Deimos' POV
I must be losing my god-damned mind. Ever since we got here, I've been tossed around by my fake fiance like a rag doll, cancelled three reservations, walked till my feet hurt and got lost twice. And for some foolhardy reason, I didn't mind it all. Seeing her smile at me like I just gave her the world when I'm only following her around like a damn puppy made me feel... good? Better than I felt when she stepped out of the bathroom last night with that little black gown, and those seductive eyes. And that scent. Does she know she's driving me crazy? If I'd known booking one room would mean sleeping on the couch so I don't jump someone's daughter, I'd have asked for two. The way I'm seeing things, I'll be more stressed out by the time we leave than when we got here. Someone drops a cup of tea by my side with a professional smile. I take a sip, still contemplating. After lunch, Anesha finallWe pad into the house, the distance between us a lot greater than it used to be. Stanley is right behind us, carrying my bag. Mrs Greta is standing in the kitchen with a too bright smile on her face. The house smells like spice and curry. I frown at her immediately. “Welcome back, Miss. Would you be eating now or-”“I'm not hungry.” I turn to the stairs. She doesn't break character. Her eyes narrow slightly but her expression is one of worry. “But you have to eat something. You must be feeling weak. I prepared a light meal that's-” “Greta,” Deimos breaks in before I can. “Anesha needs rest more than anything. Just keep it aside for later.” “Throw it away. I'm not eating it.” They both whirl at me in shock. Her frown deepens as she glares at me and I glare right back. “Feel free to prepare only Deimos' meals from now. I can cook for myself.” “Anesha-”“You're his housekeeper after all.” I continue upstairs to my room, leaving silence behind me. I thin
Anesha's POV Everything hurts. My head, my throat, my chest. It's like my body is falling apart, breaking off each other and the pain is so unbearable. I can hear voices above me. Murmuring quietly and yet still too loud. Their words swimming over my head. I groan, painfully, trying to get my bearings. “Anesha?” A large hand rests on mine. It's too hot and heavy, so I try to wiggle away from it. “Anesha, can you hear me?” “Please, let her wake up, Sir.” I want to hug whomever said that but I can't move too much. My body feels like it's wrapped in a fluffy cloud. The air smells like clean, cold and with a hint of something else I haven't smelt in a long time. I can tell this isn't my room anymore. I open my eyes slowly, blinking as the bright lights assault my vision. “Anesha?” The first thing I see are his eyes and the memories come rushing back again. The trip. The proposal gone wrong.
Anesha's POV The first time I ever thought of cheating on a partner was with my first boyfriend. He'd been a pain in the ass but a sweetheart on good days, just like Deimos. But he beat me to the punch. I found out, very publicly, that I'd been the side piece all along. My heart was in pieces for months and I swore that no matter how bad it got, I would never cause someone the kind of pain I went through. Until last night. I scoff bitterly, resting my head on the seat of the car currently driving me back to my hotel. The sun is coming up lazily without a care in the world at my dilemma. Today is the day we go back home and I didn't even think I'd look forward to it before. Now, I want nothing more to do than to rot in bed, away from him for the next couple of days. We slide right in front of the hotel and I pull out my purse to pay. “He's already taken care of it ma'am. Don't worry about that.” He. The myste
Anesha's POV Everything's perfect. But it's not the food that's setting my heart racing. Or the ambience that has me nervous. It's him– Deimos. I find myself leaning towards him more and more. Looking back at him to find him already looking at me. Waiting for his touch on my skin Burning through layers of clothes to get to me. It wasn't like this with Max. None of the six years we spent together was this intense or interesting. I never felt this cared for. If anything, I was the one doing the caring. Caring what his mother thought of me. Caring how I looked when we were together. Caring about his feelings. Not caring about mine. I take a sip from the wine, glance at Venice, and then at the man who brought me here. It's different with Deimos. Alluring. Hot. Nothing at all like the life I thought it'd be when I agreed to this. And yet, I haven't felt this e
Deimos' POV I must be losing my god-damned mind. Ever since we got here, I've been tossed around by my fake fiance like a rag doll, cancelled three reservations, walked till my feet hurt and got lost twice. And for some foolhardy reason, I didn't mind it all. Seeing her smile at me like I just gave her the world when I'm only following her around like a damn puppy made me feel... good? Better than I felt when she stepped out of the bathroom last night with that little black gown, and those seductive eyes. And that scent. Does she know she's driving me crazy? If I'd known booking one room would mean sleeping on the couch so I don't jump someone's daughter, I'd have asked for two. The way I'm seeing things, I'll be more stressed out by the time we leave than when we got here. Someone drops a cup of tea by my side with a professional smile. I take a sip, still contemplating. After lunch, Anesha finall
Anesha's POV If I wasn't so nervous, I'd have the time to appreciate the bathroom. Instead, the hot water running down my skin increases the fog in my mind. There was no reason for me to freak out. Logically speaking. Everyone knows we're together. It would be weird if we booked two rooms in the same hotel. Logically speakingWe'd also have to share a bed. That's what people in relationships do. They share things. Their time. Their space. Their bodies. My heart picks up the pace and soon, I'm breathing heavily against the glass walls. There's no way he'd want to do that. It's Deimos! He's cold, calculating and... So damnably hot. I scream internally. Logically speaking! I have nothing to worry about. I've been with men before and Deimos isn't like them. This is just part of the contract. That's right. The only reason I'm using the scented body scrub is because I want to smell nice. I'm only washing my hair again because I like it clean. The “Sweet Enchantress” perfume I'm la