A SECOND CHANCE CH.14
"Dreams and Kisses"

Anette awoke the next day in bed wearing a nightgown with Vlad's arms holding her to his chest. He was still asleep and was holding her tight and possessively. She snuggled closer and fell asleep.
Anette awoke and looked at the room around her. She shivered and snuggled closer to Vlad. He held her tighter and closer. They were in a cold dark cell. Like a prison..
Anette awoke and looked to see Vlad smiling down at her. She smiled back and kissed him lightly. He kissed back and nuzzled her face. "Vlad.." Anette said. "Yes my love?" he asked. "Have you ever... Had a dream where it seems that God is trying to tell you something... Like an event that might happen in the future?" she asked. "Yes. I have." he answered. "I had a dream of our wedding. I couldn't see the bride's face but from behind she looked exactly like you." She smiled. "Did you have a dream like that?" he asked stroking her hair. She nodded. "I woke up and looked at the room I was in. It was a cell. Like in a dungeon, a prison. It was freezing cold so I moved closer to you and you held me tighter and closer. We were laying on hay with two blankets over us. We were both cold and hungry.. It was so real.." she said as he listened. "I think God is trying to tell you something.." Vlad said stroking Anette's long wavy raven hair. She nodded in agreement. "But I do not understand it.." she said. "I do not either." he answered. "Thank you my love... For listening to me." she said. "You're welcome my darling..." he answered kissing her forehead. "I truly do not deserve you.." Anette said blushing. "Never say that. You deserved to be blessed by God. You had been through much in your life. It is I who did not deserve you." Vlad said stroking his wife's hair. "You deserved to be blessed by God my love. And your blessing was me.. A wife for you to love and to love you in return.." she said. He smiled. His wife was a blessing to him. She was an angel. She was his very own angel, his very own wife, his best friend. "Anette.. Do you consider me not only your husband but a friend?" he asked her. "Of course! You are my best friend Vlad. I can tell you anything." she said hugging him. He smiled. "You are my best friend too.." he said nuzzling her hair. She smiled. They were both blessed. They were the love of each other's lives and they were each other's best friend, they were living happily together.

The couple got out of bed and got dressed. Vlad tied Anette's corset and she thanked him with a quick soft kiss. He chuckled and kissed her forehead as he ruffled her hair playfully. She smiled at her husband lovingly. He led her out of his chamber and to breakfast. They ate and Vlad had a meeting with his generals. Anette came with him to sit in his lap and to be with him. He held her to his chest as she sat in his lap. The generals droned on about the war. She fell asleep in his arms and he stroked her hair softly as he listened. Her body was warm and comforting as he held her to his chest. Her peaceful breathing soothed him and told him that she was alive and that she wasn't a figment of his imagination. Her beautiful face was snuggled up near his neck and was buried in his shirt. Her arms were against his chest and were small compared to his that were wrapped around her. Her long, wavy raven hair cascaded down her shoulders and veiled her slightly from the generals' eyes. She was a true beauty and she was his. She rested in his lap for the entire meeting which was several hours. When the meeting was finally over he carried her out of the room. Anette awoke in her Vlad's arms as he carried her down the hallways. She smiled up at him and he smiled down at her. He gave her a quick kiss and carried her into his chamber.

He set her on the bed and sat next to her. She smiled at him and gave him a light kiss. He grabbed her head and pulled her in closer to deepen the kiss. They kissed deeply and passionately as they held each other. Anette pulled away for breath. She loved his kisses. They were so loving and passionate. Vlad loved her hugs. They were so warm and kind. He scooted her onto his lap and stroked her hair as he gave her ear a soft kiss. She blushed and nuzzled his face. He smiled in return. His beautiful, young bride was where she belonged, in his arms.

TO BE CONTINUED..