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Chapter 4: Paris
Before flying to Paris, to their original honeymoon destination, Maria and the Captain decided to spend two days in Vienna as well. Their time was spent on taking long walks in the city as well as taking long horse drawn carriage rides and their program also included a Sunday mass in the Stefanskirche.
"I used to attend masses while I lived in Vienna during my college years. This was the cheapest way to satisfy my appetite for sacred music." Maria told her husband while they were strolling down Kärtnerstrasse after the Sunday mass.
"Georg, how often did you come to Vienna when... ?" Maria couldn't finish her sentence.
"Way too often I'm afraid. Now I know I should have not used this city as an escape. But I was blind at that time. You came into my life just in time." Georg gently stroked Maria's cheek and Maria smiled upon feeling his touch on her face.
"Georg, can we call home when we get back to the hotel? I miss the children terribly." Maria sighed. "I wonder what they are up to."
"Okay, I have been thinking of the same. I'm sure our little boy has prepared dozens of drawings on ships. " Georg smiled with pride.
"Oh, I wonder who he takes after in the family." Maria laughed.
The Eiffel-Tower came into view in the distance when Maria looked out of the window as their flight almost reached Paris. She let out a happy sigh and looked at Georg with a smile on her face. Her heart was racing with anticipation and excitement. It was hard to believe that 25 years had passed since their first visit to Paris. That city had always held a special place in her heart mostly due to the memories of the most romantic time in her life.
Soon after landing they arrived and checked in at Hotel Ritz. Maria wondered how Georg had managed to arrange that both in Salzburg and Paris they could stay in the same room as they had before. Their room on the top floor provided the most gorgeous view to the city. Enjoying the view on the balcony Maria leaned closer to her husband, whose arms were wrapped around her waist.
"I was thinking of going out for dinner. What about that?" Georg suggested.
"Can't we go for room service?" Maria replied.
"Of course, if you are tired, we can. But tonight I want to spoil you." The Captain whispered into Maria's ears.
"That sounds irresistible Captain." Maria turned around to face him. "Give me a few moments to change." She gave a light kiss on his lips.
Soon the couple was sitting in a taxi driving them to the destination Georg had given the driver. He didn't say a word to Maria on where they were heading. Maria was left breathless when the taxi stopped at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Gently Georg helped her get off the car while Maria was gazing upwards. Georg led her to the elevator to take them up to the second floor where Le Jules Verne Restaurant was located. They were led to a table with the most amazing view to the city. The sun had already set and Paris was shining in a magical glow.
"We are on the top of the world." Maria exclaimed.
The next few hours were spent carelessly in the restaurant. While enjoying the delicious French cuisine over a glass of wine they couldn't stop talking about their life and children. Both of them were in high spirits and silently thanking God for this wonderful time together.
The rest of the week was a pure happiness for both Maria and Georg. Often they felt like a newly wed couple on their honeymoon and they even acted that way. They climbed up the stairs at Sacre Coeur, said a silent prayer in Notre Dame, enjoyed strolling down Champ-Elysées and last but not least they purchased the last gift items to their family. Sometimes they tried to forget about the time that had passed by, but the exhaustion catching them up, especially Georg, reminded them of the need to take things slow.
The feeling of seeing the world's most famous historical sights was overwhelming. They recalled the special moments they shared on their first trip to Paris; the long walks, the daily trips they had taken to the countryside by their rented car, or the romantic candle light dinners they had shared. The memory of their kisses and endless conversations was carried all along the way, never letting them fade away.
One evening they went to see "La Bohéme" at the Paris Opera House. Maria was again overwhelmed by the beauty of the building as well as by the romance unfolding on stage. Tears were running down on her cheeks and she clang to her husband's arm in comfort as the story concluded in a dramatic way.
Another evening they took a boat trip on the river Seine, enjoying the soft French music playing in the background while the lights of the city went on as the daylight was slowly replaced by darkness.
When their last evening in Paris arrived they were both excited and a little sad to return to the US. Excited to see their children and grandchildren again, but a little sadness took over them both to see their time alone come to an end so soon. Sitting on the balcony of their hotel room they admired the beauty of the city. None of them said a word just enjoyed each other's closeness and the view of a thousand stars shining bright in the skies. Maria was the one who broke the silence.
"Thank you Georg. These have been two wonderful weeks with you. What I can give you in return?" Maria said her voice just a touch above whisper. Georg moved his hands to lightly caress her arms in his embrace.
"Oh, my love." Georg started. "There is only one thing I can think of."
"Uhm and what would that be?" Maria asked while shifting in his arms to face him.
"Stay beside me always." Georg whispered while deepening his embrace around Maria and pressing his lips to hers to share a deep, long lasting kiss.
The End.
