Don't, don't you know the kind of man I am
No, said I'd never fall in love again
But it's real and the feeling comes shinin' through
I'm so caught up in you, little girl
And I never did suspect a thing
So caught up in you, little girl
That I never wanna get myself free
And baby it's true, you're the one
Who caught me, baby, you taught me
How good it could be
You made me realize the love I'd missed
So hot, love I couldn't quite resist
When it's right, the light just comes shinin' through
I'm so caught up in you, little girl
You're the one whose got me down on my knees
So caught up in you, little girl
That I never wanna get myself free
And baby it's true, you're the one
Who caught me, baby, you taught me
How good it could be
38 Special - Caught Up In You Lyrics (edited)
Katie, Rick's sister, her husband Michael, and their six children were sitting around the table, laughing as Beth told them about Andrea being humiliated in front of the school.
The Thanksgiving dinner was comfortable, and Beth was touched at how easily Rick's family accepted her.
He was watching her as she talked to his only living blood family. He couldn't help but admire her body, short, small, but curvy, with a button down shirt that fit snugly over her breasts, revealing just a hint of cleavage. Not slutty, but sexy. Her blonde hair flowed in long, golden locks around her.
Michael Murphy, was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland and moved to the Atlanta suburbs when he was just a child. He is full blooded Irish Catholic, hence the six children, Shannon, Eileen, Maureen, Conner, Daniel and Seamus, ranging in age from fourteen to four. Michael and his brother, Kevin, ran "Luck o'the Irish" Construction Company in town.
Rick knew he had strong feeling for Beth, he just didn't expect to fall head over heels in love with her.
He had very little things left at his old house. Whenever he was there he expected Lori to turn the corner. He knew he needed a change. He and Lori bought that house in the hopes of filling it up with children. He couldn't be there anymore.
Andrea was back from her six week suspension just in time for the Christmas break. She was cold as ice to Beth, who built up more confidence in being around her boss. She freely showed off the hickeys on her neck whenever Andrea was around, but covered them up when she went into the classroom.
Beth needed three cloth shopping bags to carry out all the presents she got from her students. She gleefully waved to Andrea when she left the building.
She felt that her life had begun. She had someone who loved her, and a father figure to Jo. She and Rick talked about a future together. Things were looking up, and she never felt better. She was starting the two weeks' vacation time for Christmas. She and Rick put up a tree, and she decorated the house, just as she always wanted to but never had the energy or reason to do so.
She and Rick were hosting a Christmas party in their home. Katie and Michel were going to be there, so were Shane, a few work buddies of Rick's, and Sasha, the only woman Beth considered a friend.
It was difficult to for her to maintain her excitement. She always loved Christmas. The saying was true; it was certainly the most wonderful time of the year. She felt as though she was coming out of a years long coma and was able to enjoy life again.
She pulled back the curtains and peered out of the window and shivered over the frigid air that seeped through the cracks of the pane. The snow was fresh, soft, fluffy snow that clung to branches and make the landscape looks like as postcard. As Jo was coloring while watching another episode of SpongeBob, Beth looked around the house, admiring the holiday décor that adorned their home. They put a lot of thought and effort into the layout. Their home was so beautiful. It could have been featured in anyone's holiday magazine spread. The tree was artificial, not because they didn't like real ones, but they believed fakes to be more convenient and less messy.
Artificial garland hung above the threshold that separated the living room from the dining room, red curtains trimmed in gold covered the windows, as red candle sticks lined the mantle. Christmas lights blinked off and on from the tree to the windows. Cinnamon scented candles flickered, illuminating the living room giving it a magical feel. She put on the old stereo system and chose the soundtrack to "Love, Actually."
Rick got home first, anxious to give Beth her early Christmas present. Her hands shook a little as she ripped open the paper of the box, and when she opened it she saw a pair of diamond earrings. Her green eyes lit up as she she looked at them, then as Olivia Olsen was singing "All I want for Christmas is You" she slipped them on, and Rick enveloped her into his arms. He kissed her neck, and left a trail of kisses from the sweet spot right below her ear to her collarbone.
"How much time do we have?" He whispered, after checking to make sure Jo was occupied.
"Enough" she chuckled, when she took him by the hand and led him into the downstairs power room.
Their first Christmas morning together. Beth woke up first, and rolled over to see Rick already awake and looking at her. She smiled, and they started kissing, her tongue dove deep into his mouth. His grip on her waist tightened as he held her against him and enjoyed the feel of her breasts pressing against his chest. Her nipples were hard, her heartbeat steady but quickening. She lifted her head away, and gazed at Rick. God, she loved this man. His hand slithered down her back as she breathed warmly upon his face. Her eyes were closed as she focused on his hands. Her gasp was nearly inaudible as he slipped a finger into her body, her sultry sound a nice contrast to the long low rumble tumbling down from the sky. He gently rolled a nipple between his fingers, enjoying her deepening breaths and the loving expression in her half-open eyes. He was still amazed that this woman had chosen to share her life, her body, and her soul with him.
She rolled onto her back, as Rick rolled to his side, admiring his woman. Their bond grew stronger over the past few months, and there was no place he's rather be than right here. She took his cock in her hand and gently stroked with her fingertips and he twitched several times in response. Her smile was even warmer than the bed, as she drew his lips closer until they kissed again.
He gently pressed into her. Her breathing hitched, her eyes widened, her lips parted, and her hands were both upon his hips to guide him into her. There are times when the pace is fast and hard, his thrusts possessive and her sounds bouncing off the walls. But this time was tender, Rick's thrusts varied in angle and depth to bring a variety of sensations to them both. Her hands were all over him, sometimes pulling him deeper into her body, sometimes feeling his heartbeat, sometimes cradling his face as he dipped his head to kiss her. This was their special moment of connection in the dimly-lit bedroom and the warmth of the bed. This was more about communicating a mutual desire than about a primal need. This was lovemaking. Lovemaking with the only one you love.
She pulled him back onto her as he continued to move both within her and against her, trying to remain quiet so that he could better hear her soft squeals and her lengthy moans. They fell into the familiar rhythm they perfected after more than a decade of marriage. He felt her body tighten and her breath was ragged as she flopped her head back on the pillow. Her soft, breathless noises undid him. He grabbed her hips, and he was holding her in place as he emptied himself into her. They were quite for a few moments, before Rick looked in her eyes and said "I love you so much."
"I love you so much too." She said with a smile.
Christmas morning was spent with the sound of Jo's laughter and the tearing of paper. Rick went overboard and bought dozens of presents. Each Rick and Beth were thinking back to one year ago, when they hadn't met yet.
Beth was overwhelmed with everything suddenly on her plate, and Rick was suicidal.
But that was a long time ago. They had each other, and Jo, and looked forward to a new life together.
Beth went over to Rick with a small box, and he smiled when he opened it up to find a new watch. He kissed her deeply, and said that her present is on its way.
The time for presents was over, and Rick's phone rang as he helped Beth clean up the wrapping paper. The phone call was short, just "yeah…okay...alright…be right out."
He asked Beth to get her jacket on, and helped Jo get dressed. He put a knit cap on Beth's head, then pulled it down over her eyes so she wouldn't peek.
She had a strong grip onto Rick's hand since she didn't know what was happening. She knew there was a car engine running, and she guessed that Rick bought her a car. But she already had a minivan…
"Okay, ready?" He asked.
She nodded her head.
"Alright….Merry Christmas, baby!"
He lifted the cap off her head, and before her stood Nelly. Rick bought him back from the farmer Beth sold him too.