"Drink a little-it'll help," Sidney said softly, holding the water bottle closer to her.
Maria looked at the water being offered, then took it from his hand, sipping it slowly. As she drank, Sidney's eyes never left her, studying her quietly.
Neither of them spoke for the rest of the drive.
When the car finally came to a stop, the driver announced, "We're here."
Sidney turned to her. "I'll walk you up."
Maria didn't object, and they stepped out into the cool night. The breeze was crisp, refreshing after the warmth of the villa, and they walked in silence. Maria moved at a leisurely pace ahead, while Sidney followed closely behind, his gaze fixed on her, growing more intense with each step.
Suddenly, Maria stopped.
Sidney halted too, watching her carefully, waiting for her next move.
She turned to face him, a playful smile on her lips, her hands resting casually behind her back. "After going to Selena's wedding today, I realized... maybe marriage isn't so bad after all." Sidney's heart began to race.
Maria stepped closer, shortening the distance between them. Her voice was soft but clear. "Sidney, I've played around for a long time, and I've thought about what you said before. Maybe it's time for us to..." Sidney's breath caught, his entire body tensing as a mix of excitement and anxiety coursed through him. His palms were sweating, his mind racing.
What was she going to say? Would she accept his feelings? Or would she turn him down?
"How about getting married?" Maria's voice floated through the air, almost casual in its delivery.
Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"
Maria chuckled, her smile widening. "I'm saying we could get married, you know, love each other after. What do you think?"
Sidney stared at her, his mind momentarily blank. It took him a moment to process what she'd said before he responded, his voice almost disbelieving. "Are you... serious?"
Maria blinked back at him, her tone teasing but steady. "Do I look like I'm joking?"
Sidney was overwhelmed, his thoughts spinning as he tried to keep his composure. "Maria, you've had some drinks tonight. I'll remember everything you've said; but how about this-if you still feel the same tomorrow morning, we'll go register our marriage, How does that sound?"
Maria smiled and nodded. "Alright."
Then, she reached for his hand, her touch sending a shockwave through him as she said softly, "Take me home."
Still reeling from the earlier conversation, Sidney followed her like he was on autopilot, his mind stuck on one word: marriage. Not dating-she was ready to jump straight to the finish line. His heartbeat pounded in his chest, erratic, out of sync.
Once they reached her place, Sidney found himself standing in her living room, still dazed. He watched as she bent ove to slip off her shoes, her back
to him. His gaze traced the graceful curve of her waist down to her hips, catching the gentle arc as she moved.
Without thinking, Sidney's hand reached out, gripping her waist.
"Hmm?" Maria paused, slowly standing up straight, her head turning just slightly as she glanced at him over her shoulder. "What are you doing?"
Sidney didn't answer immediately.
Instead, he pulled her closer, pressing her against him, the warmth between them undeniable.
His breath was hot against her ear as he whispered, "Maria, I'm scared this is just a dream."
Then, softly, he kissed her.
Maria trembled, melting into his arms as his tender kiss deepened. There was something so careful, so focused in the way he kissed her, like she was the only thing that mattered.
It was impossible for her to resist
such gentle intensity. She turned,
meeting his Tips fully as they fell into an embrace. Sidney lifted her effortlessly, setting her on the entryway cabinet, his hands steady as he positioned himself between her legs, the heat between them growing.
Suddenly, Maria hesitated, her body tensing slightly from the unfamiliar closeness-it had been so long since she'd let anyone this near.
Sensing her discomfort, Sidney surprised her by kneeling in front of her, lowering himself to her level with a slow, deliberate movement.
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