When the food finally arrives, Mr Cross does something I never expected. He clasped his hands, close his eyes and prayed.
When he opens his eyes, he is staring at me.
"What? Never seen a person pray before."
"Actually no, it's foreign to me," I tell him.
And I guess it is so for a few other people around, because they are staring as well.
"I grew up not having much, so I am always grateful for what I have now. And in a world like this, I have to be because there are still so much hungry people out there."
I nod, understanding where he is coming from, but at the same time I never expect him to be the type of person to grow up poor. He seems to be someone who has had it all their life.
Mr Cross seems like the type of man whose father created generational wealth, but turns out he is the one creating it.
Which is something that I would want my children to have, a secured future and to experience the finer things in life.
"Is this why you give back so much?"
"Please eat and stop asking so much questions."
I open my mouth in shock.
Mr Cross gives me a pointed look. Out of embarrassment, I look down at my plate and never lift my head until I am finished eating.
I wipe my mouth, then I look up and reach for my juice.
Mr Cross is staring at me with his usual smirk.
"I love how obedient you are."
"I was raised to respect my elder and those in a higher position than I am."
Which is a total lie, but I only said it just to make Mr Cross think that I came from a good family.
"Why don't you have a few drinks? I don't want to have these on my own." Mr Cross gesture to the alcohol on the table.
I nod, then lift the glass he was drinking from and down the rest of his drink.
"Good girl. I can see myself having fun with you," he said.
I act as if I didn't hear him, then look around the place for the first time since I have been there.
A few female stakes by, Mr Cross's eyes follow them as they go. Even though I have a pong of jealously, I know I have no right to.
"After this, we are going to the beach," he said in a matter-of-fact tone.
I don't argue, just nod as they place another round of sex on the before us.
After another four or so round, and the owner insisting that we didn't have to pay. Mr Cross left our waiter a hefty tip.
"Sir, I'll leave you to enjoy the beach. I'm going back to the hotel."
"Why?"
"I don't have a swimsuit, and I don't think it is appropriate for me to be seen out with you in such a way."
With a frown, Mr Cross grabs my hand, then pulls me along with him until we stop outside a storefront.
"I insist that you come with me to the beach. I doubt you will be coming back to Miami anytime soon, so you might as well enjoy it."
I nod, not knowing what to say. But truthfully, I wasn't going to head back to my room. I only said that to see his reaction, to see if he wants me around, and he does.
Which just proves to me that he wants me, and now I don't care what anyone says. Leo Cross will be mine.
"Welcome," a store attendant greets us.
Her eyes linger on my man, as she hardly looks my way.
"I'm looking for a swimsuit," I tell her, trying to get the attention away from the handsome man before her.
Her hazel eyes trails to me, and she gives me a small smile.
"Of course, do you have anything I mind?"
I can tell that she isn't willing to help me. I make a face, getting ready to tell her off and to get Mr Cross out of her mind because he is mine.
"I will be choosing what she wears," Mr Cross said.
Both of us look at him. I am more shocked than her because I have never had a man dictate what I should wear before.
"And please, only your best pieces." He adds.
The female gives me a look while I smirk at her.
She leads me over to the dressing area while she removes a few items from the racks.
I don't know if the girl is trying to be funny or nasty, but she comes back with a one-piece swimsuit that has ugly patterns, the other one even though is a two piece, the bottom is a skirt.
"Are you trying to be smart right now?" I ask, holding up what she gives me.
"Those are our new collection and are actually quite popular." She smiles.
Mr Cross comes by after hearing our exchange.
"What is the problem now?"
"Look what this girl gave me to wear." I hold up the two hangers for him to see the hideous things on them.
All trace of amusement that was on his face is now gone as he turns to give her a death stare.
"Is this some kind of joke to you?"
"No, I-"
"You nothing." Mr Cross cut her off. "Let me have a word with your manager."
The girl's eyes open wide with panic, then she begins to stutter.
"Now!" Mr Cross yells.
She scatters away, with Mr Cross following behind her.
Even though I remain at the back of the store, I can see them having a heated argument.
I know she got fired because she goes to the back, then leaves with her belongs and tears in her eyes.
Serves her right for trying to make a fool out of me.
I never understand people's jealousy. They see someone else with something better than what they have and all of a sudden they want it.
Not long after, Mr Cross comes back with a very sexy, blue two-piece bikini in hand.
To me, that is something I would wear in the bedroom. But if that is what he wants to see me in, then why not?
I take the swim wear from his hand with a smile, disappear behind the curtain and hurry to get undress.
One part of me is hoping that he would come back here so we could fuck, but I guess we have to have respect for these people and their store.
When done, I go to show off body and the tiny clothes that are covering my private areas.
Mr Cross runs his eyes over my body with a look of approval.
