Chapter 8

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He did not just say that. After lying to her he expected them to just move on without any thought, all in a day's work she guessed.


"No!" she responded easily.


"I missed you," he stepped closer, "we don't have to end because of who I am."


She moved away from him when he was close she could not think.


The memory of their time together was so raw and vivid in her mind that she fought hard to push them out of her mind.


"I can't, my life here doesn't allow it."


"June," his hands were on her shoulders he pulled her to him and she could feel his desire rock hard against her back. She wanted to just melt into his arms but she could not, she had too much at stake right now. She stepped out of his clutches.


"I have a date," she said turning round to see his reaction. Gared was taking her out to see a musical; he had gotten the tickets last week. She had been excited since she had never been to one before. This musical was a Broadway hit and was continually sold out and since she had always wanted to see one when Gared got some tickets from a client she was overjoyed. "I am going to see the Prairie Tree and I do not want to be late.'


His brows were pulled together in a deep scowl, "Break it!" he commanded.


"I'll be late." she moved to pick up her stuff. "I have my own life Dmitri one which does not include you."


"Ok, you want to make me feel jealous," He came to her and held her face. " It's fine but you know that this thing between us is fuelled by passion." He bent to kiss her and she walked away.



"June you want me and you just felt how much I want you, let's stop all these games and come back to my hotel with me." he was reaching out to her, she sidestepped him again. "Stop pushing me away, don't deny us."


"Is that all I am to you, a lay, a sex doll?" she reproached him as his face contorted in anger. She pushed on realising that he was getting angry with her.


"You know you're not." he was seething, she could clearly see.


"If I leave with you, we both know what will happen but tomorrow, you leave and then what? Huh? You go back to your high tech life and what?" she pressed on feeling really energised by the look of shock and anger on his face. "Every time you're in town you ring me up? Is that how it will go? Hey June care for some sex tonight? Is that how it will be?" she stopped her chest heaving.


"Maybe you get me a nice house in a rich area or something and lavish me with gifts so whenever you call I will be ready to give you all the sex you want?" she continued scathingly.

 June had she hit the nail on the head, by his stance it seems the truth being spilled so openly was ugly but he needed to know that she was no easy lay. She turned away from him.  

There was utter silence as he stared at her she could see the muscle in his cheek twitching sporadically but his face was devoid of emotion. His hands clenched at his sides repeatedly as he tried to control the urge to throttle her. She was deliberately antagonising him. He got even more furious as he watched her, her eyes goading him on to explode.

She was standing tall as she faced him. Dmitri looked at June. She was unafraid and although she had melted in his arms she was acting as if he did not mean anything to her. Had she really moved on with someone else? Was he too late? He doubted it. She had been untouched until their encounter at his cottage. She would not have moved on so quickly, he was sure. She was just trying to pay him back for not telling her his real identity. He unclenched his hands and stepped toward her. She was his and he was not going to let her slip away this time. Their short association had left him wanting more, much more and he wanted her as his own. 

June Stapleton was his and he would have her.


"I need to go home. I am sure we will meet again but only in a business way." she moved to the door. "You may control an empire and had your jolly old laugh making fun of me but once bitten is a far as I go. Never again. I thought the time we had was precious but now looking at you, learning just what kind of man you are, you just disgust me and I hate you for what you did, just remember that!" She stormed out not glancing back. She headed straight to the lift. She only breathed when the doors were closed, this time he had not followed her.


Dmitri let her go. She was a tiger alright and he would her leave this time but he knew that it was just a matter of time before he had her in his arms again. He smiled; let her feel that she had won. Let her come to terms with the truth and then they will move one. June was proving to be just the challenge he needed.

Yes, he wanted to take care of her but as his only woman. However he knew she had more to offer, she was a great business woman and her work was exemplary and he admired that about her. She was the kind of woman he wanted, no needed beside him. He was excited just thinking about how he was going to enjoy taming his tiger woman.


