A novel of passion's flame chapter 37
ALEXANDER POV
"You look gorgeous," I whispered, my eyes locked on hers. A soft blush spread across her cheeks as she smiled lightly. "Thank you," she replied.
Her gentle tone sent my heart racing,I could sense that she was nervous and so was I, I took a deep breath, remembering the flowers in my hand. This was the perfect moment.
I presented the bouquet to her, smiling softly. Her cheeks flushed a deeper shade of pink as she accepted the flowers.
"It's pretty," she murmured, inhaling the fragrance delicately. A look of delight spread across her face.
"Just like you," I added, my voice low. Her cheeks flushed again, and she inhaled the scent once more, a soft smile on her lips. "Thank you," she whispered, smiling softly.
As she gazed at the flowers, I couldn't help but notice the way her eyes lit up. It was as if the simple gesture had brought her immense joy. I felt a warmth spread through my Chest as I looked at her.
I smiled, feelin relief that she liked them. "I'm glad you like them," I said, my voice a little softer.
She looked up at me, smiling softly."I love them," she said softly.
I took a step closer to her, my eyes locked on hers. "I'm glad," I repeated, my voice low and husky. "
"I have something else for you," I added my eyes locked on hers.
Her face lit up with excitement. "Really?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "What's that?"
I pulled out the bracelet I had specially designed for her, and her eyes widened in awe. "Oh my God," she murmured, staring at the sparkling diamonds.
But then, to my surprise, she shook her head. "No, no, I can't take it," she said, her voice firm. "It must be so expensive. I don't deserve all this. Please take it back."
I frowned, taken aback by her refusal. She deserves it, She deserves so much more.
"You don't like it?" I asked, trying to keep my tone light.
She hesitated, her eyes still fixed on the bracelet. "N...no, I do. It's just...I don't deserve all this."
"Stop," I said, my voice firm but gentle. "You deserve this and so much more. I'll be hurt if you don't take this. It's a gift for you, and I won't let you reject it."
She looked up at me, her eyes searching mine. And then, slowly, she nodded. "Okay, I'll accept your gift, Alexander," she said softly.
I smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "Great!" I exclaimed, taking her hand and gently fastening the bracelet around her wrist.
She gasped as she looked at the sparkling diamonds. "It's so beautiful," she whispered, her fingers tracing the bracelet softly.
I smiled, feeling my heart swell against my chest."You deserve it," I said, my voice low and husky. "You deserve to be happy, and I want to be the one to make you happy."
Tears began to fall from her eyes, and I felt my heart ache. I reached out, gently wiping away her tears with my thumb.
"Don't thank me," I whispered, my lips brushing against her ear. "You deserve this. I want you to always be happy. I don't want to see tears in those pretty eyes of yours...I love you."
Her tears kept falling, but a small smile played on her lips. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I love you too."
We smiled at each other widely before I decided to speak up again.
"Are you ready?" I asked, my voice low. She nodded enthusiastically, her teeth grazing her lips. I groaned inwardly, my eyes fixed on her mouth. I pulled her close, my gaze burning with intensity.
Fuck her scent Always messed with my senses. Was that normal?
She gasped, her wide eyes locked on mine. "Don't bite your lips like that around me," I warned, brushing my fingers against her exposed back, They felt soft...So smooth and she shivered against my touch.
"Unless you want me to pin you against this car and kiss you until you can't breathe."
Her face flushed a deep shade of pink. "I...I'm sorry," she stammered.
I smirked, gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "Don't apologize," I whispered. "Are you ready to go?"
She nodded shyly, her eyes still sparkling with embarrassment. "Y...yes," she replied softly. "Where are we going?"
I winked at her, chuckling as she blushed again. "You'll see," I teased, opening the car for her and she got in right after smiling at me.
NORA'S POV
The city lights sparkled like diamonds. Neon signs glowed with bright colors. Streetlights shone with a warm, golden light. As we glided down the winding road, my attention was on Alexander's strong, veiny hands grasping the wheel, leaving me wondering how rough and soft his touch could be.
