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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Jan-23 03:34 AM
Blue subtle hues gazed up at the porcelain white ceiling above her head, the soft light from the sun outside penetrated through the soft linen curtains almost strong enough that it may cause her to squint, her arm lazily slung over her head as she peered towards the clock once more 7.45am she groaned a little finally rolling her self of the mattress tossing the covers away from her body so she could perch on the edge of the bed gazing a little to the empty spot beside her, a spot that's growing colder with every passing day, she could hear the distinct sound of laughter from downstairs, the masculine voice echoing of the quiet rooms outside causing her to shake her head with annoyance. Pulling herself from the bed she stepped to the curtains pulling them open to gaze outside the apartment window, seeing the vast blue skies above and the distinct sound of birds chirping somewhere in the distance at least was enough to bring a smile to her face, finally the harsh winter sting was fading and spring would soon be here, all though her moment of tranquillity soon vanished when another laugh rattled up the stairs causing her to groan again pulling herself away she headed to the bedroom door slamming it shut with a loud thud before making her way to the en-suite bathroom swiftly closing that door to in a attempt to drown out any noises Connor was making downstair, he infuriated her to no end, and she knew today would be no better. Yet again another day of him lazing around playing games all day with his washed up friends, I mean really what did she expect? He had been this way for as long as she could remember, working minimally paid jobs just enough to get himself by, his whole outlook on life was completely polar opposite to her own, it almost made her question why she was even here sometimes, here she was driven by her work ethics and desire to improve and climb the academic ladder to prove herself to society….and to her father, and here he was with the o
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nly real care in the world of when his next big raid might happen on one of his games…it was laughable to even consider them compatible, yet here they were. It didn't take her long to shower, stepping out into the bedroom she rummaged for the clothes she wanted to wear for the day, she already had her outfit planned, this wasn't something you could just walk into without careful consideration after all, Miles King wasn't one to be messed around with, at least that's what her father had told her, perhaps thats why her stubborn need to get the job had become the newest desire to pursue…or perhaps it was simply because if she could do well at this so many more Avenues would open for her, it was simply to good a opportunity to pass up, and seeing how she had already gotten through two of the interview stages and was now about to head into the final one she at least must of impressed someone right?
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Tugging on her underwear she placed the tights carefully up her legs before taking out her the clothes she had carefully prepared placing , she tugged on the light coloured chequered pencil skirt reaching behind to clasp the zipper to firmly pull it up, before reaching for the softer coloured button up blouse, the soft almost metallic colour bringing out the slight tan to her skin promptly tucking it in and ensuring it sat right around her midsection, her hair remaining down and sitting in soft waves over her frame, she applied only minimal makeup , ensuring the most important features were highlighted with those products, before placing her heels on , grasping the portfolio she had left on her desk she finally made her way down the stairs. Reaching the bottom she gazed into the lounge seeing Connor sprawled out on the couch, a array of snacks placed haphazardly around him, it was very obvious to her then what he had been up to that night, she was sure he hadn't even bothered coming to bed, rolling her eyes she reached for the car keys in the dish, not even considering disturbing him before his voice rang out making her pause just as she was reaching for the door handle. "Well hey there good looking, where are you going dressed in all your finery?" she felt her body stiffen at his comments the hand reaching for the handle soon retracted and curled into her palm as the pang of frustration poured over her, turning around she peered back towards him watching as he perched sideways on the couch to get a better look at her, one headphone tugged awkwardly on his head to sit on a sideways tilt. " I have my final interview today for that new job….remember?..." She tried to keep her words as soft as she could, though even she couldn't stop the slight strain on them.
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"Oh yeah that's right! With the big shot, well Good luck Gorgeous I….Hey wait a second guys I'm not ready!.." the headphones were soon placed straight back on his head as all conversation with her abruptly stopped, his body twisting back round on the couch to focus once again on that damn tv screen, the anger washed over her face in a flustered haze, her hand that was clutched to her side practically shook with irritation before she finally released it long enough to grasp the door handle flinging it open, she took a step forward to leave before she spotted the WiFi box out of the corner of her eye, wasting no time she flicked her foot up, using the pointy front of her heel to flick the switch perched at the top the light's vanishing before she promptly headed out the door pulling the door to a close, but not before she heard the small cries of despair as he was disconnected, unable to suppress her chuckle as she stepped into the car, petty behaviour? Maybe…but it certainly made her feel better! The drive to the office where she going for her interview didn't take long at all and soon she was staring up at the impeccably large complex, the towering building could almost be intimidating to some, but to her it filled her with excitement, the rush and thrill of business was something she yearned for, she just hoped she would do enough to prove herself to him, stepping out the car she made her way to the main entrance foray noticing a few guards loitering by the doors and entrances she made her way to the front desk, her heels the only sound in the silence of the room approaching the desk with a small soft smile. " Good Morning, My name is Larisa Bechtel, I have an interview with Mr King at 9am?.." The woman peeked up from behind her spectacles , eyeing up the woman in front of her briefly before finally speaking. "Can I see a form of ID please?.." Larisa placed the portfolio down upon the desk before rummaging in her purse to grasp her ID bringing it
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up she showed the woman before her who squinted her eyes to look at the photo before peeking back up to Larisa with a curious gaze.
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"Okay Miss Bechtel If you would like to follow me I can take you straight up to where his office is…" The woman climbed down for her desk ushering her along to take her to a fairly large lift on the other side of the impeccable Hall, the tiled establishment practically glistened with how clean it was, she followed the woman inside watching as she pressed a button which appeared to be going to the top floor, silence stretched amongst the confines of the lift, Larisa idly scanning the surfaces to not draw attention to that fact, before the lift doors finally pinged and they were brought out, she simply couldn't stop the way her eyes widened and the glorious view around her, floor itself was stunningly beautiful decorated with an array of fancy chairs , plants and photos but what caught her attention more was the large glass windows giving a person the most breathtaking views of the city. "Go and take a seat Miss Bechtel , he is with another candidate right now but I will let him know you're here and he will call for you when he's ready…" " Thank you for your help…" she barely got out before the woman promptly left her in the large waiting area, paying no more attention to the absolute rudeness of the woman before she stepped forward placing her portfolio down on a table beside her she allowed her eyes to truly take in the view, it was breathtaking, and somehow relaxing, she wondered if perhaps that was why he had chosen such windows, then again…he probably choose it to show of the vast wealth he had, isn't that why these buisness men had towering city blocks after all?
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Jan-23 04:14 AM
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Jan-23 05:09 AM
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Miles King BOT 23-Jan-23 08:39 AM
Bzz Bzz Bzz Bzz The soft light of morning crept through the curtains into the dark spacious room. It was well maintained, decorated with modern furniture in various dark woods and neutral gray tones. The sheets on the oversized king bed shifted at the soft buzzing noise on the nightstand. Barely conscious, a hand fell over the phone that was making the irritating racket, turning the screen to face it’s owner who just grimaced and exhaled with a rough groan. “Baby… it’s so early…” A quiet voice, sweet as silk and perfectly whiny whispered from under the sheets on the pillow beside him and he smiled in satisfaction at the pretty little brunette that had accompanied him to bed. The visions of the previous night ran through his head and he let a low chuckle escape his lips. “Yup. Time to get up slut.” His voice was playful with the word, a baritone sound in the dark room that complimented the taste there as he slid himself out of bed. A gentle girlish giggle followed his form as the woman turned over, nude and exposed. She was just begging for another round of last night’s fun, and his dark eyes danced happily at the sight “C’mon baby… Come back to bed. I’ll make it worth your while.” She teased, her messed brown hair splayed out and while the sight was tempting, he knew that getting dragged back in for an early morning fuck wasn’t on the docket today. Instead he reached over and slapped her exposed ass with a sinisterly playful grin on his face when he heard her quiet yelp at the action. It’d be a lie if he didn’t appreciate the noises she made this morning, and last night.
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“Like I said, Time to get up. Get your shit and get out of my bed…” While his words were mean, there wasn’t any malice behind them. He liked what he liked, and it wasn’t often he didn’t get his way. She just kissed his cheek and rolled herself off to the other edge of the bed. He pulled back to admire her body and the remnants of their fun that littered her neck and back before standing up himself to get ready for the day. A shower first, and then his normal work attire. An expensive suit and tie with a crisp white button up shirt. The pants were well tailored and matched the blazer that he kept the top button undone for the time being, his black shoes shiny and well maintained while he fastened a silver Rolex watch to his wrist. His hair had that darkness that the room was holding desperately to and was styled to just fucked perfection. There was a pause, thinking about shaving but deciding the small stubble along his well cut jaw was a nice accent to his features. “So… Can I call you baby? Maybe meet you later tonight? Could do dinner… or maybe go danc-” “Nope. You’re a great lay, just leave it at that.” His voice was a bit echoed out of the bathroom, and he didn’t even seem phased by the quiet sound of disappointment that left the woman’s lips from the bedroom. She was back in her tight fitting outfit from last night, her hair sufficiently fixed so she didn’t look too horrible leaving. The silence from her just made him peer out the bathroom at her, a brow raised and a smirk at her sudden need for attention.
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“Don’t call me, I’ll call you. Now… Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.” This was said more as a command than an actual ask. And she knew it too. His eyes trailed her body as she left, quietly shaking his head as he went back to getting ready for the day. Why she all of a sudden thought that their time last night meant that he suddenly wanted a relationship with her, he didn’t get. She was a good fuck, that was for damn sure but it wasn’t like he needed the commitment. He was free and single and the wealth he carried afforded him enough to get what he wanted. When he wanted. Taking a last look at himself in the mirror, he even gave himself a quick up and down glance. He made this look good, and he knew it. Today would be a good day; he had the final interviews for his new assistant today and all he hoped for was someone that wasn’t too uptight.
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“We have a few other candidates that we’re considering, so I’ll have reception call you if you make the cut.” He said quietly, dismissing the young blonde that was in his office after only meeting her for a few minutes for the last interview. The whole time talking to her all she seemed to do was annoy him. There wasn’t a brain cell worth exploring in that head of hers, and she was clearly too preoccupied with his money to really be qualified for the job. Add in that she was married too and it was definitely a no-go. She stood excitedly, thinking she’d just gotten the job of a lifetime when in reality, all he wanted to do was see that ass leave his office as quickly as it had come in. “Aren’t… you going to walk me out?” She had asked, stopping at the back of the chair she’d been sitting in as she gathered her things. He just raised an eyebrow at her as if silently asking if she was joking or not. You know where the door is, don’t you? You walked through it just a few minutes ago on your own… you can see yourself out. He thought before responding a little more tactful but nonetheless dismissively.
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“I’m sorry, I have a lot of work to get to. Please, the door is there… feel free to see yourself out.” His hand waved casually towards the door and she took that as her cue to leave. Once the door shut behind her and the slapping sound of her flats dissipated, he leaned back in the executive chair away from his computer. Fuck she was boring… His hand rubbed the front of his face and he grimaced at the idea of her being one of the top candidates for the job. How she got past round one was beyond him; someone was likely getting suspended for that. Glancing at the wall he saw the time was just about 8:45am; he had another interview candidate in fifteen minutes. Just enough time to get himself a cup of coffee. While his office had a small bar set up to the side that displayed his preferred spirits, a coffee machine it did not. For that, he’d have to actually go out to the lobby. There was a fancy keurig for those waiting to meet with him or with other members of the board that had smaller offices on this floor could enjoy coffee or tea and an assortment of little pods to choose from but more often than not, he just used them himself. He hadn’t even bothered to look in the lobby for anyone there, not expecting his next interview for a few minutes from now. Instead he just made himself a strong cup in one of the provided ceramic mugs that were stacked neatly to the side of it. Black as night and just as strong, the bitter liquid was a welcome relief from the torture of his last interview. It wasn’t until he was taking a second sip that he looked up and around the corner towards the lobby windows and noticed he wasn’t entirely alone. The lobby on the top floor was beautiful, he’d spared no expense in making sure it looked as grand as it could. White marble floors with expensive potted plants and designer black leather chairs and couches to give that grand modern look. The walls were a dark wood, with a few paintings for aesthetics in gold frames. Mostly landscapes o
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f the country, but he really didn’t know where exactly. Other than his office there were a couple others that were used for board meetings or international visitors to the office. The floor to ceiling windows captured the view of the city perfectly, and being up on the top floor even he sometimes was lost in how breathtaking it could be. To top it off, a reception desk stood empty just outside his office where hopefully his new assistant would be sitting. If he ever found someone worth their salt of course.
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He wasn’t subtle about it, his coffee cup in one hand while his other was shoved in his pants pocket. Despite the marble, he made his way behind the woman who was looking out the window admiring the view. His dark eyes moved up and down her back, taking in the gentle waves of brunette in her hair and the shape that her pencil skirt gave her. Not bad.. Was an initial assessment, his cup rising to his lips before deciding to speak. “Beautiful… isn’t it?” Miles had a commanding presence in the room, his back straight as a board with a well fit suit that played and hinted at the physique he had hiding underneath it. He was lean without being thin and tall without being a giant. Even with his jacket open to appear slightly more casual there was a dangerous air he had that he knew all too well. It’s what got him any woman in the city, and made any of them melt with just a glance in their direction from him. Waiting for his next interview to turn around and face him, Miles was sure she would be no different. There wasn’t a woman alive that he’d met that could really tell him no, so he was just hoping now that she wasn’t completely useless like the blonde earlier had been. His voice was steady and pleasantly deep without driving into bass notes and it purred when it left his lips at her. Not in the kind of sound a kitten would make, but more like a dangerous big cat. “Miles King. You must be here for me.” At least she was good on the eyes, and that he could appreciate. Sometimes, it was good to be King. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Jan-23 10:27 AM
The city below was simply glorious if she allowed herself to truly take in the sights, she could see the city stretching out for miles, so far in fact that she could just make out the vibrant green of the forest which lay right on the outskirts of town, the small mountain range just visible giving the clear skies above, images flooded to her mind then of all the times she went hiking up there with her family back when she was a teenager, the fond memories they shared exploring the wilderness and all the small life lessons she picked up along the way, something she found to be just as valuable as any other she had learnt academically. So lost in her thoughts she barely heard the around of well polished shoes slapping against the perfectly polished marble beneath her feet, though she didn't miss the scent that penetrated her nostrils, the sweet yet musky smell of expensive cologne and the distinct smell of freshly brewed coffee, it smelt almost similar to any other office she had the pleasure of stepping into, and it appeared this one was going to be no different. It's beautiful…isn't it? The deep masculine voice rang out behind her causing her back to straighten Just a little firmly, his voice was deep with a roughness to it, the almost purr of the words as they left his name was perhaps enough to make any woman shudder at the intensity of it, but not Larisa, she had dealt with men like him for years, why would he be Any different to the egotistic testosterone men she had dealt with before, she paused only briefly before finally turning her attention away from the beautiful scenery below before finally coming face to face with Mr King himself, of course even she was no idiot…she could see for herself the chiselled handsome features he possessed and could see very clearly why women would be drawn to him. A delicate smile came to her face, her eyes only briefly diving over his attire not missing the way the suit was snug against his lean frame *Of course why
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wouldn't it be?* she thought to herself before those eyes finally moved to hit his own, her eyes never faltering away from his gaze. " I've seen better, but it certainly isn't a terrible view…" her words were like silk, soft and feminine and yet they held a strong intense tone of their own, it was clear she had an air of confidence in her, that was evident by the way she was simply composing herself in his presence. Miles King, you must be here for me? The smile stretched just a little stronger on her face, reaching down her delicate fingers grasping the very extensive portfolio she had brought with her. " Unless there Is another Mr King in this establishment, then you would assume right Mr King, I am indeed here to see you " pulling the portfolio up to her chest she clasped it with her hands , her smile never faltering much from her gaze. " Ready when you are …" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Jan-23 11:16 AM
”I’ve seen better, but it certainly isn’t a terrible view…” You’re fucking with me… His immediate reaction was to let out a quiet scoffing sound at her initial reaction. She had seen better? Doubtful. This was one of the best placed towers in the city, and the only better view than the lobby on the top floor was from his office. He should know, considering. Miles watched the confidence that exuded from her. It was impressive as well as annoying. He wasn’t exactly used to someone not immediately leaping to their feet, nearly begging just at the mention of his name, but this woman didn’t do that. She met his gaze and was composed. We’ll see how long that lasts sweetheart “Oh? Apologies then. Didn’t know my building with its skyline views of the city was so unimpressive to you.” He responded smoothly, taking a quiet sip of his coffee afterwards. There was a cool calmness he had, unphased usually by women and whatever came out of their mouths. It was all the same, or at least, it usually ended up that way. Why would she be any different? At least she’s got more fight in her than that blonde…whatever her name was… Miles thought, his gaze moving from the soft pale blues she had to take in her front in a similar fashion to how he’d inspected her back. Second verse, same as the first. He couldn’t deny she was lovely to look at, and he’d have no trouble seeing her outside his office each day. Just as long as she wasn’t an idiot and could do her job at least. Eye candy was one thing but he really did need someone to organize his business needs for him. He was just far too busy to do it himself.
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“The only other one is retired, so yeah…” Miles said in that same masculine and commanding tone. He took a step forward, expecting her to take a step back from him. Though even if she didn’t, he’d still pull his hand out of his pocket and bring it forward to take the portfolio she clung close to her chest. Miles made sure he was close, hovering over her. His hand outstretched for the folder so he could look at himself he took his time looking her over a smirk spreading over his lips. Arrogant and entitled, he wasn’t afraid of anything and this woman would be no different. Sure, she’d need a little more work to get to melt, but she’d melt just the same as anyone else. “You’re here, for Me.” The words came out in almost a low growl, as if he was daring her to do anything about the way he had approached her and purposefully placed himself within her personal space. He was testing her, seeing just how much confidence and resolve she really had. Seeing if it was just a facade or not. He hung there for a moment longer before pulling back to give her a breather, lest he have HR on his ass for scaring away another candidate. Again. Turning, Miles would jerk his head towards his office inviting her to follow him back. “I was born ready.. Ms..?” His words trailed off having not caught her name and glancing at her expecting a response. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Jan-23 12:00 PM
Oh? Apologies then, didn't know my building with the skyline views of the city was so unimpressive to you The smile was still very much spread against her face, even if he tried to hide it she didn't miss the sheer annoyance that had subtly come across in his tone, the way his eyes had sharpened as he sipped on that coffee seemingly effortless infront of her, of course those eyes soon left her own and she didn't miss the way they spread over her frame having to conceal her own scoff of irritation, his blatant arrogance and clear uncaring nature was something she was sure would annoy her..eventually, it was clear this man was used to getting what he wanted, when he wanted and how he wanted it..well boy he was going to be in for a surprise if he employed her!. " Forgive me Mr King, I never said it was unimpressive , just simply there are better views out there then the one right in front of you. Wouldn't you agree? " she asked keeping her composure, for now , she wasn't stupid, or naive, at least she certainly wasn't like all the other women he probably had dealings with in the past, she had grown up in a home with many men just like Mr King socialising with her father and mother, all with egos to match their incredibly tall buildings and flashy cars and ridiculously expensive accessories, not missing the expensive rolex he was sporting, or the crisp obvious expensive suit with the glimmering cufflinks sparkling in the light penetrating the large window pane behind them , he was no different to them, another entitled wealthy buisness man who thought they could walk all over women, none of this surprised her. The other one is retired…so yeah… She didn't miss the way voice had turned a lot stronger and deeper then, her back straightening as he came closer to her that expensive cologne invading her senses even stronger as he stood a few mere inches from her, her face didn't falter, her eyes never once leaving his , the same confident defiance she h
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ad when she arrived didn't falter even with his towering figure so close to her, even with her heels he was still slightly taller then, having to tilt her chin to maintain that eye contact now he was closer, she watched his hand outstretched towards her portfolio unclasping her fingers from around the cool leather folder allowing him to take it from her , her hands falling down to straighten at her sides. Your here for me Those words even if she didn't intend them to sent a small litter of goosebumps down her back and arms grateful then that she was wearing a long sleeved shirt, it was hard for those deep powerful words not to at least have some effect on her even if her composure and expression said otherwise, throughout the entire exchange she still seemed as cool and collected as she was when she stepped In there. " Great, At least I made it to the right floor, that's always a positive start at least…" Her voice still held the same air of confidence it did earlier, though she did indeed release perhaps a slightly deeper breath once it did indeed back away from her and give her some space once again. " My name is Lerisa Bechtel, it's a pleasure to meet you Mr King…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Jan-23 12:54 PM
”Forgive me Mr. King, I never said it was Unimpressive, just simply there are better views out there then the one right in front of you. Wouldn’t you agree?” ...Not really… I’ve been to plenty of other buildings and I’m pretty sure ours has the- wait… Miles’ train of thought stopped dead in its tracks, a light curve coming to his brows as they raised just slightly at her statement. Did she mean, that she found Him unimpressive? That she had seen ‘better views’ than Him? Not that he cared, but it was the first time that a woman had insinuated that he wasn’t their type. He was everyone’s type. No one had made him question that until today. Instead of dignifying it with a response, Miles just nodded his head and left it at that. He had to have understood it wrong. There was just simply no way that was what she had meant. While he had held her gaze and kept her in check on the chess board only he knew the moves to, his hand slowly slipped her portfolio out of her hand when she’d released it for him. A cool grin came to his face. She was tough, he’d give her that, and the more she seemed to defy the norm, the more he wanted to press her buttons. There had to be one somewhere that he hadn’t tried. That would make her weak in the knees just like the rest. The exhale she made was the only indication for Miles that he had succeeded at all, and that wasn’t good enough for him. He was an all or nothing kind of guy, and his mind no worked to see just how much she’d put up with if anything more at all. “Believe me, the pleasure is all mine.” Miles did have some manners, even if he chose when and where to actually use them. The way he said this almost seemed more like he knew he was supposed to. That it was expected of him to respond with this familiar turn of phrase. His hands idly opened her folder and began sifting through the documents there while he walked back to his office. He expected that she would follow along and not be left behind, so when he got to the o
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ffice door he held it open so she could come inside.
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His office was quite spacious. It had a long glass table to one side that had several chairs for meetings held here instead of in a separate conference room. On the other side of the room was a small bar set up, a couch and an armchair with a coffee table in front. Both were black leather and comfortable looking like the lobby chairs had seemed. The coffee table was a stained dark wood to match with a black circle rug to contrast against the white marble floor that stretched in here too. At the end of the office sat a large ebony desk, in front of floor to ceiling windows that streamed in the sunlight through tinted glass. The view from the lobby was grand, but the view from his office he liked much better. That side of the building saw the mountains and most of the city with it, whereas this side of the building got a glimpse of the city and the sound beyond it. The ocean stretched out from the docks that sat a couple miles away from the building, and the boats that littered the horizon line gleamed like little toys on the water. A smirk rose on his face as he continued into the office, not taking his eyes off the documents in his hand as he made his way around to the executive leather chair behind his desk. At first glance, she at least had the skills in writing that he needed, and he couldn’t help enjoying the view of her even if she didn’t or wouldn’t admit to enjoying the view of him. Brunettes were always a weakness to him, but she was becoming more of a challenge. “Please, Take a seat Ms. Beshel.” He said coolly, not bothering to pronounce her name correctly on purpose. Mostly because he didn’t bother to learn most any of the candidates’ names completely. They never lasted long and so he never really needed to learn their names. Sighing a little, he set down his cup of coffee, and placed the portfolio between them on his desk. Miles had it open and took out a black fountain pen so he could make notes as needed. “So.. Larisa…” He began slowly, tapping
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the pen against his desk to a quiet metronome rhythm “Tell me why you want to work for me?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Jan-23 02:17 PM
Oh believe me, the pleasure is all mine "I'm sure it is.." she responded her voice sounding as bright and cheerful as it had during their entire interaction so far, her composure hadn't faltered one bit and if she was honest she was rather proud of herself, she didn't come into this blind sighted she knew what kind of man Miles King was, the kind of way he composed himself and conducted his business, never mind his more personal affairs , the man hardly kept it a secret, every man and his dog knew what he had for breakfast most mornings and it certainly wasn't a bowl of cornflakes! That didn't mean she wasn't human however and watching as be pried open the leather straps to get to the paperwork she had brought a long sent butterflies shooting through her stomach. As soon as he started to move towards his office she wasted no time in following, keep a slight distance so she didn't disturb him whilst he was reading, her eyes trying to peer over his shoulder to see what perhaps had taken his interest more but the height difference made it damn near impossible…note to self buy bigger heels who was she kidding, she just about managed in these, if she thought the foray was impressive it was nothing compared to his office stepping in to the vast perfectly decorated confines of his personal space she gazed around idly atnthe furniture…sure it looked great, impeccable almost, but once you had seen one high end office you'd seen then all right? But not many had a view that she could see silhouetted by him, the vast ocean glimmering in the early morning sun, the small boats barely noticed but the gentle sway of them couldn't be missed, she found a slight rush of calmness roll over her then, there was something so breathtakingly beautiful about the ocean. Her gaze soon flicked back to him, curiously watching as he continued to gaze through her portfolio biting back hwr urge to ask him what he thought, surely if he bad a opinion he would soon voice it, Miles King did
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n't seem to be a man who would beat around the Bush about anything , she closed the door behind her not sure if he wanted it closed or not but figured she would do it all the same before walking forwards her small heels echoing of the quiet walls of the room, about to move her self to sit on the plush leather chair before his voice rang out causing her to mimenterially falter in her movements. Please take a seat, Ms Beshel… Her eyes flicked up to him swallowing down the instant anger she felt that the man couldn't even be bothered to get her name right! But she soon pushed it away, the same smile returning as she finally slide into the chair the leather moulding so comfortably around her as she sat
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" It's Betchel Mr King, perhaps I mumbled out there in the foray, accept my apologies I'll ensure I speak more fluently next time to prevent any unnecessary mistakes on my part " of course she wasn't stupid, she new damn well she had pronounced her name perfectly clear enough, but evidently he didn't care or want to give anytime to listen properly, sitting back in the plush leather chair she elegantly lifted one leg to perch above her other, folding over it nicely causing the pencil skirt she was wearing to ride up her knee just a tad giving him better view of her lower legs covered with the soft sheen of her tanned coloured tights, her hands coming to clasp into her lap entwining together and perching on that leg comfortably . So Larisa… she had to bite her tongue to stop herself from telling him to call her Ms Bechtel, deciding now wasn't the best time to cause any unwanted arguments, not if she wanted the job anyway! Tell me why you want to work for me? she smiled towards him then shifting in her chair only a small bit to allow herself to become straighter in that chair, her gaze peering across the impeccably large desk of his, her eyes catching his and that's where they stayed, intent on holding that stong gaze he was giving her. " Well Mr King, I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to an exciting, forward thinking, vastly expanding company, and I feel I can do so by my vast, may I add more than satisfactory qualifications in accountancy, if you take a look at the qualifications I hold I believe your see I am more then qualified for this position in a academic sense, but that isn't all I can bring, i'm also confident i can tackle some if not all tasks that are given to me in a timely fashion, i'm a very organised woman, and i feel..forgive me if i'm overstepping the mark, but a man like you who i can only assume is extremly busy most days of the week would sure find it helpful to have someone organise your day in a more structured way, not tha
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t i'm implying you're not now, but i have found in most of my previous roles which are all listed if you wish to take a look, organisation and structured work loads were not at the full front of many of their minds, I have impeccable people skills and for the sake of it, I'm professional , hard working, reliable and above all else charming…" she said the smile coming back against her face now still seeming relaxed in the leather chair her composure not once changing throughout. " That is why I believe I should work for you, because I am more than qualified for the job Sir, and I know if given the chance I can prove I'm true to my word. " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Jan-23 06:47 PM
There was a playful flash that crossed those dark eyes. Got it he thought in triumph. It hadn’t been a lot, just a moment but she’d let her hand slip a little by voicing her clear disdain for her name being mispronounced. He knew damn well what her name was, he’d mispronounced it on purpose. Why? It was a button and it had just begged to be pushed. “Apology accepted Ms. Betchel” He said calmly, waving the interaction off as insignificant but stuffing that ace in his back pocket mentally for use later on. She might not know it, but Larisa was almost cute when she got angry. Or maybe it was the way she sat down in one of his expensive chairs that he appreciated. Or the way her leg lifted and slid on the opposite side of her other leg that had him pause and momentarily let his mind go blank. Cute was the wrong word, but Miles wasn’t about to admit much further than that to himself. So instead he asked her a simple question. One that he was sure he’d known the answer to already. She would be looking for a great opportunity, she was wonderful and special and had all the qualifications. She knew everything there is to know about her job yada yada yada. And right on cue, the information began spewing from her pretty little lips. Ones that the more they moved, the more Miles wanted to make them stop. The only trouble was how; the image of a gag came to mind and his own lip pulled into a small smirk at the idea.
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“Do you always talk so much Ms. Betchel?” He said once she’d finally run out of steam selling herself. He could tell by her resume and the documents she’d provided that she was well and dutifully qualified for the position. Arguably over qualified. She had more experience than half the staff that worked under him. That wasn’t why he had asked the question. Miles knew he was a hard guy to work with, he demanded perfection in his line of work. He didn’t tolerate anything less than. He needed someone who was detail oriented, someone who could keep up with the pace here at the office and the day to day, but he also needed someone who could be discreet, who could handle his personality and how extroverted it could be. So many receptionists and secretaries quit on him after less than six months because they couldn’t handle the kind of pressure that Miles just naturally exuded. “If I wanted to have you narrate your resume to me, I’d have asked you to.” He continued, tapping his forefinger on the documents on the desk and leaning forward. “What I asked you, is why do you want to work for Me. What can I give you that another company can’t…other than the mildly impressive city views.” He pointed out, leaning away from her a moment and giving her a once over again mildly. She was a little annoying, beautiful but annoying. She had no pull to him that he could really see, and that confused him more than anything else. It was more for that reason that she intrigued him so much. That he both wanted to hear more from her, but also would love to put her mouth to better use.
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“Ms. Betchel..” he said finally, turning a little in his chair as he let the words hang for a moment in the air. “You are right, I am a busy man. And organizing my calendar in a way that helps me to stay on top of my business is something that I require in an assistant. I also require compliance.” He said slowly, sliding the portfolio on his desk back to his hand and lifting it up to read like it was a newspaper or a good book. His eyes peered over the top of them for a moment to catch a small glimpse at her hands. No ring. Perfect. “Which means, when I say Jump, I expect the answer I get to be ‘how high?’...I may throw things at you that are not specifically in your job description, but not doing them will be a detriment to the company or to myself. I can promise that there will be long hours, and that it’s possible that I might need to call you on your days off if something goes wrong or needs to be fixed.” He continued, his gaze going back to the paperwork in front of him, flipping through the pages and inwardly noting her schooling, and the qualifying accolades she’d gotten. By far the best candidate, with the worst attitude…
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“That also means that you will need a passport, as there are times where I will be required to fly internationally to conduct business and will require you there. Unless it’s a family emergency, I’ll expect you right there at my side. I try not to take over holidays, but that’s not a guarantee.” He continued, standing up and folding the portfolio closed on his desk. Slowly, his shoes announced his movements around his desk as he made his way to the front of it. Miles would stop in front of her, leaning his rear against his own desk and lightly crossing his legs at the ankles in front of him. Looking down at her, Miles crossed his arms over his chest, perplexed. Here she was, this beautiful woman who checked every box for him for a good time out, and the fact that she found him unattractive at best and possibly repulsive at worst was astonishing to him. It was the most frustrating thing he’d ever had to deal with. And it made him insanely curious to know why. So there was really only one thing he could do, as much as he hated the idea of having an assistant that didn’t want to bend over his desk for him. “So, knowing all that.. I ask you then…” Miles leaned forward letting the bulk of his weight hang at his backside while he did so. “Do you think you can handle all that?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Jan-23 08:39 PM
Do you always talk so much Ms Betchel? Those few words made her body stiffen in that chair even if she didn't intend it to, tilting her head just a little so she could inspect him a little bit better, he had asked her a question, she answered it and now he was complaining it was too much? It almost pulled a bemused smirk across her face, knowing Miles King if she said to little he would of probably had something to say about that to, this man was used to being in control, used to having women grovelling at his feet and tossing themselves at his every command, and perhaps right now he was just a little rattled she wasn't like them, maybe that's why he felt the need to make such a comment, the thought amused her to no end and maybe it showed as she tried desperately to not let it show on her expression though it was proving more difficult as she continued to dwell on the fact he at least appeared somewhat rattled. " You asked me a question Mr King, I was simply answering it, I apologise If it wasn't what you was expecting to hear, I was simply trying to demonstrate what skills I have acquired over the years and ones which I believe could come in handy to a highly successful buisness man such as yourself…you asked me why I wanted to work with you, not what you can give me , other then the mediocre views…" her words towards the end came out slightly playfully then, Oh she was sure his Ego would probably hate the fact she wasn't gushing ridiculously over his office , not that the man needed to hear anymore compliments she was almost certain he most struggle to her through some doors with how god damn big his head was already. " But I'll admit, the views here are certainly more than mediocre…." She sat back in her chair more as he begun his own little chat, taking in every little thing he had to say, the smile on her face growing just that smallest bit wider , she expected no other speech from him, his words showing the power he had beneath his finger tips, how hi
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s expectations were almost not that but a type of demand, this man was clearly used to getting what he wanted, when he wanted it, and by the looks of it he was expecting the same attitude from her, of course in a business sense she would be the model employee he was probably yearning for, anything beyond that? He would be mildly disappointed, I say jump…you say how high She almost scoft at his words but refrained from doing so, instead she remained silent whilst she listened to his list of demands and expectations. He was soon moving, her eyes following as his fingers clasped her portfolio shut before making his way around the desk, to perch himself right in front of her, her hands unclasped from her lap the leg sliding of the other so both feet could comfortably rest on the floor beneath their feet leaning her body up just a little so she could gaze up into his face a little better. " Do you always talk so much Mr King?.." she simply couldn't stop herself, the words coming out perhaps before she even had a chance to stop them, before she quickly followed them up with a few of her own. " As my resume states, I'm a hard worker Mr King, I'm dedicated and loyal to the company I work for, whatever I am required to do I will do without to much complaint, this is a business after one, one that I'm sure you take great pride in, and I would be honoured to assist in anyway I can, in a professional manner of course " she teased leaning back in her chair once again though her eyes never faltered from his own piercing gaze. " So to answer your question do you think I can handle you?...oh excuse me, the job I mean…" she teased again she just simply couldn't stop herself, she had this man rattled just a little and if she was honest she was enjoying that fact. " Then yes, yes I do, give me a chance and I'm sure you won't be disappointed " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Jan-23 08:57 AM
”Do you always talk so much Mr. King?” “Usually… What I have to say actually matters…As a good assistant, you should be hanging off my every word.” Miles was quick to shut that down, his tone low. Though the smirk that rose on his face when she challenged him with his own words was entertaining to say the least. For someone who was interviewing to be a part of the company, to work directly with Miles himself, she sure as hell wasn’t endearing herself to him. I’m getting annoyed with this. She’s toying with me now. If I wanted a toy, I’d just pay for one.... He thought, though he did listen to what she had to say, and the teasing tone her voice took. The smirk softened and fell and his brow furrowed. She was teasing him. During an interview. Well just like I thought then… like every other bimbo out there, though at least this one’s not bad on the eyes. He thought, barely tuned in to her continuing on about her resume and how good a job she would do and how she was a hard worker. Then she asked for him to give her a chance and he paused for a moment. ”So to answer your question do you think I can handle you?...”
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The Freudian slip didn’t go unnoticed, but Miles was beginning to see daily work life with this Larisa as more of an annoyance than anything else. Being referred to as mediocre or unimpressive even wasn’t exactly the way to the man’s heart after all. And the tease in her voice was beginning to grate on him. She was here needing a job right? What kind of person looking for a job, actively teases and chastises the one they want to work for? There has to be better candidates than her… ”Yes I do, give me a chance and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.” “I highly doubt that.” The words flew out of his mouth and honestly there was no stopping them. He hadn’t even tried. It was nothing personal to her really, he was just used to being disappointed by those he had tried to hire for this. No one had met his standards yet, and it was frustrating. His arms crossed over his chest comfortably, taking her in while she sat there in that pretty pencil skirt and equally nice blouse. While her hair stayed perfectly curled. While she teased and taunted him, in his own office building, in his own office, in his own damn chair. It was making his blood boil and not in a way that was at all good. This cheeky woman, for all her qualifications and accolades, had a level of sass to her that he hadn’t encountered before. At least not from anyone but himself. Miles was both annoyed and ready to dismiss her while looking for another candidate that might fit the mark a bit better, and intrigued as she probably had the best qualifications he’d seen out of the candidates he’d had the displeasure of actually meeting with.
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“Well Lisa…” He said quietly, keeping himself steady against his desk while he made to pose another question to her. “Do you have questions for me then?” While he didn’t mind continuing to quiz her or push her buttons, Miles was keen to throw the ball in her court and see how she fared. What would she ask, what could she ask? Did she even have questions prepared? Had she even thought of any? It was always something he would give the option to with his candidates though very few had questions that actually interested him, so he was curious at least mildly as to what Larisa might ask. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Jan-23 10:13 AM
I highly doubt that The tone of his voice had her whole demeanour change fairly quickly, she could see the annoyance dancing over his face and the sheer dissapointment lining those chiseled features and it made her back becoming a little straighter on the chair, she was always a little bit to pompous , a little bit too over confident, and perhaps she had read this man just a little bit wrong, she had perhaps took the wrong approach to him, she figured a man like him probably had half the city bending to his will and doing everything he desired with a simple click of his fingers, she figured just maybe he might enjoy somebody who wasn't afraid to at least challenge him just a little, to stand up to the highly feared Mr King, but perhaps that was the complete opposite to what he wanted....maybe he did indeed just want a pretty little secatary who voiced Yes sir , What ever you want sir , the thought made her face twist into a soft frown, that didn't mean she had changed her mind about wanting this job, because she hadn't...working for someone like him coukd certainly help her name in this city, and frankly she wanted to be Known as Larisa Betchley. Not the daughter of Mr Betchley, something she had grown extremly tired of over the years. Well Lisa.... His strong voice knocked her from her thoughts gazing up up his tired looking expression, she hadnt failed to notice he called her the wront name but she reframed from correcting him, getting removed from Miles office by security was not how she wanted this meeting to end, it was clear he was dissatisfied with how this meeting had gone and she internally cursed at her self, this was not how she had wanted it to go. Do you have any questions for me? She peeked towards his face then, a small smile coming across her face at his question. " Actually I do..." She shifted in her chair to rise, being as careful as she could to not push her body too close to him though with the distance of th
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e chair to his desk it was almost impossible for her to not at least gently brush past him moving round his desk she grabbed her portfolio, bringing it back over to where she was she cautiously slipped back into her chair, perching the folder on her lap before opening it up, on the other side which he probably hadn't noticed was a small compartment closed with a simple button which she delicately opened, a notepad coming out along with a gold fountain pen of sorts, folding the portfolio back up she perched it back on her legs to lean on. " I have a couple if that's okay?.." she waited for some kind of indication if that was indeed okay with him before proceeding with her question, opening her notebook he would be able to at least see the perfect strokes of her Italian cursive font, even if he couldn't read the questions she had composed keeping the note book and her hand firmly upon him to stop him from doing this. " what does your job look like day to day? And how would you anticipate working with the choosen candidate? What roles or responsibilities would you require them to fulfill? ...apart from ...The height you wish them to jump on occasion?. " of course that wasn't part of her question...but damnit she couldn't stop her self from saying it, she was trying...perhaps not in best taste to at least Try to get him to smile, try to perhaps break just a little of that stoned hard complexation of his, she just hoped he at least saw she was taking a real interest in Him , his buisness above all else...if he didn't...then she knew she was probably going to kiss this interview goodbye. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Jan-23 12:02 PM
His mind worked, constantly firing on all cylinders for everything regarding his business, his personal life, and everything in between. For the moment it was stuck on this woman and what she could bring to his company, to his peace of mind and if she was worth the trouble. Truth be told, he had had secretaries and administrative staff that were all ”Yes Sir!” and ”Whatever you want Sir!” and even the occasional ”Please Sir…”, and while that was all well and good none of them ever lasted. They didn’t have the spine to stick around or they got what they wanted, a few months of experience before taking off to another firm or office environment elsewhere. Miles King enjoyed having his staff in the palm of his hand, but he was getting tired of having to replace the ones that slipped through his fingers. It was a problem, one that Miles had yet to figure out a fix for. Which was probably why Larisa was sitting in that chair being grilled by him now. So doing what he could to keep his composure in check, he’d asked her if she had anything he could answer for her regarding the job. Of course if she decided to ask something else, he probably would have answered it too. Miles was a lot of things, but shy wasn’t one of them. ”Actually I do…” The tone change was noted, and a brow lifted as he waited for her inquiries to proceed. It was then that she had decided to stand up. Miles leaned himself back a little but remained where he stood otherwise. It was his office, he wasn’t exactly going to move out of the way if he didn’t want to. That and nearly forcing the woman to press against him as she brushed past brought a more satisfied smirk to his face. For the most part he kept his gaze more civil, giving her just a quick glance while she retrieved the portfolio he’d left on the desk.
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“Of course. Fire away.” He wondered what she would ask. Usually the first thing he was met with was ‘What’s the pay like’ or ‘Are you single’. This woman baffled him a little, so he wondered exactly what her questions might be. Not like I really care, I probably won’t hire you anyway… He thought dismissively. While Larisa had certainly got his attention with her looks, and something about her snark and sass was intriguing, Miles was sure she wouldn’t be a good fit. He could just see them both butting heads and while he didn’t mind the occasional bending over of his secretaries, he really did need someone who had at least half a brain to rely on. Not that he’d ever admit to it of course. So when her questions came out as actual intelligent questions, he took a small moment longer to answer. It was refreshing to have someone who actually could do the damn job for once. Or at least, she played the part well for it. “My job, from day to day can vary depending on what’s going on in the company.” He stated simply, as that was true. Some days he was in the office and had back to back meetings with investors, stockholders, and business personnel who would give him the information he needed to make decent acquisitions of other properties or dissolve ones that he already owned. Other times he was flying around the world internationally, visiting with other businesses and making deals to strengthen his company’s prowess and portfolio. On occasion he would have slower days where he could actually do his own reports and such but those were few and far between.
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“I would expect the chosen candidate to be capable of handling the tasks I need done. Setting up business meetings, filing and creating the reports and dockets that are needed for those meetings and keeping things organized both in and out of the office. I need a Shadow Ms. Betchel, one that I can rely on to handle what I can’t be bothered to.” His eyes peered over at the notebook she had, and at any notes she might have been writing, purely curious before the last question came out and he couldn’t stop the cavalier smile that pulled at his lips. Cute.. I wonder how high you’d actually jump though.. The thought made that smile turn a little devious. She at least was fun, and with how quickly she had backed herself down it was clear to Miles that at least she took the job seriously if not him. Yet. “I need someone who can be flexible Ms. Betchel.” He said finally, pushing off his desk to stand properly in front of her. His shin pressed demandingly against her knees, the threat of him forcing them apart hanging thick while he stood there as if he was doing nothing but standing in his office with an interview candidate. In a smooth fluid motion he bent down to say low in her ear. His tone was dark, playful but suggestive all at once, while the words that crossed his lips and entered her ear were held on that purr of a voice he had from before. ”So tell me… how flexible can you be?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Jan-23 01:05 PM
As soon as he started to talk the sharp click of her pen was heard as she fluently started to take notes on whatever he was willing to share, her writing was impeccable, neat and glorious as it swayed in a italic fashion across the page, nodding in acceptance of what he was wanting, unable to stop the smile brightening a little harder, all of this she had done many times over before, she was more than confident she could do exactly what he wanted. Lifting her eyes to meet that smile that tore at his face brought a little one to hers, it was refreshing to at least see that somewhere in that hard exterior there was a human being who wasn't just on auto pilot, she may of opened her mouth to speak again before his demeanour changed once again, the same cocky over powering business man was coming out once more, she felt the press of his shin against her knee, the rough fabric pulling over the flesh of her knee, it was clear what he was doing and she felt the same irritation she felt earlier bubbling to the surface, did this Jackass ever give up? , the warmth of his breath was soon against her neck pulling against her cheek as he bent to speak in her ear, the deep husky words causing her to tilt her head away just a little to prys herself away from his looming face which was far to close for her liking, her hand reaching up instinctively to push against his chest to move him back just enough so she could meet his eyes. " Mr King, it seemed during your extensive academic work that you weren't taught everything you clearly need to know so allow me to educate you a little…" her voice was almost strained then, any composure she may of had during this interview was slowly slipping away and frankly she was sick to the back teeth of his ever looming presence and his If I want you I can have you attitude Frankly, this man needed to be brought down a peg or two and Larisa wasn't afraid to do it.
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" Let's start off with one important fact she'll we? I'm sure you've been used to women, and perhaps even buisness men tripping over there heels or expensive suit shoes to get you to even acknowledge them, accept them and perhaps spend time with them, but not everyone in this city is going to, or be willing to do everything you want from them, it's not your fault of course that you have such expectations from the people you meet, your so used to it after all it's no wonder you seem to think your overpowering nature and extensive wealth would allow these things to simply happen, but let me assure you…they won't with me, it's a shame truly, that you will perhaps dismiss me from your office momentarially because your be unable to handle what it is I'm saying to you or accept it, forgive me if i'm speaking out of turn but most men in your position cant, at least the ones i've dealt with before you've had a fairly similar nature, you say you want a candidate who will do anything you want anytime you want it, quite boring wouldn't you say? Surely you would appreciate a candidate who didn't just relay the same tone to you every single damn day, Yes sirNo sir…. ….Whatever you want sir… " she paused to take a breath clutching her portfolio she soon snapped it closed the notebook and the rest of her notes all but forgotten then as she gazed into his fierce complexion her own eyes unfazed and unmoved from his before she continued without giving him much chance to respond. " A highly successful man like you I would assume wouldn't be so narrow minded, but I guess I was wrong, it does happen occasionally, if you're looking for a obedient lap dog Mr King as your personal assistant may I suggest you check the yellow pages ….I'm sure there would be many candidates who would be more then willing to bend over backwards to please you, it's a shame truly, if you took the time to truly read what was in this portfolio…" she said punctuating it by holding it up and
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waving it infront of his face a little. " You would see just how extensive my background is, the experience I have, the capabilities i have to not just do the job you require me to, but also to have the abilities to see the true potential of your business and how best to further develop it, it's just a shame your " I want so I'll take attitude " she punctuated the words using quotations in the air with her fingers " is going to ruin that for you…but no matter, I'm sure your find the right candidate for you who would jump on your desk and do a dance for you as soon as you willed it, that is what you are seeking after all right? Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong …and for the record, I'm extremely flexible with very minimal commitments…though I wonder if that was the kind of flexibility you were truly curious about?..." she stopped then taking a deep breath, feeling the strong of annoyance rush over her at her rant and not just anyone, but Miles King himself, any hope of a job offer now she was sure was all but lost..the thought inwardly causing her to frown clutching the portfolio a little harder in preparation for what he was going to fire her way next, knowing full well it probably wouldn't be pleasant.
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Miles King BOT 24-Jan-23 07:03 PM
The notes she was taking had at least made him appreciate her a little more. She seemed to be taking the interview seriously now, instead of trying to get the upper hand in the conversation. No one got the upper hand on Miles, regardless of who they were. He just didn’t allow for it. Not anymore. With his lips close to her ear, he knew he was invading her personal space. Knew he was probably making her uncomfortable. Likely making her nervous. Good. If you can’t handle me at my best, you won’t survive my worst. He thought, catching sight of her hair as she moved her head slightly away from him. Her hand on his chest just made that smile widen. Miles thought for sure he’d broken through now. She was just like the others. Submissive, obedient, would do what he said, when he said it…boring. I give her a year tops… she put up a good fight though he thought, feeling the pressure she placed against him with her palm and obliging to back himself off a little. It was funny, usually women were pulling him in, not pushing him away like this which made him contemplate for a split second what exactly she was wanting. That was until his dark eyes met hers. And she opened that mouth of hers again. Is.. Is she serious?? He thought, reeling back a little further as she started berating him. His lips parted only slightly as she spoke, on and on about who he was and what he expected of other women and even businessmen which for the most part was true, he couldn’t dispute that. But what threw him was not her words specifically but the way in which he was being spoken to by her. She wouldn’t just lie down and take it then? Wouldn’t let him push her around? Miles stepped backward, removing that shin from her knees as she continued. To say the man was in a bit of shock was an understatement. He wore stoic and unphased for the most part on his face, but inside he was at a loss. This was the first time he’d been so thoroughly rejected before. As she continued to scold him for bei
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ng exactly who he was, Miles merely leaned back against his desk with his arms folded in front of him to wait.
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His face only turned more sour when she accused him of not actually reading anything that had been in her portfolio. Especially when she waved it in his face as if making the point more solid. He had read it, he made a point to read everything that was handed to him. He knew how extensive her background was, how qualified or more so she was. Did she think he would even be entertaining continuing to talk to her if she wasn’t? So far they’d been in his office about twenty minutes, which was about fifteen minutes longer than his last interview. However, Miles let her continue, let her get it all out. Let her dig that grave she was so desperate for. “If you’re quite finished.” He said slowly, a finality in his voice. “I will say, no one.. And I mean No One…” his words were dangerous, slow and methodical like a predatory cat stalking its next victim. “Has ever spoken to me like that, especially not in my office and certainly not during an interview for a job, with me.” as he spoke his words turned more into an agitated growl. Where did this woman get off nearly shouting at him like that? Who did she think she really was!? Unable to stomach standing in front of her further, Miles moved his way back to his chair behind his desk, his eyes cold and glaring at her over interlaced fingers as he thought about what to do with her. Dismissing her wasn’t off the table yet but at the same time the way she spoke so open and honestly at him, even chastising him without any fear was refreshing. He hadn’t had someone to be that sounding board for him since… “To set the record straight, I have read your portfolio. You’re exceedingly qualified for this position, more so than other candidates if I’m honest. I’ve looked over the qualifications you have and the accolades you’ve earned. Your work experience and your attention to detail in your work is exemplary. To put it mildly.” Miles said, and though these were positive things the way he said it was more that he was irritated having
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“I also” He continued, leaning back in his chair and crossing his leg over his knee, letting his ankle rest comfortably on his thigh. “Don’t expect my employees to ‘do a dance on my desk’... it’s a three hundred thousand dollar desk Ms. Betchel…I’d prefer not to get heel marks on it.” This was more just a stab at her accusation. Something he wanted to make clear, even though she likely had said it just to be argumentative. Something he was beginning to think might be a personality trait of hers. A smirk rose on his face and he shook his head a little, his dark hair swaying a bit with the movement. “I’m not sure what you thought I meant by ‘flexible’... but I can assure you, I meant it in the most professional way.” This wasn’t true, he was trying to get a rise out of her. And if he was truly honest, he enjoyed making women melt beneath him. He could have easily asked it from behind his desk, or leaning away from her. There was no reason to get right into her space to ask it. The only reason he had to do that, was to push her. To shove her towards something uncomfortable to see how she would react to it. Miles King was a playboy that was well known, but the businessmen he would sometimes have to make deals with were just as shameless, just as ruthless and sometimes just as pushy. He needed his employees to have some willpower against advances like that, so the interview was really his way to gauge just how a new candidate would handle him. Still, she wouldn’t know that. That was the point. It had to be something she couldn’t plan or prepare for, because it wouldn’t be something she could prepare for after starting.
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“Unless you have any other questions for me Ms. Betchel.” Miles stated, dismissively, that low rumble remaining in his voice “Then I think we’re done here. I’ll be in touch.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Jan-23 04:17 AM
If your quite finished She had to bite her tongue then to ensure she didn't say anything more than she already did, she already knew she had probably tossed away any shot of even working in this establishment, but was that a bad thing? She could already see that the two of them would probably end up at logger heads together seeing how they couldn't even seem to make it through the interview process!, And yet her stubborn nature wanted this Job for the simple fact she wanted to prove herself above all else just how useful she could be, that and she had a feeling Mr Big shot over here could use someone who wasn't afraid to speak their mind to him or to anyone, though the next words that followed with that deep slow slightly dangerous voice had her hands clutching at the portfolio a little harder to keep herself in check so she didn't open her mouth once again. Of course when he mention her portfolio she couldn't say she was surprised, she knew at least partially he would of read them, a man in his position she was sure took careful consideration in knowing most details about the people who worked for him, or at least details of the people he cared to know about, like him she simply said it to rile him up and it seemed to work, see how frustrated he appeared to be in that moment, almost a little flustered if he was even capable of being that causing a small smile to come against her face to know if nothing else, she had got to the man, and his next comments only proved that more as she attempted with great difficulty not to laugh as he commented in how extensive his table was, she could tell he was annoyed and laughing in the man's face probably wasn't going to give her any brownie points, not that she was under the assumption that she had won any!. " Perhaps it would be better if they took their shoes off Mr King?..." she remarked but didn't add anything more, she knew she should simply keep her mouth shut and stop digging her own grave but that wasn't her
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, she was extremely forward, a trait that perhaps wasn't to her credit, but in some aspects it was, she knew how to handle certain people, she knew how to handle these top buisness men who thought they could simply walk over women like her, and frankly it disgusted her to think many women and apparently everyone he had worked with had never at least spoke their mind and simply bent over backwards to please this men, that wasn't her, and she wasn't going to sit here and pretend it was for the sake of a Job. His words about flexibility had that smile stretching just a little bit more shifting herself forward in her chair leaning over a little that portfolio situated comfortably on her lap. " Of course you did Mr King, Perhaps it was your body language that suggested something different to me, perhaps that's something I should work on, it seems my inability to read people correctly was wrong this time…"
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She peered across his large impressive desk to where he was, listening intently as he asked if she had any other questions, if course she did, she had plenty but his soon dismissive tone and attitude to them being finished told her that he at least probably wouldn't appreciate any of the other questions she had, she gathered up her stuff pulling her self up from the chair. " I thank you for your time Mr King, I can appreciate a man like yourself has much more pressing matters then trying to find a suitable candidate to fill what appears to be a most rewarding yet challenging role, not many would be able to deal with that, I hope you how ever do find a candidate who will fulfill that role…" she offered him a smile pulling her folder close to her chest before making her way around the chair. " Don't worry I can see myself out, I'm sure you have more pressing matters to attend her, Goodbye Mr King I look forward to hearing from you " with one swift more smile she left his office, not turning to gaze towards him anymore when she did, only then when she left did she allow that posed complexation to falter, for all the talk she did about getting this job it would seem it may of been for nothing, her attitude and demonour once more posing a problem, with a sigh she made it to the elevator pressing the button waiting for it to come up grasping her phone out of her pocket she idly flicked through it…back to the job seekers website it was then. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 25-Jan-23 08:12 AM
He watched with a cold indifference as she got herself up, picked up her things, politely thanked him for his time and made her way out of his office. It wasn’t even enjoyable for him to watch her leave, something that he thought he might actually like. Once the door clicked and he was alone in his office, he reached forward to his desk phone and hit a speed dial button, turning in his chair towards his laptop and opening his email to review the copies of documents that had been forwarded on to him. ”This is Julia, how can I help you Mr. King?” “Please tell me you have other fucking candidates than the ones I just met with.” Miles snapped at the older woman’s voice that answered. There was a silence on the line, a small clicking noise of a keyboard that rang through the speakerphone before she answered him again. *”I’m sorry sir, but there are no other applicants. You’ve dismissed everyone else. May I ask what the problem with these ones was?” Julia sounded like she was an older, more refined woman. Almost motherly in her polite and gentle way that she spoke. Miles had known her for years and didn’t necessarily shy away from talking to her plainly. Of most of the employees that worked for him, his human resources director was probably one of the closest ones to him.
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“They were an idiot bimbo and an attitude problem.” Miles growled at his phone, clicking through his email and feeling worse and worse about the situation. ”It’s.. It’s 9:40 sir… are you just finishing your interview with Ms. Carmichael?” “No…Ms. Betchel just left.” *”Which one was she then?” “The attitude problem” ”Ah I see.” Julia’s words were gentle, and a silence fell between the pair, only interrupted by a couple clicks of keys on keyboards between the pair of them. ”May I ask… is she not qualified sir?” Miles stopped typing and glared at the phone on his desk like it was insulting him. “No…” ”So… was Ms. Betchel rude or disrespectful?” Julia continued over the phone. “She was straightforward and combative Julia. She pushed back with everything I said or did, and she was snarky the whole time!” Miles barked, pushing his laptop away and standing up. His expensive shoes echoed in the office as he made his way to the bar and poured a crystal glass with a dark amber liquid from an ornate decanter that sat on the marble counter.
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”Drinking at 9:40 in the morning sir?” Julia’s voice asked clearly as Miles made his way back to his desk and sat the glass down next to his coffee mug that he’d yet to finish. “It’s five o’ clock somewhere.” Miles spat, though he didn’t take a sip of his scotch, just held the glass a while and leaned back in his chair. ”Of course sir.” Another poignant pause before Julia dared continue. ”It sounds to me, like this Ms. Betchel might have rattled you a little.” “Don’t be ridiculous. I don’t get rattled” ”Of course not sir. My mistake. However.. You did ask for someone who wouldn’t be a pushover. Who would give you more of a challenge as your assistant…didn’t you?” “What’s your point Jules?” ”My point, sir.. Is it sounds like Ms. Betchel is what you were looking for.” Miles sat in quiet contemplation of this. She was right, Larisa had been what he had asked for. He wanted someone who was smart and witty, someone that he didn’t have to babysit over his calendar and can handle the pressures of the work environment that his office had. Something about her was familiar and maybe that was why he was so hesitant, without really wanting to admit it.
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”She’s not coming back you know…” Julia’s kind voice broke the silence and Miles just stared out the window of his office. “I know. I don’t want Her back… why do you think I’m trying to replace her?” He growled, shaking his head at the very idea. ”Are you? I’ve sent nearly two dozen applicants up to you, and not one has impressed you enough to give a chance Mr. King… And quite honestly sir, I can’t keep doing my job that you actually hired me for and manage your affairs at the same time. I’m your HR Director, not your assistant.” Miles remained silent listening to the older woman on the speakerphone. She had a point, even if he didn’t want to admit it. After a long pause, Miles let out a heavy defeated sigh. “Fine… Standard package then please.” ”Of course sir. Excellent decision.” As Larisa would make it down the elevator and likely towards the lobby of the building, her phone would buzz with a notification. An email flashed into her inbox and upon opening it would read as follows:
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Jan-23 09:25 AM
The lift doors pinged and she stepped in moving to lean against the cool metallic frame her eyes gazing up to his office from where she stood, not able to see him however through the large door but her mind wandered to how he must be feeling in there a small chuckle leaving her as the lift doors finally closed and she started her descent down, regardless of what happened with the job at least she could leave knowing if nothing else she had that man just a little bit rattled. No one has ever spoken to me like that in my office Those words resounded strongly in her mind and it just caused that pleasant smile to grow more. There were other jobs, she was strongly under the belief that this job was far beyond her reach now. Would a man like Miles King really employ somebody who spoke with such little disregard for the position he held? Not likely, and even through her stubborn pride for knowing she had that man infuriated when she left, that small bout of disappointment grew the lower she got, disappointment that position such as this was now no longer in arms reach and more likely a few hundred miles stretch away!, but did she regret her behaviour? Not one bit, a man like Miles King deserved to be dressed down a peg or two and she was more than pleased with herself to be the woman who did it. Ding The swish of the doors alerted her that she had made it to the bottom floor, stepping out , the quiet lobby once more greeting her as she made her way towards the front doors, the only sound her heels once again clicking on the glimmering marble floor before the distinct sound of her phone beeping in her pocket alerted her to a message, she tugged it out using her shoulder to push the door open not having any free hands she noticed the email…from Miles himself, hastily she opened it and felt her breath catch in her throat. "You've got to be kidding me…" she whispered in sheer disbelief, he was offering her the job!?! She felt positively giddy in that moment
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, laughing brightly at his small joke he made regarding her dancing shoes at least the man did have some kind of sense of humour beneath that stone cold exterior, making her way to her car she slipped in, opening up the email and wasting no time In composing one back, the brightest of smiles stretching across her entire face a small chuckle leaving her before she finally pressed send, she gazed up at the glimmering tower block, one that could be seen towering amongst the other mediocre strictures, and felt a strong sense of pride at what she had achieved. " I hope you're ready for me Mr King….god the man's gonna sack me in a week I just know it…" she teased to herself starting the engine she pulled away, with thoughts of her new career at the full front of her mind.
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Miles King BOT 25-Jan-23 10:35 AM
The email that came back should have given him some kind of smile, but it more or less made him scoff. He was still not too sure about all this, even with Julia’s recommendation. Though the old woman hadn’t steered him wrong before, so he at least had that going for him. His dark eyes held a thoughtful look to them as he turned his attention out the window. Everything in him told the man this wasn’t going to work. She wasn’t going to fit in. He’d fire her in a week or two and do this whole process over. A waste of time and effort. Again. Still, he let the idea pull at him from what his HR Director had mentioned before. Give her a chance, huh? Miles thought, pulling his coffee mug closer instead of the scotch he’d poured. It wouldn’t be left alone for long; he usually started drinking around noon anyway as it helped to calm his nerves before his board of directors meetings and the financial partners meetings he had. His thumb pressed quietly in contemplation against his lower lip, before Miles decided to hell with it and respond back to his new assistant. He would continue his work for the day knowing he wouldn’t get nearly enough of it finished before the end of the day would arrive. Constantly playing catch up it seemed, never enough time in the day. By the eight thirty he was exhausted, two scotches in and ready to go home to his penthouse downtown. Miles pressed the speed dial again, this time to reception who picked up hurriedly.
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“Pull the car around. I’m heading out for the night.” Miles instructed, hanging up before the poor girl on the other line could say anything. The trip down the elevator had Miles lost in thought, his arms crossed and his index finger tapping on his bicep. As he thought more about it and made his way to his waiting limousine to take him home, a quiet smirk pulled at his lips. At the very least this would be entertaining. Challenge accepted, he wouldn’t let Larisa get under his skin and just expect her to do her job then. We’ll see how long she lasts… Upon arriving at his penthouse building, Miles took his suit jacket off and stepped into the lift, swiping his security key and hitting the top floor. His penthouse was elegantly decorated with dark woods and blacks and grays. The tile floor throughout was laid with rugs and it had several rooms for his use as well as a second floor. After ordering delivery from a restaurant he liked, Miles took his jacket and slung it over a stool in his grand kitchen that would make any home chef jealous. He could cook, and sometimes he liked to, but after a busy day he just never had the energy. His night otherwise was lackluster; there was no woman to warm his bed tonight as he hadn’t thought to call his go-to service for that on the way home. He wouldn’t check further emails or calls, until the following morning. There were a few days before Monday to get everything situated for Larisa’s arrival to the office, and he fought with himself in his large oversized bed with whether to be glad to finally have someone that could possibly do the job he needed them to do, or be pissed that that person happened to be a stubborn, talkative pain in the ass like Larisa Betchel. Larisa would receive two emails by the time she’d get home.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Jan-23 12:23 PM
The drive home went by a lot quicker than anticipated, perhaps because her thoughts were filled by her soon to be new boss, she wasn't entirely sure how much she would even stomach the man, but Larisa was never one to back down to a challenge, and if she wanted to make her mark in this business world what better way to do it then apart of King's Acquisitions and Investments? Far to long she had lived in her father's shadow and now she felt she had a real shot of making a name for herself, one that didn't come from her highly successful father, if she was honest she was rather surprised he hadn't mentioned the fact who her father was, like him he was a fairly big name in the city, Bechtel Assets and Finances was one of the top leasing banks within the city walls, perhaps he simply didn't make the connection, or maybe he did and simply didn't care to wonder about it, the latar seemed more plausible. Pulling up into her driving way she grasped her phone out noticing the email notification at the top of the screen the same smirk crossed her face as she wasted no time opening them up right there in her driveway, the first was from Julia scanning over the documents briefly that she had sent over deciding that she would read through them better later before finally clicking on the second email from Miles himself, now it was her turn to scoff Dancing won't be the only thing your be doing on my desk " Pompous asshole…" she murmured to herself, even through the annoyance there was a tinge of amusement to her expression wasting no time to type a response back before flicking back to Julia and doing the same before slipping her phone back into her pocket, her eyes finally rose then to gaze at the home in front of her wondering if Connor had managed to pull himself away from that damn Game of his to actually do anything productive, the chance would be a fine thing. Opening the door she climbed out clutching her portfolio as she stepped through the door, Unlike Miles her
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home was light, cool grey laminate loitered the floor of her hallway, a pristine fireplace stood with a array of photos and candles dotted against the smooth pale wood, dropping her file down onto the small counter and popping her keys into the bowl she stepped further into the home peeking into the living room which promptly turned her face from its soft tender expression to a deep frown to see Connor sprawled out on the large grey corner sofa , his headphones lopsided and sliding of his face to be embedded into the plush pillow beside him, the TV relaying the same credits for his game, with a sigh she stepped in grasping the tv controller she switched it of, before grabbing a blanket and tossing it over him, carefully she grabbed the headphones and attempted to pull them from his head only for his sleepy hand to reach up and grasp her wrist dragging her right down onto that couch causing a small shriek of surprise to leave her lips before settling down beside him, his head moving to Bury its self against her neck, the warmth of his breath cascading over her flesh.
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"Hmm…how did you get on? Let me guess…you bossed it with flying colours?.." His hoarse voice rang out strained from His own tiredness, Larisa hand reached up then to idly stroke over his hair " Something like that…" she murmured down to him, he chuckled tiredly into her neck his arm pulling around her to keep her close. "* I knew you would…your amazing Larisa you deserve this…" she felt her heart tug at his words, she peeked down to him seeing his soft relaxed features as he laid on her, his eyes not even opening through the entire exchange, sometimes he surprised her to no end, like he was now, this soft exchange between them was far and few between, just when she thought maybe things couldn't progress much further between them, he then goes and does this, despite everything, she cared for him, and to hear him seeming to take a interest in her achievements meant the world, it was just a shame he only tended to do this when he felt like it . ." Thanks Connor…" she murmured down to him her hands continuing their gentle strokes across his hair "Hmm…I'm intrigued. Is he a big shot like they all say?...*" his voice was growing even more tender then, almost a whisper showing Larisa that sleep would soon overcome him once more, her lips crept into a small smile. " He's nothing that I can't handle…" she teased tipping down she pecked the top of his head her head lolling back into the couch, her eyes gazing up at the ceiling above tracing the gentle patterns of the paint work, thoughts of her new Job on Monday, and just how impossible it was going to be to work for Miles King, but Larisa was never one to shy away from a challenge, so why would she shy away now?
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Before she knew it , it was Monday morning and here she was pulling into the Kings establishment once more, her new place of work, the thought brought her a sense of excitement she hadn't felt in a long time, stepping out of the car clasping the folder with the relevant paperwork she needed to bring checking the time on her watch reading 7.12am she groaned inwardly, nothing like showing enthusiasm then getting her exceptionally early right? At least that was the Motto she was rolling with, her hand smoothed down the black skirt she was wearing, ensuring her white shirt was tucked in accordingly, her hajr was not down today instead she had it up in a perfectly assembled ponytail, she did after all despite all her teasing with her new boss wanted to make a good first impression. Wasting no time she stepped up the building and slipped in, noticing the guards once more there she stepped up to the front counter where the receptionist was giving the young girl behind the desk a warm smile. " Good Morning, I was asked to come to the front desk to collect the items I need before I start work?" The blonde woman peeked up from her computer screen, the tip of her finger pushing the bridge of her glasses up peeking to the time before back to the woman in front of her. " Larisa Bechtel I assume? It's wonderful to meet you, my Name is Rose Phillys…Here allow me to get what you need.." the woman moved herself across to open a drawer. " Here's your badge, and your security clearance key to gain access to the executive offices, also here is the username and password you will need to access the computer, once logged in it will give you the option to change them accordingly so their personalised to you, you are, a little early, but you can go ahead and get yourself settled upstairs help yourself to anything you might need before Mr King arrives.. " Larisa smiled her dainty fingers reaching out to see the glimmering name badge already made just for her grasping the key she
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slid them all forward, trying her hardest to keep the ridiculous happy smile from her face. " Thank you for your help, I also have this paper work for Julia that she asked me to bring in? " "Ah yes! She did mention you would be here allow me to take them and I'll ensure she gets them, do you need assistance getting to the officer?" " That won't be Necessary, I don't think it should be too difficult to find my way to the top floor…" she teased, causing the woman behind the desk to chuckle. "*No I suppose you're right, Welcome to the team Larisa…" Larisa gave the woman a bright smile before wasting no time in making her way to the elevator once again, grasping the key she moved it forward to swipe against the keypad hearing the resounding beep as the doors swung open she bit into her bottom lip to stop the sheer excitement from falling from her lips, soon enough she was back on the first floor again, the early morning sun piercing through the large glass windows casting a glorious glow over the offices, walking towards the window she took a moment to take in the view once again. Taking in that mediocre view once again, as she waited for the day to start, she didn't know what was install for her, but whatever was thrown her way she knew she could handle it, including Miles King himself.
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Miles King BOT 25-Jan-23 04:01 PM
For Miles, the weekend was full just like it always was. A couple nights out with a hookup or two in between. When Monday morning rolled around he stretched out on his large bed and forced himself up for the day. His phone was already pinging him when he got out of the shower after his morning workout in the home gym he had. Today would be a good day, at least it had started out that way. A few of the notifications he received were from associates he worked with in order to make deals internationally and investment firms he managed. By the time he had sifted through the messages and notes, he was dressed and ready to go to the office. Miles picked out a dark navy blue suit today, a sharp vest and white button up shirt underneath with a thin black tie. With matching well ironed pants and shiny black shoes, Miles slid a gold Rolex on his wrist this time, fixing his hair in the mirror with some styling gel and cleaning up a little of the stubble from the weekend’s festivities. By 7:00am he was in the car, having his driver take him to the office building with his phone glued to his ear in a conference call. Most of it he didn’t have to say anything, which was nice for once, having competent people working for him was something he truly appreciated. It wasn’t until he got to the office at just after 7:30am that he realized he had another meeting on the fourth floor. Damn it.
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“Send me an email about all this summarizing the meeting. I have to jump.” Miles said casually as he got his briefcase with his laptop, contracts and other miscellaneous documents and walked into the building. ”You get an assistant yet? You’re always double or triple booked Miles…” “Yeah… she’s supposed to start today. Hopefully she can get this straightened out. Thanks.” Miles said without even a passing glance to poor Rose who waved timidly at him from the reception desk. Putting his phone in the inside pocket of his jacket, he made his way up to the fourth floor, leaving the lift and strolling down the hallway towards the designated conference room. It wasn’t until closer to 8:15am when he finally made it to the top floor, his ear to his phone on his second conference call of the day. What would be waiting for Larisa when she got out of the elevator, was a quiet lobby and a small bouquet of flowers in a teardrop crystal vase on her desk. The flowers were arranged neatly in soft pink lilies and sweet smelling carnations. A singular red rose stuck out of the top of it with a small card placed in front of it.
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Welcome to King A.& I. inc. Ms. Larisa Bechtel Miles King and company In addition to the flowers, she would find a brand new laptop waiting on her desk, as well as everything she would need in order to set up her desk however she saw fit to do so. A pair of monitors, a docking station to plug the new computer in, a wireless keyboard and mouse, as well as a headset for any calls she might need to make herself. Her desk was L shaped and was made of a nice dark wood to match the aesthetics of the lobby and offices. Under her desk she had a couple of filing cabinets to put documents and necessary items, or to place her bag while she was working. In addition to the computer, monitor and everything else, there was also a standard desk phone with speeddials already programmed in The first was to the Reception Desk downstairs, the second was to Security, the third just said HR and the last read as “Mr. King”. It was a standard set up for Miles, well except for the flowers that was likely Julia’s doing, but it was something that he otherwise gave every new employee when they joined the team, so he paid it very little mind when he walked towards her desk and moved to his office door just beside it.
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”Je me fiche de ce que tu as à faire François, je veux l'affaire sur mon bureau dans trente minutes ou tu peux embrasser les exemptions que tu veux au revoir.” The words coming out of Miles were clearly not English but French, his phone pressed to his ear and an irritated grimace on his face. He paused for just a moment outside of his office in order to pin his phone to his shoulder to try and open his office door. ”Oui, oui, je comprends que c'est beaucoup demander, mais vous avez fait beaucoup plus en moins de temps que cela.” Miles continued, his hand on the handle of his office while he listened to the person on the phone call with him. Slowly he pushed the door of his office open but he didn’t actually walk completely inside, holding in the doorframe clearly paying attention to the phone call over anyone else in the room. The anyone else only really being Larisa. ”Oui…Oui… Merci…” His words were sharp, like he really didn’t mean to say them kindly, before his frame stepped into his office letting the door close with a soft click behind him. It took another five minutes or so before Larisa’s phone on her desk would light up, the speed dial button of “Mr. King” flashing.
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Translation 1: “I don't care what you have to do Francois, I want the deal on my desk in thirty minutes or you can kiss the exemptions you want goodbye.” Translation 2: ”Yes, yes, I understand it's a lot to ask, but you've done a lot more in less time than that” Translation 3: ” Yes…Yes… Thank you…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Jan-23 11:21 PM
Larisa didn't stay at that window for long, even if the early morning sun rising against the towering blocks of the city was alluring her far to easily that morning, stepping away she finally moved towards the desk, the array if flowers hit her as well as the sweet scent coming of the different varieties of petals there, her hand stretched out delicate fingers tugging the card of as she read it unable to stop the soft scoff she gave to read Miles King at the end, she was almost certain that man didn't order these flowers and put them here for her, in fact she was almost sure it would have been Julia or at least someone else from his team. She doubted that man even knew how to perform such a sentiment, or would even consider doing it. Placing her exceptionally large bag out on the desk she rummaged within it grasping out a few things she figured she would need, she had a array of notepads which she placed carefully on the desk in a neat pile, as well as a small case filled with pens , each one different in size and style ranging from a typical Bic to a fountain pen, she pulled out some small intricate pots she had brought along with her, they were dark in colour a woven styled design to match the ascetics of the room, she didn't want to Cramp his very particular style so soon in the morning…at least not yet anyway, she left all those items to the side before turning her attention to the computer that was on her desk, pottering about she sorted it into a position she was happy with, connecting anything relevant up and switching it on to ensure it all worked accordingly, picking up the card Rose had given her she peered at the user name and password, typing it in with ease without much glance at the keyboard itself before hitting enter, the computer roaring into life causing her to grin with a sense of accomplishment that she had at least managed to get this hunk of metal started with little help from anyone. Then she turned her attention back to the items she ha
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d laid out on her desk putting them into a order so they would be at easy reach at all times incase she needed it, sorting the pens into those delicate woven baskets, so engrossed in what she was doing she almost didn't Hear the lift ping, but she certainly heard the deep seeming annoyed tone of Miles King as he stepped through the Lobby, she peeked up noticing him deep in conversation and paying her very little disregard right now, his tone was different however, picking up the clear French dialect she paused in her movements just so she could hear what he was saying, a smile creeping up on her face to hear his dismissive tone and orders on the phone to whoever the poor soul was on the other side, she pondered then mainly to herself if this man was always so uptight and moody or if that was something his personality did the second he placed them very expensive suit on his shoulders. He vanished into his office, the door closing swiftly, she paid no mind to it, all though she did indeed notice the time 8.17am so he was late the thought brought a bigger smile to her face as she considered getting to him about it, but maybe…just maybe she would behave for now, she didn't want to piss him of the instant he saw her, though she had a feeling it probably wouldn't take much to upset Mr up tight, as if he heard her inner thoughts the sound of the phone ringing on her desk caused her to jump with a surprise not expecting the sound, peeking down she saw his name lit up, moving to sit herself on the plush leather chair she reached forward clicking him to loudspeaker, she knew these types of phones she had worked with them many times over before so it was rather simple to use.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Jan-23 11:47 PM
" Good morning Mr King, how are you and that impressive desk of yours today? ." She spoke her voice bright and chirpy for the time of morning biting her tongue the instant she finished her sentence as to not say or do anything more rile him up, if she was honest she told her self she wouldnt try to get under his skin straight away today and yet it seemed she simply couldnt control her self, and yet there was many things she had bubbling away within her that she wanted to say, but she kept them to herself, so he should at least be thankful for that right? She leaned back in the chair feeling it bounced just a little beneath her weight turning the chair just a little to gaze at the views outside the window a little bit better, despite all her teasing it truly was breath taking. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Jan-23 08:16 AM
“Lauren, can you come in here please?” His voice was even when it came through the speakerphone, sounding agitated but otherwise an attempt at being polite. Even though he clearly called her the wrong name. While he surely would have heard the tease she gave over the phone, it was not acknowledged, merely dismissed instead. Though that could be him just being a jerk or because he had been working since near 7am this morning. While he was late getting up to his office, it wasn’t like he hadn’t been working this morning. No rest for the wicked was an understatement for Miles. When she decided to come into his office, if she did, he’d be sitting at his large desk, his laptop out and different charts and statistics graphs laid out over the top of it. Focused, his attention was on the computer screen, he wouldn’t even bother to look up at her or acknowledge her entrance more than that. His demeanor was completely different from the interview. Whereas before he was demanding, flirtatious and callous, today’s vibe was cold, calculating and nearly dangerous. With the sun shining against the windows and glistening out over the waves beyond the office, it was a beautiful backdrop to the stern looking gentleman in his tall leather chair. “I trust you’re settling in well enough…” Was the only thing he said when he finally acknowledged her presence in the office, though he never looked away from the screen in front of him. He was reading through different reports that had been sent to him, how the investments into different companies and businesses he owned were doing and the stock purchases and sales therein. A lot of numbers to indicate that Miles King had more money than he really knew what to do with. “I need you to organize my schedule. I can’t be in three different meetings at the same time. I’ll grant the permissions for you in a moment so you can see the different meetings on your screen. Also, I will need you to run a report daily on the stock exchange for the com
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pany. I expect it on my desk every morning.” Miles continued, whether or not Larisa said anything to the contrary or affirmative on how she was doing in the office so far. Twenty minutes into her day, and he was already giving her orders. There was a lot of expectation here, and it was clear that Miles didn’t have time to mess around. “I’m expecting a deal to come through for me as well. Forward it on once it comes in. I need to make sure the numbers are correct before we settle on it… I also need an expense report spreadsheet weekly from you on the investment firms we own. No later than Wednesday; I need it to present to the board of directors on Thursdays, so don’t make it cutesy or anything either.” Miles continued, turning in his chair to look through the different documents that had been pulled over his desk, picking up a stack of them, and shuffling them neatly in his hand. A loud exhale escaped through his nose, and he leaned back in that chair, reading over the contract in his hand and examining the investment opportunity with extreme scrutiny. “Oh… and one more thing…” He said, almost quietly as if his voice had softened just a small amount. “I could use a cup of coffee this morning. It’s out in the lobby. I take it black.” It was the first time this morning that he actually would turn his head and look side-eyed at least at her. His hair was slicked back this morning with just the faintest curl to the ends of it, while his dark brown eyes looked her up and down slowly from the other side of his desk. While this morning had been busy for him and it wasn't looking to slow down any time soon, Miles at least let a small smirk rise on his face a bit, his teeth pulling at his lower lip for a moment in appreciation. While she so far was a snarky teasing annoyance, Miles still didn't mind the view at all and wasn't a man who was shy about expressing it. Most women saw it as a compliment, so why Larisa didn't was beyond him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Jan-23 08:56 AM
Lauren, can you come in here please?... There was a pause at the other end of the phone from her as she gazed at the speaker in disbelief, Lauren?....Was he serious right now? Her first day here and it seemed the man couldn't even get her name right, she silently scoft at the audacity of this man. " I'll be right in Mr King…" disconnecting the call she immediately reached to grasp her name tag firmly popped it on her white shirt ensuring it was level in a small attempt that he might bloody notice it and actually get her name right, it wasn't the first time he got it wrong, she reached forward grasping one of her notepads that were nearly stacked at the side of her computer grasping a pen from the holder before promptly pushing herself of the chair and making her way silently towards his office, she reached for the door handle but stopped herself mid hold instead she gave a couple of knocks before pushing the handle open and walking in, instantly she could see the change in his demeanour he had only just walked into the office and already it looked like he had been there all night, the firm frown edged to his features was telling enough. She didn't make an attempt to sit down instead stepped in enough to place herself at the centre of the room, her eyes peeling up from him just briefly to take in that ocean behind him, the distant waves lapping at the shore, she hadn't failed to notice he didn't address her yet, almost as if he forgot she was even there far to immersed in his works, peeking down she noticed the charts sprawled out and attempted to see what they was before he finally did address her, her eyes flicking back to his face . " I've not been here long enough to really say Mr King but I suppose you could say I am " she partially wondered why she even bothered answering because he was already barking his order behind that large desk of his, flicking her notepad open she clutched it carefully in her hand before taking notes of the instructions he wa
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s giving her nodding in understanding with each task he seemed to be reeling of. It wasn't just a few things either, the demands seemed to keep on coming, her eyes flicking up from her notes to gaze at him once more. No walk around? No introduction to the company? No welcome to the team? Truly she didn't know why she would expect something like that from him, it was clear exactly where his main focus on and that was work, small talk and anything of the sorts apparently were far and few between with him, or at least that was what she was getting from his general attitude and orders, writing down everything he required making a mental note to organise these notes better soon she shut the notepad clutching the pen firmly on the front of it. " I'll get right to it Mr King…." She may have headed out before his voice came out again, this time softer than the tone he used before, her body was standing at a sidewards Angle the notepad now clutched to her chest. " Yes Mr King?..."
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Jan-23 09:06 AM
I could use a cup of coffee this morning…I take it black She paused in her movements watching his movements as he turned in that chair to finally look towards her, not missing the way his eyes so casually and without care grazed over her form, that smirk that pulled up against his features and the way he tugged that lip between his teeth only had her clutching that notepad a little tighter, the audacity of this man, clearly nothing she said sank in the day before, and he was still very much under the assumption that he could behave in such a manner in a work environment no less, a smile turned up on her own face turning her body so she could face him better. " Mr King with all due respect, I meant what I said I'm the interview, you may have women longing to be close to you, but don't expect me to become one of them; boundaries Mr King and professionalism Is all I ask of you, just like all you ask of me is to leave your precious Desk alone, I'm sure we can both perform those requests right? After all…I would hate to scuff up that perfect woodwork, also my name is Larisa..incase you forgot " she said the smile was still very painting her beautiful features . " I'll make a start on this work and you will receive your coffee momentarially…is there anything else you need from me? " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Jan-23 10:55 AM
"Believe me, " He said in that same smooth tone from before. "I intend to keep my personal and professional affairs separate. I don't mix business and pleasure." This was probably the truest statement he'd ever said. While sure, it was a fantasy of most any business man to have a beautiful secretary or assistant bent over their desk or on their knees at the man's feet, it wasn't something that Miles did. Despite the tabloid articles and the accusations of that being the opposite. Sure, he was an insatiable flirt and would certainly make the women in his office melt with his advances, but he didn't actively seek them out for companionship. It was all a mind game. Just some fun for him. Something for the workaholic to focus on other than work. A stress relief in a way. "When you've gotten yourself settled then, you should make your way to Julia's office. 9th floor, office 1369." He continued, turning back to his computer and letting his face return to that stern composure it had previously. "She'll give you the tour of the office and show you where things are...It's likely already in your inbox." While customary for the manager or boss to do it themselves, Miles was just too busy to do the whole 'welcome to the team' thing. What was the point anyway? Larisa was probably not going to last in his view, so why waste time with pleasantries when the effort was best used elsewhere. He had a lot on his plate, and giving any of it to her was a load he needed to take off. Whether she realized that or not. “No, that should be all for now…” Miles said in that same softer tone. She still confused him. It wasn’t like he was hitting on her or anything, just asking her to get him some coffee. So what if he liked the view. Didn’t she like the idea of being desired by someone? Of being considered beautiful? He saw his looks and his actions as complimentary, as something that was a compliment to the woman not as an insult to her. She was prickly, and snarky; why would he want that?
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So instead he got back to work, his phone ringing again with an international number. He glanced down at it and exhaled before picking up his cell phone and answering it, holding the device with his shoulder and leaning his head against it. "This is Miles. Go ahead." Listening but only just, he waited for Larisa to to leave, an eyebrow raised in her direction as if wondering if she had something more she wanted to say to him. Did she know how to do the tasks that he asked of her? She barely had the chance to get access to the systems she'd need in order to do those reports. While not difficult tasks, they were tedious. Ones that Miles himself hated having to pull day in and day out. It pulled him away from the numbers he needed to focus on and the investment requests that would come in for his approval or dismissal. He sat there for a moment or two before deciding that he needed to stand while listening to this conversation. Turning his back to her, Miles just stood to look out the window, his hand in his suit pocket and the other holding his phone to his ear. It was going to be another beautiful day, and Miles had a longing just to be out on the ocean instead of stuck in his office with the business he ran. He only half listened to the call, nodding his head every so often and making small affirmative noises when directly addressed. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Jan-23 11:44 AM
I don't mix Business with pleasure That statement made her arch her brow towards him, didn't mix business with pleasure? Somehow she wondered how much truth was in that, somehow she truly believed if a woman hit on him right here in this office she wondered if the man would truly push away those advances, she had read the tabloids he was a notorious playboy every man and his dog who read the tabloids would know that about Miles King, he hardly seemed bothered about hiding that fact, seeming to flaunt it, and his attire attitude since she had met him showing no respect in the way he looked at women didn't do much to change her opinion. " Well I'm glad we're on the same page…" is all she said on the matter deciding to leave it just as it was, she seemed no point in pressing the matter any further, she was going to open her mouth to ask how exactly she was going to perform these tasks, she knew what information he wanted and would know how to gather it to do as he wanted, but finding it and establishing where it all was on the system wasn't something she would just know, each system was different after all, it would be incredibly time consuming to sit and figure it all out, and she didn't want to disappoint on her first day, but before she even had a chance to do that he was requesting she go see Julia to get the walk around, she was happy to do that if that's what he wanted, but she still needed the help with the jobs he wanted her to do. " Mr King I…" but before she could even get her words out his phone rang and he was promptly picking it up, she pushed her lips back together to silence anything else he was about to say, the look he gave her caused her own brow to raise in question back at him, it was obvious she wasn't going to get anything more from him now, and she had no idea how long this conversation was going to be with who ever he was talking to, with a deep sigh she turned on her heels and headed towards the door, if she wasn't going to get the
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answers she needed from him perhaps Julia would be able to assist her in at least finding all the pieces of information she needed. Making it to the door she grasped the handle to pull it open but not before she turned to gaze back at him, his large frame silhouetted in that morning sun, the way he looked so longingly out the window at the water in the distance, much like she had earlier, she half wondered what was going on in his mind, before she shook those thoughts away and promptly made her way out the door clicking shut behind her as she left. ~ It would only he a few moments after she left that she made her way to where he instructed Julia's office was, the plaque on the door told her she at least managed to find it okay, it was breathtaking really to see just how big his enterprise was, of course one could tell from outside but being inside truly showed the extent of it. Stepping up to the door still clutching her notepad and pen she gracefully knocked on the door awaiting any confirmation that she could enter, if she got the go ahead she would enter, to meet the woman she knew she should without a doubt keep her on her good side. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Jan-23 12:29 PM
As much as he would have liked to have to do anything else, Miles was stuck. Trapped in phone call after phone call. Some being in English, others in French. His morning was a busy one but they all tended to be like that. He was just used to it by now. The only thing that pulled him out of his quiet trance and the phone call in his ear, was the gentle click of the door of his office. Miles turned to see that Larisa had left and he just shook his head and shrugged. He’d almost expected her to continue to berate him. To tease him like she did in the interview. That’s fine. I have too much to get done today anyway. He thought, pacing his office as he continued his phone call, looking over the corresponding documents for revisions and exclusions. Too much to do, and too little time to get it done in. The King building was forty stories tall, his executive offices being on the top three floors. His own on the very top. He liked the views, and he liked them best when they were unobstructed. So when the building had been purchased, he made sure the renovations on his office and the lobby connected to it were exactly to his specifications. For the remainder of the building, each floor or two seemed to be a different department. IT services, Financials, Accounting, Investments, Acquisitions and Dissolvents, and Human Resources to name a few. When Larisa got to the 9th floor, it was beautifully decorated in dark woods and greens. There were several potted plants that were tall and lush. Some are even tropical. The desks that were in this particular space were mostly open to all, but there were a few separate offices and conference rooms for use if needed. The office doors were made of wood, with large frosted windows so it was easy to see if someone was in or not.
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Julia Richmond BOT 26-Jan-23 12:29 PM
Hearing the knock on her door, the woman looked up from her computer and the personnel files that were on her dark oak desk. Not nearly as large and ostentatious as Miles’ office, Julia’s was modestly decorated with a white couch and chair, a soft green rug on the floor and had a back window behind her desk to let in some natural lighting. Looking up to see who would be at her door, she smiled brightly and waved her hand beckoning Larisa in. “Oh come in!” She called, her voice gentle and kind. Julia had the look of an older woman, more a motherly figure to her with quiet creases on her face from years of smiling, worrying and whatever life threw at her. Her demeanor was sweet and professional, wearing a gray blazer of her white blouse and gray pants. As Larisa came inside, she was quick to come around to the front of her desk with her hand outstretched in greeting. “You must be Larisa. It’s so great to have you on the team. Welcome to King A & I. I hope you got everything set up alright? Did you meet with Miles?” She asked, her honey touched dark blonde hair falling in gentle waves at her shoulders. She had a kind face, understanding and patient. Julia had a loving smile to her, gesturing to a chair in front of her desk and inviting Larisa to sit if she felt so inclined. “I can’t tell you how excited we are to have you Larisa. You’re qualifications were phenomenal. I’m so glad you accepted the offer. How can I help you?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Jan-23 12:48 PM
Larisa wasn't entirely sure what she expected to find when she stepped into Julia's office, but the kind, older, enthusiastic woman who greeted her wasn't what she expected, but she would be lying if she said it wasn't welcomed by her, her face instantly turned into a bright smile it was hard not to with this woman's beaming smile coming towards her, as she outstretched her hand Larisa barely hesitated before she outstretched her own to shake the woman's hand. " Julia, it's a pleasure to meet you…" her hand shook hers only for a brief moment before she pulled it back to continue to clutch that notepad against her frame, that smile only grew as she mentioned Miles trying to keep her face at pleasant as she could, though she was sure this woman knew just how Mr King could be. " I've not been here very long, but I think I'm settling in okay, once I get my bearings and into a routine I'm confident in my abilities to perform the tasks asks of me…and yes.. I've Met Mr King…" she left it at that, this woman's warmth was a welcome asset to the dark controlling masculine tone she had dealt with that morning, as she requested she took a seat she wasted no time in heading forward perching her self down gazing fondly at her office, it wasn't as big as Miles, but it was still as beautiful. At her praise she smiled more, placing her notepad on her lap. " Thank you very much, I'm grateful for the opportunity and I'm looking forward to working here. I worked extremely hard for the qualifications I have, and can't wait to put them into practice. I'm confident I won't let you or Mr King down.." How can I help you? " Mr King asked me to come see you for the show around? If that isn't too much trouble? I'm sure you're a busy woman and it isn't urgent. I wouldn't want to stop you from performing any other work that is important. " @Fiory
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Julia Richmond BOT 26-Jan-23 05:54 PM
“He can be a piece of work, can’t he?” Julia said with a pleasant grin. It wasn’t lost on her that Miles King was a demanding man. She’d seen several secretaries down into her office in tears or enraged or even downright scared of the man in recent months because of how direct or strict or cruel he could seem. He was unyielding and it took a certain type of person to really be able to handle that part of his personality. Julia had known the man for years, had worked under his father first before Miles took over the company when his father retired from it. It was probably the reason, other than her age, that Julia had never been the subject of his advances as she was seen more as a mother figure in the office and therefore incredibly off limits. “Oh no! No trouble at all. I’m glad you came down.” she responded, moving around her desk for a moment and leaning over her computer. She clicked a few things and tucked her hair gently behind her ear before standing upright again. Her softer gray blue eyes glanced back at Larisa and noticed the notepad she clung to her chest. It was involuntary, the soft chuckle that escaped her lips. “Let me guess, he’s given you a list of tasks to do and you’re not even acquainted with our systems yet, right?” She asked, knowing for sure that was very likely the result. Miles had a way of expecting that everyone knew what to do and he didn’t need to teach someone new how to do their job. He just expected that they knew how to do it. Julia on the other hand, was more pragmatic. Of course Larisa wouldn’t know how to pull the reports and documents he would need; she’d barely started and been there an hour. Shaking her head, knowing the answer to her question before Larisa would answer it, if she would, Julia just continued clicking on her computer, moving files and then drafting up and email with them before sending them off. “Don’t worry about it. I’ve already got the documents all ready for him for this week. I want you to focu
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s on learning the systems we have in place so that you can pull them for him next week. If you have any trouble with it, I believe your phone has me on speed dial. Should be marked as HR. You’re welcome to call me at any time Larisa. I’ll show you his calendar now if you’d like… that one is going to be harder to navigate. Poor guy never has a free moment to spare.” She said gently, smiling as the email went through. If Larisa had her phone on her and had connected it to her work email by this point, she would receive a ping on her phone from Julia, with the attached documents that Miles had requested. The woman had sent them to Larisa in order to give to Miles instead of directly to Miles himself. It was her way of giving her a bit of a boost, to give a small advantage to Larisa so he wouldn’t be so hard on her for not knowing something on her first damn day.
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“We can go over that after the tour though. I know I’ve just had you sit down, and now I’m making you stand again, I’m sorry for that.” She chuckled warmly, locking her computer and putting away some of the personnel files into a drawer in her desk. “Most of the floors are just offices, but there are a few that are noteworthy that you should see yourself.” She continued moving around her desk again to escort Larisa around, even holding the door of her office open and waiting for the woman to follow along with her. If Larisa joined, she’d get a guided tour of the offices, complete with details of where things were located and what floors were really worth noting. The First through Eighth floors were for maintenance, digital servers and more tech support than was really necessary to show. Floor ten was a cafeteria, full kitchen and beautiful open seating for the company to utilize. There were three kitchens like this in the building, the first being on the tenth floor, the second on the twentieth and the third on the thirtieth. They were split in such a way that not every person was just compiling on the same floor at lunch time. While employees still had to pay for the meals eaten there, they were severely discounted so it was well worth it to just eat at the office rather than to go out to a restaurant or have something delivered. There were also kitchenettes on each floor with full size refrigerators full of different sodas, juices, dairy and non-dairy products that employees could visit and use at any time. Coffee was ground and made there too, with plenty of different kinds of sugars and creamers to be utilized to fit each person’s tastes. If coffee wasn’t your thing, there were assorted teas in varying varieties of black, green, herbal and white. Each kitchenette supported this, with white marble countertops, biodegradable cups and cutlery, napkins and anything else you could need in order to start your day off right, continue it into the evening or sto
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re a home made lunch for later.
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Past the tenth floor between 11 and 19, were varying floors of offices and desks all with people on phones and in front of computers. A call center in a way, where each floor managed different businesses and assisted those businesses with their calls and requests. Not everyone needed to go all the way up to Mr. King’s desk, so most of his task force would be here, troubleshooting problems and assisting where they could. Between floors 21 and 25, would be a library where several floors stretched to allow for shelves top to bottom of books and computers for research. The legal department on floors 26 and 27, tended to use this area for any contracts that might have any legal implications, studying different laws or exemptions for their illegality before presenting the information to Miles for approval. Floor 28 and 29 were the legal teams offices and conference rooms for any information they needed to discuss further. From there, it was additional recreation. There was a gym with most any kind of workout equipment you could think of on floor 31 and 32, a pool complete with sauna room that had shimmering window views on floor 33, and lounge spaces just to take a break and enjoy the views that the office building had to offer on floors 34 through 36. Each one was designed a little differently but all of them showed comfortable chairs and couches, some had bean bags for lounging as well as table games like pool or table tennis that employees could utilize to burn off some steam and could be utilized at any time throughout the day or night, as some employees worked a night shift for those businesses in different timezones.
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“Floors 37 through 40 are the Executive offices.” Julia continued, taking the lift up and hitting the number 40 on it to bring Larisa back to her desk when the tour was complete. If Larisa had any questions regarding the layout or what was available to her, Julia was more than happy to answer. Typically with a cheerful grin and a walk around if she so needed. “Now, let’s see…” She said softly, a hand to her chin as she led Larisa out of the lift back into the lobby of the fortieth floor. “We should probably go over the different systems you’ll need access to in order to pull the reports for him later when he asks… or do you need a break? I know it’s a lot to take in all at once.” By this time, it was nearly 10am, as it had taken quite a while for Julia to show Larisa around. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Jan-23 04:22 AM
He can be a piece of work can't he? That smile of hers faltered just a little bit, a knowing smile pressed into her face as she gazed at the pleasant woman before her who clearly knew what kind of man Miles King was, a small chuckle kept her shrugging a little at the question. " A little, but it's nothing I'm not just to, I grew up in a household with men like him around, he doesn't bother me, I'm fairly confident I can handle him.." she teased, and she was, for all the aggravated annoyance he spewed her way, most of the time she just found it humerus, he was a powerful man, in more ways than one she was sure, but he didn't phase her, nor did he get to her, at least not yet anyway. Julia was such a lovely woman, she found her heart warming towards her, working with Miles King wouldn't be to bad not if she had a woman like her around anyway, she smiled as she waved away her concern of getting in her way, glad to hear at least that she wasn't intruding on anything important that she had to do, she peeked down to her notepad then giving her a sheepish look before she to chuckled alongside her. " That would be correct, I assume the man believes because he knows it like the back of his hands everyone else should automatically …" she teased with another small chuckle, before releasing a small sigh. " I know how to perform the tasks he is asking of me, I know how to calculate the sums and put it together, what I don't know is your system and how to navigate it, that's really all I need support on…if its something you wouldn't mind helping me on? If not I'm happy to go and disturb Mr King and insist he shows me…" she teased a playful yet serious tone in her voice. Don't worry I've already for the paperwork sorted for this week
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Her eyes instantly flicked to the woman with surprise, she had done them for her?. " Julia, that's amazingly kind of you, you really didn't need to do that, I would have been able to do it…you know eventually…." She teased with a grin. " I really appreciate that though, will give me the chance to truly go through the system, his calendar and get a good understanding of it all, plus it saves him shouting at me on my first day…" she teased with another small chuckle, not that she cared if he did, she grew up with Italian grandparents if they didn't scare her Mr King certainly wouldn't, the comment about him never having anytime to himself did seem to hit s nerve however, she wondered perhaps if that was why he was so uptight and moody a lot of the time, work especially his work was incredibly stressful, and if he wasn't having a lot of time to himself she could only imagine that was piling the pressure on, a part of her felt sorry for him, at least a little…maybe she could do something about that. As Julia apologised for making her stand once again she waved her hand at her, the same bright smile that only heightened her beautiful features radiant as she gazed at the woman beside her before moving to standing up. " Please don't apologise, I imagine this job will have me perched at a desk most of the day so I'm more than happy to have a walk…" standing up still clutching her notebook she proceeded to follow Julia out of her office and to where ever she was going to take her to, nodding as she explained the office structure a bit to her before they were of, to say she was amazed was a understatement, she simply couldn't believe the structure of the place, each floor was beautifully decorated and managed with precision, her eyes danced over every inch they passed saying hello to the few people they happened to mange to pass on there way, there was so many floors she had a feeling it would take her a while to get used to them all, but hopefully not to long. The pool an
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d gym facilities peaked her interest the most, she always enjoyed swimming, it was something she would have to use when ever she had the chance making a mental note to bring the appropriate clothing with her whenever she felt she wanted to, if she ever had the time that was Larisa nodded, laughed when ever the moment called for it, and did indeed ask a few questions that she thought were important to ask, all in all being in such a executive office had brought excitement out of here she hadn't felt for a while, to know all the hard work over the years had eventually brought her to work for a resounding and respecting company like this made her feel a immense sense of pride…she just only wished the excitement she felt was resepicated by a certain someone who never saw the reason or need for her to pursue such a incredibly difficult job, but that was a thought for another day, soon they were back on the floor she had originally left, the sun shining just that bit brighter now the morning had stretched our illuminating the office in a soft golden hue the colours of the flowers currently perched on her desk seemed to glow just a bit brighter to. She shook her head quickly towards the woman. " Oh no, I'm more than happy to get stuck into that right away, I don't need a break just yet, as long as you have the time to go through those things with me now "
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Julia Richmond BOT 27-Jan-23 03:30 PM
“It’s no trouble. I know the system and I’ve been doing it for him for the last few months while we’ve been trying to find someone to fill that role for him. I’ll teach you how to do it, and that way if you ever need a refresher, you can just ask me.” Julia had responded when Larisa thanked her regarding the reports. It would be a load off of her once Larisa was up to speed, and she seriously hoped that this time the secretary for Miles wouldn’t leave so soon like the others had. Once the pair had finished the tour of the building, and Julia had shown Larisa around thoroughly, they made their way back to the top floor. The sun was brilliant in the lobby and all seemed relatively quiet when they got back to Larisa’s desk. Julia as pleased to hear that she didn’t need a break and just nodded her head at the young woman warmly. “Sounds good. Go ahead and log into your computer. We’ll see if Mr. King has given you permissions for his calendar yet, and get you started.” She replied, moving towards the kitchenette of the lobby. The sounds of the coffee grinder and the sharp smells of coffee soon floated out into the open room. When she came back to Larisa’s desk, she held the white cup of coffee. The steam of it was smokey and soft as it traveled up and disappeared into the air. Julia just put the cup down on the desk, before joining Julia on the other side of it. Once Larisa had gotten to the other side of the desk and gotten herself situated, Julia would walk her through the different reporting systems they had. Most would be done on spreadsheets and compiled as pivot charts so that Miles could narrow the fields or search by specific variables. Julia was very attentive, going step by step and giving little tricks on how to do these in the easiest way possible to better productivity ratios. to pull these every morning when you come in. You likely won’t be here before him, he’s a bit of a workaholic, but once you get in pull the reports he needs using this
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tool and simplify it in Excel here.” Julia was saying, pointing to her screens to show Larisa exactly what needed to go where and allow time for her to take any notes on the subject. After a few minutes, the sound of the elevator behind them gave a gentle ping, and Julia turned to see who was joining them in the top offices. “Good morning Mr. King.” She said softly, not bothering to stand but instead remain leaned up against Larisa’s desk. “Julia.” His voice gruff as he walked closer to the pair and towards his office door. “Any reason we can’t fire Sebastian in IT?” he growled, getting to the desk and holding there for a moment so Julia could answer. “Has he done something against company policy sir?” Julia asked, slightly concerned at the question but not enough to be dissuaded from answering him back. “He’s just an idiot. I keep having to reconnect to the damn server. It’s a nightmare when I’m on a conference call and makes us look like amateurs.” Miles nearly barked, his words seething with frustration, picking up the coffee cup that Julia had left on the desk and hadn't touched, before making his way back towards his office. “And I still need those reports Lisa!” He called over his shoulder, not even looking her way before pushing the door to his office open and stepping inside. It was such a brief exchange, that Julia just shook her head and turned back to Larisa. “Do you have any questions at all Larisa? I’d be happy to answer them if you did.” She said kindly, a soft chuckle in her voice at the man who had to be everywhere all at once. Sometimes it wasn't so great to be the King. And usually, those times fell unfortunately on a Monday. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Jan-23 10:31 PM
Larisa wasted no time moving over to her desk, plonking her self down in the plush leather chair before pushing the chair forward so she was closer to her desk, flicking through the paperwork she had been giving in that moment she promptly typed in the username and password, it was clear she was particular skilled with using one, her eyes barely moving down to the keyboard when she typed, logging in she instantly saw the array of files programmes and she would be lying if she said she wasn't grateful right then for Julia, if she had to go through all of this to find exactly what she needed she would have been here most of the day, and she was fairly confident Mr King would not be patiently waiting for them. The smell of the coffee soon tickled her nose, the smell so tantalising she realised she hadn't had a coffee herself yet, but that could wait, right now her mind was in overdrive to learn the system so she could do her job to the best of her abilities, opening up her notepad she grabbed one of her fountain pens this time, to take necessary notes so she didn't forget anything she said to her, she nodded her eyes lighting up once Julia did indeed show her where everything was. " Ah yes, I see…oh that isn't as hard as I imagined.." she teased with a perhaps relieved grin, honestly she was half expecting it to be a lot more difficult than that, but from she could see it was all relatively simply to do, if you knew how to of course, lucky for her she had performed work fairly similar to this more than a few times in her life, when she showed her how to simplify it however her eyes lit up with astonishment, god that would be easier!, instantly grabbing her fountain pen she delicately wrote down all these bits of information. " Okay I think that seems simple enough to perform, honestly I…." She paused how ever when she heard the elevator Ding, her eyes peeking up from her computer to see Mr King practically stomping through, the deep frowns on his face and the g
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ruff way in which he spoke nearly had her rolling her eyes, was this man just always so …well moody?. She silently listening to the exchange between the two of them, before he turned his attention to her and she heard him call her lisa once more which made her inwardly groan. " It's Larisa Mr King….I'll send you a memo to remember…" she called before the door was swiftly shut and she turned back round with a gentle shake of her head, she hadn't missed him taking Julia's coffee quickly pushing herself to a stand. " Let me make you another coffee I could do with one myself…" her question lingered in the air for a moment as she made them both coffees She asked Julia how she took it making hers first she left it there as she made her own, black but sweet, she did have questions, but honestly she wasn't sure if it was appropriate to ask, she was the HR administrator, surely she shouldn't start bad talking about her boss already? But then her earlier comments at least told her she knew exactly how he was, so perhaps she wouldn't mind?.
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Grasping both mugs of coffee she brought them back to the desk sliding hers to her before taking a seat back on her chair one leg folded over the skirt thankfully long enough that it still concealed her knee only showing her lower leg. " I do have one question, and please tell me to be more professional if you want…" she said, her finger idly running along the rim of her mug , her voice a lot softer, quieter even, ensuring he wouldn't hear what she was about to say.. " But is he always so…" she bit her bottom lip briefly as if trying to calculate the correct words to use right now. " temperamental?..." she asked carefully, her eyes flicking up to the woman's face. " I mean, I haven't known him long so perhaps it's too early for me to make such assumptions, but…I've worked with many people, admittedly not in such a high position as him, but I don't think I've ever worked with someone who ..Growls as much as he does, and I've only known him a short time…" she teased unable to give a small chuckle to her words @Fiory
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Julia Richmond BOT 28-Jan-23 02:02 AM
”It’s Larisa Mr. King… I’ll send you a memo to remember…” Julia just chuckled, a hand coming up to her face to try and hide the smile over her lips. The man was ridiculous sometimes, but he wasn’t forgetful. Julia knew that Miles likely knew Larisa’s name, but was teasing the poor girl regardless of it. Though it wasn’t exactly Julia’s place to say anything. He’d knock it off eventually, if he felt so inclined. Miles King did what he wanted to do, and he wasn’t exactly one to take orders from others. “Oh, well thank you Larisa. Cream and sugar if you don’t mind.” Julia said gently, watching as she got herself up to make them both a cup of coffee. The one that Julia had gotten before had been black, extra hot, so clearly Julia hadn’t intended it for her if she normally took her coffee with cream and sugar. No she knew that if Miles wasn’t in his office he would be returning to it shortly and the coffee waiting for him would at least help with his mood. It was second nature for the older woman, knowing what a difficult man he could be. It just came with the years of experience that she had regarding him and his father. Reaching out and nodding her head in thanks for the coffee, Julia took a small sip of it while Larisa got herself back into her chair and comfortable again. The question that rolled off the young lady’s lips was not an uncommon one, and Julia had answered it several times before. It brought a quiet smile to her face as she nonchalantly took a sip of the coffee and held the mug against her lips in thought. “Well, not usually no.” She answered simply, giving a light shrug before elaborating further, bringing the coffee mug down and gently placing it on Larisa’s desk next to her. “The mornings tend to be the worst, but he mellows out quite a bit around lunch… Right now I believe there’s a deal going on with the France office that is causing him a little more stress than normal. He’s been working on it for months, and I think the deadline fo
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r a decision regarding the contracts is coming up soon… so that probably has him a little more on edge than normal.” Julia clarified, adding her own chuckled to the conversation. It was true, Miles sometimes spoke with a roughness to his voice that he just couldn’t really help. It made him sound more intimidating and he would use it at times to ensure his point was transparently clear when he needed it to be.
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“Since he needs those reports so badly” Julia remarked, pointing at the email program for Larisa to pull up next. “We can go ahead and send those to him. They should be in your inbox. Go ahead and save them to your cloud server…” She instructed, having Larisa save and rename them so that they were coming from her and not from Julia directly, before she asked her to attach a couple of them to an email directed at Miles. After the email was drafted and the necessary reports he needed were sent, Julia then had Larisa pull up the calendar portion of the email program. Miles had granted her permissions to view and edit his calendar, so Julia had Larisa pull it up so they both could view it. To say that it was a jumbled up mess worse than any junkyard disaster was an understatement. There were meetings over meetings and conference calls over those. He had some time slots where he was double or triple booked on two or three different floors of the building, without a block for lunch or a real end time. Some of his calls would start at 7 or 7:30 am, and on other days he would have meetings stretch all the way to 8 or 9 pm. The man was a disastrous mess with his schedule, so it was no wonder he was so irritable trying to be in so many different places at once. “Yikes… we should probably start cleaning that up.” Julia’s smile faded a little looking at it. She’d cleaned it up the best she could but with her position she really didn’t have time to manage his calendar like he needed. “He has a color code that he uses. Green meetings are phone calls. Yellow meetings are in person. Red meetings are with the board, so they really can’t be moved.” Julia explained, pointing out the different meeting blocks that he had for the week as she went. “Blue are for him to work… So something can be scheduled there, but it’s best to give him a breather every so often or you’ll just have a crankpot all day long…” She said with a quiet chuckle, pointing at the few blue blocks that
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had remained that had been scheduled over, sometimes multiple times. “And purple are for personal affairs. Appointments that he needs to do for his personal life… Flight details should be in Orange, so he knows when he needs to fly out to the different offices. You can include the itinerary for his flights and cars too in the block so he has them just in case.” Julia added, though she gave a gentle chuckle at that. “Well, that is if you’re not with him already. Very likely you’ll be there so while not necessary it might be helpful for you too.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Jan-23 04:35 AM
well not usually no She couldn't the slight raise of her brow then, he wasn't normally this agitated? Her face twisted into a thoughtful expression before Julia elaborated, she brought the coffee up to her lips blowing on the top gently before taking a sip, her eyes never left Julia's as she spoke her brows furrowing more as she explained what the real reason was as to why he was being more stressed then normal, she nodded softly, a slight sympathetic rush coming over her, she could understand the stress of things like that at least, she saw what it did to her father occasionally, the stress of the job, she couldn't help but wonder what Miles King was like when he wasn't under constant pressure, then again she wondered if that man even knew himself, she smiled along with her laugh placing her coffee mug down on the desk in front of her. " I guess that makes sense, I can only imagine how stressful sorting this stuff out is…" regardless of her feelings towards her new boss, she couldn't help feeling a little sympathetic towards him, at least a little….Once Julia mentioned the files how ever Larisa quickly removed those thoughts moving around to face the computer, following her directions fully pulling the files and renaming them as directed, she truly was grateful for her help this morning, she knew without her help this would of taken her hours, she composed a simple email attaching the necessary files and sending them straight to his inbox, grinning brightly knowing even if she didn't technically do it? That at least she would of earned a few brownie points of him, then again this was Miles King..she was sure she would need to do a lot more then send a few files to truly impress him! Next they were onto his calendar and she simply couldn't stop the groan that left her to look at it. " No wonder he's so cranky…" she mumbled, perhaps not even to Julia, the whole thing was a complete mess! How did he even manage this? She could already see meeting aft
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Jan-23 05:30 AM
er meeting scheduled on top of the other and she shook her head in disbelief. " He may be the most successful businessmen in the city, but organisation is seriously not his strong point…look at this mess…" she tsked shaking her head, grasping her notepad and pen once more she started to take notes again, ensuring she had all the important information written down, she was not going to leave this how it was, but she also didn't want to mess it up even more, she was engrossed in already planning how to sort it before the flights were mentioned she flinched a little, pausing in her writting…international flights…the sheer thought had her involuntary shuddering in the chair, it was ridiculous really, it wasn't like she wasn't widely travelled, growing up her and her family travelled worldwide, either to travel with him for business conferences or for pleasure, but no matter how many times she travelled she could never get that irrational fear out of her mind that something bad was going to happen! It was essentially a tin can with engines after all, she quickly chuckled though even if she couldn't hide the nerves in her voice. "Ah yeah…but that won't be yet right? After all, he hardly wants someone on a trip with him who is inexperienced…." She said with another small chuckle, she knew very well she was clutching at straws here, she might not understand Miles' organisation and systems perfectly yet but she understood business, with a sigh and a shake of her head she focused back to the computer. " Anyway, that's a conversation for another day, I think now those files are sent. I'm going to crack on with organising this mess he's got himself into, I think I should be good to do this myself…I hope at least…" she teased with another small chuckle. " Would it be okay for me to contact any of these people who's meetings I might reschedule? Figured I better or all my hard work on paper won't mean a thing if the respective parties don't have a clue of the changes.." <@25
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Julia Richmond BOT 28-Jan-23 11:36 AM
She just smiled at the young woman next to her. The slight fear in her body language hadn’t translated, but Julia caught bits and pieces of it in her voice. However, the older woman just shook her head. It was the same for the other secretaries; they were nervous about flying and being alone with Mr. King. He was an intimidating guy when he wanted to be and not having anyone else to lean on was a bit frightening. That had been the case before, so why wasn’t it the case now? She could only assume that it was the man and not the machine that Larisa was frightened of. “Don’t worry, it’s at least comfortable when you go. He has his own jet that he uses. I’ve heard it has some pretty comfortable seats and he has cocktails waiting for him and his guests when he arrives so I’m sure that can distract you from whatever Mr. King is saying or doing.” Julia teased. She had never actually accompanied Miles on his business trips, though had gone once or twice with his father when he ran the company. Thinking on it, Julia took a moment to try and think about roughly how often Miles left for other firms and international flights. “I’d say he probably leaves about… once or twice a month… though it kind of depends on what’s going on and where he’s going.” She said with a gentle shrug, getting to her feet and removing herself from next to Larisa with her mug in hand. Julia had been very impressed, seeing how quickly Larisa took the different systems and charts and spreadsheets she’d need to pull for Miles, and how eager she seemed to clean up the man’s mess of a schedule. “I’ll leave you to it then!” She said brightly, though she paused at the follow up question Larisa gave, tilting her head and furrowing her brows in a look of subtle confusion. “Larisa, that calendar is Yours. You control it. He’ll follow what’s on it because he has to, so in a way he’s trusting you with his daily life. With regards to asking others if things can be rescheduled…” Julia said gently, pau
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sing for a moment to think. “Other than the personal appointments he has, or the board meetings in red, or flight itineraries of course in orange… everything else can be rescheduled and planned as needed. Your the boss here, not anyone else…You’re welcome to contact others to reschedule meetings but ultimately if there is a conflict and something has to be moved, then you have full authority to move it regardless if the other party likes it or not.” She explained. It was true. If Larisa saw fit to clear his calendar for a day she had the authority to do so. Equally she could book him solidly back to back all day long without a break in between. Neither option was the best and surely there would be consequences for the extremes without explanation as to why. But in reality Larisa was the doorway to the King, not the doormat. She dictated which meetings he had on which days and it was with her best judgment with what stayed on the calendar and what moved. “If you need anything, you’ve got me on speed dial alright? And feel free to pop down anytime.” With that, Julia took her mug back to the kitchenette area where Larisa had retrieved it for her, and quietly rinsed it in the sink provided there. The coffee had been a welcome boost for the morning and she smiled knowing that Larisa seemed to have a good head on her shoulders. She took to her initial training and instruction very well and Julia was confident that it would just take a little time for her to really get her feet wet and become more comfortable with the office and the man that ran it. A thought ran through her head and she quickly looked down at an older analog style gold watch on her wrist. "Oh, and in about an hour... maybe give it an hour and a half, go in and collect the coffee mug that Mr. King took with him if you could please." Julia instructed, a chuckle on her lips. "He'll forget to bring it out otherwise...and before long he'll have a mountain of them by the end of the week."
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Jan-23 12:48 PM
Don’t worry, it’s at least comfortable when you go. He has his own jet that he uses. I’ve heard it has some pretty comfortable seats and he has cocktails waiting for him and his guests when he arrives so I’m sure that can distract you from whatever Mr. King is saying or doing Those words made her face scrunch up in confusion, what did she mean by what Mr King is saying or doing?, she looked up at her seeing that humbled expression on her face and she suddenly realised she thought her nervous words and composure was because she was nervous about flying with him! She went to open her mouth to correct her but instead she silenced herself as Julia continued talking, explaining how often they could potentially be flying out, those nerves kicking in again but she tried to push then to the furthest part of her mind, hell it wasn't like it was going to be happening now! " Well…I'm sure I can handle that…" was all she said on the matter before she watched the woman leave, turning her attention back to the computer screen she felt her face distort for others reasons once again she really did Need to sort this out only shifting her gaze when the woman's kind voice spoke out to her again *Larisa that calendar Is yours * she found her self perhaps just a little sheepish then to ask a question like she did, that and she was almost flabbergasted that she was trusted to do all of this too, of course her qualifications were not to be snubbed over! But god it made her feel good to know the hard work had paid off, when she called her the boss she couldn't help but chuckle a little her smile Bright once more on her face. " Oh no…I think we both know who the boss is here?..." she teased her playful tendencies coming right back to the surface grabbing a red pen she did underline the schedules she shouldn't touch just so she didn't do anything she wasn't supposed to, and more to remind herself, with things like this it was easy to forget and she certainly didn't want t
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o mess up anything important for him, if anything she wanted to prove Just how damn good she was at her job, not just to him…well…mainly him. Only because she wanted to see the surprised look on his face when she presented him with a tidy organised schedule! If the man would even show such emotions that was, she smiled warmly towards Julia then giving her a soft nodd.
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" I will, thank you for your help….it really means a lot to me, I'll try not to bother you to much, I certainly wouldn't want you getting the back end of Mr King " she teased grabbing a different note book she brought it forward gathering some other pens she was about to make a start on the calendar before Julia spoke once more, peeking up to her she laughed lightly nodding in acceptance. " I'll do that…I'll set alarms as a reminder, otherwise I'll get stuck in and forget! " she teased before she waved the woman goodbye, turning her attention back to the calendar she sighed running a hand down her face to look at the complete disarray. " Right…I can do this…" she said to herself before she got herself stuck in. ~~~ It was roughly just over a hour and a half when a ping started going of on her desk, so immersed in the calendar she was almost Grateful for it, without it she was almost certain she would of forgotten to get his mug, pulling away from the computer she took a small look at what she had achieved so far, it wasn't much but it was a start, jumping up from the chair she stretched a little she hadn't seen him come out of his office so she only assumed he was still there, she pondered knocking before she paused…maybe she should take him another one, she thought back to what he said , he told her he liked it black…it didn't mention anything else, heading to the machine she decided to brew him one, if it turned out he did take sugar he should of bloody well told her! ..she made it swiftly clutching it in her delicate fingers before making his way to the office she knocked on the door , waiting for him to give her permission before she entered. " I brought you a fresh Coffee Mr King…Black…if I remember right.." the smile still on her face as she came forward stepping around the desk she positioned it in front of him before grasping the old one and walking back round. " I hope you received the files you requested okay? Was they up to your impeccable standa
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rds? " she teased slightly turning herself round so she could face him properly, that and she could see that ocean once again from here and just how glorious it looked behind him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Jan-23 10:59 AM
“Fucking… finally…” The words escaped his lips in a pleased exhale, more to himself than to anyone in his office or outside of it. His hand came up to his face and rubbed at it a moment in relief. It had taken months, and there were so many discussions back and forth, but finally the deal had been accepted. They were just in the waiting stages for the contracts to be signed. Everything was thoroughly handed over to the legal team and they would be in touch with him as soon as everything was finalized. It was times like this where he felt like he could truly relax. That he had accomplished something monumental in a way and could really relish in the success of it. There were still some minor details that needed to be ironed out and quite a few more documents to be signed and scanned in, but for the most part the difficulties were gotten through. Everything was downhill from here in his experience and it was freeing to say the least. The owners of the business had been so stubborn, hadn’t wanted to give up control of their small company and it had taken so much convincing before the deal could finally be struck. Like usual, Miles wanted it, so he got it. Leaning back in his large leather chair, he idly shifted his attention to his calendar begrudgingly. Wondering just what he would be doing next. Where was he supposed to be now, and in how many different places. To his surprise, he found a half hour blue block, one that was just labeled as “Work Time”. His eyes peered down to the taskbar on his computer. It was nearly 11:30 already, and this was the first break he’d gotten all morning. No meeting, no conference call, no video sync up with legal or IT or anywhere else. He had thirty minutes to just work on what he needed to get done. “Huh… Well maybe she’s not useless…at least not yet…” He said aloud, again more to himself than to anyone else in the empty office, looking to see how much Larisa had cleaned up his calendar and noticing how meetings had been shifte
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d and moved around so he wasn’t so overbooked. Seeing so many of his appointments gone though, gave him a little bit of anxiety, a small feeling of unease. Miles was a bit of a control freak; he had to have his hands in everything at all times. So seeing so many of his appointments moved and shifted, or outright removed from his schedule sent a small shiver down his spine at the idea that he was missing something that he needed to be a part of. His hand ran his fingers through his hair and he leaned back in that chair a moment, letting his gaze turn to the view outside his floor to ceiling windows. The gentle knocking sound on his door pulled him from the daydream he was living in and in a softer tone he called out over his shoulder. “It’s open.”
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Hearing her heels he turned in his chair a moment to watch Larisa walk in. He was significantly in a better mood than he had been all morning, his face softer and a smile grin creasing his lips at her. He nodded his thanks for the refill, watching her move around his desk but surprisingly keeping his gaze somewhat respectful. When she got back to the front of his desk and asked if he’d received the files, he began to nod only to pause when he heard her tease him. That grin shifted to a bit of a smirk, and he shook his head slightly at it. “I did.. Please let Julia know I appreciate all her hard work.” A brow raised as he looked over at her with a sideways glance. If she was going to tease him, then he was going to do it right back. She couldn’t get mad at him for that, could she? Of course, he’d found that she didn’t like the way he attempted to compliment her with his looks and his statements, but perhaps a tease or two was fine then. “I assume she trained you earlier today so you’ll be able to pull the reports I need in the future?” He teased with a quiet chuckle on his lips. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Jan-23 11:50 AM
There was something so different about him now as he sat behind that desk, his face seemed lighter, his expression seemed a little smoother, there was even a small smile against his features, silhouetted in the bright sunshine coursing through the window made him stand out a lot more than he had before, she was a naive woman, of course even she could see this man was attractive even if she would never openly admit that out loud, and seeing him seem somewhat more relaxed then he had the last few times they had interacted was certainly a welcome change. When that grin spread on his face at her words she couldn't stop the rise of her brow the shake of his head and the words that followed only caused her to dramatically gasp a hand coming to clutch at her chest " Monsieur King!, comment osez-vous supposez que je n'ai pas fait ça moi-même... je suis offensé " Mr King!, how dare you assume i did not do that myself...im offended she spoke in the most dramatic voice she could, her voice in that french dialect sounded more feminine if that was even possible, it flowed of her tongue almost as easily as she spoke English, of course she probably didn't need to do it in French, But she wanted to perhaps show him that she was capable of speaking the languages she had written on her CV, after all how many people had she come across who fluffed their CVs to simply get the job? At his next playful words and the chuckle that followed she couldn't stop the small laugh that left her own lips, her hand coming up to tuck away a stray piece of hair that had come loose from around her head, this was…somehow nice, to have this moment where he seemed to be able to relax a bit, it was nice to see, at least for her, with a small shrug she clutched the mug in her fingers a little tighter perhaps afraid she might drop it. " I Will neither confirm nor deny your statement Mr King, Julia has been a wonderful help this morning and I will leave it at that…'' she teased the grin still
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Jan-23 12:39 PM
very much there on her face, the bright light from the sun shimmering against her and it was clear she was a very pretty woman, the smile only heightening those features , the bright sun illuminating those soft blonde highlights in her hair . " Have you had a good morning? I can only assume you have considering that frown that appeared to be permanently fixed to your features has slowly vanished…" she teased once more, gazing towards him almost mischievously waiting for a snarky comment to come back her way. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Jan-23 02:00 PM
Alright, if that’s how you’d like to play, let’s play then. Miles thought, hearing the sweet sound of the French language dance in his ears, and the mild dramatics that accompanied it. He had been speaking French all morning, on the phone back and forth with Francois, until the deal had finalized and everything was completed. It was easy to switch to it, his body turning so he could face her a bit more in her mock surprise and shock. Miles leaned forward, letting himself stand for the first time in quite a while it seemed, his arms reaching back over his head and a gentle groan escaping his throat in the action. “Tellement dramatique ma belle dame, c'est indigne de vous. Je suis sûr que j'ai fait bien pire que ça pour t'offenser.” “So dramatic my beautiful lady, I’m sure I’ve done far worse than that to offend you.” Miles replied smoothly, letting his words slide out of his well educated lips. Unlike before he wouldn’t get too far into her space, merely using the opportunity at the break to stand and to stretch. It wasn’t lost on him that Larisa was a lovely woman. She had curves in all the right places, hair that flowed over her shoulders in a gentle chocolate colored wave. In the light of the sun that came in through the window, not blindingly so thank goodness, her smile was radiant. He imagined it could probably make the sun dull if she tried hard enough. Taking a moment, debating whether or not he should, Miles merely leaned against his desk for a minute, his eyes never wavering to look at her. “Je peux toujours faire plus d'efforts... si tu préfères.” I can always try harder though, if you’d prefer…” That confident smirk rose on his face, but at least this time there was a playful air to his words. He was in a much better mood than he was this morning. And considering she’d made it quite clear that his advances were unwelcome ones, he simply teased her this time. He didn’t mix business and pleasure anyway, despite how much he would like to
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see just how fluent she was. “The morning was busy, if you hadn’t noticed.” He said quietly, taking his mug that she had left for him and holding it in his hand for a moment. “I thought you were supposed to be detail-oriented? So surely you had noticed that at least.” The snark was still there as he took a sip of the dark strong liquid in the mug. It was good and hot, bitter and as strong as you could get. In a word, perfect. His eyes closed for a moment just to take in the aroma and the taste before he moved the mug away and swiped his tongue over his lip to savor the taste. “I see you’ve been in my calendar.” He mentioned, turning his attention to the computer screen and the far cleaner schedule that was displayed there. “Since you’re in there. I need a few meetings scheduled for when I have time. I’ll send you an email about it so you have the list of names that I need to have individual meetings with.” Quietly, he sat back down in his chair, placing his mug of fresh coffee on the desk and leaning back so he could get a good look at her.
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“I’ll also be flying out this Friday… don’t party in the office too much while I’m away.” Miles said with a shake of his head. It wasn’t a secret to him that most of the office preferred when he was away. He had a commanding air about him, and it regularly made most of his employees nervous. Other than Julia and Larisa it seems. “Though, I’m debating whether or not I need you on the trip with me. It should be a pretty quick turnaround…” He said this nonchalantly, as if this was nothing new and the most casual thing to mention to her. He had said that she would be expected to accompany him on business trips like this, though it seemed he was seriously debating whether or not she was needed or not. Time would tell. “Unless there is.. Something Else that I can provide for you..?” He asked, that cocky grin on his face and a suggestive gleam in his pretty eyes. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Jan-23 02:04 AM
As he stood her eyes couldn't stop the involuntary way it danced across his frame especially the way he stretched so openly there in front of her though, moving her eyes away quickly she gazed upwards to catch his face as his own French dialect came out, she grinned a little harder his tone of voice sounded a little deeper in French more rough around the edges, a small laugh left her then shaking her head towards him. " vous ne m'avez pas encore vraiment offensé, mais il reste encore beaucoup de temps pour que cela change Mr King " you haven't offended me that badly yet, but there is still plenty of time for that to change Mr King she teased right back, this was nice…the gentle banter between them, and to see him seeming more relaxed then he had been the last few days. I can always try harder though if you prefer that playful grin was still very much a addition to her face that didn't seem to be vanishing yet, placing one hand on her hip she rose a brow gazing at him with a knowing look." Oh? est-ce vrai? Je ne pense pas qu'il faudrait trop d'efforts " Oh? is that so? I don't think it would take too much trying There was still that teasing note to her own voice as she spoke, watching the playful grin play against his face, she didn't mind this…not one bit, of course when he teased her about being busy she rolled her eyes lightly giving a small almost breathless chuckle. " Oh really? That's what it was? You know I wondered what you were doing here all morning, just thought you were lost staring at that ocean you seen to enjoy so much…" the cup hung idly in her fingers her eyes without even realising she was doing it lifted to gaze out to the waves she could see , and even if he was doing that which she knew very well he wasn't, she couldn't him for it, this view certain was Mediocre.
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I see you've been in my calendar " Yes I have been in your calendar…" she responded simply before he spoke of up coming meetings she nodded softly that hair coming detached from behind her ear once more. " That's not a problem, send them over and I'm sure I can find somewhere to slot them in , that is confidently timed…" she teased again I mean honestly, how could the man even function with the way his calendar was meeting after meeting scheduled all on the same day and on the same time no less! No wonder he was always so damn stressed. I'll also be flying out this Friday, don't party to much whilst I'm away She pouted rather dramatically then giving the biggest sigh she could muster. " Oh well that's a shame, here I was about to organise a tap dancing competition on that desk…" she teased before the mention of her going with him was brought up, she felt those nerves start again but quickly pushed them down not wanting to show him she was anxious about getting a place because she simply didn't want him to give the wrong impression after all. " Well if you Need me to accompany you I'm sure I can slot you in amongst my busy schedule…"
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Unless there is something else I can provide for you? The change of tone and that cocky grin returned all to quickly causing another grin of her own. " Oh no Mr King, I think you've provided enough….now if you don't mind I'm going to head back to my desk because I have a calender to be getting on with, because apparently Someone in this company as intelligent and bright as they are seems to have a problem with organisation…which I have to say was very surprising, you really should have a stern talking to them. " she teased stepping back just a little to get back towards the door. " Unless there Is anything else I can assist you with before i leave?....professionally of course…" she got in at the end just to ensure he was very aware of her position, there was no resentment or even seriousness though in her words, they were still very much playful as they had been through this entire exchange with him.
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Miles King BOT 30-Jan-23 09:16 PM
”Oh? Is that so? I don’t think it would take too much trying” You have no idea… Miles thought carefully to himself, a light shake of his head at her response to him. At least she wasn’t shouting at him this time. He also wasn’t being as forceful onto her as he would have liked to be. Which was conflicting. She was definitely attractive, beautiful in the soft sunshine that bounced off the ocean waves behind him in the window, but she worked for him. It was like having a constant cock tease just outside his door, perpetually being edged and it was frustrating. Inwardly, he hated that he told her he didn’t mix business with pleasure. He certainly didn’t, not anymore, but still he was only a man and he couldn’t help where his eyes decided to linger. She continued to tease him as he sat down, the playful tone lighting up her features as well as the air around her. Miles decided she was much prettier when she was this way, even though he found her cute when she was angry too. A sly grin spread over his mouth listening to her fake surprise. “Well the view out there is surely better than the… Mediocre one in here…” He responded, almost coldly though he still had that air of playful jest about him. If he was unimpressive, she was surely mediocre right? As he continued to speak to her in a fairly polite manner he paused when she mentioned she’d hold a tap dancing competition on his desk. “As long as that’s the only thing you're wearing… I don’t see a problem with that…” He snickered a little at the thought, doing his best to appear calm as the idea of her in just tap dancing shoes on his desk played tricks with his head. “I might even postpone my trip.. Act as a ‘special judge’...” Stop it Miles “I’ll let you know if I end up needing you to come with me on Friday or not.” He replied nonchalantly to her, paying no mind to the nervousness that had dusted across her features at the idea. Instead he found he preferred to listen as she spoke of someone who she tho
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ught was intelligent and bright, but apparently had had a problem with organization. No doubt with her tone and words and the way she requested he have a stern talking to them, she was obviously talking about himself. “Sounds like I should probably fire them. Incompetence like that sounds intolerable.” He remarked before letting his thoughts dance with the idea of what else she could do for him. She had brought him another coffee, unprompted, which he did appreciate while he sat in that leather chair. He was already seeing the progress she was making with his calendar and the meetings that would need to be scheduled. And Julia seemed to like her, at least more than his other picks for secretaries, even coming upstairs to help train Larisa and taking time out of her day to do so. It didn’t take long for him to imagine her on her knees in front of him though. His stomach flipping in anticipation of the idea before he cleared his throat to answer her. Stop it Miles.. “There’s quite a lot I could have you…assist.. Me with… however, none of it would be professional I’m afraid.” He nearly purred, not daring to get out of his chair and instead doing his best not to stare too harshly at her when she’d turned to leave while asking that question. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 31-Jan-23 09:12 AM
The view out there is surely better then the Mediocre one In here ones in here Larisa couldn't stop the wide grin that spread against her face then, Oh he was clearly a little bit hurt by her comments from earlier, clearly he had assumed she was talking about him with what she had to say, a small chuckle left her at her own thoughts shrugging lightly towards him. " Oh I don't know I would say the view in here is definitely better than mediocre…" she teased waiting to catch his gaze before she nodded towards the large window behind him. " That ocean view is nothing to complain about after all…." His next comments about her tap dancing had her arching her brow towards him, though the grin had never left her face. " Careful Mr King, your have people talking about us, besides…I'm sure you could find another woman to tap dance for you, would appear your a popular man after all…" of course she was no fool she had seen the tabloids seen the articles about him, the cities biggest playboy, the cities wealthiest playboy no less, she was sure with a click of his fingers he could get most women doing whatever he desired for him, and she was sure he did, that someone just wasn't going to be her, his joke about himself had her laughing brightly, she was going to respond but instead decided against it , instead she simply relished in this moment of tranquillity between the two, he was a lot more relaxed now, and she had to admit she liked this Miles King, he was easy to joke with right now it would seem and his face seemed a lot more relaxed then it had there other previous encounters. His final tease however had her pausing at the door that she had finally managed to reach, gazing back at him she gave him an almost playful scowl. " Mr King, may I remind you of our earlier Boundaries talk? If you like I could schedule one in on that calendar. I'm sure I'll find a space somewhere just for that…" she teased, finally opening the door. ' Please let me know if you require me
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to come on the trip at the weekend, some notice would be preferred so i can make arrangements for myself to travel alongside you, we wouldn't want to leave it last minute and end up sharing a room together would we….that certainly wouldn't be professional at all…" she said giving him one final grin before finally leaving the room, the door clicking shut behind her as she left. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 31-Jan-23 09:30 PM
The little chuckle, a gentle flighty laugh. She didn’t even realize what the sound did to him. The way her smile lit up her facial features and made her eyes glitter. She had no idea. Couldn’t possibly have a damn clue, otherwise she certainly would have stopped. Likely shouted at him for it. And I should keep it that way… stop it Miles. “At least the ocean captures your attention.” He said mildly to her, his mind flashing with the idea of going out on his yacht sometime, to really try and get away from it all. It was what he usually daydreamed about, just going away and breathing. Of course that’s not something he could really do. The tabloids and paparazzi were a constant threat, and even as he thought this, he was sure she knew that too. No rest for the wicked, and Miles was as bad as they come. He had thought perhaps, that being so public with his personal affairs would bore people, they’d leave him be. It was just another Mile’s King sex story, nothing new. But no matter how hard he tried, it usually ended up on some front page somewhere. At least now when he had call girls at his penthouse, he was a little more discreet about them being there. If not for his own sake, but for theirs. It wasn’t easy being called a whore in public like that, and Miles detested the way some reporters would label them like that. To him, they were a means to an end, a necessary release of the stress he endured. They had an important job and he respected them for it. “I’m sure you’re already a headliner in a tabloid somewhere, just because you work for me.” He said with a bit of a scoff on the end of his words. Though he left the topic of that debate at that. The idea of it soured his mood and he was in such a good one right now. Instead he focused on what she mentioned, the idea of a meeting to discuss boundaries and Miles couldn’t help chuckling a little at it. Who was she? The sexual harassment police? He was starting to think Larisa was an obnoxious tease mixed with a bit
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of a prude. Make up your mind woman...Or I'll make it up for you. Stop It Miles! “I’m sure a meeting like that could be arranged… if necessary…” he said quietly, raising a brow at her. Her teases were giving the distinct impression that she’d prefer he push those boundaries she kept mentioning, though instead he just gave her a quick nod in acknowledgement regarding the travel arrangements. Whether they got one room or two didn’t matter to him. Wherever there was a bed, he was happy enough on trips like that. And the idea of sharing it with a beautiful woman..well.. Damn it, Stop it Miles
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Once Larisa had shut the door, Miles leaned back in his chair, shifting to get himself a bit more comfortable. That half hour break he’d been given would be up soon and he had to get his mind back into the next meetings and calls ahead. “Bechtel… Bechtel… I’ve heard that name before… but where?” He wondered aloud, having thought about it for some of the weekend and the day Larisa interviewed with him. Miles hadn’t bothered looking it up, it didn’t seem that interesting to him nor important. But now he was wondering if he should have. If there was something to it. And why it kept pecking at his brain so much. So, before jumping on a conference call with his legal team to discuss the finer points of the deal that had gone down this morning, Miles pulled up to his computer and typed in the search bar of google. “Bechtel”, just to see what would pop up. What he found wasn’t what he expected. He knew he had heard the name before, it just hadn’t been one he could put his finger on. And he certainly hadn’t realized that Bechtel had a daughter. “This complicates things…” Miles grumbled aloud. While not as big as King’s A & I, Bechtel Assets and Finances weren’t someone to just dismiss. The man who ran it was very successful, which begged the question that seemed at the forefront of Miles’ mind now. Why would Larisa join King’s A&I if she already had access to a family business that had the potential to be just as good? His phone on his desk rang, and Miles quietly pressed the answer button to have it on speaker while he drafted an email. The men and women on the call began fairly quickly and Miles sat quiet to listen to their reports and findings regarding the new business that he’d invested in. All the while, his fingers worked on the email to send to Larisa.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-Feb-23 05:55 AM
Larisa left the room with the same smile on her face that she had worn the entire time she was in there, there was something so different about him then, more relaxed more happy and comfortable, she found she didn't mind that Miles very much, the more relaxed happy to joke Miles, she found actually the man to be a little more appealing then he was before, not that she would dwell on those thoughts much before making her way over to the coffee machine, making herself a black coffee with two sugars she made her way back to her desk moving to sit back down she sighed deeply gazing at the calendar that was still up on her computer screen, she had made a dent and she was happy with that, bringing the coffee to her lips she took a big sip of it and was about to make a start on the work again before she heard the distinct sound of her phone ringing in her bag, reaching down she pulled it out seeing it was her father she groaned inwardly….he had already given her a lecture about suggesting working here and now she was she was almost sure he would have more complaints to make, she contempted briefly if she really needed to answer it before deciding she better. " Hello, papà " she spoke her voice soft though held a little reservation for what he might say before his booming voice cams through, no English was spoken his deep Italian accent radiating through the speaker on her phone even without being on loud speaker she was sure if someone wanted to they would hear the angered shouts on the other end, she gazed at Mr King's door hoping to god he didn't come out or couldn't hear the conversation.
