Time Will Heal Chapter 11 & 12

Nick and Olivia left the studio, and headed out on their adventure.
"I told you John would be glad to see you. He likes you."
"I like him too. He seems very nice."
Nick stopped the car and turned off the ignition.
"Where are we?" she asked as he opened her door.
"It's a surprise" he whispered.
He took her by the hand as they entered the building.
"Nick!" she gasped.
"Surprise!" he laughed, with a big smile.
"An art museum. How perfect."
"You said you liked art."
"Oh, I do."
"Shall we?"
"By all means." she laughed.
Nick and Olivia took their time as they walked through the exhibits. She loved the surprise and the fact he remembered she liked art. When they'd finished looking at the last exhibit, Olivia looked down at the watch Nick had given her.
"Something wrong?" he asked.
"No. It's just we were in there for hours. I hope I didn't ruin any plans."
"You haven't ruined anything, luv. We've plenty of time to do things."
"You're sure?"
"Very sure. Are you hungry?
"Not really hungry, maybe just a little tired."
"Ahhh...the jet lag kicks in." he laughed. "Would you like to rest for a bit?"
"That would be great." she replied.
As Nick drove back to his house, he stole quick glances and he felt happy now that she was with him. They reached his house. He parked, opened her door and took her in his arms.
"Thank you, Nick. I had such a wonderful time."
"You're welcome, luv. I'm glad you liked it."
"I loved it."
"Good." he said, kissing her gently. "Let's get you inside so you can rest up."
They entered his house. He led her up the stairs and to her room.
"Do you need anything?" he asked.
"No thank you, I'm fine."
He kissed her gently. "Have a nice nap, sweetheart. I'll be downstairs if you need anything."
He pulled the door and headed downstairs. Olivia laid on the bed and felt relaxed. She closed her eyes, but she could still see his face and hear his smooth voice. She liked it when he called her sweetheart or luv.
Nick settled on the sofa. The phone rang as soon as he closed his eyes.
" 'Ello?"
"Finally." John laughed.
"Finally what?"
"I've been trying to reach you."
"Something wrong?"
"No. I just wanted to see if you and Olivia wanted to have dinnner tonight."
"How about tomorrow night. She's upstairs resting right now."
"Fair enough, mate. Tomorrow it is."
"Just let me know when and where."
"Sure thing."
Nick hung the phone up and relaxed again. He fell asleep while thinking of where to take Olivia for dinner.
"Mmmm..." Nick purred when Olivia's soft kiss woke him.
"Hi." she whispered.
He opened his eyes and smiled sweetly.
"Have a nice nap, luv?" he asked.
"Yes. I feel much better now. And you?"
"Yeah. I suppose I got a little too relaxed."
"I suppose you've had very little sleep since you've been home." she said.
"Could be. Are you hungry?"
"Starving."
"I'd love to take you to dinner."
"Just us?" she asked.
"Just us." he replied.
"Give me a few minutes to get ready?"
"Take all the time you need. I'll be getting ready too."
Nick and Olivia went to their rooms to get ready. When he finished, he saw her door still closed. He walked toward the stairs and started to descend when she entered the hall.
"Olivia." he sighed, drinking in the way she looked.
"Wow." was all she could say when she looked at him.
"You look wonderful." he said, with a smile.
"So do you." she replied.
"Are you ready?"
"Whenever you are."
He led her to the car, opened her door and helped her in. He smiled as he walked around and got in. He started the car, heading for the restaurant he knew would be perfect.

Nick and Olivia rode to the restaurant laughing and talking all the way. In a lot of ways Olivias' mind was on overload. But above it all what mattered was that for the first time in a long time she had found someone she felt comfortable with......someone she could trust. They enjoyed their dinner,then retreated to Nicks' house for drinks. Olivia yawned "Goodness.....I guess I am more jet lagged than I thought." she said with a laugh.
"I see that. Why don't you go on up to bed, luv?" Nick said as he stood and took Olivia in his arms.
"I think I will....Goodnight Nick." she said as she gave him a goodnight
kiss.
Nick watched Olivia climb the stairs to her room. He was so happy that she was there.At that moment he wanted her so much, but he just wasn't sure if she felt the same.
Nick grabbed a news paper off the table and read til he felt himself getting sleepy. He climbed the stairs to his room, and changed for bed. He was about to drift off to sleep when he heard the quiet knock at his door.

"Come in." he called.
Olivia opened the door and entered.
"Are you ok, luv?" he asked.
"I guess I just can't sleep." she sighed as she approached his bed and sat beside him. "Did I wake you?"
"No. I was just relaxing." he replied.
"I'm sorry. Maybe I should go."
"You're fine. I'd like it if you'd stay." he purred.
Olivia entered his extended arms. Her mind began to spin when he pulled her close and kissed her. She was very attracted to him. She hadn't been with a man in so long and she knew she wanted to be with him. She felt his cool hands on the back of her neck and his lips leaving a trail of warm kisses on her throat. His warm breath on her neck was sending chills all over her body. Nick felt Olivia's lips moving down his neck, he could hear and feel her rapid breathing.
He pulled away. They were staring into each other's eyes and breathless. Nick reached out and stroked her cheek, letting his hand trail down her neck along the smooth silk of the robe that covered her. She took his hands and guided them to the belt of the robe. He untied it, exposing her soft skin that glistened in the moonlight. Olivia unbuttoned the shirt he was wearing, kissing his neck as she pushed it from his shoulders and tossed it to the floor. She dropped the robe from her shoulders and moved closer to Nick.
A surge of heat ran through his body when he felt her skin against his. He took her in his arms, laying her down on his bed as he kissed her neck, slowly working his way down.
Olivia kissed him and moved closer to his ear where she whispered breathlessly "I want this. I want you, Nick."
He had no words when he looked into her eyes. They were intense, burning with passion for him.
"Come here." she whispered, as she put her hands on his shoulders and pulled him closer, excitment fizzed through their bodies like champagne. He felt her nails gliding down his back and heard the sounds of her pleasure as their entwined bodies moved together. She caught her breath as pleasure zinged through her, making her nerve endings sizzle.
She arched helplessly as a moan of pleasure escaped from her throat. His eyes met hers before she threw her head back, revealing her graceful neck. He kissed her throat with hard, hungry kisses and buried his face in her hair as he breathed a long satisfied moan.