The couple woke excited and nervous this morning. They were heading on their first trip together without the kids. It was huge for both of them. Neither had been without their kids for a long period of time. 36 hours was the longest time apart. And even they were in the same state, same city. This was a lot fir them but they were excited for this time alone. They truly didn't get it often so this was a bonus for them. "Babe you ready to head out?" Kim wanted to get to the airport early. She didn't want to miss her flight or be rushed. "Yeah I'm all packed and ready to go." He smiled at her knowing she was anxious about the trip. He was too but only because he planned on asking Kim to marry him. He was sure she would say yes but he was still a nervous wreck.

"Perfect. My mom is here so let's say bye to the kids and head out." Kim grabbed her bag and headed towards the stairs. "Yup let's go darling." He watched her leave he made sure the ring was hidden well in his shaving kit. He knew she wouldn't look in there. He's also been sure not to give her any hints that he was going to propose. He really wanted to surprise her. "Okay my babies! Please be good for your grandparents this week. We promise to call every night. We love you both so much!" She was starting to cry a bit. "Mommy it will be fine. Go have fun with daddy Adam. We will be fine!" Allie says almost like she was annoyed that her mom was getting weepy.

"Sorry sweetie but I'm gonna miss you both so much!" Kim was hugging Riley tight and he wasn't fighting it. But Allie was not. "We are okay and we will miss you too. But go with daddy Adam and enjoy. You deserve it." Allie looked towards Adam for help. "See Kim the kids are fine. Give them one hug each and then we will leave." Adam hugged Allie telling her that he loved her before hugging his son also telling him that he loved him. After both kids were hugged but both Adam and Kim they left. More like Adam carried her out the door but they left. By the time they got to the airport Kim was even more nervous about leaving. But the look on Adam's face made it clear they were going.

He parked the car and grabbed her bags before leading them into the airport. Both had their ticket info on their phones so it was easier to get through the airport. As they waited at the gate Kim texted her mom to see how the kids were doing. The reply left Adam in stitches. "They are fine! Stop worrying! Enjoy your vacation!" Kim sighed heavily not realizing how hard this would be. "This is going to be great! The beach, the two of us alone. It's going to be amazing." He tried to hype her up but it wasn't working just yet. He knew once she was there it would all melt away. At least he hoped so.

He watched her shoulders sink knowing they were correct and that she needed to relax. She was wound too tightly. "Let's just relax. I promise you this going to be great." He wrapped his arm around her holding tight. "I know it's hard. I've never been away from Allie for this long except for when she was with her father. And even then we talked several times a day. Im just freaking out. I honestly can't wait to spend some time alone with you." Kim smiled up at Adam. "Good I'm glad. It took a lot of planning so I can't wait to see what we do this week." Adam really had put a ton of thought in to the trip. They heard their flight get called so they headed to board the plane. They buckled their seat belts and sat back and waited for the plane to take off.

It was a short 2 hour flight. And then an hour and a half drive to the condo but they were there. They texted family and friends to let them know they had arrived safely and then started to unpack. Kim hated living out of a suitcase so she a,wats needed to unpack. They made the bed and set up the bathroom before they crashed out together on the couch. "What do you want to do for dinner?" Adam asked resting with his eyes closed. "Well we normally go to the deli on the first night." Kim said as she also laid with her eyes closed. "Still?" He asked. "What do you mean still? How did you know that?" Kim's eyes shot open. "I saw you there with your family before I saw you running that day. You looked so beautiful but also unhappy. I didn't know why but I was hoping to see more of you and I did. I'm glad I did." He held her face as he spoke letting her she the honestly in his eyes. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Her voice higher than normal. "I didn't want to sound like a stalker. Or a creeper. I hoped all night to see you again." He pulled her into a kiss.

