Chapter 37

It's the first time I've ever been to his workplace, I'm beyond nervous even if none know about me. I'm married to the CEO of Salvatore Enterprises, yet I feel like I'll be intruding with his work, this part of his life.

I'm also nervous to see him, he sounded upset over the phone and I don't know how his mood will be, when I see him.

I just hope he has calmed down now and I will ask him to explain to me, as to what made him say my life is threatened over the phone. I haven't really thought about my life being under threat, just that the whole Jason thing was a plan from someone who might have been desperate for money. I could never be too sure about anything because what Riley and I talked about, was based on mere thought and little bit of suspicion, nothing major.

Maybe it's just Keith being his over protective and concerned self.

" We're here." James says, parking right infront of the tallest building I've seen yet.

" Woah." I mouth, peeking through the window.

" Let me guess, first time?" James asks.

I nod, glancing at him before looking back at the building.

"Did he tell you why he wanted you here?"

" No, he just told me to come." I lean back on the seat.

He nods, before getting out of the car. He comes over to my side, opening the door and helping me out. Turning to say goodbye to him, he surprises me when he clicks the door locked, then rest his hand on the small of my back, guiding me to the entrance.

" You don't have to - ."

" No Lil sis, I want to be sure that you made it to his office with no hassle, or trouble."

With a confused smile, I nod, not understanding why he'd need to watch over me, when I'm just going to Keith's office and why I would meet trouble.

We don't say anything more when we enter, heading over to the front desk where a very pretty blonde lady, in her late twenties stands, busy typing on her computer.

Her hair is tied back into a ponytail, minimal make-up and looks to be quite busy but not overworked. Stepping closer to her desk, our presence grabs her attention that she stops typing and looks at us, her eyes lingering a little on James, a small smile lifting on her face.

" Oh hello, can I help you?"

" Hi, my name is Akiandra and I'd like to see Mr Salvatore please."

The phone rings before she can open her mouth and say something. " Sorry," she mumbles, picking up phone.

" Yes sir, of course sir, alright sir." She puts the phone down right after and looks at me.

" Well Mrs, the boss is already waiting for you, you can just take the elevator to the right, and go to level 63."

" Aright thank you." I nod with a small smile.

" So Keith knows I'm here already - How did he know?" I mumble to myself, heading to the elevator.

" Of course he knows lil sis. " James chuckles, pressing the button, where the elevator doors opening.

Stepping in and the doors closing, my nerves start up again, reminding me of how he sounded on the phone.

" I think he might be mad at me" I blurt out.

" What makes you say that?"

" He sounded upset on the phone."

"Maybe it's work, don't stress out yet."

" No I think it's- ." The doors ding open, cutting me off.

Once we step out, we are introduced into another reception area where a brunette stands behind a desk, talking on the phone. Like the first lady, she's pretty, neat and busy. Not that I expected anything less.



The minute we step out of the elevator, she looks up at us and hangs up the call, a small, profession type of smile taking over her face. I notice her eyes move right next to me, to James, her eyes lingering on him yet again, like the first lady.

I can't deny that James is good looking, he just has that thing which makes ladies take notice.

" Uh hello, we are here to see- ."

" Kea." My head snaps to my side, where Keith appears out of nowhere, in long stride coming over to me.

He looks so handsome in his grey suit.

As nervous as I am, I still am able to manage a smile. I'm soon pulled close where his hand rests on the small of my back.

" Keith." James says.

" James." Keith responds, both men reaching over for a handshake.

"Um you know each other?" I ask.

" We've met a few times." James says, shrugging.

I have some questions about that but I keep mum when I notice the receptionist's curious gaze on all of us.

" We should step into my office." Keith says. Looking up at him, though he keeps a professional composure, his eyes express something different. He needs his privacy.

" June is it?" James says to the Lady.

"Come on." Keith says to my ear as he leads me away from the two.

" Yes sir.  I hear behind me.

"Would you be so kind as to show me the restroom." I sneak a glance just as he turns on his charm, his signature smirk taking over.

A blush forms on her cheeks, just as she leads him to a different direction.



I turn back around, shaking my head as I try suppress a grin, all humour leaves me the minute I'm led into his office. I'm pushed against the wall and his lips slam onto mine, for a hot and demanding kiss.

I grab ahold of his arms so I can hold onto something because my knees threaten to give away. His hands cradle my face, angling my face so as to deepen the kiss.

My God, this is something new and makes me so dizzy that I cant catch a breath. He soon pulls away, bringing his forehead against my own and I take this time to catch my breath.

" I didn't want you here like this." He mumbles, before taking a step back, looking down.

My heart sinks at his words and I frown in confusion.

" What?" I say just above a whisper.

I silently watch him walk over to take a seat on his chair, not even looking at me.

I push off the wall and step forward.

" Did I do something wrong?" I ask nervously.

He looks up at me." Come here."

