“I love you, Tommy.”I said as I wrapped myself around him very tight.
He did the same.“I love you, Rain. Now go and we’ll pick up this conversation tomorrow.”Tommy whispered so only I could hear his words.
Tommy released me and I walked to Dominick and headed out the door. Once in the truck and on our way to my new home, Dominick spoke.
“Rain, are you okay with this?”His words carried a hint of apprehension.
“Of course, I’m okay with this. More than okay. Are you having second thoughts about us living together?”I wondered.
“No, No not at all. I know that couldn’t have been easy for you. So much has happened. I just want you to be happy. I kidnapped you and took you from your family and now I’m taking you from your home and your only childhood friend.”He admitted.
“Well, first of all you aren’t taking me away from Tommy. He’ll always be an important part of my life. What you are doing is bringing me into a new chapter of my life. A life with you and our baby. I couldn’t be any happier.”I smiled at him. My heart was full.
He smiled warmly at me.“I’m happy to hear you say that, baby, because I feel exactly the same way.”
I sat back into the passenger seat and relaxed for the short ride to Dominick’s, I mean to his townhouse and my new home.
Once we arrived, Dominick parked the car and grabbed my bag out of the back. We headed up the stairs and to my surprise Anna was standing at the front door.
“Hi Anna, I thought you and Joseph were in Philly for the New Year.”I was excited, but confused.
“Dominick called us and told us you were moving in. He asked if we could get back to the city to welcome you to your new home. I hope you’ll be happy here, Rain. We were so happy when Dominick gave us the news.”She was very pleased.
“I hope this isn’t going to be too much work for you and Joseph. I’ll help out any way I can. You won’t even know I’m here. I know you weren’t given any notice. I’m sorry about that.”I stated and turned to frown at Dominick and show him my dismay at the way he summoned Ann and Joseph back to the city on New Year’s Day no less.
“What? Why are you looking at me like that?”Dominick asked. He acted like the things he does is perfectly normal. That will change, I can promise him that.
“Why did you bother them on New Year’s Day? Couldn’tyou have waited to tell them about me moving in until they had returned from their holiday?” I wanted an answer.
“Well, yes I suppose it could have waited until tomorrow, but I was so happy you agreed and I knew they would happy as well, so I didn’t........”I interrupted him.
“You didn’t think. Well, you did think. You thought of yourself and not about Anna and Joseph. You can’t have what you want, when you want it and just start summoning people. They have a life, Dominick. You need to be more considerate of their feelings.”With a raised I brow and a look of annoyance, I had hoped he understood.
“Okay, baby. Your point was well made. I’m sorry Anna, Joseph. I wasn’t thinking. Rain is right, it was inconsiderate of me.”He was sincere.
“Dominick, it’s fine. Joseph and I are thrilled for both of you and we’re glad we’re a part of your happiness. It’s so good to see you like this.”She smiled at him in such a warm, loving way. I’m relieved that they were his buffer as a child. If they weren’t, who knows what would have happened to him.
We entered the house. Dominick and I headed upstairs to get settled while Anna went into the kitchen to make a light snack for all of us. It was getting late and I didn’t think I could eat much, but being that I barely ate all today, I needed to eat something for myself and tosatisfy Dominick’s concern for my health.
I would have to say that the initial move went well. Tommy and I were okay. Dominick and I were in a good place. Now it was time to just go to the doctor, get the approval to leave for Italy to help Dominick settle the past and get back in time for the exhibition in February.
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CHAPTER NINE
EATING FOR TWO?
The weekend went quite well. Dominick and I went back and forth from my old place with Tommy, to my new place with Dominick, to get the rest of my clothes and things we could carry on our own. Dominick was on his best behavior. No fights with Tommy and he didn’t give me any trouble when I carried some of the boxes out of the house and into the car. He called the movers on Saturday and got them to switch my bedroom in the city with his down the shore. He also had my favorite chair brought here to the townhouse and placed it near the french doors in our bedroom. It was so tranquil to sit by doors and look out onto the patio as the snow began to fall.
Dominick had to leave for the office early so he could be back in time for my appointment with Dr. White. While I sat and enjoyed a mug of hot chocolate, my new drink for the time being; Anna came in to place Dominick’s laundry on the bed.
“Anna, I could have done Dominick’s clothes. You have so much to do around here already.”I suggested.
“Nonsense, you have a enough to do with the baby on the way and an exhibition just around the corner. How is that coming along, by the way?”She asked.
“Don’t ask.”I said frustrated.
Anna sat down on the edge of the mattress, so she could face me directly.“What’s wrong, Rain?”Her concern was clear.
“The original venue for the exhibition had to close due to structural issues. It was an old warehouse. It was perfect. Now we have to find another place. Mr. and Mrs. Conte are going to work on it, while Tommy and I are in Italy. The show has been postponed until the end of February, beginning of March, depending on the venue they come up with.”I revealed with some frustration.
