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The tablet's ringing summoned Mark to the living room, he opened their home's security app. The corners of his lips pulled upward at sight of Navi's SUV pulling into their driveway. Navi and her 2-year-old daughter Ayla got out of the car. Jae and Navi adopted the precious little girl a year ago. She and Angie instantly became best friends.
After opening the front door, he warmly greeted Navi with a hug and bent down to do the same with Ayla.
Her black coiled curls were styled in two pigtail puffs, she touched the right one asking him, "Like hair?"
Mark's mouth stretched into a large smile, "Yes, you and your hair look very cute today!"
She giggled and clapped her hands provoking amused chuckles from her mother and Mark.
As he led them toward the living room, he asked, "You two ladies are lovely…but I thought Jae and Mikin were coming along?"
"Mikin's been really intro trucks lately and today, one of Jae's friends got them last minute tickets to a truck show." Navi answered as she carried Ayla.
Before could he comment, Sidney and Angie stepped off the stairs and entered the living room.
An excited Ayla started to fidget in her mother's arms until she was set down. Her wide smile brightened her caramel complexion as she looked at an equally eager Angie. They ran toward each other with outstretched arms and embraced while speaking in their own language. Both were unaware of how Mark and Navi quickly pulled out their phones to capture the adorable moment on video. Sidney cupped her heart at the lovely image.
She walked over and like her daughter, happily hugged her friend, "Navi, thanks so much for looking after Angie, Koa and Poppy this weekend!"
Navi briefly rubbed her back before letting her go, "Don't mention it, Sid! She and Ayla are gonna have so much fun. And you two need this getaw-I mean, babymoon. The one that Jae and I took before Mikin's birth is still one of the best trips we've ever had!"
Mark grinned at Navi. "I'm confident that Sid and I will have a great time and on our next double date, dinner is one us and you get to pick the place."
Pointing at him, she smirked, "I'm holding you to that and I promise it's gonna be a place with a lot of spicy food! All right, we better get going, we don't wanna get stuck in traffic."
Sidney bent down and picked up Angie holding her with one arm while picking up her purple butterfly backpack with the other. Mark handled the dogs and all of the luggage.
The doting father helped Navi load everything in the SUV's trunk as Sidney secured Angie and Ayla in their car seats.
Angie smiled when her mother cupped her face, "Now you be a good girl for Aunt Navi and Uncle Jae. And be nice to Mikin and Angie. Mommy and Daddy are gonna miss you but we'll be home soon. I love you, Sweetie! Bye!" She kissed her cheek.
"Buh-bye Mommy! Love you!" Her tiny hand waved.
Sidney kissed her face again before reluctantly withdrawing out of the car to let Mark say his goodbye.
"Angel, help take care of Koa and Poppy and have fun! Daddy loves you, see you later!" He pecked her cheek.
She touched his face then waved, "Love you! Bye Daddy!"
Sidney and Mark held each other and waved to the departing SUV. Although she knew that Angie was in good hands, she was already missing her. Then her mind wandered to the first time she slept over at Tatum's house; she was only a few years older than Angie.
He saw the wistful look in his wife's gaze, "What's going behind those beautiful brown eyes?"
With a small exhale, she answered, "Just thinking about how my parents reacted the first time I had a sleepover at Tatum's. I was six and my mom must've kissed me a million times, I was annoyed," she chuckled then glanced down, "but now with Angie, I get it."
Mark brushed a strand of her dark hair behind her ear, "It's never easy being away from her, she's a big piece of our heart. But we'll see her in a few days, she'll have a good time with Ayla and Mikin. And we'll get some much-needed alone time to reconnect, watch movies with violence, cursing, sex instead of cute colorful talking animals."
Laughing, she replied, "That does sound fun!"
"And, last but definitely not least, we'll get some alone time to…practice." He smirked and wiggled his brows.
An amused murmur left her lips, "After all these years, you still find a way to be lame."
He mockingly made a fist and pulled his elbow inward, "Still got it!"
With a sweet giggle, she remarked, "You do and yet, I'm still keeping you around."
His strong hands slid down to her waist, he noticed her chest heave against the tight black v-neck top she wore, "That makes me the luckiest guy in the world."
Sidney couldn't help but smile then grasped his face, "That fits, you make me feel like I'm the luckiest woman alive."
His mouth curved into a content grin as he pulled her body into his and covered her supple lips with a tender kiss.
During the drive to their destination, Sidney had fallen into a dreamless sleep. Her phone pinged and vibrated because of a text message she received. When reading the text, she couldn't help but feel surprised and pleased. "It's Dewey, he and Gale are coming to Kirby's screening next weekend."
Mark was equally taken aback, "Really? Ever since her book came out, she's been so busy with work."
She put her phone back in her canvas bag, "It's good for her because she's working outside of Woodsboro. But not so much for that corrupt and perverted US senator she took down."
