At first, I thought he would say no, but the darn man just agreed to my wishes. He even grinned widely at the prospect of having my body. Before I went downstairs to take my breakfast, I wondered if I made the right choice of offering it to him.
Was I reckless?
Maybe I was.
Nevertheless, I should give it a go. It was only right to ask Lee for that favour. After all, if things would go awry between us or accidentally make me pregnant, my child would look good for sure.
Wait, should I do it to get pregnant?
Hmmm, the idea seemed absurd, but my unwanted pregnancy would make it easier to cancel the wedding, right? Brilliant idea! I clapped at my own cleverness and grinned widely at the first person I saw when I entered the breakfast room.
“Good morning, Aunt!” I greeted him with an unusual excitement in my voice, and she probably noticed it because she arched her eyebrows at me.
“What’s going on, Selena?” She inquired.
“Oh, nothing unusual. I’m just happy that we have an arrival of ten containers this week,” I replied. “Where’s Daddy?”
“He got an urgent call, and he’s off to Singapore this morning.”
“He just got home, but now he’s gone…again!” Actually, it wasn’t new to me, and I was used to seeing less of him at home. “I think I finally understand why my mother has poor health,” I muttered under my breath.
“Selena!” She yelled at me.
“Why? Did I say something wrong? If I am married, and he’s always busy at work, for sure, I will also get sick, don’t you agree?”
“Enough of it now,” she said while setting the table as usual.
“Aunt, don’t you feel bad about yourself? I mean, you have been taking care of me since I was young, and until now, you are still here. Don’t you have plans to start your own family? You are beautiful and rich,” I paused for a second when I noticed her darkened expression. “Alright, you didn’t like what I said.”
“Are you telling me to get married because you don’t want me to remain in this house? Just say it, and I’ll be happy to pack my things,” she stated in a dramatic tone.
“Come on, Aunt. You don’t have to be melodramatic about what I said. I was only stating a fact,” I reasoned out. “I didn’t mean to offend you or whatever, but I feel bad for you, Aunt Jenny. Don’t you agree that you have wasted your youth to take care of me? I’m already an adult, so you don’t have to worry about me.”
“For me, you are still a child who needs a firm hand to guide you. Without my guidance, I don’t know what will happen.” She said while shaking her head.
“Well, how about convincing my father to cancel my wedding to a stranger?”
“Selena, he knows what is best for you,” she said her opinion, and it was obvious whose side she was on.
“Let’s stop this argument now, Aunt. I want to have my breakfast in peace.”
“Where is Lee?”
“He’s done with his breakfast, and he said to wait for you in the car.”
“I see,” I replied before taking a spoonful of the special congee in front of me. “By the way, Aunt, I’m going to be late tonight.”
“Why?”
“I need to have dinner with the Commissioner tonight,” I replied.
“Since Lee is here to protect you, I am not worried, dear,” she said, and then we ate our breakfast silently.
On my way to work, I chose to be silent and didn’t speak with Lee. Suddenly, his closeness made me uncomfortable, and I wanted to get it done immediately. I was pretending to be busy with my phone when he cleared his throat.
“Are you shy now?”
“Please pretend that you’re alone in the car,” I told him.
“I wish it is the case, Selena,” he said.
“Try to do it.”
“I wish I could, but your fragrance is assaulting my senses now, and I can’t wait for tonight,” he whispered.
“Shut up or else,” I warned him.
“Or else what? You will back out? No, I am sure it is not your style to cancel a deal that was sealed with a kiss,” he continued to tease me.
“Just shut up, will you?”
“Alright,” he agreed.
However, when we reached the office, his presence was suffocating, and I had no idea how to deal with it. His woody fragrance also assaulted my nose, and I imagined his scent while doing my work halfheartedly.
I tried my best to be busy, or extra busy, to forget about the deal, but as the clock ticked by, I was so worried about what would happen later. When an erotic image played inside my head, I screamed in frustration.
“Are you alright?” He was immediately at my side.
“Go and buy me some coffee,” I ordered.
“But I just returned from buying your coffee about ten minutes ago,” he complained.
“It’s cold now, and I want a new cup!”