“Oh dear, was it very costly to your company?”Anna asked.
“No, no. Not at all. We received the deposit back. Also, instead of sending formal invitations out, Tommy had created this animated invite to all guests that we wanted to be there for the reveal. He’ll just change it and send the new dates. The catering service wasn’t in the same place as the venue, so they are willing to move the food we ordered to the new place. Tommy’s parents use them personally, so they were very understanding.”I explained.
“Then why are you so upset? It seems like everything will work out just fine.”Anna questioned.
“I don’t like being in the spotlight. I hate being the center of attention. It’s not me and now I have to wait to get this circus over with. Plus I’m going to look pregnant by then and I can just imagine all of the questions.”
“That is no ones business, but yours and Dominick’s. He’ll be there and he won’t let anyone harass you. I’m sure of that.”Anna was firm.
“Well, I suppose your right and at least it gives the printer and the framer more time. Plus, if I need to change anything I won’t have to rush.”I agreed.
“Dominick told me that today is your doctor’s visit? You must be excited. I know he is.”She said, excited herself.
“I am and I’m also excited to get the okay to go back to Capri. Dominick said we could go on the trip we missed for New Years once the doctor checks me and the baby over.”I said, not revealing that we were going to Italy to investigate Dominick’s childhood. He asked me not to tell Anna or Joseph. He didn’t want them to worry needlessly. So I did as he asked.
“I hope the doctor clears you to fly. You both need this time to enjoy each moment of your pregnancy. It goes by very fast. It will also give you a chance to really get to know each other without the issues of the past few months.”
“I agree with you. I’m looking forward to the time alone and to see Mema and Antonio again. I also want to take a look at a piece of property there.”
“Rain, do you want to raise the baby in Capri, away from the states?”Anna voice was sad.
“Oh, no. Anna, I didn’t mean to worry you. Can I tell you something, but you have to promise not to tell Dominick, though. I want it to be a surprise.”I needed her word.
“Sure. I won’t say a word to anyone. Not
even Joseph.”She seemed relieved.
I giggled.“You can tell Joseph. Just make him promise not word of this to Dominick.”
“I’ll make sure of it. So what’s the surprise?”
“When I was a little girl and my mother was being her controlling self, I would do whatever I could to hide and not have to listen to her. There was an old house with a small vineyard that had been abandoned not too far from where we lived. It was near a cliff that had the best views of the Blue Grotto. I would go there and sit and read. As I grew, I would go there to shoot photos. I loved that place. I would pretend that it was mine and that someday I would meet my special someone there and we would raise our family in that home. I know it’s silly, but when you’re confined as I was, your imagination takes a very creative turn. I don’t know who owned it, but I made myself a promise that I would buy it if the right person came along. I want to fix it up so that Dominick and I have a place of our own. A place that doesn’t involve my parents or his. Where we can make our own memories.”I never told anyone about this. Not even Tommy. I felt I told the right person today.
Tears filled Anna’s eyes. She reached out and took my hands.“I’m so glad that you and Dominick found each other. Granted I don’t like the way he went about taking you, but I’m glad that his actions found love and not a prison cell. You have my word. I won’t tell anyone, including Joseph, until you tell Dominick.”
“Thanks Anna.”I smiled warmly at her. I wished in that moment that my mother could have been more like her. She had a beautiful heart. Her heart is probably what saved Dominick during his younger years and for that I’m indebted to her.
“You’rewelcome. It’s getting late and Dominick will be here for you soon and I have to get the chores of the day done. I’ll let you get ready.”She smiled and went back to the laundry she needed to put away.
I headed into the bathroom and took my shower. The water felt so good. Dominick made sure that I had my vanilla body wash and favorite loofah sponge. I lingered under the streams of hot water. I needed to relax my nerves for the appointment ahead. I’m sure everything would be fine, but I’m not taking anything for granted. I will do whatever the doctor tells me to. I will not risk our baby for anything.
My daydream and my shower was just about to come to an end when I heard the door open and Dominick step in displaying his very muscular body. He was hard and I was ready. His eyes traveled from my face to my toes and back up again as he moved in and took my mouth.
I moaned.“Dominick, please.”
“Not yet, Rain. I tell you when. You don’t tell me.”The tone of his voice had a sexy bite to it.
Dominick licked his way down my neck to my breasts. He held one in his hand and the other was held by his hot, wet mouth. My legs became like jello. When he was ready to move further down my torso, he did so slow and deliberately. Once he was once his knees he looked up and grinned devilishly. He knew exactly what he was about to do to me and I was all too happy to be his willing participant.
“Spread your legs, baby. I’m hungry for you.”He demanded.
