One Day Can Change Your Life
written by Evy-N.
The sun shone brightly from a clear blue sky when Sully hitched the wagon in front of the homestead.
„Michaela, Brian, I'm ready. Let's go."
„We're coming, Sully", Michaela called back.
„Katie, I wish you a fine day with your grandmother." Lovingly Michaela stroked Katie's hair and kissed her cheek.
"I won't stay long at the clinic today, mother. I'll be back in the afternoon."
„Don't worry, Michaela. I enjoy the time with my granddaughter. I don't have often this opportunity and when I'll be back in Boston next week, I'll miss this little girl so much."
Michaela hugged her mother. „Thank you mother.'"
"Go on. You'd better hurry now or Brian will be late at school."
Brian sat in the rear of the wagon deep in thoughts . Elizabeth had made a suggestion to him. Actually he had made his decision rather fast but the whole night he brooded about how he could get his mother and Sully to agree to the suggestion of his grandmother.
Michaela was deep in thoughts too. When she came to Colorado Springs five years ago she would never had thought that she could be so happy some day with a wonderful, loving man and a family.
She loved this man with all her heart and soul, although they both came from different worlds. They were married for three years and Katie was the result of their great love.
But her mother couldn't accept her decision to go west and for Elisabeth Sully wasn't the perfect son-in-law, he wasn't the kind of man she had imagened for her daughter.
"Michaela, you're so beautiful! I love you", Sully whispered suddenly in her ear and looked at her lovingly. Her long brown hair shone in the sun, her eyes were closed and she enjoyed the pleasant warmth of the morning sun.
Michaela opened her eyes, looked at Sully and kissed him on his cheek. "I love you too Sully, more than you can ever imagine."
When they reached the town Brian jumped off the wagon and went towards the school.
"Bye Ma, bye Sully"
Dorothy came out of her office and welcomed Sully and Michaela.
"Good morning Michaela, Sully. Isn't it a pretty day today?"
"Yes Dorothy. Actually to pretty to go to work," answered Michaela.
Dorothy laughed. "You can't live without your work or your clinic, Michaela!"
Sully smiled and winked on Michaela "What Dorothy said is true, isn't it?"
"I'm a doctor with heart and soul," Michaela answered seriously and opened the clinicdoor. "What are you doing today Sully?" Michaela asked her husband.
"I meet Cloud Dancing at the reservation. Daniel asked me to do a surveying as long as he stays in Nevada. I pick you up at two o'clock."
Cloud Dancing lived on the former reservationland that belonged to Daniel now. Before that, he was some time with his tribe in the Northern Cheyenne Territory at the Tongue-River-Valley. Because of his love to Dorothy and his love to the Sully family he returned to Colorado Springs though. Daniel offered him to live on the reservationland – and he accepted the offer.
"Two will be fine. I promised mother I'll be home at mid afternoon. Give Cloud Dancing my best regards."
"I'll do." Sully kissed Michaela good bye and went away.
Mrs. Stone was Michaela's first patient.
"Good morning Mrs. Stone. How are you today?" Michaela welcomed the older woman who suffered from rheumatism.
"I'm fine Dr. Mike. Your medicine helped a lot. Pain is much better and bearable now."
"I'm glad. But I want to examine you again, Mrs. Stone."
After Mrs. Stone was gone Michaela checked and updated her medical files. An hour later it occurred to her that she still had to go to Lorens mercantile before Sully and Brian came back. She took her basket and walked out the door. Dorothy joined her in front of the clinic and they walked together to the mercantile.
"How are things between you and Cloud Dancing?" Michaela asked her best friend.
"Oh Michaela, I'm so confused. You know the people in town. When Cloud Dancing is around me, I feel if I'm constantly watched. It isn't easy for both of us." Dorothy sighed.
Michaela suddenly stopped in the middle of the street. "Be patient Dorothy. The people willl… Uaah" Michaela got a bump in her side, she lost balance, stumbled and fell on the ground.
"Michaela!" Dorothy called frightened.
„Oh my God. I'm so sorry Ma'am", said a pleasant deep voice. "I was lost in thoughts. Pardon me. Are you hurt?"
Michaela looked up. A handsome man aged about 40 stood in front of her. He held out his hand and reached down for her. She took it and let him pull her to stand. When she stood in front of him, her beauty overwhelmed him. These were the most beautiful eyes he had ever seen. This was the most beauftiful hair he had ever seen. This was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
"Uuuh, sorry Ma'am", he stammered again and gazed on Michaela.
