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“Well hello Mr. King, I have missed you terribly,” she says with a sultry look in her eyes.
“Grrr and I you Bella. It’s taking all my strength not to throw you over my shoulder and carry you into that bedroom.”
Bella giggles as she blushes. “Hold that thought handsome. First, we eat. Take a seat and I’ll bring it over.”
I sit at the island. There’s a bottle of wine and two glasses set out. I open it and pour. Bella brings over our plates and I am overwhelmed with emotion. It’s cottage pie…and it’s my absolute favourite. My mum used to make it for me all the time. I haven’t eaten it since she died and I haven’t wanted to. But today, I can’t think of anything I would rather eat here and now with Bella.
“Is everything ok Damien? Do you not like cottage pie?” She must be able to see the emotion in my eyes. “I know it’s not very exciting, but I remember you said you missed home cooked food and this is one of my favourites so I thought it would be nice for change?”
“It’s perfect Bella.” Her arms wrap around my shoulders giving me a little squeeze. She kisses the top of my head before sitting down next to me. We sit in silence for a few minutes, eating the delicious homemade meal and drinking our wine. I have never felt happier and more at home.
Once we have started to satisfy our appetites, we talk about our day. Bella apologises on behalf of Tiffany and Mike for ruining my gifts and can’t thank me enough for my thoughtful gestures. I wish to God they were from me. My mind is in overdrive and I’m furious with whoever is sending these things to Bella. They obviously want to upset her, and this makes my blood boil. I will kill anyone that even tries to hurt a hair on her head. I try and keep myself neutral. I don’t want to lie Bella but her worrying will only make things worse. I’m sure this person or people want to hurt me but are going through Bella to do so. I don’t know what their endgame is but I’m going to find out.
Bella stands and takes our empty plates to the dish washer. She bends over to load the plates in the bottom drawer. Her short pjs raise up as she does so, exposing the perfection of a backside she has. That’s all I need. I am on my feet and behind her in an instant. She giggles and stands at my presence. I spin her around, pick her up and throw her over my shoulder. I slap her bottom and she lets out a playful scream.
“Put me down Damien.” She laughs and wriggles. I march us into my bedroom then the lights turn on and I throw her on the bed.
“Lights two!” I command.
Bella lies on her back holding herself up on her elbows. I stand at the bottom of the bed. She’s perfect. So naturally beautiful. Her blue eyes hold mine, her cheeks are flushed a little pink. Her tongue flicks out and wets her plump lips. I loosen my tie and throw it to the floor. I unbutton my shirt and dispose in the same way.
“Take them off Bella!” I instruct. Bella’s eyes are taking in my chest, her eyes roam down to my pants and she notices my growing arousal trying to escape. Her eyes visibly light up which adds to the urgency to free myself. Bella pulls her top over her head and slips off her shorts then she throws them at me with a giggle. I catch them and bury my face into them. I inhale while keeping eye contact with her. I think her arousal just stepped up a notch.
“Lie back and open your legs.” Bella does as I say. With her back flat on the bed and her knees bent, she opens wide for me. There she is in all her glory, glistening and ready for me, only me. My Bella.
Bella
It’s Saturday 5:00am. I’m sitting up in bed and my anxiety is through the roof. I didn’t sleep a wink last night. I have this terrible feeling something bad is going to happen but I know it’s just my mind playing tricks on me. I try not listening to my anxious voice and concentrate on my positive voice. I’m completely prepared, if not over prepared. I know my presentation off by heart and I have planned for every mishap. I have an emergency model if something should happen to my original. My model plan B is my bestie Chloe who is travelling down with my parents this morning. I have everything written down and stuck to the back of a colour chart in case my mind goes blank and I forget everything. I have two of all my tools and equipment. I have thought of every worst-case scenario and planned for it. It is going to be fine, I tell myself. I coloured my model’s hair yesterday and we had a full dress-rehearsal last night and everything went smoothly.
I may as well get up I think to myself. I’m not going to get to sleep now and lying here thinking things over is going to make me worse. The salon is closed today so we can prepare for tonight. I’m completely organised and I just need to get myself ready but it is too early for that. I slept at Damien’s last night. I spend most nights here now. I’m glad I am here. I think I would be freaking out even more if I was on my own. Damien’s breathing throughout the night has kept me sane. I quietly get up out of bed.
“Bella where are you going?” Damien sits bolt upright. There’s no sneaking past him.
“I can’t sleep so I thought I’d get up and make a drink,” I whisper.
“I’ll come with you.”
“No really I’m fine- you go back to sleep,” I insist.
“No, I’m up, come on I’ll make us some coffee.” Damien puts his arm around me and gives me a little squeeze. He knows I’m freaking out. Damien distracts me all morning. He fills me with confidence and makes me feel so much better. He really is a remarkable man.
My parents and Chloe are due to arrive any minute. Damien and I are waiting at the front of the hotel to meet them. Damien has arranged for George to pick them up from Euston train station in the limo. He insisted, in true Damien form, so I couldn’t refuse. Plus, my mum and Chloe will have loved it. I also can’t imagine my dad catching the tube so I am very grateful. I have butterflies and I’m giddy with excitement. I can’t wait to see my parents and Chloe and I can’t wait for my parents to meet Damien. I hope they like him. I start to get a little panicky- what if they don’t like him? He is a bit older than me and he’s a very strong man in physical ability and personality.
Oh God. Damien squeezes my hand and pulls me in for a hug. He takes a deep breath smelling my hair. I love it when he does this. He tilts my head up to his and looks at me in the eyes. “Everything is going to be fine. I’ll be on my best behaviour I promise.” He smiles his handsome smile and kisses me on my lips. It is all I need to settle my nerves and just in time as the limo pulls up in front of us.
George gets out and opens the back door. Chloe jumps out with and excited scream. “Bella!!” Chloe dances over to me and gives me the biggest hug. She kisses me all over my face making me giggle. “I’ve missed you so much Bella and I’m so excited for tonight- eeek!”
She lets go of me and throws her arms around Damien, much to his surprise. Damien is not an affectionate man and doesn’t show his feelings. (Well apart from in the bedroom.) He hates this sort of thing but he takes it well bless him. He taps Chloe on the back and releases her arms from around his neck.
“It’s nice to see you again too Chloe,” he says with grin.I look back to the limo and out steps my mum with the help of my dad.
“Mum” I make my way over and hug them both. Tears fill my eyes and I’m overwhelmed with emotion.
“Hey come on petal,” says my dad.
“I’m just so happy to see you.”
“And we you sweetheart.” We have another moment and then I walk them over to Damien.
