I stared at myself in the mirror. The dress hugged my waist deliciously but left a lot of material around my breasts making me seem fuller. I watched the designer Jerome Castillo stare at my face through the mirror along with Amelia and Hannah who were my second pairs of eyes.
Surprisingly Amelia wasn’t annoyed that I didn’t let her dress me for the awards. She wanted me to look amazing and was willing to sacrifice her own brand for it. When the news came out about my nomination I spent an hour on a call with my friends Mary and Liv.
Mary had to cut the call instantly when we all heard the screaming of her newborn baby. Because I wasn’t there for the delivery or even the days after I was guilt-tripped into buying them both dresses, for the ceremony.
But honestly, it didn’t matter all that much because I wanted them to be here and knowing they supported me wholeheartedly was enough of a gift.
” Bellisima, I have more dresses for you if you not like it. We can alter too, to fit your beautiful figure hmm” Jerome said as he circled me.
” I think it is beautiful Selene but the first dress was even more stunning maybe you try that one on again” Amelia suggested.
I looked over at the hangers where the first dress was displayed.
I did love that dress. But I was worried that it wasn’t the right colour.
” I’m not sure Ames, that colour just isn’t me” I said staring at the dress with a longing gaze.
” Bella no problem, Jerome has that dress in a special edition just for you” I watched Jerome run out of the room and come back with two identical dresses in different colours.
One was in the deep red, the same colour I was wearing right now. But the other one was in a deep green colour that honestly I had always been scared to wear. But as I look at it now I have a deep urgency to wear it.
” oh definitely the green ” Hannah said, she ran up to the dresses and touched the green one. She turned around to me. ” you can’t wear red again c’mon let’s be dangerous tonight” she said excitedly.
Jerome placed the red one behind him and walked to me with the green dress. ” try Bella” he urged me.
It was worth a try I guess. Jerome walked me into the dressing room again.
As we started pulling the dress from the hanger and Jerome fitted to my body. Me and Jerome looked at each other knowingly.
We both knew that on the night of the 18th. I would be wearing this dress.
As soon as we finished with Jerome I left the girls and Ben drove me to Nick’s office. Over the last week we have been on a few dates to help and build our relationship again. I wanted to spend as much time as possible even though I promised myself that I needed time.
Nick ended up helping me to fulfil this promise since he was really busy. As he did a big move around in his company. He wanted to make sure that everyone that worked at his company were focused on not only the performance of his company but also the ethics of what Nick was all about.
I was proud of him.
I stepped out of the car. Pulling the bag of food with me. I was escorted to his office by his new assistant who probably had the biggest smile I had ever seen in my entire life.
” I’ve cleared up his schedule for the rest of this evening so if you need to drag him out of here you can” Remi said as she pushed open his office door.
I send her a grateful smile as she left me alone. Remi had experience of 10 years working as an assistant which made her the best at her job. It was exactly what Nick needed.
When the door closed behind me Nick had just moved from the filing room in his big office when he saw me. He glanced at his watch, checking the time. ” you couldn’t wait till office hours were actually over” he said as he placed a folder on his desk.
He walked over to me and kissed my lips tenderly.
” that’s 20 minutes from now” I said as I kissed him back.
He smirked against my lips. ” that’s still too early baby” he mumbled as he pulled back.
I giggled . ” what exactly do you have to do Nick. It’s a Friday night lets go” I moaned as he turned back to his work.
He wasn’t going anywhere.
” seems like you know I’
‘m not leaving with that brown bag over there” he said eying the bag I had placed on a small table near the door.
” I was hopeful,” I said with an over-exaggerated sigh. I heard his deep chuckle as he sat on his desk.
I dropped my shoulders. Suddenly I heard Nick curse. He picked up his office phone and dialled a number.
” Unlock my computer now Remi” he said annoyed. My fingers flew to my mouth trying to stop the giggle that was going to escape.
She really is funny.
” I’m not sure what you mean sir. I can call up IT, however, I don’t think they’ll get up here in time” Remi replied back. She was on speaker letting me hear everything.
” you two are terrible,” Nick said lifting his eyes up to me like it was my fault too.
