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Niccolò's Chocolate House

Chapter 25

*Nick*

Before either of us could say another word, a man appeared out of nowhere dressed in a vanilla suit jacket and a pair of black slacks. He approached her with a familiarity that caught me off-guard. By the smile she wore, I reckoned that she recognized him even before my mother linked arms with him.

Another thing that caught me by surprise. I may seem a simple gesture but my mother had never been that affectionate with my sister and I ... not even our father. Rest his soul. He must have been rolling in his grave because despite everything, I knew that he loved her. To see her smile at another man ... a stranger was almost disrespectful in my opinion. However, it was no longer any of my concern since she'd walked out of our lives a long time ago. By the time I caught myself, they'd both disappeared amidst the densely populated venue.

Almost immediately, I wondered who the strange man was and furthermore, why they seemed to be at the banquet together. He looked to be at least around my age, my height, sporting an athletic build, brown shaggy hair, a paled complexioned with dark ravenous eyes.

"Nicky?" Ada asked caressing my cheek affectionately with the palm of her hand. "Are you ok?

"Uh ... yes. Yes I am." I gazed down at her, pleased that she cared enough to ask, especially since she didn't have to. "Dance with me?"

"Always," A contagious smiled spread across her lips causing me to inhale deeply at the sight. It wasn't long before I returned the gesture while leading my wife back out probably for our last dance of the evening. Her warm brown gaze held me captive making me forget my troubles, even if momentarily. How did I get this lucky?

"Are you sure that you're ok?" I could hear the genuine concern in her voice causing me to wonder just how much seeing my mother had actually affected me.

"I am ... as long as you're with me." Nothing could help the smile that spread across my face at that.

"I didn't take my husband for the cheesy type," Ada smiled cocking one of her eyebrows in question.

"What did you take me for?" From the time I asked, I was certain that I shouldn't have.

"The kind that blackmails a woman into marrying you." Damn ... she must still very well be pissed about that and rightfully so. If some guy had done that to my sister, there wouldn't be a law in the land that could've kept me from castrating the idiot. She must have noticed how much her words affected me because she chuckled before kissing my cheek. "Relax Nicky ... it's not a common story, but it's an exciting story to tell I suppose. I don't like cliches anyway but don't you go getting ideas now."

"Too late for that Bella." She laughed and so did I.

By the time we'd made it home, the place was soundless and most of the lights had been turned off. I lead her to the living room where we sat together in the dark on the plush couch basquing in the peace and quiet. I removed her high heels, putting them aside before she leaned against me. Without warning, she stood from her place beside me leaving the room just as I easily drifted to sleep.

Soft full lips pressed against mine, prompting me to open my eyes. I wouldn't mind waking up like this every time. She mounted my legs to sit atop me, managing to look unbelievably sexy all the while. I could never resist the lure of her beautiful mesmerizing radiant chocolate skin especially since my cravings to touch it never seized. Her nightgown hung loosely hiding the gorgeous figure I knew was under there.

Just like that a tug-o-war ensued between us. My hands made its way along her thighs to the small of her back and upward before my fingers raked through her locs in an attempt to bring her closer to me. She broke our kiss peppering kisses all over my face before leaving a trail to my neck, placing a gentle bite there.

The glare from the television set discharged a glow that complimented her beautiful radiant skin. Her lips returned to mine in an urgent kiss rich with passion that made my heart to flutter. I thought she'd just want to go to bed considering how exhausting it has been meeting my mother tonight. Or was that just me talking ... probably me. We molded into each other like a potter's clay and I never wanted it to end.

I'd never ever felt this giddy ... this lightheaded about someone in my entire life. I guess it was only right that my wife had that effect on me. Ada made me feel things, things I'd never felt before ... things I wouldn't want her to feel about anyone else. It was only fair that it happened to me for the way I'd treated her in the past.

She was my biggest addiction and I couldn't imagine a life without her. Ada had captured my heart without even trying. I knew it the moment our worlds collided and I looked into her warm beautiful brown eyes. That day my sister had lost her mind and asked her to take me out had confirm it ... had sealed our fates. From thenceforth, she practically had me in the palm of her hands even if she doesn't know it yet.

The woman was the best complement anyone could give me. It may have been embarrassing to witness my sister sober up enough to do what I couldn't but if given the choice, I wouldn't change an iota. However, favor or not it had been a huge blow to my self esteem which in turn lead to the idiotic things I'd said to Ada. As fortune would have it, she'd picked the right woman. My reaction was more disturbing ... to know that I'd managed to make a strong woman like herself cry near broke my heart.

In one swift action, I stood lifting her with me so that we could continue this upstairs. Soon enough, I found myself opening the door to our bedroom without once breaking contact or stride. I placed her on our bed following closely behind careful not to crush her under my weight. Only when I stared down into her eyes, did I notice something was amiss.

"Bella, sweet Ada ... what's wrong?" I asked kissing her on both cheeks and at the tip of her nose.

"I have something to tell you Nicky," She held my gaze briefly only to look away focusing on my hair which she played within with her fingers.

"What is it?" I asked worry of the verge of gripping me.

"Your mother is a real piece of work."

I knew something had occurred in the facilities. "Are we going to talk about what happened tonight?"

"Do you mean how many men I neared pummeled simply for looking at you?" I asked causing her to chuckle though I tried my best to keep a straight face however, I only lasted a few seconds.

"Nicky don't be ridiculous? Why would anyone look at me. Didn't you see the lot of beautiful woman present tonight?"

