APRIL POV
I woke up feeling better than I had ever felt before. I wonder if it was because of that kiss. I could not get it out of my mind and my lips kept tingling in remembrance."I don't care what all this is. This is all about sexual attraction and I am pretty sure I can resist a foul-mouthed man like Enrique" I pepped talk myself for the millionth time since yesterday.I was fucking not like this. I never think about a guy way too long like this.No wonder women were crazy about him. That man kissed like there was no tomorrow. He wasn't my first kiss tho.I sometimes kiss random guys just to prove a point that I wasn't scared to be intimate like most of them thought. I could do whatever I goddamn, please.I have never really gotten intimate sexually tho because I think I am so messed up. Sex could lead to love. It is a risk I am not willing to take. There was also the incident that happened in my past which I don't like to think or talk about.I had always wanted my mom's attention but well she didn't give two fucks about me. All she loved was her beloved second husband.I hated her.I stroll out of my room glad that Brian is not standing there with his stupid flowers. No offense to the poor flower. For the life of me, I can't remember whatever happened to those roses after the kiss with Enrique.Here we go again. The damn kiss won't leave me alone.I was soon in the hotel bar which looked posh. I don't drink. I just want to tour the place a little and maybe I could meet some people. Make some business acquaintances since you never know when you might need them.Zerah has been strange lately too. I don't know what's going on in his head these days. He stared too much, got in my personal space, and always acted like a confession was on the tip of his tongue. I would not like to think he sexually loved me because I can't deal with such a betrayal.We've been working together professionally for years, and he was like my second best friend.I won't want to have to let him go. Love made people act stupid.I turn and I see Enrique staring straight at me. I forget to breathe again and the kiss came into my head unbidden. I almost raised my hands to my lips because they were tingling.Why was he so perfect, so gorgeous looking, so sexy.I so much wanted to run my hands through his hair and mess it up.I have to stop this. My heart is running a marathon and I feel warm. Too warm and it was all because he was staring at me.Someone touched him and that's when I notice that he was sitting with Amor. Did a dark cloud just gather above my head? hell yeah!.He was such a jerk. I feel irritated as he turns to face her giving her that same stare.I don't understand why I am getting upset but I couldn't help myself. I walk back toward the outdoor area where different activities were going on. I've been couped up in my room missing out on all the fun. Men like Enrique were a waste of my time and I should stop thinking about him. If my brain will just get the memo. Ugh!.ENRIQUE POVAmor smiled as I focus my attention back on her. We were sharing a drink. She was bold. She kept touching me and giving me seductive glances any chance she got. She was beautiful but she couldn't take my mind off the damn woman and the kiss.She was like a beautiful witch sent to torment me. I couldn't stop thinking of kissing her again. Holding her and feeling her push into me like she couldn't get enough of me."So, I heard you want my father as a business partner" she purrs and she got my interest. What was with her purring all her words? She does not look like a kitten so am not sure." Well I think your father's already smitten with April Sanders," I said almost bitterly.I was smitten with her too."Nothing is finalized yet. The only documents I've seen signed are the investment. The partnership contract would be signed after this party ends" she said and trailed circles on my thigh." I could help you out Enrique" she offered and held my gaze as a sweet smile grazed her lip."Really and what do you want? " I asked leaning into her. She was so turned on, she was trying to control her breathing. I guess I haven't lost my charms then."It's no brainier . I want you, Enrique, not just for one night but for a long while".she whispered leaning closer, her eyes fixed on my lips."I don't do long-term," I state with no feeling."Well you want something I can give you. Or maybe it's because of April Sanders" she comments and I look at her startled. Why would she think April Sanders had anything to do with my decision?." You stare at her like she's a diamond or something. You wouldn't have a problem sleeping with me if you're not into her" she answers my unspoken question. She looks petulant.I want to dispute her assumptions when a subtle perfume hits me. I know who wears that particular scent, it drove me insane. I turn and I see her. I want to hold her again. She's wearing a long body-fitted gown that covers her soft delicious curves and I'm glad because I don't want other men looking at her and letting their imagination run wild. This greedy feeling was not healthy.She caught my eyes too and she couldn't look away. I see the color that flames her cheek, probably because she remembers our kiss. Her lips drove me out of my mind. The tent in my pants would be noticeable now, am sure of it.Amor touches me and I turn to face her."You want her and not me right," she asks looking like I had disrespected her. I must have stared too long at April, so I focus my attention on Amor" I'll think about your offer" I answer, not paying attention. I sneak a glance in April's direction but I don't see her anymore."I want my answer before