A/N: I just want to say thank you all for sticking in there with me and this story. I really appreciate all the reviews and messages and followers and fans of this story. Big time. Things get interesting for our hero and his lady. Will Chris finally propose to Sheva? What about the BSAA?
Oh and one more thing: Capcom owns Resident Evil and its characters. I just provide an entertaining story for you all to enjoy. Ciao!
CHAPTER 10
Sheva had woken up to bright lights surrounding her. Her body had ached all over. She reached a hand down and began to rub her swollen belly. Okay she felt better knowing she still had her bump. She sat up extra fast and looked around, the she then looked at all the tubes and wires hooked up to her. Panic started to sweep over her. For all she knew she could still be at the under ground facility, she began peeling the tape off her hand. The bathroom door creaked open and she saw Chris with an amused expression on his face. He made his way over to her and put his hands on her hands to stop her from trying to take the tape off. "Chris stop what are you doing? We have to get out of here Duncan is trying to kill me" "Duncan is dead, sweetheart" she apparently didn't hear him, she still tried to free her hand from his "Chris the plaga" she began "has been completely destroyed" he finished "what? Where are we?" "We're home and stop trying to remove the tape silly" he smiled at her. "Home?" she stopped trying to peel the tape off "yes in good ole Los Angeles" "but what happened?" she asked him. Chris relayed the story after she had passed out in his arms. He told her of Duncan's demise and that they found that Jack Connor had committed suicide as the BSAA were closing in on him. They found his journal and the facility was shut down. The BSAA couldn't risk any of the research falling into the wrong hands so they had completely destroyed the facility. A tear came to her eye as she thought about all the innocent people in those capsules. But the BSAA couldn't risk an infection by releasing those people either. She used the back of her head to wipe away the lone tear, she was an agent not some overly emotional teenager. "If we're home then why are we here and not actually at home?" she asked. "That's because you haven't been released yet" Chris had answered her question. Her doctor then entered the room. "Ah the lady is finally awake this is good" "when can I go home already?" Sheva had asked she had enough with hospitals and facilities and bright lights. "I just wanted to inform you that you need to take it easy from now on. When you had arrived here two days ago you were badly dehydrated hence the IV. Good Lord she was out of it for two days already wow. "We've run all types of tests on you and they have all come back with good results. As far as your pregnancy goes the twins are healthy and thriving as well. When we did the ultra sound to make sure your amniotic sac wasn't damaged we've discovered the sex of the babies. Would you like to know what you're having Ms. Alomar?" Sheva looked at Chris and he nodded. "Yes, please" she answered. "Ms. Alomar and Mr. Redfield congratulations you're having twin boys" the doctor had said. Sheva and Chris looked at each other both grinning from ear to ear. "Yes!" Chris pumped a fist into the air and Sheva rubbed her neck. She thanked the doctor for letting her know the sex of her babies then went back to trying to peel the tape off her hand. "Hey Shev, stop that" Chris had said. "I feel fine and I'm ready to go home now" she got the tape off her hand. The doctor looked at her charts and files "I'm clearing you for work, but only desk duty you need to take it easy. I don't think you need a whole week off to recover but I'll write it up anyway. I'll send a nurse up here to remove the IV from you arm then after that, you two are free to leave here" the doctor then exited the room.
Sheva had suffered the humiliation of being carried to the car by Chris. He gave her two choices either use a wheelchair or be carried by him. He ended up sweeping her into his arms when she pushed the wheelchair aside and tried to walk past him. "I don't think so," he had told her. "I'm not a crippled invalid," she argued. "Can it" he said then kissing her forehead. Everyone throughout the hospital had been staring at them and Chris had simply ignored them. They made to the car and he put her down and closed the door after she got in. He opened the driver's door and got in himself. He started the car and backed out of the parking spot. Sheva looked at his profile and saw the muscles in his jaw slightly flex, as if he was anxious or something. It surprised her when Chris had reached over and took hold of her hand. "Sheva I" he began "don't ever do that to me again" he said not looking at her but on the road. She tried to ease her hand out of his, but he held onto it tighter. She was convinced that he only cared about the babies and not her, that after they were born he'd go running to Jill, leaving her by herself as a single parent. As much as it hurt thinking about that she couldn't deny the fact that she loved Chris. And if necessary she would request a transfer, she couldn't stand by and watch him and Jill become an item. And she would take her children with her. Sheva felt Chris squeeze her hand bringing her back to the present. "Shev, you okay?' he asked her "yeah" was her whispered answer afraid that if she spoke any louder her voice would break and she'd start crying. "I had been calling your name for the past 2 minutes now. You sure you're alright?" his voiced was laced with concern. 'Hold it together girl just for a little longer' she thought to herself. She didn't answer his question. "Sheva" he said ever so calmly, yep that did it for her. She felt moisture in her eyes and used the back of her hand to swipe at them angrily. Angry at herself at her spinelessness and weakness, and angry with Chris for making her think she could trust him with her heart. She tore her hand from his and put it up to her face to shield herself from Chris. They had come up to a stoplight and he turned and faced her. He reached out and took her hand away from her face. "Shev honey, stop. There's no need for you to cry. We're almost home and we can talk there. Or do you want me to pull over and we talk now?" She looked at their entwined hands and wanted to believe he cared. "Chris, you can stop pretending that you care for my sake," she had said quietly. He narrowed his eyes and held onto her hand tighter. He didn't say anything, but he was mad, did she really believe that he was pretending to care about her? Okay they we're definitely talking when they got home. He would get to the bottom of whatever it was that was causing her to act this way. He had a haunch but couldn't be sure until they talked.