June rushed to her flat and tried to relax but how could she? Dmitri was here in town, in her life..... their companies were on the verge of signing a very lucrative business deal which she was in charge of. How was she going to hide her pregnancy? Would he admonish her if knew? Dmitri would be furious, he guarded his life so well, and he was overly protective of his family? She was not going to be the woman who disturbed his quiet world.

She wanted this child and if she knew Dmitri he would never let her raise this child alone. He would and to take full control that is why she was not going to let him find out about the pregnancy. She didn't know how she was going to execute her plan but she was determined to do it. She had to hide her condition for as long as possible until she was sure what she was going to do.

However tonight she was going out with Gared, he was a sweet guy and soon she would have to tell him the truth but until then she would savour the thought of being with a normal man and not the fantasy of Demetrious Tzarch von Kanaredes. She dressed carefully not wanting to bring any undue glamour to her abdomen. Although she was barely five weeks, she was conscious of it and so she chose a simple red chiffon dress. It was floor length Grecian style dress with a scooped halter neckline with black straps. The back was bare and low. She wore a pair of black Louboutins and a clutch purse. She had bought this dress along with six others after her shopping spree to rejuvenate her wardrobe. It made her torso look longer and lengthened her height. She swept her hair in a messy bun to finish off her look.

Gared was impressed by her appearance. He was blown away by her.


"You look gorgeous!" he said kissing her on the cheek.


"Thank you." she answered as he put on her coat.


"You look pretty dashing yourself," He was dressed in a tuxedo which enhanced his physique and made his blond hair look golden. Gared had a great sense of humour as he bowed to her.


"Glad to please you oh pretty lady." He offered her his arm and they laughed as he helped her into his black Audi Q7 E tron SUV. The conversation to the Royal Theatre was light and airy. Gared was a great conversationalist, for an accountant he wasn't stuffy or outdated but laid back and relaxed.

There were a lot of people in attendance tonight. Everyone was decked out in their most formal wear. Gared escorted her inside, she felt like a princess with her dashing knight beside her. It was unfortunate she had met Dmitri first and that she was pregnant because Gared was a real great guy. The first half was magical. The performers were excellent. They sang, danced, and moved so gracefully and intelligently on stage that she had to wink to ensure that she was actually watching a play and not involved in a fantasy.


The resounding applause at the interval revealed that everyone in attendance was just as appreciative as she was. Gared left her to get some refreshments. She had used the toilet was busily viewing the people milling around her. They were from the echelons of society. The dresses were expensive and all designer labelled and the hairstyles were all coifed and styled to perfection.

She turned around and found her self being stared down by none other than Dmitri, he too was formally dressed in a tux that must have been tailored for him. It fit him splendidly. He was standing there scowling at her but looking exceptionally handsome. She had not wanted to be reminded of him, after walking out on him she was determined to keep him out of her head.


It was a struggle but now seeing him here, it was no use. He made no move to approach her so she simply turned away. He had been conversing with two older gentlemen. He had been staring at her coolly; she took a deep breath, and promised herself that he was not going to spoil her night.

Gared came back shortly and handed her some sparkling water. She was grateful for the distraction. They continued to mingle with the crowd, since some of them were clients of Gared's they welcomed him warmly. June tried her best to forget Dmitri's presence but she could feel him staring at her as she moved around with the crowd. When Gared saw an executive from his company, he guided her to have a chat with him. He had his hand lightly around her waist as they walked toward his colleague. He introduced her and they began a short conversation.


Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins were probably in their fifties and were easy to get along with. Mr. Wilkins worked as a Chief Financial Officer at Gared's company and was commenting on the artistic qualities of the musical. June sipped her drink and chatted with his wife while the men switched the talk to work.


"Mr. Wilkins, pleased to see you again." came a voice which gave June chills.


"Mr. Kanaredes, always a pleasure," Dmitri was shaking hands with Mr. Wilkins looking so sure of himself. What was he doing here? Why couldn't he leave her alone? She stared at him coldly as he wormed his way into their small clique.


