Eliana's Pov When we see pictures of picture perfect weddings, no one ever stops to think, how much work went into this? My tongue was sore from tasting everything. Lucy had kept me busy with the tasting aspect. At first I was excited to taste the cake samples and dessert samples then I got sick of the sugar. The wine tasting part, I enjoyed, but I was done with wedding tasting for the day. Bella was busy with the interior decor of the hall because in her words not mine, she had better style than I did. I agree, it was pretty obvious. Everything was brought to Lucy for executive agreement. She said and I quote, what an elder can see seating, a child can't see when climbing on the tallest tree.The Adler family and overconfidence. Noah and his dad went suit shopping and from what I heard, their relationship was getting much better. He had Valentino, Jerry and surprisingly Alex as his groom men. He and Alex have become surprisingly close, which meant Bella had to see more of Alex an
Eliana's Pov "And I told her, no way. I can't date you. You don't look like you have the amount of money to maintain this." He gestured to himself with his spoon in his mouth."Hmhm, she can't maintain such gorgeousness." I agreed nodding my head. "Right? She must think skincare is cheap." He scoffed.I shook my head, "Skincare isn't cheap, especially if it's ice cream."He gave me a look. I rose my hands up in surrender. "Sorry."He sighed, taking a spoon out of his ice cream, "You don't take me seriously, why?" He mumbled, pouting his lipsI tried my best not to burst out in laughter, "Why do you think I don't take you seriously Oliver?""I'm telling you about my relationship predicament and you are making fun of me. Not all of us can get a sugar daddy from the sky.""Oliver, I'm sorry if it seemed like I was making fun of you. " I said in the most sincere voice I could muster. He glared at me, seeing obvious signs of amusement on my face.I burst into laughter again and he tsked
Eliana's Pov "So what you are telling me, is that you sold your soul to the fucking devil."Oliver practically yelled as he paced around the room.After a whole lot of explanation and exclamation, I finally told Oliver why Noah and I were together. Let's just say he wasn't pleased. Well, I didn't expect him to be, that's why I didn't tell him beforehand, and the contract forbid me from doing so. I was risking a lot ofthings by telling me.He looked at me with a wild look in his eyes, "Why didn't you say anything, Eliana? I could have found a way-""-there was no way out, Oliver. I did what I had to do." I cut into his comment. There was no way he could have possibly helped and even if he had the money somehow, it would be a whole lot to put down. I couldn't do that to him.He sat beside me, the movie momentarily forgotten. he heaved a sigh as he combed through his hair with his hand, slightly tugging at the roots, "I thought he was an asshole but turns out he's much worse." He said,
Noah's Pov The word, stress couldn't begin to sum up the hell my body was going through. My muscles protested with every movement ans my heart pumped on caffeine alone. The coming wedding and the deals and merge the company was undergoing made everything worse.Jerry looked like a walking dead, a little bit worse than I did having not slept more than three hours for the past week. Alex decided making fun of me was his new hobby, and has been hanging around despite having his own company to run."If my company can't function without me, then I haven't done a good job," he would say while munching on donuts, which I've advised him against eating in excess, but Alex never listens to anyone, especially not me.I tried to finish up my work while half listening to Alex rant about his new arm candy. He was a pain in the ass and a distraction, but I couldn't get rid of him. Even Jerry couldn't tolerate him the slightest, but he was the best when it came to being a distraction.I tried to fi
Noah's Pov My knuckles hurt as they met Oliver's ugly disfigured face on repeat, but definitely he knew he deserved it, didn't he?Blood dripped from my knuckles, the anger coursing through my veins refusing to subside as I replayed what I had seen on the CCTV footage. I felt a sickening satisfaction at each groan he managed to let out, like a sound of celebration, congratulating me for finally getting to punch him after all the years."Noah, please, that's enough," Eliana rushed to me, trying to pry my hand off of Oliver. Oliver dropped to the floor as Eliana threw her hands on me, her body racking with sobs. "Please, let him go. Don't kill him." She pleaded, but I wasn't that forgiving. "I'm going to kill him," I growled and moved to pull Oliver's shirt as he tried to escape.Eliana fell to her knees, her voice trembling as she spoke, "Noah, you can't do this. This isn't who you are. Please, let him go."Her words pierced through my rage, and momentarily, I took my attention to E
Noah's Pov My heart stopped beating after she said those words."W-what?" I stuttered, not believing my ears. She giggled at my expression and then placed a hand on my cheek, her eyes boring into mine."I love you, Noah."My heart thundered in my chest. She loved me. I would have called this a dream if I didn't feel the intensity and love in her eyes as they bored into mine, and if the feel of her skin didn't increase my heart rate.She was very real, and she was telling me she loved me."Say it again, please." I requested in a whisper. She placed a kiss on my forehead, "I," Then a kiss on the tip of my nose, "Love," then she hesitated before placing a soft kiss on my lips, "You."She pulled away, pink blush staining her cheeks, I'm sorry, I didn't know if you would like that. I should have-" I cut off her rumbling by pulling her towards me and smashing my lips against her, parting them with my tongue. She was startled at first, but then she relaxed, letting me explore her mouth wit
Chapter Seventy-SevenEliana's Pov Noah stopped his assault on my nipple, taking his attention back to my moist lips. He kissed me slowly then pulled away, laying on the bed and signalling to me to lay down beside him.I placed my head on his naked chest and I heard his rhythmic heartbeat.We lay in silence, both of us consumed by our thoughts. My mind was plagued by thoughts of the past few months, from Shauna's party when we first met, to a couple of minutes ago, when he confessed his love to me.I love youI refrained from squealing out loud, I wouldn't want to startle him by screaming like a banshee. I already gave up all hope of ever being with him. But life worked in mysterious ways and for once, I was happy to be on this roller coaster ride.My mind drifted back to what happened this afternoon. One minute I was confiding in my best friend and the next minute, he was laying punches on me for not letting him rape me.My body shivered involuntarily, getting Noah's attention as he
Noah’s POVThe rest of the night went by with Eliana and I playing around with each other, doing things we should have done long ago. Long overdue things.My heart was full and for the first time in a long time, I felt truly happy. I felt complete. We went to sleep in the middle of the night after watching movies, she slept on my chest and after a while of watching her sleep, I felt my eyes fall shut to the hypnotic sounds of her breathing.I made sure to wake up before her and I drove straight to Bella’s house, needing her help with what I had wished to do for a while now. A dinner date, with the woman I loved. it felt like a dream, the good kind like the one with a long awaited desire finally fulfilled. I knocked on her door hard and I waited a bit for her to open up the door. She opened up the door and groaned after seeing me. I smiled widely at her as she shot me a glare and she turned to let me into her magazine-looking house.I sat on her purple heart chair, crossing my le
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