“It’s Rodrigo,” she breathed out. “I like him, and I don’t know how to behave around him now that...now that…he and I…we’ve…we’ve…” “Hold on,” he raised a hand, stopping her, “Will whatever you say scandalize me?” “I mean, we haven’t…but we…” A look of horror crossed his face. “Jade, please. I be
“You were always a sponge, ready to absorb whatever knowledge was imparted to you,” Jule told him fondly. “I’m sure you will do very well in life. I have full faith in you.”Anthony’s entire countenance stiffened. “Thank you. I do hope I live up to all your expectations.” Jule stared at Anthony, no
Jule had chosen a fancy Italian restaurant at Delhi Sehgal Plaza. The hotel was close to their office, and they reached in no time. They’d just about gotten seated and had placed their orders when the skin of her nape tingled. She looked up and froze. Rodrigo was entering the very same restaurant wi
Kaylee glared at her. Jade smiled back at her. Anthony cleared his throat to dispel the tension. Kaylee immediately focused on Rodrigo’s dad. “Mr. Bennington, how is Aunty Tiana?” she drawled. “I haven’t met her in so long.”“Rodrigo ought to bring you home someday to meet her,” Rodrigo’s dad said.
“Then it’s settled. You both will be my guests. Jule, what about you? Any chances of showing up this year to the race or the gala?” Jule clucked his tongue. “My bones don’t allow me to party so much.” “Which is his usual excuse for not wanting to do something,” Jade pointed out. Jule scowled. “S
“First off, it wasn’t a mere kiss, like you’re making it to be; it was more. And second, you had the whole day to talk to me about it, yet you didn’t. Then you flaunt another woman in my face right after our intimate encounter. And not just any woman. Kaylee. Really? And you expect me to talk to you
“Why? It shouldn’t make a damn difference to you. After all, you’re not attracted to me, right?”“I’m not going to answer that.” She tightened her jaw. “Remember, you owe me a question, Mr. Bennington.” “Right, I remember that,” he breathed out. “Ask.” “Are you attracted to me or not?” She finall
“How did you know?” “I’ve noted you watching him. I’ve seen how he watches you, like he can’t help himself. Rodrigo is known to be cold and hard. He never ever shows his emotions. The only exception I’ve seen to this is when he is looking at you.” Her heart felt like it would burst out of her ribc
“Rodrigo and Jade are perfect for one another.” Jule smiled. Tony chuckled. “I think everything we did for them worked out, starting from that text you sent me telling me to encourage the dinner plan. After Rodrigo mentioned where he was going for dinner, I ensured we went to the same restaurant he
“Why?” “It was named ‘Playing by Her Rules’.” He smiled, understanding her hint. “And just like that lioness in that painting, I will always protect you.” Now it was his turn to laugh out loud. And she loved it. She loved seeing him like this, carefree and so much at ease. “You are magnificent,
The horse pushed further into her hand as if in agreement again. She smiled. Xerxes reinforced her belief that he understood what she was saying, always. “I love how you communicate with my horse.” She looked sideways and found Rodrigo leaning against a pillar, watching her, arms crossed. “He’sou
He turned to Kabier and Sameer. “Thank you for your support that day. You guys stood by me when you didn’t need to. You were ready to battle your wives for me, and I appreciate that.” Kabier shrugged. “We all needed closure on your silly and childish squabble with our women.” Sameer nodded. “Besid
Soon after Jade had proposed to him, Rodrigo had whisked her off to Delhi and to his home. He’d finally slept properly again with her in his arms. His insomnia was a thing of the past now. Jade had even returned to work at FF. His woman was brilliant. One day, he was certain, she’d head the FF team
Three months later Delhi The late afternoon sun rays washed over his stud farm, casting a golden light over everything they touched. Summer hadn’t set in yet, and a light cool breeze was blowing, adding to the surreal ambience. The weather was perfect, just as his wedding had been. A few hours ago
Aisha and Jade laughed. Rodrigo felt like his chest would split open with all the happiness he was feeling. Jule and Anthony approached them. “I’m so proud of you, Jade,” Jule said. “You are brave and strong. You battled hard to win him, and now you have.” Anthony patted Rodrigo’s back and hugged
He swallowed through the lump in his throat. “I’m glad you pushed me away. Seeing you with Ayden opened my eyes. I hated it when he touched you. My heart burned when he touched your hair. Seeing you with him made me realize what a colossal fool I’d been. I figured that to get you back, I had to try
“Yes.” “Uh, okay…” He couldn’t for the life of him understand what was going on. She tilted her head to study him. “Once upon a time, there was a girl who fell in love with a prince, and they were happy for a while. But then he rejected her. Again and again.” His muscles tightened. He understood