“Mason?” Lisa muttered in a whisper. “W..what is going on here?” She asked, looking around fearfully. “Where are Chris and my friends?“We are here.” They chorused, stepping out into the light from their hiding place.“What is all this?” She asked, breathing heavily. “Did you all know about this?”Mason swallowed, shifting on his knee. “Baby, I know you are confused and probably angry right now, but I promise it was all my doing. I made them join hands with me. I am sorry.” He held her gaze.“Mason. This is... I wasn’t expecting this.”“I know. And I know messed up, and I feel really dumb about it. I should never have treated you the way I did. You're absolutely right. You deserve someone who will always fight for you, and I want to be that person, if you'll give me another chance.She didn't know what to say or how to answer. Tears filled her eyes, making them feel hot, and she was afraid they might spill over.“I love you a lot,” he continued very strongly. “I love you so much that
Mason Remington didn't seem to mind that he was destined to spend an eternity in hell; he was so ready if that meant he had to take his eyes off her. He couldn't seem to concentrate as soon as she walked in. And could you blame him?The woman turned heads with her curves and radiance. She made the other women in the room look drab and unworthy when they stood next to her.He couldn't believe Lisa Woods had come. Yeah, not that it was so strange, their families were close, but he’d always just thought such events didn't interest her. His company, Remington Atlantic, was celebrating the grand inauguration of yet another new hotel. Not that he wanted to boast or anything, but he was undeniably successful. With a snap of his finger, he could have anything and any woman he wanted. Well, almost every woman.He couldn't have her. The one thing he craved for her more than anything else.She was absolutely stunning standing there, giggling about God knows what to those people. Showing her perfe
Lisa Woods was speechless.There was something about the man that just made her stupid. She was unable to speak, think, or construct coherent thoughts. His kiss was exactly how she pictured it in her fantasies and imagination, and it was hard to believe this was all happening. Her legs shook and wobbled, and she prayed she wouldn't fall because of her high heels.Nothing in the world could have prepared her for what just happened. Mason had kissed her. He'd not just kissed her but dragged her away from the crowd and ravaged her.Her lips still tingled from his sensual assault. She was wrecked. Wrecked. Was she dreaming? She knew she hadn't drunk that much, so she was sure it wasn't the alcohol. It was Mason. The man was lethal to her senses. Her fixation.Oh God, she felt sorry for Ross. Her little feelings for him had just been flushed down the drain. In total honesty, she was never actually in love with him. Their families sparked their relationship, and he had been attempting to win
“So, let me get this straight. You bailed on coming to my place for dinner last night so you could go to some stuffy grand opening of Mason Remington, your brother’s friend’s hotel, and while you were there, Mason specifically told you to come to his office tomorrow. Which you think is for an interview in his office at eleven in the morning?”Lisa slumped on the couch in the morning across from her boyfriend, Ross, rubbing her eyes to get rid of the sleep hanging over her. She should not be doing this, lying to him, not after all he had done for her.Ross always provided generously for her an apartment, clothes, and money, just whatever she needed; even though after graduating, she’d made an effort not to rely on him for support.It was a miracle that she completed her master’s degree and graduated with honors. Much earlier, Ross and Chris had pointed out that it was a perfectly useless degree. Chris had wanted her to pursue a business degree. He wanted to bring her into the “family” b
Lisa got out of her car and handed over the keys to the valet. She was driving a CRV, nothing fancy; she just needed to get somewhere, and she despised having to wait for a driver. She was in front of Remington Atlantic and couldn’t help but appreciate the positively gorgeous weather. The wind ruffled her hair, hinting that the little chill was inevitable. The days were getting cooler than usual.She hurried into the high-rise building and dug out her security pass. To get by the turnstile leading to the elevators. She was given the pass when given a tour of the offices when it opened a few years earlier, but she hadn’t had to use it very often since she was usually with Chris when she visited.She checked her watch when she got on the elevator. It was five minutes to eleven, and she was one of those people who was always early. Being late made her anxious, especially with being unsure of the outcome of the encounter she was about to have. She figured, at least, to make a good first
The firm but gentle command washed through her, causing a haze of confusion.Her eyes widened as her gaze found him; she rose, her legs shaky, and she rubbed her hands down her thighs in an attempt to steady herself. Then she took that first step and walked around his desk to where he was still seated in his executive chair.He reached for her hand, and once his fingers intertwined with hers, he dragged her down onto his lap. She landed clumsily, but he adjusted the chair to create more room for her, so she was nestled against his chest and tucked into his side.He went for her neck with his free hand and gently dragged her face, so she was looking directly at him. Their eyes were matching, and their faces were just an inch away from each other. On the other hand, he held her back, pushing her closer to him.“The relationship I’m proposing is quite different,” he said. “I’ll not have you agree to it without knowing exactly where you stand and what you can expect from it.”“How awfully
