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"Whatever Milady desires Alfredo, whatever Carbonara"

"Carbonara sounds fantastic"

We kissed again and then both of us got ready for a night on the town We were leaving for Bora Bora on Monday, and would return on December 28, 2020 Then, ould start a brand-new year and new decade together

It was going to be fantastic

Once ere both dressed, I called the restaurant and booked a table by the-- the same table we sat at e first went Then, I called down to our security detail and asked for souard on duty pulled the SUV around front

"The coach awaits, Milady," I said, holding out my hand to her at the front door

She took my hand, a smile on her face "My stoma

ch is growling I a sickness is finally over I have a few pounds to pack on in the next teeks"

"Yes, you do," I said and squeezed her buttocks fro not quite as fleshed out as I'm used to You've lost a few pounds"

"I have," she said "I don't have to even think about what I eat for the next while"

We went to the SUV and got in the back seat, our driver waiting for us with the door open After buckling in, we held hands and watched the scenery as we drove in the growing darkness to Manhattan I was filled with so much happiness at the return to noret her paper out of the way and theto have a wonderful honeymoon

Our hetti Carbonara instead of meatballs for she was still a bit off froer We spent longer than we usually did, lingering over Tira hands across the candle-lit table, sitting beside theand watching the pedestrian traffic flow by as a light rain fell

"I'ood to be able to go out to the city and have dinner again, like we used to I feel like it's been a year since I felt normal"

"Time passes too quickly as it is," I said and squeezed her hand "We shouldn't wish it to pass any faster"

"I know, but when you feel as sick and tired as I did, it see to enjoy every nancy"