Chapter 15 Homecoming
Gaby P.O.V.
Drake and I were lying there naked in bed of his private cabin. We were still in the plane on our way back home. I was resting my head on his bare chest listening to his heartbeat while he caressed my side where my new tattoo was.
“So when did you get all this ink done?” He asked.
“Three months ago. Got the belly button piercing a couple weeks after.” I said
“Why?” he asked
“I guess… I just wanted to lessen my pain by bringing on more pain and making something beautiful from it. You know one pain lessening another type of thing.”
“Why didn’t you go work as a florist or a mechanic? Why go back to fighting?”
“Well I was living off the grid. I had to provide references for those two job areas. Fighting was easier and I it gave me an outlet for my emotions. I would workout for five hours straight at home. I tried everything to numb myself and make time go by faster.” I heard him sigh.
“And that’s why you took to smoking pot and drinking a lot.” I could hear the sadness and disappointment in his tone. I nod and he shakes his head in disapproval.
“I was heartbroken Drake, it hurt so much and I couldn’t stop thinking about you. I kept imagining you with that woman living that happily ever after that I thought was meant for us. I really never stopped loving you and it was killing me.” I teared up again remembering the pain. “I thought that I was just not worthy of a man’s love, after dad and you… I was just broken beyond repair and my isolation was my penance.” I began to sob; tear drops landing on his bare chest.
“Honey, I never stopped loving you or stopped thinking about you. I would have never stopped looking for you. You definitely made it very difficult to find you for sure. But I would have gone to the ends of the Earth to look for you. You’re the only one for me.” I felt him kiss the top of my head. I smiled knowing that this is where I was meant to be.
“How’s Trina, John and Nina?” I changed the subject. I just wanted to put everything behind us now and enjoy the now.
“They missed you. I was keeping in touch with Trina trying to find out where you had gone. I knew that you would not sever that connection. They are mad at you for not explaining yourself. They even tried to look for you. Last anyone heard from you were in Vancouver. I had a feeling you would not stay in the states.”
“They must hate me right now.” I hide my head in his side as if trying to hide from the guilt I was feeling.
“They can never hate you, once you explain to them, they would gladly take you back with open arms. Plus, they know that you kept them financially stable. The monthly money transfers were our only clue. But even those lawyers you hired were exceedingly difficult to get information from.” I felt his chest rumble as he let out a chuckle. “I must say I am extremely impressed you were able to hide yourself so well. Remind me to never piss you off again.” He cupped my face and leaned in for a kiss. I inched myself towards his sliding my naked body against his. Our skin on skin contact coupled with our gentle kissing made my body heat up. I was craving more of him and I can tell he had the same feeling. Our kissing became more feverish as he reached both his hands to grab my ass and squeezing it hard. I moan in his mouth and he inhales it. He then flips us over, him on top of me kissing along my jaw line. He sucked and licked down my neck towards me Chest. Taking one boob and sucking in his mouth with rubbing his fingers on my other n****e. I felt my core pulse and moisten with every movement he did.
“God I missed you so much Honey… please don’t ever leave me again.” I hear him beg as he continues to suck and kiss my breasts.
“I never will, I love you Drake.” I mumble. I feel him running his free hand down my stomach to my entrance. He rubs my c**t and I arch my back from the intense pleasure. He then kisses and lick down my chest and stomach and finally brings his head in between my legs. I feel two fingers enter me. He dips his head and sucks on my c**t. I was turning into putty in his hands. I feel all the pleasure building up in my stomach as he thrust his fingers harder and sucks a light rougher. I climax hard and squirt my juices all over his face. He leans up licking his lips and wiping his face.
“Just as sweet as I remember.” He smiles and crawls his way back over me and gives me a taste of myself. He nestles himself nicely in between my legs as I feel his hard member grazing my wet entrance.
“I love you my sweet, Beautiful Gaby.” He says in between kisses. I suddenly feel him fully enter me with one thrust making a load moan escape me.
“My Gaby.” He thrust into me hard, faster, deeper.
“Yes, I am all yours” I scratch and grab all along his back taking in all of him. I felt myself build up with all the pleasure he was giving me again. I missed him. I missed the feeling he elicited in me. All the tingles, warmth, tastes, and smells. I missed all of him. I felt him getting harder as we were both about to reach our climax. He kisses me passionately again and pinches one of my n*****s and I climax hard. Seconds later I feel him drenching my walls with his seed. He thrust slowly letting stream after stream coat my walls until he collapses. He pulls out and lays next to me bring me back into his arms as we cuddle again trying to catch our breath. He stokes my side and kisses the top of my head.
“I love you Gaby.” He says, his tone had a hint of sadness.
“I love you too Drake, and don’t worry I am not going anywhere. Just please don’t hurt me again. I know its not your fault this time, but in the future…” He cuts me off.
“Honey I will never hurt you, I love you and need you too much to ever think about hurting you.” We stay in comfortable silence enjoying this moment.
“We should probably get showered and dressed soon. We will be home in about an hour.” He says as he glances over at the clock on the wall.
We take a long heated shower together before we get dressed and join the others in the main cabin.
