Honeymoon?

Ronny POV

Oh, I couldn't go on my honeymoon.

"We've prepared a whirlwind trip for you that includes Rome, Interlaken, Amsterdam and Paris," Christian said, clearly delighted by her surprise. They will stay in the best places...

"Some of the ones we have," Martina added.

"You will be able to know Europe. " have a feeling you've never been here, Katy," Christian said, standing up at the table as his servants placed the food in front of us.

I looked at her, and she seemed hesitant to confirm it. He wasn't sure why, unless he was afraid it would encourage Christian. As much as I would like him to see Europe, I had to come home. This was a business trip, damn it. I decided to intervene.

"You've been wonderful to us, really, Christian. Too good. Although I am very grateful, I have to return to San Diego. I was hoping we could finish our business while I was here…”

"The deal is done," he said with a wave of his hand. I have already signed the papers and sent them to Hush Industries. So, now that we have an agreement, you can take a week off with your lovely girlfriend.

Her tone had a nuance to it that he wasn't sure what her meaning was. Was he saying that he would be ungrateful if he didn't accept her generous gift? Or was I suggesting that he would be a terrible husband if he didn't take my new wife on a trip to Europe?

"I'm sure your brothers can take care of things while you're gone," Martina added. After all, you have three brothers, but only one wife.

That was, clearly, the statement that he would be a bad husband if he didn't take me to Katy on our honeymoon. My only hope was that Katy would put a stop to this plan.

"What do you think, darling?"

"Actually, it would be a pleasure to travel and aren't those areas close to where you plan to do business? "she said. I frowned. She was supposed to be on my side. Christian rolled his eyes.

"Oh, mon dieu. She's as bad as him”. "Him," he clapped his hands as if she were getting the attention of two children. Didn't they just get married? Are you so vain as to think that the world of Hush Incorporated will die if you're not there? "He looked at his wife". They will never have children.

She patted his hand.

"They are young. They have time. We expect”.

"Yes, we did, but not for business. We waited because we wanted to enjoy our love”.

I couldn't back out of the deal, so if it bothered him that much that she didn't take me a week off I'd have to put up with it. And Katy seemed willing. Not that he was going to be totally incommunicado. She had my phone, my tablet and my laptop. She could stay in touch with work. Plus, this was a gift for Katy, and it was clear, she owed it to her, since she had done her part much better than I had. Well, except for the kiss at the wedding. I had liked her. But no, she shouldn't be thinking about how wonderful she tasted and how soft her lips were.

"You're right," I relented. I'm sorry honey. "I approached her and rubbed her back, trying to act like a husband who wants to make peace with her wife ". We can take a week. Christian, you are too good to us.

He smiled.

"Wow! I'm very happy to hear it. I hope our businesses lead us to be friends. I know my wife would like to visit California and the Wild West one day.”

"When you can come, let me know... ok... we will work to be wonderful hosts, just like you.” "God, I hoped they weren't looking for us. I could only imagine having to set up a fake meeting like with Katy for her visit.”

We finished dinner and then Christian stood up and Martina stood up with him.

"I hope you enjoyed the food. Enjoy the rest of the evening. we leave them”

I watched as they left the room. I turned to Katy.

"Shall we retire to our room? " She nodded.

"It's been a long day. As we walked back”, she asked, "Is it going to be a problem to be away for a week?"

I opened the door to our room and let her in before me.

"No. We will make it work.”

"I didn't see any other way out. It was very inflexible, and these are cities you want to expand to.”

I realized at that moment that she had been helping me after all.

"I appreciate you keeping an eye on those things”.

A bottle of champagne rested in an ice bucket on the table. I wanted something stronger, but it was our wedding night. I uncorked the bottle.

“You're going to get sick of champagne by the end of the night,” I told her as she poured him a glass.

"Never. "He smiled at me". I love bubbles. She took the glass and opened the double doors that led to the balcony. She looked out into the starry night. The vision there was impressive. I followed her.

"I appreciate your help, Katy. Not only in this, but as my assistant. You are very good at your job. You make me look good, which isn't always easy. " She smiled.

"It has its challenges. " I laughed.

"I know that not many would go through all this like you have”.

"Oh, I don't know," he said, she looking at the darkened landscape.

"Do you think another assistant would have traveled halfway around the world and fake married me?”

"The trip and the champagne have been quite convincing. She"she put her index finger to her chin". Thinking about it, she has been quite a chore. You'll definitely owe me after all this torture. “She"she laughed and it was like music that filled the night.

Between the sound of her laughter, the way the breeze blew her hair, and the ethereal glow of her skin from the moon...she was so beautiful she stole my breath. Unable to help myself, I used my fingers to brush a curl away from her face, letting the backs of my fingers caress her soft skin.

Her breathing hitched, and I looked into her eyes to try to figure out if my gesture made her uncomfortable. But it wasn't discomfort that I saw in them. They burned with the same desire that ran through my veins. No man is immune to a woman looking at him like that. So I put my arm around the small of her back and pulled her towards me. I lowered my head, my lips mere centimeters from his. I gave him time to push me away or say no. But her eyelids closed and her lips pressed together, and I lost myself as I took her mouth in a glorious kiss.