Chapter 8
Honeymoon bliss
A beautiful sunrise spread a soft light over the two newlyweds. Susan's head was laying on Mike's chest, her hand resting on his stomach. Mike had his arms wrapped around Susan, his head leaning against her head. Mike sighed and moved a little, pulling Susan closer to him. His hand softly ran trough her hair, as he slowly opened his eyes.
Looking down at this beautiful woman, whom he could call his wife now, he thought about the amazing wedding the had. It was absolutely perfect, he wouldn't forget his entire life how wonderful Susan looked when she walked towards him. Still stroking her hair, he planted a sweet kiss on her for head. "Hmmm", Susan moaned at his touch, moving on his body so she almost covered him. "Good morning", Mike whispered softly.
Susan slowly moved her head up, so she could look him in the eyes. "Good morning to you too". Her hand moved to his face, touching the stubbles on his cheek.
"So how was your first night as a married woman?" Mike playfully asked.
"Well it wasn't so different from any other night I guess, just closed my eyes and fell a sleep!" Susan said teasingly.
"Hmmm, so you can't remember what happened, before you closed your eyes?"
"Nope, I'm all empty there", Susan smiled at Mike. "Maybe I need to refresh your memory, because I recall a very lively woman, who didn't want to go to sleep at all!"
"Is that so? Well I think you'd better help me remind again". Susan moved upwards. "It would be such a loss if I didn't remember!"
Mike took her face in his hands, placing his lips on hers. First almost not touching them, playfully holding back, until Susan impatiently kissed him. He quickly turned them over, so he was on top, and his hands had better access to her body. She immediately responded at his touch arching against him. "So, you remember anything already?" Mike whispered as he started to kiss her neck. "Mmm, yes.., but…please don't..stop".
Mike smiled at her, seeing the desire in her eyes, feeling his body reacting at her touch. He moved his hands further down her body, caressing every part of it.Mike's hand crept up slowly, his fingers tracing contours across her hips and stomach. He felt her shiver beneath him. Shifting slightly she rubbed her leg against his.
He knew it drove her mad, as he moved to her inner thighs. Her hands stroking his back, sometimes scratching him with her nails as he touched her sensitive part. "Mike, … please…don't wait much longer..I…need you!" Susan gasped.
Feeling his own desire, he moved on top of her and entwined their body's. Susan's exclamation of his name filled the silence.
Mike was laying behind Susan, her body fitting in to his, his arm wrapped around her. His head resting on his hand, his other hand softly stroking her body. "I think we should get up, we're supposed to have breakfast with our guest you know!"
"Hmm, can't we stay a little longer", Susan said, her eyes closed, enjoying his touch. "We'll have all week to make up for it, so come on let's go", Mike pulled Susan up and gently pushed her out of the bed.
"Usually it's the other way around, you try to get me into bed, instead of pushing me out!" Susan smiled at Mike, who was sitting on the bedside. "I know, but there be plenty more of that later, now let's get a shower. If your really nice to me, you can scrub my back!" Mike laughed as he ran towards the shower, and Susan playfully ran after him.
Hand in hand the entered the dining room of the hotel. All of their guest were sitting at a large table. When they saw Mike and Susan walk in, everybody got up from their seats and walked towards them.
"He, there you are! Aren't you a little late?" Lynette smiled. "Late?" Mike looked surprised, "What do you mean?" Lynette poked him in the side, noticing the playful expression on his face.
Julie hugged her mom tightly. "Good morning sweetie, did you sleep well?" Susan asked her daughter. "Yeah, it was nice with Danielle, we stayed up and talked about the wedding. It was so great, mom. You look really happy by the way!"
"I, do? Hmm, I wonder why?" Susan smiled looking at Mike who was standing close.
"Is she talking about me again?" He asked Julie. "I think so, since you're the one that makes her happy!" Julie hugged Mike, and the three of them walked towards the buffet to get themselves some breakfast.
After breakfast all of their friends prepared to leave. The men carried the luggage in to the cars, the women all standing around Susan, giggling. "So you have a happy honeymoon!" Bree said as she hugged Susan goodbye.
