Chapter Fifteen
On the last day, Jonas drove Samiyah back to the resort so she could prepare herself for whatever adventure he planned next.
“How should I dress,” she asked him.
“It’s an outdoor activity so dress comfortably.”
They kissed and parted ways when the elevator reached her floor. The entire time she’d been there, not one night had been spent in her suite. For a moment, Samiyah thought about spending the rest of her daytime there. Inside she showered and ordered room service while she gathered the clothes she laid out on the bed. She packed them neatly in her suitcase. Realistically, Samiyah needed to get her mind right. This trip was nearly over, and real life was waiting for her in Chicago. But she couldn’t shake the feeling of longing that sat deep in her loins. When Samiyah was finished packing, she dressed and blow dried her hair before stepping outside on her balcony.
Her mind traveled to the night they spent in front of his fireplace. In their haste to get to each other, they didn’t use a condom. Samiyah tried to inform Jonas of this but once they got started all reasoning flew out the window. She sighed, the last thing she needed was to slip up and get pregnant. Samiyah didn’t want to be nobodies baby mama. Minutes later, there was a knock at her door. She glided to the entrance and opened it without asking who was there.
His hands were tucked neatly in his pocket, his muscular build hidden behind a button down casual Perry Ellis shirt with an attractive fit. He kept his eyes on her and stepped in the doorway.
“Are you ready?”
She nodded, her eyes traveled down to his casual shorts that looked comfortable and smooth with a flat front design. Today Jonas had on sandals, and his feet were freshly pedicured.
“If you don’t mind, I want to check out first. If we end up staying wherever we’re going past check out time, I don’t want my belongings to stay behind.”
“No one would dare touch your items,” he said, forcing her into his hypnotic stare like he always did.
She smiled a bit. “I’ve already packed everything, and it’s ready to go anyway. I’ll just grab my suitcase.”
“Allow me,” he said.
She stepped to the side letting him enter. The nearness of his body awakened hers as if it was trained to rise every time he came around. He must have felt it too because he paused for a short moment before entering the room and grabbing her suitcase. When Jonas exited, the door closed behind him.
“You know that suitcase has wheels. You don’t have to carry it,” she implied.
He smirked. “I’d rather carry it.”
Samiyah loved the deep mellow of his voice, and she was feeling more and more down about their time together ending.
Downstairs at the counter, Samiyah checked out of her suite, and Jonas checked out of the penthouse. When valet brought the Ferrari around, Jonas placed the suitcase in his trunk. As they left the resort, Samiyah sighed dramatically.
“Everything okay,” he asked noticing her mood.
She turned slightly to him in her seat. “I want to thank you for this wonderful trip. There is no telling when I would’ve gotten around to taking a vacation like this.”
“Thank you for accepting the invitation.” He responded. “We should take more trips like this one.”
There it was again; he was talking as if they would always be around each other. “Why do you keep doing that,” she asked.
“Doing what?”
“Sometimes you talk as if you plan to marry me.” She laughed out loud.
He grinned, enjoying the sound of her voice. “Why is that so funny, Samiyah?”
Her laugh settled down. “Because it’s ridiculous.”
He switched gears and clenched his jaw never responding to her answer. The mood in the car shifted, and Samiyah cleared her throat.
“This place we’re going, is it far?”
“We’re almost there actually.”
He drove another mile before exiting and pulling into a parking area. They left the vehicle and made their way through a park and down to what looked like a small station. An orange trolley sat unoccupied with a line of people waiting to load.
“Jonas!” A guide walked to him his hand outstretched for a shake.
Jonas smiled and reached forward. “Mark, how are you?”
“I’m doing just fine, it’s been a long while, huh?”
Samiyah turned to him. “Everyone keeps saying that.”
Jonas chuckled, “Mark this is Samiyah, today is our last day on a short vacation, so I wanted to bring her by and give her a tour.”
“Of course, of course,” he repeated with a wink at Samiyah.
“Go ahead and find a seat.”
Jonas guided Samiyah to the trolley, and they got in.
“I know I’ve asked about where we’re going, but now I’m really curious.”
He leaned back and casually placed his arm behind her. “You’ll see in no time.”
When the trolly finally moved, they traveled down a steep rolling mountainside. Miles of green tropical forest loomed around them. Samiyah relaxed sitting against Jonas as the rich green leaves, shrubbery, and vegetation grew in a display of sublime nature.
When they arrived at their destination and exited the trolley, Jonas slid his hand in hers and led her to the entrance of a massive cave-like structure. Samiyah gasped covering her mouth at the colossal size of it. She was given a pair of headphones.
“What are these for?” she asked.
“It’s audio recording. You don’t have to wear those; it’s just an incentive. This is Cueva Clara it’s about one hundred and seventy feet in height.”
They made their way through the cave Samiyah in awe at the huge red clay like wall interior with jagged edges hanging from above. About fifteen minutes in Jonas pointed, and Samiyah followed his direction. What looked like a school of bats hung from overhead. She yelped and jumped into his arms. A wide smile covered his handsome face.
His lips touched the edge of her ear. “They won’t hurt a soul.”
The warmth of his mouth glazed her. They resumed their movements, and she could hear what sounded like water. Samiyah glanced down.
“There’s an underground river at a sink hole one hundred and fifty feet deep.”
“Will we get to see it,” she asked.
He looked at her questionably. “Do you want to?”
After Samiyah thought about it, she decided she didn’t want to see it. Jonas laughed, “Don’t be scared.” He said mocking her from when she told him the same thing a couple of nights before.
The cave walls spread far and deep with different sections breaking off into bottomless crevices of the massive structure.
“This is beautiful. Thank you for bringing me here.” Samiyah was so caught up by the breathtaking sight that she didn’t notice Jonas was, too. But it had nothing to do with the cave. This he’d seen many times, but Samiyah was becoming his favorite portrait to look at, seeing a different part every time his eyes fell upon her. When their tour ended, Jonas said his goodbyes to the guide, and they headed back to the car.
Samiyah checked the time, it was well into the evening. “I’m going to miss my flight if we don’t get to the airport,” she said; her mood changing once again to the somberness she held on the way to the caves.
“I would love it if you’d accompany me on my private jet.” He paused, “unless you’re dying to get away from me.” A fleeting smile crossed his face.
A flutter of butterflies flickered in her stomach. “I’d love to.”
His attention left the road and traveled to her. For a long moment, they stared at each other. More butterflies fluttered through her. The yearning was so strong, and Samiyah hated it. The last thing she wanted to do was get caught up in a man who could have any woman he wanted. Samiyah kept in mind her reasoning was clear, it made sense, no one could fall for someone this quickly. It was disastrous, and she was playing a dangerous game.
Pulling up to the private strip, Jonas parked the Ferrari mere feet away from the aircraft. They exited, and Jonas removed her suitcase and carried it to the jet. The doors were already extended, and a luxurious pair of steps awaited them. They climbed the stairs and stepped into an all black modern space with leather seats and the initials J. A. R. rooted on the headrests.
“Sit wherever you like.” He offered.
Samiyah made herself comfortable in a seat next to the window.
Jonas handed her bag to the stewardess and took a seat next to her. When the jet took off, Samiyah enjoyed the sight below her as she was able to take in the full experience of Puerto Rico from above. Not only was this the most fulfilling, but she would never forget it, and she didn’t want to.