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Chapter 12 - Chapter 12of12 ON TOP OF THE WORLD

the orange morning sun was peaking through the horizon, Kourtney opened her eyes and met Stuart's dark chocolate shinny eyes staring down at her," good morning Mrs Levant." he smiles at her," good morning Mr Levant." Kourtney smiles warmly," how did you sleep?."

" I slept like a log," Kourtney answers," what time is it?." she asks wondering what time it is because Stuart always leaves early for work but here he was sleeping next to her staring at her," it's only 10:30am."

" 10:30am!?." Kourtney sat up," ain't you late for work?." she creases her brows," I asked Christiana to take care of everything, today I want to spend time with you alone, only you." he cups her cheek, Kourtney felt warmth in her heart but again it somehow felt wrong because she had no idea what was going through Stuart's mind, what he was thinking or what he felt for her, she was so lost in her thoughts which was clearly seen by Stuart," are you okay?." he asks, Kourtney nods with a slight smile," I will go freshen up real quick." she got out of bed getting into her robe, Stuart watched her disappear behind the door, he grabs his phone and dials a number, the call was picked up immediately," make sure to get everything done by 9pm." he said to the person before cutting the call, Kourtney finished taking a shower and Stuart went to take his, she brought out her favorite brown long neck sweater and a pair of blue jeans, she got dressed, tied her hair up and went downstairs, when she reached the living room she sees Luciana sitting on the couch, she was all dressed up as if she was going out somewhere, a beautiful summer yellow with sunflowers on it with beautiful black high heels, her long blonde hair was left hanging behind her which Kourtney could admit she looks so beautiful, Kourtney's eyes shifts to the corner and sees a gray suitcase beside Luciana, she creases her brows confused staring back at Luciana," Luciana! are you going somewhere? what's with the travel bag?." Kourtney asks, just then Stuart steps into the room and he had the same question written on his face," I am glad the both of you are here, I'm leaving this house going back to England, I had a grandma there I'm pretty sure I'll find somewhere to stay." Luciana said," no one is asking you to leave, this is house just as much." Kourtney said," I appreciate your kindness Kourtney, but I don't want to be the reason of any kind of problem in your marriage with Stuart, trust me I want to do this, I have to find myself know where I belong, I have to find something to do and make myself useful, I have already wasted ten years of my life I don't want to wast any," Luciana gets up approaching them, she holds Kourtney's hand," I see how Stuart looks at you, his eyes can never show his true emotions of what his feeling infact he never shows his emotions, but I can sense how much he really cares for you, he looks more alive when he's with you, I only want you two to be happy without me in between," she turns to Stuart with a slight smile," you've given me the best gift any girl could want which was your love and care even though it was for a short while, your heart belongs to another now, always protect her, thank you for never giving up on me." she hugs Stuart dropping a tear, she tried to convince herself that everything will be fine but it wasn't going to be easy to forget Stuart, Luciana steps back turning around to take her bag and leave when Stuart held her wrist, she turns around looking at his calm soft face as it should no sign of emotions," you can't go back to England, Damian is still out there you can't be safe if you're far away from me, stay." Stuart said, Luciana shook her head she has already made up her mind and when she makes up her mind it's always final even Stuart knows that," I can't stay here I just can't, it will be to hard on me Stuart, please." Luciana begged him to let her go," on one condition." Stuart states," what's that?." Luciana stares into his dark chocolate eyes," I have a Villa 30KM away from her, it's well secured full security and I will recruit more troops, that way I am assured you are safe and you're only a mile away from me, you will stay there and start and build your life here." Stuart said simply," I think it's a good idea Luciana, while Stuart takes care of Damian it's good that you're still here only a call away." Kourtney agreed with Stuart's suggestion, Luciana thought about it before agreeing to his condition, William helped put the bags inside the car and drove the three of them to Stuart's Villa only a mile away from their house, the drive was an hour and a half, soon the car stopped in front of the metal gate, the camera identified their identify before opening, they drove once more to get to the house, the car pulled over to the packing lot, Luciana steps out of the car staring at the beautiful house in front of her, it wasn't that big medium size but breathtakingly beautiful, it was surrounded by many different flowers and plants, fresh and well kept, a beautiful garden, courtyard and garage, she approaches the front porch and the door was opened for her, there were three women dressed in a black and white uniform, one looks like she is in her fifties and the other two in their thirties," welcome Madam, Mr and Mrs Levant." they bowed slightly," Hello what are your names?." Luciana asks," I'm Marine and this is Aya and Nakamura." the oldest woman introduced," Nice meeting you, I'm Luciana." Luciana introduced herself," the pleasure is all ours Ma'am Luciana."

