Nathan’s POVI helped Amelie into the car and slid in next to her.“I won’t be home for supper tomorrow night,” I announced. “My mother wants to meet with Grandfather and me.”“OK,” Amelie smiled.“Are you sure it’s ok?” I asked. “Because if you don’t want me to, I won’t go.”“Nathan, I’m totally fine with it,” Amelie advised. “She’s your mother. You should see if the relationship can be mended.”“I know, but it’s no secret that she’s not happy with our relationship,” I stated. “If she can’t accept you, then there is no mending.”“Nathan,” Amelie reached up and stroked my cheek. “Please go and try to find common ground with her.”“Ok, I will, but one remark about you or our wedding, and I will put her in her place,” I expressed.I took Amelie’s hand in mine and held it the whole way home.Amelie’s POVWe arrived home to find Zander watching TV in the living room.“Welcome home, guys,” Zander said. “How was work?”“It was pretty good, actually,” I answered.“Trudy said supper is in the
Amelie’s POV“So, are we going to go check out your place?” I asked Dante. “Then after, we can come back up here, and you guys can eat pie.”“THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID!” Dante screamed.“Dante!” I scolded him.“Ok, let’s head down,” Dante laughed.I grabbed Nathan’s hand, and he kissed the back of my hand. We headed towards the elevator.It felt weird to take the elevator down one floor. I can’t believe that Dante is living underneath us.“Did you know the people that used to live here, stock market?” Dante asked.“The Anders?” Nathan replied.“Yes, Brendon and Chrissy Anders,” Dante confirmed.“I knew them a little bit through different social events, but I didn’t know them personally,” Nathan answered.“Well, they have a really good eye for décor, but there are some questionable things in the apartment,” Dante disclosed.“What do you mean, Dante?” I questioned.“Follow me, and you’ll see,” Dante laughed.We follow Dante out of the elevator and down the hall.“There are four units on this
Amelie’s POVWe headed back upstairs to our penthouse, and I grabbed the pie that Trudy had baked out from the kitchen. Nathan grabbed the ice cream, plates, and forks.“Yum-o,” Zander said. “I swear I’m going to weigh 350 lbs if Trudy keeps feeding us like this.”“Well, once you have clearance, you can use the home gym or swim laps in the pool,” Nathan stated.“We have a gym and a pool?” Zander’s eyes went wide. “Dang, how much money do you have?”Nathan chuckled, “A lot.”“Yeah, the stock market over here is loaded,” Dante mused. “He could probably buy his own country.”“Really? That’s so cool,” Zander said while scarfing down his pie.“Well, technically, I don’t own a country, but I do own an island,” Nathan smirked.“You own an island?” I looked at him, shocked.“Yes,” Nathan replied, “actually two islands.”“Twins,” Dutton laughed.“Fuck, I love twins,” Dante exclaimed.“Watch your mouth, Dante,” I scolded him.“Sorry, Babydoll,” Dante beamed at me.“Twerkley,” Nathan mumbled.“
Amelie’s POVLast night, I told Nathan all about Tiff’s breakup with Peter. This morning, he arranged for Captain Thomas to fly down to Boston tomorrow to bring Tiff back to our place. He also arranged for movers to go into her apartment with her tomorrow before Peter came back to New York the day after. Luckily, she talked to her landlord, and he said that she could move out by the end of December with no penalty since the area she is in is in high demand, and the landlord could get a new tenant right away.Everything he is doing for Tiff, solidifies that he is the man I want to spend the rest of my life with. He’s honestly the greatest man I’ve ever met. My parents are smiling down at me right now.I just left my session with Dr. Yvonne, and I’m on my way to pick up Morgan and Kimmy for lunch. I can't wait to see them and discuss the options for the bachelor/bachelorette party.“We will arrive in 5 minutes, Ms. Amelie,” Marcus stated. “You might want to text them. We’re almost there
