Marina was coaxed awake by lips on her face. The soft lips moved slowly down to her neck and a tongue soon joined them. Marina smiled and inhaled the scent of the woman nuzzling her neck. The aroma was familiar Francesca! The smile quickly left her face as Marinas eyes flew open and her hands reached for Francescas head. She pulled Francesca away from her neck to look at her.

What are you doing here? Marina asked conscious of the fact that she was barely clothed under the sheets.

I told you Id be home on the 17th, Francesca said trying to return her mouth to Marinas throat.

But I was supposed to come get you at the airport at noon, Marina said keeping Francescas lips from her skin.

I caught an earlier flight I thought youd be glad I was home early, Francesca said looking down at Marina and brushing the hair from her face. Marina didnt reply. You ARE happy Im home right? Francesca asked with an icy tone in her voice.

Of course I am Im just shocked to see you so early. Marina looked at the clock on the nightstand and saw that it was 5:30. She started to get up, but Francesca pushed her back down on the bed.

Whats the hurry? Ive missed you, Francesca said returning once again to Marinas throat. Marina pushed the woman away gently and moved to get out of bed again.

I have to open the caf. I agreed to open today since I was planning on leaving early to come get you, Marina lied quickly. This time Francesca allowed her to rise and Marina made her way to the bathroom.

Call and get someone else to do it, Francesca said following closely behind her.

I cant call them this early! I told them that I would be in and Im going to do it. If you would have called

If I would have called it wouldnt have been a surprise, now would it? Francesca asked leaning against the door frame as she watched Marina brush her teeth, wash her face, pull a brush through her hair, and then put it up. As Marina walked towards her to leave the bathroom, Francesca blocked her way. Call someone else, she said in the demanding tone she always used with Marina when she thought the other woman wasnt doing as she wished.