Chapter 25

Isabelle had to admit that though she wanted to turn down Luke’s offer and wanted to escape him, she felt giddy now because he was being thoughtful and sweet. He took hold of her hand when they were in the car. He placed it on his thigh and she just let him. He could do such things but not making love to her all the way. It’s really too soon. She had gone through a lot of roller coaster of emotions since they met in Sta. Teresita . And she had been telling herself that she would not give in easily this time. Her hot hubby needed to have forbearance if he wanted her back and maybe he would value her more. It was good that she had developed her tigress side. Luke had realized that she refused to be the underdog. Marriage was a teamwork. Before she completely gave herself to him again, many things had to change not only in his attitude but some things in their relationship too. She was keeping her fingers crossed that once they started again, they would be able to overcome anything together.
Luke on the other hand was extremely relieved that his wife seemed to have forgotten the incident last night which was a good sign. He had to cancel a business trip just to be with her for a few days because this out-of-town trip was a great opportunity for him to be alone with her. He even asked his bodyguard to take some days off. He was hoping that she also felt the same way. He was dying to have a normal husband and wife relationship with her. His desire for her hadn't waned, it increased. But it was not just all about sex . He had a certain feeling for her now which he hadn’t felt before. It became deeper when she left him.
They have been travelling for more than two hours and the conversation was light. Isabelle finally decided not to dwell on what happened last night. They would call a truce.
"What do you want to eat babe? We could stop for a meal if you like," Luke asked as he drove but he threw her a glance from time to time.
She rested her head more comfortably on the headrest. ’I’m not hungry. Maybe you are," she commented.
"I'm not that hungry. Let’s eat when you feel like it," he said with a smile and squeezed her hand.
She nodded. They sounded like a normal couple and she liked it. She wasn’t aware that she doze off. She didn’t know what woke her. When she opened her eyes, she saw Luke’s on hers. She felt slightly uncomfortable so she straightened.
"Where are we?" she asked while tucking some strands of her hair behind her right ear. She tried to avoid his eyes and looked out the window.
She frowned. The surroundings looked familiar. It took her a few moments to realize that they were in the hill where he brought years ago.
"W-Why are we here?" she sounded puzzled.
She had no choice but to turn to him. She was curious why he chose to bring her here. Her heart started to beat quickly because of the way he was looking at her.
"You are more beautiful babe..." he murmured. He leaned towards her to unbuckle her, "I have to do this...sorry..." he apologized and pulled her to him.
He kissed and she didn't protest. His kiss was full of passion. She couldn’t help responding. Her tongue began to move too. What they were sharing now was a proof of how much he had been longing for her.
Much as he wanted to touch her in other parts of her body, Luke didn’t. He made sure that his hands were on her back and nape only. He didn't want to push his luck. It was more than enough for now that she was responding to him positively. His wife's lips were still the sweetest he had ever kissed. They were soft and delicious. Isabelle moaned and tried to push him with a little force. He didn’t want to release her but he did. He put his forehead against hers while they are both gasping for breath with their eyes shut.
After a few moments, he opened his to look at her lovely face, "I missed kissing you like this babe,” he whispered.
His Mrs. Contrero slowly opened her own then bit her bottom lip which made him want to kiss her again. She seemed to be waiting for him to tell her something.
"I brought you here because the last time we were here, I scared you."
She put a distance between them and let out a smile.“ How can I forget that? I remember what you did to the poor cooler. You scared the hell out of me," she admitted with a light laugh and he chuckled.
"I don't know if I like hearing you say such bad words but I sure hell think that it's kind of cool. Strange as it may sound, it makes you seem hotter and sexier." he said and they both laughed.
"Don't you like the new me?" she asked while frowning slightly.
She really wanted to know what he thought of her now. She might not directly wanted to tell him but his approval was important to her. She waited for his answer while holding her breath. He had a frown as he looked at her.
“I like some but some I don’t. I am not used to the new you yet. But if you are more comfortable with what you are now babe, then it's fine with me. I could always adjust. For me, you are still my Mrs. Contrero. We are now alike somehow. You have become territorial like me. I turn into a monster when I am jealous and you into a tigress,” he joked which made her nod and grin. Her smile faded when his gaze became more intense," But the most important thing is , we are together," he said seriously and it left her speechless. He leaned closer to her again but he didn't touch her. " And this was where I told you that I will marry you remember?" he reminded huskily and she nodded. "So this place is very memorable for me my Isabelle. For us. I will be honest that the reason I wanted to marry you at first was because of sex. But to tell you the truth, that has changed,” he confessed.
