Is this destiny?

Noticing change in him, Sarah turned around to face him in the tub. Her legs wrapped around his waist as she observed his expression. She explained her statement, "You showed me a side of you I've never seen before, of course I will see you differently."

She could see a concern in his face, his eyes looked at her with a hint of helplessness before he lowered his head. Sarah realized that he misunderstood and that he believes she thinks less of him now. 'It's cute how sometimes he feels insecure.' Sarah felt that he has a need to be reassured. He is a man she loves unconditionally, and she wants him to know that. Sarah raised her hands and her fingers entwined with his damp hair holding his head up to face her. "I saw a man who will forget himself and break someone because he dared to touch me. I saw a man who will do anything to keep me safe. I saw a man who can be vicious to others while holding me gently."

As she spoke, his face lit up and he looked at her with admiration.

Sarah smiled and kissed him gently on the lips.

Aiden felt like a huge burden fell from his heart. 'This beautiful girl is beyond amazing.' He embraced her pulling her body closer to his. "Thank you..."

As he held her, he felt that her chest is rapidly moving against his as she panted. He looked at her and raised an eyebrow.

Seeing that he is waiting for an explanation, she provided one, "Seriously… are you not aware of our position?"

His hard member was throbbing between her legs. Of course, he was aware, but it was not the first time for him to be hard and ready and to end with only cuddles. It seemed that she still needs to learn to control her urges… or maybe there is no need. He will be happy to provide his services whenever she wants. Seeing her flushed face and hearing her words, his mischievous expression was back in an instant. Aiden licked his lips and grabbed her behind pulling her closer to him. She arched her back gasping for air while enjoying the sensation of every inch filling her up as he slowly got inside. He sucked her breasts and his hands held her hips firmly while moving in sync with his hips. She was on top, but he was in control. And they surrendered to the feeling of two merging into one. Over and over again.

~New York, USA~

Felix and Sophia had a lunch at a restaurant downtown and are walking on the streets of Manhattan.

They are holding hands, their fingers intertwined hiding in the left pocket of his coat from chilly air and any curious onlookers.

Sophia is feeling a bit out of place. When she was at the age when holding hands was 'normal', she was not dating, she was focusing on her studies and didn't show much interest in hanging out with boys. Now she feels that she is above age for holding hands on the street. When she thinks about it, she never really dated anyone. Few flings she had were one-night stands which ended after few kisses. Except for Mark, no other man really touched her.

With Mark, Sophia never went on a proper date. It started when they studied together, preparing for the 6 months internship... They kept their relationship hidden from others because they didn't want to be judged. Proving yourself in law school such as Harvard and doing internship in a good company is hard enough without exposing personal relationships which can be seen as a weakness. Soon their relationship became one of fulfilling their physical needs... Well, his needs mostly, she does not remember having a strong desire for him. There were no flowers, no romantic dinners, no walks in the park while embracing each other... what kind of a relationship was that? Mark was someone compatible with her. They had a comparable education, interests, beliefs. Isn't that a given that they are compatible and a good match? At that time Sophia thought that once they graduate, they can act as a normal couple... and who knows, maybe she develops some real passion? Passion like what she sees in movies and reads about in novels… the one that consumes you and you can't resist it, even if you know that you will be burnt, but you can't stop yourself from stepping into that flame. However, incident with Mark happened and they fell apart before that.

If Sophia compares her feelings, at that time she thought she is in love with Mark, but what she feels for Felix now is so much stronger, uncontrollable. Comparing to her feelings towards Felix, was Mark even a crush, puppy love? Maybe not even that...

Those were Sophia's thoughts while she walked on the streets with Felix. Her hand was hiding in his pocket, their fingers intertwined, and his thumb lightly caressing back of her palm.

Yesterday was her first real, proper date. And now that they had lunch and are walking on the streets holding hands, isn't this a second date? She looked at Felix and smiled.

Felix was happy with their progress so far and he reminded himself many times that it's still not time to relax. He needs to stay vigilant and not to drop the ball. Now it's crucial to stay focused. Sophia is finally not rejecting him! He got that barrier between them removed. She is holding his hand, and it feels so good. He wants to hold more of her… he wants to hold all of her. And he believes that she is ready. She only needs to give a sign, and last ounce of his willpower to hold back will crumble. This beautiful woman will be his. He looked at Sophia and saw that she is smiling at him. He smiled back.

Few kids on skateboards approached them, and Sophia instinctively stepped away from Felix to give kids space to pass. Her hand escaped his pocket and she was about to let go of his hand, when Felix pulled her back toward him, and embraced her. Kids passed by them, behind Sophia. Sophia was startled by the fact that he pulled her, and she ended up in his arms... One arm to be more precise, since his left hand didn't let go of hers which was now back in his coat pocket. She looked up and their eyes met.

"Don't let go", his deep voice rang in her ears.