"There are some lovely museums in the area, if the two of you get bored!" Gabrielle smiled. "Don't worry about us getting bored! A week still seems kind of short!" Susan responded.
"Well maybe you can work on expanding your family! Lynette suggested. Susan's face clouded over. "I don't think that will happen Lynette. I just don't want another child. Mike knows that". "Sorry I brought it up Susan. It's just that when I look at the two of you, it would be such a…"
"Please Lynette, can we talk about something else?" Susan interrupted.
"Sure, enjoy your honeymoon Susan, and forget what I said, it's your life!" Lynette hugged her too.
Standing next to Mike they both waved at the guests. "Bye Julie, call if anything is wrong, all right?" Susan jelled at her daughter.
"Sure mom, I'll be fine you enjoy your honeymoon! Bye Mike!"
After the last car left, Mike sighed in relief. "Finally alone! Don't get me wrong, I like our friends but I'm glad we have a whole week together!" He pulled her close and kissed her softly. Susan didn't react, and Mike looked at her. "Susan what's wrong, you miss Julie?"
"No, I'm just thinking about something Lynette said to me".
"Was it something that upset you?" Mike put his hands on her shoulders so she was turned towards him. "No, but it.., I don't know…, Look, I don't want to talk about it now. Let's get back to our house". "Fine", Mike decided that if Susan wanted to talk about it, she would do it at her own time.
The had spend the first three days enjoying each others company. Making long walks on the beach and spending a lot of time in the bedroom. This afternoon Susan wanted to go for a swim. She changed into a tiny red bikini, which made Mike look at her with so much desire, they almost didn't make it to the beach. But Susan playfully pushed him away. "O, no Mr. Delfino, you've had enough for now. A dive in the ocean will cool you off!"
She pulled him up and together they walked towards the ocean.
Susan felt the cold water touching her feet and jumped back. Mike laughed at her. "Who wanted to go for a swim again?" Susan looked at him with a resolute look in her eyes. "I'll go in, just give me a minute or so!"
"Maybe I should help you a bit?" Mike teasingly said coming closer to her. "Mike!" Susan screamed. "Don't you dare!" She started running away from him.
But it was too late. Mike swept her in his arms and started walking into the water. "Mike! Put me down, Mike! Let go of me!" Susan was hitting him on his shoulder.
"I should let you go?" Mike asked. "Ok, then". Before Susan knew what was happening she dropped into the cold water beneath her.
Gasping for breath she rose out of the water. Mike was laughing at her face. "You find this funny, huh! Let's see how you feel when you get wet!" Susan started throwing water at Mike, who tried to ran from her. Susan went after him and jumped on his back. The sudden weight made him fell over, and they both went under water.
With their arms around each other they got up. Mike held her close and gave her a long salty kiss. After they spend a little time longer in the water, Susan wanted to go back to the house.
Later that evening Susan wasn't feeling to well. She almost didn't eat anything, but still her stomach felt upset. "Maybe you should lay down for a while?" Mike suggested. "But it's our honeymoon! I don't want to be sick!" Susan replied. "Maybe it will be over soon, just try it". Susan made it to the bedroom, but then she felt her stomach turning round and she ran for the bathroom, emptying her stomach.
Mike took care of her, He put her into bed, tucking her in. "Try to get some sleep, honey. You'll be better in the morning". Susan sighted. "I'm sorry Mike, for ruining the evening".
"It's ok, you can't help it! Just rest, I'll join you in a while". Later when Mike came to bed Susan was sound asleep.
The next morning Susan woke up, feeling a lot better. She looked at Mike still sound asleep and decided she was going to make him breakfast. The first three pancakes burned and just as she was ready to give up, Mike stood behind her. "What are you doing?" He asked still yawning. "I wanted to make you breakfast but I forgot pancakes aren't my specialty!"
"I'm curious about what your specialty is then, but I'll make you some pancakes later! First I think we should make up for everything we've missed last night!" Mike grinned.
