I wake up wrapped in a familiar set of arms. His intoxicating smell fills me as I breathe in his masculine scent. Looking up, I see Alex peacefully sleeping under me. His arm is wrapped around my waist, holding me close as his heart beats in steady rhythm.I smile to myself as I think of the events that unfolded last night. I can't believe I actually had sex. It was amazing and freeing. Even though I never wanted an arranged marriage, I'm glad it was Alex.
He has awaken feelings with in me I didn't even know I had. Comfort is felt with in me ever time I am around him.
My only problem is that I know deep down, I am falling in love with the man laying with me. And yet the feelings aren't mutual. I have never had feelings so strong as this and to know they aren't reciprocated is a terrible feeling that eats away at you.
My smiles turn to frowns as I think about how in deep I am with him. I need to build a wall around my heart so I don't get hurt. I won't be cruel or rude, but I just won't open myself up for rejection. I'll try to save myself the heartache.
I've seen enough movies and read enough books to know, the heartache that comes along with falling for a man like him is devastating.
I slowly lift Alex's arm off of my waist and turn to get up. I put both feet on the ground and lift myself up. I start to walk and instantly my legs feel as though they are giving up on me. I groan and feel myself ache.
Wow, Alex really did a number on me last night. The pain is bearable, but I kind of like that sex with Alex had this effect on me. He did fulfill his promise that he made to me.
Walking over to Alex's side of the bed, I lean down over him and plant a light kiss on his lips. It takes him a second to wake up, but once he does, he grabs my cheeks, pulling me back down to him. He slides his tongue through my parted lips and caresses my neck with his form hands.
I pull back and smile at him. He lazily opens his eyes and smiles back. I get butterflies in my stomach from looking at him. I quickly clear my throat and speak "Okay let's go get breakfast please." I say and then walk away from the bed to go and take a shower.
"Wait where are you going?" he whines as he sees me leaving.
"To take a shower." I say as I keep walking to the door. I already know what he is going to say so I answer for him. "And no, you may not join me." I hear him whine as I giggle to myself hearing his reaction.
If he were to join me I know that we would never leave and the grumbling my poor stomach is producing makes me believe food is the better option. Plus I don't know how good it would feel with the soreness I feel from last night.
After my shower I throw on a floor length floral dress that comes to my ankles. It is detailed with light pink flowers on its navy blue background. I grab some heels to go with the spring weather. I put on some light makeup and quickly do loose curls my hair.
I descend the stairs and see Alex and Branson standing by the door waiting for me. Alex is looking very sexy with his leather jacket and black pants. Granted he looks amazing in no matter what he wears. I involuntarily bite my bottom lip as I walk to him.
I approach the two men and Alex places his hand on my lower back, walking me out the door. He holds the door open for me and I turn to him surprised "Oh, what a gentleman." I grab my chest acting surprised.
He smirks and just roll his eyes. The car ride is uneventful while Alex attends to work on his phone. It's quiet, but comfortable.
Alex eventually looks up from his phone and turns to me, "We are leaving for Mexico tomorrow, so I am inviting your family over for dinner tonight, so you can say goodbye." He grabs my hand then looks back to his phone.
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Mafia's Bride
RomanceLayla was born into the mafia life. Her father is the Don of the Italian mafia, all her life has been filled with crime and the illegal things done behind closed doors. She knew what her purpose was, but when her parents spring an arranged marriage...