Garcìa

chapter 16

"Two weeks ago, Elijah Knight was arrested after charges had been pressed against him by an anonymous source. It has become clear that the charges had been pressed by several people. But the most known, are Rafael Knight and Valentina Garcìa. Ms. Garcìa had come out with a statement which told us he was the reason for her disappearance. Today we will hear what Elijah Knight's sentence will be." a reporter on the news said, on Rafael's tv.

Valentina and her family plus Ally, together with Rafael and his family, got together in Rafael's penthouse to watch Elijah's court session. Valentina had brought out a statement on the situation a week ago. Which was backed up by the police to show it's validity. Shortly after, Rafael commented on the matter as well and told the public he had been one of the many who had pressed charges. Today, they would hear what his sentence will be.

The entire time that they watched the tv, Valentina was holding back her tears. He was denying all the evidence in his face. It was so bad that even his own lawyer couldn't back him up anymore. The judges knew the evidence and were quickly convinced he was guilty. He continued arguing that they had it all wrong but to no avail. He was sentence to jail for a nice long time. Cheers broke out in Rafael's living room. Valentina had a teary smile on her face as she was hugged by her family and friends. Except Rafael off course, he didn't hug but he did sent her a smile which she returned.

"Let's fill our stomachs." Sierra said and let the group to the dining table.

They all settled down as Maggie and Ally walked in with the food, Leo trailing behind them with the drinks. They set it out on the table as Leo began filling glasses with champagne. They all sat down and started chatting away about the court session. They were all finally freed from the cruel man.

"I'll clean up the dishes." Valentina said once they finished dinner.

"I'll help." Rafael said and they started gathering the dishes.

They walked into the kitchen to the sink. Rafael opened the dishwasher as Valentina started rinsing the dishes so no food leftovers would end up in the dishwasher. Every time their fingers touched, they would look at each other before continuing on. Once everything that could go into the dishwasher was cleaned up, Valentina started rinsing off the last dishes.

She felt a breath on the back of her neck, causing her breath to hitch. She halted her movements when she felt a hand, Rafael's, slowly going up her arm. He trailed his hand up to her collarbone before trailing back down between her breasts. She sucked in a breath at the sensation.

"You are so beautiful." he breathed against her neck, causing shivers to go down her spine. "You captured my heart the moment we met." he whisper while wrapping his arms around her waist from behind her.

"Rafael..." she breathed out, causing him to let out a small groan.

Her head dropped back on his shoulder when he started trailing kisses up and down her neck. She gripped his arms around her stomach tightly, trying to hold on while enjoying the sensation of his kisses on her neck.

"You have no idea what you do to me." he said into her neck.

He turned her around by her hips causing her to let out a gasp. He pressed her into the counter behind her. He cupped her face, like he had done that one night. They looked deeply into each other's eyes. Feelings swimming around in them. He looked from her eyes to her lips and back to her eyes. She tilted her head up a little, giving him permission. He lowered his head and captured her lips with his own.

Valentina let out a sigh as she gripped the front of his jacket in her hands. He moved her lips with his with care and urgency at the same time. Like he had craved for this exact moment for a long time but wanted to take his time.

He swiped his tongue across her bottom lip, silently asking for entrance. She opened her mouth and welcomed his tongue with her own. Making Rafael groan. Rafael's hand moved from her face to her waist, pulling her closer to him. Valentina's hands moved up on his chest, into his hair.

They broke apart after a while, needing to breath. Rafael leaned his forehead against hers with his eyes closed. They were both trying to regain their breathing. He slowly opened his eyes and a soft smile appeared on his face.

"I have wanted to do that for so long." he whispered.

"How long?" she timidly asked in a whisper while massaging his scalp.

"For five years. The moment you got out. The times I went to Spain to visit. And every time after that." he whispered.

"That's a very long time." she whispered back which caused a soft chuckle from Rafael.

"Believe me, I know." he said while tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. "I have never met a woman so captivating as you. Never met a woman as undeniably gorgeous, angelic, goddess like as you. It is as if you're a gift from heaven to me. As if the universe heard my prayer for happiness and gave me you. I hid my smiles, adorations, amusement and... love for you for years. But I can't, not anymore. You own my heart and there is no returning it." he said while rubbing soft circles on her cheek with his thumb.

Valentina was shocked. She hadn't known. She herself only recently realised she had liked him for maybe two years and that it had recently bloomed into love. She always put it off on the fact that he was helping her and the only male in her proximity that was in her age-range. And the only male of her age she had a normal interaction with. But it seemed like she had been denying her feelings, like he had hidden them from her.

"Y-you love me?" she asked in a whisper, excitement building up inside of her.

"So much." he whispered back.

A big smile broke out onto her face. She pulled his face closer to hers before taking him in a soft, loving kiss. He quickly got over his surprise before kissing her back.

"I love you too." she said with a bright smile after they broke apart which caused Rafael to smile brightly.

"Be mine?" he asked her softly, gazing into the eyes he loved so much.

"Yes. If you'll be mine." she replied.

"Off course. Always." he said with the biggest smile before they shared another kiss.