“Oh thank you Maria…I swear that I haven’t a clue where I am in this place…it’s so big”
They had then spent an hour going through the different rooms, with Maria explaining about the history of each. Lee had enjoyed the morning and thanked her with real sincerity when she had returned to her chores, offering to help if she could.
Maria had looked at her with surprise
“You are not like normal women he brings….you I think are nice girl”
Lee had looked sadly at the woman thinking how differently her employer regarded her.
Yanis had phoned her just after 9 informing her that his car would be there in ten minutes to bring her to him where they would sign the paperwork. She had just had time to shout a farewell to Maria before the car as promised had appeared, quickly whisking her off to one of the many large buildings in the city.
If the lawyer had seemed surprised at the contents of the document then he certainly did not show it as she had carefully taken her time to read through the papers to ensure that they truly reflected their previous day’s conversation, ignoring how Yanis had stood impatiently over her, fully aware of the pent up maleness of him as he hovered over her. Finally she had signed it as had he
As the lawyer had left he had lifted his jacket from the back of his seat. Lee trying not to notice how much his closeness was still affecting her, as his heady scent invaded her senses once again, making her want to close her eyes with the sudden sensations of pleasure which filled her. She had watched his strong chiselled face as he had read through a list of those who had called him that morning, his face frowning in concentration, as he had spoken with his secretary, quickly giving her instructions as to what to do for the rest of the day, before he had looked over at Lee with those dark eyes which once again had sent shivers skating down her back. She had flushed as he had caught her staring at him, her mind wondering what it would be like to run her fingers through his glossy hair, irritated by the way he had smiled with a look of understanding, making her even more annoyed with herself.
“Good now we can go and choose you a ring, which you will wear tonight and by tomorrow the whole world, will know we are engaged” he said softly
Yanis had organised for them to be shown rings in private at an exclusive jewellers, and despite knowing that it was all a farce Lee had taken her time, trying on ring after ring, before choosing the one which she fell in love with instantly on seeing it. A perfect solitaire, it was not by any means the biggest diamond, but it sat perfectly on her finger and she had smiled sadly wondering if she had said yes straight away to David if she would be wearing the same ring that day for real. Yanis had kissed her hand, leaning in gently to kiss her lips as she made her selection, much to the delight of the jewellers who smiled happily at the couple. While she knew that he did this for their benefit, Lee had felt her body respond as his lips had taken hers, feeling the colour rise at the way her body once again reacted to his touch
The jeweller had promised that the ring would be resized and ready that evening for her to wear to the theatre and they had left. Outside at the entrance to the jewellers he had surprised her when he had suddenly grabbed her, pulling her into his arms and kissing her passionately. As his arms had pulled her hard against him, she had not been able to stop her own from winding around his neck, mortified at her automatic response to him, feeling how her lips had moved against his, her body melding against him with such willingness.
“Smile for the camera” he said against her ear as he had kissed her again. Lee had only been vaguely aware of the camera flash as he had pulled away from her, the surprise still reflected in her eyes as she had seen the light within his.
“Go see your friend Lee” he said gently, huskily “Then I will meet you back home tonight” he added before placing her into the car which had appeared once more beside them.
Lying back against the soft leather interior of the car she had closed her eyes, realising how real it all had suddenly got. Seeing the ring on her finger had scared Lee, as she realised what a sham the whole thing was. It also saddened her, mocking her for her previous relationship. Yanis seemed to think that she would enjoy the attention, but Lee had never enjoyed being the centre of attention and with a sigh she had moved out of the car to see Mrs Green, who had been delighted to see her so early, and who had commented on how wonderful she looked.
She had prepared dinner for the woman before sitting with her enjoying a cup of tea as they had chatted. Finally, and with a heavy heart, it had been time to leave and she had once more found herself being chauffeured back to the house, her mind still spinning with the memory of how quickly she had melded against him that morning, her soft lips groaning at the way she was unable to stop herself from reacting to him, confused as to why this should be. Yanis had been waiting for her, and had not even allowed her to leave the car before slipping in beside her and directing the car to take them to the hospital, his deep voice low and clipped. He had been angry that she had taken so long to come back to the house knowing that they had theatre plans, his face dark with that anger as he had glowered down on her, making her raise her own chin in a defiant show of bravery.