Pampered Like A Princess

“Lies,” Edward didn’t budge as he looked deep into Nelissa’s soul.

“You hung up the first time, let it go to the mailbox for the second time, and turned it off on the third time. How are you going to explain that?” Edward breathed down Nelissa’s neck.

“Do you intend to hide from me forever? Even Noelle is more sensible than you are,” Edward teased.

Nelissa was still shaken. She regained her composure and retaliated.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

“Why must I answer your calls? I was in a bad mood and I didn’t want to talk to anyone! You are just the same as your girlfriend, bullying me just because you are rich and powerful.”

“Sophie?” Edward frowned. Nelissa then pushed him away with tears in her eyes. Edward, too, backed away voluntarily.

Nelissa opened the door and tried to leave. Before she could even step one foot out the door, she was sucked back into the car again and she landed into Edward’s arms.

“Stop moving. What if you hurt your ankle again?” Edward wrapped his arms around her and took out a handkerchief from his pocket.

He wiped her tears away.

“What did Sophie say? Are you mad?” Edward asked.

Nelissa turned away. As much as she didn’t want to admit it, she was upset.

“She wants to find someone to fulfill your sexual urges whenever she isn’t free. She is such an understanding girlfriend, you better hold on to her!” Nelissa said.

Edward chuckled.

He whispered into her ears as he stroked her chin, “You seem really upset. But Sophie does not represent me. I am not looking for someone like that.”

Nelissa patted his hands away and said, “You two are birds of a feather!”

“If you really want it, I can make it happen,” Edward said solemnly.

The atmosphere in the car went silent. It was suffocating.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Edward asked.

“I want to go home,” Nelissa responded.

“Sit with me for a while,” Edward then continued, “Nathan said that some guy was interested in you in Southville City. Is that true?”

Back in Southville City, Nelissa had plans to find a guy and settle down for good. There were a couple of guys that showed up but she rejected all of them.

For one, she found physical intimacy daunting and she was a single mother with two kids. She was like a freak that no one would want to approach.

“No.” Nelissa shook her head as the tears in her eyes splattered out. “I don’t need anything else other than Noelle and Nathan. I don’t want anyone to come between us and take them away.”

Edward’s heart softened when he saw Nelissa’s pained expression.

“I won’t let anyone take them away from you. Even if Zayden wants to take them away, I will help you,” Edward promised.

Nelissa paused.

She looked into Edward’s eyes and they moved in for a kiss. It was much more natural this time.

Nelissa dug deeper into Edward’s embrace and he began stroking her hair.

“You really are one sly minx, submitting to me only after gaining something for yourself,” Edward teased.

Nelissa was not paying attention to what he was saying. She leaned against his hunky chest and felt the silk-linen shirt on her face.

Was she being too cruel by preventing the twins from meeting their father? But if she did, she might just lose them forever.

She was not ready for that.

Edward hugged Nelissa tightly in his arms. He looked at the passersby outside the car. The park was relatively empty that night.

There were a few pairs of couples taking a stroll through the park, a couple of joggers getting their daily cardio in as well.

Edward realized that it had been so long since he took some time and appreciated everything that was happening around him.

Edward seemed pleased. Nelissa’s action had lifted his spirits. She slept in his embrace that night; a sign of pure submission.

He picked up his coat carefully and wrapped it around Nelissa. He then adjusted the temperature in the car.

As the night went on, a phone call streaked through the quiet night. Edward took out his phone impatiently; it was Sophie.

Without a second thought, he switched off his phone.

He continued to wrap his arms around Nelissa as he slowly dozed off…

They stayed in the park the entire night. The sun was rising and people were exercising nearby.

Nelissa woke up hazily. She rubbed her eyes and realized that she was still in the car. She turned around and there was a masculine body next to her.

She let out a bloodcurdling scream and almost stumbled off the seat. Suddenly, a pair of hands grabbed her waist before she fell over.

Edward stared into her eyes and complained, “It’s too early to make a ruckus. Let’s rest a while longer.”

Nelissa was in shock. Her heart was thumping.

Edward spooned her from behind. His hands were on around her waist and she could feel the heat emanating from his palms. It felt as if she could be cooked alive!

Nelissa looked out the window and saw the ever-bright sun shining down on them.

“It’s getting late, Edward. Get up.”

“Stop moving around…” Edward growled underneath his breath.

An hour later, Jolene got ready and went to Nelissa’s condominium as usual.

She locked her door and realized that Nelissa was walking towards her in her pajamas.

“Where did you go?” Jolene was curious. Nelissa’s hair was disheveled and her lips were swollen as well.

“I was taking out the trash…” Nelissa got into the condominium. Thankfully, the twins were still in bed.

“Did you make breakfast?” Jolene asked as she removed her heels.

“No…” Nelissa replied.

Jolene paused. She glanced at the spotless kitchen and asked, “Wait, what trash do you have if you didn’t make breakfast?”

Nelissa ignored her and headed straight into the shower. She lifted her hair slightly and realized that Edward had left some love bites on her neck.

That morning, in the Victory Group Office, Marcel had already made an appointment with the Hales Group to discuss details of the project.

However, Andrew called and informed that Edward had an emergency that day and had to delay the appointment. He even asked Marcel to send Nelissa over there alone.

Nelissa knew that Edward just wanted to get some sleep in the morning. When he left in the morning, he almost took her to his place had she not mentioned that her ankles were hurting.

Nelissa worked tirelessly until lunchtime when she gave Penelope a call. She wanted to return the three hundred thousand dollars to her.

It was peculiar. Penelope had lent her money to repay Edward while Edward lent her money to repay Penelope in the end…

All in all, she was still in debt to the Hales.

Penelope answered the call groggily. She was obviously still in bed.

“Three hundred thousand? Zayden has already paid it off for you. Didn’t he tell you?” Penelope suddenly said in a crisp voice.

Nelissa heard the news and gripped her phone tightly.

Penelope blabbered on, “I met with Zayden two days ago and he repaid the debt for you. I told you that he still cared about you. He instantly offered to pay off the debt.

By the way, did you hear? That vixen, Susan got into a car accident this morning! That must be karma for hurting you!” Penelope exclaimed.

“What? Was it serious?” Nelissa was concerned.

Penelope yawned and said, “I don’t know, but news spread like wildfire amongst our circle. That Susan thinks that she is like a revered goddess but everyone hates her. She is in St. Richard’s now.”

Penelope then invited her to dinner and Nelissa agreed. It had been quite some time since their last catch-up anyway.

She hung up and leaned on the sink. She recalled the scheming and ferocious, murderous intent in Edward’s eyes.

Did the accident have anything to do with Edward?