Chapter 60

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Kara’s POV

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“Hey.”

“Hey back.” Stephano responded as he walked back in and came to take a seat beside me. I licked my lower lip and observed him from under my eyelids, reaching up to trace my fingertips over his one day old stubbles.

“Don’t shave your stubbles yet.” I murmured. I didn’t care anymore, especially when that person was King Stephano Alfonsi. He was manly enough and had anything one could possibly desire in a man.

“Why?” His eyes twinkled.

“I love you in it. It makes you look...” I licked my lower lip again, “sexy and rugged. Very hot. Shave it this noon but I want to caress it for now.”

“If my woman says I should keep my stubbles, then who am I to trim it off?” He raised a brow and held my hand. Placing a kiss on my fingertips, I heaved a contented sigh and looked down at the box before me. For some amazing reasons, I couldn’t bring myself to eat any of the doughnut in it as I kept staring at it.

He reached for it. “Let’s eat.”

“Stephano, no!” I squealed. Stretching out a hand, I made to grab the dough from him but he stretched his hand farther from me. “You can’t...what are you doing?”

“I’m eating it.” He said in a flat tone.

“Give it back.”

“It’s made for eating, baby and that’s what I’m about to do.”

I made a pout. “It’s my proposal doughnut.”

“But you took ten thousand pictures before I went out earlier on so you can look at those for the rest of our lives. I’ll make another one for you Kara, it’s not such a big deal.” He told me so bluntly like it was the most normal thing on earth. When he started munching on it with a grace I knew I did not possess, I got up and went to lie on the bed, deciding to leave it all for him.

“Oh come on. Let’s eat. You said you were hungry.” He groaned. He took so much effort to make it and here I was, acting like what he had called me earlier today in the elevator, a spoilt brat.

I glared at him but then shrugged. We would eat it anyway, if not it would get spoilt and I wouldn’t dare waste what he made out of so much love for me. I went back to sit by him and took the letter M, moaning when I took a bite. “This is so good.”

“Thanks baby.” He stared at me intently and took the question mark and bit a large part of it, chewing in an unladylike manner which I didn’t even care about.

“I never knew you could cook or make snacks.”

“I learnt it. Besides, there are many things you don’t know I can do.” He held me by the neck and softly grazed a hand down to my cleavage, smiling.

“We have the whole of our lives to learn.” I craned my neck a bit and gave him access to caress the side, loving how he was focused on the act as if it was a billion dollar contract he was going through. “And I’m willing to walk with you all the way.”

I took another large bite of the doughnut and smiled at him. There was no need to be shy around him. He had seen me eating several times and while I ate with grace on some occasions, I sometimes didn’t mind just digging into the food whenever I was hungry.

He leaned in and pecked me, caressing my upper lip with his tongue and eliciting a soft moan from me. “Thank you baby. The doughnut tastes better when it comes directly from your mouth.” He told me softly.

“Let’s watch a movie.” I got up to turn on the television. Being in such a prestigious hotel had its perks and Stephano was somehow connected to the owner. So we got VVIP. Everything up here was exclusive, I love my man.

“Which?”

“Let’s check.” I opened Netflix and searched through for an action movie. I took two blankets and laid one on the ground so we wouldn’t have to leave the room.

“I don’t want you straining your back so let’s lie on the bed and watch from the room. Come here.” My heart warmed again. These things came naturally for him; he was always being so thoughtful.

He took a bag of chips and held my hand, dragging me to the bed and a part of me knew I had turned Stephano into a couch potato. Always lying around and cuddling whenever we were staying in. Well, I love cuddling.

We lay with in a comfortable position, with him behind and me between his legs. His hand came to rest below my right breast and he began to trace lazy patterns around the spot as we watched the movie. Thirty minutes into the movie and I found myself zoning out. His caressing was so warm and soothing, it felt beyond amazing.

“Stephano?”

“Hmmm?” He hummed. His voice was husky, relaxed. I smiled.

“Thank you.” I mumbled. He adjusted himself and further stretched his legs as I cleared my throat. “Thank you for everything.”

“You’re welcome baby.” He replied, distracted. I shook my head and sat up.

I paused the movie and turned around to lie on him while his eyes trailed over my face. “Seriously. Thank you for everything. I could have found love elsewhere, could have made reckless decisions and learnt loving the hard way but you’ve stood by me since the beginning and because of you, I’m standing tall. I know what it’s like to be in-love and you’re simply the most understanding man ever.”

He nodded and puffed air out of his lips, shrugging. “I get it. I love you... I always have, so doing things for you comes easy.”

“But you chose me. You could have loved someone else.”

“And you would have also been with another man? He’ll get to kiss you and sleep with you all night, touching what’s mine while you’re not with me? Not a chance. You know I don’t like someone’s body on mine. We were made for each other, baby and this is mine.” He grabbed my butt cheeks. “You’ve always been mine Kara, always will be.”

