Chapter 27

"Finally." Vic said as he cuddled up to Reba. They had just finished their two hours of love making and they hadn't been interrupted since the bell boy.

Reba giggled. "That's all you can say?"

Vic nodded. "Yup, we have been trying to be alone for three months but it seems every time we try something someone comes in and interrupts us. I think they did it on purpose. Just be thankful they didn't accompany us on the honeymoon." Vic chuckled and kissed her bare shoulder.

Reba smiled and sighed in content. "I am quite surprised they haven't tried to call. We did drop sort of a bomb shell on them before we left. I can only imagine how disappointed they are that we were married without them."

"They got the wedding they wanted. They were there for the second one. We repeated everything and they didn't call because I didn't pack any cell phones and I didn't give them the number. We can call them once we get to Rome but now can we not mention the family because it's sort of killing the after mood effect."

Reba giggled and nodded. "Okay." She closed her eyes and was ready to relax. "I can't believe were going to Italy." She said excitedly breaking the silence.

"I thought you would like that. I know you mentioned it before and that you never could go. I thought it would be perfect."

Reba shifted so she was facing him and smiled. "It is perfect. When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow afternoon. It's going to be a long flight." Vic smirked and buried his face in her neck. "Maybe…" he said slowly making his way up and down her neck. Reba couldn't help but giggle at his hot breath tickled the side of her neck, "We can join the mile high club."

Reba smirked. "I'm already a member."

Vic moved his head away from her neck and his eyes were huge. "You?" he asked, a bit shocked. Reba nodded. "Ms. Prim and Proper Reba Har…excuse me…Mariano, a member of the mile high club?"

Reba chuckled. "Why is that surprising? I have a wild side." She said snaking her hands up his chest and around his neck and pulling him close. Vic smiled and kissed her gently which quickly turned into a passionate kiss. Reba pressed her hand to his chest and pushed him away for a moment. "Don't you think we should rest? We have to get up to catch a flight tomorrow. We should leave a little early to make sure we make it there on time."

"We can rest on the plane. Now is the time to play." He said, his hands exploring her body. Reba giggled. "Now I want to find out more about this wild side you seem to have." Reba smiled and Vic captured her lovely lips in a loving kiss and their passion was consumed once more.

The next morning Reba rushed to repack her bag and do something with her wet hair. She couldn't believe they might miss their flight. She knew she should have said no. Vic was trying to get himself together as well, while he was in the shower, which Reba absolutely refused to join in on, she was packing their bags and making sure they didn't leave anything behind. They had a wonderful night and Reba couldn't have asked for a better husband but right now she was angry that they might miss their flight to Italy because Vic couldn't control himself.

Reba bent down to pick up her black night gown that was on the floor when she felt hands sneak across her waist and pull her close. "Vic…" she said trying to push him away. He began to kiss her neck and Reba tilted her head to the side. She was ready and willing to give in again but then she remembered the tickets. "We can't Vic." Reba said stepping away. "Get dressed." Vic frowned and walked over to the clothes Reba had set out for him so he could just grab them in a hurry. "It's all you're fault if we miss this flight." Reba mumbled as she stuffed more clothes in the suitcases.

Vic stopped dressing for a moment and looked at her. "How is it my fault?"

Reba rolled her eyes and zipped up his suitcase. "You were the one who woke me up TWO more times after I finally went to sleep."

Vic smirked. "I didn't hear you complaining last night." Vic walked over and let his hands wander her body once again. "In fact I believe your exact words were…hmmm…don't stop." Reba's cheeks turned a violent red and pushed his hands away roughly. "So rough…I didn't know you were into that sort of thing."

Reba turned even more red and threw his shirt that was still on the bed at him. "Shut up and get dressed. I am not missing out on Italy." Vic smiled and thought he better listen and get dressed.

They checked out of their hotel by one pm. They were able to get to the airport and through the security just in time for the boarding for their flight to Italy at three o'clock to be called.

