New Beginnings

Settling In

        A few days had past, Nikki was released from the hospital, and advised by her doctor to take it easy the next couple of weeks. She was so relieved to be home with Victor and Christianson, and just wanted things to get back to normal. Walking into the ranch for the first time in two weeks, felt like she was entering heaven. Nikki was great full that while she was recovering in the hospital, she managed to convince Victor to drop the charges against Jack. She hoped that Jack's family would use the time he would've spent in jail, to get him help, so he could heal. Nikki almost gave up after Victor relentlessly refused to let Jack get off without being punished, but she kept up the fight. She knew this was the best option for her family and her marriage. A trial would've just dredged up hurt feelings and old vendetta's, which is the last thing she wanted for Christianson to be put through, or herself for that matter.

      Victor had drawn Nikki a bath, after Christianson had gone to sleep, to help her relax after the stress she had been under the last few months. Victor, being the over protector he is, carried her up the stairs, and even sat her in the bathtub- too afraid she would slip and fall. At times, Nikki had become annoyed at Victor hovering over her every second of the day, but came to appreciate it. Victor did everything for her, including taking care of Christianson by himself- which she adored to see. Nikki loved seeing how much having their son, had changed Victor. He had become more patient, and understanding. Nikki saw how patient he had become, he wasn't so on edge. Nikki for once in Victor's life had seen him at peace

       Nikki was enjoying the shoulder and neck massage, Victor was giving her as she relaxed in the hot, steamy water- just the way she liked it. She loved feeling his strong but gentle hands against her soft, warm skin.

"You look gorgeous," Victor whispered, looking at her perfect hour-glass figure.

Nikki chuckled. "Thank you, darling. After all, I am married to the sexiest man on earth."

"Oh yeah," he giggled.

"Why don't you join me," she seductively suggested.

"Darling, you know I would, but you need your rest to heal."

"Yes, but it's not like we're going to do anything,," she told him, "I just want your arms around me. I need that."

"Alright, I suppose I could join you," he whispered, driving her crazy. "Because we are just going to cuddle, you know we can't do any more than that, yet," he told her with emphasis on yet.

       Victor took off his clothes, garment by garment, as Nikki looked on. The sight of his sun kissed skin, and rock hard muscles, was more than enough to drive her over the edge.

"Get in," she told him, trying her best not to sound hoarse. She moved forward, as he got in, putting his legs on each side of Nikki. Nikki leaned back onto Victor's chest, and he put his arms around her.

       Victor lathered a loofah, with a coconut scented body wash. Slowly making his way up and down her body.

When they were finished, Nikki laid back onto his chest, enjoying the warmth of his breath cascading on her neck.

"I love you," she told him. Victor kissed her forehead. "I love you, too."