"It's all right Sir. Nothing happened. There is no reason to apologize. I'm all right. I have to watch my way next time." Michaela said with a smile, shook the dust from her gown and walked away with Dorothy.
The stranger looked after her still fascinated. Actually, he wanted to leave the town today. But he couldn't do this now. Not after he met this woman. He had to know who she was.
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Sully came back from the reservation earlier.
"Sully, could you do me a favor? The door of the first recoveryroom needs to be fixed. Would you please take a look?" asked Michaela.
"Of course. I do everything for you." Tenderly he took Michaelas face in his hands and kissed her softly. She leaned against him and returned the kiss. After three years they were still deep in love. But the doorbell rang and broke their togetherness.
"It's time to go back to work Sully" Michaela sighed and rearranges her hair.
"What a shame!" he said with a smile. He kissed her nose and went upstairs.
Michaela opened the door and there stood the man who bumped into her this morning.
"Oh, you again!" was her first reaction and she smiled despite herself.
The stranger didn't expect to see her and stammered "Uhm, Ma'am. I'm looking for the doctor. My hand is injured and he should take a look at it."
"Come in."
"Thanks." He followed her inside, took off his hat and sat down on the examination table.
Michaela looked at his injured hand. "The wound needs some stitches, Sir."
"Excuse me, Ma'am. I haven't introduced myself. My name is Luke Evans."
"I am Dr. Quinn."
"You are the doctor?" he asked amazed.
"Yes", was her simple answer. "I hope it doesn't trouble you to be treated by a woman."
"No, no way!" he said with an admiring look.
"How did this happen, Mr. Evans?" asked Michaela and took his hand.
"I've cut myself on a broken glass."
"Fortunately, the wound isn't too deep. Needs only four or five stitches." She walked to the cabinet to get what she needed. Then she desinfected the wound.
"You have pleasant-warm hands, Dr. Quinn."
Michaela looked at him confusedly but than she refocused her attention on his hand.
Evans couldn't turn his gaze away from her. This unusual color of eyes. One eye green, one eye brown. Her beauty fascinated him more and more.
"How did a beautiful woman like you become a doctor?" asked Evans.
"My father was a doctor too. And since I was a little girl all I ever wanted was to be a doctor", she said full of pride.
"I see."
Michaela noticed that the man devoured her with his eyes. At that moment Sully came back from the recoveryroom and Michaela was relieved to see him.
"Are your finished Sully?"
"Well, it's settled."
"Thank you."
Sully sat down on Michaelas desk and watched her and the stranger, which he had never seen in town.
Michaela bandaged the man's hand. "You must take care of your hand and I want to see you again in a few days to check that there is no infection.
Sully watched Luke Evans who looked up at Michaela and searched eye contact with her. Michaela noticed it too and tried to look away.
"Thank you Dr. Quinn. What do I owe you?" asked Mr. Evans.
"Three Dollars."
He gave her the money and asked her out of the blue "May I invite you out to dinner tonight?"
Stunned she gaped at him. She hadn't expected such a question. Sully stood up and came to her side. Michaela didn't react to Evans question but introduced Sully and avoided an answer.
"By the way, may I introduce my husband Byron Sully? Sully, this is Mr. Luke Evans."
The men reacted hesitantly. Sully looked at him and his glare told Evans: "This is my wife!" And Evans eyes told Sully: "I envy you this woman!"
Evans took his hat and opened the door. "Dr. Quinn, good bye. I'll come back in four days to see you again." Then he looked at Sully, nodding "Mr. Sully"
"Who was this?" asked Sully "I've never seen him in town before."
"Me neither. But I already had the pleasure to meet him today", answered Michaela.
"The pleasure?"
"Is there jealousy in your voice?" grinned Michaela and continued "We bumped into each other when I was on my way to Loren."
"I'm sure, for Mr. Evans it was a pleasure. Have you seen how he looked at you?"
"You are realy jeaulous, Byron Sully." She kissed him full of love and they forgot the stranger.
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After Mr. Evans left the clinic he went to the Gold Nugget and rented a room for the next few days. He ordered a whiskey from Hank and took a seat. Preston was in the saloon too.
"Sir, I've never seen you here. What brings you to town?" without being asked Preston sat down next to him at the table.
"Business."
