CHAPTER 49 Taleela's POV;"Ma'am, it looks like a couple of reporters are going to disturb your entrance," the driver says as soon as we get to the front of my office building. Looking out of the car's double-tinted windows, I notice that he's actually correct. I shut my eyes in frustration. Why did Nikolai not attend to this? Picking up my phone, I decide to give Nikolai a call. He picks up. I don't even wait for him to speak. "Why didn't you inform me that there would be reporters? Why have they not been taken care of?" "I'm really sorry, Jemmah. I did that for a reason. Tell the driver to drive towards the employee's parking lot." "Okay," I reply and hang up. I inform the driver of the new development, and he immediately follows my instructions, reversing as he trafficates to the left. Thankfully, the reporters can't see me from the double-tinted windows or even recognize my car because they're too absorbed, expecting me to make an appearance. The employee's parking
Kal's POVEarlier, she had sent one of the secretaries to bring me to her office. I have an idea that the lady recognizes me, but I pay her no attention as she stutters while talking to me. I give her a curt smile once we get to the door leading into the CEO's office. As soon as she's out of sight, I knock twice on the mahogany door."Come in," a familiar voice, muffled, calls back.Twisting the knob, I push the door open and look around her office while walking in.Hmm. Impressive.The whole situation is quite awkward. Seeing Jemmah this way — all dressed up and looking like a boss lady is truly a weird sight.No, I am in no way intimidated by her riches. Heck, I have lots of that. It's nothing to me. Her newfound fame doesn't move me in any way. Instead, I am only trying to get over the shock of finding out that she's the CEO of BSL.Jemmah is seated behind a wide glass desk, and her eyes are trained on me. Her beautiful hazel orbs never cease to mesmerize me. This time, her eyes lo
CHAPTER 51 Susan's POV; Honestly, I have never felt this happy in a very long time. As soon as I returned to Achilles' home, I yelled his name and Tarantino's. In seconds, Achilles is stepping out of his room. He opens his arms, and I run to it, squealing in happiness. "Today was amazing!" I cry. Achilles laughs fondly and wraps his arms around me. He smells of lemons and something yummy. "I'm happy for you, baby," Pulling away from his hold, I pout my lips. "The only thing is I'll be working from home and trying to balance school with it." Achilles guides me to a seat. We both take a seat. His hand comes up to my face and tucks a strand of hair behind my ear. "Look, baby. You're going to be able to balance it. I know it's going to be quite hard and all, but I am rooting for you. I mean, you get to stop working as a stripper in that bar." I gasp when I see him make a face. Sitting up, I narrow my eyes at him. "So, you disapprove of me working as a stripper?" A
Bells POV.At my request, the computer plays us a track from my RnB playlist. The lyrics are so sinful, but that's the mood I am aiming to create. I run my hand, which is still holding the dick clamp, up and down the bulge of Karanos's dick, and he moans softly, closing his eyes for a bit. My other hand caresses his chest through his shirt as my fingers work their way to peel off his buttons, possibly two at a time, and before I know it, Karanos helps me take off his shirt completely. He pulls me deeper into him and kisses me, grabbing my butt."Mhm, wait, Kal," I say, causing him to break the kiss."Yeah, what's wrong?" He holds me by my shoulders and stares into my eyes."Kal, though it’s not our first kinky sex, I feel the need to establish some basic rules. It is essential that we discuss our boundaries and limits as well as ensure that there’s enthusiastic consent around the clock."“I’m totally up for anything,” Kal assures me, kissing me again, but I pull out again."I know yo
Taleela's POV"Girl!" Susan cries, barging into my office as I work on my computer. I immediately look up from the monitor, wondering why she's barging into my office, all excited. "What's up?" I ask, leaning back against my swivel chair as I leave my fingers on the keyboard, ready to type any moment. Susan glares at me and drops into one of the chairs in front of my desk. "You and Karanos? You didn't even tell me." Tilting my head, I chuckle. "I was planning to, Susan. I've just been swamped." "When did he pop the will-you-be-my-girlfriend question?" Susan asks, Wiggling her brows. "Last night?" I ask in return. "You sure wouldn't expect me to call you when you're asleep by two in the morning." "I wasn't," Susan said. "I was awake." Now, it's my turn to wiggle my brows. "Oh?" Susan blushes beet and nods. "Why didn't you call me by then?" "Before I tell you how it went down, tell me why you were awake by two in the morning. Achilles time, hm?" "Well, some
Taleela's POVAs soon as I get to my office, I flop into one of the couches scattered around my office. Even after having a decent meal, I feel drained from the events that happened minutes ago. I had seen Susan off to her department before coming up to my office, and honestly, the ride up here wasn't really it. I kick off my heels and bend my upper body so my hand can massage my sore feet. The run to the van had almost been fatal if not for the guard who held me up immediately. I tripped and toppled to the side. My phone rings beside me, and I take my time to massage my feet before I check who's calling. It's Karanos. He's requesting a video call again, and honestly, I can't complain. I love seeing his handsome face on my screen. I drop my feet back on the floor before swiping and picking up the call. My camera opens to reveal Karanos in another setting. "Hey," I begin. "Where are you this time?" That's when he falls back into his bed before donning his pillow. "
