Leo and Stella walked into the banquet hall. Ben and James stood there waiting behind the door.They bowed to their boss and his lady. Stella smiled at them, she always thought that they were her good friends."How's everything?"Leo asked his bodyguards who were in charge in general for the company on this event."Everything's going well, boss. So far so good. The president and Madam are over there talking to important guests."James answered."All the guests have arrived and are served. And you are on time, boss. In a bit, the opening speech will start as scheduled."Ben took his turn to report to the boss.Leo looked at his father. He sat at the head of the VIP table. He wore an elegant dark suit, talking to a group of businessmen and acquaintances.On the other end of the table, his mother was sitting there. She looked beautiful in a light blue evening dress her hair was bunned up professionally. She was talking with a group of women. And his parents sat facing each other. Remindi
"That night, I am sorry."The gentle voice whispered near her ear. His breath was hot that she felt goosebumps all over her skin. She was aware of his tall and strong body with muscles. Michael always took good care of his health. He still had a very well-built body without fat on his stomach. The age only made him look more dignified and powerful."I forgot it already."Said the soft voice. She was lying. She had never forgotten that night. The night he returned to see that she was packing her suitcases, preparing to move to the country home.He was very angry. That time, the children had gone to bed already. They had talked about it before and agreed that Leo would be with Michael while Sam would go with Jacqueline until he grew up. Michael stormed out after saying harsh words to her. He also kissed her aggressively with no gentleness as if he wanted to punish her. He went out again and did not come back until morning.When he came back, it was too late that she had already left wit
It was one a.m., Sam came back to the penthouse and told everybody that all went well as plan. So, Leo rang Ben and James to tell them the latest situation. The two were stationed at the electrical control box for the VIP floor! That would be the next step!They were in the kitchen as Sam and Sofia were hungry. Stella served them the Thai porridge. They were scooping it down and no talking. Leo was sitting and put in arm around Stella's shoulder.Stella noticed that Sophia did not talk to Sam much. And she was grumpy when looking at him. Stella did not want to interview any of them yet. She let them eat first and would talk to them tomorrow about their problem. For now, everybody had to help the president to get his Queen back first."What's the matter? When are you going to stop making that face at me?"Sam could not stand it anymore. She was so irritated since they left England and did not talk to him. When he asked she would answer with her snappish tone.Sophia refused to look at
Jacqueline brought her suitcase and her belongings to Michael's room with his help. He put all in the bedroom. He put her suitcase near the wardrobe. She hung the dresses in her arm in there. His clothes were hanging nicely on the left, she put hers on the right."You can take a shower first if you want. I will have to arrange my clothes first."Jacqueline told him. Michael nodded easily. He took off his suit jacket and hung it on the wardrobe door then took off his white long-sleeved shirt. Jacqueline turned her side to him. She felt a little uneased as it reminded her of their time together."I won't take long." The deep voice said and walked to the bathroom. She glanced a little and saw that he put on the hotel soft bathrobe. He disappeared.Jacqueline still was not sure if it was a clever decision to stay in the same room as him. But she had no choice. No way she was going to let Sam and Sophia travel to stay at another place. Her baby had just arrived from the long journey. She w
Sam and Sophia had finished taking a shower just before the power was cut off. Sophia leaped onto the bed while Sam walked to the big windows and pulled the curtains open to let the light from outside shone in. "You can go to sleep in the living room."Sophia ordered. She pulled the blanket to cover up to her neck. Sam ignored her order. He walked to the bed and jumped in, snatched the blanket from her to cover himself, left Sophia only a corner of it! She snatched it back and he did not let her do it easily so they were fighter over the blanket like two children!"Hey! Are you crazy? This is my room. I don't mind to share it with you and now you can't just have the blanket for yourself. It's so freaking cold here. "He said while pulling the blanket to cover himself. But Sophia pulled and she got the whole lot back. She hurried to flip and roll to get it to wrap around her.Sam was not able to pull it anymore so he dragged her to embrace and put his long leg across her thighs. Sophi
When they returned to the penthouse. Ben and James had all their shopping bags up to the living room and let the boss take care of it after that. Leo had put some bags in the bedroom and put the rest where they belong as Stella instructed him to do. He was thinking about the unfinished business with Bernardo. It was about John's debt which the jackass Bernardo was messing about by not picking his phone up to talk and sort it out properly with him. So he thought he should give Bernardo a visit, get it over with.So Leo ordered the car to be taken out again after they had dinner."Where are you going? I thought you are going to invite your parents, Sam and Sophia to talk about Christmas."Stella asked the man when seeing him put on his jeans and black jacket ready to go out. It was dark already as it was winter.Leo walked to her and pulled her into his arms. She smelled lovely as always. "My father called me already, he is taking my mother to dinner at the restaurant. Sam and Sophia
