Ella ran with all the might her body could allow–not that she was athletic of course– her lungs and calves burned with a searing pain from exertion.
Suddenly, she felt herself being hoisted up from the ground by strong masculine arms. She screamed at the top of her lungs, struggling, flailing her legs and arms frantically. When her assailant finally put her back down she twisted and without warning delivered a powerful kick to his shin. His grunt of pain echoed in the woods.
‘’What did you do that for!’’
That voice! Ella’s eyes widened in apprehension, she knew th
The place looked like an abandoned warehouse. Empty sacks were littered all over the place not to mention the termite eaten planks propped against the wall. They found a rather cosy spot between the planks and a number of filled sacks.Ella’s eyes narrowed suspiciously as Dylan began to take his shirt off. ‘’W-what are you doing?’’ ‘’What do you think? Taking my shirt off of course, you should take yours off too.’’ ‘’No!’’ he raised a brow at her outburst. Ella cast her head down, her cheeks flaming when she realised the implication, she’d rather freeze to death than take her clothes off in fro
‘’Oh my, you two are so adorable.’’ A tall woman with black hair that seemed to have lost its sheen gushed. Ella resisted the urge to roll her eyes for the umpteenth time, the woman was actually the third person to patronise them thinking they’re married and on their honeymoon. After so many attempt to correct the misunderstanding, Ella gave up and it irked her even more when Dylan confirmed smugly that they’re indeed on their honeymoon and that they had been robbed and left penniless when that was a pure white lie. But then again, considering the fact that they both looked like they’d descended from the Sahara after circling round the woods countless number of times until heaven had decided to have pity on them by point
By the time dinner was over, Ella was mad at Dylan for leaving her behind with those women who kept throwing questions at her, questions that were enough to make her blush to the roots of her hair. He was the one who gave them a confirmation and he cowardly ran off and left her to deal with it. The floorboards creaked as Ella stepped onto the boardwalk leading to the self-contain Milagros had prepared for them. She could feel her cheeks warming as she recalled the rose petals littered on the four-poster bed and the smug reaction on Dylan’s face told her he liked it. When she stepped into the half-lit room, she let out a disgruntled groan when she spotted Dylan sprawled on it.With the way he spread on it, he left no room for her even if they were going to sha
Ella sighed feeling contented, relishing in the softness of quilt caressing her skin. When had the couch become so cosy? Then again, as much as she really wanted to laze around hugging the pillow to her she couldn’t because she was a devoted morning person and another minute spent in this feather-like haven would likely make her sick for the rest of the day. She forced her lids open, her mind quickly going to the coffee shop and was sure she’s late until reality struck that she was not home but out here in the middle of nowhere. She glanced at the soft white quilt that hugged her waist and bits of rose petals that kissed her bare arms.She was in bed! She realised suddenly.
