A Love Too Proud

CHARACTERS: Sheridan: Daughter of Julian (head of Crane Industry) and Ivy.
Luis: Son of Pilar and Martin successful company owners.
Hank: Luis's best friend.
Elsie: Sheridan's best friend.

Chapter 1:

"No!" She screamed running down the long hall. "I won't not now or ever!" She yelled over her shoulder as she raced to her room. "Sheridan Crane you better get back here this instant." Her father yelled up to her but knew it was no use. He knew he, Julian Crane may be the head of the Crane empire but he had no power over the moods of his daughter. "No Julian!" His wife Ivy called from behind to him. "We mustn't push her!" "But it's to late already! I've signed the agreement." Julian said in frustration. "Well may be this will teach you to consult your very own daughter first before agreeing to something like this. I mean could you not have even asked of her wishes?" She asked him knowing full well it didn't matter. Her husband did as he wished anyway. "Well I'm going up there and telling her full well what I mean," Julian snapped to her. "She is my daughter and I most certainly will not stand for such disrespect!" He boomed to her.

"Oh great and now the Crane temper is showing!" She spat to him. "No Julian we don't need this right now. I am her mother let me try to reason with her alright?" She told him. He studied her for a moment. Then he walked over to fill his brandy glass back up. "Alright Darling," Julian taunted. "See if you can get our delightful little princess to agree, although I don't see how you very well can." He told her knowingly as he took a big gulp of wine. Ivy rolled her eyes at her husband, how she hated him. She slowly walked up the stairs preparing to face the worst. Sheridan fell back against her mattress, tired from crying. She clutched her pillow to her chest as she let out another cry. How could they? How could they do this to her, it wasn't fair. Being forced to marry someone you don't love it's the worst punishment of all. All her life she had wanted to marry someone who loved her. Someone who truly loved her for herself. Not the Crane money or for the power. Now she was being forced to marry someone of whom she didn't even know.

She could not even imagine letting someone who did not care about her make love to her. She had made the decision a few years ago to not give herself to a man until her wedding night. It was too embarrassing now to even think about telling a stranger such things what must he think of her? She threw her head back against the pillow in frustration she was furious and she pounded her fist into her bed. Suddenly there was a knock at the door, she hoped it was just a maid and not her father. She was afraid to face him at that moment, more though afraid at what she may do herself. "Just please go away who ever is there!" she yelled trying her best to hide her emotions. "Darling it's me please let me talk to you." Ivy pleaded to her eldest and only daughter. "Mother please I do not wish to speak about it now." Sheridan said from behind the door. "Please Sheridan let me talk to you, from mother to daughter." Ivy said hoping she would be reasonable and open the door.

Sheridan knew that her mother would not give up so she would have to. "Alright mother come in." Ivy rushed into the room immediately and was saddened by the appearance of her daughter on her bed crying. "Oh darling please don't cry!" Ivy said as she gathered her up in a warm embrace. "Mother how can I not? How could father do something so terrible?" Sheridan cried and was short of breath between tears. "He does not care about me! He doesn't love!" "Oh but Sheridan he does!" Ivy insisted. She knew deep down that Julian must love his daughter, she also knew how disappointed he was when she had a girl instead of a boy. She looked down at her daughter in dismay. "If father truly loved me then why would he force me to such a terrible fate? Why?" She cried. "Sheridan it can't be that bad sweetie. I know you are upset but please try to see it as a good thing." Ivy insisted knowing that it was horrible. She had her own first hand experience on the matter to prove it. Marrying for love was more important.

"A good thing mother? A good thing? How can it be a good thing I scarcely know the man I am about to give my heart to! The only reason father is doing this is for his own financial benefit! It isn't fair" She cried even harder into her mother's shoulder. "But think Sheridan you will have a respectable man this time!" Ivy said trying to brighten things up. It wasn't working though. "Mother I know my track record speaks for itself but you have always taught us to marry for the right reasons! How can you let father do this to me?" Sheridan whimpered. "I know Sheridan that I have always taught you right from wrong but in this case I think that you will be happy. I know you don't see it now but I know the boy and he is charming."

"But mother you and father were in the same position when you got married!" Ivy knew what she was implying. "But Sheridan it's different this time you know the reason as to why you are marrying this man. When I married your father I did not and that was what had set us a part. Now please darling try. Try for me and your future, you know that I want the best for you." Ivy said hugging her tightly. Sheridan knew that she could not argue anymore it was too late. "Alright mother I will try for you, but I'm not speaking to that horrible man downstairs I dare to call a father!" She said firmly as she got off the bed. "Thank you Sheridan and please do try to be happy. Now he and his family are coming over for dinner tonight you know so that you two can meet at least before the wedding." Ivy said as she slowly walked towards the door.

"What!" Sheridan cried. "You mean I am only told on the day that I am to meet this man that I am marrying him?" "I am sorry Sheridan, but I was not sure when to tell you. Now try to find something nice to wear for this evening." Ivy told her as she walked out of the room. Hump! Something nice to wear indeed Sheridan thought to herself as her mother left. Suddenly she had the most greatest idea, if she were to perhaps wear something scandalous maybe this man would not agree to the marriage. Surely he would not want a wife who behaved so, it was against all of her classes morals. Yes this has to work she thought to herself as she ran to her closet. No one is ever going to make me become Mrs. Luis Lopez-fitzgerald she thought bitterly to herself as she began her search.

"Father this is outrageous!" Luis shouted. "But son you have to understand." Martin Fitzgerald shouted in defence to his son. "This is a perfect opportunity for you." "For me father, or maybe it's for you!" Luis said almost ready to pound his fist against something. "Luis this is for everyone, not just me think of your family and status! Think of all the power you shall receive for just agreeing to marry the girl!" "Yes I know father she is a girl, a girl that I do not know! That is my point I do not want to! Why can't you see that?" Luis asked. "I do see it Luis, it could not be that bad I mean think about it. She comes knowing what to expect and with a ton of money and power. What more could you possible ask for?" "Love!" he shouted.

"Yes while you never know this girl may even be the girl of your dreams Luis and you don't even know it! Now Luis it's a done deal so I do not want to speak anymore of it." Matin informed him. "This will help our business merging with the Cranes it will help us with more power!" Luis knew it was done and so was the conversation. There was nothing that he cared for more than his family and if it meant they could live better then so be it. "Alright father I'll do it." "Good, now we are going over to the Cranes for dinner tonight." Martin said holding up his finger to halt any interruptions from his son. "So go get ready and I want you to be extra nice tonight alright!" Luis nodded and turned towards the large staircase, this was his life he thought to himself. This was it and it was horrible at twenty-six years old he was still controlled by his parents and now tonight he was going to be controlled by yet one more person, his future wife.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 2:

Luis slowly walked up the porch stairs towards the main house that belonged to the Cranes. His parents Pilar and Martin followed him from behind. He rang the doorbell and could immediately tell it was going to be a trying night. Sheridan could hear the bell ringing from her room and hurried to put the last touches on her make up. She looked at herself in the mirror one more time before leaving. As she quietly walked down the stairs she could hear her father talking to the Lopez-fitzgeralds.

"Oh and I think I hear my daughter coming right now." Julian said in his usual fake voice. "Luis may I present to you my daughter Sheridan..." Julian trailed off as he saw what his daughter was wearing. Everyone then turned to stare at her as she kept walking down the stairs. She knew what a picture it must present to them. She never knew she could behave so wantonly, she really just wanted to go and run upstairs to her room. But something forced her to stay. She was wearing an evening dress that she had worn for a costume party a few years ago. It was a deep red and it sparkled against the light. She knew it was completely inappropriate, with a neckline that was too low and a hem that was too short. It formed her beautiful slender body and to top it all it had a slit in the side that showed entirely too much altogether. She had added a long diamond necklace to help guide eyes towards her partly revealed cleavage. Her make up was perfect, with her red lips and eyes that looked mischievously at Luis. She had never seen anyone look to handsome in a tux. She gazed at him wondering what he looked like out of it. Suddenly she blushed thinking of it, she hoped no one would notice. Whatever could make her think of such thoughts?

