Maxerica

Comfy Couches

We arrive in Dominica at 8.
The sun is almost down and my back is killing me.
A group of paparazzi and towns people are awaiting us at the port. Several guards and a limo are there as well.
We answer a few questions and get a few pictures, then we go to the limo.
The guards tell us we will go to the back entrance of the mansion when we arrive.
I lean against Maxon as the car starts moving.
He looks at me.
"Well, we're here," he comments.
"Mhmm."
"You ok?"
"Yeah. I just feel a little sick."
"Do you want me to stop the car?"
"No. I think eating and being on the boat for so long just didn't work well with the baby. It's fine."
"Are you're sure?"
"I am."
"How's your back?"
"It hurts."
"Want me to rub it?"
"Not right now."
"Alright."
He kisses the top of my head.
I relax against him all the way to the mansion, which is in the center of the town.
Like the guards said, we go to the back entrance of the mansion.
Heidi and her husband, Mayor Christopher, are waiting at the entrance when we get there.
Heidi's now almost nine months pregnant.
I was around three months the last time I saw her and she was eight months.
We get out of the limo with the guards.
Heidi smiles at me when she sees me.
Some paparazzi followed us to take pictures of us arriving. 
We meet them by the door and shake hands, then we go inside.
Once the door is closed Heidi hugs me. I hug her back.
"Thank you both so much for coming," Christopher appreciates.
"It's no problem," Maxon replies.
"We hated to ask you to come so suddenly."
"We were glad to come."
"Do you guys want some tea?"
"We'd love some tea thank you."
"Let's go to the living room. You had dinner on the boat, correct?"
"Yes we did."
"Alright. Follow me."
We follow him to their living room.
We sit on the couches and my back feels so relieved.
I'm glad to be staying with a friend so I feel more relaxed and at home.
Traveling so much has worn me out and strained my back, so I'm grateful for the comfy couches.
Heidi turns on the fire in the fire place while Christopher brings in tea and fruit.
He pours each of our teas then sits.
He starts talking about the town with Maxon.
Heidi comes over and sits by me.
I smile at her.
"How are you feeling?" I ask.
"Good," she answers with a smile.
"When are you due?"
"Two weeks."
"Oh wow."
"I know. I'm very ready though."
"It's a lot worse than you'd expect."
"It is?"
"Yes. But it's so worth it."
"I'm definitely ready to see the baby. And we moved the baby shower to tomorrow. I figured it would be a good day since you'll be here already and it was supposed to be a day close to the invasion."
"That's perfect. I'm so glad I get to come."
"I'm glad too."
I sip my teach and grab a melon ball.
"Thanks for letting us stay here," I say.
"No need to thank us. We should be the ones thanking you. You're really helping Dominica," she replies.
"We will gladly help our people whenever they request it."
Heidi smiles and eats some strawberries.
"You guys are probably tired aren't you?" Heidi asks.
"A little. I don't mind staying up though," I answer.
"Once the boys are done talking we'll show you around."
"Your home is beautiful."
"Thank you. Chris didn't want the house to be very decorated, but I won that battle."
I laugh.
"Well you did good in winning," I say.
She laughs as well.
We eat more fruit while we talk.
Once the boys are done talking, Christopher show us around. Heidi was really tired so she went to bed.
In the basement they have an indoor pool. There's a couch and TV down there, as well as a bar station. They have white Christmas lights hanging on the ceiling and a few lanterns to light the room.
On the first floor is the kitchen, the living room, the dining room, a guest room, and two bathrooms. One of the bathrooms is attached to the guest room.
The second floor has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an extra room which has a poker table and darts board in it.
Once we're done with our tour, Christopher brings us to the downstairs guest room.
"You guys can stay in this guest room. It's the nicest," he says.
"It looks great. Thank you," I reply.
"There's towels, soap, shampoo, and conditioner in the bathroom. I think there's some face wash too. That wooden bin in the corner is for dirty clothes and the plastic is for trash. If you guys ever need anything just ask."
"We will."
"Great. Good night guys."
"Good night Chris."
He smiles and leaves.
I yawn and grab my night gown from our bag.
"Are you getting your shower?" Maxon asks me.
"Yeah.  I'll try to be quick," I answer.
"There's no need to rush. It's fine."
"Are you getting your shower after me?"
"No. I'll get mine in the morning."
"Or we could shower together," I tease.
He look at me with a slight blush on his face.
I laugh.
"Oh haha," he rolls his eyes.
I kiss his cheek then go to the bathroom with my utilities bag.
I turn the shower on to let the water heat up.
I undress and get in.
I quickly wash my hair and body.
I want to get to bed and wake up at a decent hour, so I don't want to take to long.
Once I'm satisfied, I turn the water off and ring my hair.
I dry myself off with the towel and change into my nightgown. I put my wet hair into a ponytail.
I look at myself in the large bathroom mirror.
I turn to my side and press the night gown against my skin below my belly button.
"Ugh," I complain.
This is the stage of my pregnancy that I don't look pregnant, I just look fat. Yes, I look fat pretty much all of the pregnancy, but I do look fat now.
I leave the bathroom and find Maxon reading in bed.
"You look comfy," I comment.
He look at me and smiles.
"Yeah. It's a very nice bed," he replies.
"Then I guess I'll have to join you."
I put my dirty clothes in the clothes bin.
I go over and lay by Maxon.
He puts his book aside and lays facing me.
"How was the shower?"
"Wonderful."
"To bad I didn't join you then."
"I know. You missed out."
"I'll just have to join you tomorrow."
I look at him. He has his handsome smirk on his face.
"Nobody's holding you back," I tell him.
"I'll have to remember that."
He kisses me. I kiss him back.
He puts his hand on my waist and trails it down to my thigh.
I run my hand up his chest.
We continue to kiss as long as we can hold our breath.
Maxon moves back and smiles at me.
"You're so beautiful," he softly whispers.
"I am?"
"Very."
"Thanks handsome."
"Want to go to bed?"
"Sure."
"Alright."
"But."
He looks at me.
"One more kiss," I request, touching my lips.
He smiles and pecks my lips.
He turns the light off and lays close to me.
"Good night," Maxon says.
"Good night," I reply.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
We both close our eyes and start to go to sleep.
"Hey Maxon," I get his attention.
"Yeah?"
"Thank you for bringing me."
He doesn't say anything for a minute. I start to think he fell asleep.
"You're welcome," he finally says before going to sleep.