Chapter 58

My lips twitched into a smile as he trailed kisses up along my exposed back, awakening me from my sweet slumber.

He ascended up to the back of my neck, where he earned a low moan from me.

"Good morning my love." He whispers in my ear, nipping at the earlobe.

"Morning to you too, I should be mad at you right now."

" Why's that?"

" Well you just woke me up early in the morning and the sun is not even up." I tell him, rolling onto my back, pulling the sheet with me, so it covers my chest.

He hovers above me, arms on either side of my head.

" I love this sight."

My brows pull together.

"You in my bed, hair sprawled out on the pillow after we made love." He whispers the last part in my ear.

My cheeks warm up and I look away, only for him to tilt my head up again, so I'm facing him.

"Don't keep your beautiful eyes away from me." He tells me, his thumb caressing my cheek.

He leans in for a kiss but I quickly cover my mouth, his lips touching the back of my hand.

" Morning breath." I say against my hand.

" I don't care." He says, pulling my hand away and connecting our lips.

I melt into him, wrapping my arms around his neck and moaning into the kiss. He soon pulls away, not before his teeth playfully pull at my bottom lip.

" I'd love nothing more then to stay and cuddle here, but we still have a long travel ahead of us."

" Oh?"

"Honeymoon remember?" He says, rolling over onto his back, tilting his head in my direction where we face each other sideways.

I lean close, pecking his lips before getting up, making sure the sheet is still on me. I wince at the stinging in my lower region. I feel him close behind me, his hands on my hips, massaging me and making me sigh in relief.

" I'm sorry." He kisses my nape before coming around to stand in front of me, lending me a nearby shirt to wear before helping me onto my feet. My knees buckle a bit and I notice him try suppress a grin.

I roll my eyes at him, swatting at his exposed chest before walking past him. Mind you, in a slow pace.

Reaching the bathroom, I find everything ready for me, from towel to toothbrush. I first brush my teeth before stepping into the shower, welcoming the warm almost hot shower, which soothes all my muscles. The shower curtain is opened and in he steps, closing the distance where his chest is close to my back.

His hot breath brings chills along the back of my neck and spine, his fingers moving along my waist.

" Let me....." He tells me, placing a kiss on my nape, before his arm reaches out beside me to take the shampoo.

"Thank you," he says .

"For what?" I ask, my eyes closing on their own accord, when his hands return back to my head,  the shampoo scent taking over the shower.

"For trusting me and letting me be your first."

"Well you are my first in everything." I tell him.

" And you're my last, my forever." He says, pulling me to his chest.

I smile at that.


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A week already since our wedding, and I can say that I've enjoyed every bit of our honeymoon.

I've never been so spoilt like how Keith has done. We've travelled to 2 destinations already, Bora Bora and South Africa.

Both places were so beautiful and different in their own ways. The food, culture, history of these places was amazing and gave more meaning, for both of us to explore and experience new things together, as a couple.

Everywhere we went, Keith made sure that I was happy, always being convinced by my smile of enjoyment or a twinkle in my eye, as he claimed I had, whenever something interested me or thrilled me.

We'd travelled and seen so much, he wanted me to see everything and he never left my side. He made sure that I was always with him and that no man, I mean no man got close. He became so protective and possessive of me and he wanted everyone and I mean everyone, to know that I was his.

Another thing I became aware of was his constant touching, he just had to touch me, either with holding my hand, playing with my hair, kisses on my skin. He wanted physical contact. I didn't mind it honestly, I welcomed it, because it showed how much he needed me close and with him.

Sometimes those small touches led to heated sessions, passionate nights and when we made love, it always felt like the first time. Love and passion was evident and Keith was quite adventurous too. He's brought out a more confident and passionate side of me, he gives me room to be me and never tries to change me, he embraces me, respects me and just loves being with me.

He told me once, that he never gets bored when I'm around and can be a big Teddy bear all he wants with me.

I totally laughed at that, still feeling proud that I brought out this side of him.

He has been taking such good care of me, treating me like a Queen and making me fall in love with him everyday. I knew that our honeymoon was soon coming to an end and we'd get back to reality.

But right now, we were in our last destination, that being Malibu. We've been having so much fun so far, we've gone from bike riding, horseback riding, paragliding, camping and of course tried learning how to surf.

