Ruins of Our Love #wattys2015

Chapter 11

Why is it so hot in here?? I tried to move, but I find that I am stuck, to a heavy man with his strong arms around me.

"Stephan, wake up!" He simply stirred and didn't budge.

"Stephan!! I need to go to work!" Remembering that today is Monday, I would have loads of work piled up and I have a board meeting later. Shit! I have no clothes here!"

"Fucking hell, Stephan! Get the fuck up! I have work and I have no clothes in here!" I started to raise my voice. I hate being late. I'd rather wait for people than have them wait for me. A trait I inherited from my father.

Suddenly, Stephan is looming over me. A third of his weight is on me, I can feel his morning wood against my stomach. Gulping, I tried to wiggle my way out of his cage.

"Fuck, Alexa. If you keep wiggling like that I'm gonna do things we'd both regret. Especially with that filthy mouth of yours, I'd give you a well-deserved spanking first," I blushed heavily. His morning voice is husky and.. um.. hot. Alexa! Get a grip on yourself! He is using you, remember! My subconscious painfully reminds me of my tragic marriage, that is officially in about a week from now! How did the time go so fast? I'm getting married next Saturday!

"I have to work, Stephan! Let me go!" I reply hastily. This position is dangerous and puts me in a vulnerable spot. Damn!

"Fine! I'll send you to Leeya's. Let me shower first." He finally got off me and headed to the bathroom. I put on my clothes from yesterday and headed to the kitchen to make coffee for Stephan and tea for myself. After finally convincing myself that its okay to drink tea, as long as its not mint and green tea, I'll survive.

After a while, Stephan appeared in the kitchen, wearing a dark grey suit with a cream colored tie. His hair is messy as usual. He looks good. Daniel looks better. Especially with his naughty navy blue tie that does things. Shaking my head off that unwanted memory, I greet Stephan,"Good morning. How do you like your coffee?"

"Black, one sugar please. Thank you, Alexa." We sipped our drinks quietly. Thoughts about last night ran through my head.

Breaking the silence, I asked,"Why did you kiss me Stephan?"

"I'm your husband-to-be. Is it wrong? And I was trying to make you feel better. Which worked, you fell back asleep right?"

"Don't flatter yourself, Mr Grant. I took pills to help me sleep before dinner." I replied.

"Pills? You take pills, Alexa??" He was astounded. Shit! Why the hell did I say that?

"N..no.. I meant I had a flu and took some drowsy pills to help with the flu." I lied through my teeth hoping he would believe me.

He smirked,"Don't ever lie to me, Alexa. I'm letting it go because I don't have the right for answers yet. Next saturday however. Come, let me take you home."

I refrained from rolling my eyes at his words. Instead I followed him to his car. He dropped me off at Leeya's and walked me to the lobby.

"I'll drop by tonight. Since the wedding planner has everything planned,and we have a week of relaxing before the wedding, I thought you might wanna go on a date with me. Please?" He asked, full of charm and grace,

I am not sure what to make of this. I decided to agree, thinking it might help me forget about Daniel. "Err.. sure?"

"Great. I'll pick you up here at 8." He held my face in his hands and kissed my lips goodbye. It wasn't just a peck. It was an owning kiss. Or rather grateful? I'm not sure.

I was so lost in his kiss I almost didn't hear the click of the cameras nearby.

"Mr Grant! Mr Grant! Is this your current flavor of the month?? Miss! Miss! What's your name?" paparazzi flooded us with questions and cameras were flashing. Stephan's bodyguard plus driver,James quickly assisted us into the building, warding off the photographers.

"What was that?!" I yelled at Stephan in the elevator.

He smirked. He fucking smirked! "Never seen papparazi before, Miss Miller?" I rolled my eyes. He is so infuriating! I knew he was famous, but I didn't know he would be that famous till his life would be constantly intruded like some celebrity.

I didn't say anything else and neither did he. He dropped me off at Leeya's door and kissed my cheek goodbye and left. Huh. Typical.

"Lexie!! Welcome back!" Leeya greeted me with glee.

"Tell me everything!! Wait.. first tell me why is there photographers on my front lawn?" Ah.. the Stone inquisition.

I sigh. If I don't respond, Leeya would never leave me alone." He is famous enough that people notice my "relationship" with Seattle's most eligible bachelor. And the bastard took me to his home last night instead of here. Then I woke up in the middle of the night cause of a dream and he comforted me and I let him! I even fell asleep in his arms afterwards! And he asked me out on a date tonight! What is wrong with me!?" I took a deep breathe as I finish my ranting to Leeya.

"Wow. What a night. Sounds like you trust him, Lexie. It's okay to trust." She tried to reassure that whatever weird thing that is going on between me and Stephan is normal. I huffed and nodded at whatever she said. Then excused myself when she headed off to work cause I needed to get ready.

I drove to work. Thankfully the hospital is busy today so Clara and I had our hands full. Around noon I just remembered that I have an appointment with Dr Morrison today. I had Clara take over for an hour while I see the dreaded doctor.

"Welcome, Miss Miller. You made front page today!" The doctor greeted me excitedly.

Confused, I replied, "Huh?"

"Seattle's Most Wanted Eligible Bachelor finds his Mrs." Dr Morrison reads out a headline from the newspaper on his office table.

Shit!

Tada!! Two days in a row! I have no homework and decided to update today. Hope you enjoy it and please please pretty please with a cherry on top, rate, vote and comment!

xoxo EllaJ