His stubble was perfectly trimmed, accentuating his angular jawline. The subtle scent of his cologne wafted through the air, leaving me breathless. As he focused on the road, his eyes narrowed, and his jaw clenched in concentration. I felt a flutter in my chest, my skin tingling with warmth.
He's just so handsome... The most good-looking man I had ever laid my eyes on. His chiseled features, piercing eyes that set my body on fire, and strong jawline made me shiver. I still couldn't believe I was going on a date with him... it was like a dream come true, and I was a lucky girl.
The way he stared at me made me feel like I was going to explode. He looked at me like he wanted to devour me, and I felt a blush rise to my cheeks. I had told Beth that the dress was almost too revealing, too daring, but I couldn't deny that I looked extremely hot in it. I felt beautiful and sexy, and I wanted to drive Alexander crazy.
Something about his intense eyes on me gave me goosebumps... I loved it when he looked at me.
My fingers instinctively traced the bracelet on my wrists and I found myself smiling. I still couldn't believe that he gave me this, I'm sure it costs millions and he bought it for me. My heart warmed against my chest. I'd forever cherish this... keep it with me forever.
He even gave me my favorite flowers, Peonies. It was such a sweet gesture,I had no idea how he knew they were my favorite but the fact that he gave me that made me happy.
He was not only handsome and charming but he was also kind and sweet.
I suddenly felt his strong, rough hands on my bare thighs and I felt a jolt of electricity ran through my body. His touch was rough, yet gentle, sending shivers down my spine.
I felt a blush rise to my cheeks as our eyes met, the intensity of his gaze making my heart skip a beat.
The car gradually came to a stop and we pulled up to the restaurant, I couldn't help but feel excited. The building was elegant and beautiful, with a facade that seemed to shimmer in the fading light.
Alexander smiled as he helped me out of the car. "Welcome to Chez Pierre," he said, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "I hope you're hungry."
I nodded, feeling a flutter in my chest. I had heard of Chez Pierre, of course - it was one of the most famous restaurants in the city. I couldn't believe that Alexander had brought me here.
Alexander led me to our table, which was situated by a large window overlooking the city. My eyes went wide as I realized that I could see almost the whole city.
"This is incredible," I breathed, turning to Alexander with a smile.
He smiled back."I know right" he said, pulling out my chair for me.
As I looked around the restaurant, I noticed that we were the only ones there. The tables were all set, and the candles were lit, but there was no one else in sight.
"Is... um... is the restaurant closed?" I asked Alexander, feeling a little confused.
Alexander shook his head."No, it's not closed," he said. "I just... Uhm... reserved the entire restaurant for the evening."
I felt my eyes widen in surprise. "You did?" I asked in surprise.
Alexander nodded, his smile growing wider. "I wanted to make sure that we had a... private evening without people staring and to avoid gossips" he said, his eyes locked on mine.
"Oh"I murmured, smiling lightly.
And then suddenly,A waiter appeared out of nowhere, bearing a bottle of wine and two glasses. Alexander nodded to him, and the waiter began to pour the wine into the glasses.
He bowed and then left. We clicked our glasses together, grinning widely and then I took a sip of the champagne.
Damn. It tastes really nice. I flushed when I noticed Alexander was staring at me intensely.
"What?"I asked, blushing embarrassingly.
He chuckled. "Nothing,I just can't take my eyes off you. You look really beautiful tonight"
I felt the heat rise again. "Thank you,Beth Deserves all the credits"I chuckled, recalling how she'd said that Alexander would lose his mind when he sees me and I think it's actually working.
"Ah,Your crazy friend"He chuckled and I laughed. "How long have you both been friends?"
Since I escaped from my horrible father.
"About five years now, She's not just a friend but a sister to me. She means a lot to me"
Alexander expression softened. "You're very lucky to have found a friend like that"He said,his voice low and gentle.
"Yeah I am, she's family," I smiled.
