| Shirleys Fanfic Index Do You Love Me? By Shirley Johns Catherine and Vincent have been together for two years now and their relationship is still platonic. This is frustrating to Catherine, as she wants more. Vincent is still unsure of a sexual relationship after his experience with Lisa. Catherine has told him that he cannot let the past hold back his future but he is still uncertain. Yes, she knows he loves her eventhough he has never actually said so. He knows she loves him as she has said so on numerous occasions. So she decided that it would be up to her to make the first move. She would invite him to dinner tomorrow around 9:00 and set up her plan of action. She received his reply from a helper and he will be there. Joe kept her a little late at the office but she still has time. She arrived home put all evidence of her job out of sight. She will concentrate only on her Vincent tonight. She started by searching her clothes closet for an appropriate negligee. After looking a few minutes she located a very daring white silk number that left very little to the imagination. Perfect. She will temporary don the matching sheer robe until the right moment. She chose her rarely worn clear two-inch high heel slippers with the feather decoration. After her outfit was set she proceeded to start dinner. Around 8:00 everything was done. She had candles lighting every room. She changed the bed linen to white satin and lit candles. The dinner was done being kept warm in the oven, the table was set and red wine was being chilled. She than took a bubble bath in rose scented water making sure she had freshly washed hair. At 8:30 she was ready. She had her still wet hair pinned atop her head with tiny ringlets adorning her face. The daring negligee fit like a second skin. She donned her slippers and robe than waited for him. About 8:58 she heard his soft tap on the balcony door. She opened it slightly stepping behind it as much as she could and asked if he did not mind she would like to be inside tonight. Vincent hesitated a little being his first time inside and entered. He was observing the romantic dinner setting upon his entry and did not notice what Catherine had on yet. He turned his attention to her and was stunned by her beauty. Her hair was piled high on her head exposing her silky smooth swanlike neck. The front of her nightgown was daringly low, barely covering her breast. The gown clung to every curve of her slender figure and the split exposed her slim but muscular leg all the way up to her hip. The slippers were the daintiest things he has ever seen and they barely covered her tiny toes. He heard her call his name but could not get his voice. Finally he was able to draw his attention to her face as she spoke to him. �Catherine thinking this is definitely working�. He asked her what she had said. She asked him to remove his cloak and have a seat while she checked on dinner. As she did this he watched her from behind and what a view. The gown had hardly any back to it and the �v� stopped right at her hip. It clung to her firm well-rounded bottom that swayed seductively as she walked and desire consumed him. Upon her return he had composed himself a little as she said dinner is just about ready. Stating it was a little warm in here she asked if he minded if she removed her robe. He shook his head no. She turned her back to him to remove it. He caught himself and said allow me. She backed closer to him so he could take it for her. She untied the tiny satin ribbon in the front and his hands lightly lifted the delicate fabric off her shoulders. He could not help looking at the creamy soft texture of her back wanting to kiss her where the �v� ended at the small of her back. She felt him lightly touch her as he handed her the robe. She turned to face him giving him full view of the valley between her breasts where her crystal necklace rested. She saw the desire in his eyes and said to herself �yes tonight is the night when they will truly be together�. They ate dinner enjoying each other�s company and discussing various issues. Vincent could not keep his eyes off of her all evening. She was surprised he was able to eat at all. After dinner he helped her clean up. They went to the living room and she put on some soft classical music and they sat on the couch. She could tell Vincent was getting very uncomfortable being this close to her inhaling her feminine scent so she moved even closer and heard his soft intake of breath. She innocently asked him to put his arm around her as they enjoyed the music. He looked into her gray green eyes than at her full pink lips and put his arm where she asked. She took that opportunity to rest her head on his chest. She could tell he was having a very hard time controlling his desire. She looked up at him and saw his eyes dark blue with passion and asked him to kiss her. He looked at her lips and lightly touched them with his own. This was her opportunity and she quickly put her arms around his neck and captured his lips in hers. She passionately kissed him rubbing her tongue over the cleft of his top lip. When she heard his gasp opening his mouth just enough for her to gain access she explored the sweet recesses there with her tongue. She could not help but notice the change in his breathing. Then the unexpected happened, he pulled her tight in his embrace and gently caressed her body from the slender line of her jaw down to her ankle. His breathing becoming more labored. He withdrew his mouth from within hers