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That’s okay. He can wait. He’s not going anywhere.
Her eyes sharpen and narrow. “You’re doing it again.”
“Doing what?”
“Looking at me funny. Do I have something on my face?”
“I don’t know. Let me check.” He takes her face in his hand, studying her carefully, and smears a streak of chocolate batter across her cheek.
Her expression melts into indulgent amusement. “Very funny.”
The thought drifts across his mind that on their wedding day, they will recreate a scene very much like this, and she will look at him in exactly this same way. He smiles. “There’s something there all right. Let me just—” He bends down and licks the cake batter from her face.
“Nice.” Her nose wrinkles. “Thanks. That’s very helpful.”
“You know me. Always trying to help.” He drags his thumb across her soft lips. “Hang on. I think there’s a little more right…” He lowers his head until his lips are just barely touching hers. “Here.”
Her eyes fall closed when he kisses her. The kitchen smells like chocolate, and the preheated oven envelops them in warmth as she sinks into his arms.
She is it for him. The love of his life. He can’t believe he almost let her go.
Her hand grips the front of his shirt as she pushes her face into his neck. Sighs. “I’m so happy right now.”
He slides one hand down her back while the other traps her hand against his heart. “Me too.”
Happy birthday to him.