"If you want to run a business successfully, you should be more comfortable than here in this so-called hotel. You could rent a room in my hotel, the Spring Chateau. It's more distinguished, Sir. There is not only silence but nature, too."
"Preston, what's the point of that?" Hank called from behind the bar. "This man rented a room here."
Preston held his hand out to Luke Evans "May I introdruce myself: Preston A. Logde III. President of the bank in town and owner of the Spring Chateau Hotel."
"Pleased to meet you. I'm Luke Evans. Thanks for your offer, Mr. Lodge, but I prefer to stay in town."
Hank noticed Preston's disappointed face and smiled. He poured whiskey in the strangers glass "Here Sir, that's for you. You made the right desicion. A room in town is not so bad. What do you think Preston?"
Evans gulped his whiskey and stared out of the window as if he would wait for something. Minutes later Michaela, Sully and Brian left the clinic. Preston noticed that the stranger didn't let his eyes from Michaela and her family.
"On second thought, a room here in the Gold Nugget really has advantages. What do you think, Mr. Evans?" Preston asked sneering.
"Pardon?" Evans turned his attention to Preston "Sorry. I didn't listen."
"I have noticed, Sir. But I also noticed your look. Our little town offers a wonderful view." Preston said and he couldn't fail to notice that Mr. Evans looked after Dr. Mike.
"I never had the pleasure to met a woman doctor," Evans said absorbed in thoughts. "It's an unusual profession for a woman."
"Yes it is. But don't worry. She is a good doctor." Preston looked at Evans "Do you admire her beauty, Sir?"
"I admire every beauty, Mr. Lodge."
"What about a womans mind? Do you admire that, too?"
"It's a matter of fact I do, Sir. I admire a woman for all that she is and that includes her beauty."
Preston grinned .
„And this half-breed who is with her. Which respectable woman would have to do with such a person? Is she really married to him?" asked Luke Evans.
"You mean Sully? He isn't a half-breed. He has a partiality for Indians and he has lived with them for many years. For me it's difficult to understand that a woman like Dr. Mike married a man like him. The mountain man and the beautiful smart Dr. Michaela Quinn from Boston. This man not even has a profession to support his family. Dr. Mike makes the money."
"And what is he doing?"
"I've been here for more than three years and I still haven't figured that out. He is a carpenter and a hunter. He was a miner and a negotiater between the United States Army and the Indians. Now and then he works for the Government, in particular as a guide for Welland Smith. Sully leads folks across the territory of Colorado and he thinks the territory should remain unchanged. I think he is wasting his time. We should open our country, industrialize the area and make new ways on progress." Preston said avidly. "What do you think, Mr. Evans, as a businessman? Do you agree?"
"You have to consider both sides, Mr. Lodge. But now excuse me. I still have things to do." Evans took his hat and left the saloon.
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Arrived at home Michaela and her mother prepared supper. Sully played with Katie in front of the fireplace and Brian read his schoolbooks.
"Michaela, may I have a word with you and Sully before supper?"
Astonished she looked at her mother. "Of course mother. Sully, would you come to the kitchen please?"
"I'm coming. Brian, can you watch Katie for me?" Sully stood up and walked into the kitchen.
Brian knew what would come and full of expectation, he gazed into the other room where Sully, Michaela and Elisabeth sat at the kitchen table.
"You know I'm leaving next week" Elizabeth began "and I have thought that it would be nice if Brian could spend his summer holiday with me in Boston.
Michaela and Sully looked at each other.
"Mother, I don't know. That comes all of a sudden, what do you mean Sully? Brian is only 14 and this would be far too exhausting for you anyway, mother.
Her thoughts went away. A whole summer without Brian? Almost three month? How could this work? The clinic, the homestead and Katie…
"Ma, I want to spend my holiday with grandma," said Brian who had come to the kitchen with Katie. "She asked me yesterday and I want to go to Boston. Please."
"Brian, we couldn't decide this yet!. Sully and I have to talk about it. We'll think it over." Michaela said and looked at Sully seeking his help.
"Yes Brian, let's sleep about it one night."
"Michaela, Sully, it's no trouble at all." Elizabeth answered. "I even would be very happy if he kept me company. I could show him so much. He hasn't seen everything when he was in Boston the last time. First of all I want to show him the business premises of the Boston Globe. I know he is interested in journalism and I could introduce him to Clarence Deer, the editor. In addition we could visit Colleen and Andrew in Philadelphia."