I pecked him and leaned back. “That’s what I’m saying.”

He stared at me as I explained myself. Going on all fours, I placed my hands on either side of him.

“You made me know what love truly is and because of you...everything feels easier.”

“I’m glad baby. The villain is about to cut that woman’s little toe in the movie so let’s watch what happens next. I don’t get to watch movies or relax like this at home so let me make the most of it, okay? I know you love me and I love you.” He pecked me and reached for the remote but I blocked his outstretched hand and brought that hand to my left breast.

“What are you doing?” He gulped but didn’t take his hand off me. Instead, he adjusted himself and added the other hand, eyes hooded. “The villain Kara.” His eyes were on my breasts as he fondled them in his shirt.

“I. Want. You.” I whispered, placing kisses down his chin slowly.

His breath hitched but his eyes were now shuttered, nonchalant. “Kara, we can’t.”

“All the time.” I hissed. Damn, what was I supposed to do with my soaked lingerie? Resting my back against his legs while we were watching the movie made me feel him pressed against me but now he was telling me we couldn’t.

“You don’t get it. I want you, I’m ready to give myself to you.” I rasped.

“I thought you were waiting till our wedding night?” He gave me a look of bewilderment and shrugged.

I chuckled. “I’ve always fantasized about making love to you Stephano.”

“Then why did you torture me all these months? Each time I come onto you, you shrug me off.” I got off my doggie position and sat facing him.

I smiled sadly. “My virginity i-is the only thing left of me...physically.” Not being able to look into his eyes, I avoided his questioning gaze.

“What does that even mean, Kara?”

“It means...I have given you my heart. Since that night when you introduced me to the world as your girlfriend, you owned me. I was yours wholeheartedly and the thought scared me because I realized I had never felt for anyone like I realized I did with you that night. You were so thoughtful and loving. I’ve never wanted to be so vulnerable before anything and how whipped I could get in this relationship was confirmed when you pleasured me for the first time in my dorm and I was at your mercy. I was completely helpless.”

He looked at me like I just stabbed him. “So you decided to turn me away from making love with you without giving a valid response? You weren’t confident of your feelings for me and you decided to just ignore it? Dammit Kara, you knew how I felt!”

My lips trembled at the hurtful expression but we needed to clear it now. “I- I am sorry. I’ve given you all. That’s what’s left of me and...I wasn’t sure if you were going to stay or not. I’ve heard stories of people in love who later fell out of it or divorced...mama always told me about them. Heartbreak isn’t something I ever want to feel.”

He stared at me for long, and then brought me closer to him, cradling my head in his warm embrace. “I understand you Kara and because of that, I’ll wait till our wedding night. Just to assure you that I won’t break your heart even though that sounds bland to me since you have me wrapped around your fingers. It’s your wish, so I’ll respect it.” He pecked my forehead.

“There’s no need to wait anymore. I want you Stephano, badly. Make love to me.” I literally molded myself against him but like a robot, he was not fazed.

Whatever this was, it made me feel cheap but I didn’t really care. I wanted him and needed to have him regardless.

“No Kara. That’s your punishment for all you’ve put me through these past few months.” He told me firmly and grabbed my hand just as I was reaching for the middle of his legs.

“What if you break my heart later?” I whispered playfully and felt him tense. “Relax. I know you won’t. You’re mine and you’re going nowhere.”

Snuggling closer to him, I was beginning to doze off while staring at my diamond ring when his iPhone started vibrating. I loved the fact that the ring was simple, yet managed to be this elegant.

“Pick it. I’ll order room service. Let’s Google search some good clubs here in Paris Stephano and go out this night. We need to let loose some steam...we can’t spend our whole day here...” I rambled on, knowing he was already on a call.

I ordered room service and reflected on how boring my life was. I hadn’t treated him to any special place since we got here because he’d been the only one taking me out and initiating our outings but I would do that tomorrow, without fail.

When he ended the call, the room service attendant knocked and I went to open the door.

“Hello!” A young man waved immediately I opened the door, using his other hand to hold the tray. From the excitement written on his face, it felt more like he was high on sugar.

“Hi.” I smiled.

His eyes widened as he assessed me. A wide grin suddenly spread on his face. “Congratulations, Kara Wilson. I am a diehard fan of yours on social media and I love the cat images you post on Instagram. They are very cute.”

“Uhh...thank you.” I replied, a bit flustered. Those weren’t even my cats. I got them from some images brother nature posted on Twitter and decided to post some others.

“My boyfriend is also a fan of yours. Can we get an autograph?” He dug for his white pants and brought out a pen and paper before I could respond. He had his legs pressed together now.

“Yes, why not?” I smiled brightly. Dropping the delivery on the table, I signed on the paper.

