Halle took a deep breath as she glanced at herself in the mirror, her hand gently resting on her small baby bump. Two months pregnant, and on the verge of an extraordinary milestone in her life. The day of her graduation was finally here. Mixed emotions swirled within her as she thought about the journey she had embarked on to reach where she was currently, it was one filled with ups and downs and one that brought tears to her eyes as she thought about it.Living in the Stone mansion, Halle’s life was anything but a fairytale contrary to what others at school thought whenever she told them where she lived, they were all under the impression that she was the Stone family’s living in house keeper and Halle did not mind leaving it that way for now. However, the impending responsibilities of motherhood and the uncertainties that came with it had left her feeling vulnerable. Most especially because Xavier was not here today. He had gin on another unsanctioned and unexplained trip to Italy,
He had on a grey sweater and matching sweatpants to go with it, gold rimmed glasses rested on his nose and on his pale pink lips, a warm smile. His eyes looked tired but they were bright with emotion, his smile spread the longer Halle stared at him in surprise. “You came,” Halle said in a low voice, Monty started the engines and the car began to move. “I wouldn’t miss it,” He said, reaching out to caress her cheeks and smiling with content, “I missed you,” He said, leaning in and planting a soft kiss on her lips. Halle sighed, relaxing into his touch and giving him full control of the kiss, then she smiled against his lips and pushed against his thigh to hold herself up. “When did you get here?” She asked after pulling away, still slightly surprised that he was there, in the car with her. Halle hadn’t seen him in over three weeks, they had woken up one morning and the next thing Halle knew, the guys were all in the mansion with grim expressions on their faces. Stanley had stood
Pregnancy was a different ball game and not at all what Halle expected she would experience.On getting home to the Stone Manor, her mouth watered for a fruit she hadn’t even seen yet, orange…or was it a pineapple?All she knew was that she could smell it.Xavier didn’t need any support to walk, or at least he was trying to make it seem that way, each time their eyes meet, he would hold her gaze with his magnetic stare and then give her a smile one that melted Halle like fucking plastic in flames.“If you keep staring at me like that we might end up in my bedroom in a few seconds,”Halle’s cheeks heated up and she turned away with embarrassment, Month was literally right next to them as they were walking into the house, why was he talking about bedrooms and whatnot.Halle cleared her throat and tried to maintain a passive expression, “I wasn’t looking at you, narcissist!” she accused and walked past him and Monty to prevent her embarrassment from spreading even further.She ro
As Skyler made a hasty exit from the kitchen, Halle couldn’t help but feel a pang of curiosity mixed with confusion. Something had transpired between Xavier and Skyler, and she wondered what it could be. However, Xavier’s attention quickly shifted back to her, and all other thoughts dissipated as he approached the table with a slight smile on his face.Once Tabitha was done placing the dishes on the table, she left the kitchen with Collette quietly. Halle wanted to ask them to stay for dinner but she knew the girls wouldn’t be comfortable eating with their boss. Not everyone can be like Halle. “Seems like we have the kitchen all to ourselves,” Xavier remarked, pulling out a chair next to Halle. “Mind if I join you?”Halle’s heart fluttered at his proximity and the intimate setting. “Of course not,” she replied, a hint of excitement lacing her words. She watched as Xavier took a seat and reached for a plate, filling it with a generous portion of the dishes Tabitha had prepared.The a
A shiver of anticipation ran down Halle’s spine, and she felt her cheeks flush. She nodded her voice barely a whisper. “I want you to kiss me,” Halle admitted with heat in her cheeks. Their lips met In a gentle, tender kiss, igniting a fire within both of them. The world around them faded into the background as they lost themselves in the moment, their connection deepening with each passing second.The taste of Xavier's lips, the softness of his touch, and the intensity of their embrace sent Halle’s senses into overdrive. In that intimate kitchen of Stone Manor, their desires intertwined, and they experienced a passion that surpassed their wildest dreams.Their kisses grew more fervent, exploring each other’s mouths as they embraced their newfound connection. Xavier’s hands cradled Halle’s face, his touch both gentle and possessive. Halle’s fingers ran through his hair, reveling in its silky texture.When they finally broke apart, their breaths heavy with desire, Xavier rested his fo
Halle relaxed into her seat, her fingers delicately tracing the intricate pattern on the blade of one of her new chef's knives. The weight of the blades in her hands felt both empowering and humbling. She couldn't believe she now possessed such a professional set of tools, a tangible symbol of Martha's belief in her. Xavier joined her, his eyes filled with pride as he watched her explore the knives. "They suit you, Halle. I can already imagine the incredible dishes you'll create with them."Halle beamed, her heart overflowing with gratitude and a wide smile covered her lips. "I know right?” She said to Xavier with a raised brow and that made him chuckle. “thank you, Martha. I can't express how much this means to me…I don’t think I’ve ever gotten such a thoughtful gift before,"And the thought of it made her heart weigh heavy. It wasn’t that no one has given her such a thoughtful gift before, it was just that it was so long ago that she couldn’t remember the last time she was given
Martha had left not long after, leaving Halle with parting words that had her cheeks burning for a really long time. Xavier had asked to move to the living room, after giving the news, his mood was surprisingly back to normal. He was his usual cheery and annoying self again. As they left the kitchen and made their way to the living room, his arm rested behind her waist, holding her in a rather possessive manner as they walked even though they were just in the house. When she looked up at him and raised a brow in question, he looked at her low he didn’t understand whatever she meant by her stare. He was warm, soft and heavens help her, she wanted to bury her face deep in into his neck and enjoy his addictive scent. Once they were seated, Xavier’s lips touched her in a quick kiss and then he pulled back with a smile. “You taste good,” He murmured, his eyes dark with emotion and his tongue darting out to lick his lips. “So do you, Halle replied breathlessly, their breaths min
Whenever his lips came in contact with hers, Halle knew right there and then that there was no way she could resist him. His hand moved up to her face and he buried his fingers in her hair, tugging and then pulling her closer until there wasn’t any more space between their lips. Then he pulled back, leaving her standing there, confused, burning, and wanting. Xavier looked down at her with a serious expression, his brows furrowed deeply and his arms crossed over his chest. “You should change back to your clothes,” He said. Why was he suddenly so cold and detached? He sounded strained like he was on the verge of anger…or something else. “Change,” He swallowed thickly and then turned away, making his way to the desk that was close to his window. Halle didn’t argue, not yet at least. She went back into the closet and changed out of the beautiful dress he had gifted her, placing it back in the box with care and a faint smile on her lips. When she walked out, he was leaning over his