The Boss's Daughter [Richard Armitage fanfic]

Chapter 39 - Hard Goodbye

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(Richard's POV)

We still had a few more days to explore treasures all over the Netherlands and some more in Amsterdam. After a long trip on the train, me and Olivia arrived in Volendam, a small town near the sea. We visited a lot of stores, factories and boats as well and it was fascinating to be by the sea, listening to the seagulls and feeling that salty, fresh air. Olivia found it very peaceful, so did I. The countryside was amazing, but being at the seaside was something different and pleasing. We were sitting in a deck nearby and Olivia rested her head in my shoulder.
-When our baby is born, I want to bring him or her here. This honeymoon is being a blast, but I want to live this again with our baby. Don't you agree? –she said, staring at the sea and boats in front of us.
-Yes, you are right... And maybe we can move a little further and visit Disneyland, in Paris. That would be great. –I said, kissing her forehead. She started laughing and lift her head to look at me.
-I would love to see you in Disneyland, for sure! You're already a kid, I can imagine how you would be in the park. «Look, Olivia, it's Mickey! Oh, and Minnie too! Olivia, can we go there? Can we go there too?» -she joked, laughing.
-Oh yeah? Let's see who would act more like a kid. I know someone who will probably faint with the princesses and the palace and the candy... -I said, referring to her, of course. She punched me in the shoulder and her cheeks turned rosy pink. So cute...
-Shut up... I'm a woman, still a little girl inside. Of course I will be thrilled with everything there. Probably more than our baby. –she said, as we both laughed again. I got up from the deck and helped her get up too.
-I tell you something. We keep those Disneyland plans in the air and now we continue our trip to this beautiful country. Yes?
-Of course, my man. –she said, leaning on and kissing my lips.
Olivia and I decided to visit more places in the center of Amsterdam. After giving a generous look into my map, we chose Jordaan and The Royal Palace as the next two destinations. We were so happy and satisfied with our trip, because we had the chance to enjoy the two sides of the country: the city, with all its buildings, population and movement, but also the countryside, where we could lay down in a field of grass and relax until the sunset. For Jordaan, we spoiled ourselves with a nice bicycle ride across bridges, tunnels and streets. It was very fun to do that, especially with a clumsy wife as Olivia. She wanted to see everything, which made her almost fall a thousand times. We even stopped the bikes for some instants, just to have some water, take some pictures together and appreciate the environment around us that was more than beautiful. Then, we moved to The Royal Palace after lunch, so we could have time to see the most we could inside the palace. It made me feel like we were back at the time of kings and queens. There was a moment when me and Olivia were alone in the Citizens' Hall, which is a beautiful room with crystal chandeliers, big windows between tall pillars and a magnificent artwork in the ceiling. I took Olivia's hand in mine and we started dancing a sort of waltz. She burst with laughing and hid her face in my chest.
-My Queen, you look absolutely stunning this evening. If it's appropriate, I would be pleased if you accept to come into my chambers tonight. –I said, deepening my voice, so I would sound more like a king, which was quite funny.
-I must accept your sweet invitation, my King... Now we seriously need to stop dancing, there will be people here at any time! –she said, blushing so hard on her cheeks. It always amazed me how she always blushed when I spoiled her. We stopped dancing and I kneeled a bit to kiss her cold knuckles, near her wedding ring.
-My lady. –I whispered. I couldn't contain it myself, so I just started laughing with her. We had plenty of time to see all of the Palace and we had another amazing memory to remember.
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-I have no words to describe what I felt this week. It was not only our honeymoon, it was the beginning of our life together as husband and wife, you know I can't thank you enough for what you did, how you prepared everything for us here in Amsterdam... I love you, Richard, with all my heart. I love you and I can't wait to be the mother of your child. –she said, warming up my body and mind with her words. Your arms hugging each other, next to the airplane. We were about to return to London, after our best week together, since we met. Life goes on and we needed to get back to work, of course. I touched her belly gently, feeling it thicker than before, growing slowly as time flew by. Our bean, our little peanut, still so small, but powerful enough to steal my heart already. I closed the buttons of her jacket and covered her belly, protecting our baby from the wind that was flowing. Then, I kissed her forehead and smiled at her blue eyes.
-Home is waiting, my love. Please, don't thank me for anything. I did what I could to give us the best honeymoon we could ask. I love you, Olivia. We are saying goodbye to Amsterdam now, but we will return with our child, in some years. –I said, taking her hand and walking to the stairs.
-I can't wait, Richard. I'm so anxious for the baby to come out with us... But I know you will be by my side every day, so time will seem to go faster. –she said, giggling. We made it inside the plane and looked for our seats. I put our hand bags in its place and sat down next to her. A few minutes later, the plane started to move towards the runway. Once we began to take off, Olivia grabbed my hand and kissed my fingers.
-I will miss this place. So many good memories were built. –she whispered, looking through the window.
-Me too... But hey, don't be sad! We had a lot of fun, right? –I said, smiling at her. She smiled back, so tenderly that my heart melted completely.
-Of course we did... -she answered, kissing my lips softly. We watched Netherlands staying behind as the plane flew to London. I fell asleep short minutes after, with Olivia's fingers in my beard, relaxing my face and driving me into a nice nap. I dreamed about Tulips, chocolates, rivers and windmills. Everything still so clear in my head. And the best part? My wife running between long fields of flowers with a red dress, her hair flying with the wind, happy like a kid and bound to the grass beneath her feet. My world, my life.