Thirty Days Of September

Chapter 47: second honeymoon

Aaron and Atasha sat in the airport lounge, hand in hand, waiting for their flight to take off for their second honeymoon. It had been years since they'd taken a trip for just the two of them, and the excitement buzzed between them.

"I still can't believe we're doing this," Atasha said with a wide grin. "A whole week of just us. No kids, no responsibilities—just pure relaxation."

Aaron chuckled, leaning back in his seat. "We earned it. After all, we survived ten years of marriage and raised two little humans. I think we deserve a break."

Atasha nodded in agreement but couldn't help glancing at her phone. "I hope Dottie and Zander are okay. My mom said she'd keep me updated, but I still worry."

Aaron smirked, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. "Your mom and dad have got this. Between them and my parents, the kids are probably being spoiled rotten. Dottie's going to come back with a whole new wardrobe, and Zander will have enough toys to fill an entire room."

Atasha laughed. "You're right. I should probably be more worried about how we'll rein them in when we get back."

"I wouldn't be surprised if they don't want us to come home," Aaron added with a chuckle. "Zander's probably leading a new conga line right now, and Dottie is convincing them all to let her stay up late."

Atasha shook her head, a smile still tugging at her lips. "It's going to be weird, though. No little voices calling us in the middle of the night or running around the house."

Aaron grinned and leaned closer. "That's the best part. No interruptions. Just you, me, and all the time in the world."

Atasha raised an eyebrow, amused by his tone. "Oh, is that so? You have big plans for this trip?"

"Absolutely," Aaron said confidently. "Beach walks, fancy dinners, maybe even a massage or two. And, of course, some uninterrupted sleep—though that might be negotiable."

Atasha giggled, nudging him playfully. "You think you're funny, don't you?"

"I'm hilarious," Aaron replied, eyes twinkling. "But seriously, I just want us to enjoy this time together. We've been through so much—this is our chance to reconnect, just like when we first got married."

Atasha softened at his words. "I love that idea. It feels like a fresh start, doesn't it?"

Aaron nodded, gazing at her with the same love and warmth that had grown over the years. "It does. And it's only going to get better from here."

Just then, Atasha's phone buzzed with a message. She opened it to see a picture of Dottie and Zander, both grinning wildly, covered in ice cream, with their grandparents standing proudly behind them.

Atasha showed the picture to Aaron, shaking her head in amusement. "Look at these two. We haven't even been gone a day, and they've already had a sugar overload."

Aaron laughed. "I told you—spoiled rotten. But hey, that just means we can relax even more knowing they're having a blast."

Atasha smiled, finally feeling herself relax. "You're right. They'll be fine. It's our time now."

As their flight was called for boarding, Aaron stood and offered his hand to her. "Ready to make some new memories, my wife?"

Atasha took his hand with a playful smile. "Sure. Let's go make the most of it."

And with that, they boarded the plane, excited for the new chapter ahead of them—one filled with love, adventure, and the sweet freedom of being just Aaron and Atasha again.

As Aaron and Atasha stepped off the seaplane onto the white sands of the Maldives, the breathtaking beauty of their surroundings made them pause. Crystal-clear turquoise waters stretched out before them, while the sun kissed the horizon, casting a golden glow over the tranquil scene.