Taleela's POV Karanos looks so handsome this evening, and I am sure I'll be warding off women for the whole night. His dark hair is slicked back and shiny, and as he leads me to his car, his other hand rests on the small of my back as he guides me. "Wait, I'll open the car," he says, and I stand to the side, waiting as he opens his car door. Retaking my hand, he leads me into his car before closing it and going over to the driver's door to slide into the car. He swerves out of the parking lot into the street, and as he drives, I can't help but wonder why he's the one driving and not his chauffeur. Before I know it, I'm asking him. "Karanos, why are you the one driving?" We both burst into laughter at the same time, sharing the humor of the whole situation. While still laughing, Karanos gives me a reply. "I want to recreate the oldies type of date. Employing a driver seems too extravagant, and again, we'd be able to spend time with each other without bothering about
Kal's POVThe night is not getting younger, and I lead Jemmah towards my car so that I can drive her home. She's slightly drunk, and her words are slurred. She's laughing a lot and making different kinds of jokes. I never knew she was this funny, and I laughed heartily as I settled her into the car and tucked her in. Shutting the passenger door, I hurry to the other side and pull my car door open before slipping inside and closing it. Jemmah's head is resting on the headrest of her seat, and she turns her head to give me a look as I rev up the car's engine. She looks so pretty, and even in a drunken state, she still has a way of making my groin tighten. "You look so sexy," she says. Her hand stretches out and rests on my cheek, the pad of her thumb rubbing against my cheek. Her hands are so soft. "I'm slightly drunk but not drunk enough to talk nonsense. I am aware of what I am saying, and I am saying all these because my tongue is loose, and I can say whatever I want to say
Taleela's POVIn the evening, Karanos proposed to me; I wasn't expecting it. I had just been coming down the stairs for dinner when I found him down on one knee with a plush red box that was open and had a diamond ring sitting on it.I had nearly toppled down the stairs when I saw him in that position, and it had him bounding up the stairs in sheer panic.We had both erupted into laughter, and I had kissed and kissed and kissed him, bursting into tears as he took a second kneel before me.It's a memory I will never forget in a rush. The slow sex we had after his proposal, how he handled me gently, how he made me feel like the most special woman in the world.For the first time in my life, I felt a rush of love I had never felt for so many people.We had kept the marriage proposal secret, but somehow, Susan had spread the news across to everyone in her family and also Kal's family. What shocked me the most was how Achilles, Susan, and Karanos' mother conspired to plan a joint wedding.
Susan's POVI ask, fully dressed, but Achilles seems to have difficulty buttoning up his shirt. Frowning, I walk toward where he's standing and help him to button his shirt up."Why are you suddenly shaky?" I ask.Achilles shakes his head, and a lock of his hair falls on his forehead. I push his hair back to its normal position and kiss his lip before leaning back to look at my beautiful husband.He's dressed in a dark shirt, and slacks cling to his long powerful legs. It's not tucked in. Just the way I like it. Patting his chest, I kiss him again."You're nervous, babe," I say to him. "I can see that you are."Achilles sighs and picks up his perfume bottle from the vanity table behind me. "Yes, I am. What if your mother threatens me and decides to send me off without you? What if she dislikes me? What if—"But I place a hand on his lip to shut him up. "Shh. It's okay, Achilles. My mother isn't going to do anything funny. Yes, she might be strict and all that. I think she'll like you
Jemmah's POVThree days later.Greece.I don't know why Karanos wants us to drive to his parent's home. I already told him I'm feeling quite sick, but he's bent on doing what he wants."Can we stop by the hospital before seeing your parents, babe?" I ask as we almost get to the city clinic.The flight we took last night messed with my rhythm, making me highly uncomfortable.Karanos sighs and finally agrees. As he turns at the intersection, he says, "Baby, we all know it's your pregnancy and nothing else. We even got a book to guide us through your trimesters. Isn't that enough? My mum doesn't like latecomers,"I frown at him. "Mummy's boy?"I notice Kal's jaw shift. I know he's trying to react calmly to what I just said. Since my pregnancy, he has been considerate, and I find it weird."Babe, you know that's not true. I love my mother, but I don't suck up to her,""But you sure look like you're doing so!" I say to him,Karanos visibly blows out a breath. "No, I am not! That's how we a
