Amelie’s POVOf course, Vivian needs to make herself the center of attention by any means.“No worries,” Carrington stated. “I’ll get someone to clean that up. We'd better have dinner before Zander passes out.”I giggled.Soup, salad, and main entrée were served. I noticed the chicken selection was my mother’s Cordon Bleu recipe and smiled. I mouthed thank you to Carrington, and he smiled.“Carrington, you must get your chef to give me the Cordon Bleu recipe,” Vivian spoke. “It is simply divine.” Vivian took another bite and moaned.“Actually, Amelie can give you the recipe,” Carrington advised. “It’s her mother’s recipe.”Vivian started choking.“Mother, are you ok?” Nathan asked.Vivian took a swig of her water. “Yes, just a little too much seasoning on that bite.”“Your mom must have been an amazing cook,” Dutton stated.“She was,” Zander replied. “I don’t remember much about her, but I do remember the family dinners. Mom put so much love into her cooking.”“That’s a special memory
Amelie’s POVBeep beep beep….ugh, stupid alarm clock. Five more minutes. I didn’t sleep that well. The bed at Carrington’s mansion was comfortable enough, but the lack of Nathan’s arms around me was very noticeable.Suddenly, my eyes open in shock at the realization that today is the wedding.I’m as nervous as hell. In four hours, I will become Mrs. Amelie Michaels, but the thing that makes me more nervous is the fact that I’ve already decided to tell Nathan that I’m in love with him when we get back to the Honeymoon suite. I don’t know how he’s going to react, but I need to do it. I can’t hold back the truth anymore. I’m in love with Dr. Nathaniel Carrington Michaels. I hope the feeling is reciprocated, although it doesn’t matter either way. I can’t live 3 years of my life pining in secret.I talked to Dr. Yvonne about expressing my emotions at our last session. I didn’t tell her it was a contract marriage, however. I told her that I had a hard time telling Nathan my emotions. She ha
Amelie’s POVJust as I was going to leave the dining room, Carrington walked in.“Amelie, my beautiful granddaughter-to-be!” Carrington said as he walked towards me and embraced me in a hug.“Carrington,” I hugged him back. “Thank you for everything that you are doing for us today.”“Amelie, you and Nathaniel are my family. You remind me so much of my beloved Jo-Jo. You are literally the best thing that has ever happened to Nathaniel.”“He is the best thing that has ever happened to me, Carrington,” I replied.Carrington leaned into my ear, “I know you love him, Amelie.”I pulled back and nodded.“Tell him, Amelie,” Carrington exclaimed.“I am tonight,” I advised and smiled.“Good,” Carrington grinned. “Now, you and all your gorgeous ladies need to start getting ready. Your style team, photographer, and Desiree are all waiting for you. One of the spare rooms on the main floor, just beside the grand staircase, had been decorated and set up for you to get ready for the wedding.”“Thank
Amelie’s POVMy style team, along with a few extra stylists, is working on everyone’s hair and makeup right now. The photographer has been snapping pictures of everything, and the champagne is flowing. I have nursed on a single glass for the past two hours. I want to be able to remember every single detail of this day. Every moment. I want to remember walking down the aisle towards Nathan. I’m fairly certain I’m going to start crying at some point. My vows, which I have chosen, tell Nathan exactly how I feel. Whether he believes that or not, I’m expressing them. At least it will be a good show for everyone in attendance.Carrington made everything perfect for us in the room. We all have matching robes and slippers that have our roles embroidered on them. He also has necklaces and earrings laid out for my ladies.The photographer advised me she had the wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses out in the flower conservatory for pictures this morning. She stated there was so much security sh
Amelie’s POV“Amelie!” Tiff declared. “You almost gave me a heart attack.”“Mon Ami,” Simone breathed out. “I was ready to claw her eyes out.”“Me too!” Philipe uttered.“Sorry, everyone,” I stated. “I needed all of your reactions to be realistic.”Sergio spoke, “Bella, we must hurry. Time to get the real masterpiece on you.”Morgan was already behind me, unlacing and unclasping like a woman possessed.I held my arm over my bare chest as they dropped the prototype to the floor, and I stepped out of it. Immediately, I stepped into the actual dress, and Morgan was clasping and lacing me back up.“Oh my gosh, Morgan, did you do something to the dress?” I smiled at her.“I might have done a bit of extra embroidery on the corset,” she said sheepishly, “and I did this.”Morgan pointed to the small train at the back.I gasped. Morgan had embroidered the A & N scrolled writing elegantly on the hem. Followed by today's date.“Oh, Morgan,” I cried.“Don’t hug me!” Morgan warned. “No one touches
