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A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 47. Keep a Secret or Save the Relationship?
On the third day, Taesha mustered up a little energy preparing to leave the room to go downstairs and eat breakfast. But instead, she stood there looking in the mirror. “What is it about me that makes men do this to me?She has beautiful skin and hair, a shapely physique, and is reasonably attractive. Not to mention she’s intelligent, hardworking, and capable of being a good wife and mother someday. But even with all her physical, mental, and emotional attributes, that didn't stop her ex-fiance from shattering her heart. Taesha’s whole world changed physically and emotionally. She dropped more than twenty pounds in a two-week time frame.It took several months for the depression that draped over her to disappear. She also had ended up cutting her long hair very short because the stress caused much damage to her otherwise healthy long mane. It took Taesha a year to put herself emotionally and physically back together and get back to living life. And yet she still has apprehensions abou
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 48. Doing What Feels Right
After talking with Taesha and convincing her to stay another day, Dexter went to his mother's house that afternoon. As usual, he checked to make sure his father wasn't home. He needed private time to tie up loose ends from a couple of nights ago at Gamma's house. However, he agreed to keep quiet about what was happening to him and not tell Taesha. It didn't feel right to him, and he hated that dinner with his family didn’t go the way he had planned. The more he thought about his mother’s reaction, how she dismissed Taesha and what she had requested of him. It made him upset and depressed that his mother couldn’t be happy for him. “Mom, I thought you, of all people, would be happy and thrilled for me, I don’t understand, and I see I was wrong.” “No, I am happy for you. But, Dexter, you are my only son! And as your mother, all I want is the best for you. But I have to look out for you and my future grandchildren. I don't want them to suffer.” “I’m sorry, mom. I got to do what feels
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 49. A Taste of Being With me
"Hello." She said, feeling strangely nervous."Can you be dressed and ready in 15 minutes?" "Yes, I will be ready."After hanging up the phone, Taesha still struggled with her feelings. She had never felt more confused. She wondered. Why would he make me feel these negative feelings right when I'm just starting to trust him?Taesha wanted to believe and trust Dexter as she did in Colorado. So she sat on the bed, trying to make her mind up about tonight, just in case he showed up.Dexter was going to show up. He pulled his black and gray sweater over his head. Then, slipping into his black straight-leg dress pants, he walked to his closet and slid his feet into his Charcoal colored dress shoes. Dexter put on his gray leather knee-length coat, tossing his red and black scarf around his neck.Taesha hurried and gathered her outfit from the closet. She picked out a black thigh-length leather circle skirt with a pair of sheer off-black dotted pantyhose.With a maroon tight cashmere short-
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 50. Confessions
The waitress came to check to see if they needed anything else. Right when Taesha was about to remind him of what she told him six months ago in Colorado.After Dexter told the waitress they were fine, she left. Taesha gathered her thoughts and said."Dexter, do you remember these words I said to you?""Since this is your first time dating a girl of another ethnicity. You have to think about your fans and family. How would they feel once it comes out that you're dating a girl like me, a girl of another nationality? I asked you if you would be able to handle all of the pressure. What about your family members? Everyone is not for interracial relationships. Is that what happened the other night at your grandmother's? Is that why they escorted me out of their house? And is that why you were hurt because your mother couldn't accept me like you thought she would?""No, Taesha, that's not it." "Then what else could it be, Dexter? I couldn't bear hurting you, and I'm not going to come in be
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 51. Shouldn't I Love You, For Your Inner Beauty?
After remaining outside the car a bit longer, he took this time to cool down and think. Then, finally, Dexter gets in the car, still disappointed in himself, placing his hands on the steering wheel and hanging his head down. They sit quietly in the parking lot as minutes of silence pass between them before either of them decides to speak. They both were afraid to say anything, afraid of the words that might come out. Yet, neither of them wanted it to end.Dexter started the car and drove slowly. Taesha laid her head back on the headrest as she looked out the passenger window. She kept her teary eyes away from his, waiting for him to end their relationship, feeling she wasn't ready for dating. She thought a year was enough to get rid of her hurt baggage. But Taesha didn't know if she would ever be rid of the past hurt and awful experience.Dexter drives up this winding road. When he gets to the very top, he parks the car. In deep thought, Taesha kept her eyes away from Dexter's. She di
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 52. The Heat Of the Night