And I do a little twirl.
"Good, let's go."
It is after he stands up do I realize that he is dressed in a red shorts with blue and yellow flowers prints all over it.
I bite my lips at how drool worthy he looks, with his toned ivory skin.
I can't wait to run my tongue over his chest, or even suck his cock again.
It is then and there that I know I would let my boss do as he pleases with me.
As Mr Cross and I walk further down the road to the beach, side by side, people can't help but stop and stare at us.It makes me happy to see the envious looks I am getting from all these girls. I bet they wish they were in my shoes, walking alongside such a wealthy and well accomplished man, who is also a sight to behold.Suddenly, with no explanation. Mr Cross pushes me between the space of two building.I gasp, not knowing what to expect. And before I can do or say anything, his lips are on mine. Kissing me with so much hunger, I thought we would be having sex in the dark, crammed space.When Mr Cross pulls back, he glares down at me."Miss Smith, what are you doing to me?"When he moves to pull away, I pull him back and hold on to his waist."The same thing you are doing to me, you want me just as much as how I want you."Mr Cross laughs, "you poor baby. You don't know what you are getting yourself into."He brush hair from my face then lets his hand rest on my shoulder."I'm not
Just as I step out of the restroom, Mr Cross burst my bubbles, by telling me that we are leaving and going back home."But why? We just got here and I haven't tested the water yet." I try to sound whiny.Mr Cross frown at me."Don't be annoying now." He spits, then walks away.I stand there gaping, not understanding what I have done to make his mood change like that.Maybe I wasn't good enough, but he was being so rough.Well, that doesn't matter. We still have time on his private jet, and even more time when we get back home.Mr Cross is mine. He just doesn't know it yet. Hence why he is confused about how he feels about me.Just like before, I try to seduce my boss. But this time, he gives me no attention. He even sits in a different seat, close to the back of the plane.Feeling frustrated, I get up to pretend as if I am going to the bathroom.I can feel Mr Cross' eyes following me. I smile to myself, knowing that my plan seems to be working and I have him almost eating out of my pa
Monday morning, after getting dressed into my new grey long sleeved, knee-length dress. I walk out of my room to see my housemate with boxes and wrapping paper. I pay her no mind as I walk to the door. I don't care if she wants to move out. I pause, then turn towards her. "I can't believe that you are throwing away so many years of friendship." I said. Ella glance up at me. "I'm not throwing it away, but I'm tired of you, your selfish ways and you always using me." "Selfish? And I don't use you." "Angie, you do this every time. It's like I'm your punching bag. I can't take it anymore." "You must have me confused with someone else." "No, you are the same Angela Smith that I know. The same crazy, obsessed bitch that chases men who don't have any interest in her. The same bitch that goes out of her way to try to get a guy's attention, even when he clearly shows you that he doesn't want you. And then, when I try to show you the bigger picture, you have this crazy idea that I'm eit
Even after they enter the office, I am still standing there.The only thought in my mind is 'his wife.'I never knew he was married, there are no pictures, or even a paragraph about such a thing.I don't know how I get back to my office, much less to sit around my desk, but all I know now is that I lost my appetite, and I feel sick to my stomach.Mr Cross is married.He has a wife, who was a dog that wears a yellow onesie and is being pushed around in a stroller like a child.I can't believe this. It is like my entire life has fallen apart.I try so hard to get him to notice me, only to learn this.I feel like breaking something, like screaming or even going into that office and yelling at the two of them.I feel played.Mr Cross knows I am into him and used me.No, no.Not because he is married, that doesn't mean anything. Yes, he is married, but we shared a few moments together.He wouldn't have had sex with me, or let me suck his cock if he had no interest in me.Even so, I could s
At four thirty, I am woken by my phone ringing, which gets my heart racing."Hello?" I answer, trying my best to project my frustration at whoever is calling me so early in the morning."Miss Smith, you need to be at work in the next twenty minutes."I groan."Is that a complain?"I feel like yelling at him, because there is no way this is acceptable for him to be calling me so early.When I signed my contract, it states the time I'm to be at work, along with the time I should leave. It never said I should ever be there any earlier or leave any later."It is half of a complain, it is so early.""Well, if you don't get here by the time I say you don't have any worry about waking up so soon because you won't have a job." He hangs up after saying that.I throw my phone to the foot of the bed, fling the covers off and go to the shower.I get dressed in a short, black tight skirt, and purple top that I leave a few buttons undone.When I get to Metrosport, it is ten minutes over the time Mr
