"Hope you all liked the African salad?"Nicole asked with a smile, her eyes scanning every one seated at the dinning table.
Sofia was the first to reply. "Ofcourse I did. You know when you mentioned African salad, I had imagined I'll see cabbages and all but wow. This was amazing"
Nicole laughed and her eyes darted to Aurora.
"Sofia is right. I loved it"Raphael sighed and stood up with a chuckle. "Hunny I loved it to be honest. I have to start going now ok. See you soon baby"
He gave her a short kiss on the lips before dashing out of the living room."Leila you should have tasted it you know? You definitely would have liked it"Sofia called out to Leila who sat on one of the sofa's.
She had come with Raphael.Leila huffed within her and passed a farcade smile at Nicole. "I am sure it tasted exquisite but I'm not into African cuisine"
RAPHAEL I drove speedily on the highway like I had a second life, hands furiously manoeuvring the steering wheel of my car and honking at cars I felt were blocking my path. My heart was pounding so fast as I drove. My heart, my mind, my entire body; they were no longer in sync. It felt like my entire body was dying.Nicole's anguish and painful scream was still resounding in my ears. My entire world suddenly felt so bleak and dark. If anything happened to Nicole...God! I didn't just want to think of what would happen to me."Fuck it! Get the fuck out of the way!"I yelled in bitter rage at a car in front of me. I noticed the stares I got from other drivers on the road, some were probably cursing me but I could care less about their reactions. I needed to get to Viale Regina Elina. I needed to get to Nicole
RAPHAEL "Chest compressions now!" I heard the doctor command in a haste. They were all restless, doing their best to save Nicole. I almost forgot to breathe as I stared at was what going on. It felt like air had been sucked from my lungs. I cried more, my heart piercing into multiple pieces. I had never been this scared before in my life. The thought of not ever seeing life in those beautiful dark brown eyes got me quivering.This was the most painful experience I had ever gone through. Pain was an understatement of what I was going through. It felt like I was dying.My sanity was slipping out of me and my heart beat was increasing at a rapid pace. I watched a nurse place a resuscitator and mask on her face.The doctor instantly cut open her shirt and placed the defibrillator pads on her chest. The mac
Her hands tried moving across the satin white sheets of the hospital bed but it proved abortive. Every move from her partially numb fingers were been restricted by a severe pain that flowed through her battered body."Raph I'm scared. The car. I don't want to die please" Those words, like a dying cry, echoed through her mind followed by a vociferous crash which immedately made Nicole instantly feel a jolt like electricity pass through her body, shaking her entire being. In a flash, she flew her eyes open only to be welcomed by a bright light. The searing bright light felt like a hot steel on her skin. It was awfully painful yet hospitable. It took a moment for her blurry visison to adjust to the oddly white hospital ward. White ceiling, white walls, white bed, everything was white. Her breathing was painful with each rise and fall of her chest. It felt
Leila was tongue-tied. Why was he asking her that? Her heart sank and panic rooted itself in her.Raphael observed her and wondered why she suddenly looked shocked like she had seen a ghost. Leila was quick to suppress her thrown aback state and cleared her throat to speak. "I have no idea Raphael. Why would you ask that? Are you suspecting me?"She knew Raphael was smart and sharp. He was also shrewd. Any hint of panic in her face would give her away so she masked her frightened state and quickly put on a smile.Raphael shook his head at her. "Look everybody is a suspect Leila. Some one tried to fucking kill my wife. It wasn't an accident. Somebody out there is after my wife's life""And you think it's me? Didn't you mention some weeks back that you recieved a threatening letter from Ivan and he promised to harm Nicole so...""It's not Ivan"Raphael
NICOLE My accident really hit me like lightening bolt. From going to the boutique to getting a major car crash and the next thing that fell upon my eyes was this hospital ward which had more or less become my temporary abode. It was a very scary experience. I had never been so scared like that in my life. I thought I was going to die noticing how the car kept on accelerating in speed and my inability to control it. I could only imagine how terror-struck Raphael would have been. He stayed with me all through the day of the accident and held on to my hand.My stay in this hospital was gradually climbing to two weeks and Raphael never left me. He made my ward his second home. I watched him abandon all work activities for my sake. I felt really bad because I knew it meant his work would be compiling and once I was discharged, he would have a lot on his plate
Raphael had his hand encircled around Nicole's waist as he supported a limping Nicole in her steps. They were heading to the other victim's ward. Nicole stopped walking for a brief moment and sighed. She felt she needed the short walk break.Raphael caressed her waist as if telling her she will be fine. She understood his touch and smiled at him."Why don't you just let me carry you Nicole?"Raphael asked once they began walking again.Nicole shook her head. "I need to exercise my legs by walking""If we keep walking at this rate we will reach the other victim's ward by sunset and before we get downstairs it will be midnight"Nicole tried to hold in her laughter at Raphael's reply. Raphael sighed and in one scoop, he picked her up bridal style.Nicole had her lips parted and encircled her arm around his neck as he began walking.
NICOLE It's been three weeks since I got back from the hospital. Everything was going smooth, Raphael still worked late but at least I did get to see him every morning though I rarely saw him at night. He would work late at night and come back sometimes five in the morning. It was a cycle for him. I truly wondered how he was keeping up with the torturous routine. I just hope he wouldn't get insomnia as a result of his over working attitude.I knew being in the mafia was a hell of work but I felt Raphael was just being a workaholic.Like the man needs a fucking break!I suddenly started missing the period I was admitted to the hospital. Atleast I knew Raphael got enough sleep and rest. It was just both of us in our own world. Just like normal couples. A shaky sigh escaped my parted lips as I reminisced about t
Nicole filled the entire room with her moans as Raphael's expert tongue feasted on her hardened nipples.Her fingers fisted into his scalp and held on to his nape as he lavished her engorged breasts."R-raph more please"she pleaded in an airily breath.Her hands slipped past his neck to his pants, sensually rubbing on his budging, rock hard dick.Raphael let out a low, guttural groan and trailed his lips to her neck. He swept her neck with his tongue before giving her soft bites. Nicole squirmed on the bed and moaned even more.Raphael raised his head up and locked his lips with hers. Time stopped in an instant for Nicole with Raphael's tongue moving so sensually inside her. She completely surrendered herself to his burning, fervent and possessive kiss. His fingers explored her skin with a mind of its own. Hands reaching for her a