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Our marriage was held two months later and I decided that the party would be held two months after to give us and the rest of the RFA members time.
I wanted to make the wedding simple and she agreed. We would only invite friends and family. I couldn't help but spoiling her though, wanting to make the wedding beautiful like a dream turned into reality.
The reception was held wonderfully and caused my worries to vanish. They always did when she was near. It was as if she protected me. Since she requested to dance, we took lessons to learn a simple number. I was used to dancing, due to my upbringing, but seeing her pick it up like it was nothing reminded me of how she accepted to help invite guests.
Our dancing was a new experience to me. I never danced with such emotion before. In my arms was the love of my life. My light. I wasn't going to let her go, and I couldn't even if I wanted to. She shone brighter than the sun on that day.
Now we were on our honeymoon.
I opened the door for the hotel room, which was one of the presidential suites, and ushered her in with my hand on her back.
She walked in and immediately looked out the window, commenting on how lovely the view was. So cute. I walked up behind her and let go of the suitcase before I wrapped my arms around her.
"V, we didn't need this entire suite."
"Yes, but I intend to spoil you." I kissed the side of her head and held her closer.
She giggled and grasped my hands with her own. "So, what are the plans?"
"Plans? Hmm." My eyes caught sight of the king size bed. "To stay in this hotel."
"V."
"I'm serious. I prefer to see all of you rather than go sight-seeing."
"V!" she called out playfully while turning around. "We already have reservations and if we don't show, it would be rude."
"I intend to keep those, but after each one...I want you."
Her entire face flushed red and I smiled as he said, "V...!"
I chuckled before I cupped her head and kissed her. "But before we begin, I wish..." I trailed off on purpose, making her laugh. "To make love my incredible wife that I love."
Oh, she was so cute getting all shy.
"Yes or no?" I offered to her.
"S-Sure..."
"Sorry?" I couldn't help but tease her.
"Yes," she said while looking right into my eyes.
...
You said that you would love me for eternity, V. Was that all a lie?! You betrayed me! You betrayed me by fixing your eye and not living through it. You married someone else!
'I'm here for you, V. I'll support you no matter what.'
You're nothing but a liar!
'I'm thankful you told me the truth about Rika. I understand why you didn't tell us at first.'
YOU ARE A LIAR!!!!! And I will destro -
' I'm always here for you, V. Please don't hesitate to tell me anything.'
...
I woke up with a start, my heart pounding.
"V?"
I had to catch my breath while I rubbed my left eye. It was still healed.
"V, you're safe. You're here with me."
That's right. She was here. I turned to her and gathered her in my arms again. "I'm sorry, I haven't had that nightmare in a while..."
"It's all right," she said softly. The same way she did when I called her the first time.
'Hello?'
'Oh, you picked up.'
'Of course, I promised I would.'
'I... Ahh, I've been having a nightmare.'
'Want to talk about it?'
'Yes. That's why I called.'
I smiled at the memory and pulled her closer so that was completely on me.
"V?"
"I don't have any ulterior motive. I just feel better with you like this on me."
"Okay, I don't mind."
"Thank you."
"...I, uhm, also meant the ulterior motive."
"Nn!" I let out in surprise with my cheeks burning. This...this incredible woman!
...
"Mmmm," I heard her groan as I opened my eyes to the morning light.
I looked down at her, noting on her smile as she slept. Cute...but I need to get back at her for teasing me last night.
I woke her up with a kiss.
"H-Hey...," she groaned playfully half-tired while stretching.
"Good morning, my love."
"...!" I saw her cheeks turn red before she buried her face in the pillow.
"Let me see," I teased while trying to roll her over.
"No~~~."
"Hahaha, so cute."
"Sto~p."
She was unbelievably cute. I easily turned her over and pulled her on top of me. I can never get enough of that blush of hers...
"V~~."
"Yes, my love?"
"Stop, this is too much teasing."
I laughed before pulling her down gently to steal a kiss. Well...that was the plan. I ended up getting carried away.
She moaned sweetly against my lips before I felt her hands rub around my bare chest.
This happiness was truly what I wanted. What I sought out for. I embraced her tightly, making her squeal in the process.
She pulled away, breaking the kiss and glared playfully at me.
"What's wrong?" I feigned ignorance, though my smile was a huge giveaway.
"Let me go."
"No." I tugged on one strand of her hair playfully but she caught me off guard with a deep kiss that made me freeze.
Oh... This overwhelming feeling of joy spread throughout from me from my center.
I cupped her cheek gently as we deepened the kiss before I finally rolled her over to be on top of her.
...
After our...morning exercise , we went to the planned destinations for the day. Famous landmarks mostly, ones I already visited, but it felt different now. With her by my side, we decided on where to go next.
Our hands were clasped together as we walked. I pulled her closer when the crowd became large as we continued walking. I felt her hand squeeze mine in a form of thanks. With a smile, I pulled up our hands and kissed the wedding ring upon her finger - purposely leaving a long kiss to watch her blush.
"V...," she said shyly while trying to hide her face with her free hand.
She looked divine like that. I felt the familiar need to take a photo...
"...Wait, don't move."
"What?"
"I want to take a picture of you like this."
"W-What?! V, that's too embarrassing."
"Just think of it like a selfie."
"Pfft. Wait, are you going to do it with your camera?"
"No, I just brought my phone. It's for our eyes only."
