Shades of Scarlet Episode #2

She had altered one of the upstairs rooms into a studio for her husband, but her preferred to work here in the parlor l, or perhaps in the dinning room. He claimed that he enjoy being close to her while he worked. Even if he did have a tendency to retreat into his own world, he knew she was near.

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Lucien wrapped his long arms around her. "Why do you look so glum, love?"
Telling him would only start an argument, but she didn't like to lie. Lucien hated deception of any kind. Besides, she didn't ever want to hide her feelings from the man she loved with all her hearts. Eve took a deep breath. Katherine is going to have a child. According to her physician, she'll have the baby in November.
That's a good news.

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Eve pursed her lips. She was happy for her friend; she truly was. But still why wasn't she pregnant?
Lucien read the expression on her face too well, and gathered her close. I thought we had decided not to worry about this for a while longer.
You decided we wouldn't worry, Eve snapped, her face buried against Lucien's chest.
It is too soon to be concerned, he said sensibly. Too soon! How could he say that? "We've been married eight months. She argued. And we where together for three months before the wedding! Almost a year, Lucien. A year! Some women get pregnant the first time the let a man touch them.
Lucien was warm, tender and when he kissed her, she was swept away do easily His kiss touched her everywhere, from the inside out.
Just when she felt herself begin to melt, Eve drew her lips away from his. You can't make me forget just by kissing me.

To be continued tomorrow. Stay happy and safe. Cheers!