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'' You were very serious when you did that right?'' Odette asked as they boarded his luxurious limousine, the interiors were lined with pure black Italian leather that shone under the sunlight that fell from the tinted windows, creating a tinge of darkness.

''I have never been more serious in life, Love..'' he said with a nonchalant expression playing on his handsome face, This man irked her a lot, but when he calls her 'love' her heart unknowingly manages to skip a beat, like that was the one word her ears yearned to hear, he leant backwards, placing both of his hands behind his back, his legs apart, visible comfortable.

''Fine! You kissed me 3 times, but from today, you won't even kiss me ok?!'' she suddenly shot at Eric making him look at her quizzically.

''Ok, I will leave you alone from now, but, In front of the world, you are my girlfriend so, We need to make some small kisses and touches yeah?'' he asked scanning her face intensely, his face coming closer to her face, his eyes zeroing on her parted lips that left even breaths softly.

Odette was quite taken aback ''no! I am not your girlfriend and I will never kiss you again! Leave kissing you, I don't even want to touch you! Please stay away from me Mr Carter!'' she pleaded to look into his crystal blues, somewhere in her heart she was scared of him and she knew that.

''I know!'' he exclaimed placing his palm on her thighs, rubbing circles with his thumb softly, a way to calm her racing heart, it helped as her breathing started becoming normal again''Calm down Odette, Calm down, I won't do anything to you, my rashness and impulsiveness made me kiss you and ruin you that day, I am really sorry for this, All I want you to know is that The world thinks something else and we must act like a couple, More like, A faux couple yeah?'' he asked still running soothing circles on her thighs, she looked at those lines his finger was drawing on her delicate dress.

''Ok..'' she whispered looking down slowly, her eyes glossy with overwhelming, which was noticed by Eric, he slowly held her jaw and turned her head towards him, tears slipped from her eyes, cascading down her smooth cheeks. Eric's eyes softened as he studied her features, he looked down at her fiddling fingers.

Eric smiled sadly at her, deep down he started liking this girl''I don't know what to do Mr Carter, I was always alone in my life, and n-now a-all this drama, I-'' she burst into tears, her body shaking with the intensity of her inner pain, Eric wrapped his hands around her shoulders and pulled her towards him, making her cry on his chest silently, his fingers were tangled in her auburn hair, feeling its softness between his fingers , his other hand rubbing her back softly.

He rubbed her back slightly shutting his eyes, he knew how it felt to be alone in this world, when his mother and she left him, he just felt the same, what the melancholy to be alone in this world felt like.

Her tears did seem to cease, she looked up at him, gazing at his perfect visage, it was like he was sculptured by the gods, all her life she had seen many men, but none as charming as him.

He looked down at her and caught her checking him out, she looked down, a smear of red touching her cheeks lightly, he leant towards her slightly, this action made her take in a sharp breath, his lips were just inches from hers, he softly licked her lips, his gaze on her honey brown eyes.

''I will make you sure that you are always safe and comfortable with me and at my house, I will try not to scare you or make you uncomfortable Odette..'' he whispered softly making her feel at home, an innocent smile touched her lips, her eyes gleaming as she absorbed the warmth of his words.

She quietly nodded at him, she had this sudden urge to kiss him, relish the taste of those beautiful lips of his, She was herself in an inner turmoil whether to trust him or not? Whether to kiss him or not? He proved that she could trust him.

All her queries vanished when she felt his soft lips on hers, this time she did not hesitate at all, she kissed him with the same passion, he wanted the same thing, he wanted to feel her honey-sweet lips again and forever, it was just a week after they met and she was his drug and addiction, the person he thought of every day, the angel in his dreams, his salvation, something attracting him to her, he was losing himself into her.

She opened her mouth letting him explore her depths again, their tongues massaging each other, his one hand cupped her face and other one rested on her hips, her fingers moved towards his perfect hair, pulling it making it dishevel, they moaned into each other , within minutes, she was on top of him, straddling him, pulling him closer, kissing him deeper than ever, their lips syncing in to form something surreal.

Without leaving her lips, his hand pressed a button, with a hydraulic sound erupted, a glass screen came in between them and the driver seat, giving them the privacy they want, to relish the feeling of each other's arms.

She never knew kissing him would be so erotic, she did not want to leave him at all, the feeling of his lips elsewhere drove her crazy, Unknowingly she started rubbing on him, creating friction between them, this made a groan develop from his mouth , he suddenly ripped her off him, making her look at him confused, her eyes filled with innocence.

''I don't want to do something that I will regret later'' he shot, his voice deep and husky, the British accent making him sound sexy, the effect sending it straight to her very core, she blushed deeply.

''Am so sorry that I crossed the line?'' he asked making her look at her, her lips swollen and her breathing erratic, tendrils of hair falling on her porcelain face.

''No, it-its ok, We won't do this again, no more, pinky swear'' she whispered getting off him, her face painted with embarrassment, within a few minutes of silence, they reached a very regal looking mansion , it was so huge that she spent 15 minutes for eyes to capture its magnificence 

''Come on Odette'' he said giving her his hand, she placed her petite one on his larger hands, their fingers fit like a puzzle, passing her a delicate, he allowed her to balance her hand on his shoulders and help her out , just as the stepped down onto the soft inner floors, flashes of camera blinded them.

She saw many tall buff men in suits striding towards them, moving the media from them, Eric placed his hands around her waist, guiding her inside, his hands covering their faces from the cameras, the media were flashing cameras on and on capturing many pictures of the couple, She gripped Eric's biceps, looking down, a vain attempt to hide from the cameras.

