Searching for Harmony: A Boston Love Novel (19 page)

Turning to Preston, I nodded as I smiled. “I certainly did.”

And just like that she took off running, back to her parents. “What was that all about?”

Shaking my head, I said, “Nothing. Let’s go back to the hotel. I’m freezing.”

Wiggling his eyebrows up and down, Preston said, “I know a way to warm you up.” Wrapping my arm around his waist, Preston and I walked back to the hotel. Making our way into the hotel, we stopped at the elevators and stared at each other.

“I think we should stay here a few days,” I said with a wicked smile.

Raising his eyebrow, he pulled me to him. “Your place or mine?”

My body was on fire as I thought about Preston holding me while we made love. “Mine,” I whispered.

Kissing the tip of my nose, he hit the elevator button and said, “Let me grab my bag and put it in your room and then I’ll check out.”

Pulling my head back, I looked at him and asked, “When did you check in?”

Grinning from ear to ear, he walked me into the elevator as it opened. “I checked in earlier, and the first thing I did was walk down to the lighthouse. Something drew me to it. I hadn’t been there very long before you showed up.”

My mouth dropped open. “We must have just missed each other. I’ve been going down there every day at the same time.”

Placing his hand behind my neck, he pulled me closer to him and whispered against my lips, “I’m sorry I took so long.”

Closing my eyes briefly, I opened them and looked into his eyes and asked, “How did you know to come here?”

Laughing, he said, “I didn’t. When I finally had some sense knocked into me, I went back to your condo. I walked around for about two hours until I saw the Chatten painting of the seaside. Then it hit me where you might be. I started hitting places that had lighthouses. Two nights ago I was sitting at a hotel bar and I heard this couple talking about a lighthouse on Nantucket. That’s when I remembered your dream of me taking you to Nantucket. I knew this had to be the next place I searched for you.”

The elevator door opened and I slowly backed out as I took his hands in mine. “I’m glad you found me.”

Preston picked me up and threw me over his shoulder as he quickly walked to the door to his room. “Duck your head, baby.”

Shutting the door behind us, he put me down and grabbed the sides of my face and kissed me. He backed me toward the bed until my knees hit and we both smiled against each other’s lips.

Taking a step back, Preston took his coat off and then ripped his shirt over his head. I followed his lead, and we were soon naked, with our hands moving across each other’s bodies.

Preston guided me down onto the bed as we quickly became lost in each other. Arching my back, I softly called out Preston’s name as he whispered in my ear, “You will never miss my touch again, baby.”

Smiling, I pushed Preston over as I rubbed myself against his dick and raised my eyebrow. “You know, since you officially didn’t bring me to Nantucket, the bet is still on.”

Preston’s eyes widened in horror as he slowly shook his head. “You wouldn’t.”

Giggling, I leaned over and sucked his lower lip into my mouth as we both let out a moan.

Wiggling my eyebrows, I said, “I even bought us matching T-shirts to wear!”

Preston rolled his eyes, lifted his hands up to the sky, and called out, “Why?”

My smile faded some as my eyes searched Preston’s handsome face. Laughing, he shook his head as he looked back at me. “Tell me what you’re thinking.”

A single tear rolled down my cheek as I whispered, “I’m thinking you are my forever.”

Sitting up, Preston wrapped his arms around me as he spoke softly in my ear. “And you’re my forever. I’m never letting you go.”

Sitting in the corner, I watched Harmony talking to Sandy and another girl. Her smile was infectious and I couldn’t help but smile every time she did.

Someone hit my leg, which was resting over my knee. Looking, I saw Jake standing over me. Pulling up a chair, he sat down and gave me a knowing smile. “So, you guys got back last night, huh?”

Shrugging, I brought my beer up to my lips and took a sip. I smiled and gave him a wink. “We decided to stay in Nantucket a few extra days.”

“Uh-huh. Well, I’m glad you finally snapped out of it and went looking for her.”

Staring at Jake, I asked, “Did you know where she was?”

Shaking his head, he tipped his beer back and finished it off. I couldn’t help but notice how tired he looked. Sandy had said that Jake’s residency was kicking his ass.

“I didn’t have a damn clue where she was. I even thought about hiring a private detective. Want to know who knew exactly where she was? You’re gonna shit your pants.”

Narrowing my eyes, I shook my head as I said, “I have no clue.”

“My parents.”

Pulling my head back in shock, my mouth gaped. “Huh? How? Why?”

“They were there and saw Harmony. I guess Harmony had an American Express card that my father gave her after the accident. She never used it, so when my father’s secretary saw the bill come across, she brought it to him. My parents took a trip there and stayed a few days to make sure Harmony was okay. They never fucking thought to tell me, though.”

“Wow,” I said as I pushed my hand through my hair. “But I thought your parents didn’t want to have anything to do with Harmony?”

“Yeah, me too. I did some digging around. My father’s company was the one that came in with the highest bid on Harmony and Trey’s house.”

Glancing across the room, I watched Harmony as I asked, “Does Harmony know?”

“Nah, I figured my parents are keeping it a secret for a reason, so who am I to say anything?”

