: : Summary : : This is right after Rick and Evelyn get married. The Honeymoon and after. Yes I�ve done this before, but I wanted to do a more in depth story here, and this one all they have done is kissed, and their marriage happened 2 months after The Mummy.
Note: I credit this one to ScullyMilagro
Outside the large Manor House, the rain pounded down, as it had for the past few days. Inside, in the back of the house, Evelyn sat in what used to be her fathers study cleaning books. Eventually she intended to make his study her work area for projects she brought home from the museum, and when the baby was born, she would work from there. Her pregnancy thus far had been easy, and now in what they thought was her fifth month, she was finally beginning to show. As she worked she sang a soft lullaby in Egyptian, one her mother sang to her when she woke up from bad dreams. It was there that Rick found her, and for a little bit he just watched her, wondering what she was singing.
�So this is where your dad did all of his planning?� he asked, as he walked into the small room. Startled, Evelyn jumped, then looked up from the book she had been dusting.
�I didn�t mean to sneak up on you like that,� Rick said as he sat beside her. Evie leaned into him, and he lifted her up settling her in front of him, then wrapped his arms around her resting his chin on top of her head.
�What were you singing?� he asked. Evelyn had not realized that Rick was there and was a little embarrassed.
�Just a song my mum sang to me when I would awaken from a nightmare,� she said leaning against him.
�What does it mean?� he asked curious. Not having had a formal education, or for that matter any education at all, Rick only knew one language well, English, and a little Egyptian from living there half his life, but that was all.
�I think the words speak of the night, and the stars,� she said, then got an idea.
�I was thinking that on our next trip to Egypt I could teach you some of the ancient language,� Evelyn said. Suddenly she felt him move away from her, then he knelt down in front of her, realizing that she intended for them to go back there.
�No,� he said shaking his head.
�No what?� she asked trying to play innocent. The Museum had interest in her going to Egypt to find the lost treasure of Ramseys, and she had accepted their offer without really thinking to ask Rick what he thought.
�I know you, I know that look in your eye,� Rick said waiting for her to come forth with what she was up to. Evie stood up and took the book she had dusted, placing it back on the shelf with all the other first addition books her father had collected.
�Honestly Rick, It�s just a small trip to Egypt. The Museum wants us to try and find the lost treasure of Ramseys,� she said, acting as if everything was perfectly normal. Now he was angry.
�SO you decided to wait and tell me, until there was no way you could back out of it. Well guess what, as long as your pregnant with my child I�m putting my foot down.� Evelyn had started to hum to herself ignoring her husbands little fit.
�I�m going to get some tea, would you like anything?� she asked as she walked toward the door.
�Well then you can go on your own,� Rick said, and pushed past her. He strode through the hall leading to the parlor, then down another hall which led to the front entry. As he was putting his jacket on, Evelyn walked in.
�Where are you going?� she asked, surprised by his sudden burst of anger.
�Out,� he replied, and without another word he walked out the door. Shaking her head in disbelief, Evelyn sighed, then walked back to the Parlor where Marie had just set down her tea.
�Is there anything else you need?� she asked. Evie shook her head settling on the couch, and picked up the china cup sipping its warm contents. Being married had many good aspects too it, like not having to be alone, but the one thing both of them seemed to be having difficulties with is communication on important things such as trips to Egypt. Knowing that after a drive, Rick would calm down, Evelyn didn�t let herself worry, and once finished with her tea, she returned to the study to finish up her task.
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It was a few hours later when Rick returned, and with the sun going down he half hoped Evie was in bed. He was still angry that she had agreed to take a trip without asking him how he felt, and at this moment didn�t really want to talk to her. After hanging his coat on the Hall tree, Rick walked to the parlor finding it empty. He sighed and plopped down in one of the chairs and shut his eyes, wishing that marriage could be all bliss. Having heard his car pull up in the driveway, Evelyn walked down stairs dressed for bed. Once she had finished in the study, she had felt bad for not telling him, and being pregnant had made her an emotional wreck, so she had spent the time he had been gone in their room crying. When she reached the bottom of the steps, she hesitated, then went to where he was seated.
�Rick I�m sorry I didn�t tell you. If you don�t want us to go, then I will cancel it,� she said. The hurt in her voice got his attention, and when he looked up at her, Rick realized she had been crying. He reached out and took her hand then pulled her, indicating for her to sit on his lap which she willingly did.
�We need to talk more don�t we?� he asked kissing the top of her head. Evelyn nodded, she had been thinking that since he left, and would do her best to talk things over with him, for now she was glad to be in his arms.
�When I have an opportunity to go to Egypt, I get so wrapped up in my excitement, that I forget there are two of us to consider,� she said. At that, Rick grinned and put his hand over her now slightly rounded belly.
