“I want you so much, Jennifer, and I always will.”
He unzipped me from my beautiful dress. I turned back around as Zack admired my lovely white underwear.
“Will you still want me when I look like a beached whale?” I asked him, giggling.
“I will always want you, Jennifer. Forever and ever, till death do us part. You do know what you mean to me, don’t you?” he replied as his beautiful blue eyes blazed hot with desire.
“You old romantic you. I have another surprise for you!”
I turned onto my front and showed him my new tattoo. He read the inscription at the base of my spine.
“Mrs Cole. I love it!” he laughed, kissing the artwork.
His hot tongue licked the script. A dull throb ached between my legs.
“Good job you didn’t jilt me at the altar!” I giggled as he kissed down my back after he had removed my lingerie.
“I have some new art work too, Mrs Cole.”
“Let's see!” I squealed as I unbuttoned his shirt.
On the inner bicep of his right arm were the words, ‘You are my forever.’
“Zack, that is beautiful,” I told him, kissing it and gently trailing my tongue along his soft skin.
I kissed his other tattoo on his heart and tugged gently on his nipple ring.
We made love for hours, enjoying each other’s bodies and whispering words of love.
It was amazing.
I had never experienced such absolute bliss.
I had everything I could ever want in a man I would undoubtedly always want.
Chapter Seventy Four
The following morning we said our goodbyes to our families and a car took us to the airport. Scarlett and Jasper were staying with Camille and Roger whilst we were away. We both felt awful leaving them but they said they were looking forward to being spoilt rotten at their grandparents.
“Excited?” Zack asked, smiling at me.
“Very! We have just got married and I am carrying our child, what could more exciting than that?”
We checked in at the airport and that’s when I found out we were going to Lake Garda in Italy. It would be beautiful. Excitement and happiness welled up inside me.
After our flight, we were picked up at Milan airport. I was tempted to suggest joining the mile high club on the plane but as it was first class I thought it would be frowned upon!
A car took us to a large four-bedroomed villa on the shore of the lake. We had our own chef and a maid. Our bags were taken in and we got out of the car to explore our gorgeous accommodation.
We investigated the sumptuous rooms and I stood on the balcony looking out over the lake. It was stunning and a dream destination for me.
“Do you think this place is alright for you, Mrs Cole?”
“It will do!” I teased him as he led me over to the bed.
“Well, that’s good because it’s your wedding present! I signed the documents last week!”
“Thank you! Oh my god. You are full of surprises, husband!”
I clambered onto the bed straight into his welcoming embrace.
“How are you feeling, baby?” he asked me holding me gently in his strong arms.
“We are both fine, thanks, but a bit tired” I replied, cuddling into his warm body.
I had been sick earlier on and he had been so sweet looking after me.
“Why don’t you have a little nap?”
“I don’t mind if I do.”
Zack got up and arranged the pillows on the enormous bed. Never mind king size, it must have been emperor size. We would have to text each other to communicate!
I pictured Zack lying sprawled out on it all naked and totally gorgeous. My mouth started to water and my cheeks flushed. I flopped onto the soft bed and fell fast asleep in no time.
When I woke up, Zack was sitting staring into space in a chair next to the bed. He looked worried about something. His body language was giving tension off in huge waves. He was fidgeting around, restlessly scratching his stubbly chin.
“How long was I asleep?” I asked, taking a welcome gulp of water.
“About an hour. I was just sitting here watching you, thinking how lucky I am to have you.”
He shoved a hand through his hair and sighed. It naughtily flopped back into his handsome face.
“Aw, you are so sweet, but you are the catch of the century, you gorgeous beast!”
“Do you fancy a nice walk?” he asked, still looking really tense and anxious.
His face looked so tired. Worry started to flood through me.
“Just let me freshen up.”
We strolled out hand in hand and took the narrow path to the stunning lake. People smiled warmly at us as we walked along like love’s young dream.
The scenery was breath-taking and we walked in silence, taking it all in for quite a while. I couldn’t believe that we now owned a villa on Lake Garda. We would spend some lovely time here.