CHAPTER 14

Audrey's Pov

My heart raced as he placed a little box in my hand as soon as I pulled away from our embrace, I smiled and opened the box a shiny diamond 'A' shaped necklace stared back at me.

I gasped as it catches the light and it glittered as I turned it but I can't accept this gift, I can't accept this. I lied when I said I deserved him because we are in this marriage for a selfish reason.

“Thank you, I don't understand why you did this anyway” I mumbled trying to sound ungrateful, he ignored my comment and pulled me towards the dining area then I spotted a beautiful cake on the dining table.

“Wow, you really planned this whole thing all by yourself?” I asked bewildered, “No I had help from our housekeepers and the decoration team, I would have loved to throw a party but I didn't know if you would like that” He replied and I smiled at the purple and silver color balloons, I would be a fool if I say this doesn't make me feel special.

“Thank you so much” I really appreciated his kindness and the fact that he did this despite how I had been trying to avoid him, “You don't have to thank me, I have to make you happy and what do you say about throwing a party? We can send out invites but then everyone will know about our relationship”

I see that was his reason, he badly wants to stake a claim on me. But instead of refusing I nodded in agreement, “Then it's settled, I will have my assistant take care of that in the meantime we should enjoy our dinner together” He pulled out a chair for me to sit on, and I scoffed at his attempt to be a gentleman when we both know he is anything but, “So I will be the one serving you for today, after cutting your cake you will get three wishes granted by me” He proclaimed and I burst into laughter, is he for real right now.

“As my what? Personal Santa Claus?” I chuckled as he did a mocking bow, “I can be your personal anything if you want” He gave me a teasing smirk, and I rolled my eyes.

“Don't be such a flirt all the time it's repulsive” I picked up the tiny bell on the table wondering what it was for, “We both know you like it when I tease you, that's for making orders but first” He took it from me and hit the bell with a fork, I flinched as all the maids and butlers came out of the kitchen wearing purple hats and white clothing.

“Happy Birthday Mistress Audrey!!” They all said in unison and I giggled as they blew trumpets and popped a confetti on me while singing the birthday song, I was close to tears by the time they finished and I hugged them muttering words of gratitude.

I did not expect this at all, I just got here and they were already showering me with love, Xander kissed my cheek as he noticed I was crying.

“It's okay, they are going to leave now so it will just be the both of us” He cooed and I nodded as they left the same way they came, the chefs brought in our dinner after that and my mouth watered as I spotted the roasted lamb.

That's my favorite meal and my mother was Australian so I made sure to try all their foods while growing up and that remains my favorite, the question is how did he know all these things?

“Do you like it?” He asked causing me to divert my attention away from the food, I pouted nodding like a little girl and he chuckled calling me cute but I zoned out completely.

Why did Amelia leave this for a jerk who hardly cares about anyone but himself? I guess I'm the lucky one who is going to get pampered and adored, after all, I never even know what that felt like until now.

“Now where do we start from? I'm all yours to control for today and tomorrow” He said tying an apron on his waist I couldn't believe my eyes, my cold husband who hardly cares about others was wearing an apron for me.

If this is a dream I don't want to wake up.

“What about the day after tomorrow?” I smirked and he rolled his eyes much to my surprise.

“Don't push it except you will agree to control me only at night, in my bedroom” It was his turn to smirk and I scowled.

“You wish” I grumbled and averted my gaze from him so he wouldn't see my flushed cheeks, he is always so bold about saying stuff like that to piss me off.

I can tell he meant what he said because he still thinks he can own me, unfortunately, I don't intend to give my heart out to anyone for now.

“Let's cut the cake first” I clapped my hand in excitement and he handed the knife to me, I blew the candles and made a wish before cutting the cake.

“So what did you wish for?” He asked with curiosity all over his face.

“That you stop being an asshole” I replied with a sweet smile and he arch his brows in disbelief, “Well I changed my mind you get three wishes from me and I get to ask two questions” He enunciated in a none negotiable tone.

“That's tricky are you trying to manipulate me now Xander? I heard you love to play mind games so don't tell me this is one of your silly games” I frowned as he ignored me.

“Fine ask me whatever you want to ask” I mumbled as he cut the lamb and diced it on a plate before placing it in front of me.

“You also get one wish granted because I'm not a selfish person,” I blurted out and regretted it almost immediately as he gave me an intense look.

I gulped and fixed my gaze on my place, the lamb suddenly felt good to look at. “Is that so, love?” He clicked his tongue and I picked up the knife and fork cutting the meat into smaller pieces.

“Yes, as long as you don't ask for something outrageous” I replied still cursing myself internally. He was silent for a while probably thinking of what to ask or that is what I thought, I chew on the delicious meat and moaned as I felt the mind-blowing flavor in my core. I lifted my gaze to see him watching me with hooded eyes and I paused when he suddenly said.

“Kiss me”

I choked on my food and instantly chugged down the glass of wine beside my plate, “Wait what?” I asked as soon as I recovered.

“Kiss me, Audrey, that is what I wish for”