Dreams Can Come True

70. Making up

In the warm glow of the moment, our kiss soon became more intense. Our lips met with an unmistakable passion, while our breath quickened with desire. Elise eased back, allowing me to lie on top of her, our bodies closely intertwined.
I looked deep into her eyes, and there I saw everything I had ever sought: love, understanding, desire. It was not an act of lust but of pure, unadulterated love flowing between us. Elise gently placed her hands on my back as I slowly entered her. With each thrust, I felt a wave of emotions coursing through my body, butterflies dancing in my stomach with joy and excitement.
It was at that moment that I knew for sure: Elise was the woman of my life. No doubt, no fear, just a deep-rooted sense of certainty and love overwhelming me. I felt connected to her in a way I had never thought possible, and I knew I wanted to be with her forever.
With each movement, each touch, our bond deepened further. The room was filled with the sound of our breathing, our heartbeats beating in sync like a symphony of love. And in those moments of pure connection, I knew I would do anything to make her happy, to love her like she had never been loved before.
Time seemed to stand still as we explored each other, lost in the moment of togetherness. And though words fell short of fully expressing our feelings, our bodies spoke the language of love and passion, a language ancient and timeless.

After our intense union, I felt Elise's soft breath against my chest, her warm body entwined with mine like a perfectly fitting puzzle piece. The room was filled with a serene calm, only interrupted by the sound of our gentle breathing and the soft rhythmic beating of our hearts, which seemed to beat in synchrony in a loving tempo.
The sheets enveloped us like a protective cocoon, their soft fabric caressing our skin and offering us comfort and security. Elise's dark locks spread out like a fan over the pillow, her face peaceful and relaxed in the soft glow of the moonlight filtering through the window. Her breathing, like a gentle sigh of the night wind, tickled my skin as I held her, cherishing her warmth and closeness as a precious gift.
"I love you, Bill," she whispered with a voice that sounded like a declaration of love in the silent night. My heart flooded with a wave of love and gratitude for the woman I held in my arms, for the love that bound us, and for the peace we shared together.
"I love you too," I whispered back, my voice filled with tenderness and love. My fingers gently stroked through her silky hair, each touch filled with loving affection and deep connection. I felt her breathing gradually slow down, her body relaxing and sinking into a state of peace and contentment.
As I felt her calm breathing, I also closed my eyes. The fatigue of the day slowly seeped into my bones, softened by the feeling of peace and love that Elise brought to me. My thoughts gradually became diffuse as I surrendered to the blissful darkness of sleep.

The morning sun filtered through the curtains of the bedroom, slowly filling the room with a warm glow. I felt Elise gently tug at my arm as she woke me up. "Bill, your phone has been constantly ringing," she mumbled with a yawn, her voice still heavy with sleep.
With a tired sigh, I opened my eyes and reached for my phone. My heart almost leaped out of my chest when I saw that I had ten missed calls from Tom, and he was calling again at that moment. I quickly answered, with Elise lying next to me and listening in.
"Finally," Tom's voice came from the other end of the line, a hint of relief in his tone. I immediately heard from the tone of his voice that there was nothing serious going on. "Tom," I sighed, knowing that his concern was probably unnecessary. "I did leave a note."
"Yes, I found that," Tom replied, his voice tinged with mild sarcasm. "I just wanted to make sure you hadn't kidnapped Elise last night."
"Good morning, Tom," Elise called out next to me, clearly having heard everything from the conversation and starting to laugh.
"Good morning, Elise," Tom replied with a smile in his voice.
"If you're in trouble, clap twice, and I'll come to rescue you," Tom joked.
"Tom," I called out sternly, as Elise laughed even harder. "No, everything is fine, Tom," Elise said. "We talked it out."
"Really talked it out?" Tom repeated, now a bit more serious.
"Among other things," I replied with a chuckle.
"Bill," Tom said suddenly serious, "don't forget that we're having dinner at mom and Gordon's before we leave for South Africa tonight."
The realization that we were leaving for South Africa that evening slowly dawned on me, and I realized that I would have to leave Elise behind for a whole week. The thought of our parting brought a pang of regret to my heart.