Salim turned in the key to Nicole's apartment only to be engulfed by the smell of a roasted turkey. A huge smile plastered on his face as his stomach demon growled in approval. With that face splitting grin, he walked towards the kitchen where Nicole was bending over the pan and stirring something with concentration.
He slowly crept behind her and circled his arms around her waist. Expecting the yelp of surprise from her, he put his palm over her mouth to drown the sound she was going to make. "It's me", he whispered nibbling her outer ear gently with his lips.
She sighed against his palm which was still covering her mouth and leaned back into his chest. Salim lowered his hand from her mouth and placed it on her waist along with his other hand. She smiled gently at the affectionate gestu