” understandable, well good night sir have a great weekend” Remi quickly rushed out before you could hear the sound of the line cutting off.
I rushed over to the glass window to see her in her office with another member, laughing their asses off. By the time I had turned back to Nick, I found him right behind me. Watching them as well.
” leave them, Nick, let’s go, I want to be with you tonight,” I said as I pulled at his shirt.
His eyes moved down to my lips. ” Hmm okay you’ve convinced me,” he said quickly leaning down and kissing my lips.
Remi cast us a knowing look as I managed to Pull Nick from his office and toward the lift. Like it a miracle that I managed to get him away but I knew that we got to his place that he would be opening his laptop.
It didn’t bother me all that much because I knew that work didn’t stop once you left the office but if I was just happy to get him home and maybe with some food so that he wasn’t exhausting himself.
We managed to get back to his place before it got really dark. It felt weird being here after so long but nothing had changed. I still had some of my things on the tables like he refused to touch them.
” let me just shower baby, are you planning on staying the night?” Nick asked as he came up behind me, pressing his lips to my shoulder.
” I really shouldn’t” I mumbled, instantly giving him more space to place those delicious lips on my skin.
He pulled away. ” so that’s a yes”
“yeah” I whispered, but he heard me loud and clear. I watched him disappear to his room, leaving me alone. After setting the food I had brought on the table I felt really uncomfortable in my dress. I had meetings earlier which was why I decided on this dress.
I walked towards Nick’s room. My eyes moved to the box in the corner of his room. This was clearly invading his privacy but I could hear the water running so I was sure that he wouldn’t know.
I lifted the box and found packaging from my latest launch. It had already been opened by the looks of it.
I remember talking to my staff about Nick. I wanted to put him on the PR list, my private one which was made for my family and closest friends but Nick refused to be on it. He must have been buying from my collections instead.
I couldn’t help but smile at the thought. I quickly placed it back and walked over to the bed. Nick had laid out a long white t-shirt. I quickly slipped out of my dress and into the shirt. I stared myself in the mirror when I heard a groan coming from inside his bathroom.
My mind instantly went to what he could be doing in the shower but when he groaned again I realised that it wasn’t a groan of pleasure but rather pain.
I pushed open the door and found Nick with his head leant forward against the wall. The water was running down his back.
” Nick what’s wrong” I said walking into the shower. At this point I didn’t care that I was getting wet.
He angled his head to face me. A gentle but forced smile on his face.
” you look sexy in my t-shirt” he said as he lifted his head off the wall.
My hand went around his back. The second I pressed my fingers into his back he groaned, arching his back.
” what did you do Nick,” I said as I pressed into his muscles further. When he breathed out I started to properly massage his back. It makes me wonder what he did to be in so much pain.
He replied with a quiet nothing as I continued to carry on but I didn’t believe that.
Nick quickly grabbed my hips as he turned around. The hot water was no hitting his back muscles bringing some sort of relief to him.
I felt him pressing against my body, forcing my back to the shower wall. His shirt on me was now drenched leaving little to no imagination on my body underneath.
” Nick, don’t” I groaned when I felt his hard member pressing to my hips. He groaned back like it was painful for him to be here with me.
” seriously Selene, it’s not like I can help it” he grumbles. His lips quickly work their way up my neck. His fists were grasping the shirt I was wearing.
I pushed Nick away from me only for his eyes to finally lower. I followed his eyes and found him staring at my soaking front. My breasts visible under the white shirt.
Nick quickly moved forward and lifted my thighs and forced my legs around his waist.
” Fuck, you are so beautiful” Nick whispers into my ear. I moan as I feel his lips nibble at my ear before he slides them over my neck, wet from the shower.
I couldn’t help but run my fingers through his drenched hair. I lifted his jaw away from my neck and brought him to my lips.
He didn’t waste any time as he kissed me hard. He pressed harder against me if that was even possible.
” Nick, your back please put me down” I begged as soon as I realised the pain he is bound to be in no matter how much he wants to kiss me , hold me right now.
He groaned against my lips but gradually released me. I slipped down his body back to my own feet.
” Believe me I want this as much as you do but for tonight let’s just sit and relax. We need to talk and you know that” I said pulling his head down so that he could see my eyes. See the want I had for him.
