Nico and Dani were curled up watching TV and enjoying some hot chocolate. Ray J and Lindsey were coming over to open Christmas presents the next evening, which happened to be Christmas Eve and Nico's parents and siblings were also flying in to spend Christmas day and stay for about a week. Nico had reserved a few rooms for them at the hotel closest to Dani's house.
Dani still had a few gifts to wrap and she had to figure out how she would get Nico's gifts that she had hid in her office at V3. How she would go and get them without him knowing, she had no idea because this was Nico here, he knows everything.
Dani's thoughts were interrupted when Nico pulled Dani closer and whispered, "I love you, Mrs. Careles." Dani face lit up and she snuggled into Nico's chest.
"I love being called that and I love being married to u, Mr. Careles," Dani said as they kissed.
"Can you believe that it's been almost a year since we were married?" Nico said as he noticed that he had interrupted her thoughts. He could always tell when she was deep in thought. That look she would get on her face sometimes was the one look that made him go weak at the knees and spun his whole world around.
"It's been the best year of my life, babe. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, Dominic," Dani said as she wiped her finger across his bottom lip.
"What on your mind?" Nico asked with a smirk.
Dani laughed and hit him in the arm. "Mr. Nosey!"
"I don't have to be nosey. I know all," Nico said with a laugh.
Dani climbed in Nico's lap and said, "ok then, Mr. know it all, tell me what I'm thinking right now." Nico picked Dani up and carried her upstairs, layed her on their bed and began kissing her.
"Let me see, you're thinking how much you want me to kiss you right here,"Nico said as he kissed Dani's neck and down to her breasts. He removed her shirt and bra. "And how much you you want me to touch you here." He said as his hand slipped a little lower. Dani arched her back and moaned.
"Yes, touch me everywhere or anywhere you would like," Dani said as her and Nico made love.
After they were done, Nico pulled Dani into his arms and held her tight. He said after a few minutes, "you are so amazing Mrs. Nico Careles."
Dani fell asleep pretty quickly. Nico had a little surprise for her. He wanted to give her gifts to her before the kids and the rest of the company arrived. He waited about an hour to make sure she was asleep good and then he headed downstairs to set things up. Nico had gotten Dani a couple new pairs of heels, a new pair of Nike running shoes, some outfits, and a beautiful white gold diamond necklace that had a big heart and two little hearts on it. Engraved on the big heart was the words "I DO," along with 12-31-12 underneath it. Engraved on the little hearts were Dani on one and Nico on the other. Nico also had I love to the moon and back on the back of the big heart. He thought back to the day he went and bought everything. Lindsey went with him. It had been so much fun hanging out with Lindsey and her helping him pick out some things. Of course, Nico knew he really didn't need the help with picking out Dani's clothes, he just wanted to spend some time with her. Nico also let Lindsey pick out some things for her and Ray J and he had them wrapped and took them back to the house. He remembered her texting him later that night and telling him how much fun she had, how she was happy that he was in their lives, and thanking him for being so good to her mom. Nico had all of Dani's presents hid in Ray J's room. He was very thankful that Dani didn't find them. He laughed to himself at how nosey Dani was. He laid out a blanket on the floor by the tree and put a trail of rose petals from the bottom of the stairs that led to the blanket. He spelled out I love you in the kitchen and wrote Dani a note to read when she reached the bottom of the stairs.
By the time everything was complete, it was around 4:00am. Nico didn't sleep but about four hours every night anyways and he knew Dani would at least sleep until 9:00. He decided he would get up at 8:00 and cook breakfast for Dani.
Dani had texted Palamo earlier that night and asked her to go by V3 and get Nico's gifts out of her office. She told Paloma to set them in her home office and that she would leave it unlocked. She told Paloma to be very quiet because if Nico heard any kind of movement, he would be down there and probably scare the snot out of her. Paloma showed up around midnight, set the boxes in Dani's office, locked the door, and left. She let out a deep breath when she was back in her car and driving home.
