Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Without shame, he asked, “So, tell me, why did I take the cold shower?” Her cheeks lit up when she heard his question. She bit her lip and hung her head low sheepishly. “You can’t expect me to go into detail.”
“If you’re not saying, then we might need to be a bit more… hands-on with our approach.” He wiggled his eyebrows.
If there were a hole somewhere, Jessie would have buried herself in it. I can’t believe they call this guy innocent. His fans think he’s an honest-to-goodness saint and that he’s not interested in anything lewd. If only they could see the current him. If she had the chance, she would tell the fans they got it all wrong. He’s a perv, through and through. And he even knows how to talk dirty. “Perv.” She clicked her tongue, but in all honesty, she loved this.
Julian’s fans would have killed to have a chance to date him, yet all Julian cared about was Jessie. All he wanted to do was flirt with her, make out with her, and eventually gobble her all up like she was a nice little meal.
He stopped teasing her after that, and she asked him to take some pictures. This was the couple’s privilege. He would do anything to take the best pictures of her. A few hundred photos later, Jessie found herself going through each and every one of the photos, smiling at the sight of them. And then, it was her turn to take his photos. He was handsome, and the shadows hung over his eyes, making his eyelashes look longer than usual. He’s so hot.
It was already 2.00AM when they came back. A drizzle fell, covering the island in a layer of humidity. They got into a car and headed to her villa.
Since Jessie was staying with her parents, she couldn’t make out with Julian too much, and she went to her room soon after. Still, it was a memorable night. Many years down the road, she would remember this night, and it would make her smile.
Back in Averna, Eva fell asleep in Louie’s arms. Louie was still awake, and his eyes trained on her. He refused to shift his gaze, for she was his whole world. Wonder whom our first child will take after. But I bet they’ll be cute. A smile curled his lips, and he pecked her cheek before he finally fell asleep.
The couples were fast asleep, but there was someone who was still wide awake. The lights in Lucy’s room were still on. She was on her couch, holding a magazine and staring at the photo of a certain man. It was one of the rare shots anyone had of Louie. In that photo, he was sitting on a regal couch with his legs crossed. He gleamed like the most beautiful diamond in the world, and his eyes shone like obsidian. Behind those eyes resided the wisdom of Solomon.
She was addicted to him as a junkie would toward substances. She had seen this photo countless times, yet she didn’t find the photo any less appealing. If she could, she would’ve married Louie right away. Yet, he’s sleeping with another woman right now. Most women would kill to sleep with him. And now, I have an arrangement that can legally make me his wife. I’m not going to let this chance slip by.
Lucy’s father told her that Louie had control of that plot of land their family wanted to invest in. Louie had proposed an exchange. The arranged marriage’s cancellation for his plot of land. It was an enticing offer, and her father brought it up with her. He would like to see what she thought of it.
However, she wouldn’t agree to it. Lucy couldn’t care less about that plot of land, not when her marriage was at stake. She would never let her father agree to the deal, and Louie was someone who cared for nothing but profit, or so she thought. I know him. Everything he does, he does for profit. He only likes Eva for her looks. If she loses that, he won’t stay with her anymore.
When it comes to that, he’ll never let go of his shares for a woman who has lost the only trait he likes. Maybe he’ll agree to the marriage then, and I can finally be his wife, staying with him forever. I might get to enjoy all the perks of marrying him. She looked at his photo once more, the sight of it stoking the flames of desire within her. Just a look at his photo was enough to make her shiver. “I won’t let anyone else take you,” she muttered.
Most of the guests were already leaving the day after the wedding. The Presgraves were among them. It had been four days since they came to the island, and Jared had school to attend.
Nigel and Queenie sent them off after breakfast. Before they parted ways, Anastasia told Queenie to call if she needed anything. Anastasia was a mother of two. She knew how to handle most problems that would arise during pregnancy.
“Of course, Anastasia,” Queenie said gently. “We’re a family now. You and Nigel should come and visit us when you have time.”
Nigel was playing with Willow. The girl even kissed him, much to his delight. “Oh, we’ll visit you a lot,” he said. He then looked at Jared. “Woah, Jared’s tall now. Bet he’ll be six feet tall in a few years. Time flies, huh?”
Jared held Nigel’s hand and looked at him with anticipation in his eyes. “Can I have your gaming system, Uncle Nigel?”
“You won’t give up until I say yes, huh? Fine, you can take it.” Nigel’s focus was on his wife now. He lost interest in games, so Jared could have his gaming gear.
Anastasia said, “It’s fine to play games, but remember not to neglect your studies, Jared.”
Elliot didn’t mind Jared playing games. He was confident his boy had enough discipline to control himself. And this is good for discipline training.
“Don’t worry, Mom. Two hours on the weekend. That’s all.”
The newlyweds saw them off and returned to their villa. They were going to stay for a few more days. It was a nice place. Fresh air and a quiet environment. It was a perfect place for a pregnant woman.
