Lethal

Chapter 13-Realization

Riley Ann POV

Charlie arrived home with some more baby supplies. I had cleaned the downstairs closet to place extra diapers, toys, clothes, etc to have in case of emergencies or heading out of town. Charlie went upstairs to undress while I cooked some dinner. Tonight was normally spaghetti night but I decided to make salad with chicken breast marinated in BBQ sauce. I get out Charlie's favorite beer and place it in the fridge. As I set the plates, I hear Charlie running downstairs and say, "So, good news and bad news. What do you wanna hear?" I look sideways and say, "Bad." Charlie sighs and says, "Vince hasn't been found but the good news is I bought us guns." My head was spinning. Guns? "Charlie, we don't need a gun. I have plenty upstairs, cleaned and ready to shoot someone." Charlie smiled and said, "The guns you have are assault rifles. This is something you can stick on a thigh holster." I looked at Charlie and said, "You just want me naked wearing red heels and a thigh holster." Charlie smirked and said, "Maybe. Can you try that tonight?" I wrap my arms around Charlie and give him a kiss on his fully formed lips. I run my hand down his muscular chest and purr quietly. Charlie began to bite his lips in anticipation. I giggled and said, "Let's eat our dinner now and have fun later." Charlie grabbed the plates and began to serve the food. We ate in silence until Charlie said, "Riley, I have some paperwork to finish today and I'll do my work here at home. Do you mind waiting for me upstairs?" I then nod my head as I am chewing my food. Charlie looked at me and smiled. "I love how you try to swallow your food while talking." I giggled and said, "It's proper etiquette." We both crack smiles at each other. Charlie picked up the plates and decided to wash. I handled the cleaning by wiping the table clean and pushing our chairs in. I checked the doors and the windows, making sure they were locked. Charlie finished washing and placing them on a drying mat. As I walked upstairs, I couldn't help but look in at the nursery that Charlie and I had made recently.  We had it painted green since we didn't want to know the gender until I was ready to deliver.  I looked at the crib, mobile, diaper changing station, and also, I saw all the stuffed animals that were given to us by friends. I couldn't be more happier. As I am leaving the room, I then see someone standing outside of the window. I go towards it for a closer look, only to be horrified at what I see. It was Vince, standing there smiling and brandishing a knife. I begin to cry out loud to only have Charlie running towards me and asking, "What's wrong?" I point at Vince and Charlie springs into action. She grabs his Smith and Wesson from his side and runs downstairs. I hear Newt barking angrily as Charlie slams the door to the home. I look for Vince and see that he is running from Charlie. Vince jumps the fence and heads off into the street. I hear a single gunshot. I cower in the corner of the bedroom. I then hear Newt barking again as Charlie is entering the home. Charlie rushes upstairs to see me crying and cowering. "Love,I took a shot at him and he was hit.He was able to run into the street and disappeared. I need to call the police." He then dials 911 on his phone. I see Lily and hold her close as Charlie calls for help.  Will this nightmare ever end for us?