Damien offered me his hand to help me out of the car and smiled at me:- Welcome to the Palace, again.I blinked, perplexed that I hadn't realized where we were. I'd sat on the opposite side and hadn't noticed when we'd stopped on the sidewalk I already knew.- Is this another reception? I thought it was dinner. - I replied, keeping my eyes on the magnificent hotel and trying to control the nervousness that Damien's gaze was causing me.- No. This time we're just having dinner. - He offered me his arm and I took it. - Be back by ten, Tom.- Yes, sir. - Tom replied and got back into the car. Damien then began to guide us into the hotel. It wasn't as surrounded by people and cars as last time, but it still contained a fairly generous number of people.We passed through the Lobby and the staff greeted us with restrained courtesy. I smiled politely, but they seemed a little taken aback by my reaction, leaving me confused too.- Don't worry, Darlings. They're just not used to it. - Damien
Arianna and Jenny were already starting to find my frequent outings strange and I was afraid of my aunt's reaction when she found out. It was true that I wasn't sleeping with Damien, but I had still sold myself to him as his luxury escort. The name itself had a heavy charge.- Is there a problem? - I heard Damien call me and I put my cell phone back in my bag.- No. I think everything's fine today. - I said without looking at him.- Today?I lifted my head and realized he was staring at me in confusion.- The desserts are very nice. - I diverted the subject. Damien continued to stare at me. Finally, he sighed and nodded.- They are. - He nodded. - You're spending the night with me tonight.- What? - I swallowed the Fondant hastily.- At my place, Ellen. - Damien smiled mischievously.- I can go back to the house.- It's not convenient. Besides, I want to enjoy it some more. - His eyes analyzed my face. - I'm sorry about what happened in the store earlier. His comment caught me off gu
- The finals are killing me. - Arianna came up to me with a huge smile, while I was having coffee with Júlia in the hospital canteen.- Ary, you're going to be late for the cafeteria. - I scolded her, but got up and hugged her. Just a few minutes. I needed to know how you were. She smiled at me and then gave Julia another smile. - How's your brother? He's fine. The treatment will start this week. The doctors say that if he responds well, he won't need a bone marrow transplant.- He'll respond. - Arianna encouraged me. - Jenny sent this to you.She opened her bag and took out an envelope.- What's this? - When I opened the envelope, I was astonished by the notes inside. - No. Tell her I can't accept it.- You have to take it. - Arianna refused to take the envelope. - We all contribute a little to your brother's treatment. Even Takashi. I know it's still not much, but I think we might be able to get some help from the city.- Ary...- Ell, we're in this together. - She smiled. - Anythi
- Do you like lace? - He looked at one of the drawers I had left open. And to my misfortune it was the lingerie drawer.- Look there! - I scolded him and ran to the drawer to close it.- Black and with lace. - He looked down my body and smiled mischievously. - Just the way I like it.- That's none of your business! - I shouted, feeling my face burn. He laughed and touched my face.- Who's being rude now? - Damien moved closer and my back hit the wooden furniture. - Now I'm curious to know what you're wearing.- Damien... - I tried to keep him at bay with the rest of my sanity. - We're going to be late.Damien ignored my comment and his lips touched my neck.I gasped and he laughed to weave a trail of kisses down the base of my neck to my lap. Then suddenly he stopped and kissed my lips.- Pink. - He said and smiled sideways. - Approved.His eyes flicked down to my lap and I noticed my bra showing. Suddenly, we heard another knock on the door.- Mr. Mason. Tom is already waiting.I pus
I waited patiently for Damien to make a statement to the woman in front of us, but he resigned himself to pressing me against his body and turning away without a word. I noticed that his face was suddenly tense and his eyes narrowed as he led us into the room.- Is everything all right? - I should have stopped asking him that, but I couldn't help it.- It is, Darling. - He assured me, but didn't look at me.Before I could insist again, we left the building and I was faced with a large green field and a kind of sophisticated wide veranda that housed a small group of people.- Damien! - Another man approached us. But this one was thin and slender with wavy brown hair. - I thought you were going to give us another cake.Damien let out a not very genuine laugh.- And miss the chance to see him beaten by me for the fifth time in a row in a different country?The man grimaced, but smiled. Suddenly, he noticed me.- Who's your beautiful friend?-This is Ellen and she's decided to give me the
She laughed debauchedly and looked at me with contempt. I felt his muscles tighten around me and mine tensed too. - The businessman known for his designer girls is now buying things at the bazaar? - She stopped in front of us. - She's very unsuitable for you, darling. I felt my muscles tense up even more and took a deep breath to find my self-control. - Come on, Ellen. - He moved away and picked up his belongings from the floor. Then his hand rested on my waist again. - Damien, please. You can't throw away everything we had because of a silly disagreement. I was cheated on. - She took him by the arm. - What's wrong with you? - The words jumped out of my mouth. Crystle stared at me and then let out a laugh. - So she has a tongue? What a luxury. Is it wearing well on you, Damien? The way you like it? Like I used to? I felt my face burn with irritation at the provocation and I couldn't hold back any longer. - I don't know what else you do with your inappropriate and vulgar tongue,
I dropped my bag on the dusty, friendly sofa in my living room. My feet were a bit sore and I needed a shower. However, before I could walk to the bathroom, one of my phones vibrated inside my bag. I dropped down onto the upholstery as I opened it to look for my cell phone. It was him. At exactly the time I'd promised.- Damien? - I held the phone between my shoulder and my ear, suddenly aware of the masculine smell of his jacket on my shoulders.- Are you home?- Yes. I told you I'd be fine by cab. - I repeated.- I don't like your refusals very much. Tom might as well take you home. - his voice sounded resentful.- When do we have our next appointment? - I changed the subject to avoid another argument.- Next Friday. Ulysses invited us to a table on Broadway, after the exhibition in his gallery.- Art and then live music? - I took off my sandals. At least I knew what to expect from the restaurant frequented by a large part of Rio's elite. It was a constant reference point for refine
- You what?I saw her eyes go wide and then almost pop out of their sockets, right after she screamed.Over the next few minutes I emptied myself. I told her about all my conversations with Damien, how the proposal came about and how I accepted it.- He dared to tell you all this? What a bastard! Ellen and you accepted anyway? Even after he'd humiliated you? - Arianna's eyes were dark with irritation.- Keep your voice down. The houses are glued together here! - I pleaded. - I know it was wrong, but I had to save David and that treatment would take every penny out of my aunt and uncle. - I lowered my shoulders in resignation.- Even so! Ell, the things he said to you... - Arianna looked angry. - Ellen, you didn't have to. We could have done it together!- No! We couldn't and I didn't want to drag you all down with me into this problem. Damien offered me a small fortune in this deal and I realized that it could be the solution to all problems.- You should have trusted me! Your family!