"Sully and I have to talk about this first." Michaela ended the conversation abruptly. She stood up and went to the oven resuming cooking.
Brian looked disappointed from his grandmother to Sully. Sully put his arm around Brian's shoulder and whispered "Let me do this." Brian smiled gratefully at him and went back to the living room.
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Sully entered the bedroom where Michaela sat at her vanity brushing her hair. Sully came to her side and kissed her temple.
"Katie was so tired. She fell asleep before the end of the story."
"Thank you, Sully."
He undressed and went to bed.
"Come to me Michaela. You look tired."
She stood up and climbed into the bed and nestled in his arms. She enjoyed the warmth of his body.
"Sully, what do you think about mothers idea?" she asked hesitantly.
"I don't have anything against it. Brian isn't a child anymore. You yourself have said he should see everything in Boston and he gets this chance now. He will not be a burden to your mother. Besides, your sister Rebecca lives nearby. And you know how much she loves Brian."
"But we can't let him go back on the train from Boston all alone. He is so young!" Michaela said sceptically.
"Maybe we can pick him up and spend some days in Boston. Like a second honeymoon." Sully kissed her cheek.
"Oh, this would be wonderful Sully"
He touched her chin and turned her face to him. "What is the real reason you are afraid of? Brian's growing up. We must get used to it, Michaela."
"I know. But it is so… The whole family seldom finds together. Everyone goes his or her own way. Matthew as a lawyer-to-be. Colleen and Andrew run their own life in Philadelphia. And now Brian. How should I manage the clinic and Katie when he is so far away?" she sighed.
"Think of Brian too. We would give him a great pleasure. Besides, I will help you with the clinic and Katie."
"You are right Sully. I shouldn't only think of myself."
"You mean, you have nothing against his journey to Boston?" Sully asked her.
"No. I have no objections. Although, I will miss him but he should go."
Sully kissed Michaela. "I love you."
"I love you too Byron Sully."
"We should bring him the good news immediately."
"Yes, lets do it."
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Four days later when Luke Evans came to the clinic for his check-up only Sully was present.
"Good morning Mr. Sully. I have a date with your wife. Pardon me, I mean I have an appointment with Dr. Quinn." he said with a vicious grin.
Sully looked at him with watchful narrowed eyes. He didn't like this man.
"She is out for a house call, but she will be back soon. You can wait outside." Sully told Luke Evans.
"Of course." and Evans left the clinic.
Sully didn't know how to judge this man. He was polite, not rude. But there was something he couldn't describe. A bad feeling.
A little time later, Dr. Mike was back from her house call.
"Good morning Mr. Evans. Excuse my delay. Please come in."
Sully was still in the clinic when Dr. Mike and Luke Evans entered.
"Hello Sully. Thanks that you've waited for me. I'll be finished soon so we can go home."
"I wait outside." He squeezed Michaela's hand and glanced at Mr. Evans with a scowl.
"Well, how is your hand Sir?" Michaela examined his wound. "Are you still in pain?".
"No, Ma'am. You have done good work. Thank you."
"No sign of infection. Now I remove the stitches and in a few weeks you won't see the scar any more."
"Your are a very beautiful woman Michaela" Luke said abruptly and touched her arm. Michaela jerked away. This all was very unpleasant for her and she felt uneasy in the presence of this stranger. She realized that he devoured her with his eyes.
"Let's leave it at Dr. Quinn, Sir!"
The stranger grinned. "Excuse my impoliteness. Dr. Quinn. I don't want to offend you. But with the sight of such a beautiful woman its difficult to concentrate."
Michaela blushed and Luke Evans noticed that.
"Every woman likes an honestly meant compliment, isn't that so, Dr. Quinn?" said Evans and looked at her intently.
"Well, I hardly believe you know me well enough for that kind of compliment."
At this moment Sully opened the door and Michaela felt relieved. Evans stood up and put his hat on.
"Good bye, Dr. Quinn, Mr. Sully. It was nice to meet you. My business in Colorado Springs is finished and I leave with the evening train."
Then he lifted his hand to the brim of his hat and with a nod he turned and walked away.
Relieved Sully wished him a good journey and Michaela also bid her good bye.
"I don't know what to think of this man," said Sully when Evans was gone.
"Why?" Michaela asked. „It seems to me that he is a nice man." But she looked away and didn't say that Evans had touched her and made a compliment.
