so... long time no update... got kinda stuck with this but i'm getting there! hope you like chapter 6!

Morning had come and the sun was rising from the lake reflecting on the shiny water. Birds were chirping and the weather was nicer than ever. But the couple inside failed to notice as they were soundly asleep wrapped securely in each others arms. A soft breeze came in through the open french doors making Georg to wake up slowly. He opened his eyes being greeted by Maria's golden blonde hair as her face was nuzzled against his chest. This sight gave him an instant smile. He still hadn't really caught up with it all. Las night had been... He didn't even have words to describe it. Finally after all these years, he had found love again. Real love, love that had to be worked hard for and had to be fought for but love that was worth it all the same. After the loss of his wife he knew that a second love wouldn't come easy. Well for them it would be the most simple thing, but the age difference and her place in society would make it probably the hardest thing ever. Oh society, soon he would be 'talked about' again if, or if he not were to join the Nazi party. He couldn't possibly join them. In probably a few weeks he would have to leave Austria, he certainly wasn't planning on leaving Maria behind. But was she willing to come? A middle aged widow with 7 children... he certainly was a man with baggage. The social gossiping definitely weren't his worst worries. But after all that had happened he didn't even care what other people said or thought, wasn't love supposed to be about true love? Not supposed to be about social status. His thoughtful expression changed into a smile as he felt Maria slowly move against him.

She looked up him as he looked up at her. "Good morning" They softly sad in unison. "How are you feeling?" He smiled softly stroking her cheek. "Eh... well i'm a bit eh... sore... but other than that I feel really good" Maria smiled back at him through her pink blush she received from their topic of conversation. There fell a somewhat awkward silence. Were they supposed to get dressed now? she didn't even know what time it was? And was she just supposed to leave the bed with nothing on? Would they kiss again? Or was this just 'it'? Her questions were half answered as she felt the grip around her waist tighten and she felt him lean in. She closed her eyes as his lips came upon hers again in a sweet soft kiss. The other half of her questions were partly answered by his following comment "Don't you just wish we could stay here forever?" He smiled at her "Well, that wouldn't be entirely fair to the children now would it?" She said in a playful tone. The children, this was the first time they talked about them since they confessed their love to each other. Maybe now it was the time to talk about as to what happens after they leave this cabin. "Maria," He began turning serious "I... You probably heard something about the Nazi party and the anschluss coming soon" She nodded at him her expression turning slightly worried "Well, They will request me to join their naval forces..." He cleared his throat "I can't possibly join them..." He tightened his grip around her as he continued "in a few weeks... We will have to leave Austria" His hand softly stroked her face again "We?" She asked lightly puzzled "eh, well you me and the children... that is, if you wan-" He stopped his sentence quickly starting a new one "Maria, maybe i'm not really giving you any choice... I can't possibly leaving you behind... I love you, and I couldn't leave you, I just couldn't" He was on the verge of tearing up when Maria leaned in. She kissed him softly. Still leaning close she told him "I'll join you and the children, that is, if you'll have me" She gave him a smile which turned into laughter. "Is there something funny... Fräulein?" he raised a curious yet teasing eyebrow at her "N-no j-just Tha-tha-that..." She couldn't contain her laughter, by now she didn't even know what she ever started laughing about. Suddenly her laughter stopped. Her expression turned into a soft somewhat far away smile. Oh how handsome he looked just now. propped up on one elbow facing her. His hair out of it's neat shape one strand loosely curling on his forehead. She reached out moving the strand from his face. He took her hand in his kissing it. He leaned in capturing her mouth again. He rolled them over so that she was on her back as their kissing continued. "Georg... maybe... we... should... get... eh..." Maria tried to say while they were still kissing "oh... eh... yes" He gave her a sheepish grin as he rolled on his back again. "You can use the bathroom first if you want" She nodded. Oh help! How was she supposed to leave the bed? She was naked! she slowly moved to sit on the side of the bed. The bed sheet slid off of her leaving her totally naked facing her back to Georg. She slowly stood up crossing her arms over her chest. oh... how was she supposed to pick up her undergarments now? Georg noticed her uneasiness and spoke "You know? After las night, there isn't much left unseen..." He chuckled when he saw her face turn a bright shade of red. she loosened up a bit lowering her arms from her chest. She bent down to pick up her remaining clothing as she made her way to the bathroom.

All dressed she walked back into the room. she walked over to Georg who was clearly struggling with his tie. "Here, let me help you" She said to him as she tied his tie. Having the knot made she pulled it close. She readjusted his collar as she spoke "Your shirt does have a few wrinkles" she looked up at him "Oh, well..." He smiled back at her rubbing the back of his neck "Well, that's what happens when one is forgetting to fold them before bedtime" She gave him a teasing smile "I really wish we didn't have to leave" He kissed her again, soft and sweet "Oh, come on Georg," She kissed him "the children must be worried sick" "well first we need to see if we can fix the car" He got her coat as he held it out for her "Oh it's probably just the battery or something" She said as she slipped her arms inside the sleeves. "Oh and you happened to have knowledge about cars?" He gave her a slightly disbelieving look "oh you don't believe me? I'll show you i know how to fix a car!" She turned around facing him "Oh is this a challenge?" He raised his eyebrow "Maybe" She chuckled as she made her way to the door

Maria's right was proven when she had indeed fixed the car.

"Didn't I tell you?" She gave him a teasing smile as they both got into the car "well..." Georg hesitated slightly "say it" Maria ordered "You were right..." He answered "and..?" she looked at him slightly raising one of her eyebrows "and... eh... I was wrong" He let out a frustrated sigh but that soon turned into a smile "Come here" he softly said to which she moved closer as he wrapped one arm around her the other on the steering wheel. Both didn't speek. They silently drove back to the villa, both just enjoying each others company.

"Maria? We're back" He softly whispered stroking her face. "Huh... oh... sorry i eh..." she softly spoke as she rubbed her eyes. "If we take the back stairs hopefully no one will notice us" Georg said making his way around the car opening Maria's door. He took her hand as he led to the side of the villa through the side entrance. "Geo-" "shhh" she was silenced with his finger on her lips "we have to be quiet" he whispered softly. they really had to stay quiet god knows what happens if Franz or frau schmidt would see them! He quickly pulled Maria to him when he saw cook already busy with breakfast. "we'll go through the foyer, If we see someone we'll just tell them that we were already awake" they slowly started making their way to the foyer but both stopped when they saw two people standing there.

"Georg!" The women said as she rushed into his arms.

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