Total pages in book: 35
Estimated words: 31355 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 157(@200wpm)___ 125(@250wpm)___ 105(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 31355 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 157(@200wpm)___ 125(@250wpm)___ 105(@300wpm)
As I finished writing, I closed the journal and looked out at the city lights once more. The past would always be a part of me, a chapter in my story that had shaped who I was. But I felt a renewed sense of strength and determination. The future awaited, filled with new stories, new challenges, and the possibility of new love.
I stood up, feeling lighter, ready to embrace whatever came next. The journey had been difficult, but it had also been beautiful in its own way. I knew now that I could carry the past with me while still moving forward, finding new paths and new beginnings. The city lights shimmered, a promise of the endless possibilities that lay ahead.
Chapter Thirteen
Dante
I stood outside Ava’s apartment building, the city quiet and still around me. My heart pounded in my chest, a mix of anticipation and nerves tightening my grip on the bouquet of flowers in my hand. It had been three long months since I last saw her, and every moment apart had only solidified my resolve. I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts before ringing her doorbell.
The seconds stretched into eternity as I waited. Finally, the door creaked open, and there she was, standing before me. Ava’s eyes widened with surprise, her breath catching as our gazes locked. The months apart melted away in that silent moment of recognition.
“Dante,” she whispered, her voice a mixture of shock and emotion.
“Hi, Ava,” I replied, my voice thick with the weight of everything I needed to say.
She stepped aside, allowing me to enter. I followed her into the living room, my presence filling the space. The air was charged with tension and longing, memories of our time together hanging between us like a high wire. We sat on the couch, the silence heavy with unspoken words. I could see the questions in her eyes, the need for answers. I took a deep breath, steadying myself.
“Ava, I know you must be wondering where I’ve been and why I disappeared,” I began, my voice filled with sincerity. “I’ve been working on something important. Something that I believe will change everything.”
She listened intently, her eyes never leaving mine. I continued, my passion for the project evident in my tone. “I’ve created a new circus show. One that doesn’t travel. It’s a permanent home for the performers, a place where we can build a stable, lasting community. A place where I can finally settle down.”
Her eyes widened with surprise and hope, her lips parting slightly. The intensity of the moment drew us closer, our hands finding each other, fingers intertwining.
“You changed my life, Ava,” I said, my voice dropping to a husky whisper. “You made me a better man, and I can’t imagine my life without you. I vow never to leave your side again.”
The sexual tension between us crackled, the air thick with anticipation. The months apart had only intensified our desire for each other, and the chemistry between us was undeniable.
“I’ve missed you so much, Dante,” Ava murmured, her voice trembling with emotion.
“I’ve missed you too, more than words can say,” I replied, leaning in closer.
Our words became whispers, our breaths mingling as the distance between us disappeared. Unable to resist any longer, I pulled her into my arms, our lips meeting in a fervent, passionate kiss. The world outside ceased to exist as our bodies pressed together, the heat of our longing igniting into a blazing inferno.
We stumbled to the bedroom, our clothes discarded in a trail behind us. Our hands roamed each other’s bodies, every touch electric, every kiss a promise of the love we shared. The passion that had simmered beneath the surface erupted, consuming us both.
My body trembled against hers, my heart beating a rapid and frantic rhythm as I tasted the sweet wine on her lips. The cool air brushed against her skin, causing goosebumps to rise along her arms. I trailed my hand across her sleek shoulders, feeling the softness of her hair beneath my fingers as I pulled it to one side. She looked up at me with glistening eyes, a smile playing on her lips like an angelic gift. It was moments like this that made my heart flutter and sprout wings.
"You give me everything just by being here," I whispered before claiming her lips once more. The night was filled with romance and passion, our hands and lips devouring each other hungrily. The aroma of her perfume mixed with the sweetness of our desire. I slid my hands up her simple yet feminine dress, reveling in the delicate fabric and the curve of her body. My hands eagerly pulled down the white cotton of her panties, revealing more of her enticing skin.
Her hands roamed my back, igniting every nerve ending they touched. Her lips moved feverishly across mine, leaving a trail of fire in their wake.