Chapter 37-38-39

Chapter 37 – Ricardo's Return

Ricardo drove back to Indian Creek with a smile on his face. The training with Rickson had been transformative, and he was eager to share the details with Gisele. Just thinking about her sent a wave of heat through his chest. She was his peace, his strength, and most of all, his greatest inspiration.

When he arrived at their home, he noticed that the house was silent, except for the sound of running water upstairs. He climbed the stairs slowly, his footsteps muffled by the soft carpet. As he approached the bedroom, he noticed that the bathroom door was ajar, allowing steam to escape and fill the hallway with a light mist.

Ricardo gently pushed the door open and saw Gisele in the shower. The water ran down her sculpted body, creating a glow that made his heart race. She didn't notice him right away, absorbed in her own thoughts.

He entered the shower without making a sound, but as soon as he got closer, he couldn't resist. His large, strong hand landed on her bottom, giving it a firm but malicious slap.

"Ah!" Gisele screamed, but soon smiled when she realized who it was. "Ricardo! You scared me!"

He gently pulled her close, pinning her against the shower wall. Water ran down both of them as he bent his head to whisper in her ear.

"You have no idea how sexy you are," he murmured, his deep voice sending shivers through her body.

Gisele tried to maintain her composure, but the heat of Ricardo's body against hers and the possessive touch of his hands made her surrender completely. He began to kiss her neck, tracing a wet, hot path to her shoulder.

"Ricardo..." she whispered, closing her eyes and giving herself over to the moment.

He pulled away just enough to look into her eyes. "I've been thinking about you all day," he confessed, his gaze filled with desire and adoration. "You're the most beautiful, incredible woman I've ever met. And I can't keep my hands off you."

Gisele laughed lightly, but her smile soon turned into a sigh as he kissed her lips intensely, his hand holding her waist firmly.

The shower stall felt like a universe apart, where nothing else existed but the two of them. The warm water enveloped them, but the heat came, above all, from the passion between them.

Ricardo slid his hands over Gisele's body, exploring every curve as if it were the first time, even though he already knew every detail by heart. She returned the touch, running her hands over his strong shoulders, feeling the tense muscles and his accelerated breathing.

They were connected in a way that transcended the physical; it was love, lust and complicity in its purest form.

"You're incredible, Ricardo," Gisele whispered, her gaze shining with emotion. "I've never felt so alive."

They stayed there for a few more minutes, lost in the moment, until the water began to cool. Ricardo turned off the shower and grabbed a large towel to wrap them both in. He lifted her in his arms with ease, carrying her to the bedroom as if it were something natural.

They lay down together, their bodies still wet, but completely oblivious to it. Ricardo ran his fingers through Gisele's damp hair, looking at her as if she were the only thing that mattered in the world.

"I never thought I could be this happy," he admitted, his voice full of sincerity.

Gisele smiled, touching his face. "Neither did I. You changed everything, Ricardo."

They spent the rest of the night together, talking, laughing, and connecting even more. Ricardo told her about his training with Rickson, and Gisele was impressed by how much he was respected in the world of jiu-jitsu.

"You are an incredible man, Ricardo," she said, resting her head on his chest. "And I'm so lucky to have you by my side."

He hugged her tightly, kissing the top of her head. "I'm so lucky, Gisele. I'd do anything to see you happy."

And that night, as they fell asleep together, they both knew they were living something unique, a connection as rare as it was precious.

Chapter 38 – Training as a Family

The sun shone brightly in Indian Creek, illuminating Ricardo's large gym. The space was immaculate, with new mats, punching bags on the sides, and the familiar sound of laughter and conversation between students.

But that morning was special: Ricardo would have the opportunity to train Gisele and her children, Benjamin, Vivian, and Jack, together.

Gisele entered the gym with her children right behind her. She wore a simple white kimono, but with her hair tied in an elegant bun that seemed to highlight her natural beauty even more. Benjamin and Vivian, in their childish kimonos, were excited, while Jack, a teenager, displayed a discreet but evident enthusiasm.

