During a recent holiday I found myself in desperate need of a coffee to awaken my still slightly jet lagged brain. Finding a small café I made my way into the busy enclosure.
In the crowded room, the noise echoing of the walls, my eyes moved directly to the ruggedly handsome man that stood across from me, I was mesmerised. Inhaling deeply as his eyes met mine, a magnetic force, the power of which I had never felt before, pulled me to him.
Not seeing or sensing anyone in the room but this powerful man with dark hair, masculine body and broad shoulders, and how in a fluid movement he had slowly moved towards me. His eyes were locked on mine.
I could feel my heart skip a beat, before it began to flutter wildly. I had to force air into my lungs, it was as if I had forgotten how to breathe.
I think my mouth was slightly ajar as he started walking towards me and then he stopped directly in front of me. "Can I buy you a coffee?" He asked. His accent and the tone of his voice sent ripples through my entire body.
Not thinking I would be able to answer, it seemed like an eternity before I replied in a soft, low voice "That would be lovely".
As the coffee was made we continued to gaze anxiously at each other. My mind was racing as our coffee was served and we made our way to a small table.
In such a crowded environment I felt like we were cocooned in our own private world, unaware of anyone or anything around us, except each other. We talked for a while, shared some laughs. I could not help but notice how he had a lovely smile and an intoxicating laugh. There was no awkward silence. The conversation flowed constantly, as if we had known each other awhile.
As we were both finishing our coffees, the conversation focused on his car. "Would you like to see it?" He asked with a smile on his face and warmth in his eyes.
"Sure" it was the only word that I could manage to say, as the thoughts of where this may lead was playing in my mind. Walking beside him he directed me to where his car, a sports car, was parked in a fairly vacant parking area.
"I'm nervous" I said. I could hear the hint of nervousness in my own voice and feel butterflies in the pit of my stomach.
"So am I" he replied with a gentle smile that lit up his entire face. This took me by surprise as he did not seem in the least bit nervous.
Moving to the passenger side I slowly slide my body into the car. I turned my head as he sat in the driver's side of the car and caught his handsome face, watching me with intensity. The look etched on his face was raw and sensual.
"How fast does your car go?" I asked in a quiet voice as my mouth curved into a seductive smile. I have to admit that deep down I have always had a thing for fast cars.
"How fast does it go!" he repeated and another smile crept onto his face.
He moved slowly closer. I could feel his lips so close to mine, as chills ran down my spine. At that moment I wanted nothing more than to feel his touch, to have him consume me.
As his strong hand swept my long dark hair over my shoulder I tilted my head slightly to the side, exposing my neck. I could feel his warm, tantalising breathe as he moved his lips against my ear, sending a wave of heat shooting through my body as he whispered "your hair is so soft".