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“It’s good,” she responds shortly. She pointedly turns up the volume on the TV.

Not to be deterred, I try again. “Are you enjoying the city? I know you haven’t gotten to see all the sights you’ve wanted to. Why don’t we do some touristy things this weekend?”

“I don’t know, Nate,” she sighs.

“Is everything okay?”

My phone rings with another text, but this time I switch it off. I don’t want to jeopardize my relationship with Alyssa by checking it right now.

Seeing me ignore the phone seems to loosen her up. Maybe it proved that she’s more important than the person on the other end? If only she knew how true that is. David is a great guy, a great employee, and an amazing friend, but he doesn’t hold a candle to Alyssa. She’s the best thing to have ever happened to me.

“Everything’s fine,” Alyssa tells me after a brief silence. “Let’s finish the movie, okay? I’m pretty tired.”

“We can go up to bed now if you want.”

“No, it’s okay, I want to see the end. But yeah, I’d love to go out and see the city tomorrow. Maybe we can go up the Empire State Building? I know you need tickets, but maybe we’ll get lucky.”

“Consider it done,” I promise. “We’ll see New York from above tomorrow.”

She smiles slightly and puts her plate on the small folding table in front of her. Alyssa slides over and lays against my side. I wrap an arm around her and hold tight.

Twenty minutes before the movie ends, Alyssa is snoring softly. She really was tired.

Careful not to wake her up, I slide myself from the couch and grab our plates. The dishwasher isn’t full enough to run a load, so I leave it for tomorrow.

Hidden away in the kitchen, I check my phone. The most recent text from David was informing me that the building is ours as long as the closing goes well. I resist the urge to celebrate out loud. Alyssa would wake up and wonder why I was so excited. I have no doubt I would spill the entire plan right then.

Is she going to be upset when she finds out I bought her a restaurant? I’m hoping she’ll be happy, but I’m nervous. I’ve never done anything so extreme before. I’ve never loved a woman before.

The thought terrifies and excites me at the same time. Once Alyssa knows how I feel, she can’t be mad about the restaurant.

Everything is going to work out.

With the kitchen mostly cleaned up, I return to the living room. I turn off the TV and lift Alyssa gently. She stirs, but stays asleep, snuggling against my chest.

In my room, I take off Alyssa’s shoes, work pants, and bra. She normally sleeps in just a tank-top or t-shirt anyway. She’s informed me multiple times how uncomfortable it is to sleep in anything else. I’m sure she’ll be grateful that I helped her out.

I tuck her into what I’ve come to think of as her side of the bed. She stays fast asleep when I kiss her forehead and tell her goodnight. Alyssa looks beautiful even when she sleeps.

My own nighttime routine is extra quiet to avoid waking Alyssa. I strip down to a pair of boxers and quickly brush my teeth before joining her in bed.

As soon as I lay down, Alyssa turns and cuddles against my chest. I stroke her hair and imagine what it would be like to fall asleep like this every night for the rest of my life.

I can’t think of anything better.

Switching off the bedside table, I settle in for bed. In a matter of minutes, I’m sleeping, thanks to the lullaby of Alyssa’s gentle breathing and the touch of her cheek on my bare chest.

14

Nathaniel

Saturday

Sun pours in through my half open blinds, waking me from a peaceful slumber. My interrupted dream involved Alyssa and me standing in front of her new restaurant. We were posing for the paparazzi just seconds after she cut the red ribbon, signaling that the place was officially open. A large sign reading “Alyssa’s” in perfect calligraphy sat glowing above the door. The smile on Alyssa’s face was unparalleled. Once the flashes slowed, I turned to my beautiful girl and dropped to one knee. I was holding out the huge diamond ring I bought her, waiting for her answer, when the sun rudely woke me up.

I guess I’ll have to wait for the real day to see what happens next.

I sprawl out expecting to touch Alyssa’s soft skin. We’re both usually ready for fun first thing in the morning. One time, a few weeks ago, Alyssa woke me up by wrapping her lips around my sleep-hardened cock. It was the best wake up call I’ve ever had.