It Scared Me

Book:The Billionaire's Indecent Proposal Published:2024-5-31

“I just don’t know. He’s ruthless, but he’s also secretive. Maybe he could be persuaded to back off if we told him we were willing to go public with everything.” He took a deep breath. “But we’d have to really be willing to. He’ll try and call our bluff.”
Nicholas nod. “Here’s what we’re going to do. You keep on acting normal with him. In the meantime, I want you to send me single bit of information you can remember back when this first started. Who were the people he introduced you to? I need names, dates, amounts, and anything you can remember. I’m going to end this once and for all.”
I hoped he was right.
Nicholas and I were too tired to do anything else when we returned that night. We simply stripped down to our underwear and fell into bed. With his arms around me, I fell asleep quickly.
We saved our talking for the next morning. I’d never been happier for a Sunday morning, not having anywhere to be except with Nicholas. It was thundering and stormy outside, a perfect day for snuggling.
“Good morning, beautiful.”
I smiled, hearing my favorite voice rumbling in my ear, and hugged him tighter, nuzzling my face in his neck. “Morning.”
His hand brushed through my hair, then down my back. “How are you feeling?”
“Baby-wise or about last night?”
He chuckled, his chest vibrating as I lay on top of him. “Either. Both.”
I propped myself up on my elbow so I could see him. “Baby-wise, fine. I think I must have lucked out on the whole morning sickness bit.” I trailed my fingers over his lips. “About last night, I guess I’m just happy it’s all out there now.”
“Me, too.”
“You know what else?”
He kissed my finger and smiled. “What?”
“You amaze me. You had every right to lash out and be angry at your father when he told you what he did, but you didn’t do that. I sat there watching you, the way you accepted and looked beyond the actions to the reasons behind them… I don’t know. It seems silly to say I was proud of you. It’s more than that. I admire you. You took another blow, but were so strong.” I leaned in, kissing him . “I just love you.”
He closed his eyes, but his smile got bigger. “It’s because of you, really.”
“What do you mean?” I asked.
“Your birthday… when I lost it and did that to you.” He swallowed and looked at me again. “It scared me. I know I get crazy sometimes, but after I pushed you away like that… It frightened me enough that I had to change. You had every right to hate me, to leave me. I don’t know what I would have done if you’d left.”
The thunder crashed outside and the lights flickered. I let out a nervous giggle and burrowed my face in his neck again. “I think that was a sign we wouldn’t be the only ones upset if I ever left.”
He laughed and rolled us over, pressing me down into the mattress. I loved the warmth of his body covering mine. He peppered kisses along my neck and shoulders, working his way down to my stomach. It tickled when his lips brushed over my skin , slowly trailing around my belly button.
He stilled, resting his head and watching his hand rub over my stomach. “Do you know how much I love you? Do you know how much I love your mommy?”
My heart skipped a beat when I realized he was talking to our baby. I brushed my fingers through his hair, realizing I loved him more than I thought possible. It was the sweetest sight, even though we both knew it was too early for our baby to actually hear us.
“I may not be the best dad in the world, but I’m going to try. I promise to always be there for you, no matter what. I promise to make sure you know I love you. That you always come first in my life.”
Tears fell from my eyes as I listened to him, saying the things to our child I knew he wished he’d heard from his father for so long.
“You are the best gift I have ever received.”
I sobbed at that, and Nicholas made his way back up, kissing my tears away. I wrapped my arms around his neck, keeping him as close as possible. “Don’t cry.”
I laughed. “They’re good tears. I promise.” I squeezed him as hard as I could. “And you are going to be the best dad in the world. I have no doubt.”
He held me and kissed me until my eyes were dry again.
“Nicholas?”
“Hmm?”
“I know you said it couldn’t happen, but if they were somehow able to take your company away because of what your father did, I’d let you go.”
He pulled back, his eyebrows furrowed as he stared at me. “What do you mean?”
“I don’t want to be the reason you lose everything. If me being away from you keeps you out of trouble, I won’t mind it. I would let you go to Rosemary to keep Simon quiet. Of course, until we figure out what to do.” There was no way I would allow it permanently.
He shook his head. “I’d rather have you and nothing else than have all of this without you.”
With one sentence from him, it no longer mattered who was trying to take us down. Whether it was Hector, Rosemary, or Simon, it didn’t matter what else happened because I knew Nicholas prioritized me and the baby over money and power. He loved me as much as I loved him.
I kissed him until he was groaning in my mouth and tugging my panties down. We made love with the sound of the pounding rain accompanying our whispered words. Confessing our love, each in our own way.
We eventually made our way to the shower and then downstairs for some food, but the remainder of the day was spent cuddling and remaining in our bubble.