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“I had no idea,” I attack him. “Why weren’t you honest with me? I would have understood. You could have prevented my heart from being shattered again, did you even think about that?”
“Please, forgive me,” he takes my hand in his. “I felt so threatened by her. You’re the most important love I’ve ever had. Thanks to you I realized what I need in life, and who the people were that I want around me. I trusted that Avi would always be there for you. I know how important you are to him.”
I hug him and covering his face with kisses.
“I’ve missed you so much. How could you have done this to me? You were my first love. The first man who had ever strummed the chords of my heart.” I cling on to him and burst into tears. “I’ve missed your touch so much,” I add, tearful.
“Me too,” he wipes his own tears away.
“I apologize for everything, my sweet love. We’ll make everything right, I promise. But now,” he adds with a little smile, “we’re running out of time. Let’s focus on planning the most magical wedding ever. One that would reflect how much I love you, and the wedding I imagine we would have had.”
“Yes,” I smile. “It sounds perfect.”
“Besides there’s another matter we need to address,” Michael continues. “The commercial, remember?”
“I completely forgot about it!” I confess.
“Should we do it, leave everything behind us and create a memory that would last for a lifetime? There’s also a financial element to it. I know how important being independent is for you.”
“But is it still appropriate, considering everything we’ve been through?” I wonder out loud.
“Everyone’s been talking about us anyway. I’m done hiding. Let’s have our own type of closure.”
“Okay,” I agree. “Let’s do it.”
The shooting day is finally here. An international team made up from of the best face and body makeup artists and hair stylists follows us throughout the day. Michael, of course, knows everyone. All these professionals respect him and ask for his advice on each and every step. He checks every frame, enriches every image with his ideas. Everyone does as he says without any qualms or questions. Clearly, they appreciate him, both personally and professionally.
The commercial is for a famous sports lingerie company. The set is comprised of a wide, simple wooden bed covered in a white sheet and two pillows. There are wooden carriage wheels and straw scattered on the ground, and the torn sheets strewn on the wooden poles billow from the large fans. The set looks sensual and perfect. We’re both slathered in tanning oil, our skin glistens and shines.
I’m dressed in a white sports bra and stonewash jeans, my white thong peeking out from the back, and killer nude-colored, red-sole high heels. My long hair is drenched in oily saltwater and my makeup is smokey and purposely untidy. I look like a Hollywood actress in a magazine photo shoot. I’m more than pleased.
A glimpse of the elastic band of Michael’s boxers is noticeable under his unzipped blue jeans. His auburn hair is also sleek and smooth. At the photographer and director’s orders, I lean over him. We both begin posing.
Although I’m inexperienced, things seem to progress smoothly and I feel wonderful and empowered, so light in his arms. Our pictures reflect our magnetic chemistry. Everyone seems to be ecstatic with the results.
“That was the most beautiful closure we could have had,” he says enthusiastically. “This is going to be amazing! Thank you, Sam. Thank you for everything!” He kisses my forehead and hugs me tightly.
“I should thank you, Michael. You gave me another once-in-a-lifetime experience. Just your presence makes me feel at ease,” I hug him back. “I hope you know how important you are to me. I hope that you forever stay a part of my life. You’re inspirational. I wish you nothing but joy and happiness.” I warmly kiss his cheek, and he smiles. We pack our things and prepare to leave.
“I have to ask, what do you really think about everything that’s been going on lately?” I inquire.
“Do you mean, how do I feel about the fact that the woman I love is marrying the man I hold dearest in the whole wide world?” He smiles slyly.
“Yes,” I reply.
“I feel lucky to have a place in your heart, to have such pure and innocent love in my life. I know that I’m important to you. I don’t care how you choose to express it; love has different shades. Although Avi and you are tying the knot, I feel that we are all in this together. And now, let’s head out. I have one more surprise for you,” he says, and drives us to a solitary cabin hidden in the woods.
“It’s so beautiful here,” I marvel in the colorful view and intoxicating smells. He retrieves the key to our cabin, and we enter number 10. There’s a large bed in the center of the room. It’s covered in a white sheet scattered with purplish petals, two artistic towel-made swans facing each other, an ice bucket with a bottle of cool champagne, and an exotic fruit tray.
“What’s all this?” I ask, stunned.
He kneels.
“Although I can’t propose, I want to offer you my heart,” he stands up as he opens a jewelry gift box containing a sparkly diamond bracelet with an infinity pendant.
“I want us to make a commitment to each other. I want us to tie a knot, connecting one heart to the other. I want us both to always believe in our love and never forsake it.”
“I accept!” I wipe away a tear of joy. “You’re mine and I’m yours, I promise. Labels don’t mean a thing. I love you, Michael. I always have. I can’t deceive my own heart, I have nowhere to escape.”