Dani got Nico a new watch, some Georgie Armani, some nike running shoes, new jeans, a few new shirts, a pocket knife that had I love you engraved on it, and a new 45 pistol. She hoped he would love everything. Last year at this time they were only a week away from getting married, so they decided to wait until their honeymoon to pick out each other something then.
When Nico climbed back into bed, Dani was awake. She heard Nico turn on the shower and it had woken her up. She checked the clock, 4:30am, when Nico climbed into bed.
"I'm sorry, babe, I didn't mean to wake you." Nico said as he wrapped his arms around Dani.
"It's okay. I heard you turn on the water. You okay?" She asked concerned.
"Never better," he told her as he grinned to himself. "I'm glad. Love you," Dani said back and was back asleep in no time. It didn't take Nico long either.
The sound of running water starting woke Nico up. He looked at the clock and jumped up, threw on his sweat pants and tank top, and hurried downstairs. It was already 9:00. He forgot to set his alarm. "Good thing Dani takes long showers," he said out loud. Nico got all of breakfast fixed and set up before Dani turned off the water
. When he didn't hear her after a while, he called out her name. Dani heard Nico coming upstairs. She was still in the bathroom and felt really nauseated, but just figured it was because she was hungry.
Dani was sitting on the floor leaning against the cabinet because she felt weak and thought she got a little too hot in the shower. When Nico saw her sitting there, his heart stopped, "Dani, sweetheart, are you okay?" He picked her up and carried her to the bed.
"Yea, I'm fine. I'm just hungry, weak, but I also think I took to hot of a shower. Nico kissed her on the forehead.
"I've got a surprise for you, if you are up for it. Hopefully it will make you feel a little bit better," Nico said as he picked Dani back up and carried her down the stairs.
At the bottom of the stairs, he set her down and Dani gasped when she saw all the rose petals and the note. She picked it up and read it:
My dearest Dani,
With the start of each new day I find myself thinking of you...
In the middle of my busy day, my mind wanders and I think of you...
Out of nowhere I see your smile, hear your laugh and I think of you...
Life is beautiful now because I fall in love all over again each time I think of you.
If I could give you the stars I'd gather them inside my heart I'd wrap them in love And brighten your day ...with starlight
Merry Christmas Darling
Dani's face lit up and tears ran down her face. "Nico, I have no words, except, I love you so much." She hugged Nico tight.
"You don't have to say anything right now, Darlin, just take my hand and follow me." Nico said sweetly. Dani did just that. She saw the petals that spelled out, "I love you."
When they got to the family room, Dani saw the blanket, all the food, and presents. Dani's mind immedietaly went to Nico's presents. "Hold on babe, I'll be right back." Dani said as she hurried ou of the room to grab Nico's presents from her office.
When she came back in the family room, Nico said, "what's all this!"
"These are yours from me. I can't believe that I managed to keep these hid from you," Dani said laughingly.
"Oh, you think that's funny, do you," Nico said as he tickled her. "You feel better?"He asked concerned as he kissed Dani on the lips.
"Yes, a little better. You have already made my day. This food looks good. LETS EAT!" Dani said as they dug in.
They opened their gifts from each other. They both decided that they would start running together every morning since they both got some new running shoes.
Dani saved the gun for last and Nico saved the necklace for last. "You open yours first," Dani said. Nico didn't hesitate. When he opened the box, his mouth dropped open, but he managed to get out, "I can't believe you got me this. I love it. Thanks babe." Nico said as he sat it down and went over and kissed Dani hard.
"Open yours now," Nico said. Dani opened the box and gasped at what she saw. Tears ran down her face as she said, "it's beautiful." Nico immediately put it on her.
"Now I know our anniversary is not until New Years Eve, but I wanted to give you this for Christmas. I've got you something for our anniversary as well." Nico said teasingly. He had a surprise party for them planned. He wanted their one year anniversary to be very special.
Nico knew that the next couple of days would be busy with family, but little did Nico know what the next several months would have in store for him and Dani, but Dani decided on waiting until their anniversary night to tell him.
TO BE CONTINUED...let me know what you think! Sorry if there are any mistakes.