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Chapter 4: Paris
Before flying to Paris, to their original honeymoon destination, Maria and the Captain decided to spend two days in Vienna as well. Their time was spent on taking long walks in the city as well as taking long horse drawn carriage rides and their program also included a Sunday mass in the Stefanskirche.
"I used to attend masses while I lived in Vienna during my college years. This was the cheapest way to satisfy my appetite for sacred music." Maria told her husband while they were strolling down Kärtnerstrasse after the Sunday mass.
"Georg, how often did you come to Vienna when... ?" Maria couldn't finish her sentence.
"Way too often I'm afraid. Now I know I should have not used this city as an escape. But I was blind at that time. You came into my life just in time." Georg gently stroked Maria's cheek and Maria smiled upon feeling his touch on her face.
"Georg, can we call home when we get back to the hotel? I miss the children terribly." Maria sighed. "I wonder what they are up to."
"Okay, I have been thinking of the same. I'm sure our little boy has prepared dozens of drawings on ships. " Georg smiled with pride.
"Oh, I wonder who he takes after in the family." Maria laughed.
The Eiffel-Tower came into view in the distance when Maria looked out of the window as their flight almost reached Paris. She let out a happy sigh and looked at Georg with a smile on her face. Her heart was racing with anticipation and excitement. It was hard to believe that 25 years had passed since their first visit to Paris. That city had always held a special place in her heart mostly due to the memories of the most romantic time in her life.
Soon after landing they arrived and checked in at Hotel Ritz. Maria wondered how Georg had managed to arrange that both in Salzburg and Paris they could stay in the same room as they had before. Their room on the top floor provided the most gorgeous view to the city. Enjoying the view on the balcony Maria leaned closer to her husband, whose arms were wrapped around her waist.
"I was thinking of going out for dinner. What about that?" Georg suggested.
"Can't we go for room service?" Maria replied.
"Of course, if you are tired, we can. But tonight I want to spoil you." The Captain whispered into Maria's ears.
"That sounds irresistible Captain." Maria turned around to face him. "Give me a few moments to change." She gave a light kiss on his lips.
Soon the couple was sitting in a taxi driving them to the destination Georg had given the driver. He didn't say a word to Maria on where they were heading. Maria was left breathless when the taxi stopped at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Gently Georg helped her get off the car while Maria was gazing upwards. Georg led her to the elevator to take them up to the second floor where Le Jules Verne Restaurant was located. They were led to a table with the most amazing view to the city. The sun had already set and Paris was shining in a magical glow.
"We are on the top of the world." Maria exclaimed.
The next few hours were spent carelessly in the restaurant. While enjoying the delicious French cuisine over a glass of wine they couldn't stop talking about their life and children. Both of them were in high spirits and silently thanking God for this wonderful time together.
The rest of the week was a pure happiness for both Maria and Georg. Often they felt like a newly wed couple on their honeymoon and they even acted that way. They climbed up the stairs at Sacre Coeur, said a silent prayer in Notre Dame, enjoyed strolling down Champ-Elysées and last but not least they purchased the last gift items to their family. Sometimes they tried to forget about the time that had passed by, but the exhaustion catching them up, especially Georg, reminded them of the need to take things slow.
The feeling of seeing the world's most famous historical sights was overwhelming. They recalled the special moments they shared on their first trip to Paris; the long walks, the daily trips they had taken to the countryside by their rented car, or the romantic candle light dinners they had shared. The memory of their kisses and endless conversations was carried all along the way, never letting them fade away.
One evening they went to see "La Bohéme" at the Paris Opera House. Maria was again overwhelmed by the beauty of the building as well as by the romance unfolding on stage. Tears were running down on her cheeks and she clang to her husband's arm in comfort as the story concluded in a dramatic way.
Another evening they took a boat trip on the river Seine, enjoying the soft French music playing in the background while the lights of the city went on as the daylight was slowly replaced by darkness.
When their last evening in Paris arrived they were both excited and a little sad to return to the US. Excited to see their children and grandchildren again, but a little sadness took over them both to see their time alone come to an end so soon. Sitting on the balcony of their hotel room they admired the beauty of the city. None of them said a word just enjoyed each other's closeness and the view of a thousand stars shining bright in the skies. Maria was the one who broke the silence.
"Thank you Georg. These have been two wonderful weeks with you. What I can give you in return?" Maria said her voice just a touch above whisper. Georg moved his hands to lightly caress her arms in his embrace.
"Oh, my love." Georg started. "There is only one thing I can think of."
"Uhm and what would that be?" Maria asked while shifting in his arms to face him.
"Stay beside me always." Georg whispered while deepening his embrace around Maria and pressing his lips to hers to share a deep, long lasting kiss.
The End.
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