CHAPTER 71RUBY’S POVI took a step back after giving Dax a brief kiss but he caught my wrist and I looked up at him. His eyes had darkened, lust filled them and they were focused on only me… even though the workers were already starting to file out of the dressing room where I left them.“Kiss me more,” he said, his voice deeper and I swallowed before I looked at the workers who were secretly watching us. Then I looked back at him for a while before I gave in and kissed him just like he wanted.Without warning, he pulled me closer and cupped my face to kiss me deeper. I let a muffled gasp against his mouth when he did that but he didn't let go. He kept on kissing me hungrily and soon, I could hear the workers gasping on realizing what we were doing.He finally pulled away and our lips smacked loudly when we stopped kissing.Our eyes were still fixed on our lips as we panted for air and Dax smiled while he stared at my mouth.“Your lipstick is gone,” he said and I finally looked up in
CHAPTER 72RUBY’S POVAn hour later, we arrived in New York and a shiny black Aston Martin was waiting along with the driver for us once we got out of the private jet. Dax helped me check if I still looked okay and once he confirmed I was perfect, we got into the car and after exchanging a short pleasantry with the designated driver, we set off for the gala.Soon, we got to the venue and it was already packed with people. Just as the car stopped right before the red carpet, I could see reporters and journalists peeking hard to see who could be in the car through the tinted glasses but it gave nothing away.I looked at Dax and he was watching me. I dragged in a long breath and slowly let it out before I reached for his hand then he looked down at our hands before he looked up at me and I shrugged.“Hold my hand for support. I really need it” I told him pleadingly and he nodded before kissing the back of my hand. Then he leaned closer and also kissed me on my forehead.“Trust me to alw
CHAPTER 73RUBY’S POV“We both know you aren't here to greet a friend because none of us on this table are friends of yours. So just walk away, Dennis” Dax snapped at Dennis who was still smiling like he enjoyed seeing Dax get so disturbed by his presence and my heartbeat accelerated as fear coated the whole of me.“Now, don't be so sure about that, Dax. Don't assume you know everything” Dennis told him while taking one of the canapes served on the table and popping it into his mouth while tucking his other hand into the pocket of his suit.“If you think you'll succeed in planting baseless ideas in my head tonight, then you've failed woefully, Dennis. You're also interrupting our view of the stage from here so get fuck out of here before I have you thrown out” Dax warned him and Dennis rolled his eyes before he looked at me.Then he walked closer while I stared at him in fear and I gasped when he took my hand and kissed the back while looking into my eyes like he was passing a message
CHAPTER 74RUBY’S POVThe car ride back to Dax’s house was silent. I kept on looking out the window right from when we got into the car and even though I could feel his burning gaze on the back of my head, I couldn't bring myself to look at him. I felt too embarrassed to do so because he bought me the dress I wore and it got ruined the same night he bought it for me. It was insanely expensive. Probably almost impossible for me to afford it even though I was making a decent earning.“Ruby. You haven't looked at me since we got into the car. Is something wrong? Did I say or do something wrong?” he asked me, his voice laced with concern and I looked into the glass to catch the reflection of him staring at me and waiting for an answer.I sighed and shut my eyes right as my bead began to hurt and the embarrassment I felt only intensified. I couldn't bring myself to look at him no matter how much I thought it wouldn't matter to him.It may not mean anything to him because he was rich but i
CHAPTER 75RUBY’S POVWe both got down from the car once we arrived at the nearest cinema and I couldn’t stop grinning from ear to ear while Dax held onto my hand. We both looked at each other at the same time and I giggled when he sent me a kiss.“Are you ready for the best date ever, Ruby?” He asked me and I rolled my eyes at him before placing my hand on my waist.“Dax, don't sound so full of yourself yet. I'm the one who gets to decide if the date will be perfect or not” I teased him and he sighed playfully.“I guess I have to impress you then” he replied before kissing the back of my hand that he held then he pulled me along with him into the building and we headed straight for the reception.The lady behind the counter looked confused at first when she saw us and I could understand why. It was very rare to see an overdressed couple coming to watch a movie at almost midnight.“Welcome. How can I help you?” she asked politely and Dax spoke up.“We want to watch a movie. You can re
CHAPTER 76RUBY’S POVTo lighten the mood after the whole revelation, Dax pulled me out of the cinema after we both bade the lady good night and we took a walk down the street, our hands intertwined as we strode in silence.Then I saw an ice cream truck across the street and I suddenly craved ice cream so I pulled Dax along with me and we headed toward the truck still in our dress and tuxedo.“What would the beautiful lady and gentleman have?” the man who sold the ice cream asked as he scooped a spoon into a cone and handed it over to the woman beside us. Then she walked away and it was just the three of us.“I want a vanilla ice cream, three scoops,” I told him and his smile widened.“I see you like the basics,” he said and I leaned against the front counter of his truck before smiling back at him as he handed my cone of ice cream to me.“Sometimes, the basics aren't boring. It just means you don't want to complicate things” I replied and he laughed.“Just like how they say. It may b
CHAPTER 77DAX’S POVI was thriving. I felt like the happiest man on earth and if it were possible to fly due to how much happiness one felt, I would be floating over the clouds already.I looked down at Ruby after we got out of the car and the driver took off, leaving the two of us alone in the night, under the starry sky with the overwhelming want that swam through our veins.Without a word, I took her hand and clutched onto it tight before I pulled her along with me toward the double doors and she didn't say anything either as I opened the door and walked us past the entrance, into the house.Once we were inside, I stopped and turned to face her and I saw her swallow as she looked up at me with intoxicating doe eyes that told me how much she wanted me.“There's no one around, right? I don't want anyone walking in on us” she asked with wide eyes as she looked around just to be sure and that made me chuckle before I grabbed her arm and turned her to face me.“There's no one here, Ruby
CHAPTER 78RUBY’S POVStreaks of light suddenly blocked out the darkness behind my eyelids and I groaned from my sleep before I slowly opened my eyes but quickly held a hand over my face to protect my still sleepy eyes from the light that flooded in through the window.I turned to the other side of the bed but Dax wasn't there. My heart immediately dropped and it became hard to breathe. Quickly, I sat up and looked around the room, in search of Dax but he was nowhere to be seen.Did he leave me in bed after what we had together last night? Was he regretting asking me to be his girlfriend already and was wishing he could reverse it all?So many doubtful questions and scenarios filled my mind and soon, I felt tears filling my eyes. My best tightened, my heart began to hurt and I gasped for air while looking around the room still, in panic.Suddenly, the door to the room opened, and a lady who looked like she was a few younger than me walked in clad in a uniform that made it obvious that