The Beginning."The spinal cord surgery must be done immediately, otherwise I say for sure if your mother will survive or not"The words from the doctor sounded like thunder in Emily's ear, diddled her fingers nervously, How could she possibly get money for her mother's surgery,when currently she has no money at all."Okay, I'll do my best so that my will do the surgery as soon S possible, " said Emily, even though she hadn't actually find the right way to get the money because bank loan will prove impossible she grimly dragged her feet back to the restaurant where she work part time""Hi Emily how was your mom?" asked Nancy Emily's fellow waitress."She is getting a little better, but the doctor said she has to undergo a surgery right away, you know it cost a lot, I really need the money, oh my God maybe I have to sell my kidney ?" Emily covered her face with her hands , Hopelessly."Selling kidney? who wants to sell a kidney?" suddenly Jacob the restaurant manager appeared. Nancy a
Gabriel Specter "You're are you?"Emily forced herself to laugh, she knew that Olivia Specter we just messing with her. But Olivia became more serious than before," I'm not joking at all, your mother's life is in your hands, decide it now!. If you refuse my offer, I will offer it to a luckier candidate, "Olivia said firmly.Emily closed her eyes tightly, this was very ridiculous she hasn't even have sex in her whole life because she is too busy making money, how then is she going have sex with Gabriel Specter?!" Emily? I will give you minutes to think, Olivia mumbled then got up to grab a cigarette and lit it quickly. " What if I don't manage to get pregnant?" Emily asked subconsciously she knew inside her heart she had already accepted the offer. "well I will pay you proper amount, "Olivia replied casually. Emily bit her lip, "The contract ends after I give birth, right? " she still wasn't so sure. Olivia nodded, "How? Do you agree?.Her dying mother's face flashed across her eyes,
Blood StainEmily swallowed hard when she saw Gabriel take of his white shirt which was stain with white splatters. Gabriel's broad chest with a six- pack abdomen made Emily looks away beautiful she was afraid Gabriel could see the affection on her face."Let's do it?" Gabriel lied down on the bed with his hand as pillow. Emily still didn't move from seat, she really didn't know where to start. she did watch a porn few times, but it was meaningless if she never practice at all."So are we going to make love or not?" Gabriel grancing at Emily with seductive look. Emily dares to look up, stared back at Gabriel's brown eyes then cleared her throat softly,This is my first time.…. Emily whispered, her cheek flushed red with embarrassment.Gabriel sat up straight, "You're kidding right?" asked him, not believing what he was hearing. Emily shook her head, I'm still a virgin, "she repeated bluntly. Olivia should have paid me more, ' mumbled to herself."Haven't you ever been on date?" got o
Special TreatmentWhen nervously, Emily quickly put on her dress and walked to the door. " you did it" Olivia shrinker cheerfully. Emily just grinned, of course, Olivia knew everything she must have been watching Emily and Gabriel through surveillance cameras.Go back to your room, starting from today you can't drink alcohol and only eat nutritious food, "Olivia said very kindly.Emily nodded, she looked Olivia confused, how could someone want a baby so much that she was willing to see her husband making love to another woman.?"Then excuse me, " Emily said politely, with her head bowed she walked away from Olivia.At the bottom of the marble stairs, Dorothy was waiting for her."You're awake?' said Emily, somewhat surprised."I have to make sure you go to bed on times and drink your warm milk before it, " Dorothy replied flatly. Emily took a deep breath and followed Dorothy's broad steps in front of her. "Are you going to stay here and wait for me to finish showering?" asked Emil
Strange Feeling.Gabriel stood a few meters behind Emily and Laura In casual clothes that made him look younger and more handsome"Good morning sir!", Laura greeted nodded politely, surprised Emily immediately following Laura's movements. "Yeah,good morning! Emily, you can accompany for a walk Can you?" Gabriel asked one more time because he has not got any reply from Emily's mouth. Emily stammered, she looked at Laura who was also looking at Emily waiting for her Emily's answer. Feeling that she has no choice, Emily finally nodded and walked slowly towards Gabriel. She briefly turned to Laura to say goodbye Laura just looked at them with miserable look."Such a beautiful morning!" Gabriel stretched his arm widely, behind him Emily was walking fiddling her fingers, she was very nervous. Emily couldn't shake of the memory of what they did last night every time her eyes collided with Gabriel's."Walk next to me," Gabriel muttered without turning his head. Emily swallowed hard, consider
"yes ma'am...."Emily replied,her eyes looking back at Olivia with the same sharpness. She didn't like being bullied especially when Olivia said that Emily was far below her class. She knew, she wasn't as rich as specters but she shouldn't be saying such thing it's too condescending? The admiration she had felt for Olivia has disappeared just because of those words, in the end all rich people are the same. Trash!"Am I allowed to accompany my mother in the hospital while she got her spinal surgery, I am the only one she had," Emily asked as she was watched Olivia sitting with her feet raised on the table, her sharp heels facing Emily. Olivia stared at Emily for a while before finally agreeing."you will be escorted, as long as the contract is valid I will manage and supervise your life outside and inside this place. Just so you know, I have so many eyes, don't expect that you will able to breathe without my knowledge....." Olivia hissed then blew the red nail polish that was peeling of