Reba happily collapsed in her seat once they found them. She smiled when she looked around. She was in the first class section. This was a first. The last time she was on a plane was her trip to Hawaii with Brock and of course they were in coach. She was extremely happy the seats were roomy and she couldn't wait to get some sleep, here she could definitely sleep. She had just closed her eyes when she felt her feet being lifted.

She opened her eyes to see Vic setting a pillow under her feet. "What are you doing?"

Vic smiled and took another pillow. "Lift your head."

Reba did as she was told and Vic slid the pillow behind her head. "Are you comfortable? Do you need a blanket?"

Reba giggled. "No, I'm fine. What's with the extra attention?"

"I read online that I should make you as comfortable as possible while you are on this flight. It will be better for the baby. I also had the stewardess make sure there is plenty of water being sent back here. I just want you to relax." He said shyly as he revealed how much thought he had put into it.

Reba smiled at his thoughtfulness and kissed his cheek. "You are very sweet. Thank you but I am fine. If I need something I will let you know."

Vic nodded and set back himself. He looked over to Reba and her eyes were closed. He only hoped she was all right. "Are you hungry?" he asked curiously. They did leave in a rush without being able to get anything into their stomachs. "We did work up an appetite last night." He said suggestively.

Reba chuckled and took his hand. "Let's wait until the plane gets going okay. I am fine for now. Like I said, I will let you know."

"You will?" he asked, his tone full of hope.

Reba rolled her eyes playfully and smiled. "Yes I will. This is our honeymoon and we are supposed to be relaxing." She intertwined her arm with his and laid her head on his shoulder, hoping to get a small nap.

When she awoke the plane was in the air and Vic was relaxing with a book he had brought along with him. Reba moved away from her shoulder and yawned as she did so. She stretched her arms and her legs out in front of her to get the kinks out. She smiled and turned to Vic. He smiled back. "Did you have a nice nap?"

Reba nodded and yawned once more. "How long did I sleep?"

Vic marked his place in his book and set it aside. "Only a couple of hours, are you hungry?" Reba smiled and nodded. She was starving. She hadn't eaten since yesterday. Vic patted her hand and smiled. "I'll have the stewardess bring something back, what do you want?"

Reba shrugged. "Whatever they have is fine."

Vic smiled. "I made sure they had everything. I paid extra, whatever you want."

Reba smiled. "Really?" Vic nodded. "How much extra?" she asked curiously.

"Don't ask." Vic said. Reba chuckled. "What is it you want to eat?"

Reba sighed and thought about it for a moment. "I am in the mood for some breakfast. I haven't had breakfast yet. I feel kind of in the mood for some eggs."

Vic smiled and nodded. "Eggs it is. I'll be back in a moment." Vic stood up and left.

Reba smiled and leaned her head back against her seat. She looked to her left and realized she had a window seat. She looked out the window and smiled. All she could see were clouds but it was still a beautiful sight to be held. She really appreciated what Vic was doing for her. She couldn't believe she over reacted so badly when all he was doing was trying to put together an actually honeymoon for them. Now he was going to make sure she had whatever she wanted for breakfast. She sighed and turned her attention away from the window. She hoped Vic remembered to pack something for her as far as books or something. This was going to be a long flight.

Vic came back shortly and sat down with a smile. "It will be back here in a little bit. I ordered you scrambled eggs, fruit, and toast." Reba frowned a bit. "What?" Vic asked noticing her frown. She just smiled and shook her head. "Just tell me."

Reba bit her lip. "Well, I now kind of changed my mind."

Vic had to hold back a frustrated sigh. 'And here comes the cravings.' "What is it? I will get it for you."

Reba smiled. "I am kind of hoping now for a nice salad. That sounds good, with croutons and some bacon bites; maybe some grilled chicken, boiled egg, and some low fat ranch dressing on the side." She said, her smile going bigger.

Vic nodded and patted her knee. "I will go let the stewardess know before she starts your eggs."