Luis had never seen anyone so beautiful in his life. Maybe it had to do with the short neckline or maybe it was the way her clear blue eyes looked at him. He couldn't believe that this little imp was about to steal his heart. He smiled at her as he saw her blush, she was perfect. "It is a pleasure to meet you Sheridan," Luis said as he brought her hand to his mouth and placed a kiss there. Sheridan could barely speak at that moment and her eyes clouded at his sweet gesture. But she reminded herself she was till angry with her father and would not give in to him. "It is nice to meet you too Mr. Lopez-fitzgerald." Sheridan managed knowing how cold she was acting. Julian cleared his throat and looked Sheridan. She knew he would not approve of the dress she had picked and she smiled sweetly at him hoping to bother him even more. "Well," Ivy cut in with a cheery voice, "why don't we all go and have drinks in the living room."

The night had proven to be extremely long for Luis and Sheridan both were battling with problems of their own. Sheridan was having feelings she had never experienced before and was not sure how to handle them. How can you be attracted to someone you don't even know? Then a worse thought came to mind what if he tired of her? What if she could not please him? She brushed the thought's out of her mind. After all this was the man she was suppose to hate. Luis was having problems of his own and they were about Sheridan. Physically he did feel a connection but deep down he had his own anger. He was still angry at his parents for running his life. Now he also had to deal with this girl who was so cold towards him. He could not blame her though this was a difficult time. But he had an idea and he slowly walked over to the large comfy chair where Sheridan was sitting.

"Excuse me but would you like to take a walk? Perhaps, maybe we could get to know each other a bit better?" He asked, breathing in her ear. Sheridan tried to ignore the feel of his hot breath as he spoke and began to consider what he was saying. "No I don't think so Mr. Lopez-fitzgerald. I don't want to go with you anywhere!" She quietly shouted towards him. Luis smiled, he had expected this. "Oh good!" he said looking down at her and then towards his parents and the Cranes. "Sheridan and I are going to take a walk if you all don't mind." Luis said and he turned back to Sheridan giving her a smug look to match her glare. He was starting to like this one, she seemed to be able to match him. After gathering their winter jacket's they proceeded to go outside. Sheridan had never felt more angry and helpless in her entire life. "How dare you!" she shouted once they were away from the house. "How dare you make this decision for me? I think I knew if I wanted to go outside and get acquainted with you!" She shouted.

"Look I am sorry I just really thought that you and I should get to know each other a bit better without our parents in the way. after all after the marriage they do not control what goes on in our lives together anymore." he told her defensively. "Alright fine Mr. Lopez-fitzgerald!" "Madam under the circumstances I do insist that you call me Luis." "Oh whatever!" She said as she continued to walk. "So do you think that we should get to know each other a bit better?" he drawled to her knowing how angry she was but he loved it. "No I really do not care in the least!" She said. "But I would like to get to know my future wife." he said insisting. Now Sheridan was getting angry. "Listen Mr. Lopez... Luis if you really want to get to know me better then you can take me on a date. It is after all the least you cold do and then if your lucky I may tell you some things!" Sheridan spat to him.

Luis smiled at what she was saying, a date with her could maybe clear some things up. "Alright then Sheridan would you please do me the honour of going out on a date with me Friday?" Luis asked as he turned her around and looked into her eyes. "Oh alright! If you insisted!" she answered in frustration as she turned away from him again. "but I will tell you this if you keep bothering me like you did a few minutes ago I'm going to throw my wine at you!" "I shall consider myself forewarned." Luis said laughing with her as they continued their walk together. He could not wait until Friday night it was going to be perfect.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 3:

Friday seemed to almost come a little too quickly for Sheridan. So many things had happened since the beginning of the week. First they had booked a church the very next day and Sheridan began to feel uneasy again. Everything seemed to be happening so fast for her and she was confused. Then during the rest of the week she, her mother and Pilar went searching for everything from a wedding gown to the cake. Everyone seemed to be on their feet since the wedding was now in less than a month. The whole week had seemed like a blur to her as she began to get ready. She was extremely nervous about this whole date thing. The two had actually not been allowed to see each other. It was unbelievable! Their parents said they could not see each other and she knew it was so they couldn't try to get out of the arrangement.

She sighed we nervousness as she placed a long elegant blue gown on her bed. She had decided to drop the act about her cloths now because it was not working and she didn't care to humiliate herself any further. Suddenly she thought of a great idea, since she was so nervous about going why not bring a friend. She could bring her best friend Elsie and Luis could find one too! It would help her a great deal to not have to spotlight on her all evening. After pleading her case and a little begging Elsie agreed. Sheridan was finally happy and she called Luis to ask if it was alright. "So you don't mind?" She asked him one more time. "No Sheridan I don't actually I think it's a great idea. I'll bring my friend Hank with me alright? He's a good guy and I think he'll be perfect for your friend." he insisted to her. "Really? Well that's great so I see you later." Sheridan called as she hung up the phone and began to get ready.

Luis arrived right on time with Hank to the restaurant. He found Sheridan sitting with another women who must be her friend Elsie. Elsie seemed like someone Hank would want. She had an amazing colour of hair. It was a red blond like a strawberry colour look and she wore a beautiful pink dress to match it. He could not help notice how interested Hank had really seemed although he was supposed to be there to support him. Somehow he doubted that he would be doing much of that! Sheridan managed to smile at the two men who were coming towards the table. "Woah baby Sher! Look at the hunks coming our way. You know you really failed to mention just how much of a babe he was not to mention his friend there!" Elsie said eying the two men. "Elsie would you please just shut up they'll hear you!" Sheridan hissed quietly to her.

"Hey Sheridan it's good to see you again. This is my buddy Hank Bennett." Hank stepped forward and smiled at the two ladies. "Hi Sheridan it's nice to meet you and I assume this is the friend Luis said you were bringing?" Hank asked giving Elsie a flirtatious smile. "You bet!" Elsie said taking charge. "Hi I'm Elsie and it's nice to meet you Luis, and especially too Hank." Elsie said giving him a smile back as she winked. Sheridan rolled her eyes at the two, Elsie was such a flirt but guessing by the look that Hank was giving her he was buying right into it. "So should we order some drinks?" Sheridan asked turning to Luis from the two who were in deep discussion. So much for a little help Sheridan thought to herself but at least her friend was having a good time. She wished in a way that she and Luis had had such a connection.

After the drinks were ordered Elsie and Hank we still chatting away not even including Sheridan and Luis. An odd silence seemed to fill their part of the table as the two tried to make conversation. Suddenly Luis had an idea of what he could do to break the silence. "Hey Sheridan would you like to dance with me?" He asked her sweetly. She was touched and nodded her head. "Yes Luis I would." Luis took her hand and lead her over to the dance floor just as a slow song came on. Sheridan trembled a bit as Luis wrapped his strong arm around her waist as they started to dance. She could not believe that she was actually nervous with Luis. It was an odd feeling, sure she had danced with guys before and kissed them but somehow with Luis it was different. It seemed all too easy to give into the feel of the dance.

"So Sheridan has this week been as hectic for you?" Luis asked gently in her ear. "More than you could possibly imagine." Sheridan said he she looked up at him. "I swear Luis, parents are insane when it comes to weddings and business! I mean they've already practically gotten the whole wedding set up." Luis laughed, he really did not doubt a thing where parents were concerned. "So Sheridan this may seem fairly soon but I wanted to know where you might like to have our honeymoon?" "Oh you mean we actually get a say in that part?" Sheridan asked quietly giving him a teasing smile. The cold and nervousness in her eyes seemed to disappear and now they were filled with and laughter and warmth . She looked so open and friendly to Luis at that moment and he began to like this side of her.