For the rest of the week, I manage to have as little interaction with Leo Cross as possible. I thought it would be hard. But he is always in his office and only calls me for lunch or coffee.And even though he has to go meet with a few athletes, I never go with him. Someone else would and I fear that I might be replaced or will get fired soon.But that never happens, just as I am packing away my stuff to enjoy the weekend and of being alone for the first time in four years.Mr Cross comes into my office, and instead of firing me like I thought he would. He gives a big smile, then produces a bottle of champagne from behind his back."You have been bringing me nothing but luck, Miss Smith." He said.I stand there, confused."Duncan Orbe, the most valuable player and the greatest NBA player of our time, has left his old agent and will be signing with me."My eyes widen at that."That's great news." I smile."It is more than great news. He was the reason why I started this business. He is
For the following week, after lying my way out of any accusations about me and Mr Cross, I notice that Adele has been getting closer to me.I am not sure if she is doing it in hopes of catching me in a lie, but all I know is that I will do my best to not slip up.I am still shocked that that girl still ran her mouth even after what Mr Cross told her. I guess she thinks she is above him.Either way, she will get what is coming to her, because for days I have been contemplating on telling Mr Cross. I don't care what the after effect might be, as long as that girl gets her karma and her friends are no longer here.My office phone rings, causing me to jump and bite my tongue."Are you ready to go for lunch?" Adele's voice comes."Yeah, but you know how it is. I have to get Mr Cross his lunch first.""Ok, tell me when you get back so I can go with you at that time."I go to knock on my boss' office door before opening it. He looks back at me from where he is standing in front of the window
Instead of going straight home, I make my way to the salon to get my hair done, nails polished, then make my way to the store to shop for new outfits.The first thing that catches my eyes is a long burnt orange dress, that has a split on the side that exposes my thigh. It was also strapless and rumpled up in the middle.When I try it on, the dress goes down to my ankle and most of my breasts are exposing, but take it with me anyway. Thinking that I could impress Mr Cross, because I still have my plan to get him.I then make my way over to the shoe rack to pick some heels that have a clear strap. I opt out of getting any accessories, because I think the dress is perfect in its own way.When I arrive home, I start getting ready, because I wasn't given a time on when I will be picked up.But it is a good thing, because just as I am about to put my shoes on. Someone downstairs presses the call button.It scares me how they know the exact apartment I am staying in."Just a minute," I say i
Even though it has been a year since I have escaped the clutches of Leo, I still look over my shoulders to make sure that he hasn't found me somehow.I shiver as I pack the dishes into the washer. Just thinking about that man gives me chills. I am still scared of him. I am still worried that he will find me and take me back as his prisoners, maybe even kill me.I know that Raymond told me to not think about it so much and that Leo will never find me. But even with moving to a new state, and changing my name, along with bleaching my hair blonde. I still can't help but be wary. I think I might need therapy with how scared I am."Hey, babe. I'm home." Raymond comes up behind me, kissing my neck.That cause me to calm down."Everything is coming along great." He kisses my neck."That's good.""How is my little angel?" He asks."She is sleeping. I think her teeth are coming in, so she is fussy."Raymond spins me around. "I was thinking of a date night, say tomorrow. We can go to that resta
I make my way slowly through the small forest, because I wasn't aware that the place was so uneven or filled with holes. Which makes me wonder if any of them are for me.The place is also slippery, with my having to go even slower and have to hold on to the tress for support, afraid that if I fall, I might lose this baby.My phone buzz, it is a message from Layla. She met up with Avril and Adele, and is only notifying me about how far away they are.I can hear tires screeching on the pavement, then the old rusty gate opening. I pause to make sure I'm not seen by ducking down and waiting for it to drive up to the house.I then begin to run in the direction of the main road, slipping and falling as I do. Not stopping until I get to the high wall that is blocking my freedom.I peek out from the trees to see if anyone is coming down the driveway before moving to the gate. But sadly, it doesn't have a keypad like I hope, so I can't put any pass codes in.I guess he knew I would try to esca
The next morning, I am happy to know that Leo has left for work. Thanks to Pete for giving me that information.I basically run back upstairs to call the few numbers in my phone.Tye first person I call is Natasha, I don't know why but it just feel as if I should apologise to her for not returning."Angela, oh my God. Where have you been? When you didn't show up the next day, I started to worry about you. Then I tried your phone but I went to voice mail.""Because Leo went crazy and has me out in some log cabin in the middle of the woods."Natasha pause for a while. "I don't know where that is, but are you able to leave?""I will soon, before he gets back. I have to go. I have someone to call so they can come help me.""Tell me what I can do.""You just stay put. With your state, I don't want you to worry too much."I hang up before she can say anything else.Layla picks up on the first ring."Jesus Christ, where have you been? The girls and I are worried sick.""I'm fine.""No, you a
