The Aftermath
I sighed and shifted,turning in to my husband's chest. I snuggled down and stroked his chest in lazy circles.
"Good morning" Arthur said and I looked up to find his blue eyes staring at me.
"I didn't know you were awake" I leaned up to kiss him and remembered the heavenly night before. Elise's recital,the dinner and then... well let's just say it was a good night.
"I was watching you sleep. It's just before ten" he said and I laughed.
"What's so funny?" Arthur asked.
"I'm so late. I've had meetings since eight. You know I was actually a punctual person before I met you" I smirked.
"Don't worry,there was nothing that important until 11. I'm having lunch with the wives at two" I groaned and sat up.
"Lucky you. Where?" Arthur asked kissing the side of my neck.
"That French restraunt" I sighed and pushed him away gently and got up,trying to gather my clothes.
"Arthur I understood it had been a while for us but really? Are you an animal?" I held up the torn La Perla bra.
"Yeah and there's no buttons on my shirt" he pointed at the dark blue shirt in the far corner of the room.
"You made your point. You can grab something from your clothes pile. Thankfully I never threw any of your stuff out in my rage. I have to grab a shower" Arthur grinned his mind wandering.
"Okay let's go" he jumped out and pulled on my hand.
"I'd love to. But I have to be at work in an hour and we both know that if we shower together I'll be in there till twelve. So could you make us some breakfast?" I kissed him.
"You're no fun. Okay I'll make you some eggs and bacon?" he offered and my stomach rolled at the thought.
"How about some dry toast and strawberry jam for me and you can have eggs and bacon".
"I forgot about your morning sickness" he placed his hand on my stomach. "Go get your shower and once you've left I'll jump in for a wash".
I left the room and hopped into the shower,washing quickly before getting dressed. I ended up wearing black pants with a purple blouse and black suit jacket. I just blow-dried my hair so it had a natural kink and then I put on my make-up quickly before rushing downstairs to my husband. Arthur was being great about the job thing,but I know he must be missing work. He loved his job and I knew it will be killing him to do nothing all day.
"Hey you" I kissed him again. Arthur had decided to throw on some black sweatpants but he left his chest bare and I wrapped my arms around him from the back and nibbled on his earlobe.
"I could stay this way forever" I murmured and carefully nudged Arthur out of the way with my hip. Arthur was a god awful cook,he could burn water if he wasn't under careful supervision. I let him make mine while I cooked the eggs and bacon and resisted the urge to throw up.
I dished up and we sat together on the couch in the living room.
After it was finished I sat cuddled close to him and just let myself relax in Arthur's arms.
"Joan you have to go" he shook me and I groaned and stood up.
"I know. When will I see you again?" I asked.
"When will you be free next?".
"Arthur let's stop pretending this isn't your home. I want you to stay here,this is our home. Nothing would make me happier than to come home to you at night" I kissed him deeply,letting him know I was serious.
"I love you" he whispered when we broke apart and I couldn't help but let a tear slide down my cheek.
"Don't worry these are happy tears" I wiped my cheek.
"I'm glad. I'll have dinner for us coming over. Italian's fine with you right?" Arthur asked.
"Sounds perfect. See you tonight" I kissed him goodbye and left. I waved to him as I backed out the driveway and relaxed,this was the aftermath of a wonderful, wonderful night.
Author's Note: I wasn't sure about posting this but I decided to just put it out there and let you be the judge. Please leave a review.