Page 55 of Becoming His Muse
“We’re on vacation, baby, and you want to cook?”
Olani nodded. “Yes, for you.”
Elion smiled down at her before dropping a kiss on her lips. “We can check if you’re sure.”
They got their food when it was done, grabbed water bottles, and continued walking. Picnic tables were stationed near the stands, and they sat at one. She attempted to get him to share their plans for the week, but he told her every day was a surprise and he wouldn’t tell her until the day started. That was exciting. She was looking forward to each day.
When they finished eating, they threw their trash away before dipping into several shops. The first two were a clothing and souvenir shop. The third one they came to was a small grocery store, and they could get everything Olani was looking for.
They walked back to the hut, and she keyed in the code. The contrast from outside to inside the hut was noticeable this time. She hadn’t noticed it the first time since they hadn’t been outside long before stepping in. It was humid outside, and the air conditioner in the hut was a friendly welcome.
After they put everything away, they sat on the couch, and Elion logged into his Netflix account. They would watch a movieor two before finding a place to go for dinner and walking on the beach.
Elion sat across from Olani, taking her in. She’d changed into a lavender sundress for dinner. Her natural hair blew in the soft breeze, and somehow, she looked radiant in the dim lighting above their table. They’d chosen to eat on the restaurant’s patio with the soft sounds of the waves rolling in. He hadn’t been able to take his eyes off her all evening. She looked up from the cookie with ice cream she’d chosen as dessert, those brown eyes as beautiful as they always were.
“You’re staring,” she stated with a playful smile.
“I am,” he responded, leaning back in his seat. “And I don’t plan on stopping.”
She laughed lightly as she shook her head, and he smiled at her. “Do you want some of my cookie?”
His smile morphed into a smirk. “Yes, but I don’t want to give those around us a show. So, I can wait.”
“I…okay.”
When she finished her dessert, Elion paid for dinner but let her leave a tip. He took her hand in his and took the path to the front of the restaurant, where a few taxis were parked nearby, waiting for fares. They hailed one, and he gave them the address to their accommodations.
They took the ride back with Olani looking out the window at anything she could see and him looking at her. He’d hoped that she would like it when he picked the place, and he was happy she did. He’d carved out a couple of days for them to take in the sites, and she’d be able to take as many pictures as she wanted.
When they returned to the hut, he keyed in the door code, and they stepped inside. He took his wallet from his back pocket and tossed it onto the dresser as Olani removed the purse she was wearing and placed it at the end of the bed. He removed his shoes and socks and rolled his slack legs up before sitting her at the end of the bed and pulling the wedges from her feet.
“It’s time for that walk,” he stated.
She smiled at him, and Elion knew he would never tire of seeing it. She took his hand and flipped the light switch for the patio; they exited through the backdoor. He allowed her to pull him down the two steps at the side of the deck onto the sand. They walked closer to the water until it washed up to their ankles.
“I don’t think I’ve told you yet, but thank you for bringing me here and choosing these beautiful surroundings.”
“You don’t have to thank me, Sweetheart. I’m glad you liked it.”
“Have you been here before?” she asked, leaning into his side.
“Just once, but I was here to study the local art. So, I’m seeing it and enjoying it for the first time with you,” he responded, kissing her forehead.
They continued their walk, taking in the night air and enjoying the occasional breeze from the water. They passed a few other people lounging on the sand or playing games. There was even a man night fishing in the ocean. They walked for over half an hour before heading back to the hut. There was a tap they rinsed their feet at before stepping inside.
“Let’s shower and get in the hot tub,” Olani suggested.
“You go first, and I’ll get it turned on. If we get into the shower together, we might not make it to the hot tub.”
She nodded, and Elion went back outside, turning on the hot tub before returning inside. He took his phone from his back pocket before he removed his clothes until he was down to hisboxers and placed them in one of the plastic laundry bags that was supplied. There was no washer and dryer, so the owners were nice enough to give you something to carry your dirty clothes back home in if you didn’t want to visit a laundromat before leaving. He pulled out a pair of the swim trunks he’d brought and laid them on the bed.
He’d gotten a few notifications while they were out and knew they were likely texts from Clara. Once he’d informed her and his sister that he’d landed, his niece wanted to see pictures of where they were staying and the scenery. He told her he’d show her pictures when he returned and asked that she allow him to enjoy his time off unless it was an emergency.
Fifteen minutes later, Olani exited the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her and her hair pinned up.
“I left the shower running for you,” she stated, walking to the dresser.
“Thank you, Sweetheart.”
