Maxine's Pov:
As soon as Noah and I returned to the house, I felt a rush of emotions and instinctively wrapped my arms around him, seeking comfort and connection. 

I was shocked beyond words. 

He laughed as he held me properly, making sure my feet didn't touch the floor. 

"Hey, Wat's up?" He chuckled and finally dropped me down.

But I still had my hands wrapped around him and didn't let go.

"Thank you, "I whispered softly, appreciating the trust she showed in sharing her feelings, which made the scene more intimate. 

He slowly reached for my lips, his touch soft and reassuring, making me feel cherished and safe in that moment.

I wasn't a good kisser and couldn't reciprocate, but he covered me up by doing the job himself.

"I love you", I heard him say and realised that was actually the First time he was saying that to me. 

"I love you too", I replied a little tearfully, and he kissed me again. 

I couldn't believe he'd chosen his baby mama over me- he said it straight to her face. 

"Come on, let's get you cleaned up", he said and took me to his room, to his bathroom.

"But I've already taken my bath," I started to say, but he ignored me, turning on the shower and pushing me in without hesitation.

Whaaat???

My clothes got wet immediately, and I shrieked and tried moving away from it, but he pushed me again and joined me.
I laughed this time around, and he helped me undressed.

Holy Molly! 

I felt goosebumps all over immediately. 

He undressed me, took off my skirt, shirt and p*nties, and I couldn't even look him in the face again.

He took my hand to his belt and made me unhook it, but I couldn't do the rest myself as my hands shook.

Gosh! There's no way I'm doing it. No way.

He smiled when he noticed I couldn't complete it and did it himself. 

He pulled off his shirt and trousers, and this time around, I kept my eyes fixed on his face because I didn't want to look *elsewhere* 

I didn't even want it to happen mistakenly.

He wrapped his hands around my waist, and with the shower falling heavily on us, he locked his lips on mine. 

"You're beautiful", he whispered when he broke the kiss, and my cheeks flushed.

Suddenly, I feared he was gonna do it again. 

The thought hit me and made me scared because I still felt pain down my legs. 

He held my waist and made our foreheads touch; we stayed that way for a long time, still beaten by the shower. 
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I couldn't explain it, but at that moment, she felt so special to me; even her breath seemed to matter more than ever. 
So special; even her breath.

At that moment, I felt like going deep into her again. But even a lame man could tell she was still in pain. 

So, perhaps, I'd just endure the urge. 

Although it's damn not easy. 

Her succulent bo" bs lying against my chest, 

Her soft waist resting in my hands.
Her lips so tempting.

Even her bashfulness and resistance motivated me. 

I just wanted every part of her. 

But perhaps, I'd wait. 

I finally decided to let go before she'd die of anxiety.

I disentangled from the hug and turned off the shower. 

"Come on", I hushed and led her out of the bathroom after giving her a towel and taking one for myself. 

"Get dressed. We'll be going out later", I told her in the room. 

"Huh? Where?" She inquired.

"For shopping", I winked at her, and she left.

Thank goodness.

I smiled and took in a deep breath as I plonked myself on the bed. 

Then, I reached for my phone and put a call through to Dad. 

It rang out, but he didn't pick up, so I decided to message him instead.

☎Hi Dad. 
I just wanted to share my feelings about the wedding journey, feeling both excited and nervous about what's ahead.

☎ Maxine and I will be going to shop for her bridal set today. So, I want you to speed up your own plans. 

☎ I want the wedding in two days. ☎

And my face crinkled up in a smile as I sent the message.