The rest of the ride was a quiet one. The only activity was Sheva trying to remove her hand from Chris's hand and Chris not releasing it or capturing it if she did get hers away. They finally made it back home and when Chris had opened the door Sheva was like a wild animal poised for flight. Luckily Chris had been holding her hand otherwise she would have succeeded in running away from him. And he didn't want her to. When she finally stopped trying to get away from him, he let go of her hand. And steered her to the couch. He took a deep breath "Sheva what is going on?" he asked. Sheva had adverted her gaze; she didn't want to talk to him or anyone at the moment. She wanted to curl up in a ball and eat ice cream till it made her sick. But she wasn't a child and had to stand up to the music. "Chris I'll step down" she started. Chris had a slight feeling as to what she was talking about "I'm sorry what do you mean?" She looked down at her hands "I'm totally in the way of your happiness with Jill and I um you know could go away" Chris couldn't believe what he was hearing. He'd heard of pregnant women sometimes not thinking clearly or straight but this was downright stupid. He had to chase that thought right out of her head and fast, "and go where?" he asked ever so calmly "do you mean get a transfer or something?" Sheva had nodded her head "and what makes you think that I'd let the woman whose carrying my boys leave my sight?" again he was calm "you don't have a say in the matter Chris, I'm not going to stand here and be made a first class fool because you decide you want Jill and not me. No way buddy, not gonna happen. If that's what you want that's fine but I don't have to be here for that either," Chris had looked down at her lap at her hands, which were balled into fists. "I do not want Jill, Sheva. So get that out of your head right now" "look you don't have to feel sorry for me because I'm pregnant. You don't owe me anything Chris, I'll get over it and figure something out but I'm not going to let you keep doing this out of obligation-" Chris had cut her off "are you out of your goddamn mind Sheva?" he asked. "No I'm not, I'm just being a realistic here" she stood up "you know what? I'm done with this" Chris stood up as well and took hold of her shoulders "Sheva stop, please I don't want to argue with you. I want to be there for you and the babies. I have no interest in Jill at all" he cupped her faced and slowly pressed his lips to hers "I love you Sheva, more than anything and the thought of anything happening to you kills me. So please don't leave me" he whispered against her mouth. He wiped a lone tear from her cheek "I don't want to go away either, Chris and I love you too" "good, no more of this crazy talk right?" he asked. "Right" she confirmed smiling up at him. He picked her up and started to carry her to the bedroom. "Chris what are you doing?" she asked him "oh nothing I'm thinking that my queen deserves to be lavished with some attention after that whole ordeal in Ireland" he had said suggestively. "Mr. Redfield, you're such a suave talker you know that?" "Only for you milady, only for you" he winked at her.
Chris had gently deposited Sheva on his bed and went to his bathroom. He turned on the water to the bath and sprinkled some oil and soap into the water. Sheva deserved a nice bath and a massage and he intended to give her what she needed. He peeled off his shirt and made his way back to her. She was still in the same spot he had left her in. He started with her shoes, removing them ever so slowly, which had caused Sheva to giggle. He smiled to himself; this brave agent was extremely ticklish. Who would have thought? To test his theory he rubbed his rubbed his stubble covered cheek against the top of her foot, which had not only caused her to squirm, but giggle some more. "Chris-" more giggling "stop" he did no such thing "it tickles" more squirming followed. Moving his way up her denim clad legs; he found the snap and zipper. Again taking his time he un snapped the jeans and pulled down the zipper. His hands found her hips as he started to take off her jeans, again kissing his way down as he revealed more and more skin. With both of her legs finally bare, Chris had made is way up to her blouse. Each button he undid, more kisses followed. When he finally got the blouse completely open, Sheva instinctively tried to cover herself from Chris and his probing gaze. But he wouldn't have any of that. He took both of her hands in his and held them gently above her head, taking note of everything. Her breast had gotten slightly bigger and her stomach was no longer flat and chiseled. It's as if pregnancy was causing her to blossom, and she looked even more gorgeous to him. He found himself falling in love with her all over again. He released her hands and cupped her face. "Don't" he whispered "every single inch of you is perfect" he captured her lips with his as he found the clasps to her bra, unhooking them. Sheva sighed in contempt, yep she couldn't leave Chris even of she tried. She looked down at her belly as she felt Chris kiss his way to her belly button. "Daddy loves you my little guys" Chris had said in between his kisses. Sheva smiled a big smile; Chris was definitely as crazy about the boys as she was. He finally had taken her panties off and scoped her into arms making his way over to the bathroom. He put her in the tub and went to stand up, but her hand had caught his and he looked down at her. "Bathe with me, wont you?" She asked him shyly, a bit of rose staining her cheeks. He had been planning to give her a bath and a massage, but with an invitation like that, how could he resist? "Sure thing babe" he said answering her question. He began clawing at the remainder of his clothes; he couldn't get them off fast enough. In his excitement he had almost got into the tub with his socks on, Sheva saw this and laughed "um Chris your socks" he looked at her with a puzzled expression, raising an eyebrow he asked "what about my socks?" She shrugged "I didn't know that you bathe with your socks on" Chris had looked down at his sock clad feet, "good one Shev" she smiled showing her perfect teeth "hey I'm just watching out for you its my job you know" he took off his socks and joined her in the tub immediately pulling her onto his lap.
