Chapter 114: Chapter 114

(Vivienne)

"Mm now that's better...you blessed with magical hands kid" I moaned when Kyan was busy massaging my feet. He did this every morning, at first I thought he was just teasing me but for four months he had been doing this.

"That's because I'm handsome kid...I can be your man okay" Kyan replied with a frown and looked at me. I rolled my eyes in annoyance knowing he never ceased to remind me that he could be my boyfriend. He was ridiculous and a spoiled brat. Victor had spoiled his baby bro way too much

"I don't think so...you are way too childish for my liking," I remarked sarcastically and crossed my arms over my chest and Kyan reacted with his mouth open as if I said something rude but I was right. With the way I was, I don't think I wanted a man who was the same age as me. I wanted someone mature who understood relationships

"So your future man...what type of man do you like...tall, muscular...grumpy, handsome...rich...older"Kyan went on listing all the qualities of an ideal man. I didn't know if he was describing his older brother or just his foolishness. I didn't know what to say but looking at him rubbing my feet with his expression fixed on my delicate feet I had to say despite everything he was innocent and charming

"No...I prefer not so rich...I want a simple man...he has to be talented...cares about only me...buys me flowers in the morning" I said after some time, Kyan was wrong, I didn't want a rich man. Riches were nothing but material things. What I wanted was someone who put me first. Someone who made me feel special and was proud of me. Maybe he was right about one thing, I wanted someone older than me

"Oh...so I guess you are a girl after all"Kyan said with chuckles as he looked at me, stopped then burst out into laughter. I was at a loss not sure if I said anything funny

"You jerk...what did you think of me...I'm girl stupid" I lashed out and smacked his head and messed up his hair and shoved his hands away from me. He was still laughing at me which made me get up from the sofa I was sitting in

"Hahaha, you look so cute when angry...tell you what...such a man...your description is my brother...he has all those qualities, "Kyan said in between laughter as he pushed his hair back and rose to his feet. His words made me stop as I looked at him. I didn't say anything about Victor so why did he bring up his brother

"No...your brother is grumpy, he's rude and arrogant...I don't think he's a romantic type...I wonder if he can say cheesy lines to woo a woman" I said arching my brow in a thinking gesture. It did sound a little weird picturing Victor saying so many romantic words in that deep voice of his. I laughed in my heart because it was impossible and ridiculous

"Nope...you know, even though your hair is plastered to your forehead and you're a snotty mess... you've never looked lovelier," Kyan said, mimicking a deep voice as he looked at me with a playful expression. I frowned and reached for my hair then my forehead. I felt it and there was no hair. I took a long bath with Julia's help. I smelled delightful with the new perfume I got and I looked cute in what I was wearing

"Hahaha...why are you checking yourself," he asked shaking his head and I had the urge to give him a beating of a lifetime

"Get out...I look fine and my hair isn't messy" I told him straight but Kyan just shoved me down on the sofa and knelt before

"I didn't say this...Victor did" he remarked with a playful wink and made me lean back to the sofa. My brows knitted together wondering why he said that

"Meaning?"

"Well I heard him say those words to a girl" he started but stopped and reached his head for my belly. He was invading my privacy but his words made my heart race. Who was the girl he said such words to?

Coming from a man like him the words Kyan said were pure attraction. It meant he liked the girl no matter how she looked. He wasn't attracted to her beauty because beauty could fade with time but he meant he liked her character, her pure heart no matter what

"Kyan since Victor's wife is dead...do you think he...he likes someone...who did he say those words to?"I asked in pure desperation but he was busy feeling my belly. As annoying as he was. He could tell me something. Why did he say something which made me feel restless and somehow envious? Did this mean Victor liked another woman

"I think the baby is sleeping...can you feel him or her?"Kyan asked and tried to listen. I shoved his head away from my belly but he ended up holding my hands in place. I was at a loss hence I let him rest his head on my belly

"How small is it... what's it like to have it in there...do you feel heavy" he kept on muttering as he remained there annoying me. He started something but didn't finish it. I was agitated as well as angry at him or was it Victor

"So about the girl he said this to, well it's…"Kyan said but stopped when we heard the door to the private lounge open and it was Victor

"B...bro...I thought you left," Kyan said as he stumbled to get up but ended up falling on the floor and groaning in pain. I shrugged and averted my eyes from Victor who didn't seem so pleased to find his little bro close to me. What I noticed about him but the fact that Kyan told me Victor's secret about a certain girl he had the hots for. I didn't want to see his face

"Out now"Victor made a low yell directed at Kyan. It was fascinating how Kyan was so scared of Victor because he left the lounge at lightning speed and the glass doors closed.