" she's the new owner of this house, take care of her." Stuart said," yes Sir." they nodded, Stuart turns to Luciana," if you need anything don't hesitate to let me know, if you feel something is off phone me, all your stuff have identify cards before stepping into your territory, without it no one can get in." he tells her," thank you." Luciana said proceeding inside, Aya took her bags upstairs, when Stuart and Kourtney left, Luciana took a walk around the house, In the back was a pool and a relaxing section it had a beautiful view and shade, the house has six spare rooms upstairs including her bedroom which makes it seven, the kitchen, dining room, living room, bathrooms and study were all huge and fascinating, she went into one particular empty room downstairs, it was white and plane, it over looks the outside garden, she opened the windows taking in the fresh air, she has never felt so relaxed and free, looking around once more she finally came to a conclusion that the room will become her ART studio, her work place, Luciana has always enjoyed Art and painting and drawing has always been her favorite hobby to do ever since she was ten, she was so talented when it came to Art and she couldn't wait to get back to it like before," Aya!." she calls out to Aya," Yes Miss Luciana you called for me?."

" this room, I would like to make it my personal art room, by any chance do you know where I could get Art materials?." Luciana asks," there is a Art store in the City downtown, they have everything there." Aya said," good, is there someone who can take me there?."

" Marcus can take you he is your driver, he is right outside the courtyard." Aya told her, Luciana nods going outside," good morning Miss Luciana, how can I be of service?." a tall man walks over to her in a black suit," I would like to go to the City to get some stuff." Luciana says, Marcus went to get the car and drove her to the City, Luciana went into the store and bought her necessary Art tools, brushes, different color paints and drawing pads, after buying the necessary things Marcus helps her put everything in the car while she lingered a while longer in the store, she was looking at some of the Art when she felt like someone was standing behind her, she turns around to see non other than Damian, her kidnaper, her rapist, the man that destroyed her life by locking her up for ten years, Luciana was filled with terror in her eyes, the more fear and horror that became visible in her eyes the more satisfied he was," well hello beautiful, we meet again." Damian gave a naughty grin," don't worry I'm only here to speak with you nothing more, let's go somewhere and talk." he adds," I am not going anywhere with you I'm not that stupid, FYI we have nothing to talk about." Luciana was straight and bold, even though her little heart was frightened she still kept a straight face and showing no fear as she said those words, she told herself not to show weakness and fear in front of Damian, she was about to walk away when Damian held her arm stopping her, he pulls her closer to him as he leans closer to her and his thin lips almost touches her ear nob and whispers," you don't want anything to happen to your so called driver right, poor man has to take care of his five year old daughter, his wife and family, if you look carefully you will see his life falls right into my hands." Luciana looked outside, she could see a red dot point at Marcus ' forehead, if she doesn't agree to Damian then he will surely kill Marcus and she didn't want to be the reason, she looks at Damian with so much hatred and disgust before getting any words out," fine, I will come with you but I don't want Marcus to suspect anything so tell me the address and I will meet you there, don't kill anybody." Luciana said, Damian studied her face for a while before choosing to trust her words," there is a Chinese restaurant around the corner, say you want to get takeaway and you'll meet him back in the car, don't do anything stupid I'm watching you." he tells her before using the back exit and left, Luciana felt like collapsing down but held herself together, she walks out of the store getting into the car and instructed Marcus to take her to the Chinese restaurant around the corner, she got out of the car and went inside, Luciana looked around and saw Damian sitting in the far corner, she approaches the table and sat on the opposite side," what is it you want to talk about?." Luciana speaks out," don't you want something to drink first?." Damian says," it's not a friendly meet up, I don't want to be here but you left me no choice, what is it you really want from me Damian? why can't you leave me alone you've already ruined my life, self respect and everything I had." Luciana said with grit teeth," can I speak now so you can go home?," Luciana kept quiet," like a good girl, look Luciana! I know what I did to you was wrong, locking you up in that place for over ten years, but I had a reason for that," Damian said staring right into her chocolate brown eyes," I love you Luciana, I loved you ever since I laid my eyes on you and I still do, I am willing to change for you, protect you, make you mine and do anything for you Luciana, just give me a chance." Damian stretches his hand to touch her hand but Luciana takes her hand back, staring into Damian's eyes she can see truth in his eyes that he was being honest and truthful of his words, but what he did to her, what he made her pass through was hell itself," Luciana!

