Later that same day at night, Angelina kept tossing and turning on her very comfortable bed. But try as hard as she may, sleep eluded her. All she could see when she closed her eyes was Maxwell's face when he uttered those profound, heartfelt words of gratitude to her. She had seen him looking aloof and indifferent, she had seen him looking cold and distant, she had seen him looking livid and furious, she had seen him looking tormented and devastated and she had seen him looking aroused and lustful. In short, she had seen him in different kinds of moods, bearing different kinds of expressions on his prepossessing face but not that kind she saw earlier in the day. Not that warm, profound, earnest, highly touched and gracious expression she witnessed in Isabella's study room earlier on.And that pulled the strings of her womanly heart. It didn't just make him look even more handsome and attractive, but also made him seem more approachable, more loving, more lovable. If only he could ke
Like the previous times, he kissed her like a starved man. Like a man who had been denied his means of survival for so long. Like a beast in heat. Like she was the only thing and only one he had ever wanted in his entire life…And all the while his lips were engaging hers in a scorching french kiss, his erotic hands were kept busy as well, wandering all over the places they could reach in her body. Cupping her boobs, caressing her bare thighs, stroking her arms, pulling her hair down and running his fingers through it… But Angelina wasn't holding back as well. It was as if the beast in him aroused the wild cat in her as she kissed him back with the vigour of a tigress. She was becoming bolder and bolder with every kiss they shared and now, she kissed him with a passion that rivalled his own.And when she snaked her hands into his bathrobe and touched his bare chest, Maxwell let out a deep moan and instantly, the rhythm and tempo of the kiss changed.It was as if that single touch; th
Even before her stinging hand could return to its initial position by her side, she felt a firm grip on her upper arms before she was roughly pushed against the wall nearby and her swollen lips invaded once again.Those same skilled lips that had sent her to smoldering heights just seconds ago crashed against hers with a renewed vigor. As if the slap was just like fuel added to an already ravaging fire— the ravaging fire of his desire for her. His lips, thoroughly kissed and swollen just like hers, attacked her own with unrestrained passion, trying to make them part so he can snake his tongue deep inside.But not this time. This time around, Angelina was in full control of her senses so she clamped her lips as tightly as she had never done before. Then with all her might, she used both hands to try and push him off her body but alas, her strength was no match to that of the muscular, young Adonis Greek god-like body pushing her back against the wall.Maxwell refused to relent. He was
Needless to say, none of the two of them got even a wink of sleep that eventful night. They didn't even bother trying to do so at all since they knew it would be in vain. While Maxwell was forced to take yet another cold shower in the middle of the cold night before he engrossed himself with work, Angelina chose to spend her own sleepless night chattering non-stop with her pet bird. Even though all the talking parrot could say in return is "Hey honey, I love you", she wasn't deterred. She just kept talking to it, telling it everything and nothing, just to take her mind off what happened earlier in the kitchen. At least, having the beloved pet professing its undying love for her served as a reminder that no matter what, she still has someone who loves her for herself, not just lusting after her body…As early as five thirty am, Angelina who still hasn't gotten used to the harsh cold weather of the United Kingdom which was worse than that in her home country America, forced herself to
And about doing it at the office— would they have at least ended up kissing each other that fateful day at the office when she met Ethan for the first time had it been they weren't interrupted? Only God knows because one thing that Angelina is quite sure of is that once those hypnotizing grey eyes fix themselves in hers, she becomes a prey that's totally submissive to their owner's charms…She quickly shook her head as if to ward off the wandering thoughts before speaking to Alicia. "Nice try Ally but we are not changing the topic of discussion. I asked you a few questions and you're yet to answer them. So yes, I'm all ears." "Forget about all that. It's all in the past now. I'm sure you'll be more excited to hear about this…"Alicia trailed off and turned to look at Jeremy with a questioning look on her face. When he nodded in approval, she returned her gaze back to Angelina before going on, "Actually when you walked in on us, we were having a kind of celebratory sex.
