Chapter 54 – A New Chapter
In their new house, Albert pushed Emily’s wheelchair up the paved walkway. The flurry of chaos they had experienced over the last two days was a far cry from the comfortable abode. Long shadows were created by the porch light’s warm glow, and the smell of freshly cut grass was carried by a refreshing breeze.
They could breathe for the first time in what seemed like an eternity when the storm finally passed. They entered the front foyer once he unlocked the door. Perfectly organized
minimalist furnishings and soft beige walls gave the impression that the space was ready to welcome its new occupants.
Albert stopped to appreciate the scene after wheeling Emily into the living room,
“This is it” he said softly,
“Our home”
Emily gave him a gentle smile,
“It’s perfect”
Albert escorted her into the bedroom, where the spacious bed waited. He paused, then knelt next to her, supporting her arms with his powerful hands,
“Ready to stand?” he asked
She nodded, her willingness showing through her fatigue. She got out of the wheelchair with his help, her legs unsteady but determined.
Emily’s eyes were full of gratitude as she smiled up at him,
“Thank you” she whispered.
Albert smiled back at her, his heart bursting with pride. He observed her cautiously walking, her movements deliberate but assured, to the restroom. He heard water gushing a few seconds after the door clicked shut behind her. He sighed and a slight smile appeared on his lips as he lay back against the bedpost.
The charges, the courtroom drama, and the shocking turns that rocked their life had all been terrifying events in the last few days. But suddenly there was a glimpse of calm when Albert heard the bathroom’s water flowing steadily.
He pondered about going with her, the idea nagging at him. Would she prefer that he be there? She would have undoubtedly said something if she had. He shook his head and laughed at himself. What was he doing? She was his wife, Albert got up and started unbuttoning his shirt with a newfound sense of self–assurance.
Emily entered the bathroom and allowed the warm water to run over her, erasing the
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lingering effects of the last few days. As the steam surrounded her, a welcome relief for her strained muscles and stressed nerves, she let out a sigh. Her thoughts were interrupted by a soft knock at the door as she tipped her head back and let the water trickle down her face,
” she called softly, already knowing who it was.
With his bare chest gleaming in the gentle light, Albert entered. The steam and heat were trapped in the tiny room as he shut the door behind him. Emily’s eyes were full of silent love as she turned to face him. Even though she was exhausted, his boyish smile made her heart skip a beat.
Albert picked up the sponge off the tub’s edge,
“Let me help you” he said, his voice low and tender.
Emily’s damp hair clung to her shoulders as she turned away from him. Albert started to gently clean her back after dipping the sponge into the soapy water, he moved slowly and deliberately, and his touch was soothing and cautious.
A feeling of closeness was formed as the steam grew thicker around them. She closed her eyes. and leaned into his touch as the sponge moved smoothly over her flesh. He proceeded deliberately, as if every swipe of the sponge could wipe away a piece of the mayhem they had experienced.
Albert turned her to him after finishing with her back. Her cheeks were heated from the heat, and water droplets stuck to her lashes. A featherlight touch between their noses sent a chill down each of their spines. They kissed passionately, without hesitancy.
It was slow but powerful, a blending of feelings that words could not express. As the water ran over them, Albert’s arms encircled her and drew her in. As their breaths mixed in the humid air, the kiss grew more intense. When Emily’s fingertips traced over his chest, he lifted her with ease and held her close to him as he carried her out of the restroom.
The bedroom was softly lighted, with a bedside lamp’s gentle glow giving the space a golden tint. Emily’s wet hair was spread out across the pillow as Albert set her gently on the bed, he trailed after, his form blending in perfectly with hers.
They moved in one, performing an age–old dance that was brimming with love and passion. Albert moved into her with a respectful touch, their eyes meeting in an unsaid bond. Each motion demonstrated their bond as they moved in unison, his rhythm steady and strong, hitting straight on that one spot.
The sounds of their intimate relationship filled the room, a symphony of whispers and sighs. that lifted them up. They lay entangled, their breaths mixing as they descended from the euphoria of their shared love when they eventually relaxed. Albert traced languid lines along Emily’s arm before planting a kiss on her shoulder.
She looked over at him,
“I’m sorry”
He frowned slightly, brushing a strand of hair from her face,
“For what?”
“For everything. For Sebastian, for the courtroom, for dragging you into this mess. You didn’t deserve any of it”
Albert silenced her with a kiss to her forehead.
“Don’t” he said firmly,
“Don’t apologize for things you couldn’t control We’re here now”
“Together, that’s all that matters”