the party ends Enrique. We can discuss this in my room anytime you want. Here's my room card" she said and dropped it beside me. She leaned towards me and place a kiss on my lips. She pulls back gazing at my face for any reaction. I give a gentle smile. She straightens up and walks away. I guess she found whatever it was she had been searching for.I got out of my seat, looking around for any sign of April. I searched everywhere and when I finally find her. She's playing archery with her escort. The one she followed to his room after I kissed her. They were laughing and he stood too close to her as he taught her how to shoot. It was more like he was feeling up her body.I don't know why I get this angry. It's not like she's my property, she was not my lover. Heck, She was not even a friend.She turns and sees me but quickly looked back at the guy, her smile in place.I walk out of the Archery room because I think I might do something stupid. April was getting under my skin. She made me fear that I would relieve old memories again. I didn't want to ever be like that again.The Bar.Brian banged his tumbler on the counter, spilling the content onto the smooth surface of the table, he doesn't notice the hard glare that the bartender shoots at him, as he stewed in his rage."I was so mad you know. I don't like anyone getting in the way of my plans. He thinks he's a greek god or something". He vented to Kyle looking pissed off" I'll be honest Brian, but If it's Enrique Alvaro that's your competitor, you might not stand a chance" he answered and Brian glared at him." Look it's a fact. He's the most eligible bachelor out there. He's rich, hot, and do you know the array of women ready to throw themselves on the floor he walks on" he asks and Brian just scoffs." Well, I want April and am going to have her. I won't let him stand in my way," he said determinedly." Well you're Adam King's son, so you stand a chance. Maybe you should blackmail her a little" he suggested." With what? "" That you'll ask your dad to take back his investment"."No. That could backfire. I'll be friends with her first. I'll take my time to make her mine. You don't rush this kind of thing Kyle, you have to be smooth and patient. That's why I always win" he stated and drank his liquor. Kyle sighed and scrunched his nose before taking his drinks.April gazed at the crowd of people milling around from the top of the stairs. She needed some time off from the game arena to watch all that she had participated in. Zerah was fun and he had stopped behaving funny and acting more like himself. She had managed to forget Enrique for some seconds.She cleared her throat, licking at her dry lips, and decided to go down for a drink before she finally went back to her room. The bar should have something chilly and alcohol-free.Jasmin saw her as she took the first step down the stair. She had also wanted to go to the bar. She stood right behind her and when she saw her step down the stairs, her gown trailing behind her, she stepped on the edge of her gown which was still at the top of the stairs. April took another step and lost her balance as Jasmin took her foot off her gown.She tumbled down hard and fast with only a second to cry out and draw attention.She tried to stop herself and her shin and hand hit the railing until she landed at the bottom of the stairs and blacked out.APRIL POVI wake up aching everywhere. I feel a slow burn scaling up my arm. I'm sure it's probably bruised from hitting it on the stair as I fell. It was a miracle I hadn't broken my neck during my tumble.I look around noticing that I'm not in my room. I hope I am not in Brian's room because he might have played hero and saved me. The door unlocks. I close my eyes pretending to still be asleep. Someone walks toward me placing something cold on my cheek. I manage not to flinch.He seems so familiar. His scent wafts into my nose and I know who it belongs to.Enrique Alvaro.He touches my face gently. I feel his fingers trace across my lips. My heart starts to go wild in my chest. I needed to get out because I was feeling all turned on, as his hands continued their exploration. His little touches had a way of making my body combust in flames, making me forget all I hated about love and what it could do to me.Yes, he had me thinking about love which was why I felt hostility toward him
BARJasmin scowled at the drink she held, feeling nervous and angry. April was still alive. It was Enrique who helped and took her to his room. He didn't even know she existed anymore, she thought bitterly.Their love was slowly fading away. All because of April fucking Sanders! She wanted to fling the glass at the wall, or the bartender who kept glancing at her with pity in his eyes.Brian approached her. She knew he was Adam King's son. He acted the part. He was so cocky, you'd think he owned the world.She detested him before he even opened his mouth."You're the assistant of Enrique right?" He asked condescendingly like she was not worth his time." Yes. What do you want" she answered, not bothering with being polite."I want to have a word with your boss, but he's been evasive. Tell him to meet me here tonight" he orders." I don't work for you so I don't have to take any messages on your behalf," she said, noticing how her rudeness had affected him. The brat was so stunned it w
