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Nick awoke to a rainy Thursday morning. The world outside looked like how he felt. Dark, restless, and so many other things he couldn't form into thought.
He wandered into the kitchen and left Olivia sleeping soundly on the sofa.He needed, wanted someone to talk to.At that moment as if by divine intervention the phone rang.
" 'Ello?" Nick answered.
" 'Ello mate...You sound like hell." John said. " Thanks Taylor...just what I needed to hear." " How about I swing by and get you outta there for a few. Sounds like you could use the air, mate."
" Yeah...I probably do." Nick said with a sigh. " Ok...it's settled. See you in a few." John replied as he hung up the phone.
Nick hung the phone up and went into the living room, Olivia was still sleeping. He went upstairs and changed clothes, still lost in his thoughts. The reflection in the mirror told him that he needed some sleep, he needed to relax and needed something to smile about.
He grabbed a jacket and headed downstairs.
Olivia was sleeping soundly. Nick gently sat down beside her on the sofa. He felt so many
emotions. Love for Olivia, the happiness of having her in his life and sadness because she had to leave.
"Sweetheart?"
"Hmm?" she mumbled.
"John will be here in a few minutes. We're going to go out for a bit." he whispered.
"Umm-hmm."
"Why don't you call Yas for a visit?"
"Ok." she replied, still half asleep.
Nick gently stroked her cheek and watched her sleep. He heard John outside. He leaned over and kissed her softly, before he headed out
the door. Nick got in the car, and they drove off.
"Hiya, mate." John said.
"Go ahead and say it." Nick laughed.
"What?"
"Tell me I look like hell, cos I know I do."
"Where do you want to go?"
"Anywhere's fine. Just drive."
"What's going on, Nick?"
"You mean you don't know? Simon hasn't mentioned anything?"
"No."
"Yasmin didn't tell him...." Nick laughed.
"Nick, what's going on? Are you gonna tell me or am I supposed to guess?"
"Sorry. Ummm...well, it's about Olivia."
"Must be serious."
"Well, she has to leave Saturday. Her boss at the firm wants her there Monday morning. Neither of us were prepared for her to leave."
"How's Olivia taking it?"
"She's devestated. She's cried since she found out a couple of days ago. Yas has been great, talking to Olivia and that. Mum's even been
talking to her."
"How are you mate? Are you ok?"
"Honestly? No. I don't want her to go. I love her, John. She makes me happy. It's breaking my heart to see her so upset."
"I'm sorry, mate. I don't know what to say."
"Thanks, John. I just want everything to work out with her. I want to be with her. I know that for sure."
"Does she know all of this?"
"She knows I love her, but I haven't mentioned the rest to her."
"Maybe you should tell her."
"John, I can tell her I want to be with her, hell I can ask her to move here, but it would make me a selfish bastard to ask her to give up what she's worked so hard for."
"Ah...that's where you're wrong. If you tell her you want to be with her or if you asked her to move here, she wouldn't think you're selfish. Nor would
she think she's giving anything up if she wants the same thing. You need to talk to her, Nick."
"I guess Olivia and I do need to discuss our future."
Olivia awoke and found that Nick was still gone. She willed herself off the sofa and upstairs to the shower. She felt emotionally and physically drained. The phone was ringing when she turned the shower off.
"Hello?"
"'Ello, luv."
"Hi, Yasmin."
"How are you?"
"Better."
"I'm glad to hear that."
"Would you like to come over? Nick's out with John and I'd love some company."
"Sure. I'll be there in a few minutes."
"See you then."
Olivia hung up, got dressed and went down to the kitchen, where she began making coffee and some breakfast. Olivia greeted Yas at the door
with a hug.
"You look much better." Yas commented.
"I'm feeling better." Olivia replied as they went into the kitchen.
"How's Nick doing?"
"He was fine last night. We stayed up most of the night talking about us."
"Did you now?"
"Umm-hmm. Yasmin, over the past couple of days I've discovered something."
"What's that?"
"I've discovered what a warm, gentle, loving man Nick is. Yas, I truly love him with all my heart but....." Olivia said as the tears filled her eyes.
"What's wrong, Liv?"
"Despite all these things, I still have to leave Saturday. I want to be with him, Yasmin. I don't know how long I'm going to be wrapped up in this
case. I don't know anything, except for the fact that I love him and I want to be with him."
"Liv, he wants to be with you too. You know he loves you, don't you?"
"I know he does." Olivia cried.
"You and Nick just need to sit down and talk about all this."
"Yeah, I guess we do." Olivia laughed.
"That's better, you need to smile."
Olivia was curled up on the sofa reading a magazine when Nick walked through the door.
"Hey you." Olivia said with a smile.
"I missed you." Nick said as he pulled her into his arms and hugged her tight.
"Mmm...I missed you too."
"Olivia, I need to talk to you."
"Alright. I need to talk to you too."
Nick took a seat on the sofa. He took Olivia's hand and motioned for her to sit beside him and he pulled her into his arms.