"But why do we think about Mr. Evans. He was a patient like anyone else. And in addition we will never see him again." Sully took Michaelas hand and they left the clinic. But they were mistaken…..
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When Luke Evans left the town he had a plan. His thoughts only circeled around Michaela. He had never met a woman like her. Smart, beautiful and so sensual. He had to see her again. But there was Sully, Michaelas husband. And he stood in his way….
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One day before Elizabeth' and Brian's departure to Boston, Michaela packed her sons bags and she was lost in thoughts when Sully entered Brian's room.
"How are you, Michaela? You got something on your mind? Is it so difficult for you to let Brian go? But think of him. He is so excited. And the time passes by so fast."
"I know. But the house will be so empty. We were such a large family. And now it's only you, Katie and me." Michaela signed loudly. She looked at Sully and noticed his concerned look.
"What troubles you, Sully? Is it this empty house, too?" she asked him.
"Somehow. Uuhm, Michaela, I have to talk to you. It is difficult for me but…."
"What is it? You know you can tell me anything."
He cleared his throat. "This morning I got a telegram from Welland Smith. He has a job for me. An entrepreneur north-west from Boulder needs a guide. Mr. Davis, this is the name of the businessman, wants to build a lumber mill. But he also wants to protect the countryside and the animals and he needs help with words and deeds. Smith asked me to take this job."
"Oh" said Michaela and looked at him "And when?"
"That's the problem. Already within four days."
"What?" she exclaimed. "But you won't accept this job, do you?"
"I have to, Michaela."
"But Sully…"
"Michaela. Listen to me. You know we need this money urgently. We still have debts with Daniel and the clinic needs reparations. And this job brings a lot of money. Mr. Davis pays 25 Dollars a week and the government will give me a special bonus of 10 Dollars a week. Besides, it's an interesting job. You agree with me, do you?"
"Yes," Michaela nodded. "And when will you be back?"
"As soon as I can. Maybe in six weeks."
"So long? Oh Sully, then I'm alone with Katie the whole summer!"
He realized how disappointed she was. He sat down on Brian's bed and pulled her on his lap kissing her tenderly.
"Yes, you are right. It's too long. You have been so long without me last year. I'll ride to town immediately and send a telegram to Smith that I don't accept this job."
After a short break she said "No, please don't do this. I know how important this job is. And who would be more suitable than you. You are right, we need the money. More than 150 Dollars!" She sighed. "It's ok. I can manage. Matthew is nearby and Daniel will be back from Nevada in about two weeks.
"Really?" Sully asked and he saw the sadness in her eyes.
"Yes, really."
"Thanks Michaela." He answered simply and gave her a hug. But he didn't see the tears in Michaelas eyes.
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Many friends had come to the station to say goodbye to Elizabeth and Brian. Sully, Michaela, Katie, Matthew, Dorothy, Loren, Jake, Robert E., Grace and Sarah.
"I hope you will not forget us Brian, when you are in this fancy town." Loren said and gave him a small bag with candies. "
"Thank you, Mr. Bray. I certainly won't forget Colorado Springs. Besides, I am back within some weeks."
Matthew patted Brians shoulder. "Well, little brother. Have a nice time in Boston."
"Thank you Matthew. I am happy to be with grandma in Boston. I wanna see so much."
"You will, little brother."
Michaela hugged her son. "We wish you a wonderful time in Boston. And give Colleen and Andrew our regards when you visit them in Philadelphia. And don't forget to send a telegram after you arrived."
"Yes, Ma. And you really don't mind that I'm going, now with Sully going away too?"
"No, Brian. The time will go by so fast." She said with a smile. "Enjoy your vacation."
Sully hugged Brian, too. "Take care of yourself, son. We see each other in a few weeks."
"Have a nice time too Pa."
"All aboard now" the conductor called.
Elizabeth said good bye to her family.
"Mother, if Brian becomes a burden, send me a telegram. I'll come with the next train."
"I say! Brian isn't a child anymore! He will never be a burden to me. We'll have a lot of fun, what do you think, Brian?" she clasped her grandson lovingly.
"Yes grandma." Brian beamed.
"Bye Brian, bye mother"
"Good bye, everyone" Brian called.
Everybody waved after the train. Michaela couldn't hold back her tears. "Bye Brian" she whispered.
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After the train was gone Michaela went back to the clinic.
"I take Katie to the café. Will you come too?" Sully asked.