God! He was already hardening just remembering those smoldering moments. And when he remembered how wet and ready for him she felt when he touched her womanly core through her panties, Maxwell growled out loud like a wounded lion, making his personal assistant who had stepped one foot into the office to instantly retreat backwards and close the door behind him.Aaron Bentley had been treading on thin ice ever since the big boss came into the office that eventful morning. Indeed the big boss's mood has been sour these past few months but this particular morning, it was worst! When he served him coffee first thing in the morning, he had just taken one sip of it before flinging the cup with its entire content away, something he had never done before. Even though Aaron was sure the boss disliked the taste of his coffee, he had never seen him react in that manner. All he does is just to take a few sips and leave the rest for Aaron to toss away. Not just that, he had snapped at a potential
As soon as Angelina was through with making lunch, she packed Maxwell's own in a picnic basket before placing a call to Gregory, asking him to come in order to deliver it to him. Thereafter, she headed upstairs for a quick shower before Isabella finished whatever it was she was busy doing on her laptop.While shuffling through some clothes she had never worn, her eyes fell on a bag at a corner of the walk-in closet and she instantly slapped her forehead. She had completely forgotten about it! She had seen the familiar customized M.J Tech bag placed on her bed a long time ago but she was in a hurry to do something at the time so she had placed it in a secluded corner inside her very large closet. And since then, she had completely forgotten about it as she hadn't gone to the corner she placed it until now.After hurriedly dressing in a simple mustard yellow turtleneck top and a black flared skirt, she took the contents of the bag out and what she saw reminded her of her first day at wo
As Maxwell obeyed, Angelina didn't know when she hastily jumped behind him, using his tall, muscular frame as a shield from Nanna's scrutinizing eyes. "M–my skin is not glowing. I–I mean there's nothing to see. I'm not…erm…I'm not…"At that, both ladies within earshot— Nanna and Isabella burst out laughing while the corners of Maxwell's mouth moved a little, as if he was also suppressing laughter. "Pregnant. The word is pregnant, chica. Don't worry, there's nothing to be scared of about pregnancy and childbirth. All those scary stories you might have heard were highly exaggerated. There's nothing more magical, more amazing than being a mother, chica. It's the most wonderful experience in the whole world so don't be scared of becoming pregnant, okay? And I have seen you with Isabella. You don't even have to put in any effort as you have natural maternal qualities, chica. It's in you. It's who you are. And so I'm sure just like in every other thing you do, you'll be spectacular
Six months later… In the just concluded bakery section of the state of the art buildings of Isabella Gallagher Memorial Foundation, a heavily pregnant Angelina waddled around, inspecting the ultramodern baking equipments. Even though Lucy had volunteered to be the caretaker of the London-based foundation center, from time to time, Angelina goes there to inspect things, especially when a new project has been completed or when some newly- bought equipments have arrived. That's not because she didn't trust Lucy's capability of handling things superbly. No, far from it. She knows she's quite capable and just goes there to make sure things are running smoothly. After all, the foundation is her pet project and her lifelong dream and she loves it just like her own baby! So far, apart from the basic infrastructures that had already been established in both the American and London-based foundation centers, a culinary school, sewing and knitting center, sports arena, arts school for painting
Over the moon with joy, Maxwell hastily slipped the ring unto her finger and as he got up to seal it with a kiss, Angelina's hand suddenly appeared in front of his lips and pushed them away from hers. "Not so fast, lover boy! We have a score to settle first."Maxwell's eyes instantly widened in trepidation. What score do they have to settle? He thought they have already crossed that bridge earlier. He thought she had already forgiven him! But before he could voice out his fears, Angelina's melodic voice reached his ears. "You came here, wowed me with your mind-blowing confession, went ahead to steal my breath away by telling me I'm the one for you, your peace of mind, your bane of existence, your home, your soulmate and so many other mind-blowing things before going down on one knee and proposing to me. You did all that, without even giving me any chance to state my own feelings. Oh I forgot, I don't suppose to have any feelings. After all, 'you know I don't share your feel
Maxwell couldn't believe what he was seeing and hearing. And he knows for sure that he isn't dreaming so could this mean…He looked towards Ethan who was standing behind Angelina for confirmation and just as he nodded his head to confirm that indeed she has regained her memories, Angelina's voice rent the air once again. "Pfft! Can you believe this, bro? I thought that your friend would be a little more excited about seeing me but it seems…"Angelina never got to finish saying what she intended to as she suddenly felt her body engulfed in a very tight hug against a warm, tall, hard and familiar body. In a flash, her own hands automatically wrapped themselves around the tall, imposing figure. At the same time, her eyes fluttered close on their own accord. Their joined bodies reverberated as in unison, both she and Maxwell released very huge, deeply felt sighs of relief. Home, at last! At long, long last they are finally where they rightfully belonged; in the most blissful home ev