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" padre, sei ragionevole, questa è la mia vita e la mia vita scegliere dove lavorare o no, voglio farmi un nome, proprio come volevi che facessi e ora che ti lamenti? " Father, you are being unreasonable, this is my life and my life to choose where i work or not, i want to make a name for myself, just like you wanted me to do and now that I am complaining? she didn't raise her voice, not once as she spoke, her Italian accent was much clearer and very easily spoken a clear indication she knew the language well, the words slipped of her tongue just as easily as English did, her hand came up to pinch the bridge of her nose as more complaints and reservations came through the phone from her father, a deep sigh pushed out of her lungs twisting in the chair to gaze out to the city skyline, almost wishing she could see the ocean that at least would of distracted her more then the aggravated man on the other end of her phone. " padre, devi rilassarti, non sono qui per nessun altro motivo se non per fare un buon lavoro e dimostrare a me stesso e agli altri che sono capace di fare quello che so di essere, nonostante la sua reputazione questo è padre d'affari, puro e semplice, amo ti preoccupi così tanto per me ma non è necessario, sono una donna adulta, padre, posso gestire lo." father, you must relax, i am not here for any other reason then to do good job and prove to myself and others i am capable of doing what i know i am, despite his reputation this is business father, pure and simple, i love you worry for me so much but you don't need to, i am grown woman father i can handle this. the older man on the other end seemed to relax just a little, even though it was clear he wasn't happy about the current situation he seemed to at least accept what was going on, but not before giving his stern warning if he overstepped the professional line with her things would not be made easy for him which she caused her to grimace, she knew what her father could be capable of wi
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th his Italian routes but she hoped at least he would accept what she said to hin, and he at least promised he wouldn't get involved more unless he instigated it first, a small conversation followed before finally they finished, she groaned setting her phone down and silencing it now she didn't need to be distracted anymore. She took a moment to gaze outside the window taking in the city view from here she could almost see her father's building of in the distance, he didn't like Miles, that was clear not so much because of his business but because of the reputation he had seemed to portray himself, his womanising ways as her father had put it, That isn't something a man in his position does, he should conduct himself with dignity and respect, not allowing whores to roam in his bed Those words made her frown, sure he had a reputation but he was also highly successful though that seemed to be washed on him, his personality and traits were what seemed to bother him more. She shook her head deciding to pay it no attention when she turned back to her computer seeing the email pop up on her screen she smiled shaking her head a little before composting a email back, once it was sent she wrote down the two appointments he needed for the week ensuring she kept them safe as she made work on his calendar once more and finding a perfect space for this boundaries discussion ensuring she put that in bold lettering so it would stand out in a few days time, no better time than the present to get that done right?
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Miles King BOT 02-Feb-23 11:59 AM
Miles sat back in his chair, a hand coming up to grasp his chin as he contemplated what he’d found out. He was barely listening to his legal team on the speaker phone, just quietly agreeing in little sounds or disagreeing in others. When the call was nearly through, that was when he spoke up. “Adrian. Hold back on the call would you?” He said and got confirmation from the man on the call that he’d hang back for a few minutes. “Something I can help you with Sir?” Adrian’s voice was hesitant, wondering if there was perhaps something he’d done wrong and that was why Mr. King had wanted him to hang back. “Yeah… Do we have any legal issue with having someone from Bechtel Assets and Finances working here?” Miles asked, once he knew that the lawyer and himself were the only ones on the call. There was a bit of quiet on the line, before Adrian spoke again. “I… I don’t think so. Did they sign an NDA? And a Non-Compete form?” He asked. Miles brought up Larisa’s personnel file, scanned through the documents before answering. “Yes. That’s standard for when someone starts.” “Then we should be good. With those documents signed, they’re legally obligated not to disclose any King’s A&I secrets or trade deals with any other company outside of the organization Sir.” Adrian continued, sounding very matter of fact through the desk phone. Miles grimaced a little. “Even if it’s a family business, correct?” “Correct Sir.” “Good. Thank you Adrian.” “Of course Sir.”
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With that out of the way, a little legal reassurance, Miles ended the call and went back to his work. The day dragged on, well past lunch and into the evening by the time he’d checked his email and his calendar again. Sure enough true to her word, Larisa had scheduled a half hour meeting with the two individuals he needed to speak with, finding the time where they wouldn’t conflict with other appointments that he needed to attend to as well. The boundaries discussion made him smirk at its placement. Thursday afternoon during lunch. Perfect he thought, a wry smirk creasing his lips. The rest of the day dragged on. Miles didn’t have to leave his office for further meetings or in person conferences which was nice. Constantly trying to make it to every meeting he was exhausting when the meetings were made on different floors or different conference rooms. Having Larisa organize his calendar the way that she was, meant that he was beginning to not need to run around so damn much. A few people he had come to his office, checked in by Larisa as appointments that she would have made and had meetings there instead of him constantly having to go through the building to meet with others. Still with all that she had accomplished, and all the work she’d put in to try and clean up his daily work life balance, he still hadn’t emerged from the office around 5:30pm; typically when the office was emptying out for the evening or making way for the evening shifts who’d come on board for any overnight phone calls and tasks. The sun had dipped low by this point casting a golden orange gleam across his office and the lobby where Larisa sat. She would have received a message earlier in the day from Julia, letting her know of her schedule from 8am until 5pm with an hour break for lunch during the day.
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Her message had been a simple one, that Monday through Friday she’d work with the weekends off. And while Miles might expect her to come in earlier or stay later those shouldn’t be more than few or far between according to Julia. He wouldn’t leave the office, continuing to work on the next project that needed doing, the next documents he needed reviewing, and whatever else to keep him busy. He’d long since finished his second cup of coffee that Larisa had brought to him, the mug left on the edge of his desk while he sat and buried himself in his mountain of work. This was just how he was, a workaholic on a good day and a playboy on others. A lot of his day however, had consisted of doing research on the Bechtel family business, his face screwed up in thought at why Larisa would want to stay here when she had her own corporation she could be working for and running. His search had taken him through the stock exchange of the Bechtel business, any gossip that was being shared online about Larisa or her family or the business in general. How the business was doing and overall just getting a feel of some kind of the practices that could be expected out of them. “Interesting… “ he said thoughtfully, more to himself than anyone else since no one was in the office with him. His gaze turned to the window, looking out on the dying sunshine over the waves and he considered calling his favorite call girls for a celebration tonight. It had been a stressful time lately, and Miles was due for a destressing session. The thought brought a relaxed smile to his face, his eyes closing momentarily to consider who would be the lucky one tonight to join him for a night where neither would be sleeping. Instead of a fiery red head or a beautiful blonde, Larisa’s face popped into his head, with her beautiful brunette curls and sassy attitude. He could easily imagine his secretary leaned over and begging for more of him. His eyes snapped open to clear the thought from his head, his abdom
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Feb-23 04:43 AM
The rest of the day for the most part sped away with Larisa, she was so focused on her work she simply hadn't stopped, she didn't even eat lunch but that wasn't something so out of the ordinary for her, when she got stuck into work she simply focused far to hard on that to really focus on anything else, and for her first task she wanted as much as possible to sort his schedule out, the man didn't need to be working as hard as he was, meetings after meetings, calls after calls, it was no wonder he was a grumbling mess, I mean honestly how would the man even be able to juggle three calls at a time?? That's what she had found was happening over lapping phone calls and that certainly wouldn't do. She had managed to get most of his schedule sorted just a few little things to sort, she had even made reservations with the understanding they were made as a just incase promise he did require her to travel on Friday, she didn't know if she even was but she wanted to at least make sure all her basis were covered, a few occasions her eyes lifted to the door, he hadn't emerged once from there, a few meetings had occurred a few she had sorted and took them in for, but otherwise he hadn't once emerged, she could only imagine he was doing whatever it was he needed to do, she couldn't help but wonder if he truly needed to do as much, if he even wanted to sometimes, surely a man would want a little bit of piece occasionally? Then again thinking back to her father and how he was growing up she wondered if he even could really take a step back without thinking about it , at least a little. It was getting late now she wasn't even aware of the time when she finally stretched back on her chair gazing at the now well organised schedule with a large grin and sense of pride at what she had achieved and on her first day no less! Peeking down to the time it was definitely very the time she was required to work, not that she was planning on claiming the money for the extra hours, she ra
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rely did, the sun was setting down the sun casting that deeper orange glow around the office her eyes peering out to watch the golden pomelo colour dancing over all the tall buildings, she twisted her chair round so she could see it better her eyes dancing over the scenery….okay so maybe the view wasn't so mediocre after all….
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Reaching out she grasped her mug, the coffee within it all cold now causing her to grimace her stomach aching at the realisation she hadn't eaten, reaching for her phone she pulled it out noticing no messages from Connor she frowned why did she expect anything from him? Why did she expect a message? Why was she disappointed she didn't? This was nothing new, though was it to much to ask for A hope your first day is going well….How's it going? …are you settled?... nothing…she frowned seeing she did how ever have several messages from her friends, at least they cared. Shoving her phone back into her bag she turned back to her computer switching everything of and saving anything she needed, tidying her notebooks and popping her pens back she stood up stretching herself out feeling that ache in her back from where she had arched over her desk so long, grasping her mug she went to wash it up, she pondered if she should let him know she was going….would he expect her to? Glancing at the time she wondered if he would grumble at her for staying late…it was possible…then again it might give her more brownie points as to her work ethics. It really could go any which way! But even still, she didn't want to leave without at least telling him she was going. Placing her washed up mug on the side she dried her hands before making her way to the office, she knocked gently waiting for his response before finally opening the door, she didn't go right in instead stood in the doorway with a small smile on her face. " I'm heading home Mr King, is there anything you need before I go? " her eyes however soon danced up to see the sun setting right near that ocean in the distance, the colours were simply stunning she had the most ridiculous urge to simply drive there now, sit on the beach and finish watching it…maybe she would…she could do that, what was she rushing home for anyway? @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Feb-23 10:35 AM
Before he realized it, the sun had nearly set and the lights downtown were flickering on to brighten the oncoming night sky. Miles likely didn’t have to do as much as he did, and could probably delegate most of his duties that he took on to other managers on his team or even to Larisa herself. However, he liked being able to know exactly what was going on, when it was happening. It’s just how he was wired, and really it was how he was raised. Always be on top of everything, never let anyone catch you in weakness or they’ll walk all over you. The whole toxic masculinity thing wrapped in a well manicured bow. And while that normally wouldn’t be a good thing for most anyone, for Miles it worked. For his company, it had exploded in growth since he took it over from his father. The amount of wealth he created in the years since becoming it’s CEO was damn near record breaking in such a short time, so for at least Miles, the methods and the controlling nature he had over his company and the work he needed doing was working. So why fix something, if it’s not broken. As evening took hold, the door to his office rang out with a gentle knock that made him turn and look over at it quizzically. Was someone still here? He normally was the only one in the office at this hour. Who had stayed as late as he had? ”I’m heading home Mr. King, is there anything you need before I go?” Miles glanced at the time, and then outside at the darkening sky, the last rays of sun dancing over the ocean waves. Why was Larisa still here? Didn’t Julia tell her she could leave around 5pm? Without a word, his brow creasing a little at the idea that perhaps Julia had forgotten, which was unlike her, Miles shut his laptop and exhaled heavily, contemplating if there was anything that he needed from her. When nothing came to mind, he merely stood and packed up his things into his briefcase. “No, I don’t think so.” He said, his voice quite with a trace of being tired. Perhaps a call girl would wai
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t tonight, his heart just wasn’t in it. A thought struck him as that crossed his mind. It was getting late, and while he didn’t know exactly how Larisa commuted to the office, it was going to be darker sooner rather than later. The idea of a woman on her own in the dark wasn’t something Miles was comfortable with. Regardless of who it was. “It’s quite late. I’ll walk you out..” This wasn’t up for debate not with the finality in his voice, walking with purpose towards the office door and holding his arm out to lead her back towards the lobby and the elevator. If she would allow it, Miles would actually wait at her desk while she gathered anything else that she might need to take home with her. Her bag or what have you before leading her in a polite and actually considerate way into the lift. Even holding the doors open for her to step in, clearly not allowing his new personal assistant to leave unattended. Once inside and the doors closed, Miles hit the lobby floor turning his head to look over at Larisa quietly. “How did you commute here Ms. Bechtel? Did you drive or something?” It was an honest question, wondering how she got to the office and debating if there was a need to take her home as well. Miles might be a playboy, but he wasn’t about to let anything happen to her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Feb-23 12:59 PM
Larisa came in just a little bit more to look at him better in the fading light behind his desk, he looked so tired then, she almost wanted to get at him a bit for perhaps not taking care of himself better, the man was a workaholic she certainly didn't need him to tell her that to know, but the way he gazed at her and outside his window let her know he right then was more concerned about why she was still there so late, and perhaps she would of told him had he not gotten himself up from the desk and started to pack away his things. " Well alright, I thought I should at least say I was going before I headed out, I don't know if that is proper protocol here but…I try to be polite at least sometimes…." She teased her grin soon returning to her face before he suggested walking her out, her brow raised a little at that statement, was he suddenly concerned about leaving her to leave so late? He really didn't need to be, she was more than capable of taking care of herself, and the can of Pepper spray she carried around in her purse certainly gave her more confidence in going about her business so late at night, she may of argued that point with him if she hadn't caught the seriousness in his tone letting her know that regardless of what she might say or do he was going to be walking her out of this building. She stepped away from the door then so he could exit, making her way over to her desk she ensured she had saved everything she needed to before shutting down the computer, quickly jotting down a few notes of things she needed to complete tomorrow before organising it all neatly at her desk, she could feel his presence there but paid it no mind placing the few items she needed into her bag before flinging it over her shoulder, she couldn't stop the small smile that creased her features at his now gentleman ways as he assisted her to the lift, even holding the door open for her as she gracefully stepped in and leaned against the cool structure on the opposite sid
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e to him before the doors firmly closed behind them and they started their descent. Her eyes moved to his face as he questioned her, that smile only growing a bit more. " Oh no I walked…took me about an hour but its fine.." she teased waving her hand. " A bit of cardio never does someone any harm right?.." she teased before chuckling a little at his expression if it had distorted with concern like she believed it would. " I'm joking Mr King, I have my car parked just outside so I'll be perfectly safe getting home, though I was considering driving to the beach to watch the last of the sunset…all though I fear I may be a little bit late for that, I got submerged in the work I was doing and didn't realise how late it was…" she grimaced a little perhaps thinking he may get at her a bit for that, but she hoped at least he would see that she was committed to the job in hand. " I'm assuming you've got some flashy car stashed in an underground car park here somewhere right? With guards at every door…" she teased before the lift doors pinged and she stepped out waiting for him to join her before making her way towards the door, the sun still very much there though it was already getting darker outside a sure sign she probably wouldn't make the sunset entirely. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Feb-23 04:47 PM
”Oh no I walked… took me about an hour but is fine.. A bit of cardio never does someone any harm right?” If she was looking for a reaction, she’d certainly get one. Miles looked at her a little in disbelief. She had walked here? Could she not afford a car or at least a taxi or public transit? His shock was replaced quickly with concern. He was about to ask her where exactly she lived so he could just take her home instead of having her walk, when she confirmed that she was only teasing him. “You seem to enjoy teasing me Ms. Bechtel.” Miles said smoothly as the elevator had continued downward. A sly grin creased his face and his free hand stuffed itself into his suit pants. He shook his head a little and the slight curl to his hair bounced a bit at the movement. “If I didn’t know better, I’d say you’ve got a thing for me…” As he spoke and the numbers on the elevator continued to count down, Miles leaned a little closer to Larisa, bending a little so his shoulder was dangerously close to touching her own. It gave him a good enough angle to tease into her ear without getting too close to piss her off again. Hopefully. “Not that I mind of course…” The doors to the elevator dinged and he had slowly righted himself, watching her carefully as she left the lift and waited for him to join her. The grin on his face spread a bit further. It took on a more satisfied character, like he was proud of the statement she’d made but also not surprised by it either. “I have several actually, but not parked here.” He responded in a more matter of fact way as they both walked forward into the empty lobby. “One for every day of the week if I really was so inclined. Today however, I had my driver take me in.”
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His attention turned only briefly towards the reception desk, where a man sat where Rosie had been there this morning. He peered up over the top of his computer monitor, a look of anxious anticipation for the instructions that were imminent. “Have my car pulled around.” Miles said flatly, and the receptionist nodded a few times in response. “Of course Mr. King.” He dialed a number on the desk phone and spoke into the headset once the line was answered. “Mr. King is ready.” “Just have it pulled around. I’ll be back shortly.” Miles cut him off, and the receptionist relayed the message to the driver on the call with a quick nod. Miles turned his attention back to Larisa, striding forward to meet up with her. If she had parked just outside, then he’d at least walk her to her car then. He noticed that it wasn’t too dark, perhaps the tinting of his windows upstairs had made it seem darker than usual. Even still, he felt more comfortable with the idea that he got her safely to her vehicle since no one else would be around. “The beach is lovely this time of day. Perhaps if you leave on time tomorrow, you’ll be able to catch the sunset before it’s gone.” His voice teased her. She actually had impressed him a little, being so dedicated to her job. It was her first day, he expected several mistakes and missed appointments. He expected that he would have to tell her how to do her job multiple times before she actually could get it right, and even then it likely wouldn’t have been any good anyway. It had been the same with his previous personal assistants; he hadn’t thought Larisa any different then them in skills. For once, Miles was glad to be wrong in this endeavor. “Where are you parked?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Feb-23 10:51 PM
You seem to enjoy teasing me Ms Bechtel Her eyes flicked up to his face noticing the sky grin against it, his hand stuffed I'm his pocket seeming very proud of himself in that moment that he apparently caught her doing something that perhaps he wanted her to do and clearly liked, what was wrong with a bit of teasing? It was fun, she was having fun teasing him especially when he was in the right frame of mind to tease her right back, she would be lying if she said she hadn't at least enjoyed there little back and forths today. If I didn't know any better I'd say you had a thing for me… She snorted quickly, shaking her head at his ridiculousness giving the most dramatic eye roll she could, her arms come up to fold around her chest one brow arched as she looked rather defiantly over to him, even if the soft teasing expression she bad been sporting most of the day was still there. " You're so full of yourself you know that? Honestly with a ego that big I'm surprised you fit through the doors here easily…" her tone still playful finally moving her eyes away to see how close to the lobby they were, honestly where did this guy get of thinking every damn woman in the city wanted a piece of him? She was right about his Ego…though a small part of her couldn't exactly say she didn't at least understand why women flocked to him, he wasn't exactly ugly…she could at least admit that, standing in the elevator with him with that sly grin on his face , he was handsome…flicking her eyes away she grumbled to her self inwardly, but that did not mean she wanted the man, she wasn't as stupid or naive , as some of those women, to get lured into the dragon's den and be another knot on Miles King's bed post. As he admitted about his cars and she see the absolute happiness that come over his face had her chuckling. " I can't say I'm surprised, different make and model for every day I'm sure….you seem to like flashing of what you have Mr King, I would be disappointed if y
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ou wasn't the same way with your vehicles and home…" her mind wondered to his place of residence then, she bet it was gorgeous and over the top lavish of course! She wouldn't be surprised if he had naked maids walking around polishing his vehicles, the thought had her chuckling to herself a little…it really wouldn't surprise her one bit if he did.
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Stepping into the lobby she stepped forward only pausing when Miles did to talk to the man behind the counter who she saw almost tense up the second Miles attention was on him, as he requested the limo she couldn't stop another chuckle from leaving her. " Limo? Really?...can't even drive yourself anywhere huh Mr Important?..." she teased, stepping outside into the open she felt the air had grown a little colder then the soft breeze blowing against her face causing her hair to trail behind her in soft gentle waves, tugging her bag up her shoulder more her smile softened at the mention of the beach but chuckling as he did finally mention how late she was leaving. " Listen ….I know I was late leaving today, but I was so close to finishing that mess of a schedule for you, and I was determined to get it done before I left, I hate leaving a job half done I'd rather stay over a little to finish it, otherwise I just think about it all night anyway…" she teased giving him a small smile. " And I plan to leave on Time tomorrow and head to the beach, its been such a long time since I've been there….so tomorrow I will, and I'll remember to bring a blanket to, seems its still not so warm in the evening here yet…" Continuing her step forward she pointed to her black convertible jaguar parked over on the side. " Just here Mr King…" reaching for her fob she pressed a button the car flashing into life reaching for the boot she placed her bag there before stepping round to the drivers side. " Thank you for walking me to my car, it was very kind of you, not that you really needed to, I'm more than capable of taking care of myself…but I appreciate it all the same.." she opened the car door leaning over it just a bit she wanted to ask him questions, she wanted to get at him a bit for working so much she could see the tiredness behind his eyes but that really wasn't her place to say anything. " I'll see you bright and early in the morning Mr King, don't be late this time…otherwise
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your leave me no choice but to email my boss about you, and let me tell you, you don't want to get on the wrong side of him…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Feb-23 07:06 PM
Her comment to him about being full of himself, while otherwise true, made Miles chuckle a little but he didn’t say anything towards it. Letting the comment hang a little in the air. Perhaps he was a bit overly confident, but was that really such a bad thing? However her comment regarding his vehicles and his apparent joy for owning so many made him raise a brow at her. It wasn’t like she didn’t come from some kind of wealth, surely she had things that were extravagant in some nature that she enjoyed. So did Miles, and that happened to be his vehicle collection. He was proud of the cars he had collected over the years and would often drive them to show them off. What was the point in owning one if it collected dust in a garage after all. ”Limo? Really? Can’t even drive yourself anywhere huh Mr. Important?” “It’s a Bentley actually, and I can.” Miles corrected her, following her out in the cool breeze outside. “I had a conference call this morning at 7. Would you have preferred I work and drive at the same time? How irresponsible Ms. Know it all.” While still playful, there was a bit more coldness to his tone. Hadn’t she seen that already on his calendar? Perhaps not, she does start at 8… Regardless, he continued onward, walking in easy strides next to Larisa and listening to her as she explained why she ran late leaving the office. It was that dedication to her job that he was impressed by, and her reasoning for being late to leave. “Your dedication is admirable, just don’t let it interfere with your personal life.” He said quietly. It was almost like he was telling himself that, though he certainly said it aloud for her to hear and adhere to. Hearing the horn beep of the car she drove, he smirked and looked at her incredulously
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“And you got on me for being driven in, but you’re driving a Jaguar? Quite the double standard you keep.” He teased her, watching her carefully put her bag away in the trunk of the car, and then walk around to the driver’s side door. Miles couldn’t help but admire the little convertible a bit. He liked cars, they were always something that he enjoyed driving and watching. A marvel of human ingenuity and with the class to show it. “It’s my pleasure Ms. Bechtel…” His dark eyes watched her lean, and could see the glimmer of curiosity in her face. If she had wanted to ask something, she certainly could have, but instead she continued the tease, and he smirked at her and shook his head. Watching her closely made him want to tease her more. She was fun when she wasn’t being stuffy. ”I’ll see you bright and early in the morning Mr. King, don’t be late this time… otherwise you leave me no choice but to email my boss about you and let me tell you, you don’t want to get on the wrong side of him…” He took a step forward into the car door she leaned on, though not enough to force it further open or force it to close on her while she stood there. Just enough to give that presence of being, that he could open that door and put himself very close against her if he so wanted to. Of course, Miles was a gentleman, and would never do such a thing in public unless there was consent on both ends. Considering Larisa never gave any, then he wouldn’t continue further than this. The mixed signals she gave made him want to reach out, hold her by the chin and make her look up at him, capture those eyes with his and make her beg him for more than just a tease. Instead he just leaned close so she would have to listen carefully to his words, keeping his voice low in that soft purring tone it had. “I wouldn’t dream of it. Drive Safely With that, he stepped away, turning a quarter turn and nodding his head in a quiet respectful bow. His hand remained in his suit pocket, his b
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“See you in the morning Ms. Bechtel..” Miles said this over his shoulder, striding away back towards the front of the building. His Bentley had been pulled around, and the driver stood waiting for him to climb inside. It was black as night with dark tinted windows and shone as if it had been freshly washed. It likely had. The driver wore a dark gray button down suit jacket with a white shirt and black tie. His slacks were the same dark gray, and he even wore an older style driving cap. Miles took one quick glance at Larisa before turning and nodding to his driver, who immediately opened the back door of the Bentley so Miles could slide fluidly inside. Once seated, his driver made quick work of getting back in himself and pulling out of the large empty lot of the building. While the car moved, Miles kept his eyes trained on the Jaguar in the lot, hoping to see her pull out herself. It wasn’t that he truly cared for Larisa really, it was the principle of the thing. You just didn’t let a lady walk alone at night. Even in as nice a district as this it wasn’t work the risk. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Feb-23 01:06 AM
It's a Bentley actually, and I can…. A small delightfully humorous chuckle left her lips then at his words, gazing up to him with wonder, god he was something else, of course It was a Bentley. She wasn't expecting some simple Limo here, she was sure it was flashy and stood out like a sore thumb, she was almost certain this man wouldn't be driven in, or drive anything that didn't shout look at me. " Oh I apologise, a Bentley….how awful of me to assume it was anything other than such an amazing piece of manufacturing…" she teased her delicate fingers pushing the bag up her shoulder more, of course his next teasing words only caused her to laugh brighter shaking her head. " Oh you just couldn't wait to tell me that huh?...Mr I'm so busy I can't drive myself around these days…" she teased, her eyes gazing around the fairly empty lot it seemed they were really the only ones here most people had clearly already gone apart from the security and perhaps the few people who may work in the building to keep things running smoothly. Just don't let it interfere with your personal life
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She found her face distorting at his words, pondering the personal life he was referring to, sure she had friends and she enjoyed seeing them and socialising, but her home life? She was more then happy staying here if it meant avoiding that, all she ever felt at home was annoyance and frustration, being around a man who didn't know what day it was never mind what she might be doing with hers, sure it might not of always been like this, he wasn't always like this when they first met they were of very similar mindsets, both of them driven with passion and determination to do well in there careers, both of them striving for perfection, socialising together, holidays together…thinking about to those days filled her with a sadness she certainly couldn't comprehend…things changed, dramatically overnight, and she thought with time things might return to how they were…but nearly eight months on, and things were worse then she ever imagined they could be, she pushed those thoughts away however giving him a smaller smile. " Don't worry Mr King, I'll ensure it doesn't interfer to much…." Her chuckle soon returned as he chastised her over her choice of Vehicle, her eyes looking over it before giving a small shrug. " It's an old model…I worked hard to purchase it, I'm sure it'd be a brass coin In comparison to the vehicles I can only imagine are glimmering in your garage at home…" she teased leaning over the top of her car door, she couldn't help admire him in the soft evening light despite her teasing even she couldn't deny he was a good looking man, it really was no surprise why he had females tripping over their heels to be close to him, before she truly knew what was going on he was stepping forward his body getting much closer to her so she could smell that deep musky scent of his cologne more prominently, her fingers clutched the door just a little tighter the warmth of his breath pushing over her ear as his dark words broke free from his lips causing another smile to
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crease ber features. " Well I'll certainly try, though those intersections are sure fun to weave down…" she teased her eyes following him as he turned around pushing her body off the car ready to step back into it. " See you bright and early Mr King…." She caught the stretched out Bentley then glimmering perfectly in the evening sun, it was flash and far to over the top even the driver was dressed impeccably causing her to chuckle silently to herself shaking her head. " God your such a goddamn show of…" she muttered to herself before she finally slipped into the car shutting the door softly behind her and placing her belt on, she peeked out the window just catching the glimmer of him as he slipped into that car and the door was shut behind him, starting her engine she wasted no time in turning her Vehicle around and leaving the parking lot heading of in the opposite direction to he went, checking out the vehicle as he vanished of down the road the smile still very much there as she pondered what tomorrow would bring for them, and honestly? She was looking forward to it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Feb-23 10:24 AM
Once confirmed that she had set off and he no longer needed to monitor his PA, Miles turned his head to the front and leaned back in the seat. His eyes closed for a few minutes, just enjoying the silence that the ride would bring. The gentle hum of the engine, the quiet sound of the wheels spinning on the pavement and the light movements the car made were relaxing and could easily put the man to sleep if he wasn’t careful. The only disturbance he got was a vibration in his pocket, which he lifted his head and looked down at perplexed. Pulling his cell phone out, he unlocked the screen to see the text message that had come through. ”Confirming you are arriving on Friday for the inspection of the property?” Miles nodded and responded back. His company managed several different businesses, and invested in others. If the business wasn’t doing well, it was liquidated and sold off for any profit it could garner. If it was a profitable business, but ill-managed, then he would take it over; a buyout and run the property himself with teams of people that he trusted. This was one such property. It was beautifully located and had the potential for real growth in the area, but the owners of it were getting older and having a hard time keeping up with it. So Miles had bought them out so they could retire and the property could be maintained to a better standard. Now it was time to inspect it, make sure that the standard that was being implemented was high enough. As the car continued on to take him to his penthouse home, he wondered whether or not he actually needed to take Larisa with him. It would just be an inspection, something quick for the weekend, returning to normal functions on Sunday after arriving on Friday. I suppose I’ll just see how she does this week… Miles thought, his leg crossing at the ankle over his knee while he leaned back. The ride was quiet otherwise, pulling up to his building a few moments later. His door opened and he stepped out into his buil
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ding, traveling on autopilot into the elevator and up to his penthouse.
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His night ended up being pretty mild, ordering take out from a restaurant and having it delivered up to his room, relaxing, reading a book and then doing a small workout afterwards. Removing his shirt and stepping into the shower he let the water run through him while he continued to think over the day. It still bothered him a little that Larisa had sought out a position with his company instead of just working at her family business. Did that mean that her family business wasn’t doing as well? It’s possible. Perhaps she just wanted somewhere else to work? Again, possible. Or maybe she’s fishing for better business practices for her family to utilize instead and make them more competitive. A gentle groan rumbled in his throat at the thought, finishing up his shower and drying himself off. He’d have to wait and see, and Miles wasn’t exactly the most patient man. His bed was a welcome relief, sliding into the sheets and laying back against his pillows. The room was flooded in darkness and he exhaled in comfort, letting himself slip into sleep. Tomorrow was another day, and he was looking forward to it. The following morning he woke up the same way. He got himself dressed, had a quick easy breakfast and decided this morning to drive himself in. Part of him wondered if he decided this to show Larisa that he could, in fact, drive himself into the office if he so wanted to. Another part recognized that it would be a beautiful day and driving his own vehicle sounded like a great idea. His car choice today that he pulled from the locked and secured garage of the penthouse building he lived in, was an elegant emerald green Aston Martin; sleek and sexy and it damn near purred as the car pulled into the parking lot of his building early that morning. Miles actually had his own parking space if he ever chose to utilize it, so he pull
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ed into it today, parking the beautiful car and stepping out just after 7:30 AM. He usually arrived at the office this early, and typically left late like the previous day.
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“Good Morning Mr. King” Rosie’s voice called out, though he only just gave a soft nod in her direction to acknowledge her. He was quick to get into the elevator and make his way up to his office, briefcase in one hand and his phone scrolling through his calendar in the other. It almost felt odd not having an early morning conference call to be on, foreign that his schedule wasn’t double and triple booked all morning. He made his way in silence to his office, checking the lobby of the 40th floor to see if anyone else had arrived early like he had this morning, before stepping in and getting set up for the day. Once Larisa would arrive, he likely would call her into his office so that he could give her any additional tasks that he needed done, on top of the reports and analytics that he expected to have done daily for him to review. @Amari
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Miles King BOT 08-Feb-23 10:33 AM
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Feb-23 01:38 PM
The drive home for Larisa didn't take too long, being the early evening the roads weren't too bad, pulling up at the home she shared with Connor she noticed the place in darkness, her brows pulling together a little in confusion, surely he hadn't gone out anywhere? At this time of night? Stepping out of the car she went round to the back of her car to gather her bags from the boot tugging them over her shoulder she made her way to the front door unlocking it stepping into the quiet dark home. " Connor?.." she called out getting nothing but the silence stretching out in the home, reaching out she flicked on the light in the hallway the room lighting up as she stepped more into the home closing the door behind her, flicking her heels of she clutched her bag to her shoulder making her way through the home towards the kitchen flicking the light on she noticed a scribbled note upon the wooden surface stepping over to it she picked it up to read what was written on it. Gone out for the evening, Matt wanted to show me his new gaming setup! Dunno when I'll be home so don't wait up Larisa felt anger bubbling through her as she read the note, her fingers clutching it within her grasp she scrunched it up until it was nothing but a ball practically stomping across the kitchen she tossed it away, since when did he become such an ignorant asshole? She knew when…she knew exactly when all this started happening, when he shut himself away when his whole life changed so rapidly around her, at first she had sympathy she did…truly she did, but now, now that was wearing thin, nearly eight months down the line and she was beginning to run out of excuses for him, how long could she possibly stay this unhappy for? The anger soon turned to sadness, sadness that he couldn't even be bothered to be here to welcome her home after her first day at a new job, she thought he would at least be here for that…but he wasn't…she wasn't even angry now, she was just devastated, that he didn't ca
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re enough to care about that. She soon pulled herself away from the kitchen to go upstairs, she didn't even have the energy to make herself anything to eat despite the hunger she felt, one because she couldn't be bothered and two she simply didn't want to be downstairs incase Connor came home, she didn't have the energy tonight to even bother trying to make him see what he did wrong now, if he himself didn't realise then why should she waste anymore energy on even showing him?
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Larisa found that sleep didn't really come to her much that night in fact around five am she had woken to feel that heavy arm draped around her waist, her hand reaching down to waste no time in pushing it of her body, she had no desire to be touched by him right now, not even a little bit, climbing out of bed she gathered what ever stuff she needed from her wardrobe before leaving, heading to the other bathroom down the hair she got showered and changed, wearing a grey woollen knitted short sleeve jumper tucked into the high waisted black pencil skirt, her hair she had washed and dried into curls today leaving it to fall down her back, heading downstairs she just knew it was going to be far to early to go in right now, even if she wanted to, she didn't want to get another reprimand for being their as early as it was now especially because she left late. Instead she walked to the coffee machine making herself a coffee and grasping the laptop out if the bag she had popped it in last night, surely she could however sit and ensure the files he had said he wanted every morning was there ready and waiting for him, she could at least do that right, sipping her coffee she pulled up the necessary files she knew he had wanted attaching them to a email and sending them direct to him, all in all it wasted another time that it was so early to head in at the end of it, she also jiggled about with his calendar again freeing up some other time and slotting in any meetings that had popped up last night she might of missed, shutting her laptop down she gathered all her bits together before leaving her home. She arrived at work a little later today, around 7.35am to be precise parking her car in the same spot she used yesterday she climbed out shutting the door behind her and was about to make her way in before she noticed the glimmering Aston Martin not far from her, she stepped forward admiring it, it was positively gorgeous her eyes taking in the glorious details before she the
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n only became aware of just whos Aston Martin this was, the bold letters on the parking spot standing out causing her to snort as a chuckle fell from her lips.
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" Oh you just had to make a point huh Mr Big shot…" she teased shaking her head with disbelief at the men at his antics as she stepped into the lobby noticing Rosie behind the desk she smiled brightly. " Good Morning Rosie! I see the big bad wolf is in?.." Rosie flushed almost instantly at Larisa words not quite knowing what to do with her self or how to act, she opened her mouth to say something.. anything but words seemed to of failed her, the look of disbelief on her face that someone would address him in such a manner made Larisa chuckle not even bothering to say anything she made it to the elevator pinging the top floor as the doors closed, she leaned against the elevator doors closing her eyes for a moment, she felt a little tired which she knew wasn't the best considering she was just now heading into work, but she also knew once she got stuck into her work she would be perfectly fine, her mind wandered to Connor again then before she quickly shook her head she wasn't going to think about him now and luckily the elevator doors pinging open meant she didn't have any time to think either. Stepping into the lounge she still had twenty minutes before she was due to start, flicking on her computer she got her desk setup for the day grasping her notepad and pen before Mr King summoned her into his office with barely a second to settle her self she didn't enter straight away , at least not before she made him a coffee clutching her notepad under her arm and holding the coffee in her other she stepped into the office, the same smile still plastered on her face though perhaps not as bright as the day before her heels clicking as she stepped forward to place the coffee down in front of him. " Good morning Mr King, I didn't fail to notice the beautiful car parked in your personal parking lot this morning, is your driver on holiday? ." She teased moving to sit down on the chair in front of his desk. She opened her notepad in case he had anything of importance he want
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ed to discuss with her for the day ahead. " Or perhaps you simply wanted to show my little jaguar to shame?...." she teased sitting back in the chair she folded one leg over the other. " I hope you received the reports you mentioned you want every morning okay? I sent them from the laptop at my home address, sometimes the WiFi is a little bit temperamental so wanted to at least make sure you received them okay…" @Fiory
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Feb-23 01:59 PM
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Miles King BOT 08-Feb-23 02:55 PM
Once Miles had gotten himself settled, his computer out and his email opened, his brow furrowed at the newest mail he had received. It was from Larisa, but the time stamp on it was at 5:37am. What exactly are you emailing me so damn early in the morning? He wondered, opening the mail and finding the reports he required in the morning attached to it neatly. Clicking through he examined the reports and took a few notes on a nearby pad. Some of the numbers were low for the quarter and others were higher than expected, so he’d be speaking with the department heads regarding those later today. Miles was a workaholic but even he had been just waking up by that point this morning not actively working when Larisa sent that email. Why were you up so early? “Larisa.. Can you come in here please?” Miles had asked, realizing the time that she might just be getting to her desk. It was barely 8:01am when he’d called for her. Still, he did ask her to be there by 8, and considering she apparently had started her work early at 5:30 this morning, Miles could only assume that she’d be to the office on time, ready to go. While he waited, Miles stood up and took a step or two away from his desk. His first meeting was actually not for another hour, which left him with the rare occasion of nothing to work on until that time. It was an odd feeling, not having something to look over or correct or manage before starting his day. So he took the time while he had it to admire the view out of his office window. The morning sunshine gleamed off the ocean waves in the distance, and soon enough he heard the click of heels and the door opening announcing Larisa’s arrival. ”Good morning Mr. King, I didn’t fail to notice the beautiful car parked in your personal parking spot this morning; is your driver on holiday? Or perhaps you’re simply wanting to show up my little Jaguar to shame?” “A little of both.” Miles replied slyly, a grin stretching across his face as he turned to take her in. T
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oday Miles wore a navy blue suit with a crisp white shirt and a dark charcoal gray tie. His pants had clean iron lines on them and his shoes were a shiny black leather. His hair was styled in a perfectly messy way, and he’d shaved a little so his stubble was more managed on his handsome face. However when his dark eyes glanced her way, Miles felt that a chill cascade down his spine. His smile faltered a little and try as he might he couldn’t help looking Larisa up and down. The outfit she wore was simple but elegant, classy and professional and Miles hated to admit it but it was incredibly attractive on her too. First she continues to tease, then she chastises me when I flirt back with her, and now she comes to the office wearing that and expects me not to do anything about it? Bitch. Clearly she was doing this on purpose in his mind, his hands stuffing into his pants pockets casually as he determined what exactly to say to her.
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“Thomas had some family business to attend to, and as I told you last night, I can certainly drive myself in, if I’m so inclined.” Miles finished, watching with rapt attention as she made her way to the chair in front of his desk and sat down. His eyes fell to her legs and how they folded and bent casually in that tight skirt. ”I hope you received the reports you mentioned you want every morning okay? I sent them from the laptop at my home address, sometimes the WiFi is a little bit temperamental so I wanted to at least make sure you received them okay…” “Yes, I did.” The question had brought him back a bit, and Miles stepped back towards his desk, deciding to remain standing and lean against it in front of her. Unlike in the interview, he kept himself leaned away, his hands in his pockets and his legs crossed at the ankles. He made no move or intention to move closer than that, deciding he just wanted to be close and not be denied the view because of the desk he owned. “I did notice how early you sent those files. Why exactly were you up so early?” His voice wasn’t chastising, but more curious. It was odd that he had someone dedicated so well to their job but she was taking the cake and running with it. It made his brow crease a little giving him a look of concern more than anything else. “I did say not to let it interfere with your personal life.” He continued, his voice a little heavier, more serious. “The last thing I need is for you to burn yourself out because you’re trying to impress me or whoever else you’re looking to go to next… which reminds me.” Miles finally leaned forward a little, a brow quirking at her but keeping his distance for the most part. “Did a little digging… Is there a reason that the daughter of Bechtel Assets and Finances chose to work for me? Their direct competitor?” He asked, his voice dark but still more curious than angry or upset. It was more a curiosity to him, why Larisa wouldn’t want to stay in the family business. Th
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ose dark eyes pierced through her, waiting for an answer and almost daring her to lie to him. Miles was a lot of things, but tolerant to liars and con-artists he was not. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Feb-23 09:24 PM
A little of both She couldn't stop the wide grin that came to her face to know this man did exactly that, he could spout some crap his driver was busy, and maybe just maybe he was, but she also knew he did this for one reason and one reason alone to make his point to her, to show up her little convertible jaguar with a trump card of his own, to make a point that he could drive himself to work when he saw fit to, she simply had go bit on her inner bottom lip to stop herself from laughing at this man, he truly was ridiculous, of course when he turned he wasn't the only one to take in the finer details of the outfit she was wearing that day, her own eyes cascaded down his frame only a little before steadying themselves back to his features which appeared to be just slightly more strained now, she was no idiot….he was handsome, truly handsome, and the more time she spent like this with him the more she could see it, but just because she found him attractive that did not mean she was willing to throw herself at him and be another knot he can put claim to on his four poster bed no less, she wasn't like those other women, and she wouldn't throw herself at him like them neither. She shifted in her chair as she sat down, pushing herself as far back as she could go so she could be comfortable, folding one leg over the other she rested that notepad right there on her lap, the pen connected to the binder her hands folded over her lap casually his words causing a more mischievous grin to press against her mouth. " Oh…I see family business " her words were strained as if she was just desperate to tease him more over this subject but she didn't, instead they were moving onto the files she sent and his words of wanting to know why she sent them so easily. " Ah…I thought you might notice that…" she mumbled a little shifting on her chair just a little sheepishly, her fingers clutching together just a little harder in front of her, she was hardly going to tell him that the reas
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on she got up was because her good for nothing boyfriend couldn't give a rats ass about her and she refused to share a bed with a man who couldn't be bothered to even ask how her first day went! So instead of saying all that, or saying that he wouldn't be interfering with any personal life because she simply didn't have one she remained quiet, nodding in acceptance towards him, her finger picking idly at the skin of her nails in an attempt to distract herself . " I understand…I simply couldn't sleep that was all…"
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which reminds me Something about his words caused her eyes to snap up gazing at his features as they looked quizzically towards her, she sat up a little straighter for some reason she felt nerves bubbling away at the surface which she quickly tried to push down, there was just something about the way he looked at her now which had made her feel slightly anxious. Is there a reason that the daughter of Bechtel Assets and Finances chose to work for me? Their direct competitor? "Ah…well….I thought this might come up…" she muttered shifting again in her seat so she could look at him better her eyes catching his own and determined to stay there, she after all must realise how this looked to the man, a competitor coming to work for the rival company, it must look odd…it at least would appear odd to her anyway. " firstly I should probably apologise, I should of been straight with you from the start who I was, who my father was, but if no one mentions it then I don't either, living constantly in your fathers achievements and shadow is not something I wish to pursue, maybe you can understand that at least a little…" she said with a shrug before settling her hands against her notepad so could talk to him her gaze not once leaving his face perhaps in an attempt to make him see and believe she wasn't here to cause trouble for him, far from it. " My father is a very strict man Mr King, he got to where he is today from working extremely hard, he wasn't born into money , popularity, wealth, everything he has is because he worked hard for it, many years slaving away proving to people what he was capable of doing,being pushed down taunted and laughed at for his ideas and visions, but he never gave up..not once..not even when things looked hopeless, it took him a long time to get to the position he is today yet here is here…" she paused a moment her face faltering as she pondered how much she wanted to tell him, or even perhaps how much he wanted to know. " Growing up, I
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had a good life I did, beautiful holidays, beautiful homes, we got to see the world me and my brother, we was extremely lucky, but my dad he had always drummed into us from a very young age if we wanted to make something of our life we had to work hard to do it, that it wasn't just going to be handed to us on a silver plater, he told us his business eventually would go to the one he felt deserved it the most…the one who worked the hardest the one who deserved it…" she paused for a moment taking a deep breath as if thinking back to everything that had happened over the years.
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" For years.. years I studied, I worked my ass off..ah..sorry I mean " she stumbled a little then realising she swore in front of him and wasn't so sure how he might like that before she coughed and quickly continued. " I worked hard, in every aspect of my schooling , in college, in university, you know I passed my exams with the highest grades for the year? Business college I passed with exceptionally high marks, my brother? Passable marks at best…who do you think got a party thrown for them down the country club?..." she said her face twisting a little perhaps with bitterness at the situation. " It was very clear to me regardless of grades or marks or how much one worked, sometimes that didn't matter, sometimes it mattered who you was and what you looked like behind that corporal desk, it was becoming very clear to me no matter how hard I worked I was probably never gonna get that position in the company because I'm a woman, so yes….maybe I am here trying to prove something, not just to him but to you…to my friends…to everyone…mainly myself, that I am capable of doing this, that I do belong in this business world and I can make my mark regardless of what people think.. ..and…did I choose this company because your his biggest rivalry and i knew it would get under his skin?" She shrugged a little before lifting her thumb and forefinger together showing a small gap between the two. " Maybe a teeny tiny bit…but I also figured, your just as big if not bigger than him, if I can make my mark here then maybe he will finally see just now good I am…I don't care about his business let Theo have it if that's what he wants, all I care about is him recognising me for who I am and what I'm capable of, that's all I want…I don't think that's asking to much right?..." she asked he'd face still distorted a little as she gazed down at her notepad fiddling with the binder just a bit, perhaps showing some embarrssement for her clear rant about her family life, and honestly that was
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only a small part of it all really but it was clear it was something that had gotten to her greatly and how desperate she was to prove her self and her own worth and abilities to others. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Feb-23 11:00 PM
Whether she believed him or not regarding Thomas’s family affairs was of no concern to Miles. In fact, Thomas was dealing with his family today and it was easier to give him the day off than it was to make him work. He was involved in a messy divorce, and was supposed to pick up his young kid today. Miles would often give Thomas the week off when it was his turn to take care of his son, always paid because parenting was hard enough without a stable income to back it up. Of course Larisa wouldn’t know this, and it wasn’t Miles’ place to say anything about his driver’s personal life. Instead he made himself as comfortable as he could, leaning against his desk and staring down at her in the chair. This would mark the third time he’d been alone in a room with her, and this was the first time he’d noticed how fidgety she was. As much as she was keeping her gaze trained on him while she spoke, he couldn’t help but notice how her hands settled in her lap, and how she messed with her pen or fiddled with her binder. Miles just leaned there patiently waiting, listening to every word that came out of Larisa’s mouth. About her family and how strict her father was. How she wanted to prove herself and how she had accomplished quite a lot in her pursuit of that. In reality, he could relate. He didn’t have brothers or sisters but his father Maximillian King was no slouch either. Unlike Mr. Bechtel though, Miles had been brought up in the business. His father had earned his millions before meeting his mother, Charlotte King, and settling down with her. Despite having that silver platter, Miles was made to earn it every day. He went to the best schools that money could buy and was sent to boarding school when he was younger. As far as upbringing was concerned, his father was a doting husband and loving to his son. Only the best would do for his family and when he was getting older, Miles took the reins as he was always intended to with the business. That was the difference betwee
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n them at least, that Miles had no one else to compete with in regards to being the head of the business and having to prove himself to anyone but himself and his father. He had a killer drive, and a determination to prove himself simply because he had grown up with that silver spoon. When Miles was younger, he was the Prince of Business, never really taken seriously and always destined to have things handed to him. Now, he demanded them. He demanded the respect of his peers because he had earned it himself. Listening to everything, Miles realized that he and Larisa actually had quite a lot in common.
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“I don’t give a fuck if you swear. Continue.” Miles said casually when Larisa seemed to catch herself for swearing at him in her frustration. While it wasn’t necessarily language he cared for in a professional setting, here it was just the two of them in his office. No one else was going to hear, and he couldn’t really blame her for the frustration she felt. She continued on, mentioning how she got top marks in school, how she was clearly the right choice for the job and yet it sounded like her father was going with the brother, this Theo, instead as head of the family business. After Larisa had finished and had sat back with her gaze down waiting, Miles let a silence fall between them as he processed the information he’d just gathered. “Interesting…” He said after a while, taking a hand out of his pocket and bringing it to hold his chin in thought. “Very interesting…” Miles had no reason not to believe her, and he prided himself on having a pretty good bullshit detector, so he didn’t think she was lying to him either. After another silent moment, he cleared his throat and exhaled heavily, looking down at her in that chair and grinning. “Well, clearly you have better taste considering you work for me now.” He started, giving a little shrug at the statement. “And it’s good to know about your family’s business. If your brother is as big an idiot as you say, then it will be all too easy to eliminate them from the market when he drives it into the ground…I’ll just have to sit back and watch it burn.” Slowly he stood back up, pacing a little in the office while he thought about all the information that she gave up so freely to him. A scoffing chuckle escaped his lips and he put his hand back into his pocket as he turned in his pacing to face her. He stood still, tall and straight, an intimidating charismatic force that could smell the blood in the water.
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“And just to remind you, I wouldn’t go running off to your family regarding anything that’s said here on King’s A&I grounds. You signed a Non-Compete clause as well as an NDA when you started. So even if you left here to try and go somewhere else, if they’re a competitor you can’t legally work for or speak to them… This includes your family’s business.” He pointed this out as more a matter of fact. It secured his business for any disgruntled employees that were fired or let go or quit; they wouldn’t be able to sell trade secrets to other businesses and they wouldn’t be able to work for his competitors. It was just good business practice; if he couldn’t have the best talent working for him, then no one could. “It’s a shame really…” Miles continued, shrugging a little and shaking his head as if disappointed. “That your father seems to be so much of a nitwit that he couldn’t see his better chances are with his daughter than with his son.” It was almost a compliment, backhanded perhaps. A slight to Mr. Bechtel, while also complimenting Larisa. To Miles, it didn’t matter. All’s fair in love and war, and business was just another battleground. His father had taught him to be ruthless, demanding and determined so that was what Miles strived to be. His mother had instilled the kindness and caring that he had, but only a select few actually saw that side of him. He saw it as a kind of weakness to be too gentle to those around him, to be too considerate out in the open. So often, he would do so in private where no one could see and no one else could hear. The playboy thing? That was just a side effect of his bank balance, good looks and charm. Not something he’d denied of course, but something that came with the territory. “Still… good to know that one of my competitors is being or is going to be run by an idiot, and their best asset, is Mine.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Feb-23 11:25 PM
Of course she was fidgeting, she felt incredibly anxious now, she probably should of said as much as she did, not about her private life or about her father's business he was like he said his competitor and despite everything she didn't want to see them struggling, she didn't want to see her father's business go to ruins especially knowing how hard he had worked to establish what he did, that didn't mean she was swallowing bitter tasting pills every day to know that her father couldn't see the asset he had right in front of his eyes and instead was more concerned over the image of the business not who could and would be the better person to run it, Theo was a idiot, he never worked as hard as she did to get to where he was, even now he worked partially alongside their father at the business, he was as ruthless as your father, Cunning and he had charm, but of course those things only got you so far in this world, you needed to have a good understanding of what you was doing to, something Theo was definitely lacking right now. Her eyes finally lifted from the notepad to look towards Miles as he spoke, her face distorting a little at his comments about their business. " I didn't tell you all this so you can stand their rubbing your hands together at the prospect of this Business going to ruins, despite everything I wouldn't want to see that, and it would be a shame if it did go that way, though I can't help but feel it could head in that direction, especially if he can't see what damage Theo would do, it's not like I haven't tried to tell him all this multiple times before…" she grumbled, and she had many times over, not that her Father ever listened, on the contrary he barely did, maybe if he did things would be much different now, even her mother hasn't managed to convince him his choices were wrong. Of course then he was reminding her of the clause she signed, her brow raising and her eyes narrowing just a little towards him, is this why he had this conversation
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with her? Because he thought that was her intentions? That thought annoyed her a little that he thought she was here to do those things, to relay information back to them about how Miles ran his business, she couldn't really be to angry she supposed, it was logical for him to think that, he didn't know her, he didn't know truly what her intentions were. " Mr King, I'd like to reiterate that I have no intention of sharing any of your personal information with him or with anyone, disclosure or not, that's not how I work that's not the person I am, I'm not here to try and score points between the two of you, maybe my intentions to join your company was to rub salts in his wounds just a little, but my full intention is purely and solely to prove myself that I am a good hard working honest woman, and I have the capabilities to make a difference in this city amongst all the men in their suits and fancy buildings…" her tone was a slight tease then perhaps because he was indeed one of those men. " I know trust doesn't happen overnight, but I assure you Mr King, nothing that happens here will be disclosed with anyone outside of these walls….unless it's to you of course "
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It's a shame really she couldn't stop the small sigh that left her as he then went on about her father, she couldn't exactly deny he wasn't right, her father was a idiot, a full blown idiot to be behaving the way he was over this whole situation, but it really didn't matter what she said or did his mind was very clearly made up, and that hurt of course it did…but what could she do now? Other then what she was to show him how big of a mistake he made, his final comments however had her laughing a little, that anxiousness she was showing was slowly fading as she shot him a small look. " there best asset huh? Speaking so highly of me already after just one day, I suppose I better make sure I continue working as well as I am, I'd hate to disappoint you now after all.." she teased smiling a little towards him before she sighed one more time her fingers grasping the notebook and opening it carefully grasping her pen before she looked towards him once more. " Anyway….back to business Mr King, what's on the agenda for today? Apart from praising me…which you can do, anytime you want…and if you feel so Inclined you can email it to me, so I can print it out and frame it above my desk…" she teased that mischievous grin appearing once again on her face. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Feb-23 07:54 AM
”I didn’t tell you all this so you can stand there rubbing your hands together at the prospect of this business going to ruins.” Miles merely let her continue. While he didn’t actually like the idea of a business crumbling into ruin, he also knew it wasn’t bad for his business if Bechtel Assets and Finance fell under. As a direct competitor to him, Miles had no love for the competition, and the less there was out there the better he did. It was as simple as that. “If your family refuses to take sound advice to better their business..” He began, his tone cold and calculating. “Then they simply don’t deserve to remain in business. Simple as that Larisa.” It wasn’t necessarily that he thought her advice to be sound or that he felt she was the right person for the job for the Bechtel’s, it was more the principle of it. He listened to his advisors on a daily basis, taking their advice into consideration before any further deals or trades or liquidations. Oftentimes Miles would butt heads with them, arguing that he knew the benefits outweighed the costs and risks involved, and more often than not he was right in that aspect. He wasn’t perfect, and he’d certainly made his share of mistakes but that would happen with anyone. At least with Miles, they didn’t end up being mistakes that would cost him his company and fortune. A brow lifted at her, as she ensured she would not be divulging secrets of the King business to her family or anyone else. It wasn’t like he thought that Larisa might blab to her family or anything, it was more that he wanted to be sure that she knew she was stuck. Working for Miles meant there was no other alternative. Larisa couldn’t work for her father or her family business, even if she wanted to. Which from the sounds of things, she didn’t seem to want to anymore or would be given the chance to at all. It was sad really, as he had read over her extensive resume and credentials. She was proving to be valuable and he recognized at least that she
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had a talent for the office. Miles could tell that she would have been a valuable asset and he was more thankful that his competitor hadn’t realized it.
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“Don’t take this the wrong way…” Miles continued, a smirk on his face hearing her slight laughter and that tease returning to her voice. “I use the term ‘best asset’ in…other ways as well Ms. Bechtel… I certainly wouldn’t want to bed your brother.. Regardless of how he looks in a pencil skirt for example.” A dark chuckle escaped his lips and gently he straightened his jacket and tie before deciding to take the few steps back to her. “The only way I’d continue to praise you…” He said slowly, his voice a dark rolling purr while taking his spot again leaning against his desk in front of her. “Would be if you were a good girl for me…” She had done well the previous day, and he expected that he would continue to do so today. Returning to lean against his desk, he folded his arms casually in front of him and began rattling off the different tasks that he expected Larisa to complete. Different meetings that needed to be scheduled or moved. Additional reports on businesses that the King company owned and operated from. A few phone calls that needed to be made in order to get time scheduled for conference meetings and he needed some time today to prepare for his board of directors meeting later in the week. It would be a busy day, similar to yesterday with just as many things to do to keep Larisa as busy as possible. “Oh… and about Friday…” Miles continued, remembering the trip he had planned for the inspection of the property he’d acquired. He had been thinking about it til late last night and then earlier this morning. While he didn’t think he needed anyone with him in order to perform the inspection, he was curious to see Larisa’s reaction to the place and the history it held. If she even cared, or if she would simply see it as part of her job. “Keep it open for now. I haven’t decided if I need you to accompany me yet or not.” He finished after a pause, gathering his words and ensuring he said what needed saying without too much embellishment. Once satis
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fied that his agenda had been given and the orders would be followed to the best of her ability, Miles reached for the cup of coffee she’d made and took it in his hand. Without bothering to see if it was still too hot, he merely took a sip, letting the bitter hot liquid slide down his throat, warming him from the inside out. He gave no indication of pain or of needing to let it cool if it had burned him, merely a small smile relishing the taste. “And I appreciate the coffee. Thank you.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Feb-23 08:54 AM
Of course she knew he was right, she knew that it anything was to happen to her father's business when he did indeed retire it would simply be no fault but his own, he was stubborn and set in his ways, he truly believed a woman would be bad for his business that partners simply wouldn't take her seriously, that perhaps she would make a laughing stock of the whole thing, he hadn't said that to her directly, but that didn't mean she hadn't overheard conversations he had previously with her mother accidently in the past, his opinion may of changed of her over time, but he had never expressed an interest in her being in his business, not that she wanted to now anyway, regardless of working for Miles King or not, that ship had sailed a long time ago, she simply didn't want to or had any desire in taking over those reins she was determined to make something of herself without his assistance, and so far she thought she had done pretty well for herself. Don't take this wrong way she rose her brow curiously towards him wondering what he was going to come out with now, and what he did had her shaking her head in disbelief at the man , one moment it seemed like he was giving her a compliment and now it seemed he was dismissing the whole thing as a choice of words he used to describe things not necessarily of interest to him. " Oh I see, so I shouldn't take it the way I thought you meant it then?....also my brother has a good set of legs you might mind yourself pleasantly surprised, though getting him in a pencil skirt might take more then some gentle persuasion " she teased, she didn't miss the dark chuckle the radiated through his lips or the way his demeanour had changed ever so slightly, his large frame leaning that bit closer to her before his dark masculine words rolled out, and even if she was determined not to allow them to effect her it simply wasn't that easy, of course he would take the more dominant stance that was very obvious in his entire composure and t
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he way he conducted himself in almost all aspects of his life, her tongue swiped across her lips watching him lean back against the desk unable to stop herself from teasing back. " A good girl?...shame bad girls have a lot more fun, so i guess i shouldn't expect anymore praise for a while then ." she teased before he soon started talking business and she was happy about that, she was certainly allowing her tough exterior to slip and she was getting rather annoyed at herself for it, but it was simply too easy to behave this way with him, this flirting and teasing back and forth between the two was simply too much fun to ignore, flirting was harmless after all right? Grasping her pen she started to make notes of everything he needed doing that day, putting small stars next to some of the notes she deemed more important and needed doing first before all else, already formulating a plan on what to tackle first , nodding at each point he made her hand just about keeping up with everything he wanted her to do that day, already it seemed she would have a busy day but that only made her smile, she would much rather be busy she liked it that way, when Friday got brought up she peeked up to him her smile still very much against her face. " Well I'm available if you need me, so you just let me know preferably before the day so I can pack. I certainly wouldn't want to run out of underwear that would be very unprofessional…" she teased shutting her notepad before pushing herself up from the chair watching as he took a sip of his coffee seeming happy with it.
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" Your welcome Mr King, I'm going to make a start on all this, I'll pop in throughout the day to refill your coffee, you know where I am if you need me…." She went to open the door before pausing. " Oh one more thing, you will see I have scheduled time over lunch most days where you have nothing scheduled, taking care of yourself is important, take your break yeah? I'll have everything covered until your back…I am your best asset after all…" she teased, giving him one more smile before leaving his office with the door closing softly behind her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Feb-23 04:36 PM
Miles merely leaned there and listened to the banter. It was fun he could admit to tease and taunt her back and forth. And he got the distinct feeling that she enjoyed it too. If this was how their working relationship would go then he could at least deal with that. For now. A slight grimace came to his face at the idea of a man in a pencil skirt, but all he did was shake his head at her. It wasn’t exactly his cup of tea, but he wouldn’t fault anyone if that was their thing. Even though he was very confident that Larisa was just pulling his leg on the matter. The imagery was enough as it was. ”A good girl? Shame bad girls have a lot more fun, so I guess I shouldn’t expect anymore praise for a while then.” “Bad girls get punished... so if you’d prefer that…” he responded smoothly, letting the idea mull around a bit before continuing on with business. It was all fun and games to tease each other in this manner, but he still wasn’t convinced that Larisa wanted anything from him, nor if she could handle it. Besides that, she works for you. Not a smart idea King.. He thought, going over the different tasks she’d need to complete and watching as she took diligent notes on each thing. Just as her resume had alluded to, she was very detail oriented and her additional marks on her notes to tell her the priority of some of the items that needed done was commendable. At one point, he noticed that she starred a task that shouldn’t be as high priority, immediately leaning down and tapping on it with his middle finger a moment. “This can wait til later in the day, just needs to be done today. The other stars you’ve got on there are more important.” It wasn’t said in a rude or condescending way, more informative so she could learn what was important and what exactly wasn’t. In his mind, everything was top priority, but he knew better than to expect that same amount of perfection of his employees. His finger merely was there to point it out for her, and then retracted ba
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ck to his relaxed state, his body leaning back again on his desk. Contrary to yesterday he was much more subdued this morning, though that didn’t mean he wasn’t still on the precipice of being on edge. He’d garnered one deal, one that he’d been working months on landing. The next was always around the corner, always on the horizon, and he would be speaking with his acquisitions team for the next venture they were scouting. Perhaps eventually, that would include Bechtel Assets and Finances.
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“It wouldn’t be.” Miles said with a slight playful grin on his face. “It’s unprofessional for a ‘Good Girl’ not to wear underwear… but it’s standard uniform for a Bad Girl…” His voice was warm and gentle, teasing and playful all at once. If she really wanted to be a bad girl, then he was insinuating that she prove it. The suggestion hung in the air and he chuckled a little at the idea, before just nodding at her. He would surely let her know if he did decide that she would need to accompany him on the trip. A quick weekend away to inspect his newest gained venture. Might even feel a little like a vacation, if it didn’t also include a board meeting that would be held there to discuss the future of the property and the route it would take. As she got up and moved towards the door, he couldn’t help watch her leave. Miles listened as she spoke, if only to keep his attention on more than her curves. She had scheduled him specific break periods? At first he furrowed his brows at that idea. While the gesture was appreciated, he almost felt like it was a waste of time. He should be working, running his company and managing the board. Miles didn’t have time to take a break during the day typically. Even his lunches ended up being lunch meetings more often than not. Still, as the idea washed over him, he tilted his head and shrugged. It couldn’t hurt to try it, he supposed. “We’ll see about that…” He murmured after her, watching the door close behind her shapely frame and slip out of sight. Miles shook his head a little, quietly chuckling to himself at the exchange. Normally, his secretaries were all over him by this point. Fawning and trying to seduce him, because if they could get in his pants they could hurt him. He’d let it happen once before, and while he honestly just couldn’t help flirting he did attempt to be as professional as possible with every PA after that. But Larisa was on day two here, and while she flirted and teased right back, she hadn’t made an adva
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nce quite yet that would make him back away. Whatever this dance was that they were doing, Miles was at least enjoying the banter of it. “Perhaps I will bring you along… could be interesting…” He thought aloud, leaning over his desk to press a few numbers on his phone. It rang for a moment, before a man’s voice answered over the speaker. “Yes, Good morning Tristan. I want to get up to speed on your latest project..” Miles began, stepping around his desk as he spoke and got ready for the day. His conversation would continue, setting his mug of coffee down while the pair talked over the speakerphone and Miles began his day. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Feb-23 06:46 AM
She was still smiling as she left his office, he was far to smooth and ridiculous for his own good, though she couldn't deny she was enjoying the back and forth between the two of them, she was enjoying it, who knew Miles King would be as playful as he seemed to be, then again…he didn't get the notorious name playboy for nothing, a part of her wondered then had he always been this way, had he just never wanted to settle down with someone, perhaps that was something he simply didn't want or maybe he just hadn't found the right woman for him, either way he was utterly ridiculous and yet here she was smiling over him, she shook her head making her way back to her desk thoughts of their conversation still very much in their mind especially the knickers part causing her to chuckle at her desk, god she could just imagine the man's face if she ever desired to turn up that way, not that she would, but the thought of it was certainly humorous, though she was sure Mr Big shot got that from some of these women that graced his presence. She didn't sit down straight away instead she headed over to the coffee machine grasping a cup she made her self a quick coffee, she could feel her stomach groaning in protest that she hadn't eaten yet, her hand quickly going to try and silence it not that anyone would hear up here anyway! She was completely alone, making her coffee she made her way back to her desk plonking her self down in her chair and grasping her notebook bringing it forward, thoughts of their earlier conversation did however come back, especially about her father her face twisting with slight annoyance, she didn't know if he truly believed she wouldn't tell anyone about his business, or that she wasn't here to snoop she hoped he didn't think that, then again she couldn't really blame him if he did , it was understandable in a way he would have such concerns around her being there, she would just have to prove to him she was there for the reasons she said she was, she
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honestly had no desire in her father's business at least not anymore, maybe there was a time she was truly heartbroken to come to the realisation that he was never going to have her run his business, but now if anything she was out to prove to him that he did indeed let his best asset go. She shook her head not wanting to dwell on those thoughts anymore finally firing up her computer she shifted her keyboard closer, bringing the notepad forward she made a start on the work he needed to do today, pencilling in the meetings he needed and making a few phone calls as she went along the way. Ensuring she had the most important things done first before moving on to the reports he said he needed to, she was so engrossed in her work she had failed to notice the darkness that had overcome the building, the sudden bright sunshine from earlier had vanished as dark clouds started to roll in across the sky, it was only when she broke away from the computer screen many hours later that she truly realised, turning her head away from the screen she looked out the large glass windows to the darkened skies outside, rain very clearly on the way and perhaps a small storm of sorts, she twisted her chair round so she could see it better up here the view of the clouds was simply memorising she found she could barely take her eyes away. Then it hit, the flash of lightning that pulsed across the sky like a wave, illuminating all the tall buildings with the fluorescent white light, it made her inch her chair just that little bit closer to the window, she always did enjoy storms, and today was no different especially seeing it from such a height, the rain started pattering against the window pane the soft noises bouncing of the glass and sent a wave of calmness over here, it was simply beautiful to see this here, and for now she was completely transfixed by it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Feb-23 08:15 PM
Miles spent most of his morning in different phone calls, comparing the data from the reports that Larisa would send his way to the information he was getting from the people on the calls. Some of it would add up, and some seemed a bit low for his liking. On more than one occasion, Miles would narrow his eyes or demand better answers from those on the phone with him. By the time his break came around, he realized that the sky outside had turned dark and stormy, just like his attitude. All morning, at least once an hour, someone new would come up to his office and check in with Larisa before being invited into the lion’s den. Tristan from marketing, then Aaron from IT. Dustin and Jessica from legal were the last meeting he had in person in his office, and none of them lasted more than twenty to thirty minutes. For the first time in a while, Miles was actually ahead of schedule. It was an odd feeling to have time to do nothing or to go out and eat or anything of that sort during his day. The block on his schedule that Larisa had put there, just titled “Take a Break!” was set for an hour right over lunch. Scoffing a little, wondering if there was anything else he could catch up on instead, the rolling thunder outside was what stopped him. His eyes turned to glance out the tall floor to ceiling windows and the distant sea that was scattered with ripples of the downpour outside. Quietly, he stood up from his chair and stretched a moment, looking back at his computer and the unfinished emails that he still needed to process. While he contemplated sitting back down and continuing to work because there truly was no rest for the wicked, instead Miles stepped around his desk and decided to take a walk out of his office. It probably had something slightly to do with the fact he was beginning to feel peckish and another cup of coffee or a glass of scotch wouldn’t do on an empty stomach.
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The lobby was quiet, all except for the loud pattering of the rain against the windows and the shadowed unease that fell on the lobby proper. Undoing the buttons of his jacket, Miles stuffed his hands afterwards casually into the pockets of his suit pants, walking quietly out to the main lobby area where Larisa’s desk was located. He didn’t have to wonder where his personal assistant had gone to, as she sat very clearly on the edge of her seat staring out over the city and at the ominous clouds overhead. Not frightened then, I take it? He thought, striding a little closer but keeping himself as silent as he could. He wasn’t really trying to startle her of course, and she wasn’t really doing anything wrong. No, he more or less wanted to watch what she was doing. It was just a storm to him, a normal weather event that happened from time to time. But the way the lightning flashed across the sky and illuminated her face gave Miles the impression that she actually enjoyed thunderstorms far more than the average individual. There was a hushed quiet that fell over the pair of them. The sound of the rain pounding on the windows and the gentle rolling thunder really was the only sound that permeated through the silence. It was Larisa watching the storm outside transfixed at the magnificence of nature’s might, and Miles just silently watching Larisa in turn. Part of him wanted to tell her to get back to her job, that sightseeing wasn’t part of her job description, that it was just a storm, just some rain and what was so special about that? But instead he stayed silent. Just let her watch the storm roll on overhead and douse the building and the block around it with rain. Out of the silence that had fallen between the pair unknowingly, Larisa’s phone blared into life, ringing loudly at her desk as if begging for attention. Miles turned his gaze from Larisa to instead the desk phone and saw the unknown outside number calling. Not recognizing it initially and not being
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shy about it either, Miles reached over her desk and picked up the receiver calmly, pulling the phone against his ear and speaking clearly into it.
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“King’s Acquisitions and Investments, Miles King’s office.” The way he said it made it sound like he was talking about himself in third person. Like he was taking a phone call for Miles King rather than for himself. He was silent on the phone, standing and glancing over at Larisa with a brow raised before rolling his eyes listening to the other party on the phone. “I see. Please hold and his PA can schedule an appointment for you.” Without another word, Miles hit the hold button on the desk phone and hung up the receiver. Line one blinked rapidly, waiting to be reanswered so the appointment in question could be scheduled as he had told the person over the phone. His gaze instead went to Larisa and he shook his head. Miles let out a loud rumbling sigh as he straightened himself out, his hand returning to his suit pocket. “Transfer that one to Tristan. They need marketing, not my office.” Miles said quietly, not necessarily angry that he picked up the phone on her behalf and was doing her job a little for her, but just calm and quiet. Storms were relaxing to him too. He found them awe inspiring sometimes, a testament to nature’s force. Slowly, waiting for a response from Larisa, he turned his gaze from the splattering rain on the windows to Larisa properly, raising a brow before checking his watch on his wrist. “Have you had lunch yet?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Feb-23 05:07 AM
She Hadn't heard him come out of his office his silent footsteps didn't make a single sound as beknown to her he had stepped closer to her desk, her sapphire hues transfixed on watching the small swirling motions of the clouds high in the sky, the darkness spreading over the city small flickers of lights could be seen illuminating through some windows now, the bright flashes did indeed illuminate her face the white light piercing through the darkness of the office, he was right to assume she liked storms, in fact she loved them, it brought a calmness through her like nothing else could, almost as much as being by the beach did, the sound of the rain becoming a harder patter against the window pane brought small flutters of goosebumps across her skin rising on her arms, it was breathtaking…so transfixed it was clear she was paying very little attention to anything else in the room, or anyone else in the room for that matter not even realising Miles was present watching her intently as she enjoyed the storm outside. That was until the loud ringing of her phone on the desk disrupted that calmness causing her to jump just a little in her chair knowing her back to her senses and bringing her back to the fact she was indeed at work, she twisted her chair round with the intent of answering that call before her eyes fell instantly on Miles, his presence making her jump a bit harder just as another crack of thunder rolled through the sky. " Christ, you scared me! What you doing sneaking around…" she grumbled trying to settle the raging beat of her heart now shuffling that chair closer to her desk to reach for the phone before to her surprise he reached for it himself and answered it, she arched a brow listening to his chosen words a grin coming to her face as she tried to suppress a chuckle at his ridiculousness, only he would answer the phone in that manner, she wondered if the person on the other end of the phone even knew who they were talking to! At his request she c
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ame forward pressing a button on the receiver before clasping the phone and picking it up bringing it to her ear. " Good afternoon Tristan, I've got someone on the line requesting information around Marketing you available to take the call?...Great I'll transfer it now…" she said pressing another button to transfer the call to him before hanging up the receiver, gazing at her emails she noticed she had received a few during her moment of distraction, and she might of started to work on them before he asked her about lunch, the sudden suggestion had her stomach groaning in protest again, she quickly wrapped her arms around her waist in a attempt to silent the noise she very clearly heard and wondered if he indeed had heard it himself, the sheer embarrassment washing over her as she tried to push it away, though the slight pink to her cheeks couldn't really be disguised. " Ah…no, not yet, I was going to head up shortly, why? Are you going to get lunch and fancy some company Mr King?.." she asked, the playful smile still against her face reaching for her coffee. She brought it forward to take a sip, the cold liquid hitting her mouth causing her to grimace as she put it down and pushed it away grabbing her bag from the floor. " I could definitely eat…and apparently I need a fresh coffee too.." she teased with a chuckle standing up she pushed her chair in just as another bolt of lightning flashed through the sky. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-Feb-23 11:03 AM
“Sorry, I have that effect on people…” Miles mouthed to her, giving a playful wink before he picked up the receiver to answer the call. The way she jumped made him chuckle a little, a light smirk rising on his lips as he answered the phone. So a storm didn’t frighten her, but he did? Interesting. Miles just watched in silence as she transferred the phone call to Tristan at his direction. It wasn’t often that someone was misdirected to his office instead of another department. No one’s fault really, just something that came with the territory. Everyone both wants to and doesn’t want to speak with the boss after all. Her statement of what he was doing, sneaking around made him smirk just a bit more at her. It was his office, and his building. He hadn’t exactly been sneaking around though he could recognize that with the storm outside it was likely his steps were drowned out by it. ”Are you going to get lunch and fancy some company Mr. King?” “Actually yes. I was on my way out since it appears I have some time blocked off for just such an occasion.” He replied smoothly, walking around her desk towards the elevator. He only made it a few steps before his head turned to watch the storm outside. He let himself get lost in the visual of it for a moment, before he dropped his shoulders and turned a little back to face Larisa. It wasn’t a terrible idea, at least not to him and despite her best efforts to mask it, that gentle growling of her stomach had been heard loud and clear. For Miles, who didn’t always have time to go eat something either at the building or otherwise, this was a rare opportunity for him. “Care to join me?” He asked, no hint of an ulterior motive on his lips when he asked. It seemed that he was genuinely asking if she wanted to join him for lunch today. Surely whatever she was working on could wait an hour or so, and besides that from a strictly business side of things, Miles tended to have a one on one meeting with all of his direct reporting
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individuals at least once on a fairly regular cadence. This could just be Larisa’s. With his hands firmly set in his pockets and his jacket casually left open, he stood and waited for her answer. Wondering exactly if he would be dining alone today or if he would actually have company over lunch. “That is of course…” he continued, lifting his chin a little at the thought and chuckling quietly. “If you can get away from that asshole boss of yours for an hour or so. I hear he’s a real piece of work. Even answers the phone for you, and doesn’t even bother to freshen up your coffee… despicable really.” Miles raised and lowered his shoulders in a gentle shrug, shaking his head at this would be boss of hers, knowing full well he stood plain as could be in front of her. It was him attempting to get Larisa comfortable, to lighten her mood and perhaps in a way to apologize for inadvertently scaring the daylights out of her by removing himself from his office. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Feb-23 11:38 AM
Sorry I have that effect on people Those words made her silently chuckle to herself shaking her head at the audacity of the man, it wasn't like it was truly him who had scared her, not in a way perhaps he thought he had, it was more that she simply wasn't expecting him there, she hadn't heard him come out of his office, and hadn't heard him approach her desk either, the one had soft steps apparently! She would have to buy some bells to attach to them, the sheer thought had her grinning more, god she could imagine his face if she truly did buy him bells for his shoes, he would be mortified she was sure, especially with the expensive shoes she just knew he wore, the phone call was no trouble really, it was what she was paid to do after all right? And it wasn't the first time she had to transfer a call to someone else in the last few days, it was strange really…she had only been here for not even two days yet and she already felt like she had been here for months! She seemed to pick up most things pretty easily, at least she thought she had anyway. Her grin spread wider when he said he had a free period to get something to eat, perhaps happy he had actually taken note of what she had written and was acting upon it, a part of her wondered if his stubborn ass would simply continue to work on through that break, but she was glad to see he at least was trying to take some time for himself, that's what she had aimed to do, even the CEO needed to have a break sometimes right. " Oh you have some free time? Fancy that…someone really special must have assisted you with that, that's very nice of them to look after your well being in such a way, that's some PA you got there huh?.you lucky devil ." she teased gathering up her bag and pulling herself away from that desk, she may of answered his question that she was indeed going to join him before his teasing words came next, she simply couldn't contain the joyful chuckle that left her lips, pushing her chair underneath her
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desk and pushing that bag over her shoulder as she started the small steps over to where he was, her heels clicking against the Marble flooring only silenced by the cracks of thunder in the distance. " God, have you had to deal with him too? He's some piece of work let me tell you! the man is ridiculous…stomping around all over the place shouting about , and his demands….Ugh ...." She said rather dramatically hitting the button to the lift to call it up leaning against the wall. " and his organisational skills are questionable….you should've seen his calendar " she said tutting to herself in a rather dramatic fashion shaking her head along with it. " You would have thought a man as successful as himself could have tackled such a simple task like that with ease, I mean he's damn lucky really to have such a professional well mannered assistant such as myself working for him.." she peered around then as if looking for anyone who might be listening, clearly playing along with this game he had started, lifting her hand she ushered him closer her voice becoming a tad softer when she next spoke. I'll let you in on a secret…." She teased the lift dinging as she leaned in Just a bit more towards him, so her whispered words would be heard more easily. " I'm his best asset, even if the man is too stubborn to truly admit it…" she teased, grinning up to him with a wink before moving into the elevator and waiting for him to join her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-Feb-23 02:06 PM
The grin on his face just brightened. It seemed that self degradation on his part, brought out her playful side. Which he was glad of; it was much more preferred than how stuffy she’d been before so if that was how he’d bring down her walls then so be it. In silence, Miles watched her gather her things and begin to go on about how ridiculous her boss was, about the demands he made and how he seemed to stomp around the office. Miles would nod in silence at her, quirking a brow at her when she continued to berate and slander him. I didn’t think I was all That bad He thought, chuckling a little as he walked otherwise quietly next to her to the elevator. His eyes glanced over her figure as she leaned waiting for the lift to arrive after calling for it, while Miles himself kept his hands in his pockets and tried to be as respectful as he could. It wasn’t easy to do, especially when she beckoned him close to whisper into his ear. For a moment he paused, his smile fading a little before he rolled his eyes and leaned down a little so she could get right up close. He probably got a bit closer than he needed to, enough that he could catch the whiff of her perfume. Miles tilted his head just a little so she could really whisper right in his ear while he side eyed her at the same time. “Really now? That’s quite the secret..” He responded in a playful tone even if his voice had taken on more of a darker and richer sound. Straightening and watching her enter the elevator, Miles followed in closely behind, pulling his hand out of his pocket and hitting the button to the ground floor where the parking area was. Once the doors closed and the lift began its steady descent down the forty levels, Miles turned his attention back to Larisa. “I wonder though…” he continued, closing the gap between the pair of them and leaning in close as if he had a secret of his own that he wanted to share with her. His hand came out and held his palm against the side wall of the lift, while th
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e other remained firm in his pocket. With the size of the elevator, it wouldn’t take much to really have her pinned to the side of it, his arm blocking one way while his body leaned to the other to block her other way out and away from him. And where exactly did she think she would go anyway? The elevator was only so large after all. Either way, she wouldn’t be trapped there long at least he knew that. Whether or not Larisa knew that was another matter entirely. With the way he stood over her and brought his lips close to her ear to share his own secret, it was hard to tell how long or how short Larisa would be, all things considered, held at his mercy. “Perhaps he just hasn’t found the right way to tell you is all..” Miles said in a low voice, not unlike the purr it'd had before or the soft rumbling sound it usually would have but dark and commanding all the while. He let his words linger and tickle at her ear while he waited for what she would make of him next. Miles kept that playful smirk on his face all the while, even letting it spread a little further to show off a few of his pearly white teeth. His eyes never left hers, never broke contact with her while he whispered this 'secret' into her ear, as if daring her to do something about it. Pushing her to react or say something. Or even demanding she tease a little more if she thought she was brave enough to do so. It was only too fitting, while he watched her with an unyielding intensity that the heavens outside would thunder loud enough to be heard within the lift itself. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Feb-23 02:38 PM
His deep almost charming chuckle was something she was finding she enjoyed more and more every time she heard it, even his smirk that seemed to light up his otherwise stern complex was something she was starting to enjoy seeing, this banter between the two of them was growing it seemed the more time they spent together and she couldn't deny she was enjoying it, it wasn't often she met anyone who could go toe to toe with her like this, even Connor couldn't handle how dry and sarcastic her humour could be on occasion, yet he could and she liked that. Stepping into the elevator she lifted her finger to her lips the shhhh sound pushing through those fingers. " Don't say too much now, the big bad wolf might hear you and then we'll both be in trouble.." she teased pressing her back against the cool metal casing of the elevator, she watched his hand rise to press the button, the doors closing swiftly with a soft whooshing sound before she realised they were completely alone in that elevator, and now he was closing the distance between them, she heard the soft thud of his hand against the metal wall behind her, his body growing that bit closer , his head tilting down so she to got a whiff of that expensive cologne that he was wearing, the warm breath that poured out of him as he spoke rushed over the flesh of her neck, combined with the closeness of their frames then had her body instantly react as those same goosebumps she had gotten from the storm started to appear from his actions instead. He pulled back, their eyes meeting, hers not pulling away anymore then his did, she didn't miss that playful grin spreading even wider on his , dare she say handsome face, he was challenging her, that was extremely obvious and Larisa was never one to back away from a challenge, her eyes did pull away from his eyes just to take a peek at his face a little better from how close they were, he truly was handsome, it wasn't really surprising he had women falling to their knees for him
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, those eyes soon met his, her smile becoming far more playful. " Oh? Is that so…I could think of many ways he could tell me…all professional of course…" her words were almost a purr then she simply couldn't stop herself, it had been a long time since she had a man like himself challenge her in such a way, bring out this playfulness she loved so much that it was becoming too easy to get lost in it. " Email…phone call…paying for lunch at a swanky restaurant somewhere…I mean they are all reasonable ways to do it right?..." she teased the grin still on her face, as she stepped just that bit closer. " Or maybe you have other ideas Mr King?.." she whispered their frames fairly close together, her eyes scanning over his features, taking the opportunity to truly look at him. " I'd love to hear them…." But before perhaps anything more could be said the sound of the elevator dinging alerted her they were at the right floor, the door whooshing open as she stepped back, moving herself around him so she could exit the elevator. " Well come on, you better feed me quick before the big bad wolf notices I'm gone…" she teased waiting for him to join her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 15-Feb-23 08:24 AM
”Oh? Is that so… I could think of many ways he could tell me… all professional of course…” “Really? Do tell…” It wasn’t a request, more a demand but said on a warmth filled whisper to give the illusion that Miles cared for the answer. The lift continued downward as he waited for the answer from her, enjoying their little back and forth banter. While he normally didn’t have to try so damn hard before, he was finding more and more that he enjoyed the chase. He enjoyed the hard to get attitude that Larisa seemed to take with him. It was refreshing and frustrating and intriguing all at once. And Miles wasn’t one to back down from such a fun game anytime soon. ”Email… phone call… paying for lunch at a swanky restaurant somewhere… I mean they are all reasonable ways to do it right?” “Certainly… all reasonable enough…” He answered her, the rich baritone in his voice calm and collected as he watched her step closer. Miles wouldn’t move, he wasn’t one to back down or step back from a woman, not even Larisa. He had half a mind to show her exactly what he had in mind. What other ‘ideas’ he could come up with to express how good of an asset he truly thought she was. The vision of his hand snaking its way against her chin, his thumb gliding tenderly against her lip gloss on her bottom lip as if wanting to touch it first before he’d taste it himself. Pressing her back against the wall of the elevator and really showing her exactly how good he could be to her. In the baddest way possible.
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All at once, the lift stopped and the vision of Larisa pressed between his chest and the walls of the elevator vanished with the gentle dinging chime that indicated they’d arrived at the ground floor. Miles pulled himself back, lowering his arm so Larisa could escape easily out of the lift, continuing to tease him as she moved. He’d gotten close, really close this time. A few more seconds maybe a minute more and he’d have likely crossed that line between playful bantering and teasing to something a lot closer. Blinking and shaking his head a little as he righted himself, he watched as Larisa waited for him and he quietly took his leave of the lift. His hand remained at his side instead of going back into his pocket like its counterpart and he rolled his eyes at her for a moment. “Then best have you back soon, Little Lamb… would hate for the Big Bad Wolf to get upset…” he growled softly into her ear, just loud enough for her to hear and not anyone else in the lobby of the building. If he would be the Big Bad Wolf, then surely Larisa would be the Lamb he stalked. It seemed a fitting nickname at least, considering. As the pair walked through the lobby, Miles reached for a bin next to the door that held extra umbrellas in a dark black color. They had the King’s A&I logo on them in white and gold lettering, something for people to use walking to and from their cars on particularly nasty days like today. Without prompting or needing to ask, he shook the large umbrella open as he opened the door for Larisa. However, he wasn’t holding the cover for himself, but for her to keep her dry during the thunderstorm. A playboy, but also a gentleman. While his jacket took the brunt of the rain, he was sure to keep Larisa dry under the umbrella’s cover, guiding her along towards the shimmeringly wet emerald green Astin martin parked outside.
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“We’ll take my car.” He said with conviction, opening the door for her and beckoning her inside the passenger seat. “That way your Jaguar doesn’t lose its spot. I don’t exactly have to worry about that.” It wasn’t that he was flaunting the fact he had a dedicated parking spot that no one dared use even when he didn’t drive himself in. It was the principle of the thing. Larisa would have to find parking again, whereas Miles would not. It was as simple as that. Once she was situated in the car among the expensive black leather interior and the cool green accents on the dash, Miles made his way around to the driver’s side, closing the umbrella as he stepped in and leaning it against the door when it closed. “I’m feeling Italian today…” He announced, grinning as he started the car and it roared to life with a gentle growling purr. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 15-Feb-23 08:51 AM
Then we best have you back soon little Lamb…..would hate for the big bad wolf to get upset… The deep commanding growl of those words did nothing to settle the jittering of her heart that was still thumping in her chest from their little teasing in that lift, she knew perhaps she had gone that little bit to far Then, and who knows what would've happened if they had been in that elevator that little bit longer, but she also knew this was playful flirting between the two, nothing more, she certainly wasn't willing to become another one of his women that he used at great expense, and it wasn't like she was single either! Even if sometimes she did have to remind herself she wasn't, her relationship wasn't exactly perfect, perhaps that's why she never saw the harm in messing with people like she did, because she simply wasn't head over heels in love with Connor like she once was. " Oh don't worry Mr King, I can assure you I can handle the big bad wolf just fine…" she teased gazing out of the large windows noticing the rain was still just as heavy as it was earlier, pounding down against the tarmac outside, she was pondering then just how she was going to get outside without getting completely drenched! She didn't bring a umbrella with her, annoyingly she knew she had one in the trunk of her car but never gave it much thought to bring it out, those thoughts soon vanished however when she noticed him reaching for the umbrella in the stand beside the door, she watched him open it before pushing the door open and holding that umbrella perfectly up above her head, a act that had her smiling beneath the cover of the brolly, she could say many things about this man, but it was clear he was a gentleman and that was something she simply wouldn't argue with him about. Were take my car she chuckled beneath the umbrella, the patter of the rain drowning out most of it as it bounced of the fabric cover, peeking up to him as the rain pattered off his jacket as he attempted
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to keep her completely dry. " Well that's very kind of you Mr King, though we both know you just want to show off this beauty a little bit hmm?.." and she couldn't deny she wasn't looking forward to getting in it, she had been in a few aston Martins in her time, they was magnificent car, everything from their interior to how they drove, as he opened the passenger side door she wasted no time in sliding in placing her bag down in front of her feet grasping the belt to place it on, peering around the sleek interior and the soft leather seats that moulded into her back, it was beautiful….and no doubt expensive. " Oh? Italian huh?..." she teased, hearing the engine roar into life which brought goosebumps across her skin, the sound of it was just perfect…deep roaring perfection, even she could admire such an amazing piece of machinery. " Spero che sia bravo Mr King, dopo tutto so parecchio di cucina italiana " I hope its good Mr King, i know quite a lot about italian cuisine after all her italian accent was almost perfect as she spoke then, the words flowing with ease of her tongue, and so it should, she grew up in an Italian household after all she knew it just as well as she knew English, but she wasn't lying she could be incredibly fussy with Italian, especially non authentic Italian, and she certainly wasn't shy at expressing anything she felt was of with anything they might make that wasn't up to her standards, Italian was he'd favourite food after all...she just hoped where ever he took her would do it justice, though something told her it would. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Feb-23 10:30 AM
With his hair partially wet and dripping down his face from the rain, Miles quietly and as nonchalantly as he could, ran his hand through it to slick the dark hair back a bit before buckling his own seatbelt and pulling out of the parking space. The car hummed like a predator out of the parking lot, the wipers moving back and forth fluidly out the windshield to ensure he could see exactly where he was going. Everything about it screamed luxurious and sexy, and that was just how Miles liked it. “Is that right Bella Signora?” Beautiful Lady he said quietly, hearing her fluent Italian and raising a brow at her. How was it that he didn’t know she spoke French but also Italian like him? He had a couple offices in Italy, as well as in France, so it was imperative for him to know the language when speaking with his PA’s from those different side offices. Francois was his personal assistant in France and managed the office there when Miles was not around. He didn’t manage Miles’ calendar or schedule in a way that Larisa did but more was the general manager while Miles was away. Caprese was his PA in Italy, and she rarely needed telling twice about how to do her job. More than once Miles had asked Caprese to move to London, be his personal assistant here but each time she had declined. She had family in Italy and couldn’t be too far from them. So she was made the general manager of the Italian office similarly to Francois in France. It was beneficial for him to be fluent in French and in Italian for these reasons, as international meetings and deals couldn’t be best made if he didn’t know what was being said. ”Sono sicuro che mi dirai se la mia scelta di ristorante è di tuo gradimento... sembra che tu non sia mai senza un'osservazione spiritosa” “I am sure you will tell me if my choice in restaurant is to your liking... you never seem to be without a witty remark” While Miles was fluent in Italian, it wasn’t his strongest language. She had a perfect acc
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ent for it, grew up in it and breathed it in and out. For Miles, it was his third language after French and English. Still he wasn’t horrible at it, and while small phrases were easily done it was only with longer sentences that his accent would show a bit more. Would he pass as a local Italian? Perhaps, though he much preferred to use his knowledge of the language to weave words of delight instead.
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Miles pulled into traffic, and the cars around seemed to stop and slow to let him in. Having a fancy car had its perks at least. Most other motorists on the road tended to give a wide berth to something that cost more than their houses. The seats were warm and comfortable despite the abysmal rain and thunder outside, and for a little while the calm of the pattering on the roof and windows of the car was the only thing heard between the two. “So tell me, other than working for your family’s competitor and wanting to prove yourself…” Miles said quietly, leaning back in his seat with one hand on the wheel while the other rubbed the top of the gear shift gently. “Are you at least enjoying working for the… Big Bad Wolf?” A brow quirked in her direction, wondering if the last couple days had at least been enjoyable for her. That she felt some kind of fulfillment in it. It wasn’t like he was trying to pry or anything, it was more for curiosity’s sake. Before long, Miles was pulling up to a large building, the car roaring gently as it came to a stop under a large red awning in front of the restaurant. The building was ornate in reds and golds, with a valet coming over quickly to Miles’ car door. With a quiet grin on his face, he took the keys and stepped out of the car to the waiting valet.
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“Drive her like you stole her…” he said quietly, letting the keys fall into the young man’s hand who had to be just old enough to have gotten his license let alone been allowed to drive a high end car like this. “And it’ll be the last thing you do.” There was a dark promise in that, and the valet just nodded vigorously without a word. Miles loved his cars, and the idea of getting a scratch on them from a careless valet was unacceptable. Nodding as the valet went to enter the driver’s side of the car Miles moved to Larisa’s door and pulled it open casually. His hand held out for her to take and assist her out of the car under the covered protection of the red awning so neither of them would get wet. ”Mio bellissimo agnellino…” “My Beautiful Little Lamb…” His words were quiet, a gentleness hidden in that growling sound he made, hoping at least that while he could be an imposing and intimidating man, that the big bad wolf wasn’t all that bad. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Feb-23 11:52 AM
Is that right Bella signora? She grinned a little as his own Italian accent came rolling over his tongue, she was surprised to hear it, she perhaps thought maybe he might struggle with Italian and she wondered briefly how much he knew of her native lingo, the accent wasn't as fluent as her own but it was still a pretty good job if she did say so herself, his following comments had her chuckling in the confines of the car peeking over to him, noticing then how wet his hair has gotten by how slicked back it was, still able to notice the small droplets of water against his jacket and she felt a little guilty then that he had gotten wet in a attempt to keep her dry from the rain still pattering down against the roof of the car, but she appreciated it all the same.. "oh non sarai solo tu, esprimo i miei sentimenti a Mr King, ma non preoccuparti, alla fine ti darò una recensione completa" oh it won't just be you i express my feelings to Mr King, but don't worry, i'll be sure to give you a full review at the end she teased, but with seriousness to, she was never one to shy around from telling anyone how she truly felt about anything especially when food was contained, and even more regarding Italian, that's because she had been spoilt and very lucky to grow up on such authentic Italian Food that she simply found it difficult to accept anything then was below standard. Silence stretched between them a moment and she couldn't stop herself from peeking around the interior of the car, it was gorgeous, even the smell of the leather had her senses captivated, she couldn't stop herself from wondering if he had any women in this car, but she soon dismissed those thoughts, she simply didn't want to know what he got up! Then again, a part of her internally grinned thinking of him even attempting to do anything in this precious car, she was sure he would be far too worried to ruin the impeccable leather seats, his deep voice soon vibrated out distracting her from her own t
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houghts turning her gaze to face him, a smile stretching across her perfect features before she nodded gently. " I am, very much so, I've not been with you long, not even two days yet, but I feel I'm settling in well I seem to have a grasp on at least the most important things you need doing, I'm sure there is much more to learn, but so far I believe I'm doing okay, and hopefully the big bad wolf agrees…" she teased before turning her gaze away from him go watch the rain idly running down the glass window.
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She watched the glorious exterior coming into view, the reds and golds standing out, she scrunched her nose a little at the look of it, of course it would be far to extravagant, she wondered if the man ever set foot in such cheap back alley food joints, probably not…he would probably sterilise the place before even stepping inside and the sheer thought had her giggling and her inner desire to want to take him to one Just to see how he would respond rushed through her, maybe one day, unbuckling her belt she watched Miles step out moving up to the young valet man who she could almost smell the nervousness rolling of him and it had her chuckling, she didn't hear what was said but she could only imagine whatever it was would put the fear of God into the young man, he would probably have a heart attack trying to park this thing!. Her door was soon opened, sliding her body round to step up she saw his hand outstretched to assist her, a part of her wanted to dismiss it and get out unaided but she was feeling rather generous today, reaching up she grasped his hand, feeling his firm grasp against her own delicate fingers pulling herself up to stand in front of him, his words caused her to arch a brow towards him, giving him a curious look her. " You wish Mr King, I'm sure you have many agnellini Little lambs at your disposal, try sticking to those…." She whispered to him, releasing her hand from his before whispering to him once more. "Sono sicuro che ci sono brave ragazze per te, qualcosa che sembri desiderare, sono guai ... troppi guai per te" im sure there good girls for you to, something you seem to desire, in trouble...far too much trouble for you she teased with a wink. " Now let's go see just how good this place is, and for your sake I hope it is…or Lord knows you're gonna hear about it if it isn't…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Feb-23 01:12 PM
A cool grin spread over his face, taking on that wolfish appearance she had called him earlier a little as he helped her out of the car. Not only did his hand help lift her out, but he made sure when she stood in front of him that she was very close indeed. His arm lifted hers a little higher than necessary just to make sure to pull her in close. Had that been his intention the whole time? Perhaps. It did give him the excuse to lean into her ear at her dismissal of him. “That’s where you’re wrong, Agnellino Little Lamb ...” He whispered, letting his tone darken a little as he pulled away. “Perhaps I enjoy a little…trouble..” He wouldn’t keep her, only long enough against him to really sell the Big Bad Wolf he was trying to emulate, before he brought her hand to his lips and gently caressed the top of her knuckles with them. He seemed to enjoy dabbling between gentlemanly and debaucherous, which was probably how he got that title of playboy to begin with. Slowly, he released her hand after the tender touch he gave, his eyes moving to his car as it gingerly pulled away to be parked. Miles watched it move slowly around to a dedicated garage where it’d be stored safely away and once out of view, his attention turned back to his lunch date.
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“I’m sure you’ll enjoy it here. Daphne’s is one of my favorite places to eat. I hope it will be to your liking.” He said casually, placing a hand around her waist and guiding her up the steps towards the glass front doors. He was respectful at least with this, holding firm enough for her to know he was there but not enough that she couldn’t pull away if she really wanted to. His hand placed just above the small of her back, keeping a boundary perhaps from being distasteful or reaching with his movements. A gentleman, even if he was a debaucherous one. Still, he wondered as they made their approach how much he would hear about it if his choice in venue was not to her unseen or unmentioned standard. Miles was confident the food here was authentic, it cost enough to be, though the proof as they say would be in the pudding. At least he had an Italian cuisine expert at least to steer him in the right direction.
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“Two please.” His other hand held up two fingers as they approached the hostess table, and the woman standing there looked up from her table settings to see who’d be here for lunch. She had short blond hair in a styled bob with purple and black striped cat eye glasses that she hurriedly shoved up her short nose. Miles was used to this kind of treatment, he got it anywhere he went, though while used to it it was easy to see that the attention sometimes got to him a little. He wasn’t as ego inflated as the tabloids suggested, even though he did exemplify them well enough. The girl was far too young for his tastes anyway, not that he’d divulged to anyone what his tastes actually were. “This way sir.” She said quickly, grabbing a pair of menus and gesturing them towards the dining room. The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated, with simple and elegant white tablecloths on every table. Ornate paintings of the Italian vineyards and countrysides on the walls, chandeliers that glistened with crystals. The place exuded opulence but there was also a clear feeling of warmth and ease here. Like stepping into an old family home and being greeted by relatives you hadn’t seen in ages. Even for lunch the restaurant was a buzz of excitement and busy. However after a few moments, they were both shown to a small table near the back in a more secluded corner. The table was set for two, with a tall white candle lit in the middle among the white linens and the waiting wine glasses. “Red or White?” Miles asked, releasing Larisa quietly and pulling the chair out for her to sit. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Feb-23 02:09 PM
Her own grin spread against her face , why did it not completely surprise her the man liked a bit of trouble? Though something told her he wasn't used to at least getting much trouble from some of the women he decided to spend his time with, she could only imagine the length some of those women went to , to get this man on the right side of them, and she could hardly blame them right? She could see why this man might be appealing to some, he was practically draped in satin and his deep almost growl like tone he took with her , she simply couldn't deny she enjoyed hearing and she was sure many others did to. " Hmm…I bet you do " she teased right back, watching the way he bent over before grazing his lips against the knuckles of her hand, it was a simple enough act, one many men had bestowed upon her, yet it felt so different with him, perhaps because of the reputation he had built around himself, her fingers delicately left his hand to rest back at her side, peering back to see where his attention had been stolen to, watching the sleek Aston being manoeuvred into his dedicated spot had her chuckling softly to herself. " Don't worry, I'm sure your baby is just fine, the poor Valet Parker Will be extra careful with your prized possession I'm sure…" she felt his arm wrap around her slender waist, those fingers applying just enough pressure to the bottom of her spine guiding her towards the doors, of course she could of pulled her self away if she so desired to, but he was after all paying for her lunch, she could at least try to be somewhat respectful towards him for his generosity, at least for now anyway. " One of your favourites huh? Well If I didn't have high expectations already I sure do now, so I hope it doesn't disappoint me…" stepping up to the lady perched at the welcome desk she allowed her eyes to gaze over her, the uniform was impeccably smart, as was she her hair tied neatly in a bun upon her head, her eyes soon dived away from her however to look aroun
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d at the interior of the place, it was beautiful, she could just make out the chatter of the patriots already suited in the establishment, for lunchtime it was rather busy, that at least gave her some hope it would be good, and the smell of the array of foods being made and already on some of the tables had her stomach groaning in protest once more, stepping through the dining area her eyes fell to the decorative paintings on the walls, noticing the vineyard had her eyes lighting up with pure glee, fond memories of her own grand fathers vineyard pushed through her thoughts turning that gleeful grin into a more softer one as she remembered very fondly her times in Italy, and how she longed to go back soon. Making their way to the table she gazed at the beautiful yet simple way it had been laid out, thanking him as he pulled the chair out for her before taking her seat grasping one of the menus and pulling it forward. " That really does depend on what your planning to eat Mr King, but for the purpose of lunch I would say white would be best, Soave if they have it…" she noted before she opened up the menu to take a look at it, her eyes scanning over the menu taking in what it had to offer , her facial expression really didn't give away if she was impressed or not but it didn't take her long to decide what she wanted folding her hands over the menu and lifting her eyes to meet his frame of course the table. " Tell me, do you make it a habit of taking your PAs out for lunch dates? Or am I just an exception…seeing how I am clearly your favourite PA to date…and do they speak Italian here? Or am I required to use a more native tongue when ordering? I'd hate to embarrass a poor waiter …" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Feb-23 08:51 PM
If he knows what’s good for him, it better be… Was the only thing that Miles could think of, not daring to say it and spoil the mood. He did love his cars, and having some brand new valet driving one of his prized possessions as she put it, didn’t exactly settle well with the man. Not that he couldn’t have it repaired, or buy another if he really wanted to, it was more the trouble of it. While he didn’t mind a little bit of bad girl every so often, a little ‘trouble’, dealing with replacing a vehicle was tedious and he preferred not to. For the moment, Miles would leave it at that, an afterthought as he led Larisa into the restaurant and then to their table.
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“I expect you will be very strict in your grading then. I look forward to your review.” Miles said almost softly, shaking his head as Larisa mentioned she would have high expectations of Daphne’s and hoped it wouldn’t disappoint her. Truthfully, he didn’t want it to disappoint her anyway. He enjoyed eating here, and the last thing he wanted was for her to not enjoy herself too. Once he was sure she had settled into her chair, he calmly moved to his own, sitting down opposite of her and leaning back a bit comfortably. It had been a while since Miles had been to Daphne’s, and he was keen to have a taste of some good food for lunch. It wasn’t that the cafeterias in his office didn’t produce exquisite food for his employees to purchase and dine with, it was more he’d had all that was offered and when he had a lunch hour he preferred to go outside of the office instead of staying cooped up within it. ”That really does depend on what you’re planning to eat Mr. King, but for the purpose of lunch I would say white would be best, Soave if they have it…” “Not a bad choice..” Miles tilted his head towards the hostess who had sat them down, silently asking if a similar or same kind of wine was available. The blonde bit her lower lip to try and hold back what appeared to be a girlish giggle, opening the wine menu and turning it towards him to choose. Barely glancing down the menu, Miles gave a quiet nod before answering in words instead of in silent gestures.
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“The Sauvignon please.” And while not necessarily the hostess job, she nodded quickly, fussing with her hair and grinning like an excited teenager before scurrying off to get the wine he’d ordered. Miles didn’t even look after her and just sighed heavily. He barely needed to look at the menu, knowing already what he would be having for lunch today, so instead he threaded his fingers together and leaned back in his chair watching Larisa curiously. ”Tell me, do you make it a habit of taking your PAs out for lunch dates? Or am I just an exception…” “I typically don’t have time for lunch, so it must be that a particularly good PA of mine gave me the luxury of time off to have a lunch date in the first place.” He answered quietly, a soft chuckle in his words. He was liking her company far more than those of other women, who fawned and swooned just at the sight of him. Boring, useless. At least Larisa was interesting, if off limits. She still works for you, keep that in mind Miles.. He had to keep reminding himself, turning on his charm but in a respectful way more than wanting to get what he wanted. Something he’d do with other women he’d likely never see again.
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“I don’t know about favorite PA… but you are the first I’ve taken here if that is any consolation to you.” He said quietly, shaking his head a little at the thought. He used to have one on one meetings with all of his directs that reported to him. Tristan, Julia, Dustin, Francois, Caprese, and when he had a PA that was worth anything more than what was between their legs as well. But it had been quite a while since he’d actually had the time to have a sync like that, so the sudden time on his calendar had sparked his desire to start it up again. As a way to check in with his team, make sure things in their departments were running smoothly and operating well. It gave them the chance to report what was going well and what wasn’t so that changes could be made. Sometimes, changes in staff. Her next question made his chuckle come out more as a laugh, deep and warm for how short it lasted. “They speak English here. The chefs in the back speak Italian and English, so you won’t need to wow them with your fluent Italian unless you truly want to embarrass them.” Miles replied, glancing up as a handsome waiter came by with a napkin draped over his arm and a bottle of wine held tenderly in the crook of his elbow.
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“Sir?” He said quietly, turning to Miles who just nodded after examining the bottle for less than half a second. Carefully, the waiter uncorked the wine and poured a small amount into Miles’ glass. It was customary on dates for the men to approve of the wine in establishments like this, even though it was an old tradition really. He at least knew the custom, and carefully aerated the wine with a few small swishes before sampling it. With a nod and a light smile, the waiter then filled Larisa’s glass first before filling Miles’. “I’ll be right back to take your orders.” The young man said quietly, smiling at Larisa and Miles before scampering off and leaving the pair of them alone. Miles took his glass and raised it towards her inviting her to a toast of sorts with a playful smile on her face. “To the Agnellino and the Lupo Cattivo To the Little Lamb and the Bad Wolf @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Feb-23 05:59 AM
"Not a bad choice? It's one of italy's favourite white wines I'll have you know, but I don't expect a novice like yourself to know that…" she teased with a playful grin, her eyes soon dived away from him to the pretty blonde waitress beside them, she could see the blush against her cheeks, the way those pearly white teeth bit into her lip in a attempt to stop a girly giggle, it made her brow arch a little to watch the display, is this how women behaved around him normally? Surely he didn't enjoy that? It would grate on her to no end to have herds of giggling females flocking to her all day, but maybe he did…maybe that's what got him going, though something told her he at least had some taste for the women he did choose to go with, or at least she hoped he wasn't the type to go for immature giggling blonde like her. Her thoughts soon changed as the.blonde finally left them to it and be turned his attention back to her question the grin still returning back to her face " Oh the PA who managed to give you time to enjoy a nice lunch is most certainly the best PA your have the privilege of working alongside, I'd make sure to keep her on your good side seeing how she is giving you this free time to enjoy yourself, sounds like a keeper to me…" she teased her own small chuckle leaving to meet his own, it was weird these last few days he seemed to really come out of his shell , at least to her it seemed he had, it seemed more relaxed , seemed to enjoy joking around with her and seemed a lot less up right then their original meeting, she liked this side of Mr King he was fun to be around and she found herself enjoying spending time with him, it surprised her a bit but also filled her with pride to know she was the first PA he had taken out for lunch, if that meant he liked her more than the others she wasn't sure but she had to assume that he did, surely he wouldn't want to spend any time out of the office with her if he didn't.
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" Oh....they speak English?.." she tutted, shaking her head." Well that's the first mistake, every good Italian restaurant has Italian speaking waiters and staff, it's in the rules ya know, though im sure i could embarrass them without even needing to speak Italian" she teased with a wink, of course there was no rule book here she was just being a brat and she knew it, that wasn't to say however she wasn't a little bit disappointed that they didn't speak Italian here, but knowing the chef at least did filled her with some hope that the food would at least be good, her eyes fell to the male who had brought the wine over, her eyes glancing over the bottle to examine it, seemed like a decent bottle anyway, of course typically they got him to taste the wine , a tradition that frankly annoyed her at least a bit, what if the woman disagreed with the man's taste in wine? Was she simply required to drink it and like it? Such an outdated tradition, if given more time she may of even voiced her distaste before the wine was poured in her glass, she peeked down at the contents it seemed crisp and sharp, she reached for the glass watching as Miles rose his and the words that followed causing her to chuckle warmly, lifting her glass she clicked it delicately to his before bringing it finally to her mouth to take a sip, the wine was luckily very good, placing her glass back down on the table her tongue idly licked the remains of the alcohol away. " I'm far from a little Lamb Mr King, though the giddy blonde staring over here could very well be a Lamb, she's as annoying as one anyway…" she teased, though she wasn't lying when she said she wasn't annoying her, it wasn't that she really cared if he took an interest in her, it was the complete disrespect that young blonde had, how was she know they were dating? Or that they weren't together in some capacity and there she was touching up her make her and giggling to her friend over by the bar causing her to roll her eyes…oh…maybe
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she would embarrass her just for the sheer fun of it, for her lack of professionalism The waiter came over then smiling warmly to the two. "*Are you ready to order?.." " Yes i am…" Larisa spoke almost straight away not even opening the menu to order what she wants she knew exactly what she wanted. " Ill have the Tortelloni di Zucca con stracciatella, salvia e Semi di Zucca…" she said, waiting for Miles to order before offering the man a smile as he headed off to place their orders before turning her attention straight back to him , her finger idly stroking the top of her glass as her earlier thoughts seemed to return and she couldn't stop from voicing them. " Tell me something…" she asked, perhaps she was going to pry too much into his business, but she was curious. " The tabloids, they seem to enjoy exploiting your private life Mr King, I'm curious…are you really interested in any of those ditzy models you seem to associate yourself with on occasion? Or is it simply just….Well….to put it bluntly just about having a good time under the sheets " she asked rather boldly bringing her glass to her lips to take another sip, curiously wondering if he would even answer her question or not. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Feb-23 08:22 AM
“I see… well perhaps you can teach me so I’m not such a novice then.” Miles chuckled at her. He wasn’t Italian afterall, though it was possible to mistake some kind of Mediterranean blood in how he looked. Though the idea of being taught from someone who certainly held themselves to such a high standard was at least an enjoyable thought. If Larisa knew as much as she let on, he’d certainly be a good student. At least he knew a few things, having an office in Italy and knowing the language gave him a bit of an edge over just a brand new student after all. “So far she’s working out nicely, I’ll give you that.” He said softly, eyeing Larisa as she mentioned how the current PA who’d given him time off to enjoy lunch must have been the best he’d ever had. That was… No. He wouldn’t let his thoughts dwell on her. Not today. Not while they were at lunch and a storm was raging outside the busy establishment. There was a flicker in his dark chocolate eyes as the memory of her ran through his head, but Miles just blinked it away. There was no use kicking up the past and mentioning her while he was out with Larisa. Who he wasn’t even really ‘out’ with, it was just a casual lunch date.
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“Any chance I’ll get a copy of the rulebook and your score sheet? Since they’ve already been given two strikes against them?” He laughed a little. The first strike against Daphne’s was apparently because the staff didn’t exclusively speak Italian. The nerve of the restaurant of course. The second, obviously, was that it was one of Miles’ favorite places to eat, so that had to be a blemish on their review with Larisa as well right? While he waited for the wine to finish being poured, Miles just sat quietly observing his lunch date a moment. She was far more fun when she loosened up, and he appreciated her witty and sharp tongue. Among other things; she of course was beautiful that had been a given. But there were plenty of beautiful women out there that he could have had, that hadn’t caught his eye at all. ”I’m far from a little Lamb Mr. King, though the giddy blonde staring over here could very well be a Lamb, she’s as annoying as one anyway…”
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“The giddy what?” He said blinking a little, before turning to look out at the blonde hostess who fell into a fit of giggles at the bar with one of the bartending women. Both ladies had been staring over at their table and upon catching his eye, turned away giggling like mad. Miles just grimaced a little, trying to hide it as a small smile before turning back to Larisa. “Honestly, I hadn’t really noticed her.” This was true. She was just the hostess, and while he’d been polite and courteous to her, Miles hadn’t made any kind of advance towards her or suggested anything further than a patron dining at the restaurant. How was he supposed to police how other’s looked at him? It was the tabloids and internet rumors all over again. ”Are you ready to order?” Miles just nodded when the waiter came by, patiently waiting for Larisa to finish her order before the young man turned to him. “I’ll have the Costolette d’Agnello alla Griglia con Salsa Verde please.” The waiter smiled and wrote down his order along with Larisa’s before quietly taking the menus and bowing himself away. Miles had only just brought his wine glass up to his lips to take a sip when he heard Larisa’s question of him. ”Tell me something…” Ah.. Here we go… He thought, placing the glass down and facing her properly to hear her question and know how best to answer it. It wasn’t exactly a question he didn’t get. Almost everyone asked it of him at one point or another. He had just wondered how long it would take Larisa to fall into that line of questioning herself. Two days it seemed.
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“You shouldn’t believe everything you read in tabloid papers…and please.” He began quietly, looking across the table at her with unwavering attention. It wasn’t him trying to intimidate nor was he trying to flatter, he was being polite. Giving her the attention she warranted and asked for as he felt she deserved that if she was going to pry into his not-so-private life. “We’re not in the office, you can call me Miles. ‘Mr. King’ is so formal, and while I don’t mind it in the office or somewhere more intimate, we’re just at lunch. There’s no need for formalities.” He waited though, letting himself digest the question that she asked. Even taking his wine glass and sipping it again in thought. It wasn’t like he wasn’t expecting a question like this, but he was more or less trying to be tactful of how he answered it.
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“Do I look like the kind of man who would just want an airhead on each arm?” He asked in response. It was a rhetorical question, one that he just shook his head at and smiled a little at her with. “No, I don’t just take ‘ditzy models’ to bed with me. I am a man with needs, and I have hired call girls on occasion to address those needs, however they are handsomely paid for their work and I don’t disrespect the career they’ve chosen for themselves.” He answered in a simple and quiet way, giving a slight pause before deciding to elaborate and continue. “I’ve never slept with a model, despite what the papers say, though I’m sure several of the models I’ve brought to events have wanted to sleep with me…It’s just what those tabloids do. They see women leaving my penthouse, and assume that I have them lined up for a turn in my sex dungeon.” For a moment, he mirrored her, letting a finger trace along the edge of the wine glass on the table as he thought about her line of questioning. The smile on his face, almost seemed a little sad as his mind wandered to the inevitable conclusion of where it would go from here. “I don’t really do relationships… because no relationship has ever worked with me.” For a moment he let there be quiet, before clearing his throat and regaining back that confidence he had before. “What about you?” Miles asked, tilting his chin in her direction a moment. “Since we’re on the subject of private lives, is there a Mr. Bechtel that I should be concerned with upsetting for taking you out to lunch today?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Feb-23 08:56 AM
You shouldn't believe everything you read in the tabloid papers…. Of course she knew that was true, many things had been written in the tabloids about her and her family in the past, some of it could of easily been plucked straight out of a fairy tale, but he had never denied he wasn't a playboy so of course she only assumed that at least was true about him, and by his facial expressions he was obvious this question had come up she was sure more than once with him, and perhaps for a second she felt guilty to bring it up again, but surely he could understand her curiosity, he was handsome, he seemed to have a good sense of humour once you broke down that armour he wore, he was a gentleman he had proved that a few times to her, she found it almost astonishing the man hadn't found a woman that he wanted to settle down with, maybe he didn't want that. Her finger continued their small pulls across the glass as he requested she called him Miles, her lips pulling into a small smile. " Well if that's what you would like….Miles…" those words seemed to come out differently to how she would ordinarily say his name in the more formal context, it felt different to…she liked it, his question caused her to pull her brows together her finger stopped the gentle glide around the rim to simply fall to settle on the table her hands clasping together in front of her again as she inspected his features. " No, you don't, which is why I asked, because you don't seem the type at all, you're far too intelligent for that…" her own words were quiet than, she didn't want to talk to loudly she was very aware how busy the restaurant was, and his private life was just that, whatever he wanted to share was up to him, but she certainly wouldn't discuss anything he did decide to tell her with anyone else, she at least hoped he knew that. She was quiet as he spoke, her features changing to a more softer expression as he explained things about his life, she couldn't help feel sorry for him then
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she could only imagine how he felt to be him, ti see the slanderous messages the paper put out about you everyday, the reputation he had gained from no fault of his own best on their slanderous lies and greed to get headlines to make them more money, being a rich successful man in a bustling city had their perks, but they certainly has their flaws to, and this was definitely one of them.
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I don't really do relationships….because no relationship has ever worked for me That frown deepened then, her eyes tracing his face to see the hint of sadness behind the smile he wore, she felt her hand flexing as if she wanted to reach out and comfort him , her heart pulled just a little for the man in front of her who for a moment seemed so lost and perhaps even lonely…it was a strange thing to see from him, that confidence he normally held so well had faded and that was clear to see. "That doesn't mean it won't…" she whispered back to him, not even sure if he heard her before suddenly he was turning the question round to her , she scoffed and before she could even think about what she was saying she blurted out words the instance she did she wished she hadn't " I wouldn't worry, I doubt he would even notice…" she said, her words tainted with frustration and definitely a hint of sadness, as she reached for her drink taking a quick swig of it before putting it down, for a moment she didn't meet his gaze, she felt annoyed at her self for letting that slip out but it did it so freely she barely had time to even stop it from happening, her fingers toyed with the stem of the glass before she managed to snap her self back, lifting her gaze to meet his if he was looking at her again. " But yes I'm with someone, been with him a few years…he's…he's a nice man " she said but it was clear even if she tried desperately not to show it, it was a difficult subject for her, her relationship was definitely not perfect, and she knew deep down she should of left him months ago, but she didn't…and it was for her own worries and concerns for him that she didn't, she stayed with him out of pity now, not love, she had hoped things would return to how they once were…to the love and excitement they shared, but six months down the line and things were worse then they ever had been…it was obvious they were never going to get back to where they were once before , and that hurt….y
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et she did nothing about it, here she was this witty confident woman to scared to leave a man who made her miserable, it was stupid really, yet that was her life, a life she felt she was stuck in, and she hated it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Feb-23 11:04 AM
Hearing his name out of her voice was more appealing than he originally thought it would be. The way she slowly and casually said “Miles”, sent a shiver through him. Something that hadn’t happened in quite a long time for the man. Not that he’d let on just how much he appreciated the more casual way she spoke to him. Miles felt himself wondering why it was so easy to speak about his private life with her. Perhaps it was because he was being vague and he wasn’t giving details. Even if she asked, he likely wouldn’t. That and wasn’t she just like everyone else? Looking at him like a giant fat wallet to exploit? That’s who he was, wasn’t he? Just a rich playboy millionaire, nothing more or less. After his mutterings and after he got himself righted, not wanting to drop that wall and having surprised himself that he had at all, Miles attempted to hear what Larisa had whispered to him. It was just too loud to hear the bulk of it, catching only a portion of it before the hustle of the restaurant drowned it out again. ’That doesn’t mean’…yeah well.. In my experience, that’s all it ever means… Miles thought, a little coldly to himself, before he had asked her just as equally private a question. If she was going to dive into his personal life, then it was only fair that he do the same. His glass swirled in his fingertips a little as he took in her clear frustration and the disappointment she felt. ”I wouldn’t worry, I doubt he would even notice…” Doubt he would notice? He wondered, his brow furrowing as he listened to Larisa continue. As she continued to speak about the relationship she currently was in, Miles could feel a bubbling of irritation boil in his blood. Was she serious? She was with a man because ‘he was nice’ and that was it? It was his turn to scoff at her, taking a sip of the wine and setting it down with purpose in irritation. The scowl on his face showed the frustration and confusion he felt.
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“Is he blind?” Miles asked, his voice cold and detached. “Or perhaps he’s mentally impaired? You’re with him as a charity case?” The questions weren’t exactly ones that he expected an answer to. There was a cruelty in them, asked in earnest at his confusion of her situation but already knowing the answers were likely ‘No’. Snapping his fingers and nodding a little, Miles shook his head at her. “No, he must be incredibly well hung… that must be it…” He said casually, a smirk on his lips to try and diffuse the bewilderment he felt listening to her. “Why else would you stay with someone who doesn’t worship the ground you walk on… seems ludicrous to me.” He chuckled a little darkly at the idea. That Larisa, this smart and beautiful talent of a woman was with a man who couldn’t see past his own nose at her. While he meant it to be more of a joke, a jab at her significant other, his tone softened a little towards the end. “Honestly, that baffles me. You are an incredible woman Larisa. Achievements galore, smart and witty if not a bit of a brat sometimes…” Miles gave a playful wink, returning to that gentlemanly demeanor he’d had before and trying to lighten the mood at the table a bit since both of them seemed to have brought it down a peg or two. “The idea that you would settle for someone who seems so beneath you, is just a waste…” The last of this sentence was said with a solid form of sincerity to his voice. He truly believed that with the way she said it, and the way her demeanor had changed reminiscing on her relationship, that she was dating someone that truly and deeply was beneath her. That wasn’t worthy of her time or the effort she put into the relationship. Regardless of what that effort happened to be.
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“Now, if it were me…hypothetically speaking…” Miles prefaced just so she wouldn’t get any ideas as it wasn’t something he was looking for. Again, relationships never worked for him, so he didn’t expect the advice he would give would be of any real consequence to her. He at least felt the need to state it for the record. “I would shower you with affection. You’d work, only if you wanted to, and when you came back to our home at the end of each night, I would ensure you were taken care of. Whether that’s a simple hug after a bad day or…something a little more vigorous to destress you… is entirely up to you. My attention would be on your satisfaction, because it would be my duty and my privilege to make sure you knew just how amazing you are with every breath that leaves your body. There would never be a doubt in your mind that you were any less than the first thing I think of in the morning and the last thing I dream about at night. If your current relationship can’t show you that same level of dedication then clearly… He’s doing something wrong.” He paused for a moment, letting his words sink in. There was no play he was making, nor was there a joke in the words he said. Miles meant everything he said, as practiced as they seemed. Though perhaps because they seemed so practiced was why he just gave a gentle shrug at them while he took another sip from his wine glass. “But what do I know… I don’t do relationships.” He said gently, giving her a playful and quietly reassuring wink. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Feb-23 12:08 PM
Is he Blind? Those deep aggravated words that suddenly sprung from him had her eyes truly and earnestly snap up to meet his gaze, she wasn't really sure what kind of reaction she expected from him, but hearing the change in his tone and the bewildered confused look on his face as he gazed at her with wonder was not what she really expected, the rest of his words only causing her to straighten more on that chair her fingers clinging to the stem of the glass just that bit harder, his words despite how much she wanted to protest were wrong she simply knew they weren't, she knew deep down she was with him , at least now for that exact reason, she took pity on him for what he had been through, pity on what had happened, and even more pity and concern for what could happen if she left him. " Miles that…." But before she could say more he was snapping his fingers at her, a act which caused her to arch her brow in a questionable gaze at what was to come next, but what he did say had her eyes widening and even the smallest of flushes to graze her cheek. " Miles! " she huffed, perhaps louder than she meant to, quickly settling herself down, shaking her head at the ridiculousness of the man before her. " I'll have you know my sex life is none of your concern, and I will not be answering such questions on it neither " she grumbled, though there was still a small smile on her face from the audacity of the man to simply come out with something like that, and more a moment she wished she could say it was true! Truth of the matter was they were barely intimate anymore, any advances she had made previously had been met with an almost cold shoulder, and anything they had done was mediocre at best, it was almost not worth her time even trying anymore. Why else would you stay with someone who doesn't worship the ground you walk on…seems ludicrous to me… Those words hit her harder then she thought they would, the realisation was this man DID worship the ground she walked
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on at one point, that's why she loved him, their relationship couldn't have been more perfect, and yet one thing had thrown it all into turmoil. " It's…complicated…" was all she said, it wasn't that complicated when she truly thought about it, but complicated in the sense of the implications it could have if she did leave him, she knew she was stuck in something she didn't want anymore, something she felt she was trapped to simply live with, truth of the matter was she was scared, scared to leave him and watch would could happen to him if she did, she simply would rather be unhappy then to see the man suffer anymore as a result of her, as stupid as it sounded…she simply didn't want to bring him anymore heartache, even if that meant dealing with her own every day. Her smile soon returned when he started complimenting her however, bringing that glass closer to her so she could return to her gentle finger movements on the top of the glass. " A brat sometimes? Perhaps I Need to stop being so nice to you, you're going to tarnish my reputation, and i simply can't have that …" she teased relieved for this brief moment of playfulness that had returned between them, though it was short lived his next words stung even harder than the last, bringing that glass up she took a swig to settle that stinging she felt in her chest at the honesty and truthfulness of his words. " Miles…" she attempted to speak again and yet he wasn't finished, though his next words had her arching her brow, moving to sit back in her chair to study him better, her hands clasped on the table in front of her.
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" Oh enlighten me as to what you would do…hypothetically speaking of course…" she teased the smile gracing her face once more as she wondered truly what he would say, she was expecting some witty playful remark, what he said how ever she most definitely wasn't expecting, the words he said next were full of sincerity, each one spoken she was almost sure with truth and honesty, she found herself frozen on the spot, her features softening a little as he expressed what he would do if she was his…of course she wasn't, and the likelihood was she never would be, she never mixed business and pleasure and Miles King certainly wasn't someone she planned on hooking any of her stars to, but his words had hit her a lot deeper than she thought, to imagine a life where that would happen, her thoughts moving to Connor again, remembering times almost mirroring what he said , when the man did anything and everything to make her life worthwhile, he showered her with gifts and affection, he doted on her every move, she closed her eyes for a brief moment letting them words sink in before finally opening them to look across the table at him again. " For someone who doesn't do relationships you sure know just what to say to make someone believe you do…" she teased right back, before she noticed the waiter coming over with the food, leaning back she watched as it was presented to her, gazing down at the food presented in the very elegant bowl and it did indeed look very appetising, it wasn't to over the top, it was almost identical to how her grandfather would of made such a dish, a memory that brought a very happy satisfied smile to her face, something that had been missing during this conversation. "*Can I get you anything else to accompany this Miss? *" the young man asked her, causing her eyes to lift to meet his gaze . " No I don't think so, it looks wonderful. Thanks…" she simply said grasping her napkin from the table she fanned it out a little before placing it delicately o
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n her lap, waiting until Miles was sorted with his before proceeding. " He wasn't always like this…How things are now I mean…" she didn't know why she felt the need to defend him, maybe because she had been doing it for so long it simply was second nature to her. " He did all those things before, we had a great relationship…a really great relationship…" she reinforced those words again, her own mind reliving all those happy memories for a brief moment. " I guess I was clinging onto the hope that it would be that again, we would go back to being that happy couple once more, but…I'm not so sure we can…I hoped we could, I really did…but maybe I am holding onto a lost cause…but I know if I left him, I just don't know how he would deal with that, and I simply don't want to hurt him, as stupid as that sounds, he's been through a lot " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Feb-23 02:47 PM
Each time she said his name it sent a wash of excitement through him. It wasn’t what he was expecting, but he certainly appreciated hearing it far more than he did hearing her normal formalities. Even when she exclaimed and nearly shouted his name at him for the words she said, it just made him chuckle at her. Her indignation at him prying into her private sex life with her partner was amusing to say the least to Miles. Part of him was actually happy at the idea that she seemed so affronted by his statement. It just told him that whoever Larisa was with, wasn’t doing it for her in the bedroom. If that’s the case…I’m very sure I could remedy that for you… The thought made him swallow a little, immediately regretting the line of questioning he’d followed there. Stop it Miles. “It shouldn’t be that complicated…” Miles said dryly, raising a brow at her as she attempted to defend her position on the matter. He listened for a moment, before expressing the compliments he had for her. These were from his own observations and nothing more. He’d known her for a maximum of three days if you include the day he interviewed her and debated whether or not he should actually hire her or not. If Miles had seen all that in three days, then surely her significant other was well and truly blind. He merely chuckled at her when she mentioned how she was being too nice to him. How she didn’t want to ruin her reputation and he couldn’t help but roll his eyes a little at the thought.
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He had continued on, explaining just how she should be treated. How she should be damn near worshiped by the man or woman that she chose to be with. Miles thought that about any significant other though. Deep beneath the playboy and snarky exterior, he was a romantic at heart. At least, he used to be. It wasn’t just sex or games or playful teases all the time. At one point, he had done all those things to the woman he thought he’d have spent his life with. One that he had given his heart to. And like the fool that he was, it had been destroyed right in front of him. Miles was curious how Larisa didn’t already know of his tumultuous love life; it seemed everyone did. Or at least they got some version of the story that made him look like a player. Made him look like the one who was clearly at fault. That couldn’t be further from the truth… He thought, dismissing the images of the past as he finished telling her exactly how he would treat her if she were his. If she, were his…if she were.. Mine... Stop it Miles. “Just because I know how you should be treated in a relationship, doesn’t mean I do them myself.” Miles said quietly after clearing his throat and finishing his explanation to her. His gaze moved away from hers for a moment as the waiter arrived. He set down Larisa’s pasta dish in front of her, and Miles smiled at the reaction it had on her face. She seemed to be genuinely impressed by it, which only made him glad to have chosen the place. The waiter then set down the matching white plate with a char grilled rack of lamb cutlet nestled elegantly against lemon and herb vegetables with a drizzle decorating and garnishing the plate. It smelled divine and the man couldn’t help the small grin on his face pull at his cheeks.
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“Anything else I can bring to the table sir?” The waiter asked, eyeing the wine glasses and Miles just nodded, taking his napkin and spreading it over his lap. “Yes, if you could bring that bottle over and leave it at the table, that would be helpful.” He mentioned and the waiter just nodded before leaving the pair to their lunches. Miles just chuckled a little looking down at what he’d ordered. It actually had been a while since he got to have it, and there was a certain level of excitement getting to enjoy it again. As he began cutting into the lamb on his plate, the knife gliding through the meat easily with barely any pressure, Miles listened on as Larisa continued about her significant other. Miles didn’t even know the guy’s name and he already loathed him. Wasting Larisa’s time and energy, making her feel this way, like she had to defend him. Couldn’t he defend himself? What could she have possibly done to make her insist on staying some a prat like that? Without saying any of these things though, Miles just let her continue. He listened intently and didn’t interrupt, letting her get everything out no matter how long it would take her to do so. “It sounds like pity to me.” Miles finally said after she’d finished. “That’s not a reason to stay, you know… at least, that’s not a very good reason to stay.” He continued, taking a bite of the lamb with a few pieces of vegetables and sliding them to one side of his plate a moment before picking up the spoon that wouldn’t be used for his particular meal but would have had he gotten a more traditional pasta dish like Larisa had.
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“I hate to be the one to tell you…” And with these words he truly did seem regretful as he scooped up the bite size portion of his lunch onto the spoon. “But you’re waiting for a miracle. I don’t know how long this chap’s been the way he is, but it’s been long enough for you to realize that he’s not the same as he once was. Long enough that you’re considering him a lost cause. And that probably stems from his lack of effort with the relationship as a whole.” As Miles spoke, he carefully drew his fork underneath the spoon that carried a sample of his lunch on it, ensuring that nothing would drip on the tablecloth or where it shouldn’t. He was laser focused on this task, despite talking to her and informing her that her relationship was not what she thought it was. What she already seemed to know. “I don’t know you well enough unfortunately to tell you what to do with your life Larisa.” He continued, twirling his fork a little to emphasize the point he was trying to make. “However, I think you deserve better. You deserve someone who will make sure you never feel like a burden to them, or that you have to stay with them out of pity…” As he spoke, Miles leaned forward, the spoon in his hand gently placed on her plate. He drew back after leaving the utensil with its sample for her there in her bowl. When he repositioned himself comfortably over his own lunch, it was clear he’d made the sample for her to try. Even taking a more center cut of the lamb instead of one of the chargrilled bits on the ends.
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“Someone who puts your needs before their own…” He finished, lightly skewering a piece of lamb on his fork for himself and bringing it up to taste his own lunch himself. Miles paused for just a moment, realizing the action he’d done and then rolling his eyes a little and smirking at her. “You did say you would give this place a review…You can’t exactly do that unless you try as much as you can.” He said softly, as if that was enough to explain the gesture he’d made and the food he shared with her. That had to be the reason… right? @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Feb-23 09:14 PM
Just because I know how how you should be treated in a relationship, doesn't mean I do them myself Larisa couldn't stop the small smile from tugging at her face at those words, she didn't quite believe that statement though, playboy that he was he had demonstrated to her on more then enough occasions over these past few days he was indeed a gentleman at heart, and she most certainly did believe without a shadow of a doubt that he would absolutely do those things for someone he perhaps cared about, the big bad wolf wasn't looking quite so fierce to her right then, instead he was showing a almost softer side to him which she was enjoying getting to know, enjoying getting to know a lot more then she thought she would. The food did indeed look glorious, her eyes peeking up to take a gander at his own plate, the lamb looked simply perfect as did the vegetables that accompanied it, so far the place was certainly getting brownie points from her , but she wouldn't let that on so easily…she enjoyed teasing him that was for sure, not that she took the time to enjoy any of the food yet, her mind far to preoccupied on the subject they were currently discussing, his truthful words stung at her a little, a deep sigh leaving her lips as she grasped her spook to bring it forward but not yet eating instead she ran her finger along the stem of the utensils in contemplation. " I know…." She simply said, because she did, she knew exactly why she was still with Connor and it was for the exact reason he had just told her for, for Pity, not for anything more then that, at least not now. "I'd hate to be the one to tell you…." Here we go…. she internally thought, she knew what he was going to say before the words even broke out of his lips, it wasn't like she hadn't been told it countless times before, she knew she was fighting to keep a lost cause, that despite all her best efforts she was getting nowhere, as he spoke she watched him however place different items of food on
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to that spoon, a task he seemed very engrossed in she wondered what he was doing , was he going to eat his meal of it? It wouldn't surprise her if he did probably too afraid to spill anything down that expensive suit he wore, the thought brought a smile to her otherwise sullen look, his words did bring a more deeper smile from her, many had told her the same thing yet coming from him felt a different, she knew he was right, she knew her worth and she damn well knew she deserved better than this.
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Her eyes followed him however as that spoon was placed carefully on the edge of her bowl, her brow arching to see he had offered her some of his own food to try, a act that surprised her a little as those eyes danced back up to his face wondering if he even knew he had done it. " I'm very aware of what I deserve in life, Miles, but sometimes we don't always get what we want right?." Her words how ever true they were was also slightly mischievous perhaps she was indicating something else along with those words to, and frankly she wanted to steer the conversation away from her pathetic love life and just forget about it for now, she would have that all to look forward to when she got home after all. A small chuckle left her at his explanation as to why he has given her his food to try her hand, releasing her own spoon to move to the one he had offered her. " Why that's awfully nice of you, do you share your meals with all your other members of staff in such a intimate way Miles?..." she teased the playful grin practically stretched out across her face. " I have to say though, if I had that piece of lamb delivered to me I certainly wouldn't be giving it up that easily, you'd simply have to fight me for it, and let me assure you…I fight dirty…" she teased the grin widening a wink shot in his direction before she brought that spoon up, leaning over just a bit to ensure nothing fell on her outfit, she certainly didn't want to spend the whole day sat in a office with food down her clothes, opening her mouth she popped the food in, the flavours almost instantly exploding in her mouth, the lamb was tender and sweet the way they had chargrilled it only adding to the flavour, the small vegetables he had offered her to taste were cooked to perfection and paired so well with the lamb, it was one happy unison in her mouth and she honestly had to try very hard not to groan out with satisfaction at how damn good it did taste, she tried to keep her face straight, not wanting to
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show him the extent of how much she enjoyed it, though if he paid close enough attention to her face even she couldn't completely hide the joy she was feeling at what she was eating, once finished she grabbed a napkin on the table bringing it to her face to Dab at the corners of her mouths before she shrugged a little. " I mean, it was okay, I've had better…." She teased trying desperately hard to keep the grin from spilling out across her face as she brought the wine glass up to her lips to take another careful sip before placing it down upon the table, it was most certainly more than okay, but she found teasing this man to much fun to simply not do any opportunity she got, she grasped her own spoon then to bring it forward to her own bowl to taste the delights that she had been brought out, the smell was almost authentic enough for her that if she did indeed choose to close her eyes she could almost invision herself in Italy, perched under one of those awning with the warm summer air blowing through her hair, sitting out on the cobbled streets away from the bustling tourist attractions at one of the hidden gems that only locals would know about, it made her smile to think about, she must go back there soon…she missed it terribly. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Feb-23 10:01 PM
”Why that’s awfully nice of you, do you share your meals with all your other members of staff in such an intimate way Miles?...” “No. I don’t.” He responded simply, swallowing a piece of his own lunch and delighting in the flavors that danced over his tongue. “But since you thought to review the place, I thought it best to give you something else to sample…besides that, I’ve had it several times and know how damn good it tastes so if you’re to review anything, it should be that.” Whether or not she actually liked the food was irrelevant to him. He enjoyed it, that's why he ordered it. Though it was quite clear as he watched her take the sample into her mouth and how desperate she was to try and hold her emotions back that Larisa liked it too. His eyes watched at the little flickerings of her mouth, how she seemed to hold herself back from really letting out how satisfied she was with just that small taste. Chuckling darkly at her statement to him, Miles lifted his chin in a defiant way, silently daring her to fight dirty then, or show him exactly what she meant. “I think I can handle you just fine…Though it’s probably a good thing that I tend to be more a lover than a fighter…” He nearly purred at her, continuing to take small bites of his meal and every so often a sip of the wine. Not long afterwards, while contemplating what she had said to him and the meaning she had laced in her words, the waiter appeared and left the bottle of wine that Miles had asked for on the table between them. Miles just nodded his dismissal of the man, before taking the bottle and moving it to one side to ensure his view was unobstructed. His view of his lunch date across the table was more important than the label of the wine they were drinking after all.
