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Chapter 34

Mort was arranging the last of Julie's books on the shelf neatly. He reached up and placed the last thin book, filling the last space left there. He moved back and nodded to himself. He walked to his desk and opened the drawer, reaching for a small notebook he kept there. He descended down the stairs with it in his hands and entered the kitchen. His eyes narrowed as he saw her leaning over a frying pan.

"Julie…?" he asked and she jumped.

'Oh!" she exclaimed, fork in hand.

"What are you doing?" he asked smiling mischievously at her. She swallowed and shrugged.

"Nothing…cooking…" she said as she turned around and placed the fries in a two plates. He chuckled and moved towards her, placing the notebook on the counter.

"Were you eating without me?" he asked, looking at her, his hand placed firmly on her lower back.

"No…"

"You have oil on your chin." He stated and she wiped it away with her finger before smiling sheepishly at him.

"Sorry, but how can I serve a meal without trying it first?" she asked as she took the plates and placed them on the table. He smirked and sat down, watching as she took a plate of steakes and placed it too in the middle, next to a large bowl of green salad. She sat next to him and poured water in their glasses.

"It seems to me that you eat quite a lot…" he said teasingly and she wrinkled her nose.

"I am…Oh God…I'm awful…" she muttered with a sigh.

"Julie, I was kidding. You have to eat. Besides, I find it adorable." He said with a grin and she flushed.

"Don't know why…" she murmured, placing a fry in her mouth. He chuckled and picked up his fork and knife, cutting into the meat.

"After we eat, write down the things you want from town…we can go later." She said with a mouthful and he looked up at her.

"Oh…okay…" he said softly.

"What's the matter?" she asked with a frown and he shrugged.

"It's just…that last time I wasn't welcome there…um…I had to shop from the town next to this…" he replied uncomfortably and she huffed.

"Yeah, well you're coming with me there. I don't care what they say." She said, taking a sip from her glass. Mort looked at her thoughtfully as she picked up her fork again.

"When are you going to marry me?" he asked suddenly and she almost choked, her eyes wide.

"Marry…you? You mean…seriously?" she sputtered and he nodded, smiling.

"Um…whenever you want…" she whispered softly and he nodded, taking her hand in his before placing a soft kiss to her knuckles.

He took another bite and she looked at him curiously.

"What did your agent say when you called him?" she asked and he frowned.

"He…I don't know… he seemed fine…a little edgy and stuff…but he's okay…There's one problem though…" he said and she nodded for him to continue.

"My publisher says no…so we have to find another one for my new book." He finished and she rubbed his hand.

"I'm sure we'll find one…" she said and he nodded with a sad smile. She smiled back and kissed his hand.

"I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow." She said and his eyes lit up.

"Really? What time?"

"Eleven o' clock. You're gonna take me there?"

"Of course I am…" he said softly as he pulled her from her seat and onto his lap. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek.

"He can tell us what it is?" he asked, his words muffled by her skin.

"He would have told me from my previous appointment but I didn't want to know…"

"Me neither…I wonder though…" he whispered as his hand trailed down her stomach and stayed there.

"I wonder too…" she said smiling, kissing his hair before moving away.

"I have to clean up. Then we'll go into town." She said with a wink.

"Yuppie!" he muttered miserably and she chuckled, causing him to smirk at her.

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Julie locked the door and got into the car, next to Mort. She smiled at him encouragingly and he started the car, driving away from the house.

"Did you check your laptop?" she asked and he nodded.

"Yes…it works…thankfully." He said with a grin and she chuckled.

"I'm going to write the whole story with Word…" he trailed off.

"Whoa…that's going to take some time."

"Nah, I have it ready…I'll just copy it." He said as he got into the main road and sped up slightly.

"Okay…I can help…" she offered and he turned to look at her, his hand brushing against her cheek briefly before returning to the wheel.

"We'll see." He said softly and she nodded, looking ahead of her once again. She moved around in her seat with a wince.

"What? What is it?" he asked worriedly.

"Nothing…my back hurts a bit…and I have to…" she trailed of.

"What?" he asked and she made a face.

"…to pee."

"But you just went. Right before we left." He said with a chuckle.

"I know! It's annoying!" she said, crossing her arms over her chest.

"I can pull over…"

"Why? I'm not a six year old…" she muttered and he laughed.

"Are you sure? There's no one around anyway." He said and she looked around.

"Mort…"

"I'll just pull over." He stated and she hid her face in her hands. He turned off the engine and got out of the car. He walked over to her side and opened the door.

"Come on! No one's here." He said and she huffed, taking his hand. She got out and looked around as he pulled her towards some trees.

"Here…I'll just turn around." He said as he handed her a box of tissues.

'This is so embarrassing…" she whispered as he chuckled.

"It's not, honey…you want help?" he asked playfully and she shrieked.

"No!" she yelped and he grinned, placing his hands in his pockets.

