This
had been a completely selfish decision. Although it was serving it’s
purpose, the fear that I’d gone too far was there in the back of my
mind. Reminding me that this was not safe. Sadie’s life could completely
blow up after tonight. But I’d wanted to do this. Making sure everyone
in this small town knew Sadie White was taken had been more important
than anything else at the moment. I hadn’t thought through the
repercussions of coming here tonight.
“So,
is Star seeing anyone? They only ever show her with you.” A guy sitting
across the fire from us asked as he leaned forward resting his elbows
on his knees in wait of my answer. His gaze shifted from me to Sadie
quickly and I could see the interest in his eyes. He wasn’t interested
in Star. He was trying to call me out in front of Sadie. The girl beside
him shot an annoyed frown in Sadie’s direction and confirmed what I’d
already picked up on. He was interested and Sadie of course was
completely clueless. She had no idea the affect she had on guys.
Sadie
cleared her throat to cover up a small chuckle and I turned my
attention from the curious crowd we’d gathered to look down at the
reason I was here tonight. Sadie smiled up at me with an amused grin
before taking a bite of the hot dog I’d roasted her over the fire.
“I’m not sure. I don’t exactly keep tabs on Star’s love life,” I replied not taking my eyes off Sadie.
More
questions were asked but I didn’t hear them. I’d answered enough
questions for the night. Sitting among her peers and making sure every
guy here knew Sadie was mine had been accomplished. Now, I wanted her
alone. No more questions about my music, Star, or personal life.
I stood up and reached for Sadie’s hand. “If you’ll excuse us, I want to go dance with Sadie.”
Her
big blue eyes flashed a surprised smile up at me as I pulled her close
against my side before leading her to a secluded moonlit section of the
beach.
I
squatted down and picked up one of Sadie’ small feet and slipped off
one of those heels that had been causing me to salivate all night. Her
legs were long enough without the help of the heels but damn if they
weren’t hot.
After
I had her barefoot, I placed her shoes beside mine. Glancing back at
the D.J. who was watching me closely waiting on my cue I gave him a nod
to let him know I was ready for that request now.
Instantly
familiar music began pouring through the speakers and I pulled Sadie in
my arms. I’d been singing this song at every venue I performed at over
the past year but I’d never much cared for it. This had been one of
those songs that didn’t really click with me, until now. Leaning down so
I was closer to Sadie’s ear I placed a small kiss on her temple then
began to sing,
“Let me hold you close just for tonight.
When you’re not in my arms, nothing seems right.
Just to see your smile lights up my darkest night.
So, baby, please dance with me in the moonlight.”
This
song would never be the same for me. I leaned back and tilted Sadie’s
face up so I could look into those eyes that had enraptured me from the
first moment I saw them.
“Your touch is my only addiction.
Your heartbeat takes my breath away.
You’ll break my heart if you don’t stay.
Your whispers sing to me each night, and your laugh is my only sun.
“Hold me and whisper you love me.
me and tell me there’s no world without you beside me.
Hold me, I need you to guide me. I can’t live without you.
Hold me and whisper you love me.
Hold me and tell me there’s no world without you beside me.
Hold me, I need you to guide me.”
The
emotion in her eyes as I gazed down at her literally took my breath
away. How was I ever going to leave her? How would I ever sing this song
again without her there, close beside me?
“I’ve
never understood those words until tonight. I sang them, but I didn’t
write them. I didn’t want to record the song, but I lost the battle.
Now, when I sing those words, I’ll have a face to put behind them.” The
tightness in my chest surprised me but I knew why it was there. “I just
hope I’m able to get through those words when you’re a thousand miles
away.”
Sadie
didn’t say a word. She blinked several times and the unshed tears in
her eyes glistened in the moonlight. Making myself miserable thinking
about it was one thing but I hated myself for doing this to her. For
now, I could hold on to her and reassure myself she was mine. I had her
here in my arms. Pulling her tightly against me, Sadie came willingly
and laid her head against my chest. The ache that had tightened inside
eased some but the fear... it was still there.
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