"Speaking of family, do you have siblings?" he asked,His eyes filled with curiousity.
I shook my head."No, I'm an only child. My mother died while giving birth to me, so I only had my dad."
Alexander's expression softened, his eyes filled with empathy. "I'm sorry about that," he said softly.
I felt a lump form in my throat as he asked his next question. "What about your dad? How's he?"
I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. I hated talking about my dad but I can't hide things forever. Alexander deserves to know.
"Uhm...I...I don't know," I stammered, my voice barely above a whisper. "He wasn't really the best dad to me."
Alexander's eyes locked onto mine, filled with concern. "Do you want to talk about it?" he asked softly, reaching out to take my hand.
I felt a flutter in my chest as his fingers intertwined with mine. It was a gentle, comforting touch, and it gave me the courage to continue.
"He blamed me for my mother's death," I said, my voice shaking. "He hated me so much. He would hit me, beat me up, starve me. He'd lock me in the basement for days without food or water."
Alexander's grip on my hand tightened, his eyes filled with rage. "I'm so sorry," he whispered.
I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself. "One day, he came home drunk and tried to touch me. He wanted to rape me, but I hit him with a rod and he fell. So I escaped."
A tear slipped out of my eye as I recalled the painful memory of my past. Alexander's thumb stroked my hand, offering comfort.
"I don't know if he's alive or dead, and I don't care," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I hope he's dead, because I went through so much in his hands. He treated me so badly."
Alexander's expression was a mixture of shock, anger, and sadness. He looked like he was struggling to process what I had just told him.
"I'm so sorry, Nora," he whispered. "No one deserves to go through what you went through. You're safe now, and I'm here for you."
I felt a lump form in my throat as I looked at Alexander.
"Thank you, Alexander," I said, smiling lightly. "Just talking about it makes me feel a little better."
Alexander nodded, His grip on my hand tightening. "You're strong, Nora," he said. "I don't know if I could have done what you did."
I smiled. "I did what I had to do," I said. "I wasn't going to let my dad ruin my life."
"You're amazing, Nora," he smiled widely "And I'm so glad I met you and I feel so lucky to have you in my life"
I blushed at his words, feeling a warmth spread through my chest. No one had ever made me feel so good like this. Alexander had a way of making me feel like the most important person in the world.
As we sat there,The waiter returned with our food and we began to eat. He began to talk about his childhood memories and his likes and dislikes. I felt more at ease while I listened to him talk more about himself.
God. I love this man so much.
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After we had dinner,We danced together and then he took me to the Griffith observatory. The moment felt amazing,The city lights twinkled below us like a million stars and the view of Hollywood was breathtaking.
We walked around the observatory chatting and I never wanted to leave but we had to cuz it was getting late already and now we were on our way back home.
We finally reached and I got out of the car slowly and shivered as the cold hair hit my bare skin. Alexander wrapped his arms around my waist as we walked into the house and I smiled nervously.
I didn't want anyone to see him holding me like this. It was late so everyone was probably asleep by now and that made me feel more at ease.
We finally got to the front of my room door and he slowly unwrapped his arms around him making me lost the warmth of his hands on my body.
"Thank you for tonight"He said softly. "I had an incredible time"
I smiled up at him widely. "I had an amazing time too"I responded.
He smiled softly. "I'm glad to hear that"
I leaned in closer and kissed his cheeks softly. I saw a flush rise up his cheeks and I blinked in shock.
He was blushing! Unbelievable!
I chuckled. "Good night Alexander"I turned around to leave but as I turned to leave, Alexander's hand shot out, grasping my arm and pulling me back into his chest.
"I want a real kiss," he whispered, his eyes fixed on my lips, making my heart skip a beat. I gasped, trying to pull away from him, but he held me firm.
"W-what if someone sees?" I stammered, glancing around nervously. "We'd get caught."
Alexander's expression didn't change, his eyes still burning with desire. "I don't care," he whispered, his lips inches from mine, sending shivers down my spine.
