Chapter 81 - Eighty-one : His Own Personal Sunshine (2/2)

Was it too late to change her out of this dress? I once saw a baggy styled dress on the garment rank, that would suit her right?

But I knew I was sounding ridiculous, the women at the gala wouldn't dress any less than Maya did, moreover it was a formal occasion, she has to look her best ; the men can stare as much as they want, they could only watch but not touch her anyway.

I ran my hands down the curves of her body and felt her shiver as I spoke softly into her ears ” I think I've changed my mind, we should go to bed and forget all about this party ”

Maya rolled her eyes and shook her head with a smile having figured out the hidden meaning behind my words.

She reached out and adjusted my bow tie saying ” There is no way that's happening especially when you're dressed this sexy, I want to show you off to the world ”

I knew she was intentionally flirting back but my heart couldn't help but skip a beat - that was one of the most sexy things she has ever said to me.

My grip on my her body tightened and I pulled her hips flush against mine - against my arousal - and looked down into her eyes saying,”This is what you do to me Tigress”

I watched her gulp nervously and I knew she felt it, knew it, my voice was deep and husky with desire and tonight I was going to cause a very big commotion at the party - she doesn't have to know yet.

Maya pulled away quite clumsily, did my blunt confession stun her that much?

”We have to leave remember? ” she breathed and I smiled, she was trying to escape again.

” Fine then, let's go ” I said and tried to hold her hand but she pulled away causing my brow to raise questioningly .

But to my surprise, she hooked her arm through mine and said excitedly ” Let's go ”

And so we left the departmental store which belonged to me anyway and walked outside to the limousine driven by Judy. I opened the car door for her and slide inside after her.

I watched her take in the interior of the limousine and when I thought she was about to gush on how beautiful it looked, she asked instead

” Why is Isabella not here yet ? ”

My expression changed at once. Oh that, what a buzz kill.

”Where is Isabella? You said she was going to catch up with us , why is she not here yet? ” She peppered me with questions when she didn't get a response from me.

Finally I answered, speaking with a drawl

”Don't worry about Isabella, she's fine. Just currently under house arrest ”