Sitting on the counter was Alison, she sat on the kitchen's counter her legs dangling above the ground. In front of her was Leonardo, he stirred the items heating in the pan on the stove.The heat from the stove affected the humidity of the kitchen, it was very warm in there with different spices adding to the air, just above the stove was a cloud formed from the heat of the cooking pan. It looked similar to a hazy smoke, it hovered around them carrying the strong scents of the spices and cooked herbs.What stood out was the salivating smell of the grilled meat sizzling on the grill. She paid more attention to that, he showed her how the heat should be set, how hot it should be but she was barely listening to him. either she was trapped under the trance of the sizzling beauty of the glistening seasoned meat or was fawning over the delicate precision of his cooking, she was mesmerized by the way his body followed his every command as he worked in the kitchen.Her mouth went dry as his

Alison walked outside the reception floor with Paige, which housed a lounge and a minibar. She and Paige waited for a woman and her child to use the entrance revolving door, moving to the side for them to pass, the woman looked at her gratefully appreciating her kindness, she only smiled at her and waved at the little boy who smiled back at her. Her heart tore into shreds, she missed Samantha so much, calling her and checking up on both her grandmother and Lily every day could not suffice the emotional hole digging in her heart.She missed Samantha's naughtiness, her mischievous smile and her endearing laughter. She wished she was the woman who just passed with her son, holding Samantha in her hands, with Samantha beside her she would have seen each nook and cranny of the hotel. Sam was adventurous unlike her, who stays locked up in her suite only working, eating, sleeping and working again.Calling Samantha every day, and checking up on Grand Karen at equal intervals, she was happy L

Alison had half of her face smeared on the glass window of Leonardo's car.Her mind recalled the last time she was in here with him, he almost had an accident but that accident that seemed so terrifying at that time looks less distraught and terrifying now.What terrified her was her growing proximity with him?The only thing that kept replaying in her thoughts was his smooth lips smashed on hers last night.Her resolution seems to be at its weakest point now and there is nothing she can do.Her eye skimmed over to Leonardo's side, taking him in for a moment. He wore a grey shirt that matches his dark trousers, a golden wristwatch decorated his wrist, she has never seen him wearing accessories before.It was then he noticed how tight his hold was on the steering wheel he gripped it so tight his knuckle were almost snow-white, the pressure he exerted on his arms caused wry veins to rope around his thick arms.She slightly drooled at such sight of masculinity, he seemed to notice her ga

Back in their suite, Alison quickly had a bath. She stayed under the shower allowing the water to wash hairSo much happened, today but it felt like a whole week. In just three days, her relationship with Leonardo changed.He changed it and now he is starting to change her mentality too.She poured her favourite peachy shampoo, the last time she used it she loved it and it was the closest thing to the one at home.Gently she massaged her scalp, running her fingers through her hair.Leonardo loves her, that sounds so weird in her mind, it feels weirds.And as much she wants it to be untrue, a part of her knows Leonardo truly loves her.She could feel his love in his touch, his smiles, his playfulness with her.And his kiss? That was simply breathtaking. Her inhibitions to love are simply from her past. She can't simply let her heart love again, she fears love now.Richard scarred her, and she wonders if she would ever heal, each time she felt like opening up she closes back even harder

Today was hot and humid, that was the main reason Paige and Alison thought a day at the pool would do good. It was Saturday, so they don't have to go to work, Alison parked the sun lotion and some towels and placed them in a little beach bag, she noticed Paige walking into her room and halted on her steps, leaning close to the door. She wore a grey single strapped top and denim shorts, her cheeks extra flushed today due to the heat. Her brown eyes lingered on Alison for a while watching her pack some of the items into the little brown bag. Unlike Alison, Paige was a bit taller and more on the slim side, her body well proportioned. She had light brown eyes and a straight feminine nose. Her lips were full and sensual with an angular face framed with her shoulder-length brown hair. Alison was neither a contrast of her nor similar to her in any way. Finally, she finished gathering the items and gently zipped the bag. "Are you done?" Paige asked standing upright. Alison nodded, "L