Chris had taken the soapy loofa and began washing her back ever so gently. He heard her trying to stifle her laughter. He'd washed her back many times before and couldn't recall her being so ticklish. "Shev" he started and she downright started laughing. "Chris, I can't" more laughing as he continued to wash her back "so sensitive" again more laughing as he took her arm and began washing it "everywhere" she wiped a tear away caused from all her laughing. "You're awesome you know that babe" Chris joined in with the laughter. It was times like this where he really appreciated what he did for a living. So people everywhere could enjoy little things like this without having to worry about outbreaks or viruses threatening human existence. "My turn" Sheva had said quietly, plucking the soap filled loofa from Chris. "Uh sure" was his only response. He felt her fingers and the soapy loofa all over him and next thing he knew he began laughing. It's not that he was ticklish, but the situation was hilarious to him for some reason. When Sheva had got to his lower stomach, her activity had ceased. She saw his manhood at perfect attention and gulped a little. It was intimidating, but then everything about Chris Redfield was intimidating. She skipped over that area, with the intent that he would wash that himself. As if Chris had been reading her mind, he took hold of her hand and brought it right back to his length. "Shev, you missed a spot," he said and what followed was a blushing Sheva. "I um, don't you want to um, by yourself" "I need your help," he confessed. Sheva looked at him with skepticism written on her face, but she didn't attempt to pull her hand away either. Within moments of her touching him again, that did it for him. He whisked her hand away and finished rinsing them both, he pulled the plug to release the water and reached for their towels all in a hurry. He climbed out first then helped her out as well. Taking her hand, he practically drug her back into the bedroom and Sheva held on for dear life, her towel falling at her feet as she lost her grip on it.
Chris smiled to himself when he was finally fully buried in Sheva. Who would have thought that a couple of open mouthed kisses and a few caresses here and there had her practically begging him to take her. He took his time moving his hips, wanting to savor every moment of their lovemaking. He retreated and she gripped him, pulling him back in. He looked down at the woman beneath him, she had her bottom lip between her teeth and to his surprise she had both of her eyes open and looking back at him. "Oh God Chris, yes, yes" she had moaned out. Yep that definitely egged him on, he took hold of one of her legs and brought it up over one of his shoulders, rotating his hips as he advanced and retreated, advanced and retreated ten thousand times over, and over and over. "Sheva" he moaned out her name over and over. Their bodies were working together as nature had intended them to, Chris thrusting and Sheva opening and lifting to receive him. She brought her hand up to his cheek "I love you Chris" she had whispered. And in that moment she watched a lone tear pool at the corner of his eye "Oh God Shev, I love you more than life itself" and with that she exploded into a million pieces as her orgasm stuck her, Chris wasn't far behind. He gripped her hips in his strong hands and his movements mimicked that of a piston until he came calling out her name.
Sheva and Chris had spent the rest of the day in bed, only getting up to use the bathroom or to get the food they had ordered. To Chris' surprise they had actually talked out a lot of things. He wanted to propose to her already but the timing was still way off. She ended up bringing up names so they had talked about names "Isn't it an American custom to have the first boy named after their father?" she had asked him. "That's a little old fashioned, but it still happens in this day and age" he answered "What did you have in mind?" "Well I like the idea of a first and middle name" she started "okay go on" he encouraged "I was thinking Christopher Jericho for the first born and for the second I was thinking Joshua David" it only too him a moment to decided, but he fell in love with both of the names. "Hmm" he rubbed his chin "C.J. and J.D. I can definitely get used to that" "I figured if its an American custom for the first to take his fathers name, that name is appropriate and for the second, back in my hometown we honor our brothers hence the second sons name" "okay if you like it, I love it" he smiled at her. He suddenly furrowed his brows as a sudden thought occurred to him "Shev, I think its time you look into different careers" "excuse me?" "Sheva I can't afford anything happening to you, you can't keep putting your life on the line" "but its okay to put yours on the line? Chris look I can guarantee that I wont be going on any missions anytime soon, but you honestly don't expect me to walk away from something I love doing, do you?" "Yes, we aren't hurting for money and the boys will definitely need their mother" "and their father" she finished. He held up his hands "fine, fine I'll drop this, but be sure to expect it later on" "fine" "I want to look into homes near my sister" "great idea, I liked the layout of hers anyway and the neighborhood is pretty decent as well. Did you see how manicured all of the lawns were?" "I did, so when would you want to go house hunting?" he asked her. "One thing at a time Mr. Macho, but first things first. The BSAA." Chris had looked up at the ceiling and sighed, yeah they both had to deal with that first. But her doctor had given her a week off and he wasn't about to leave her alone in that week either. He suddenly got out of bed and snatched up his cell phone. "I'll be right back" Sheva looked at him sharply "Chris what are you going to do?" He smirked at her and kissed her cheek, then headed to the door. He didn't answer her question, that sly fox.
