We walked back to the suite after we finished swimming. I walked into the bathroom to shower first then Leo after me.

We were currently eating in the restaurant at the hotel.

"So your father is a basically filthy rich?" I asked

"Basically, yes." He answered while eating "He owns this hotel."

I choked on what I was eating and slowly started taking my breaths again "What?"

"Yeah.." he shrugged "But don't worry he's not the one who paid for our stay. He doesn't even know I'm here"

"You haven't called him at all?"

"Not really... He disgusts me"

"Why?"

"He didn't care about anyone but himself. Thought everything could be bought even love and happiness. When I was young we were a really happy family, he started from the bottom but we were happy. We lived in a small neighbourhood. Had a lot of friends, neighbours; people who loved us. When my grandfather died, my father inherited everything, of course, being the only son. What we didn't know-me and my mom; was that my grandfather owned tons of money. This hotel, a mansion, Cars and everything that comes with money. We were really happy that finally, we could live happier than we were. Changed schools, had tons of friends, became an A student, I liked studying I've always wanted to be successful at anything. Then my mother got sick.."

"You could stop.."

"It's okay. When she got sick, he wasn't there for her... Always busy, Always working, always doing something. When you talk to him he tells you 'I'm working so you and your mom could live.' She didn't though... She was gonna die anyway... He never once visited her. She didn't need the money. She needed us beside her." He stopped for a while then continued

"Weeks later; while he was fucking his mistress, mom was dying. I called a lot that day, never picked up. I had to face her death on my own... When she died I started doing things that I regret till this day. He wasn't there to guide me, so others did in a bad direction. After I woke up from all the shit I was in, I left. Went to grandma, she's all I have.."

"She's a beautiful woman.." I smiled at him

"Yeah.." he smiled back "She really likes you.."

"Lucky me" I giggled

"True that" he extended his hand to hold mine. "I like you, Chanel"

"Still lucky.." I blushed "I like you too, Leo"

He kissed my hand softly. It felt like somehow he kissed my veins and they sent it to my heart. This guy has been through a lot... Yet he doesn't look like it, he looks strong. He looks like he grew up too fast and became an experienced human being.
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Leo

"Now the hundred years were just ended. When the Prince approached the brier hedge it was covered with beautiful large roses. The shrubs made way for him of their own accord and let him pass unharmed.

In the courtyard, the Prince saw the horses and dogs lying asleep. On the roof sat the sleeping doves with their heads tucked under their wings. When he went into the house, the flies were asleep on the walls and the servants asleep in the halls. Near the throne lay the King and Queen, sleeping peacefully beside each other. In the kitchen, the cook, the kitchen boy and the kitchen maid all slept with their heads resting on the table.

The Prince went on further. All was so still that he could hear his own breathing. At last, he reached the tower and opened the door into the little room where the Princess was asleep. There she lay, looking so beautiful that he could not take his eyes off her. He bent down and gave her a kiss. As he touched her, Sleeping Beauty opened her eyes and smiled up at him.

Throughout the castle, everyone and everything woke up and looked at each other with astonished eyes. Within the month, the Prince and Sleeping Beauty were married and lived happily all their lives.

The end" I said closing the book and looking at the sleeping beauty I had in my arms

I watched her as all the muscles in her face and body were totally peaceful, like a baby. Barely any movement of her breasts rising and falling with each intake of air her breath warm tickling the side of my neck. This was a body totally at peace, at rest.

The Lighting was dim enough for relaxation, but not dark. The warmth of her body caressed my skin. We probably have been lying here for hours, her legs bent and separated over mine, her knees pressed into my hips as her arms wrapped gently around my neck.

She is so unique, why have I never seen anyone like her before. Something about her makes her stand out. She's a mystery to everyone and to herself. She deserves better than this...

Better life...

Better people...

I feel so lucky to have her lay between my arms.. I moved my hand through her hair softly and kissed her forehead as I closed my eyes and drifted slowly to sleep.
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We woke up and ate our breakfast and were out to go for a swim.

I wanted to make this day special for her as it was basically our last day because we're leaving tomorrow night.

I took my shirt off and laid down on the pool bed.

"I'm gonna jump in" Chanel smiled and started taking her dress off.

Her skin was soft and glowing. The swimsuit she was wearing cuddled her body and complimented it extremely well. It was black with a wide V neck and some transparent parts. What do they call it? Sheer, I think.