After a while, they were inside Eric's huge mansion, She looked around in awe as she had never seen a place so beautiful, golden antique design lined the walls as curtains of pure silk lined as curtains, expensive chandeliers dangled themself from the ceiling.

She shot back from her dreams when she heard sounds of shoes coming towards them, she looked up to see a tall, well-structured guy striding towards them, he looked somewhat similar to Eric but not too much, just his eyes were exactly the same as Eric's, Sapphire blue, her eyes widened when she understood who he was, White hairs lines his black hairs that lined his head, his strong jaw clenched as his eyes scanned them, he was just as gorgeous as Eric.

''Ruben Carter'' she mumbled as the man towered over her, he was a meter shorter than Eric, his hawk-like eyes raked her body, He was Eric's father, the original owner and found Carter group of industries, the world's most influential man.

''Father.'' Eric said looking at his dad straight in the eye, Ruben narrowed his eyes and clicked his tongue in displeasure.

''I am ashamed of you Eric,'' Ruben said gritting his teeth at his son, Eric clenched his jaw and looked away while Odette fiddled with her fingers, looking down not knowing how to react to this conversation.

'' 20 million dollars Eric? 20 MILLION?'' Ruben boomed, his palms forming fists, then his eyes flashed at Odette making her shudder.'' And this? You and this girl are all over the news! WHO THE HELL IS SHE ?! I know you were never into relationships after NOVA! You are always into flings and now this?'' he roared, Eric lost his patience at the mention of a particular name, Nova.

'' STOP IT, DAD! Do. Not. Utter. Her. Name.'' he warned pointing his index finger at Ruben, making him laugh darkly, Fury flurried through Eric's body uncountable.

'' I got such an idiot of a son, Boy! She is gone! And so is your mother and for you that Nova is more important than Theodora? Huh? Answer me Eric!'' his father snapped grabbing his collars, Eric body moving towards his dad with the force of his pull, his hair falling on his face, covering his blue eyes from his father's furious gaze.

Odette felt so out of the place seeing the fight between a father and the son, and what are they talking about? Nova? Theodora?

''I know that Nova was your true love and so Dora for me! She was my life! My reason to breathe! And nor could you save Nova nor I could protect my Dora!'' At the mention of Theodora's name, Ruben slowly started tearing up, and strangely at the mention of Nova, even Eric's eyes started getting glossy, his head hung down with defeat.

''And you want this girl to die too?! Answer me!'' Ruben shouted shaking Eric's body vigorously.

''I promise to keep Odette safe dad, II am so sorry'' Eric whispered, and for the first time, she saw a tear fall from his eye which he immediately wiped away

Odette felt down after this so she decided to explore the house further, it was magnificent and it screamed wealth, but her mind wandered to Eric's and Ruben's words, who are the two women they were talking about, who were these women who triggered these 2 powerful men making them extremely vulnerable? Deep down she wished that someone love her so deep that she was their strength and weakness.

That's when she saw a room whose door was open at once she knew it belonged to Ruben, it was huge and simple, but it was so gloomy, that's when she noticed a huge frame in front of the bed, it was of a lady, her face was really beautiful and angelic, it was so calm and loving that a smile slowly formed on her face. 

There was something written under the frame, she narrowed her eyes and started reading it slowly.

Theodora Carter-1940-Forever

Dear Dora,

I used to tell you, show you and made you feel how much I love you.

But I could not save you, I could not protect you .. I failed you as a husband, a lover .. a soulmate.

I know you will never forgive me ever .. but Dora .. I love you and I wish you were here .. with me .. In my arms .. I miss you so much, Dora .. I don' t anything or anyone can fill your void .. Hope you are happy and smiling in a place I don't believe .. Heaven

You always used to tell me that heaven and god exists, but I never believed it .. You made me feel Dora .. Just remember this Dora .. I love you and am nothing without you..

All the love in the world..

Yours, Enny.

After reading this her eyes softly started filling with tears, she looked up to see the frame again, and the same handwriting she identified was of Ruben was written..

Before she could recall anything, she was pulled backwards harshly until she felt his presence behind him, her back pasted on his toned chest, Eric's manly scent invaded her nostrils. She shivered

''WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE ODETTE?'' he asked his jaw clenched in anger, she gulped and bit her lip looking down, guilty painted on her features.

''If dad found you here, then you are dead!'' he said, grabbing her hand, he pulled her along with him until they reached another floor, she tripped on the carpet and nearly fell on her face but he paid no heed until they reached his desired destination.

''Now don't ask anything questions, this is your room, just opposite mine if you need anything you can call me? Understood?'' he asked, he was furious and she could tell that and she felt guilty entering Ruben's room.

''I am so sorry Mr Carter,'' she whispered fiddling with her fingers again, Eric groaned raking his fingers through his hair, frustration writhed on his face.

'' You heard the things you must have never heard, NOW LEAVE!!'' he snapped making her flinch 

'' II am so sorry for creating all the mess Mr Carter, am really sorry, I never meant to hurt you, I just don't want to be a burden'' she whispered, her eyes slowly filling with tears, A sigh left Eric's lips, he held her shoulders and made her look up at him, his eyes softening once again.

''I know my dad was very rude, And I apologise for this'' he whispered pressing his lips on her forehead making sparks burst out on her body.

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Is Ruben really a DILF?

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