"Yes believe it or not we do so is there actually anywhere you really would like to go?" Luis asked her again smiling. "Well actually I went to Spain as a little girl and fell in love with it. I even learned my favourite dance there the ta..." Sheridan started to say. "Tango?" Luis guessed while his eyes were lighting up. "Yeah! How did you know?" she asked him in surprise. "Because that's my favourite dance when I went there too!" Luis said happily, at least they had something in common. "Your kidding! You can dance the tango?" Sheridan asked him in disbelief. "I swear! You and I should try it together sometime."he suggested to her. "You know what I would like that." Sheridan said her voice full of honesty. "So Spain it is then?" Luis asked her smiling.

"I would like nothing more.". She answered smiling as she leaned her head back against his shoulder. She felt a surge of happiness go through her body as she realized that may be she and Luis were not so bad together after all. After a few more dances Luis lead Sheridan back to the table where they ordered their meal. Elsie and Hank were still talking after they arrived back at the table. The two had hit it right off and were talking as if they had been a couple for months. Sheridan could not have been more happy for her friend. They had a wonderful meal together, Luis could not believe how wonderful Sheridan was. May be they would not be so bad after all. It was getting late now and they were getting tired. Elsie had offered to drive Hank home since they were having such a great time. Never had Luis thought that Hank could hit it off so well with a women.

"So are you ready to leave Sheridan?" He asked her, when she nodded he took her hand and lead her to his car. The drive home was quiet, Sheridan really was tired from her long week. She tiredly opened the door of the car and stepped out. Luis could see how tired she was and put his arm around her waist. "Listen Sheridan I know how you hate to be told what to do but I think you really need to get some sleep!" Luis said as he guided her towards the door. "I think you may be right on that one Luis!" She said she rested her head against his shoulder until they reached the house. "Well thank you for a lovely evening Luis." She said. Luis looked at her in amazement. He had never seen a women more beautiful in his life. Her hair was perfect against the nearby lamp, her smile was like an angel and with her cheeks bright pink from the cold he was in total aw.

Sheridan could feel his stare on her and was wondering what he must be thinking. She herself had never seen such a beautiful person inside and out. Somehow she felt as if she could be herself around him and not just someone else. She watched him as he gazed at her, she looked at her lips and wondered what it might be like to be kissed by him. "Luis," she asked him quietly. "Would you kiss me?" "I would be delighted to," Luis answered smiling. But as he saw her, he began to wonder just how much experience she might have. He decided to just give her a gentle kiss rather than leave him wanting more. He wouldn't torture himself that much. He slowly reached down to her and slightly brushed his mouth against hers she could feel it tickling her mouth, before moving to her cheek and kissing her sweetly. As he moved his head back he saw that her eyes were closed. He smiled and his eyes littered at the sight. He knew he had done something.

Sheridan felt her body immediately respond and she somehow wished she had not asked him such a request. But as she opened her eyes and saw his taunting smile she was not about to give in. "Well I daresay that I did expect something shall I say, more passionate from the likes of you Luis Lopez-fitzgerald!" She said teasingly as she quickly turned and practically ran inside calling a brief goodnight to him before shutting the door. Luis smiled as he turned away from the door, somehow he knew from that moment that his life was going to change for the better.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 4:

"So Sheridan darling how was your date with Luis last night." Ivy asked wanting to know and hoping that maybe her daughter had changed her mind. "Mother I actually enjoyed it, Luis is as nice as you say he is." Sheridan said thinking about the night before with a smile on her face. "Oh I am so happy you two are getting along better now sweetie. I had hoped for the best." "Well thank you mother. I think I am going to go see Elsie alright she hasn't been picking up the phone and I haven't talked to her since last night when she left with Hank. I hope she's alright." She said with concern. "Well in that case I most certainly do not doubt that she's alright if she left with this Hank fellow." Ivy said to her daughter knowing.

"Mother!" Sheridan cried. "She wouldn't do something like that!" She cried, but after thinking about it, she would. She shook her head in disbelief. "Well it doesn't matter anyway, but I want to go and see her so I'll see you later Mother." Sheridan called as she walked towards the door. "Oh and Sheridan do not forget to be back in time for your dress appointment this afternoon." Ivy reminded her. "Of course Mother!" She called as she ran down the stairs, I most certainly would not want to miss such an important thing like that she thought bitterly. But at this time she was hoping to avoid her father. But to her dismay it did not work. "Why Sheridan dear, I meant to ask you how your "date" went last night?" Julian taunted.

"It went fine." Sheridan said coldly not even looking at him as she put on her jacket. "Why Sheridan, I merely asked you if you had a good time there is no need to be so cold." Julian said defensively. "Well father I simply do not think that it is any of YOUR business. I mean why should I tell you about what I know is going on in my life when you won't even tell me about what you know about it?" Sheridan yelled to him, she was still angry about this whole marriage business even if she was liking Luis. Julian turned away angrily at his daughter, what made her think she could speak to her that way? "Anyway father I am going out." Sheridan told him as she walked out the door before another word was spoken.

A few minutes later Sheridan was banging on Elsie's apartment door. This friend of her's had to be up by now I mean it was almost lunch for heavens sake! "Elsie are you there? It's Sher, please open the door!" Sheridan called through the door. Suddenly she could hear some movement and shuffling, and suddenly the door flew right open. She was face to face with Hank! "Oh my God Hank I am so sorry!" Sheridan cried embarrassed as she turned away to leave but was interrupted by Elsie. "Wait Sher I'm here!" Elsie called to Sheridan as she was putting on her shirt. Sheridan looked at her and rolled her eyes. Her mother had been right all along.

"Come on in." Elsie told her as she came to thew door. "Elsie are you sure it looks to me like I'm interrupting something." Sheridan said as she turned to Hank. "Uh, no don't worry Sheridan I was just on my way out to work. So I'll see you later?" he asked turning to Elsie as she gave him a hot kiss before he left. Sheridan eyed her friend as he left and she only gave her an innocent look back. "Elsie I can not believe you!" Sheridan screamed as she shut the door to her apartment. "Wait calm down Sher," Elsie started. "Calm down? Calm down you slept with a guy you don't even know!" Sheridan shouted. "But it was so amazing!" Elsie cried. "You know you and that Luis guy should try it sometime maybe it would get you farther in your relationship?" She suggested smiling.

"Oh shut up!" Sheridan yelled defensively as she blushed. "You know Elsie that I am waiting before I do that, so give it up!" She explained as they sat at the kitchen table. "Well maybe it's pointless now?" Elsie explained as she took a drink out of the fridge. " I mean come on Sher you said you were saving yourself for the man you love! Well Luis is the one that your going to marry and I know you don't love him." She pointed out. "But that's not the point Elsie!" She cried defensively, how did the tables all of a sudden get turned on her and to her sex life no doubt! "Besides," Sheridan stubbled. "We were talking about you! What was this with Hank a one night stand or something? You hadn't even know the guy for more than twenty-four hours! How can you just give yourself to someone you don't know?" Sheridan asked, knowing she could never do anything like that herself.

"Listen Sher Hank is a very nice guy and I do want to spend more time with him, so please will you not be at least happy for me?" She asked pleadingly. Sheridan knew she should drop it because it was her friends choice even if she didn't agree with it. "Alright Elsie I'm sorry for what I said I am happy that you may have found someone." "Thanks Sher that means a lot. Now, how did it end with you and Luis last night?" She asked knowing. "Well I can honestly say it was not nearly as physical as your night." Sheridan said with a laugh. "Well then tell me what happen?" she asked her excitedly. "He walked me to my door and kissed me goodnight. That was it." Sheridan said not wanting to go into detail.

"Your kidding right? That was it?" Elsie asked in disbelief, she was used to more than that. She sat there thinking for a moment. "Well what kind of a kiss was it, a passionate one I bet! Were there sparks Sher I mean the guy is a major babe!" She said as she smiled. Sheridan laughed at her friend and thought for a moment. What could she say she loved the kiss but it would definitely not be what Elsie called a real kiss. It was just a nice sweet kiss, Luis had been such a gentlemen towards her. She had later regretted what she had said to him later about it being so boring. "Well it was nice..." Sheridan said quietly trying to think of a way to describe it.

