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Date Posted: Friday, May 19, 12:48:07pm
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Jacqueline
's message, "An English Love Chps 20 onward" on Friday, April 21, 11:06:26pm
After supper, Nikita was up in her room looking out the window at the dark night. She had to sit through an entire dinner of listening to Lady Adrian speak of the upcoming wedding, the people of Bath, and grandchildren. Her topics of conversation never changed. Her thoughts and eyes remained on Michael. She was becoming infatuated with him His gorgeous body, his treatment of her and respect of her all made her like him.
Never in her wildest dreams did she expect him to feel the same. She could sense that he enjoyed her company, but wanted to discover his feelings. He must have a lover somewhere. She desperately wanted to find out and could feel a bit of jealousy in the woman who may be experiencing the touches of this man.
She heard her mother come in and she turned, “Mother I am so glad you have come.”
She sat down next to her daughter and asked, “So tell me. How horrible was it?”
Nikita enlightened her mother on the wonderful day she had spent with Michael. Madeline was not surprised because she knew Nikita would not be able to stand it under an escort.
Lady Madeline laughed, “Don’t mention a word of it near Lady Adrian. I do not think she notices her son’s attraction to you.”
Nikita grabbed her mother’s hands. “Mother? Do you think he really likes me?”
Her mother replied, “My dear. It is evident that he is completely smitten with you. He may not even know how much he likes you. When I first saw him in the drawing room, he had a bit of a cold demeanor. Since I have seen him interact with you, he is smiling more and has some emotion on the handsome face of his. Do you like him, my daughter?”
Nikita looked down and then back at her mother. She did not know how to answer. “Well, I find myself becoming more attached to him by the hour. He is not what I thought he was and the way he treats me in amazing. I do not dare to hope because maybe he treats all women this way.”
Her mother held her chin up, “My girl, from what I have heard women have never been a weakness for him to change his attitude. Do not doubt yourself for you are having an effect on him.”
Nikita stood up and paced the room. “Oh Mother! I feel such excitement when I look at him and I can hardly breathe when I am merely a foot away from him. I do not know what this feeling is, but I never felt it for Gray. I am enjoying getting to know him.”
Madeline kissed her daughter, “I know you are my dear. Do please be careful with your heart.”
Nikita answered, “Of course I will Mother. Good night!”
As she lay in bed, she knew her mother was right. As wonderful as he is at the moment, she could not lose herself yet. She wondered if he passed a thought to her because her every waking thought was about him.
Michael woke up that morning ready for another outing with Nikita. They had spent many days together getting to know each other. Michael and Nikita were both enjoying these days, but would not reveal it to each other. The servant brought him several notes from Lisa. She was wondering when he would come to see her. He knew it was wrong giving her no response. He should be a gentleman and end his affairs with her. At this moment, he did not wish to engage in any activity that would dishonor Nikita. He respected her too much to have a lover while spending time with her before their marriage. He felt no urging to rush to Lisa’s bed
. He wanted to spend all his time with Nikita. He felt something inside of him that seemed to have never been there before. He found himself to be completely enamored with this enchanting woman and this primal desire to make her his own. Not only in the physical sense, but also he wanted to work hard to earn her respect and affections. He never thought this way about any woman
After breakfast, their parents took off on another one of their trips to town and Walter disappeared leaving the two of them alone once again.
Nikita had become more comfortable with Michael with the time they had spent together. She was never bored of conversation with him. They talked about a lot of things such as his travels, their childhoods, and their aspirations. There were moments though that they would end up lost in each other’s eyes and she could not breathe.
After they had been sitting at the stream, she finally had the courage to ask him the burning questions she had been waiting to ask.
“Lord Michael? May I ask a rather, personal question?” Nikita stared at him with curious eyes.
He finished chewing his apple and nodded at her, “Most certainly. You may ask me any question you desire.”
“Well…you see I figured since we have spend many days together and become quite acquainted that I could ask you such a question?” He grabbed her hands and paused her in her rambling.
“Go ahead Nikita. Ask away, please. You have enticed my curiosity most greatly.” He smirked at her hesitation.
She looked into his sincere eyes. “This may not be my business, but I wondered if you currently have a lover?” She his eyes widen and got afraid. “Oh jees, I am so sorry for my impertinence, please forgive me.”
He leaned up close to her face and silenced her with his beautiful green eyes. “You are so beautiful when you are nervous and do not be sorry.” He kissed her forehead to let her know that he was not displeased. She closed her eyes as he kissed her forehead and loved the sensation of feeling his moist lips graze her forehead.
“Well, I will be honest. I did have a lover before I met you that night at the ball. However, since I have been spending time you, I had not seen her,” Michael answered.
Nikita was a bit jealous of the other woman in that respect and it peaked her curiosity even more. “I am sorry to take up your time….”
He grabbed her hand and kissed it, “Nikita I would rather be here with you.”
She looked at him and saw that he meant it. She blushed and said, “Thank you so much. You really do say things that render me speechless at times. Do you say these things to all women?”
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