"Thank you sweetie." She said as Vic got up. "Ask if they can add some apple slices to the salad okay." Vic couldn't hold back the face at the thought of the idea of apples and ranch dressing. He nodded and headed back to the stewardess to change Reba's order. Reba smiled and then went to look through Vic's bag that he had with him. She looked for some sort of book that would entertain her and then she had to settle for some book on War or other. She just shrugged. It was a pretty thick book, maybe she could finish it before they arrive in Rome, and it certainly would keep her busy. Vic came back shortly to tell her that her salad will be sent to her soon. Reba just nodded, becoming engrossed with the book, it was surprisingly interesting.

The stewardess came back with Reba's salad about half an hour later and Reba immediately dug in. She looked to Vic who was looking at her with amusement. "What?" she asked with a mouth full of chicken and lettuce.

Vic just shook his head and chuckled. "I don't think it's going to disappear." He said referring to the salad and how fast she was eating it.

Reba just smiled and kept on eating but at a slower pace. "Aren't you going to eat?" Reba asked as she saw him with nothing.

Vic nodded. "I will when I'm hungry. Don't worry about me. You just eat and let me worry about you and the baby." Reba nodded because she knew he wouldn't change his mind. She was quite worried about him not eating. She didn't want him to stop taking care of himself in order to make sure her and the baby were okay.

Reba ate her salad quickly and Vic was happy to take the plate away. Reba sighed in content and leaned back against his shoulder again. "I can't wait to get to Rome." Reba said excitedly. "I can't wait to see the amazing sights."

Vic smirked. "I thought the only amazing sight you would want to see was me?"

Reba rolled her eyes. "We are not going to stay in the hotel room the whole time we are there."

Vic frowned. "I thought that was the whole point of a honeymoon, stay in the hotel, put the do not disturb sign on the door, and order room service only when truly necessary."

Reba shook her head. "I don't think so. If we are going to Rome I want to see so many things while were there. The Spanish Steps, the Coliseum, and the Pantheon, there are so many wonderful places to see. I just can't wait. How long are we going to be there?"

"I was able to get Mr. Slaton to let us off for only a week because we didn't give him any real notice." Reba frowned. "I promise you that we will go on another vacation."

Reba chuckled. "I hope it's with in the next couple of months because once I get past my second trimester I am not going to be able to travel much and once the baby is born, honey we won't be doing a lot of traveling at all."

Vic shrugged. "Then we will just have to make the most of the week we have." Reba nodded and snuggled up to his arm more. Vic smiled and wrapped an arm around her. "So, you're excited about the sight seeing huh?"

Reba nodded. "I can't wait. I want to try and walk up all of the steps but I don't think I will make it."

"That's understandable. I myself only was able to walk up the steps once." Reba nodded and Vic smirked as he looked down at her. "You know what sight I am excited about seeing most?"

Reba shifted her head to look at him and smiled. "What?"

Vic raised a sexy eyebrow and smirked as he brought his lips to her ear. "You…lying in bed…in the sexy night gowns I bought you."

Reba blushed but smiled anyway. "Is that all you think about?"

Vic sighed and thought about it for a moment before finally saying. "It's not all I think about." He said. He then smirked. "Sometimes you're not wearing anything at all." Reba rolled her eyes and punched him in the arm. He chuckled and clutched his arm. "Ouch…do you have to be so violent?"

Reba glared. "When you're being a butt, yeah I do. You have a dirty mind and you know that's not what I meant."

Vic chuckled and kissed the side of her head. "I know what you meant. I am just excited all right."

Reba smirked and glanced at his lap. "I can see that."

Vic eyes went big and crossed his legs immediately. "Now who has the dirty mind?" Reba just smirked while he glared. "I just meant I was excited that were finally on our honeymoon and I know we won't be spending the whole time in the hotel room, no matter how much I would like it." He said sadly.