Chris had eventually returned and found Sheva in some work out clothes, lacing up her shoes. She felt his presence and looked up "what?" "Nothing." Since it was nothing, she went back to lacing up her shoes. When she was done, she saw Chris at the closet, pulling a shirt over his head "Chris what are you doing?" "I'm going with you is what I'm doing" "Chris I don't need a body guard besides even though I'm off I'm going to have a sit down with my superiors and I don't need you for that" "on the contrary my dear you do and as I have mentioned before there's no way I'm letting the mother of my children leave my sight." She sighed out loud for him to hear, he only looked at her and winked. It was if he had this whole macho man thing worked out in his head. He'd play the hero and what was her role supposed to be? The helpless pregnant damsel in distress didn't sit well with her. All her life she had to fight for everything and she wasn't going to back down now. Although she had to admit that Chris was quite charming in his ways. "Ready?" he asked her. Sheva was deep in contemplation before answering. " I am and you know what, I'll see the BSAA in a week, but I would like to get some fresh air though" "copy that milady, copy that" they locked up the condo and left.
A week later, Sheva and Chris found themselves in the BSAA meeting room again. Carlyle cleared his throat before speaking "Agents Redfield and Alomar, the review board has read the statements from you both. The investigation is still pending in regards to the late Mr. Rogers, but we still have further questions. Chris and Sheva briefly exchanged glances "first things first, Ms. Alomar with your current condition why did you even accept the mission?" Chris had been wondering the same thing, so he made sure to listen very closely. Sheva didn't like the way Carlyle was making it sound, " I don't appreciate you making it sound as if my pregnancy is a disease or something Carlyle. But to answer your question as I have clearly indicated in my report. I felt it was appropriate I'd partake on that mission since I had been to that facility before. I felt as though my pregnancy wouldn't be a hindrance because at the time I was still in my first trimester. And it was because of me that we even learned about that facility in the first place. Or did you forget to mention that the mole was Duncan in the first place?" Carlyle spoke "we have no account for what happened between you two at that facility." Sheva couldn't believe her ears, was he saying that he didn't believe her when she had written word for word what Duncan had said to her about the plaga? "Clearly since you think I'm making everything up, I have nothing more to say" and with that Sheva clamped her mouth shut. "Ms. Alomar don't be unreasonable, jeopardizing your life is not to be taken lightly" Anderson had begun "the only reason why you say that now is because I'm pregnant. Field agents put their lives on the line all the time when they go out for missions. Correct me if I'm wrong but I feel as though everyone is making a big deal because if anything had happened to me on that mission you two would be charged for murder. Is that correct?" Sheva asked bitterly. Chris looked at the expressions of Anderson and Carlyle's face; the words had clearly taken the fight out of them. So why not throw salt into the open wound? "It's interesting that you two talk about a pregnant woman jeopardizing her life when she was only doing her job. How quickly do they forget that you two were the ones who put her life in danger in the first place; all agents and soldiers and captains go through invasive screenings to determine if they are fit for missions. Its clear to me that in this case it was bypassed, any specific reason for that gentlemen?" Chris had laid the cards on the table so to speak, neither of them had anything to say. They were both guilty of letting Sheva bypass the screening. Anderson had cleared his throat "a mistake on our part. Alright we cleared her because she has a perfect track record and her expertise speaks of brilliance" "and yet you're calling her a liar? I don't believe this shit," Chris had said angrily. Carlyle had leaned over picking up the phone "yes do you have a minute? Thanks" he put the phone back in it cradle. They all sat in silence each collecting their thoughts. Sheva knew that she'd be stuck with desk duty for who knows when. Chris had been thinking about whom was on the phone with Carlyle "Look" he began. The door opened and there stood Jason Evans.
"Ah Mr. Evans how nice of you to join us" Carlyle had said, "have a seat" he gestured to the vacant seat next to Sheva. Jason looked at Chris who only nodded then sat down next to Sheva. Anderson "since you were in charge of that unit Mr. Evans we need you statement in regards to Ms. Alomar" this was deja vu all over again. Sheva overcame the urge to roll her eyes. Jason looked at Sheva then spoke "as I have already said in my report, Agent Alomar's performance wasn't hindered in the least. She didn't slow down the rest of the team at all. In fact because of her we gained entrance to the underground facility in record time. Sure we would have eventually figured it out, but she saved us wasted time and effort" "so you're saying that she didn't show any signs of her pregnancy which would have warranted concern from you and anyone else possibly endangering the mission?" Anderson asked. "That is correct" Jason answered. "And what of Mr. Redfield here and his actions?" Jason took a deep breath before answering " he did what any man would do in his situation-" "That is not what I am asking you Mr. Evans" "then I'd suggest you make it clear what you are asking then Anderson" "It is no kept secret that Mr. Redfield was upset and not thinking clearly, so did his emotions mirror unprofessionalism?" Jason glanced at Chris before speaking. "I don't think the word unprofessionalism should ever be used on behalf of Mr. Redfield. He was as professional as it gets. We spoke maybe for a minute over the radio and the next thing I knew he was with the rest of the team helping to neutralize the BOW's. His aim was precise and his marksmanship was completely on par. I witnessed the whole exchange Rogers and Redfield before taking down Rogers myself. It was clear that Rogers had the intent to kill Redfield and Alomar" he finished. "Okay thank you for that Mr. Evans we appreciate it" Carlyle had said. "Sure thing" he moved to stand up, waived his farewell and left the meeting room. "Alright I think we've heard enough from all the parties involved" Anderson had concluded. "The higher ups aren't going to be happy when we tell them that no action of punishment will be established" Chris and Sheva had looked at each other; they couldn't believe their ears. Since everyone was in the wrong, the issue would be dropped. "We strongly advise that you two not let this happen again" Carlyle had said "the same can be said of you two as well gentlemen" Chris had said as well. "Alright we do have more meetings with the higher ups. So you two are dismissed. And even though we may not see eye-to-eye; good work out there Redfield and Alomar. You two are valued members of the BSAA and our mission." Chris and Sheva had stood up and thanked the two men and exited the meeting room.