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“If you know what you deserve in life..” he started, swallowing another mouthful quietly and beginning to cut up another piece for himself. “Then you should go after it. Take me for example… I do get what I want…” His fork skewered a piece of the lamb onto his fork and delicately waved it at her to emphasize his point. “You see, I wanted something, and I ensured that I would get that particular something. Simply by asking and going after exactly what I wanted.” It was clear it wasn’t just the meal he had ordered but the company that he was currently with that he had meant by this. He had wanted to take her out to lunch, so he did. She just happened to seem to want the same thing. ”I do enjoy having a, Little Lamb, from time to time after all…” The words murmured slowly and darkly, suggestive of the meal he was enjoying as his lunch but clearly not the only thing he wanted to sink his teeth into. If the gentle glint in his eye as he watched Larisa take to her own pasta was any indication. Seeing the smile on her face brought a warmth to him that he couldn’t really explain. Making her happy seemed to fill him with a sense of accomplishment. Though his thoughts kept going back to why she was unhappy in the first place. It just seemed like such a waste to him. Such a waste of her time, of her energy, and why would she subject herself to someone who didn’t have her best interests at heart? It’s not like you’re anyone to talk…
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”I mean, it was okay, I’ve had better…” “Don’t lie.” The growl in his voice was accompanied by a quiet chuckle as he shook his head at her. “The only way you’ve had better is if it was homemade… and if that’s the case then I’ll take that wager.” Miles teased. The idea that the meal was subpar was ridiculous, and he knew that she had to be teasing him. But if she was going to make such a bold statement, then he’d surely take her up on that and have her back up her words. Miles could play dirty too.
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“Tell you what, I’ll admit that the lamb here isn’t as good as homemade, but in order to do that, I’ll need something to compare it to.” He continued, slicing up another piece as he spoke. “I’ll try your homemade lamb and if yours is better I’ll admit defeat and crown you victorious. Even give you a bonus… God as my witness and as truthful as they come. However, if it’s not better than you’ll have to admit it aloud to me…” He paused for a moment, letting the playful idea sink in for a moment before continuing. “And you’ll have to Cut your Lost Causes...” The way he looked at her was playful and mischievous, though there was a bit of seriousness to his offer. If she could prove that her homemade lamb exceeded the one he enjoyed at Daphne’s then she’d get a bonus check, and certainly not for a small amount. If she couldn’t and the meals were at par with one another, then she’d have to give herself the dignity and respect she deserved and cut Connor loose. Either way, Miles couldn’t see an issue with the friendly wager. He got fed in either scenario which he couldn’t exactly complain about and either Larisa got a check and bragging rights, or she got to stand up for herself and gained back some of her well deserved self-respect. Win-Win. “That is, if you really think that… you’ve had better… of course..” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Feb-23 10:41 PM
She couldn't stop the small snort that left her as he expressed he was simply a lover not a fighter her eyes narrowing just a little towards him at the statement he so boldly made, she believed he was indeed a good lover, he had given her many indications that he was indeed just that, but she didn't believe he wasn't just as good a fighter, she had after all seen how he dealt with clients he had the pleasure of conversing with, and the fear he had put upon certain staff who wasn't behaving in a manner he expected. " Oh I don't believe that for a second Miles, you may be a half decent lover, but I certainly believe you are a better fighter, I've seen how you work, I may be perched behind that little desk but I heard what goes on in your office…" she teased, her eyes spotted the man who has returned with the wine they were sharing offering him a kind smile before he left again allowing them to enjoy their meal in peace now it would seem without the worry of being disturbed everytime their glasses needed a refill.
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The conversation turned back to him, and his words simply brought a chuckle out of her as her spoon dived into that pasta dish to sample her first taste, actually secretly excited to try it. " Oh I know you make it very clear your a man who always gets what he wants….at least sometimes anyway…" her words were draped in playfulness then, perhaps a deeper meaning underneath those words, as she finally lifted her first spoonful of pasta to her mouth, popping it in and tasting the array of flavours dancing over her tongue, god it was good , almost did taste homemade, her eyes danced up from her bowl at his soft dark words the playful glint within her gaze. "Oh I'm very much aware of that…" she teased right back bringing her napkin back to Dab at the corners of her mouth softly. "Don't lie" She couldn't stop her own chuckle that left her lips to accompany his own, her spoon about to dive straight back into the bowl before his statement rolled out and she lifted her hand pointing straight at him with a almost triumphant gaze. " Ah ha! See that's exactly it, nothing tastes as good as homemade, and I've been very fortunate to of had some exceptionally pieces of lamb made for me, some I've even made myself, so my statement was not a lie…" she teased retracted her hand back quickly to put up that spoon to take another bite of her food, her eyes dancing over his features at his little wager. " Oh? And what do you want to compare it to?" She asked, her eyes dancing with a questionable gaze as she popped more food in her mouth, her eyes trained on him as he started to speak, her brow arching as she attempted to eat the pasta in her bowl without grinning so wide that it made it impossible to do so. " A bonus? …well now I Hope your ready to part with some serious cash Miles…" she teased…through her face did indeed falter just a bit as he suggested she would have to cut her ties, she knew exactly what he meant by that, and the thought did have her questioning if sh
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e truly wanted to go through with it, though she knew her lamb would definitely out shine this, but it was IF he would be truly honest, or lie to simply get her to cut ties with Connor, something he seemed fixated on right now it seemed " Let me tell you Miles…" she longed out his name just a little at the end then, lifting her spoon to point towards him. " I make a very good piece of lamb, it will rival any piece you've ever had I can say that with confidence, but you can't be a little how should i say this without insulting you…" she teased taking a moment perhaps to choose her words wisely he was her boss after all. " schmuck about it and have to be honest with me about the meal, not lie because you want me to end my relationship with my good for nothing Boyfriend…" she said, though playful as her words were, they were serious too, because a part of her wondered if he would be completely honest or lie to simply get her to leave him. " If you can assure me that you will be completely transparent and honest about the meal, then you have a deal, because I know I won't lose, and I'll enjoy every damn second when you have to admit to me how much better my food is compared to these mediocre meals you go out for, and I hope your prepared for my bragging rights your going to give me the permission to have with this little wager ….it's going to be beautiful…" she teased popping that spoon back into her bowl and bringing another mouthful of food up to her lips. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Feb-23 11:45 PM
”Oh I don’t believe that for a second Miles, you may be a half decent lover…” “Half decent? Now those are some fighting words…” He murmured darkly, chuckling at her assumption that he wasn’t a good lover. His track record, and the echoes of the euphoric moans on the walls of his bedroom had other things to say on the matter. Miles would certainly have no problem introducing her to the ecstasies he’d shown others if she so asked and wanted him to. A crooked grin and a shake of his head was given for just a moment at the thought of showing her just how ‘half decent’ he could be. ”but I certainly believe you are a better fighter, I’ve seen how you work, I may be perched behind that little desk but I heard what goes on in your office…”
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He couldn’t help the soft laugh at her statement. She was right at least, he did know how to fight for what he wanted. For what he needed as far as business was concerned. When it came to his enterprise, he knew how to fight and would go down metaphorically swinging to make sure that the deals were done, the paperwork complete, the reports were in and the stocks were up. He was a hard businessman, and he wasn’t offended at the idea that she had taken notice of it. Now was he the best man to have in the office when those tasks of his became overwhelming? Not necessarily, because he recognized himself that he could get a bit short with people. It wasn’t lost on him that half the office staff dreaded getting an email message asking for them to see Mr. King in his office. Even more so if it was on an immediate basis. More than once he’d put the fear of God into Dustin, the poor IT manager when the servers weren’t running as optimally as they should be or his team wasn’t doing as well as Miles thought they could be. Still, everything he did was for the company. For his family’s legacy. For the King name. He almost looked a little taken aback by her sudden outburst at him though, lifting his head from his plate and looking over at her with his eyebrows raised. Had he truly said something so outlandish? In silence, he listened to her go on about how homemade was always better than restaurant quality, which he could agree at least in part on that, but as she continued, Miles couldn’t help the coy smile that began to spread across his face.
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“Alright. You have my word as a gentleman, I will be more honest than a priest on Sunday, and will tell only the truth. Let the storm outside strike me down if I’m lying now.” Miles continued, laughing a little at her statement, but just to sweeten the deal he decided to lift his hand and fork with a bit of vege on it in the air, his other hand held against his chest as if he was swearing an oath to her. Perfectly timed, the storm outside rumbled angrily but no flash of lightning and certainly Miles sat as straight as he had before, unsinged and unscathed. He stood still for a moment or two before taking the bite off his fork and putting his hand down into his lap. ”Let me tell you Miles…” He couldn’t help the light groan that came from his throat hearing her linger on his name like that. Though thankfully he had a portion of his lunch in his mouth so perhaps it would mask the otherwise clear reason he’d made the quiet sound. Swallowing a little, he listened to her proposal completely and gave her a solid nod.
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“Alright then. Name your price.” He said, taking the wager they had made and running with it. “Is fifty thousand pounds and a week of bragging rights enough of a bonus to make this interesting Ms. Bechtel?” Miles suggested, cutting into the last of his lamb and savoring the taste while he gave her a moment to let the amount sink in. There was no joking about that in his voice, though he did seem quite gleeful at the idea. He liked a good challenge, and he was certain that no matter how good her homemade food was, it would pale in comparison to the chefs at Daphne’s. Homemade was good and all, but having a trained chef make something was an entirely different beast. And a little of him was convinced that he could get her to leave that, as she put it, good for nothing boyfriend of hers with this little wager. He would wait for her response, gently sipping at his wine as he finished his lunch, smiling at her like the devil in a well made suit. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Feb-23 12:19 AM
Half decent? Now those are some fighting words… Another chuckle left her shrugging just a tad at his statement, her expression full of humour as she gazed at him playfully across the table. " Fighting words maybe, but I can't say for sure now can I? You haven't graced my satin sheets and not likely to, the big bad wolf may of sampled many agnellinosLittle lambs in his time, but this is one he won't have the pleasure of sampling…unlucky for him.." she teased bringing another spoonful of food up to her mouth , god this was bad, she was enjoying his company far to much, for someone who was so intent on staying as far away as possible from this man, not wanting to get herself tangled up In his web of seduction she wasn't exactly doing very well! But she was enjoying herself, it had been a long time since she had this much fun with someone, she had missed it. She narrowed his eyes as he started his promise, the grin pressing more firmer against her features as he even brought his fork up to place it against his chest in that promise he had solidified to her, her eyes flicked to outside of the premises still seeing the rain and hearing that deep rumble of thunder but wasn't matched with any lightning which made her chuckle. " Seemed someone believes you at least, lucky you…" she teased nearly finishing her food she placed her spoon into the bowl once more, but she certainly didn't miss the groan that vibrated through his mouth from the way she said his name, and for some unknown reason she liked that, that her simply saying his name in such a way caused such a reaction from him, but she had to remember…he was a playboy after all, he was suave and sophisticated he probably knew every trick in the book to get a woman swooning after him, so how could she be so sure his reactions with truthful ones? And he wasn't just playing the game. She grasped the stem of her wine glass, picking it up to take a sip . " Name my price huh?...." she teased bringing the glass up
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to her lips at the precise moment that his proposition came rattling out, she felt the shock of it vibrate through her in such a way that she almost damn near choked on the wine she was sipping on, luckily for her she stopped herself from spitting it straight out, instead she quickly brought the napkin up to her mouth in a attempt to settle the cough that was threatening to spill out of her throat and not make a absolute fool of herself! , she took a moment to compose herself before bringing that napkin away to gaze at him with wonder. " My someone clearly has too much money to be tossing that amount around like it's short change…" she teased, placing her cutlery down on her now finished plate she pushed it away, lifting her hand out to shake his if he wished to do so " I would say you have a deal Mr King, though i require this agreement to be put in writing and sent to my email as a matter or urgency, I like to have my deals in writing, in case someone decides to go back on it…" she teased, wriggling her fingers in front of him to encourage to take her hand. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Feb-23 10:30 PM
”Fighting words maybe, but I can’t say for sure now can I? You haven’t graced my satin sheets and are not likely to, the big bad wolf may have sampled many agnellinos in his time, but this is one he won’t have the pleasure of sampling… unlucky for him.” We’ll see about that…Agnellino.. Miles couldn’t help the remark he made, though he was thankful it had stayed where it belonged in his head and not out into the air for her to hear. As much as he wanted to, as much as he tried, Miles couldn’t help but admit that he was having a good time. She was witty and sarcastic. Her dry humor was something he got right away, and enjoyed playing with her. She made him laugh, which wasn’t an easy thing for the man to do nowadays, and Miles realized that he felt comfortable with her around. All of this was something he shouldn’t have allowed. Something he never asked for and didn’t want to continue. It was dangerous territory, somewhere he’d been before and still had the scars to prove it. S-Stop it… Miles…
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The trouble was, he wasn’t sure how. He had been a jerk to her, and she had pushed right back. He had been kind, and she had played. He even was serious with her, told her off nearly for her taste in men and recognized that she should have more self respect, and she even took his opinion into consideration. She challenged him and that wasn’t even mentioning how her looks stunned him when she walked into the room. When Larisa’s smile creased against her cheeks and the way her eyes lit up when she laughed. All of this was just mulling around inside his head, thinking about the wager they’d just decided on and coming to the conclusion that he would pursue, with caution. Miles didn’t mix business with pleasure, but he didn’t have a lot of people he could trust or that he even could consider a confidant or a friend. He knew her for all of forty eight hours at best, and here he was taking her to lunch and making nice with her. The smile that creased his face was mischievous as she seemed to nearly choke on her wine at his proposal. She’d done well to hold herself to some way of being civilized, but the look on her face at the number he’d said surely gave her away. It wasn’t like the amount was of any consequence to him. For starters, he made that kind of money in his sleep, but additionally to that Miles was confident that he wouldn’t be writing her a check for anything. He would instead be hearing of his new PA’s single life instead.
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”My someone clearly has too much money to be tossing that amount around like it’s short change…” He chuckled a little and merely shrugged at her. Perhaps he did have too much if that amount was enough to startle her like that. But at least he knew how to make it and he spent it on what he wanted or needed. His head lifted a little, watching her hand come to the middle of the table and easily moving his own to take it in his own. Miles shook her hand with certainty, merely nodding at her request to have the deal finalized in writing. “Of course. I’ll send the details to your email later this afternoon.” He said gently, retracting his hand after holding hers for a little longer than necessary. It definitely felt like a deal made with the devil, and Miles was all too happy to play the part. He was actually looking forward to this, something that was rare for him. Not long after the deal had been struck and agreed upon, their waiter returned and Miles handed him a jet black credit card without even looking at the bill. He didn’t need to, not that he didn’t care what the amount was. While waiting for his card to be returned, Miles finished off the glass of wine he had been sipping on, debating on whether or not he wanted a refill or if they would even have time. Or rather, if she would even want to stay to finish their bottle off. He really had only requested it to ensure the waiter would leave them be, as he was quite confident in his own abilities to pour wine for the pair of them if needed. As far as Miles was concerned, any meeting he had today wasn’t as important as ensuring the lunch date he had was going and continued to go well. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Feb-23 03:31 AM
She knew just from this short lunch date with him she was in trouble, it had been a long time since she had this much fun with a man, well with anyone if she was honest, even with Connor she couldn't always be her true self, not even during the first year of their relationship, her dry humour wasn't always met with the best reception and of course she understood it simply wasn't to everyone's taste, but this man took anything she tossed his way and responded to it in leaps and bounds, he was defiant and so was she, he met her humour with some of his own, the man she thought he was even before she met him certainly wasn't the man she was getting to know now…and she liked him…and that's why she was in trouble, she was still very much strong willed that she wouldn't have this effect her work, her job, she wanted to above all else remain professional with him, she had worked hard to climb the corporate ladder to get to the position she was in, she knew no good would come from messing with a man like him, despite how charming he was, he was clearly a man who at least it seemed had no interest in relationships, more women then hot meals or so she had read, but like he had so gracefully informed her before could she really take all she read as gospel? She wanted to ask him more, she had an urge to ask him as many questions were forming in her mind about him, she wanted to get to know him….but she knew that would lead her down a path that would end badly…or at least she thought it would, and now with this deal looming, she was nervous about it if she was honest, because she knew if she didn't fulfil this meal and do what she needed to impress him he would expect her to fulfil her end of it…it wasn't like she wanted to be with Connor , that ended long ago if she honest and she knew it, it was more how she was going to do it…and not risk damaging his fragile mind more than it already was. When he finally grasped her hand she smiled warmly towards him, feeling the warmth of
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his large hand almost engulf her more petite hand, it was smooth and she found even though it was obvious he lingered on holding it longer then perhaps he needed to, she didn't mind it, until he finally did release it and she brought her hand back across the table to settle once again on her Lap. " I'll be looking forward to receiving it then, please make sure you do it in a timely fashion, I would hate to have to tell my boss you're slacking, and we both know that won't do you any favours…" she teased, lifting one of her hands she grasped the stem of the glass finishing off the rest of her wine before the waiter came over, she thanked him as he took their plates away watching as Miles instantly handed the card over without even looking which caused her to chuckle lightly to herself.
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- " Just as bad as my father…" she said her eyes still light with the playfulness they had been sharing between one another. " When ever he used to take us out, admittedly it wasn't a lot, and when ever he did it was typically for some formal meeting or just to show his face around town, he would never look at that bill, always just pull his card and hand it to the waiter, my mother would always get on at him, more money than sense she used to say…he always had some witty comeback how he imagined she never looked at the bill much when she went to all those designer shops and was happy to spend his money, you can probably thank him for my witty nature …" she teased with a small laugh clearly remembering more than one fond memory of them all together, before her face faltered a little to think how much things had changed over the years for them all, how the relationship she shared with her father had diminished just a bit with all the business to do with his empire. She still loved him dearly and that's why she felt so pained, a lot had happened between them all, all over money, a situation she hadn't caused and yet seemed to be taking the brunt of from everyone….and more so her brother, who frankly shouldn't even be complaining seeing how he got exactly what he wanted and flaunted it to her every chance he got, she shook that thought away realising she had zoned out for a moment, she didn't need to put more woes onto this man, he was after all…her boss. She noticed the bottle of wine with still some wine left, she wondered if he wanted to finish it if not, or if he wanted to go back to the office, she was conscious of the time not that she wasn't enjoying herself, because she was, if she was honest she would happily stay here all day, she pushed her empty glass away moving her hands to rest on the table." People are going to wonder where we are if we stay here much longer, Miles, and we wouldn't want to start rumours now would we? " she teased that smile still
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as radiant as ever against her face, she couldnt remember the last time she felt so settled like she did now, so comfortable and unnerved, she liked it.
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Miles King BOT 19-Feb-23 10:30 AM
”Just as bad as my father…” Miles wasn’t sure if he should take that murmured statement as a compliment or an insult. He sat quiet, listening to her speak regarding it. This was the same man that was letting the fact that Larisa didn’t have male genitalia between her legs of her own run his business when the child that did wasn’t fit to run it. The same man that had allowed his daughter to apply for, and accept a position with his competitor and to the best of Miles’ knowledge, he hadn’t cared one way or the other. In his own words, this was the same man who had let his best asset go. So being suddenly compared to the man, was a bit confusing to Miles. He wouldn’t show it, merely let her continue to speak. About how Mr. Bechtel would just hand his card over similarly to how Miles just did. Without looking at the bill. Without worrying about the cost. Miles just remained quiet, letting her light up speaking so happily it seemed about her family. About the past and how the smallest gesture that he had made, had brought up something playful in Larisa’s memory. It was almost flattering in a way, now that he listened to it before deciding if he should be insulted or not. However, the way her face fell suggested that not everything was sunshine and rainbows. That the memory came with a little pain to it. It was fleeting, just a flicker of a moment on her face but he was glad that he had caught it. Something about that same happy thought had made her reflect sadly as well, and the faltering of her joy into a little pain didn’t sit well with Miles. He wasn’t sure exactly why it didn’t; what did he care? It wasn’t his problem. Not his business, and not his family. Yet for some reason that ever so slight shift gave the man a little unease. It could only be concluded that he didn’t like it. Not necessarily that Larisa’s expression had changed only just so, or that she was reminiscing a little on her past or her family perhaps, but the fact that she was sad. That she had s
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omething to be sad about. That something had upset her. No, he didn’t like that.
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Quietly, his eyes moved to the bottle of wine and without saying a word he examined the label, taking in the name, the style, the vintage before unstoppering it. It hadn’t been a big bottle of wine to begin with, so thankfully between the pair of them it wouldn’t take much to finish it off if they so chose to. His dark eyes looked towards the empty wine glass in front of Larisa, and gently he picked it up by the base of the goblet. The bottle tipped and he poured her another, letting the glass tilt a little so it didn’t slosh or spill. Once full, he set it back down in front of her and went to his own empty glass, though Miles only filled it part of the way. He was driving after all, and it wouldn’t do to have too much before getting behind the wheel. Not like a couple glasses of wine could really get him like that, he had a much higher tolerance then that, but he still didn’t want to make his personal assistant nervous by looking too much of a lush. “Let them talk…” Miles said quietly, leaning back in his chair with his glass of wine. “Nothing I’m not used to. Words are easy to ignore.” That wasn’t exactly true, but he wasn’t going to let on how untrue it was. Taking a small sip to hide the disdain that he suddenly felt. Yes, most words were easy to ignore, easy to let slide in the newspapers and the tabloids. Easy to let go as lies or slander that meant less than the rain that was sliding down the windows outside. Certain words, or phrases, were a little harder to ignore and while he knew those all too well because they still haunted him at times, Miles wasn’t exactly going to play therapist with Larisa here in the restaurant. “Besides that” He continued, a light grin on his face. “What rumor would you prefer people start anyway? I hope it’s juicy. The juicy ones are always the most interesting.”
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Still, she did have a point, that they probably shouldn’t linger too long here at the restaurant. Why staying longer gave him a sense of unease he wasn’t sure. Something just hadn’t sat right, and he was only just now beginning to feel it. His gaze moved towards the bar where the blonde hostess and the bartender had been before and while he hadn’t been looking for them the entire time he was enjoying his lunch with Larisa, he now found it odd that they hadn’t shown up again giggling and staring. Odd.. It wasn’t long after he had handed his card over that the waiter returned and Miles took the booklet to sign his name. The pen scratched at the paper easily, and after taking his card to put back into his wallet, Miles just handed the book back to the waiter. “Th-thank you Mr. King…” The young man said in a quiet voice, and Miles faltered a little hearing his own name, waiting for the rest of what the boy had to say. “Y-You’re car has been pulled to the front for you, when you’re ready.”
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“Excellent. Thank you.” Was all Miles said in return but he didn’t have an elated or grateful or even joyous look on his face. Instead it was closer to concern, contemplative and thinking, like he was anticipating his next move in chess against an opponent he didn’t see. Slowly, he stood from his chair and took a step towards Larisa, extending his hand if she would like to take it. “You’re probably correct though… we should probably take our leave…” There wasn’t a joke or tease in his voice, just quiet urgency. Not enough to startle or frighten, but enough that there was a bit of seriousness to take in. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Feb-23 12:06 PM
A small silence stretched between them as she suggested they leave, her eyes dancing over Miles face as if trying to work out what he was thinking, she noticed a few different edges to his complexation clearly contemplating what he wanted to do, she wondered if he pulled those sorts of faces when he was working, staring at that computer against the impressive desk of his, the thought made her smile to her self, no…he probably scowled more then, she figured to herself pushing her lips together lightly to stop the small chuckle that threatened to leave her mouth at his disgruntled face when someone annoyed him, she had dealt with his arrogant rude nature before, but it didn't bother her…if anything she simply found it amusing, she caught his fingers moving over to the bottle however and that smile only grew as he pulled the Cork out, lifting the bottle and bringing it over to her glass to refill it once more, her hand instantly coming up to grasp the stem of the glass to bring it back towards her before she watched him do his own, though she noticed he didn't fill hers quite as much as his. She might of said something more before his words followed her face distorted a little at what he said, even though he said said words are easy to ignore something about the way he said that bothered her, maybe because she wasn't completely satisfied that he actually meant those words, peering towards his face even she could see that change in his features, she could only image how hard it must be for him, to read what some of the tabloids had wrote about him, some of which she was sure was lies, to deal with tabloids hoping to catch you doing something wrong to stick on the front page of a newspaper someone to make a quick buck, she felt her own face falter then her fingers delicately tracing the stem of her glass, she couldn't stop the small sorrow she felt for him , how difficult things must be…that she almost felt guilt for bringing up the things she did that she read in the
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newspaper, because all she did was show him that she thought there was truth in them to, grasping that glass she brought it to her lips to take a small swig of it pondering bringing it up before he spoke about, the wine glass still against her lips her eyes Brighten pulling the glass away that smile breaking out once again before a small chuckle soon followed.
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-- " Well if you want Juicy gossip to start spreading round the Office then keeping us here even longer is the right way to go about it, that will certainly I'm sure most people would find this most interesting…" she teased deciding then she would leave the earlier conversation, he seemed a little brighter again and she didn't want to bring him back down again, she went to open her mouth before she saw his features once more change again, watching as he looked away from her to across the room, her brows knitted together as she to peered to where he was looking noticing the bar was empty, the girls from earlier was no longer there, she didn't get the same sense of unease like he did however, instead she pondered if maybe he was looking because he may of been secretly looking to see if the girls were still fawning over him, she rolled her eyes a little and may of chastised him a bit had the waiter not returned her eyes lifted up to him and she almost instantly saw the difference in his demeanour, he didn't seem as relaxed as earlier, even his voice sounded nervous and she pondered why exactly he was suddenly behaving in such a manner. Then he said his name..maybe that was why? But surely…people knew who he was regardless? He was on billboards papers tabloids, you had to live under a rock to not know who Mr King was, and yet his nervous temperament suddenly had her feeling a little uneasy, and when she moved her eyes back to Miles to see the suddenly unsettled demeanour he was now wearing that feeling only intensified, she didn't even know why she felt it, there was no reason to…they had a good lunch, everything here was great they had no problems during so why now was she concerned? Perhaps because she could see that feeling so easily displayed on his face, so when he finally stood she watched him carefully as he came over to her, his hand outstretched and his words only soldfied that feeling, he wanted to go…and it was very clear he wanted to go now. She removed
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the napkin from her lap placing it delicately against the table in front of her , reaching up she grasped his hand holding it carefully in her own as she pulled herself to a standing position, how close he was stood meant it left little room between them really, shuffling the chair back to give her more room but only a little . " What's going on Miles?..." she asked him softly, her voice quiet ensuring no one around heard her, though she wasn't even sure if he would answer her right now, she sensed a quiet urgency in him to get them out of there and she wasn't going to hesitate if that's what he wanted to do. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Feb-23 12:49 PM
Miles wasn’t listening, he really hadn’t even looked down at Larisa when he helped her out of her chair. Instead, his eyes had moved to the window where he’d caught just the faintest flash of green; his car. Perfect… The thought was more bitter than it was intended to be. He loved that damn car, but it seemed that it was possibly something that he’d have to put away for a while if his gut was telling him anything. “Nothing you need to concern yourself with Larisa.” He said quietly, smiling as genuinely as he could given the circumstances that he knew all too well were coming. It alarmed him a little that she was catching on so quickly to what was going on, though he hadn’t exactly been as subtle as he would have wanted to. As gently as he had before, his arm draped over her back, resting instead of on her hip but up by her shoulder. A far less intimate embrace, but still close as he made to lead the pair of them out of the restaurant. Most of the patrons that were still dining or had newly entered were watching the pair of them and Miles made mental notes of just how many were noticing Larisa and himself now versus before when they had entered the restaurant. When the count hit over double digits he stopped. Damn it…
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Sure, Miles was one of the most eligible bachelors in London. A millionaire businessman whose face was plastered around for the world to see. Most everyone knew of Miles King. Every woman, except perhaps Larisa at least, wanted him and every man wanted to be him.The trouble with that, was what came with it. All the good, but all the bad. As the pair of them made it to the lobby, Miles finally spied the blonde hostess and her darker haired bartender friend, giggling and touching up their make-up as he and Larisa approached. Once within earshot, the blonde leaned over her podium, clearly trying to be suggestive in the tight white blouse she wore. Her soft eyes behind those stylish glasses sparkled mischievously at him and Miles couldn’t help the light grimace in his grin back to her. “We hope everything was to your liking Mr. King.” She purred, far too sweet and sounding too needy for his tastes. Miles, attempting to continue to be polite, merely nodded his thanks, looking past her to the wall behind her and the bartender. It might have looked like the flash of lightning from the storm outside, if not for the rapid succession of it. The multiple times that his and Larisa’s shadow danced in flash after flash after flash. Turning his attention towards the door Miles sighed heavily, walking with Larisa to the front of the restaurant.
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“Don’t say anything. You did nothing wrong…Just walk straight to the car.” He said quickly giving the impression that he was in no mood for her arguing with him on the subject, removing his hand from her shoulder and quickly stripping his jacket off. The dress shirt he wore was tight against his skin, and gave little to the imagination as to what lay just under the thin layer of fabric. However it wasn’t his shirt he cared about, quickly draping his larger jacket over Larisa’s shoulders before letting his hand return to her shoulder. He kept it there with a grasp on his jacket to pull it forward, effectively giving him the ability to cover her on her right with his jacket, and with his body on her left. Inhaling and sighing deeply as if he were a gladiator preparing to be thrown into the lion’s den at the colosseum, and in a way he was, Miles opened the door to a different kind of storm than the one they had come in from.
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“Mr. King! Over here!” “Miles! Who’s that with you today!?” “Is she one of the prostitutes you hire!?” “She looks new, how long have you been together!?” “Are you together Mr. King?” “Miles! Over here!” The barrage of questions that were shouted at the pair of them from the seedy paparazzi press that had slunk their way towards the front of Daphne’s were insatiable. He had to deal with them from time to time, and usually that was why he didn’t go out to restaurants very often. Especially not with a woman. If he had to guess, it was likely the bartender that had made the call, once the blonde had registered who it was that had walked in for lunch and just wanted their fifteen minutes of fame on his behalf. Miles said nothing to the dozen or so men as they stood in the rain just outside of the awning in front of Daphne’s. Instead he just ushered Larisa forward, trying his best to keep her out of their view, despite their questions rounding on her the closer they got to the waiting Aston Martin. “Miss! Miss are you and Mr. King dating!?” “Ma’am! Tell us your name!” “Smile for us beautiful!” “You look professional; Do you work for Mr. King!?” “Miles, does she work for you!?” “Aren’t you afraid you’ll hurt her like you did Melody?”
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The last question visibly stung on his face, his brows furrowing and his temper rising at the mention of it. He was quick instead to open her door, leaving his jacket on her shoulders but offering to assist if she needed to get into the car. This was the last thing he had wanted; what a storm to walk out to. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Feb-23 02:02 PM
Nothing you need to concern yourself with Larisa Her face distorted into a frown then, nothing she needed to concern himself with, if that was the case then why did he seem so concerned over it, his smile reassured her a little bit but she still felt that deep uncertainty in her gut that something was going on, he sensed something that was obvious, one moment he was happy the next he was ushering her out of the restaurant so quickly in fact she didn't even have time to finish the drink he had only just poured, her eyes gazed up to his face as they started to walk, feeling his hand coming up to rest up against her shoulder , a very clear and obvious sign he wasn't in the mood to stop and discuss this, but as they shifted through she could feel her heart getting that bit quicker in her chest, and as her eyes moved away from his face to look around she suddenly noticed the amount of people that were now taking notice of them, whispering to one another some even turning in their chairs to get a better look at the pair, had they all watched them coming in? Had she missed that?...no she was certain they didn't and yet here they were looking at them now, something was definitely off. The closer they got to the door the more visible that blonde became standing up against the podium, laughing with the bartender beside her,touching up her makeup with that little powder cassette, it made her narrow her eyes a little, did this girl have no shame? Did she not care? Regardless of who he was he was here with someone did she have no morals? There she was with that ridiculous smile on her face, that blouse so tight she was certain it might pop open any second now, giggling like she was in high school. Anger flooded through her then, who did this girl think she was? deciding then and there she wouldn't just simply let this slide, this woman clearly needed to be taught a little etiquette and Larisa wasn't above doing that, that was until she noticed the white f
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lashes cascading across the booth, of course she to thought it was lighting from the storm outside not paying too much attention to it straight away, until it continued multiple times causing her to finally divert her eyes from the booth to outside the large double doors where her eyes widened at the sight awaiting them. Swarms of people stood their cameras raised directly at them, flashing relentlessly, the bright flashes even through the windows caused her eyes ro squint she felt the breath catch in her throat then, never had she faced paparazzi at the scale she was right then, and she had no idea what she was supposed to do " Miles…" she said quickly before he was soon ushering them towards the front of the restaurant, she hesitated if only briefly , he didn't really give her much chance to stop his arm around her kept her moving in that direction if she wanted to go that way or not "Don't say anything, you did nothing wrong, just walk straight to the car" Her eyes danced over his face seeing the annoyance and defiant expression on his face, she knew right now was not the time for her to try and discuss anything with him, that was clear from the expression on his face, she tried not to look out at the paparazzi, perhaps she was trying to ignore they were even there though that was no easy task the white flashes from their cameras could be seen illuminating the clothes she was wearing, suddenly she felt something heavy drape around her shoulder peeking up she noticed it was his jacket, she didn't lift her eyes instead she kept her eyes down nestling herself into his left side in a attempt to shield her, the jacket being lifted up in a attempt to cover the other side of her face before he opened the door and pulled them out into the crowd of people waiting for them.
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-- Suddenly she was over whelmed at the overbearing noise , as Question Upon question was being fired out to them, one person shouting over the other, as they headed towards the car , she pulled herself closer even pushing her face against his shoulder a bit harder perhaps hoping she would drown out the noise , the resounding clicks of the cameras continued to drum into her ear though, as did the fluorescent white lights flashing against his shirt on his chest, She didn't hear all the questions but a few did hit her more clearly than others, a few she wished she never heard. Is she one of the prostitutes you hire? She looks new, how long have you been together She sucked in a deep breath then, she felt anger rush through her that they would even assume that she was like one of those women, that they would even put her in the same category as them, he might like them, he might use them, hell he probably even respect them, and that was fine for him , but she was not one of them, and to hear them accusing her of being one was almost too hard to hear, she had to bite on her bottom lip just to stop herself from turning around and giving them a piece of a mind, the only thing that truly stopped her was Miles, his words bouncing around her head again and again and that's what she tried to focus on. "Don't say anything" If only he knew how hard that was for her, thankful at least, when she saw the car coming into view, her heart was pounding so hard in her chest she thought it could rupture free at any giving moment, but then those set of questions turned on her, her breath sucked into her lungs almost shakily as each one was heard above the others, were they dating…did she work for him…what was her name, she dipped her head a little lower in that Jacket, hoping that they hadn't caught her, it wasn't like she had anything to hide…it was lunch, plain and simple…but she knew what would happen if they got a decent picture of her, the questions they were t
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ossing her way only demonstrated that and she was more concerned with the fall out. Before he managed to get her into that car a question bellowed out above the rest, a question that made her pause beside that Aston… Aren't you afraid you'll hurt her like you did Melody? Melody…who was Melody? Her eyes flicked to his face and what she saw she wasn't expecting to see, the anger rising on his features the hurt she could see beneath all that had her eyes quickly moving away from him, who ever that woman was it was very clear to see it bothered him what they were saying about her, the door was finally opened and she wasted no time in moving to climb in, she did use his hand to steady herself into that aston, her other hand grasping at that jacket to keep it pulled up against her face as she climbed in shoving the Jacket up and over her face to ensure they didn't get a photo of her now she was inside that car, not that it mattered she was sure some how they probably caught her, her face surely wasn't hidden enough from all of them, there was simply so many of them it was almost a impossible task, she heard the door shut finally, and she released that breath she felt like she had been holding in the entire time , she had made no attempt to move to put her belt on not yet anyway, far to focused on keeping her self hidden from them leaches outside the window. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Feb-23 03:24 PM
The shouting continued, regardless if Miles or Larisa said anything at all. He kept his face neutral, or as neutral as he possibly could given the circumstances. He was used to this treatment, but it didn’t mean that she had to be subjected to it. Walking out to the car that waited for them felt like they were walking a mile instead of a mere twenty or so steps. In that short walk that spanned a lifetime, Miles felt her face bury a little more into his shoulder. A swell of appreciation bloomed in his chest and he felt himself stand a bit straighter at the act. At the fact that she felt in need of protection and that while she didn’t have much choice in the matter, he at least provided that for her on some level. In some capacity. It made him glad, almost prideful that he could provide some form of safety to her, even if in reality it was his own fault that was causing her discomfort. Just get to the car… He thought, taking a quick moment to glance down at her, checking to be sure she was alright even though he knew damn well she wouldn’t be. His expression was softer, apologetic in a way, but Miles didn’t say anything. He didn’t want to try and reassure her or talk to her while the vultures were within earshot and had their eyes and ears trained on the pair of them. Instead he just let his grip on her tighten in a comforting sort of way. A silent mention that he was there and he wasn’t going to let anything harm her. She wasn’t alone dealing with this.
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The questions they shouted were vile and cruel. Did she look like a prostitute? Of course she didn’t. She was wearing a professional outfit, a clean cut skirt and blouse with stylish heels to complete the business look. The idea of it made Miles roll his eyes a little, looking forward with purpose towards his waiting car. Miles was sure that she would break. That she would shout at the men that were being rained on just outside the awning because they weren’t permitted to move closer to the doors for calling her that. He was sure that they would likely get an earful from Larisa regarding the subject and Miles was sure that he would get some of the anger directed his way too. It was for this reason that he was so relieved when she heeded his warning. To just not say anything. Silence was best with these monsters. If they had no comments to confirm their stories, then their stories just weren’t as interesting. And at the very least, they didn’t run for as long in the papers and the tabloids online. He had just made it to the car, opened the door and was helping Larisa in when that damn reporter bellowed out at the pair of them. As if calling Larisa a prostitute wasn’t bad enough, they had to go and bring Her up again. Hadn’t they had enough? Hadn’t they gotten their story already? Wasn’t the world done with that tragic tale? Miles knew he fucked up as soon as he saw Larisa glance up at him and immediately moved her gaze away. The speed at which she got in the car with his assistance was enough to tell him that he’d let his emotions hang on his face for too long. It’s not your concern… not your problem to deal with. He thought, closing the door with a gentle click and striding around to the driver’s side.
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“Mr. King! Who is she!?” “Miles! Is she your new girlfriend?” “Does she know about -” The last part was cut off when he got into the car and shut the door with a quick snap. While he was seething mad that their lunch had been so disastrously interrupted right at the end of such a lovely afternoon, the way he turned and looked at Larisa was kindhearted and almost a little forlorn. “Buckle up please..” He said quietly, fastening his own seatbelt and revving the engine of the car. The roar it gave was deafening with the added assistance of the awning closing the growling sound in, enough so that the cameras stopped flashing momentarily as the paparazzi outside dropped the devices and immediately held their hands over their ears. The unanimous act made Miles smirk a little at them, holding his hand up momentarily to flip them the bird before he shifted the car into gear and pulled out of the restaurant. The car leapt forward, the tires screeching angrily on the wet pavement as he pulled out into traffic and once a sufficient distance from the restaurant, Miles calmed a little and drove a bit more carefully with his assistant in tow.
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“My apologies for that…” His voice was low, quiet against the gentle thudding of the rain that hit the roof of the car. He had let a silence fall between the pair of them for a moment while he drove them back to the office before speaking. It was hard to find the words, hard to articulate what he should say. If anything at all. What was he supposed to say to her? What could he say that could really make what just happened alright. His hands gripped the steering wheel with white knuckle force, his dark eyes on the road and a look of pained anger on his face. “That was not your fault… all of that…” He continued, as if he felt like she needed some kind of explanation. Some kind of reassurance from him, even if Miles wasn’t sure if she even wanted it. “I honestly didn’t expect or intend them to show up… I should have been more careful…” His grip tightened on the steering wheel, feeling his anger bubble just beneath the skin. It was so degrading, being judged every damn day and what was worse is that he didn’t even fight back. He had hoped that staying silent about it would make the story die, but anytime he went out and especially with a woman, it was always brought right back up and shoved in his face. If she were to say anything at this point, he just remained silent, driving the car through the soggy streets back towards the office. At least there it was relatively safe; He had hired security to keep paparazzi barred from the premises a while ago. They weren’t permitted on the property at all, let alone would be able to get close enough like they did today at Daphne’s.
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After any amount of silence that fell between the two and while stopped at a light, Miles lowered his hands on the steering wheel for a moment and sighed. He apologized for what had happened, tried to reassure her, but he neglected to ask the one thing he should have done first. The one question that should have been asked of her before anything else was said. Slowly, he turned his attention away from the road and looked over at the passenger next to him, still draped in his suit jacket that he had loaned her. Not knowing how she would react, but needing at least to know the answer, Miles gently let his hand fall quiet against her face. It wasn’t forceful, or commanding, but it was his attempt to comfort. His palm was warm under her jaw, hoping to gently turn her face to look at him even if she had refused up until this point to do so. He wouldn’t hold her hostage like that, just enough to ask as politely as he silently could for her to look at him. That’s all he wanted, nothing more. No ulterior motive or playful trick intended. “Are you alright Larisa?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Feb-23 09:37 PM
It felt like a eternity that she sat in that car waiting for Miles to finally get in, the white fluorescent barrage still continuing she could see it illuminating her skirt as she sat in the car causing those fingers to grasp at the fabric of the jacket a bit more to ensure the left side of her face was hidden completely from them, a act that was probably futile considering they probably got anything they wanted, her mind racing with everything they had shouted at her, everything they had suggested, if she was honest most of it didn't bother her, not entirely anyway, but calling her a prostitute? Putting her in the same category as those women? That's what had gotten to her above all else, how dare they assume she was one of them, that she even looked like she was one of them, her eyes scanned down her outfit then peering at what she was wearing, it was ludicrous, it was absurd…and yet it bothered her, as she looked down at her skirt and shoes, her mind wandering a little to the tabloids she had spotted previously, with him and women, pretty women dressed to the nines in some attractive items of clothing and it made her suck in a deep breath, maybe she did look like one of them. The sound of the door clicking open pulled her from those thoughts yet she didn't look up, the shouting penetrated the silence of the car as she closed her eyes in a attempt to drown it out, grateful at least that he was finally in that car so they could leave right now that's all she wanted was to get as far away as possible from him, from them, his words were barely audible her mind all too consumed with her own thoughts but she must of at least heard something as her fingers clasped that belt and tugged it on, hearing the resounding click of her belt letting him know at least she had placed it on, before the car jumped into life a act that almost made her jump at how loud the roaring side of the engine was, she peeked up out her window just a little noticing the paparazzi covering their
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eyes it brought a smile to her face the first one for a while , at least they got to suffer a little bit, the smile didn't last long though soon vanishing as soon as he pulled out of that parking lot, her hands settled on the jacket as soon as they were a safe distance away allowing it to simply sit against her shoulders, she could of taken it of, and maybe she should of done, but his scent was all over it, and the heavy weight of the material draped over her somehow brought her a little comfort, a comfort she didn't realise she needed until just now.
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-- She heard him apologise but she made no attempt to talk, instead her head was peering out the window now it was safe to do so, watching the rain as it gently fell down the window pane, her hands coming to clasp that jacket and tug it even more around herself, she felt so many emotions coursing through her she was struggling to know which one should take priority over the other, she felt upset, upset that not only did she have to deal with that but so did he, something she was certain he had to deal with on a daily basis, nervousness for what was to happen next, what would they print in the paper? In magazines? Would they have gotten her face? What headline would they use? And that's when she felt the anger rising a little more, she knew exactly what they would think…they would think she was one of his women one of them prostitutes and it caused a deeper breath to pull through her lungs, he might of been talking to her but she was paying little attention to it her mind far to over stimulated with her own voices in her head so much in fact that she didn't even realise they were even stopped at a set of lights, that wasn't under she felt the weight beneath her jaw and the warmth that came with it. She found her self settled into the comfort it brought, trying to contain the array of emotions that she was feeling , her face perhaps even pushing into that hand just a little to take the silent comfort it was bringing, her head moving then as he silently directed it to face him, she gazed towards his own complexation then for the first time since he got into that car with her and she could see very clearly the emotions that were distorting his own features. Are you alright Larisa? Those four words should have brought some sort of comfort to her that he cared enough to ask, but it didn't, if anything it brought that anger out that was bubbling so dangerously close to the surface which she had done so well to contain, though it didn't seem she could contain it
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anymore. " What do you think Miles?.." she asked tilting her head to inspect him a little closer, perhaps he would even see the frustration displayed so easily on her face then, even if she wanted to hide it , it was very obvious she couldn't. "Why did you let them throw such degrading accusations and say nothing to defend either one of us?, you could of said anything miles, I was your colleague a business partner your pa anything instead you said nothing which means they will go with their own conclusions and we both know what conclusion they will come up with and i am not a fucking prostitute!." she practically spat, her anger was clear to see and maybe she was directing it at the wrong person but she simply couldn't contain it, she was livid for what had happened...and if she was truly honest with herself she was livid at him for allowing it to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Feb-23 11:19 PM
”What do you think Miles?..” To say that those words were not expected would have likely caught his pants on fire for such a horrendous lie. Of course she wasn’t alright, how could she be? In silence, Miles let his hand remain for just a moment as she seemed to derive some comfort with his touch, before he dropped his hand away and let it fall on the gear shift of the Martin. His eyes turned from her as she began her line of questioning of him, letting them pay attention to the road, waiting for the light to turn. ”Why did you let them throw such degrading accusations and say nothing to defend either one of us?” Because it wouldn’t have mattered. Anything I said, anything You would have said, would have been twisted into another damn lie that they could run for weeks. The thought ran through his head, but he didn’t dare interrupt her. He’d gone down that road before, tried to defend who he was meeting with and deny the accusations that came with it. It only ever made it worse. Giving them nothing to go on was always the better option for Miles, and he knew that from experience. ”You could of said anything Miles, I was your colleague..” No.. ”A business partner..” No… ”Your PA…” Absolutely Fucking Not..They’d just compare you to...
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The anger that he was desperately trying to keep under wraps was being poked at by the minute. Everything she said only made him more frustrated. More angry and not just the situation but himself. He could tell with the way she damn near spat at him, that her anger was not just with the cretins they had avoided and escaped but also with him. Could he blame her? Not really, but what could he have done? He hadn’t planned that. He never wanted that! “You’re damn right you’re not a bloody prostitute! I fucking know that!” Miles hit a boiling point and he couldn’t help shouting at her to try and get her to understand. He had turned to her to ensure she got the full force of that angry sentence. His voice was dark and low, a growling like before but dangerous like he’d have no trouble knocking out the next person who decided to call her something she was not. It took less than a second, just a blink of a moment for him to sigh heavily and shake his head at her. She doesn’t understand… Why that little voice in the back of his head who had up until this point told him to stop it, to back away, to disengage with Larisa was now on her side wanting him to reason and comfort the woman was beyond him. It made him furious that he couldn’t make up his damn mind.
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“Look…” He began, dragging his hand over his face, a little calmer as the light turned green and he slowly let the car pull forward with the movement of traffic again. “Giving any kind of information to those bastards is asking for more questions and more trouble.” His words were irritated, still angry at the situation as a whole, not at Larisa in general or the questions she spat at him. In a way he deserved it, even though there was nothing he could have done to prevent the outcome from happening. Damage control was the best plan he had, and while he thought he had done everything he could to keep her safe from it, it obviously didn’t feel like enough to her. “And telling them that you’re my colleague or my business partner…or even my personal assistant…” he hesitated a moment on those last words, biting his tongue a little to try and keep himself composed. “Would have been worse for you. It would have been another story that they could run for the next few months. Another scandal that the office would have to try and do damage control over. Another knife to throw in your direction to scrutinize and bully you, and admitting it to those bastards would have meant open season on you and your personal life. It would have dragged out for months, full of lies and twists of the damn truth, just like it did wi-” Miles stopped in his rant, realizing where it was going just before his mouth could get there. A fury raged behind those dark eyes, an anger that seethed with hurt and despair and loss. He let a silence fall on the car again, just trying to calm himself back down. He wasn’t angry at her. He wasn’t upset with Larisa at all. She hadn’t asked for this, hadn’t wanted it. Neither had he in that respect. Turning into the parking lot, Miles slowed the car down so he could park it in his designated parking spot where it had been before.
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“The last thing you need is to be seen as another notch on my bedpost Larisa…” Miles said quietly, leaning back in the seat a moment after turning the car off. The storm had mostly passed overhead, though the rain still came down heavy enough that an umbrella was certainly needed. He let his hand fall gently onto the handle of the one he’d borrowed from the office when they went out to lunch, and Miles couldn’t help the light smile that attempted to crack the sullen look on his face. “For what it’s worth…They couldn’t have gotten your good side…” he said gently, tilting his head in her direction for a moment to try and show the faded smile on his face. In an attempt to lighten her mood. “You left part of it in the restaurant at lunch, and the other part in my shirt.” He let it sink in a little, a quiet scoffing chuckle at his own stupid joke with her before he took a solid breath and sighed. They were safe here, even if the paparazzi had wanted to, they would be arrested for trespassing on private property if they showed up here. Photography was strictly forbidden on King’s A&I grounds partially for this reason as he didn’t need his employees hounded just because they worked there. For a while he waited, looking up at his building and knowing eventually they would have to get out of the car and go inside.
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“I am sorry you know…” He said quietly, sincerity plastered over his face as he looked at her. Let his eyes fall over her features and over the jacket that hugged her. Tentatively his fingers reached out again, just enough to tuck a small weft of hair behind her ear. “You didn’t deserve any of that. Not from those jackals, but certainly not me shouting at you either. It wasn’t your fault, and I’ll do what I can so that it doesn’t affect you.” His heart pulled at her. It really was his fault for not having anticipated that scenario. It had been months since he’d been to Daphne’s; he thought perhaps he could go without having to call ahead and vet the staff. He’d never had to before but obviously he would have to now, considering their new hostess and bartender. The anger that she had shown and the frustration and the hurt he understood, and with how close the pair of them were in his sports car, Miles was fighting himself from doing the one thing he thought he should. The one thing that in a situation like this he wouldn’t have hesitated with anyone else. His dark eyes fell over her lips for a moment, their presence almost daring him to close the gap and embrace her. His heart pounded at the idea of it, nearly begging him for the dessert he’d denied himself at the restaurant in favor of something like that. Instead, Miles just pulled his hand away slowly. His jacket could give the hug that she needed for now. The one that he wanted to give her himself. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Feb-23 04:15 AM
"You're damn right you're not a bloody prostitute! I fucking know that!" His voice so loud and angry suddenly bellowed out into the car so much that it made her jump a little there in that seat, his features were distorted with rage, his eyes showing the heat behind those hues , the dangerous way in which they came out caused that anger to suddenly subside, she could see very clearly then any argument she shot back at him would be easily met with his own, and for once she backed of, her eyes diverting from the anger on his face her lap, gazing at the jacket that was still slumped over her shoulders her hand coming to gently fiddle with the soft fabric. What good would it be to continuously shout at one another? Not when she did indeed know deep down she was directing her anger at the wrong person, she wanted to shout at them, to give her a piece of her mind , not just for her but for him, she had to endure this once…maybe she would endure it again, but she could only imagine how many times he had to endure it , and how draining that most be for him. "Look…." her eyes soon moved however from that jacket to peer up to him, the anger she saw a moment ago seemed to of vanished from his face, and right now he simply looked so, deflated, so much so that she almost wanted to reach out and bring him some comfort but she refrained from doing so, instead she simply listened a small sigh leaving her lips. " There going to cause trouble anyway Miles, there going to assume the worst of me…" she said quietly, perhaps he didn't even hear her, if she was honest she was dreading seeing the tabloids when the photos of them, finally got published, what lies they would write for a simple story, she didn't care they had photos of them, that wasn't the issue…what was Is what they would say, about her. Her eyes didn't divert from his face as he continued with whatever he wanted to say to her, her brows knitting together to see the anger and clear distress that came over his fa
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ce as he spoke about something that seemed to be so personal to him, and when he stopped himself from saying whatever it was he was going to that only reinforced to her that something had happened, something that had clearly hurt him, her mind wandering back to what the paparazzi had said Melody… they used that person's name, it was someone of importance to them and she was almost certain this person had meant something to him too, she wanted to ask him but she stopped herself seeing the sadness and resentment crossing over his handsome features she just couldn't bring herself to do it, at least not now anyway.
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-- She had barely even registered where they were until she felt the car coming to a stop peering up to the window she realised they were back at work "The last thing I want is for you to be another notch on my bedpost Larisa…" she sighed then leaning herself back in the chair a bit more gazing out the window and watching the rain pattering down a little softer against the window, she still hadn't said anything, the silence stretching out in the car, there was so many things she wanted to say but she couldn't bring herself to say it, it was his private life, a life she had no business enquiring about or knowing about, she was just his PA after all right? "For what it's worth…." she tilted her own head then, almost at the same time he did her eyes gazing over his features seeing the small smile that was gracing his lips brought a little comfort to her, and his words only reinforced that, she scoft a little her own lips pulling into a smile then as a small chuckle of her own left her mouth. " Just make sure you don't go complaining to me if you have make-up stains on your shirt, I won't be paying for the dry cleaning…" she teased, hoping at least they could bring some lightness back to the otherwise awkward situation they had found themselves in, she didn't want this, she wanted desperately to go back to that restaurant before all this happened, they had such a good time together, they had a lot fun…it was Just a shame it ended the way it did. Her eyes softened at his apology. " Miles…" she whispered to him before his hand came and his fingers so carefully tucked a strand of hair behind her ears, a act that caused her heart to ache in her chest, his tenderness then overwhelmed her a little, perhaps because she wasn't expecting it . " You don't need to apologise for me, not for a situation you didn't have control over, and a situation you never intended to put us in.." she sighed then gazing down at his hand she simply couldn't stop herself from reaching out
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placing her hand over his her fingers giving it a soft squeeze. " I'm sorry too, I shouldn't have raised my voice at you like that, I know you're right, talking to them would have done more damage then simply ignoring them, I was just upset , angry at their lies and assumptions.. " she took a moment her hand remained where it was making no attempt to move it away just yet, her smile returning , a lot softer but it was genuine, perhaps even caring. " Thank you, for doing what you could to protect me from them, I appreciated it, a lot " she said tenderly before finally moving her hand away gazing out the window towards the building resting her hands against her Lap. " We better go back in, cause Lord knows I'm going to have emails to answer and files that I need to send to the boss, and I'm not about to get in trouble because of you…if I go down your certainly going down with me…" her voice was playful again perhaps trying to bring them back to how they were before this whole mess had started, hoping it wouldn't at least change to much, she was enjoying getting to know him, the man behind the suit, her head tilted looking towards him again giving him the warmest smile she could. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Feb-23 10:55 AM
”Miles…” Something about her saying his name made his insides flip. He liked hearing it slip from her lips, pillowy things that he had the desire to silence and make his. To press against and feel for himself just how soft they looked. Miles wouldn’t though. That’s a line he couldn’t cross. Instead he let her continue, let her hand grasp his and kept his attention on Larisa as she spoke. How she thought he didn’t need to apologize for what had happened was something he couldn’t really accept. It was his fault wasn’t it? The playboy CEO, always a beauty on his arm in the tabloids right? The most eligible bachelor in London, coming out of a fancy Italian restaurant with a brunette on his arm. How was this not his fault? His image that had caused this. An image I haven’t really fought… He thought to himself, not daring to say a word. He knew why he let the tabloids slander his name the way he did. It was a choice he’d made, and it was a bed he was lying in. “You’re welcome.” Those two words, quiet and subdued were all he could feel his throat make. It was like additional words weren’t necessary. All he could do was acknowledge that she was thanking him for protecting her. It felt like the natural thing to do, to shield her as best as he could from the real wolves out there that would have liked nothing more than to realize who she was. Whether that was her last name and the correlation it had between herself and Miles, or that she worked for him. He just hoped he had done enough, had ushered her out and into the car quickly enough that any photo they did get was too blurry or unrecognizable.
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He wanted to say more. Surely this wasn’t enough. It couldn’t possibly be enough if even one photo that had been taken ended up in a paper or a tabloid or spread online somewhere. But instead of hearing more from her, she just went back to that playful tone she had had before. Now she was trying to make him feel better about the situation. A little lamb, comforting a wolf. “You certainly will no doubt..” He answered, his voice picking up a gentle playful growl in his tone, a crooked but soft grin on his face. “I would hope you don’t get into too much trouble with that boss of yours.” He chuckled, just about to move away from her when he felt her fingers release his hand. ”If I go down you’re certainly going down with me.” “On me.” He said with a quirk of his eyebrow and a lighter chuckle on his face. He reached down and opened the car door, effortlessly opening the umbrella out to keep himself dry a moment from the rain. Before she could answer or ask for clarification of what he meant, he was stepping around the car and opening her door for her, holding the umbrella out as he had done previously to keep her from getting wet. His unoccupied hand reached out to help her out of the car just as he had done when they arrived at the restaurant, though his dark eyes were more playful as they pierced her soft blues.
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“I think you meant to say, ‘If I go down, you’re certainly going down On Me’, not With Me… to which I’d have no problem with… just so long as your boss doesn’t find out.” He teased waiting for her to take his hand if she wanted or not if she didn’t. Either way, he’d keep the umbrella held over her to keep her dry, allowing his dress shirt to get soaked with the rain the same way he had his jacket earlier in the day. Miles didn’t seem to mind, even though the fabric as it got wetter began to cling to his skin underneath. He had spare shirts and suits upstairs in a closet in his office. It wasn’t unheard of for him to stay so late into the night that he just ended up sleeping in his office from time to time. So having a spare set of clothes for such a reason wasn’t a horrible idea. Take into consideration the facilities that King’s A&I such as the gym and pool area and it was safe that he had something to change into if needed upstairs. “Thank you for joining me for lunch today.” He said slowly as the pair of them made their way inside. “Despite the ending, it was actually enjoyable for me. And I hope it was for you too.” Miles shook the umbrella once they got closer and Larisa was safe and warm inside the building. The rain water danced off the fabric before he closed it and stepped inside himself, depositing the umbrella back into the bin where he’d gotten it before. A dripping wet mess of a man in a suit, but he didn’t seem to either notice or care. Rosie at the reception desk nearly fell out of her chair when she looked up and saw the pair of them walking towards the elevators.
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“G-Good afternoon Mr. King…uh.. Ms. Bechtel..” She said quickly, blinking and blushing a furious red. “Apologies for the mess in the lobby Rosie…” Miles said quietly as he passed, knowing for certain that there would likely be a bit of a puddle from his water soaked shirt dripping on the marble of the lobby floor. “No worries sir. I’ll have Janitorial get it taken care of right away.” Rosie nearly squeaked, her frame hiding a little behind her computer as the pair of them passed. Miles paid her little to no mind, hitting the button on the elevator and waiting for Larisa to join him when the lift finally did arrive. He would wait for a moment, holding the door open for her, before hitting the button for the top floor. A light groan escaped his throat, looking down at his shirt half soaked with the rain. He still hadn’t asked for his jacket to be returned, not like he would have put it on with as wet as he was now. As they got closer, Miles slowly began unbuttoning his shirt, feeling uncomfortable with how it was wet and cold clinging to his skin.
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“If you could, just make sure that any appointments I may have missed with our lunch are rescheduled.” He said quietly, loosening the tie around his neck with a firm tug and sliding one button open one at a time. “I’m sure our lunch ran a little long, but I don’t think it will be too many to reschedule.” He continued, a second and then a third button opened. The top of his chest was slightly visible if she dared to look over at him with just a small dusting of dark hair peeking out from the wet fabric. “Oh, and I haven’t forgotten…” he continued, undoing a fourth and then a fifth button, letting the shirt start to open slightly on its own before stopping there. “I’ll send the email of our wager here as soon as I get back to my desk… if you’re not chickening out of course.” There was a playful tease in his voice, blissfully unaware that he might be making his assistant uncomfortable with partially stripping in the elevator, his chest hinting at the opening he’d made with his shirt. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Feb-23 12:13 PM
She chuckled as he teased her about her boss, her eyes still gazing out the window to the tall imposing establishment, she almost couldn't believe she was working here if she was honest, gazing up at it, it almost felt like a dream, she had almost aspired to work for a company like this, though it had a bittersweet feeling, because it wasn't the company she had always envisioned her self working for, she paid it no mind however her focus entirely on the man who was now seeming to relax a bit more in that car with her, turning her head she gazed back over to him as he sat beside her. " Don't worry…I'm sure I can handle him…" she teased giving him a playful wink. Of course his next words had indeed puzzled her. "On me…" he had said, her brows furrowing together as she watched him pull that door open. " What do…." But she barely got the words out before he was out of the car, her brows knitting together , what the hell did he mean by that? On me….on me…. she kept repeating in her head as if attempting to solve his riddle before he even made it round to her side of the car, but it was futile as he was already there, pulling her door open his hand outstretched to help her nor hesitating even for a second before she grasped his hand and pulled herself out, when he finally did explain what he meant, a loud laugh radiated out from her throat shaking her head her eyes glimmering with the mischievous glint he would know all to well now. " Oh in your dreams Grande Lupo Cattivo Big bad wolf " her words were almost distorted, unable to control that chuckle he had brought out of her before they were walking together towards the building, her eyes falling to his frame watching the way the rain danced all over his shirt making it almost skin tight, his hair starting to drip from the rain. " You can put the umbrella over you a little better you know, you don't have to let yourself get that wet…" she reprimanded him a little, she appreciated his effort to keep her dry, but t
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hat didn't mean she wanted him to soak himself in the process. "Thank you for joining me for lunch today…." she peeked up from under that umbrella to gaze towards his face small rain droplets cascading down his cheek, her eyes grew softer then as he expressed how much he had enjoyed it, and she was glad, something told her this man needed it, for his sanity at least to have someone he could do this with, she was almost certain he didn't have many others, at least that was the impression she got. " You don't need to thank me, I had a lot of fun, i really enjoyed it…" she said honestly before they stepped inside the building and she stepped out from under that umbrella so he could put it away , she averted her gaze away falling to the young girl behind the desk not missing her reaction to Miles which had her having to bite on her lip to stop herself from laughing, the poor girl looked like she was going to combust , it was highly amusing, at least she thought so. " Good afternoon Rosie…" she said as carefully as she could so she didn't laugh in the poor young girls face, noticing how red her cheeks went was frankly adorable.
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__ Stepping up to the elevator she paused before she walked in just so she could quickly mutter to him. " You nearly gave that young girl a heart attack, shame on you…" she teased before finally stepping into that elevator and leaning against the cool metal wall, only then did she get a good look at him, her eyes unable to stop the small scan it did of his chest, She could clearly see his muscular frame pushed against that fabric, his request rang out and she had to clear her throat to even attempt to respond to him. " N-Not a Problem Mr King, I'll be sure to check it as soon as I get to my desk…." She muttered, trying desperately to keep the small quiver from her words, her eyes tried to move to anything but him, but in that small elevator that wasn't very easy to do, and when his fingers started to prise open the buttons on his shirt she found she simply couldn't look away, watching as each buttoned popped open, her eyes following as another one went, then another one, the small tuft of chest hair visible to her. Her eyes moved away quickly again to gaze at the top of the elevator. She could feel herself getting flustered, how could she not? Despite what she had said, she certainly did find him attractive, his deep rumble of words rang out, and if she was honest she was too scared to divert her eyes back to him, not actually knowing how far he had gone, she did smirk though watching the trail of soft lights bounce across the top of the elevator. " Oh you wish I would chicken out, I'm already planning how I'm going to spend that money…" she teased only then did she move her eyes back to him , her breath catching in her throat to notice he was still continuing to strip down, more of his chest revealed which caused her to groan quite audibly . " For god sake Miles! Can't you just wait for a few minutes, must you stand there undressing yourself, it's highly inappropriate " she grumbled, even as she reprimanded him however, it was clear she was flustered ev
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en if she wanted to hide that from him it was almost impossible to do so, slipping the jacket of she tossed it back over to him regardless if he was ready to take it or not. " Cover yourself up, you're in the presence of a lady you know and that is not how a gentleman acts, don't make me call HR to discuss your inappropriate behaviour in the workplace…" she huffed, though there was a playfulness in that tone before the elevator pinged and she was able to step out back into the office, finally feeling like she could breathe again now he was out of sight…god she really was in trouble. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Feb-23 01:12 PM
Miles had just shrugged at Larisa’s comment. It wasn’t like he had done anything in particular. He literally apologized for making a mess of the lobby to the receptionist. Is apologizing enough to give someone a stroke now? How was he supposed to control how others looked at him? How they behaved around him? Instead he just continued on his merry way, not really knowing what Larisa expected him to say on the subject. ”N-Not a problem Mr. King, I’ll be sure to check it as soon as I get to my desk…” The light quiver in her voice peaked his interest but only for a moment. Considering they had just come in from outside, he wondered if the shiver in her words was just because she had been cold. He had made sure to keep her as dry as possible, at the cost of his shirt of course, even after she had reprimanded him and told him it wouldn’t be a problem to share the umbrella a little better. That just wasn’t how Miles was wired. Wasn’t how he was raised. A gentleman never lets his lady get wet if he can help it. The flip side of that was that a little rain never hurt a man so he could suck it up. At least she’s dry, and she’s got my jacket to keep her warm… He thought, his attention turning to the cool sensation of wetness on his shirt against his skin. He had moved his tie out of the way and was slowly undressing when Larisa’s sudden shout made him stop and snap his attention to her.
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“Wha-?” He barely had a chance to say a single word, before his hands came up to haphazardly catch the jacket she’d thrown at him. “Hey! What was..” But she kept going, telling him that he was in the presence of a lady, that he should act like a gentleman and just how inappropriate it was for him to be stripping in the elevator. There was a look of bewildered shock on his face, holding his crumpled jacket in one arm and looking down at himself for a moment. For a moment he supposed he could see what she meant, his shirt half undone and his chest lightly exposed to the cool air. As the elevator pinged on the top floor and she began to make her way out, he stepped out right after her. “Oh please… Don’t flatter yourself Ms. Bechtel. My shirt was wet, would you prefer I catch a cold?” He teased, looking out after her and then to the figure that was standing at her desk. His playful smile and teasing tone dropped and Miles cleared his throat, his stance straightening a little like he was a child that had just got caught with his hand in the cookie jar and was looking to make the best impression to the judge.
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Julia stood with a brow quirked at the pair of them at Larisa’s empty desk. Her expression was incredibly motherly in this moment, looking from Miles to Larisa, but ultimately back to Miles and his undone shirt and wrinkled jacket over his arm. “Do I want to know Mr. King?” She asked, her arms crossed over her front. She wore fitted gray slacks and a matching blazer today with a soft pink blouse underneath. Her hair was down, except for the bits tucked behind her ears and while normally Julia was all smiles and joy, she certainly had a look that was ready to scold a reckless CEO if necessary.
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“Nothing to tell. Just went to lunch, that’s all…Happens to be raining outside and my shirt got wet… in case you didn’t notice.” Miles said calmly back, that playful tone gone and a more serious one replacing it. “For two hours?” Julia questioned, tilting her head a little before moving off of Larisa’s desk to follow Miles to his office. He didn’t seem pleased at the prospect. “You realize you had an investment board meeting today right? That you missed?” “It can be rescheduled…We were caught up by some… Unsavory individuals.” “Tristan and I had to cover for you. Mr. King was present today.” Miles grimaced a little at the thought. The only other Mr. King would have been his father, though why he was attending the meeting today Miles didn’t really know. “Al-Alright Julia… I’ll take a look. Thank you for covering for me…” He said quietly, his gaze moving to Larisa with the hint of a kind smile. “I’ll send you that information in just a moment Ms. Bechtel.” Miles then made for his office, opening the door and closing it behind him so he could change and get back to work.
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Julia Richmond BOT 20-Feb-23 01:14 PM
Julia just stood there and shook her head. Honestly, he was such a child sometimes. Missing an important meeting over a lunch that he could have just had delivered like he always did. Why he suddenly decided to go out today, in a storm of all things was beyond her. “Well, I suppose he’s right, he can get it rescheduled… I just hope lunch was worth it.” She muttered drying, moving herself back to Larisa’s desk and waiting for her to settle into it. Something he mentioned caught the HR director’s attention though. What had he meant by that? “Tell me Larisa..” She began softly, her expression worn of more concern than anything else. “What did Mr. King mean by ‘Unsavory individuals’ exactly?” She had a good idea of what exactly he meant, though getting the confirmation and clarification from someone who was there as well, was never a bad idea. While waiting for the response or the explanation, Larisa would receive a ping in her inbox, probably one of many at that point. But at least this one, was one she would be expecting. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Feb-23 01:46 PM
Larisa found her self grinning at his words as he called out to her about his shirt, she might of turned and responded with some witty comment, and probably tell him how he deserved to catch a damn cold for being a fool and waking in that rain anyway, she was sure that umbrella was big enough for the two of them, but anything she might of said soon vanished when she saw Julia standing at her desk, she froze in her spot and just like Miles that teasing grin she was wearing slowly faded, she could see the seriousness on her face and even though she seemed to be aiming her obvious slight annoyance towards Miles she couldn't help but side step a little perhaps with an unease she had suddenly developed, she might of been reprimanded miles but she felt like she was just as much to blame in all this to. That meeting that got brought up caused her to groan inwardly. Shit….how could you forget about that…you stupid woman she groaned audibly within her head, she knew that was important she had even marked it on the damn calendar as such, she had given him the hour lunch so he could relax before and yet they were gone for two hours…Two hours really?… she thought peeking down at her watch as if in disbelief they had been gone so long, ensuring Julia wasn't watching, she didn't want that woman to turn her scowl on her, she saw the time and winced..they had been gone that long, now she felt awful, she had caused unnecessary stress for Julia, and now a meeting Miles would have to reschedule, all because she was far to busy enjoying his company to much, her eyes lifted from her watch up to Miles as he directed himself to look at her, her own lips pulling into a soft smile. " Make sure you do Mr King, it's important I receive soon…" she said trying to keep the seriousness in her tone before she walked over to her desk her face distorted a little with an apologetic expression towards the woman beside her desk. " Julia I'm so sorry, this was my fault he missed that meeting, I
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knew about it too, i even marked it as important on the calendar, I hope I didn't cause you too much trouble…" she said clearly very sorry for any stress she might have caused, flicking her computer on, she typed her password before the screen came to life, her emails opening straight away already noticing many there that need replying to, but ignoring them for now to give her full attention to the woman beside her.
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~~ "Tell me Larisa…." she felt her frame stiffen as those words came out, she knew before she even said anything else what she was going to say, and when the words came out she sighed closing her eyes as if reliving the whole moment all over again, she sat herself back in the chair then gazing absentmindedly at her computer screen. " After we finished our lunch, Things got a little …I dunno weird, I sensed it instantly and I know Miles did, when we went to leave it became apparent why we had that feeling swarms of paparazzi were outside waiting for us…god…it was awful Julia…" she whispered perhaps feeling a bit more comfortable to be more honest with her, not wanting to tell Miles the true extent of how it made her feel worried he would blame himself more than he already was.`` They were shouting profanities, they were everywhere…Mr King did his best to get me to the car, trying to shield me from them, i don't know if they got a decent picture of me or not, and if they did god knows what the tabloids will say tomorrow…" she said with a frown, hearing her emails ping but she didn't pay it much mine, instead she was far too engrossed in her thoughts of earlier, what the paparazzi had said and done…Melody that name came back to her and she became curious again, she peeked to Julia and wondered if this woman would indulge any information about her, who she was, whoever it was Miles was very affected hearing her name. " Julia?...Can I ask you something? And please tell me to mind my own business if you don't feel I should be asking this but…" she paused shuffling a little nervously in her chair not knowing what Julia might say, what if she went to Miles and told him she was poking her nose in his private business? But she couldn't hide away that curiosity…she wanted to know, and her desire to find out overpowered any other sensible thought in her mind. " Who's Melody?..." @Fiory
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Julia Richmond BOT 20-Feb-23 02:52 PM
Larisa’s little apology was merely waved away. Julia knew that it wasn’t all her fault that Miles had missed a meeting. She was very sure the man had seen it and had just gotten himself distracted or had put it off. It wouldn’t have been the first time that Miles missed an important meeting and it certainly wouldn’t have been the last. She was far more interested in what Miles had meant regarding the unsavory individuals that she asked Larisa about instead. Julia wasn’t a fool, she knew the reputation that Miles King had, so she was sure she already knew the answer to the question she asked. “I see…” Was all that the older woman said, her head shaking sadly and her brow furrowing a little as Larisa explained the ending of their lunch. It wasn’t lost on her that she was suddenly calling Mr. King by his first name either, which she couldn’t help the little pull at her lips in a grin at. If he had authorized for Larisa to call him by his first name, that meant he must have seen something in her, something special. There were only a handful of employees and close friends that called him Miles, Julia being one of them. So if Larisa was joining that exclusive club after only a couple days, then it surely said something indeed. Even if Larisa didn’t quite see it yet herself. “I’m so sorry you had to endure all that nonsense.” Julia continued, listening with rapt attention to Larisa’s every word. How she told of how Miles tried to shield her and had tried to prevent the paparazzi from taking photos of her. That’s interesting… Julia thought in silent reflection. Typically, he didn’t care if a call girl was caught on camera with him. It usually boosted their revenue as more people saw them in the tabloids and then they would get more clients. Not like Larisa was a call girl by any means. Still, Miles had never shielded other women from the cameras before. Except for one.
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”Julia?... Can I ask you something?” “Of course. I’ll answer if I have the ability to Larisa.” Julia said softly, her tone taking that gentle side that was more natural for her. Like a mother would to a lost and frightened child. Julia had this knack for being warm and consoling to everyone, it’s how she made such a great HR Director. However as Julia listened to the question that came out of Larisa’s mouth, she couldn’t help the light intake of breath she took and the soft sigh that followed. Her brows furrowed a little, giving the woman a slightly troubled expression on her face. “I don’t know if that’s something I should really speak about Larisa…” Julia began slowly, looking over the woman in front of her with a pained sadness, similar to the one that Miles had had. Julia’s however, wasn’t necessarily forlorn but more gave the impression that she was disappointed with how that chapter had ended more than anything else. It wasn’t like it was a huge secret, but if Larisa really didn’t know, Julia wasn’t sure if she was exactly the right person to explain it all to her. She knew the right one would be Miles himself. At least, when it came to any of the details regarding her Miles would be the one to ask.
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“Melody… was an employee here for a few years… back when Mr. King took over from his father.” Julia explained slowly, careful with her words and wondering just how much or how little she should be saying. “She ended up leaving the company a little over half a year ago now… on some not so favorable terms, to put it kindly.” There was a bit of fire behind those words, that was certainly unlike the warm and welcoming tone that Julia normally had. Her gaze was kind if not a little stern when she found Larisa’s for a moment, giving her a smile before she moved to leave her to her work. “If you need more details, honestly the best person to ask would be Mr. King himself…” She said softly, knowing that would be easier said than actually done. “Just, don’t be too hard on him for it…and preferably not on company time.” The last part she smiled a little brighter at her, giving a soft wink to the executive assistant to ensure Larisa knew that at least in Julia’s eyes, she wasn’t in trouble or hadn’t asked something that was too personal for Julia to answer. She waited for a moment, just to be sure there weren’t any follow up questions, smiling kindly to her with her hands lightly fallen in front of her. “Is there anything else I can answer for you?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Feb-23 09:13 PM
"I don't know if that's something I should really speak about Larisa" She winced a bit at Julia's comment, realising then she probably was prying to much into his personal life, she was his assistant, his colleague, she didn't have the right to ask personal questions about the man, especially asking personal questions to a woman who seemed to be a almost motherly figure in his life, her eyes catching the sadness that had crossed over her face mirroring almost the same sadness that crossed over his when this woman was mentioned, only solidifying more to her that something must of happened with her, were they close? Did they have a relationship? Did something bad happen? So many question whizzed in her bead Stop it Larisa… she mentally cursed at her self, this was not her business and she shouldn't make it her business. Of course when Julia did reveal at least a little bit about the woman she found herself sitting up a little straighter, so she worked there? She wondered what position , did she work in a different department? Or was she a PA like she was? Her mind was drowning with all the questions whizzing around in her head that she quickly sighed, she needed to stop being so damn nosey, what did this have to do with her anyway? And yet here she was wanting to know who she was, in a lot more detail then Julia seemed willing to discuss, it was stupid she didn't even know why she cared so much, that's wasn't entirely true…she knew why she cared…because she was starting to like him, and she wanted to know what this woman did to hurt him so badly. " I'm sorry Julia, I shouldn't of asked, that wasn't my place, they just mentioned her and I…" she stopped her self from going into to many details on how she saw the sadness and loss rush over his face, how whoever she was pained him to even think about, she knew then without a shadow of a doubt this woman was more then just a colleague, and whatever had happened had hurt him greatly, she smiled when she said
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not to go to hard on him. " I'll try not to, despite how awfully difficult that will be for more…" she teased before finally sitting herself back up glancing at the computer she then spotted her the email had been that she heard during there conversation, it had come from Miles, she felt her heart lurch ridiculously in her chest to see he had already sent it, peering back to Julia her eyes a little brighter and a smile still perched upon her lips. " No, I don't need anything else. Thank you Julia, and sorry again for today, I'll try my best not to let it happen again…" she said giving the woman a kind smile before turning to her computer if she did indeed turn and leave after that. There was many emails waiting for her reply yet there was only one she was interested in opening right then and it was from Miles, clicking the email open she begun to read what he had put chuckling a little to herself and shaking her head at his promise, the man was ridiculous sometimes, she did however feel a jolt of nerves rush through her, if she did lose this bet he would expect her to follow up on her side of the deal and that meant speaking to Connor, that thought filled her with dread, he was so unpredictable these days, she was frightened what leaving him could do to him, she didn't know if he would manage on his own, but just thinking about that got her annoyed at herself…she was with him for Pity, here she was this strong woman, not afraid to take on the big men in there suits, but afraid to end a relationship that made her miserable.
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-- Shaking her head she continued to read the rest of the email, nerves rupturing within her for many other reasons now, he wanted her to go the weekend, she figured maybe he did, but that meant going on a plane something she was not looking forward to, and not just that he was going to pick her up from her house…the house she shared with Connor, would he even say anything about that? She snorted with irrational probably not, the man probably wouldn't even know she had left if she didn't tell him he was going to collect her Thursday evening, the flight was Friday….was she staying with him Thursday?? That thought made more nerves bubble within her gut..but she was determined to be professional or at least that's what she kept telling herself and she was doing a damn good job of it so far Or not she thought, she continued on her brows furrowing at his next requests. Dress size, shoe size…why the hell does he want those? she peeked to his office wondering what the hell he had planned in that head of his Non negotiable she huffed, oh so she had no say in this matter , did he not know asking a woman's dress size was inappropriate? Well of course he didn't. This was a man undressing in the elevator in front of her! Her mind wandered to that then, remembering very clearly muscular frame beneath that wet shirt, the flesh of his skin revealed to her, the small hairs she remembered seeing before she quickly shook her head, already feeling her cheeks warming at the thought of it. Get a grip Larisa! He isn't your type remember! but that was the problem wasn't he? He was exactly her type, despite all her cockiness that he wasn't, leaning forward she clicked reply before she started to compose a email back to him, her grin spreading a little as she typed before eventually sending it back to him, she pulled up his calendar then checking over the meetings they had missed that needed go be rescheduled, she should do that first and that's exactly what she did, immersi
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Miles King BOT 20-Feb-23 10:47 PM
As there were no other questions for Julia, she did just give a soft nod and leave the lobby, heading back down to her office in order to do her actual job, instead of babysitting the CEO. All the while in his office, Miles was quickly taking his shirt off and just slung it over the chair in front of his desk. In silence he moved to a small closet to the side of the room in the wall. It was well hidden in case he had anyone come in for a meeting, but it was strategically placed next to the en-suite bathroom he had too just in case. Sifting through, he found a new crisp white shirt and pulled it off the hanger. He had just finished buttoning it and sitting back down again to adjust his tie when he began that email to Larisa. He read it once and then a second time before nodding and hitting send. That was all the information that Caprese had needed right? His general manager, and somewhat of his Italian PA Caprese had requested this information from him if he was to bring a plus one with him to the visit this weekend. Even though she knew damn well he wasn’t seeing anyone, Caprese always asked even when he had told her no so many different times when he was to visit the Italy office. This time, he at least could tell her yes and provide the information she requested. Miles should have been working. Should have been hard at work checking over everything that he’d missed because he took too long at lunch. But all he could think about was lunch. All that came to mind was the food he’d had, the way it tasted and smelled and filled him with a sense of home and warmth. The way the restaurant was well lit and inviting and casual in its elegance. The way Larisa’s smile put the lights and exquisite food to shame.
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He was in trouble. That was an absolute fact, that he was realizing far too late to do anything about. He had treated her above someone who he just worked with. Who was just a colleague. Leaning back in his chair, Miles closed his eyes for a minute, just reminiscing on the afternoon with a soft expression on his face. It had been so nice, so casual and easy just talking with her. Just joking and teasing and enjoying her company. That only made it so much worse when the damn hostess and bartender basically ratted him out to the press. “That’s right. I need to get ahead of that.” Miles groaned, his eyes opening and a sharp exhale leaving his flared nostrils. He leaned his chair forward and began dialing the number to Daphne’s, leaving the phone on speaker so he could get up and make himself a scotch while waiting for someone to pick up. Only just getting back to his chair with his crystal rocks glass in hand, did he hear the familiar sweet tone of the hostess on the other line that answered.
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“Thank you for calling Daphne’s, how may I help you?” “I need to speak to Tiffany please.” Miles said in a slow deep voice. It was the kind of voice you didn’t question, even though this girl was stupid enough to do just that. “I’m.. I’m sorry sir? May I tell her who’s calling?” “Of course…” he growled dangerously at the phone. “You can tell her that Mr. Miles King is calling, and that you’ll be handing in your resignation today. Along with that bartender friend of yours. After you transfer me to Tiffany, please.” “M-Mr. King?!?” The girl’s voice was more of a terrified squeak, and it just made the anger that Miles felt all the more intense. “That is what I said. Now, I’m done speaking with you. Put Tiffany on the phone. Now.” The command in the last word made him grin, as he knew the fumbling sound was the girl on the other end nearly dropping the phone. “R-Right away sir..” She stammered, before he sat back to listen to the hold music. It was a lovely piano piece playing through the speakerphone that he sipped his scotch to. It would have been relaxing to listen to, if not for the situation he found himself in currently. The whole afternoon felt utterly ruined, after it had been going so nicely in the beginning. How dare either one of them decide that his life and his affairs were any of their business? “Mr. King?” The soft voice of an older woman cut through the piano. His eyes were staring at his computer when she answered, watching in real time as Larisa moved meeting after meeting, rescheduling a conference call here and rescheduling a sync with investors there. It made a small smile come to his face, knowing just how dedicated she seemed to be to her job, to his time, and it sent a warmth through him despite how irritated he still was.
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“Afternoon Tiffany…” he responded slowly to the phone voice that had spoken. The clinking of ice in his glass was the only other noise that he made as he took a long sip of that strong amber liquid. “Please tell me why it is that you have decided to hire people who can’t respect someone’s privacy at your establishment?” “Mr. King, I do apologize for their behavior. They will be reprimanded immediately.” “They should be fired Tiffany.” “Yes Mr. King. I recognize that error. They are new, and had not been informed of your arrival today or the protocol that should have been followed.” “I can’t just show up for lunch when I feel like it? Is that too much to ask of your patrons?” Miles snapped. “Of course not sir. You should be able to come whenever you would like to, sir.” Tiffany backpedaled. He could hear the nerves in her otherwise professional sounding managerial voice. This wasn’t the first time he’d called and spoken to her. Most of the time it was to inform her of his arrival and any guests he’d be taking with him. The one time he chose a spur of the moment time, was when it all went to hell. “My guest was incredibly embarrassed by the whole charade…” Miles continued, not really caring that the paparazzi were there, but more for Larisa’s embarrassment and humiliation of it. “Yes.. Mr. King.” “I will hold Daphne’s personally responsible for any ill-written garbage that is said about her.” He snarled at the phone, his anger seething to the surface at the thought of it. “O-Of course sir. I’ll make some calls right now and do what I can to find out what they do or do not have about your girlfriend.” “She’s not my girlfriend.” Miles snapped, his lip curling a little at the speed at which he disputed that. Well she’s not… “Of course not sir. My apologies…How can I make it up to you sir?” Tiffany conceded, and Miles let out an audible sigh listening to her. “I want your best chef to prepare the lamb cutlet dish I had today for lunch to be delivered to my Pen
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thouse on Thursday evening. Exactly as it was made today.” “Just… the one serving sir?” “Yes please.” “Of course. I’ll be sure to have it delivered to you Thursday evening to your address on file. When would be an opportune time for you?” Miles looked out the window a moment to think, before nodding his head. “I want it by 8:00pm. Not a minute later Tiffany.” He responded, thinking that might be enough time. Even if the meal got a bit cold waiting for Larisa to finish cooking her own, he was confident enough that it would taste just as good as it did today. “Of course sir. Is.. Is there anything else I can do for you?” Tiffany was hesitant, it seemed to even ask. Miles let the line go silent for a moment, letting her hang on whatever words he might say. A soft smile came to his face.
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"Yes.. there is. On route to delivering that meal for me, I think it’s only appropriate for your establishment to also send their condolences for the interruption by sending a bouquet of roses with the meal. Assorted Red, if you please.” The idea he had in mind was to present them as an apology to Larisa. For the trouble he’d caused her just by inviting her out to lunch. “I’ll inspect them myself for you sir.” “Good. Thank you Tiffany.” And with that, Miles hung up. If it weren’t for Tiffany’s quick thinking on how to make matters right, he might have insisted that the hostess and bartender be fired with him on the phone to hear it. As it stood, he wanted to forget the whole ordeal. Instead, he was looking forward to Thursday evening and the wager that he and Larisa had made. While his thoughts moved towards the evening, his email pinged with Larisa’s response. He had other things to work on, but he felt himself compelled to read hers first and laugh a little at her indignation. Shaking his head a little, he just replied back to her email, reading it over quickly before hitting send and going back to work. Thursday couldn’t come soon enough in his head, as he was very sure he would win that bet and be treated with not one but two amazing meals. In addition to that, Larisa would have to cut ties with that horrible sounding dead weight she considered a significant other, and at the thought of him Miles felt his smile droop a little. That would be trouble, wouldn’t it. How exactly was he going to navigate that… @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Feb-23 04:13 AM
Larisa heard the ping of her computer as she say immersed in her work, a few pads out on her desk with a array of information she knew she needed for the day and things that needed to be completed, some of them even highlighted as they were the more pressing matters, the calendar for the most part had been sorted, meetings rearranged to fit in with his day today and even some moved to the next day if appropriate, ensuring she had contacted the relevant people so they knew exactly when these meetings would happen, what good would it be if she changed meetings and didn't let the respective parties know? She paused in her work the moment she saw it had come from Miles bringing her chair in so she could reach the computer easier and clicked the email open. She huffed a small chuckle at his point of being on time rolling her eyes at the audacity of the man to suggest he would not do things as she had requested, she pulled her phone out to make a note of the time he would be collecting her setting a alarm just incase she was distracted, she certainly didn't want him getting out of the car if she could help it, Connor would be around and she wasn't really sure how it would go. Would Connor even be bothered about her going? She had previously discussed with him the possibilities of her having to make international trips and he had, previously at least he waved it of like it was nothing he was really worried about, her mind drifted to him then, and the deal she had made with Miles groaning a little the email all but forgotten for the moment, she was starting to regret that Deal, she had confidence in her cooking abilities, she has grown up in a Italian village, home cooked authentic Italian Food was something she could without a shadow of a doubt do well, but restaurant quality? The type he would be expecting was a different story altogether, she ran a hand down her face allowing her eyes to gaze towards the large window beside her watching the rain pattering down against
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-- How was she even going to broach this topic? How would she even do it? How would he react? How would he manage….she closed her eyes feeling a array of emotions overcome her, it wasn't that she didn't know what she was doing was the right thing for her, she wasn't happy hadn't been for months, and she deserved that, why should she be burdened with him, guilt overcome her then to feel that way, the man had struggled for a while, she had tried to be sympathetic tried to do everything she could to help him, to comfort him, to bring him out of the mess he was in, and yet it was futile , nothing she did made the slightest bit of difference , which begged the question..did he really love her? Because surely if he did she could have helped him. " Why is everything such a mess…" she grumbled to herself before finally turning her chair back round to that computer to focus back on the email he sent which made her groan audibly, this woman was going to dress her? How could she possibly do that? Without even seeing her, speaking to her, she didn't know her style or what she liked, these formalities was something she never liked or cared for, she was perfectly capable of dressing herself, but that wasn't a fight she was willing to have now, she had enough confrontation today, continuing to read the email she peeked to see he mentioned bringing a swimsuit and she couldn't stop herself from chuckling, oh she would take a swim suit alright, Mr fancy pants wanted to get her all flustered in the elevator two could play at that game, she left the email not really seeing the need to respond to it before moving to the other pressing matters. That was how the rest of her day had gone, finalising emails, sorting files and paperwork that he wanted, sending relevant files his way, she had also messaged the company dealing with their arrival at the weekend to let them know she would indeed be travelling and to ensure any relevant accommodation was made to ensure a room for Both
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of them, specifically stating they needed their own sleeping quarters, not that she thought he would care, oh she was sure he would love teasing her about it, that thought causing her own smile to grace her face, her own mind wandering to that lunch again, how easy it was to be herself, how he made her laugh and smile something she had been missing in her life. The day went with any hiccups after that, she hadn't seen Miles much, only occasionally when she took him a fresh cup of coffee or to take any relevant people who came up to see him, apart from that the two of them had been engaged in their own work, before she knew it , it was 5.30 and she had just completed the last of the tasks for the day, sighing gently to check her notepad ticking any relevant stuff of and putting a star next to others that she would get to in the morning, switching her computer of she was done for the day, thankfully the rain had stopped though it still looked dark and miserable outside the window as she pushed herself up from her chair stretching a little, she peeked towards his office , wondering if he was busy or not before she finally made her way over and knocked on the door waiting a moment , if he did call her in she would step inside only briefly holding the day open and simply leaning against the doorframe. " I'm heading home Mr King, is there anything you need before I go? " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Feb-23 08:01 AM
She wasn’t the only one with the deal they’d made on their mind. Miles spent the majority of the day when he wasn’t in a conference call or making phone calls to different media outlets to ensure the tabloids couldn’t use any photo that had been taken of them, thinking about the arrangement he had made with Larisa. While he had made it as a challenge, just wanting to see what she would do or what she would say, he was beginning to get a nagging feeling in his chest that the deal in itself was selfish and unkind. He was looking forward to Thursday still, the idea of basically getting private time to speak with her made him think about their lunch. How easy it had been, and how calming. They were good together, he could see that, but maybe that was the problem. It’s not like anything will happen… it’s just dinner… He thought at one point in the day, realizing he’d been staring at the same report for a solid few minutes without taking in any of the information that it had held. It wasn’t just dinner though, and he knew that. Even if he didn’t really want to admit it to himself yet. Miles was taking her with him to his new acquisition this weekend. Something he had seriously considered not doing as he didn’t feel he needed her there. However, after the events that unfolded this afternoon, his mind had been changed and the idea of bringing her felt all the more important. At the very least so that she could get away from whatever media storm would potentially hit after their lunch today.
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His phone had been busy for most of the day, with different phone calls and different meetings he had to do. By the time the evening rolled around, Miles was exhausted. Pulling double duty to put out any kind of fire that might start as well as run his family’s business. It was no wonder that Larisa didn’t see him the remainder of the day, he barely had time to use the restroom let alone go back out to the lobby and pester her with anything. ”I’m heading home Mr. King…” Her sudden appearance made him snap to attention from what he was working on to look over at the door when Larisa spoke. He hadn’t even realized he’d said to come in, it had slipped by without his realization. Was it that time already? His gaze moved out the window and sure enough it looked broody and miserable outside. At least the rain seemed to have stopped though, which at least made him somewhat happy. He looked back at his computer and the pile of work he still needed to complete. Well, most of it was completed or could wait another day. A lot of it were things that he would need to have done prior to his weekend away, but the more pressing ones were the ones involving Larisa and his lunch earlier that afternoon. He’d contacted as many papers and news outlets that he could think of, doing his very best to ensure it was against their best interests to post any picture of him from today in their publications. A few had complied, given him the respect he was asking for. A few still had yet to confirm. Those were the ones that troubled him, but he wasn’t about to let Larisa know that.
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Standing up from his desk, he closed his laptop but didn’t collect his things. Instead he merely put his suit jacket on but left it unbuttoned, his hands going into the pockets of his slacks as he made his way around the desk. There’s plenty that I need Larisa… “No, I don’t think there is anything else you need to concern yourself with tonight Ms. Bechtel.” He said quietly, making his way towards her and the door of his office. As he had done the day before, he had every intention it seemed to walk her out to her car. He checked to ensure his phone was in his pocket before ushering her back out to the lobby towards her desk. Just as he had done the other day, waiting patiently for her to gather whatever things she needed to before following along with her to the elevator.
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He was quiet this evening, with everything swimming so thickly in his head it was hard for him to come up with small talk or something witty or even something charming to say to her. What could he say? He was sure she was worried about what tomorrow would bring, and he worried he hadn’t done enough. That he could do more to prevent what was more than likely inevitable. The weekend would be important, an escape in a way from the gloomy skies of London to a sunnier and warmer atmosphere that the pair could be in. Where they couldn’t be followed and questioned and prodded for more information into their private lives. The thought of the weekend seemed to cheer him up a little, the hint of a smile returning to his face until a soft vibrating sensation in his pocket signaled he’d gotten a message on his phone. Without thinking about it, he pulled his phone out and took a look at the text message he’d received and immediately smirked. Caprese had gotten his message, as well as the correspondence that Larisa had been making regarding accommodations. The text message was a confirmation for him, so he just slid his phone back into his pocket without answering it further. “I hope you are looking forward to his weekend..” He said after being so quiet. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Feb-23 10:32 AM
Larisa hadn't missed how engrossed In his work he was when she stepped inside that office, noticing the small frown lines against his face, the distorted lines framing his complexation from where he was concentrating so hard on what he was doing, so much so that when she did speak his head snapped up in surprise making her stand a little straighter against that door frame a small frown coming to her features. " I'm sorry Mr King I didn't mean to startle you…" her voice soft then, watching the man as he gazed at the work on his desk, he looked tired, and that concerned her, she figured maybe it was to do with the workload he had to catch up on considering they were gone much longer then they intended, not even considering that he had been on the phone most of the day trying to sort out the situation with the paparazzi, she watched him stand grabbing his jacket from the side and placing it on, though she noticed he grabbed nothing else, a small smile coming to her face to realise perhaps he was going to walk her out again, that thought caused her chest to ache just a little at how considerate he had been with her, not just now but through out the entire day, her thoughts how ever soon moved to the paparazzi and she frowned just a little, she had tried to keep her self busy tried to distract her self from that, but now she was going home she knew very little there would distract her from the worry she had for what they would publish, and how they would publish it. She said very little her self moving to her desk to grasp everything she needed tossing on the small cardigan she brought rummaging in her bag she grabbed her car keys ready clasping them in her hand before placing that bag over her shoulder ans following him quietly over to the elevator, she hadn't missed how quiet he was this evening, and it concerned her…she wondered if maybe he to was still bothered by what happened earlier, her face twisting hoping that he to wasn't worrying himself to much over it st
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epping into the elevator and perching her self against the wall, the same position she always put her self in, the doors closed and still that silence stretched, she gazed towards him inspecting his features her mouth opening as if to speak before the sound of his phone brought a end to the silence and he brought it immediately to his face, seeing the smile that came against it she wondered who it was he was messaging…maybe it was one of his girls, for some unknown reason that thought made her stomach flip, she pushed it away gazing down at her feet, who was she to care what he did and who he did it with? It was his life after all… His voice ringing out surprised her, peering up from the floor she looked towards him, a small smile coming to her face nodding lightly. " Yes Mr King, I am very much looking forward to it. It will be good from my perspective to get to know your other companies and what you do overseas, I'm sure it will be beneficial…" she expressed, and of course whilst that was true, she was also extremely looking forward to spending more time with him, a thought that caused her head to whizz Don't be so stupid Larisa, the man doesn't do commitments. You've read the tabloids, do you really want to be one of those women? the elevator pinged and she pushed herself of the wall..she was so bothered by that message and she just couldn't understand why, well no….she knew why…she liked him, she enjoyed his company, his witty nature and how he made her laugh, but did he do this with everyone else? Was this what he did? But he was so tender with her earlier, so caring and compassionate….she had to stop this, she was sure it would only bring more heartache her way, something she simply didn't want to have to do again.
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__ She waited for him before walking through the lobby, if he said something she barely heard it, her mind a whizz of different things now that it was hard to concentrate on more than one thing. Reaching the double doors she paused , gazing up to him before they left . " You don't have to walk me out if you're busy Mr King, I'll be okay from here if it's easier…" she spoke, her voice perhaps a little quieter than she intended. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Feb-23 11:36 AM
”I’m sorry Mr. King, I didn’t mean to startle you…” That little sentence, in its kindness and softness, kept repeating in his head. He didn’t startle easily, so he really must have been laser focused on what he was doing if she was able to do that. He hadn’t made too big a deal about it, just shaking his head and waving it off, wondering about the publications he couldn’t get a hold of today and what they would do tomorrow. One in particular was typically nasty and vile. There had been several stories told about Miles in that tabloid, a real pile of garbage spewed on every page. It was unlikely, regardless of the calls he made that Miles would be able to keep anything from that particular paper. Still, he tried not to think about it too much. He’d done everything he could, to the best of his ability to save her decency and dignity. To not have to be seen on the front page of some seedy newspaper or magazine standing next to him. That was the part that made his chest ache a little. The fact that he was trying so desperately hard to ensure that she wouldn’t be seen with him. It’s… it’s for the best anyway… He thought, waiting quietly as she stepped into the elevator with him.
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“I’m glad you’re looking forward to it. I certainly am too. It will be a nice break from all the rain…. And everything that came with it.” Miles said gently, putting his phone back in his pocket and smiling a little over at her. It was true he owned other companies in Italy and France, as well as in the US but for the most part this trip was more personal. More recreational. Probably more so than Larisa realized. She’ll see soon enough. He thought, a light chuckle in his throat at the prospect. This would be an escape for them both, to get away and lay low somewhere else while the press attempted to run a story they had no information on. By the time the weekend would be over, the buzz about it would have lessened and likely would all but be forgotten. The public’s eye was a fickle thing and nothing ever held its attention for too long. ”You don’t have to walk me out if you’re busy Mr. King. I’ll be okay from here if it’s easier…” “I’m not too busy to ensure your safety to your vehicle Ms. Bechtel.” His words were gentle, but stern and final in the matter. While his building parking and property were relatively safe, he’d always been raised that women had to watch their backs in the evenings and sometimes during the day to ensure they wouldn’t be grabbed, stabbed, kidnapped or worse. He had thankfully never had to experience the aftermath of such an assault before on his own property, but he was at least not going to take any chances on the matter. And besides that, it gave him a little fresh air and the ability to stretch his legs, which Miles didn’t mind at all.
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“Besides that…” he continued as they stepped outside, keeping at her side as they walked towards her car. He didn’t ask her this time, just followed next to her. “It means I get to pick your brain a little before sending you back to that loaf you see as a boyfriend.” He nearly sneered at the thought, trying to be more joking about it even though he’d rather her never had to deal with someone who made her miserable again. Though the thought of potentially forcing her to end a relationship with someone, regardless of his feelings on the matter, did weigh heavy on him. It had all day, and as they came up to her car, he leaned against it a moment while she got herself situated. “What do you think would be best… In person or just over the phone?” He asked, almost dreamily with a playful chuckle on his face. “It might be fun to watch the poor boy squirm, though I imagine it’d be easier to just sever ties over the phone. I do hope you’ll let me listen in.” He wasn’t serious with this of course. Just teasing her to try and rile her up a bit. She had been just as quiet as he had, and it unnerved him a little seeing that. Miles wondered if she had worried at all about the repercussions of having a simple lunch with him, or if he had been the only one to consider it. He thought perhaps she didn’t care, that perhaps she actually didn’t believe all the nasty things that were said in the papers about him, though she wasn’t really convincing him with how her demeanor had changed. “Not that I think I’ll lose the wager mind you…” Miles continued, still playful as he watched Larisa. “But how will your Lost Cause handle you being out of town for the weekend? I assume you’ll find a pet sitter for him? I can recommend one for you, if you need.” Miles didn't own any pets to be fair, he was just being a bit of a jerk teasing her. Hoping to make her laugh or at least smile again. And maybe in a way, if he made her angry with him, it would feel a little easier to think about. It migh
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Feb-23 12:27 PM
I'm glad your looking forward to it, I certainly am to, it will be a nice break from all the rain…and everything that came with it She knew then, without a shadow of a doubt that he had been stewing on what happened earlier to, why wouldn't he? He had to endure so much from them, she felt sorry for him, sorry that he had to deal with all this all the time, that the man couldn't even walk down the street she was sure without someone trying to get a photo to create some kind of story, she couldn't imagine what that had to be like, to have your every move scrutinised no matter what you did, even if It was positive she was sure they would spin it to something negative, that's just how the press worked right? They were vultures just waiting around to lurch and destroy people from the inside out, they were vermin…and today she had had first real experience with them, and it only made loathe them more. Her eyes however turned much softer when he said he didn't mind walking her out, her lips pulling into a smile, it warmed her to see him being so considerate of her and wanting to ensure she was okay, much like he did earlier, though she didn't miss the sternness of his tone letting her know even if she insisted he wouldn't listen, that at least she was beginning to understand about him " Okay, as long as you're sure…" her voice was just as gentle as they stepped outside together hearing him mention Connor she sighed. " Don't Miles…" she said her mind filled then as she thought about Connor and the deal she had made…she had thought about ir a lot today, and the more she did the more stressed she felt about it, she knew she was going to hurt him and despite everything she didn't want to do that even if he had hurt her, the air was cooler tonight probably because of the storm making her shudder and grasp that cardigan a little tighter against her body, wrapping her arms around her frame as they walked together, feeling the cool air blowing her hair from her shoulders,
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__ As soon as they got to the car the reason he wanted to pick her brains were soon shown as he suddenly started talking about Connor, and how she was going to do it, his choice of words causing her brows to knit together. " Miles…" she started to say her voice almost tight with how little he seemed to care about what she was going to do, she knew it was probably her fault she had told him what had happened between them, or what was happening she hadn't given him the whole story, popping the boot she shoved her bag in before shutting it, each word he spoke she could feel anger rising inside of her, did he even have any idea what this was going to do to him?. How he was going to react, how would he even cope? He stood there laughing, laughing about her breaking his heart, laughing at him for what he was going to go through and she simply couldn't take it anymore, and once he mentioned calling a sitter she felt her anger rise even more, knowing he probably meant those women he had seen from time to time. " How dare you…." she practically spat moving herself around the car to face him, her annoyance clear to be seen. " How dare you stand there and laugh and joke about this! Do you have any idea what this is going to do to him? How this could effect him? He has no one Miles No one I am the only person he has had in his life for the last six months aside from a few friends! You have no idea, no idea what he's been through, what I saw! What I had to deal with what I am still dealing with six months later, that man was a fucking mess he's still a fucking mess and you think it's okay to stand there and make jokes? " " her anger was beyond reason then, coming off her in waves it was uncontrollable and now she had started she couldn't stop, in fact she didn't even let him get a word in edgeways before she started again. " And then, then you have the audacity to stand there and ask me if he wants a sitter? If he wants one of those women around my house! **my
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house** Miles! And you think its appropriate to say that After everything that's happened today!?! You think it's okay to joke about that?!? I'm sure that will give the tabloids even more joy to get photos of prostitutes coming out of my residency, that will really convince them that I'm one of them won't it!, maybe thats what he needs! Maybe he needs a prostitute cause God knows i don't do it for him anymore! I'm just someone he depends on to stop himself having a mental breakdown like he did before! " she found tears coming to her eyes then her emotions becoming so raw she could barely contain them she looked away her lip trembling as she tried to stop herself from crying not wanting to show him those emotions in front of him, her head heart, her chest hurt with everything he had said…with all the thoughts and memories of the last six months, what had happened between her and Connor, how detached they were, yet knowing deep down what she was going to do to him when she left, and then him joking about the sitter, about people coming round hurt her more, that he thought it was amusing to even say that after what she had been through all day, how worried she had been about tomorrow, how worried she still was. " P-please….let me in the car, I n-ned to go…I need to go…" her words tumbled out of her, she didn't want him to see her like this, she was on the verge crying, and she didn't want him to see her like that, like the mess she had been for the last six months. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Feb-23 01:06 PM
To say the man was shocked would have been an understatement. He had meant to rile her up, meant to tease her a little, just like she had done to him earlier. Meant to play back and forth. He had expected that she would hit back with how she wouldn’t lose to him, how she was going to spend that fifty thousand pounds he’d offered her. How she was going to make the next week of his life absolutely miserable with her bragging and gloating over winning the bet. Miles was sure that’s how she was going to react. So when she didn’t, when she turned and became visibly upset, he didn’t know what to say. His smile faded immediately and his jaw hung a little open as he was berated by her. Way to go Miles…you fucking git… He thought, the waves of anger rushing over him as Larisa laid it out in front of him. Thoroughly took him to the damn cleaners. If he hadn’t been leaning against her car, he would have felt the need to back up away from her. Instead he stood silent, watching her face contort into anger and frustration as she shouted at him in his parking lot. “L-Larisa I..” But there wasn’t a chance for him to say anything at all. Even when she seemed to take a breath, he had no time to explain or say anything to the contrary. He hadn’t meant it, not the way she took it at least. He’d never send prostitutes or call girls to her home. He had literally meant someone that watched puppies and kittens while their owners were away, thinking of this man in her life that needed so much coddling. As she continued berating him, it started to make sense to Miles why she stayed. It wasn’t just pity, it was guilt.
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He didn’t know what had happened but you don’t have mental breakdowns for no reason. The hurt and the anger in her face may as well have killed him right then and there. Where was the lightning from earlier when you really needed it. Miles felt as small as a bug, just waiting for her to squash him under her heels. This is what you wanted… isn’t it? Her to hate you? Makes it easier for you not to like her right? The invasive thought was shoved to the back of his mind. It had initially been the thought that had come up, but now it just made his chest ache. At first he thought perhaps if she was angry with him, that it’d be easier to dismiss her. Easier to admit that she had just been a fleeting infatuation and nothing more. Instead it had the opposite effect. He hated seeing her hurt. Hated seeing her in pain. It was far worse than any agony he’d ever felt before, and all Miles wanted to do was stop it. The fact that she was on the verge of tears tore the man apart, even worse was the cause of those tears were because of him. ”P-please… let me in the car, I n-need to go.. I need to go.” The broken way she spoke to him hurt more than anything. Here he was, just trying to make light of their situation, have a bit of banter back and forth again, end the evening on a high and he had to muck it completely up. Miles wanted to immediately embrace her, mostly because he realized just how much he hurt her. He wanted to hold her tight, let her cry if she needed to or punch him if she wanted. He’d deserve it after all, for what he said. The idea and image of holding her tight against him, letting his arms wrap around her so she could feel safe was a kindness that Miles didn’t think he deserved to feel. Slowly, he moved to let her into the vehicle, not wanting to hinder her escape or keep her from going home.
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“Larisa… I’m sorry..” The words weren’t enough. And he knew they weren’t. How could they be? There was no way two little words could make up for the nastiness that his ego had spewed. His hands came out of his pockets, one arm rising to hold the back of his neck a moment while the other remained at his side. Miles wasn’t sure what to do. What could he do? If he did anything would it just make it worse? Probably.. “I.. I never meant….” He started, compelled to say something even though the words caught in his throat and wouldn’t come out coherently. “I was… just..” It was better this way anyway right? He shouldn’t get too attached, not to Larisa or anyone else. It’d just end badly not just for him but for her too. Not that he wanted anything with Larisa at this point. Right..? No… of course not… Miles knew he was lying to himself, but he was unwilling to think of it any differently. Unable to think of anything else, and worried saying or doing anything would just make it worse, Miles stepped away from her car so she had unfettered access to it. “Please drive safely… have a good evening… Larisa..” Miles said quietly, subdued and softly genuine. What else could he really say? Turning slowly, Miles let his gaze fall to the pavement as he walked back towards the building. He didn’t get into his car, walking right by the Aston Martin and its dark green shine from the rain earlier today and heading into the building. He still had work to do, and he had hurt Larisa enough as it was. He couldn’t allow her to be hurt anymore than she already was, especially not because of him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Feb-23 01:41 PM
Larisa I'm sorry… She sucked in a deep breath then, feeling the hurt and sadness in his own voice filled her with more hurt, to know now he was hurting from what she said, but why should she care? Why should she care if he was upset? He had stood there and show such disregard for her, for her feelings, for the situation she had been through, he continued on stumbling over his words and it was only making it worse for her, she could feel her bottom lip trembling even harder, her eyes diverted unable to look at him, if she did she was sure she would cry, instead she simply looked at the car, to the drivers side, her hand clenched trembling beside her matching the trembling lip she now had, she could feel that almost painful ache growing worst, her body in desperate need to release the emotions that was threatening to overcome her, threatening to spill out right in front of him. The second he moved away she practically jumped to that car door, she couldn't speak, even if she wanted to, her mind unable to form words, grasping the handle she pulled it open hurriedly climbing in, the door slamming beside her , she reached for her belt attempting to put it on with shaky hands, her breath was coming out in hard slow pants, trembling fingers put the keys in the ignition as she finally started the car up, she needed to get away from there, she didn't want him to see her break down and she knew it was coming she could feel it, that hard lump in her throat, that almost painful sting in her chest before she pulled out, her tyres almost screeching at the speed she did it, before she left the complex and headed down the road, only then did it become even harder to hold it together, those deep breaths started to become sobs, deep trembling breaths pulling into her lungs as the tears she was so desperate to hold back suddenly started to fall, one hand leaving the steering wheel in a attempt to stop them, to calm her self so she could drive, but it was futile, in the end she ba
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rely made it half way up the street before she had to pull over into a lay bay, stopping the car abruptly there before she truly let go of everything. Unbeknown to him, the conversation they had just had almost brought everything to head for her, brought everything to the surface, all the heartache, the stress, the worries, the complete and utter heart ache for what had happened to their life, what happened to him, what she has to endure…her hands released the steering wheel her body slumping back against the chair as she finally stopped holding back those tears and sobbed, her chest heaving with each hard cry that pulsed out of her, her hands coming to cover her face in a attempt to silence them cries that were leaving her, her whole body jolted with each hard one, her voice pained as the tears continued to fall right there in that lay by, the pain of what she had to endure over the last six months, what she witnessed and dealt with, for what? To have this broken relationship at the end, a relationship that she knew was no more, and yet a relationship she felt compelled to stay in for the impact it would have on him if she left, there relationship finished a long time ago she knew that, perhaps he did to, yet here she was, still with him because she was to scared to leave him, to scared to take him back to that dark place he was in before…and that's why she sobbed, why her heart was breaking and every inch of her jolted in that car with emotions, because she felt trapped.. trapped in a life she didn't want. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Feb-23 02:30 PM
The only time Miles looked up was when he heard the screeching tires and the jaguar speeding off into the evening. He immediately felt a rush to go after her. She wasn’t alright, not if she was driving away like that. But the thought quickly slipped from his mind. Why should he care? He’d been the one to hurt her after all, by the offhanded and insensitive things he said. The last person on the face of the planet that he would want to have chasing after her, would be Miles King. Instead, he just shook his head and went inside. Once back in his office, he sat down and continued to work. As best as he could at least. He called the publishers again and again, but still no response and no confirmation that they wouldn’t run some horrific lie of a story. By seven o’clock he knew he was out of time. The lights had come on in the streets below and there wasn’t much else he could do tonight. Tomorrow would be a new day and with it would come the consequences for a fucking lunch date. If he wasn’t upset before he was purely angry now. All he’d wanted to do was make her smile again, make her laugh. Let her forget what had happened that afternoon, that he had worked tirelessly all damn day to try and rectify. Didn’t she realize how hard he was trying? To show her that he wasn’t just what the tabloids said he was? Didn’t she see that already? That he wasn’t just a slimeball man who wanted to use and toss her aside? As he grabbed his things with force at the end of his night, Miles was in a significantly sour mood. He was angry, not just at himself but at her. He hadn’t meant to offend her, but clearly that’s all she was going to hear. The way she had peeled out of his parking lot like that, damn near made him think she might just run him the fuck over on her way out.
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“Goodnight Mr. King.” The evening receptionist said as he made his way back out to his car right around seven thirty. Miles didn’t even look up, just continued on to the shimmering green car in the spot labeled just for him. Getting in, he put his briefcase and things in the passenger seat of the car slamming his door shut with force. ”Thank you, for doing what you could to protect me from them, I appreciated it, a lot…” Miles turned his head to stare at the empty passenger seat beside him. He could still hear Larisa’s voice from earlier, how tender it had sounded and graceful and poised. He could almost see her looking out the window of his car and the rain from earlier falling gently against the glass. The man sat there with his hands on the wheel just staring at the open space of his car, almost like he expected Larisa to manifest there like she was there earlier in the day. Sitting in her pencil skirt and wrapped in his jacket. Instead, that same jacket was just tossed haphazardly over a briefcase that was anything but what he wanted to see sitting there. Swallowing a little, Miles let a hand drag down his face, his attention turning to the windshield instead as he started the car.
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”How dare you stand there and laugh and joke about this! Do you have any idea what this is going to do to him?” “I don’t…” He answered the voice that echoed in his head, pulling out onto the street to make his way towards his penthouse home. Her words haunted him as he drove. Hearing the anger and the hurt and the frustration boiled out and directed his way over and over again. He thought about them the whole way home. Miles didn’t even register when he pulled into the gated parking garage of his building and parked in one of the several spaces that he had purchased for his car collection. It was only after he turned the car off and got out that he realized he was home. His eyes lingered on the beautiful green car that he loved to drive and sighed sadly. It’d be a while before he could take her out for a spin again, since the paparazzi likely got a good picture of her. Slowly he turned his gaze to the other cars at his disposal. The dark black Bently sat not far from where he parked, and just a little further down was the car he planned on picking Larisa up in on Thursday; sleek, sexy and black and crimson in color. Instead of joy at the prospect or excitement, Miles just felt sadness seep into him. He was upset with himself for how he’d behaved, and he couldn’t even reach out to her and tell her just how sorry he was. That it hadn’t been like that at all, and he entirely deserved the tongue lashing he received. His penthouse felt colder tonight than it ever did before. He contemplated whether or not he should have someone warm his bed, but decided against it. He’d gone nearly a week so far without calling up his favorite service, and tonight would just be another night alone. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Feb-23 03:14 PM
She didn't know how long she had sat there in that lay by, how long she had cried for, how long she had let them desperate sobs leave her throat, before she finally managed to calm herself down, her face was red and blotchy, her eyes no better her cheeks still damp from the tears that has fallen as her fingers brushed over it gently in a attempt to remove them all, even the top her her blouse had marks on it demonstrating the extent of her rears, her hands fell to her lap as she peered up at the ceiling of her car, she couldn't stay here forever, she knew she had to go home but the thought of going home and seeing Connor filled her with more heartache, to head home to a place that used to be happy for her, but was now filled with so many dark memories, memories of what she had to pull him out of, she called that place a home but it wasn't..not anymore..it was a place she laid her head, a place she showered and got dressed, her face was flat, the brightness from her eyes wasn't there right now, she pulled the visor down in the car gazing at herself in the mirror noticing how bad her face looked she sighed. " Perfect…." She grumbled, before she leaned forward and switched her engine on, finally feeling composed enough to drive home, even if she didn't want to. She knew where she wanted to go, and it wasn't there…despite there argument despite how angry she was with him for what he said, she felt so compelled to go see him, they had such a good day together, he made her laugh, he made her feel Alive he made her feel like her again, a person she thought she had lost months ago, but his words had stung her, and it wasn't even really about Connor, even if everything she had said was true, it was more about her…about his suggestion of a cat sitter…and the more she thought about it the more she pondered if he truly meant it in the Way it suggested, she was so pent up with the message, the smile he wore when he read it and her assumption it was one of those women he enjoye
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d being around that she let that cloud her judgement, what if it wasn't about that? What if it was something so simple as it suggested? His deflated shocked expression came to mind then, seeing how low he had sank and how apologetic he seemed…she had let her emotions get in the way of thinking rationally, she knew that now, that wasn't to say he wasn't in the wrong with what he had said, because he was, she just didn't know if he deserved that treatment, and that's what upset her now, she was only just getting to know the man…and she had probably stopped any chances of knowing anything else, she maybe trapped at home but at work she wasn't, she felt Alive..Happy…and good about herself…for the first time in six months. She pulled up at the house seeing the lights on she knew he was awake and she frowned, peeking at her expression again the red patches still evident against her face, reaching into her bag she grabbed her powder out attempting to at least try and cover some of it up, attempting to hide the state she was in, grasping her mascara she patched that up to before checking herself a few times, that would have to do, climbing out the car she went round to the boot grabbing her bag out she locked the car and made her way into the house, the noise from the TV hit her the second she walked in, the sound of gun shots and radio admissions blaring out through the house causing her to instantly wince she had such a headache and that noise wasn't helping, she was surprised how ever to see him turn his chair to look towards her as she came through the door . "Oh hey babe! I wasn't expecting you home so early…" he said before his attention turned back to the TV straight away getting back into his game.
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__ " it's nearly 7pm Connor…its not that early…" she muttered gazing into the living room, she contemplated telling him that she was going away at the weekend, that she would be gone from Thursday night but frankly she didn't even know if that would happen now, that thought leaving a sour taste in her mouth, it was a break she was looking forward to, a break she needed away from this reality, away from the mess, away from him, but instead she didn't, simply stepped past the living room and towards the stairs. " I'm getting a shower and a early night, I've tired I've had such a busy day…" she called to him taking the first step on the stairs. "Alright Goodni…no no don't go that way! " he didn't even say goodnight to her properly, he couldn't even be bothered she closed her hands gripping the railing as she made her way upstairs, Miles words from earlier ringing in her ear .. I would shower you with affection…. My attention would be on you, because it would be my duty and privilege to let you know how amazing you are with every breath that leaves your body … You would be the first thing I thought of in the morning, and the last thing at night… She felt her bottom lip trembling again tears filling her eyes once more, she wanted that…she wanted to feel that special again, she wanted to feel loved and respected, cherished and above all…she wanted to feel wanted…something she hadn't felt for a long time, something she wondered if she ever would again.
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Miles King BOT 21-Feb-23 05:26 PM
Despite having a comfortable home, a spacious bed, and plenty of things to help him sleep, Miles slept horribly that night. It was the first time in a long time that he hated closing his eyes in his big king sized bed. Every time he did for the first couple hours that he tried to sleep, he saw Larisa’s hurt and distraught face trying to hold back her tears. Eventually sleep found him, but not without the aid of a few shots to try and force his mind to relax. He didn’t have time to be exhausted in the morning. By five in the morning, he woke before his alarm could wake him. Miles tried to go back to sleep, to just let himself rest for another hour, but there was no way that was happening. So begrudgingly he got himself up earlier than he normally would have and made for his bathroom to get himself ready for the day. The shower ran a little longer than he probably needed it to, just giving himself a shoulder massage. Something comfortable to enjoy since he felt like absolute shit. After his shower and a quick sprucing of himself while he dressed, Miles pulled out his phone and dialed Thomas’s number.
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“Yes sir? Will you need a ride today?” “Yes Thomas. I need you to make a stop for me first…” Mile said to his phone while he adjusted the tie on his dark navy pinstripe suit. “Of course sir. What can I get for you?” Thomas’s eager voice came out. The joy in it made Miles smile a little, the first time he had all morning. “I’ll send you the address and the details in a minute.” He said quietly, hanging up and sending the information necessary to Thomas’s phone. Looking at the message until it said that it had been delivered and read, Miles put his phone away and continued to get ready. Hmm that’s right… He thought, realizing that while he had everyone else that worked for him that he needed to contact in his phone, he didn’t have Larisa’s number. And more importantly, she didn’t have his. It would be something he would need to rectify today, just to ensure that if there was ever a moment that he needed something from her, or she needed to get a hold of him, that they could. Purely professional… He lied to himself, walking into the lift and making his way down to the waiting Bentley in the garage and the driver who had arrived after his quick errand.
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The whole ride to the office, Miles sat in the back of the luxurious car and thought. His chin resting on his fist and his legs crossed in quiet contemplation. It had plagued him all night, the upcoming trip this weekend and the wager he had placed with Larisa just yesterday. He already confirmed with Caprese her accommodations yesterday via text as well, sending her the information that Larisa had given. As if her ears were burning, his phone dinged in his pocket and Miles quietly pulled it out to take a look. It was a picture from Caprese with the message under it reading “Red, right?” Miles just smiled softly, admiring the photo for a moment before turning his phone over on his lap. “Yes… I think that’ll do.” He said aloud as the car pulled up to the office building. While Thomas stopped the vehicle and made his way around to the backseat door, Miles typed a quick response back to Caprese. “It’s perfect. Thank you.”
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He was earlier than normal today, just wanting to get started with his work before anything else happened. His shoes made gentle thudding sounds on the marble floor as he made his way first to Larisa’s desk, noting she wouldn’t have arrived yet. Glancing down at his Rolex, it was just at seven thirty in the morning. She’ll be here in about a half an hour then… He thought, depositing the few things he’d had Thomas pick up on his way to get Miles on her desk. It wasn’t much, and he hoped to speak with her properly when she arrived at the office later, but for now it was all he could think of to do. All he thought she might appreciate. And even if she didn’t, perhaps it’d be cathartic to chuck the flowers he’d gotten in a bin somewhere. The card that had come with the small bouquet was blank, Miles taking out a pen from her desk and writing carefully on it before leaving it for her to find with the peace offering. “This is stupid… She’s going to hate this even more…” He said aloud, hating himself really for still feeling guilty about the way he’d behaved. She wasn’t his significant other, or anything intimate in that capacity, and yet here he was apologizing again to her for his own offense. The pull this woman had over him in such a short amount of time was mind boggling, and it made Miles uneasy. With that out of the way, he made his way to his office, closing the door quietly behind him and getting himself set up for the day. The last thing he had in his hand, was a copy of The Sun. A tabloid magazine that he had Thomas pick up in addition to the flowers. Skimming through it, he was relieved at least to see that neither himself nor Larisa had been printed in the day’s edition. It was one of the few publications he hadn’t gotten a call back on. He still hadn’t. At least today, the story seemed to be too boring to print. Miles just hoped it’d stay that way. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Feb-23 09:27 PM
Sleep wasn't something that had come to Larisa easily, her mind was a mess of emotions and thoughts it made it almost impossible to even consider Sleep, she had cried more when she had made it to bed, quietly sobbing into her blanket before finally her body was too exhausted to keep her awake, and she did indeed fall asleep though it couldn't of been for long the sound of her alarm ringing caused he'd to groan, her body protesting at being awake because she simply didn't feel she had slept at all. Her eyes opened wearily in the dark room her hand moving over to silence that alarm swiftly before allowing that arm to drop over her head, that headache from yesterday was still there, that dull ache in the back of her skull, her fingers reaching to massage her temples gently, she finally opened her eyes gazing out into the dark room though her eyes burned with that simple act and she was dreading seeing what she looked like in the mirror when she finally got her self out of bed, her mind wandered to yesterday again and thinking of it had her closing her eyes once more, it all started of so well..she had felt so happy , so relaxed…she had felt valid, but in the space of a few hours all that had changed, first with the paparazzi and then with the argument with Miles, a argument she knew she had probably got to heated on, a argument that perhaps shouldn't of happened, she let her emotions overcome any rational thinking. Pushing the covers of her she climbed out of bed, her body felt weak a sure sign she definitely didn't get enough sleep before she made her way into the bathroom the light coming on caused her to squint as she moved to the bathroom mirror, gazing at her comoplexation she winced, christ she looked a mess , her eyes looked puffy and red, small smudges of make up was against her under eye and her cheek, she needed to fix this, switching the shower on she removed her pyjamas and climbed under the hot sprays the water was relaxing, it was soothing her aching
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head greatly, closing her eyes she relished in the feeling of it, visions of Miles returned to her mind, his solemn expression after she had berated him there in that car park caused her to wince at the memory, and then wondering if any paper had printed a story shout them had that headache only growing stronger, she didn't know how today would go, and for once she wasn't looking forward to it.
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-- Stepping out of the shower she swiftly got herself ready, drying her hair and putting it up into a high ponytail, sitting down at her desk she attempted to make her face look at least somewhat better then it did, and after a few moments of sorting her make up out she was satisfied she at least looked somewhat more respectful even if she couldn't do much for the slight redness within her pupils, grabbing her outfit for the day she tugged her underwear on before placing that on to, going for a dress today, a black one which hug her figure and showed her natural shape of, clicking a belt around the midsection she gathered what she needed before making her way downstairs, the lights were still on in the living room going to walk past she peeked in to see Connor fast asleep on the couch, the TV still going much like she had found him many times before, and just like all those others times she switched the TV of grabbing the blanket and draping it over him before finally leaving. – Her drive to work had only filled her with more uneasiness and seeing the building coming into view only had that unsettling feeling hit her harder, she noted there was no car parked in Miles spot today, peeking at the time on her dashboard seeing how it read 7.50 she just knew he had to of been there already, perhaps his driver brought him in, switching the engine of she took a moment to simply close her eyes preparing herself for this morning, she didn't know what would happen but she also knew she couldn't sit in this car forever she was already running a lot layer then she had the last few days, reaching for her bag she finally made her way out of the car swiftly locking it and making her way into that Lobby, she looked up noticing Rosie perched behind that desk she quickly averted her eyes, she didn't need her asking questions this morning, she was sure it was noticeable that she wasn't quite her self and frankly she didn't have the strength to lie about why she wasn't, so she avoi
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ded her, sure she even heard her call to her but she didn't answer, simply focused on getting in that elevator. Stepping inside she pressed the button watching the doors shut before climbing up, she closed her eyes leaning her head back against the wall of the elevator, regardless of what happened today, she tried desperately to not think too much on what happened yesterday, instead to simply focus on her work, something she was here to do..instead of focusing so much on him, the lift pinged and she stepped out walking over towards her desk before her movements faltered her eyes falling to that beautiful bouquet on the desk, she slowly made her way forward the closer she got the more noticeable they became, placing her bag down upon the desk her fingers reached out to touch the delicate Petals, they were beautiful, her fingers grazed over something firmer moving her eyes to see what it was noticing the piece of white card amongst the bed of flowers she tugged it up turning it round so she could read it. She felt those emotions coming back again, her eyes started to water once more and her breath left her in a shaky sigh, to see the effort he had made to apologise to her, to read how upset he had been about what had happened last night and how it had affected him, her eyes lifted to look towards his office, knowing he must of been in there then, she wanted above all else to sort this, to talk to him, to move on from what happened last night, with another large sigh she placed the card down deciding she would sort those flowers out momentarially she walked to the coffee machine making him a coffee much like she had done the day before, grasping a note pad she held it under her arm stepping up to his door she took a quick settling breath before knocking on it, perhaps lighter then she had before awaiting his response that she could enter, if he even did…intent at least to sort this, before she even contemplated working. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Feb-23 10:14 PM
“So far, the Times, Guardian and Daily mail have confirmed they are not interested in a picture without a story…” Miles was saying over the phone, his cell against his ear as he spoke. His brow furrowed a little. “No I haven’t heard back from The Sun or the Mirror… but I picked up The Sun this morning and hadn’t seen anything…” His head nodded a couple times, even though the person on the other line wouldn’t have been able to see him agree with them. His head fell into his hand a moment, his fingers creasing the bridge of his nose. “Yeah… I’ll keep that in mind… Thanks for checking…” Slowly setting down his phone and hanging up, Miles felt a sense of uneasy release overcome him. So far, the story was a non-starter. No one wanted just the picture anymore with him. They had plenty of pictures of him and nearly every call girl in London. Having a picture with a woman they could barely identify didn’t do anything for them. He’d called his contacts, tried every avenue and so far no one was interested. Miles would have it no other way. They wanted the story, every one of them asked for the exclusive. What’s the story? Who was she? Are they dating? Is she with him for his money? Questions he refused to answer and made it plain and simple to each one of them. He might just have skated by, keeping Larisa out of the spotlight just a little longer. She didn’t need that kind of publicity, not his kind of publicity anyway. The soft knock on his door was almost ignored. He wasn’t sure at first if he’d actually heard it until he tilted his head to look at his computer and check the time. It was right about that time for her, maybe he hadn’t been hearing things.
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“Come on in…” He said loud enough to be heard by the person on the other side of the door. This early he really only had two options. The first was Julia, likely to come and remind him of meetings he needed to be a part of since she had to cover for him the other day. She likely would give him a bit of a lecture too, considering he was also sure that Larisa would have gone to her first this morning. Why wouldn’t his brand new personal assistant report him for being an asshole to her? On day two no less. Day three wasn’t shaping up to be any better really and Miles felt his shoulders slump at the prospect of Julia coming in just to give him a hard time. In his head he felt like he’d suffered enough, and he didn’t even have a hangover this morning to justify feeling like shit the way he did. The second choice was probably one he was dreading more. That was Larisa. What was he supposed to say to her? What if she hated the flowers? What if she thought they were a cheap attempt at an apology even though Miles had specifically asked for irises, tulips and roses in the arrangement in pinks and purples. He didn’t want something romantic, he wanted something softer. Something that meant he was trying to take responsibility for hurting her the other night. Maybe she was coming in to throw them at his face before going to Julia. That’d just make his morning at this point. Taking a deep breath, he waited for the door to open, and his eyes peered over his desk to take a look at Larisa when she finally would open the door and step inside.
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She was a vision. A lovely black dress that hugged her in all the right places and a perfectly situated belt to match. Before he realized what he’d done or even how he’d gotten there, Miles was on his feet when she came into his office. He felt like he didn’t deserve to look at her, but he couldn’t take his eyes off of her at all. Not just because he found her beautifully attractive, but her eyes held a sadness that reminded him of last night. Without a word, Miles moved around his desk, beckoning Larisa forward with a quiet gesture of his hand. His jacket today remained unbuttoned, showing the sharp white shirt under it that he normally wore. The dark navy of the suit he wore today had a quiet matte shine to it as the sun began to flood the office in the early morning. It unintentionally gave him a bit of a backlight glow, something he preferred without considering how he was feeling this morning. His eyes darted to the coffee in her hand and the notepad under her arm. She was here to work. That was all. That’s fine I guess…If she doesn’t want to talk then we don’t have to… But that didn’t sit well with him. He wasn’t one to leave something on the table and not address the issue in the room. The problem was that everything in him wanted to take the last few steps that she hadn’t crossed yet, set the coffee and the notepad down and take her into his arms like he should have done last night. He’d gotten close to her yesterday, and now it was like that’s all he wanted. All he could think about and it was beginning to drive him mad.
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“Good morning Larisa…” Of all the crumbled up pieces of paper filled with different words and phrases that he wanted to say instead all littered in that empty head of his, all that came out were those three words. Just those. If she were to come closer, he couldn’t help but notice her eyes again, how they seemed to have welled with tears and he felt a sinking pit drop in his stomach. She’s going to quit… hand in her resignation… I thought she was different… The idea that she wouldn’t want to go further than three days here because of him made his chest hurt and his stomach tighten. He had finally found someone competent, someone who wasn’t a complete airhead, wasn’t just there to flirt and satisfy an itch he had. Someone that could actually do the job and damn well so far. Someone that even kept him better company than the handful of people he trusted. The idea of losing someone like that because of his own egotistical carelessness prompted him to finally say more to her, unable to let her leave without at least trying. “I.. If you are alright with it… I’d like to talk… please.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Feb-23 10:51 PM
Come on in Hearing his voice even through the door had her heart pound slightly in her chest, she was nervous, extremely nervous, perhaps she was thinking fairly similar to what he was thinking, that he might not want her here anymore, the way she spoke to him last night, the emotions she had shown he might not feel she was a suitable person to work for him anymore, she mentally cursed at her self for allowing her emotions to come out so freely with him, perhaps it was because she had found someone that she felt she could let down some of those walls she had built up over the months, of course she had friends, friends who she had spoken briefly to about the situation but she had never allowed her emotions to spill from her so freely, not like they did last night. Finally her hand grasped the door handle to his office and pulled it open stepping in with a quick steadying breath, preparing herself to see him and when she did she felt like that breath had been stollen, he looked just as bad as he did, he looked exhausted, his face seemed sunken and ir caused her chest to hurt, he suffered just as much as she did last night, and to know it bothered him that he had hurt her somehow made her feel a bit better, call her crazy, but perhaps because this simply reinforced to her that he did care …that he cared about her. She couldn't dwell on him to long though before he was practically jumping out of his chair, an act she probably would of teased him about any other day, but didn't today, she didn't know if now was the right time,she watched him close the difference noticing how anxious he appeared to be, was he worride about speaking to her? Or was he angry with her? She wouldn't blame him if he was, she was extremly rude to him last night, her mind wondering back to what she said with a soft sigh, god she was so emotional…he probably wondered what the hell he had done employing someone as unstable as her. "Good morning Miles…" she responded her voice sounded a li
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ttle hoarse compared to the other days, the sobs and cries had clearly done a number on her, and perhaps it hadn't helped that she hadn't had anything to drink yet, something she probably should of done , a silence stretched out between them, neither one perhaps knowing what to say to the other, she swallowed lifting her eyes wanting to say anything, something to make this better but not knowing if she could, before he spoke again, the way in which those words seemed to fall almost in a tremor had her moving a little, only to the desk to place the coffee and notepad down, she didn't know why she felt so compelled to do this, maybe because she could see the hurt in his face, maybe because she to was hurting, or maybe because she thought right now it was something they both needed, she closed the distance between them her arms coming to wrap around his neck before she pulled her self against him, closing her eyes as she simply allowed her self to hold him, she didn't say anything, not straight away, all she needed now was comfort, comfort she was hoping he would give to her, she knew this could go either way, he could push her away and repremend her for being unprofessional or would accept it and hold her back, she hoped he choose the second thought. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Feb-23 11:28 PM
”Good morning Miles…” He could tell by the way she spoke that his suspicions were that she wasn’t doing better than he was. In a way he felt pathetic, this wasn’t him. He didn’t let people get to him, and he didn’t allow his feelings to get in the way. Cold and calculating in business, a playboy that left broken hearts in his wake at night. The reputation had grown over the last half a year or so and basically his name had become household. A tramp, rich and eligible but unobtainable and one you kept your daughters clear of if you knew what was good for them. When she didn’t answer him, at his small request to want to talk to her, he thought perhaps she didn’t want to hear him out at all. He’d worked so hard, for as long as he possibly could to try and make yesterday right. He hadn’t heard back from a couple of the publications but so far things were going to go to some semblance of normalcy. The story wasn’t good enough, because there wasn’t one available. He’d gotten her flowers, hand written an apology to her. Was this not enough? What else did she want from him? He was supposed to be her boss, he shouldn’t have to grovel or beg for her compliance. For her to just simply talk to the man over what had happened last night. Over the hurtful words that he had said and that she had shouted at him.
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He glanced to the table where she set down the notepad and the cup of coffee. He could see that it was black, likely made for him. Would she just leave it and go? No, she kept moving forward. Maybe she wanted her hands empty to slap me or something… He thought at first, watching her approach with a slight apprehension. Just when she had gotten within striking range of him and her arms began to move, Miles felt himself reflexively ready himself for what he was sure to come. It wasn’t like he wouldn’t have deserved it, and it wouldn’t have been the last time he’d gotten slapped across the face. Instead what happened was he felt a gentle weight around his shoulders and neck. It was good that her face likely was buried in his shoulder with her embrace of him. The look on his face was complete shock, like someone had just told him that he’d gotten it wrong all his life, and the oceans were actually the skies. In a matter of seconds, she had gone from a foreboding figure, someone who was coming in to quit, to berate, to slap or cry or do anything else, to simply being the only thing in the world that mattered. Miles let his arms pull around her immediately, holding her close in a tight but gentle embrace. Her perfume and the fragrance from her shampoo tickled his nose and without really being able to help it, Miles let his eyes close and his face turned into her neck.
