I do not own Castle, Mr. Andrew Marlowe owns Castle and characters.
Ch. 21
The alarm started beeping waking them up. Rick rolled over silencing it for 10 more minutes. Kate slowly rolled over stretching. "Babe, how much time before we have to leave?"
"We have about an hour and a half."
"Oh, would you want to join me in the shower?" She suggested seductively.
"Have you known me to turn down shower sex with you?"
"No. Not sex! I just wanted you to wash my back."
"I will do more than wash your back." Rick smirked at the thought of having his way with Kate.
Kate exited the bed walking to the bathroom. She turned on the shower before stripping out of her clothes. When Rick saw, her standing there naked, his pulse began to race. It wasn't long before his clothes were right beside hers.
He started slowly kissing her neck and started to roam her body with his hands. She swatted his hands away from her intimate parts saying, "We don't have time for this."
"I'll be quick."
"I promise after the party, you can have all of me."
"You're no fun, Kate."
"I'm so sorry to disappoint you."
Getting dressed in her purple satin dress with spaghetti straps got several looks of adoration from Rick. He whistled when she came out of the bathroom. Her blush was rising fast up her neck and face.
Rick said, "Don't be shy."
"You know how that embarrasses me when you whistle."
"Just think how the other men will be looking at you tonight."
"The other women will be ready to kill me."
"Why would you say something like that?" Rick was curious about that statement.
"Well, for one thing, I am married to said mystery writer. I get to spend the rest of my life with you."
"I wouldn't have it any other way. I was thinking after the party, we might go to the casino to play the slots."
"I would like to try my hand at lady luck."
Gina called his phone, "Rick are you and Kate ready?"
"Yes."
"I'll be in the lobby waiting for you two."
"See you soon." Gina disconnected the call.
The elevator dinged letting them know they were in the lobby. When the doors opened, Gina was standing there waiting.
"It's about time you got here!" Gina's voice dripped with venom toward Kate.
Sensing that Gina was going to be a bitch,Kate just faked a smile her way. Rick saw the scene playing out in a rather nasty way. He decided to intervene. "Ladies, shall we leave?"
Rick put his arm around Kate's waist holding her tight. Gina wanted to wrap her arm around him, she feared the wrath of Kate if she did. The limo driver opened the door for all three to get in. Gina was first, followed by Kate and last, was Rick. Gina couldn't see what Rick saw in Kate. Her thoughts were that he needed someone like herself.
Kate was thinking that before the night was over, Gina would be drunk hanging on some poor unsuspecting fool. Kate knew not to let Rick go anywhere with Gina. When they arrived at the party, the paparazzi were wanting photos of the new mystery writer and his wife. Kate and Rick walked the red carpet holding hands and smiling. Gina decided that she was going to be in the picture with them. She went to put her arm around Rick, Kate casually moved Gina's hand from Rick's waist.
It wasn't unnoticed by the paparazzi. One of the photographers asked, "Rick which one is your wife?"
Rick happily said, "The gorgeous brunette. Katherine Beckett-Castle. The other lady is my publisher Gina Cowell."
Gina's smile fell slightly. It was heartbreaking to not be with this beautiful man. They entered the party with many people wanting to talk to Rick and Kate. Gina was left out of the conversations. She wandered the room looking for her next prey. Scott Dempsey was the unlucky guy. Gina turned on her sights and charms on this man. He noticed, her staring at him. "Hello, I'm Scott Dempsey."
"I'm Gina Cowell. It's nice to meet you."
"Would you like a drink of champagne?"
"I would love some."
"Are you here alone?"
"Yes."
"Why is someone beautiful like you here all alone?"
"My client is busy with that brunette."
"Who is your client and who is that stunning brunette?"
"Richard Castle the mystery writer, and his muse Katherine Beckett." Gina was glad she didn't say his wife.
Scott was wanting to be introduced to Kate. He could see how beautiful she truly is. Gina wanted to get a dig at Kate. Gina spoke up, "Rick and Kate, I would like to introduce you to Scott Dempsey."
"Hi, nice to meet you. I am Rick Castle and this is my gorgeous wife Katherine Beckett-Castle."
"Your wife?"
"Yes. My wife, inspiration, and muse for my new novel, Nikki Heat."
"I heard you were single and this lovely stunning creature was available."
"Umm no, I'm not available. I'm married to Richard Castle. Let me guess Gina said, we were single."
"Yes, she did."
"She lied to you. In her mind, he is single. But, let me assure you we are very happily married."
"It's too bad. I think we could have had some great times together, getting to know each other."
"Thanks, but no thanks. I don't cheat on my husband."
"Well, it was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. and Mrs. Castle."
"Same here."
Kate turned to Gina with a glare of hostility in her eyes." "Gina what in the HELL, are you trying to prove?"
"Kate, I don't know what you're talking about?"
"Drop the act of innocence."
