Chapter 63: Chapter 63

"If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes, only then would you realize how special you are to me." - bayart.org

Azura's POV

"Yeah, I was worried, Nana," admitted Adrian while I blushed wanting to stop their conversation but nana hardly looked in my direction. What was with Adrian? How did he have her under a spell as well? "But if you don't want us to stay here, we can look for a place nearby," said Adrian hesitantly.

"No, no. You both are welcome to stay here but you have to share Azura's room with your friend. Azee can sleep in Emmy's room. Is that okay? We don't have many bedrooms," nana said apologetically.

"That's perfect nana," he said with a radiant smile on his face while his eyes gave me a victorious look. Why did he look so happy? I really had no idea!

"When do you return? You can book tickets together. Azura also needs to join work," she said after thinking a little.

"That's not necessary nana, we have brought my private jet. We can leave together whenever she wants to," said Adrian as my eyes popped out and I sat down at the nearest chair.

"You flew down here in your own jet just for Azzee?" asked Emerald with disbelief.

"Yeah but it's not mine. It's my dad's jet," he said casually.

"Say again that he's not your boyfriend and I'll throttle you," said Emerald as I rolled my eyes.

"Azura dear, show them to your room. They might need to freshen up before breakfast," said nana and I got up and led the way up the stairs to my bedroom. I went in and suddenly the door closed and I was locked up all alone with Adrian. I looked around for Theo but he wasn't there.

"Where's Theo?" I asked nervously.

Adrian shrugged his shoulders and came toward me. I went backward till my back hit the nearby wall but Adrian didn't stop. As he came closer, I could feel his hot breath on my face while he gazed down at me, his face inches from mine.

"Why have you come here?" I asked in a whisper but he heard me as he kept on staring, both his hands placed on the wall on either side of my head, completely blocking my escape.

"Don't you know why?" he asked in a husky whisper, his hand tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear.

"No," I said trembling as electric tingles coursed through my body at his touch.

"I just missed your coffee," he said as my eyes widened in disbelief. His hand reached my jawline, and his thumb touched my lips, caressing them as his eyes stared at my lips in a hypnotic gaze, as his breathing became erratic. I was practically dumbstruck. Was he playing games with my head? I could tell that he was burning with desire for me. Was I wrong?

I closed my eyes to concentrate on what I was thinking. I couldn't afford to lose control. "You came all the way from New York for my coffee?" I asked him confusedly.

"Yes," he said leaning down to claim my lips again. I was too stunned to see what was coming and the sudden kiss made me gasp with surprise. He kissed me passionately, deeply, his tongue exploring my mouth, devouring it like a hungry predator. I wanted to push him away and demand an answer for his weird behavior but somehow I melted in his embrace.

When he left me, I was a hot flustered mess, with swollen lips and a racing heart. Ì stood there like a statue as he started unbuttoning his shirt, yanking it off him. My eyes flew down immediately and I was mesmerized by his muscular body, his toned six-pack abs, and rippling biceps as if straight out of a GQ magazine.

"Do you want to shower with me?" he asked, coming near me. My eyes widened as I came to my senses. Oh, God! How could I stand there and watch his strip show? I ran to the door and out as he laughed heartily.

Adrian's POV

After getting a taste of Azura's intoxicating sweetness, I just couldn't help myself. I wanted to kiss her all the time. It felt as if all my self-control vanished into thin air. Every time I was with her I behaved like a horny teenager who suddenly found his first crush. What was this feeling? I was going crazy wanting to know if this was love but who could I ask? Julian? Yes. I could ask Julian when I returned home.

I took a cold shower to refresh myself and wearing a fresh pair of jeans and a black T-shirt, I went downstairs for breakfast. Theo wasn't around, having followed Emerald somewhere. He seemed stuck to Emerald like glue, and I couldn't have a word with him since he saw Emerald.

"Please nana, I can't leave you in this state and go back now," said Azura in an agitated voice. I knew it was wrong to overhear their personal conversation but I couldn't help myself. I wanted to be a part of Azura's life.

"You'll lose your job honey? How will we pay for the twin's school? The cowshed is broken. We need to fix it before the rains. The water pump needs to be replaced. It will break down any day," said nana as Azura sighed.

"I'll leave my studies and take up another job. Don't worry nana," Azura said while I stood frozen on the staircase hidden from them.

"The farm has a meagre income so I will sell all the animals and the house and rent a small one-bedroom home for us. Emmy can then take up a job and add to the income," suggested nana as Azura nodded.

"I don't know nana. We can talk to Emmy but I know that there are no well-paying jobs for her here," she said as she sighed heavily.

"Why don't you talk to your mother?" said nana but Azura jumped up from her seat and stood shaking with anger.

"No, nana. She's happy with her millionaire husband and stepfamily. She has forgotten us. They are holidaying all over Europe in their personal yacht. If you mention her again, I'll never come home," said Azura as she stomped out the door.

I stood frozen there as realization struck me that they really needed help. So, could I help them and win Azura's heart in the process?