to be special, too. But at that moment, our trip seemed like an eternity away.
Eleven
Grand Slam
A lovely limo picked us up at the airport. It was my first time riding in one and I could feel the excitement rising in my chest. The driver took our bags then opened the back door for us. Aaron slid in then helped me in after him.
It was just like I had seen in the movies.
Aaron took my hand in his and gave me a grin. “I know you don’t usually drink but the limo is stocked with a pretty good bar. And we’ve got Champagne.”
“Well, I’ve never ridden in a limo before and I’ve never had Champagne,” I admitted.
Aaron got a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. “They’ll be a lot of firsts for you on this trip,” he promised.
I couldn’t help my smile at the thought of us finally having sex.
“You must be hungry. Please tell me you like fish.”
I shrugged. “My parents weren’t big fish eaters, so I never had much of it. Really just some school lunch fish sticks.”
Aaron shook his head. “You have no idea what you’re missing. I have reservations at this hole-in-the wall place. Don’t be shocked when we pull up. It doesn’t look like much on the outside but the food is amazing.”
“Okay, I’m game.”
Aaron was right. The seafood place, Cliff’s Fish Shack, was little more than a shack. I was almost afraid to go in for fear the roof might fall in on us.
“You can’t always judge a book by its cover,” Aaron reminded me and I hoped it was true in this case. “Still game?”
I nodded.
“Okay, then, let’s go.”
I let Aaron do the ordering. He selected snapper, which he insisted was the best fish to eat in Florida.
It was still pretty early and the place had only a few other patrons scattered amongst the large dining area.
Aaron assured me in another hour or so, the place would be bursting at the seams with clientele.
“How did you know about this place?”
“My uncle, the one who owns the condo where we’re staying loves to come here. It’s one of his favorite places in St. Pete.”
We were seated right next to an open window with a lovely view of Tampa Bay. A slight breeze blew in and I got a faint whiff of the sea air.
“I’m looking forward to taking you for a walk on the beach.”
I smiled. “Are you sure you’re not just looking forward to seeing me in my swimsuit,” I joked.
“That, too,” he admitted.
I was a little nervous about the food. I always hated passing cheap seafood places that seemed to smell like rotting fish.
When the food came, I let out a sigh of relief that everything looked and smelled divine.
Aaron insisted on feeding me my first bite of snapper. He scooped a small piece on his fork and put it in my open mouth.
It was delicious. And I had to admit that being fed was quite erotic.
Aaron raised an eyebrow. “Well?”
“It’s wonderful.”
He let out a small breathe. “I’m glad you like it. Now dig in.”
***
The ride to the condo was quiet. It was probably because of all the food we devoured. I hadn’t even realized I was so hungry. I snuggled up close to Aaron and placed my head on his shoulder. He kissed my forehead and I closed my eyes intending just to rest them for a minute. I didn’t realize I had fallen asleep until I heard Aaron’s voice say, “Wake up, Sunshine. We’re here.”
***
Aaron neglected to mention that the condo was a penthouse with a panoramic view of the city and the bay. It was breathtaking. Candles were already lit all over the apartment when we got there. Aaron must have noticed me staring at the candles because he said, “The condo manager came up and got the place ready.”
I also noticed that several vases of sunflowers had been strategically placed around the living area as well.
“The flowers are lovely. And all the candles.”
Aaron took both of my hands in his. “I told you I wanted this night to be perfect.”
I swallowed. This was really it. The night I would give myself completely to a man for the first time.
Aaron looked at me with concern in his eyes. “You still want to do this, don’t you? You’ll tell me if you don’t. I can wait. It’s not a big deal. Just let me know.”
I leaned up to kiss Aaron. I wanted him to know I was ready, willing and wanting.
He didn’t