Third person point of view
They swam around for a while more and went back up. They removed the gear and took deep breaths. Oliver had a huge smile on his face. " It is so good ". Christian smiled. They put the gear back on and did it for a while more. Oliver was done. They just floated on the sea. They swam a little around the area and the staff on the boat gave them some floaties.
Oliver slept on a mattress kind of floatie with Christian's help. He laid there with eyes closed and sunbathed. It wasn't too harsh and felt good. He opened his eyes and saw Christian swimming. Christian went around and came back to his side. He helped pushing him around. Oliver splashed water on him and played around. Christian chuckled and took revenge too.
They went back when it was already past lunch time. Oliver didn't like the sticky feeling on his body. Christian also did not like the clothes clinging to him. So they went back to their house first. Both of them took turns showering and felt better. This time Christian took a bath first. Oliver followed him and put on the black and white clothes.
They walked to the same street and had lunch there at a different restaurant. They went to a different area from the previous day and walked around aimlessly. They also walked along the beach for a while. They went back to the house after dinner. Oliver did get the beer. Christian stopped drinking after one glass but Oliver poured himself one more.
He put the empty glass aside and smacked his lips. He turned to Christian who was looking at the sea. Oliver pressed his lips together. He hesitated but spoke up in the end. " Can I tell you something ? " Christian turned to Oliver and nodded. He also changed his posture to sit towards him giving Oliver his full attention.
Oliver looked down and fiddled with his fingers. " Actually... when I first saw you, I thought you were really handsome. I was surprised but also happy that you were my blind date. And after I got to know you, I realized you are a really nice person. Very good. And I am very happy that I got to marry you ". Christian nodded.
Oliver looked up to meet his eyes. " I don't mean to doubt you or anything but I just can't control my thoughts sometimes. I keep wondering that if there was someone else in my place, would you treat them the same way you are treating me ? Would they be the ones enjoying all your gentleness and care like I am ? " He quickly shook his head.
" I really don't mean it in a bad way about you. I know you are a very nice person. Just... " He looked down again. " It is me that is the problem. It bothered me a bit so I decided to say it. I am sorry for saying something like this but... I wanted to say it ". Christian looked down. He got up and squatted in front of Oliver.
He took both of his hands in his and rubbed his knuckles with his thumb. " I am sorry. I am the one who made you feel that way. I didn't realize you would think that way ". Oliver shook his head but Christian stopped him. " It is alright. I am happy you told me. I would've felt bad if you didn't tell me and suffered alone ". He squeezed Oliver's hands.
" And the answer I can give you is no. There is no one else Oliver. There is only you. The one I met on the blind date is you. The one I married is you. The one I like is also you. It would be weird for me to tell you I love you when we only know each other for such a short time, but I am willing to spend a lifetime to get to know you and tell you those words for sure one day ".
Oliver bit his lip. Christian smiled at him. " I have no reason to be good to a stranger unless I want to. You are the one I married so of course I care about you and want to take care of you and give you the best ". Oliver threw himself onto Christian and hugged him tightly. Christian held him and stood up. He hugged him back just as tight.
Oliver buried his face in his neck to calm down. He sniffled and pulled away when he did. Christian held his face and rubbed his cheeks. " So don't think like that anymore. And if you ever want some kind of assurance, come to me. I will tell you the same thing again and again ". Oliver smiled and nodded.
Christian smiled wider and rubbed his head. He let out a sigh in his heart. He should also open up to him but... he still hesitated a little. He did not say anything at the end. " All good now ? " Oliver nodded with a small smile. Christian chuckled. " Let's sleep now. It is already late ". Oliver nodded and they went back inside.
-MG