Chapter Ninety-OneEliana’s POVWe got to Lucy and Felix's home a bit later than the time we were supposed to have gotten there because someone wanted a quickie.It took a while for me to fix my hair back to what it was meant to look like.I turned to look at him, his face smug as we drove into the compound, which was already full of cars. Nervousness tickled down my spine as we found a spot. I thought there were only going to be few people present?Would I really be in the presence of Noah's family and their friends? Goosebumps appeared on my arms, and I shivered.Noah noticed this, and his hand gripped my thigh, stroking the part that wasn't covered with the fabric of my dress. "Hey," he said, gesturing for me to sit on his lap. I removed the seat belt and then shifted onto his laps.He smiled at me, kissing my forehead and rubbing my forearm as I leaned on his chest, "Hey, it's going to go well, okay?" He whispered, his voice calming.I nodded, sighing, "What if your family doesn't
Eliana’s POVLucy dragged us about to meet her friends and well wishers, who fussed over us, well, me. Noah had a death glare on his face, so everyone avoided him like a plague.There were many comments from people, most well wishes, some compliments. I felt a lot better about the party.Lucy held my hand and took me to the table beside hers, completely giving up on Noah, who stalked away angrily, muttering something about getting rid of certain people. Seeing Bella with Alex disturbed him deeply, it confused me as well. Bella hated alex, she couldn’t possibly do one eighty in a week, could she?Mental reminder to grill her immediately when I get her alone.Lucy dragged me to the table beside hers, and pairs of eyes turned to look at me, scrutinising every spot of my clothes. The dread I had been feeling set in ten folds as I took in everyone’s faces. There were six women, four mature women close to Lucy's age, and two young women my age.“Hey, girls,” Lucy smiled, sitting in an empt
Noah’s POV All I could see was red as Alex placed his hand on Bella's lower back, whispering in her ear as she laughed.Alex had the guts to move to my sister. He didn't just violate our friendship. He decided to make my sister another one of his conquests. My sister.I walked into the house as fast as I could, not noticing how empty it was, all my focus being the brown haired man who was leading my sister into the kitchen, his hand never leaving her waist."Alex," I called out as I gained unto him, dragging him by his collar. "Wha-" I cut him off as I landed a punch to his face, his nose crunching under my knuckles."Noah!" Bella cried as she tried to pry my hands off Alex, but I turned him around and punched him in his jaw.Eliana came in, her eyes widening in surprise as she took in Alex's state as Bella took advantage of the distraction, successfully saving him away from my grip."Why did you do that?" Eliana cried out, her eyes filled with disappointment as she walked to the frid
Eliana’s POV Felix, Noah’s dad, got up to make a toast, his face full of smiles as he gazed down at his beautiful wife, Lucy. My heart felt full by just looking at them. The love they had for each other was infinite, the kind of love I wanted.I wanted all of it, ans with just one person. I couldn't imagine it being with anyone else, but Noah.I've loved him for longer than I knew, I have tried to fight it on many occasions, but now that he was truly mine, I don't think I can let him go again.I wanted everything with him.I glanced at Noah to see he was already looking at me. He winked, and I blushed, feeling multiple emotions at once.The main thought in my head was that I wanted to marry this man as soon as I could.I do, Noah. I do.The music went lower, and Felix clicked his wine cup with a spoon, getting the attention of every person currently in the yard.We turned to look at him, and when he saw he had successfully gotten all eyes on him, he started, "Thank you all for coming
Chapter Ninety-FiveEliana’s POVNoah took me to his mother and father who were seated in their chair, talking to their friends."Father, mother," Noah called to get their attention. Felix glanced up to us with a smile on his face then signified for his guests to spare him a second.Lucy smiled at us as we sat in the chairs before them, "one day you guys would host something like this."Felix added, "I believe it,"Noah smiled, squeezing my hand softly, "Hopefully."Lucy smiled, "The wedding is closer than you think, everything is almost ready."My heart skipped a beat, it’s all going to be real soon.He would be mine and I his, that was nothing but both scary and liberating."Yes, it is close." Noah said, his hand on his chin, "Uhm, we have to go early tonight. "Lucy looked a bit sad but she smiled, "It's okay, thank you for the presents, " she said, embracing us. Felix smiled, giving me a hug, "Thank you,"I smiled, "You are family. "Felix and Noah hesitated for a bit before Feli
Chapter Ninety SixNoah’s POVEarlier today, I picked my system and put a call through to the man searching for Oliver. The conversation was all I could think of. I regretted that day everytime I thopuight about it, I let Oliver go. I sjouldnt have heeded Eliana’s plea when she asked for me to release Oliver. Now I couldn’t let her leave my presence without letting someone follow her or protect her. I was scared shitless of what Oliver was capable. Having him roam around without monitoring gave me sleepness nights. What if he decided to kill her this time around? What if I cant save her?The man picked the call, “Mr Adler,” he greeted curtly. He was a man of few words, and even fewer smiles. I didn’t need him to smile. In fact, I preffered if I never see his smile till I get Oliver in my cell, locked up for good. I knew I would sleep well.“Mr Joe. What’s the update?” I had asked, sitting upright, my heart beating in my chest. I knew they might have not found him, but I just wanted t