The way her hands were flying around while she talked made me chuckle. “I think she would like to know that her parents really do care, though, don’t you?” Turning back to Jake, I saw he was watching Harmony, too.

“She seems so happy, Preston. Life is moving on for her and I don’t want to upset her.”

I finished off my beer and stood up. Slapping Jake on the back, I said, “Dude, it’s getting late. It’s now or never.”

Nodding, he jumped up and began taking in deep breaths and blowing them out. “Right. Now or never. I’ve got this.” Cracking his neck from side to side, he clapped his hands together and rubbed them back and forth as he kept repeating, “I’ve got this.”

“Jesus, dude. Just go do it. My God, you’ve warmed up enough.”

“Fuck you, Preston. Wait until you do this with Harmony. Then we will talk about how easy it is.”

My heart dropped at the thought of asking Harmony to marry me. I’d almost done it in Nantucket, but felt like it was too soon. I needed to stick with my plan and be patient.

Inhaling a deep breath and blowing it out quickly, Jake turned to me and smiled. “Here goes nothing.”

Giving him a thumbs-up, I nodded and said, “Go get her, tiger!”

Jake walked over to Sandy and whispered something in her ear. She nodded and said something to Harmony and the other girl and walked with Jake to the center of the room.

Harmony glanced over and smiled when she saw me. Motioning with my finger for her to come to me, her smile grew bigger as she quickly walked over to me and said, “I think Jake is going to make a speech. Sandy was talking about the house they just bought! I bet it’s going to be about that.”

Harmony leaned her body into mine as she looked at Jake and Sandy. Resting my chin on the top of her head, I said, “Nah, I don’t think that’s it.”

Once Jake had gotten everyone’s attention, he smiled. “First I want to thank everyone for coming to the party. I know it was supposed to be a birthday party for Sandy, but it happens to be Valentine’s Day as well.”

Everyone laughed. After everyone settled back down, Jake talked again. “I want to go ahead and give Sandy her birthday-slash-Valentine’s present now.”

“Oh shit,” Harmony whispered. “He is so going to get bitched at. He knows better than to try and combine the two.”

Smiling, I waited for Jake to make his move. Sandy had a smile on her face, but I wasn’t sure how happy she looked. But the moment Jake got down on one knee and Sandy realized what he was doing, her hands came up to her mouth as she began crying. Harmony pulled forward and said, “Oh my God! He’s asking her to marry him!” Jumping, Harmony slammed her hands against her mouth to keep from crying.

“Sandy, you are my only reason for living each day with a smile on my face. I want to seal the deal so that I know I’ll be waking up every morning to your beautiful face. Will you marry me?”

Laughing, I rolled my eyes and shook my head at his mention of sealing the deal. Sandy laughed too as she dropped to her knees and threw her arms around Jake.

Turning, Harmony threw herself into my arms as she cried happy tears for once. Pulling back, she let out a giggle. “He said ‘seal the deal.’ ”

Laughing, I leaned over and brushed my lips against hers. “Are you happy, Harmony?”

Nodding, she said, “Yes! I’m so glad we were here for this. Thank you.”

Placing my hand on the side of her face, I brushed my thumb across her wet cheek. “I hope that from now on your tears are nothing but happy tears.”

As Harmony’s eyes lit up with desire, my heart felt like it had skipped a beat. “I have a feeling they will be.”

“Preston, when are you going to take this off?” Harmony asked with a giggle.

The taxi was pulling up outside the pub and I was having a hell of a time keeping my excitement down. My heart was beating out of control and my hands were sweating like a son of a bitch.

“Almost there.”

Jumping in her seat, Harmony clapped her hands together. “I don’t get one hint?”

Laughing, I said, “No. Be patient, baby.”

Letting out a frustrated groan, she flopped back against the seat. Once the taxi stopped, she sprang forward. “Are we here?”

Handing the taxi driver money, I thanked him while I opened the door and took Harmony’s hand. We slid across the seat and I helped her out of the taxi. Standing outside the pub was my entire family, along with Jake and Sandy.

Looking up at the sign, I’d never felt so happy in my life. Fighting back the tears, I smiled as I silently read the new name of the pub:
FLANAGAN’S IRISH PUB
.

Placing my lips against Harmony’s ear, I whispered, “Ready?”

Nodding, she said, “Yes!”

I took the blindfold off, and Harmony laughed when she saw everyone standing outside the pub wearing New York Yankees T-shirts. Placing her hands over her mouth, she laughed until she shed tears.

“W-what are you guys doing here?” Harmony asked as she walked up to my parents and hugged them first. Making her way down the line, she kept asking why everyone was wearing Yankees T-shirts.

Uncle John shrugged and said, “The new owner is making us wear them.”

Harmony’s smile faded some as she shook her head. “New owner?” I saw fear move across her face as she looked between Uncle John and me. “Oh, John, you didn’t sell the pub, did you?”

He pulled Aunt Sue into his arms and smiled. “I did. Sue and I want to travel some, and I’m too old to run this pub. It’s on the shoulders of the young pup now.”

