BXBX NOVEL Chapter 19 - Pure Bliss
When they reached the stable, Luke brought Laura to the horse shade and let her choose between five different breeds of horses to ride.
Laura chose the black stallion, always been her favorite among breeds of horses. She climbs on the back of the horse easily and Luke followed. He feels contented letting Laura take the reign of the horse guiding the animal away from the stable. He sneaked his hands around her waist possessively, pulling her body closer to his.
Laura prompted the horse to move forward.
They toured the area in the next twenty minutes.
"Are you enjoying our horseback riding experience, sweetheart?" he asked as his lips were touching her earlobe lightly.
Laura grinned. "Yesss... so much!" she answered.
He kissed her head. "You will see a pristine lake fifteen minutes ahead... we can rest there if you want. I already instructed the servants to prepare a picnic table and a picnic blanket for us. There are plenty of foods as well..." he said cheerfully.
"I love that!" Laura smiled happily. If this is what it\'s like spending a typical day with Luke, she doesn\'t want to go home anymore. She\'s very much at home beside him. She can keep fantasizing about beautiful days like this with him.
A few minutes later.
The horse finally brought them to the marvelous lake, surrounded by trees and sunflowers. Everywhere she looked around her...there was an explosion of yellow colors. The place is so breathtaking, it induces a heady feeling of happiness in Laura\'s heart!
They get off the horse, she tied the rope around the nearest tree. They walked towards the picnic blanket beside the table laden with foods and fruits.
She feels giddy. "Oh, my...it\'s so beautiful here!" she exclaimed jubilantly.
Luke smiled. "I\'m glad you like it. I especially instructed the servants to plant sunflowers in this area so that you will see it one day with me," he said joyfully and opened his arms wide for her.
"Thank you!" Laura said and catapulted into his arms.
"I love you, sweetheart," he said with a serious face.
"I love you too!" she replied ecstatically.
He twirled her body... and the wind blows Laura\'s hair away from her face.
They were beaming at each other as happiness filled their hearts with gladness and contentment.
They finally rested in the picnic blanket under the shade of the Golden Wattle tree. They watched the sparkling water in the lake that glistened under the rays of the sun.
"Such a nice place to have a picnic! I love it!" Laura enthused.
"I\'m glad you like it. All my preparation in the past finally paid off!" he said proudly smiling into her face.
"Thanks for bringing me here, I love it!" she said her voice filled with gratitude.
Luke gathered her in his arms as they watched the picturesque surrounding heightened by the addicting presence of each other.
A few minutes later, they went horse riding again and explored the nearby areas, then went back to the picnic table to quench their thirst.
"The lake is lovely? Can we take a swim?" Laura asked him.
"Yes, of course!" he answered.
"B-but...I wasn\'t able to bring a dry dress to change into..." she said as disappointment marred her pretty face.
"Ah...that\'s not a problem... sweetheart," he assured her. He pointed at the brown leather knapsack on the chair. "That bag contains your clothes as well as mine. I have it prepared by the servants in advance just in case you want us to go swimming in the lake," he said, grinning.
"Awww, you have a quick mind!" she planted a quick kiss on his lips appreciating his thoughtfulness.
Luke responded with a kiss on her forehead. They shared a passionate kiss for a few minutes, then their lips parted.
"Let\'s go swimming now!" Laura said and rose to her feet swiftly.
"After you...sweetheart!" he said.
Laura bolted into the lake, screaming in delight while Luke was running behind her.
They plunged into the lake, creating a huge splash in the calm water.
The lake was filled with their ruckus laughter as they continue frolicking in the invigorating water with sheer abandon.
Hours went by.
The lovers were completely enjoying the tranquil area and the company of each other.
A few minutes later.
They finally got off from the water and went back to the picnic table. Luke opened the knapsack containing the dry clothes. First, he took out Laura\'s clothes and undergarments and handed it to her. Then he picked up the two long black cloaks and wrapped them around Laura.
"Go on, start changing your clothes while I\'m holding the cloak around you," he ordered.
Laura did as told. She\'s done dressing up. "It\'s now your turn. I\'ll hold the cloak for you," she volunteered.
"No need, I will just discard my wet clothes while you watched," he said and winked at her naughtily.
Laura blushed and giggled. "No way!" She wrapped the black cloak around him. "Get dressed now, my Lord!" she ordered.
"Yes, Madam!" Luke replied with a grin.
Done dressing, they continue enjoying the relaxing surrounding while whispering sweet nothings into each other\'s ears. They would burst into laughter every time Luke tickled Laura\'s side... then she would do the same to him.
They were having a good time while the hands of time are getting nearer to their impending parting.
It was already late in the afternoon, the sun already set on the horizon, they decided to leave the lake and rode the black stallion going back to the stable. From there... they boarded the horse-drawn carriage going back to the mansion.
After arriving in the mansion, they rested in Luke\'s bedroom for a while, entangled in each other\'s arms.
At exactly 6:30 in the evening, they dined in the dining hall. The servants have done a good job in decorating the hall and turning it into a romantic candlelit dinner for the lovers, complete with candles. The whole place was dotted with colorful flowers from top to bottom.
It was a wonderful experience for Laura and Luke.
After done eating, they retired into Luke\'s bedroom upstairs.
A few minutes later, they were already cuddling in bed and kissing each other passionately as strong desire flares up in their body. The lovers ended up naked under the sheet, locked in a steamy embrace. Once more, they engaged in pleasurable lovemaking that lasted up to one hour of pure bliss.
After the fires of desire faded away, they gazed into each other\'s eyes lovingly.
"Sleep for a few minutes, sweetheart. I will wake you up when we\'re ready to leave," he said softly, brushing his lips on her cheek lightly.
She closed her eyes and drifted into a slumber.
Luke wrapped Laura in his loving arms as he shut his eyes off to join her in a deep slumber.