“Oh lord…………………no, no, this can’t be happening to me. After all the devoted care I have given you, the least you could have done was to choose a place closer to the city to run over! “Isabella screamed at her car. The offending tyres produced a hissing sound and then settled down a fraction further on the road. Isabella was laughing helplessly and her wide brown eyes brought the colors back to her cheeks.
“Okay alright, I suppose I will have to forgive you as you have always been faithful to me.” She grinned more broadly as she thought about what the people would think if they saw her having a conversation with her car. She laughed aloud and patted her steering wheel.
Feeling a little cheerful as it was warm and sunny, she pulled forward the driver’s seat and leaned into the back to find her emergency tools, which were under the front seat. She had been forced to stop to close for comfort on the last bend, especially considering the road which was really narrow and the first thing she did was to put some stones around the car to warn anyone coming along behind her. After a moment she re-emerged with the tools in her hand brushed back the long black hair into a knot, which had fallen around her face, and head back around the back of the car.
She opened the hatchback and raised the covers to look for the spare tyre. As she started to unfasten the spare, she heard the sound of a car approaching from behind. Perhaps God had sent an angel to help her, she exclaimed softly. Writhing away she snuggled to get up and in the process hit her head hard on the metal above her head smartly on the edge of the roof. Holding her sore head and muttering under her breath, she swung around and lifted herself up, injury all forgotten, as a black Maybach came speeding towards her. She raised her hands trying to make him notice her.
The driver came to a smooth halt several feet in front of her, her eyes narrowed as she realized that he looked familiar. Do I know him? She wondered. And as he came out of the Maybach looking all handsome and sexy, while the black aviator covered his eyes. Her heart stopped beating for some time and she couldn’t breathe. Why, oh why, of all the people did Adam Black have to be the one to come up when she was in a messed up state right now.
Clenching her fist nervously, She watched him emerge from the Maybach. He was wearing a tux and his hair was neatly plastered on his head. He was definitely one of the most handsome men Isabella had ever laid eyes on. She remembered the first time he had walked into their office to finalize the deal, the whole office was talking about him and the female staff was trying to get his attention. However, when Isabella had met, she did not like the way he looked at her with mockery, as if she was a plague around Alex but even if he did not like her she had to stay by Alex’s side throughout the meeting as she was wholly responsible for his finances and also was the top designer of the company. She had designed almost all the interiors of the famous companies and restaurants around the city and was in great demand because of her work. Not that she was bragging. But Adam had the guts to tell her to make him a cup of coffee, who did he think he was Prince Harry, but she would have happily made coffee for him but not Adan. She was Alex’s accountant, not his PA. And for some reason, she felt really uncomfortable when he was around her. But he endured everything because of Alex.
She had heard about him before then. He has been a talk of the town ever since the announcement was made that he and Alex were starting a new business venture in the city, Adam’s company in New York is well renowned and so Alex readily agreed to the partnership. It was a great opportunity for the people who would get a job in the city and they wouldn’t have to go out to other places to find a job. She knew that he had no close relative except his mother as she had met her at one of the social gatherings. His mother is a very kind-hearted woman and Isabella liked her very much and they had actually hit it off and started talking on different topics and had laughed like hell but much to the annoyance of her, Adam had looked at her disapprovingly as if she was trying to get closer to his mother. She knew his looks and felt really humiliated. If he thought that she was trying to get into his mother's good books to get him then he couldn't be more wrong.
Although he was rich he started from scratch and had built his empire but his private life was always on headlines, as he was always seen with beautiful women and had no inclination to settle down but that did not give him any right to judge others.
Isabella had already decided that she did not like him. She had a feeling that Adam did not trust women that is why he was still single.
“Miss Jones, this is a surprise. What happened to your car?” He asked with amusement. His eyes took a quick survey of the long legs revealed by her mini skirt, before rising to her red cheeks.
“Well, I have a flat tire.” She said quickly.
“And do you think standing like that and showing your sexy legs, you could seek help from the passer-by’s?” He asked with amusement in his voice.
“I did not…………..” She was fuming with anger. “I was about to change it when I heard your car approaching this side so I tried to ask for help.”
“Alright I get it but you do realize that the way you are dressed up, you can get into trouble right?” He said softly while his eyes lingered around her body.
She knew he was right and her cheeks went all red.
He just shrugged and turned to look down at the flat tire. “I will get that changed for you.” He stated in his usual demanding manner as he started to remove his jacket.
"That's all right, I can manage." She said quickly, trying to save her dignity.
He smiled and said shamelessly. "Do you really think you can go under the car with the dress you are wearing, I am sure I would really enjoy a sneak peek?"
Her face turned red and she felt a strong urge to tell him that she could do very nicely without his help but on the other hand, when she looked at her attire she was really discouraged and so she decided to let him help her.
She looked up to meet his gleaming eyes which seem to read her thoughts and his looks told her that he knew she couldn’t refuse him.
“Just go inside my car and take a rest for some time. You look really tired. I will call you once I am done.” He ordered her.
She nodded her head immediately and went and sat inside his car. It was a good thing that it was a bright sunny day or she would have been drenched by now. She sat inside his car and saw him slide under the car to fix the tyre. She observed that the Maybach was really comfortable and a flash of memory flickered in her mind for a second and she distracted herself by looking at Adam while he worked his hands to change the tyre. She observed all his actions and was really impressed by him, she had never thought that the arrogant Mr. Black would actually one day help her change her tyre. She smiled and focussed her eyes on him.
