by Lauren Wood
By now both my hands were gripping his, and a few tears of my own were falling. He stopped staring into space as his gaze shifted towards me. “Emma, I know I have a reputation and a lot of baggage. But I would feel content knowing that you’ll be staying in my life for the long term,” he said.
“Please… be with me?” he asked.
I looked into his eyes and saw no lie. My heart was always on guard whenever I was with him but now, it’s starting to open up to him. I sighed as I took one glance at the old couple and I imagined Sebastian and I as an old couple like them. And somehow just the thought of that made me happy.
So I’m giving him the power to destroy the one thing I kept safe for a very long time, my heart. And trusting him not to.
I gave him my answer by putting my lips against his.
Chapter 5
Bash
For the past two months I’ve been ecstatic. I was happy that Emma agreed to date me and allowed me to court her. At first, I was only planning Emma to be a temporary mother figure for Sophie until Sophie can understand why her mom can’t be here. But I knew that Emma was something more than a fleeting seduction. I was in the middle before I knew I began.
Love is permanent and so is Emma. And I couldn’t be more overjoyed than to know that Emma was mine.
It was finally the day where Emma would join Sophie and I for dinner at the house for Sophie to approve of Emma. Usually, Sophie would scare off any woman I brought home for dinner. Hopefully, Sophie liked Emma enough to stay.
“I know I’m Sophie’s teacher but maybe Sophie would only like me to be her teacher and nothing else,” Emma was fretting. She heard the stories of the other women who tried impressing Sophie and it scared her. To ease her worries I wrapped one arm around her waist and brought her body closer to mine. Our nose touched one another’s and I breathed in her sweet scent of honey and vanilla.
“Sophie will love you as I do,” I told her as I ran my other hand down her arm eliciting goose bumps. I loved that I’m the only person who has this effect on her. I could tell I’ve been driving her mad because every chance I got I would touch her skin. My hand then glided over to her thighs as I raised them so she could wrap her leg around my waist, and I pushed her up against a pillar.
It’s a good thing we were in my backyard. Where no prying eyes could see our intimate moment. As her back made impact with the pillar which made my groin push up against her, she gasp out a moan. I shut my eyes to try to keep myself under control. I’ve held myself back for two months, so I can hold back for one more night until Sophie approves of Emma.
I started peppering her cheek with kisses. It was supposed to be harmless kisses but she started moaning and I knew in just a few moments I would lose control. “Emma… We need to stop,” I strained to tell her.
“But… how can we stop when I need you more than I want you?” she breathed out as she stared at me with her beautiful hazel eyes that were filled with love and lust, and it sent me into overdrive. I put two of my hands on her butt and gave it a not-so-gentle squeeze which made her gasp. I took the opportunity and kissed her with an open mouth. Tasting every inch of her sweet mouth with my tongue. I then lifted her up so her legs were wrapped around my waist which made her squeal in delight. Her squeals and moans only made my pants tighter and tighter.
One hand steadied her on her butt and the other was roaming underneath her floral dress, caressing her soft milky thighs. She kicked off her heels carelessly as I started leaving a trail of heated kisses from her mouth to her collarbones. I knew that if we were to go any further then I would have to go somewhere where Sophie won’t stumble upon us. I know that I said I would make sure Sophie wasn’t in the house if I did my business. But Emma wasn’t like those other girls, she was different. She deserves better.
I was lucky to be a billionaire because my backyard was massive. I started carrying Emma to the pool house which is away from the house, away from anybody that could hear our lustful moans.
Once we were inside the pool house I laid Emma down upon the long cushioned lounging chair. It wasn’t big enough for the both of us so Emma would have to lie down on top of me, but isn’t that the point?
I couldn’t help but tear her floral dress right off her body. “Shit,” I groaned as I saw her lacey black lingerie that she wore. This woman will be the death of me. As I took every inch of her desirable body I wasted no time as I brought my lips upon hers eliciting a passion deep from inside. I couldn’t help but cup her breast, giving it a light squeeze. Even though they weren’t as big as other women still her breast fit the palm of my hand perfectly.