Nathan’s POVThe music started up again, and I looked down the aisle, and the sight left me breathless. Amelie, on her brother’s arm, looked like an angel. My love. My everything. My goddess. I wanted to drop to my knees and worship her. She looked like she was on the verge of tears, but not sad tears, happy ones. Could she want this as much as I do? My eyes welled up with tears, and I gently wiped them. Amelie smiled at me, and a mile-wide grin broke out on my face.She slowly glided down the aisle as if she were walking on air. Time stood still as I willed it to speed up so I could touch her and taste her as we sealed our life together with a kiss.I quickly looked over at my mother, and she looked shocked. Like she wasn’t expecting Amelie to be walking down the aisle, I’d have to look into that later. I didn’t want to waste another second of my gaze on her.Amelie and Zander neared me, and I stepped forward to take her hand. The touch was electric. I could tell we both felt it.Zan
Nathan’s POVIt’s Official. Amelie is mine! I am so incredibly happy right now. It’s like one of those old-time movies. I want to shout it from the rooftops.Desiree signals the music, and we start down the aisle. “Wait?” Amelie whispers to me. “Is that, I do by ABBA?”“Yes,” I smirked.Just when I thought her smile couldn’t get any bigger, she took it up another notch.“Thank you, hubby,” Amelie grinned.“You’re welcome, wifey,” I said with a smile.We were barely out the door when Desiree accosted us and directed us over in front of the fireplace for the receiving line.The entire gang came and hugged us before everyone emerged from the grand room.“I’m thrilled that you two are married!” Kimmy shouted and hugged us both at the same time.“Stock Market, I guess I owe you a car,” Dante said, then looked at Amelie and winked.What was that for?“Thank you both of you for helping make our ceremony so special,” Amelie praised.“You’re welcome,” Kimmy replied. “Twerkley
Nathan’s POVWe had so many people left to greet over the next 45 minutes. I didn’t even know the grand room could hold this many people.I saw Grandfather walking towards us.“Amelie, my granddaughter,” Grandfather smiled. “Boy, does it feel good to say that. The style team is waiting in the room to refresh your makeup and hair for the photos.“Oh, thank you, Carrington,” Amelie stated.“Ahem,” Grandfather looked at her.“I mean, Grandfather,” Amelie smiled and kissed him on the cheek.“That’s more like it,” he grinned.Amelie kissed me on the cheek and headed for the dressing room.“So,” Grandfather said. “How do you feel?”“Like a trillion dollars,” I grinned.“Amelie is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime girl,” Grandfather announced. “Oh, by the way, the surprise gift you got Amelie for Christmas was just delivered.”“Fantastic!” I said joyfully. “Amelie will be over the moon.”“I’m sure she will,” Grandfather replied. “I have a special present for her, too.”“You do?” I questioned.
Amelie’s POVI officially can’t walk. I’ve heard people in school joke about being fucked into oblivion, but I think I actually was on the receiving end of it. Nathan was so animalistic. He was a man possessed. It was like he had a disease, and I was the cure. Five rounds in two hours. How is that even possible? Don’t get me wrong, he didn’t hurt me; he just exhausted me, and I literally saw the stars he promised.I’m currently lying in bed with him wrapped around me, kissing my shoulder.“I will never, ever get enough of you, Amelie,” Nathan exclaimed. “Your presence, your body, your soul. It feeds me. I feel like I could conquer anything when you’re with me.”“I feel like I will never walk again,” I giggled.“I will carry you everywhere, then,” he said, hugging me tightly.“That’s good to know,” I said, smiling.“We shou
Nathan’s POVIt’s 7:00 am, and I’m sitting on the couch enjoying a cup of coffee. Amelie is passed right out in the bed. After some shower sex last night, I kept my promise of devouring her, and she hasn’t moved since. The box that Kimmy sent her sits on the coffee table, unopened. We noticed last night, after the “fireworks,” that Kimmy had also sent us champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. We were so caught up in each other when we first entered the room that we didn’t notice them on the coffee table.Our flight isn’t until 11:00 a.m. this morning, but I got up to take care of a couple of things for the honeymoon. I want to make this the best experience of Amelie’s life. I want to give her everything.I’m staring out the window when I feel a warm set of arms wrap around me.“Good morning, hubby,” Amelie sighed.“Good morning, wifey,” I grinned. I thought y
Amelie’s POVI can’t believe we’re in California. I’ve always wanted to go. The limo took us straight to the amusement park. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by a personal concierge that Nathan had hired to give us a VIP tour of the park, along with a photographer to accompany us.“But first,” Nathan said, grinning. “You need something special.”“What?” I asked.“These,” he stated, and handed me a bag.I opened it and squealed. “These are the Vera Wang wedding mouse ears!” I cried. I jumped up and hugged Nathan tightly.I had seen them in a magazine. I knew they were a hefty price.“And I guess I should put mine on,” Nathan smirked, pulling out the groom's ears, which were a baseball-style cap with ears and a bow tie.“Look at my handsome groom,” I said, smiling.“Look at my beautiful bride,&rd
