Chap 1

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The rain was coming down hard, and the power was flickering on and off until it eventually stayed off.

'Well, that's the last of the candles we have.' Max said while laying out the last 2 candles.

'At least they're long and smell good.' Zoey replied, lighting them.

'You know, all these candles in this big empty room, kind of feels romantic.'

Mischief look. 'What are you suggesting, Mr. Richman?'

'I think you might know, Miss Goodman.'

'Well, I'm certainly flattered! But I haven't shaved my legs in a while, and I have this library book that I will have to return in 2 days that I should try to read.' Zoey said, and walked away.

'Aw man!' Max thought in defeat.

Then Zoey emerged from the bedroom in her night clothes.

'I was just kidding, silly! Get over here.'

That night, they had more fun during a rainy, no-power night then they had during the last 2 nights of their honeymoon.

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