I don't waste time in walking over to him, he pulls me to his lap where my legs hang off to one side, his arms wrap around my waist, leaning his forehead against my shoulder.

He groans under his breath before sighing." Keith, what's wrong?" He looks stressed and I don't like seeing him like this.

He finally leans back and looks at me. " I freaking love you so much and the thought of someone threatening your life, doesn't sit well with me."

" Who gave you such a thought?" I ask, bringing my hands on either side of his face.

He closes his eyes for a second before reopening them again." I know about Riley's suspicions, that the whole Jason thing might have been someone's plot against you."

" Yeah but it's only thoughts, nothing major. It was a simple robbery attempt.

" Even so, I can't take any chances if someone is actually after you."

His eyes stay on mine, making it hard to look at him that I avert my eyes to my lap." Look at me." I do.

"Come back to the mansion with me."

I still on his lap, pulling my hands back to my lap." Keith- ."

" I need you safe and under my eye."

" But I- ."

" Please make this easy for me, I need you with me baby."

Oh gosh, he just knows how to melt this heart of mine.

" Okay."

"Thank you baby, you won't regret it." He kisses my shoulder." We'll take things at your pace, whatever you want and need, okay?"

" Okay." I say, pecking his lips.

Just then there's a knock on the door.

"Enter."

James enters, his hands in his pockets.

" I thought I'd never see the day Keith Salvatore had hearts in his eyes" James says smirking.

" Well can you blame me? - I mean look at this precious flower." Keith says, planting a kiss at the back of my neck.

I blush at being center of topic.

A proud smirk takes over James's face before he grows serious again." Well let's hope she'll stay with this glow and smile forever."

" Infinity."

I roll my eyes at these two, talking about me as if I'm not here. " I'm right here you know." I wave my hand to make them take notice.

" Oh sorry, didn't see you there little one." James gasps dramatically as if he's just seen me.

" Ha ha very funny." I playfully glare at him before turning to Keith." So why did you call me here?"

" I missed you." I gape at him.

" You could have seen me after work."

" It wouldn't have been the same," he innocently blinks at me.

" Well I'm glad you called her, because this pretty lady won't eat."

Keith's demeanor changes where he's now frowning.

Oh thank you James, just what I needed. A fussy and demanding Keith.

" You haven't eaten?" He asks quietly.

" I did, in the morning."

" She only had a salad which didn't do much, because she almost passed out on me."

" James enough!" I glare at him.

" No, don't James enough him. You almost passed out. Why aren't you taking better care of yourself?" He scolds.

" Oh hush, I'm fine. It was just a second thing, nothing big."

" Well I disagree and I'm not taking any chances." He says before leaning forward and reaching out to grab his office phone.

" Bailey, cancel all upcoming meetings, I'm taking the rest of the day off." He says, before hanging up.

" Keith you don't have-"

" You look so beautiful today." He cuts me off and I can't help but just stare at him.

" While she still remains speechless, I've got to hit the road."

I shift in Keith's lap, wanting to face James and say goodbye, only to be distracted by Keith, who groans deep in his throat, tightening his hold on my hips, making sure to keep me still keep me still.

" Are you okay?" I ask, concerned.

" Yeah, just don't move so much
" He says, sounding a little strained.

I hear a snicker behind us, but I avoid him, looking at Keith who clears his throat, seeming to be a little tense.

" Did I do something wrong?"

" No." He coughs out.

Just when I shift to get comfortable, I feel something poke at my butt and my cheeks warm, realizing what this means.

" Oh." I look down at my feet.

" Yeah, oh."

" I'm sorry." I quickly jump off his lap and shift nervously on my heels, avoiding eye contact.

" Well as much as this is entertaining, I've got places to be." he says, walking over to peck my cheek before saying goodbye and leaving us in an awkward silence.

" Kea?"

" Hmm?" I still don't look at him.

" Come here."

" No thank you, I'm fine here." I say, looking at the wall.

I hear a sigh before yelping in surprise when I'm pulled into a chest.

"Don't deprive me of contact." He says, kissing my neck.

" Are you're okay now, can I help......I  don't know- ."

" Well there's so much you can do, in fact we can do." His voice drops low." But I know you aren't ready for any of that." He tells me.

" Do you um, want to do that?" I ask, avoiding his eyes.

He tilts my chin up so I'm looking at him." Nothing matters to me more then what you want and need, forget about today. Whatever or how long it takes, I'll wait. "

I open my mouth to protest but he cuts me off with a chaste kiss." Don't say anymore, I love you, you love me, that's all that matters, right?"

"Right." I smile up at him.

" Good, let's go, I need to feed my wife." He says, walking over to pack up so we can go.

The office phone rings yet again.

" Bailey?"

" Where?" His whole demeanor changes, he looks tense all of a sudden.

" I'll be down," he almost slams the phone down.

I wait silently for him to say something.

" Keith?"

" He's here." He says, glancing up at me.

" Who's here?"

" My dad."