Chapter 89: Congratulations

Playlist for this Chapter: Dive Into You by Loving Caliber, Happy by Here At Last.

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When the party was finally over and we had said goodbye to all the guests, I leaned my head on Nico's shoulder as his arm wrapped around my shoulders comfortingly.

"Tired?" He asked in my ear.

"Just a bit." I admitted as we said goodbye to our friends before going towards our car. We were taken back home and Nico was nice enough to carry me into the house since my feet were killing me.

Setting me down carefully in our room, I wrapped my arms around his neck as his own wrapped around my waist, pulling me impossibly close to him.

"Thank you." He whispered into my hair when I frowned, pulling away a bit so I could look into his dark eyes.

"For what?" I asked when he smiled in the slightest.

"For being mine." He said as a smile grew on my face and I pecked his cheek, but he moved his head at the last moment so my lips landed on his.

Taking me by surprise, he deepened the kiss, his hands tightening on my waist while I kissed him back with equal fervour.

Our kiss grew heated within moments as our hands roamed each other's body. His fingers tugged at the zipper of my dress before he pulled it down, causing the dress to pool at my feet.

His hands went to the back of my thighs and he pulled me up, my legs wrapping around his waist as we kicked off our shoes and he climbed on the bed, laying me down on it.

I pulled away for a breather when his lips attacked my neck, leaving a trail of wet kisses all the way down to my chest while I tugged at his blazer.

He understood what I wanted and pulled it off his shoulders while I unbuttoned his shirt with shaky fingers. He found I was nervous and immediately pulled away with a frown while he looked into my glossy eyes.

"What's wrong my love?" He leaned forward and cupped my cheek when I shook my head and pressed my lips to his in a soft and sweet kiss, but he was quick to pull away.

"Tell me what's wrong." He demanded and I sighed, looking up at the ceiling when his arms came under me and pulled me onto his lap so I was straddling him. I buried my face in his neck and sighed heavily.

"I'm scared Nico." I confessed and heard his sharp intake of breath as he pulled me back so we could look into each other's eyes.

"Of what?" He asked softly when I shrugged.

"It's stupid, really." I said but then a sob broke out of me and he muttered a few curses before wiping my tears away with his thumb and kissed my forehead and my cheeks affectionately.

"Tell me what's wrong baby, and I'll fix it." He said softly.

"I'm scared of losing you Nico." I whispered and heard him sigh before he shook his head.

"You're not losing me, ever." He said wiping my tears away.

"It's just that Giovanni is out there and he's hell bent on making our lives hell. He wants you gone, Nico, and he wants me to himself." I said shakily when his jaw clenched and his eyes grew darker.

"No one is going to take you away from me baby. Ever. I won't let anyone come between us. You got that? You trust me, don't you?" He said and I nodded.

"Good. Then trust me when I tell you that I would never let anything happen to you, and you won't ever lose me. I promise. I love you baby." He whispered and I forced a weak smile to my face.

"I love you too." I whispered as his lips curved slightly.

"Yeah?" He said and I nodded.

"Yeah." I repeated and pressed our lips together once again. He lowered me onto the bed before unbuttoning his shit and threw it away, his pants following soon after so he was only in his boxers.

"Do you want to go further my love?" He asked gently, breaking our small kiss and I nodded.

"I want you Nico. I want you to make me forget everyone and everything but you. Please." I whispered and saw his small smile.

"Anything for you." He said against my lips before unclasping my bra and pulling off my panties, his lips trailed all the way to my chest, sucking on my nipples and biting the skin, making me moan.

"You like that baby?" He said against my skin and I nodded, biting my lip furiously as his fingers stroked my clit sensually while I tried to keep my moans in.

"Good." He said huskily as two of his fingers abruptly entered me, making me gasp as I dug my nails in his shoulders.

"So tight baby." He said, his voice much more strained and deeper as he thrust his fingers in and out of me, my hands pulling at his hair while his lips assaulted my skin, biting where ever he could.

His fingers kept hitting all the right places, my back arching at the pleasure and my thighs trembled as I felt the coming pleasure and when his tongue connected with my nipple, I let out a moan, the pleasure becoming too much to handle.