Jemmah's POVThree months laterWell, I got pregnant!Isn't that good news?At first, I didn't think it was. I wasn't ready for a baby, and I didn't plan for it.I didn't see myself pregnant this year. I had never really given having a baby thought, and I was pretty disoriented when the doctor told me I was pregnant.Karanos was in the country for a three-month vacation and a company merger. So, he was running around and setting things up while I relaxed. He didn't want me stressed out.I told him a week later while we were on a date. I knew it wasn't the perfect timing, and I hadn't crested one, so I thought informing him on a date would spice things up since he was in a happy mood.Well, it spiced things up. Kal leaped to his feet and kicked his chair back as he walked towards my seat. He lifted me and twirled me around. He was thrilled, but I wasn't quite sure I was.Okay, here's the thing.I was just so confused about the pregnancy thing, and I wanted to burst into tears, but Kal
Taleela's POVThere's a party tonight, and Karanos has forced me to come to Greece. Anyway, it's not something I'd be stubborn about because I want to be there while he celebrates his partnership with us.That's what his father wants, and Karanos has to do it for him. The man is sick and needs some requests to be granted.Susan already called hours ago to tell me the dress code. It was annoying because I had already prepared a dress to wear tonight, and Susan was calling to tell me that Linda had already picked a dress code for the party.Well, it's no problem because I have already ordered a new dress that'll be delivered in hours at Susan's apartment. I'll be going to the airport with nothing but my purse and a few clothes to stay in over the weekend.I miss Karanos. It's just been a week, but it feels like years.On the morning after the night I had gotten drunk, Tobias pulled out from the deal, and I asked Nikolai to put assigning the contract to anyone on hold because I already h
Taleela's POVHe picks up.Wherever he is, there is a flurry of activities, but he still picks up anyway. That's a good thing. I hope he listens to me because I am extraordinarily drunk and about to pass out."Jemmah," His voice comes. Soft and filled with so much worry."Kal," I say, and my voice breaks. "Kal, photos of me in the strip club back in Greece got released on the internet," Then I begin to sob."Jemmah, I need you to stay calm for me, okay?" He says. "I'll be at your apartment in less than an hour,""But you're in Greece," I choke back tears. "How will you get here in less than an hour?""Don't worry, my love. I'll be there in no time. Don't drink more than what you already have consumed, okay?"I nod. "Yes," Even if I know I will drink till I pass out.When he ends the call, I take another swig from the bottle before leaning back into my couch and thinking about how my life is already a mess within a week of Karanos not being in my life. I have to admit, but he brings s
Taleela's POVI'm scrolling through the internet, and all that fills my news feed are pictures of me and Karanos and headlines talking about our breakup and how it affected our business relationship. Even discussions about the deal being called off.How the hell did these people know about all this? Did Karanos tell them in a press conference or something?Shaking my head, I know that Karanos is not that type of person. He's primarily private, apart from the unfortunate pictures taken by the paparazzi and some ladies that want to leech off him.I lean away from the back seat and tap my driver's shoulder. He turns for a bit. We're almost at the intersection, so I must tell him quickly."Can you take the longer route? We're going to enter my apartment from the back," I say. "The paparazzi will be waiting for me,""Okay, ma'am." The driver says and immediately swerves into the other intersection that leads to the longer route.When we get to my apartment, many reporters are standing in f
Karanos' POV"Jemmah, listen to me," I say as I follow her out of the beach house. We haven't even been here for half a week, and all this is happening. I feel so frustrated and aggravated at myself.But Jemmah doesn't even give me listening ears. She hikes her tote bag higher and continues to drive her luggage toward the door. Pulling the door with all her might, she steps out and nearly swings it shut in my face, but I am quick to hold the gate and follow her outside.She already booked a ride about an hour ago, and the driver is already here with his car purring. As soon as he sees her, he climbs out of his car and takes her luggage from her. Jemmah steps into the back of the car while she waits for the driver to place her stuff in the trunk.She doesn't spare me a glance throughout the ordeal. Her jaw is set, and I see that she's trying so hard not to break down.I climb down the porch steps when I see the driver wasting a bit of time in the trunk and go over to the side of the wi
Jemmah's POV"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to," Karanos says, his voice thick with emotions. "I wish I could make all this stop. You're hurt. You're crying."I jolt awake at the sound of his cries. Looking out of our window momentarily, I see that it's still midnight. Looking back at Karanos lying on the bed, I notice he's sweating a lot, even under the air conditioning.He's having a nightmare.So I move close enough till my skin touches his, and I gather him in my arms. As soon as he feels me close, his arms wrap around me, and he buries his head in my chest.He keeps talking and even starts to sob, making me confused. Why is he having nightmares? What did he experience in the past?But I don't ask him all that. I am more concerned about his well-being, so I wrap my legs around his lean waist, placing my chin on his head while I rock him comfortingly."You'll be fine, baby. You'll be fine," I say in my most quiet voice. "It's just a dream, and you'll wake up soon. I love you so much, Ka