"Me too baby! Me too!" Kim turned around in his arms straddling him before wrapping her arms around his neck. "I love you so much baby!" She whispered as her lips hovered over his. "I love you too! So much so darling!" He allowed their lips to crash against each other. His arms reached up to grab her butt lifting her up so he could move them to the bedroom. She wrapped her legs around his waist holding tight. Never breaking the kiss as they made their way to the bed. "I never stopped loving you but all of those feelings grew much more intense that first night together in this bed. Watching you wake up after being somewhat intimate and not having nightmares made me fall in love with you more. Knowing for sure we were made for each other. It was truly the most beautiful moment. Your eyes were bright, full of happiness. Absolutely stunning!" He laid her down on the bed kissing her neck lovingly.

Kim moaned softly grabbing the hem of his shirt pulling it over his head. Her fingers gliding over his abs moaning feeling them clenching under her touch. "I love you darling! I love how confident you've become. How sure you've become in our relationship. It's been beautiful to watch." He felt her finger unbuckle his belt before undoing his jeans trying to push the down. "Darling you have to much clothing on." He chuckled painfully seeing her fully dressed but him almost nude. "Well fix it then." She moaned feeling his bare skin under her hands. He stood quickly dropping his pants kicking them aside. Pulling off his socks before returning his attention to Kim. Needing her naked and quickly.

He removed her jeans and socks in one move before turning to her shirt. Grabbing the hem bunching the material before she sat up to help him remove it. He groaned seeing the matching set she was wearing underneath. "God darling! You know I love red!" Adam growled loudly. She opened her eyes smirking at him. "Oh so that's how it's gonna be! Alright!" He smirked back starting to assault her body with wet kisses but missing the parts of her body where she wanted him most. As she groaned, moaned and purred he never gave her what she wanted. He was going to make her work for it. Two could play this game he thought.

He felt her push him off rolling them so she was on top. "Yeah that's how it's gonna be! You can't torture me without me taking over. You are taking too long!" Kim growled as she started to assault him with her lips and fingers. "You know I love it when you take control. You should do this more often." He moaned under her touch. "We both need to take control sometimes. So lay back and enjoy it!" Kim winked wiggling her butt a bit letting him feel her wetness. "God darling! Please move faster!" He growled at her needing to feel more. He reached up to remove her bra throwing it to the side.

She yanked his boxers down roughly pushing her panties to the side before sliding down on him. They both moaned loving being connected in the most intimate way. He sat up wrapping his arms around her as she started to ride him. Her breasts rubbing up against his chest with each movement. His favorite thing, always had been. He moved his hands down to her butt grabbing her cheeks digging his nails in. Her hips bucked a bit arching her back letting her breasts move closer to his face. "I know darling." He moved his mouth to connect to her breast. Taking the nipple in his mouth. He switched between sucking and nipping before biting harder. Her moans driving him insane. He switched breasts giving them both the same attention. Her movements getting faster and more rough let him know that she was close. He was also close but was holding back.

He moved one back to the small of her back and other to her clit allowing his fingers to play with her most intimate part. She literally lost her rhythm for a brief second before finding it again. They moved together till she came screaming his name. He followed right behind her letting out a guttural groan. She slumped against his body. He rolled them so they were lying side by side still connected. "This was a great idea! I'm so happy we are here. I love you!" Kim whispered into his neck. "I love you too. This is going to be a great week together." Adam whispered back. "Should we eat before we continue this?" Kim whispered back looking at him. "Yeah sounds like a good plan. We are gonna need it to get through the night." Adam laughed at she smacked him.

The couple freshened up and headed out the door diving to the deli not far away. They arrived hand in hand giggling happily as they found a table to sit at. "You were at that table." He pointed to a booth in the corner. "Why were you sad that day?" He looked back at her. "Um Nicole was picking on me over my food allergies. Nothing out of the normal. Just more used to it now. It was pretty fresh then. Just getting used to my new eating habits and new rules about food. I'm terrified Allie is going to end of the same way. With a list of things she can't eat. It sucks." Kim stared at that booth while she spoke. "Sounds like Nicole. But Allies good. And if she develops your allergies at least you know what to look for and what to do. You are better prepared than your parents were." He squeezed her hand bringing her back to the present.

