With those words, Mark opened the bedside drawer and placed a small box beside the pillow.
Without delay, he pressed her against the pillow and kissed her passionately.
Although Cecilia was not opposed to the idea, she worried about his fatigue. She didn’t want him to waste any more energy pleasing her, so she wrapped her arms around his waist and lied, “I’m on my period right now.”
Mark was momentarily taken aback. but then playfully rubbed his nose against hers and chuckled.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe realized she wasn’t serious about it. There wasn’t any smell of blood at all.
Cecilia, feeling a bit embarrassed, held onto his hair and whispered, “Let’s just cuddle and talk. We don’t have to do it.”
Mark didn’t force her.
Mark didn’t insist and pulled her close to him when they settled in bed, pretending to complain, “Don’t pull my hair anymore. | won’t look good if | go bald.”
He playfully expressed his concern for his age.
With a smile, Cecilia held him tightly and softly asked, “How long can you stay?”
Mark gently caressed her head and replied, “| have to leave tomorrow afternoon.
Ihave a full day of meetings ahead.”
This being their only night together, he cherished every moment they had.
Although she felt a tinge of disappointment, Cecilia understood and appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her how much she meant to him, dedicating all his spare time to her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs she drifted off to sleep, she snuggled her face against his neck, feeling safe and content.
Uncle Mark.
In fact, he was already doing so well in being a loving husband…
Before dawn, Mark woke her up and they made love twice, leaving her feeling sleepy and content.
Mark, however, was full of energy. He took a shower, prepared breakfast and lunch for her, instructing her to just heat the meals later.
Finally, he sat at the edge of the bed, looking at Cecilia, who was still asleep.
He pinched her cheek gently and whispered in a low, tender voice, “I’ll have dinner with you tonight before heading back to Czanch. You can spend the day here and wait for me.”
Half-awake, Cecilia nodded and replied sleepily, “Okay.”