This Kiss

Chapter 72

The alarm sounded incredibly too early for Olivia's liking. She turned and reached for Natalia only to feel cold sheets where Natalia should have been. Sitting up, she rubbed the sleep from her eyes trying to wake herself up. Looking at the clock, she realized it was six ten. Natalia must have hit the snooze for her and gotten up. With a moan, she climbed out of bed and headed for the en-suit.

Opening the door, she was assaulted with warm heat. Natalia was still in the shower. A sly grin crossed her face. She stripped quickly and stepped into the shower stall behind Natalia. Wrapping her arms around the slender olive toned body, kissing the wet shoulders before her.

"Mmm. Morning my love." Natalia mewled. Leaning back into Olivia.

"Morning baby. Did you sleep well?"

"Mmmhmm. I always sleep good when I have your arms around me."

"I don't like waking up in bed alone." Olivia confessed. Kissing Natalia's neck and around to her cheek.

Natalia spun in her arms, kissing her lips gently. "I'm sorry honey. I just wanted to let you sleep a little longer. It's going to be a long day, driving to Chicago and back."

"I know, and I appreciate your efforts. I guess I'd just rather lose a little sleep for morning cuddles with you. Especially when they involve you wet and naked."

"I will keep that in mind." Natalia said with a chuckle as she kissed her sweetly and grabbed the bottle of body wash and squirt a dollop in her hand, rubbing her hands together before gliding them over Olivia's body.

Once they were both clean, the two spent a few extra minutes ravishing one another before exiting and preparing for their day. After they were dressed, Olivia went to Ava's door while Natalia went to wake Emma.

Olivia knocked on Ava's door. Once she got the go ahead, she entered and walked to sit on the edge of the bed. "Good morning my beautiful girl."

Ava slurred something that sounded close to 'morning mom' as she moved to sit up.

"I'm sorry you have to get up early."

"It's okay mom." Ava stated yawning. "I would be getting up shortly anyways. You and Natalia headed out?"

"About to. Natalia is getting Emma up and moving and then we are leaving. We'll be back tonight but I'm not sure how late. It depends how things are going. Jane will get Emma after school and take her to my suite until you and Rafe are outta work."

"Okay mom. Don't worry, Rafe and I got this. Just worry about getting to Chicago and home safely."

"Okay baby." Oliva kissed her forehead. "I love you Ava. I'm so glad you're here."

"Me too mom. I love you."

Olivia exited Ava's room and headed downstairs. As she descended the stairs, the smell of sausage, eggs, and coffee filled her nostrils. 'How in the world did Natalia get breakfast started so fast, and why is she cooking when we need to be leaving.' She thought to herself. Reaching the kitchen entry way, Olivia stopped dead in her tracks. The sight before her was both endearing and laughable. There stood Rafe, wearing Natalia's floral print apron, cooking up a storm. Stifling a laugh, she stepped into the kitchen.

"Morning Rafe." She said in a sing song voice, kissing his cheek as she passed him headed for coffee.

"Hey Olivia. There's travel mugs ready for you and Ma. Is Emma up? Her breakfast is just about done."

"Natalia is getting her up now, she should be down shortly."

As if on cue, the sounds of Emma's heavy footsteps could be heard on the stairs. She bounded into the kitchen and straight to her brother. Wrapping her arms around his waist in a tight hug. "Good morning Rafe. Did you make me breakfast?"