My Love Journey's
After The Storm's.

To celebrate the day of the return of peace to our relationship, Paul asked me to stay at his house all day so we could relax while eliminating the effects of a drunken night out.

"I'm on leave today." I muttered as Paul landed his butt on the couch next to me. I raised my knees to my chest and smiled looking at her confused face.

"Izin's holiday?"

"Yes" I replied, shrugging and leaning on her as she clasped my shoulders. My heart was completely overwhelmed with relief at this moment.

Paul has turned off the lights and we're ready to pick one good movie on Netflix. "Have you never been licensed before?" He placed the remote on his lap, looking very interested in discussing the matter of my leave.

I looked into her eyes glittering with pleasure as if I could drown me in there. "Working while drunk is not an experience I want to experience... I also have to straighten things out with you." I murmured, explaining, looking at the television screen hanging on the wall.

"You didn't go to work because of me."

"Well, more precisely because of us." I chuckle. "But I guarantee this won't happen again. We have to start opening up and being honest with each other, and of course not running away when there's a problem..."

He muttered in agreement and surprised me by stealing a flash kiss on my cheek. "What's that for?" I looked at him while smiling flirtatiously.

Paul shrugged his shoulders, the corner of his lips drawn to the awesome grin he always had, somehow still managed to make me feel the turmoil of the burning heat. "You're too sweet. And I love you." he said casually, without him knowing the sentence managed to raise the rhythm of my heartbeat. "Do you not want me to kiss you?"

Then Paul raised his eyebrows at me, asking for an answer. When I was sure I wasn't going to have a heart attack responding to his seduction signal, I said, "It's not so..."

She caught my flirtatious tone which triggered her smile to turn into an amazing grin and made her look even more charming, while her eyebrows were still raised high. "Then, how? Do you want me to kiss you somewhere else?" his voice weakened, his eyes glued to me. My blood ripples and I'm sure my cheeks must be blushing right now.

"Maybe." I smiled and shifted until my chest stuck to his chest.

"You're really naughty, Rapunzel..." Paul laughed and looked back at the television screen.

I frowned while my smile slowly dimmed. I had already imagined that something else would happen when he teased me with his words.

"Well what movie?" she asked then, as if she did not feel like she had distracted me.

I was silent for a moment with my eyebrows still furrowed, until Paul turned to me. "Paul, i..."

"Film first, love. Don't we need some kind of encouragement to get more excited?" His face looked cheerful as soon as I found myself gawking like a fool.

"Oh," I groaned.

Thinking that it was not important for our next activity, I snatched the remote from his hand and play the first movie that appeared without reading the title. Then I tossed the remote onto the sofa beside me and directly touched his hard arm. I looked at Paul who seemed hesitant to touch me after the movie started.

"Bianka, can I ask you something?" Paul looked at me with furrowed brows.

"What?"

"Do you expect my passion to be aroused by the Toy Story movies?"

When I realized what movie I had chosen, I laughed. "Oh, God... Sorry, I didn't pay much attention to it." I said then shook my head, feeling embarrassed and amused at the same time.

Paul laughed as he ruffled my hair, then he picked an American romantic comedy I had never seen before.

A few minutes later, I was lying on the couch while Paul was pushing me. Our chests clung to each other while my legs were coiled around his hips.

"I want you to tell me that you're uncomfortable with my lifestyle. I can take you on vacation, we'll go wherever you want. Just tell me how you feel, okay?" his murmur whispered under my ear, sending a delicious sensation all over my body.

My heart soared and I smiled. "Yes, I'll say it."

"I'm serious, Bianka. I couldn't accept the fact that you were leaving so I could play well." his voice sounded more raspy and deep, making my desire even more called out. "We'll fly to Greece to sunbathe or enjoy the city..."

My laughter slipped without me preventing it, until Paul lifted his body slightly to look at me. "Greece? You want to take me to a secluded place because I don't like excessive attention when we're outside?"

"Yes, I'll do whatever makes you comfortable, love. Promise me." snoring is serious.

"promise you?" I raised both hands to her face.

"Yes, Bianka. Talk to me whenever you feel uncomfortable. I'll obey your will, whatever it is..."

"Okay, I promise..."

He gave me a kiss to tie our promise. "Good." she said, then kissed me again. More deeply and demanding.

***

"Don't go," Paul hugged my waist while I was finishing my coffee in my glass.

I chuckled softly then turned to face him after putting the glass on the kitchen table. "My shift is only five hours today, it won't be as long as you think, Paul."

"Stay overnight again, I still miss you..." I looked at his black eyes that seemed to shine in the sunlight. "Your clothes and stuff are still here, right?"

His grip tightened on my waist while a single mischievous smile appeared at the corner of his lips. Being able to look at Paul like this was the happiest thing for me, I really felt safe and at peace. He is home to me.

Without answering his offer, I said. "I have to leave immediately. Dr. Grey's gonna nag all day if I'm late." I raise an eyebrow to affirm my words.

"Let me drive. I'm training today, but it'll be over by the time your hours are up" he said. "After that I'll pick you up, we'll sleep together tonight."

"Can't, Paul. Frosty's home alone, she's independent but still needs me. You know that, right?" my murmurs explained while smiling.

Paul was silent for a moment before returning to speak. "Because now our relationship is better, so I want to ask you something."

"What's that?"

"I want you to stay with me. In this house." Paul said in a serious tone, making my heart beat hard, and one smooth laugh rolled from between my lips.

"That's not a question..."

