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Chapter 14

"Baby...cut it out." I whined as Maya kissed my neck.

"Why?"

"Could I get a good morning first?"

She pulled away just enough to look me in the eyes. "Good morning my love, now uncross your arms so I can get on top of you."

"You've been 'on top' of me all weekend." I said making air quotes.

"And you loved every minute." Maya started licking my neck.

"Maya seriously," I pushed her and sat up. "Let's go get some fresh air, I forget what the world looks like outside my bedroom. It's a beautiful Monday morning that should be enjoyed. We literally have been having sex since Friday, I think you drained me of all my bodily fluids."

"You're the one who said 'make up sex is the best sex' I was just trying to live up to your expectations." Maya laughed while repeating my words.

"Ha ha ha, very funny. Why don't we shower, I'll cook breakfast, and we go for a walk after?"

"Anything you want baby, but if we take a shower together, how am I supposed to control myself?"

"Fine, we'll take separate ones then." I said hopping off the bed darting towards my bathroom. "Me first."

"Hey!"

XXX

I was just getting done making Maya's plate when she walked in the kitchen. She wore her usual tank top and cut off jeans combination. Her tank was black and torn down the sides so her bra and most of her rib cage was expose and there was a creepy skeleton on the front. Her shorts were black and looked more like a pair of boy shorts than something she would wear outside.

"Um, wanna go put some clothes on?" I asked snidely.

"What?" Maya looked herself over.

"You're practically naked."

"I could get naked if you like..." I sat her plate in front of her as she took a seat at my kitchen table.

"Maya, I don't want anyone looking at my goodies."

"If you know all of this belongs to you, then why get upset if someone else looks? Besides you should be happy that other people drool over your girl, it means you have something they want." I didn't respond because I knew what I would have said next might have turned into an argument, and we just made up. So I decided to bite the bullet and let her wear what she wants, even though I didn't approve.

"When we're married, we have to split cooking duties." I said as I sat across from my flawless girlfriend, changing the subject.

"No problem baby, I love to cook. What do you want our marriage to be like?" Maya asked out the blue. "How do you see our lives?"

"Great question, hmmm, well you have to have sex with me whenever, wherever, and however I want."

"Done, done, and done what else?"

"Um...I don't know...I'd like flowers just because it's Wednesday. I want kisses and hugs for no reason. I want to have a designated movie night. I don't ever wanna go to bed without you. I wanna take bubbles baths together after a long work week."

"That all sounds perfectly doable." Maya's smile made me grateful I wasn't standing, because my knees were weak. "So what do you want out of our marriage?"

"The same exact things I want out of our union today. Honesty, loyalty, love. I'm not hard to please." she told me while shoving another piece of bacon in her mouth. "Oh, something really important, I forgot."

"What's that my love?"

"We never spank our children unless it's absolutely necessary. Children are strong and free, so sometimes they do things they shouldn't, but that's how you learn. What exactly are we teaching them if every time they do something wrong, we go get the belt. I'd rather talk to our children and learn from them. Kids make perfect sense to me, honestly they're smarter than adults and more honest too. They see the world not for what it is, but for what they want to make out of it. They aren't jaded by life's troubles yet. The only truth they know is what's in they're pure, innocent hearts. So as far as discipline goes, I'd rather take something away, ground them or something. But I also don't want us to forget to reward good behavior. The good things shouldn't go unnoticed while they get an earful for the bad things. They're small humans, but humans nonetheless, who deserve just as much respect as an adult. We raise our children that way or we don't have any at all." She put another piece of bacon in her mouth while I looked at her in disbelief. "What? What's wrong? You don't agree?"

"No, no, that's not it at all. It's just that...you're perfect. You're going to make a fantastic mom. I can't wait until we get married and start a family. You're so incredible Maya, and I love you...it's almost unbelievable you love me back."

Maya walked over and sat on my lap, with her arms wrapped tightly around my neck she said, "Well believe it." She kissed me so passionately, that we almost went back to my bedroom.

XXX

Maya stood on her tiptoes to kiss my cheek as we held hands and walked to the nearby park. My mind wandered off into the distant future where we would be walking our kids and dog to the park. We'll push them on the swing and they'll sit in our laps while we take them down the slide. Our youngest will be chasing our dog around while he's barking at a squirrel.

"You're right, it is a beautiful day, a little humid, but beautiful nonetheless." Maya mentioned, snapping me out of my fantasy.

"I told you some fresh air would do us good. Besides my kitty could use a much needed break." Maya giggled.

Maya let go of my hand and stood in front of me, stopping my stride and draped her arms around my neck. "Sorry babe, you're just so...mmmm..."

"Stop it, we're in public." I felt my cheeks get hot.

"So?" Maya stuck her tongue in my mouth and I couldn't help but grab her waist and give into her kiss. "I love you more than life itself Emily." Maya laid her head on my chest and held me tighter.

"I love you too Maya, I love you so much." We stood embracing on the sidewalk until we heard a car horn beep and someone yell "get a room!"

"Who was that?" Maya asked.