Instead of driving back to her apartment, where she knew Ross might be waiting, she stopped at a park just two blocks from where she lived. She was going to have to tell him her real feelings now; she knew in her heart that she had already accepted Mason’s proposal.There was no way she could say no to him. She didn’t have the guts.At this hour of the morning, the small park wasn’t usually packed. Children, nannies, and little preschoolers are the majority of those present. She had tucked the contract into her bag and gripped it to her side as she walked to an empty bench farthest from the playground, where she could be sure of some solitude.Mason’s imperious demand that she comes work for him resurfaced in her mind. She could as well live off the men in her life for as long as she wanted, but with the money Chris had put into her schooling, she needed to figure out her next step and also to make herself feel better about the fact that she wasn’t wholly reliant on Chris and Ross.Ove
She arrived at her apartment precisely 5 minutes after leaving the park. She let herself in, closing the door behind her.She stood alone, leaning against the door, her heart thumping wildly, the heat between her legs aching as she remembered the day's events. She had had a crazy day. She took off her shoes and walked from the sitting area and into the bedroom, lying on the bed in a jump. She was still going over everything in her head when she heard a knock on her door.It had to be Ross, she reasoned. He came a bit early, but that just made everything faster. She'd tell him today without a doubt.“I thought you would not be coming until 6. You finished work early?” She said as she opened the door to meet an angry Mason. She stumbled as she attempted to move backward nearly sprawled on the floor. Mason lunged forward and caught her before she could fall. His hands remained firmly wrapped around her arms even after she'd steadied herself. Her cheeks flamed with embarrassment, and she
“Mason?” Lisa muttered in a whisper. “W..what is going on here?” She asked, looking around fearfully. “Where are Chris and my friends?“We are here.” They chorused, stepping out into the light from their hiding place.“What is all this?” She asked, breathing heavily. “Did you all know about this?”Mason swallowed, shifting on his knee. “Baby, I know you are confused and probably angry right now, but I promise it was all my doing. I made them join hands with me. I am sorry.” He held her gaze.“Mason. This is... I wasn’t expecting this.”“I know. And I know messed up, and I feel really dumb about it. I should never have treated you the way I did. You're absolutely right. You deserve someone who will always fight for you, and I want to be that person, if you'll give me another chance.She didn't know what to say or how to answer. Tears filled her eyes, making them feel hot, and she was afraid they might spill over.“I love you a lot,” he continued very strongly. “I love you so much that
“Mason?” Lisa muttered in a whisper. “W..what is going on here?” She asked, looking around fearfully. “Where are Chris and my friends?“We are here.” They chorused, stepping out into the light from their hiding place.“What is all this?” She asked, breathing heavily. “Did you all know about this?”Mason swallowed, shifting on his knee. “Baby, I know you are confused and probably angry right now, but I promise it was all my doing. I made them join hands with me. I am sorry.” He held her gaze.“Mason. This is... I wasn’t expecting this.”“I know. And I know messed up, and I feel really dumb about it. I should never have treated you the way I did. You're absolutely right. You deserve someone who will always fight for you, and I want to be that person, if you'll give me another chance.She didn't know what to say or how to answer. Tears filled her eyes, making them feel hot, and she was afraid they might spill over.“I love you a lot,” he continued very strongly. “I love you so much that
“Have I ever told you how jealous I am of you?” Desire asked Lisa as they stepped out of the shop closing for the day.“What do you mean?” She asked.Desire pointed at Mason who was standing by the car with a flower in hand. “There. You went from Jaylen to the utmost breathtaking man who doesn’t mind withstanding the pain of nature just to see you. How do you do that?”Lisa rolled her eyes playfully. “Don’t be silly. I will see you tomorrow. Bye!” She waved at her.Mason raised his body slightly and stretched out the flower to her. Lisa collected it gingerly. She had thought he would stop coming after she ignored him to go with Jaylen. Also, none of her friends were willing to tell her what ensued between them and Mason when he brought the flowers over.He has been trying really hard to make her see him by indulging in little gestures. Lisa wasn’t certain about the next step to take with him yet. There are still many doubts about what he intends to offer her. The love is evident, but
