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SAVANNAHWhen Rafe brought me to another room without much light illuminating the spacious, quiet space that I couldn’t see much, he cupped my face and pressed his forehead to mine. Electric tingles spread from my stomach throughout the rest of my body. We were sharing this room… The anticipation made me squirm.Rafe’s breathing was hard and heavy. I could tell he was still agitated by his argument with his father. My gut feeling turned right when he whispered, “I didn’t want you to see that.”I touched his hand. “I don’t know what’s going on, but what you did there was brave.”“What I did was wrong. I never defied him. Not directly, at least.”“You respect him. But we’re all humans, Rafe.” I searched for his eyes in the shade of blue light coming from the open balcony. “At some point in our lives, we commit mistakes. It’s acceptable. The beauty of it is what you learn from it. But of course, you already know that. You’re not the same man you were before. I’m sorry I didn’t get to say
The CEO's Proposition Chapter 44
RAFAEL The bathtub filled with vanilla-scented bubbles and pink flower petals was ready for our leisure. The moment I got to know Savannah, I understood a little what she wanted from a relationship. She was the type that liked chocolates and flowers and romantic gestures, she was sweet, so she appreciated being given affection. She deserved these things. I didn’t want her to think I would abandon her as her ex-husband did. Maybe she was already thinking about it by the tone of her questions. “It’s beautiful,” she murmured with twinkling eyes. “Angus had the servants prepare it. I’m glad you like it.” “I love it.” She gave me a sweet smile. I stepped into the water first and soon felt the warm water stream. I extended my hand to Savannah. “Join me.” She accepted my invitation, stepped into the tub, and we leisurely sank our bodies in the bubble bath. I sat across from her so I could watch her enjoy herself. I brought my legs to her side so she could move freely. “Thank you.” She
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SAVANNAH“I’d known Gill since seventh grade. She left letters in my locker, watched me play tennis every practice and official game with her friends, and cheered for me,” Rafe began as he gently stroked my collarbones with the vanilla water. It was as if he knew my favorite scent. But it was more surprising that he played in middle school.“You played tennis?” I suddenly pictured a young Rafael Sebastian holding a racket in a cute tennis uniform. It was a sight I wanted to see. I smiled.“Yes. My father didn’t care if I had extra activities as long as I always won.”“Did you?”“I did.”“Wow. You must be pretty good in class too.”“Never got a B,” he bragged. I felt his smile.I laughed. “My hot nerd boyfriend. And then? Was Gill in your class too?”“Always sat in the back. It was impossible not to notice her as she scribbled about me in her letters.”“I’m more astounded that you actually read them.”“Not all of them. I threw some when I was annoyed.”“And you didn’t speak to her abou
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SAVANNAHWhen we got to bed, we cuddled on the bed for almost seemed like forever. I was facing the windows, watching the curtain blow and the hue of the moonlight while Rafe embraced me from behind.It was past one o’clock, according to the digital clock on the nightstand. It was peaceful; the air was cool but not too cold. Rafe’s body heat helped calm down my senses. We weren’t talking, just feeling and hearing each other’s presence and breathing.“When did you realize you wanted to be with me?” I whispered because it was too quiet.“Ever since I saw you.”I hummed. “But you must have wanted someone before. After all, you are a very healthy and fine young man.”I felt his body twitch. “Perhaps, but I never wanted anyone as badly as you. I’ve thought about you since you gave me back my phone.”I squeezed in closer to his body. “That’s nice. I’ve thought about you too. A lot. Can I tell you something?”“Go ahead,” he answered, a little curious.If I couldn’t tell him I love him yet, m
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SAVANNAHI woke by the sound of my alarm at six, aware that Rafe’s arm was wrapped around my waist. I was instantly flooded with thoughts that I would meet his family this morning. I wondered about the questions they’d ask me.Still, it was a good day. I felt good for some reason I couldn’t explain. Whatever the status of my relationship with Rafe, it didn’t change the fact that I love him, so I would be by his side, whether he couldn’t return my feelings or he wasn’t ready to admit it. I’d decided to walk this path instead of overthinking.It really was a good day.Determined, I turned to face him to greet him good morning, but he beat me to it.“Good morning, Savannah.” His eyes twinkled, pausing over my almost bare breasts.I smiled. “Good morning.”“Did you sleep well?”I nodded. The truth was, I was short by two hours, as I usually get six to seven hours of sleep, but I felt fine. My body adapted to the schedule.“Good.” He kissed my forehead. “If only they weren’t expecting us;
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SAVANNAHBenjamin was waiting for me at the beachfront, sitting on one of the benches. Rafe’s brothers played by the beach and with Anya watching them mess around. With the picturesque scenery and light atmosphere, I realized I shouldn’t be worried about this.“I didn’t expect he would ask for you. I’m sorry,” Rafe whispered. His forehead pressed against mine.I ran my hands along his arm. “I’ll be fine. Trust me. I can handle myself.”He nodded. “That’s not what I’m worried about.”“If he ask me to break up with you and offers money, I’ll simply decline. If he tries to throw juice on my face, I’ll immediately jump to the beach, pretend I can’t swim, and scream, so he has no choice but to save me.”“That’s pretty detailed.” He laughed softly. “Fine. I forgot who I was talking to. You’re you.”“Yes, I got it. Okay?”“You do.” He cupped my face and kissed me.I walked toward Benjamin. He was looking into the distance, watching the waves while sipping his fruit juice. The morning sunligh
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RAFAELI brought Savannah upstairs, and we strolled from the left wing to the right. While we were on it, I showed her where each hallway and door led.My parents’ bedroom was on the right wing by the end of the passage, the biggest room on the floor. Across from them were Anya and Julian’s bedroom, while in the middle was Carter’s. On the opposite, in the left wing were mine and Adam’s. I had a second spacious bedroom on the floor because I was the first son.The middle had a common room, which my father used as his study. It had an office, a library, and a piano. In that room, Anya was choosing her dress with Mika, my mother’s personal stylist.When we came in, Anya was fitting in a charcoal knee-length maternity dress with a sparkling front gliding over her pregnancy curves. Behind her were racks of clothes, dresses, and suits, picked specifically for tonight’s party.“This is really lovely and comfortable,” she said, pinching the fabric of her dress in front of the body-sized mirr
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SAVANNAH“You look wonderful!” Anya exclaimed as she entered the room. I’d just finished putting on everything—the elegant evening dress, makeup, accessories, and the super pretty Dior shoes Mika provided me. But I couldn’t help but admire her looks tonight, too. She chose the charcoal dress.“Wow. You look damn sexy. I mean, even with the baby bump.” Seriously, she was a goddess. I’d only noticed her small delicate face now that she lifted her hair.She stroked her belly. “Thank you. Well, this is the sexiest part.”“Have you seen Rafe?”“Still with Julian.” She clicks her tongue. “There’s this last-minute thing they must do, but he told me he’ll see you at the party. They’re already dressed, so I’m here as your chaperone.”How could I not love her? I could tell how precious she was.“Oh, God, no. I should be your chaperone.”We laughed.“Come on. Party’s already going.”Even though I was anxious about how Rafe would introduce me to everyone, this excited me at the same time. Eager,
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