“We are getting engaged in three days…”

Mom and Dad have become puppets of Theadora and her son. They didn't even bother to extend this date. Also, I won't be able to join the business meeting in Italy with Elijah.

“Your facial expression is telling me that you are excited about our engagement.” An evil smirk comes over Maxim's face.

“I can't attend our engagement party after three days because I won't be in America that time,” I say, folding my arms across my chest.

“What do you mean? Where are you going?”

“I'm going on an important business trip to Italy.”

“WTF! You can't go to Italy during our engagement. Cancel this meeting.” He says in a frustrating and annoying tone.

“I'm sorry, what? You are not my fucking boss. I don't want to face a great loss in my business due to just a fucking engagement.” I reply, trying to control my temper.

“Are you kidding me? This is not just an engagement. This is an engagement between the heir of Russian Mafia Leader and Miss Universe.” He says, running his fingers across my face.

Did he just touch my face? How dare he? I just remove his finger harshly from my face and slam him against the wall of my office which was right beside him.

“Listen to me, Maxim Petrova. I'm not that innocent girl anymore whom you tried to ruin. That teenage girl has grown up into an independent woman, Avery Bennett who doesn't let anyone mess with her. This time, I've just given you the last warning, next time, I won't hesitate to destroy you.” I declare, clenching my fist.

“Damn, Feisty! Your warning has me on…but whatever, I know that you will beg for me to touch you, Kitten.” He winks. “Now, I'm extending the date of our engagement party. You can thank me later by kissing me.me ”

Saying these words, He goes out of my cabin. I never liked marriages because I'm not the type of girl who dreams about her marriage but marrying him is the most poisonous curse which will kill me till my death, but I don't have any choice. Do I?

“What are you thinking about?” A familiar voice makes me come to my senses. I shift my gaze towards the Cabin's door. It was Emma.

“I'm getting engaged in three days-”

“—Are you serious? That motherfucker has gone too far. I don't understand why are you marrying him…” She says, cutting me off angrily.

“Relax, Emma. My engagement was going to be in three days, but it's been extended to one week because I'm going to Italy with Elijah.”

A sighing sound escapes through her mouth. “Thank god, you are going to Italy with Elijah. I thought that you were about to cancel this trip.”

“What makes you think that? I'm not a fool to decline this trip just for my shitty engagement.” I ask, raising my eyebrows and folding my arms on my chest.

“Sure. Miss…” She smirks. “But you know what, I think Elijah is the perfect guy for you.”

“Fuck off with your Cupid shit. I'm not interested in that guy.” I roll my eyes.

She laughs out loud then goes out of my cabin.

It is better to stay single and wait for the one that makes sense than to marry someone that makes absolutely no sense. The moment you settle is when the one person that makes all the sense in the world shows up and Satan sits back and enjoys your spiritual meltdown.

This day went so quickly. The same old crap happened. Meetings, appointments, deals and some gossips regarding my so-called engaged life. Finally, the moment arrived when I went home.

As soon as I reach my home, I strip out of my clothes and change into my usual PJ's. Then, I jump on my bed and darkness surrounded my eyes.

I don't know for how long I slept when the faint sound of the doorbell wakes me up.

Whoever the person is, he will regret coming to my home this late. I slowly open my eyes and get up from my bed.

What time is it?

I stare at the big wall clock hanging straight up on the wall and see it's saying 11:45. OMG! Who is there at this late night? I rub my eyes and fix my hair, standing up.

I walk towards the door slowly, a bit tense thinking who can come here at this time. Turning the doorknob, I open the door and stick my head out.

It feels like the ground beneath me has been torn apart as I feel my heart starts jumping inside me. I blink several times thinking maybe what I am watching is wrong, but it remains the same. The person in front of me remains the same as those piercing grey eyes bore into mine.

“Elijah, What are you doing here?”

“I came here to claim something that is mine…”

With these words, He pushes me inside my house and closes the door. Then, he turns around to face me. He is in a white tank T-Shirt and black shorts with sneakers. With messy hair and simple clothes, he is still looking like a sexy Greek God. No… No… I can't think like this.

“What do you mean?” I ask, finally staring into his grey eyes which were full of hunger and lust. Then, I think about my condition.

Fuck! I'm only in my bra and shorts.

I try to go from his sight to put on a jacket, but he holds my wrist tightly and pins me directly to the wall. His huge and muscular body is pressing against my small and thin body. Trying to get out of his grip, I push him slightly, but he doesn't move a little and remains in this position like a damn statue. He is so close to me that I can feel his hot breath against my face.

