Chapter 167
*The next day*
After dropping Phoebe off at Ramashni's house, the great grandmother decided that the toddler will be pending a few nights with her this week, while her parents jet around India. Not that Alex or Ryan minded as they took over some of Phoebe's things, and the little girl didn't seem to mind either as she was always occupied with something or was being spoilt as she got everything she asked for. Alex was at ease since one of her cousin's daughter's was also there and Phoebe had a friend to play with. Skye was two years old but she and Phoebe seemed to be getting along quite well. And the fact that she never cried when her parents left made them more at ease knowing she's fine, although the checked up and called her regularly.
"So, Mrs Booth, what are we doing today?" Ryan questioned over breakfast. He had woken her up by handing her his shirt, requesting she put it on before breakfast was delivered. As they discussed what they will be doing for the day.
They ended up heading to the beach. Alex quickly got over any hesitation when it came to wearing so little, the way Ryan looked at her was enough to quash any self-consciousness she felt. A complex display of his sand construction skills left them with a hot tub sized pool, designed specifically for them to lounge in. After a quick lunch of tropical fruits they swam out to the reef and snorkelled all afternoon. They walked up the beach and made their own trail into the rainforest, they didn't need a map, it would be impossible to get lost on such a small island. After walking for a few hours they discovered a waterfall, it seemed completely untouched by humans.
"I think I need to make an apology" Ryan said, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively as she pulled one of his shirts off and entered the water
"Not out here" She laughed shaking her head, "and you don't have anything to apologise for. Alex thought looking at him with a frown trying to remember what he did wrong this past few days but nothing came to mind.
"Please" He asked, tugging at the ties of her bikini.
"No Ryan" She insisted, kissing him quickly before climbing the slippery rocks to see if she could get high enough to see the ocean. Despite Ryan warning her that she might fall off she continued her climb and he trailed her and they found a ledge, spray from the waterfall distorting the view of the uninterrupted horizon. They stayed until the sun started to set then made their way back, not wanting to get lost in the rainforest at night time. Realising they were completely disoriented they walked until they reached the beach and followed it around until they eventually reached the resort.
"I have something for you" He said as she looked amongst his shirts for one to wear to dinner. She really hoped the staff hadn't noticed her wearing the same pair of jeans morning, noon and night.
"Really? What?" She asked eagerly.
"This" He answered, sliding the wardrobe open to remove her black dress, miraculously uncreased on the hanger.
"How did you?" She started to question then changed her mind, accepting the flowy dress before disappearing into the bathroom. He would never have given it to her if he knew it would quadruple the time it took her to get ready. Using the extra time to change into equivalently formal attire he was still left waiting. It was well worth it in the end.
"I married the most beautiful woman in the world" He realised aloud as she stepped out of the bathroom. Seeing the way the dress hugged her curves, and not as loose as it used to be previously becaue of her pregnant weight gain but he didn't mind it. And her little baby bump was visible making him smile even more. Then he recognised the same football teams that had been playing on the first night were versing each other again. Forgetting the his favourites entirely, these were his favourites from now on.
"You did not make me change into this dress so you can sit here and watch a game" She replied with the same sentiment, stealing the remote to turn off the television. They went to dinner, remaining in contact the entire time, her foot on his leg then hand in hand while waiting for dessert. Alex introduced him to some more Indian cuisine that he was skeptical to try at first, but to his surprise it tasted delicious. And he had to give up half of his dessert since his wife wanted more and no matter how badly he wanted to say no he sacrificed and allowed her to have the rest. Feeling guilty for eating excessively yet again she requested they walk along the beach, while he carried her shoes and she walked along the shoreline so the water can wash over her feet, before they went back to the hotel and got into bed.
"We should go back to the waterfall tomorrow" He suggested, looking out across the moon dappled waves.
"Hmm maybe" She agreed
"It would be memorable" He encouraged.
"No, anyone could see"
"Please" He pleaded, kissing her shoulder
"Definitely not. I'm your wife, which means it's my job to say no" She concluded. In retaliation he gave her a shove, she was mid step and caught off guard toppling to the sand. A wave washed up, soaking her as he apologised and pulled her back to her feet.
"Oh my god, I am so sorry. Are you okay?" Ryan asked shocked as he help her up.
She laughed way too much at the look on his face and how guilty he felt.
"I'm fine really. I'm okay." She said running further into the water, scooping up a handful of salt water and splashing it in his direction so he can calm down.
"Now it's on." He said following her into the water as they splashed each other, regardless of how much she tried to splash him and get him as soaked as she was, she lost this round. Feeling like little kids playing around as there wasn't a lot of people around at this time. Tired and out of breath she walked over to him and put her hands around his waist holding him tightly while breathing in his scent, as Ryan rests his chin on her head while they look at the horizon.
Some movement from in between them made Ryan pull away as he looked at her questioningly, and she took one of his hands in hers and laid it on her stomach, as he felt the faint and distant kicking of their baby. Neither of them saying anything but the smiles on their faces saying much more tha words could at this moment.
Upon walking back to their room Alex was still trying to convince him that she is okay and nothing happened but he was adamant to keep apologizing as they return to the room. He made up for the missed opportunity at the waterfall later that night. Turning the shower on as they lay in the bath to ensure realism as he had his way with her. Alex had to fumble for the plug rather urgently to prevent the bath overflowing. It was certainly memorable.
"Sun, surf, sand and sex" She concluded .
"I could definitely live like this" He said confidently.
"I don't think that's an option, we have Phoebe to think about" She said, only just remembering to check her phone for messages. After the first day she stopped calling every couple of hours.
"True" He realised disappointedly.
"It would only get more complicated if we had another" She added carefully.
"Complicated isn't bad" He defended quickly, she laughed a little.
Phoebe's going to be an amazing sister either way" He answered assuredly.
"I miss her" Alex said sadly.
"Me too, but we'll get to see her soon" Ryan replied, trying to cheer her up.
Hey guys! Someone asked that as much as they love Phoebe featuring in the chapters they'd like to see some alone time with Ralex. So I've incorporated some chapters and scenes where the two of them will explore India alone. Also, I'm not sure about how things work so I've improvised in some scenes because I've read that women are not allowed to show too much skin unless they go to the beach, so here is some water fun. Also I feel really out of touch when I wrote this chapter I feel like I could've added more elements but studying awaits. Sorry if this was a disappointment.
Lovies-S
