He was very quiet during dinner time. Only the sounds of our eating utensils could be heard at the dining area. I was wondering what made him do so. He wouldn't even look at me and to think I was wearing a yellow sheer sleeveless cotton beach dress, complimented of course from his pockets.
I didn't have any choice but to wear them. It was his fault if we were in these awkward situations. I left my luggages in the yacht. He said I wouldn't be needing them for he bought some clothes for me. Now that I was wearing them, the perv wouldn't even glance my way.
"When are we going back?", I broke the silence. Hoping he will look at me.
He was still taking his time chewing the steak he prepared for us before he answered.
"In two weeks". He answered nonchalantly.
"Two weeks?! But I only asked for a week off from work?!"
"You won't be working anymore. I already spoke with Mr. Hashmi". He was referring to our hospital chief nurse.
"What?! How could you do that without even asking me first?! What do you expect me to do, sit around and wait for your beck and-!"
"Be my wife".
Eric stared at me at last, with that penetrating coral blue eyes of his.
I took deep, ragged breaths. I wouldn't allow his handsome nearness unnerve me.
"Look Eric, I'm working not only for myself. I'm supporting my family, too. I'm paying for Tori's tuition fees and our bills. I won't allow you to take those responsibilities away from me", I looked at him pleadingly but with controlled anger not far from the surface.
He leaned back and took a deep, long breath.
"I paid for those already", he replied in a quiet even tone that left no room for debate.
My eyes went big!
Shit!
"And you didn't consult me first before you did that, too?!"
"Nicolaa, I don't think you understand the circumstances and what it entails when you accepted my proposal to be my wife. You see, I told you before, everything I own now is yours. Do you have a problem comprehending that?"
"No. I got a problem with your domineering nature".
"I'm your husband".
"That doesn't give you the right to control me!"
He laughed crispily.
I continuosly glared at him.
"Sweetheart, I'm not controlling you. I'm taking care of you... and not just you, I'm looking after your family, too. Your mom and sister are my family now and I want to take full responsibility towards them... Same as I do to you."
I swallowed my words.
God! He was so infuriatingly frustrating. There was no way I will win this round. He made up his mind already.
The egoistic monster!
He gave me a lopsided grin.
"When you're done, you may take your leave now. I'll do the dishes".
"No I'll--"
"Will you always go against my wishes, Nicolaa?", his eyebrows arched.
"No", I whispered, resigned and lowered my gaze. I felt like pouting and sulking like a little kid.
Gosh! He was so attractive eventhough he was making me lose my wits and I wasn't immune to his charms. I needed to get vaccinated with anti-Eric Morrison's vaccine soon.
He stood up and went towards me and assisted me to stand up. It shocked me but I tried to supress my nervousness. When he touched my arm, a volatile electricity ran thru my spine. I took a quick breath.
He smiled. He knew I was disturbed by him.
"Go on now, take a shower and go to bed. I know you're tired", he whispered against my ear.
I looked up and stared at him with huge, slightly fearful eyes.
Will he demand his husbandly rights tonight? Oh yes, please God let him.
But to my dismay, he just kissed my cheek chastely and started taking away our plates and glasses.
I was left there standing, still breathless, watching him saunter towards the sink.
He had such a sexy butt, that was the last thing that came into my mind before I left the room as quickly as I could, as if a group of zombies were after me.
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I took my time putting on my facial night cream. I wore one of the nighties from the closet. A lavender colored one that was again so sheer I need to wear a bra on just so my nipples wouldn't show but I preferred not to.
I would be sleeping alone anyway.
Or so I thought.
I was startled when I heard a soft knock at the door.
Oh my God! He was here.
"Yes?", I called out.
"Open the door, Nicolaa".
"What do you want?"
"I want to go to sleep".
"Not in here."
I heard him sigh.
"This is the only bedroom with an a/c working".
Oh no!
I opened the door a fraction and peeked at him. He was standing there wearing a tight, white shirt and a black jersey shorts.
"You'll sleep on the floor?"
He sighed again and nodded his head. He was carrying a fluffy blanket and a pillow.
I turned around and took the bathrobe from the bed to cover myself. Though it didn't help much for it was made of satin but still I was covered.
I saw his gaze lingered on my body slowly and his throat muscles worked.
Was he attracted to me too? Hmm... My eyes squinted. Let see how much?
I made my way towards him.
"If you want you can sleep beside me. The bed is big enough for the two of us. I can't let my new husband sleep on the floor, can I? What will my new in-laws say?", I said in a sweet, saucy voice that led him frowning suspiciously.
"What are you up to, Nicolaa?"
"Up to?! I'm just offering you to sleep with me er--, or rather beside me. Well, if you don't want to you may sleep on the floor", I walked passed him, swaying my hips deliberately and slowly removing my bathrobe on my way to the bathroom.
In there, I broke into a smile.
Hmm... We'll see how well you can handle my seduction?
I sprayed some perfume between my tits and put some lipgloss on. I rubbed some scented lotion on my body then braided my hair into a bun.
I looked at myself in the mirror again and grinned like a cat who just had her fill of milk. I look sexy.
I opened the bathroom door just to have my jaw drop on the floor for he was removing his shirt. He was turned away from me and the display of muscles on his back made me gulped.
Oh my!
He turned to look my way.
"I hope you don't mind", he asked with a small smile on his lips.
I gulped again and shook my head no. Almost breaking my neck.
"N-not at all. It's alright", trying so hard not to look so rattled.
"I usually sleep naked but since you're here, I won't do so. Not until you get used to it", the last sentence was uttered in a husky voice.
"N-no, it's cool. You may sleep like that. Like you said before, I'm a nurse and I saw a lot of naked guys already to last me a lifetime".
Well not you anyway.
He grinned.
"Really?"
I nodded my head and hurriedly went towards the bed. I dove under the blanket and immediately turned away from him. I closed my eyes and covered myself with the soft blanket from the neck, down.
Looks like I was losing in my own game of seduction.
I heard him walking towards the other side of the bed opposite me. Then to my astonishment, I heard him removing his shorts.
Fuck! He really did it! Oh my Lord!
I swallowed and closed my eyes tightly.
Why did I put myself in this predicament?!
Nicolaa James, you're nuts, girl!
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Toni Grace's Note:
The next chapter will be a hot and spicy one.
So prepare to fan yourself!
Enjoy sweeties! 😁