Is this destiny?

~ Los Angeles, the Cliffside Villa ~

8:36 AM

Michael woke up and the first thing he saw was Oni's sleeping face.

If he needs to pick one word to describe how he feels, that would be: happy.

The two of them made love long into the night, but that is not the only reason for his happiness because this is much more than a physical experience. For the first time in his life, Michael feels that he truly belongs somewhere: by Oni's side.

By the way Oni looks at him (when she is awake), he can see that she trusts him and loves him and that he is her priority, and he hopes that he will not mess this up because he can truly see his future by her side as a good one.

He remembered their talk from last night about the commitment and he realizes that his silence is not doing him any good.

Michael hopes that Oni knows how much she means to him, but he was never good with words, so he decided to start with breakfast.

He scooted out of the bed carefully and after a quick wash-up, headed into the kitchen.

Michael saw that other than baby-carrots, balls of mozzarella cheese, and half a box of orange juice, their fridge in the apartment is empty. He was disappointed, but not surprised. They keep some snacks handy, but for their meals both Oni and Michael go to the dining room with the staff and kids.

Michael was not willing to give up on preparing breakfast for Oni, so he headed to the building where other kids (and the staff) are.

…

About half an hour later…

Michael is looking at the tray with scrambled eggs, toasted bread with jam, and there are milk and freshly squeezed orange juice. Oni's favorites.

There is breakfast for everyone staying at the Cliffside villa (as usually), but Michael didn't want to take that. To show his sincerity, he decided to make everything himself and it turned out very well.

Only one thing can make it better…

Sarah was passing through the garden when she observed Michael walking slowly with a serving tray in his hands. He was eyeing the roses, obviously trying to find a good one (or more).

"Is Oni OK?"

Sarah's question laced with concern made Michael stop in his tracks and he robotically turned toward Sarah.

"Why do you ask?"

"Because you are carrying breakfast. I assume for her. If she is fine, she would go to the dining room and eat with everyone, as always.", Sarah explained.

Michael glanced at the tray with food before answering: "She is still sleeping. Since she finished her exams, I thought of surprising her."

"That is nice of you." Sarah smiled and checked the time. "I am concerned that she is sleeping this late."

"We stayed up late." Michael said ambiguously and swallowed hard when he realized that Sarah is scrutinizing him.

He cursed internally, why did he take this route? He could have taken the underground passage and he would not be caught and interrogated like this. But he wanted a rose for Oni. And as much as his relationship with Oni is not a secret, he does not want to advertise what the two of them did last night.

Sarah didn't need more than two seconds to understand that Michael and Oni crossed THAT line. The way how Michael is guiltily avoiding her gaze together with breakfast he is carrying and him looking at roses are providing her with all the hints she needs.

Sarah made two steps to the left and plucked one perfect red rose. She placed it on the tray. "Take care of Oni."

Michael was surprised that Sarah didn't ask any questions. "I will."

"Both of you take a day off today. Go on a date. If you need suggestions, ask Aiden."

Sarah has no concerns about giving them a day off. Based on the status she and Aiden discussed last night, all the tasks assigned to Michael and Oni are completed and unless an emergency happens, there is nothing for them to do. And if there is an emergency, Sarah and Aiden will need to deal with it. Other than this practical side, any girl would appreciate extra care as she steps into this stage of the relationship.

Michael blinked. "Thank you."

Sarah gestured with her hand for Michael to start moving. "Why are you still here? The food is getting cold…"

…

In Michael's and Oni's apartment…

Oni woke up at the smell of scrambled eggs and toast. She opened her eyes and blinked at Michael's smiling face and she can see that he is sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Good morning…", his deep voice greeted her.

"Morning…", she responded drowsily, and her gaze fell on the tray on the bedside table. "Breakfast?"

"Mhm…", he hummed in confirmation.

"Last time you brought me breakfast, we were in Frankfurt and my feet were hurt.", Oni reminded him.

"At that time, I decided to embrace my feelings for you. Because if I don't, I will lose you.", Michael confirmed that he remembered.

Oni had a goofy smile on her face, and she moved with an intention to hug him. That movement made her aware that she is not wearing any clothes under the cover and she froze.

"Is something wrong?"

Oni was not sure how to answer this. Why is she naked? She remembered some images, and more and more were coming at the front of her mind: Michael above her, around her, inside her… telling her that she is amazing and that she feels amazing… kissing and touching everywhere. It all felt like a dream, and a good one. But there were too many images for a dream.

"What time it is?", Oni asked.

"Almost ten in the morning."

"I slept late…", Oni murmured.

"We slept late.", Michael corrected her.

This statement only confirmed that those pictures in her mind are not a dream!

Oni stared at Michael and blinked a few times before breaking into a smile.

Michael was not sure what to make out of Oni's variety of expressions, but she is smiling now, so it's fine. Right? A second later, her face fell again.

"Uhm… Oni, are you OK?"

"I want to cuddle.", she admitted.

Michael moved to lay next to her on top of the cover and she lifted her hand, stopping him. "One of us is overdressed."

Michael paused and observed her expression which was shy and determined and he had to admit that she is amazing.

Oni watched without blinking as Michael stood next to the bed and removed his clothes, revealing his perfect body, the same one she was clinging onto for most of the night. And the way he looked at her was time stopping. There was no trace of him looking at her like a little girl, or a young woman. His gaze was scorching through the cover which obstructed his view and she knew that is how a man looks at his woman.

Michael got back on the bed, this time under the cover and without any clothes on, and he spread his arms, silently inviting Oni to come to him. And she did.

"What do you want us to do today?", Michael asked when she settled next to him with her head on his shoulder.

Oni exhaled. "I skipped most of the morning. I will check my email and follow up on…"

"No need.", Michael interrupted her. "Sarah told us to take a day off. We are going on a date and I want to know if you have any desires, or are you leaving it up to me?"

Oni looked at him and smiled. "A date? Can I pick whatever I want?"

Michael confirmed. "If it's in my power, I will make your wish come true."

"I need a minute to process this."

Oni was unable to stop smiling. She lowered her head to rest on his shoulder again and enjoyed the feeling of him holding her, and her body pressing on his with no clothes between them, and she was sure that life does not get better than this because Michael is by her side and telling her that he will make her wishes come true.

Her sight fell on the tent above his crotch area and she thought how life can get better.

"Michael?"

"Hmm?"

"Do we need to go out?"

"Not really. But it's a long day and the weather is great. Don't tell me that you want to spend the whole day here?"

Oni shook her head slightly, indicating how that is not the case. "How about… I pick what we do until lunch, and you plan for the afternoon and evening?"

Michael agreed. "Sounds good. What do you have on your mind for the morning?"

Michael's eyebrows shoot up when he felt Oni's palm gliding down his abdomen, slightly on the side and her fingers grazed his erection, making him jolt.

"Oni…", he breathed.

"Kiss me.", she demanded.

Michael turned to the side and his lips grazed over hers. "Don't you want your breakfast?"

"Later…"

Michael smiled at the sight of her already flushed face. "Is this what you want to do this morning?"

Oni's smile matched his. "Every morning."

"That is a wish I can make come true.", he murmured in her lips before covering them with his.

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