Love Struck (The Taylor Brothers Book 4)

"Did your uncle give his permission willingly?" Asked Nelson. Annalise nodded.

"Yes, he's actually upset with aunt Emily more to trouble his head over such petty things," said Annalise. "I feel very guilty, Nelson, " she added.

"I know. Your aunt hasn't called?" He asked with surprise.

"No and she hasn't answered uncle Edward's call too," informed Annalise.

"She's stretching this too far. Maybe she has other plans," said Nelson. Annalise nodded. Nelson however didn't like this trick that her aunt was playing. He was sure that she would negotiate with Annalise and take advantage of her guilty conscience. But what exactly would she negotiate with, he had no idea. The traffic was thick and he concentrated upon the road while Annalise closed her eyes and fell asleep. Nelson didn't disturb her. Hd wanted to warn her about Alanis but then decided against it. He would deal with her and face her first and clear his name, then he would talk to Annalise. They reached Jones Creek by 6 o'clock.

"I was waiting for you two," said Susan, coming out of the house to greet them. Annalise hugged her too.

"What about Greg? Is he coming or not?" Asked Trent as he came forward too.

"Yeah he'll start now," informed Nelson. They all went inside. There were many guests at their house. They were all staying at the ranch next door which they had rented for the wedding. Susan eagerly introduced them to everyone present but Annalise forgot the names of so many guests. She stuck to Susan till dinner time. Afterwards they whisked Susan away to play some game and Annalise went to Susan's room which she would be sharing with her for the night. Trent and Nelson who were in their room came out to talk to her.

"I'll whisk Susan away while Nelson can sleep here, " said Trent. Annalise smiled while Nelson hugged him.

"Thanks dude," said Nelson with a grin. Trent too grinned back. They sat and talked about what Trent was doing at the ranch. They talked about his family business. It was nearly an hour later that Susan managed to get away from her relatives and come upstairs to their room.

"Finally, you could make it? What were you busy with?" Asked a displeased Trent.

"I can't just leave when they wanted to spend some time with me," said Susan.

"Okay no fighting. You guys go to your room and leave us alone, " said Nelson with a grin. Annalise looked at the others who stared at Nelson with disbelief.

"Someone's very eager to throw us out," chuckled Trent and Annalise facepalmed. Susan chuckled too and they left closing the door after them. Nelson locked the door.

"Finally, you're mine," he said, striding towards her.

"I need a shower first," said Annalise, shyly. Would he make love to her tonight? She couldn't think about it anymore. Her cheeks colored at all the sinful thoughts that came into her mind. Nelson walked up to her and picked her up suddenly on his shoulders. "What are you doing, Nelson?" She asked with surprise.

"Showering with you, what else?" He said with amusement in his tone. Annalise's eyes widened in panic. How would it feel showering with him? He would see her completely naked!

"Nelson no, I'm not showering with you," said Annalise with horror. Nelson chuckled.

"You don't have a choice, babe, " he said, walking into the en-suite. He placed her down in the shower cubicle and started stripping to her horror. Annalise's eyes went round with anxiety. What would they do now? What if the other other guests heard them? He discarded his shirt displaying his hot, ripped body and his hands went to his belt, unbuckling it with haste. He unbuttoned his jeans and hooking his fingers into his briefs as well, pulled it down. Annalise couldn't watch his strip tease any longer. She just covered her already flushed face while Nelson chuckled.

"You have to see me when we make love, so why not see me today?" He asked, amused.

"Please not here, " she said, feeling embarrassed.

"I can't wait any longer. Open your eyes else I'll take you here and now, " he threatened as he pulled her against his naked hard body. Annalise slowly uncovered her face when she felt his hands in her body. He pulled the top off her. Soon all her clothes were also discarded into the laundry bag in the corner. His breath hitched at the sight of her, his eyes darkening with desire.

"I'm not ready, Nelson, " she said in a tortured voice. 

"I won't make love to you now, babe. I want our first time to be special, not in the washroom, " said Nelson, as he pulled her into his arms and switched on the shower. Water droplets cascaded down their bodies as they held each other in a tender embrace, feeling one another, skin to skin, heart to heart, soul to soul. As the feeling seeped in, their hands started wandering, exploring each other's bodies. They kissed one another.

"Let me soap you?" He asked and Annalise nodded. He soaped her with care as if she were a delicate petal. "You're exquisite, Alise, " he said hoarsely. He washed her with care and handed the bottle of soap to her. "Won't you soap me?" He asked, his pupils dilated and his breath hitched with anticipation. Annalise took the bottle from his hands and squeezed a dollop out. She soaped him the way he had done for her. She washed him off too. He wrapped a fluffy towel around her and then dried himself. They wore their clothes and lay down in each other's arms. Nelson wanted to make love to her. His body was throbbing with a desire to have her, to be inside her but he loved her and would never take her against her will. He wasn't a demon. He could control his urges.

"Good night, babe. Sweet wet dreams of me, " he said with a wink. Annalise's hands cupped his cheeks lovingly.

"Are you upset with me? Have I failed you, Nelson? " She asked looking guilty. She was scared that he'd be disappointed in her for not giving him what he wanted.

Nelson kissed her forehead. "No way, Alise. I love you. You have every right to voice your wishes. I'll never force myself upon you. Making love is a mutual thing. It should be equally special to both of us, right?" He asked, his eyes portraying the love that he felt for her. Annalise nodded.

"Yes, I'm so glad that you understand," said Annalise, kissing him, lovingly.

"Let's sleep if you don't want me to die of blue balls," he chuckled. Annalise chuckled too and they spooned one another and dozed off to sleep.

The next morning they woke up at 4 o'clock when there was a knock on their door. "Who could it be so early in the morning?" Asked Nelson, rubbing his eyes. Annalise shrugged sleepily. Nelson got down and opened the door, peering out. Susan pushed him and entered the room.

"What are you doing here at 4?" Asked a sleepy Nelson.

"Go to Trent's room, Nel. Mom will kill me if she finds me in Trent's room," said Susan, with dread. Nelson picked up his clothes from the washroom and left. Annalise and Susan went off to sleep again.

The wedding preparations started since morning. Greg arrived in the morning as he had got off from work late last night. "I thought you wouldn't come," said Trent.

"Got held up bro, " said Greg. "Where are the chicks?" Whisper asked Greg.

"You'll see later. They're all locked up with Susie in her room, " said Trent. The men were ready and waiting near the wedding arch when Susan's parents went to fetch her. The wedding was held on the sprawling lawns of the ranch. A beautiful arch decorated with seasonal flowers and an aisle with petals strewn all across its length and breadth awaited the bride. Finally, the bride made an appearance with her bridesmaids and Trent, Nelson and Greg stared wordlessly.

Nelson was bowled over by Annalise's ethereal beauty, enhanced by the soft flowing baby blush pink gown. "The one on the right is mine. Trent, who's she?" Asked Greg, staring at a beautiful girl who walked along with Susan.

"That's Susie's sister, dumbo," said Trent.

"Oh, I didn't know she had a sister. Does she live in Houston?" Asked Greg with interest.

"Yes, don't even think about her. Susie'll kill you," said Trent.

"I can die for her, dude. I'm going for her," said Greg with determination.

"Don't tell me I didn't warn you," said Trent with a shrug.

The wedding ceremony went on but Nelson couldn't take his eyes off the maid of honor. Annalise blushed everytime she looked up to see him watching her. Greg found Susan's sister very interesting when she finally noticed him staring at her and came up to threaten him. "Keep your f*cking eyes to yourself," she gritted out in his ears. Greg grinned widely. Spitfire! He liked her even more.