"Hi James Brandon, just call me James, I'm the one who will be taking you to the hospital," James extended his hand to Emily who immediately greeted him warmly."Hi James! I'm Emily, okay I will be ready soon! Emily shouted, she turned around nodded at Dorothy, Eve and Lucy then hurried out of the kitchen without a word. She doesn't like pretending to people who does not respect her."Umm okay Emily I will be waiting at the main door," James said a little nervous. He couldn't stop his admiration for Emily. "Okay," Emily said then rushed into her room to change and get her handbag. As she was walking hurriedly to the main door, she accidentally bumped into Gabriel who seemed to have just returned from outside."Where are you going?" Gabriel asked her as his eyes met Emily's."To hospital, sir," Emily replied politely, taking a few steps back so that she wouldn't be too close to Gabriel. Gabriel frowned, " For what?" he asked again, he has never been too concerned about other people's
Emily turned her head, looked at James in surprise, " What happened to Laura? Why did get into trouble?" Emily asked curiously about what James had say earlier. James touched his mouth, felt sorry for talking too much." Forget it, pretend that I never said anything," James said without turning to Emily. Emily pursed her lips, " you can't give me a clue if you don't intend to finish it," she muttered annoyed because now she is more curious.James chuckled,." you don't need to know, I said forget it!" he blabbed not intending to answer Emily at all. Emily huffed in annoyance and learned her head against the back of the car seat. Soon she fall asleep." Emily......" James called without daring to touch her. "we have arrived!?" Emily sat straight up, her face looking a little line up, pressure on the seat belt. James stifled a laugh at Emily's face, causing Emily to examine her face in panic."Is there something wrong?" she asked, James shook his head, secretly in his mind admired Emily'
Dante Di Sione felt the adrenaline pumping through his body as he walked into the tiny airport terminal. His heart was pounding and his forehead was beaded with sweat. He felt like he'd been running. Or just rolled away from a woman after bout of particularly energetic sex. Even though it was a long time since he could even remember having sex. He frowned. How long? His mind raced back over the past few weeks spent chasing across continents and fitting in and out of different time zones. He'd visited a dizzing array of countries, been presented with a whole shoal of red heerings and wandered uo against several dead ends before arriving here, in the carribean. All in pursuit of a priceless pices of jewellery which his grandfather wanted for a reasons he'd declined to share. Dante felt the tight clench of his heart. A dying man's wish. Yet wasn't the truth that he had been tantalized by the task he'd been given which he had taken on as a favour to someone who had given him so much?
"Come and sit in the shade,' Dante said lazily. I don't want you getting burned.'Willow pushed her straw hat back and smiled up into her husband's face. 'i'm unlikely to burn when you insist on applying factor fifty to my skin ar every opportunity, am I?''True. Infact , I think you need another application right now,' he murmured, rising to his feet and standing over her. 'come here.''Tjat sound like another excuse for you to start rubbing cream into my body.''You really think I need excuse, Mrs Di Sione? "he growl, lifting her off the sun lounger and heading her inside to the air-conditioned cool of their beachside house.Willow bit her lip with sheer pleasure as she felt his lips whisper over throat. This kung she couldn't remember over her throat, thinking she couldn't remember ever feeling so happy. Or lucky. So very lucky. For the past month they'd been honeymooning in a carribean beach house, while nearby the crystal waters lapped contentedly against sugar-fine-sands. Thay
"Hmm?" He blinked. "A while ago, when I said I didn't know Herb, did you say you knew that?" "Yes." "When did you know?" "Almost immediately." She frowned, as she worked on that sentence. "I'll help with Mutt. The dogs accept cats fairly well, but a strange dog has to be introduced." While they were doing that, Salty rang the bell for dinner and automatically Georgia showed Luke where to wash. "Did you leave me because I didn't tell you about the Molly Q sinking? I was afraid, if you knew, you 'd leave me." "No Because you asked me if Herb was good as you. You offended me. You made me sound like a bed-hopper. I told you I didn't know any Herb." "I was sure you didn't and I only meant to tease, to make you say I was a good lover. I would never try to offend you." She was silent. Luke wanted to hold her. He wasn't sure she'd allow it. He asked, " How's your arm?" " Just fine. You can hardly see the marks any more." " Lete see." So when he had her arm in his hands, he couldn
