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64. Stage Two
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I feel the sun warming me up as I begin to wake up. I turn over to see Xavier resting next to me. I smile as I watch him sleep peacefully. I reach upwards, and place a gentle kiss on his cheek. I lower myself back on the bed to rest my head along his smooth chest. I relax as I listen to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. A few moments later, I head to our closet to get changed. Just as I'm leaving the closet, I feel firm hands wrap around my waist. I smile as Xavier twists me around so that I'm looking up at him. He places a passionate kiss on my lips, taking my breath away.
"Almost ready to go?" He asks, pulling away from me slightly.
"Yes. I'll be ready to leave in ten minutes. I just want to grab a quick breakfast first."
Xavier simply nods, as he heads into the closet to get changed. After I've had my breakfast, I make my way to Xavier's waiting car. We head out onto the highway on our way to the office. We separate our ways as Xavier heads to his office, a
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