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 to him. “Holy shit!” I put down my drink and exclaimed at the handsome man who used my car as a mirror.
“Why? Do you find him attractive?” Lee asked curiously. “Just a gentle reminder Selena that I am a possessive guy. An entirely possessive one,” he added.
I looked at him with disgust! “Is that a threat, Lee? Just because I had sex with you doesn’t mean that I belong to you already,” I reminded him.
“It’s not a threat, Selena. I’m just telling you that you are mine now, and I have to protect what is mine,” he continued before starting the engine, and this time, he drove too fast.
“You’re funny, and you know that, right? We are no longer in the fifteenth century, sir, that you have to act like that,” I reminded him.
“If you want me to be a criminal, then suit yourself. You can smile at anyone,” he mentioned.
“Impossible!” I just gazed at Lee for several minutes and waited for him to smile or admit he was joking when he said he would kill someone for being interested in me. “Are you making fun of me right now?”
“Not,” he affirmed.
I should be worried about his violent nature, but I decided to correct his belief instead of scolding him. “I am not your property,” I told him.
“Sooner or later, you will be completely mine, Selena. Whether you like it or not,” he added.
I pretended to shiver in fear and said, “That’s scary! Anyway, it’s far from happening. That dream of yours will never happen. In case you have forgotten, I am engaged with someone else.” For a moment, Lee was silent, and I believed he was considering his option.
“What if you will become pregnant?”
“Hmm, if it will happen, I am sure the wedding will be cancelled. Still, we have no future together.”
“Why?”
“Because you are you,” I answered.
“What do you mean by that?”
“My father will not let me marry you, and if worse comes to worst, he will bring me to a clinic for an abortion,” I informed him about the horrible truth.
“What will you do if he would suggest such a thing?”
“I still have to consider my options, Lee. One thing is sure, I don’t want to live as a poor woman,” I confessed.
“When you tried to elope that night, you were prepared to take the risk, weren’t you?”
“I was reckless that time. Do you know that as soon as I left home, my father froze all of my accounts? Look, I’m still working on my emergency fund right now, and it’s tough.”
“What about your trust fund?”
I frowned upon hearing him questioned me about the trust fund. Should I tell him the truth that there’s no trust fund for my account? That everything belonged to my father, and once I would cut our ties, I would be dirt poor and probably live in the gutter. “There’s no such thing on my account,” I admitted the truth.
“But your family is rich!” He exclaimed.
“My father is rich, Lee, but I am not rich, technically. I used to have access to everything, but after someone betrayed me with a huge amount, he was cautious when it comes to our finances.”
“What about your income from the business?”
“Well, that’s the only thing I have under my name which he couldn’t touch no matter what. However, I have grand plans for my business, and I’m saving for expansion.”
“I wish I could help you,” he mentioned.
“Thank you. I appreciate your thoughts to help me with my finances. So, going back to my main problem, I wished you would make some progress soon.”
“I’m almost there. I think your father has considered marrying you into Vera Group,” he stated.
“Why?”
“Here,” he gave me the newspaper with Richard Vera’s face on the headline.
He just announced he would be married soon, and the woman was rumoured to be in her mid-twenties. There was nothing much about the woman, but the man’s statement was vague enough. However, she couldn’t risk being married to an older man. “We should meet him as soon as possible,” I said.
“I will arrange it, Selena,” he promised.
I bit my bottom lip while considering my other options, and I believed I had to expedite the process of getting pregnant or being involved in a scandal. “Sleep with me tonight,” I announced all of a sudden.
“We just did it,” he complained.
“Make me pregnant,” I ordered out of desperation.
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
As I closed my eyes, I could see his face. When I laid in bed, I had a distinct impression that I had waited for him to return. My eyes felt tired, and while I struggled to remain awake, I heard him out in the hallway, albeit not as many obscenities. Once again, I closed my eyes and prepared to go to sleep. I had been sleeping soundly for a while when a loud bang on the door awakened me. Immediately, I got up from my bed and headed toward the source of the noise. When I opened it, Lee walked right in without having to be asked. “Hey, what do you think you are doing?” I asked after he comfortably settled down in my bed. Even though he didn’t answer, he started snoring heavily on my bed a few moments later. I had no idea what time it was, but I was stuck with something heavy on my thighs when I woke up. When I opened my eyes, it felt like there were a lot of cobwebs in front of me, and I couldn’t see correctly. I placed my hands on it and yelled in surprise when I discovered his leg
When I closed my eyes, though, I saw Lee’s face, and the moment we had had earlier came flooding back to me. I moaned and tried to distract myself from the erotic memory in my thoughts, but it was futile. As he plunged himself within me, I was plagued by the intensity of his look, and before I realized it, my hand had slipped lower to touch myself. “No, I must not do this,” I said to myself and withdrew my hand from touching the most intimate part of my body. However, I was unable to distract my focus, and I was unable to sleep. Finally, I got up and decided to clean my room. I needed something to distract my mind. First, I changed the drapes, and the bed cover followed. I also reorganized my closet and discarded the clothes that were seldom used. In a few hours, I was done, but I still missed him so much. I could see him intently watching over me whenever I looked around and wished I didn’t hurt his feelings and pride. I tried to stop him from quitting his job, but the man was adam
After his introduction, the world appeared to be spinning around me, and I felt like I was gripped by a sharp and throbbing agony that made me want to vomit. For a second, I prayed that the pain would be gone, but his betrayal was one of a kind, and I glared at him. “Did you bribe the agency that handled our security?” I inquired when I realized what he had done just to be accepted as my bodyguard. “No, I bought it,” he replied without feeling any guilt about lying to me. “What did you say? You bought the entire agency just to keep your lies?” Whoa, I was astounded at his cleverness. Nevertheless, my respect for the man changed drastically, and I was not too fond of his guts. “Why did you do it?” “Because I wanted to know my fiancée, and hmmm, I planned to convince you about not marrying me,” he answered. My eyes blinked several times upon hearing his explanation. Yes, I didn’t want to marry the man who was arranged for me, but hearing Lee say those words were like a knife to my
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