You Light Up My World

You Light Up My World
ELLA

Lucas directed me to the most beautiful resort I had ever been to. I was surprised that it belonged to him.

It had a high-rise hotel and Lucas led me into the building. We ended up on the highest floor and got into one of the suites. It was beautifully furnished but I was surprised that Lucas had the key card with him.

"How did you know that we would end up coming here?" I asked him.

He smiled. "Well, I didn't know for a fact. "Before now, I had thought of bringing you here but something happened, and, of course, you know what happened, and our plans got ruined.

When I had this hotel built, I reserved this room for myself. I always came here alone. Once in a while I would gaze at the stars and enjoy their beauty."

"That's weird," I replied.

Lucas threw his head back and laughed, "I guess you have to experience it, my dear in order to understand how amazing it is."

I had no interest in looking at the stars but since Lucas thought it was amazing, who was I to say otherwise."

Lucas seemed to know what I was thinking from the way he stared at me so as I sat on the couch, I smiled and asked, "So, is it really that nice? I mean, gazing at the stars."

He chuckled and sat beside me. "Of course, you're going to enjoy it. Gazing at the stars with someone you love gives one of the best feelings in the world."

"How would you know?" I asked. "You said you always came here alone."

"I imagined myself with Nova's mum each time I came here," Lucas replied.

"In that case, I'll like to try it. But the stars are not yet out because it's only evening."

"But they'll be out," he said. "Just be patient."

I yawned as I felt quite hungry. "Alright, Lucas. I'll just wait until it's time for us to gaze at the stars."

"First of all, let's eat," Lucas said. "It's been a while since we ate together, and I didn't think I'd be able to spend time with you again, not so soon anyway."

I turned my body so I could stare at him. He was smiling at me and his eyes held so much love. I recalled our first time together and wondered if Lucas was going to make a move on me in his favorite suite.

He kept staring at me while I went on my knees, placed my hands around his neck, and slowly kissed him on his cheeks.

After that, I moved back to return to my original position but Lucas circled my waist with his arm and pulled me closer to him.

I smiled as he caressed my lips with his thumb before joining our bodies in a warm embrace.

"I love you so much, baby." Lucas whispered before letting me go.

I sat back and hugged my knees, staring at him and feeling on top of the world.

He ordered dinner to be served, and soon two plates of food were brought into our room. We sat at the dining table and ate. Lucas kept staring at me while I ate, ignoring his food.

"I thought you were hungry," I said to him. "You've barely touched your food and keep staring at me. You wouldn't want to create a hole in my face now, would you?"

He chuckled, "I can't help it. Being here with you is like a dream come true. I was so depressed. Everything between us seemed to have ended so suddenly. Once again, I'm sorry for cutting you off. I just wanted to make Nova happy."

"I understand, Lucas. I guess if my dad had been in your shoes, he would have done the same for me. I'll never understand a father or mother's love because I don't have children of my own, but I'll always appreciate it because I'm a recipient of such love.

Lucas, let's put the past behind us. I don't want to talk about it anymore. Right now, we are happy and we are back together, that's all that matters."

Lucas smiled at me, got up, and came to stand behind me. I stared at his food and knew that he had no intention of eating, not now anyway.

He moved closer to my neck and said, "Your plate is now empty, baby."

I felt his lips on the back of my neck and my body shivered. I got up almost immediately and turned to stare at him. Without another word, he crashed his lips against mine.

My hands cupped his cheeks as his hands circled my neck as we kissed passionately and made our way to the floor/ sofa bed.

As we stood by it, kissing, I deliberately fell on my back, taking Lucas with me. He placed his hands by my sides so I wouldn't get hurt in the process.

He stared at me in disbelief and I chuckled, pulled his face closer, and resumed the kiss. We doffed our clothes as quickly as possible and I closed my eyes when Lucas entered me.

As before, he fucked me slowly and only took his eyes away from mine when his tongue found its way to the tips of my breasts. It was just as amazing as the first time and when our passion was spent, I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

When I opened my eyes, I was alone on the sofa bed. I got up, saw Lucas' shirt beside me, and smiled. I looked around the suite and realized that Lucas was out on the balcony.

I went out and stood with him, wearing almost nothing except his shirt. He had only his pants on, it was already dark, and the stars were out in the sky.

"You're awake," he said. "You did sleep for a while. I guess you were tired."

I smiled. "I'm sorry, Lucas. I haven't really had a good sleep in a long time. Sleeping has been difficult for me because I was heartbroken."

"I understand," he replied. "And I'm going to make it up to you. I promise."

"I know and I don't doubt you," I placed a hand on his shoulder and kissed his cheek.

Lucas said, "Hold on," and went back into the room. He came out with a telescope, a mount, and a high tripod.

I watched him as he set up the telescope and afterward said, "Come and stand in front of me. Let's look at the stars together.

I stood in front of him while he circled his arms around my waist. We both watched the stars for a while and Lucas' breath fanned my neck when he wasn't teaching me about the stars.

I was surprised that the moment felt special. I had never thought I would enjoy looking at the stars. I guess it was the atmosphere. Lucas had played a nice song when he went in to get the telescope and now I understand why.