He was gazing at her. She swallowed because she felt her mouth went dry.
"W-What do you mean?" she asked and he smiled.
" It all started here so I want to tell you right here that my reasons for wanting to marry you has gone beyond the physical side. I can't explain it but I care more than you know Mrs. Contrero. And I don't want to have that feeling again when you left me babe. It was torture," he confessed while looking directly at her eyes.
She saw pain in his and she felt something inside her. She didn’t know what to say. Her husband was opening up to her. He took her hand again.
"This time I will really try to show you how much you mean to me babe. If that could help in fixing our relationship, I am willing to do it,” he said sounding sincere.
A warm feeling enveloped her heart, “I am looking forward to that."
She couldn't wait to see how he would woo her now that they were married. He only wooed her for a short time in the past. He then kissed her again more passionately and she just sighed. They kissed for a while before she decided to end it.
“ You should know the boundaries okay? As I have said before, I want to take it slow."
Luke didn't say anything. He just grinned before kissing the tip of her nose and started to engine while humming a tune.
She just looked at him sharply, "I am warning you Mr .Contrero..."
"Let's go to the resort. This is the best time to swim,” he commented.
She just shook her head in annoyance. Her husband was trying to evade answering her.
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Luke was still the owner of the resort in San Fabian. She felt elated when she saw its name, My Isabelle's. And since the staff knew she was his wife, they had to stay together in the biggest villa. She was relieved knowing that there were two bedrooms. They were going to meet Joyce, her fiance and some of her friends at the pool. Her husband was really generous. He said that he let Joyce and his fiancée stay at the resort as long as they want. It was his wedding gift for them. She smiled. After a last look in the mirror, she went out of her room to meet him in the living room. His back was on her. He seemed to be messaging someone on his phone. He had a pair of jeans on but he was bare-chested. She sighed as she looked at her husband's sculptured back. It was perfection. She felt like not going out knowing that Joyce's friends would be outside. They would drool over Luke again. She wasn’t sure if she could stop herself from attacking them but she couldn’t afford to be violent here at the resort.
Luke turned around after texting his secretary. His eyes widened when he saw his wife in a black two-piece bikini. He couldn’t help uttering a curse. He was right .She was sexier. In a span of three years, Isabelle's body had fully developed. His meat thermometer hardened. But unfortunately, he was one hundred percent sure that a lot of men would be staring at his wife’s body. He had the sudden feeling of not wanting her to go out looking like this. He knew there was a chance that he was going to hit some *ssholes again. He was at the verge of cursing again out of annoyance.
They were both feasting their eyes on each other . Isabelle felt heat came up her face as she blushed. Her mouth went dry. She was feeling frisky. Luke’s hunky body was making her lose her equilibrium. She was not aware that she nipped her bottom lip as she had her eyes on his jumbo stick covered by his briefs and jeans. Its images which were imprinted in her brain. When the bell rang repeatedly, they both came back to the present time. She swallowed and tore her eyes from his bulge.
"That must be Joyce,” she said when his eyes went back to her face
He was looking at her with eyes like half slits. A muscle was twitching in his left jaw.
"Don't you have a sarong or a beach towel to cover yourself?" he suddenly asked through gritted teeth.
"I have a caftan. Please open the door. That is probably Joyce she texted that she was on her way a minute ago.”
"You better find that caftan because you aren't going out without a cover!" Luke hissed before walking to the door.
Joyce was checking her phone waiting for the door to open. She raised her eyes when it was finally opened. She was expecting to see Isabelle but she gasped. A bare-chested Luke was in front of her.
"H-hi!" she greeted him as she tried not to run her eyes on his broad chest down his six-pack. She swallowed when she saw Luke's face became grimmer when he saw who was with her.
“Joyce?” she heard Isabelle’s sweet voice behind him. She was in a two piece bikini .
Luke turned for a second when he heard his wife’s voice and Joyce bit her bottom lip after he uttered a bad word. He was now glaring again. She mover her head to look at her back and she understood why. Her brother’s mouth was slightly open as he stared at Isabelle. He looked really mesmerized because her best friend was so damn sexy in her swim wear. She knew Luke didn't like it.