Chapter Thirty Two

Isha came into her room with a beautiful white roses bouquet. Giving it to her, Isha settled on the couch. She smelled it. Room was already filled with many kinds of roses bouquets.
" Ain't it too early? I was expecting blue roses this time. I've already had white roses. " She smiled thinking about Liam. Who was sending her bouquet every hour.
" It's not from Liam. It's from Dean. " Isha smiled.
" Who is he? " She frowned. Confusion clouded her face.
" He saved you, green eyes. " Ana took the bouquet from her hands.
" You should tell me. I wanted to say thank you to him. " She said.
" Your mother in law has already thanked him. " Ana said.
" It's your lunch time, Rose. I'll bring your food here in the room. " Isha said.
" No, I'm joining you all on the dining table. " She said, getting out of the bed.
" Your husband will kill us like.... " Isha paused.
She raised her eyebrows and waited for her to tell the rest.
" like a cook chopped the vegetables. " Ana smiled nervously and glared at Isha.
" Do you wanna tell me something? " She asked, staring Ana to Isha.
" Yes, your Liam instructed us to not to let you out of your room until you recover. " Isha held her hand and smiled.
" You've changed a lot but for good reason. " She smiled.
" Thank you. We should eat before I die of hunger. " Isha smirked.
They shared this laugh after a long time together.
She was healing faster than expected. Smile on her lips was a permanent part of her daily routine. Isha and Ana entertained her with their babble. Whole house mostly reverberated with her laughter. Her mother in law tried new dishes to cook for her. She loved cooking and eating as much as she could. Her father in law before her sleep visited her room with a chess board. He lost the game to make her smile. The fact was known to her but she let him do this anyways. Because after losing it he smiled from the bottom of his heart. She avoided going out of the house. She wanted to but she also feared thinking of her kidnapping. She wanted to go and thanked Dean. So one day she asked Ana for his address.
She was standing in the balcony of her room watching out in the woods.
His hand crawled from behind on her bare stomach, making hair rise on her neck. Although she was used to his touch. Every time his touch gave her a new kind of wave in her body, she expressed it with a smile and a blush on her face.
" How was your day? " She asked with a smile.
" I missed you the whole day like hell." He placed a kiss on her shoulder.
" Um, I thought to call you, but I dropped the idea. " She said, roaming her eyes out.
" You dropped it. " he whirled her so he could see her face and stared at her.
" You must be busy, I thought. " She bit her lips while locking her eyes with him.
" Not for you, babe. " He caressed her cheek.
" Liam, I wanna go and thank um, " She pursed her lips together, " Mr. Dean Harris. He helped me that day. " She said it with difficulty as those memories still made her body shiver.
" OK, I'll arrange in the morning." He smiled.
She liked this part of him, he never said no to her. He kept his words once he made them. She wondered what he saw in her? She always thought of her like an average girl. She didn't dream such a life except in her dreams. He was also helping her to fulfill his childhood time's dreams. He had nothing to do with it, still he was making efforts to complete her dairies.
Does he really love me? Am I doing it wrong with him to keep him away from me? He never judged me? He never forced his orders on me. He always treats me well, indeed well is a very small word. He just wants me to be happy. I've seen in his eyes, wrestling with his feelings to have me every time. - She thought.
'' What are you thinking? " He asked, pulling her close to his chest.
" Nothing. " She pulled her lip between her teeth.
" Well I'm thinking about the kiss, you promised me, last night. " He smiled.
She felt heat in her chest. She gulped the lump in her dry throat. She rolled her bottom lip inward. She lifted her eyelashes to see his beautiful emerald eyes, " Okay " She whispered and closed her eyes. She perceived his hot breath on her lips. Her heart started to run in her chest. If it wouldn't connect to veins, it would run away from her. She was squeezing her hands restlessly. She felt her lips on her forehead. She instantly opened her eyes, " I'll take it when you'll be ready for it. " He smiled cheerfully.
To hide her blush she placed her head on his chest. He pulled her tighter. She wanted to say thank, but she bit it back.