and proceeds to leave a trail of fiery kisses upon her face. She felt his hand gently caress her hip and slender leg. She felt him loosen his embrace long enough to turn her back to him as he slowly caressed and kissed its silkiness paying close attention to the small of her back. He must have realized what was happening and withdrew apologizing in a passion filled voice for going as far as he had. He should not have lost control like that as hard as he has been trying to keep his desires for her in check. That was all she needed to hear. She said Vincent we have been together for two years now. We share hugs, embraces you have occasionally kissed the top of my head but we both need more and you know it. He started to deny it but couldn�t. I know you have a hard time stating your feelings, which I understand but you can also use your body to convey them. A little while ago I witnessed a very passionate side of your nature and I want to share that side with you. We need this Vincent please stop denying it. This could very easily tear us apart. I love and need all of you nothing held back. Catherine you know how I feel about this. Yes, you are dwelling on the past and what happened with Lisa. That was a long time ago, you are no longer a teenage. You are a kind, gentle, sensitive beautiful man who I love with all my heart. I have dreams of us being together maybe a few children (he gasps) yes, your children. I do not want anyone else in my life only you, always you. Vincent when will you realize I need only you. Catherine I don�t know what to say. You know how I feel about you. I do want to love you but I cannot trust myself not to hurt you. Vincent if you love someone you cannot hurt them. But you have seen the dark side of me and what I can do. Yes I have and it is part of the man that I love. Why can�t you not trust in that love and let yourself go? Please? Vincent takes her face in his hands and gently kisses her lips. She lifted on her tiptoes wrapping her arms around absorbing his warmth. He than withdrew looked at her wet and swollen lips and devoured them. Then he gently lifted her in his arms and carried her to the bedroom. He hardly noticed the candles or the bed coverings so consumed in her. He softly laid her on the bed staring at the beautiful sight before him and removed his clothes. Catherine knew Vincent was a big guy under the heavy clothes he wore but never expected him to be absolutely perfect. His broad shoulders, muscular chest covered with golden hair, bulging biceps, trim waist, flat stomach, and tight muscular buttocks with powerfully built legs. My goodness he�s gorgeous and she could not take her eyes off him. Finally able to speak my god Vincent your magnificent. He never though he could effect a woman this way let alone the woman he loves. She said Vincent please love me. As he approached the bed Catherine on her knees he took his hand and gently placed it on her shoulders. Vincent looked at his large hand touching her delicate beauty and almost withdrew. Catherine held his hand there firmly. She took his other hand placing it on the other one. She looked at his hands there and looked at him and said your hands are beautiful. They have the right to be where they are. I am yours. He looked at Catherine with tears in his eyes and asked is it possible for me to love you? Truly love you? Yes, Vincent it is. Lowering his head upon her shoulder, she felt a tear fall. She cuddled his beautiful blonde head between her hands and gently pulled him further against her resting her face on his head. Lifting his head he looked into her eyes and said Thank you. Passion spent, he told her their coming together was beautiful and he should not have waited so long. They were perfect together as it should be. Catherine kissed his lips and said I tried to tell you a long time ago you had nothing to fear. He kissed her back and asked if he could love her again. She looked into his eyes said yes. That was two months ago before his childhood sweetheart Lisa returned Below. Since her arrival Catherine and Vincent have spent little time with each other and have not loved since that day. He seems preoccupied with Lisa being there. Father is worried about what this could do to her and Vincent�s relationship. Peter is as well. Catherine is like a daughter to him and does not want her hurt after all love can be to fragile an emotion to play around with. Vincent has been spending a great deal of time with Lisa. She was giving dance lessons to the children Below and they were having a recital within two weeks and wanted Catherine there. She found out about it from Peter. Vincent had neglected to tell her. Peter found out Vincent did forget but he told Catherine the children wanted it to be a surprise. She accepted this explanation. When Peter saw Vincent later that day he told him Catherine was not going to come as he did not mention it to her. Vincent felt terrible that he forgot to invite her. Peter said that after a little work on his part she would be attending. Vincent asked Peter how could he have forgotten her? Peter looked at him and said we both know how you did. Vincent I don�t want Catherine hurt. Peter I would never hurt her, I love her. Well Vincent I think she is the one you need to convince not me and he left. A week before the recital Catherine felt ill so she decided to go see Peter. She wanted to be well for the children�s' performance. Peter asked her a few questions, examined her and told her she was pregnant. She did not