In her rising desire, Taesha smoothed her hand over the back of his head, sliding her fingers through his hair, noticing how similar the texture was to silk. In response, his grip around her tightened. His touch was like fire, making her heart and body set ablaze. Dexter slowly ran his nose up the column of her neck, inhaling her scent deeply before stopping with his lips pressed against her ear. "I love you." It was barely a whisper. Taesha turned to face him as his words of endearment ignited sparks of flame. Her arms began to move and acted on their own accord, pulling his mouth roughly to hers. His lips were firm but soft to the touch, full of passion and hunger matching her own; each kiss with Dexter somehow surpassed the previous ones they shared. That's when he finally opened his mouth to drink her in—consuming her heart, mind, soul, and body, as Taesha saw stars. She didn't recognize the moan that escaped her lips. Then in their frenzy of kissing, their tongues slid together
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 53. A Reflection In the Mirror
When Taesha returned to her hotel room, leaning against the door, upset and confused, she didn't get men. Something was happening with him, but she couldn't figure it out. Exhausted from another perplexing night with Dexter, Taesha took a nice warm bath, soaking her tired body and feet. She dried off and wrapped up in her fluffy robe.Sitting on the loveseat in her suite, she flipped through the channels. Though it was almost three in the morning, she couldn't sleep. She tried to watch the movie that was on, but her thoughts fell upon Dexter more than she cared to admit. Taesha looked over at her phone, wondering why it wasn't ringing. This is dreadful! She thought. Her mind reflected when she decided to open up her heart and all her emotions to Dexter when they were together in Colorado."Dexter.....thank you for everything. You have been a perfect gentleman and a good friend. Of course, it sounds weird to call you my friend since we've only known each other for a few days, but I fee
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 54. Conquer and Divide
Mrs. Lee surprisingly greeted Taesha with a hug. She wasn’t expecting such a warm reception, especially after what had happened only a few days ago. But, then, Taesha was tossed out of the family dinner as if she was an intruder when she had been a guest that was invited. “You know Taesha, your gift was quite impressive, I showed it to my husband, and he thought it was lovely. It was too bad he didn’t get to taste the wine you made. Maybe you can send him a bottle when you get home?” “Oh, I would be delighted to send Mr. Lee a bottle of wine. That wouldn’t be a problem. I’m glad he liked the flower wine glasses.” “Yes, he thought they were unique and of high-quality design.”“Thank you, tell him I appreciate the compliment.”"Let's have a seat in the living room, and welcome to my home. Brunch will be served shortly, but while we wait, I have something to show you that will be entertaining. "Okay, Mrs. Lee, your home is beautiful." "Oh, thank you, this is where my boy grew up," P
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A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 73. Every Woman & Man Need This
Dexter thought about how it would pain him if he lost his Gamma. His family wasn't perfect, but he loved them. To lose his grandmother would be a significant loss in his life too. He held Taesha in his arms as they lay in bed and cried together. Then, they took a flight to Taesha's home for the funeral, and he served as one of the pallbearers for funeral. Unfortunately, they all had come together on such a sad occasion, but Dexter met even more of Taesha's family. She showed him pictures of her Chinese father, and Dexter could see the resemblance. He loved his mother-in-law. Taesha's Chinese father couldn't appreciate what he had in this woman, Taesha's dear mother. Dexter thought maybe Taesha’s father let the idea that she was black and he was Asian and how the outside world constantly tries to look down on interracial couples. Too bad her parents could find that kind of love they had for one another.~~~~Several weeks back at home and into their routine. Taesha realized her period
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 70. Where Is My Baby?
"Taesha! Taesha!" "What, boy? What's wrong with you?" She asked, turning to look at him, concerned by his panicked voice as he entered the kitchen, huffing, and puffing."Baby, are you sick?" Dexter asked breathlessly."No, why would you think that? Wait! So you do know what you did?" She looked at him suspiciously."I don't know what I did. Did I do something, Tae? You just freaked me out! Whew! It's good you're not sick. So what is it that I supposedly did to you without knowing I did it?" Dexter asked with a sigh of relief. Taesha swallowed hard. "Don't be sarcastic! You got me pregnant!... I think...!" "Pregnant?" Dexter chuckled. "No way. Did I get you pregnant?” He asked excitedly. “No, did we get each other pregnant?" He pointed at her continuing. "Sorry, I didn't get that memo." Dexter laughed."Don't laugh. Dexter, did you knot me up on purpose? Look at those eyes. Yes, you did! I've been trying not to think that you would do something like that, but you did! Ooh!" She
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 69. I Can't Get Enough
The honeymoon phase was filled with steamy nights at their home in the mountains. It appeared every two weeks, Dexter's sight would diminish and return to total darkness. But waking up blind wasn't as frightful now because he knew the capacity of one glass of Taesha’s homemade wine could do for his sight. Dexter, of course, was grateful for this breakthrough. Any breakthrough that could give him the sight he's always longed for, and he wanted Taesha to seriously consider sharing it with the masses of color-blind and legally blind people. But she was afraid of all the responsibility. Taesha was content, knowing it helped him; she didn’t want fame or notoriety. Even though she did want to help people, she had to figure out how to do it without drawing too much attention to herself. Taesha couldn't believe how one horrible night stranded on the side of the road turned into this dreamland life. But, then, she was a married woman. To a wealthy, handsome man name Lee Dexter, who were many
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 68. Careless or Careful?