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There were no words. Just relief. She could be mad at him, that was alright, but at least here, in this particular moment, he felt forgiven. Like they could just start fresh, go back to how they had been before he’d opened his big mouth and truly been the big bad wolf. The trouble was, now that he had her in his arms he certainly didn’t want to let her go. His hands while respectful held her close, his chest pounding at the closeness she had consented to by instigating the embrace in the first place. After a moment or two, Miles inhaled deeply, his shoulders rising a little at the effort before he exhaled a little shakily against the skin on her shoulder and neck. The release of air was accompanied by a gentle groaning sound, one he couldn’t help but make. He stayed like this for as long as she would allow him to, work be damned. This felt good, too damn good to let go yet. Miles wanted more of it, craved it even, and he was fighting every basic instinct to not act on those inappropriate feelings. This is fine… for now. “Questo significa che il mio agnellino mi ha perdonato per ieri sera?” “Does this mean my Little Lamb has forgiven me for last night?” Miles asked gently, using the little nickname he’d come up with for her to try and show he wanted to go back to being playful, to being comfortable again. He didn’t mind her sass or her sarcasm, and he surely didn’t mind everything that came with it. What he couldn’t stand was her tears. Was her being upset to the point of being too emotional to drive, even though he hadn’t stopped her like he thought he should have. She might just be his personal assistant, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t still care for her well being. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 03:38 AM
The second she felt his strong arms wrap around her she felt like a entire weight had been lifted of her shoulders, feeling the way in which he embraced her, those arm only tugging her in that bit closer which in turn caused her to release a deep breath against his shoulder, his scent overpowered her, the smell of his rich cologne the feel of his hands pressing into her back brought her more comfort then perhaps she thought it would, she felt his head turn, his face Bury against her neck , the warmth of his breath spreading over the flesh there had her arms tightening just that little bit around him, she had needed this, not just because she wanted to solve things between them after there little spat last night…well…no after she lost her mind on him last night, but she needed this for her own selfish reasons, she had felt vulnerable, incredible vulnerable with the way she had allowed such raw emotions to spill out of her, and she just needed reassurance that it was okay that she did that, and she didn't need reassurance from just about anyone, she needed it from him, and being here in his arms even after such a short time, she felt safe, she felt protected much like he did against the paparazzi the day before, the stress she had been feeling not just the last few days but for months, all seemed to vanish…all she could concentrate on now was the way he made her feel as he held her, it was the most comforting feeling, and like him she didn't want to pull away. She felt his shoulders rise as that deep sigh bellowed out across the flesh of her neck, unable to prevent the way her body responded to feeling the warmth of his breath go against her neck, the smallest of shudders rolling through her entire frame, she hadn't opened her eyes, simply taking the time to relish in the contact he was giving her, that was until he spoke, that rice Italian accent pouring out of him, her mouth curling up into a smile before a soft chuckle left her vibrating against his own neck and
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shoulder. " tuo agnellino Mr King? non ricordo di averlo letto nei termini e condizioni per il lavoro, forse dovrei leggere la stampa fine.Your Little lamb Mr King? I don't remember reading that in the terms and conditions for the job, perhaps I should read the fine print. her words were soft, quiet, speaking them against his shoulder and almost into his neck, her own breath rushing against the bare flesh there. Only then did she finally release him from that embrace they were currently locked in releasing her hands from around his neck, her fingers perhaps unintentionally dragging over his shoulders a bit to fall back down to her side, there frames were still rather close causing her to step back just a little so she could study his face just a little easier, her expression became softer, her features twisting once again with small frown lines that now dotted over her otherwise beautiful complexation, her mind reliving yesterday once again now she was out of the comfort his embrace had brought her, even with her change of features her eyes even if still a bit red seemed to of come to life a bit more, they didn't appear as dim as they did when she first walked in.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 03:51 AM
-- " I just want to forget what happened last night, I just want to move on and forget it happened, I'm…" she sighed then gazing down at her feet, her hands idly toying with one another in front of her stomach. " I'm embarrassed by how I behaved with you, and…and after…I shouldn't of reacted the way I did, I know you didn't mean it in the manner you said it, I was irrational, but you have no idea what i-…" a deep sigh left her, quickly shaking her head as if dismissing whatever she might of said next " you know it doesn't matter…" Larisa said her expression clearly showing she wasn't willing to go down that path her mind wanted to take her to, she lifted her head back up again to meet his eyes, the mischievous smile toying on her lips again. " Besides…" she started her eyes scanning over his face one more time before continuing. " I couldn't have you walking around with that sulken expression all day, Non farai nulla di buono per la tua complessazione da lupo cattivo Miles" Won't do your big bad wolf complexation any good Miles she teased, just glad at least they seemed to be getting back on the right track again, for now anyway. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Feb-23 08:36 AM
Something about holding her like this felt right. Like he should have been doing it from the beginning. Why he hadn’t was a mystery even though he knew it was because she worked for him. It was because he barely knew her. It was not exactly the best thing optically for the CEO to be hugging his Personal Assistant. I don’t care about optics… I never have… He thought, enjoying the warmth and her hands against his shoulders. The subtle thudding of her chest pressed against his that matched it. Even if this was as far as he would get to go, this was intimate enough and like a dry sponge he just wanted to soak it in. Miles could almost feel his ear pull in her direction when she spoke as if trying to hear her better, his lip curling into a quiet smile. She was teasing him again. The soft playfulness that was in her voice, disputing his comment that rolled pleasantly over the collar of his shirt and against his neck. It sent a shiver through the man. A light chuckle escaped his throat that sounded almost like a low growl with how quiet it was. It made him realize as it rolled off his lips just how close he was. It wouldn’t take more than a small shift, just the slightest movement and that tender hug would turn far more intimate than she likely intended. Miles could almost see it in his head, and even with his eyes closed he could feel the heat of her neck nearly against his lips. I could show her just how much of a big bad wolf I can really be..
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“I suppose I’ll have to add it for you…” He murmured instead, dismissing his thoughts and instead focusing on the here and now, not some fantasy in his mind. He suddenly felt her grasp on him begin to slip. As he felt her begin to pull away, Miles felt his arms tighten a little as if he was trying to prevent it. Eventually, he couldn’t hold her against her will, and with a disgruntled huff through his nose he finally did let her slip back from him. It felt so nice just to embrace someone. Anyone really, in a way that wasn’t sexual, that wasn’t demanding or felt in obligation of something. Though taking Larisa into his arms the way he had imagined it before had been a far nicer experience than he had initially thought. Letting his gaze meet hers, he remained quiet as she spoke. Miles didn’t think it would be right to interrupt her, not if she really wanted to say something. He would let her continue on, watching as she tilted her head to the floor and immediately wanting to correct the posture. She didn’t need to avert her gaze. She had nothing to be ashamed of. The way her expression changed and how she expressed her embarrassment made his brow furrow a little listening to her. He watched her carefully as she went from a serious expression to the more playful and mischievous that he recognized. Miles kept his expression fairly even, a little stern with a hint of concern and understanding on his features.
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Slowly, after she’d finished and even teased him again, Miles reached forward towards her with his hand. Gently he let his palm slide against her cheek pressing against her face with just enough pressure to comfort. Similar to the hug she’d given him earlier, but this was to reassure the other way. He wanted her to know that he was there. That there was nothing she had said or done the other day to warrant the embarrassment that she said she felt. And even if she still felt that unease, Miles wanted her to know it was alright at the very least. “Consider it forgotten.” His words were gentle, as few as they were. His thumb lightly caressed her cheek a moment, before he cleared his throat and pulled his hand away. Letting his gaze move away from her, Miles took a step back and went back around his desk, feeling the need for distance lest he pull her back into him again.
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“So far, it looks like you’ve got a good handle of things. Just make sure I have the reports I mentioned on Monday since I have my board meeting tomorrow and will need those for that.” He said kindly, taking a seat in his chair and lacing his fingers together. He’d give a few more tasks to her, expecting she was ready to just start her day and move on like she had asked. Towards the end of the meeting with her, he paused a moment before asking the question that was eating at him. “Are you still up for tomorrow night?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 09:13 AM
She hadn't failed to notice he hadn't said anything after her teasing words, her eyes gazing towards his features seeing a different display of emotions, she wondered if he could truly forget what she had done and said, if she was honest she felt like a idiot the way she had flipped on him, she just saw red, her anger and resentment for her situation came pouring out, her anger even though it was directed at him, was more aimed at her situation, she hoped at least he saw that, she didn't want to make things awkward at work, and she definitely didn't want to change the relationship they were building together. Then suddenly his hand lifted to come against her cheek, his strong palm pressing into her cheek allowing a shattered breath to leave her throat, she instantly closed her eyes relishing in the contact unable to stop her self from pushing her face that bit harder against his palm, he had no idea what this contact just did for her, he might not of said a lot, he might not of expressed his feelings but she knew, from this simple act what he was trying to relay to her, and it meant a lot to her, her eyes finally opened when he spoke a small smile directed his way. " Thank you…" her voice was so quiet then, the thank you was said in such a overwhelming emotional way that it was clear she was saying thank you for more than just his comments…but thanking him for what he had done for her in such a short space of time she truly did appreciate it. He finally pulled away, she shifted a little on her feet diverting her eyes away from him and back to the desk, they really should get back to work, she knew standing around like they just were and the contact they seemed to be sharing would only lead them down a path neither one of them had expressed they wanted. Don't miss business with pleasure she had told herself so many times, and she didn't want to go back on that, but this man was making it difficult. Despite how firm with that ideology she wanted to be, her walls
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were crumbling slowly and she didn't know how much longer they would hold around him. She moved to sit down on the chair in front of his desk , grasping her note pad and bringing it over, she carefully and gracefully folded one leg over the other, with caution knowing it would of been easy for him to of seen exactly what she was wearing under that dress, perching her notepad on her knee she opened it up to the page she was on, hearing the mention of the files she smiled turning her page to him, showing the highlighted topic at the very top underlined for impotence. " It's top of my list today to finish. I'm nearly done, there be with you at lunchtime in case you want to go over it beforehand.." tipping her head back down to the notepad she began to take any necessarily notes of things he needed today, of anything importance, nodding at whatever he said and making any relevant notes, she clicked her pen folding the notepad up prepared to leave the office now he was finished before his question came out, she gazed towards him , the soft pound of her heart let her know how relieved she was to know he still wanted her to go, she tried to hide that relief perking her brow towards him a grin creeping up on her face.
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__ " Well of course, a deal Is a deal Mr King, I have fifty thousand pounds at stake here, I told you I've already started a list of things I'll be buying with that money, one of them is a entertainer you can hire…a tap dancing entertainer…wouldn't that be wonderful? A little afternoon entertainment…" she teased unfolding her leg and knocking on his desk not too hard but hard enough for the sound to bounce off the surface. " And I know just the stage for it…" she teased before her eyes caught the paper at the side of his desk, she froze and felt her throat suddenly run dry, why did he have that? Was there something in the paper this morning? She hadn't checked …she didn't think she could, but now she saw it, she couldn't ignore it, her eyes moving up to him once again the playfulness gone, replaced with nervousness at what could be in there. " I-Is….there anything in..there?" She asked nodding towards the paper as she did, mentally preparing her self for what he was going to say, if there was something she needed to know after all so she could prepare herself for any backlash that could come her way. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Feb-23 11:00 AM
Miles watched as she sat down for the quick briefing for her. Her black dress folded neatly under her and her leg lifting to cross over the other as she got herself comfortable. His eyes naturally traveled to her legs when they moved and he couldn’t help snapping his gaze away quickly once he realized exactly where his eyes were headed. He’d gotten to just about her thigh when he realized it and had to turn his head, masking it by clearing his throat a little into his hand. Damn this woman… I swear she does this on purpose.. He thought, making sure he kept his gaze higher than her neck whenever he spoke to her next. “Good, thank you for that.” He said with a light nod of his head. The board meetings were important, and he really did need the information that she was compiling in those reports for him. They told the board and stockholders just how the company was doing. How much they were making in profit, the additional companies he was looking to liquidate or acquire and further plans for the next fiscal year. His board of directors consisted of important men and women, one being his father who always wanted to sit in and ensure the company was being run smoothly with Miles in charge.
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So far in every meeting he’d been in, his father had never said a negative thing about Miles’ performance. He was running the company smoothly and was seeing the profits skyrocket under his leadership. The only concern that the senior King seemed to have was after the meeting. When they could talk more privately and on more personal matters. Miles hated those conversations, they always brought up topics that he didn’t want to delve into and relive if he could help it. The idea that Thursday would end though with the potential wager he’d offered, did give Miles something to look forward to. ”Well of course, a deal is a deal Mr. King, I have fifty thousand pounds at stake here…” The smile on his face brightened, hearing just how she planned on spending that money. If she won of course. How she planned on buying an entertainer to tap dance and suggested it be on his expensive dark desk. Miles couldn’t help chuckling at her and shaking his head a little at the thought.
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“Well if you’re just going to ue my money for something for me, I can’t say that’s a wise way to spend it Ms. Bechtel. I certainly won’t stop you.” He nearly purred at her, leaning forward on the desk and putting his chin on his laced fingers for a moment, grinning devilishly at her. “I do enjoy a little dancing as, entertainment...don’t you?” It was clear he was suggesting that she be the one to dare tap dance on his desk, though what he had in mind and what she might have in mind were likely polar opposites of one another. She likely thought of traditional tap dancing. He on the other hand wondered if he should purchase a pole. When her gaze fell to the copy of The Sun that he had left out on his desk, his eyes traced where it went and his face fell a little. The quiver in her voice ate at him. He didn’t want her to worry, especially as there wasn’t anything today to worry about yet. Quietly he shook his head and looked back up at her from the tabloid images.
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“No. We’re a bit too boring I’m afraid.” Miles said gently, the playful tease in his voice from before replaced with a calm seriousness instead. He didn’t want to alarm her that he hadn’t heard back officially from the publication yet, or the Mirror, a second one he was concerned about. At least in this morning’s edition there was nothing mentioned about the pair of them. He had his contacts working behind the scenes to ensure any photos that sprang up that could be caught, were caught. So hopefully this would be the end of their little stress. Miles hoped so anyway, for Larisa’s sake. “Do you want me to let you know, if something comes up?” He asked after a moment. The ask was gentle, but he was worried about her knowing. Would it stress her out? Strain her relationship if her significant other saw an image but didn’t know the context? While he didn’t much care for the lost cause that she considered a boyfriend, Miles was still cognizant that he seemed to be important to Larisa. And if this boyfriend of hers was so important to her, then he wasn’t the kind of guy to try and come between that. He was more the kind to convince her that there were better options out there and she certainly deserved them. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 11:21 AM
Her brow rose a little straighter when he suggested she was going to purchase the dancer for his benefit, that grin spread even wider to hear that tone of voice and she could only chuckle at his ridiculousness. " Oh you wish Mr King, such a pity that wasn't what I had in mind however, I found some very professional men who are pretty good tap dancers…amongst other things, some of them don't even wear clothes…" she teased, she wanted to tease him a little bit , she liked doing it, she loved the way they seemed to bounce of one another, how both their witty nature's seemed to correspond with the other, he got her, he got her humour, she enjoyed his company and she was really looking forward to tomorrow night. However those feelings of playfulness had almost diminished the second she saw that paper, she didn't want to seem that bothered by it but she was, it wasn't being with him, she honestly couldn't care less if they pictured thousand of photos of them together, they were colleagues, she was his PA, nothing else had happened between them, but it was the lies they may publish about her, they may assume she was one of his call girls and that bothered her, it could be damaging for her, for her carer, what respectful business person who stepped into this office would take her seriously with that floating around? Not to mention the implications it would have on her personal life, with her father…her mother…with Connor. No. We're a bit too boring I'm afraid… she couldn't stop the small sigh of relief to hear there was nothing in that one, at least they didn't publish anything, that didn't mean no other paper had though, at his suggestion she nodded . " Please, I just want to at least be prepared, if things are published I can at least prepare myself for the backlash that's going to come from it…" she said quietly, her mind already worrying about the other papers and if they had published anything before she decided keeping busy was probably the best thing fo
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r her right now, not sitting here dwelling on something she had little control over. Gathering up her notepad she stood quickly readjusting her dress a little that had rolled up her legs from where she was sitting. " I'll go and finish of those reports, I don't want to keep you waiting on me, you know where I am if you need Mr King " smiling towards him she made her way towards his door, and would leave to go to her desk if he didn't stop her beforehand . @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Feb-23 12:04 PM
He would have chuckled, perhaps even laughed or scoffed at her suggestion. Instead all he did was grimace, his face immediately contorting into something that could only be described as revulsion at the idea of naked men dancing on his desk. While he didn’t necessarily fault anyone for their sexuality since he was a firm believer that what made you happy was none of his concern, Miles was a ladies man through and through. He didn’t need the mental image of men dancing on his desk for him. “I might pay you Not to do that.” Was the only remark he gave on the subject, chuckling a little at her and the audacity she had to suggest it. ”Please, I just want to at least be prepared, if things are published I can at least prepare myself for the backlash that’s going to come from it.” “Of course. I’ll do my best.” Miles responded in a quieter voice. It would be hard for him to relay any information to her, if none came about. And considering he was concerned about the content of the stories that could possibly be printed more than the actual photos himself, Miles made a mental note to only inform Larisa if it was actually necessary. If it was just a photo, and nothing more then there was no need to worry her. With that, she walked out of his office, and he leaned back in his chair. It felt good to be on steady ground again, and have a PA that wasn’t overly complicated or in need of constant supervision. It helped that Larisa shared a similar brand of humor to him, that he was able to tease and play and she didn’t seem to take offense to it. The idea that he could have someone close to him again, someone that he could confide in again, both concerned and excited him. For the longest time he felt adrift at sea, going through the motions and just busying himself with work because nothing else mattered. Nothing else could matter to him. Like he wasn’t allowed to have outside interests or anything else. Now, he was different. In the span of three days, he’d smiled more
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than he had in the last three months. And genuinely smiled, enjoyed and allowed himself to feel again after sitting alone in the dark. Work wasn’t so tedious anymore, a means to an end. It was an escape from the lonely lifestyle he had grown accustomed to. Miles wasn’t sure he had earned this reprieve of his self imposed prison sentence, but he wasn’t going to look a gift horse in the mouth about it either. Instead he busied himself for the day, attending the meetings he needed to, contacting Tristan to apologize for missing the meeting prior and working on the logistics for Thursday evening and the rest of the weekend. Wednesday went by without too much issue, an actually easy day in comparison to Tuesday's dramatics. Miles skipped lunch this time just so he could remain on the phone. He’d tried most of the day to get ahold of The Sun and The Mirror in order to ensure the pictures wouldn’t be posted but by the end of the day he still had had no luck in talking with anyone worth talking to. If Larisa came in at all during his lunch hour, she’d actually find him laying on his couch, going over the report he’d been sent from her after she finally got it sent. His legs crossed on the arm of the couch while his phone sat on speaker phone next to him with clearly hold music playing gently. Waiting for someone at a publication to answer while he worked and prepped on his board meeting for the following day. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 12:33 PM
"That's all I ask…" she said to him before she finally left , walking to her desk she popped her notepad down deciding before she immersed herself in any work she needed some caffeine first, she felt mentally drained the night before had really done a number on her, she hadn't cried like that in a long time, she honestly had become so used to what had become the norm between her and Connor that she never paid it much attention, but now spending this time with Miles she truly was beginning to see what she was missing out on, and that didn't necessarily mean she wanted anything with him specifically it was more what she should have with someone, what Connor could no longer give her, she hasn't realised how much she missed it until she met him. Grasping her coffee she made her way back to her desk, the sun was shining brighter today, the weather a complete contrast to yesterday, the skies were a bright blue again, the sun beaming in the sky and she hoped to god it stayed this week for the rest of the week, she was anxious about the flight, and she knew trying to board a plane in terrible weather was not going to help! She still hadn't told him about that, she shook her head bringing her keyboard closer, that could wait . She instantly got stuck into the work she needed to do, focusing her time on the paperwork he required for his board meeting, ticking of each item she knew he needed, going over it a few times to ensure she had every piece of information he needed, he had expressed how important this was and she wanted to make sure she did a good job on it, only when she was completely satisfied that she had got everything in there he needed she sent it over to him, before getting to work on the other matters , the morning went quickly, so immersed in her work she failed to notice the time until it was past lunch, she gazed at the time before flicking up the calendar noticing it was supposed to be his lunch period and he was clearly busy in there working on whateve
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r he needed to do, she wondered if he had eaten anything, she was hungry…deciding she was going to go and grab herself something she thought there would be no harm in grabbing him something to. Making her way up to the cafeteria she stepped in, seeing the place was rather busy, people sat around eating and talking amongst themselves gazing up at her as she walked in, a few elbows and whispers as a few other people turned to look over to where she was, she paid no mind to it, instead she made her way over to the array of food gazing at it and pondering what exactly she was going to get for Miles, picking for herself was easy grabbing a prepared salad some fruit and a bottle she gazed at the other selections her brows knitted together. What the hell am I going to get that man….What ever I get he's bound to make some sparky comment she pondered, chuckling to her self a little at her own thoughts before a woman came down the line , an older woman with soft wrinkled lines against her face, her hair pulled back into a bun. "Good Afternoon Sweetie….can I help with anything?..."
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-- Larisa gazed up at the woman smiling warmly towards her. " Actually maybe you can, I thought I'd get something for Mr King for lunch, I don't suppose you know what he would normally get?.." she asked the woman smiling brighter with a nod. "Actually yes…" she said reaching one she grasped a sandwich and handed it to her. "Take this, he's had that a few times." " Ah thanks, you're a lifesaver " Larisa responded taking the sandwich in her hand she grabbed a water and fruit for him to, paying for anything she needed before making her way back down to there office, stepping across the room she made her way to the door, just about juggling everything she had positioning it better she attempted to knock but was mediocre attempt at best just not being able to position her hands just right, she gave up, hoping to god she wasn't interrupting anything important, using her hip she pushed the door handle down managing to just about juggle her way through the door not dropping all the items she was carrying so she could manoeuvre her way into the office. She could hear the sound of the call tone knowing he was at least waiting for someone to pick up, she hasn't really looked at him yet, using her foot to get the door to close softly. " I'm sorry I would of knocked but you have no idea how difficult it was to not drop this everywhere, I picked you up lunch seeing how you've ignored my very obvious highlighted section to take a lunch break, if you don't like it blame the Cafeteria staff she recommended this.." finally turning she peered towards him seeing him laid against the couch, he looked so relaxed there with his legs folded and the laptop against his lap, she also realised she might of bothered him doing something important and felt bad for interrupting him. " Sorry, i can see your busy, ill leave this on your desk please try and eat it…ya know, if you actually like it " she said offering him a kind smile with a small shrug, walking over to his desk to pop
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Miles King BOT 22-Feb-23 01:48 PM
Miles was so into his work, he failed to hear the door open quietly or the click of it when it closed. His head tilted a moment as he read over the charts in front of him when he heard Larisa’s voice and the sound of her shoes against the floor. ”Sorry, I can see you’re busy, I’ll leave this on your desk please try and eat it…” “What?” The word came out before he could stop it, looking down at the time and realizing she was right. He’d been working so much he’d forgotten to take that break she had scheduled for him. “Oh…Thank you Larisa…” His eyes glanced towards his phone to check and see how long he’d been on hold. Two hours and forty five minutes. A soft grumbling sound came out of his throat as he sighed heavily and just ended the call. Staying on hold for that long wasn’t going to get him the answers he was looking for and he certainly wasn’t going to continue to wait. From there he glanced over towards his desk where Larisa set down what looked to be a sandwich, some fruit and a bottle of water. He recognized the sandwich from the cafeteria; something simple that he’d grab on days where he was too busy to think about what he wanted and just needed something to shut his stomach up. The fruit and water was an added bonus that he hadn’t expected. Slowly he moved his laptop onto the coffee table next to the couch. There were times that being behind his desk was too stifling, so having somewhat of a living space or a table with chairs for a conference meeting was nice for him to change it up. It helped him think to move around the room and change his perspective on things. That and his couch was pretty comfortable all things considered. A dark black leather with a couple of white throw pillows for decoration. Or when he had overnight stays in his office, it doubled as adequate sleeping arrangements for him. He certainly preferred the larger bed and sheets at home, but when the night got too long and it was a waste of time to go home just to come right back t
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o the office, the couch did well enough.
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Miles wondered if he should tell her about the phone call he’d been on hold for. Since there’s nothing to update, I don’t want to trouble her about it… He decided after thinking about it a moment, instead just lifting his arm and motioning for her to come closer to him. He’d get up eventually after she left for the lunch she’d brought. “I was just going over the report you sent…” he said gently, using that same hand to point at his laptop and the document on the screen. “You did an excellent job. It’s far better than I’ve seen before.” It had actually impressed him, just how detailed she had been regarding her first pull of this particular report. It had to have so much information for him to relay to the board, and it had to be easy enough for him to understand and explain as well. So the fact that he was able to glide right through it was supremely helpful. “One thing, if you don’t mind… Can you combine these two reports? I don’t need them on separate slides since the numbers for them are smaller this time around.” He scrolled through to the slides he mentioned, noting how each one seemed only halfway completed, so combining them would look and feel smoother. Miles was about to check to be sure she understood or if she had questions on how exactly to do that, when his phone began to ring. Glancing down he saw the caller ID rang out as ”The Mirror”.
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“Finally.” His voice dropped from the kind and gentle tone it had before to a heated growl, brimming with an itch for a fight. Without another word to Larisa, he picked up his phone and answered it against his ear. “This is Miles King.” His voice was commanding to whoever was on the other line. They sounded male but their tone and the words they spoke were muffled and incomprehensible since Miles had decided not to put it on speakerphone this time. “I’m aware of it, yes.” Miles continued, glancing over at Larisa for a moment if she had decided to remain to listen in on the conversation. He wouldn’t have told her to leave, considering the phone call had everything to do with her as well. His brow furrowed and he stared off at a spot on the wall as he listened to the person on the other end of the call. “That’s all well and good, and while I can appreciate the business side of things…” Miles interrupted him at last, uncrossing his legs to stand up and begin pacing back and forth behind the couch. “There is such a thing as common decency….. No, there’s no story….Even if there was I wouldn’t be spilling it with you over the phone….Run a different picture for all I give a fuck. I’m sure your press has plenty of me in your archives….” Miles went quiet for a moment, feeling his anger bubble but glancing around to make sure he stayed as calm as he could on the phone. A smirk rose on his face, hearing the ultimatum that the contact had.
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“Listen, if you’re readers are so damn bored with who I sleep with, then why do you think they’d be interested in a photo with no story with someone I’m not fucking?” He paused a moment, the voice in his head combatively wanting to take that statement back. Not that it wasn’t true, it was more he perhaps hoped it might come true eventually. Inwardly that was not a good idea to have. “Exactly…You’ve got nothing….I’ve given plenty of my personal life over to the public lately, I’m asking for this one to stay private….Because it’s nothing and I’d like to get on with my life….Of course… if there is a story I’ll ensure the Mirror gets the exclusive…. I’ll expect confirmation in writing sent to my lawyers that you won’t be publishing the photo….By the end of the day. I’d hate to acquire The Mirror, but I’ll waste the capital if I have to…” There was a pause, and then he began to smile. It was slow and his voice still had that growling dangerous tone to it, but he seemed to slowly be coming back to himself. “I’m glad to see that there is reason over there… Have a good day then..” It was clear on his face and if Larisa had stayed for the whole discussion that the Mirror at least would not be publishing the photo. It was the best he could do as now his lawyers would be in touch and well armed if needed if the Mirror decided to run the story anyway. Regardless if there actually was one. “Looks like you’re safe from the Mirror…” he said a little brighter as he tucked his phone away in his pocket. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 02:23 PM
What? She grinned to hear the surprise on his tone, clearly he hadn't even being paying attention to her coming into that room, she placed the few things do carefully leaving hers on the side grasping the water bottle she got for her self she turned to gaze at him against the couch, her eyes peering over him to see how relaxed he seemed right there, it was a nice sight to see she had to admit, even if she toyed with him, he was incredibly handsome, not just his body which she took a moment without him noticing to have a good look of whilst he was sprawled out on that couch,.but the way he smiled and laughed had her stomach twisting in delight to. " No need to thank me Mr King, i just didn't want you going hungry…" she twisted the cap taking a quick swig of it, she hadn't drank much today and she felt completely parched. When he ushered her over she wasted no time going to where he was, popping the cap back on her water, she popped it down upon the coffee table moving herself to sit beside him. " Oh?..." she enquired suddenly feeling a little nervous that perhaps she hadn't done such a good job, maybe she missed something though she was sure she double checked it to ensure everything was there, at his compliment she smiled brightly, feeling pride at what he said, that the work she put in was worth it. " Thank you Mr King…" the softness in her voice hopefully relayed her happiness for what he had said before he pointed at the screen, moving herself a little closer so she could peek at the screen, listening to what he had to say she nodded taking note of the files he had instructed she wanted merged into one , she could see what he was referring to, it would make a lot more sense. " Yes I can see what you mean I c- '' however her words were cut off when his phone rang silencing anything she was going to say as he wasted no time in answering the call, she perhaps was going to take leave, not sure if he wanted her present for whatever conversation he was having , bu
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t he hasn't asked her to leave….hadn't made any attempt to try and usher her out, so did she really need to go?
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-- She didn't leave, instead she remained on that couch, her hands placed carefully on her lap watching his expression as he spoke, he seemed irritated with who ever was on the phone, she could clearly hear a males voice on the other end even if she couldn't hear what he was saying, suddenly he was standing up, his annoyance clear to be seen and she wasn't sure how private this was, she was about to move of the couch before she heard the few words which caused her to freeze and remain on that couch There is no story her attention was soon turned quickly to him, she felt her heart hammering hard in her chest at the realisation he was on the phone to at least she assumed a tabloid, twisting her body round so she could watch him better why do you think they'd be interested in a photo with no story with someone I'm not fucking she didn't know why but those words took her breath away, I mean he was right, they wasn't fucking…and yet somehow deep within her she wondered what kind of lover Miles would be, those thoughts quickly caused her to clench her hands a little tighter, clearing her throat a bit in a attempt to push those thoughts away, that was not something she needed to be thinking about, but it was a break from worrying about the tabloid, even if It was only brief. Soon enough he was off the phone, seeming pleased with his actions. " That's who you were waiting to pick up the phone?.." she asked carefully, her mind ticking over suddenly, the paper on his desk this morning, the phone calls he seemed to be so busy with today, was he calling them all to ensure no story was going to be published, the thought caused a lump to form in her throat, he was taking time out of his day to help her? To stop this from getting in any sleazy tabloid, that act alone touched her, to know he truly cared enough to try and help her. " That's what you've been doing today huh?.." she asked her voice a little quieter but filled with the emotions of knowing what he had been do
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ing, yet again to protect her. " Thank you….Miles…for taking the time to do this for me, it…it means a lot" she said offering him a small smile of appreciation, she stared at him for perhaps much longer then she intended to, she had emotions rolling through her for this man, emotions that she was starting to have very little control over. She quickly blinked, bringing herself back to the presence she quickly moved standing back up. " I should get on with those reports…they won't get done themselves right?.." she teased walking back to the desk she grasped the food she had purchased for herself holding it in her arm turning to head out but not before pausing next to him, her hand coming out to give his arm a soft squeeze." Truly…thank you…" she whispered, she wanted to do so much more, wanted to say so much more but she didn't trust herself to remain in that room with that man alone anymore, she released his arm making her way back to the door. " Oh…also…" she paused at the door gazing back at him. " Thanks for the flowers….they were beautiful…." She said before grasping the handle and finally leaving his office.
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Miles King BOT 22-Feb-23 03:30 PM
He was thankful she’d stayed, it meant he didn’t have to tell her after the fact or send her a mail or even mention it to her later tonight when she was done for the day that the outcome was looking good. One down, one more to go… He thought, though his mind wandered to what they would publish now that he had basically told them to run an old story for all he cared. If they’d publish that at all. A rolling sigh escaped his lips, it would just be what it was. There was no use helping it, and with the expression on her face he couldn’t help but let his face soften from the irritation and anger it had once held a few moments before. The way she looked up at him from his couch, the small smile of genuine appreciation for all that he was doing to try and help her, the way she had her full attention on the conversation he was having as he paced the floor and made his deal with the publication on the phone. It’s worth it… “Not who I was waiting to pick up no, but I was waiting for their phone call back today…” Miles clarified, not wanting to lie to her by just saying yes. At her next question, he just gave a quiet nod of his head. He had told her that he was going to do all he could, hadn’t he? This was part of that. Making deals with the editors he knew as several of them owed him favors anyway. The one from the Mirror in particular wouldn’t be in the position he was in if it wasn’t for an exclusive interview Miles gave a few months back regarding a particularly scandalous picture of him and a pair of blondes coming out of a nightclub. Miles had told the story of how the women had been the best he’d had, Daisy and Marigold, at the same time for several nights. The story was viral when it hit the shelves and a promotion came with it. Now, Miles was calling in his favor; leave this one to die, it wasn’t a story that they wanted and that was that. Whether or not that story he told The Mirror was actually true or not, was something that Miles would never say. At least
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”Thank you…Miles…for taking the time to do this for me, it… it means a lot.” “It’s the least I could do Larisa…” Miles said in a softer tone, watching her quickly stand and gather her own lunch. His eyes trailed down her back and over the swell of her hips, though he didn’t linger there long. He appreciated that she wasn’t taking his time for granted, and while he found her attractive, she was something more than just a body to gaze at. Miles couldn’t help taking a couple steps towards her when she turned to leave, his eyes following her hand that squeezed his arm. Without really meaning to, he couldn’t help the light flex he gave at the touch. It was purely an enjoyable sensation, not something he was trying to show her just what she was missing out on with his physique. “You’re welcome..” His tone remained soft at her additional words of thanks, though they held a deeper need in them. As if he wanted to be sure she understood just how far he was going, just how far he believed anyone who cared about her should have gone for her. This was a level of dedication that he felt naturally compelled to do, and it was the kind of dedication that Miles had mentioned to her at lunch. Now showing her instead of just telling. His mind spun for a moment, looking at her in quiet reflection before he found himself lost a moment in her light blue eyes. It had just been a moment’s pause, just a short thing, but the air seemed to buzz around them, electrified for half a moment before Miles found himself clearing his throat and blinking away. He watched her walk to the door and thank him for the flowers and giving a gentle smile he nodded back to her in recognition.
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Once she had left the office, he turned to look at the lunch she had brought him. His stomach lurched a moment realizing just now that he was indeed famished, and he chuckled quietly in appreciation of it. Picking up the sandwich and his laptop, he made his way back to his desk, setting both down and pulling his phone out of his pocket again. One last time… He thought, dialing the previous number and hearing the familiar hold music come over the speakerphone. However, just like before he was just on hold for a few hours without any further information or speaking to anyone of consequence. By the end of the night, Miles was through with work and ready for his bed at home. He was irritated that he didn’t get a hold of the one paper but he had to look on the brighter side. Most of the other publications had either contacted him already out of respect and told him they wouldn’t run it without his consent, which he didn’t give. Or he had been able to convince them to not run the photo by pulling favors that they owed him. Looking over his calendar, and knowing he had a very long board of directors meeting tomorrow that would take up the majority of his day, Miles was actually pleased to see that his day was set to end right around 4:30pm. The time he told Larisa to be done as well. I should remind her, just in case… He thought, gathering up his things and making his way out of his office. It was an odd feeling, not being told by someone that it was time to end for the day, and instead it being the other way around. Part of him hoped to walk Larisa out like he had made a habit of doing the last few evenings, though another part of him hoped she had left already and wasn’t still working. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 08:07 PM
Larisa left the office taking her self back over to her desk she sat down carry the food with her as she plonked back down in the chair peeling the film wrapper of the salad she had brought picking the plastic fork of the tub she started to eat taking a moment simply for lunch, pulling the container onto her lap she twisted her chair round so she could watch the scenery outside whilst she did, it really was a much brighter day today, not a cloud to be seen a complete contrast from yesterday, her mind wandered to Miles then, thinking of all he had done for her to ensure nothing untoward got published in the newspapers and magazines, she was truly touched by his efforts to try and do what he could to help her, an act that had her stomach flipping and a ridiculous girly smile to plaster across her face Oh boy I'm definitely in trouble she pondered to herself, and know she was about to spend the weekend with him only intensified that feeling, she could remain professional, right? Her mind soon wondered to Connor and that smile soon turned into a frown she would have to tell him tonight, that she was going away, they had spoken before they got the job about this and he was fine, he accepted it and understood but now it was here she wondered how accepting he would be, would it manage on his own? She sighed sitting back in her chair idly twisting as she thought what she could do, to try and help, maybe she could call Tom? Tom was someone who had been there, probably the only other person in his life he cared about, his best friend, she could see if he could go over…or suggest it at least that would hopefully help. Finishing of her salad she placed the empty container in the bin taking another swig of her water before going straight back to work, she start away combined the files he had requested he was right, this did function better, she made a mental note in her notepad for any future power points before sending it of to him, the rest of the day was filled finished
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of anything she had to do, it was a relatively easy afternoon all considering, so when he stepped out from his office to leave , she hadn't left for home yet but she was in the process of finishing up, peeking up she saw him gazing down to the time she saw 4.40pm and grimaced, he told her to go at 4.30 and here she was still here, she lifted a hand as if to silence any berating he was planning to do. " I know I know I'm running late, I was just finishing something really quickly….there." she said satisfied she had got what she needed to do done she finally switched the computer of and stood from her chair gathering her bag she placed it on the table. " Are you finished for the day to Mr King?.." she asked tidying up her desk a bit popping her back over her shoulder she then reached for the flowers tucking the note he had given here in her draw there not really thinking it would be a good idea to take that home with her she carefully carried the flowers in her arm making her way round her desk waiting for him if he was indeed going to the elevator to go down with him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Feb-23 08:58 PM
It was his turn to tilt his head and look at her a little quizzically, raising a brow and chuckling at her when she raised her hand up to him to keep him silent. In his silence, he took the liberty to check his watch. While yes, 4:30pm was the time he wanted her out of the office for Thursday, he was surprised that today he was able to leave a little earlier than normal too. “Take your time Larisa… there’s no rush.” He said quietly, dismissing her hand and it’s order to be quiet. She seemed very stressed at the idea of him coming out to walk her to her car at the end of the night, but Miles was sure that it was just because he was there not necessarily the act in question. “You’re not late… we’re just leaving a bit early tonight, that’s all.” He explained, watching as she got her things and shut down her computer for the evening. It didn’t escape him how she had kept the handwritten card he’d left for her, though his face turned slightly sour watching her take the little card and shove it into a drawer in her desk. She wasn’t taking it with the flowers? She was hiding it? Ah.. The boyfriend I assume… He thought nodding his head and sighing a little after a moment to reflect on it. As much as he would have given to be a fly on the wall for when her significant other confronted her about the card and the flowers, Miles understood the idea that Larisa likely just didn’t want to rock the boat. She’ll be mine all weekend anyway… he’ll have to just deal with it. The thought was a little possessive, more so than he anticipated it being. However he didn’t feel like he needed to correct himself. In a way, it was true. She would be with him the whole weekend, away from all of this and the stresses that the office came with. He was looking forward to it, not just for the company but for the promise of the peace it would bring. Walking towards the elevator after her, Miles felt his phone go off and as the doors closed he pulled it out to take a look at the message. It
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was confirmation for the weekend; Caprese had the flight crew ready to go and all he’d need to do is show up on Friday. She was quick to remind him that it would be best to show earlier than later and the text message made him chuckle a little at it. Caprese was very much an A personality type. Always on top of things, always ten steps ahead. Knowing that everything was in order and it was essentially smooth sailing from there, he just tucked his phone back into his pocket and sighed as the lift began it’s decent down to the lobby. “Thank you again, for picking up lunch for me.” Miles said gently, just to break up the silence between the two. “I didn’t realize how hungry I actually was.. Probably wouldn’t have until I got home if I’m honest.” He wasn’t sure why he mentioned the last part, but he at least was grateful for her attention of him. The coffee in the morning, the lunch time meal in the afternoon. The tease of a dress you decided to wear today… Knock it off Miles… “I’m looking forward to tomorrow evening… Can’t wait to win that bet..” he teased, grinning at her but not daring to say anything further regarding the outcome. He wouldn’t bring up her boyfriend or anything of the sort. Teasing her about the bet or the night, or even the weekend wasn’t off the table though. Waiting a moment, he gave her a playful wink just to ensure that she knew he wasn’t trying to make her upset again. Never again if he could help it. That sight had been too damn terrible to witness. It made him consider the bet in it’s entirety the previous night, something that he was still considering even now. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 09:15 PM
This had seemed to become a habit him walking her out of the building and to her car, though this time at least he was leaving a little earlier, something she was happy to see him doing, she didn't need to be told he had some late nights here, probably more often then not so seeming him leaving at a respectable time pleased her, and she hoped she had assisted in him being able to do that, leaning against the elevator wall clutching the flowers in her hand and slipped the bag up her shoulder a bit more she heard the elevator door close she felt incredibly tired, but she had so much to do today, she needed to pack, get everything ready and she needed to talk to Connor something she wasn't looking forward to. Her attention went back to Miles as he spoke, smiling with a gentle nod. " Your welcome, I was picking myself up something anyway no harm in grabbing you something to…" which was true, that and she wanted to show him in a different way how much she appreciated all he had done the last few days, she frowned as he admitted to probably not eating. " Well that won't do will it? I'll be sure to add to a memo to pick you up unch more often, no wonder your cranky sometimes…" she teased. I'm looking forward to tomorrow evening, I can't wait to win that bet She narrowed her eyes towards him standing a little straighter before she tutted rather audibly in the quiet elevator. " You know I should be offended really, that you have such little faith in my cooking abilities Miles…you're going to eat your words tomorrow, no pun intended…" she teased the elevator doors opening and she stepped out, her heels echoing in the quiet lobby was they walked together. " But I'm looking forward to it as well, not just for the bet, I'm looking forward to the whole weekend, to just..get away for a bit…" she admitted honestly, and she was, she already felt such relief to know she was, she just had to tackle Connor first @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Feb-23 09:36 PM
“Cranky? I’m not cranky…” He argued though he couldn’t help the grin on his face. Though if he were to really think about it, he probably was a bit of a grump when he didn’t get something in his stomach. Who could really blame him? Dealing with numbers and different offices and businesses, investors and board members and stockholders all day long on an empty stomach would certainly make anyone a little irritable. ”You know I should be offended really, that you have such little faith in my cooking abilities Miles… you’re going to eat your words tomorrow, no pun intended.” “I certainly hope so.” He purred after her, the doors opening quietly and like a true wolf stalking an innocent lamb, Miles followed Larisa out into the lobby of the building as he’d done the last two nights before. Thankfully it wasn’t quite as late and there was still plenty of light out so it was quite a bit safer to escort her. She likely wouldn’t even need one if Miles was really honest about the whole thing. However, that didn’t mean he wasn’t going to anyway. Stopping briefly at the reception desk so that he could have Thomas bring the car around, he waited for confirmation from the evening receptionist before turning to take Larisa to her car. This just seemed second nature to him, a habit he was forming and besides that he had to wait for the Bentley to be brought around anyway. “I’m glad that you’re looking forward to the weekend too. It should be quite the adventure…” He said softly once the pair of them had gotten outside. He stood at her side, walking in stride with her out to her car, all while resisting the urge to put his arm around her waist again the way he had done in the restaurant. It had felt like such an easy thing, so natural to do. Why not here? He was escorting her somewhere, even if it was just to her car. It wasn’t too forward, he’d done it before and she didn’t seem to mind too much. As the pair of them walked through the lot, he realized he hadn’t asked, thinking
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he already had everything that was needed. Leaning to the side and letting his arm rest just above her hip so he had some kind of anchor, Miles whispered quietly to her, even though no one was around to really see the pair of them. “You’ll have to let me know if there are certain things you need. So that I can make sure they are delivered and ready for you.” It was an excuse really. He was very sure that he had ordered everything possible that she could need or want for tomorrow night. He was sure that he had the supplies necessary as well too. But since that morning he couldn’t get her perfume out of his nose nor the soft fragrance of her shampoo. So while he was legitimately asking for anything special she might need, Miles was also being a little selfish just wanting to be close again like they had been earlier in the day. If only for a moment. He would linger just for a moment, feeling ridiculously like an addict looking for his next fix before slowly pulling back and away to give her space. It was a slow reversal as they got to her car, his hand remaining where it was purely out of the comfort of it remaining there. He certainly would remove it if she told him to or if she scolded him for it. Until that point, the man was going to push a little, see how far his luck could go. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 09:51 PM
To hear him say he was looking forward to the weekend to, it sent a sense of warmth through her she couldn't explain, she truly was looking forward to it, spending her evenings practically alone in the house whilst Connor ignored her for something more favourable was something she had grown accustomed to over the last few months, something she had just accepted, but now spending the time she had with him it was becoming harder to endure, especially when she knew if he was there it would be so different, his words at the restaurant relayed in her mind like a record player, though he said them in a hypothetical sense, she had a feeling he was being more than honest about those answers, and the more she thought about it the more she wanted that, didn't necessarily mean with him….but she was fed up of being a nobody, fed up of accepting her life, she deserved more and he was slowly making her realise that. She felt the strength of his arm pull away her, his fingers dancing on her body just above her hip and instinctively she allowed her self to lean into him, the contact they had shared earlier was very much in the forefront of her own mind, the deep rich cologne invading her senses again as he came close and spoke so softly in her eat, the feel of his breath spreading over her neck caused a involuntary sigh to leave her lips from the comfort it brought before tilting her head to the side to better see him, there closeness was something she took note of immediately but she made no attempt to move, seeming quite happy to have him right there beside her. " I should be okay, I'll bring anything I need for tomorrow night with him with the case for the weekend, I'm very easy to please Miles I won't need anything from you…' Not anything you can buy anyway that thought pushed through her head before she could control it, moving her eyes away from him she saw her car coming into view, her steps became a little slower perhaps trying to stretch out the contact he was giving
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her before they finally arrived at it, reluctantly she pulled herself away from his firm arm so she could put everything away, popping the boot open and placing her bag and the flowers there ensuring they were sat safely so they wouldn't fall over on the way home reaching for her car keys she pushed the boot down with a small slam before coming back round the car to her driver's side. She hesitated a moment simply taking the time to look at him again, much like she had done earlier, she was finding this was becoming a bad habit too, one she knew she shouldn't do, yet it was one she simply couldn't control. " Well, I should probably head home, I haven't spoken to Connor yet…" she winced a little at that thought, her brows knitting together to wonder how it would go before shaking that thought away. " I also have to pack….is there anything beside swimwear I should ensure I bring? I wouldn't want to come unprepared…" she asked peeking behind him to see the stretched out Bentley arriving behind them glittering and shining as normal. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Feb-23 10:14 PM
”I should be okay, I’ll bring anything I need for tomorrow night with the case for the weekend. I’m very easy to please Miles, I won’t need anything from you…” Don’t be too sure… Agnellino… “Alright… if something does cross your mind, let me know and I’ll make sure it’s available to you.” He said instead. Instead of what he wanted to say. It was harder and harder to ignore the way his head would put thoughts out for him to endure through. Miles just let himself breath in slow, relishing the moments he had before she would inevitably have to pull away from him. When it finally did arrive, despite the slower pace that she had put on, he was hesitant to actually let her go. Reminding himself that it was just how it was. He’d have to deal with it, like he always did. This was no different. This is very different… ”I should probably head home, I haven’t spoken to Connor yet…” “Connor?” Miles questioned before he could stop himself, before a look of realization came to his face. “Ah.. the boyfriend I assume.” He said, a little more coldly than he had intended. He hadn’t known the man’s name yet, as Larisa hadn’t mentioned it before now. Biting his tongue was the best possible thing that Miles could do, wondering just what this Connor did to make Larisa feel so insignificant. Who broke down and she was picking up the pieces however long afterwards. Miles wanted to question, push her and ask just what exactly she saw in a chap like that, but he knew better. He’d already pushed her too far before, and he wasn’t going to do that again. Instead he just let her either confirm or deny the assumption he made, nodding along a little as she continued on.
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“Personally, you shouldn’t need to wear anything at all…” he teased, implying that even a swimsuit was too overly dressed for this weekend’s events. “However, pack some things for warmer weather. It’s supposed to be nice there. Business casual at most.” He still hadn’t told her exactly where they were going, and Miles didn’t plan to. It was on a need to know basis, and for the moment she really didn’t need to know. One thought did come to mind, and just as he was beginning to turn towards the waiting Bentley nearby, Miles flashed her a lighthearted grin. “Oh, I forgot to mention… I’ve been told it’s recommended we fly out earlier on Friday. I’m not too concerned, but that night you won’t need to worry about your wardrobe. Just trust me on this.” He said quietly, before giving her a gentle bow of his head in a silent way to wish her goodnight. “Drive Safely Larisa…I’ll see you in the morning.” He’d wait just until she got into her car, unless she did anything else before making his way to his own waiting vehicle, Thomas cheerfully smiling at the open backseat door for him.
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His drive home was spent on a cloud of antsy butterflies. He had gotten confirmation of the deliveries he’d ordered earlier in the day, and that they were waiting already for tomorrow night. His mind drifted to what awaited him, and for a moment his smile faded as he sat there in the backseat of that car, staring out the window as Thomas pulled away from the building. Why was he going through all this trouble? She was taken already. She worked for him. This was a troublesome situation, one that wasn’t going to end well for either one of them. And yet he couldn’t keep himself from pursuing her. Even though he said he’d be cautious, he knew he was only just barely following that. His mind drifted not to Larisa, but to this Connor and Miles couldn’t help but sneer at the thought of him. Some punk, a prat, that seemed to have Larisa on a leash. What does he have that Miles didn’t? It was something that perplexed Miles to no end, how someone as smart, beautiful and charming as Larisa could be with someone who from what he could tell, made her miserable. One thing was for certain, whether he meant it or realized it himself, Miles was already challenging this Connor for Larisa’s attention, and he wasn’t one to lose. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 10:48 PM
Connor? His perplexed question had her brow rising a little, curious if he was teasing her again before he mentioned that he was the boyfriend, and it occurred to her that she hasn't used his name, she forgot to do that, nodding slightly towards him her hand came up to tuck a piece of hair behind her ear. " Yeah…him…" she didn't miss the coldness his voice at the mention of his name, and she could hardly blame him, she hadn't exactly shone the man in good light, purely because there really hadn't been any good to say about their situation, before there hadn't been, she didn't stay with him because she wanted the relationship to work or that she still hoped they could reconcile, she knew that at least that ship had sailed, she stayed with him for different matters, matters she wasn't willing to discuss right now. Personally you shouldn't need to wear anything at all… she chuckled brightly then her eyes glimmering much like it did when they teased each other this way. " Oh I'm sure you would love that, but we don't need your blood pressuring rising any higher Mr King…" she teased before taking note of what he suggested. " Okay, I'll pack accordingly…" she wasn't entirely sure what exactly they were going to be doing, she had some idea he had mentioned a few things about this trip but he really hadn't given her a lot of details and she wondered if that was deliberate, watching him turn she reached for her door handle to open it before he spoke again, turning to look at him she felt her brows knit in worry…his suggestion she wouldn't need to worry filled her with dread, she really detested people dressing her….or suggesting outfits, but she would try to at least be obedient. " I'll do my best to trust your judgement, better hope it goes well Miles…or on your head be it…" she teased " Good night Miles…" she said watching as he turned away and headed of towards the Bentley , watching him until he got close before she finally slipped into her car, nerves alrea
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__ It didn't take her long to make it home, putting the car into park before she climbed out going into the boot she grabbed out her bag and flowers before making her way into the home, the smell of food instantly hit her nose as she stepped in, placing her bag down on the counter and leaving the flowers there she walked in more heading into the kitchen where she found Connor…cooking something he very rarely did " Hey…" she said softly, watching as Connor turned round to look at her a bright smile on his face. "Well hello gorgeous, good day?.." he asked, he seemed so happy today, his expression light as could be, it made her smile to know at least he was having a good day, but the smile soon faltered knowing that the conversation she was going to bring up could change all that " Yeah, normal but fine…" she said stepping around the kitchen she walked to the fridge to grab the wine out, grabbing a glass she poured herself one, she needed the drink, to steady her nerves before she turned around, she didn't know how to bring this up? What would be the best way, taking a quick swig of her drink she just knew she just had to say it, so that's what she did.. " I'm going to be away this weekend. It's a business conference. Mr King thought it would be good to see one of his international companies, I know its quite soon but I want to make a good impression. It's my first week..I wanna show I'm dedicated, you know? " she said quickly and instantly saw the change in his demeanour, the way his face twisted his body seeming to slump and that positive attitude he had when she walked in started to falter "Oh….I see…when do you go? *" he said moving to sit himself down on the chair gazing at his hands idly " Tomorrow…I'll be back Sunday…" she said, seeing the surprise on his face as he picked at his fingers. "So you're going to leave me?..." he asked again, causing Larisa to frown a little. " It's just the weekend Connor, we spoke about this, I told you this job meant
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I might have to do these things…" "I didn't think you'd say yes, I thought you might explain that you couldn't…" he said, causing Larisa to frown more, moving herself as she sat down beside him at the table. "Connor…it's just a weekend that's all your be okay, why don't you ask Tom if he can come R-" "You really have to go?..." he asked his eyes, almost looking pleading as if begging her to change her mind, that guilt rushed through her guilt that she would ordinarily bow down to, though this time she wouldn't…this wasn't just about Miles this was her carer, a carer she fought hard for. "Y-Yes…it's important, important for me…" she whispered watching his face sink even more before he nodded. "I understand, I….I'll go in the other room, dinner is in the oven…" he said promptly standing up and leaving her sitting there, she frowned deeply , the guilt rushing through her so much so that she almost did change her much, much like she had done many times before not wanting to cause him to go into himself much like he had now, but something inside her stopped her from doing it…this time at least, she got up switching all the oven of before making her way out of the kitchen past the lounge where he had already switched on that game causing her to sigh before she made her way upstairs, she had packing to do after all. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Feb-23 11:23 PM
That night Miles went over everything in his head. Plenty of food ready to go, all prepped and ready for whatever Larisa would need to do to it. For himself, he took out a jet black hard shell case and packed a few essentials. A pair of jeans and a few shirts, extra undergarments as necessary, his own swimsuit even though he inwardly preferred to go without, and a few other necessities. In addition to that, he took out a garment bag and packed a couple of suits, with matching shoes and ties just in case. The last things that he would bring with him were his laptop in a travel bag so he could work if needed while there. Once he was packed, Miles had too much energy to go to sleep, so he walked around his penthouse, just admiring the home he lived in. It barely looked lived in, probably because it rarely was. Miles lived alone here, and when he hadn’t hired a girl or two to come keep him company when he desired it, the whole place felt open and lonesome. He hadn’t really taken that into consideration until now, having always been happy to be home, where there was quiet and everything was clean and tidy. He had a maid service that came in every other day to do any kind of necessary maintenance on the place. They never needed to stay for more than an hour, two at most to clean the entirety of the home.
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While wandering through the empty living space of his home, with it’s modern furniture and open floorplan, Miles took a moment to let his thoughts drift where they liked. They landed unsurprisingly on Larisa. On the smile she had when she thanked him for his efforts. At the subtle and gentle way she tucked her hair behind her ear. ”Yeah…him…” “Him… Connor huh..” Miles said aloud for a moment, bringing his hand up with the crystal rocks glass of whiskey he was enjoying as a nightcap. His brows furrowed in thought as his mind went from Larisa to the unknown face of Connor. The amber liquid burned his throat in a soothing and cathartic way as he took a long swig of it. He had been looking forward to their little bet. Knew it’d just be for fun, just a tease, but in just two days time it felt much more than that. That much more was at stake then just a horrible boyfriend and fifty thousand pounds. Miles slowly began to pace in his living room, his long bathrobe tied at the waist dragging in his wake while he tried to think. What was he to do? What could he do? What should he do?
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You know what you have to do Miles… As much as he hated it, he was sure that damned little voice in his head was right. Deciding that he would see how it would go tomorrow before making any final decision on the subject, Miles slid his glass on the black marble countertop of his kitchen island bar before heading upstairs to the master suite for some much needed rest. By morning, he was feeling chipper again. Thomas would be taking him into the office again, and thankfully he slept well enough to not feel so exhausted. After his shower, where he spent a little longer in the mirror, smiling at himself knowing that today would be a damned good day if he had anything to say about it, Miles began sifting through his closet for the right suit to wear to work. Today would be a soft warm gray color, a white dress shirt underneath and a black thin tie. His shoes shone black as well, and because it was Thursday he wore a black and gold Rolex watch. Miles only wore this watch on Thursdays when he had a board meeting to attend to, so it looked stunning against his suit with hardly the need for extra polish.
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“Good morning Thomas…” Miles had greeted his driver after making sure he had everything for the day. “Good morning Mr. King!” Thomas had greeted back, opening the door for him to take him into the office. Miles put his briefcase in first before turning to the lad, a grin on his face. “By the way, I’ll be leaving the office a little earlier today.. Same as yesterday… That won’t mess up your schedule will it?” He asked, putting a foot in the car but waiting for Thomas to respond. “No sir. Shouldn’t be a problem.” “Good. Glad to hear it.” Miles wanted today to go by as fast as it could. Not just because he was looking forward to tonight, but because he dreaded the hours-long board meeting he had to endure through and present in. Thursdays were the worst and even though he had woken in a good mood, by the time he got to the office and was inching closer and closer to having to deal with a room full of judgmental seniors and investors, the more his brow furrowed in contempt. Especially knowing his father would be there as well, and he likely was going to get an earful from him like normal. “G-Good morning Mr. King!” Rosie had called out to him in her normal sweet and squeaky voice, but Miles was too preoccupied going over his reports and slides in his head to really take much notice. He gave a little nod of his head to acknowledge her, but nothing more than that. He had to stay focused. Just get through the day… the weekend awaits… he thought, watching the doors to the lift shut and take him up to his office on the fortieth floor. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Feb-23 11:50 PM
The Rest of her evening had not gone as peacefully as she had hoped it would be, not that Connor had really said anything more to her, he didn't need to instead he had remained downstairs sulking in that living room playing his ridiculous games, much like he always did when ever anything he didn't like got brought up, anything he didn't want, she knew there was reasons why he hated her going anywhere, she knew he would struggle, she knew he would find it extremely difficult without her and that's why she was filled with intense guilt, guilt to know she was going to he leaving him like that..she frowned at her thoughts continuing to place a array of outfits I'm the case she was packing, it wasn't extremly large but big enough to pack everything she needed, she put a few summer outfits in there, things that she might be able to wear when they wasn't doing anything that required her to dress formally mostly dresses, cardigans, and a few pairs of jeans and tops not really knowing exactly what they would be doing so it made packing extremely difficult probably packing more then she needed, she also put in some more formal attire, dresses to be exact he seemed to like her in the one she was wearing today…and somehow that made her want to wear more for him. She sat down on the edge of the bed gazing at her suitcase, her mind was starting to do what it always did, thinking of excuses as to why she shouldn't go, why she wouldn't be able to make it, Connie's face had imprinted into her mind, his sulken sorrowful expression, closing her eyes she brought her hand to her face pinching her nose a little feeling a headache brewing in the back of her mind, this was a normal thing for her, at least rhe last six months, to put her needs to the back of her mind, so obsessed with making sure he would be okay, making sure he was happy to scared to let him go back to that dark place he was in, a dark place he only got because of something that happened that she blamed herself for, she
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shook her head standing up still undecided on what she should do…what was best leaving the suitcase where it was deciding she needed to go to bed, Lord knows she needed a early night.
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— The next morning soon came around, getting herself ready at home she put her hair into a bun small wisps hanging down around her face, finding another dress to wear, this time a two toned dress, light in one colour and dark in the other, much like the other it hugged her curves, she knew she was playing with fire wearing it, but seeing the way Miles had looked at her wearing the last one she couldn't resist wearing another one, she liked the attention it brought from him, and selfishly she wanted more. Leaving the home it didn't take her long to get to work, stepping out the car grasping her bag she made her way in, seeing Rosie behind the desk she smiled giving her a small wave. " Good Morning Rosie, Is Mr King here yet?.." Rosie smiled brightly, a small flush gracing her face as Miles was brought up. " Y..yes Miss Bechtel …." She said, causing Larisa to nod. " Thank you Rosie, have a good day…" she said trying to be warm and caring towards the girl, not wanting her sour mood to rub of, but once she moved away from prying eyes she stepped into the elevator, her eyes closing as she leaned against the elevator wall closing her eyes , Connor had been on her case again that morning, still asking her to reconsider, almost begging her, it was hard…so hard for her to hear him like that, her mind still undecided on what to Do, even though she knew what she wanted to do, she wanted to go with Miles…that's what she wanted to do more then anything, but she didn't know if her guilt was going to stop her. Making her way into the office she placed her bag down on the table, grasping her notepad and pen before moving her way over to the coffee machine she made a cup for Miles, grasping the handle she made her way to his office, she always brought him a coffee, but she also wanted to check if he was ready for his meetings today, knocking on the door she waited for him to call her in before she walked in, trying her best to give him a good smile, she didn't want to have to
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concern him with her personal issues not before his meeting anyway. " Good morning Mr King, are you ready for the meeting this morning?..." she asked stepping over she handed the coffee over to him , moving to take a seat on the chair opposite him the notepad laid gently on her lap.
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Miles King BOT 23-Feb-23 07:13 AM
The morning was quiet. For a while, Miles just went over the files in his head, until he had to pull up the reports on his computer to remind himself of specific figures and numbers. He’d forgotten to get himself a cup of coffee like he had the last few days, starting first at his desk but eventually beginning to pace his office as he went over the different slides for probably the hundredth time. It wasn’t like he didn’t know what to say or how to explain what he needed to. It was the principle of the meeting. While Miles was the CEO he still had people to answer to, namely the ones who held stock in the company and had therefore the right to have an opinion on how Miles was running the company in general. By the time the morning light was shining in his office, shimmering off the far off ocean bay in the distance and lighting up the figure that was moving in it, Miles was sure he had the whole rundown memorized as best as he could. “One more…” He muttered, barely hearing the door when Larissa knocked but instinctively calling out to her to let her in. He was pacing back towards the window when she ended up coming in, reciting what he was going to say. His arms were a little animated, pointing at different imaginary slides that would be projected as he walked. Once he got to the window’s edge and had nowhere else to go, Miles turned on his heel, his gaze down to the floor as he concentrated on the words he was practicing when he saw Larisa approach.
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“As you can see here, in comparison to our previous fis….cal…” Miles caught sight of her shoes first and his words faltered. His gaze moved from the heels she wore as she came forward, his steps halting as he pulled his head from the floor slowly over her. Miles drank her in, like she was the cup of coffee he’d neglected to get. The sun lit up her dress and it’s two toned design. It hugged against her hips and sunk in at her waist, swelling again at her chest elegantly. He had been so engrossed in practicing what he was going to say and how he was going to present, that all of it vanished in the blink of an eye. ”Good morning Mr. King, are you ready for the meeting this morning?” “I… uh..Yes.. Yes good morning Ms. Bechtel.” It was like his head had to be restarted, shaking it a moment to clear the fluster that had washed over him. Get a Grip King He chastised himself, not even referring to himself as his first name, but his last thought perhaps that might be more jarring for him. He pulled his eyes away from her to the cup of coffee she was handing him, nodding quietly and taking it in his hand. His fingertips for a moment brushed against hers and it sent a flutter of emotion through his chest. Miles watched then as she moved, effortlessly elegant to the chair in front of his desk, sitting down to get ready for their morning sync like normal. Like she wasn’t wearing something that was made perfectly for her. Like she wasn’t just dropped off from heaven above for his unworthy gaze to take in. Like this was the most normal thing in the world, and in reality it was.
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“Thanks to your excellent work..” Miles began, making his way back to his desk and sitting down with the coffee in his hand. “Yes, I think I am as prepared as I’ll ever be… Thank you.” Setting the mug down, he looked across the desk at the woman in front of him, and for the first time this morning he gave a quiet smile to her. “I won’t have a lot for you today. Try to keep the interruptions to a minimum, since most of the day I’ll be spending in the conference room down the hall…” He mentioned, taking a sip of the scalding hot coffee and smiling as he began to feel a little more at ease with its warmth. “Additionally, the board members will be here soon, roughly the next half hour or so. This is an all day meeting for me, so I likely won’t be around much.” He mentioned this, but he knew this wouldn’t be too out of the normal anyway. He often wouldn’t come out of his office many times during the day anyway. “I’ll need you to field any phone calls for me today… but for the most part it should be a fairly typical day for you…” Miles continued, thinking if there was anything he needed her to take care of while he would be indisposed. After a moment of quiet, with nothing coming to mind, his face softened a little and his gaze met hers a little easier.
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“Don’t forget today you’ve got to be out by 4:30pm though… yesterday was nice and rare, but today there’s no exceptions. I want to make sure you have plenty of time in case you need something before this weekend.” The thought reminded him of a few things, pulling a business card out of his desk drawer a moment with a sharp black pen. Turning the card over to the blank side, Miles began scratching something on it as he spoke. His pen slowed a little, before his eyes moved back to meet hers, sliding the card across the desk to her to take. “Take this, put it in your phone and send me a message so I know it’s you. I have all my direct reports numbers in case of an emergency….” He explained, the number listed being his personal cell phone number. For a moment he wondered if he should bring it up. Miles had thought about it, let it stew for a while, but he wasn’t sure how she would react. Fuck it.. “How did Connor take the news?” He had to know. Not that he cared about Connor’s feelings or well being in any capacity. But Miles had to know where her head was at, how she was doing, as that would determine how tonight would go. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Feb-23 07:54 AM
When she stepped into that room her eyes went straight to the desk expecting him to be perched behind it going over any slides to make sure he had everything he needed so when he wasn't there she averted her gaze from the empty chair to across the room where she finally spotted him, pacing the room and mumbling to himself, watching the way his arms were punctuating anything it was he was saying, not that she could hear what he was saying, her eyes however noticed the suit he was wearing and felt her own stomach lurch, the colour looked great on him, the soft warm grey illuminated in the sunlight beaming in through the window, she could see the outline of his frame much better in it, the colours seeming to enhance his physic, shaking her head she quickly tried to divert her thoughts to something else, finally moving at a quicker pace to pop his cup down upon the desk. Her eyes soon came up , catching his own gaze as he stared at her, the dumbfounded look in which he was peering at her caused a small cheerful shout within her to pour within her head Well, she wanted him to look at her after all…. and that was the reaction she was hoping for, there was just something so addictive about the way he looked at her, like she was the only thing that mattered right there in that very second, it made her feel good, as he finally responded she smiled brighter towards him. " I'm glad, I know it's been something that's been on your mind the last few days so it's good to hear you're prepared…" When he commended her for her work again, her grin became wider, the same leg as before folding over the other to rest on her leg. " Thank you Mr King, I'm glad it was satisfactory " if she was honest she had spent a lot of time on that, or should she say she spent a lot of time on it, she wanted it to be perfect, knowing it would make things that much easier for him if it was, she listened as he spoke nodding at each thing he asked of her, not seeing the need to write any notes, it wa
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s frankly obvious to make sure she took over whilst he was gone, and ensured things ran smoothly for him. " Don't worry Mr King , I'm sure I can handle this place whilst you're gone…I might even come and sit on your throne whilst you're not here, see what it's truly like to be the king of the castle for a few hours…" she teased with a small chuckled, she didn't miss how his gaze softened how ever when he next looked at her and he spoke about tonight, her smile faltered just a little…tonight…she was looking so forward to it, and now all she could think about was the guilt trip he had put on her, and how selfish she was being to want to spend time with him. " Y-Yes….I will…" was all she said, she didn't need to tell him about her second guessing herself, not before such an important meeting.
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-- Her eyes followed as he pulled a business card out of his draw scribbling on it, before sliding it across the desk, she leaned over inspecting the number being placed on her notepad on a little clip she had clicked to it. " I'll do that once I return to my desk…" she had a half mind to ask him if he truly wanted her number for emergency reasons or simply because he wanted it, but she didn't voice it because either option…she found she was happy with, it even brought a smile to her face to know he gave it to her. How did Connor take the news? As quick as a flash her demeanour changed, her body flinched, the smile fading as a small frown came to her face l, she averted her gaze away from him peering down to her notepad with a sigh before finally getting the courage to look at him again, her face altering a smile returning even if it wasn't as bright as the one she wore earlier. " Let's not discuss that now, you have a important meeting coming up Mr King and I want you to have a clear mind for it, I don't want to be the reason the meeting doesn't go to plan, my personal life is nothing you need to concern yourself over right now, you have other pressing matters to deal with, ones far more important than this…" she said trying to keep her voice calm and collected, she didn't want to tell him now, truly she didn't, he wouldn't like what she would say she was sure, and she didn't want his meeting to suffer as a result. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Feb-23 08:34 AM
The way her face fell told him all he needed to know. There was no follow up to the question he posed, just an angry pit of resentment for having asked in the first place. If Connor had been happy for her, excited for her to go on a trip already at her new position. Invited somewhere exclusive the way she was, it would have shown much better than the frown she currently had. In a word, it pissed Miles off. Regardless of the intention or motives that he had, the man couldn’t understand why her significant other was such a wet blanket. Why was it that she was with a guy who seemed to make her regret her own decisions? She was her own woman wasn’t she? Miles could feel himself begin to fume about the idea of keeping someone hostage like that, emotionally blackmailing them in a way or causing them to doubt themselves. Just yesterday she had smiled and expressed her excitement for the weekend with him, and now all Miles saw was apprehension. He knew the tell tale sign of emotional blackmail, having lived through it himself. “Of course… My apologies if it was rude of me to ask.” He said, his voice a little firm though it was trying to be calm regarding the matter. Inside Miles was already stewing. He knew he would be the rest of the damn day. Any answer that she had given, or now the one that she hadn’t would have likely caused a reaction like this in him. It just brought back the discussion he’d had with himself last night, and the bitterness that was beginning to form in his head over the whole thing. He was looking forward to tonight and the weekend, and he found more and more as it got closer that he might be the only one. The thought was painful. He’d invited her not just for her professional expertise, but because Miles enjoyed her company. The idea that she would regret going, was beginning to eat him up inside and frankly he wanted nothing more than for Connor to do something immensely stupid so he could show her exactly why she didn’t need someone like him in h
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er life. It’s not like you’re any better… While he did appreciate at least that she seemed to care about his meeting today and how he would be handling it, the meeting was the furthest thing on his mind. Even if that was what he needed to focus on. Not knowing what else he could tell her, and knowing he needed to get himself set up for the board that were on their way, Miles slowly stood back up from his chair. He glanced down at it and gave a quiet smirk recalling what she had teasingly called it.
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“Sit in my throne if you think you can wear the crown Ms. Bechtel.” He teased her back, wanting to try and lighten his own mood before the meeting. He would have to be on point, and the idea of stewing about tonight wasn’t going to help with that. Quietly, he stepped around his desk, his hand dragging his fingertips along the edge of it for a moment in front of her. Unlike before, he wasn’t trying to loom over or intimidate. He was merely waiting for her to stand and be ready for the day. She would need to greet the board members as they came in, standard practice really, though many of them likely wouldn’t give her the time of day if Miles knew anything about them. Instead, what he needed most he wasn’t sure how to ask. Miles felt lost. He’d done this meeting so many times, he could likely do it in his sleep, but today he just wanted to skip it entirely. He wasn’t in the mood to show the quarterly earnings or how well the company was doing. He didn’t care. His heart just wasn’t in it and he felt angry and confused with the unease he felt. One thing he knew, he needed to try and settle. Try and focus on what was going on before he got further lost in his own head. So he would wait until she stood up to leave, waiting for anything she would say so he could respond back with whatever information she might need. When a moment of silence fell between the pair, that’s when he couldn’t stop himself from asking. “Larisa… I need a favor I think… If you’ll allow it.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Feb-23 08:48 AM
She saw his face fall and she knew instantly her answer had done nothing to settle him for this meeting, she should of just told him he was fine, everything was okay, that's what she wanted to tell him, but she couldn't sit there and lie to him, that's not what she wanted to do, not with him, she found she wanted to be honest with him, and that's why she said what she did, because she knew lying to him would of made her feel even worse about the situation, she also hoped that he didn't think she didn't want to come, because that was the furthest thing from her mind, she did…god she did, and the more she sat there and looked at him, the more her resolve to go with him grew stronger, she didn't want to allow Connor to keep doing this, the emotional guilt he put on her, if he meant to or not, she knew his mind still wasn't where it should be, and despite her best efforts to get him into therapy he never wanted to…she wished he had, they could probably help him a lot more then she could. His response had her frowning shaking her head. " No…it wasn't Rude Mr King, I don't have a problem with talking to you about anything I'm just, trying to make your day go well, that's all, I know how important it is that's all…" the last thing she wanted was for him to feel bad about the question he asked her, he shouldn't feel bad about that at all, if anything she really liked how much interest he took in her, in her well being in her life, it brought a happiness to her that she wanted to relish in forever, being here with him let her forget all about the stuff going on at home…let her remember who she was, something she had forgotten but was soon coming back, thanks to him. She watched him stand and gathering ber stuff she made to do the same before he nodded to his chair and his teasing comment came her way causing her to chuckle clutching the notepad against her chest. " No one could wear it quite as well as you do Mr King…" she teased back, thankful for the break from the othe
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r emotions that were swirling in the room, she didn't have much more to say, her day was fairly easy so there wasn't much she needed to ask of him, watching him however as he toyed with that desk and came ever closer to where she was, he seemed so hopelessly lost then, seeming like he was unsure what to do with himself which caused her face to twist in concern for him now, she was just about to open her mouth to ask what he needed before he got there first, his comment made her turn herself around so she was facing him. " Whatever you need Mr King..you only have to ask…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Feb-23 09:32 AM
”Whatever you need Mr. King.. you only have to ask…” That was consent enough. His eyes took her in again, watching her stand and face him, waiting for the favor he was asking of her. Miles hesitated but only for a moment this time. She did say whatever he needed, so he took that in its most literal sense. That and everything in him was screaming that he needed this. Which was probably part of the confusion that he felt. He’d never felt like that before, never in his life. Not even with Her… It was an odd sensation, as Miles was normally charismatic and commanding, someone that demanded respect not asked for it. Slowly, he took a step and then another towards her not saying a word. The gap between them shrank until they were inches apart, his eyes looking carefully into hers as if double and triple checking that she really was alright with this. He would never do something he thought would offend or upset, though he was very much an advocate of enthusiastic consent so the caution wasn’t unfounded. Despite what the papers might say to counter this fact. His hand came first, lightly brushing against her cheek with the backside of his fingertips and sliding her hair lightly out of her face. The light from the morning sun danced over her face and through her hair, and the simple beauty of it made his face soften just a bit more. “Thank you…” He said gently, his voice softer as he spoke to her. As delicately as he could, Miles moved his arms to embrace her the way they had the other day. She didn’t have to hold him back, this was for him really. He was being selfish, wanting to express the care he had for her and get a little of her perfume stuck in his nose to settle his nerves. Miles put his chin against her shoulder quietly, just hoping she wouldn’t struggle against it, and certainly if she seemed put off by the action, he would absolutely release her. If she didn’t mind it though, he just stood there holding her quietly, feeling his heart rate slow the longer
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she allowed the action. “I promise, I won’t do anything to make you uncomfortable or regret coming this weekend…I know it was a last minute ask, but I appreciate you adjusting your schedule to accommodate.” He whispered softly, his brows furrowing at the thought that she would have those thoughts at all. Concerned that she already might. With everything he had, he wanted this to be enjoyable not just for him, but for her. The fact that he cared at all about whether or not she had a good time spoke volumes. He was a polite host, but he wasn’t known for being selfless and if he was honest with himself, Miles wasn’t. He was a selfish man, wanting what he wanted and when he wanted it. So the idea that he was asking her for this, asking for a comfort he’d gotten from her the other day before a meeting that he despised having, was quite the leap for him. He wouldn’t hold her hostage, and certainly if before that moment she’d expressed her displeasure at the contact he’d have released her earlier, but after a moment or two, Miles gently pulled back feeling far more at ease than he had all morning. Interesting… it’s like she’s my own private stress ball… He thought, his face contorting into a quiet smile at the idea. Once apart again he took a deep breath and let it out in a contented exhale. It really had helped to dissipate those nerves and refocus his mind. Who knew a simple thing could be so useful. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Feb-23 10:01 AM
She waited patiently to see what it was he wanted or needed from her, her eyes scanning over his face perhaps more frantically then she intended, she could see the look of worry in his expression, a worry she wondered for what he might say to her, and she felt a small jolt of panic, what if he told her not to go? What if he said it would be best if she didn't? Now that she was here, standing opposite him she realised just how much she wanted to go, she selfishly needed this…a break, from her life here, from everything this life had Thrown her, six months she had felt trapped and alone in a life she didn't want anymore, he had offered her a escape, a escape to feel free again, and she desperately needed it. When he started to step closer however her face became softer, perhaps reading in that moment what it was he might indeed need from her, she watched as the sun hit his complexarion his face so incredibly soft and tender it made her heart lurch in her chest, and then hid hand came up, so delicately to trace over her face as if she was the most fragile piece of glass in the world, feeling him brush those few lose strands of her shoulder, his sudden thanks made her brows furrow towards him. " What for?..." she whispered to him, her voice even though the whisper sounded incredibly loud in the silence of the room , a silence that was stretching between them. Then suddenly he closed that gap, his strong arms wrapping around her slender waist and bringing her in for a tender embrace, now it was her turn to look shocked at his sudden actions, but it didn't last long before the notepad that was secured against her stomach was soon forgotten released as it hit the floor with a thud, she didn't hesitate for long before her arms came up, much like they had before to circle round his neck to bring him that bit closer, her eyes closed and a shuddered breath left her lungs to have that same comforting safe feeling rush over her, here in his arms she felt like everything
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was okay, she felt safe and secure, everything that went on in her head normally all but vanished, and all that remained was the feeling of being in his arms, the feeling of being wanted. Her fingers crept up a bit, stroking the short hairs on the back of his head in an attempt to help soothe him more, his words caused another sigh to leave her lips, her hand continuing there idle strokes through his lips. " I know you won't, I wanted to come…I'm glad you asked me…" she whispered back, allowing her head to tilt that bit closer to his so she could take in his scent better, that rich cologne filling her nose almost making her nestle that nose even closer , but she resisted… he said he didn't want to make her uncomfortable and she certainly didn't want to do the same to him. Soon she felt him slipping away from her grasp and she almost pulled him back in nor ready to break the contact so soon but she did, allowing her hands to slip slowly from his shoulders to come back to her side, his complexation seeming so much calmer now which brought a smile to her own face to know she could help him. " Better?.." she asked him tenderly, noticing a few stray hairs on his face from the hug her own hand moved, then to brush them off his own cheeks ensuring he looked as good as he did before she walked in, brushing his shoulder a little for any stray hairs she might have left. " It's going to be okay Miles…You're going to do great I know you will…" Her words were tender and full of care for the man, wanting to at least give him some words of encouragement before his meeting, clearly that had been bothering him, she just hoped she had helped at least a little to make him feel better. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Feb-23 11:11 AM
The fact that she hadn’t pulled away but seemed to enjoy the embrace he gave, helped him to relax significantly. Miles hadn’t wanted the previous day’s exchange to be the only time, feeling himself truly unable to contain wanting to touch her. He liked holding her, having her against him, hearing her breath in his ear and feeling it on his neck. The shudder she gave just confirmed that he enjoyed the sensation. Not nearly as much however as when her hand came up to the back of his neck. His spine tingled in appreciation at the light touch, sending a shiver through him that only made Miles hold her just a bit tighter in response. The smallest movement, just the lightest touch sent a warmth through his chest that stretched down through his abdomen, enjoying the sensation far more than he probably should have. So when the two of them finally did part, feeling better wasn’t exactly the right word to use to describe exactly how he was feeling. Certainly he felt much calmer, more at ease and ready for the meeting to just be over with already. But he also was inadvertently excited, his body buzzing a little. Clearing his throat a little to try and shake the clearly invigorating feeling from him, Miles decided to try and focus instead on the shark tank he would be entering. He could dwell on Larisa later.
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“Much.” He said standing a little straighter, feeling that well of confidence return like it had never left. This was who he was, a commanding figure, not one who needed softness to get through his day. Even if it was greatly appreciated. “Thank you for the vote of confidence. Let the board know I’ll be in the room in a few moments please when they arrive.” He finished, giving this as his way to dismiss her from his office. He needed to run through his slides again, just for the sixth or seventh time to ensure he had all the information he needed so when the questions came up he was more prepared than any in his ability to answer them. Once she did take her leave, he went right back to it, starting from the top but feeling far more confident in his ability to get the job done. It will go well today. There was no other option that he would accept.
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When she’d get to her desk, the lobby remained quiet for about a half hour or so. As predicted, the lift doors would open not long afterwards, sending about a dozen people in various groups into the lobby. All of them wore suits in dark blues or grays, some in black. They were all older, both male and female with serious and distinguished faces. All of them gave the look that they were above where they were currently. That none of this meeting today would be consequential, and certainly that the speaker would not be worth their time. Self entitled, arrogant and wealthy weren’t exactly a great combination. Most of them shuffled right past Larisa’s desk and into the conference room where they were always meant to meet. Just as they did every time. A few actually had manners and thanked her for any directions she might have given or for information she relayed. “Good Morning..” Came one particularly gruff male voice. He had a dark suit on with a black shirt and tie. An older fellow with a kind face that you’d imagine being on a wealthy grandfather figure. However, he had the same brows and they creased in the same fashion that Miles’ did. On closer inspection, while his hair was a little longer and stark white and gray, the wrinkles spreading from his dark brown eyes did little to hide that Miles was the spitting image of him, just younger. The man stood there, straight backed at Larisa’s desk waiting for her to dare address him while the rest of his colleagues made their way into the conference room to wait for the meeting to start. He exuded confidence and charisma just like his son did, but his came from a power that only experience and age could wield. His eyes were kind, but they had an unwavering stare to them, enough that it was safe to assume that even Miles might avert his gaze. “I don’t believe we’ve met.” He said silky, slowly holding his hand out to the woman with a smile that tried to look kind. “Edward King, and… you are?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Feb-23 11:37 AM
Much her smile stretched even bigger on her face to know she had settled his nerves just a little, he certainly seemed more relaxed and that at least was something she could take pride in, it felt good to know she had helped him, she felt she owed him, especially after what he had done for her recently, she still felt like she owed him so much more, nodding at his words. " Anytime Mr King, that's what i'm here for right?.." she teased, peering down to her notepad that was still on the floor she bent herself down delicately ensuring her dress was okay that would be all she needed was to rip her dress before the business men and women entered the room grasping her notepad she pulled herself back up straightening out her dress. " Certainly Mr King, I promise to be on my best behaviour…" she teased giving him a playful wink before she opened the door and left him to do whatever he needed to do to prepare, she felt butterflies in her stomach for him, she could tell but how anxious he seemed these meetings did a number on him, and she felt completely sympathy for him, it must of been so difficult trying to prove yourself to all these high ranking men and women, no wonder the man was so stressed, taking a seat at her desk she felt those butterflies still roaring in her stomach, she knew why…she was the ones greeting them all, she to had to make a good impression on them to, she was the person they was going to be meeting first after all, she was the last thing they would see before entering the meeting…she didn't want to cause any issues and cause the meeting to go badly, not that she cared what any of those thought, but she cared how things went for Miles. Her eyes flicked from the time on her computer up to the elevator she knew they would be arriving soon, her pen tapping in the desk nervously taking small breaths to keep her self calm before she heard the elevator ping signalling they were there, she pulled herself up from the chair her flattened hands running
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down her dress as she came round the desk offering a warm smile to the people who walked through, greeting each one with politeness and a smile even if they ignored her, she didn't expect them all to address her, she knew what these types of people were like she had been around them growing up after all, she did all she could to be professional however before her eyes fell to the last man stepping forward. Her eyes scanned over his features, instantly he seemed so recognisable, his dark brown eyes, the creases on his features, the roughness tone to his voice, it was extremely obvious who he was, this was his father, she straightened herself a little more if that was even possible. " Good Morning Sir…" she said, her voice light and airy, her eyes bright with the smile she wore on her face, as he introduced himself that smile grew more. So it is his dad….so that's he will look like when he's older she thought to herself but kept those thoughts very firmly to herself, as his hand stretched out she reached out to take his hand giving him a firm but gentle hand shake. " Larisa Bechtel Mr King, it's a pleasure to meet you " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Feb-23 12:22 PM
When she held her hand and gave his a gentle shake, the older gentleman was quick to allow it and then turned her hand so the back of hers was exposed. Like the smooth silver fox he was, Edward lifted Larisa’s hand and gently left a quiet kiss to her knuckles in polite reverence. “My dear, the pleasure is all mine. I assume you are the new personal assistant to Miles?” He asked, releasing her hand gently and while his tone was friendly the way he still stood to her seemed unimpressed. While he had the manners and charisma that Miles did, Edward it seemed was harder to impress. His eyes scanned over Larisa, taking in every detail of her but unlike when Miles did it out of respect and adoration of the woman, when Edward did it, it was cold and calculating. Like he was trying to decide whether or not she should continue to remain in his presence or not. The stark contrast of his otherwise kind features made the man off-putting and intimidating. It was likely where Miles got it from.
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“Bechtel though… Any relation to Bechtel Finances?” He inquired his hands folding neatly in front of him as he waited to see how she would answer. While waiting for her to speak, he stood stock still, taking her in and scrutinizing every part of her. It was clear that it wasn’t just the world that believed the stories in those tabloids. Even his own father did. The way Edward took Larisa in was distinctly to see if she would embarrass the company like his son did any chance he got. Before long, the door to Miles’ office opened and the man stepped out. His immediate reaction was to go to the conference room in the opposite direction, but upon seeing the familiar white and silvery gray hair and the broad back and shoulders standing at Larisa’s desk, Miles felt a chill run down his spine. “Sir.. “ He said with purpose, gesturing towards the conference room in the other direction. “If you could please.” “Ah, Miles…There you are…” Edward said glancing behind him to see his son ready and waiting. He made no attempt to shift and move towards the conference room that Miles indicated, instead standing to address his son and Larisa at once. “I do hope this will be a productive use of your time Miles. I do look forward to hearing how the company is fairing under your… leadership.”
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“Yes Sir.” Miles responded, his voice detached and stern. Not nearly the calm and collected gentle way he spoke to Larisa just a few moments before. “And we can assume there is growth this time around, correct?” Edward continued, his tone soft but there was a sharpness to it. A cold chill that was unrelenting, even with his own son. “I’m happy to discuss it with you further Sir, in the meeting.. If you please.” Miles responded again, gesturing down the hall towards the conference room. “Right. Of course.” Edward said with a curt nod, his face turning towards Larisa with a somewhat kind expression on his face. Like he wasn’t quite practiced at it. “Have a good rest of your day Ms. Bechtel.” He responded, nodding quietly before moving past Miles towards the conference room. Miles didn’t meet his gaze, but stood as straight as he could, stiff and as rigid as could be waiting for the older man to pass. Once he was in the conference room, he let out a quiet exhale glancing at Larisa for a moment before in silence making his way inside. He couldn’t keep them waiting much longer, as it would only prolong the meeting further. And he didn’t have time for that kind of nonsense today. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Feb-23 12:45 PM
She felt the warmth of his hand in hers before he twisted it round, bending his body to kiss the top of her hand , she kept the smile firmly only her face even if her insides were twisting, something about this man she didn't like, he appeared friendly enough, but they all did with formalities, underneath that though half of them put you beneath them, didn't believe you was worth being in there company and it didn't seem this man was any different compared to the Rich associates she had dealt with when with her father, hid question come out and she smiled with a nodd. " Yes Sir, that's correct…" And of course her earlier thoughts manifested into reality, she watched his his eyes scanned over her frame, the way he did it could of sent a shiver down her frame if she wasn't stood so rigidly in front of him, her back straight her body as still as a statue, she wanted to show him at least she wasn't intimidated by him, if they would have a negative impact on this conversation she wasn't sure, but one thing was for sure, she certainly wasn't going to give this man any reason to berate her, or berate her to Miles, then the avoidable question was asked, one she knew once he knew her name he would enquire about. Bechtel….not any relation to the Bechtel Finances?.. that question did make her firm resolve quiver Just a bit, how would he react once she told him? She was sure he wouldn't be impressed, Miles had questioned her, and compared to this man he was the little Lamb, this man was the big bad wolf alright. " W-Well Sir I…" lucky for her she heard the distinct click of Miles door as he emerged from that office, she barely had time to look towards him before he was address his father, she made no attempt to make any comments simply letting the exchange happen between the two, her eyes however were firmly poised on Miles, she could see the rigidness in his form, as he spoke the words seemed tight and almost strained, he was stood so straight and rigid she was sure he w
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as going to get damn muscle ache, her eyes moved back to his father and it was obvious he was behaving this way because of him, the nerves and anxiety he clearly had this morning wasn't because of all the other board members it was because of his father. Her perfect happy complexation faltered a bit at that realisation, they weren't so different…not really. Her and her fathers relationship was just as strained, so she could sympathise with him on that level, her eyes quickly met the older man's once more as he addressed her quickly painting that smile back on her face. " You to Mr King…" she responded watching him finally Leave she to releasing that deep breath it felt she was holding the entire time, her eyes moved over to Miles then, watching him exhale a deep breath before there eyes met , she tried to give him a reassuring smile , trying to reassure him things would be okay before he finally vanished into the conference room, she sighed deeply moving back round her desk to sit down on her chair leaning back in her chair gazing towards where the conference room was. "You can do this Miles….show them what you're made of…" she whispered, not knowing why she did it wasn't like he was going to hear her, before she moved her attention back to her computer opening up her emails, she needed to distract herself from what was happening in the conference, distract her self from the anxiety she felt for him, she just hoped it went okay. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Feb-23 08:16 PM
The reassuring smile was appreciated, even if Miles couldn’t return it in that moment. He instead just made his way into the conference room, standing in the doorway a moment before closing the door behind him with a soft click. Every so often as the meeting continued, Larisa would be able to hear mild clapping of the congregation to whatever Miles was presenting. At times even his voice would echo a little but his words wouldn’t be distinguishable for her to understand. The time seemed to drag on, as if the world had decided it would move just that bit slower to prolong his torture in that room. And in addition to that, to Larisa waiting for him to be done. The phones rang here and there but mostly it was quiet in the office. Tristan came up once to see if Miles was available, having tried calling him on his desk phone a couple times, but obviously not being able to get a hold of him. When Larisa mentioned the board meeting, Tristan’s kind face just winced in understanding.
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“Ah forgot that was today...have him shoot me a mail later then will you? We need to finalize how we want our next ad campaign to go.” He would mention, just smiling warmly at Larisa and taking his leave. Tristan was a tall man, with long dark brown hair and a soft face. He wasn’t broad or anything, and the wedding ring on his finger indicated he wasn’t available anyway, but he was always kind when he came up to the fortieth floor. A few others would come up, like Dustin in IT, who just let himself into the conference room without checking in with Larisa first. “Thank you Dustin… I’m not sure what happened, but the projection-” Miles was saying just as the door shut behind him. About four or five minutes later, Dustin would leave again, his head in his hands shaking his head and muttering about how anyone could stand being in that room so long. “Bloody feels subarctic in there…” he groaned, just acknowledging Larisa with a kind smile and a wave before heading back down to his department.
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The clock on the wall was torturous. Every second thundered in the quiet of the lobby from the hands ticking away. It might as well have been on a loudspeaker. One hour, then two. Still no movement from behind that conference room door after Dustin’s departure. By hour three there had been a little bit of noise, the muffled sound of laughter, one voice even coming through easily enough as Miles himself. Perhaps he’d told a joke or had made a particularly funny quip to lighten the mood of the room. Whatever it was, it lasted for a few moments before silence fell again on the room. Another hour passed, now right around one in the afternoon. Miles hadn’t had lunch, and he likely wouldn’t be coming out of that conference room any time soon to have it either. There was zero indication that any of them would be coming out for a break at all. The laughter from before had changed to shouting, determined and forceful. It appeared to come from a couple of the male voices in the room, ones that Larisa would likely not recognize and Miles himself. He didn’t seem angry like he had in the car, but his voice was surely elevated enough to command the direction of the room. Despite the conversation being muffled and difficult to distinguish what exactly was said. Right around two, the conference room door finally opened. A bustle of noise hit the hallway as the board made their way out, talking amongst themselves over the figures that had been presented. Most were smiling happily, far cheerier than when they had come in that morning. One or two looked to be a little wounded, but were nodding their heads along with the others in their conversations. Bits and pieces of their talks could be heard as they made their way in a scattered group back towards the elevator. The last to leave the room was Edward followed closely by Miles.
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“Well, I am absolutely famished…” Edward was saying brightly, his hands stuck in his suit pockets as he looked around at his fellow investors and stockholders of the board who were listening with rapt attention. A few nodded and a couple others groaned in agreement. “Late lunch on The King then?” One said with a playful chuckle. A few of the others murmured their agreement with the statement. Edward just nodded and returned the grin he had on his face that said anything but genuine. “Don’t I always?” He responded, turning his eyes expectantly to Miles. “Are you joining us this time Miles?” “No Sir.” Miles responded, his voice a little quieted but otherwise it still had that respect from before in it. Edward just nodded his head, as if he knew that that would be the answer before he asked the question. “Fair enough. Work on that one area of improvement Miles, and we’ll see you at the next quarterly meeting.” “Yes Sir.” “And you should think about upgrading that software you have so you appear… more professional… in the future..” “Yes Sir…” “Like I said as well in there, the margins are a little low too. We should see if there’s a way to increase that.. Cut staff or something.” Edward continued, with Miles following behind for a moment until they got to Larisa’s desk where he stopped and waited for them all to leave. He wouldn’t walk them out like he did Larisa each day. They knew where the exit was, they could find it themselves. “My staff are the best in the world Sir. Cutting them is the last thing I will do. I’d rather take a pay cut myself as I argued in the meeting today then cut anyone on my teams.” There was conviction in Miles’ voice this time, like he was gearing up for round two of a fight, but Edward just shook his head at him. It was a dismissal, not needing to go another round like they had earlier in the conference room. “As you clearly stated.” Edward finished, giving a quiet nod to Larisa at her desk before his gaze turned back to his son.
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“Enjoy your day.” “You as well Sir. Thank you for making the time to come today.” The pleasantries felt forced, like they had been said many times and had lost their meaning by this point. Miles waited until his father moved into the elevator himself and the doors closed behind them before he finally seemed to take a breath. The lobby was quiet again without the bustle of people and the cold stare that Edward employed and Miles couldn’t have been more ecstatic about it.
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“Thank you…” he said quietly, his tone shifting to a softer and kinder one than he had had to employ for the last five hours. “For holding down the fort today…How did my throne feel? Or did you have a moment to try it out?” A playful smirk rose on his face. He was finally able to relax a little. Finally able to let that guard down that he had had to employ the whole damn day in front of the sharks that he had to answer to. The meeting had gone well, despite the minor setbacks. There were always a few that disagreed with how Miles ran the company, and he always ended up having to argue his point to them. That was just how it went. However today’s meeting had gone on as smoothly as it could have with Larisa’s well made slides and reports for him to show and explain to the board. He’d even managed to impress a few of them and make them laugh in there, which for Miles was a damn blessing. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Feb-23 08:51 PM
Despite Her best efforts distracting her self didn't come as easy as she thought it would, trying to concentrate on any emails was futile, every time she thought she could get somewhere her eyes would move back to that conference door, wondering how it was going, of course she knew he did this thing all the time, this wasn't something new for him, but to see how anxious and nervous he was showed her that he at least didn't look forward to these, she sure he was scrutinised at every time for whatever presentation he brought forward, and she was almost certain that reprimand would come from his father. Running a hand down her face another big sigh leaving before the elevator pinged and she looked up, about to quickly jump from her chair and greet whoever the person was, assuming it was someone who was late for the meeting, when she saw Tristan however she settled back into that chair, she liked Tristan he was always so kind and understanding , at his question she sighed nodding her head towards the door down the corridor. " He has his conference this morning, he won't be available for a while Tristan…" seeing the man wince cause that frown to edge deeper across her face, even he knew how bad it was probably going to be for him, giving him a soft smile and a gentle nod in his direction she expressed she would once he was free before watching him depart, another sigh leaving her lips, she being ridiculous being this nervous for the man, this was his bread and butter, he did this all the time, and she knew he had all the resources he needed to put together a great slide, not that she was trying to blow her own trumpet, but she put together a half decent presentation one shd was proud of, so at least that helped, or she hoped it would. Some more time passed her pen tapping idly against the desk as her eyes scanned over the emails, she was barely reading any of them before she couldn't sit still anymore getting up from her desk she wandered over to the coffee machine,
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maybe a drink would settle her…hearing the elevator ping again she turned and noticed this time Dustin arriving, why was he here now? Her eyes followed him as be swiftly made his way to the conference room. " Dus-" she went to call him, not sure if he should be allowed in there before Miles opened the door and let him in, clearly there was a IT issue which made her wince, that's all he needed.
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-- She was just making her way back to her desk when he came out once more, his expression said enough and his words only made her wince before she waved back, not able to put the smile on her face that he did, the next few hours were torturous for her, she sat there listening with intent at anything she heard from the board room to try and get any kind of indication of what was going on in there, she heard laughter at one point which made those nerves settle a bit, that was good right? But not long after some more raised voices appeared to ring out, one of then Miles which made her wince. God how much longer… she groaned inwardly to herself, she couldn't handle the waiting around, it was all consuming, so when that conference door finally opened she felt relief wash over, getting up from her desk to walk around it, much like she did before she smiled warmly at each one who passed shaking hands of anyone who wanted to give her the time of day before her eyes fell to Edward as he came out of that room Alongside Miles, who still seemed as rigid and tense as when he went in, she stood a little straighter keeping her hands firmly at the front of her she didn't talk, simply listened to what was being said, her brows furrowing to hear the suggestion to cut staff…she had seen the slides she had seen the margins and knew they were perhaps not quite where they should be, but cutting staff wasn't the solution, there could be other means to do it…maybe she would look at it herself. When Edward got closer to make his leave she smiled bright for him, nodding her bead a little in respect for the man. " Have a good day Mr King…" she responded to his goodbyes before watching them all finally take there leave, leaving the two of them alone, she released her own deep breath the tension she wore slowly evaporated much like his did as she took s step back so she could perch against her desk, her arms wrapped around her waist. " No need to thank me, it's my job after all…" she spo
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ke softly, offering him a kind smile before his teasing words rang out and she released a soft laugh. " No, I didn't…its no fun miss behaving if no one is watching…" she teased the mischievous grin coming to her face shooting a wink towards him before that smile faltered just a little looking at him with a softer approach. " Did it go okay?.." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Feb-23 09:25 PM
”No, I didn’t… it’s no fun misbehaving if no one is watching…” Miles chuckled a little at her statement. Looking her over with a grin that would make a fox blush. He took her in, not like his father had with judgment or like she was beneath him, but as his equal. As someone he saw he could enjoy the company of, and as someone who thoroughly wanted to. “Careful now… if I catch you misbehaving… I might have to put you over my knee..” His voice was low and playful, just loud enough for her to catch the suggestion in his throat. Miles took a moment to admire her before him, unashamedly letting his gaze fall down her curves and then come right back up to her eyes. Never lingering over her for too long but certainly long enough to imply the approval he had for her. Of course, he couldn’t really act on that. It wouldn’t be appropriate. Wouldn’t be a good idea. Would be a line that he shouldn’t cross. Rules are made to be broken though… ”Did it go okay?..” “As well as it could have, probably better actually if I’m honest.” Miles said gently, leaning against her desk and stuffing his hands in his pockets for a moment. His jacket was unbuttoned, showing the gray vest underneath and the crisp white shirt that contrasted the warmth of the gray coloring. He ended up just closing his eyes for a moment, tilting his head back to face the ceiling of the office. There had been a couple hiccups, the mention of wanting a higher profit even though the company was in the green on all accounts. Greedy bastards… Miles had thought, his lip curling at the thought in irritation. Always wanting more, always wanting the profits for themselves to go higher. It was never enough, and Miles knew it never would be. It was just the nature of the beast, and while he knew that it didn’t mean he necessarily cared for it. “I hope you were able to take a break and get yourself lunch Larisa.” He said after a few moments, pushing off her desk lightly. He noted how she had seemed to be
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nervous. Had she worried about him? He’d done this meeting so many times. The biggest issue with the meeting was that even if the reports were excellent it didn’t always matter. Miles was living in his father’s shadow, and even if he had surely surpassed the man in wealth and stature Miles would never be Edward. He would always be compared to how ruthless Edward was, how he had driven the company from nothing and had handed the reins of it over to his arrogant, womanizing distraction of a son. Edward believed every word that came out of those tabloids, and any chance he got to chastise Miles about his sexual deviance, Edward took it. He used it as his own personal sword to stab and make tiny cuts at the man, who never defended himself nor blocked them. Death by a thousand cuts seemed a small price to pay to Miles to be left relatively alone for the most part. “Did anything happen while the meeting was going on? Anything I should know?” He doubted it, but as he only had a few hours left before tonight, he figured he would get a jumpstart on the rest of his work since he wouldn’t be touching it if he could help it this weekend. And certainly not tonight. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Feb-23 09:37 PM
careful now, I catch you miss behaving I might have to put you over my knee Those words, even though teasing sent the smallest of tremors through her at the sheer thought of it, what was meant as a teasing joke no doubt had her almost flustered, not that she showed it or at least she tried her best not to, chuckling soon after those eyes glimmering playfully up to him. " Is that a threat Mr King?..." she teased glad to see at least that he seemed more relaxed now he had left the boardroom, and in turn she could relax a bit more to, her arms unfolded and instead she reached back to clutch the desk edge to give her a bit more support as he came and joined her, her eyes following his movements, those hues gazing across his face and over his form almost identical to how he did a few moments ago with her. " I'm glad it went well…that's good…" she responded watching him tilt his head up, the sorrow she felt earlier returned, he didn't have to say anything she could almost see how draining this whole ordeal had to be for him, the pressure he must have on his shoulders, and not to mention all the other bullshit he had to deal with outside the office Well…some of it was his fault She thought to herself, especially when women were concerned, those snippets that made it to the paper was indeed his own doing, not that she thought it was right, but when you're a public figure much like he was being scrutinised for your every move was part and parcel with the job, unfortunately. I hope you were able to take a break and get lunch Larisa she winced at those words, she hadn't eaten, she didn't think she could have stomached anything, she didn't want to tell him that though, that the reason she didn't eat was because she was too nervous for him. " I didn't manage to, I wanted to be around in case the meeting ended, but its fine…I'll be fed well tonight, I'm cooking remember? So I know I'm going to have some incredible food, even if you doubt my culinary expertise " she te
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ased, shooting him another grin. Pushing herself of the desk she smoothed her dress down. " Tristan popped up, wants you to call him as soon as you get the chance to discuss a ad campaign, someone from your Italian branch called to for some figures they required to do some database analysis I managed to pull all that up for you and sent it over so you don't need to concern yourself with that, I've forwarded a few emails you need to address today before the trip tomorrow…other then that not to much to worry about for the rest of the day " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Feb-23 10:12 PM
”Is that a threat, Mr. King?” “It’s a promise…” He had purred back to her, giving a devilishly smooth wink in her direction before deciding that flustering her could wait til later. Besides that, the idea of bending her over had a bit of an effect on him too. His head immediately went to earlier when her fingers had played at the back of his in his hair, and that familiar shiver ran down his spine at the prospect of perhaps getting her to do that again. Still, tonight would come soon enough. He nodded as she rattled off the different things he’d missed because he’d had to be engrossed in that board meeting. Tristan he’d call first, before getting to the emails she mentioned. A more genuine smile crossed his lips at her, thankful she could handle the Italian office inquiry so well. Miles inwardly noted that he’d check the figures she sent just to be doubly sure but he had very little reason to doubt her work. Larisa had done well on those slides, they had impressed and were very easy to understand and relate to with the board this time around. He’d even made them laugh and most of them left happier than when they had arrived. That had to count for something, didn’t it? “Right. Well I for one am looking forward to your incredible food…” He said slowly, mirroring her movements a little when she had gotten off the desk. “Not sure if it’ll be fifty thousand pounds worth, but who knows… I skipped lunch today, so perhaps my hunger will be a bit biased.” He chuckled softly at her, before turning on his heel to head back into his office. With his hand on the handle he paused for a moment and turned his attention back to her.
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“Don’t forget. 4:30pm today. And you’ll want to look for the black and red car when I come to collect you later this evening.” Miles wasn’t sure if he’d see her again, considering he had a few things to finish up for the day and she was supposed to leave in just a couple hours. His chest swelled a little at the idea. Only a couple hours left and then he had some freedom. He could relax and let loose for the first time in a long time. It was like lunch had been just a taste and now he was salivating at the main course. The afternoon went by relatively quickly in comparison to the morning. It was like the world had gone from slow motion to fast forward, time whizzing by in a rush for the evening to arrive. Miles took the time to go over the emails she had mentioned, sending his different answers and checking over the database analysis that Larisa had mentioned earlier. For that he had simply called Caprese and asked if she had seen the report. To his delight and certainly not his surprise, Caprese confirmed over the phone that the analytics were spot on, and nothing on her end needed to be remedied which was incredibly relieving for Miles to hear.
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Right around 4:30pm, he was still working but knew time was up and he would have to call it there. Perhaps I can finish a few tasks on the flight tomorrow… He thought, standing himself up and readying himself to leave for the day. Miles hit the button for speed dial down to reception, not wanting to wait too long for Thomas to bring the Bentley around for him. “Yes Mr. King?” “Have my car brought around please. I’ll be leaving shortly.” “Of course sir.” With that, his jacket slung over his arm, Miles made his way to his office door, wondering if like yesterday Larisa would greet him at her desk. He was on cloud nine. The day was done, he was finally getting an escape from his strict corporate reality, and he’d be enjoying one of his favorite meals this evening with someone who helped him relax and unwind. What could really go wrong. Connor… The name was sour on his mind, even thinking about it made him wince with an unfelt pain. He’d nearly forgotten about the boyfriend, how attached she was to him, and how she hadn’t wanted to talk this morning about how everything had gone or how the boy had taken it. Boy... That was an accurate term his mind used for him, the bitter taste of it felt right even if it perhaps tasted a bit more jealous than he had initially thought. It still confused him but he didn’t want the image of some sorry excuse for a man weighing him down. Instead his mind turned to the bet, and the stakes on the line with it. And ultimately, what he knew would come of it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Feb-23 05:06 AM
"Oh you are?...Here's me thinking you'd be mentally preparing yourself to hate it just so you don't lose, you don't seem like the type of man who likes to lose a bet Mr King…." She teased at his comment about her food, she had to admit she was nervous for that, not that she didn't know how to do this meal with her eyes shut, but it was going to be in a kitchen she wasn't familiar with, a kitchen that belonged to him, and knowing he would be around no doubt when she cooked was what made her nervous, he was awfully distracting it seemed, she did however roll her eyes at his comment over the money. " Well I guess we will see later won't we?.." she teased though she felt her stomach clench thinking about it, she still had Connor on her back, that guilt she felt was slowly depleting right now, slowly becoming just a dull thought in the back of her mind, but once she got home… Stepping round her desk she was about to take a seat before his next words rolled out, peering over to him she felt that uncertainty wash over again, pushing it away she didn't show him those emotions instead smiling over to him to mask them. " I'll be sure to look out for it…" she commented before he vanished back into his office, the instant he vanished her face dropped plonking her self down in her chair she simply closed her eyes her fingers coming to pinch the bridge of her nose, she felt so conflicted in that moment, she knew her loyalty just be with Connor, they were after all still a couple even if she didn't feel they were, even if she knew deep down there was nothing left there to salvage, her guilt for what had happened kept her there, and being honest with herself she wondered if she would ever truly have the strength to walk away, her eyes then moved over to Miles door her face softening to think about him, maybe now she could find the strength…maybe. The next few hours passed quickly she immersed herself in the work she needed to do so she wouldn't have to think about it over t
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he next few days, she even got the files prepared for Monday so when she got into the office she could send them straight over to him ready for the week ahead, finally finished with what she needed to do and just in time peeking down at the clock at the computer seeing it was 4.25pm she decided that was enough for the day, switching of her computer she got up from the desk grabbing everything she needed, those nerves rolling through her once more to head home, but she was determined today she would keep to the plan he was going to pick her up, she was going to go. She was just placing her bag on her shoulder when she heard the gentle click of his office door, peeking up she noticed him standing there, grabbing her cardigan she wore that money she draped it over her arm . " Well I have to say I'm impressed Mr King,you finished dead on time, seems someone is eager to leave today?..I wonder why " She teased stepping round the desk to join him, it was easier to do this, to joke and tease it distracted her from everything she needed distracting from, that's why she enjoyed his company so much, he made her forget everything, everything that had consumed her for six months, it was addictive to be around someone who did that. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Feb-23 08:15 AM
Miles couldn’t help the contented chuckle that left his lips as he came out of his office to hear the teasing voice of his PA. Casually, he ran his hand through his hair a moment as he made his way towards her desk, stopping just shy to wait for her to finish packing up her things for the night. “Well if you must know Ms. Bechtel…” he said in almost a cheerful voice. “I happen to have a very special guest coming by tonight… and since I regretfully missed lunch today, I’m looking forward to a fabulous dinner.” Miles teased her back, watching carefully as she pulled her cardigan over her arm and moved around her desk. The pair of them worked so well, it was easy to tease her, easy to talk to her. More so than he thought it would be. As the pair of them made their way to the elevator, Miles reached out to call the lift for them both. “What about you? Anything special you’ve got planned for this weekend?” He asked, a sly smirk on his face knowing exactly where she would be this weekend. He’d been looking forward to the acquisition this weekend for months, even more so that he was actually bringing a plus one with him. Why do that exactly? It wasn’t like they were together, and she worked for him. Miles just couldn’t explain it. After that lunch on Tuesday, he just felt compelled to show her the other side. Show Larisa that there was more to her life than just work and going home to a man that didn’t seem to appreciate her. He wanted to know more, wanted to really dive deep into her, and he was just hoping that she would let him.
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The doors soon opened, letting them both in and taking them down to the lobby like they had done so many times now. This just felt right, not only polite on Miles’ part walking out with her. Maybe it was because it was her, or maybe it was because this was her first week here and he wanted to give her a good impression of him just like how she wanted to do the same. Miles couldn’t really say. All he knew was he was glad to not be walking out alone, each night like he had been for months. Every night when he did leave the office, would be late and dark. Poor Thomas would stay as late as he could and on nights where Miles was particularly late coming out, he’d just send the poor boy home and stay the night at the office. Thomas had a young family after all, and Miles didn’t feel right keeping him from them. The idea of going back to the dark and lonesome walks to his car on his own were cold ones. Ones he didn’t like the idea of anymore. It hadn’t bothered him until this point, but Miles recognized at least that he was enjoying the little chats he had with Larisa walking her to her car. He just hoped it wasn’t one sided.
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“He wasn’t rude to you, was he?” Miles asked suddenly, his mind turning to earlier in the day when his father had come to the office for the board meeting. His brow furrowed a little at the thought, not meaning to let his mood sour thinking about it. It was more the principle of it. While Miles respected his father and worked hard to impress and show that he was capable of running the family business well enough or better than him, Edward King was far more cold than Miles could be. He also could be subtly snarky and condescending, something that Miles knew all too well and wouldn’t appreciate him doing so to any of his staff, Larisa included. “I hope nothing he said or did upset you…” He continued, the hint of an irritated growl on his tone at the very idea. Living in that man’s shadow was stifling, and there were times that Miles just wished that Edward would back off and actually retire like he said he would. He would never admit that of course outloud, as that would be disrespectful to the senior board member, but it was something that Miles hoped for. It would show that he respected Miles and trusted him to run the company without his overbearing supervision. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Feb-23 08:51 AM
She grinned wide as he continued that tease, her heels pattering against the glossy tiles beneath her feet walking side by side towards the elevator. " Oh a special guest huh? And a meal?..someone is truly spoiling you tonight….lupo fortunatoLucky wolf" she teased a small chuckle leaving her lips, stepping closer to the elevator she leaned the left side of her frame against the cold wall, pulling her arms around her waist remaining this way until the elevator pinged, pushing her self of the wall she went to step in before his question hit her ears, grinning slyly she turned her head peeking over her shoulder at him before finally repositioning herself to lean against the elevator wall.. " Well I'm working unfortunately, apparently I need to fly to some warm European country with my boss, I mean honestly the cheek of the man wanting to take me somewhere like that! Oh and guess what else??.." she said, waving her hand in a rather dramatic fashion. " The man has the audacity to make me cook him dinner tonight, apparently he doesn't believe I'm a good cook, can you believe that?..the Cheek of him .." she huffed playfully, shaking her head, trying so desperately hard not to let the smile she was holding back split her face in half. " Honestly, what I have to endure from this man is borderline HR worthy. Let me tell you, you're so lucky you don't have to deal with him as often as I do, he would drive you utterly insane " Her words were filled with mischief, that smile simply unable to be contained anymore, rupturing against her face like a rainbow in the rain, a smile that could light up any darkened room with its beauty " It's just a good job. I'm patient and understanding, isn't it Mr King?...." Her head tilted back against the elevator, those playful hues watching him intently, this was so easy, so simple, there game was so easy to manoeuvre each one bouncing of the other, she couldn't remember a time she felt as comfortable with a man like she did with h
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im, and in the length of time it took to become that way, her gaze turning soft at her own thoughts, she was looking forward to this weekend, but that didn't mean she was nervous, the more time she spent alone with him, the more she enjoyed it and craved more, she knew that was trouble and knew she shouldn't be encouraging this, but she couldn't stop herself, that voice in her head telling her to back of and be professional was drifting further and further into the back of her mind, and there was no determination there to will it back. He wasn't Rude to you, was he? His question hit her out of nowhere, and for a moment she pondered who he was talking about, was he referring to his father or Connor, her face twisted at just the sheer thought of his name before she figured he was referring to his father seeing how he had found them talking together, she hadn't missed the way he jumped over quickly to usher him on, once again protecting her from the lions den, the growl that came from him , clearly demonstrating anger if he did made her push her self of the elevator coming over to give his arm a soft squeeze. " Don't go fretting about that, he didn't do anything to upset me, besides, you forget i grew up surrounded by these types of men Miles, I know how to handle them…" she teased her eyes scanning down his frame as if punctuating that he was included in that, before they came back to meet his eyes, incase her eyes didn't do it her next words would certainly express what she meant. " All of them…" she teased before the lift doors pinged pulling her self away the doors swooshed open turning herself round she started walking out , not to quick so he could join her on the walk outside his building. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Feb-23 09:35 AM
That playful tone in her voice was soothing to hear. He knew she had been playing with him and could almost hear how difficult it was for her to keep herself from smiling or laughing out loud. Miles enjoyed their little game. Their little tit for tat and banter back and forth. “The nerve of him.” He’d commented quietly, just letting her continue on in her facade. He didn’t know why but he enjoyed hearing her complain in this playful way. It was fun for him, imagining this overbearing boss of hers that was causing her so much strife, and yet she had no problem telling him exactly about it. The game was fun and in a way cathartic. It allowed Miles to see a side to her that he got the feeling she didn’t show often, or at least wasn’t able to. They fell so easily into this role of colleagues discussing their other egos. It wasn’t just that either, Larisa lit up the room with her smile, with her laugh, with the way her sense of humor shone brightly when it was allowed to. It was easy to slip into a comfortable silence just to hear her speak. Just to hear her happy. So why he had to go and ruin it by letting his mind wander to the afternoon’s events Miles didn’t know. ”Don’t go fretting about that, he didn’t do anything to upset me.” That’s good… Miles thought, remaining quiet as she continued on. Stating how she grew up surrounded by the type of man that Edward King was. She was used to handling the egos and the temperaments of men like that he supposed. His eyes drifted down to his arm, his head turning to follow as she took hold of his arm softly. The contact was appreciated at least, and Miles gave a quiet nod to her in acknowledgement. He should have known that she wouldn’t be scared off that easily, If the way she worked and acted with him was any indication of that.
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“I’m very sure you can…” He said softly, fully allowing that smirk to rise on his face at her. “I’d be interested to see, just how well you handle me…” The gentle chuckle that escaped his tease couldn’t be helped. She had the uncanny ability to pull him back from the more irritating and darker thoughts he had. Was able to pull him from the seriousness of the day when it was necessary and back into their playful little game of cat and mouse. As the doors opened and the lobby came into view, Miles simply walked out with her, following along easily at her side. His gaze moved briefly outside and the stark black Bentley came into view waiting outside. It looked freshly washed and Miles was sure that Thomas had taken care to detail it as well while he was out today. On their way towards the door, after giving a quiet good night to the evening receptionist, Miles’ phone went off in his pocket. Out of habit, he pulled the device out and checked the message that he’d gotten. His face fell a little but he didn’t let the message bother him too much. It was something Miles had expected by this point, and it was too late to do anything further about it. Without a word he let the phone slide back into his pocket and turned his attention back to Larisa, holding the door open for her and escorting her outside. “Well, if you find yourself in the position of needing an escape from your dreary evening…Just give me a call, I’ll happily pick you up..Agnellino.” He mentioned gently to her, walking steadily towards her car as if he had the path to it memorized. He knew her car and had it etched in his memory, coming up to the jaguar quietly. This was the part he dreaded a little, wishing her a good evening. Even though he’d be seeing her again in just a couple hours time. Once he’d gotten himself home and gotten what he needed to pick her up again. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Feb-23 09:54 AM
I'd be very happy to see just how you handle me… That teasing song, and the dark playfulness caused her to chuckle again, tugging the bag up her shoulder a bit more securely as they walked, peering up she gave a soft wave to the receptionist finding she missed seeing Rosie there, that girl was amusing especially in the way she reacted to Miles, thinking of her flushed and nearly falling of her chair gave her another bright smile shaking her head, no wonder the man had such a engorged Ego when he had all this woman tripping over themselves for a bit of a attention, the thought causing her own mind to think of how How are you any different? She silently thought to herself, here she was teasing and toying with him, laughing ag his jokes and sending some of her own his way, she was not really any different to them, only difference was she wasn't desperately trying to get his clothes of and take him to bed, her body betraying those thoughts though as that soft tug in her stomach bubbled furiously within her causing her to inwardly curse at herself. "Stop it Larisa, you're a grown woman not a fluttering teenager!* Her eyes caught a glimmer of the Bentley coming into view, it shone with a perfect sheen the sun dancing over the paintwork, it felt warmer outside tonight then previously nights, the wind didn't even feel that cool which was a welcomed treat from the cold miserable weather they had previously, she just hoped the weather stayed this way, especially for the flight, that thought alone sent nerves rocketing through her, quickly pushing it away, she couldn't think about that, she still had to sort her situation with Connor first, his name sending a nervousness through her that simply wouldn't settle, she was dreading going home, dreading seeing him, knowing full just how he was going to be, his irrational almost possessive nature to keep her right there with him was overbearing, she hated it…and yet she did very little about it, even bending over backwards t
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o keep him happy, not able to bare the guilt she felt when she didn't…especially knowing he was this way because of her. Miles soon took those thoughts away when his voice rang out, realising she was at her car she almost seemed puzzled how she got there, her mind so preoccupied with her thoughts she walked without even paying much mind to it, grasping her keys from her back she turned to look at him offering him another smile. " Oh I will do, I'm sure you would come rescue me like the Knight in shining armour that you are Mr King…." She teased, her face however faltered, thoughts of going home were all consuming here and she sighed deeply. " Miles….I need you to do me a favour…" she asked him cautiously, swallowing a little at what she was about to say, but she knew that if her resolve to leave depleted if she truly let Connor get to her, perhaps this would be the only way she would. " If I'm not out of the house by 7.10pm …Come and get me, can you do that?.." she asked him her eyes scanning his almost pleading with him, she needed this, she needed this break, this rest from her life over the last six months…but she also knew her will to make it happen wasn't there sometimes, the guilt ate her up and she simply couldn't do it, but somehow if he was there, if he was outside that door …she knew she would have the strength to do it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Feb-23 10:20 AM
She had seemed fairly quiet on their walk out, though Miles barely registered how quickly they got to her car this time around himself. Perhaps it was just the light conversation or the warmth of the evening, or maybe it was because they’d walked this path consistently the last few days that Miles just didn’t realize how close they were until they were there. ”I’m sure you would come rescue me like the knight in shining armor that you are Mr. King.” “Naturally.” He said with an arrogant self centered shrug. Though there was truth behind it. If she had been in trouble, or really needed rescuing, he couldn’t help but think that he would go to take her from that situation. Remove her from whatever was upsetting or hurting her. He certainly could be a knight if he truly wanted to be; he had plenty of horses in his garage at home to fit the bill at least. ”Miles… I need you to do me a favor…” The quiet in her voice was loud, and his face let a small frown take over the smile he’d had before. It was clear whatever she was going to ask of him, he should take seriously with the way she had said it so cautiously. What was on her mind that she was so worried about? What had come up in her thoughts that troubled her? “Anything My Lady…” He answered, attempting to continue the play of being seen as a knight, noble and honorable to her. There was a hint of seriousness though, even as he addressed Larisa so formally. Whatever Miles was to hear next, he was sure that he could handle it. Whatever favor she happened to have for him. ”If I’m not out of the house by 7:10pm… come and get me, can you do that?” That wasn’t what he thought she’d ask. Why wouldn’t she come out when he got there to pick her up? What would be holding her back? Or rather, who would be He thought, and Miles could feel his blood churn irritably at the thought. He didn’t need to guess who might try to keep her from leaving her own home. Miles wondered if Connor would physically hold her, preve
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nting her from leaving. Even become violent if she tried to. With the way she was asking him to basically come to fetch her if she didn’t have the ability to come out on her own, Miles could only come to that conclusion. What else did he have to go off of? “Of course Larisa.” His tone was changed, far more serious and no longer playful. It was calm and reflected the warmth of the weather around them, even though his insides were tightening painfully at the idea of letting her go home at all now. Maybe I shouldn’t let her go home… if she’s not going to be able to leave again.. Miles thought, but he dismissed it as soon as it came. She had to have time to get her things for the weekend. She had to have time in case there was anything else she needed to take care of before she’d be gone. It was only fair for her, even if Miles didn’t really like the idea anymore. Gently, his hand came forward and placed his fingers lightly against her cheek and jaw. It wasn’t overbearing, though Miles was searching her eyes for an answer he wasn’t sure she’d give to him. “You have my number…” He said quietly, a stern seriousness in his voice. “If anything happens… or there is the threat of it… send me a message, and I’ll get you without hesitation… Not just for tonight.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Feb-23 10:37 AM
She searched his face after she asked her question wondering if he would indeed do what she asked, maybe it was to much to ask him to get involved, this wasn't his problem, she wasn't his problem, and yet here she was burdening him with it, she felt incredibly selfish then, he bad enough to deal with without her mess of a life as well, here he was trying to build a empire, trying to please people around him , the stresses his international business caused him to, and here she was adding more pressure to his plate…and yet even more selfishly she hoped he would, with him she felt a lot stronger, more determined, more strong willed, it was pathetic really that she allowed a man to strip her of her natural self, something she could no longer be around him. Of course Larisa… she felt a plumb of air leave her lungs as he said he would, already feeling more settled knowing he would indeed come for her, not that she thought Connor would ever get violent with her, the man didn't have a violent bone in his body, but she knew his guilt trips had a way to really get to her, to really second guess what she wanted, had the ability to stop her from doing what she wanted because she felt so compelled to keep him happy. " Thank you Miles…." She whispered up to him, grateful that he did not question her request, that he would just do it without even a hint of wanting to know why. Suddenly his fingers rose and gently caressed the skin of her jaw and cheek, a shattered breath left her lungs closing her eyes to simply relish in that contact, even if It was only brief before she opened her eyes once again to peer towards him, a soft smile finally returned to her features. " I know you would…I know…" she whispered before she finally pulled away, unlocking her car door and opening it, turning her head to allow her gaze to fall to him one more time. " I'll see you later, don't be late Mr King…" she teased before finally allowing herself to slip into the car, she peered out the dr
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ivers side window watching as he walked towards that Limo, she felt her stomach clenching, she wished she had brought her stuff to work, that she wouldn't have to go back home, it would of been so much easier if she didn't finally switching on her engine she placed her belt on before finally pulling out of the car park and heading to the one place she really didn't want to go….home. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Feb-23 12:15 PM
“I wouldn’t dream of it Ms. Bechtel.” Miles said gently, stepping back to allow her into her car. Part of him hated the idea that her car could start. That its tires weren’t worn, or that the engine was sound enough to turn over. If her car didn’t work, then he simply couldn’t use it to leave. The fact that the car looked safe to drive and likely was should have given him peace of mind, but it just made him wish it was anything but that. He’d waited til she got into her car, before turning and making his way back to the Bentley that sat patiently for him. Thomas stood with the door open waiting for him to enter, and with one final look back at her, Miles slowly stepped into the back of the car. As soon as the back door closed and the car began to pull forward, he let out a deep rolling sigh. Why he was getting involved so intimately like this was dangerous territory. Something he told himself he wouldn’t do. Something he had sworn to never let happen to him. And yet here he was, chasing a beautiful, intelligent, playful woman who found him to be just as much of a delight as he did for her. At least, he hoped so anyway. “She seems awful nice Sir” Miles heard Thomas say, looking up at him from the rear view mirror. Miles just nodded quietly, a soft hint of a smile on his face. “She very much is Thomas.” “She your new assistant?” He asked, and Miles just nodded at the man’s question. “I hope she stays…” Thomas said in almost a dreamy voice as he took the car through traffic. “Been a long time since I’ve seen you smile Sir.” Miles blinked a little in surprise at Thomas’s assessment, before recognizing that he was probably right. There were no words that he could express so he just nodded and let his attention fall out the window, watching the traffic go by as he made his way back to his penthouse home.
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Once Miles was home, he dismissed Thomas for the night. He’d get a message when his services were needed again to pick them up in the morning for their flight out. Miles wasn’t sure what time yet, but that wasn’t new for the driver. He’d worked with Miles for years at this point and knew that being on call was just part of the job. The penthouse was a flurry of activity when Miles stepped inside, a delivery driver there ready for his signature on the items he’d ordered while his maid staff were putting the grocery items away. He hadn’t been sure what exactly she would need, so Miles spent enough to make sure that she had whatever she could want. It didn’t take long for every invoice to be checked and every signature to be acquired before his house became silent again. Looking at his watch, he had just enough time left to change out of the stuffier suit into something a little more casual. It was after business hours after all, so he didn’t feel the need to wear a suit when picking up Larisa. Miles pulled his warm gray suit off, something a little more formal that he’d wear on board meeting days specifically, and picked through his closet for something else. He ended up on a dark pair of jeans, a deep maroon v-necked shirt and a black blazer instead to wear. After sprucing up his hair and cleaning up the edge of his jawline on his face, Miles looked back at himself in the mirror and immediately felt a wave of confusion roll over him. This was his personal assistant, not some date, and yet here he was preening himself like a peacock ready for the dance.
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“What are you doing Miles…” He asked his reflection, feeling the cold dread of worry wash over him a moment. This started as a fun wager, just something he’d said offhandedly to tease her with. Said without really thinking, and now not only was he going to pick her up for the challenge he had thrown down but he was also taking her away with him this weekend. Something that he desperately needed. She seemed to need it too… For a moment he thought that he had overstepped. He certainly had. She’d been with the company less than a week, and he was already taking her away on a trip and giving to her more than what he’d ever intended for a personal assistant. Still, that little voice in his head kept saying things to dispute his worries. Her opinion has value, and could be beneficial on the trip. She seemed to need the trip just like he did. If she didn’t want to go… then she would have said so. That was the nail in the coffin. The final thought that purged the rest of his worries aside. Larisa was a lot of things; beautiful, smart, funny, a little sarcastic and kind but one thing that she did not strike him as was someone who couldn’t say no. If she really didn’t want to go, if that was truly something she found displeasure in, then Miles was convinced that she would have told him so. He wasn’t her significant other. He was just her boss, and she had told him no on multiple occasions. Their shouting match at each other the other night proved she didn’t have a problem speaking out if she really felt the need to.
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With that small piece of reassurance, Miles made his way back down to the carpark, settling into the designated car he’d chosen for the evening and letting the thing glide out towards Larisa’s. He knew where she lived, as when she had applied he had to go over all her personal information. It hadn’t been hard to get her file from Julia and her home address afterwards. Miles just leaned back in the jet black seats of the car, making his way there with a bit more of a bounce to him. Tonight would just be fun. It would be relaxing for the both of them. Something that they both seemed to need desperately, whether that was from one another or not. At just about 6:55pm, Miles pulled in front of her home. The crimson and black Lamborghini gleaming in the evening light. The engine for it roared as it approached and gave a chest vibrating rumble as he left the car running waiting for Larisa to come outside. It had seemed only appropriate, for the big bad wolf to arrive in a Lamborghini, and he chuckled at himself at the joke of it. After a moment or two, just as the time hit 7pm, Miles shut the car off and swung open the vertical wing door on the driver’s side before stepping out. His frame leaned against the car quietly, looking up at her door with his legs crossed at the ankles. The soft gleam of the black and gold Rolex he wore played in the dying daylight as he turned his wrist to check the time. “Alright Larisa… you’ve got Ten minutes…” The big bad wolf was here to pick up his little lamb @Amari The Car
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Feb-23 01:29 PM
Larisa didn't know how long she sat in that driveway when she did eventually pull into her drive, the engine still running her hands clutching that steering wheel as if she was holding onto it for dear life, this was ridiculous, to see how she was, the confident sassy perhaps sometimes over the top PA that Miles was used to was not the woman in the car now as he glanced up at her perfectly quaint home, a place that filled her heart with so much joy at one point, now just filled her with dread, a few more moments passed before she got the nerves to switch the engine of to her car, pulling the keys out she stepped out of the car reaching into grab her purse, flicking her wrist up she checked the time 5.15pm…christ she spend to much time in that car, but the less time she spent in this house the better it would be for her… Reaching the door she popped the key into the door opening it up she stepped inside instantly hit with the noise from the TV, stepping in she closed the door softly behind her peering into the lounge she noticed Connor sat there with his headphones on gazing at the TV, she wondered if he had even seen her at this point or even heard her coming through the door, popping her keys down she had a mind to just head upstairs get changed and make sure she had everything she needed, but despite how much she willed herself to do it she simply couldn't with a sigh she stepped into the lounge. "Hey…." She called out to him watching as his eyes diverted from the TV up to her briefly before back to the screen one more time not even making a single attempt to talk to her which caused her to frown. "What So your not talking to me?.." she asked carefully, there wasn't any anger to her tone, not yet anyway even if she wanted there to be, Connor shrugged his eyes laser focused on the TV.
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-- "What's the point Larisa, not like you're going to listen anyway" he grumbled, clear annoyance in his voice, her face edged into a harder frown then, she wasn't going to bother talking to him then if he wasn't going to talk to her, frankly this would be easier..a easier way to get out without his sympathy pleas and begs to get her to stay, removing her shoes in the hall she wasted no time in making her way upstairs and into their bedroom, grabbing the case she moved it over to double check everything and to ensure she had everything she needed for the weekend away, she was pretty satisfied she had, but she double checked anyway, she felt that doubt, that guilt creeping in and she shook it away quickly.No…Stop it Larisa… she told her self silently, grasping the clothes of her drawers that she had gotten out the night before and made her way into the en-suite bathroom, unzipping the dress she allowed it to drop to the floor before grabbing her trousers and only then did she notice Connor in the doorway leaning on the frame, she paused getting dressed standing in her underwear instinctively bringing the clothes she was wearing up against her frame, she could easily see the hurt in his gaze then and that caused that bout of guilt to rush over again. "Conn-" "How long are you going for?" His voice prevented her from saying else she might of said, grasping high waisted faded blue jeans she quickly put them on, somehow she felt uncomfortable standing there like that with him in the doorway, which seemed ludicrous considering he was her boyfriend. "I'll be back Sunday…" she said cautiously watching the frown deepen on his face, she sighed putting the white vest on then with a thin strap tucking it into her jeans, before she walked over to him carefully. "Connor…look at me…" she said gently, his eyes diverted away from her then gazing across the room anywhere so he didn't have to look at her. "And this Is work? Are you going for work?" he asked and she p
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aused in her answer, well yes it was work, but the more she thought about it she wasn't going for work…not really…she was going because she wanted to be with him and that made her swollen a lump in her throat, what was she doing? She knew this was wrong, she shouldn't be doing thud, but even as her mind told her that, her body was screaming at her to shut up, she needed to go…she needed to be with him. "Y-Yes…it's work Connor…" she said gently, he sighed again folding his arms over his chest picking idly at his shirt, his eyes glancing down at his feet "I just….I dunno, you haven't left me before, not since…" he started causing Larisa to suck in a deep breath as that situation was pulled straight into her mind , her heart clenching in her chest to remember that day, what all this stemmed from . " I…I know…" she said trying to keep the quiver from her voice, already she could feel that resolve to leave starting to vanish, seeing his almost scared expression had her panicked…but she swallowed it away, she couldn't allow him to do what he always did, which was this…the same scenario just like always, the guilt tripping the pulling on her heart in a attempt to keep her there, an attempt that normally worked, but not today…
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-- "You'll be fine, it's just a few days. I'll be home on Sunday..I told you to get T…" Connors eyes flicked up to her then his brows knitted together before he interrupted her again. "Why are you suddenly so hell bent on this trip Larisa? You never cared for them before?" he said faint annoyance in his own tone then causing her to sigh deeply making her way out of the bathroom and into the bedroom checking the time 6.50pm he would be here soon, that thought made her heart pound even harder in her chest, red and black car She kept saying to herself peeking out the bedroom window not noticing anything yet she turned back to Connor. " I've just started this job Connor, it's important to me to show dedication, this is a good job, a job that pays me well, I thought you'd understand that…" she said gathering up her grey knitted cardigan she tossed it on, her hand coming up to the tight bun she was wearing not able to stand how tight it was against her head now she pulled it free allowing her locks to fall in gentle waves around her shoulder, Connor huff then shaking his head "It's a job Larisa…just a job, why Is this taking priority over everything?" "Everything Connor or just you?.." she found herself spitting at him, causing his face to twist into a perplexed expression. "Just me?...That's how it is now?*" he spat right back, she sighed deeply, grabbing her case. " I'm not discussing this anymore Connor…" she said with defiance before heading down the stairs, this was easier, arguing was easier..reaching the bottom she put her case by the door before heading into the kitchen grabbing up her purse she moved into the cupboard to grasp her passport out placing it quickly in her bag before she heard the deep rumble of a engine and felt those nerves shoot up her, was that him? She turned towards the front door and watched as Connor instantly went to the window. She closed her eyes quickly knowing he was about to go see who was out there. She headed down
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the small corridor peeking up at the time it was 7pm it had to be him, she didn't even wanna look she just wanted to get out of there before suddenly Connor emerged .
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-- "Larisa please…" His beg rang out, her hand pausing on the door handle wincing at the plea in his voice, her hand trembling on that doorknob her eyes closed, she felt that rush go through her that was almost suffocating, she couldn't look at him, if she did she knew she wouldn't be leaving that house, pushing herself forward she pushed the front door open and was instantly met with Miles leaning against that car, her breath almost catching at how he looked standing there, his arms folded his presence giving her a sense of calm, a sense of relief, but above all else he gave her strength to continue those steps out of the door with the intent on heading completely down the drive before Connor soon emerged coming out behind her. "Wait…wait…." he called, reaching out to take her hand. He tugged her back a little causing her body to twist so she was gazing back at him. "Connor…I…" His hands came up to instantly grasp her cheeks to keep her face there, his fingers not hard pressing into her face his eyes tracing her face. "I'm sorry…okay?..." he said suddenly making her blink a few times, he was apologising? He wasn't begging her anymore? He wasn't attempting to keep her there? Confusion rocked over her face at his sudden change in demeanour. "Your right this is important, your job is important….I know that…look I…when you get back…were talk properly okay?..." he whispered down to her, it suddenly occurred to her that maybe seeing Miles had caused this sudden change of demeanour, what did he expect was going to happen now? They were going to try and get back to normal? Is that what he was referring to? She sighed deeply before she nodded up to him, one hand coming up to grasp his wrist in an attempt to keep him calm like he was . "Y-Yeah…Okay…" she said her words perhaps showing the confusion rocking her mind, and before she even knew what was going on he bent down and captured her lips, her eyes widened at the sudden act, feeling his hands pull rou
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nd her face and into her hair almost dragging her body towards him even if she didn't want to be, her hands hadn't moved and if Miles could see her he would of seen the kiss was not returned by her, if anything her mind was a damn roller coaster of emotions that Miles was even witnessing this before Connor pulled away his arms wrapping around her and bringing her in close. "Have a good trip okay?..." he whispered into the crook of her neck, though his eyes were firmly trained on the man across from them, his eyes staring daggers into him, before he eventually pulled back from her that gaze changing instantly so she wouldn't see it. "I'll see you Sunday…" he whispered before reluctantly he released her and stepped away though he made no attempt to go inside instead he leaned against the door frame his eyes still very much trained on Miles. The second Larisa was released she quickly turned herself round and headed towards where Miles was, dragging that case behind her to where he was waiting, she felt this sudden awkwardness over come her that he had witnessed that display of emotion from Connor something he did very rarely and something she certainly wasn't expecting, but she didn't want that, she didn't want this trip to start like that. "You sure you brought a flashy enough car Mr King?.." she whispered to him not getting too close, very aware that Connor was still behind her, not hearing the door to the house close. " Let's just go, yeah?.." she said quickly not wanting him to say anything to him, not sure if he would feel the need to, all she knew was she wanted to get out of there in case he started again. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Feb-23 02:54 PM
Miles sat outside as patient as he could be. His fingers lightly fiddled with his blazer ever so often, straightening it out or removing a piece of hair or jacket fuzz that happened from time to time. Nearly every minute he would look down at his watch. 7:01pm. A deep inhale rolled out as a loud impatient exhale. He felt like he had been standing there waiting for hours, when it’d only really been sixty seconds. Why was time so torturous like this? It certainly was unnecessary. Some kind of joke from a deity that had far too much time on their hands to torture him. There was a shuffle at one point, the curtains of the window moved at the house, and his eyes darted up just in time to see a blonde haired man pulling away from the frame. He was quickly out of sight before Miles could really get a good look at him. Another check at his watch. 7:04pm. What if something had happened? What if he was keeping her in the house like she was afraid of? What if ten minutes was too long to wait… A feeling of dread was coursing through him now. Time was going far too slow, and the normally serene street where the home was located felt foreboding and filled him with an uneasy churn in his stomach. It growled angrily as if to relay this information but Miles soon realized it was just because he hadn’t eaten yet today. He’d skipped lunch earlier and breakfast had been a hot black cup of coffee.
