“I just realized I don’t know your name,” she said and waited.
“My name is Drew and it’s my pleasure to officially meet you,” he said and stuck out his hand. She grasped it and felt some sparks shoot down her arm. She had to suppress the shiver of need rolling through her. Her vacation had certainly become far more interesting since she had decided to go for a swim.
Trinity finished her meal and headed to the bathroom to shower. Drew got on the phone and called his staff. He told them no one was to approach him with any business, he didn’t care if the place was on fire. He was officially on vacation and didn’t want his guest to know he was the boss. They were incredibly loyal employees and he had no doubt they’d keep his secret.
Right after he hung up the phone, it rang again. He saw the number was from his attorney and answered. He wasn’t happy when he hung up. His attorney was faxing papers over and wanted to make sure Trinity signed them before the day was out. He was worried there would be a huge lawsuit if she found out the person who had mowed her over was the owner of the resort. Drew really hated politics and lawyers.
He once again called his staff and asked the manager to handle the paperwork. He made sure they were going to comp her room, all meals and any activities she did for the rest of the week. Ms. Mathews had earned an all-inclusive, free vacation. He had the manager upgrade her return tickets to first class and the hotel was giving her a ten thousand dollar settlement as well. He had a feeling she was going to balk but he’d be there to talk her into it, of course as a friend and not the owner of the resort.
He prayed she didn’t find out the truth because it wouldn’t go over well. In the meantime he was going to give her the vacation of a lifetime. She got out of the shower and they headed downstairs. The manager called her into his office and presented his offer to her and her reaction was exactly as Drew thought it would be.
“I’ll sign your papers, promising not to sue but you really don’t need to give me all this extra stuff,” she said. She wasn’t used to taking any kind of hand out and felt greedy even considering the generous offer. It would be nice to take the money and enjoy a free vacation but it wasn’t their fault Drew ran into her. It wasn’t even Drew’s fault. It was just one of those freak accidents.
“Trinity these corporations make massive amounts of money and can afford it, besides its most likely coming out of the insurance anyway. Why don’t you just take what is being offered and have an incredible vacation. Just think of all the spa services and playing you can do,” Drew said, with a trust me smile on his face.
“You really think so?” she asked and he nodded. She then turned to the manager, who was nodding his encouragement, while holding out the pen. She finally took it and signed the papers, with reluctance.
“We’re sorry your vacation has been interrupted and hope this will make up for it. Please take advantage of all our services and fully enjoy your stay,” the kind man said.
“It really wasn’t bad and you’ve been very kind. Maybe I’ll use the money to go to one of your other resorts,” she said, like the idea really excited her.
“That would be excellent Ms. Mathews,” the manager said. “If you decide to do that, give us a call and we’ll make sure you get the royal service, for a fraction of the cost,” he finished. She knew she’d be far too uncomfortable to take anything else from them but she nodded her head.
She and Drew left the room and headed out, just as the sun was rising over the ocean. Even though it was very early in the morning, it was still pleasantly warm outside and the two of them sat down in the sand to enjoy the view.
Drew pulled her in front of him and wrapped her in his arms. Trinity knew she should pull away, as she barely knew the man but it felt so good to be with him. She caved in to her own desires and laid her head against his chest. Her first thought was the man was truly as hard as a rock. She’d never had such a desire to run her hands up a male torso before. She could feel heat pooling in her stomach, the longer she nestled close to him.
Drew was fighting his own urges as he held Trinity. When she finally relaxed and laid her head against his chest, he had to fight the urge not to lay them both down on the sand and love her, as the sun rose over the ocean. Her presence alone was enough to send his body into overdrive. He didn’t think he’d ever be able to look at a sunset the same way again.
“So, what would you like to do next?” he asked her.
“I told you earlier this is my first vacation, so I’m going to leave it up to you. Whatever you think would be fun and adventurous, I want to do,” she told him. He had to fight a groan once more because there was only one fun and adventurous thing he really wanted to do and that involved them being in the bedroom, day and night.
“Okay but be prepared for the consequences of leaving it all to me,” he said. He then stood up and helped her to her feet. Their hands seemed to slide together as they walked down the beach. For once in Trinity’s life she was in no hurry. She wanted to enjoy her week in the exotic place and forget all about the real world. She was off to a really good start.
Chapter Two
The next few days flew by in a whirlwind for Trinity. She was having the time of her life with Drew and didn’t want the vacation to ever end. She’d invited him to use one of the spare rooms in her suite, not wanting him to leave. The cautious Trinity would’ve never done that. She was having a hard time not asking him to share her own room. She couldn’t be that bold, though. The only reason she was being brave was because she knew she’d never see him again after the week was over.
They were taking a late swim, in the heated pool and Trinity was actually a little bit frustrated. She had never in her life been so flirtatious with a man and he was either completely clueless, or didn’t desire her. She decided she only had two days left and it wouldn’t hurt her to put herself out there a bit.
She was tired of being the good girl and always being cautious. She was going to throw caution to the wind and see what happened. If he still didn’t make any moves, then she had her answer and could still call the vacation a success. She’d be unsatisfied but at least she was relaxed.
“Mmm this water is heavenly,” she purred, as she swam up close to him. The man looked so unbelievably good in nothing but a pair of swim trunks.
He’d been trying for two days to keep his hands to himself and each moment he was with her, it was becoming harder and harder. He almost laughed aloud at his own thoughts. That was certainly not the only thing becoming harder.