Are you ready?

Eric knew what she was up to but he wanted her to go for it. What if he thought wrong?

Lucy grasped his collar and pulled him closer before pressing her lips on his gently. She kissed him softly not like the first time. And he wanted to kiss her too. Lucy kissed him multiple times without parting their lips and then she suck on his lower lip. 'Kiss me back or I slap you' she said inwardly and as if hearing her statement, he lifted his left hand and placed it on her cheek drawing her closer, he kissed her back. He suck on her upper lip slowly. The kiss was a slow gentle one, sharing feelings they didn't understand. It was a lovely and deliciously gentle kiss. He loved the taste of her lips and didn't want to stop kissing her but soon they pulled out slowly and stared at each other before smiling. He caressed her cheek with his thumb. "Would want to come paint again Lucy" he said. She nodded and bit her lower lip. He then lean forward and kissed her cheek before standing straight.

"Bye then.... Have a good night" he waved at her. She waved back.

"Bye" she sounded seducing. He climbed down the stairs and went to his car. She followed him with her eyes until he was standing next to his car. He waved at her before entering his car and she did too before going back in.

Her cheek was still flushing by his kiss on her cheek earlier and her lips was yearning to taste his again. She lie on her bed and touched her lips. It was the first time she kissed a man so slow and gentle and she loved it. Remembering how he also kissed her she felt her stomach fluttering and then she buried her face in her bed.

Eric haven't been in his mind ever since he left her home, his heart had been rejoicing and pounding behind his chest bone. He couldn't believe that Lucy kissed his lips so softly. He climbed out of his car and told one of his maid to get his clothes before going in. When he got in, he found his sister Stella sitting on a couch. "Hey" he called her attention and when she looked his way, she saw the heart shape coloured to his shirt. She smiled teasingly.

"So where's is my brother coming from?" She asked, standing on her feet.

"From somewhere" he replied. What's she doing in his house anyway? He wanted to ask.

"You've got another girlfriend?" She asked.

"No" he sounded disappointed in himself.

"Hmph.... I see" she said in disbelief. "So what's up with the shirt?" she touched it. Eric looked down at himself and smiled, he remembered Lucy's sweet lips. So he pressed his lips into a thin line.

"You cannot understand sis" he said and took steps away.

"I knew it, it's a girl... Just tell me"

"Yes, it's a girl... Now I've told you"

"You've not...tell me the whole details. I wanna know"

"Umm...no" he said as he climbed up the stairs.

"Eric, come, come tell me!" She pleaded but he only ignored her. Well, she was excited that he was having a girl. Oh.. Eric

He stood Inside his bathroom in front of his full length mirror staring at his reflection. Lucy was still on his mind and when he recalled that kiss, his heart beat faster. He wanted to kiss her again. it wasn't the first time he was kissed by a girl but hers travelled delicious feelings through his entire body that wanted him to want more. Her kiss was just so different. Totally different!

When his phone rang, it was still early in the morning, he lazily and sluggishly pick up his phone and answered the call without checking. It actually disturbed his sleep.

"Good morning Mister! Bright and shine!" She greeted, wait... Could he actually be dreaming? He checked his phone screen and sat up.

"Lucy?"

"Why so surprised?"

He sighed. "You never called this early"

"Yeah... I know... Just wanted to ask if you'd be free today, I wanna go for the thrill ride"

"Uh really? But you are..."

"I wanna get used to it"

"I don't think I'd be free, let it be tommorow, I'm sorry" he said in a low tone knowing he'd disappointed her.

"Lucy" he called when she was quiet.

"Okay, have a nice day then, see you tomorrow" she said and without waiting for his response, she hung up.

The next day, Eric arrived at her house in the morning with the white shirt he painted. She let him in without saying a word even when he greeted. "Lucy are you upset with me? I'm sorry okay? I wasn't able to take you out yesterday" he said.

"I'm not upset" she replied. "Just feeling tired" she told him. He now cupped her cheeks.

"Why?" He looked worried then she pulled his hands off.

"Nothing." She replied.

"It's..."

"I'd go change and come back" she cut him off before leaving his sight. Eric ran his hands through his hair and went out the door to stare at the view from her side but she was in his head. Did she have her stomach attack again? Did she vomited blood? Has her cancer gotten to the third stage? He just couldn't help it. He worry for her.

"Eric!" She yelled his name which caused him to be startled. He turned about to see her face. "I called you but you didn't answer" she told him. He reached for her and placed his hand on her cheek. "Are you okay?" He asked.

She nodded and he pulled her in for a hug. "I hope so" he caressed her hair and noticed it was tied. He let them down and pushed her off slowly. "Are you ready?" He asked.

"Yes" she went in and got her bag before they left.

"Are you ready?" Eric asked for the second time as they buckled up for the ride. She stared at him and nodded. It started and her heart started to beat faster too. What if she close her eyes? She wouldn't see how high it has gone. She closed her eyes and held him arm. He told her to open her eyes and face it. She opened her eyes and when it went higher she screamed and her heart pounded.

"I don't think I can get rid of the fear" she told Eric after the ride.

"You can, you just need to keep trying. We'll come another day umm?" He assured her. She looked at him still recovering and then she nodded.

He took her home when the day ended.

Lucy was on her bed, curled up with her pillow. She had that ride on her mind. How was she going to get rid of the fear. She needed to keep trying just as Eric said. Thinking of Eric, she realized how much he cared for her. Why was he so cool and nice to her? Could it be because of her illness?

Well, she liked his presence, listening to Tory was actually a good idea, ever since she haven't been too harsh to Eric, she had seen how much he caref for her. With him around she didn't feel so alone.

She closed her eyes and saw visions of his body when he took off his shirt. Seems he was already comfortable in front of her because back then in the hotel, he was feeling discomforted as she stared at him. She even saw his naked self back then, she smiled with her eyes closed, vision of his naked body were blur now, she couldn't see him clearly and she wanted to renew that memory, she wanted to see him again naked and she also wanted to touch him naked.