Morning sunshine.

I had slept in later than normal, only because I was damn near exhausted from flying back and forth. I knew I was jet legged. Hell isn't that just normal for someone who flew back and forth damn near daily? But when I turned to grab a hold of Bianca I found the bed empty. I pushed myself up with my elbow, rubbing my eyes.

"Izzy?" I called, finding the bedroom in the hut empty. My heart did a wild dance. She wouldn't leave. She didn't remember... and she wouldn't leave. I knew that... yet... my heart still danced. I stood, tugging some boxers and shorts on before heading out of the bedroom. The house was empty and just as I was about to freak I caught site of her through the drapes outside on the sand.

My heart settled and I found myself smiling. She looked so beautiful in the sun. Her dark hair swung in the wind, her skin shined like diamonds against the bright sun. She was... perfect. It's why I stole her. Even if it wasn't exactly stealing since she was mine to begin with. Dante threw her away.. and she was mine. He stole her. Not me.

I came out of the curtains on the sliding glass door and made my way across the sand. I came up behind her, sliding arms around her waist. "It's me, Bella." I whispered, kissing her shoulder. "Enjoying the morning air are we?" I asked, letting my hands splay over her stomach and moving over her hips.

I had dreamt about Dante all night. No matter how many times I woke up, I kept dreaming about him. I hated it. Finally, I just decided I didn't want to sleep anymore. The sun was just starting to come up, so I decided to pull my panties and nightgown on and head outside for some fresh air.

But it didn't seem to matter. No matter where I went or what I did, I kept thinking about Dante. I had walked the shoreline for about an hour before heading back. But I really didn't want to go back inside yet. All I wanted was to stand out here, water lapping at my feet and trying NOT to think about Dante.

I felt arms wrap around me from behind, and even though I knew they weren't Dante's, a part of me wished that they were his. Closing my eyes, I rested back against Julian's bare chest. "That's what I'm doing," I spoke softly, my eyes still closed. "Couldn't sleep, so I went for a walk down the beach. It's amazing how quiet it is when no one is around."

It wasn't like anyone was really around anyway, but as the day went on, sounds from the island seemed to carry all the way up and down the coastline. It had been nice just to have a few moments of silence. "Are you leaving for New York again?" He was always gone. I had so much time to myself. I had all my songs memorized again. And even that song that I had kept humming last week, I finally figured out all the words to it, but I still couldn't find it on my CDs. I was still trying to find out where it came from, but was coming up empty.

"Tomorrow morning, yes." I said, kissing her neck. "But till then I'm all yours." I took a deep breath. I could bring her to New York with me for the game but that would be risking too much so I knew it wasn't a good choice. "Do you miss me when I'm gone? Because I know I miss you all the time." I hugged her tighter to me. "I especially miss moments like this. You have no idea how much I truly love you, Isabella."

I turned in his arms, looking up at him, letting my arms slide up and around his neck. "I love you too, Jules. Ti amo," I smiled, speaking to him in Italian. "And I do miss you. Every moment you're gone. I even miss you when I'm asleep and you're right there beside me in the bed. I really don't like sleeping." That really wasn't the reason why, but it was good enough.

"God, you're perfect. You make my heart swell." I kissed her lips softly. "I can't wait..." I sighed, "maybe I'm getting ahead of myself... but I can't wait to get married..." I pulled her hand up toward me. "For you to wear my ring again."

I swallowed, smiling softly up at him. "I want that too, Jules. Whenever you want, I will be Mrs. Julius Luis." I smiled even more up at him and pulled his head down to mine to kiss him gently.

I tugged the ring I carried in my pocket everywhere out of my shorts pocket, and held it in front of her. "I carried it all over with me.." I slid it on her left ring finger and kissed her knuckles. "I love you Bianca Isabella Parisi. My Bella." I kissed her lips. I couldn't be happier. I lifted her up slightly, twirling her as I laughed. "I'm so happy!"

I giggled slightly, mostly to cover up the welling anxiety I felt building up in my chest. This was what I wanted, I kept telling myself over and over in my head. "I'm so happy too, Jules." I told him softly, kissing his lips again. "So happy."

I set her on her feet. "Soon? Maybe after I get back from the Superbowl?" I asked, letting my hands rub up and down her back. "I can't wait to make you my wife!"

I nodded quickly, swallowing the lump in my throat. "Yes, Jules. Yes, as soon as you want!"

I kissed her lips deeply, hugging her to me. "You need to start planning now! The day after I get back we'll finally do it. We'll finally say I do!"

I giggled, hugging him tightly, afraid to let go. This wasn't right. I should be marrying Dante, but he didn't love me anymore. He had been using me, why, I don't know. But he didn't really want me. Julius did and he was in love with me. This was what I was supposed to do. "I'll arrange everything tomorrow while you're gone. We can do some things today, but I just want to spend my time with you."

"That's all I want too." I whispered. "And maybe if we're lucky since we've been trying you're carrying my child.. and our family will start soon. You've made me the happiest man in the world." I kissed her forehead.

I smiled softly, turning my head softly and resting it against his chest. "And I'm the happiest girl, ever." I wasn't, but I had to pretend. I hugged him to me, tightly, not wanting to let go.

I closed my eyes burying my nose in her hair. I heard a crash of thunder above and glanced up. "I guess it's going to rain. Wanna head inside?"

Looking up, I saw the storm was moving in fast. Shaking my head, I looked at him. "No. Can we stay out here in the rain?" I smiled up at him, letting my arms slide down his shoulders.

I smiled, capturing her face in my fingers. "We sure can." I whispered, kissing her as the first drop hit my shoulder and ran down my back.