Bernardo shouted out loud, skewing his face with disgust. And then he had to turn to shoot at the enemies at the same time.Leo felt so dizzy because of the way Bernardo was pulling him too quick."Help me, Birdie. My back. Ork!"He pointed at his back. Bernardo did not understand."What?!!""Oh, fuck! I feel so fucking sick. Rub my back, quick!"He ordered Bernardo. Normally, when Leo had morning sickness, Stella would pat and rub his back gently to soothe him and to help to get the thing out of his system and it worked every time. Bernardo gasped, could not believe what he just heard."What?!""Hurry up! ... I must throw up to get all out of my stomach to get it over with. ...Fuck, man! pat my back. Now! QUICK!"At this time the fighting began to subside. The sound of many cars drove away from the area. And soon everything stopped. The fighting was over.Leo was now in a crawling position. Bernardo stood beside and hit Leo's back hard!"Ouch! Shit, man! Do it gently! Ork!... Are y
Leo was in the car back to the hotel. He put his hand in his pocket and frowned when there was no phone in there!"Holy shit! My phone. I've lost my phone."He said furiously."Where did you lose it, boss?"James turned to ask. Leo shoved a hand in his hair. He felt so frustrated to just realize as he was going to call Stella to tell her that he was on the way home."I think when I was fighting and jumping around. Or it could be in my jacket's pocket. Call Bernardo's men. Ask them to look for it for me, James."Leo told James. James had Murphy's number so he hurried to call."What is it?" Murphy's voice came through."My boss has lost his phone somewhere in your boss's property. Find it for him, will you?"James asked. Leo had noticed that his bodyguards and Bernardo's bodyguards were acting like friends rather than enemies."How the hell could I do that?"Murphy asked and sounded unwilling to do so.Leo sent a signal that he would talk to Bernardo."Murphy. Is your boss there?"Leo a
When Stella was due to give birth, Leonard took her to the private hospital. He was with her all the time in the delivery room, supporting his beloved wife. Until when he saw the baby came out in front of his eyes. Leo felt so overwhelmed with happiness to witness and being with her in every step of the baby's natural vaginal delivery. The doctor and nurses did what they had to do according to the procedures in the delivery room.Later on, Stella was transferred to a VIP room. The little baby had perfect health, weighed 7.5lb. He could cry very loudly as though he was trying to announce his coming on earth to everyone to know. "Very good. That's my son! You must be loud and clear just like your father." The new father was very pleased with his baby. He was standing and looking at him in the cradle. Stella was looking at the tall handsome man who never left the baby's side yet since they had arrived in the room.He looked up at her then walked to sit on the bed beside her and bend d
That night, everything went well. The party had finished at midnight. In the penthouse, Stella stood in front of the mirror. Leonard came to embrace her from behind and planted a kiss on her shoulder. They looked at each other in the mirror. He lifted her left hand up with his. They were wearing wedding rings. He smiled happily while looking at their joined hands. "Do you like the ring?" He asked, raised her hand to kiss. His heart was overwhelming with happiness. They were really married and their hearts were united as one now. "Yes. I love it, especially the message." Stella answered. His ring was engraved 'Forever Wine' on it. And hers had 'Forever Leo' on it. He reached out to rub her belly gently. "Hey, baby. Your mummy and daddy are now married. Are you happy? I love you so much and I can't wait to see you." He said softly while caressing her stomach gently. Stella smiled. He was so adorable when he was talking to the baby like this. Leo turned her to face him. "From now
"You don't have to put your nose in my personal business and worry about me. Just pay attention to your own stuff. Mine is well taken care of."James said and lifted the glass to sip. Ben laughed in his throat."Really? I am glad to hear that. But let me know if you need my help. Looking at your slow motion I don't know how many more New Year's Eve to count down for you to get your own Eve."Ben was teasing his slow friend."Hey! Have you ever heard the saying...Slow but sure? A good man won't take advantage of the woman he cares for." James responded. "Wow, since when you become a gentleman?"Ben pretended to make a shocked look."Well, when you meet the right one, you will understand, man. And stop barking. It's time to count down now."James said. Then the boss raised his glass up."Ready everyone? Let's do it!"10... 9... 8...7...6...5...4...3...1...Happy New Year!Then the boss pulled his missy to kiss to celebrate their new year and more happy moments to come.Two weeks after