" don't you dare call my name Damian, you kidnapped me, locked me up, raped me and forced yourself on me day and night, you separated me from the only man I loved, and here you are dedicating your undying love for me, listen here Damian Levant, I don't need you in my life I hate you, so much, just stay away from me." Luciana stood up when she felt dizzy and weak, her vision became blurry, she felt like all her strength and energy was being drained out of her body, she used up all her energy of holding up and gave up and faded out, Damian was quick to catch her on time," Luciana! Luciana! Shit." he gathered her in his arms and walked out of the restaurant," Miss Luciana." Marcus frowned seeing Damian at the same restaurant where Luciana was," Hospital now." Damian ordered getting into the back seat with Luciana, Marcus drove to the City Hospital and she was brought in, Tyler was the one to attend to Luciana, when he saw Damian pacing up and down in the hallway he was a little confused but kept his composure and went to attend to Luciana, he did some tests on her, while he was waiting for the results he stepped out of the room approaching Damian," how is she doing?." Damian asked when he saw Tyler approaching," we ran some tests and my colleague will bring the results when they're ready, why don't you come to my office, you and I need to talk." Tyler turned around and walked away, Damian followed behind silently, the room was dead silence for more than ten minutes, no one spoke a word and kept sharing uncomfortable intense glances, Tyler sighed breaking the deadly silence," why were you with Luciana Damian?." Tyler began," I have to answer to you now Tyler, the last time I remember you're a foe , not a friend."

