A Passion That Can't Be Denied - Chapter 8
by juliancranealways
 
 

Julian followed Eve around the stores, letting her pick out whatever she wanted. She would hesitate a bit as she browsed, knowing she shouldn’t buy too many things extravagant, but each time she would tell him she didn’t want it, he would insist she take it. Julian knew that Eve wasn’t a materialistic person, but he still wanted her to have a taste of the finer things in life and that included clothing. Eve happened to walk buy a jewelry store and a particular ring caught her eye.
“That one is pretty.” Julian said smiling at her.

“Yes it is.”

“Are you interested in it?” he asked.

“It’s nice Julian, but I shouldn’t even be looking any kind of ring right now.” She said looking at her wedding band, which she hadn’t removed yet.

“I’m sorry, you are right, sometimes I don’t think Eve.”

“It’s okay Julian really, we will take it one day at a time with our relationship. I know I love you and want to be with you, but we better just be patient as we have many more hurdles to overcome, many confrontations left to face.”

“Yes we do, it’s just that I am so happy and so excited to finally be able to have a real chance to be with you, to be your…uh…what am I exactly, boyfriend, lover, common law husband to be?” Julian said laughing.

“It doesn’t matter Julian, we are together and that is all that counts at this point, we love each other and we have our baby on the way.” Eve said.

“I truly love the idea of being a dad again, a child created from pure and true love Eve, what an amazing feeling that is.” He said smiling.

“You are going to be a wonderful father Julian, I have no doubts about that, and I think you are going to be better now than you ever were. I know how much you want this.”

“I want it Eve, in every sense of the word, I want to be the father I should have been to my other kids, and I have to make up for being a deadbeat dad.”

“I’m sure you weren’t that bad.”

“Oh I was Eve, I would have rather been out, having a good time, partying, drinking, meeting up with women, what kind of a role model is that to your children? To be honest, I am surprised that my kids turned out as well as they did. I know that Fox rebelled big time, but even he has turned out to be a good kid after all and I think he has been quite blessed with Whitney in his life. It has grounded him and if he promises not to hurt her, I think she will be good for him.”

“I will admit I was afraid of his influence when you told me, since he is your son Julian, no offense.”

“None taken, but like father like son.”

“Well, I think I have enough clothing to last a lifetime Julian, besides you are getting awfully weighed down there, let me take some things.”

“No Eve, you have your purse, besides what kind of gentleman would I be if I said here Eve, carry these.” He said laughing.

“So are we ready to go then?”

“Sweetheart, there is another half a mall to check out, please let me buy you more.”

“Julian, you are going to need another car if we keep this up, I don’t need it all, there are other people in this world who are less fortunate.”

“I realize that Eve, but T.C. will probably have trashed everything by now. You can never have enough clothing, besides I love to see you try things on, you look so sexy and of course I get to check you out too, believe me, shopping has it’s advantages even for me my dear.”

“You are so bad.” She said slapping his arm.

“I didn’t get this reputation for nothing, I admire beauty in any form Eve, and when I look at you, I am in awe every time I see you, you are so stunning, do you know that?”

Eve couldn’t help but blush.

“I mean it, I’m not saying any of this Eve to get some action as blunt as that sounds, I just think you are incredibly beautiful.”

“You sure like to pour on the compliments.”

“I am not being phony Eve, it’s the truth, every word of it. There is no one else in this world I love more than you, now I am going to take these bags to the car, you meet me at that store over there and I will return in a few minutes to start another collection of bags.” He said smiling.

She finally agreed and when he returned, she had picked out another top.

“Mmmm, very nice, were you thinking of me when you picked that out?” Julian asked.

“Why?”

“Well, I can’t help but notice what easy access it has, if you wear that in front of me, it may end up on the floor very quickly.”

“Julian!”

“I’m sorry, you have to tell me to shut up sometimes Eve, and I get carried away.”

“I will let you off the hook for now, but don’t make me get the hose.” She said laughing.

“Oh damn, I was hoping you would use one, of course that all depends on what kind of fires we create together.” He said kissing her neck.