But just before I could release the pleasure, his fingers moved out of me, making me whine at the loss of contact as his lips lightly pecked mine with a chuckle.

"Patience, amore." (Love) He whispered before nibbling on my bottom lip and before I could register what happened, he had fully thrust inside me, a loud gasp leaving my lips at the sudden contact as he filled me to the brim.

I clutched onto his shoulder tightly while he closed his eyes shut, taking a deep breath before placing kisses along my jaw.

"Tell me when to move." He said and I nodded, taking a moment to adjust before I tapped his shoulder.

"You can move now." I said breathless as he started to move inside me, slowly at first so I could adjust before increasing his pace.

The pain slowly subsided and pleasure took its place as I wrapped my legs around his waist, his own grunts turning me on even more as he moved faster inside me.

His pace increased, his thrust hard and fast while I tried to catch up to the growing pleasure inside me that threatened to break me apart.

He slowly moved up a bit so he was slightly sitting up and slammed into me, his fingers digging into my waist as a loud moan left me, my back arching at the immense pleasure as the knot in my stomach tightened.

"Nico." I moaned, my eyes going to his, whereas his dark and lust filled gaze was solely on mine, driving me insane as he pounded into me.

His hand came up and squeezed my breast, his thumb flicking over my nipple as he lowered himself onto me and crashed his lips onto mine, filling me to the brim.

He stopped for a few seconds before he pulled out, only to slam right back into me with such force I thought I would break.

That was all it took for me to come undone while he kept pounding into me mercilessly before flipping me over so I was on my knees and hands.

He hands gripped my hair, pulling my head back as he thrust into me from behind, my back arching as he continued his sweet torture on me.

My hands clutched the sheets in a tight grip as I felt the knot forming all over again while he fucked me with everything in him.

With his sexy grunts and my moans echoing in the room, he was completely inside me, stretching me out as my eyes rolled back from the pleasure.

"Fuck." He grunted from behind me and I turned my head to look at him, the sight of him pounding into me from behind turning me on and when our eyes connected, the corner of his lips pulled up into a devilish smirk.

Fuck.

With a strong thrust, I felt the pleasure envelop me once again while he pounded into me at an alarming pace, threatening to tear me apart while I rode out my high.

His eyes went to ass, firmly planted there when I clenched around him, causing his eyes to snap to mine once again when he hissed.

"Fuck baby, you're going to be the death of me." He grunted, his hand squeezing my ass and pinching it.

He pushed himself in deeper, if that was possible, and came inside me with one final thrust, his body shuddering as he fucked me slow till we both rode out our high.

Pulling out of me, I slumped down onto the bed, watching his chest heave up and down as we both tried to catch our breaths.

Groaning, he walked into the bathroom, but since I was too exhausted to follow, I closed my eyes, listening to water flow before I heard heavy footsteps coming over to me.

"Don't fall asleep just yet baby." He kissed my head and picked me up into his arms and carried me into the bathroom and lowered me into the bath, the warm water soothing my muscles.

He got in behind me and I rest my head on his chest as his arms wrapped around my waist, his hot breath fanning my shoulders as he rest his chin on my head.

"Are you happy?" He asked me after a few moments and I looked back at him with a small smile.

"I am. Very much." I answered, pecking his lips as he gently massaged my shoulders.

"Are you?" I asked and heard his chuckle.

"Surprisingly, yes. I haven't been happier than I am now." He said and my heart warmed at his words as we soaked ourselves a while longer in the water, water before Nico dried me up and carried me back to bed and pulled the covers over me.

"Sleep, my love. I love you." He kissed my forehead, wrapping his arms around me as I buried my face in his neck, kissing him softly before closing my eyes.

"Good night Nico. I love you too." I whispered, feeling the sleep take over me when he placed his lips on my temple.

"Good night love." He whispered back and I was out like a light after that.

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When I woke up, Nico was still asleep beside me with his arms tightly around me.

Kissing his cheek softly, I sighed, looking at his handsome features before carefully getting out of bed and heading to the bathroom, I did my business quickly and brushed my teeth.

I could hardly feel my legs as I walked around, imagining Nico's smug face when he would see me struggling to walk and the number of hickeys on my body.

