The waiter saved Alicia by suddenly appearing with their order . Alicia ate the food carefully with relish the meal was exquisite she completely forgot she was on a date with Dimitri as she moaned when she tasted the chocolate cake with the coconut cream topping the sweetness melting in her mouth .
“ I see you like it ” his deep voice vibrated instantly making her regain conciousness of where she was she blushed embarrassed . He laughed lightly “ nothing to feel shy of love , most people have the same exact reaction ” . Alicia eyes met with Dimitri's dark eyes , she averted her gaze and akwardly continued with her desert quietly .By nine thirty pm they were done with dinner and now driving back to Alicia's apartment. “ Hope you enjoyed the dinner ”. “ Yes I definitely did , thank you ” .“ I didn't even get the chance to ask you personal questions I was too caught up admiring you but I'll be honest with you , there's nothing I don't know about you already . You caught my attention that night at the club and I did a thorough background check on you ” .“ Back ground check ?” Alicia asked taken aback by his revelation.“ I must apologize if it offends you but for a man of my caliber and wealth I have to be sure about the women around me . I can't just take any woman out in public I had to be sure first ”As arrogant as what he said sounds Alicia had to agree with his taking precautions. What he doesn't know is I also have a background check on him that'll he'll never find out about. You have no idea Dimitri.“ Don't be mad say something ”he said looking at her . She cleared her throat “ first off eyes on the road please ” he chuckled lightly.“ Aye aye captain”“ And I'm not mad at you running a background check , did you find what you were looking for?”Dimitri smiled thoughtfully “ I didn't expect a beautiful woman like you to have passed through such maltreatment in the hand of man she loved .” Alicia's heart beat sporadically How did he find out about that !? Wait is that online or something? But my relationship with Tristan was kept a secret .“ No , I didn't find out about you from the media I have my ways . I'm very sorry for how you were treated and if you give me the chance I'll want to do better .show you off and show you how beautiful love and life is ” .Alica found her voice and responded “ maybe you're just saying that to get to me ” . Dimitri laughed quite darkly “ Darling you're attracted to me as much as I'm attracted to you . I don't have to lie to a woman to get into her pants . In every sense that a man needs a woman I need you ”.Alica felt like this was a fever dream this was Dimitri freaking Valentino handsome bachelor billionare the man every woman wants telling her he needed her and wants a chance to love her .Alicia felt so self conscious and hot she just wanted to get down from this car and rub to the comfort of her room . “ I don't expect an answer to ight , I'm sorry if I startled you with my direct approach but I am a straight forward man . I want you to be mine , I want to take all the years of abuse and make it a distant memory ”The car stopped suddenly and Alicia looked around to notice they were at her parking lot . Dimitri's words had cracked a brick in the wall in her heart . He removed his seat belt and freed her from hers too cupping her cup cheek in the palm of his hand using his thumb to massage her lower lip .The touch was mild but it caused slight delicious tremors to course through her body , her breathing changed .Dimitri's eyes dripped with lust and it was obvious what he wanted , what they both wanted . He drew his head closer and Alicia closed her eyes and held her breath thinking he was going to kiss her but instead she felt his warm lips kiss a pluse on her neck .It sent an electric feeling through her body and her continued his onslaught kissing her neck , she bit her lips in a failed attempt to hold back her low moans .Then he suddenly stopped , the air cooling where his lips were. “ Can I kiss you ” his deep voice vibrated . Alicia mentally wrestled with her head and Sally's advice looking for a response. Dimitri kissed the corner of her lips down to her neck.To heck with it ! She managed to gasp “ yes ” Dimitri gave a dark smrik and brought his lips to her kissing her gently at first his lips asking for entrance . She parted her lips admitting him they kissed deeply their tongues dueling. When he pulled back ,she felt the loss of his lips and was sure her lips were swollen .He chuckled darkly “ you better get down from this or I won't let you go . You've completely filled my head and all I can think about is being with you if you stay one more minute in this car I'll take that as your acceptance of what is about to happen”It took all her will power to say “ Good night Dimitri ,I'll be in touch ” . She came down from the car and went up to her apartment.She opened the door and leaned her back on the door hand over her chest trying to steady her heart beat . “ Well well well , from how you look I take it that it went well really well from that hickey on your neck” Sally said with a amused look of her face.Alicia jumped slightly “ didn't see you there , you scared me ” . Sally took a seat on the couch “ mind explaining the hickey and why your lips are red and swollen. You made out with him didn't you ” she dramatically put a hand on her eyebrow.