"Yeah that's true. Even the doctors didn't believe me at first. They thought I was making it up so I didn't have to eat things I didn't like. Yeah like a normal person would do that. I mean maybe to the parents but to ask to go to the doctor to ask for testing trying to figure it out. No that's not reality unless you are truly sick. Now I know. And I get tested once a year to see if it changed. You can grow out of childhood allergies but not ones you get as an adult. There's hope I guess." Kim shrugged thinking about it. "There is always hope darling. But honestly I don't see your allergies as an issue. Well at least the food ones. They are easy to work around. It's a non issue." He replied seeing her deep in thought. "Good to know you don't miss those things." Kim smiled. "Of course. I can always eat them when I'm out, away from you so it doesn't bother you. I'm fine with it." He assured her knowing it bothered her.

They ordered dinner exchanging stories of the past. But only the good ones. They wanted to keep it lite and fun. After they ate they heading across the street to walk by the sound. It was dark and cold but they were happy. "I wish it was brighter out here. I love watching you looking over the water. You look more relaxed, lighter, happier. More like the real you. The you deep inside that you rarely let out. I wonder how to see her more often." He watched her smile shyly knowing he was watching her. "It's hard to let her out with what we see everyday at work. But here I'm free. And I hate winter so that doesn't help at all." She smiled.

"Come home let's head home. Enjoy each other's company if you know what I mean." He smiled softly wanting to love her and her body all night. "Yeah let's go then." She smiled happily. They headed to the car giggling happily as they walked quickly towards the car. They drove home back to the condo looking forward to the events ahead. They both ran up the stairs like teenagers excited to have sex for the first time. And while it wasn't the first time it never felt old it tired. It always felt new and exciting. For Kim it was because he was the first person she could really enjoy being intimate with. Where she wasn't awoken from a nightmare drenched in sweat. For him it was because he felt like home every time they were together. He could feel her heart and soul healing a little more each time. It was incredible, she was incredible.

Adam locked the doors behind them following Kim back to their room. "Did you ever think this was the life you would have?" He asked watching her as she moved. "No never. I couldn't dream. I was so trapped in my nightmares, in my past that I couldn't dream of a future." She turned to look into his eyes. "I dreamt of it every night. Hoping, praying we would find each other again." His eyes were locked with hers showing the honesty. "I'm so happy that happened. I hate it took 13 years but it made us who we are. Ready for each other. Ready for this life together." Kim moved closer to him. "Ready fir round 2?" She tilted her head to the side slightly smiling slyly at him. "Hell yeah!" He crushed his lips against hers.

He started stripping her clothes as Kim worked to remove his. It was frantic and hurried. Lifting her up and pushing her up against the wall. He wasted no time before pushing inside her. She gasped at the feeling breaking their kiss. He pulled her leg up so it wrapped around his waist giving him a better angle to hit deeper. She took the hint and wrapped her other leg around him as well, her arms around his neck. His hands stayed on her thighs holding her up. He thrusted hard and fast inside her. It was crazy hot and fast but exactly what they needed. He saw her climax coming so he kissed her swallowing her moans as she came around him. He waited for her body to stop shaking before he allowed himself to finish inside her. He thrusted the whole time prolonging both of their orgasms.

When they both stopped shaking he moved her from the wall and carried her to the bed. He laid her down gently. He pulled the sheets over them keeping them warm. Their bodies both flushed pink and their breathing still labored. "That was incredible." Kim breathed out heavily. "You are incredible. I love the trust you have in me, in us." Adam kissed her lips softly. "I trust you completely. I always have. Trust was never the problem with you." She replied kissing his chest. "I know. I always knew that. But I'm still proud of you for it. Takes a big heart to trust again after what you've been through." He felt a wetness on his chest. "Darling? Why are you crying?" He was so worried in that moment. "I'm just so happy with you. I'm so happy with our life, our kids. I'm just so so happy!" She laughed through her tears.

