As Jacob woke up from his deep sleep, a large smile painted his face. He felt guilty for the joy he was experiencing because of the recent events, but he couldn't help it. Maria was finally his and his alone. Every waking day he was with her was a day worth waking up for. He threw off his sheets and slowly got dressed, preparing to walk downstairs and see if anyone else was awake. He opened his door slowly, looking over at Maria's door to see if she was still asleep.
He heard small sounds of conversation coming from downstairs. Jacob walked up to Maria's door and gently knocked on it. After waiting three moments, Maria finally opened it slowly. Her hair was an absolute mess, and her eyes still seemed to be adjusting to the light. Despite her disheveled appearance, Jaocb leaned in and gave her a small kiss on the cheek.
"Good morning. Thank you for last night."
Maria smiled brightly.
"I loved every second of it. I'll finish getting ready and be right down."
