The look of desire seemed to fill her eyes as her hand rested on his chest. His heart raced as she gazed at him, but yet there seemed reluctance, some uncertainty emanating from her, and he knew the answer before it was spoken, his request would be denied, and in some part of him he was relieved.  As she spoke the dreaded words that she still wanted to go swimming his heart fell a bit, but when her utterance spoke of exploring other interests he sat more at peace with his overt act.<br/><br/>“I understand Marti, I’m sorry if I was rushing you, it’s just…well, you know.  Honestly, I’m not the kind of guy who just hops to it every day; in fact I haven’t found a woman that I was attracted to in a while... and, well I ….”  In his mind he added:  ‘a long while and I want to make love to you’.  With the thoughts still echoing through his head he released her neck from his hand and turned to focus of the road ahead.  He started the car and turned to look back as he put the car into reverse.  He peeked at her as he did so, and a sigh of tortured desires crossed his soul.  He put it in drive and worked his way out of the parking area, giving a running commentary of the local area as they drove westward around the northern end of the island.  He had to confess that much had changed since he lived here, but many of the quaint shopping spots hadn’t changed a bit, and the scenery was, as always a tropical paradise as they followed the road along the shores of Oahu.  He stole a glance at his new companion from time to time and could see the wonder in her eyes of the inherent beauty of the place they had found to travel together which brought a smile to his spirit.<br/>