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Remington sat back in the limo pondering his dilemma. He was still angry at Laura for her harsh words and her subterfuge. The question was could he make her pay for her deceit in the manner he was thinking? He wanted Laura, and he knew that before the night was over he would have her. When he'd looked past his dancing partner he spotted Laura wearing a dress so revealing it would stop time. At that moment he wanted to pull her behind him like a caveman and take her back to his villa and make her sorry she'd worn the damn thing. The moral question of the day was could he make love to Laura knowing full well she was lying to him and he to her? It did put a damper on things, at least for him. When they finally consummated this bizarre relationship, he wanted nothing between them; no clothes, no lies and no misconceptions. He wondered which one of them would come clean first. It should be him but he was angry at Laura for starting the ridiculous deception in the first place. Could she actually go through with what she planned? He would find out soon enough. Matter-of-fact, he'd help her along.
Eyeing Laura, he noted she looked seductive, drop dead gorgeous and extremely tense. He guessed she was trying to decide what to do next. When he'd asked her in a round about way if she wanted to just dance with him or to make love with him, he'd done so to see which side of the fence Laura would hop off. Delightedly, he was surprised when her decision came rather quickly, to make love. Remington had been astounded at her boldness, a quality he knew she possessed but showed very infrequently.
Remington saw Laura shiver. Moving over to her side of the limo he settled snuggly next to her. Running a finger along her neck then straight down the front of her dress he saw her immediately quiver. Smiling, he retraced his path and tilted her face toward his for a kiss.
Without hesitation, Laura opened to receive his kiss. Blood rapidly coursed through her veins. She wanted him desperately; now there was no altering the course they had decided to take. Wrapping her arms around his neck, Laura leaned closer. Remington took that as an open invitation to explore her further. He took her up on her offer. Easing Laura backwards until she was laying fully against the wide seat of the limo, he covered her body with his. Exploring her mouth took priority. He could sense Laura's full committment to what was happening between them. He couldn't help being elated. Yet, Laura still hadn't confessed to him what she'd done. He tried giving her openings to come clean.
Remington sat up partially to kiss her neck. Moving slowly, he traced a path up her face until his mouth was inches from her ear. Laura could feel his warm breath tickling her ear, it drove her wild.
"You may laugh at this Laura, but considering how much we mean to each other, how much I've looked forward to reacquainting myself with your body, I do feel a bit strange about it. I mean since I don't have a memory of us making love before, it will be our first time together, that I can remember at any rate. That must seem silly to you eh?"
Laura almost bolted upright. If Remington had wanted to douse her desire and have her regain clear thought, he couldn't have planned it any better. His words reached Laura; instantly quenching her passion faster than a wet blanket. She remained silent. There was no way she could begin a sexual relationship with him until she told him the truth about everything. Licking her lips, Laura saw Remington waited patiently for an answer. Damn! Laura said silently. This wasn't going to be easy but she had to tell him. If she went through with her intentions and Remington finally did regain his memory there would be hell to pay.
Suddenly the limo pulled up outside
the villa. Laura sagged with relief. She wanted a few moments to gain her
courage before she speaking with him. Stepping out, Remington reached back to help
Laura alight. As they walking up the steps he didn't relinquish her hand.
"Would you like a drink?" Remington asked as he headed
for the bar.
Laura nodded.
Remington poured them both a glass of wine and suggested that they go outside on the veranda. Laura took the glass then followed him outside. Laura marveled at the water's beauty. The moon was full; it's reflection danced playfully on the water. Unable to stop herself, Laura kicked off her shoes and went running toward the water. Sticking her feet in she almost purred aloud as the warm water caressed her skin. Pulling her dress up with her free hand, Laura walked further into the water letting the waves swoose around her ankles and feet. Remington watched her for a few moments. He was in awe at how at ease Laura was since she'd arrived. No longer hesitant at showing her feelings, she was more open to receiving compliments and being touched. Now all Remington had to do was convince her it wasn't necessary being in charge all the time. He remembered how far she'd come in the short time spent here with him. The past week was remarkable; it was the longest time they'd spent alone together. Just enjoying each other. No arguing, no competitions, no worrying about what other's might think. Just the two of them showing each other how much they cared. Remington was honest enough to admit feeling closer and more in love with Laura. He wasn't ready to give that up. If anything, he wanted it to go further. Kicking off his shoes, Remington pulled off his socks, rolled up his pant legs and followed his love into the water.