“This is a shopping mall, not a place for making out Julian, there are children around.” Eve said crossing her arms.

“Oh honey, relax, I am sure kids have seen two people kissing before.” Julian said.

“I realize that, but let’s not give them too many ideas, there are enough of them on television and in video games. But anyway, now that we are together, I have to ask, where are we going to live Julian?”

“Well I can kick Rebecca out on her ass and we can live in the mansion if you wish.”

“I don’t really want to live there Julian, if we are going to start a life together, we should buy a new house, one to call our own where we can raise our little bundle of joy.”

“Oh I just assumed that you would want to stay in the mansion because it would provide a nice home for the baby. But you are right, new beginning, new place of our own Eve.”

“We will discuss it more when we get the ball rolling, anyway, I am pretty much finished here Julian, seriously.”

“Alright Eve, if you are sure, are you ready to go back to the hotel then?” Julian asked.

“Yes, let’s go.”

Julian opened the room door and Eve sat down on the bed, slightly exhausted from all of the shopping.

“I want you to take it easy from now on Eve, if you need anything, you tell me. I don’t want you to be overtired or overstressed, why don’t you have a little sleep?”

“Well I am not that tired Julian, besides I want to talk some more.”

“Oh okay, sure, what’s on your mind dear?”

“Well, I am very concerned.”

“About?”

“About my girls Julian, I have no idea what to expect when I go back. I am so afraid that they will hate me. I mean I believe Simone will, but Whitney, we are especially close, oh Julian, I don’t want to lose my daughter.” She said hugging him.

“Do you want me to have a talk with them?” he asked.

“Simone probably won’t go near you, Whitney, I don’t know Julian.”

“Well we were starting to get close Eve, I do feel like she can talk to me.”

“But that was before this, she may not feel the same about you knowing that you are my lover.” Eve said.

“I realize that, but I can approach her if you wish first or we can do it together. We are going to have to talk with her, that’s for sure. I am not going to hide my love for you to anyone and T.C. has probably told half of Harmony.” Julian said.

“Maybe not, he might be too ashamed, but then again if he tells Liz, I don’t know.”

“Eve, put it out of your mind right now, I am not trying to make the problems go away, but you have to keep calm. When we go back, then we will face everything.” Julian said.

“But we go back tomorrow.”

“Yeah I know, but tomorrow is another day Eve, for now, just try to relax and enjoy this time honey.”

“Okay then, well I am going to take a bath Julian, I bought some coconut scented bubble bath and I want to try it out.”

“Alright, if you need anything, then just holler.” Julian said.

“Sure.”

Eve got undressed and poured a few capfuls into the water. She watched it as it foamed up and when she got in, she felt very relaxed, the bubbles almost overflowing out of the tub. She closed her eyes for a moment, to just enjoy it. She wanted to use the loofah she had purchased, but soon realized it was in the other room.

“Julian?”

“Yes?” he said through the door.

“I need my loofah.” She yelled.

“Your what?”

“Come here.” She said.

Julian opened the door, peeking his head in.

“I need my loofah, you know for cleansing?”

He looked at her in the bath, the bubbles covering her in the most intimate places.

“Earth to Julian, did you hear what I said?”

“Oh yeah, sorry, just a minute.” He said coming out of a moment’s trance.

“It’s in the small blue bag, could you get it please?” she asked.

“Yes hon.” He said his eyes scanning over her body.

Eve looked at him when he handed it to her, as he didn’t immediately leave the bathroom.

“Is there anything else you need?” Julian asked.

“No I am good for now.”

“Okay then.”

He shut the door behind him once again and Eve lay there, scrubbing her body with it, but then realized she needed him again.

“Julian?”

“Yes Eve?”

“Would you wash my back for me?” she said smiling at him.

“Of course.”

He sat down on the edge of the Jacuzzi and she handed him the loofah. Julian moved it up and down her back, being firm, yet gentle with it. And when he was done, he handed it back to her, still admiring her, even if her body was covered with bubbles.

“Thanks Julian, it’s kind of difficult for me to reach with this loofah, I have the one at home with the handle on it.”