�I think you forgot someone,� he said. Looking down where he had placed his hand, Evelyn also smiled, and placed her hand over his.
�I supposed I did,� she said. Both of them were still adjusting to the fact that in less than five months they would be responsible for another life, and to both that was still very unsettling. After a while of just sitting in silence, Rick spoke up.
�Look if you really want to go to Egypt I will come with you. I�m sorry a blew my top like that,� he said.
She turned to look at him.
�Are you sure?� When he nodded his head, she leaned in and kissed him.
�I love you,� she said.
�Care to show me how much?� he asked, needing to feel their bodies joined together in love. Since their wedding, and the first time he had made love to her, there was always that need, and the desire to be a part of her, and he guessed it would always remain that way. When she got off of his lap, she turned and held out her hand, and gently he wrapped his large strong hand around her soft small hand. Their journey up to their room was made in silence, and once the door was shut, Rick quickly removed all of his cloths while Evelyn disappeared in the bathroom. When he turned, and she came out his jaw dropped. She had removed the dress she had been wearing, and had on the Red silk nightgown he had gotten for her, the very one she said she would never wear. When he just stood there, Evelyn felt her cheeks get very warm, and looked down. Her blush made her all that more beautiful, and Rick didn�t wait long to go to her. Gently he tilted her head up to look at him, then took her lips in a gently kiss. This kiss was slow and searching, and Evelyn moaned as she felt his tongue enter her mouth. As he kissed her, Rick moved his hands down her sides, and pushed the nightgown up over her hips, letting his hands rub over the soft skin on her hips and thighs. When the kiss ended abruptly, Evelyn�s eyes opened, and she saw a look in his eyes, a mischievous look right before he began to nibbled the creamy skin on her neck.
�I think,� she started to say, then moaned loud as his lips and tongue traveled down her neck to the lining of the gown she wore. His touches were driving her mad, and she felt her knees going week. To keep herself standing, Evelyn wrapped her arms around him, and cried out when she felt his mouth cover here breast through the silky fabric of her gown.
�I need to lie down,� she managed. Gently Rick backed her up, and when she felt the edge of the bed touching her legs, Evelyn sat down, as Rick sank down on his knees.
�God I never get enough of you,� Rick said as he pulled away from her breasts. The silky fabric was wet, and the coolness of the air in the room mixed with the wetness caused her nipples to harden, something that did not go unnoticed by her husband. He reached out and cupped both breasts, rubbing his thumbs over her nipples. Deep within, Evelyn felt a tightening, and shook her head gasping out at the tingling sensation she felt both in her breast, and her center. Lingering a little longer at her breasts, both with his mouth and his hands, Rick�s own body began to respond to her. Needing more, he moved away from her, and helped her remove the gown, then pulled her to her feet and into his arms taking her lips in a hard kiss. Their teeth scraped together, and Rick bent down rubbing his swollen, sensitive Penis against the soft thatch of curls at her center.
�Oh Rick,� she cried, tossing her head back, exposing her neck to his mouth. Rick nibbled his way to her ear, and drew her lobe in his mouth sucking on it, then gave her a love bite before he moved away. Gently he turned her so that she faced away from him, and kissed the back of her neck.
�Lay down,� he whispered. Not sure what he had planned, but trusting him fully, Evelyn lay on her stomach, then felt his hands lifting her hips. For a few moments things were awkward, then she found herself on her hands and knees, and felt him move behind her, and let out a high pitched squeal of delight when she felt his fingers rubbing over her curls. His lips moved over the small of her back, and that in combination with the movement of his fingers within her, drove the breath out of Evelyn. Rick felt her tighten around his fingers, and eased them out.
�Rick don�t leave me,� she sobbed.
�I�m not,� he said, then with one quick thrust he was inside of her. For a couple of moments he remained still, letting her body adjust to his swollen hard flesh, then he began a steady rhythm of entering and leaving her body. To help support her, Rick wrapped one arm around Evelyn�s stomach, and placed the other arm and hand close to hers.
�Tell me if you are tired,� Rick said, kissing the back of her neck as he stroked lazily in and out of her. Her soft moans told him that she was enjoying the way in which they made love just as much as he was. A few moments more, he felt her arms trembling, and reached in front of them getting their pillows.
�Lean in,� he said. She did gasping as he sunk deeper into her. It wasn�t long before he felt her tighten around him, making his movements difficult, and also bringing him closer to completion.
�Evie Evie,� he moaned as she began to spasm around him. She pushed back, crying out in pleasure with each thrust. Rick stroked into her four more times then pushed in deep, spilling his seed within her, resting his head against her back, still holding her up. Moments later he eased her on her side, then lay next to her holding her against his chest.