"I'm so happy to darling! God I love you!" He laughed realizing he worried for nothing. "I love you too!" She smiled leaning up to kiss him passionately again. "You want to go again?" He asked feeling her kisses trailing down his neck. "If you are up for it?" She wouldn't force him but they had the place to themselves so she wanted to take advantage of it. "Did you really just ask that? Guess I think you know the answer to that already." He lifted the covers so she could see he was up for it. "Good to know!" She laughed running her fingers over his erection. "Darling! If you keep that up it will be over before it gets good." He pulled her fingers away. "Oh really? You gonna show me?" She smirked knowing she was playing with him. "Oh you know I am." He laid them on their sides with her back pressed against his chest.

He wrapped his arms around her. One hand flat on her belly the other holding her breast. He entered her slowly hearing her gasp quietly. He allowed her a minute to adjust before he started thrusting. It was slow, tender and loving. She wound her fingers with his holding his tight. It was intense, intimate, sexy and absolutely mind blowing. "Adam. Baby! Wow!" She could barely form words as the feelings got more intense. "I know darling. Me too! Me too!" His lips attached to her neck kissing up and down causing her to shiver at the sensation. He felt her starting to tremble he moved his fingers with hers down to her core. He played with her core with their fingers still intertwined. They were both moaning loudly.

With a few more thrusts they both came together. Both moaning and trembling as they finished. It was crazy how intimate it was. But also how sexy it was. She loved feeling him that close when they had sex. Feeling every much clench, feeling his hot breath on her neck. He pulled out before turning over to face her again. "I think I need to get a drink before we go again." He whispered making her laugh. "Yeah not a terrible idea." She got up grabbing his shirt throwing it over herself as she moved to the kitchen. They had grabbed some waters before going to the condo so at least they had that. "We have to get food tomorrow. No Door Dash here." Kim knew Adam was always hungry so they would need to stock up in the morning. "Oh I know. I really just wanted to get here. Food can wait till tomorrow." He winked knowing what he was thinking. And it wasn't heading to the store that was open 24/7.

"Yes Romeo let's bring these waters to bed with us. I know you thinking of heading back under the covers." She headed back to the bedroom swaying her hips. He ran up behind her picking her up causing her to squeal in laughter. He dropped her back on their bed laughing with her. They had another two rounds before falling asleep wrapped together. They were exhausted to start this day so this just made it worse. But they were both blissfully happy as they slept. The next morning Kim was up early and headed to the store to grab some groceries. Not enough for the entire stay but enough to last a couple of days. When she returned she saw Adam was awake waiting for her.

"Hey I missed you when I woke up." He got up to help her with the bags. "I'm sorry I was up early and decided we needed food so I let you sleep." She kissed his quick before putting the groceries away. "That's okay I appreciate it. But I would rather be with you. So let's eat something then head out for a walk. We can drive over since it's cold and then walk the boardwalk together." He had a plan to get done. "Perfect! I'm starving!" Kim was famished after last night. She really needed to eat and so did he. "I'm starving too. So let's eat!" Adam got up to start making some coffee while Kim cooked and served up some fruit. They enjoyed a short breakfast before they dressed to head out.

They drove closer to the boardwalk since it was so cold but they parked by the shops and got out to walk. They started to walk hand in hand on the wooden walkway. They walked past their spot down to the end of the board walk. Before turning back as they returned to their spot Adam stopped stating he wanted a picture to send to the kids. But it was really the start of his plan. After the picture was he put his phone away and got down on one knee in front Kim. He heard her gasp. "Kim, my darling, the love of my life. I have loved you for 13 years. Even when we were apart I loved you with all I had. I never forgot you, I couldn't because you still held my heart and head. Finding you again has been one of the greatest moments of my life." He paused as he opened the ring box.

