"You are that girl from last night that almost got herself killed." He said in realisation and I opened my eyes back. I felt embarrassed for thinking otherwise. I didn't like how I was feeling with him around me. I was usually very confident with my other clients but my previous mess up made me nervous, as I didn't want to fuck anything else up.
"Oh yes, you didn't really give me a chance to thank you enough." My voice faded. I couldn't believe I had thought he would kiss me. A complete stranger.
"Don't mess anything up for me. I know that not many men do this but this family event is far more important than anything to me." He seemed to be warning me than making a statement and so I nodded fast. I knew we would first have dinner at his house before meeting the rest of his family.
"Yes sir." I said in a reflex.
"Very well." He stood to his feet, "I'll take a shower. The make up artist and the hair stylist should be here any minute to fix you up. I'll call my mother to let her know we are here." With that, he proceeded towards this bathroom, leaving me alone in the room.
I thought about what I'd do and say. This role was not going to be easy, not only because I didn't have any polished acting skills, but because I couldn't relate to the lifestyle u was to play.
I read through the documents again. I was supposed to be playing Claire Williams. Twenty two year old reporter with my own apartment. I met Greg at a business meeting and I knew from the onset that we were supposed to be together forever.
When Greg got out of the shower, he was in boxers and his body was dripping wet. I couldn't help but absorb how beautiful his abs looked. The shine that the wetness gave his skin, I couldn't help but worship him. He must have dedicated hours to build this body.
His wet jet black hair stuck to his face in wavy strands and he was gently brushing his towel against it.
"I'll be back, I need to attend to some issues." He said. I wanted to know where he was going but it wasn't in my place to ask at all.
"Okay." I nodded, watching him dress up. I wondered how the closet was already organised with clothes but then this was Greg we were talking about.
He got himself in some grey shirt and a pair of black pants, juggled around his pockets for his keys and made his way out of the room.
I sprung to my feet, thinking about the previous events. It was hard to believe that I would manage to get the job regardless of all we had to face to get to this stage and I was beyond glad.
I pulled my phone out to update Vivian first via text because I couldn't bring myself to talk to her on the phone for fear of what she would say and ruin my mood.
I sat back down on the bed and crossed my legs, deciding that the next person I wanted to talk to was Olivia.
I was always anxious to speak to this woman on the phone but I did it regardless.
"Elena Divanel." She said in that bored tone I despised to hear.
"Hi Olivia, do not hang up please." I said quickly. "Is she still at the firm?" I crossed my fingers as I spoke, hoping that there would be no bad news involved.
"You keep asking me the same questions everyday as if you plan on doing anything to make the situation a better one." She scoffed and I truly understood why. "She is, but I'm going to be honest with you, two families are coming to check on her next week and if they like her, we are proceeding to sign the documents and that's it, I'm not delaying anything further. She has been here for way too long, I can't take it."
"Olivia, I know I say this a lot but you have to believe me this time, I have gotten the money and I'm coming for her as soon as possible, no matter what, do not let anyone take her away, please I'm begging you." I could hear the crack in my own voice, I had already come so far to give up now.
"I'm not buying it. Come here with proof, enough of the promising stories, no one is truly interested anymore." She assured me and hung up before I even had the chance to say anything further.
I broke down on my knees and began to sob. It didn't last long though. I stood up sharply and walked to the full length mirror in the room. "Pull yourself together Elena. You've got this. All you have to do is ensure that nothing gets messed up and that's it."
I looked out the view at the hundreds of cars speeding by in New York city and wondered how it was possible that I had landed myself such an opportunity.
I made my way to the bathroom and it was just as glorious as the bedroom. "Get your shit together woman, this is only temporary." I warned myself before I got too attached for my own good.
I spent a decent amount of time in the bath tub before deciding that it was finally time to head back into the bedroom.
I looked around me and realised I had not come with a towel. It didn't matter though and so I stepped into the bedroom that way only to find that Greg was back and sitting on the bed. He turned his eyes to look at me and when his gaze got fixed on my naked body. I stood glued to the floor, not knowing what action to take next.
My heart beat fast when I saw him stand to his feet. I put my hands over my nipples to shield them from sight.
"Wh-what are you doing?" I stuttered, taking steps away from him.
