KATE
"You must be kidding," he said as I parked in front of the La Perla store on Madison Avenue. I laughed.
"I said James couldn't buy it."
"So you need my approval; is that why I'm here?"
"Don't be grumpy," I said, unbuckling my seatbelt and leaning in to kiss him. "Let's go."
A smiling blonde approached us as we entered the store.
"Hello! How are you? Can I help you?" She ogled Nathan while he looked around, scanning him from head to toe.
"Hello! I want to try some pieces from the new collection."
"Sure, follow me."
We exchanged names, and I picked out some pieces to try on before she led us to the fitting rooms, leaving me alone with Nathan.
"Have a seat." I pointed to the salmon-pink sofa across from the mirror.
"Kate... this doesn't seem like a good idea. Not now."
"It's a great idea." I smiled.
I entered the small cabin to try on the first piece, a white set with floral designs and a ga
KATEMy father confirmed that he would come to visit me on Christmas, but I felt like he was hiding something; he was acting strange. On Thursday, I was alone. Nathan had an important meeting at the company.Another day with my face buried in a book. The nights seemed harder sharing the bed; I didn't know who would go crazy first, and the tension was building up between us.I was trying to mentally prepare myself for the event the next day. To officially announce our relationship to everyone. Couldn't Nathan just be an ordinary guy? And not a billionaire celebrity? The media frenzy around his life was hell, and I was hoping it wouldn't affect us.On Friday, I forced myself to go to a beauty salon to get my hair and makeup done. This kind of event required more than my own skills to get ready.I chose a long black dress with a side slit, thin straps, and a small neckline. I decided to leave my hair loose, with the incredible waves done by the ha
KATE"I had to see it to believe it. So, it was him all along? Ryan?" John asked with a familiar smile."Huh?""You made me think you hated him. But my suspicions were right after all. Love and hate always go hand in hand, don't they?""Sorry, John, it's complicated.""Do you trust him?""Why are you asking that?""I don't know. It's weird, considering he was your boss.""Are you trying to insinuate something?""Some people just can't accept that they've lost." Nathan appeared behind me, placing his hand on my back. His tone was irritated."Excuse me," John said, stepping back."I'm not your damn trophy, Ryan," I growled between my teeth, pulling his hand away."No, you're not. You're the woman who just put me in an embarrassing situation with my cousin and my friend.""Like all the times I bumped into the fucking wo
NATHANShe wasn't in bed. I searched the entire apartment, but I couldn't find her. Where could she have gone so early?I asked James to check if she had left. He confirmed she had gone around five. What did that mean? Did she give up on us?Yesterday, I couldn't control myself; I let anger take over. But how could I not, given that situation? Why the hell did Niels decide to show up at the event when he knew Kate would be there with me? And then that damn John had the nerve to approach her and insult her, and we were all at the same table, with my damn cousin leering at Kate.Why did things with her have to be so difficult? Why couldn't I control myself when it came to her? It was already hell not being able to touch her the way I wanted for an entire week, and now this.Right now, she must be hating me. I acted like a jerk, and I couldn't blame her. I said I wouldn't chase after her anymore, but I was wrong.KATEI wok
KATE"I'm here. Do you really think I still need to decide?" he said."You were a complete jerk yesterday.""I let anger consume me. But how could it be different? Do you think that situation was easy for me?""No. I know it wasn't, but it doesn't give you the right to act like a jerk.""I'm sorry.""If you want to move forward with this, I hope you commit; you need to control yourself. Your possessiveness is extremely toxic; no relationship would work like that.""I'll try.""Try? I'm serious, Nathan.""Fine.""Then I hope this matter about Niels is closed." He nodded silently, still staring at the ceiling."My intention was never to hurt you. Believe me. I thought we would never be together again." I said.I knew it wouldn't be easy for him to get over that; it would take a while, but I hoped he would at least try."Are you angry with me again?""No.""It doesn't look like it."He remained silent."See? You keep everything to yourself. You don't talk.""You're annoying. I preferred
KATEMinutes later, we were all seated at the table, and the food was incredible, with the table full and beautiful.Part of me was very happy to be with them and to have finally come clean to everyone about my relationship with Nathan, despite everything.I was also happy that my father was with us. After losing my mother, I had never felt this sense of belonging to a family. And Nat's family was amazing.My father seemed at ease, and that made all my concerns disappear."So, Mrs. Ryan managed to convince you to spend New Year's Eve in another country?" I asked.He was sitting to my right."I really would, my dear, but I won't be able to.""Then I'll go home and stay with you.""It's not necessary. You should go and stay with your boyfriend. Enjoy yourself.""I won't leave you alone.""I won't be alone.""How so?" I furrowed my brow in confusion."I guess this isn't the best time to tell you this, but... I'm getting to know someone.""What? Is my dad dating someone? "For how long?"
KATEThe next morning, I was awakened by a knock on my door. Nathan stood there, shirtless. He looked like he had just taken a shower. How could he be fine? No hangover whatsoever?"Good morning, princess of perversity," he said before entering my room, passing me."What?"Did that mean he was in a good mood?"I've come to tell you about my plans for us tonight.""I can probably guess...""Smartass."He lay down on the bed, putting his arms behind his head, causing his abs to flex. Oh, God!"I want to spend tonight with you at my cottage in East Hampton," he said."But don't you think my dad is here, and I can't leave him alone?""I talked to him, and he told me that he sees no problem in staying here. We'll be back tomorrow before he leaves for Texas.""Wow! You were fast.""I figured you'd object. You always do.""And showing up here half naked is part of your plan to convince me, isn't it?""I think that's just your perverted mind at work.""Do you really want to go to the Hamptons
KATEI took a quick shower. The smaller cabin next to the house had glass doors and windows on all walls, except in the bathroom. There was only a sofa and a huge television furnishing the space.Nathan had already set the table when I returned."I'll take a quick shower and be right back," he said before grabbing his things and leaving.The shower didn't help me feel less excited. My whole body was craving him. The tension was increasing with each passing minute.Dinner was almost torture. The pasta was delicious, but watching Nathan eat only worsened my state. How could someone be so sexy while eating?He seemed a bit nervous, and I had no idea why, but the amount of wine he drank confirmed his nervousness.When we finished, he went out to light the bonfire a little ahead of the house, close to the sea. It was dark, and I could only see him when he lit the fire. I could also see what I thought were chairs.He walked back to g
KATEI woke up with a wave of pleasure coursing through my body. I opened my eyes, looking at his face between my legs. His eyes met mine before his tongue slid over my sex once more.I moaned in response. It was dark, and only the moonlight streaming through the ceiling windows gave the room a sensual ambiance.He wrapped his lips around my clit, sucking eagerly. His tongue roamed everywhere, between my folds, reaching deep inside me and repeating it over and over."Oh, God… I missed this," I moaned.He slid a finger inside me, thrusting quickly and hitting that spot, making my body squirm as he sucked me. He looked really hungry, determined to drive me crazy. "Yes! Yes!" I encouraged.Nathan added another finger, increasing the speed. I moaned in desperation, feeling my body tremble. I bit the back of my hand to avoid screaming."Come, beautiful," he said, his lips pressing the words against my skin. All my focus was on t