Elli stood rigidly when SJ placed her down inside the cave-like area that she had pointed to him. She stared at him, trying to calm her nerves, figuring out what his mind is thinking. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing and understanding from her husband.
“I don’t know about this, SJ,” she started calmly but her pitch gave way on her nervousness. “D-Do they know the reason why you sent them away? When we return at the villa later, will they know that we.. that we…”
“Had sex?” SJ finished with an amused smile. He went to her and took her in his arms. “Yes, they will know. It’s normal for them to know. We’re husband and wife. That alone is reason enough.”
She looked up at him.
“What are we going to do?” She asked.
“I know what I’m going to do,” he answered as his one hand traveled underneath her shirt while his other hand went to the hem
“Thanks for doing this, Nigel,” SJ said seriously on Thursday morning in his office as he accepted the folder that his personal lawyer handed to him. He opened it and read through the documents for a while and nodded when he seemed satisfied. “I’ll give you a call once the penthouse will be ready for buyers to check.”Nigel Shaw nodded at him.“I’m sure there wouldn’t be a problem in finding the right buyer,” he assured with a smile. “My wife, Sally is already making proposals for the ads once it’s up.”SJ acknowledged it and he stood up, buttoning his coat before shaking his hand. “I owe you big time, man,” he said as he walked around his desk to escort him to the door. “Once everything is okay, let’s go out for dinner. I’ll bring Elli so she can meet Sal.”“Sal would love that,” Nigel agreed. “Do you know that she’s been as
Carmela Steinfeld checked her reflection on the glass wall in front of her before nodding at the doorman to let her in. She is looking forward for the evening at the Sky Garden, where SJ had book exclusively just for the two of them. She remembered the excitement she felt when she received his message after lunch. She abruptly ended her photoshoot with the fragrance brand that she is endorsing and hurriedly went shopping for a dress and got a quick pampering spa. He’s going to propose, she thought excitedly. This is it! Carmela, after all these years of keeping up with him, he’s finally going to be yours! Carmela thought back of the first time that she had crossed paths with SJ Kincaid at a function for newly risen young businessmen and women. She already knew who he was before she had even seen him physically. With all the media focused him as being the latest rising business under 30, Carmela made it her goal that night that she will be meeting him. She did
Elli smiled politely at the waiter after her order as well as Luisa’s are served inside the Museum Café late Friday afternoon. She called her good friend and invited her for an early dinner and then check out an exhibit she was invited to and to watch a movie. She automatically reached for her cup of coffee.“You’re glowing, Elli. I could see some good changes in you,” Luisa commented with a smile. She gave her a thorough scrutinizing look, nodding with approval. “Looks like those four days up there in his villa did something good to you. So, did you enjoy it?”Elli blushed and Luisa laughed. Her friend reached out and squeezed her arms lightly.“You don’t need to tell me,” Luisa said with a grin. “Your blush says it all. I’m so happy for you, Elli. It’s about time that you start having your happiness.”“I hope so,” Elli echoed.Luisa looked at her with
SJ opened his eyes early the following day and stared at the clock on the wall. It read five thirty in the morning, and he rubbed his eyes gently with his free hand before turning and looking down at his sleeping wife.Elli is sleeping deeply with his one arm wrapped around her shoulders. She had snuggled deeply into his side, her one arm draped across his chest while the other is cushioned underneath her.He stared at her perfectly trimmed, thick eyebrows, long and curly eyelashes and dainty, elegant, pixie nose. Her eyes when she will open them shows the deepest set of blue he has stared at and the way it will lit up when she smiles along with her soft, red lips. He liked running his hands along her smooth and velvety fair complexion skin and wrapped his arms around her slightly hour-glass figure. She isn’t on the voluptuous side like the other women he dated, but he wouldn’t change a damned thing about her. She was perfect.He looked at her calmly
Elli stared at the two pictures she took from the files that SJ had given her. One picture was of her during her 8th birthday together with her mom and dad. She was tearing the gift that her mom was holding with a big smile on her face while her father was holding her carefully, looking at her with love on her eyes. The other picture was of her in her second birthday. Her mom was probably on her knees looking at her with a loving smile on her face while a two-year-old Elli was bending down over her cake being held by a man with a birthmark on his right arm.Are you, my father? She wondered, staring at the picture.She had checked her album especially on during her first to third birthday as her husband pointed out. He explained that she is being carried by a different man, who he said could be her real father.Elli had then frantically searched her album, looking at the photos intently for any face she could point that belongs to the man holding her,
It has been more than a month since Elli felt in her heart that SJ lied to her. She went out from the car on a Wednesday morning, that SJ had purposely assigned to her three blocks away from the office. Much to her husband’s chagrin, which she’s sure that her bodyguards had reported, she vehemently refused to be dropped off in front of the office building.“Why do you have to defy me, Elli?” SJ had asked after the first day she was dropped off. He had gone straight to her apartment after the day was over. “Stu informed me that you insisted to be dropped off several blocks away from the building. Why?!”“I already said yes to the car, okay?” Elli only replied calmly. “Please don’t force me to do things I am not yet ready to do.”“I am not forcing you. You should know that already,” he insisted lightly. He ran a hand through his hair in frustration. “It’s for your safety and
SJ looked up from his plate when he noticed that Elli is moving her food around as they are having their lunch in a private room at The Flavors of Milan. He watched her for a while before finally putting down his fork and knife. “Don’t you like the food?” He asked calmly. “You can always order again.” Elli shook her head. “The pasta’s great,” she answered as she leaned back on her chair. “What’s going on, then?” SJ asked firmly as he took a drink from his glass. “If there’s nothing wrong with your food, then what’s bothering you?” She looked at him patiently. “You were ill-mannered to Archibald a while ago,” she finally said pointedly. “I don’t see the reason for you to be acting like that. He was grateful that the project was implemented based on what the office had shown to them.” “So, is this why you’re acting like an immature?” He returned. “You’re the one who is immature, SJ,” she scoffed lightly. “Don’t turn aroun
Elli laid on her side quietly as she watched her husband’s chest rising and falling as he continued to sleep peacefully. She smiled slightly as she continued to look at him, knowing that one of the reasons that her heart is beating is because of him.She loved this man! She can’t do anything about it now and she had no regrets over it.She looked out through the window and saw the remains of the sunset.SJ made love to her the moment the door to their room closed. She noticed that he made love to her with such urgency, and she was surprised that she was able to meet his demands. Although, she thought ruefully that he had his way with her in the car, on their way to the villa.She carefully stood up from the bed, making sure not to disturb him. She walked to the bathroom, closing the door, and turned on the shower. She took a shower, removing all the evidence of their lovemaking. She reached for the soap, surprised that he was using hers. She k