Beauty swallowed."I... I... want to continue from where I stopped yesterday".She replied, unable to meet his eye contact, still flustered and embarrassed by the whole thing."It's okay, don't worry, go and rest, I am done with the ones I gave you to work on".He replied.*He worked ok hers while she was fast asleep?*"O...k".Beauty replied sadly about to leave then a sharp gasp, followed by a groan, stopped her.She turned and found him attempting to stop his nosebleed with a few tissues, but he was clearly struggling. The sight of him with blood trickling down made her heart race with a mixture of guilt and something else...something she didn't want to admit.She went to get the first aid box and returned to him, before Bruno could notice.Beauty was right in front of his desk."I... I can help with that," she stammered. She knew it would be risky to be that close to him, but the thought of leaving him to tend to himself felt worse. Plus, this was her fault anyway.Bruno shook h
Just then Bruno's phone buzzed on his desk, breaking the silence.He glanced at it, then looked back at Beauty."Excuse me for a moment," he murmured softly, stepping aside to take the call, tissue still on his nose.Beauty, still feeling the lingering warmth of their closeness, tried to refocus herself. Then, she couldn't help but notice the way Bruno's voice softened as he answered the phone."Hey," he greeted, his tone gentle and affectionate in a way Beauty had never heard from him before.The tenderness in his voice made her heart drop with jealousy."Yeah, I've been working late... but I'm almost done. Don't worry, I'll be home soon. Love you too"*Did he just say love you too? Who was he talking to? He sounded so sweet, so caring, like he was speaking to someone special. He had someone in his life! Could it be his girlfriend? All my hopes are lost!*Beauty was dead curious to know the caller's identity. She can't help but wonder who had Bruno talking so tenderly, and why it hu
However, Beauty didn't respond, she was sad and mad at him for no good reason. Nothing like mood swings at all, for some reason, she is still jealous because of the unknown caller. Besides, her parents traveled again, so he should keep his gifts.Bruno was quite observative, and noticed that she was not in the mood for that conversation. He simply stepped down and went into the mall. After few minutes he came with shopping bags, and he stuffed them into the back seat.The journey continued silently again and was even more awkward than before.Beauty felt stiff and uncomfortable. She didn't want to show her emotions, but it was impossible to keep the bitterness from rushing into her thoughts. And she is also acting rude towards Bruno unintentionally.She noticed the occasional glances Bruno shot her way, sensing something was off.He wasn't good with emotions or reading people...she knew that much...but it seemed even he could tell something was wrong.*You literally ignored his ques
*Well, I guess I am not on the list, that's why he feels more comfortable talking to me than all the pretty girls at the company. Kathy was right. Here I am thinking I was special because I was able to engage in a conversation with him*Beauty cried inwardly.Her throat tightened, but she forced a smile at Bruno, nodding as if she understood, but inside, her heart was sinking, hurting, breaking!She had hoped for more, maybe even some hidden affection from him, but instead, he friend-zoned her."Thanks," she said quietly, staring out the window to avoid looking at him. She couldn't let him see how much his words had crushed her. *He is not sexually attracted to me.Nothing new Beauty, nothing new. At Least he is being honest*Bruno frowned slightly, sensing her mood didn't change at all in fact she seemed more upset now, he wasn't sure how to address it. He knew so little about these kinds of situations, especially when it came to women. He didn't intend to make her uncomfortable,
"Beauty, you are impossible, what am I going to do? Apologize? How?"She paced the room, biting her lip, replaying the conversation over and over. But then, something came to mind.Bruno's hoodie and sweatpants!She had completely forgotten to return them. She will use it as an opportunity to apologize and thank him for the other day.Beauty drew a deep breath and looked through the door hole. She could see Bruno still there, staring at the door."I am so disappointed in myself. How can he be this gentleman? I expected him to drive away angrily. Look at him looking like a cute puppy abandoned by his owner. Does he even know that he is Bruno!"She muttered to herself.Without wasting any more time Beauty ran to her room and grabbed the hoodie and rushed outside, her heart pounding even faster now. Bruno was staring off into the distance, lost in thought. She walked up to the car window, tapping on the glass, trying to calm the storm inside her.Bruno rolled down the window, his expres
The next day, Bruno walked into the company, he was the most punctual as always, but this time he had something on his mind. He glanced towards Beauty's desk.*I guess she will be at work today. I asked her to take a day off after all*He sighed."Good morning, Mr. Handsome!" Someone cuts into his thoughts.Bruno looked up, and his gaze followed the voice.He found Jessie dressed to kill as always.He knew her as a close friend of Beauty, actually her only friend. Also for her similarities with his sister Abigail.*Should I ask her about Beauty? Not a good idea*He nodded at her and she winked back.As wild as always."Good morning, Mr. Bruno!"Another greeting smiling like a fish.That's Miss Charlotte. The main custom designer's assistant, she is always fangirling over Bruno. So he knows better to ignore her and avoid any drama.Bruno simply smiled back and walked into his office.Trying to focus, he went through the typed works yesterday and found some errors from Beauty's works.