Much later, she strolled around the garden outlined by towering trees and sweet-scented flowers, it was like nothing Ella’s ever seen before.Somewhere here, she could actually forget about real life outside of these shrubbery even for a few days, she could relax and let the melodious singing birds take all of her worries. Right now, it’s just about her, about… ‘’Beautiful isn’t it?’’ a low dark sexy voice she knew so well by now purred into her ears just as a pair of long manicured fingers laced through hers, with it came the enormous pounding of her heart. Her eyes shot open to meet his smiling gaze having no idea s
Skyline Hotels’ forty storeys rose before him as the valet got the door and he stepped out onto the marbled corridor. Dylan Vergara was a man of little words as his eyes would’ve said everything else.He considered himself lucky, no privileged to have such a huge legacy. He was everything like his father and nothing like his mother; nothing except for his cockiness and arrogance. Doors were opened for him as he made his way into the elegant building dipping his head in response to greetings directed at him. It was his keenness for sophistication that led him to Savannah, she was an epitome of beauty. It wasn&rsquo
It was later that afternoon and Dylan was standing in front of a bistro where Doña Bianca had arranged a blind date for him. Of course he couldn’t refuse especially when she’s hell-bent on the possibility of him being disinherited. She knew Don Fernando too well to know that no threat ever went unexecuted and she just couldn’t sit back and watch her only son get cut off from the family’s money. He was entitled to it no matter what. Doña Bianca had come up with a splendid idea Dylan couldn’t refuse, urging him to make the marriage temporary–at least two years–offering that his grandfather w
If he had known that his father was going to pimp him off to a client, Jason would’ve never even asked to be given a second chance. If this was his father’s idea of making him prove himself then it’s not worth even trying. As a child, all he ever did was wonder why Ricardo never approved of him or why he showed such strong animosity toward him, but now he believes he knows the reason; the man cared for no one but himself and his company. So when Ricardo’s steel band fist landed on the side of his face, it just proved his point. ‘’You foolish boy!’’ he fumed. ‘’Do you know how big that account is?’’ Jason gritted his teeth and clenched his fist hoping to get more courage for
CHAPTER FIVEA Year Ago...Claire was two hours earlier than she'd hoped to be but no matter, she'd just wait it out. She adjusted the strap of her shoulder bag just as the lift opened at the second floor."Claire you're late." Charity's tone was reproving but Claire rolled her eyes and ignored her."Please, i'm two hours early." Charity was her friend and room mate."And why are you hanging out here? Shouldn't you be working?"Charity pointedly ignored her but then her eyes lit up suddenly and that meant she's got mischief up her sleeve."No I don't wanna hear it.""Come on, I've got this awesome dress I would like you to try on.""Try it on yourself.""I wish." She sighed wistfully. The thing charity was worried about the most was her size, she fretted over the fact that she couldn't fit into all the cute little dresses and jeans she's always wanted.Claire ran her fingers on the silky-smooth fabric. The dress wa
CHAPTER FOURThat tiny feeling of doubt lingered through the next morning, it suffocated her to the point that she thought she couldn't breathe. As she slipped back into her uniform, work was the last thing on her mind right now. She could feel Dimitri's heated gaze boring into her skin and knew he was awake. "You plan on sneaking away like a coward?" he drawled.Claire wasn't sure she'd wanted to sneak away. God she had no idea what she wants right now, her feelings were all over the place. Must be PMS or something. When she swivelled around, she sucked in a sharp breath as she saw his member proudly jutting up and she felt hot all over. Sex right now would mess up her already messed up mind so she forced her gaze to his face. Right now, she couldn't decipher what he was feeling at the moment. he wore the mask of indifference perfectly."I wasn’t actually...""Don't feed me that Crap about what happened between us last night being a mis
CHAPTER THREEThey were quiet, each lost in his own personal reflection. Claire just wants to lie down somewhere and forget this day but Dimitri won't let her, he's persistent and she couldn't decide whether she like that or not. "Do you remember the first time we met?" How could she forget?"I thought you were the most beautiful woman in the ball room. You took my breath away then, and you take my breath away standing in that cute little uniform." he caught her face in his palms and stared deep into her eyes.Claire couldn't tear her gaze away even if she wanted to. His feelings were so intense it ignited a fire deep within her very soul. "I feel the same way about you as I did when I first met you and there's nothing you can say or do that'll make me feel otherwise." Claire swallowed hard and in one breath said, "even though I was once an escort?"Dimitri shook his head. "No one is perfect darling, your past doesn't define the woman yo