"Hey Leo" she called "Not gonna come with me?"

"Hm... let me think about it"

"Oh come on" she pulled me off the bed and behind her to the stairs

She gracefully descended the stairs and stood waiting for me to come after her.

As soon as I hit the water she wrapped her hands around my neck "Hi" she smiled

"Someone is extremely adorable today" I put my hands softly on each side of her hips

"How can I not be..?" She moved her palms up my neck softly to my cheek and gave me a slight peck "I think I might get used to this.."

"I already am.." I smiled and kissed her forehead softly
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I planned a romantic dinner for us beside the window in the suite because the view is beautiful. I insisted on taking a shower before her so I could get everything ready.

As she was taking her shower I closed al the lights and lit the candles and put them on the table. Room service helped me with the food of course and the drinks. Put some roses in a glass vase on the table aside to strawberries covered in chocolate as a cute dessert.

I stood there waiting for her to come out of the bathroom.

The door slowly opened revealing her from behind it "What's going on? Why is it so dark?"

I held her hand and slowly walked her by my side to the table and watched her.

"Oh my god.." she whispered as her jaw adorably dropped "Leo.. this is beautiful"

"I wanted to see you happy.." I smiled "I wanted to make it worth it.."

She breathed out slowly holding back the tears that shined in her eyes and looked at me "Thank you.."

I shook my head and walked her to the table and sat her down then took my place in front of her.

"I really don't want to go back anymore... I want to stay with you"

"You can stay with me there.. if that's something you'd want"

"I still have a lot of things to do before I decide something like that.."

"I understand.."

"What does Leon mean?" She smiled

"It's French for lion." I answered "French veins run through the family"

"Really? That's amazing."

"Yeah... My father's name is Raulf which means a wise wolf." I shrugged "Ironic huh.."

"Kind of yeah.."

"Enough about me... I wanna hear you talk."

"I have nothing to say... No stories really" she got up and walked to get the dessert plate and the glasses of Champaign. "I don't remember trying this drink before... So that's a first.."

I smiled at her and took the bottle from her and opened it then put it in each glass.

"Here's what you do. You hold the glass up" I watched her obey the step "To your first time drinking Champaign. Cheers." Our glasses clapped together and I saw her gulp the whole glass

"That's nice.." she said taking the strawberry into her mouth and some of the juice spilt down her lips and chin

I slowly got up and moved my thumb over her chin and into my mouth "Tastes good.." I said looking down at her

She bit her lip and looked up at me her eyes shining.

She wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged into me. I held her tight savouring this moment as I inhaled her scent, so sweet...

I rubbed her back and she leaned back looking up at me. Those eyes, her lips...

I was gone

I grabbed her face and kissed her hard and passionately. She was caught by surprise But soon she kissed me back just as hard, I groaned as her fingers started pulling my hair, it's like she already knew my weakness...

I grabbed her waist and lifted her onto the table almost knocking everything off.

She let out a gasp but I breathed it in as I closed my mouth on hers and kissed her harder

We Continued kissing and our hands wondered. I needed to stop but I couldn't, for the life of me, I couldn't.
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Chanel

We laid on the bed for a while. I was so overwhelmed by all the feelings I had that I felt like crying. But Leo held me and told me its okay to feel this way.

"I need a shower," he said sitting up

"No!" I whined "Me first" I held him down

"Nope" he started pulling away from my hand and I held it tighter

"Nooooo!" I whined more laughing

He swiftly got over me and held my hands tightly moving it over my head while I'm laughing he started to tickle me.

"Let me go!" I screamed "Please! No!"

"I'm gonna show you how hurtful it is," a guy said over me "I'm gonna teach you a lesson you will never forget"

I screamed louder trying to move my hand loose from his but suddenly he let one of his hands off mine and held mine with the other.

I was terrified as I saw his hand moving down fast towards my cheeks and slapping me with all the strength he had. My cheeks were burning as I screamed louder. Not only was his hand tough; he was wearing a ring.

"Chanel?" Leo said "It's okay it's just me"

I snapped back looking at Leo who was laying under me terrified and holding my hands together

"You were punching the hell out of me... what did I do?"

"It's not you.." I breathed out tears streaming down my face "I need to talk to you.."