"Noel Kahn, ass."

"So do you think you'll rejoin the swim team senior year?"

"Noticed I quit huh?" Maya nodded. "Yeah I'll rejoin. I have to if I want to get a scholarship."

"Why in the world did you quit anyway."

"I literally could not focus on anything else but the giant whole I felt inside of me. I maybe went to three practices before I just didn't see the point anymore. Nothing felt right without you Maya. I was so...lost."

"Oh Em, I'm so sorry." Maya pulled me close to her body.

"It's my fault, I screwed everything up. But no use dwelling on the past, everything's back on track now." I said smiling at Maya.

XXX

We held hands as we sat on the swings and talked about life. I shared my fantasy about playing with our children and she informed me she wants, at minimum, six kids. Six would be handful but if that's what my future wife wanted, then that's what she's going to get. A ice cream truck rolled by and Maya jogged over to grab us two cones. She handed me the chocolate one and made a remark about how since I like black girls, I'd probably prefer that flavor. All I could do was laugh as we took a seat on a nearby bench and enjoyed our soft serve.

"Maya, what do you want to go to school for?"

"Creative writing, maybe English, I'm going to be a novelist."

"That's amazing Maya, you're so imaginative, I'm sure you'll be a fantastic author. What did you get on your SATs?"

"1991. You?"

"2267" I said bashfully.

"That's great baby, congratulations! So how about you? I know you've been going back a forth about what you want to major in." Maya said while licking her ice cream seductively.

"Um...I...uh, I want to go for Computer Science." I managed while wishing I was that ice cream cone.

"Something the matter my love?" Maya asked innocently with a devilish grin.

"Yeah, you're a jerk." Just then my phone rang. "Hey mom."

"Hey, I miss you so much Emily."

"Aw mom, I miss you too. But I'm sure dad's keeping you busy."

"Of course, and I love being here with him, but I miss my other baby."

"Stop mom you're gonna make me cry." I said sarcastically while laughing.

"When I'm dead and gone, you'll regret laughing at me." I laughed even harder. "I have the best idea anyone has ever had, ever."

"And what's that mom." I was even more amused now.

"Why don't you come to Texas, if only for three or four days. I'm on my laptop, I could book your flight right now."

"Mom, as much as I miss you and dad, I can't leave Maya." I turned to look at Maya who had a questioning expression on her face.

"It's just a few days, then you'll be back in Rosewood. You could fly out tomorrow and I'll send you back on Saturday, that still gives you three whole weeks to be with her. Come on..."

"Mom..."

"Don't you love me too? What about daddy? You haven't seen him since Easter break, that was four whole months ago. Maya can wait."

"Of course I love you and dad, is that even a question?"

"Oh I see, you just love Maya more."

"Mom you're being absurd. And you trying to guilt trip me won't work. You and dad said I could stay, and I want to be with Maya."

She let out a heavy sigh. "Okay, I just had the second best idea anyone has ever had." I couldn't help but laugh at how playful my mom was being, my dad always brings out the best in her. "Why don't you bring Maya. That way your father and I get to see our only baby, and you don't have to be apart from this girl who you obviously can't breath without."

"You're being facetious, but I can't breath without her. And what are we supposed to do in Fort Hood, Texas?"

"Well, while your dad is working, the three of us could visit Austin, and then make our way to San Antonio. It's only a two and a half hour drive. After that we could go to Corpus Christi and see the Selena monument, that's only two hours from San Antonio. We could spend the week driving all around Texas and then have some quality time on the weekend with your father. I could send you and Maya back on Monday. Win, win, win. What do you say?"

"What's going on?" Maya whispered.

"Well my mom wants you and I to come visit them in Texas, she wants to book a flight for tomorrow and send us back on Monday. What do you think?"

"Hell yeah, I've been all over the world but I've never been to Texas! I could get a custom cowboy hat, and some cowboy boots! It would be so fun, can we?"

"Are you serious right now?"

"Maya sounds like she's on board." Observed my mom.

"Of course I'm serious, plus I haven't seen your mom in a while, and it's been even longer since I saw your dad. Let's go." Maya smile brightly and her eyes were sincere.

"Okay we'll come on one condition."

"You're my child I could make you do whatever I want."

"Mommmmm..."

"What's your 'condition'" I could almost see her making air quotes.

"You don't freak out on me when Maya and I get our own hotel room, she'll even pay for it." I said smirking at Maya as she nodded her head in agreement.

"Well..."

"Come on mom please?"

"If that gets you to Texas without an attitude, fine."

"You're officially the greatest mom in the universe."

"You don't have to tell me things I'm already fully aware of Emily." I couldn't help but laugh hysterically at my mom being so cocky. "There, I just booked two tickets. Your flight leaves at 2PM. So that means I'll see you at 1600, Texas time."

"Okay great, I gotta go mom, Maya and I have to pack. I love you."

"I love you too sweetheart."

"Mom?"

"Yes?"

"You have no idea what this means to me. Thank you."

"No problem sweetheart. See you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow, bye mom."

"Bye Em, and don't be late."