know how to react to the news and Peter understood. He told her he knows Vincent loves her. She looked at Peter and said Thank you but I am not so sure. Catherine had still not spent time with Vincent to tell him about the baby but decided to do so after the recital this evening. She would ask him to go somewhere private and tell him. At 6:00 Peter picked her up to take her there. She looked absolutely breathtaking in her Victorian style dress that showed her slender figure to perfection. When they arrived Pascal told her she looked lovely. Catherine felt a little more confidant knowing she looked nice. They were half way there when Peter�s beeper went off. He checked and told her he had to make this call. She said she would go ahead and save him a seat. Just as she arrived in they Great Hall she saw Vincent and Lisa dancing together. She did not know he could dance so well. He was smiling down at Lisa and she was smiling up at him. He never turned her way. Everytime she would come Below he always knew as soon as she came. This time he was so involved in Lisa he did not even know she was there. Catherine felt hurt and ran blindly out of the tunnels and home. When Peter arrived at the Great Hall he saw Vincent and Lisa end their dance. Vincent noticed Peter than and asked where Catherine was. He told him she was to have come before me and saved me a seat. Peter I haven�t seen her. Where could she be.? Well Vincent if she came in and saw what I just saw and you did not even know she was here no wonder she left. You mean Lisa and I dancing? Yes but I would have felt her here. Vincent would you have with your attention on Lisa. Oh no, I must find her and explain it is not what it appears. I never want to hurt her. Father entered having overheard them and said Vincent I think you already have. Catherine made it home and called Jenn. She started packing her clothes she will be spending some time with Jenn and her mom in the country. She needed to go away and sort through some issues mainly her baby whom she already loves. She had just finished packing when she heard a tap on her balcony door. She opened the door and asked Vincent what he wanted. He noticed that she had suitcases packed. Catherine are you leaving? Yes Vincent I am and I do not know how long I�ll be gone. Maybe a few days, maybe a few weeks perhaps a month or so. Catherine I don�t want you to go. What will I do without you? Vincent you have spent less and less time with me since Lisa�s return. I am sure she will keep you occupied until I return. Vincent I cannot compete with your past with Lisa. I have tried over and over again to help you get over that incident so many years ago and now I know why you can�t. You still have feelings for her which must be resolved before we can go on. I am leaving in about an hour Vincent while I am gone think about what you really want. When I come back we can go from there. Vincent I love you with all my heart and always will no matter what you decide. Goodbye Vincent . Catherine wait I lo***she put her hand to his lips don�t say it until you are sure you really mean it. She grabbed she suitcases and left the apartment. That had been a month ago she heard from Peter that Lisa was still Below and she and Vincent spend a lot of time together. She asked Peter to be honest with her so he was. He asked her how she was feeling other than deeply hurt. She said her pregnancy is advancing nicely. She is showing now. Peter asked if she was going to tell Vincent. She said no as she does not want that to effect his decision. If he knew she was carrying his child he would choose her if nothing more than out of obligation. Peter understands and told her to keep in touch. Catherine was right Vincent had little time to dwell on their relationship. Lisa always kept him busy. At night before he slept he would try to sort through his feelings only to be interrupted by a nightmare of a tunnel caving in. Mouse told him a week after Catherine left that one was starting to cave in. He asked Mouse to make a sign to keep away from the entrance until it could be repaired. But he still keeps having these nightmares. Catherine has been gone for two months now and he is afraid he has lost her. She never attempted to contact him (Vincent did not know that Catherine sent him a letter just to see how he was because Lisa intercepted it) and she locked herself from their Bond. He never thought how lost and hurt he would be without her. He knows now that what he had for Lisa was only love for her he is not in love with her and never was. He is in love with Catherine and will always love her. Oh Lisa tried to get him to notice her a few times but he wants only Catherine. Catherine returned nine weeks later. She dropped her suitcases at her apartment and went to see Vincent about their relationship. Being four and a half months pregnant she was showing but she had concealed it by clothes until she spoke to Vincent. The last time she was in the tunnels she had found a new entrance but was paying no attention to it as she ran away. She was approaching Vincent�s chamber when she saw Lisa in his embrace and she gave him a kiss. Catherine knew it was over between them and ran from his chamber. Not looking where she was going she did not notice the sign �Beware of Tunnel Cave-In� until it was too late. The last she remembers as darkness closed around her is that Vincent loves Lisa. Mouse had heard the cave-in and immediately summoned Vincent and father. They asked all the community