This Kiss

Chapter 67

The following morning, Olivia woke with a knot in her stomach. She wasn't worried about the purchase of the hotel, no, that she knew how to handle. It was her other major event planned for the day that had her a little short of breath. Since her decision to re-propose to Natalia, she had not been worried, didn't think once about the possibility of her saying no, she only worried about the offer of being her equal, sharing her wealth and business, but now, only a couple of hours away from asking the love of her life to marry her again, she wasn't worried, she was terrified.

What if everything she put Natalia through after her return was too much? What if she didn't want to be tired to Olivia Spencer, bitch on wheels, terror of the beacon? What if marrying someone with a short life expectancy wasn't something Natalia would want? So many what if's swirled in her head. She was feeling dizzy and sick.

Just as she was about to rise and prepare for her day, she felt warm arms encircle her, calming her instantly. She allowed herself to relax into the embrace. Her body melting against Natalia's. Natalia kissed her neck and shoulder. "You're thinking too loud. What's wrong?"

Olivia twisted in her arms so she was facing her and gave her a quick kiss. "Nothing sweetheart. It's just going to be a busy day."

"Yes, yes it is. And we have..." she turned her head to see the clock. "About an hour before Mel gets here. Why don't you go shower and I'll order us up some breakfast? And no, we don't have time for five more minutes." She giggled.

Olivia chuckled and snuggled more against her. Pressing her lips to the crook of Natalia's neck. "There's always time for five minutes with you."

"Not this morning there's not." Natalia kissed her head and rolled out of bed. "Now go. Shower."

Olivia grunted but got out of bed anyways. "Yes dear." She said with a wink. Kissing Natalia's cheek as she passed on her way to the shower.

Olivia stood under the water spray, attempting to slow her thoughts and calm her nerves. She had a plan in place, maybe not the most romantic, but, she felt it suited her and Natalia. Her heart knew that Natalia would agree to marry her without a doubt, it was her head that was causing the problem. Olivia had always had a problem accepting happiness, believing that she deserved it, today was no different. This may be the second time she was proposing to this woman, but it was definitely more nerve racking. She wasn't just proposing this time, she was offering Natalia everything she had. This was new territory and Olivia was terrified.

While Natalia showered, Olivia steeled herself and made sure she had everything in order to ensure her plan went off without a hitch. The two were both dressed and finishing breakfast when Mel knocked. Natalia rose from the table, running her hand along Olivia's shoulders as she went to answer the door.

"Morning Mel."

Mel smiled brightly and gave a small nod. "Good morning Natalia. You ready for today?"

"I'm fine. Olivia is the one taking such a major step. I can tell she's nervous. I've never seen her quite like this."

Mel tried to hide her knowing smile. Olivia's nerves had nothing to do with the business at hand and everything to do with Natalia herself. She quickly entered and joined Olivia at the table. The three went over everything for the hotel. Olivia planned on paying the full asking price, the property was well worth it, however she wasn't going to make it easy for the seller. Mel went over all the paperwork with them, making sure to explain every detail, not for Olivia, but for Natalia. Olivia had requested that Mel make sure everything was understood. She thought it might make it easier for Natalia to except being made co-owner and sign her name beside Olivia's for this new hotel if she already understood all the legal aspects of it.