At 5 months Sheva was definitely showing and her pants no longer fit her anymore. She had to buy new clothes but didn't want to go alone. So she had called Claire and was more then happy when Claire had agreed to go shopping with her. Sheva was currently in a fitting room at a maternity store trying on some new clothes. "Shev let me see what you have so far," Claire had said. Sheva had stepped out with a pale yellow blouse on with a pair of Capri pants on. "Well what do you think?" She had asked Claire "I think you look absolutely adorable in it and the color goes good with your skin color as well" "are you sure, I mean everything that I've tried on you've said the same thing that I'm adorable in it." "News flash Shev you are adorable and very pretty and its true that everything you've tried on today only accentuates that fact" Sheva blushed "thanks Claire but you're very beautiful yourself" "honey this isn't about me, its about you but thank you as well. Was there anything else you wanted to try on?" "Yeah just one more thing" and with that Sheva disappeared into the fitting room. She came out several moments later in a light purple halter floor length gown and Claire's jaw dropped to the floor. "Oh my goodness that gown is stunning Shev. And you look absolutely gorgeous in it. What's the occasion?" "Chris and I have an important award ceremony we both have to attend at the BSAA. I guess it was a good thing I had to get new jeans otherwise I wouldn't have found this gown." Sheva laughed. "Award ceremony? That is awesome. Oh my goodness we're going to have to get your hair and makeup done for this and a manicure pedicure eyebrow done too. There's so much to do" "The ceremony isn't for another two weeks so we have time" "yeah just barely. Are we done here? I saw a cute baby store and I want to look at some things for my nephews" "yep we're done let me take this off and get the rest of the clothes I picked out up to the register."
Meanwhile Chris was with currently with a real estate agent and Leon looking at homes in Claire's neighborhood. They had already visited 3 homes and Chris was getting anxious already. "Where's Sheva?" Leon had asked him. "She's with your fiancé shopping for who knows what." "She didn't want to come house hunting with you?" "If she did you wouldn't be here Kennedy" Leon laughed a light laugh. "Relax I know the feeling Claire didn't want to come either, she said she-" "trusted my judgment" Chris had finished for him "yeah I know Shev said the same thing" "women" Leon had said and Chris laughed. The real estate agent had cleared his throat "right this way" he gestured for Chris and Leon to follow. "You know I guess it's not so bad having you a part of the family" Chris had started "the same can be said about you Chris." The real estate agent had been talking a mile a minute and Chris wasn't really paying attention. He liked what he saw so far. He weighed the pros and cons but he like it big time. "Leon I like this layout a lot, its very spacious 4 bedroom and 3 bath is perfect" "You and Sheva are having twins though. Why would you two need another bedroom?" Leon had questioned. "Oh, I see you're planning on having another child after the twins?" Chris only smirked, "perhaps" was all he said. Chris then turned towards the real estate agent "I'm liking what I see here. I will want to bring my girlfriend here to take a look." "Alright, sounds good to me, call me anytime" he then handed Chris his business card "will do". All three of them had exited the house. Chris and Leon had watched the agent get into his car and leave. "In all honesty I don't think Shev will mind my decision. I mean the backyard is very huge with a nice tree as well. She loves swimming, so she can always go to you place and swim and I like building. Most likely I'll build CJ and JD a tree house in the back yard" Chris had concluded rubbing his chin. "Seems like you got it all planned out then, sounds good to me" "can I count you in on that project Leon?" "Sure thing Chris" and with that they shook hands. Leon had pulled out his phone and dialed Claire "hi honey what's up?" she answered. "Are you two just about done? Your brother and I are starving" "actually we are just about done. Shev is getting pretty hungry as well so we were going out to lunch ourselves" "mind if we join you ladies?" " Of course we don't mind" she spoke away from the phone and Leon could hear Sheva speaking "I want an avocado chicken salad with extra bacon" he heard her say. "We want salads so we'll meet you at the promenade in 15 minutes" "sure thing babe see you in 15" Leon had hung up.
While seated at the table the ladies had told the men about their day and vice versa. Sheva and Claire left out the part about the gown that was purchased. They wanted Chris to be surprised. Chris had mentioned the tree house idea and the ladies definitely approved. "So Claire, Leon when are you two expecting?" Sheva had asked jokingly. Leon cleared his throat and Claire had turned a deep shade of red. Chris had seen both of their reactions and was staring at them intently. "Claire?" Chris had started. She didn't look at him. "Baby sister" yep that did it for her. Her willpower had broken. Her brother had a way of making her tell him anything and everything. "Chris we don't know for sure so lets not jump to any conclusions just yet." "Claire and Leon I'm so sorry I was just kidding" She had touch Claire's hand at the apology. "It's okay Shev don't worry about it" Leon had said. The waiter had brought their food out at the right time. Everyone began to dig in and talked about other things. The afternoon was still young so after the meal all four of them had gone to the movies. Sheva had gotten up multiple times during the movie, Chris had asked her if she wanted him to go with her but she had declined. Chris had sent Claire to go see if she was okay.
