The Boss's Daughter [Richard Armitage fanfic]

Chapter 19 -Christmas

I'm sorry for not posting this early! I was busy with school and family and everything. 
Writing this chapter left my heart so nostalgic! Please Christmas, be here soon!! 
Enjoy :) 

(Olivia's POV)

Christmas Eve finally knocked on my door and I was more than excited for it. Because these last months were the best I had during the year, I was so happy to make a huge family dinner at my place. Richard was helping me with the food and Sophie was doing all the pretty stuff to the table;

-Your parents are coming, right? –I asked him, while he dropped some chestnuts around the stuffed turkey, ready to go into the oven.

-Yes, they are probably on their way here by now. –he answered, looking through his watch. I smiled to myself. I was excited to meet his parents, finally. It will be a great family dinner, with our cousins, nephews and parents.

-Are you ok sweetheart? –he asked, looking concerned at me. He was wonderful that evening... He was wearing a light blue shirt with a black and red waistcoat above it, black tie and trousers and blue shoes, going along with his shirt. His hair was longer than the first we met and his beard was short but cute. The sleeves rolled up to his elbows gave him an even sexier look and the way he moved his body in my kitchen made me feel like I was married again. I wanted to have that view every day. My gorgeous man cooking in my kitchen, sleeping in my bed, watching television in my couch... I looked at his hands and I saw only his watch on his wrist. A wedding ring would fit perfectly between his long and erotic fingers. I was so lost on him that when I noticed, he splashed some water from his hands into my face.

-Ah! Bastard! You're going to ruin my makeup! –I shouted, hitting him on the shoulder and laughing.

-I asked you a question, but you appeared to be daydreaming... Are you all right? –he asked again, grabbing my waist and bringing me closer to him, to a sweet and tender kiss.

-Yes... I was just looking at you. You are beautiful, Richard. I can't forget to thank you mom tonight! –I said, leaving to the living room, while he laughed in my backside. We set everything ready and when I was done, I climbed upstairs and changed into my Christmas Eve clothes. A tight leather skirt, white blouse, a simple golden necklace with one emerald stone and black heels. I fixed my hair and re-touched my makeup. When I came down the stairs, Richard was setting some presents under the Christmas tree, next to my fireplace. I laughed and came behind him.

-What on earth are you doing? –I asked, kissing his cheek. He looked at me and blushed.

-I'm putting my presents under the Christmas tree. I have a present for each and one of your family. For you, I have two. And the third present I will give you tonight... at the bed. –he said, whispering in my ear. I felt a wave of butterflies in my stomach with that invitation and I smiled at his sexy smirk. Short minutes later our families were starting to arrive. I met Richard's parents and they were so lovely and kind. He looked so much like his mother! The eyes, the nose, the chin, mouth, everything! Then our cousins arrived as for my parents too. When I noticed, my living room was full of happy people, chatting and laughing. Then, we served the dinner and everyone seemed to like it. Richard touched my naked knee under the table and whispered.

-The food is great, love. –kissing my cheek after. I felt so loved and wanted by him. The dinner went so great and then we only had to wait until midnight to open the presents. The kids were crazy and they couldn't stop asking «What time is it?» every 10 seconds. We all sat down on the couch and I put a low Christmas song playing. Richard was drinking whisky and I was still drinking wine.

-Richard, my dear, what a wonderful woman you found! –his mother, Margaret, said, smiling lovely at me. I couldn't help but laugh and blush as a teenager.

-Thank you so much, Miss Armitage! I'm flattered. –I said, smiling back at her.

-Actually, mom, Olivia has something to ask you. –Richard said, laughing. I instantly remembered what I had to ask.

-Oh, yes! How could you make someone so gorgeous as Richard? –I asked her. She laughed, so adorable at me.

-Oh, please! Isn't it obvious? I made him that way so he could try to keep up with your beauty. –she said, drinking her tea calmly. I blushed again and Richard smiled at me. The digital watch on Richard's cousin wrist beeped and the kids instantly started jumping all around the living room.

-Midnight, midnight! Presents! –they shouted, so happy and thrilled.

-Merry Christmas everyone! –I said, raising my glass of wine and making a toast with everyone. I kissed Richard softly in his lips. First Christmas with him, the first of so many others. The first ones to open the presents were, of course, the kids. New cars, new clothes, new socks... They were more than happy, they were thrilled. Then, our cousins, then our parents. Then us, Richard and me. I took a squared present wrapped in a red and gold paper.

-For you! –I said, giving it to him. He smiled at took it. Quickly he unwrapped it and then he burst on laughing.

-No way! –he said, taking off the box from the left paper. It was Bilbo Baggins house all in LEGO pieces.

-Do you like it? It comes with Bilbo, Gandalf and all of the dwarves! –I said, sitting next to him. He looked like a kid, his eyes shining like two stars. He turned around to kiss me.

-Thank you, Livy, I love it! –he said, hugging me. He was a nerd freak from The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings, so I couldn't choose a better gift. Then, he took another gift and held it in his hands.

-This one is for you, Olivia. –he said, turning his laugh face into something more serious. He gave it to me and I opened it carefully. It was a dark blue squared box with a beautiful golden bow. I opened it and I saw what it was. My chin fell off instantly. It was the full Winter Collection of Swarovski and I couldn't believe it. It had a gorgeous watch, a stunning purple necklace covered in beautiful and shiny stones, a lot of bracelets and a pair of earrings.

-Baby, I... This is too much, this is bomb of money! I love it, but it's so expensive! –I said, feeling tears in my eyes. He smiled at me and kissed me softly.

-There is more. –he whispered. From his pocket he took another small blue box. He then kneeled on the floor in front of me. I instantly covered my face with my hands and started crying. It was happening. It was happening all over again.

-Olivia, my love. Look at me. –he asked with a tender voice. I uncovered my eyes and looked at him. My heart jumping out of my body and a smile that couldn't get away from me. –Since we've met, that I knew you were the one I wanted for the rest of my life. We are getting old, I know, you're 40 and... Well, I'm slightly older than 40, but that doesn't stop us from living second chances... -he said, deeply from his heart. I saw small tears in his eyes and I knew how difficult it was for him to risk something with me in the beginning. He opened the box and I almost fainted. A gorgeous silver ring with some tiny diamonds in violet and a big one in purple in the middle, from the same collection of jewelry he gave me. –That's why, with this ring, I ask you... Will you be my wife?