“Finally… you two come out for air, thought I would have to send a search party or something.” Jacob says. We take a seat across from him. We were sitting in a booth like area with a table while the rest of the men were seated in the normal plan seating. The pilot announces our decent and we all go to put our seatbelts on. Drake took the liberty of fastening mine despite my protest.
We land at a private air strip and make our way out the plane. I see a parade of SUV parked right in front. Drake takes my hand and escorts me into one of the SUV. The rest of the men pile into their cars and we make our way back home.
We get to the house and Drake helps me out of the car. We walk in and I am immediately engulfed in a hug my Maria and Henry. I guess I was missed. Drake tells me to settle in while he went to his study to conduct some business. I decided now was a good a time as any to call my friends. I sat in the informal living room and started to make the call when I heard footsteps rushing into the room. I look up and was shocked by the sight in front of me.
“You have a lot of explaining to do miss.” John said as he, Trina, and Nina stood there with their arms folded in front of their chest.
“I know guys, I know apologizing is not enough for what I put you through.” I look down and feel the guilt take over.
“Well then spill” Trina said. They all took a seat in the living room While I began to explain the whole situation. I started with the pictures that were sent to me and ended with how Drake found me. I even explained how I was making money and sending it to them. I then told them all the secrets I had from my past and told them who Drake really was. I told them about Santos and his involvement. By the time I was done I could see their shocked expressions. I was beginning to feel guilty hoping that the world can swallow me whole now. I really wanted my friends to forgive me, I would hate to lose them. After what seemed like hours, they finally move to speak.
“I kinda get it.” Trina says first.
“This is a lot Gaby!!” Nina states
“Honestly I don’t know what I would have done in your shoes…but I can’t believe all the lies you told.” John said.
I begin to cry, “I know, and I feel so guilty hiding all this from you. You three have been nothing but my greatest support, my best friends, and my family. I should have told you sooner. But I was afraid of what you might think of me.” I sigh and look down to the floor.
“So is the flower shop a legitimate business?” Trina asks.
“Yes, I had saved enough money from my previous fights and working as a free-lance florist to buy my shop. Which I was hoping to hand it over to you three to manage. With all the s**t that is going on I was planning on raising everyone’s salary, and Trina I was hoping to sign partial ownership to you.” I pause and take a deep breath. “I love Drake with all my heart, and I will never leave him again like that. I should have let him explain. But before I left, I was planning on Trina taking over my position and I would come in as support every now and then. I have chosen this life of danger. It is my burden to bear. I just want to keep you three safe. Your three are all I have left besides Drake. I know I am safe by his side. But I need to protect you three. I love you guys and I would never let anything happen to you. I just ask that you forgive me for being a shitty friend this last half of the year.” I take a deep breath again and let my tears fall without looking at them.
I feel a dip next to me on the couch and a small hand rub circles on my back.
“I forgive you Gaby.” Trina says trying to give me comfort. Nina follows and sits on the couch arm squeezing my shoulder.
“Gaby I am so sorry all this is happening to you and I forgive you too. I will ever stop being your friend.” Nina says. I look up at them and see John come over and kneel in front of me.
“O Gaby sweetie. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we will never leave you. You are truly a remarkable woman and I am honored to be your friend. You are loving and so giving.” John begins to say before Trina cuts him off.
“And Gaby, we will help with whatever you need. We will love you and be the family that you deserve. I love you Best Friend. And I am honored that you would go to great lengths for us.” Trina says with a single tear rolling down her cheek.
“You guys are the best and I don’t deserve such great friends.” I state as we all pull in for a group hug. I felt so much love and comfort in their embrace.
“So is it official!... when do we get our raises?” John says as we break from our hug. I bring both my hand to wipe the tears from my face.
“I just need to make a call first thing Monday and it will hopefully take into effect on the next pay cycle.” I say
“Yay!! Goody!!” Nina and John say clapping their hands. I was so glade that they not only forgave me but accepted me, all of me.
Its already super late at night and my friends finally say their goodbyes. I was going to see them on Wednesday at the shop. I wave at them as they all drive off the property. I suddenly feel a pair of strong arm wrap around my waist from behind, and hot breath along my neck.
“So did they forgive you?” Drake whispered into my ear. I take my hand and reach to his face to gently cress it.
“Yes, they did. You were right. They forgave me and accepted all of me. The good and the bad. And they are well aware of what is going on, so they know to be vigilant to.” I say.
“You are very much-loved Gaby; you are good inside and out.” Drake begins to say and start placing delicate butterfly kisses along my neck. “Let me show you how loved you are.” He quickly turns me to face him then grabs my ass and hoists me up. I naturally wrap my legs around his waist and bring my arms around his neck. He leans in and kisses me passionately and makes his way into the house to our room without breaking the kiss. Once in the room he kicks the door closed and bring me to the bed gently laying me down onto it. He kisses me along my jaw and down my neck reaching one hand under my shirt. He grabs the hem and lifts my shirt off. He lifts his head up to look at my face.
“I’m sorry Drake…” I begin to say as my eyes being to water.
“Don’t be my love. We are here now.” He gently cresses my face with his free hand and gently kisses me on the lips. “I love you Gaby.” He says it with so much emotion that I could not help but let my tears spill out.
“I love you too Drake.” That night we made passionate love, all night until the morning came.