As the morning drew near, Alex and Zunnie made love as if they were in their honeymoon phase. He was determined to plant his seeds within Zunnie's haven and only stopped when she fell asleep in his arms.
He curled his lips into a thin smile, kissed her forehead and whispered, "Goodnight Little Z," into her ear.
As he drifted off to sleep he came to the realization that he truly loved her. At first, he was only curious; then he wanted to own her. He gradually began wanting to have her and now he deeply wanted to spend his days with her and call her his. Her lovemaking was exceptional, but she had more to learn.
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The next morning when Alex work up Zunnie was still sleeping soundly in his arms. He tried to free himself from her embrace, but she held on to him tightly.
When he tried to free himself a second time, she woke up. She groggily stared at his bare chest then looked up to meet his eyes.
"Good morning," Zunnie said when she looked up and saw his pair of amber eyes staring down at her.
Alex didn't reply but bent his head and kissed her on the lips, to which she blushed like an idiot.
"Do you have to work today?" He asked her, and she shook her head against his naked chest.
"What about you?"
"I'll stay home with you today. I just need to make a few calls."
They both got out of bed; Zunnie went for a shower and Alex headed back to his condo to make a few calls.
Alex had not returned when Zunnie came downstairs. She grabbed some ingredients and prepared brunch for two. When he came back she was already done and had laid the dishes on the dining table.
Alex sat in the chair opposite from her and stared at her a cold glint appearing in his eyes.
"Will you marry me?" He placed his fork down and waited for her to reply.
"I thought I made myself clear last night, I can't marry you, Alex. I'm not ready. It really is too soon. I'm just starting to understand these feelings." Her impassive response sent ripples through Alex's heart.
"You don't have a choice if you don't marry me I will make you regret not saying yes," Alex replied coolly.
She clenched her fist then looked up to glare at him. He could tell she was getting angry.
"…and how will you do that Mr. Zi? Force me into marrying you? Kidnapping me, holding me captive against my will.? If you must know, you do not own me. I am an adult who by all means is allowed to make her own decisions." She was furious now.
Alex gnashed his teeth annoyed at how defiant she happened to be. He stood up from the table and walked over to where she sat. Zunnie's eyes grew wide.
He picked her up, threw her over his shoulder then carried her up to the bedroom.
She fussed and punched his back, but he held on to her tightly. When they got to the room, Alex threw her onto the bed then covered her body with his.
He planted a rough kiss on her lips and pinned her arms above her head. She struggled profusely. He tore his lips away from hers and sunk his teeth into the same shoulder he had bit the night before, then whispered in her ear, "Or I can get you pregnant…which one works best for you, hmm?"
Zunnie pulled one hand free and slapped him across his face… "You fucking bastard…release me now!"
Alex's cheeks turned red and his blood began boiling angrily. Earlier he had not been angry and only wanted her to give in, but the Little Z slapped him and called him a bastard.
He pinned her down and hungrily devoured her lips. He pulled down her pants and rubbed her soft alley. When her body began reacting to his caressing, he slid his manhood inside her and rocked her walls. Alex climaxed, then opened his eyes only to see tears streaming down her cheeks.
He cursed inside wiped them with his fingers, then stroked her cheek tenderly.
She opened her eyes when she felt his warm hand against her face. She glared at him and said, "F off Alex…"
He chuckled lightly when she cursed him. He hauled her up from the bed, carried into the bathroom and filled the tub with warm water. Alex sat in the tub and pulled her into his embrace. He deliberately massaged between her legs to see her cute embarrassed look.
"I love you, please don't be so stubborn and marry me…"
He could see her pouting. He kissed her on the ear, then hugged her closely.
'You're mine Zunnie, even if I have to make you hate me. I will never let you go.'