Someone Unexpected(24)

I felt kind of bad that I was lying to my friend but I didn't want to  share anymore than I already had. I wasn't sure it was really going to  go anywhere and I didn't want to get her hopes up, or mine. If things  ever worked out with us I would just explain to Chloe that I couldn't  tell her at the time and I was sure, or at least I hoped, that she would  be okay with it.



"Hmmm, I guess I'll let it go for now but I want to be the first to know if he comes on to you."



I smiled through the phone. "I promise you will be the first to know. So, how was your week? Anything new going on?"



"Not really, it's been a busy week but pretty quiet. Mike and I are  going to Puerto Rico in a couple of months but that's all that's really  going on."



"Puerto Rico? It is supposed to be so beautiful there Chlo, I'm jealous.  I can't wait to go away with my boyfriend to a place like that, if I  ever get a boyfriend."



"Well, if you play your cards right, you may just have a really rich boyfriend one day!"



"You are silly!" We both erupted in giggles, chatted for a little while  longer and then made plans to have dinner the following week.



Talking with Chloe was a welcomed distraction and it helped take my mind  off of everything that was going on, but as soon as I hung up the phone  the first thing I thought about was Sebastian and how I still had not  heard from him. I made dinner and after dinner curled up on the couch to  watch some bad reality TV when my phone rang.



"Elena."



His deep voice sent chills down my spine.



"Hi Sebastian." I tried to hide the annoyance in my voice but I was almost positive that it was obvious.



"First, I apologize for not calling you sooner but I had a personal  emergency and I couldn't get away, not even for a second, are you  alright?"



His apology sounded sincere and I could hear the concern in his voice so  it was hard to stay mad at him. I didn't know what was going on with  him, but he told me that he would tell me when I saw him on Saturday so I  would just have to let it go and wait to hear what was really going on.



"Apology accepted and yes, I'm okay. I was a little freaked out when I  got the letter but I have had some time to think a little bit more,  think about what I talked about with my therapist and I'm okay. Also,  the fact that I got a restraining order this morning helps me feel a lot  better."



"I want to get a bodyguard for you." He sounded very worried and his  voice was firm but I didn't want a bodyguard, that was just silly.



"Sebastian, I appreciate the offer but I don't want a bodyguard.  Besides, how would I explain that to everyone? People would talk and  they would know that you hired him for me."



"I just want you to be safe, Elena. If anything happened to you I don't  know what I would do." His voice was very soft, he sounded concerned and  it was so sweet.



"I'll be okay, I'll be careful when I'm out and I will let you know if I need anything. How's that?"



He grumbled a little bit and I could tell that he wasn't happy with my  answer but he didn't push it. "I guess for now it will have to be okay,  but Elena, if anything happens I will be getting a bodyguard for you,  and that's final."         

     



 



His concern was so sweet and it made me miss him even more.



"Okay, agreed. So, how is Paris?"



"Paris would be much more beautiful if you were here with me. We are  going to definitely have to make a trip here together. I wish I could  say that it was wonderful but it has been a stressful trip. I don't know  if I told you this before Elena, but I come to Paris every other  weekend."



That was a surprise.



"You do? Why?"



"I know I keep giving you the same answer but it is complicated and I promise you I will … "



"Yeah, I know, you'll tell me this Saturday."



"About that, I might have to wait just a little bit longer before I can  share everything with you. But please believe me I am going to tell you  everything that is going on."



I was starting to get a little bit suspicious. Why did he have to wait even longer to tell me what was going on?



"Please tell me that you're not married."



"No! I am not married, I would never cheat on my wife. And I wouldn't string you along. It's just a little while longer."



That put me at ease. He hadn't really given me a reason to distrust him so all I could do was believe him.



I let out a deep breath, trying not to sound exasperated and failing miserably. "Okay."



"I miss you, Elena. It's only been a couple of days and I miss you like  crazy. I can't wait to wrap my arms around you again." His voice dripped  with seduction and it caused a stir in me.



"I miss you too, Sebastian. When are you flying back to Miami?"



"I am flying back on Friday and I have already made plans for us on Saturday night. I hope you like Thai food."



"I love it."



"Okay, good. We're going to Nikko By Sunshine, it's delicious Thai and it gets rave reviews."



"Is it on Lincoln Road?"



He hesitated. "No, it's not on Miami Beach, it's a little further away."



"Oh right, you can't be seen with me."



"Elena, don't say it like that, please. I promise things won't be like this for long."



"Good, because I won't put up with it like this for much longer."



"You won't have to. Well, I better let you go, it's nearly 2:30 a.m.  here. I'll give you a call tomorrow, but it will be a little bit earlier  if that's okay."



"Of course it's okay. You better get some sleep. Thanks for calling Sebastian and I'll talk to you tomorrow."



"Okay, I love you."



I smiled into the phone. "I love you too."



I was slammed at work the next day and Sebastian called me in the  afternoon and we spoke for just a few minutes. He told me that he would  be home the following day by 2:00 and he was looking forward to seeing  me on Saturday. That really made me happy so even though I had a ton of  work to do, time flew by for me and I couldn't wait to see Sebastian.  When I got home that evening I was looking through my beautiful new  clothes trying to decide what to wear and I got an idea. I wanted to  surprise Sebastian on that Friday instead of waiting to see him on  Saturday. I decided that I was going to drive to his house and he would  know how much I missed him. I really wanted him to know that I was into  him and there was no doubt about us on my end. I was a little bit giddy  thinking about his reaction and I couldn't wait to see the look on his  face when I showed up at his house. I decided I was going to wear a sexy  black strapless minidress and strappy black sandals over to his place  and I couldn't wait until the end of the day on Friday.



All I could think about on Friday was getting home to shower and change.  I felt like a teenager who was freaking out about getting ready for a  date with the guy she had a huge crush on. I was having a really hard  time focusing at work that day. Bev must have asked me the same  questions at least five times every time she came to my office for  something before I was able to answer her.



"Are you feeling okay, Elena? Can I get you anything?" I could see that  she was truly concerned so I had to snap out of it and force myself to  focus because I didn't want to worry her.         

     



 



"No, I'm fine. I guess I didn't get enough sleep last night so I will  definitely have to make sure that I catch up on my rest this weekend.  Thanks Bev."



Thankfully that seemed to pacify her so I made sure to pay attention to  whatever she asked me every time she came to me the rest of the  afternoon. Six o'clock finally rolled around and I practically ran out  of the office to my car. As soon as I got home I jumped in the shower  and changed into my perfect outfit, made sure my hair and makeup were  perfect and quickly spritzed myself with my favorite perfume.



I googled directions to his house on Star Island and when I finally  arrived at a little after 8:00, the house had a huge gate and my heart  sank. My surprise was going to be ruined because I had to call to have  him let me in. I guess since I didn't live in the world of the wealthy I  didn't even factor in that there would be a gate around his house. The  man had a personal bodyguard and was a billionaire; of course there  would be a gate around his house! I felt really silly for not even  thinking about that because the average person, if they used their  brain, would know that someone in his position would have security in  every aspect of his life. A ball of nerves hit me suddenly as I dialed  his number. What if he wasn't home?



"Blu residence." A formal male voice blared through the intercom.



"Yes, I am here to see Sebastian."



"Who may I say is calling?"



"Elena."



"Just a moment."