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Don’t be an idiot Miles… she’s fine… he wouldn’t dare… He thought, relaxing a little against that car, those dark eyes of his trained on the front door of the house. A quiet breeze ruffled through his hair a little, tussling that just fucked perfection he’d worked on to keep it somewhat presentable. Slowly he let his hand drag through his hair as if trying to fix it, but it really was just to settle the nerves he was feeling bubble up his spine. What was taking her so long? 7:06pm This is the right house right? Shit he hadn’t even thought about that. His GPS had pointed him here, but he hadn’t thought to check it. Perhaps he’d pulled up in front of the wrong house on the same street, or even the completely wrong street in general? His eyes moved away from the door just briefly to take a quick look around. Anything to tell him he was in the right place. It was good he had taken the time then to walk her to her car as often as he had. Seeing the Jag in the driveway was a welcome relief, knowing not only did she drive home safely, but she was home. This was the right address. He just had to keep waiting. 7:07pm. ”Wait..wait…” It wasn’t Larisa’s voice that he heard, but a man’s. A begging, whiny one at that, and Miles couldn’t help turning his head to the door and to the noise that rang out from the open entryway. His heart could felt like it did a damn flip, seeing Larisa in more casual attire. She was beautiful in her dresses and business clothes but there was a laid back beauty about just looking comfortable. For a moment he had every intention of remaining at the car, not wanting to get involved with Larisa and certainly not wanting to get into Connor’s space. Miles wasn’t sure he’d be able to keep his tongue civil if the man said a word to him. However, watching him reach for Larisa’s arm and grab hold of her wrist made the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. Who the hell did this Boy think he was, grabbing her like that? *It’s not like she’s
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It was that voice that kept his rear planted against the car, but his eyes never left Connor’s. There was a challenge there, a disdain that was being shot at Miles and the man just gave the blonde a cold threatening smirk. Slowly it faltered into more of a frown as he watch Connor take Larisa by the face, speaking with her quietly, too much so that Miles couldn’t quite make it out. Not that it mattered. He didn’t like the fact that Connor was so close to her. That he was whispering to her. That he was touching her. Kissing Her. The fury that boiled just under the surface of Miles’ skin could have set his whole car on fire. It was clear to him from across the driveway that the kiss was one sided, but that didn’t matter in the moment. The fact that Connor had decided right then, in front of him, to show Miles exactly who Larisa belonged to was infuriating. What was worse, was Miles knew that it was all just for show for him. Connor was just doing it because Miles was standing there. Because Miles couldn’t and wouldn’t have looked away. The glare in Connor’s face was all the evidence needed for Miles to confirm that. Fucking prat…We’ll see about that.. Miles growled to himself, his shoulders stiff and a look of murderous intent flashing across those dark dangerous eyes. They were cold, calculating, as if he was already planning for the fight that would come and making sure he knew what moves to put on the board to win.
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When Larisa was finally released, Miles attempted to soften his face at her. It wasn’t her fault that her boyfriend was a giant jealous boy that had no right to lay claim to her. It’s not like you have a right either Miles… “I had to make sure you recognized the car didn’t I?” Miles responded quietly, but making sure it wasn’t too quiet for the eavesdropping Connor to hear. He slid himself off the car, reaching down to open her handle and lifting the vertical opening door open for her. In more a dramatic fashion then he likely had to, Miles bowed respectfully to her, even bending an arm at his midsection and taking a step back in the process. “Your chariot, My Agnellino” He whispered the little pet name, not daring to allow Connor the luxury of learning it, his eyes glancing toward the man with a loathing that the devil himself might blush at. Once she mentioned that she just wanted to leave, Miles would nod his agreement. Yes, he definitely wanted to get the hell out of there and thankfully he had just the car to do it as quickly as possible. As much as time had slowed down when Miles had arrived waiting for Larisa to come out of the house, now he was relishing in how long he took making sure that Larisa was settled into the low sports car. That her things were secured properly, and that Connor could get a good long hard look at the competition. Miles glared at the man one last time before he himself got into the car. Through the windshield he could see Connor still at the door, watching with hatred as Miles got in and buckled himself in.
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“Feel free to hang on to something if you need.” Miles all but growled, low and dark once he turned the car on. It fired on and screamed; you could almost see the black and red stallion horses that made up the engine pawing and snorting, ready to fly down an unseen track. The thing was ridiculously flashy, but Miles would have it no other way. It showed what he could provide. What he had available, and in contrast exactly what Connor did not. His eyes fell on Connor, and in a cynical way to express an absolute ‘fuck you’, Miles gave him a quick two finger salute before hitting the gas. He knew his car could hit racing speeds faster than Connor could blink. It was the kind of car that was made to excite your body, flutter your heart and if you looked long enough, could make you cum. And Miles knew it; he was just making sure Connor knew it now too. A few car alarms from the neighbors vehicles in their driveways began sounding as the Lamborhini flew past them, its call echoing off the homes and down the street like it was begging for a race track to really let loose. Inside the car, Miles just chuckled darkly, having relished the thought of Connor’s face falling, seeing his lady love get into the car with the big bad wolf and having no say about it whatsoever. Once he was sure they were far enough away, he brought the car back to a more reasonable speed, the engine whining irritably at having to slow down at all, before he turned to Larisa.
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“So that’s him huh?” He said quietly, a playful smirk on his face. “Seems abhorrently average… How’d you ever end up with him?” There was a playfulness there, even if it was a fairly rude question. He wasn’t necessarily angry even if he could still feel the tingling sensation of rage under his skin at how Connor had handled her. The thought of him grabbing her wrist and preventing her from walking out her own door still made him want to punch something. Specifically a Connor sized something. Miles would wait for whatever answer she wanted to give, if any at all. Though he did expect she likely wouldn’t want to talk about it at all. If that were the case, he would certainly move on. Connor was the last thing that Miles wanted on his mind anyway too, so he’d instead change the subject to their weekend plans and the evening they would spend together. “By the way…” He said softly, his tone shifting to a far more gentler one. One that she would recognize that he used when speaking with her. “While it was not part of our initial wager, if you require any assistance tonight I am more than willing to help.” The original bet was her making it, but nothing about that bet meant that he couldn’t help her. Not that he thought she would need any of his help, but it was more that he recognized the turmoil she must have gone through with that boyfriend of hers. It wasn’t about the food for him, it was about the fun, and he enjoyed cooking sometimes himself. He certainly had ordered plenty of food for the both of them, so Miles didn’t find a problem with the idea of the pair of them having a splendid evening that way.
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Before long, the sleek red car was pulling into the carpark garage of a tall luxury apartment building. Miles leaned out the window for a moment to type in a specific code that lifted the iron gate to his own private parking area. The car echoed and rumbled on the concrete walls as it was pulled into a parking space next to the emerald green Aston Martin from Tuesday. Once the car was off and parked, Miles gently lifted his door and got himself out, coming around to lift the door to Larisa’s side and help her out if she needed. Along with the Aston, there was the shimmering black Bentley just a bit further, plus a few other high end cars in various colors and sizes. Miles liked cars, and he had about half a dozen of them at his disposal whenever he wanted. After helping her out of the car, he’d take it upon himself to grab her bag for her, rolling the case out and leading her towards the doors. It wasn’t that he didn’t think she could handle her own luggage or anything, it was more polite as he was the host. She was his guest, and he wanted her to start to relax again. Connor had surely caused her stress and he was sure, if he was honest, that Miles had probably not helped matters by showing off in front of the boy.
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“Make yourself at home.” Miles said softly, leading her as gently as he could into his penthouse apartment. The sleek tile floor in dark grays and black. The sharp stylish modern black furniture and the massive floor to ceiling windows would greet them when they walked inside showing a view of the city that was unparalleled anywhere else. Even at the office. It had two stories and a balcony outside, a gym and exercise room on the first floor along with a spa and sauna that he had had built upon moving in. A formal dining space complete with a chandelier made of shimmering crystals, a large ebony black grand piano that faced the main area of the home and a large open floor plan for a living space on the first floor. Not to mention the executive level kitchen with its marble countertops and white cabinets and drawers. All his appliances shined with a gunmetal gray stainless steel look, all freshly polished and smelling of citrus. On the island bar were a bouquet of fresh flowers in multiple colors and hues; tulips, lilies, roses, and carnations all expertly arranged as a way to brighten the space and add a little color to the otherwise neutral template that his home normally had. Upstairs, there was the master bedroom and a few spare bedrooms, an office and a spare bathroom than the one that was downstairs. Miles couldn’t help but grin at the grandeur of his home. He loved it here. It was elegant and grand, it screamed luxury and it was the most comfortable place he knew. “What do you think?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Feb-23 03:38 PM
Well I had to make sure you recognised the car didn't I? The grin that came across her face brightened up those otherwise bleak expressions that she had worn on the way to the car, thankful at least she wasn't facing Connor she could only imagine what she might have to face If he did, her eyes moved to the sleek beast behind him, the way the paint work shone in the evening light, it was sophisticated it was suave…and jesus it was sexy, she chuckled softly at her descriptive words for it, well of course it would be, this was Miles car after all. " Well there is certainly no mistaking it now is there? It couldn't scream your name anymore then it already does…" She teased in a quiet whisper, stepping to the side so he could lift the handle of the door, she watched it glide up effortlessly her eyes falling into the impressive interior, god it was even beautiful inside, she felt complete excitement overcome her to be getting in it, she did however allow her eyes to move back to where Connor was, seeing the look of distaste on his face she grimaced…she hoped he would be okay, she shot him the best smile she could before Miles words rolled out, her eyes softened at that pet name, wanting to say so much to him before she decided against it, climbing into the sleek beast, she felt like she was in the most expensive piece of machinery out there, the cool leather wrap around her frame, the expensive looking panel, christ she was almost nervous to put her belt on incase she broke something! But she did, reaching for it with tender fingertips she pulled it over her frame and clicked it into place, even the belt was ridiculously outlandish making her chuckle…god this was Miles through and through. Feel free to hold onto something if you want… the deep dark way in which he said it had her brow raising in question towards him. " Why would I ne-" but her words were soon drowned out as he started the car, the deep rumble and roar of the engine instantly sending a shiver down
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her spine, god it even sounded good, and then he hit the pedal and she couldn't stop the small shriek of surprise, her hand instantly grasping at the small space in the door to cling onto her, her other hand gripped the leather beneath her as he roared of at such a speed she barely had time to register he was even going. " Miles!" She screeched, but she couldn't stop the laugh that rumbled from her throat, oh boy she could only imagine Connors face now as they took of like that, the thought causing that small pit of worry to rush through her, but it was soon pushed aside in favour of the expensive dare she say thrilling ride he was giving her as he tore down the road like it was his last mission, and boy did she enjoy it. Soon enough though he was settling back down and she felt like she was able to actually breathe properly again, she was almost breathless, her heart still racing and that knot in her stomach still very much there before she managed to relax enough to unclench the fixings she was holding onto, she may of commented on it did he not instantly bring up Connor, her eyes moving from the window up to his face catching the grin that came across it as he teased her about Connor, was he bothered by him? His reactions back there showed her at least he wanted to prove something, was it because he kissed her? Or because of the things she had told him? Maybe it was both, and now his instantly question had her pondering even more…why did he care so much?.
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-- " Really Miles? You took me away for the weekend and you want to talk about him?.." she teased right back, though there was a slight seriousness to her tone, she really didn't want to have to think about him at all this weekend, not one bit, in fact she would be happy if he was all but forgotten, maybe it sounded harsh, but she was looking forward to this, and thinking of him would only diminish that, his question had her grinning turning so she could look at him better. " Oh really? Willing to help her? Or do you mean sabotage?..." she teased with a grin relaxing back into that seat now he wasn't driving like a mad man, even if her heart juttered at the thought of him doing it again. " But if you really want to help I'm sure I can find something for you to do, but the lamb is mine ..I'm onto you Mr King…" she teased before allowing her eyes to gaze out of the window watching the scenery go past, she wondered what his place would be like, a grin pressing over her face to even consider it, oh it was going to.be ridiculously over the time, that she was sure of. Soon enough that tall impressive apartment complex came into view, she gazed up at it suddenly itching to get inside and see what it looked like for herself, her eyes falling to the other cars she could just make out loitered around the private car park he had, and once she was fully out she could inspect them more, each one as beautiful as the next, her eyes lingered on the Aston, remembering there lunch date, a tender smile coming to her face to recall it, she hoped this weekend would be very much the same, at least she hoped it would, before she knew it she was stepping into his apartment her eyes glimmering with the absolutely amazing place he had, everything was perfectly designed, the large windows showing of that city view he loved so much, she stepped in more not answering his question yet, perhaps because she couldn't, she was simply stunned at the beauty around her , her eyes moving so fast to t
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ake everything in it was a miracle she didn't get motion sickness, finally she peeked back over her shoulder grinning widely " Like?...like is not a word I would use to describe this place, it's…well..beautiful.." she said knowing full well that descriptive word did nothing to relay how she truly felt about the place. " It's so modern, so..intricate…so…you…" She teased, it was warm in here, she pulled that cardigan off her arms allowing it to fall of her shoulders. " Do you have somewhere I can put this?..." she asked stepping over to where he was to put the cardigan away herself if he instructed her on where she could, or so he could take it and hang it up for himself if he wished to do so. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Feb-23 04:53 PM
”Oh really? Willing to help her? Or do you mean sabotage?” “Madam!” He had feigned shock and surprise, bringing a hand to his chest for a moment to emphasize the hurt and pain her words caused. Even though he couldn’t truly hide the smile on his face. “You wound me! I would never dream of sabotaging your efforts.” He had chuckled gently at her, shaking his head a bit. “Besides that I’m the one who’s going to have to eat it.. Why would I want to ruin it by sabotaging it?” ”But if you really want to help, I’m sure I can find something for your to do, but the lamb is mine… I’m onto you Mr. King…” Her tease just made him laugh and nod his head in thorough agreement. “Fair enough, I shall not touch the lamb… at least.. Not that one” He teased her back, glad that she didn’t want to talk about Connor. Satisfied that he could not only make that boy jealous but also send that thrill right through her. With just the simple press of his foot against the accelerator.
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Miles simply let her walk into the home, following close behind her like a shadow on the floor. His footfalls were gentle thuds behind her as she took in the place. It was lost on him sometimes just how his home would look through another’s eyes. While he had always believed his home to be modern and sleek, it was refreshing hearing another enjoy the place as much as he did. “Thank you…” He whispered gently behind her, his eyes softer as she took in the large room. It was beautiful, but it seemed so much warmer now that she had stepped across the threshold. Like his home had been missing something, had been empty and stagnant and suddenly now that he was home again and Larisa was admiring the decor as well as the view, it felt whole. It had been so long since he felt whole in his own home. It was a fire that he wanted to play with, and would enjoy the warmth of for as long as he was allowed to. Miles left her case by the foyer of the home, setting the keys of his car and home into a bowl on a table. His eyes drank her in, just enjoying the fact that she liked his home. It sent a little flurry of excitement through him and as he looked to remove his own blazer and get himself more comfortable Miles heard her pipe up with a question. ”Do you have somewhere I can put this?”
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Miles swallowed, watching the cardigan she wore slide down her arms and off her shoulders. The way it glided down and showed off the thin straps of her shirt underneath made his insides flip. How he’d prefer the rest to slide off too was the most problematic thought he had so far. Quietly, leaving his blazer on momentarily, he took a step behind her to allow his hands on either side of the sweater she wore and slid it further down her arms to remove it for her. His fingers lightly dragged down her skin with the motion until the garment in question was completely off. With the smooth motion of it, he leaned forward into the back of her neck and shoulder. The same one that Connor had pressed into when he had embraced her in front of Miles. It took everything in the man to not simply plant his lips against her skin there, to kiss and caress and mark her so Connor at the very least would know just who exactly he was going to lose to. Instead, Miles just exhaled gentle over her neck, before answering her question. “I’ll put it in one of the guest rooms for you…For safe keeping.” Slow and agonizing, he pulled himself away, taking a step back before making his way to the stairs, wide and twisting upwards to the second floor. He glanced down at Larisa a moment, standing on the first and second stair respectively.
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“You should have everything you need, the kitchen is yours. Anything you need, feel free to use.” He began, gently laying her cardigan over his arm. “I’m going to do a quick work out since I haven’t yet today, but then I’ll be back to help out in the kitchen if you’d like.” He said more nonchalantly than anything else. Inside he felt like his whole being was on fire, a warmth that wouldn’t stop spreading through him and threatening to burst if he wasn’t careful. He wouldn’t be gone long, making his way up the stairs and back into the master bedroom suite at the end of the hall. It wasn’t until he was already in the room that he realized he hadn’t deposited her cardigan in a guest room yet at all. He wouldn’t be gone long, having left the cardigan hanging up neatly in a guest room down the hall like he said he would. Not that he wanted her to stay in there tonight if he could help it. It had been a while now since he’d had anyone warm his bed, and the prospect of that someone tonight possibly being Larisa sent a shiver of excitement through him. When he did make his way back down the stairs, he was wearing just the v-necked maroon shirt, a tight t-shirt that hugged his shoulders and abs and the pair of dark blue jeans from before. He had left his blazer upstairs, having not needed it further for the evening. Quietly he moved into the kitchen, regardless if she had decided to join him there or not and opened the large french doors of his refrigerator. “I wasn’t sure what all you would need…” He said playfully, tilting his head to call her over if she hadn’t already followed him there. “So I ordered enough for just about anything. I look forward to what you make…” he purred at her, wondering just where she would start and if she actually would let him help. Or if he actually would help if she asked. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Feb-23 08:59 PM
Larisa waited to hear any kind of answer he might give her onto where she could hang that cardigan up, her eyes still bouncing From one thing to another, she simply couldn't get over how glorious this place was, each little thing she spotted was better then the last thing she looked at, but she had meant what she said this place was very much a "Miles" place the thought brought a smile to her face before she spotted the piano of in the corner, she felt her chest swell at the sight of it, she had played Piano for many years of her life growing up, it was a hobby she had loved greatly but over the years it was one that she found she simply didn't have time for, she wondered then if he knew how to play, before suddenly she became aware of how close he was behind her. She felt him close the little distance there was between the two of them, his fingers gently brushing her arms as he pulled that cardigan the rest of the way of, the gentle stroke of his fingers caused a small sigh to leave her lips, the feeling of it something she found she enjoyed, the almost tickle of contact had small goosebumps rising against the flesh of her arms, but her reaction to this was nothing compared to what he did when he leaned into her like he did then, the warmth of his breath pushing over her neck, his soft words hitting her ear causing her mouth to suddenly run dry swallowing with great difficulty she nodded turning so she could meet his gaze. " That would be great, thanks…" she whispered feeling his head move away all to soon, so soon in fact she had half a mind to ask him to come back, to put them lips a little closer, the thought of them running along her throat had her stomach flipping out and ber heart picking up the pace inside her chest, but she bit her bottom lip silencing those thoughts before any words actually escaped behave Larisa she berated herself trying to focus on anything else in the room but the man behind her.. Her eyes moved from the house over to where he was
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as he started to make his way upstairs with the cardigan on his arm, hearing him suggest he was going to work out had her mind wondering once again but this time she squashed those intrusive thoughts, they were going to get her into trouble she just knew it, but in true Larisa fashion she grinned allowing her eyes to linger over his form. " Work out huh? Building up more of an appetite for dinner? " she teased before finally nodding over to him when he vanished up the stairs, she didn't make any attempt to go into the kitchen just yet, instead she moved her self across the room to the windows staring out across the city, it was such a beautiful view, she thought his office at some impressive views it was nothing compared to here, her mind soon however drifted to Connor, wincing a little at his sudden display of emotion in front of Miles, she wasn't stupid she knew why he did it, he felt challenged by the man that was obvious, but it was the first time in six months he had shown any kind of passive Ness for her, any kind of affection, her brows furrowed to think of, why couldn't he of tried harder before? Why did he ignore her for so long? Because now she felt it was to late, her heart no longer belonged to him, even his kiss made her feel uncomfortable, something she never thought it would.
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- Shaking her head another sigh leaving her lips she headed over to her bag reaching into the smaller one she grabbed a hair band out tossing her hair up into messy bum not wanting it down whilst she cooked before grasping out her apron she had brought with her, crazy maybe…but she was wearing white and she weren't taking no chances he didn't have one, it was just a simple black apron which she wasted no time in tying around her figure before moving into the kitchen, she opened cupboards peeking at all the fancy gadgets he had some she pulled out just to inspect, some of them looking completely un used, just a magnificent piece of cooking ware perhaps used to make the place look like it was used more, she wondered if he cooked in her much or at all, the place was immaculate almost like it hadn't been touched, she pulled a pastor and mortar from the cupboard before grabbing a array of different things she would need for each thing she intended to serve along with the lamb, all though now she was hearing she felt incredibly nervous…she hadn't cooked for anyone but Miles in a while, and certainly not someone who was so used to fine dining like he was, it occurred to her maybe she was out of her depth here before he finally emerged. She frozen momentarially in what she was doing to see that blazer gone revealing that muscular shirt beneath which left very little to the imagination, it clung to his muscles showing at least partially the more finer details to his frame, her eyes scanning over it without her brain having much say in the matter before he come over, she hadn't been In the fridge yet fsrnto consumed with gathering everything else she needed before she stepped over to where he was, without even thinking she nestled past him so she could stand between him and the fridge inspecting all the ingredients she couldn't stop the small chuckle from leaving her lips. " It's just me and you eating right?..." she teased grinning mischievously towards him before she reac
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hed in, grabbing out a selection of veg, cream and meat not even asking him she carried it over to the large bench where she would work, placing each thing out on the table in some kind of order. " Here if you want something to do get these prepped for me please?..." she said handing him the potatoes, plonking them in her hand before grabbing the veg. " Just peel them and slice them thinly, I don't want them to be thick okay?.." Turning she walked to the oven making sure that was ob so it could get warm whilst she started to prep everything else. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Feb-23 09:37 PM
Miles was looking over the different vegetables he’d ordered, the thought of perhaps he’d ordered too much running through his head a moment. He’d bought a little of damn near everything, having not known what recipe she would use or if she would use one at all. There were even vegetables that weren’t even native to Italy that he’d bought, and his head tilted a little wondering if he’d perhaps gone a little overboard. Well.. It’s not like they can’t be used later I suppose… for something else.. He thought, waiting for her to say whatever she wanted to regarding the ingredients. Instead he felt the lightest movement at his side, and looked over in time to see Larisa sliding in between himself and the fridge to pick out what she needed. She’d put on a simple black apron, something he just noticed being as close as he was now to her, and the way her hair no longer hid the slender curve in her neck made Miles salivate for a completely different reason. His chest fluttered at the idea of leaning into her again and doing exactly what he wanted to do before without the hesitation that had come with it. He had felt a buzz in the back of his head since getting home, an excitement that was giving him too much energy to deal with. Something he wanted to work off and help himself to settle before he did something that he might regret. Especially if it was a line that Larisa didn’t want him to cross. Instead that idea completely left his mind. If he could stay at her side longer, just be near her and breathe in the atmosphere around her, that would be ideal. She was like a drug, and he was certainly the addict. There’s more than one way to work up…or work off… an appetite.. “Yes… it's just the two of us tonight…I live alone.” The words were silky, watching her move about his kitchen and admiring how she took charge of it. It was true, he didn’t cook often at home. Normally he didn’t have time. He’d leave for the office early, sometimes before sunrise and he’d return
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home late at night or not at all. There were several times that he didn’t set foot in his kitchen for days at a time, so it wasn’t ideal for him to have a lot of perishables in his fridge. That was the other reason for the order too; he had the bare essentials in there before, and he didn’t want to appear that he suddenly didn’t have what she would want or need.
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”If you want something to do, get these prepped for me please?” “Oui Chef.” Miles said with a quiet smile on her face as she handed him potatoes to prep. While he didn’t cook often in his kitchen, it wasn’t that he couldn’t cook some things. With the potatoes in hand, he moved around the opposite side of the island, the black marble finish the only thing between the pair of them while he pulled out a knife, small bowl and a cutting board. He quirked his head at her as she continued to give instructions, wanting the potatoes cut thin and peeled. A quiet chuckle escaped his lips and he nodded slowly in understanding, repeating his confirmation to her like a good line cook or sous chef would. “Oui..Chef..” He took to the potatoes as she asked, and while he was no trained chef himself, he could peel potatoes and slice them up well enough. The bowl was used for the skins and pits, the blade in his hand gliding over the potato in his palm easily. His utensils were kept wickedly sharp, mostly due to their rare usage, but also because Miles liked having his kitchen tools ready for use and in top performance. Most of the gadgets he had he barely used, but his knives? Those were well honed and sharpened on a fairly regular cadence. It made slicing, dicing, and everything in between that much easier when the knife just fell with its own weight through whatever it was he was preparing.
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“Indulge me Chef…” Miles began softly, turning the potato in his hand over so he could begin skinning the backside of it, his eyes focused on his work to ensure he didn’t cut himself but also so he did the job correctly for her. “If you somehow, miraculously, win the wager tonight… what Do you actually want to do with that bonus check I’ll write you?” It was an honest question of her, not something to belittle or tease, but more a curiosity. For him, the money certainly wouldn’t last long. He sometimes could spend the money he made faster than he realized it, though never more than what he earned. With fifty thousand pounds, he considered redoing his gym at home, perhaps buying a few more suits or even just investing it back into the company. Miles had most material things he could ever want, so he was curious what Larisa would want. What was it that she desired, or craved that she would use the money on? A light chuckle rolled out of his throat a moment as he began slicing up the potato he’d skinned into thin slices for her on that cutting board. “And don’t say you’ll hire a bunch of male strippers to dance on my desk. You already said that one.” He clarified, shaking his head and grimacing at the very thought. The voice in his head thought of her situation. She had a pretty good car, and a nice looking home from the outside. His thoughts fell on the situation inside the home and he wondered if she’d use the money to oust Connor. I’ll write the check right now if that’s the case… The thought made him smirk a little, finishing up the first potato and setting aside before working on the rest that she had instructed him to prep. The lights of the kitchen were soft shining on the pair of them, and his watch gleamed a little to remind him of the time. 7:35pm; his last delivery of the night should be arriving fairly soon then, and he wondered how she would react when it did. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Feb-23 10:13 PM
As he confirmed it would just be the two of them she felt those nerves rattling through her again, just him and her all alone in this big penthouse together, the sheer thought had those nerves bubbling within her stomach once more, it wasn't that she didn't trust Miles because she did, she found the more time they had spent together the more times he had proved at least to her just how trustworthy he could be, he hadn't given her a reason not to after all, she he was flirtatious making very inappropriate jokes and innuendos, but so was she, but she knew without a shadow of a doubt this man would never do anything she didn't went, no..she trust him, It was her she didn't trust! Watching him place the bowl down on the counter for peelings she to used it prepping the veg to hoe she wanted them, mainly root vegetables want on a large tray seeming like she was keeping them whole adding some seasonings and honey for sweetness she moved over to use her hands moving things around and ensuring each piece of vegetable was coated just as much as they next one, she peeked over to him watching as he peeled them potatoes, the way his face twisted with concentration as he did caused her to smile, he actually look even more handsome when he wore that deep expression on his face, watching him carefully as he did exactly what she wanted him to do ensuring each Potato was cut as she wanted before going back to prepping the veg, finally satisfied that was done she moved over to the sink using her elbow to lift the tap so she could wash her hand, giving it a quick wipe before moving away and back to her desk,rubbing her hands down her apron she then reached for the lamb cutlets he had brought, this was the star of the show she had to make sure she didn't mess this up… Indulge me chef "Hmmm?" She asked without really looking over to him, instead she was gathering the difficult flavours she would need for the crush she wanted to put away her lamb, putting different ones together re
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ady to combine them before his question hit her. what do you actually want to do with that bonus check? She paused in cooking peering up to him as she stood just across the island from him, her face twisting into a small frown as she thought about it, before the stripper comment had her chuckling, easing that tension she felt for a moment. " Awww why not? Why you being spoilt for sport it's my money I can spend it on what I want, been a while since I saw any attractive men dancing for me, your so selfish to take away my dream.. " she said teasingly, grabbing the pastor and mortar she put a few ingredients into it before she started to bash them up so it would make a fine dust, a combination of flavours once she was done.. " But to answer your question ..truthfully?..." she said nibbling on her bottom lip a little at what answer she would give. " I think I'd put it away, for now anyway I ugh…" she paused realising she was about to speak about Connor again or really about their life. " The house I'm in was Connors, believe it or not when I met him he had quite a bit of cash, inheritance and money he had acquired from working in a accountancy firm, one he ran himself…" she said slowly tipping the herbs out on large tray getting a array of different things to ensure she had the right seasoning for the lamb. " He was very successful at one point, hence he had the capital he had to buy somewhere…I put a lot of work into since we been together, but I figured If things do go south…I'd lose it, so the money would come I'm handy to help, help me to find a place of my own.." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Feb-23 10:40 PM
Miles just chuckled at her whining about him being selfish, how she would love to have some attractive men dancing for her. A sly grin spread over his face, sliding the potatoes her way on the cutting board, sliced and skinned as she had requested before he slid the knife he’d used into the sink to rinse it off. “If you want an attractive man to dance…I’d happily oblige you.” He teased her over his shoulder, raising a brow at her before continuing. “With or without clothes.” Though the fun banter slowly quieted. As he washed the knife and cleared the bowl of the peelings and veg bits that Larisa didn’t need either, he listened to her actual answer and Miles’ face visibly fell a little. So the house wasn’t hers? It was Connors…The idea that the boy actually owned the place where Larisa was staying put a sour taste in Miles’ mouth. Especially when she brought up the idea of their relationship going south, and how the money she hoped to win in this wager would go towards her finding a place of her own to stay. His brow furrowed a little at the thought of that petulant child of a man kicking Larisa out, tossing her things in the yard out front and the pain that would ultimately show her Larisa’s face because of it. The image rivaled the pain he himself had caused just a couple nights ago and Miles swallowed at the idea thickly.
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“I see…That’s not a bad idea… the putting it away idea, not the male stripper idea.” Miles said gently, trying to make light of the situation she laid out for him. The last thing he wanted was to continually remind her of that loaf back at home. Even if he did want to dig for information on how to rid him from her life. He hadn’t even shaken the man’s hand and Miles already hated him. The way that he had glared daggers at him without so much as a hello. The way that he had embraced Larisa as if she was his alone to publicly claim. The way that Larisa was stuck almost like she was his pet on a damn leash. It made Miles’ lip curl in anger, unnecessary and unfounded disgust. Larisa was not his, and for Miles that was how it should be. She should belong to herself, and only another if that was what She wanted, not because she felt forced because of guilt or obligation. The idea that she possibly felt this way towards Connor was what really bothered him. You don’t stay with someone because of pity or guilt. After drying the knife and setting it down on the counter, Miles moved himself slowly towards her, walking up behind her in order to remain out of the way. He didn’t want to disturb the chef after all, just inspect how she was doing. She told him that he couldn’t help with the lamb, that it was off limits, but she never specified which lamb was off limits.
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“That’s quite a delicious smell Larisa…” He whispered softly in her ear, leaning over her shoulder to watch her work on the spices and the lamb seasoning she was preparing. For a moment he just watched her work, before his eyes drifted to the woman in front of him. Miles had no excuse to touch her this time, no reason to reach out and let his fingertips from freshly washed and dried hands play at her skin and feel those goosebumps dance along her flesh. That didn’t seem to stop him this time though, his fingers coming up to play at the loop of fabric around her neck of the apron, the back of his index and middle finger falling carefully down the center of her back. They started at the base of her neck and slid downwards until they were interrupted from her skin by the shirt fabric she wore. “Where did you learn how to do all this Larisa?” Miles asked gently, his words soft in her ear continuing to pretend to pay more attention to her cooking skills instead of to the one prepping everything. She had mentioned that she had had some homemade lamb that was exceptional before, and that she had made it sometimes before, but never where she learned it. The way she moved, she certainly knew her way around a kitchen and spices. He was genuinely curious to know where she learned all she did, even if the question was also an excuse to be close to her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Feb-23 11:13 PM
She laughed brightly as he suggested he would happily dance for her, clothes or not, her eyes peeking over to him at his suggestion, somehow she didn't find that would be such a bad idea, she wasn't stupid, she could clearly see the man had a physic that would make most men jealous, the sheer thought of him taking those clothes of and dancing for her had that delicious quench inside her gut pull again, this man was dangerous, and being in his presence alone like she was was certainly not helping her to see past that, he was smooth in his words, calculating almost, sometimes she truly did feel like a little Lamb…with the big bad wolf stalking her every move, she watched the potatoes coming over , already having the seasoning for the lamb prepped she made a start on the potatoes bringing the two small dishes over that she had gotten out to make two separate potato dishes for the pair of them, grabbing the garlic spices and cream she started to assemble the potato dish, popping some of them at the bottom before the sauce she made to accompany them, layering it up until they hit the top of each dish pushing them away ready for the oven when everything else was, best thing about this dinner most things took relatively the same time so it wasn't to much faffing. As he commented it wasn't a bad idea she nodded a little, she may have answered him before he mentioned the dancers and she chuckled again. " Oh I dunno, I actually think they're both very good ideas Mr King, Just because you don't agree …" she teased , bringing that lamb forward once more she grabbed the spices she bad made and started to work on that, the smells coming from the herbs were delectable she was so hungry the smell of it was causing her stomach to lurch in hunger, thankfully not loud enough so that he would hear it, far to preoccupied with what she was doing she didn't even realise he was coming behind her until that deep cologne he wore suddenly got closer and those deep words whispered in her ea
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r as he leaned over her shoulder the warmth of his breath rushed over her ear, a soft sigh leaving her lips at the feeling of it, those hairs on the back of her neck standing up before she cleared her throat to speak. " Yes well I told you, i'm a very good cook just a shame you didn't believe me…" she teased trying to distract herself away from the man currently standing beside her, then she felt it, the warmth of his fingers toying with the loop around her neck from the apron before they dragged down her back, tracing the length of her spine, which did indeed cause those gentle bumps to rise against her skin from the subtle contact he was giving her.
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-- "Distracting me will not put me off what I'm doing Mr King, I will call foul play and you will have to pay me that money and go hungry…" she teased, though her voice held no seriousness to it, if anything she liked him there, she liked having his fingers going against her skin like they were, that was something so euphoric about it, and the more he touched her, the more she found she craved it more, he was like a drug…a addicting one , one that she was beginning to get addicted to, hid next question burned in her ear and she grinned widely, oh she could only imagine how he was going to react to this. "My grandfather taught me all I know about cooking, I cooked with him a lot when I was a teenager…he used to work at Osteria Francescana haven't heard of it, have you?.." she teased, Osteria Francescana was one of the most respected and famous restaurants in Italy, located next to the church of San francesco. " He was a chef there…so at weekends when I had never else to do, if I wasn't doing piano practise he used to take me to the restaurant and I'd watch hin, he was so talented, he floored me with the things he could cook, I spent many hours perched on a chair just simply watching him as he worked, there was something so calming watching him work, which probably sounds bizarre considering it was the middle of a very busy restaurant…" she teased not even attempting to look at him trying to keep her giggle to herself that she kept that little gem to herself, I mean it was no wonder why she felt so damn confident having experienced such a famous place and taught meals there too. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Feb-23 11:55 PM
”Oh I dunno, I actually think they’re both very good ideas Mr. King. Just cause you don’t agree…” The chuckle that rolled off his throat was gentle across her shoulder. Of course she would tease him about the idea of wanting both. Put some of it away and hire some exotic dancers just for the joy of it on his face. However his attention was pulled to the lamb as she expertly began to prepare it after finishing with the sides. His eyes watched with actual interest, letting himself come forward just a bit further. His chest gently brushed against her back a little, and it caused an involuntary shudder to play at his lips. Miles quietly rolled his shoulders a little, just to try and dispel the nerves he had building, and settle as best as he could. She was intoxicating, far better than any drink or any drug to make you wasted or high. The longer Miles allowed himself just a little taste of her, just a little longer exposure, the harder it was to pull away and tell himself to stop. ”Distracting me will not put me off what I’m doing Mr. King, I will call foul play and you will have to pay me that money and go hungry…” “Miles…” His voice was low, gentle in her ear in his correction. “We’re off the clock Larisa… you don’t have to be so formal in my home…” truthfully he liked it when she used his first name. He liked the way it rolled off her tongue, the way it sounded in her voice and if he was truly honest he wanted to hear it at different volumes if he got the chance. At different lengths and pitches, perhaps with a whine or even when she was out of breath. His knuckles gently made their way back up her spine, enjoying the now bumpy sensation and smiling darkly at the reaction her body had to him. This was no coincidence, she couldn’t be cold. She had mentioned how she was warm before, and in the kitchen with the oven on and working towards this dinner for the pair of them, there was no way these were due to a chill in the air.
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Her next words gave him reason to pause however. He knew that restaurant, and had eaten there a few times himself. As she continued to talk, the suave and confident look he’d had on his face, having believed until this moment that he had this win in the bag, was beginning to fade. It was slow at first but continued as the realization of what she was saying began to hit home. Her grandfather was a chef at that restaurant? And she had learned from him? His head shifted from watching the food she was expertly preparing to look more directly at Larisa over her shoulder. He had a scrutinizing expression on his face, as if he was just seeing her for the first time. The giggles she tried to hide just made his brows crease and his eyes squint in disbelief at her. He’d been duped. Absolutely hustled by his personal assistant. “You cheeky little lamb.” He said softly in her ear, a low playful pitch in his voice that suggested he wasn’t actually angry but rather impressed with her deceit. But this was something she couldn’t have foreseen, his reaction. He didn’t necessarily like the idea of being played. He was the player after all, it was his game, and he knew the rules. A dark chuckle floated out of his throat and all at once he took a slow step forward into her. It was deliberate in how gentle it was, hoping in its simple action to press her against that counter firmly. While before he had let his chest brush against her back, this time his midsection joining his chiseled chest against her while his legs placed themselves on either side of hers. His intention was to hold her there, trap her between the counter and him. Miles acted before he could really stop himself. Before he could really think about the actions he was doing. The hand that had been gently rubbing his knuckles up and down her back quietly splayed those fingers out and slid delicately over to her side and obliques. His palms grasped just above her hips at her waist, while his other hand came forward to
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hold himself up against the counter, his fingers holding the edge of the black marble countertop so she could see she had nowhere to run. Trapped little lamb… with just the big bad wolf for company…
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“No one hustles me…without getting punished for it…” His words still held that playfulness, laced with a desire that was painted with shadows. Miles let his lips dust against her neck, close enough that she’d be able to feel the way they curled into a grin against her. The way his breath danced over her neck with a deep heat. “So tell me… Agnellino… What should your punishment be?” The words oozed from him, dangerous and inviting, beckoning her to give in, to let go of what held her back. To play with the big bad wolf. Especially since it was quite clear, the wolf was here to play. If you keep going.. You won’t stop Miles… this is a dangerous game… Even with the little doubt he had in his head, it was still a game he desired to play if not just for himself, but for her too. To show just how she should be cherished, and not as a jealous afterthought. It was always up to her though. He would go only so far as she allowed; the moment he got rejected, the second she said no, would be the time he pulled away. Enthusiastic consent, or nothing at all. It wasn’t worth it any other way. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Feb-23 12:21 AM
Miles The way he said his name then had a small shudder running through her especially when he continued to express that he wanted her to use his name, something she was more than happy to do, truthfully she liked to use his name to, probably because she liked the way it rolled of her tongue, or the way he responded to it whenever she did. "Very well, Miles..." she spoke back to him perhaps stretching out his name a little more then she intended to, simply doing it on purpose to get that reaction she so desperately liked to see from him, of course the next reaction that came from her was pure delight she didn't have to look at him she could at least making out from the corner of her eye that his head had tilted towards her at her little revelation , she tried desperately hard to keep her humour under wraps, but when his playful disbelieved voice rang out in her ear she was unable to stop the chuckle that vibrated out of her throat now, shrugging a little her arms brushing against his chest from how close they were. " Cheeky? I don't think so, you could have asked anytime you wanted where I learnt my culinary skills from Miles, you didn't, it's not my fault you weren't observant enough…" she teased but soon enough that laugh and teasing vanished to suddenly feel him becoming a lot closer than he was originally. The warmth of him suddenly wrapped around her like a blanket, her hands that was working on the meat in front of her suddenly paused in their actions simply not able to concentrate on doing that right now not with him so close, she felt one hand grasping at her waist just above her hip, his hand was firm yet gentle against her body, noticing his other hand coming to firmly grasp the marble counter in front of her, his mouth was so dangerously close to her neck, she felt it not only in the way his warm breath travelled over it, but the feel of those lips ever so softly moving against the flesh, a small shattered sigh left her lips, the gentle thud of her
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heart grew even quicker now, her hands instinctively gripping the bowl she was holding in a attempt to keep herself from shuddering right there against him, her body was completely betraying her in this moment, the swell of need grew almost instantly with him so close to her. "Punished Miles?..." she whispered back to him, her eyes almost closed with the Heat radiating within her, those fingers flexing against that bowl to hold it a little firmer to stop herself from pushing right back into him, the more he stood there, the more those fingers graced her hips was making any self control she had vanish. " Grande Lupo CattivoBig bad wolf not playing fair it seems..it's not my fault you did not think enough to ask, maybe you're not as observant as I thought…shame " she whispered, her body leaning back Just a bit to press there bodies more securely together, her body was craving this attention and it seemed all resolve to prevent it from happening was slowly slipping. " Just for my own curiosity though, I'm intrigued to hear what sort of punishment you believe I deserve…Miles…." Her voice was almost a purr then mirroring his own deep purr he had given her previously, it was silky and perhaps even seductive, her whole demeanour changed it seemed, and Connor was completely and utterly out of her mind completely, right now every ounce of her attention was on him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 25-Feb-23 01:14 AM
In quiet respect of her body, Miles let his hand against her waist gently explore her side. He let it rise up her ribs and then fall again to the swell of her hips. She was delectable. Absolutely delicious under his touch. Dessert before dinner was all that Miles had on his mind as he played against the fabric that hid her curves so well from him. That sigh as broken as it was made him grin ever more. He knew that sound, had heard it from other women he’d been with on lonely nights when all he had was himself otherwise. He liked that sound coming from her, slipping from her lips like a prayer to anyone who would listen. His dark eyes darted to the bowl she held for dear life, attempting to steady herself and keep whatever composure she was clinging to. ”Punished Miles?” Good girl.. He thought immediately, his eyes closing to enjoy the sound of his name on her tongue. It sounded so damn good coming from her, how it rolled so sweet and defiant all at once. He would have said something, perhaps even told her so when Miles opened his eyes in surprise. He had lost himself in listening to her complain, listening to her tell him that it was a shame he wasn’t more observant that he hadn’t thought to ask her about her heritage until this moment. Truthfully he had no reason to. And it made it all the better for him anyway. Feeling her body however, leaning back into him, made his fingers grasp her hips tighter to hold her there. A deep guttural groan rolled from his throat, breath sucking in gently through his teeth to compose himself again. There was no hiding how much he enjoyed that feeling, the firm bulge at his waist was as clear an indication as any for her. ”Just for my own curiosity though, I’m intrigued to hear what sort of punishment you believe I deserve…Miles…”
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“Lets see…Something that certainly would fit the crime of course…” Miles began, his hips rolling a little into her on their own. An action he had very little control over. His breath came heavier against her neck as he pondered the best way to punish her. The best way to show her just how in trouble she might be in. A cocky grin fell on his face before he continued. “I think the best punishment I could do to you Larisa…” he growled gently against her neck, even letting his teeth softly graze against the base of her neck and shoulder, teasing the sensation of further pressure before his words continued. “Would be to strip you down… let my hands explore you properly that way…Give you a good spanking on this beautiful backside of yours…” He purred, that hand on her hip moving now to slide around her front. His fingertips guided him from her belly button down, playing at the waistband of her pants and the zipper that held them closed from behind that apron of hers. His pads wouldn’t linger there long, moving further south to threaten to fall between her legs before holding to wait. “But ultimately, I’d get you good and excited, teased right to the edge of your arousal… and just when you’re at your wits end… when you can go no further…” he growled, his other hand moving from the counter to her other hip, holding her in a firmly gentle way so her hips and his could remain pressed against one another. It didn’t remain on her hip long, but instead traveled to her backside, squeezing her tightly.
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“That’s when I’ll get to enjoy devouring you… I did tell you… I do enjoy Lamb after all…” he chuckled darkly. That sensuality in her voice flipped the switch for him. He knew this was dangerous. This was crossing a line he said he’d never do. Had promised that he would not mix business and pleasure. But in this moment, in this one portion of time, Miles could help himself. He wanted her, and he could hear the way she breathed and spoke that she wanted him too. There was no going back, he had passed the point of no return, his lips pressing against her neck with firm kisses. They swept over her neck and the curve of her shoulder, pausing for just a moment to let a shuddering exhale release over where he’d begun laying the foundation of his claim on her. Larisa did not belong to Miles, but he’d be damned if he didn’t make her feel like it. Like she was the most wanted and desired thing in the world. Not just because she deserved that, but because Miles wanted to be the one to educate her on the subject. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Feb-23 07:05 AM
That deep primal moan that left his lips she allowed her body to lean more against him , had yet another shattered sigh leaving her lips, something about that groan of clear enjoyment had a almost whimper like sound leave her lips, it sounded so primal, so lust filled that she found herself craving more, she wanted to hear more of those moans from him, she couldn't very easily feel his arousal pressed firmly against her rear her bottom lip being sucked between her teeth where she bit down on it in a attempt to silence a moan of her own that was threatening go spill through her mouth, his fingers dug into her hip holding her firmly in place, her head tilting back a bit so she could get a better smell of his cologne and allowing him to get closer to her neck if he wished to do so. I think the best punishment I could do to you Larisa… the way he spoke those words had her spine tingling, it was clear he was aroused not just because she could feel it very obviously pressing up against her clothed body, she could also hear it in his voice, his normal deep tone had became far more seductive, like his vocals were dipped in honey, they were smooth yet each one was spoken in such a heated manner, the soft scratch she felt of his teeth lightly going over the flesh of her shoulder and neck had yet another shattered sigh leave her lips, her toes practically curling in those shoes she was wearing, each word felt like it was being sent to her very core, her eyes closed her mind hazing with the images that now ran through her head of him doing exactly what he was saying he wanted to, his hand travelling from her stomach down to the the waistline of her jeans, one hand left that bowl now coming up to grasp at his arm not in a attempt to stop him, perhaps even in an attempt to try and get her to touch him more, it was addictive each soft trace of his fingers felt incredible, though she wished she wore a much more accessible outfit, her body craving to have those fingers touch her
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bare flesh instead of the restricting clothes she was wearing. Her mouth was parted, her mind all consumed with the thought of him doing what he instructed he wanted to, and his last few remaining words sent a hit so hard to her core that it made her shudder. that's when I'll get to enjoy devouring you "Miles…." Her words were barely audible over the tremor in them, there was not a rational thought going through her mind, instead it was consumed with the lust and desire she had building for the man behind her, each act each stroke of his hand was sending her to a euphoric place in her mind and her body was in desperate need for him to do what he suggested he wanted, it had been so long since anyone had touched her like this, made such dark promises of the things they wanted to do that her body behaved in a manner that was somewhat alien to her, a man had never turned her on quite this strongly as he was now and he had barely touched her, his words alone had brought her to this state and she could only imagine what putting those words into practise would do to her. Suddenly his lips were sweeping over her neck and she finally released that moan that she was trying desperately to stop herself from releasing, his lips unbeknown to him sweeping over such a sensitive spot in her flesh it caused her free arm to come up to pull around his neck her fingers practically digging into his hair in a attempt to make him continue, her breathing was broken, her body practically squirming against him as she tried desperately to.put some kind of sentence together that would be coherent.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Feb-23 07:36 AM
" Hmm….I think you s-should give me a d-demonstration Miles…I always was better at learning in a practical manner…" she whispered out, her words breathless as if she had been running a marathon and truthfully her body felt like it had been, and he had barely touched her yet, her hips rocked back into him, wanting to show him if it wasn't already obvious how much she wanted him, grinding herself there against him in slow circles perhaps she simply wanted him to feel how she felt now, she tilted her head a bit , her head twisted round enough so she could gaze at his face, her pupils were darker then normal, that haze of lust clear to see against the soft flush of her cheeks. " I want you Miles…please…take me…" her voice was almost a plead but full of want and need for the man, unable to resist anymore, something she had wanted to do so many times that week but resisted in doing so, she closed the distance pressing her lips firmly to his, the second there lips met she felt what could only be described as a jolt of electricity pulsing through every single vein she had, the feeling was alien to her, something she had never felt with a partner before. her body twisted just a bit in his arm to get a better angle to do so, one hand moving to push through his hair to bring his face closer , the kiss wasn't soft or tended, it was feverish, hungry and full of need , a need to have him right now, the dinner she was planning all but forgotten in favour for a better meal…him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 25-Feb-23 09:44 AM
”Miles….” He didn’t answer her. Couldn’t answer her even if he wanted to. He was too focused on his task, and that was to make every bone in her body shake, every muscle she owned quiver, and every breath she dared to release pant in ecstasy. He’d gone past that line, it was so far behind him he could barely see it. And Miles relished in the danger of this new territory he found himself in. Had denied himself and had done everything in his capacity to avoid at all costs. But she was like a magnet, a flame that he could do nothing but fly towards. That moan she finally released brought a wicked grin to his face. So he found a button, something that she enjoyed? Perfect…Keep singing for me Agnellino.. He thought, ready to go back in and continue against her skin. Miles had barely returned his lips against her when he felt her hand dig into his hair. His jaw slackened momentarily, a quiet groan playing across his tongue at her demand of him. She wouldn’t need to even ask, but he was so glad she did. ”I think you s-should give me a d-demonstration Miles…” Miles let his teeth hit her first, needing to take her, whatever she would give to him. First on the menu was that beautiful neck she presented to him. A rolling moan of a sound vibrated against her flesh, his teeth biting hard enough that she would know he wanted to leave a mark. His lips dusted over her skin and he applied suction to the place he had landed. It was possessive, demanding and when he pulled away the gentle red of her skin was a prize to look at. He stared at it with pride, letting the mark and the gentle indentations of his teeth sink into his memory. As hard as he was, he gently came forward to kiss at the same spot, sweetness and tender as if he were rewarding her for it. Praising her for allowing him to take claim of her the way that he wanted and in the manner that he did.
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He met her gaze with his own. The sparks between the pair of them were nearly visible, crackling and sizzling with a primal heat. His hips met hers, rubbing and grinding back against her, desperate to rip the layers off each of them so he could feel her skin against his. He was famished, gone the whole day without more than a cup of coffee but the only thing he hungered for was pressed against him. His stomach could wait, this was a need he needed satisfied and he’d be damned if he didn’t answer it. ”I want you Miles…please…take me…” “Gladly.” The depth of arousal in his voice was clear, but it still held that gentlemanly sincerity that Miles had shown her before. Treating her as if he was in the presence of a celestial being, someone that he was made for the sole purpose of pleasuring. Her lips crashing against his pulled a deep moan from him and he returned it with a demanding fervor. His hand against her hip forcefully spun her to face him. She wouldn’t need to twist so much just for him, and he wanted more of her. As much as he could get. All of her if she dared. Miles deepened that kiss with urgency, pushing into her desperately. She tasted euphoric, like he had been starved for years and here she was on a silver platter for his consumption. And he would relish in every morsel of her. His tongue swiped over her lips, demanding entry to her mouth in his search for sustenance. It would slide over hers, caressing the pink muscle tenderly with little regard for his forced entry.
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When his lungs pleaded, screaming for air was the only time he dared release her lips entrancing touch. Miles let out a heavy breath over her lips at their release, wanting nothing more than to go back in for more. To dive back against those pillowy lips and kiss them until they bruised. Instead his hands moved from her hips and where they had been at her lower abdomen and held her tight at her waist. One hand moved to grab hold of hers. The one she had put in his hair earlier that he required more of. His grasp was firm, bringing her wrist close to his face. Those dark eyes watched her, wanting her full attention. If she wanted him to take her, he certainly would, but Miles did it at his own pace. His head turned while his intense gaze never left hers. Those lips pressed in reverent kisses beginning at her wrist and working their way down her arm. He would travel slow, forcing her to watch as he caressed her skin with a focus he’d shown before. At lunch with how careful he was with the lunch he shared with her. At work with how dedicated he was in his preparation for his meetings. Earlier, when he was peeling and skinning the potatoes as she had asked. Miles was methodical, he didn’t just take what he wanted, he relished in it’s capture. Once he got to her elbow, his hand guided hers to the back of his neck again, silently begging her to hold there, to take hold if she so needed to before that hand left hers to lift her chin instead. His face slowly came back to hers, lacing kisses along her throat falling against her collarbone and providing the same kind of suction at the tender skin above her breast that he had done at her neck. One mark wasn’t enough, one spot not enough. Dinner be damned; he’d have his dessert first. His kisses were needy, lust filled and wanting, but shared a sense of worship of her body, of reverence to her. Miles could be punishing and take what he wanted, but he also enjoyed making whoever he was with feel like they were the only star
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Feb-23 10:15 AM
His lips on her neck felt euphoric, the way they glided over every single sensitive spot she had, her body was a mess of nerves, each precise carasse causing those nerves to ignite and burn within her body, her whole frame felt like it was on fire from such simple touches from him, it was crazy really…how one man seemed to have such a effect on her, yet here she was a quivering mess for him and he had barely touched her, she was surprised she could even ask him for anything surprised those words came out of her throat, but it was met with utopia for her, when a deep satisfied groan bellowed out across her neck, the moisture there from his lips caused a higher sense of pleasure to rush through her, those eyes of her barely opened simply relishing in the contact he seemed more than happy to give her, the she felt it, the firm sharp impale of his teeth as they connected with her neck, the hand in his hair gripped a little harder a sharp gasp leaving her mouth of surprise and enjoyment, the fact he left a mark there was the furthest thing from her mind, she simply wasn't thinking rationally she couldn't, her body all to consumed with him and what he was doing to her to even consider it. Gladly he had said, and he wasn't joking as he met her lips in his own fevered manner, both of them crashing into one another like a tidal wave on the beach, their lips smacking and curling over one another in a manner in which it seemed they had done for years, she felt his tongue prodding her lips a small whimper entering his mouth as she wasted no time in parting them, allowing his tongue to gain access to her mouth, her own coming out to meet his colliding with that pink muscle and occasionally dancing over his bottom lip when she had the chance to get there, one hand remained firmly in his hair whilst the other hand worked up to his shirt, her fingers feeling that muscular frame beneath the fabric and wanted nothing more then to rip if clean of his body so she could feel those b
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are muscles properly beneath her finger tips that was just itching to touch every section of his body. Her lungs were burning, her cheeks flushed a tickled pink when he finally gave them the respite they needed, not that she wanted it, her lips almost followed desperate to reconnect them, already feeling like she was starved of them, her own shattered breath colliding with his, her lids were heavy , that tongue toying with his just a moment ago came to swipe over her lips to take what ever remnants was left from their kiss, his strong arm pulled around her waist holding her securely, the hand on his chest curled ever so slightly to grasp the fabric of his shirt in a attempt to ground her a little, sure she could hear her raging heart beat right there in her ear through the silence that stretched through them then.
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Her hand released his hair as he guided it down to face level, her eyes watching as those dark hungry hues of his watched her intensely, she didn't move her eyes, mot straight away until he started with his perfect expertly placed kisses moving up her arm in a tantalisingly slow pace, she sighed at the sensation , watching as he took the time to kiss over that flesh, his hungry lips searching what flesh he could get in order to leave imprints of his lips on her flesh before he guided that hand back those fingers instantly returning to his hair gliding them through it almost in a tender stroke, her head lifted obediently as he guided her up before those lips came back down against her throat, another soft moan left her, her head tilting back invulterialy to give him more room, those fingers that were gently running through his hair grasped it once more, once she felt his lips suck against the space above her breast causing the same gasping sound she had produced earlier. " Miles…." She whispered out, though quiet her words seemed a lot louder in the quiet of the kitchen, the heated need for him shown in the way she spoke those words, his name rolling of her tongue in a sensual purr , the hand gripping the fabric of his shirt moved to tug it up, wanting to feel the warmth of his skin beneath her fingers, she pushed her hand up getting her first feel of his chest, those fingertips almost digging into the flesh causing a few of her own marks it would seem to him, he wanted to put marks on her then she could very well do the same to him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 25-Feb-23 12:14 PM
The taste of her skin against his lips was better than any food he could have dreamed of. And he had only just gotten started. She had more to her than this, and he was determined to find it all. The need that pressed against her was beginning to become painful, and Miles couldn’t help the quiet wince on his face when he rolled his hips against hers again. It was worth it, this pain, it was necessary. He could endure through it. He would endure through it. His lips made his way back to her throat, laying kisses until he came to her shoulder. Where Connor had glared at him and Miles got a sick satisfying grin to his face. The look on the boy’s face when Larisa came back covered in the claim that Miles took and glowing with sexual satisfaction was enough for him to want to tear into her immediately. It might seem petty, even vindictive, but for Miles if that boy wasn’t going to recognize just what he had, then he was all too willing to.
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A gentle rolling groan escaped his throat that trembled over her skin, causing him to pause for a moment as he adored her body. Her fingers had grasped his shirt, pulling and tugging it up his torso. The maroon colored t-shirt slid easily at her request, and Miles couldn’t help but flex his abdomen and give her really something to look at and feel. He wasn’t overly muscular, but clean and athletic in build. His muscles cut in and when he flexed they leapt to the surface of against his skin. Her fingertips slid further up to his chest, a broad portion of him that was dusted with dark hair that matched what he had on his head. It was thick enough to be there but he certainly didn’t look like some grizzly bear under his shirt. His movements paused, just allowing her to explore on her own and enjoying the feeling of her hands on him. When he continued on, a grimace fell on his face feeling that his kisses made her dig into his chest. It sent a wave through him that translated to his hips rolling again into her. ”Miles….”
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His ears nearly pricked at his name, a rolling groan on his throat as he fought to be gentle, fought to be tender with her, even though his teeth dared to bite into her skin again. Her voice echoed in the kitchen they stood in, heated and needy and damn he loved the way she said his name. In one fluid movement, as he couldn’t stand it further, Miles pulled away from her. One hand came down to the hem of his shirt and he pulled it quickly and effectively off of him, letting the blasted thing fall to the ground and away. If she wanted to touch him, to mark him, Miles wasn’t going to allow a damn shirt to get in her way. Once removed and essentially topless he was an easy specimen to see. He wouldn’t wait, couldn’t wait for her to take him in like this, instead bringing a hand up to her jaw to guide his lips hungrily back against hers. His intention was to silence, the only words she was to speak were her name and incoherent sounds for all he cared. A groan played at his lips as he forced his tongue over hers, demanding her compliance with him even though he was sure by this point she would have gladly given it to him. The pain in his groin grew, only making him pull away a moment to get her breath while he panted at the effort. “Larisa…” His voice was deep and dark. It was coated in desire that would rival the greatest sinners. “I don’t know… if I can stop if we keep at this…” His eyes were hungry, desperate as they fell on hers. Filled with a need to have everything that she would give, but the sanity of the man stood there behind the wolf. She only needed to say the word and he would stop. He was on the brink of his capacity, and while he’d left that line far behind, he didn’t know where her line was. Miles was trying his best to be respectful of her, to give her the reins to decide what she wanted. This was as much for her as it was for him, and God he wanted it. His fingers played at the hem of her shirt, teasing it to join him in the same attire he wore, beg
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Feb-23 12:44 PM
Those fingertips that were rushing over her torso desperately, felt the way he clenched a little the slight muscular frame he had developed with that action, her fingers dancing over the firmer muscles that she could now feel more clearly, those fingers dancing up to where she felt the short hairs prickling against her fingers causing her to explore it more, her hand moved sensually now, those nails not joining in the exploration, just simply wanting to feel his body, a body she wasn't ashamed to admit she had thought about a lot the last few days, curiosity gripping at her to know what he looked like beneath that suit, she should of been ashamed, to think of another man whilst she had one at home, to need another man as desperately as she needed him, but she didn't, no thought of him crossed her mind right now, the only thing she cared about was how he was making her feel, she felt excited, she felt a hunger pulsing within her that she almost forgot she even had, every nerve ending was Alive and tingling with this man's movements, the gentle grind of his hips into her let her know at least that he wanted her to, and that only spurred this fire on, he was the fuel to it, and each passing second only caused it to roar even brighter within her. But suddenly he was gone, his body moving away so quickly from her she barely had time to move her hand, suspended in the air right where she had it a moment ago, searching him for some indication that maybe he had changed his mind, she allowed that thought to only process for a second, because that's all it took for her to realise what he was doing, that shirt was pulled of his frame, revealing that glorious chest to her, her eyes wanted to hungrily taken him in, wanting to feast on his chest and all the glory that he was but he gave her no time to, instead his hand came to clench beneath her chin tilting her head back up and only just reaching the correct level in which she could see him better before his lips were back on
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hers, a groan matching his own left her, both hands moving to roll up his free chest, those fingers exploring the bare flesh that her eyes didn't get the pleasure of yet, running through the small hairs he had there, her mouth opening the instant he demanded it from her, her own tongue coming to toy with his lips, her body arching of that marble work top to press into him, those hands travelling south to where his jeans were, fingers dancing effortlessly across the top of his jeans to where the button was with every intent on unclasping it. Larisa…. Her name coming from his throat like that had goosebumps rising against the flesh of her chest, her eyes which were heavy with lust opened a bit more to take in his complexation, whilst she could see the hunger and desire burning there she also saw the uncertainty behind his chocolate eyes, a uncertainty that made her pause at his jean button
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|| *I don't know if I can stop if we keep this up.. * His words hit her, taking some of the fire that was burning behind her eyes away, those hands slowly moved up his chest to where his face was, both hands clutching those cheeks before they pulled back so they could run through his gorgeously tamed mane. " Miles…." She whispered those fingers moving to drag through his hair sensually, there was no haste in her movements, she moved as if wanting to explore every inch the man would offer her. " I don't want to think anymore, it's all I've done the last six months.." her words so soft and tender as she moved her forehead to press against his, the softest of breaths flowing against his face as her hands moved to his broad shoulders before tracing down his back, her fingers flexed a little those nails leaving the smallest of marks in her wake as they followed the length of his spine. " I just want to feel, I want to feel something other then dejection…" her lips moved against his with how close they were, those hands continuing to move south until she reached his hips dragging them across to come back to his front. " You make me feel alive Miles, you make me feel like myself again, someone who's been missing for a long time, I don't want you to stop…please…I just want to feel , let me feel what you can do…" her lips moved to gently caressed his, the movement not so fierce as it was before perhaps trying to demonstrate just what she felt in that moment. She felt his fingers tugging at the bottom of her shirt ruffling it up just a bit which caused her to pull back from him just enough so she could reach down to the hem of her shirt, pulling it up and over her head to drop into a pile with his own shirt, the white cupped strapless bra she wore revealed to him, a thicker band round the outside where the fabric holding her breasts was much thinner, netted like a pair of tights could be, with soft intricate white weaving designs like vines on a house, the fabric was alm
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ost sheen her breasts almost visible through it, the softest of pink revealed where her nipples were. " Don't let me think Miles …please, I don't want to think anymore…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 25-Feb-23 05:02 PM
”Miles…” The way she whispered his name, how it was gentle and sensual had him wanting to hear more. Even if it was to tell him to stop. Even if she was done, she couldn’t pass the line he had set and crossed himself. Instead, he just relished feeling of her hand at his waistband. Could damn near hear the tinkling of metal of that button threatening to be released. It made the impatiently waiting piece held tight against the fabric throb, pleading with her to let him breathe. I’ll take care of myself if she doesn’t want this… He decided, looking at her with that same hunger from before. All of his attention was on her, on her eyes they way they shone with want and need for him, on her lips as they moved and curved to make sound, on the gentle flutter of her heartbeat that he could feel against his fingertips. ”I just want to feel, I want to feel something other than dejection…” That fire she had was fueling his own. It blazed in those dark eyes, his chest rising and falling in a soft heavy pant as he let the words dig into his head. Dejection was what she had been feeling? The feeling of sadness and sorrow, of loneliness and emptiness. It was just the inspiration he needed, just the consent he required. A bubbling of anger swelled with the passion in his chest. For half a year, she had felt this? She had felt sadness, and sorrow and the pain that Miles knew all too damn well? Not tonight. It was such an easy decision, he didn’t even need to second guess it. His eyes watched her carefully, taking in her body language when she moved back from him. Whereas she hadn’t been given a long look at him, Miles drank her in. Every curve she had, the way her body swerved and the way her breasts teased behind that strapless bra she wore. It was like he was met with perfection for the first time in his life and he was stunned into silence to behold her.
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”Don’t let me think Miles…please, I don’t want to think anymore..” His approach this time was slow, gentle. His hands fell on her hips and rolled towards her back, pressing her against him. His lips found hers while his fingers played at the fastenings of her bra. With one hand, the hooks slid away, letting it loosen between the pair of them, further drawing Miles’ attention. He wouldn’t toss it aside, but let it fall naturally, let it glide down between them until it made a soft sound on the floor of his kitchen. “As you wish, Agnellino...” He whispered, his voice taking on that seductive darkness from before. While she had played and teased at his jeans, he felt the pressure lesson slightly when she got it undone. The zipper held fast despite the clear tent he sported now. That was far enough though, at least for now. Miles let his hands drag down her arms until he had each one of her wrists in his palms. As much as he wanted to be set free, to ravage her like a beast; all in good time. Instead he forced her fingers away from his pants, his eyes an abyss of desire. She wanted to see what he could do then? He would happily oblige.
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“Hold here.” It wasn’t a question, it was barely a statement. More a demand as he lifted her arms so they fell around his shoulders and neck. Once placed where he wanted them, that’s when he released her wrists. His fingertips caressed back up her arms and slid down her ribs to her waist and hips. The muscles in his arms twitched in excitement, a calculating focus on Miles’ face. His lips fell back against her shoulder and her neck, nipping her every so often so she knew he would have no qualms with a bruise or two more against her fair and supple skin. All the while, his hands moved to the front of her pants, slowly opening the buttons on her pants and pulling at the zipper. The sound of it ripping slowly down it’s teeth sang out to the pair of them, causing Miles to grin against her throat. He damn near fell to his knees, bending his left so his right could slide bent between her legs. His lips traveled lower, while his hands shuffled at her waist. He wanted those jeans of hers off. He needed them off. Miles was in no hurry, he would ravage and worship the body in front of him as if it were the only one he ever wanted to see. “Larisa…You’re perfection…” He whispered, letting his lips fall softly against her breasts, his mouth taking her newly exposed nipple into his mouth. His tongue teased the pink button of it, his teeth pinching it gently as he pulled away only for him to engulf it in the wet warmth of his lips again. Miles couldn’t help the soft humming moan he made against her sensitive pink bits, his eyes closing in delight at the taste of her, at the softness of her, at the willingness her peaks rose to greet him. His thumbs slipped into the waistband of her pants, pulling them down over her backside. He wouldn’t remove her underwear, at least not yet. He had plans for the treasure between her legs, a dessert he’d certainly be patient and wait for. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Feb-23 12:33 AM
It felt like an eternity in which it took him to come back to her, when in reality it was barely even a minute, feeling those strong warm fingers clasp at her hips before rolling to press against her back, her own hands moved to flatten against his chest, her fingers gently scratching at his torso as they dragged down his body, not in a manner to hurt him, but in a way so he would feel it, their lips soon reconnecting causing a gentle hum to vibrate through her lips those hands moving to grasp at his hips in a attempt to bring his body closer to her, she felt his expert fingers rolling against the clasp of her bra before it was released, the fabric tickled her breasts as it became loose before slowly dropping down between them, the noise of it hitting the floor hit her ears, before the warmth of his chest touched her bare breasts, a soft shudder rolling through her at the feel of his bare skin touching hers. As you wish Agnellino
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Those words filled her with more intent more urgency, she was so desperate for more and it showed in her actions, Her fingers rolled from his hips back to his jeans where she clasped that button between her finger tips unbuckling them and allowing him to have the space he probably desperately needed, she wasn't satisfied though, she wanted to pull that zipper down, she wanted to free him completely and see the pleasure and ecstasy rushed over her face so much more then it already was, but it seemed he had other ideas, his fingers rolled down her arms before he clasped her wrists holding her securely and dragging them away from the place she wanted them to be, draping them round his shoulder. "As you wish, Lupo" the words were a soft gentle purr vibrating out of her mouth , this fingers now toying with the back of his neck, gently toying with the short hairs there , another sensual gasp left her mouth as his lips found her neck and shoulder, her head tilting to the side so he could get the access he wanted, those eyes closed again so she could simply lose herself in the feel of his mouth on her flesh, each kiss sent jolts of euphoria straight to her very core, she felt the pressure of her jeans release his fingers releasing them buttons the sound of the metal zipper tugging down had a rattled breath leave her lungs those fingers moving to push through his hair in anticipation, if he cared to look her underwear was almost identical to her bra, the same netted soft fabric, the same patterned design against it. Her eyes soon opened, her head tilting just a bit so she could watching him lower himself there before her, feeling those lips follow the trail he was ushering them to, they found each section of flesh as they passed, she found she couldn't year her eyes away, her skin felt like it was on fire but his tantalisingly slow kisses, each one pressed against her flesh with precision. "I'm far from perfect Miles…" she spoke quietly down to him, though right
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now he was making her feel like she was, the way he seemed to be worshipping every single inch of her skin he could get to had her heart swelling within her chest, a deep gasp soon left her as his mouth found her breasts especially her nipple, those fingers that were gently stroking through his hair retracted clenching the short hairs, her mouth parted to feel his tongue toying with it within the confines of his mouth before those teeth nipped at the bud causing her body to jolt, a groan of satisfaction leaving her as the warmth of his mouth engulfed it once more, she felt her toes curling in the flat shoes she was wearing, her body almost finding it impossible to remain perfectly still, the roughness of her jeans could be felt being tugged down just a bit over the flesh of her rear the cool marble worktop behind her pressing into her flesh causing a small shudder, the temperature difference causing goosebumps to rise more prominently on her skin, raising over her breasts, her back arched a bit to get closer encouraging him to continue his actions, Her body silently begging him for more , the dinner behind them all but forgotten. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Feb-23 09:02 AM
”I’m far from perfect, Miles…” For him, there was no other word or phrase that he could describe her. Everything about her was perfect. Her charm, her laugh, her body, everything so far had exceeded his expectations and drove the poor man nearly mad in his efforts to remain civil with her. His lips curled around her, letting his tongue flattened against the sensitive pink nipple in his mouth when he heard that gasp. The sound was music to his ears, a symphony of desire and delight and he required more of it. Miles spent a good while on one breast before giving it a reprieve and attacking its counterpart, providing equal pressure and teasing suction to it. She was delectable, and he enjoyed every inch of her. He couldn’t have found her statement about herself more wrong. Though, she was right in one aspect. His pants were far too tight around him now, and the pain was becoming distracting. While he wouldn’t have minded her letting him free, he had a better idea for what she could do with her hands right at this particular moment. The way her fingers threaded through his hair made the man groan happily. It was one of the few areas of him that sent chills through his body. Nothing felt better to him than a woman grabbing him for dear life by the hair. Well, almost nothing. Slowly, Miles moved away from her breasts, having teased and tormented them so they stood at attention. One hand slid around her upper back, bracing her torso against him so his face was thoroughly engulfed by her chest, while his other placed his forearm under her rear with his fingers and palm holding her hip to stabilize her. There was a reason he wanted her to hold on. Needed her arms at his shoulders to do so. She would need something he imagined, just to keep from falling backwards even though he would hold her and never let it happen.
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Standing up, Miles took her with him, lifting her off the floor and taking a step or two away from the prep work they had been engrossed in not just a few moments before. Miles hadn’t forgotten dinner at all. He still planned on having that homemade meal she had mentioned. It just may not have been exactly what she had expected to be serving. He moved her to a clear and clean section of the island, away from the food she had been making and the sides he had helped to prepare for her. As careful as he was, there was force behind his actions, his muscles on his arms flexing to hold her steady until he set her down on the edge of that marble island. With her jeans passed her ass, it made it easy to slip them down further once she was seated on the cool marble slab. His hand that had been under her backside grabbed hold of those pants and with force pulled them down to her ankles. It’d be up to Larisa to finish the job, to slip off her flats and let the pants fall off her legs onto the floor. Miles was entranced, starved at the delicacy he found in front of him on his kitchen counter. His lips dragged down the center of her, kissing and licking at her skin as he went further south. That hand on her back remained as stability for her, knowing if she wanted to, he’d guide her down easy against the cool ebony marble. He didn’t want her to hit her head or anything of course. And surely the chill of the counter would send a shiver through her, so the warmth of his hand would be a bit of a buffer at least.
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It didn’t take him long to find her matching underwear of the bra that lay in a quiet heap on his kitchen floor. Miles pressed his face against it, taking the fabric in his teeth gently and pulling at it. With his free hand, his palm stroked her thigh, pleading and begging her legs to open for him. A rumbling moan fluttered over her, his lips kissing and his tongue pressing against the fabric that blocked him from the meal he was longing for. Miles let his fingertips press into her thigh muscle, while his dark eyes opened and peered up at her. The expectation was there, a burning desire to have all she had to give. In the abyss of dark chocolate in his eyes, there was a need he wanted satisfied. A hunger that was driving him. The smirk on his face almost screamed the words that he never said back at her. Dinner is Served.. Making her wait was agony for him too, so as gently as he could, he let his fingers hook into her panties at her hips, pulling them hard while his face remained firmly at her core. It was like he was first in line at the buffet and he’d be damned if he didn’t get the first pick of the choice meal. Miles inhaled deeply, wanting every bit of her scent memorized. He truly took on that persona of a wolf, nearly panting against her covered sex, laying more kisses against her to coax her compliance. If she allowed, he was sure to pull those panties clear down to her ankles, letting them roll off her legs to join her jeans. He was tender, gentle about it, like unwrapping a gift. A gloriously sexy and alluring gift on his kitchen counter. From there he just paused, taking in the glory of her, his eyes drinking her in and letting her burn into his memory. “Fucking… perfect…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Feb-23 10:35 AM
Her breath was pulling out in tender sighs and gasps as his lips and tongues explored the swells of her breasts, the pink nubs hardening under his expert touch, the slight salvia he left behind on those breasts hit the warmer air around them causing those breasts to rupture with sensitivity, those toes continuing to curl within those shoes, those fingers threaded through his hair clinging to the strands, every tender teasing kiss he gave to her flesh was like a fire jolting through her very veins, her head tipped back to push her chest up to meet his eager mouth, her back almost curled round that marble surface behind her. He soon changed that position however, one arm coming to wrap around her slender waist and straighten her back up again as he pushed her flush against his body , feeling his other arm moving to hook beneath her rear she instinctively wrapped those arms around his neck holding into him securely as suddenly her feet were lifted of the floor so she was suspended in mid air, and carried only a short distance before she was placed down, only this time on that cool marble surface, she was barely sat down before she felt his hand come to her jeans and tug it the rest of the way down, a shattered satisfied breath left her lungs to feel those jeans hanging at her ankles, she wasted no time in shuffling her feet the gentle thud of her shoes could be heard as they clattered against the kitchen floor, those jeans bunched up at the bottom of her ankles went next, her feet helping to push them of, disregarding them quickly, even on the cool counter her body still felt like it was a inferno,
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Another satisfied gasp left those lips as his own found her flesh once more, kissing down her frame, her fingers rolled back up into his hair threading them through his hair, those legs curling up a little toying with the backs of his legs, her ankles dragging along the roughness of his jeans, desperately wishing he would take them of so she could feel the warmth of his flesh beneath her feet instead, those thoughts soon vanished as soon as she felt his face practically push between her legs, the gentle graze of his teeth touching that delicate area causing a jolt of surprise to pulse through her frame, his digits digging into the flesh of her thigh caused her to instantly spread them just that bit more for him, her cheeks flushed the instant she did, she could already feel the warmth radiating from her core and she just knew he did to, there was no hiding her Molten core from him right now, the vibrating moan and the kisses he sent through the fabric caused a deep rolling moan to leave her lips, grateful his arm was there her body unable to physically keep herself up, releasing his hair then Came to clasp onto the marble worksurface edge, lowering her self down so her back was flush with the counter the cool marble spreading over her like a wave, her skin prickling instantly with the sensation. Her head tipped down to watch him before their eyes met one another's, each one Just as hungry as the other, the way he looked at her then did remind her of a predator who had stalked his prey and was now going to reap in the benefits, his dark almost dominating stance had shudders penetrating right to her core, she was desperate, desperate to have him touch her like she knew he wanted to, like she wanted him to, her core was begging for the contact, she barely registered what he was doing before those panties were whipped away from her, his hot breath instantly spreading across the warmth of her core causing her body to arch instantly of that table, one hand gripping t
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he surface of the table whilst the other went back through his hair with every intention on keeping him right there, one leg rose and hooked it self around his shoulder, that ankle pressing into the muscular shoulder on his back, but he made no attempt to do anything else yet, a small perhaps whining whimper left her lips one made from pure need. " Please Miles…." She begged out, the waiting was tortuous, she didn't think she could wait any longer, she needed him her body was tingling at the sheer thought of it hoping he would give her what she so desperately needed, and god she hoped it wasn't the only one. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Feb-23 11:28 AM
”Please Miles….” She was begging him, pleading now and god if that wasn’t the hottest sound he’d heard so far. Gently as she steadied herself back against the marble slab, Miles waited til she was fully laid bare before moving his hand from her back. It slid down her ribs and side, hooking around her thigh while his other hand that had assisted with removing her pants and underwear mirrored it. Those fingers pulled her legs apart, letting him see exactly the feast he’d have tonight. He was no beast. He took his time, was methodical and meticulous about his actions. Laser focused on his task even if everything in him was screaming to take her. Her legs around his shoulders begged his jeans off and in reality he wanted them off too. Miles could feel the throbbing discomfort he felt but all he cared about was making her sing for him. His lips then found the inner portion of her thighs, trailing kisses down to the treasure between them. First the left, down til his stubble just barely grazed her lips before he moved to her right to do the same. He was teasing her. Torturing her. This was a punishment after all, just as he had said before.
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But even he couldn’t keep up the agony for long. He wanted to taste her, to bring her to the edge of euphoria. His nose softly inhaled against her sensitive lips, and a rush of hot air fluttered over her when he exhaled slack jawed over her. She had asked, pleaded with him so nicely. The least he could do was reward her a little. And Miles was absolutely starved. His lips came first, kissing and pressing against her sex gently to part it. He could already taste the arousal they hid and Miles couldn’t help letting his tongue slide out and press against her slit to gather more of it. A deep guttural moan rumbled from his throat and vibrated his lips against her. She tasted just as good as she looked, and Miles quickly went in for more. He swiped left and then right, flattening his tongue and dragging it up the center. The hands holding her thighs held a little firmer, pulling her hips into him like she was his final meal and he would be taking all of her. Those dark eyes closed in ecstasy, losing himself in the flavor of her. His lips found the excited button of nerves at the top of her sex and he wrapped it up in his tongue. There was a gentle suction, a vacuum created with his lips and tongue, teasing her clit out. Wanting desperately to coax it from under its hood and stimulate her till she lost all control. He let his tongue slide around the side of it, and then the other before licking straight up underneath it. That teasing pink appendage dragged down to her entrance afterwards, his jaw opening so he could slip it in and stroke at her insides.
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This pattern would repeat, rolling moans coaxing her to let him drink her down. Miles would slick his tongue in deep and twist it before pulling it from her and flattening it against those petals. He would allow his teeth to gently graze against her but never in a way to pinch or to cause pain just enough to send a shiver through her at the sharpness among the tender, his face a light with the heaven he was enjoying. Those lips would move away only momentarily for him to catch a breath even though he wanted nothing more than to drown in the juices she provided. “Sing for me Larisa…” He purred against her, letting his tongue lap at her between breaths. Every so often he’d take a particularly deep breath only to shove his tongue into her and groan so the slippery thing could tickle her insides playfully. He wanted her whimpers, her whines, her moans and her gasps. Every sound he wanted to possess and he wanted to draw it out of her. When he wasn’t invading her insides, he was wrapping that tongue around her clit, suckling at it and rubbing it gently to drive her further. He throbbed wanting to get in on this, wanting to take her and shower her with affection but Miles knew better. He knew she wasn’t there yet. Wasn’t ready for her yet. He wanted her dripping, on the brink of a mess on his kitchen counter. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Feb-23 12:17 PM
Her chest rose and fell rapidly on that marble surface, her heart racing in her chest for what was to come, she was laid bare for him, every inch of her body on display for him to feast over and for a mere millisecond she felt self consciousness rush over her, the had been with many women that wasn't anything he attempted to hide, she could only imagine the women he had laid bare for him like she was now, and surely those women in comparison was better than her?, not that she allowed those thoughts to manifest or grow anymore then they did, the feel of his fingers tips grazing down her bare flesh, caused her back to twitch right there on the counter, the anticipation of what she knew was coming was overwhelming her, her legs soon were split apart, the tiniest of whimpers leaving her throat, the rush of the cooler air from the room rushing against the warmth of her lips brought a new sensation rolling over her, she felt like those lips were throbbing, aching for him to touch her. He said earlier she had to be punished for what she had done, and this sure felt like it, each agonising slow kiss to her thighs had those toes curling, her body twitching feeling him growing increasingly closer to where she needed him most before he favoured that place for her other thigh, her flesh tingled with the roughness from his stubble that rubbed delicately with each movement of his lips, she felt like he was never going to get there, he was going to leave her in this limbo if twisted euphoria, leaving her wanting until he felt she deserved it, her lips parted more then prepared to beg him again before the point of his nose made it against her lips, she felt the tug of air rushing from across her lips from the deep pull he took before that same breath came crashing against them, a deep pull of breath pushed through her lungs at the feeling, the softest gasp going with it, then finally after what felt like a eternity his pink swollen muscle pressed against those lips causing a in
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stant reaction from her, one hand moved to clasp the edge of the marble she was sprawled across, her other hand moving to thread through his hair, those fingers much like they had done through out dug against his scalp.
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Just like that he gave her what he wanted that tongue moved through her lips with practised care, trailing along her lips, her breath already picking up into hard gasps at the feeling of him teasing through that wanting lips, that tongue soon found that bundle of nerves she was so desperately hoping he found, and it did, easily, her back arched harder on the desk then, her head dipping back, her hair sprawled out behind her, those fingers dug into the surface harder than before as did the sole of her foot, pressing harder into his shoulder blade. " Fuck…" she breathed out, her body a juttering mess from such simple contact but she could barely control her self, it had been a long time since a man had touched her like this and it showed in her actions. That tongue vanished from her nub , those fingers desperately wanting to drag him back before he found her aching entrance and wasted no time in giving that some attention, she felt the twist and pull of his tongue as he plunged into her hidden depths, her moans leaving her now in a heated chorus, those hard pants coming with them, she wanted to watch him, wanted to watch what he was doing, but her body was a bundle of nerves, nerves that were being stimulated all at once, her eyes were closed her head arched back pushing her back of the counter, the words he barely spoke through her haze of euphoria, but that tongue continued the onslaught on her lips and clit each precise flick and suck had that orgasm pulling harder within her. " Don't stop…Please… Miles…" those words were dripping in euphoria perhaps a little higher in tone then normal, each breath that left her was no accompanied with a moan of pure delight, her legs were trembling already, her toes curling and uncurling those fingers grasping the work top with such strength it almost sent them knuckles white, her breathing began to tremble out of her, that orgasm she so desperately wanted was tickling at the surface , and she knew if he continued with thos
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Miles King BOT 26-Feb-23 01:12 PM
”Fuck…” That was surely the right way to describe this. Miles had died and gone to heaven, his tongue working and worshiping her endlessly. Each time his tongue fell over her, he was gifted with a renewed taste of her sweetness. This was paradise, something he had yet to have before. Something he thought that he had experienced at one point but could see now that it was anything but that. He groaned like a pleased pet feeling her grab into his hair, pull and hold him exactly where she wanted him to be. Where she needed him to be. He didn’t need telling, not once or twice. Why would he leave such a meal now? Not when she was quivering around him and moaning on that marble slab in delight. Miles would open his eyes every so often to take her in, his face deep in her sex and never wanting to release it if he could help himself. The way her back arched and her head fell back against the countertop was beautiful. She was stunning, far more so than the women he had had before. All of them This was an undeniable truth that he could not disagree with. No one had done this to him, not one. ”Don’t stop…Please… Miles…”
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“That’s it…” He swooned, his words pressed against her lips and audible but only just. His breath would rumble softly against her as he spoke, nuzzling into her sensitive lips to tease and torment Larisa as much as possible. “Such a good little lamb…” His words came out dark, a growling roll of syllables meant to tease her. He let a deep groan accompany it, his face screwed up a moment in pain at the thought. Enough was enough, he couldn’t take the pressure much more than this. Miles pressed his lips around her clit again, lapping at it with his tongue while a hand released one of her thighs. Slowly, his fingers slid down her leg until they released their grip on her entirely, forcefully ripping his zipper down loudly and letting the pressure that had been building finally lessen. The moment his piece felt the beginnings of freedom he gently exhaled in a quiet whine at it. “Fuck…” He murmured, panting into her a moment while he let himself breathe. He didn’t remove his pants necessarily, but he did reach around to his wallet in his back pocket. It had always been a thing since he was a teenager, and more often than not he found it was helpful in times of spontaneity when they occurred. Miles knew where it was without even having to search for it, sliding his fingers into a pocket of his leather folded wallet and pulling out a condom. Miles wasn’t innocent, Larisa wasn’t his first, and he wasn’t going to subject her to the flesh of him without a little safety net. His hand brought it to the counter, laying it beside her so it was ready and waiting. The little package was a clear sign of what was next after Miles had had his fill of dinner. He did say that he wanted to work out after all earlier, and what better way to work off a hearty meal was to have a little…cardio…
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Miles watched her carefully, noting the tonal change and the higher pitch it had had. He watched her grasp the edge of his counter and could feel the desperation in her fingers against his scalp. She was right there, right on the brink and he smiled against her clit knowing it. He was torn, wanting her to be teased and left hanging for hustling him the way she had but he also wanted to taste her orgasm on his tongue or on his waiting member. It was torture the decision he had to make. Which way would his pleasure go, and which way would bring her into divinity the best way possible? I am the big bad wolf after all… perhaps I should stop being… so nice.. The thought made him smirk and just when he thought she might not be able to take much else. Just when he’d taken her right to the edge and was ready to shove her into the abyss, Miles pulled his face back. His lips tenderly kissed hers between her legs, letting his face come up so she could see how wet it was with her own arousal. As he straightened, his tongue came out and licked at his lips in slow delicious delight. A divine treat and how he had enjoyed every moment of it. Miles didn’t go down on her just for her own pleasure, he relished doing that. It was one of his favorite ways of showing just how wanted someone was. Without a word, his hand grabbed the condom and with his teeth he quickly tore it open. If she looked up from her state of euphoria she’d see the piece of him that he’d kept behind that zipper. Miles wasn’t a small man in any respect and as he rolled on the safety net, he hung heavy between his legs. The head of him an angry red and swollen in anticipation. It was already leaking, wanting nothing more than to enjoy the inside of her like his tongue had. With one hand guiding the tip of him, the other dragged her back against him by her thigh. His chest rose and fell heavy and rapid, and there was a fight in his eyes to be gentle even though he wanted to just plunge into her depths.
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“Relax…” He said in a husky voice, taking the head of him and pressing against her, stretching against her for entry. His eyes watched with unbridled attention at where they would meet with one another and a low groan rolled from his throat that ended in a graveled growl up at her. “Let me in Little Lamb...” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Feb-23 01:40 PM
Her chest was heaving so hard it was almost burning her lungs from his tantalisingly perfect strokes of his tongue through her Molten lips, he was perfect, every single inch of him, he touched her like he had done so a hundred times before, he explored her depths , explored her senses and overwhelmed them all at the same time, she was drunk on euphoria, no man had brought her to this sense of desire before, no man had made every nerve ignite in a burning inferno like it did now, she had a few partners in the past, some who she thought had brought her to euphoria on more then one occasion, but she had no clue, no idea of the heights she could truly be brought to until him Her moans were loud as she neared that euphoric state she craved so badly, the sounds she made bouncing of the quiet of the kitchen , apart from his own vibrating moans against her lips, her body tensed, her back arching harder as those fingers pressed deep into his scalp, she was close, so close those deep tingles vibrating within her inner walls let her know she was, and then just like that it stopped, a hard breath was sucked into her lungs to feel that height of desire slowly pulling away, those deep tingles resounding back into the depths, a growl left her lips a growl she had no control over to be so close and denied at the same time, her back flattened back against that marble her eyes shooting down to him seeing the glistening mess his face was sent another shudder through her, her cheeks flushed crimson, those eyes trained on him catching the swipe of his tongue as he relished in gathering up those juices sent another small groan out of her. "fottuto inferno" fucking hell she breathed out , the Italian in her coming out without even thinking about it, though those words weren't as practised and precise as they normally was, they tumbled out of her throat in a hazardous way, her brain still a fog of desire. Her eyes caught sight of the glimmering package in his hand, those eyes nev
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er leaving it as it got to his mouth and he tore it apart with his teeth a action that had her body shudder, those eyes moving down until she got a glimpse of his length which caused the breath to catch in her throat, it was rigid and thick standing tall that her eyes could watch with greed as he rolled that plastic wrapper over the length. " Miles…." His name purred out of her lips, her inner walls clenching at the thought of having him within her still needy depths, that length soon came to press against her entrance, she gasped to feel the thickness of his head prodding at her begging for entrance, her foot moved to stretch herself a little more to give him better access to her depths, those eyes connecting with his , her own begging him to take her like he wanted to, she craved it, she wanted him to unleash the urgency and power he wanted to onto her. "prendimi come vuoi, non essere gentile Lupo, ho bisogno di te"take me like you want to, don't be gentle Wolf , i need you @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Feb-23 02:11 PM
For a moment, he wasn’t sure if he heard her right. His eyes glanced up from the head of his length until he found her eyes. The desperation in her voice was clear as a bell, the look of urgency and need on her face was intoxicating. Her urgent use of Italian had caught him a little by surprise, not realizing just how close she was until that moment. Until she begged him to take her. Miles felt a heat roll over his body, but he would not answer the pleas that she gave to him. Not with words. Just with a simple slow blink of his eyes and a nod of his head. If that’s how she wanted it, then who was he to deny her. Miles turned his attention back to where he was begging to enter her. His thumb pressed against himself and slowly she stretched to accommodate him. The warmth and wetness of her hit him like a truck and his face immediately relaxed, a heavy groan spilling from his open mouth. She felt amazing, tight and holding him as he pushed his way in. Every inch brought a new rush over him. By the time he’d slid halfway in, Miles pulled his hand back around her thigh, ensuring her legs were held upright and spread open for him to enjoy. “Fuck me…” Miles groaned, panting against her shin a moment before taking his teeth to her and nipping at her skin there. His spine tingled and his hips were just begging to go further. So why was he holding back? Why in the world would he deny himself the pleasure of her flesh so willingly given? It was a fight he was having with himself, one he was winning out on, but a fight nonetheless. His eyes closed and his brows furrowed for a moment before he needed more. He desired the rest and required it of her. With a hard pulse of his hips, Miles hilted himself inside her rolling his hips to get her acclimated to the girth and length of him. His member being hugged by her walls twitched in the warmth that surrounded it, and before he knew it, Miles began pulling out. “Fuck Larisa…” He breathed, sliding back in and thrusting in an even
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steady pace. “You feel so goddamn good…” His breath was a pant, his fingers grasping her thighs tightly to bring her down on him as he pushed deep into her. Each time he rolled his hips out he sucked in a breath through his teeth only to hold it and moan loudly when he plunged back into her. Miles was running on instinct now. Before he had been methodical and had been careful. He hadn’t wanted to hurt her, hadn’t wanted to overwhelm her too much. Now, he couldn’t get over how she felt against him. How tight she hugged him. How wet and wanting she was for him. Everything about her excited him, and it showed how he steadily increased his pace. Miles closed his eyes, relishing in the feeling of taking her, a sensation he’d thought about more than once if he was honest about it. It was a feeling he didn’t deserve to have. A thought he should never have let cross his mind. It had only brought trouble to him before, trouble that even today he was still paying for his transgressions of. But with her, he didn’t care. All he wanted at this moment was to bring her to an orgasmic release that would rock her world. Let her forget where she was and perhaps even who she was with and the implications that came with it. And he would take her as hard as he wanted to get it. There was a dusting of perspiration on his forehead and chest as he continued, plowing into her harder and with fevered force the longer this went on. He needed this, no… he needed her. No one else on the planet would do, just Larisa... @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Feb-23 02:32 PM
She Caught the heat behind his gaze, that slight hesitant gaze that let her know he was considering what she was asking of him, but there was no hesitation in hers, she wanted him, no she needed him, her body had never felt this kind of euphoria before, never felt the height of stimulation he had brought her to, and she wanted more, she wanted him to show her what he was truly capable of, what he could do to her, a thought she had pondered more then once over the last few days, a thought she no longer wanted to remain, no..she wanted it to become a reality, the slow nod of his head had a tiny needy whimper left her lips at what was to come next before she felt him finally complying to her request. A audible gasp left her as he started to push his wanting length into her depths,as each inch moved deeper it stretched those walls around him, those tight wet walls which accepted each section of him with a wanting grasp, he felt so thick sk rigid, each throb of his veins rubbed on those sensitive walls, his audible groan had her eyes darkening, her teeth biting down on her bottom lip a little to watch his head turn and nip at the flesh around her ankle, she was begging him silently to continue, wanting to feel his entire length vanish within those walls, and she soon got that wish, with a heavy thrust of his hips he pushed himself into her, a deep moan left her lips her upper back rising of the marble surface, her lips parted sucking in her own hard breath, god he felt so good..so perfect even, the thickness of him felt like it was made just for her, her hand against the marble gripped it tightly to steady herself for what she knew was coming next. Those strokes which started slowly suddenly began to pick up pace, pulling deep moans from her lungs, her chest was heaving already desperately trying to suck air into her lungs. " That's it…fuck…fuck you feel good…" she moaned out, her words a trembling mess of desire, they were distorted the deep breaths she neede
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d causing them to roll from her tongue in a almost uncoordinated fashion, the snack of his hips the gentle grinds he gave her pushed against that sensitive button causing those deep tingling sensations she felt earlier to suddenly return, tantalising her on the brink of that orgasm she was searching earlier. " Harder…." She groaned out, she needed him, she needed him to truly show her the depths in which he could search within those walls, she was so close to that orgasm she could almost taste it. " Fuck Miles…." Those words rattled out with passion and greed, because right now she was greedy, greedy for him and what he could bring to her, hoping that was going to be her orgasm which was climbing at a increasing pace, just ready to spill over. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Feb-23 03:03 PM
Each moan she let slip. Every groan and gasp. A symphony, private and made just for him. It drove him absolutely insane. His fingers that held her thighs up dug into her flesh. She would certainly have bruises after this, as Miles was not able to be careful in this moment to not hurt her. His back and hips rolled steadily, the pace of each stroke driving him further and further onward. Her moans just made him want to take her harder, faster, to give her the release she wanted so badly as to beg him for it. His mouth hung open in ecstasy, his eyes half lidded as he watched himself plunge in and out of her depths. He truly was in heaven. Miles was sure of it. For all the trouble he had caused over the years he must have been redeemed and sent an angel for his own use. Larisa was a reward all of her own. He felt like no matter how tired or how hungry or how weak he could ever be, he’d take her as often and as hard as she wanted. Perhaps not an angel but more accurately a witch for Miles was surely under her spell. He panted heavily, listening to his hips slap against hers each time they connected. It was the percussion of the band for her songs. And Miles enjoyed every bit of it.
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“Good girl…” He groaned at her, a smile on his face hearing her panting and moaning at him. He could feel her walls rolling against him, and he’d be lying if he said it didn’t feel damn good. The way she hugged him, and the way her voice betrayed just how close she was was a delight that Miles thoroughly enjoyed. His hips pulled out and then thrust back in harder and harder, even though Miles was still doing his best not to hurt her. The last thing he wanted to cause was pain. He wanted her euphoria. He wanted her ecstasy. He wanted her to climax harder than she had ever done with anyone else. The thought of him bringing her that kind of delight made his cock twitch in appreciation as if it was newly devoted to bringing exactly that. ”Harder…Fuck Miles…” She wanted it harder? Fine by me… He thought devilishly, panting and looking up at her for a moment before slamming himself into her with force. His left hand slid down her thigh, his thumb and forefinger coming to her spread lips to pull them further apart almost gently. The pads of his fingers clamped down on her clit from there, rubbing and rolling it between his fingertips as he did exactly as she had desperately asked him to. His hips hit harder, the sound of their skin slapping together loud and echoing in the kitchen and into the rest of the house. Miles could feel himself getting close himself, that pulsing sensation filling his gut like a spring was being coiled and ready for release. He needed her, like a fish needs water or like the air he sucked in. His eyes were dark, wanting of her as he witnessed her writhe on the counter top. Her breasts bounced with the force of each thrust he plowed her with and the beauty of her face sent a shiver through him.
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“L-Larisa… I’m close…Fuck…” He groaned, unable to stop the heat that was building just under the surface. How it was like a cork ready to blow and the harder pace, the force behind it was driving him closer and closer to his own climax. He needed her though, Miles needed her. His head tilted back a little, sucking in air through gritted teeth as he continued to take her good, long and hard. “Fuck.. Don’t hold back…” he growled at her, his fingers teasing and playing with that sensitive bundle of nerves, hoping to throw her completely over the edge. Miles wanted to feel her, every part of her body in her orgasmic release, and he would do his damnedest to get it. The ultimate dessert, in his book... @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Feb-23 03:27 PM
Good girl Those two words did something to her, it sent a heat pushing deep within her gut that she simply couldn't explain, it sent a rush of a even higher need pulsing through her, her lids were heavy barely opened as she simply relished in the feeling of him losing himself with her, the way those hips ground and thrusted within her hidden depths, depths she didn't give up for just about anyone, and yet here she was giving all that resolve up to him, it was just to easy, to easy lose herself in this man, and that's exactly what she was now, lost in the pleasure he was providing her, the pinch of his fingers against her thighs brought a different sensation, it wasn't uncomfortable instead it had her walls quivering, the soft sensation of discomfort along with the euphoric feeling of him stretching her walls out again and again was simply mind numbing. Her heated words apparently didn't fall on deaf ears, as that pace soon became rougher, those hips smacking into her with such intensity that it jolted her body forwards, the fingers grasping on the worktop was powerless to keep her body steady, those tingles were growing relentless, tinkering on the edge of spilling over, her body was so close the tightness growing within her walls, the feel of his fingers suddenly capturing her nub had her body jolting the hand that was grasping onto the marble worktop soon came up to slap against his arm, her fingers desperately clinging to the flesh of his arm. " Oh fuck….Fuck Miles…" she moaned, the moan so loud and lewd rolling from her mouth , feeling that jolt of ecstasy rushing to her very core, she was close, god she was close. She couldn't keep still, her hips rolling into him, to heighten the depths he was hitting , her chest rose and fell hard, desperate heaves of air trying to feel her lungs that felt all but depleted, her moans grew steadily. L-Larisa…I'm close…fuck That admittance had her nerves jolting with ecstasy, his fingers rubbing in precisine again
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st her nub had her body writhing uncontrollably on that counter, her own body glistened under the lights of the kitchen, her own sheen of sweat building on her skin through his actions, that burning white light of euphoria was edging even closer, that deep pull of ecstasy about to explode deep within her folds which she was chasing desperately. Fuck…Don't hold back… Her body arched her head lifting a little of the desk, that hand on his arm tightened her fingers pressing so firmly into the skin she was almost certain she would make marks. " Miles…fuck I…" she tried to say she was close, tried to tell him what he was about to do to her, tried to voice anything, but she lost all power to talk , to moan, to breath, her body tensing hard there before him, before suddenly it hit, the white blazing heat rushed through her like a wave, the sensation like no other she had felt before, her walls clenching and trembling around him, her morsel of her being trembled hard before finally she released the moan she was holding in, she cried out, a cry even she didn't recognise, it was filled with the deepest darkest tone she had probably ever heard, her body callopsed down onto the surface, as the fire rushed over her, consuming every single inch of her mind, her body, her soul, a fire that burnt so hard she barely registered to breath until those burning lungs reminded her to forcing her chest to start heaving in pure ecstasy, she could nothing, she could say something, apart from ride out the wave of Euphoria that he was currently pulsing within her walls . @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Feb-23 04:03 PM
His eyes closed while he throbbed and plunged into her depths. She felt amazing, like sex before her had been a pre-show warm up. His chest heaved and his nostrils flared trying to keep breath in his lungs while he pounded his desire for her good and hard. All at once he felt her hand grasp his arm, and he glanced down at it. Was she trying to tell him to stop? That this was too much? That she was in pain even though she had been the one to demand this of him? No. He was reassured multiple times over by her declaration. She just needed something to hold on to. Or in this case, someone. The sound of their activities echoed in his house, but Miles didn’t care. He wanted them to permeate the damn walls, let them get a noise complaint from three stories below for all he gave a shit about it. The whole city could bare witness to her songs, though the very thought of sharing the private audience of desire with her with anyone else was quickly tossed aside. No, he wouldn’t be sharing her. Not now, not ever. She’s Mine…
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Miles groaned loudly with her, feeling her hips joining him and deepening the way he filled her. How she writhed and wiggled beneath him, desperate for everything he could give to her. Every ounce that he could muster. His arms were beginning to burn holding her, his thighs starting to complain about the angle and the force and the speed in which he was taking all of her. Miles ignored it, his body could complain all it damn well wanted to, but he didn’t care. He wanted this, more than anything in his life. He was completely under her spell, and her siren songs were all the sustenance he could ever need to survive. ”Miles… fuck I..” He didn’t get a chance to find out what she was going to say. There was no time. Her voice cut off and no words would come. Just the beautiful sound of her crying out in a moan he hadn’t heard before. All at once he felt her clench hard against him and a flood wash over the length of him. Her walls hugged him tight, so tight that it sent a wave through him too.
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“F-Fuck…” Was the only word he could articulate and he barely had a moment to do that, slamming himself deep as she grasped around him. Miles threw his head back and groaned loudly, gritting his teeth and squeezing his eyes shut tightly. His body pulsed and released hard as deeply as he could. His hand held her hips against his hard, his fingers pressing against her quivering clit. The jerk of him in her was clear and despite the safety net he’d put on, it wasn’t hard to feel each pulse of him as he came hard within her depths. His fingers released her clit gently, but remained so his arm could remain held by her hand. Panting, desperate to get as much air as he could, Miles held her hips close, refusing to pull himself out yet. Instead he leaned over her, letting his lips dust over her abdomen as he tried to catch his breath. Miles let his eyes close for a moment, his heart racing in his chest while his forehead softly fell against her skin. There were no words, even if he tried, in order that he could express to her. Instead he just lay a little slumped over her, swallowing thickly as he breathed. The haze of desire and sex was heavy on his head, and he really didn’t want that fog to lift. All he wanted to do was remain just like this, at least for a few minutes until he could feel his legs again and could potentially move them.
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It took a minute or two, perhaps more if he had bothered to check the time before he chuckled softly against her skin, his head lifting to look up at her. She was glorious, beautiful in the afterglow, a shining shimmering woman who was more stunning than he had ever seen in his life. Even with the sheen of sweat that littered her soft supple skin. While his dark eyes still held the dark hunger from before, he was slowly coming down from that high, and his expression softened at her. “You… are perfect…” He panted gently, unable to help the shiver that ran down his spine watching her chest rise and fall under him. "Where.. the fuck have you been hiding..." @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Feb-23 05:12 PM
She barely registered the sound that came from throat, her ears were ringing, her body was over stimulated, each nerve was tingling with the rush of euphoria that was pulsing through every vein, even if she wanted to say something, anything her mind simply couldn't process words right now never mind a coherent sentence, she felt him swell even thicker within those walls, a lewd groan leaving her lips at the feeling before she felt that delicious twinge of his own climax pulsing within those walls, sending a jolt of pride straight to her very core to know he had found his own release through her pleasure, that she brought him to that burning end, the same burning depths that she was experiencing now. Her body went limp against that counter when he was done, all the strength depleting slowly from her frame that she simply couldn't keep her self up right anymore, the hand that was clasping his arm slowly left, releasing him from the prison she was keeping him him to fall against the cold surface, the leg he was holding moved a little to, a small groan vibrating from her mouth to feel the tightness of the muscle where he had been holding her for so long, her eyes remained closed simply not finding the will to open them yet, she felt the small beads of sweat rolling down her forehead hitting the coolness of the room actually felt nice, bringing some relief from the heat that was convulsing all around her. Suddenly she felt the pillow softness of his lips graze her abdomen making her muscles jolt with how sensitive everything felt before his head came to rest there, her hand tenderly came up to go for his hair, those fingers that not so long ago was almost yanking at the strands was now soft and tender in its strokes, pulling the wet strands of his forehead, silence stretched between them then, but she didn't mind it, the gentle sounds of their lungs filling was all that was heard for a moment before his chuckle rang out causing those heavy lids of hers to finally ope
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n and gaze down to the man laying on her stomach, she felt a jolt of not just desire rush through her then, she felt something so much more, for the first time in a long time she felt her self, she felt free and careless, she felt wanted and desired, and it was addictive, such a addictive feeling that she didn't want to end… Her eyes met his, her own display a array of emotions as those fingers continued their gentle strokes through his hair, his words hit her ears and a softer expression crossed her face, she wasn't sure what this meant for them now, wasn't sure even what was to become of this, but she wasn't going to allow her mind to think of possibilities right now, sure just wanted to bask in this moment, a moment of wanting that she missed so much. " Just…waiting for you to find me…" she whispered out, her words still sounded breathless and tired, yet full of a depth of emotion she couldn't express…she knew without a shadow of a doubt she was falling for this man, and she would be lying if she said that didn't scare her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Feb-23 07:31 PM
Larisa wasn’t the only one feeling the fear fall over them. Miles let his cheek lay against her, his eyes turning towards the rest of his home while she stroked through his hair. It was the best position he could think of to be in so she couldn’t see his face clearly. His heart was still pounding, but a wash of unease was settling in his chest as the reality of their situation was slowly dawning on him. As his breath quieted and he could begin to feel his legs and arms a little easier, Miles knew a fact that was unbending and unequivocally true. He’d fucked up. Just like he had the first time. He’d absolutely messed everything up, and now it was half a year ago all over again running circles in his head. This is how it started last time…You’ve fucked it Miles…You’ve absolutely fucked it… His breath danced over her skin as he huffed it out in slowly steadying pants. His head was a blur, a wash of different emotions. She worked for him, and was directly managed by him. This is and was an HR nightmare and if Julia found out it would be again. He went over everything in the last few days rapidly and the only conclusion that Miles could come up with was this very scenario, where he ended up with his member buried deep inside of her. It didn’t matter how or when, it would have happened. Because even though Miles had told himself to be careful, to approach with caution, he just couldn’t do it. He had been drawn like a moth to a flame to Larisa in a way that he couldn’t explain. His eyes closed, just trying to think. Maybe there was something that was different, that could play this scenario differently. There had to be something. He’d avoided every personal assistant he’d hired like they were a plague in the office before Larisa, that is if they even lasted more than a day or two. But not with Larisa. Her words echoed in his head, his question of her real and desperate to know the answer. ”Just…waiting for you to find me…”
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For a good few minutes, Miles just let himself rest and gather back his strength before slowly lifting himself off of her. There were so many similarities to this time and the last time that he had a hard time differentiating them. Except for her words. He’d never asked that question before, and he hadn’t expected an answer even though he was glad to have gotten one. Just, waiting for you to find me… The words haunted him, weaving their way into the fabric of his being and making him really consider them. Had she meant it, or was she just answering with what he wanted to hear? What she thought he wanted to hear? His eyes met hers for a moment, dark pools of desire for the woman on his counter but there was a softness, a gentleness that reflected back at her. “Don’t move…” He said quietly, expecting her to follow his instruction without question or fight. He didn’t want her to attempt to stand or sit up. The last thing he needed was for her to get light headed and fall off his kitchen counter. Sucking in air and groaning a little at the effort, Miles pulled himself out and rolled the used rubber off his softening piece. He tied it off so it wouldn’t leak anywhere before taking a paper towel and wiping himself off before tossing both into the bin under his sink. His pants and boxers were still mostly on, having only come down to his mid thigh in the effort, so it didn’t take much from him to pack himself away and rebutton his pants. He zipped himself up on his way back over to her, moving himself around to the side of her instead of in front of her like he had been before.
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In a moment of tenderness, Miles gently slipped one arm under her knees while the other took hold of her arm gently as he bent forward. His hand lifted her arm up to his shoulder, silently instructing her to hold on the same way she had before, before he released his hold on her and slipped his arm under her shoulder blades and neck. Miles would wait, just for a moment until she felt secure enough. It wouldn’t matter if she fought the idea or disagreed with his treatment of her. This wasn’t up for debate or negotiation. She would be able to tell that just by the way he looked at her.
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Gently, he lifted her up into his arms, holding Larisa tight against his bare chest. His embrace of her was strong enough that she wouldn’t fall but gentle enough that she wouldn’t feel suffocated. Without a word, he moved out of his kitchen and into the living room space. The space was warm and inviting with a large white ornate gas fireplace and a very large flat screen television set above it. There were a pair of black leather couches, one with a soft gray fleece throw blanket folded in half and draped over the back of it. With his elbow, Miles flicked a switch on the wall, careful to be sure that Larisa wouldn’t hit the wall and would remain tucked against him. The fireplace lit and danced into life, and Miles lowered himself gently onto the couch in front of it. His right leg came up to rest against the back of the couch while his right bent over rested off the couch per normal. Feeling secured with Larisa still against his chest but without the possibility of her falling while she was on his lap, Miles took his arm out from underneath her knees and pulled the blanket on the back of his couch off and over the pair of them. It was mostly for her, covering her up for decency's sake and to keep her warm. “The marble can be very cold… I would hate for you to be uncomfortable…” Miles murmured gently, leaning himself back against the arm and the back of the couch. His eyes glanced towards her, before falling away and closing quietly. If she needed something, all she need to do is ask or indicate as much. It was clear what his intentions were with this; they’d just had a rough experience, and Miles wanted Larisa to feel safe. To feel secure, and to feel cared for afterwards. He was still concerned about what this meant between the pair of them, but at least for the moment he didn’t have the energy to think about it, his stomach growling a little under her and the blanket. The sound and the feeling was promptly ignored by Miles; as far as he was concerned, he’d j
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Feb-23 09:32 PM
Those words she bad spoken had tumbled out of her throat without care or hesitation, but now that they had she felt her heart beating in her chest for a different reason, a nervousness washed over, a feeling of unease creeping against it, what the hell was she playing at? What did she just allow to happen? She swallowed hard gazing down at the man was currently sprawled out across her chest, he hadn't answered her words, had made no attempt to, causing the muscle in her chest to quiver at that thought, she shouldn't of said it, and if she was honest she wished she didn't, she had told her self countless upon countless of times not to do this, not to get involved with this man beyond anything work related, it would be trouble, it would be reckless and stupid, it could ruin everything she had worked for, yet here she was laying naked on a marble counter with his breathless form against her You're so stupid Larisa…. she berated her self closing her eyes attempting to keep those emotions in check that were slowly started to manifest even harder within her. She felt his form move, those eyes opening slowly to peek down to him, catching those warm chocolate eyes glancing up to her, the desire still dancing around those glorious hues with there was also a tenderness there, a gentleness which made her chest settle for just a moment, yet he still hadn't said anything, had made no attempt to respond to what she said, the words that followed brought a shattered breath from her throat Don't move she didn't think she could even if she tried anyway, her body was aching in the most delicious way, she could still feel those inner walls trembling, not quite coming down from the quivering mess it was a moment ago, she nodded , not able to use that voice which seemed lost on her now, when he finally pulled back, a gasp left her throat her body flexing at the feeling of him leaving her, before he did and there was nothing left but emptiness, the heat of her body started to eva
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porate now his body had left her, the once room home felt Cold now comparison her body shivering a little at the cool air hitting her body causing those same goosebumps to rise against her skin, she didn't say anything simply laid there waiting to see what he wanted to do.
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Her Hues watched as he came over, following his movements before he came to the side of her, she felt the careful way in which he placed his hands beneath her, his arms circling around her body as her arms did as he instructed and rose to wrap around his neck holding him securely as he lifted her as if she weighed nothing more then a feather, her body fell against his chest, her head buried into that neck as she closed her eyes taking in the intoxicating scent of him, a scent that brought her a lot of comfort, set her mind at ease and made everything seem okay, a scent that had the power to make her feel nothing in the world would go wrong, yet today she felt it had, they had crossed a line, a line they both said that wouldn't, a line they both seemed determined to ensure it didn't Happen, yet here they were still glowing in the after effects of what they just did. The spacious living room came into view her eyes peering around at the beauty of it, the large TV the fireplace just begging to be used and the plush leather sofas not far from where they were, she might of appreciated it more if her mind wasn't a mess of thoughts and processes, she was angry at herself, angry that she had allowed herself to bend over so easily for him, that she had little to no strength to resist him before he lowered them down on the couch and that blanket was tossed over her, he might not of had the energy to think about anything but it was all her mind was doing now, thinking…even in her tired satisfied state, her mind was a dangerous place to be for her sometimes, a place she hated and wished she didn't have, with all the emotions rolling through her, another one hit her of guilt…an overwhelming sense of guilt to know she had left Connor at home, she swallowed deeply hearing his tender words rolling out about wanting her to be comfortable, her eyes closed again her head remaining just where it was in the crook of his neck, her hands slowly untangling from around him so she could
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get her face closer, those hands moved down his chest allowing her fingers to toy with the hair on his chest…she was thinking about, something she didn't want to do, thinking took her to places she didn't want to go. Yet now that she had started she found she couldn't stop, no matter what she did those thoughts were all consuming her, so many different things racing through her head. Your heart less, how could you do this to Connor, hasn't he been through enough? Now you're just gonna be another one of those women , those women he never cared about and you allowed this to happen… A shattered sigh left her lungs then, that last thought seeming to hurt her more then any, did he care about her? His actions for the most part had shown he did, but did he really? Did he truly care? Or was this what he did…to lure people In and get what he wanted? He made no attempt to acknowledge her words from earlier, hadn't said anything to even suggest he heard it. " I need a shower…." She finally whispered out , after the silence had stretched between them longer than perhaps she had intended, she could have asked many things then, what now? Where do they go from here? But she didn't, simply because she was to afraid to here the answers he would give. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Feb-23 10:17 PM
While he held her on the couch, he let his mind think about everything again and again. Each time, the same conclusion. No matter how many times he tried to think of how it could have been different. It might have ended differently. In the end, it was always going to end this way, with Larisa naked on his chest covered in a blanket while they came down from their sexual highs. ”Just…waiting for you to find me…” I found you alright… Didn’t know I had lost you… Miles thought in silence, opening his eyes tiredly to look down at her snuggled against his chest. Aftercare was different for the prostitutes he’d had before. They rarely needed it, and when they asked, it was normally just a quick thing. Something to catch their breath before they were ready for round two or three. This was different. Miles had been far more attentive to Larisa than he had ever been with the other women he’d been with. For starters, he rarely went down on a prostitute, which is something that he noted as a positive. While he only hired more high end women to fulfill his carnal needs when they came up, he wasn’t stupid. And the ones he had tried never got the treatment that Larisa just got. The level of care that he showed. Miles wouldn’t have hesitated to fuck a call girl into next week, and then send them on their way afterwards, but Larisa? The thought of that pained him. The sex had been needed, a necessary expenditure of energy and a way to break the wall between them down. Miles actually found that having her nestled against his neck the way she was and how her fingers played at the damp chest hair he sported, was just as nice. He liked this just as much.
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He didn’t know what to call this, and was too scared of the idea of what it could be to really bring it up. It was one moment of weakness. One situation where obviously he hadn’t been laid in a week and who knows if Connor could get it up let alone satisfy her. The thought brightened his mood a little bit, if only just. ”I need a shower…” “We both do.” Miles said softly, though he made no intention of standing or assisting her up yet. “We need to talk first.” The words he said were gentle, and even though it was his idea to talk about what just happened, and find out exactly what to do now, heaven help the man didn’t know how to start. The silence between them was unbearable though, and he needed that absence of noise to stop as soon as possible. Where do you even begin? Reassure her that she won’t lose her job after this? Give her a raise for doing a bang up job of fucking the boss? Is there an us? Does she want an Us? Is this just a one time thing? No… The only answer he could actually come up with was for the last one. Miles knew immediately he didn’t want this to be a one night flight. A one time event between the two of them, but he didn’t know how one sided that thought would be either.
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“First…” He said slowly, shifting a little on the couch just so he could look down at her a little easier while being cognizant of the fact that she stay exactly how she wanted to. If that meant her face remained in his chest and neck so he couldn’t get a good look at her expressions, then that was fine. “Are you alright?” It was a fair question, he’d just screwed the daylights out of her on top of a hard cold stone countertop. It was understandable that she might be feeling sore or some discomfort because of that. His hand against her back and shoulder gently rubbed up and down her back. It wasn’t suggestive as he had done before, but reassuring and comforting. A way to try and let her know she was safe, that she could be vulnerable if she needed to be. He wasn’t going anywhere and he didn’t expect her to do anything more. Miles waited, just to see what or if she would answer, letting whatever answer she had wash over him in the affirmative or the negative regarding her well being. “Right…well… secondly…” He would continue afterwards, continuing to rub gently on her back as he tried to find the words. Miles wasn’t sure how to ask this, but he needed to know the answer to it. He’d never felt that rush before, that ultimate climactic feeling where everything just fit so perfectly together. He really did feel like she had been hiding away or perhaps in plain sight and he was meant to have her in this way but had never known. It was an odd feeling, one he couldn’t quite shake. Maybe I’m thinking too much into it. He thought, swallowing a little and lifting his head up to give her a little more room. Yet it still nagged at him, that burning question that he couldn’t shake. Sighing dejectedly with an annoying grimace to himself, Miles let his gaze fall on the fireplace that crackled gently and filled the room with warmth.
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“Did you mean that… what you said?” He finally asked, feeling a pit in his stomach that had nothing to do with how hungry the man was. “I’m… I’m not sure why I said it either… it… it just felt right to.” As soon as the words left his mouth he groaned a little at himself. Why was he asking something like that? He reminded himself of his call girls, the ones that got clingy and he cleared his throat to try and right himself. “Sorry, you don’t have to answer that…” his words were calm, still wrestling with the idea that he had messed this up. Whatever this was. Was it…anything? Or was she just like..her? The thought brought a chill down his spine and made his stomach churn for a completely different reason than the fact that he was running and fucking on empty. His hand slowly stopped against her back but didn’t lift away, merely holding her there gently. “Please, let me know if you need or want anything Larisa…” It was soothing the way he said it, not knowing her limits or what she would need. He enjoyed this intimacy they were sharing on his couch, but if she needed something, and he had the ability to provide it, then Miles was ready and willing to oblige her. It was his fault after all for however sore she might feel or however exhausted her body would be. He felt responsible, and he wasn’t about to let her suffer through it alone. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Feb-23 11:10 PM
We both do…. we need to talk first Those words had her stiffening right there on his Lap, he wanted to talk, clearly talk about what had just happened between them, is this where he told her it was a mistake? Where he never intended for this to happen, the thought filled her with dread, imagining those words sent a unimaginable uncomfortableness rattling through her, she didn't think she could bare to hear those words, didn't think she would handle it, she already couldn't handle those doubting words floating around in her mind that she believed he would indeed say that, why wouldn't he? She was nothing special, nothing out of the ordinary, her life was a mess, between Connor and her family, why would he even consider getting jumbled up with a woman like her, her face twisted a little thankful her face remained hidden in the crook of his neck for now so he couldn't see her, not wanting him to see the dejection all over her face at the possibility of this just being a one time thing, because already she knew, that's not what she wanted. " Okay…" she whispered into his shoulder, before she finally pulled her head back enough so she could look up into his handsome features, her eyes studying his face as if for the first time all over again, he truly was breathtaking and under the dim light of the fire that was highlighted even more to her, his question finally brought a smile out of her, trying to push those darkened thoughts away and simply concentrate on the playful ones, a side of her not many got to see. " My legs feel like jelly, and my insides feel like a raging inferno of sensitive nerves…but I'm fine otherwise…" she teased, those fingers still gracefully playing with those damp hairs on his chest, like the way it felt beneath her finger tips. His tender strokes across her back and shoulder were comforting, they brought a sense of ease to her that she found she needed in that moment, his fingers bringing a sense of calm to her otherwise frazzled mind, hi
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s gaze shifted to that fireplace but hers never faltered remaining right there on him watching the display of emotions wash over his face clearly fighting with himself for whatever it was be wanted to ask. Did you mean what you said?.... She released a small perhaps nervous sigh at his question, yes she had…she had meant what she said, every word, she felt like she had been trapped, trapped in a life she no longer wanted or needed, trapped in a never ending cycle of dejection and longing, she never truly believed she would feel anything then just that, believed she was being punished for what had happened, and yet he came into her life like a billowing beacon of light and shone against her, penetrating that darkness and filling her with a warmth she had been craving for months
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" Miles…." His name rattled of so softly but he didn't give her much chance to say anything more before his admittance for what he said came out it just felt right to hear him say that he meant what he said to had a rush of emotion vibrate through her right to her very core, those dark overwhelming thoughts that were plaguing her mind just then, threatening to crumble her into a heap amongst his lap all but went, a couple of times she opened her mouth to say something yet the man didn't seem to know when to stop talking, he continued rattling out sentences that right now she didn't Need to hear, she heard enough…she chuckled softly , not sure why but it just felt right in that moment, one hand lifted to grasp his cheek turning him so he was facing her. " You never do know when to shut up do you?.." she teased, her fingers gently caressing the flesh of his jaw toying with that stubble there beneath her supple finger tips. " I don't need anything Miles, I just need you to shut up and kiss me…" she whispered allowing her frame to tilt up a bit from her slouched position against him, that blanket he had positioned so cautiously over her naked frame slipped so her upper body was revealed once more, her chest pressed into his feeling those short hairs tickling against her bare breasts before she finally closed the distance and pressed her mouth to his, a small hum of delight vibrated against his lips as she did, that hand clenched against his cheek coiled around his neck those fingers toying with the short hairs there as she allowed her body and mind to be consumed by him again, everything else didn't matter, at least for now, all that mattered was this man and now she wanted to relay her feelings, her wants and her needs to him in a way she didn't think words could, so she kissed him, soft and slow no urgency in her movements relishing in the feelings it sent through her, a feeling she never wanted to be without. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Feb-23 11:54 PM
The answer she gave him was one that at least made him smile a little at her. Of course she had made a joke when he was being serious wanting to ensure she was alright. Checking on her well being. Part of him hated that, that she hadn’t taken him seriously. That his care of her was something to poke fun at. But more of him just enjoyed the fact that she felt comfortable enough to tease him. That was a better sign. Something he appreciated far more than her wit in that moment. It was that fact that Larisa was still her. She hadn't changed and wasn’t scared of him or intimidated by him now. She could go back to how they had been before, teasing and poking fun at each other. His arm gave her a little squeeze realizing that. It was something he had been worried about, something he thought he had fucked up. That he had inadvertently messed up their fragile dynamic and pulled it into a direction that it couldn’t come back from. ”Miles….”
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But Miles had kept going, even after hearing his name, even shaking his head at his own damn question. Why had he asked that? It was nosey, it wasn’t necessary. He didn’t need to know and as such he back pedaled immediately because of it. Asking something like that, of if she meant what she said in the heat of passion and the afterglow? How idiotic. Of course she didn’t mean it Miles…She was high after being fucked out of her damn mind… of course she couldn’t have meant it… It was a thought that he convinced himself of. That had to be the reason. It was the only one that made sense. What else could it have been? It wasn’t like he expected more from her. As much as it pained him the idea that it could be true how she felt. Why it hurt, he didn’t know, all Miles knew was that it did. Deeper than any wound he’d gotten before just thinking about the idea that Larisa hadn’t meant it. Had said it without thinking. Possibly even regretted saying it. ”You never do know when to shut up do you?” Miles blinked in surprise, pulled out of the thoughts of self doubt and loathing and looked down at her as if just registering she was there. He couldn’t help the gentle chuckle that vibrated his chest and floated out of his mouth. Using his own words against her, damn near the same thing he had said to her on the first day they met in that interview. Tossed back in his face while he sat there with her nestled against his chest in comfort.
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“I deserved that…Un Agnellino così sfacciato che ho catturato.” Such a sassy Little Lamb I caught. He replied gently, still chuckling a little at her for having the audacity to shut him up like that. It wouldn’t take much to turn his head towards her, his cheek leaning into the touch of her palm against him. His eyes closed at the contact, listening in silence to her request of him. He had meant if she needed some water, or if she wanted a change of clothes, or even her clothes that were still in the kitchen all over the floor. But he wouldn’t deny her this request either. The hand on her back slowly lifted to hold her head gently, snaking his fingers against the back of her neck and head cradling her in their intimacy. The hum pulled a soft contented sigh from him, pressing back into her lips with no urgency or agenda. He just enjoyed the sensation, the warmth and the kindness behind it. This felt right, more right than Miles had ever felt in his life, and he could have drowned a happy man in her kiss. Bing bong
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Miles quietly pulled away, leaning back with his brows furrowed and looking towards where his front door was. Who in the blazes was daring to interrupt this tender moment that Larisa and himself were sharing? The doorbell rang again and Miles had an epiphany on the matter. As if recalling something that he had planned for and had completely forgotten up until that moment. His hand on her back lifted so he could look at the Rolex on his wrist. 8:15pm. “They’re late.” He growled with a disgruntled look on his face before he turned back to Larisa. The last thing he wanted to do was get up and answer the damn door. They were supposed to be there at 8pm sharp, so fifteen minutes late just irritated him. Though, it was probably good that they were late; otherwise he might have had to stop mid way from bringing ecstasy to Larisa. The thought of that was an even worse one. Being late can be acceptable I suppose “I have to move you just for a minute… but I’ll be right back.. Alright?” Miles whispered softly against her ear. It was clear he didn’t want to move her at all. He’d much rather just leave whoever it was at the door to wait all damn night. But that wasn’t the best idea and considering she was currently nude, he wanted to make sure the door was dealt with and the interruptor was sent on their way quickly. As gently as he could, Miles shifted so that she was properly on the couch. Pulling her away from him felt awful. He had enjoyed the way she had embraced him and had cherished the closeness against him. Feeling like he needed to reassure her, though he didn’t know why, Miles leaned in and softly pressed his lips to her temple. He pulled his leg out from behind her and twisted for a moment as he stood up from the couch leaving her wrapped in that gray blanket against the soft cool leather.
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Once unburdened, he walked towards the front door, moving with purpose to get it answered and finished so he could return to the Little Lamb on his couch. Upon opening the door, he glowered at the delivery man from Daphne’s, who looked just as shocked to see Miles answering the door sweaty and topless. “You’re late.” “Y-Yeah uh.. There was some traffic sir…” “As it stands, I can forgive the tardiness. Is it everything I ordered?” “Yes Sir… Everything’s in the bag. Tiffany sends her apologies and regards.” “Grand. Thank you.” Miles nearly growled at the man, taking the canvas bag in his hands, thanking him and closing the door. He wasn’t in the charitable mood at the moment so he didn’t feel up for taking out his wallet and handing the boy a tip. He smiled however, looking inside the bag and making his way back to the living room where Larisa had been left. “Your competition has arrived, but I think the wager’s pretty moot at this point.” Miles said playfully, showing that he’d ordered the lamb from Daphne’s in order to compare it to her homemade one, setting the food down nearby on an end table before pulling out the bottle of wine that Tiffany had included as part of her apology for Tuesday’s fiasco. “I can say without a doubt in my mind..” Miles said slowly, sitting himself back down on the couch and opening his arms up if she wanted to return to his lap. “That your homemade lamb far exceeds any gourmet restaurant I’ve ever eaten at.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Feb-23 12:28 AM
I deserve that… She grinned , that smile only widening when the Italian came out of him, she loved hearing that sensual language roll of his tongue, it made his deep powerful voice sound even richer, the accent in which he spoke them almost perfect enough to rival any Italian man in the city she grew up in, the laugh that left his lips was euphoric a sound she found she wanted to hear more often, it was rich like honey and filled her with a warmth she would never express in words. " agnello sfacciato forse, ma forse sta aspettando che il lupo cattivo si occupi della sua cattura." sassy lamb maybe, but perhaps she is waiting for the big bad wolf to deal with his capture she whispered playfully, before his head finally tilted in the direction she wanted him in, feeling the warmth of his fingers pulling against her neck teasing with her hair there, the hand against his neck held a little tighter once he returned the kiss she so desperately needed, there was no urgency there, Just a soft tenderness between the two which she needed more than anything now to settle the bundle of nerves she was a moment ago, and with each passing second those nerves were vanishing , all she cared about was him… Bing bong.. The sound of the door had her brows furrowed in confusion especially when he pulled away away and looked just as bewildered as she did, her hands instinctively grasping the blanket he had draped over her, tugging it up against her naked frame to conceal herself from view They're late… her eyes widened a little then at his admission, had he invited someone over? Was this someone who was going to come into this home? Her fingers clasped tighter onto the soft material of the blanket. " Who's late?.." she asked quickly, wondering if she needed to go and get dressed, if she needed to make herself look at least a little bit more presentable for whoever was at that door, those whispered words hit her ears , those eyes moving to his face to see if he was going
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to give her any indication as to who was at the door, but he told her to wait…told her to stay here, surely that meant no one who was at the door was actually going to be coming in right?, her body was moved her naked flesh pressed into the cold leather sofa making her shudder at the contact already wishing she had the warmth of him back, the coldness something she didn't welcome right now. " Okay…." She said, though her words were puzzled, unsure on what was going on but welcomed the reassuring kiss he gave to her temple, as he headed of she attempted to follow him her head trying to peek around the corner to see who was at the door though from her position she was unable, she did hear the words at the door though her brows furrowing with more confusion is that everything I ordered What did he order? Her hands clenching that blanket tighter against her flesh just incase anyone was coming in, before she heard the resounding click of the door closing and he was making his way back with a bag, the scent she got let her know instantly it was food in that bag, her stomach protesting with the sudden urgency she had to eat, she was famished , hunger and thirst, of course when she saw the name on the bag her eyes narrowed and she huffed.
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" Oh you swine, you ordered lamb from them..you really had no faith in my abilities huh? That hurts Miles, and here I was thinking we had something…" she teased with a playful huff, her eyes followed him as came to position himself back down in that couch watching his arms opening to welcome her back in, he'd resolve to be strong fading wanting that warmth back, but his next comments caused her to huff again clutching that blanket higher on her flesh to truly hide her bare flesh from him. "Yeah? Your be lucky to have this homemade lamb again Sir, the absolute betrayal….I'm hurt…" she sniffed dramatically looking away from him trying desperately to hide the smile that was threatening to spill out over her face. " Go on…eat your more favourable piece of lamb, see if I care…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Feb-23 12:51 AM
Miles watched her pull that blanket around her, hiding the body he had just had his fill of not just a few moments ago. As he sat back down he listened to her complain and whine about him ordering the lamb lunch he’d had before at Daphne’s. Did she expect him to remember how it tasted or not to have something to compare her lamb to? He was good, he’d give her that, but even Miles needed a refresher on the meal. “Swine am I? How did I go from the big bad wolf to one of the three pigs so quickly?” He chuckled at her, raising a brow as he put the bottle of wine next to him and left the food to keep warm in the bag. His stomach lurched and growled angrily. Considering he had interrupted her from making her own lamb cutlets for the pair of them, which reminded him that he should turn the oven off and put away what she had made, the meal at least would be enjoyable to share with her. He had every intention of sharing it, knowing she had liked it before even though she’d declared her homemade to be better. God damn she did taste heavenly… Miles thought for a moment, a grin spreading across his face and curling his lips playfully.
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”You’ll be lucky to have this homemade lamb again Sir, the absolute betrayal…I’m hurt…Go on… eat your more favorable piece of lamb, see if I care…” The huff she made and the way she dramatically turned away from him, made that grin of his turn a little. He could hear the playfulness in her voice and was very sure she was doing her damnedest not to smile or giggle at her own ridiculousness. However, she hadn’t thought about her words carefully enough, and she was talking to the big bad wolf. “Alright… then I will…” He said defiantly, but instead of reaching into the bag at the table next to the couch, Miles leaned forward. His arms slowly wrapped around her waist and pulled her closer, sliding her over the leather on his couch so she was sitting firmly between his legs. He let his lips fall against the back of her neck, laying gentle kisses at first along her hairline and behind her ear. They fluttered down her neck and playfully danced over her shoulders. Miles chuckled against her skin, dark and heated, like he was the villain of the story and ready to prove it. His teeth came next, biting against her neck and the angle where her neck met her shoulder. His lip curled against her skin, his tongue came out to flick against her in a tease. Even slightly salted with the sweat on her shoulder and neck, Miles still enjoyed her taste. His hands held her tightly around her midsection, a hand came up to slide its way into the blanket she held close to her. He wanted his fingertips and his palm against her skin. He wanted to touch her again, to feel her against him like before.
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“Careful what you ask for Agnellino...” He whispered in a heavy growling voice into her ear, taking the lobe of it into his mouth teasingly. The gentle rolling chuckle that came next was dark and deep like before, his lips finding her neck again but being far more gentle. He wasn’t looking to excite her too much again. As it stood, Miles was exhausted and starving; a late dinner of actual food was a welcome one. It was difficult to pull himself back from kissing her though. It was like he had been given the keys to the kingdom, allowed access to the forbidden fruit and even though he could potentially have it when he wanted, he found himself drawn to her at any chance he could get. “Have some with me..” He said a little lighter so she would know he meant the meal from Daphne’s and not actually herself. “Get some strength back and then we can shower and get cleaned up. Fair?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Feb-23 01:12 AM
Swine am I? How did I go from the big bad wolf to one of the three pigs so quickly She couldn't stop the small chuckle that left her despite her best efforts at concealing it at the wonder in his voice from her comment. " You can easily be demoted if you continue with this child's play Miles…" she teased trying to keep to her resolve strong, of course she was simply only teasing him, playing around much like they always did, it was her favourite past time after all, laughing and teasing him brought her more joy than anything , and having him give it all back was thrilling, she was enthralled by him, and she couldn't deny that any longer. Alright then I will She rose a brow watching him carefully, waiting for his hands to drag that bag forwards so he could get a taste of the lamb that was humming to her empty stomach in protest of eating her self, but what he did next caused a small shriek to leave her lips, his strong hands grasped her waist and dragged her down that leather couch, a small chuckle pulling from her lips to be beneath him once more, before that chuckle faded into a small satisfied groan to feel those expert lips against the flesh of her neck and shoulder again, her hand dragged along that leather on the couch as he over stimulated her senses once again, his teeth grazing over her flesh causing a small gasp to leave ber, his kisses and nibbles on her neck sent small shudders of desire through her, though it didn't grow to be much more then that, like him she was starving and spent, her body already reeling from their lazy encounter to even consider it again so soon. A small playful chuckle left her at his warning, her bottom lip pulling through her teeth biting down on the flesh tenderly to stop another moan from leaving her lips " questo agnellino non ha paura del lupo cattivo" this little Lamb isn't scared of the big bad wold she teased right back, those kisses became gently, softer on the back of her neck sending a small pleasant shi
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ver through her body, especially combined with the feel of his fingers grazing over her bare torso. " Hmm…I guess I can accept that, your lucky I'm far too hungry to argue with you Miles…" she was also desperate for a shower, she could feel the sweat clinging to her skin, the way her hair almost clung and frizzled at the back of her neck, the warmth of a shower was definitely calling her, but the food she could smell sitting in that bag on the table was far to inticing to ignore. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Feb-23 07:37 AM
“Lucky me indeed…” He said gently, almost a quiet purr at her before he backed away from torturing the poor woman with his insatiable appetite for her skin and sounds. Miles nodded his head when he pulled away, taking his hands around her midsection and gently turning her in his lap so that she was facing him a little easier instead of facing away. It would be easier to share if the meal was between them after all. He was too tired to get up again, get a plate and split it and thankfully Tiffany had left take out cutlery in the bag just in case. Once he had gotten Larisa in a position where he felt she could be comfortable with easy access to their late take-out dinner, Miles leaned back and slid the canvas bag in between them. His stomach audibly groaned and growled loudly as he pulled the food out. It was wrapped in a sturdy aluminum container with black thick plastic cutlery. They also had included napkins as well in the bag that Miles took out and laid out in front of them. Folding the bag between the two of them as a makeshift mat or table, he placed the take out between them and opened the foil top of it. Tiffany hadn’t disappointed him at least, as there was surely a full size version of his lunch from Tuesday steaming and wafting it’s way there. “Apologies for not putting it on a plate or anything finer…I can if you prefer…” Miles said quietly, beginning to take the fork and knife that was provided and though not as sharp as his own cutlery in the kitchen, it did the trick well enough, slicing up the cutlets between them. Once one of them had been cut into bite size pieces, Miles turned the fork handle for Larisa to take. “Ladies and Little Lambs first.” He said with a small smile and a playful wink at her. He just got himself comfortable on the couch, leaning his head back a bit against the back of it. His dark brown eyes watched her, drinking in the naked woman on his couch that he was sharing a meal with. Even with her hair a little messed and a
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layer of sweat on her body, Miles found her beautiful. A vision as lovely as the rarest flower. His mind raced with what they’d done though, and while there were worries that settled there one thing he could say with certainty was he would do it again and again if given the chance. This told him at the very least that he didn’t have regret for the decision he made, so that was at least a positive. Well, Miles would take it as one. One step at a time… just… take it slow maybe… you went zero to a hundred in four days Miles… maybe just… don’t rush it and it’ll be alright… this time. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Feb-23 08:19 AM
Lucky me indeed Those words leaving him a deep purr having her body responding almost instantly with the smallest of shivers, she was reminded briefly at least of the other sounds he made a moment, the euphoric moans he made as he took her, the feel of his hands on her body, her thighs still aching with the indents he put there from his fingers where he was digging into her flesh with such force, he may be addicted to the feel of her flesh and her own sounds, but that addiction didn't seem to be one sided, she to found them pleasing to her ears, and she hoped it wouldn't be the last time she would hear them over this weekend. His strong hands repositioned her easily without much assistance from her so she was facing him once more, her body once more facing him, that grey soft blanket still hanging loosely around her, using her hands she carefully repositioned it so she could wrap it around her form in a way it would keep it more secure her so she could eat a bit more respectfully, not that she thought he would mind her being there with no clothes, if anything she was sure he wouldn't care either way, this was more for her own modesty, that and the cold leather couch upon which she sat was bringing a coolness against her skin she didn't want to endure whilst they are. She watched him as he brought that bag up and started to unwrap it, the scent wafting from it from intoxicating, her own stomach growling in anticipation for the meal he was about to reveal to them, sitting more comfortably on the couch so she was ready to eat, his apology came shortly after and she couldn't stop the small chuckle that left her lips. " This is fine Miles, no need for all that, your not dining with royalty you know…" she teased shuffling herself a little closer so she could inspect that meal, it looked just as good as it did last time, the flavours she was sure she could still taste without even putting it in her mouth, the fork was handed to her and she wasted no time in taking
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it chuckling at his comment . " Always a gentleman…well…when it matters anyway…" she teased playfully sending a wink his way before she placed the bit of lamb into her mouth , the instant the flavours hit she groaned having to resist tossing her head back at how good it was, her face clearly showing just how much she was enjoying it reaching out she grabbed a napkin twisting that fork round so he could take it. " God its good…I'll give them that, still not as good as mine though…" she teased bringing the napkin to her face. It was now her time to watch him. As he ate some, her eyes washing down his half naked frame, inspecting that slightly muscular chest, he was perfect, every inch of him and it had her chest heaving with uncertainty at what was to happen next, she didn't allow her mind to go down that rabbit hole, there was plenty of time to think about this…right now she wanted to enjoy a weekend with this man without any worries, what ever happened next she will deal with it then. Her mind wondering that weekend had her pondering suddenly, her arm lifting to rest her elbow on the top of the couch, her flat palm supporting her head. " I have a question…" she said, waiting until he was ready to answer before she asked him. " This weekend, I know very little if anything at all what were actually doing , so far all I know is we're going to inspect a house…that's it, I know nothing else and that's hardly gonna take us all weekend, i i don't even know which country were going to so " she chuckled almost surprising herself that she even accepted with such little details, though she knew why she didn't hesitate, because he had asked her "so, are you going to tell what else is going on? " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Feb-23 09:09 AM
”Always a gentleman…well..when it matters anyway…” “I do try.” He teased her back, a quiet smile on his face as he just relaxed there. This was oddly nice, just relaxing in the comfort of his home and sharing a meal with her. Normally after sex, Miles was quick into the shower to rinse himself down. He’d offer one to whoever he was with at the time, but would direct them to a guest bath, and he’d never just sit and relax with them. This was nice. Something he didn’t think would be but was happily surprised to be wrong. The way her face lit up and that gentle groan that escaped her throat made his lips curl just a bit more. He was glad to have provided something that she would have liked. Even if the initial purpose of this particular meal was to use against her own homemade lamb. The thought made him chuckle as he reached forward to take the fork that she offered back to him. He would happily indulge her, though he had intended for her to eat her fill of it before giving him the chance. Still his own stomach protested his chivalry this time, and he grinned happily as the bite of lamb and vegetables he skewered onto the form exploded on his tongue. A contented rolling groan played at his throat, his eyes closing a moment to relish the taste and the texture of the bite he’d taken, before the fork was relinquished to her. A back and forth exchange seemed fair enough. "I concur... There is no comparison between the lamb here and the one I enjoyed earlier. Yours is far superior." He teased gently, even going so far as to lick his lips remembering specifically her flavor on his tongue.