"You're right" said Paul, then snorted an amused laugh and lowered his head at a glance. "Will you stay with me?"

I really believe in him and I really love him. But I'm still afraid something bad might happen between us later if we stay together. "I'll consider it, Paul." I said. "We'll talk later, 'cause I need to get to the hospital right now."

***

"Good morning..." I greet a middle-aged female patient in her room with a smile.

"Hi, sus..." He returned my smile from the patient bed, the corner of his eyes wrinkled.

"How are you feeling today, Mrs. Stanley?" ask me while reading a clipboard that contains health information.

"Tired," he said, lifting his body slightly.

I continued to check his pulse while chatting for a moment. Making patients feel calm and safe while in the hospital is one of the priorities in working. Dr. Grey trusted me even more and let me go around by myself to check on the patient's condition because soon my first degree of education would be over. I'm so proud to have survived to this point.

Oh, don't be confused, guys... I did not need a long time to finish my school here because I had already become a scholar while in Indonesia. I can say I continue my studies in Germany as a formality so I can work in any hospital I want, but I still have to go through procedures such as applying for a job in general.

After five not-so-busy hours in the hospital, I finally finished my shift today. As if he found out that I had changed my uniform, Paul sent me a message.

From: Paul: Love, I'm ahead, yeah x

I came out of the dressing room without replying to the message, then I saw Travis walking in the same direction as me. I joined him.

"His name is Mary" Travis said. He was talking about a woman who was close to him. "She's a fun girl, you'll love her."

My mouth's curved. "Ah, I can't wait to meet him. We need to make a plan for that. I'll take Paul..."

"All right, but I need to ask him. Our relationship isn't that close, I don't want to make her think I'm pushing her." Travis explained.

Actually I know Travis is a good guy and he won't make a woman feel uncomfortable. "You're a really good man, Travis." I muttered to him. "I'm sure he'll like you."

Travis chuckles. "Thank you, Bianka. Is that Paul?"

I turned to follow Travis's gaze and found Paul's pitch-black sports cars parked by the side of the road. "Who else?" reply joking. Now, we walked over to that fancy car.

"Do you mind if I say hello to him for a moment? I want to congratulate him..."

The driver's car door opened and Paul appeared from there, his smile spreading as soon as he saw me. I'm happy that we've made it through the bleak times, making me believe that Paul and I have really returned to our warm and joyful relationship. I think we should stay in the same house soon to make things easier.

Paul left the car door open while he walked up to me. "Hi, baby." Without a doubt he put a quick kiss on my lips, which then made me a bit surprised because we were in a public place.

I smile. "Hey," I said, hoping in my heart that people would not recognize him.

"How are you, man?" greet Travis. I bet he's nervous right now.

Paul turned his face to look at Travis while I was holding his hand, giving a soft squeeze that indicated I asked him to be nice.

Paul smiled kindly. "Very good. You you?"

"Good, good.." Travis nodded his head, smiling widely. "Congratulations for your victory at the World Cup, you deserve it."

"Thank you" Paul chuckled. "The league bundes are about to start, who's your hero?"

"Of course Bayern. Which team is more worthy of support?" cetus Travis, still looks nervous.

"Good choice, Travis." Paul patted Travis' arm to show a little bit of his friendly side. "Uhm, I'm happy to see you, but we have to go now."

"Oh, yeah, yeah. Please..."

I waved at Travis as Paul drove me to the car. "See you tomorrow." I said with a smile, which Travis responded to. I can tell you he was very happy with the short chat with Paul just now.

"What are your activities tomorrow?" paul asked as soon as he drove the car away from the hospital area, still holding my hand.

"Oh, thank you, Lord... I'm off tomorrow. But there are about five hundred pages of books I have to read." I said, leaning on the passenger seat. I opened my shoes and raised my knees to my chest.

I turned my head to enjoy the beautiful and beautiful view. He's really handsome, inviting passion. He gripped the steering wheel with his one firm hand, his hoodie arm pulled up to the elbow, displaying the muscles of his hard arm. I've never felt sexual arousal while watching someone's arm before.

Then she glanced at me with the tip of her eyes while her lips turned a flirtatious grin that she had always relied on. "Stop looking at me like you want to pounce on me, love. Did you hear what I said?" He chuckled, refocusing his gaze on the road in front of him.

"What?" I murmured slowly, still looking at the line of thick veins in his hand.

"We're going out of town tonight. My mom asked me to take you to her house" said Paul.

"Oh, really? So, we're going there tonight?" my many.

"Yes." Yeah."

"Hey," I laughed, realizing he was nervous because his jaw suddenly tightened. "Calm down. You look very tense..."

Paul nodded his head while breathing. "We stopped by for a while at your house, yeah. You have to bring a change of clothes." he snored a few seconds later.

I cringed while facing him. "Are we going to stay?"

"Yes, if you don't mind. I don't think my mom would be happy if we just had a little chat with her. He's very curious about you..."

"Oh, well, I mean..." A soft laugh slid from between my lips. "I don't mind, but what about Frosty?"

Paul sighed while shaking his head. "You know? Just take her."

Without being able to prevent it, the corner of my lips lifted high upon hearing his words. "really?"

"Yes, he can come because I love you. Make sure he stays calm, because if he ever dares to attack me, I swear..."

The sentence was held back as I quickly moved my face to kiss her cheek. "Is that how you love me, hm?"

Paul laughed cheerfully. "Maybe" he said. I saw a dazzling happy glint emanating from his eyes.

"I love you too..."