Desire Part Three (The Desire Series Book 3) by Ava Alexia Read Free Book Online

bet. I’ll wait for your call. Goodbye,” Michael said.
    “Bye,” Matt said.
    He disconnected the call and put the phone back in his pocket. He lightly tapped Rosebud’s side with his booted foot and guided the horse back to the stables. He couldn’t wait to finish up his business in the city and get back to Aruba. He wanted to see Tess and her lovely smile. He had been honest when he’d arrived on her doorstep and told her that he’d missed her. He missed her now and imagined he always would whenever he was parted from her. He would just have to ensure that those times of separation would be few and far between.

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    “My God! This place is phenomenal,” Jaclyn exclaimed.
    They stood on the circular drive and stared Matt’s house. Tess was just as amazed as Jaclyn when she saw Matt’s home for the first time. It was the most lavish and magnificent estate she had photographed to date. It would boost her career significantly; maybe even enough for the fashion icons to give her a shot at a fashion shoot.
    “It is splendid,” Tess said admiringly.
    “Welcome back,” Ana beamed from the portico.
    “Hello Ana. This is my best friend Jaclyn Harrington. Matt said it was alright for her to accompany me,” Tess said.
    “Absolutely. I will enjoy having your company. Please come in,” Ana smiled broadly.
    The girls went inside and before long they settled in their rooms and were sipping a tropical punch on the terrace. Ana soon brought out a delicious lunch of Fish Creole with Giambo which is an okra bouillabaisse soup and papaya, watermelon and Spanish plums.  
    “This is so good,” Jaclyn said as she munched on a plum. “I’ll gain ten pounds overnight if I continue eating like this.”  
    “So will I. I need to just stick to fruits and veggie,” Tess sighed.
    “Right. Like you’re not going to eat the Keshi Yena. You can’t resist that Dutch cheese and chicken dish,” Jaclyn.
    Tess laughed.
    “You’re right. I’ll just be as fat as you, Jax!” Tess grinned. She pushed back from the table. “Come on. Let’s explore the grounds. I can take a few shots while the light is still good.”
    Tess grabbed her camera bag from one of terrace sofa and they left the house. They wandered about the state encountering all kinds of exotic foliage, water fountains, gazebos and garden retreats. Neither of them could believe the splendor that surrounded them. It seemed they had walked for miles as the property extended over four acres.   Tess continued to snap photos as they followed a trail that led them into a tropical jungle.
    “If I didn’t know better I would think I was in the Amazon,” Jaclyn said. “Are we still on Matt’s property?”
    They paused.
    “I’m not sure. I got so caught up in taking pictures that I’ve lost track of where we are,” Tess said.
    Jaclyn cocked her head for a moment.
    “Listen,” Jaclyn whispered.
    Tess did so and smiled.
    “Water. I hear rushing water,” Tess said excitedly.
    “I would bet that it’s a waterfall. Come on, let’s find it,” Jaclyn urged.
    They moved forward, letting the sound of the water lead them. Soon they came out of the brush into a clearing and abruptly stopped. Before them was one of the most amazing waterfalls that they had ever seen.  
    “It’s breathtaking. Beautiful beyond words,” Jaclyn said in awe.
    “It’s simply majestic. I’ve got to get some photos of it,” Tess said.
    Tess began snapping pictures.
    “I need to get closer. I going to climb up those rocks for a closer shot,” Tess said. “Here, hold my camera bag.”
    Jaclyn took her bag.
    “Be careful,” Jaclyn advised.
    Tess nodded and walked over to the rocks and began climbing. The waterfall was huge with water gushing over many large and small precipices. It was like she was climbing one of the Lord’s glorious wonders. She felt privileged to be able to record its magnificence. She reached the perfect vantage point and began taking pictures. She climbed a