Chapter Two
Has there ever been that one person who the instant you meet them you know you want them to be yours forever, that you are committed to finding a way to be in their presence no matter the cost?
Have you ever had an experience of love at first sight, or love at first touch, where your senses are overloaded, and its like your body shuts down at the thought of this person walking away from you?
That is where I found myself with this woman, she was a picture of beauty, and the karma that brought us together couldn't have expected things to go so well, but I wanted to find ways for the night to continue forever if possible.
So instead of just putting her in a cab, and sending her back to her hotel, I suggested we take a slow stroll back down the moon lit street toward her hotel, it was only about a mile and a half, and considering the jazz festival was one that didn't really quit, I felt safe that walking would have us surrounded by others taking strolls of the same kind, or party goers who didn't want to quit.
So as we left the main strip of the music festival, and began to head toward the hotels, we held hands, and that is when I wanted to know more about her:
"So my lady, now that we have a little bit less of a crowd, can you share your name with me?"
With my shyness peaking through, she giggled just a bit, and she gripped my hand to reassure me that it's all ok.
"My name is Katherine Lilly spirit."
"My friends call me Lilly though, because I love flowers." She continued, "And what about you handsome, what's your name."
"Oh, me."
"My name is Royce Richardson."
With the name stuff out of the way, we continued to walk slowly down the street, just enjoying each others company, and finding out what we could about each other, with passion boiling under the surface.
Before we knew it, we arrived at her hotel, one of the many hotel chains servicing the jazz festival.
"So Katherine, I appreciate the opportunity to walk you to your hotel, and I have enjoyed the chat, will I have a chance to see you again?"
"First of all, please call me Lilly, and why don't we just see where the rest of the week goes."
With this statement, my heart sank, because I couldn't be sure that we would see each other again, and all I could do was look her in the eyes and try to remember how beautiful she looked in that moment.
"Well my hotel is right down the road, and if you need anything, please don't hesitate to call me."
As I slid my hotel number and room number into her hand, I could feel a shiver in her fingers, and her eyes went from brown to a green sparkle, and this change in her was captivating to me.
I took the opportunity to slide my hand behind her neck, and kiss her softly, and as our lips met, I could feel her lips part, and I could feel her body softening to my embrace.
I held her there for what felt like an eternity, but couldn't have been more than a few seconds, and I am sure she felt the hardness grow in between my legs, and I quickly released her, and softly asked in her ear, in the deepest voice I could muster:
"A penny for your thoughts?"
"Um..."
"Um..."
"Do you need to sit down?" I asked her.
"Yes, that would be good." Was her weak reply.
We walked over to one of the benches, and just sat in piece and quiet.
Just rubbing her forearm and her finger tips, trying to calm her, I held her hands in mine.
"Are you ok?" I ask again.
"I think so, just surprised by the passion behind that kiss."
"It wasn't like that earlier." Was her simple response.
With this I feel like I should leave her to her own thoughts, and attempt to get up to leave, but she held my hand tightly, and pulled me back to the bench.
"Please don't go just yet."
It was a simple statement, but with the southern accent, and the sexy look in her eyes, I swear, I was a puddle in her hands after that.
By this point we had both started to become more comfortable with each other, and we talked about home life, and work, growing up in school, and how we wanted our lives to go.
I took the liberty to continue to touch her whenever I could, and she didn't stop me, and instead of pushing her to the brink right there outside, I decided to go for broke:
"Lilly, I know this may sound crazy, but would you like to spend the rest of what we have of this night with me?"
I truly couldn't let her go, and wanted to explore her body, and see how she felt about so many different things, but none of that would happen if she would have gone.
"Royce, we just met a few hours ago, and as nice as this is, to spend the night together, you are so right, that is crazy."
"I understand that you are tall and handsome, just the kind of guy that I would go for, with the dark chocolate skin, and the chest hair, and the muscles that just won't quit, but I can't do it not on the first night." Was her long winded response.
I wanted to keep pushing her, but knowing that I could lose her, I decided to be a gentleman, and to let her go.
We walked hand in hand into the hotel, and up to her room, and as we reached the door of her room, I backed away slowly, knowing that if I got close to her I would have a problem.
"Well goodnight Lilly and I hope you sleep tight." Was my response back to her.