Chapter 45 The Proposal
The moment Thyago saw her, he immediately reached for her and attacked her lips in a hungry and aggressive kiss. Although tired and not feeling well, she still came and went to his penthouse as he wanted. Just like he told her, she was picked up by a driver and brought her through his penthouse. Tired for she had enough of this day, meeting Thyago just adding to her problems. She has to meet him and follow what he wants or else he will do what he warned her. This is his new trick now, he will blackmail her if she tried to oppose meeting him.
Trying to jerk her face away from him, he still manages to catch her face with his both palm keeping her still so he could kiss her. He attacked her lips forcibly seeking entrance on her mouth. His hungry and lustful kisses made her weaker and although she felt tired and weak, a soft pleasure of moan still manage to come out her mouth. Why has Thyago never failed to awaken every fiber of her body? He must be that expert in this kind of thing. When his tongue successfully slipped in and tasted every corner of her mouth, his hands then started to roam her body. Although no matter how her mind tries to deny that she doesn't like his touch and kisses, her body feels the opposite. She couldn't help to close her eyes when she felt his hungry kisses went down to her neck and give gentle bites on it down through her shoulder blades. As much as she wanted to stop him, her body can never deny it. Even her mind says to stop him and reject him but her body couldn't just follow. He laid her in the bed without breaking his wild and hungry kisses. His caress and every flick of his tongue while tasting her skin made her lose control she couldn't help to moan with the sweet sensation he was bringing her.
The next thing she knew, he became passionate and hasty. His touch became more defined and those gentle caress turned grazed. He could feel him grind himself to her that made her wantonly widen her legs apart to feel him more. Feeling his hard shaft grinding between her legs is turning her on but when she was about to give and respond to his kisses, a flash of memory earlier jotted in her mind as she remembered the baby she was now carrying- the result of her infidelity to her boyfriend and the guilt of enjoying this moment when he should hate this man for blackmailing her. She suddenly felt her body stiffened that made her head stoop down in guilt. He tried to kiss her again but she pushed him away. She was afraid her own feelings will betray her again and gave in just like the same mistake she made before.
"What's the matter?" Thyago worriedly asked when he felt her sudden rigidness and coldness.
She sighed and slightly moved away from him trying to hide his face afraid he might read the worries and fears in her expression. Would she tell him she was pregnant? She can never keep this secret for long. Knowing him, he will find it soon and that's what she was scared about...
"What's wrong? Are you okay?" She heard him asked again then lifted her chin up as if studying her face.
"Nothing, I'm just tired. There are just so many problems in the office." She told him then irritatingly jerked his hand away from her chin.
"You look pale. Are you sick or what?" He felt her neck and forehead as if trying to check her temperature. Honestly, she was touched by that gesture. She just tried to take for granted it knowing she should not feel this way towards him.
"Stop acting you're concern. I know what you want. Please let's do it quickly so I can leave immediately. I'm tired and I'm not feeling well." She said coldly as she started unbuttoning her blouse to undress herself.
"You think that's the only thing I want from you?" He said looking mad now clenching his jaw as if he got insulted.
"Oh please... Don't give me that crap, Thyago! It doesn't suit you." She got stunned when he stopped her from unbuttoning her blouse then button it back covering her nakedness.
"Come on, I'll bring you home." He told her then arose in the bed and offered his hand. Stunned, she just stared at his hand and gave him a questioning look.
"Let's go, I'll bring you home now." He said that made her look strangely thinking if she would believe him or not. He doesn't look mad, in fact, he looks worried and concerned.
"I can go home alone." She told him. After fixing her clothes, she arose in the bed herself rejecting the hand he offered.
"I'll bring you home whether you like it or not, Bea." He said as if he was ready to argue with her if she ever declined.
Knowing she will never win in him, she never tried to argue and just let him brought her home so she can get rid of him immediately. They used his Ashton Martin going through her pad just like he wanted. Knowing he'll only drop her from her unit building, she was surprised when the brute insisted to walked her through her unit door.
"Thanks for bringing me home. You can leave now." He bade when they reached the door of her pad.
"Aren't you gonna invite me in and offer me a cup of coffee?" He teased.
"Thyago please, leave. I'm tired..." She irritatingly stated as she winced and massage her temple.