to come there to make sure no one was missing. All were accounted for. Peter had heard about it and came right away just in case. He asked Vincent since Catherine's return have they sorted out their relationship. He said he has not seen or talked to her since she left over two months ago. But Vincent she specifically told me she was coming to see you as soon as she dropped her suitcases at her apartment. That would have been about an hour ago. Well Peter I have not seen her. Peter I love Catherine with all my heart and I want her back. I do not love Lisa and never will. Catherine is my life I need her with me forever. Well Vincent I hope you tell her soon. Mouse went to inspect the cave-in and noticed a small set of footprints right at the entrance and called Vincent. They questioned everyone and no one had been there. Than Vincent notices a shiny object right by it. He bent to lift it and found Catherine�s crystal necklace. Why would it be here? Peter said Vincent think hard about an hour ago what were you doing. I was in my chamber when Lisa embraced me and kissed me to say goodbye. Catherine could have been here around that time and misunderstood. Lisa and I are just friends. Vincent if Catherine is in there we have to rescue then very soon. Peter if Catherine is trapped and let�s hope and pray she is not, she would be by herself everyone knew about this weaken tunnel. No Vincent you don�t understand Catherine did not want to tell you until she knew you really loved her. Vincent she �s four and a half months pregnant with your child. Peter, why didn�t Catherine tell me she was carry my child? How could she when most of your time was spent with Lisa? She barely saw you. Can you blame her? Oh Peter, Vincent becomes frantic and starts digging. Peter said wait Vincent your Bond, can you use it? I don�t know Catherine has turned herself off from it. Vincent concentrated real hard and heard a heartbeat but it wasn�t Catherine�s it was their baby�s. After about a half hour they dug a hole big enough for Vincent to enter. He would let on one else go, He listened carefully letting their baby�s heartbeat guide him. About five minutes later he found her she was partially under the dirt and had a nasty cut on her forehead. Blinded by tears Vincent finally dug her out. He noticed that her arms were wrapped around her rounded belly protecting their child. He tried calling her but no answer so he tried again. He felt a slight pulse and the baby�s heartbeat was still strong. She mumbled something very low but with his keen senses he was able to hear it. Vincent you didn't love me enough to want me. You love Lisa but I will always love you and will have a part of you with me through our child. Vincent saw a single tear fall down her cheek. Catherine no I love you not Lisa. I want you and our child. He gently picks her up and yelled through the hole he was coming out with her. She was alive and he still felt the baby's heartbeat. As soon as they came out Peter ran and looked at her. She didn't appear to be badly hurt. As Peter listened to her heartbeat he noticed she clutched her stomach and doubled over in pain and he saw small traces of blood coming through her pants. He looked at Vincent, I am sorry Vincent either she's in premature labor or miscarrying. Vincent grabbed her in his arms and cried no no no. Please Peter help her she cannot lose our child. She cannot. She needs our child. Vincent we must get her somewhere fast. He suggested his chamber. When they arrived father was there waiting for them. Vincent laid Catherine on the bed and stepped back to let them attend her. She opened her eyes still clutching her belly and saw Peter. Peter what is happening with my baby? Catherine I'm not sure, but if we cannot stop your labor the baby will be born too early and may not make it. Peter please save my baby, with tears streaming down her face, I have already lost Vincent I cannot lose his child. Catherine dear try to calm down we need you with us. Ok Peter, I haven't even told him yet. Please help our baby. Catherine I'll do all I can. Peter if I lose this baby I can blame no one but myself. I came here to talk to Vincent about our relationship saw he was in Lisa's embrace and than they kissed. I realized I had lost him and I ran as far away as I could. I did not pay any attention as to where I was going. Had I been I would have seen the sign before I entered the tunnel and my baby would be ok. Peter please, if something happens to Vincent's child I don't know what I'll do. I can't lose the baby, I can't, I need this part of Vincent to survive without him. Catherine rest now please and he gave her a mild sedative. As Catherine drifted in and out she noticed father was there. She said father I need Vincent. I know he no longer loves me but I want him with me right now for our child. Before he could say anything, Vincent ran to her bedside took her hand and said he was there with her. She said Vincent rubbing his face, I am sorry I let this happen to our child. How could I have been so careless? Catherine wait. No Vincent I could never hurt your child and I may lose the baby. I love this child, I need this child. If the baby survives I promise you can see him or her whenever you want. I will always love you and I wish you a happy life with Lisa. The baby will always remind me of the two and a half-precious years you shared your life and love with me. Catherine you don't understand, before he could continue she drifted off to sleep. Peter reexamined her