From This Moment - By Alison Chaffin Higson Page 0,4
I sit back down the hard-on from hell doesn’t return with a vengeance.
As I approach my seat, Rona is looking in my direction; I can’t stop looking at her and nearly fall over a small child who’s stood in the aisle. I start getting embarrassed; I quickly apologize, and then head for my seat. Finally, arriving back, Rona is still looking at me with eyes full of laughter. With a really big grin, “I think you need to sit down now.” She starts to laugh.
Her laugh is infectious and I try to scowl at her, but I don’t quite pull it off.
“I’m sorry, but the look on your face when you realized your path wasn’t clear was funny.”
She’s looking at me with a sad smile now, “I need to sleep for a while. I’ve been awake for a long time and with the time difference. I’m so tired. Would you mind passing me a pillow?”
I look at her for a short time then stand up again to retrieve a pillow from the overhead compartment. She then settles down to sleep.
During the flight she ends up sleeping on Jake’s shoulder. Jake being Jake put his arm around her and got comfortable. I spent the flight reading. If anyone asked what I was reading, I seriously don’t think I’d be able to answer.
It’s hell being so attracted to the same woman as your son. I know that nothing can actually happen between us; she’s younger than Anna and Jake, my twenty-five year old twins. Knowing that certainly isn’t helping and I really need to stop feeling jealous of my son.
~~ Rona ~~
Waking up on the descent into Jackson Hole, I find myself looking straight into Jake’s eyes which are mere inches away from mine. I must have somehow cuddled up to him during the flight. I’m practically lying in his lap.
“Gosh, I’m sorry. I hadn’t realized I was sleeping on you.” I scramble to get back into my seat all embarrassed, especially with Cade looking on.
“Don’t worry, I enjoyed it.” Jake replies with a small laugh, “You know, I’ve been thinking about your accommodation problem and I’ve come up with another option.”
“I’m open to options. What are you thinking?”
“There’s plenty of room at our place and you won’t be alone with the both of us, at least for the next two weeks. My sister Beth and her husband Mack along with their kids are staying with us while they have work done on their house.” Jake looks at his dad for confirmation.
“I can’t do that. We don’t even know each other.” Half hoping Cade will come up with an excuse why I can’t stay with them. But I know I’ll be upset if he does.
“You’d be more than welcome to stay with us. As Jake says there’s plenty of room and my daughter is there. I’m sure she would love having another female around for company.” He says this looking at me and I can’t think of anywhere else that I want to be right now.
“Thank you I would love to stay with you and your family.” My heart beats wildly. I’m wondering what I’m doing.
Once we disembark, Cade and Jake lead the way to collect our luggage. Thankfully, it’s arrived with us.
As we start towards the exit, Jake shoots off saying he’s going to go retrieve the car from the parking lot and will be back shortly.
Cade suggests that we wait for Jake outside to get some fresh air after being inside all day. Walking outside it’s rather windy. Cade directs me towards the end of the car pickup area to take shelter in an alcove, facing away from the road and the wind.
I feel really odd being alone with Cade, because of how attractive he is. He really is yummy and I can’t get over the fact that he’s twenty-one years older than me. He seems to be attracted to me, but knowing his age, well, I guess he would be more interested in someone more his own age. Then he turns to look at me and I find myself transfixed by his blazing green eyes.
“Is it far to your place?” I try to fill in some of the silence.
He doesn’t answer, but is still looking at me. Taking a step closer, he puts his hand to the side of my face.
“Your skin feels like silk.” He caresses my cheek. “I’ve been wondering how you would feel against my hand since the moment I laid eyes on you.”