"Look forward to tasting what you have to offer me?" Ruby muttered, biting back a grin and halfway hoping there was a double meaning to that comment. A surprise for me? Excitement welled up within her as she made her way over to the large walk-in closet. Pulling open the double doors she gasped, her eyes immediately focusing on the black, strapless floor length gown, hooked on a steel rack in the center of the closet, along with a matching satin wrap. "You have got to be shitting me," she muttered as she walked into closet and tentatively touched the soft fabric. The tag inside was marked Versace.She unhooked the dress and draped it over her arms as if it were made of tissue paper and strode over to the bed, laying it out on top of the taupe coloured comforter. The dress would have easily have cost her a months salary at the coffee shop, most likely much more. She had no idea when it came to prices of high-end clothing. As high-end as she ever got was "The Gap."Upon closer examinati
Boy, if they could see me now, she thought with a smug feeling of satisfaction as she watched him slide in the car behind the steering wheel. He glanced over at her and her heart skipped a beat. A warm smile graced his face as he started the car. The engine roared to life and he shifted it into gear, speeding out of the driveway."So do you buy all of your employees beautiful, overpriced dresses and take them to some surprise location whenever you hire them?" she teased.He shot her wry grin and shook his head, "Nah, I'm starting something new with you.""So I'm the guinea pig," she lifted a brow at him."Something like that. Besides, might I remind you that you are not only the chef, but there are other duties that come with the position..."Ruby laughed, "I know. I know. The non-wife - wife duties, minus the sex."Gabriel's face blanched at the wisecrack, but he quickly regained his composure and glanced over at her, his eyes roaming the length of her body, before returning back to
Roth pulled the car up to the front door and turned it over to the valet while a second valet assisted her from the passenger's side. He immediately handed her off to Roth as he approached. Roth offered his arm to her, which she accepted, feeling like royalty, or some sort of superstar as they strolled - quite literally - down a red carpet into the very elegantly styled, modern restaurant. Oh, I could totally get used to this!"You know, Roth, this feels an awful lot like a date," Beth commented as he pushed her chair in for her. They were seated in a private room where one wall was actually a window overlooking Portland. Millions of lights sparkled in the darkness below them and if you looked far out you could see the water. It was nothing short of spectacular."Does it now?" he asked unbuttoning his suit jacket, shrugging it off and laying it across the back of his chair as he sat down across from her. "For the sake of argument. You don't start working for me until tomorrow morning,
"Here? Now?"He smiled softly and nodded, but his tone was firm, "now."Taking his hand, she rose from her chair and he led her to the small vacant area in front of the window. He pulled her tight into him, wrapping his arms around her waist. She found herself melting against him. As she slipped her hands up his hard chest and secured them around his neck, a voice in the back of her mind warned her she was going to get hurt. It warned her that he was way out of her league and that she was just a distraction until he started dating some new super model or actress. She pressed that voice to the deep recesses of her mind, as she gazed deep into his intense, dark eyes.After all of the nights she spent dreaming of him, why couldn't she allow herself to pretend this could be real? Just for the night while dressed in the most exquisite gown she'd ever owned, being held in the arms of the most charming and gorgeous man she'd ever laid eyes on. She wanted to pretend she was the princess and t
After a minute he shook his head. "You'll do fine. You were amazing at coffee shop." With a hand at the small of her back, he urged her towards the winding staircase.Her sapphire blue eyes peered up at him and she flipped her golden hair over her shoulder as they ascended the stairs. "I served you coffee at the coffee shop. Hardly a testament to my cooking abilities."He grinned. "I suppose not."At the top of the staircase both paused and turned to face each other. Gabriel's room was to the left, while ruby's was to the right. The air between them thickened. She had been right; it felt like a date. But if it had been a real date, he'd be pulling her into his arms and ushering her to his bedroom, instead of standing before her as the air between them simmered.She captured her lower lip between her teeth and his eyes were automatically drawn to her frosted pink painted lips. They were lush and inviting. His cock stirred in his pants and he groaned inwardly.Not being able to control
Roth cleared his throat, " Uhm, she is ruby. The new cook""New cook? Isn't she supposed to be off work by now?" Tristan asked, not liking the idea of Roth allowing someone else in the mansion."Uhm, I allowed her stay here, she will be living with us for some time" Roth answered, he didn't miss the look of anger on Tristan's face, which he woefully tried to hide, Roth wondered why he had gotten angry, well Tristan had right to be angry since he never told him about employing a cook, or letting him know they will be having a third occupant in the mansion, not wanting to prolong the issue, Roth did not bother asking Tristan why he was looking mad.Tristan nodded, " Okay, whatever you want""What? What do you mean whatever I want? You don't like the idea?" Roth asked, now he was beginning to get a little bit concern with Tristan's attitude, " what is wrong?" He asked, walking over to Tristan, his hand resting on his shoulder, " is it about Sally?" Or is it because I didn't get the ch
She salvaged his breakfast as best she could as she thought back to her daily encounters with him and couldn't think of a single instance where she'd seen him in a bad mood. With the breakfast plated she was thankful that at least she managed to not screw up the eggs. The toast, was yet another failure. Too dark. She growled to herself as she turned and with a great deal of embarrassment presented him with what he had described as an easy "no brainer" breakfast. "I'm sorry."He laughed out loud as he looked at her pathetic attempt and then up at her. "Looks... great..."With a loud huff, she planted a fist on her hip and cocked her head, "Don't lie."Picking up a piece of charcoaled bacon he took a bite and it crumbed.She cringed. What in the hell was she thinking taking this job. She blew at a strand of hair that had come loose from her ponytail and fallen over her left eye and grimaced.Putting the bacon down, he looked up and met her gaze. "Alright, I... Your cooking skills need s
"Tristan, this is ruby, the new cook who will be living with us, and Ruby, this is my best friend Tristan" Roth said, giving her a small smile."It's nice to see you, I hope you will be focused on why you are here and nothing more. I won't be eating anything this morning" Tristan said in between clenched teeth, as he walked out of the kitchen.Ruby watched him walked out of the kitchen, there was something about Roth's best friend that she could not pinpoint, it felt as though the sight of her disgust him, she could see the anger in his eyes, him trying to hide his disdain for her. What could be his problem? Ruby wonder. With what she just witness this morning, ruby knew she was never going going to have it smooth in the mansion.She turned to look at Roth who was already looking at her, " You don't need to think too much about my best friend, he is an introvert, and does not really mingle well with people, since this is your first meeting, don't worry, you will see as time goes on th