Amelie’s POVLunch with the ladies was amazing. We talked about everything and anything. I can’t believe that agreeing to Nathan’s contract marriage has brought so much good into my life. I want to hold on to these relationships forever.Now, Marcus just dropped us off at the bridal boutique. We walk in, and Abigail loses her mind.“Amelie, so good to see you,” Abigail smiled. “Oh my, you brought Morgan Hailee with you. THE Morgan Hailee.”“Hi, Abigail, great to see you too,” I replied. “Morgan is her because we’d like to add her to the bridal party. I hope it’s not too late.”“We can absolutely make it work,” Abigail declared. She turned towards Morgan, “Ms. Hailee, it is truly an honor to meet you.”“It’s nice to meet you, Abigail,” Morgan stated. “I thank you so much for showing Amelie my dress design. She looks exactly like I wanted a bride to look in it.”“That dress was made for her,” Abigail declared. “I’ve never seen a more beautiful bride.”“Abigail, you are too sweet,” I sai
Nathan’s POVI had enough of work by 5:00 pm. Not that I was looking forward to seeing my mother. However, leaving at 5:00 pm would give me the opportunity to head home to see Amelie, and well, I wasn’t passing up on that. I can’t wait to get home.I grabbed my briefcase and headed out of my office.Samira looked over and grinned, “Have a safe drive home. Say hi to Amelie for me.”I chuckled, “Thanks, Samira. You can leave early, too. Great work today.”“Thanks, boss.”I waved goodbye to Samuel through the glass wall of his office. He looked at his watch, raised his eyebrow, and smiled at me. I grinned at him in return.I’m sure he had noticed the shift in my attitude towards work since I met Amelie. I used to work from 7 am to 10 pm most days. Work was my life. Not anymore. Don’t get me wrong, I still get my work done, but I wasn’t going to put in unnecessary hours like I used to. I have delegated a lot of the extra work that I used to handle myself. Samuel has been given a lot of th
Nathan’s POVFuck. I do not want to be here. I’d rather be at home chilling with my Amelie. She’s right, though; I should try to mend the relationship with my mother. Hopefully, there is something to mend.My father and mother didn’t love each other. It was an arrangement for business purposes. My grandfather on my mother’s side had a lot of financial problems. Luckily, his best friend was Carrington Michaels. My grandfather was desperate for an heir to the Michaels fortune. A deal was brokered, and financial help was given for his daughter's hand in marriage and for her to produce an heir. Their marriage was a disaster from the start, so much so that when I was born, my father had my DNA tested to make sure I was his. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if I had a sibling out there somewhere. My father was a notorious ladies' man, and I heard my parents argue on several occasions about “sluts” in my father’s life.It’s 7:30 pm, and of course, Mother hasn’t arrived yet. Grandfather told
Amelie’s POVMarcus & I just picked up Kimmy and Morgan, and we’re on our way to the airstrip. We’re all dressed up like we are going on a ski trip because Nathan insisted we dress warm due to the impending snowstorm in Boston.When we arrive at the hangar, Captain Thomas greets us outside the car door.“Hello, Ms. Amelie,” Captain Thomas said. “We are running about 15 minutes behind because the new mechanic is making minor adjustments to the engine. Nothing out of the ordinary. We should be on our way shortly.”“Sounds great, Captain Thomas,” I replied.“You ladies can wait onboard if you’d like to,” he gestured to the stairs of the plane.“Thank you,” I spoke. “Ladies, follow me!”We head up the stairs and take our seats on the plane. Nancy comes by and asks if we need anything, and Kimmy asks for three glasses and a bottle of champagne.“Kimmy,” I exclaimed, “I really shouldn’t.”“Just one glass, Amelie,” said Kimmy. “You need to build up your tolerance for the wedding. We don’t wa
Nathan’s POVIt was all over the media how Amelie had basically saved the day with the plane crash. I was so proud of her. My Amelie deserved to be recognized for her caring nature.The flight home to New York went smoothly. I kept a constant eye on all three ladies for any trauma reactions from flying again, but they were all occupied talking about the party tomorrow. Kimmy was saying how she had bought the perfect outfit for Amelie for the lingerie and PJ party. I was a little nervous as I knew Kimmy, and I honestly didn’t want any guys seeing anything they shouldn’t be seeing.Amelie had been texting back and forth between her and Zander throughout the entire flight. He was so worried about her. Zander had seen all the RIP messages on her Instagram and had freaked out. Luckily, Dante and Dutton were with him. They had told him she was safe as soon as I had texted them last night. He had tried to reach out to Amelie, but unfortunately, she had forgotten to turn her phone back on aft
