Hello Everyone! This is my very first attempt at writing fan fiction. With that being said I'd appreciate any comments or any criticism that you readers might have for me. I've always had a passion for creative writing and although this is my first publication I am very proud of what I have accomplished here. So I hope that in reading this first chapter you all can get a good read out of it, and hopefully you'll show your support by continuing to follow Nicole and Rafe's story. I'm more of an Ejami kind of girl but this storyline was one that i showed interest in. Enjoy and please please please let me know what you think.
A Love Unexpected
Chapter One: Surprise
"Rafe, we shouldn't", Nicole whispered in between kisses.
As much as she'd like to forget he'd ever existed; she was still married to EJ, as Rafe to Sami. She knew that she and Rafe would not have been together if it had not been for the news of EJ and Sami's affair. It seemed like only moments ago when Rafe had stormed into the mansion accusing EJ of sleeping with his wife. She remembered feeling blissfully coy as she accepted EJ's proposal of marriage. She remembered the pain she felt as EJ shook his head in disbelief and admittance of what he had done. She had forgiven him for many things; sleeping with her sister Taylor, threatening to take Sidney away from her, but this she couldn't forgive him for. He had lied to her for the last time.
" Nicole, do you want me to stop?"
She could feel his eyes lingering on her lips as if he wanted desperately to kiss her again. Nicole admired her beaus exposed chest. She couldn't deny her growing attraction for him nor the temptation of exacting the sweetest revenge against the two people responsible for her broken heart. The corners of her mouth curved forming a welcoming smile.
"Rafe you are truly the sweetest man I know," she said while caressing his left cheek with her hand.
He embraced her tenderness with a smile of his own, his eyes twinkling with warmth. He leaned forward, his eyes never leaving her own. She could feel their mutual attraction for one another brewing between them as their lips met. She'd never imagined she'd experience such excitement with someone new, nor did he. Nicole had taken him by surprise; he never expected intimacy from her in this way. They were connected having both shared the same hurt.
"As much as I'd like to do the right thing, Rafe confessed, I don't think that I can." He grabbed a lock of her hair and tucked it behind her ear. He found himself admiring the stillness in her eyes. She opened her mouth to speak, her lips quivering as she decided what to do next. " Then Don't"
Sami entered Common Grounds, formerly known as the Cheating Heart, expecting to order an espresso on her way to Countess Wilhelmina. She had made it her duty to come to work refreshed and focused after accepting the reigns at Countess just a few months prior to her very public breakup with Rafe Hernandez. He was such a Hypocrite, she thought having dumped her over a meaningless roll in the hay with EJ Dimera when she had reason to believe he had bedded not only her good for nothing sister Carrie but that BITCH Nicole.
"Ugh" she huffed as she walked over to the counter to request her fix for the day. Sonny Kiriakis immediately greeted her with a smile.
" What can I get for you Ms. Brady" asked Sonny making it a point not to call her Hernandez since she was planning to divorce her current husband in the near future.
" I'll have the usual mocha latte with a shot of espresso, I'm in a hurry do you think you can make it quick."
Sonny nodded assuredly.
" Yea of Course, Be back in a second"
Sami watched as Sonny prepared her latte with such care she'd only imagined he'd took in everything. She felt indebted to him for supporting her son Will as he struggled with his sexuality. It eased her mind to know that he had such great friends rooting for him.
" Alright here you are, he said handing over her latte.
"Thanks so much Sonny", "I'll see you soon"
"You bet" he answered back waving to her as she turned to leave. She wasn't surprised to see Rafe nor his less attractive companion as she made her way to the entrance of the cafe.
"Do you want to leave?" Nicole asked Rafe after spotting Sami and the death glare she gave them both.
"No way, I'm not going to let her get under my skin."
"Ha, Nicole let out a soft chuckle, We ARE talking about Sami Brady-Hernandez, aren't we?", she asked playfully.
"Nicole don't be a prude, I'm over her" said Rafe although he hadn't been able to take his eyes off his ex wife since he walked in. She was so beautiful he thought as he admired her beauty, remembering the little freckles on her nose that he'd loved so much. He felt a sharp ping in his heart every time he laid eyes on her.
"Rafe, you'll never be over Sami, she has you hooked."
Rafe shook his head and turned to face Nicole. Deep down he knew he wasn't over Sami but he also knew she wasn't good for him.
"Nicole if anything, he paused to squeeze her hand, my only agenda is to make certain that you and the baby are safe."
Nicole appreciated his determination to protect she and the baby. She was only a few months pregnant and thankfully she had yet to show. She and Rafe were the only ones that knew she was expecting. She couldn't fathom the idea of EJ finding out about her pregnancy.
""Rafe I'm scared to death of this pregnancy", she admitted. "I might not even make it to term, and then there's EJ to consider. Rafe cringed at the sound of EJ's name. He despised that man and the whole damn Dimera clan.
" I don't want you to worry about EJ Nicole. This baby means the world to me, and I refuse to let EJ get in between my child and I."
Sami couldn't believe what she had just heard. She had been waiting for the right moment to approach Rafe expecting to endure a painful greeting and then be on her way. She was fuming with an array of emotions, envy and anger getting the best of her. She hated the idea that he could have fathered Nicole's unborn child. Sami approached the table her mind set on tearing them both apart, and in that moment she made sure Nicole felt her tattered scorn as her hand came down on her.
"YOU BITCH!"
