Chapter 5 – Three Possessions
This chapter has fluff/romance and of course 'the gift'. A great revelation is on its way for the next chapter, so stay in tune. Here is a sweet chapter just for you all before the tough part. The gift here is something I wanted Castle to be thoughtful of, considering her gift in chapter 3 and I really want it to happen on the show, maybe later. Just see and let me know? Thanks :) And also there is this one character more that will be there for just a few minutes ;)
The characters do not belong to me. AWM is the creator.
The way he caught my hand, pulled me towards himself and planted the most passionate kiss anyone had ever given me, had made me love him even more. The moment I reached my apartment, I quickly changed into more comfortable clothes, took down the makeup and huddle up on my cosy little bed along with the little leather box in my hand. He had told me to open it in my apartment and so I did. I opened the leather flap slowly. My eyes widened when I saw it. There it was, a pure gold chain, shining brightly when I lifted it. In the middle, instead of a pendant, there was a diamond studded loop which could open from one side, it was supposed to support ''something''. Oh god, it was shimmering even in the lamp light. It must have cost him a lot, but I really loved his taste. Gold, a symbol of health and happiness and the best way to start a new chapter in our lives. There even was a folded paper...a note. It said:-
'This chain will even make the darkest memories look brighter' – RC
After reading the note, my eyes filled with tears. I could not help it, but a tear trickled down my cheek. The diamond studded loop was supposed to support my darkest memory. It was supposed to remove the darkness from it, filling it with shine, brightness and happiness. In plain words, it was supposed to support my mother's ring, my darkest memory. 'Oh Rick...' I whispered to myself. He was the 'man' I loved. That was SO thoughtful of him, the gift...and even the fact that he gave me a warning when I had picked him up. He knew me so well. He knew I would get teary and start sobbing. Here was a new addition to my possessions-
'A ring' – Reminding me of the life I lost.
'The chain supporting the ring' – Reminding me of the life I have, making the dark memories fade away.
'The watch' – Reminding me of the life I had saved, my dad's.
Three possessions and the three people I loved more than life itself. Who knew that Castle would make the list, but anyway, he did.
I at once took out the ring from the drawer and replaced the worn out chain with this new glittering gold one. It was shining more than the ring, attracting more attention. I guess it was a sign to start focusing more on the present not living in the past. It was time to let go. I wound the chain gently around my neck, with the diamond loop supporting the ring, placed safely right in the middle. The chain actually added glow to my face and made my eyes look a little golden too. Though I guess, not the chain but Castle was the reason behind the glow.
That night I slept with the chain around my neck. I had no intentions of parting from it. Not the ring, but the chain. Tomorrow, was a big day, big decisions had to be made which would ultimately determine the future we can have.
The previous night I had the sweetest dream I had ever dreamt. Okay, I admit it, I had dreamt of him. I was still not over the gift and I just wanted to see him. I reached his place next day, wearing the chain at 8:00 pm sharp, not even a minute late and rang the door bell. The minute he opened the door, I pushed him towards the door frame, placing both my hands on his chest, I leaned up and gave him a kiss, actually a series of kisses. I started biting at his upper lip and slowly slid my tongue into his mouth. He was a little dazed and hesitant for a while but then he wrapped his hands around me, slowly moving them towards my waist and pulled me closer to himself, against his chest. He now started biting my upper lip while I moved my tongue even deeper, exploring his mouth. If it wasn't for the shortness of breath, I swear, nothing could have broken us apart. If we had the ability to hold our breath for an hour, 'I' would have spent it kissing him. He tasted of mint and smelled of chocolate today...so inviting, how could I resist? After we parted, he looked at me, with a questioning look on his face.
'Richard Castle how do you manage to do it every time?' I asked, not removing my hand from his chest.
'Ughh...What?' he asked, still a little in trance but I couldn't blame the guy. He just got kissed by a woman who had rung the door bell. He had not even seen my face properly. He did NOT see that coming, unless everyone who rings the bell just pounces on him, engaging him in a passionate and forceful kiss. I decided to keep that thought out of my mind. He is supposed to be...mine.
'Rick...The gift! How do you manage to give me the most meaningful gifts? How do you manage to make me cry? AND how do you manage to make me lov... Care for you so much?' I asked, walking towards his study room now.
He simply followed me and said from behind 'Ditto... how YOU do it'. God! He was such a charmer.
There in his study room, I saw the cutting I had given him, framed. He had already got it framed and below it, the envelope was framed too, with my writing on it. Oh! the small note I had given him.
'Dad, I am heading out...going out with friends'. I turned around and saw Alexis, who was all dressed up, going out.
'Oh hello Detective Beckett...' She said, as she lifted her head from her mobile phone and saw me.
