"Don't forget the bags by the kitchen door " Rose told Arthur.
They were now leaving the beach house since there one week trip had come to an end.
Alex and Ralph had left in the morning and rest had decided to leave in the evening.
Arthur helped Rose into the car and waited for Irene since she came with them the last time.
"You guys go ahead, she will come with me " Sean said.
Both Arthur and Rose were surprised, since the day he had rescued her from her harassers both Irene and Sean became more close.
They laughed at each other's jokes even when they weren't funny, sat next to each other, and even shared food.
"Okay " Arthur got in the car and drove off.
"Now am sure they have something between them " Rose said.
Sean helped put her luggage in his car as she entered, he moved to the driver's seat and started the car.
They arrived at her home late in the night, he moved her luggage and helped her carry it at her doorway.
"Thank you " she said
"Have a good night " Sean turned around to leave.
He wanted to say more but he didn't want to make it awkward since they didn't know each other that much.
"Wait " she shouted stopping him.
"Yes ?"
"I know we didn't start off on the right foot but thank you for taking care of me after that night. The trip became more fun when I got to know you better " She said.
Sean didn't even know he was smiling but felt his lips curve into a smile.
"Am glad You had fun "
"Okay, that's all I wanted to say " Irene said.
"I will leave then " Sean felt something pull him as he turned to leave again. He wanted to tell her how he had enjoyed every minute with her at the beach house but the words failed to come out.
Irene watched him go but her heart told her to stop him. She remembered how they had shamelessly played in the water like a couple, sharing food and stupid jokes. But now things were going back to normal with her back to being an owner of a small bakery and Sean back to being the son of a rich man she couldn't date.
"Wait ..would you like a cup of coffee before you head off ?" she asked.
He turned and nodded like he was waiting for her to ask.
He carried her luggage and went inside with her.
Sean looked around, the interior of her home was warm and welcoming. It was small but Irene had organized everything in a wonderful order making it look stylish and homey.
She took the luggage into her room and told him to have a seat.
She came back and went into the kitchen, to prepare his cup of coffee. He watched her as she worked moving around in her small kitchen.
She had tied her short hair into a bun but some strands escaped falling onto her face.
Sean stood up and came into the kitchen.
"Give me a minute it will be ready soon " she said when she saw him came into the kitchen.
He nodded and continued to watch her, soon a cup of steaming hot coffee was in front of him.
"Enjoy " she said with a smile.
Sean took slow little sips of the coffee taking in its rich taste.
"It's perfect " he said.
"Am good in making coffee " Irene complimented herself
"I love your home "
"Thank you. I actually organized it with Rose's help since she has a touch in making things beautiful " Irene explained.
"She sure does " Sean agreed.
They finished the coffee, Irene took away the cups to the sink to wash them not knowing Sean was following her. When she turned around she bumped her head into his chest.
"Oh! Am sorry I didn't see you follow me " she said
Sean backed away so she could go ahead with her chore.
Irene turned and met his eyes as she dried her hands after washing the cups.
"Well I think its time for you to leave " she said.
"Yeah it's getting late, thank you for the coffee " Sean said as he got his jacket heading to the door.
She didn't leave where she was standing and gazed at him move to the door.
He turned expecting her to come to see him out, but she was still standing in the kitchen.
"Is something wrong?" he asked.
He watched her bite her lower lip as she tried to say what was on her mind. The more he waited the more anxious he felt.
Something pulled them together until the distance between them narrowed.
Sean nervously moved his hands to the back of her head and stroked her short hair.
Irene didn't do anything to stop him but stared deep into his eyes.
"Do you perhaps like me ?" she asked
"I think I do " Sean answered.
"Then why are you hesitating to say it?"
"I have never liked a woman before, it has always been the other way around "
Irene shook her head to his statement. So he was always on the receiving side no wonder he seemed to be having a hard time telling her how he felt.
"I would like to kiss you without permission, but I won't" Sean said
His eyes had been on her lips the whole time.
Irene smiled when she heard what he said.
"I give you permission you can go ahead and kiss me "
Sean didn't hold back after she told him to kiss her. He pulled her closer to him holding her head he bent down and kissed her.
She felt his foreign lips on hers as his warm tongue tasted every corner of her mouth.
Her brain and senses seemed to freeze with every kiss he delivered. She felt her body heat up wanting more and more of his lips.
She tiptoed as she held his neck so she could kiss him back.
Sean put his arms on her hips and carried her so she could match his height. She kissed him back aggressively enjoying his lips as much as she wanted.
They both pulled away after a while for air. Both there face had turned red with messy hair.
Sean gazed into her eyes as he held her in his hands.
"I think you should stay for the night " Irene suggested.
"I all do whatever you say " Sean responded.
She pointed to the bedroom were he merrily entered with her in his arms.