Eliana’s POV I woke up earlier than Noah, carefully detaching my body from his possessive grip. The soft songs from tropical birds outside our window filled the air, and the opened glass doors of the balcony let in the calming morning dew from the ocean. The gentle rays of the morning sun casted a warm glow on Noah. His peaceful face, framed by tousled dark hair, was a sight that never failed to make my heart beat. Every minute with him was a different life time filled different feelings, none of which I would trade for the world. I placed a soft kiss on his forehead before walking to the balcony. The tropical breeze caressed my skin, carrying with it the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers. I inhaled a gulp of the air and let out a sigh, a smile finding its way to my lips. Noah’s love brought light I never knew I lacked into my life. He was my safe haven, my safe space. With him, I could be whatever I wanted to be. He made me happy. I am happy. I really hope I could always be happy
Eliana’s PovWe finished up our breakfast and after a silly argument on who would clear the plates, which I won, and I sat at the balcony while he went to the kitchen till I felt pressed enough to use the bathroom. I opened the bathroom door and walked in. It was like any other bathroom in a hotel, nothing in it really standing out to me as I looked around apart from the fact that there was another door to the left of the bathroom. I eased myself then out of curiosity I tried turning the knob of the door and to my delight it opened, leading me to a room with a full wall window which showed the amazing view of the ocean.Opposite the window, there was a floor jacuzzi, and I almost squealed in delight. I loved jacuzzis. There were large unlit candles and rose petals around. There was a mini bar with wine of all sorts.A wall separated the jacuzzi area and led to a little room with a bed in it, connected directly to the jacuzzi area. I walked back to where the jacuzzi stayed, and I i
Chapter 26AlexNoah didn't take it well. As expected. He even broke my nose and jaw because of it.I understood. Not only did I break his trust by fucking his sister who I swore to protect, I didn't tell him when it started. Thankfully, Eliana was there to calm him down or else I wouldn't have had a face anymore.Things were stiff between us the first few days, then he accepted it. Said he couldn't have trusted anyone else to be with his sister if not me.Things were perfect between Bella and I. Linda reached out to Bella, and made her not only an ambassador but the manager of a new division that was opening here in the city.Bella was excited. She flopped the first meeting, but Linda said basically what Laura of Pearls said. Bella was self dependent, and that's what truly mattered. I on the other hand never felt happier. She was all that mattered to me and being with her has made everyday of my life better than the last. We had crazy sex, every orgasm better than the last.I loved h
Bella's Pov Alex smiled at me, his thumb cleaning off the lone tear that escaped my eye. "I said I love you, Bella."Say something! My brain screamed at me and I recovered from the shock. "Why?" I asked, whispering, afraid that the moment might end if I was too loud.He chuckled softly, "Why? You are perfect. Compassionate and beautiful. You light up a room with your presence. A perfect example of beauty and brains. I could go and on, but those wouldn't still explain why I have fallen in love with you.""But I'm impulsive and inconsiderate. We haven't known eachother for long…""You aren't impulsive and inconsiderate. You are passionate and driven. The things you see as faults, aren't faults at all. And we haven't known each other for long, but it feels like I've known you forever.""But, but…" I stammered but he placed a finger on my lips, shutting me up. "But nothing, Bella. If you don't feel this way, it's okay. I just want you to know that, my heart's yours, even if you don't wa
Chapter 24BellaNoah was shocked when I asked him to replace my guard. He wanted to know what happened, but I wasn't giving him any explanation. I didn't want to think about anything. I immersed myself into my work, creating more content for the brands I worked with and spent the other days drinking. I didn't want to leave my home. I didn't want to stumble on Alex.That night felt like a bad dream. I hated myself for believing Antonia. Even Fiona didn't want me there.I should have maintained my pride. I should have walked away when the drinks poured on me. I should have never made that deal. Maybe, just maybe…I brushed that thought away, taking a gulp of my wine. I didn't want to feel anymore. I didn't want to regret anything anymore.Maybe I should have listened to Alex. Maybe I shouldn't have said those words. Maybe I shouldn't have let my lack of judgement and frustration coupled with jealousy get into my head.I hated Antonia. And seeing her wrapped around him with her lips on
