A novel of passion's flame chapter 13
NORA'S POV
As I sat there, My cheeks still burning from what happened earlier. I couldn't help but feel mixed emotions,I was still shocked from what happened but at the same time, I couldn't deny the flutter in my chest whenever the thought crossed my mind.
I also couldn't deny the fact that I liked it_Oh my Gosh! What am I saying? What is happening to me?
I took another bite of my toast, trying to compose myself but my eyes kept drifting to Alexander who had gone back to his desk with a naughty smirk on his handsome face after he did that.
He was sitting on his desk at the moment,His eyes fixed on some papers in front of him but I could sense his awareness of him. It was as if he knew I was staring at him but he didn't even turn to look at me in return.
I was about to look away from him when his eyes locked onto mine. As I gazed into his eyes,My chest tightened with a pang of guilt. He's getting married soon and here I was tell drawn to him like a magnet.
It wasn't right,I shouldn't be feeling this way. I didn't know what to make off this mixed emotions but I knew one thing for sure- I was in trouble,Big trouble.
Because the more I spent time with Alexander,The more I felt drawn to him.
Just as I was lost in my thoughts, Alexander looked up from the papers and caught my eye. "Finished your breakfast?"He Asked,His voice low and husky.
I nodded, feeling shy. "Y-Yes thank you"
Alexander nodded and stood up. "Good,I have some work to attend to. Would you like to take a walk around the office?"
I nodded."Yes please, if that's not a problem with you"I said, feeling a little relieved,I needed some space to clear my head.
"Great! Dimitri will accompany you" Without waiting for my response,He picked the office telephone placing it behind his ear.
"Dimitri,I need you in my office in 30 seconds"He dropped the call and smiled at me.
"30 seconds, That's impossible"I chuckled. "You're really strict with your employees"
"I have to be"He responded and I nodded.
Just then a knock came on his door. "You can come in Dimitri"He said and the door opened revealing Dimitri.
"Yes Sir, You called for me. What can I help you with?"His tone was very polite and respectful.
"I want you to leave whatever you were doing and Show Miss Nora around, Can you do that?"
"Sure sir, That's not a problem"Dimitri smiled at me and I Smiled back. I like him already,I think we'd really get along.
"Quit the smiling"Alexander's voice was sharp and commanding.
Dimitri expression changed immediately and I frowned.
Why did Alexander say that?
"You Both can leave now"He murmured with a sigh and Dimitri nodded leading me out of Alexander's office before closing the door behind him.
As Dimitri led me out of Alexander's office,I couldn't help but feel confused and curious about what Alexander said to Dimitri.
"Dimitri, Can I ask you something?"I said as we walked down the hallway.
Some employees were staring at me and whispering between themselves and it made me really uncomfortable.
"Of course Miss Nora, You can ask me anything"Dimitri replied, Smiling at me.
"Why did Alexander tell you to quit smiling?"I asked,My curiosity getting the better of me.
Dimitri's expression turned serious. "To be honest, I'm not entirely sure but I think it might have had something to do with you"
I raised an eyebrow, Confused. "Me?"
Dimitri nodded. "Although I just met you with him Today but I kinda noticed Mr knights is quite.... Protective of you Miss Nora and I also think he might have felt threatened by my smile"He laughed at the last part.
I felt a flutter in my chest at Dimitri's words. Was it possible that Alexander was Jealous? No I can't believe that, it's impossible!
"You know he's getting married right?"I responded, playfully.
"Yeah,To a Spoilt rich brat"He rolled his eyes and I laughed.
"Kinda noticed"I mumbled. "But Alexander likes her just the way she is so that's all that matters"
Dimitri let out a snort. "I do not think Mr Knights has feelings for her.... Well there's a reason behind them getting married though"
"Oh"I muttered, unsure of how to respond to that. "So uhm Dimitri,Tell me more about yourself?"I said,, with a gentle smile.
"My name is Dimitri as you know already....."He started and I chuckled. "I'm 24..."I let out a gasp. "You're 24?" He nodded.
"Wow,You look older than your age,I thought you were probably 27 or something"
"Aw,That really hurts my Ego"He cries faking a sniff and wiped a fake tear and I laughed again. "Wait.... Do I look that old?"His expression was filled with horror and I laughed out loudly again.
"Nahhh, You look perfect"I responded and he blushed, letting out a breath of relief.
"How old are you?"He asked. "21"I responded and he didn't look surprised.
"Kinda figured"
"Why then did you ask if you knew already?"
He shrugged. "Just to be sure"
"Okay so what's your favorite color?"I asked.
"White,You?"
"Same"I grinned.
"I feel like we'd get along really well, You don't mind being friends with me right?"He smiled, nervously.
"Sure, I'd love to be friends"My eyes lit up excitedly and he chuckled.
"You're really cute"He said and I coughed, Caught off guard by his words.
"Uhm, Thank you"I Smiled.
As we continued to walk and talk,I found myself feeling more and more at ease with Dimitri. He was easy to talk to and he seemed like a genuinely nice person.
But despite the friendly conversation,I couldn't shake off the feeling that Alexander was still watching me. I shrugged the feeling off smiling as I listened to Dimitri talk more about himself.
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ALEXANDER'S POV
As I watched Nora leave my office with Dimitri, A spark of Irritation flared through me. The way he smiled at her infuriated me, I couldn't help but feel a pang of Jealousy which only annoyed me more cuz I had no right to feel so protective of her.
My gaze remained fixed on them as they walked down the hallway and when I saw him blushing and her smiling... My grip instinctively tightened around my coffee cup.
What the fuck was so funny that is making her smile so much like that? She had never laughed with me like that and realization hit me.
Was I boring?
They laughed more and my Jaw clenched, She looked more beautiful when she smiled but I should be the one making her laugh not Dimitri.
What right did I have to feel this way? I was engaged, Bound by a promise I made to my mother.
I turned away from the window as I struggled to remain my composure. This was ridiculous! I was a grown man, Engaged to be married. I shouldn't be feeling this way towards Nora but I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was losing control.
My mind drifted back to what happened earlier, She had a panic attack and I wanted to protect and comfort her. I hated seeing her cry,it broke me to pieces and when I held her in my arms,it was as if she was made for me,Her body fitting perfectly with mine.
Her soft moan still echoed in my head making me almost go insane, I wanted to hear that sound again,To feel her body respond to my touches but I knew I couldn't.
I was Engaged and Nora was Off Limits.
I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down but my mind kept wandering back to My beautiful Nora.
I thought about the way she smiles,I wanted to fucking see her smile every second.Her Angelic voice...I never wanted to stop listening. Her pretty eyes...,Her hair that I so wanna badly run my fingers through them,Her blush...I never wanted her to stop blushing for me...I loved it when she blushes for me. Screw that, I loved everything about her.
I knew I was playing with fire.... But I couldn't help myself. She was a delicious temptation,a sweet indulgence I couldn't resist.
The loud ring of Phone disrupted my thoughts, I took it and frowned when I saw who it was.
I didn't want to answer it at first but then when the phone wouldn't stop ringing,I answered.
"What do you want Tricia?"I growled, trying to keep my patience "I'm at work and you're disturbing me, Let's talk when I get home"
"I'm sorry about what I said earlier Xander, Please Forgive me...."Her voice was too sweet and it made me even more irritated. "I'm really Sorry baby, I could make it up to you tonight"She said seductively.
I thought about her words for a moment, Maybe all I needed was a good distraction, Something to get Nora out of my system.
"Okay, I'll see you later"I ended the call.
But as I stood there,My eyes focused on Nora. I knew i was lying to myself.....