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Author: Anna-Marie
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His chef made a Cajun spiced grilled fish and sauteed vegetables we ate in companionable silence. Desmond deboning my fish steak expertly as if he were a Michelin-star chef. A man of many talents. Desmond has always been attuned to my needs in a unique way. Before I ask for something he has made it available ready like how he hired Gabe and got a place for Amanda on such short notice. He is always ready to cater to my needs and he pays attention to details. It must be the reason why he is one of the youngest and successful hoteliers in the world. I have been watching him across the dining table, the way he handled his fish and mine. And I feel some new feelings starting to emerge... Something I can't quite name yet..

After our meal. Desmond leans back in his chair and gives me a soft penetrating look “ Aakiyah you are working too hard,” he says. “You barely allowed your hands to rest all morning. Take a break please.”

I raised my brow at him and tease. “ Desmond, what will you have
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