Since when I got to know him I began to feel stranger.

I could not believe that he was actually a god; maybe he only just played a joke on me. So I didn't care about it... but I started feeling something odd in me after my encounter with him.

I could finally sense again a feeling of ease and calm... and that helped me change my life for better; at last I had the courage to break up with myannoying boyfriend (if he actually could be called as "boyfriend")and thanks to that I could look after myself for better enjoying my hobbies and work too.

In this way I began anew my life as a happier woman...

Summer was approaching and I already could sense holiday atmosphere as days became hotter and the call of the sea became stronger... but I couldn't do anything but going to work like everyday.

So after taking my breakfast I headed out my home and while walking to the office I could see people enjoying the hot sunny weather going around the city and also teenagers with bath costumes heading to the beach with the surfing table in their hands... and looking at them I could onlysigh.

"I wish I could skip work today to go to the beach and surf" I thought by myself as I turned back to admire the view of the sea. "But I really have to go if I want to earn something" and so I took to the road again.

I arrived at the office and immediately I started to work hard as always for the entire morning... until at break I heard my phone ringing.

A message had arrived.

"Ehi! Care to join me at lunch after work?" .... It was him and I almost jumped for happiness in the office but I held back my enthusiasm; and then I replied back accepting the invitation. The morning just had a better turn and returning to work I couldn't wait to finish and go to him.

In this way when midday came I took my bag and took the way home until when I reached the square I found him sitting on a bench catching all women' eyes.

"Making an hit one very girls, aren't we?" I asked him in a playful manner trying to take his attention.

He turned at me listening my laugh and he only chuckled.

"It's not my fault if I am so fascinating" he told.

"So, Casanova, where are we going to eat?" I teased him. For me it became an habit acting that way with him and I couldn't help it.

"We are going to my house so we can enjoy the view on the sea.... as you are dying for it" he stated.

"Well, you are right... but how could you tell this?".

"I have an eye for this." he then stated and we headed our ways to his house on the beach.

We enjoyed our lunch on the wooden terrace above the sea as it was a sunny and warm day and we stayed there chatting for a long time.

"Are you free this weekend?" he asked at a certain point.

"I don't have any particular plans... just chilling at home and maybe coming here at the beach if the weather keeps on being like these days".

"What about spending some good quality time with me then?" he asked with a smile.

I smiled back at him and accepted; I wanted to give him a kiss on the cheek but I tried to resist. I didn't know why suddenly I had a crazy desire to kiss him; but I just felt like kissing him... but I didn't. What if he didn't like me back? So I just acted nice with a smile as a friend.

"Just bring your swimsuit with you.. I will take care of everything else". And after that I greeted him and walked home and I spent the remaining days with my usual routine until weekend.

And Saturday came by quickly. I woke up at my usual time with the sun light reflected on my bedroom window and laying on the bed I could already feel its warm on me.

I had breakfast and just on the moment when I was entering my bedroom the door bell rang...and opening the door there was him who was wearing a grey shirt and blue Hawaiian trousers (with sky-blue flowers motif).

"Please come in" I invited him with a smile. "Please don't care the mess".

"It's really nice your place" he told me while wandering around the apartment while I was finishing wearing clothes.

"And you are also nice and cute with that" he added when he looked at me going out from the bedroom making me blush.

"T-thanks". I was wearing a knee length white dress with azure stripes and with no sleeves... and under that I had blue bikini.

We went outside and standing at the door I saw his car.

"Why the car?" I asked.

"We are going to another beach that only I know about, just to stay alone and not disturbed by other." So by car we went around and then we finally arrived.

Once at the place Poseidon invited me to take his hand and we took a stroll in the surroundings; and and we walked for quite long time on the expanse of grass above the promontory and during our walk I remained all quiet... and that maybe made him worry a bit.

"Is something the matter? You are way too silent".

"N-no". However something in me was happening. Having my hand in his made me feel odder than usual around him; not in a bad way though. I was feeling like a stuttering and blushing mess and I couldn't feel at ease as my heart was beating faster... that could be only a sign that by time I had fallen in love with him. And the only thing I could do to reassure him was giving him a smile... and he noticed that I was forcing that smile and to make me comfortable he freed my hand from his.

After the stroll on the meadow we went to the limits of the promontory to then go down some stairs hidden by some rocks to reach the beach.

He had taken with him a small basket and a beach towel.

I helped him with putting down the towel on the sand and then as lunchtime was near he opened the small basket.

"And here we are" he said as he put down all the food and drinks.

"You actually prepared all of this by yourself?" I asked him while looking on the towel. There was a vegetable salad with fresh tomatoes, light sandwiches and some lemonade.

"I have to be able if I live all alone". And we started eating and everything was delicious.

"You know... this is really my first picnic ever" I admitted to him in the middle of the lunch and he looked at me astonished.

"My ex never took me out for actual dates... only for drink".

"Luckily I am your first one. A beautiful lady must be courted in the right way" he told me making me blush.

"And I really like this kind of picnic on the beach" I told him with a nice smile on my face while looking at him.

"We can do as many times you want, you know that". And I felt my heart warming up by hearing that from him and as I cracked up a smile I felt a tear coming down my cheek, but I wiped it away immediately without being noticed by him.

And then we arrived at the dessert: there were some slices of watermelon and then some grapes and strawberries as fruit.