He simply nodded, not paying attention whole heartedly, he wanted so much to do more than just wash her back, but he wouldn’t risk taking things too far right now.

“I am glad you are enjoying the bath honey, I think you really needed it, I will take a shower later on.” He said standing up.

“You don’t like baths Julian?”

“Well maybe sometimes, but I am a shower kind of guy really, mind you, I guess you can make a very pleasant setting with bubbles and maybe candles and…”

“Another person?” she said interrupting him.

“Yes having someone to share a bath with is very nice. Well, I will let you relax Eve, again if you need me, I will be in the other room.”

“Julian, wait.” She said grabbing his arm.

“Yes?”

“Why don’t you keep me company? I don’t mind, we can just talk, unless it’s too hot in here for you.”

“The only thing that’s hot in here is you my dear.” He said smiling.

Julian sat on the edge of the tub and couldn’t take his eyes off of her as she washed her body; he gazed at her as she moved the loofah down her long legs. She smiled at him, as he knew she was teasing him, the way she was moving it so seductively. Eve didn’t say a word, but Julian got up suddenly when there was a knock on their door. Eve wondered who it could be.

“Sorry about that, it was an elderly lady with coke bottle like glasses, she had the wrong room, actually the wrong floor all together.” He said smiling.

“Just think, that will be us one day Julian.”

“Yes dear, when that day comes, I will be old and senile, but little Julian will be as hip as they come.” He said laughing.

“Oh I believe that, with all of the notches you have had on the Crane belt, little Julian will be going on forever.”

He couldn’t help but laugh at her, playfully splashing with her with water.

“Julian Crane!” she said surprised.

“It’s only water Eve.”

“Oh really.”

Eve splashed him back, getting his pants and shirt wet.

“Oh you want to play dirty do you my dear?” he said smiling devilishly.

“Bring it on.” She said laughing.

They started a water fight with each other, acting like kids. Julian was happy to see Eve smile and when they were finished, Julian looked like a wet rat, soaked to the skin.

“Well I hope you are happy now Eve, look at me!” he said laughing.

“Serves you right for splashing me to begin with, I am glad I was the one who was undressed Julian.”

He looked at her and within seconds, took off his wet clothes and climbed into the Jacuzzi next to her.

“Would you look at that, we are now in the same predicament, both wet and both undressed, now how did that happen?” he said kissing her neck.

“Did I say you could join me Julian?”

“And did I say you could soak me from head to toe, all is fair in love and water fights.” He said smiling.

Julian pulled Eve close kissing her quite passionately. His hands roamed over her body, but she didn’t really mind as she was feeling better and happy to be with the man she loved.

“Just a minute Eve, I just want to grab some more of that bubble bath.” He said leaning forward.

Eve couldn’t help but enjoy the view of his backside; he was in very good shape she thought. When he sat back next to her, he noticed her grinning.

“What’s that for?” Julian asked.

“Could you lean forward again, I need to check something.”

“Okay.” He said wondering what she was up to.

“Yes, just as I thought, as a doctor, I see that you are keeping yourself in good physical shape Mr. Crane and as your love, I give you a ten for a perfect butt.” She said laughing.

“You know what, you are getting more outspoken lately and I love it.” Julian said.

“Hey, you corrupted my mind, so I am this way because of you.”

Julian was happy to see that Eve was being more like her old self, not that he didn’t understand why she was upset. But he was glad he could make her laugh. She had such a beautiful smile he thought. After a while, they both agreed it was time to get out before they ended up looking like prunes. Eve tried to hold the towel around her as she entered the bedroom, but when it slipped slightly, Julian smiled letting out a bit of a whistle. She sat down on the bed and he sat next to her, still in his towel as well. He looked at her, rubbing her arms for a moment as he could see the goose bumps on them.

“Let me turn up the heat.” Julian said getting up for a minute.

“Okay.”

“Eve, I am so glad we booked this room for another night, aren’t you?”

“Yes Julian, I am having a nice time being here with you, thank you for being so caring.”
 
 
 

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