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I turn to him, taking his other hand into mine as we stand in front of each other.“I like it, too, Judah.”

On my tiptoes, I stretch to wrap my arms around his neck.He picks me up and I close my legs around him.And then we kiss like we’ve never kissed before with the moonlight as a backdrop to our love story.This isn’t just a honeymoon.This is our forever, no matter how long that may be.

Chapter 33

Monday morning, weawake to a breakfast of fresh fruit, pastries and coffee that’s rich enough to make the laziest person alert.Autumn is still asleep as she should be after the flight, and the way I kept her up last night and on into the early morning hours.I was tempted to wake her so she could eat, but she looked so serene – so peaceful – that I let her rest.She would need it for the rest of the day’s activities.

Later in themorning, we met up with a guide for a private lagoon tour.Neither of us had ever been snorkeling, but my baby had more guts than I did.She dived, saw a variety of fish and stingrays.

After the tour, we grabbed a quick lunch and then it was time for a couple’s massage.And while we lay face down, we could see the water and fish beneath us via a glass floor.Absolutely phenomenal.

Dinner was simple as well.Since we’d been eating all day, we grabbed something light and then it was back to the bungalow where we took a bath together in that huge tub in the room.

On Tuesday, Ithought it would be fun to rent some scooters and do our own little tour around the island.We ended up going to Matira Beach – enjoying white sand, the palm trees, clear water, and even the rays of sunlight hit just at the right angles.Most people say it’s the best beach in Bora Bora.I say everything on this island fits us perfectly.And nothing beats watching Autumn walking out of the water wearing a two-piece black swimsuit that contrasts with her buttery brown complexion.

At night, we went to a Tahitian cultural show at our resort, witnessing things that I’ve only seen on travel channels – people playing hand drums, fire dancers and an outdoor feast of local cuisine that we indulged in.Just when I didn’t think this day could get any better than the day prior.

On Wednesday, weslept in.We didn’t make any plans – didn’t want to.I just wanted to enjoy her in the peace and quiet of our bungalow.That’s why ordering breakfast in bed was the move.We sat there and ate croissants, eggs, sausage and drank coffee and juice.

“How have you been enjoying things so far?”I asked her.

“Oh, I’ve been having the time of my life, Judah.If we were to leave today I’d be completely satisfied.”

“I feel the same way, but we have today, Thursday and Friday left.”

“We’re flying back home Saturday morning?”

“Unfortunately, yes.”

She smiled.“It’s not unfortunate.We’re going to make the best of the time we have left.That’s what we’re going to do.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

In the afternoon, we had a photoshoot.The resort arranged it all.We just had to show up.I made sure we were color coordinated before we left.I have on a white shirt and khakis.Autumn is wearing a sleeveless white dress and gold sandals.

“You look beautiful,” I told her.

“So do you,” she said.

“Now, let’s go take these pics.”

On Thursday, wetook a kayak in still waters of the turquoise lagoon before sunrise just to be able to have a bomb view from Mount Otemanu.It’s like a dream – like a postcard right in front of your face.The views were completely breathtaking.

Today, Friday, isour last full day here.We’re having a private dinner on the beach.It’s just us, a table in the sand and torches nearby.And it’s strategic where they have the table placed.It’s on the shoreline so that our feet are brushed with water intermittently while we sit and eat.I have never experienced anything like it.

“What do you think?”I ask Autumn.

“It’s different.”

“Different in a good way?”

“Definitely.I can’t wait to tell Riley everything we’ve done.”

“You haven’t talked to her since we’ve been here?”

“No.Haven’t texted or anything.I wanted all of my focus to be on you.”

“I appreciate that.”

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