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"You're corrupting me. I don't know if I can ever go back to ramen noodles and fast food."
"That stuff is salty and full of chemicals. You shouldn't be eating it anyway," he said, adopting a mock stern tone.
"Thanks, Dad," I replied, rolling my eyes.
"I'm not old enough to be your father."
"If you became a teen dad you would be," I joked, unable to resist.
Oliver put down his burger and wiped his mouth. "That's not funny. You make me sound like some older creepy guy."
"You're anything but," I assured him, smiling warmly.
"Finish dinner. We need to get an early start tomorrow," he said, his tone shifting to a more serious one.
Oliver looked lost in thought, so I let him be, focusing on finishing my meal. The brioche bun was delicious, but I only ate half before giving up on the carbs and savoring the truffles, meat, and cheese. By the time I raised the white flag, I was stuffed.
"Done?" he asked, glancing up from his thoughts.
"Yes. I'm sleepy now."
"Get ready for bed. I need to do a few things before I join you."
"Oliver, is everything all right?" I asked, sensing his distraction.
I'm just thinking about my game plan for tomorrow. It's nothing you should worry about."
"Are you sure?" I pressed, not entirely convinced.
"Positive."
I piled my plate on the cart the waiter had brought and headed to the bathroom to brush and floss my teeth. I was naked under my robe and decided to slip into bed that way, leaving the light on. I didn't know when Oliver joined me, but I felt his arms slip around me as he held me close and whispered that he loved me.
I piled my plate on the cart the waiter brought and went to the bathroom to brush and floss my teeth. I was naked under my robe and decided to go to bed that way, slipping under the covers but leaving the light on. I don’t know when Oliver joined me, but I felt his arms slip around me as he held me close and told me he loved me.
For once, I was awake before Oliver. He slumbered next to me, softly snoring. I slipped from his grasp and donned my pink robe, heading to windows to watch the sun rise over the city. What a beautiful sight. At least it wasn’t raining today though I did see several clouds in the sky. I don’t think I could live here with all the precipitation the Pacific Northwest received.
“Sweetheart?” Oliver mumbled.
I looked back to see my fiancé turned toward me.
“Yes?”
“I was just wondering where you were.”
“I just wanted to watch the sun rise. This view is incredible.”
“The view I see is incredible.”
I blushed. “What time are we leaving?”
He sat up in bed. “I think I prefer you to stay here.”
I frowned. “What? Why? I thought I was going to be involved.”
“Gabe can be volatile at times.”
I felt a bolt of fear go through me. “Volatile?”