Idiot won't even be sorry.

Going to the closet, I pulled out my clothes for the day and quickly slipped them on along with black heels and dried my hair, applying a little gloss and smiling at my reflection in the mirror.

With one last look at a sleeping Nico, I made my way downstairs towards the kitchen and when saw the chefs making breakfast, I smiled at everyone and they smiled back.

"Is Mr. King awake?" Richard asked me coming to stand beside me.

"No, he's still asleep. Don't wake him up just yet, he was really tired yesterday." I said and he nodded with a smile, his eyes going to my left hand before his smile grew wider.

"Congratulations on your engagement." He said and I glanced at the ring, a big smile on my face.

"Thank you." I said.

"Would you like your breakfast now?" He asked but I shook my head.

"I'll eat when Nico wakes. I'll be in the garden for now." I said and he nodded before leaving.

I made my way to the big garden and sat down on the bench, stretching my legs in front of me and sighing in content. Pulling my phone out, I dialled my mom's number, who picked up instantly.

"Dove? My sweet girl, how are you?" She asked and I heard someone else's voice from behind her and people speaking.

"I'm fine mom, how are you? How's dad?" I asked, relaxing in my seat.

"I'm fine, sweetheart. How's Nicholas?" She asked.

"He's great mom. Is something happening back there?" I asked when she laughed.

"Yes sweetheart, I called over your friends and sister for dinner, they were all here. Oh, wait a second." She said and a few seconds later, her face popped up on the screen on facetime and I laughed as she showed me everyone.

"Hi guys!" I waved at everyone who waved back.

"Hiya Dove!" Cole shouted from the couch, one arm around Abby's shoulders and her head on his shoulder as she waved at me.

Adorable.

"How's my beautiful daughter?" Dad's voice rang out before I saw his face.

"I'm great dad, how are you?" I said smiling.

"As good as I can be without my favourite daughter." He said when Ava yelled from behind.

"Hey!" She huffed as everyone laughed at her, and I put my hand on my mouth from laughing when all laughing ceased and everyone became dead quiet.

Okay?

"What?" I said confused as Ava's face came into the camera and she peered at me with her eyes narrowed before gasping.

"He asked her!" She squealed, making me confused.

"What?" I said confused.

"She's talking about the large ring on your finger sweetheart." Mom pointed out.

"How did you guys know about it?" I asked when dad shrugged.

"Nicholas came here day before yesterday to ask for your hand in marriage. Quite the gentlemen, he was. I'm proud of him. And of you as well, of course." Dad said proudly as I gaped at him.

"So that's where he was for two freaking days!" I exclaimed as everyone laughed at me while I shook my head.

"You all knew?" I asked and they all nodded before giving me their congratulations.

"You better make me your maid of honour Dove!" Abby yelled and I laughed, my eyes glossy as I shook my head.

I'm getting overly emotional today.

"Of course Abby." I said, wiping my tears away.

"None of those tears sweetheart, you should be happy." Dad said and I smiled at him.

"I am dad, I'm really happy." I said and we all talked for a bit more before they had to eat dinner. Sighing in content, I let my head rest against the back of the bench as I looked at the beautiful blue sky.

I felt a soft caress on my cheek and smiled at the familiar touch, turning my head to look back, a big smile on my face.

"Good morning." I said smiling when his own lips pulled upwards.

"Good morning love." He said and kissed my forehead before coming to sit next to me.

"You look nice. Are you going somewhere?" He asked me, pulling me in his lap when I shrugged.

"I wanted to dress up today. And besides, you dress up everyday." I patted his chest, my eyes raking his suit clad body hungrily.

Hot.

"Stop looking at me like that." He said when I snapped my eyes back to his, a smile pulling at my lips.

"Like what?" I quipped when he leaned closer to me.

"Like you could eat me." He said with a smirk.

"What if I want to? I haven't had breakfast yet anyway." I said casually, watching his eyes darken and his fingers tighten on my waist.

"Let's not say things like that right now. Especially since I have to take care of some things." He grumbled out, looking away when I chuckled, resting my head on his chest and kissing it.

"Are you hungry?" I looked up into his dark eyes when he smirked.

