Escape A Barson story

Chapter 22

Rafael awoke with Olivia Benson in his arms. He didn't want to move, ever. Olivia was sleeping on his chest, her limbs were tangled with his. He loved her, she loved him in return, They both knew it. They had been a couple for days now, and Rafael was living in his idea of heaven. The only thing he could think of that would make it better would be Olivia's speedy recovery. She seemed to be over the flu, she took her last antibiotic yesterday in the late afternoon. However, her badly sprained ankle still throbbed a lot. He wished it would heal faster. it hurt him to see her in pain. He would do everything humanly possible to keep pain away from her, and when he couldn't, he would soothe her.
He was called out of his thoughts by Olivia's voice. "Rafa", she sighed, opening her eyes."Good morning, Livia." He answered in a whisper. "Good morning, angel."Olivia laughed. "I'm not an angel, Rafa.""We disagree, that's alright, it's not the first time.""And it won't be the last", she added."You're right, but we'll work it out, because that's what we do." He pressed his lips to her forehead, and allowed them to just stay there.
"Rafa". she whispered "I have been running from you, from these feelings I have for you for a decade. I stopped, I promise, no more running." Rafael removed his lips from her forehead and spoke. "Good. I promise, we will have a wonderful life together, even when things are not easy, even when times are difficult. I am committed to you, I am yours, you are the owner of my heart.""Rafa" She choked out, feeling tears in her eyes. "Rafael Barba... you... you are the rightful owner of my heart. I'm sorry I ran from this... from you... from us."
Rafael's eyes found hers. "We found our way back to each other, we always do, we always will." I love you, I love Noah. I want you to be my wife, I want Noah to be my son." He moved his right hand to her face, and after a long moment, he brushed her tears away with his fingertips."Rafa", she whispered, overwhelmed by his love, and its power. "I need to be, I want to be with you. I need to be... close to you... now.""I'm here, tell me what you need, say it.""Rafa, do you mind making love to me?" He was surprised to see her blush."I'll never mind, it is one of the greatest pleasures of life." Olivia slowly straddled him, and guided him into her, loving and needing the closeness."Careful of your ankle, you have to tell me if you feel any pain or discomfort, and we'll find another position. I can't hurt you", he said breathlessly, loving, and needing the sensation of her so close to him. Slowly, he began to move inside her, savoring, and prolonging the moment. Her moans fueled the fire already inside him , and led him into the best mind-blowing orgasm he had ever had so far. He was sure there would be more. Making love to her got better every time. He craved her, only her. He needed her like food and air, he couldn't get close enough to her.He felt her tighten, fighting her release to prolong it. "I'm here, Livia. I'm here with you, I can feel you.""Ah, Ah", she moaned."Don't fight it anymore, let go. This won't be our last time. Te amo, siempre. Livia, Livia", he chanted. The sound of her fairly new nickname sent her over the edge. "Oh, Oh, Oh, she cried, as the best orgasm she had ever had washed over her, making her see stars. She found his lips, and kissed them when she felt herself coming down, Rafael kissed her hungrily, and that prolonged it.
"Rafa", she whispered when she was once again wrapped in his arms. Rafael was awe-struck again, she had that effect on him. He was about to say something, but Olivia's ringing cell phone interrupted him. Olivia took it from the top of what Rafael considered her nightstand. She pressed the talk button, and spoke. "Hello?""Olivia, it's Steven. The Garlands gave me your cell phone number. Have you given any thought to what we discussed days ago?""Yes, Steven." Olivia watched Rafael roll his eyes. "It won't work out between us. I'm sure there is someone out there for you, but that person is not me.""That is not what I hoped to hear", Steven said, sadly."I'm sorry that you're upset, but I promise you, you'll get over it quickly. Your feelings for me aren't strong. I injured myself . I haven't heard from you in over a week.""I'm sorry, Olivia, I can do better, I can make you happy.""I am happy, and I wish you the best. Goodbye, Steven.""Goodbye, Olivia", Steven answered.
A moment later. Olivia placed her phone back on her nightstand. "Are you ever going to tell me why you and Steven didn't get along?" She asked. Rafael gently pulled her back into his arms.
"In law school, he befriended me, I helped him study, and I caught him trying to turn in my papers as his. I never helped him or spoke to him again, but we had classes together, and he continued to try to steal my work. He lacked integrity. What he did then doesn't matter now. I do hate that you dated him.""I'm sorry. I was sad, and lonely, and you're right. The Garlands fixed me up with him, and I didn't want to disappoint them. I didn't want to disappoint Chief Garland, especially. He was my boss. I was trying to escape my feelings for you. I was wrong. I was so wrong, Rafa" Rafael kissed the top of her head.
"Would you like to join me in the shower or tub, Captain?" He asked."The shower. We have to pick Noah up from the Garlands today.""I miss him.""I do too, Rafa." Olivia said, kissing his lips, and leaving the warm bed to dress for the day. Just as Rafael was following her out of bed. They both heard the doorbell ring. "Are you expecting anyone?" Olivia asked."No." He answered, escaping the bed. He found a pair of pants and a T-shirt, and quickly dressed. The bell rang again. I'll get it." He pecked Olivia's lips, ran out of the room, and closed the bedroom door, giving Olivia privacy. The bell rang again, and he sprinted to it. "Who is it?""It's your mother, open the door." Lucia Barba said. Rafael unlocked the door, and opened it, slowly.
"Mami, what are you doing here?" Lucia stepped inside the house."You didn't think I would spend Christmas without my son, did you? It's 11 AM here. Why do you have bedhead? Why are you blushing?""Ow", Olivia said, as she limped out of the master bedroom. Rafael rushed over to her."Lean on me", he said. She did as he requested without protest. She allowed him to help her onto her favorite spot on one of the couches. I"I'll be right back." He ran to the kitchen, got an ice pack, and raced back to her. He quickly settled the ice on her ankle.
"Hello, Mrs. Barba." Olivia greeted,
"Captain Benson, it's good to see you. Call me Lucia. I'm happy to see you 2 worked things out. Rafi, was miserable without you in his life. Now that you're sleeping with my son, when are you going to marry him?""Mami!""What? I'm thrilled. You have to tell me how you got here.""If it's OK with Liv", we'll tell you some of the story over lunch after we pick up Noah.""It's more than OK", Olivia answered.

