Ethan's POV “You look absolutely ravishing.” I can't help but compliment Alexia. She was the first person my eyes were drawn to the minute I stepped into the dining room. The dress accentuated her curves as it molded to her body like a second skin. Her protruded belly even adds to her allure. “Thank you, but I think my big belly may have ruined the effect. I feel like an inflated balloon.” She whispered disparagingly.“Sweetheart you are the most beautiful pregnant woman I have ever laid my eyes on. I wish you could see that. You look perfect.” I reassured her with a smile, before handing over my suitcase and jacket to Elsie who had been standing dutifully behind us waiting to take them to my room.“Thank you.” “You are welcome sir!” she said hurrying away.I sat on the seat at the head of the table beside Alexia. I only want to ever be beside her. Now seated, I turned my attention to our amazing friends who have honored us by gracing our home with their presence. Friends, I could
Alexia’s POV “Dinner was lovely. I had so much fun. Thank you so much for having us over.” Stacey said as Ethan and I walked Ryan and herself to the door. Both of them are the last to leave after the dinner. Jeff and his family just left a couple of minutes ago, while Nathan and Grace had to leave first because of their daughter.The dinner turned out better than I expected. It was so much fun having all of them around. The teasing, the laughter, the fun, I haven't had that before. I have always been a loner. The only friend I had until Stacey was Bridget and with how badly that friendship turned out I was scared of letting anyone into my space.However, having these guys around for dinner tonight, made me realize that there are still good friends out there and how lucky I am to have them in my corner.“True! Thank you too Alexia darling!” Ryan said, smiling with mischief in his eyes.“Why is it only Alexia getting all the gratitude? What about me? Besides, that's my wife you are ca
Ethan's POV “You hurt me, Ethan, you did. My heart can't handle another betrayal.” Alexia said with a voice filled with pain.The pain in her voice wrenches my guts. I hate myself all over again for being the person responsible for that. “I am deeply sorry for hurting you. I know I have said it before, but I promise you that I will never cause you pain again. I didn't know Linda was such a despicable person.” I confessed honestly.It was the truth. I saw Linda as my childhood friend who had my back. I couldn't have imagined that she would stoop so low to lure me into sleeping with her and even proceed to fake a pregnancy.“Now that I know who she is, I have decided to cut ties with her.” I leaned forward as I wiped the tears flowing down from her cheek with my thumb. “Please stop crying, darling. I feel awful. If you forgive me, I promise I will spend the rest of my life dedicating myself to putting a smile on your face.” I swore meaning everything I said.She peered into my eyes as
Alexia’s POV Sleeping in Ethan's new room was like an extra level of luxury. Since I came back to live with him a month ago I have been staying in the guest room much to Ethan's chagrin.I had told him that I forgave him last night, but the truth I didn't want to admit is that I don't think I could ever not forgive Ethan no matter what he does and that is what scares me.Last night when he knelt before me showing that level of vulnerability I felt emboldened. And then there was that kiss, the way his mouth dominated mine, I couldn't have resisted such intense pleasure even if my life depended on it. The way he touched, knowing the exact spot to touch to turn me on, it was like my body was pulled tight by a string and he was the one holding the string.I grew wet again just remembering how many times he took me as I stretched out upon his soft bed sheets with morning sunlight filtering in through the curtains. He must have gone to work already, I thought.He has always been the morni
Ethan's POV Last night was electric. The sex was exhilarating. Every touch, every orgasm was breathtaking. I lost count of how many times I made Alexia come. Who knew my beautiful angel was a sex minx, even when I wanted to stop so she could rest because of her condition, the little minx wouldn't have that. It was only when the body couldn't take it anymore as exhaustion took over that she finally slept off. I wanted to wake her up this morning to give her a good morning kiss but she was sleeping so beautifully that I couldn't allow myself to disturb her rest. I can't wait to see Alexia. Leaving her sleeping peacefully on my bed this morning was one of the hardest things I have ever done, which is why I left specific instructions to Chloe to tell her to come see me as soon as she arrived.The door to my office opens and the most beautiful woman in the world walks in. She looks so gorgeous. She wore one of the outfits I got for her recently. I never knew seeing a woman put on cloth
Alexia’s POV “Chloe sounded serious when she said you wanted to see me immediately. Did something happen?” I asked while straightening my clothes as I attempted to hide the fact that I just had mind-blowing sex at work.Ethan chuckles in amusement as he watches my poor attempt at discretion.“Darling, I am sorry to say this…” he doesn't appear sorry. “But I think it's too late for that, when everyone within six feet of this office probably heard you screaming my name a few minutes ago.” He grinned in pure male satisfaction.I rolled my eyes at him, huffing in mock indignation at his antics. “Just answer the bloody question Ethan!” I glared at him.“Oops someone is still all tense and worked up, maybe I need to relieve you some more of that pent up energy.” He said, wiggling his eyebrows. He must have noticed how infuriated I am because he immediately added, “Nothing happened, I just wanted to see my wife, besides I was horny and since I can't very well get it from someone else, I ne