Small Fountains were automatically watering the grass. These fountain heads were some inches high from the earth. There was a large fountain before the heavy wooden double door. She stood in front of the double door in a yellow floral dress. Mel was standing two steps ahead of her. Mel pressed the button on the intercom. Isha told, he was in his penthouse when that tragedy happened to me. But he had bought a new place. She was standing outside of his bungalow and it was beautiful.
" Hello. " A raspy voice came from it.
" Hi, it's Mel Gibson. I'm here to see Mr. Harris. He knows about our visit." She said.
" Yes, Mr Harris told me. Come in please. " Voice came again.

She waited for someone to open it. There were four bodyguards behind her, recalling their routine when they went around. inspecting the surrounding of her, hands ready to pull the guns from their holsters and ready to kill.
An old man opened the door. He must be above his fifty. He glanced at them, " Yes, " He asked.
" We are here to meet Mr Dean Harris. '' Mel replied to the elder man in a professional voice.
" Yes, please come in. " He beckoned with his gloves hands and ushered us inside, in the hall. " Please, take a seat, I've informed Sir. " He said.
She dropped on the couch and drifted her eyes around. It was a beautiful house with several paintings on the fancy designer walls.
" Rose, is this you? Hello, I'm Lilly Harris." A lady in her forty or more said. standing four steps away from her. She had green emerald eyes. She was In silver gown with red lipstick on her lips and hair in a tight bun behind her head. Diamond dangles were hanging in her ears. She came forward and placed a kiss on her forehead.
" Do we know each other? " She asked with a blinking.
" Yes, last time my son brought you here. You were injured. " Lilly smiled at her.
"Oh! You're Dean's mother? " she asked with a smile, " Pleasure to meet you. "
" Good to see you. Have a seat Rose. " Lilly smiled and spread her arms to hug. She gleefully welcomed it.
" Mr. Dean? " She asked.
" There he is. " Her smile broadened to see her son. she turned to see him. He was adjusting his coat. She stood up from her seat.
" Hello Mr. Harris. I couldn't..... " She was cut off by Dean.
" Dean, I'll prefer Dean. Hello, how are you, Rose? " He smiled.
" I'm fine. Thank you for your help. I couldn't c...." She stopped again, when he held his finger.
" No no, If you wanna thank me, I want you to have a coffee with my mom as this place is new to her and she has no friends." He walked toward his mom and put his hands on his mother's shoulders. They were sharing a secret smile.
" Okay, no problem. I'll be glad to have a friend. I don't have a problem with it but...... " She trailed.
" Actually, mom thought you were my girlfriend. She reprimanded me. She thought we got in a fight and I hurt you. " Dean completed.
" Oh my God! Believe me, it's nothing like that. I'm married. " She showed her hand which was gleaming with rings.
" I believe you dear. It was a misunderstanding which he cleared immediately. That you are the wife of m...... " Lilly stopped.
" Wife of our business ally. " Dean completed.
" You know, Liam? " She asked happily. She saw a strange but Positive glint of glee in Lilly's eyes.
" Yes, I do. " Dean smiled.
Her phone buzzed. She glared at the screen, " I'm getting late. I've to go. "
" No, please stay. You just came. " Lilly said.
" I'd like to but I have plans with my mom. " She managed a smile.
" Oh, well what about tomorrow evening? " Dean said.
" For what? " She perplexed.
" Coffee with your new friend." Dean raised eyebrows with a smile.
" Sure, Okay, " They exchanged their number. Liam gave her only ten minutes. She didn't want to upset him. Olivia was calling her. She didn't want to get late. Bidding her bye, she headed back to her house.
…..
She never thought Lilly would be such a kind hearted lady. Their coffee meeting ended after two hours. They often talked on the phone, planned shopping. She told her mother in law about her new friend and asked Olivia to come with her next time to meet her.
They were driving to the new NGO which was operated by her mother in law. She couldn't attend the opening as she was injured and Liam didn't allow him to step out of her room until the doctor declared her properly healthy. Watching around reminded her of her childhood when she was an orphan. She didn't want to cry as this was important for her mother in law as well for her too. While playing with them she was feeling the smile on kids face that she never could have in that period of her life.
Her phone buzzed in her lap. She picked it with a smile on her face. When she saw the name on it, her smile broadened. She clicked to open it.
