Stavros' POVIt was crazy busy inside once I got in. My eyes automatically scanned the area looking for my friend particularly. He is usually sitting in our favorite spot, but I didn't see him there or anywhere.I strolled aimlessly across the crowded room with my eyes scanning each guest until I spotted someone familiar.A certain green-eyed I've been trying to get out of my mind.My heart suddenly beats like a goddamn drum, too loud I could hear it in my ears so loud, it felt deafening. Feeling the butterflies were set off inside my stomach. I find it weird. I've never felt it before.For some reason, I felt giddy. Excitement filled me overwhelmingly, and the possessive part of me, which I realized I had in me, nagged at me persistently.She's sitting alone on one of the lounges, animatedly watching people dancing, all smiling while sipping her drink. She looks like she's enjoying herself.I was about to walk in her direction when someone patted my shoulder from behind. I grunted in
We both don't believe in love."Planning to tie the knot soon?" I teased.He scowled at me. "Yeah right!" he snorted sarcastically."She's back to Russia, dude. I didn't hear anything from her ever since I told her I can't be what she wants," he burst out into laughters.We were talking about our past relationships, and we just laughed at every experience we had during our Harvard days.Then, I suddenly felt the need to go to the washroom. I excused myself and made my way at the very back, behind the long bar.My eyes unconsciously ran through the crowd in the bar. The girl with a slender back caught my full attention. I stared at her smooth, glowing skin exposed from the backless dress, I knew instantly it's her.I couldn't take my eyes off her back.The need to empty my bladder was all but forgotten.When she turned her head to look at the man beside her, I stiffened, and I could feel my blood rushing through my veins.I suddenly felt the irritation growing within me. My hands uncons
I gave Jayson a grateful nod when he slid on the counter my drink towards me. Grabbing my drink, I took a tentative sip, my eyes trained on her."Can I meet them, if you don't mind?"I'm persistent. She gave me an anxious stare."Sure," she agreed eventually.I almost jumped on my feet as I felt like I won over that prick, who didn't seem to get that his existence wasn't needed anymore.She turned to the other guy, much to my annoyance, and said goodbye politely.I heard the guy asking for her number, and I suddenly felt overwhelmingly possessive over Alessandra.Curling my hand around her slim waist possessively, I grunted. "Let's go, Alessandra!" I scowled unconsciously.My possessive beast within me howling like a mad bull, unstoppable. Her sweet scent wafted through the stifling air and filled my nostril.It was intoxicating. I badly wanted to bury my nose into the crook of her neck, and lost in her smell.God, she's a goddamn temptress. An innocent one.She looked up at me, and g
A slender, tan woman, that smells good is my weakness."Where did you come from, Alessandra?" I asked, trying to make a light conversation.She eyed me suspiciously, then she spoke calmly."I'm originally from Spain. I just moved here recently with my best friend," she replied flatly. She still looked uncomfortable and it made me feel unhappy, but I just brushed it off.She must've heard all the bad opinions from my employees, and she probably believed them.I had to give her time to get to know me better."Wow! So what made you move here?" I asked, staring intently at her.Odd that I became so interested in her.I guess I just want to know her better, a thing I've never indulged in with my previous flings.She's not one of my flings, so there it goes.For some reason, she intrigued me.I'm used to girls swooning with my presence, but she's the complete opposite."It was my best friend's dream to work here in New York. I just tag along," she shrugged her shoulders again in nonchalance
Alessandra's POVAfter a few attempts of calling Lucy, finally, her voice rang on the speaker. "Hey, where are you?" I asked worriedly, shooting Stavros a glance occasionally.He's staring at me intensely, and he's very close, causing tingles to run down my spine.It makes me feel nervous, and my heart is racing so fast, that I thought I wouldn't be able to keep up, and I would end up losing my consciousness, here in the parking lot."I'm sorry, Ali. I met this guy... err..." she paused briefly. I could hear the guilt in her tone. "His name is Alex, I mean Alexander Russo, and he invited me to have a coffee. You know, it's too crazy inside the bar, and we couldn't understand each other, so we thought we should go talk elsewhere quieter. I'm so sorry, I was thinking of sending you a text, but it slipped out of my mind," she explained apologetically.I'd like to say something like, heck Lucy, you met a guy and you have forgotten your best friend. Over a stranger.But I held my tongue.I