Chapter 23Alex's POV"You know I can see through you, right?" I said with a smile as Antonia spoke about how hard it was to be related to a legend.She gasped, placing a hand on her chest, "What do you mean Alex?"I chuckled, playing with my dinner knife, "I know you have a plan to ruin things for Bella."Her eyes widened and she laughed, hard. "I knew there was a reason I liked you."I chuckled, "I see through snakes like you. Now, it would be wise if you stop whatever you are planning. "Bella came, her eyes emotionless as she saw Antonia giggle. She was going to take it the wrong way. But did she even care? Did she care enough to lose sweat over whatever I do? She was so driven by her career, I loved that about her. But she was willing to ruin what we had for something that was obviously a trap. She didn't care if after this, I would keep my distance far away from her.It didn't matter to her, all that mattered was this opportunity to meet her idol and become an ambassador for th
Chapter 22Bella.The trip back home was the worst. Alex and I still didn't talk to each other. That continued even after we got home. We barely spoke when I wanted to go out, and I only went out once. The week was the worst as I planned on how I would style my dress for the wedding at the end of the week.I tried to distract myself by meeting up with Eliana after my brother rudely asked for me to help her get ready for their date. He looked suspiciously happy, and I was happy for him.She wasn't in a good stare because of what went on with Oliver, but by the time we partnered up to make her gorgeous, she forgot all about the incident and focused only on her date with Noah.Something was up with that relationship, one minute they look like they want to kill each other, then the next they look like they can't wait to be in the room together. Eliana always blushes when we talk about sex. One would think she was a virgin but knowing my brother, that was next to impossible. Unless the un
Chapter 21Bella's Pov The dinner party started twenty minutes before we got there. Alex and I got to the hotel two hours before the time for the party to start, and that wasn't nearly enough time for me to get dressed.Alex was ready ages ago and actually offered to help inform me that I wasn't going to take much time,but I explained to him that I had to be fashionably late or I wouldn't be taken seriously. He decided to just leave the room since he was feeling restless. I wore a sparkly deep blue mermaid sequins dress with a high slit. It was off the shoulder, my cleavage evident but not spilling. I made my hair into waves and swept it to a side, then wore my jewellery which consisted of dangling earrings, rings and a little bracelet. Wore my silver heels and after doing my soft yet fierce make up, I was ready to go.I walked in front of the large mirror, a smile on my face as I checked myself out. I twirled in the mirror. The door opened and Alex stepped in, clad in his muscle
Chapter 20Bella's Pov I walked into the room with my robe on. Alex was already under the covers, turned away from my side of the bed. I let out a silent sigh as I wore my night wear and crawled under the covers.Looking at his back, I couldn't judge if he was asleep or not. I tapped on his shoulder, "Alex?" No reply. I tapped him again and I felt him grab my arm."Wha…" I didn't have time to process what was happening as he pulled me into his arms."Alex, you could have told me you wanted to cuddle." I giggled, laying in his chest.He scoffed, "I don't want to cuddle. I just want to steal your warmth.""Deceive yourself all you want, but I know you are obsessed with me." I tapped his nose and he rolled his eyes."Whatever makes you sleep, butterfly." He muttered into my ear and we fell into a deep silence.A lot was going through my mind. What are we doing ? Why did he feel offended when I said what I said about him?Was I wrong? Was it just my fear talking? What if I was getting
Chapter 19 Bella’s Pov It was seven o'clock, and I was dressed and adorned for our first shoot. Alex sat beside me in our car as we trailed behind Pearl's crew closely to the venue. I felt a lot more confident, like the real Bella people saw. Beautiful, fierce, unbreakable. All thanks to the one man I never knew could make me feel so beautiful, so seen. I blushed as I remembered events that happened earlier today in the dressing room while I was getting ready, his head between my legs as he handed his daily meal. He ate pussy better and more passionately than anyone I’ve ever met. And while I wobbled out of the dressing room to show the crew my look, he whispered assumingly dirty words to me like, “I so want to fuck you with that dress bunched around your waist.” Somehow, he managed to make that statement sweet by adding how beautiful I looked after saying that. And I felt beautiful, not just because he said so. He showed it, he made me love every one of my insecurities by mentio
Chapter 18BellaWe met the pearls crew in Dubai. They were all so nice and friendly. I couldn’t meet Laura personally but I met her assistant, who led us to the hotel where they already booked a room for us. It was a majestic five-star hotel to my taste, crawling with rich Arab men and beautiful women.Even Alex was impressed about this fact after criticizing the kind of plane ticket they bought for us, hence why we had to go on his private jet instead.The room was just how we wished it could be. It was a suite adorned with luxurious furnishings and breathtaking views of the city skyline.We settled in the suite after a brief arrangement to meet early tomorrow morning for our shoot. We had the whole day to rest.Alex was already in the suite when I walked in with a towel on his waist and water dripping down his chest.“Hey,” he greeted, taking my attention off his chest and to the teasing smirk on his face as he caught me checking him out. “I could pose for a picture if you like,” h