Today we had toned it down and took a nice walk close by, walking hand in hand, admiring the beauty that was Malibu. Keith literally bought a beach house before the honeymoon and that's where we were staying, for the rest of the honeymoon.

We had separated some time ago. He had gone off to meet up with a few college friends, who had been in Malibu for a few days and were leaving tomorrow. I didn't mind and told him to go on, while I remained behind and relaxed..

I had decided on sitting down at the beach, in view of Keith, in case he was looking for me. I loved being at the beach during the sunset, it was so beautiful and calming, mostly because it was almost deserted and I could have my own private time.

I took a  breath, closing my eyes as the wind combed through my hair.

"Excuse me dear." My eyes snap open and I glance over my shoulder, in search of the owner of the voice.

My eyes notice an elderly lady with grey long hair tied in a ponytail, she was standing just a few feet from me. She had something under her arm while a water bottle was in hand.

" I'm sorry to disturb you dear, but do you mind if I join you?"

"Oh no, please....." I gesture beside me with a small smile.

I watch her make her way to join me, placing what looks to be a photo album right between us.

" I see that you're not from around here." She says.

"Oh yes. Um, I'm on my honeymoon right now."

" I never went to one but everyday since I got married felt like one, though sometimes I felt like strangling Tim's neck." She chuckles, staring ahead.

" You must still want to do so now?"

" No, no, I couldn't." She turns to face me. "He passed away 10 years ago."

"Oh I'm sorry." I say, feeling bad for her loss.

"Oh he's still in here." She points to her chest. " I'm never alone." She shrugs with a smile, bringing my own soft one to lit my face.

"Do you live here?"

"No, my son does. I come here on Tim's death anniversary, just to remind myself of all the memories, mostly the last day we were together."  She takes her photo album, placing it on her lap, a soft smile on her face.

" I saw you and your husband yesterday, coming out of the car with groceries, the love so evident and the way your husband was protective over you. It reminded me of the time Tim was fussy in our grocery shopping, he'd fuss over which ice cream flavour to get..... Drove me insane."

" I can understand, Keith does the same. I'd tell him to just buy two but no, he wants one because then tomorrow he'd have a reason to buy the one he left. Gosh he is such a little diva." I roll my eyes.

"Oh dear that's just the start, he'll be faking being sick just so you run around and baby him. Men sometimes."

I laugh at that.

"Oh dear, I didn't even catch your name."

" Akiandra, but everyone calls me Kea." I hold out my hand.

" Lillian, but everyone calls me Lily." She shakes my hand before opening her album.

" I don't want to be a bother but would you like to hear our story, I feel like it's one to be told."

"Ofcourse.... " I tell her, now interested.

" Okay..." She starts, pointing at the first picture.

An emotional love story indeed, more so a forbidden love, because she had been a highschool student when she'd met Tim. Tim was a soldier and a few years older then Lillian, the two met at a grocery store, where Tim stood for 5 minutes, holding two yoghurt flavours being undecided. Those being the last two.

She walked right up to him and just grabbed one from him and he threw a fuss, talking about how he hadn't made a decision yet. The two argued and were soon thrown out of the store because of the disturbance.

Right out, she and Tim caught her boyfriend at the time, kissing another girl right by his car. Lillian confronted him, only for Tim to get involved and punch her now ex boyfriend.

She yelled at him to stop meddling, only for Tim to drag her away and kiss her. She slaps him, and he kisses her again, telling her to shut up and that she deserved better, leaving her there.

She  didn't expect to see him ever again, only to bump into him again at the library. The two had a calm conversation and the rest is history.

They've spent 45 years together and I just loved listening to her journey with Tim.

We had chatted till it was dark.

"Oh dear, time has flown." She says, rising to her feet.

" Yes, but I don't mind. I've enjoyed listening to your story." I rise to my feet, brushing off the sand.

"Gosh I must have blew your ear off." We start heading back.

" No, no. Um do you live far, I could walk you- "

" Kea?!" My head snaps forward, to see Keith standing at the edge of the porch.

I wave my hand up, making sure that he notices me.

" I'm sure Keith wouldn't mind if I walked you home?"

" Oh don't worry about me dear, I'm right over there." She points to the house close to our neighbors. I notice someone come out to the porch, standing at the edge like Keith had done a few moments ago, since he's now heading over to us.