Laura had her eyes closed so she didn't know he was there until splashing sounded nearby. She opened her eyes and watched him. Laura had risked everything to be with him; both professionally and personally. There wasn't a doubt in her mind, he was worth it. Every sacrafice she'd made, each fear she'd overcome to be this close - this in love with him. Milo's words echoed in her head making her smile. Remington Steele was a wonderful man with a great deal of insight. She made a mental note to thank Milo in the morning, or whenever she ended up seeing him. Laura drank the rest of her wine then lobbed her glass into the water laughing at the shocked look on Remington's face. He hesitated a moment before shrugging his shoulders, emptying his glass following suit. She laughed, a light giddy laugh before hurling herself in his arms and kissed him soundly. Remington hadn't been prepared for her action but quickily recovered before they both tumbled into the water. His arms went around Laura's waist to pick her up. Carrying her back to the veranda, he laid her down on a chaise lounge then followed her.
"I know I haven't told you this but, you look beyond amazing tonight Laura. There are no words to describe what you're doing to me with that transparent piece of wickedness. You simply take my breath away, but then you knew that didn't you?" Remington asked as he buried his face in her hair.
Laura's self-assurance skyrocketed. It had been worth bidding almost two months salary goodbye. "Yes, I knew it," she admitted. "I wanted to surprise you and by your reaction I accomplished my task. I must admit, I did it for me too; I needed to feel sexy - daring. I wanted to show you how much I'm enjoying being here with you like this. It's a first for us. I don't want it to be the last."
"That depends on you darling," Remington said as he went about overloading Laura's senses.
Minutes later, Laura could barely maintain a thought in her head. Remington set out to seduce her and he was fully committed to his task. Laura's dress had risen above her thighs, or had Remington put it there? She wondered. His hands explored her thighs and reeked all kind of damage when Laura reached down to halt the progress of his hands.
"Remington, wait," she moaned. Sitting up, Laura pushed Remington up with her.
Quirking an eyebrow, Remington let Laura sit up on the lounge chair. He eyed her with curiosity but remained silent, waiting for her to explain why she halted their lovemaking.
"I can't do this Remington. Not yet," she clarified. "Not until I get a few things off my chest."
"I thought I was in the process of helping you relieve the things on your chest?" Remington chuckled.
"Not my clothes Remington," Laura chided. "I have something to tell you. I don't know how you're going to take it but I need to say it," Taking a deep breath she continued. "I haven't been completely honest with you. The reasons for my deception were purely selfish. I realize now that I can't let us go any further until you know everything."
Laura turned sideways to face Remington. His undivided attention was obvious so she continued.
"When I first got here and visited you in the hospital I...I lied about how much our relationship had progressed. The truth is that you and I have never been lovers. I told you that because I wanted...I wanted to be in control of the situation, of my feelings when we finally did make love. I didn't want to lose myself in you, in the feelings that you evoke in me. My deception wasn't fair to you or to us. It's taken me quite some time but I see that none of us can be in control of everything all the time; especially not something as powerful as love. It was wrong of me and I can only hope that you except my apology."
Remington knew that it had taken a great deal for Laura to admit that. Standing up he pulled Laura with him.
"Laura, I do except your apology but you have to know something too. I have regained my memory, it happened earlier today when I received your note," Remington saw Laura's jaw drop. "I was so bloody angry at you for going off on your own again that I just lost it. In the middle of my ranting and raving my memory came back. It was like a light switch being turned on. Suddenly, I remembered everything. It didn't take long to figure out you had lied to me about just how close we were before this whole caper," Remington paused to choose his words carefully. "
I was furious with you Laura, you can't begin to know how much. I just saw this as another attempt for you to be in control and in charge. I was determined to make you sorry you'd ever lied to me. I decided to be overly charming to the women at the party until you were jealous, I was also going to do whatever it took to seduce you tonight and force you to tell me the truth. I was hoping we wouldn't make love before you told me the truth, I'm glad to see you felt you had to come clean before that moment arrived. But I hope you understand Laura, it's not about being in control. None of us are in control of every aspect of life, least of all who we are attracted to and how much we feel for people. I hope you finally realize that."
Tears formed in Laura's eyes. "I do Remington and I will try to curb my need to run everything. I guess neither of us has room to be too angry about all this, especially since we both were being deceptive. Let's start over again ok? This week has been wonderful; I don't want to lose the momentum we've gained. I'm sorry I doubted you and got out of hand at the party. I do trust you Remington, it's just that sometimes I seem to forget that fact," her voice cracked.
