Chapter 36: Chapter 36
The bodyguards bowed as they walked past them, Richard seemed not to notice anything else including the guests that were drooling over him. Devyn never stopped smiling at the bodyguards at the entrance.
“Welcome, sirs.” A giant bodyguard greeted them, directed them to a room. He unlocked the door with the key then they walked inside leisurely. The bodyguard stopped by the door as he had reached his stop, they took an elevator to the top floor meant for the VIP.
“I don't understand what we're doing here in SL Tower. Are you here to meet your client?”
“Actually I invited someone over here. He wants us to meet so…” He narrowed at him. They sidled out after the elevator slid open.
“Oh.” He gave a feeble response. He believed the person Richard invited must be someone important like them, so he only came to the tower for a conference with foreigners. Surprisingly when Devyn saw director Wilson, the least person he expected, he twitched his lips.
Wilson rose, he smiled brightly at Richard who didn't reciprocate or care at all. “Good day, Mr Sullivan.”
“Although I sent you an invite to the company but you refused, why here?” They sat on the same sofa opposite Wilson's.
Wilson grinned nervously. “I don't want anyone to know about our partnership.” He sat back carefully, facing them.
“We never had a partnership, Mr Wilson. Just do what I want and I'm going to give you the power you seek.”
“Mr Sullivan, Henrietta is the only one that suits the model. I don't know what happened in the past but I can't do it.”
“Can’t or won't?” He lifted a brow, waiting for a reply. Wilson gazed steadily at him with no answer coming from him, a light smile clouded his lips. “Award the contract to someone else.” He extended his hand to his direction, Wilson stood up and extended the iPad to him. He browsed a lady's profile then extended it back to them.
Wilson scrolled down the lady's profile, he found out she was a model. “Greta Christopher”
“She's currently in Sydney. You should have a partnership with her or recruit her as a part . Age: thirty years old. Net worth, $300 millon.”
By hearing her net worth Wilson had picked an interest in her, moreover she was a ravishing beauty. He found a reason to hire another model and Greta was the right bait. “But Henrietta is your ex wife. Your mother did everything to get her the crown she has now.”
“My mother or I? The ball is in your account now. Make your decision.” Then he rose, Devyn hadn't uttered a word ever since they entered the room, all he did was listen to their conversation with the intent of asking Richard about the matter later.
They advanced toward the exit, Wilson sprung up abruptly and called out to him. “Mr Sullivan, my industry is afraid of rejections.”
“You don't have a problem once you say yes.” He smiled shortly and they walked out. They took the elevator to the first floor, and as they approached the garage Devyn decided to ask him.
“Your mother hasn't gotten over Henrietta yet?”
“Yes, she'll do everything for us to reconcile.”
“She went to the extent of getting her the contract? Wow! That's exhilarating.” They hopped in the car and Richard drove out of the premises. “Have you met the model before?”
“Yes. Also I'm having a date with her tomorrow. Dev, will you be my substitute?”
Devyn glanced at his face trying not to believe what he heard. He released a long disappointing sigh. “I'm nearly speechless. That means Henrietta is going to get the contract anyway even without your help.”
“Probably not. Maggie is a competitor, Greta is a bait. Once Greta gets into the industry Henrietta will definitely become restless. How dare she threaten me?”
He let out air from his mouth while gazing on the road. “But Miguel?”
“What about him?”
“She's your baby's mother.”
“He doesn't need her.”
“Drive me home, I'm lost here.”
None of them spoke to each other, Richard drove to his mansion, he alighted, he waited outside for Richard to drive away and when he did, he trudged inside.
IT WAS AWFULLY late, the entire mansion was hushed as grave, descending upstairs there was no sight of maids around. He turned at the door, opened it then walked inside. He checked on Miguel, he was sleeping peacefully, he leaned over, gave him a soft kiss on his forehead, he stood upright then exited the room and shut the door carefully, without waking the baby. He entered his room, unexpectedly he met her sitting on the couch going through a magazine.
“You're awake.” He hesitated about his next step.
Charlene glanced behind, she put a candy into her mouth as she stood up. “I was waiting for you to return.”
His eyes roamed her entire body, from head to toes then back to her face. His stare simply made her uneasy, she gulped hardly while avoiding eye contact with him. She was putting on a short nightgown which only reached her knees. “I remember telling you I'll be returning home late.” he unhooked watch while speaking.
“Late is different from not coming home tonight. Have you eaten?”
“Not yet, I'll do that later.”
“Do you always starve yourself? It's late.” Charlene walked closer, looking at him worriedly.
