Damien's POV.
I had to indulge myself and let my frustrations out so Naomi was the obvious choice. Well... Not the obvious but the easiest. Judging by what she was ready to do to hook up with me I took her on that offer. Oh, and she was willing to do a lot. Not that it matters. I am still pissed about Desiree. I never felt so... I don't even know what's the right word for it but it felt bad. Oh, I want to get my hands on that minx and strangle her pretty, pretty neck. Maybe I want to do more than that. Who am I kidding, I dream about her every day and the neck writhing would just be a foreplay.
I could have shown her a good time if she wasn't such a prude. I don't know what the hell happened. I'm starting to think there is something seriously wrong with her. Either that or she just loves the chase. If that's the case, then this is the most hardcore playing hard-to-get I have seen. She had me. I would have done anything to fuck her and she just left.
I felt a hand tracing my muscles and it should have been seductive, it should have made me want to go another round. Instead, I only feel annoyance. I grabbed her hand to stop her from doing that and I got up from the bed. I threw a quick look at her and I saw her looking at me with hunger in her gaze. I wanted to roll my eyes at it. Does she expect me to stay with her and spend the whole morning in bed cuddling with her...
Why is it that all women behave alike? It's either them fantasizing about a future, or about a good, well-behaved husband who will only answer with "yes, dear; sure, dear". Or about a hot hook-up, but with a hook-up it's never a hook-up, there is always something that follows. Wither way all the women are just trying to control the male kind just because they have different sexual organs between their legs.
Now, I'm not saying I don't appreciate them, because Naomi is my witness that I can for sure worship women's organs. But that doesn't mean I want a full commitment or that I trust women in any way.
For some reason I find Desiree to be different. Maybe it's the fact that she's playing a hot-and-cold game or maybe there is more to her but it really draws me. I know she wanted me, she couldn't resist me. But it annoys me that she didn't come to work. She is hiding something, and she's getting away from me.
I got out of bed and proceeded to put on my shirt and pants, moving towards the exit of Naomi's apartment. I heard her get off the bed and I rolled my eyes. I hate it when this happens. Naomi came to me and put her arms around my neck trying to kiss my face and keep me in her apartment.
- Damien love... Why don't you stay for a bit more, we could go for another round. - I didn't bother being particularly gentle as I moved her hands away from me.
-This was just a hook-up, Naomi. I was clear about that from the start. We are using each other. Come on, you had a great time with me. Take that as a consolation and move on.- There is a glint of tears in her eyes before she blinked and hardened her face. God... I didn't think this could get complicated. I just wanted an easy fuck, for God's sake. Why did she have to take it all so seriously?
- Naomi... That was the deal remember? It was just sex. I'm not a relationship material and believe me, you are better off without me. - I feel a bit hypocritical saying all this stuff but if it will stop her from creating a scene I am in.
She was about to say something but changed her mind and stayed quiet so I took that as my cue to say goodbye and leave. Good, for now, things are going okay. I even have enough time to shower and go to work. Maybe Desiree will show up today, I mean she can't run forever, right?
I miss our banters. Especially after the party, I have even more material to make her blush. Her false modesty is what excites me the most about her, and the fact that she repeatedly refuses me. Don't let me begin to talk about her body. Even under shirts and long skirts I couldn't help but notice the curves that she tries to hide. I can't wait to feel her whole body...
Now I will definitely need a cold shower. I turned on the car and quickly drove to my apartment. At this point, I think I have a slight obsession with Desiree. I hope that once I sleep with her, it will finally go away...
An hour later
-... What do you mean by "It's not possible"? I pay you for it! Agh... You better stop talking because I swear if I hear another peek out of you I'll strangle you. Fuck, you are all incompetent! I'll deal with it, for now just cancel everything and lay low. I don't need another scandal. This time, I'll really lose inheritance...- My subordinate muttered a series of excuses and asked me if I really needed my inheritance. Oh, he is really testing my patience.
-You stupid fuck, of course I need it! Do you realize that my family wealth would go to that barely legal slut if I don't prove myself? So I need all of you to help me right now, and at least not create more problems. Handle that. Bye!- My mood has worsened since this morning as I angrily hang up. I need to cool off. This was just what I needed(note the sarcasm). They are incapable of running things for one day without me. If Kevin hears about it, I'm done. He is already annoyed with "the stepmom" incident. Ah, Natalie... I get agitated just remembering her name. There is a rumor she is back with my father. Kevin must be a fool if that's true.
