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He felt that rush of adrenaline and wallowed in the overwhelming sensation coming over him. Coming down meant that they were sticking together, holding each other’s gaze until the moment passed.
He caressed her to release all the stress from her body until she fell asleep on his shoulder. He was happy, the pain from his past dulling. But deep down he also knew it could end the very next second, once she discovered who actually he was. She had come all the way to Australia just to see him. Mickey had wanted to keep this casual, but it was now evident to Stephan that Mickey was in love with him as well. And as she was falling for Stephan, he decided to tell her the truth no matter what happens…
What if she leaves? No… no… I have already lost everyone I had loved. Not Mickey now, I will not tell her truth. I want to be selfish…
Stephan felt helpless at the moment. He wished that Mickey was a dragon too. It would have been easier for him. As his train of thought went on and on, he didn’t even realize when he fell asleep.
When he woke up the next morning, his heart raced to see Mickey in his arms. He slowly got up and prepared coffee for both of them. As he returned to the bedroom, Mickey was already awake, checking her phone.
“Hey, I got us coffee.”
Mickey smiled and said, “I missed having coffee with you. I wish I could have it with you every day.”
Stephan smiled and kept the coffee tray on her right and leaned into kiss her lips. “So what would you like to do today? How about having a nice lunch?”
“Yes, sure.” Mickey smiled.
“Wow, you have a Lamborghini? I always wanted to drive a Lamborghini.” Mickey’s eyes widened when she saw it parked outside his big house.
“Here it is.” Stephan said, handing her the key.
“Are you sure, Stephan?” Mickey’s eyes twinkled and Stephan laughed at her excitement.
She couldn’t believe the way the engine came to life when she put the key in the ignition. Giving her the freedom to jump into the driver seat while he was in the passenger side was giving her license for that need for speed. The windows were down on the canary yellow Lamborghini.
“I would like to get there in one piece instead of becoming a hood ornament. You are full of surprises. I guess I should be careful about giving you free rein. I know what it feels like to be in that kind of control. It can be addictive,” he informed with his hand on her bare knee, squeezing and rubbing at the same time to get her undivided attention.
She looked over, her eyes lit up like the Fourth of July. “I didn’t know it could be like this. I don’t know what has come over me. I have to call Sarai and tell her about this. I’m betting this thing has Bluetooth capability.” It wasn’t long before she found what she was looking for with the screen lighting up in this blue incandescent color. “Sarai, you will never guess where I’m calling you from. I’m driving a Lamborghini down dangerous roads. I feel alive and I wonder if this is what it is like in some small part for dragons. This freedom is hard to describe. I’m reluctant to let go of the wheel.” Her slip of the tongue was a mistake, but she didn’t even know what she had done until Stephan decided to say something.
“You must be crazy. This is no time to talk to me. Just come back in one piece. Please focus on driving.” Sarai laughed and she just disconnected the call.
“Did I hear you mention something about dragons?”
“I… I… I was talking about this gym her husband owns in Colorado,” she stammered with her eyes on the road to prevent him from seeing the bald-faced lie in her eyes. As Mickey stammered, he could tell that she was hiding something, but he wasn’t sure if she had said something about dragons. “We are coming to our final destination indicated by the GPS.” He said as Mickey nodded and she stopped with pinpoint accuracy in front of the resort.
“I’m going to make sure our table is ready.” He lifted the door and stepped out on shaky legs. “I’ll be right back, okay?”
“Okay, Stephan. I’ll be waiting here.” She looked around; it was such a beautiful resort.
Stephan came back and asked her to come in with him. He held her hand led her towards the restaurant. They ordered for couple of drinks and danced intimately.
Later when they were eating Mickey’s phone began ringing from inside her purse next to her. It wasn’t a phone call but a text message from Sarai. As she read the message, the happy glow vanished from her face.
“Everything all right?” Stephan asked as he placed his hand on hers. “You suddenly look sad.”
“I need to go back home as there is some last-minute important meeting. My trip is going to be cut short. I will need to take the next flight available,” Mickey said, and she was about to cry. She had just gotten there, and now she had to go back.
“No, you can’t go like this Mickey.” Stephan was understandably upset but he tried to calm himself down.
“You know how it is, I will have to leave as early as possible.” He understood this was about business.
Mickey quickly booked her flight for the next day. They had very little time to be together.
Both were sad, neither wanted to leave the other. There was such a huge distance between them, and it was not at all easy for either of them to move here and there.
They headed back from the resort; Stephan played nice music as they both sang together. When they reached his home, Stephan took her in his arms and lead her inside the bedroom. “I just want to have a nice night sleeping in your arms, Mickey.”
