"Options... I've ran out of Options..." (Book 3)

Chapter 39 - "Funky Lingerie..."

Chapter 39 - "Funky Lingerie..."

Clara's PoV

'Oi. Where do you think your going?' John scoffed as we strolled towards the villa and I went to go in.

'To bed?'

'Well you can't just walk to the bed. It's our honeymoon. A proper honeymoon. I'm supposed to do like romantic things' he said with an eye roll and suddenly I was swept off my feet.

Don't get me wrong - John can be seriously romantic when he wants to be. He can be very cute - I just wasn't expecting it in that second.

'Oi put me down' I scoffed squirming in his arms. 'Put me down' I squeaked as we went through the lounge and John dropped me on the huge king size bed in the middle of a really lovely room.

The bed was surrounded by a white net and had a strong wooden interior. The bed sheets were a simple white with hundreds more cushions and pillows than any one person actually needs and was really soft.

'I've put you down' he said with a raised eyebrow.

'I can tell' I said rolling my eyes then sat up. 'I need a shower really. I've been on an aeroplane and on the beach. There's sand in places that sand doesn't belong or need to be' I complained.

'Hmm... okay. You shower. I'll meet you back here in half an hour? You can use the master bathroom next to the lounge?'

'Why? What's wrong with this one?'

'Just trust me' he hummed picking his suitcase up and disappeared into the ensuite.

I didn't question it. There's no point. Instead I just did as he instructed and used the other bathroom plus the fact that it gave me an opportunity to call lilly and let her know we have landed and double check that all the kids are okay.

- - -

I stood in front of the mirror in my brand new pink Lacey knickers, and matching bra, then put a very thin dressing gown on and left the extra bedroom that I had already decided could just be the suitcase/wardrobe room.

I didn't do things like this anymore. I never really felt overly attractive any more with all the marks and scars and baby fat that just wont shift but our sex life hasn't been the same in a long time.

We haven't been romantically intimate or experimental for so long... And I figured perhaps this was the time to try. Test each other's boundaries?

I wasn't too surprised to find John waiting outside for me just about to knock but I came out before he had the chance.

'Were you waiting for me?'

'Only for like half an hour longer that we agreed' he complained as he held his hand out for me to take almost instantly.

I did. Wrapping my fingers around his larger hand and followed him into the bedroom where I was shocked to find the bedroom.

It was full of dimly lit candles and lights which just gave the room such a more romantic feel to it.

There was a few bottles of champagne next to the bed with wine glasses and rose petals thrown all over the sheets.

The curtains were drawn to the room but open just enough to see the view of the sea and watch the sunrise in the morning.

'This is beautiful' I giggled sitting on the bed as John poured the champagne and handed a glass to me.

We both knew I shouldn't - but one glass of champagne isn't going to hurt is it? And if I overdid it John would stop me... and probably divorce me. It was later that I found that it was so watered down with lemonade that there might have not even bothered putting champagne in it.

'New bra?' John smirked sitting next to me just in his boxers and his white shirt loosely on his chest.

'Maybe' I smirked taking a sip and placing it down on the bed side table before laying myself down in the centre of the bed - but I was so small that I hardly took up a quarter of the bed.

'Hmm. Well I like it' he grinned crawling after me and instantly sat on me gently caressing and running his hands down my ribs and stomach before resting on my out thighs.

I giggled pulling his face down towards mine - essentially ensuring that his lips were on mine.

He had showered as well. I could tell by the fact that his hair was still damp and the way he tasted.

He didn't taste like food he tasted like mint from his tooth paste and smelt like strong cologne. It was nice to know he was still making an effort even after knowing each other for 15 years.

It was hard to believe it had been 15 years since we had met. And everything that had happened in 15 years led us to this day.

- - -

'I'm really exhausted' I whined as I rested my head in John's chest after tucking my pyjama top into my shorts and laid down next to him.

I glanced over at one of the many clocks in this place and noticed it was about 3 in the morning which means it was 7am my time. I was awake but exhausted at the same time.

'I guess that means you want to go to sleep?' He laughed kissing my forehead.

'Mmm'

'Go to sleep then' he chuckled, pulling me tighter to his body head and allowed me to run circles on his stomach as he did the same to me.

'I love you a lot' he said out of nowhere.

'I know. I love you just as much' I grinned lacing our hands together and took a deep breath before closing my eyes.

'I mean every word of what I said yesterday Clara. I don't want things to be awkward. There's no pressure for anything' he promised.

'I know. I trust you' I said in a small breath before snuggling up and dozing off. It didn't take long.

The whole of the next day we spent in bed. I didn't even move before 8 o clock the following evening other than to do a wee.

We chilled. We slept. We napped... We did... exercise - then we had an amazing bubble bath before ordering in a takeaway then going to bed again.

It was the best start to the honeymoon.