Nodding, he agreed, "I always knew there was a reason why I never voted for him."
"Me too, he always seemed way too smooth. Anyway, Dewey should be thrilled to have her back home." Her lips lifted then turned into a full smile as nostalgia washed over her, "God, I missed this place!"
With a smile that matched hers, he pulled their car into The Blakemont Hotel's parking lot, "So did I. Our first getaway as a couple, it was an unforgettable weekend."
After he parked the car, she grasped his hand fondly remembering how they made love for the first time and declared their love for each other afterwards. "It was perfect. That weekend, I gave you my heart. Since then, it's been an absolute dream with Angie and the home and life we've made together," she brought their hands to her rotund belly.
"I couldn't agree more and it's only gonna get better when this little girl arrives," he brushed his hand against her stomach. When she began closing the distance between them, he met her halfway and eagerly accepted her soft kiss.
With their hands clasped, they left the hotel and strolled toward the busy plaza. It had been well over a decade since they had return to this charming coastal city. A few of the shops had changed but the restaurant and the pottery shop they had previously visited were still standing. Next to Breaking the Mold was the city's premier Italian restaurant that also served as a culinary school; Mark stopped in his tracks to speak.
With pride in his voice and eyes, he revealed, "For lunch, we are taking a cooking class taught by Chef Lorenzo Beltrami!"
Astonished and overjoyed, she planted a grateful kiss on his mouth. Their kitchen's bookshelves had all of Beltrami's books and she never missed an episode of his cooking and travel shows. "Mark, I love it! How did you get us in?"
Seeing her brimming with happiness was one of his favorite things in the world. "Honestly? It was perfect timing. When I was planning this trip, I saw that he was going to be here and I barely booked us the last two spots."
"Well, I'm so appreciative for your perfect timing and I have no doubt we're gonna have a great evening and trip! You're the best." Her free hand brushed his cheek.
"So are you, Sid." He kissed her knuckles then opened the front glass door for her, "Come on, let's get inside and pick the best spot. After you, Mrs. Kincaid."
She gave him a small smirk as she headed inside, "Thank you, Special Agent Kincaid."
They were the first ones to arrive and immediately chose the work station at the front of class, right side. Mark had just finished tying Sidney's apron around her waist when Chef Beltrami walked in. He politely introduced himself to the friendly couple and exchanged pleasantries while preparing his work station.
Sidney couldn't hide how absolutely giddy she felt. During her self-imposed isolation after Mickey and Mrs. Loomis's murder spree, she helped fill her quiet days by watching Beltrami's cooking and travel shows. He not only taught her how to cook, he helped her discover her love of food. Through his show, she also learned about different countries, cultures and their cuisine. When she told Beltrami how his work impacted her life, he touched his heart and thanked her for being so candid. The 50-year-old man gladly agreed to take a photo with her when she asked. He placed his arm over her shoulders and smiled as Mark snapped the photo with his phone.
Seeing his wife's starstruck reaction amused the federal agent. On the rare occasion they attended one of his father's movie premieres, she was usually polite but indifferent toward movie stars. It was the exact opposite with Beltrami; she was genuine, charming and clearly excited. The way her face lit up and the cute sound of her giggle made her more endearing to him. He also couldn't help but feel proud of himself for making one of her dreams come true. Whenever she was happy, the world always became brighter to him.
Beltrami waited for all of the students to arrive before revealing the pasta dish and dessert that they were cooking. Sidney was thrilled and relieved, making pasta from scratch was one of her and Mark's favorite activities. Ever since Angie was born, they had little time to actually cook together. On a typical day or evening, one of them would prepare a meal while the other cared for Angie. She could tell by the look on his face that he shared her anticipation.
"Babe," she opened the package of chicken breasts with a knife, "why don't you make the pasta and I'll handle the chicken. Then while the pasta is resting, we can work on the sauce and dessert together?"
He tipped his head, "Sounds like a solid plan, what kind of noodle do you want?"
Shrugging, she told him, "Surprise me! Whatever it is, I know I'll enjoy it. You know what you're doing." She leaned in close bringing her lips to his ear, "It also helps that you're really good with your hands."
The feeling of her warm breath on his ear paired with the flirtatious look in her eyes filled him with lust. When he leaned in to kiss her, she pulled her face back, "Tease." He playfully accused.
In an innocent tone that matched her face, she remarked, "Whatever do you mean?"
"Oh, it is on." He arched his brow causing her to giggle.
Once they finished making their pasta dish and zeppoles, Sidney took the first bite from the former and hummed at its tastiness. Even though they followed Beltrami's instructions and recipes, she knew there were several reasons why the dish tasted marvelous. She had created the meals with the love of her life.
"Sid, you got a little sauce on your-I got it," Mark licked the small spot of sauce off her bottom lips making a small whimper escape her mouth.
