I’m with you, I think of nothing but you. But when I’m with him, it’s the same. You both are so amazing and have so many wonderful qualities. You both make me feel like the only girl alive and you both bring out such feelings in me. I feel like I’m going crazy.”
“Don’t rush things. Take your time. While I would love it if he bowed out and left you for me, I know he won’t. You’re too special and we both know it. Like I said, I am not going anywhere and I will fight for you, Aly. I am honestly amazed you’re even here, that you’re talking to me, after what I did. I promise you, I do not take that for granted. I will do what it takes to win your heart.”
“Thank you,” I whispered. I wasn’t being completely honest with him, I realized. I was thinking about Ethan too, and that made me feel guilty. I knew there was no reason to feel that way, but I did.
He tipped my chin up and gazed into my eyes. “Always,” he said as he bent down and kissed the tip of my nose.
He suddenly stood up and grabbed my hand. “Okay, enough of the seriousness. Let me finish showing you the rest of my house.”
I smiled as I took his hand and stood. He led me to the stairs. You could choose to go either up, or down. We went down.
“There are three bedrooms down here, a workout room, and a large family room. I know it is a lot for just me, but with hosting events for Pierce Homes and having my own personal get-togethers, I wanted to have more than enough room.”
He led me to the right and into the large family area. Another big screen TV was on the wall and there were three sofas that made a U situated around the room. A fireplace like the one upstairs was on the side wall. I could feel the coziness of the room and couldn’t help but feel hope that maybe I’d be around more to enjoy it.
He then took me to the bedrooms. They were all filled with king size beds and luxurious bathrooms. I felt like I was in an exclusive resort with all the amenities he provided.
“This door here, is actually an elevator,” he told me as we stopped in the hall. He opened it and sure enough, there was an elevator car. I laughed as he pulled me in and pushed the button for the third level.
“What’s so funny?” he asked with a grin.
“You actually put an elevator in your house?” I asked, still laughing.
He raised a brow. “Yes, why is that so funny? You realize I have elderly grandparents who can’t get up and down stairs very well and some guests who come can’t either, right?”
That sobered me. “I hadn’t thought of that,” I whispered.
He chuckled and pulled me to him. “It’s okay baby, I’m just letting you know why. I know the whole house seems extravagant, but it’s exactly what I wanted. I’ve been blessed to be able to afford it and believe me, I don’t forget it.”
I admired Paul in many ways. He never was cocky or self-righteous, but hearing that just made it even better. I wondered if I’d ever truly get over him.
We walked off the elevator when it reached the third floor. I saw a sitting room with a computer and some bookshelves. To the left were stairs that I assumed went to the master bedroom. He took my hand and led me up them.
I gasped when I walked in. A huge king size bed was against the far wall and to the left were two oversized chairs in front of a TV and another fireplace behind them. When I turned to the right, I saw a room off of the bedroom that appeared to be Paul’s office, overlooking his huge driveway and beyond that, all of the city below.
Paul smiled at my reaction. “Come see the master bath.”
He pulled me behind him to an entryway to the most gorgeous bathroom I’d ever seen. A steam shower straight ahead, and a bathtub made out of stone. There were two sinks and huge mirrors on the side and a separate room with the toilet. I was drawn to the tub and for some reason, turned on the water. I yelped in surprise when instead of coming out of a faucet, the water came down the wall, like