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SmirkingGabriel leaned back in his chair casually as the meeting was just about to wrapup. The VP must have said something because Gabriel could practically smell thefear running off the man. Part of him really hoped he would catch Ciprianialone as they took a short break from the meeting but the piece of shit wentghost, nowhere to be seen. Laughing to himself he walked back to his bungalow,inside his eyes immediately went to the bed that was made and empty. Scanningthe perimeter, he found his prize sitting on the over water beach bed thatjetted out onto the crystal blue ocean.
Jesus,she looked good. Silently he walked down the steps, he watched her silentlyreading in her simple white bikini.
"Heythere sweetheart," she put down the book she was reading when she heardhim.
Peeringover the back pillows, she gave him a narrowed eyed pout. "I'm not talkingto you."
Smilinghe sat down on the edge of the white plush beach bed letting his hand run upthe curve of her calf. "Aww why my sweet?"
"Youknow why," she whined. "Last night… Last night you weretoo…too…"
Herembarrassment was evident as she stammered over her words.
"Rough?"He supplied helpfully.
"Yes."Her wide honey brown eyes went straight to his soul with her cute little pout.
Restinghis hand on the warm curve of her knee he gave her a thoughtful look. "Doyou want me to be more gentle?"
Immediatelyher sweet round face went from a pout to shock before settling into a coy smile."Well….Not too gentle, just less punishment."
Unableto resist he grabbed both of her smooth knees and pulled her down until she layflat on her back.
"Gabriel!"He ignored her cry of shock and pulled at the bikini knot behind her neck,exposing her beautiful full breast.
Dippinghis head, he took one taut nipple into his mouth.
"Ithou... Thought you had another meeting," she cried out no longer tryingto stop him.
Stretchingout alongside and somewhat on top of her Gabriel heard himself let out a groanat the feel of her hips arching against his. He needed her right now, fuck thatmeeting he could wait. Last night Gabriel could've sworn he heard her whisper"I love you," in the throes of her climax, but he could not be sure.Was it just wishful thinking on his part? Dear God, he needed to be sure, heneeded her to say it again. If making her break apart in his arms as he buriedhimself deep inside of her elicited that proclamation, then by God he was goingto spend this trip making her come every chance he got until one of them fellinto a coma.
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Thatman was trying to kill her she was sure. Thanking every God known to man Salenewatched in veiled relief as Gabriel left for another meeting this morning. Lastnight after he got back from a long day of walking the resort with hiscolleagues discussing business he came to bed like a man on a mission.
Therewas no doubt she loved the beast that he could be behind closed doors. Therough domineering attitude was exactly what she wanted. Salene craved the slighttinge of nervous fear he invoked. Although last night was different, it was asif he was wordlessly demanding something from her. Salene could only assume hewas still thinking about Derek. She tried to assure him that he was the onlyone, but the strange searching look wouldn't leave his eyes.
Stretchingher sore muscles, Salene sorted through her toiletry bag looking for hermoisturizer. Taking out the large bottle of antibiotics the Doctor gave herafter surgery she began to search deeper.
"Whydo I put just everything in this bag?" Whispering to herself she becamefrustrated and started to pull out most of the contents to have a clearersearch.
Withher things strewn about the counter, Salene paused at the sight of a tampon.When's the last time she got her period? A pit of dread filled her stomach,flowering throughout her body until her limbs felt weak. Shakily she ran to herphone beside the bed and checked her calendar. The knotting feeling in herstomach deepened when she realized it should have happened by now.
"Thiscan't be right," she whispered. Every day, every day she took the littleblue pill at the same time.
Throwingon her blue sun dress and sandals, Salene grabbed a room key and left thebungalow. The long walk from the bungalows to the main resort was made inrecord time, heading directly to the complementary computer lounge. No thiscouldn't be right she thought as she nervously typed in her answers into anonline pregnancy quiz. It’s too soon, too fast. Growing up in a big familySalene felt predisposed to wanting children herself and the thought of Gabrielbeing the father of her children made her whole being set flame. But now isjust too soon, they were still getting to know each other, just the thought ofhis reaction made her hands shake even more.
Sittingback in her chair Salene stared at the quiz results in shock. The antibioticsshe had been taking since the surgery nullified the effects of her birthcontrol. Touching her stomach gingerly she thought of what Gabriel's reactionmight be. Deep down she was confident he cared for her, but they have neverever discussed their relationship in the long term much less children.
Gettingup she quickly went to the souvenir part convenience store next door. Scanningthe incredibly small toiletry aisle Salene was surprised to find some namebrand pregnancy test. The prices were exorbitant, but Salene didn't caregrabbing two boxes she numbly went to the register.
Thepretty attendant smiled at her. "Would you like for me to charge this toyour room?"
"No!"Salene answered immediately she couldn't risk Gabriel finding out. Handing theattendant her credit card, Salene would happily eat the high cost.
"Iam sorry we only take cash or charge to the room." The girl gave her anunderstanding smile
Fearand frustration were pushing her to the brink of tears, the little cash she didbring was back in the room, and it still wouldn't be enough for even one test.