We took our time, especially me, by taking a stroll on the water's edge looking around and admiring the expanse of sea.... when he began to strip in front of me. Of the two I was the more embarrassed one but it looked like he didn't care at all.

"What are you doing???" I shouted at him while blushing and turning around not to look at him.

"I am going in for a swim. Want to join me?" and then he heartedly laugh while running inside the water and then jumping in... But I stayed there on the sand to look at him.

"Gosh... I think I am in l--". I couldn't even finish my thought that he called me back to reality by shouting from afar.

"Ehi! If you are not coming in I will come to pick you up and then throw you in the sea!".

I thought it over and having a quick image in my mind of him being able to act that way I blushed and without thinking twice I removed the dress and getting into water I swam to him.

"Thank you but actually I can get in the water by myself" I laughed at him when I got to him... and then..

"Follow me okay?". In this way with him by my side we swam until we reached a cave in the promontory hidden by some rocks. We went inside and going out from the water we took a walked around to see the stalagmites and stalactites.

"It looks like a cavefrom the ancient Greek time" I chuckled and so did he.

And he nodded smiling....and I started to feel again strange. Why? Why there of all of moments? Only God knew why. I didn't know how come I had that huge desire to kiss him... but I really wanted. Maybe that moment was the right one as we were inside a cave all alone without any inconveniences.... but as I finally mustered up that little courage to approach him, he turned back to the water.

"We are going back" he called me out.

"O-okay". And we swam back to the beach.

"W-what do we do now?" I asked him with a weak voice looking down the sand while he was packing up everything.

"We return home, what you think?". We were near the stairs to go to the car and without realising I took his hand.

"P-please" I begged him with a weak voice as it began to crack up. "I-I want to stay with you a bit longer".

"What's up now?" he asked me looking worried about me.

"N-nothing.. I'm sorry" I told him a lie and then recovered my composure.. but as I surpassed him on the stairs he took my hand to stop me.

"It's not "nothing" for god's sake! You are acting weird today".

"Really.. It's nothing" I wanted to yell at him but I didn't; I didn't want to ruin all day by shouting at him.

He dropped the basket on the ground and hugged me.

"Please... tell me everything you have in mind.". But I remained silent and the only thing I did was hugging him tighter. And we stayed like that for a moment and then we went back to the car to finally head home.

"I am sorry for before" I apologised to him while driving back to city.

He took my hand and smiled at me. "Don't worry... just relax okay?".

We arrived at his house and there...

"Just wait a moment" and he went inside and in a moment he went back outside.

"Come with me" and gently he took my hand and we walked until we arrived at a wooden dock.

"What are we going todo?" I asked him with still a weak voice.

"Didn't you want to do something else with me?" he smiled at me while inviting me on to a boat.

"B-but the sun will go down in a moment".

"Don't worry...Sunset is always the best time of the day".

And so we took a boat ride until we stopped on the sea to admire the sunset; as the sun began to go down clouds began to turn red and on the sea there was a red reflection of the sun.

"Why did you stop?" I asked him.

He chuckled looking at me and without answering back he approached me. As he got nearer I became stiff feeling my heart beating faster and I closed my eyes when he caressed my cheek.

"Hush... Don't be afraid of me" he sweetly whispered to me.

At that I opened my eyes and as they were fully opened he took advantage to get nearer my face.... to kiss me on the lips.

I felt a rush of heat exploding inside me as I saw the stars while he kissed me.

It took only a moment but that peck was worth of it.. and when we parted I couldn't hold back and taking his face with my hands cupping his cheek I kissed him more.

I wanted the kiss to last more and understanding that he chuckled in the kiss... and he kissed me with more passion than mine and that kiss became the most breathtaking one I ever received in my entire life. He was so skilled and the feeling of kissing him was the same I always had when I was in the water. And when we separated to take breath I laughed heartedly while he gave me a curious and inquisitive look.

"Why are you laughing?".

"I just felt like" I admitted to him smiling back.

And when he sat on my left side I hugged him.

"I love you" I confessed him while I felt again butterflies in my stomach and my cheeks burning.

"So... You wanted to kiss me so badly today, didn't you?" he asked me.

I nodded and after giving a peck on my nose he took the oars and returned back... and headed to his house.

"Want to stay by me tonight?" he invited me.

"I spent all day with you... what's the harm of staying with you tonight also? Do you want me to go away?" I teased him while hugging his arm.

"Fair point".

We got inside and after taking a shower we went to his bedroom to chat a bit more.

And under the cover he hugged me again to his chest.

"Why don't we watch some TV?" I asked him while he was playing with my wavy hair.

"Nah..." and taking me with both arms in a strong hug he continued. "I prefer spending time kissing you" and he began to cover me with light and quick kisses on the neck and face to tickle me... and he made me giggle hard by acting like this; and then he stopped.

And looking deeper into my eyes he caressed my hair and cheek.

"I love you too (name)" he confessed back; and that moment became the most wonderful one of my life. I made the man I loved confessed his love to me. I stood silent but I showed him my best smile full of love and admiration... but I couldn't hold back an yawn.

"Are we tired?". He murmured to my ear as he was holding me close to his body.

"Yeah... We did so much today".

"Then close your eyes and go to sleep" he whispered as he gave me a goodnight kiss.

"I will never let you".

"Make yourself at home, my sweet love"... and at once I drifted into sleep with my heart feeling at ease without any worry.