Page 62 of Quiet Chaos

I turn in his arms to face him. “She enjoyed herself, especially getting to know you.” I poke him in the chest. “You should let her in.”

His arms tighten, and he balances his chin on my head.

I lean into him. “You’re a wonderful man, Cade. It’s too bad you hide it.”

He scoops me up and carries me to the bedroom. Over the course of the night, he shows me how wonderful of a man he really is.

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“Whiskey, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it's time to drink.” Haruki Murakami

Cade - March 2020

There has been a change in Sky over the past few weeks; one I’m unable to figure out. When she smiles, it doesn’t reach her eyes. In my arms, she doesn’t quite give me her all. Our kisses, although passionate, lack the possessiveness they once had. Not knowing the reason makes me apprehensive in talking to her about being my Old Lady, and not only my Old Lady, but my wife.

I’m different since Sky came into my life. She’s pulled me out of my shell, similar to how my mom coaxed me out of shyness. Her sweet demeanor and dry sense of humor remind me of my mother. Anyone who can alter a person for the better is someone to keep in his or her life.

After shopping around for a ring, I found the perfect one the other day. Since I don’t have a romantic bone in my body, I sifted through numerous romance articles and pictures on the internet. It was an endless pursuit, but I came up with an idea. No one knows I’m going to propose to Sky. I want it to be our moment. Without giving him any information, Reed agreed to watch Armstrong, but I’m sure he knows I’m up to something.

It's a vacation day for me. I lie in bed, Sky tucked into my side. I’m nervous about how to broach either subject, along with howI’m going to get her away for the weekend. Nervous. Why am I so nervous about asking Sky? I’m pretty sure she won’t say no. As a matter of fact, I believe it’ll make her happy. Still, there’s a lingering anxiousness.

I kiss the back of her neck, shoulders, whispering— “Wake up, sleepyhead”—as I leave a trail of kisses down her spine to her perfect little ass. She stirs but has no intention of getting up. My tongue glides along the crack of her ass, and she bumps her hips to the side, rolling onto her back.

“What are you doing?”

Caged by my arms on each side of her head, I smile and say, “Tasting you.”

“That’s my butt.”

I nod when I say, “I know, and it’s tasty.”

“Ew!”

My lips saunter along the softness of her skin, enhancing her wildflower scent. Not leaving anything untouched from her neck, shoulders, and face. She lets out sensual moans. My dick is a glutton for her pussy. I part her legs using my knees, finger massaging her clit, and enter her, applying sluggish, deep thrusts. Sky’s hands grasp my biceps, heavy-lidded eyes on mine.

She gives me a crooked grin when she speaks, “I enjoy waking up this way.”

I keep my steady pace. “There’s more of this all weekend long.”

Her hips rock in rhythm to mine. With a breathy voice, she asks, “No club?”

I bury myself deep inside her, circle my hips, pull out to the tip, and slam back in.

She moans, “Oh Cade.”

“No club. You. Me. Away for the weekend.”

Her hips stop moving. “We’re going somewhere?”

“Yeah, I figured it would be nice to get away. Just the two of us. I booked a room at a resort. Sound good?”

She pulls me flush to her front and kisses my cheek. “I love it, Cade. Thank you.”

I’m relieved Sky didn’t ask questions, so I satisfy the both of us to keep until later.

Reed comes by to pick up Armstrong and our weekend bags are already in the truck. Sky insisted on sandwiches and snacks for the long ride. I’m hoping we arrive by 6:00 pm. Sky’s idea of a long road trip is a live concert featuring her. Too fucking adorable. If she isn’t singing, she’s snacking and looking out at the scenery. An hour out from our destination, she’s curled on the seat with her head on my lap.

Luck is with me today as we arrive on time. I wake Sky before getting out of the truck. She slips out my side, and holding hands, we make our way to the reception area. I booked the balcony studio that includes a private balcony and jacuzzi, overlooking the Colorado River. After grabbing our bags, we enter the room, and Sky skips around the place, exploring. Her hands touch the cabin walls, along the ledge of the hot tub, and the balcony railing. She comes running inside, jumps into my arms, wrapping her hands around my neck, and kissing me all over.

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