She wasn't even that great but of course, it's her dirty tricks. Kevin is an old man, for him, Natalie may be the best he could do. But what about his newest accomplishment? Barely legal bimbo he was parading around? That must have not worked out.
There was a knock at the door which interrupted my thoughts. Zachary came in like he owned the building and I rolled my eyes. At first, I thought I could maybe like the guy but now... Ever since he started playing the role of Desiree's bodyguard I can't stand him. Even tho I didn't like him I made an effort to smile, semi-politely.
-Hello, Zachary... How can I help you? - I said nicely but anyone can notice the sarcasm in my voice. It's not like I care if he'll notice. In my opinion, he needs a good beating, maybe that will get him off his high horse.
- I need you to help me with some work. - I looked at him with raised eyebrows. Zachary always does everything he can to make me not involved in anything. I guess no one trusts me here. Not that I blame them. I wouldn't trust myself either if I was in their place.
- Really? I'm... Surprised. What's the deal, Zachary? - I asked with humor but immediately turned back to business.
- We both know that you're not my favorite person and you know damn well why. But at this moment you are the only one who can help me. I need you to come with me to Desiree and convince her to sign a contract with "GHI" Company. Desiree had doubts about it, and she left it without her signature, I can't close the contract without them. It will be beneficial for your company as well so... - He got me at the words, Desiree... I smiled more broadly imagining Desiree's face when she sees me at her house. This is going to be interesting.
- Sure... I will help you, but only because I'm such a nice person. When do we leave? – Zachary scowled at me with evident suspicion but still answered.
- Now. I know the address, we'll go in my car. Come on... - He turned and left the office and I just rolled my eyes. Asshole. He thinks he's better than anyone else. I bet he didn't have a care in the world throughout his childhood.
I left the office and followed Zachary to the parking lot. We got in and Zachary started the car.
-By the way, could you please control your behavior? I don't want any trouble from you today.- I rolled my eyes and smiled sarcastically.
- Take it easy, will you? If you continue like this, you'll get wrinkles. And I'm always on my best behavior.- I think that Zachary's face literally turned red with anger. I looked out the window and bit my lip to stop myself from laughing. Sometime later we arrived in front of a huge villa, which I guess is Desiree's house. Not bad. But I didn't expect anything less from a spoiled rich girl.
From what I heard, her parents left her all of these. You can see that she has never had to struggle in life. Now I just can't wait to see Desiree's face. We got out of the car and walked toward the entrance. Zachary rang the intercom and the gate opened. I walked to the front door next to Zachary and gently pushed him on the shoulder.
- Have you contacted Desiree to let her know we're coming? - I said with an innocent voice but controlling myself not to let my intentions show.
-No... She's been rather strange lately so I thought she would avoid us if she knew. I can't imagine her being busy this early in the morning. - I shrugged, pretending to be innocent and together we entered the house. The door opened and a nice old man who I guess is the help around the house greeted us.
- I'm sorry to inform you but Mrs Diamond is currently out. I am not aware of a time when she'll return. It would be best to call her and ask when will she get back. - I rolled my eyes at it. I pushed past the guy and walked in, playing ignorant at Zachary's look of warning.
- I'm afraid our business here is urgent. You are free to call her and tell her to hurry. - I told him rudely and Zachary sent me another warning look but said nothing. The guy hesitated for a while but then agreed and brought us into the living room. Not bad...
The whole house is beautifully arranged but it doesn't look like Desiree. Probably it's all set in her parent's taste and she didn't bother to change anything. Everything seems too... Stiff. I looked at a few pictures of her parents and some little blue guy and I frowned. I hate these family photos. Everybody is so poised and people are standing miles away from each other. I know well what lies behind these images. I just shook my head and sat on the black couch. Zachary's still watching my every move but I pretend not to notice. I heard the butler talk with Desiree and then he turned to us.
- Miss is on the road. She should be here in about twenty minutes. - I nodded and took the papers that were on the table. Pretty soon I got bored so I stood up, wanting to snoop a bit.
- Can I go to Desiree's study? I need to sort out some documents... - Zachary asked the butler who is watching him uncomfortably.
