Chapter 2: Emily and St. Something

Micah carefully parked the car in front of Denver Memorial Hospital. They plan to visit his mother first before they leave for the airport.

"Emily, I'll just meet you in my Mom's room after 20 minutes. I just need to discuss a patient first with Dr. Aquino."

"Sure no problem, I'll meet you there." I waved at Micah and then made my way to his mom's room.

I was busy day dreaming about my impending vacation with Micah when somebody suddenly snapped his fingers in front of me.

"Hello? Earth to Emily!"

"Will! I'm so sorry! I'm busy thinking about something else and failed to see you." I apologized sincerely.

"It's ok. So, I heard that you and Dr. Barnes are going on a vacation. Wow." Will whistled, looking impressed.

"Yeah, it's kind of a spontaneous thing since it's been a long time since we both had a vacation." I explained.

"Well, have fun and enjoy yourselves." Will said as he patted my shoulder.

"Thank you."

We continuously smiled at each other that at some point it became awkward. Since I've chosen Micah as the one who I want to be with, my friendship with Will has totally changed. Let's just say that we're still both adjusting with the new events that happened in our lives.

Will admitted that he still likes me and it's painful for him to see me with Micah, so we decided to give each space and let time heal our friendship. I'm still not losing hope that someday, everything will go back to normal and Will can become my best friend again.

I made way to Joyce's room without further delay and saw her eating her special brownies again.
"Emily, what a nice surprise! I thought that you and Micah will be leaving for your vacation today." Joyce exclaimed while giving me warm hug.

"We are, both of us just want to say goodbye before we leave."

"You two are too sweet, but please don't worry about me. I'm going to be fine. Promise me, that you won't even think of me while you're on vacation. And don't you even dare call to check on me, you two lovebirds should just enjoy yourselves. Promise me, Emily." Joyce ordered sternly.

"I promise, Joyce." I replied timidly.

Micah arrived and heard the last part of our conversation.

"Mom, what were you asking Emily to promise?" Micah cautiously asked as he gave his Mom a tender kiss on the forehead.

"I was just asking her to promise that both of you should enjoy your vacation." Joyce repeated innocently.

"Mom, that goes without saying. We will definitely enjoy our vacation. Be honest, did you mentioned about that one thing you don't have that all of your friends have?" Micah asked in horror.

My brows knotted in confusion since I'm unable to follow their conversation anymore. Something that Joyce's didn't have, but all of her friends have?

"Actually, I didn't. But thank for your reminding me, Micah. So here's the thing Emily…"

"Mom! Please stop! We're going. We'll visit you again after we return. Take care of yourself. I love you!" Micah said interrupting his mom while he hurriedly ushered me out of the room.

"What was that all about?" I asked half laughing.

"Well it's something that my Mom has been asking me to give her. Now that we're finally together, I'm afraid that she'll only be more persistent. So I might as well tell you to prepare yourself." Micah admitted hesitantly.

"What is it? You can tell me." I smiled encouragingly at him.

"She was talking about grandchildren and that she wants them. Badly." Micah answered slowly while gauging my reaction.

My smile froze. Grandchildren? She wants grandchildren from her and Micah when they haven't even… I opened my mouth to react but words failed to escape me. Micah's lips started to curl upwards, like he's trying really hard not to laugh.

"Are laughing at me?" I asked indignantly while crossing my arms over my chest.

"No, it's just that you look really cute right now."

"Oh, okay." Damn it, he always does that. He says the sweetest things when she's about to get annoyed with him and it totally disconcerts her. The ending will always be the same, I forget my annoyance and forgive him easily. Just like that.

"Look, I'm sorry I surprised you. I just want you to be ready in case my Mom will bring up that topic when you're alone with her."

I nodded in understanding.

"Good, now let's go. Let's start this vacation already because I can't wait to get you alone."


Wow, now this is paradise.

Micah and I just arrived at the resort and we're currently exploring our cabana together. It's a one bedroom suite with the hugest bed she has ever seen. I entered the bathroom and was pleasantly surprise to fine a Jacuzzi tub good enough to fit five people.

Is it me or this Jacuzzi is making me think of naughty things I want to do with Micah? I fanned myself and decided to leave the bathroom immediately before Micah finds me there.

I opened the huge glass doors of the balcony, and gasped how beautiful the view is. The water is so crystal clear that the bottom is visible.

The warm sun also felt so good against my skin that I suddenly felt the urge to jump into the water. I settled in drinking our welcome drinks, which is coconut juice straight from the husk. Delicious!

Warm hands suddenly hugged from me behind and gave my neck a lingering kiss.

"Good job, Dr. Owens. You have truly found paradise and brought us here."

"I know, right? It's the most beautiful place I've ever been. "

"I think this place is even better than the skin cancer poster."

I sighed in return and leaned against him comfortably. We stayed in that position a little longer, just savoring each other's company against the majestic beauty that is Mother Nature.

I turned around and faced him, my hand stroking the base of his neck suggestively.

"Emily…" Micah whispered tenderly while he tucked my hair behind my ear.

He kissed me slowly at first, just like our first kiss. I placed my hand against his chest, feeling the pounding rhythm of his heart that exactly matches mine. He grabbed my hips and fit my body against his. It's amazing how our bodies perfectly mould each other.

I moaned and he kissed me deeper, his touch and lips becoming more insistent. I felt my legs buckle and he lifted me effortlessly, my legs wrapping around his hips securely. He carried me inside the cabana and laid me on the bed gently, all the while still kissing me fervently. He stopped for a second, removed his shirt over his head and threw it across the room. I can't help but admire how sexily he did that.

We started kissing again, and this time we've gone farther than we ever did before. He carefully lifted my dress over my head and I suddenly felt shy because his eyes are roaming hungrily over my body.

"Emily, you're so beautiful." Micah said, his eyes filled with bold admiration.

My breath caught in my throat with the sudden influx of emotions, my eyes tearing up a little. Seriously, how could I not love this guy? And with that thought, I knew that I am irrevocably and deeply in love with Micah Barnes.

We both went under the covers and removed the rest of our clothes. He smiled tenderly at me, and my heart flipped. I kissed him with all love that I felt for him, hoping that all the words I'm unable to say will somehow reach him. And you know what, I honestly think that he heard me. Because his every touch and kiss on my body almost feels like he's worshipping me.


Tyra would be proud, stage of 3 my plan immediately commenced about 15 minutes after we checked in. With the rate that their going, they might need the extra box after all. I muffled a laugh in order to prevent awakening Micah.

I snuggled closer against him, my eyes closed in satisfaction.

I mentally memorized everything about this moment. One of the funny things about life is how actually simple the moments we consider ourselves the happiest. And lying here in bed with Micah with his arms all around me, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.


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