“Okay,” he agreed, and when he was finally gone, that’s when I was able to breathe normally.
What’s wrong with me? Even if it’s against my principle to cancel a deal without prior notice, I believe it’s only right not to proceed with it. The anticipation of what was about to happen was killing me, and I’d been on edge since I clocked in.
When he returned with my coffee, I sent him on another errand. The man complained since it wasn’t part of his job, and the office had a clerk who could do it, but I didn’t give him the chance to say no to me.
“Why are you doing this, Selena? Perhaps, are you scared of me now?” He asked.
“Why should I?” I pretended to be brave once again.
“We didn’t discuss this earlier, but do you want to have dinner first before doing it or after?” He asked; then I heard him laugh.
“What’s funny?” I raised my eyebrow while asking him.
“I was only asking about dinner, so you don’t have to be shy about it. Well, you are more adorable while blushing over something menial,” he stated.
Something menial? Spending a night with him was considered menial? How dare he to think in such a way? However, since I wanted to portray an image of being a sophisticated woman with several experiences with men, I smiled at him and said,” I think it’s time for me to leave now. We can’t be seen entering the hotel together, alright? Let’s order room service for our food,” I added.
“Sure, that will do.”
Two hours later, I was worried that he wouldn’t show up at our agreed time. For the 9th time, I checked my watch and couldn’t help but be nervous about his tardiness. What took him so long? I asked myself several times while pacing back and forth inside the hotel room.
I was about to call him when someone knocked on the door. Of course, I was cautious before opening the door. “You’re late,” I said after letting him in.
“I’m hungry. Can we eat first?”
I shook my head to deny his request. I’ve been anxious since I got into the hotel, and I needed to finish the task as soon as possible. I then took his hand, and we started to go up to the bed.
“Do you want to take a shower first?” I asked when he was hesitant to make a move.
“Yes. Can you give me a minute to clean myself?”
I had no choice but to agree to his request. When he stood up and sauntered towards the bathroom, I became even more nervous. If only he agreed to do it as fast as they could, then it would be over soon. The anticipation was killing her!
While he was in the bathroom, I paced back and forth inside the room, and my eyes kept on glancing at the door. I waited for him to come out, or maybe I was worried that he would vanish before accomplishing the task.
When he finally came out, I gasped for breath upon seeing his naked form. He didn’t even care to wrap himself with a towel! However, I couldn’t complain without appearing to be a hypocrite.
“Shall we turn off the lights?”
“Lights on,” he replied.
Without further ado, I stood up and sashayed my hips towards him. “Take off my clothes,” I muttered into his ears. Lee sighed, and I was curious to know what was going through his mind at that moment when his hands pulled down the strap of my dress. My dress had dropped to the floor, and the coolness of the air had instantly caused me to tremble. To allow him to unfasten my brassiere more easily, I moved closer to him, and he went to work on getting it off. Once it was loose, he instantly went to work on one of my breasts, licking and sucking on it while I gasped for breath. I placed my hands over my eyes and took pleasure in the ticklish, delightful sensation his tongue made while licking and biting my nipples. For a bit of a moment, he paused and stated, “You should touch me, too.” I couldn't focus on the task because I was fixated on the things his mouth did to my sensitive parts. There was a lot of strange eroticisms and wildness about it! I felt his hand on my waistband, and
“Do you think I'm a loose woman because I allowed you to touch me like this?” “Of course,” he answered honestly. “However, I am glad that you decided to do it with me first. Why?” Lying was something he should have done because his honest reaction wounded me. My attempt to get up was thwarted when his legs locked onto me. It was then that I informed him that I needed to go. I was astounded earlier by what happened! “We need to go home,” I reminded him, but the truth was, the sight of a man's naked body made me uncomfortable. “It’s still early, Selena. We can still do it one more time,” he stated. “What?” I was surprised when he suggested doing it again. “My God, Lee! Do you want to kill me?” “You didn’t die earlier, remember?” “It was different! I wanted it to happen,” I reasoned out with him. “You will love it,” he teased me with his flowery words. “And what will you do?” I inquired about it because we've finished the first round, and there was nothing else to do in the hote
