Chapter 12 • Meeting Cassie•
He kissed my lips gently then whispered, "Mine".
Audrey just had to have the worst timing in the world, "Food is ready!", she shouted, "Is Luke staying for dinner?!".
"Yes!", he shouted back.
"Okay!".
I sat up and Luke did the same. With the sheet wrapped around me I got out of bed and walked to my closet. I chose a pair of sleeping shorts and a tank top.
I walked to my bathroom and locked the door behind of me. I took a feminine wipe and wiped between my legs. I was sore. After I got dressed I went out of the bathroom.
Luke was now fully dressed and sitting on my bed waiting for me. I gestured to the door and he stood up following me. Before I could open the door his hand circled around my waist. He turned me around to face him as he pressed me against the door. He pecked my lips, "We'll talk", he said.
I nodded and he let me go. I opened the door and walked out with him trailing behind me.
Audrey had already set the table and placed the food there. She looked at me and smirked while squinting her eyes.
I groaned internally. I decided to ignore her and made my way over to my seat. We began to eat in silence and guess who broke it. Audrey.
"So... How was your day?", she asked no one in particular, "anything interesting happened?", she giggled.
I stuffed my mouth with food, "mhnnnd fhnmd hhmed", I grumbled while Luke chugged down his wine.
"Hmm", she hummed smiling. After that, dinner went smoothly. Audrey eventually stopped her teasing and I relaxed.
Dinner was over and we were all sitting in the living room watching a movie. Halfway through the movie I yawned. "Well, that's my cue to go to bed, goodnight", I got up and stretched then made my way to my bedroom.
"G'night", Audrey said with her eyes still focussed on the screen. Before I could close the door I was pressed up against the wall next to it.
I gasped as Luke tongue ran down my neck as his body was right against mine. He placed a small kiss on my neck then backed away. I was now breathing heavily. I turned around, we stared at each other for a moment. Neither of us saying anything.
"So, about the barbeque...", he started, "I'd like to introduce you as my girlfriend".
I gaped at him, "What?".
"Yeah".
"Luke, I don't know if I'm ready for a relationship right now. I mean we hardly know each other", I argued.
Luke sighed and ran his hand through his hair, "I know we've only known each other for almost two months now but do you have any idea how hard it is for me when you're the only thing I can think about and not be able to touch you or kiss you? Especially when you wear something that frames your assets. Do you know how many cold showers I went through? And the idea of you being with someone else just... Look, we can start slow and build it from there".
"What do you mean?".
"As in get to know each other more, spend time together. You know, build it up to the point that you're ready",he explained.
I thought about it. Like, really thought about it weighing the pros and the cons. I could finally let go of the past and enjoy my life but I would also be drawing unnecessary attention to myself given Luke is a well known man and his reputation with ladies...
I squinted my eyes, "Does it look like I want to be killed by your former mistresses or something?".
He threw his head back laughing, "Are you serious? Nothing will happen to you, I promise. I just want you. They wouldn't even get close enough to get the opportunity to do anything".
"Hmm".
He grabbed both of my shoulders squeezing them gently, "We'll start slow but I'm still introducing you as my girlfriend", he smirked.
"Luke-", he silenced me by putting a finger to my lips.
"Whatever you say won't change my mind plus it is bound to happen anyways", he shrugged. I just swatted his hand away and rolled my eyes at him.
"Leave it to you to be conceited", I murmured.
"If I wasn't, I wouldn't be me", he stated.
I ignored his comment and walked over to my bed, "I'm going to sleep. Lock the door on your way out. Please and thank you", I slid under the covers.
"I'll leave when you fall asleep", he stripped out of his shirt and pants then slid under the covers as well. He pulled me towards him and I laid my head on his bare chest and sighed. This is nice. I fell asleep with Luke playing with my hair.
•••
Light seeped through my curtains irritating the heck out of me. I groaned and covered my face with a stray pillow but froze has something heavy restricted my movements.
Last night's events replaced in my head and I turned to see Luke's peaceful face as he was in dreamland. His mouth was slightly opened and his snores were soft. Even with his hair all over his face he still looked as good as ever. So unfair.
"So much for leaving when I fall asleep", I murmured to myself. I slowly untangled myself from him and went to the bathroom. I did my morning routine and walked out of my bathroom. I went back in to my bedroom to see Luke still fast a sleep as I went to my drawer to choose an underwear set. I stepped into a pair of purple and black silk panties and pulled on the matching bra. Rewrapping the towel around myself I started to brush my damp hair. I decided to let it dry naturally since I'm feeling lazy. It's not like my hair would get frizzy and hard to comb when I leave it to dry. It actually dries in natural curls.
