BK 2 - Chapter 8 - Dreams
Kitty felt like she was living in a dream as they drove the rest of the way to Monterey. Aiden held her hand, and she got butterflies in her belly every time he lifted it to his lips. They talked a little but mainly listened to music during the drive down Highway One.
By the time they arrived, they were just in time to catch the picturesque orange and yellow sunset that was breathtakingly beautiful, reflecting off the sea. Aiden had found them a hotel that sat right on the ocean, and he was planning to head straight there when Kitty stopped him.
"Can we stop at a convenience store or gas station?" He looked at her in confusion.
"Sure, but I was planning on ordering dinner when we got to the hotel. Are you hungry?" He pulled into the parking lot of a store down the street from the hotel and noticed the slight blush on Kitty's cheeks.
"I'm hungry, but I can wait for dinner. I just wanted to pick something up. I'll be quick. Do you want anything?" Aiden shook his head and handed her his credit card, which she declined. She had enough cash for what she was buying.
"I have cash." Kitty went inside to look for condoms. She noticed they were behind the counter, so she would have to ask the man working the cash register for them.
"I need some condoms." She said, trying to sound confident and not like a nervous teenager.
"What size and what kind?" Kitty was caught off guard. She didn't even know they came in different sizes or types. When the young man noticed her hesitation, he pulled out a box and showed it to her.
"Try these, they're large, so if he's extra large or medium, they should still work. If he's small, then you may have a problem." Kitty felt her face flaming from this conversation. She asked for two boxes, paid him, and left the store after putting them in her pocket. She wasn't ready to show Aiden what she'd bought.
"Did you get what you needed?" He didn't see her carry anything out, so he assumed whatever it was could fit in her pocket.
"Yep, now I'm ready for the hotel." Kitty was glad it was dark, so he couldn't see her red face.
When they pulled up to the hotel, she was speechless. It was, without a doubt, the most beautiful one she'd ever been to. It was six stories high and long, so most of the rooms had an ocean view. It wasn't the biggest hotel in the area, but it seemed very comfortable. The hotels Kitty had stayed in seemed like dumpsters compared to this place, and she hadn't even seen the inside.
Aiden went into the office to grab their key cards and then drove around to the side so they could go into the door closest to their room. Luckily there was a luggage cart near the entrance to carry all the shopping bags, so they would only have to make one trip.
Once they had loaded everything onto the cart, they headed to the elevator. Aiden pushed the six on the panel, and Kitty felt her excitement building by being in such a nice place. When they got off the elevator, she was already impressed by the cleanliness and decor of the hallway. It seemed very elegant.
When they arrived at room number 614, Aiden held the door open so she could go in first. There was already a dim light on, and Kitty walked around the gigantic room, trying to take it all in.
The floors were covered in a thick white carpet that made Kitty kick her shoes off so she could feel it on her feet. She giggled as her feet sunk into the softness. The decor was beach themed with seashell-designed wallpaper, pale blue bedding on the king-sized bed, and white furniture. There was a dresser, two bedside tables, a loveseat, and two chairs.
Everything was so luxurious that Kitty wanted to shower before touching anything. She felt like she was the dirtiest thing in the room. She noticed a small fireplace next to the sliding glass doors that opened to their private balcony, looking over the ocean.
"What do you think? I like this type of hotel because it feels more home-like than the big fancy ones." Aiden had pulled the cart into the room and watched as Kitty walked around. He loved showing her new things because her face reflected her emotions, and he could tell he had made the right choice with this place.
"It's fantastic. I love it." Kitty walked over to him and kissed his cheek. Aiden wrapped his arms around her and held her to him, taking comfort in having her with him.
Aiden called and ordered food while Kitty started unpacking their things. She hung some of her clothes in the closet, lovingly touching each piece as she did. It was still unbelievable to her that this was all happening. She left her lingerie in the shopping bag and put it in the dresser with the rest of their clothes.
Kitty unpacked their bathroom items, including the good-smelling body wash and lotions she had bought. She went to the bag with her art supplies when she was done. She couldn't wait to put those to use, and she thought the first picture she would do was a charcoal drawing of Aiden.
She sat the bag on the floor next to the dresser and walked over to the sliding glass doors. She opened them and stepped onto the balcony looking at the beach below her. She felt tears stinging her eyes as she stood there, and before she knew it, Aiden was hugging her from behind.
"What's wrong?" He leaned down and kissed her head. She didn't know what to say. Everything that had happened was catching up to her and was now bubbling to the surface.
"Nothing and everything. I don't understand this. Why did you come into my life, pulling me out of the dirt and into your world? This doesn't feel real, and I don't want to wake up if it's a dream. On the other hand, I have angered the Italian mob, and they want to kill me. So am I living in a dream or a nightmare?" She leaned back against him, taking comfort in his warm embrace.
"If this is a dream, it's my dream too. I promise you it's very real, and you were never in the dirt. My dear sweet girl, you were the shining light beckoning me to you. I'm at your mercy and will do whatever I need to so I can be at your side. Whatever dreams you have, I'll support them. Wherever you want to go, I'll take you there. You are special, Kitty, in more ways than you know, and I hope you allow me to be there as you reach your full potential."
Aiden turned her around and wiped the tears from her cheeks. He knew this was a lot for her to take in, and he understood. However, he meant everything he said. Even if Kitty didn't know it yet, she was his mate, so he would do anything to make her happy.
"You sure know what to say to make me feel better. Thank you for believing in me. I know we've only known each other for a little more than twenty-four hours, but is it weird that I feel like this was meant to be?" Aiden knew it was time to tell Kitty the truth about everything.
"No, that's not weird at all. Our food should be here soon, so how about we eat and then talk." Kitty figured she needed to tell him about her past and the dirtbag foster parents she had lived with through the years. She never talked about that stuff with anyone other than her former case worker Sarah.
"Okay. While we're waiting, I'm going to take a shower so I can change my clothes. I feel too dirty to sit on the furniture."
They walked back into the room, and Kitty went to the dresser. She looked in the bag from the lingerie shop and pulled out a pair of lacy black panties. She also took out one of the pajama sets. This one was dark blue satin with shorts and a short-sleeved top. She figured she would save the more revealing ones for later. She snuck the two boxes of condoms into the bag before she closed the drawer.
Kitty started the shower in the huge bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror. She had to admit she looked like she was glowing. She knew Aiden was responsible for that by caring for her the way he did.
She showered quickly using one of her new body washes that smelled like musky amber. When she was done, she used the matching lotion. After she dried her hair using the small hairdryer in the bathroom, she put the new panties and pajamas on.
The satin against her skin felt smooth and cool. When she looked in the mirror to see how they fit her, she couldn't believe it. Kitty thought she no longer looked like a teenager but a young woman. When she walked out of the bathroom, Aiden was setting their food up at the small table, and he froze when he saw her.
He almost dropped the container he was holding as he stared at her. She looked like something out of a fantasy. The shorts showed off her beautiful legs. Her top was slightly snug, accenting her breasts. He forgot all about eating and wanted to unwrap this beautiful present instead. When Aiden heard Kitty giggling, he came out of his trance.
"I take it you like what I'm wearing." She sauntered over to him, and he had to swallow before he could speak.
"You could say that." He couldn't get any other words out as he continued to stare at her.
"After we have our talk tonight, maybe I'll let you see what's underneath." Kitty laughed as she saw him squirming from the tightness she could see in his pants.
"If that's my prize, let's talk while we eat." Aiden leaned over and kissed her quickly, afraid that he would be opening his present early if it went too far.