Harmony turned and walked toward me before stopping. Turning, she glanced up at the sign and let out a gasp as she read it. Snapping her head back to me, the most glorious smile spread across her face. “Preston?”

I let out a chuckle. “I am indeed the proud new owner of Flanagan’s Irish Pub.”

Dropping her mouth open, Harmony ran into my arms and frantically kissed me as everyone erupted in cheers. Wrapping her legs around me, she held onto me tightly as she said, “You told me you were going to be managing a new store opening in Boston!”

Smiling, I said, “I didn’t want to ruin the surprise.”

Harmony’s eyes lit up as she said, “I’m so proud of you, Preston James Ward. I’m so very proud of you!”

“I would never have done this if it hadn’t been for you, Harmony.”

She pulled her head back and with a stunned expression, she asked, “Me? What in the world did I have to do with this?”

Brushing a piece of her blond hair back, I said, “You showed me how to live in the moment. To never take anything for granted.” Sliding down my body, Harmony kissed me gently while I still held her.

“Let’s celebrate!” Harmony said with a chortle.

Looking back at everyone, I yelled out, “Drinks are on the house!”

Uncle John yelled out, “No! Drinks are
never
on the house!”

Four hours later, Harmony and I were putting everyone in cabs. My parents were staying with Uncle John and Aunt Sue so they didn’t have to drive home so late. “Good night, Mom. Thanks for coming and celebrating with us.”

Kissing me gently on the cheek, she stared at me with a loving look. “I’m so happy for you, Preston. It means so much to your father and me that you followed your heart. Flanagan’s is going to be even better than before.”

Kissing her softly on the cheek, I whispered, “I hope so, Mom.”

She slipped into the taxi, lifted her hand, and waved goodbye as the taxi pulled away.

Harmony looked exhausted. “My goodness! You Irish sure can drink. I’m pretty sure I’m toasted.”

Laughing, I dropped my arm around her shoulders and guided her back into the pub. As I took a look around, my heart pounded with excitement as I said barely above a whisper, “I can’t believe this place is mine. I have so many ideas, I don’t even know where to start.”

Glancing up at me with a smile that made my knees weak, Harmony bit her lower lip. “I do believe we need to break the pub in.”

My dick jumped as I watched a very tipsy Harmony attempt to walk backward while pulling her shirt over her head—or, trying to pull it over her head, anyway. It got stuck halfway and she spun around while screaming out in panic, “Oh my gosh! I’m stuck. I’m stuck in my shirt!”

Walking up to her, I took her in my arms and pulled the shirt over her head. Next came her bra. Reaching around her back, it took only two fast movements until it was off and on the floor.

Lifting her eyebrow, Harmony pursed her lips and shook her head. “Why, Mr. Ward, aren’t you the talented one?”

Smiling, I dropped and pulled her skirt down. Moaning when I saw her lace thong, I slipped my fingers inside her panties and gave them a quick pull, eliciting an excited squeal from Harmony as they fell away from her body.

“Wow, that was freaking hot!” Harmony said with a giggle.

Standing before me was the most amazing, kindhearted, beautiful, innocent woman who I was madly in love with. I couldn’t wait to show her my next surprise.

“You’re looking at me like you want to eat me!” Harmony said as she attempted to hold her laughter in but failed miserably.

Wiggling my eyebrows, I quickly stripped out of my clothes. “Eating you sounds pretty damn good.”

Harmony pressed her lips together and swallowed hard. “That…does sound…pretty good.”

Harmony backed up to a table and stopped. Lifting herself up, she laid across it as she kept her eyes locked on mine.

“Your eyes remind me of the ocean, Harmony. I find myself lost every time I look into them.”

“Preston. You say the most romantic things to me.”

Giving her a smirk, I said, “Spread your legs open, Harmony. I’m taking what’s mine.”

Letting out a whimper, Harmony did as I asked. Pulling her to the end of the table, I licked and sucked her pussy until she was screaming out my name. Pulling her up, I took her off the table and turned her around so she was bent over the table. Her breasts were pressed against the wood as she grabbed the sides and looked over her shoulder.

“I’m taking you hard, baby. Hold on.”

As I pushed my dick into her, Harmony hissed “yes” through her teeth as she dropped her head. It didn’t take long for us both to call out each other’s names as I poured my cum into her. Leaning over her, I kissed her back gently.

Pulling out of her, I spun her around and picked her up in my arms. My uncle had had a full bathroom added next to his office.
Shit
—my office now. I made a mental note to take Harmony in there next. Resting her head on my chest, she let out a contented sigh and said, “We have a lot more tables to go.”

Smiling, I kissed her forehead as I took her back to the shower. After we cleaned up, I locked up the pub and called a taxi. Harmony and I were soon wrapped in each other’s arms as we lay in bed.

Silently saying a prayer of thanks, I couldn’t believe how one dream after another was coming true. I only had two more things on my wish list that I needed to check off:

Marrying Harmony and starting a family.

Smiling, I drifted off to sleep and dreamed of the little blond-haired girl running around.