The door clicks open as Skylar stands up and watches Vino strode into the room looking drunk and tattered. She had stayed awake the night wondering where Vino could be? He had left as soon as they got to the hotel. Skylar could vividly remember his words to her:
"I'm going out. Don't stay up for me, I might be late. Goodnight, Miss Evans" He had told her and left after getting the keys for her from the receptionist. He didn't follow her into their room but went on his way to the club.
Vino strode into the room after having spent the night in the club drinking and avoiding Skylar. After seeing her in a mini skirt looking so hot and sexy, he didn't trust himself to keep his hands to himself without touching her.
He had left her to herself but now seeing the angry look on her pretty face he couldn't help but ask himself if he had made a mistake by leaving her alone last night.
"Good morning, Angel. How___?" Vino halts as he sucks in air into his dried lungs. Skylar had sat up causing the duvet to fall to her knee leaving her front bare save for a flimsy see through white nighties which leave nothing to his imagination.
Vino turned around immediately coughing loudly trying to clear the clusters in his throat "Miss Evans I__ your dress" Vino said incoherently as Skylar wondered what he meant by that?
Skylar stood up slowly from the bed and went to stand in front of him. Vino's eyes widen in shock as he scans her face down to the beginning of her cleavage. He quickly averted his gaze before he could do something outside his norms.
He has never been this affected by women like he is right now with Skylar "What do you want, Miss Evans?" Vino asked her with surprise, wondering what she wanted?
Skylar stood in an angry stride with her hands folded across her chest. She screamed up at him "Where were you last night? Do you know how I stayed awake last night worrying about you?"
"Miss Evans I____"
"Enough. I don't want to hear anything from you. If you wanted to party, you could have just said so, not making me wait the whole night wondering where the hell you could be?"
"But I did tell you where I ______"
"Shut up, I'm not yet done. I couldn't sleep a wink last night. I was so worried and scared. My head couldn't stop conjuring all sorts of things that could have happened to you but there you were having the best night of your life. And to think that after everything I'm still in lo_____"
Skylar paused immediately she saw Vino's eyes widen in shock. She slumped heavily on the couch, as she put her hands on her mouth. She couldn't believe she nearly slipped the love word. What was she trying to achieve? What would he have done if she had told him that she's in love with him?
"Gosh! Skylar! Stupid girl with your wild running mouth" Skylar scolded herself as she watched Vino stood perplexed watching her with wide eyes which nearly popped out of their sockets.
"Miss Evans I _____"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Thompson. Pardon my outburst. I have no right to get mad at you. You are a grown man who knows what is good enough for himself. Moreover, you are my boss and it's unethical of me to scream at you. I'm sorry. Now, if you would excuse me. I must get ready. Paula will be here any moment from now
With that Skylar ran into the bathroom, locking the door firmly. She rests her back behind the door frame, clutching her chest in her hands as she strides down the door flame. Only then did she let the tears fall as she cried her eyes out.
She was getting so emotional and frustrated being by his side. It's only a matter of time before she comes out and tells him the truth. She couldn't wait to get back to her apartment in New York. Being in a room with him was driving her crazy and her emotions are all over the place.
Skylar stood up reluctantly as she got a glimpse of herself in the mirror. A big bag has settled around her eyelids, evident from the sleepless night Vino had given her last night. Skylar wiped her eyes and went about her daily routine with a heavy heart.
Vino stood shocked as he watched Skylar run from him. He didn't know that the action he took last night would cause her a night without sleep.
He could have stayed and forced his hands to himself all through the night. Hell! He could have taken the couch but he didn't want her to be suspicious of his feelings for her.
Sometimes he wished he wasn't a fucking rich billionaire but rather just a regular boy with a regular job, Skylar could have accepted him then. He almost knows what Michael would say if he should tell him that he's in love with a woman who doesn't want him? And to think that he made fun of Michael when he was in love with Nina.
