Chapter 4: A date to remember

Edward Madrigal resides on the Hillside of San Lorenzo Province. It is known to be residents of the elites because they are the only ones who can afford to live in that exclusive area. It has a first-rate country club with complete sports facilities including a golf area.

It has a huge theme park, different fine-dining restaurants, a bank where all the businessmen entrust their wealth, a massive mall that sells only branded and high-end products, and a grocery market with organic fruits and vegetables and high-class meats, fish, and seafood. 

San Lorenzo Hillside was famous for its gold souk. There you can find the most expensive jewelry and gems from all over the world. The accessories and jewelry were created by renowned designers. Edward passes by the gold souk to buy a gift for Regina. He wanted to give her something special hoping that she is the one he's been searching for.

"Good afternoon Mr. Madrigal. It's been a while since you last visited here," The store manager politely greeted Edward.

Normally, it is required to have an appointment if someone wishes to visit the store. It is to limit the number of customers inside and avoid overcrowding. The store wants to ensure that they will accommodate all of their customers at a satisfactory level. Not only rich people but there are lots of celebrities who come and visit the gold souk to purchase. Edward is one of those VIPs who can visit the store without appointments. His family is well-known in town in terms of business and politics.

"I would like to buy something special for a girl," he sheepishly said.

As much as possible he tries not to get attention from the people around them. Rumors can spread easily in their town, and women are all ears when it comes to the love life of rich and famous bachelors. The good thing about this store is they keep everything confidential as per the customer's request.

The store manager simply nodded his head and smiled at Edward. He escorts him to the couch of the private waiting area. The salesladies serve him wine and French macaroons while waiting. After a few minutes, the store manager went out of the stock room with a piece of the bracelet on top of a white cushion placed on a gold-plated tray in his hands.

"Sir, we have a new arrival from Europe. It is a 1923 Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet," the store manager proudly said and handed it over to Edward.

"What is it made of?" he casually inquires while looking at the bracelet and checking its quality.

"It has eight royal blue Kashmir sapphires with an astounding amount of diamond embedded in the platinum bracelet that is linked to the sapphires," he said in detail.

"How much is it?" He did not make a lot of reaction nor look impressed by the store manager's explanation.

"That was worth around seven million two hundred dollars," the store manager said in a shaky voice. He looks a little bit intense and intimidated by Edward's deadpan stare. "Sir, it is expensive because..."

"I'll take it." Edward interrupts him before he finishes with his explanation.

The store managers and the sales ladies were baffled. They were not able to react and just stare at each other.

"Is there any problem?" Edward curiously said and raised an eyebrow.

"No Sir, apology for spacing out. I will have this wrap for you and Lennie will prepare the receipt."

The sales lady handed Edward a paper to sign. Rich people don't usually carry cards and cash on hand. The bill will go directly to Edward's bank and will be deducted from his account. 

He went to his home after visiting the gold souk and go straight to the shower room. He wore a tailored long-sleeve, elegant jacket, tie, and customized pants complementing his frame. Edward ensures that he will look polished by finishing his look with a Rolex watch and a matching white diamond chain necklace and bracelet. He wanted their first date to be a night to remember.

It was past seven in the evening when Edward arrives at Regina's residents. He plans to have dinner with her in one of the top fine-dining restaurants in the world.

The butler asked Edward to sit on one of the sofas in the living room and wait for Regina who is still not finished preparing.

"Sir, please have a sit, and Miss Regina will be joining you in a few minutes," the butler politely said to him. "Would you like to have some refreshments while waiting?"

"No, thank you," Edward quickly replied.

While waiting for Regina to arrive Edward looks around to admire the Italian design of the mansion. He also notices that the walls are filled with paintings and portraits of Regina in different poses. It appears to look like a museum or a gallery of Regina's images.

"Hmmm... this is sickening, I can't believe that she is full of herself," Edward whispers to himself, shook his head, and laughs.

"What did you say?"

Edward immediately turns around to see who's talking. He was surprised to see that it was no other than Regina glaring at him.

"Whoa, you look amazing!" Edward said with a sparkling look in his eyes.

He did not say it to get away from his previous negative comment, but he said it with sincerity and all honesty. Regina looks stunning in her black cocktail dress. It has a plunging neckline that shows off her cleavage and her prominent breast. The dress is simple yet elegant and enticing. It fits perfectly in her, and it accentuates her hourglass body. She is a head-turner.

"I know right?" she confidently said to him and tucks her hair behind her ear. Her mood changes immediately with just one compliment. 