She suddenly felt the dizziness in her head again and when she tried to step forward, she suddenly loses her balance and was about to fall but Thyago's reflexes are too fast because he attentively caught her the reason she never fell to the ground.
"Are you okay? What's exactly do you feel?" Thyago asked worriedly. His voice is mad and full of concerns and a part of her somehow liked his thoughtfulness.
"Yeah, just a bit dizzy." She answered.
"Can you walk?" He asked still holding her firmly. She nods as an answer but he never lets go of his hold on her.
"Where's your key? I'll get you inside." He ordered as he guide her to walk.
She followed him and gave him the key. As much as she wouldn't want to let him in inside her pad, it might be hard to admit but she really needs his help to get inside. She was so dizzy she can't bear to walk. Strange, his touch creates some havoc in her feelings but it also soothes her at the same time. When he opened the door, he guided her to walk inside. They walk through the living room and he gently seated her on the couch.
"Thanks, Thyago. You can go now. I need to rest." She stated when she finally felt she was okay and a bit getting relaxed. Thyago looked at her and she saw the hint of pain traveled through his eyes.
"Why are you so harsh, baby? Aren't you gonna ask me for a coffee or a wine instead? I can also stay for the night if you want. I'm not gonna do something silly I promise. I just want to take care of you." He said mischievously.
"I'm serious, just go! It's getting late and I'm so tired." She started frustratingly. His face went mellow and for a moment he went silent just gazing at her face.
"I heard what happened about your firm." That caught her attention so he looked at her bravely meeting his gaze.
"What? That it's being bankrupt? Yes, that's true. I don't need your sympathy Thyago, now go..." She answered coldly.
"I'll help you." He seriously stated.
It's not a surprise he will offer help. Knowing him, he was a billionaire and millions is not a problem with him. She gave him a penetrating and piercing look feeling insulted.
"I'm not taking help from you." She mumbled angrily.
Yes, the money she needs might be just a little money in comparison to his wealth but there's no way she would ask for his help. Not Thyago! It's a matter of pride, that at least she could keep in herself to prove to him she doesn't need his help.
"Why not? I know you love that firm and I won't hesitate to give you a few millions just to ease your problems away." He replied seriously.
A few million? Really boastful...
"Heard me right. I'm not taking help from you!" Again tinge of pain crossed his eyes.
"Do you hate me that much to even refuse my help, Bea?" He said emotionally.
Did he felt insulted this time? She could see his dark and offended expression and that somehow made her guilty. He pulled out a frustrated sigh but she never give him her sympathy. He was manipulative and ruthless so there's no way she will show affection and sympathy to him. He just deserves her coldness.
"Okay, I have a proposition. I'll save your firm, pay your debts including those unpaid taxes." She gasped when he suddenly came closer to her.
How did he know about all those?
"I can even give you two or three more firms for expansion. Just tell me anything you want, I won't hesitate to give you." This time his voice turned dangerous and wicked.
"And you will never do that without expecting something to return." She sarcastically retorted.
"In one condition." He said dangerously. His aura turned dark and she suddenly got scared by the looks on his eyes.
Why I can't seem to get affected every time I look into his eyes? It's like he has complete power over me...
"What is it?" The words couldn't even escape her mouth.
"Marry. me." He stated seriously.
"What?" She exclaimed.
Surprise and absurdness are written all over her face by his revelation. She tried to breathe and compose herself. What made him think she will agree with his proposition? She may be broke and hopeless but she still has pride. She suddenly felt so low and cheap.
"Get out!" She shouted angrily.
"I'll give you time to think about it and-- "
"I said get out, you bastard!"
"You're tired. We should talk about this some other time."
"Just get out and leave, please..." She mumbled.
She heard him sighed and stare at her for a while. He even came closer to her to crouch for a kiss before he was about to go but she immediately jerk her face away.
She had never been felt so humiliated and insulted this way. Did he think she will agree and take his offer? Why does he want to marry her so bad anyway? He may be the father of her child but that isn't mean she will agree with his dirty proposition. Thinking about the baby and all her overlapping problems makes her head hurt more.
She hates him so much and to think this is the same man she used to adore and admire before because of his kind heart and good attributes? She suddenly felt confused who is this man in front of him? It's like she doesn't know him anymore...