Impulse:
Book Two
IT'S
JUST THE BEGINNING
By
Mezzo
"This
is Book Two in my series called Impulse.
If
you haven't read Book One: AFTER ALL IS SAID, you might
want to start there."
DISCLAIMERS:
(see INSTALLMENT ONE)
Copyright
© 2002 by Mezzo All Rights Reserved
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INSTALLMENT NINE
Brett watched
with excitement as Gibeau skillfully landed on the helipad on the
The house was
a Tudor style mansion and sat perfectly poised on a 20-acre estate overlooking
the ocean. It had tennis courts, an indoor/outdoor pool and a fully equipped
gym. The grounds were perfectly manicured and a green house was set off in
the distance surrounded by beautiful gardens and fountains. This had always
been a wonderful place to grow up for the kids. It was the setting for many
memorable childhood adventures.
Taking Brett's
hand, they walked slowly up to the back patio entrance.
"Sweetie?"
"Yes love?"
Tori replied.
"You know everyone's
going to be there today." Brett inquired.
"I know honey.
Does that bother you?" Tori knew this subject was bound to come up.
"No not me.
I mean, you're not the first woman I've brought home. I don't think they're
going to expect to see you with me though. I'd understand if you're not ready
to tell anyone." Brett said with a little bit of apprehension.
"Honey, there's
nothing I would like more than to tell the world about us. I love you." She
stopped and brought Brett's hand to her lips and then placed it on her heart.
"I am very proud of what we have. You are everything to me Brett." She paused
and gave Brett time to comprehend what she was saying. "I don't know if they're
going to be there but there are a few people I need to tell in person. I have
to tell Aunt Diane and Uncle Paul about us." They were Cole and Pamela Crawford's
parents. "I'd hate to have them hear it from someone else. They have always
hoped Cole and I would get back together someday and they would be hurt if
they found out about us accidentally."
"Tori….. Are
you and Cole still involved? Why would they think that?" Brett's face immediately
started to turn pale at the mention of Cole's name. Although Brett really
liked Cole, somewhere in Brett's mind, she still associated him as being the
one that took Tori away from her, even if she now knew that wasn't the case.
"No honey were
not together in the sense that we're in a committed relationship. We do see
each other when one of us is in town. But that's about it. We haven't been
exclusive since high school." Tori tipped Brett's chin up to see Brett's eyes.
"Cole and I have always enjoyed each other's company and have shared many
things throughout the years. But I wasn't ready for a big commitment and he
was alright with that. We agreed to be there for each other until I changed
my mind about our commitment to each other or if either of us found someone
else we wanted to see exclusively. That time hadn't come. So we continued
to see each other. Cole and I have a very special friendship, Brett. He will
always have a place in my life. But you sweetheart, are the only one that
has my heart. Always and forever. Whatever comes of this……I want you to promise
me that we will always be friends. I won't live without you in my life again."
Tori watched as the tears that had filled Brett's eyes finally burst to flowing.
Tori opened her arms and Brett sank into them.
"Tori, I love
you so much. There is no one else for me but you. I know we still have a lot
to work out and we said we would take things a step at a time. It's just….I
feel so much for you already. It's overwhelming…" Brett didn't know how else
to feel. All her life all she truly ever wanted was Tori.
"I know honey.
I feel the same way. But we're not kids anymore and we have changed a lot
and I love what I've seen of you so far and I look forward to getting to know
every last bit of you. Nevertheless, I still need to talk to Aunt Diane and
Uncle Paul. This is going to come as a big surprise to them and I really have
to sit down and prepare them." Tori hoped that Brett understood what she was
saying.
"Do you want
me to go with you when you talk to them?" Brett buried her face in Tori's
sweater not wanting to lose their connection.
"No baby…I
think I better do that by myself." Tori tightened her grasp around Brett and
kissed her lovingly on the head. "As far as your family knowing, I would love
that. I've always adored them and really think of them as my own."
"Oh honey,
they feel the same about you. They really do. This will not only make my Dad's
year but his lifetime. I can't tell you how much he goes on about you. If
I wasn't so secure about my Dad's love for me, I might actual be jealous."
Brett pulled back slightly and patted Tori on the chest. "Bringing you home
to the family will be the easiest thing I've ever done. I love you."
"I love you
too little one. You know I've wanted us to be together for so long that I
just want to enjoy courting you. Do you think you could do that with me? You
know, the wine and dine stage? I know we've known each other all our lives
but I really would like to romance you off your feet." Tori had such an honest,
loving look on her face.
"Well I don't
think I've ever had a more appealing offer. Honey, I can think of nothing
better then to be wined and dined by you. Bring it on." Brett winked at Tori
and immediately captured her heart.
"Well sweetie,
you ain't seen nothing yet. I plan on lavishing you with all the world has
to offer." Tori bent down and sealed her promise with a kiss. "As much as
I'd like to spend the day here with you, we better get going or we'll be really
late for your folks." She looked at her watch, it was
TO BE CONTINUED. Installment Ten
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