NATASHAAs soon as I woke up in the morning, I was greeted by loud noises coming from the living room.Michael isn't in bed anymore; his warmth is no longer beside me on the pillows or sheets. But his presence in this house is evident through the fresh scent lingering in the air, carried by the upbeat music playing downstairs.After freshening up, I limped down the stairs to find Michael spinning around like a dancer, with his lips pouted and a webber in his hand.Suppressing my laughter, I leaned on the railings of the stairs and watched him happily clean the house.A billionaire cleaning his own place? I should probably get used to this sight.Since we left Hampton after the incident ended, Michael convinced me with all his might to come back here to Manhattan.When I stepped inside this house, I thought it was his place. But Thalia mentioned to me that Michael bought this home... for me.Everything he does touches my heart, and I couldn't find a way to refuse his love and his ambit
"Someone who wants you dead," I heard from the other end of the line. "Do you know how long I was looking for you last night? I have a lot to say, but you left the party without telling me. And then I found out from mom that you fled the event. How wonderful!"I scratched my head as I listened to Laura's rant. Although, I don't remember having an unfinished conversation with her."So, care to explain?""Well, I..." I sighed. "Michael and I needed to talk about something," I excused, even though we didn't really talk much. Just a brief discussion about something important, nothing else."Talk? After getting engaged in front of so many people, you guys disappear for a talk? Come on, Natasha. You know that a bad liar can spot another bad liar, right?"I lost my voice for a moment, knowing that I couldn't lie to her. Well, I could, but I knew she wouldn't let me get away with it.If there's one thing Laura and I are good at, it's sniffing out each other's lies."Okay, fine, we... did some
MICHAEL "Wow, you're really pregnant now," I said as I sat in front of her in the dining area, watching her eat the pancakes and bacon I made.A smile of pure joy was plastered on my face that I couldn't erase.Ever since last night's revelation, I haven't been able to sleep well because of the overwhelming happiness in my heart. Damn, I'm going to be a father."Can you just focus on eating your breakfast?" She snapped at me, her eyebrows furrowing."I already had my breakfast," I replied, my gaze falling to her chest, which I had the pleasure of tasting just a few minutes ago. I licked my lips unconsciously.I noticed her gulp and clear her throat as she searched for her coffee mug to take a sip."Come on, baby. Aren't you used to it?" I chuckled, finally tearing my eyes away from her reluctantly and focusing on my own plate."Shut up," I heard her mutter."I'm planning to take you somewhere today," I told her, causing her to pause for a moment before frowning at me. "I was thinking
NATASHAMichael took me out on a date, but his mind seems elsewhere."What do you think about this?" I asked him, putting on the cap I took from the shelf."Huh?" He turned towards me, his eyes lost, clearly preoccupied.I slumped my shoulders, tilting my head to the side and took off the hat. "Tell me something, if your mind is wandering, why don't we figure out what's troubling you before going on a date?"Pinching the bridge of his nose, Michael muttered an apology."Come on," I held out my hand to him, which he reached for and I gripped tightly. "Let's visit Aaron at your office and then go see Dad," I suggested."Baby," I heard him mumble."Don't explain, Michael. I'm not asking you to," I told him, leaning my head on his shoulder. "You bought me a new perfume," I said, trying to lighten the mood.I made him chuckle. That was enough for me.Michael mentioned that Aaron called, demanding his presence in the office today. I know Michael, he would leave anything behind or run back t
MICHAELKissing her nape, I sat on my swivel chair with my wife sitting on my lap.I had planned to take a stroll with her and buy some things at the mall, but we ended up making a little mess in my office.What she did... I appreciate it.She distracted me from losing my head.What was I thinking? I was supposed to keep a clear head. I insisted on this date, so I should be thinking about the two of us.But when Dad called, I wished he wasn't bringing another problem to worry about for the following years.I have to focus on my thoughts from this day forward. I have a pregnant wife.That reminds me, I need to arrange a gathering with just our family to announce something special.My hand rested on the top of her belly as I used my free hand to brush her hair away and kissed the back of her ear.Her breath that she had been chasing had returned to her."Tired?" I asked her and she moaned, snuggling closer to me.I like it when she's clingy. I like it when she's comfortable with me. Tha
NATASHAI thought Martin's call was cause for worry, but I didn't know whether to scratch my head or laugh about it."You played golf inside the house?" Michael asked his father, disbelief evident in his voice as he paced back and forth.I looked up at the ceiling and saw a hole with the golf club still hanging there."Dad, what were you thinking?" He exclaimed, while Martin sat on the couch like a lost child."I wasn't playing golf, I was just... practicing my swing," he defended himself with wild hand gestures. "You know I've been cooped up in this house for years, and some of my acquaintances invited me on a golf trip, so I had to practice.""You have hectares of land outside, Dad. You could've done it there," Michael pointed out, gesturing towards the door."I can't go outside. Your mother strictly instructed the bodyguards you hired to keep me from stepping out of the door," Martin replied. "She even banned me from going to the cellar, told the maids to keep alcohol away from me,
MICHAEL Lying in bed, I read Dominic's message about a concern. Not about my family's safety, but about the safety of his own life from his women."That's what you get for being a womanizer," I muttered. But as I was about to reply, my attention was stolen by a figure coming from the balcony, wearing a wide grin. "What's with the huge smile?""I can hear Mom scolding Dad from here," she giggled."Deservedly so," I curtly replied and patted the space beside me."I haven't taken a shower," she replied and poked my stomach, causing me to groan. "Take off your pants, you're disrespecting the bed.""Just say you want me naked," I teased and started to unbuckle my belt slowly. "In the mood for a ride?" I asked, pointing to my crotch with both of my forefingers.Rolling her eyes at me, she snatched a fresh towel from the cabinet and headed to the bathroom without looking back, even locking the door behind her, causing me to chuckle.Tossing my pants and shirt on the nearby chair, I picked u
NATASHA"What was that I heard about some gathering at your place from Richie?" Laura asked, sitting adjacent to me. "You just got engaged, we attended an event, and now you're organizing another one.""It wasn't my idea," I replied, clearly remembering how Michael planned everything perfectly.She hummed suspiciously before taking a sip of her coffee. "Oh well, any plans for the wedding? When are you guys going to get everything ready? Target date? Rings? What about gowns? I could recommend someone to help you.""Not yet, but Michael mentioned that he needs to settle some things in the company first before focusing on our wedding.""Ooh..." She groaned, making me frown."Is there something wrong with that?" I asked, and she waved her hand in the air dismissively."Don't mind me, it's just that, you know I have trust issues and all.""I trust Michael, and so should you." I picked up my fork and started eating the cake I ordered for myself. "He's always been honest with me.""He wasn'