She wasn't expecting those words from him and she wanted to scold him, but he immediately brought his thumb up, caressing her wet lips, "You see, many couples get tired on the day."
"It can always be another day, Maverick," she told him, trying to tell him they could actually be intimate after their marriage.
"It's a bloody tradition, Maxine. Must be the day. Today is the day, is it not?"
Wanting to look for whatever to stop their discussion, she lied, "You are heavy. Get off me. Let me breathe for a second, Maverick."
He blinked on hearing her remark before he slowly rolled off her. She breathed out in relief, however, she was surprised to see him back on her. "I..."
"Just for a second, Maxi. You needed a second breath."
"You...you take all words litera—"
"I will listen to you, now, okay?" He said.