"Ma!" A male calls out, before the person walks down the few stairs, heading over to us.

" Before either males catch up to us, I must say dear, I've had a wonderful time with you."

"Oh I did too." I smile at her.

" And another thing, you're the sweetest thing, you're husband is a lucky man, blessed even and should never take you for granted." She takes my hand.

" I don't know why but I'd love to bless your marriage. May it be filled with understanding, love and trust. I hope you enjoy this time and be strong as a young woman, let him in and see your every inch, let him do the same and remember that marriage is a partnership, never leave each out , it's we and us now.

Oh and remember you're the queen, everyone must see it and respect it. You my dear, I can sense so much strength in you. "

I open my mouth to speak but then Keith reaches us. He stands close, his hand already at the small of my back.

" You're back?" I ask to be sure.

"Yeah, you're okay?" I nod, closing my eyes when he kisses my temple.

" Keith, let me introduce to you Ms Lillian, she has been keeping me company the whole time."

"Evening mam." He holds out his hand to her.

"You are one lucky man, you've got the last good ones." She says, shaking his hand.

I blush, looking at my feet.

"Oh I know and I'll never take her for granted." She winks at me then, making me blush and smike, at the same time.

"Good, well I should get going." She nods to us, walking past.

We watch her walk on, she glances at us a few times before continuing on, meeting her son I suppose, halfway.

I had been smiling and waving at her till she reached her son, who immediately had her tucked under his arm, guiding her to his place. It was so sweet.

"I'm glad you didn't come with me." I turn to him.

" Oh?"

"Yeah, the guys would have been all over you, and the thought.." He shudders, scrunching his nose in disgust.

I smile in amusement.

"I'm sure they would have been nice." I tell him as we start walking back.

"Nice alright." He scoffs. " Baby I know them and today, they showed that they hadn't changed their adventurous, player ways."

"There must be one-"

"Me." I laugh at that.

"Sure." I roll my eyes, holding onto his arm.

We walk on in silence for a bit, till he surprises me by picking me up and throwing me on his shoulder.

" Keith!" I gasp.

" What?" He says innocently.

"Put me down."

" I would but then I'd lose such a view."

"Oh my God." I blush so hard, hiding my face behind my hands.

"Remember that first time you came to my office?"

"Oh you mean when you demanded I come, I remember...."

" I didn't- anyway, I can specifically remember one thing, I said I'd do but never got around to doing it."

" What's that?.......aah!" I gasp once again when I'm suddenly spanked on my behind.

" Now the only thing left is to bend you over my knee." He says, spanking me once again.


Few hours later......


I wake up in the middle of the night to find him gone, his side cold, meaning he's been gone for a while now.

Where is he?"

I rise up and off the bed, looking for him in only his shirt and my knickers.

The light coming from downstairs makes it easier to find him, and of course he's in the living room looking over what seems to be papers.

The patter of my feet has him glancing up at me, coming down the stairs.

" I thought honeymoon meant no work." I tell him, joining him on his side on the couch.

" yes but this was important."

" I'm jealous." I point at the papers. " It has got more attention then me."  I tease him, pouting.

"Never." He says, leaning in and kissing my pout away.

I smile, laying my head on his shoulders when he looks back down.

A moment of silence takes over, where we remain like that. It's comforting and nice.

" Kea?"

"Mhm?" I raise my head to look at him, resting my chin on his shoulder.

He stares at me for a minute, his beautiful blue eyes moving all over my face.

" I love you." My lips lift into a smile.

" I love you too." 

"You're my everything and I trust you with my life,  that's why  I want you to sign these papers for me."

I lean back, looking at him for a minute before looking down at the papers.

There's quite a lot with a black card on top.

It's similar to Keith's one.

" What's all this about Keith?" I ask.

I look at him again.

"This is my thank you, my love."

I glance back at the papers, then look at him again.

I notice torn papers behind him, discarded on the floor.

"And those?" I gesture behind him.

"The drdivorce papers, they have no room here anymore."

My heart beats hard against my chest, curious to hear what these ones on the table are for.

"Anfd when I sign, what will happen ?"

He looks me straight in the eyes when he says something, that puts my world into a standstill.

"You will own everything of mine."