Can he be nice for once? And can't he get it? "Get in, Alessandra!" he demanded. "Or I'll do it myself, and surely you're not gonna like it," he added sternly. I didn't miss the threat in his baritone voice.His cold eyes were now staring impatiently at me.That amused look is all gone, he's now acting like a dick.No! This moron doesn't even have "please and thank you" in his vocabulary. Does he even know what "please" means? But the way he stared at me, I know he was not going to let me get my way, so I decided to give in, just wanting to get home and away from him, soonest."Fine!" I said through gritted teeth, as I stomped my feet involuntarily."But you don't have to be so bossy!" I snapped, not caring if he's the CEO. Who cares!"Such a dick!" I mumbled under my breath, but much to my dismay, he heard it.I slid into the car, glaring at him before he closes the door, then rounded the car.He slid into the driver's seat and grinned at me smugly. "Oh, you have no idea how much
"It's Lucy's brother," I shrugged, as I turned on the water filter, then place the glass under the running water. I turned it off when the glass was almost full.I turned around clumsily, and I collided with his solid rock chest.How in world did he get so close to me without noticing? His hand reflexively shot out and curled it around my waist before I fell on my back."I am so sorry!" I mumbled nervously as I realized the water spilled all over his chest. My heart still beating wildly against my chest.I felt my cheeks burning with embarrassment.I stupidly wiped my free hand on his wet shirt, trying to dry it.Of course, it didn't work, his drenched shirt clung to his chest, and it only outlined his well-defined chest. Hard and ripped.I gulped, audibly.He was just staring at me amusingly.Then, his gaze slowly moved down and rested on my lips. I could feel his breathing fanning against my cheeks. I could smell his breath, minty a hint of alcohol, and his natural male breath.How
"I'm sorry, Lucy." Furtively glaring at Stavros, "this is Mr. Stavros Demakis, CEO of Stavros Shipping Corporation," I introduced him briefly, sounding a little throaty to my annoyance."Oh!" Lucy grinned. "He's the guy at—" I gave her a warning look, widening my eyes at her. "Oh, never mind!" she giggled, catching my silent warning.Stavros shot me a curious look, trying to get an answer.I just shrugged my shoulders.He finally tore his inquisitive eyes away when he realized he won't get any answer."You must be Alessandra's best friend, whom I should thank," he smiled, extending his hand.Lucy glanced at me briefly, confused.I just shrugged my shoulders in nonchalance.She averted her eyes back to Stavros and nodded with that big bright smile."Yes, the one and only," she beamed as she took his hand for a brief handshake.She eyed me with her eyes brimming with curiosity.I groaned silently.I'm sure she won't stop later bugging me to tell her the story.After a short pause, Stavro
I suggested, “Let’s step outside,” so she could dress in peace, without feeling rushed or observed. And I walked out the door with mixed feelings. Mortified and angry.I heard my son’s sharp voice command the girl to leave immediately, promising a call when he was free.“Is dad here too?“ Alexander
Despite the tumultuous journey of our marriage, filled with laughter and tears, our love has proven resilient, weathering every storm.I was happy. Overwhelmingly blissful.And until now, we still love each other. We respected each other. In every major life decision, we’ve always had an equal voice
Although, when he turns twenty-eight, my husband will give him the Demakis Corp, as promised.“Honey, I’ve been thinking about a trip to Greece to see Alexander.” I randomly blurted out as I popped a piece of asparagus in my mouth.We were having dinner.Stavros sat in the middle of the long dining
Yes, he still makes me giggle like a giddy teenager.“Stop wriggling,” Stav chuckled, his breath warm on my ear, “or I’m gonna drop you,” and I frowned.“Do you understand that I’m pregnant? Of course, I’m heavy. I’m fat!“I hissed, a little stung by the truth, the words like a bitter taste in my mou
“Done, Mommy,” he proudly exclaimed, a grin splitting his saucy face as he held up his empty plate. “Can I leave now?” he asked in his sweet little voice, melting every ounce of resistance I had to put up with them.“Daddy will clean you up first,” I smiled as I put the plate of spaghetti in front o
“Hand it to me,” I demanded, my gaze sharp on Alex, a sweet smile playing on my lips that belied the warning in my eyes.My son shook his head vigorously, the familiar scene a blur of frustrated sighs and clenched fists.“I promise I will eat my dinner, Mommy. Just let me taste it,” he begged, smili
“There’s nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or happier. Or more exasperated. Or more... secure.” — Jim ButcherWarning: Sexual Content. Please be guided.….Alessandra POV5 years later...“That is gwoss, mommy!” My second three-year-old son, his face screwed up in a stubborn frown, exc
“Are you okay?” I asked.“Sorry, I woke you up,” she murmured hoarsely.She looked like she had just vomited everything she had eaten the previous night, and her face was devoid of color.“Should I call a physician?” I asked, worried eyes sweeping her pale face. My heart pounded as unpleasant though
Her legs clamped down around my neck, and I held them apart as I devoured her as if I had been starved for years. Her resistance only fueled my desire to please her more, as her cries of ecstasy spurred me on.My skillful tongue fucked her, sucked her hard, then lapped it up and down. Sucking, lappi