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CHAPTER 8 MABEL’S COUSIN IN TROUBLE
Two weeks into the cruise, the Al Fahezi entourage was called back home due to an emergency concerning the youngest child of Sheikh Abdullah and Sheikha Mariam. Farinah has gone missing. Devlin was supposed to meet up with the entire entourage in Greece a week before but due to an emergency occurrence in his businesses in the US, he had to fly to New York instead and then fly back to the UAE because of what happened to Farinah. Pursuing Mabel was the least of his worries as he needed a clear head to figure out the kidnapping incident. Knowing the authorities in the UAE, he was somewhat frustrated because news of these cases were blocked. If not for an insider who was friends with the family, Devlin couldn’t have figured out who was behind the kidnapping. While he was busy with his new business in Abu Dhabi, it appeared that his half-brother was busy trying to destroy his businesses. Devlin was at a loss because as far as he is conc
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A week after Ami was released from hospital, Devlin was not working in the villa anymore. Since he got his office in downtown Abu Dhabi, he stayed there most of the time. As Ami did not want to be coddled, and after reassuring her cousin that she will be alright, Mabel accepted the post that Devlin offered, Her first week went well as it was only a matter of setting up Devlin’s office which to her opinion is already set up just fine. At first she was apprehensive because she thought Devlin’s partners would be sharing his office space. Her apprehension was gone when she saw the office. There was only Devlin’s desk and hers which was directly opposite his. On her first day she wore a skirt suit which hugged her body and Devlin nearly expired from his seat. Although her desk has a smoked glass paneling, with the light from behind her, Devlin could glimpse her sexy legs as she crossed them although he scolded himself for looking below
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Mabel awoke when they reached a charging station for Devlin’s Tesla. She was comfortable and when she awoke, she noticed why. A soft flannel blanket was wrapped around her. Devlin’s thoughtfulness cracked the wall around her heart a bit. That thought froze Mabel. “Oh no, not again!’ she whispered, thankful that he didn’t hear. This unsettled her. He mustn’t know otherwise, it would be easy for him to manipulate her feelings into letting him in. She has been building walls around her heart for fear of being hurt again. But Devlin has also been chipping away at it second by second. She covered her discovery by asking if they could have some coffee. “You really are a woman after my own heart Mabel. Coffee of course and with some cakes too?’ Devlin grinned with some boyish charm.
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When they arrived at Devlin’s place, Mabel was three sheets to the wind and she was no longer in control. Surprisingly Devlin still has his wits about him. Since the harbor wasn’t that far from his apartment in the corniche, it was no task to drive there. Mabel did not even notice when her dress was nearly off her body. It was only Devlin’s utter self-control that saved her from being ravished in the yacht. When they arrived in his apartment, Devlin did not have the will to bring her to the spare room and being drunk as she is, he stripped them both to their bare naturals. He barely had time to wash himself and her before he slid under the covers and embraced her from behind. Mabel was too drunk but when Devlin slipped his arms around her, she snuggled closer wiggling her bottom against his groin in the process. Despite being drunk, Devlin contented himself with pulling her naked body to his. He sniffed in her sce
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During the Thanksgiving/Engagement Party, Devlin didn’t expect to be asked as a chaperone to Rain and Ami. He was enjoying dancing with Mabel and then was pulled aside by Ali and asked if he and Mabel could chaperone Ali’s lady love whom he jilted just to satisfy his honor. Devlin wanted to pound Ali at that moment. First, he was engaged to a woman not Ami, next he asked him to be a chaperone, just when he was having the night of his life. Mabel no longer withdrew whenever he kissed her probably because of the hundred kisses she owes him but she also seemed to be more at ease with him. True, he wouldn’t break his promise to himself of not taking Mabel against her wishes but he will enjoy whatever liberties he can take within acceptable places of course. A Filipina seen in public being kissed and manhandled is considered by some as a loose woman. He did not wish that for Mabel so he tries to corner her where nobody can see them. It
