Chapter 648 - Back on the island in the Adriatic Sea (1) (1/2)

~ Island in the Adriatic Sea ~

Aiden noticed that Sarah is waking up and he swiftly closed his laptop and settled next to her in the bed.

”Good morning, sunshine…” He greeted her with a bright smile as soon as she opened her eyes.

”Good morning, handsome…” She smiled drowsily and yawned while her eyes moved over the room.

Sarah reminded herself that they arrived here late last night after five super-romantic days in Greece which they spent hiking, swimming, and shopping between visiting temples and enjoying breathtaking views that only Greece can provide. Aiden took every opportunity to shower her with flowers, gifts and his absolute care and attention, and she should not have any reasons to complain.

Now they are on the island he gifted her for her birthday. It happened only two months ago, but so many things happened that it feels like forever.

After a round of unhurried stretching in the bed, Sarah looked at Aiden: ”What did you plan for today?”

His face showed a surprise that she is willingly accepting his plans. ”How do you know I have something planned?”

Sarah did her best not to roll her eyes at him.

”Because you always have something planned… and no matter what I want to do, you always tell me 'later' and we follow what you arranged. So, I might as well give up and go with whatever you have on your mind.” Sarah didn't have any strength remaining to resist him. During last two weeks, he proved that any resistance is futile against his plans and her only option is to relax and go with the flow.

Aiden tilted his head and looked at her pouty lips with a smile. ”That is because you have only one thing on your mind.”

”That is not true!” Sarah paused and continued with a hint of guilt in her voice: ”Can you blame me? It seems like forever since you touched me last time… and I have no idea what I did to deserve this rejection.”

Aiden could hear sadness in her voice. She was not faking this.

”I'm not rejecting you.” Aiden cradled her cheek with his palm and forced her to look at him. ”Remember? We agreed to start over… It's just a small period of controlling our urges, and it will pay off at the end. When we cross that line, it will be so much more super special. We have our whole lives, there is no rush. Can you trust me on this one?”

Sarah grumpily nodded. It's not like she has a choice.

Looking at him, she can tell that he already showered and is ready for the day… just like any other previous day. How frustrating!

With a sour face she scooted out of the bed and went to take a shower. She gave up more than a week ago trying to get him in the shower with her anyway.