He chuckled quietly, extended his right hand to her face and stroked a strand of her hair back. “I'll definitely do that later. You should have gone to bed early, I'm sorry for keeping you awake.” He gazed steadily at her, mesmerizing by her beauty. Richard would have approached her but he knew she was going to back out like she always did; fear for her first time.
However being close to him, her heart beat rapidly. The fact that his hand still remained on her face, she didn't know exactly what she wanted at the moment. She stared intently into his eyes, Richard was about to look away when she cupped his face, stood on her toes and leaned her head over then placed her lips on his. He took the opportunity at once, he wrapped a hand across her waist then pulled her close to himself. Slowly her hand fell on his torso, he smooched her lips tenderly as his other hand ruffled her hair. After a brief make out, they disengaged to catch a glimpse of each other's countenance. After a peek, Charlene kissed him again, this time she wanted something different from him. The kiss wasn't like the first one, it was so intense that she found it really hard to breathe. He slid the sleeves off her shoulders, slowly it slipped to the floor. He trailed a smooch from her mouth down her spine, his right hand reaching for her left breast, hard full, he squeezed it tenderly making her moan softly. Instantly his body craved for hers, in fact the rate he wanted her he had never wanted anybody. Richard wondered if he would be able to stop himself from having her tonight because she never knew how badly his body longed for her.
She moaned multiple times as his hand handled her impeccably, his mouth slowly found hers, a quick kiss on her mouth he swept her off the tiling, he walked up to the bed and lowered her tenderly as if he was handling a glass that could break if handled roughly. “Tell me if you want me to stop now, I have the chance to refrain myself but I can't assure you I'll be able to in the next minute.”
Charlene stared at his flawless face, she nodded twice before mumbling. “I want you, Richard.” She purred.
“Great.” He resumed kissing her until his mouth found her breast, he smooched on the left while he pinched her right nipple. She uttered a cry of pleasure, wiggling in pleasure. She wanted more and more, she couldn't tell him but her eyes said it all, filled with neediness. Richard left her, he undressed, kneeling in between her thighs . Charlene gulped hard anxiously, she knew she wasn't ready yet but Richard was. She had to ignore her fear and allow what she wanted to take control of her body. She ran her fingers on his torso, caressing. She tilted her head over to kiss him, it was passionate and a bit rough. Without giving her a notice, he took off her pants while kissing her. It was when she felt something inside her body abruptly jacked up in bed, he thrusted his finger in and out of her, he added another finger making it two. Charlene cried out, shutting her eyes.
“Oh. My goodness, Richard, I think I'm coming.” After an intense make out she uttered sharply.
“Hold on, not yet.”
“Jeez, oh. I'm fucking coming.” She screamed.
His finger did an immaculate job till she had her first orgasm. Afterwards she felt relaxed, he slid his fingers out and licked it while grinning at her. He kissed her lightly, still smiling brightly at her to wash away her fear.
Richard figured the first time he approached her that she hadn't done it before, he had promised to make it less painful and handle her with care until she was ready to go on a rough ride with him. “It's going to be painful, I'll be gentle.” He assured her.
While gazing at him she wondered why her body wasn't relaxed to what he said, and if she would be able to handle the pain coming next, she knew she couldn't but had to try. She nodded off her fear and forced a smile on her lips. Gently he penetrated, rammed deeping inside her. Charlene uttered a loud cry of pleasure, she clutched onto the bed and crying out, shut her eyes to the pain he was causing her as he pierced her innocence. He remained inside her for a few seconds, he moved his head closer to her, kissed her in order to help her suppress the pain while remaining motionless inside her, then he began to move inside her slowly.
Later the pain was suppressed with pleasure. She moaned continuously as he increased his pace.
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He stroked a strand of hair off her face as he stared at her deeply, her eyes were faintly opened, she smiled at him, he kissed her forehead then gave her a wet kiss on her lips. “Are you okay?”
“I'm good, just a bit sore down here.” She wrinkled her face, moistened her lower lip.
“Sorry, cupcake.” He brushed his finger on her face. He supported his head in his right palm so he would be able to look at her. Her head was on the pillows, she looked tired after their love making. “Take birth control pills, okay? I left some in the drawers. I'll be right back, I need to freshen up.” He climbed down the bed, and went to the bathroom naked.
Charlene clutched the duvet close to her chest, she rolled to the edge, drew out the nightstand, there was a small container inside it. She read the content written on it. She poured two pills in her palm then sat up, supporting her back on the bed head. She stared at the pills in her palm for a while before returning it back into the container, she grabbed the cup of water on the nightstand, guzzled it all and put the empty cup on the nightstand. She returned to her sleeping position and closed her eyes.