Clearing her throat, she told him, "Thank God for birth control or else we'd have eight kids instead of two!"
They shared a loud laugh unaware of the curious looks they were getting from everyone else.
That evening, they returned to their hotel to change their attire. Since they had plans to explore the boardwalk, Sidney opted for an outfit that was appropriate and comfortable. The black short sleeve wrap dress she wore had a v-neckline that accentuated her full chest. Her toned legs were stylishly displayed by the dress's hi-lo hemline that started above the knee and ended at mid-calf. She stepped into a pair of ruby-colored slip-on sneakers and put on a burgundy cardigan duster. Just as she grabbed her small dark blue crossbody bag by its shoulder strap, the bathroom door opened.
Mark walked out wearing an ensemble that was similar to hers. The black blazer complemented his crimson t-shirt and dark denim jeans. His black leather slip-on shoes were of the same brand of Sidney's. A satisfied smile formed on his lips once he saw her.
"Sid, you look incredible. I must say, it's both amazing and uncanny how we accidentally color coordinate our outfits." He reached out and held both her hands.
"You also look great and yeah, it's a bit eerie but I guess it proves how we're on the same page without even trying to be!" Her lips broke into a cute grin.
He kissed her forehead, "So, what are you in the mood for tonight?"
"Well, we need to go to that seafood restaurant we went to the last time we were here. Then I need to do some shopping for Angie and everyone else. Also, I definitely wanna play some games. But no fast or spinning rides, I and this little one," she pointed to her stomach, "aren't up for it."
"Got it." He offered her his arm, "Shall we?"
Her arm linked with his before she touched his face, "We shall!"
The bustling and brightly lit boardwalk was the opposite of the relaxed and charming town that they called home. An unfamiliar shooting game had caught Sidney attention, she held Mark's hand leading him toward it. The objective of the game was to shoot out a small printed red star on a paper target with a rifle. On her third attempt, she was successful and won an enormous stuffed kawaii style penguin wearing a red bow tie.
When they turned around to leave the game, they found themselves faced with a green-eyed brunette girl who was only a few years older than Angie. While holding her father's hand, she pointed at the adorable penguin in utter awe. Sidney was charmed by the child and offered the prize to her. Both father and daughter were shocked with the former taking out his wallet but Sidney politely refused payment. Seeing his daughter so happy was enough for the mother-of-two. The duo graciously thanked Sidney before taking the penguin off her hands.
Just when Mark thought he couldn't love his wife more, she managed to prove him wrong. Despite there being movies, books and articles written about Sidney, he felt lucky to know all sides of her instead of strangers' narrow or inaccurate perceptions. Anyone outside of their inner circle didn't truly know how big her heart was, but at least for this night, a little girl and her father did.
Both his hands held her flawless face making her full lips pull into a smile, "You're the most remarkable person that I have ever known and I'm damn lucky to be with you."
It always amazed her how his words were just as comforting, supportive and loving as his touch. "You're so sweet…even though I clearly need to brush up on my shooting."
A light scoff came from him, "You've been a bit busy these last two years…but we can go to the range."
"All right, but only after she's born," Sidney touched her belly, "but right now, I'm in the mood for something sweet."
His eyes scanned their surroundings until his lips curled upward, "I know just the thing."
The minute Sidney bit into the deep-fried Oreo, her taste buds were hit with the perfect mix of salt and bitterness that balanced the sweetness of the crunchy cookie. She moaned and devoured the first two cookies before sharing the third with Mark. The decadent treat reminded her of the Oreo French toast he bought her before their first date and the Oreo crepe cake he made her on the day he proposed.
They continued walking until they came upon a stage where an R&B vocal group were performing covers of classic love songs. A square dance floor was in front of the stage with bright fairy lights strung up above the designated area.
When the group began performing their rendition of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight", Sidney gave her a husband suspicious yet teasing stare. Considering how well he planned this getaway; she wouldn't be surprised if he asked the singing group to perform their wedding march song.
Holding up his hands, he told her the truth, "I swear Sid, this is a total coincidence. I've been by your side the entire time."
She believed him but wanted to have some fun, "Sure it is…So, are you gonna let this perfect opportunity go to waste, Detective?"
Hearing her refer to him by his former job title made his lips quirk. "Miss Prescott, may I have this dance?" He held out his hand and smiled when she accepted it.
"Yes, but be careful, I'm as big as a house now." She gripped his arm above his bicep as he placed his free hand on her back. A content sigh passed through her lips when he pulled her body against his.
His blue eyes locked with her brown ones, "Sid, you're my best friend, partner, wife and the mother of my children. That makes you more beautiful."
The edges of her lips lifted at his heartfelt comments. "I love you, so much!"
Bringing their clasped hands to his lips, he planted two kisses on her knuckles, "I love you with every single part of me."
