Chapter 199
Rachel
When I got home from the therapist, I was emotionally drained, I made myself a cup of coffee and some crackers and sat in front of the TV. I put Traitors on because I was a few episodes behind I was rooting for Ekin-Su from Love Island and Peter from The Bachelor. I watch one episode and must have drifted off on the coach. Massimo woke me up very gently probable afraid I’ll freak out again. “Sweetheart” he said softly running his fingers through my hair. “Mmmm” I woke up he gave me a quick kiss. “How was your day? He asked “Better than I thought.” “That’s music to my ears.” “And yours?” “I sorted a few things out that was a problem, so overall I’ll say it was a good day. I made us reservations at a restaurant for tonight.” “Oh” “What’s wrong sweetheart?” “I wanted to talk to you about my therapy session.” “We can talk at the restaurant Bella, no one will hear us.” “Okay Massimo if you sure.” “Positive.” “How fancy is the restaurant?” “You can dress in whatever you want Bella.” I decided to dress as sexy as I could in this weather for the conversation, we going to have I should definitely wear something sexy. I decided on a red pants suit but with nothing underneath the jacket, hopefully it was warm inside the restaurant. I did a good job with my make up you could hardly see the bruises. I paired my Louis Vuitton handbag and shoes with my pant suit and my Tiffany’s necklace Massimo bought me in Paris. I took a last look at myself in the mirror and if I may say so myself, I think I look hot and sexy. Massimo was already finished when I walked into the lounge. He must have heard my heels because he turned around and just stared at me. I walked closer to him. “Fuck Bella you look amazing.” I did a little twirl “Thank you love.” I walked closer to him. “I need to kiss you sweetheart.” “Please do” He pulled me closer to him and kissed me, he forced my mouth open and made love to my mouth that was the only way to describe it. If he wasn’t holding me, I would have been a puddle on the floor and I’m sure my pussy was wet. He pulled away. “Wow” was all I could say. “Indeed. Let’s go before I want to do more.” Obviously he wasn’t put off by the fact that I was raped which was another concern of mine but I didn’t tell the therapist that. Massimo took my hand and lead me out into the lift he looked at me from head to toe he couldn’t keep his eyes of me. “Sweetheart I really hope what we need to talk about don’t need my attention, because you in that outfit just fried my brain.” I gave him a playful slap on the chest “Stop it Massimo.” “Just telling you the truth.” “Thank you love.” We got in the SUV and Luca drove us to the restaurant. Massimo said the restaurant was in Madison Square Park. When we arrived Massimo told Marco he’ll get my door. ‘That was new’ I thought. Massimo got my door and we walked into the restaurant. The restaurant had a nice cosy feeling, everything felt warm inside from the warm wood of the chairs and tables, I like the place before we even ordered our food. We got a table that was in the back and private. Massimo like his privacy and I guess everyone knows it. This will also help with what I have to talk to him about. We sat and the waiter brought over the menus. Massimo ordered me a mock tail and a red wine for him. “I love this place it’s so cosy.” “I thought you’ll like it Bella.” “Good choice Massimo.” “You haven’t even tasted the food yet.” “I know you Massimo you won’t go to a place if the food wasn’t good especially not a Italian restaurant.” “That’s true.” The waiter came back with our drinks “Can I order for us Bella?” “Yes, off course.” “Can we get the Charred Caesar, Potatoes “Alla Brace and the Ribeye for two, medium rare.” “That all sounds delicious Massimo.” We took our glasses and Massimo said “Saluti to a quieter time and healthy babies.” “Saluti.” We both took a sip. My mock tail was sweet and delicious. “Mmmm” “You like?” “Yes, I like.” “Know tell me Bella how was the therapy?” “Much better than expected, she actually listened to me and didn’t interrupt me or bombarded me with questions.” “I’m happy to hear that. Will you go back?” “Yes, I already have an appointment for next week. I felt silly because I asked Marco to go in with me.” “That’s not silly sweetheart, if Marco makes you feel safe then there was nothing to worry about.” “It was good I took him with me, I’m used to checking in with the receptionist. Here you need to press a button for the therapist to know you’re even there. If Marco wasn’t with me, I wouldn’t have known what to do.” “Then it’s good he went with you. What else do you need to talk to me about?” “Our intimacy Massimo. I really need it but I’m also afraid of it.” “You tell me what you need sweetheart and I’ll help you. I’m really in no rush. I want to give you all the time you need.” “I appreciate that Massimo, but my problem is I really need our intimacy I feel empty without it.” “What does your therapist suggest?” “She suggests we try, obviously we can’t have sex, sex because of the bruises and soreness, but we can try kissing, hugging, you touching me everywhere so we can see where my trigger points are. And then working through those trigger points.” “If that is what you need sweetheart then I’m game for anything.” “You sure?” “Off course Bella why shouldn’t I be?” “We just past that stage now we need to start from the beginning again.” “Bella don’t look at it that way. Think about it like we are exploring each other again.” “I’m trying Massimo, but I’m pregnant with your children I shouldn’t be afraid of intimacy with you.” “Bella look at me.” I lift my eyes and looked at him. “Something unspeakable happened to you, I’m more than happy to wait until you are ready. I will never leave you Bella neither will I look for it with someone else. You are my wife and I’ll be faithful to you till the day I die. You really don’t need to worry about me.” “How did you know that was one of my fears, I haven’t even told the therapist that?” “I know you sweetheart, I know you inside and out.” “I love you Massimo Marchetti, more than I’ll ever be able to say.” “I love you too sweetheart and I’ll always be there for you and we can do as much or as little as you want. The ball is totally in your court.” “I really appreciate it love, but I really want to try tonight.” “I will never say no to you sweetheart, we can re-examine your boundaries tonight.” “I can’t wait.” And that was the God’s honest truth.