Jerry picks us up from the restaurant and we begin to ride the coastal highway again. This time I'm unable to keep my eyes open, despite my excitement and fall asleep. When I am gently shaken awake, my eyes light up with excitement.
"It's the amusement park! Why didn't you say so earlier," I say kissing Mekhi on the cheek.
"Because I wouldn't get to see this reaction," he says with a chuckle.
"You're such a tease," I laughing with him.
"Alright, let's go because you still have to get changed," he says unbuckling both of our seatbelts.
"Ahem, young master we will drop you off at the security gate and accompany you once inside the park," Jerry states after clearing his throat.
"That's fine Jerry, be sure not to follow too closely so as not to call attention to any of us," Mekhi says in his authoritative voice.
"Yes, sir. The park's security has also been notified of your arrival to assist in the monitoring of your movements," Jerry replies to Mekhi.
"That's good, thank you Jerry," Mekhi thanks him as he pulls up to the security gate and gets out to open the door for us.
"Young master and Miss. True," Jerry says nodding his head to each of us before closing our door and getting back into the SUV.
Walking through the security gate entrance reminds me of shopping with Mekhi at the mega mall. Being with him comes with these kind of hassles however we get to skip the wait in line for admission so that's a plus. We get to the security office where Mekhi is briefed on the security measurements in place and protocol should something happen. After the briefing we are escorted out of an inconspicuous door that's to the side of the admissions allowing us to blend in with the crowd.
"What about our admission," I ask Mekhi as we walk through the crowd.
"Don't worry it's already taken care of," he answers squeezing my hand.
"Okay," I say nodding my head.
"You can change into your swimsuit if you want to go to the water park first," he says as we walk past the photo op area where families and couples alike pose in front of the amusement park's sign with a fountain backdrop.
"Yes, let's go to the water park first before it gets too late," I say returning my attention to him after watching people take their pictures.
We find a restroom near the entrance and I go in to change into my swimsuit. I put on one of the swimsuits that Mekhi chose for me on our shopping trip. It is a one piece that has the back and sides all cut out leaving a strip of fabric that connects the bikini bottom to the to, a strip of fabric in the back to clasp the top in place and halter ties at the top. It is white in color and I pull on the shorts I brought with me folding my dress along with my underwear and placing them into my bag carefully. After adjusting the straps so that they aren't so tight around my neck, I check my appearance in the mirror and lightly touch up my lip gloss and fix my hair before sliding my shades on and leaving the restroom. I find Mekhi waiting in front of the fence with one hand in his pocket and the other holding his phone that has drawn his attention until he feels my gaze on him. His eyes meet mine and my heartbeat speeds up just a little bit looking into his golden brown eyes I can feel the pull they have on me as I make my way to him.
"So, what do you think? Does it look good enough," I ask once I reach him spinning around so that he can get a full view of my look.
"It looks just as good as it did when I picked it out," he says looking over every inch of me before returning his smoldering eyes to mine.
"Good," I say blushing from his look.
"Alright, let's get going so we can have a little time at the pool," he says pulling my hand and leads me to the water park area.
We ride a few water rides and slides before finally settling down at the pool. We find a table with a few lounge chairs to settle down at. I pull off my shorts off and fold them before sticking them back into my bag then take out the sunscreen. I sit on a lounge chair and begin rubbing the sunscreen on my arms then legs. As I prepare to squirt more into my hand Mekhi grabs the bottle before I can and when I finally look up, I notice that he's shirtless and whatever fussing I thought I was going to do gets stuck in my throat. His satin brown skin and his body sculpted by the heavens above glistens and gleams as his muscles flex while he rubs the sunscreen onto his own skin.
"What's wrong? Do you need me to help you put sunscreen on your back," he asks catching me off guard completely.
"Umm, sure," I say trying to compose my thoughts.
"Okay, turn around," he says and I comply.
He squirts more sunscreen into his hands then rub them together to warm it up before starting to rub it into my shoulders.
"Mmm," a moan manages to escape my lips as he slowly and thoroughly rubs the sunscreen onto my back.
"Feels good," he asks increasing the pressure slightly.
"It feels amazing," I answer and he continues his massage for a few more minutes.
"Let me help you with your back," I say when he's finished with mine and he sits obediently while I stand and begin rubbing sunscreen onto his fine muscular back.
When we're finished we enter the pool and swim to our heart's content. We splash each other, kiss each other, and just enjoy our time together. After swimming for a short period of time we exit the pool and head to the showers to freshen up then enjoy the rest of the amusement park.
