Chapter 9BellaThe left side of the bed was cold when I touched it, causing my eyes to flutter open. The side of the bed was empty too, sending waves of panic to my brain. Alex just got up and left?What kind of asshole does that?“I’m here butterfly.”Alex sat at my dressing table, dressed in only his pants, leaving his tattooed chest opened for my view. Memories from last night came flashing by as he stared at me with grey hooded eyes, and I felt my face redden at the thought of the things we did all through the night without a wink of sleep.Exactly why I wanted to run from him, because I knew I could never enjoy sex with another man ever again Without memories of him doing everything I loved to me while doing things with other people. One night with the man and I’m fucked.“How did you sleep?” he asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.My hand went to untangle my bed hair, and I realize I was wearing his shirt. So that’s why he was shirtless.My face reddened. Get a grip on yourse
BellaAnna took a sip of her orange juice, her legs on my lap as I gave her nails a makeover.I called her over because I didn't want to be alone wallowing in self pity, and I could talk to her about anything. One of the amazing things my brother's engagement gave me were two new friends who were slowly becoming sisters.Anna was the greatest gift. I loved Eliana a lot, she's amazing but Anna is never too busy for me and we have helped each other a lot. I helped her meet new people to help her party planning business and she helped me with more research with my fashion blog that was getting to places I never thought it could.She was the sister I always wanted and I finally got my wish.I could have called Eliana too, but she had something to do. And I didn't want her to judge me for jumping the bones of the one person she warned me against.Anna sat hunched over the colour catalogue she used for her colour selection for events, her cute lips squeezing in thought."How's that going?"
AlexFive more minutes. Five more minutes to hold this pose. I could already feel the burn, and it gave me some sense of clarity. Working out with Noah was fun, but I preferred working out alone. It helped me clear my head, and right now that’s what I needed.Because of one particular butterfly.Blood suddenly rushed to my dick and I swallowed.She was a monster in bed. I was having issues getting flashbacks out of my head. It annoyed me to no end. I was a grown man, not a teenager. But she made me feel like a newly disvirgined boy again. Her scent, her body, the way she tasted, everything kept replaying in my head.I wanted more. I needed more. But I couldn’t have more. She was my friend’s sister, and the last thing he wanted was us having sexual relationships together.It was bro code, and I think having a good business connection and a good friend is worth more than lusting after a woman.Although the woman was different from any woman I have ever met, and she had a hold over me t
Chap 12 Bella’s POVStupid, stupid, stupid!I felt so stupid! How could I let myself fall for his seduction again? But I couldn’t resist. His sweaty chest drew me in and fogged my senses, and his eyes told me things his mouth refused to say.He couldn’t resist me, but he was fighting us for a reason. I needed to know those reasons, I needed to know what could make him so hesitant, even though his whole body wanted it, wanted us. And for some reason, I wanted him so badly. I couldn’t get him out of my head.Anna told me to be patient, but I’ve already accepted our fate. Whatever was stopping him obviously means more to him than I do, and that’s fine.Fuck him, there are many other men out there.But they are not him… Sigh.This wasn’t my first rodeo, how the hell did I get hung up on a one-night stand? I finished up my hair and took a step back to see how I looked.Beautiful.“Like a goddess.” A voice said, startling me.Fucking Alex in my bedroom.“God you fucking
Chapter 13BellaThe ride was tense. Tense doesn’t even cut it. The only sound occupying the space was the sound of us driving.Alex was as still as a rock, and after stealing glances at him, I could se the grip he had on the steering wheel and the muscle twitching in his jaw and his forehead. Anger washed off him in waves, intimidating the hell out of me.I wanted to say something regarding the manner which he spoke to Collins. I had that covered. He had no reason to ‘swoop in to save me.’ Im beginning to notice had a hero complex. Or maybe he was just jealous. If that’s the case then I don’t really blame him. I’d be jealous if I had been a guy and someone was hitting on me.But i knew better than to bring that up when he had a death grip on the steering wheel.We got home, and without words he got out of the car. Wow okay then.I picked up my purse, and walked out of the car, and without a glance on the man leaning on the car, I walked towards my door.No. I can’t just walk away wit
Chap 14BellaI felt a large arm on my waist and a hard back pressing against me. I snuggled closer, enjoying the warmth the body provided me. memories from last night came rushing back to me, and my face heated.Last night was wild.I felt goosebumps appear all over my body and my sore pussy throb as I thought back to how he fucked me. Alex was a beast. I felt his hard dick on my back and I squirmed in his arms as his palm grazed my very sensitive nipple. I turned back to look at the man at my back, and I saw him gazing at me with hooded eyes.“Hey,” I whispered, touching his stubble. He gave me a small smile that made my heart beat with happiness.My fingers flickered over his face, grazing his soft lips. His lips parted slightly under my touch, and a soft exhale escaped his lips. I couldn't resist the urge to feel them against mine, so I leaned in, pressing my lips gently against his.We kissed softly at first then deepened the kiss, my heart hammering in my chest. I recognized t
Chapter 15BellaAlex gave me one of his shirt and since his shorts were too big for me, I went commando.Like he said, we shouldn't overthink things. It felt right so that was good. I regret nothing. What I regret was not making him jealous earlier.Who knew he could be so possessive? Another thing to add in the list of things I know about Alexander Reed. And he could cook, but if hes a good enough cook? We would know in few minutes. He smiled at me as he brought our breakfast to the bed.I smiled as I collected my plate, bacon, eggs and some pancakes. "Alex, this is too much. I can't finish it."Alex gave me a stern look, "You barely ate anything last night, butterfly. And you weigh even less. Eat."I pouted as I cut a piece of pancake and slipped it into my lips. He must have been staring so hard, because no one noticed I chewed almost the same piece of food for an hour.His eyes softened as he saw me swallow the pancake and his hand patted mine. “You need the energy to replenish
Chapter 16BellaThe dinner went smoothly. Alex visibly seemed more relaxed, and in no time, we were all joking around. I liked Emily. She had sass and fire, needed in a home full of men, but she seemed to argue with Maria a lot.The baby was so cute, and when I carried him in my arms, he smiled, making the motherly instincts I never knew I had to flutter.The twins playfully flirted with me, but after a game of monopoly, they recognised me as an enemy because I partnered with Emily to school the men.Cole and Alex accepted their loss like mature adults, but the twins were finding it hard to accept reality. Maria was the banker. The game went smoothly, well as smoothly as monopoly could go.I had so much fun with Alex's family, and after the game, Maria pulled me into the kitchen to do the dishes with her."Here," she handed me a dish cloth, "I'll wash the dishes, and you'll dry them.""Okay," I took the cloth, and we began."Bella," Maria started, and I turned my attention to her. "