and said to father this doesn't look good the bleeding had increased she will be having this baby. Vincent heard Peter and started to cry. Why? Why? Peter woke Catherine and told her she has to deliver the baby. Catherine with tears in her eyes said ok. The pain was terrible and Vincent was looking on and feeling all her hurt and pain. He wanted to share this with her. After several pushes she delivered a tiny baby boy. Peter and father looked at Catherine and Vincent than at the baby he stopped breathing. Catherine said no no no. Vincent ran to her Catherine listen to me, no Vincent, Catherine please listen. No Vincent please forgive me. How can you look at me after what I have done to our child? Catherine please. No Vincent leave me alone, please go away leave me alone, go back to Lisa and she turned her head away. Vincent felt all the pain and agony she was going through and asked if he could hold the baby. He took him to Catherine, please look at him? Catherine just look how beautiful he is just like you. She looked for the first and last time at their son. Catherine started crying again and turned away. Vincent carried his son to the big chair in his chamber held him close and cried. Than by some miracle the baby began to cry. Vincent could not believe it nor could Peter and father. They immediately examined the baby and he appears to be in good health. Wide-eyed and alert wanting to be fed. Vincent having bonded with his son brought him back. He took the baby over to Catherine who had been sleeping and asked her to wake up. She stirred gradually still lightly sedated and he showed her their son. She could not believe the sight she saw their baby crying to be fed. She looked at Vincent and asked how? He said Catherine I held our son and he came back to us. Father and Peter left to give them some privacy. Vincent gently unbuttoned her shirt, lowered her bra strap and laid the baby at Catherine's breast and he immediately began to feed. They both looked at the beautiful sight before them and cried. Catherine told him that if it wasn't for him they would not have their son and she will be forever grateful. She will remember what he did for her and their baby boy. She said he could go on with his life with Lisa knowing she will protect their child with her life. He took her hand in his and told her that he loves her, only her. He was never in love with Lisa he only loves her like family. He wants to spend his life with her and the baby maybe have a few more children. He needs no one else. She has brought him so much joy and happiness in the two and a half years they have known each other. He will be forever grateful to her for loving and giving him such a beautiful life. A life that he never dreamed possible until he found her. For years he was living only half a life until she entered his world. She is the other half of his soul and he needs her love to survive. He softly kisses her lips and told her that Lisa was saying goodbye in his chamber. Had she waited a few more minutes she would have understood. She said but Vincent I wrote you a letter while I was gone you never replied and than then I came back and saw the two of you what could I think? He said Lisa could very well have intercepted her letter, as he never received it. Catherine Lisa is gone now; I want to continue with our life and our dreams of truly being together. During their talk the baby drank his fill and fall asleep. Vincent gently removed the baby and he fell asleep. She asked him to help her sit up, still a little groggy, she wanted to see their son sleep. Vincent did better than that, he carefully lifted her in his strong arms and carried her to where the baby slept. He held her as they watched him. He is an extraordinarily beautiful child having Vincent's blond hair with slightly slanted piercing blue eyes and Catherine's beauty. That was six weeks ago, thinking back as they put their son to bed for the night. Little Jacob is doing wonderful he apparently has his father's strength and courage. After the experience with Lisa, Vincent asked Catherine to move Below with him so they could spend every day with each other and she did. He told her he would never ever treat her like that again and asked to be forgiven. Catherine loving him as she does she forgave him. Once their son fell asleep, Vincent approached Catherine from behind as she stood by his crib, wrapped her arms around her and kissed her neck. He softly nibbled her delicate ear and whispered that he needed to love to her to make everything complete. This would be their second time and she needed him as well. She turned around in his embrace on tiptoes wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed the cleft in his top lip.. He immediately lifted her in arms kissed her back and carried her to the bed. Six weeks have gone by and Catherine and Vincent could not be happier. During the day Vincent works in the tunnels and Catherine helps out with the housekeeping, washing, ironing along with the other tunnel woman. Their nights are spent loving. They cannot get enough of each other. No she does not miss her life Above at all. With Vincent's love and little Jacob her life is complete. Catherine had not been feeling herself for a few days now and decided to go see Peter. After her appointment she could not wait to tell Vincent that she was going to have another child. They had agreed a while back that they would like lots of children. When Vincent returned from work that evening she had fixed a very