Today was Thursday which means I have a meeting with the construction crew and electricians that I hired. I'm pretty sure Luke doesn't plan on missing work today so I walked over to my bed to wake him up.
I jumped on the bed straddling him while an idea popped into my head. I trailed kisses down his neck painfully slow. He groaned in his sleep and started to stir. I kisses down to his chest and that's when his eyes opened.
I smiled at him, "Get up. You have a company to run", I started to get off of him.
He groaned and turned away from me hiding his head under a pillow. "Luke!", that earned me another groan.
"Don't you have work today? You'll be late", I pointed out.
"Ugh", he groaned for the umpteenth time and sat up, "I'll go. I know when I'm not wanted around".
I smiled at that, "Stop being such a baby. You have responsibilities".
"Yeah, yeah", he murmured.
Luke got out of my bed and went to the bathroom. I tidied up a bit then made my bed. Walking to my closet I chose a black fitted skirt that went just below my knees and a red blouse. It didn't take very long for me to get dressed and complete my make up. I figured Luke was taking a shower since he hasn't come out yet.
I didn't do much to my hair just squirted some moisturiser into my hand then massaged it into my hair. My natural curls cascaded down my back in ringlets.
Luke walked out of the bathroom fully dressed with a towel around his waist and damp hair. He picked up his clothing off the bed where I left them and started to get dressed.
I was completely finished getting ready so I checked my folder to see if I had everything I needed for the meeting.
"I'll pick you up at five tomorrow", Luke notified.
"Oh, okay. That's fine", I said.
Ten minutes later we were both fully dressed and out the door with empty stomachs.
•••
It was now 4:45 pm and my nerves were eating me alive. I'm seconds away from picking up the phone and cancelling even if the only thing I had to do was get dressed.
A pair of dark jeans and an olive green plaid button up shirt laid on my bed for the past fifteen minutes as I gave myself a pep talk.
It's safe to say it wasn't working because I was still as nervous as I was an hour ago. I finally calmed myself down and decided that I was not going to bail on him. Like, what message would that send to his family. It doesn't matter if they like me or not, right?
By the time my doorbell rang I was ready. Luke lead me to his car then we were on our way. Approximately thirty seven minutes later we pulled up at a two story mansion. It was gorgeous. Luke drove through these huge gates that opened automatically.
"Welcome to my childhood home", Luke smiled as he opened my door and held his hand out for me to take it.
"It's beautiful", I stated as we walked hand in hand to the front door of the mansion. We entered without knocking and the sound of music and chatting surrounded me. Luke lead me to the back where everyone was.
Stepping on the porch in the backyard everyone stopped talking an focused their attention on us. Well, talk about awkward.
"Hello, everyone", Luke greeted.
I was introduced to nosey aunts, snobby female cousins, flirtatious male cousins, uncles, a bitchy sister, a laid back brother and lastly his parents.
To say that he looked like his father would be an understatement. He was like his father's clone. Mr. Wilson watched me with a straight face as if he was trying to read my mind. I tried to ignore it the best I could and just be polite. His mother now was simply beautiful despite the few wrinkles that came with her age.
After the introduction everyone was seated at a huge table. There were eighteen of us in total.
The table was set. All we had to do was wait until the food was done. Different varieties of food was cooked. I chose the ribs as Luke took a huge steak.
The gathering was going good so far. Apart from the a few questions thrown my way by his mother no one really pulled me into the conversation and I was so grateful.
"Oh, Luke, I forgot to tell you that Cassie was coming. I guess she's running late", Nessa, his sister, snickered as she glared at me from across the table.
What the hell is wrong with this girl? And who the fûck is Cassie. I felt Luke stiffen beside me and his grip on the fork in his hand tightened.
He glared at his sister, "Why was she invited? Why is it now that I'm hearing about it?", he seethed.
Nessa just shrugged and buried her face into her salad. I looked at Luke to see him clenching his jaw. I placed my hand on his that was rested on his thigh and rubbed circles on the back of it.
His furious expression softened at my confused one. He squeezed my hand and gave me a small smile. Removing my hand from his I went back to eating.
"Good evening, everyone", A very cheerful voice greeted interrupting us. At the back door stood a model. Well, I'm not sure but she looked like she could be one.
Her raven coloured hair was pulled up into a high ponytail. A peach coloured skin tight dress hugged her slim body. She wore white pumps with a matching hand bag and jewellery. 'Very casual' I thought.
Nessa squealed and ran over to the girl giving her a hug. Luke glared at the pair. Nessa dragged the girl towards the table as she ranted to her.
"Cassie, good to see you", Mrs. Wilson smiled. Oh, that's Cassie.
"You too, Mrs. Wilson", the girl said smiling back at Luke's mother.
