Gordon, carrying a large bottle of champagne, stepped inside Katia's front door and out the rain storm that raged outside. Flipping the latch into the locked position he then turned to face her and gave her a wink.
"We don't want any unwanted visitors. You know like other lovers, friends with benefits type, jealous boyfriends," he grinned.
Katia's face flushed. Even though it was a hot summer night, the temperature in the cottage just got hotter. Gordon had showered and changed into a pair of clean jeans and a white open collar shirt. He looked hot and smelled of expensive cologne while she, even though she had showered, had opted for white shorts and a pink blouse which made her feel like leftovers to his main course. However, he didn't seem to mind as he pulled her to him and kissed her firmly on her lips.
"I've missed you," he murmured.
"Gordon, it's only been three hours," she replied flatly trying not to let the warmth of his lips affect her.
"Seems like an eternity to me," he answered releasing her and making his way to the kitchen where found two flute glasses in the cupboard and poured the champagne into each. He then began to unpack the bags of sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, and egg roll placing the food on plates, gathering forks from a drawer, and setting them on the counter.
Katia watched somewhat in amazement. She wasn't sure about Gordon. He was like a thief in the night. He was there then he wasn't and in the process he was stealing her sanity and desperately hoped that was all he was taking from her.
"I'm starving," Gordon said diving into the food while Katia sipped her champagne eying him carefully.
"I wasn't sure you were coming back," she said coolly watching for his reaction.
Gordon didn't look up, but stuck his fork into the fried rice, "To be honest, I wasn't sure I was coming back."
Katia stopped short and pushed her auburn hair away from her eye with her hand. It wasn't a ploy, but out of habit when she was caught off guard. Feeling testy, she pushed him further.
"You could have called," she continued her coolness now turning to ice.
"I didn't want to spoil the surprise," Gordon said looking up between mouthfuls of egg roll and smiling. "This is delicious. You really should eat something. Champagne on an empty stomach isn't good for you so eat. Doctor's orders." He reached into his pocket and pulled out his cellphone. "I found it on the coffee table in my apartment when I got back. I'm on call at the hospital tonight so it's a necessity."
Katia pursed her lips and put the champagne glass down on the counter. The food did smell good and even though she didn't know if he was telling her the truth about the cellphone or not, she was willing to let it ride until after they ate.
"So how did you get back here?" she asked biting into an egg roll.
Gordon wiped his face with a paper napkin, "The guy who towed my bike dropped me off at my place. I drove the Mercedes here."
Katia almost choked on her food, "Mercedes?"
"Yup," Gordon answered then leaned forward to within inches of her face. "And it's paid for."
Katia gulped. She had a Toyota Corolla with two more years' worth of payments before it was hers and it was a struggle.
"I guess being a doctor pays well," she muttered.
"Very well," he replied.
Katia caught herself. "I didn't mean......"her voice trailed.
Gordon dismissed her. "It's a fact. I have my own practice and it pays well. Just like you have a hot body and you use it well. It's all semantics my dear."
Katia could have slapped him for the remark, but the way he looked at her with those dark eyes stopped her cold. Damn, he was handsome and smart, a combination she couldn't resist.
"Thanks. I think," she said before returning to her food.
"Listen, I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you don't know," Gordon said slyly. "You have a great body and you carry yourself well. Very classy. I like that," he added. "And you work as a librarian, not too shabby. You're very smart and sexy." He grinned again that devilish smile that drew her to him.
Katia finished her glass of champagne. "Now that the mutual admiration society is now in session I can honestly say that you're very good sexually as well."
"I was hoping you'd notice. More champagne?" he asked reaching for the bottle.
"And humble," she murmured.
"Point taken," he chuckled as he poured both another glass of the bubbly.
The banter would have continued, but a clap of thunder tore through the sky followed by a bolt of lightning. The lights flickered, dimmed then went out.
"How convenient," Gordon said.
