Secluded Affair

chapter 42

"Baby, is everything ok?"

"Uh-huh, yeah, I'm just folding up my clothes."

"Come on, speak to me, baby; I know something is bothering you."

"Being honest, Jon, I have felt a little awkward since whatever that was this morning. I've tried shaking it off, but I can't."

"I know I exploded at you, and I shouldn't have; you were just playing. It wasn't your fault I was having a bit of a bad dream."

"I'm sorry, Jon, do you want to talk about your dream?"

"I don't remember much of it; I just remember feeling scared. So, when you scared me awake, I didn't know how to react and just flashed anger. So, again, baby, I'm sorry for kicking off at you; forgive me?"

"Yeah, of course, I do, baby. If I had any inclination that you had a bad dream, I would never have scared you. Forgive me too?"

"Always baby girl, now down to more serious business. You still have not kissed me properly this morning; lay some of your sweet sugar on my lips, baby."

"Your so cheesy, lover boy" I walk up to him and lightly peck his lips, which earns me a growl from him. I playfully slap his chest, pull him close by the back of his head, and kiss him hard; I pull back and walk out, leaving him slightly dizzy.

After a long morning of packing up our stuff and cleaning up the apartment, we decided to spend a day just mooching around town, taking photos, and enjoying being outside the confines of the four walls. As much as I love being locked away with Jon, just the two of us, it's nice to be out being an average couple. So we spent the afternoon exploring, finding a street party lined with food and market stalls. We tried lots of different foods and bought little trinkets.

The day passed quickly, and it began to get dark out; some of the vendors started closing up for the night. We found our way back to the car and made our way home, it will be weird walking back in, and it was bare, instead of all of our belongings being around.

"Are you excited to go back and see your family?" Jon asked.

"Yeah, I am; it's been a while since I saw them last. It will be weird to rock up at their door with you and say hi guys; you know Jon Bongiovi, well this he's my husband."

"I'd hope you'd introduce me differently."

"You know what I mean, and they will still think I'm a crazy fool running off and marrying the world's biggest rockstar."

" You are a crazy fool, baby girl but in the best possible way. Do you think they will like me? and be happy for us?"

"Gee, thanks. I think there's a compliment in there somewhere. Baby, they will love you, and yes, they will be happy for us once the initial shock wears off. "

"Do you think we should let them know we are coming?"

"No, I thought of surprising them, but I will need to call my brother to help me. I'm not telling him about you just will need his help to make sure they are all at home."

"Sounds like you got it all planned out; why didn't you tell me you had it planned out?"

"It's not planned out, just a few ideas, that's all. I'm going to ring him tonight to get the ball rolling."

"What's your brother like?"

"He's a sweet kid but will give you a hard time. He will act all macho and protective but will just be pulling your leg."

"Why don't you go ring him, and then we can sit and plan out what we need to do when we get to the UK."

"Ok, baby."

I walked out of the kitchen and into the living room and sat down on the chair next to the phone. I took a few deep breaths. Then, I pick up the receiver and dial the number.

"Hello"

"Hey, kiddo, how's it going?"

"Shit, the bed I haven't heard from you in ages. How was your holiday?"

"Yeah, it's good. I'm still out here, decided on staying out an extra week; I'm coming back home in a couple of days and needed your help with something."

"Ooh, check you out. Yeah, what do you need help with?"

"Can you make sure mum, dad, you are all at home, I have a big surprise, and I need you all there,"

"What's the surprise?"

"I can't tell ya, yet it's a top-secret kid."

"You are no fun; you know I hate when you keep secrets."

"I know, and you have a big mouth and will tell everyone."

"Fuck off, no, I don't. I have kept plenty of your secrets."

"Only cuz you are involved and would get into shit too."

"Haha ok, ill give you that one"

"Right, kiddo, I have to go now, but I will call you when I'm back and sort out everything then."

"Ok, take care, sis."

"You too, love ya, Kiddo."

"Love ya too" I hang up the phone with a smile on my face, I look up, and Jon is standing leaning against the wall watching me.

"Well, there's a smile I haven't seen before."

"It felt good talking to him, and it's been forever since we last spoke."

"So what secrets do you two have then?"

"Oh no, they are to be taken to the grave secrets."

"Aww, you can't even tell me?"

"Nope, no can do. Pinky promises can't be broken. I'm sure you and your brothers have plenty of secrets."

"Oh, we do, but I can't tell you. Pinky promises can't be broken," he mocks in a squeaky voice.

"Fuck you, Bongiovi," I say jokingly.

"Oh, you have many times, baby girl and will do more times over", he fires back quickly with a big smile and a twinkle in his eyes.

I get up from the chair, walk over to him, wrap my arms around his neck, stand on my tippy toes, and kiss him. He wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me close to him.

"I love you, Jonny."

"I love you too, Cori,"

"I honestly can't find the words to say how happy you make me; I've never felt so happy, contented and safe before."

"Thank you, baby girl. I feel the same, and you are my home now and forever. Wherever we as long as I have you, you are my home. I know I don't always react the best way, and I let my stupidity overrule my head but know I will never stop  loving you."

"As long as you talk to me, Jon, don't let it build up in your head. The day I said yes to marry you and the vows I spoke to you on our wedding day should prove that you are the only man for me. I don't want anyone else, just you, Jon."

"I promise you to try my best and communicate better. To be the best man I can be for you and our future. Always and forever, you and me, Darlin."

"Always and forever, Jonny."

It was getting late, and we had a busy day tomorrow going around and saying goodbye to the friends we had made whilst we were here. So we headed to the bedroom and got ready for bed. I climbed under the duvet and snuggled up next to Jon; resting my head in the crook of his arm, we joined our hands together. Lying in the darkness, we lay there silent, listening to the beat of his heart. It slowly leads me into the realm of sleep.