It was good that she only wore jeans seeing Alex's attire. He was wearing black t-shirt and jeans, and leather boots. He is looking dangerously handsome. Thinking of how she reacted with their messages earlier she felt her cheeks heat up again.
'Lara calm yourself down!' She commanded herself. No wonder Crystal took the opportunity to sleep beside him. The man is delectable.
Seeing her come down the stairs, Alex walked up to her. Without any warning his arm snaked around her waist making her shriek. Though her jeans is high waist, his hand still touched her bare back.
"Come, I'm starving." He said seriously, but was looking at her lips hungrily. She lowered her head unable to look at him, much more reply. Seeing her shy, Alex chuckled and led her to the car where Sandra and Luke are waiting.
They rode in the Mercedes with Alex's driver, while her assistant and driver took another car and followed them. She furrowed her brows at this. "Don't they get a rest day."
Alex only lifted a brow at her while Sandra answered her. "Big Sis, you will be able to adjust to them soon. I have mine too on another car." She slightly turned her gaze at the back, before adding, "They get rest days. If you stay at home." Sandra pouted at that.
Lara smiled. While Sandra might seem like a spoiled brat, she does stay home once a week so that her entourage can rest. Even when she doesn't like staying home.
"I like staying home now. Luke is so fun to be with plus I have Big Sis now." Sandra smiled cutely to her brother. But it didn't fool him a bit.
"You can't skip classes, Young Lady. Unless it's inevitable." He said flatly.
Lara laughed while Sandra blew her a few strands of her hair helplessly.
They soon find themselves in a mountain resort. It's just outside of the city and though it's quite a drive, having a chatterbox like Sandra, there was no dull moment inside the car. Food is served immediately when they arrive, it seems it was ordered ahead of time.
Only Sandra and Luke had breakfast before they left, so naturally both Alex and Lara were famished by this time. But even if that's the case, Alex took time peeling shrimps for her, or taking out fish bones before putting into her plate.
"I can't eat anymore." She said helplessly. The food in her plate doesn't get emptied!
"Oh. I thought you'll never finish." Alex laughed. She loves shrimps she almost ate half that was served.
Lara glared at the man making him laugh more.
"Darling, I won't mind even when you get fat. I'll just rid a few pillows from the bed." Her cheeks burned from his teasing she almost cried. He raised his arms in surrender. Then hugged her. God , she's vulnerable.
Note to self: Just let her eat. No teasing. He can burn those calories later anyway.
After they had their fill, he took them walking around the resort. There was a shooting range and Lara was amazed how good both Alex and Sandra are at shooting. Obviously they had began shooting at a very young age. Alex taught her how and said she should have more practice at home.
Eh? There's a shooting range at home? Though she hasn't wandered around the mansion yet, she was still surprised. Seeing her expression, Sandra said, "Grandpa was in the military."
In the afternoon, they went to the stable and selected two Arab breed stallions. Eh? Sandra will take Luke?!
"Big Sis, don't worry. I ride horses before I can walk." Still heart is uneasy. The horse is huge alright. But Alex already grabbed her waist and she was lifted faster than she can react. She covered her mouth to stop her screaming. He climb behind her and held the reigns, as he led the horse to walk.
When he felt her ease up, he gave the horse a light kick and it started running. Lara clutched her chest as she started to panic.
"Just enjoy. I won't let you fall.' He whispered in her ear that sent shivers.
Damn, the devil is scarier than the horse in full speed! This however calmed her nervous heart. She didn't even notice when Alex started to hold both reigns in one hand, as his other arm held her waist. When she felt herself being lifted this time she can't control her scream!
"Aleeeex!"
He flipped her position and now she is facing him, her legs strapping his waist! His warm hand on her back, his breath on her face, and the horse running wildly beneath them. She caught sight of the corner of his lips curling up before it lowered claiming hers.