AMA-Con: The Compilation

The Sum Of Love

Written by: RM020316

Prompt: A kidnaps M for ransom

 Prompt By: HDRMD24 

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Prologue: Goodbye

1:15am

October 2, 2015

Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

He took a deep breath before entering the room quietly. He paused by the door and watched the woman on the bed for several seconds. She was lying on her stomach. Her arms were on the pillow and her hair has cascaded down her shoulders. She tilted her head to the right exposing her nape and hummed softly in her sleep. He approached her, and slowly removed his clothes one by one. His jacket came off first followed by his white v-neck shirt. Once his upper body was bare, he unbuckled his belt and removed his jeans. His black boxers came off last. He stepped closer before kneeling on the bed and crawling slowly towards the woman. He placed his arms on either side of her head and looked down. He smiled instantly at the sight of her face then dipped his head down. He kissed the space between her ear and her neck before letting his lips trail down to her shoulder blades.

"Love?"

She awoke at the feel of his mouth on her skin and the warmth radiating off of his body. She turned on her back and faced the man on top of her. She smiled before greeting him. She tilted her head to reach his lips and placed her hands around his nape to bring him even closer to her. They kissed and she let his tongue explore the inside of her mouth. He tasted every corner he could possibly reach and smiled when she did the same to him. They kissed languidly for another minute before breaking apart. When they did, she instantly noticed the expression on his face and frowned.

"Is something wrong?"

"No, I just... missed you."

He lied. He refused to think of what is bound to happen soon. He wants to focus on the now, on her, and on them so he kissed her and let the feel of her lips be seared inside his mind. He kneeled between her legs and placed his hands on the back of her knees. He gently pushed them apart and watched as she was slowly exposed to him. She extended her arms and reached for him. He complied by pushing his body back down on her. When she wrapped her legs around his waist and lifted her hips to meet his, both groaned softly. He looked into her eyes and once he saw the burning desire he felt reflected back to him, he moved and brought them closer to ecstasy. He held her hips between his hands, and slowly and gently entered her. The warmness of her core welcomed him and the pleasure began to blind them both as soon as their bodies rocked in the same rhythm.

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2:10am

"Ano 'to?"

"Buksan mo."

She did and once she saw what was inside the box, she gasped and immediately turned around to look at the man. He was serious and almost expressionless but she could tell easily that he was masking his emotions. She knew he is also feeling the same trepidation and anticipation that she does. He was watching her reaction and she realized it was what he was most worried about. She wanted to assure him that he has nothing to worry about but she remained still. She was also still reeling from his surprise. She looked at the box again while clutching her heart. She may be taken aback but she was also jumping inside in glee.

"You... what is this?"

She knew what it was but she wanted to hear from him directly. It would be terrible to assume if in the end, he actually meant another. She wanted to make sure and avoid making a fool of herself. What he said next though validated her thoughts. She has assumed right and she almost jumped on the bed in excitement but stopped herself.

"Will you marry me?"

"Of course, I will!"

She laughed. It took her almost a minute before answering, which made him more nervous and confused by the second. She could see the fear and doubt growing in his eyes. Before he can ask again, she answered by yelling and pulling his body closer to hers. He smiled before kissing her on the lips. He took the ring out of the box. Before he can place the ring on its rightful place, he took her hand and placed a kiss on top of it. She smiled with tears in her eyes and watched as he slowly placed the metal band around her finger. He looked back and said what he felt in the sweetest and sincerest voice he could muster. She did the same.

"I love you."

"And I, you."

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5:30am

"Richard, where are you?"

She woke up to the sound of her alarm and sat up groggily. She stretched her arms upwards and when she placed her hands back on the bed, she immediately noticed that the spot next to her was empty. She frowned and looked around the room to look for him but he wasn't around. She was confused because he usually doesn't leave for work until 8:30am. It was always her who leaves for work first. She called for him again and this time she turned her voice up thinking he was just in another room in the house but no one answered. She shrugged and put the matter at back of her head. She told herself that he would probably call later to let her know why he left earlier than the usual.

The light from the sun then glinted and escaped the blinds of her bedroom window. It shined upon her left hand and she was suddenly reminded of the events that occurred only a couple of hours ago. She looked at the ring he placed on her finger and kissed the diamond on top. She can't believe that Richard is no longer her boyfriend. He is now her fiancé. She smiled before saying softly, "I can't wait to be Mrs. Faulkerson."

Unbeknownst to her, Richard was actually outside their bedroom watching her. He smiled sadly when he heard what she said. For the next minute, he savored the sight of her and relished in the sound of her voice. He closed the door softly and turned around. Before he walked away, he wiped the tears that formed in his eyes and whispered.

"Goodbye, Maine."