It was just Victor and me left. I didn't want him bothering me, especially with what he had been doing lately

"Aren't you coming?" he spoke after an amount of silence in the room. I ignored him and stared out. The private lounge had a beautiful forest view, and the back of the mansion was all green and breathtaking.

Instead of a wall made with bricks or other. There was just a glass wall with curtains which could be drawn apart and let the beautiful sun rays sip in and the cold breeze blowing around

"No...I'm tired sir...I told Monica that I'm staying here" I replied without even looking at him and crossed my arms over my chest. We were supposed to go to the baby store and buy some things. I was the one who begged Victor to let us buy things for the baby and it was the day unfortunately I didn't want

"Fine," he said right away and I heard movements. The door opened and closed and I knew he left. Why was it so hard for me to just control my emotions? I felt bad knowing I wanted something which wasn't mine. How on Earth did this happen? I was so confused that I decided to go out in the garden for a walk. Gripping the armrest of the sofa, I pushed myself up trying to get up but it was hard knowing I had put on some extra weight

"Ouch ouch"I gasped when I felt a sharp pain and was about to fall back when I was caught by surprise

"Careful" that deep soft concerned voice and strong arms wrapped around my back securely. I looked up and my eyes met with Victor's sharp brown eyes. I thought he left, the door opened and he left so how come he was still there

"I'm...I'm…"

"You shouldn't get upset over something so useless... Ms. Payton whatever you are thinking is not it," he said as he gently pulled me to him. I was stunned when my hands rested on his chest while he circled me

"Really...can you read minds, sir?"I asked sarcastically, looking straight into his eyes. He blinked a few times focusing his eyes on me

"Not everyone's mind...but someone's mind is like an open book to me" he murmured and I saw a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. Was he smiling

"What are you thinking?"I mumbled but my voice came out all hoarse and soft that I swore it didn't sound like my voice which was all needy. His red sexy lips parted slightly and I recalled something.

I have tasted them before. The thought of locking his lips with mine had me feeling strange as a cold chill ran down my spine. I swallowed hard thinking of the passing of saliva on my throat.

"Ms. Payton" he muttered and closed his eyes when I reached for his face. By now we were standing so close that I couldn't hold myself. His scent numbed every part of my body that moved except for my heart which pounded loudly against my chest

"Sir…" the word escaped as I caressed his face and his beard. He was ready to go but why at 10 AM. He normally left as early as 6 or 8 but today he seemed to be taking his time

"Next time don't come to my office unannounced" he lowered his eyes down and looked at me with a soft gaze. By now our noses were touching and I could feel his hot breath. His mouth was an inch from mine. The urge to kiss was there. The strange string which pulled us towards each other was even stronger and irresistible

"Is there someone else who is allowed to come?"I mumbled and moved closer. He didn't move back but I felt his grip around me tighten. His lips connected with my cheek since I tilted my head away

"What are you thinking about?" he murmured hoarsely and slid his hand up to my neck and pulled me so close to him that I heard him exhale heavily. His large hand gripped my neck and he snuggled to my neck.

I rested my head on his chest and wrapped my arms around his back. This was a full hug and both of us had some tension to release. My body was reacting such that I tightened my grip. Words had no room when actions spoke louder

"If you show up at my office then I'm damn sure no work will be done...do you want me to be bankrupt?"  he muttered and moved away. I didn't want him to but he ended up cupping my face and I was surprised. I felt cold liquid settle on my soft skin as newly melted snow crystals. My heart picked up a beat not sure if Victor could hear it but his gaze was sharp and piercing.

It was as if he could indeed read your mind or see right through your soul. My hands fisted his front coat tightly fearing he could let go of me but his hands and arms  were so strong that I felt secure

"I…"I was about to say when the door suddenly burst open startling me

"Vivienne the car is ready...what's taking you so…" it was Monica who barged in without knocking and like a fool I slipped out of Victor's embrace and moved aside with lightning speed

"Well...I'm ready...I'll grab my purse and...phone"I said nervously and tried to pass but Victor was blocking my way he moved away when I bumped into him awkwardly

"Your purse is already downstairs...you knew we were going out shopping right" Monica added looking at me with creased brows and shifted to the victor who didn't seem to give a damn

"I'll go downstairs sorry," I said and left the room without looking. I wondered if Monica would scold me for this but I prayed she wouldn't say anything.