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”I have a question…” “I might be able to answer you.” Miles teased, taking another bite after her and waiting for the question to be asked. As he chewed the bite and swallowed, Miles listened intently to what Larisa was wanting to know. “Well, you’re partially correct.” He said after a moment. “We’re not inspecting a house exactly… it’s more a stretch of villas. I’ve been after the property for months, and the seller just wouldn’t relent on it until recently. “ Miles explained slowly, though he wasn’t sure exactly how much he should tell her and what he could leave as a surprise. It wasn’t anything new for him really, but he realized sitting there half naked on his couch with her just covered in a blanket that she might not see it the same way.
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“We’ll be flying out tomorrow to Italy, Larisa. That’s where the property is.” He finally decided to say, letting the fork slide in her direction for her turn at the food in front of them while he explained. “The property inspection won’t take the whole weekend, but there is a charity gala that I attend every year. I’m one of the founding members and it’s required of me to make an appearance.” He continued, deciding giving her some details was fine, since she would need to have them eventually anyway. And at this point, was she really going to tell him no? “With your fluent Italian, I figured you were a perfect choice to bring along on the trip. You know the language and the culture, so it made sense in case there was any work that needed doing while we’re there. Caprese will likely meet us at the airport when we touch down, and she’ll escort us to the villas where we’re staying. She’s been working on renovating the property starting with the one we’re staying at so it can be profitable again.” He explained, waiting patiently for his turn with the fork. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Feb-23 10:27 AM
I concur….there is no comparison between the lamb here and the one I enjoyed earlier. Yours is far superior His admittance caused her cheeks to glow almost instantly, he was ridiculous, the confidence in the man to just come out and say something like that without a lick of shame, she shifted a little feeling that embarrassment roll through her, watching the way his tongue lapped over his lips did nothing to settle that embarrassment groaning towards him with a shake of her head. " You're entirely too much sometimes…" she grumbled, her words playful yet held the embarrassment she was clearly feeling. She watched him carefully as he chewed on that lamb waiting for him to finish so he could answer her question, if he even would, not that she truly cared about where they were going, but a part of her would at least like to know what was on the agenda so she didn't get hit with a montage of things she wasn't prepared for, she tend to assume if it was a lot of work that needed doing he would of prept her accordingly , at his admisstance about the villas she perked her brows. " Villas huh? Interesting…." And it was, the holiday villas trade was a prosperous investment right now, if that's why he was buying them. Well be flying out tomorrow to Italy Larisa that's where the property is She couldn't stop the way her body behaved then, sitting up right almost instantly ignoring the way he pushed his fork towards her, she felt her heart lurch in her chest to know they were heading there, somewhere very special to her, a city she had so many fond memories and love and joy from, a city frankly that held her heart, she had spent most of her childhood there, there residency was England but her and her brother spent a lot of time there, it was her second home, her expression showing the love and devotion she had for the place, her features twisted into a look of pure delight and affection " Italy…" she whispered her words rumbled with the surprise that that's where they
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were going. He soon knocked her out of her senses when he mentioned the charity gala, her stomach twisted at the sheer thought of going to a respected event, and with him no less. " A charity event?....and you want me to accompany you?.." she asked, perhaps surprised that he wanted to take her somewhere like that, somewhere that would be a big event for him, she was honoured and if anything it just made her heart clench to know he wanted to take very along to all this with him, if it was purely because of her connections, or if he did it for other reasons she wasn't sure, but she knew she was excited…to be going home even if it was just a brief visit. Her finger finally moved to the fork now gathering up some meat and vegetables onto the end.." Well, I'll be more than happy to help with anything I can…" her voice was so soft then, the emotions so clear to be seen that she was going home tomorrow, her mind already envisioning the scene she knew she would see flying in and it filled her with pure delight. " I can't tell you how excited I am, it's been a long time since I've been home, I've missed it…" she said thoughtfully before finally putting that food into her mouth and handing him the fork back. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Feb-23 11:01 AM
”You’re entirely too much sometimes…” Point taken… I’ll keep that in mind… He thought, letting the comment slide by from her while instead focused on filling his and her stomach with something more sustainable. Truth be told, he actually had been interested watching her prep her food the way she was earlier. The way she handled the meat and the vegetables, how she created the spices for the individual dishes. It was like getting a front row seat to watch a chef in action. Prior to his interruption of her, Miles actually was enjoying watching her work. It was fascinating, and enjoyable for him. After divulging where they would be going and for what purpose, Miles just watched Larisa’s reaction quietly. He hadn’t known that it was so important to her. That the location was like a home to her. Nor did he realize the impact that it would have on her once she learned of it. The way her face lit up at the prospect of joining him in Italy made his chest swell a little. “Yes, the charity is something I’ve donated to for years and they hold this gala for the top donors every year…” Miles explained, sighing a little dejectedly, taking another bite before passing her the fork again. “It’s dull to go alone… “ That wasn’t true. He wouldn’t have minded going alone, but considering all that happened to the man in the last half a year, going it alone was not ideal. Not after last year’s gala where everyone thought he had finally settled down. Where he had found someone to spend the rest of his life with and had brought her to the gala where she proceeded to stoke that fire the entire night. It hadn’t been true, and half a year later when everything in Miles’ life imploded it was just something he didn’t want to face alone. The idea of showing up to the gala alone, made him glad that Larisa seemed so eager to attend. It helped more than she could ever know. “I’m glad that you’re excited. It should be a pretty relaxing trip actually.” He continued, holding his hand up to p
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ass on the remaining food they were enjoying. While he wasn’t exactly full, he wanted to be sure she had plenty herself. He at least had gotten to the point sharing with her that his stomach wasn’t roaring loudly for sustenance. In their back and forth split of it, they had gotten through quite a bit of the meal as it was, and despite just being a larger lunch sized portion of it, the meal was hearty and satisfying all the way through. The way he leaned against the couch was the epitome of lounging. His arms relaxing over the arm and back of his couch, while his head lolled back a moment in comfort against the plush leather. His hair was a little tousled with their activities earlier and his face held a soft contented expression on it. His chest rose and fell slowly, just enjoying the company and conversation, the warmth of the food settling in his body and everything that the evening had brought. He couldn’t have asked for a better night, not even if he had paid for it. “Anything else I can answer for you Larisa?” He asked quietly, letting his eyes fall over her. It wasn’t the normal way he had done so before like he was undressing her with his eyes. It was just him taking her in and committing this moment to memory. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Feb-23 11:18 AM
She was Interested in what he said about the charity Gala, she didn't know he did, it was a strange thought to realise, the tabloids had always focused on the bad of him, the women, his fierce nature, they had always focused on the negatives he seemed, she frankly didn't remember a time she read anything really positive about him in those tabloids, not recently anyway, and that thought had her chest aching, to know he was doing charitable work, okay admittedly it was in a different country but she was almost certain if he did it there, he did it here to. I just don't want to go alone… that admittance made her chest clenched tightly almost taking her breath away, she had no idea what he truly meant by that statement, simply taking it as he said it, that he was lonely, that he went to these things alone and never had anyone to share this experience with, that's how she took it, and she smiled tenderly to know then he wanted to take her with him, something that had a warmth rushing over her. " Well, you don't have to, I'll be honoured to go and see what fantastic work your doing…" she said with a sense of pride for the man in front of her. The food was offered to her again and she took another substantially mouthful before handing him the fork back, she hasn't had a lot but if she was honest she felt satisfied, the richness and luxury of the food had given her a fullness and she felt more than comfortable now her stomach finally stopping those aggressive rumbles it had been doing most of the evening, grasping that napkin she dabbed her mouth before his question rolled out and she thought about it for a moment. " I don't think so, not now at least, I'm sure if there was anything more substantial you wanted to share about the trip you would, I'm just excited to be going back home, it's been a while since I've been there..I'm looking forward to it…" of course more pressing matters suddenly crept in, like the flight she would have to take filling her with a sen
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se of dread…god she hated it, she never understood how anyone could enjoy being transported around in that tin can relying on those engines which frankly always seemed distrust worthy to her…the whole thing seemed unsafe and that's why it unnerved her so much. " What time is the flight in the morning?...I certainly don't want to wake up late…" she teased just imagining the chaos that would incur if they missed their fight. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Feb-23 11:58 AM
It gave him a sense of ease that she was so willing to join him at the gala. She didn’t even really know what it was for, or where his money had been going to in order to help. It didn’t matter; Miles had always seen his wealth as something that he had more than he knew what to do with. So he had decided several years ago if his investments and acquisitions kept earning him the wealth, then he would spread it around to those who needed it. He of course kept the bulk of it for himself, it wasn’t like he got his penthouse home or his cars for free or anything. But what he did contribute to assist those in need of it, was no small amount either. He just nodded quietly when she mentioned how she had no further questions for him, his gaze turning to the food they’d been sharing. Since it appeared she was done on her end, Miles took another quick bite before moving the remnants that remained off of the couch and onto the table so they could stand. A quiet groan rumbled from his throat as he stretched his torso, lifting his arms high over his head a moment before moving to stand. Miles turned to her once he was upright, holding his hand out for her to take if she so wanted. “That’s not something you need to worry about.” He said quietly, his brow raising a little at her. For him, he flew all the time. The flight was never the issue for him. It was as easy as getting into his Bentley and having Thomas take him to the office or anywhere else that Miles needed to go. So for now, he just left it at that, having no idea that a flight actually could scare someone, let alone the person he was taking the trip with. For now, he would help her to her feet, letting her balance herself if her legs were still a little unsure of themselves and holding against her so she could use him for stability if necessary. She could take the blanket with her or not, he didn’t mind one way or the other, but he did think a shower was in order for the both of them. His gaze moved to the kitchen
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and the mess they’d left in there that would need to be attended to, but deciding quickly after that assessment that his guest was a top priority instead. “C’mon… Bath or Shower?” He asked, wanting to know her preference. A bath he could run or a shower. And as he waited for an answer from her, Miles would gently guide her out of the living room and up the stairs. Each step he would take was slow and gentle, never taking a stride that might be too long for her to make and being acutely aware of how well or how badly she walked. If she was agreeable to it, he would lead her upstairs and down the hallway to the master bathroom in his room. Not only did he have a tiled shower with multiple heads for a rain like shower, but he also had a large deep jacuzzi tub that he thought perhaps if she preferred that, that might be massaging for her. Part of him wanted to join her, though he certainly would give her the privacy she wanted if she made any indication of that. He’d broken enough rules for the evening, and he wasn’t about to push his luck now with her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Feb-23 12:16 PM
Her eyes followed the movements he made as he moved the bag with whatever leftovers were left over onto the table in front of them, before they traced his movements as he stood up, her hungry eyes watched as he stretched, seeing those muscles in his back dance with the stretch he was giving it, god he truly was a specimen to watch, hilarious really when not even a week ago she was teasing him that he wasn't her type, when in actual fact he was more then her type, she just wasn't planning on admitting it that easily, yet here she was wrapped up in a silky grey blanket, naked and spent beneath it from what he did to her earlier..that wall she had put up to protect herself, her emotions from someone she wasn't so sure wouldn't bring more heartache then what she had already endured That's not something you Need to worry about Her brow raised watching him curiously at his statement, I mean she most definitely did need to worry about it considering she was supposed to be getting on this flight with him, and not just that she was going to worry regardless of what he was saying about being in that untrustworthy tin can, she just knew he would be calm, collected relaxed on that flight and she was filled with dread to know how much of a bundle of nerve she was going to be on this flight, and how he was likely to see it. She reached out grasping his hand, carefully moving her legs to stand feeling that ache within those muscles caused her to pause, they wasn't as bad as she thought they would of been, and she knew if he tried to do this a mere ten minutes ago she would of been walking like a newborn baby deer, thankfully they were managing okay now, though she did lean into him as he assisted her, not because she truly needed it, but because it felt nice, to be warmed up in comfort by a man once again, his suggestion had her groaning inwardly the thought of a bath made those achy muscles scream, she knew a bath would be heavenly right now, she didn't voice it straight
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away though, perhaps still pondering what would be the polite thing to ask for, this was his home after all and she certainly didn't want to be shouting out her own demands for what she wanted, though the moment her eyes fell on that luxury jacuzzi type bath her respectfulness soon vanished, those eyes almost closing at the sheer thought of soaking in that delightful bath " I need to have a bath, there's no way I can resist that absolute luxurt just begging to be used " she teased, her muscles almost quivering with anticipation for how this was going to feel, she peeked up to him then wondering if he wanted to bathe with her or not, should she suggest it? Would he want to? What if he wanted some time to himself, she was so unsure In that instance of what he might want that she didn't voice her need, instead she kept them to himself to afraid it would seem that she would force him into a situation he might not want, for the simple fact he wanted to be polite. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Feb-23 01:01 PM
The walk up the stairs and down the hardwood hallway was a fairly quiet one. Miles kept his arm around her, letting her lean into him the whole way down the home. There were a few abstract paintings that gave the otherwise white and silver walls some color but more or less the home upstairs reflected the downstairs. Modern and sleek, while feeling comfortable all the same. As they entered his bedroom, it was clear this was the master suite. The room itself was large with a huge king size bed against the wall in the center space. It had been newly cleaned, the sheets pressed and made on the bed in a crisp clear white while the frame, head and footboard were made of a dark black stained wood. The deep hardwood floor in dark hues of red and brown spread through this room too, although Miles had put down a couple of gray and black rugs for a little more cushion in the space. It too had floor to ceiling windows, with long curtain drapes that curved along with windows to block out the view in the morning. For the moment, they stood open with just a privacy sheer curtain closed. Not like anyone could really see them on the top floor of the building. From there they passed his walk in closet and walked into the tiled bathroom suite. It was overly luxurious, with marble tile floors and beautiful white cabinets under the dual sink vanity. The shower stood large enough for easily three people to be in there at once, Miles would know, and the bathtub could easily fit the same if not an extra body or two if you really tried. It was the kind that you walked down into instead of having to climb in like most bathtubs out there. While the shower was one thing, Miles actually hadn’t tested the capacity in the bathtub yet, even though by the size of it, it surely suggested more than two.
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“Well My Lady, the bathtub is all yours then.” He said kindly, moving away just for a moment to turn the nozzle and begin filling the jacuzzi tub up. It didn’t take long for the steam and warmth of the water to begin to fill the bathroom, landing like dew drops on Miles’ chest as he waited for it to fill. A thought occurred to him as he leaned against the porcelain of the tub and watched the water fill the jets inside. It was something he’d never actually realized until that moment and it made him chuckle a little at it. “I’ve never actually used this bathtub before…” He admitted, smiling sheepishly at the thought. It wasn’t that he didn’t like baths, or that he didn’t enjoy having them. It was always a time issue. He had things to do and people to meet with. He just never had time to sit and soak in a bathtub. Maybe I should try it… He thought, imagining it might be similar to a hot tub or spa in a way. His hand dipped into the water, before he turned his head to Larisa standing with the blanket wrapped around her as he readied the bath for her. His plan had been to get her comfortable, let her relax while he went and cleaned up downstairs. That food needed to be put away if it wasn’t going to be cooked right yet and he didn’t know the next steps that Larisa was going to take in order to prep it all to be ready for the oven.
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However, now that they were in his bathroom, he could feel the ache in his thighs and the warmth in his abdomen wanting to enjoy a good soak himself. But would she want that? Hadn’t he done enough? Hadn’t she had enough of him by this point? Should he ask? It was his bathtub for fuck’s sake, it wasn’t anything else and he certainly didn’t have plans to stimulate her or himself again at the moment in the bath. Though the image of her nestled against his chest in the water did stir a bit of longing in him. That had been a nice floating daydream image. Can’t hurt… to ask I suppose… worst she’ll say is no… He thought, clearing his throat and straightening himself back out as he turned to face her once more. His hands came up to where the blanket was gently tucked around her, lightly pulling at it for it’s release. The way he looked at her wasn’t expecting anything sexual about it, like he was undressing her, but more that it wouldn’t be necessary in the bath. “Would you like to be alone? Or would you like the company Larisa?” He needed to clean up too, and while he could do that later, if she wanted him there, he wouldn’t complain at all. In fact, the little gleam in his eyes almost hoped that she’d want him to stay if only for a few moments. While it was his house and he could do as he pleased, she was still a guest here and he didn’t want her to feel obligated to do or say anything because of him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Feb-23 01:25 PM
His house was beautiful, her eyes gazing at every morsel they passed on their way to that bathroom, taking in the artwork that was hung perfectly on the walls, it was all the same tone upstairs as down, the home clearly having a distinct feel to it, yet she liked it, the modern sleek manner in which it was decorated, it surprised her that she did like it so much, but if was perfect, at least it was perfectly suited for him anyway, her eyes then fell to that large impressive bed it stood out in the room, and she wondered then if he would want her to stay there with him tonight, the thought caused her chest to ache at the idea of it, if she was honest she didn't want to go and sleep anywhere else, she knew if she was left on her own those dark thoughts that plagued her mind which was right now settled and calm, would torment her she was sure, much like they did some nights, majority of her time she felt alone, even with Connor laying right there beside her, that disconnect they had now was so painfully obvious and it unsettled her a lot, for once it would be nice to go to sleep feeling wanted, a feeling she knew he could give her if he wanted to. The bathroom was beautiful too, the shower was ridiculously large which caused a grin to creep against her face, I mean honestly why did he need such a large shower? It baffled her a little, but then it didn't, this was Miles, if his work and cars had anything to go by, he was a man who liked big and expensive things, the shower was just another example of his taste, the sounds of the jets rumbling behind her disoriented her thoughts peering round to watch the water filling up, her eyes moving to Miles as he perched there against the tub, small water droplets hitting his chest and cascading down in a small trail to the waist of his jeans, his chuckle caused confusion to crease her face before his honest admittance caused her to look at him with a sense of disbelief. " You've never used this magnificent piece of Luxury? I'
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m surprised, though i'm not sorry I get to be the first person to give you a full review on it…" she teased, watching as he rose and made his way over to her, her fingers went lax against that blanket, feeling him prise it from her naked frame, the soft fabric gliding down her body before it landed in a pool at her feet, his request hit her ears, stepping into him a bit more her fingers coming up to trace those small water droplets clinging to those chest hairs he had her fingers delicately swiping those away. " I wouldn't say no to company if you want to join me, but that's up to you of course…" her eyes how ever told a different story, she didn't want to be pushy and make him come into that bath with her, but her eyes showed her need to perhaps have him there with her, they probably could both do with the relaxing notes of the bath, she certainly needed it anyway.
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Turning her self round she waked tentatively to the bath, it was easy to get in and even with the aches in her legs she managed to get her self into those warm plumes of water, moving her self to sit down within the warm comforting water, a deep groan of satisfaction leaving her lips to feel the water engulfing her achy frame, the soft jets vibrated over those muscles in such a way it was like a million hands were rubbing over every single muscle, her body sank until she was comfortable her head tilted back onto the bath side, the bottom ends of her hair floating on the surface as she closed her eyes, not sure what he was planning to do, but perhaps she could entice him more. " Mmm….your missing out if you don't get in, this is heavenly, plus you probably should keep a close eye on me, I might fall asleep and we wouldn't want that now would we…this is not where i intended to sleep tonight " not only did she voice her wanting to have him join her in the bath, but also perhaps her wanting to sleep with him to, she didn't know how he would react to either one of those things she said, but her selfish needs to have them overcome Any rational thoughts she might have about the situation, she was enjoying this time with him, and if she had it her way this was how she would spend this weekend, wrapped up in him, if he so desired it to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Feb-23 02:30 PM
”You’ve never used this magnificent piece of Luxury!?” He couldn’t help but chuckle at her. Though it was a bit laughable that he had a bathtub like this and just had never utilized it. His head shook back and forth and Miles gave a soft shrug at her assessment. “Perhaps I was saving its maiden use for someone worthy of using it.” His words rolled off his tongue as he let himself look down at her. She was beautiful in the most subtle ways, and it took Miles a moment to tear his eyes away. He didn’t exactly want her to think that he was just staring at her because she was naked in his bathroom. The way she lightly drew his attention to his chest with her fingers as she whisked away the droplets that formed was elegant in it’s simplicity. It was such a simple and small thing, but Miles felt himself swell at her touch. She excited him and calmed him at the same time. It was the oddest feeling, and before he had time to register it further, she was sliding away to get into the bathtub. Miles couldn’t stop his lips curling into a small grin at her, holding his hand out in case she needed something to hold onto while she stepped into the warm water. It was certainly hot enough to penetrate sore muscles and soothe the aches from before but certainly not scalding hot to where it would burn or cause discomfort. At her invitation, Miles let his hands go to the front of his jeans. His fingers silently undid the button at the top and pulled his zipper down. His pants came down soon after to join the lump of fleece on the floor his boxers slid off too. ”Mmm… you’re missing out if you don’t get in….”
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She was teasing him, and he certainly couldn’t have that. Miles had no issue showing his body off. He worked out well enough that if given the opportunity he didn’t mind showing the chiseled physique he sported. That thickness between his legs, even mostly soft, still hung visibly and he made no effort to cover his dignity because of it. Why should he? It wasn’t like he hadn’t just taken her to heaven with it downstairs, there was no reason to hide in his eyes. That dusting of hair on his chest traveled down his front becoming lighter and lighter as it went in volume. With his hands on his hips he looked down into the tub at her relaxing and raised a brow at her. “Well… I can’t have you drowning in my bathtub…” he said gently even though his deep voice echoed around the walls. “So I guess I’ll have to monitor you and make sure you stay awake.” Miles stepped in easily into the depths of the tub, sitting himself down and letting his arms hang on the edges of it. An involuntary moan left his lips, feeling the jets on his back and shoulders and tilting his head back a little in appreciation of the feeling. Inwardly he chastised himself that he’d never taken a moment to try this before, though he opened an eye to glance at his bath time companion, smiling a little as he watched her relax next to him. Perhaps it wasn’t so bad that he’d waited; waiting meant he got to enjoy it for the first time with Larisa after all.
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He had a few bath salts and different fragrances of soap lined up against the wall by the bathtub. Ones he’d used here and there and ones that hadn’t been opened at all. Some were even softer or more feminine scents, not because he used them but because they had been requested to be used. There were also a stack of thick plush towels for use when they were done and plenty of wash cloths to utilize. By far the most used was likely the one that Miles used on himself when he showered. It smelled of pine and hearty wood and earth. It had a quiet musky smell about it, but it worked well against his skin. “On second thought…” Miles said softly, his voice quiet even as it echoed in the bathroom. “You might have to save me from drowning if I fall asleep myself.” He teased, his eyes closing and a deep inhale that he took rumbled out in an equally deep sigh. His mind wandered to what she had said just a few moments ago and he realized he hadn’t actually let her know where she could stay. With me… “Larisa, you can sleep wherever you are comfortable…” He said softly, keeping the decision up to her even though the idea of waking up in the morning next to her did bring a flutter of excitement to him. His body shifted a moment, his elbows bending so his hands could fall into the warmth of the waters while under the surface his legs naturally spread to make himself comfortable. “You need only lay your head there… and it’s fine by me.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Feb-23 09:00 PM
The water was intoxicating, she had never been in a jacuzzi bath before and now she has cursed herself for missing our all these years, the jets round the edges seem to know just where to get her, hitting her legs especially those tired achy muscles from earlier felt like they were being revitalised, she felt so relaxed and calm something she hadn't truly found in a long time, the sound of the zipper before pulled down behind her had a grin pressing to her face to know he was going to join her on the tub, knowing he was taking the rest of this clothes of had her exciting her greatly, she didn't get a good look at him earlier not at least from the waist down anyway, the position he was stood made it impossible to really see him, she listened out for the soft padding of his feet as he grew closer. She opened up her eyes tilting her head back a little to see him standing there, slouched in the bath he looked so tall, her eyes peering over the flesh of him without a lick of shame this time, he was glorious every inch of him looked like he got carved by some great god for sexiness, he was sweet like honey dipped in a portion of hot damn. He had her toes curling just to look at him Oh boy she really was in trouble now she thought to her self, especially knowing what he could do for me, that memory coming back so intently she had go quickly divert her eyes and attempted to sink further into the calming water in a attempt to hide the flush building of her cheeks, hot at least he would take it as simply she was warm the water. " I think that's wise…" she said as he accepted joining her in the tub. " Because I'm definitely going to need monitoring, cause you know I could slip under and someone has to give me mouth to mouth.." she teased , her head tilted to the side to watch him then as he stepped in , hearing the same satisfied moan leave him as he did her she chuckled watching the satisfied expression on his face as he allowed the water to work against his tired muscl
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es. " Bet your kicking yourself now for using it sooner huh? Honestly, who has this bath just sitting in their bathroom as an ornament anyway…" she teased A chuckle left her as he suggested he might fall asleep too. " Don't worry I'm first aid trained, I can give you mouth to mouth…anytime…" it was clear those words had another hidden meaning to them, because frankly they did, even now she could still feel the slight sting to her lips from their kiss from earlier, how heated and desirable it was, made that smile turn softer to think about, he spoke about where she could sleep and she watched him carefully, his face so relaxed and calm in that moment it was such a rare sight to see, she found she didn't respond to him.the straight away instead she watched him, finding herself lost in the beauty of his face, she knew where she wanted to sleep, with this man, she knew he would keep this sense of calm she was feeling around she didn't even want to contemplation having to go somewhere else. " Well, that's a mighty big bed you got out there, and I got to say it screams sleep in me, be a shame if I didn't put it to the test and see how comfortable it really is huh?..." even through her tease her heart was racing, what if he said no? He could be sick of her by now, here she was asking all of this of him when she truly didn't have any clue what was to come of this, where would they go from here? Though right now it wasn't of importance she didn't want to complicate things this weekend, she was looking forward to it, and she didn't want anything to spoil it, any questions like that could wait…at least until he was finished. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Feb-23 09:54 PM
He smiled listening to her. This woman was dangerous, an absolute terror that he should be wary of, but for the life of him he just wanted her close and couldn’t get enough of her. He should have been distancing himself, keeping her at arm's length. He’d been burned before, badly, and the last thing he wanted to do was feel that pain again. And yet, here he was smiling and teasing her in his bathtub after having sex and dinner with her. “It’s a good thing you do..” He commented to her quietly regarding her statement of being first aid trained. “I might need that every day just to function…” His words were playful, but there was a truth to them. Her kisses were addictive, and god she tasted so good. Better than any meal he’d ever had in all his days. And if she was going to offer such a service, he certainly would take it from her. For a while the sound in the bath was the only one that echoed off the walls. It was gentle and warm and comforting, wrapping the pair of them in bubbled massaging goodness. ”Well, that’s a mighty big bed you got out there, and I got to say it screams sleep in me, be a shame if I didn’t put it to the test and see how comfortable it really is huh?”
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“Are you a personal assistant, or an Airbnb reviewer?” He laughed softly at her. Miles lifted his head to look over at her, shaking his head a moment to let the idea form completely and tease her with his answer. Slowly he shifted in the tub towards the opposite side having to slide over away from her a bit in the effort. His hand reached out and grabbed a folded white cloth and dropped it into the water purposefully. Then his fingers glided over the different scented body washes he owned, glancing back at Larisa a moment before picking up a brand new bottle with a purple label. He unscrewed the top a moment before pouring it sloppily over the wet rag bubbling on the surface of water. The scent that came out was light and airy, sweet with hints of lavender and vanilla. “Like I said before Larisa…” he said quietly, picking up the soaked and suds-filled washcloth in his hand, setting the bottle down on the side of the tub. He turned and took a step towards her, standing in the tub that only really allowed the water to come up to his waist. The water drained off his chest and the muscles of his torso before he sank back down in the water, sliding in next to her in the tub. His arms opened up for her, his head tilting and jerking in a very clear ‘C’mere.’ gesture to her. The way he sat was perfectly suited for her to be in his lap again, a place he enjoyed her presence. If she didn’t want to, then her attention was fine enough, though it was clear on his face that he preferred her close. He liked her touch and her embrace. And not just for sex either. The hug she’d given to him and that he had returned in the office had been a wonderfully calming feeling.
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“You may sleep, wherever you feel comfortable sleeping in my home…” He continued gently, folding the prepared cloth in his hand so it would be soft and thick against her skin. Miles had prepared it for her, and he was prepared to use it against her skin for her if she preferred holding it at the surface of the water patiently. What he had said in their lunch was something he took seriously. She deserved someone who thought of her needs first and put her needs above their own. Miles would happily do that, every time. It was just how he was wired, even though he knew she had a boyfriend already at home. One that had glared daggers at him when he picked her up earlier that evening. Not wanting to dwell on his less than equal competition, Miles just smiled playfully at her waiting if she would come over or not. “I also have it on good authority that that bed in particular is the best in the house… So I highly recommend it. The only trouble is, you’d have to share it with me…so if you think you can handle that..” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Feb-23 10:14 PM
Are you a personal assistant? Or an Airbnb reviewer She simply couldn't stop the laugh that fell from her lips then accompanying his own, the sound of it echoing off the bathroom walls, those eyes brightening as a result of it as she gazed towards him. " Oh I'm a woman of many talents Miles, you've only scratched the surface of what I can do, you should feel privileged to have such a talented woman working for you…" she teased, she watched as he moved away her eyes following him with interest as he grabbed that wash cloth and what scent of sud he wanted, the smell of it hit her senses the sweet smell of lavender that wasn't overpowering at all hit her nose causing those shoulders to slump just a little bit more. Like I said Larisa…. Her eyes never left him watching as he gathered up that sud filled wash cloth before moving to stand up, the water covered him from the waist down but not his upper body, her eyes gazed at that chiselled chest watching the water run down it , god he was like something out of one of those playboy magazines….playboy magazines she chuckled lightly at her own thoughts, yeah that was him alright, and she half wondered if he had any offers to do any sort of modelling like that, surely a man like him had been offered it? It was no real secret the women of this city tripped over there heels for him she could only imagine how the sales would go if they put him in a saucy magazine advertising some fragrance….God there would be riots. He came to sit not far from her opening his arms to usher her in, shd barely hesitated, moving her body through the water cautiously until she was positioned where he was, turning round so her back could very against his chest, positioning herself between his legs her hands coming down to rest against those firm upper legs of his . " Handle it Miles?.." she asked playfully her finger nails gently tracing up and down his legs beneath the water surface dragging them up his leg before back down to where his
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knee was. " I think I've proved I'm more then capable of handling you. '' she teased again, allowing her eyes to simply take in the beauty of the bathroom from where she sat. " All though I will warn you, if you snore ill be forced to suffocate you with a pillow…" she teased another small chuckle leaving her lips. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Feb-23 10:48 PM
Miles just adjusted as necessary to ensure she was well and truly supported there in his lap. A quiet and contented sigh fell from his lips, enjoying the closeness and appreciating the fact that she wanted to be close to him like this again. His mind swam with what to do with her, how they would go forward from here and above all what that damned Connor would do if he ever found out. Let him come…I’m not concerned about him… that boy is no threat. Miles thought immediately, listening to Larisa instead as she spoke about being able to handle him. “Yes… you did…” He purred at her over her shoulder. She had certainly handled what he could give to her all right, a dark chuckle following it at the thought that he certainly could do more. He wanted to do more. The idea of it made him immediately regret having it, as he felt the blood rush towards his beltline that he had to try and ignore. Damn it Miles, don’t make her uncomfortable now… He groaned at himself, shaking his head to try and empty it of the thoughts that were beginning to form, and instead taking that cloth and running it over her back and shoulders.
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“As far as I know, I don’t snore…” He said quietly, applying gentle pressure with the cloth to her neck and collarbone, letting the delicate fragrance play at her skin and clean her. Miles took the cloth back and forth in his hands, massaging and rubbing at the back of her neck and running his fingers and knuckles over her back and spine. He was gentle in some areas and firmer when he felt any kind of resistance in her muscles, working at the knots just beneath the surface of her skin that he’d find. Miles was no masseuse but he wasn’t horrible at giving a backrub. At least, from what he had been told. The washcloth would dip quietly under the surface of the water to scrub softly at her abdomen and over her ribs. The light touch on his legs was a nice feeling, the slight scratching of her nails sending a shiver down his spine. His hand with the cloth quietly dragged it down her stomach halting right below her belly button when he realized where exactly he was headed. Steady on Miles… He warned himself, shifting so that he could take his other hand and rinse her down. His palm cupped the water quietly, letting it fall over her shoulders and down her chest and back to rinse the suds from her. “Though.. What a way to go I suppose…” he spoke gently in her ear, his hand beneath the surface of the water gliding against her thigh, dancing with danger as the wash cloth was allowed to unfurl and float to the surface while his palm remained. “Having eaten a splendid meal, being sexually satisfied into a stupor and all with a perfect woman too…Though perhaps if I tire my murderess out, then maybe she may spare me… if only so I can satisfy her again… and again… and again…” He suggested teasingly, letting his fingers play at her inner thigh. He made no move to actually part her legs or go further towards her as he certainly didn’t want to offend or piss her off with his playful and sensual advances. Though it was an interesting idea, sending her to heaven with an earth sh
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attering orgasm or two or three if necessary. So far they’d teased until they had to release the sexual tension between the pair of them, and now they were relaxing and enjoying a hot soak with one another. Miles was content with this outcome, even would be alright if this was all she wanted, but it was no lie or secret that she held the key to turning him on. Even as he did all he could to be decent to her. Change the subject Miles… “You can pick a different scent if you want…” He whispered gently, kissing at her neck once it was rinsed of the light smelling soap. “I just thought this one would smell nice on you.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Feb-23 03:29 AM
Yes you did… That sensual deep purr in her ear had her stomach clenching, the dark chuckle that pulled next only intensified that gut clenching euphoria she already felt spiking within her Calm down Larisa! The man only said three words to you She grumbled inwardly at herself, it was pathetic truly that the man seemed to have such power over her now, just a few simple seductive words had her fawning for him right there in that bath, luckily his next words settled her as the conversation changed and she seemed to settle. " Well lucky for you then…" she said, her voice soft before she felt him start to run that wash cloth against her neck and shoulders, she sighed at the feeling, the gentle scent of lavender washing over her senses, her eyes closed so she could truly relish in the feeling of his hands on her skin, those knuckles working into any tight muscles on her back which had small groans emitting from her lips in enjoyment, it felt nice to have someone do this for her, Connor never had, even during the days they were relatively okay, not once had he showered or bathed with her, or even shown her half as much attention as this man had in just one evening, that wash cloth changed positioned coming across her abdomen and ribs, her body instinctively came back against his chest so she could relax more into it, it was heavenly, and if she was honest she was surprised that the man she saw at work, the ruthless determined sometimes extremely abrupt business man could have such a gentle side to him. Though what a way to go… Those words pulled her from her moment of serenity those eyes opening again feeling the warmth of the water cascade down her shoulder and front, before that hand soon vanished underneath the water's surface to go towards her thigh, she felt his fingers push into the flesh causing her body to squirm just a little right there in front of him, each sensual word he whispered so seductively In her ear had her breath spike a little, her body in
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stantly remembering how he felt a few mere moments ago, his lips on her skin, hid tongue exploring her so intimately and the way he claimed her against that marble surface, he wasn't the only one who's mind so dangerously entering that territory again, now it was there it was extremely hard to forget, her body already craving having him that way again. " Hmm…maybe you should test that theory Miles, see if this murderees would spare you or not, " Her words were laced in silk and a lot more seductive than before, her mind was racing with the euphoria he had given her not long ago, and she would be lying if she said her body wasn't hungry for more. He spoke about the wash soap then and it was the furthest thing from her mind, she couldn't care less about that now, but she attempted at least to put a response together, the hand grazing down his leg moved to his on her thigh, her fingers gently moving over them enjoying the feeling of his hand in such a intimate place, the urge to grab his hand and put it where she really wanted was extremely hard to ignore, she couldn't understand why she was behaving in such a manner, she just had him not long ago and yet here she was begging inwardly for the second round, perhaps it was because she had very little sexual release over the last six months, hadn't been intimate at all and certainly hadn't been giving the attention he had given her tonight that was making her body yearn hungrily…or perhaps it was just him, and the effect he seemed to have on her. " It's fine, I actually like the scent " she managed to muster feeling his soft lips against her neck did nothing to calm her racing heart beat, or the ache throbbing between her legs knock it of Larisa, your not a teenager she berated herself inwardly, though it was easy to forget that, especially when she had him so intimately close to her and his hands against her bare flesh. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Feb-23 08:52 AM
”Maybe you should test that theory Miles, see if this murderess would spare you or not.” “I think I come out on top either way…” Miles purred back at her, holding her gently against his chest while his lips remained at the back of her neck and shoulder. His hand that had been gently rubbing against her back to soothe and relax her, came forward around her waist to hold her steady instead. His forearm rested just at the edge of her ribs while his fingers caressed her sides. Despite changing the subject and nodding in silence that the lavender and vanilla fragrance was acceptable for her, Miles could already feel his body betraying his attempt at being decent. The fact of the matter was, he enjoyed how close she was. He liked how she leaned into him, how she sounded echoing off the walls of his bathroom, how she sighed softly at the tender touches he gave to her. It was like she had never been treated how she should have been. Had Connor never shown her how beautiful she was? How special and delicious she was? The thought made Miles inwardly irritated. He just couldn’t wrap his head around the idea that anyone would be with someone who seemed so selfish. As long as she’s not using you…
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No. He wouldn’t let his head go there. Not again, not now. Larisa damn near hated him when she first started and he wasn’t going to let the toxicity of those thoughts taint the vision of the woman leaning against his chest right now. Not when every passing moment she remained there he could feel himself getting excited over it. Her body wasn’t the only one that remembered their intimacies earlier in the evening. His did too by the way it was reacting despite his efforts to not allow it, the blood rushing to him was making him swell against her lower back and rear. It wouldn’t be something he could hide really with how close they were and as he felt her hand over his on her thigh, Miles felt his chest constrict at the warmth of it. In soft movements, he let his hand rub quietly against her thigh, her hand following along as it lay on top of his. Down her leg to nearly her knee and then back up nearly to her hip. It was taking everything in him not to slide just the smallest bit closer, an inch or two at most and he’d be right back where he wanted to be. Where he had taken her before and was able to play with the lamb in his lap. The images of her arching on his counter flooded his head, the sounds she’d made ringing in his ears. The memory of it made him sigh heavily against her neck, his eyes closing quietly and his hand slipping lower against her inner thigh.
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Miles shifted as he felt himself becoming a little less comfortable as time went on, burying his face against her neck and shoulder as he did everything he could not to force her or make her feel obligated to him. He just couldn’t help it, the damn thing had a mind of its own. Still, the way she spoke to him, and the way he could feel the rapid thudding against him from her heart in her chest was telling him this wasn’t entirely something she didn’t want. His eyes closed gently, letting his breath fall against her skin. “Good…” he whispered gently, deciding at that moment that he’d push a little just to see what she would do. Just to see if she truly didn’t want this all over again. His fingertips slide further down her inner thigh, begging for her to part her legs for him with gentle squeezes to her skin and muscles. His thumb would get there first, brushing over the soft skin of her with the back of it. His mouth curled into a quiet grin against her neck, his lips pressing against the underside of her jaw in reverence of her. “I’m glad you liked my choice in soap for you…” A soft groan rumbled through his throat against her shoulder, holding her comfortingly in his arm while the other requested more from her under the water’s surface. Pressing his cheek against her neck, Miles rubbed against her until his mouth lifted to Larisa’s ear. In a low volume, he whispered heavily in her ear. While wanting and certainly needy of her, Miles was still the gentleman he had been before. “Tell me to stop, and I will Larisa…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Feb-23 09:35 AM
Larisa felt her heart pound even harder in her chest especially when she felt his hand teasing along her leg her hand following the gentle movements he made, his other arm wrapped protectively around her to keep her close against his frame, each moment that passed she felt his thick bulge growing behind her, pressing against her lower back and rear which did nothing to settle down that desperate need that was growing higher and higher within her, no matter how much she tried she couldn't forger what happened earlier, his movements his lips and touches against her, the way he felt losing control within her, was all a beautiful combination which had her squirming right there in front of him, she was finding it harder and harder to control herself, and by the way he felt pressed against her it would seem it wasn't one sided. Good that word sent a pillow of warm breath against her neck causing a small sigh to leave her, she felt his stubble delicately scratching against her skin her head tipping a little to the side perhaps a indication she wanted more, wanted more of his mouth on her, more of those touched but right now she couldn't get her mind to work, her mind was clouded in a pleasurable haze. " Miles…" she whispered her word a trembling mess then, she was losing her focus losing any resolve to stop herself from behaving like a insatiable female, truth of it was right now that's what she was, she was insatiable desperate for more of him, wanting to feel everything he did to her earlier all over again, she felt the gentle pulse between her legs which told her how much she needed him. Her breath caught in her throat as that hand tentatively started moving growing ever closer to the place she most wanted him, her head tilted back on his shoulder more, the hand still resting against his as she felt his thumb so delicately tracing over her causing a gasp to instantly leave her throat, that hand clenching over his , that soft kiss against her Jaw and his words caus
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ed a small grin to press against her face. "I do…very much…" she whispered , that deep groan that rattled against her neck , her legs parted then, perhaps showing him her wanting of him before his words rattled out , that hand pressed against his more, unable to stand the wanting need pressing so hard within her she moved his hand to go between her legs, pushing him against her a small groan leaving her lips at the feel of his hand pressing against her still sensitive area. "No…Please….don't stop…please…I need you…" she whispered out her voice desperate and clearly needy, her hand pushing him a little harder against her, those legs parting even more to let him have the access she so desperately needed. "Touch me Miles…show me again what the il lupo cattivo può fare per questo agnellino…big bad wolf can do for this little lamb and then maybe this little Lamb will show you what she can do…" she purred desperately towards him her hips already grinding against his hand in a desperate attempt to get his hand moving against her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Feb-23 10:16 AM
"Miles..." There wasn’t exactly anything he could dispute about her intentions there. The moment her hand took his and slid it over her he let out a satisfied groaning sound. His index and ring fingers softly fell on either side of her sensitive lips, while the longer middle finger of his hand stroked alone the slit of her. A dark low chuckle reverberated off the walls of the bathroom, as Miles let himself take her in. His eyes looked over her shoulder at her, the exquisite treat that was leaning against him and begging for his touch. Did she realize how delicious she looked? How excitable she sounded? Her words didn’t fall on deaf ears with him, his lips gently taking her neck in his mouth while his hand at her crotch stroked and played with her. As his middle finger slipped deeper against her slit, Miles’ teeth came out to grab hold of the sensitive skin of her neck. The pad of his finger was gentle at first, gliding along her petals and ghosting around her entrance. He wanted her quivering against him, begging and pleading like she had before. The arm that held her against him tightly bent so he could take a breast in his palm. "Touch me Miles... show me again..." “If you need the reminder…” He growled in her ear, dragging his teeth against her in the process. “I’m happy to provide it… Agnellino...” At his pet name for her, that middle finger below the water pressed against the bundle of nerves between her legs, rolling and stroking the little thing out from hiding. While his right hand was between her legs, his left pinched and rolled her nipple and breast in his palm. Massaging and grabbing hold of it possessively. Groaning against her skin, his lips pressed against her nape, his teeth biting down hard near the place he’d marked her before. His jaw slackened a little just so he could provide that vacuum against her skin again. This time it was harder, fiercer than it had been downstairs in his kitchen. When Miles pulled away the mark he left was an
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angry purple color and he smiled wickedly at it. If he had his way, he would mark every part of her. Every inch of her would be covered in his teeth and purple marks just like this, a clear indication of who she belonged to. Who wanted her. Who needed her… “Good girl…” he groaned gently at her, sucking in air when he felt her hips begin to move. His hand kept up with his stroking and massaging pulsing movements of her, but the feeling of her backend rubbing and grinding against him did nothing to quiet the bulge she was leaning against. It didn’t take much, and he was stiff against her, stabbing needily at her rear and lower back. Miles shifted in the bath, his brows furrowing as he tried to position her in a way that would pin him and pleasure him without slipping. Though her actions made him want to explore her more. He needed her like he needed air, though arguably he needed air less. “Let me hear you…My Little Lamb…” he growled in a husky voice at her, his right hand curling so his long thick finger could slip into her depths and press against her heated walls. He wasn’t as careful this time; his finger was a fraction of the size of his manhood that was currently pinned between his abdomen and her backend, so Miles didn’t feel the need to be gentle about it. His finger curled, pumping her slowly at first just to let her feel him play with sensitive insides. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Feb-23 11:10 AM
He wasted very little time in doing what she wanted him to, the moment she felt that finger push through her already needy lips her own groan left her, that head tilting back against his shoulder as that hand that was firmly holding his there released it just so he would have more space to do what he wanted with her, her lips were already parted a soft sigh of content leaving her to lips, thought right now he was teasing that finger slowly and almost antagonising her with its slow teasing stroke, she knew she needed to be patient, she knew all too well what he could give to her, but her hunger for him to touch her how she wanted was so strong, that she almost pleaded him to give it to her that way, the warmth of his hand engulfing her breast how ever stopped her, the feel of his large hand almost ghosting her smaller breasts. If you need a reminder….I'm happy to provide it….Agnellion… That deep growl send a shudder right down her spine, before that finger that was teasing her relentlessly finally found the spot she wanted him, she gasped almost instantly her right hand moving to grip his thigh those fingers clutching it in a attempt to keep herself from jerking so much, god she was so sensitive, already she felt that bud tingle beneath his fingers at the contact he had only just begun to give her, that hand on her breast started to stimulate her there to, his palm massaging the swollen flesh whilst his fingers toyed with her nipple that was already erect from his contact…"Mil-" she didn't get to finish the sensual moan of his name before his teeth slammed down against her neck, she cried out, not in pain but in pleasure, that feeling sent a jolt of euphoria through her, sending tingles straight down to her toes, and the way his mouth responded soon after by sucking that tender flesh . " Fuck! " she cried out her body soon jerking in his grasp unable to keep her self still now with that gentle throb In her neck, she was sure he had marked her, in fact she was cer
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tain of it, but right then she was far to consumed with him he was making her feel to pay it much care. Good gir Those words had her groaning heavily there was something so alluring about the way he said it, it sent tingles rushing over every inch of her, did this man know what he did to her? What control he had over her body, how easily he turned her on? How turned on she was by him, and feeling that bulge only grow harder behind her let her know that he at least felt the same way about her, to know she got him this excited to pleased her to no end.
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Let me hear you my little lamb a shattered breath rushed out of her then, his deep husky words were addictive, the way he growled them into her ear was something she found she would never not want. " Fuck that feels so good…" she moaned needily those hips still grinding as best she could back into him feeling that rigid shaft pushing up against her more had her own insatiable need to plesse him to, to show him how much she wanted him, yearned for him, his fingers pushed into her Molten depths and another gasp left her feeling that finger curling and writhing within her depths had that squirming intensity. " Miles..Fuck…just like that…" she spoke with trembling words, her left hand reaching down into the water then, moving behind her she felt his thick shaft almost instantly and curled her fingers around it, her hand started to pump that length slowly , groaning at the feel of his thick shaft between her palm, remembering exactly how he felt within those walls that was currently being worked by his his finger. "il lupo cattivo è eccitato dal suo agnellino hmm? the big bad wolf is excited by his little lamb hmm? she whispered seductively back to him her hips writhing from his actions, her insides already clenching from the stimulation he was giving her , her moans were unrelenting, leaving her throat in soft pleasurable waves. " Fuck no one has made me feel like you do Lupo…" she moaned and maybe it could of been taken because she was simply experiencing the mind numbing pleasure he had given her before, but it wasn't said in that manner, it was said because she meant it, no one had given her the type of pleasure he was, it was mind numbing, and fuck she loved it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Feb-23 12:26 PM
The initial moans she gave and how she said his name were sweet and divine to his ears. However, hearing her cry out like that initially made him hesitate. The sound echoed around the bathroom, and he had to quickly glance at her face just to be sure he hadn’t actually hurt her. The way she jerked in his grasp and swore out helped to convince the man he hadn’t done harm, but that she liked the ferocity he’d shown. Miles went back to her neck then, kissing at the mark he’d left to soothe and make her tremble at the sensitivity of the skin there. “Does it now?” he teased in her ear, relishing the declarations she made. How he made her feel good with just his hands and mouth. How she moaned needingly for him and writhed against him. Every movement she made rubbed against his length between the pair of them. Stroking and grinding against him that only sent his heart beating faster at it. Her skin felt so good against his, and Miles couldn’t help joining her, quietly moaning into her shoulder at the sensations she brought to him.
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He was glad, being there in that bathtub with her like this. Feeling her raw against him, and hearing the heat in her words every time she opened her mouth. Miles closed his eyes a moment, just inhaling her in her pleasure driven ecstasy. His finger curled and pulled out before plunging right back in again. It wasn’t enough, he wanted more. He needed more. ”Miles..Fuck…just like that…” A sly grin spread over his face. He had heard her, had understood exactly what she wanted but the wolf had other plans for his little lamb. On a moment where his middle finger pulled out of her, his ring finger joined it when it plunged back in. The pair of digits curled and spread apart against her walls, massaging and toying with her insides while the heel of his palm pressed and rubbed against her clit. A dark snicker played at his lips, gently kissing up her neck and the edge of her throat for a moment.
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“Just like…” His words faltered immediately. He hadn’t noticed her hand leaving his and the way it moved. He was too focused on his own actions and wanting to bring her to that height of satisfaction. So suddenly feeling her palm grasp the girth of him behind her, silenced Miles’ ability to speak in anything but a shuddered moan. It was like she had found a switch that shut down the speech portion of his brain. His hips began to buck in her hand, enjoying each pump she gave and gritting his teeth against her shoulder. “F-Fuck… “ It hadn’t been expected, Miles hadn’t thought she would want to pleasure him, or even be remotely interested in it. He wouldn’t have made her or expected that of her in any way. So the fact that she took it upon herself to grab hold of him sent a telling throb through him. While his head rebooted from the sudden sensation, he listened to the seductive Italian coming from her lips.
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”The big bad wolf is excited by his little lamb hmm?” “Y-Yes… Fuck yes…” The words spilled out in a deep groan against her. Her hand was soft and delicate clenching around him while her body pulsed around his fingers and shivered on him. Miles slid a little in the tub, his hips wanting a better angle to rub against her back and rear end but also wanting to give her as much access to his length as she could get. The hand on her breast slowly lowered, just so he could manipulate her body on top of him. He kept her leaned against him, that angle didn’t change, but he did hold her tighter giving himself almost a channel in the divot of her spine to rub against. It was the best he could give to her, given the circumstances. His pants were too far away and even if he could reach them, he’d only had that one rubber in his wallet. The rest were under the sink in a box further from the bathtub.
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The idea of just allowing him to take her as he was, raw and unhindered floated past his mind but he quickly dismissed that. Miles wasn’t going to risk it, not yet anyway. He couldn’t tell the future but he sincerely hoped if this became more a regular thing that he could perhaps get to that point. This can’t be a regular thing… she’s already taken Miles… That inner turmoil, that conscience of his made him audibly groan loudly. He needed to drown it out. Needed to focus back on the woman who’s ecstasy he wanted to bring to her. Desperately needed to focus himself on her instead of his head. “Harder…Please…” he panted, his breath hot, rolling over her neck and shoulder. He needed her, his body begging for her touch as much as she would give to him. His fingers worked her more, pumping in and out of her harder in response to her fingers and palm around him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Feb-23 12:58 PM
She was almost panting there in front of him, his fingers working teasing every sensitive spot she had within her and out of her, that finger plunging into her Molten depths felt so good, curling and itching those inner walls pressing against the spot which felt so good, her moans were that bit louder showing her clear enjoyment for what he was doing, before that second finger entered causing her back to arch a little harder, god it felt so good…his combined movements of his fingers inside her and against her sensitive Nub was causing her body to tighten already, she was so sensitive, their early antics it seemed hadn't truly settled before he started on her again, it was almost embarrassing how quickly she might cum, if she allowed it. Hearing the way he stuttered behind her as she grasped his shaft between her fingers sent a thrill through her that she wasn't expecting, she truly didn't believe that she would cause that kind of reaction from him feeling him pulse in her fingers, the way his breath stuttered and that surprised groan vibrated out of him that she even choose to do this, her pleasure was one thing, but realising she was bringing him so much to sent a shudder of joy through her, his words trembled from his lips his acknowledgment that he liked what she did, that he excited her had her groaning. "Mmm….I can tell…." she purred back to him, she had a incredible hunger to be pleased by him again, to have him taken her over that blinding edge again, to feel that rush, those tingles that nerve rendering explosion, but hearing his reaction to her, the way he tried to position them in the bath so she could attempt to stroke him more brought a bigger need to her body, a need to please him. Those fingers pumping into her harder and faster however had audible groans leaving her lips, her breath spiked and her chest rose and fell heavily, the water sitting just below her breasts demonstrating the heavy way in which it rose and fell, her hand tried to do w
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hat he wanted, tried to go harder tried to pump that shaft to match his pace but it was difficult with her wrist being twisted in the manner that it was, she growled in frustration she didn't want to move, his fingers pumping inside of her and his palm rubbing her button felt euphoric, but she wanted to bring the same ecstasy to him to, she wanted to please him, and that overpowered any other selfish need she had.
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"I need to move…" she growled out, her voice drunk lust with need, waiting for him to stop what he was doing before she wasted no time in pushing herself of him, she wasn't away long though just enough so she could turn herself around so she was facing him, splitting her legs she crawled up his waist a little positioning her self back enough so he could toy with her and enough room so she could get hold of him, she didn't need to fuck him, she didn't need him inside her, they could do that another time she was sure, right now she wanted a better view of his face as she toyed with him, and wanted the room to do it, her hand came out wasting no time to grasp his thick length, and doing what he had asked she went harder, the new position giving her a much easier grip on him, her hand moved up and down his shaft with precision , her fingers actually teasing the tip of his head, if he was going to moan she silenced him her lips crashing down against his, kissing him hard and fast, her free hand coming to pull through his hair clutching the strands in her finger to keep him there, like him yesterday her tongue soon demanded across to his mouth and if he gave it her she pushed it into his mouth flicking it over his pink muscle moaning eagerly into his mouth. Pulling away eventually she sucked in a deep breath her teeth tugging his bottom lip back just a little bit before her lips moving across his jaw, if his hand moved back to pleasing her again she would match the speed of his fingers, her hand rolling along his length in the same tempo he moved in her, those lips moved to his ear nipping at his lobe large groans vibrating against his neck and shoulder her own teeth nipping at the flesh of his shoulder but no where near as hard as he did, and very unlikely to leave any mark, she just wanted to bring him a ounce of ecstasy that he was bringing her, and she hoped she wasn't disappointing him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Feb-23 02:52 PM
”I need to move…” Fuck please don’t go… His thoughts immediately betraying exactly what he needed. What he wanted from her. The idea of allowing her to get up and move away from him was hell. However, if she was done, if she couldn’t go anymore or didn’t want to Miles could understand even if it royally irritated him. At first this was what he thought she meant. That she didn’t want to touch him, of course this was incorrect in the purest sense as he watched her turn and crawl back over his lap. Miles looked up at her, sitting comfortably in the bathtub while his dark eyes took her in on his lap. His hand had slipped from her, dragging along her hip when she had moved and now that she had settled herself back over his lap, the pair of fingers he had been using to stimulate her slid over her slit before reconvening where they were before. This was a better angle, as now he could use a little more of his arm to really press into her. He wanted to feel her depths, as deep as they would go for him. Miles was relentless on her again, rolling those fingers together, spreading them apart, and undulating them individually in her.
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He indeed felt the roll of a moan coming up from his chest that he couldn’t quite keep quiet when he felt her crash into him. With his free hand he slid it over her hip and around to her backside. His fingers grabbed hold of a plump cheek and held her tight. There was a fire dancing in those eyes of his when she pulled back, a quiet graveled chuckle playing out of his throat when she tugged on his lip. Miles couldn’t help but pull it back once it was released, sucking it in between his teeth in satisfaction. His chin lifted when she went to kiss at his jaw and his earlobe. His chest rose and fell heavily as he felt her kiss and nip at his neck and shoulder, a lust filled moaning hum exhaling out of him at the sensation. “Such the aggressive little lamb…” He teased her, though inwardly he loved it. It wasn’t often that he was the one getting pampered. Sure, he would hire call girls but that was meaningless sex. It was beneficial to both factors. Payment for them, and he got a nice warm body to use. Just as he rarely went down on them, they rarely played with him. It was all business, a transaction and nothing more. Not this, this was wonderful and felt so much better than using his own damn hand. It always felt better when someone else did it for him. Still he wasn’t opposed to her being on top like this. His mind immediately went to the idea of perhaps her riding him, the room coming into focus in his imagination. That desk and that executive chair he owned making him smirk a little at the idea.
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Miles let the image of that scenario play at his head for a moment, his cock twitching excitedly in her hands at the very idea. Through gritted teeth he sucked in air before releasing her ass and sliding his hand up her back. It traveled quickly until his palm got to the back of her neck. His eyes took her in, the bright purple mark on her neck quite visible now, the previous red one having barely faded next to it. With the back of her neck in his palm, he held her a little tight hoping to force her to tilt her head back. He would certainly hold her, ensure she wouldn’t be hurt and while he waited to see if she would comply with the silent demand of her, Miles leaned forward to into her. His lips dragged down her throat and her shoulder. They kissed sweetly at her collarbone and he moaned heavily as he got closer to her chest. “I didn’t tell you to stop singing Larisa…” He growled gently against her chest, that hand giving her something to lean back against if she so needed. The other continued to pump and rub at her insides. Every so often he’d twist his wrist with this new angle he was gifted so that those fingers rolled and twisted inside her. His mouth had to be kept busy though, and what better way to keep himself busy while he toyed with her, was right in front of him. His mouth engulfed a nipple hungrily, that tongue sliding and pressing against the pink button needily. Miles even let a rolling groan rumble his throat as she stroked him, the vibrations playfully teasing against her sensitive peaks. Miles was hard and his hips bucked in her hand while she stroked him. He couldn’t help the motion, his abs tightening as he wanted to hold himself back for as long as possible. He desired her release, again and again and again. As many times as it would take. As many times as she wanted. The mere thought made him throb, his insides hot and wanting for her. To plunge in deep and release in ecstasy. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Feb-23 07:58 PM
The second she had repositioned her self if it was even that long she felt his fingers soon go back to there original task, the feel of those fingers pushing within her depths twisting and tugging all those sensitive spots had deep almost gruffs of pressure vibrating from her throat, crashing against his lips the same time his left his own, she was aggressive unrelenting, her mind was a fog of desire pushing away any other thoughts she had other then her need to want to please him and be pleased by him, those legs almost clamped around his waist each stroke from his fingers pushing her towards the edge something she was desperately searching for. Such the aggressive little lamb a small heated chuckle left her lips against his neck and collarbone, her hips were squirming almost rocking a little into him to enhance the feeling of his fingers pushing inside of her. " I can't help what you do to me Miles…" she whispered into his ear before another small moan left her, the hand against his length didn't stop there tugs and pulls, she felt his rhythm inside her walls and matched it against his own, she was hungry to feel him inside of once again, to feel her walls crash around him with him inside of her, the sheer thought of it had her fingers clenching around his fingers in those depths, she felt the warmth of his hand leave her rear travelling up her back before he reached her neck those fingers clamping onto the flesh in a attempt to move her back, her free hand moved to support her self pulling it back and holding the edge of the bath side they were perched on before her body tilted just enough so he could reach her, those lips started their assault on her neck and collarbone a satisfying shudder rushing through her at the feeling. I didn't tell you to stop singing Larisa… she whimpered at those words before that expert mouth clamped over her breast and toyed with her nipple, she groaned loudly her hand mimenterially pausing on its movement on his length her b
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ody all to consumed by his actions to truly concentrate on what she was doing, he felt so good..the way his mouth toyed and sucked that hardened pink flesh, his fingers twisting and curling within her walls, and how each hard thrust of his hand toyed with her sensitive bundle, that orgasm she had been wanting was growing ever closer to the surface and it was obvious it was, her breath spiked, her lungs pulling harder breaths into them, more moans left her lips some more higher then others. "Fuck..Miles I…" she groaned, she wanted to hold on, wanting to prolong it for longer then this, but she was so damn sensitive it was impossible, the hand grasping the ledge of the bath suddenly came out to grasp his shoulder, her fingers digging into the flesh, her body stiffened again much like it had before, her brows furrowing , her cheeks flushed before it suddenly hit her, the orgasm she had so desperately wanted, she cried out loudly in the bathroom, her body damn near convulsing on his lap from the sheer feeling of it, if she thought her earlier one was good it was nothing compared to this one, perhaps because she had been stimulated not long before that it made every nerve truly sing she wasn't sure, she felt those walls rush against his fingers, her breath panting hard out of her lungs, the hand around his length even if it mimenterially paused went back to the stroking she was doing before, he brought her to ecstasy yet again and she was intent on returning the favor. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Feb-23 08:55 PM
Her body was a temple and all Miles wanted to do was worship it. His tongue played equally between her breasts, his breathing coming in a heavy hard pant as Larisa kept jerking him in the water. He wasn’t sure how long he’d last with this, but he needed to hold it. Desired above all else to exhaust her. Miles wanted to feel her climax hard on his hand, clamp down on his fingers until he couldn’t feel them if she dared. Something about bringing her an orgasm that could make her weak in the knees and limp in his arms was a goal he wanted more than anything. ”I can’t help what you do to me Miles…” “Feeling’s…mutual…” He groaned at her, that hand on the back of her neck sliding a little to hold her upper back. Her hand felt so good with the assist of the hot water of the bath, sliding up and down him damn near effortlessly. Had they been on the couch or even in bed, it would have been clear how much he was leaking, adding to the slick surface she was teasing. While her hips rolled on his hand, effectively riding his fingers, Miles couldn’t help the way his hips rolled under her. His abdomen contracted and relaxed, rolling in the water and showing off the tight muscular frame he had.
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It wasn’t like he was the only one leaking. He could tell in the water just how lubricated Larisa was with his actions, keeping his hand rolling with her as she gyrated her hips against him. His brows furrowed feeling the difference between the water around them and the slickness he could feel. And then there was her hand, rolling against his length and pressing on the thick vein that ran the length of the underside of him. It sent a shiver right through his body, teasing and begging for Miles to explode. Damn he wanted to, he could feel everything tighten and his body heat up in anticipation. No… I… Fuck not yet… He complained to himself, his jaw slackening over her breasts a moment so he could gasp over her nipple. This felt so damn good, holding her close, feeling her essentially riding his hand and fingers, the enjoyment of her tight grasp around him doing exactly what he wanted her to do. At the moaning of his name again, his ears pricked a little and his mouth curled into a smile at her. He could feel her pause, unable to continue while her body rocketed towards a release she couldn’t stop. Her body trembled around his fingers and he growled in satisfaction knowing what was coming. Miles groaned a little, feeling her grasp his shoulder and dig into his skin. He welcomed the sting of it, knowing what it meant and grinning in satisfaction. Her body convulsed and she cried out again, that same richness that she had screamed in the kitchen and it echoed around the walls of the bathroom. The sound brought him teetering to the edge himself, but if she’d tired he resigned to the fact that he’d finish himself. He wouldn’t expect her to do that for him, though he relished the fact that his fingers were being squeezed and soaked by her. The only thing that would have made Miles happier, was if it was his face instead.
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“That’s my gir-” He attempted to praise her, not expecting her to return to stroking him the way she was. His hand on her back came down immediately to hold her hip, his body rocking under her at not being given the reprieve he thought he would have. His fingers slipped out from her and moved immediately her hip where he held her tight against his lap. His thoughts immediately went to driving deep into her, imagining the warmth and how tight she was from before, how that orgasm would have squeezed him tightly and all at once that was what did it. Groaning loudly, he pressed her against him with his head tilting back in euphoric bliss. Through gritted teeth he sucked in air, feeling himself jerk not once, twice but three solid hard movements in her hand. The thickness of it weighed heavy in the tub, sinking to the bottom of the bath in thick ribbons. “Fuck…” He panted, his hands holding her hips tightly, a shake running through his arms while he gasped for breath. With his right hand, he quickly grabbed hold of her wrist around him a quiet whine escaping the man’s throat at the sensitive member she had hold of. Miles slumped against the edge of the bath, looking up at her on his lap with an expression of lustful satisfaction plastered on his face. After a moment, he chuckled a little through heavy breaths. A quiet smirk rose on his face, his eyes gleaming warmly at her. “My apologies… for ruining your bath…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Feb-23 09:47 PM
Hearing his broken words as he attempted to praise her sent her euphoria through her knowing he must be close she could tell by how rigid he seemed to be growing how hard his thrusts seemed to get against her palm, her own body was pulsing and reeling from her own orgasm he just so gracefully gave her but she wasn't masking in that after glow, not yet her mind all intent on bringing him to that shattering release she knew he needed as bad as her, his hands gripping her waist with those rough hands brought a heated moan from her, god this man was something else, her eyes trailed his face watching the pleasure wash over it as she toyed with him, her eyes not leaving his expression for a second. Then she felt it that twitch in his length, the pulse of his rigid length before she felt the increase in the warmth over her hand as he released into the warm depths of the bath, only then did she truly take in the extent of what he did to her, her body was shuddering as she collapsed against him, feeling his hand grasp her wrist to remove her fingers, the whine that left him made her grin to know she had made him that sensitive that she had brought him to that release she so desperately wanted for him. My apologies for ruining your bath… She chuckled breathlessly her head nuzzling his shoulder as her palms moved to trace the length of his chest beneath the waters surface her eyes were closed her mind and body feeling exhausted then, she barely slept the time before the day had been busy and now this exertion had certainly done a number on her. "Mmm…fuck the bath.. " she whispered against his neck, her breathing was light not matching the raging heart beat within her ribs, she felt so content right now wrapped up in this man's arms, she was in dangerous territory she knew that and despite her inner conscious screaming at her to stop this she couldn't, she was drawn to this man like a moth to the flame and she had no strength to resist his pull. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Feb-23 10:17 PM
”Mmm…. Fuck the bath…” “Yeah… I’m pretty sure that’s what we just did…” Miles teased her, but his voice was breathless too. He let her slump over into him, nuzzling close and gently he let his arms move from her hips to slide and hold her back. His whole body was tired, ready to collapse and really the only reason he could feel any of his muscles was because of the warmth of the bath they had been enjoying. His breath was heavy, his chest rising and falling in a steady rapid pace as he tried to settle. Quietly, gently, he let his left hand stroke her back to help settle her. If Miles was tired, he thought for sure she had to be too. A few minutes turned into ten and then fifteen. Miles just enjoyed the warmth of her against him. His eyes were closed, just holding her close, letting her body stay wrapped around him while his excitement drained. He was so relaxed and had let himself settle so well he nearly could fall asleep using her as his own personal blanket in the bathtub. At about the twenty minute mark, Miles decided it was time to get out of the tainted bath water. Using his foot, he carefully pulled at the drain nearby so the water and everything with it could begin to empty. He kept her against him, wanting to keep her warm while the water drained and would leave her chilled to the air in the room. His hand splayed his fingers and he rubbed gently along her back as the water left the tub. Once the water had drained far enough, he turned his head and reached for one of the towels stacked next to the tub. Without a word, just a warm contented expression on his face, he unfurled the towel and wrapped it around the back of her, beginning to dry her body and her arms. The terry cloth was soft and warm, plush against her skin, almost like wrapping her up in a blanket of comfort. Miles got as much of her dried as he could while she lay upon his chest, so as gently as he could he tucked the towel in under her arms so she could hold it against herself. His arm
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s wrapped back around her, while he sat up a little. One arm held her upper back while the other around her rear. It was clear he had every intention of carrying her just like he had done before, though he went about this much more carefully than he had in the kitchen. “Don’t squirm around alright?” He whispered gently at her, kissing her forehead as if to incentivize her to listen. “I’d rather not slip and fall.” There was a kind smile on his face saying this. He was serious, there was a good chance he’d fall and he didn’t want her to get hurt. Very likely he’d brace himself before letting that happen. The water dripped in little streams off of him, having not dried himself off yet. His arms flexed, holding her tight against him when he stood up though never hard enough to hurt her. Once standing, he backed himself to the edge of the tub, sitting on the edge of it so he could have an easier time swinging his legs over the side to get out of the tub safely with her. Each movement he made was slow and deliberate, careful as he moved to not jostle her around and so he could safely move her. Because of this it did take a few minutes for him to walk out of the bathroom and into his bedroom. He made his way to his bed and knelt down in front of it so he could set her down on the plush mattress and clean sheets. He took his hand to her chin, lightly caressing her face against him. “Lay back and relax while I dry off… Mia Bella Agnellino My beautiful Little Lamb @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Feb-23 11:11 PM
Yeah im pretty sure that's what we just did . She grinned against his shoulder but made no attempt to make any comments, so content it seemed to just lay with him like this, her body engulfed in the warmth of his body whilst her lower body had the warmth of the water still rushing around her, it was like being wrapped up in a giant comfort ball, combined with his hands so tenderly stroking along her back it did nothing to help ease that tiredness away, if anything it brought it on more, her eyes were so incredibly heavy, her hands that were once stroking his chest simply rested on those firm abs instead, those eyes closing, her resolve to stay awake was fading the longer they sat there, and she could of gone, she felt that sleep about to overcome her before he moved jolting her back to reality as he pulled that plug from the bath and she was reminded about where they were. She shifted a little as he moved feeling the water leaving her frame brought a chill through her causing her to nestle in closer if that was even possible, the towel being brought round was soon draped over ber body as he begun to dry her, the act causing a small satisfied smile to grace her face, he was incredibly soft…she wondered if he behaved like this with others, or was he just like this with her, his words hit her ears her arms coming up to Coil around his neck. " I'll do my best…" she whispered teasingly into his ear though she knew she would do as instructed, clinging to him as he lifted them cautiously and carefully out of the bath and back out into that bedroom where that glorious bed was waiting for them, she felt him perch her down on the bed, her eyes gazing up at him with the softest of expressions his hand beneath her chin and his words made her heart ache, she reached for the towel only briefly to ensure she was dried more efficiently before handing it back to him, her eyes met his once more that gaze still as tender as ever. " I should change my name for you Lupo.." she
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whispered her voice so light and caring it almost didn't sound like her, her hand moved, her fingers coming to dance over his cheek moving down softly to toy with the stubble around his face her eyes dancing over his handsome features " There's nothing big and bad about you at all..." she simply couldn't stop her next actions leaning in she pressed the smallest of kisses against his lips, those fingers that were toying with his hair grasped his cheek now to hold him there mimenterially before finally breaking free, she kept her forehead closed to his simply breathing him in if only for a moment, she pulled her head back just enough to gaze into those beautiful chocolate eyes, there was so much she wanted to say, so much she knew they needed to talk about, but for the life of her she couldn't bring herself to do it, before she finally allowed her body to move on that bed, moving up until she could be positioned better, the covers were swiftly moved as she burride her frame beneath them with a contented sigh as her head hit that silky pillow, she looked so petite in that large bed wrapped up in the covers, her eyes were incredibly heavy with the Need to sleep, but she resisted , for now anyway, simply waiting until he joined her first before she even allowed her mind to slip into that non conscious state. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Feb-23 11:52 PM
For a moment, Miles was a little taken aback, feeling her lips quietly press against his. It was sweet and quiet, he could feel the gentleness in it, merely returning it to her before she broke free of him. He let a hand caress her cheek and a small smile pulled at his lips. She was beautiful, and he’d had her twice in one night. Miles wanted to have her many more times then that, but the energy just wasn’t there this time around. Consequences of skipping lunch and not having breakfast in the morning. In silence he took the towel she handed him and once he was sure she was secure and comfortable on the bed, he stood back up off his knees and moved back to the bathroom. Not even bothering to wrap the towel she handed him around himself. What did he care? It wasn’t like she hadn’t seen him naked now and besides that Miles couldn’t be shy about how he looked. However, he did have quite a few goosebumps littering his back and arms being wet and exposed to the open air while he took care of her. Miles was gone from sight only momentarily, tossing the towel from Larisa in a hamper and grabbing a fresh folded one for himself. It didn’t take him long to dry himself off, wrapping the towel around his waist before stepping out of the bathroom again. He didn’t say anything to her, merely continued through the doorway of his bedroom and back downstairs. All that food had to be put away, and Miles, while getting his appetite again, wasn’t about to let her hard work go to waste. She would be able to hear the light clinking of everything being put away and sorted, the oven turned off and even the the soft glow of the lights dimming downstairs. His head was swimming, looking back up the stairs in the direction of his bedroom. He was nervous. He’d never been nervous before, having a woman in his bed. Why was he nervous? Was it just because of who she was or was it because of something else? Miles really didn’t know and he was too damn tired to really try and figure it out. The f
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ireplace was the last thing he turned off for the night, flicking the switch quietly and hearing the gentle pop of the gas turn off and the flames extinguish. She’d be able to hear the soft steps of him returning to the bedroom just a few minutes after leaving.
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“Well… does it meet your high quality standards?” he teased softly at her, wondering if the bed was to her liking and chuckling as he saw her curled up in the sheets. That nervous wave of energy floated over his chest again, and Miles pulled his eyes away from her as he stepped into his walk-in closet. The towel made a gentle thud noise against the ground in their, and he made no effort to pick it up that she would be able to see or hear. “You’re wrong you know…” His voice was quiet when he came back out as naked as she was. He’d gone in there to put his watch away, something he’d forgotten to do when they got in the bath. Thankfully their activities wouldn’t have harmed the Rolex, it just needed to be put away. Miles also made sure to grab his phone, something he’d left in his blazer pocket when he had come upstairs before with her cardigan. He slid into the covers on the opposite side of the bed, placing his phone on the bedside table where it immediately lit up to charge. Gently, he moved his body close to hers, laying on his back with an arm behind his head.
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“The big bad wolf suits me just fine…” His voice was still quiet talking to her, a heavy sigh escaping his lips as he closed his eyes to relax. “A wolf I may be, if you consider the term in relation to business…” he explained, the term relating to someone who was tenacious, a leader, and commanding of respect. “And I certainly am not small...” he continued with a little chuckle on his lips, almost daring her to try and dispute it. There was a pause, and Miles swallowed thickly, thinking about their night together in particular before he said the last one. How he’d been jealous, and he purposefully had sex with a woman who wasn’t his to take. Someone that, despite knowing she had someone at home waiting for her and despite the fact that Miles couldn’t stand the tool before even meeting him properly, he’d done what he wanted anyway. A homewrecker. A womanizer. A playboy. Terms he seemed to never be able to escape. Regardless of how different Larisa was, and how this felt different then any other time he’d had call girls or even before. It didn’t change the facts, and Miles began to feel that pit of guilt creep up on him for what he’d done. Especially because he wanted it to continue. It felt so natural with her here. Felt so good with her in his arms. Hearing her laugh and seeing her smile when she teased. The waters were only going to get choppier, and Miles knew it. “I’m as bad as they come…” Even as he said this, he kept himself open for her. She was welcome if she wanted to come closer or snuggle in next to him. He actually liked her warmth and the company she was for him. As always, he would never force her. Never make her do anything she didn’t want to do, and perhaps that was the sliver of light and hope he was clinging to with all of this. Larisa could have said no. She could have said stop. At any time, and Miles had given her plenty of chances. So perhaps, deep down Miles wasn’t completely to blame. Not that he would mention it, just let it s
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-Mar-23 04:41 AM
The moment he left even through her tiredness she felt the guilt ripping away at her very existence, what had she done? She knew in her heart she didn't love Connor, that ship had sailed a long time ago, but that didn't excuse her behaviour now, she had cheated on him, to drunk on lust and passion to even think straight, not once but twice, she felt awful, she felt…almost dirty for what she had done, especially with a man who probably had so many others in this bed, that thought alone caused her to frown even deeper, was that what she was? Another woman to keep him warm at night?...he behaved so nice towards her though, his actions were gentle and soothing, his words ringing in her ears. Where have you been all my life… Did he mean those? Did those words have meaning or did he say it in his state of passion? Did he say it because he thought that's what she would want to hear? Her mind was taking her to those dark places they often did when she was alone, the places she hated most, it was almost suffocating her, and now with all this going on around her, and now this with Miles, she barely registered he was back until he spoke, her eyes moving over to him watching him wrapped up in that towel, she smiled towards him shifting a little in the bed. " It's not bad, I've been in better…" she teased through her voice didn't sound as carefree as it had earlier, hopefully he would just put it down to tiredness , those eyes watched him as he made his way into the bathroom she heard the towel drop with a thud before he walked back, she could just make out his silhouette in the bedroom, his naked form coming towards her, he was glorious…he made her heart ache, and she was struggling to deal with the feelings she had right then rushing through her for him. " Hmm? I'm wrong, that doesn't happen often…" she muttered lightly watching as he climbed into the bed situating himself beside her, his silhouette she could only just make out from the darkness in the room, her smile
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softened as she listened to him, a small chuckle leaving her lips at his words. " No one suggested you was…" she teased again, she didn't miss how he seemed to have himself opened up for her, something even if she wanted to she found she couldn't resist, it was too tempting to get mixed up in his arms, engrossed in his warmth, a place she found all that darkness she had vanished, even if she hated herself for what she had allowed to happen, she couldn't stop herself from moving in, her head resting on his chest to hear that gentle thump of his heart beat, her arm hand rested right there against his chest , a deep sigh leaving her to feel that tiredness returning now she was in his arms, she didn't say anything, she found no words to say, she just wanted to sleep…and see what tomorrow brought. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 01-Mar-23 07:36 AM
For a while, Miles just lay awake. He wanted sleep, willed it to find him, but it was taking its sweet time. Perhaps because of how he was feeling, and how full his head was with everything that had happened was the problem. I just need to forget about it… Get some damn sleep… He thought, more angry and frustrated with himself that he couldn’t just settle and relax enough to pass out even though his body was begging for it. Then he felt her against his chest. He barely moved his head to glance down at her, watching the exhaustion steal her away, her hand resting against his skin and her body falling limp as the seconds passed. Miles just watched her, watched as the blanket that lay over the pair of them rose and fell softly with each breath she took, watched how content her face looked and how blissful she seemed in her dreams. “Goodnight…Larisa..” It was barely above a whisper, knowing damn well that she had already passed out and wouldn’t have answered him. He still had felt the need to wish it of her, his arm coming down to hold around her back and shoulder, and soon enough even Miles felt the pull of sleep on him too.
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Morning came as it always did. Sooner than he wanted it to. The sun gently caressed his face through the drawn curtains. His body felt heavy, and he did all he could to ignore the brightening in the room from his window. His eyelids remained closed, not wanting to leave the darkness of the dream he had been having. Desperate to hold the memory he was enjoying. Of course, once that sunlight began to intensify he really couldn’t ignore it’s pull to the waking world much longer. Groaning a little, Miles woke wearily, blinking into the muted darkness of the room. The weight on his chest wasn’t something he recognized immediately. The light sound of breathing was foreign too. Did I call a girl over? I don’t remember doing that… He thought immediately, tilting his head to see who exactly was resting over his chest. It took a moment for his eyes to adjust and for his head to clear. That’s right, Larisa stayed the night last night. She had come to complete that wager that he had selfishly put on her. They’d laughed and joked and teased. All before having sex in his kitchen, and his jerking each other off again in his bathtub. The memory of last night flooded his head and Miles couldn’t contain the quiet smile on his face. He had barely stirred all night, comforted and content with her sleeping against him.
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In the morning’s gentle light, he took her in. The gentle rise and fall of her chest while she slept, quiet and demure. The way her hair splayed out over his arm and chest in beautiful brunette waves. Her eyelashes fluttering in sleep, captured by whatever dream she happened to be having. Softly, Miles bent his arm to move a lock of her hair from her face, gliding his finger over her forehead and tucking the tuft of hair back. She was angelic, quiet and sweet in sleep. Miles could have let her stay that way forever, in blissful contented rest at his side, not having the heart to attempt to wake her. It was probably this sentiment that the universe used to decide that he wasn’t allowed to have that thought. His phone began to ring on his side table, causing Miles to turn away from her and reach over to silence it. His arm still wrapped protectively around Larisa while she slept, while his other turned the phone to see who was calling him. His eyes squinted and adjusted to the brightness of it, reading “Caprese” as the caller ID.
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“Fuck…” He groaned, sighing before swiping the screen to accept the call. “Buongiorno Caprese…” Good morning Caprese He said gently, his voice a little gravely as he was waking up. The sound of a woman’s voice echoed out of the phone, clearly agitated back at him. “Per essere onesti, è ancora mattina qui... non ti ho mentito…” To be fair, it’s still morning here… I didn’t lie to you… Miles said in response, immediately regretting saying anything at all. The woman’s voice on the other end shouted in Italian, loud enough that he jerked his head away from the cell phone. “Ti rendi conto con chi stai parlando vero?” You realize who you’re talking to right? He continued, his voice low and quiet to try not to disturb Larisa. It also held an irritated ‘it’s too early for this shit’ tone. The woman’s voice on the phone quieted and Miles just listened to her, glancing at Larisa every so often and hoping that she hadn’t been disturbed by the call. It was a long shot, Caprese had been pretty loud. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-Mar-23 09:30 AM
Larisa didn't hear him wish her goodnight, her body was spent and exhausted from the days events, her normal disrupted sleep was anything but that tonight, she slept so peacefully in fact that she didn't even notice the sun pooling in through the curtains illuminating her face in a soft golden hase, her expression was peaceful, her chest rising and falling with the gentle breaths she took, those covers had fallen a little on her shoulders and was resting near her waist, the soft swells of her breasts just barely visible considering she was pressed so tightly against him, so content just being there and clearly not ready to wake up. That was until she heard the soft Italian language being spoken around her, and then a females voice booming to respond, her brows furrowed at the noise, her head hazy from the sleep she was disturbed from, she pondered if maybe it was her father. Why would her father be here? Then the language became more clear and she realised it wasn't her father at all, it was Miles, her eyes opened carefully squinting in the bright light from the sun currently pouring in through the window she tried to blank it out, his scent washed over her and she could quite easily go back to sleep, but the angry woman on the other end of the phone was so loud it made it impossible. She groaned a little finally moving her head to move her body, she slipped from his arm just a hit so her head could hit the pillow again, her arm coming over her face in a attempt to block out the light so she had time to adjust to it, eventually that arm pulled away and she gazed over to where Miles was, laid..naked in the bed beside her, then it all came back to her, everything they did the night before visions of it came pouring into her mind and the guilt washed over her again, the covers had fallen down her body, her breasts displayed right there in the bed but realising that she reached down to grasp the silk covers pulling it back over her frame to cover her self up, she r
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emained kind of on her side, her head tilted over to watch him now though her eyes still showed the tiredness she felt, she had a good sleep yet she felt like she could have more but it was going to be impossible now, she wondered who was shouting on the other end of the phone, her hand coming to run down her face just a little, her mind racing once more with everything that had gone out and not sure what his reaction might be, time would tell…once he got of that phone anyway. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 01-Mar-23 10:04 AM
“Sì, lo so che l'hai detto…” Yes, I know you said that… Miles was continuing, shifting a little as he felt his bed and sheets move a little. His eyes turned back to Larisa as she stirred, inwardly chastising himself for having been too loud and woken her. It had been accidental, if necessary as well. Caprese was one that would keep calling until he answered. She was tenacious and headstrong, and rarely let Miles get away with anything. Her irritated voice on the other line snapped his attention back to the phone call, wanting to end it quickly so he could apologize to Larisa for the rude morning wake up. “Sì, lei è qui... Beh, lei era... No, non è così.” Yes, she’s here… Well she was… No it’s not like that. Miles continued, his gaze turning away from Larisa as she shifted herself and tried to wake up. It stayed away for only a moment, being drawn back to her as she lay there. Even though she was tired and barely awake, Miles found her entrancing. He could have just laid there watching her all morning if given the chance, until something Caprese said on the phone snapped his attention back. “Va bene va bene ho capito... Sì, saremo presto in viaggio. Ti manderò un messaggio quando arriviamo al cancello. Ci vediamo tra poche ore. Ciao.” Alright, alright I get it... Yes, we will be on our way soon. I'll text you when we get to the gate. See you in a few hours. Bye. Miles responded, hearing Caprese return the sentiment on the other line before ending the call. A heavy sigh flew from his mouth as he laid his head back down, putting the phone on the side table again before turning to look over at Larisa.
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“Sorry for the rude wake up… Italians..” He said the last word with a playful shrug of his shoulders, and a roll of his eyes. “Rude and loud…” It was clear he was just kidding, not really believing that of course. He was more just irritated that Caprese had decided that nine thirty in the morning was ‘sleeping in’ and that Miles deserved a wake up call. For a moment he just laid there, before his arms moved above his head and he stretched out on his back. The sheets slid down his abdomen a little when he arched his back before Miles let himself flop back in the bed. “I hope you slept alright…” He said gently, though he made no movement towards her. She wasn’t the only one who was trying to work on how they were going to navigate themselves after last night. For Miles, he had needed to let off some pent up sexual energy, having not gotten anything in a week. He couldn’t say it was the same reason for Larisa. If he was honest with himself, he wasn’t sure that was really the only reason that he had either. It felt awkward with the pair of them naked in his bed. His mind raced, wondering what it was she might have been thinking. It was maddening not knowing, so he did the only thing that seemed logical for him to do. He asked. How was he supposed to know if he didn’t ask? “Everything alright?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-Mar-23 10:49 AM
Larisa could barely hear the other women on the other end of the phone, just the way she seemed to be berated him which made her smile, it wasn't very often that he had someone being so open towards him like that, at least not that she had noticed anyway, her fingers grasped those sheets ensuring they were firmly up against it, it felt…awkward to her laying in this bed , especially given the situation, she didn't even know how to begin to address this, or what even needed to be addressed. Yes she's here…well she was…no it's not like that Her eyes flicked over to him then, her heart seeming to lurch in her chest, not like what? What had he meant by that? If she wasn't really awake she was now, her mind playing havoc on the chosen words he used, clearly the woman on the phone had suggested something between them, and he had told her what he thought.. it's not like that, she didn't know why but that simply made her feel even worse, ..she was stupid to do this, stupid to allow herself to get sucked in and behave in such a way, it was simply too hard not to, she was lonely, so lonely, not having had any real attention in a long time, having him show her that, showing her the care and attention she was so desperate for, god she sounded pathetic, her face furrowed into a frown then angry at herself for doing what she did, she repositioned herself in the bed, moving that pillow behind her so she could sit up, she felt that ache roll through her body a reminder of what they did, what they probably shouldn't of done… Sorry for the wake up call Her attention soon turned back to him, gazing towards his face as he spoke, she tried to muster a smile but it was difficult given the situation, her hand still clutching that sheet against her naked frame . " Yeah…we can be a real pain in the ass sometimes.." she said, that teasing tone faintly there turning her attention away from him she gazed across the stretch of his room, her eyes falling to the curtains across the roo
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m, what the hell were they going to do now? Where did they even go from here? She would be lying if she said she hadn't enjoyed what they did, cause she did, it was euphoric to let herself go like that, to enjoy the intimacy with a man..Intimacy that word made her brows twist, it was just sex Larisa….that's all it was… she told herself, yet why did it feel so much more for her? She barely heard him ask her if she slept okay, her mind was so preoccupied with her own thoughts that she had missed it entirely until his last words came , ones which she did here.
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Are you alright?.. Her attention finally turned then, peering towards him as he laid against that bed, his own face twisted with the same uncertainty she had, how did she even answer that? Was she alright?..no..not really, she had an array of emotions pulling through her body, different feelings and thoughts that frankly it was giving her a headache, she released a small sigh, a small shrug of her shoulders followed. " I don't know…" she whispered finally, after a short moment of silence, what was she supposed to say to the man? How real things felt for her last night? How much did she enjoyed it?, no..she couldn't say that, she had made a fool of herself already, she certainly didn't want to make a bigger fool of herself right then, she knew they didn't have the time, not to talk about things, they had places to be, more pressing places, a talk could wait..at least that's what she told herself because she simply didn't think she could handle hearing any regrets from him right now, not whilst she was still naked in his bed wrapped in his sheets, because she truly believed maybe he did regret it..and what position was she in to even think of any other way this was? Not when she had Connor at home. " We need to talk about…this…" she said cautiously, already her heart hammering so hard within her chest it hurt. " But not now, we have more pressing matters to deal with, and you certainly don't want another shouting match if we're late, trust me, us Italians can be worse than that…" she teased trying at least to bring them back to some kind of grounding..so things weren't so awkward like they was now, she hated it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 01-Mar-23 11:36 AM
The way she was acting wasn’t just tired. Miles knew the look on her face, and his brow furrowed a little in concern. What was going through her head? He watched her face carefully when he asked if she had slept alright, only to be met with an ice cold silence. You fucked it Miles… It’s just like last time… No, that didn’t feel right. Or at the very least Miles wasn’t ready to let those thoughts consume him. It had taken him months to escape the hell he’d gone through and he wasn’t about to let one night mess that up for him. His brow furrowed, watching as her face contorted and she seemed to twist into her own thoughts before his voice finally got through to her. At first, he was a little glad that she actually turned to look at him, a soft smile pulling on his lips before he watched her expression change. Slowly he sat himself up, letting the sheets fall and gather at his waist. He put his back against the headboard, his right leg bent while the left remained straight comfortably in his bed. ”I don’t know…” You don’t know? Don’t know what? If you liked last night or not? The thoughts in his head flared angrily, like he was raging behind his eyes at her vague dismissal of a statement. At how she couldn’t simply answer him if she was alright, if she regretted anything about last night. I’ll tell you right now Larisa, you bloody Loved it when I fucked you. So much in fact you came back for seconds! Don’t tell ME you don’t fucking know! None of what he was thinking was relayed on his face. Just the angry voice in his head that was confused and hurt, thinking of all the pain that those three little words had done to him. Last night felt like more to him. Felt better than he’d felt in a long time. Then he’d ever felt if he really did the math on it. Miles had felt this morning like he was whole. That he had found some missing piece that he didn’t realize had been missing. The lost piece of his heart that had been broken for so long. Her vague answer and un
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What’d you expect Miles? She’s got Connor at home remember? She doesn’t need you. Doesn’t Want You…Homewrecker strikes again. That pain was rising in his chest, something he hadn’t thought about in a long time. This was a mistake. He let himself feel. Let his guard down and he was going to get burned again. Slowly being consumed by the doubt in his head, Miles leaned forward on his knee, letting his arm rest on it as she spoke. He barely heard her. Something about needing to talk, but not now. That’s fine… I don’t think I want to talk about this right now anyway… He thought, glancing back towards her a moment to see the small smile she had. The way she was trying to tease him, trying to get out of the awkward discussion they were in. “Sure.” He said flatly, giving a quiet nod to her before standing up out of bed. His shoulders fell a little before his back straightened and he made his way to his closet. He didn’t know what last night was either, the only thing he knew for sure was that he didn’t want it to be the first and last night. A pit began to form in his stomach. Maybe this trip wasn’t such a good idea. He had been thinking with his cock maybe instead of with his head. It was a little late now to cancel, and she had seemed so excited about going. Would she still be excited about going? Just… focus on the trip… maybe talk on the flight or something…
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“We’ll leave as soon as you’re ready to go…” His voice called from the closet, the sound of clothes shuffling around as he looked for what he wanted to wear on the flight out. Focusing on anything other than having a conversation that he dreaded. He’d found her. He’d finally found her, even asked her outright last night as he was sure she was a myth and he couldn’t believe that she had been delivered to him, right to his office and into his life when he needed her most. Where have you been all my life? Waiting for you to find me… Was that a lie? Nonsense spewed out of passion then? The more Miles thought about it, the more irritated he became, and the more he just wanted avoid the conversation all together. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-Mar-23 12:09 PM
She watched his face with careful eyes, he might not display a lot then, but somehow it was like she could feel something was wrong, his attitude changed so drastically then, his expression was almost empty...what did that mean? Had she hurt him? Was it simply that he got what he wanted and now was simply not worried about anything with her? That thought had the breath damn catch in her throat, her heart felt crushed, no...it couldn't be, surely last night was something right? He was so tender, so caring.. so respectful never doing anything she didn't want, he let her sleep there with him in his arms, it meant something....didn't it? Sure Was all he said the shrug of his shoulders followed before he was soon vanishing from that bed, and perhaps that was all the answers she needed, he didn't try to talk, regardless of what she said, he didn't ask what she meant, he didn't ask her anything, instead he left...his voice sounding so emotionless, so..empty...it hurt....it hurt like hell. Where have you been all my life She swallowed those emotions down, those words, those words that felt so much deeper to her, clearly meant nothing to him, that thought the way her chest clenched and the way her eyes pooled with tears that were threatening to fall, she climbed out of that bed then, best she did it when he wasn't there, she didn't want him to see the emotions so easily displayed on her face, what would he think of her? Pathetic probably that's how she felt, she had nothing to wear there was nothing in here for her, she was surrounded by nothing but stuff that belonged to him and she couldn't put that on, deciding it didn't really matter, not like he was there and not like he hadn't seen her, he saw her very intimately last night, and now was acting like it didn't even matter, pulling herself from the bed she padded out barefoot stepping out of the bedroom she gazed around, this place was unfamiliar to her but she at least knew where the front door was, where
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her suitcase was still sat and her bag that had her outfit for today, she knew they were going to be dealing with business straight away, so she needed to dress accordingly, a weekend she was looking forward to so much, now we're filled with dread, but she wasn't about to not go, even if her body was screaming at her to leave to go home, but to what? Connor? The man who barely looked at her, a man who barely acknowledged her? At least this trip would give her something to do, and it was Italy, her home..where her heart wad, she could never turn down a trip to go there, regardless of the situation. She stepped past what seemed to be another room, opening the door she peeked in and suddenly noticed her cardigan, well…that was something she could wear for now at least she grasped the cardigan and put in on so it would at least conceal her, padding downstairs she saw her suitcase perched where he left it, her eyes glancing towards the kitchen was, her eyes falling onto that work surface images of the night before came flooding back causing that same almost suffocating feeling to hit her chest, she couldn't think about it, it hurt to much to, grasping her suitcase and the bag she didn't know how the hell she was going to get this back upstairs so she could at least use one of the spare rooms to get ready, but she could hardly ask him could she? She sighed deeply, wheeling that suitcase towards the stairs attempting to carry it on which was no easy task! Attempting to keep that cardigan wrapped around herself to protect her modesty, carry a bag and a suitcase at the same time was entirely the most stressful thing in the world, not helped by the feelings of dejection and anger she felt for the entire situation that was going on around her….this was supposed to be a enjoyable weekend, so far it wasn't going quite as she thought. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 01-Mar-23 12:40 PM
For a while, Miles just stood in his closet. Everything felt like it was breaking. He was angry and upset and above all else he was hurt. She must have regretted last night, why else would she want to talk, but couldn’t do it now? He had treated her with kindness and compassion, not because he felt like that was the right thing to do but because that’s what she deserved. And he wanted to be the one to do that for her. Did nothing he did last night, matter? Just… Drop it Miles… ask her later, after she’s woken up… That had to be it. She just wasn’t fully awake yet. Even the excuse of it didn’t really convince him as he pulled on a pair of dark jeans and nice shoes.He pulled on a white v-necked t-shirt, similar to the one he’d worn last night and paused looking at himself in the full length mirror in his closet. He could still recall how the maroon variation of this shirt had slipped off so easily last night for her. One quick swipe and he had been bare chested for her, just for her. He’d done it so quickly because he wanted her to see all of him. To touch everything. His heart swelled to a breaking point as he turned and put on a light blazer jacket, one without buttons that was supposed to hang loose and casually open.
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When he came out and saw she had left, he couldn’t deny that it hurt. He had hoped to still see her there, but Miles supposed he was just going to get ready. The soft sound of something being dragged echoing down his hallway. What in the world? He thought, picking up his cell phone and sticking it in his pocket. His wallet was next, having been left in his jeans from the previous night on the floor. Miles was half tempted to go into the bathroom cupboard and pull out a reem of condoms for the trip. That’s what he’d have done if he knew he’d likely have sex while on business. Maybe I will… It’s not like we’re a thing… and if she doesn’t want me… then… The thought hurt. Miles ended up tossing a few in his bag anyway in the off chance they would be needed. That dragging sound continued, sounding like it was coming closer as he moved down the hallway and towards the stairs. “What are you doing?” He asked, raising a brow at Larisa, partially covered in her cardigan with a bag and her suitcase that she looked to be attempting to bring upstairs. Miles just sighed and came over, walking a few steps down until he got to where she was.
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“Here… let me help you.” He said gently, reaching forward in order to take the heaviest item; her suitcase. Despite having conflicting feelings about last night and about her, Miles couldn’t help himself. He couldn’t let her struggle like that when he could help prevent it or just help her with it in general. His mind raced, and while he tried not to, his face relayed not exhaustion or anger, but pain with a dash of confusion. Her words kept singing in his head, like a siren to their wayward sailor. Waiting for you to find me… What a joke. She couldn’t have meant it the way it sounded, now that Miles glanced at his pristine kitchen and remembered last night's frolics. She was just saying what he wanted to hear. That’s all they ever did. That’s all She ever did. Why would Larisa be any different? The thoughts that plagued him made the pain and hurt show more on his face. Miles must have realized it a little, clearing his throat and standing upright. If she had allowed him to take the suitcase, he would have at least taken it upstairs to the spare bedroom where the cardigan had been put. He assumed that Larisa wouldn’t want to get dressed or ready with him there, so he delivered it to a private room that she could utilize instead. It was decorated similarly to Miles’ room, just with a smaller queen sized bed and no walk-in en-suite bathroom. "I'll give Thomas a call here in a few minutes to pick us up... I'll be downstairs if... if you need me." Miles said this as kindly as he could, though his voice was flat and he felt devoid of any emotion that might make him smile. It was only 9:45am and he was debating getting a scotch before the flight already. The weekend was going to be fun for sure now... @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-Mar-23 01:04 PM
What the hell are you doing? She jumped a little at his sudden voice, gazing up to him as he stood at the top of the stairs peering down to her with a confused expression, she was so tempted to shout some witty response back. Curling my hair, what does it look like? sprung to mind, but she didn't, opted to keep it to herself, somehow she didn't think her witty sarcastic tone would be something he would want to hear right now, for a moment she felt breathless he looked so handsome standing there and that made this all the more difficult, she shrugged those thoughts away, stop it Larisa..he doesn't want you, her face almost mirrored his own, her eyes still slightly glossy from the emotions still rolling through her, she clung to that cardigan pulling it around herself a little tighter as he stepped down. Here let me help you She opened her mouth to say she was fine, but then she saw it, the absolute distraught on his face, the pain creasing his features and a confusion came over her face, why did he look like that? The hurt that was washing over his face, he was hurt…was he hurt about them? About what had happened? She didn't say anything at first simply nodded as he offered his help, watching him clutch that suitcase and carry it up the stairs for her, grasping that other bag she had she followed him silently as they made their way into the spare room, a room much like his only it wasn't, it felt empty…colder then his room, perhaps because it didn't have his scent all over it, didn't have the same warmth, she looked towards his face still seeing the same look of sadness creasing every soft feature he bad and it made her heart practically break, she couldht leave it like this, not when he looked so upset and she had no idea why, how she read this wrong? Did he care? I'll give Thomas a call here in a few minutes to pick us up, I'll be downstairs if…If you need me The way his voice sounded hurt her even more, it was so flat, so low that she simply
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couldn't deal with it anymore, if he turned to head away she would reach out grasping his wrist with her hand. " Wait….please…" she said, her own voice filled with her own emotions, she couldn't let them leave not like this, she hated it, she didn't want this awkwardness, something they never had, something she thought they never would, this time yesterday they were laughing and joking talking about today..and now they couldn't even look at each other. " What's going on Miles?...What's going on with us?.." she asked her voice so soft she barely heard herself, but she had to ask she had to know , because she couldn't continue with this tension any longer, if he told her he didn't want her, she tried to tell her self she could deal with it, she would be okay..they would move on, even if she knew deep down she wouldn't be, but she had to hear those words, right now his face and whose demeanour was telling her something different, something that made her heart clench and she hoped maybe she was right…god she hoped she was. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 01-Mar-23 03:03 PM
”Wait….please…” Miles had turned to leave her alone, doing everything he could to let the scenario in his head just die. This felt too familiar. Too close and he just wanted to try and forget it. He had every intention of going downstairs and making breakfast for the pair of them. He thought perhaps an omelet or maybe even pancakes. Miles was no chef, but he at least knew how to make that without burning it. As he was about to turn away from her, he stopped in his tracks feeling a small hand grabbing his wrist. What did she want now? Hadn’t she done enough? Didn’t he suffer enough from her rejection of him? Slowly Miles turned to look her in the face. His expression at first was cold and distant. Not unlike the business man to don when he was at work. When he had to be harder than he was. However, his expression melted when he finally got a good look at Larisa’s face. Despite trying to keep her tears from falling, they still reflected in her eyes as droplet wells. She looked on the verge of letting them spill and Miles felt a sick pang of guilt run through his veins. ”What’s going on Miles?...What’s going on with us?...”
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For a moment, he stood there transfixed. He didn’t know what to say to her. She hadn’t wanted to talk earlier. Barely wanted to answer him when they were comfortable in bed. He’d woken up next to an angel, only for her to shrink away when she realized he was a demon she’d fallen asleep next to. Part of him wanted to chastise her. Berate her for making this pain that he had spent such a long time burying, resurface again. He just wanted to live his life, was that so damn terrible? For a fleeting moment he thought that it could potentially include her, but that ship was slowly sailing away. She had Connor after all and Miles didn’t Do relationships. The other part of him saw how upset she seemed. How desperate she looked at him and how conflicted Larisa appeared. The way she had asked those questions were so quiet Miles barely heard them. His brows furrowed a little before he turned back to her. His free hand wrapped around her while the other that she had held fast to by the wrist pulled out of her grasp to join it. She wasn’t even fully dressed, and Miles couldn’t have cared one way or the other. He was still reeling, feeling that pain bubbling from before but seeing her hurt over something that he potentially did, again, hurt worse. “I don’t know Larisa…” His words were soft as he held against her, not tight enough that she couldn’t force herself away if she truly wanted to. Though he hoped the embrace would be a welcome one. She had liked it before when he hugged her in the office. Was that changed? Miles hoped not.
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“I don’t know how to define ‘Us’... without someone getting hurt…” Miles said gently, unsure how to approach the topic and unsure how Larisa would take it. He didn’t know how much she knew about him. How much bias she might have. What she’d read, and if that would steer her judgment of him. Especially after last night. Last night… That was one thing he knew for sure. It had been one of the best nights of his life. He’d been able to relax far better than he’d ever been able to in his own home. His cares had gone, and for the first time in a long time Miles had felt free. The trouble was, at what cost? “We’ll talk downstairs… alright?” Slowly Miles pulled away, a tentatively quiet smile pulling at his face. He wasn’t sure how to navigate this, and he didn’t want to scare her or upset her further. “Get dressed, and I’ll see you downstairs… Black with sugar for your coffee, right?” It was quite the juxtaposition considering every day this week it had been Larisa fetching his coffee in the office. But he knew what she drank too, at least, what she had had in front of him at least. “Just leave your bag in here. Myself or Thomas can get it when he gets here to take us to the airport.” His words were gentle, trying to be reassuring. The anger and pain were still there but he was doing everything he could to try and come back to that gentleman he had been last night. If she was going to reject him, he could at least be civil and take it with a stiff upper lip. Just as he had been taught. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-Mar-23 07:32 PM
Larisa didn't miss the cold and distant look that was against his face when he did eventually turn to look at her, that look alone had her heart clenching in her chest, had her earlier thoughts been right? Did he not care about what happened? Did he regret it? Did he like it? So many things raced through her head about possible scenarios, things that could happen here, but then his expression changed, it became softer more caring but like the expression he had worn for her a few times, just for her…that thought made her chest ache, they needed to talk, they did they needed to realise where they both stood on this and work out the best way going forward, she didn't want a strained relationship with him, and she certainly didn't want to lose her job she loved working for him..or was it because of him that she did, her brows twisted a little hating this tension between them, she wanted to go backwards go back to last night things were so good, they were happy laughing and teasing one another, she wanted that back.. above all else its what she wanted. Suddenly she felt his free hand wrap around her her hand against his wrist released slowly so his other arm can join it, she wasted no time in almost rushing in, her arms flinging around his waist those fingers clutching at the fabric of his clothes on his back as she buried her face against the warmth of his chest, his scent washed over her and she closed her eyes, for a moment she could forget what was going on, she felt safe again, she felt cared for and loved and before else she felt home..home like she found where she belonged, like she found who she had been missing all these years, I don't know Larisa…. he whispered and she squeezed her eyes shut, her hands tightening there embrace perhaps afraid he was truly going to tell her he didn't want this, that he couldn't want this, her body pressing against him in a way to try and simply drink him in if this was the last time she was going to get to, she didn't car
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e that she was barely dressed , it was the furthest thing from her mind, all she cared about was him, and sorting this out one way or the other. I don't know how to define us, without someone getting hurt… she knew he was right, which ever way round it went someone was going to get hurt, someone in their life at least and she knew that, her eyes remained closed those fingers dancing over the muscular from of his back. " I know…" she whispered not saying anything else because she simply didn't know what else to say, she heard his suggestion about talking downstairs felt him start to remove himself away from her and she hesitated trying to cling on for a moment more before she to pulled back, nodding gently at his words. " Y-Yeah..okay…" she said a small sniff coming out of her as her hand lifted to remove the smallest of tears that had fallen without her even realising it she turned round to look at her case before he expressed about the coffee she liked. She turned to look at him, a bewildered expression on her face she didn't think he had ever seen her make coffee before, and yet here he was expressing he would make her a coffee for when she was ready, she smiled warmly feeling her chest ache at that statement. " That's very observant of you, but yes , please I'd love one…" when he said about her bag she peered to it shrugging with a grin. " I can probably get it down the stairs easier, I could use it as a slip slide, all though i can't promise I wouldn't break something valuable on the way down.." she teased , though her voice wasn't as carefree as normal.it was a little strained but god she needed to try and get them back, because she missed them already. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 01-Mar-23 08:34 PM
A little of the life came back to his dark eyes for a moment. She wanted to talk. Or at least was alright with it for the moment. Small steps but Miles would take it. He knew that they needed to, and probably should have well before he took her over his kitchen counter considering how close they were. It just hadn’t felt like the right time or really Miles was more concerned about bringing it up at all. There would certainly be some hurdles to go over with this. Whatever this was. Miles couldn’t help the deep inhale and the heavy sigh he gave, unsure where exactly this talk was going to lead them. What they would be able to talk about, and how they were going to go forward. Hopefully they will go forward. It was painful leaving her there, and he had to remind himself continually that she was just getting dressed and coming downstairs. That was it. Nothing sinister or nefarious about it. Slowly he pulled himself away and out of her arms. His fingertips dragged down her arms until they finally fell off of her completely. His face turned to leave again, chuckling a little at her comment even though it was short and quieter than his normal.
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“The only thing of value in this house that I’d be afraid might break… is you.” There was a sincerity there, even if it was hidden behind the cautious and concerned tone he still had. He gave her one last look at the door frame to the bedroom before making his way downstairs. His footsteps faded gradually from her until they echoed lightly against the walls when he made it to the first floor. His stomach was in knots, food wasn’t on the menu anymore this morning. Miles made his way into his kitchen, his fingers trailing over the island countertop. His eyes gazed longingly at the space where she had laid, absolutely beautiful on the marble slab. He could almost still see her there, arched and begging him for more while he had his face demanding her ecstasy on his tongue. The image made him smirk a little at his own lewd behavior. Miles couldn’t help it though. She did something to him. Made him want for nothing else. And that likely was what was making the man scared. He’d never felt like this before, at least not that he could recall, and the sensation was frighteningly foreign to him. On autopilot he began making the coffee for the pair of them, realizing once he had her cup of coffee that he didn’t actually know how many sugars to put in. Did she like it sweet? Or… just a hint of it? Two? Maybe? Miles looked at the coffee and his white sugar jar on the counter. This was the man who made million dollar decisions on a daily basis. He was in charge of successful company and the profits that came with it. He managed multiple offices, including the UK, France and Italy. And here he was, stumped. Over coffee.
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“I’ll just let her put however much she wants in it…” He growled, bringing the coffee over to the island along with his own strong black cup. Quietly, he leaned on the countertop, just staring at the coffee in his hands and every so often glancing at the one nearby it for Larisa. He felt stupid, that he didn’t know how much sugar to put into it for her, even though honestly it wasn’t an issue for her to do it herself. Sighing, Miles pulled out his phone and sent a message to Thomas. He got a text back a moment later with confirmation that the driver was on his way and would come up to collect Miles and Larisa shortly. “Where do we even begin…” Miles groaned, hating the idea of talking about this the longer he stood there and waited, talking to the black abyss of coffee he’d yet to taste. “I just… I don’t know if I can take another…Her...” His fingers gripped that cup tightly in his hands, instantly seeing the curves, the gentle sinister smile, the bright intelligent blue eyes and the long wavy dirty blonde hair in front of him. Miles shook his head, trying to clear the image from his mind, his eyes closing as the mere memory of her made his heart sick. He wouldn’t even look up until there was some indication that Larisa had entered the room, too determined to try and wipe the memory from existence in his head. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-Mar-23 09:03 PM
The only thing of value in this house that I'd be afraid might break…is you Those words had her breath catching in her throat, the sincerity of them surprised her then, her eyes watching his face her own gaze softening before he finally turned and left her standing there in that room, for a moment that's all she did, stand there with those words playing in her mind, why would he say that if he didn't mean it? He had no reason to right now, he could of said anything, anything at all yet he choose those words which had her heart fluttering in her chest again, they had to talk, they really needed to talk because right now she was so confused and she hated that, and she definitely hated this awkwardness even more, she didn't know where there talk might go, where it could lead…she knew where she would like it to lead, last night was incredible, to her anyway, the feelings she had for that man were clear for her to realise, he made her feel cherished and cared for, wanted and desired, he made her laugh to the point her sides hurt sometimes, it was rare she didn't wear a smile whenever around him, well apart from now of of course but hopefully they could fix that, fix then…Us…is there a us? that's what she didn't know and that's what they needed to sort out.
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She didn't have time to keep going over this not now, they said they would talk so she would wait for that even if her stomach was in knots at the thought of it, she grabbed her bag that had everything she needed for today and stepped into the bathroom, switching the light on she rummaged for her make up pulling her clothes out she left them on the side before turning to the mirror, it was only then she saw the extent of that love bite he had given her last night and grimaced. " Jesus fucking christ Miles…" she grumbled though she couldn't stop the smile from gracing her face all the laugh that came with it. " Nothing like staking your claim Lupo…" she whispered playfully…surely if he didn't care, didn't want anyone to know what they did he wouldn't have left a mark on her neck like that? Would he care if it was visible? Would he want her to cover it up? She groaned inwardly at her thoughts and thought to hell with it, he put it there he could deal with it. She got her self sorted applied some make up and put her hair up into a high pony tail before she got dressed, she was sporting a pair of tanned fitted trousers today with a belt around the midsection, tossing on a thin white t-shirt familiar similar to the one from last night before a white cotton thin jumper, it was baggy and hung of one shoulder, partially tucked in at the front so it hung around the rest of her, slipped on a pair of flight white shoes today she put everything back in the bag that she didn't need, grasping her perfume she put some of that on before getting her shoulder bag out she ensured she had her passport and anything else of relevance before finally leaving the bathroom. She felt nervous then heading back down the stairs knowing he was waiting for her, knowing what ever conversation they had to have would happen soon was making her feel sick, plus the realisation that she was about to go on a plane was not helping matters at all, turning the kitchen she stepped in peering at Miles
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leaning against that counter clutching that coffee between his fingers, god Just looking at him had her stomach flip, he was so handsome everything about him, and her eyes catching that work surface had her stomach flipping for a while different reasons as last night vividly came back to her mind, the way he touched her, his lips on her flesh, his hands groping her and the way he took her , god he was so good…she quickly swallowed pushing those thoughts away before finally giving him a smile stepping forward a bit more where she found the spare coffee cup waiting. " Thank you for making coffee for me, I really appreciate it…" and she did, it was the first thing she was going to drink in a while, moving to lean against the counter not far from where he was, if he mentioned she needed Sugar she would do Just that, putting the sugar in her coffee before clutching the warmth between her fingers before leaning on the counter not far from where he was, her eyes directly focused on that damn work surface again which had her insides inwardly twisting with so many different emotions, she had to get her mind of it, talk about anything other than that. " What time are we being collected? Is the flight all sorted out?.." she asked carefully before bringing that coffee to her lips to savour her first taste. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 01-Mar-23 09:37 PM
“You’re very welcome…You’ll need to add the sugar yourself though… I wasn’t sure how much to put in, and I didn’t want to ruin it on you.” Miles had said, hearing her footsteps and the sound of her voice tickling his ears. His head lifted and the thoughts that were haunting him slowly vanished. She was a vision, angelic and divine, like with her presence alone his doubts and his memories of the painful past he’d had just slipped away. It was soothing in a way, this effect that she had on him, and he certainly wasn’t going to complain. “Thomas should be here soon to collect us…” Miles said quietly, recognizing the change of subject to something more mundane. It wasn’t like he minded. He was having the hardest time even bringing up this subject at all, so the fact that she seemed to prefer to bring up their flight details and travel arrangements was a little more welcome relief. “The flight won’t leave without us, don’t worry…” His eyes watched her bring that mug to her lips after she’d added the necessary amount of sugar that she liked. The way her lips curled around the edge of it to savor the taste of the sweetened bitter liquid was hypnotizing. Either that or Miles was unconsciously stalling for as long as he possibly could.
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“So…” Great start, one word. His fingers drummed on the edge of his mug, having left it sit there untouched up until this point. It remained there a dark abyss of bitter liquid, ready for his consumption if he could figure out how to lift his arms. Miles was sure he was paralyzed, the thought of having this conversation at all was one that he didn’t know how to traverse. He’d give anything for it to be Thursday and he had to be stuck in that conference meeting for the damn quarterly board meeting instead. “I… I need to know…” He started again, his voice quiet and serious, but not angry or upset. He just needed the truth. Needed to know where she was standing. Where she was coming from. Maybe then he could figure out how to navigate the conversation further. How did he start this, without coming across as a complete asshole to her? A little frustrated at himself, Miles suddenly moved, leaving his coffee on the counter and beginning to pace back and forth. His gaze was on the floor, a hand coming up to run through his hair. He hated not being prepared, hated not having time to work on what he should say or what he should do. It was killing the man trying to come up with this on the fly. It shouldn’t have been that hard either! He liked talking to her. He enjoyed Larisa’s company. Why was talking about This so god damned different?
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“I need to know… What you want.” that wasn’t exactly what he wanted to know. His face screwed up in irritation, shaking his head no before he tried again. “I mean… What do you get out of.. This.. “ He haphazardly motioned between the two of them to indicate them to her clearly. As if she wouldn’t already know. Calm down Miles… just talk to her! His feet kept moving, and for a moment he turned and had his back to her. Miles then stopped, his hand coming out to touch where they’d been so intimate just the night before, as if he wanted to keep the memory, hold it there for just a little longer. Taking a deep breath while he stood there, his eyes taking in the dark marble surface and every strayation that danced across it, Miles decided enough was enough. He didn’t want to dance around the subject. That’s not how he operated. It was time to rip off the bandaid and get this started or worse, over and done with.
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Finally, after a moment or two, Miles turned his head to glance at her over his shoulder, his eyes nervous like they were expecting the worst from her and he was just preparing himself for the inevitable answer she would give. He still remained straight and poised otherwise, his posture perfectly straight while his free hand ran his fingers through his dark colored hair. Everything in him was buzzing, everything was worried and anxious, his fingertips tingling at what she’d say to him. Miles needed the honesty though, and he prayed to whatever god would listen or dare give him a moment of their time for his unworthy existence that she would be honest with him. Regardless of how painful that honesty might be. “I don’t regret what we did… do you?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 03:51 AM
Thomas should be here soon to collect us She simply nodded at his answer her eyes not able to watch him and instead gazing across that kitchen all though everytime she did her eyes fell on that one particular surface which took her breath away everytime, it was like her body was remembering all that happened their, was reliving it all in her memory, her hands clutched that mug a little harder both palms wrapped around it holding it close to her chest, her thumb running idly over the top of it, she smiled a bit brighter as he mentioned the plane her eyes flicking over to him as he stood there beside her. " I didn't think it would…" she mused only gazing at his face for a few moments before looking away again, bringing that mug of coffee to her lips to take another careful sip, it was something to distract her mind which right now seemed to be racing a million miles per hour at what they should do now, they needed to talk but when? Should she just bring it up now? Should they wait for the drive to the airport? Should they talk on the plane? It had to happen, she knew it did, yet she was terrified of what he was going to say, not wanting to hear the answers she thought he would give, she couldn't take it anymore though, this awkward silence between the two of them, she went to open her mouth deciding she couldn't leave it any longer before he spoke first. So… "So…." She repeated her voice just as quiet as his was only more timid, perhaps even a little anxiously spoken because she was, her heart was even pounding in her chest a bit quicker to know this conversation was heading her way, she had to be strong and deal with it, whatever it was he wanted to say, yet her hands betrayed her already trembling around that mug she had to put it down afraid if she held it anymore he would see the quiver in her grasp, her eyes moved to watch him then as he drummed on that mug of coffee his face displaying so many emotions it was hard to read them all, her hands came ba
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ck to clasp into the surface behind her, she was fidgety her feet shuffling on the floor beneath her trying to steady her self and prepare for what was to come next. What she didn't expect though was the way he started to pace, how he couldn't seem to find the right words to express what he wanted to say, he seemed so unsure of himself, so nervous and anxious, it surprised her to see him this way, here's a man who expelled confidence at every avenue she had even been involved with him in, always knew what to say and when to say it, was now a nervous wreck, running his hand through his hair and seeming frustrated with himself, a small smile pulled at her face to see it, she simply couldn't stop herself , he looked so adorable like this, though she didn't think he would appreciate being told that.
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What do you get out of this What did she get out of this? Out of what? Them? Out of the situation? Her brows furrowed at his question, did he want to know what she wanted? Because she knew what she wanted without a shadow of a doubt, she wanted him, in every way she could, even with the guilt she felt for Connor she simply knew that ship had sailed a long time ago and there was no going back to what they had, that was clear but she was having trouble voicing that, because she didn't know what he wanted and she didn't want to make a already awkward situation worse. " Miles…" she whispered his name as he turned away, her eyes following his hand as he started to stroke that work surface that had plagued her gaze since she had gotten into that kitchen, her mind racing at what he was thinking then, she couldn't see his expression she couldn't Gage what reaction he was having, but seeing him thoughtfully running his hand along it had her heart lurch and her body tighten…had she got this wrong? Was he fondly remembering? Or was that regret? She couldn't handle this the uncertainty it wad Then he said it..the words she had desperately needed to hear. I don't regret what we did, do you? She felt like she could breathe again the nervousness she felt seemed to evaporate almost instantly, her eyes begun glimmering almost instantaneously with the tears that were started to pool in those ocean eyes of hers, he didn't regret it..she swallowed hard to remove that lump that was forming in her throat, to know that maybe he felt like she did, that maybe all this awkwardness this morning wasn't needed, she hadn't removed not a single moment m, the silence stretched on just a bit only because she couldn't stop gazing at him with tenderness, her resolve to run to him and hug him was wavering because that's all she wanted to do in that moment, but she knew she needed to answer him, his anxiousness expression told her so. She shook her head carefully towards him, a shatte
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red breath leaving her throat . " N-No….No I don't, not one bit , I don't regret a single thing" she managed to whisper out though she couldn't keep that slight tremor from her voice as she spoke @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 06:54 AM
The waiting. The silence. That was the worst. Or perhaps the way he couldn’t sit still was. Or maybe because she had been just as quiet he was trying to navigate this terrain without a map. The trouble was, that Miles couldn’t decide what he hated most about this whole thing. Last night had been wonderful. It was relaxing and stress relieving. It was easy. But this morning? He just wanted to go back to sleep and avoid this as much as he could. It was easier, the mornings he woke up with a call girl next to him. All they required was a slap on the ass, a few choice words, maybe even some cash to catch a bus or uber of some kind and he went on with his day. Miles couldn’t do that with Larisa. The very thought of him rolling over in that bed earlier, just to shove her on her way made his stomach lurch. So he had asked a question. Well parts of a question that he needed answers to. And now he stood there waiting. To his credit, he was out of practice with something like this. Talking with someone he cared about. Did he care about her? That was an easy enough question, of course he did. And not just because she was beautiful either. Larisa was smart and kind. There was a sincerity and a fire about her that burned him up from the inside out. Miles couldn’t explain it, but he felt so complete with her than he ever did without her.
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”Miles…” Here it comes… Normally hearing her say his name sent butterflies through him. This time? It was like he was a pane of glass shivering in the wind, waiting for the punk kid across the street to just throw the damn rock already. So he had asked the question a little clearer. He needed to cut her off, needed to postpone the execution he was going to get. Did she have regrets? Miles knew his answer to it, so he just up and said it. He didn’t regret the way they had been intimate. The way that he had taken her on his counter with everything he had. The way he had kissed her to steal the breath from her. The way he’d wrapped her up and relaxed afterwards with her, held tenderly on his couch. How they’d shared that meal that had been the start of this whole thing in the first place. His heart fluttered, and his eyes softened a little, reminiscing about how she’d snuggled into him, laid naked against his chest with the warmth of the fireplace and the blanket on one side of her and his body on the other. Couldn’t he just have that? Why was that so much to ask? Something so pure and so easy; why were there always strings attached? ”N-No…No I don’t, not one bit. I don’t regret a single thing.”
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That answer should have made him feel better. It didn’t. It meant the conversation had to continue. It meant he had to keep thinking about this. It meant he might have to bring up things he’d buried a long time ago. At least if she regretted it, it would sting but he had a clear way forward then. He’d send her home, go off to Italy himself and spend the weekend waist deep in Italian prostitutes to drown the memory of her out. The fact that she said she didn’t regret it, meant that couldn’t happen. Wouldn’t happen. Miles wasn’t even sure the idea of it was something he’d want anyway. “Larisa…” Saying her name felt wrong. Not because of how it sounded or how quiet he’d let it out, but because he didn’t deserve to say it. He knew he wasn’t worthy of it. A heavy sigh escaped him again, not sure how to go further with this. One step at a time…
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“I don’t know how to navigate this…” He said slowly, turning and taking a pace or two back towards her, leaving the spot that he had been gently stroking fondly to try to be more present in this moment. His hands instead came forward to hold himself up against the counter in front of her, his gaze finally looking up at her properly. It was like he was seeing her clearly. And everything about her for the first time this morning. Here was this beautiful woman, someone who he didn’t regret being intimate with, but also his employee. She worked for him. Took orders directly from him. Julia’s gonna have a conniption… Miles thought, a sense of dread for Monday morning coming to him before he decided that Monday would come whether he wanted it or not and he wouldn’t concern himself with it at this moment. “You’re not exactly single… and I don’t do relationships anymore…” He said gently, though he hated the fact that he had to point out the obvious between the two of them like this. It made his frustration of the situation boil over. “You also work for me, which is a huge conflict of interest in itself. So I ask again… What do you get out of this? What’s the angle you’re after?” It wasn’t like he wanted to sound this way, but he had to know. What did Larisa want? He didn’t think that perhaps she was the same as Her but he didn’t know. He just didn’t know, and the ache in his chest was telling him to tread carefully lest he be hurt again. The aggression though, she didn’t deserve in those questions, regardless of how terrified of her answers he was.
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Miles shook his head, unsure if those were exactly the questions he wanted to ask her. So instead he tried again, his voice coming out firm but far gentler than the accusatory tone it had just held. “I just want the truth Larisa… I don’t want to be used. I can’t afford to let myself go down that path again, so I need to know what you want… if anything really…” His tone was softer, and he let his gaze fall back to the untouched cup of coffee in front of him. “You can ask me whatever you need to. And I’ll try to answer you as best I can too…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 07:53 AM
Larisa The way he said her name just sounded so conflicted and confused that she was confused once again, what was going on here? The way he said it made it sound like he was about to say some things that perhaps she wouldn't want to hear, that perhaps he didn't want to say the way he sighed had her hands clutching that side once again, everything felt like it was such a mess and for a moment she wished she never allowed them to cross that line, to be together like they were, things were better before, now everything just seemed like a mess both of them unsure what to do and where to go it seems. I don't know how to navigate this… She sighed deeply then, releasing the counter top and allowed her arms to wrap around her waist. " You think I do?.." she asked softly, because she didn't, she had no clue where to even go from here, He was her boss, Connor was at home waiting for her, and not to mention the other complications that could come from this with her family to..her father, she winced to think about it, he was already furious she was working for him never mind if she said anything else was going on…god why was it so complicated. Your not exactly single.. *. "I know… And I don't do relationships anymore… Her brows furrowed then, anymore? So he had a relationship at one point? She gazed towards him then the confusion against her face, had something happened before? That now he simply didn't do them? Her mind was reliving pieces of information before that name came back to her Melody… the paparazzi had said her name, was she someone of importance to him? At one point? She went to open her mouth to ask him about what he meant, her curiosity getting the better of her and wanting to know before he continued his onslaught of words. So I ask you what's your Angle? Her brows furrowed with frustration then, he thought she had an Angle here? What did that even mean, she tilted her head to look at him with a bemused almost frustrated tone.." Ang
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le? You think I have an Angle Miles? You think I'm after something else?.." she questioned, shaking her head a little while gazing down at the floor, the frustration clear in her tone that this man would assume she had an angle to wanting to sleep with him, I mean what did he think she wanted? Money? Did he think that's her angle here? The thought had more anger rushing through her hands clutching together right there at her side to keep self settled, she didn't want to explode on him but his words had hurt her that he even thought she did this for a reason other then the one she did…she did it because she liked him, she was attracted to him..and here he was accusing of her of wanting to do it for a angle. She took a deep breath trying to keep that anger down, but his words had hurt, they really did and he was treating this whole thing like a damn business transaction which infuriated her more, his firm voice rang out again and her eyes shot up at him as he practically demanded she tell him the truth..that he didn't want to get used again, yet here's the man telling her he didn't do relationships so wasn't she used? Wasn't she just another object he could get his sexual tension out on? .
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"What do I want?.." she asked moving her eyes over to him once more, those arms unfolding then before she shook her head this time it was her time to pull herself away from the work surface. He wanted the truth then fine she was going to give it to him " You Want to know the truth Miles? Okay, I'll tell you the truth, yes I'm in a relationship Miles, but you have no idea how hard the last six months has been for me, what I've dealt with what I've been through with him, this isn't some happy relationship, I'm trapped in a relationship I don't want anymore, with a man I don't love because I'm too damn scared what will happen to him if I leave! " her voice was getting emotional then, she tried to settled it tried to take deep breaths, her hands coming up to hold the back of her head shaking it from one side to the other with annoyance , so many emotions bubbled inside of her at the situation unfolding around her, his statement still rolling around in her head. . What's your angle " for six months..six months I was so lonely so damn lonely Miles, and then I came to work for you, and I damn well told myself I would not get mixed up with you, I tried..I tried so hard, but then you, you broke down those walls, you got my jokes, you matched my witty humour, you made me smile something I haven't done in a long time, you made me feel special, you made me feel like I was worth something again…" she turned then to look back at him. " And then, you have the nerve to stand there and ask me what my Angle is? What do you think I'm doing waiting for you to give me a pay out? You think I'm a whore like those other women? " she practically growled at him. " You know what Miles , you stand there and preach to me about not wanting to be used again, did you even think for a second how I could feel right now? , I Don't do relationships Larisa, I don't want to be hurt again.. " she basically mocked him then , shaking her head. " So I was just a good fuck right? At least we
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 09:10 AM
While Miles hadn’t shouted or really shown much as far as anger or frustration was concerned in his voice, he was quickly met with a fiery backlash for his questions. The onslaught from Larisa just made him shake his head, the frustration and anger building as she berated him. Raked him over the damn coals. Maybe he deserved that. He certainly didn’t deserve to be happy, if history had anything to say about it. ”Angle? You think I have an Angle Miles? You think I’m after something else?” I hope not… He couldn’t answer her. Not that she really gave him a chance to. Everyone was after something he found. Usually it had to do with his name or his money. They didn’t want him, they didn’t care about him. What would make Larisa any different? He knew no one that wasn’t after something else when they were near or with Miles. So what other conclusion could he come to? ”What do I want?”
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His head had tilted a little, as if trying to hear her better. He wanted to know what she wanted. What she desired out of this. If anything at all. He just didn’t want to open himself up to being hurt again. To being played and thrown out. To the humiliation and the ridicule that he’d endured before. That he was still enduring today. Her words were like daggers, but Miles said nothing about them. He wanted the truth, and by god was she going to give it to him. ”You Want to know the truth Miles?” “Yes, I do.” He had said quietly, just between when she could take a breath to gather the rest of her sentences. He didn’t have time for anything else, before she was chastising the man. There was something about her voice that was bothering him. Something that sounded more than just angry and upset. As she continued, going on about how she was with a man she didn’t love, how she was scared to leave him because of what it might do to that man, Miles slowly turned his head to look up at her. His eyes were dark voids, taking what she was saying in and digesting it, but only because he had to. With the expression of anger on her face and the quiver in her voice, he could almost feel the emotions rolling off of her. It was becoming harder and harder for him to remain at his side of the counter.
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Her declarations continued, how she had been made to feel worthwhile, special with him. That’s… all I wanted to do. Miles thought, his chest constricting as he continued to hear the notes of discomfort in her voice. He moved quietly, compelled to stop her. Moved to shut her up. This wasn’t what he wanted, and the hurt in her voice and on her face was slowly convincing him that perhaps he was mistaken. Did she not, want more from him? Everyone did, so he didn’t think she’d be any different. Was his bank balance and his last name something that she even cared about? “Larisa…” He started, but he was quickly drowned out. She wasn’t done, and she wouldn’t let him get a word in edgewise. One more step around the counter towards her. ”You think I’m a whore like those other women?” “No..I..” Miles tried, taking another step closer to her. He rounded the corner of the island when she started mocking him. The anger that was simmering in his stomach began to bubble up. It was clear on his face that she was pressing buttons that she shouldn’t.
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”So I was a good fuck right? At least we know what you wanted…at least that part is cleared up!” “Enough!” Miles was losing the war with his temper. The word came out loud in a rage filled shout. Without another word, he cleared the distance between himself and her in a step or two, getting right into her face to ensure there was no possible way she could mis-interpret what he meant or the words he said. “No, Larisa Bechtel, I don’t think you’re a fucking whore. I told you as much in the car on Tuesday.” He nearly snarled at her, his eyes piercing at the woman who just a moment ago had made him feel such elation. That he just wanted to go back to the previous evening and enjoy the company of. The woman standing in his kitchen now, he didn’t recognize. Not through the anger and pain that they were both going through.
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“You weren’t just a good fuck for me. If I just wanted that I’d have Paid for it!” He continued, that deep baritone voice he had sounded dangerous for completely different reasons than before. This wasn’t sensual or sexy. It was angry, damn near furious. The gloves were coming off. Whether she was ready for it or not. “You’re not the only one who’s been lonely Larisa. At least you’ve got your precious Connor to ignore you. I come home to no one. I get stories written about me and who I fuck when most of them aren’t even true. Can you blame me? Really? For wanting to be sure that you weren’t just another that wanted their hand down my wallet? That you might be fucking different? That I was fucking hoping you’d be different, but had to be sure?” The hurt in his voice was palpable, even as he angrily shouted at her, throwing his hands up in the air and slamming his hands down on the countertop in frustration.
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“I just…” but his words faltered, his shoulders slumping and his head shaking back and forth. This wasn’t how he wanted the conversation to go. He didn’t want to be angry at her. Just as he had every right to protect himself, to make sure that she wasn’t just looking for something else from him, she had every right to be angry with how he had asked. Be Honest Miles.. “I like making you smile… laughing with you… “ he said slowly, his tone quieting and that anger subsiding. He hated the idea that she thought of herself as a whore, or that worse that she thought he did. She was anything but that. While he respected the prostitutes he’d hired, that was the last profession that Larisa reminded him of. “I like being around you…You are special to me, in a way that I really can’t explain…and the last thing I want to do is hurt you…” Slowly, Miles took a step back from her just to give her space, his head down and his gaze turned away. This was the worst way to have this conversation. And he wasn’t sure how to bring it back. “I’m sorry…” He said quietly, taking a breath and letting the irritation in his voice begin to roll away. “I didn’t think about how you could be feeling right now…and for that I’m sorry. I should have considered how my line of questioning might make you feel. All I know is that when I’m with you… I don’t feel so alone anymore… and I don’t want that feeling to go away…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 09:38 AM
Enough! The shout echoed across the kitchen she jumped a little at the furiousness in his tone, when he started to come towards her at such a fast pace she couldn't stop herself from stepping back, the anger was pulsing of him in waves and it soon made her own anger diminish, her heart was practically pounding within the confines of her chest now her breath coming out in short nervous bursts, she didn't think she had ever seen him so angry, she tried to keep her back straight tried to keep her own defiance up but god it was so hard with the way his eyes so angry and dark felt like they were tossing daggers right into her chest. She was silent, completely silent as he spoke. What could she say? She realised now just how dangerously she had fucked up, she knew she pressed his buttons and maybe she did do that deliberately, she was hurting, hurting for the things he had said to her, she wanted to hurt him back, wanting him so perhaps show some kind of reaction that he did care, more then he was letting on, if that's what she wanted then boy she was getting it…and she had no choice but to stand and take the brunt of it. Your not the only one who's been lonely Larisa…. She swallowed then, the words that followed had a lump filling her throat, she could feel her eyes betraying her, the gloss in them probably a telling sign of that, her hands were still bawled at her sides, she didn't expect what he said next, he hoped she was different? He wanted her to be different? Slam She jumped once again as his hands slammed down on that counter, seeming to release the last of his anger as suddenly his shoulders seem to slump, his body losing that ridgeness he had a moment ago, those tears that were welling in her eyes soon escaped, one stray tear fell down her face as he suddenly moved away, she didn't have to see his face to feel the anguish coming of him, she could hear it in his tone, she could see it in the way his body slumped down right there in front of her
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. All I know is that when I'm with you…I don't feel so alone anymore…and i don't want that feeling to go away She couldn't take it anymore, the distance the heartbreak coming from his voice, how sad he seemed, without thinking she soon closed the distance between them, she wasted no time in reaching for his arm, if he wanted it or not frankly she gave him no real time to object, she turned him round to face her and without saying a word she tossed her arms around his neck and pulled him against her frame, her face instantly burying against the spot between his shoulder and neck, a small shudder rolled through her as she did, attempting to keep those tears at bay, though she wasn't sheding them Just for her, they were for him. " I'm not going to hurt you Miles…" she whispered against his flesh, her arms tightening, perhaps afraid that he would push her away if she gave him the chance. " You don't have to feel alone , you don't have to be alone, I'm here…whatever you want from me I'm here Miles, I'm sorry…" she whispered, her hand carefully up to his hair her fingers gently running through the short hairs if he even allowed her to , knowing just how much comfort he got from it last time, and right now that's all she wanted to do for him, she couldn't stand seeing him so crestfallen knowing it was her words that had done this. " I meant what I said Miles, when I'm with you everything just feels right…I know your scared, I'm scared too, but I don't care about your money, I don't care about who you are, none of that matters to me…I just care about you, only you…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 10:20 AM
He was doing everything in his power to not show it. To not let himself feel it. There was a tremble he was having the hardest time keeping out of his breath. He’d lashed out. You fucked up now… you scared her… good going Miles… He had gotten so frustrated at the words she had said, he let his temper get the better of him. Never in his life would he ever consider hitting a woman, and he wasn’t about to start now. However he knew how it would have looked. He knew it would have been terrifying. And now he was just waiting for her to run away. To file a restraining order. To quit and sue him. To leave him and never come back. He couldn’t even look at her anymore, just waiting for the sound of her footsteps running from him and the slam of the door as she left. Miles was sure that’s how it would go. That he would be left alone, again. That’s how it will always be…I just don’t deserve- The arms around his neck was a surprise to say the least. Miles had felt him turn at her demand, thinking perhaps she would have really had it with him. He hadn’t expected her to embrace him. Slap him maybe or shove him aside so she could leave, but not take hold of his neck and pull herself into him. He stood there in confusion. His head backfired, not sure what he should do. What could he do? Did he embrace her back or was this her way of telling him it was well and truly over?
