Chapter 7

James was happy that he'd picked the right time for them to go away. They walked along the path in the woods as the sun beamed down on them. He couldn't stop the smile that appeared on his face as he realised that M's hand was linked in his. She looked up and smiled back at him, tightening her grip on him.

"How are you doing." He asked.

"I'm fine."

"Your hip okay."

"It's fine, for now. Stop worrying, I'll let you know when I need to stop."

"Hey, come here."

She let out a small squeal when James pulled her into his arms and kissed her deeply.

"James, I already warned you, no sex in the woods."

"I wasn't even thinking about that."

"Oh and just what were you thinking about then." She asked, looking up at him.

"I was just thinking how damn lucky I am that I have you in my life."

"You flatterer you."

"I'm serious, I love you so much."

"I love you too darling."

"Marry me."

"What." She said, in a rather high-pitched voice.

"I'm asking you to marry me."

"James, don't be ridiculous, we can't get married."

"Why not."

"Why not because it's insane. I'm the Head of MI6, you're my Agent."

"So…"

"You don't want to marry an old woman."

"If I didn't want to then I wouldn't have asked."

"James…."

"Look, if these last few months have taught us anything, it's that life is short. We nearly lost you, I nearly lost you and I might not have gotten the chance to tell you how I felt."

"You're serious, aren't you."

"I want you in my life for as long as possible. If I have to leave MI6 then I'll leave."

"Don't be over dramatic, we'll work around it."

"Wait, is that a yes."

"It's a yes." She smiled.

He gathered her in his arms and kissed her. She brought him closer and she moaned as his hands sneaked under her shirt.

"James, I thought I warned you."

"Hey, I'm just kissing you."

M looked around and couldn't see anyone else for miles. She smiled to herself as she grabbed his hand and found an isolated spot by 2 large oak trees.

"I thought you said you wouldn't do it outdoors."

"Yes, well I've changed my mind. Come on." She sniggered.

20 minutes later and they were making their way back to the cabin, hand in hand. James went and poured them both some wine when they entered as M took a seat.

"There you go, get that down you." He smiled.

"Thank you."

"I can't believe we just did that."

"Yes, well don't get used to it. It was a one off…James you are sure about marrying me, aren't you."

"Hey, of course I am. You've just made me the happiest guy in the world."

"And you've just made me extremely happy too, I didn't think it was possible to fall in love again at my age."

"So, do you want to talk wedding plans."

"Would you think me awful if I said I didn't want a big wedding."

"As if I could, what did you have in mind."

"Just you and I and someone to marry us."

"Really, you don't want family present."

"Apart from my Sister there's no one and we barely speak."

"No kids."

"I wasn't blessed, I suppose in this job it's hard to find the time."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be, it's just the way it is and besides, I have you now."

"What about Eve, Tanner?"

"Just us and I want to do it while we're here."

"Are you serious."

"No time like the present, you know that as soon as we go back, it's back to the grind stone."

"Good point but you know what, it shouldn't be all work. That changes when we get back."

"Oh really."

"I mean it, work isn't everything and it's about time we both realised that."

"Deal, so we're really doing this." She smiled.

"We're getting married."

"I love you so much." She said, kissing him.

To Be Continued…