The gleam in Nikki's eye was mischievous as she eyed Victor seductively. Watching the expression on his face change as she slid the dress off of her body. Taking a step backward into the pool, her voice invited him in behind her, wishing with everything that he would decide to join her.

Nikki allowed her mind to wander over the past weeks that she had spent away from Genoa City... and away from Victor. The time away had been good for her in a business sense, the product that she had secured for Jabot helping to establish her as a business woman. Personally it had not been as wonderful... the last meeting she had shared with Victor had stayed on her mind the entire time. It had shocked and delighted her that he had kissed her... and it had made her more and more determined to come back home...

Noting that Victor hadn't moved from his seat, she smiled to herself as she noted that he was staring at her intently, watching her closely as she moved through the water, beckoning him to join her."Earth to Victor..." she called to him again, hoping to catch his attention, and convince him to finally join her. Propping herself on the edge of the pool, eyebrows raising as he failed to answer her, Nikki decided to take matters into her own hands.

Victor's mind was wandering, his attention caught up in the mental images that had been conjured up at the site of Nikki's nude form. Those images made worse as he realized that she had been sitting across from him, dancing closely to him, the whole time minus underwear. Both images had him in a trance, oblivious to the voice calling his name.

It was the trace of fingers loosening his tie that drew him back to Earth. Making him all too aware of his surroundings. Swallowing hard against the lump that had risen in his throat, Victor opened his eyes, staring directly into the blue depths that twinkled before him. Speechless still as she pulled the silk material away from his shirt, tossing it over her shoulder. Moving behind him, she slid the confining jacket of his suit down the length of his shoulders, draping it over the back of his chair. Smiling as she noticed his breathing had become ragged and shallow, she allowed her hands to linger on his shoulders. Leaning down slightly, leveling her lips to his ear Nikki watched for his reaction as she spoke... "In case you couldn't tell... I missed you too Victor." The whispered words voiced what she had hoped he could tell... that she had indeed missed him... in more ways that he could know.

As he reopened his eyes again, he realized she had moved away from him. Aware of the effects she had on his body, he attempted to steady his breathing, not wanting to lose control. The splash of water from the pool caught his attention as he noticed she had once again propped herself on the edge of the pool staring at him. Waiting for him to finally make his own move and join her. Rising to the occasion, Victor trained is eyes upon her as he shed the remaining items of clothing, leaving them in a heap on the cool concrete as he dove into the pool.

Warm water surrounded his body as he resurfaced. Moving a hand to brush the stray hair that had clouded Nikki's face, he leaned himself against the wall, careful not to take his eyes off the sight of her. An involuntary shiver motioned through her body as Victor's fingers made contact with her skin. Steadying herself, she glanced up at him.

"It's nice isn't it?" the words, a feeble attempt at conversation were barely audible as she trailed off. Caught up in the site of a man she had always found incredibly sexy, fighting the urge to seduce him where he stood. If anything was going to happen tonight, Victor would have to prove that he wanted it.

"Yes..." Victor's voice was husky as gazed into her eyes. " Very nice." he trailed off as he relaxed against the wall, allowing the warmth to massage his body.

Nikki's smile widened as she spoke " Why do I get the feeling that we're not talking about the same things?" a hint of mischief sparking her voice as she took a tentative step closer to him.

Victor's own voice seemed happier than it had in the entire length of her absence, his eyes dancing as he spoke. "That's probably because we aren't... You really are a very beautiful woman."

The sincerity of his compliment sent a shiver along Nikki's skin. A simple "Thank You" were the only words that were willing to form in her mind. Victor's presence had her in a trance. Tentatively she stepped closer to him, her fingers tracing a line along the muscles of his upper body. Moving to stand before him, her legs brushing his beneath the water as she rested her palms against Victor's chest.

Victor's voice was husky with desire as he moaned at the contact of her skin upon his. His body took on a mind of it's own as his hands circled her waist, pulling her towards his body. Nikki was breathless as she felt the warmth of his hands on the skin of her stomach, and watched as his face drew closer to hers.

It was with tenderness that their lips met for the first time. Almost shy of each other as they began to reacquaint themselves with the feel of each other. Their kisses grew in passion as Victor's hands trailed the curves of Nikki's back, resting along the indentation at the small before moving lower. The friction of her skin against his, her thigh moving seductively to wrap around him, pulling her body flush with his.

Victor's breath warmed her skin, as his lips trailed the curve of her neck. The tickle of his mustache eliciting a giggle from Nikki that he hadn't heard in ages. A gasp soon followed as his lips encircled the nipple of first one breast, then the other. He felt the tips of her fingernails brush against his skin, her hands grasping his body. Lifting her against him slightly, her body positioned erotically against his, he was amazed at how in tune they had always been. The passion they shared with one another had never been paralleled with another.

Nikki's eyes locked with his as he lowered her body against him, joining them together with ease. The oceans of blue glazed as she felt the muscles of her body tense against his. Her fingers tangled in his hair as she held herself as close to him as possible, anchoring herself.

Massaging hands caressed her thighs, lifting first one, then the other to encircle his waist. Cupping his hands beneath her buttocks, he moved to a seated position upon the steps in the shallow end of the pool, never breaking the contact between their bodies.

Realizing the situation Nikki giggled to herself, thankful that she had banished even Miguel from entering the area once dinner had been served, and his gift had been given. As she allowed herself to be carried away, feeling things only he could make her feel, Nikki knew things would change from this point. It was an irreversible pattern with them... in and out of each other's lives, but never far enough out to completely let go. They shared feelings and emotions that they had never experienced with any other. Allowing themselves to give in to the temptation that had been beneath the surface for so long was a step in the right direction... As reality faded, and her mind clouded with nothing but thoughts of Victor, and the love that she had always harbored for him, Nikki was determined to make sure that this time... there would be no secrets, and no complications, for living their lives together from this point on was their destiny... and anything else be damned.