"I'm done…" she said a few minutes later. He turned and smiled at her.

"Good. Let's go. See? I told you it was easy." He said as he pulled her close and pecked her temple.

"Easy for you to say…You guys can do it so easily…" she muttered as she got in the car.

"Trust me. You wouldn't want to be a man." He said as he got in the car and drove away from the trees.

"Yes, I would. If you were a woman then you'd had to pee all the time and I would lay back and relax." She said with a smirk and he grinned.

"Hmm…there's a nice image…" he said with a chuckle and she slapped his arm gently.

Half an hour later they arrived into town. Mort parked the car in front of the small store. Together they walked towards it until Mort came to a stop.

"Maybe …you should go…aaah!" he exclaimed as she took hold of his sleeve and pulled him along.

"Kay, I'm coming…" he said as they entered the shop. As soon as they stepped into it everyone stopped what they were doing to look at them or better stare at them.

Julia rolled her eyes and walked further into the store, Mort following close behind her, clutching her hand. After a few seconds the people looked away and Mort swallowed as they got lost through the corridors.

"We'll just get what we want and then we'll leave." Julie said to him and he nodded, looking lost. When they got everything they wanted they walked to the register to pay. Mort busied himself with finding the money to pay for it while Julia placed their stuff into bags.

"It's 75,60$." The young woman said and Mort handed her the money. She took them, looking at him up and down and then turning her gaze to Julia who glared at her, making her clear her throat and get on with handing Mort his change.

He took it from her and placed it in his pocket, reaching over to take the bags.

"You're Mort Rainey, aren't you?" the young woman asked and he froze.

"Yes…ah…I am…."

"Hmm…" she mumbled, shrugging. Mort frowned and looked at Julia who only sighed and started walking towards the exit. Mort snapped out of his confusion and followed her out; trying to ignore the stares they received.

He placed the bags into the car and unlocked the door for her. She stepped into it and he slammed the door shut, causing her to jump and stare at him. He got in next to her and ran a hand though his hair.

"Mort…?" she asked tentatively.

"Nothing. Let's just go." He muttered as he started the car and drove away in silence.

They arrived at the house and Mort leaned against the wheel.

"Mort…surely you're not upset of what these people did…"

"Yes, I am!" he snapped, looking at her sideways. She bit her lip and slid closer to him, placing a hand on his hair.

"Mort…just ignore them…"

"I'm not going there again…and if I do you're going in alone." He said and she sighed.

"Mort…they'll get used to it…I mean…things will be forgotten." She said in his ear, stroking the back of his neck.

"I haven't forgotten." He replied throatily.

'But I have. I'm here, am I not? I know things are not easy…but they'll get better. Come on…you were in so great mood before…" she said, kissing his cheek and jaw, her free hand moving to unclench his hand that was holding on the wheel tightly. She took it in her hand and laced their fingers together. She felt him relax and he turned slightly in her arms, his brown eyes locking with hers. She smiled at him and kissed his cheek again.

He smiled back and reached for her with his hands. He leaned down and captured her mouth in a soft kiss. She smiled against his smooth lips and hugged him to her. Feeling her wrapped around him caused him to moan softly and he pulled her forward and onto his lap. She gasped as she bumped against the steering wheel of the car and he chuckled into the kiss. He hissed as she settled her weight on him and deepened the kiss, moving his mouth urgently against hers. She broke the kiss for air and he looked at her with desired filled eyes. She caressed his cheek and he closed his eyes, his hand tangling itself in her hair.

"Mort…?" she whispered as she pecked his lips once more before moving around. He groaned and opened his eyes.

"Hmm?" he murmured, caressing her back.

"I think I'm stuck." She stated and his eyes widened, a warm chuckle escaping his throat.

"It's not funny! I'm stuck." She shrieked.

"I'll unstick you then." He said with a grin as he reached under his seat. He pulled the seat back and she sighed in relief before slumping against him.

"That's better…now I can feel my butt." She said in his ear.

'Hmm…me too…" he said as she felt his hand brushing over her behind softly.

"Mort!" she said in mock shock. He grinned and kissed her again.

"I'm sorry about before…" he said and she smiled.

"I know…let's get inside now…I need a bath and you…' she said as she opened his door and hopped out.

"…are going to help me!" she said, poking his nose. His eyes widened with delight and he struggled to get out of the car. She laughed at his attempts to hurry and walked into the porch quickly, while he struggled with the bags.

"You're paying for this!" he yelled at her teasingly and she laughed as she walked up the stairs towards the bathroom.

Mort finally made it into the house and placed the bags on the counter before following her upstairs.

"You said something about a bath…?" he drawled as he closed the door to the bedroom and walked over to her, wrapping his arms around her. She giggled softly as he walked them backwards and into the bathroom.

"I think I did…" she whispered, leaning towards his lips. He grinned and closed the door of the bathroom as well. Laughter followed.

End of chapter 34

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