Always, Just Us by Fiona Grace

Author:Fiona Grace [Grace, Fiona]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fiona Grace
Published: 2023-11-14T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Ariel stood with her back pressed against the cool pastel tiles of the bathroom wall, waiting for Miles's retching to subside. The smell of disinfectant hung in the air, mingling with the salty scent of the ocean breeze that filtered through the slightly ajar window. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

"Sorry," Miles whispered, his voice barely audible over the gurgling of the toilet as it flushed away the last remnants of their unfortunate dinner. Ariel opened her eyes and saw the look of pain, embarrassment, and regret etched into every line of his face.

"Let me get you cleaned up," she said softly, moving to the sink and running a cloth under the cold water. She wrung it out carefully, ensuring that only the slightest hint of moisture remained before returning to his side.

"Here," she murmured, pressing the damp cloth gently against his clammy forehead. She traced her fingers along the curve of his brow and down the slope of his nose, wiping away the beads of perspiration that clung to his skin.

"Thank you," Miles breathed, leaning into her touch and closing his eyes. His chest rose and fell in shallow, strained breaths, each exhale ragged and pained.

"I'm sorry, Ariel," he said, his voice breaking with emotion. "I never wanted our honeymoon to be like this. I feel like I've ruined everything."

Ariel's knew how much he had looked forward to exploring the quaint seaside town where they had decided to spend their honeymoon. She could see the frustration in his eyes, the desperate longing for things to have been different.

Ariel's heart ached as she looked into Miles's eyes, seeing the frustration and disappointment that mirrored her own. She gently squeezed his hand, her thumb tracing comforting circles on the back of his palm. "Miles, it's not your fault. We can't control everything," she reassured him, her voice soft and soothing.

"Maybe not," he admitted, his gaze downcast. "But I wanted our honeymoon to be perfect."

A tender smile curved Ariel's lips. "We'll make the best of the rest of our trip," she promised, leaning closer to press a soft kiss to his cheek. The warmth of their connection seemed to chase away the shadows in Miles's eyes, if only for a moment.

"Let's try to get some sleep," she suggested, her voice laced with fatigue. "We could both use some rest."

"All right," Miles agreed, his voice heavy with exhaustion. He leaned back against the pillows, closing his eyes as Ariel pulled the thin blanket over them.

As they lay there, side by side, Ariel's thoughts wandered to their sunlit wedding day, when they'd exchanged heartfelt vows on the beach. The love they shared was strong, and she knew that even this unfortunate turn of events couldn't break them apart. Despite the trials they faced, their love would flourish like the flowers in her mother's garden, nurtured by the warm rays of the sun.

"Goodnight, my love," Ariel whispered, her breath ghosting across Miles's cheek. His lips curved into a small smile, his features relaxing as he drifted off to sleep.

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