2 months later Ethan's POV “Mum, what are you doing here?” I asked in shock as I rose from the couch I was lying on, totally forgetting the book I was reading a few minutes ago.My mother shrugged like she didn't just barge into my home this sunny afternoon as she strides fully into my sitting room and takes the seat opposite mine. I watched as she placed her bag on the ground, a picture of serenity like she didn't just barge into my home without notice.“Mom, I asked a question,” I repeated as I sat up.“Well, since Mohammad won't go to the mountain, the mountain has come to Mohammad. I have decided to come see you since you won't deem it fit to come see your mother.” Oh, she started with the blackmailing game. This can't be good, especially knowing Alexia is currently sleeping upstairs and could wake up at any moment from now. I don't want her to wake up to Mum's drama. I have to make sure I wrap up this impromptu meeting as soon as possible.Sighing deeply, I turned to fix her w
Alexia’s POV My keeps ringing incessantly on my nightstand. I placed a pillow on my head in an attempt to muffle the sound but the damn thing was still blaring. Whoever was calling, was determined to blow off my phone. Groaning in annoyance, I threw the pillow away and heaved myself up a little as I stretched to pick up the phone from the nightstand. I didn't bother to check who was calling before answering the phone. “Hello, Alexia darling!” A voice shrilled excitedly. My eyes widened in surprise. Could it be who I think it is? I thought as I took the phone from my ear to check the number before placing it back on my ear.“Alexia, are you still there?” Ethan's Mom asked.“Umm, yes I am still here ma'am, uh Good morning.” I stuttered, still shocked that she called me. How did she even get my contact?“Good! So I was thinking about going shopping for the babies at one of my friend’s shops. She has a kiddies shop downtown. So I wanted to find out the sex of the babies to guide me in
Alexia’s POV “I don't want the pink dress. I want to put on the blue dress.” Amy pouted, shifting away from the pink dress like she found it offensive. My little girl looks beautiful with her red hair, Ethan's blue eyes, and a face so perfect “The pink dress is better and it brings out your eyes.” I tried reasoning with my 2-year-old daughter.Today is Allen and Amy's 2 years birthday and Ethan and I are throwing a party for them.The others will soon be here and Amy is still delaying us further.“No mummy. Blue is better because it's the color of my daddy's eyes. I rolled my eyes at her, not surprised by her response. Everything is always about Ethan, to say that my little girl and Ethan are close would be putting it mildly. I have been having this dress argument with her for the past 10 minutes and I'm about to insist she puts on the dress when Ethan walks into Amy's room.“Daddy!” Amy squealed excitedly as she ran at Ethan. I smiled ruefully as I watched Ethan pick up Amy and th
Ethan's POV “Look at my handsome grandson. Isn't he the cutest baby ever?” Mom cooed as she bent over our baby boy sleeping peacefully in his crib. A small smile played on my lips. I haven't seen her this excited in a very long time.“Yeah, he certainly is.” Dad, who is also standing behind her, agreed. “If only that dumb skull over there would allow us to see our granddaughter!” He added drily, shooting a furious glare at me. “I am not letting anyone near my princess, just yet. She needs to spend quality time with her daddy.” I repeated for the hundredth time today, scowling at my Dad and Mom. Just before they could retort, the door to our hospital room was pushed open and Nathan, Ryan, Stacey, and Grace walked into the room.“Great, the entire crew is here!” I grumbled surly. Amelia shoots me a dark look.“Ethan, be nice! They are here to celebrate with us and see the newest members of the family.” I shrugged. I know I was being an ass but can anyone blame me for wanting some alon
Alexia POV. “Come on Alexia, just one more push.” my doctor said for what must be the 20th time. “That’s what you said the last twenty times.” I groaned, glaring at the doctor. I know she is just doing her job but I can't help but feel frustrated. I have been in labor for the past thirty minutes and I still haven't pushed out a baby. I can feel my body tiring and the pain is like nothing I have ever felt before. “Darling just one more! I know you can do it.” Ethan who has been beside me this whole time said, still holding my hand. He looks just as frazzled as I look. I had the irrational urge to laugh as I stared at his rumpled look, imagining the reaction of his staff if they could see their prim and proper CEO looking anything but prim. As I imagined their faces, a fit of hysterical laughter burst out of me as both the doctor and Ethan exchanged twin looks of confusion, probably wondering if I had finally lost it, which just made me laugh harder. A high-pitched cry suddenly c
