Shannon walked down the streets in this unfamiliar town. Sheâd been here for a week now, but her time had been spent unpacking the boxes that had been shipped here from Ireland and getting settled in her new house and at her new job. It was an exciting time for her. Sheâd long thought about making the move to America, but never done it. Then when she married John it had seemed that sheâd stay in Ireland forever. But life was unpredictable and when sheâd found John in bed with her best friend Tara a year ago sheâd decided to finally do what sheâd always wanted. Thankfully there were no children to take into account in her marriage, so the minute her divorce came through she set sail for America. Her parents hadnât been pleased about her decision, but theyâd understood her need for a change.
The reason sheâd come to this town was not just that sheâd been offered a job with a company whose headquarters were here. Sheâd been offered several jobs. But this was the one that was closest to Todd. Shannon had met Todd in an Internet chat room when sheâd first discovered Johnâs affair. Theyâd become good friends and enjoyed talking with each other. Then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, theyâd discovered a sexual attraction that had stunned them both. Shannon was twenty-five and had sworn herself off men and Todd was twice her age, married with children. Theyâd tried to stay away from each other, but somehow theyâd been drawn to each other. Theyâd spent countless late nights in chat rooms and on the phone, giving pleasure to each other, using each otherâs hands as tools for their passion.
She hadnât told him that she was coming. All he knew was that she was moving to a new job and would be out of touch for a couple of weeks. Now, as she was walking on his home turf she could feel the familiar tingle between her thighs. It was much stronger now. It was as though her sex could feel the magnetism of Todd. She knew that he lived only fifteen miles from here. She knew that heâd walked on these very same streets countless times. If only she could work up the courage to call him now so that she could finally feel his arms around her.
Todd was in a bad mood. His wife had dropped him in it yet again. It was Louisaâs last softball game of the season and until his wife called him at work an hour earlier heâd thought it was tomorrow. He was sure it wasnât a mistake. This was Rhodaâs way of getting back at him. Theyâd fought a lot lately. Their marriage had been stuck in a rot for a long time, but it hadnât bothered him much until heâd met Shannon. Sweet, lovely Shannon had reminded him what a relationship between a man and a woman was supposed to be like. There was supposed to be passion. There were supposed to be hours of intimacy. There were supposed to be countless attempts to farm out the kids to grandparents or friends so that you could once again have wild sex in front of a roaring fire. Rhoda lay like a cold fish in bed these days. It was hard to believe that she was the same passionate woman heâd met when he was thirty. Was she really the woman whoâd call in sick from work just because she hadnât had enough orgasms in one morning?
Now how did he get to the softball game? He used to work in this town when the kids were younger, but now he couldnât seem to find his way around it. He was driving down Main Street. He knew that this was wrong, but he felt himself drawn down this way. He had to ask someone for directions or heâd miss the game. He felt a stirring in his pants as he pulled up next to a woman with a lovely rounded ass and jet black hair. He pulled his window down.
âExcuse me,â he called out to the woman and she turned around. For a moment he was stunned. If he didnât know better he could have sworn this was Shannon. Those clear green eyes, the lovely big firm breasts, the thin waist and the legs that seemed to go on forever. He shook his head. It must be because he hadnât spoken to Shannon for more than a week. He was getting obsessed with her. Shannon was at home in Ireland, settling in her new house.
âYes,â Shannon said and turned to the man in the car. She nearly fainted when she saw him. It had to be Todd.
âI was wondering if you could help me,â he started as he took in the pale beauty of this womanâs face. She must surely be Shannonâs long lost twin or something. âMy daughter is playing a softball game her this afternoon, but I canât seem to find my way there.â
Shannonâs heart skipped a beat. This was without a doubt Todd. He was not from this part of the country and this man spoke with Toddâs accent. She looked at his face. He had a deep tan that was handsomely offset by his blonde hair and beard. So much for preparing herself for their first meeting. Fate had brought it upon her sooner than sheâd expected. Looking at Toddâs face she thanked fate. How could she ever have been nervous of meeting the man with those wonderful blue eyes? She realised that he was expecting her to speak, but sheâd forgotten the question. She smiled at him.
âShannon?â Todd asked incredulously as her smile exposed impeccable white teeth.
She nodded and smiled more.
âBut what are you doing here? Why arenât you in Ireland?â
âI live here now Todd,â she answered, with a tear of joy finding its way down her cheek.
âYou live here? But how?â
âI didnât move anywhere in Ireland. I was offered a job here and I had to take it. I had to be closer to you.â
âBut why didnât you tell me?â
âBecause I didnât want to risk you trying to talk me out of it. I didnât want you to tell me that I couldnât come. Even if we canât be together, I still want to be somewhere I can feel close to you.â
Todd opened the door on the passenger side and motioned for Shannon to jump in. Sitting so close to each other they both felt self-conscious. Todd wanted to take her in his arms and kiss her, but first he had to sort some things out. Shannon directed him to her house and he dropped her off, promising to be back shortly. He then found his way to the softball game that was due to start. He parked his car, used the last of his will power to get his erection to go down, and ran up to Louisa.