Chapter 33

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Silence lingered in the air as Billion waited for Emery's response, in earnest.

Her eyes were large and unsure and for a distant time, she gaped inanimately at him. Not that the vicious pound of her heart, and the butterflies swarming in her stomach made it easy to reason logically.

Did she honestly want to be with him even with his certified reputation? She was uncertain.

But for the past few weeks, he had proved himself worthy and earned enough credit in her good books. That was enough for her.

Tersely, her eyes flickered to his face and back to the black designed box. Emery ceased the hold on her breath once she knew it was a necklace, and not a ring as she thought.

Offering him a big smile, she said, "Yes."

Billion released a shuddering breath and stood up. Taking a hold of the solitaire diamond necklace, he set the case on the coffee table and strode over to her.

"A simple flower would do next time, Dekker," Emery said lightly.

"You don't like it?" he asked, a bit taken aback.

As far as he could recollect, most of his former lady friends—if not all, were fond of jewels. In Billion's humble opinion, all women love lavish gifts.

"Billion, this is very sweet of you and I really appreciate the thought but it's just too..."

Her eyes softened with regret when she took in his crestfallen features. For withering the blissful moment, Emery gave herself a mental beatdown and strode over to him. Standing on the tip of her toes, she gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Thank you, but I will need a little help." she held her curls aside and turned her back to him. A smile touched his lips as he edged over to her.

After he had clasped the necklace around her neck, he glanced down at her with a smile full of ardor and said, "It looks good on you."

"Thank you." she took a look at the alabaster with a soft sigh.

"So, I guess it's party over for us, cause I will be a bad boyfriend to leave my girl here and go back ..."

"Oh no. Please go. It is your sister in law's birthday after all. I'll join you once Amanda brings back my dress."

The ruffling of clothes had her looking up. Billion had taken off his suit and tie and was hunched over, pulling off his brogues. Once he was in his white shirt, pants and black socks, he glanced back at her.

"Well, Rebecca has Ashton to keep her company. So, what do you say to a hot cup of coffee while we wait for your dress?"

Biting her inner cheeks to hold back a triumphal smile, Emery mumbled, "I would love that."

Her breath hitched when his gaze met hers for a known hungry look had taken over his warm eyes. And he was now sauntering over to her, with that masculine gait that always sent warmth between her thighs.

Grabbing her gently by the waist, Billion pulled her into his broad chest. "I had no intention of going back in the first place," he confessed.

Involuntarily, her eyes fluttered close as his fingers climbed up her bare thigh, her breath shuddering when he leaned in temptatiously and left trails of hungry kisses down the curve of her neck.

"I…I um, I still need to rinse off some wine..." Emery muttered, her voice thick with need.

Cupping her cheeks tenderly, Billion said, "Take a shower with me then."

Emery's breath caught, her mind taking the usual sinful route only he could make her thread. She was conscious of their current surrounding but at that moment, nothing mattered. Only the beauty and warmth of his gaze as they held hers spellbound.

"What do you say? A hot shower?" not trusting her own voice, she nodded.

He reached up to unbutton his shirt only to feel her eager fingers there. Knowing she needed him just as much as he did, had his heart filling with warmth. He gave her free reign to disrobe him, watching in fondness, as she slipped the shirt off his shoulders -her delicate fingers roaming freely and feeling the sculpted planes of his body.

Grabbing the hem of her shirt, he yanked it off her head and captured her eager lips. Everything blurred by in a hum of excitement and before she knew it, she was being swept into his strong arms and carried into the bathroom -their clothes discarded somewhere on the bedroom floor.

The hot water beat down on them as he backed her gently into the marble walls of the bathroom. The sensational feel of his naked body against hers, and the feel of his mouth as he tasted every nook and cranny of her wet skin, had her melting into his tender touch. Molten liquid pooled in between her neither regions as he hoisted her higher, kissed her hot and needy on the lips and teased her wet core earnestly with his throbbing shaft.

"Billion..." she moaned his name in a silent plea, her fingers running into his wet hair desperately as she conveyed the needs of her heart and body.

Backing her further up the wall, he buried himself deep in her core, releasing the ache in her neither regions. Her moist lips parted in a soft breathless moan as her tight walls stretched to take in all of him once again. Feeling himself grow within her core, groans fell from his wet lips at the delicious feel of her around him. Delicately, her hips began to move, as he whispered sweet nothingness to her, urging her on with a burning desire. She met his deep powerful thrusts with fervor -their loud moans, filling the silence of the night. The world faded, as they made hot, passionate and branding love.

Minutes after their endless showers of love, they both stepped out of the bathroom, dearly spent. Clothed in fluffy white bathrobes, he carried her to the bedroom and laid her gently on his bed.

Her eyes were already heavy with sleep but she fought the drowsiness, and the double taps of a knock on the door help her.

"I will get that." Billion left her side and went for the door.

He raised a questioning brow when he opened the door on his mother's smiling face.

"Mamà," he acknowledged. "Don't you have a party?"

"Well, I do but I ... ugh. I asked Amanda to make some coffee and tea for you guys since you did not eat anything at the party." she held a tray up with a smile.

"Oh, thanks." Billion took the tray, fighting back a smile. "So, any news on Emery's dress?"

"Oh yeah, the dress! Yeah, Amanda should bring it very soon." she gave him a rueful smile and skidded away.