” talking is so overrated” he mumbled as he stepped back. This time he couldn’t bare to look at my body. I let out a little giggle which seemed to annoy Nick in a way that now made me only laugh at him.
Nick stalked back to me, I squealed when he grabbed the edge of my shirt and pulled it above my head. ” he grabbed my waist and leant down to my ear. ” Meet me in the kitchen when you’ve finished ” he said gently spanking my ass just before leaving the shower room completely.
I hadn’t planned to shower but since I was already wet. There was no point in just leaving the shower without using it.
By the time I had finished with the shower and put on a fresh shirt from Nick’s collection I walked to the kitchen and found that Nick had plated out food and set up blankets and music for us in the living room.
” if we are going to be strictly talking you will need this” Nick said coming over and placing a blanket over my bare legs.
I rolled my eyes and his childish behaviour. In his defence he had been holding out for me but at the same time he knew that it wasn’t going to be back to normal by the next day.
” Nick, will you just sit down. The sooner you do that, the sooner you will get what you want” I said pulling his arm and forcing him down next to me. I placed my legs over his, meanwhile I scooted closer as I reached for our food.
I noticed Nick’s eyes which were focused on me.
I simply leant over and kissed him softly.
He grumbled under his breath but nonetheless he started to eat. As we ate I knew that he was waiting for me to talk. I had been saying it all evening.
” so what did you want to discuss” Nick asked me as he finished half the box of noodles. I glared at the box that was meant for sharing. I plucked it from his hands before he swallowed the entire thing.
” nothing in particular but we haven’t had the chance to just relax together Nick, I miss it” I said to him.
He sighed as he leant back. ” I know, me too. Well, we should probably start with your nomination how nervous are you for that” he asked me.
I swallowed my food. ” I’m not sure, I never expected it but I would be over the moon if I did win” I confessed.
A lot of the articles coming out had speculated on whether I deserved it but I believe I did. I was up against tough competition but that wasn’t to say that I was anything short of the same in terms of success.
” I think that you have a really good chance Baby. Nobody else has worked as hard as you over the last few years and it’s about time you get rewarded for your work”
I was stunned by his declaration. ” I wasn’t sure you knew about my past,” I said with a raised brow.
He sent me a smirk. ” It would be a sin not to have read up on my girlfriend’s success”
I couldn’t help but smile. I just wanted to imagine Nick with his laptop open as he skimmed through my work and articles of how I started.
” were you stalking me”
Nick pinched my thigh. ” that’s rich coming from you who paid someone to search who life work and home life” He replied back.
I rolled my eyes at him. Was he ever going to let that go?
” so technically you’re the stalker” he added as he pinched me again.
” you know that your work ethic is what I love about you Selene I have made that abundantly clear. I respect you for working hard and not asking for much in return. I just know that you deserve the true recognition for your work Selene, and I want to be in the front row when it finally happens” he explained to me.
I pushed against him, practically crawling on his lap. The food was suddenly forgotten.
” you really mean that,” I asked him, I hate to admit it but I felt myself becoming emotional. Which was weird because I rarely got emotional.
” of course I do baby. I am in the front row right” he asked as he pulled me against his chest, his hands working around my waist.
I hit his chest playfully. ” of course, that’s a stupid question” I told him.
He wiped his forehead dramatically. ” phew, good because I was worried for a minute. I already had my suit custom made for the night” he declared.
I shook my head at him. ” you have the right colour to match my dress?” I asked him a little confused since I had only chosen the dress today.
” well Jerome insisted that I knew so that I could match with you. he seems a little obsessed with you” he added. That would make more sense. Jerome was well known and no doubt he had worked with Nick before in some way or another.
Maybe, but I think you’re a little more obsessed with me compared to him” I said as I purposely moved my ass on his lap.
Nick’s hand instantly tightened on my skin. ” Selene” he groaned as he leant back in pleasure as my hands wandered down.
” yes Nick, what’s wrong,” I said simply, pretending that I had no idea what kind of pleasure I was inflicting on him.
It wasn’t long before I found myself on my back with Nick hovering over me with eyes full of determination and lust for me.