Larsen Thompson

Attempting to lift the mood, I said, "I thought we were going to see the world".

Peering from behind the bike, he gave me a shy smile, and I could tell he was embarrassed that things didn't go as planned. I gave him a small shrug in return as if to say, what can you do? He averted his gaze and turned back toward the motorcycle. I knew that we were both thinking the same thing. In all of our excitement to tie the knot, we'd neglected to check up on the bike, which had notably been making strange sounds last week. I guess when you're busy making love, other things take the back seat.

Suddenly, he stood up and began to look around. I got up and followed him, my veil flapping in the wind. It would have been a magical feeling if we weren't stranded in the middle of the desert. With him taking my hand and looking both ways for oncoming traffic, which at 1:00 a.m. was no surprise that it was non-existent, we crossed the road. Once across the street, we looked for any sign of civilization. The only sign of life was a light shining in the distance from what I could only assume was an old warehouse. The light beckoned us forward. Perhaps, someone was on duty and could help us out of this predicament.

When we arrived at the facility, the entire place was surrounded by a wired fence. It reminded me of the one surrounding the park by my home, which we'd climb over in the middle of the night to make out on the playground while the city slept. I guess one could say there was never a dull moment between us.

Reading my mind once again, he said, "You up for a climb? It's not much different from what we're used to. I don't think it should be too difficult."

"Says the man who isn't in heels and a mini dress, " I replied, attempting but failing to hide a smile.

"Oops! Right," he said, shooting me a guilty look. "But you still look hot in them."

His eyes twinkled mischievously.

"I never said that I didn't," I retorted, and he grinned.

From the moment I got engaged, I knew I didn't want an extravagant gown. First, because I knew that a fancy dress would be out of my budget, and second, because it wasn't really my style. I chose this dress at a local thrift shop because it was simple, but sexy. Unfortunately, I was starting to realize how impractical it was.

"I can lift you up over the barricade," he said. "Our wedding night plans may have been cut short, but that doesn't mean this evening can't be romantic. If Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant can make breaking and entering swoon worthy in Notting Hill, why can't we?"

I chuckled. "All right you can help me up but no wandering eyes mister," I said, adjusting my dress as I prepared to climb onto his shoulders and over the fence.

I said it to tease him, and he knew it. He raised an eyebrow at me in amusement. We didn't have anything left to hide from one another.

"How dare you accuse me of being anything other than a gentleman," he replied.

Laughing, I climbed up over the barricade, and he quickly followed behind me with the stealth of a ninja and the eagerness of a child. As he hopped down, his jacket snagged on the fence.

"Oh crap!" he exclaimed, examining the damage.

"Truthfully, I'm surprised it lasted this long," I joked as we snuck our way over to the abandoned warehouse.

The environment was really unsettling, and the intense security measures surrounding the premise gave me the feeling that something important was hidden there. The sole source of light came from a small barn-like compartment. Exchanging looks, we made our way over to the illuminated area. With my nerves on edge, I peered at a tall door that was shielding the light.

"What do you think is behind it?" he asked me, and I knew the curiosity was killing him.

"I don't know, but whatever it is must be top secret because this place is sure under tight security, " I said. "Maybe there's a guard on the premises who can help us get your bike fixed."

"Maybe," he said, his eyes still glued on the mysterious door.

"It's killing you not to open that door isn't it?" I asked, as he shot me a sheepish look.

"I mean it sure is tempting. Of all of the places we could have broken down at, we ended up here. It has to be a sign from the universe, " he said, matter of factly.

"Since when do you believe in signs from the universe?" I asked.

"Since the universe sent you my way, " he said with a chuckle.

I shook my head in amusement, but secretly, felt warmth radiate through my body over his cheesy sentiment.

"Fine!" I said, caving in. "But if we get caught, don't expect me to pull a Bonnie and Clyde and go down with you."

"I don't expect you to," he said, and then added with a grin, "But, I know you would choose to do so."

The look he gave me filled my stomach with butterflies. Gosh, I loved this man! He was kind enough not to pull me along into whatever chaos crossed his path, but he was correct. I'd jump right in and weather the eye of the storm with him. We were soulmates for a reason. We'd only been married for a couple of hours, and we were already having our first adventure under the moonlight. Who knew what else awaited us down the road?