Reba chuckled and kissed his cheek. She put her lips close to his ear, making sure the stewardess who just past by didn't hear. "If you're a good boy on this trip and promise to keep the jokes to a minimum I will reward you on the way home by renewing my Mile High Club membership."

Vic's eyes lit up like a kid's on Christmas morning. Reba couldn't help but chuckle. "All right, no more jokes and we can go and do whatever you want honey." He kissed her cheek gently and rubbed the back of her hand that he held. "Are you hungry? Do you need anything else?" he said with a grin.

Reba chuckled. He was determined to make sure he received his reward on the way home. "I am fine for now but I will let you know if I need anything." Reba relaxed against his shoulder once more and was completely satisfied when sleep took over her.

Reba yawned as she awoke sometime later. She stretched and looked over to Vic and smiled when she saw he was sleeping peacefully. Reba was quite surprised when she looked out the window and saw that it was dark out. She wondered how long she slept. Reba would have to find out later because she had to go to the bathroom. She moved Vic's bag that was between them and stood up, easing her way out to the aisle. "Where are you going?" asked a tired voice.

Reba turned and smiled to see Vic sitting up. "Just to the bathroom." She whispered. "I'll be back."

Vic smiled and started to stand. "I'll join you." He said his smile turning mischievous.

Reba smiled and playfully glared at him. "What did I tell you about being a good boy?" she asked smirking. Vic immediately sat back down and happily waited until Reba returned.

Reba returned a short time later and sat down. "How long did I sleep?" she asked.

Vic yawned and shrugged. "I fell asleep shortly after you did and…" He glanced at his watched and tapped it like it would turn to the right time on its own if he did. "My watch is still on Houston time. I don't know if we're still in the US or not. I doubt it. Look out the window to see if you see the Atlantic."

Reba glanced out the window and saw nothing but darkness. "I see nothing but darkness but it must be late because a lot of people are asleep." She paused for a moment, listening intently. "It's quiet." She whispered.

"I can fix that." Vic said with a smirk and his hand caressing her thigh.

Reba giggled and pushed his hand away. "Your reward is slowly slipping from your hands."

"Sorry…" he said putting his hands back into his lap. "They have a mind of their own."

Reba shook her head and chuckled, leaning close to him again. "It's okay. Let's just relax the rest of the plane ride." Reba immediately went back to sleep. She was exceptionally tired.

Reba awoke to a gentle shaking of her shoulder. She yawned and looked over to Vic who was smiling at her. "We're about to land sweetheart." Reba sat up immediately and put her seat belt on. She was in Italy! She couldn't believe she had slept as long as she had. Sure, she had been tired from their previous night's activities but the flight had taken almost ten hours and she had slept most of the way.

Reba felt the excitement bubble within her as she heard the welcome over the intercom in Italian and English. She couldn't believe she was actually here. She had wanted to come here all her life and now here she was…on her honeymoon with the man she loved with all her heart. She smiled at Vic and she must have looked like a kid in a candy store because Vic was chuckling at her. "I am just so excited."

Vic chuckled. "I can see that."

Reba practically jumped out of her seat when it was okay to finally get up. Vic picked up their carry on bag and he led his wife out of the plane. Reba was totally in awe of being there, even if they were only in the airport. People all around her were speaking different languages and rushing to get their luggage. She could hear Italian being heard over the intercom and she was practically jumping up and down. Vic had to steer her away from the gift shop because they could find better stuff in the actual city for her family.

Although she was disappointed from being dragged away she understood they needed to get their luggage and head to the hotel. They found their luggage easily and they walked toward the double doors. "How are we going to get to the hotel?" Reba asked as Vic held the door open for her.

Vic smiled and shrugged. "I don't know." Reba stepped outside and her jaw dropped, outside was a beautiful stretch limo. She saw a man holding a sign that said 'Mr. and Mrs. Mariano' on it and Reba felt the tears coming to her eyes. "I hope this is okay. I wanted this to be…" He was cut off by Reba giving him a very public passionate kiss. "Special for you." He said once she pulled away. He smiled. "I take it you like it."