Careless or Careful?"I don't know why but It's in the music, books you read, and some movies. I decided if I found the one, and I did, I would treat you with the utmost love and dignity. Out in a world, it's full of lust, Taesha. It's all about pure selfishness. My music is successful because I write what women need and want to hear. But women are very complex creatures, emotional and all. I've seen countless women willing to do a lot to get a man, win his love, money, and sometimes his body. Observing, being alone, I've learned much from females.""You mean you used the females for business purposes?""That's not fair. I've never taken advantage of anyone.""What am I? Some experiment for you to examine and use?" She stepped away. "No, never! I'm trying to say that, for the first time, you were the first girl I couldn't read or figure out, and you certainly have never been willing to do whatever I wanted you to do, and you were careless about my wealth. And when it comes to my body
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 67. Relax, Relate and Release
Laying in bed, Taesha couldn't immediately dismiss her strong thoughts and urges. Instead, she felt a rush of excitement come over her, knowing how Dexter felt about her. Glancing at the clock, Taesha realized her day would start in the next two and half hours. She knew she had to get control of herself to go to sleep. When the alarm went off, to her surprise, she rose full of energy, not the least bit tired. Taesha took a hot shower, threw on her robe, and took her hair down.She was stating to herself. ' Wow! I feel so revived and alive now that I've talked to my baby.'Taesha opened her kitchen window to let in the fresh air, and listening to the birds sing added to her joy. Then, opening her closet door, she looks for something to wear.She pulled out her white linen suit. The skirt was a high waist fitted skirt that came just above the knees that had the open face gold zipper on the thigh. Next, Taesha put on her soft yellow silk tank top sheer blouse with the jacket with open g
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 66. Are You For Real?
When they had to awaken this second time during this same day, it was late afternoon. Taesha says, turning to look at one of the most handsome men on earth and his seductive smile. She mumbled to herself, "he's my husband." So many unanswered questions, but one mainly resided in a secret place in her heart.She put a big smile on her face. "So get up lazy, boy." Taesha pulls him by the arm out of bed. His hand found her waist and gently dragged her back to bed so she could lie beside him again. "Baby, we got to eat," she said, snickering."I know I got to feed my baby."It's very early in the marriage, and Taesha can see Dexter enjoys being with her, and if it wasn't love, it indeed felt like the real thing. She watching leave the bed, walking his lean muscular nude body across the room. Taesha ran approving eyes over his slim hips and muscled thighs, those powerful shoulders, "Mm...he was gloriously built," she uttered, licking her lips. Taesha couldn't remember when she was so exc
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 65. Light Is in His Eyes
After an hour of talking, Dexter was still in complete darkness. The wine did not affect his eyes. Nevertheless, they both were heavily disappointed in the results. "I'm going to bed, Taesha," Dexter says, pulling the cover-up over his shoulders and turning his back to her in bed. Tears fell from his eyes as a mass of confused feelings entered his heart. "Baby, I'm sorry, but I never thought I had anything to do with your eyesight." "It's okay. Good night Tae." "Are you upset with me?" "No," "Then don't turn your back on me." "Taesha, I'm trying to go to sleep. Can you do the same?" "What? No! You are upset with me, and I don't like it!" "I'm not upset, but if you keep nagging me, I will be!" "Nagging you! I don't believe my ears! I'm trying to console you! I know you are disappointed that it didn't work! But don't turn your back to me as if it's my fault!" "God! won't you stop talking! I don't want to talk right now! Are your ears stopped up!" Dexter says, getting out of b
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 64. Pillow talk
“Thanks, my love, for picking out my outfit. I can do the rest from here.”Dexter slipped on a pair of light brown skinny-leg pants with a deep royal gold thick sweater. He grabbed a lightweight gold scarf with guitar designs throughout the scarf. He brushed his hair in the direction he always did. Taesha had already sprayed his cologne on his clothes. He sat down while slipping into his shoes, grabbing his leather brown jacket and sunglasses as he left the bedroom.Once she selected his clothing, then she picked out her own. ‘So this is what it would be like with him completely blind for the rest of our lives.’ She never imagined herself being married to a man that was blind. She worried about them being an interracial couple and how others would treat them. But she never in millions of years thought she would be married to a man who couldn’t see. Taesha silently continued to pray his sight even if only what he had before with the ash gray would return. Then, she got dressed, took h
A Marriage To Cure A Broken Billionaire 63. Agony and Ecstasy
The following day, Taesha kisses her husband, stroking his handsome face while running her fingers through his dark hair. The gentle caresses of her fingers stir Dexter awake. Unfortunately, his sense of timing was off because he had stayed awake most of the night. But Dexter's heavy lids finally opened, then he closed them again, asking groggily. "Is it still nighttime, my love?" She smiles, thinking he is joking. "Baby, yesterday is officially over. I know you wish it could last on and on. But a new day has arrived. Look, Dex, the sun is shining brightly."Fear gripped his heart as he opened his eyes again, and it was pitch black! Dexter rubbed his eyes, reopening them only to be once again to be faced with darkness. Taesha sees the anguish on his handsome face. "Baby, what's wrong?" "Taesha, I can't see! I can't see anything!" "What do you mean? Are you seeing in ash gray again?" "No, I'm blind! I can't see at all!" "You have not been this way before, unable to see at all!
