"I want to give us a chance, Emma. Do you?" He gave me a series of soft pecks on my left cheek from behind. His kisses were laced with desire, I was never touched this way before.
I turned around to him, cupped his face in my hands, and locked my lips with his. I don't think I could hear or say anything further.
Unknowingly and unwantedly, we found our ways to each other. We randomly meet so many people, what were the odds to ever cross path with a stranger again? Yet, here I was witnessing one of the most exquisite marvels of mother nature in Jake's arms. This moment would be carved in my heart and memories forever.
"I would very much like to give us a chance Jake, I have thought about you, dreamt about you, longed to meet you more than my words could ever explain." We broke our kiss, and my uneven breath was falling on his panting lips. This cold night with the magical aurora marked the beginning of our relationship.
We kissed innumerable times while witnessing the mystical light show, our fingers tightly intertwined, as we leaned on to each other, with a promise to never let go.
Chapter 22
The morning after
Emma
Lofoten Islands
I woke up feeling the sun shining brightly through the glass windows. I fluttered my eyes open and saw a pair of adorable blue eyes looking at me.
"Good Morning, Emm." He gave me a soft smile and kissed my forehead.
"Good Morning, Jake" I replied shyly.
I realised I was sleeping in his arms on the couch in the living room. After seeing the mystical light show to the satisfaction of our hearts; we headed back in.
We both were not sleepy due to the sudden excitement caused by the magnificent view of the sky and also due to our respective confessions. Jake made us some coffee, and we started chatting. I couldn't precisely recall when and how, but I ended up snuggling in his arms and fell asleep.
"When did you wake up?"
"Been a while." He softly caressed my hair.
"Why didn't you wake me up? I am sorry to keep you stuck here." I gestured towards my arms that were tightly wrapped around him.
"I love to be stuck like this. Close to you, watching you sleep, peacefully. I would like to get used to this". With that, he stole a lingering kiss on my lips.
"If this is not bliss, then what is?" I softly whispered while cuddling in his arms and resting my face on his chest, feeling his heartbeat.
"Last night was beautiful." He gave me a loving look.
We stayed like that for what seemed forever. I did not want this moment to end. After some time, I asked him, "what time is it? The sky looks clear."
"It's almost one pm, and we will head back tonight. I texted my manager earlier to make all the arrangements. We would need to fly back to our hotel first, and from there we can take my jet to fly back home".
"Your personal jet?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes."
"Are you trying to impress me, Mr. Richmond?" I asked cheekily.
"Absolutely. Is it working Ms. Carter? A girl like you deserves nothing but the best". He pulled me closer in a tight embrace.
"Hey, can we first take a detour to my cottage, please? My luggage is there, and I really would like to take a shower and get out of these clothes. I feel like I am stinking." I sighed, making an ugly pout.
"Nope, you smell like strawberries. I love your scent. And yes, I can help you with both." He said in a playful tone while sniffing my collar bone.
"Both?"
"Yes. The luggage and the shower."
"In your dreams, Mr. Pervert. Come on now. Let's go. It looks like a long day ahead. And I absolutely hate flights."
"You won't after today," came his immediate response.
"Whatever that means." I rolled my eyes at him.
"Give me fifteen mins, and I will meet you at the front door." I moved out of his embrace before giving him a quick kiss on his cheeks and headed straight to my room.
After my morning routine and freshening up, I went outside to find Jake standing next to a luxurious silver sedan. He looked so handsome even in a basic white t-shirt and blue denim. Next to him, there was a guy in his late twenties wearing a black suit. He was well built and dressed to perfection with a pair of black sunglasses on.
Jake was looking in the opposite direction when I got out.
"Sir, shall we start now?" The unknown guy asked Jake while pointing in my direction.
Jake turned around with a bright smile and extended his hand to me. I took his hand and stood by his side.
"Thanks, Brett. Take us to Emma's cottage first, then we head to the airport".
"So, you are Brett? I wanted to thank you for saving my life. I am so grateful for all your help. I really am." I told him warmly, meaning every word I said.
"No problem at all, it's my job, Miss." His words and tone were both professional.
"Emma. You can call me, Emma." I extended my hand for a shake. Brett shook my hand while giving yet another professional nod.
"Let's keep it at Ms. Carter for you, Brett." Suddenly Jake's arms snaked around my waist and pulled me closer.
"Noted, Sir." Brett went ahead and opened the car's door, "Ms. Carter", he gestured me to sit in the car while Jake went around and entered from the other side.
As he entered and sat close to me, I gave Jake a curious look, "Ms. Carter? Really Jake?" I slowly whispered