"Mrs. Wilkins you look extremely lovely tonight." Mrs. Wilkins was actually blushing. Ooh she wanted to puke.


Mr. Wilkins turned towards them and introduced Gared and herself. Dmitri squeezed her hand a little strongly that she wanted to kick him. She gave him a plastic smile as Mr. Wilkins started to roll off Dmitri's great accomplishments. She rolled her eyes and he glared at her when she did so.


"Ms. Stapleton and I are already intimately acquainted." Dmitri uttered his voice sensual as he spoke.....what was he trying to do? She choked on her drink. Gared was attentive and patted her back,


"Are you okay?" Gared asked her, June's face was red from embarrassment for causing a scene thanks to the lout Dmitri who was glaring at her with a smirk on his face.


"I am fine, I just drank too fast, sorry." She apologised gaining her composure. Gared fussed over her a bit longer than was necessary.


"Are you really okay Ms Stapleton?" Dmitri inquired smugly still basking in his victory but a little perturbed by Gared's over attention.


"I'm fine Mr. Kanaredes." She gave him a stiff smile.


"So Mr. Kanaredes are you acquainted with Miss Stapleton here?" asked Mr. Wilkins looking curiously at them.


"Yes, I have just started on a new venture with Global, I will be seeing a lot of Ms. Stapleton over the next few months." Dmitri drawled. "She is an integral part of the project and we will be working very closely together."

All eyes were now on her. June tried not to meet anyone's eyes. Dmitri's words appeared normal but the underlying meanings were not lost on her.

"Yes, we are so grateful to be dealing with such an international corporation." She smiled sweetly as she supported his statement.

"You chose well Kanaredes, as always,Global is one of the best companies that deal with business promotion and management in fact we do a lot of business transactions with them." Mr. Wilkins added and June smiled, she had cleverly diverted the innuendo Dmitri had tried to insert by his statement.

"So what did you think of the evening so far?" Mr. Wilkins asked moving away from business talk. June was not interested and signed off the conversation. She leaned back and Gared tightened his hand around her waist. She noticed Dmitri's eyes darken so she snuggled closer to Gared. She whispered to Gared that she wanted to excuse herself. Dmitri's eyes were trained on them.


"You must excuse me, but it was a real pleasure meeting all of you." she said as she left the group. Gared held her fingers and kissed them, she gave him her most dashing smile as she moved away.


She glanced in Dmitri's direction his face showed that he was none too pleased. She was happy, did he think she was only his? She went to the ladies room and composed herself. Dmitri was making her do strange things. Blah! She screamed mentally. On her return the intermission was over so they entered the theatre immediately. She did not see Dmitri for the rest of the evening although she knew he was around and probably throwing daggers her way with his eyes. She totally encouraged Gared's flirtations hoping that he would get the message and bugger off. It was not difficult since she enjoyed his company so she just let herself enjoy the evening. Let Dmitri stew on this!

Gared escorted her home and she let him kiss her at her door. He was a good kisser and he left with longing. However she could not enter into a sexual relationship with him. She would have to tell him about her pregnancy soon because she did not want to keep leading him on. He was too nice of a guy to be bogged down by her and her situation. She collapsed against her door; Gared did not bring out any passion in her and she was furious. She wanted to hurl something at Dmitri, he had spoiled her for other men. How she wanted to hurt him for what he did.


She took off her shoes and drank a glass of water. She undressed slowly and prepared for bed. She decided to put on a light pyjama shirt because she was feeling a bit warm. It was almost midnight but she didn't feel sleepy, she was wound too tight with the events of the day bounce in her head. She flopped onto her bed and started to read a novel.

The phone rang piercing the quiet night, who could be calling her so late? She picked up the phone it was an unknown number,


"Hello?" she said cautiously.


"Good you're awake, open the door!" Dmitri's voice  invaded her senses.


"What!" she responded to his command.


"I am standing outside, open the door!" he commanded.

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