Stella kept herself warm with a thick and soft sweater, coat and scarf. She wore black jeans and boots. All that was because Leo had to make sure she was not going to get cold. The square and shopping center was crowded, full of shoppers. People were walking and rushing like armies of ants, their hands were full of bags. The big Christmas trees, the lights, and all decorations made the atmosphere look exciting and made people feel joy in their hearts, ready for the special time of the year.Stella walked hand in hand with Leo having Ben and James followed."Don't walk too fast, you might stumble. And I don't want people to walk into you." Leo said. Stella smiled at him and nodded just to give him peace of mind."I think you should go and sit down at the coffee shop. Let me do the shopping. It looks crazy and I don't feel like seeing you walking here and risking to be knocked down."Leo said when he saw that there were too many people. He decided to take Stella to the nearest coffee
"Yes, they are. But I have put them nice and tidy in the drawer for five times already and you keep taking them out like this, um..."She was teasing him. Leo shrugged and ignored her words.Ben and James were laughing silently, so amused to see their big boss being crazy around the baby's cute stuff. It had been a week since the boss found his missy and brought her home. Now they understood each other and being so sweet to one another. "Wine, don't walk too quickly, you're gonna fall."The sentence Ben and James had heard a lot recently. The boss warned his missy every time when she lifted her feet from A to B which was only in the penthouse and it was a very safe area."I am very careful here, don't worry."She said and lifting Summer's toy basket up. Leo hurried to take it."Don't lift it. Why are you so stubborn? How many times do I have to tell you not to carry any heavy things?"He scolded. Stella looked at the man who carried Summer's basket and picked the puppy's toys up from
After eating, they returned to the room at 1 a.m. Leo carried his small suitcase which he always had in his car just in case.They brushed their teeth and changed clothes and jumped into bed and snuggled together. The weather was cold outside but warm inside just like their hearts right now, warm and filled with love. "I missed you so so much."He said and kissed her gently. Stella put her arms around his neck and kissed him back. They were telling each other by using the action to show their love to one another until the room was filled with the heat from the love telling process."I couldn't eat or sleep. Without you, life isn't the same for me. "The deep gentle voice whispered. The big hands removed all his and her clothes and finally naked.He touched and kissed her until she felt her body become hot from the heat of desire."Me too." She whispered back to him. They caressed one another until their breathing had become faster. Leo kissed on her neck and licked her nipples. He s
Stella lifted her face up to look at him."Let's get inside."She said and pulled him into the room and closed the door."How did you find me?"She asked, walked to sit down on the edge of the bed. Leo followed and sat beside her."Summer."He answered. She nodded to acknowledge as Summer had a tracking device on him. She looked down at her hands. He pulled her into his arms again. She leaned her face on his wide chest. He put his chin on her head."Why did you run away from me? I worried to death that you might be in danger and get hurt."His voice shook when asked. Stella bit her lower lip, trying not to cry."I am just stupid. I don't know what I was thinking. I am sorry to make you worried."She said with a sober voice, the tears started to flow out again. Having seen him like this, she was happy but hurt by the memory buried in her heart for a long time. Leo pressed the chin on her head."I understand."He said gently, his hands touching her back to soothe her.Leo felt relieved
Leo drove to the apartment parking lot. He was hoping she was here. Somebody opened the door and he followed then he went up to her apartment and was pressing the bell. But nobody answered. So he was sitting on the floor in front of her room.Leo called James to asked if she came back home yet but the answer was no. He kept calling her and left messages. Time had passed slowly than ever for Leo. He called Sam and Sophia in case she decided to join them but they did not know and now they were worried, too.Leo believed she would be here so he was sitting leaning against her room's wall. He was awake until three o'clock then he fell asleep. Leo woke up about five. He rang the bell in case she came and sneaked in while he was sleeping but no response. He went down and asked the security there. The guy said he had not seen her come."Where are you, Wine?"Leo was so worried and stressed. The weather was very cold and she had not taken her medication and supplements with her.Where did she
Stella told the taxi driver that she wanted to stop at the supermarket on the way to the apartment. There was a place that allowed small pets to go in with their owners.She wanted to buy a few things, milk and coffee for example.When being outside like this, she felt lonely. She missed him because of the habit that he had always been with her by her side. Why did she let the silly emotions attack her like this? The feelings of jealousy and painful memory. She should not let it hurt her at all. As it was not the present. It was the past and it's long gone."Oh ... I'm sorry."Stella hurried to apologize when her trolley accidentally bumped into the back of an American woman."It's okay. No worries."She turned to said to Stella and she was staring at her for a second. "Um ... Are you Thai?"She asked. Stella nodded and gave her a smile."Yes. I am. How did you know?"She was surprised that the lady could point out."Well, I am an American-Thai.""Realy? Wow! I am Stella Willaiwan,