Wanna dinner with me tonight? - Liam
Sure, dear husband' She typed the reply and sent instantly.
Ten o'clock ;) I love you - Liam
She blushed tomato red and immediately typed ' :) ' and sent.
Her phone rang in her hand. She peeped the display. Her heartbeat was beating loud and fast in her chest. She answered it and did not say a word. She covered her face and didn't want him to hear her laugh.
" You are teasing me, Rose. " His sweet heavy voice came.
" Oh! Who can tease a tough boy like you? " She pouted beautifully.
" Rose, it's gonna trouble you I swear. " She could guess he must be smirking.
" Oh really! Will you enlighten it? " She covered her smile.
" I'll show you, babe." It made her stomach do strange things. She put her teeth on her bottom lip and hung up the call.
" Someone is so happy. " Her mother in law said from behind.
She just blushed harder.
" I'm happy for you both. " She sat beside her.
" Thanks, mom. " She shyly smiled and replied.
" Oh God! You are blushing. "
" No, I'm not. "
" Alright! Alright! " her mother in law giggled and placed a kiss on her forehead.
" You are doing a great job mom. Efforts are really great that you are making for these kids. I'm feeling lucky to be part of all of your life. " She wrapped her arms around her. She shed her happy tears.
" I'm glad. You let me help you in your dream to fulfill. " Her mother in law said, putting her arm around her shoulder, " Well! What are you wearing for tonight? " She asked.
She brushed her fingers under her eyes, " I haven't decided yet, mom. " she chewed her lips.
She glanced at her watch, " We have two hours. I think we should go home. " Olivia smiled.
" Yeah. " She stood up and waved at the kids. They waved at her back and the hall echoed with Bye Rose.
Bed was covered with different and expensive dresses. She was getting confused and running her eyes from one color to another on the mattress and some were in Angelina's hands and more in her own hand. Small table in her room was crowded with costly jewelry. Her mother in law plucked a cherry red dress from the heap for her. She was standing there wrapped in a towel around her perfect body just came out of the washroom. She took the dress and made her way back to the washroom. She came out after a few seconds. Her mother in law was curiously waiting for her to come.
" How's the dress looking on me, mom? " She asked, swiveling on her naked feet. Soft fabric was hugging her body and lying perfectly on her curves. Dress was touching her feet.
" You are looking adorable. I knew this dress is made for you. " Her mother in law put both hands on her cheeks.
" Perfect! Just a little makeup." Angelina smiled and asked her to sit on a chair. So she could paint some makeup on her. But she refused it.
" You can't say no to light makeup. Let Angelina put the same cherry red lipstick on your lips, eyeliner and mascara." Olivia said.
She nodded. It's just a dinner, she thought and let Angelina do her art.
She wore the same color's pointed high heels.
" Sir is waiting for madam in his car. " Maid said after knocking the door.
She nodded at her and last time glanced at herself in the mirror. She was looking nervous and bit her cherry red lip.
" Don't be nervous. He loves you. Enjoy your time. " Olivia patted her arm.
" Thanks, mom. "
" He is waiting, now go. "
She nodded and took the stairs. Going out of the main door, she reached in the garden. His eyes were glued on her as she reached and his mouth was slightly open. He paced and held her hand in his. He stared at her with a cute smile on his handsome face.
She nictated her eyes and cleared her throat.
He laughed, throwing his head back, " Let's go. " He kissed her cheek and placed his hand on her small back.
She was feeling a tingle where he was touching her. She wanted to stop it by removing his hand but she loved his touch. It calmed his nervousness. He opened the door. When she gets in the car. He strapped the seat belt around her small belly, " You promised me a kiss, remember? " he playfully winked at her, making her heart roaring in her chest. Her pink cheeks turned into bright red blush.
He got in the car and drove away from the mansion. He held her hand, keeping it on his thigh. She was feeling the warmth of his strong hand. He halted the car after ten minutes. She gazed out of the window. It was the known mansion. He had brought her here when they left the house. She glanced at him but the question couldn't cross her red cherry lips. She passed him her best smile when his eyes laid on her. Indeed, his eyes never moved away from her. She blushed hard every time she found his eyes on her. Her husband was Mr. Perfection.