"I really don't know what your problem is."
"If you think you will be sleeping in Rick's bed! You are wasting your time."
"I will have him in my bed before we leave Las Vegas." Gina finished saying and then Kate slapped her. Leaving a red hand print on her face. Rick and the whole room turned to see both ladies arguing. Rick figured it was time for them both to leave.
"How much have you had to drink?" Kate was shouting!
"Several glasses, Why?"
"You're drunk, that's why. I don't share my husband with ANY woman! Rick is my husband, not yours."
Gina was left standing there in shock from the slap and the embarrassing scene. She turned to see everyone glaring at her. Running to the closest exit, Gina burst into tears. She finally met her match in trying to steal another woman's man.
Suddenly she felt a gentle touch on her shoulder. Turning to see a set of green eyes looking at her with empathy, Gina said, "What do you want?" Her voice was full of anger.
"Just to see if you are alright."
"I am, thanks for asking."
Alex Walsh stood looking at her. He could see she was anything but fine. "What was that scene all about?" He asked.
"Kate is on her high horse. She thinks that I want to bed her husband."
"Don't you?"
"Truth is, yes I do. I want to tell her that."
"You don't need too. She sees it in your eyes."
"It just isn't fair. I am his publisher, I should have first dibs on him."
"She is his wife. I think she made that clear in there."
"I can't win for losing. I think I am going to leave for the night."
"Would you like some company?"
"Why, would you want to go with me?"
"I think you are beautiful."
"Thank you."
"Where are, you staying? I'm at the Vegas Hilton."
"So, am I. Would you like some company?"
"I'd love some."
Alex and Gina took a limo back to the Hilton. He gently kissed her lips making her come alive with feelings she didn't realize she could have for another man. Entering his suite, He had her naked and pinned to the wall, she felt loved and sated.
Meanwhile, Rick and Kate were getting ready to leave the party. A friend of Rick's came to see if Kate was okay. "She is fine. Just a little upset with Gina." Rick said.
James spoke, "Your wife is a stunning sensation. Gina must be out of her mind if she thinks, you will leave Kate for her."
"That will never happen. Kate is my soul mate and the love of my life."
"Everyone here can see the look in your eyes for each other."
"Thanks for saying that. We are leaving so have a great time. Hope to see you next book launch party."
Rick took Kate's hand leading her to the exit. He placed a lingering kiss on her luscious lips. Kate asked, "Do you want to still go to the casino?"
"I do, but only if you want to."
"I want to try my hand at the slots."
"Let's get out of here and go try your luck."
Taking the limo back to the Vegas Hilton, Rick was just happy to be with Kate. The limo pulled up to the front, Jason opened the door for them. Rick handed him a nice tip. Jason bowed his head and thanked him. Jason asked, "Will you be needing my services for the rest of the night, sir?"
"No, I think we will be staying in for the rest of the night. Thanks again."
They walked to the casino area. Several men were looking at the stunning brunette. Women were busy turning green with envy and wanting to get close to Richard Castle. One of the couples looking walked up to them. The man spoke, "You have a stunning girlfriend."
Rick said, "She's not my girlfriend, she's my wife."
"You are a lucky man." My name is Stephen Carlson.
"Richard Castle and my wife Katherine Beckett-Castle."
Stephen's date looked happy to meet Richard and Kate. "I'm Lucy Stephens."
"Nice to meet you both." Kate was wanting to leave to try her luck at the slots.
Lucy had to ask, "How long have you two been married?"
Kate replied, "7 weeks. We are on our honeymoon."
Lucy said, "Lucky you. Every woman here has been wanting to meet Richard Castle and go out with him."
Kate was fully aware of the woman's intentions toward her husband. "I don't share him with anyone he is my husband."
Lucy acknowledged, "We're very aware of that fact."
Kate replied, "It has been a pleasure meeting you, please excuse us why go to the casino."
"Good luck."
"Thanks." They both replied together.
Entering the casino, Kate found a wheel she wanted to spin. Putting a twenty-dollar coin in she pulled the handle hoping for a huge payout. The wheel stopped on the three sevens, the bells and whistles began sounding, while the coins dropped in the holder. Looking up she was shocked to see she had won the big jackpot. The owner came to her machine looking very shocked, to say the least. He closed the machine and took her and Rick to collect their winnings.
Mr. Bradford asked, "How did you know this machine would pay off?"
Kate was stunned, to say the least, "I didn't. We just came in for the first time to play the slots."
Mr. Bradford asked his security to examine footage to see when they entered. Max Jackson examined the footage determining that they entered when they said. Mr. Bradford took them to collect their winnings. Kate smiled giving Mr. Bradford a nice tip. He finally recognized who they were. He asked, "Are you Richard Castle, the mystery novelist, and Katherine Beckett his muse and inspiration?"
"Yes, but it's Katherine Beckett-Castle, my wife."
