Little Green Apples (Ivan×OC)

Chapter 24

"Thank god for cabanas," Jessica said as she snuggled next to Ivan.

"Indeed. I still can't believe it only took an hour in the sun on day two for you to start burning," he said teasing her.

"We're lucky it was mild. A beach vacation sans beachtime would've been awfully disappointing," she said.

"That it would. We have another three days to enjoy, then it's back to Denmark. Which reminds me... I have a surprise for you when we get back."

"Ooh, I'm intrigued," she said teasingly.

"I'm sure you'll like it. I selected it carefully."

"We have similar tastes in most things, so whatever it is, I trust your judgment."

"I'm glad you trust me so much, Jess. It puts me at ease."

"I'm happy I can help you relax. I know a way I can help you relax even more," she said with a smirk, her hands roving down to the waist of his swim trunks.

"This morning wasn't enough for you?," he asked with a hint of sarcasm.

"What can I say? I can't get enough of you," she said smiling with eyes downcast, bringing her lips to his.

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A few days later they were on their way back home.

"That week was incredible," Jessica said as they were getting ready to land.

"Indeed it was. We'll have to do it again."

"Agreed! Maybe Spain next time?"

"Excellent idea. Just so you know, when we land, Adam will be picking us up, but we won't be going to the apartment."

"Ooh, my surprise, is it?"

"Yes. And I hope you like it."

They exited the plane and stood outside the airport waiting for Adam. When he pulled up, he hopped out of the driver's seat, and Ivan took his place. About ten minutes later they pulled up to a cute little house just outside of town.

"Welcome home, Mrs. Fjeldsted!," Ivan exclaimed.

Jessica's eyes widened.

"You... you mean it's ours?"

"It is! Everything is inside and ready. I had Adam move everything out while we were gone, and he's taking the apartment. So we officially have a house."

"It's wonderful, darling! Let's go inside!," she giggled, pulling him by the hand to the front door.

They opened the door and Jessica began exploring. She had to admit, Adam had replicated her library set up almost to a tee. She wove in and out of rooms until she came to their bedroom. Most of their things were still in boxes. Thankfully, their bed was made.

Ivan walked up behind her; he wrapped his arms around her shoulders and placed a kiss on the side of her forehead.

"Do you like it?"

"Like it? I absolutely love it! It just made everything feel so much more real. Thank you, honey; this is a place to call our own and I couldn't be happier. You chose extremely well!," she gushed, turning around to face him.

He put his hands in her hair and nudged her head forward, closing the gap between them. she skimmed her lips down to his neck. They didn't break contact as he backed her up to the bed and lightly pushed her backwards. She took off her shirt and jeans as Ivan stripped down to his boxers. He laid on the bed next to her. She began skimming her lips up and down his face and neck. Just as her hand was about to fondle him, his phone rang. Ivan let out a sigh and answered the call.