Vino came out of his thoughts as he turned to walk into the closet. He had completely forgotten about the launching party tonight. He made a mental note to stop by the clothing store later in the day to get a white tuxedo since he didn't come with any...
He walked into the adjoining bathroom to take a shower. Coming out he was surprised to see that Skylar had ordered lunch. He smiled at her as he sat across from her naked save for a towel around his waist.
"I'm sorry I ordered too much food. I didn't know what you'll like, that's why I ordered everything on the menu" Skylar apologized as she forced her eyes away from the droplet of water on his bare chest. She will give anything to be that droplet of water that cling to his skin.
Vino nodded at her as he got to eating his food while stealing subtle glances at Skylar. Today, she was putting on a short polka dot gown which fell below her knees. Though he was not okay with the length of the dress, his only consolation was that she was going out with Paula. And he trusts Paula to keep her safe.
Skylar rushed her lunch when she heard the knock on the door. Knowing fully well that it was Paula, she ran into the bedroom to get her bag and sandal while Vino went to open the door for her.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Thompson. I trust you had a nice rest last night" Paula greeted Vino as soon as he opened the door for her winking at him.
Vino stood shocked watching her surprised from her line of questioning "Yes I did. Thanks for asking Mrs. Ernesto" Vino answered as he ushers her in
"Have your seat while I get Miss Evans for you. I heard you ladies are having a shopping spree today?" Vino continued as he disappeared into the room without waiting for Paula's response. He appears a little while later with Skylar beside him who smiles in greetings to Paula.
Paula stood up as Skylar came to stand beside her "Mr. Thompson we'll like to be on way"
Vino nodded as he walked closer to Paula and cunningly handed her his debit card while he whispered in her ears "Use it to get her the most expensive gown tonight. Please?" Vino begged her as Paula smiled and stepped out with the card in his hands.
Vino smiles, he hopes Skylar won't find out. Knowing her she won't accept the card from him that's why he had to go through Paula. Vino stepped out locking the door behind him, he walked to the nearby store to get a tuxedo for himself while wishing that the trip won't come to an end.
***
Skylar stood staring at the woman in the mirror, she couldn't recognize the woman staring back at her.
The woman in the mirror was beautiful, sexy and was putting on an expensive red silk evening gown. She would never have dreamed of putting on such expensive clothing.
Paula had left to receive her first guest being the host. She had done quite a job on Skylar that she couldn't recognize herself anymore. What would Vino think If he saw her like this?
"Skylar darling. Are you done?" Paula's voice called out to Skylar from the doorway as Skylar turned to smile at her.
"Oh my God! Wow!! Where's my friend, Skylar? What have you done to her?" Paula smiled happily with a teasing glint in her eyes.
"Oh, come off it, Paula. You and I both know that I'm not beautiful" Skylar replied trying to repel her flattering smile shyly.
"Really?" Paula stared at her, raising her eyebrows at her "Anyway, let Vino be the judge of that" Paula replied entering the room to stand beside Skylar "Red does look good on you. I love it"
"Thank you but don't you think it's too expensive. I don't think I can ever repay you for everything you've done for me" Skylar said with a glint of tears in her eyes.
"You can repay me by getting married to Vino. Then I will be so happy knowing that I had played cupid in your love story" Paula smiled teasing Skylar.
Skylar rolled her eyes at her. She had come to love Paula. Paula was friendly and fun to be with, she was like the big sister Skylar never had. She would miss her a lot when they left Spain.
"A penny for your thought, Miss Evans" Paula replied jokingly "What are you thinking about so seriously?"
"Nothing. Just how much I will miss you when we're gone. You are like the sister I never had. Thanks for everything"
"Awn! Skylar. Stop it, you are making me teary already" Paula replied as she wiped a tear with her thumb careful not to get mascara on her face.
