The Billionaire's Desire 3(6)

"Joshua, there is a difference between bringing home a woman to meet your mother and bringing home a new business associate who happens to be a woman."

Joshua stopped walking and turned to look at me. His gorgeous eyes smoldered as he held my gaze. He then slowly looked me up and down, lust written all over his face.

"Is there?"

My eyes started blinking and I was completely tongue-tied. My stomach was fluttering and my mouth suddenly went dry. My voice was very small when I finally spoke. I glanced at the floor and then looked into his eyes.

"Well, I think so. Usually when you say you're bringing a woman home to meet your mother there are romantic feelings involved. If you're bringing home a work colleague, it's just about work." My heart was thumping in my chest.

He had a bit of an amused look on his face. He gave me a slight smirk and cocked his head to the side.

"Hmmm, interesting. So, I brought you home to meet my mother. Tell me, which category do you think you fall into?"

My cheeks were on fire. Of course I hoped it was the former, but I wasn't going to kid myself. Joshua was a very powerful and wealthy man who I'm sure had women constantly throwing themselves at him.

"I would just assume the latter." I couldn't even look at him when I said it. I was so nervous in that moment.

"Work colleague?" He searched my eyes and I could see that he wanted to say something. He started to speak and then stopped himself. He reached out and gently smoothed hair out of my eyes. "We should continue with the tour."

I didn't push back for an answer, I just continued walking with him. I felt that in time he would open up to me. I decided to focus on the splendor of the home. It really was incredible. Joshua told me it had an art gallery, a library, a 40 seat movie theater, a dining room that could seat 22 comfortably, and a grand ballroom that could accommodate up to 200 people. 200 people in one room in someone's house! I was definitely in a different world.

When we made our way to the ballroom, I was speechless. The crystal chandeliers sparkled like the night sky filled with stars. It was simply breathtaking. We stood in that room and I closed my eyes and imagined Joshua holding me in his arms, twirling me around. I was completely engulfed in my reverie when Joshua lightly tapped me on the shoulder.

"Earth to Sarah." A soft chuckle escaped from Joshua's lips.

My eyes snapped open as my hands flew to my flushed cheeks. "I'm sorry. I'm just not used to all of this. It's like a fairytale." Did I really just say that fairytale part out loud?

"Well, you'll have a chance to dance in this ballroom at the party on Thursday."

"Oh? Will I?" I couldn't help but flirt with him just a little bit.

"If you're lucky." He winked at me and proceeded with the rest of the tour.

There go the butterflies again.

"Did you buy more than one gown in Dubai?"

I panicked as I realized I had nothing to wear to Bunny's birthday party.

"No, I didn't. What am I going to do? I don't suppose I can wear the same dress I wore to the charity event?" My palms were getting sweaty as I tried to figure out a solution.

Joshua must have seen the panic written all over my face. "Calm down. Don't worry. I will take care of everything."

His gentle tone surprised me but was so comforting. I really loved this sweet side of him. I stood staring at him, my eyes filled with gratitude. I think it made him a little uncomfortable.

“We should probably get back to everyone else. I'm sure they are wondering where we are."





CHAPTER 3

The next morning I was lying in bed thinking about where I was. It was still hard for me to believe this was real. Dinner was pretty wonderful the night before and Bunny's brothers and sister were just as nice as she is. As crazy as it may sound, I felt as if I fit in with this family.

I hopped in the shower, got dressed and was just finishing curling my hair when I heard a light knock at my door. My heart skipped a beat because I knew that it was Joshua coming to get me for breakfast. I opened the door with a big smile on my face and it immediately fell and was replaced by confusion.

Ethan was leaning in my doorway flashing his pearly whites at me.

"Ethan. What are you doing here?"

"I thought I would escort you to breakfast, gorgeous." That sexy smile of yours is not going to work on me. Just as I was about to respond, Joshua appeared at my door.

"Thanks for the offer cousin, but the lady is spoken for." His dark eyes fixed on Ethan’s, and his imposing stance sent a clear message to Ethan that he should back off.

"For now." Ethan winked at me as he sauntered off.

Joshua came into my room and closed the door. He turned his fiery gaze on me. "Did you invite him to your room?"