The tropical weather, together with the ambiance of the villa had calmed and relaxed them both down. It was like the last of the barriers between them had vanished, and it was the perfect time to express their love.
They were gazing out at the stars when Dimitri turned to her, staring at her lovingly, when she looked back at him he said, "Aurora sweetheart, I love you," he confessed.
She felt the love in the air but did not expect him to confess his feelings, so she was stunned when he did. He was never big on words, and it really surprised her, so she was not able to answer right away. "I…," she stammered when she saw the intensity in his eyes.
Dimitri turned away from her. She hesitated, and that told him what he needed to know. She was not ready. His confession just came out naturally, and he did not want her to feel she had to say the same thing just because he did. He wanted her confession to come out naturally as well.