"Come here baby girl. You are the sister I never had too" Paula continued slowly with a smile on her face as she hugged Skylar, careful of their makeup. In the days they have spent together she had grown fond of her. And she would surely miss her too.
"Enough of the tears. Let's go find your man, I'm sure he must be wanting to see you. Moreover, the party is in full swing. Don't forget what I told you, mingle with the single guys here tonight and drive Vino crazy until he admits that he's in love with you. Okay?"
Skylar nodded as they both walked hand in hand out of the door, closing it gently behind them while Skylar couldn't help dispelling Paula's words knowing fully well that Vino doesn't do employee. She doubts he will see her as anything tonight other than his assistant.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Mr. Ernesto was saying on the stage as Skylar walked slowly down the stairs causing all eyes on her as she heard a few gasps. The party was held in the throne room. Paula nodded to her husband as she went to stand beside him on the stage.
"All of this wouldn't be possible If not for a beautiful woman who was kind enough to refurbish our very own El Escorial. Ladies and gentlemen join me in raising a glass to Miss Evans" Mr. Ernesto said as they all raised their glasses to Skylar.
They all chorused "To Miss Evans" before clicking the glasses together. They then drink from it while Skylar smiles at them.
As soon as Skylar descended the stairs. She saw Vino approaching her, looking handsome in a white tuxedo. Skylar's heart skipped a beat as she looked for an escape route. She doesn't trust herself in his arms right now.
"Can I have this dance, My lady?" A young man with big round glasses around his nose was talking to her. Skylar immediately accepted even though she didn't like the man.
She was excited until she got the murderous look Vino was shooting her dance partner who glared back in response.
Skylar left the man and found herself in the arms of another man who reeked of alcohol and smoke and he couldn't stop talking all through their dance.
Skylar was getting irritated and suffocated as she prayed for a getaway soon.
A light tap on the man's shoulder caused them to pause as Skylar's eyes nearly popped out from their sockets when she saw Vino standing with his hands in his pocket looking like he had just gotten out of a Vogue magazine.
"If you would excuse me, mister. I would like to dance with my woman" Skylar gasps at the endearment. What does this mean? Was she really his woman?
Her partner nodded and bowed as he walked away leaving her in the hands of Vino who smiled and came to stand in front of her.
He took her hands in his eyes as his grins became more pronounced "Perfect. You are so beautiful, Angel. The most beautiful here tonight. I couldn't keep my eyes off you. I needed to tell you, that's why I had to follow around" Vino said as he gazed into her eyes with so much love in his eyes.
Skylar was shocked as she moved breathless in his arms. She smiled, Paula was right, red does look good on her?
"Angel, I'm dying to kiss you. I want to feel your lips on mine. Permit me to kiss you" Vino asked her husky, his voice coming out more urgent than he intended.
Skylar nodded as she didn't trust herself to speak. She might blurt out that she's in love with him. Vino slammed his lips on hers as they suckled on each other lips hungrily, Oblivion to the gasps of people around them. They broke apart for air.
Skylar finally noticed the people around them, she smiled embarrassed as her eyes found Paula's who wink at her with a smile on her face.
"Let's get out of here, love," Vino said as he dragged Skylar out of the party into his car. He drove heatedly to the hotel. Skylar smiled excitedly as her heart almost burst from excitement. Vino dropped Skylar gently on the bed after having carried down the hotel.
"Are you sure you want this cause when I start, I won't be able to stop?" Vino asked Skylar to be sure.
"Yes, I'm sure. I want you too" Vino nodded as he kissed her again slowly and lovingly.
He didn't know where he got the patience from but all he knew was that he wanted to please Skylar tonight. Even going against his body which was telling him to ride her roughly.
"Please, I want you now" Skylar stuck on his trouser. She was getting frustrated with his slow kisses. She wanted him. All of him. She wants to feel him inside of her.
"Yes ma'am. Your wish is my command" Vino wink at her as he got out of his clothes and got into bed beside her naked body.