The Billionaire's Desire 3(11)

"I guess you like what you see." He stood back and winked to me, grabbed his underwear from the bureau, and retreated to the dressing area. I could feel my cheeks flush as he teased me. Butterflies danced in my belly as I thought of how perfect things felt between us. I loved being there with him. After he got dressed we made our way down to the breakfast nook and joined everyone there.

Later that day I was chatting with Jake and Vivienne by the pool when Joshua told me a delivery had just arrived for me. I went to my room and there were two full racks of designer dresses for me to choose from. I stood with my hand over my mouth completely amazed. What has he done? A couple of minutes later I was still standing there looking at the dresses when Joshua sidled up beside me. I turned to look at him, gratitude filling my eyes.

"Joshua, I don't know what to say. These are all so beautiful, thank you."

"I want you to feel comfortable tomorrow night and I know that if you like what you're wearing you will be." He turned to close my door and then sat down in a chair.

"Try them on." His words were a command.

"Now?"

"Yes. I want to see each dress on you."

I chose the first dress on the rack and turned to go change in the dressing area.

"No, Sarah."

I stopped in my tracks and turned to look at him, his steady stare unflinching.

"Try them on in front of me."

I felt self-conscious because he had never seen my body in such bright conditions. The sun was beaming into my room and Joshua would be able to see every flaw. My heart was pounding as I undressed in front of him and tried on the first dress.

"Do you like it?" My question hung in the air unanswered as his eyes roamed over my body.

"Next dress." His terse tone shocked me and even annoyed me a little bit. He can be such a jerk sometimes.

We went through this routine for each dress, and each time Joshua still did not answer me. Finally, on dress number 18, he said something. It was a dark pink strapless Valentino full-length gown. It hugged me in all the right places and it was my favorite so far.

"That's it. That's the one." Joshua got up, walked over to me and led me to the full-length mirror. He stood behind me as we looked in the mirror together.

"This is beautiful on you Sarah. You look stunning." His warm breath on my neck sent tingles down my back. "One of the best hairstylists and make-up artists in the Beverly Hills will be here tomorrow to help you get ready."

He turned me around to face him. He slowly ran a finger down my arm and leaned in to whisper to me. "I am going to have my eye on you all night. Remember, you belong to me."

I looked him right in the eye and said the words I knew he wanted to hear.

"Yes sir."





CHAPTER 7

My hairstylist did a beautiful job and my makeup artist was putting the finishing touches on my lipstick when there was a knock at my door. She opened the door for me and Joshua stood there looking gorgeous and dashing in his tuxedo. He was perfection head to toe. So beautiful. I was really looking forward to this party.

"You look beautiful Sarah." I saw the guarded yearning in his eyes and wanted to put my arms around him.

I smiled at him wishing so badly we could be a real couple. I'll just have to cherish the time we have together.

"Thank you." I started to feel nervous as he held his gaze on me and my throat felt dry. We had to get to the party or I was going to want to attack him right there in front of my makeup artist.

"Shall we go?" Joshua held out his arm for me and I happily put mine through his. As we walked down the winding staircase to the party, I felt so beautiful standing beside Joshua. My gown fell perfectly around my feet as I glided down the stairs. Vivienne was the first person I saw as we joined the party and she looked green with envy.

"Sarah, how lovely you look." Her forced smile did not fool me. I can fake it too sweetheart.

"You're too kind Vivienne. You look stunning, I love your dress." I flashed her a smile that should have won an award. "Where is Jake?"

"Did I hear my name?” He leaned down to kiss me on my cheek. “Sarah, you take my breath away. You look gorgeous."

Jake was so sweet and I could see that Vivienne was nearly pouting. She’s boring and a brat? I don't know how he deals with that.

"Jake you're too sweet. Thank you kind sir." I gave him a mock curtsy as he chuckled at me. Vivienne was now seething.

"Joshua, dashing as always."

"I can say the same thing to you my favorite brother."

"Your only brother," Jake chuckled.

I really enjoyed the comfortable banter between them and it was evident that they cared about each other. No sibling rivalry at all. It was so refreshing.