~*How Lisa & David Met*~

Chapter 6
By Lisa ashley_mylove3@yahoo.com
Present Day: July 30, 2004
The beating of my heart could be felt throughout my entire being. I’m truly awestruck by the sight before me. “What is that?” I manage to whisper in my amazement. “Do you like it, Luv?” David breathes into my ear as he reaches his hand up to my heart. **Thankfully, this is one of those times I’m glad that I wasn’t blessed with a great bosom, otherwise he would be touching them…well, he kinda is…hehehe!** I think. My pulse quickens from the already fast pace, feeling his hand there. His touch, oh how I love his touch…it’s such an intimate gesture. **Blushing** “Yeah.” I softly murmur as I turn my face into his neck to nuzzle him. I feel the warmth of his embrace as the wind chimes sway in the breeze. **Sigh** Our whispers seem to be heard only by our souls as we stand still in time. Returning my gaze to the tree, “This is most magnificent sight that I’ve ever laid my eyes upon. Did you do this, David?” I question. Taking my hand in his, he walks me to the bottom of the staircase that was lit in blue and white lights that go all the way up to the first floor. Smiling, he chuckles gently. “I did, Luv, so to speak. I asked the Chiltons, friends of the Michaels, who own this bit of property, about doing something romantic for you. They showed me the pictures of this place. It seemed absolutely perfect, so I made a special request for the lights to be put up as well.” **With the arches over the stairs and the railing, they were able to string the lights through and around. The Ivy and Honeysuckle hide much of the wiring.** I think as I notice the detail of the spiral staircase. David continues, “Savannah Chilton’s uncle was the one who designed Treehouse I and Treehouse II. It doesn’t have any screws, bolts, or metal of any sort going into the tree. Its suspension system doesn’t interfere with the tree or its growth. The whole system is environmentally friendly.” “David, this is incredible! I can’t believe this is real!” I giggle as I say to him while I make little hops up and down with excitement. Shaking his head, “Lisa… You’re funny!” He laughs as he observes my blissful state with amusement. “What does this remind you of?” David asks me, still grinning. Looking up I say, “The first thought that comes to mind is quite obvious…Ascending the stairs that led up to the room where Celeborn and Galadriel spoke with the Fellowship. Lothlorien.” David nods in agreement. “You remembered, though that was on a soundstage and this is out in nature. Quite incredible really and it’s all ours tonight. We can talk, watch a movie, and dance the night away. We can have our showers, look at the stars, or anything else you wish. Dinner is included, of course.” “Good, ‘cause I’m starved!” I declare with enthusiasm. “Great, then let’s go on up. Our things are in already there so we don’t have to leave.” David leads the way as we start up the stairs. I’m a bit puzzled about his comment…Our things. **How did he get my things? Oh, right. Robert and Christine came back with their family the day before yesterday from their cruise.** I think. Stairs…that go way up. I try hard to concentrate on just walking up without looking down, down, down over the railing or through the space of the clear, plexi-glass steps. My fear of heights, ever present as we climb higher, makes me think **What if I slipped through the space between the steps or the rails and I go…splat? What if the steps collapse and we go…splat? What if, while climbing, that we don’t see a section of steps missing and we go…splat? What if I just lose my footing and I tumble down the stairs and I go…thud, thud, bang, splat?** I grip the railing with a firm hand and try to hold onto David with a casual hold. My hands feel moist from my worries. **Maybe he won’t notice.** Then a thought crosses my mind in frustration **Is this plexi-glass sturdy enough for the both of us? It won’t shatter? SPLAT!!! Argh! Me and my fears! I wish that I could toss them in the trash bin!** Wanting get to the top of the stairs as fast as possible…yeah…I don’t want anything to happen…I quicken my steps. My eyes sweep out over the forest; has me in awe as we go higher into the tree. I can’t help but stop to soak up the scenery. Brushing my hand across one of the wind chimes, I sit and look through the railing. My gaze comes across the valley below with its windows glowing out into the coming night, I voice “This really is incredible! OMHeck! Is that…is that another Treehouse?” Pointing past the tree-line, “What? Over there? Oh, yeah. Hmmm. It looks like the people in that one are heading off to bed.” David says as we watch the lights go out at the other place. First the lower floors go out…then one of the top rooms…then it looks like the other goes out as we peer out through the forest. The blue and white lights seem to sparkle like glitter as the air fans across the leaves and branches of the distant Treehouse. David gives me a hug and a kiss on my forehead. “We should make dinner a light one. I’ve all of a sudden felt the fatigue catching up to me. Let’s get on in before I fall asleep right here.” Agreeing I get up with David and we climb up to the first floor. Oddly, I’m tired as well. I think the hiking and excitement has done me in. As we reach the landing entrance, David, being a gentleman, opens the door for me. While I search for a light switch, I smack my shin on a bench. “Owie! Crap! Ouch! Flip!” I hop up and down holding my shin. David, only seeing me come in and out of the glow of the lights outside, asks if I’m alright. “Crap! That’s going to bruise. Yeah…shoot! I’m OK.” I can feel tears welling up in my eyes as I continue to hop…”Ahhhh!” I trip on a rug in the middle of the room and fall backwards with a thud. **Ouch! Here’s my Splat!