'Heyy Alexis' was all I was able to say. Lately, we hadn't spoken much and I had decided to make up to her too, once I was done with making out...ughh...making up to her father.
She looked straight at Castle, who I guess had not told her about me coming over. 'Ahmm... Alexis... don't do anything that I won't do while you are out' he said, now moving towards her.
'Dad! Is that a permission? Cause you practically did... I don't know what ALL at my age' she said, trying not to smile at her father. Castle just mouthed the word 'lie' to me while he gave his daughter a kiss on her forehead.
'Right...don't be late pumpkin...no more than 12' he called out as his daughter headed towards the door.
'Dad, I'll be back by 11' was all she said as she closed the door behind her, giving him a smile before she was gone.
'She is a great kid' I said, when we were left alone again.
'The best...I don't know what I will do when she is gone...' was all he said, with a broken voice. I did not know what to say to make him feel better. This stage comes in everyone's life, you just cannot skip it.
After a few minutes he broke the silence and seating himself down on the couch, he asked me 'So what did you want to tell me?'
Oh yes, the reason why I was here. The place where everything was going to go down. I had completely forgotten about it. There was no turning back now, he was not angry and he was willing to listen, that was what I had wanted right? I had succeeded in calming him down but I did not know what I would do if it went wrong. Lanie had told me to give it a shot at least, even if it didn't work out, at least I would be satisfied with myself that I tried. If by chance it worked out, then it was going to be the best thing that had ever, until now happened to me. It will be the beginning of the next chapter in our lives. But the point was – It could be the best thing for us or the worst.
'Kate?' he asked. I had got so caught up in my thoughts that I had completely forgotten that Rick was waiting for my answer.
'I got to tell you something...important, don't hate me' I said in a pleading voice.
'That could never happen; still...I am listening... ' he said, asking me to proceed. He knew very well where I was taking this, and once again I saw that fire in his eyes, that had been there a few days back when I was not that open with him, when he was angry and mad at me. The fire was still there, it was mild but I was now heading towards oiling it. He was staring right at me, waiting for me to finish what was left unfinished. Those eyes made me question my decision of dragging it for SO long. Even though we had kissed twice in these 5 days, we had not till now spoken about the kiss. He had a chance to invite me to his place yesterday to spend the night, but he had just left after kissing me. Did I complicate things even more? I was not sure now. Maybe my therapist was right... I should have told him that I remembered. I feared that I was not keeping just one secret now, but two. One had given way to another. Did that mean the anger would multiply too?
'Rick...I remember everything that happened the day I was shot' and with that I waited for his reaction.
Important to remember for the coming chapters:-
So, the first few chapters, the romance and fluff, though you all I hope enjoyed it, but it was also a base that I wanted, on which so that I could put more complications like - Not one, but TWO secrets. I also wanted to show no reaction on Castle's part AFTER the two kisses, and if you notice - I actually haven't mentioned his reaction to both of them, this chapter kiss as well as the previous chapter kiss. It was only him giving the kiss (in chapter 4) in the heat of the moment and then walking away, and kissing her back (in this chapter) because she initiated it, he was in trance and earlier he was dazed and hesitant. ;) I hope I got that right?
What next:-
Since its reaching the big secret coming out part, please forgive the angst in the next chapter, it will not be very angsty though. Even though they are right now in good terms, hugging and kissing, the chapter will be focusing on the main problem- Secrets. Castle is still hurting and what will his reaction be after he comes to know that Beckett did not come straight to him after she had realized that he knew she had heard him the day she was shot- will also be dealt with, and lying about the 'I love you' part that happened the day she was shot is there too, basically her MAIN secret that gave way to ANOTHER secret.
General things/I write you review:-
Thank you for the reviews guys. I just wanted castle's gift to become one of the things Kate never leaves home without. I actually want something like this to happen in the show. I think Castle in now in a position to make the list, along with her parents. I also added Alexis in this chapter, did I get the conversation between her Castle and Beckett right?...I hope I did. More reviews do help you in getting everything right and coming up with better stuff. So just click it and tell me how you are finding the story so far? I continue? :) Those who do not have an account, you can tell me too whether you liked it, so, just click the review button- down, in the middle. Right ;)
Btw - I will try updating every alternate day or at least thrice a weak. :)
I guess I managed to give you a lot of romance and fluff so far right? Stay with me for the next chapters and I will try to do justice to them.
(The next chapter will be from Castle's POV, well... because its 'his' reaction to her secret which is the main focus here and MAYBE some from Kate's, I don't know, haven't written it yet, waiting for your reviews and reaction :P)
''Things will get tough before they get really nice, so hang in there'' - This line is for the next chapters as well as the show ;)