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“You look nice” she had said softly, seeing as he had almost shaken himself before responding, moving forward to take her arm.
“And you look…………..amazing” he had groaned, adding in a tortured voice ”God these two weeks are going to be hell if you keep looking like that”
Making Tessa once more chuckle as she had allowed him to take her arm and lead her to the waiting car.
The gala as it turned out had been a charity event, and Tessa had found herself in awe at the stars from both television and the big screen that she had recognised as they had all mingled prior to the meal itself. She had subconsciously moved in closer to Alexis, who had grinned down on her taking her hand and squeezing it encouragingly.
“You never said it was going to be a star parade” she had whispered to him, her eyes scanning the sea of people as she fought the urge to yell “look it’s …….”
Alexis however, had shrugged his shoulders.
“They are just normal people Tess”
Before he had dragged her over to meet Terry Brown, a man she instantly recognised, having seen all of his films. As they had approached, he had moved to give Alexis a big bear hug, loudly welcoming him, before looking at Tessa, his eyes wide with appreciation.
“And welcome to you too” he had said smoothly, his hand moving to take her fingers before kissing them, his eyes moving slowly over her.
“Now how have I ever missed you?” he had said, as Alexis had chuckled.
“Now Terry, I would appreciate it if you did not try to flirt with my fiancé”
He had said his voice full of laughter, as the other man had looked back at him with shock.
“Your fiancé” he had repeated loudly, making many of the other guests around turn to watch them, including many of the press members who moved around the area, photographing the beautiful and famous.
With that there had been a flurry of activity, as Tessa had found herself suddenly the attention of many of these, as they fired questions at her and Alexis, snapping picture after picture. Tessa had been happy to let him do the talking, feeling completely overwhelmed by the attention, smiling as he had placed his arms around her shoulders half for appearance and half so that he could lean down and gently whisper in her ear.
“This is like a band-aid …best to just get it over with”
Tessa looking up at him with a smile on her face as she had responded.
“Ouch!!”
Alexis laughing back down at her, this image being the one that she was to see the next day in many of the tabloids.
As the meal had been called, he had once more taken her hand and moved into the large beautifully presented hall, Tessa smiling at the other couple as they had taken their place at their table. Alexis had moved to kiss the woman’s cheek, as she had introduced him to her date. He had then introduced Tessa, seeing as the other woman had smiled warmly back at her.
“Tessa, I would like you to meet, Clara Laing, my best project manager”
Tessa had looked at the other woman, seeing as she had waved away the comment, but also noticing how happy she looked at it. Clara Laing was stunning, with a wonderful figure, which was shown off in the long silver blue tail dress she wore. With her sparkling blue eyes so full of laughter, and long blonde hair, scooped up to show off her graceful neck, she more than matched any of the starlets and famous actresses Tessa saw around her.
Speaking with a soft accent which still contained a hint of her French origins, Tessa had felt somehow wanting beside the woman. Clara however, had smiled back at her with a friendly look.
“I hear congratulations are in order” she had said softly, moving over to admire Tessa’s ring, a small sound of appreciation coming from her as she had smiled her approval at the gorgeous piece of jewellery.
“I am so happy for you both” she had continued looking over at Alexis and winking softly.
“About time this one was married” she had added with a laugh, before moving back over to her chair, Tessa noticing a strange look passing between the two.
The meal had been delicious and after eating, Tessa had once more moved around the embled celebrities on Alexis’s arm. This time more relaxed, happily accepting the many wishes for their engagement expressed by those they talked to, as the news had seemed to travel quickly around the crowd. She had chatted with many, soon finding herself at ease with the famous faces she had met, realising as he had put it…….they were just people, and finding that she had enjoyed the evening very much.
Alexis in turn had watched as she had smiled and been so quickly accepted by the many guests, once more happy at his choice of wife. Tessa was attentive as she listened to the new faces she had met, and she had quickly relaxed and been accepted into the company, able to mix so well with the embled dignitaries just as he had known she would. Yes Tessa Jones was the perfect wife for him, and she would be the perfect mother too he had known, as he had smiled contentedly.
That night as they had returned home, it had been late and she had allowed Alexis to walk her to her room. Stopping at the door she had smiled up at him.
“I had a good time” she had grinned seeing as his mouth had quirked.
“Yes……as first dates go…it was pretty good” he had replied with a small laugh, seeing as she had chuckled back at him nodding.
“Well…….goodnight then” she had whispered softly, as he had stepped forward, his hands moving to hold her shoulders before dropping a small kiss on her cheek. As his lips had touched, Tessa had felt the instant jolt of desire flooding through her, feeling as he had pulled back slightly his eyes scanning hers, his just as bright. With a soft groan he had moved closer, his mouth finding hers her lips parting welcoming his kiss. She could feel as her hands had snaked around his neck, feeling as he had pulled her even harder against him, his kiss demanding and passionate as his arms wrapped around her small waist. She had felt her head spinning with the sensations flooding her body, before whimpering feeling him pull back slightly, his forehead resting against hers. Whispering Greek words full of frustration, the sound had made her want him more as she had tried to kiss him again, shocking herself with her own actions. Shakily Alexis had stepped back, his eyes looking so longingly at her, as she had fallen against the wall, her legs feeling so weak, her eyes still full of the fire they shared, her lips red with his kisses as his eyes had looked back at her full of anguish and longing.
“This is going to be a VERY long two weeks” he had moaned softly, as she had felt her racing heart begin to slow down once more, blushing at how she had fallen against him so hungrily.
“I…I’m sorry” she had felt herself mutter, as he had shaken his head.
“No Cara…….we both want this ………oh my god how we want this” he had finished, so badly wanting to return to her arms and move into the bedroom with her. However, pulling himself up with all the determination he possessed, he had taken another step back.
“Tomorrow I will not be back till the afternoon. We can talk about the wedding plans then” he had said before watching as she had wordlessly nodded and moved into her room, her mind and body still feeling the effects of his touches and kisses, as she had scolded herself wondering what had gotten into her.
That night as she had sank into the soft bed; her mind had been full of Alexis. So like her grandfather, and yet so different she had thought to herself, once more remembering how he had kissed her, groaning softly at the memories as she had slipped into a sleep full of dreams of the tall handsome man who was to be her husband.
The next morning she had woken, frowning at the time, seeing that it was nearly 9 in the morning. She was not one to sleep longer than 8 usually, so quickly moving to the shower Tessa had gotten ready as quickly as possible, before moving down the stairs. The previous day Alexis had taken her on a tour of the large house, as Tessa had been in awe of the sheer size of it, hoping that she would be able to remember the many different rooms and their uses. Now stood at the base of the stairs she had frowned, trying to remember the way to the kitchen as moving down one of the corridors she had been rewarded, hearing the sound of dishes being moved. Slipping gently into the large fully fitted kitchen, she had seen the housekeeper stood before a long work top making what looked like a pie. As the door had softly clicked closed behind her, the other woman had turned, looking at Tessa with surprise.
“Good morning Madam” she had said respectfully, her eyes holding a touch of confusion in them.
“Can I help you?”
Seeing as the younger woman had stood shyly before her.
“I was just hoping to make a cup of coffee” she had answered with a small smile.
“I didn’t mean to interrupt”
The house keeper had given a small smile back, both women so unsure of the other.
“I will make that for you right away”
She had said adding,
“Mr Demitri did not show you the intercom?”