"What would you like to do now that you've gone swimming," Mekhi asks as we hold hands and walk through the amusement park.
"Of course I want to ride every ride I can before the park closes," I answer with a mischievous grin.
"As you wish, my love," Mekhi answers before kissing my hand and leading me to the nearest rollercoaster.
We spend the next few hours wandering between various rides and games before ending the night with a ride on the Ferris wheel. While on the Ferris wheel, Mekhi pulls me close and I relax my head on his shoulder while enjoying the view of the park and moon on the ocean at a distance. With such a view, I find the courage to repeat to Mekhi what I said to Jay at the bar last night.
"Mekhi…" I say before losing the confidence I built myself up with while waiting in line to get on this ride.
"What's up baby," he asks rubbing my arm.
"I just want to say thank you," I say after taking a deep breath and praying silently for the strength and courage to say aloud the thoughts of my mind and heart.
"You're welcome," responds questioningly while searching my eyes trying to figure out what I'm trying to say as the Ferris wheel comes to a stop.
"Thank you for everything you have done for me and for looking after me. This last month for me has felt like a whirlwind love story and sometimes I have to pinch myself to see if it's real or if I'm dreaming. The way you care for and take of me has left me no space to feel any other way about you. Your selflessness and kindness has touched me in ways that I could only imagine. When I met you, I was just coming into being myself again but you helped me to see that there's more to myself and fast tracked my feelings for you. You wouldn't let me tell you last night, so I will tell you now. Kai, I have fallen in love with you and every day with you deepens that love making me fall harder. I was afraid to tell you this because it felt like it was too soon yet again from you I've learned that there's no time like the present. I know how I feel and I am confident in my feelings for you, so please continue to be good to me and I will give my all to you," I say watching the emotions play through his eyes until it stops somewhere between love and adoration.
"Baby, what are you trying to say," he asks me softly caressing my cheek with a smile he can barely contain.
"I love you, Kai," I say leaning into his caress and he intakes a sharp breath.
"These are your real feelings right, you're not saying this because of what happened last night," he asks trying to compose himself.
"Of course I'm saying this because of what happened last night. I told someone else that I love you before I had the chance to tell you myself. I was planning to tell you while we are on vacation and now is the best time. My mind is clear, we are happy, and I really can't hold it in anymore," I say with a smile.
"So you love me," he asks with a silly grin on his face.
"YES, I love you Mekhi Eason," I say again with a smile of my own.
"Say it again," Mekhi says as he lifts me from beside him to his lap.
"I love…" I manage to say before his lips blocks the rest of my words.
He kisses me passionately, his tongue exploring my mouth and taking all that it can. With one hand holding my head in place and the other on my waist, he manages to turn me so that I am straddling him rather than just sitting on his lap. The compartment that we're in moves slightly as the Ferris wheel begins to move again and Mekhi just pulls me closer. He moves from my lips and trails kisses down my neck and onto my shoulder before returning his assault to my lips. He releases me when I tap him repeatedly because I am out of breath and I rest my forehead against his.
"I love you too, baby," Mekhi says sincerely looking me in the eyes and holding my face with both hands causing me to blush although I've just confessed my love to him.
"Really," I say through my blush trying to stop my eyes from watering.
"Yes, really. I've loved you for a while now, I was just waiting for you to love me back," he says caressing my face.
"Aww, I'm so happy," I say as a tear finally escapes from my eye.
"Then why are you crying," he says with a light chuckle while wiping away my tear.
"Because I'm a sucker for love and a hopeless romantic," I say laughing with him as he wipes my tears and I run my fingers through his curls.
"Mmm," he replies before capturing my lips once more.
He finally releases me just as it's our turn to get off of the ride and I feel my face heat with blush as I walk past the attendant with the knowing look on his face.
"Are you ready to head back to the hotel," Mekhi asks sliding his hand into mine as we walk through the exit barrier of the ride.
"Yeah, I'm feeling a little tired," I answer him.
"Okay," he replies and signals the nearby guard for our departure.
We walk through the park making our way back to the entrance when a firework show is started. Despite the tiredness I feel I stop to watch the show, looking up as the bright colors light up the night sky slowly erasing the tiredness I feel.
"Beautiful, aren't they," Mekhi says into my ear as he snakes his hands around my waist.
"Yeah, they are," I reply leaning into his embrace and he kisses me behind the ear.
We watch the firework show until the end before finally leaving the park. Once we make it back into the black SUV, I stretch and yawn before curling myself into Mekhi's embrace and closing my eyes. Mekhi pulls me closer and drapes a jacket over me as I drift off to sleep.