Little Expectation More Love

Marcella's surprise for Tony was not all that. 

"Take me on a drive, Tony. Tell me how it drives," she held his arm.

Tony cupped her cheeks. Without blinking his eyes, he stared at her. Marcella tried to stare back at him as if they had a staring contest.

"What?" Marcella was the one who broke eye contact as she couldn't bear the intense love in his eyes. Her heart pounded wildly. 

"I love you, Birdie," he said with his eyes focused sharply on her eyes. 

Marcella buried her head on his chest. She couldn't handle the pounding of her heart. 

"Whaaaat?" 

Tony tried to lift her face but she shook her head. 

"What is it?" Tony asked. His tone revealed the mirth he had.

"My chest hurts," Marcella patted her chest. 

Tony laughed. "Should we see a doctor?" he asked. "It's not the first time I have said it and I only said it after you asked me to. You must be so unhealthy…"