Reba wiped the tears from her eyes. "I love it and you are so sweet for doing this. Let's go." She said pulling on his hand and they walked toward the gentlemen holding the card. Reba walked up to him and smiled. Vic stood next to her trying to chuckle at her cuteness for being so excited. "Signore Mariano?" the man question.

Vic smiled and nodded. "Si."

The man smiled and put the sign down as he walked to the door. "Grazie." Reba said as Vic kindly helped her into the limo.

Vic chuckled and slid in next to her. The limo driver kindly shut the door and made his way toward the front to drive them to their destination. "You know Italian?"

Reba giggled and shrugged. "I know that one phrase and I know one phrase in French. So...technically I'm trilingual."

Vic looked at her curiously. "What phrase do you know in French?"

"Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir." She said smiling.

Vic smirked. "I know that phrase too."

"You know French?" she asked excitedly. Maybe he could teach her some.

Vic shook his head. "Nope, only that one phrase and I will happily show my answer tonight." Reba giggled as his hand went lightly up and down her arm.

The driver in the front smiled at the couple. He didn't understand what they were saying but they seemed to be quite in love and the beautiful woman seemed to glow. Yes he could tell she was pregnant. His wonderful wife had three kids, he knew that glow and just by the way Signore Mariano was looking after her and making sure she was all right, he knew she was expecting.

"I can't wait for you to see the hotel." Vic said while they sat back comfortably.

"The hotel or the hotel room?" she said while smirking.

Vic chuckled. "You are getting to know me too well woman."

"As your wife that is my job." Reba said taking his hand into hers. She loved saying she was his wife. When Brock divorced her she actually thought she would never get married again and the way things had been going in her life just five months ago she thought she was for sure to end up alone but then Vic turned that all around. Now she was four months pregnant, happy, married to a wonderful handsome man, and she just couldn't believe how lucky she had gotten.

Reba smiled at Vic as she came out of her thoughts and kissed his cheek. He turned to her and smiled. "What was that for?"

"Can't a wife kiss her husband without question?" she asked curiously.

Vic nodded. "Well, yeah but that just came out of the blue…sort of."

Reba nodded in understanding. She just smiled though and kissed him full on the lips this time. "I just love you." She said as she broke away. "You are just…amazing and I honestly thought I would ever say that to you." Reba said giggling a bit.

Vic frowned playfully. "You didn't always think I was amazing?"

Reba rolled her eyes. "You know how we didn't get along. Five months ago I never would have thought I would be four months pregnant with your child and married to you. It just shows what life can throw at you but I am happy God threw you my way." She grinned.

Vic caressed her cheek. "I am happy God brought you in my life too. You don't know how special you are to me."

Reba smiled. "I know you love me."

Vic smiled. "It's not about love, well, it is but…" He paused for a moment trying to collect his words together. "Yes, I love you but you don't how truly special you are to me. I don't know what I would do if anything happened to you. You are exquisite. You're timeless and I have to say I am really lucky to have you. I never thought in my wildest dreams…and my dreams were pretty wild when you were in it…" he said with a wink. Reba smiled as she rolled her eyes. "I just never thought you marry me or love me or have my child." He said rubbing her stomach. Reba placed her hand over his that rested on her stomach. Vic sighed and moved his hand to her face, placing a strand of hair behind her ear. "I love you Reba and I am in this for life." He said smiling. "I just wanted you to know that."

Reba by now was balling and she kissed him with all her passion. She broke apart and chuckled as she wiped her tears away. "I'm sorry…hormones."

Vic chuckled and wiped them away with a tissue. "It's okay. You look gorgeous when you cry."

Reba shook her head and turned away. "I do not."

Vic smiled. "Do you know what I would love to do to you right now if the driver wasn't here?" Reba shook her head and the last thing the driver heard was Reba's giggle as Vic pushed the divider button.

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