"Starving." He said huskily as I jumped off his lap.

"Come on then, breakfast's waiting." I held out my hand when he groaned.

"You're such a tease." He said taking my hand and led me back inside the house while I laughed at him.

We had our breakfast in the dining room and I looked at him after wiping my mouth with a napkin.

"You want to tell me something?' I asked, placing my chin on my palm while he typed something on his phone. His movements halted and he looked up at me.

"Like what?" He asked.

"Like the fact that the two days you mysteriously disappeared you were at my parent's?" I asked and saw as his lips twitched in the slightest before he shook his head.

"They told you?" He asked and I shrugged.

"I called them this morning and they told me when they saw my ring." I said and on instinct, his eyes went to the ring on my hand, a satisfied smile on his face.

"My dad said that was very gentlemanly of you." I said and watched his smirk.

"Oh yeah? Did you tell them how gentlemanly I was last night?" He asked with a big smirk when my face reddened and I slapped his chest.

"Nico!" I chastised when he laughed.

"If they know even half the things I do to you my love, their views of me would be very different." He said smugly while I shook my head.

"Now, before I forget, I wanted to tell you that I've hired the best wedding planner there is for us and she'll be coming over today to help you plan, so will Adriana." He said and my eyes widened.

"Today?" I asked as he stood up and I followed suit, his gaze sweeping over me.

"Yes. Is something wrong?" He asked coming to stand in front of me when I bit my lip.

"I-I don't know Nico, I mean... We just got engaged last night." I said and he made me sit on the dining, coming to stand between my legs.

"I know. And?" He asked.

"Isn't this too... quick?" I asked cautiously, watching him purse his lips.

"I want to get married to you as quick as possible baby. I don't want anyone to come between us. I want to make you completely mine." He said, his fingers under my chin lifting my face up as he pecked my lips.

"But still I-... I don't know if I'm ready... I-I guess I'm just scared of what could happen." I admitted and heard him sigh.

"It's alright darling. I don't want you to worry about anything. But I need you to tell me if you don't want to marry me. I'll understand." He said softly and I saw hurt and disappointment flash in his eyes and knew he was lying.

He wouldn't understand if I didn't want to marry him, but I did. More than anything.

"No Nico, I do want to marry you. I wouldn't have said yes if I didn't want to. I love you, and I want more than anything for us to be together." I said and heard his relieved sigh.

"Good. Because I want to marry you as soon as I can. Is that okay with you?" He asked, his hand cupping my cheek and the longer I looked into his cold yet warm eyes, the more I felt myself crumble.

"Yes. I want to marry you." I said and saw the most gorgeous smile pull on his face, his eyes lighting up.

"Thank you my love." He whispered before placing his lips on mine, kissing me sweetly yet passionately.

As our tongues clashed against each other, we heard someone clear their throat and I pushed Nico away who growled lowly.

"Sorry for ruining the moment man, but we're running late." Jake stood with a smirk in the doorway with Matteo right behind him who watched us with a grin.

"Let me have a moment with my girl." Nico grunted when Matteo snorted loudly.

"I'm sure you had lots of moments last night, come on." He said and I blushed furiously when Nico glared at them.

"Fucking idiots. Get the fuck out!" He yelled at them and they both scrambled out, making me laugh as Nico wrapped his arms around me.

We stayed like that for a while before walking out hand in hand where a lot of men with guns stood including ones from the family, dressed up in suits. He kissed my lips once more before resting his forehead against mine.

"Take care, yeah?" He said and I nodded, pecking his cheeks.

"You too. Stay safe." I said and saw his smile as he kissed my forehead before we turned to Adriana coming over to us.

"Go on Ace, I'll take care of your fiancé for the while being." She said and Nico rolled his eyes before kissing my hand.

"I love you." He said and I smiled.

"I love you too." I told him, watching his smile widen before he went towards Jake.

"You ready to plan a wedding?" Adriana asked me as we watched the men get in their cars.

I blew Nico a kiss who pretended to catch it and put it in his pocket while his uncles and our friends watched him with grins.

"Yup." I said turning to her as we all walked back inside after the men had left.

Something tells me I'm in for a wild ride.