Tilting her head up, Remington made sure they had eye contact. "Apology accepted Laura, but if you ever doubt my feelings or my intentions were you and the agency are concerned again, I swear I will pack up and move to Alaska," he was thoughtful for a moment. "Well maybe not Alaska, too cold, but you get my meaning?"
Laura nodded, her arms going around his waist. Sighing heavily Remington embraced her. What he felt like doing was turning her over his knee but he had a better form of punishment in mind. Remington wickedly decided to make Laura more contrite than she'd ever been in her life. While kissing her neck he molded his hands to her rear end. Smiling she took his actions as an 'apology accepted' and began unbuttoning his shirt.
Laura ran her hands through the hair on Remington's chest. "You've got entirely too many clothes on for my liking Mr. Steele."
"I would say the same for you, but you're practically naked as it is. I must say, I like it a hell of a lot too. I think you should get this dress made in every bloody color in the rainbow," Remington said thickly as he crushed Laura against him pulling her dress up around her thighs.
Laura eased his shirt off and began working to relieve him of his trousers. When she'd gotten his belt unbuckled she made quick work of pulling his pants down while Remington stepped out of them. Laura ran her hands all over Remington's body, relishing the feel of his skin against her hands. She'd dreamed too many times to remember of doing just this very thing to him. She finally helped him out of his silk boxers and stood there in awe admiring him in the moonlight. Goodness he was magnificent and Laura told him as much. Remington smiled and told her that he hadn't even begun the magnificent part yet. Laura laughed as she started to step out of her heels. Remington stopped her and told her to leave them for last. There wasn't a zipper on Laura's dress so he had to pull it down at the shoulders and slide it down from there. Remington stood completely nude in front of Laura as he followed her dress down her frame. He raised one leg after the other and laid the dress on the lounge chair. He stood back up and marveled how appetizing Laura looked completely nude save for her high heeled red shoes. He told Laura that even his dreams hadn't done this moment justice as he picked her up and she straddled her legs around his waist.
Remington stood holding Laura for what seemed like an eternity as they kissed. Finally he released her long enough to pull her into the house. Upstairs, Laura stood by the bed while Remington opened the balcony doors letting in the cool night air. Outside a wonderful view of the water and full moon beckoned.
When Remington came back to stand in front of Laura she spoke.
"I feel like we're in our own private paradise."
He took his time running his hands over Laura's body, he wanted to live in the moment for as long as he could. "We are."
With his hands tantalizing her breasts; Laura thought she'd forget how to breath if he kept up his exploration. She arched into him and he tightened his arm against her back to keep her upright. Lowering his head, Remington gave each mound equal attention. Laura could feel her legs growing weaker by the minute. It was difficult but she struggled to stay upright under the onslaught of his lips on her flesh. Laura's eyes fluttered shut while her lover continued wreaking havoc on her body. When Laura thought she'd fall for sure Remington picked her up taking her to the bed. He laid her gently on the massive structure pulling her leg up to his chest. Kissing her ankle while he removed her heel Remington ceremoniously dropped it to the floor.
"Is that the last of my resistance?" Laura breathed.
"Almost," he said in a voice dripping with desire. He lowered her leg and repeated the steps with her other leg.
"Now it's the last," he confirmed. He was silent a few moments while his eyes drank her in. Shaking his head he smiled in amazement. "Do you know how much I want you Laura? Do you have any idea how long I've wanted to be here like this with you?" Remington almost moaned the words.
Laura sat up and wrapped herself around his middle. Looking up their eyes made contact and smoldered. "About as long as I've wanted you I'd wager. I don't know why I was so scared of this, it's obvious to me now, especially since you lost your memory, that I didn't fall alone. You were right there with me the whole time, how could I have failed to know Remington? To think, we've waited so long for this moment, to be right where we are right now."
Remington couldn't hold out any longer, he'd torture her senseless as payback later. Right now his only coherent thought was to make Laura his - bury himself as deep in her as he could. He lowered himself onto the bed and up against Laura's full length. She welcomed his weight running her hands over as much of his body as she could reach.
"I love you Laura, more than I ever thought possible. I want you to be mine...completely," Remington whispered into her mouth.
Laura was never closer to him than at this moment. "I love you too Remington," her voice caught on the emotion moving through her. "I'll never stop wanting you and if you don't make love to me right now, I'm going to strangle you!" Laura promised opening her mouth to receive his kiss.
"Never let it be said that I denied you anything." Remington chuckled as he positioned himself over Laura and slowly entered her.
Sheer bliss in its purest form. Laura thought she'd pass out. She'd wanted this for so long and to finally get it was almost more than she could bear.