romantic dinner and asked Mary to keep Jacob for the night. Vincent told her that he is looking forward to the evening and asked what the special occasion was. She told him that after dinner they would discuss it. He told her he was going to the Chamber of Falls to clean up and would be back soon. Well Catherine decided she would join him. He had his back to her as she approached. She disregarded her clothes, silently entered the pool and grab Vincent from behind. The moment her soft body touched his back he turned around gathered her in his arms and planted a sloppy kiss on her forehead. She said is that all I get after not seeing me all day. He smiled slightly showing his canines that she loves so well and he kissed her hard. When he released her she said now that's a kiss and I love you so much. He told her he loves her more and more each day. Yes, he could not be happier and thanks god everyday for bringing Catherine into his life and making him complete. Sometimes he thinks back to those months ago when he almost lost her and their son over a misunderstanding and he will never let anything like that happen again. Seven months later Catherine just finished with Jacob's 8:00 am feeding and was sitting in Vincent's big chair watching their son sleep anticipating the birth of their new baby. Catherine smiles remembering the evening she told Vincent about the baby. After their interlude at the Chamber of Falls, they returned to their chamber and enjoyed a romantic dinner. When she told him that she was pregnant he gathered her in his strong embrace and told her he loved her with all his heart and couldn't wait to be a father again. Catherine rose from the chair to check on Jacob when her water broke. She tapped a message on the pipes and within minutes Vincent, father, Mary and Peter were there. Mary took Jacob to another chamber and father asked her to lie down. He examined her and said the baby will be born soon. When her contractions started Vincent shared her pain wanting to experience everything with her. He was wondering how much more she could take. After five hours of hard labor, she delivered their baby girl. She was a beautiful blonde-haired, gray green-eyed miracle taking after her lovely mother except for her tiny kitten like nose. Everyone looked at the beauty of their baby and cried. Father and Mary left so they could be alone. Vincent took a seat on the bed and watched as Catherine breast-fed their daughter for the first time. Jacob now eleven months old is starting to walk and getting into everything he can. He keeps Vincent and Catherine quite busy. Mary three and a half months is a lovely baby, getting even more beautiful as the days go by. Vincent had come home early and stopped at the beginning of their chamber looking at the wondrous sight before him. Catherine was holding Mary who was sound asleep and baby Jacob was sitting on her lap as she told them her and Vincent's love story. He knew Catherine read to the children everyday but this was the first time he actually heard her tell their story. Even hearing it from Catherine's lip still amazes him that two people could share a Bond, a connection a love as strong as theirs. Father told him a long time ago what he and Catherine share is so rare it will never exist again and feels that god made them for each other. When little Jacob fell asleep during Catherine's story Vincent entered the chamber kissed him on the cheek and took him to bed. Catherine took baby Mary to her crib after Vincent gave his baby girl a kiss. Once the children were settled Vincent took Catherine in his arms and gave her a kiss that took her breath away and she asked him to love to her . Having been at work all day he wanted to get cleaned up first. She told him she could not wait that long and started to remove his clothes.. Noticing the dirt on his hands, he said let me clean up first. She said Vincent by now you should know what is yours is mine no matter what. Well at least let me get out of my clothes. She playfully pinched his arms and said what do you think I have been trying to get you to do. He looked at her smiled and said what am I going to do with you and carried her to the bed.. When they were done, they checked on the babies and went to the bathing pool to wash up. As they tenderly washed each other Vincent gently put is arms around her tiny waist pulling her close against him and asked what she though about giving his another child. She told him that she would be the happiest woman in the world if she did, He said good because during their earlier lovemaking he had gotten her with child. She smiled up at him, wrapped her arms around his neck planted a wet kiss on his lips and said I love you. He looked down into her eyes wet with unshed tears of happiness and told her he loved her back. Catherine now seven months into her pregnancy is within Vincent's embrace in their chamber. He is gently rubbing her belly heavy with their child. They had just made wondrous love and were content just being close. Vincent took Catherine' chin and lifted her eyes to meet his. He looked troubled and Catherine asked why? He told her that she has given up everything to be with him. Her job, her friends and the world Above. She risked her life to bring him back from the darkness. She seems happy and content but is it enough for her? She told him his love and being able to share his life with him is all she could ask for. He has doubted her love before now he doubts her happiness. Vincent it has been