Whatever It Takes

Chapter 54

"I'm tired, Adriana. I don't want to run around in circles anymore. You never listened to me. Whenever I try to explain my side on what happened six years ago, you always shut me out." He said with an angry expression.

"I'm not going to listen to your lies." I shouted.

"Listen to me for once, Adriana. If you're still not convinced after you hear my side, I'm not going to force you to work for me. You can send someone else as your replacement." Carlisle said. I started to mellow down.

"I am so sorry about me and Margaret. I did not she would show up in our apartment in New York. My grandmother must have told her where we live. I swear, I never had sex with her that time. She was already married to a friend she cheated with me on when she appeared to our doorsteps.  I was drunk because I felt inadequate. I was supposed to be the person you lean on but the opposite happened. I leaned on you." He said.

"Both of you were naked kissing on the bed." I said.

"I was drunk but I knew exactly what I was doing. I kissed her because I wanted to know how I really felt for her, and for you." Carlisle continued. I was teary.

"I wanted to know if the reason why I have feelings for you was because you look like her. I was right. I just couldn't accept the fact that I was also falling for you." Carlisle said staring me in my eyes. I wanted to yell at him. Liar!

"I couldn't accept that I was caring for you more than anyone else in the world. Do you remember when you told me that you love me for the first time in Bahamas? I did not eat breakfast with you because I wanted to prove that I wasn't affected and I wasn't feeling the same way. And yet, when I saw someone was hitting on you in the breakfast table I almost flew downstairs because I was very jealous. I was stupid. I am sorry. I should have told you how I felt but I couldn't. I had nothing. How can I give the life you deserve if I always got fired from jobs?" Carlisle said sadly.

"You're making everything up. You don't do love, remember?" I said.

"Yes but not when we're together in New York. You made me fall, hard. You proved that love can be real, that even though I had no decent job, you still want me around. You did not walk away easily. Did you know how I almost got crazy when you ran away from me? I had no means to look for you. I did not know where could I find you. I was very worried that something bad happened to you. The only consolation was at least I knew you just walked away from me, and I did not even know why." Carlisle continued.

"You don't love me. You only love yourself. Stop playing games with me anymore, Carlisle. I am no longer gullible. Besides, you sleep around. I am sure after a while, you'll get tired of me again." I said.

"I slept around because I was lonely. You were not there. I was drowning my sorrows away but I swear, I never brought any woman here in my house except for you. Why do you think I still keep your things and the car you gave me? Why do you think I named my company The Pearl?" He asked me.

"I don't know." I answered sarcastically. Carlisle turned around and took something from the safe.

"Here. These are yours." Carlisle took my hand and put the jewels in my palm. I gasped.

"What do you think have those three things in common? Those earrings are my Christmas gift to you six years ago. The bracelet was Ashnae's gift to you before we left the Bahamas. And the brooch, the pink conch you were looking  at but you did not buy when we were walking one night in Nassau. I did not give you the brooch because I promised you that I wouldn't buy you any gift anymore. I was waiting for the right time but you left me. You see, Adriana, I literally named my company after you." Carlisle said sadly.

I felt that there was a lump at my throat. I did not know what to say anymore. I felt my tears were falling. Carlisle saw me and he embraced me tight.

"I am sorry. I should have told you long time ago that I love you." He said. I was crying hard.

"Liar. Liar." I was murmuring.

"I am many things but I am not a liar." He said.

"You did not love me." I said.

"I did and I still do." Carlisle said. He cupped my face and started to kiss me.

Carlisle's kiss was hot and tender. It was not invading, it was more of inviting. Deep within me, I know Carlisle was telling me the truth. I kissed him back after a while.

"I missed you terribly, Princess. Tell me to stop now or else I can't anymore." He said softly and kissed me back again. He put his tongue inside my mouth and I found my tongue in duel with his. Carlisle hands were fast. The next thing I knew was he was already unbuttoning my shirt and tossing it on the floor. I was intoxicated by his kisses and my longing for Carlisle's touch. I wanted to push him away and asked him many questions but my will was weak. Instead of asking him, I heard myself moaning with pleasure.

"You are more beautiful than ever." Carlisle said. His hands were already unhooking my lacy black bustier. He slowly pushed me back to the bed and began sucking my breast. It was agonizing. My hands had mine of their own. I started unbuttoning his black shirt and caressing his chest. His body seemed to be harder and leaner now. My body was engulfed with desire. Carlisle pulled off my skirt and tagged my undies. He gently stroke me down there. My body was moving to his every command. I felt Carlisle's hard manhood. He quickly undressed himself and proudly showed his nakedness. I licked my lips with the sight. I had never drooled like this for any man. Carlisle cupped my face and kissed me torridly. He slid down his hand and carefully put his index finger inside me. I knew that I was already wet. He played my aching part and drove me asking for more.

"Carlisle, please, take me now." I said as he kept on pressing his finger inside me while licking my nipples.

Carlisle went on top of me and gently pushed his hardness inside me. I was almost whimpering. I couldn't wait much more. I spread my legs and took his maleness and directed it to enter me.

"I love you." Carlisle whispered to me. He squeezed my breasts and kissed my neck. He started thrust in me. It was exhilarating. I was ecstatic. He said he loves me. We were both panting after we both reached our climax. He put me on top of him. You did it again, Adriana. I scolded myself. Carlisle was caressing my naked body.

"What happened to us?" He softly asked. I was not talking. In my head, I know I might start crying if I speak.

"We were okay. I thought you love me but then you left." He continued.

"I was about to tell you that I love you but you ran away." Carlisle said.

"I love you but maybe you have really moved on." He uttered.

"I love you." I said softly.

"What did you say?" Carlisle said in surprise.

"I am not going to repeat myself again." I said laughing.