she flushes with pleasure at the compliment , and i glow inside at how he understands that it is because she loves me-and perhaps because she is beginning to care for him-that she is brave enough to voice her concerns . he let her undo the belt and lower the zipper of his suit pants before he stepped out of the trousers , kicking off his shoes and socks in the process . only then did he lift her into his arms . i do n't know when , but he said he 'd be calling when he landed . '' 