Sheva was at the sink as Claire had walked in. She had washed her hands and dried them. Claire handed Sheva her purse and went into a stall. Sheva had put Claire's purse down and dug into her own pulling out her lip-gloss. When she looked up again a disheveled Jill was standing behind her. Sheva turned around taking in Jill's appearance "Jill?" she gasped. "I told you Chris was mine" she looked at Sheva up and down concentrating on her swollen stomach. "And now look at you, you're fucking pregnant you whore" "What is your problem Jill?" Sheva had asked. She didn't trust Jill at all. At a toilet being flushed Jill's attention was drawn to the stall. The door had opened and there stood Claire. "Your brother Chris was supposed to be with me. But she's taken him from me" she had screamed out. Claire had known of her whole mind control ordeal, but that was over two years ago. Surely she wasn't under any kind of mind control. Right? "You're wrong Jill, my brother and Sheva are together now. They love each other and this" she had pointed to Sheva's belly "is the proof of their love" she finished. "Lies she stole him from me, I'm supposed to be pregnant with his baby not her, me and Chris are supposed to be together not you" she had said facing Sheva. "You need to calm down Jill" Sheva had said. "Jill please calm down we can talk and figure this out" Claire had said. "So it was you who set those two up?" Jill had asked again her attention turning to Claire, "I can't choose whom my brother dates but I'm glad he and Sheva are an item. What happened to you Jill Valentine?" "She's what happened to me." And with that Jill pulled out a knife and lunged at Sheva. "Jill!" Claire had screamed out.
More and more time had passed that Sheva and Claire had been gone. The other times Sheva had gone to the bathroom took no more than five minutes. It had been twenty minutes already and Chris started to get worried. The sound of a gun being shot was heard over the movie. Chris had thought maybe it was the movies, but two more shots being fired was heard. He looked at Leon "Sheva-" "and Claire" Leon had said. The two men leapt out of their seats. People started screaming and panicking "government agents coming through. Get out of the way" Leon had ordered, pushing through the crowd. "Civilians get to the emergency exits now!" Chris had bellowed out more pushing and shoving followed. When the two had finally got out of the auditorium, the scene was worse in the lobby. People had been scattered everywhere but no sign of Claire and Sheva. Chris had looked at Leon who only nodded. A woman had crashed into Chris trying to get away. He righted her "what's going on?" he asked her "three women on the floor in the restroom. Blood lots and lots of blood. Over there. One was pregnant. Please help me I can't find my son" the woman started crying. Chris was putting two and two together in his head. It clicked; they still didn't see Claire or Sheva. He spoke to the women calmly "Miss call the police now" he let go of her "okay" was all she said. "The girls" was all he said and began making his way to the ladies restroom. Leon followed.
Chris and Leon had made it to the ladies restroom immediately noticing the blood seep out from beneath the door. The two tactfully entered the restroom with their weapons drawn. Claire was lying on her side clutching at her shoulder. Sheva was on her back with an arm over her stomach and the other arm above her head. Her gun not too far from where she lay. Chris and Leon both holstered their guns and rushed over to their ladies. Leon kneeled besides Claire and lifted her upper half. Claire moaned out "Leon" she looked up at him and then over at Sheva, who was cradled against Chris "Oh God, Sheva" she tried reaching for her but winced at the pain in her shoulder. Chris looked at his sister then Sheva again. "Claire she's fine, she probably fainted. Chris gently shook Sheva "Shev honey wake up its me Chris" she slowly opened her eyes "Chris?" then it all came back to her "its all my fault", she peeked at Claire and saw the blood on her shirt. "I'm so sorry Claire" and with that she burst into tears. "Its okay sweetheart, Claire is a big girl she can handle it" Chris had spoken to her softly. "Its alright Sheva I'm happy I was the one who got stabbed instead of you" Claire had said whispered out, "Sheva are you okay though?" "I am fine, I guess all the adrenaline after I fired off my weapon caused me to faint" she sat up a little more and finally took in a dead Jill Valentine.
Claire and Sheva had been carted off to the hospital in two different ambulances. Sheva had insisted she was fine, but Chris wasn't having any of it. Claire had put up fight as well, which only ended because she couldn't argue that she did indeed have a wound. At the hospital the men tried to go with the ladies but the hospital staff wouldn't let them. Since all of them worked for the government, a case would probably be opened to determine what exactly happened and if Jill's death was self defense or murder. Hours had passed and it was now 9pm. Finally Sheva's doctor had come out and asked to see Chris alone "Didn't I tell you both that she needed to take it easy?" "Is my fiancé alright or not?" was all Chris asked. He didn't appreciate the fact that her doctor was speaking to him as if he was stupid. "Where is she?" Chris had demanded. "After the Crime Scene Investigators collect what they need, she's all yours." Chris had nodded, and the doctor had turned and left. A nurse had come for Leon "Are you Mr. Kennedy?" she had asked him. "I am" the nurse then turned to Chris "Are you Chris Redfield?" "Yes" Chris had answered. "Good because Ms. Redfield is raising hell and is demanding to see you both." Chris and Leon looked at one anther. Yep that was definitely Claire all right. "Please this way." The nurse had gestured for them to follow her and they did. Claire was currently in a hospital gown sitting up. "I already wrote my statement, I have nothing more to add to it" she spotted her brother and her fiancé. "Leon, Chris!" she exclaimed. Leon looked at the CSI "you're done" the CSI nodded "I am now" and with that he left. "Chris I'm so happy I took that stabbing and not Sheva, I'd feel like shit if anything happened to her under my watch" Chris hugged his sister "thank you Claire I owe you big time" "its alright big brother you don't owe me anything" she kissed his cheek. "Is Sheva okay though?" she asked. He nodded slowly "great" she said. Sheva's doctor came in "Ah Mr. Redfield, Ms. Alomar is ready now" Chris had nodded "thanks, I'll catch you two later" and with that Chris had followed the doctor out the door.