** I think as I lay there…trying to catch my breath. **If I was laying on a layer of snow, I could make a snow angel…or if I was doing jumping jacks, only laying down…or a cheerleader with my arms and legs in a V…** I think to myself. As I lay there, I watch David’s form in the dark with the glow behind him; I notice the light switch on the wall peeking from behind the door. David walks around heading straight for me. “Lisa? Are you OK? Lisaaaaaaaaaaaa!” David cries out as he trips on the rug and right onto…me. “Umph!” The wind gets knocked right out of the both of us. Breathing heavily and painfully, I feel my face heat up as I catch my breath and painfully say, “We gotta stop meeting like this!” David concerned, but in good spirits says with a laugh “I’m terribly sorry about that. You alright? Not hurt? I didn’t hurt you?” With the glow from outside shining on my face, I nod my head yes and then shake my head no. I’m embarrassed but fine. “I think under normal circumstances this could be nice **wink** …but seeing that this was a painful experience…I could agree. Hahaha!” David says with humor. Laughing at his comment, David rolls off me and helps me up off the floor. “Uh…no. Good as new.” I give him a reassuring smile. “You sure? OK…Now, where’s that blasted switch?” David says with frustration in his voice. “Uh…yeah…it’s behind the door. Over there” I mention as I limp slightly over to it. “Let there be light!” I exclaim as the lights go on. Wincing at the brightness, I slowly open my eyes all the way and survey the room. “Wow! This is nice.” A cute sitting room with a love seat reading lamps and a bookcase with many books to read. We head up the steps to the next level, and the next, and so on and so forth, exploring each room. Lovely earth tones throughout. There’s even a chair made from a trunk of the tree. Windows open up the view to the outside, no doubt giving incredible light during the daytime. Noticing the balcony, I open up the sliding glass door and go out. I ignore my fears of falling or how high up we are as I walk to the edge. David stands at the door watching. I can feel his eyes on me as I turn my attention to the view and look out. A sigh escapes from his lips. I look back at him and he has the sweetest look on his face. His smile…I could just melt! ”What?” I say as I blush and look down with a bit of shyness coming over me. David walks slowly up to me and brings me into a long, soft hug. Leaning down, he kisses me so tenderly that I feel my knees start to weaken. **Oh My Love!** I think as he holds me close. His heart…his heart is beating so sound next to mine. Letting me go slowly, he smiles and walks back into the Treehouse. I feel so…I can’t describe it. This is so much a dream to be held and kissed, like does to me. I feel so special. Like I finally have what everyone else has been enjoying. The privilege of being…loved. Yes…loved. I haven’t known this before for myself. Prayed for it, desired it, wanted it, wished for it, and cried for it. I’m almost afraid to think of it…love. …I look out at the stars shining above and feel the chill in the air. The luminous moon is full and the stars dazzle the night sky. For a brief moment, I’m reminded of that night alone in the mountains and I frown. Pushing away those thoughts, I remind myself that I’m here in the now and not in the past. Here with one special man…who likes me...me…me. Looking at the telescope to my left and the lounge chairs to my right, I make up my mind to get up early in the morning to watch the sunrise. Going back inside, David already has a salad on the table and is working on the drinks. ”Hey Luv? What would you like to drink? There’s milk, soy milk, water, orange juice, coffee, fruit punch, tea or soda pop?” He asks me. “Um…I think water is good.” I tell him as I walk up behind him with a hug. “Why don’t you get your shower in while I finish up here.” He says softly as he holds me close. “Are you sure? I could wait for you, if you wanted to take yours first?” I ask. “No, you go ahead. I can finish everything here by the time you’re done.” He reassures me. “OK, I won’t be long.” I say before turning on my heals and head up to the to the 6th and final floor…the floor that we haven’t explored…the bedroom. **Don’t think about the bedroom…not yet…not now. Just think about needing to take a shower and getting some food into my tummy** I walk slowly up the stairs and open the door. I look and I’m surprised to see two doors. **Could it be…could it be…could it be…** Goes through my head. I open both and low and behold…We each have our own rooms! “Yes!” I whisper softly and **sigh**. **Off the hook…almost…I do need to talk with him about this…yep…can’t avoid it much longer. Truth, honesty, no games…** I look at my luggage…then I look at his in his room. Now is as good a time as any to get my shower in. Rummaging through my things I hear David humming in the kitchen. A smile crosses my face. Getting my jammies, a white eyelet tank and boy-cut shorts, I grab my underwear the same white eyelet. With my towel and toiletries under my arm, I walk down the steps to the bathroom. Opening the door, I turn on the light and say, “Sweeet!” The shower has the clear brick walls on the upper part of the wall. **This must be a pretty room during the day with all the daylight and green leaves.** I wonder. Getting out of my things, I notice that the door behind me is frosted glass. “Hahaha! Crap…” I say as I hurry over to lock the door just in case David ‘accidentally’ walks in on me. Turning on the stereo, I listen to the songs coming on as I continue getting out of my things. Turning on the shower, I hum along with the music as I move to the beat. Grabbing my towel, I wrap it around my body. Reaching again through the shower curtain, I turn the water to a nice warm temperature. **Just my luck…a see-through shower curtain…** I think and laugh softly. As I stand, I’m startled by something I see to my right… ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Chapter 7