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Chapter 17: 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒦𝒾𝓈𝓈

     Sitting in my room I couldn't help but to admire the beautiful view outside my window. I can't believe the feelings I'm having right now. Michael makes me feel ways I've never felt and it was getting harder to hide the fact. I've been here for two months now and it has been a wholesome experience.

Michael wasn't here majority of the time during the week due to work. He spent his weekends with me however. We went to dinner a few times. I even went to my very first opera. Never knew I'd like it but I really enjoyed it. The dress Michael bought for me that night had me feeling as if I was the most beautiful woman in the room. He even had someone come to the house to style my hair and do my makeup. I think he was more proud of the look than the stylist. He took so many pictures of me that night.

Michael actually bought me an entirely new wardrobe. I had more shoes and clothes now than I've had in a lifetime. He had the rest of my things sent here from my apartment. Living with Michael indeed came with many luxuries, but I loved the little moments I spent with him when we were together the most. That's why I was always excited for the weekends. We did spend a few nights together during the week sometimes. For the past two weeks, on some nights Michael would even fall asleep in my room. I could tell those were the days where work would drain him. He worked so much and so hard I didn't mind it. I remember the first night he stayed.

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"I cant believe you really sit here and watch a show of strangers marrying each other in hopes of finding love. Paisley, that is insane." Michael laughed.

"No seriously it's really good. Some of the matches are perfect, some others are just a train wreck. But it is very entertaining." I rebutted.

For the past few days I've been catching up on the new "Married at First Sight" series. I convinced Michael to watch an episode with me and he thought it was just silly.

"Yeah, I couldn't have my life put on display for the world to see this much." He said.

"I agree, I'd be a mess with cameras on me everyday." I admitted.

"Besides, I know where my love lies already." Michael kept his attention on the tv but I knew he meant me. I was still getting used to Michael expressing his feelings. Even if sometime they were indirect, he made it clear that I was who he wanted.

I didn't know what to say so I chose to say nothing. We finished watching the rest of the episode and I looked over to find a sleeping Michael. I was contemplating waking him up but he seemed to really be out.

"Michael?" I called out to see if he would wake.

He let out a light snore and turned on his back. I decided to just let him stay. I've never slept in the same bed with a man. This would definitely show to be difficult, but it didn't change the fact of how safe I felt.

"I turned off the television and changed into my pajamas before turning off the lights. I pulled the cover over Michael and I and just laid there watching him. I didn't understand how a person can be so nice, so genuine. I've truly enjoyed the time I've spent here.

Before I knew it, my fingers found the crease in Michael's neck. I've never touched him this way and I've wanted to for a while. We've hugged, held hands, but never nothing this intimate. I hoped that he wouldn't wake up with my hands on him and think I was weird. I just couldn't help myself.