"Mommy, are you going to leave us?" Kenzie asked with pouting lips as they lay on the bed that night.
It was the evening of Samantha and Ethan's wedding. They had the kids joined them in their hotel room that evening, especially since they were leaving for two weeks on their honeymoon.
Hearing Kenzie's lines, Samantha pouted her lips and answered, "It's only for two weeks, sweetheart."
"Yes, Kenzie, and we still have school," reminded Kyle. "We can't miss school."
"Your uncle Connor and grandma will be with you the whole time. Plus, you'll be busy with your extra class," told Ethan, who was lying on the other side of the bed.
It made Kenzie frown that she said, "But, I want to go on vacation too."
"We will go after the school year," promised Ethan. "Where do you want to go?"
"Really, Daddy?" Kenzie got up from the mattress with twinkling eyes. "I want to go to the beach!"
"Okay, we will go to the beach on your school vacation. For now, let Mommy and Daddy have our time alone, okay?" Ethan requested.
"I'm fine with my computer school. I don't need to go to the beach," remarked Kyle. He was the main reason why Ethan decided against taking the kids out in between their studying. Kyle did not like to miss school.
"Kyle sometimes is boring!" Kenzie remarked. Her words granted her a little scolding from her mother.
"No, Kenzie," warned Samantha. "Kyle just has other interest."
"Well, I don't care if I am boring. I am very smart and I'll be the richest man in the city, just like Daddy!" Kyle claimed, crossing his arms against his chest.
The couple wound up laughing, but Ethan closed the conversation for the night, saying, "Remember, Kenzie, each one of us is unique. Respect the preference of others, especially your family members."
"Always love each other," reminded Samantha.
With a sigh, Kenzie said, "I'm sorry, Kyle."
"It's okay, Kenzie," answered Kyle, hugging his sister before saying, "Goodnight."
"Goodnight, Kyle." Kenzie looked up to Samantha and said, "Goodnight, Mommy, Daddy. I love you."
The little girl reached for Samantha's cheeks and kissed her mother goodnight. She did the same with her father.
Kyle also followed, pecking on his parent's cheeks and saying goodnight. "I love you, Mom, Dad and Kenzie."
"Goodnight, guys. I love you so much," Samantha responded, giving the children their goodnight kiss.
Ethan did the same, pecking on his children.
After settling down, Ethan studied his wife, cuddling with Kenzie on the opposite side of the bed. He also pulled Kyle closer together before he said, "Goodnight, hon. I love you."
A smile easily became painted on Samantha's face. She just had to get up for a second and reached for her husband's lips. Following a peck, she answered, "Goodnight, hon. I love you too."
***
Over 24 hours later.
After long hours of flying across the pacific ocean, Samantha and Ethan's private jet already landed in one of the Asian countries, famous for its mountain resorts; Bali.
After landing at the airport, a private luxury car drove them for another four hours before reaching their final destination.
Outside the sitting area was a huge private pool, sitting at the edge of the cliff. On top of the huge living room, outside was an equally enormous sun lounge terrace.
When she and Ethan followed the butler around, they were brought to the main bedroom. He said, "This is the bedroom. It features a view of the forest and the large outdoor shower area."
Samantha's eyes were fixed on the bed decor. Rose petals were scattered around the bed and a bucket of wine and two glasses were ready on the side table. A box of truffles was placed on top of the scattered flowers.
Making her way to the bathroom, her eyes narrowed. Saying the shower area was large was an understatement. It was practically around two hundred square meters in area. It had both an indoor and outdoor shower area, plus a huge jacuzzi tub that faced the cliffs.
Yet again, Samantha exclaimed, "Oh, my god! This is... this is just amazing!"
While Samantha was already used to the luxury Ethan provided her, the idea of seeing this chic accommodation in the middle of the forest was just too overwhelming.
When their butler was done, giving them the full tour of the villa, a map, and an orientation of the entire property, he left, reminding the couple that he was just a call away, should they need anything from him.
Seeing the doors closed behind them, Ethan turned to Samantha and said, "Let's take a bath first. After which, let's drink wine... Let's have one round of bed action before we rest from an exhausting journey."
Yet again, Samantha's jaws dropped. She flushed before objecting, "How about we rest first?"
"Honey, they had our bed romantically turned down." With a smirk on his face, he suggested, "We can't disappoint the resort. We have to make use of it."
"How do I have such a horny husband?" Complained Samantha while putting both her hands on her waist.
Ethan grinned, walking closer to her. He answered, "It's okay... because I only have the hots for you." He pecked the side of her cheek and whispered to her ear, "At least, I only want to make love to my wife and no one else."
Clearing his throat, he reminded, "Remember, we are... on our honeymoon. We are expected to act accordingly."
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