While he was preparing to make a move on me for the third time, I rose from my bed and made my way to the shower. “Do you want to join me inside?” I tried to tempt him while squeezing my breast before his eyes. “It’s not a good idea, Selena. Go ahead and wash, then I’ll take you home.” I responded by arching my brows because when I focused my gaze on his manhood, it was growing bigger. Before I knew it, we were having sex in the bathroom once again. It was just a quickie. Nevertheless, the satisfaction it gave to both of us was great. Two hours before midnight, we departed the hotel and went home. We never talked much inside the car, but when we happened to pass by a coffee shop, I told him to pull over. “Go and get me a Grande of their macchiato,” I ordered him to buy me a coffee. “Alright,” he agreed without asking further. Being my bodyguard, he has a card for our expenses such as gas or coffee, and snacks. When he returned with my coffee, I smiled at him. “Thank you,’ I said
My proposal shocked my bodyguard tremendously. Initially, I thought he would refuse to accept my offer, but the darn man didn’t let a one-of-a-kind opportunity become wasted. He agreed to be my partner in bed, with no strings attached. In the beginning, we both wanted to indulge in our sexual cravings. He was nice to me, and in return, he could have had sex for free, but deep down, I wanted more. It was hard to accept that I liked his affection more than his body or the pleasure that I could from his body in the long run. “Is there something wrong?” He asked me after we did it, and I just remained in bed, feeling unimportant and used. I shook my head in response and said, “Don’t worry about me.” “You look sad,” he noticed, so I had to fake a smile. “I have no reason to be sad, Lee. By the way, have you set an appointment with Richard Vera?” “He’s not available as of the moment. I was informed he’s out of the country.” “I see. While waiting for his return, can you check on the o
Supposedly, I planned to talk with my father about Lee’s position. After everything that transpired between us, I was worried to become so involved with him. When my father refused to let him go, I shifted to plan B. Luckily, he agreed to it, or should I say that he had no choice but to agree to my whims. “This is so sudden,” Lee complained after he pulled over in front of a medium-sized bungalow house. From the outside, the house appeared massive. It was constructed with brown bricks, together with white decorative stones. The windows, which were long and rounded, contributed to the overall aesthetic of the house and the fact that they were found in a symmetrical arrangement. The property was outfitted with an ordinary kitchen and one spacious bathroom. It also featured a vast living room, four bedrooms, a modest dining area, and a multimedia room. The building was noticeably shaped like a sphere, and the terrace extended all around the home, encircling it completely. The roof was
When I looked at him, my eyes instinctively moved to his remarkably smooth hands, and I found myself wondering why I had just noticed it. “Will you cook for our breakfast, or should we just order for a delivery?” I asked for his opinion, but his response was only a blank stare. I snapped my brows together while waiting for his mouth to open. “Why do you have to do this, Selena? You were living just fine, in a mansion, with several servants. Why do you have to make things complicated?” “Because I want to,” I said before dismissing him out of my sight. There were two bedrooms on the second level, but only one was unlocked, and the other was shut and bolted. The locked chamber was meant for my collection of toys and books. Aside from that, it has a love chair which I purchased online. I haven’t tried doing it in the love chair, and I had no idea what convinced me to buy it. As I stared into the love chair in pink colour, someone suddenly entered, and I panicked. “Nice,” he said. “Yo
When I informed him that he was the main reason I left my primary residence, Lee was adamant to go back to the mansion. He even called my father first, and as a result, several men in their tuxedos waited outside the bungalow. I was so furious at Lee for meddling in, and I refused to talk to him while we traveled back home. Upon our arrival, I immediately saw my aunt, who was more than happy to see me again. It was less than twenty-four hours, but her facial reaction told me that it was wrong to leave her alone. “Aunt,” I greeted her with a smile before letting her embrace me tightly. “I missed you, pumpkin.” “Aren’t you overreacting? It’s less than a day!” I complained to her because I was only gone for less than a day, yet she made me feel guilty. “Where’s my father?” “He went to the resort,” she replied. “Busy as always, isn’t he?” “Just let him do his things, Selena. Have you had your dinner? Should I prepare the table? I am sure that both of you are hungry,” she stated. “