" I'm aware of that, but Stuart is my close friend, he cares about Luciana, she is his priority, her safety is also my priority, you do know Stuart is looking for you, so what will it be? Damian." Tyler said calmly, Damian knows how smart Stuart is, if there is anyone who knows Stuart better in this world it's him, after all they grew up together, wherever he goes he sees men in black keeping an eye on him of his every move, only Stuart can do such a sneaky move on him, just as Damian was about to speak out Linda walked into the office with a blue file in her hands, she hands Tyler the papers, Tyler looks at Luciana's results before staring back at Damian," Anything wrong with her?." Damian asks,"Thank you Linda you may leave us." Tyler tells Linda, she nods and walks away leaving the office, Tyler slides the papers towards Damian, Damian picks them up going through them, his eyes widens slightly in disbelief," Luciana is three months pregnant with your baby Damian, Stuart won't be pleased with this, he could kill you for it." Tyler says, Damian was still in alter shock, he didn't know what to think or feel about all this, no doubt it was his pregnancy but he never wished for it to happen, he was always careful but how did it get to this point? the glass door behind slammed open, Tyler looks forward to see Luciana standing on the door way with a gun in her hands, Damian also looked back, his eyes widened with shock getting up from his seat, Tyler also stood up with his brows creasing," Luciana! what are you doing? put the gun down." Tyler said calmly, Luciana shook her head, tears flowing down on her face," I want to know what I did wrong to you? why you're so bounded on making my life a living hell? you're so hellburnt on making me suffer, you've shuttered all of me, you forced me to bed every single day and night, you enjoyed seeing a tear drip out of my eyes, you separated me from Stuart, and now I'm... I'm, I am pregnant for you damn it," Luciana screamed out," I will end you right here right now, your death will be victory and pleasure to me Damian and I won't regret any of it." she added," Luciana we can talk about this just put the gun away, I promise to rewrite my wrongs to you." Damian tells her, Luciana laughs out crazily," rewrite your wrongs you say? she repeats," what will you rewrite Damian? the part where you kidnapped me? or the part where you separated me from the man I loved? or the part where you raped me? or the freaking part where you got me pregnant? which part!." Luciana shouts out targeting the gun to his chest," Luciana! I know what Damian did to you was wrong, still is, but killing him won't solve anything, let Stuart take care of everything, trust him, Damian will pay what he did to you." Tyler coaxed her but Luciana wasn't convinced," I'm sorry Tyler, but I can't wait." she loads the gun positioning her finger to the trigger point, she pulled the trigger but the shot hit the ceiling, on the other hand Damian had his eyes closed thinking he must be already visited the dead, what surprised him is that he couldn't feel any pain on his chest, he slowly opens his eyes to see a strong hand holding Luciana's wrist which made her miss the shot, Luciana could only helplessly fall on her knees in a loud cry, Stuart took the gun from her hand nodding at Kourtney, Kourtney helps Luciana to get up on her knees and leads her out of the office back to her Ward to rest, when the ladies left Stuart stared back at Damian, his face was calm and relaxed, his eyes showed no type of emotions, but Damian could feel Stuart's eyes burning him, it was so intense and suffocating and he didn't know how Stuart did it, Stuart put his hands in his pockets before letting out his words," I want you to leave New York City back to England or whatever the hell you were hiding, far away from Luciana, my wife Kourtney, I don't ever want to see your face." he said it so casually, Damian smirks running his slim fingers through his smooth silky chocolate dark hair and said to Stuart," why do you like making things difficult brother? all this game of mouse and cat running to one room to another, just for you one to come out victory, you know Stuart, you and I know we don't like or care about one another, you know why I despise you so much."

" enlighten me." Stuart said," you've always had everything I wanted, you got the attention not only from our parents but the public also, in terms of girls and deals, the company was handed to you when we were kids even though I worked so hard to be noticed while you sat there with no care, you had Luciana, Samantha and every girl you bowed to you for your attention," Damian gave a harsh chuckle continuing," I will make a deal with you dear brother, stand down as president CEO and MMC of LEVANT CO-OPERATION, hand everything in my name and I consider agreeing to your little demand, I will leave Luciana alone, and your attractive little wife, deal? brother." Damian gave a devious smirk, Stuart never wanted to take over the company in the first place, indeed Damian has always worked hard in order to take over the company when time came but his so called father handed it to him Instead of Damian, since then he hated him, let's just say Stuart blames himself for his Cousins hatred towards him but what could he do, it's not his fault for being the oldest and matured male in the family, while he was playing the responsible male alpha, Damian was busy playing the Black sheep of the family.

Stuart stared at Damian for a long time, he wouldn't simply hand over the company to Damian, his father worked so hard to get the Levant company and name to where it is now, he wouldn't simply destroy it by handing it over to his non responsible cousin, when Damian saw that Stuart was undecided his face got wrinkled and grumpy and said to Stuart," that's what I thought." he walked towards Stuart standing in front of him," see you around, brother." he smirks walking out of the room and left, Tyler looked up to the ceiling with a heavy sigh," well there goes my good chandelier." he said, when Luciana missed the shot it went and hit the Chandelier in the ceiling which damaged it," it's about time you got a new one, I hated that old chandelier." Stuart said walking out.