Nathan’s POVAfter eating last night, both Amelie and I were exhausted. We snuggled into bed, and Amelie fell asleep almost immediately. She definitely had a trying day and deserved the rest. I ended up staying up a bit and working on my phone. Amelie was lying on my chest and snoring like a little kitten. Amelie’s Instagram now has up to 110,000 followers. Many people are leaving RIP comments since the rescue hasn’t been announced yet. Roy said they would be announcing it at 9 am tomorrow. He asked if Amelie could be there, but I don’t know if I’ll tell her. I also messaged Dr. Yvonne and asked if there was any way possible for her to make an after-hours call to the apartment. I explained the situation, hoping that she could make an exception. Finally, I contacted the bakery to ask if they could bring the cake testing to our penthouse as well. Then I finally went to sleep.Amelie’s POVI slept like a baby. I was so comfortable and so warm and toasty. Then I realized why. At some poin
Nathan’s POVI was pacing the room while Amelie was in the shower. Should I really tell her I love her tonight? Is it the wrong move? She literally just got out of a traumatic experience. Maybe it would be too much for her to handle. What if she didn’t feel the same way? Would she still want to marry me? Fuck. I hadn’t even thought of that before. My thoughts were interrupted by Amelie walking out of the bathroom in her robe. She was towel-drying her hair, and I couldn't believe that such a mundane thing was sexy.“How was the shower?” I asked.“It was AMAZING,” Amelie replied. “Definitely in the top five of showers.” She giggled and scrunched up her nose.Fuck. She is so cute that it's almost painful.“I had Trudy pack up a bag for you. It will be on the plane tomorrow morning,” I stated.“Nathan, you didn’t have to do that,” Amelie chastised me.“Amelie, when we get back to New York, there is going to be paparazzi,” I advised. “I thought you might want to change.”“I guess you’re ri
Nathan’s POVHearing and feeling Amelie moan into my mouth made me instantly hard. Great, now I have to walk through the emergency ward with a giant bulge in my pants.“Oh, there’s the check-in desk,” Amelie stated. “I bet they have information on Thomas and Nancy.”Amelie walked up to the desk. “Good Evening, we were in the helicopter that brought in Thomas and Nancy, ummmm,” Amelie said.“Thomas and Nancy Franklin,” I added.“Oh yes, you must be Dr. Michaels and Ms. Cavanaugh,” the desk receptionist acknowledged.“Do you have any idea if they have been seen?” Amelie asked. “I’m very worried about them.”“If you can have a seat, I’ll ask around and let you know as soon as possible. Don’t worry dear, they are in good hands,” she advised us.“Thank you so much for your help,” Amelie said with a smile as she turned to sit down.I followed her over to the seats. She looked really worried. I grabbed her hand, “They are both going to be fine, Amelie,” I reassured her.“I just don’t like it
Nathan’s POVI don’t want to let go of Amelie’s hand. I have a certain sense of calm when I can touch her. It feels like I have my missing piece. We’re getting close to the Historical site, and I know that I will have to stop holding her hand for even a few minutes as we get out of the helicopter. When you stand face to face with the possibility of losing the person who has your heart, it changes you. It makes everything so much clearer. I’m going to tell her that I love her tonight.We reached the rescue base, and I relinquished Amelie’s hand. I quickly alighted from the helicopter and circled over to Amelie’s door as she was opening it. I helped her out and then intertwined our fingers back together.A smiling Roy greeted us. “Well, this is the best outcome anyone could have hoped for,” Roy declared and turned to Amelie. “I hear we have you to thank for that little lady. Textbook survival skills.”“Thank you,” Amelie smiled. “Just trying to keep a level head and keep everyone calm.”
