Paula
"I managed to come on my own," I said as I finished the kiss and touched his chest.
"I didn't want you to know until you got here," he said, running his thumb over my lips.
I was allowing myself to follow my feelings and let go.
We didn't waste time and started kissing. We had lived our love in secret, sneaking away for dinners and a few walks during this time, and I had been very happy. But I still hadn't allowed my daughter and others to know, and I had enjoyed it more than they could ever imagine. I was sure she wouldn't understand at first; it seemed like there was no turning back between Patrick and me.
"You are stunning," he said, looking into my eyes, and I felt a tingle in my chest. I had forgotten what it felt like to be made to feel beautiful.
I smiled, and he kissed