"Good morning, teacher," Gisele said, smiling at Ricardo as she walked up to him.

"Good morning, my favorite student," he replied, with a sparkle in his eyes that only Gisele could bring out. He looked at her children. "So, are you ready for training?"

"Very ready!" Vivian exclaimed excitedly. Benjamin nodded, while Jack, trying to appear more relaxed, commented: "Let's see if you can teach me something today."

Ricardo laughed. "Challenge accepted."

The training began with a light warm-up. Ricardo, always careful, explained the basic movements, especially to Jack, who was the least experienced.

"Okay, guys, I want to see movement on the mat. Low hips, correct posture. That includes you, Gisele," he said, pointing at her with a smile.

Gisele rolled her eyes playfully, but followed the instructions, moving gracefully while her children tried to keep up.

"Vivian, be careful not to cross your feet. Benjamin, take your steps a little lighter," Ricardo corrected, his voice firm but encouraging.

After the warm-up, Ricardo began to demonstrate some immobilization techniques. He called Gisele to help him with the demonstration, which drew giggles from Vivian and Benjamin.

"What are you laughing at?" Gisele asked her children as she stood next to Ricardo.

"Nothing, Mom. We're just watching you get defeated," Benjamin replied, teasing.

Ricardo smiled. "Let's see who's going to defeat who." He held Gisele by the arm, firmly but gently, explaining each move as he immobilized her.

"See how I control the weight? It's not strength, it's technique," he explained as she tried to free herself.

"That's a trick," she complained, laughing.

"Call it whatever you want, but it works." He released her and took a step back. "Now, your turn."

Gisele tried to repeat the movement, and Ricardo corrected her posture, positioning his hands in the right place. His firm and precise touches made her blush slightly, but she remained focused.

"Like this?" he asked.

"Perfect. Now apply pressure. That's it, great!"

Ricardo divided the group, having the brothers spar with each other while he and Gisele practiced. Vivian and Benjamin laughed and joked, but took it seriously when Ricardo came by to correct them.

"Benjamin, protect your neck. Vivian, watch his hips. Don't give him any space," Ricardo instructed, as he watched the pair.

"Jack, your turn with me," Ricardo called.

The teenager approached, clearly trying to impress. Ricardo chuckled lightly. "Let's see what you're made of."

After a few minutes, Ricardo managed to get Jack into a submission position, but praised him for his endurance. "Very good. With more practice, you'll be a handful, kid."

The training continued with moments of laughter, learning, and small competitions. At the end, Ricardo gathered everyone in the center of the mat.

"You guys were amazing today. I'm proud of you all."

Vivian raised her arm. "I think Mommy still needs to train more."

"Hey!" Gisele protested, laughing.

Ricardo put his hand on her shoulder. "Your mother did a great job. But you're right, there's always room for improvement."

Benjamin approached Ricardo. "Professor, do you think I can ever fight as well as you?"

Ricardo smiled. "With dedication, training and passion, you can be anything you want."

Before they left, Gisele asked for a photo of everyone together on the mat. Ricardo, with his imposing posture, put one arm around Gisele and the other around Benjamin, while Vivian and Jack squeezed close to their sides.

"This one's for the album," Gisele said, looking at the photo with a smile.

"Or for Instagram," Ricardo joked, drawing laughter from everyone.

Later that night, Ricardo and Gisele talked about the training.

"It was amazing to see everyone together today," she said, lying next to him on the couch.

"I feel like I'm part of your family," he replied, kissing her forehead.

"You are, Ricardo," Gisele whispered, holding his hand.

As night fell, they both knew that, more than just a training session, that day had strengthened the bonds between them and the children, further cementing the new family they were forming.

Chapter 39 – The Discovery

The morning was peaceful at Gisele's house in Indian Creek. The sun's rays streamed in through the large windows of the living room, where she sat with a cup of tea in her hands.