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”I’m not going to hurt you Miles…” The tightening of her arms around him made his breath catch in his throat. She didn’t want to hurt him? He wanted to focus on what she had said, but all he could focus on was the feeling of wetness against him. She was crying. He’d made her cry. There were no words that he could say, Miles just slowly wrapped his arms around her. A hand came up to hold the back of her head against him, encouraging her to use him to dry her tears. The other held low on her waist and back, never disrespectful but soft and gentle around her. Feeling her fingers gently caress the hairs on the back of his neck and head sent a shudder out of his mouth and over her shoulder. Despite feeling unworthy to look at her let alone hold her, Miles felt himself rocking slightly with her in his arms. A gentle sway back and forth, trying his best to soothe her. To calm her back down.
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“Why?” It was the only thing he could ask. It came out as a quiet whisper in her ear full of disbelief, after hearing how his money and his name wasn’t what she cared about. He had hoped she would be different, that she wouldn’t care about those things, but having something like that confirmed for him was puzzling. For a moment he would wait for her answer before he would shake his head a little against her. She didn’t need to explain it if she didn’t want to. Perhaps they could discuss it further, it wasn’t something he wanted to focus on right then. “I’m sorry… please don’t cry… I didn’t mean to scare you.” He said gently, continuing to sway back and forth by moving his weight from one foot to the other. “Don’t call yourself a whore anymore… You are too good for that…” He was sure part of the reason that she was crying was because of his outburst. The idea of her considering herself as a common streetwalker bothered him. To a point where he couldn’t stand the implication of it against her. As slowly and gently as he could, Miles turned himself so he had his back to the island. He kept her in his arms, moving her as little as possible so he could lean against the counter and have her against him. Swallowing thickly, Miles let his head turn and glance down at her. The bright purple mark from last night was still clearly visible, and pulled a soft smile back to his face.
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“So… where do we go from here?” He asked with trepidation after an extended moment of quiet between the two. After letting themselves settle down in each other’s arms. Miles let his head lower just enough to brush a soft kiss to the bruise on her neck. It was quiet and sweet, an apology that he gave tenderly to her mark he’d left. When he pulled back he chuckled quietly, trying desperately to go back to their comfort zone that they knew so well without having to question it. “Sorry if I was a little rough last night…I hope it doesn’t hurt…Purple’s a good color on you though…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 10:49 AM
The second she felt his arms come around her it was like she couldn't stop those flood gates from opening, her arms squeezed even harder if that was even possible, just thankful that at least he was holding her back, she didn't want to go back to a world where he wasn't in it, and she thought for a moment she had royally fucked things up, the sheer thought of him walking away now and not having him there as that beacon of light she had been searching for was earth shattering, so to know he wasn't, had that display of emotions rolling out of her, in his arms she truly felt like everyone was right, she felt like she was home, she felt the gentle rocking of his embrace, he knew she was now attempting to comfort her, she didn't feel she deserved it not after what she had said, for saying he thought she was a whore, he had never treated her like one, and she knew he never would. Why? that one word came out , such a quiet whisper of almost astonishment her cheek rubbed against his neck then breathing in that rich scent that she liked so much. " Why would I?..none of that matters Miles, none of that makes you who you are, you could take all that away and I'd still be content, like I am now, this is all I need…" she whispered back to him with honesty, because it was true, she didn't care about his wealth, his cars, his business, she liked him because of this, because of the way he treated her and how he made her feel, none of that was a result of his money, that was from his actions. I'm sorry ..please don't cry…I didn't mean to scare you She shuddered a little in his arms thankfully managing to stop those tears now, her hand moving to swipe the few away that was left on her cheeks, he did scare her, the anger in his voice scared her, not just because of the way he got into her face but because she thought he was going to walk away, and honestly that scared her more than anything. " I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that, I know you don't think I'm a whore..and I shou
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ldn't have said it." Where do we go from here now? She sighed a little at that question, she already knew where she wanted to go, what she wanted, but she also knew there was so much that needed to be sorted out, this wasn't as simple as it should be, the feeling of his lips coming down to kiss that tender spot on her neck had her shudder just a bit once more, but for a entirely different reason, his chuckle and next words had a small chuckle leaving her own throat, pulling back so she could gaze up into his eyes. " Well it's a good job isn't it? Because that's not going away in a hurry…" she teased, before her hand moved to stroke along his cheek. " One day at a time, yeah?...we don't need to rush anything, we can just see how things go? There's so much that needs to be sorted…"* Like Connor* she thought but she didn't say it out loud, if anything she didn't want to think about him and how she was even going to do this without hurting him…either way she would, she just had to find a way to do it without hurting him, without sending him back into that pit of despair. " Let's just go and enjoy this weekend, together…and when we get back..were sort things…ill sort things…" she whispered those last words, hinting exactly what she had to do when she got back, hoping he was happy with what she said, hoping he wanted that to…it was Italy foe christ sake, her home…the one place that was so special to her, and she wanted to share that place, with him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 11:19 AM
He wasn’t sure if he could believe that. That if his money, his cars, his home, his name was stripped from him if she would still feel the same way. The track record of that being true was not positive, but he didn’t dispute her. He didn’t want to make her angry again. Most of all, he wanted to be able to trust her. Something that wasn’t a normal occurrence for him. He could count on one hand how many people he actually trusted with personal or private information into his life, and he wanted to be able to add Larisa to the list. ”Well it’s a good job isn’t it? Because that’s not going away in a hurry…” “Good…” He said it before he could stop himself, a soft husky note in his voice at the idea that the mark he’d left on her neck, the one that she wore and wasn’t hiding, would last a while. Let people see, know clearly that she was not available. That she had been claimed, and would continue to be if there was ever a question of it. Miles had laid his claim despite firmly believing that Larisa belonged to herself above anyone else. The only person he thought of that could possibly make him question it, and he would gladly go toe to toe with to defend her with… was Connor. Even the slight thought of him, made his brows twitch in irritation. Let him try something…I’m not afraid of him.
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The hand on his face was a welcome one, and Miles felt himself leaning into her touch. His eyes closed, just enjoying the sensation of her against him. His face just moved slightly, a gentle nod of acknowledgement of what she said. One day at a time. There was no rush. No need to get themselves into a tizzy over something that they were still just figuring out themselves. ”Let’s just go and enjoy this weekend, together… and when we get back, we’ll sort things… I’ll sort things…”We... will sort things. You don’t need to do everything yourself.” Miles corrected her, making sure that it was clear he wasn’t going to make her do everything alone. He knew how that felt, cleaning up the mess, dealing with the press, taking the fall for everything and the lashings that came with it alone. He wouldn’t subject her to doing that alone. A hand slid from her back to caress against her cheek opposite of the one she held for him. His hand asked more than anything for her head to tilt for him and as long as she allowed it, Miles would quietly press against her lips. It wasn’t savage, or desperate. It wasn’t demanding or lust filled. This was tender and soft, deeper than before with less of a touch and when he pulled away to separate them, Miles just put his forehead against hers.
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“I’m so glad I found you…” He whispered, as if saying it might be taboo. The words floated over her lips with how close they were, and Miles just wanted to stay like this for as long as he could. “Mr. King?” Miles slowly opened his eyes, recognizing the voice of his driver Thomas who’d come in from downstairs. He had a key to the penthouse in case of emergencies or for things like this where he was going to be asked to take luggage down to the vehicle. Thomas knew better than to just walk into the house though, remaining at the foyer and front door until he was addressed. Likely the Bentley was ready and waiting for them, waiting to take them to the airport. A light smile came to his face and he pulled himself back a little to get a better look at her in his arms. If she wanted to, she certainly could release him and back away, and he wouldn’t have blamed her. They would likely have to try and keep up appearances in the public eye. The one where he was just her boss, and she was just his personal assistant. Turning his head towards the front door that was just out of sight, Miles called back to Thomas.
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“Good morning Thomas. The bags are upstairs. Can you gather them please? Guest room and my room.” “Of course Mr. King!” was the excited response he got back, hearing the footsteps of Thomas move towards the staircase. Miles just looked back at Larisa kindly. “Ready to go, Ms. Bechtel?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 11:39 AM
Good…. The way that voice changed into that monotone she was beginning to love something a lot deeper and huskier sent a shudder down her spine in all the right ways, her eyes twinkled with the mischief behind them, god he was so proud of that, the fact he had marked her in such a way, and maybe at a different time she might of teased him, but right now she was so wrapped up in the moment she was sharing with him she didn't want to spoil it with her sass which certainly wasn't called for at this time. She felt the way he leaned into her hand, that hand pressed into his hand just a little tighter, her fingers gently going through the stubble on his face, god he was so handsome, and she couldn't believe for a moment that they was here, that this was even going on, things weren't straight forward though, she knew that, but she also believed together they could sort it, with him she felt stronger, she felt happier and more herself, now she had a taste of where she could be she wasn't willing to let that go so easily. We will sort things, you don't have to do it by yourself… She felt that lump form again to hear he was willing to be there to help her through everything, and god she would need it, she knew that." Thank you…" she whispered up to him, before she felt his hand softly tracing the length of her spine before it reached her own cheek, the contact caused her eyes to rise more that head tilting to meet his gaze feeling that pull on her heart, as he lowered his head hers came up to meet his, there lips connected and it felt so deep so meaningful, there was so much to this then before and it made her melt against him her hand pressed tighter against his cheek as she melted into that soft loving kiss he was giving her. When he pulled back she sighed softly, her hand still gently running over his cheek his soft words whispering against her lips causing a small smile to come across her face. " I'm so glad I found you to…" she whispered back, so content i
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n his arms she had no desire to go yet, she wanted to stay like this..no..what she wanted to do was go back upstairs and stay in those sheets forever. Mr King? The voice that rang out caused her to jump, it startled her and she was worried about the position they were in. Would he want someone to see them this way? So intimately close? He didn't pull away, so she didn't feel like she needed to, she turned her self around to where the voice was but she didn't really notice the man from where she was, It was Thomas though a man she knew as his driver, his chirpy happy voice caused her to smile more, he sounded like a happy man. She turned back to Miles not able to resist tipping up to give him one more kiss. " Ready when you are Mr King…." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 12:08 PM
“I was born ready.” He had made no movement other than to call back to his driver to pull himself away from her. The man was perfectly content just staying exactly where he was, even smiling and laughing a little at her sudden jump at Thomas’s voice. He could see the quiet worry in her eyes that lasted for about a second or two before she seemed to relax back again. While he found it to be a little endearing, Miles inwardly was concerned that if his driver, a person he respected and trusted enough to give a key to the house to, startled or worried her, then they would have a long road ahead of them. If they were to become a ‘them’ of course. Get through the weekend… we’ll go from there.. “You don’t have to worry about Thomas…He’s a good kid.” Miles said quietly, opening his arms so she could back herself away from him. And even if she didn’t at first, Miles regrettably did stand a bit straighter to incentivize her that it was time to move. His coffee had cooled significantly during their ‘talk’ and Miles wouldn’t be leaving it on the island for the whole weekend. Once she was righted and he was free of her embrace, he quietly went to the coffee mug and took a deep swig of the lukewarm liquid. A droplet of it slid around the corner of his mouth and he lowered the mug to wipe it gently. The mug was placed in his sink, and he gave her a quick look that said in not so many words, that if she was finished with her coffee as well that was where it could be left. He had housekeeping staff that would be by later that would take care of the house and any dishes he made. It didn’t take long for Thomas to come back from upstairs, the garment bag and suitcase for Mr. King in one arm as well as Larisa’s carefully brought down in the other. He wasted no time making his way back to the front door to take the luggage to the car. On closer inspection of him, he looked to be young indeed, early twenties at best wearing his gray suit uniform and driving cap, smiling brightly a
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t the pair of them. “I’ll be right back up Mr. King.” He said cheerfully, and Miles just nodded at him. “Good lad. No rush.” Miles responded back, looking towards Larisa and beckoning her forward. He was going over a checklist in his head, though he couldn’t think of anything else that he needed to take with him. Once the bags were placed in the car and Thomas arrived back upstairs, Miles held out his arm playfully to her to take if she so wanted. This was new territory. He wasn’t sure where the path would lead, and what it would bring, but he at least was a little comforted that he wouldn’t be doing it alone. He didn’t know how long it would last or even if it would take off entirely, but for the moment, Miles was alright with taking as much as he could get. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 12:28 PM
I was born ready She couldn't stop the small chuckle that left her lips at his words the man was ridiculous with his mannerisms sometimes, his confidence was probably his downside sometimes, but also one of the reasons she liked him so much, his confidence was enduring at least to her , of course her jump at the voice wasn't that she was worried about Thomas it was more then he startled her by coming into the home like she did, his comment caused her to grin pulling herself out of his arms to step aside " I'm not worried about Thomas Miles, he simply startled me coming into the apartment so quietly, you gotta warn a girl who has keys here, I could have been naked you know " she teased her eyes flicking to that worksurface mimenterially clearly demonstrating what she was implying. " I mean who knows what someone could walk into…" she turned round grasping her own coffee. It wasn't as hot as it was before but she soon drank it up, dropping the mug in the sink along with his own. Her gaze turned then noticing the young lad who was getting everything ready for them, it surprised her how young he truly was, she didn't know why but she wasn't expecting someone as young as him driving for Miles, not that she should judge, he clearly did a good job, Miles wouldn't of hired him anyway, he seemed respectful and very cheerful which was nice, infact his positive energy just rubbed of on her, the smile never really leaving her lips moving once Miles ushered her to, she grabbed her bag which she knew had her passport in, she hadn't even checked her phone yet…had Connor contacted her? She pushed that in the back of her mind, she would check later it could wait. Larisa watched his arm outstretch towards her, she chuckled moving in to pull her arm into his allowing her self to lean against him, they were about to leave, they were about to go to Italy, and she had never felt so elated about it, sure it wasn't for her own personal reasons but just knowing she was going there
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 12:43 PM
filled her with joy, well it did until she realised how she was getting there…The flight her arm tightened on his as they stepped outside her nerves starting to develop again for a entirely different reason to what they did earlier, she peeked up to Miles, she had to tell him…she couldn't let him see what she was like without a warning first..,God he's going to think he's with a fucking crazy woman Larisa! Good luck keeping him when he sees the nut you are on the flight she berated herself grumbling silently to her self before releasing a deep sigh. " Miles…I Need to tell you something…but you got to promise me you're not going to laugh? Because its ridiculous and you're going to think I'm stupid I just know it…" she muttered almost sheepishly as they neared the Bentley glimmering outside. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 01:40 PM
Miles felt on cloud nine. He hadn’t felt this good in so long, he’d forgotten what feeling happy felt like. With his wallet in his pocket, his documents tucked safely away in it and his phone in his back pocket, he was ready to go. His arm was firm but gentle with her, leading her into the lift and down the parking garage. Thomas was waiting at the bottom, closing the trunk of the Bentley that shone gently in the garage lights. “You know… if someone walked in on us…” Miles murmured, too quiet for Thomas to hear as they approached. “They’d just be in for quite a show…Probably would be pretty educational considering.” He teased her back. Images of last night where she was crying out in ecstasy, writhing and dripping wet on his counter made his abdomen flex in appreciation of the memory. Clearing his throat a little, he whispered softly into her ear. “Unless you plan on ‘Taking care of me’ in the back of that car, we should probably refrain from talking about our intimacies too much…” Thomas stepped forward as they approached and opened the back of the car for them both. Always the gentleman, Miles pulled Larisa to climb in first only just hearing her words as he moved. She had to tell him something? And he wasn’t to laugh?
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“I wouldn’t laugh at you Larisa…” He said simply, raising a brow at her. After the shouting match and argument upstairs, the misunderstanding and the hurt that had been caused, his face fell a little at the idea that she had something to tell him. He couldn’t think of what it could be, or why she would think herself stupid for whatever it was. He would wait for her to get in, before he slid in next to her. The subject matter that she wanted to discuss intrigued him but it also slightly concerned Miles if he was honest. “You can tell me. What’s goin-” His phone interrupted the sentence he was saying, the name Caprese flashing on the screen when he pulled his phone out to check the caller ID. “Hold that thought… alright?” He said softly nodding at Larisa, before answering the phone to a very irritated Italian woman on the other line. The inside of the car was trimmed with dark wood and gold inlays, which looked quite stylish around the sharp black leather. It was actually quite spacious in the backseat and while it wasn’t a true limousine it had been outfitted as such. It was longer in size and even had a privacy window to cut off the front seat and driver from the backseat. It was large enough that it even allowed for Miles to cross one leg over the other without encroaching too much on Larisa.
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“Sorry…” He mouthed, holding the phone against his ear and really only saying a few words here and there. Most of what was being said was in Italian and was shouted at him through his phone. His face soured and the car slowly pulled out with the pair of them heading towards the airport. The car drove smoothly, nearly gliding down the busy streets and out towards the international airport. The entire way there, Miles was all but berated on the phone. Several times he tried to end the call, wanting nothing more than to go back to the conversation that he and Larisa were having, but it would just start Caprese up again. “Lo so, gli darò un'occhiata…” I know, I’ll take a look at it… “Lo riconosco e so che hai lavorato…” I recognize that, and I know you’ve worked- “No, penso che il bianco starà benissimo. Ho già approvato la fattura all'inizio di questa settimana. Cosa vogliono adesso?” No, I think white will look great. I already approved the invoice. What do they want now?
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Back and forth, until they actually got to the airport. Miles was starting to get tired of being shouted at by women. One he cared for and the other he trusted to run his company on the Italian side. Thomas drove the car carefully towards a security gate off to the side of the main terminal, flashing his identification to the security guard who was there. While they were stopped for a moment, Miles got another inquiry that made him hold his face in his hands. “Sì, anche lei è qui... te l'avevo detto che non lo è.” Yes, she’s here…. I told you it’s not… The irritation in his voice was clear to hear and unfortunately that was the most he could say before Caprese on the other end began speaking again rapidly. There were sometimes that Miles wondered if she ever breathed when she spoke, and how she didn’t get lightheaded and pass out with how much she could talk. “Ehi è ancora mattina... Sono le 11:50 Caprese…” Hey, it’s still morning… It’s 11:50 Caprese… Miles sneered, a smile creasing his lips like he’d finally told her off. A quiet chuckle escaped before he finally seemed to start to relax. The car was let through the gate and without really any time at all, they were driving down a designated strip meant for vehicles to drive on safely towards the private hangers.
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“Siamo appena arrivati... ci metteremo presto in moto... ci vediamo tra un paio d'ore.” We’re just getting here… We’ll be wheels up soon.. See you in a couple hours. Miles finally got the chance to hang up the phone, sighing heavily and glaring at his phone. The whole ride he had to deal with Caprese and her incessant complaining. To be fair to her, it was all work related except for the last part, but even that was considered work related. “I’m sorry Larisa… Here, tell me what’s on your mind when we get on the plane.” He said gently, hating the fact that he had to spend the entire car trip on the phone with Caprese instead of enjoying Larisa’s company. At least they would be relatively alone on the flight, a hand coming to gently hold hers while Thomas made his way to Larisa’s door to help her out. Miles hadn’t been kidding before. The flight would wait for them, it didn’t matter really when they got there. The perks of having a private jet and flight crew on standby. Good to be King. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 02:14 PM
You know if someone walked in on us… She shifted in that elevator, his dark words whispering into her ear she could feel her frame squirming right there in that elevator, especially when he continued on, talking about how educational it could be for someone, that thought had her nearly flustered In that elevator especially with her own mind racing with images of last night…god she could have him again, and it seemed he was on the same wave length his teasing words caused her to grin peeking towards him. "Who said I would be against that? You wouldn't want to embarrass poor Thomas though… she whispered with a wink, she honestly wasn't against doing that, pleasing him on a car or anywhere else for that matter, to watch the euphoria come over his face again, he looked so sexy last night, how dark his eyes were , his movements and lips on her, she to had to quickly shake those thoughts away, otherwise he won't be the only one needing sorting out Larisa gazed to Thomas as he held door open for them, she smiled thanking Thomas as be held the door open slipping her self in she gazed around briefly at the interior before looking back to Miles. " Look, you say you won't but you might it's completely irrational and y-" How ever she didn't finish what she had to.say before his phone was ringing, she waved her hand at him so he could answer it, she knew we was busy, he had a multi millionaire company after all, she had to expect that he would need to answer calls, she sat back folding one of her own other her leg her hands clutched in front of her as they went, she could hear the conversation going on around him but she barely paid it any attention, she didn't check the weather before she left, was it going to be dry all the way there? Would there be any wind? Would she expect turbulence.. oh god if there was turbulence, Jesus he was going to think she was a nut, a absolute fucking nut job is what she was, her foot started bouncing in anticipation and she had to
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stop her self from biting those damn nails on her finger, already she could feel her palms sweating, she wondered if she brought those calming tablets with her but she didn't think she did, the one time she could of probably done with it and she didn't have them You fucking idiot Larisa…. she grumbled at herself. Gazing out the window she watched the private hangout coming into view, well of course he would have his own plane….his own plane, they were never that big, they were much smaller planes, and when she saw it she felt her breath catch in her throat, it was beautiful she would give him that but all she could see was god damn danger, I mean how did those things even stay in the air anyway? She swallowed down those nerves feeling her heart pounding in her chest before he got of the call finally, she turned trying to give him a smile though the nerves was still there, rolling through her like a tidal wave. We can talk on the plane… Like hell we can! she said in her head watching Thomas Come round to open her door peering up.to him she smiled admittedly a little anxiously. " Thomas I'm sorry can you give us a moment?.." she asked giving the boy a reassuring smile before the door was shut again, turning round she looked towards Miles feeling his hand on hers she knew her palms were damn sweaty, oh god this was a nightmare…why couldn't she just be alright, why did she have to be so scared " Miles listen…this is important…" she said he'd voice wavering a little because of how nervous she was. " I- I'm, I.. mean…okay L-Look " she swallowed quickly god she felt sick she was going to make a tit of herself in front of this man, one hand come up to push a strand of hair from her face she knew she just had to tell him cause now he was looking even more nervous and anxiousness which meant she was making him worry! A deep loud sigh left her lips.
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" I'm terrified of flying okay?....just terrified…" she mumbled bashfully. " The thought of getting on that thing is scaring the living daylights out of me, so you Need to drag me out of this car and force me on okay?...you need to…I won't do it otherwise…I won't…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 03:01 PM
To say Miles wasn’t worried would have been an absolute lie. The way she seemed so nervous concerned him. Had he done something wrong? He couldn’t help that Caprese had decided to call right then. It was business, that was all. Well, except for when Caprese asked about Larisa… So mostly business. He thought perhaps maybe she was irritated or upset with him for being on the phone, but then he realized that she had wanted to talk before it rang. He had to have done something, but for the life of him he couldn’t think what he could have done wrong. When his hand came to hold the top of hers, he could almost feel the tremble there. He watched as her door opened and Thomas smiled happily at her. She dismissed him politely, and Thomas peered in looking at Miles for confirmation of this. Miles just nodded quietly, before Thomas backed up and closed the door, leaving the pair of them alone in the back of the Bentley. What could be wrong? Or perhaps, was it not something wrong at all. Miles raised his eyebrows a little, his thoughts turning to earlier when they’d teased about satisfying one another in the car. He certainly wouldn’t be opposed to a pre-flight snack of her, and the idea of her making a meal out of him sent his heartbeat pulsing. Now really wasn’t a great time for this though, though he definitely considered it. ”Miles listen…this is important…”
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“Alright…” Was all Miles said, trying to be reassuring and having no idea what was so urgent that she had to tell him right now before they could get going. Caprese is going to murder me if we’re much later… He thought, though his face remained attuned to Larisa, giving her all the attention she was requiring. His breath wavered, anticipation building for what she was about to say. She had cancer, or six kids, or she was born with a tail and had it removed. What exactly was so important that he needed to know? ”I’m terrified of flying okay?...Just terrified…” That, wasn’t what he expected. It took him by surprised hearing that. She was scared of flying? Flying was so common, everyone flew at least once. It was almost like getting on a bus or getting in a car. He blinked a little, staring at her for a moment just processing what she had said. Slowly as that realization came over him, he gave a quiet nod of his head. There was no going around this, they had to get on that plane. However, he didn’t want to literally drag her out of the car. That sounded traumatizing and he had just gotten to a point where they were going to build something together. Starting that off with trauma didn’t sound like the best idea to Miles. Slowly, he lifted her hand up and placed a soft kiss to the back of her hand, before settling it back down on her lap.
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“Alright.. I understand. Wait here for me, alright?” Miles would wait for confirmation from her, a head nod or words said. His voice was calm and quiet. Not even the hint of a snicker on his lips. Once she had, he would quietly get out of the car on his side. There was a gentle roar of the engines that poured in when that door opened and the whipping of wind but it was quickly silenced when Miles shut the door. Through the window, she could see him calling over the flight crew. A captain, co-pilot and two stewardesses. They wore dark navy jackets and white pants for the pilots, the stewards wore navy uniform jacket and skirts with dark red ascots around their necks. Miles at first turned to the pilots who looked at each other confused. It wasn’t loud, but she would be able to hear part of the conversation that Miles was having. “Cut the engines.” Miles had said, giving a hand gesture across his throat to solidify exactly what he meant. The pilots looked baffled at the order. “But Mr. King sir… We’ll have to go through all the pre-flight check ins again if we do that and miss our window-” “I don’t care if you have to do it another ten times. I said Cut them. Now.” Miles responded sternly. His face was focused and there would be no convincing him of anything else other than this command. Without any further argument, the pilots made their way back to the plane, running up the stairs and soon the engines to the charter jet slowed and stopped, letting more of a quiet fall on the area. Afterwards, they came back down the stairs, standing on the carpet to welcome Mr. King and his guest onto the flight. To the stewardesses, Miles instructed them a little softer, taking his hand and twirling it downward towards the tarmac at them. They both looked a little confused too, but didn’t argue back, moving to the stairs of the plane and standing on the carpet leading up to it off to the side, opposite of the pilots. Curiously, both of them promptly turned around so their bac
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ks were facing the Bentley, closing their eyes in addition to this. The pilots peered at them before following suit, and doing the same. Satisfied, Miles turned back to the Bentley and waved Thomas over.
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“I need to borrow this Thomas. Do you mind?” Miles said kindly as the young man bounded around the car and came up to Miles’ side. The man looked up at his employer a little confused, until Miles gently pulled at the tie around his neck. “Oh uh.. Sure Mr. King.” Thomas replied back, perplexed, before quickly tugging the tie off of his uniform. Miles held it in his hand gently, giving a quiet direction to the driver that must have been similar to the one he gave the flight crew. Mostly because Thomas stood facing the Bentley, his back to the plane and the backseat of the car. Slowly but with purpose, Miles moved to Larisa’s side of the car, opening the door and kneeling down in front of her. He was doing his best, trying to make this as comfortable as possible for her. In one hand he held Thomas’s dark gray tie, holding it out for her to see. “I understand you’re scared. I promise nothing will happen to you Larisa.” Miles said gently, reaching across her to under the seatbelt of the car. He didn’t pull or drag her out. Simply opening his arms for her. He planned on taking her on the plane himself. His hand lightly caressed her cheek, a soft smile on his face while his thumb rubbed back and forth over her skin. “Hang on to me. I won’t let anything happen to you.” He continued, holding up the tie to silently tell her that he’d use it as a blindfold if she needed that further. Whatever it took to make her as comfortable as possible in an ultimately uncomfortable situation. “Do you trust me?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 07:23 PM
He Hadn't said anything after her revelation, he was probably thinking how stupid she was, how could she even be scared of flying? It was a ridiculous thing really considering how safe it was, yet she was and despite her best efforts to calm it she simply couldn't, she couldn't help the way she was she wished she could, she felt his hand lift her own a small kiss being pressed to it and she felt some of that nervousness float away, just being in.his presence it seemed was happy her to calm at least a bit, at his request she simply nodded not finding the words to respond perhaps to nervous to, he truly did think she was a idiot could she blame him? Flying was the most common thing in the world, you never heard of accidents because there was any , and If there was it was on chartered flights in countries where there health and safety measures were questionable, not here… She watched as he opened the door, the sound of the engines whooshing in had her bands instantly come to her ears to hold them her eyes squeezed shut in a attempt to block of that sound before the door closed and it was silence once more, that raging of her heart beat could be felt within her chest, her hands still felt clammy her breath coming out in a trembling sigh as she peeked out the window and watched him with the pilot and stewardess, was he going to tell them? She wanted to sink back into her chair, god what were they going to think of her? Cut the engines… I don't care if we have to do this a million times I said cut them now Her hands were practically ringing together he'd brows furrowing on her head, what was he doing? She watched as pilots rushed up the steps before that gentle hum she could hear even with the doors shut was suddenly silenced, she didn't really hear what else was said, just watched as he gave clear silent instructions the stewardess moved to face away from where they were so there back were to the car even the pilots were doing it, what was he doing? Her eyes
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continued to follow him as he came round and was suddenly with Thomas watching as that grey tie was removed of his neck and handed swiftly over to him, everything outside didn't make sense to her but then he was coming towards her door she felt that overwhelming panic set in that he was going to get her on that plane, she was so concerned she even moved back from the door a little. She felt the cool breeze from outside blow in the second he opened that door, the noise from the plane had all but stopped a almost deathly silence rang out across the tarmac but it helped, not hearing the roaring of that engine certainly helped to keep her at least a little calmer, her eyes following Miles as he knelt there not far from where she was.
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I understand you're scared, I promise nothing will happen to you Larisa… His soothing voice calmed her even more, it pierced right through to her very soul the pounding of her heart feeling that felt become lax as he unbuckled it she wanted to move to try to do something but she was frozen to that car, that was until she watched him outstretched his arms to her, her breath caught in her throat to realise he was going to assist her on that plane one way or another and he was trying to do it in a way that would make her more comfortable. She scooted over then closer to where she was even though her nerves were building to know she was about to get out of that car she shuffled until she was right beside him , peeking down to the Tie she swallowed, maybe it would help? Do you trust me? Her eyes found him then tracing over his gorgeous chocolate eyes as they gazed at her with nothing but kindness had that face relax for a moment. " Yes….Yes I do…" she whispered before she looked down to the Tie in his hand releasing a deep she nodded towards it. " Put that on me … Please…." She whispered , she didn't know if it would help but right now she wasn't against trying anything, once he had put it on and it was secure she pulled her arms up and around him holding him close, the smell of his rich cologne washed over her and she found herself burying her face into his neck more, the smell was settling that raging heartbeat and calming those nerves just a little, its why she held him tighter, she knew what was coming next her eyes squeezed shut beneath that Tie, those nerves were still there but not as high as they were a moment ago, maybe because she was wrapped up in him, a man who was here trying desperately to make her comfortable, she sighed at that thought her face pressing into his neck, what ever did she do to deserve him? @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 08:28 PM
”Yes… Yes I do…” “Alright then.” Miles said gently, a wash of pride sweeping over him. She trusted him, that had to mean something right? It certainly made Miles feel good as well as feeling responsible for her well being with being tasked with her trust. He took the sentiment seriously, letting her scoot closer towards the end of the seat. He kept himself knelt down on one knee on the tarmac, not really caring if he got himself dirty or not. She was scared, and that didn’t sit well with him. It was almost as bad as when she was upset. Negative emotions he didn’t care for being on her face. When she mentioned using the tie, Miles merely nodded, unfurling the gray silk accessory and gently wrapping it around her eyes. He was able to do one loop around and then a second before tying it off securely under her ponytail. His hand came to her face, just so she would know he was there, he hadn’t left her yet while the other slid behind her back and took hold of her shoulder furthest from him. It likely made it easier for her to find where his neck and shoulders were this way, as she quickly buried her face in the collar of his jacket and shirt. “There we go. You’re alright, My Agnellino.” He whispered gently into her ear, his other arm sliding under her knees carefully. Holding her close to his chest, Miles slowly stood up and backed away from the car. He made a small adjustment, holding onto her tightly before he began to slowly walk around the car.
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“You know…There’s something very sexy about this…” Miles murmured into her ear, taking easy steadying steps towards the jet. Never in a rush as he didn’t want to jostle her too much in his arms. “I think there’s a term for it…Something that starts with B…I think handcuffs are involved too.” He continued, a gentle chuckle on his low deep voice. Another few steps forward, and his shoes felt the carpet that had been rolled out for the pair of them to use. His eyes wandered from the jet in front of him, to the crew that had their backs to him. It wasn’t that he was concerned about them seeing Larisa in his arms; he couldn’t have given a shit about that. It was more that if it was embarrassing to Larisa for her to be seen as scared, then additional eyes weren’t necessary to exaggerate that. “I just can’t think of the word Agnellino…” Miles continued, keeping his voice low and the topic on something completely different than what was actually going on. He wanted to distract her, to make her laugh, make her think of anything than what she was probably thinking about. “I could use your help with this… It’s really going to bother me if I don’t figure out this word… I think it also can include things like collars and a leash… Perhaps that would be a nice accessory for you… I could see about getting a jewel encrusted one if you’d like.” Miles’ eyes turned a little away from the woman clutched in his arms to the runway not far from the hangers. A plane was taking off and just as the wheels of it left the runway, Miles turned sharply so his back was to it. It was his attempt at buffering the sound, trying to keep the wind from hitting Larisa.
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“I suppose I can’t really think of it, because I’m trying to on an empty stomach…” Miles continued, his words gentle and all encompassing in her ear, doing all he could to drown out any noise from the other hangers or planes. “We should remedy that… I know a fabulous little restaurant, on the second floor of this place not far from here…” His shoes lightly tapped against the bottom step of the plane, one leg lifting onto the first step slowly and then the other in a quiet rhythm. “I’m sure they’re open. And I know you’d like it, Agnellino. They have quite the menu, and the best part is if you don’t like something, you can send it back and get whatever else you want, no questions asked.” He said a little more loudly, but still soft into her ear as they reached the halfway point of the stairs. You’re doing well Larisa… Almost there.
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“Now, they’re not as good as homemade, but I’m sure they could give Daphne’s a run for its money…But maybe we should go inside, see if they have something that you might like… alright?” It was more a rhetorical question, one to keep her busy, keep her thinking and distracted as he climbed the last step on the stairs. The jet’s door was open already for them, as part of it was actually the stairs he’d climbed. He did take a moment, a second or two standing there to reposition her again, making sure she was still held tight to him before turning so she would enter the plane head first with him through the door. He certainly didn’t want to go straight in, as he might have hit her head or legs against the metal and startled her. “Looks like they’re open, what luck. You must be a good luck charm.” Miles said brightly, walking a little easier once he was inside the jet. He made his way quietly to the midsection of the plane before stopping. The jet was actually very open, with a couple of small tables in front of large plush recliner looking chairs. Past them was a sofa and plenty of throw pillows decorating it across from a decently sized flat screen TV. The carpet was a soft gray color with dark black designs decorating the aisle way area whereas the walls were an off white color, and further back was a bathroom, small kitchenette area and even a small bar area separated by glossy dark wood walls.
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The quiet footsteps of the flight crew made him turn his head a little to look back at them as they silently made their way to their stations. Larisa wouldn’t see it, the daggers he shot at them all, daring them to make a noise he didn’t approve of after he told them specifically to be quiet and not say a word to either of them once they boarded. Slowly, Miles made his way towards the couch, one of the stewardesses moving a few of the pillows out of his way. He carefully turned so he could lower himself down onto the plush surface, leaning back and holding her similarly to how he did at home with her in his lap. He wouldn’t be able to stay that way, when the plane was ready for take off he’d have to move them to a recliner each so they could buckle their seatbelts. But for now, while the crew was doing their checks quickly again to get them ready, Miles was content to just let her try and relax. “You let me know when you’re ready, and I’ll take the tie off.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 09:04 PM
He was so gentle with his approach towards vee, the way his hand carefully tied that silk tie around her eyes and secured it sending her vision into complete darkness, but it wasn't a bad thing, if anything it helped a lot, the blackness overcoming her gaze was settling, she couldht see the plane or anyone else around her, or she could really feel or make sense of was him in front of her, his hand against her face to settle those nerves before his arms were delicately reaching around to assist her , his scent overpowered her senses and it made it so much easier to not even think about where they were, where they were going or what they were going on, instead she focused on him, his hands on her as he got her into a position where he could pick her up, the rich scent of him overloading her senses but in all the right way before he had her out of that car and up into his arms, her own locked around his neck to keep herself steady that face remained where it was the entire time buried against his neck, god she hoped the staff didn't see her like this…what must they think of her? This shuddering mess in this man's arms about getting on a plane, god it was so embarrassing, she wished she could do better than this, wished she wasn't so scared, but she couldn't help it, but he was helping at least.
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You know there's something very sexy about this…* his dark soft voice hit her ears, the deep vibrations sending a small shudder through her, how could he find this sexy? A bundle of nervousness in his arms, perhaps it was the blindfold, though she still didn't understand how he found anything sexy about this situation, honestly she half expected him to think she was stupid, she certainly did, but his words had given her something else to think about…the blindfold, she wondered then what it would be like being like this during a moment of intimacy between them…her senses gone except for touch the way she could feel his fingers so much cleared on her body. " There is huh?..." she whispered back, her tone still nervous but with a slight tease to it, she felt him walking but she wasn't paying much mind to it instead listening to what he had to say.
A smile started to toy at her lips shaking her head against his neck. " Your ridiculous Miles, you know exactly what you're referring to…" she mused , her mind however going to handcuffs…did he do that stuff? I mean she had to admit she wouldn't be surprised if he did, she on the other hand had never engaged in such a activity with someone, not that she was against it, but the thought of him blind folding her and strapping her down to a bed was not a thought she didn't enjoy, if anything she had to stop her self from squirming at the sheer thought of it, god this man was dangerous in his hold of her, this conversation it would seem how ever had settled her, she wasn't so tense in his arms now seeming a lot more relaxed.
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I just can't think of the word Agnellio… " I'm sure you can't…Lupo…" she teased right back, oh she didn't believe for a second he didn't know what he was referring to, this man knew exactly what he was referring to, he asked for her help and she shook her head again before he mentioned the collar and leash causing her to chuckle then. " You wouldn't dream of it, if a collar comes anywhere near me Miles it won't be me strapped to a bed and I won't do it in a fun way either…" she teased, her voice was becoming lighter less strained the more he continued, as he spoke about being hungry she to felt that pull in her stomach, god she felt hungry though it was being overshadowed by the sick feeling she had of the soon to be flight they were on. He spoke of a restaurant how good it was, how no matter what she could have what she wanted, he made her smile more those tight arms around his neck relaxing just a bit. " Oh really? Better then the lamb you can't stop boasting about?.." she teased before he mentioned going there, in other words to get on the plane she felt those nerves bubble again but she didn't feel quite as bad as she did , simply nodding to signal she was okay with it, he called her a good luck charm and she chuckled again. " I wouldn't go that far…" she teased before she felt the warmth of the place they were in, she knew then they were inside but she didn't feel as bad as she did moments ago, she wasn't a quivering mess , her body was light not heavy as he stepped through and lowered them down, she heard the thud of a chair signalling they were sitting in the plane now, she released a deep breath in a attempt to settle her self, keeping that blindfold on for a moment longer before finally feeling like she had the nerve to remove it.
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" Okay you can take it of…" she whispered to him waiting patiently for him to remove the blindfold from her eyes, once he did it took her a moment to let her eyes to adjust to the sudden brightness after being concealed beneath the blind fold for that length of time, she realised then they were sitting on the plush leather couch, still in his arms she could hear movement behind her probably the staff but she paid them no mind, not now anyway, to fixated on the man who had helped her so much then, she was on the plane and she didn't even feel that worried about it, not yet anyway. " Thank you…." She whispered to him, she truly was grateful to him and what he did just then, helping her the way it did, it meant so much to her and only solidified to her even more how damn lucky she was to have him, carefully she diverted his gaze from him to peer around the area they were in, it was luxurious and spacious it didn't even look like a plane, it could of been someone's lounge, those nerves were getting better turning her attention back to him a smile on her face. " Don't do things in halves, do you?.." she teased referring to how luxurious the plane was she was sitting in, she didn't know when she has to get up and take her seat but she was in no rush to do it, happy it seemed to stay there with him like this, a position she felt most comfortable in and relaxed…knowing when it came to take of she probably wouldn't feel that way . @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 10:24 PM
She had spoken back to him. Teased him a little as he brought her onto that plane. That had to be a good sign then, that he was doing something right. Helping to keep her steady and calm while in an uncomfortable situation. It made Miles a little proud of himself, that he was able to keep her so relaxed. He hadn’t liked the scared and nervous Larisa in the Bentley, but the quietly relaxed one against his chest was perfectly acceptable. ”Okay you can take it off…” Once she gave the all clear, and was ready to take in the sights again, Miles made sure that her face was turned towards his first. Carefully cupping her cheek first before lifting the gray silk tie off her eyes. He slipped it easily off her ponytail and laid it down on the couch next to him, coming back momentarily to tuck a stray hair or two behind her ear. He didn’t want her to see the flight crew or the cabin first, let her take him in first so she had some kind of grounding to hold onto. Soon enough she began looking around blinking and adjusting to the soft lighting in the cabin.
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“No need to thank me.” He responded gently to her, holding her tight enough on his lap that she wouldn’t fall but not hard enough that if she decided she wanted to get up and take a look around that she couldn’t. It wasn’t a huge plane, but Miles supposed it was large enough for his means. He often would fly to the different offices in other countries, so having a jet at his disposal to do work on as well as travel to those destinations quickly was ideal. As they sat there, the flight crew said nothing to the pair of them, just quietly closing the blinds on the windows as they passed and continued their pre-flight checks. Miles had asked them to shut the blinds, just in case take off and landing were frightening too. He wasn’t sure how deep the fear went with Larisa, but considering she had needed to be blindfolded just to get on the plane, he assumed that watching the aircraft take off and land wouldn’t be pleasant for her. ”Don’t do things in halves, do you?” “What’s the point in that?” He responded back to her, chuckling a little at the sentiment. “Either go the whole way or not at all.” He didn’t understand the idea of doing things halfway. It just felt like a waste of time or energy. If you wanted something, you went after it if it was important or worth going after. That’s how Miles saw it.
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“Sir?” Miles turned his head to look at one of the stewardesses who had come over to check on the pair of them. At first he wasn’t sure why she was bothering them, especially after he had told them specifically not to. However, she was holding a folded leather menu tentatively out for him, looking between Miles and Larisa with a gentle smile on her face. “Ah right. Thank you.” He said quietly, taking his arm out from under Larisa’s knees and taking hold of the menu, flipping it open. “I told you I’d take you to a great restaurant, didn’t I?” He teased, holding the menu so they both could look it over. It wasn’t a large menu as the plane only had so much room but the entrees did sound pretty good at least. A steak with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables, a chicken alfredo pasta with garlic bread, a club sandwich with lettuce tomato turkey and bacon with a side salad or soup. There were also a couple house salads for lighter meals, and even a few breakfast options had they gotten there a little earlier or if they still wanted that. Waffles and eggs with sausage or an omelet with onions peppers and mushrooms. At the bottom of the page were even a small selection of desserts, a chocolate lava cake, a tiramisu and vanilla ice cream to choose from. Of course there was also an expansive drink menu too, ranging from sodas, juices and such to sparkling champagnes and wines to harder spirits and cocktails.
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Miles had seen the menu before, it didn’t change much between his different flights, so he knew he’d probably have what he usually did. The steak and vegetables with a glass of scotch. He wondered if there was something that she would prefer, something that would help her feel more relaxed. Miles kept the menu open so she could view it while he held her on his lap. Every so often he would glance towards the crew, trying to gauge how soon they would be getting ready to go. He knew they were close when the pilots stopped coming into the cabin, and they were going through their own check lists. Beneath them, Miles could feel the bags being stored away. He had gone through this so many times it was like clockwork for him. “Larisa…” He said gently, trying to get her attention. “Look at me please.” It was a request, but there was a bit of an urgency to it. While she was more relaxed and comfortable on his lap, the last thing he wanted was for her to startle when the engines turned back on. The plane was well insulated, and would muffle the sound but that didn’t mean it would be silent. Hearing the stairs pulled up and the door to the plane shut and lock, Miles brought his hand from her shoulder up to turn her face to his. Just as he felt the tell-tale rumble of the engines beginning to whine and kick on, if she hadn’t turned to look at him properly he’d slide his arm up her back so his hand could gently hold the back of her head and tilt it up for him. The whine was loud at first, a gentle humming sound that was clear it was the engines of the plane outside. “You’re safe… I promise. I’ve got you.” He said softly, wanting nothing more than to lean into her and take her lips with his. To give her something else to focus on and experience. But he also didn’t want to overwhelm her. It was a lot to take in, his lifestyle, and Miles didn’t want to move too fast with her if that fear and nervousness returned with the gentle rumble of the engines turning over. <@88761128
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-Mar-23 11:18 PM
What's the point in that? She couldn't stop her own chuckle then at his words, of course this man would never do things in halves, that was plainly obvious in just the way he was naturally, not just at work, but with his lavish penthouse, his cars, this plane…his clothes, down to the finer detail of his watch, everything was lavish and screamed look at me, that was just him all over…he protruded confidence in every avenue just like he did now, confident in his own abilities to try and help her, and he was..he really was, she didn't feel half as nervous as she had done previously, perched on his Lap she felt safe, she felt secure like nothing could harm her as long as she stayed right here, she simply felt grounded with him, a emotion she hadn't felt for a long time, it was addictive, and she hoped she never lost it. Sir? She heard the small feminine voice from behind her peeking round she saw the woman standing there smiling at the pair, her eyes fell to the leather menu in her hands before Miles accepted it, she gave the woman a smile before turning her attention back to Miles and that many now perched in his hand, she felt more then nerves now, she felt damn embarrassed, what must these people think? Seeing a grown ass woman carried onto a plane because she was too scared to walk herself onto it? Her eyes flicked up to his once more as he commented on the food chuckling once again. " Yes, you did.." she teased her eyes looking down to the food, for a small plane the choices were varied there were so many things there that sounded delicious, in fact most things did..it would all just depend on if her stomach could truly handle the food, her eyes dipped down to the alcohol section and boy she could definitely use a stiff drink that would surely take the edge of.. She tried to focus herself on the menu in front of her, but of course she couldn't miss what was going on around her, the soft banging noises from beneath knowing they were putting the suitcases aw
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ay, it was clear they were getting ready to take of, she felt her hand move to grip his leg a little that more comfortable composure was changing those nerves returning knowing full well they were about to get ready to take of, that was the worst part for her, getting this thing in the sky, it always made her so anxious, what if it didn't make it? What if the engines failed? What if they hit birds….her breath was already picking up at the sheer thought of it, grumbling at herself for simply making the situation worse but her mind couldn't stop rolling of all the possible way things go wrong… Larisa she heard her name so softly spoken by him, she swallowed down those nerves she knew he knew it too, they were about to take it, god why did she have to be like this?
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Look at me please… A shattered breath left her lips especially when she heard those stairs being pulled up and the door clicking shut, she jolted just a little at the noise, her heart was racing and she was feeling physically sick, fuck she had to get of this damn thing, but then his hand crept up her back, the same hand reaching her head to tilt her to meet his gaze, the whine had started she felt the small vibrations in the plane. " Miles…" she whispered her words almost a tremor as she gazed up into his eyes, one hand moved to grasp into his chest as if attempting to ground her more, as if holding him would make this any better for her, somehow it did, grasping his shirt with one hand her other still clutching his leg , she moved herself in then pressing her forehead to his, she closed her eyes in a attempt to push away the noises away , to forget where she was and simply focus on him. " I know…I know…" she whispered, she knew she was, she knew she was more than safe here with him, if only her mind would stop betraying her then it would be okay, she just had to get the take of out the way then hopefully once they levelled out, once the plane was in flight she would hopefully calm a bit, as long as it was a smooth flight anyway. " I'm sorry…" she whispered then she didn't open her eyes again she kept them closed afraid if she did she would see the plane moving and it would only freak her out more, right now she was feeling more calm more settled for the most part, that heavy nervousness had settled a little, wrapped in his frame and his scent it amazed her how much it did comfort her. " You shouldn't have to deal with me like this, you must think I'm such a idiot…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-Mar-23 11:57 PM
”Miles…” He just let her sit there, pressed his forehead to hers and tried to remain as solid as he could. A rock for her to cling to when she felt like she might fall. The way her words had a tremor to them, the way she shook saying his name. How would he navigate this? This wasn’t the normally spunky, sassy Larisa that he knew. He liked how he was able to comfort her, but Miles almost hated the fact that she needed to be comforted. If only he could just take away her fear, take away the anxiety she felt. ”I’m sorry…You shouldn’t have to deal with me like this, you must think I’m such an idiot…” “You’ve nothing to be sorry for.” Miles said gently into her ear, lifting his head away just for a moment to check his surroundings. His eyes locked with the stewardess who was standing nearby but far enough away to not hover over the pair of them. He gave a jerk of his head towards the back of the plane where he knew the bar was, closing the menu on Larisa’s lap as he did. She just gave a soft nod and held up two fingers, to which Miles nodded back to her. He knew his flight crew well, the pilots and the staff. They knew what he usually ordered and rarely needed to ask.
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“You’re not an idiot. You have a fear, and I understand that.” He said quietly to her taking a deep breath and exhaling long and slow. His mind was working as best as it could. They really couldn’t remain on the couch, as it didn’t have seatbelts. It was safer to sit in a recliner that had seatbelts to buckle into. But the only ones nearby were single seaters; meaning Miles couldn’t sit next to Larisa for take off. He would have to sit across from her. Maybe that would be alright, just until we’re at cruising speed… He thought, looking back down to her and wondering how to bring the topic up. “We need to get to our seats now.” It was firm the way he said it, wanting her to know it was time to get up. He had stalled for as long as he could. As delicately as he could, Miles slowly began to shift her so she could stand up from his lap. He didn’t have a problem carrying her, but she really only needed to move about five steps to her seat. His hands moved to her hips, holding her steady once she’d have a moment to stand. Not far behind her, Miles stood too, gently coaxing her towards one of the plush recliners facing towards the front of the plane. Facing backwards likely wouldn’t go over well. With the blinds closed, she at least wouldn’t be able to see outside the windows. He hoped that would help, though he honestly wasn’t sure.
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“Sit here for me.” Miles directed, offering her the chair and pulling himself away from her. The absence made him anxious, something he rarely became on flights. Miles would simply have to wait, wait for her to settle herself into the seat and buckle herself in. If she seemed too nervous or too anxious to try, he would just move forward and help her. Ensuring the belt was good and tight over her lap but not so much that he hoped it would be uncomfortable. If she did it herself, he’d still lean over just to check everything was secure, if only to show her that she was safe, that he cared and understood making her feel safe was what he was trying to do. “You’re quite brave actually… facing a fear like this.” He said softly, turning to look at her with a soft smile. Miles couldn’t help himself, she was too close, too easily there. Softly, he pressed his lips against hers as the plane slowly began to move backward at first before pulling forward to get in line for take off. It was actually very smooth considering, Miles barely moved to indicate it to her. He hummed softly against her lips, holding her in as careful an embrace as he could before slowly pulling back so he could sit down himself.
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“I ordered you some liquid courage… in case that wasn’t enough to help.” He said with a light chuckle, sitting down in the opposite recliner across from her. A small table was between them and for a moment it really did look like they were at a restaurant. It reminded Miles of Daphne’s, of their lunch date before it had been ruined. There weren’t plates or anything in front of them, just the table separating the two, so once he had strapped himself in with his back towards the front of the plane, Miles leaned forward with his hand out, offering it to her if she needed something to hold onto. Inwardly he began thinking of how to remodel the inside of the jet so that he could sit next to her instead. That or maybe add a couch with seatbelts… “Two scotches straight sir.” The stewardess said softly, putting two rocks glasses down in little divots on the table designed for drinks to be placed. Miles just nodded at her in silence, his other hand coming forward to pick up his glass and hold it out in front of him towards her. As if he was trying to get her to share in a toast with him. A gentle smile came to his lips, hoping she would focus on him instead of the plane’s movements as it turned to ready for its turn. “Al mio bellissimo agnellino e al nostro tempo in Italia” (To my beautiful Little Lamb, and our time in Italy) @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Mar-23 05:55 AM
You have nothing to be sorry for She sighed then shaking her head just a little against him, she felt she did, she was actually totally ridiculously and she knew it, he was being far to kind shout it, anyone else she was sure would tell her to man up and get on with it, but not him, he was sweet and caring, trying to reassure her with everything he did, he didn't even need to say anything his actions spoke volumes and the way he was holding her doing all he could to make sure she was okay was worth its weight in gold. She didn't see the motion of his head to the stewardess all that he had requested anything from them, if she did she would of certainly been grateful for it, a stiff drink would definitely go down well right now, his words made her smile pulling back to look up to him her eyes showing just how much she appreciated everything he was doing. " a irrational fear though, I know these things are safe…it's just getting my mind to believe it…" she grumbled a little annoyingly at her self. We need to get to our seats now… she felt her mind freeze then, they had to move..she had to move away from him that fear coming right back, she felt safe here, safe in his arms she wished she could just stay here but she knew they couldn't, they had to move to a seat with seat belts, she didn't move all that easily, it was clear she was very reluctant and hastily moved of his lap still staying as close as she could for now, she took his direction moving over to the seat he directed her to. Your okay Larisa…its fine …just sit down, take your seat do your belt up.. its fine, your safe she tried to internally tell her self, but her words did nothing to settle the racing of her heart within the confines of her chest. She reached the seat and sat down, her fingers moving to grasp that belt, she was trembling a little, those nerves clearly coming back as she attempted to buckle her self up, but she was a fumbling mess sighing loudly at her behaviour. *for goodness s
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ake you silly woman get a grip!* she berated her self before she watched Miles hand come down and assisted her, a act that made her wince that she even needed it…how did he not find her tedious right now was beyond her, she peeked up to his face giving him a small grateful smile. Your quite brave actually, facing a fear like this… His words hit her ears and she peered towards him better, she might of responded had she not realised just how close they were with him hunched over her seat, suddenly his lips were against her own, she couldn't stop the small groan that left her mouth at the contact, the simple act distracting her enough that she didn't even feel the jolt or hear the noise of the plane starting to move his gentle Hum drowning that noise out, she was lost in his kiss her hand rising to gently stroke down his chest before he pulled back, she chased those lips only briefly before settling back down in that chair.
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A soft laugh left her lips her expression showing her appreciation. " Oh that helped, but seeing how we can't do that the whole time a drink will definitely be welcomed…" she teased she watched him buckling up before she felt the plane jolt signalling to her it was moving, even before his hand stretched all the way out she was reaching for it, her hand circling his own her fingers clasping against his to Try and ground herself just as the drinks arrived, the golden liquid was damn well calling her, as he reached for his she did the same clasping her drink and holding it up, noticing his proposal she smiled more bringing her arm up she clicked his glass, her expression softening at his words. " un viaggio non vedo l'ora che arrivi il mio lupo " a trip im very looking forward to my wolf and she was, she really was she just had to get through the flight first before she finally brought the liquid to her mouth, she didn't even take a second before she practically downed the stuff, her face screwing up almost instantly at the burn that radiated down her throat, but if felt good…and the burn somehow settled her mimenterially from the planes engines she could hear starting to get louder just a tad, at least loud enough that she could hear , her free hand clutched the arm rest closing her eyes and dipping her head down to the floor, her foot tapped a little on the carpeted floor trying to regulate her breathing. Your fine…your fine she said to herself over and over waiting for the take off, and praying to God it hurried up so she could get out of this chair and get back to the safety of his arms. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Mar-23 08:48 AM
My Wolf The two little words rolled around in his head for a moment and he chuckled at the playful simplicity of them. While it came with the stigma of being the villain in every fairytale told to children, of being a monster, or of being a beast in the night sent by the devil himself, Miles was finding more and more that he liked being the Wolf here. It felt different when she called him that. It felt like something to be proud of, something to hold to and show off but only to those who deserved to know. To worthy souls that could see the greatness behind the big and the bad. His eyebrows raised a little though, watching Larisa take that glass after her return toast to him and down the amber liquid in it. This was more a sipping scotch, not really something you took like a shot. His jaw slackened a little and let his mouth fall open slightly watching her. She must be really nervous…Definitely a couch with seatbelts. He thought, giving a shrug and clearing his throat.
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“Well… when in Rome..” He said a little apprehensively, before following suit with her. This was a drink he normally enjoyed. The difference this time was that he normally took sips of it over time not shot put it in one go. While used to the burn on normal occasions, having so much of it all at once even made Miles wince as he went down. It certainly wasn’t enough to make his eyes water or anything, but he did take a breath afterward to try and cool the burn in his throat. It wasn’t long after he finished that glass off that the jet lurched forward. It was their turn it seemed and the aircraft’s engines roared outside on the tailfin. Miles would feel it first, though he was sure that Larisa could feel that jump forward too. Knowing they had only about a minute before they would be in the air, Miles gently squeezed her hand to remind her she wasn’t alone in this. She wasn’t forgotten, nor was she not cared for. He hadn’t left, and he didn’t plan on it. A thought came to mind and he couldn’t help the chuckle that came from his lips.
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“You know, kind of feels like the Lamborghini doesn’t it? When I picked you up yesterday?” He said, trying to draw her attention to him instead of the feeling of the jet lifting into the air. While Miles felt pulled forward away from the seat, he knew that Larisa would feel pressed back into hers, similar to when he’d stepped on the gas in front of Connor and raced away with his Little Lamb in that sports car. He was trying to give her a memory to focus on instead, something that felt similar perhaps. The pilots were very experienced, and had done this thousands of times. The way the plane glided off the runway and lifted into the air was a smooth transition. Miles barely felt his ears pop at the change in altitude with it and before they knew it, the stewardess who had given Miles the drinks and the menu before, was walking back towards the pair of them to give the all clear. She gently placed the menu that had been left on the table and when it remained exactly where it was without shifting or sliding, Miles knew it was safe to let Larisa know they had leveled off.
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“Larisa?” He said cautiously, giving her hand another tender squeeze. “We’ve leveled off. You don’t have to stay in that seat if you don’t want to. We’ll have to sit back here like this when we land, but we can get up now…” Thankfully it wouldn’t be a long flight, just over two hours so she at least wouldn’t have to endure something longer. Just to be sure she knew that she could continue to trust his word on this, Miles took his hand off the empty glass and undid his belt to stand up. He never let go of her hand in his other hand while he came around to her side of the table. “See?” He chuckled at her, standing and walking with ease. As simply as he had done earlier when he had carried her onto the aircraft. Unlike earlier he didn’t go to unbuckle her belt though. If she wanted to get up, he was sure she could figure out how to undo the belt herself. He also imagined that if she didn’t actually want to get up, that him coming down and releasing that belt himself might not be a welcome action from him. For a while he just stood there, as close as he could get to her without actually being on top of her but wanting to comfort as best as he could. It wasn’t until his phone began to buzz in his pocket that he looked down towards it. His hand automatically pulled the thing out and checked the screen. The caller ID showed Caprese again, but this time instead of answering it he just declined the call.
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“She can wait a couple hours can’t she?” Miles grumbled shaking his head at his phone. His Italian office manager could be a bit much sometimes, and likely that phone call was just her checking to make sure the flight had actually taken off. That Miles hadn’t lied to her about being on the plane and that he was actually on his way. It wouldn’t have been the first time he had stretched the truth with Caprese, so he couldn’t exactly blame her for worrying or checking in on him, but for the moment he didn’t want to focus on her. He wanted to focus his attention on Larisa, as her comfort came first. “I hope you get along well with Caprese… but don’t become friends.” Miles said, a bit of a groan in the chuckle he gave to Larisa as he peered down at her. “I don’t think I can take two Italians shouting at me all the damn time…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Mar-23 09:16 AM
She felt the lurch of the plane hit and it made her stomach do somersaults even if she wanted to sit forward she couldn't her back pressing into the car stealing her breath away, her hand clutched his even harder even though she felt she didn't have such a tight grasp now she had been pushed back that foot still tapping. You know…. he started of his words hitting her ears causing a small break in that nervous expression, those brows softened and she had a small smile pull at her lips, he was right, it did…she was transported back to that car the way he pulled away from her house at such a speed he pushed her into that chair, her hand clutching the seat much like she was clutching the arm rest beside her, her breathing settled then almost like she was trying to focus on that like she was indeed in that car and it helped…it helped a lot. " You mean when your Ego took over and you had to get rid of some testerone? " her voice was playful then even if she hasn't opened her eyes it was clear she was relaxing a bit, that was clear in her posture. She did however feel the plane lift, that uneasy feeling pushed through her , but it was calm…so calm she barely felt anything else she knew they were climbing she felt her ears twinge a bit to tell her as much, but there was no tremors, no shaking, the noise was minimalistic, her heart slowed and her breathing started to go back to normal Okay…this isn't so bad… she thought to herself, she still kept her eyes closed though just for now until she knew they were at least In a safe place, that they were in the skies and that the engine wasn't about to blow up… Larisa…. she heard her name then one eye peeking over to where he was cautiously, christ knows what she was expecting to see, but the plane looked exactly like it did a moment ago, nothing had changed, she could hear the gentle hum of the plane In the background but it wasn't as bad as she thought , she watched as he released her hand unbuckling his belt and starte
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d to walk around to show her things were fine…he was walking fine…there was no tremors…if she didn't think about it she could he in a plush office room somewhere. Her hand came to her belt and cautiously she unbuckled it, taking a deep breath she pulled herself out of that seat waiting to feel any kind of jolt but she didn't, she breathed a sigh of relief those nerves she felt seemed to of gone now, she felt much better then she did a moment ago, even if there was some anxiousness there it was clear she had settled a lot now they were in the air. " Okay…this isn't so bad…" she commented cautiously, taking a step towards him before his phone rang, she grinned when he said it was the woman waiting for them in Italy, a chuckle , leaving her much soon after " Oh? Is that right? Well I dunno…I always like making new friends Miles and she seems like a woman I'm going to get on with…a lot…" she teased with a playful grin. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Mar-23 10:11 AM
”You mean when your ego took over and you had to get rid of some testosterone?” “Yes, exactly.” He responded gently, laughing a little at her assessment of his actions. It was true, even he could admit that he had gotten a little over zealous with Connor’s glaring at him. The way he had forced a kiss on Larisa, and held her bothered Miles. As if he was trying to assert that she belonged to him and only him. While Miles couldn’t really dispute that he had done something similar with Larisa, at least Miles believed he had the respect for the woman to let her make up her own damn mind. To let her choose for herself what she wanted. What her desire was. Had he been rejected at any point by her, Miles would have stopped and not pursued out of respect for Larisa’s choice. Not necessarily because he cared what Connor thought about it. ”Well I dunno… I always like making new friends Miles and she seems like a woman I’m going to get on with… a lot…” “This was a horrible idea.” Miles said with mock disgust at her, sticking his phone forcefully back into his pocket. “We should turn around now so I can save myself from the torture this weekend then.” There was a clear tease in his voice, the side of his lips pulled in a playful smirk at her. He liked that she had settled, that she seemed more comfortable now that the plane had leveled off and they were free to move around the cabin. It made him feel much better that she was able to calm down, that while scared she had made it through with flying colors. No pun intended of course. “Why didn’t you tell me that you were scared of flying?” He asked, walking towards the couch to sit back down. When he wasn’t working on a flight, he often would sit there anyway, not just because he was inviting her to sit with him. While the recliner seats were nice and it was easy to pull out his laptop on the table on the plane to work or have something to eat or drink, Miles did prefer to lounge on the couch. Absent-mindedly he placed on
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e of those thick throw pillows in the corner of the couch before turning and sitting himself down. His back leaned casually against the back and side of the plush couch while he spread his legs out to get himself comfortable. He made no loud gesture or anything said really, just glanced over to her with his arms on the arm and back of the couch. His silent invitation, if she wanted to come back and sit with him the way they had been before. Though it was completely up to her. “I am glad that you’ve calmed down a little though…It was actually quite nice carrying you in here.” Miles admitted, chuckling a little at himself. He had felt protective, like he was of importance in a way for her. The feeling was nice, to not be seen as just the same playboy millionaire who could have any woman he wanted like the way the world saw him. His eyes looked over Larisa quietly as he relaxed, his thoughts moving from the delicately strong woman in front of her, to the partner she had waiting for her at home. It would be a lie to say that Miles wasn’t concerned. Concerned that he was making the same mistake he’d made before. That he was allowing history to repeat itself and was digging his own grave to lie in. She said that she doesn’t love him though… that’s no way to live your life, stuck with someone you don’t even care for… He thought, his gaze turning away from her in his thoughts. These weren’t exactly what he wanted to be thinking about on their trip. So instead, he wouldn’t. That was a future-Miles problem. Present-Miles didn’t have to deal with clingy boyfriends at home that couldn’t be bothered to show affection until their masculinity was threatened. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Mar-23 10:29 AM
This was a horrible idea She couldn't stop the chuckle that radiated at her seeing the distaste on his face for her revelation, she didn't know if they would be friends, but she was at least excited to meet more people he worked with, especially someone who ran the Italian branch, she was excited to meet her, a woman living in the best city in the world in her opinion, somewhere at one point she had considered going to, to stay..pack her stuff and go away from all the problems here, how glad she didn't…she would of never met Miles if she did. " Don't you dare turn this tin can round!, I've only Just managed to settle you get it doing all kinds of aerobics your going to have bigger problems then the ones you just had…" she teased, though the sheer thought of it did have her anxiousness peek just a bit but she managed to push it away, she wasn't going back there again, not now she was feeling a little bit more herself even If the back of her mind was still tossing things that could still go wrong, she was thankful for now that she could push them to the back of her mine. Why didn't you tell me you was scared of flying? She winced a little at his question sighing soon after with a shrug " I mean one I just didn't get the chance to really bring it up, I tried to tell you in the car on the way here but you were on the phone, and then when I thought about it when you first mentioned it I thought I had convinced myself I would be fine and it wouldn't be a issue..but..clearly I was wrong.." she said a little sheepishly. " I know you told me not to apologise but..I still feel I should, for not telling you straight away, and for making you deal with my stupidity.." she said again, watching as he poised himself down on that couch stretching himself out, he looked so comfortable and relaxed right there and when he opened his arms for her she simply couldn't resist going back to him, she soon got her self into the position they was In before allowing her head to nuzzl
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e against his neck, her eyes closed once more relishing his warmth around her again, if there was any nervousness still remaining it soon left, it seemed being here like this just made her feel so comfortable. Her lips pulled into a smirk, a small chuckle leaving her mouth followed after. " Well i won't say no if you want to carry me again Miles…it's nice to be treated like royalty…" she teased her hand came to his chest her fingers delicately dancing across it, her mind thinking about the weekend now and all they might get up to, she was looking forward to it, she really was, she knew there was so much they had to sort when they got back, but that was then this was now. " These apartments we are going to see, how many do you have?.." she asked, she didn't know a great lot of details she didn't even know if he would tell her much more but she was intrigued, and excited to see what hid latest project was. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Mar-23 11:48 AM
“Well, that was all Caprese…” Miles said playfully to her, watching Larisa as she approached him on the couch. He was sure to be still, only moving if needed so she could get herself comfortable. A quiet smile spread over his face and he sighed over the top of her head. Miles involuntarily made a low quiet humming groan in the exhale he made, letting his arms come around her once she’d settled into his chest and neck. “You can blame her for taking up all the time in the car talking to me about nonsense reports, catering and decor options.” She also asked about you too but… I’ll just let her meet you in person instead… Relaxing like this, Miles had to fight off the urge to let himself go right back to sleep. It was like she was his own personal weighted blanket, warm and soft against him like this. His fingers gently trailed up and down her arm, moving from her elbow up to her shoulder and then back down again. He wasn’t trying to excite or tease or mean anything by it. It was just an idle movement, dragging the back of his fingers against her skin. One week. That’s all it took, and Larisa had him nearly wrapped around her finger. If he had known that the sassy woman he interviewed, who had told him that his views weren’t impressive in his office, that had defied his advances and dared tease him right back without a care about it, he’d have hired her sooner. No, he’d never have hired her, just so that the conflict wasn’t there and he would be free to be with her like this from the start.
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”Well I won’t say no if you want to carry me again Miles… it’s nice to be treated like royalty…” “Your wish is my command then, your majesty.” He teased her, unable to help how his chest moved in the quiet chuckle he gave. “Besides it might become a requirement if I am allowed to continue to render your legs useless…” The second part of his tease was a little lower, a little more suggestive and for her ears only. His head had gone back to that kitchen, where he’d held her legs up by his shoulders. The idea that not necessarily that he had to carry her to that couch the other night but that he had wanted to, made the memory all the sweeter for him. When she asked about the apartments, Miles furrowed his brows a little in thought. He gave a gentle ‘Hmm’ sound, tilting his head back a bit to try and recall what Caprese had said about the property.
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“I believe there’s about 18 in total… if you don’t count the property management’s arrangements and my private one.” Miles said finally, giving a quiet nod of his head at the assessment. “Caprese has been there doing renovations on my arrangements there in preparation for our arrival. It’s going to be the base model for the rest of the apartments there. Once we land we’ll be headed there so we can take a look at the place in person and check over the different design aspects that still need to be decided on.” He explained. The plan for this property would be to have it run as vacation rentals. The real estate there was prime, and Miles knew it. He knew the place once it was cleaned up and better maintained would attract wealthy guests who would want to stay to enjoy the comfort, relaxation and views the place had to offer. He didn’t always keep a private place in every property or business that he owned, but this one he wanted.
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“It had been a long negotiation process, but I’m glad the owner finally decided to sell…” Miles said in a bit quieter voice, shifting just slightly so instead of sitting more upright, they were leaning more horizontal. The angle wasn’t quite flat, but it was further back than where he had started. “Cost me more than what I was initially wanting to pay but… at least the old codger can finally retire and be with his grandkids more now, without having to worry about a property he could barely get to.” In truth, the old French man who’d owned the property himself had had it in his possession for several decades, running it with his wife. Miles had found the property a few years ago and had learned all he could about the man and his late wife who’d passed by the time Miles came into the picture. He’d offered several time to buy the property, but the man hadn’t wanted to sell. Hadn’t wanted to let go of the memories that he’d built there with his lady love. It took his grandkids begging him and Miles conceding to not only more than the asking price of the property but his promise to keep certain aspects of the property intact in their original state before the old man had agreed. Caprese was the first to call Miles and angrily dispute how the papers were saying that he had shoved the man into being homeless, when that wasn’t the case at all. He currently was living comfortably in the French countryside in a cozy home on a decent plot of land that Miles had purchased outright for him. Not that Miles would have said any of this to the press. Not that they would have listened anyway. If Larisa asked however, he would simply explain it to her, carefree and with a shrug as if it was nothing too important or worth writing about. Because that’s how Miles saw it. It was good business and it helped someone who needed it. Simple enough. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Mar-23 12:33 PM
"Oh I don't think it's necessary for me to speak to her, she clearly needed to discuss important business with you, and you were probably being difficult, poor woman I can relate to that, having to deal with your stubborn ass, no wonder she shouts at you.." she teased, her hand gently stroked up and down his chest, her fingers dancing over those muscles she could feel just beneath the surface of his shirt, how she wished they were alone, how she wished they were back in his bed wrapped up in one another like they were last night, she also wished they had woken up better instead of the way they did, her face furrowing to think of what happened this morning, she wished she could say things were sorted now, but they weren't…they weren't even close to being where they should be. Your wish is my command your majesty she chuckled lightly then, her hand continuing those gentle strokes feeling his own fingers running the length of her arm, it was so comforting laying here like this basking in the warmth he brought her. Besides it might become a requirement if im allowed to keep rendering your legs useless She felt her breath catch in her throat then, that dark promise in her ear had her mind wandering right back to that kitchen, the way he took her so aggressively on that counter, the way she had practically begged him to, she had to give it to the man, he sure knew how to please a woman..even now thinking about it she just wanted to take him back there and repeat the whole thing, she peeked up from his chest catching his facial expression with her own mischievous one. " Oh you are most definitely allowed, I'd be disappointed if you didn't, besides I've got to show you how much I appreciated all your efforts today after all…" she whispered teasingly. He moved onto the apartments and she sat her self up a bit so she could listen to him better, she nodded as he spoke a smile pulling on her lips to think of these apartments, she didn't even know exactly where these
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apartments would be, but she had a feeling it was going to.be glorious, and knowing he had his own apartment there was even better, somewhere private for them to stay, they didn't need to paparazzi catching onto anything here, not that she would care about being in the papers with him, but she knew what negative crap they would spew, that and until the had things sorted…it was probably best they stayed out of the public eye with their relationship, relationship Was that what this was? She blinked those thoughts away no Need to complicate things right now One day at a time she reminded herself, even with all this going on in her mind she was extremely excited to go see them and see what plans they had for the apartments.
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She listened with clear interest as he spoke about the old man who he brought the apartments of, a tender gaze coming over her face to think that he had clearly helped a man out , a man who was struggling and even done it in a way to respect his wishes, he said he was as bad as they come and yet here he was proving her wrong with everything that came out of his mouth, he was so caring so gentle…not the Miles King she thought he was, not the man betrayed in the papers. "Why was he so reluctant to sell if he was struggling with it? " she did enquire more about the situation wanted to know the backstory of it all as well, but what she heard just had her heart ache more in her chest, to hear the man's story Why he was so reluctant and what Miles had done in return, her heart lurched for the man then, to hear what good he had done and yet he allowed the papers to spew such hatred for him, much like they did back home, she sat up so she could see his face a little better, the hand trailing on his chest came up to toy with his neck running to the back to tease those short hairs on his neck. " Why did you let the papers talk about you like that? You should have told them the truth, that isn't fair that they got away with spreading such lies about you, .maybe if they knew the right story they would have published that instead, you deal with so much negative press Miles, admittedly some of it your own doing.." she whispered carefully, not necessarily saying it was all his fault but hanging around with Call woman or however you want to call them, wouldn't bring positive articles forward for you. " But maybe most of it can be resolved If you took the time to talk to them, to give them your side of the story..it isn't fair you're treated this way..it really isn't…" she whispered those fingers still toying with his hair lightly. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Mar-23 03:35 PM
”Oh you are most definitely allowed, I’d be disappointed if you didn’t. Besides I’ve got to show you how much I appreciated all your efforts today after all.” “For the record, I wasn’t asking for permission, though I am keen to know how exactly you intend on, appreciating my efforts..” Miles said gently to her, matching the tease in her voice. It felt so natural to tease her, to play and joke and just relax like this. He almost wished he could have the plane circle the world just so he could do this for longer. He soon got onto the topic though of the property that he’d acquired and he was pleasantly surprised at her keen interest in it. Not necessarily from a business standpoint he assumed, but just in general. The conversation itself wasn’t necessarily something that really captured his attention. Mostly chalked it up to business talk really for him. When she asked why the man had been so reluctant, Miles simply tilted his head at her and explained. It was calm and fairly to the point with little regard as to the details of the matter. He watched her face as she sat up a little against him. With the angle currently, Miles ended up looking up at her instead of the other way around due to the way he’d lounged further on the sofa. He was curious what she was getting at, as Miles really didn’t see much interest in the story at all. It was just another acquired property, one that he had wanted and eventually succeeded on getting.
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”Why did you let the papers talk about you like that? You should have told them the truth, that isn’t fair that they got away with spreading such lies about you. Maybe if they knew the right story, they would have published that instead..” “It’s not that simple Larisa.” Miles said as gently as he could to her. His eyes closed for a moment, just to think and to enjoy the sensation of her fingers against his chest and teasing his neck. The small movement of her on the short hairs he had sent a quiet shiver through him, his face pulling into a light smile at it. “Unfortunately, good deeds are never seen as good. And sex happens to sell much better.” Miles continued, his eyes opening to take her in again. She was amazing, concerned over his image the way she was. It was the last thing that he really cared about. He knew the truth, and he didn’t bother correcting the publications because they couldn’t really hurt him. The only reason he’d cared earlier, was for Larisa’s benefit. He didn’t need her reputation as budding as it was, to be stained because of him.
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“I’ve tried telling them the truth, and I get a small blurb on the fifth or sixth page that no one reads. But I walk out of a club with a drunk woman helping her to her uber and I’m suddenly on the front page, taking advantage of another streetwalker.” Miles chuckled a little at the thought. There was more to it than that, though he wasn’t sure if he wanted to share it and bring down the mood. He was just coming out of the hell he’d been in for the last six or so months. The paparazzi and the news publications had run out of stories that they could twist and shove down people’s throats about his latest conquests, and while sure he did hire prostitutes on occasion in actuality he didn’t always sleep with them. Not that it mattered what he did or didn’t do beneath the sheets of his home. However, the look of concern that Larisa had on her face made him shift a little underneath her. His hand came up to gently brush against her cheek, softly moving against her skin in a slow and kind caress before letting it fall quietly against her lap. It was a strange feeling, having someone care so much about his self image, about how the newspapers and tabloids portrayed him. Usually the only people who really cared were Julia, Caprese, perhaps a couple others and his father. Though the opinion of Edward King was not one that Miles took much stock in. Even though he outwardly showed that he did. “Don’t worry too much…” Miles said slowly, letting his head fall back a little against her hand, enjoying how she played with his hair and ran her fingers through it. “I’m hoping for some positive press at the Gala tomorrow night…should help start pulling me out of the hell I put myself in.” The words came out quietly, halfway between joking and being serious with her. It was clear he wasn’t telling her everything, merely closing his eyes and sighing pleasantly at the attention she gave. He didn’t want to worry her, spoil her mood with his pathetic history. One that had already been
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Mar-23 08:25 PM
for the record, I wasn't asking for permission, though I am keen to know how exactly you intend on appreciating my efforts Larisa couldn't stop the chuckle that left her lips then, oh he was utterly ridiculous her eyes were so playful so light seems she had finally calmed down on this plane now which was great for her, if she was honest she could barely feel the plane moving not like some she had been, maybe they were just lucky and had a really good day for flying or maybe it was the pure design of his plane either way, it was practically gliding to Italy and she was extremely happy for it, it meant she was able to sit here and be this comfortable with him as they spoke. As the conversation turned to the papers she frowned a little as he mentioned it wasn't that simple. " You don't know that though, you don't know unless you tried…" she whispered , she kept her face pretty tight faced as she listened to him, he was right negative press always did better in the paper would always hit front page news, you could do a million things right do some real good around the city and nothing would hit the tabloids harder then you carrying a drunk woman out of the club you were both In with some scandalous report about it, he was right and it caused her to frown more. She was lost in her thoughts about the man beneath her before his hand came up to stroke over her cheek she leaned into it a little closer her eyes as she practically nuzzled against his fingers, how could he expect her not to worry? Here was a man who was as sweet and caring as he could possibly be , helping her in more ways then none and all people saw him as was a womaniser Well you saw him like that to Larisa until you got to know him she swallowed down that guilt she felt then before her own hand moved to his cheek her fingers toying with the stubble as a finger delicately traced his jaw line. " Hoping for good press huh? Does that mean I have to be on my best behaviour Miles? " She teased lightly
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Miles King BOT 03-Mar-23 11:51 PM
”You don’t know that though, you don’t know unless you tried…” “It’s a sweet sentiment Agnellino…I have tried, and it’s just not worth it usually. A waste of time and energy, and it sometimes just adds fuel to their fire.” Miles said gently, a quiet chuckle rolling off his lips at the idea. It was kind of her to think that there was a better way. That it was as simple of just telling the truth, and setting the record straight. For some that does work, but for the most part for Miles there were too many scandalous photos out there and as the saying goes, a picture says a thousand words and lie can travel around the world before the truth gets off the starting line. It just wasn’t worth it for the most part, depending on what was being written of course. Slander he would have his lawyers strike down, and usually those were easier to shut down. A quiet groan rolled off his throat, feeling her delicately trace against his jawline and playing with the stubble on his face. He was certainly enjoying the gentle strokes she gave and the light teasing motions, though he wondered how long she really wanted to continue that. Miles certainly wouldn’t stop her, it had been longer than he could really count when he was doted on. And if she wanted to enjoy the feel of his face or his chest or anywhere else, he would never tell her to stop. “I know I’ll get some good press.” He said up to her, knowing she was teasing though he was quite serious. “I’ll have the most beautiful date there. She’s bound to turn heads and steal the show. Can’t ask for better press than that.” Miles gave her a playful wink and devilishly fun smirk. He absolutely meant what he said, compliment and sentiment. He had seen what was in store for Larisa when they arrived and the excitement of her reaction was bubbling up within him. At any point if Larisa had decided she wanted something to eat, all she would have had to do was wave down a stewardess and make her order. The flight wasn’t very long, but
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considering the pair of them hadn’t eaten for half the day it wouldn’t have been a bad idea. Miles ended up just ordering the BLT sandwich, opting to stay on the couch instead of moving to the table. Larisa would have the option to stay in his lap as he wouldn’t force her up, and if she did order anything at all, she could enjoy it there with him. The flight itself was uneventful, the weather perfectly clear the entire way to Italy. A few times Miles would pull out his phone to check his emails or on different messages he’d get from work, but other then that it was peaceful, relaxing on the trip. Something the pair of them sorely needed. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Mar-23 08:40 AM
She felt her face soften as he explained that it was pretty useless to try and reason with these people that nothing he would say would help just make it worse, she felt her heart ache within her chest to know how much he must of struggled with all this bad press over the years, it must of been tiresome, the mental impact it must of had on him she dealt with the press once at that restaurant she could only imagine how many years he had to endure that, he may put on a brave face but she could see the hurt it brought him and could even hear it beneath that chuckle. " Mi dispiace mio lupo "I'm sorry my wolf she whispered to him and she was, sorry for everything he had to endure over the years and probably so much more then she didn't even realise, of course when he spoke about the charity event they were going to attend, her smile turned almost bashful to hear him talk about her like that, to say she was the most beautiful girl…really made her feel special, made her feel so wanting and had her chest aching within the confines of her ribs. " Your entirely too sweet, I'm sure there will be many women there getting plenty of attention, I doubt I'll make any kind of impression…" she teased before she bent down allowing her lips to go over his in a soft tender kiss before pulling back. " But I appreciate you saying it all the same…." Larisa did indeed remain on his Lap for a moment more before finally deciding to pull herself up, she was positively starving! Ordering herself a club sandwich and another small drink…you know for courage, she reminded on that couch however not straying too far from him, thankfully the flight was pretty good, there was no turbulence, no issues whatsoever , They ate and spoke occasionally, sometimes just sitting together as she read a book she had brought along for the journey, occasionally there was the smallest of jutters which had her clinging to the chair momentarily before settling down once more , but for the most part it was a gr
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eat flight. She peered up to the stewardess all of a sudden waving her hand towards her tone get her attention as she walked over. "Everything okay miss?" " Ah yes, I just wondered how far are we now from Italy " The woman smiled warmly towards her, perhaps in a even reassuring manner. "Not long miss, we're about to come over land and we will start landing in approximately fifteen minutes…" she said Larisa face brightened almost instantly at that news thanking her before she left, she turned her attention to the small window…hestiliaty, it wasn't that she was afraid of heights she wasn't but being in the plane she didn't know if looking out the window would cause any issues for her , but her desire to see Italy coming into view from up here was far too tempting to ignore, she pulled herself up on that couch so she was on her knees shuffling towards the window she steadied herself hoping to god her nerves didn't rattle out now before she popped the blind up and instantly gasped at the view she saw, her smile stretching across her face…they were flying over the alps, the vast mountain range before her stretched for miles to see, the snowy tops glistening in the sunlight pouring down, she knew she wasn't far now, knowing that had her heart swelling within her chest, she felt emotional and that was clear to see, Italy was always where her heart was, where it truly belonged, it was always away she considered a home… "Sono a casa"I'm home
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Miles King BOT 04-Mar-23 09:21 AM
”I’m sorry my wolf” “Non avere pietà del lupo, Agnello. Ha i denti per un motivo.” Don’t pity the wolf, Little Lamb. He has teeth for a reason. Miles responded to her. She had no reason to apologize to him, it wasn’t her fault for the state that he was in. If Miles was honest he knew exactly the person who had ruined the last half a year for him, the one person he would have liked an apology from. Not like he would ever get it, and he had just come to terms with that fact. Even though part of him wanted to confront the problem and get that record set straight, Miles was sure he would never get the chance for something like that. Perhaps it was better that way anyway. The further away that problem was, the better.
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Miles instead just focused on the woman in his lap, fighting the urge to let himself relax into a quiet nap on the plane. The food helped, and when she decided she was comfortable enough to not need to be in his lap anymore, Miles was able to sit up a little easier. His eyes were glued to his phone at times, typing out messages to people at the office for different tasks that would need to be completed. It was when he was part way through reading an email that could have bored him to death that he heard the stewardess come over. It was relieving in a way that Larisa had settled enough to function and call over the staff on her own. They had always been kind to Miles, it’s why he made sure they were paid well and taken care of. His eyes moved from his phone to Larisa however when she stood up off that couch and made her way to one of the shuttered windows. They had been closed the whole flight, the only light being the soft warm light of the cabin. Miles watched her carefully, but stayed in his spot on the couch. If she wanted to be brave enough to peer outside, he wouldn’t stop her. It was admirable that she was willing to try. The gasp that escaped her made him smile warmly. He’d seen the view multiple times, but having someone experience it in front of him was a refreshing experience. She was refreshing.
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“We’ll be landing soon sir.” “Thank you.” Miles said quietly to the stewardess, though he didn’t get up immediately to take his seat. He was transfixed on Larisa as she peered out at the mountains and the glistening snow peaks they held. The stretch of country that lay beyond it and the ocean that hugged it’s shores in soft blue waves. Miles couldn’t wait to get on the ground so she could really feel like she was home. Slowly as he didn’t want to startle her and he wanted to give her as much time at that window as possible, Miles stood from the couch and took the few steps across the cabin to where Larisa stood peering outside. “Bellissimo, vero?” Beautiful, isn’t it? He wasn’t exactly talking about the view, at least not the one that she was looking at. Gently Miles put a hand on her shoulder, rubbing his thumb over that purple mark he’d left on her neck a moment tenderly. He would quietly stand there just for a moment before letting Larisa know it was time to take their seats since the plane would be landing soon. For as long as he could let her, Miles allowed Larisa to take in the view that splayed out under the wings of the jet before directing her back to that seat she’d taken before. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Mar-23 09:49 AM
Beautiful isn't it?.. She had barely registered he had even come behind her before he spoke, she was so transfixed on the breath taking view beneath her, the mountains were glorious, the ocean she could see In the distance, it simply stole her breath away, so much so that she even forgot that she was even on a plane, the view was far to spectacular to give her much chance to think of anything else. " Yes….yes it is…" she whispered back, and god it was, in all its glory, looking out the window she was transfixed on memories, so many memories of all the things she did there, of driving to that mountain range to see it all in plain sight, to the vast fields all around which she remembered how vividly they felt running through bare footed with the sun beating down on her skin, how warm the ocean felt on her toes as well as the soft almost featherlike sand between her toes, so many memories…so many happy memories, she felt his hand on her shoulder his thumb running along her neck she leaned into it a little enjoying the contact with the view in front of her…god she never felt so happy. When it was time for her to move she moved her self carefully to her chair, this time she wasn't scared or fearful as she buckled up tightening the belt however to make sure it was secure, the blind beside her she popped up, it seemed her Need to see Italy as they were coming into land was overpowering any of those nerves she had, each view was better then the next she could even make out vineyards and it made her smile more to think of her grandfather's all those summer holidays spent there helping him pick the grapes and hiding in some of it whilst she ate far to many she could count…it was like being transported in time and it was clear her mind was whirling a million times a hour, her eyes almost glossy , her body might of been there but her mind wasn't, it was the furthest thing from being there as she relished in the memories flooding her mind. Of course as soon as that pla
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ne started to descend a bit more towards where they would land that shuddering was getting more common, only then did she truly start getting nervous, her hand reaching across the table to grasp his once more if he would allow it, her other hand clutching hold of the arm rest, but she didn't stop looking…even through her fear, she wouldn't miss seeing this….not in a million years. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Mar-23 10:32 AM
To say that he was impressed would have been the understatement of the century. Here was this beautiful woman before him, a quivering, shaking and nervous mess only two hours before hand, now voluntarily lifting the shades of the plane to watch them descend easily towards the earth. It was comforting, seeing her able to come out of that fear, out of that nervousness. Miles just watched her fasten her seatbelt, not even feeling the need to check it for her before sitting down himself. In a state to relax, he leaned in the chair, his arm resting on the table in front of him comfortably. Instead of facing her directly, he was turned to the side, almost using that table as an armrest than an actual table. It was easier for him to cross his legs this way as doing so under the table would have been less comfortable. With his phone out, he checked their arrival travel plans again, making sure he knew where they would be going next and planning their route. It wasn’t until he felt her hand hold onto his that he stopped and looked down at it. A kind smile spread over his face, looking up to Larisa fighting through that fear and taking hold of him for that support. Without needing to say anything Miles just took her hand gently, holding her fingers firmly so she would know he was there if she needed the reassurance. Brave little lamb..
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The plane descended easily, a few times on it’s descent there would be a small jostle as the pilots lined up the nose of it with the runway but for the most part it was smooth sailing. The wheels hydraulics whirred to life underneath them as the tires came out once the aircraft had gotten close enough, the flaps on the wings flexing and lifting in order to land. The ground came soon after, the jet bouncing gently as the wheels touched down and the engines roared behind them to slow the plane down. Miles just smiled, knowing soon they would be disembarking from the plane and would be off towards the property. The jet would slow gently and leave the runway once the speed of it had gone, turning idly towards the private hangers at the Italian airport, similar to the ones in the UK.
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He turned his gaze up to her, giving a gentle squeeze to Larisa’s hand before sliding his hand away. It wasn’t that he wanted to, he just knew he needed to have both hands available soon. The plane slowed and then finally it stopped in the designated hanger zone for Miles. It’s engines quieted and the crew were getting up to prepare for both Miles and Larisa to disembark. Undoing his belt, Miles stuck his phone back into his pocket after sending a quick message to Caprese letting her know that they had landed. As the gentleman he was, Miles stood and held out his hand against for Larisa to take if she so wanted to. He at least hoped that she would, after undoing her own seatbelt and standing with him. “Welcome to Naples, Italy Agnellino.” Once she was ready and not a moment before, Miles escorted her to the door of the plane. The opening of it and the stairs leading down let in a wave of warmth splash in their faces. It was beautifully sunny today, perfect flying weather, and the air was warm like a comforting hug around them. Once adjusted to the light outside, Miles peered out to see where their transportation was. His eyes brightened almost like a child would in excitement seeing his wrapped presents under the tree at Christmas. Caprese had sent a car to pick them up, a deep scarlet Alfa Romeo that was a little bulkier than Miles’ normal sports car that he’d drive. Not like Miles minded, he did enjoy cars and he was sure this one would be just as nice as his Aston at home. The thought of the emerald green car parked in the garage brought back memories of the week, and Miles grinned at the warmth that spread through him with them.
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If she needed help getting down the stairs, he would surely help her. Even carrying her if she so required it like he had before when he got her onto the plane in the first place. Once the pair of them were on solid ground however he brought his attention to the driver next to the stunning red car. Miles made his way closer to their transportation out of the airport. His right hand lifted immediately when he got a bit closer to it, a clear sign not of greeting or of any other polite gesture. His palm was open, his fingers splayed and the driver, without needing another hint as to what Miles wanted, merely tossed the keys to the car to him. Grinning, Miles caught them and put the jingling things in his pocket. He’d be driving today; Miles had just spent two hours unable to really do anything and driving a new car always made him feel alive. The driver then went to pack their bags into the back of the car for Miles and Larisa, carefully hanging the garment bag, and sliding the luggage bags in gently. Miles led Larisa to the passenger side of the car, opening the door to let her get inside the luxurious interior. “Ready to go see where we’ll be staying?” @Amari
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Miles King BOT 04-Mar-23 10:45 AM
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Mar-23 10:58 AM
Larisa was transfixed on the glorious views as the plane got lower and lower, it seemed her love for Italy was enough to settle those nerves racing through her, at least enough that she wasn't such a quivering mess anymore, she did however clutch his hand just a little tighter her other hand grasping the arm rest her fingers digging into it as the plane jolted that bit more and she heard the sounds of the wheels coming out only then did she look away, taking a deep breath and pushing her body into that chair a bit the worry washing over her just a moment as the plane was nearing the strip it would land before suddenly she felt it, the bump to signal they were finally on the ground and she relaxed almost instantly, her hand not clutching his quite as tightly but still holding it for now, peeking out the window once more she saw the glorious blue skies stretched for Miles not a single cloud to be seen , yes…she was definitely home. Her attention finally moved back to Miles taking in his handsome complexation as he gazed across at her from the seat he was sat in, god if her heart got anymore full it would burst, the happiness she felt to be here again was overwhelming, it had been a long time since she had managed to come back, even if It was only brief simply being in Italy made every single problem she thought she had vanish, it was all insignificant , she was here, she was home and she was with him, a man that was slowly becoming somebody of great importance to her even if he might not realise that, and god she couldn't be happier. She released his hand as soon as he released hers, her hands coming back to that belt she unbuckled herself watching him extend his hand to her she barely hesitated as she reached up to take his hand in hers grasping it and pulling herself up from that chair , his words filled her with more happiness her grin couldn't be brighter if she tried. " I couldn't be any happier to be here then I am now…" she whispered giving his hand another
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squeeze to demonstrate that fact. She stepped with him hand in hand to the stairs feeling that comforting warmth hit her like a blanket being wrapped around her frame made her smile more and for a moment she simply drank it in, closing her eyes to allow that warm air to blow across her, her hair whipping of her face as with his help she stepped down the small steps and onto the concrete below her, peering up she noticed the car and couldn't stop the small chuckle that left her lips. " Always got to make a statement huh?.." she teased nudging his shoulder playfully with her own as they walked the glorious red car watching the keys get tossed his way signalling he would be driving, something she certainly wasn't against, making her way to the car she watched as he opened the passenger side for her finally releasing his hand his question brought a bright smile to her face nodding enthusiastically up to him. " I can't wait! I'm so excited you have no idea…" she said with a small excited chuckle before slipping herself into the glorious car, the plush seats felt nice beneath her grabbing her belt she clicked it on easily practically bouncing in that chair as she waited for him to climb in with @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Mar-23 11:39 AM
”Always got to make a statement huh?” “Wouldn’t want to disappoint you.” Miles teased her back with a play grin over at her. He felt like the richest man on the planet and not in terms of monetary wealth. This weekend had started out rocky with an argument in his kitchen and raised voices. But now it seemed that there was smooth sailing for them. A beautiful weekend getaway and a gala to look forward to. Watching her bouncing in the seat of the car, the excitement from her was all encompassing. Once the bags were loaded and they were free to go, Miles jumped into the drivers seat and turned the car on. The car purred into life, the exhaust loud in his deep rumbling growl. Miles could feel his blood pumping excitedly at it. He enjoyed the freedom that cars like this gave him. The sense of adventure and liberty that he got driving them. It took everything in the man not to screech the tires and see what the car sounded like at top speed. The only reason he refrained, was because he had precious cargo in his passenger seat and frightening Larisa wasn’t exactly something he wanted to do. Instead he pulled out and across the tarmac likely a little faster than normal but not quite as dangerously as he had with the Lamborghini the other day.
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The countryside soon came into view as the pair of them made their way out of the airport and down the winding Italian roads. Rolling hills and romantic rustic towns were soon what sprang up as the pair of them drove out and away from the city. Soon the coast came into view and Miles drove carefully on the cliffside roads that wound in and out of the hillside. Ahead of them, was a beautiful town nestled against the hills. The homes rose up like they were part of the cliffs themselves, jutting out in tight clusters overlooking the crystalline blue oceans. As they got closer a sign came into view welcoming them to the Amalfi Coast of Italy, and Miles smiled a little in anticipation of getting to their destination. For the most part they stayed relatively high on the cliffside road, twisting and turning into town once they got closer. The streets were old and some were a little uneven with cobblestone beneath the tires of the car. There was an old world charm about the place shining in the sunshine. He had to be very careful not to drive too fast once he’d made it into town as the streets narrowed quite a lot and weren’t used to such a fancy car driving down them.
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“Ah, here it is.” He said finally, turning off the main road and onto a side drive that crested towards a beautiful white main building. It was pressed against the hill side with arches for windows and doors and long vines that decorated the front. The walls around the front of it were a bright white and the driveway itself allowed for the car to pull around easily. There were potted plants to welcome them, and the building itself looked like a white and riverstone decorated castle more than an apartment building. In truth, this was the main check in area, there were villas that would be for guests to be taken to up and down the hillside of the property. Those weren’t quite finished with the renovations he’d requested though, so this one would do. “What do you think? Not too bad, right?” Miles asked, teasing her a little but there was a hint that he wanted her opinion on the place. She seemed so entranced with Italy, and considering she grew up there, her opinion mattered to Miles. He wanted the place to be a luxury villa resort, somewhere to rest and relax along the coastline but felt authentically Italian, not some corporate version of it. The Amalfi Coast, and the Villas main house
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Mar-23 12:54 PM
As soon as he got in she grinned towards him the excitement a very obvious thing to see, her eyes were shining brighter and the smile just couldn't be wiped of her face, she felt the car come to life never mind hearing it, the soft rumbles vibrating through her seat before he finally pulled away, he drove a bit more sensibly this time, not like the last time he drove her and she felt like she was going to fly out the back of the damn seat! She chuckled at the memory gazing over to him , her expression turned softer then, god could she honestly be any happier right now? For the first time in six months she felt completely at Ease here, so relaxed that it was almost a foreign thing for her to feel, he pulled out of the airport and out onto the open road her eyes leaving his to move outside that window. She didn't want to miss a single bit of this. Her eyes watched with clear nostalgia as they passed through the beautiful rustic towns, her eyes trying to see every little detail as they passed not so easy in the car but she caught the best bits anyway, she simply couldn't press her face to that window anymore then she already did, her eyes watching as the glistening blue ocean came into view just making out the soft specs of white from the waves, and the hillside cliff head sporting those beautiful homes nestled in it, the golden haze of the sun illuminating it all , god it was breathtaking…this whole place was, and she was transfixed by its beauty much like she always was. She felt the road change as they begun down a smaller road, the vibrations rolling through the car making her chuckle a little, got to love these old styled Italian roads Ah here it is… Her eyes turned from that side window to look ahead at what he was referring to, her eyes caught the glorious building coming into view, the style and vines creeping up the exterior was so typical Italy it warmed her heart to see a place which resounded with her on such a personal level, it was beautiful right d
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own to the finer details, and god she couldn't wait to get out and see the interior. What do you think, not too bad right? She gazed over to him, oh she wanted to tease give him that sass she knew he loved so much but she couldn't…she just couldn't do it. " It's beautiful Miles…truly, I Need to see it better though…" she teased unbuckling her belt, she didn't even wait, before she jumped out that car, the warm wind flicking her hair back as she climbed out the car and gazed around at the beautiful scenery around her, god it was stunning. "dio sei ancora bella come ricordo"God your still as beautiful as I remember she whispered letting herself get lost in the beauty all around her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Mar-23 01:24 PM
Miles couldn’t help the small laugh he made as she couldn’t even be bothered to wait for him to open the door for her. He shut the car off quietly, glancing down at the steering wheel. He waited just a moment before he too stepped out of the car, walking around the front of it while Larisa took in the beautiful scenery around them. The warmth of the breeze against the hillside was comforting, gentle against his skin and even fluttered his shorter hair. Miles came up to her side just as the door to the large home swung open. “Era ora che arrivassi qui! Hai il tuo dannato jet, quanto ci metti a salirci??” It’s about time you got here! You have your own damn jet, how long does it take you to get on it?? The woman’s voice that echoed out of the doorway was sharp tongued with a hint of her Italian sensuality. Under normal circumstances, she might have sounded quite lovely if she wasn’t so irritated at the moment. “Ah.. Hello Caprese..” Miles groaned, rolling his eyes as the woman made her way towards the pair of them. She strode over with purpose getting close enough until she was right in front of the pair of them. Caprese had soft caramel colored skin and dark hair that flowed in wild waves around her shoulders. Her sharp nose and even sharper dark brown eyes turned up to Miles with a look of disgruntled anger. Her arms crossed over her chest, the tight white dress standing out against her sun kissed skin. Caprese was actually quite lovely when she wasn’t angry. Well and perhaps sometimes when she was.
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“Hello Mr. King.” She snapped at him, before her eyes softened a little looking over to Larisa. “I am to assume this is her?” She said. Her heavy Italian accent dripped off the english she used. Her eyes took Larisa in like she was examining something and determining it’s value. Miles stiffened and cleared his throat at her. There was no reason to be rude to Larisa, and catching his drift, Caprese softened a bit more. “It’s nice to meet you. I am Caprese Romano. COO of the Italian branch of King’s A&I.” She said a little gentler, a smile actually coming to her face as she came forward to properly greet Larisa with a quiet kiss on one cheek and then the other. “Welcome to the Villas. No doubt Mr. King has been the worst travel companion.” She said a little more playfully. “He’s always such a grouch.”
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“I’m not always a grouch…” Miles argued, though he really didn’t have the heart for it. And she was right, he tended to be a bit more grumpy on the regular times that Caprese had seen him. It was only recently that he had begun to lighten up. “Where’s Carmen? Didn’t they join you here?” “She’s in our room.” Caprese responded quietly, turning her attention back to Miles and glowering a little at him. “I’ve been up since daybreak making sure that all the renovations are on time and scheduled. It’s been a headache Mr. King, keeping the promise you made for this place. So many things can’t be moved and I’ve had to explain to these contractors so many times that there is a clear difference between off white and eggshell white.” There was a bit of a groan in her voice, and it was clear she was not a woman to argue with when she was worked up. Miles didn’t even dispute her, merely nodding quietly and even chuckling a little at her.
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“I have faith in you Caprese. You’ve never let me down before.” He said before he looked out towards the house, his hands shoving into his pocket. “Is mine ready then?” “Yes Mr. King. Just up the road.” Caprese sighed, pointing to a side road that let up to a small apartment that overlooked the ocean and the surrounding below apartments. “Fantastic. We’ll be back down in a bit then to inspect the grounds.” Miles said with a nod of his head. Already he was liking what he was seeing. The last time he had been there the front of the place had been overgrown and was in serious need of maintenance work. Now in such a short amount of time, the place had been completely reformed, beautiful and shimmering like a pearl on the hillside overlooking the sea. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Mar-23 08:27 PM
God she never felt so lucky then what she did now, to be standing on the cliff edge gazing down at the glorious views before her, Italy was always so beautiful, at least to her , she the main tourist attractive was great and all but nothing beat authentic Italy at least not for her, the countryside which stretched for Miles, the rocky cliff edges with the crystal blue waters of the ocean crashing against them, the rows of vineyards , it was just all so beautiful it was no real surprise why she loved being here so much, she heard quiet footsteps coming behind her and turned as if to speak to him before she heard a voice , a very High rate Italian voice which had her wince. Her eyes moved from the beautiful scenery over to the woman who was now walking over to them, she had clear anger on her face and it made her wince more, they were only really late because of her, her inability to get on that plane so soon slowed them down she was sure, she opened her mouth as if to apologise to the woman before her attention was firmly back on her, her brow rose and her back straightened a bit So this is her What the hell was that supposed to mean? She would be saying if it didn't annoy her a little to have this woman painfully scrutinising her right there in front of her, as if inspected the goods to make they sure they were fit to serve its purpose, it annoyed her, if only for a moment, her face soon straightened out and she introduced herself Larisa smiling warmly towards her "è bello incontrare caprese"its great to meet you caprese she responded kissing the woman's cheeks back much like she did her own before pulling back, how next words how ever caused her to laugh brightly gazing towards him with a mischievous grin. " ah he wasn't so bad this time around, though I'm almost certain he can be extremely grumpy when he wants to be, I've seen it enough after all…" she teased with a grin, she sat there and listened to Caprese talk chuckling at her clear distaste for
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the people she was working with she could only imagine how frustrating it was to have to deal with contractors especially when trying to keep certain things the same way because of a deal though she did find it incredibly sweet that he was ensuring he kept up with his bargain to a little old man sunning up.his final days in France, it brought a warm smile to her face. Larisa eyes followed where Caprese was pointing following her finger to where the small pathway was where the place they would be staying was, she was so excited she could barely keep herself still standing beside him. "mi sembra che tu stia facendo un ottimo lavoro, sembra meraviglioso da queste parti e sono sicuro che l'interno sia ancora meglio" it seems to me your doing a great job, it looks wonderful around here and i'm sure the inside is even better she said, offering the woman a kind smile before waiting for Miles to direct her up to the proper place they would be in, already her heart was racing in anticipation. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Mar-23 09:17 PM
A fire lit behind those dark eyes and that charming beautiful smile that Caprese had, looking over at Larisa impressed. “Finalmente ne hai trovato uno che non è solo un bel viso! Sono impressionato signor King! Era ora che uno dei tuoi si allenasse davvero.” You finally found one that is not just a pretty face! I'm impressed Mr. King! It's about time one of yours actually worked out. Caprese said cheerfully, looking between Larisa and Miles. Her hair bounced in the wind, and her white dress played at her knees standing there. Miles simply sighed and rolled his eyes at her. “Te l'ho già detto, non è così.” I told you before, it’s not like that He responded, a little more serious in tone. It was clear he was getting to the end of his tether being spoken to like that, and Caprese seemed to get the message loud and clear. She acted like she was a sister to him, and he certainly treated her that way. Close, but not intimately so. Changing the topic, Caprese turned her attention back to Larisa, suddenly very interested in the woman who could speak fluently with her.
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“It’s so great to meet you. I assume you have the schedule for the events this weekend?” Caprese began, knowing that Miles certainly would but considering she hadn’t met Larisa until today, she wasn’t sure if it needed to be forwarded to her too. “She knows about the Gala Caprese.” Miles said sternly, not really looking at the pair of them, just taking in the main area and letting the different ideas he had for the place play in his head. Caprese gasped and put her hands on her hips. “You told her!? Does she know then about -” “No, she hasn’t seen it yet.” “Oh, well good. I want that to be a surprise. I told you so before.” Caprese huffed at him, which only made Miles roll his eyes irritably and sigh. “I know.. Which is why I didn’t… now I’d like to go see my villa if you please.” He said dismissively, glancing to Larisa before giving a gentle shrug and nodding his head towards Caprese. “She loves surprising people. I don’t see the point in it but she enjoys it so.. I hope you’ll humor her Larisa.” Caprese nodded at the statement, smiling brightly at the two of them. She reached into her pocket on her dress and pulled out a shining silver key with a square tag hanging off of it before handing it to Miles.
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“Let me know if any of it isn’t to your liking Mr. King and I’ll have the contractors change it for the rest of the renovation.” Caprese said casually, her voice changing from that playful and boastful Italian to more a business demeanor. Sophisticated and graceful. Every bit showing how she could lead and take charge of an entire branch of the company. Her gaze turned to Larisa after she addressed Miles, tucking some of that wild dark hair behind her ear. “You as well. Send me a list if there is something out of place in the villa with you and Mr. King.” It was very clear that Caprese assumed that Larisa knew that her accommodations would be the same as Miles’. As it stood, Caprese and Carmen were housed in the main house in the management’s apartment. The only other one that wasn’t under heavy construction and renovations, was Miles’. Not that he minded at all, flashing Larisa a soft grin if she were to look his way at all. Once ready and satisfied with the exterior work that had been put in to the Villas main building, the first that any guests would see upon arrival, Miles made his way back to the car, waiting patiently for Larisa to get in so he could take them up to the villa where they would be staying the weekend. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Mar-23 09:38 PM
Larisa noticed the instant change in Caprese demeanour the second she started talking Italian, her eyes lit up and she seemed more than impressed with her which only had her silently chuckling at her reaction, clearly Miles hadn't told her that she was fluent in Italian, not that it mattered seeing the surprise come over her face was worth holding onto that secret for a bit just so she could see it in person, she was a exceptionally beautiful woman, her hair dancing in the wind that white dress dancing along her sun kissed skin, she was almost jealous at the beautiful tan she wore remembering vivid her own sun kissed skin , not that she was pale now but she certainly wasn't as tanned as Caprese was. Her next words caused her to shift a little on her feet, sure they seemed to be making some progress but she honestly still didn't know what this would turn into it, but it seemed Caprese had made up her mind about the pair, not that it really bothered her, but hearing Miles response she wasn't entirely sure if it bothered him, I don't do relationships Larisa Those words replayed in her mind and for a moment her face twisted with her own thoughts, if he didn't do relationships…what were they ever going to be? She tried not to let her thoughts go down that rabbit hole, she didn't need to concern herself with those kind of details One step at a time Larisa…just like you said she reminded herself. As the next question was directed at her she smiled warmly towards the woman. " Actually i- " but she was soon cut of short by Miles who mentioned the Gala which was really all she knew she gazed towards him watching his thoughtful expression as he truly paid no mind to what they were doing fixated on that house and clearly whatever thoughts were running through his head at the time, of course when Caprese seemed to get irritated at the prospect of finding out something about that her interest peaked and she rose a brow." I don't know about what?..." she asked carefu
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lly, Caprese might like surprised but Larisa was never one for them, she would always just drive herself crazy trying to think about what it could possibly be that was going to happen, a smile pulled at her lips as Miles expressed Caprese love for doing surprises and she found she simply didn't have the heart to say she didn't care for them much neither. " Ah I'm sure whatever it is I'm going to love it, I look forward to seeing what you have planned Caprese…" she said her tone light and airy, those eyes gazing away from the woman to look at that beautiful scenery around her once more, god it was breathtaking, and she couldn't wait to see what views the place they would be staying in had, and the place it self she was so intrigued that she almost took it upon herself to head up there straight away the anticipation was killing her, then Caprese asked her to give a opinion on where they would be staying together, her eyes glancing towards Miles to see the exceptionally large grin on his face almost had her chuckling before she shook her head gazing to Caprese once more. " I'll be sure to let you know if there is anything , though im sure it will be just perfect, addio capreseGoodbye Caprese she said giving the woman a small smile before making her way back to that car wasting no time she climbed in, the excitement rushing through her to see what else this place had in stall, she was already blown away and she was almost certain this was going to blow her mind even more. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Mar-23 10:12 PM
Miles just nodded his head towards Caprese who waved, and stood diligently waiting for the car to leave. He couldn’t help feeling a little excited himself, wondering how the villa would look now that it was ready for him to stay in. He’d been wanting this for such a long time, and the idea that he was finally getting what he’d worked so hard for made Miles just as excited. Either that or the bubbling giddy energy that Larisa had was contagious. “I’m sorry if Caprese offended you at all..” He said quietly, turning the car down the narrow path up the mountainside. “She can be a lot to take in… I don’t know how Carmen does it.” A soft chuckle fell off his words, shaking his head a little in disbelief. For Mies, Carmen was a saint for putting up with the amount of energy that Caprese had. “She does mean well though…I hope you understand.” He said gently, letting his hand rest against her knee a moment in an attempt to be reassuring. For him, he knew the questions that Caprese would have said were likely uncomfortable for her. All Miles knew for sure, was that Caprese was wrong. This was different. He didn’t know exactly how different yet, but it was different nonetheless.
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The car slowed as they neared a small building, separated from the rest of the property. It had it’s own small plateau to park the car, and a large tree to provide shade in the center of it. The building itself looked quite small on the outside, painted white like the main building with ornate pillars and accents in darker grays. It was surrounded by a concrete stucco wall with iron bars for the railings. On the edge of the wall fence, were planted bushes of beautiful purple flowers, growing easily to provide color and a delightfully light smell when the pair stepped out of the car. The view unfortunately was a little lacking, as other trees and bushes shielded the driveway area from capturing it all, but Miles wasn’t too concerned. In fact, he just made his way around to the back of the car, lifting the suitcases out to bring them inside.
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“Ladies first.” He said softly once Larisa would take in all she could from the view and the charming front area of the apartment villa. Once ready, Miles took the silver key out and turned it easily in the lock on the door, pushing it open with a gentle welcoming creak. The inside was just as lavish, white walls and tile floors in a gentle cream. While it had looked small from the outside, the place actually stretched out a little further. The main area was open with curved archways for the kitchenette and the living space. Everything was bright and welcoming, decorated with soft golds and navy colors and beige. Clean and classy. The couches in the living space were adorned with throw pillows of these accent colors against the beige linen fabric. There appeared to be two bathrooms, one in a small hallway as a guest bath, and one in the main bedroom suite. There were a pair of bedrooms as well, one considerably smaller than the other with a twin sized bed set up and a small armoire in the corner. The other was the master suite with a much larger bed and ornate sheets in white and tan. The four posts were black iron, with sheer white curtains draped elegantly over it for an accented touch. It was a large enough room for a small closet, a cozy sitting area with a striped loveseat and a thin long table against the wall. It even had a small balcony set up through curved french doors that were left open to let in the sea breeze and warmth from outside. It had a pair of lounge chairs set up in the sun and a beautiful view that was unobstructed and stretched for miles out to the sea. From the top balcony, if one looked down and away from the view, it was clear there was a pool and additional lounge chairs in a quietly manicured garden patio, coming off the living space with at same archway style of double glass doors. The pool itself looked to fall off the side of the cliff, giving the illusion that one could swim off and over if they weren’t careful.
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“Can’t wait to see it at night.” Miles said softly, a look of genuine pride on his face peering around at the different rooms and decorations that had been done. The place looked beautiful, and he took a deep inhale enjoying the salt in the air and the warmth in the home. He looked towards Larisa, silently asking for her opinion with a simple gaze. Wondering what she thought of the place, and if it met her impossibly high standards. A chuckle escaped his lips, his arms folding casually and loose over his chest. “I don’t know…the view’s pretty mediocre at best… don’t you agree?” He lightly teased her, knowing for certain that this place was anything but mediocre. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Mar-23 11:04 PM
I'm sorry if Caprese offended you His words stopped that silence in the car as she turned her attention away from the view to look towards him, her face softening at his apology, listening to what he had to say with interest a small chuckle radiating from her mouth. " Some could ask how I put up with you to…" she teased playfully, she felt his hand come down against her knee her eyes Dipping down to where it was, her own hand soon came to cover it, allowing her fingers to lock with his mimenterially on the short drive up to the apartment they would be staying in. " But she didn't, it's okay, I can understand, she's just probably be protective over you, I can get that…" she whispered of course more thoughts were relaying in her mind about him, his past…the things he bad said, it was clear he had been hurt in the past by someone melody that name kept coming back to her and she was almost certain it was someone of importance or at least was in his life, she wanted to ask him to find out more but now now…not whilst he seemed so happy and content if it was a painful memory which she just assumed it was, now was not the right time for that. When the car slowed and the place come into view she smiled warmly, god it looked beautiful, it was the Italy she knew and this was why she was simply falling in love with the place, she wasted no time in getting out the sweet smell of the flowers hitting her first before the salty air came next s combination that had her eyes closed relishing in the comfort it brought her, combined with the warmth from the sun on her skin she was In heaven, she stepped forward allowing herself to take in all the features the place had, her eyes gazing out to the scenery past the home though it wasn't so easy to see her, though you could never miss the glistening ocean below with the sun dancing over it so majestically.
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< She waited for him, admittedly not so patiently she wanted to get inside and truly see the place for all its glory, so when the key entered that door and the door opened with a creak she stepped in a resounding gasp leaving her , her eyes were whizzing around in wonder taking in every small detail she could, she was surprised if she was honest how big the place was now they were in it, outside she wasn't expecting something so spacious, she stepped in running her hand over the small couch she come across a small thoughtful smile coming against her face to be here, god she was so happy he brought her, it was glorious all of it, right down to the finer details. Stepping more into the home she gazed around until she saw that balcony and stepped out and the sight that greeted her nearly knocked her of her feet, the glistening pool beneath that seemed to drop right into the ocean was something she hadn't seen before in person, it was glistening under the sun with the trees providing some shade, her hands clutched the balcony simply relishing in the sight around her, the warm air blowing her hair behind her before he finally spoke causing that smile to soften more " It's going to be beautiful…" and she just knew it, visions of sitting out here in the evening with the stars stretching across that vast sky with him….god it made her chest ache with happiness, she truly had never felt so happy and now she was here she just knew he was going to have a job ever getting her to leave. I don't know the views are pretty Mediocre at best wouldn't you agree? She couldn't stop that bright laugh that left her, those eyes gazing up to meet his own with the playfulness he would know her for best. " I've definitely seen better…" she teased though this time her eyes danced over him, perhaps indicating that he was indeed the better view she was referring to before she went straight back to looking out to that vast view before her. " It's beautiful Miles…truly, To have somewher
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e like this to call your own, a home it Italy, god you have no idea how jealous I am of you right now…" she teased with a chuckle, though there was some seriousness behind it, she was extremely jealous, how she had dreamt and longed to have somewhere out here she could call her own, if course she still had her grandparents thankfully who she could visit at any time, but to have a place like this? With views like this? She wad floored…and it showed on the wonders on her face. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Mar-23 11:43 PM
”I’ve definitely seen better…” “As have I…Like right now actually..” He knew she was teasing him, he had teased her first. But his answer back to her wasn’t a tease. His eyes locked with hers when she looked him over, clearly insinuating that he was that better view just as much as she was for him. Seeing her this happy, this elated over an albeit rather boring business trip, seemed to make her absolutely glow. There was an intoxicating air about her on a normal day but in that moment? Miles was surprised at himself that he could stay off his knees. Listening to her quietly, Miles simply rolled the suitcases to the side in the large master suite, setting his garment bag in the closet and tucking it back. There was no rush here. Everything was easy going, slow, restful. Miles had wanted a place like this for a while, somewhere he could escape the world, where the ocean waves crashing against the shore below and the wind whipping gently through the flowers and trees were the only real things to greet him here. That was the initial idea at least, though he was slowly coming around to the idea of bringing Larisa with him whenever possible. Her cheery attitude and excitement of the place was just as brilliant and seemed to make the place shine all the better.
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“I am glad that you approve, Agnellino...” His words were calm, the navy jacket slowly removed and tossed on the master bed as he made his way to the balcony she was looking out from. His pace was slow, the sound of his shoes really the only indication of him coming up behind her. Despite what he wanted to do, he was respectful of her space, coming up next to her instead and leaning on that railing to gaze out at the view with her. “No need to be jealous.” He said softly, a relaxed expression falling on his face. “Anytime I have business out here, we’ll stay here…I much prefer it to the hotels I’ve had to stay at before.” On other business ventures when he’d visited the Italian branch, Miles would often stay in suites at nearby hotels. They were always in the cities with lots of noise and too many people. It was after the incident half a year ago, when he was in the darkest place he’d been in that he had found this place on a drive just trying to escape. “I actually found this place by accident…” He said gently, not really knowing why but he felt comfortable enough to share the story. He hadn’t shared it with anyone, but Larisa he felt at least a little bit, that he could trust her. They’d had a moment, there was care there on both sides, and perhaps she would like the story that much better because of that.
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“I was trying to clear my head from a dark place, when I was on a business trip several months ago. Five or so I think… Took a drive and just let the car take me where I needed to go. I ended up running out of petrol right in front of this place.” Miles said quietly, taking a deep breath in of the passing sea breeze that crested the hill. “It took my breath away, and the man that ran it that I told you about had no idea who I was or where I’d come from. He just treated me like family, a son that had come to visit. I stayed here for a week, and learned about him and his family, and all the bad he was dealing with. That’s when I made him an offer on the place….and well.. Took a few months of convincing, but.. Here we are.” Miles had glossed over some of the darker details. He wasn’t sure how much he should say, what he could say. What she would even want to know. I don’t want to get my hopes up… one day at a time Miles… For a while that seemed to last a millennia, Miles just let himself relax next to Larisa, leaning against that balcony comfortably. Soon though he did stand up and make his way back into the bedroom area. The sun had been warm on his skin and the man needed the shade of the indoors to cool a little from it. He sat down on the end of the bed and let himself lean back onto the comforter. They had the day to do as they pleased, Miles didn’t have to really report back to Caprese until later that evening when they’d be expected for dinner in the main home. So he thought to bask in the beauty of the place he was in and the woman who’d joined him there. Because his head was still in that space, thinking back to those months ago when he’d first found this place, and had been at the lowest he’d ever felt, Miles couldn’t help just turning his head and gazing out at her. She was a light in the dark, and he wanted to probe her for more information. For how she was feeling about this, about them if a them was actually the right term for it, about Connor at h
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-Mar-23 12:13 AM
As have i….like right now actually His words sent a tightness to her chest as she peered up from that view to take in his handsome features, god he was just breathtaking especially standing there with the warm sun against his face, she was falling for this man hook line and sinker and she just knew it, yet she powerless to stop it, not did she want to, this man brought a happiness to her that was simply addictive, being in Italy a place that she loved more then anything brought her such a comforting happiness that words would never truly explain, but being here with him made it all the more special. Her arms stretched out so she could lean on those railings better, the sun was hot against her skin but she didn't mind it, she was used to this, she grew up with this weather, this was really mild in comparison to the hot summer months she had endured, but never once did she complain about then, never once did she struggle, she was a sun seeker through and through which was hilarious considering she lived in England, a place that rarely saw the sun and rained eighty percent of the time, her thoughts caused her to grin at her self before he joined her once more, her head tilting over to him. " I do approve, very much…it's a beautiful place your incredibly lucky to find it…" and he was, to find such a gem in this vast city and countryside was applaudable it was so out of the way she truly wondered how he did even come to find it, the thought of him bringing her here on more trips had her heart hammering with excitement, she hoped there was many, she found face that resounding fear she had any day to just be here basking in these views with him again, she turned herself to face him then gazing at his features as he came to lean beside her. " How did you even find such a hidden Gem Miles? " She questioned she was curious she wanted to know how and it seemed he was more then happy to tell her. She stood still, her face never faltering from his own as he spoke, thoug
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h her eye brows furrowed together when he explained the dark place he was in, her mind wondered as to what could of happened then, what had caused his mind to be so cruel to him, but she didn't ask instead she just listened his story bringing a smile to her face as he explained the kindness the man had given him, how he spent so long here and fell in love with it, how he eventually got the prize he was hoping for, and what a prize it was. " He sounds like a great man.." she commented truly showing her tenderness for the man who had been so kind to him in his hour of need, a silence stretched between them before he headed away, her eyes following him briefly as he headed back into that bedroom before she looked forward once more. Her eyes still looked to that vision around her but her mind was plagued by what he had said I was in a dark place… she was curious she wanted to know what had happened, truthfully she wanted to know all these was this man finally pushing her self of the balcony taking one last look she made her way into the Cooler room, the cool are a welcomed addition to the warmth rushing through her from the hot sun outside , she stepped into the room and moved herself to sit down against the bed beside him. " Miles…." She said cautiously perhaps she was to Afraid to ask because they were so calm and relaxed she didn't know if she wanted to spoil that, but the discomfort on his face she couldn't help feeling a little curious about it. " What happened? Why were you in such a dark place?.." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 05-Mar-23 01:09 AM
He didn’t stir, just laid there on the bed with his legs hanging off of it. It was comfortable at least, not quite as large as the one he had at home, but Caprese had done well finding something that felt good on his back. The clean sheets smelled of the fresh detergent that had been used on them, brand new and never been used. Miles smiled a little at the idea of climbing into bed later that night, slipping under the sheets and pulling Larisa close. Whether they slept or not was irrelevant to him, the visual was enough for now. ”Miles…” His head tilted hearing his name and the quiet cautiousness in Larisa’s voice. His brow furrowed a little watching her. She almost seemed timid coming into the room and sitting down on the bed next to him. From the way she sat, he had the reach to quietly run his fingers up and down her arm closest to him. It felt like it had been far too long since he had gotten to touch her. Having kept himself civil and modest since leaving the plane. He obviously had to be. Had to be professional with Caprese, so he couldn’t exactly embrace her like he had wanted to.
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“Come to show me just how much you appreciate my effort yet?” He teased, though it was clearly halfhearted. His miniscule attempt to try and calm what was bothering her. Miles realized too late he’d said too much, having let the ease of the place sink into his soul and pull his skeletons out of the closet without him noticing. Please, don’t be upset on my account… I didn’t mean to- ”What happened? Why were you in such a dark place?” The sideways grin he had pulled on his face fell at her words. The hand that had been gently stroking her arm fell away, landing on the bedspread quietly. He had said too much, and she was too damn smart to let it go. It had been unintentional the mention of why he’d taken that drive. For a while he remained silent, looking up at her from the comfort of the sheets. You should be honest with her… so she knows what she’s getting into… so she can walk away…
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“Larisa….” Miles said slowly, a feeling of unease spreading through his chest. He wanted to be open and honest with her. At the same time he felt like not saying anything about his past would help to shield her from it. She didn’t deserve that darkness; He did. A life sentence he’d given himself that he wasn’t sure he wanted to share. The trouble was, that she had knocked down some of those walls that he had kept secure and high for so long. She’d penetrated where others hadn’t even made a dent, and that realization made him wary. Maybe if she knows what happened… maybe she’ll believe me… “It’s not a pleasant bedtime story, Little Lamb…” He said simply, a small way of warning her as this wasn’t something he wanted to hurt her with. “Maybe I’ll tell you tonight… if you’re good.” Miles sat up slowly saying this, his hand came forward gently to cup her cheek and pull her in. It was just as soft and gentle as he’d been before, though there was a hesitation in that kiss he gave her. Like he was trying to persuade her with the promise of intimacy if she wouldn’t spoil the day with the line of questioning she had. As if his kiss could erase her desire to know. Inwardly he hoped perhaps it would be enough, though he had a sneaking suspicion that she was the kind of woman who wouldn’t drop it so easily. Pulling back from her Miles smiled a little brighter, sliding off the bed and pulling his suitcase up onto it.
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“It’s too beautiful a day, and I say we have some inspecting to do…” He said, trying to change the subject a little to one that might be a bit happier. He was trying to show her a good time. Trying to show her how she should be treated, how she should be cared for. She didn’t need to worry about him. He would endure, as he always did. His hand came down to the hem of his shirt, peeling it up and off of him with ease the same way he had done with the maroon one the previous evening, tossing the white shirt onto the bed for a moment. His words came out playfully to her, suggestive like before and teasing while his brows raised slyly at her. “That pool is where I’d like to start. You’re a bit overdressed, but I’m happy to help you dress down if need be Agnellino@Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-Mar-23 05:58 AM
She felt the tender way in which he stroked her arm, even the teasing words that left his throat as she perched herself against that bed not that she was really paying attention to what he was saying, right then she was far to focused on what he meant, wanting to know what had happened, what had caused that face to change so dramatically, much like it did now when she spoke, she felt his fingers leave her arm and saw the way in which his face twisted instantly, whatever it was had her worried, clearly whatever it was had affected him in such a way that had her chest ache for the man laying on the bed not even able to say a word to her yet, she just stared at him, her hand coming to gently go over his leg. "Miles…." She said softly before her own name came out of his throat, she watched as he pondered in his mind perhaps what he wanted to say or if he would say anything at all, she frowned a little at his words a small smile creeping up on her face. " I'm not asking you to put me to sleep Miles…" she teased though she was serious, she understood of course she did if he didn't want to bring up his past, she didn't exactly have any good bedtime stories either, hers weren't exactly anything to write home about, and truthfully she was scared to tell him about her own life so how could she realistically expect him to do the same? Not if he didn't want to. Maybe I'll tell you tonight if your good… she scoft a little, shaking her head. " So I won't get told then…" she teased perhaps trying to settle the nerves she could see in his mind and in his face, she was feeling bad for asking but honestly? She just didn't to know everything about him, if she could help him then she wanted to be able to do that, she felt his hand come to her cheek before he brought her in and kissed her tenderly, she couldn't stop melting into the kiss despite her best efforts to keep her self strong it was just to easy to fall into this trap with him, especially with how soft and tender he was b
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eing with her. Soon however he pulled away standing back up and was changing the subject completely she frowned a little up at him, watching as he started to take his shirt of, her eyes travelling down to his chest peering at those short chest hairs and the slight muscular frame he had before meeting his gaze once more chuckling at his words. " Oh I would never say no to assistance il mio lupo " my wolf she whispered before she pulled herself up off the bed and moved over to him, her hands rolling up his chest before they came to his face. " Look at me Miles…please…" she whispered, waiting until he turned to gaze at her, she smiled tenderly up to him, her hand toying with his face. " I'm not going to force you to tell me anything, if you really don't want to share anything with me I'd understand, but…" she whispered, taking a deep breath. " If we want to try and make this work, to make something of this…we have to be honest with each other about things we find…painful…" she whispered that last part clearly she was talking about herself then to her eyes Dipping down before coming back to his gaze. " Whenever you're ready, just know I'm here okay?...but we don't need to think about that now, yeah? Besides…someone promised to take my clothes off, and here I am still fully clothed…" she teased playfully with her hands rolling back down his face to his chest toying with those short hairs there, if he wanted to wait then she was happy to do that, but she meant what she said…if this was going to work, they would both have to share some painful secrets. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 05-Mar-23 09:37 AM
He thought for a moment that the distraction of removing his shirt and changing the subject had worked. That she’d let it go and he wouldn’t need to say anything right now. He could shield her from that dirty past he had for a little while longer. Miles was sure that she likely already knew about it anyway, he hadn’t met anyone who hadn’t. The last thing he wanted to do was to drag her through the dirt or worse have her see him like that. He turned a little so that he was facing Larisa properly, watching her hand come up and tickle at his chest. The tease she said to him made him chuckle a little, thoroughly on board with stripping her down though putting a swimsuit on and covering her back up was not exactly what he’d prefer doing. ”Look at me Miles…please..” He shouldn’t have humored her. Should have realized the tone in her voice and the quiet expectation in her words before meeting her gaze. Miles realized it too late, catching her eyes and freezing. She was smiling so tenderly at him, her hand playing at his face to keep his attention. Her words were soft, and they made sense. Even if they were hard to hear and impossible to believe.
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”If we want to try and make this work, to make something of this…we have to be honest with each other about things we find…painful…” Miles had no words. He knew she was right, even if he was concerned with how she would see him. How could she see him as anything but that? No one had wanted his side of the story, no one had cared. A small feeling in his chest kept poking at him though, and it had nothing to do with how her hand fluttered back down to his chest and played idly at the hair there. It was silent for a moment between them, even after she teased to get the mood back to where it was. Miles was lost in thought, considering what she had said and mulling it over in his head. He wasn’t gone long, trapped in his own thoughts, before the rush of the present came back to him peering down into the soft blue eyes in front of him.
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“Tell you what..” He said softly, his hand coming forward and lightly falling just under her chin. “I’ll share if you do. No judgment on either side..just honesty..agreed?” He was sure that she would be acceptable to those terms, and if she were to agree, he’d simply nod his approval. That pool was calling, though she was far more desirable than any pool. Slowly, his hands moved to the hemline of her jumper pulling it up so he could remove it from her. If he was allowed to do this, she would certainly be rewarded for the effort. The man couldn’t help himself around her, leaning forward to kiss gently at her cheek and jawline first. He followed the curve of her neck til he came to that purple mark he’d left, letting his lips dust over it. In a way he wanted to show her just how much she was wanted but this was more than that. It was more like Miles was wanting to remind her of who he was. How he treated her and with every breath how he wanted to make her feel as special and cared for as he could. She was different, in every right way, and Miles wanted to be sure that when that darkness came out, that she remembered this. “Let's get these off you then…” He whispered in that smooth tone, sultry and deep like before. A smirk played on his face against her skin; he’d just remembered the extra toiletry item he’d packed without thinking he’d use the half dozen or so he’d tossed in. Now Miles hoped they wouldn’t last the night, let alone the weekend. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-Mar-23 12:12 PM
She watched his face as it twisted with what she had said, she hoped at least he could see where she was coming from, because surely for anything to work you would need to be open with one another, tell each other things your not going to like, and the other person won't perhaps want to hear, but sometimes these painful conversations had to happen, to try and move on..to try and heal something perhaps they both needed. Tell you what… She knew before he even finished what he was going to say, and she felt that sinking feeling inside her chest, that worry and concern for what she herself would have to tell him, she didn't want to think she was a awful person, she didn't want him to have a different opinion of her, to think she was anything less than what he thought she , hid hand under her chin had her eyes lifting to hit his own chocolate hues. I'll share if you do, no judgement on either side just honesty okay? She felt a shattered breath leave her throat, the nerves coming rolling back to think of what she would relive telling him…maybe it would help…maybe it would help her, she nodded slowly taking a deep breath before giving him a small smile. " Deal…" she whispered up to him, before she felt those hands come down and remove that jumper from her frame, her arms lifting to allow him to do so, this time revealing a soft baby pink bra, much like the last one with the lace detail, cupping her breasts and a soft almost floral design around the edges, as soon as it was of she felt his lips come down to kiss along her cheek and jaw her eyes fluttering closed to feel his lips dip lower before it hit the spot he bit her, a small sigh of content left her lips at the contact relishing in the feeling of it. let's get you out of these then
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His voice was dark and sultry, the sound she loved to hear most out of him, a grin pulled up on her face, those fingers still toying with his chest as they moved down to the buckle on the jeans he was wearing. " I'm not stopping you…" she whispered to him her fingers pulling the button free allowing her hands to spread over the opening now the zipper pulling down with her actions, she simply couldn't control her self around this man he was so alluring and she was powerless to stop her self from wanting him all over again. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 05-Mar-23 01:43 PM
”Deal” The one word was a welcome relief, a sigh floating past her skin. It wouldn’t be a fun conversation and Miles was certainly not looking forward to it, but the idea that she was willing to listen, willing to hear him out. That she wanted that honesty too, helped. The sensation of her fingers dancing over his chest and sliding down his front sent a thrill through him. It made his muscles contract and jump to attention under her touch. He had very little control over it, as if she had the road map of him and knew every twist and turn. ”I’m not stopping you…” No, she certainly wasn’t. After discarding the shirt she wore, Miles just stood in awe at her. It was last night in the kitchen all over again, sending a flurry of heat through him that had nothing to do with the warm weather of the day. Quietly, his fingertips slid against her sides, brushing them gently over the strap of her bra and letting them fall just at the top of her hips. His palms held her bare skin if only to draw her closer into him while he wanted nothing more than to remove the tan trousers she wore. How dare they hide her like this, the audacity of simple clothing to keep her so covered. Miles got her button undone and unlike before where he had pulled it forcefully in desperate need to have her, he instead slid the zipper of her pants down slowly. Letting the quiet of the room be interrupted with the sounds of the teeth splitting apart. He wouldn’t pull them down yet, but needed them loose enough to slide his fingers into the space allowed. Like he needed her touch more than air in his lungs. With fingers splayed to cover as much of her as he wanted, Miles let his hands travel to the small and midway up her back. His face buried into her shoulder, holding her close enough to press himself against her. Not like he was trying to, or had control over it to begin with, but feeling her at his waist and the loosening of his jeans at her touch sent a satisfied groan through his throat. It
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was clear he liked what she was doing if that tented section of pants were any indication for her. With one hand holding the small of her back, Miles let his hand travel lower slipping between the elastic of her underwear until his palm came to the mound of her backside. His grip tightened over one cheek, his fingers massaging her while he palmed it. The sound of teeth hit his ears, and he felt his jeans loosen ever more around his waist. A devilish smile came to his lips, their softness finding her shoulder and neck to deposit a trail of sensual kisses up and down her skin. The relief was something he normally didn’t allow himself until he could stand it no further, so feeling that freedom granted by her made Miles swell visibly against the boxers he wore. Just begging for her to do what she wanted. Miles wouldn’t stop her like last night, forcing her hands away so he could have his fill of her with his mouth. She could explore him all she wanted. “Such an explorative little lamb you are…” Miles murmured into her ear, a soft rolling growl in his throat clearly enjoying the attention as his hand squeezed her a little more. “Just be careful with what you find down there...” He teased lowly to her, his lips moving away from her shoulder and neck to her ear, gently nipping her earlobe in play. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-Mar-23 08:48 PM
Larisa couldn't stop the small sighs of satisfaction that left her lips to feel his hands exploring the bare skin of her upper back, each soft stroke felt like bolts of electricity running through her, such simple touches sent shudders through her body, it was dangerous for her to be around this man, he had a hold of her like no other man had before, she was addictive to his touch, his voice, his soft groans that radiated out of him when ever she did something he enjoyed, her body was tugged closer against his not that she was complaining the warmth of his frame penetrated her skin, feeling the soft hairs of his chest running along her still concealed breasts made her own small groan leave her lips. She felt her own trousers become loose as he pulled the zipper of her pants down the sound of it seeming loud in the relatively quiet room , the same sound coming from his own as she wasted no time In pulling his own zipper down hearing the satisfied groan roll of his tongue had a groan of her own leaving her, god he was so sexy and he didn't even need to try very hard, she felt the warmth of his hands go down her jeans groping her rear which had another small moan leave her lips, she loved his hands on her it sent a euphoria through her she simply couldn't explain or would even attempt to. Such an explorative little lamb… she grinned at his words, her eyes closed for the moment relishing in the feeling of his warm breath going over her neck where his lips were before they lifted up to her ear whispering softly into them and giving it a small nip which had a needy whimper leave her lips. "Hmm…this little lamb likes exploring you Lupo, and she is very grateful for what you did for her today, I don't need to be careful " she whispered back her hands pushing the hem of his jeans down a little so she could feel those boxers her fingers dancing over the fabric of his pants until she felt that swollen length right there between her fingers causing her to groan especially
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to see how turned on he was by her all ready. " lascia che ti mostri cosa può fare questo agnellino per il lupo cattivo" Let me show you what this little lamb can do for the big bad wolf she whispered In his own ear her teeth moving to nip his ear lobe playfully much like he did for her a moment ago, her hand toyed with the top of his boxers allowing those fingers to graze into the fabric so she could touch the firm tip of him sighing into his ear to feel how thick he already was. "Prendi tutto questo del lupo, e siediti sul bordo del letto, questo agnellino ha fame e vuole mostrarti quanto ha fame, fammi divertire un po' " Take all this of wolf, and sit on the edge of the bed this little lamb is hungry and she wants to show you how hungry she is, let me have some fun she whispered nipping at his ear lobe again her hands moving to push those boxers down more showing her eagerness for what she wanted to do for him, she just hoped he would let her, because she wanted above l else to show him a good time today, she wanted to help get rid of those dark thoughts he had for now…she also wanted to show him just how much she cared and wanted him, above all else, he needed to know her want for him.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 05-Mar-23 09:32 PM
Her words were like a spell and he was quickly entranced by them. Every sound she made was a symphony made for him, and Miles would do anything she asked to hear an encore of them. Miles let his lips kiss her, caressing her skin just under her ear and along the curve of her neck. He couldn’t get enough of her, the hand at her back pinching together the clasp of her bra to release her breasts the same way he had done before. Miles was quite practiced at removing a bra, able to do so one handed; a skill he was both ashamed of and very proud of at the same time. Though in times like this it did come in handy, allowing his hand to rub against her bare skin underneath it. As the undergarment released, his hand quietly moved to fling it away, the thing dangling expertly off the thin table to rest. When he brought it back he made to cup her face, wanting to kiss her, explore her mouth as if he were parched from walking through the desert and she was the oasis he’d found. But her words hit him first. A wicked smile spread over his lips, feeling the pull of his heavy jeans slid down his thighs. At the teasing touch of her against that more exposed bulging fabric of his boxers, Miles didn’t stop the delighted heavy and short exhale he released over her shoulder. His breath was heavy against her for a moment, that rush of warmth in his abdomen twitching his length against the fabric excitedly.