�I�ve never felt that way,� she managed after a long while of catching her breath.
�How did you feel?� he asked nuzzling the back of her neck with his nose. She sighed.
�My whole body felt alive,� she said, trying to think of a way to put what she had felt in words. Before she had become his wife, Evelyn had never had trouble with words, but when she tried to describe her emotions, she found that difficult.
�Maybe we should do this more often,� he replied, for he had also felt very alive making love to her in that way. The rest was silence as both drifted into a peaceful sleep.
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A couple of days later, Evelyn and Rick boarded the ship to Egypt, which took a weeks time to get them there. They arrived early in the morning, which gave them time to get situated at the fort. Now while her husband had gone out to the market place for supplies, Evelyn looked over the maps she had of Thebes. Ramseys had hidden his treasure somewhere in that vacinity, and though they had a great deal of ground to cover, Evelyn was looking forward to doing what she was best at, being an Egyptologist. Hearing the door knob turn drew her out of her plans, and she hurried over, opening it for her husband.
�I think I have all we need,� he said as he settled the five satchels full of supplies on the bed.
�I would say so,� she replied.
�Did you make the arrangements with getting our camels?� she asked.
�All read to go,� he replied as he sat on the bed, then pulled her to sit on his lap.
�I was thinking while we were there, and if you wanted, I could help you translate the ancient launguage,� she said.
�I�m not sure I�ll be any good at it, but we can give it a go,� he replied as he kissed the top of her head. After a bit of cuddling, Evelyn returned to looking over the maps of Thebes, and Rick got to packing their things in the Rucksacks.
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Before this, trips on the backs of camels, had never bothered Evelyn, now in her fifth month of pregnancy, every movement of the camel made her blatter feel full. With frequent stops for her to relieve herself, the trip took three days, instead of the standard two. It was mid-day when they arrived, and while Rick set up camp, Evie got a fire going, and made lunch, which was rice and beans. Just as she was finishing, he walked over and she handed him the small pot of his lunch.
�So what is the game plan?� Rick asked as he took a few bites of the rice and beans.
�I want to start out by going into the Temple. Most of the time, the priests transcribed information about the state of the kingdom there, and we might find what we need without having to search blindly,� she replied as she took a sip of tea from the thermos. With lunch quickly over, the two of them got the Rucksack of supplies, like dust brushes, and what they needed to get into things, then headed for the temple. It was dark as they entered it, but after lighting a few of the wall torches, the darkness quickly slipped away. Having studied this particular structure from books of earlier Egyptologists, Evelyn knew where to find the transcriptions, and in an antient case she found papyrus rolls with early writings.
�Anything?� Rick asked as his wife spilled over the writing.
�Just about a battle which destroyed Thebes,� she said disappointed that they hadn�t found anything in writing. When she was finished she put the scrolls back in their place then started to look at the writings on the wall.
�So what is that your reading?� Rick asked looking at the Hieroglyphs Evelyn smiled and became the teacher for a bit.
�Well first you read from right to left. This says there was a final battle of Anubis warriors,� she said pointing to the picture of one.
�The city was destroyed, and no one ever rebuilt it,� she said dusting off a little more of the wall. They spent the next few hours reading the history of Thebes, and Rick was beginning to understand what the symbols stood for.
�I can see why they went to letters,� Rick said after a while.
�It was less time consuming,� Evie replied as they finished their tour of the Temple. Once back at camp Evelyn got out the maps she had brought with them and plotted out where they would start searching in the morning, while Rick made them dinner. As she sat, she felt a fluttering in her stomach and smiled. The baby was more active at night, and she hoped that maybe this time Rick would be able to feel the movements. With little effort she stood, and went over to him.
�Here,� she said placing his hand on the slight swell of her belly. For a moment as the times before Rick felt nothing, then he felt a flutter against the tip of his fingers.
�Oh my god,� he said utterly amazed. The movement of the baby made everything real, and all at once Rick felt joy and fear. The expression on his face caught Evies attention.
�I know,� she said settling beside him.
�I still can�t imagine what it�s going to be like with a baby all our own. Sometimes I still worry that it�s not...,� she looked away, and Rick moved the pot of stew he was cooking away from the fire then eased her against him.
�Evie I feel a part of this child, I think doc is right, that it is mine, and the likelihood that it�s one of those men is just not feasible,� he said. After they had dinner, they put out the fire then fell asleep ready for the next day of searching.
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It took almost two weeks, but their long hard work paid off, and when they returned to England it was not empty handed. Evelyn and Rick made headlines again with the local post, and with the Bembridge Sholars for the discovery of Ramseys treasures, something which did not go unnoticed by two men of Evelyn�s past.