When I bargained with my father, I didn’t expect to lose my chance of getting out of the marriage he arranged for me. When I asked him for confirmation in case he was wrong, I heard the same answer repeatedly. Why did I fail to notice it? When he invited the couple for dinner in our home, I should have seen their intention. Why did I become so blind that night? “Goodnight, Selena,” Lee said after he accompanied me up to the door of my bedroom. I knew it was already late, but I needed to do something to relieve my worries. “Come inside,” I told him in a low voice. Nevertheless, it was a voice full of demand, and he had no chance to refuse. “Do you know what I learned tonight? I am getting married to someone from the Salcedo Group.” “Did he tell you?” “Yes, and I am so furious about it now! I heard that the men from Salcedo would never agree to a fixed marriage, but what happened? Was it just for publicity?” I bent out my frustrations at Lee, and the man didn’t know what to say. “Do
I was taken aback by the property where he took me after the wedding. From the exterior, this property seemed to be luxurious. It was constructed of grey brickwork and had white cedarwood ornamentation. Tall, circular windows allowed plenty of natural light to enter the residence, and they have been strategically placed throughout the structure in a reasonably symmetrical design. The property was furnished with a standard kitchen and three bathrooms, a large living room, two bedrooms, a small dining area, a library, and an oversized garage with plenty of parking spaces. The structure has a rectangular form to it, and beautifully landscaped grounds completely encircled it. A large number of smaller windows would let plenty of natural light enter the rooms below the roof. Besides the home itself, there was paved land around it with numerous party areas, such as a luxury grill and a campfire. I was amazed at the design, but it was expected for Liam to own something gorgeous. “Vera buil
The majority of the female guests were taken aback by the edginess of my wedding dress, but the majority of the male attendees were drawn to my cleavages. I shook my head in surprise when I realised that even married guys were staring. When a marching song began to play in the background, my father appeared behind me, and the two of us went together toward the red carpet that had been spread out on the ground. Over the years, he practiced hypocrisy, and he successfully convinced everyone that we were on good terms. “You should get an award for being the finest actor in the world, Daddy,” I said with my teeth gritted, and when I turned to look at him, he grinned at me. “It will be over soon,” he whispered back as if his statement would make a difference. I was so preoccupied with my predicament that I completely missed the presence of the guy waiting for me at the altar. I looked around for my groom, but I couldn’t seem to locate him anywhere. “Can you tell me where Robert is?” “T
The skyline was dotted with towering buildings, many constructed within the previous ten years or less. The city was seeing unprecedented growth in employment, which has received a great deal of attention. Several distinct cultures have left their imprints on education and the personality of the city as a whole. What was once a city of little variety has evolved into a fusion of everything. The sense of belonging to a heterogeneous society has made its imprint. One may choose from hundreds of clubs, theme restaurants, and diners. Those looking for something different could go sightseeing, touring the city, doing aerobics, or visiting one of the numerous other recreational places. “My parents can be talkative sometimes,” he suddenly said while he turned left in the next corner. “Your parents? Wait, are you saying that we are going to dine with them?” “Yes. We are heading towards one of your restaurants,” he said. I slapped his arm to question his motive, but he just ignored it. Th
Robert remained quiet and puckered his lips in response, and I frowned at him! Was he under the impression that he could intimidate me with a severe look on his face? He has to rethink his position! I stepped away as he walked towards me as if he was going to kiss me! As soon as he got close enough to kiss me, I ran upstairs like a coward and didn’t look back. An hour later, I went downstairs to talk to my father, who had just gotten home. It was up to me to persuade him that my marriage to Robert would be a complete catastrophe. The bodyguard stayed in the shadows but kept a close eye on me at all times. “Daddy, can we talk?” “Can you tell me what it is this time?” He inquired in a severe tone that made my palms shiver in terror every time he spoke. “I don’t get along with Robert, Daddy.” “You’re not required to do so. Just get married to him and let him save you from total humiliation! Your future is safe in Robert’s capable hands!” He said it in a matter-of-fact tone, which I