Eventually, Julian and Jessie had to leave as well. They, too, had work to do. After saying their goodbyes, they hopped onto the helicopter and enjoyed the sea view as the chopper flew across the air.
It was 3.00PM when they returned to Averna. Julian asked Louie and Eva out for dinner, and Jessie went with him. Her parents were still on the island, so she had the freedom to do whatever she wanted.
“Why don’t you stay at my place tonight?” Julian suggested.
She nodded. “If you want me to, then sure.”
“Of course, I want you.” He chuckled. “I’d love for you to stay.”
“Not up to anything cheeky, I hope.” She could see right through him.
“Nope,” he denied. Not like you can do anything about it once we get home.
Jessie shrugged it off. Eva had called her, inviting her over for dinner. The Gilmore brothers met up at 6.00PM, bringing their partners along. This meeting was a cheery one, and the ladies became good friends. It was only a matter of time before they became family.
That fact was not lost on the Gilmore brothers, either. They took great care of the ladies throughout dinner. And then, they parted ways at 8.30PM. Jessie followed Julian home, and Lexie had already made sure Jessie’s suitcase was sent to the house. Before she left, Lexie inched closer to Jessie’s ear and whispered, “Hey, Jessie, I got you two sets of pajamas. Make sure to use them tonight.”
Wait, what? Jessie was confused for a second before she was reminded of the days she spent with Lexie. Lexie’s kind of a perv, too. But I’m not! I might be able to talk dirty, but I’m not one for actions!
Jessie had seen Julian’s house once. She thought his house’s decor was simple, stylish, and manly. She loved it. The simplicity caught her attention, and the French window was set at the one place where they could see the best of Averna.
While she was enjoying the view, Julian handed her a glass of water. “Here, have a glass of water.” She took it and asked sheepishly, “So, where am I going to sleep tonight?”
“I have one master bedroom and five guest rooms. Make your pick,” he said. She pursed her lips as she mused over her choice, but then he smirked. “The master bedroom is on the list as well, you know.”
His comment made her blush. “I’m not going to sleep in the same room as you.” “Make your pick, then,” said Julian.
Jessie then went around his house. It was a duplex measuring about a thousand square meters. She went upstairs and looked outside the French window. The view is so beautiful here. She looked around the bedrooms and kept walking down until she came to a bedroom decked out with a suite and a mini living space. Curious, she entered the room and had a look. And then, she entered the closet room. Glass cabinets stood inside, which held nothing but men’s suits. Also, she saw a watch inside. “This can’t be the master bedroom, can it?” She blinked. Someone opened the door, and it made her leap with a start.
Julian was holding his jacket. He noticed her in his bedroom, and he chuckled. “So, you’ve made your choice, I see.”
“This is your bedroom?” Jessie felt a bit awkward. His house is big. Too big.
“Yes.” He nodded in affirmative.
Sheepishly, she said, “No, I was just looking around. Not going to take your room.” She didn’t leave right away, though. She went around for another look. The room was painted gray, and the French window in his room almost showed the full scenery of Averna. Our taste in aesthetics matches. “Gosh, you have a beautiful house,” she praised.
“You can stay for a bit if you want,” he purred.
Jessie would love that. “Really?” She turned around to look at him.
“Yeah. We don’t have to go back to work right away. Stay around and have fun.” A smile tugged at his lips. If this were a cartoon show, the shadow of Julian would have a tail slowly swaying behind him. He looked like a wolf trying to trick Little Red Riding Hood into getting eaten.
“Sure.” She wanted to stay at his home as well. It’d be a blast. She kept looking around his house, and Julian followed. Eventually, she came to the cinema room. God, I must watch a movie here. Anticipation filled her heart as she made a mental note to herself. A tour around the house showed her a gym room, a kitchen on the second floor, and there was even a bar counter.
Finally, Jessie picked the bedroom closest to Julian’s, and Julian came back with her suitcase. When she realized it was already 11.00PM, she said, “You must be tired. Get some rest.”
“Holler at me if you need anything.” A smile curled Julian’s lips, and he left. I am not going to holler at you. Jessie opened her suitcase, and the first thing she saw was the sets of pajamas Lexie had prepared for her. One was pink, while the other was purple, and both were almost transparent. She held them up, thinking, Can you even call these pajamas? Wonder where she got these. Jessie wanted to take a shower, but she couldn’t find her normal pajamas.
“Lexie!” Jessie gasped. “Why did you take my normal pajamas away? What are you doing?” Oh my god. Are these the only PJs I have now? Man, I might have to hire another assistant. Darn you, Lexie. I bet she’s laughing her socks off right now.
Jessie wanted to scream, but she had no choice. In the end, she picked the purple lace pajamas. At least it looked slightly more modest compared to the pink one. She finished showering and came out wearing the purple silk nightdress. She felt shy, but she thought the night dress showed off her curves perfectly. Good thing I’m alone here. It’d be embarrassing if someone else were here.