“ Yes but he seduced me ! And and and ”“ And nothing girl , you have no excuse now give me the juicy details”.Alicia sat next to her on the couch and narrated the evening . “ Wow I don't blame you , man is a master on the art of seduction . But please make it clear the ninety days rule ‘ no cookie’ okay ? last thing we want is him thinking you're some weak woman ”“ I'll do my best ”“ Something bothers me though , hope he isn't trying to take advantage of your emotional vunerable state since he knows about your past with Tristan. You have to be very careful powerful men can be very manipulative”“ You're right , I'll try to slow things down and not fall for him ”“ Great ! And guess what I have amazing news for you ”“ Really , spill already ” Alicia said excitedly . “ My guy at the top HR firm got you an interview for the role of the personal assistant of Billionaire Alexander Kings ”“ Wow that's great ”“ I know you too well you're faking excitement, look I know because you've met Dimitri and his brother you feel like that's enough but you can't say so give this a try at least if not for anything to have a job that'll keep you busy ”.“ You're right as always ”“ Good , now the interview is for 10 am tomorrow morning . I'll be going back to my place and before you say anything . Yes you will be fine but I need to resume tomorrow my boss has being blowing up my phone .”“ I'll miss you being here ,but I really appreciate it's rare to find a friend and sister in one person ”“ Aww don't make me cry ” they embarced on the couch.“ Now let's go to bed we have to leave the house in time tomorrow and don't forget to update your journal on Dimitri and his personality we'll have to make a comparison before you accept to anything”.“ Sure, you're right as always ” they laughed lightly .By 9:30 Alica and Sally were already heading out of the apartment . They boarded separate cabs Alicia to the appointment with Alexander Kings and Sally back to her apartment.Alicia pulled up at the skyscraper office of Alexander Kings ten minutes to the time slated for her interview. She stilled her nerves , according to her reports and investigation contained in her journal ‘ how to bag a Billionaire” .Alexander Kings is the top most and powerful bachelor Billionaire in the world and he is very intimidating with a reputation for being a no nonsense person Sally's HR plug must have pulled heavy strings to land her this interview considering her sparse work experience.She walked through the automatic doors and approached the receptionist she noticed the environment was bustling with professionals moving in different directions it is a quite intimidating environment. “ Good morning ma'am ” , the middle aged woman smiled at her warmly “ morning dear , what can I do for you ?” .Her sm
“ well , you'll just have to trust me and I've accepted the offer . I don't want the reputation of not keeping my word .And least I forget I haven't given a response to your proposal of a relationship yet ”. Alicia finally responded her answer seemed to have doused the fire in his eyes .Dimitri's eyes softened and he chuckled “ I seem to have forgotten that fact you must forgive me . I don't mind you working but you don't need to I am willing to foot your every need and want for luxury ” .Good I have him where I want Alicia thought to herself .“ I know you can do that and even more but I still want to work . And it's strictly business , and you and I know you'll have eyes watching me at the office ” Dimitri nodded and raised his hands “ you've caught me okay I'll trust you but seriously what do I need to do to make you mine . Whatever the cost I'm willing to bear the cost to met any requirement to officially make you my woman”His sweet words tugged at the corner of her heart threa
Alicia's eyes widen when she saw Tristan standing right in front of her and her throat went dry . Oddly she then realized how much effect he still had on her but instead of pure unadulterated love , it was tainted love she felt for him mixed with the intense desire to hurt him so deeply he'll question his worth and his pride would be utterly destroyed.“ May I help you? “ Dimitri stood up all 6ft 6 of him towering over Tristan 5 ft 11 frame . Tristan suddenly realized who Dimitri is. “ Mr Valentino I'm so sorry I didn't realize you were the one , I apologise for the ntrusion ” .“ Good , you may leave or do I have to make you leave “ Dimitri said in a dangerously low voice .Fear filled Tristan's eyes “ no …no sir ,enjoy your day ”. He quickly walked away .“ Are you okay ? , Hope seeing him didn't ruin your mood ”. Alicia put on a bright countenance “ not at all , but I think I'll rather go home now I'm sure you have work to do ”. Dimitri shrugged “ work can always wait , spending tim