When Robert stared at me for a second, I thought he would rebut my accusation, but he remained staring at me, and it was uncomfortable. When he remained silent and just stared, I arched my brows at him and asked, “Are you not going to say anything?” “You used to like me when we were younger,” he said, implying that I had a crush on him in the past. I thought I would die of annoyance when he mentioned the ‘crush thing’ from the past. “It’s all in the past, Robert. While it is true that you are still good-looking, I don’t think I can survive living with you. You smelled like a dead person!” “Having body odour is normal, isn’t it?” “Oh, my God! Here we go again,” I let out a sigh of exasperation. When he tried to come closer to me, I yelled and turned around. I hurried towards the door, my hand covering my lips with the other hand. He had feet that smelled like a dead animal, and I felt sick to my stomach! Could he get any more repulsive? “Selena, wait!” “Stay where you are, please
Robert was rendered speechless, but it didn't take him long to change his expression. In a split second, he stared daggers at me, and the way he looked at my neck, and I was worried he would strangle me to death. For a moment, I felt relieved that my father hired a new bodyguard who was probably lurking near us to save me anytime. "Are you looking for the bodyguard? I'm sorry to disappoint you, Selena, but he's not here now and wouldn't be able to save you. Do you understand what I am trying to tell you?" "Yes!" I replied, and without any warning, I ran towards the safety of my room. When I heard him call my name again, my hands shook in fear. When I looked behind my shoulders, I saw him move a little, and as he got closer to me, I became so nervous and almost peed on my clothes. I pointed my finger at him and warned him incessantly not to come closer, but he merely grinned as if there was something funny going on. "Stop where you are right now!" I shouted at him. "Selena, what's
When Robert called my name again, I was worried he would do something terrible to me, so I ran away, and I heard him laugh from a distance. What's his deal? I tried to call Layla to ask her some questions about Robert, but her phone was turned off.With a heavy heart, I went outside for fresh air. From the balcony, I strolled towards our manicured garden and headed towards the swing. I missed spending time in the swing with Lee or my aunt. Speaking of which, I recalled I had something to discuss with Aunt Jenny, so I immediately dialed her phone number.However, it was out of the coverage area. I tried again, but I got the same result. Anyway, I gave up on calling her and shifted my focus to the surroundings. While staring at the budding flower close to me, I couldn't stop thinking about Lee. Every day, I have been checking for an article that would mention the union of Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo, but I couldn't find any write-ups.For the nth time, I sighed in frustration. I
When he mentioned my pregnancy, I narrowed my eyes at him and wondered how the Hell he knew about my condition. For several days, I tried to ignore the issue. As soon as I noticed the delay in my monthly period, I purchased a pregnancy kit that could help me confirm my suspicion. When it was time to use it, I waited patiently, and when it turned out to be positive, I nearly collapsed inside the bathroom. It was such a shocking turn of events, but I couldn't blame anyone for my negligence. I wasn't taking birth control pills when I allowed him to sleep with me. It was reckless, but I was not thinking correctly during those times and let my emotions take over my mind. I let my emotions control me, so I had to bear the consequences of my actions. "I am going to raise my child alone," I declared in front of my father. "Says who? I won't let you ruin our reputation," he stated in a monotone which was even scarier. "Daddy! What about my life? Is it more important than our name? Are you
There was no announcement about Katherine Hamilton’s engagement with Liam Salcedo on news outlets and television, but I knew they were planning their wedding. Some of our common friends mentioned it, and except for Layla, they were all happy about the upcoming union of Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo. Since I was not in the mood to go back to work, I asked my father to lend one of his managers to manage mine for the time being. It was a risky move, especially when my sea freight business had been doing well in the previous months, and we were headed to expansion. I tried so hard to convince myself and go to work, but my mind and heart wouldn’t cooperate! I knew I was wallowing in self-pity and self-destruction, but I couldn’t stop myself from being so melodramatic. I was aware that forgetting him and moving on were the only options to survive the recent heartbreak, but everything about Liam Salcedo haunted me! At night, I would see him in my dreams! During the daytime, I was a