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Chapter 14

Over the next month or so, Natalia's strength and energy improved. She was now taking walks to see the ducks with Emma. She was working a few days a week and Olivia was going into work leaving her alone at home. She had ventured to town on a few outings; but was not yet driving on her own. And her hair had grown enough to cover her head, but she still needed a hat in the bright sunshine.

She had a follow up appointment with Rick. Olivia came home to pick her up to take her to the hospital. Rick did his examination; they did an MRI for comparison purposes. He then called the ladies into his office to discuss his findings.

"Natalia, everything is looking good. I don't see any reason for you to continue the speech therapy and your therapist agrees. The incision is all healed and with you hair growing back it will hide the scar. You still can't go running any marathons just yet, but I would say you are just about near 100%. I don't think I need to see you for at least a couple of months."

"Wow, that's excellent!" Olivia exclaims as she pulls Natalia hand to her mouth and kisses it.

"Rick, you're sure? Everything is OK?"

"Yes, Natalia. I would avoid major exertion, like working outside in 90 degree heat or running the afore mentioned marathon. But you should be feeling close to your old self. You do feel that way, right? Nothing going on that you should tell me?"

"No, I am feeling great. I'm walking to the duck pond each morning and sometimes Olivia and I will walk in the park. I'm not minding having to climb the stairs at home anymore."

"Good." He replied.

"What about driving by myself?"

"You've been driving for a few weeks now, right, just not alone?"

"Yes."

"I don't see any reason why that would be a problem. No restrictions on driving. You are free to hit the open highway."

Just then Olivia's cell phone rang and she glanced to see who was calling.

"Oh, I'm sorry I meant to turn this thing off; but I think I should really take this call. I'm just going to step out for a minute."

"Rick?"

"Yes, Natalia, you have a question?"

"I do. You said I can return to all normal activity?"

"Yes."

"All? As in…"

Rick could see that Natalia was hesitating; once he saw the bit of blush appear in her cheeks, he knew what she was trying to ask.

"Natalia, yes. You are healthy enough for sexual intercourse."

"OK. Thank you."

"You're welcome. Looks like you and Olivia have some catching up to do."

Now he had really made her blush, her cheeks, her near were all a light shade of rouge.

"Natalia, I'm sorry. It's OK. You don't have to be embarrassed. Forgive me?"

"I guess, just don't do that again. And don't tell Olivia I asked, please?"

"I won't."

They had stood from their seated positions and Rick was heading towards the door when Olivia came back in.

"What did I miss?"

"Nothing, really. Rick said I am good to go. I don't have to see him for another 2 months."

"Definitely good news. So, Princess, how about we celebrate?"

They left Rick's office and decide to celebrate at Company. Natalia had not been there since the accident. And Olivia thought that Buzz Burgers for lunch would be a nice way to celebrate. After lunch they stopped by the park to pick up Emma and then headed home.

Over the next few days, Natalia was more affectionate with Olivia, something that did not go unnoticed by the older woman. Little did Olivia know, Natalia was making plans…plans for a romantic evening with the woman she loved. Natalia asked Rafe if he could stay with Frank on Friday night; he agreed. Emma was already scheduled for a sleepover at her Daddy's. Natalia had planned her menu; grilled salmon over wild rice with a side salad and homemade cheesecake for desert.

She spent the morning cleaning her bedroom. She knew Olivia would be home for lunch. She had to wait until Olivia left to go back to work to go to the grocery store. Once she was back she made the cheesecake first and she prepared the salad. The rest would wait until later that evening. While she was out, she picked up quite a few candles, glass globes and variety of fresh flowers. She turned down the bed and placed all the candles and flowers in the bedroom. She then showered and got herself ready for the evening.

All that was left was the salmon and rice. She called Olivia first for an ETA at to when she would be home, so Natalia would be ready. She got the salmon going; she set the table and added candles and the ice bucket with the chilled bottle of champagne she bought to the table. She had finished the salmon and rice; she plated them and left them warming in the oven when she heard Olivia pull in the drive way.

She quickly pulled the plates from the oven and turned it off. She was able to get both champagne flutes filled when Olivia came in the door.

"Wha…what's all this?"

"Oh, I don't know. A celebration, a thank you; maybe a preview of what's to come."

Natalia walked over to Olivia with her arms open and Olivia pulled her into a hug.

"I don't know how I can ever thank you, Olivia."

Olivia pulled away to see her face.

"Thank me, for what?"

"For taking care of me, loving me."

"I do love you; there's no need for you to thank me for loving you. Just seeing your smile and those dimples everyday is enough. Just waking up in your arms every morning is enough. Just sitting out on the front porch at night star gazing with you is enough. It's all I'll ever need."

She titled her head down to gently press her lips against Natalia's. The kiss started off slow, but the passion between the two women was growing. Natalia had teased Olivia's lips with her tongue to which Olivia easily accepted. Natalia had pushed Olivia back against the door; their hands were moving from hips, to neck, to waist and back as the kisser grew deeper and more forceful on both parts until Natalia pulled back.

"OK, this can wait. Your dinner is going to get cold." Natalia said.

"I don't mind eating dinner reheated." Replied Olivia as she tried to kiss Natalia again.

"No, there is plenty of time for that later, Ms. Spencer. Please won't you have a seat?"

Olivia gave Natalia her best sad puppy dog face, but it didn't work. So she took her seat at the table.

"This looks wonderful, Natalia. You didn't over do it, did you?"

"No, I'm fine."

Natalia picked up her champagne and raised the glass to Olivia.

"How about a toast?" She asked Olivia.

"To what?" Olivia replied.

"To us, my love. To us." Said Natalia as the clinked their glasses together.

Olivia put the glass down and picked up her fork and put the first bite of salmon into to her only to enjoy it literally melting in her mouth. After about the third bite of food, she realized something.

"Where's Rafe, isn't he usually home by now?" Asked Olivia.

"He's staying the night at Frank's." Natalia replied.

As Olivia was swallowing her next bite of food, it hit her. Natalia was seducing her. Natalia had plans for the two of them tonight and Olivia would have bet the Beacon that those plans included their bed upstairs. Her next thought was how she was going to be able to make it through this wonderful dinner knowing that Natalia was planning on them making love for the first time tonight.

Oh boy!

TBC