Alicia felt like her legs couldn't hold her up anymore, the interaction with Tristan had completely drained her to a point she had no more will power and she doubted herself now .“ I'm fine, ” she responded. It was barely a whisper . “ You don't like fine , I heard what he said to you and just know they're all lies and he just said those things to get to you and dampen your spirit”.“ I should thank you for standing up for me , he would have kept going if not for you . I'm really grateful ” before Alicia could sit on the ground from the exhaustion she felt Dylan catch her up in his arms . He carried her in his arms bridal style “ you don't have to thank me for anything , I'll do all I can to protect you from such abuse ”. Alicia nodded her throat too tight with emotion and gratitude.“ Do you mind if I take you to my apartment , you don't look like you need to be alone right now . Especially with what just happened ” Alicia noded her head in agreement . He turned towards his apartmen
Alicia woke up feeling refreshed and she had a good night's rest . She woke up a good two hours early and decided to get an early start on her day . She decided to check I*******m because she hadn't done that in a while .Usually she would only go online to stalk Tristan and his fiance Emily but for the past few days she had been so occupied she completely forgot about doing so . Just before she could tap the icon Sally's call came in . She arched her brow . It was really unusual for Sally to call her this early , she wasn't much of a morning person . She picked the call “ what's the emergency ? ” , “ Alicia you're trending on social media !there are pictures all over the internet of you with Dylan at the club , dinner with Dimitri and brunch too ” .Alicia sat up suddenly “ what do you mean , I didn't even take any pictures with them ?”. “ Well there's something called paparazzi and those men have a lot of them trailing them. Good thing is you look so hot in all the pictures , Girl
Chapter Thirteen Alicia knocked on Alexander Kings door just in time a few minutes before nine .“ come in ” the door opened and she stepped in and just like the last time the man already had his head buried in work the only difference this time was he was typing away on his computer .Well he is definitely a workaholic that's for sure . Alicia said think to herself . “ Good morning sir ” she said in her most professional sounding voice .“ Morning Alicia ” something about how he said her name enticed her; it rolled off his tongue too smoothly . All the while through this interaction the man hadn't looked up from his computer .“ I have some documents I need edited and sent out before lunch , can you handle that ? ” he paused typing and stood up. He did a mini stretch and Alicia couldn't help but notice his muscles flex . He walked over to a book shelf taking a spiral binded document then handed it over to her .Alicia took the documents without meeting his eyes . “ Alicia ” his deep
Alexander's Pov Alexander Kings watched Alicia walk away . He saw the way her face fell when he cautioned her about her reputation on social media . He let out an audible sigh , running his fingers through his thick dark hair .He didn't understand why he wanted to take her in his arms and comfort her when she looked at him with those sad eyes but still business is business he can't let his feelings get in the way . More still from the file he read on the woman ,she seemed quiet harmless but there was something in his gut that didn't trust her .Firstly she just seemed to come out of nowhere now she's hanging out with two of the most powerful billionaires and got recommended to work in his office . He feared she was a spy sent by one of his enemies but he had no evidence , he just had to watch her closely. He carried his suitcase exiting the building he decided to drive himself today . Today was a special day , the foster home had finally decided to give him custody of Alexis after
Alicia decided to take another shower before her movie date with Dylan to beat the heat. She stepped under the shower pressing the button that let water come from every point of the bathroom wall . She massaged her hair under the shower letting the cold water beads cool her scalp . She faintly heard her front door open and she reduced the pressure of the water so she could hear better . And she could almost swear she was hearing footsteps.Fear filled her heart. Could it be Tristan,he was never violent but I'm not comfortable with his presence. Did I forget to lock the door? What if it's a stalker or a bugler ? .Of all the days Alicia forgot to hang a robe or towel in the bathroom. “ Shit ” she whispered. The only thing she could wear was her bikini set hanging in the corner. It's better than nothing , she thought to herself . She quickly put on the black two piece and looked for what she could use as a weapon to defend herself. Her eyes scanned the bathroom and she found nothing