Edward doesn't want to waste any time and immediately changed the topic.

"Shall we go then?" Edward politely asked Regina. He offers his right arm for her to cling on. "I made a reservation at a Danish gourmet restaurant. I hope you like Scandi food."

"I don't want to eat," she said in disgust and rolled her eyes. "I'm on a diet," she explains.

"Huh?" he sounded sad and felt disappointed that his effort was thrown to waste.

"Oh don't be so dramatic. Let's just go grab something to drink," she flirtatiously said and winks at him.

"Sounds like a plan." He gave her a lopsided grin.

Instead of going to a bar or club, Edward decided to bring Regina to the wine cellar where he first met the mysterious girl. He wants to test her if she is the s been looking for. They went inside the cellar, and Edward goes through his stash of wines.

"Do you want the usual?" he asked Regina whether she can remember the wine they had last time.

"Whatever. I'm not picky about drinks," she said while roaming around the cellar.

Edward took the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti Grand Cru on the rack. He opens it and pours it into the wine glass.

Regina went to the small window pane of the cellar and look at the mansion outside the window. The radiance from the moonlight gives a certain glow to Regina's fair skin. Edward could not keep his eyes away from her beauty until Regina caught him staring at her.

"I'm sorry. Forgive me for staring," he shyly said to her and lowered his head.

He can feel his face burning and assumed that he is already blushing in embarrassment. He reaches his arm to hand over the glass of wine to Regina. She took the glass and drink the wine in one shot.

"Oh no, don't worry about it. Please, do stare. I like being stared at," she casually said to him.

"Really?"

Edward took the glass from Regina and pours the wine, but this time he filled the whole glass. Regina takes it and gulps all of it like a dehydrated plant thirsty from rain. 

"I love it when men look at me and admire my beauty. I didn't doll up for nothing," Regina perplexed.

Her confidence flabbergasted Edward. He couldn't believe how much faith she has in herself. He is starting to doubt her and decided to put her on a test.

"Why did you leave last time without saying goodbye?" he asked her looking straight into her eyes and waiting for her reaction.

"What last time?" she confusedly asked.

Edward suddenly felt uncertainty and doubt, but he wanted to test her one more time.

"In my masquerade party," he quickly replied.

"Oh, that party. I'm too drunk at that party." She giggles. "I don't even remember what happen at that party," she said and burst into laughter.

"I see. It does make sense since you consumed too much alcohol that night," Edward said trying to convince himself. 

"Can we please stop with the question and answer portion?" Regina started to sound pissed. "Let's leave the past behind and move on with the future," she said in a very seductive tone and slowly walks closer to him.

Edward immediately senses her motive but pretended to be innocent.

"What do you have in mind?" His face was plastered with a smile.

"Let's skip the wine and proceed to the fun part..."

Regina hauled him closer to her by clinging her arms over his shoulder. She initiates a playful kiss nibbling his lower lips prying them apart like she's begging for an entrance. Regina licks Edward's upper lips before she gently slips her tongue inside his mouth. They both have a mouth-watering moment as their bodies are pressed together heatedly against the wall. Both were breathing heavily as they intensify the kiss. Their tongues tangled and dance around in their locked mouths.

Edward allows Regina to dominate him and lets her wander on his body. She is greedy and demanding wanting to take over him. Regina unbuttons Edward's shirt and unbuckles his belt. She kneeled in front of him and unzips his pants. Edward's erected shaft sprang out on her face. 

"Oh, hello there, big guy," she seductively said to his love pump while gently caressing it. Her smile dangled on the corner of her lips.

Regina didn't waste any time, and she started to lick the tip of my dick playing it with her mouth before sucking the full length of my shaft giving it a long deep throat. Edward groaned in ecstasy as she continues to suck it harder. He can feel her throat from the tip of his manhood as she makes a few more deep strokes. She's putting a lot of pressure in every stroke making him want to cum inside her mouth.

Edward tries to control his libido and forcibly pulls her from sucking the life out of him. He doesn't want to end it there. He wants to explore her body and prolong this intimate moment. He pulled her up and pinned her against the wall. He kisses her lips down to her cheeks and her neck nibbling them and sucking them like a vampire. Regina releases a gentle moan as Edward's breath warmed her neck with long puffs.

Edward unzipped the zipper at the back of her dress and his hands start to wander her body. Until he stops everything and seriously looks straight into her eyes. He was panting and breathing heavily trying to catch his breath before he said...

"I can't do this. I'm sorry, but we can't see each other anymore."