Just about then, since there was an hour's time difference, it was after four o'clock at the Montana Electronics company, Inc. In Indianapolis, Indiana.Luke was frowning at the walls as phone in his hand rang yet again. Where was she? How long did it take to go out . Where was she? How long did it take to go out and buy some steaks? The car had been delivered at eight-thirty and she hadn't been there since.A very strange feeling gripped Luke. He went back to the meeting, jerked a hand at Mac and backed out the door to wait in the hall."What's up?""I can't get hold of Georgia," Luke said. "I've been calling her since about ten morning and she doesn't answer. I have a bad feeling about this."Mac discounted that. "She probably went to a movie or apartment hunting, or shopping. Women never sit by the phone and wait for someone to call them. They had about all over the place. You'll be smart to take home some deli food for super tonight." The. Mac urged, "We better get back. This is g
"It is almost certain that since they are so interested in coming to us, we have more on this tham they and they are petitioners. We smiled quite smugly confident of her reply. She gave it: "Yes. I'll miss you terribly." He showered and she lay in bed, feeling everything acutely. He came in and dressed as she watched and he regarded her thoughtfully. " You'll be okay." " Yes." " Being with you everyday has spoiled me. I don't want to leave you?" She was silent. She didn't want to leave him, either. " Aren't you going to fix me some breakfast? You don't want me to go out into the cold, brutal jungle to face the ravening corporate maneuverings on an empty stomach, do you?" " No." She got out of bed and went for her robe. He patted her bottom. "I'm glad you'II be here when I get back." She didn't look at him but put on her robe and went to the kitchen. She washed her hands, fixed him bacon and eggs, toast and juice and coffee. He told her about the other two companies while he a
"In the morning?" Luke's father was a little uncertain and looked at Luke for guidance. "I see." Georgia looked back at Luke. "I suppose it slipped your mind?" "I didn't mention It?" He knew good and well hadn't and it made her furious! "I've been held here for almost two weeks." "What do you mean?" his mother asked slowly. "I've been held here against my will." And his mother said to her son, "Now, what?" To distract hos mother, Luke told her, "She's learning to cook." "Don't you cook, Georgia?" Georgia didn't reply but said to Luke, "It's exceedingly interested and excessively telling that you have a mother who comes here, finds you've imprisoned a woman and she doesn't say, "How shocking!" She says, 'Now, what.' That says a lot about you, Luke Montana. " His mother's head went up, his father looked at Luke and Like laughed. A genuine, amused, impulsive laugh. It made his father smile. It made Georgia madder. She smiled sweetly and said a sugar-coated, "I kn
"You wouldn't have to take your pictures down. They look very nice on my walls. And you look even better in my house." "What would I tell my parents?" She asked logically. "They are very old-fashioned." "Tell them...Tell them you have an unusually friendly apartment mate, I want you stay with me." She shook her head. "It's only propinquity. If you saw me under ordinary circumstances, you'd look right past me." "No." He was sure. "I'm not beautiful." He could not control a blurting laugh of disbelief, but he straightened his face as well as he could. He learned away and looked at her lying there in the sunlight. shiny with oil, her body soft and lax and well loved. "You're not bad." He grinned. Then he teased, "And that one hundred thousand you're getting from us is something to consider." "When will you know about the Molly Q? When will I be free?" He frowned. "Do you want to leave?" " To ask me to stay, now, is meaningless. I am your prisoner. I have to stay." Later, while
He watched her as she flipped quite a chunk of pages back to the place she was drawing him exercising. She sudied him minutely. That she would look ot him that way made him self-conscious. Conscious of himself. Aware of his body. That he was a male being closely studied by a female.Naturally that made him more aware of her body and that she was a female and a willing one, at that."You really ought to lift weights. Since we have the time, I could get you started. Stand u,"She put aside her pad and pencil and stood before him."This movement," he instructed, "will tone these muscles." He traced the line of muscles. "And this one does all these." He bent her and traced all those that simple movement would affect.One thing led to another and he relaxed them both.They retrieved Minny form the roof and bird watching can be exhausting, so the little cat curled by the glass sliding door and napped. The lovers fixed a lazy lunch and although they hadn't done any bird watching, they too, n
"We were..... watching the news." Georgia gave Minny an apologetic look. How could she say Minny wakened them?"Did you get a look at him?" Mac asked Luke."No.""You're losing your touch. Getting old. In your younger days, you have been over that rail and nailed him before he hit the ground. I think you ought to give up baking, Georgia. He's getting fat and sluggish.""You missed Georgia's Oriental chicken, Mac. It was great." He smiled at Georgia. Then he told Mac,"If you behave and make no maire little snide remarks about my age and weight, you might be able to talk me out of one of the rest of the meringue cookies."Meringue?" Mac perked up."They are perfect.""Would you like one?" Georgia asked Luke."That'd be great.""I'll get you some."Mac frowned at Georgia. "He's capable of walking all the way across the living room.""He's been chasing burglars," Georgia said back over her shoulder.He didn't catch one."Luke pried his muscular body up out of the chair, and Mac bragged a