Through the Dark

The evening had been perfect. The fact that Liam was proud of me made my confidence in my writing soar. We had an extremely romantic dinner and then I took Liam to the bedroom to fulfill the promise I’d made earlier.
The next morning we lie in bed cuddling. “So what were you thinking about on your walk yesterday?” I ask Liam.
He looks out the large window at the ocean. Taking a moment before answering. Turning back to look at me, he replies. “I’ll be going back to work soon.” He pauses. “And I’m quite excited about it.”
I love the incredible sparkle he gets in his eyes when talking about his career.
“The only problem is, I can’t imagine being away from you, Lex. You brought me out of my dark time and I need you with me always. I love you, Lex.”
My breathes catches with his beautiful words. “Liam, I love you too.”
He smiles. “Then please come on the road with me, love?”
I take his hand and entwine my fingers with his long ones. Somehow his large hand and my small one fit together like perfect puzzle pieces. Looking in his eyes I tell him how I honestly feel. “I don’t want to be without you either, Liam. The problem is I can’t just quit my job and follow you around.”
Liam interrupts. “Your parents need you?”
“Actually that's not it. They did fine while I was in college and they’d be fine now. My problem is I don’t want to be a “kept” woman. I need my own income.”
“Lexi, you know darn well if I helped you out with money it would not make you a “kept” woman. I love you and I want to share everything I have with you.”
The sweet look in his eyes causes me to pause. “How about I think about it, and I’ll let you know soon?”
Liam sweetly says. “Alright.” Then he smirks. “Can I try to convince you though?” He wiggles his eyebrows suggestively.
I laugh. “Yes please, convince me!”
Liam dives under the covers. As I grasp at the sheet, my head falling back in pleasure, I realize his convincing just might be working.

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