I was trying my best to give her the utmost pleasure I can but I was distracted as her tiny hands caressed my chest and biceps. Her touch was like inferno and I was addicted to it. Her neck arched sideways, encouraging me to suck on it. It’s been so long since I’ve felt such passion.
I skillfully unhooked her bra and her breast bounced out. I could see that her nipples were hard and she panted as she stared at me lustfully. As our lips reconnected, I seem to melt right into her kiss and become one with her. As our kiss progressed, at first tentatively, then more assertively. Her lips were so rich and moist that seem to engulf me.
Emma seemed a bit impatient for she ripped the buttons right off my blue button up shirt. I seemed shock but admired how Emma looked completely sexy. She brought my face back to hers and this time our kiss seemed desperate for one another. Her hands roamed my chest, admiring the hardness of my muscles.
I then latched my mouth upon the sweet bud of her breasts and gently sucked on them. Her back arched as if she was offering more of her breasts to me. “Bash… please,” she moaned out. It was her first time calling me by my nickname, and it turned me on even more.
I was quick to take off my shoes through our kisses. As I took off my jeans and boxers my member sprang out and I saw Emma’s eyes widen from the size. I smirked at Emma and as she saw my proud smirk she rolled her eyes. I was surprised by her bold move as she grabbed me by the cock and her touch made my member throb pleasurably and painfully.
This time it was her turn to smirk. She started guiding my cock towards her waiting harbor. It slid in so easily, sensitive to every soft fold of skin enveloping it. Our moans filled the air and as I stared at Emma, she looked absolutely beautiful. Her small body was under my large one. Once I was all in I had to stop for a while to let Emma get used to my size because I could see her wincing. But after a few minutes of stopping she whispered in my ear “Keep going,” “But you need to get used to—” “I need you Bash!”
I quickly obliged by rolling my hips back and forth making Emma moan with sheer pleasure. My hips started moving faster and faster, Emma arched her hips to meet my every push. I could tell I was hitting her sweet spot by just how loudly she’s moaning. Suddenly she pushed me back and stood up, she then pushed me back onto the lounging chair and climbed on top of me.
As she moved her hips back and forth, faster and faster, I bucked my hips to meet her movements. Her head was tilted back as she moaned out loud. The pleasure was building up inside of me and I knew it was about to explode as Emma looked at me with a very seductive look. My bucking hips got rougher and sloppier. We both rode each other through the uncontrollable ecstasy. Emma’s nails dug into my back as she screamed out my name in pleasure.
Emma collapsed on my chest with her head in the crook of my neck. We remained perfectly still savoring the moment. I lifted Emma up a bit so she was in a more comfortable position which included me slipping out of her. Her head finally rested upon my chest and her long legs wrapped with my own. I cradled her head and stroked her silky hair while my other arm was wrapped protectively around her.
“That was…” she spoke, trying to find a word to describe this moment. “Beautiful,” I told her. “Yes, that was beautiful,” she commented. But I quickly corrected her “That was amazing but I meant you’re beautiful. So wonderfully beautiful,”
Her eyes watered as she s
tared at me. “What if Sophie doesn’t approve of me?” she asked. I sighed as I stared at the ceiling. Sophie means the world to me and I’ve developed strong feelings for Emma. If Sophie doesn’t approve of Emma then I’m truly screwed. But I smiled as I stared at a tired but satisfied Emma and assured her “She will approve of you,”
“Speaking of Sophie, we should head back. She must be wondering where we are,” Emma said as she stood up but quickly stopped once she was standing up. “I’m a bit sore,” she said as she weirdly walked to her clothes, or more likely what’s left of her clothes.
“Well, the Basher did do you good,” I said as I gestured towards my groin. Emma tilted her head back and gave a merrily laugh. “You name your prick, Basher?” she laughed once more and for that I closed the distance between us and swung her around in my arms making her squeal in delight.
We had to find her other means for clothing for I tore her dress in half. I also had to get a new shirt since she ripped the buttons off. But I’d happily do it over and over again as long as it’s with Emma Pierce.