Leaning against the wall, I spread open for him and exposed my wet sex. He kissed my clit lightly and then bit down on it. I arched back and moaned at the delicious pain that was sent surging through my core. He grinned as he continued his assault on my pussy. He knew I was close and I knew he was going to make me wait. He owned my body and he wanted to prove to me that he could control it.
Dominick tore himself away from what he clearly enjoyed doing to me just so he could turn my body around and slide his solid erection deep in within my center to make me come.
“I love taking you from behind, Rain. I love how you respond to me. No man gets your beautiful body, but me. No one gets to make you find your release except me. Now let go, baby. Show me you’re all mine.”His voice was dark and sexy.
I pushed my ass further over his cock and came so hard it hurt.“Dominick, don’t stop fucking me.”I screamed.
“Hmmm, you’re so vocal this morning. I like it.”He held me firm and whispered in my ear.
The more I pushed back on him, the more his breath became labored. He was there, ready to come inside of me. Just a little more and I would own him, too. Dominick came hard and held me in place, so I could feel his cum empty deep within me.
Once we were complete, we remained connected and washed away the remnants of the beautiful sex we just had, so we would be showered and ready for our day ahead. I could have stayed with him here all day, but that just wasn’t possible. We had to be on our way to get to the doctor on time.
I chose to wear black flare leggings, black high heeled boots and a tight fitting turtle neck sweater. Dominick chose jeans, a men’s white dress shirt and a black blazer. His shirt was unbutton at the top, in a casual manner. His hair was messy and he left it like that. Hmmm....I like his relaxed look. I’m sure it didn’t match the anxiety that was building inside of him. He was just as concerned as I was about this appointment. It was only natural. We have never been parents before. We just wanted to get it right from the very beginning.
I felt once we got the first appointment out of the way then rest would go smoother. We’d have a plan to follow. Right now we were both headed into uncharted territory. Not a good thing for two individuals that loved control.
It was unseasonably warm for January in New York, but I still took a light jacket. Dominick drove us to the building where Dr.White’s office was located. He had the valet take the car and we headed inside. Her suite was on the fourth floor. We grabbed the elevator and headed to our appointment. We were early, so I could fill out the paperwork.
While waiting Dominick took my hand and kissed my palm. I turned and smiled at him.
“I loved our morning shower, Mr. Kane. We should make it a necessary part of our daily routine.”I spoke softly as to not draw attention to our conversation.
“I agree, Miss Medici. I’m so happy that you live with me now. I can take you anytime I want.”He smirked.
“Really, you think that’s why I moved in with you, Mr. Kane. To fulfill all of your sexual needs anytime you say so.”I teased.
“No, you moved in with me, so I could love you the way you deserve to be loved, Angel.”His voice was soft, but serious.
I looked deep into his eyes and was about to kiss him when my name was called by one of Dr. White’s medical staff.
“Miss Medici, will you follow me please.”She directed me to the door leading to the exam room.
Dominick went to follow me in when the nurse stopped him.
“I’m sorry sir, but the doctor needs to examine Miss Medici. You’ll need to sit in the waiting room.”She stated.
“Like hell. Where Miss Medici goes, I go. No one keeps me from Rain.”He didn’t raise his voice, but he was heard loud and clear.
The nurse stepped out of his way with a angry look on her face. She gave me a gown and a drape. Then she instructed me to sit on the examine table.
“Thank you.”
“Good luck, Miss Medici.”She was kind,but clearly annoyed by my baby’s father, as she shut the door leaving us alone to wait for the doctor.
“Did you really have to be so hard on her?
“I have a right to be in here with you. She wasn’t going to make me sit in the waiting room. I just had to put her in her place now, so that we would not be having this conversation in the future.”He stated.
“You could be less difficult. You know, say please and thank you. You’ll get further that way.”
“I’ve done just fine being the way I am. No one tells me to wait. Especially when my girl and my baby are involved.”
I wanted to be angry at him, but that statement made me smile. He loved me and I loved him back. He proved that. How could I possibly be upset. Dominick was just being Dominick.
Moments later Dr. White walked in and introduced herself. She was a petite woman with a very kind face. I was guessing, but I would say around forty five. She asked me several questions and we
nt over my medical history. She said she was going to exam me internally and asked Dominick to wait outside.
“Rain.”That’s all he had to say.
“Dr. White, I’m sorry if this is an odd request, but can he stay with me. You have my word that he’ll behave and not interfere.”
I shook my head and looked at him with disapproval.
“What? Why are you looking at me like that? Am I not the baby’s father? I have rights too.”He seemed perplexed.
I rolled my eyes, still shaking my head. Then I smiled at him. I just have to get used to him being there all the time. I loved him and something like being concerned about the baby should not be an argument.
“If you’re okay with it, Miss Medici; then I suppose it would be fine.”Dr. White agreed.
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