Kourtney was lying next to Luciana on the bed as she held her in her arms," you know the last time I remember crying like you just did was when they told me I lost my baby, the pain, hurt, agony, it was just to hard for me to take in, I couldn't believe it," Kourtney gave a faint smile," Luciana a child is a blessing gifted from the heavens above, I would do anything to get pregnant again, trust me when the day comes when you will have to hold your little one In your arms, you will feel like being reborn again, and I can imagine how beautiful it will feel." Kourtney smiled, Stuart walked into the room, Luciana sat up staring at Stuart," what happened? will he go away far from me?." she asked," you don't have to worry, Damian won't hurt you, you will have to come home with us that way everyone will take care of you." Stuart tells her," no, I will go back home you don't have to worry about me."

" if you need anything you let me know, understood?." Luciana nods, an hour later Luciana was discharged from the hospital, she went back home and take some rest.

Kourtney and Stuart spent the entire day with Luciana. at sun down, the two of them went back home," I'm so exhausted, I need a shower." Kourtney grabbed the towel and went to the bathroom, when she came out she spotted a dark red dress, bottle shaped, she stares at Stuart curiously," what's this?."

" get dressed." Stuart only said walking towards the bathroom and locked the door, Kourtney picked up the dress staring at it, it looked pleasing to the eyes, she excitedly got ready and put the dress on, she lets her smooth silky chocolate brown hair loose, revealing her collar bones, she gets her red lipstick applying on her lips, the dress showed off her cleavage and shape, it held her perfectly. Stuart came out of the bathroom to meet the sight of the most beautiful woman he has ever lay eyes on, Kourtney could feel his heat gaze burning her so intensely," tell me Mr Levant, what's on your mind this time around?." Kourtney bites her lower lip, Stuart took slow steady steps towards her, each step made her heart skip a beat, he was half naked showing off his broad, strong, hard and damp dripping wet chest, his arms, abs and waist was just damn tempting and alluring to want to touch, he ran his long fingers through his damp wet hair, Kourtney was sure she was being seduced by him, she closed her eyes lifting her head up as if she was expecting a passionate intense kiss from him, Stuart smirks staring at her beautiful little face, Kourtney was wondering why he hasn't kissed her yet, with a frown, she opens her eyes slowly only to find him gone, he was no longer standing in front of her, Kourtney face palms her forehead feeling stupid and embarrassed," what's wrong with you Kourtney?" she tells herself. Stuart comes out of the dressing room all dressed up, a black suit, black leather shoes, perfectly combed hair creating small waves, he looked damn hot as always," Ready?." he spoke, Kourtney nods, Stuart takes her hand leading her out of the room. Stuart drove out of the city, it was a one hour drive, soon the car stopped along the road, it was cool night, the fresh breeze blowing softly, Kourtney loved the beach, ever since she was a little girl, her father would bring her to the beach for piece of mind, Kourtney took in a deep breath inhaling the fresh sea air," shall we?." he stretches out his hand towards her, she gladly puts her hand on his and he leads her towards a wooden like house, covered with white sheets, in the middle was set a white sheet with white pillows on each sides, there was a bottle of white wine, wine glasses and different types of fruits, red petals spread everywhere, it was so romantic and breathtakingly beautiful, Stuart led her to her seat before sitting besides her," this is beautiful Stuart." Kourtney gave a warm delicate smile," anything to see that beautiful warm smile on your face." he caresses her cheek, he picks up the wine glass handing it over to her, Kourtney gladly takes it, Stuart pours some wine in her glass before pouring some in his, they make a toast taking a sip," when did you have time to do all of this?." asked Kourtney," I had some help." Stuart said simply," is that so?." Kourtney could only say, it was coming to the end of their contract, yet non of them were speaking of it, Kourtney gulps all of her wine down staring at Stuart, Stuart knew she had something to say," What?." he sputtered out, Kourtney bit her tongue hardly that she could taste the blood in her mouth," are you crazy." Stuart holds her chin untucking his black shirt to whip the blood," Stuart! Kourtney calls out his name, Stuart stares into her gray eyes, their faces were close to each other, heat between them building up, the bright full moon was shinning underneath them making them look like bright angels under the moon," slowly Stuart pushes Kourtney gently on the small soft bed splitting her legs apart, she lets out a soft gasp staring into his dark, cold eyes that showed her love and affection, he leans closer to her face to whisper," you belong to me Kourtney Grenade, now and forever more." he lifts the corner of his mouth kissing her gently, he strips off her dress leaving her naked underneath him, he kissed all her possibly bare body, Kourtney enjoyed Stuart's soft arousing kisses," I want to be in control this time around." Kourtney says, Stuart takes back his hands letting her push him down so she was straining him, she unbuttons his shirt placing soft kisses on his chest and stomach, her gentle touch was sin which can't be resisted no matter how much you try to, Kourtney continued torturing him with her long treatment and Stuart was already getting inpatient, he just wanted to pin her down and do all the sinful things he was thinking of," you're really enjoying this ain't you Kourtney?." Stuart says in a husky tone," shh, we have the entire night Mr Levant, I don't want to rush it, so bear with me." Kourtney smiles licking and gently bitting his ear robe, Stuart's arms around Kourtney's waist tightened as erections passed through his body, she kissed his chin, his neck to his broad hard chest," let me pleasure you tonight Stuart." she whispered softly," you've always pleasured me baby girl." he smiles swiftly, Kourtney leans lower kissing his stomach to his abdomen and held his d*ck, she stares at him once before opening her mouth to lick it, she was so slow with it which made tension build up in Stuart's body, he wondered if she was really trying to pleasure him or torment him," Kourtney! Stuart groans holding the back of her head, Kourtney thought she wasn't doing it right so she asked innocently," am I doing it wrong?."