"Just nice? You make it sound like it was a peck on the cheek Sher!" Elsie cried but then realized what she was saying when her friend looked up at her. "Oh no, your not serious! You mean to tell me that Luis only gave you a kiss on the cheek?" "But Elsie it was nice, he didn't ask me to do anything more that I would not have wanted to do. He was so sweet." Sheridan said smiling. "Oh my gosh! You like him!" Elsie cried as Sheridan looked at her in horror shaking her head. "Yes you do, admit it Sher, you finally found a man that is not a user and he's hot too! Damn your lucky!!!" she said laughing. Sheridan burst out laughing at her friend's comment. Maybe she was right maybe she was falling for Luis after all. "Alright I'll admit it I like him a little alright are you happy now?"

"Yes!" Elsie cried reaching across the table to hug her friend. "Oh Sher I'm so happy you may have found someone." "Now I didn't come over here to just discuss men Elsie although with you it always seems to lean that way! I wanted to ask you if you would be my maid of honour?" Sheridan asked hopeful. "I'm honoured Sher, of course I will! Thank you so much." she said as she gave her another hug. "Now," Sheridan said "I'm starving do you want to go out for lunch?" She asked her. "Yeah just let me get my purse, I'm glad you came over I haven't eaten anything since last night!" She cried as they both walked towards the door. "Yeah and I'm guessing you must have worked up a BIG appetite since then!" Sheridan teased as they walked out the door both laughing.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 5:

Weeks passed by and before Sheridan or Luis knew it the day had come. Both were so nervous about the day, partly though because they had barely had time to see each other during those weeks. Luis was feeling the pressure now, his father had not failed to remind him about how much this marriage meant to his family. He gazed at himself in the mirror wondering how it had come to this. He was dressed in a pure black tux, he looked amazing was what his mother had told him earlier. He just hoped that Sheridan would think so, the image of her on their only date as they called it still haunted him. She looked so magnificent, just like an angel he decided to himself. He couldn't wait to see what she looked like in her wedding gown. He had an hour to kill and he was getting extremely nervous now, he just wanted to get this done and over with.

Sheridan looked at herself in the mirror, she could not find herself. There she was but it wasn't really her. Everyone said that she looked perfect and she loved the gown but something just didn't sit right with her. She gazed at the girl in the mirror, the white cream gown went beautifully with her skin, her make up had been done perfectly and the her hair shimmered from the gorgeous tiara that went with her Vail. She looked like a princess but still in all honesty Luis was not her prince. She was nervous, about the wedding and what she dreaded most the honeymoon. How could she face Luis, she could not bear to tell him she was still a virgin. It was all too embarrassing, what would he think of her? Suddenly a knock at the door interrupted her deep thoughts. It was her father. "Sheridan dear, it's time." he said as he opened the door halfway. Sheridan quietly stood up and walked nervously over to her father's waiting arm. She felt like she was going to her own funeral rather than her wedding as they began to walk over to the doors.

"Sheridan I want you to know, I' m sorry for what I did. This is for the best you know I'm sure you two will be happy." "I know father and I'm sorry as well." Sheridan agreed. She did not want to start a fight on her wedding day, it wasn't worth it because she new she would never win. The music started and Julian then lead his oldest and eldest daughter to her awaiting other half. Luis watched in aw as she entered the room. He knew all eyes were on her and he gazed at the beautiful women who was soon his wife. She looked so beautiful and Luis had never thought that he may marry someone like that. Sheridan met Luis's gaze as she approached him. He looked stunning in the tux and she could fell her body melt. She managed a tiny smile as they approached each other and Luis took her hand. Then the priest started and Sheridan and Luis barely noticed anything else but each other and it was only when they were both called on that they came back to reality. After finishing their vows the priest announced that Luis could kiss the bride.

Luis remembered their first night together alone and how she had scoffed at his kiss. He suddenly had an idea that would prove her that much more wrong. He looked deeply into her eyes and wrapped his arms around her body as he brought her in for a deep kiss. It was so passionate and Sheridan couldn't believe it. Soon they were lost in each other as their mouths spoke for them. Finally the priest cleared his throat to try and tell them that may be they should save it for the bedroom. Finally Luis let her go and she turned awa with a blush. It was over and now she was Mrs. Luis Lopez-fitzgerald. Luis smiled when he saw her turn away, he had succeeded in what he had wanted to do.

Everyone gathered later for an early dinner, it was a fairly tiny wedding for such an occasion but the two certainly did not mind. Sheridan looked around from where she was sitting hoping to find someone she might know. "Hey Sher!" She heard from Elsie, she had not seen her since the wedding. "You looked positively stunning!" She cried with her voice full of energy as she gave her best friend a hug. "Oh thank's Elsie! You look great too in that dress you know!" She said smiling to her. "Thanks Sher you never know you may be seeing me in the one your wearing soon."she said smiling.

"So what happened to the Hankster?" Sheridan asked laughing. That had been their new nickname for Hank and he took it quite well. It had been because one day she told Elsie they are worse than hamsters the way they go at it and she claimed Hank was her own little Hankster. She knew it was cheesy! But Sheridan was beginning to see what Elsie liked about Hank he was a nice guy. But she was married now she said mentally slapping herself. "Oh he's gone to get me a drink but I see he's talking to Luis." she said looking at Sheridan noticing how when she had mentioned his name her eyes darted over to him. She knew there had to be something there. "Say Sher I meant to tell you that was some kiss!" She said laughing at her. Sheridan looked down secretly mad at Luis for doing that to her. Making her want more of it and she had know idea what to do about it. Suddenly she saw the two men walking towards them. She drew in a breath as she looked him over he looked gorgeous.

"Hey baby!" Elsie cried pulling him in for a long hot kiss. Sheridan wondered if her friend had had maybe a few too many of these drinks. But she had hr own emotions to consider as she saw Luis approaching her. Luis walked past the two over to his wife. She seemed nervous in a away as he sat down next to her. "Would you care to dance again," he asked her quietly. Sheridan considered it for a moment. She did not know if she could last being so physically close to him. "I'd love to." she managed to say as he took her hand and lead her to the dance floor. Time had passed and everything had been down from cake cutting to bouquet throwing. It was also time for Sheridan and Luis to leave to catch their plane. They had only been able to book the last flight to Spain before the Christmas rush. Sheridan did not mind at all though, anything to keep her from having to sleep with Luis was fine with her. It was not like she didn't feel attracted to Luis it was just she didn't feel that they had reached that point yet.

"I shall miss you so much Elsie." She said almost crying as she hugged her friend so she could leave for her Honeymoon. "Me too.". .Elsie said crying. "And Sher do try to enjoy yourself okay." Sheridan nodded and turned back to Luis who held out his land to her. This is it she thought to herself as she took it. This was her new life. Chapter 6 Luis leaned his head back against the chair in the plane. He gazed at the beautiful person beside him. She was asleep now and she looked like an angel with her dark lashes fanning across her eyes. They had been in the plane for a few hours now and could tell they were about to land. The pilot came on telling them they could get off and Sheridan was still asleep. He gently shook her and she still did not wake. "Sheridan." he called out quietly to her. "Hmm...Luis." she said in a sexy voice as she smiled, but her eyes were still closed. She was dreaming about him he soon realized.

"Hey Sher," he said quietly in her ear. "Come on it's time to leave." he explained. "Luis," she said again in a pleading voice. "Kiss me, please." she whimpered. Luis looked at the tempting lips and new she did not know what she was really saying. Or did she? He gave into temptation and slowly reached down and gave her a nice soft kiss. Suddenly she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in not letting him leave the kiss. It last for a few minutes until Sheridan opened her eyes to the wonderful sensation and realized it was real! She looked at him embarrassed and got up. "I'm sorry Luis I did not.." "Mean to do it?" He finished smiling. "It's fine Sher I mean we are husband and wife now." He teased her as he took her hand and lead her off the plane. Spain looked much more different from when he remembered it. But of course it was dark and late which may have had something to do with it. He guided Sheridan over to a waiting limo which would take them to their hotel.

