August 17, 1994

**Iolani POV**

Ever since the conversation between my e ipo and I a few days ago, we haven't been able to keep our hands off each other.

While I have still been putting in long hours at work, during our limited time alone together, I swear the man has made it his mission to drive me absolutely insane...and I've been loving every minute of it.

So far I've managed to keep my clothes on, but he's been testing the boundaries every chance he gets. That said, he's starting to wear any remaining resolve I have down to almost nothing at this point.

To take my mind off of that for the moment though, I find myself reflecting on everything else that's gone on this past week...

During the small amount of time remaining between work and us driving each other incredibly and deliciously crazy, we've also made some time to jam together. He's already proven to be a fast learner with the ukulele so I've made some time to teach him more about it, and he's soaked it all in like a sponge. Before long I think he might even surpass me skill wise, and that astounds the hell out of me.

He's also had a few more flashes of memory, mostly with him playing various instruments...as well as one where he says he thinks someone was calling him Christopher. I tried that moniker on but somehow it just didn't seem quite right, so for now at least we've let it go. After all, his memory is bound to come back soon...right?

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**Later that evening**

I'm just getting in from a long day at work, and am surprised to find he's still up waiting for me.

Normally we'd be all over each other as soon as I got in the door, but tonight I'm far too exhausted to want to do anything but sleep. 16 hours on your feet is exhausting!

"Lani...so good to see you finally home," he greets with a mischievous smile, and a hello kiss that lingers a bit too long.

Breaking it before it could go any further, I offer him a soft smile. "Something smells delicious. What's on the menu tonight?" I reply with a yawn.

"I made up some vegetarian stew. I've already started heating it for you, so it should be ready shortly." With that, he comes over and starts giving me a bit of a backrub. Mmmm...this is nice...

Before I could get to into it though, the crockpot starts beeping. Seems dinner is served...

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I was never so glad to see a dinner over in my life...not because of the company, but because I found myself about two minutes away from dropping over face first into my stew bowl.

I slowly make my way up to start clearing away the dishes, but he shoos my hands away.

"I'll take care of these, mama...you go on and head to bed. You look exhausted," he says with a soft chuckle. Oh thank god....

I offer him a sweet smile at this, "Are you sure?"

"Of course...go get some rest," he whispers in my ear before giving me a sweet good night kiss. If I weren't so damn tired, I'd definitely be up for more of this...

I let out another large yawn before coming out with a quiet, "Thank you..." Eyes blurry, I start making the zombie walk toward bed.

As I walk away I hear him seductively offer, "Want some company?"

Choosing to pretend I didn't hear that...for tonight anyway, I close my door behind me with a quiet click. Not tonight baby... Still, I have to give him points for persistence...

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August 18, 1994

I wake up the next morning very early and get ready to head to work yet again for another long day. Thankfully I only have one more to work after today, as I finally got approved for a week off. Oh shit! I knew I was forgetting something last night...

My sleep deprived mind completely forgot to let him know about our upcoming vacation plans. I decide to leave him a quick note before I head off to work to fill him in.

Moments later, I've got the letter on the fridge waiting for him.

Hey...I'm sorry I was so wiped out getting home last night. Thanks so much for dinner. It was delicious as usual...and so was the company. :)

I actually forgot to tell you to start packing your bags, because after I'm done work tomorrow I've taken a few days off for us to spend together. Figured getting out of here for a while was definitely in order, and when a friend at work offered me the use of her cabin for the week I hopped at the chance.

Have a good day. I look forward to seeing you when I get home.

~Lani~ xoxo

P.S. Let's order out tonight.  :)

That done, I grabbed everything I needed for work and headed out the door.

**Thought I'd give you all a little taste of what I've got in mind for the next part of this book.  Might be a few days before I'm able to get anything else up though, so I hope this tides you guys by till then.**