"You have been my best friend, my biggest supporter and the most amazing mother to my children. Both of them. I love your heart, your strength, your courage and your determination. I love how you have fought back every time someone tried to hold you down. I love how despite what we see you still see the good in the world and in people. You truly are the most beautiful women inside and out. With that said will you do me the incredible honor of being my wife? Will you marry me Kim?" He had tears in his eyes. Looking up see saw the tears in Kim's eyes as well. "OMG Adam! Yes! Of course I will marry you! I love you!" Kim almost screamed out pulling him up to kiss him. Their tears mixed as the kiss passionately wrapping their arms around each other.

"You said yes?" Adam asked pulling away slightly resting his forehead against hers. "Yes! Absolutely! Of course I want to marry you!" She laughed slightly realizing people were watching them. He slid the ring on her finger while still locking eyes. Once it was secure he moved to kiss her once again. The small crowd started to clap for them causing them to break apart laughing. "Would you like us to take a picture?" A stranger asked. "Yes thank you!" Kim handed over her with the camera open. The person took serval shots before handing the phone back. He wished them luck before he moved on. They stood together a bit longer staring at her hand with the water in the background.

"One diamond for each Allie, Riley and Me. We all love you so much. So I wanted this ring to represent all of us on it." He whispered as they stared. "That's such a beautiful thought. I love that you included our children in this moment. Thank you for loving me and our daughter without question. You are such a beautiful man. I love you!" Kim smiled up at him. "You think we should tell everyone?" He asked looking at her hand, the diamonds sparkling in the sun. "Oh yeah. I think people are going to freak out!" She laughed not realizing people already knew. "Well some people may know already. That's why Kevin took the kids at the mall during Christmas. I needed to shop without the kids telling you. And I had to get the time off." He busted out laughing when he saw her face. She was shocked, jaw hanging low. "I thought he was on my side! I'm gonna get him for not letting me know!" Kim laughed and faked mock hurt but Adam knew she was fine. Just completely surprised.

"Should we head home? Celebrate before dinner tonight. I made reservations already." He winked at her shocked face once again. "You thought of everything didn't you?" She smiled widely looking up at her handsome fiancé. "I will take that as a yes. Let's go darling, my fiancé." He grabbed her hand and headed towards the car. Kim sat in the car as Adam drove. "I'm sending a mass text with a picture of us with the ring." She let him know that she was taking care of the notification like they planned. "Perfect. We should probably turn our phones to silent for a bit so we are not disturbed." Letting her know exactly where his mind was at. "Agreed! No distractions needed." Kim smiled as they finished the ride home. Thankfully it was short. They headed into the condo as they had the day before rushed and fully of raging hormones.

"Your phone on silent?" Kim asked flashing her phone showing it was silent. "Oh yeah. I want no interruptions while celebrating the happiest moment of my life. I still can't believe you said yes." He pulled her closer looking into her eyes. "I would be stupid to say no. I've loved you forever. I'm whole again Adam. You did that! I've always needed you I just needed time to be ready." She whispered her lips hovering above his. "You are my miracle Kim. You are amazing darling!" He whispered in return before kissing her gently. "Miracle huh? I think you are one too." She kissed him back her hand going to the back of his head. Running her fingers through his hair. "Show me." He voice was horse, husky even. "Of course!" Kim knew what he wanted, knew what he wanted to see. The first night they made love was what he wanted. For her to show how much she had grown, how okay she was now.

She walked him towards the bedroom, their bedroom. When his knees hit the side of the bed she paused taking a moment before stripping him of his clothes. When he attempted to rid of her of her clothes she stopped him. "No. Sit back and relax." She winked as she started to slowly strip before him. Dancing and shaking as she took off each piece. She had never given a striptease before but he gave her the confidence to do it. He watched intently. Losing his mind as she got down to just her bra and panties. He was starting to move his hand to relieve himself. "Don't you dare. It will be worth it I promise." He heeded her warning and put his hands back on his thighs. She took off her bra, flinging it across the room before putting her hands on his shoulders lowering herself so her breasts were close to his face. He groaned loudly ready to take over but he asked for this so he waited.

