Who the heck honked in the middle of the night?

A car slowly rolled by in the distance, disappearing into the night.

Sanford muttered a curse under his breath. "Probably some heartbroken soul jealous of our little display of affection."

Maggie couldn't help but giggle, hiding her face behind her hands.

It seemed their day was filled with near-misses. Every attempt at intimacy had been interrupted. Good things rarely came easily, truly!

"Let's get out of here," Sanford said with a sigh.

He opened the passenger door for her. Maggie slid in and gazed at the night sky. "Where to?" she asked.

Sanford started the car. "Home," he replied simply.

Home? Did he mean the Beauty Apartments?

A smile touched Maggie's lips as she pictured the spacious, comfortable apartment. How she missed it. Were they really going back there tonight?

As they drove, a comfortable silence settled between them.

Sanford unlocked the door upon arrival.

Before Maggie could react, he pulled her inside and swept her off her feet with a passionate kiss.

The intensity caught her off guard. “I haven't even taken off my shoes yet!"

"No worries, I can help with that later," he murmured, his voice husky.

His hands started to fumble with their clothes.

“Maybe we should-" she began, wanting to suggest a shower first.

But he cut her off with a finger to her Lips.

“Shh, Maggie. Remember what you promised me? Just follow my lead for now."

His eyes held a fiery intensity as he held her close. The promise was to please him.