Nadine and Nikolas leave to go back to Wyndamere after dinner. She felt they needed to talk about what occurred that day. They go to the sitting room at Wyndamere and they both sit on the couch.
"I feel like I should explain what happened today at the hospital."
"You don't have to. I believe you when you say there is nothing going on."
"I know you do but I want to. I was taking inventory in the supply closet. Then, Dr. Harrison came in and needed some supplies. Of course what he needed was out of my reach. So I was up on the ladder reaching for them when I lost my balance and he caught me as I fell. At first I had to ask him to please let me down. He finally put me down and just started kissing me. I guess I was in shock that I didn't stop him at first but I did not kiss him back. Then, when the shock wore off I pushed him away. But what really got me was when I asked what he was doing. He said things like how I was attracted to him and that you didn't have to know anything about it. I called him an ass from even insinuating I would cheat on you and I left him there. Nikolas, I just want you to know I would never do that to you or anyone and I don't want him. I just want you. The only lips I want on mine or my body is yours."
"Good. I'm glad and I feel the same way. I was so afraid tonight that I lost you once again and I couldn't bear that thought. I love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you and I…."
Nadine cut him off.
"What did you say?"
"I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
Tears started to form in her eyes.
Not the reaction Nikolas was expecting.
"Why are you crying?"
"Do you have any idea how long I've wanted you to say those words to me?"
"I know and I was an idiot before for not seeing what we had."
"Yes but I love you anyway."
"I'm glad for that. I'm so lucky that I have you in my life."
"I'm lucky too."
"How do you put up with me especially how I was acting tonight? Accusing you of having an affair which is crazy. I know you better than anyone and I know you wouldn't do that. That's just not you."
"Nikolas, I understand where you could have got that impression and one thing about loving someone is the ability to forgive. I do love you so very much."
"I love you too."
Nikolas kisses her and picked her up and they ended up making love celebrating their declaration of love towards each other.
Later that night
They lay in bed holding each other.
"I'm sorry how I just blurted out how I love you. I wanted it to be more romantic."
"You know I don't need big romantic gestures. I don't need flowers surrounding me and expensive jewelry. All I need is you. There was nothing more romantic than us sharing our feelings for each other. Okay."
"Okay. That's one of the many reasons I love you so much."
"What is?"
"How real you are. You don't have grand expectations. You don't expect extravagant gifts or gestures. When I do things for you you're shocked and surprised that I would want to do it for you. A lot of women would expect me with my background to buy them jewelry and take them away on expensive trips; but not you. Don't get me wrong. I will do all those things for you because I want to do wonderful things for you because I love you and you deserve it."
"You know you don't have to. I'm just happy being here with you and Spencer."
"See what I mean and I also love how you are with Spencer. You genuinely love spending time with him."
"I love Spencer because he's a great kid and because he's his father's son."
"Remember what I said earlier of wanting to spend the rest of my life with you?"
"Yes."
"Why don't we start it sooner than later?"
"What are you saying?"
"Marry me?"
Nadine turns to face him.
"What??"
"Marry me? Marry me, Nadine?"
Nadine smiles.
"Nikolas, I would love to do nothing more but I think we need to slow down a bit. I want us to do this right. Let's just enjoy being with each other. Don't get me wrong. I want to marry you someday. I just want us to do things right and not to rush things."
"Okay fine. Thanks for busting my bubble."
"Nobody's bursting any bubbles here. We just admitted we loved each other for the very first time. I think that's a first step towards marriage. But we still have so many steps in between."
"Always the practical one," Nikolas jokes.
Nadine lays her head on his chest and rubs her hand down his chest to his stomach.
"Now tell me is there anything better than this?"
"No, everything is just perfect now."
"Absolutely."
"I hate to break this moment. I know you said it was too soon to talk marriage but how about moving in here with us? Nadine, I know you said you want to take things slow but it's almost like you live here now."
"Yes. I would love to move in with you and Spencer."
"Really?"
"Really."
"Now everything is more than perfect."
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Don't worry guys. I have something coming up that might be an unexpected twist to some.
Please read and review