four years for us have I ever given you the impression of being unhappy. He said no. Than why question it? You are my world you have given me so much love, happiness, the children and I would do it all over again. I do not need anything more. This was our dream and it is finally true. We took risks along the way but I feel those risks brought us closer together. I love you, I need you, and I cannot live without you. I want only you and to share you beautiful world. Can you understand that Vincent stop doubting my love and happiness? It's strong and will only get stronger. He looked at her eyes watering with tears and kissed them away. He told her he loved her with all that he is but there is one thing that will make everything complete. She looked at him questioningly. He took her tiny hands within his large ones, kissed her lips and asked her to become his wife. Her unshed tears than ran down her face when she answered yes, she would be honored to be his wife. They decided to get married within three months after the new baby was born (Catherine did not want to waddle down the aisle) and they sealed their decision by making passionate love. During the months before the wedding the entire community was in an uproar. Vincent and Catherine were finally getting married. They have looked forward to this day since Catherine moved Below. Catherine had been thinking long and hard during these months and decided she would give Vincent something he always wanted but could never have the sunshine. She used her savings and the trust left by her father and purchased a six-bedroom cottage in the mountains. With Vincent's brother Devin's help they can spend some time in the country enjoying the sunshine. Their home will always be Below. Six weeks before the wedding and after twelve hours of labor Catherine and Vincent welcomed their son Charles names after Catherine's father. He was a beautiful baby with Vincent's' blue eyes and Catherine hair coloring and looks. The day of the wedding arrived Vincent was the typical nervous bridegroom and Catherine was the equally nervous bride. As she came down the aisle in her lovely ivory gown Vincent could not keep his eyes off her. He was very handsome in his dress clothes and Catherine could not take her eyes off of him. They said their vows loud and clearly for everyone to hear. When they were pronounced husband and wife Vincent lifted Catherine off the ground and kissed his bride. The tunnel community cheered. The reception went well, all the tunnel dwellers were having a good time while the bride and groom had eyes only for each other. As the evening worn on the babies were getting sleepy and Mary out then to bed. She told Catherine and Vincent to enjoy themselves she will take care of the children. They thanked her and continued dancing. Catherine asked Vincent to come with her to their mirror pool there was something she wanted to tell him. They slipped from the party holding hands and made their journey. When they arrived Vincent took a seat on a rock and pulled Catherine between his legs asking what she wanted to tell him as he gives her numerous kisses waiting for her answer. Catherine said Vincent I know there was a wish that you always had since you were little, and as I have the means to grant that wish I did so. Ok Catherine your being mysterious. Vincent I have purchased a small cottage in the mountains where we can go to enjoy the outside and the sunshine. I have made arrangements with Devin so that we can go there during the night. This is my wedding present to you and we will be spending our honeymoon there. Vincent I believe I just gave myself the present as well. I get to enjoy you all to myself for a week. So Mr. wells what do you say? With tears in his eyes he said Mrs. Wells I love you with all my heart and you never cease to amaze me. Just when I could not be happier you turn around and surprise me again. He pulls her against his hard body nips her delicate ear and whispers that he is a little eager to start their honeymoon so let's find Devin. Later that evening Devin got them safely to the secluded cottage in the mountains and would return for them in a week. Mary is taking care of the children Below and they are finally by themselves. After Vincent carried her over the threshold, they looked around their cottage and could not believe he sight that befell them. There was furniture in the living room a beautiful fireplace and a stereo playing soft romantic music. The room was surrounded by red and white roses a symbol of their love. Vincent out his arms around Catherine �s waist and she rested her head on his chest as they admired the scene before them, Devin must have been very busy getting things together for their honeymoon. The must remember to thank him when he turned. Catherine turned around in Vincent�s arms looking up at his blue eyes and said I love you Mr. Wells. He looked down into her gray green eyes kissed her lips and said I love you Mrs. Wells. With their love showing in their eyes Catherine told Vincent she wanted to freshen up for him and lightly kissed his lips before she turned to leave. Vincent caught her before she left embraced her and kissed her lips telling her to hurry back he misses her already. She gave him a beautiful smile and left. While she was gone Vincent started a fire to ward off the slight evening chill and waited for her return. When she did she took his breath away she was wearing a red lace teddy and a tiny pair of red high heel slippers. Red was always