Chapter 17

Leah bounced out of bed the next morning. She had a busy day planned with meeting Josh’s fiancée and going to the theme park with Richie and Ava, both of which she was very excited about. After she showered and got dressed she made her way into town to meet Josh and Emily. When she first saw Emily she was surprised, she wasn’t the usual overly confident type that Josh normally dated. She seemed quite shy and reserved, only smiling politely when Josh introduced them. During the time they spent together she gradually came out of her shell and Leah came to the conclusion that she was good for Josh. She was a really sweet girl and it was clear from their interaction that they were both mad about each other which pleased Leah. “So does she get the thumbs up then?” Josh asked as he waited with Leah until her taxi showed up. “Two thumbs up! She’s great, not what I expected but I like her,” Leah smiled. She could she the relief sweep over Josh as he took in the news that she liked her, he always valued her opinion. As the taxi drew up Leah invited Josh and Emily to a BBQ they were having at the house on Saturday, which he told her he wouldn’t miss and they parted company.


Leah had agreed to meet up with Richie and Ava outside the theme park as she wasn’t sure how long her meeting with Josh would last and didn’t want them hanging around at the house waiting on her. The area was busy and it took her a few minutes to spot them both through the crowds before she made her way over. She was greeted by a big hug from Ava who seemed really pleased she had come along and a kiss on the cheek from Richie. Before she could say anything Ava had taken them both by the hand and started running towards the entrance. They could only go on the smaller rides due to Ava not meeting the height restrictions on the big rides, which Leah was pleased about as she’s scared of heights. They did managed to get her on the water rides, that seemed to be her favourite and after the third time the three of them were soaking wet and doing more of a waddle than a walk. They made the glass maze a competition with the first one out being allowed to pick the next ride. It was a lot harder than it looked and Leah saw a lot of people taking bumps to the head. Taking it easy at first she felt her way around and Ava did the same. Eventually she saw Ava outside the maze and jumping in excitement that she had won. Richie had also seen her and thought he had found the way out making a run for it so he wasn’t last out. Leah didn’t know whether to laugh or panic when she heard the massive thud from the glass where he ran straight into it. It had been so funny from her point of view but she didn’t know if he was hurt or not since he had managed to knock himself flat on the floor.


Making her way towards him she found him curled up in laughter. The way he was laughing made her buckle too and the two of them were sitting on the floor of the maze attracting strange looks and pointing from the people passing by which made them laugh all the harder. Eventually helping him up they made their way out and over to the first aid cabin to have him checked over at Ava’s orders, “Know dad, you always tell me to take a bump to the head seriously! You could have brain damage.” Leah couldn’t help but laugh at the seriousness of her voice as she dragged her father to be checked out. After being told he would be bruised but okay, the three of them made their way to get dinner. Ava won at the maze so she made the choice of a diner in the theme park that had windows looking in on the people in a haunted house ride. Leah thought it was a good choice as she was entertained by watching the reactions of people getting a fright. “Leah, did you have a bump to the head too?” Ava asked her with a serious tone that confused her. “I think she’s wondering what you’re laughing at,” Richie added. Leah explained that in movies the people that get a fright always scream but in reality they do silly things. She made them watch as they saw people make low wails and run into walls while others screwed up their faces and ran on the spot. Soon it had all three of them in fits of laughter. Richie was also intrigued by how much she could guess about the people around her. While in the park he kept asking her to tell him the story of people that he would point out to her. It wasn’t anything she considered special, it was just a habit of hers while she was bored that she began watching people and soon was able to identify different emotions and place a story on them. She left Richie amazed when she guessed a lot about him, “You’re a psychic or something,” he had exclaimed. “You believe in all that stuff? I think it’s a load of rubbish personally, if you watch someone you can tell them about there self, and the people that go to them usually want to believe so whatever they tell them they will link it to something in their life. I think they are just con artists,” Leah said. Richie thought about what she had said and nodded in agreement. “I never thought of it like that before, I mean I never really believed it but I did wonder how they knew things they shouldn’t. You’ve got a few more brain cells in there than you let on,” Richie smiled at her and she thought she was going to melt, those eyes when she felt them on her were intoxicating.


