Honor Student - By Teresa Mummert Page 0,52

my hand over the post.

“So beautiful” I said as William wrapped his arms around my waist from behind.

“You are the most beautiful thing in this house.” He kissed my cheek and I couldn’t help but blush. He was being so different. I could only assume that a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders after the arrest of Angela’s husband. He playfully pushed me back on the fluffy blankets that swallowed me whole. I laughed as he fell on top of me, his fingers tracing my jaw. His expression turned serious for a moment and I let out a nervous laugh. He glanced at the wall behind me.

“What?” I asked, trying to look above my head. He smiled and kissed me quickly.

“I was just trying to figure out how to tie you to the posts. I laughed as someone cleared their throat behind us. William and I both looked to the doorway.

“Your belongings, Sir.” William nodded at the man. “Are you wanting something for lunch?” He asked. William glanced down at me and back to the doorway.

“No, thank you. We will be going out for lunch. Dinner still at eight?” The man nodded and exited the room. I cocked my head to the side but he just smiled. He slid off of me and held his hand out for mine. I slid my fingers in his and he pulled me effortlessly from the bed. “Hungry?” He asked, wrapping his arms around my back. I realized my stomachh was completely empty.

“Very” I said, placing my hand on my stomach.

We changed quickly and made our way to the garage. A small black convertible sat by the entrance.

“You like?” William asked as he hit a button on his keys. The headlights blinked and the car beeped in response. I smiled and nodded as I slid down into the seat. We made our way across town to a small secluded restauraunt. We sat in the front window, watching the passerbys as they didn’t give us a second glance.

“I could get used to this.” I smiled. William’s brow furrowed. “I meant being able to be out in public with you. It’s nice.” I smiled, putting my hand in his. His face relaxed, but I could tell something was on his mind.

“What is it?” I asked, swirling my spoon in my soup. He shook his head as he pushed the food around on his plate around.

“I know all of this is…fun, but it can really destroy someone’s life if you let it.” I knew he was reffering to Abby and my stomachtwisted in knots.

“William, look at me. I didn’t even know this part of your life exsisted. I don’t care about any of this. I love you.” I looked him in the eye as I told him exactly how I felt. He swallowed hard and looked back at his food. I knew he thought he had something special with Abby too, before she took the money and left him broken hearted. “Do you trust me?” I asked, smiling as I thought of the last time I had asked him that question.

“Of course I do.” He said, his expression softening. I smiled.

“I’m not her.” I whispered. He ran his hands through his messy hair.

“Let’s get out of here. I want to show you something.” I smiled and laid my napkin next to my plate.

“Where are we going?” I placed my hand in his as stood from the table.

“It’s a surprise.” He winked at me as he placed some money on the table.

Chapter Thrity-One

We drove out of the busy city onto a hilly, wooded road. The top was down and my hair swirled in my face as the radio blared.

“Almost there.” William yelled over the noise. I smiled at him, squeezing his hand. We pulled off the main road onto a dirt drive. After a few minutes of trees we came to a clearing. William put the car in park and grinned at me. “Come on” He said as he got out of the car and came to my side to open the door. He grabbed my hand and tugged me behind him. We stood on the edge of a massive hill, overlooking the city below.

“This is beautiful!” I smiled as he wrapped his arms around my waist from behind. I rubbed my hand over his. He leaned in and kissed my neck.

“This is where I go to be alone. I’ve never brought anyone here before.” His grip relaxed a little as he rested his chin on