For a moment, I didn't know what to say next. My mind was still reeling from the intense morning sex and finding her try to leave."Tell me what you want from room service and go to take a relaxing shower", I ran my hand through my hair, then I moved to the menu next to her on the counter. Her body froze when I got close next to her, and I noticed her eyes trail over my bare skin.Standing next to her, I could see the tint of pink on her cheeks and slow rise and fall of her chest as she gaped at me. With the menu in front of my face, I didn't think she realized I knew she was staring.It made my cock ache again, and I had to clench my jaw to focus on the food. "Here," I cleared my throat and handed it over.She took the room service menu, making sure her fingers didn't touch mine as she did. I openly frowned at that. Why was she acting that way?!"Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast croissant with the mixed fruit on the side", She handed the menu back over and set her purse and coat back
"so, my plans of seduction would have failed miserably if I couldn't even find you", l spoke and she giggled while shaking her head."Well, I don't see anyone since I have the clients, anyway. Even if I had been there, I wouldn't have fallen for your so - called seduction plans."That confirmed for me she wasn't seeing anyone outside of these illicit meetings. It lessened a smidgen of the darkness in my chest."Oh, I think I could have persuaded you," I smiled at her."Like I said, you are very determined," she replied, fingers slightly trembling as she reached for her iced latte.I said nothing as she sipped her drink and went back to moving her fruit around in the bowl. But I watched her still. Rhea might not want to admit it, but I was confident my seduction skills would have worked on her.I might have paid to have her, but there was an undeniable attraction between us. It was as clear as day to me. She was shy, but the way she stole glances at me and how her eyes lit up when I wa
If I didn't say yes, then this time next week I could be underneath some old man who would make my skin crawl. And I would very much rather be under Aleksander's body. The realization of that thought made me gnaw on my bottom lip and look away from him again. I felt too warm in my own skin around him."I'm serious, Rhea. I might not particularly like taking you in this way, but if this is what I must do to have you I'm going to do it. I just want to make sure you accept it.""Yes, Aleksander," I inhaled deeply. "I will agree to an exclusive contract with you. You will have to work around my schedule with the ballet, of course. That always comes first.""Aleksander's eyes lit up even though his face didn't flinch . There was something burning in that gaze and the way he gobbled me up with his eyes had shivers curl up my spine. A slow smile pulled at the corner of his mouth."I can work with that," He stood up from his seat and began to walk around the table. "I'll reach out to Dax and
Even during breaks I was still expected to keep up with the basic of training nutrition. That made me wonder why Aleksander was seeing a dietician and trainer. He was incredibly fit, but I didn't think he was a professional athletic. I kept thinking about him as I waited for a cab to take me home.At the corner of the street, i passed a newspaper stand with snacks and magazines. I grimaced when I recognized last month's magazine that I was on the cover of. But my eyes wandered briefly over the newspapers and newer magazines the stand owner was getting out for the day.A gasp pulled itself from my lips and vanished in the air. I reached out and grabbed the magazine with Aleksander's face on the front.Youngest millionaire in New York City. My heart dropped through the bottom of my chest as I read the words."You buying a copy, sweet heart?" The stand owner drawled in a heavy brooklyn accent. Then his eyes wandered over my face and whipped back to the older magazine cover I was splayed
"Have the nurses given you anything for cough? If not, I can go talk to them and get you something", l spoke concerned."No, darling, I'm alright. There is not much more they can do for me at this point." Papa tried to smile, but his point was emphasized by another bout of coughing, the kind of coughing you could tell was coming from deep within the lungs."Well, if they can't do anything maybe another hospital will be able to help you. I can keep looking if they aren't taking care of you here!" Panic rose from the tip of my toes to my scalp, racing like pinpricks up my skin as I looked over Papa's pale skin and sunken eyes."Rhea, no", My grandpa whispered and squeezed my hand weakly in his . "This is already the best hospital in Manhattan. They make as comfortable as they can, you know that. I'm lucky enough you were able to get me in here." His eyes were crystal clear today, no hint of the fog in his mind messing with his thoughts and memories.Those eyes held me in place as he sc
"Hello, Antonio, how's the family?" The car pulled into traffic and the world outside the windows blurred as we moved."Everyone's doing good, sir. Thanks for asking", The two of us settled into silence as the car raced through the streets. One thing I liked about Antonio; he knew how to drive, and I was never late to anything.My phone chimed and I was expecting a message from Nikolai since I was supposed to be meeting him at the sight of the new club. Instead, my mouth dropped open to see a message from Dax."Fucking finally!" I cursed out."Everything alright, Mr Makalov?" Antonio questioned."Uh, just fine. Just work stuff," I inhaled deeply. "Change of plans though. Can you take me to this address instead?" I gave the meeting location that Dax had just sent me."Ofcourse, sir." In the blink of an eye Antonio whipped the car across the road and we were taking an exit to leave Manhattan and head to the edge of the Bronx. The short notice surprised me, but I was going to miss this o
"Ofcourse, I understand. Tell me your terms and price", I had my own terms, but those were for Rhea."Well, first let me ask how long will this sweet tooth last?"That was a good question. I had no idea how I wanted her. All I knew was that I needed her soon and there were a few upcoming work events where it would be good for me to have a woman like Rhea on my arm."Shortest contract I can give is three months and the longest is two years," Dax added as I remained silent."Can we start with three months and see where it goes from there?""Sure can, ofcourse, this also depends on what she wants. We don't force them into the contracts, we just ensure they stick to one they have", His fingers drummed on the edge of the table, and he looked around the crowd on the other side of the restaurant. "When you first asked about a contract, we made sure she was willing and you're in luck, Aleksander. She was open to the idea of being exclusive with you."Something in my chest inflamed and I felt
"well, I wanted her bare, just like it's covered in this contract but looking at her schedule I wonder if she'd be willing to stay with me.""Wait, you want her to move in your house?" Dax's eyes widened and he stared at me as if I had grown a second head before his very eyes rolled over."It does sound a bit ridiculous saying it out loud but here me out", This new idea had only popped into my head while looking over the schedule listed on the contract. "I'm already paying so much to have her, and I want to have her.....a lot."Yeah, and?""I want to make sure I'm getting my money's worth, and this schedule she has with the ballet company is extensive. If I only have a limited window throughout the week, I don't want to have to schedule it or take her down", I leaned forward and whispered. "If I want dessert in the middle of the night why go across town when it's already in my fridge?",Dax laughed so suddenly at my words and I jolted back. His wide mouth parted, and his barking laugh