The ride over seemed long for Sheridan who was exhausted and she didn't mind one bit when Luis reached over and gathered her in his arms. She felt to safe and she gave into the warmth he had and fell asleep. Luis smiled at her, one minute she seemed so fragile the next something he couldn't put his finger on. She amazed him from all of the other rich girls he had dated and he liked it a lot. He was happy that were becoming better acquainted and had more of a friendship. He began to relax and look out the window at all the amazing sights but none of them could beat the one he had in the car of Sheridan. Slowly the limo pulled up and he realized how tired Sheridan was. He decided not to wake her this time. He picked her up and cradled her in his arms and then proceeded to walk towards the hotel. He arried all the way up to their room before placing her gently on the bed. He was waiting for the hotel staff to leave and once they were all gone he let out a soft sigh.

Then he began to undress her to help her into her night gown. Of course inbetween he took a long look at her beautiful body, but when he began to feel his body ache he kept going trying to ignore what he wanted. He placed her back on the bed and got into his boxers and slipped beneath the covers. It had been far too much of a day he thought to himself as he took her in his arms. He cursed inwardly as he felt her move her arm over his lower abdomen in a dream state. This was going to be a long night he decided to himself. A very long night.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 7:

"Oh come on Luis please!" Sheridan begged, he refused to agree to go swimming with her in the hotel pool, telling her that he simply had too much business to attend to. "Sheridan listen as much as I would love to I really do have a lot of work to finish up." "Luis this is supposed to be our honeymoon, I think you said you wanted to get to know each other a bit better!" She accused him. "Yes Sheridan I do but I have a really important folder to finish up alright, besides we've already spent the entire day together. I'll be finished soon and maybe I will come a bit later okay?" he said getting a little frustrated, why couldn't she just understand? "Fine Luis whatever YOU say!" she shouted as she went to go get changed into her bathing suit.

Luis let out a frustrated sigh and went back to work but then a few minutes later she came out. He looked at her and saw how gorgeous she looked, he couldn't help notice how the suit showed every curve she had. Maybe he would be going swimming sooner than he planned. "Bye Luis!" she called to him as she walked out the door to the elevator knowing he was looking at her. She walked slowly down the stairs to where the pool was, it looked so inviting. She took off her robe and walked towards the pool. She noticed there were a few other people in the water to her dismay, she had been hoping for some solitude. She began to swim a few laps across the deep end of the pool. Finally when she was tired she went to go sit in the hot tub trying to relax. She began to remember how safe and warm she had felt this morning when she had woken up that morning. She blushed thinking about it and was suddenly surprised when she saw a man beside her.

"Hey there sweetheart." he said cooly to her. "Do you mind if I join you?" he asked Sheridan in a sexy voice. Sheridan looked at the man, he was probably about her age and extremely handsome. She didn't know what else to do so she nodded silently saying no, although wishing he would go away. "So what's a beautiful women like you doing here all alone?" he asked. "Nothing," Sheridan said quietly, how she silently hoped this creep would go away and leave her alone. She also wished that Luis had come with her at least then this mess might not have happened. "Oh that's too bad," the man said eying her. "You shouldn't be here all alone, how would you like to come back upstairs with me to my room? We could have a lot of fun up there I bet you." he said smiling at her.

Sheridan quickly stood up she had had enough and wanted to leave. She stepped out and began to towel herself off before putting on her robe. "No," Sheridan said quietly. "I don't think so." "I don't think you know what you want." The man insisted stepping forward to her as Sheridan stepped back and to her surprise fell into Luis's arms. He had showed up a few minutes ago and had seen Sheridan in the hot tub with some guy. He didn't want to admit it but a sting of jealousy went through his body as he watched her. But he had noticed how uneasy she seemed and had gone to go assist in helping her and after hearing what the guy was saying he was enraged. Who the hell did he think he was?

"Hey buddy," Luis said in a low tough voice. "Quit hitting on my wife or else." told him firmly with an angry look in his eye. The guy took one look at Luis and new it was over he backed off right away. He felt Sheridan relax in his arms and then step out of them. Sheridan was great full to Luis but she was also mad at him. This mess was partly his fault because he had refused to go with her. This had been humiliating and she was tired of men controlling her. "Are you alright Sheridan?" he asked her. "I'm perfectly fine Luis there was no need for you to come." She told him in a voice that held cold and stubborn all in one. "You've got to be kidding me!" Luis shouted to her. "You know as well as I did what that guy was asking."

"Yeah I did and I wish that you could have let me handle it myself!" Sheridan shouted. "You know your just like the rest of my family, always thinking you can control me and I'm sick of it!" She said as she grabbed her bag and turned to the door and left but Luis followed her. "Sheridan this is not finished!" he shouted as she nearly slammed their room door in his face. "Oh I think it is!" She screamed how she desperately wanted to throw something at him. Luis was getting angry now, did she not even appreciate his help at all? He would never be able to understand her. He looked at her in her bathing suit, she had her hands on her hips and her eyes filled with fire. He had never seen anything more sexy and he wanted her.

He wanted her desperately. He was determined as he walked over to where she was standing. He slowly wrapped his arms around her waist and before she even knew what hit her he kissed her showing all the emotion he had kept in all this time. The power he showed as he kissed her frightened her, never had she been kissed in such a way. She began to struggle against him wanting to break the kiss and go run to her room but he wouldn't let her. He lifted his head at her response and smiled deviously no way was she getting away that easily. "Sheridan you know as well as I do that we can't fight this attraction between us and I want to finish what we've started." he told her looking into her eyes. "No Luis!...." she cried as she kept struggling.

But he wouldn't let her and he claimed her mouth once more as they fell to the bed from all her struggles. His hands roamed around her body and pressed her to him, she could feel just how much she wanted him. But she kept struggling, it had nothing to do with the fact that she did not want Luis and she to make love. It was just that she felt he was going too fast for someone who was so unused to it and she was scared. She began to weaken from the force he was using on her and he gave her no respite. He hungrily moved his hands up and down her body. While his mouth trailed down to her shoulder giving tiny kisses along the way. She tried to fight the feeling it gave her and was upset when she felt his hand move along the strap to her bathing suit. She wanted desperately to cry out against what he was doing but somehow she couldn't fear had stolen her voice. Luis moved his hand over the strap and began to move it aside so he could see her beautiful body. He was waiting to get some kind of a response from her but so far nothing.

He slowly moved the strap down in his hand and looked at her beautiful flesh. He murmured appreciatively and moved his mouth over her nipple teasing biting at it waiting for a response. When it came it crushed him, he felt her quiver in his arms. He looked up in shock to see her beautiful face streaming with tears. Dear God he thought to himself how could he do something like this. He was no better than the jerk at the pool he thought in disgust. He slowly brushed away the tears and hair from her upset face before replacing her cloths and moving off of her. "I've never taken a women against her will and I will not begin with my own wife. The first move shall be yours." he said gently to her holding her chin for a moment before he left. He went to go sleep on the couch in the other room to give her some privacy. He couldn't have been anymore sorry at that moment for what he had done. He regretted taking his anger out on her over his life.

Sheridan calmed down and got up off the bed, her legs felt unstable as she thought of what had just happened. He had misunderstood what she had meant and she regretted it, she did however feel a bit uneasy. She decided to go and take a shower to try and forget what had just happened. Afterwards she still couldn't fall asleep, she could not forget the feel of Luis touching her and she wanted more. She felt so confused about her feelings and she battled with them all night as she feel into a troubled sleep.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 8:

The next morning proved to be very challenging for the two. Both were finding it hard to concentrate between the physical tension between them. Sheridan also found Luis to be such a sweet, never had she seen a man be this kind to her. She also felt extremely bad for what she had put him through the night before and this morning he was being so gentle to her. She herself had felt so embarrassed but in a way happy that she would not let him have in her that state. She began to feel not just physically attached to Luis but emotionally as well. She smiled at him as he lead her out of his favourite museum in Spain. They had spent the whole morning there looking at paintings and it was amazing she had so much fun with him. "So would you like to go get some lunch?" Luis asked her. "You read my mind," Sheridan said smiling at him. "I remember this great place we went to one time I'd love to show it to you." she suggested.

