Chapter 141

Once we got back to Grandma Jo's house, Lucas was acting strange for the rest of the day.

I wondered if it had anything to do with the knowledge that his father had a percentage of the casino where my father had gambled away money. Money, he didn't even have.

But as I sat in my bedroom, trying to forget about everything that had happened in the past twenty-four hours, Lucas opened my door.

I looked up at him with a raised brow. "Are you okay?"

"You should pack up some of your things," he said gently, his eyes glancing around the room.

Pack my things?

"What are you talking about?" I asked, suddenly feeling very confused. Was he kicking me out?

"I have something planned for us. Something to help you take your mind off of your father and the debt."

"What do you have planned?" I questioned. My mind started to race with the possibilities.

"Just pack a small bag," Lucas ordered, ignoring my questioning. "I'll be waiting in the car."

Lucas drove us for a long time, and I was starting to lose all of my patience. Where the hell was he taking me?

"Are we almost there yet?" I asked, growing restless.

"We're here."

Lucas and I pulled into the long, winding driveway leading to what appeared to be a hotel. As I caught sight of the elegant building outside my window, my jaw dropped in astonishment.

It was a beautiful, sleek luxury hotel.

"Lucas?" I uttered his name in awe, a smile spreading across my face on its own accord.

He turned to me, a hint of excitement dancing in his eyes.

"Come on," he said, his smile carefully concealed, and he hopped out of the car.

My heart was racing with anticipation as I followed Lucas, who handed our car over to the valet service.

The grand entrance of the hotel loomed before us like a castle, and it almost felt like we were stepping into another world altogether.

The harsh reality of my current situation seemed to fade away the further we walked.

As we checked in at the front desk, I couldn't help but feel a small pang of guilt for indulging in such a lavish and expensive experience when I had this sudden financial mess to sort out.

I wanted to voice my concerns to Lucas, but he must've sensed my unease.

He whispered to me, "I know what you're thinking. Sometimes, it's important to take a break from everything and just enjoy the moment. I just want to treat you. I think we both deserve this."

I nodded, trying to let go of all my worries.

Lucas was right. This was a chance for us to forget about all of problems and just enjoy each other.

I was surprised when a hotel staff member offered to show us to our room. I'd never been treated this nicely before.

When I saw the elegant suite we would be spending the night in I was amazed. It was spacious with a large, comfortable bed in the center of the room and the scent of fresh flowers filled the air.

"Lucas, I know your father is ridiculously rich, but how can you afford this?" I questioned.

"I know the owner's," Lucas said with a cheeky smile. "Victoria's parents own this hotel."

Well, I supposed that made so much sense. It was why the staff was being so accommodating to us.

I couldn't help but wonder if this was one of their suites.

Being with Lucas always felt like I was stepping into a world that was entirely different from the normal one I was used to.

My eyes traveled over to the bed where rose petals were scattered. It was over the top romantic, and it made my heart flutter with admiration.

Lucas had clearly gone through all the stops to try to give me a memorable night. I appreciated that he would go to such lengths just to make me happy.

When Lucas told me to get ready for dinner, I realized that I hadn't packed appropriately. I had no idea we would be going to some fancy restaurant tonight, let alone a luxury hotel.

"Lucas, I have nothing to wear," I stated, looking down at my jean skirt and black blouse. "I didn't really pack anything for the occasion."

"That's fine, we could always just order room service." Lucas walked over to the phone resting on the nightstand. "Are you alright with that?"

"Sure," I said, coming over to sit next to him. "What do they have on the menu?"

"Probably anything you could ever want." Lucas shrugged. "I've been here before a few times, and their food is amazing."

"What about dessert?" I asked, suddenly hearing my stomach growl.

"I have some ideas for dessert..." Lucas licked his lips as he looked down at me. I shoved him playfully.

"You have such a dirty mind."

"Like you don't?"

"I don't," I said, lifting my chin high.

Lucas rolled his eyes but picked up the phone. He ordered us a bunch of random appetizers and entrees, claiming that I needed to try everything.

We ate our dinner on the bed, both of us moaning over how delicious the food was.

"You weren't kidding when you said this was good," I commented.

"Why did you doubt me?" Lucas leaned over to wipe a crumb off the corner of my mouth.

"Sometimes you exaggerate things," I teased.

"I do not!" he said with a laugh.

Once our meal was finished, I was surprised to see that there was a private outdoor hot tub on the balcony, overlooking the city below.

Lucas suggested we take a dip in the hot tub, and I readily agreed.

I didn't bring a swimsuit but stripped down into my underwear. I wasn't going to skip the opportunity to sit in the warm, bubbling water.

Steam rose around us, and we dipped into the hot tub.

I sighed as I leaned back, looking up at the stars glistening in the sky.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of déjà vu.

"Lucas," I said, breaking the silence, "doesn't this remind you of our first date?"

He looked at me, a soft smile on his face. "You're right. It does, doesn't it?"

The memory of that night flooded back – the cabin, the stars, and our first kiss.

I suddenly felt a similar electricity between the two of us, and before I knew it, our lips met.

Lucas pulled me into his lap, and I straddled him as he sat back on the wall of the hot tub.

The heat of the moment and the steam around us made everything feel overwhelmingly hot, but I didn't want to stop.

I ran a wet hand through Lucas's hair as he placed his large hands on either side of my body.

I could tell that he wanted to explore further but was holding himself back. But I didn't want him to hold back. I wanted him to touch me however he liked.

I placed my hands over his and guided them up my body.

When his hands squeezed the gentle flesh of my breasts, I shuddered.

"I think we should take this inside." Lucas's mouth moved over mine.

Before I had any time to protest, he picked me up in his arms.

I yelped, slapping my hands down on his shoulders to steady myself.

"Careful!" I said with a giggle.

Lucas wrapped his strong arms around me, walking us out of the hot tub and leading us into the room.