Faithful

Chapter Thirteen

"You can have anyone you like!" He said excitedly leaving me to look through the glass at the array of magnificent and beautiful gold diamond rings. "May I ask what the occasion is?" The man behind the counter asked. "Our engagement... I was mugged and the men stole my engagement ring so he's brought me here to choose a new one," I sighed. "I am very sorry to hear that Signorina... we have many fine quality rings but may I ask what your price range is?" The shop man continued. I looked over to Josh who said, "the sky is the limit!"

The shop keeper gasped to seem shocked but I could tell he had dollar signs in his eyes. He went away for a moment and came back with some gorgeous rings. Although, all were beautiful I couldn't help but feel upset looking at them. "What's the matter dear?" Josh asked. I turned from the rings to face him. "I'm sorry I just had this picture in my head of an 18 carat white gold ring with three 1.50 carat oval shaped diamonds on it and it's made me really sad all of a sudden," I lamented.

Josh's face went pale for a moment but he managed to get a hold of himself. "H...honey... that was our old engagement ring... you're beginning to remember things?" He queried. I shook my head and said, "that was? Nothing else is coming to me... just the ring." I took a sigh and continued, "if that was our old ring then I don't want something of the past... I want something new to celebrate making new memories!" Josh seemed extremely happy now. "I'm sorry... I'm not sure if I understand," the shop keeper said.

"Oh I do apologise, when I was mugged I hit my head really hard and I'm currently suffering with amnesia!" I giggled as I continued to look through the array of rings. Eventually together we decided on an 18 carat rose gold shoulder set ring with a round 1.50 carat circle cut diamond in the middle. I went to put it on but he wouldn't let me. "Since you can't remember my proposal I'm keeping this for the right moment!" He teased. I pouted. Instead he pulled out something from his pocket.

"I had this made for you," he whispered putting it around my neck. It was a gorgeous heart shaped locket with a tiny rose gold heart in the middle. There was no clasp on it so it wouldn't open to let me touch the tiny heart inside the lace like patterned big heart but it did not matter. "It's beautiful!" I gasped and gave him a huge hug. "You're even more beautiful," he cooed making me blush, "come on.. let's get some lunch!" He payed the nice man who waved us off and we got back into the limousine.

"Where are we going now?" I asked, curiosity filling me as we travelled what seemed to be outside of the busy city and into a more rural part. "You'll see," he purred, "it's a surprise." I sat impatiently watching rows and rows of grape vines pass us as we went towards a small building. We both got out of the car to be surrounded by a most beautiful of views. Josh took my hand and walked me through the vines towards a small looking band stand thing like you usually see in busy town centres but this was smaller and white.

There was a table and chairs in the middle with flowers and wine and everything a girl could dream of. "I told you it was a surprise!" He beamed. "Well you've certainly surprised me," I giggled. He sat me down, being the ultimate gentleman and poured me a glass of wine. "I'm guessing the grapes used to make this wine was from the same plants surrounding us?" I laughed. He nodded with a gentle smile. It wasn't much longer until someone came along with a huge pizza and some plates.

"Oh my god that looks delicious!" I sang. "Anything for my girl," Josh cooed. We spent time just talking and eating the huge pizza between us until the wine and food was gone. He slowly got up from his chair and came towards me, urging me to get up from my own seat. "Annabelle Blanc... you are the most beautiful, sweet and caring woman I know," he breathed, finally getting down on one knee, "I don't know what I would do without you... will you marry me?"

I instantly beamed, "yes!" He placed the ring on my finger and got up to kiss me. Something suddenly didn't sit quite well in my stomach. I pretended as if nothing was the matter but I felt a painful aching in my heart and something told myself 'this isn't right... it isn't him you should be marrying!' I did my best ignoring the feeling and continued to smile. In fact I acted as if my heart was wrong and that its IS Josh I should be marrying as there isn't another man out there who loves me as he does... or is there?

Once again I shook it off and wrapped my arms around him happily/unhappily. What the hell is getting into me all of a sudden? My heart was telling me to remain faithful to the one I truly love but my head was telling me this is the man I truly love as I do not know any other men. My head spiralling out of control with so many confused emotions. I pushed myself away from my fiancé to gasp for air. "Baby doll are you alright?" He asked confused. "Josh... my heads really spinning..." I staggered before crashing down to the floor. "Annabelle..." he shouted before I had once again given up.

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"The Petrov's are oblivious to us sir... their boss is adamant that it is the Stepanov's that had taken her and is declaring war with them!" A voice laughed. "Good... I don't want him to know she's with me until we are married, then she will be mine completely," Josh's voice said sinisterly. "Might I ask what happened to her sir?" The other voice asked, "in the vineyard I mean." I felt a familiar touch run through my hair. "The doctor believes her suppressed memories are trying to reveal themselves but for whatever reason they won't shed their light," Josh explained, "it's caused her to be over stressed and have a high fever which made her collapse... in away it's good she can't remember, this way she doesn't not remember Petrov and only loves me."

There were footsteps and the sound of the door closing. "Sleep well my darling Annabelle and wake up only loving me," he continued, "for this is the easiest and safest way... when you wake up I'll be here to remind you that you are mine and mine alone... he will never lay his hands on you again." I slipped back into the oblivion I had slightly came round from to be greeted by the familiar darkness I knew I have been welcomed by many a time.

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I opened my eyes to soft light and a warm breeze. I stretched my arms and legs and let out a loud yawn. "Josh?" I sighed, looking to my left to see he was there. "Yeah baby doll?" He beamed, "I'm glad you're awake, how are you feeling?" He was actually to the right of me looking out of the window. "Are you sure you want me to answer that question..." I teased. He walked over to me and moved the covers off of me. "That depends on your answer," he chucked.

I pulled my best thinking face before grinning. "Lustful," I giggled, "I am currently brimming with desire." He raised his eyebrow. "And what does my baby doll desire the most?" He whispered showering my neck with little kisses. "She desires you..." I breathed. He grinned and climbed on top of me. He didn't bother getting undressed, he just undid his trousers and pulled himself out... being sure to put a condom on so he doesn't slip up like he did in the shower.

He pushed his way inside of me, lifting up my nightdress as he did. "H...how long was I out?" I painted. He bit his lip. "Its nine o'clock in the morning..." he evaded. I grabbed his neck and rolled him over. "That... sir was not the question," he giggled as I rid him, "so how long?" I stopped my moving leaving only the tip of his cock inside of me, teasing him to give me his answer or he won't be getting me. "T...two days... you've had a really bad fever baby doll," he breathed, "please... baby please just."

I rewarded him for his obedience, which he enjoyed greatly. I spent my time giving him exactly what he wanted, enjoying every movement I made until he was ready to finish. He pulled my hips down and groaned in pleasure. "Was I good?" I asked. He leaned up and claimed my lips. "Annabelle you are exquisite," he exclaimed. "I love you so much," I smiled. "I love you so much too baby doll!" He beamed, "I can't believe you're going to be Mrs Annabelle Moretti soon."

"How soon?" I giggled, pulling myself off of him and flopping down onto the bed to snuggle up to him. "How about in a months time?" He chuckled. I shot up. "A month!" I shouted, "how the hell are we meant to plan and have our wedding in a month?" He laughed and kissed me. "Everything is planned... you just need a dress!" He practically sang, "I'm going to send you, nonna and my cousin Catarina to go shopping for one!" I squealed in excitement and kissed his lips. "My darling Annabelle..." he cooed. He said something similar in my sleep... strange, I can't completely remember his conversation.