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Seven years ago

- I don't want this evening to end, whispers Camille.

Tonight we celebrate its 25th anniversary. After organizing a party for him with his close friends, a helicopter ride that allowed me to see one of his most beautiful smiles, I booked him a candlelit dinner with dishes designed for me. And as much to say that I am satisfied that she appreciated them.

And for the end of the evening, here we are in my huge garden, enveloped in the nocturnal freshness to observe the full moon.

Lying on the grass, I contemplate her, her gaze fixed on the starry sky.

With her fingertips, she caresses her chain that I gave her this evening, her eyes shining in the dark. My fingers run through his bare arm, which shivers with each pass.

Her face finally swivels in my direction, she frowns when she meets my insistent gaze.

- Stop looking at me like that Azel..

- How ? I ask.

- Well, like I'm the most beautiful wonder in the world. It makes me feel uncomfortable, you know.

My hand goes up to her cheek to caress her tenderly, unable to do without her soft skin.

- Because you just are. I answered sincerely.

- What a good talker! She launches after giving me a little tap on the shoulder, a smile on her lips and then settles in my arms. I embrace her affectionately placing a kiss on the top of her head.

We stay like this for a long time in silence and she seems very pensive.

- What's wrong?

She raises her head to meet my gaze, I replace a rebellious brown lock behind her ear, a sigh escapes her lips.

- I can't help but think of Emma, ​​I would have liked to see her today. Her divorce has devastated her, I confess that I am worried about her.

Emma is one of her close friends, who unfortunately could not save her marriage and who is going through a phase of depression.

- She will eventually overcome this stage, she is a fighter.

She nods silently, places her face against my neck and wraps my hand in hers.

- What couldn't you tolerate in our relationship? I end up asking.

She thought for a moment before answering me.

- Hum.. the lie I will say. As Honoré de Balzac said, a single lie destroys the absolute trust that...

- For some souls, is the very bottom of love.. I finished in a breath.

- Exactly. And about you? she asks in turn.

- Infidelity, I answered without hesitation. I cannot endure it. Imagining you with someone else would drive me crazy, I...

- Shhh... she orders me placing an index finger on my lips. In that case, be calm. I don't want anyone but you. It's only you who counts and who will make my heart beat.

I hug her tighter against me, reveling in her intoxicating scent.

She makes me vulnerable. She's not just an attractive and damn beautiful woman. She is sweet and wild, sure of herself and fragile, haunting and charming, understanding and sensitive. I can say that she is the most beautiful present that has been given to me.

- Only ten minutes before midnight, there is your last present left before the end of this day and I hope you like it.. I whispered against his ear.

- Yet another gift? She exclaims after straightening up.

I tell him to get up and close his eyes. She frowns incomprehensibly but eventually does, eager to find out what I have in store for her.

- You can open them, I tell him after a few seconds of waiting.

Once his eyelids open, his eyes widen. Her mouth forms a pretty O in surprise, which she later covers with her hand when she finds me on my knees holding a ring in her direction.

- Camille Perret, would you like to marry this poor man who is madly in love with you? I finally ask with my heart beating wildly.

- Oh damn no... she breathes, shaking her head negatively.

- No..? I asked confused feeling the anxiety rise in me.

- I was wondering when you'll end up offering it to me, idiot! Of course I want it ! She writes to herself with teary eyes throwing herself into my arms making us fall backwards.

His lips meet mine for a passionate kiss. I embrace her with love, moved, happy, lucky to be the one she has chosen to continue her life.

Very quickly, our clothes fly over one by one, unable to contain our devouring common passion.

- How about we get inside? I say between two kisses.

- Hum.. I suggest you take a midnight swim instead, she breathes, biting my lower lip.

- Your wishes are orders future Madame Simon.

She laughs out loud and wraps her hands around my neck. Her legs wrap around my waist, I carry her to lead us to the pool while she nibbles pleasantly on my neck.

Camille, I promise to fulfill you, to cherish you, to make you happy, to always be there for you, to love you as you deserve my better half.