"I'll be there in half an hour." Michaela answered.
"Hello Sully, hello Katie-darling." Grace welcomed the family. Lovingly she stroked Katie's hair and Katie reached out her arms to Grace "Aunt Gacy".
"Oh sweetheart, come to me," she took the girl in her arms. "Are you the company of your pa today?"
"Papa an Katie hungy" Katie touched her stomach.
„And where is your ma?"
„Mama hungy," Katie answered.
Grace said to Sully "Would you like to wait for Dr. Mike?"
"Yeah". Sully hesitated a moment. „Uuhm, Grace, may I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"Would you and Robert E. do me a favor? You know I'm leaving in two days and I wanna spend some time with Michaela. Alone. Could Katie stay with you tomorrow, over night?"
"Without doubt! Certainly! You know we love to do this. We are her godparents. And we understand that you want to be alone with Dr. Mike." Grace smiled and embraced Katie. "That's true, Miss Katie. Sometimes parents need to be alone."
"Thanks Grace." Sully said and squeezed her hand.
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The morningsun already shone through the window. Sully quietly entered the bedroom and woke his wife with a kiss.
"Good morning Michaela. It's time to get up."
"Mmmh. It's nice to wake up like this. Good morning Sully."
"What about breakfast?"
"What time is it?" she asked still tired.
"Nine o'clock"
"Oh, it's getting late!" Michaela jumped out of her bed. "I must go to the clinic and Katie's still sleeping."
Sully put his hands on her shoulders and led her back to bed.
"Don't hurry."
„Sully, what's the point of that?"
He left the bedroom and came back with a filled tray.
"Is this a special day or why do you spoil me?" she asked him.
"I thought you take a day off and we make ourselves a nice day – alone." He put down the tray and seated himself at Michaelas side. "I'm leaving the day after tomorrow and I wanna be with my beauftiful wife today." He kissed her mouth.
"But Katie….and the clinic."
"Don't worry. Katie'll spend the day with Grace and Robert E. and tomorrow morning we'll pick her up. And the clinic remains closed today."
"Does it mean we are alone for 24 hours?" Michaela asked unbelievingly.
"That's right!" Sully kissed her again.
"And what will we do today?"
"First of all we have breakfast in bed. And then…." Sully looked her deep in the eyes, took her hand and kissed slowly every finger.
"And then…?" she asked with a fast heartbeat.
"Then I wanna lie in your arms. Wanna look at you, hold you, kiss you and love you", he whispered in her ear.
After breakfast Sully and Michaela walked hand in hand across the nearby land. They came to the crest of a mountain with a wonderful view.
"Do you remember this place Michaela?"
"Yes, I remember", she whispered. "After you told me you love me you wanted to show me your world. You led me to this place and showed me the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen. You told me you came here whenever you lost your way."
"Exactly. And we are here today because I wanna thank you Michaela." He turned around and took her hands. "I'm grateful that you've come into my life. I wanna thank you for your love. I wanna thank you for becoming my wife and I wanna thank you for our sweet little girl." He swallowed. "Every time when I look into your eyes I know I'm home. You are my home. You are my life. Since you're with me I've never lost my way. And therefor I would like to thank you. I love you so much, Michaela."
"Oh Sully." A tear dropped down her cheek. "I love you, too. I can't be without you and I thank God that he has brought us together. Nothing and nobody can part us." She nestled to him. He took her face in his hands and kissed her full of passion. She stroked his hair, his face and his neck. He shivered because of her touch. Then he led her to a patch of trees and they dropped down on their knees. Slowly he opened the buttons of her blouse and took it off. Michaela moaned. He covered her mouth with his, opened her camisole and trailed his fingertips down the valley between her breasts. Tenderly he kissed her neck, her shoulders.
"Sully, what if somebody spots us here!" she looked around unsettled.
"Don't be afraid. Nobody knows this place. Only you and me."
He laid her down on the grass and he pulled off his shirt. Her hands slowly run over his chest making him shiver.
"Sure?" she asked again.
"Sure!" he replied.
He undressed her completely and Michaela opened the buttons of his buckskins and he took them off. They intertwined their hands. He brought them over her head and he looked her in the eyes. Strong emotions stormed her heart when she stared into this deep blue eyes.
"I want to remember this moment for the rest of my life", she whispered.
"Me too."
And both forgot the world around them……
…to be continued…