She was scared of whether this dinner would go smooth as she dreamt whole hours of the day. He was holding her hand. Rubbing his thumb on the back of her hand continuously. Perhaps, he felt her jumpiness. He slided open the door just with the push of his one hand. It was dark. She knew they were standing in the hall.
" Liam, it's dark. " She said slowly, gripping his hand securely and tightly.
" Shh. " She felt his finger touching her lips and his hot breath on her face, " I'll be back. "
" No, " She squeaked loudly. Sacred, Her heart was beating faster and she felt it scrunching her chest with the thought of his going away from her leaving in the dark.
" Do you trust me? " he huskily asked her.
" I do. But I don't trust circumstances." She timidly said. She grasped his hand more tightly.
He laughed. Suddenly, light came from his phone torch, " Hold it. " He gave it to her and strode toward the switches. She heard the click of switches. Hall was shining with colorful lights. Light entered in her eyes and she glanced around. It wasn't the hall they left behind. There were red and white roses and balloons all lying on the floor. There was a round polished wooden table with two chairs, beautifully decorated candles, and roses. She could smell roses.
" Wao! How did you do this? It is so beautiful and um romantic ." She smiled and whispered last word, showing her teeth. She whirled to see the decoration properly. He was standing behind and looking at her smilingly.
" I'm glad. You like it. " His words came out sweetly.
" I don't know um what to say. I never did this dinner and dating things. " She shyly said to him, making a pout of her soft lips.
He held her hand and paced toward the table. He pulled the chair for her. He removed his coat and put it on the back of the chair. He took his chair and beckoned the chef to bring them food.
" Does he know what I like in food?, she thought. "
Her eyes were on him. She knew she was checking him out. He walked. Her gaze was on his strong muscular chest to his arms, his thick lashes, then in his green emerald eyes. She tucked her hair which was already behind. Chef and a maid served the food. She didn't pay any attention to them. While she was staring at him, he was attending his call. He disconnected the call and eyed her. He raised his eyebrows and smiled.
" Shall we start? " He smiled.
She nodded and blushed brighter. She lifted her hand to pick the fork. She stared at her plate and screamed loudly. Immediately she stood away from the table. Her breaths were rapidly coming out and in.
Her scream alerted him. He quickly took out his gun from the holster, " What happened? " He asked her, looking around and checking it with his sharp eyes. His men were already in the hall with their loaded guns. When they didn't find anything harmful. They looked at their boss. He glared at her expressionless and followed her stare. He put the gun back in its place before she could see it. " There is no one. Why did you scream? Why are you looking perplexed? " He asked standing near her, resting his hand on her shoulder.
" Insect, " She uttered.
" Where? " His lips parted in a smile, his wife scared from a insect. He strode near the table and picked up his crabs dish from the table. He wandered his eyes when he did not find anything. He stared at her, " There's no insect. " He said.
" That's in your hand. " She said, pressing her both hands together.
" What? " He exclaimed and glanced at his hand holding the plate " It's food. " He said, bringing the plate near to her.
She jumped back and screamed, " I hate it. When I was a kid. Isha, Ana and I went to the beach. I thought it could be a pet like a dog. I told him to play with me but it bit me on my hand. See, I still have that scar. " She brought back her hand in front of his face showing him her faded scare on the back of her hand.
He burst out into a loud laughter, putting his hand on his stomach. She never saw him laughing, wholeheartedly. Small smile spread on her lips. Whole hall was reverberating with his laughter.
" How could you be scare from crabs? " He said through his laugh, " I told the chef to cook something vegetarian for you. "
All things disappeared around her while he was laughing like a goddess, " You're handsome like some goddess. " She whispered but enough for him to listen to her.
He stopped laughing and he stared at her. He paced toward her standing close to her, " You think I'm handsome. " he asked with serious face, no expressions.
She swallowed hard and lifted her feet to back off from him. He kept his arm around her, " Nah, answer me. " He asked with the same expressions.
She nodded and hung her head.
He licked his dry lips and kissed her forehead, " What would you like to eat then? " he asked, giving her a wry smile.
She winced and looked up at him.