"I saw only you!" Even in the dim-lit room, I could see a blush cross her features before she recovered.

"Nice try Mister but I'm on to you. You're straying but your charms won't work on me."

"Baby I haven't even turned on the charm yet," I chuckled causing her to roll her eyes in mock annoyance.

"You're straying again." She cupped my cheeks drawing me in for a kiss that momentarily stunned me. "Bottom line ... your mother is a real piece of work but she'll soon be a grandmother as well."

"What do you mean?"

"Nicky ... I-I'm pregnant. I was hoping for a better way to tell you this but this is the best I've got and it would kill me to keep this from you." She cupped my cheek with a hand before brushing one of my eyebrows with her thumb. "I-I'm pregnant."

In what seemed like forever, I didn't move. I looked into her eyes noting the tears that welled up in her eyes before she shut it. Probably because she'd told me the best news I'd heard in a life, and I just stared at her blankly. I had been paralyzed with excitement about the news. For the first time in my life I am going to be a father. I mentally slapped myself back to reality to witness a tear roll down her cheek. I dipped my head to kiss it causing her to tremble. Her reaction brought a smile to my face. I loved how much I affected her.

"Ada you aren't just pulling my strings are you?" I knew as the words left my mouth I'd said something wrong. Ada sobbed attempting to flinch out of my grasp only I reached my hand to trace her beautiful jawline only to hear her whimper. "Baby, please don't cry ... I know I'm an idiot."

"What? Y-You're not mad ... disappointed?" Ada blinked her eyes open searching my gaze. Her fingers tentatively raking through the dark tresses of my hair.

"Mad? Disappointed? Whatever gave you that idea?" It was my turn to search her teary gaze in puzzlement.

"It's just - well - you've never mentioned wanting a baby. So I thought-" Her brown eyes that seemed lighter for some reason.

"-A baby? Bella ... we'll have an entire squad by the time I'm finished with you. I'll have as many children as you'll allow me." She smiled and my world seemed brighter all at once.

"Krysta will be ecstatic when she learns of the good news ... then there's the small matter of our mother resurfacing. I'll have to make her favorite when I tell her."

I couldn't help but hoist her up within my arms, causing her to squeal in delighted surprise. There couldn't possibly be another that could match my bliss at this premise moment. Chuckling into the hollow of her neck, I reveled in the feel of this our moment ... the feel of my Ada in my arms ... the rush of pride that coursed through my veins at the news. The thought of being a father alone thrilled me in a way I never thought possible despite my past. Knowing that I would have a baby with my wife ... our baby ... near sent me over the moon. I was more than excited to start a family with her. The faint sound of laughter caught my attention. I reclined a bit enough to meet her gaze noting that she smiled down at me through tears making my heart swell in affection. Even with those tears streaming down her face, I'd never seen a more beautiful creature. How did I tell Ada that she'd quite possibly made me the happiest man to walk the earth?

She leaned in to kiss me again taking me by surprise and I happily obliged her nonetheless, pulling away briefly to pepper kisses along her neck and jawline which caused her to erupt in giggles.

"Nicky, about what happened tonight? Whenever you want to talk about it I'm here. Remember that and if you're too stubborn ... I'm good with hints."

"I don't want to talk about it at least not tonight but thank you for the invitation." I dipped my head kissing her with rekindled passion especially loving how reactive she was. We're having a baby ... I'm going to be a father. This woman couldn't possibly know how much that news thrilled me.

"Ok," She replied and I was grateful for her understanding.

I leaned against the headboard, my legs stretching across the length of the bed while she straddled me raking her soft cold fingers through my hair causing me to jolt at the interaction. From there, her hand made a path down the back of my head before settling at the nape of my neck. My heart hammered violently within my chest as she leaned into me, increasing the intensity of our heated moment. A rumbled floated within my chest as Ada pulled away to place a trail of sultry kisses along my neck and jawline. She chuckled at my reactions briefly before she pulling away.

"You're going to make a great father." Ada announced suddenly taking me by surprise.

"How do you know?" I wasn't certain myself so how could she be?

"I just know, if you need any evidence there is your sister ... how much she adores you."

"And you're going to be the best mother." I grinned switching places so that my beautiful wife was lying on her back. I couldn't imagine a better wife, a better woman to start a family with and fortunately for me I didn't have to. I shoved her nightgown above her waist revealing her pretty lace underwear causing me to groan inwardly. However, I steeled my resolve kissing her belly. "Hear that baby ... you're going to love your mommy just as much as I do."

I looked up to see her hand over her mouth as she chuckled at me, before climbing to meet her gaze. "What's so funny?"

"That was so so sweet-" She laughed uncontrollably for a brief moment before she was finally able to breathe again.

"But?" I smiled proud that I'd managed to make her laugh ... a real genuine laugh.

"-But I don't think the baby can hear you yet." She smiled up at me as our fingers intertwined.

"Nonetheless, I'm talking him." Her face warped in humor as Ada's laugh rang throughout our room.

"How are you so certain it will be a boy?" I wasn't but a little boy to protect her when I'm not able would be a blessing. A girl I wouldn't know what to do with, I raised Krysta but she was already halfway there when her life turned upside down. A girl like its mother would be a my biggest challenge yet.

"There are too many women bossing me around as it is." I stated simply as if it were common knowledge winning me a surprised look from my wife. "I need someone on my team."

"Is that so?" She sat up pulling me by my collar. "Come here!"

"I love you Bella," We shared a breathe-taking kiss before she pulled away to look into my eyes.

"And I love you to Nicky,"