Chapter 8

Darius

I made it a point to have breakfast with her every day, just so I could get a rise out of her. We were having breakfast on Saturday Morning ,she was extra quiet.

“Grayson is coming over today, and we're going to see the family tomorrow ” ,I said while drinking my coffee.

Work has been a nonstop fucking headache.

“May I be excused?“ She asked. I looked at her ,she barely ate anything, normally she'd finished her breakfast first.

"No, Finish your food”.

“Mr Cirano, Ms Jameson is here” , Marlene said, leading Ciana into the dining room.

“Oh ,I didn't realize you had a guest ,.I brought the Transportation documents for you to sign, I'll be taking it over there as soon as you sign it it” ,She said, pulling up a chair and sitting next to me.

I took the papers from her and read through them.

“Give me a minute“. I said leaving the table. I went to my office to get a pen. After I rechecked the document I signed it and took it back. When I returned, Ciana was sitting there and McKenzie was gone. I saw her walking out with her head down.

“McKenzie Stop right there”, I changed Direction and walked over to her. She still wouldn't look up.

“McKenzie look at me” ,When she looked at me there were tears in her eyes.

“I'll take these documents now” ,Ciana Said walking towards me, she tried to take the documents but I didn't let go of them.I looked at her.

“What did you say to her?” , I asked Ciana

“Nothing“ ,She said. I looked at McKenzie.

“What did she say to you and don't lie”. I said, looking at McKenzie.

“She said a woman of my profession shouldn't be seen with you, you're an important man and respected in Ardwell when people find out that A prostitute like me is hanging around you they'll shame me and your image will be ruined,that I should leave while you're still nice to me” , McKenzie said quietly.

I looked at Ciana.

“Ms Jameson,we share a work relationship, that's all do you understand. As a matter of fact this project is done, it's canceled. YOU DO NOT COME INTO MY HOME AND DISRESPECT MY FUCKING WIFE. Now get the Fuck out and don't ever let me see your face again. And if you mention to anyone that I am married, I'll make sure you regret it now get the Fuck out”.

“Darius … I didn't know ”.

“If you didn't then you should have shut the Fuck up. I'm sure she didn't say anything to you after your little speech because she's not like that. You don't know Who she is but because she's here you assume she's a prostitute?, my wife is a lot of things but not a fucking prostitute matter of fact she's better than you. I said, get out”.

I grabbed McKenzie's hand and took her to my office. Once there I stood looking at her.

“If I didn't ask you, would you have told me ?”.

“No” ,she whispered. Fuck. I pulled her into me and held her. Grayson was right. I needed to figure this out, just hearing someone call her names had my fucking hackels rising. I wanted her and I sure as hell was going to try and make it work.

I pulled away and looked at her.

“I'm sorry,I didn't think she would do and say something like that. It's my fault ” , I said looking at her.

“Come here” ,I said, pulling her closer and taking her mouth. When I deepened the kiss she all but rubbed her body against me. My hands drifted down grabbing her ass . Fuck me I, think she almost came from me grabbing her. I pulled away and looked at her.

“Why don't you head up to your room,or hangout with Marlene, I'll let you know when Grayson gets here”. I said taking another peck at her Now swollen lips.

“Okay “.

McKenzie

When I Got to my room I let out a sigh of relief. I saw her coming and asked to be excused but he didn't let me. I sat eating quietly when she started talking about how I should leave and a prostitute has no place in a family or home like this. It hurt me. I couldn't say anything because no one knew we were married. I got up and left. I went to the kitchen and left my dishes. When he stopped me on the way upstairs I was scared. When he asked,I couldn't lie.

I didn't expect his reaction. I think he shocked himself when he told her I was his wife. I didn't want anyone thinking I achieved anything because of him. I don't know if she's going to tell people or not.

When he took me to his office, I knew it wouldn't be good,he was kissing me and touching me . This wasn't good, him touching me in some way or form isn't helping. I couldn't believe I reacted like that when he grabbed my ass. I covered my face in mortification. I touched my lips and they were a bit swollen. He was my first kiss .

I'm not a complete idiot. I know what happens. It's just I never had practice. I've learned everything I needed to learn. Most women would try , find someone to have sex with but I didn't because I couldn't stand being touched by men and somehow he's the only one that can do it , he's the only one that can touch me and not make me want to throw up.

My past is shameful, Disgusting, painful and meant to be a secret for the rest of my life. My upbringing ruined me. My mother,I can't even call her that because which mother does something like that.

No , I couldn't think about the past . It already happened and it can't be changed. I am a medical student now. I was married and I was trying to be okay and that's what matters. I'm still here , still alive and that's the important thing. Around twelve Marlene let me know that the guest was here. When I went out they were sitting outside on the patio.

“Ahhh you must be The Mrs?”. He said.

He was tall ,not as tall as Darius , he had blond hair and a boxers build. He had a kind face and mischievous eyes

“Hello, I'm McKenzie and you must be Grayson" .I said walking over to them.

Darius pulled a chair out next to him. I didn't say anything,I sat next to him.

“This is Grayson Paul,My best friend and VP of the company. He's also a pain in the ass”. Darius said, looking at me.

“Really D ,a pain in the ass?”.he asked, looking at him.

“Yes you are“ , I heard Marlene yell from the kitchen.

I couldn't help but smile. Their friendship is just the same as Zara and I. Throughout lunch he asked me about myself, what I was studying and the likes. His questions weren't probing and it was relaxing. He made me laugh which was something only Zara and Cynthia had ever managed to do and not very often.

Darius

Well damn, Grayson was good for something after all. After she said goodbye to him she headed up to her room. We were in my office.

“You're my best friend Darius and I'll say this one last time. Your wife is hot. She's also quiet and reserved, a bit skittish too, I must say. Do you want her D? ,Do you want to make this work?. I could see the shock on your face. I'm guessing today was the first time you've ever seen her smile or heard her laugh? Am I right?”.

“Yes Today is the first day in the last four months since she's been here That I've seen her smile and Heard her laugh, Grayson , there was a slight altercation this morning.” ,I said, taking a swig of the Brandy.

“ What happened?”.

I explained what happened with Ciana.

“Then work on her ,get her to open up,spend time with her D”.

“I do ,we have breakfast together everyday,it just …. “

He just shook his head at me. “ I'm sure all your questions are aimed at getting answers and not just being you. All your conversations are you probably making orders, having breakfast together isn't time D” ,he said

I wanted to argue with him but he was right.

“See . I'm right. Look just stop thinking that there's an ulterior motive,stop thinking about it being whatever this is. Stop making orders, this isn't business D , it's your personal life. I know you , this isn't a one night stand this is probably permanent so just let your guard down for once just for Once and have a normal conversation like we're having with her and you'll see she'll come around”. He said drinking his beer.

“Fine and if it doesn't work then forget taking any vacation this year ” ,I said smirking.

“Ah fuck come on D. You know what that's fine. And if it does work I want three months paid vacation ” ,

“I can't lose you for three months Grayson”

“Fine Two months” ,he said

“Deal“.