“You can't do this to me. This is against business ethics. Our relationship is strictly professional.” I say, trying to get away from his grip, but his large arms are wrapped around my waist so tightly.

“Screw the rules…” He declares and smashes his lips into mine.

I try my best to resist his delicious lips, but finally, I let all of myself get drown in him and then, something happens. I feel a huge bolt of electricity between our touch. I wrap my hands around his neck and start to run my fingers around his hair.

His lips taste like a sweet forbidden fruit. Just one taste and you will be addicted...

This kiss is everything that shouldn't have. Sweet, passionate and most irresistible. A soft sound that escapes from his mouth during this kiss is giving me goosebumps. It feels like I'm not in my own body anymore and I'm floating in another universe. A weird feeling is surrounding my mind that I can get lost forever in this kiss.

He bites my lower lip, asking my permission to let his tongue roam inside my mouth. I do as he wanted.

As soon as I open my mouth, his tongue enters my mouth quickly. Then, our tongues start fighting for dominance, but of course, he wins this fight. His tongue explores my whole mouth. This kiss is getting more and more intense. I don't think someone has ever kissed me with such desire and passion.

FUCK. FUCK. FUCK. This can't happen. This is a mistake. Thinking this, I break our kiss and push him off me. A sense of hurt and confusion circles around his face.

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Elijah's POV

Finally, I got what I wanted for so long. I know that she will be mad at me, but I can't resist her anymore and I also came here for a reason.

Her lips are everything that I have wanted to taste since the start. Her lips taste like burning hell. One taste, and you will be burned. Wait! No...she is not ready for this. I shouldn't have kissed her, but her body is speaking a different language. I didn't expect her to accept my kiss. Furthermore, I expected her to push and slap me. Thank god, She didn't do that.

Suddenly, I feel that she has broken our kiss, and then she pushes me a little. Oh, no… She will hate me now. What the fuck did I do? I shouldn't have kissed her, but it was necessary for me.

Gathering a little courage, I look at her. She is silent. She has become a cold statue and this silent environment is killing me.

“Why did you do this?” She finally speaks, making me shiver.

“I'm sorry. I just came here for a reason, but I don't know why something happened to me when I see you. That's why I kissed you-”

“— Are you fucking kidding me? Why did you come here in the first place?” She cuts me off angrily.

“I'm extremely sorry, but it was necessary for me. I needed to tell you something…”

“Then, tell me and get out of my house.”

“Avery, Cooldown… I came here to save you.”

“What do you mean-”

A cracking sound occurs immediately, and Avery's house window breaks into pieces. Then, everything happens in a blink. A bullet comes in Avery's direction. I hear the sound of the gun's trigger and then, I push her to the floor.

Due to my sudden movement, Avery holds my arm and takes me down the floor with her. My huge body falls over her small body.

Getting up from the floor, I run towards the window, but no one was there. It seems like he ran away. He must be one of Callan's rats.

“WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?” Avery's voice startles me out of my thoughts. I shift my gaze towards her and go towards her.

“Listen, Avery…”

“What do you want me to listen to? Who was that? Why did he try to shoot me?” She asks curiously, but I noticed one thing there was not a single sign of fear across her face.

“That guy was here because of me. I got a notification that one of my enemies wants my downfall. So, he said that he would hurt every single person around me.” I say, trying my best to calm her down.

“What? Is that why you came here?” She asks, raising her eyebrows in confusion.

“Yes. That's why I kissed you to embrangle that person whoever is keeping eye on me.” I lied.  “Also, our business trip is not cancelled. So, be ready on time.”

“Are you sure? I mean you are going on a business trip to Italy. Something might happen to you there.” She says, trying her best to not show her concern for me.

“Don't worry. I'll be fine. I'm not that type of guy whom anyone gets easily rid of.” I smirk.

“I'm not worried about you.” She rolls her eyes.

“Sure. Sure. By the way, we are going to stay in my villa in Italy.”

“What? You have a villa in Italy.” She asks in a shocking tone.

“Of course. You don't know, but I'm half Italian. My dad is Italian, and my mom is American. Also, my uncles live there.” I shrug.

“Umm… Ok. When is our flight?”

“We won't go through a crowded aeroplane. We are going through my private plane. I'll pick you up at 10 am.”

“Fine…”

After this, I come out of her house and go inside my car. Throughout my whole driving, I am thinking about our fabulous kiss. The way her lips were on mine, I couldn't forget that taste and desire which ran all over my spine. She is an amazing kisser.

This one week will be Avery's best week of her life.

She will never forget our time in Italy...

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Wow! That was unexpected. I suck at writing intimate kisses. What do you think so far now? What do you think will happen next? What will Elijah do now?

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