“Uh...one more thing beautiful lady, I apologize if I’m asking too much you but can I take a picture?”

“No you can’t.” The alpha male voice came behind me. In an instant, I was pressed against solid chest. “Who are you?” I leaned into his back, loving the heat radiating off him as his chest rumbled with each word.

“I should not be doing this because it is against the hotel rules but I need to show my boyfriend that I truly met the popular Kara Wilson. I follow her on Instagram and recently read that she was fighting for animal rights in less privileged countries. She’s a role model and we love the things she does for those orphans, volunteering and all.” He grabbed my hand and peppered kisses on it. Stephano’s arm tightened around my waist. I quickly pulled my hand out of the stranger’s, clearing my throat.

“One picture wouldn’t hurt.” I murmured.

“Thank you!” He squealed. “Now I will show my boyfriend that I have met a famous person.”

Stephano’s hold on me slacked a bit. “Boyfriend?”

“Yes. We’ve been dating for over a year.” He replied. From his looks and accent, I could tell he was Korean or at least from an Asian descendant since I’d watched several K-pop movies. He had black jet hair and I was almost envious of his beautiful skin. His cheekbones stood firm and aided the attraction easily noticeable from his tiny eyes. Freckles scattered over his nose and stopped before his pouty pink lips.

“Oh. I’ll take the snaps.” Stephano said awkwardly and went to stand before us. He took three shots and handed the delivery man back his phone.

“Thank you! Enjoy your day and congrats. The ring is beautiful!” He waved, doing this hand gesture thing with his fingers and batting his eyelashes before leaving.

“They’re not always like that.” I told Stephano who was still staring at the door in astonishment even after I’d shut it.

“Who?”

“The homosexuals. That’s just his nature. I can see you scrutinizing him with your eyes.” I didn’t know if I was defending the delivery man or convincing my fiancee that not all gays would quickly start kissing my hand or acting feminine.

He nodded and we sat to eat. It was now past seven and the sun had gone down. “I wasn’t even thinking about him. But you shouldn’t just let people kiss you.”

“He mainly pecked my hand Stephano!” I giggled at the scowl on his face.

“If you say so. Anyway, did you Google this? Looks good, by the way. Let’s hope it tastes just as good.” Stephano mentioned, referring to the meal.

“Yes I Google searched quality and healthy meals so I wouldn’t request something I wasn’t too sure of at the hotel and funny enough, they had it. So try and see.”

“Okay it’s actually good. Not as good as your mom’s delicacies though.” He winked at me. We were eating seafood consisting of lobsters, crabs, Madagascar prawns and shell fishes.

After we finished our meal, we were now on the bed just lying down snuggled up against each other. I heaved a sigh and randomly eyed the curtain while Stephano had one arm around my waist.

“I did my research. There’s an amazing club a city away from here. Thirty minutes distance.”

“We aren’t going to a club Kara.”

“Or we are? Don’t worry love, I won’t get drunk and very soon I’ll be Mrs. Alfonsi. Allow me the privilege of enjoying my remaining days as a spinster.”

“It was your idea that we stay here without getting a tourist agent. Now we have to Google everything.” He complained. “Also, you don’t have to hurriedly do everything. I’ll never stop you from going out or clubbing when we get married, one of the perks of being my wife.” He boasted.

“Adventure, Stephano, adventure! I have the perfect outfit for tonight. By the way, Adrian sent her greetings, along with mama and Diego. Mama said something about you getting her consent...that backstabber!”

He chuckled. “I told her not to say anything too suspicious that’ll link to the proposal. I begged her and even had to bribe her at a point. She was the only one who actually knew I was bringing you here to propose to you.”

“With?”

“With grandchildren, lots of them.” His eyes twinkled and I looked away. “We’d have visited the Notre Dame tomorrow and had a picnic there since I’ve been there once with a business associate if not for the recent issue they had. Even though the cathedral isn’t the most interesting place I’d suggest visiting, it’s still quite famous and the scenery is beautiful but it suffered a fire outbreak recently. The cathedral is currently still under construction after the burning so we’ll go somewhere else.”

“That’s cool too. I’ll set an alarm so we can stay in bed to discuss the book I have read and then we’ll go out!” I took care of the plates and decided to lay for a bit and read, setting my alarm.

After that, we’ll go clubbing.

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Few chappies more and then we're done. OMG, thank you all for being so supportive. Even those that gave derogatory comments, it pushed me to be better. Albeit the hard way, but still!

We have a chapter more before the wedding scene. They were supposed to make love in this scene but Stephano made me change my mind. He was hurt with Kara's explanation and decided to punish her too.

Lol they lovers are crazy that way.

Let's see if he can stay away after she told him she's ready. Kindly vote, comment your thoughts an share with your family and friends.

Your girl,

Hephzibah❤