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Violet POV

I'm married, I have a healthy baby and now I moved into a beautiful home on the western side of L.A.

Packing my bags, I set up all of the instructions on my notebook for Aubree when she is taking care of Emilia while Jason and I go to our honeymoon.

''Please make sure you meet up with Jessica that weekend she has all of her favorite toys. You know she gets feisty," I said to her.

Aubree chuckled. ''Yeah, I know. She gets it from her favorite auntie,'' she said in her baby voice. Emilia grew a smiled and sneezed after.

''Bless you, mama,'' I said. ''Bless you.''

''She's going to have so much fun. We're going to see the little mermaid broadway, go to the park, oh and also I got invited to one of my coworker's baby birthday so, I was wondering---''

''--You can go.''

''Yay!'' She said, jumping and down with Emilia, which made her giggle hard.

''I'm gonna miss you Bre, I can't believe you and Cameron are going to D.C..''

''Me too babe, it's a fresh start to something, you know? I'm so proud of him, of us, and honestly, I could use to start something new.''

''Well, I'm glad to hear that. Promise me you'll FaceTime when you're there?''

''Always Vi, you know I can't go a day without talking to you.''

''--Don't forget the code!'' Jason said to Cameron he helped with the suitcases to the trunk.

''I won't forget. Relax man,'' Cameron laughed then kissed Aubree on her forehead. He continued to with the suitcases and closes the trunk. ''Alright you guys, you're ready?''

''Ready!" We both said.

''Bye Emme, I'm gonna miss you so much,'' Jason kissed Emilia all over her face and chubby cheeks. She grew a smile as Aubree adds herself in ''Say bye, bye!''

''Bye baby girl,'' I said to her kissed her on the cheek numerously. I hugged Aubree once again then walked to the passenger seat. Jason opens the back door and sits right behind me when Cameron restarted the car.

''Maldives here we go!'' He said.

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We spent nearly the day going on flights after flights to get to The Maldives
We spent nearly the day going on flights after flights to get to The Maldives. I was jet-lagged for hours when we reached to our private home in Meeru Island.

Traveling is exciting but the aftermath is very dreading. Going to different countries just to make it to The Maldives; it was fun til' it lasted.

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The sunlight shone through the rectangular window, lying on the tiled floor like sweet honey. I heard the showers stop running and I knew it was Jason. The dented sheets next to me gave me the assumption that he was there.

I got up from the bed and looked over to my phone seeing the missed notifications I got from Aubree and Jessica, including Twitter and Instagram.

''Whew,'' Jason said, walking his way to me. I couldn't help but blush. His smile etched its way back into his face. His body was warm and toned as he hugged me, comforting to the touch.

''Morning sweetheart,'' He kissed on my cheek.

''Morning.''

''How'd you sleep?'' He asked, raking his hands through his wet hair.

''Slept okay, still not functioned but it's whatever.''

He laughed. ''That's good to hear love. I have a surprise for you today.''

''Ohhh surprise?''

''Yes, it is something special."

''Since when Jason Vella makes things so special?'' I responded, jokingly.

''Since now baby.''

''So what should I wear?''

''Anything it doesn't matter, you're always beautiful.''

''Well, I guess I should get ready.''

''Yes, you should.''

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Jason POV

''So, what is it? Parasailing? Rock climbing? Sky diving? Violet asked me as soon as we stepped out of our private home.

''Hmm, can't say, it's a surprise,'' I said, grinning and kissed her on the cheek slowly.

''You are always full of surprises.''

I laughed. ''Yeah, I know.''

''-- Mr.Vella, hi, I'm captain Koen for the day. Are you and your wife ready to leave?'' He asked, walking his way to us.

''Is it our surprise?'' Violet asked.

''Yes, Mrs.Vella, a very special surprise that your husband as a plan for the two of you.''

''Did he?'' She squealed.

''Yes, he did. Are you ready?''

''Yes, we're ready,'' I responded.

....

A cool draught of air whips over the waves, bringing a taste of the ocean with it
A cool draught of air whips over the waves, bringing a taste of the ocean with it. The water was gentle as I waded through it, the sunset like orange paint on a blue canvas. The water was clean and soft and so gentle.

Violet watches the sea, lost in the rhythmic percussion of waves on sand. Her eyes are steady to the horizon, face aglow with the last orange rays before twilight beckons the stars.

Her lips bear the semblance of a smile, just enough to show that she is enjoying her thoughts, whatever they may be. She moves closer so that she feels my presence, yet stays quiet, allowing her to stay lost in the moment a while longer.

"Isn't this better?" I whispered to her ear. I wrapped my arm around her shoulders and pulled her close, gently rubbing her arm. Despite the heaviness in her stomach, it fluttered at the feeling of her body pressed against mine.

''So much better baby. This is the best vacation ever. I love you so much.''

''So much?'' I teased.

''Yes, from the moon and back.''

''I love you too.''

''Oh yeah? How much?'' She teased back.

''Forever.''

''--And ever?''

''And ever, ever,'' we both laughed at the same time.

All negativity is cleansed, almost like a religious experience or spiritual enlightenment. I know her eyes can see through me, but I know they do not dwell on the anger, nor the deceit, nor the selfishness. She looks past every flaw to find the person inside, the real me, and at that moment I know I'm perfectly imperfect for her too.