- You can come with me. I'm not sure what she keeps at the study so it would be better if I'm around.-The guy said with evident displeasure on his face and Zachary rolled his eyes.
-I'm Desiree's boss, I doubt that there is something that I didn't see. But If it will make you feel better, you can watch me all the time. - With final agreement they were about to leave when they both turned to look at me.
-Damien, come on.- I just smiled, innocently getting back into my seat.
- I'd rather wait for Miss Diamond. It's best if someone is here when she comes back. -A bit hesitantly they agreed and left the room, leaving me alone. I took it as my chance and got up again to look around. I would say that the blond guy in the pictures is Desiree's brother but they don't look alike. They don't even seem that close, in most of the pictures they look grim.
I heard the front door open, and then I returned the picture to its place. I stood in the middle of the room impatiently waiting for Desiree. Oh, it would be fun to see the look on her face. This is what I've been waiting for.
As soon as the door opened and Desiree saw me, her face transformed into pure shock. She dropped her purse and keys to the floor without paying attention to them. I couldn't or wanted to hide my smile. I must admit that she's a beautiful woman. Even this shocked expression is awakening something in me. Her grey eyes are dilated like a deer caught in headlights her mouth slightly open, screaming for me to kiss her senselessly.
-What are you doing here? – Desiree is looking at me with a certain fear in her eyes and I must admit it confuses me. Of course, she didn't expect me in her home, I'm glad I have this advantage over her, especially since she was avoiding me. I want to play with her for a bit. This shall be fun... I started to walk toward her and every time I took a step towards her, she took a step away from me.
-Desiree, Desiree... I think you owe me some explanation for your behavior last week. You left me, in that room... That wasn't nice of you.-Desiree became clearly nervous and her eyes began to wander around the room. She won't get away this time.
-No! Don't look for the way out because there is none. I want an explanation. Why did you get me all hooked up only to leave me dry? Is that some game you're playing? I don't get you... One second you are pulling me in and the next you are pushing me.- She's pinned further against the wall and I stood my ground wanting her to, for once, be honest with me. My mood is agitated, and it pains me to admit that she humiliated me. The way she left the room, as if I did something wrong as if she was disgusted with me when she wanted it as much as I did.
- Start talking Desiree... – I said teasing but I'm very eager to hear what she has to say. I'm getting sick of her behavior. Somehow my words had the opposite effect on her as her face transformed in anger. She lifted her head up, looking me right in the eyes. It seems that she suddenly became confident. We'll see...
-I don't know, I felt like it.- Her words left me baffled for a second and I blinked a couple of times, trying to comprehend it. Did she feel like it?
-You felt like it?- Is this some sick joke? She wanted to fuck me in one moment and in the next decided she feels like walking out on me? Who does that?
-Yes, I felt like it.- Now, I could strangle her. I swear I could, but I don't want to give her the satisfaction of seeing how much she affects me. So I smiled. Oh, I believe it's the sinister smile since it's the only one I could master.
-You felt like it... You felt like playing with me, didn't you? Was that some power move? Did you want to see how turned on you could get me before you could just get up and leave, feeling all superior and mighty?- Good for playing it cool, well done, idiot. But how can I play cool when she was obviously trying to humiliate me? It must have been a power move.
-So what if it was? You fell for it...- The sentence that could make me go ballistic. If I wasn't before, now I am seconds away from killing her. Oh no, that would be too sweet for the wench. I want her to eat her words. I want her to scream and beg me to fuck her and when I'm done with her, I want to throw her away and show her exactly how it is when you play someone.
--Oh, but we both know you got too invested in your own game, Desiree... If we can judge based on the way you were moaning my name. I bet that if I give you a glimpse of what you missed, you would beg me to take you.- I made sure to lean into her, her smell almost overpowering me, making me forget what I even wanted but I needed to stay focused. She needs to know what she's missing. I know she's not immune to me, she is just playing her own sick game.
I put my hands on each side of her face and leaned in to kiss the skin of her neck... God, she is intoxicating. I never wanted anyone more. Her skin is so smooth and she feels so nice this close to me...
