Lock You In My Heart



Westley sat quietly as he looked at Gabrielle. She was counting the places she had been yearning to go. Listening to her made him

smile.

Gabrielle looked like she enjoyed being on the plane.

"Hey, what's with the smile? Did I say something wrong? Or are you going to tell me that we can't go to any of the places that! mentioned?" asked Gabrielle. She felt her face turn red as she became self-conscious. Seeing that Westley was staring at her always made her feel that Way.

"You know that I can take you anywhere you want to go. But I won't tell you our destination just now." Westley wanted to surprise her. "Where we're going is a place you really want to see. So, relax. We'll be there soon." Gabrielle knew that he was just building up the suspense. She felt she should stop fishing for answers.

She was however looking forward to his surprise. He would always give her the best surprise.

Furthermore, it would lift her spirit. She wasn't in the best of her mood these days because of Holly and Victor.

"How long do you think before we get there?" Gabrielle couldn't help it. She had to ask another question.

She wanted to know the expected time of their arrival at the destination.

In this way, she could make an intelligent guess as to where they were going. Gabrielle smiled and thought she was smart enough

to think about this.

"We'll be there in two hours," Westley answered as he pulled up the quilt over Gabrielle so she wouldn't feel cold. "Keep the quilt on you. It's getting cold."

"It is a bit cold. Why is it getting colder and colder?" It then dawned on Gabrielle.

"Westley, are we going to the north? I remember telling you that I've wanted to see the snow. So, are you taking me to a place where there's snow?" Gabrielle had always been smart that she could guess something even with a simple clue.

The plane was heading north. So, that must be it-Westley was taking her to see the snow.

Gabrielle squealed with excitement.

She was ecstatic.

"You are the smartest woman in the world," said Westley as he pinched the bridge of her nose.

"] am right, am I not?" Gabrielle looked at him and smiled smugly.

She was giddy with delight at the prospect of seeing the snow for the first time. The heavy feeling she had suddenly evaporated and she began feeling light.

"You are correct in thinking that. You told me that you'd want to see snow and that's what you'll do," said Westley as he lovingly tousled up Gabrielle's hair.

"I grew up in the south where it seldom snows can be likened to an inlander who dreams to see the sea. One always dreams of

something that he or she has seldom or never seen," Gabrielle said philosophically. Her smiling face lit up in anticipation.noveldrama

Westley could see her looking forward to his surprise.

"Now, don't get overly excited," Westley said and he held her tighter.

"Oh, Westley, I'm over the moon." Gabrielle's face lit up with a broad smile. If she could jump off the plane, she would. "See, I'm not feeling cold anymore can't wait to see the snow."

"We will see the snow when the plane lands," Westley said as he looked at his watch.

"The snow spread out on the ground must look dreamy from above." Gabrielle then looked out of the window of the plane.

"Be patient, honey. You'll see the snow soon," said Westley as he again glanced at his watch. "The plane will land in about an hour."

Gabrielle couldn't sit still. She kept looking out of the window. Her face was glowing with excitement.

The look on Gabrielle's face made Westley feel somewhat insanely jealous. He resented that she seemed to be more excited about seeing the snow than having him by her side.

He felt Gabrielle's eyes on him. She was looking straight at him. "Tell me the truth, Westley," she said. "Are we here because you wan't me to see snow for the first tme? Or we are here to avoid Victor?"

Westley was caught off-guard. Yet, he couldn't lie to Gabrielle.

"When Victor came to the resort, he had no intentions of leaving. If he isn't leaving, then we'll have to go someplace else," Westley explained, smiling. "Yes, you can Say that we are avoiding him. But I also know how you love to see the snow. So, I thought we might as well go here and spend some time here."

He wanted them to avoid Victor. He was doing it because he loved Gabrielle.

He would do anything for Gabrielle.

"Okay, I'd be glad to stay away from him. He is an annoying man. I don't like seeing him." Gabrielle was starting to feel good and

then, she thought of Star.

"We left in a huff. Did Star and the others know that we're gone?" Although not the real mother, Gabrielle had treated Star like her own son. She was feeling a little guilty that she and Westley had left him in the villa, especially that he was still recovering. "You have nothing to worry about. Remy and Doctor Maniac are there to take care of him. I've also arranged everything so I don't think anything bad will happen." Westley saw to it that everything would be in order so he and Gabrielle could leave right away. "That's good to know." Gabrielle let out a sigh of relief.

Westley however felt that she didn't trust him enough. He cupped her face with his hands and said, "I am here...with you. You don't have to worry about a thing."

Westley took care of everything. He would not act or do things quickly and without thought or care.

"You're not an impetuous person. I know that. But I feel like we had ditched Star so we can go on this trip." Gabrielle sounded guilty but there was also a hint of amusement in her voice.

"It was fortuitous for Star that he met you. But you think too much of him. Now, this is our time together. You should stop thinking about Star. Think only of me...and the snow," said Westley arrogantly. He could be overbearing sometimes. 9 Gabrielle gazed at Westley intently. She knew why he was saying those things. He was jealous again this time, of Star. "Do you know what they call you at Antawood? They say that you are Satan himself because of your ruthlessness. But I don't

agree. You are like a jealous cat. You hiss and growl and swat the thing or person you're jealous of. For goodness' sake, Star is our son! And you're jealous of him." Gabrielle playfully punched him on the arm. She knew that Westley was deeply in love with her.

But his love could sometimes be overbearing for her.

"I know, I know. Star is my son, but he's getting too much of your love and attention. I am your husband. Shouldn't I be the first in your heart?" Westley said imperiously.

“Honey, you are first in my heart. Always you will be." Gabrielle wrapped her arms around his neck and then kissed him hard on his lips.