Joy sat on a stool close to the open windows. She was busy with accounting the farm records. Lately business had been going smoothly and everything was in order. Soon Nich would set up his own Clothing industry.
With a cup of tea by her side, she stared intensely at the record and tried balancing each account.
After some time, she closed the book and leaned on the table, her eyes watching the view from outside. The refreshing weather made her relaxed and she slowly drifted to sleep with the record book by her side.
Nich walked in and chuckled at the sight of her sleeping. Slowly he tiptoed gently to avoid waking her up.
Leaning forward, he observed her. She looked cute and her eyes looked a bit swollen. pulling a strand of hair behind her ear, he smiled.
That was his Angel. The one who captured not only his heart but his entire self.
He rubbed her cheeks gently and she twitched her lashes when she felt his touch. Her eyes opened to meet his lovely gaze. "you weren't going to steal a kiss right?"
He moved back in surprise, his eyes showing guilt. "what? you aren't even that pretty" he lied.
She frowned and raised her head.
"hey...why would you be sleeping here? don't you have your room?" he asked trying to change the topic.
she didn't answer but just stared at him lustfully. He wasn't putting on a shirt and he was wearing a long joggers.
His masculine chest with little hairs and solid parts made her cringe. His flawless broad chest was alluring...She blinked severally trying to clear her evil thoughts.
"oh my! were you trying to seduce me? is that why you slept here?" he chuckled dangerously staring at her.
Joy laughed in disbelief. She shook her head and stood up. "says one who's standing naked in front of me?" She winked.
Nich immediately covered his chest with his bare hands and smirked at her. "you're evil and dangerous. hey!....don't enter.... my....room again..." he stammered funnily.
''to late, I'm here already. The record book is balanced. Here check it" she pushed the book on his chest and he grabbed it to prevent it from falling.
"I can do that later" he thrust the book on the bed. "I have good news!" his eyes glittered.
"what is it?" She asked her eyes popping out.
"I got an investment deal!" he announced proudly trying to act cool.
"oh my Gosh! that's amazing!" she hugged him happily.
He stood taken aback. Blinking his eyes severally, he swallowed hard.
This girl doesn't know the dangerous effects she has on me....how can she hug without a warning?
He slowly rapped his arms around her, adjusting to the heat he felt earlier and held her tightly not letting her go for a while.
Joy relaxed on his chest. His skin cooled her off and she slowly drifted to sleep again.
Nich smiled watching her. He laid her gently on the bed.
Her laps were exposed due to the short gown she was wearing. He watched her and he could feel his desires reaching it's peak.
He regrettable covered her with the blanket contrary to his strong urges.
He bit his lower lip and exited the room with a shrug, the book on his left hand.
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Thailand was a wonderful tourist center. There was more outside that hotel gate and James took his chances to explore the City.
Since he has been here more than trice on different business occasions, he knew his way and the best places to satisfy ones eyes.
Putting on his winter jacket and a warmer hat, he left the hotel.
He sailed shortly on the sea after paying the boat man a reasonable amount. The old man wore a huge dusty jacket and rubber boots. He wasn't putting on a hat but had a warmer around his neck.
He watched the gray fat man propel the canoe using the paddles as though his life depended on it. Funny enough, the little canoe sailed slowly contrary to the weak man's efforts.
James chuckled in wonder. weren't there other easier job to do?... but that wasn't the case. From his observation, he knew the man enjoyed his little job even though it made his hand hurt.
He said it reminded him of his family. They used to go on trips using the canoe with his son paddling with him. Those were happy moments, moments that gave him memories of what he has lost.
"so why are you paddling alone?" James asked after listening to the gray man who was seated few inches away from him.
"I lost them..." he chuckled sadly "the sea is too refreshing. I might as well die here"
James shook his head in pity. How can he joke about death like it was nothing? He wanted to say something but then the grey man didn't need any consolation. He was satisfied with what he had and was ready to give it all.
He turned side ways and his eyes watched the high lonely mountains. A smile appeared on his lips and he felt empty. Just empty.
Nothing mattered any more. Not his riches nor wife.
For once he wanted to be alone. Alone from everyone and everything like a clear sky without stars, sun or the moon.
But he knew it was impossible. Impossible because even the sky needs clouds just as man needed relations, else he'd be miserable. More than he imagined.
His case was different because even with all he had, he knew a lot was missing and this definitely wasn't the life he aspired for. His friends were all gone and he was faced with seeing one face at home for a life time.
She made him happy though in a strange way and he couldn't just fathom why he wasn't satisfied. Like he used to be.
Suzanne hated him now and that alone shattered his heart even though he tried to hide his feelings and act like he never cared. He wished he could set things right, even if it meant losing everything he had just like the old man.
Definitely it was possible to run away and love her till the end but that was a dumb stupid idea. Suz won't even listen to him. And he was HAPPILY married, I suppose.
He tried touching the moving waters since he was lost in thoughts.
"don't do that! you could catch a cold" the old man hit the paddle on his hand with a slight frown.
James looked at him and smiled. Being scolded was something he wanted right now.
He put his hand into his winter jackets and sat silently observing nature.
His phone beeped. Now it was time to visit Pattaya.
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