After some time she saw his hands had stopped working and she knew he was coming out so she pulled her eyes away from him. At least she got a sneak peek on him while he was working. She closed her eyes and sat there, her heart beating faster than usual. “Miss Jones.” He said it very softly. She ignored him, as she did not want to let him know that she wasn’t sleeping. And what kind of thoughts she was having about him a while ago. She heard him chuckle, then she could feel his breath near her. The car window was opened so she could feel his breathing. She clenched her fist trying to control her emotions. “Hey, sleeping beauty wake up.” He said huskily. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes slowly and looked at him and for a moment she kept staring at him not knowing what had gotten inside her as she could see that his eyebrows were well shaped and his mouth was looking so tempting as he smiled at her. He was definitely one of the most hands
After Fifteen minutes Isabella drove inside her drive way and heaved a sigh of relief as Adam was following her car and she was really scared. In order to fend him off, she had driven through inside lanes and finally managed to dodge him away. She got down of the car and after taking out her luggage. She looked at the tiny little vases of flowers she had purchased from the market at the Marina Del Rey. She smiled at her little treasures as she was fond of gardening and had a beautiful backyard that had a small lawn, which she mowed frequently.She smiled and went inside the house looking at everything with pride and satisfaction. Her home was designed according to her fantasies. A place where friends and family could gather and eat informally. Although she never really had big parties, she made it a point to call her colleagues once in a year for a Christmas get-together.A built-in dresser taking up one wall was lined with books of different genres, whic
“What the fuck was that? “ Isabella shouted him as soon as they entered the Bentley. “Have you gone crazy?” You didn’t even ask me for my opinion and pulled the stunt, now everyone in Santa Monica will know about it.”Alex knew it was coming so he was already prepared for it. “Bella, I like you and besides Neely has been pestering me to pursue you and you know I am really busy to date anyone and you have been with me for so many years. I couldn’t think of anyone else I would like to get married to.”“How long had you been planning all this Alex?” Bella looked at him with anger and was suspicious about the way he was behaving.He looked at her guiltily and said. “Mom had called me that day after you went to Marina Del Rey and you know the way she pesters me to get married. She said she has already found a girl for me and guess who is that woman?” He said sarcastically. When
Adam laughed and said. “Oh, I know honey, I have been observing you both since the day I signed the deal and know that you are both not compatible. And besides, I have heard a lot of things from my mother, who never fails to put a word or two about you in my ears. You have hooked my mother around your fingers, Isabella.” Isabella was shocked and regretted having close contact with his mother. But his mother was different from him. She is a very friendly and humble woman so she had talked with her to her heart's content when they had met a few times on different occasions. She was really feeling guilty now. But hold on a second what is she thinking, why would it matter even if she told everything about herself to Mrs. Black, it was just a mere conversation. Why was she feeling guilty? With that, she looked straight into his eyes and said. “Whatever I speak to your mother is none of your business and besides I like your mother she is not like you, arrogant. And please stop interfering
It was almost nine in the morning the next day when Isabella woke up and she hurriedly looked at the time only to remember that it was Sunday. She took a deep breath and sighed deeply. But remembering the things which happened the previous day all her relief disappeared. She knew that Alex had dropped her at her door last night and left only after she had locked her door from inside. She couldn’t remember how she dragged her feet to her room and changed her clothes. “Why do I need to drink so much when I can’t handle its effect?” She grumbled. “And that Adam Black actually had the guts to challenge me. From now on I will stay away from that man. He is a big nuisance and a bigger distraction. I am an engaged lady and I should behave like one.” Isabella buried her face in the pillow and groaned. Then after a long time, she got up from the bed. And after freshening up went towards the kitchen. She was feeling all drained out and wanted to fill her tummy. It was growling loudly but as s
Adam was shocked and out of control when Isabella took the initiative and opened her mouth and let his tongue explore her mouth, she kissed him passionately. Adam looked at her with a smile and held her tightly. His slender fingers lifted her chin and kissed her hungrily.“Women, did you just kiss me back.” He whispered in between kisses.Isabella frowned deeply and turned her face to look around the store. She knew she was wrong in taking advantage of Adam but she was desperate. But when he kissed her so passionately. She had forgotten about everything and was enjoying his kisses only to be pulled back to reality when Adam whispered softly in her ears.No one had ever dared to flirt with her like this in public.“Bella, where are you? Please come and help me, the Zip of this dress got stuck, I can’t open it.” Neely shouted from the trial room.“I am coming,” Isabella shouted back.She was pull
It’s been almost two days and Isabella was sulking at home. She had requested Alex to work from home for a week as she did not have any designing work that month and the accounts could be handled at home. Alex had readily agreed because he thought Isabella was stressed out because of their sudden engagement. He did not want to pressurize her and let nature its course.Isabella was really scared as the person she had seen was none other than her Stepbrother Nathan Wilde. His mother married her father after her mother died and Nathan was adopted by her father Gregory Jones as he did not have a son.She did not want to think about them and had left everything and moved to Santa Monica. She did not want to have anything to do with her father who was willing to sacrifice her in order to save his face. She had enough of torcher when she was living with them. But she knew that Nathan has been looking for her for a long time but she hid her identity so well that he
“Ezra, are you trying to tell me that that he wants to get married to me so that she can get the estate. He is sick and crazy. Why would grandpa do such a thing to me? I know he wanted to secure my future but hasn’t the wealth and fame make me lose my mother. And now Nathan is must be searching high and low. That reminds me, where is he now?" “He dropped by into my office today in the morning, it seems he had gone out of the station and had just returned yesterday. I was shocked to see him as he has the habit of ordering me around to come to visit him, whenever he needs anything but today he drove in personally. Why are you inquiring about him all of a sudden? Did something happen?” Ezra noticed that Bella sounded a bit nervous. "I saw him at the pier on Sunday. I recognized him immediately and escaped from him as soon as I could. I did not know what to do I was so scared. I have been hiding from them for the past four years and if he finds me again, I don't