His words and loving kisses made her insides flutter. After she planted a soft peck on his mouth, she took a step to the right and sensed him following her lead. They effortlessly glided to the ballad never breaking eye contact. As they continued moving in tandem with each other the world seemed to fade away. Feeling her supple warm body against his was enrapturing, it also filled him with the need to be close to her as possible. When the song ended, he saw her tip her head toward their hotel. Without saying a word, he gladly followed her lead.
The moment they entered their suite she fisted the front of his t-shirt drawing him into amorous kiss as he began removing his blazer. Her lips stayed on his while she guided them into the bedroom where she then helped him remove his shirt. Sidney let her hands slowly travel down his chiseled torso which only increased her desire for him.
He heard her undo his belt and pants as he continued kissing her ample lips. The pads of his thumb stroked her cheek bones before his hands moved to her neck briefly feeling her racing pulse. A sharp breath passed through her chest when his hands grazed the sides of her breasts. On the right side of her waist, he carefully pulled the sash ties apart revealing her perfect body.
The way he gazed at her with utter devotion and hunger as he opened her dress sent a shiver down her spine. He dropped the wrap dress causing it to pool at her feet on the grey carpeted floor and turned her around to press her body into his. At a gradual pace, he started removing her bra by hooking his fingers over the strap pulling it down while showering her neck and shoulder with small kisses. The care he was taking with Sidney made her feel like a precious present that was being slowly unwrapped and cherished.
"Oh Sid, you're so perfect…" He reluctantly took his hands off her once she was fully undressed; he stripped out of his black boxer-briefs.
Turning around, her eyes met his, "You're looking pretty damn good too…" She licked her lips at the sight of his nude body and evident arousal.
He pressed a gentle kiss on her mouth then cupped her face, "Let me show you, how amazing you always make me feel."
Her hands went to his chest; she traced the scar on his left shoulder keeping her eyes on him, "What did you have in mind?"
Grasping her waist, he answered, "I suggest we finish what we started a few days ago, but with a little surprise…" He guided Sidney to the bed where he gently positioned her onto her side.
She found herself facing the walk-in closet, on its door was a full-length mirror. In spite of being together for over a decade, being intimate in front of a mirror would be a first for them. Just the idea of watching them together filled her with anticipation and excitement.
Placing himself behind her, he asked, "Comfortable?"
"Yes, perfectly." She reached up and caressed his face. It thrilled her to see him being creative in the bedroom while also being mindful of her needs and well-being.
"Close your eyes and enjoy." He kissed her fingers, palm and wrist then placed her hand flat on the bed in front of her.
Sidney obeyed and didn't fight the grin that pulled at her lips. Although Mark wasn't the first person that she was intimate with, he was the only one she completely trusted with her heart, soul and body. Every word, laugh and touch they shared was infinitely deeper than anything she had experienced with her past lovers.
He kept his eyes on the mirror as he carried out the rest of his idea. Tonight, he wanted her to experience the depth of his love, desire and gratitude. The life that they built together was better than anything he could have ever imagined. It all started the moment she gave him her heart in this very hotel all those years ago.
Mark earned himself a happy hum when he started peppering slow wet kisses on her neck. The sudden the feeling of his warm lubricated hand massaging her sensitive breast caused both of her eyes to pop open. Whatever liquid he was using also gave her tender flesh a delicious tingling sensation; goosebumps formed all over her bare skin. His sensual actions sent pleasurable jolts through her. "Mmm..Mah-Maaark!" Her hand clutched the comforter while her body responded to his.
A small groan escaped his mouth in reaction to Sidney thrusting her hips back against him but he remained determined, "Ooooh Sid, you're-you're amazing…Tel-tell me what you want!"
Looking in the mirror, she demanded, "More..more, please Mark…Oh God, please…"
The yearning and lust in her eyes compelled him to move his hand to her sex; he breathed out a curse at the marvelous sensation of her warm wet folds on his fingers.
From the back of her throat, she released a high-pitched whimper relishing his skillful touch but she needed all of him. "Pl-please Mark, make love to me…"
Without any hesitation, he placed her leg on his and gradually entered her silky tight heat making them cry out in sheer elation. "God I…God I love you!"
"Ooh, I love you and-and how good you always make me feel…mmm. Never stop!" When his hand returned to her womanhood, her mouth stayed open letting loose a delightful whine.
The room became filled with the sounds of their moans, passionate praises and their bodies meeting. Both of them were close to the edge, he stopped stroking her and placed his hand over hers interlacing their fingers. Tears flooded her eyes at his romantic gesture. He slightly increased his pace and whispered in her ear letting her know how wonderful she was as a wife and lover. His stare went to the mirror catching the beautiful sight of her flawless face twisted in pure bliss. Soon after, their bodies and souls reached another realm of ecstasy.
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