Mason shifted backwards wondering what the ladies would do to him. Amber is the only one he is familiar with.“Is everything okay ladies? Is there a problem?” He asked.“There might be after we have this discussion,” Amber replied. “These are also Lisa’s friends and I doubt you knew that. Meet Trina, Jennifer and Jade. Guys, this is Mason.”“Nice to meet you.” He said waving at them.“He does look breathtaking.” Jennifer murmured unable to hide her delight.“Smells nice too.” Trina added.“He is right in front of us. Can we behave?” Amber rebuked.“Come and have a sit.” Jade said to Mason. “When Lisa said you were coming, we thought it would give us a good chance to talk to you. So, you have nothing to worry about. We just want to have a conversation as adults.”Mason nodded cautiously sitting on the couch. Just in case he would need to bolt. Women aren’t nice when they choose to gang up against a person. He would hate to be their victim.“Will you like something to drink?” Jennifer a
“Lisa!” Her friends screamed as they hugged her tightly.Lisa laughed heartily at the sight of her friends. It felt like forever since she had last seen them.Just as the girls had promised they came down to the valley to spend some time with her. Each one taking a leave of absence from their workplace.“I am so happy to see you. You look well.” Trina said, caressing Lisa’s cheeks. “Must be the works of a certain mister.” She winked, causing the others to laugh along.Amber held onto her hand like she feared she would disappear. “I have missed seeing your face. Please, Lisa, never leave without prior notice ever again. Nothing feels the same without you around.”“That is so true.” Jennifer and Jade chorused.“I miss you all so much.” Lisa cooed as she lunged at them again. “Come on in you all. I have a lot to tell you.”The girls seemed eager to hear what Lisa had to say. But she took her time instead, served them drinks and allowed them to settle before dropping the bombshell.“Mason
Lisa’s first instinct at the sight of Mason was to slam the door in his face, but her hand slid off the door instead and she stumbled backward in utmost shock.“W…what are you doing here? How did you get here?” She stuttered.Mason took two cautious steps into the house to see if she would yell at him to go back. When she didn’t utter a word, he invited himself in and shut the door.“Lisa, listen, I am sorry if my being here is pissing you off, but I haven't been able to do anything without you. I know…..”His words didn’t get to leave his lips as Lisa jumped at him kissing him aggressively. Mason lost all focus and wrapped his arms around her tightly, returning the energy. They charged at each other like their entire life depended on it. He ripped off the dress she had on and in less than a second their clothes were scattered around the room.“Baby…..” Mason called out panting.“Don’t say anything.” She let out a shaky voice. Her pupils dilated with lust.He harkened to her words and
“What the hell do you think you are doing here?” Chris questioned, surprised to see Mason standing casually next to his car in front of the restaurant he had come to have lunch with his business partners.Mason held up a tight smile. “I…I was just passing by and caught a glimpse of your car.”“Cut out the bullshit and own up to what you have done.”He huffed. “Fine, I had you followed from the office. You didn’t respond to my calls.”Chris frowned in displeasure. “What is all of this about, Mason? Do I have to get a restraining order for you? You have become more of a pest with each passing day. My answer still remains the same. Stop being a nuisance for goodness sake.”His words pelted Mason like a burning pebble, but he didn’t let that deter him.“You know what I am asking of you won’t cost you anything, Chris. Why won’t you give it to me?” Mason asked.He looked frustrated. “Why are you so adamant? Why does everything have to always go your way, Mason? Lisa is no doubt clear that s
“What the hell do you think you are doing here?” Chris questioned, surprised to see Mason standing casually next to his car in front of the restaurant he had come to have lunch with his business partners.Mason held up a tight smile. “I…I was just passing by and caught a glimpse of your car.”“Cut out the bullshit and own up to what you have done.”He huffed. “Fine, I had you followed from the office. You didn’t respond to my calls.”Chris frowned in displeasure. “What is all of this about, Mason? Do I have to get a restraining order for you? You have become more of a pest with each passing day. My answer still remains the same. Stop being a nuisance for goodness sake.”His words pelted Mason like a burning pebble, but he didn’t let that deter him.“You know what I am asking of you won’t cost you anything, Chris. Why won’t you give it to me?” Mason asked.He looked frustrated. “Why are you so adamant? Why does everything have to always go your way, Mason? Lisa is no doubt clear that s
Jaylen blinked in confusion at Lisa’s reaction. He can’t seem to fathom the very reason she chose to go violent.“W…what did I do?” He stuttered.Lisa growled like a wounded animal. “You have done everything wrong. Don’t you dare ask me such dumb questions again. I am not the kind of person you will get just because your ego can’t take a rejection. Never ever!” She screeched. “Never cross my path again!”Saying her piece, she hastened her steps flagging down a cab to take her home. Lisa slammed the door shut as soon as she got into the house, almost like she feared Jaylen would come after her for putting her hands on him.Her eyes watered as she slipped to the floor feeling her entire body quiver. His words resounded in her ears like Mason’s. If she continues this way, she would be doomed for life. Nobody wants to hang around a bitter person like herself. At the same time, she knew men like Jaylen well enough to know that they think too highly of themselves and believe it is okay to l