The pilot announces "We're now approaching New York City. Please, return to your seats and put your seat belts on and thank you for flying with us today."

I put my seatbelt on and take Austin's hand.

He looks at me. "Are you alright?"

I shake my head. "No, I hate landing."

He laughs. "I can keep your mind off what the planes doing."

I look into his blue eyes. "What can take my mind off it?"

Austin leans towards me and he kisses me. I open my mouth allowing him in. He tastes like mint toothpaste. I move my arms behind his neck and pull him closer.

The guy next to us clears his throat.

Austin smiles at me. Then he pulls away.

I watch everyone disembark. I stand on shaky legs.

Austin laughs. "Can you walk?"

I nod. "Yeah, it's your fault my legs feel like jelly."

I thank the flight attendant.

"You know what to expect the next time I kiss you."

I roll my eyes. "Let's find the carousel and get our bags."

Austin and I walk to the baggage claim area and we wait for our bags.

My suitcase is in front of me and I pick it up. I turn to Austin. "Can you look after my bag? I'm going to get a trolley."

He nods.

I grab a trolley and take it over to Austin. Austin puts the suitcases on the trolley and he wheels it to pick up area.

I look around and find my sister standing next to her fiancé. I stand on my tippy toes and whisper. "Are you ready to put on a show?"

He laughs. "Yeah, I am."

I run over to my sister and hug her.

Austin walks over and I grab his hand. "This is my husband, Austin. Austin this is my sister Liane and her fiancé James.

Austin nods his head at both of them. He pulls me into his arms and whispers. "You're not paying me to be nice, so I won't be to them."

I giggle and whisper. "I don't want you to be nice." I nip at his ear.

James clears his throat. "Are you two ready to leave?"

I frown at him. "Yes, James we're ready to go. Where are we staying?"

Liane smiles. "The Wedding will be in Mum and Dad's backyard with the cliffs in the backyard and the sunset as well."

That's supposed to be my wedding.

I clench my hands into fists.

Austin grabs my hands and unclenches my fists for me. He holds my hand nod kisses my nuckles. He whispers. "Your wedding will put this one to shame."

Liane turns around. "How did you two meet?"

I smile. "I was celebrating a friends 30th and Austin was in Vegas for business. One night we both got shit-faced and we ended up married."

Austin says. "The next morning when we realised what happened we decided to stay together."

I kiss Austin's cheek. "Being married to this man has been a blessing and a curse."

Liane frowns. "A curse?"

I nod. "That's right."

"Can you explain?"

I laugh. "You will get to know your husbands habits good and bad. When Austin farts he lifts his leg up and let's one rip and the smell lingers around the house. After we have sex he farts and lifts the blankets up and down. I think he's trying to kill me with his gas."

Austin is laughing and his face is turning red. "At least we save money on gas, right?" he winks at me.

I snort.

Liane has her nose scrunched up. "That's disgusting."

"The washing of clothes is dreadful, half the time I swear I see skid marks on his undies."

Liane shakes her head. "Is there anything good about being married?"

Austin and I look at each other. "Sex." We say in unison.

"Is that all you two do?" James asks.

I frown. "Not everything is about sex, James. I can still tell that's all you need in your life and marriage and you'll be sweet."

"Are you still jealous?"

"No, I'm married." I show him the ring.

"Who knew an escort could make good money." James says.

"Who knew an arsehole could get married. Oh, wait, they do all the time." I move to the middle seat and sit close to Austin.

Austin kisses my neck and then he sucks on one spot, marking me. He pulls away and holds my hand for the rest of the trip.

I close my eyes and I feel Austin's hand go through my hair.

***

Austin kisses my cheek. "Wake up, Darling. We're at the house."

I open my eyes at stare at my parents mansion.

I can't wait to go home.

I watch as the butler grabs our stuff from the boot. "I ant to make sure they put us in the same room."

He pulls me into his arms. "Are you sure you want to share a room with me?"

I nod. "It would be good to share a bed with someone that I sorta like."

Austin smiles. "I like you too, Val."

I like that nickname from him.

Austin and I walk into the house hand-in-hand.

Mum and Dad look up from the couch.

Mum runs over to me. "Aw, my babies all grown up." She steps away from me. Then turns to Austin. "Who is this hottie."

I roll my eyes and I hit Mum's hand. "Hands off my husband."

Mum's mouth drops open. "Your married?"

"Yes, we've been married for a couple of months."

Mum shakes her head. "Why didn't you invite us?"

"We eloped. I didn't want a wedding."

"That's bullshit! I used to sit around and listen to you describe your perfect wedding. Your sister is now making that a reality."

I shrug. "Good for her. Where am I sleeping?"

"You've got your old room. Austin will be sleeping in the spare bedroom."

"No, I'm sleeping with my husband. Take my stuff to the spare bedroom." I tell the butler.

He nods. "Yes, Miss."

I watch him take my bags to the room.

"Dinners about ready. You should wash up." Mum says.

"I'm tired Mum. I think I should have lie down."

Austin pulls me into his arms. "I'll join you."

Austin and I walk into the spare bedroom. "What do you want to do now that we have the room to ourselves?"

I smile. "I have no idea, Austin. What do you want to do?"

He takes a step toward me. He pulls my arms above my head and holds it in place. He pushes his tongue into my mouth and I allow him. Austin pushes himself against me. I can feel his erection grow. He drops my hand and I pull him closer.

I look at the hunk in front of me. "You can kiss me all night. I don't want to go further than that at the moment."

He nods. "I respect that. Valentina, you should be careful with that amount of cash you have around."

She nods. "Show me things I won't have to pay you for."

Austin laughs. "I'm supposed to charge you for kissing me. I couldn't do that to you."

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