Forever and Always by Beverley Hollowed Read Free Book Online

saw her looking at him. Her heart started beating faster in her chest. Why was he here beside her, asking all these questions and why did he have to be so damn hot. “I guess for the rest of the summer”.
    “Great” he said sounding genuinely pleased. “Maybe I could show you around the place”.
    “Thanks” she said smiling shyly at him. “But I really don’t want to put you to any trouble”.
    “It would be no trouble at all” he replied and smiled. “In fact it would be my pleasure”.
    “Ok then, that would be great then” Melanie replied softly. She felt like pinching herself to make sure this was actually happening.
    “Ok so I should go” he says standing up and brushing the sand from his butt. “How about I call around about half ten and we can head out?”
    “Today?” Melanie asked her voice probably an octave or two higher than it should have been.
    “Yeah” he said standing over her. “Unless you have other plans”.
    “No, today will be fine” she replied as she slipped on her sandals and began to stand up. He reached out his hand to help her up. When she took his hand he pulled her to her feet so fast she almost lost her balance. He quickly grabbed her in his arms and held her till she found her feet. But even then he didn’t let her go. He held her to him closely. His body felt firm and strong under his white t-shirt. She could feel his breath on her face. And his piercing eyes were locked with hers.
    She wanted him to kiss her with every ounce of her being. She had never wanted anything more. She stared into his eyes and her head began to spin. He smiled warmly at her
    “Breathe Melanie” he whispers softly. She hadn’t realise she was holding her breath. Slowly he released her. Her face flushed once more and she quickly pulled away from his hold.
    “Ten thirty then” she said finally. Then without saying another word she turned and walked back to the beach house. She could feel his eyes on her as she walked but she didn’t turn around until she reached the deck of the house. When she looked back he was still standing in the same spot. He lifted his hand and gave her a wave and a bright smile. She waved back and the turned and walked in the house and closed the door.
    “Maggie” she called as she slumped against the door. Her heart racing so face she thought it might burst through her chest. “I need your help”.

Chapter 5
    Maggie was almost ready to burst with excitement by the time half ten arrived. She had chosen about a dozen different outfits for Melanie to wear. She fussed with her hair and tried to do her makeup but Melanie drew the line there. 
    When Melanie was ready, Maggie paced up and down the living room waiting for Sam to arrive. She was making Melanie even more nervous than she was already.
    “Maggie you do know this isn’t a date” Melanie said as she nervously smoothed down her dress for the hundred time. She had finally decided on a cream halter neck dress that had a pretty, full skirt. She had a chocolate coloured belt around her waist and wore matching Chocolate coloured strappy sandals. She left her hair down in dark curls draped over her shoulder.  “I mean he is just being nice showing me around”.
    “Yeah I know” Maggie replied but gave Melanie a mischievous smile. “But who knows, right”.
    A sudden knock on the door made them both jump. Immediately Melanie felt herself blush.
    “Yeah this isn’t a date at all” Maggie said sarcastically and gave her a knowing grin as she went to answer the door.
    “Hi” Sam said nervously. “I am here so see Melanie”.
    “You must be Sam” Maggie replied as she gestured for him to come into the house. He stepped through the door and his eyes met Melanie’s. Gone is the confident guy that sat next to her on the beach two hours early. He smiled shyly at her his eye ran all over her body as if he was seeing her for the very first time.
    “Hi” he said softly, his eyes finally settling on hers. He