The next day, as soft, warm sunlight streamed through the open window of the master bedroom, Nikki slowly, contentedly blinked awaked as a soft smile slowly spread across her face. Rolling over in bed, she realized Victor wasn't there and decided to go looking for him.
Throwing her robe on, she made her way downstairs, hoping to find him there.
Thankfully, there he stood in a jean shirt and black dress pants, his shirt open at the collar.
As she got closer to where he stood beside the couch, she could hear his phone conversation. "Yes, Dr. Cornwell, I understand, the tests have to be done as soon as possible."
She listened closely, hoping to overhear some of what the doctor was saying. Realizing that she couldn't risk getting too close to where he was standing and making it obvious that she was eavesdropping, Nikki busied herself with fixing herself breakfast from the sidebar in the livingroom.
Meanwhile, Victor was intently listening to what Dr. Cornwell had to say. "Victor, we need to do the tests so we have a better idea of exactly what we're dealing with and can begin mapping out the affected areas and decide on the most appropriate course of action."
"Okay, I'll see you this afternoon at three, thank you. Yes, goodbye." With that, Victor hung up, unaware Nikki had heard the whole thing.
Turning around, a contented smile spread on Victor's face as his gaze locked with Nikki's.
"What did Dr. Cornwell want?" Nikki asked as she sat on the couch beside him.
"We need to discuss a few things, nothing to worry about." Victor's tone of voice and demeanor told her something wasn't right.
Not wanting to start a fight, she carefully asked, "You were acting pretty strange last night, what happened?"
"Just a bad day at the office, nothing for you to be concerned about."
The look in his eyes told her whatever happened the night before had nothing to do with work! When he didn't say anything else, she called his name.
"Where were you just now?"
"I was just thinking, that's all."
"About what?"
"How I don't take the time to appreciate you like I should."
'The way he says that, I don't know, something about the tone of his voice tells me I'm not imagining anything! Something's very wrong here!'
Determined to get the answers she sought, Nikki asked, "Victor, what's going on? What is it? Why are you acting like this?"
"Like what? I have to have a reason to treat my wife well, all of a sudden, or what?" Victor asked defensively.
"No, of course not, it's just that...I don't know, I can tell something's going on. I wish you'd talk to me about it."
"Didn't I promise you last night that I'd tell you if there's anything you need to know about?" Victor asked, continuing to be defensive.
"Yes, but..."
"But nothing, there's nothing to worry about! Darling, please stop worrying, please."
"Alright, I'll let it go."
"Thank you."
'This isn't over, not by any means. I will figure out what's going on, count on that, Victor!' Nikki thought to herself determinedly.
"We've got other things to worry about. Victoria's moving into dangerous territory. She needs a bodyguard."
"I agree, I'll talk to her as soon as I get into the office."
"Thank you, I'm glad to hear that. She certainly doesn't need to leave anything to chance."
"You're right, what she needs is to make sure she stays safe."
"I agree, I'm not sure she'll do that though."
"Why not?"
"Victor, she's out for revenge! She doesn't care how she gets it either!"
"Come on, I'm sure she'll do what she can to make sure nothing happens, she doesn't want to end up getting hurt." Victor replied, not seeing things the way his wife did, much to her disgust! "She wouldn't do anything, She certainly wouldn't go looking for revenge! Victoria knows better than that, she's got a good head on her shoulders!"Victor confidently replied.
"I know that, and, normally I'd agree. But, the way Victoria's been acting suggests otherwise."
With a naughty glint in his eyes and a mischievous smile, Victor changed the subject. "I would've thought you'd still be fast asleep after the night you had."
Returning his smile with the same sparkle in her eyes, Nikki replied, "I could say the same thing about you."
Chuckling, Victor abruptly pulled her to him so her body was flush with his own.
As passion raged through him and his desire began to be felt, he looked deep into her eyes and saw smouldering passion he knew matched his own. Finally, he crushed her lips with his own, as duties, obligations and all else was forgotten.
All that remained was a hunger so strong, so intense and all encompassing that, in that moment, all else was forgotten, rendered completely insignificant next to the desire racing through them both making their hearts pound. The kiss deepened, softened, yet it lost none of its passion, the sensuality and languid quality of it took her breath away.
Nikki sighed against his lips, as she wrapped her arms around his neck, playing with his hair.
Acting on instinct alone, she pressed herself more firmly against him, leaving no doubt that this was what she wanted, exactly where she wanted to be.