Ricardo had left early for the gym, and the children were at school. Gisele had been feeling slightly unwell for days, but she thought it was just fatigue. However, something in her heart told her it could be more.

After drinking the tea, Gisele decided to get rid of the doubt once and for all. She grabbed her car keys and drove to the nearest pharmacy. Walking through the aisles, she went unnoticed, wearing a cap and sunglasses. She bought a pregnancy test and went home.

In the bathroom, locked in and with shaking hands, she took the test. The minutes that followed seemed like an eternity. Gisele looked at the result and put her hands to her mouth, feeling her heart race: positive.

"My God…" she murmured, sitting on the edge of the bathtub.

The news was unexpected. She and Ricardo hadn't planned it, but at the same time, an involuntary smile appeared on her lips.

Still in shock, Gisele decided to call her friend Alessandra Ambrosio.

"Hi, Ale," she began, trying to sound calm.

"Gisele! How are you? You seem... different," Alessandra answered on the other end.

"I... just took a pregnancy test."

Alessandra let out a cry of joy. "You're pregnant? Oh my God! How incredible!"

"Yes, but I don't even know how to tell Ricardo. This was so unexpected."

"He's going to be happy, Gi. You can see how much he loves you and how well he gets along with your children. Now it's going to be a child for both of you. How beautiful!"

Gisele took a deep breath. "You're right. I'm just nervous, you know? This changes everything."

"It's going to change for the better. You're amazing, and so is Ricardo. You're going to be great parents together."

Later, Ricardo came back from the gym, bringing with him his usual energy. "Hi, my love," he said, kissing her on the forehead as he set his backpack down.

"Hi," Gisele replied, trying to hide her anxiety.

"Are you okay? You seem a little nervous."

"I... I need to tell you something," she said, holding his hands.

Ricardo's face became serious, but his eyes remained kind. "What happened?"

"I took a pregnancy test today," Gisele began, looking directly at him.

Ricardo remained silent for a moment, his face a mix of surprise and anticipation.

"I'm pregnant," she finally said, her voice coming out almost as a whisper.

For a moment, time seemed to stand still. Then, a huge smile lit up Ricardo's face. He pulled Gisele into a tight hug, laughing with pure happiness.

"Are you kidding me? This is amazing, Gi!"

"Are you happy?" she asked, relieved to see his reaction.

"Happy? I'm over the moon! You just gave me the best news in the world."

In the following days, Gisele and Ricardo decided to tell the news to the children.

At the dinner table, Gisele began: "We have some important news to share."

The three young people looked at her curiously, while Ricardo held her hand.

"You're going to have a little brother or sister," Gisele announced, smiling.

Vivian was the first to react, letting out an excited squeal. "Really, Mommy? That's amazing!"

Benjamin seemed surprised, but soon broke into a smile. "That's really cool."

Jack, more reserved, also smiled. "I never imagined, but... congratulations!"

Ricardo looked at the children with a sparkle in his eyes. "This is a gift for all of us. Our family is growing."

A few days later, the news leaked to the media. The world went crazy when it was announced that Gisele Bundchen and Ricardo were expecting a baby. Headlines ranged from pure surprise to speculation:

"Gisele Bundchen announces pregnancy with new boyfriend, Ricardo!"

"New addition to the Bundchen family: supermodel's baby with Jiu-Jitsu instructor."

Gisele and Ricardo decided to ignore the noise, focusing only on their happiness and that of their family.

One night, lying in bed, Gisele looked at Ricardo. "Do you think we're ready for this?"

"Absolutely," he replied, holding her hand. "It wasn't planned, but the best things in life rarely are. Let's give this baby lots of love."

Gisele smiled, feeling more confident than ever. She knew that with Ricardo by her side, she could face any challenge.

As the future unfolded before them, they were both certain that this new chapter would be as special as the previous ones.

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