Lover II- ML

296. Hole in One

The vineyard was simply stunning, on a hillside that softly curved down towards the Sea of Sardinia.

There was no one in sight other than the waiter leading them towards their table, the warm breeze was blowing through the nighttime air and there was the softest classic music coming from the winery.

Alexia knew tonight was possibly their last night to truly be slow and romantic before she was swept up in the Euros and all the promotion she needed to do.

So she was grateful to Rosa for having all of this planned, for their joyous helicopter ride over and the beautiful villa they settled into only half an hour ago.

"This is really what I need right now." Alexia admits as she takes a seat on the chair Rosa pulls out for her.

"After the season you've had or last night?" Rosa wonders teasingly.

"Both." Alexia chuckles. "No, it's just nice for us to be alone, not at home, no distractions."

"Just us." Rosa agrees softly.

The rest of the evening is magical, intimate, loving.

Alexia tried not to speak about football, but when Rosa was such a soft and patient listener; she couldn't help but confess her smaller worries, wonder aloud about the intensity of this competition and how she missed the last one.

Due to the table being so small, Rosa was able to reach for Alexia's knee below the table, to move her dress aside via the slit up her leg and then drag a thumb over the scar that decorated Alexia's knee.

Alexia wasn't ashamed of her scar or people seeing it, but one thing she didn't like was people touching it on purpose.

It was too personal to her, an invasion that was unnecessary and brought back memories of when she first had her surgery.

But Rosa's grounding touch was another thing entirely, it held understanding and love, it reminded Alexia of post surgery when she longed for Rosa again in every way.

She had always loved Rosa, ever since they were introduced, ever since the night of lust they shared back when she didn't think she could truly commit.

But here they were, happy and already speaking of the family they'll create together.

At the end of the night, Alexia was so relaxed and happy that she was caught off guard when Rosa slowly stopped their walk down where the vineyard grass met the soft sand of the beach.

"Ale," Rosa breaths out, stepping around Alexia to put her back to the sea and stars. "El meu amor..."

"Sí?" Alexia whispers, her heavy eyes dropping to Rosa's lips which she leans in to place a lingering kiss on.

Rosa allows the gentle affection for a moment, holding Alexia close by the waist. "You're my everything."

"I feel the same." Alexia replies, her hands now cupping Rosa's cheeks as she continues to lay those loving kisses on her lips.

"Ever since I met you, I knew you were special." Rosa continues quietly. "I knew I'd fall in love and I just hoped and prayed you'd feel the same way."

Alexia leans back a fraction, catching on to how reminiscent Rosa was being with her speech. "Carinyo..."

"Alexia Putellas Segura," Rosa begins to smile as she watches tears form in Alexia's eyes. "I am so lucky to call you mine. I am so grateful to be able to share my life with you, to have you ringside, to have your continued support even though you hate the thought of me getting hurt."