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More than a month has passed since Devlin went to the US and Ami, Rain and Mansour have not returned from the Philippines as well. It was understandable for Ami’s group because of the death of her uncle and the conclusion of the investigation regarding the disappearance of his son who turned out to be his step-son after all. Although Mabel was no longer Devlin’s temporary PA, she was the OIC for the cafe he left in her care. Before he left for the US, he hired a manager,two baristas, Fred,his accountant and a male PA who was rather quite attractive. Devlin did not count on him getting infatuated with Mabel so his departure for the US pushed through, had he known his PA would fall for her, he might have stayed. As it is, Mabel had to deal with the PA on a daily basis. Because of the nature of her double jobs, the sheikh was kind enough to let her work remotely so she doesn’t have to commute daily unless he needed her personally whic
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After a week in his apartment where Devlin remained gentlemanly aside from a few stolen kisses, Mabel decided it was time to go back to her rented hotel accommodation. She couldn’t stand the temptation of offering herself to him no matter the consequences.Devlin seemed to be content with just cuddling and Mabel couldn’t take it anymore. Since Rain is now the co-owner of the apartelle next door, he offered a place for her there. Devlin did not object as long as she was nearby. If it takes forever for her to feel comfortable around him without thinking of him seducing her, he will wait. Rain and Ami noticed Devlin always within the vicinity and sometimes with the diplomat’s clingy wife on his arm but they found out he was overseeing the extension to his cafe. The cafe was doing great, having Mabel oversee it was a plus. It was a cafe that caters to the majority of the middle working class in the UAE. It was almost always full a
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Before they all returned back to the UAE, both Gonzales and Abelanco families played guides to the guests from the UAE and Devlin saw first hand how the Abelanco brothers and their mother cherished Mabel. There were times she was treated like a fine china but most of the time they let her decide what’s best for herself and give her their advice or opinion. She listened to them before acting. He also saw how she treated their vendors at the market when she took the time to tour him around. The marketplace was clean and orderly and no rotten smell permeated the air. Strawberries abound in every stall but Mabel informed him that Eliza, the sheikha’s new PA’s parents own a strawberry farm and they were invited to go. The outing to the farm was a delight for Devlin as he was able to tease Mabel out of sight of her brothers and mother. When he found a shed towards the end of the field, he pulled Mabel inside and proceeded to kiss her wit
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Bathed and fed, Mabel reclined comfortably on Devlin’s bed or more or less on Devlin. She still felt lethargic but she was grateful for Devlin who was holding her tightly as if fearing she would disappear again. He was also nuzzling her neck and every now and then nibbles on the length of her neck. She would shiver with pleasure and he seemed to enjoy it as he kept doing it. She moved their clasped hands towards her lips and kissed his knuckles. She will enjoy whatever simple pleasures he will shower on her. Whatever the outcome of this temporary arrangement, she would take it wholeheartedly. She loves him and no matter what he decides, she’ll take it willingly. After a while, Devlin slid her slowly on the bed and told her not to move. In actuality, her nearness is causing him trouble down south and he has one important task to do before they proceed. He sat d
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SCARRED HEARTS (Book 2 of Precious Series) EPILOGUE
SCARRED HEARTS (Book 2 of Precious Series) CHAPTER 20 WEDDED BLISS OR PREGNANCY BLUES?
SCARRED HEARTS (Book 2 of Precious Series) CHAPTER 19 TILL DEATH DO US PART
SCARRED HEARTS (Book 2 of Precious Series) CHAPTER 18 HOME
SCARRED HEARTS (Book 2 of Precious Series) CHAPTER 17 TRAVEL PLANS
SCARRED HEARTS (Book 2 of Precious Series) CHAPTER 16 CONFESSIONS AND A PROPOSAL
SCARRED HEARTS (Book 2 of Precious Series) CHAPTER 15 MABEL FAILS TO RETURN TO THE UAE
SCARRED HEARTS (Book 2 of Precious Series) CHAPTER 14 RAIN AND AMI'S TWO WEDDINGS
SCARRED HEARTS (Book 2 of Precious Series) CHAPTER 13 DEVLIN'S RETURN AND A MISUNDERSTANDING