She was at her desk discussing with Jessie when she heard Maya's soft, melodic voice calling Bruno's name."Well look at that, Bruno is openly getting a love confession, such a brave little spoiled girl. I heard she is from a famous family. Now it's like a tradition of heartbreaks... No one warned her that Bruno hates public display".Jessie whispered to Beauty trying to make a joke of the situation, but Beauty was too disturbed to take it lightly.Her heart was pounding harder and harder.*Look at that tiny waist and hips, Maya is a god's work of art!*"Mr. Bruno," Maya said, her tone sweet yet confident, "I know this might be unexpected, but I can't keep these feelings to myself any longer."She took a deep breath, her cheeks tinged with a delicate blush. "I admire you so much. You're kind, intelligent, and everything I've been looking for. I just... I wanted you to know how I feel. I think .... I know I have fallen for you. I want you to give me a chance."Bruno was a bit embarras
Beauty watched Bruno leave the place, and slammed his office door after him.*He must be pissed by all of that*"Your love is angry, won't you do something?"Jessie whispered, cutting into Beauty's thoughts, and hit her on the arm playfully."Ouch!"Beauty cried out sharply flexing her arm."Oh my gosh did it hurt so much, I am sorry".Jessie gasped, looking worried.Before Beauty could respond, they were interrupted by a high-pitched voice."Fatty, cancel my schedule for next week? I am traveling to Paris with my boyfriend".Kathy was standing right in front of Beauty's desk with her pet cat in her arms.Jessie was flabbergasted.First, Beauty is not even her assistant to cancel her next week's appointments and also why telling her the details and purpose of all that, Vacation with her boyfriend."Kathy, my name is Bea...".Beauty paused, unable to complete it, because of her insecurities, especially when dealing with one of them, her bullies."Bea ... what? Oh! You are smart, I was
Just then, a knock sounded on thedoor."Mmmm...Bruno... someone's knocking..Beauty moaned.Bruno responded by mumbling something inaudible while feasting on her breasts."Bruno... Bruno!" Beauty called, louder this time.Bruno's eyes snapped open, his breathing still heavy, his hands clutching the pillow as if it were her.He was lying on the bed, fully dressed, he looked over the beds; he was alone.He was lying on his bed, fully dressed.Turning towards the door, he saw Beauty and her friend talking, then both paused and gazed at him.Beauty looked like she had a lot of questions; she was also dressed in pajamas."Was it a dream?" he wondered, closing his eyes slowly as he realized and cursed."Yeah... I took my bath before her last night. I should've known...Damn... I almost lost my virginity to Beauty in the dream."He cursed.Suddenly he felt a tightness in his groin and rushed to the bathroom."What's with him?" Jessie askedBeauty, surprised at Bruno's actions.Beauty glanc
Trying to keep up, he over-swung a tad, and his right foot slipped on the sudsy shower floor, slamming his knee into the tile wall.He let out a pained hiss.Beauty gagged loudly as his entire twelve inches pressed deeper into her throat.She backed off for a moment, and Bruno saw his cock reemerge from her mouth.Beauty coughed to clear her throat and wrapped her lips around him again.She took half of it in, filling her mouth, and put a hand on each of his buttocks, squeezing as hard as she could."She's very experienced," Bruno thought.He had a flashback of the video with Stephen, his brows arching as he tried to wave it away from his mind.Then she sucked him with a force like she was trying to siphon gasoline from a gas tank three blocks away.Bruno almost fell over again, but within three or four hearty jolts, he felt his release nearing."I can't... I can't hold it anymore," he groaned loudly, moving faster.Beauty held onto him as tightly as possible, enduring until he finish
Beauty stood outside the bathroom door, drying with a towel tied around her bosom, her body still wet. Bruno had persisted in taking a shower.An idea came to her as revenge.She bit her lower lip and tiptoed slowly to the bathroom.There was mist in the air and a loud pounding of the shower.Fortunately, it was a large shower stall, and Bruno was facing sideways with his head directly under the showerhead.Beauty opened the smoked glass door and stepped into the shower."What the fu--," Bruno exclaimed as he turned to face her, startled, clearly not expecting her to come inside the bathroom.Not after she was embarrassed by him seeing her naked a few minutes ago.Was she just playing with him?"Need any help?" Beauty asked, grinning.Then she lost the towel around her bosom. It dropped down, and so did Bruno's eyes and jaw.Beauty smiled softly at him.She grabbed a bar of soap off the ledge and began lathering up her palms."Need some help?" she repeated.Bruno face flushed and he r
After the meal, Beauty didn't return to her room like the others; she stayed outside until night fell.Jessie joined her, and they chatted about everything that had happened. They talked, laughed, and vented, though only for a short time before Jessie finally retired to bed, leaving Beauty alone with her thoughts.Beauty checked the time on her phone. By now, Bruno must be fast asleep, she thought, a grin sneaking across her face as she walked quietly down the hallway.Slowly, she opened the door of the room, tiptoed inside, and closed the door quietly behind her.She found Bruno sleeping on the bed. Then she felt very uncomfortable in her skin, so she knew she had to take a bath as fast as possible.She wanted to take her clothes off, then paused and stole a glance back at Bruno on the bed. Her cheeks flushed hotly.He has seen her naked many times, right? He accepted her; what is she afraid of?On second thought, Beauty waved the motivation away."He must have noticed I'm in the roo
Kathy's gaze narrowed as she watched Beauty and Bruno's interaction across the table. She had been watching and enduring their interaction, but not anymore.She decided to do something to grab everyone's attention. With a smirk, she leaned forward."Wow, Beauty... slow down with the eating... it's embarrassing... you are a lady," she whispered just loud enough to grab everyone's attention.Every head turned towards her.Beauty's fork hung in the air as she chewed slowly."Excuse me?" Beauty replied with a frown."Oh, I didn't mean anything by it, it's just a joke," Kathy replied and smiled at her."Well, thank goodness she has an appetite," Bruno cut in. "Maybe you should eat more, Ms. Jones, add some weight so you won't have to come to my office crying about getting beaten up by your fellow lady."Bruno shrugged.The rest of them looked at him as if he'd just learned how to speak. He was never this blunt; he was usually soft-spoken and gentle.Jessie made sure her laughter was loud.
