Chapter 24
Nicole Vargas
He brought me to the mall. The biggest mall in Dubai.
I could not believe it. When I asked him why, he told me that he figured that I needed clothes for tonight. Can I marry him already?
The mall indeed made me happy.
I was in cloud nine when we visited many shops and he did not even complain one bit. For a moment I thought he was sick or something. But no, he was just genuinely loving the idea of shopping with me.
He even gave his opinion on my clothes, shoes, makeup, and I just stared at him baffled as he did that. Damn, this man was a keeper.
This was a whole other side of Ethan that I got to know. So patient and sweet. I wish he could show me this side more often.
“Are you done yet?”
I entered the living room in my silver satin dress and Ethan stared at me speechless, his mouth slightly hanging open. “Wow, you look beautiful.”
He kissed me softly on my lips. “Even though you take forever to dress up, you never fail to amaze me.”
I smiled, the butterflies in my stomach going wild. Ethan grabbed my hand and together we took the elevator to the lobby. Everyone in the lobby stared at us as we passed by. There were low whispers and here and there I saw a flash from a camera.
“Are those paparazzi’s?” I whispered to Ethan as we were outside the hotel. Ethan ushered me into the car. “Yes, hurry up before they snap more pictures of us.”
We stepped into the car and the car immediately drove away. “Where are we going?” I asked Ethan as I stared outside, looking at the beautiful buildings passing by.
“We’re going to Ahlan first class lounge.”
My eyes widened in surprise and excitement. “Really?” I asked excited. “That’s my favorite place.”
“Oh really?” Ethan chuckled, his eyes widened in surprise. “Well, then I made a good guess.”
“They have food from all nations there and the staff is so friendly. I love it.”
“I know right and have you tried the burgers there?” Ethan asked.
I shook my head. “No, but I tried the chicken tikka masala. It was delicious.”
“Well then, today you should try the burgers and fries. You will have a taste of heaven.”
“I’m so excited.”
We arrived at Ahlan first class lounge and we were greeted by a very friendly staff. Ethan already made reservations, so we just had to sit down and order our food. I let Ethan order as I looked around the lounge.
There were not many people like the last time I came here. The lounge however became more fancy and pretty.
“Favourite country?”
I looked back at Ethan, confusion written on my face. “What?”
“Favourite country?” He repeated, a little louder.
“Brazil of course.” I said laughing at his stupid and random question. “I was born and raised there.”
“Mmh, yeah that’s true. Do you like this place so far?”
“I love it.” I smile as I look around. “It’s different from the last time I visit, but definitely beautiful.”
“I know right.” He held back a grin. “Especially with you here.”
“Ethan…” I laughed, “You’re so corny.”
“Can’t help it when I’m with you, princess.” He chuckled and went with his hand through his already disheveled hair. Cute. “You make me do and say the most random things.”
I stared at Ethan shocked, but mostly surprised. I stayed silent for a while. This cannot be true. Ethan must have noticed the shocked expression on my face, because he frowned his eyebrows silently asking me what was going through my head.
After what seemed an eternity I could finally utter out the question that was burning inside me. “You have never been in love before?”
Ethan cringed at the question, but answered it anyways. “If this is what love feels like, then no. I have never.”
I gasped at his answer. I was shocked. Totally and utterly shocked. “It’s so hard to believe when I know that so many girls would happily volunteer to be your girlfriend.”
“It’s not that I have never had a girlfriend before.” He said, emphasizing the word girlfriend. “It’s just that I didn’t feel the same way for them like I do for you. You make me feel so different and foreign. And it drives me crazy.”
I stared at Ethan and opened my mouth and close it again immediately, because our food had arrived. The smell of the delicious looking burger and fries entered my nostrils and I moaned softly.
“If it smells good then it definitely taste good.”
Ethan laughed. “Take a bite, princess. I promise you will get a taste of heaven.”Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.
After the delicious dinner we went straight home. After our shopping spree this afternoon and dinner tonight, we didn’t feel like going out anymore. Plus my feet hurt badly, because I had been wearing heels all day long. The whole ‘Ethan has never been in love’ thing was somewhere in the back of my mind.
The delicious food made me actually forget about it.
I made a happy dance when I could finally take my heels off. I threw them in the corner of my room and let out a contented sigh. Finally my feet could breath.
I quickly undressed and went through my suitcase to find something appropriate to wear when suddenly the door of my room opened.
I instantly got up from the floor and turned around only to see Ethan staring at me from head to toe. “Have you ever heard of knocking?” I glared at him, but he just gave me lopsided smile.
He entered my room, closing the door behind him, and made his way towards me. My heart was beating so fast, I think it might jump out of my chest. “What is it that you want?”
“I forgot actually.” He smirked at me as he stopped right in front of me. Towering over me. He placed his hands on either side of my face and stared deep in my eyes. Sucking the soul out of my body, by just staring.
“Ethan… I–,” I couldn’t finish my sentence, because he smashed his lips against mine. His lips felt so warm against mine and I don’t think I will ever get enough of his kisses.
Our lips fitted perfectly– as if they were meant for each other. Ethan grabbed the back of my neck, growling in the kiss as I whimpered in pleasure.
He suddenly stop and broke off the kiss. “Do you want this?” He asked, staring down at me.
I know that he wasn’t referring to the kiss only. He was referring to something much more. He was referring to the bigger picture.
And did I want it?
I just smiled at his question and started to unbutton his shirt. My head was filled of crazy thoughts. Half of them horny thoughts while the others were like, “What the hell am I doing?”
Before I could even think, he stood only in his boxers in front of me. The mischievous glint in my eyes was a cue for him to carry me to the bed. His arms wrap around my back and in one gentle pull our skin touches.
He looked at me again. “Are you sure sure sure?”
I let out a deep breath and kissed him softly on his lips. “I have never been more sure sure sure.” I said after I pulled away.
He smiled at me and placed me back on the bed. “Good, because I’m about to fuck you to heaven and back.”
I groaned at his choice of words. “Show me what you got, Gray.” I smiled coyly at him as I removed my bra.
Ethan eyes darkened before he grabbed my hands and put them above my head. “Keep it there or I will have to use handcuffs.”
Kinky. I love it.
He placed kisses all over my body and pinched my nipples. I let out a soft whimper. His hand made its way downwards and I feel my back arch in anticipation, knowing where his fingers will soon reach.
My head rocks back against the soft pillow as he does, the first moan of the night escaping my lips.