Chapter 51 - Amethyst Eyes 6: All or Nothing (1/2)

They said that if a young woman lost an amethyst in her dreams, she would lose a treasured relationship. Alex, on the other hand, wasn't a woman – and in his dreams, he didn't lose the amethyst.

He was claiming it – or them. So it couldn't mean he would lose his fiancée, right?

Besides, his amethyst dreams weren't something he conjured or imagined. He was just reliving memories, recollections of his day or night filled with passion in the arms of the one who owned those exotic pair of eyes.

Long, satiny smooth legs wrapped around his waist, his buŧŧȯċks rippled with each and every thrust he made. Alex's ŀust-filled gaze locked with those pair of huge amethyst orbs clouded with the same intensity of carnal need as those pair of delectable lips cried out for more.

There was no competition at all.

The legendary cool beauty of that elegant bar, as soon as she saw Alex was reduced to a wanton deity in the young CEO's bed, writhing in pŀėȧsurė as he loved her all through the night. Amethyst Eyes was no ice. She was warm – and in his arms, Alex's heart which had been hurting due to his fiancée's words had somehow healed.

”Hmmm…”

The soft whimper made Alex open his eyes and turn to his side. Ashley lay next to him on their bed with her head resting against his shoulder. She had one creamy arm draped across his ċhėst, sleeping still in spite of the restlessness of her expression. Alex pondered about what his fiancée was dreaming about as he watched her sleep. He reckoned Ash was displeased that he didn't come home until the wee hours of the morning again today.

The two of them knew that what they had shared in the past two years was falling apart. A couple of days ago, Alex thought that what they had in those two years was enough – that he could wait until they got married before he'd ask for more.

But it wasn't the case anymore.

”Are you telling me to do what I want away from you? And you'll do the same?”

When he asked those questions days ago, he was hoping Ash would say no. Alex was after all sure that he couldn't do that. There wasn't a moment when they're apart that he wouldn't think of her, making him unable to function well. But Ash said yes, and it still hurt him until now.

”We should give each other space too…”

With those words, Alex decided he couldn't go on pretending he'd take what little affection she was willing to give him. It was no longer about sėx. His ego and his heart wouldn't be satisfied with it. He wanted all.

The competitive nature of his wouldn't be satisfied unless he truly won. All or nothing.

”Hmmmph…”

Another whimper and Ashley's lids began to flutter. Her rosy lips opened in a soft sigh.

”A…lex…” she whispered in slumber and Alex's eyes heated up as he felt tears in them. His nose turned red as he swallowed hard,  his heart constricting painfully in his ċhėst.

”You call out my name when you're asleep,” he whispered followed by a mocking laughter and yet his voice reflected the hurt he was keeping inside. He shifted on the bed, pulling her closer to him so her head would rest over his heart. ”But why do you seem to not need me when you're awake? Do you have any idea how that makes me feel?”

Remembering her expressions when she thought she's alone, Alex was sure Ashley didn't like what was happening between them either. His fiancée wanted him. But Ash would have to say that to his face.

If only Ash showed him her true feelings Alex wouldn't do what he did, was doing and still planned to do. She would be hurt, he knew, but Ash would have to learn.

There were only five days before their wedding. Alex decided he would continue to be gone every night. He would push and push until Ash would realize Alex wouldn't settle for anything less. He would drive her to confess – to tell him her feelings. He would make her open up to him just as he had been, even if it meant going through with the bet and seeing Amethyst Eyes without Ashley knowing.

Five more days before their wedding.

If Ash remained aloof towards him – indifferent even, Alex would…

Would what? Set her free?