Love
I opened my eyes early in the morning but didn't leave bed. It had been two days after the charity gala, and I couldn't stop thinking of Ellis. I hadn't spoken to him since. I wished he'd call me. I realized that I was still in love with him, and my love grew each day. Love was mysterious. How could I love him still after he broke my heart, and we separated for over five years?
Deciding to distract myself from him, I called David. " Hello, babe," he answered. My heart hurt for him.
" Hey, how are you, and how's your mom?" he mentioned that she underwent surgery.
" I'm alright. Mother is still delicate, but the doctors say she will be alright in a few weeks," he answered.
We conversed, and he asked me to dinner tomorrow. I agreed. I'd use the time to break up with him.
I finally got out of bed and went to take a shower before going outside my room.
Today was the day of the twins' pool party. They were excited, and we were the ones to give out all the orders. The day was bright, lovely, and sunny already.
I wore my two-piece bikini and was on the pool lounge chair. I dropped my sunglasses and requested a drink from the servant. The kids were in the driveway, waiting for Zeyneb to arrive. Luis was nervous about seeing his seductress witch, after what happened at the gala even though he played it cool.
" Relax, you're in great shape. She'll drool when she sees you," I smirked, my eyes raking his body.
"Of course, I'm in great shape. Look at me!" he smirked, and I rolled my eyes.
He gulped his margarita. I was relaxing when I stiffened after catching his scent. Ellis? He wasn't supposed to come! I inhaled and calmed my pounding heart.
" I can hear your heart pounding, Love!" Luis chuckled. I gave him the middle finger.
" Daddy, I'm so glad you're here with us," I heard my baby's sweet voice.
I felt Ellis tower above me. I stopped breathing. I pulled my sunglasses up and faced a body of muscle. He was breathtaking. I was suddenly self-aware that he was looking at my body. His gaze filled with lust.
" Hey, lovely girl," he said passionately. I sat up.
" Hey," I waved quickly.
I couldn't stand the ' I wanted to fuck you hard' eyes he was giving me. Without realizing it, I licked my lips and swallowed. I turned my eyes to Zeyneb. She was wearing a skimpy red bikini. She looked like she was ready for a sexy photoshoot with that hot supermodel body of hers.
" Looking sizzling, Zey," I purred.
" Look at you, Mama. You're fucking hot. I can feel the heat over here!" I was blushing. I felt so exposed after her words. Zeyneb and I gave each other compliments. We took pride in keeping a healthy lifestyle and always looking great.
" Hi, Michael!" I greeted him cheerfully.
" Hi!"
" Daddy, let's get in the pool!" Solara called.
" I'm coming, my love!"
Ellis knelt beside me and said with a smirk," You're blushing,"
I pulled my face away from him and stood up.
" No, I'm not," I mumbled.
My kids were smiling secretly as they watched us. Ellis chuckled as he grabbed our children unaware, and dived into the pool. I went to Luis. He was busy staring at Zeyneb. He was so sore that she ignored him.
" Can you believe she's ignoring me?" he scoffed and rolled his eyes.
" I heard her say hi to you," I sighed.
" Hi? Hi? She didn't even look at me once when she did, and why is she so close to that man?" I giggled at how childish he was being. My eyes dragged to Zeyneb and Michael. They were in the pool, talking as they floated in the water.
Were they a thing now?
' They are making Luis jealous,' Vee chuckled. I ran a finger in Luis' hair. I didn't tell him what Vee told me.
" They look good together," I stated, and he slapped my shoulder gently.
" Look at them. They are not good together," he pouted like a child, taking a large gulp of his drink.
" And besides, I saw Michael kiss a man at the Charity Gala," he said, and my eyes widened. I shook my head and grabbed his arm.
" No, fucking way," I said, but he nodded to confirm his words.
" He's straight. We almost did it in New York, but I backed out," I told him. Luis shrugged his shoulders.
" Maybe he's Bi,"
" Hmm," I mused, my mind taking me back to the conversation we had in his office. Was Michael Krayton bisexual? I couldn't guess. He seemed so masculine and so straight.
" He seems so ... Mannish," I said.
" Oh. Don't do the stereotyping thing. You always do that," he accused.
" I don't!" I refused.
" Yes, you do!" he chuckled. Maybe I did. I should know better.
I glanced at my children. They were having a great time with Ellis in the pool, splashing water.
" Come in the water, Mommy!" Cayden called to me.
" Yes, the cold water is so nice. Get in here, Mummy!" I finished the drink in my hand and moved back a few feet before jumping in. They all cheered. I swam around, and they were right. The water felt so good.
I glanced at Ellis. His blazing eyes were on me, smiling, and I glanced away.
Why the fuck was I acting like a schoolgirl?
In the evening, we went inside to have dinner.
The chef made delicious food, and we were all sitting at the long table, eating.
The sound of laughter resounded in the dining room, and my heart warmed.
Ellis held my hand gently and to my surprise brought it to his lips for a kiss. He didn't care that everyone was watching. My heart raced in my chest as butterflies bounced in my stomach.
After dinner, we went to the living room, soft music was playing, and the kids forced Ellis and me to dance. They said they wanted to know the steps for a school dance.
" Are you following?" I asked, averting Ellis' gaze at me.
" Yes, Mummy,"
Ellis and I were too close. I closed my eyes and leaned into him. I could feel the pounding of his chest as he could mine.
We finished our steps, and Ellis turned abruptly, carrying Solara in his arms before putting her down and dancing with her. Cayden, like a little gentleman, extended his hand to me, and we danced around.
The others were watching us with smiles. I felt so complete, and I was happy. This is what happiness felt like.