Ethan and Robert had just finished having an early dinner together and were on their way to the airport when the former received a call. Upon checking the caller id on the screen, a frown materialized on his face. But that notwithstanding, he swiped and answered the call. "What's up Dr. I-know-it-all? Have you perhaps forgotten your stethoscope with me? Or is it your brain?"From the other end, Dr. Nick sighed. "Look, Mr. Marlowe, I haven't called you for another round of bickering. We need to talk. Urgently. Where are you now? Since you're answering your calls I can tell that you haven't boarded the plane yet, so where can I meet you?"It was Ethan's turn to frown as he instantly became alert. "What's the matter? What happened? How is Angie? Don't tell me anything happened to her! M.J would kill you if anything happens to even a single hair on her head!"Dr. Nick huffed. "Relax, dude. Jolie is perfectly fine. Well, I guess she'll be if only you keep quiet, listen t
Dr. Nick clamped his eyes shut as out of nowhere, sudden pain, sadness and gloom overcame him. How could he have been so blinded? How could he have let his feelings cloud his rational thinking? He had fallen for a woman who is way beyond his reach! He knew right from the onset that she belonged to someone else, that she was someone else's wife but he still let his guard down such that his hidden and long-suppressed feelings for her gradually resurfaced!And now, she is pregnant. What cruel game is this that fate is playing with them all? Here he is, deeply and passionately in love with his childhood buddy but he can neither express it nor even think of acting on it because she's carrying the baby of another man. Another man whom she has absolutely no memories of at all– the man she believes is nobody but a complete stranger to her! God! What kind of mess is this?!What is he supposed to do now? How is he going to break the news of her pregnancy to her when she doesn't even remember h
Angelina grinned widely at him. "Of course! You're my best friend so of course you can't just like me! And you know the feeling is mutual too, right? You're the bestest best friend in the whole wide world and so I love you too!"Once again, Dr. Nick gave her that strange, intense look and cleared his throat. "Erm…Jolie, I have something that I want to tell…"Just then, the shrill sound of his phone interrupted him and as he looked down at the caller id, his entire demeanor instantly changed. Without answering the call, he abruptly got up from his seat while saying to Angelina, "Shit! I completely forgot that I'm supposed to meet someone by two pm today and it's already a quarter to two now."Perplexed at his reaction to the call, Angelina, who had also seen the caller id before he silenced the phone, frowned up at him in confusion. "Who is this Mr. Blondie whose mere call has gotten you so worked up like this? You don't even behave this way when the hospital medical
Maxwell stood in front of the large painting of Angelina and himself in his exquisitely furnished living room, slowly tracing the outline of his wife's gorgeous face with misty eyes and a forlorn and wistful expression on his face.All of a sudden, he felt a hand on his shoulder and even before her gentle, soothing voice rent the air, he knew it was his mother. "You know that staring at her picture will not magically conjure her up, right? Why are you doing this to yourself, son? When will you stop punishing yourself? It's been almost two months now since we left Croatia. Since you left your wife with a complete stranger! All you do is keep sending money, stuffs and either Ethan or Robert to go check on her while you remain here torturing yourself with depressing thoughts. Just take a look at yourself. You haven't just lost a lot of weight but also look so haggard! Arnold told me that once I'm not here, you don't eat at all and hardly sleep at night. And now you're standing here
When Dr. Nick had given Angelina the two gadgets that Maxwell sent over for her, she had only accepted the laptop and refused to accept the phone, claiming that she had no use for it since she had no one to communicate with.Even though that's what she claimed, the real reason is because she doesn't want any reminder of her past life at the moment, the past life that she has no memories of as at present. She knows that once she has a phone, someone connected to her forgotten past might call her and that will inevitably push back those depressing thoughts which she had shoved away to the forefront and hence, make her sad and gloomy. And that's the last thing she wanted at the moment. All she wants is to pretend as if all is well, to live in the moment, to be happy and keep having great fun with her best friend. Therefore, she surely doesn't want a phone as of now! If her memories return in the future, then she'd surely require a phone. But as of now, she had no need for it!When Dr. Ni
Dr. Nick didn't get a chance to return to his office until much later in the evening when he had rounded up all he had to do for the meantime. And after having one look at his tired face, Angelina abruptly got up, took the lunch basket in her left hand before holding Dr. Nick's hand with the right one. "You're coming home with me right this second, Dr. Lifesaver!"However, instead of letting her to pull him along with her like she intended to, Dr. Nick stayed put in his place while shaking his head and saying, "No Jolie. I can't leave now. I just performed surgeries on two of my patients and I have to be there when they eventually come to. I need to assess them and…" "Oh no, Dr. Lifesaver, you have already done your part. There are other doctors who can do whatever needs to be done. Besides, you look so tired and dead on your feet and as far as I know, you can only save lives when you yourself are alive and well! So like I said earlier, you are coming home with me now