AN:
I am finally posting the final chapter of this thing!!! Enjoy!!
~Kelly~
Part Three
"This doesn't change anything." Elizabeth said lying on her stomach as Nikolas ran his hand over her body. Thinking was almost impossible with him touching her but she did not want him to stop.
"I know and it shouldn't. What we have isn't built on sex."
"Wasn't it? We ruined Lucky's life and for what?"
"The life we built. The life Lucky found because he left Port Charles. Loving you was worth it at least for me." Nikolas corrected softly. While Lucky no longer spoke to him, Nikolas knew he was happy. That would have never happened if Elizabeth had stayed with him.
"Before all this I would have agreed with you. But I don't know Nikolas you hurt me so much."
"I know. All I can do is try to work on things but you have to want this too."
"I love you-- and I don't want to lose our marriage. But you're going to have to earn back my trust."
"I'll do anything."
"Anything?" she asked smirking at the thought,
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Kelly took a moment to study Elizabeth as the nurse changed into a set of scrubs. "Some one looks happy. I am going to assume thing went well with Nikolas last night."
"Maybe."
"Maybe? What maybe?" Lainey asked while coming around the corner. She was happy to see Elizabeth smiling, even happier that Kelly had already started the interrogation.
"I was just pointing out that Elizabeth looks especially happy today."
"You're right; she does. Is a certain husband responsible?" Lainey teased as Elizabeth blushed. "Seriously what happened after you two left Jake's anyway?"
"Nothing." Elizabeth said and laughed at the looks of disbelief on her friends faces. "Okay not nothing. We talked; I mean really talked for the first time in months."
"So things are better between the two of you?" The obstetrician asked carefully. She had watched Elizabeth fall apart over this whole mess.
"You know I think so. I agreed to give him another chance."
Lainey wrapped an arm around Elizabeth's shoulder and asked, "Oh sweetie is that what you really want?"
"Yeah, it is. I want to fix my marriage to Nikolas." Elizabeth said feeling calm and happy for the first time in weeks.
"Then we're happy for you."
"Thanks guys. You know what the best part about this is?" she asked, smilingly brightly when the two doctors shook their heads. "Nikolas said he would do anything to win back my trust."
"He actually said that?" Lainey asked, hoping Nikolas knew what he had gotten himself into.
"Yup."
"I suddenly feel sorry for Nikolas." Kelly said and caused all three women to laugh.
"Crap! I have to get going; Epiphany is going to kill me if I'm late."
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Nikolas hated his office. Not the comfortable one at Wyndemere, but his actual office in the Cassadine Industries building. He tried to avoid this one as much as possible; today, however, was the exception.
After leaving Elizabeth's, he had not wanted to head back to Wyndemere. He knew Elizabeth was not ready to come home yet, no matter how much he wished differently. All he could do for now was play by whatever rules she put in place. Well mostly…
He remembered how difficult it had been to convince Elizabeth to date him. She was still reeling over Lucky's angry words. His brother believed they had betrayed him by falling in love. Nikolas heatedly reminded Lucky that Elizabeth wasn't his property. Naturally, it only made things worse until Lucky went off with Luke on some adventure.
Because of Lucky's behavior, Elizabeth put the brakes on their relationship, so to speak. Nikolas refused to accept her decision much like the decision to end their marriage. However, it turned out to be a good thing. Nikolas used it as an opportunity to court Elizabeth. He used all the tricks Stefan had showed him; Elizabeth had not stood a chance.
Nikolas smiled at the memories. Elizabeth had been blown away by his gestures. 'Maybe it could work again.' he thought quietly. He could not pressure Liz into trusting him, but Nikolas could stack the deck in his favor.
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Three long lonely months had passed before Elizabeth moved back in. After their reunion, she had insisted on no sex until they had fixed things. Nikolas had reluctantly agreed with his wife. Of course, he never planned on it taking three months. Tonight however would be the night at least if Nikolas had anything to say about it.
Although he had to admit courting Elizabeth again was fun, Nikolas could not take anymore. He wanted to wake up with her next to him. He wanted his wife back. More importantly, he wanted to know Elizabeth was not going to insist he sign those divorce papers.
"You don't have to keep bringing my flowers."
"Perhaps but I love making you smile." Nikolas told Elizabeth honestly, which caused her to blush. "Are you ready for dinner?"
"I will be when you tell me where we're going."
"Now you wouldn't want me to ruin the surprise."
"Yes." she pouted as Nikolas escorted her downstairs. They walked quietly along the dock enjoying the familiar sounds of the harbor. Nikolas led her to the launch silently praying she would be receptive to the idea. "What is this Nikolas?"
"This is me asking you to move back home."
"I don't..."
Nikolas pressed a finger to her lips cutting off her protests. "Please Liz just take a moment to think about it. We're in a better place right?"
"Yeah but..."
"No buts. I miss you Elizabeth and not just making love. I miss waking up with you in my arms and talking about nothing. Don't you miss me?"
"So much." she whispered softly. Elizabeth tried not to think about those things but here in this moment she had no other choice. Nikolas wasn't like any other man she ever knew. He refused to allow her to pretend and she loved him for it.
"Then come home." he insisted firmly.
"Okay."
"You mean it?"
"I do." Elizabeth said taking his hand and leading him to the launch.
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By the time, the couple reached Wyndemere they were in a fevered pitch. Nikolas had been teasing Elizabeth from the moment they stepped foot on the small craft. "Nikolas I need you." she whimpered pulling at his jacket and tie. Once they were off, she began to work on the buttons determined to get him naked as quickly as possible.
"I know baby I know." Nikolas murmured against her creamy skin. He knew they weren't going to make it to their bedroom or even up stairs not at this rate. That only left the main room. Thankfully, it was only a few feet away.
Nikolas backed them into the room discarding clothing as they went. By the time Elizabeth was laid out on the couch both were completely nude. Hands eagerly explored warm flesh as they kissed. He knew Elizabeth would be ready for him as slowly entered her.
Elizabeth moaned reveling the feeling of being home. A feeling that she only had with Nikolas. "More," she pleaded raising her hip with he made no effort to move.
"Shh. Just give me a minute I don't want this to be over yet." Nikolas admitted despite knowing this round wouldn't last long. He could already feel the tremors starting in Elizabeth's body. Finally, he began rocking inside her. Elizabeth whimpered and moaned the slow tempo driving her crazy. It didn't take long for desire overrode everything else. Nikolas' movements increased becoming almost wild. Their noses brushed as he leaned down to kiss Elizabeth sweetly. "I love you."
"I love you too." she managed to answer just before shattering from exquisite pleasure. Nikolas hissed as she clawed at his back. The sensation sent him over the edge in an incredible climax. He collapsed on top of her completely spent. After a moment, he tried to move but Elizabeth stopped him. "Don't."
"I'm too heavy." he said trying once again to move.
Elizabeth wrapped her arms around Nikolas refusing to let him move. "Please it feels so good."
"Yeah?" he asked knowing he was going to temporarily give in. "What does it feel like?"
"Home."