Billion smiled, and with a shake of his head, he stepped back into the bedroom with the tray, shutting the door with his foot. Setting the tray at the foot of the bed, he climbed back into the comfortable sheets. Emery sat up, adjusting the towel wrapped around her damp hair.

"With the way my mom is hijacking your dress, it seems like she doesn't want you to leave," he said lightly.

The thought of his mother keeping his girlfriend's clothes, just to have them stay, brought Emery to the edge of laughter.

"Does she do that to all..." she cleared her throat.

For a fleeting moment, he remained quiet, and when she glanced up at him, her lips parted and closed as she tried to hold back laughter. His cheeks were filled with color.

"Maybe my mom is giving you all the attention cause you're the first girl I ever brought home." he picked up the coffee mug and handed it to her.

"Or maybe she just likes you. Who knows?"

"Thanks." Emery accepted the mug, her eyes meeting his briefly.

First girl he has ever brought home ha?

Where does he take his... Menzgold! Great.

Rich and creamy brown liquid assailed her taste buds. A delicious taste that reminded her of a certain blue-eyed man, and the things he does to her. His thoughts were much darker, his look far hungry as he watched her perform an innocent and simple act. Sip coffee.

"Can I ask you a favor?" Emery asked.

"Anything, Em."

Taking a sip of his tea, he glanced up at her -
awaiting her request. Emery looked away as some part of her prompted her to do away with the upcoming question.

"Can you please drop the charges against Nick?" when Emery did not get a response for a whole darn minute, she glanced up to meet his searing gaze.

"Bill, he deserves what he got, believe me I know that and I'm not sorry for him. Neither have I forgiven him. But the only reason why he came to Manhattan was because of me. I'll feel guilty if he was to leave for college with the stigma."

An uncomfortable silence fell over them for a long while as they both sat on the bed. Emery lissed her nerves by taking sips of her coffee.

"Consider it done," Billion said, his tone leveled.

Emery stared conspicuously at him, baffled by his civilized response. However, his clenched jaws and penetrating stare told her something else- thus, she dropped the topic immediately.

"I'm guessing the party is over." Emery pointed a finger at the floor-length window.

The distant natter of guests and the hum of engines could be heard, indicating the end of another broadcasted birthday ceremony.

"I guess so. Excuse me." Billion rose off the bed and trudged into his enormous walk-in closet.

Emery watched his retreating back with a heavy pang in her chest. The last thing she wanted was to ruin their beautiful time together, but looked like she did just that.

Billion came back seconds later, clad in pants and a shirt. "Here," he said, placing a shirt and shorts beside her.

"Thank you," Emery muttered, wiping cream off her lips. She waited for a response but got none.

He took a peek at the digital clock on the bed stand and said, "You don't mind staying some few more minutes. Do you? I have to ask Amanda for your dress."

"Of course not. Billion, I'm so-"

"Miles?" Billion cussed lowly upon hearing his brother's call.

He excused himself and stormed over to the door. "What is it?" he asked tersely.

"We need to talk if you don't mind," Ashton said, his disoriented appearance going undetected by his younger brother.

"Well, go ahead," Billion snapped.

"In private please," Ashton said out of patience.

Billion scoffed with contempt. "Give me a second." he slammed the door in Ashton's face and strode back into the room.

Taking in his stiff features, Emery asked, "Is everything alright?"

"Yeah. Why don't you finish up while I have a word with my brother? I won't be long." she nodded in understanding.

Rewarding her with a smile, Billion stepped out of the bedroom. This better be important.

Emery released a harsh breath when the door shut behind him. Finishing up her coffee quickly, she picked up the set of clothes and walked into the bathroom to change. An uncontrollable smile touched her lips when she saw the new hickeys and love bites sprayed on her neck, all the way down to her chest.

Seconds turned into minutes, and there was no sign of Billion. The clock was ticking but since she did not want to look too eager to leave, she waited for him.

Sprawled in one of the couches with her phone in hand, she spent the lone time on social media to kill boredom but soon enough, she found herself slipping into a deep sound sleep.

Sometime later in the night, Billion stormed out of his brother's home study with his worried mother, hot on his tail.

This can't be happening. Fuck this all to hell. Why do they always get in the path when something good comes his way?

"I will inform Timothy to get the jet ready. I can drive Emery home in the morning if you don't mind," Ashely offered, rubbing her temples in exhaustion.

"I'll drive Emery home myself, mom. Get some rest," Billion intoned and pranced back to his bedroom.

Shutting the door behind him, he leaned on it for a second or two to calm himself. His eyes sought out for Emery and found her sleeping form on the couch.

His heart grew heavy as he strode over to her. Perching beside her, he brushed her hair from her face and stroked her cheeks gently. She only stirred in her sleep.

Billion scooped her into his arms and took her back to the bed. He laid her under the warm covers and pulled the duvet over her. 

"I'm sorry that I have to leave, but I promise to be back... soon." He mumbled.

Stretching his limbs beside her, he bent over her tentatively and kissed her on the forehead before exhaustion laid him to rest as well.

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ʏᴏᴜʀ ǫᴜᴇsᴛɪᴏɴs (ɪғ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀɴʏ) ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ᴀɴsᴡᴇʀᴇᴅ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴇxᴛ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ.

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