"Sounds great." Luis said smiling at her as she lead him in the direction of the restaurant. They ate a wonderful lunch and about an hour later they finally arrived back at their hotel room. Luis flung himself onto their bed in exhaustion as Sheridan put away her bags. "Oh! I have the greatest idea Luis let's go to the beach!" She cried pulling at his arm. "Oh Sher I'm so tired how do you have all this energy?" Luis asked eying her. "I don't know, I just do and I really want to go swimming come on Luis it'll be fun!" "I don't know Sher..." he started. "Well if you won't go with me I guess I shall have to go on my own. I'm sure some GUY there will be happy to accompany me!" She said as she quickly ran towards the bathroom.

Luis sat right up. "Don't you even try it!" he shouted while laughing. She poked her head out the door. "So does that mean your coming?" she asked him with a slight smile. "You can count on it Sher." he told her while standing up and getting ready to go. A few minutes later she came out wearing a blue bikini that matched her eyes perfectly and Luis dropped his mouth at the sight of it. He was about to scream at her about how she could not go out in that but stopped himself knowing that's what she would want. "Sheridan what happened to the bathing suit you were wearing last night?" Luis asked trying to sound calm. "Oh that," Sheridan said mindlessly. "Well it's wet so I decided to go with this one. Do you like it?" she asked him sweetly knowing how much it bothered him. I'd like it even better if you were to of it Luis thought to himself as he watched her pack her bag. "Um yeah it suites your curves... I mean your body." Luis said stumbling as he watched her pulled on a pair of shorts to go with it.

"Thanks, so are you ready?" she asked looking at him innocently. More than you could ever imagine Luis thought to himself but he took in a breath and let out a silent sigh. "Yeah I am let's go." Luis said leading her out the door. They arrived at the beach and it was filled with tourist and all kinds of people. Luis was looking at Sheridan protectively as she walked along the beach, he noticed how every guy seemed to stare at her. He wanted to do so many things at once, Sheridan it drove him crazy and he just wanted to grab her in his arms and take her back to their hotel room where he could have her all to himself. Now he was stuck watching as every guy had the same idea in mind and seemed to be able to get farther than he did with her. He felt the need to want to hurt every guy there who gave her a second look reminding them that she was hit. He was finally relieved when she finally picked a good spot partially away from the crowd. He removed his shirt and sat down next to her on the blanket, then she held out a bottle of suntan lotion.

"Will you apply some for me,." she asked staring at him seriously. Luis smiled and took the bottle from her as she lay down on the blanket on her stomach. He poured some lotion into his hands and with sure strokes he began to apply it to her. Sheridan thought she was in heaven, he did this so well and with the heat from the sun it seemed to sooth away all the tension she had. Soon she fell asleep from it all and Luis smiled maybe he had won this time. He quietly laid back against the blanket next to her and just kept staring at her, he began to feel that he could love this women. About a twenty minutes later Sheridan woke and looked around for Luis but couldn't find him. Suddenly she felt two arms wrap around her waist and she turned around to face Luis. "Hey I was looking for you!"she said, she felt the urge to kiss him. How she wanted it to be like last night again. "Well I just went to go get us some cold drinks." he told her as he gently put one against her stomach. The suddenly coldness from it made her jump right out of his arms and she turned to him laughing.

"Why you! I can't believe you did that!" Sheridan cried even thought she was still laughing. "Well you looked a little hot and..." Luis told her innocently but suddenly she threw some water in his face from her water bottle. "There and you looked hot too!" Sheridan said happily as she ran back to their blanket but was stopped by Luis's strong arms. "Woah there!" he said and he ran with her in his arms. "I don't think so Sher, you can't get away that easily." he said laughing as he ran into the water still holding her. Sheridan screamed from the water which was freezing. "Luis!" she screamed as he dropped her in and splashed some water at her. But she gave in and began to it and began to splash him too enjoying the game. Suddenly he stopped and dunked under the water and Sheridan couldn't see him.

Suddenly she felt his hands wrap around her and she laughed as he reached out and took her down under with her. When they both came up they were out of breath and Luis looked at her. He moved over to her and moved a hand up her arm and into her hair. His other hand wrapped around her waist as the he pulled her head in for a deep passionate kiss. Sheridan gave into it, it was what she wanted. After a few minutes Luis broke it and they began to walk back to their blanket. They had begun to act like a real couple and they were loving each other.

Chapter 9:

"I'm starving!" she cried to him as he opened the door to the room. They had just returned from the beach. "I take it your ready to get some dinner?" Luis asked her in a teasing voice. "Why don't we get changed and then we'll go get something to eat somewhere." he suggested. Sheridan nodded and ran to go get ready she wanted to make a quick call to Elsie first. She waited until after he left to use the shower and she dialled the number. "Hello?" Elsie answered out of breath. "Hey Elsie!" Sheridan said in a perky voice. "I miss you, it's me Sher!" "Oh hey Sher!" Elsie said. "Can you hold on just one moment." Sheridan could hear everything going on there even if her friend had covered the receiver. She listened wondering what was going on, she could hear Elsie talking to someone telling them to hold on for a moment.

"Elsie did I interrupt something there?" Sheridan asked unsure. "Oh no not at all, I'm glad that I can tell you the great news. Hank and I are getting married!" she shouted into the phone. "Your not serious Elsie! Congratulations!" Sheridan said in shock. "I guess it really wasn't a one night stand like I had thought." Sheridan commented. "Exactly," Elsie said sounding pleased."So how has your honeymoon been? Physical?" she asked in a sly voice. "I guess you could say that." Sheridan said as she thought back to the afternoon they had shared. "But not in the way that you think," she tried to explain. "You mean you haven't consummated your marriage yet!" she cried into the phone. "Sheridan honey what are you waiting for? What am I saying how can you wait? The guy is gorgeous!" she cried into the phone. "Elsie I'm just not sure..." she tried but somehow deep down she felt like she couldn't explain it to her friend.

"Your not sure, Sheridan you two are married now. Listen to me this is what you should do. In honour of Hank and my engagement you two should go out and celebrate. You know have a few drinks, get a little drunk and then go back to your hotel for a good hot night of..." "Elsie!" Sheridan cried into the phone interrupting her, her face was completely red now. Suddenly the bathroom door opened and through all the steam out came Luis. He had a towel carelessly hitched around his waist and Sheridan licked her lips. Maybe what her friend was saying might do. "The bathrooms yours now Sher." Luis said as he went to the other room to gather some cloths. Suddenly she tuned back in and could hearing Elsie yelling into the phone. "Sheridan?" she called.

"Sorry Elsie, I've got to go get ready now okay! Congratulations and see ya!" Sheridan called. "Bye Sher and try not to forget what I said okay!" she said as she hung up. Sheridan smiled to herself and went to go get changed maybe she should consider what Elsie was saying she thought to herself. The two later dined in a beautiful local Spain restaurant. They both agreed the food was excellent and after it was over neither one was tired. "Do you feel up to going to a night club?" Luis asked her as they walked down the busy street. Sheridan thought for a moment she wasn't the least bit tired and turned to smiled brightly at him. "I'd love to." she told him smiling. He found the perfect one that they could go to, it was loud and perfect for dancing. Luis lead her over to bar.

