| Eternal Love |
| Hours later Nikita woke up. She smiled and snuggled deeper into Michael’s arms just content to lay there and feel cherished. She reflected on the wonderful feelings that she’d had just hours before. She was so happy right now; she wished everything could stay like this. Suddenly she had an idea and so she carefully and quietly scooted away from Michael hoping that she wouldn’t wake him up…she didn’t…she didn’t think. One never knew with Michael. Nikita slipped on her slippers and an oversized T-shirt over her nude body and walked into the kitchen careful to avoid the tiles, which she knew, were squeaky. She busied herself making coffee for Michael, tea for herself, and a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs with cheese and ham, warm fluffy biscuits, and delicious rare bacon. After it was finished she put it all on a breakfast tray on one plate and took it into the bedroom where Michael was still asleep. She set the breakfast tray down on the nightstand on her side of the bed before going around to Michael’s’ side. She sat down carefully on the bed and gently caressed his cheek knowing that the slightest touch from her would awaken him. As he slowly opened his eyes she leaned down to give him a loving kiss, “Morning love” she whispered. “Good morning darling” he replied back. Nikita smiled brightly letting her eyes light up at his words. “Ready for breakfast” she asked. Michael looked surprised when he saw the breakfast tray, “You can cook?” he asked. Nikita smacked him playfully, “you saying that you want to cook your own breakfast and coffee this morning?” she asked teasingly. Michael smiled and took hold of her wrist as he caressed her racing pulse for a moment. “Absolutely not” he whispered as he kissed her hand in a royal gesture. Nikita handed Michael a mug of black coffee. Just the way he liked it she knew. He said anything in it spoiled the flavor. Michael picked up a piece of bacon and broke it in half and then put it up to her mouth for her to eat. She did so slowly nipping and licking his fingers at the last bite. Michael just smiled as Nikita held up a forkful of eggs for him to eat. He let her feed him slowly and afterwards he kissed each of her knuckles softly with butterfly kisses. After they were done with breakfast both went in to do the dishes. “What would you like to do today?” Michael asked. Nikita looked surprised, “Don’t we have to go in?” she asked. It was then that Michael realized that he hadn’t told her they still had a day left. “No, Madeline gave me a week with you. It’s been 6 days” he explained. Nikita smiled as she looked outside. It was a beautiful day with the sun shining and not a cloud in the sky. “How about a picnic?” she asked. “Sure” Michael replied. “There’s a carnival not far from here. Would you like to go?” “Oh yes!” she exclaimed. “Oh thank you Michael!” she said excitedly as she jumped up on him wrapping her legs around his waist and planting an excited but passionate kiss on his lips. Minutes later they both pulled away, “Keep that up and we’ll never get there” Michael murmured. “Oh” Nikita laughed as she moved away from him and finished drying the dishes and then prepared the picnic. She was just finishing packing the sodas in with the turkey sandwiches and chips when Michael came and wrapped his arms around her from behind. He nuzzled her neck and inhaled the beautiful jasmine scent of her shampoo. “MM.…ready to go?” he asked. Nikita turned around and pecked him on the lips, “mmmm…oh yes” she said as she grabbed the picnic basket in one hand and Michael took her hand in the other and led her out to their car. The drive to the carnival was short but it was spent in silence and reflection with Michael holding Nikita’s hand while driving. It was a simple gesture of his feelings but it meant the world to her that he was expressing his feelings for her now. As they arrived at the carnival Michael walked around and opened the passenger door for her…the door to their future…to the beginning of a new life. Together. Forever. |
| Part 9 |