" No, just be a little quicker with it." Stuart tells her, she nodes putting pressure in her hold, she opens her mouth once more, and this time she took it all in, she sucked it while her hand moved up and down around it," Ah, shit.. faster baby girl." Stuart moaned, Kourtney increased her speed doing a very good job, he could feel it cumming, he pulls her to his lips devouring her mouth, he pins her down licking her cherry, Kourtney moaned softly wanting more, more of him, more of his tempting body," Stuart! plea.. please." Kourtney pleased, Stuart kissed her passionately entering her body, he made love to her, they were on it for an hour as if it was their last love making, like they were saying goodbye, it was passionate, intense, and hot, they were left breathless, Stuart fell on his back while Kourtney rested her head on his chest, there was silence between them, only the breeze and cold ocean water made sounds, after a long time Kourtney broke the silent," miss jacks got me a big deal you know."

" what's it about?." Stuart asked," the procedure and director of " ONE PASSIONATE NIGHT " wants me to be in one of their five episodes, I have to be in LOS ANGELES next week, besides our contract expires in a week, you will move on with your life and I move on with mine." Stuart didn't know what to say, their contract will expire the coming week, he didn't know what he felt about it, when Kourtney saw that he wasn't saying anything about it she lifted herself up staring at him," you're quiet, that's not good." she says," we should head back, get dressed." Stuart said getting dressed, Kourtney got dressed quietly. Stuart drove back home, there was silence in the car all the way home, non of them spoke a word, when they reached the Villa, Stuart went straight inside and Kourtney followed behind," what the hell is wrong with you? did I say something wrong?." Kourtney finally spoke, but Stuart ignored her question and kept walking upstairs," don't you dare walk out on me, I am your wife."

" Fake Wife, it's merely a contract don't forget that." Stuart simple corrected, Kourtney's eyes filled up with tears, she wasn't surprised that he said those words to her, she just hoped he would restrain himself from speaking them, angry and annoyed she walked away in tears, Stuart sighed heavily running his fingers through his soft silky hair," it's 00:30am In the morning." Xavier said," how long have you been standing there?." Stuart asked," as soon as your little wife came breaking Into Cassy's room chasing me out, you guys fought again?."

" Non of your business." Stuart said calmly going upstairs to his room, Xavier sighs going to his room.