‘Why are you guys inside our suite? Who let you in?’ Clara demanded when she finally got her affairs in order.
‘We got in last night, and you said you wanted to rehearse and set up the equipment before the presentation, so here we are. Tada!’ Max said with jazz hands waving in the air. She just rolled her eyes.
‘You guys are too early. I still need a nap. Baz didn’t let me sleep last night. Please leave.’ she plopped down on the sofa, snuggled with a pillow, then yawned and closed her eyes.
‘Clara, are you serious? Do you really want us to leave?’ Jeremy asked. He stood up, ready to leave at a moment’s notice. After everything else, he will always do what will be best for Clara, so if she wants to rest, then he would leave her alone and herd the group
Downstairs, the hotel staff had cleared the entire outdoor area to accommodate the most important event happening today. They place an arch covered in vines and calla lilies on the outer edge, overlooking the beach and the sea.Sebastian tried to do everything not to let the cat out of the bag. This event was going to be a surprise. And even though deep in his heart he knew her answer, that she wanted to marry him, he still couldn’t help but feel apprehensive about her reaction. Clara was not a simple person. She was very complex in her reactions and outbursts. He prayed to all the gods in heaven to help them today.There was no denying that as soon as Clara steps in front of the doors that led to the patio, she would know what he had planned for her because waiting at the door was her father, Nathan Jacobs. Ready to give her away.
During the wedding their family had a truce, all for Clara’s sake. Celine declared a ceasefire and said hello to her parents. Took a few pictures with her sister like they were one happy family, even though underneath, there was tension every time Nathan Jacobs, her father, glared at Max. If she did not like him now, she knows that whatever she does will never please him. So she concentrated on having a good time with Max instead.They were slow dancing to the music, Celine’s arms wrapped around Max’s neck while he had his arms around her waist. ‘I keep on telling your dad and anybody that would listen that I would marry you someday, but I never asked if you would want to marry me? I don’t see myself with anyone else other than you in my life forever, and my heart breaks every time your parents say no to me, but I would like to ask you, anyway. Celine Marie Jacobs, would you m
‘Let’s go to Vegas and get married.’ Celine blurted while she lay on the sun lounger with her eyes closed.Max looks at her disbelievingly. ‘What?!?’ She opened her eyes, surprised by his tone.‘Let’s get married. I figured my dad would never agree to us getting married. He will just keep trying to find someone, and I will keep saying no.’ she shrugged as she gauged Max’s reaction. She wondered if he would say no.‘To eliminate all the drama. Let’s do it. So he can’t say no.’ She sat up and stared at him directly.‘I’m… I’m not disagreeing with you. The idea passed through my mind, and I was going to ask you about it. It’s just weird that you said it first.
The wedding was simple, with no fanfare, and a cute little old lady playing the piano. But you could feel that the atmosphere surrounding their group was full of promise and of love.Sebastian rented a limo to usher them around town, from the hotel to shops to get her dress, the license office, and the chapel. Celine felt like a celebrity as she alighted from her carriage.Celine was happy that Clara volunteered to come with them to Vegas. She was confident this is what she wanted to do, but she still felt a bit scared that the consequences of her actions would be catastrophic once her parents learned about her marriage. But she shook her head and dispelled that thought as she let the excitement from the people around her take over and have Max’s love overpower every doubt she had in her mind.Celine bought a
Max folded the belt in half and pulled it taut, making that awful whipping sound that always meant you were getting punished. Celine swallowed the lump in her throat as she looked at her husband’s face. ‘What are you doing with that belt?’ she asked nervously.‘Before I tell you what this is for. I want you to strip,’ he said while leering at her body, pulling at the belt again.‘Everything?’ she asked while she slid the sleeves of her dress down her arms, exposing her naked breasts. ‘No bra, I see. No wonder I could see your perky nipples through your dress earlier. There’s punishment for that.’‘What? I can’t wear one underneath the dress. It would ruin the look,’ she defended as the dress slid down to her feet. He shrugged. ‘We&rs
Monday morning saw the newlyweds back at the office, bright and early. Max had a presentation coming up, and the impromptu vacation they had in Hawaii had set him back. He needed to work double-time just to prepare for his pitch.Celine decided to stay since Sebastian was in town anyway, so she would return to work when she was ready. She hung out with her sister and lounged in her room all day, sleeping when she felt tired. Right now, she had happiness written all over her face as she interrupted Max for some attention.‘Husband, I think you have been working so hard all day. I think you need a break,’ she drawls while removing his tie. She was straddling his lap with her legs folded on the side of his swivel chair. Max moaned and closed his eyes as he felt her rubbing her body against his. The woman was insatiable. He gave in and made love t
In Max’s office, the siblings, Clara, Max, and Jeremy, together with Celine and Sebastian, were sitting on one side. While Tory and Nathan sat across from them, not close together because Nathan was still carrying a grudge, but on the same side of the couch so the kids could see their expressions. Security was summoned earlier to defuse the situation, and the group of men who responded followed everyone into Max’s office to make sure they were available if needed. They were protective when it came to their employers and were ready to jump in. ‘You guys can leave. We can take it from here.’ Clara said dismissively to the guards. She did not want them gossiping about Max’s family because of what they will hear today. They were trustworthy, but since she did not know how sensitive the information would be, she wanted to grant Max his privacy. ‘I would rather one of us stay,’ the guard who had a baseball cap on stepped forward and replied in an insistent tone. Clara looked at him quizz
She was 17 and in no way developed as a woman, so it was easy for him to look the other way. Plus, her face was caked with too much makeup, making her look like a donut covered with too much sugar. This was fine with him because the more reason he didn't need to look at her, meant he was clear of any sins, and he badly needed this job. Victoria tried her best to seduce him, but everything was fruitless. She was a client and a stepping stone he would use to be good at his job. If Andrew could manage this pint-size, demanding princess, then he could manage anything the security business would throw at him and his life. It was just one step toward achieving his goals. Five years, he gave himself that much time to save up and become somebody. When she couldn’t get him to pay attention to her, she turned to partying and her friends. This was more work for him because she kept disappearing at these so-called parties, leaving with her friends, that it became a game. How successful they woul