Chapter 6
Emma
I was glad that one of Bash’s maids has a dress that I could borrow. Instead of floral it was a plain green dress. I’m also glad that Sophie didn’t notice that we were gone for a while.
I didn’t regret what happened between Bash and I. It was absolutely amazing that I never wanted it to end. I was no virgin when it came to sex, but I’d just have to say that it was the best I’ve ever had. He made me feel more than just pleasure, he made me feel love and safe.
The dinner between Sophie, Bash, and I was quiet. We silently sat there as we ate our delicious lasagna. But as much as the lasagna was delicious my mind wasn’t on the food, it was on Sophie’s intense stare. Bash and I tensed as Sophie put down her fork and squinted her eyes at me, “Weren’t you wearing a floral dress when you got here?”
The question made me nervous but Bash on the other hand tried keeping in his laugh. “I spilt wine on my dress and had to borrow one,” I lied. Bash looked at me approvingly.
“You mean… this dress?” Sophie asked as she revealed my torn floral dress in her hands. Bash and I’s eyes widen like saucers. “Where on earth did you get that Sophie?” Bash asked. We made sure to dispose of that dress.
Sophie rested the dress on the chair beside her so that we all can see the dress. She then folded her arms and said “I have my ways,” mischievously.
I had to say that Sophie is smarter than she seems to be. “I… I…” I couldn’t find the right words. “Sophie, Emma doesn’t have to answer that question if she doesn’t want to,” Bash told his daughter.
“Bash you don’t have—” “Did you and my dad did the dirty?” once Sophie asked that question Bash choked on his lasagna as my eyes widened. I’m not surprise that she knows this kind of stuff, her dad is a bachelor.
“Sophie, where did you learn that?” Bash asked, he looked as if he’s going to kill the person who taught Sophie that. “My classmate told me where babies come from because I doubt your story about the storks,” Sophie answered. Bash then looked at me with a questionable look. “Which of your classmates, Sophie?” I asked her.
“Elias told me and a few others. He said…” she started going into detail how Elias told her, and to our horror, it was extremely detailed. I pinched the bridge of my nose, how come I’ve never heard of this before? Not only does it make me seem like a careless teacher but it also teaches the children’s mind something they’re not yet supposed to know.
“I’ll have a word with Elias Santiago and his parents,” I assured them that this is the last grown up story you’re going to hear from Elias. “From now on Sweetie I want you to keep that information to yourself,” Bash said. Sophie nodded and pointed out “You didn’t ask me question, did you and Ms. Pierce do the—” Sophie was cut off as Bash gave her a look.
“Look dad! I just want to know if I’m going to be a big sister or not?” Sophie asked, and this time it was my turn to choke on the lasagna. Bash chuckled as he replied to his daughter “Sweetie, only married couple can have a child… but putting that aside, Sophie how would you feel if Ms. Pierce and I would be boyfriend and girlfriend?”
Leave it to a billionaire bachelor to make it sound so romantic. He didn’t even asked me if I wanted to be his girlfriend. Well… we did have sex that must count as a yes.
Bash and I stared at Sophie awaiting her answer. Sophie looked at her dad then to me, she suddenly stood up from the table and ran upstairs. Bash sighed as he put his fork down. “I’ll go talk to her,” he offered.
“No Bash, let me.” I said. “Are you sure?” he asked. I smiled as I gave him a nod. I made my way upstairs expecting Sophie to cry or start calling her mom but it was the complete opposite. She just sat there on her bed with no emotion displayed on her face.
I quietly shut the door behind me as I stood there waiting for Sophie to talk. But when made no sign of talking I decided to make the first move.
“Sophie, I—”
“Who’s Sophie?” Sophie asked with a creepy grungy voice as she smiled wickedly. To be honest, it gave me goose bumps.
I knew she was trying to scare me but I actually found it adorable. I put my hands on my hips and asked “Then who I am speaking to?” Sophie’s head tilted the other way as she sat completely still. “I’m a ghost that possesses Sophie’s body. Tell me are you worthy enough for Sophie’s father?” She said in her creepy voice.
