NatalieNatalie was shocked at Theodore’s behavior. He was being awfully honest. Did her prayers for him to become an honest man were answered? If yes, it was a shitty time.When she had seen him an hour ago, nervously rejecting every piece of cloth, she had smiled. He was making an effort. It had put her into a great dilemma when he had told her again that he loved her, and she had this feeling where she wanted to ask him for the truth. But how could she?She had wrestled with the thought, but now in this moment, the way he was talking to her family, about her father, Natalie wasn’t so sure. He wasn’t changing. He is the arrogant billionaire who has kidnapped her. Though, he was not a torturer. Maybe the most gentle kidnapper in the history, she had thought.Her mother had made her sit down and asked, “How are you, dearest? Is he treating you well? Please tell me you are not being tortured? Oh, dear, I can’t tell you how helpless your father and I feel.”“I am fine, Mom.” Natalie ha
NatalieWilliam was rinsing the dishes and drying them, while Natalie was lathering them up.“So, what do you think of Theodore now?” William asked her, but she had her own set of questions ready.“Forget about him. How is father? Let me ask, considering Theo isn’t around to make a condemning remark about him.” She scoffed.“He is well. What I don’t understand is why is he still entertaining Nicholas and his son.”“What do you mean?” Natalie asked.“I had heard them planning a move on defeating Theo, but I walked in, they stopped and Dad and I had an argument.”“About what?” Natalie had washed her hands now and focused her attention on William.“It doesn’t matter. But Dad is hiding something, I am sure of it. There is more to it.”Natalie could guess what it was. Her father was planning things to rescue her from this cage while William was suspecting he was plotting something for Theo. It was the only explanation.She didn’t give it much thought, because she didn’t need to. She had an
NatalieNatalie couldn’t describe how she spent the time. Her first instinct was to open up that phone and call the mysterious man, but she stopped herself. What if Theo has something in his home which would detect it? She couldn’t risk getting caught.“But what if he already knows?” Her mind asked and Natalie cried silently.If he does then she will have nothing to do but confront him. But first she has to find out if he knows. And to know that, she will have to see him.Theo could come and have her right here. Why does he want her to meet at the penthouse?‘Maybe he wants to kill you for betrayal and wants to bury you body without letting anyone know?’ Her mind spoke and Natalie had to admonish herself for thinking so.She couldn’t go crazy right now. She had to do something. She must seduce him. All she had to do was to wear something nice.She chose a dark maroon lace lingerie, similar sheer silk stockings, and paired them with her new stilettos. She had settled for a beautiful da
NatalieWhen she woke up, she was wet and flushed.She had a weird dream. She was in bed and Theo was making love to her. How could she dream such erotica when her body was still begging her for rest after last night’s sex.Her thighs clenched, thinking about all the ways Theo had taken her. He had been in and around her, consuming her very being, making her cry out, making her beg, squirm, and yearn for more. She never knew that sex could be so amazing. Yes, she had experience, but never had she dreamt that Theo will make the bedroom such an amazing place for her.Even in her dream, he was sucking on her melons hungrily, squeezing them, enlarging them, teasing her nipples. She had cried out when he had bitten her clit. His chiseled body moved like ripples in water, and he had made love to her in the most amazing ways.But what concerned Natalie most was that she was saying the three magical words to him.Yes, she remembered saying those three words to Theo in her dream. And after hea
TheodoreHe picked up the call. He was on his way to the airport.“Yes?”“The documents will be filed today.” The person on the other side informed him.“What about the other thing I wanted you to do?”“I am on it, Mr. Gilbert.”“I will be abroad for a while. But before I come back, I need details on my desk.”Theo hung up and looked out the window. His heart was heavy. There were a lot many things he wanted to tell Natalie and talk to her about it, but no. There was fate interrupting them at every moment.Jacobs’ men were interfering and Theo had to sort out everything. He will have to talk to Hanson as soon as he will return.But his mind was occupied by Natalie. He wanted her to utter those three words. He wanted to tell her that he wanted them to date like a normal couple. He wanted to sleep with her every night, but he didn’t want to cage her or do anything that would make her hate him.He wanted to sit with her and talk and talk and talk. He will. When he returns, he will.But
NatalieAfter Theo was gone. Natalie wrestled with the thought whether she should contact the mysterious man or not. Her feelings for Theo had confused her. But the mysterious man was her father’s man who was worrying about her. How could she not respond to her father’s efforts of saving her?After she had lunch and Rufus went out for something, she came back to her room, went to the closet, and opened the shoebox where she had hidden the mobile phone.She took it to the bathroom, ran the water in the bathtub and opened it. The phone was a latest model of a very expensive brand. Her father had money to spare on such things? Natalie wondered but then proceeded. She unlocked it, and there was only one contact on the phone. The name was saved as Jacobs.She took a few deep breaths and finally pressed the green call icon.The number only rung for two rings and she hung up. She pressed her palm against her forehead and cursed herself for being so weak. She was wondering what to do when the
NatalieWhat you are doing is wrong!Talk to Theodore. He might have an explanation.Everything is fine!You are going to get yourself kidnapped!How do you know you can trust this Jacobs guy?Are you insane?You are insane!You are insane!You are insane!These were Natalie’s thoughts all day and all night and she cursed Theodore for putting her into this position. If only they had never met, she would have never been in this predicament.Her heart was still siding with Theodore, but her father wouldn’t lie, would he? Theodore’s sudden change of heart, him breaking off his engagement with Kim, kidnapping Natalie from her wedding, all these steps were so unlike the Theodore she had first met, who wanted to keep his life private, but these days, he was letting the tabloids take his picture and print it. What was he playing at if not what Jacobs had told her about?The chain of events was pointing into only one direction and that was against Theo.She had made up her mind. She will step
TheodoreHe had reached to the hotel after working for 16 hours non stop and was ready for bed when he received the disturbing call. Rufus told him of the events.“What in the fucking hell happened?” He screamed down the phone, but Natalie was gone. She was lost.Theo slumped down on his bed as his legs gave away.The last hope of his life was lost. Natalie was gone. She was kidnapped and he had a good idea of who might be behind it.Theo was boiling with rage but he was thousand of miles away and was also feeling helpless. This is what love does to a man, his mind spoke. It makes you weak, pathetic, vulnerable, and as helpless like a worm under a shoe.Theo wiped his tears. His work here in Portugal wasn’t done yet, but what could he do if not return to States?He made a few calls and scheduled his flight as soon as it was available, three hours, which felt like a lifetime to Theo.“How could she get kidnapped? Is Natalie working with someone? Who else knew about her leaving the hous