In the week that followed Jill's death, a full-blown investigation had been opened. CSI's had been working around the clock. A look into her apartment had cleared everything thing up. On the walls of Jill's apartment was kijuju written in what appeared to be her own blood. They had found dozens of legal prescription drugs for pain in her medicine cabinet as well as numerous notebooks filled with the names Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar. The pathologist had determined Jill was dead before the bullets hit her. The pathologist looked at all the contents in her stomach. And the toxicology had determined what exactly was in her system. Prescription drugs and alcohol has well as her own adrenaline had caused her heart to go into overtime giving her a heart attack even before Sheva had shot her. They ruled her death to be a suicide. And Sheva had been cleared.
Chris and Sheva both stood at a Jill's lone tombstone. They each put a single carnation on the headstone. "I'm so sorry Chris" Sheva had said touching his shoulder. "Its okay Shev, this Jill was not my partner Jill Valentine," he said back, taking his hand into his own. "Chris she blamed me for taking you away from her" "Ironic isn't it? I went to Africa on that mission in the first place to learn anything I could of her whereabouts. You and I go through hell on Earth through out that whole time. She then throws in my face that she was tired of waiting on me. Only to tell me that she and Oliveira were getting married. But then has the nerve to say that you took me from her, when I was the one interested in her" his dry chuckle held no laughter. Sheva looked down and rubbed her belly "now that I think about it, Jill was the reason why we even worked together in the first place" Sheva said softly. "Hmm, maybe" and with that he took her arm and lead her away from the tombstone.
On the morning of the ceremony, Sheva had gotten a call from an overly excited Claire early in the morning. "Alomar" she answered. "Sheva! I am so excited we have tons to do. Are you awake?" Claire was talking a millions miles per hour. "No" Sheva answered sleepily. Claire had heard her brother speaking "Shev, who is that?" she heard him ask. "Your sister" she replied. Shuffling was heard then Claire found herself on the phone with her brother "Claire what the hell it's 6 am on a Saturday might I remind you" "Sheva and I have a very busy day today, Chris" "no hair salon or spa place is open at 6am Claire" "okay you're right, I'll be by to pick her up at 9am then. Bye" and with that Claire ended the call. Chris had put Sheva's phone on the nightstand. He went to cuddle with Sheva, placing his hands on her ever-growing stomach. Sheva had put her hand atop on his and smiled. Both of them were fast asleep within minutes.
Chris shielded his eyes from the bright sunlight. He didn't remember leaving the blinds open the night before. He looked down and saw a sleeping Sheva still next to him. So there was no way she could have opened the blinds then gone back to sleep. Activity in the living room had caught his attention. He knew now who had done that. He got up and kicked the covers away. He put on some pajama bottoms and headed to the living room. Claire sat comfortably on the couch gnawing on a bagel. "Claire" Chris had growled out. Claire turned towards him looking up at him "yes big brother" she had said blinking her eyes at him ever so innocently. "Not this time, my dear sister" "Well I figured that was the best thing I could do that didn't involve any effort at all." He rubbed his temples and sighed. She was right; she could have thrown a bucket of ice-cold water on him, which she had done in the past. The sound of a flushing toilet was heard "well Shev is up now, looks like you got your wish after all" he grumbled out. The sound of a shower could be heard "and now she's taking a shower" Claire had finished. Chris had moved to his sister "let me see how bad it is Claire" he wanted to see her scar from the stabbing. "Chris its fine this is nothing" "Claire I'm not giving you an option, now let me see" more authority was used in his voice "Chris cut it out" she fired back. "Claire-" he started narrowing his eyes "okay Chris fine" and with that she moved to take off her sweater. She lifted the sleeve of her shirt and finally the scar was visible. "Are you happy now Chris?" she asked sarcastically. He went to touch it, his finger tips grazing over the reddened skin "Claire I'm sorry, I should have taken this" he was frowning "Chris don't be silly men aren't allowed to go into the ladies restroom" again she was right, but that didn't stop him from feeling guilty about it. "I know but still I wish there was something I could have done" "Chris like I said before I'm glad I took the knife and not Sheva. No main veins or arteries were damaged. And hey I get to add this new scar to my collection" she laughed. Chris hugged her close "thank you Claire. I'm so lucky to have you as my sister" she laughed some more "if anyone's lucky its Sheva. You're a good guy Chris and you deserve happiness and I can see that Sheva makes you besides yourself happy" she hugged him back "but its I'm lucky that you're my big brother Chris" "damn straight" he chuckled. "Why are my ears burning you two?" Sheva's voice had cut in. Chris released his sister "that's because Claire was just telling me how much you make me happy. And you know what Shev she's right" and with that he went to rub her belly and bent down to kiss it as well. "Awe Chris" Claire had never seen her brother like this ever. She was truly happy for the both of them. She had witnessed a light kiss between the two before adverting her eyes and heading to the bathroom. "Be careful honey" Chris had said "we're just going to get all done up for this award ceremony" with that Sheva had kissed him once more and untangled herself from him. She had looked down at the tent he was sporting in his pants and giggled. Apparently he still found her quite attractive. It's as if with each passing day he found her more and more attractive "I want you" he had whispered to her as reading her mind. "Not now, babe we have to go. Don't you want to see us all dolled up tonight?" "Doesn't change the fact that I still want you right now" he said suggestively. "Chris stop that, your sister is here. Did you forget?" Sheva had reminded him, talk about a mood killer. She watched him adjust himself and rake a hand through his hair "you're right" was all he said. Claire and come from the bathroom and grabbed her purse. She looked at Sheva "ready?" "After you" Sheva had gestured to the door and with that the two ladies were gone.
