Author pov"I will see you some other time" . "Sure " Laura pulled out her phone from her purse. She was getting a call from a friend. She got into her car and they drove off . Xavier stood watch at the car till they were completely out of sight. When Laura got home that night, she went to Nicholas's room. She was missing him so much but still didn't text him or call. It was just two days after all. HE will be back soon. She comforted herself. Went to his wardrobe and picked out one of his oversized T-shirts. When he wore it was definitely not oversized. She took her bath in his room and wore the shirt. He wasn't close to her but his shirt was. The lavender and earth fragrance on the shirt really made Laura feel like she was hugging him. It's crazy how his belongings were able to keep her so calm. As she was about to lay down on his bed, her phone rang. The screen turned on with Nicholas's name appearing with a pickup sign. Think of the devil and he appears; call
Author povShe was turning from side to side, picking up her phone and dropping it back. She picked up her phone, stared at his number, almost about to dial then drop it again with the thoughts `` He is probably sleeping peacefully and enjoying his trip. ( punk ) . She kissed her teeth and tossed the phone aside again. She kept doing that. One minute she is with her phone, the other she is filling her mind with assumptions and doubts. What Is he doing? Was the extent really necessary?Since Laura got married,and moved to France, she never called her parents. Not pearl and definitely not Earl. She severed all ties with them since the day she stepped out of their house as Nicholas's wife. She thought of putting a call through a day after the date she had set up and unfortunately she found out the truth about everything and just stuck with her plans of staying away from them till whenever. Though Pearl tried to reach her on several occasions she was her mother after all but La
Author pov"We are not doing anything wrong here, it's just two friends going out to have fun. I'm sure Marconi would understand. There is no need to worry ." Xavier's words . Antonia still didn't feel comfortable. Till she made up her mind to just let him do whatever he wanted. The man she was so worried about; Marconi didn't even bother to reach out to her with how their conversation ended the previous night. "Why am I worrying so much about him?" Xavier is just a friend that once saved her life. Marconi was also aware of that fact . When Xavier came, Antonia wasn't ready . A worker asked him to wait at the guest lounge for her.When she was done, she came downstairs. Simple but elegant. She already told him she didn't want a fancy restaurant or shipping. She Wanted something unique. So she wore a white pants, and a cropped top. It were In summer so he took a sun Shade along just like her college days.When she came down, she met Xavier waiting for her (seated). His e
Author povShe asked for a simple date rather she got a walk down the memory lane with him. Antonia couldn't lie, she wanted more of such dates. More of simplicity than complexity. She enjoyed everything and Xavier just made it better .When they were done, Antonia couldn't help but kept praising him for his courage. According to him, he had just two people he was working for. His mother, the only woman he wants to see happy with the world by her side and His younger sister Clara. During the two hours out , Antonia was able to take her mind completely off Marconi. All her worries were gloom disappeared. When they were done, they got back to where they parked their car. Chatting and laughing about the funny incident that happened. Xavier couldn't stop staring at Antonia while she laughed hard in the car. Was he getting attracted to her ? Or perhaps he just admired her? No one could really tell. "Thank you Xavier, all these it was exactly what I needed. "Having heard Xavier
Author povThe kiss was long and sensational; his wet soft lips on hers felt like heaven. He gave her way to part slightly into his mouth. Antonia could still taste every flavor, the drink he had ; champagne. Marconi was holding her waist tightly. Antonia was playing with his hair. Pressing her whole soft tender skin on his hard-core body. Antonia sighed happily, she finally had him . His lips she had longed for. Marconi on the other hand was groaning in his low tone voice. Tightly holding onto her waist. Long overdue. He was barely away for a week yet it felt like years without his love. Without her body. "Ah.. "Alicia struggled to breath without breaking the locked in lips. They were both moving slowly, leaning on different things. First the wardrobe, the canopy bed stand, the bathroom door then wall. Everything was perfect. The Air con that cooled the room and Antonia's bare feet. Antonia smiled in between their locked lips. Murmuring " I miss you". Her heart was
Author povThe guilt was killing her . All she wanted to do at that time was tell him the whole truth and apologize but she couldn't. She went to the bar and took the strongest alcohol. Her comforter in times of sorrows. She filled her shot Glass to the brim . She wanted to get intoxicated and forget about everything. Marconi Already sorted himself out by gaining control . Whatever just happened he knew nothing. Antonia usually couldn't resist his charm and talk more of his body but today she did; not just from the beginning, half way through. "What's going on ? Are you okay?" He met with her at the bar seated and taking multiple shots. He took a seat next to her ;facing her. "Yeah I'm fine." "Are you? I don't think so . What is on your mind princess." He placed his hands on hers, with a look that warned Antonia's heart."I'm fine, there is no need to worry so much. "Then What happened in there? ""I… I just wasn't feeling it ,No it's not you, I just needed clear my head "
Author pov "You still look so gloomy, huh?" He kissed her silky straight hair. Antonia was seated in front of the dressing mirror, detangling her hair with a straightener brush when Marconi came in and kissed her head."You are back early….""Yeah , I was free". A lie. He had a lot to do but still chose Antonia over everything. "Get dressed, we are eating out." He told her, walking away from where she was to the wardrobe"A date?"She had hardly gotten the memory of the previous off her mind and now another. "Yeah…""I don't think I… I mean I…" Antonia wants to turn down the offer at the same time not hurting his feelings. Marconi noticed the hesitance in her voice. "It's fine if you do not want to go ." Of course it wasn't fine, he just didn't want to impose a decision on her. Antonia dropped her brush and faced sides away from the mirror to him."I'm sorry…. I'm just not In the mood."He went to where she was seated again He bent down to the level she was seated . He h
Author She lied again. She Couldn't help it. If she could tell him that she wanted to leave toa different restaurant then the question of " why she wanted " was sure going to pop up and then she would have to lie all over again . She just decided to keep up, keeping the diner going well without having to panic at the end of the day ."Antonia …. Marconi touched her hand and brought her back to reality. She was so lost in her own thoughts thinking about what should have been ignored that she didn't know the menu and the waiter was waiting to take her order.. Oh sorry.. .I will have the Salmon en papillote. She told him and yes champagne please. "Marconi Already placed his order. He requested for Bouillabaisse The waiter nodded and left the table. What Antonia tried so much to hide was written all over her;her worries. The waiter left and again she was lost in her world. Marconi had been observing her cautiously since they arrived at the venue . At first he didn't want to sa