As Beauty sat, still lost in thought after her call with Nia, she heard a sudden burst of voices and laughter approaching the living room.Lola Cruz walked into the room with her team, their arms laden with platters of Puerto Rican delicacies that filled the air with mouth-watering aromas."Alright, everyone! Come on, gather up! We've got a feast waiting for you!" she called out.Her energy was infectious.Ferdinand and his assistant, May, stood beside her."Can you help, May?" Ferdinand said.Although a bit hesitant, May gave him a nod and walked toward the rooms' passageway, knocking on each door.As soon as they opened, she forced the words out."Ms. Cruz has invited everyone for dinner in the banquet hall. She's waiting in the main room; please head down promptly.""Finally, food," Jessie stretched and walked back into the room.Kathy was brushing her hair, getting ready for the meal and trying not to appear less attractive. She followed the hairbrush with blush, lip gloss, and ma
"Finally, I get to hear your voice. How have you been?" Nia asked softly over the phone."Hey, Nia! I am great, and you?" Beauty answered with a smile."Oh, I am good. I'm happy to hear you're doing great. And Jessie?""She's fine.""Great... mind if I ask, how are you coping... you know... the reunion... Beyoncé and...?"Beauty sighed deeply."It's... well... It's ...it's a bit complicated," Beauty admitted, glancing towards their room, her mind swirling with memories of their earlier interaction."Complicated? You mean because of him? Don't tell me you're thinking about ignoring the fact that he disrespected you and was sleeping with that bitch...""He was innocent, Nia."Nia was quiet for a minute, as if she misheard those words, and had to ask."Innocent?"Beauty sighed, rubbing her temples as if trying to erase the memory of how she messed everything up."Bruno was blackmailed by Beyoncé, Nia. He had to give in to save me from traumatizing shame.""What shame... how... what black
Beauty coughed and cleared her throat."Can you just... stay over there, on your side of the room? And put on a shirt, please..."She paused abruptly, noticing his clothes scattered across the floor. She picked them up before continuing."And look, I don't want all this mess here. We both have to share this room for the next few days on this tour, so don't..."She turned, and her gaze landed at his chest level, so you couldn't blame her for spacing out for a moment, staring at him."You were saying?"His voice brought her back.Beauty looked up, blinking."Please put on a shirt, for crying out loud!" she snapped, starting to gather up his things from the floor.What is this mess for?Is he a toddler?Bruno lifted a thick brow in a questioning arch."Why should I put on a shirt?" he replied dryly.She rolled her eyes."It's called decency, Mister Sir. You wouldn't like it if I walked around butt naked."At this point, she had no idea what she was saying.Her speech was translated to he
Beauty stood there, frozen in the hallway, feeling a mix of nerves and frustration as she watched Jessi-her supposed "best friend"-smirk, wink, and slip into her room, leaving her stranded in front of the door to the room she'd be sharing with Bruno.Jessie is going to pay for this!Beauty yelled inside. Then she glanced nervously at the door, taking a deep breath to prepare herself for the unknown."Okay, Beauty. You got this. Just... pretend he's not there. Self-respect, dignity. No stupid decisions; remember, show him you are not that Beauty anymore... it won't be easy, but good luck," she whispered to herself.After one more deep breath, she opened the door and walked in.The room was much bigger than she feared it would be, with two king-sized beds and wardrobes on each side.Thankfully, it was a relief for her.Maybe this would be easier than she thought."Please, please let there be separate bathrooms," she muttered, her eyes scanning the room.Only one bathroom in sight.Does