Several hours had gone by and Chris was currently standing in the middle of the living room waiting ever so patiently on Sheva. He was totally clean-shaven, and his hair was well kept. He wore a dark blue suit. He decided not to wear a tie so he left the top two buttons on the cream shirt unbuttoned. He had been adjusting his cufflinks when Sheva finally had come out. He let out loud whistle, purple was definitely her color. The gown had her shoulders out and showed slight cleavage. He hair was in an up do with a few strands curling around her face. She had on small studs and a simple bracelet. "Good Lord Sheva, you look absolutely amazing" "are you sure I don't look like a fatty pants?" "Far from it honey" Sheva had gripped her clutch bad tighter. She was nervous big time. Chris was the one that looked amazing, she was the one that felt like a beached whale. He held out his hand to her and she took hold of it "ready love?" Sheva had taken a deep breath "I am". After the lights had been turned off they locked up the condo and headed over the venue where the ceremony was going to take place.
The award ceremony was very nice to say the least. Everything that was catered had been perfect. Sheva had declined all alcoholic beverages that was offered and to her surprise Chris did as well. She smiled for the millionth time that night. Chris was being very sweet as he had been the whole night. "Sheva" she heard her name being called. She turned around and was very surprised to see none other than Josh. "Oh Josh how I've missed you" "likewise little sister" the two embraced. "I'm so happy you came" she had said excitedly "as if I had a choice" Josh then started to chuckle. Chris joined in on the laughter. The men shook hands "Good to see you Chris" "likewise Josh." Josh then furrowed his brows finally noticing a pregnant Sheva. He looked between her and Chris seriously before his expression changed again. He grinned "congratulations you two. I get to be an uncle now" "yeah because you're going to have two nephews" Sheva had told him excitedly. Josh's jaw hit the floor "you don't say" was all he could say "and we have names already" Chris had said all proud "Christopher Jericho and Joshua David" "CJ and JD alright sounds good to me" "Chris there you are we had been looking for you all night" Chris had turned to his sister, who was standing next to Leon "what for?" he asked confused. "Stupid, you're getting honored tonight!" Claire had said rolling her eyes. Sheva turned to Claire and Leon "you two look great" she had said. "Not compared to you honey, you and my brother here are practically glowing with love" Claire said. Chris cleared his throat and Sheva had blushed. "Um thank you?" "Not necessary girl, but who is that?" Claire had asked gesturing to Josh "Oh Josh, yeah that's my brother" Sheva had said with nothing but pride in her voice. Josh extended his hand to Claire "Captain Josh Stone" Claire took his hand "Claire Redfield. I've heard so much about you. Oh this is my fiancé" she said gesturing to Leon "Leon S. Kennedy, nice to meet you" the two men had shook hands. Chris had cleared his throat gaining the attention of the others "should we find our seats?" he asked "Oh my God, you right Chris we have to hurry."
Sheva, Josh, Chris, Leon and Claire were all seated at the same table, talking amongst themselves about anything and everything. Mainly about CJ and JD was the topic of conversation. "Honoring Mr. Chris Redfield tonight" was all Chris had heard before being pushed out of his seat by Claire "get up there stupid, go accept your award!" she had scolded him "Okay fine" was all he said. He didn't see what the big deal was especially when all he did was do his job nothing more nothing less. Chris had made it to the stand and accepted the medal honoring his bravery and his heroism. He hadn't prepared a speech, so he said what came to mind. "I'm not the one who should be here accepting this award tonight, the real person who should be honored is Sheva Alomar" and with that the spot light had been directed to Sheva. She had turned a deep shade of red at all the attention she was getting. Chris continued "Shev honey please join me up here." With all eyes on her she calmly got up out her seat, giving her clutch to Claire. She made her way up to where Chris had stood. "This woman right here deserves a standing ovation for all her dedication and commitment to our mission. I met her two years ago while in Africa and even though she didn't know me she risked her life multiple times for a stranger. Why? Because she's the most caring and selfless person I know. Her expertise in the field and in the office surpasses even that of the most seasoned veterans. I am honored that she choose me to start a family with." He turned his attention to madly blushing Sheva. "And I love her with all my heart" and with that he set down the microphone and dropped to his knee. He dug into his pocket and pulled out the ring he had purchased months prior. Sheva put a hand over her mouth "Chris?" she asked. "Sheva Alomar I am madly in love with you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Be the better half of me that you already are. Will you marry me?" Sheva began to shed tears slowly nodding her head" "yes. Yes I will marry you Christopher Redfield" Chris put the ring on her finger and stood back up taking her in his arms, kissing her. The crowd stood up and began cheering loudly for them.
A/N: well there you have it ladies and gents. what do you all think? R and R please. Chris Finally proposed to Sheva. oh happy day.! Again thank you all for bearing with me. I will try to update more often. thanks! i love you all. :-)