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“Oh, that… yeah. To be honest, I didn’t expect to walk around half-naked today or I would’ve told my girlfriend to behave. She wasn’t pleased with a decision I made recently. We had a disagreement and worked through it… vigorously.”
“You’re mine, Alyssa, and I’m done playing games. I’m done stepping aside and trying to do the right thing. You’re mine.”
“Tell me you’re mine, Alyssa. Officially from now on. No more games. No more blurred lines. No more flirting with other people and making each other jealous. No more guessing and no more miscommunication. I want you, heart and soul. Tell me you want that too.”
“Only if you promise me, there’ll be no more pulling back and hiding your thoughts and emotions, no more unwarranted jealousy and definitely no more separate bedrooms,”
“Alyssa, I’ve been trying to treat you respectfully. I didn’t want to rush into anything with you. You’re not some one-night-stand or a girl I know I’ll dump in a few weeks. You’re my wife. I wanted to do right by you.”
“Alyssa, I can’t believe you’re really lying here with me,” he whispers. “You’re so fucking beautiful.”
He’s looking at me so lovingly that my heart feels ready to burst. It’s like I’m all he can see, all he’ll ever want or need.
This is absolutely perfect, my gorgeous wife. So much better than I ever could’ve dreamed.”
“Baby, I want you,” I tell him.
“You’re the only girl I’ve ever taken to the ballet and the only one I’ve ever sat and watched movies with on my sofa. You’re also the only girl I’ve ever cooked for and the only one to have entered my apartment. It’s a sacred space to me, and I’ve only ever shared it with you, your dad, and my family. You might not have had my every first, but you’ll have all my lasts. You’ll be the last girl I’ll ever sleep with. The last one I’ll ever take on dates and the last one I’ll ever kiss.”
“I need to put a ring on you, Wifey,” he says. “A tiny little collar for your finger. I’m sick and tired of men hanging around you, coveting what is mine.”
“Baby, if there’s something you want, then I’ll make it happen.
“You want to come for me, Lyss? If you tell me we can go public, I’ll make you come like this every day.”
“Say it. Say you’ll be mine. I want to shout to the world that you’re my girl. Tell me you want the same.”
“Please, baby,” he whispers. “I want everyone to know that you’re mine.”
“I’m yours, honey. Tell the whole world if you must, but that won’t change the fact that I’m already yours. Heart and soul, Daniel.”
“Hmm, shout it to the whole world, baby. I’m yours.”
“Congratulations, CEO dearest,”
“My amazing wife,” he whispers.
“Alyssa, my love,” he whispers.
“Get off me, you asshole. I fucking hate you,” I yell.
“I’m sorry I stood in the way of your happiness for so long, Daniel. I know firsthand how good of a partner and husband you will be. Whoever she is, she’s a lucky girl. I genuinely wish you happiness and love, because you really do deserve it. But I don’t think I can be part of your life going forward. I don’t think we should be friends, and I don’t think we should stay in touch either. Maybe in a few years… but not now. I hope things work out for you, Daniel. I hope she gives you what I couldn’t. I hope she makes you happy… but I don’t want to be around to see it. I can’t.”
“I said we should keep our clothes on, my love. I didn’t say you should move.”
I don’t want to be second best, Daniel. I want to be with someone who puts me first. Someone who will always put me first.”
“Alyssa, baby… you better hear me when I say this,” he groans, thrusting into me harder. “I won’t ever let you go. I made that mistake once, and I’ll never do it again. I’m going to pursue you until you give in and agree to be mine again.”
“I’ve loved you for years, Alyssa. I know I’ve made mistakes and I know I’m a fool sometimes. I don’t communicate my feelings very well and I’ve hurt you so many times needlessly, but I never meant to. I’ve always loved you and I’ve always wanted what’s best for you. Please, Alyssa. Let me make my wrongs right. I’ll spend each day of the rest of my life trying to make you happier than you were the day before. Please, will you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?”
“Finally,” he whispers. “Finally, you’re truly mine. I love you to the moon and back, Alyssa Devereaux.”