Alexia’s POV “You are the reason we are late for this dinner! So be ready to handle your mom's complaint.” I said, shooting an accusing look at Ethan as he helped me out of the car.“Don't worry! You can blame me, you can blame me.” He was laughing. I struggled to hold on to my anger as the laughter I had been holding on tried to bubble up at his playfulness. I love Ethan's playful side. It's a side very few people are privileged to see.He took my hand in his ass and ushered me into the mansion.The dining room was as grand as I remembered but it still looked cold and sterile. Our dining room isn't as big and grand as this but I will pick it over this one anytime, any day because of the warmth it exudes.The long table was elegantly set with silverware, crystal glasses, and ivory candles that cast a warm glow across the room. At one end, Ethan’s mom was already fussing over the placements, rearranging flowers and adjusting napkins, her excitement barely contained.As we entered the
Ethan's POV “Gentlemen, I think what you guys have come up with is good but if we want to truly broaden our space in France we could do better than this.” I said viewed the projections on the screen.I leaned back on my chair. One of the benefits of being the CEO is that you are privileged to sit at the head of the table and take in the reaction of your team. I noticed that at more comment some of my team members nodded their agreement while some were still frowning like they don't totally agree with me, which is actually okay by me. I am comfortable enough in my space to allow dissenting opinions so long as the reasons are good. In my view it helps in business.Liam lifted his eyes to meet mine like he was about to say something and just as I was about to tell him to go ahead, my phone buzzed quietly on the table. I glanced down, and a small smile tugged at my lips when I saw it was Alexia's name flash on the screen. This one she is calling me in the middle of work, she must be m
Alexia’s POV I thought about all I had learned this morning as I approached Nathan’s office. What she had found was more complicated than she’d anticipated, and she knew she needed Nathan’s support to get to the bottom of it.I tapped lightly on the frosted glass door, hearing the muffled “Come in” from inside. Taking a deep breath, I stepped in, finding Nathan behind his desk, absorbed in his computer screen, closing the door behind me, as I walked up to his desk. The sound of the door closing, jolted him as he looked up in surprise, his eyes lighting up when he saw her.“You are back so soon?” He asked, sounding surprised.I smiled at him. “Yes, at least for now. I have spoken to a few of your staff, and I think I will speak to the others later. I don't want to rush things so whoever is responsible wouldn't suspect we are unto him or her.Nathan raised an eyebrow, interest immediately piqued. “Did you find anything from the few of them you spoke with?”I nodded, settling into th
Alexia’s POV I munch on the apple Elsie placed in my front earlier. I feel restless as I sit here just eating food and watching TV. I wonder how those stay-at-home moms do it. I envy them because these past couple of weeks off work have me feeling antsy and restless.Our sitting room which was bathed in a soft, afternoon light, with the faint scent of her favorite lavender candle lingering in the air, would usually cheer me up a bit, but today the reverse was the case.I was just reaching for the fashion magazine Stacey brought when she came to visit last week when my phone buzzed.Seeing Nathan’s name flash on the screen, I answered with a calm voice, trying to hide the surprise I felt. This should be the first time I am getting a call from him. "Hey, Nathan! What’s up?""Alexia, sorry to call out of the blue like this," he began, his tone unusually serious. “I know you are on bed rest and shouldn't be doing any work, which is why I feel like shit calling you, but I have exhausted
Ethan's POV I leaned back in my chair, my sharp gaze fixed on the report in front of me. For the umpteenth time, I wish Alexia was here to help me with this. Fielding reports was her area of expertise, not mine.I glared at the series of financial graphs glowing from my tablet screen, if only I could magically wish them away, thought, sighing deeply.Despite the report's importance, my mind was elsewhere. I rubbed a hand across my jaw, lost in thought, wondering if I should take a rare moment off and spend some time with his wife.I have been on these reports for the past two hours and I haven't made much of a progress.Just when I was about to push the report aside and take some much-needed break, my phone rang, jolting me from his reverie. Dad's name flashed like a beacon on the screen and a flicker of surprise coursed through me. I certainly wasn't expecting a call from him. He seldom called unless it was about business.“Dad,” I answered, my voice sounding professional, though w
Ethan's POV I picked up my suit jacket from the back of the chair I had hung it earlier, ready to call it in. It's been one hell of a day filled with a series of meetings. I had barely catch my breath since I got back from my visit with Ken.As I strode out of my office, locking the door behind me, I noticed the lobby was nearly empty, which isn't strange seeing as I am almost always the last to leave the office. Chloe had gone home about an hour ago.I walked through the main hall keeping my stride calm but purposeful.I know looked more relaxed than heI had in the series of meetings as if I was shedding the CEO mantle with each step toward the exit.I took the elevators to the down floor today. I want to conserve the little energy I have left because I intend to play some fun games with Alexia when I get home. I already anticipated the thrill of playing with her would be elicited inside.Stepping out from the elevator I strolled to where my car was parked outside and opened the p