Nathan’s POVWhen she smiled down at me, I thought my heart was going to burst from excitement. I have never wanted something more in my life like I did Amelie. I wanted to declare my love for her right then and there, but everyone already thought we were in love.“Are you ok, kitten?” I yelled.“I’m better now that you are here, Schmoopie,” Amelie called back.“Did you think I wouldn’t come for you?” I declared.“No, I knew you would,” Amelie smiled.“Always,” I declared.“Oh god, you guys are making me sick,” Kimmy teased.“Right? I thought I was the only one,” Morgan giggled.Everyone broke out in laughter.“Rescue one to Moneybags. Can you shine your spotlight straight up for the exact location,” a voice came over the radio.“Roger that,” Kirk responded and pointed the spotlight straight into the air.“We have visual on you,” the voice spoke. “Do you have a count on the recovery?”“Affirmative. Two injured and three non-injured,” Kirk relayed.The rescue helicopter appeared overhe
Amelie’s POVMy heart sank. I thought they hadn’t seen the flare, so I shot a second one and waited. Then I heard it. The sound of a helicopter coming closer.“Morgan!” I shouted. “The helicopter is getting closer!”“Fuck yes!” Morgan yelled. Then she ran off to wake up Kimmy.I then saw the spotlight searching the ground. It finally landed on the tail of the plane. Then, the spotlight moved along the body of the plane until it landed on me. I waved frantically. I grinned so widely that I thought my face was going to break. My prayers had been answered.A voice came from the helicopter. Even though they were using a megaphone, I had to strain to hear it over the sound of the helicopter.“We will get you out as soon as possible,” the voice spoke. “We just need to find a place to land nearby. We’ve called for the rescue helicopter.”The helicopter turned and circled away.“Let’s close the door until they come back,” I advised Morgan. “We don’t want to lose too much heat from the plane.”
Nathan’s POVWe’ve been flying back and forth on the grid for 1 ½ hours. We haven’t seen a single clue of where they could be. It’s starting to get dark. I can see the brilliant orange and pink hues of sunset starting to appear across the sky. They are a beautiful warning that we are running out of time for today's search. How can something so spectacular bring me such a feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach?“Dr. Michaels, we have about 30 minutes before we have to call off the search,” James spoke.“Push it as long as you can,” I replied. “I want every single second used.”“Yes, sir,” James answered.We continue for another 15 minutes before something is radioed in. A plane wing has been spotted floating in a part of the lake.My heart sinks to my stomach.No. It can’t be. I won’t accept it until I see the plane for myself.“They just sent me the coordinates, Dr. Michaels,” the location specialist Miguel said, “Do you want to head over there or continue on our search?”I have an
Amelie’s POVI’ve makeshift set Nancy’s ankle and fashioned a sling out of a ripped bed sheet for Captain Thomas. The extra credit first aid & survival training I took in high school sure came in handy today. Both Nancy and Thomas are lying on the bed in the back of the plane. They need to relax and stay calm. I gave them some painkillers I had in my bag, hoping they would get some sleep.We have all tried to get reception on our phones to no avail. I even tried the radio in the flight deck.I managed to open the outside door of the plane and made sure it closed back up. If no one finds us right away, it could be a very cold night. Luckily, Kimmy found some extra blankets and towels in the bedroom. I’ve located the flares onboard. There are only three. I doubt anyone would see them during the day. I’m going to hold off on shooting them until it's dark out. It’s cold and snowy, but I’m so grateful that I listened to Nathan and dressed like a snow bunny. I giggled to myself.Oh, Nathan