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Chapter 54 "A beautiful day…"

When Clara woke up Marina was holding her. Her arms wrapped around Clara's waist, Clara's head on her chest. She could hear the beating of Marina's heart while her chest raised with every breath. A smile took over her face and she inhaled deeply. She gently drew patterns on Marina's skin, tracing her birthmarks.

She was blown away by last night. The intensity of their sex seemed to increase each time. Would this ever change? It hit her that by the sensation of Marina's touch, as simple as a tap on her shoulder, her whole body reacted. And she could feel her presence as soon as she walked into a room. Almost as if they melted together.

She never realized the amount of happiness she was able to feel. She slowly lifted her head and stared at Marina's face. She loved watching her sleep, her beautiful features resting so peaceful. Her long dark hair draped around her face on the pillow. A shiver went down her spine while she closed her eyes for a second.

A smile spread across Marina's face when she carefully opened her eyes. She looked down at Clara smiling, causing butterflies in Clara's stomach. How she loved the intensity in Marina's eyes, flushing her entire body. Would she ever learn to control that feeling?

Clara pushed herself slightly up and stared into Marina's eyes.

"Good morning, love…" Clara whispered.

Marina faced her intensely while she played with Clara's hair.

"Good morning, beautiful…"

Marina kissed her gently while Clara rested her hand on her cheek, to hold the kiss just a while longer. Marina slightly pulled back, before she leant her forehead on Clara's.

Clara moved her hand behind Marina's neck, pulling her closer again. Their lips brushed against eachother, causing a soft moan out of appreciation. Clara opened her mouth slightly and drew in Marina's bottom lip. Running her tongue across her moisten skin. She settled her body on top of Marina's, before their tongues collided. Slowly and lazily stroking along eachother. Clara's head started to spin while she trailed her fingers down Marina's jaw.

Marina was standing naked in front of the mirror, tying her hair up in a knot. Clara took a moment to admire her body, before she walked up behind her. She slipped her arms around Marina's waist and leant into her, absorbing the warmth of her body. Marina closed her eyes and leant back into Clara's touch. Their bodies shivered by the contact.

"Last night was…. Amazing.." Marina softly said while she grabbed Clara's hand in her own, resting on her stomach.

Clara lifted her head to rest her chin on Marina's shoulder. They stared at eachother in the mirror while their lips curled up.

"And this is just the start of our lives together..." Clara whispered both serious as playfully.

Marina smirked and grabbed her arm, while she quickly turned around. Their bodies collided and she cupped Clara's face in her hands. They stared into eachothers eyes with a mixture of love and lust.

"God, I love my life..." Marina moaned and bit her lip.

After they took a shower together, Marina asked Clara to join her at the cemetery. She felt guilty for her absence during the past weeks and she needed to feel her mother's presence. Clara willingly accompanied her while they stopped in front of her grave.

Marina sighed and tried to calm her nerves. Clara noticed her tension and softly squeezed her hand. Marina faced her for a moment, before she shifted her gaze towards the gravestone again. She remembered how devastated she felt in Amsterdam at her mother's birthday. How she wandered around with an aching pain in her chest.

Her heart skipped a beat when she noticed the dried roses next to the stone. Clara's roses... She closed her eyes for a moment and inhaled deeply. Her gesture still overwhelmed her..

"I'm so sorry for my absence, mom.." Marina whispered after a long silence.

She withdrew her hand from Clara's and kneeled onto the grass. She instantly missed her touch while she rested her hand on the cold gravestone.

"But I'm back… I just wanted to let you know how much I've missed you…"

She stared at the sky, as if she tried to find her mother's presence.

"Happy Birthday, mom..." she whispered while her voice broke.

She was unable to say another word and bent her shoulders. She squeezed her hands together, trying to force herself to continue. Clara glanced down at Marina and her body shrinked by her expression, revealing how her sadness just turned into pain. She wished she could make things better for her..

"Amsterdam was amazing… The shoot was a success. And.. I'm finally happy mom.. My heart is whole again.."