Even though Leo didn't really put his hands on me, I can't help but shake from fear. I thought he would have beaten me to anything and I would really have a miscarriage, but now that I really am pregnant I don't think he will hit me. And even so, I can't allow him to think that his child is his.I make my way to my room to let the girls and Raymond know what I happening, but before I can take out my hidden phone, Leo walks in."I mean, I when I said that I don't want you around those girls again, I don't trust Layla and I know that she must be telling you things. So to get you away from them, we are going to move.""What?""And one more thing, I want a divorce, but I won't let you leave until you have my son."My heart skip at those words."You can't do that.""I can. It is in our contract. You remember? The one you signed."I can't get any words out."You will be locked up in the new house. There will be doctors tending to you until you have my son and then I'll throw you out.""But
Right there in the living is Leo on top of Star, both of them sweaty and breathing hard. I don't know why I can't look away or leave; it is as if I'm mesmerised by the both of them fucking on the sofa.Star moans, calling his name. While Leo fucked her from the back, with one hand gripping the back of the sofa and the other gripping her waist.I am about to walk away when Leo looks up and see me."Angela, I'm glad you are home. You came just in time for the show."Star looks up in time to my name, I can see her smiling at me, she start overreacting. Moaning louder, as if she is enjoying it such but I know she is doing it only to get to me but I don't care.Leo calls me over, telling me to sit. I do as he said, not really caring about them and the act, because I don't love Leo, so Star can't hurt me. She can have him for all I care."I want you to watch this, Angela. Get this image into your mind."He starts fucking her harder and her moans gets louder.Leo makes a sound as he comes, t
When I wake up the next morning, I am glad to know that Leo has already left for work.I roll to my side. The moment I do, my stomach gets uneasy and I have to rush to the bathroom where I throw up in the sink. Not even making it to the toilet.Just as I thought it was over, it starts again.Avril comes into my room, only to see me on the floor with my head between my knees."Are you alright?"Before I can answer, I start throwing up again."I don't know. I woke up, and it's like this.""Ok, get yourself cleaned up. I'll make some tea to help settle your stomach."When she walks out, I throw up one last time before brushing my teeth and coming down to the kitchen.I am greeted by pepper mint tea, eggs, waffles, and bacon."Thank you." I smile at Avril, who gives me a look instead.I drink the tea first, but on the first bite of the waffles and getting it down. I rush to the sink and start throwing up."I think you should do a pregnancy test," Avril lets out."What?""You heard me. Whe
I make my way back to Raymond, telling him I have to go now. For some reason, I am feeling nauseous, and as if I would throw up in any second."Are you alright? Maybe you just need to lie down for a while." He said, touching the small of my back."No, I feel really sick. I don't know why, but suddenly it is as if-" I stop talking, because I can actually feel the bile rising in my throat now.All I can do is embarrassingly lose the contents of my stomach, but as soon as I do, I feel better.I wipe at my mouth. "Sorry," I tell Raymond, feeling my face heating up."Yeah, I think it is best if you go lay down for a while." Raymond tells me, taking my hand and leading me up to his room.There I lay down, and he came to lie beside me."You look pale, what did you eat?" He asks, brushing back hair from my forehead."I didn't eat anything, just had that beer. But it did have a funny taste to it.""Maybe it has expired."I shrug, cuddling up closer to him.I feel much more safe and secure with
Raymond introduced me as his girlfriend, which everyone greets me."I don't know you had a girlfriend.'' A female said, she pouts then frowns at me."It's fairly new, three months to be exact." He tells her, putting an arm around my shoulder to pull me close."I doubt it will last long." She said, then turns her head away."Janet, how can you say such a thing?" Another female said.I try to ignore that, and focus on the others that are around. Mostly on the two female I'm more familiar with."Can you excuse me a minute?" I ask, moving away from Raymond."Fancy seeing you here," I said."I can say the same. I thought you were married. Never did I expect to hear you being the girlfriend of Raymond. What was it, all a lie? Or maybe you are living a double life?""No, it's...you know, the situation I'm in."Star scoffs. "I hear your complaints, but I don't believe your words.""What? How can you say that? I show you the bruise on my stomach, and tell you all that he has done to me."Star
It has been three months now since my dear husband has been giving me my freedom, where I meet with the girls and Raymond. I have also been secretly paying for a house, thanks to the help of Avril.I get the credit card from Leo; I withdraw money which he never questions. Give it to her and she deposits it to the realtor. Then I get an alert on my burner phone about the payment. I also make sure to give her money for herself, not as a bribe but because I learnt that Leo didn't pay her much. She works two jobs and has children. I offered to buy her a house as well, but she refused.I message Raymond to let him know that I'm on my way to him. I already had breakfast with the girls and now I'm going to spend a little time with him. Not only do I enjoy the sex but also his company. He is a wise man, and always fills me in on what is happening around the world. He makes me feel included, unlike Leo.With Leo, it is all about sex. We never have a conversation, and it has always been like th