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When Logan had said he planned a date for us I’d expected him to take us to one of his very fancy restaurants that he loved to take me to. Logan loved spending money on grande things, the idea thrilled him and he was always glad whenever he could impress me with all the expensive things he buys for me and the fancy places he takes me to.
But instead, he’d taken me to a small eatery set back into a wooden house facing the ocean. It’s built up high on a rock, just below the ocean so people could easily get their snacks and drinks and still go down to have a swim while those who loved to sit and eat could see the view of the ocean from up here. It was beautiful. And it kinda felt Mexican. Logan loved things like this I’ve noted and I couldn’t help loving it too.
Flower pots decorated the front of this dark oak building with people walking in and out, others eating outside and some inside.
Logan was being overly sweet when he pulled a chair out for me and wouldn’t stop smiling at me whenever a woman walked past. I noticed they all threw flirtatious smiles at him and he made sure to tell them that he was with me. I didn’t know if I should be impressed or not. But I was happy that regardless of all that’s happened, he still respected me.
” Good morning, ” a petition raven black haired waitress approaches our table, menu in her hands ” here’s your menu for the day. ” she points it to Logan.
Logan doesn’t spare her a glance and just grabs it from her, his smile unchanged. I reached for mine and mouthed a ‘thank you’.
” Is there anything I can get you two while I wait for your order? ” She adds, causing Logan to turn abruptly to her.
” That won’t be necessary, ” he said ” but tell me, what might I get for my new bride here? She seems edgy due to the long flight here, ” he turns a sweet look at me and I managed a smile back ” surely she can’t be pregnant already, last night was wild, yes, but still. . . . . . ”This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.
I thought about laughing at that but couldn’t help feel a bit upset about how he’d easily reminded me of what he’d done to me last night. But I managed a smile anyway, trying to save the waitress some embarrassment as her cheeks turned red.
” Oh, ” she muttered ” congratulations to you two. Surely she’s not moody, sir ”
” She’s not, ” Logan replied, his eyes watching me like he was trying to figure me out ” but I still wanna treat her to something extraordinarily special, don’t you agree? ”
” Completely sir! We have something special just for the newly wed ” she exclaims.
” Let’s have it then. ” Logan replied before she sped off.
I felt disgusted by his act and looked away instead of pretending to be happy about any of this. I wished he hadn’t been so cruel last night.
” Are you feeling unwell my love? ” He asks, reaching over the table to grab my hand.
Throwing him a smile, I replied ” I’m fine. ”
” We could leave if you don’t like it here. ”
” Logan, I love it here. ”
Logan nods, bringing my hand up to his lips to kiss it. ” You look so beautiful, Layla. ”
I tried to reply but didn’t know what to say. This was all overwhelming. I gently wiggled my hand out of his and reached to touch the cut in my arm.
After a short while, the waitress accompanied by two other waiters came back with plates of dishes I’d never seen before. They called it their special treats for us.
For someone who didn’t have the buds or stomach for new foods, I enjoyed it all. it didn’t take long for the rest of the customers to catch on that we were newly Weds. They stared at us and whispered to each other. I did enjoy the feeling.
” Come on ” Logan said as he rose up, giving me his hand. I took it and rose up, then followed him out. I stopped at the front patio, feeling the fresh morning air coming from the sea hitting my face. I closed my eyes for a second and pretended things were different. I listened to the water hitting shore and smiled.
Everything disappeared when I felt Logan’s arm circle around my waist from the back and he pressed his body to mine. His face inches forward and he kissed my cheek, his hands going down my waist to caress my butt. I gasped for air as the closeness electrified my whole body.
” You smell so nice. ” he whispered into my ear, his breath tickling. I smiled. Truly smiled.
My heart beat started to pound rhythmically. This was all beautiful. And peaceful.
” I’m sorry that I ever hurt you, Layla. ” he continued in a low whispery tone ” I love you. ”
I waited for some moments, trying to figure out what to say. I never imagined him to apologize. But he did and now I’m in a frenzy.
He doesn’t wait for me to reply and continues to kiss my neck, his hands pressing my body, his lips moaning into my ears.
I gasped myself. He was making me feel things I wished I wasn’t feeling at the moment. But it couldn’t be helped. I was attracted to this man, I was in love with him and as far as he was near, I would always feel attracted to him.
” I love you too. ” I whispered back.
In this moment I was willing to flow with it. Like a tidal wave, I was willing to follow wherever it lead me. As we stood there, body pressed up against each other, I knew that I was willing to take this chance. To take a chance without knowing it’s outcome. Even if that was going to be the end of me.
Because, in the end, I love this man.