a good color on her. She approached him seductively and asked him what did he think of her outfit. Catching his breath and drawing her close he told her she was breathtakingly beautiful and glad that she belonged to him. She said Thank you and was enclosed within his warmth. She slightly backed up and asked him if he would like to get comfortable as well. Not wanting to let her go or take his eyes off her he slowly left the room. Catherine poured them both a glass of champagne compliments of Devin no doubt.. When he returned he was wearing a knee length robe and a smile. He accepted the glass of champagne she offered sat on the couch by the fireplace and pulled her on his lap. He held her close to him lightly smoothing her hair as she caresses his chest through his robe as the enjoyed the fire and the music. They stayed this way for about an hour letting their feelings and emotions go through their Bond. Vincent broke the moment and asked if he could make love to his beautiful an sexy wife for the first time.? Catherine said that was nice and she would love her equally if not even sexier husband to have his way with her. When they entered the bedroom red and white roses were there as well. They reached the bed exotically covered with rose petals and laid down. Vincent slowly removed her outfit and loved and cherished his new bride�s all night long. Vincent was the first to awaken and looked at Catherine snuggled against him. Her hair cascading about her pillow and her beautiful face looking like that of a child in her sleep made his heart swell up with love for her. He still cannot believe this lovely woman is now his wife. Vincent had no hopes or dreams of a normal life being as he was until four years ago the night he found Catherine and she changed his life forever,. She must have felt Vincent watching her. She woke up, purred like a kitten as she stretched and told him that he could not have made her feel more loved and cherished than he did last night. He said Catherine my love you can plan on being loved and cherished every night and every day for the rest of your life and that�s a promise. She moved her body closer to his wrapped her arms around his neck saying let�s make love. Vincent smiled captured her lips within his, pulled the covers over their heads and they didn�t come out for air until two hours later. Vincent and Catherine spent their first day in the sunshine swimming in their private lake. They stayed outdoors from morning to night letting the sun warm their bodes. Catherine could not get over how fascinated he was with the sun and the colors around them and was happy that she was then one who gave him the wish he had had since he was a child. After they spent most of the morning loving, Vincent drifted off to sleep in the sunshine. Catherine looks at his face and can picture him as a child wishing for things he could never have, Than looks further down his body and sees that he is not a child but a very beautiful man. With a physique any male would envy. To think he though his body would offend her just the opposite as she looks at him and he�s all hers t. He must have felt her looking at him and opened his blue eyes. He asked what she was doing and she said she was admiring her gorgeous husband and was glad he belonged to her. He lightly brushed a strand of hair from her face and brought her to his lips for a kiss. Rising on his elbow he told her that she is the most beautiful woman in the world and was glad he had won he heart. She has had other men in her life one in particular Elliot Burch who was a very rich guy. He really loved her and could offer her the world. But she did not need all he offered she only needed Vincent's love and to share his life Below. All the money and power in the world could not make her as happy as she is knowing Vincent loves he with all that he is. Growing up she tried to be the perfect daughter, she traveled all over the world, and in college she strived to be the top in her class. Once she graduated she had to be Catherine Chandler attorney�s office, daughter of prominent lawyer Charles Chandler, at work she struggled to be the top DA assistant to prove herself to her boss Joe. Four years ago her life was changed in a single night when she was rescued and cared for by Vincent. He helped her see the things that were really important in life and brought out the best in her. The Bond, the connection they share is something no one understands and probably never will. With their Bond they experience everything as one. Vincent knows what she�s feeling when she is feeling it and can feel it with her. That�s what makes their love so special he can feel her desire as she does and it makes their coming together beyond description.. Just thinking about this made Catherine need his love. Passion spent. Catherine�s in Vincent�s embrace and unconsciously soothes her belly. Vincent noticed this and drew her attention to what she was doing. She said she was silently wishing that he had gotten her with child. She loves the feeling of his children growing inside her and each child is a miracle created by the deep love they share. Vincent gently turned her face towards him and looked into her lovely gray green eyes, softly places his hand on her belly and tells her on the first day of their honeymoon he had gotten her with child. With tears in her eyes she said Thank you for another miracle, I love you Vincent and I love you Catherine. The End |
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