My heart pounded hard against my chest as he leaned in closer. "Kiss me, or I won't let you go into your room tonight," he teased, his voice low and husky.
I felt a surge of excitement mixed with a little fear. "W-what?" I stammered, my face growing hot with embarrassment.
Alexander just smirked, his eyes filled with amusement like he was enjoying my reaction and I took a deep breath, my hands pressing against his chest, feeling the hardness of his muscles beneath my fingertips.
"Okay, I'll do it, but just for a few seconds," I whispered, my voice barely audible.
I leaned in, my lips barely touching his as I kissed him softly. My mouth was gentle. Alexander's eyes fluttered closed, his lips parting slightly as he welcomed me in. His hands rose, cradling my face as he deepened the kiss, his tongue tracing the curve of my lips.
As our lips danced together, Alexander's hands rose to my hair, his fingers tangling in the strands as he gently yet firmly pulled me closer. His grip was rough, yet gentle, sending shivers down my spine. His fingers massaged my scalp, sending waves of pleasure through me.
His thumbs traced the curve of my jaw, his touch sending sparks flying through my body. I felt my hair pulled back, exposing my neck to his hungry lips.
I panted softly, tightening my grip against his hair and he groaned softly. The kiss was supposed to be for just a few seconds but now we were lost in lust.
His mouth trailed down my skin, sending shivers down my spine. He found the soft spot just below my ear and sucked gently, making me let out a moan.
I threw my head back against the wall, giving him more access to my neck. Alexander took advantage of it, his lips and tongue working together to drive me wild. Suddenly, he moved to my earlobe, taking it between his teeth and nibbling gently. I felt a jolt of pleasure run through my body, and I moaned again, my hands grasping for his shoulders to pull him closer.
"Fuck"He breathed out against my lips and I let out a whimper. "I love it so fucking much when you make this sounds for me but we have to stop"
I looked up at Alexander, my eyes locking onto his. His face was inches from mine, his eyes burning with desire. I could feel his warm breath on my skin, sending shivers down my spine.
I nodded, still feeling dazed from our kiss. Alexander's hands were still tangled in my hair, his fingers gently massaging my scalp.
"I'm sorry," he whispered, his eyes locked onto mine. "I didn't mean to get carried away."
I smiled softly, feeling a warmth spread through my chest. "You didn't," I whispered back. "I wanted you to."
Alexander's eyes flashed with desire, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he leaned in and gently brushed his lips against mine.
"Good night, Nora," he whispered.
"Good night, Alexander," I replied, smiling softly.
As I turned to leave, Alexander's hand shot out, grasping my arm and pulling me back into his chest. "I'll see you tomorrow," he whispered, his lips brushing against my ear.
I nodded.
With that, Alexander released me, and I slipped into my room. I fell on the bed, smiling widely into the sheets.
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AUTHORESS POV.
August exhaled a stream of smoke, his gaze fixed on the cityscape below. The sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the air, and a sly smile spread across his face. He knew she'd come.
Tricia approached him, her eyes blazed with anger.
"August, What was that video all about?" she sneered, her eyes burning with rage.
"Exactly what you saw,Your perfect prince charming is having an affair with the poor girl..."August laughed mockingly, watching Tricia's expression in amusement as he inhaled more smoke.
"That Whore... I'd fucking deal with her for getting close to what's mine, What do you want August? I'm willing to help you"
"That's the spirit,I want a little favour from you and I want it executed tomorrow morning"
"What's that?... You can't hurt Alexander. All I want is for you to End Nora"
August Smirked, If only she knew what he had in mind. He wasn't just going to take life out of Nora but he was going to do the same to his brother. He was going to make him beg for death,He was going to make him beg for his daughter and his mother life . And Tricia, She was just a pawn to him. The moment he succeeds with his plans, He'd squeeze life out of her also.
A smile played on his lips as he imagined all this dreams of his come true. "I want you to get me my brother's daughter. I want her tomorrow"