Before I could do anything else Sophie’s act got me thinking. She doesn’t do this to scare off the women her dad brings but she does it because she’s waiting for someone to pass her test.
I kneeled in front of Sophie and said in the creepiest voice I could conjure “I may not know if I’m worthy but I hope to be… Not only as Sophie’s dad’s girlfriend but as Sophie’s step-mom as well,”
My words made Sophie drop her act immediately, in complete shock. She stared at me like she couldn’t believe it. Her eyes were filled with unshed tears as she stared at me in a whole new way. In a blink of an eye she lunged towards me as she wrapped her arms around my neck and buried her face into my shoulder.
We both stood still in each other’s embrace.
Then Sophie whispered “I approve,”
Chapter 7
Bash
It’s been one month since Sophie approved of Emma. It felt like Emma lives with me since she spent most of her nights either in my bed or reading a story to Sophie in a blanket fort that she and Sophie built together. I’ve never seen Sophie this happy and not mention Emma makes me happy as well.
We felt like a complete family.
Even on parent meetings at school, Emma attends for me instead of one of my secretaries since I’m usually busy. Sometimes Sophie would catch Emma and I in each other’s arms which Sophie will just smile and giggle as she walks away. I could finally say that I know what happily in love means. Emma has showed me that you could love someone happily outside from your family.
It was a lovely Saturday afternoon, Emma and Sophie were playing on the new tire swing I just put up for them while I sat on a lounging chair watching them. The doorbell rung and I gestured for the maids to get it for me. I was expecting maybe it was one of my secretaries or one of my colleagues.
But it was so much worse…
“Sophie darling!” I heard Isabella’s voice which made me bolt up. “Mom?” Sophie couldn’t believe that her mother was here, she was more confused than happy. “Yes darling, it is I. And I brought gifts from Paris. You won’t believe how much the dress I bought you,” she said as the maids brought in tons of shopping bags.
I stood up and approached Isabella, she wasn’t supposed to come here unless she gives me a call first. I looked towards Emma and she looked like she didn’t know what to do.
“What are you doing here?” I hissed at her. I was still pissed at her for not attending the Mother’s day event at Sophie’s school. “Bash honey, it’s good to see you too,” as she su
ddenly grabbed both of my hands with hers.
She wore a very expensive looking white dress with white tall heels, her hair was pulled into a neat bun as she wore pearl earrings and pearl necklace with large sunglasses. And she had on her signature red lipstick.
“I’ve been thinking lately honey that I want to be part of the family. I want to come back,” she said, thinking that it’ll be easy. Suddenly a very furious Sophie approached Isabella as she pointed at her accusingly, “You lied! You promised you’ll be there but you weren’t. For that I hate you!” she yelled at Isabella as she ran towards her room.
Isabella looked appalled at her daughter. “How dare she raised her voice at me? I’m going to teach her a lesson,” Isabella said but before she could go inside the house I grabbed her by the elbow. “You won’t be teaching her anything. You deserved that because you stood her up, your own daughter Isabella!” I told her.
“But I have a good excuse! I had a photoshoot and I couldn’t miss it,” She said. I rolled my eyes at her but then I heard Emma clear her throat. Isabella then finally noticed Emma’s presence, her judgmental eyes looked Emma from head to toe.
“Isabella, this is my girlfriend, Emma. Emma, this is Sophie’s mom, Isabella,” I introduced one another. Emma stuck her hand out for Isabella to shake, “Nice to finally meet you,” But Isabella just stared at Emma’s hand with disgust.
“You’re seeing someone without my approval?” Isabella hissed. “Why do I need your approval?” I asked her. My arm that was wrapped around Emma’s waist tightened. “Don’t forget but Sophie is my child too,” she hissed.
“You sure haven’t been acting like a parent,” I pointed out. “Then maybe we should settle this at court? I want full custody of Sophie,” she said which made Emma gasp. Isabella just added fuel to the fire of my raging anger towards her.