The Last Laugh novel Chapter 58

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Heather's POV:

That night, when I got into bed, I thought of all Shirley had said. She'd been right about a lot.

Ace was beginning to be someone very Important in my life.

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Ace's POV:

It wasn't easy to find sleep. The fact that I'd gotten closer to Heather seemed to get me more and more impatient. I needed things to accelerate for real. But I was scared. What if I tried something again but it scared her away instead? No. Didn't wanna risk that.

She was very free around me. Keith was right. She was beginning to fall for me. I smiled to myself. I couldn't wait to officially have her. Officially call her mine. I picked my phone and texted her.

-Can't sleep :-(-

-Me neither- she soon replied.

I thought of what to say next. I was about to reply when she texted again.

-I want us to go swimming. This weekend. At bay beach. Don't tell me no.-

Was I crazy enough to refuse her offer? No.

-That would be great.-

-Ikr. Hopefully it'll be only two of us.-

-I pray for that,- I replied, smiling to myself.

-Lol seriously?-

-Yes. I've never actually had the opportunity to be left alone with you- I dared to text and waited for her reply.

-Why would you want to be alone with me, Ace?-

-To help you get rid of any feelings  you've got left for Kevin.-

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Heather's POV:

I smiled to myself.

-And how will you do that?- I asked and waited patiently for a reply.

-Give me the opportunity to show you how. And I will, boss.-

I felt my cheeks redden and my heart beat increase. Maybe I actually was falling for Ace. I mean, he did have everything a girl could ask for, in a guy.

-Hm. See you Saturday then.-

-Can't wait ;-). Goodnight, baby-

-Goodnight, daddy.-  I giggled to myself.

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The week passed and Saturday reached! I was excited, yet nervous. Anything could happen that day.

At one that afternoon, Ace picked me up and we headed for bay Beach.

We arrived and surprisingly, the place was empty. Just as expected.

We put the beach cloth on the sand and got undressed. I had my sexy two piece black bikini on. Ace had a sexy swim trunk on. He was hot.

"I told you to think of modeling right?" I smiled at him.

"I've never really had it in mind but it could be cool," he looked at me from head to toe in a slow manner, "Heather, you can drive any man crazy," he said all of a sudden. I felt my face redden.

"Wow– um, thanks," I said shyly, tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear.

"Any man," he repeated unconsciously, his eyes still on me. I looked at him. And the question I asked him, made me surprise myself.

"Even you?" I asked nervously.

He stared at me with such seriousness that I flinched.

"Would it be a bad thing if I said yes?" he asked in a low voice. I felt goosebumps take over my entire body.

"I don't know," my reply was almost a whisper. It was from that moment that I noticed the fact that there was some sort of tension or attraction between us. We were silent for some time until he spoke again.

"Uh, well, that was awkward. I'm sorry," he admitted with a smile and I laughed. He joined me. That loosened the tense atmosphere a little.

"Yeah. Quite."

He smiled and leaned over. He then gave me a kiss on the forehead.

"Going for a short swim. Will be right back."