CHAPTER TWOSix months ago..."Is my hair okay?""The just-had-sex hair suits you perfectly agapi mou, every man out there will be envious of me." Claire punched his arm playfully."I'm serious Dimitri! I'd die if anyone knew what we just did.""It's not something to hide, we're getting married in a month." he kissed her slow and sweet, pulling her even close until she could feel him against her.She giggled as she pulled back. "We should get to the party before it ends.""You can’t blame me I can't get enough of you."She can't get enough of him too. God how much she loved this man who makes her more happy than she'd ever been in her life. Tonight, Dimitri's going to announce to everyone that they're going to get married.Dimitri took her hand in his as he led them both to the garden at the Stavros mansion in Athens, Greece the guests mingled together while servers went around with snacks and drink. A buffet table stood a
A STAVROS PASSIONTHE STAVROS BOOK 1 MARICRUZ ROSALESA STAVROS PASSIONFirst editionCopyright © 2019 by Maricruz Rosales All rights reserved. Except for use in any review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in whole or part in any form by any electronic, mechanical or other means, now known or here after invented, including xerography, photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher.All characters in this book have no existence outside the imagination of the author and have no relation whatsoever to anyone bearing the same name or names. All incidents are pure invention.CHAPTER ONE"Welcome to New York Mr Stavros." the bright-eyed, round-faced chauffeur said cheerily as he
CHAPTER SIX "Why didn't you tell us about it?"Dominic looked away from the window of his water front apartment to his mother, she was holding a brown envelope."I don't want to talk about it. " she was holding the envelope that confirmed his biggest fears, he couldn’t have children of his own.It was a boating accident seven years ago and Dominic was never the same ever since."Your father and I are worried about you. At least come spend some time with us and let us keep you company. " "I'm fine mom, there's nothing to worry about. " She wasn't convinced though. He had bags under his eyes as if he hadn’t been sleeping and there were a couple of empty cans of beer littered on the table. Dominic was stubborn and nothing either of them could do to make him change his mind.These past three weeks were the most miserable weeks of his life. Clara's betrayal had cut deep. There were times in these past three weeks that he'd thought of running to her and
CHAPTER FIVE"You look even more beautiful than I did on my wedding day." Anastasia Magnus gushed as she did the finishing touches on Clara's make up.Clara smiled. "Now you're just buttering me up.""Dominic is doing enough of that already." Anastasia wagged her brows at her friend." I didn't think this day would ever come." "Yeah, well it is here so put that glum look away. You will not get the same drama as my wedding day. " "I know. I'm just being silly. Am glad you're here Ana.""It is time!" Clara's mother ambled into the room with a dazzling smile on her face. "You're glowing my dear.""Thank you mom." her mother allowed herself a good cry before they finally left the room.Clara was being escorted to the limo which will take her to the church where she'll be getting married when a taxi suddenly pulled over in front of the Contas' house and none other than Mark, her ex boyfriend came out of it."You have cheated me Clara.
CHAPTER FOURThe past few days had been hectic, what with all the preparations for the wedding that they didn't have time to see each other. Today was her first ultrasound and Dominic was coming to pick her up himself. She saw his car round the corner which led to his parents' house and stopped in front of her. He got out of the car and came to where she was standing and kissed her full on the mouth. "You look lovely. " "In this?" Clara was wearing one of her mother’s old dresses which she'd mended the other day. It was old and unappealing, how could he possibly think that she looked anything but a homeless person."You look beautiful in anything."He opened the car door for her and she got in before hopped in the driver’s seat. "Make yourself comfortable, the doctor will be with you shortly." the nurse informed them before exiting the room."Do you want a boy or a girl?" Clara asked.Dominic kissed her knuckles as
CHAPTER THREE"Dominic! we were just talking about you" his mother cried as soon they stepped into the room. "Mom, dad, this is Clara Wilson... my wife. " The table went silent and the only sound heard was the clatter of fork slipping from the table to the ground. "Since when?" his dad asked."My dear son, come up stairs will you?" his mother spoke after a long silence. Clara felt so exposed under their scrutiny. "Why don't you make yourself comfortable, i'll be right back." Dominic gave her hand a reassuring squeeze."What is this I hear about you being married to that girl Dominic?"His mother was the first to demand."I hope you know what you’re doing son." his father said."I know that I should've told you all sooner but I couldn't wait.""Marriage is not some game you can play anytime you feel like it." His mother said."There's only one reason why he could possibly want to get married, and so out o