Leonel An intense surge of desire filled my body when I lowered my lips to kiss Miracle. A passionate fluttering arose at the back of my neck and her nearness gave me an unexplainable comfort. She wound her arms around my jacket and my lips brushed against hers. The kiss sang through my veins, slow and drugging, while my hands stroked up and down her soft curves, my fingers playing along her back. My entire body was alive with energy, her taste intoxicating like an exotic dessert. I didn't want her to stop, but somehow I knew I should. In all my life, I have never witnessed something so pure and strong; it was more than sexual lust or attraction. It was as if we were meant for each other, a feeling too powerful to resist, a feeling beyond the realm of common sense, despite the stupid contract binding us. She wrapped her arms around my neck, returning the kiss with surprising passion. I deepened it, forgetting for a moment that this was all fake. Her lips were soft, her breath
Leonel's POV I waited for Miracle in the living room, pacing back and forth as I checked the time on my watch. It had been over thirty minutes since Calvin told her to come downstairs. Nadia was sprawled out on the couch, laughing at me and blowing me a kiss. "Your plan to make me jealous failed, baby. You think you can get rid of me easily?" I gritted my teeth, trying to ignore her taunts. "You'll see. She's upstairs and will be here soon. I care about her and I want to make things work between us." I stared at Nadia, hoping she got the hint, but she just chuckled and stood up, sauntering over to me. "Come on, Leonel. We all know how I make you feel, don't we? You're addicted to me. Let's have some fun and forget about this so-called imaginary girlfriend of yours," she said, pressing her body against mine. "I'm serious, Nadia. I don't want to do this anymore. Your dad and my family are business rivals," I said, my voice firm but she placed a hand on my crotch and I groaned.
Miracle's POV Leo's mouth widened in surprise at what I said. There was silence in the kitchen except for the beep of the smart refrigerator. "What do you mean you couldn't walk in?"Leo broke the silence, confusion etched on his face as he ran his hands through his hair. "You are to obey without questioning." "I couldn't just walk in on you and her kissing," I replied, my voice shaking, thanks to my racing heartbeat. "It wouldn't have been right. How was I supposed to act? Fight her?" "I can't believe this," he glared at me. "Are you sure you want this money? Because if this is how you'll chicken out in the presence of my family then I don't think we should continue this. There are thousands of women and award-winning actresses who can pull this role without being spoon-fed." My throat felt dry and uncomfortable. This man was ridiculous and the whole thing was beginning to sound like a joke. My tongue itched to tell him to go fuck himself, but instead, I squared my shoulders and
Miracle's POV Leo nervously gulped, his piercing gaze locked onto me, making me feel uneasy. I couldn't decipher the expression on his face, and I began to wonder if maybe my makeup was too heavy, or if I looked like a clown. I caught myself fidgeting and breaking eye contact, feeling self-conscious. "Do you need me to change?" I asked timidly. "Huh?" Leo responded, seeming confused. "I asked if you need me to change into something else," I repeated, my voice barely above a whisper. "No, the uh… the dress is perfect." I exhaled quietly, noticing his stutter, and wondered why. "It's great for the event. Where did you get it from?" He asked, trying to make conversation. "I bought it yesterday," I replied, feeling guilty. "I was supposed to wear it to make your girlfriend jealous. I'm sorry for messing things up, and I promise..." "It's fine," Leo interrupted, waving off my apology. We fell into an awkward silence, neither of us knowing what to say. Finally, Leo spoke up, breaki
Leonel's POV The party was going better than I expected. Not only did I come to prove to Lenny that I was more than capable of taking over our dad's company by flaunting Miracle, but I also had many opportunities to discuss business proposals and ideas with my fellow billionaires. They had money to splurge, so I went about discussing real estate investments, business partnerships, networking, and making new connections with other wealthy individuals. Despite being born in wealth I loved to explore a variety of business and professional opportunities and this place was the right place. I was busy sealing deals and was worried that people might try to bully Miracle, but she was with Calvin and made my mind at rest. If eyes could kill, Miracle would be dead by now, but she was great, better than I thought and I underestimated her. Lots of exes and flings were at the party and they were shocked that I publicly announced that I had a girlfriend. As I was making my way through th
Miracle's POV As we left the party and headed to the car, I burst into loud laughter, feeling proud of myself. Not only had I successfully passed my test of handling myself from Leo's ex, but I had also managed to hold my own among the wealthy and influential crowd. I didn't embarrass myself in the presence of those stuck-up billionaires. Leo's smiles were glossy and bright, reaching his eyes. "Good job, Miracle," he said as he chuckled and patted my back. "I didn't think you'd be able to handle her. " I blushed and warmth spread through my body. "Well, I did and I deserve an award." "What do you want?" He chuckled and I shook my head. "Nothing, other than getting a successful hitch-free job done and getting paid afterward." "How about getting you a better phone than that crap you're using." I stopped walking and gasped. "What! My phone is great. I don't care what you think about it. " "I bet it takes blurry pictures, "he said, bursting into loud laughter and leading me to h
Miracle's POV As I clicked the "send" button on my bank's website, a wave of excitement washed over me. I couldn't wait for my Aunt Suzanne to receive the fifty thousand dollars I sent her way. Aunt Suzanne has always been there for me, ever since I was a baby, and it felt so good to be able to give back to her in some small way. I knew that the money would help her out in a big way, and I couldn't wait to hear her reaction when she received it. Things had been tough for her, especially after Uncle Abraham lost his hearing. But through it all, she took care of me as if I were her daughter. So when I received such a large sum of money, it felt like a dream come true. My thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of my phone. "Hello, Aunt?" I answered the phone, trying to mask the excitement in my voice. "Hey, honey," Aunt Suzanne's voice came through the receiver. "I just received an email from my bank saying that you transferred fifty thousand dollars to my account. "What's goin
Leonel's POV I wondered why Miracle was sad after I sent her five hundred thousand dollars. There was something different about her. She seemed distant and preoccupied, almost as if she was hiding something from me. I informed her about my mum's birthday which was coming up on Sunday and we had to be at my family's house that evening. "Is everything okay, Miracle?" I asked her, trying to gauge her mood. "Yeah, I'm fine," she replied, not meeting my eyes. I could tell that something was bothering her, but I didn't press the issue. I had to go to work, and I couldn't afford to be late. As I trudged up the stairs, my phone rang and I knew before I even looked at the caller ID that it was my mother. I had been expecting her call, knowing that she would want to give me a piece of her mind after the disaster of the party the night before. Sure enough, as soon as I answered the phone, she began berating me for my behavior. "This thing you're doing, it's not good for you," she scolded m