Chapter 22Sage's POV"This place is gorgeous," I gasped in awe as we entered a restaurant located around the outskirts of town.It took around forty-five minutes to get here."This way," Diego said as led me to an empty table by the window behind the room. The restaurant was small and warm. There was a homely touch to it that brought me comfort.The aroma of grilled chicken with garlic filled the room and it made my stomach grumble. I suddenly felt hungry to the point of feeling my guts twisting."How did you find this place?" I asked, scanning the room. Apart from both of us, there was another couple occupying the table in the middle of the room. They seemed to be fighting for the menu even though there was another one before them."During one of my random drives around town. I stopped by to get a treat and it has been one of my favorite dinner spots since then" He explained and I nodded thoughtfully.We picked the menu on the table and went through it. As we did, a man approached u
Chapter twenty three Diego's POV"You know papi, you don't have to be modest around me. We both know what we want here" Sage slurred, staring at me through half-lidded eyes. Her hands played with the hem of my shirt and slowly found their way inside, running up my abs.The night had ended with her getting drunk. I took note to myself, never let her drink alcoholic wine again. I closed the door behind me gently and headed toward the bedroom.She grumbled something about me wanting to fuck her and a small smile stalked across my face. I stared at her perfect figure in my arms, she was drunk yet seducing me as though she was in her right mind."I know what I want, sweetheart but I doubt you're ready for it" My voice was hoarse and low. If only she knew how much a single stare from her could set me off, she wouldn't bother trying.My breath caught when her hand moved from my abs to the waistband of my pants. This woman was playing a dangerous game and she knew the right moves to make."I
Chapter 24Sage's POVFuck!My head hurt, I thought as I contemplated opening my heavy eyelids. My head was throbbing as though a bass drum had been stationed in my skull.My eyelids parted and instinctively, my hand went up my face palming it as I winced in pain. I squinted, a groan leaving my lips as I struggled to sit up on the bed. Damn! The last time I drank that much was when I was still a freshman at college. I might be a party freak but drinking is out is out of the books for me.My mouth was sour and dry. I needed water. Why did I drink so much last night?A wave of dizziness crashed over me as I tried to sit up, I clutched the bedside table, steadying myself and when I was up, I brought my knees to my chest. My hands went to my head, gently massaging my temples.I heaved a sigh, my eyes darting around the room to see if Diego was in. The faint scent of his cologne meant he had been in for a while but he didn't sleep here last night, the space next to me was cold and the she
Chapter 25. Sage's POV After breakfast, Bella and I left the house. Bella chose to drive and it probably was the worst decision I'd make in my life so far. Bella drove recklessly like she was in a video game with an unlimited supply of lives. I don't think she realized it though. When we arrived at the construction site, I met with the engineers present and had a few words with them then toured the place. The first place we went to was in the southern part of the city. The next site we visited, we watched the demolition of the buildings around. "I've always admired how you handled your business," Bella said as we returned to the car, "You're confident and graceful... Different" I smirked, "Don't flatter me, Bella" "I'm being serious" Of course you are, my lips curved upward as I got into the driver's seat. I couldn't risk my life again. "We should hang out again, next time," She said applying lipstick to her already plump red lips. I glanced at her, tempted to ask if she had
Chapter 26. Sage's POV My stride across the hallway to the conference room was decisive and purposeful. I kept my shoulders squared and my head high as always. Violet was beside me stressing and struggling to match my pace for whatever reason. She didn't want me to meet Alex because she felt he couldn't be trusted. How could she be so sure? She was being dramatic. We hadn't met him in years – five maybe? And I wasn't as worked up as she was even though I had the biggest connection to him. Biggest? No. I wouldn't call it that. Alex and I attended the same college well at least till he left without a trace. And during those days, I had it hot for him. He knew. Everyone knew and I basked in the feel of being called his girl. We were not even dating. I was so dumb then for some reason. It's what feelings do to you. Makes you dumb. This is one of the reasons, I don't appreciate being tied down in marriage. "That's his assistant" Violet informed as we neared the conference. Before t
Chapter 27. Diego's POV "This is all there is to the will. If you have any problems, you can get it settled with him" Franklin, my grandfather's assistant spoke smoothly, his eyes darting between Edgar and I. He stood beside my grandfather's lawyer who had just read out his will. The old lawyer had his glasses resting on the bridge of his nose and his eyes peaking at me at intervals. The day had been going great till the time I spoke with Sage over the phone. Franklin came over with Grandfather's lawyer, Morris, and distorted me with the ridiculous clauses in his will. I'd thought everything was settled the moment he asked me to sell off my mom's house but no... I would get the best part of it indeed, the control of everything was mine now that I was married but it was still in his hands till I provided an heir with my wife within the first year of marriage. How fucking absurd that was! Within a damn year. Sage and my agreement would last for only six months and even if I'd pro
Chapter 28. Sage's POV My heart slammed against my chest as Diego's lips moved against mine with so much desire and vigor. His hands cradled my face, holding me in place as he deepened the kiss. A moan slipped out of me as he pressed me against him. Feeling his bulge against me made me feel hot all over along with the shivers traveling down my spine as his tongue danced with mine. I couldn't think, my mind was a haze of emotions. All I could do was feel – feel the pounding of my heart and the simmering desire that threatened to boil over. I felt his passion, his desire, and his possession. I had never been kissed this way before. With so much passion. Passion so consuming. If the kiss was this good, how would it feel when he fucked? Instinctively, I pressed my thighs together with hopes that my core would stop throbbing in need but that seemed to worsen the situation. I was so wet for him, so much that I didn't mind if he fucked me right there, on the kitchen floor. Suddenly, t
Chapter 29. Sage's POV I was setting the table when Diego emerged from the room. He was speaking to someone over the phone. My breath caught at the sight when I raised my head. He was wearing a casual shirt that hugged his ripped body perfectly. The way his muscles flexed as he gestured made my mouth water. However, what caught my eye was the way the sweatpants he wore hung loosely on his waist. So loose that when he lifted his hand, I could see the ripped V of his torso leading to his cock. My toes curled when my eyes caught sight of the outline of cock in the pants. Fuck! Desire coursed through me, my nipples hardening into tender points. My entire being throbbed in need, craving his touch. I didn't realize he had ended the call and was staring at me till he spoke. "Like what you see?" I jerked and blinked, "You don't have to stare so much, it's all yours" He added and smirked Embarrassment washed over me and my face flushed. "D-Diner's ready" I stuttered darting my eyes awa