"Sorry for the questions. We have people trying to beat the machines."
"We do understand. Kate had never played the slots and wanted to give it a try."
'Will you be coming back to play again?"
"Don't know yet. We are supposed to be going home to New York."
"You are both welcome here anytime."
"Thank you."
Rick locked the winnings in the safe downstairs. They weren't taking any chances of someone robbing them. They headed to their suite to settle down for the night. She wanted to go swim in the private pool. Rick was wanting to see her in that purple string bikini. Changing into their swimsuits, they went to the roof for the private pool. It was still warm in the air. Kate jumped in splashing Rick with the water.
He jumped in chasing her around the pool. Stopping to kiss each other, the lovers were very happy.
Rick said, "Baby, I can't believe you won the jackpot."
"I know. I guess lady luck was with us after all."
"What will we do with the money?"
"Invest it for our children's future."
"Sounds wonderful!"
They headed to the stairs to get out of the pool. "I wonder if Gina is still upset with me for slapping her."
Kate was thinking to herself.
"We'll know by tomorrow."
Walking in their suite, they headed to the bathroom, shedding out of their swimsuits. Kate turned on the shower letting the water warm up. Rick held her in his arms while kissing her. Stepping in the shower letting the water run over their bodies felt soothing. Kate was washing Rick with his scented Hawaiian Paradise body wash enjoying the feeling and smell. Rick took some of Kate's scented cherry shampoo and started washing her hair.
This got his attention with the sweet smell. He washed her body with her cherry scented body wash. They stood under the warm water savoring the lasting effects of it. Turning off the water each got out of the shower towel drying the other reaching for the white fluffy robes to put on.
Kate turned to put her black lacy baby doll on. Rick's heart raced seeing her in that. He always loved her looking sexy for him. Putting his black silky heart boxers on caused Kate to gasp and become aroused with hot molten lava. They knew there would be less sleep tonight. It wasn't long before both fell over the edge with every desire.
Waking next morning to see the Vegas times showing a picture of Katherine Beckett-Castle winning the jackpot. Both were looking at the headlines, wondering when people would come out of the woodwork to ask for money and favors? Rick ordered room service for breakfast. It was delivered shortly. "Baby, this was so good."
"I was so hungry."
"I guess we need to pack and head to the airport for the flight home."
"Babe, I have enjoyed this mini honeymoon. I am sorry for slapping Gina once again."
"She might actually forgive you."
"If she doesn't, she knows you are off limits."
Gina went to turn over in the bed when she felt arms surround her. Looking up she saw Alex smiling at the memory of last night. Thinking back to the slap from Kate, Gina knew she deserved what she got. She was thinking how to ask Kate for forgiveness. Alex said, "Would you like to go for breakfast?"
"Yes. I'm hungry."
Getting dressed, they left his suite walking to the elevator. Once inside the car, they went to the lobby. Gina happened to notice the Vegas times. She couldn't believe the headline, "Katherine Beckett-Castle hits the jackpot big on the slots!" She was happy for her. Gina sent a beautiful gift basket to their suite with a note attached saying, "Congratulations on your big win. Gina."
When the basket arrived, Rick went to sign for it. "Kate, you have a gift."
"Who is it from?"
"Gina."
"Okay."
"There is a note attached."
"What does it say?"
"Congratulations on your big win. Gina."
"I guess she is asking for forgiveness.
"I will forgive her this time, but if she pulls that stunt again all bets are off!"
They began to pack for their trip home. It took them an hour to get everything together. "Rick, how are we going to get the jackpot winnings?"
"It will probably be in a cashier's check."
"Good, I feel safer with it that way."
"I just hope people don't crawl out of the woodwork looking for a handout."
"Me, too."
Getting ready to leave the room, Kate and Rick double checked to make sure nothing was left behind. Kate was hoping Jacinda wasn't on the flight back to New York. They went to the lobby with their luggage, Rick and Kate stopped at the desk to pick up the cashier's check for the jackpot winnings.
Gina came down the lobby with Alex. Kate noticed her giving him a kiss goodbye. She smiled, at that kiss.
Alex said, "Gina, I will be in New York in two weeks."
"Alex, I will look forward to seeing you."
"Will you be busy the whole time?"
"Rick will be on his book tour."
"So, can we at least meet for lunch or dinner?"
"We certainly can."
"I'll give you a call."
"I'll be waiting."
Finishing talking to Alex, the three walked to the limo headed to the airport. Rick slid in first, then Kate and Gina. Gina looked at Kate and smiled. "Kate, I am so sorry for what I did to you."
"Gina, I forgive you..this time. Just don't do it again."
"I wouldn't dream of it."
Arriving at the airport, Jason helped them unload their luggage for their flight home. Rick gave him a generous tip. Jason said, "Hope to see you, folks, again."
Kate said, "You never know when we will be back."
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