I wouldn't usually mind my clients seeing me naked but he had clearly stated no sex in the contract and so this time I was frightened. What did he want to do to me?Greg took the towel that was hung on the hanger in the room and handed it to me. "Why do you look like you have just seen a ghost?" He raised an eyebrow at me."Um.." I looked away shyly."We will be at my parents' place in an hour. Your clothes, I'm sure Vivian gave you the shopping guidelines." He said.I nodded, wrapping the towel he had given me around my chest.Although I had prepared myself for it the whole time, my nerves still skyrocketed and I could feel the anxiety spark through my veins.As though he could read my mind, Greg placed one hand on my shoulder, "it's going to be alright."I wished he wouldn't have touched me because now my body was respondi
My heart was in tension and so before either one of them got a chance to look up from their phones, I spun on my heels and turned to Greg. "Can I use the bathroom?" I said so only he could hear me."Now?" He raised one eyebrow, studying my face.I nodded fast, "immediately." I really hoped that the bathroom would lead away from the table and towards and so when he pointed behind him, I didn't fully wait for him to describe it to me, I tried to find my way on my own.I heard his mom call from behind me, "where on earth is she headed to?"I found the bathroom effortlessly, went inside and locked the doors behind me. This was a complete mess. Things would have gone well if none of this was here. My cover was blown.With shaky hands, I brought my phone out to dial Vivian."Why are you on the phone? Shouldn't you be with Greg's family?" She said in that mad
Greg looked between Emery and I. As if I was not bothered at all, I began to out up an act, "I have no idea what you're talking about. But it's possible, I travel a lot because of my work and if you're a busy business man, then I'm sure you've seen me at least once." I shrugged.Emery doubted it but the look I saw on his face convinced me that he didn't remember where we'd met. I internally sighed in relief when I saw that he didn't push things further. When I turned to Jack though, I knew that he recognised who I was and he started to seem shaky. I couldn't blame the man but I knew if he had the chance to talk to me alone, he wouldn't hesitate."So, what are your plans?" His mom cut in, the only one who seemed comfortable and happy with my presence."For?" I raised one eyebrow, starting to fit into my food for the first time. My nerves seemed to ensure that I wasn't hungry."Your future together, a
Greg povI was obviously thrown away by my brother's words and when I looked at her face, I just knew that she was starting to think her actions through. I hadn't been very thoughtful with this decision. Emery was one of those guys that could barely sit at home and I knew that he was constantly with a lot of girls.Elena was waiting for me to respond while my mother stared between the two of us in shock. It was as though she was waiting for him to declare that it was one of his stupid jokes."What are you talking about?" She finally broke the awkward silence between us all."Emery is right." My dad suddenly interfered. "I thought she looked familiar too, she was with a friend of mine during one of our trips that we took." He said, I knew immediately that he was referring to himself."Greg, did you know this?" My mom was tearing up and I wanted to just end thin
Our lips remain connected for a while and I could feel myself getting lost in it the longer it took. I had no idea why my hands found their way to her waist and pulled her closer to my chest.A small part of me stayed concious and I tried to remember what it was that I was doing.I finally managed to draw myself to reality. "We can't do this here, they'll wonder what's going on." I was out of breath by now and the kiss had done a lot of things to my body that it should not have. I noticed my erection was growing and her eyes got there too.She was not out of breath and it was so obvious the determination in her eyes. I sighed in conclusion, it wasn't necessarily her fault that she got caught and she did deserve to get paid regardless. Since she wanted this do badly, and my body was cooperating, I thought it would be a good idea to proceed with it then.I nodded and grabbed her waist one more time, pulling her towards me. I reconnected our lips and t
Elena pov Greg and I didn't say a word to each other and I couldn't care less. The only joy that filled my heart at the moment was how that I was able to get the money from him regardless. I wondered what Vivian would say to this news or better still, what Mira would think but what was important, the money was mine. I remembered the look on his mother's face when we said we had to leave so we could sort things out. She had been hoping it was not the truth but she was disappointed. She was such a sweet woman and I would have really liked it if we would have met in a different pattern from this. "You didn't really eat much of your food back there, do you want me to order something for you?" He asked me when we were alone in the room. I shook my head negatively. I didn't care much about food in the moment, let alone of anything else. My excitement was over the top and I wasn't even gettin
"I wanted to have a talk with you." He said, "come on." He began to lead me towards his jeep. I frowned and freed myself from his hold. "You drove back here just because you wanted to have a talk with me? That sounds suspicious to me.""I have another business deal for you." He said. My eyes shot open wider and I immediately succumbed.I followed him into his jeep without any hesitation."Hey, okay. This might sound stupid to you but I need you in my life." He began, going straight to the point."Excuse me?" I raised my eyebrows, clearly not understanding what was going on. "Need me how?""Okay for years now I've not had anyone in my life. It's because of my past but I really want nothing to do with people. I've done everything on my own, even pleased myself when I had an erection but then you did what you did yesterday and I realized how much I'd forgotten the taste of someone. It's not the same as using my own hands.""What are you driving
Greg povI looked out the window and adored the view of my garden. That was what I got for living alone in a four bedroom house. I wasn't complaining but it was getting too lonely for me.I thought back to Elena. I had no idea what I had been thinking when I thought of this and why it was a good idea to begin with. It had been so long since any woman made me feel the pleasure she brought on me and so I had thought it was a great idea. I was only regretting that decision nowSpeaking of the devil, my phone began to ring dnd it was a phone call from Elena."Can we meet and talk in person?" She started to say."If it isn't about my deal with you, I don't think we should have any reason to further communicate." I made sure to let her know. It didn't matter what it was that she needed to tell me. I knew best to take my stand regardless of what came my wa