Crystal drove straight to Starlia's house, her head still reeling from what had just happened.She walked straight to the refrigerator to get herself a cold glass of water, ignoring Starlia who was standing at the entrance of the door."Are you okay? ?" Starlia asked following her inside." The most bizarre thing just happened, you won't believe it! " She exclaimed , slamming the now empty bottle of water on the counter. Starlia laughed, " Tell me about it, bizarre things are always your thing"Crystal could feel her blood pumping, her heart racing , she had almost kissed him! The memory of his intoxicating cologne and the masculine smell of his aftershave still burned in her mind,  she could feel the colors creeping slowly to her face while Starlia just stared at her curiously,  her friend would never this riled up unless it was something major. "Will you keep blushing or will you tell me about your biz

**Crystal turned to see a beautiful lady who looks like she's in her mid twenties, she was elegantly dressed in a red velvet gown that gave her a gentle and soft look,  combined with the light make up she wore, the woman was stunningly beautiful. "Elena! When did you return?" Crystal couldn't say that she wasn't surprised by the sudden gentle look that went across Rafael's features. Who was this stunning woman?  No doubt they must be very familiar with each other. The woman pouted slightly,  making her cupid shaped lips looked even fuller. "You are not happy to see me then?  If Vince hadn't told me that you were getting married,  I would have known nothing about it! " Her gaze aimed towards Crystal at that moment, her eyes glinted with an emotion Crystal failed to recognize. "She's beautiful,  but not more than I am,  aren't you going to int

 **Crystal waited as he signaled the driver to bring the car around. A short while later,  they were both prepared to leave.Just as the driver opened the door of the car,  a familiar face hurried towards them. Crystal's gaze narrowed slightly when Elena made her way over to them, or rather to Rafael because the woman just blatantly ignored her presence. A slight pout played across as she clutched Rafael's arm..... For the second time since this evening. "You didn't tell me you are about to leave,  who knows when I'll have the opportunity of seeing you again " She spoke in a soft tone,  gazing up at Rafael with wide innocent eyes. Crystal almost snorted at the woman's gentle and docile behavior. "When are you returning to your Vacation? I'm sure you'll have the time to make it to our wedding,  it's only a few weeks away " Rafael replied smoothly as though he was ta

By 6:30, Crystal is all dressed in a simple pale pink dinner gown and light make up, she heard the blare of the horn outside and then a knock on her door, she frowned, they still have about 30minutes more, she opened her door, Rafael was standing at the entrace, dressed in a tuxedo, he look breathtaking and she sucked in her breath, his hair has been ruffled by the evening breeze and she fought the urge to run her fingers through it." are you going to stand there staring or are you going to let me in" he demanded, sounding amused and Crystal flushed got"Come in, I'll soon be ready" she mumbled paving way for him to enter into her tiny apartment.His presence filled the whole apartment and the space suddenly shrink, he dominate anywhere he is, he stood gazing round her compartment, this is actually use first time he has entered into her compartment, other time he has been here, he had giving her a got kiss that made the headlines and left."Please, have a

The drive through the driveway was brief and Rafael finally parked in front of a big mansion, Crystal got out from the car and looked at her surroundings, it was beyond what she had imagined, the compound was decorated with beautiful flowers, she never thought that the gloomy, icy CEO will have flowers around, Crystal stared at the building and her mouth fell open,"it's so big, you live here alone?" Rafael raised a brow at her question"Let's go inside" was the reply she got to her question.Crystal allowed him to lead her inside."Welcome back Sir" a plumpy woman in her mid-fifties greeted as soon as they entered."This is Emilia, my housekeeper"Emilia immediately turned to Crystal and gave her an affectionate smile," you're welcome to Valarie's mansion""Thank you ma'am" Crystal look around the big house, she suddenly felt like Alice in Wonderland, everywhere was lit and was again she was shocked at the contrast in Rafael's life, the hous