"Did you want something to drink?" he asked her almost shouting from the blare of the music. "I'll have whatever your having." Sheridan yelled back. "Are you sure I mean, I don't know if you can handle it." he explained. Sheridan took this as a challenge and narrowed her gaze. "I'm sure I can handle it Luis now come on!" she insisted. Finally he gave and sat them both on the bar stools to order. The waitress that came smiled at Luis and winked, Sheridan felt a bit of jealousy fill her body, this was her man. She kicked Luis's side to remind him to order and once he did he smiled. He could see the look of jealousy in her eyes when the waitress had come. He couldn't understand why though, she had nothing to worry about because not only were they married but he had started to develop feelings for her. He finally admitted it to himself and was going to try every possible way to show her.

"Now Sheridan you might want to take it easy because this is some pretty strong stuff." he minded her. He handed her the liquor and soon she was having so much fun. Luis knew it had to be partly the liquor she had but he loved it. She was so open and fun. "Luis please, pretty please can't we go dance some more?" she drunkenly pleaded and giving him a look. He gave her a look back how did this women have so much energy, it had to be the liquor. He had noticed how she had lost her balance a few times and her voice was becoming slurred. Not to mention the unusual fact that she was hanging all over him and planting kisses on his neck. Maybe he shouldn't have given in, she had already had three shots of it and she was looking like she could party all night. Suddenly he felt a tickle in his ear and Sheridan's hot breath.

"Luis," she cried and she grabbed his arm pulling him off the stool. He sighed and they began to dance some more before they returned back to their seats. "Sho Luuiss," Sheridan said turning to him as she started to giggle, she was on her fourth shot now. "I'm about..." she started but just about fell off her stool but Luis caught her in time. "Oopsie!" she called as she giggled. "Sheridan I think it's about time for you to go back to the hotel." He told her firmly. "Now I like the way your talking," Sheridan shouted as she jumped onto his back in piggy back style and wrapped her legs around his waist and her arms around his neck.

He slowly guided her towards their room and brought her in. One of the hotel clerks had heard her yelling from outside the door and knocked just to see if she was okay. Luis had to laugh she was quite good at creating a scene he decided as he told the women everything was fine. He then walked back to Sheridan who was sitting staring at the ceiling with a scowl on her face. "Now what is it?" Luis asked her in frustration. "I didn't like the way that slut was staring at you!" she cried. He started to laugh if she really knew what she was saying he thought. Her hair true colours were starting to show. He shook his head as he bent down to take off her shoes. "No Luis it's true!" she insisted sounding more and more like a child rather than a grown women. "That women has been after you since we arrived and I've got my eye on her."

"Sheridan your drunk," he informed her while laughing at what she was saying. "You don't know what your saying alright? Now come on let's get you into bed okay." he said as he put a hand on her shoulder. " I am not drunk Luis I don't know what t'would make you think sho." she said starting to giggle again, then she stopped an took a deep breath. "Besides I don't think I'm ready for bed yet." she said as she looked deeply into his eyes with determination. She stood up carefully and moved her hands out to him. Luis knew what she wanted and would have loved to let her but he knew she was drunk. "Sheridan your drunk I don't think we should. You don't know what your asking alright." he said pushing her away as if that would set her straight.

"Yes I do Luis! If I do remember correctly you said you were waiting for me to make the first move well I'm waiting here baby!" she yelled smiling at him and she quickly through her arms around his neck anchoring her there. She slowly began to kiss his chest and trail her hands all over his body. "No Sher.." but he was silenced by her lips covering his but he pushed her away. She gave him a disappointed look and turned and took off her dress, there she stood wearing only her bra and underwear. Luis looked at her and kept telling himself it wasn't right. "No Sheridan I mean it! It's not right your not yourself!" Luis yelled. "I knew it!" Sheridan said crying. "I knew you didn't like me. No man will ever I'm not good enough for it!" she cried as she flung herself on the bed crying.

"Sheridan that's not true I like you." Luis insisted as he sat down. Sheridan looked up at him with wide puffy eyes. "Your just saying that!" she accused him. "No Sheridan I mean it," he said as he stroked her bare shoulder. "When I first saw you I thought you where an angel, never had I seen such an amazing women like you before. Sheridan I'm beginning to have feeling for you." he admitted softly to her. "Really?" she asked in a quiet voice, she had to look down though because her head was spinning. "Yes really and last night I wanted to make love to you so badly but you pushed me away." he told her looking at her wishing she would tell her why. "I know I did Luis, and I'm so sorry." she said. "Can you tell me why?" he asked her looking at the back of her head. "It's too humiliating!" she cried.

"Sheridan come on how can it be more humiliating than what you've done in the past few minutes?" he asked teasing her. She gave him a quiet laugh and thought for a moment, her head maybe spinning but she knew that she wanted him to know the truth.. "Luis when I was young I made a decision to wait to have sex until I was married to the man I loved. Well when my father told me I was to marry you I couldn't believe it and I couldn't tell you something as stupid as that. I had never had experience in it and I thought you might laugh at me for being so childish." she told him looking down.

Luis stroked her hair finally he realized why her response had been so upsetting. "Sheridan how could I possibly think your decision to wait is stupid. In fact I respect you for that." "Really," She asked him in hope. "Yes and I won't let you give that up just because your drunk." he said. "Don't let me take that away from you Sheridan. Instead let me convince you that I am the man you love." he said carefully as he tucked her beneath the blanket's on the bed. "You the man I love?" Sheridan said sleepily as she closed her eyes. "Yes Sheridan I have something to tell you..." he started. "I think I've fallen in love with you." he finished relieved that it had been said. But looked down to find her passed out. Too late he thought as he watched her sleep "Oh well tomorrow then." He said as he walked over to the couch. He would make things right this time he decided.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 10:

"Oh my head!" Sheridan cried as she raced for the toilet and threw up. She felt awful why had she had so much to drink, stupid Elsie and her stupid idea's she thought to herself. She felt so bad and was relieved when she felt Luis behind her helping her. Even in my worst predicament he's there she though. "Are you feeling better Sher? Would you like some aspirin?" he asked her knowing full well what a hangover felt like. "Yes I would love one right about now." Sheridan said. "Oh Luis I feel awful!" Sheridan cried she had never experienced a hangover before and would never again she decided to herself. He lead her back to their bed and put her back in it. "Come on now Sheridan you get back to bed and lie down okay. Would you like to watch some TV or something?" he asked as he plumped her pillows.

"I guess...." She answered quietly in defeat and took the remote from him. "Now you just stay here while I go get them alright." he said as he went to get the ones supplied. He found her staring blankly at the television when he returned. "Well here we are." he said nicely as he handed her the pills. For the rest of the day Sheridan stayed in bed and occasionally Luis would come and see how she was doing. They even talked about their past and got to know each other a bit better. Sheridan was delighted to hear his stories and she loved how sweet Luis was being towards her. "Luis!"Sheridan called to him before he could leave. "Yeah Sheridan." he asked from across the room. "Thank you." she said as she turned her attention back to the television. Luis smiled before he left the room and he started to think of some great idea's that he had for dinner. He wanted to break the wall Sheridan and he had put up and tonight he knew exactly how.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 11:

"Oh my gosh Luis this is so nice!" Sheridan cried as she looked at the table he had set for their dinner. She was so happy that her hangover was gone, now she was up and about and Luis was happy to see her back to normal. "Thanks," Luis said embarrassed. "It's nothing really you know." He continued as he held out a chair for her. She sat down happily having not eaten all day had taken a toll on her. "So Luis where yo must tell me where did you order this food it tastes excellent!" she told him smiling. "Oh I'm glad you like it because I made it." he told her smiling at her puzzled expression. "Your kidding me right? You made it, your such an excellent cook I had no idea!" she cried giving him praise. "Oh well thanks I have some other hidden talents you know I'd love to show you." he teased and she smiled at him.