Amelie’s POVI had the best sleep ever in our bed as a married couple. It makes me giddy just thinking that is the way it is now. I feel like I need to pinch myself to see if it’s real. Unfortunately, the alarm clock that rang bright and early due to our early flight time proved to me I wasn’t dreaming. In fact, it wasn’t even bright. It felt like the middle of the night because the sun wasn't up yet.Nathan’s arms weren’t around me when I woke up. The room was still dark. I got up and headed to the bathroom. He wasn’t in there either. He must have gotten up early to finish some work in the den, I thought to myself. I hopped in the shower and then got dressed in a sundress and some wedge sandals. The only clue Nathan had given me the night before was to dress for comfort and a warm destination. Hence, the sundress in New York, in the middle of winter.I quickly blow-dried my hair, brushed my teeth, and appl
Nathan’s POVI can’t believe I’m taking my wife home to our place. It seems so surreal. It’s been less than 24 hours since we declared our love for each other, and I already think we have an unbreakable bond. I know that sounds unbelievable, but I’m getting rid of the contract.We arrived home and took the elevator up to our floor. I punch in the code and then lift Amelie bridal style.“Welcome home, Mrs. Michaels,” I stated.“Nathan,” she giggled.“Another threshold. The start of our new life in our home,” I said with a grin.“Nathan, that’s a sweet thing to say,” Amelie said, smiling.“It’s the truth,” I said as I walked through the door.Amelie gasped. There were white lilies all over the penthouse.“Did you do this?” Amelie asked.“No, it wasn’t me,” I responded.I place Am
Nathan’s POVAmelie has been hugging her brother for ten minutes now.“You know I’m only going to be away for two weeks, right?” Amelie said, reminding her brother. “You can call me if you need anything at all. I mean anything.”“Ame, I’m not going to call you on your honeymoon,” Zander replied. “Grandfather will take good care of me.”Amelie looked over at Grandfather. “I know this is hard for you, Amelie,” Grandfather spoke.“I’ve never been away from him for more than a day,” Amelie said nervously.“I will take great care of him. I promise, Amelie,” Grandfather informed her. “Go have a great trip with your new husband.”“Okay,” Amelie sighed, then turned her attention to Biscuit, who was in Morgan’s arms. “Are you sure you’re ok taking Biscuit for a week?”“Yes, I w
Nathan’s POVI guess that blanket needs to go in the laundry. I had to use it to clean up Amelie after our “wine tasting” in the cellar. Amelie is driving me straight to sex addiction classes. Any time I’m alone with her, all I want to do is be inside her. To be as close to her as humanly possible.Now, I have to get through dinner with my family and friends before I get to take her home.“You need to stop attacking me in unusual places,” Amelie giggled.“I didn’t hear you protesting against it,” I chuckled.Amelie went to say something, then paused.“That’s what I thought, kitten,” I smirked.“You are annoying when you gloat,” Amelie teased.“I’ll gloat all over you, angel,” I laughed.“Baby!” Amelie squealed.I just laughed, picked her up, and twirled her around.“You make me so happy, A
Nathan’s POVAmelie was thrilled with Biscuit. It’s the best feeling in the world to make her smile. I think it’s now my new mission in life. She and Zander played with Biscuit for over an hour inside the mansion, then took him outside to do his business and play in the snow. The amount of squeals of joy that Amelie made brought me happiness.Now, we’re sitting by the fire snuggling, and Biscuit is passed out, tired on his dog bed in front of the fire.I look up to see Dante, Dutton, Morgan, and Kimmy coming in the door. Dante and Kimmy were holding hands, which I loved to see.“Hey guys, where’s Paul?” I asked.“He decided to head home to Buffalo for Christmas,” Kimmy said. “I guess his Grandmother isn’t doing too well.”“Oh no, that’s not good,” Amelie sympathized.“Oh My God! Is that a puppy?” Morgan shrieked and ran off to see Bis
Nathan’s POVWe barely had enough time to straighten ourselves before arriving at Grandfather’s front door. Luckily, Amelie had a brush and a clip to put her hair up because without, she had the just fucked look because I had gripped her hair so much. Of course, she stepped out of the limo, looking like a fucking goddess with her loose bun.Niles greeted us at the door and let us know that Grandfather and Zander were in the living room.“Ame!” Zander said, his eyes lighting up when he saw Amelie. “Merry Christmas.”Zander raced over to hug Amelie. I can imagine this is a totally different type of Christmas from what they had in the past. I want to make it extra special for Amelie and Zander.Grandfather stood up as we approached the seating area.“Amelie, Nathan, Merry Christmas, kids,” Grandfather grinned, leaning in for hugs.“Merry Christmas, Grandfather,” we both replied