Chapter One #2
The first bite of cake the couple fed each other was gentle and loving and the crowd cheered accordingly, but then they went for a second piece.
As one could only imagine that piece never made it to the inside of either of their mouths.
Julie smeared her piece all over Brian’s face then she took off running around the dance floor.
Her groom, however, thought better of it, ate the piece meant for her then went running after his bride.
The entire crowd had a good laugh, and the new couple ended the chase with their first dance.
After watching the father-daughter dance and participating in the dollar dance with Brian, Annie returned to her seat to catch her breath.
It was Josh’s turn to dance with the bride.
Annie was mesmerized by the way he moved effortlessly across the floor.
She admired his grace, and her heart ached a little bit more with love each time his genuine smile beamed while making Julie laugh.
The true love she felt for him was a bit overwhelming and she silently prayed they would get their second chance.
If she were so lucky, she would do everything in her power to make that chance count.
Lost in her dream world and oblivious to her surroundings, Josh startled her with a touch on her shoulder and she jumped.
“Annie, I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you.
She let out a laugh and shrugged. “It’s okay, I was kind of out in lala land. Looked like you were having a good time out there.”
“Yeah, I’m having more fun that I thought I would. I’m glad you decided to stay.”
“I am too Josh. Thanks for twisting my arm.” He took a seat beside her, drank the rest of his champagne then turned to face her. He was kind of intimidating and tense sometimes, but those traits made him even more sexy to her.
“Do you think you could handle dancing with me?”
She hesitated only for a second.
Is he kidding?
She’d been waiting all night, hoping he’d ask.
“I thought you’d never ask.”
She could think of nothing she wanted more and took hold when he held out a hand. As Josh folded her into his embrace, she melted right into place. Her body remembered the place so well.
His beautiful eyes were fixed, igniting a fire deep in her soul.
“Annie, I want so badly to just say all is forgiven but it was a little more complicated for me.” He whispered softly into her ear, “but maybe we could make a new start, take it slow and talk things out?”
Relief washed over her. She could hardly believe what she was hearing, especially after the disaster in her shop yesterday. The dread she’d been harboring in case things didn’t work out like she hoped, faded away completely. She pushed back slightly to take in the sincerity on his face.
“I would like that so much. I hate to admit I was a little worried after I saw you yesterday. I was afraid to come here and see you again after that.”
“I know the feeling.” Josh tightened his grip around her.
“All through the wedding I just knew you would deliver that cake and leave before we could get there, and it scared the shit out of me. All I could think of was wanting to hold you again, just like this, I just thought I never would again.” Then he squeezed her closer.
“Josh, I love being in your arms.”
“This is where I always wanted you to be, Annie.”
The End.
Thank you so much for reading Wrong Date, Right Mountain Man. If you loved Josh and Annie’s story, then you’ll love Massive Size Mountain Man by SE Law.