"I would like that very much." Sheridan answered honestly looking deeply into his eyes. Luis let out a cough looking away from her startled from her honesty. "So are you just about ready for desert?" Luis asked her. She smiled at his cover up and nodded. "I'd like a big piece please." she said sounding so sweet. As he came back with it he smiled at her request. "I don't know where you put it all Sher!" "Are you making fun of me!" Sheridan playfully cried. "Maybe." Luis said smiling at her with a playful glint in his eye. Sheridan playfully pushed him. "Luis I don't like to be made fun of!" she pouted. "Well I don't like to be teased!" Luis said reminding her about her comment a few minutes before. "Well it doesn't have to be." Sheridan said with seriousness as her eyes clouded over. She walked over to where he was sitting and sat down on his lap.

"Sheridan." Luis began but was silenced by her finger. "No Luis, I know what I'm saying this time and I want to. You make me feel so good and your so caring." Sheridan admitted finally realizing how true it was and not just some physical attraction. " I trust you completely. I need you Luis, so please make love to me now." Sheridan begged with such passion in her voice. Luis didn't need to be told more than once, the force he saw in her eyes told him everything he needed to know. He gently picked her up off his lap and brought her gently over to the bed. He was anxious to get started. He slowly moved down and began to kiss her mouth passionately. But he slowed the pace down for her knowing how much she was trusting him.

He gently moved his hands over her sending shivers down her body she moaned and wrapped her hands around his neck. He took this as an open invitation and began to quicken the pace a bit faster. He felt her body stiffen a little when he went to reach for the robe she was wearing and he slowed down. How he wanted to just take her now but he couldn't forget the trusting look in Sheridan's eyes. He moved his hand in between where the robe met and found her soft breast. He began to tease it each time sending a gently caress to her making her moan. "Luis!" she cried as she felt him squeeze her nipple with his sure fingers. He groaned and moved his face down to her now revealed breast. Sheridan cried out the minute she felt his mouth on her breast, never had she felt such a magnificent sensation. He sucked on her breast teasingly nipping at it giving her more pleasure. He cupped her breast with his hands and looked up at her. "Your so damn beautiful Sheridan."

he told her as he bent back down to her awaiting breast. He laved the nipple with his tongue once more and then turned to it's twin to give it the same attention. Sheridan could not believe the sensations Luis created and she pressed him to her body in an open invitation to continue. He continued to search her body, sending her to pleasure each time with his skilled mouth. Luis reached lower down her body and his tongue delved into her navel playfully. Then he moved lower and he moved the back of his hands lightly over her triangle of hair. Sheridan's hip bucked at the moment, and she looked at him in surprise. "Please Sheridan open for me, trust me." He begged her, she looked deep into his eyes and knew that she could not deny this man.

She sighed as she opened her legs to give him better access. Luis moaned and lowered his head, she cried out in pleasure the minute she felt his hot breath on her body. He continued as he heard her response and minutes later Sheridan was begging him to end her torment. She pulled at his hair and he knew she was almost there. He quickly got up and shed his own clothing before laying back down on her awaiting body. He moved back up her slick body and kiss her passionately as he entered her. Sheridan turned away from him, as he had entered her there was a slight bit of pain from her body because she was not use to such an accommodation. Luis slowed down, not wanting to destroy this fragile moment. Then as he began to move she matched him in every thrust and she cried out in pleasure. This had been the most amazing experience and she lay still there for a moment with Luis still inside her wondering if she had died from the pleasure. Luis summoned whatever power he had and moved off of her and gathered her hot body in his arms.

He had just had the most wonderful experience of his life and could not explain it. There had been so much pride in the taking of his bride and he gave her a slight smile as he moved some stray hair out of her face. "How are you Sheridan, did I hurt you at all?" Luis asked her concerned. Sheridan blushed she could not meet his eyes after sharing something like this. "Luis that was amazing, I don't know how to describe it." she told him quietly and wondered if her face could go any brighter. She leaned down against his chest and sighed, it had been amazing. She started to kiss his chest, wanting more and Luis knew it. "Sheridan there's something I wanted to tell you," Luis said quietly and then she looked up at him her eyes clouded over with passion. "I love you." he told her gently. "Oh Luis I love you too so much! Your such a great person" Sheridan cried as she straddled his legs and kissed him. It had finally been said and Sheridan finally felt complete. "Sheridan I think your going to kill me." he cried and Sheridan giggled as they began to kiss again, they made love throughout the whole night and into the morning when they finally fell asleep.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 12:

Two years later....

"Oh Elsie I'm so glad you decided to get married after all. I'm so happy for you two!" Sheridan cried as she hugged her very pregnant friend. The wedding was now over and the happy couple was preparing to leave for their own honeymoon. "Yeah, congratulations." Luis said smiling to a proud Hank. He looked over at Sheridan who smiled back at him, he was so happy with his life. "Thanks you guys but you know it's all thanks to you." Elsie said smiling. "I'm just happy that you two didn't give up after your fight because you two belong together." Sheridan admitted, she was sure of it now. "Especially since you have a baby coming!" She said happily, she couldn't believe how lucky Elsie had been. But then maybe she could because she and Luis knew how it was.

"I know Sher I can't believe how lucky we are! I almost died when you told me two weeks after you were married you were having quints!" Elsie cried. "Now where are my god children so that I can get started on my honeymoon." Elsie demanded as Sheridan laughed. "Why Elsie one would think that you've already had a head start on that." Sheridan said innocently as she eyed her friend's stomach. Suddenly she felt a pull at her hand and she looked down to see Kate, one of her little two year old daughters yelling. "Mommee!" little Kate cried. "Can wee pwees go home now?" she asked her almost crying from frustration, the little girl looked exhausted.

Sheridan laughed and Luis came over and picked her up before giving Sheridan a kiss. He knew how much she wanted some time to talk to her friend before they left. He turned to his daughter he noticed her little flower girl dress was all dirty. "Alright Katie we're going soon I promise, just let your mother talk to Aunt Elsie for a few minutes. Let's go get your brothers and sisters so we can say goodbye. Hank would you mind helping me out here." Luis suggested and he carried Kate over to where Brian, Antonio, Isabella and Emma were playing quietly on their blanket. They looked so adorable playing with their dolls and cars he decided to himself. They were still all dressed up from the wedding. It had been so nice of Hank and Elsie to include their whole family in it.

His little girls Isabella, Emma and Kate all looked like three identical angels in their dresses, they looked exactly like Sheridan except for their eye colour which was his. As for their two boys they were asked to be the ring bear's and Luis had been so proud of them. Elsie had once told them they were their ‘mini-me's' because of their resemblance to their parents. "Come on you guys it's time to go." Luis called to them and he went over to pick up little Emma who was asleep on the blanket into his other arm. With his hands full with two identical angels and his other children running to their mother he walked back. "Bye Guys we'll miss you," Hank told them as he hugged the bundle of children along with Elsie. "Bye you guys," Sheridan called as she picked up Brian who was getting cranky. They waited until they drove off before deciding to leave.

Sheridan let out a sigh and looked at Luis. "So are we ready to go then?" she asked him and he nodded. "Come on you guys," Luis said nicely to Isabella and Antonio who were tiredly dragging alone their toys. Luis was still holding his other two babies and Sheridan had her arms full with Brian so the two little other children had to walk. "Come on you guys we're almost there." she said encouraging them as they walked to their van and loaded all five kids into the car. Sheridan was exhausted from the ride home and leaned against Luis who had his arm around her. "Luis I was so happy to see those two get married today, weren't you?" she asked him. He smiled at her. "Yeah I was Sher, they looked happy." he agreed with her.

"Do you think that their honeymoon shall be as eventful as ours?" Sheridan asked remembering how they had spent the rest of the days of their own honeymoon in their bedroom. "I don't know." Luis said smiling."but you know what?" "What?"Sheridan asked smiling back, she reached up and stroked his face with her hands. "I love you so much, and I love our life and our kids." he said as he reached a red light and kissed her. "I love you too Luis, thank you so much for everything. You have given me so much love. why didn't I see it before?" she asked him as she leaned against his chest. "I don't know Sher, but I'm counting on proving it to you everyday." he answered smiling as she poked him the chest before kissing him again.

THE END