Chapter 34 - Sapphires and diamonds in the bath water (2/2)

”Lily, why can't Alec bathe with us?” Adrien asked innocently.

”Yes, why can't I bathe with you?” With a mischievous smile he untied his tie and quickly opened the first button. Lily's head seemed to steam. She tried to push him away from the bathtub rim with both hands. But he was immobile. His eyes were still on her chest.

”The bathtub is too small for the three of us.” She muttered completely confused.

”I think there's still room for me.” Alexandre persisted. Lily gasped in astonishment. This man! This shameless villain!

”Why are you behaving like that?” Her voice was icy, but there was fear and shame in her undertone.

”Did I embarrass you?” He liked that. He wanted to know what she was thinking.

”Why are you being so mean?” She tried to protest. As she watched him open one button after the other. Pleasured. Is he acting like this just because he is good looking? Damn this good-looking-male-vernatic author who created this annoying villain! She wished she could give her opinion to this hormone-controlled woman.

He put his hand under her chin and wanted to tease her a little more. But Lily slapped his hand away as soon as she realized his intentions. She could barely resist his attacks as she tried to cover her nudity with foam. But her anger grew. Her cheeks were puffed up again like those of a hamster hiding nuts in his cheeks. She always did that when she got angry. He chuckled.

He did not know why, but this woman made his blood boil. Never before had he been so spontaneously inflamed for a woman. Women quickly bored him because they were all the same. All except Danielle. But then there was Lily with her openness. He could read her like an open book.

”Get out!” She grated with her teeth. He laughed, obviously unable to take her seriously. Then he reached for Adrien and pulled him out of the water. The little boy trembled just before Alexandre wrapped him in a towel and began to dry him. His eyes lay heavy on her. He was reluctant to pull his eyes away from her.

Lily sank deeper into the warm water. ”Do not forget to dry off his hair!” She instructed him petulant.

He took his time in each of his movements, watching as she fumed in the bathtub.

Then he put Adrien his bathrobe. ”You have to put him into his pajamas. He'll get sick otherwise.” She yelled after him as he carried the little boy out of the bathroom.

Alexandre threw his head back laughing.

”What's funny?” Asked Adrien curiously. Alexandre ruffled the toddler's wet hair. ”Your Lily!”

Adrien looked questioningly at Alexandre, he did not understand what his new dad meant. He yawned and laid his head on Alexandre's shoulder.