Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Carlos took off his pants and answered calmly, “Change it to your birthday.”

Blushed, Debbie looked away and asked, “Whose birthday is this?” She couldn’t help but steal a glance at him and met his teasing eyes. She immediately Lowered her head to avoid eye contact.

“He’s impossible, ‘ she cursed silently.

“Megan’s,” answered Carlos as he walked towards the bathroom. Debbie’s face soured at the answer. She knew it instinctively, but it became more real when he finally confirmed it. As if realizing something wasn’t right, he added, “I Lent her my phone and she kept complaining that she couldn’t remember my PIN. So she changed it to her birthday. I forgot to change it back.”

“Is he trying to explain?’ Debbie thought.

Carlos turned to look at her and offered, “I’ll change all my passwords to your birthday, okay?” He wanted Debbie to blend into every aspect of his life. She was his wife, after all, and often at the forefront of his thoughts. He was a busy man, though, and could only juggle so many things at once. He had to make any number of decisions day in and day out to keep his business running. So sometimes, he’d make a snap decision without necessarily consulting his wife. The man wasn’t accustomed to married life. It would take some time getting used to it.

She pouted her lips.

an embarrassed smile, as she knew

meaningful glance at her before saying, “September

Lunar Calendar.”

September 5th. Oh no! Why didn’t you tell me about it earlier? I didn’t get you anything for your birthday.” Feeling guilty, Debbie jumped out of bed. Despite the fact that he was naked now, she wrapped her

“No, you already

her head to

what had happened on the

the ocean, it was my birthday. After boarding

the gift

didn’t know that day was his birthday, and

was hard to find the time to remind her. She meant a lot to him, and he was trying to make sure that she was a

it so hard sometimes? He scooped Debbie up