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Rafael, Olivia, and Lucia got into Rafael's car. Rafael drove first to the cabin he called an icebox to retrieve all of Noah's things that were there, He insisted his mother, and Olivia stay in the warm car. He went in and was out in no more than 10 minutes.He quickly placed Noah's things in the trunk, got back into the car, and drove away from the icebox. They picked up Noah. Lamai smiled when she realized that Olivia and Rafael were a couple. Rafael drove them to his house, and prepared lunch.Over lunch, Rafael and Olivia told Noah and Lucia how they became a couple. Noah was happy, now he could ask his uncle Rafa to be his dad. Lucia knew her son belonged with Olivia, she never saw him smile this much. She was grateful that Olivia found a way to forgive her son, and move past what he did to protect her. Lucia found herself adoring Olivia and Noah. After lunch, Rafael sat with Olivia while she elevated her ankle again. Lucia and Noah talked, and laughed. The 4 of them ate soup together for dinner, and then they decided to play board games until it was time for bed.

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Lucia chased her son and Olivia out of the house for a date night in public. Rafael drove Olivia to Bailey's Steakhouse. They were the only customers in the place, and they were grateful for the privacy. Their stakes were served quickly. As their waiter walked away from the table for 2, Olivia spoke. "I don't normally order steak. ""You were sick for over a week. it might help your ankle heal. I think it's a good choice." Rafael said. He cut his steak and took a bite. "This is a dream come true, Liv. I have wanted to take you out to dinner for years." Olivia smiled, and took a bite of her steak, as she tasted it, she realized that she was starving.
She took a few more bites of food before she looked into Rafael's eyes. "You knew I was going to be here in Colorado for Noah's winter break. didn't you?""I was already here when Carisi called, and told me you were coming to Colorado.I didn't know what town you were going to.""So it was meant to be that you ran into me.""Yes.""Rafa, I wasn't raised to believe in a god, I wasn't raised to believe things were meant to be, but I do believe that at least sometimes." She took a sip of water, and continued. "I was meant to be Noah's mother. You were meant to come into my life."Rafael smiled. "I know", he said. "You Olivia Benson have given me faith." He watched as a blush formed on Olivia's cheeks, her fork fell from her hand and to her plate. "Liv, may I hold your hand?""Yes", she whispered, reaching across the table. Rafael gently took her hand in his, and gazed into her intense beautiful eyes. He opened his mouth, and began to sing. Perhaps I had a wicked childhood,
Perhaps I had a mis'rable youth.
But somewhere in my wicked, mis'rable past
There must've been a moment of truth.
For here you are, standing there,
Loving me.
Whether or not you should.
So, somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good.

Nothing comes from nothing
Nothing ever could
So somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
Olivia had tears in her eyes. "Rafa, I didn't know you sang... "Your voice is so amazing.. so beautiful.""I have been waiting to sing to you, this seemed like the perfect moment to do it. I'll sing to you every night if you would like.""I would love that, Rafa."
Rafael smiled. "The song I sang just now reminds me of you and I. It's from the movie version of The Sound Of Music. It was written by Richard Rodgers.""If you ever decide to leave the law profession, you can always make a good living as a singer. I think you should audition for Broadway ."Rafael chuckled. "Thank-you, mi alma." A shiver followed by a feeling of warmth ran through Olivia's body at the sound of his voice, and the meaning of his words."I love you, Rafa", she said, softly. "I love you, you're my best friend, I want everything with you, and now I realize we can have it. Thank-you.""We can have everything, and we will, Liv." The couple finished their food in a comfortable silence. In this silence both of them thought about how grateful they were for each other.
Moments later, Rafael paid the bill, and walked out of the steak house holding Olivia's hand. He took her to the bookstore that Steven refused to. They browsed in the bookstore hand in hand for 2 hours. When they returned to the vacation home they found Lucia and Noah asleep on a couch. Olivia woke Noah and escorted him to his room, and Rafael led his mother to her room after waking her.As soon as Lucia and Noah were asleep in their rooms with their bedroom doors closed, Rafael and Olivia met up. They walked to their favorite spots on the couch, and sat down. Within 5 minutes Olivia fell asleep on Rafael's shoulder. Rafael kissed her head, and soon followed her into dreamland.