The Journey

Chapter One

It was the third night of their Paris vacation. Kym stood by the window looking out at the lighted night sky, feeling the crisp fresh air on her face. Kym turned around and looked at the man of her dreams, sitting on the bed checking his phone. She crossed her arms, leaned her head on the window, smiling as she thought to herself, "How did I get so lucky?"

Robert glanced up and noticed her staring at him with a twinkle in her eyes. He caught her gaze and smiled back. After a few short moments Robert put his phone down on the nightstand and walked over to her. He kissed her as she turned around and he put his arms around her waist. He rested his head on her shoulder as they looked out on the beautiful Paris night illuminated with lights. The Eiffel Tower, the way it lighted the night sky. They stood there for what seemed like hours but was just minutes. Robert kissed the back of Kym's head, breathing in the sweet smell of her, whispered sweet nothings in her ear and kissed her neck, which made her smile and giggle. Robert leaned back against the window and took a deep breath.

"Is everything okay?" Kym asked as she rested her head on Robert's chest.

"Yeah everything is fine."

"Well, then what is on your mind?"

"Nothing."

"You don't take a take a deep breath like that and not have something on your mind." Kym said glancing up at Robert, waiting for his response.

"I'm just wondering, I mean I know you can't keep your eyes off a good lookin' guy like me," Kym smacked his arm and they both laughed. "Why were you staring at me?" Kym turned around and put her arms around Robert's neck and looked at him.

"Because I love you," She began to say softly, "and I was thinking to myself."

"What were you thinking?"

"How lucky I am to have you."

"I'm the lucky one." Robert kissed Kym and looked into her eyes as she smiled, which made him smile.

"Robert?"

"Yes baby?"

"Do you still feel the same, as before?" Robert raised and eyebrow in confusion.

"About what?"

"Getting married and having children." Robert looked at Kym in shock as if she thought he was having doubts.

"Baby of course I feel the same. Why would you ask such a thing?" This time Kym was the one that took a deep breath.

"It's just..." She paused and looked down toward her feet, resting her head on his chest, moving her arms to his waist.

"Kymmie you can tell me anything. What's the matter?" Robert asked as he lifted her head by her chin, looking back in her eyes to see that she had gotten a little emotional. He moved the strand of hair in front of her face behind her ear.

"I was engaged before and I thought we were going to get married and have kids," She paused. "Things happened-"

"Kym," Robert cut her off, putting his hands on her arms. "I'm not going anywhere. I love you." She smiled as he kissed her forehead. He moved his arms back around her waist as she placed one of her hands on his chest and the other on his shoulder, just dangling over and rubbing the back of his neck.

"I love you more." They smiled at each other. Robert sighed.

"So you really want to marry me and have my kids?" Robert asked jokingly, as they both laughed.

"I can't imagine being with anyone else. Being married to anyone else. Having kids with anyone else. Spending the rest of my life with anyone else." She smiled at Robert still rubbing the back of his neck.

"I can't imagine it either." Robert said as he leaned forward and kissed Kym. He kissed her again, this time more passionately. The kissing intensified. Robert moved to Kym's neck, her breathing becoming more heavy as he touched her and kissed her in all the right places. He picked her up and carried her over to the bed and gently put her down. They looked into each other's eyes.

"Robert, make love to me." He kissed her as she laid back on the bed. They removed each other's clothes, one by one, taking their time. Robert admired every part of Kym's body. Every inch. With their clothes scattered on the floor, they laid there under the blanket, feeling each other's exposed body against each other, looking into each other's eyes. Robert was on top of Kym, who laid comfortably underneath him, smiling at him. He moved a strand of hair out of her face. Slowly he leaned in and began to kiss her. Her lips, her neck, back to her lips. Deep, slow passionate kisses, and explored her body with his hands, getting her more excited. Robert teased her, still kissing and touching. She tried to last longer, and almost gave in when a wave of pleasure burst through her body.

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The next morning Robert woke up with Kym's head resting on his chest, still asleep. As Robert looked at Kym he thought of the time they've spent, their Dancing With The Stars experience, the times they've made love, their little spontaneous getaway vacation to Palm Springs. He moved his hand to her head and started gently rubbing it, playing with the little bit of hair between his fingers. He stared out the window and thought of their future. Their wedding day, the location, the details, her dress, their children, what they would look like, what they would be like, where they would live. He imagined all the wonderful memories they would make. He looked back at Kym. The way he felt about her, their love, he just knew. He was going to marry her.