- You self-centered moron! You arrogant fool! You dare say I would beg you to take me? Me? I can't stand breathing the same air as a player like you. I would rather become a nun than go for a jerk like you.- Her snap was so sudden it made me flinch. I narrowed my eyes at her, not happy with the way she was speaking to me. Powerful words for someone who was moaning my name for the best part of the evening. She didn't let me answer before she started talking again.
-What happened was a small moment of weakness but it won't happen again. Never again Damien! Never, not ever in a million years, I won't let you touch me! Mark my words. Better engrave what happened at a party deep in your mind because it will never happen again. That was as far as you and I will ever go! -Oh, honey. You will eat your words. I won't stop until you're begging and this is just a beginning. I don't give up.
I got close to her, wanting to seduce her, to intimidate her, damn me, I wanted to kiss her senseless. Even in this infuriating state, she looks magnificent. Her eyes are so wide and innocent, her lips pursed, her breathing labored. She presents a perfect picture.
- You think that you're that special kitty? You wanted things to happen between us just as much as I wanted it. I won't deny my attraction. You are a very, very good-looking woman. But that's all there is to you. Don't mistake yourself as a girlfriend material. You would be just a good fuck, maybe. There is nothing worthy about you.- I couldn't help myself, as soon as I finished my speech I connected my lips to hers, immersing myself in her. This is borderline painful, to be so close to Desiree and not give in. If only she would realize how good we are together.
Just as I was about to continue the kiss she pushed me. It wasn't a light push either, it was a serious warning. I narrowed my eyes at her, and her next words made me question myself and everything we did. How can she be like this? She's like a completely different person, how the hell can she be so indifferent?
- I said you'll never touch me again. - As if that wasn't enough her palm connected with my cheek and damn her to hell I am starting to see red. Never have I ever allowed anyone to behave in such a way with me. I have my principles, I am a man respected and feared, and here is some girl, toying with my patience. She tried to put on a brave front but I can see that she regrets her action. Good. She should regret it, and she will. With my already wavering patience, I got even closer, my hands holding her shoulders against the wall. There is no running this time Desiree, I won't let you hide from me. We will get to the bottom of this...
-I don't like to be played a fool, Desirree... I will make you eat your words, even if it's the last thing I have to do.- Suddenly, I could see her drifting away. Her eyes are glossy, her face extremely white as she shifts between reality and some inner world. It made me narrow my eyes thinking if this was another trick. She didn't know how to get out of this one so she's doing the damsel in distress bit. But something tells me this is serious.
-Are you here Desiree? You better stop with this act, it doesn't suit you!- It's like my words didn't even faze her. She is lost...
She started pushing me and stretching, wriggling against me and I had to let her go. After all, I'm not such a monster and this is freaking me out. What the hell is happening? She made a move to get away from me, her face distorted, her eyes teary and I could see her lower lip wobbling as if she was shaking. Now when I got a better look I noticed she was shaking.
-Calm down, Desiree. No need for such theatricals, I wouldn't do anything to you.- Once again, no point. She started to sway and I realized she was losing consciousness. Just as I was about to leap and catch her she lost her balance and fell directly onto the glass coffee table. The sound of glass breaking made me feel as if my own body got pierced as I saw small traces of blood around her. Fuck. Within a second I got next to her, pulling her body into my embrace but shocked voices in the room brought me back into reality. I looked up and saw Zachary, William, and a guy who's just in a tracksuit. The third guy approached me and with wrath, he took Desiree from my hands. I glared at him but Zachary approached me not allowing me to move.
- What did you do to her? What the fuck? I don't know why are you here or who you are, but I want you to immediately get out of here! Out, both of you! And William, from now on, don't just let anyone in the house! - The guy kept talking frantically, holding unconscious Desiree in his arms. I felt a certain possessiveness to take her back into my arms and make sure she's okay but I couldn't. It's best for me not to overcomplicate things and leave them like this. This whole thing is messed up because of me.
-What the hell did you do? You know what, it doesn't matter. I want you both out! Get out, now!- I looked at the frowning boy and then turned around to go. My brain continued to think about Desiree and her frightened face but I didn't know what to do. At this point, it's like I'm out of my body. I know Zachary is yelling at me as we made our way out, but I can't understand the words. I cast one last look at Desiree but at the moment I don't feel anything. Or I feel too much, I don't know. It took a while for me to get back to my usual self but Desiree's face continues to haunt me...