"His company was daunting." That was the first impression she got as she stood at the entrance. It was more massive than it looked on the television or the news. His office was on the very top floor and she had time to simmer down as the elevator ascended.When she came out, the workers, especially the males stared at her as she made her way to the boss's section. The only thing they didn't do was the whistle. They practically undressed her with their eyes.The ladies gave her a curious stare. some watched her with envy as she moved past their desk.They probably thought she was one of Enrique's women. His recent catch perhaps.No way in hell.She got to his office, noticing the lady behind the desk. she moved toward her.She seemed familiar but she couldn't place where she had seen her before. As she saw her target not too far from reach, she let her anger resurface again.Jasmin saw her approach. She appeared angry and she couldn't help but wonder why."Where is Enrique. I want to
APRIL POVMy fashion show was going to be a huge success, I can already picture it. Zerah had taken care of the guest list and with the names, I saw on the record, this show would be worth the investment.Enrique was also going to be there. I had avoided him after I had gone to confront him at his office.He was every shade of bad for me. I mean that in every possible way. Like how can I go over there to give him a piece of my mind, then end up being thwarted because of my damn attraction to him? I close my laptop rubbing my eyes. I was exhausted. I snatch up my bag, shuffling to the elevator. That's how tired I am. Can't even walk right.I get to the parking lot, fishing out my car keys as I ambled toward my car. I stop dead in my tracks once I get close enough, gasping as I stare at my tires. They were practically flattened on the floorIt was unbelievable, except it was cause I was staring right at it."What the bloody hell. This was serviced just some weeks back and now I have to
ENRIQUE strode out of the company, narrowing his eyes as he noticed a woman approaching him. She looked familiar to him. He tried to remember where he had seen her before as she finally stood in front of him looking anxious, but also awestruck."Oh my gosh you look so much hotter than the last time" Katherine gushed her eyes flickering."Do I know you" he questioned, his forehead furrowing together in confusion as he tried to place her."Yes. We met at that party held by Adams King. I had never attended such a gorgeous event and well April just had to ruin it by making me come home with her" she prattled until Enrique coughed raising a brow." Uh... Uh.. right. Am Katherine. April Sanders best friend. I saw you shoving your tongue down her throat so we couldn't be properly introduced" she says in all seriousness, fawning herself with her hand like she was on fire. Enrique looked shocked at her choice of wording. It must have shown on his face because Katherine retracted her words look
"Shit," Amor cussed almost tripping on her feet as she approached her car. She felt like someone was following her, hence her imbalance. She had an eerie feeling that something was wrong.She glanced back, noticing a guy strolling towards her. He didn't look scary or bad at all and she took a deep breath that she hadn't realized she'd been holding.She took out her car keys from her purse, proceeding to unlock her car door when it was jerked away from her hold. She flinched looking up at the guy. He had a taunting look on his face as he hovered over her. She frowned in confusion. "What do you think you're doing?" She demanded."My job" he smirked, twirling her car keys. "You look more pretty in person". He tilted his head to the side, looking her over.Amor was confused beyond words as she stared at him." Are you the new driver dad said he was sending?" she asked, trying to make sense of the situation. "No I am not," he said suddenly getting serious, then with fast strides, he was
Amor struggled to open her eyes. She succeeded after the third attempt. Everything was blurry and the voices she heard seemed to come from a distance.She shut her eyes and reopened them, taking a deep breath as everything started to clear. The deafening sound and thumping in her head started to fade. The voices were more familiar too. It was her father and her brother shouting for the doctor.The doctor showed up after a while, cross-examining her. He did his very best to convince her Dad that she was out of the woods and that she would feel better in a few days.Amor felt like hell. She grimaced in pain when she tried to move and wondered if the damn guy had broken her ribs.She craved a mirror. She pleaded to God she didn't look like a zombie.Her dad was talking to her but she found out that she had spaced out for a while." Baby. Talk to me. Who did this to you? Who hurt you this way" he asked looking older than he was, his hand shaking as he reached to touch her cheek. His eyes
Enrique drew his fist back, causing Brian to flinch, his eyes squinting close as he expected the hit.He opened his eyes to see Enrique examining his watch. He looked up from it, dropping his hand by his side. Enrique accessed him with a smirk."I don't consider you a competition, Brian," he said giving him a dismissive wave. He walked past him into Amor's room with a firm and precise movement that made him look dangerous.Brian adjusted his jacket looking around, noticing no one was around to witness what happened. A deep frown etched into his face.Enrique always managed to make him feel worthless which made him mad. He glared at the closed door, turned, and walked toward the reception area.******************April stared at the venue they would be using for the fashion show. Everything was coming along just perfect. It had already been a week and Brian, Amor, or Enrique didn't bother her. She had put all her energy into work and that outlet didn't let her have enough time to thi