We kept looking at the stars and eventually, Lucas said, "Look at how beautiful they are, yet they do not compare to your beauty. Now, each time I look at the stars, I will remember that at a time when I did not expect, a beautiful light came into my life and illuminated it.

Like these stars that illuminate the night, you light up my world, Ella. Thank you for giving me another chance, for giving our love a second chance."

I felt really moved by Lucas' words and turned to stare at him. Seeing the emotion in his eyes, I could not hold back. I cupped his cheeks and sealed his lips with a deep kiss.

He returned my kisses and lifted me off the ground, taking me into the room. He gently placed me on the bed and we rolled around the sheets, kissing until we were both out of breath.

Lucas stroked my hair and asked, "Can I make love to you, again?"

I knelt on the bed and my hands went to one of the buttons on the shirt I wore. Lucas sat up and stared at me in confusion, "Did I say something wrong?"

I placed a finger on his lips and said, "Shh. I'm about to give an answer to your question.

His face curved into a smile when I unbuttoned the shirt completely and took it off. He kept looking at me as I unzipped his pants and began to pull it down.

"Now I understand why you are the best student in your class," he said cheerfully. "Miss Ella Flores, you do learn really fast."

When Lucas and I finally left the resort, he said it was time to go back home. I had spent the rest of my day with him and some part of the night, and I knew my parents would be worried.

Perhaps they didn't call me because they didn't want me to be uncomfortable. Lucas drove behind me until I got to the entrance of my house.

He called my line and said, "Okay baby, this is where we're going to call it a night, but I'm going to see you tomorrow. I have a place in mind I'd like us to go, but after your classes though, because I do not want to interfere with what you're doing in school."

I smiled, "Okay, Lucas. As I said before, wherever you have in mind, I'll be willing to go with you. Good night, my love and call me when you get back home."

"I sure will," he replied.

The moment he drove off, my mind went back to Nova and how she had tricked me into going to the garden with her. She could have been upfront and told me the truth, but it seems she wanted to pull my legs a little.

She even made me think the worst about her. But now I realized that Nova was such a good person. Yes, I knew she wasn't a bad person before, but I always saw her with different shades.

After what she did for me today, I'll always see her differently. If I had turned away and left, I would never have gotten the chance to be with Lucas again.

I took out my phone and called her. When she answered the call, I said, "Thank you so much, Nova. I really appreciate what you've done for me today."

"Cut it out," she said, interrupting me. "Listen, I do not care about you, and you and I will never be friends. What I did today, I didn't do it for you. I did it for my dad. I cannot bear to see him so unhappy.

But do not think that this absolves you of the hurt and the pain you caused me. I still see you as the enemy, but in front of my dad, I'll try to be nice and civil toward you, because I want him to be happy.

So, if it's possible, don't call me anymore, and don't try to be my friend, Ella, because the hurt and the pain you have caused me is something I'll never be able to forget."

"I've heard you, Nova," I said. "And I understand. Thank you very much. I'll do my best to grant your wishes."

"You seem to think I was asking you for a favor," she replied. "You do not have to grant my wishes, because this is the last time I'm taking your call. Rubbish."

As she ended the call, I sighed. So much for being a good and nice girl. Well, despite how she spoke to me and how annoying she sounded, it did not change the fact that she had given me back what I wanted the most in my life.

So, I wouldn't hate her. No matter what, I was going to keep treating her nicely. After that, I turned off my ignition and came out of my car.

As I walked back inside, I saw my mom and dad in the living room watching TV. I smiled at them and greeted, "Good evening, Mom. Good evening, Dad. I'm so sorry I'm late. I know you guys must have been worried about me."

"Yes, we even had dinner without you," my mom said. "But I packed yours away just in case you want to eat in your room like you have been doing the past few days."

I smiled and went to sit beside my mum. "I'm so sorry, Mom. I know that in the past few days, I've not been nice to you and Dad. I guess I was going through so much, and I didn't know how to handle it properly. For that, I'm sorry.

The truth is that I love both of you so much, and that will never change. You're both my inspiration, and you both have what is beautiful.

Each time I look at both of you, I tell myself that I want this - a man who would love me as much as Dad loves Mum and whom I'll love as much as Mum loves Dad. You both are perfect."

My parents smiled, and my Dad pinched my cheeks, saying, "Wow, you've learned how to say sweet words, haven't you? I'm surprised though, I mean, considering how sad and depressed you've been, your mood suddenly seems to have improved."

"Yeah, it beats my imagination," my Mom added. "Because, for someone who is heartbroken or who didn't want to have breakfast this morning, you seem too happy. Tell me, is there something you're not telling us?"

"What are you talking about, Mom?" I asked with a smile, not wanting to give away the fact that I had reconciled with Lucas. Yes, I didn't want to give away the fact that I had reconciled with Lucas, but I was just too happy. I couldn't help it.

Being the people who love me most in the world, my parents were bound to notice my countenance.

My Dad, however, had a frown on his face. He turned me to face him and stared at me for a while, as though he was trying to search for the truth by staring into my eyes.

"I smiled, "Quit looking at me that way, Dad. It's scary."

However, my Dad did not smile. "Tell me, Ella, have you gotten back with Lucas? I hope you have not revived your relationship with that scumbag. Tell me the truth, Ella."