“ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOURS 1”

"Is it true what you said that your Papa will remove you from the company you worked so hard to lead since he retired?" that's what she asked Joaquin after a while.

They were already lying down. And she rested her head comfortably on his muscular arm.

With the weight of the sigh that Joaquin released, the answer to that question was obviously a "yes". But despite everything, she heard Joaquin answer her differently. She didn't know if her husband was just telling her that to ease her worries.

"I don't think Papa is serious about what he's saying," he said, turning to her and smiling.

"But what if he's serious? Are you willing to lose everything you've worked for? Because of Callie and me?” the tone of her speech naturally weakened when she said her last question.

"I love you both so much. So, the truth is that even if Papa removes me from the company, well, yes, I will be hurt because I have made a lot of sacrifices and hardships there. But I don't want to lose you two. You are my family and I hope he understands that."

The tone of Joaquin's speech was full of anticipation so in the end, it seemed as if what he said had been injected into her.

"I hope he doesn't hate you completely because of me and Callie. You know she also wants to be close to your father," she continued.

"I understand. Callie also told me about that the day Papa came to visit us here."

There was a moment of silence between the two of them after Joaquin said that. Lara at that moment was satisfied with her place by his side. And because of the tiredness, she can feel sleepiness pulling her towards the other side.

"Do you know that I had no idea what it was like to be in love?" Joaquin said after the long silence they shared.

Lara stared at her husband. She did not expect to hear such a thing from her man.

“W-What?” was the only thing she asked.

“That's the truth. I didn't know love before. That's why it was hard for me to recognize my feelings for you because I'm not familiar," said Joaquin who pinched her left cheek a little.

“I don't know how it all happened so fast. Because all I know is that I always want to see you. That's why I draw myself closer to you. Well, when I first saw you, it was not my plan to marry you to give my father what he wanted. I decided to marry you when I felt that I always miss you and I want to wake up in the morning with you next to me," Joaquin said.

The words he said at that moment really made Lara's chest beat faster. And that's in a positive way.

"When you accepted me as your boyfriend, I was really happy. I felt like I was the most handsome man in the world because I got you."

Lara smiled widely and bowed her head with a thrill because of what her husband said.

"I proved a lot when you came into my life, Lara. Ever since I became your boyfriend and especially when you agreed to marry me."

“P-Proven?” she asked, raising her face and looking straight into her husband's eyes.

"Yes. I have proven that having a serious and real relationship is perfect. Do you know that? The kind that doesn't just revolve around pure sex. The kind of love that accepts you even if you're just a simple person? I can't even blame my dad for giving me that kind of deal. Because almost all the women involved with me only want money. That is what they truly want from me.”

Lara couldn't think of anything to say at that moment. She seems to be paralyzed. She didn't know why but she was very happy with the words she heard from Joaquin.

"When you're in love, one of the many positive things you believe in is that no matter how difficult the situation is, you can handle it. Because you love each other. Because that love is the most important of all.”

"Oh, Joaquin," she said smiling, reaching out to her husband’s face to kiss him on the lips. "You don't know how much you made me happy with what you said," she said.

That's when Joaquin's hands moved and took her hands from his face. He then kissed them before moving to her forehead followed by her lips.

"Now that you know who I really am, I want you to know that I want to marry you again. This time a grand wedding. Because I also want to see you wearing a beautiful white wedding gown," Joaquin told her.

Both corners of Lara's eyes quickly warmed up because of what she heard. But even before she was completely defeated by her emotions, she tried to control them, and she succeeded.

"I want to give you the kind of life that you deserve, sweetheart. And even if I lose the company, I'll be able to give that to you and Callie. I can put up my own business. And you will be with me in running it. We'll start our legacy, together," said Joaquin passionately and full of dreams.

It was so good not only to hear but also to have the warm caress in her heart when her husband said that. It is true that he loves her very much. Not just because of what his lips say but even more is what he makes her feel. And she believes that instinct doesn't lie.

"What do you think? Are you willing to marry me again? This time, in church?” he asked again as she just stared at him.

"You shouldn't be asking me about that, Joaquin," she said, caressing his handsome face that was already growing a thin beard.

"I love you very much and no matter how many times, you are still the only man I will marry again and again," she said, pulling his neck and kissing his lips tenderly.

Lara's heart was so happy at that moment that she couldn't deny it. That's why what was actually just a simple kiss ended up being a passionate one.

Lara knew and felt that it was just a simple kiss that would end up in a hot scene again.

"Make love to me, my handsome President and CEO," Lara whispered, followed by a hearty laugh.

