Chapter 18
NAOMI
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all to the bed b
behind me and drop my phone carefully against its softness.
“Finally,” I breathe
As I finally relax my toes and stand up. I feel a sense of relief wash over me. I take a moment to look around the peaceful hotel room, noticing the silence and tranquility that surrounds me.
I begin to wander around, trying to get my bearings, but I can’t help but wonder where Cirena it
After our wedding reception, he whisked us away in a limo, skillfully avoiding any further congratulations or small
Il talk with mir guest.
I’m grateful for his thoughtfulness in doing so, as it allowed us to slip away unnoticed and enjoy some much–needed alone time.
Now I can have a reu.
I have left the twins in Maggie’s care. I feel so
el so alive.
The door to the suite room n opens and Circenn walks in, pulling his tie off his neck.
“My father requests a meeting with the both of us, when are you free this week?” he says carefully and starts to move the sleeves of his shirt up carefully.
He is revealing his veiny hands and I do not understand why my whatic eyes choose to
there.
“I’ll be free on a Friday” My mouth wanders off
“I’ll schedule a meeting with him on Friday then,” He adds
I look away from his body and thankfully he doesn’t realize I have been staring like a whore.
“Do you always schedule a meeting with your
father Lask
I don’t know why I asked.
He turns to me. like I have just said something so
so absurd
“Because I am a busy man and I can’t be spontaneous about my meetings!” He raises a questioning braw at me
“Yeah. I know that. But he is your father, I add.
“Doesn’t make him an exception
“Do you not always put family first?” I ask
He glares at me.
“Do you suddenly think getting married makes us family?”
My chin riches at his retorts
“What?” My words are sharje
What could Tever expect? He is Circenn.
“I don’t want to comder the likes of you famaly,” I say because it feels like I’ll lose if I don’t.
“Good” He muumbles
Tewininutes ago, he was in a good mood. What made him so wear?
about the twins?” Day and he
it’ll eat me alive it I say something wrong
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Gorst thing I’m not legally married to him–1 am, but good thing it is limited
“Will you arrange meetings to meet then too!” I tilt my head.
“Naomi.” He calls
Thute the wound of my name on his tongue, it always feels like I have committed a grave un
“It’s our first time being parents,” He continues, “But I did not come to earth at thirty one years old–a man was once a child, and I do know yo do not schedule meetings to meet your kids. Though my childhood had gone exactly like that, but that doesn’t mean I want to repeat my father’s mistake. So do well not to mock me, I detest it”
“The last thing I am doing here, as mork you, it is only a question. I do not want my boys to Lick. If it is love, I need it from every corners of the world” I raise my hand up in the air surmeneler–like
If it is love they need. They can have all of me then Green is serious
The arranges the blazer on the chair in front of him and turns to me
“I am leaving” He begins. “And you can have the room to yourself”
I want to ask why y he’s leaving but that will just sound weird.
We’re falsely married. There should be no strings attached.
“There’s a lady outside who will assist you, just reach her out through this phone.” He points to a telephone on the wall.
“There’s a car at the parking lot, in case you feel like leaving. The suur has everything Foods, clothes, perfect comforter flis words are quick and
sharp
“Okay thanks” is all I say, before proceeding to stand still and watch him leave.
I don’t know where he’s going but I don’t fancy the idea of being alone, in a place Lam not that familiar with.
Circenn leaves and 1 immediately disappear to relax in a warm bath. The warm water in the tub relaxes all of my staff and hurting muscles, İraving me feeling fresh and as if I should never leave the bathroom again.
I cover up in a fur robe and walk towards the kitchenette to see foods already brought in, delicacies upon delicacies And a card in front of it that
“Congratulations on getting married. We hope this food will be special for your first night as a married couple”
I scoff and toss the card
Well I am married and by myself on my wedding night. So the card is not necessary. I’ll enjoy the food myself and I’ll make the most out of tonight myself
I don’t need no husband
I grab a bottle of wine and another foreign quor that is written in French and take it to the living area.
After setting them down on the table of the living area. I go back to grab the roasted beefsteaks and desserts to go with it
I plop myself down on the couch, grab
b the TV remote, and start scrolling through comedy shows.
I need a go
a good laugh to lift my spirits, since the wedding excitement hasn’t quite kicked in yet
As I watch the hilarious jokes and witty one–liners have me giggling uncontrollably,
I had myself reaching for the hard liquor instead of the wine, savoring every bite of the food I’ve gathered
I open another bottle and keep sipping until I feel content and vannsbed
The comedy and haar conto is just what I needed to unwind and forget about everything else,
The time on my phone says. I am in the morning but I don’t know why the number one is splitting into two every now and then when I look
Their ca mortage from Maggie hat I’m too over the moon to unlock my phone
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ting my favorite tunes blast through the speakers.
I grab the remote and crank up the volume, letting my
I jump onto the couch, letting loose and dancing like no one’s watching.
The music takes over, and I’m completely in the moment, feeling electric and carefree.
I’m not sure if it’s the alcohol or the music, but I feel invincible, like I’m on top of the world.
With two empty liquor boules sitting on the floor, I let my hair down and let the beat move my body.
1 leap from the couch to the table, channeling my inner dancer and mimicking the dance moves on the screen. I’m lost in the music, and it feels amazing!
My head almost comes crashing and my feet almost give away when I turn around to see Circenn standing still and watching me make a fool out of myself.
Has arms are crossed against his fire chest and his gaze is hinting somewhere between astonished and disappointed- I guess.
I gently walk down from the couch and start to laugh.
No, because it is funny
“What are you doing here?” I stop laughing and try to tuck my wild hair behind my ears.
“What the hell was that?” He asks.
“What was what?” I purse my lips trying not to laugh.
“I was dancing” I let out a chuckle.
It is just so funny right now.
Carcenn watches me laugh, and after ending it, I clear my throat and face him again,
“What are you doing here? I thought you left” I say.
There’s something about his face that is so cute and funny right now, Kind of looks like when Blake wants something from me
Or am I drunk?
No way
re enjoying your quality time” He seethes
“I left, but it wouldn’t be nice leaving you alone. But I guess you were
“I guess I was.” I shrug,
“I thought you said dancing wasn’t your thing” He walks around to where I have created a food mess
“I thought I was Or am I 1 ask.
He walks up to me and in one breath, his voice growls.
“You’re drunk”
“Maybe you are.” I retort, poking his chest.
“You reek” He grimaces.
“What” I scream. I sniff my hands that smell like cake icing and shake my head. “I smell like cake. What do you mean reck! See!”
I tiptoe
e and palm his face with both hands.
“I smell like cake”
A subtle reminder.
He grabs me by my wrists and pulls my
“You smell like alcohol. He pause
Look at me up and down
my hand down.
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“What am I going to do with you?”
I laugh. Because he looks so much like Jake.
“Whatever you want to do with me