By the time they left the theme park it was late and Ava was falling asleep in the car. She had been so lively all day that she had exhausted herself. Leah and Richie spent the drive home almost in silence so they wouldn’t wake Ava. When they arrived at the house Richie handed Leah the key to the door while he picked up Ava and carried her in and up to her bed. On his return he got out two glasses and filled them with wine and passed one to Leah before going into the living room. They sat close together on the couch deep in conversation. Even when they were talking about a serious subject he still had the ability to make her laugh, which she loved. Moving in close to her and looking straight into her eyes Richie asked, “So you’ve told me my story and almost everyone’s we passed today, are you going to tell me yours?” Leah looked at him for a few seconds before answering, “That’s for another time,” and moved in to meet his lips with hers. The kiss was long and passionate, both of them desiring to taste more of each other. Richie gently forced her backwards until she was lying on the couch with him on top of her tenderly kissing her neck, as his warm breath met her skin with a soft tickle. As he made to remove her top she sat up quickly pushing him backwards until his head was rested on the arm of the chair, “Who said you were in charge?” she asked as she moved in to kiss him deeply and slowly began unbuttoning his shirt as he allowed his hands to take in the shape of her body through her clothes. Just as she completely removed his shirt they heard the front door open and Tico and his wife come back. Laughing Leah grabbed Richie by the hand and they ran up the stairs before they saw them.


Bursting into Richie’s room they both landed on the bed trying not to laugh too loud incase they woke up Ava. It took them a while to calm down enough to be able to speak. “Well that could have been really embarrassing,” Leah said. “We might get a visitor in a minute. She’s going to go nuts when she see’s the couch! Has a thing about the chairs, you either sit properly or not at all, God forbid you ever crumpled a cushion and I left my shirt so I’ll be in the bad books in the morning!” Richie told her causing her to laugh again. Richie pulled her over to him and kissed her again, this time pausing after it to look her in the eye. They just stared at each other feeling their desire grow. Leah pulled his mouth back to hers while exploring his bare chest and arms with her hands. He responded by pulling her up so he could remove her top, his breath warm on her skin as he tenderly kissed her from her neck down until she felt his mouth brush the tip of her breast while his hand engulfed the other causing her breath to quicken. As he moved down further to the rim of her skirt he felt her begin to tremble and retraced his movement back to her mouth enveloping her in his desire. Reaching down his body, she felt the hardness in his jeans grow and giggled as she began to unbutton them. Slowly and seductively she made her way down his body, kissing and massaging him all over before she finally reached his cock which rose in anticipation at the warmth of her breath. With the touch of her wet and inviting mouth he suppressed a groan. Slowly she teased him at first, enjoying the power she had over him at this moment which made her laugh, the vibration through him causing him to groan then she let her tongue dance around him as she felt his muscles tighten in pleasure. Feeling his hand on her head she looked up at him as he picked her up and put her on the bed as he leaned over her and kissed her once again with a hunger more powerful than before. Slowly he kissed her on her neck, working his way down to her breasts and stomach and all down each of her legs before making his way back up and removing her skirt with a mischievous smile that made her melt. Feeling the anticipation building as he kissed the top of her inner thighs he finally lowered his mouth and tasted her. Effortlessly working her clitoris and inserting a finger as she tried not to groan with the pleasure of it. Her wetness encouraging Richie’s erection to throb between his legs. Her heart pounding as she felt her orgasm approach and her hips lift from the bed as the sensation swept through her. Pulling Richie up to face her she kissed him longingly, wanting to feel him inside her. Slowly he entered her, moving slowly together until desire won over and they began to quicken the pace. Both of them caught up in the moment unable to focus yet aware of every move, every touch and every sensation. Taking in each other’s scent as they built up speed, he drove into her feeling the pressure increase. As he felt her come, he gave into his release as the pulsation of orgasm enveloped them in pleasure. Long and intense, they collapsed on the bed as after shocks ran through her and she felt him grow soft inside her. Exhausted, they pulled the covers over themselves as Richie held her tightly, both still breathing heavily.