"Olivia." he began "You know I love you. I love you with all my heart and I care very deeply for you. You're very special to me. The thought of you
leaving breaks my heart. I can't imagine not being with you. I want to be with you, Liv. I know you have to go back to the States on Saturday, but
what I really wish is that you'd stay here with me. But, I'd never ask you to give up your career, I love you too much."
Tears came to Olivia's eyes. " I love you too,Nick. And believe me, I don't want to go, but I have to do this, I'm obligated. I never thought I'd love anyone after Drew's death, but you proved me wrong. Nick, I love you with everything I am, every ounce of my being. You make me so very
happy, you make me want to be with you."
"I want you to come back here as soon as you can." he said.
"I don't know how long I'm going to be wrapped up with this case. It's been long and drawn out. But, you can always come see me, can't you?"
"Ummm-hmmm." he purred as he squeezed her tight.
CHAPTER 24
"So what would you like to do with we time we have left?" Nick asked as he held Olivia tight.
"Hmm....anything as long as we are together." she said with a sigh.
Nick tightened his hold. He wanted to stay that way forever. He felt better after talking to John, and deep down inside of himself he knew things would work out. It would just be the waiting that would drive him mad.
Nick sighed and closed his eyes. Maybe a nap was a good idea.
Olivia awoke to the light sound of Nicks breathing. They must have fallen asleep on the couch, and now it was early evening....and she was starving. She got up and went into the kitchen.
"I'll make us some dinner, and wake him when it's ready." she thought to herself.
Liv set about preparing dinner. She was almost done when she turned and saw a still half asleep Nick in the doorway.
"Hey...I was just getting ready to come wake you." she said as she walked over to him and held him tight.
"Sorry...I smelled something wonderful and had to come check it out." he said with a chuckle.
"That's ok. I bet you are starving."
"Um...yeah...I am." Nick said as they took their seats for dinner.
Nick and Olivia chatted and enjoyed their dinner. Olivia cleared the dishes and entered the dimly lit dining room. Nick took her hand and motioned for her to sit on his lap.
"I made some dessert. Would you like some?" she asked. "I couldn't eat another bite." Nick confessed. "Besides, I've got what I want right here." he purred as he tightened his embrace.. Nick leaned in and kissed her. A feeling of excitement fluttered in her stomach and heat shot through her as his hands ran along her body. Even through her clothes, she could feel the warmth from his fingertips. Olivia couldn't take anymore, she led Nick's hand to the buttons on her shirt and directed him to unbutton them. He pushed her shirt from her shoulders. She unbuttoned his shirt and pushed it open as she pressed her skin against his. It was driving him wild to feel her breasts pressed against his chest. He couldn't take it anymore, he felt as randy and impatient as a teenager. He stood up, holding Olivia and laid her on the table, leaving a trail of warm, hungry kisses from her neck to the waist of her trousers. He quickly unbuttoned them and slid them off of her, before he unbuttoned his trousers and let them drop to the floor. Olivia opened her eyes and saw Nick crawling toward her, almost like a cat. She looked into his big green eyes and became lost in them, oblivious to everything but him. His mouth found hers and their hands did as they pleased. He pressed his weight on her, she coiled her legs around his waist. Olivia caught her breath as she felt his erection press against her. She arched helplessly against him. She felt everything in her tighten as sensation swept through her. Olivia dug her nails into his bare shoulders, his rhythm was hard and fast and she climaxed the same way. Sensation exploded in her, and she bucked against him, screaming, her hips jerking and her entire body shuddering. He climaxed a second later, driving into her with an almost brutal force that caused her to stiffen and climax again.
Afterward, Nick rested heavily against her, his skin damp with sweat. He was breathing hard, his chest heaving as he sucked air in. The house was silent except for the gasping sounds of their overtaxed lungs. Awhile later, when their pulses had slowed, he rolled onto his side and held Olivia. They stared deeply into each other's eyes, savoured their quiet time together and giggled about their clothes being strewn all about the dining room.
Thursday night slipped into Friday morning. Olivia awoke to a bright, sunny day.She sat up and stretched.She glanced over to her lover who was still sleeping soundly. "Must have worn him out last night." she said to herself with a chuckle. Olivia made her way downstairs and went out side to get the morning paper.The day really was shaping up to be beautiful....her last day in London.
She went back into the house and headed for the kitchen, once there she set a kettle on for tea.Olivia was reading the paper and enjoying her breakfast when the phone rang.
"Hello?"
" 'Ello luv. It's John."
"Good morning John. How are you?" Olivia asked "Just fine luv. How are you?"
"Well...I guess I am ok...."
"That's what I figured. How is Nick?"
"About the same. Did you want to speak to him?" "Nah...I really just wanted to check on you." "Thanks John. That is sweet. I'll be fine." "I don't doubt it." John said with a chuckle. "Would you and Kate like to come to dinner tonight? I would love to see you guys before I have to leave tomorrow." "Are you sure you wanna do all that work on your last night here?" "Absolutely....and besides, it's not work. I enjoy doing it." "Ok then, Sounds great. What time do you want us there?" "Umm...how is 8 o'clock?"
"Perfect. We will see you then. Bye Liv." "Bye John."
Olivia hung up with John, then decided to call Yasmin. She told Yas the plans and chatted for a few more minutes.
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