Page 45 of Billionaire Temptations

“It’s beautiful, Max. You shouldn’t have. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. It’s for your new apartment key.”

“Thank you. I’ll put it right on as soon as I get it.” I reached up and kissed his lips.

“You already have your new apartment key.”

“What do you mean? I haven’t found an apartment yet.”

“Yes, you have. This one.”

“Huh?” I asked in confusion.

He placed his hands on my hips. “You’re staying right here. I bought the apartment for you from Macy’s modeling agency.You get to live here rent-free for as long as you need to. Now you don’t have to worry about being able to afford rent and moving.”

Tears filled my eyes as I stared up at him. “No, Max. I can’t let you do that.”

“It’s already done. Emma, I don’t want to have to worry about you and where you’re living when we’re no longer together. This is your apartment. You should be happy.”

“I am happy. Very happy, but you’ve done enough for me already. This is just too much.” A tear fell down my face.

“It’s not too much.” He wiped away the tear from my cheek and then gently brushed his lips against mine. “I want to make sweet love to you,” his soft voice spoke.

“Please do.” I smiled.

He picked me up and carried me into the bedroom, where we spent the next hour making love.

Maxand I saw each other a couple of times over the next week. We had dinner with his parents, which was awkward because of the tension between Max and his dad, and then we attended the opening of a new restaurant that one of Max’s friends owned. I found an apartment for Kara and Molly and sent them videos to get their thoughts. They loved it, and the best part was that it was only about ten minutes from my apartment. I couldn’t wait for them to fly in tomorrow, and I even decided to take the day off from school to help them move in. I moved into the primary bedroom in my place and bought a new comforter and sheets for the bed. Max hung a few pictures for me, and with the placement of a few candles, my bedroom was complete.

The next morning, I picked up Kara and Molly at the airport.

“I can’t believe the two of you are here for good!” I exclaimed as the three of us hugged.

“We can’t believe it either. I’m so excited to see the apartment!” Molly smiled.

“When are the movers coming with all your things?”

“They said they’ll be here around noon.”

Their apartment was located on the third floor with a private balcony. It had an oversized living room, hardwood floors throughout, and a decent-sized kitchen with a wraparound countertop.

“This is amazing!” Kara said excitedly as we walked through the apartment. “Look at the closet space.”

“You did good, Emma.” Molly smiled as she hooked her arm around me.

“Thanks. I must say it’s a nice place, and the rent is pretty decent for two people to split.”

Just as they were unpacking their suitcases, there was a knock on the door.

“I’ll get it,” I yelled from the kitchen.

When I opened the door, two men wearing blue jumpsuits stood there.

“We have a TV delivery.”

“Kara, Molly, your TV is here.”

They emerged from their bedrooms and looked at the guys in blue suits.

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