No Control

Today, we sleep in. Cuddling and breakfast in bed. A perfect morning.
After yet another very interesting shower, we take a long walk on the property. There is something so special about this place. It almost feels magical. Maybe because it’s the place where Liam and I realized our love for each other. Admitting that we had become far more than just friends with benefits.
“Liam? Our first night together, did you ever imagine us being where we are now?” I ask him as we stroll hand in hand.
“You mean in love, rather than friends with benefits?”
“Yes.” I reply.
“Honestly, not that night. It was the next morning.”
I look at him shocked. “What? Really?”
He smiles. “When you woke me to say you were going back to your room. I remember being half asleep, but as I started to really wake up I watched you put on your clothes and walk out of the room. I swear, I felt a twinge in my heart. I didn’t like seeing you go. So I got up and came to your room. I said I wanted to join you in the shower, which I did, but mainly I just wanted to be with you, love.”
I’m still shocked. “Is that why you sat in the bedroom and watched me get ready after?”
He grins. “Yes, Liz.” We stop walking and he puts his hand in my hair. “Liz, I’ve known all along that I love you. Even if it scared me sometimes.”
My tears threaten to spill over as Liam kisses me. I’m speechless. He wipes away my tears.
“When did you know, Liz?” Liam asks me. He gives me a couple moments to compose myself.
“I knew for sure that one morning, the first time that we had a travel day with seperate flights. Saying goodbye to you was so hard. I knew that it wasn’t normal to cry saying goodbye to your friend with benefits. I just wouldn’t really let my mind go there yet, my heart knew though.”
Liam smiles. “That morning was hard for me as well.” Liam looks around. “This beautiful place is where we finally admitted our love to each other.”
I squeeze his hand. “This place will always be special to us.”
He stops. “Liz, I love you.”
I smile. “And I love you, Liam.”
We stand there in this beautiful garden, wrapped in each others arms, kissing. Lost in our love.
Later that evening, Liam and I are getting ready to go out.
“I have a few things I have to take care of before I meet you at the bar. Rosa, the caretaker’s wife, is going to have a drink with you while you wait.” Liam tells me.
I tease him. “You know if I didn’t trust you so much, I might be nervous about these mystery plans you have.”
Liam wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me in. “Nothing to worry about darling. You are the only woman for me.”
I reach up to kiss him and say. “Hurry, I’ll miss you.”
He grins. “I’m definitely gonna hurry love, because I don’t want all the men at the bar hitting on you.”
Rosa and I catch up on the ride to the bar. “Rosa, do you know anything about this surprise Liam is working on?”
She grins and keeps her eyes on the road. “If I did, you wouldn’t really want me to tell you would you?”
I laugh. “True. I love his amazing surprises.”
At the bar, no sooner are we seated at a table, when a gentleman comes up to us. Rosa assumes he wants to talk to me. However he asks if he can buy her a drink. I swear her jaw hits the floor. “Really?” She says, the man nods. She grins. “I’m sorry, I’m married, but thank you.”
The gentleman leaves and Rosa is absolutely giggling. “Wait till I tell my husband.” She says.
“Be careful Rosa, he’ll get jealous.”
Our waitress brings our drinks and Rosa tells me some incredible stories about the history of the villa.
A rather pushy, probably drunk man comes over and sits down at our table. Rosa and I look at each other confused.
“Hello.” He tells me. “You are so beautiful. Can I buy you a drink?”
“No thank you. I have a boyfriend.” I tell him.
“Oh come on. I bet I can satisfy you more than he can.” He slurs.
I laugh. “ I highly doubt it.” Just then I see Liam walk in with Rosa’s husband. He doesn't look happy.
“My boyfriend is here, I think you should leave.” I tell the drunk guy.
He acts tough. “Oh really, which loser is he?”
Until he sees Liam, that is.
Liam approaches the table. He bends down and kisses me. Not a peck on the cheek, a full on, tongue involved kiss. “Hello, love.” He tells me before turning to drunk guy. “You’re in my seat mate.”
Liam gives him the most intimidating look. His muscles clearly showing through his fitted dress shirt. The guy quickly gets up. “Hey sorry man.” He scurries away.
We all laugh.
Liam and I don’t stay at the bar long. As much as we like Rosa and Antonio, we want to be alone.

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