Betrayed By Husband, Stolen By Brother In Law

"Are you sure you want to go?"

Melanie paused mid-step and turned to face Adam, lifting a brow at his ’pouty’ tone. "Yes," she said slowly, dragging the word out with mock patience. "I want to go. You met them, remember? They seem like perfectly normal people is what you said. I think I’d like to get to know them properly."

Adam leaned against the doorframe with folded arms and scowled, "You could’ve said no. Or just met them over lunch. Dinner, even. But no-three days away? A vacation? Without me? I don’t like it."

She smirked and crossed the room toward him, stopping just close enough to tease him but not touch. "Ah, so that’s what this is about."

He didn’t respond and simply glared at her.

Melanie giggled, leaned in, and pressed a kiss to the corner of his lips, "You don’t like the idea of me going alone because you’re worried? Is that it?"

Adam’s arms were around her waist before she could finish that question and move away, pulling her flush against him. "Melanie Collins," he murmured near her ear, voice low and deliberate, "I don’t like being away from you. Not for a night. Not even a few hours. You’re mine. How am I supposed to sleep knowing you’re off with some strangers. I don’t like it one bit."

She laughed, as her hands slid up his chest, fingers toying with the little pieces of ’jewellery’ on his chest as she teased," Its just tonight. You’ll be able to join us tomorrow, won’t you?"

Adam shook his head and then nodded and asked hopefully," Why don’t we go tomorrow?" As she glared at him, he raised his hands in mock surrender even as his lips brushed across her cheek,"I’m just saying, we could go together tomorrow. I’ll be fine to drive. I am sure they would not mind.. You wouldn’t have to sleep alone... and neither would I."

Melanie tilted her head, pretending to consider it. "Tempting," she said softly. "But I already promised. It’s just one night without you. Anyway, even if I stay back, you have to attend the overnight camp that the school has organised for Adir. So, we will have to separate. Why not go early then?"