"I-It's still embarrassing. But, okay."
I smiled before positioning my phone's camera on her face. Perfect shot. The camera clicked and confirmed the photo to me.
"Oh my, V is that you?"
I blinked at the voice. Who was that? I looked and saw one of my old photograph colleagues.
"Pierre, good to see you again."
"Whew, out on a date?
"Honeymoon," I corrected with a small smile.
"Whaaat? You got married? Hmm, she's different than the photos you've showed me."
"Of course, Rika and I haven't been together for several months now."
"I see. Last time I saw you, you and Rika were together. But you look much happier now than when you were with her."
"I....was?"
"Yeah. So, introduce me to your wife. Who is this beauty who made you happy?"
...
"Sorry if that made you uncomfortable," apologized V as his colleague left.
"No, it was fun to hear how you acted when you first started out. Hehe, blurred images."
"...! E-Everyone starts out somewhere."
"Hehe, you're blushing. I should take a picture too."
"Huh?"
"Come on, you took one of me. Let's get one of you."
"T-That - " Before I could finish my flustered response, she was already done taking the picture.
"Oh my, my husband is so cute like this."
She showed me the picture and I felt myself get even more flustered. I grasped her hand and began leading her away since people began to stare and laugh at us.
I heard her giggling before feeling her loop her arms with my left arm so that she could walk beside me.
My left side. The very side where she came up to me that day of the party.
She caught me staring and looked at me with worry. "What is it, V?"
"No, just remembering that day when I first saw you."
Her smile she sent me in response was as bright as it was that day
...
We got back to our hotel pretty late and both of us were exhausted that we took a bath together.
Well, I did suggest it.
"Wha-What, a bath together? V, you...you need to stop teasing me."
I started to pull her by her hands towards the bath while laughing. "It'll be fun."
"Ohhhhh no, no, no, you're just going to tease me in there."
"No I won't, I promise."
"Hmm..." She wasn't putting up much of a fight but I didn't want to force her.
After what felt like an eternity, she finally said, "F-Fine."
I managed to keep my promise and behaved taking a bath together. Since I was so tall in a foreign country, we had just enough space for the both of us.
We helped wash each other's backs while talking about the memories of the day.
"It was so funny to hear about your pictures being blurry, hehehe."
Oh the urge to tease her was great, but I kept my promise.
Until we got out.
The robes were a great mood setter and I snaked my hands inside, making her gasp and squeal in surprise.
"V!"
"You only said not to tease in there ." I picked her up, making her latch onto me with a "eek" and carried her over to the bed.
"Wait, my hair is still wet."
"Oh, don't worry. I'll warm it right up along with your body."
Her mouth hung open.
"Shall we begin?" I asked as I laid her down gently onto the bed.
With a smile, and a rough tug of my collar, she pulled me down.
...
The next couple of days we took even more photos. I've never taken so many photos with another person in my entire life. Of course, she wasn't just any person, she was my wife, my love of my life.
Still, it amazed me just how much we had taken. The zoo, silly ones with statues, aquariums, the beach (I...don't know how I kept my control), and many others.
The plane back home was another beginning for us. This time our married life.
As we entered the penthouse, we began unpacking our suitcases before going out to eat. I had been so used to holding her hand that I didn't even think about it. My hand simply moved on its own and rather than get shy, she accepted it.
"Looks like we got used to doing this during our honeymoon."
She giggled. "Yeah, it feels so normal now."
"Good. Does..." I brought up her hand and kissed the palm of her hand right when she thought I would kiss her ring. "-that feel normal too?"
"V, stop teasing!"
"Never. I think we should go back, I have a meal already in my hand."
"...! V, please..."
"Do you want to go back?"
Her stomach growled in protest.
"HmMm." I failed trying to hold in my languther. "I suppose not."
"Stop laughing," she pouted playfully.
"I intend to never stop laughing with you around."
"Ah, so embarrassing," she whispered as people looked at us. She began to walk faster and I followed alongside her with ease.
I would never get tired of teasing her. Never.
"Can't take you anywhere," she teased back.
"Exactly why we must go back home."
"Oh you!"
"Yes? No?"
"I'm hungry though... Ah! I m-mean."
"....We'll eat quick then."
...
"You are unbelievable, V."
"I let you eat at least?"
"Well, yes, but still. Our clothes are on the floor and - hey, stop tickling me with your feet, hehehe!"
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"No, stop, not ther- eek! V! Behave!"
I hugged her tight to me so she couldn't wiggle while I continued tickling her legs with my toes.
"I use my secret move, neck tickles!" she cried out playfully and tried to reach but...failed.
I laughed and moved myself down so that she could reach.
"Ahhh it's not fun if you help," she pouted.
"Then I'll continue."
"N-Noooo. Eeeekhehehe~!"
I laughed with her, long and loud, before jetlag settled in. We looked at each other nestled up against each other in a cuddle.
I brushed a strand of hair out of her face. "Thank you."
"Hmm? For what?"
"For granting me this new life with you. For saying yes and loving me."
"Just wait until we have kids."
"...!" Gone was my exhaustion.
"Did you think I didn't want any?"
"No, but I was going to bring it up soon. You beat me to it." I held her tighter. We were both tired from traveling so I would wait.
"So, V, how many children do you wish for?"
"Three."
"Wish granted."
We share a laugh before finally drifting into peaceful sleep.