Joaquin looked at her face with a wide smile. After that, he bent down again to touch her with a small but burning kiss on her neck.

"Oh," Lara muttered when she felt the strong electric voltage that ran through every fiber of her body because of that simple gesture.

"You smell so good, sweetheart," Joaquin whispered again as he began to lower the strap of her thin nightgown.

Again, the effect of what her husband did was quick. She was very happy that night. Not because she found out that Joaquin was rich. Because the truth is, that's just a bonus.

What really brought joy to her heart was the thought despite everything she knew. After everything, Joaquin told her. Nothing has changed in the love she feels for him.

She had to admit that she was hurt when she found out about his previous reason for marrying her. That is about the agreement between him and Joaquin Sr.

But everything she learned was no longer important to her because everything he said next was washed away. Especially now that he is offering her marriage again.

"Is it true that you didn't love Tessa at all?" she asked then as if she was gasping for breath when she felt that Joaquin was able to lower the upper part of her nightgown around her waist.

Joaquin turned his neck again and got busy after her question. Then he moved towards her jawline and continued to her lips.

Joaquin's passionate kiss crushed her. And that was the kiss that consumed all her doubts forever. If there is. While his hands were busy caressing and feeling every hidden part of her body.

For a few moments, Joaquin kept doing that to her. While she seems to be slowly being set on fire. Until she finally reached what seemed to be the limit of her restraint. That's why she pushed her husband to the bed and then rode her.

She was already riding Joaquin when she decided to completely take off her nightgown.

"You haven't answered my question yet," she asked Joaquin softly and seductively, then she bowed.

When her husband opened his mouth, his fragrant breath hit her face. Lara's longing intensified because of that. That's why she took off her panties again and threw them on the floor.

"Why do I have a feeling you're going to be wild tonight?" that was the amusing question she heard from Joaquin.

The corner of Lara's lips lifted and then grabbed the hem of Joaquin's white shirt and pulled it up. Just like she did with the clothes she stripped from her body, she threw them on the floor.

She also did the same to the bottom cover of Joaquin's body. That's why in the end both of them don't have veils in their respective delicacies.

"Just answer my question, handsome," she said and began to touch her husband's chest with small kisses.

Lara heard the violent breaths that Joaquin released one after the other because of what she did.

"I told you. I did not love any woman, except you, dear wife," he said, feeling that her femininity at that moment was less than ready.

Lara immediately bit her lower lip because of that. Especially when in a naughty way and despite the fact that she was on top of him, Joaquin was able to feel her sensitive clit. And that was the weapon he used to let her know her weakness.

"Ha!" she said loudly.

What Joaquin said was true. Looks like she's going wild that night. And that's exactly how she feels. That's why she didn't flake anymore. She quickly pressed a kiss to her lips knowing that he was waiting for hers. Then she moved his hands and felt his steel-like manhood.

"How about Venus?" she asked again as their lips parted and then she began to caress his readiness with one of her hands.

"Oh fuck!" her husband said and then he pulled her neck and kissed her firmly on the lips. "Let's not talk about her, please?" he begged then kissed her again.

Deep inside her thoughts. Maybe Venus has a special place in Joaquin's heart. And as she said before. If it just happened that she wasn't the girl he was talking about, he would definitely be jealous. But because she is Venus. What is the reason for her to feel jealous of herself?

"Oh Joaquin, you don't know how much you hurt me with everything I found out and you confessed," she said while watching her husband's face.

She was sitting on top of the bed. Next to Joaquin where he lay. She was holding his manhood and was currently stroking it in a gentle manner with her small hand.

"Sweetheart, mmmnnn..." Joaquin said to her then reached out and caressed her face.

"Does that Tessa think she's the only one who's good in bed?" she said then chuckled.

The truth is, even if she didn't admit it, she was really affected by what Tessa said. Because feeling like that can't be taken away from her. The feeling of insecurity especially and the limited knowledge she has about sex. But if there's one thing, she can be proud of, it's the fact that Joaquin was the only man who dominated her.

With him is where she learned and to him is also where she felt the best feeling that she didn't think existed in the world.

"You don't have to compare yourself to her, Lara," said Joaquin.

She shrugged her shoulders and then opened her mouth again to speak. "I know that. That's why I also want to show you that I can make you happy. In the most special way, I know and I can," after saying that, she completely bent over Joaquin's weapon and placed it inside her hot and searching mouth.

What she does was followed by her husband’s loud cursing. It's a sign that he likes what she's doing. That's why he improved her work even more. Until the noises, Joaquin was making seemed like music to his ears.