347 Vacation to Jamaica 6 (1/2)

Max woke up with Liz in his arms.

He took a deep breath and appreciated the moment of him being Liz's bolster pillow and he wouldn't want it any other way.

This vacation turned out just as he hoped. And better than that.

The previous day was phenomenal. Max didn't care much about the market, but he enjoyed the way Liz's eyes lit up as she soaked in new experiences with him by her side. The new food tasted great, and their time in the bar with locals exceeded his expectations.

Max saw that Liz was looking at him with sparkles in her eyes during their game of pool with Devan and Justin and he was ecstatic that he got to impress Liz with his skills. After their heated dance, the things got super-hot in the small colorful restroom and Liz's legs were shaky for some time.

”I don't think I can walk back…”, Liz half-whined when they returned to sit at their table where Justin and Devan were with their dates, and Liz was unable to suppress the goofy grin on her face.

Max smiled slyly. He knew that her legs are achy after a day of walking and standing, and Max drained the last ounce of her strength with lovemaking.

Max pulled Liz to lean on him. ”That's OK. Tell me when you want to leave, and I will call us a cab.”

”Eh? You are leaving?”, Justin didn't hide that he overheard them. ”We thought of taking you to the best dinner joint in Jamaica.”

”I'm sorry, Justin… But the whole day we were walking and I'm tired.”, Liz explained.

”How about tomorrow?”, Devan offered. ”We lost five games and bought you only three drinks. For the debt of two drinks, we will introduce you to the best food on the island.”

Liz looked at Max expectantly and he gestured that he does not mind. They ended up agreeing to meet with Justin and Devan the next day (aka today) and to go together for dinner.

Max and Liz took the cab back to their vacation home on the water, and Max could not believe that Liz slept off as soon as she hit the mattress. She was exhausted.

Max removed her shoes and dress and snuggled next to her in the bed and he slept off quickly as well.

Back to the present…

Liz stirred and her eyes fluttered open.

”Good morning, beautiful…”, Max greeted her with a smile.

”Good morning, handsome…”, Liz responded and rubbed her face on his chest lazily.

”Are you hungry?”, Max asked. Last night they slept off without dinner.

”Not yet. Can we stay like this for a bit?”

Max hummed in confirmation and kissed the top of her head.

Liz took in a deep breath and appreciated the moment of bliss.

Her head rested on Max's chest and she listened to his heartbeat.

Liz never tied herself to a man, and no matter how much she is telling herself that she is independent and that her career comes first, she can't deny that Max is very important in her life.

Liz knows that Max is eager for them to get a place of their own, together, and to advance with their relationship, but she is not sure if she is ready for that step. What if they rush into it and mess up? Liz is aware that Max will be asking about it until he gets some answers, and she is tired of dodging those questions.

”Max?”

”Hmm?”

”About us getting our place…”

Max's ears perked up and he held his breath.

”Yes?”, he asked after what seemed like an endless silence.

Liz moved so that she can see his face. ”You know that I love you, and I am enjoying every minute we spend together.”