"Well I believe that is one of my specialty's!" Susan smiled. She put her arms around Mike and wrapped her legs around his body. He carried her back in to the bedroom, determined to catch up the time they had lost.
Susan was packing her suitcase. It was the last day of their honeymoon, later this day they would be driving home. She was looking forward to see Julie again, but she would miss this place a lot! Being here brought a certain calmness over her. Mike entered the room and saw Susan standing in front of the window. Tenderly he wrapped his arms around her. Susan leaned back at him, feeling safe within his arms. Although they had to leave this place, Mike would always be there.
Life went by it's normal way after they were back. Still they were just as happy as on their honeymoon. They had their special moments together, when Julie was at Karl's. At their one month anniversary they went to their favorite Italian restaurant. Later that week Susan went over to Bree's for their weekly Poker game. All of her friends were already there. Susan sat down next to Gabrielle. "Coffee?" Bree asked Susan. "No thanks", Susan said. "I don't know what is wrong with my stomach, but I can't stand coffee for the last few days". Gabrielle winked at Lynette. "How about food?" Gabby asked Susan. " That too, Mike has to cook dinner, I can't stand the smell". All of her friends looked at her. "Susan, don't you think you should see a doctor?" Bree asked. "A, doctor? Why? Just because my stomach is upset? It's probably the flu or some virus".
"Susan", Lynette spoke softly. " Don't you recognize the symptoms? When was your last period?" Susan looked astonished at Lynette. "You don't think I'm pregnant or something? That's impossible! I use birth control!"
"Are you sure you didn't forget to take it sometime?" Bree asked. "Yes! I always take it right after dinner…". All of a sudden her thoughts went back to their honeymoon, that evening she was sick! She had taken her pill after dinner, but later she had emptied her stomach. The other day they had made love. But it couldn't be..
Susan got up quickly and ran out the door. Lynette followed her. Before Susan could close the door, Lynette walked in. "It can't be Lynette, it just can't", Susan cried. "I can't have another baby, I'm not ready, I just..". Lynette hold Susan as she started crying.
"You should do a test Susan, to be sure. Maybe it is just a virus, but you have to know for sure".
Lynette went to the drugstore to buy a test, while Susan sat on her couch, looking apathetic. After Lynette brought her the test, Susan send her home. She wanted to do the test alone. While she was preparing everything she still couldn't believe she was doing this. Now she had to wait five minutes. Five long minutes, that could change her life forever.
Lynette had been waiting for Susan to call. It had been an hour ago since she dropped of the test, Susan should know something by now. Worried about her friend, she decided to go over and see if there was anything she could do. While knocking on Susan's door, she noticed her car wasn't there. Still waiting for Susan to open the door, she saw Mike driving up. He looked surprised to see Lynette standing there. "He Lynette, Susan not at home?" He asked. "No it appears so", Lynette responded.
"You look worried, is something wrong?" Mike asked.
Lynette was doubting what to do. If Susan was pregnant, she should be the one to tell him. But on the other hand, Susan had talked about not wanting a baby. Who knew what she would do. "Maybe we should go inside first", she said to Mike. He opened the door and they both went in. "Susan are you home?" Mike called, walking towards the kitchen.
No answer came, but on the kitchen table was a note.
Mike picked it up, and as he was reading it, his eyebrows lifted. "This can't be!" He screamed. "She's gone!" astonished he looked at Lynette. "Why? Did she tell you anything?"
Lynette took a deep breath. She told him everything they talked about that morning, how she bought Susan the pregnancy test, and she insisted to take the test alone.
"I came to check on her just now", Lynette ended her story.
"But why did she leave? We could have talked about it?" Mike, still confused, sat down at the table. Lynette sitting across him took his hand. "I think she knows that deep down, you still want a child. She knew it would hurt you, if she said she didn't want to. Does she write anything about the test result in there?"
"No, she doesn't. She only writes, she needs some time alone, and that she doesn't want me to locate her. What should I do, Lynette?" he looked helplessly at her, as tears welled up in his eyes.