She noticed Clara's heavy breaths next to her and watched her for a moment. She could tell how Clara fought against her tears, trying to be strong for her sake. Her heart melted by her compassion.

Marina's lips slightly curled up when she continued.

"And it's all because of Clara… I just… I wish we were able to share our happiness with you.."

Her eyes were tearing up while she tried to control her breath. Clara softly touched her shoulder and tried to fight the urge to hold Marina in her arms.

"But I know you're with me.. And that comforts me, mom.. Because you'll always have a special place in my heart…."

Marina gently lay down the white rose on her mother's gravestone. Her breath hitched while her fingers brushed over the engravings of her name.

"I love you, mom…"

She closed her eyes and lowered her head, while she slowly pushed herself up. She shivered when Clara closed their hands together, silently comforting her. She glanced in Clara's eyes and felt a sudden rush of warmth spread throughout her body. Clara's presence gave her all the strength she needed to cope with her loss.

When they arrived at the entrance of Marina's studio, they both froze. They faced eachother startled, looking for a confirmation that they really heard the same sound. A loud moan was followed by a giggle while Marina's eyes widened. Clara pressed her hand against her mouth, suppressing a shriek from escaping her throat.

A huge smile took over Marina's face when she realized she knew that sound. The sound she'd caused many years before... Out of Vanessa's throat.. She couldn't hide her curiosity and grabbed Clara's hand. Pulling her towards the door. Clara hesitated for a moment, before her curiosity took over aswell.

They carefully peeked inside while their jaws dropped simultaneously. Vanessa sat on Flavinha's lap, their arms wrapped around eachother. Their lips pressed together, their bodies grinding and only covered by lingerie... Marina gasped for air while she glanced at Clara's flushed face, before she breathlessly stared at the hotness in front of her again. Her eyes turned from shocked to intrigued.

Clara was surprised by the sudden rush of warmth that spread throughout her body. She'd never seen two women together, sharing their intimacy like that. And it somehow turned her on. The way Flavinha's hands trailed down Vanessa back, the way she moved her body...

She noticed how she held her breath and inhaled deeply. She shyly glanced at Marina and realized that she was just as mesmerized. Her body tingled while she gently touched Marina's cheek. Marina's darkened eyes instantly gazed into hers, her lips slightly parted.

Clara's breath hitched when Marina bit her lip and faced her passionately. She leaned in when a loud groan drew their attention again. They instantly stared into the studio, unable to hide their excitement. Vanessa's body moved up and down on Flavinha's lap, riding Flavinha's fingers, while they kissed fiercely.

A soft moan escaped from Marina's throat, before she pressed her lips together. Clara giggled while she grabbed Marina's hand, leading her away from the studio.

They hurried outside and gasped for air when they ran into the garden.

"Ooh my God!" Clara cried out with a huge smile on her face. "I can't believe this!"

Marina's cheeks were still flushed while she cupped her own face.

"M… Me neither…." she stumbled, her eyes revealing her shock.

But Clara also noticed the fire in her eyes, the heat that still controlled her body aswell.

"I love that tension… The excitement of getting caught.." Clara confessed, slightly out of breath.

Marina's eyes sparkled while she raised her eyebrows.

"Ooh is that so, you little bandit?" she teased and wrapped her arms around Clara's neck.

Clara giggled and nodded her head. Marina pecked her lips before she walked towards the pool. She stopped at the edge and turned towards Clara again. She bit her lip while her eyes stared seductively into Clara's. Silently inviting her over..

Clara lost her ability to move when Marina stripped in front of her. Slowly and sensually removing her clothes, while her eyes never lost contact with hers. The air charged and every inch of her body tensed. She breathlessly stared at Marina's movements, making her head spin.

She inhaled deeply when Marina removed her string and got overwhelmed by the urge to feel her. Her mouth turned dry when she trailed her eyes over Marina's naked body. The sun highlighted her beautiful curves, her perfectly shaped breast.. She couldn't control herself anymore when she gazed into her hungry eyes again. Marina exhaled loudly and teasingly bit her finger, her body ready in anticipation.