Chapter 44: Chapter 44

Stefan's POV

I woke up in the morning to the vibrating of my phone on the nightstand. I picked it up to check the caller ID. It was the same unknown caller. I switched off the phone and checked if the call woke up Rosy. Thankfully she was still asleep with her arm around my waist and face into my chest, her luxurious hair sprawled all over the pillow. I had gotten used to waking up with her although it was only a week. She was looking delicious and I felt myself going hard again. I could never get enough of her. Every time I made love to her, I craved more. I had become insatiable.

She stirred and opened her eyes sleepily, smiling at me.

"Happy birthday gorgeous and good morning," I wished, kissing her forehead. I was glad to be the first one to wish her.

"Good morning and thank you," she said, snuggling more into me.

"So what do you want for breakfast, birthday girl?" I asked, looking at her. She looked so gorgeous all the time.

"What are you offering?" She asked mischievously.

"Myself?" I said winking.

"No thanks, now I'm only hungry for food." She said as her stomach grumbled loudly giving me the indication to get up and prepare breakfast.

"You start. I'll just freshen up and come down to help," she said, kissing my cheek and going to the en-suite.

I had just started boiling the pasta when Rosy walked in wearing her pajamas.

"Pasta for breakfast?" She asked in surprise.

"Yeah, sort of a brunch, so you wouldn't be hungry for food again for quite some time, " I teased and she rolled her eyes at me. She looked so hot in the flannel shorts she wore, that I didn't feel like cooking anymore. She came close to me, her arms brushing against mine, and prepared the sauce while I chopped Brussels sprouts and bacon. It was sheer torture when all I wanted was to ravish her.

We made the pasta together and added a poached egg as a garnish. The dish came out delicious and we gobbled it up with coffee.

"This is delicious. I think I'll keep you with me for life, " she said, placing a forkful into her mouth and moaning with pleasure.

"I'd be honored, milady," I winked and she grinned.

We finished breakfast and Rosy offered to do the dishes. I didn't argue as I had some pending work at the office and two back-to-back meetings which I had to take care of. So I went up to my room to shower and get ready for the office. Rosy needed to visit a salon so I left my trusted chauffeur for her and drove to work.

By 5:30 pm, I was home to take Rosy to dinner. I had showered and wore an off-white silk dress shirt and black suit with matching monk strap dress shoes. Brushing my slightly damp hair, I added a whiff of my signature cologne. I clamped my Rolex watch onto my wrist and was ready. I was too eager to see Rosy dressed in the dress that I had gifted her. Excitedly, I went to her room and softly knocked on Rosy's door and she opened it.

I stared at her, mesmerized by her. She looked ravishing in the emerald ruffle crepe gown that I gave her. The dress had a strapless neckline, showing off her creamy neck. Her hair fell in soft waves to one side, being expertly swept up at the other side and secured with a comb pin embellished with emerald stones. I had never seen her looking this way before, and I couldn't understand the new emotion rising within me. I was glad that she belonged to me, and I wanted to show everyone that she was mine.

"You look drop-dead gorgeous," I smiled, kissing her forehead, as we walked down the stairs.

"Thanks, so do you." She said, smiling back.

"Why? Don't I look ravishing tonight?" I teased and she blushed.

"Shut up," She said shyly and I laughed.

We reached the mansion on time. Rosy was in for a pleasant surprise when I opened the gate and everyone wished her a "Happy Birthday" at the same time. They had decorated the living room with balloons much to Arielle's excitement. Rosy looked around with awe and thanked everyone for remembering her birthday. She became too emotional while cutting the cake, as she was reminded about her birthday celebrations with her Pops. Audrey and I comforted her. Gran gifted her a white Cadillac. Everyone showered her with gifts. Arielle gave her a beautiful birthday card that she had made. It was a very touching moment for Rosy. She thanked everyone personally with a hug.

A phone call from the same unknown number suddenly disturbed me, and I went out to take the call. I was curious to know who was disturbing me.

"Hello, who's this?" I asked sternly. There was no reply from the other end.

"Look, if you don't talk, I'm handing this number to the police tonight," I threatened angrily. I seriously decided to do that if I didn't get a response. These repeated blank calls were driving me crazy.

A deep sigh followed.

"S- Stefan," a female voice stammered and I froze.

"It's me, Claudia."