Cassie gazed at Luke and her smile widened. "Hey, Luke", she practically purred. Ew.
Okay, maybe I'm being a bit irrational since I don't even know the girl and I already don't like her or the way she looks at Luke. Maybe it's because she's friends with Nessa.
Her smile falters a bit when she became aware of my presence beside Luke.
"So, who's this?", she asked.
"This is Rebecca, Luke's... friend", Nessa spat. I raised an eyebrow at her.
"Girlfriend", Luke emphasised. I smiled at both of them when Cassie's smile was wiped completely off her face.
"Oh, okay. Nice to meet you", she spoke in a different tone.
"Ditto", I said.
"Rebecca, do you mind getting Cassie a chair from the shed?", Nessa asked a little bit too sweetly.
"Get her a chair yourself", Luke boomed causing some people including myself to jump.
"Nessa, not cool", Tyler, Luke's younger brother inputted, "You invited her so get her a chair since no one else was aware of her joining us".
Nessa huffed but went reluctantly. She placed the chair beside hers resulting in Cassie sitting adjacent to me. Oh, jolly.
Fifteen minutes and about eight pieces of ribs later I'm about to burst. I don't miss the sly looks Nessa and Cassie have been throwing my way since Cassie arrived.
"Hey, Rebecca is it?", Cassie started, "That was a lot of ribs. Aren't you worried about getting fat?", she smiled a little too sweetly. Was that suppose to offend me or something?
"Nope, my metabolism loves me. If I could get fat eating like this I'd be as big as a whale. It's better than having to starve myself by eating like I'm a vegetarian though. I really don't know how non-vegetarians do it. Might be desperation. You know, wanting to stick thin and all. But, no worries I love my curves", I took a sip of my drink internally smirking as I saw her glance down at her salad.
I heard low chuckling beside of me so I turned to see Luke trying to hold in his laughter. I raised an eyebrow at him but he just shrugged taking a sip of his wine as well.
•••
"Can I use the bathroom?", I asked Luke.
"I'll take you", Cassie shot up from her seat.
"Okay...", I trailed off. Getting up from my chair I trailed behind her into the house. She led me up the stairs stopping at the third door to the right.
"Thanks", I murmured as I entered. After I washed and dried my hands I exited the bathroom. I was startled to see Cassie and Nessa standing outside. 'This couldn't be good', I thought.
I decided to ignore them and make my way back to everyone. "So... How long have you and Luke been seeing each other?", Cassie caught up to me.
"We just started yesterday", I answered nonchalantly.
"It's such a pity. I don't think you would last a week", Nessa interrupted.
"Well, it's a good thing I never asked for your opinion, isn't it?", I shot back.
"Being rude to his sister? Don't think that's a good thing", Cassie interjected.
I stopped abrumptly, "Rude? Ha, you haven't seen rude yet. I suppose this little talk is to try and sway me away from Luke? Nice try but nothing you say will do you any good", I stated as I continued to walk.
"Did Luke tell you about our past together?", Cassie smirked, "I mean, I was his first love and I'm pretty sure he still loves me. I'm telling you this to spare your feelings, Rebecca. I know it will be hard for you when he leaves to come back to me".
I smiled at her, "I feel sorry for you. Holding onto feeling from years ago I suppose". With that I made my way towards the backyard.
Before my foot could even step outside someone grabbed my upper arm. I turned around expecting to see either Nessa or Cassie but to my surprise it was Mr. Wilson.
"How much?", he asked folding his arms.
"Pardon?", I asked him in confusing.
"How much do you plan on sucking out of my son so I can give you a cheque now for you to disappear", he clarified.
I was taken aback. What the hell? I glared at him, "Well, since I'm a multimillionaire, I don't need nor want any of your money, Sir. I don't know what kind of woman Luke has brought home and quite frankly I don't care but don't label me as one of them. Now, if you'll excuse me".
•••
"How was it?", Luke asked while we were in his car on our way to my penthouse.
"It was... eventful. I mean your ex is still quite fond of you", I said.
Luke groaned, "Ugh, what did she say?".
"Something along the lines of her being your first love and you still love her".
"Oh god, don't pay her any mind. She just has it in her head that I will always be hers", he shook his head. Luke stopped at my penthouse building. I was about to open my door but I heard the click of the lock.
I turned to look at Luke in confusion just to be met with his lips on mine. He pulled my bottom lip into his mouth and started to suck on it earning a moan from me. With one last peck he whispered, "Goodnight".
I smiled, "Goodnight", then exited the car. Walking out of the elevator I stopped at my door as I saw what lay on the mat.
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Well, it's been weeks now since I haven't updated so here you go. Sorry for any mistakes.
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