1. My Heart #romance COMPLETED

Chapter 18

Ricardo quickly rushed into the room kneeling beside Juliet as he carefully took her into his arms.
"Juliet, baby. Please open your eyes for me," he said as tears ran down his cheeks disappearing into his beard.
"Ricky..." she whispered before passing out.
As he gathered her closer to him, he shouted at one of his men to remove the chains from her legs.

He carried here out, to the car as Greg and Anita waited for them. Anita quickly checked Juliet and hooked her up to the IV she had carried with her knowing her friend was suffering from dehydration. Once they arrived at Ricardo's house, Ricardo carried her to their room and gently laid her on the bed. Anita checked her friends' vitals and satisfied with what she saw knew there was no need for her to be admitted into hospital.

"What is going to happen to Dominic?" Ricardo asked Greg.
"Don't worry about him, we will put his talents to good use or else he will be joining Carmen on our list," he stated softly no wanting to disturb the ladies. On looking in their direction he saw his wife sleeping beside her friend, holding her hand.
"Let's leave them to rest," Greg said as he ushered Ricardo out of the room.
"No don't close the door, leave it open," Ricardo said as they left the room.
Settling in the living room both men sat quietly, each lost in his own thoughts. Julie slept peacefully due to the sedative Anita had given. When she woke up, she found herself in her room, and judging from the lighting in her room she figured it was noon time. She got out of bed, removing the needle stuck in her arm as she stood up.

"Ricky!" she called out.

A wave of dizziness overtook her as she swayed beside the bed. Before she fell, she felt a strong pair of hands catch her fall.
"I got you babe, take it easy. What are you doing out of bed?" he chided.
Helping her back into bed, he propped her against her pillows, helping her get comfortable. Just then Mary entered with a bowl of soup, expressing her happiness to see Julie. Anita and Greg joined them glad to see Julie up.

Upon telling Julie the whole story, Greg informed them that Jason had been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ricardo's parents. Larry called Juliet glad that she was safe, and so were their parents. They told her, that they were coming with Larry to see her. She was glad she would have her family around. Ricardo slowly fed her, her soup, as she still felt weak. Ricardo stayed by her side, holding her securely in his arms.

Her parents arrived the following morning and were glad to see her well, as well as happy to finally meet Ricardo. They left after a week with Greg and Anita. Ricardo stayed by her side, never letting her out of his site, to the extent of staying close to the bathroom as she showered.
"Ricardo could you please hand me a towel, I forgot to bring one with me."
Opening the door slightly she took the towel from him and he chuckled leaving her. Once she got dressed, she found him sitting on the couch watching an old movie.

He pulled her onto his lap and held her close nuzzling her neck.
Sitting up, she looked at him with a frown.
"When was the last time you shaved?"

Before he could reply she stood up and headed to the bathroom. She came back with a towel and his shaving kit.
"Baby, what are you doing?"
"Just relax darling, I just need to take care of a little problem," she said as she took out some shaving cream and a shaving blade sitting on the table in front of him. "You know I love your beard, but a grizzly bear I do not want in this house?" she said in a bossy tone.

"Sorry about that, sweetheart. Just give me the blade and I will fix this problem right away."
"No, let me she said, as she squeezed some cream into her hands and began to massage it onto his face."

His body became tense when she took the razor blade. Feeling this, she stood up and straddled his lap settling them both comfortably on the couch and slowly started to shave off his beard as she felt him relax under her. Keeping his eyes on her as she shaved off his beard, he couldn't help but admire her innocence and beauty, as she was more focused on the task at hand. As she leaned closer he placed his hands on her petite waist to keep her steady as her movements were giving him a big problem.

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As I wiped his face and applied some aftershave on him, I felt his hands travel up my back pulling me closer to him.
Leaning in closer to whisper in his ear, "You don't want to know what I am thinking about, especially in this position with your hands on me," she told him huskily gently biting his neck.
Running a finger down his open shirt, I could see pure lust in his eyes as they travelled down to my chest.
With a knowing smirk I wiggled out of his arms and quickly took away the shaving kit.

"Ricardo are you going to keep sitting there or come with me," she asked him as she walked back into the room. "Ricky!"
"What? Sorry love, just give me a minute."
Laughing she went to the kitchen to start preparing their breakfast, Mary had been given some time off, so it was just the two of them as they also no longer needed a lot of security. Ricardo came in a while later just as she put some bread in the toaster. Juliet watched him as he sauntered over to where she stood beside the counter.
Before she could say anything he lifted her onto the counter top and stood in between her legs.

"That was a mean little game you played upstairs, baby. Now you I have to punish you for that neat little trick of yours," he said leaning closer to her.
Biting her lip, Juliet tried to get away from him, but his grip was firm as he held her in place. Brushing a strand of her hair behind her ear, he cupped her cheek and he kissed her slowly and gently savouring the kiss.

She wanted to taste him, but he refused to give her what she wanted making her become agitated. He blew as trail of warm breath down her neck making her shudder as he went to lightly nibbled on her neck. Wrapping her legs around him, she pulled him closer to her, with a knowing smirk he help her hands behind her back as he claimed her lips once more, plunging his tongue into her already parted lips.

"Hmm, mint my favourite," he murmured coming up for air before claiming her lips once more.
He heard her moan as their tongues fought for dominance. He kept her hands locked behind her back as he knew how badly she wanted to touch him as she pulled him closer to her with her legs. Finally releasing them, she quickly wrapped her arms around his neck, enjoying the feel of his silky hair in her hands.

The smell of burning bread brought them out of their passionate kiss, as they broke apart panting for air.
Ricardo chuckled at her dazed expression as he threw away their burnt bread. Leaving her on the counter he went on to prepare our breakfast.
"Babe, do you want tea or juice with your breakfast?"
"Juice will be fine darling, she said as she brought their plates for him to dish out their food.

After they had breakfast, they had a day out to themselves. Upon returning home Ricardo had a small surprise for her.

The lights were off as they entered the house. A soft glow of light provided by the candles led them to the balcony were a romantic dinner had been set up.
"Ricky what's all this for?"
"It's just a thank you for being in my life, even though you have been through so much because of me," he said shyly as he looked at his feet.
"Oh, baby you didn't have to do this, I would have been satisfied with your words," she said as she gave him a warm hug.

After their dinner, they sat down in the lounge enjoying each other's company.
"Have I told you how beautiful you look today angel?" he said pulling her closer to him.
"About a dozen or so times baby," she said resting her head on his chest, listening to the rhythm of his heard beat."
Trailing a finger along his neck down to his chest she felt his heart beat increase rapidly.
"You should stop that angel or else there will be consequences."
"What type of consequences Mr Andrews? You should know I can handle anything you throw at me."

"Angel you shouldn't play with fire. You might get burnt," he whispered into her ear.
"I can take care of any burn I am a doc...."
She didn't finish her sentence as his lips silenced her words. Picking her up, she wrapped her arms around him as they headed to their room, finally consummating their marriage.