She pushed back turning around slowly dropping her panties shaking her butt as they fell to the floor. "You wanted me to show you that I'm good, that I'm strong. Just our first night right?" She watched him nod. "They lie back. Let me prove it to you. Let me show you what your love has done to me." She watched him move back on the bed, she crawled over him. His eyes never left her body, his heart rate was racing. Placing her hand on his chest she straddled his body. She locked eyes right before settling herself on him, taking ever inch inside her body. They both moaned feeling the connection. He grabbed her hips digging his nails into her hips. The skin turning white under the pressure.

She started moving her hips swirling them in a circle pattern. She watched him groaning, his eyes shut. "Faster darling please!" He pleaded. He was beyond close. She pushed off his chest sliding up and down faster and harder. "God darling! Keep going!" He begged now. She went faster feeling him twitching inside her. "Let it go baby! Let it go!" Kim urges him going as fast as she could. The words were his undoing, he finished inside her coming in waves. She slowed her movements till his body stilled again. "God darling. Thank you but you didn't come." He opened his eyes concerned but just saw her smiling down at him. "I wasn't as ready as you were." She shrugged not concerned about it. "Well that won't do. Your turn now!" He sat up flipping them over. He pulled out hearing her whimper. "I got you darling." Adam whispered as he moved to lick her entire core.

She moaned loudly. He let his fingers play with her core sliding his fingers inside her. He started thrusting his fingers in and out of her. His thumb pressing on her clit as his fingers moved faster. He felt her buck her hips just before the trembling started. It was her sign, he knew it well at this point. He went faster needing her to finish, needing her to get her well needed release. As he continued to thrust he kissed her hips, nipping her v line. It was just enough extra sensation to caused her to spasm as her orgasm took over her body. He held her hips so she didn't jerk to much and hurt herself but he thrusted till she relaxed. As her body settled he pulled his fingers out sucking them clean as he crawled back towards her face.

He kissed her fiercely pushing his tongue inside her mouth. Allowing her to taste herself on his tongue. She moaned wrapping her arms around him pulling him close. His mouth moved to her neck. Kissing and sucking as he moved further. Kim moved her head giving him better access to her skin. "I love you!" Kim moaned out feeling getting closer to her chest. "I love you too darling! All of you." Licking circles around her breast mounds. His right hand massaging her right breast while his left sucked her nipple into his mouth. He sucked and nibbled till he was sure he left a mark and then moved to the other side. He loved the freedom he had over her body. "Make love to me. I want to feel you inside me." She whispered.

"Absolutely. I want that too!" He moved to position himself between her legs. He wrapped her leg around his hip opening her wider before sliding inside her. She groaned loudly. She bucked her hips letting him know to move. He read her cues and started to move slowly thrusting in and out of her. Kissing each other lovingly as he made love to her. She felt her heart healing with each thrust. The tears building in her eyes at how tender he was with her. "I love you darling! My fiancé! My soon to be wife! My other half of my heart! The mother of my children!" He whispered each thought was hit with a thrust. "Faster baby!" Kim cried as he picked up the pace. Not losing any of the love but just more powerful and at a quicker speed.

"Come on darling! Let it go baby!" Adam whispered before loving on her breasts again. He knew it drove her crazy. Her body started to spasm again. He groaned seeing her body shaking under him. "Harder please! I'm so close!" Kim moaned out begging for the final push. He couldn't deny her thrusting harder bringing over the edge with him following right behind her. Adam collapsed on her exhausted but he was concerned by her tears. "Kim are you okay?" He wiped her tears as he spoke. "Yeah. I don't know how to explain it but it felt like my heart was healing while you made love to me." She saw him smiling. "That's what husbands are for." He smiled smugly at her. "I like the sound of that." She pulled him in for another searing kiss.

The couple spent the rest of the day making love and eating snacks to keep up their energy. It was a long amazing day that they would never forget. All while making dreams for the future. The finished the night with dinner in a nice water front restaurant before calling the kids to share the good news. It was the best night of their lives. So far that it.