The billionaire's wife

Part 43

Natasha was scared and trembling with fear. She held Anthony close, not letting anyone take him from her. Steve sat by her side and tried to distract her mind. He called a trauma therapist too and he too asked Steve to give her some time to recover.

James was confused and upset too, and he was trying to make his mommy smile but all she did was hug him and behave protective.

Steve came to her late at night and decided to take Anthony to the children's room, and spend time with her alone.

"No" she said, scared, "I won't, I can't. He will cry again"

"Natasha! " Steve cupped her cheek, "he is so small, he doesn't remember anything. It's you who is having a difficult time forgetting that horrible night. And I promise, I am here, I won't let any of you go unprotected again"

"But.. " she started to speak, but he stopped her with his finger on her lips.

"Do you trust me? " he asked, looking into her emerald eyes.

She nodded.

"Have I ever let you down? Have I ever failed you? " he asked.

She shook her head.

"Then please, please let me take him. And please let us take care of him and you. I know I have let you down, but I promise, I will do better, I will protect you all better. Please trust me" he said.

Natasha loosened her grip and Steve took sleeping Anthony in his arms, hugging his little body and kissing his forehead.

"You haven't let me down" she spoke, her voice confident, not trembling, "You have protected us well. I was wrong. I was careless. I thought I could take care of myself and our children myself. I'm sorry. I overestimated myself and underestimated the dangers we face"

"Natasha, don't blame yourself. We had no idea of this. This isn't your fault " he said.

"Then it's not yours either" she said.

Steve kissed her forehead, and left the room to put Anthony to bed.

When he returned, he found her on the bed, hugging her knees, her face showed how scared and lost she still was. Steve rushed to her and pulled her in his arms.

"Natasha, please.. Stop hurting yourself. I cannot see you in this state, I cannot see you in pain, I love you so much.. Your pain is unbearable for me" he said.

Natasha moved, suddenly her fear gone as she stared into his eyes.

"What did you just say? " she asked, her breaths heavy. Did she hear right? Did he actually say that?

"What?.. " Steve was confused, "I can't see you hurt? That surprises you? "

"No,.. I.. Steve.. You said.. You just said that.. "

"That I love you" he said.

"You.. You never said that before.. I told you that I love you when I got pregnant with James.. But you never did.. You didn't tell me.. I thought you didn't believe.. I mean.. You love me Steve? Do you actually love me? " she was so excited and her eyes were shining. Steve's heart lightened.

"Of course" he cupped her cheeks, " I love you, Nat. I always had.. I mean.. Maybe I couldn't understand or I wasn't in practice to say so.. But of course I love you.. You are my life, Nat. You gave me everything I didn't have . You gave me a family. I love you so damn much. So much that my heart is full and exploding with it. Natasha Romanoff Rogers, I love you".

Natasha crushed his lips with hers, pouring all her love in the kiss. All these years, she yearned for his confession. She thought she would never have it. But she did. He confessed his love. She always knew he loved her but she wanted him to hear it.

Steve pulled her into himself, and she straddled his lap, wrapping her legs around his waist. She undid his buttons and moved his shirt off. Steve too, was quick to remove her shirt.

They kissed hungrily, as if for the first time. He devored her mouth, his hands roaming all over her body. She moved her lips away, and kissed his cheeks, his jaw, his neck. He groaned as pleasure filled him. And taking grip of her hair, he kissed her neck.

For long, they just kissed. Their lips going over each other's bodies. Every pain forgotten.

And then Steve carefully picked her up and lay her down. Finally going for the move.

"I love you" he said with every thrust, "I love you" he said again as he kissed her.

"I love you too" she said, her eyes full of happy tears.

They continued making love for long.

"We might have our little girl now" Natasha said, "I must be ovulating "

"Oh we are definitely making a baby tonight " he said, kissing her again and going for another round. She laughed and kissed him hard.

Natasha closed her eyes and thanked the Almighty for all she was blessed with. The perfect little happy family. Her trauma was forgotten completely as she got lost in the love her husband showered her with. They were united and together. They were happy and that was all that mattered.

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So guys.
Finally an update.
I'll try to update the final chapter sooner.
Yes sadly this would end now.
Im glad everybody loved this story so much.
This remained the top romanogers story on wattpad for long time.
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