It was May 14th! Ten days until the wedding. The past couple months had been hectic and happy for everyone. Marianne was looking forward to the wedding but also nervous about hearing if she won the internship that would allow her to work for Impressions. Christopher made sure he was not apart of the decision and let his managers for that department decide. Allison Riley was one of the final decisions and she made sure to let Marianne know that her relationship with Christopher had nothing to do with the decision. Marianne was interested because she would be separated from Christopher and would not have to work with him directly. Not that she would have minded. The job also was mostly out of the office, going to clients and even possibly working remotely from home. Marianne thought it would work wonderfully because it would still give her time for her band.
Marianne was just walking in her front door when her mobile went off. She looked and saw it was Allison calling. She scrambled to answer practically dropping her bag on the floor. "Hello!" She answered trying to control her excitement. "Hi Marianne. It's Allison. We have made a decision. We are so excited to choose you for the job! Congratulations!" Allison said with great excitement. Marianne was shocked. "Oh thank you so much. I will love it. I appreciate you choosing me despite everything." She stated. "It was all you and your work. We loved your work last year. I and the other people in my department all agreed that you were the best with your experience here and recommendations from your professors. So you will be doing your final year here with us. You won't have to spend much time in the office and will be going to meet people. But when you do come in you and Christopher can car pool." Allison said giggling. Marianne giggled and blushed while on the phone. "I am sorry I feel I know you well enough to tease you. So you will start in mid June. I was able to adjust it so you can start after your honeymoon. I can't wait until you start." Allison explained. Marianne could not believe it. "Thank you so much. I cannot wait to start. I appreciate it." Marianne expressed. They chatted for a few more moments and then said good bye. Marianne began jumping up and down in the living room.
Allison went to to report to Christopher about the decision. He kept his composure while she talked. Allison was trying to be professional but still smiled. Christopher thanked her for making the decision and made sure it was not because of their relationship. He felt relieved when Allison explained that had nothing to do with it and used some of the new members of the team to look over the applications of other people and Marianne's credentials. These employees had no idea of the history between them but just knew of the work history Marianne had with the company and her good work record.
At around five pm, Christopher came running in the door. Marianne ran to him as he picked her up and hugged her. "I can't believe it Christopher!" Christopher laughed as he squeezed her tight. He laughed. "I know! I am so looking forward to going in with you on the days you are there." Marianne smiled as he put her down and looked down at her. She reached up and kissed him.
A few days later Marianne and Christopher were going over some last minute items about the wedding. Marianne knew that Christopher was planning something for after the wedding. She had no idea what. He pretended he had no idea. She knew they were spending the night at a hotel in London. But she had an idea that they were going somewhere the following day. He pretended not to know anything about it.
Thinking of the wedding night also brought up a thought to Marianne. She knew it would be hard but thought it would be worth it. It was obvious that they could barely go more than two days without being intimate with each other. Marianne felt that longing for each other was not going to end anytime soon.
They were sitting on the sofa just enjoying the quiet and down time. Marianne was leaning against Christopher's chest with his arm wrapped around her. She was deep in thought. He began placing gentle kisses on her cheek and started moving his lips down towards her neck. She moaned and found it so hard to interrupt his kisses. "Christopher, I have to talk to you about something." She said as she pulled away to look at him. "What is it sweetheart?" He asked concerned. "She blushed and looked at him. "You know I love you. You also know how much I love and cherish when we are together. I feel like we are the only two people and are made to be together when we make love." She explained. Christopher was starting to get nervous. He had no idea where this was going and part of his male pride was concerned he was not giving her as much pleasure as she needed when they made love. But then again, their enjoyment of their sex life was one of the things he was absolutely sure of between them. "Yes, darling I know. As well as you know how much I love being with you." She smiled and stroked his cheek. "I think we should hold off on lovemaking again to the wedding night. I think it will make it even more special. Even though we are not going to be able to control ourselves after the wedding." She explained with a smile. Christopher was almost relieved. He was not really sold on the idea but understood what she was saying. It would make it even more special and romantic. He frowned and groaned. "Hmmm, I don't know darling. But I can see your point. We can wait. It will make the night even more special. Just do not be surprised if I am pulling you out of the reception early." He warned her with a smirk. Marianne giggled. "I might do the same thing. It will be wonderful." She said and kissed his cheek. Christopher frowned again. Then looked at her hopeful. "If you change your mind I will not be upset at all. You just let me know." He stated. She giggled. It was going to be a long week ahead.