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“Explore away…My Little Lamb…” He all but growled, a gentle rumble of a sound playing at his lips feeling her nip him the same way he did to her. The hand on her ass squeezed her a little more, almost wanting to pull her up though not having the right kind of hand hold or leverage to do so. A quiet gasp fell against her ear feeling the waistband of his boxers pushed down and the warm air tickle at the exposure of him. He could feel his cheeks heat up a little at her eagerness, the length of him hanging heavy and firm between his legs for her to touch and see all she liked. Miles took the hand that had tossed her bra away and obediently pulled his boxers down by the waistband further until they along with his jeans fell into a heap at his ankles. His face lifted away just enough so his eyes could never leave hers. Any time her eyes opened they with the dark insatiable desire of his. “I thought we were helping you to undress Agnellino…” he whispered darkly into her ear, feeling himself twitch with delight at that idea as well. “Seems I’m not doing a very good job at helping you.” The hand on her backside slowly released its grip, if only to slide up to her hips and work at taking her pants off. His other hand had to come to assist on the opposite side. At her request however, he paused his motions and took his hands off of her hips. He watched her with interest before he sat down as she had asked. Miles had no issue with her making a meal of him, and the thought of it made his length firm at the idea. It obviously had no quarrel with that at all.
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With legs spread comfortably, Miles looked like a king sitting there on that bed exposed and wanting of her. His eyes were dark and driven, while one hand moved behind him to hold himself upright and the other took hold of her face. It was gentle at first, his fingers snaking their way into her hair in that ponytail so that Miles could pull her in close. “Kiss me Larisa.” It wasn’t a request, the deep way he said it was very much implied that he needed her lips, required that of her before she did anything else. She might have been a hungry little lamb, but Miles was equally hungry as her wolf. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Mar-23 05:53 AM
Larisa wasn't even aware that he had unclasped that bra from her back until she felt the material loosen around her body and the quick swipe of his hands soon removed that garnet from her body, his deep rumbled words hit her at her very core and she couldn't help the small grin that came against her face. " I wasn't asking for permission Lupo…" she whispered to his ear, because she wasn't, he had his time to explore her yesterday today she wanted the opportunity to do the same, she wanted to explore every perfect inch of this man, wanted to watch the euphoria dance across his features that she hoped she would bring him to, she meant what she said, she wanted to show him how much she had appreciated what he did for her, not just the plane…but for everything he had brought into her life since she met him, and for once maybe the big bad wolf needed to be shown just how bad she could be… Hearing the small grasps leave his lips as her fingers toyed with him, only just was like the sweetest music she had ever heard, there was something addictive about knowing just what she did to him, to feel that thick length on the tips of her fingers at how aroused he was and she had barely touched him….yet anyway, it had her own groan of desire leaving her lips to feel that wanting and need coming from his throat and his actions, those hands against her hips she felt fumbling with her trousers attempting to pull them down his words caused her to chuckle darkly. " I can manage the rest, do as your told for once…" she teased before she watched as he did indeed perch himself down on that bed in front of him, and the sight damn near had her mouth watering, the sun just catching his flesh which glimmering under the warm rays, he was a glorious specimen to look at, and if he gave her the opportunity she would of continued to look before his hand grasped at her face to tilt her to meet those dark chocolate eyes burning with desire, it made her own cheeks flush at her own desire for him. H
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is heated words came out and she released a shattered breath from her own mouth, feeling his hands go into her hair, she reached up pulling those trousers that were hanging of her hips down they easily travelled the length of her legs before she slipped out of them easily the shoes all but forgotten, even if she wanted to tease him, make him wait…she couldn't resist the desperate ache in his voice to have her mouth on his, her mouth soon came up connecting to his own a deep satisfied groan leaving her lips to push against his, her body inched forward climbing almost so she could position herself right there in his lap, her knees either side of his hips, she felt that thick length push against the fabric of her panties and she whimpered desperately into his mouth, one hand came to clutch his cheek dragging back to run through his hair to push their bodies flush against one another, the kiss was desperate and hungry her tongue toying with his lips and begging for access and if he gave it her she wasted no time in pushing it within the plush confines of his mouth, toying with his one in a sensual dance.
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Her hips moved lightly with each smack of their lips, grinding almost against his length in a soft teasing manner, she wanted him as desperate and hungry as she was for him , after a few moments she broke away, a deep tug of air was pulled into her lungs, her cheeks even more flushed as her tongue came out to swipe along hers touching his briefly with how close they were. "mi fai impazzire lo sai?"you drive me crazy, you know that? she whispered against his lips before they soon moved, travelling the length of his cheek to his jaw where she kissed it , her teeth softly nipping at the flesh before she moved to his ear. "Non ho mai desiderato un uomo tanto quanto te, mio ​​lupo"i've never wanted a man as much as i've wanted you, my wolf she whispered In his ear before she nipped the lobe, a deep groan vibrating against his ear as her hips continued their soft grinds against his length allowing him to feel just how much she wanted him through the heat she was certain was pooling between her legs. She soon shuffled back just a little her hands moving down his chest those nails tracing soft lines down it before she came to him standing there begging for attention, her fingers wasted no time in travelling the length of him, three fingers gently tracing his length feeling him twitch and feeling those thick ridges protruding out had her groan again against his neck before those lips moved down more, reaching his shoulder kissing and nipping each section of his shoulder, it was clear she had no intention of going quick, each movement was slow yet sensual she was taking her time and it showed…she wanted to see just how desperate she could make him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Mar-23 08:50 AM
Miles couldn’t help the low chuckle he gave towards her, giving him orders like she owned him. He was no dog, and only did what he wanted, when he wanted to. The fact that he had sat back on that bed was more just proof that he wanted to, or at the very least he didn’t mind the ask from her. The demand he had in his voice made him thankful she didn’t misinterpret. His hand held the back of her head, pressing against her lips as if he were starved for her. Miles was quick to let that kiss deepen, wrapping his tongue with hers in that intimate dance. His free hand helped stabilize Larisa as she slid over his lap. Feeling her weight against him, his length teased with her underwear sent a deep moan through that kiss. His breath came ragged when she finally pulled from his grasp, and while he was allowed breath for a moment all he wanted to do was steal hers again. Instead what came out of him was a deep gutteral groan, his hand on the small of her back to hold her against him while she shifted over the excited length between her legs. That hand firmly took hold of her hip instead, needing the contact he was teasing him with. His other hand dragged down her back to join the first on her opposite side, holding her hips close against him.
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“me ne sto facendo un'idea abbastanza chiara…” I’m getting a pretty good idea of it.. Miles groaned softly at her, his chest breathing heavier as she teased and tormented him. Her kisses and nips to him spurring him to want her, in every position, in every way. His hands guided her firmly feeling her soft grinds against him and grinning feeling that warmth that leaked through her panties. As gently as he could, Miles let his body fall onto the bed so he could lay beneath her, his arms wrapping around his prized lamb to drag her down with him. His heels dug into the side of the bedframe off the edge of the bed and with that slight leverage he bucked against her good and hard. If she was being driven crazy, then Miles was already mad. His hands were quick to move back to her hips, his thumbs massaging into the muscle there and his palms holding her right over him. She had free movement, and it was shown easily when she backed herself off his length a little. “La mia agnellina fa un gioco pericoloso... stuzzicando così il suo lupo…” My Little Lamb plays a dangerous game… teasing her wolf this way… He groaned in a graveled and deep voice, feeling those nails drag down his chest. His body felt on fire the further down she went, and Miles sucked in air in satisfaction when her fingers found the tip of him. Miles couldn’t stop the involuntary twitches his length gave, enjoying the sensation of her teases. She was perfect, in every possible conception of the word. Each kiss she left on his neck and shoulder drove him mad, wanting nothing more than to flip her onto that mattress and take her hard and deep. He also enjoyed the idea of her riding him, his hips moving every so often in agreement of that image. She could do what she liked, as Miles was at her mercy for the time being. He wanted nothing more than to kiss her, to tease her, to pleasure her too.
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Miles had the stamina to hold off, he wanted her but damn he was enjoying just letting her explore at her own pace. He could wait, even if it was driving him nuts having her so close and so inaccessible at the same time. Two could play at this game though, letting a hand slip from her waist and hips to trail up her body instead. His palm snared her breast, groping gently against the mound before letting his thumb and index finger pinch and pull at the pink nub there. Miles would roll his fingers sensually over the thing, wanting to hear her moans and her sweet sounds fill the villa. The man had forgotten or perhaps he just didn’t give a shit that the doors to the balconies were open, and the sea breeze could come in to greet the pair. In truth, he didn’t care. Let the hillside hear how much she enjoyed him. How her body ached for what he could give her. What he hoped that he alone could give her. “Enjoying… yourself?” He growled gently in her ear, sucking in breath again at her touch and doing all he could to remain as in control of himself as he could. She was something he’d never had before, and he was slowly realizing he never wanted anyone else. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Mar-23 09:27 AM
Larisa groaned with satisfaction to hear the soft groans coming from him as she teased him, as her lips traced the flesh of his collar bone, the new position of him laying against that bed meant she had a lot more room to explore him, his hips rocking up to meet the teasing strokes of her fingers had her grinning against his flesh, oh this was exactly what she wanted, to feel his hips moving involuntary beneath her gave her a sense of pride that she was at least doing something that he enjoyed, and feeling those small twinges of his length had her hips rolling just a little more on top of him, she couldn't help it, as much as she was teasing him she was teasing her self, her body wanting nothing more then to slip those panties of and sink in right into the warmth of her depths that was desperate to feel him fill her up again, but she wasn't finished with him yet…not by a long shot. The warmth of his palm came up then grasping at her breast, she groaned against his flesh feeling his fingers toying with her nipple before his breathless words hit her ears and she chuckled against his collarbone. "Mmm…you have no idea…" she growled right back to him before she started to move, those lips trailed down his body her hips moving slowly back on his legs the lower she got, those hands that were low on his hips moved up to trail across his chest to follow the gentle movements of her lips, he was glorious…he was perfect and she wanted to show him just how much she thought that, occasionally she nipped the flesh moving down to his lower stomach where her teeth truly nipped the flesh before her lips connected with it softening the blow with a gentle kiss her hands came down to his waist those finger nails still tracing those soft scratches as she went anything to contain to heighten his senses from what she was doing. "sei perfetto" Your perfect she whispered against the flesh of his stomach before those lips trailed even lower until she saw what she was aiming for all al
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ong, his thick length protruding out from his stomach causing a gentle sigh to leave her lips, the warmth of her breath cascading over the tip of his length, before she lowered her self down, her lips poised as she pressed a kiss to the tip of his head feeling it twitch she grinned a little, those lips continued those gentle kisses down the length of him , slow tantalisingly sensual kisses each one causing a small groan to vibrate over his length before she reached the base, once she reached the bottom she wasted no time in allowing her tongue to follow the same trail, gliding up his length until she reached the top where her tongue pressed a little deeper before flicking of the end, god he was something else and she would be lying if she said she wasn't having fun. Hr hand came then grasping the base of him the hand didn't move much up his length instead she angled him a little better before that mouth soon returned only this time she allowed him to enter, her mouth took the tip of his length in, groaning around the size of him already within the confines of her mouth the hand at the base started to roll a little twisting and turning around the base giving gentle pumps as her mouth took more and more of him in, her head starting to gently Bob against him, the tongue within her mouth joining in flicking and curling around his length which each Bob she gave. Her eyes flicked from his lower stomach up to his face, she wanted to watch him, she wanted to see how he was reacting, she wanted to Gage exactly what might be getting him of or might not be, she wanted to please him and show him what she was capable of, and she wanted to see the pleasure rolling over his face as she did. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Mar-23 10:13 AM
”You’re perfect” “Sì, lo so” Yes, I know. The arrogance that dripped from his teasing words was just that. A tease, playing with her as she made her way slowly down his body. Over every crevice of muscle that jerked and flexed for her. His body reacted to anything she did, as if each sinew of his flesh were at her command instead of his. As she drew lower and lower down him, Miles had no choice but to remove his hand from her breast, nearly whining at his new hand hold being taken from him. Soon enough she was dancing kisses along his abdomen and he propped himself up on his elbows to watch her. She was magnificent, dutiful and gorgeous. A package he had never experienced in such splendor before. Leaning on on arm, he let the other come forward and gently fall on the top and side of her head. His fingers played a little with the curls in her pony tail while he watched her continued descent down his body. When she got to her destination, one he could anticipate from the way she dragged herself down him, Miles shuddered at her warm breath over him. It made him stand a bit straighter at her attention, tickling the sensitive skin he had there.
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“F-Fuck…” He breathed, swallowing hard as he tried to control himself. She was making it less and less easy for him, his dark eyes enjoying the sight of her kissing down the underside of his length just to drag her tongue back up it. It took everything in him not to sit himself up and grab hold of her. How he wanted to slip into that pretty mouth that she teased him with. His lips flickered and Miles had to tug on his lower lip between his teeth to try not to moan out too loud. It would be a futile effort, as his wish was granted before his very eyes. Her lips had parted and the instant his tip slipped between the opening she gave into the wet and warmth of her mouth, Miles moaned breathlessly at it. It was helped along by her hand twisting and massaging the base of him. The arm that was propping him up on the bed grabbed hold of the sheets beneath him tightly, while the hand on her head gripped her hair a bit more. If she wanted to see the pleasure on his face he couldn’t hide it. Not like he ever wanted to.
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“Ahh… F-Fuck Larisa…” Miles groaned, feeling her slide up and down him gently, the length of him pushing further and further into that warm embrace. His head tilted back a little, and his chest rose and fell quickly. Those eyes closed just enjoying the sensation of her tongue and her lips and her mouth. The restraint he had to have not to force more of himself down her throat was a blissful agony, relishing in her teasing as long as he could stand it. “S-Sei… Perfetto…sei così dannatamente perfetto” Y-You’re…perfect… you’re so god damn perfect. While before he had teased her, agreeing with her sentiments towards him, this he couldn’t help but say in seriousness. She was perfect, the most beautiful and perfect woman he’d ever met. What he had ever done to deserve her, Miles couldn’t possibly know. But he certainly wasn’t going to let her go without a fight. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Mar-23 10:34 AM
The reaction she got from him was exactly what she was hoping she would get, she felt the way the bed moved beneath her as his hand slammed down into these sheets the way his fingers grasped the hair in her ponytail and how his chest started to rise and fall was all the encouragement she needed to keep going, she groaned around his length the size of him not something she hated to admit she was used to, she barely had him halfway in and already he was filling most of her mouth, but she yearned to hear those delicious moans from him some more, yearned to watch him come undone more and that was the encouragement she needed to keep going. Her hand continued the gentle pump at his base as her mouth continued those slow Bob's she had started with, she heard his words and couldn't help pull her self away from his length, she gave the tip of him a small kiss that tongue flicking over it playfully before she caught his eye. " I know…" she whispered playfully up to him she simply couldn't resist throwing it right back at him before she went back down on him, only this time she wasn't as painfully slow as she was before, her hand she used to steady him before she took more of his length into her mouth groaning as she pushed him down into her warmth depths more, that tongue continuing to roll around him each time sending small groans through his length wanting to intensify the pleasure she hoped she was giving him, or at least it certainly seemed she was. Her eyes fell to his face once more watching each satisfying reaction as he gave it, her hips squirming with the tease she was giving herself whilst doing this, her own need to be satisfied was growing but she wouldn't even consider her own, not yet, he spent so long yesterday on satisfying her own needs she simply wanted to do the same for him, she took a deep breath suddenly before allowing him to plunge down into her throat, her eyes closed tightly to feel it constricting her self, she held it for a moment those finger
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s restricted at the base of him her chin pushing them down with the extent in which she had pushed him down before she pulled back, groaning deeply around his length before continuing those bobs once more, those fingers continuing there strokes against the base of his length wondering how far she would push him until he truly broke.. She had honestly never felt so compelled to a man like she did with him, everything she did she simply wanted to please him, wanted to show him just how much she needed him, each passing second her care for him grew and she knew this was going to lead her down a dangerous path, one she hoped he would join her along, she had suffered heart ache these last six months a lonely trip of depression, one she thought she would never escape, and in he come with this shining beacon of light beckoning her to come towards it of the promise of happiness…and god she was travelling so fast towards it , it was almost scary, but she couldn't stop she was powerless to and if she was truly honest with herself, she simply didn't want to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Mar-23 11:27 AM
”I know…” He couldn’t even blame her for teasing him back. She sent shivers down his spine, and a heavy pound in his chest. Miles could feel every part of him slide into her mouth, and each groan sent gentle vibrations through his length. It as torture of the highest caliber. Everything in him wanted to shove himself deep, to thrust into her mouth and throat. To force her to take all of him and choke on the thickness of it. Even the thought of it sent a quiver of delight through him. S-Steady Miles…You’ll hurt her if you do that Miles grabbed the sheets tight in his hand, his abs contracting as he tried desperately to keep from moving too much. His hips were already shivering beneath her, held back from just hilting and shoving his thickness down her throat. God how he wanted to, how he wanted to feel that tight wetness squeeze and caress him. To just shove her head down to his base and claim her mouth and throat for his own. But he couldn’t do that to her. Miles was sure he would hurt her, would choke her and offend her if he tried. With everything in him, panting heavily at the effort, Miles instead held himself back. Wanting only for her to enjoy herself and not shy away from what she was doing.
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Suddenly her hand moved away, and Miles let out a satisfied gasp, feeling the rest of him pulled within that warm welcoming mouth and throat. At first he thought he’d lost control, that he’d shoved himself inside of her and he looked down quickly to be sure she was alright. The vision he saw of her groaning and pleased with herself did nothing but excite the man. She’d done it herself? The confirmation was so clear he couldn’t help the heavy groan that came from him. In her bobbing, a slight salt taste added to her saliva, as he couldn’t help the leaking his thick length began to do. Miles was in a euphoric state of bliss. He couldn’t believe that she had wanted him so badly, so thoroughly to take the entirety of him like that. His hips jerked against her bobbing lips, a soft whine escaping his throat that laced the normal deep groan he had. “L-Larisa… “ He moaned softly, his head fallen back as Miles slipped a little further to lay back completely again. His back arched, doing all he could to not give in to the desire to fuck her mouth to completion. He wanted to taste her, wanted to enjoy all of her, as much as she would allow him. His hand gripped her hair a little tighter, the weight of his arm pushing her down onto him in enjoyment. “I…ahhh… I need you up here… Now…” Whether she just climbed on top of him to ride her way to ecstatic bliss or she climbed up so her hips were positioned over his chest was up to her. Miles didn’t care either way. He was coming unraveled at the seams and he just needed her more and more. His voice was deep and sensual, a graveled growl out of his mouth as his hips flexed again in her mouth. Within that voice, was the hint of desperation. He needed her, more than words could express. “P-Please…”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Mar-23 11:50 AM
L-Larisa The way her name sounded on his lips then sent shivers right down to her very core, it was quivering and feel of need, not to mention how his body was responding to her, the way he quivered right there on the bed, how he couldn't keep still from what she was doing to him, she was loosing her own resolve to remain where she was, as much as she wanted to please him her own desire to please her self was growing to, she watched how he laid back the way his back arched of that bed and the taste of his salty pre cum in her mouth only made that insatiable need stronger, as much as she wanted him to finish in her mouth, she wanted him to finish inside her just as badly. I..Ahhh…I need you up here…now Those few words were all she needed to hear, she didn't know exactly know where he wanted her to be but she knew where she wanted to be, she released his length from her mouth feeling that small string of saliva follow her, her cheeks were rosy pink and flushed, her eyes dark and needy with the need to feel his length fill her up and bring her to the orgasm she so desperately needed to, she slid of his body only long enough so she could move those panties down, she wasted no time in tugging the rest of his jeans down to so they could fall on the floor to join the rest of the clothes she certainly didn't want him restricted by anything right now. .she climbed back up his body wasting no time to allow herself to be positioned right where she wanted to be, she hesitated though he used a condom the other night and she wasn't sure if he preferred it that way, her lips found his though kissing him hungrily her hips grinding down against his length as he slid so easily through the wetness that had built between her legs. "Do you need a condom? I'm on protective if that's all it was…tell me what to do.. I need you Miles and I can't wait to feel you inside you.." she whispered desperately against his lips hungrily kissing him between words easterly awaiting
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Miles King BOT 06-Mar-23 12:55 PM
As soon as her lip left his length, Miles let out a deep exhale, panting in relief for a moment. It was a moment he needed, as he wasn’t sure how much longer he could hold himself back. Each exhale came out as a heavy huff, followed by a quick inhale and on repeat it went. Just catching as much of his breath as she would allow, while she felt her body weight leave his. His desperation in his voice had worked at least in his favor for the moment, requiring Larisa to give him a breather otherwise he was sure he’d drain himself down her throat. And while that option wasn’t completely off the table, Miles wanted so much more than to finish without satisfying her too. She had been so wet before when he felt her grinding against his length; the least he could do was make that effort worthwhile. The clatter of his shoes and jeans falling to the floor was a welcome sound. His eyes opened slightly to watch her as he felt the bed move and her weight return to his legs and abs. She was careful in her approach, even though she did so quickly and without hesitation. He could already feel that tingle of need run through him when she sat herself over him again. Miles lifted his head to meet hers, closing the gap between them and taking her lips with a furious desperation. He moaned into the kiss feeling her hips shift and glide over him again, grinding her weight on the underside of his length that was all too willing and needing of it. ”Do you need a condom? I’m on protection if that’s all it was…” “Only if you want it. Otherwise…” he groaned into her neck, his hands holding around her waist a moment as he let himself buck against her hungrily. “It’s not… needed.” The only reason he’d worn one before was for her benefit. He wasn’t pure and he was sure she wasn’t either, and while he knew he was clean and clear, he didn’t know how her head would take it. In addition to that, Miles wasn’t ready to start a family quite yet, so not knowing if she was on protection or not, had
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driven his actions the night before. A more sensible man probably would have insisted regardless, but Miles was too flooded with testosterone, with emotion and desire to think too straight regarding this. He wanted her, to fill her deeply and completely.
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His hands explored her back, his palms pressing her against him tightly as she hungrily attacked his lips again. A gentle moan tickled on his tongue as he demanded entry to hers. That pink muscle sliding within to twist over hers and lure it out. She tasted amazing, even after just nearly sucking him completely off. When they pulled away again, Miles’ eyes were dark and lust driven. Pools of dark chocolate that peered into her blue hues with an unmistakable desire and need. For a moment his head thought about the condoms in his bag just in arms reach. He could grab one, it would be so easily, but for the life of him his hands wouldn’t move from resting against her hips.His body was making the decision for him, needing to feel her as raw as he could.
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“Cavalcami Agnellino. Voglio riempirti il ​​più profondamente possibile.” Ride me Little Lamb. I want to fill you as deep as I can go Miles groaned in a low seductive growl to her. He needed her, hard and deep and he’d do whatever it took to get that from her. Her body was too alluring, too enticing to him. Miles was powerless to refuse what she wanted just as he was at the mercy of his body’s desperate needs. His lips came to her neck, kissing and caressing against her skin again before his teeth found the triangular muscle that connected her shoulder to her neck. He dug in a little, enjoying the sensation of her flesh and pulling at it. When he released it wasn’t as dark but it was a soft purple color with teeth indentations around it. Miles let his tongue lick the area, before his lips closed to caress over it in reverence. “Ho bisogno di te. Per favore, Agnellino. Torturi il tuo Lupo facendolo aspettare così.” I need you. Please Little Lamb. You torture your Wolf making him wait like this He whispered darkly in her ear, breathless and needy etched over the delicate Italian words he used so carefully to express his feelings. To show just how much he needed her. His palms fell on her hips to help guide her where she needed to be, his bottom lip held gently between his teeth waiting for her to take him. All of him. The anticipation was torture, but one he would gladly do over, and over, and over for as long as Larisa wanted. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Mar-23 01:24 PM
His words filled her body with a shudder, to know that he didn't need one, she knew she was safe, she knew she was clean, she was on the shot and it was practically full proof she knew it was okay to do it this way, she just needed to know that he was perfectly happy with that to, his hands rolling against her body the deep way in which his fingers dragged down her spine and to her waist, there lips moving hungrily over one another their tongues dancing with one another in a sensual ritual that they were creating, she was hungry for him, hungrier then she had ever felt in her life and feeling his thick length rolling between those lips was practically causing her to tremor on top of him. Ride me little lamb I want to to fill you as deep as I can those words hit her hard, a whimper leaving her lips as his own moved down his neck those lips kissing over the flesh before he found a particular spot he liked those teeth coming out to sink into that spot , she gasped at the feeling one hand moving to grip into his hair a little keeping his head right there against her neck. I need you, please little lamb, you torturing your wolf making him wait like this she groaned at those words to hear the beg that came from his lips, the way his needy words rolled out. "come può questa agnellina negare un simile desiderio al suo lupo*" how can this little lamb deny such a wish from her wolf those words practically trembled out of her throat with her own need for him, she positioned herself better her hips lifting up using her knees to support herself, one hand was on his shoulder for more support whilst her other travelled the length of his chest to where his waiting length was, grasping that length she dragged it through her lips allowing it to drag through them a couple of times before she positioned it where she needed, she felt his thick head enter her a needy groan leaving her at the sensation already, she took a moment allowing herself to lower herself down slowly so
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she could adjust to the size of him, he wasn't exactly small! Her face showed the pure euphoria she was going through as she lowered herself all the way until he was in her completely, she gasped at the feeling she didn't move straight away instead taking a moment to savour the feeling of him within her walls. Her hands moved to rest on his chest, her fingers digging into the flesh of his muscles there, before she started to rock backwards and forwards, she sighed a small moan following at the feeling of it, his length already running over the sensitive walls within her. " Fuck….god you feel good…" she moaned her head tilting back a little her mouth parted as deep sighs left her, those Rocking motions soon started to pick up as did her moans which were growing a little louder and becoming more frequent. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Mar-23 01:55 PM
His fingers pulled at her skin, grasping her hard while she threaded her fingers through his hair to hold him right at her skin. Miles panted hot and heavy against her skin, desperate for her while she teased him between her legs. God how he just wanted to take her, hard and forceful like he had on his kitchen counter again. The gentle sounds she made, the moans and whimpers tickled his ears and begged him for exactly that but yet she hadn’t given him the reins yet. Hadn’t even tried. Miles was half tempted to roll them both over, pin her to the mattress and give it to Larisa like she likely had never gotten it before when her soft Italian seeped in a tremble into his ears. ”How can this Little Lamb deny such a wish from her Wolf..” “Good Girl…” Miles groaned into her neck, feeling her body shift and move so she could position herself exactly where she needed to be. Exactly where he wanted her. He could feel the heat of her sex when she took the length of him and dragged it through her lips. It sent a jerking motion, needy and hungry through his hips, wanting desperately to bury himself deep into that warmth. And then he felt it, his tip spreading her entrance to allow for the rest of him. Miles moaned slack jawed at the sensation. She was so tight and warm and wet. Everything felt a thousand times better without the safety net of a condom on, and Miles cursed himself for having had worn one the other night. He could have just asked, could have just inquired her feelings on the matter. Better safe than sorry… and the pay off is worth it’s weight in gold He thought, a gentle gasp pulled from his throat feeling him sink further and further within her depths. “I… Couldn’t agree… more..” He moaned gently at her, tilting his head back so he could look up at her a little better. She was beautiful, glowing in the sunshine that poured in through the windows and glistened on her fair skin. Her dark colored hair with it’s honey blonde highlights bouncing and catching
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the light as she began to rock back and forwards on him. Miles bit his lower lip watching her before he couldn’t help it much further. With his hands on her hips, he pulled her up a little off of his length, just a small amount, but enough to give his hips the room to move with her. Each time she would move forward he rocked his hips into her, pulling back when she rocked backwards to create a steady rhythm. She felt sensational, like her body was made to please him. It was put there just to let him enjoy her. Each pump he gave up into her, letting their hips collide together sent a chill through him. As she picked up her pace, he was quick to follow if not in speed but in intensity. His hips would come up harder each time. Hilting each time into her felt amazing, and Miles licked his lips watching her atop him. “That’s it… mmmm Keep going Larisa…” He groaned gently at her, encouraging her movements, wanting nothing more than for her to get everything she wanted. Miles surely wasn’t feeling left out in this, not in the least bit. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Mar-23 08:17 PM
God it felt so good to her, to have some stimulation, to feel him moving within her walls like he was now, each movement of her body backwards and forwards had those thick ridges on the side of his length hitting every sweet spot inside her, she had sex with a few men in her life but she could honestly say no man had driven her to the brink of ecstasy as fast as him, no one had her body behaving the way it was now for him, he was something our, sprawled out on that bed beneath her his muscular chest heaving with each pull of air he sent into his lungs, those deep chocolate eyes looking at her like she was the only damn thing that ever mattered to him…and god she loved it, she hoped he would never stop looking at her like this. Suddenly his hands took her hips and he repositioned her, her hands moved then her body tilting back just a bit so the palms or her hands could grasp his thighs to assist her in staying up, she gasped as he started to match her rrhym his hips slamming up into her causing the soft smack to bounce of the walls in the room, god it felt good and her moans showed it. The new position her her grinding right down on that sensitive spot with each thrust of her hips and each of his, deep breaths were already pulling into her lungs as those fingers dug into his thighs a little harder as that pace picked up again, she was a little quicker and harder matching those hard thrusts with some of her own, her head was tilted back her hair tickling the bottom of her spine as her body moved right there before his very eyes. " Fuck Miles….keep doing that…" she groaned enjoying the way he was thrusted up into her, if she was honest she wanted some much more, she wanted him to lose control Slam her down onto bed and show her exactly what she had done to him, her body yearned for nothing more then for him to take her like he did the other night, he felt incredible the warm breeze from the balcony hit her skin causing small goosebumps to rise against her fram
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e, those nipples hardening almost instantly at the temperature change, her mind was whirling with the pleasure she was feeling from both their actions, she hoped at least he was enjoying himself to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Mar-23 09:00 PM
Enjoying himself was an understatement. The look on his face was euphoric, everything about her turned him up to ten and he had to do everything he could not to just take her for the ride of her damn life. Though honestly, the more he went and the harder he shoved himself into her, the more he thought she’d really like that. The sounds she made echoed in the villa and it took him right back to that kitchen. He could almost see the black marble against her, the heat of the oven at his back, the smell of the spices just a few feet away. The sea breeze knocked Miles for a loop, sending him right back to the glistening beauty bouncing up and down on top of him. The sunshine gleamed over her hair for just a moment when a breeze blew the branches of a tree out of its way, giving those soft highlights in her hair more of a honey blonde color against the dark brunette. ”Fuck Miles… keep doing that…” Why would he stop? Feeling her insides hug and squeeze at him without the constricting rubber from before was the best damn feeling he’d ever had. She felt amazing, wet and warm and so inviting of him. His hips would thrust harder, needing to bury himself deep into Larisa, as far as he could go. Compelled to reach the depths of her if only to hear her moan out his name again. To hear her gasp and groan and sing those songs of encouragement that made his body quiver and threaten to steal every bit of strength he had. “Th-That’s it.. God Larisa… R-right the-” Miles was losing himself in the feeling, a sparkling sheen of sweat dancing across his skin due to the humidity of the area and the exertion. He just wanted to pound her harder, bring her to heaven by going through a lust filled hell. But he couldn’t finish what he was going to say to her. In his ecstasy haze, the sun shone brilliantly against her again, remaining for longer and his head mistook the beautiful woman he was taking to heaven for someone completely different. The heavenly rays had bounced off her beautiful
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hair bouncing in that ponytail and all Miles saw was a brilliant sunshine blonde. He faltered for just a moment, blinking up at her a moment before deciding in that split second that he couldn’t have her in the sun’s glare anymore. His face screwed up a little, grimacing at the effort but he wasn’t going to lose this feeling. Not like this. “Hang on.” He growled at her, not giving her much choice in the matter. His hands gripped her hips tightly, before wrapping around her body and pulling her against him. In the same fluid movement, Miles rolled them both over until he was sufficiently on top of her. His legs spread wide under her thighs, a satisfied expression on his face even in its intensity. The sun couldn’t touch Larisa here, and turn her hair anything but brunette. He’d give her just a moment to register the change in position, take a breath or two before his hands moved back to her hips in order to start up again. Right where they’d left off. Though now Miles could move out further and slide in harder with the additional leverage, something that made him pant slack jawed at the amazing sensation of it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Mar-23 09:54 PM
The moans were rolling out of Larisa in a heated mess of sounds, she was losing herself on top of him, the feeling of him matching her thrusts, the way his hands grasped the flesh of her hips was sending her crazy, her chest was heaving with the deep heavy pulls of air she was tugging into her lungs, her own body was glistening, the warm sun playing havoc on her skin coming through that open balcony lighting her up like a beacon on top of him, god he just felt felt so good, and the way she rolled her hips down with each thrust was rolling her sensitive nerve in just the right way, god she could feel it building it was so close…she just knew it. Hang on… His sudden growl distracted her thoughts her eyes moving down to him before she felt his hands grasp her and tug her down against his chest, her hands moved a little uncoordinated at the speed he pulled her down, they instantly came up to wrap around his neck her legs tightening round the side of his body before he suddenly turned them, she groaned at the feeling her body being flipped from one position to a next , her back now flush against those messy sheets beneath them , her hands grasped his neck holding him tightly before those hips started up again. She gasped at the new position, feeling his hips driving into her properly now had a deep moan leave her lips, god he felt so good like this, his length hitting new heights within her, her fingers dug into his neck as her legs coiled around his muscular waist to hold him there, the new sensations rolling through her was pure ecstasy the snaps of his hips hitting her own grinding on that spot she needed him to. " Oh fuck…Miles…don't stop…" she growled into his ear, those deep tingles were pushing through her body letting her know how close she was to hitting that sensational high, the one she had been searching for " God I'm so close…fuck…" she groaned her words a trembled mess of desire and need, her own hips moving a little to heighten that feeling, gri
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nding her self down onto him in a attempt to push that pleasure even higher…god he was incredible . @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Mar-23 10:29 PM
The change in position did two very important things for Miles. One, it allowed him to drive hard into Larisa and feel every part of her in a deeper and more satisfying way. For another, he was able to focus his attention on the beautiful woman sprawled beneath him and not the one that came as a phantom of the light. Quickly forgotten for the curves and moans and gasps of the woman beneath him. And she was delectable. A treat that he couldn’t get enough of. ”Oh fuck…Miles… don’t stop…” He didn’t plan to. Miles was a selfish man, wanting all of her and everything she could possibly give to him. He didn’t ask for it, but demanded it. With his palms holding her hips, he rolled her hips with her against him. That familiar heat built up in his chest, sinking to his abdomen and pulling on that spring. Miles was about ready to explode, the only reason he hadn’t given in to that building feeling was he needed her satisfied. He needed her enjoyment. Nothing was hotter than a woman losing control all around him to Miles. Their hips colliding made loud slapping sounds in the villa, the bed rocking back and forth with the effort that Miles put in.
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Her moans and cries of delight were difficult to ignore. He enjoyed the sound, lived to hear her louder and stronger it seemed, leaning down as he continued that pace. Miles was a panting mess, breathing in and out through and open mouth that at times would kiss at her neck, her collarbone, her shoulder, the top of her breast, anywhere that her skin became accessible to him. ”God I’m so close…fuck…” “L-Larisa…Come for me…Let go Little Lamb…” he growled into her ear, begging her as he groaned into the feeling of her. He was damn close, that need for release growing stronger and stronger. As if the volcano was on the verge of erupting and Miles wasn’t sure how much longer he could keep it from happening. That dusting of perspiration along his skin gleamed in the sunshine. Miles was on the brink of losing control, what little of it he had left, plowing into her like she was the last thing on the planet he could take. His face showed the elation clearly, the desire and intensity that he had for her. Those dark pools watching her with unfettered attention. She was beautiful, the most perfect being he’d ever laid his eyes on. And she belonged to him. Miles couldn’t be convinced otherwise, as nothing else mattered. It was just Larisa and him, there wasn’t even anyone or anything out of that villa room. The balcony didn’t exist, nor the living space or the pool. Just the two of them, that rocking bed in that brightly lit room. He could feel that pull, that pressure building and suddenly his head remembered how raw they were at the moment. “Larisa….I’m fucking close… “ It was his attempt to ask her, to warn her perhaps more like it. He would only have a moment to make the decision. Miles knew what he wanted, but as a gentleman he wanted what she wanted too. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Mar-23 06:33 AM
Larisa could barely breathe, each hard smack he delivered to her she felt like her lungs were burning the sound of those hips colliding with one another resounding in her ears along with the banging of the bed as it shifted under those heavy thrusts he was delivering to her, her eyes were ringing with the hard thump of her chest, her body felt like it was on fire, the small sheen of sweat covering her matching and colliding with his, her hands dug into his back as those ankles pulled against the backs of his legs to keep him as close as she could. His lips sent that raging fire even deeper in her soul, feeling them peppering her skin along her collar and breasts combined with the heavy pants was sending her crazy, groans left her that she couldn't control loud heavy groans of delight, his heated whisper of encouragement did nothing to settle that deep ache in her groin which grew with intensity with every single thrust he delivered to her , her eyes were heavy but when he lifted them to gaze at her she couldn't pull them away from him, she wanted him to see the Euphoria dance over her face when he finally pulled her over that edge , god she was close…so close she could feel her body growing tense, that same feeling she had last night rushing within her about to spill even harder then last time she was sure. " Miles…fuck I…" God she wanted to say so much then, how he was making her feel, how good her entire body felt with the weight of him against her, how good he fslf grinding so deep within her walls but nothing come out, instead she tensed even more, one hand digging into his hair her other hand clutched his forearm those fingers digging in as a wave of intense pleasure rushed right to her very core, she was silent for a moment, even her breath stilled before she finally released a cry, much similar the one the night before, it echoed of the walls, as he finally pulled her over that delicious edge her body quivering beneath him with each pulse she felt from he
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r inner walls making him feel so much tighter within those walls, the sensitivity driving her almost insane each inch of her body quivered with the intensity of it, her body didn't loosen if anything she clung to him harder, perhaps silently begging him to give it to her like she knew he wanted to, she wanted him to finish there , wanting to feel that delicious pulse of his length when he did. 'D-Dont…S-top…" she tried to whisper out her words a trembling mess urging him to reach the same heights that he just brought her to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 07-Mar-23 07:18 AM
Who was this woman and where had she been hiding all this time? Miles had never been with someone who could handle just how hard he could really go. Always having to hold back, always told to go softer, be gentle, take it easy. Not her. The previous night she’d begged him for it harder, and now she was writhing on the bed underneath him, moaning and singing out the songs of passion into his ear, enjoying everything he was giving to her and more. It felt too good to be true. His hips would pull himself halfway to nearly fully out of her, only to drive right back in good and hard. It felt so good feeling her walls squeeze around the girth of him, the massaging sensation sending a tremble through him that he couldn’t get enough of. Miles could feel her heels digging into his back, pressing and hoping to keep him as close to her as she could. Each time he pulled himself out they dug further in and he grinned at the sensation. At how desperate she was to keep him there. His hands on her hips gripped her a bit harder, and for a moment he worried about bruising her before his mind was taken over by something far more urgent and intense, drawing his attention immediately. ”Miles…fuck I…” Miles didn’t really get the rest of that sentence. He didn’t need it. Her body was screaming at his body, speaking a carnal language that only they knew that drove his actions. The way her fingers dug into his hair sent a shiver down his spine. How her other hand held desperately to his flexed forearm for stability. But it was that serenade she let out, followed by an intense pressure that squeezed around him that told him all he needed to know. He tried, overwhelmed by her body quivering and begging him for everything he had. Miles couldn’t hold himself back anymore, try as he might. Feeling her tighten all around him was the last straw for him
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“F-Fuck..L-Larisa.” He moaned out, gasping as he swelled in her depths and drove himself deep. Miles held himself hard, as far as he could get. That tell tale jerk pulsed from him releasing himself within her. His eyes closed as they enjoyed the sensation of filling her up entirely, ruining her completely. His hips shook, and even after releasing as hard as he had, they seemed to have a mind of their own, gently continuing to grind into her in his release. Wanting to ride through her orgasm as he followed after her with his. His breath was ragged and deep, sounding like the engine of a train against the tracks as he tried to catch his breath. Those hands on her hips trembled but never released her. When he finally slowed enough that his hips just hilted into her and remained still, his palms quietly slid from her hips to underneath her and up her back. It allowed his arms to wrap around her as he slumped forward. Miles did his best not to just land on top of her but shifted so he came more to her side, his face buried in her neck. A shuddering breath fell from his lips dusting over her skin in the process. “D-Don’t move yet…. Just….stay…please…” His voice was deep and broken up by the way he attempted to get breath back into his lungs. His arms under and around her held her body gently against him. His abdomen would flex and convulse in pulses as his body came down from that high he’d driven her to. Miles just needed a moment, just to hold her and breathe her in before he’d get them cleaned up like he did before. Mostly so he could get feeling back into his thighs again if not for anything else. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Mar-23 07:45 AM
She Knew the moment he was about to finish, she felt the way his rocks became more urgent the way he seemed to swell even thicker within the confines of her walls, her body was still quivering beneath him from her orgasm when she felt his the rush of him filling her inner walls, she gasped at the sensation her hands continuing their hard grasp on him the way his hips ground against hers had her eyes practically rolling back into her head at the sensation it caused her, that orgasm hadn't finished and was still playing havoc on her body especially with the way he seemed Al intent on keeping it flowing within her walls, small gasps and groans left her at the way his hips ground down into her as he finished. Her body collapsed back against those soft sheets , the hands that were grasping him so hard released him Just a bit that hand that was clutching his hair went soft dangling over his shoulder instead, the hand that was grasping his arm fell to the bed beside her, her chest was heaving hard and fast as she attempted to catch her breath before she felt his body come down against her, his weight wasn't truly on her instead he was laying just to the side, the warmth of him spreading against her already heated frame, her hand over his shoulder moved then gently running those fingers through his hair as he laid against her, his heated whisper causing her to groan just a little trying to find the strength never mind breath wasn't coming to her straight away, instead she was focused on returning her body to a state in which she could even form a sentence, her heart was still racing , those nerves finally settling down enough so it didn't feel like a jittery mess. " I-If…Y-You…think I c-an even m-ove…Y-Youre wrong" she finally managed to get out, not that she cared about being there with him anyway, if anything she liked this, relishing in the afterglow with him laying against those soft sheets with her arm around him toying with his hair, if she was honest she could st
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ay like this all day, wrapped up in his embrace, he was incredible more then incredible, and she wished she had the strength to tell him how much she thought it, he was amazing in every single way , at least to her, it was like finally her prayers had been answered someone had finally come to save her from the hell she was in and she couldn't be more grateful, her breath stil a soft pant she tilted her head to the side pressing a soft kiss to the top of his head resting her chin there , closing her eyes as she allowed them to bask in this bliss for as long as he wanted them to.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Mar-23 07:57 AM
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Miles King BOT 07-Mar-23 08:39 AM
A tired chuckle fell from his lips at her, but he didn’t say anything further. The kiss to his head he felt and barely registered, his body shuddering under her touch like all his nerves were heightened. Truthfully, he could let himself slip unconscious if he really allowed himself to. If he thought that was a good idea. His eyes were heavily lidded, opening slightly to catch a glimpse of her. She was glorious, just perfect in every way. His arms pulled her a little more into him, his lips dusting over her neck in a soft gentle caress. “You’re incredible…” He whispered, soft and quiet against her skin. “Don’t know what a sinner like me… did to deserve… you.” There was a bit of truth in the words he said, as quiet as they were. His mind was clouding in that afterglow and it felt so good to just lay there with her. He could lay there the rest of the damn day using her as a warmer for him and holding her close to his chest. Though the world would require them to re-emerge eventually and as he came down from that euphoria, he was very sure they both could use a relaxing shower. For a while Miles just let himself breathe, let himself settle in next to her. After a few minutes he knew he’d need to let her up, he’d need to get up himself. It just felt so good having her toy with his hair and relaxing next to him. Miles thought he’d even like this without the sex exhausting them beforehand though he’d certainly never say no to it and find out. Delaying it as long as he could, Miles slowly moved an arm out from under her, letting his fingertips fall over her skin and run down her torso gently. His head lifted to better see her face as it went, those dark eyes heavy but watching her carefully. As his hand got to where the pair of them were joined together, Miles leaned forward to kiss her. It was gentle, a tender press of his lips against hers while his hand guided his softening length out of her. He held that embrace against her through the gentle groan that rolled throu
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gh him feeling the cooler air hit him. His hand came down softly to palm at her, holding against her but not in a forceful or demanding way. He just didn’t want what he had left deep inside her to leak out just yet. Slowly he pulled away from the kiss, leaving a few small ones along her jaw and neck as he went. “I’ll get you a cloth… in just a minute…” he murmured, wanting to pick her up like had done before, if only to cuddle close to her again. But he had had an easier time cleaning up then. This time there would be a bit of a mess he’d made and that had to be addressed first. A quiet chuckle played on his lips a little, his head shaking a little at the thought that had run through his head. “Hope you enjoyed your welcome to the Villas.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Mar-23 09:01 AM
You're incredible…. Those two words made a soft sigh leave her lips, her eyes closing as her hand continued that gentle stroke through his hair, feeling the soft locks beneath her fingers, she barely registered the other words he said her mind was roaring to life again , things returning that she wished they didn't , not now at least not whilst she was still wrapped in the naked bliss that she was now, she burride her nose into his hair feeling those soft kisses go against her neck was comforting, a comfort that she needed even if he didn't realise it. " I'm not that great Miles…." She whispered into his hair those eyes remained close as she held him, she felt a nervousness come over her, there " talk " they were going to have later, he would want to know..she knew he would.. and it scared her, scared her to know she was going to share it with him, and what he would think of her after…if he thought she was a monster, like she herself. She felt him shift her mind finally coming back to the presence her head moving of his own the hand stroking his hair gently danced down to the back of his neck, feeling his hand rolling up her bare skin sent a small shiver through her, her body still sensitive it seemed before their eyes locked together and suddenly nothing seemed as bad as it did a moment ago, those fingers toyed with the back of her neck lovingly stroking it before he came down to meet her lips and she met it with Just as much tender, Just as much care, that hand rolling around his neck to clutch his cheek, she felt his hand go down between them, felt himself slowly moving away from within her walls, the smallest of groans left her before he finally emerged from her warm confines his palm pressed against the area and she knew it was to simply stop her from making to much a mess, the thought causing those cheeks to flush a little, I'll get you a cloth.. in just a minute… She smiled towards him then before chuckling lightly that hand on his cheek moving to
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push some of the strays of hair from his face. " I can get myself to the shower you know…" she teased her voice playful, though she did wonder just how easily it would be for her to even walk there, but she knew she needed to, there was only so long she was going to hold that where it is and she certainly didn't want to make a bigger mess then she was sure she already had, his next words had her smiling even brighter. " It's the best welcome I've ever received…" she teased, allowing her head to tip back down she pressed a kiss to his lips one more time, groaning against his mouth as those lips moved over his a little sensual but not with the intent on initiating anything more than what it was, before she tipped back, her head resting against his for a moment. " Do you think you can at least help me stand? I don't think I'll be able to do that on my own…someone has rendered my legs useless…" she teased with the biggest grin on her face…god she wanted to stay like this forever. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 07-Mar-23 09:38 AM
”I can get myself to the shower you know…” “If you can do that.” He responded grinning a little at her in play. “Then I obviously didn’t fuck you hard enough.” There was a playful growl in his voice but it was very much just left over from the exertion the pair of them had participated in. Her fingers were light against his skin, brushing that hair from his face that hung heavy and messed. Her touch in general was a comfort, something he enjoyed and something that reminded him of their deal. It had slipped his mind, but her declaration before and how quiet she had been saying it jogged his memory. ”I’m not that great Miles…” Why would she think that? To him, he couldn’t find a flaw. At least not one that he didn’t like. Larisa was sassy, smart, playful and kind. Why wouldn’t she just accept the notion that he thought her amazing? That he thought she was perfect and incredible? Though this train of logic brought him to his own troubles. That flash of gold hair had spooked Miles during sex with Larisa, a quiet anger at himself and the image bubbling quietly beneath the surface. He was a man of his word, and he wouldn’t lie to Larisa. She deserved better than that. Better than him.
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“Of course…” He said softly to her, gingerly moving so that Miles could sit himself up. He kept his hand holding her core almost like he just enjoyed continuing to touch her as long as she would let him, let alone for the reason. Once he had gotten himself upright, he let that hand move away and glide down one of her thighs. Miles just enjoyed touching her, feeling her soft skin under his fingertips. He just hoped he’d still get the chance to. Quietly he backed himself off the bed and stood at the edge of it at her feet positioned between her legs. A place he thoroughly enjoyed visiting any chance he got it seemed. As gently as he could, he let his hands take hold of her ankles. His thumbs gently rubbed at the inside of her before he pulled her quickly into him. He was hoping to drag her to the edge of that bed, to press her against his abdomen.
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“Come here beautiful.” He said in a warm comforting purr. His hands directed her legs around him, wanting her to hold him as much as she could while he planned, despite her mentioning that she could get there himself, to carry her anyway. It meant he could hold her in his arms for longer, that she was safe and tucked away. While it surely was nice for her to be treated like royalty in this way, Miles did it for himself. It meant he could stay close. He could breathe her in for longer. Though if she truly insisted on walking herself to that bathroom, he certainly wouldn’t stop her. Part of him wondered if he should join her in that shower, or if she had had enough of him for a while and wanted the alone time. With his mind racing, unsure how they were going to have this talk, Miles let his hands move up her shins and down her thighs until they came to rest at her hips.
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“Are you sure you’ll be alright standing?” He asked though, asking more than that in his eyes as he looked down at her. He was content with showering alone if she wanted to, considering she wasn’t the only one with thoughts plaguing their mind. And something about a shower always helped one to think… @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Mar-23 09:59 AM
If you can do that, then I obviously didn't fuck you hard enough She laughed loudly at his words, those cheeks brightening at his tease and growl in her direction. He was ridiculous at times and highly inappropriate, but god she liked him, she liked him a lot, his smile his laugh his teasing words, the way he touched her and held her, the way he whispered such sweet words into her ear, how he looked at her like nothing else mattered, when he finally started to move her hand trailed down his cheek to roll down his chest those fingers gently dragging down the flesh of it before finally falling of him as he rose from the bed, she felt his hand leave the warmth of her core and travel down her thigh leaving a small shudder in his wake. She watched him as his hands caressed her like she was a fragile flower a act that made her chuckle thinking back to how he just took her, such a complete contrast between the two, she sighed as his hands moved to her ankles feeling his thumbs rubbing along the flesh there, it felt nice the way he was almost massaging them, before it suddenly stopped and she was dragged down that bed quicker then she could truly respond, she chuckled loudly her hair a mess behind her head from his actions causing it to sprawl out across the bed as he guided her legs to pull around his waist. Are you sure you'll be alright standing? His words brought a small smile to her face her body tilting itself up pushing of from her hands so they could come to curl around his neck, her lips instantly coming to press a soft kiss to his jaw, her nose nestling against the flesh of his cheek. " Hmm…I don't know, I might not be very safe, maybe you should carry me, and even stay with me, we wouldn't want me to have an accident…" she whispered against the flesh of his jaw, her body moving against his more to keep her self flush against him, she didn't want to shower alone, she didn't want any opportunity for those thoughts that had already begun to trickle throu
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Miles King BOT 07-Mar-23 10:27 AM
”I might not be very safe, maybe you should carry me, and even stay with me, we wouldn’t want me to have an accident..” “A simple No would have sufficed.” Miles said quietly to her. He sighed contentedly at the way her hands came up to curl around his neck. How her lips pressed softly against his jawline and how she nestled close to him. His arms came around to hold her to him, one on the small of her back while the other held just between her shoulder blades. The hand that held her lower back gently pressed her closer, wanting her as tight to him as he could manage. Aside from wanting to keep his mess from getting on the bed, Miles also just liked her being close and he had a sinking feeling that he wouldn’t get that after they’d cleaned up. That she wouldn’t want him near her anymore and it sent a feeling of unease through him.
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“Hang on tight, your majesty.” He teased her gently, securing his grip on her before leaning back and taking her with him. She was relatively light in his arms, something he didn’t mind holding, didn’t mind caring for. Slowly, he moved towards the on suite bathroom just on the other side of the room. He assumed it would have a larger shower that would fit the pair of them, and he wasn’t disappointed. Though not nearly as large as his bathroom at home, the shower was beautifully tiled in creams and gentle teals and white. It had a glass door enclosure to it and was easily big enough for the pair of them to comfortably stand inside it. There was even a bench inside the shower to sit down on if one wanted to just sit and let the water wash over them to relax. There wasn’t a bathtub in this bathroom, but he knew there was a soaking tub in the guest bath elsewhere. The last time that the pair of them had gotten into a bathtub together though he’d gotten washed in quite a different manner so the shower would certainly be preferred this time. “Give me just a minute, alright?” He said softly, kneeling a little so she could dismount from him easier. He didn’t want her to not feel secure getting down from his arms and not knowing how close the ground was. Once he knew that she was stable enough to stand, even giving her an arm to hang on to if she needed, Miles turned the shower on and let the warmth of the water fill the space. Miles held the door open to the shower that came through the pipes like rainfall just so she could check the temperature herself and step inside. He wouldn’t be far behind her, taking a seat on the bench to let the water wash over him like the cleansing rain it felt like. There were a few different soaps in different scents as well as shampoos and conditioners. Seems that Caprese hadn’t known what Miles preferred when he showered, so she just bought a few and left them there for him to choose and enjoy.
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Miles, didn’t want to bring it up, his head tilting back a little and his eyes closing in thought. He was nervous, not wanting to divulge to her what he was sure she likely already knew. He just hoped that when it would come out, that she would believe him. That she would be open to his side of the story. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Mar-23 10:51 AM
A simple no would have sufficed She grinned at his words, her nose nuzzling against his lower jaw taking in the sweet scent of him. " It would of done, but that would of been to easy…" she whispered against his flesh, those arms around his neck locked into his neck, ensuring she felt secure against his frame, feeling him bringing her even closer was the best feeling, the warmth of him engulfing her entire frame was comforting, his natural scent offering her a escape from reality from everything that was whirling around in her head, she closed her eyes feeling his hands and arms go around her body before he lifted her of that bed, her legs locked around his waist to keep her self steady in his arms, her head remained in the crook of his neck , she felt so weightless in his arms, mentally and physically. Her head did dip out of the crook of his neck when they stepped inside of that bathroom, her eyes peering around at the glorious bathroom, it was beautiful in a very minimalistic way, his words rang out and she nodded holding him a moment more until he bent down her legs cautiously left his waist carefully putting her feet down on the floor, not realising perhaps the true extent of how bad her legs would be, they felt like jelly, they gave a soft tremble as she hit the floor her hands removed from his neck but she did indeed hold his arm just to get her self adjusted, thankfully it didn't last long and the feeling soon returned to her legs just in time to hear the sprays of the shower bouncing of those glorious tiles, her hand dipped under the water feeling the warmth carasse her palm she wasted no time in stepping in, the water hitting her like a heavy rain shower but it felt extremely comforting . She closed her own eyes not paying much mind to Miles yet, her own head dipped up to feel the water spraying over her face, her mouth parted a little feeling those water droplets bouncing of her lips and skin, her hands coming up to pull her now wet hair from her f
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ace, her mind going back to those thoughts that plagued her back in that bedroom, what she had to tell him and how he would respond to what she had done, those eyes closed a little tighter at the thoughts but then by doing that those images that had haunted her for months came rushing back causing her eyes to soon snap open again , a deep sigh leaving her lips dipping her head back down that's when she finally caught him, sitting against that bench seeming deep in thought himself, they needed to talk…she knew that…they both had things they needed to get of their chest, and maybe it would be best to get it over with…it scared her, it did. But maybe talking about it might help, she had never told anyone what had happened, not even Connor knew the truth. She watched him for a moment until she saw him shift , she directed her eyes away if she looked at him now she knew she would question him, and right now wasn't the right time..she wanted to enjoy the shower, enjoy basking in the warmth she still felt from the moment they just shared, she was silent she hadn't said anything to him since she stepped inside that shower because she worried where her line of her words might take her, so instead she said nothing instead going through the small array of shower gels that was there picking one she wanted before she opened it with the intent of washing herself, as soon as this was finished, she needed to talk, she kept everything in for so long it was slowly eating her alive and she didn't think she could keep it in any longer, and it didn't look like he could either. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 07-Mar-23 11:20 AM
While Miles allowed her to have first dibs on whatever shower gel or soap she preferred, he merely sat there on that cool tile bench. Letting the water fall over his face and chest and down his front. His mind was racing but at the same time was still. The memories flooded his eyes and the pain of it stung worse than anything imaginable. How long had it been? Six or Seven months now? Miles had honestly lost track. The days had run together for him and up until recently it hadn’t mattered to him. Part of him almost wanted to get it over and done with. Let her find out just how much of a monster he was so she had the opportunity to leave. Tear off the bandaid quick and dirty, just to get it over with. It was fun while it lasted I guess… But the thought of losing Larisa made his chest ache. He’d never felt so complete before, and the idea that she would hate him just like everyone else, made him furrow his eyes gently like he was enduring being stabbed slowly.
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The gentle scent of the shower gel hit his nose and Miles stirred finally, taking a deep breath and grabbing his own shower gel in a more earthy scent. She wasn’t looking at him, and Miles couldn’t bring himself to look at her. The shower was done in silence, the pair of them standing close enough to touch but feeling like they were thousands of miles apart. Might as well be on different planets. It was the quiet that bothered him now. He knew they needed to talk, and despite any delay tactics he could employ to keep from doing just that, Miles knew it was an inevitability that they would need to let these thoughts out. Several times he thought he might just out and say it. That he might just tell her there in the warmth and comfort of the shower, but each time his words caught in his throat and he just couldn’t say it. Too ashamed and too scared of what she would think of him. Of how she would react to knowing what he had kept close to his chest for months. What had nearly ruined him and still haunted him if he thought about it too much. It had been why he had taken up drinking during the day. Something, anything to dull the pain so he could move on with his life, move on with his business. Move on from the memories.
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Before he knew it, he had lathered and rinsed himself at least twice over and recognized that he was thoroughly clean enough. Even if he couldn’t get the filth that he felt off of him. He couldn’t stand the silence any further, hating the quiet of the shower that echoed around the room in melodic rain droplets. “I know we need to talk…I’ll wait for you in the room.” Was all he said. It was low and gentle in his tone. A quiet apprehension to say the words at all playing at his lips. Miles was first out of the shower, draping a towel for her over the door handle so it wouldn’t get wet on her when she was done. He took his own and strode out of the bathroom without her. Without another word. His eyes down to the floor, unable to even look at her. When she was finished, she would find him sitting on the edge of that bed, his hair dripping a little down his face and the towel still wrapped around his waist. He had his phone out and in his hand just waiting patiently for her. Idly he’d light up the screen and then close it again, just to light it up a few moments later. Miles felt lost, even though he knew the path was right in front of him and it didn’t fork down the road. His gaze remained on the floor just long enough until he would realize she had come out, glancing up to her and in an attempt to go back to the playful fun from before, his lip curled into a quiet faint smile at her. It wouldn’t last, as if it was too heavy for him to keep on his face for long, allowing it to fall as he waited. “Well…Ladies first I suppose…”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Mar-23 12:05 PM
The silence in the shower was deafening she hated it this , hated how this silence seemed to stretch between them, both of them so lost in there only private thoughts, she felt like she was suffocating under the sprays of that shower, his body was right there basking in the warmth of the water and yet she felt like they were a million miles away, she felt like they could be on opposite sides of the world, her hands carelessly washed over her frame she wasn't even paying much attention to what she was doing, her mind plagued with so much, her own thoughts the wonder of his own, it was enough to swallow you into a pit of darkness, a place she had spent so long in… I know we need to talk… his words distracted her from his thoughts, her mind finally returning to the present, she gazed towards him, swallowing that lump in her throat before she nodded slowly towards him, they had she knew that, he needed to understand why she hadn't left him, why she stayed with a man who didn't give her everything she needed, everything she wanted..he needed to understand, and for him to do that she knew she had to tell him, she barely registered he had left her head dipped against that shower wall taking a deep breath, what would he think of her? Would he hate her? Would he think she was a terrible person? Probably because you are… Her mind tortured her again, that self loathing hatred she had for her self coming through strongly then as she quickly took a deep breath before finally pushing herself of the cool tiles, her hand trembling as it came to switch that shower of, she stepped out running that towel through her hair before wrapping it around her slender waist stepping into the room she saw him waiting there on the edge of the bed, she she wanted so desperately to wrap herself in his arms beg him not to make her tell him, but she had to..she knew she did.. Ladies first… A trembling breath left her lungs stepping forward cautiously so she could sit on that bed to, she kne
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w she wouldn't be able to stand already, her hands were trembling, clutching them together in an attempt to keep them steady deciding to start from the beginning, if she was going to tell him, he needed to know everything, he needed to know who Connor was before all this.
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" Connor wasn't always like he is now, he was at one point a very successful man, he owned his own accountancy firm Johnson Accountancy limited, I don't know if you heard of them, he was driven by work, he was passionate about his work, its one of the reasons I loved him so much, we both had such dreams and ambitions we just..worked…" she whispered gazing down at her hands swallowing again those fingers still trembling within the tight grasp she had on them. " Things were…great between us, we moved into his parents house whilst we saved for a deposit for a house they were…the most caring loving people, they showed me nothing but care and compassion, they treated me like a daughter…they treated me better then my own parents did, i loved them so much…" her lips were trembling now sucking back those tears that were threatening to fall already from her eyes, she closed them in a attempt to steady her self. " I was going for a promotion at work, something I had been working on for months, god I work so hard on that presentation, that day I was running late I wasn't as organised as I normally was, I was at work when I realised I had left my disk drive at home that had my entire presentation on, I couldn't leave the office I had so much I needed to get ready , I tried to call Connor to see if he could get it for me but he didn't answer, I tried so many people Miles…so many and none of them answered, In the end I called them…" her voice was trembling now as she spoke her nerves rattling so hard in her chest it was making it harder to breath. " They didn't want to do it, they weren't confident drivers, but I..I begged them, I begged them to do this for me, despite there pleas they didn't want to, I didn't stop.." she whispered closing her eyes again as if she was reliving the whole moment again. " I kept begging and begging until eventually they agreed, said they would run it up to me…god I felt such relief that they would, I ended the call and carried on getting ever
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ything I needed ready, a hour past….then more time and they hadn't turned up my meeting was about to start and they hadn't arrived, I had to…I had to cancel, I was.. god I was so angry, I tried to call them and there phone was of I left such a awful voice mail I…" a tear slipped through then her hand quickly coming to swipe it away. " I thought they simply decided not to come, that they let me down.. I was furious …hurt that they would do that to me…and then.."
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She was trembling more then her eyes glistening with those tears as she finally opened them gazing down still not able to meet his eyes afraid what she would see looking back. " C-Connor called me,.H-he said the police called him, T-They had been in a accident and he was going to St Luke's hospital I…god I couldn't breath, I felt sick to think I had hurt them, I ran out of that office so fast into my car I don't even remember how I got there, one moment I'm driving the next I'm there, I headed to the department he told me he was at…I….I didn't even get through the door and I could hear him screaming…" those tears started to fall now her resolve to hold them in had faded , they bounced of her hands, her chest rising and falling with the deep breaths she was taking, she felt like she couldn't breathe properly knowing what she was about to tell him. " When I walked in, he was on the floor…a crumbled mess screaming at the doctor to do something…anything…" her words were a trembling mess as she spoke now . " They….they died , they got hit by a truck….the damage was so severe the doctors couldn't do anything to save them I…" she broke down truly now her arms wrapping around herself in an attempt to keep herself steady. " I didn't want to do, I just stood there…I was in shock I couldn't believe this was happening.. " her hand came to her face then in a attempt to remove those tears from her face. "C-Connor he….he couldn't face going to…identify them, so he…he asked me to….I went into that room, there bodies..there lifeless bodies there together on those beds…it still fucking haunts me now.. " she was shaking so bad now she could barely keep still. " I Stood there staring at them for the longest of times, none of it felt real, I felt like it was a bad dream and I was going to wake up, but I never did..they were dead…because of me " she trembled out her bottom lip quivering at her pathetic attempt to keep her self steady. " After that everything was such a blur, Connor
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he….he broke down, he was such a mess, he was drinking…he did drugs he…his company collapsed the man I fell in love with was no longer there, he was Just a empty shell, he…he lost everything…everything Miles…" she couldn't keep it together now her body shuddering even harder as more tears fell from her eyes. " It was All my fault, all of it..I did this to him…I killed them, I killed them…" she trembled out before she truly broke down her hands coming to cover her face afraid if she looked at his face she would see him looking at her like the monster she knew he was, she hated her self…despised her self for what had happened and it was clear to see even now she was struggling with it, she had never forgiven herself and she didn't think she ever would, she was responsible for Connors suffering, all of it…and she hated herself for it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 07-Mar-23 01:10 PM
Miles remained relatively quiet the entire time that Larisa spoke. He didn’t interrupt, nor did he try to touch or hold her. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to, it was more he didn’t want to upset her more. As the story unfolded in front of him, it began to make sense why she was so attached to Connor. Why she felt so guilty about being with him when she didn’t love him anymore. That guilt from one mistake was holding her to him. And that wasn’t even her fault. Even Miles could see that. As she started to sob harder, Miles couldn’t take it much longer. Seeing her so distraught over this was killing him slowly and painfully. As gently as he could, Miles put his hand over her shoulder. His palm quietly fell up and down her back a few times, trying to be comforting while she went over everything that had happened to her. In a way, he understood exactly where she was coming from. He understood that pain, and that sorrow and the guilt. “Larisa…” He said slowly, his other hand coming forward to try and wipe away her tears. When it was clear she was still struggling, Miles did the only thing he felt he could do. The only thing that made sense to him. His arms came around and he wrapped her in a hug. It wasn’t tight, she certainly could pull away if she so wanted to, but Miles did hope that his embrace would help her.
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“It’s not your fault…” He said gently into her ear, his hand continuing to stroke up and down her back. It was clear to Miles that the guilt was unfounded. It wasn’t Larisa’s fault that Connor’s parents weren’t confident drivers. That a truck hadn’t paid attention where it was going. That they had gotten into a collision with it and lost their lives. She had called everyone she knew, and had done everything she could for her job, for her career, something that Miles recognized was incredibly important to her. Larisa couldn’t control the fact that others, even Connor, hadn't answered their phones. That she had needed help and no one was around to help her. Unconscious of it, Miles gently rocked her, trying to settle her tears and comfort her. He should have gone first. He should have told her what plagued him. Then she would still feel this guilt… Sighing as he knew that would be right, he just waited for as long as it would take and as many times as he would have to say it for Larisa to calm down and settle again. Every so often telling her the same thing, over and over. “It’s not your fault… You’re not to blame Agnellino… You did nothing wrong…” His mind fell to Connor and the daggers he had glared at Miles on Larisa’s way out of the door. It made more sense to him now. Connor was using his guilt, using his grief to hold Larisa captive. He probably reminded her every day how his parents would still be alive if it wasn’t for her, and the idea of that made Miles’ blood boil.
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“You are no murderer…” He said gently, lifting her head softly to kiss her forehead. Those dark eyes fell over her blue ones, red and puffy with her tears. “It was an accident… and that voicemail was a mistake, nothing more. You shouldn’t give yourself a life sentence with a man who doesn’t love you and is keeping you there for his own grief.” His hand came up to wipe one last tear from her face, feeling himself like he was dirtying her. That he had ruined her, marked her as his and therefore cursed her. Slowly, Miles got up from the bed, he couldn’t sit next to her anymore. It wasn’t for what she had said, but what he was going to say. “You’re no murderer…” He said again, looking at her with eyes filled with regret and sorrow. “I am.” He waited for a moment, let her get to a point where she was ready to listen however long it took. Only a select few of his staff knew the finer details of this, and for Miles it was painful to bring up in the first place. Swallowing thickly, and letting out a dejected sigh Miles began talking. Reliving those moments over and over again.
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“It was about a year ago when this all started. I was newly made the CEO of King’s A&I. My father handed the reins over to me and I was eager to get started. I hired a few staff and we started seeing profits almost immediately.” A small smile came to his face as the memory of it flashed over his eyes. “And then I hired… her…” His tone fell a little, and his brow furrowed, trying not to scowl at the memory. “Her name was Melody Conrad. She was beautiful, smart and funny. She was my personal assistant and we hit it off great. She worked hard and kept everything organized for me. She was there for me when the company took a nosedive and celebrated when we came back out of it. I…” Miles paused, the words catching in his throat and he turned from Larisa for a moment. He couldn’t look at her for this. “I loved her. With everything I have I did Larisa. I wanted to give her everything…and I thought she loved me too… “ His face grew angry but he kept the thoughts and the outburst of frustration remain simmering in his gut. He wouldn’t shout, just pause to give himself a moment to think. “We dated for a few months…and… I bought a ring…” The sentence sounded painful to say, like Miles hated the idea of even mentioning it.
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“I had it planned… we were going to go to Switzerland over the holidays. I had rented out a cabin in the woods… I thought it would be romantic, proposing to her with the Christmas lights and the mistletoe.. And the snow…I went to surprise her, but when I knocked on the door with flowers and everything… Her Husband answered” The sheer hatred in those last three words were palpable. Miles could feel the hairs on the back of his neck rise in irritation thinking about that man and how he’d answered the door. His face turned to Larisa, just for a moment, the pain and hurt in his eyes shining in those dark chocolate pools. “I didn’t know. I had never known… She’d never said she was married… I never would have pursued her had I known… I was so hurt and upset, I let her go about six or so months ago when this happened. I couldn’t work with her anymore. She went to the press…” He scoffed a little at this next part, his legs moving to force Miles to pace back and forth in front of Larisa, unable to keep himself still. “Said that I was the one who tried to ruin her marriage. Forced her to fuck me. Damn near accused me of raping her. I Never would have done that! Ever!” He growled, not realizing his volume was rising in the hurt and pain he had experienced from this one woman. “I tried to set the press straight, Larisa. That I hadn’t known she was married. That I never knew. But they didn’t even print the fucking story. I thought I was going to lose everything. My reputation was ruined, over one mistake… but that wasn’t even..” Miles paused, shaking his head as he exhaled deeply. “That’s not even the worst… After the story ran and I saw King’s A&I’s stock begin to plummet… I called my mother. I just wanted to talk to her. She was always supportive to me…taught me how to treat a lady…”
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Miles stopped dead in his pacing, his eyes glaring at the ground as he did his best to keep the tears from welling in his eyes. Keep going… almost there… He told himself, letting another shattered breath escape him before he would continue on. “I told her not to come over. It wasn’t safe… there were too many paparazzi… She didn’t listen… She came by the penthouse anyway.. I went downstairs to meet her…and…That man shot her. Thinking he had a shot at me…” Miles finished, closing his eyes tight, his fists in balls of anger and pain and despair. He could still see that night so clearly, his mother getting out of her car. It was raining, and she was wearing her bright white coat with the fur trim she loved so much. Her dark hair had been tied up in a bun with curls that hung around her elegant face. Miles had just stepped out of the door, when they had heard something in the darkness. Miles remembered seeing the gleam of the gun against the warm lights that fell out of the lobby of the apartment building, but what he saw most was the red that splashed the ground when his mother stepped in front of him. He could still feel her body heavy in his arms, hear the commotion of the paparazzi taking pictures and apprehending the shooter. He could still see the blood that stained his hands and trickled out of his mothers lips and down her neck. Miles had screamed for help, for anyone to do something, and thankfully one of the reporters called the police and an ambulance. Miles nearly crashed his car chasing the ambulance down, walking into the hospital where she had been checked in with blood covering his suit and shirt.
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“This… is what the world saw… and because of my actions, because I mixed business and pleasure…My mother was killed right in front of me…I killed her Larisa.. She came to comfort me and my broken heart… and she died for her effort.” That was why he didn’t dispute the press anymore. He let them run their stories, and endured through them. He never complained, never whined or raged over them. He let them run and said nothing. Never let them see that they got to him. Because if he didn’t react, if he didn’t give them the satisfaction… then maybe he could find redemption for hurting the one woman in his life that loved him, and lost her life doing so. Quietly, Miles tossed his phone to her, a pair of articles easily able to be read to show exactly what had been said. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Mar-23 01:56 PM
Larisa She heard her name barely over the sobs that were raining out of her into the otherwise quiet room , emotions she had been holding in for so long were pouring out of her in great waves that she could barely hold it together anymore, she didn't remove her hands from her face, she was to scared, to scared to see his face scared he would judge her, he would hate her for what she had done, for what she truly believed was her fault, she hated her self for what had happened, hated the pain and suffering she had brought to so many because she was selfish…selfish and thinking about her self, she resented her self and it showed. She suddenly felt the warmth of his arms coming around her pulling her in and she was powerless to stop her arms from wrapping around him and pulling him into her, she didn't feel she deserved it, she didn't feel she deserved the comfort from him but her body was in desperate need of it and having him that close it was to hard not to will herself to take in, her arms wrapped around him, her body shuddering as tears fell against his bare chest those fingers pressing into his bare back to try and silence those sobs. It's not your fault… " Yes it is…it is it I hadn't of called them, if I didn't beg them they wouldn't of come…this wouldn't of happened and connors life wouldn't be a mess like it is now…" she sobbed against his chest, his warm embrace was helping, she always did feel so much more settled when he was around, he brought something back to her that she had been missing for so long and having him comforting her like this, whispering his words of comfort Into her ear made those sobs quiet a bit, the gentle rocking brought her more comfort her arms holding into him like he was a pillar of strength that she needed right then. She felt his hand come to lift her chin up, her eyes red and puffy with tears her cheeks flushed from all the tears , feeling his lips come against her forehead she released a shattered breath, somehow it f
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elt better to get it all out, like a small weight had been lifted.. she had told no one about this, not a single person, only Connor knew and somehow speaking to Miles and seeing the comfort he was desperately trying to give to her made her feel better…made her feel safe…" I know…" she whispered and she did but what else could she do? Compel him to more grief and despair? Watch him crumble away like he watched his parents? She could barely live with the grief of what she had done to him…how could she possibly live with herself if anything happened to him.
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You're not a murderer… her eyes caught his then and she saw the sorrow and despair behind them, it made those brows flicker a little in wonder and what he was going to say. I am… Those brows knitted together even more before he stood up from that bed and she followed him already she could see the despair in his face as she waited for him to tell her what it was he wanted to share, she listened as he told his story, how he first got appointed to be the CEO his face seemed so thoughtful then before he mentioned her…Melody… she felt her breath catch in her throat at the name, so that's why the reporters mentioned her she said quietly as she listened her hands clenched on her lap to hear how much he loved her, how he wanted to marry her, her face distorted in sadness for the man, she didn't even know what else he was going to say and yet she already knew it wasn't going to end well…
When he mentioned what she did she felt a anger spike so deep within her chest it almost made her breathless, how could she do that to him? How could she make a fool out of him and then go and spread such hateful damaging lies, she felt her hands trembling in her lap but not for her own emotions like earlier, this was a pure hatred for a woman she had never met for treating this man who had only ever showed her such tenderness and care in such a vindictive and callous way, How could someone do that to him? How could someone be so heartless….but then she saw his face change and her own demeanour changed with it. She felt tears pooling in her eyes to hear what had happened, to hear what had happened to his mother which caused her heart to break what felt like a million times over, and hearing him blame himself had her shaking her head " Miles…" she whispered her words trembled from her lips before he tossed his phone to her, she grasped it in her hand pulling it up to trsd the articles he had shown her, her eyes reading over each painful detail, about what was published about his
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mother she couldn't handle it anymore, tears fell from her eyes only this time it wasn't for her, it was for him. She got up from that bed and made her way over to him. " Miles…" her hand grasped at his arm in a attempt to pull him round if he resisted she simply moved herself round to face him, her hands coming to grasp his cheeks " Look at me….Miles…." She whispered desperately trying to get him to meet her eyes and if he did hers would be full of sorrow and sadness for the man, seeing his own eyes pooling with tears made her own tears fall more. " D-Dont …D-Dont you dare stand there and blame yourself for this, you are not a murderer Miles…he Is and so is she…" her words may have trembled but there was anger pouring out of her to, anger for what she had done to him, angry for betraying his trust for hurting him in such a way and then causing everything that unfolded after it, she couldn't stop her self wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him in, her arms so tight she gave him no room to try and move away unless he truly forced her to. " I'm so sorry…I'm so sorry, but this is not your fault none of it, you should not blame yourself for this, none of this is your fault, none of it…" she whispered into his ear trying her best to comfort him in the only way she knew how, her hand went to his hair trailing through those thick locks in a desperate attempt to show him she didn't think any different, how could she? She didn't believe those articles, she didn't believe those lies, she believed him she trusted him with all that she was and had. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 07-Mar-23 05:01 PM
Miles wasn’t there. Lost In the memory of the night he lost everything. His body was in Italy, naked in a towel with a woman that made his heart leap more than he had ever known but his mind was stuck in the past. To that night where all he saw was the end of his family. Where his arms felt heavy with her body wrapped in them. He could still feel the weight of the suit he wore, soaked in the rain as he sank to the ground to hold her. The last things she said were words he’d said many times over. Even told Larisa twice these same words. ”You did nothing wrong.” ”Miles…” Larisa’s voice sounded distant in comparison to the echoing screams and the pounding of the rain in his head. He could feel her on his arm but it wasn’t until Larisa was right in front of him that he blinked and the brightness of the room began to flood back to him. It wasn’t that night anymore. It was warm here, and sunny and a beautiful amazing woman was standing in front of him holding his face. He only just registered that she was crying again. N-No I… I didn’t mean to… He thought, hearing how upset and how angry Larisa was through her tears. Before he knew it, Larisa had wrapped her arms around his neck and Miles just stood there.
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“Larisa… please…don’t cry..” His voice was quiet, barely above a whisper. His arms came to gently hold her. How could he push her away? It was clear she was upset, and he couldn’t allow her to be upset on his account. Her words played in his ears and for a while, Miles just let them flow over him. She didn’t think it was his fault? How is it not my fault? I’m the one who didn’t check… who fell for her… I was a fool… She died because I came downstairs… because I was there… it’s because of me… He couldn’t help the thoughts in his head, disputing each thing she said. He may not have pulled the trigger but he’d certainly made it easier for the man to pick up the firearm. He wouldn’t speak about these disputes though, he didn’t want to upset Larisa further. This was supposed to be time away from the city. Away from work and responsibility for a little white. A time to relax somewhere warm and sunny and easy. Miles couldn’t help swaying gently from side to side holding her. It was comforting having her in his arms, and settled the nervous shivers that were running down his arms. He was angry and upset. Thinking about that night, and how horrible it had been brought him to a dark place. One he hated visiting. But one he knew she needed the truth of. The only other people who knew the actual truth, was Julia and Caprese. Not even his father knew the whole truth. He hadn’t listened to Miles when he had tried to explain, just threatened to take everything away from him as he wasn’t ready, wasn’t responsible enough to run the company if he was going to be labeled as a sexual deviant. God and then there was that. Miles had been so distraught over the loss of his mother, and what the papers had said about him, that he had decided to make it true. That’s why there were so many pictures of him with other women, with prostitutes, models and actresses. There were some days where he just needed someone to talk to in his big empty penthouse, and some of those girls selling thei
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r bodies on the streets were just trying to get by. The papers would report how he’d have multiple different women in his bed, but more often he let them stay in the guest rooms in his home, provided a roof over their head for a night or two just so that they could charge him top dollar for it. It wasn’t like he’d cared, money wasn’t something that he worried about. And for them, it meant a week or two off the street. A hotel they could stay at instead. Sure, some of them he actually would have sex with but it was mutual at that point, never forced.
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With Larisa, she couldn’t have been more different. He couldn’t see her as some conquest for the paper. She was special, she had something special about her. Here she was after hearing the darkness that had plagued him for the last half a year, that had compelled him to put up every wall he could, running her fingers through his hair gently and telling him that it wasn’t his fault. “Larisa… It’s as if I pulled the trigger myself…” he said quietly, not wanting to argue with her but he couldn’t shake the feeling that his mother paid the price for his foolishness. He certainly knew that Melody and her husband were the real culprits here. He thankfully was in prison, she however was still out and about. Miles hadn’t cared to keep track of where she went. He didn’t want to see her, if it was the last thing on earth. Instead, he focused his attention on the crying woman he did care for. Who seemed to be pouring her heart out because of him. For him. “Shhh….” Miles soothed, holding her tight against him. His fingers splayed out to touch as much of her through that terry cloth towel as he could. There was one thing that still loomed over them. They’d both shared their deepest darkest secrets, both held grief and sorrow and guilt. But Larisa was still with Connor because of it. Miles never wanted to see Melody again. For him, his closure would come in a little more abstract kind of way. For Larisa, she needed to realize that Connor was using her guilt against her. Forcing her to stay because she felt guilty.
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“Come with me…Please..” Miles asked her, pulling away gently so he could look her in the eyes and wipe the tears from her face. “I think before we share anything else… talk about anything else… we should probably hydrate..” A light smile came to his face, trying to cheer her up a little. There was a bar down by the kitchen with what Miles could only assume was a fully stocked cabinet of spirits and wines. A drink was definitely needed. “Oh, and don’t worry about the whole, no shirt no service thing…It’s preferred here.” He said with a small wink, trying to tease her since they both were still in towels from their shower and above all else, Miles just wanted her to smile again. To laugh again. To play with him again. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Mar-23 08:20 PM
Larisa…please don't cry* She shook her head as he told her not to cry those fingers still pulling through the short strands in his hair, she was upset yes but she was upset for that this man had been through, everything made sense now, how he never bothered with the papers, how he never tried to dispute claims they made and the wild accusations, knowing full well they wouldn't believe him anyway, why would they? When the one time he needed them to believe him, to publish the truth about him they ignored him, pushed him away and allowed this man to go through such torture, it wasn't fair, he didn't deserve that , he was so kind so sweet so caring, he treated her like she was the most impotent person in the world…he was such a gentleman She taught me how to treat a lady Those words hit her harder now realising why he was as gentle as he was, he was doing it in memory and honour of her and it broke her heart a bit more , she couldn't imagine the pain he felt that day when she was shot, even considering it stole the breath from her very lungs as she held him. Larisa it's if I pulled the trigger myself " But you didn't Miles, you did nothing wrong, or you did was loved a woman who thought loved you back, you put your trust in someone who threw it right back so hatefully, you can't blame yourself for this, you can't…you need to put the blame where it belongs, on them, they did this…they did this.." She repeated she wanted to so desperately gey him to believe that but she knew how hard that would be, she had her own grief within her right now, she blamed herself for Connor's parents death and even with Miles comforting words rolling through her that guilt still remained, a guilt she never thought she would truly get over. Her face buried into his neck as his hands sprawled out across her back in a attempt to comfort her, it wasn't her who needed it now though it was him, she wanted to bring him the comfort she knew he so desperately needed and she hoped she
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at least brought some to him, Come with me please… Her head pulled back from the crook of his neck to look at him, sniffing a little from her tears. Her face was blotchy and red, her eyes seeming sore from the tears she had shed before she nodded towards him. " Yeah…we can do that…" she whispered offering him a small smile before his next words followed and she did indeed laugh, a small almost broken laugh through the emotions, her own hand coming to remove the stray tears from her face. " Well that's convenient, because I don't plan on wearing one very often when I'm here …" she teased, her hand trailing down from his hair to his cheek her fingers dancing over the stubble and round by his jaw she wanted to say so much but she didn't, instead she silently hoped she voiced her words to him instead, that she didn't Blame him for what happened not one bit, she just hoped she could help him before she removed her hand from his face resting at her side. " Come on, let's go get that drink…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 07-Mar-23 09:02 PM
“I know they did… I know…” Miles had said gently to her, not wanting her to continue to cry and be upset on his behalf. I just wish it had been me, and not my mother. It wasn’t like he wanted to be shot, but he’d give anything for his mother to be there right now. He imagined that she felt the same about Connor’s parents, and it made the wheels in his head turn in thought. How was he going to approach this subject now; Connor was just like Miles in a way, grief stricken over losing his parents. At least Miles still had his father. Regardless of how distant Edward King was towards his son. It took some convincing, but Miles was glad that she was at least able to laugh again. In all honesty, it was hard for him to accept comfort, to let his walls down completely and let someone else hold him. It just wasn’t a natural thing for him to allow. It also didn’t help that he was raised with that stiff upper lip mentality. You kept your chin up, and your emotions controlled. It was his natural suit that he wore every day of his life. He couldn’t find the words to express how much he appreciated her care. Just how much she seemed to want him to believe her, to accept the comfort that she gave. How could I say no to you… That was enough to make his chest swell with a warmth it hadn’t felt. Warmer and more satisfying than it had ever been before.
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“I’ll hold you to that Little Lamb…” Miles whispered, hearing how she didn’t mind walking around topless while they were here. Inwardly he thought to put that as a Villa rule, a requirement that must be adhered to effective immediately. But instead what he did was far sweeter and not full of that sexual desire he could draw out of him. His hand came up to her cheek softly, his thumb caressing her skin under the pad of it as he just soaked in the radiance that was Larisa. His eyes searched hers, as if they weren’t convinced yet that she could possibly believe him. No one else had, why would she? What motive did she have to believe him? What had he done to deserve her trust? When they came up empty, no deceit lining her soft blue eyes, Miles had to accept defeat in this. She seemed to really believe him, and it was a level of forgiveness that he wasn’t sure he had earned. Quietly, he turned to lead them both out of the bedroom and down the stairs into the main living space. The front door and the master bedroom were actually on the second floor which was a bit of an odd set up for the villa in question, but that just meant the living space was able to be a bit more open. Miles took her hand at the stairs, leading her down like she was royalty. To him, she might as well be.
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The living space was bathed in a warm golden light from the afternoon sun that flowed in through the open french glass doors. The doors led outside to the patio and pool area, but Miles wasn’t in the mood to inspect the pool right now. Instead, he made his way to the kitchen, smirking a little at the marble countertop in a soft cream and white. It wasn’t the same black slab that he had on his kitchen island at home, but it was beautiful all the same. The cabinets were a rich warm wood color, and Miles began looking through the cabinets for his drink of choice. “Ah… Caprese you fucking beautiful bitch.” He said, chuckling as he pulled out a bottle of scotch, brand new with a white ribbon tied around the neck. She had worked with Miles for long enough to know what his favorite was, and had left it there as a ‘present’. Likely with company funds, which basically meant that Miles had bought himself a present. The bow was just an added joke for the pair of them. Miles would set the bottle on the counter and pull out a pair of rocks glasses in case Larisa wanted what he was having. However it was clear the cabinet had quite the selection, including some white and red wines. He would let her pick whatever she wanted, pouring it into an appropriate glass for her and placing it at the bar countertop for her.
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As he poured the amber liquid from his gift into his glass after making sure Larisa was taken care of first, Miles’ face soured a little, his thoughts returning to the issue that they had been talking about. His eyes met hers for a moment, unsure how to even start without upsetting her. Again. “Connor is using you…” He said quietly, his voice quite serious as he was unable to meet her eyes saying this. “I think he’s using the fact that you feel guilty to keep you under his thumb… I understand his grief, but… Hmm…” It was a conundrum. Miles wanted Larisa, more than he could truly admit, but he wasn’t about to share her with Connor. The trouble was, what to do about it…That really was something that was fully in Larisa’s court. And for Miles, it was her decision only. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Mar-23 03:43 AM
I'll hold you to that little lamb She smiled softly towards him then at his teasing words, she didn't doubt for a moment that he would, it was good to hear the teasing tone in his voice, that moment of tranquillity between the two, she knew it wouldn't last they had spoken sure…but there was still so much they had to discuss, what was going to happen now? Between them? With the situation, with Connor…she felt her breath catch in her throat to think about him, the pain and suffering she had put him through, but hadn't he done the same to her? Hadn't he put her through a torment that darkened all of her bright days too, but then she deserved it didn't she? It was the least she deserved for what she did…. The sudden warmth against her cheek distracted her momentarially from her thoughts peering towards those chocolate eyes she had learned to love so much his hand against her cheek that thumb stroking delicately on the flesh felt so comforting, she closed her eyes leaning into it a bit accepting that comfort for as long as he gave it, but it wasn't long soon his hand was coming away and she straightened herself back up again , as he turned to leave she followed soon enough walking out of the room grasping his hand when he reached for her clutching it tightly within her grasp as she padded barefoot down the stairs and into the bright living area her eyes followed the beautiful place and she wished she could enjoy it more but right now she simply couldn't not even the glistening pool outside begging to be used brought her any kind of relief, instead it made her frown more as she walked into the kitchen with him. This room was just as nice, so light and airy it reminded her of her grand father she wondered then if she might have time to see him before they left…then again he was a hour away from here, it wasn't like he was round the corner, she clutched that towel a little closer perhaps worried it might slip down, she didn't care if it did in his presence but who k
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new it caprese might turn up unexpectedly, she watched him go through the cabinet before hearing his clear happiness at what was there she smiled a little moving to lean against the counter, she watched him pull the whiskey out with the small ribbon. " No wonder you're pleased…." She mused letting him know she was more then happy with his choice of whiskey, she could probably use a stiff drink anything, taking the glass when he poured it clutching with two hands staring down into the murky liquid.
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Connor is using you…. A frown edged her features then at his words, a finger tracing over the top of the glass she hadn't lifted her eyes from that glass instead staring into it with a thoughtful expression the words that followed her her sighing softly that finger running along the glass. " I know…and its working isn't it…" she whispered softly, her finger continuing to swipe around that glass. " I can't even explain what's it been like for me, sometimes I can't sleep because when I close my eyes I see them laying there on those beds, I see Connor, laid in his own sick in the bathroom from all the booze he drank having to shower him and clean him whilst he shouted abuse at me…" she took a deep breath then. " So many times I've wanted to walk away but each time that guilt, that guilt rushing through me stopped me, his words stopped me so many times hes threatened to…" she took another breath closing her eyes at her thoughts., stopped her self from saying the words, even though she knew what she wanted to say…he had said it enough said he would do it , it scared her to think that if she left that's what he would do, she would have more blood on her hands and she didn't know if she could live with herself. " For months I've been so lost, the woman I once was gone, and been replaced with someone I didn't even recognize anymore, " she sighed deeply , finally bringing that glass up to her lips to take a sip feeling the familiar burn run down her throat. " I hated myself, believed that this was my punishment to be with a man who treated me like this, to be unhappy, gods way of punishing me for my bad deeds…" she whispered before her eyes finally lifted and she met his face standing just beside her. " And then I met you, and suddenly everything just felt right again, i could laugh with you, tease you I could be myself without fear of what would happen If I did, you make me feel wanted and cared for and..those dark feelings, they didn't matter not whilst I'm wi
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th you, you make me forget about them…you make me believe I am worthy of love, I am worthy of more than what I've got…" she whispered, bringing that glass to her lips she finished the rest of the contents before placing the empty glass on the counter behind her. " I'm just scared Miles…so scared, I don't want to be there anymore, I don't want to be there with him, but if he does something stupid, i…I don't know what that would do to me, I don't think I could handle anything else, my mind won't take it, it won't…"; she whispered and she felt those tears returning once more her hand coming to swipe it away quickly not wanting to cry anymore knowing how much he hated it, but not being able to stop them, she was terrified of what would become of him if she left, she knew her mind her heart couldn't take anymore pain anymore guilt and heartache, it would ruin her, as worried as she was for him, it was clear she was equally worried what it would do to her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Mar-23 08:27 AM
”I know…and it's working isn’t it..” “Not if you don’t let it.” Miles had responded calmly, though it wasn’t exactly a comment to argue or continue from there with the conversation. It was more an observation from someone who understood. He poured himself a glass and leaned on the counter with her, his eyes watching as she ran her finger over the edge of her glass while she spoke. His eyes were focused, listening intently to her as she continued. It was clear when the mention of Connor shouting at her came up, how she felt abused by it, by him, that Miles visibly tensed. He remained quiet, letting her talk, letting Larisa get all her concerns out. It wasn’t like Miles didn’t know how she felt. He knew that guilt all too well. He still felt it for his mother, and no amount of words could convince him that it wasn’t his fault in some way for what happened that night. His mind worked, thinking back on Thursday evening when Miles had gone to pick up Larisa. The look on Connor’s face, angry and upset that she was leaving. There was minimal sympathy that he had for the man, knowing what Connor was going through regarding losing his parents, but something didn’t sit right with Miles. The way that he had glared at him, it wasn’t the look of a man who was in mourning and needing his significant other with him. It was possessive, challenging, threatened. Like the sheer appearance of Miles threatened everything that Connor was, and he was staking his claim to ensure that Miles knew where Larisa belonged. Whether she had a choice in the matter or not. The daggers he had gave Miles the impression that Connor didn’t see Larisa as his girlfriend or significant other or partner or any other word you could describe it. She was his property, and that made the hair on the back of his neck stand on end.
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A sickening feeling came over Miles, one that almost put him off from drinking entirely. Was he just as bad? Was he forcing Larisa to be intimate with him when she might not have wanted to? Did Miles claim her the same way? See her as property instead of a living, breathing and intelligent human being? No..She can make her own decisions, and I would respect that.. Miles answered himself, at least on the last question that ran through his mind. His face softened as she began telling how she had felt lost, until she met him. It was a bit of an ego boost for Miles, hearing that he made her feel wanted and cared for. That he helped pull her from the darkness that he himself was shrouded in. In silence Miles took a few sips of the scotch in his glass, before setting it down on the counter to think. “I’m glad that I could bring you out of that darkness Larisa.” He said gently, glancing her direction for a moment before turning his head forward in thought. In truth, she had done the same for him. “The day I met you, at your interview…I was ready to just drown myself in work like I normally do. Numb my pain with liquor and move on. I don’t even remember the woman who interviewed before you. All I know is when I came to collect you for your interview, you were the brightest thing in the room.” The way she had challenged him, and had teased him was something he hadn’t had in months. Everyone bowed and gave in to his demands without a second glance. It had turned Miles into an irritable, hardened boss, and the morale of his company was dipping because of it. He’d forgotten how to play, how to smile, how to be anything but an arrogant jerk, but Larisa hadn’t let him get away with that. She hadn’t taken that lying down, she challenged him and it stirred Miles from deep down to who he had been before the incident. Before everything happened.
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“I don’t know how to go forward…” Miles finally said after a few moments. “I want this, whatever this is between the two of us, but I can’t force you to do something you’re not willing or wanting to do. I simply won’t do it. You are an intelligent woman who can make decisions regarding your life, and how you want to live it.” Miles crossed his arms over his chest a moment, his index finger tapping on his arm as he kept going over everything she had said and what he had already observed regarding Connor. “For what it’s worth, I don’t think Connor is capable of going through with his threats.” He said after another moment’s pause. “If he was serious, he’d have tried already…I know if it were me I would have. However, it’s also a coward’s way out and I wasn’t raised with such little self worth.” Something kept eating at him though, part of her story that she had mentioned and that bothered Miles. It played over and over in his head as he analyzed it, before he finally decided to ask her. “Have you ever asked Connor why he didn’t answer his phone that day? Asked him where he was or what he was doing?” It seemed strange that Connor hadn’t answered, that she’d tried to get a hold of him and if he was so devoted to her as he portrayed on Thursday, if he needed her so much, then why wouldn’t he have answered? What could he have possibly been doing that was so important to not answer her call? To not go to her in her hour of need? @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Mar-23 08:52 AM
I'm glad I brought you out of the darkness Larisa… She peered over to him a soft smile against her face at his words. " You still are…" she whispered, even though right now those dark thoughts were plaguing her because they were discussing it they were at the very front of her mind, but looking at him gazing to where he stood just a few metres from her had her body relaxing, she knew without a shadow of a doubt it if she moved into his arms and he wrapped those strong arms around her everything would feel okay again, he brought her comfort she never thought she would have, joy that she never thought he would bring her again, he meant a lot to her…probably more then she cared to admit. The words that followed next had that smile softening even more to know that she had at least helped him to, she was glad of that, he had been through just as much as she had, and she couldn't imagine the pain he went through for what happened to his mother, just thinking about it made her think of her own her chest aching with a intense ache that it made her stop for a second so she could steady her self, that pain that anguish, much like her own he knew so well…two people bound to their grief found each other…she would of laughed if the conversation wasn't so serious, like something out of a damn novel, only this wasn't fiction, this was real and pure…both of them suffering with their own issues, yet both of them being saved by the other or at least that's how it felt.. I don't know where to go forward… she sighed crossing her arms over her chest in that towel, hearing him say he wanted this had her eyes flicking up to him, her expression softening a little to hear him say he wanted her, she knew without a shadow of a doubt she wanted him to, she knew that with everything that she was, it was just Connor…she knew she wanted to leave, she had to leave she just didn't have the strength, but maybe with him she would.. " Miles…" she said tenderly, turning herself around
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as if to say more on the subject before he brought Connor up again and she froze, her trail of thoughts going straight back to him. " Maybe not, but you didn't see him, like I saw him, what he did to himself those first few months, how he sank into depression, how he stopped caring about everything, his business collapsed he lost his job, his just fortunate he's got money because of his parents life insurance and the house…that's what he lives on.." she said softly her finger gently tracing the top of her hand In thought. Have you ever asked Connor why he didn't answer the phone she looked back up to his face, her brows furrowing at his question, why was he asking that? Did it matter, she sighed however, shrugging her shoulders. " We didn't talk about it much, when I brought it up he just said he was in a meeting and couldn't answer the phone. We didn't really talk about it, it didn't really matter in the grand scheme of things…." She whispered, gazing over to that whiskey she was tempted to pour herself another glass but she resisted…she didn't need him to think she was an alcoholic amongst everything else going on. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Mar-23 09:54 AM
”Miles…” He was starting to understand when she said his name like that, that something was going to come up. Something was going to be said that he needed to listen and pay attention to. It was almost like a champion poker player’s tell, how Larisa said his name in order to soften a blow she’d swing later. And sure enough, she defended Connor. It wasn’t like Miles didn’t understand. Of course he did. Of course she was going to defend Connor’s behavior and the way he acted towards her. She still felt guilty. She still felt like it was her fault that his parents were gone. He hadn’t expected her to forget that in one afternoon after all. “You didn’t see how threatened by my existence he looked on Thursday Larisa…” Miles muttered quietly under his breath. He could understand the anger and the hatred, it came with the territory of grief. Miles knew that all too well. His mind kept going over and over the exchange that Larisa and Connor had had while he was waiting by the Lamborghini for her. It almost had felt like he was in some kind of odd shared custody arrangement. Larisa lived and tolerated Connor to keep him alive and Miles would take her away and give her the sexual satisfaction, care and attention she deserved. The only problem with that, was Miles didn’t like the idea of sharing. It was very much a black and white issue for him; she either would leave Connor, or she wouldn’t. He wanted to ask her more questions, questions regarding Connor’s character. Who he was and what motivated him. Miles wanted to look into the man that currently held Larisa away from him and find out exactly what made him tick. If anyone had an angle, Miles was sure that Connor did. But the look on Larisa’s face made Miles pause. Perhaps his questions were too difficult to answer, too personal. He followed her eyes to the empty glass she’d left and without asking her, he just took the scotch and poured it into her glass, deciding that his was low enough to warrant a refill too. H
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e wasn’t going to judge her if she needed another drink. “I suppose it doesn’t..” Miles said quietly, placing the bottle down and picking up his glass for a quiet sip of the burning drink. “The reason I ask, was it just seemed odd to me.” Instead of putting the glass down, Miles turned out of the kitchen towards one of the plush sofas. They even smelled new, in soft cream colors and quietly, Miles set his drink down on an end table and took a seat on the sofa. He had his elbows on his knees and his fingers woven together under his chin in thought. While Miles wanted to continue the conversation, he didn’t want to drive it. “Tell me Larisa.” He said finally after a moment, looking up at her with those same dark eyes that had captured her attention so many times before. “What can I do for you? How can I help you in this? What do you need of me?” It was more that Miles wanted to know how he was supposed to help her. He was grieving his mother’s death, but there wasn’t someone he had to worry about at home that he’d break their heart leaving them for Larisa. He had no one. And that wasn’t the case for her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Mar-23 10:23 AM
You didn't see how threatened he was by my existence on Thursday Larisa… Her face furrowed at that, no he was right she didn't, she didn't see his face she didn't see what he did, or she saw was the desperate man who hadn't wanted her to go, who seemed afraid about being left on his own, but then was it that? Her thoughts pondering on exactly what it was, what it always was, how he used his depression and guilt to make her feel bad that she didn't leave the house, she had lost friends, good friends because she never really went out with then, if she did she always had his pouting face that she wanted to go see anyone…it made her swallow at her thoughts, was this what she thought it truly was? But what else could it be…he never acted like this before, she was allowed to do anything, they both did everything together and they had fun doing it, once this happened that all changed, he changed and she knew it had to be because of the grief he was going through, what else could it be? She watched as he then silently lifted that scotch on the bottle next to him pouring her another glass, she was grateful for it even if she didn't voice it, reaching for the glass she picked it up silently holding it but not bringing it to her lips, staring down into the murky depths of that glass, how many nights had she wanted to drown her sorrows in a bottle? Just like he had..how many nights had she wanted to just drink her self into oblivion to forget everything, to forget the pain she felt for what had happened, Connor had her to comfort him who comforted her? No one…months she endured that devasting pain in silence, thinking of it now brought that pain to the forefront of her mind and that's what made her bring that drink to her lips, taking a grateful sip of it, her mind so preoccupied she didn't even hear him talk, to mention he thought it was Odd, it was only because he moved that her thoughts came back to the presence as he walked away to perch himself against that sofa.
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She didn't move not straight away, remaining exactly where she was since the conversation had started one arm wrapped around her waist as if it was a attempt to hold her self together, that other hand clutching that glass firmly in her hand , as soon as his questions hit her ears her eyes tilted up peering towards him, catching those chocolate eyes gazing at her with so many emotions he was hard to pinpoint which one was the focus, what did she need? She knew exactly what she needed…him thats what she needed, she needed the strength to do this, the strength to pull her self away from him a strength she knew she didn't have on her own, but with him…maybe she would.
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She pulled her self of that counter carefully padding bare foot to where he he was moving to sit down on the couch on the other side to where he was, her eyes came to follow his features dancing over every single inch of him. " I don't have the strength to do this on my own Miles…I won't have the strength on my own…" she whispered continuing to watch his face they hadn't truly spoken about their feelings not properly and she didn't know if she was asking to much of him…how will you know if you don't? She said to her self before she took a deep breath. " But with you I…I feel stronger, I feel like I have a purpose I feel myself and I don't want to go back forgetting who I am again Miles, I don't want to go back to that house and feel the loneliness I felt, the sadness…that darkness that suffocated me, I can't keep doing it…I can't.. " she whispered she brought that drink to her lips again taking yet another sip. " I Want to leave him……" she whispered those words diverting her eyes again to look at that whiskey. " Because I've come to realise I could have something so much better, and he's right here with me…and I don't want to lose this, this happiness you bring me, the life you bring to me Miles…I don't know where this might go, but I want to see…" she whispered perhaps nervously she didn't know if he felt the same she didn't know if he would want her the same way. " But to do that I need to leave Connor, But I can't do it on my own, But I know with you there I can…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Mar-23 11:14 AM
He watched her carefully, each step she took with purpose as Larisa made her way closer. He wasn’t sitting in a way that would be comfortable if she had wanted to sit closer, so he was almost grateful that she just sat down next to him instead. He almost regretted it, watching her sit directly on the couch and wishing to lounge with her like they had done before. It had been so comforting, so relaxing before. Miles couldn’t help but enjoy that sensation. Enjoy the fact that it brought him a sense of peace he hadn’t had in months. Miles hadn’t known what she needed of him. What Larisa needed in order to help her move forward. He barely knew what he needed in order to do the same. All he knew was that he didn’t want to be without her. If she chose Connor, he wouldn’t pursue it further with her. His chest ached at the idea of that, of working with someone he couldn’t have. But he couldn’t force her hand if that was what she wanted. If he was what she wanted to stay with. Miles wouldn’t share her. Not with Connor, and not with anyone else. ”I don’t have the strength to do this on my own Miles… I won’t have the strength on my own…”
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“You’re incredibly capable, but I understand…” Miles began slowly, his voice quiet just acknowledging what she had said to him before she continued. He fell silent listening to the words she said and the meaning behind them. She felt stronger, with him? He gave her a purpose, and helped her feel like herself again? It’d be a lie to himself if Miles said that didn’t make him feel a certain way. A slight grin spread over his face, more so proud that he seemed to be so important to her. He wanted to be important to her, the idea of that made his chest ache and a warmth to flutter through him. It was a foreign feeling for him, something he hadn’t felt in a long time, maybe even ever. ”I want to leave him…” Miles leaned back away from his hands listening to her. So that was it then, she really did want to leave Connor. She was done with his antics, with the man in general for ignoring her, for guilt tripping her, for nearly wanting nothing to do with her until someone else offered to take care of her themselves. This didn’t mean that she wanted to move on with him instead. And Miles knew that. He wasn’t expecting it. What they had was so new, so different. He was her boss, and that alone complicated things not just the fact that she was already in a committed relationship. One she would be leaving in order to pursue something with Miles instead. So he just listened in silence, wondering what else she would say. What she would ask of him. What she needed from him.
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”I’ve come to realize I could have something so much better, and he’s right here with me… and I don’t want to lose this,...” Miles barely heard the rest of what she was saying. She wanted him? She wanted whatever this was, even though she didn’t know where it would go or if it even could go anywhere? The sentiment wasn’t lost on Miles, he wanted that too. The only concern he had, was that his life was anything but simple. He managed a multimillion dollar company, with hundreds of employees across three different offices in the UK, France and Italy. His work had him busy, all the time, and then there was the fact that he was still working on his public image, pulling away from the player and the broken hearts master that the media made him out to be. He was no knight in shining armor for her, and Miles knew that. ”But to do that I need to leave Connor, but I can’t do it on my own, but I know with you there I can…”
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The man watched her quietly, taking in what she was asking him to do. She wanted him to be there with her when she broke it off with Connor? That he could certainly do. Miles had a horrible feeling that Connor wouldn’t take a break up easily, and while he hoped not, he didn’t know if Connor was one to turn violent. Miles was a lover, not a fighter; that said he wasn’t going to allow a hair to be harmed on Larisa if he could help it. That and the idea of punching that glaring face gave Miles a bit of a sick satisfaction in his gut. Slowly, Miles turned and wrapped Larisa in a hug. He wouldn’t pull her or demand her close, just enough so that he could give her some kind of comfort. “I told you before. We would take care of this. You don’t have to do it alone.” He murmured gently to her, letting a quiet sigh slip from his lips to float over her shoulder. “My life is complicated, and… I don’t really do relationships.. Or more accurately, I haven’t really since Melody… I’m not perfect, but if that’s where this leads.. And we’re both amenable to it… then I want to… try…. I want to see it too.” His words were soft in her ear, though he wondered how they would continue professionally. What if it ended similarly to how Melody and him had ended? Miles didn’t know if he could take the idea of having to let Larisa go if something like that were to happen again to him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Mar-23 11:51 AM
It felt like a eternity that she was sat there waiting for him to do or say something, waiting for him to acknowledge what she had said, if he would even say anything at all, maybe this wasn't what he wanted, it hurt her to think that but what more could she so if he didn't? Before her thoughts manifested into more she felt his strong arms pull around her, that glass in her hand quickly moved to the table, a shattered sigh leaving her lips to be back in his protected arms, her arms instantly came up to pull around him holding him close as she buried her face against his neck simply breathing in him. I told you before we would take care of this, you don't have to do it alone Those words alone had her body reeling with emotions those arms tightening around him blinking back more tears that were threatening to fall, just to hear him say he would help her, he would be there for her was something she had desperately needed to hear, because she meant what she said alone she would never have the strength to do it, with him she knew she would. " Thank you…" she whispered into his ear that thank you filled with a array of emotions, all of which she couldn't put into words. Then he said the few words she didn't think he was going to, he said he wanted to try he said he wanted to see where things went and she squeezed her eyes shut those fingers pressing into his bare back to keep him firmly against her, they didn't have to rush this, god knows she would need time her self to get over everything to truly find her self and move on from the emotional damage she was slowly coming to realise Connor had inflicted on her, that would take time…and who knows where this might lead, if it even would lead anywhere more then what it was, but she wanted to try to, more then anything. " Miles…" she whispered against his ear her hand moving to go through his hair a habit she seemed to enjoy performing it seemed " We don't have to rush anything, I'm not asking for commitment, I'm not a
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sking for you to suddenly want to be with me like that, I just…I know how I feel, and I like being around you, spending time with you…I want to keep doing that, and see what happens, see where it goes, but no matter what, no matter what path we may go on, I want you to know that I'll be here for you, always, regardless of what capacity, i want you to know that above alk else " she whispered, she didn't know why she wanted to say that, maybe because she realised how lonely this man might be, how he might truly need someone in his life he could depend on, and she wanted him to know he could depend on her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Mar-23 12:28 PM
Miles felt conflicted, not because he’d just agreed to the idea of possibly getting into a relationship with Larisa, but because he didn’t want to disappoint her. What if he was just as bad as Connor? What if he was made a fool of again like before? What if he hurt her? The idea of that felt like a vice had been placed on his chest and painfully twisted tighter. It had nothing to do with how she held him tight against her either, that he didn’t mind. It was the expectation, and Miles was beginning to feel a sense of dread at the idea. He wanted this, whatever it was, with Larisa, but he also worried that whatever this was, wasn’t good for her. Because it would be with him. Suddenly he felt her fingers running through his hair, and Miles let out a breath that he seemed to be holding onto. Why this simple touch relaxed him so thoroughly, he had no idea. All he knew was that he enjoyed the embrace she gave and the attention she coupled with it. Miles listened in silence to what she had to say, telling him that they could take it slow. There was no rush, or expectation. They could just see where it would go, and go from there. He immediately wanted to counter her, to ask her if she was serious that she wasn’t expecting everything from him all at once, when she quickly shut him up. ”I’ll be here for you, always, regardless of what capacity, I want you to know that above all else.”
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So, even if they didn’t work out? Miles doubted that sentiment, but it certainly was a comfort to him. And it wasn’t going to be some commitment he had to navigate right now. He thought about it for a moment, before slowly nodding his head at what she said. Understanding and acknowledging what she was saying to him. A quiet acceptance as he held her close to him. Slow he could do, it had been months since he’d been with anyone in that aspect, and while it wasn’t that he didn’t think he could handle something like that, it was more he didn’t know. “We’ll have to keep it hushed up for now though…” Miles said finally, letting his head think a little and closing his eyes into the strokes she made through his now damp hair. “It wouldn’t be a good thing if the press found out I’m dating my secretary again… that’s the last kind of attention that I want you to have to worry about…” His words were quiet and thoughtful in the conclusion he made. Miles didn’t like the idea of hiding Larisa away and he knew eventually depending on how long this lasted, it would come out. It was more he wanted to have the statement drafted already for it. He wanted to prep before hand before letting the press spread whatever falsehoods they wanted. Especially about Larisa. For a moment he just enjoyed the embrace of her, his fingers moving over that terry cloth towel and then back to her exposed skin on her back before rolling over the towel again. A quiet chuckle played at her ear, a grin on his face that he kept against her shoulder. His index finger hooked into the towel gently, pulling the cloth until it came undone. He wasn’t actually trying to undress her, just tease her, feeling the towel loosen around her chest and if it didn’t fall into a soft heap on her lap, Miles surely wanted to ensure it would. “Just collecting on your tab…” he teased “Besides, you said you didn’t plan on wearing a top often while you’re here… I’m just keeping you honest.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Mar-23 01:05 PM
were have to keep it hushed for now though He didn't have to explain why he felt that was good, she understood why he would want to and when he continued to speak about his reasons she knew he was right, besides what would be the point of adding more stress onto either one of their plates if this wasn't even going to amount into anything? It would be best to keep things on the low until they knew for sure how serious they were going to be, right now she was enjoying spending time with him, getting to know him, being together like they were now, why complicate things? taking it slow, that's what we are doing and that was more then fine with her, she just needed to sort Connor out first when she got home, something she definitely didn't want to think about right now. "I think that's a good idea, we don't know how this will go so its best until we do to keep things between us, i know things are complicated for you, with your work. .the press…" she didn't want to push that anymore knowing what a sore subject it was for him. " For now we will keep this between us, that's a lot to sort out first after all…" she whispered those fingers continuing to roll through his hair, toying with those short soft locks , she knew he enjoyed it and honestly she enjoyed it too, there was something so comforting about holding him like this.. Of course that tranquil moment soon vanished the second she heard his chuckle against her ear,.her brow rising to feel the vibrations rolling out of him. " What are yo-" she soon stopped whatever else she was going to say as soon as she felt that towel get tugged, becoming loose around her body and fluttering down into her lap , she chuckled lightly pulling herself back so she could gaze at him. " Gonna hold me to that huh? ..besides I said a top , that doesn't Include a towel Miles, perhaps we need to write up a contract here, you know so we both know the rules of the Villas I'd hate for any loopholes to sneak in and ruin your fun…" she tease
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d that towel sitting on her lap making no attempt to pick it up she didn't care, let him look at her, she didn't mind when he did, in fact he made her feel good, he made her feel desired and wanted, something she yearned for , especially now. Just to add fuel to that fire she stretched on that couch moving her arms away so she could her back arching as she stretched her arms up and nearly over the back of the couch before those arms folded behind her head peering out into the lounge they were sitting in, she was teasing him showing of her body to him as she did, she wasn't doing it because she wanted anything her insides had barely recovered from the last belt not long ago! She just wanted to show him that she wasn't against having nothing on, she wasn't body conscious she never had a issue with how she looked she never felt embarrassed, though something about those chocolate eyes gazing over her with that heated glazed over look he normally did, did on occasion have her flustered, well there was a first time for everything right? " Miles I wondered something, apart from the charity event which I'm assuming is tomorrow, is there anything else planned for the weekend?.." she asked she was curious what he might have planned, since the thought came into her head she truly did want to try and see her grandad…she missed him, it had been to long since she saw him and she just knew he would be so excited to see her, especially because she didn't even tell him she was coming. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Mar-23 02:31 PM
He gave a shrug at her, grinning mischievously at her. “A towel that was covering the top half of you. Still counts.” He said quietly, letting his eyes take her in. Miles wasn’t trying to start anything, truthfully he wasn’t even hard up at the moment. Too many emotions and serious conversations for one peak at her to get him roaring again. It was more that he just wanted her to laugh and smile. He also loved her body, it was perfect and he found that he enjoyed the sight of it whenever he got the chance. His grin brightened watching her stretch and arch beside him. She was a damn tease, but she was more than that. Larisa was easy to talk to, compassionate, playful with him and kind when he didn’t think he deserved it. She was special, both inside and out and Miles was determined regardless of what their status to each other ended up being labeled, that he would do everything in his power to protect her. As she made to lay back on the couch, Miles leaned himself back comfortably too. His arms fell over the back of the couch comfortably. He could easily take a nap from the exertion earlier, the emotional roller coaster and the warmth that flowed through the open patio doors. The living space was just as bright as the bedroom had been. White walls and cream tiles. The pair of sofas were large enough that if he had wanted to Miles could likely lay completely down and not need to put his feet up on the arm to fit. They were comfortable too which didn’t help the tired energy he had. ”Miles I wondered something, apart from the charity event which I’m assuming is tomorrow, is there anything else planned for the weekend?” “Nothing that I think you’re needed for specifically.” Miles answered her simply, tilting his head back for a moment to think. “I have some work I need to get done tonight before dinner.. Which… that’s mandatory. Caprese would kill us if we don’t go down to the main house for Carmen’s dinner…” He added, chuckling a little at the thought. Carmen wa
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s actually a very good chef, and Miles often looked forward to his visits to the Italian branch for the sole purpose that Carmen would make treats or food for the man. “After that we’re free for the evening… Tomorrow night is the Gala, but earlier in the day I want to take a look at the progress of the renovations on the rest of the villas. You don’t need to attend for that if you don’t want to.” Miles added gently, letting his eyes close as he relaxed into the couch. “It’s a lot of checking invoices and contractor’s notes. Making sure things are being done to code and that the items that are not to be disturbed, are not….Then Sunday we fly home, whenever we want to.” Miles said with a gentle shrug after going over the itinerary. For the most part, the most work he did had to do with the Villas and the Gala. He often would use the annual Gala as an escape from the office, a miniature vacation in a way just so he could get away. It hadn’t felt like a vacation until this trip though, considering he much preferred having access to the Villas instead of a stuffy city hotel. “Are you wanting to do something? Sight see or something?” He asked, opening an eye and raising his brow at her. He was under the impression that she had grown up here, so he didn’t think she’d want to be a tourist. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Mar-23 08:38 PM
A towel that is covering the top half of you still counts.. "Of course it does…." She teased with a playful grin before she relaxed more into that couch, she tilted her head back resting it on the back of the plush material her eyes peering our to the vast lounge area plus to the swimming pool outside, it was glorious and sparkling under the light bouncing of the water, she could just make out the ocean in the distance from here and it look beautiful…there was so much she wanted to do, but with such a short trip she knew they simply didn't have the time to do it all, they would have to come back make a proper holiday out of it…if he even did that sort of thing, sure this was a kind of little holiday but it was still work, she wondered if he ever took proper vacations or not, the man was always so busy the thought made her frown just a little, she wondered if he even truly had a rest. nothing that I need you for specifically she nodded to the answer feeling the warm breeze from outside blowing across her body as she sat on the couch, it felt nice..comforting she could smell the calming ocean washing over her and she started to relax, her tense frame was loosening a bit before he mentioned caprese and the dinner she chuckled lightly folding her arms around her chest. " Ah well I wouldn't dream of missing it, I'm sure she makes a wonderful meal.." and she was, the woman was Italian after all there's no way she would make a bad meal, she was looking forward to it. She tilted her self round so she was sitting more sideways her hand supporting her head as she listened to him, she nodded paying attention to everything he had to say she was trying to work out in her head how much time she would have to get there see him and get back, the gala was in the evening but she would need to get ready for it, she could go first thing…go early and be back early that way she could help with anything he might need her to, she was deep in thought before his question rolled o
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ut and she chuckled. " You think I want to be a tourist? I'm more of a tourist back home then I am here…" she teased her free hand coming to toy with the towel she didn't know why she felt nervous asking him to go, it wasn't like she thought he would have a problem, but she felt a little selfish, she wanted to spend so much time with him and here she was about to ask to go and see her grandfather…but she loved him, dearly and she knew his Health wasn't getting any better, she knew he would be around forever , she frowned at her thoughts before looking up to meet his gaze. "I wanted to go see my grandfather he lived about a hour away from here though, I haven't seen him in person for a whole, we talk all the time but…" she sighed one hand coming to run through her hair. " It's not the same, I just don't know if I'll have the time..that and, I was going to see if you wanted to come…see a little bit more of Italy with me but I know you've got stuff you need to do and I don't know what time you want to leave Sunday…" she paused then with a small shrug gazing over of that patio door the warm sun dancing across her face that shone in through the open doors. " It would just nice to see him, I've missed him terribly…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Mar-23 08:57 PM
Miles just watched her quietly with that one eye open, the other pleasantly closed and enjoying the warmth that was washing over him and the room from outside. He couldn’t wait to see the place at night. From what Caprese had said, it looked absolutely magical and Miles was eager to show Larisa. That and an after dinner night time soak in that pool sounded like the perfect way to end the night. For now though, that was still a few hours away and for sure they would know when dinner was ready or close. Either Caprese would be pounding on that door telling them to come down or they’d smell Carmen’s food through the open door. Especially delivered by an Italian breeze. ”You think I want to be a tourist? I’m more of a tourist back home then I am here…” He chuckled at her with that. He honestly didn’t think that she would be tourist material but what was he supposed to think? Slowly he turned his head and looked at her properly with both of his dark eyes open to take her in. She was fidgeting, nervous playing with that towel that lay quietly around her hips. Her beautiful, curved hips that teased and tormented the man every chance he saw them Stop it Miles. ”I wanted to go see my grandfather. He lives about an hour away from here though, I haven’t seen him in person for a while, we talk all the time but…” “Talking on the phone isn’t the same as seeing him in person…” Miles said gently, moving his hand off the couch to softly snake his fingers through her hair, running his palm over her cheek in an understanding caress. However that wasn’t all that she was asking, mentioning how he was busy and despite that if he wanted to go with her. Miles hadn’t exactly planned on leaving the Villas while he was here. It was relaxing and comforting here, he could try and unwind before going back to the office. But this seemed important to her, and Miles certainly wanted to make sure he made what was important to Larisa a priority. And considering that he didn’t really have
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“Why don’t we go on Sunday then? Would that be alright?” He asked, figuring that that was the day best suited. Saturday would be quite busy checking the villas and then getting ready for the gala event later that evening. Sunday they really had no plans and just as before, that flight wasn’t going to leave without them. Miles could fly out first thing in the morning or damn near midnight if he chose to, and that flight would be there waiting for him and any passengers that were traveling with him. “We can leave here in the morning on Sunday, take the Romeo out for a drive, visit your grandfather for a few hours or for however long you would like to in order to catch up, and then either come back here to relax before the flight or head straight to the airport… Does that sound acceptable for you?” His fingertips brushed through her hair so they could return to her jaw and cheek, his thumb massaging at her face lightly while he waited for her response. Miles at least didn't have an issue going with Larisa if she wanted him to. The trip would be nice to explore the countryside, and getting out was the whole point of coming to the Villas anyway. What could it hurt to visit a family member while they were here already? And an hour out wasn’t really that far if Miles thought about it. It was an hour there and back alone with Larisa. That didn’t sound terrible at all, and if it made her happy then Miles couldn’t tell his little lamb no. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Mar-23 10:08 PM
talking to him on the phone isn't the same " No…it isn't…" she admitted honestly and it wasn't, it just wasn't the same she longed to be by hin, talk to him properly see the home she loved so much one that held so many happy memories for her, she felt his fingers come up then trailing them through her hair before his hand went to her cheek , her eyes closed pressing her face into his hand she was grateful for his understanding and the comfort he brought her then, that he understood it seemed her need to want to go and see her grandfather even if it was a quick visit, and it didn't really matter to much if Miles decided to come or not, though she would like him to. Why don't we go on Sunday then? Would that be alright? Her face lit up, why don't we go…so he wanted to go, somehow that made her even more excited to know that he wanted to go and visit family with her, that was something right? He was taking an interest in her life, her family, her needs and wants and that meant so much to her, it touched her in a way she simply couldn't express, the smile probably showed it though the smile was wide on her face. The gentle strokes he continued to give her were glorious and felt nice, pulling through her hair and down her face. " I think that sounds perfect, as long as you don't mind? I don't want to make you do anything if you don't want to, but I'd would be nice if you want to come, your love his place…he has a beautiful home, land for as long as your eyes can stretch to, its beautiful….he will like you…" she whispered softly, he was nothing like the rest of her family, he was soft and caring, calm and peaceful…that's why she was so close to him, they got each other, out of all the family she had, he was the one she cared for the most, and she couldn't hide her excitement to be able to see him. Her thoughts soon moved to the gala that would be having tomorrow evening, she wondered how many people would be there, it was a charity event, she felt a little
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nervous about it, she hadn't been to a big event like this before, and not one that seemed as important as it was, especially one impotent to him.." Tell me more about the Gala tomorrow evening, I know you told me a little bit, do many people attend? " she asked she was curious, and maybe she just wanted to know more so she knew what she was walking into , she wanted to be prepared. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Mar-23 10:51 PM
The way her face lit up with excitement and how she seemed so ecstatic that he had agreed to go with her on this outing, warmed him from the inside out. Seeing her so happy over something so little as far as his involvement over it, so easy for him to say yes to, made him feel better than he had in quite a long time. “I don’t mind at all Agnellino.” His words were soft and soothing. It wasn’t a problem for him, and he was glad if it made her happy. Though he wondered now that he had agreed if it was something he should have agreed to. Wouldn’t this appear a little forward of him? They weren’t even officially together and he was meeting someone that was close to Larisa. A small lump formed in his throat at the idea, the nervousness of it making him rethink the plans he had just made. Was this really alright? It should be fine… I don’t want to keep her from her family… “We should bring something for him…” Miles commented, more thinking out loud as for him he thought it rude to show up uninvited without at least a gift of some sort. A bottle of fine wine or something to break the ice. It wasn’t necessarily that Miles was concerned that her grandfather would like him or not, though that could have been part of it. It was more an etiquette thing. Something his mother taught him, manners when visiting someone else and to put his best foot forward. When she brought up the Gala, he put on more of a contemplative face. He hadn’t really thought about it before. It had always been something that he had attended for several years, usually with his father and mother. That thought sent a stabbing pain through his heart, one that he visibly winced at. He hadn’t realized until that moment that this would be the first year without Charlotte King at the Gala. The thought that he wouldn’t see her smiling face as she greeted guests and floated on the dance floor or gave a speech to the amount of money the foundation had raised, subdued Miles for a moment, before he tried to thi
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“Usually about 2-300 people. Dignitaries, Politicians, Executives, some of the elite and wealthy. It’s an invitation only event.” Miles began, rattling off the different people he’d seen in previous years while attending. “There’s usually food and lots of drinking, and I believe we have a live band this year for the dance floor. One of the big things is the silent auction. Everyone brings or puts something up to bid on and all the money goes to charity. King’s A&I hosts but we also put up a few items too for bidding…Caprese might put something up too for the Italian branch, and if Francois is able to attend this year he may do something for the France building.” Miles explained. Several of the items were trips or catering options for future events, or services that could be paid and provided for. They were always overpriced and lavish for the elite to bid on. This year, Miles had put a two week vacation in the snowy mountains of Switzerland as his charity auction piece. His rental hadn’t been used, and since it wouldn’t be used for the intended purpose it had been purchased for, Miles decided instead of canceling it to have it as credit for someone else to bid on at the Gala tomorrow. Turn something dark from his past into something helpful or good for others. It’s what Mum would have wanted… “It’s a black tie affair… My tux is upstairs in my garment bag. Caprese has your dress and shoes. As it was such short notice for you, we didn’t know if you would have something that would be acceptable or not, otherwise Caprese likely would have taken you shopping and spent a few thousand pounds to ensure you had something to wear.” Miles chuckled at the last part. Caprese was stubborn, strong willed, decisive and unyielding in her passion. She also loved to shop and was an absolute girly woman. Anything with finery, and the opportunity to dress someone was something she thoroughly enjoyed doing. It was really more for her than it was for Larisa; Miles just hoped that L
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 04:36 AM
When he said he didn't mind she smiled brighter towards him, she was excited to go see her grandfather and knowing that he seemed to want to go with her made it all the more special, her grandfather wasn't a man who indulged in anyone's business, he kept himself to himself, never cared for tabloids or international news, he was a man who cared about who a person was for who they were not what they were portrayed as, he was a good man..a hard man working man, or he was until he retired, now sunning himself up in that big house sipping wine on the decking looking out to his vineyard, it made her smile to think on it, and excited to know she would see him soon. As Miles mentioned bringing something she chuckled a little. " I mean, you can if you want, he would probably berate you for doing it, but perhaps coming from you he wouldn't be so bad, now if it was me he would have me working on the vineyard for even thinking of doing such a thing.." she teased thinking about it she couldn't help but chuckle a little. " Not that it was much punishment, I loved helping him there, he lost a lot of grapes mind, I could never stop stealing some for my own.." she teased resting her head on the palm of her hand clearly thinking back to all those moments only briefly before the Gala came to her mind. She listened to what he had to say, god that was a lot of people she had been to a few little gatherings with her parents growing up but she never went to big events that her father and mother attended , occasionally her brother that should of been her first incline that she was never going to be who her father wanted to run his company, but somehow she always believed that her brains and knowledge would drive her forward to be the best, but sometimes it didn't matter how hard you worked, you could never compete with gender and that was obviously why he had picked him over her, something that hurt more then she truly ever admitted at least not to him. She continued to listen as he
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explained what tended to happen, booze…food..yeah sounded like a function she smiled at her thoughts before the band was brought up. " Ooo a live band huh? Gonna show me your moves Mr King?.." she teased playfully with a small chuckle, though she was curious if the man did indeed dance or not, she enjoyed dancing, though the type of dancing she enjoyed probably would be frowned upon at such a function they were attending, god when was the last time she truly let her hair down? Went out dancing with her friends? Had proper fun? Her thoughts turned her face sour as she thought about everything she had really missed out on, everything she felt restricted from because of Connor, it made her feel sad to think of the life she was losing attached to a man who was stopping her from living, she had truly believed it was her punishment though for what she did, but did she deserve all this? For something she never intended to happen but did? You still did it though…if it wasn't for you it wouldn't of happened Those feelings rushed back to her as she quickly shook them away, she had to stop this before it all got too much again.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 04:43 AM
She listened to the silent auction , auctions she had heard of before a chance for all these buisness men snd women to flash all the cash they had, to show of their wealth, she never cared much for it, though this was for a charity event so the money went to a good cause, at least that was something right? When the dress got brought up she winced a little, just the one?....whilst she was grateful that something had been sorted who's to say she would like it? Who's to say it would fit right? She was never a fan of someone picking anything for her, she was more than capable of doing it herself but she didn't want to seem ungrateful and she certainly didn't want to upset caprese who probably put a lot of effort into it.. " I'm sure Caprese has picked out something...more than acceptable…" She begun to say grasping that towel she brought it up her body a little, it felt a little weird sitting here naked especially with the doors wide open. " Id like an opportunity to see it before the event? I would just like to see it beforehand, try it to make sure it's all okay? I'd hate to leave it before the evening and we end up having problems, you'd have to take yourself to the Gala alone and leave me here with all this booze goodness knows what I'd get up to.." she teased, she tried to be playful and she was for the most part, but there was a seriousness there to, she wanted to see it all before, she wanted to make sure she liked it…the last thing she wanted was to go to such a big event not feeling comfortable . @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Mar-23 07:26 AM
”I mean, you can if you want, he would probably berate you for doing it, but perhaps coming from you he wouldn’t be so bad. Now, if it were me he would have me working on the vineyard for even thinking of doing such a thing.” “That seems like an odd way to react to getting a gift in greeting…” Miles said raising a brow to her. Did her grandfather not appreciate things like that? He’d never met someone who didn’t like getting a gift or being given one when meeting someone new. It was an odd concept that Miles wasn’t familiar with. For him, he just saw it as polite, bringing something along as a gift to greet the man. But if Larisa thought it was a bad idea, he wondered if he should reconsider it. While she was teasing him and he could hear it in her voice, Miles was actually quite serious. He didn’t want to show up empty handed and look like some inconsiderate unannounced guest in front of someone that appeared to be very dear to Larisa. It was probably for the best that the topic switched to the Gala after that point, as that was something he at least knew well. Mentioning the band and the dancing, of course Larisa would tease about him showing off or dancing for her. He merely chuckled and shrugged at her in response.
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“I could… if you’re good.” He teased her gently. In truth, Miles could actually dance and he wasn’t horrible at it, though it was not something that he did very often and he wasn’t always keen to. It had been something that he had taken lessons in but it had been a while and he considered himself fairly rusty. The real one to ask about dancing would be Caprese. She was a phenomenal dance partner and without making it obvious often helped direct her partners who were not as skilled. Miles blinked a little though, turning his head to look back at Larisa for a moment. “Do you dance? Or enjoy it Larisa?” He asked, genuinely curious if she enjoyed something like that. If it was something that she wanted to do, or something that she enjoyed, he imagined that he would likely have to brush up in order to not embarrass himself or her. Additionally to that, it was something he didn’t know about her, and he found that he enjoyed learning all he could about what Larisa liked and what she did not. ”I’m sure Caprese has picked out something…more than acceptable” The apprehension in her voice was what he picked up on first. She had seemed so comfortable for a moment just in the buff relaxing with him until she mentioned the dress. He listened to her concern and nodded quietly with a gentle smile. Slowly he stood himself up from the couch, stretching a little with his arms held high over his head before he turned and held out his hand for her if she so wanted.
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“Of course you can. Fuck Caprese and her surprises. Just act it when she shows you tomorrow.” Miles chuckled at her. He personally didn’t care for Caprese and her need to be spontaneous sometimes. Surprises were fun and all, but if the other party wasn’t keen on it then it kind of defeated the purpose. He would wait for Larisa to stand up and help with that towel if he really wanted to cover herself back up. It wasn’t a requirement, really, for her to be half naked all the time. And thinking on it, Miles figured they should probably get dressed anyway just in case. “I think she stored it in the guest room…c’mon.” He said with a thoughtful expression on his face, before turning and making his way towards the small hallway on the first floor where the guest room was located. He would wait for Larisa to follow along if she wanted to, opening the armoire that was in that room. Inside was a stunning dress of bright crimson. The straps hung low on the hanger, indicating that they would remain off the shoulder and the dress itself looked like it would hug every curve that Larisa had. The bottom skirt flared and ruffled in a diagonal cut, giving a high rise to one side instead of a slit cut into the dress. Underneath the gown were a pair of black heels, not horribly high but certainly easy to walk or dance in. The underside of them were that same scarlet color to match the dress. “Hm… She probably has whatever jewelry for you too, but it’s not here with the dress. So you might have to wait for that until tomorrow.” Miles said quietly, looking the dress up and down and turning to Larisa to gauge her reaction to it. “You did say Red when asked between Red or White in the email…” Apparently that question had not been referring to her wine preference, but instead to a color preference for her gown. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 09:07 AM
When he questioned her about the gift she peered at him seeing the seriousness in his tone and his face that seemed a little shocked that the man wouldn't appreciate something and maybe a reaction to her bringing gifts . " Miles I was kidding, the man wouldn't send me out to work on the Vineyard I would do that because I enjoyed it, he would berate me however but that's because he's just happy to see me he doesn't expect anything, look if you want to get him a little something I'm sure he would appreciate the sentiment , if you want to get him something get him a bottle of campari it's a liquor…he loves it…" she said not wanting him to fret about taking a gift, she just knew he wouldn't expect anything or be to concerned if they brought nothing but if he was so concerned she wouldn't stop him. I could if you're good… His response had her chuckling letting her know that he did indeed like dancing, she gazed at his light hearted expression creasing his features, of course he would be a good dancer she was sure of it, the man was good at everything else why wouldn't he be? As the question got directed at her she smiled brighter " I love dancing, not just your typical ballroom stuff though, for me…dancing it's freeing if that even makes sense, I used to go out a lot with my friends on Saturday nights down the club or to any venue as long as there was music we used to dance and drink all night, sometimes till closing, god my feet …I could barely walk at the end.." she teased with a chuckle. " But it was worth it, the hangover the next day not so much…but I haven't been since.." she paused, she didn't need to bring up Connor again " …for a while anyway…" she finished deciding to leave it at that. When he said she could, she felt relieved it wasn't that she didn't expect Caprese to do a good job, she was sure she had; she just wanted to make sure it would indeed look okay. " Scouts honour I'll act surprised…" she teased before pulling herself off the couch, she did
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indeed grab that towel wrapping it back around and securing herself before following him up to the bedroom, she felt so god damn nervous, if she hated it then what? Something told her that the woman wouldn't be too happy about her saying it wasn't to her taste…then again Miles did say she liked shopping so maybe it wouldn't be so bad?
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Following him into the guest room she watched as he stepped in and headed towards the armoire when it opened what was there she was not expecting, her eyes lit up to see that beautifully stunning dress sat perched in there, the way it flowed even on that hangar was simply breathtaking, it was of the shoulder something she absolutely loved in the more formal dresses, his words had her peering to him grinning suddenly feeling like a idiot that she thought he was talking about wine choices! " You know when you asked me that I thought…ah never mind ." She said waving her hand dismissively, already feeling embarrassed to even think what she thought, she stepped forward now to peer at it, her hand carefully going to the fabric it felt so soft, she didn't need to try this on, the fabric didn't seem to be too tight and honestly it looked perfect. " God it's beautiful…" she whispered, showing that she did indeed like the dress. A new wave of nervousness rolled through her however as she gazed at the dress chewing on her bottom lip thoughtfully, she was going to a big event, one with Miles, one he hosted with hundreds of his peers ... .What if she did something wrong? What if she embarrassed him? God she couldn't drink too much… she swallowed a little, releasing the dress and turning back to him gazing at his features. " I'm going to be honest with you ..I'm nervous about tomorrow night…" she admitted honestly turning back around to look at the dress admiring it again but also an attempt to Gage those thoughts into words. " I've never been to a big event like this before, I'm worried I might embarrass you…" she whispered , she was truly worried the man had enough bad press without her showing him up to it! She could be professional and polite of course she could, but she could also put her damn foot in it too and that's what she was worried about. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Mar-23 10:21 AM
Miles just stood there and watched her admire the gown that had been picked out for her. He was happy with the choice that Caprese had come to. He remembered getting the text message earlier in the week in the elevator showing him the dress when she had picked it up. Miles had liked it very much, even writing back to Caprese while he walked Larisa to her car that the dress was perfect. It was even better in person, and the expression on her face made it all the better. “It’ll look better on you I’m sure.” He said softly, a quiet chuckle on his voice watching her admire and compliment the gown for it’s beauty. Truthfully, she was glad she had chosen red out of the two choices that had been given to her. Miles wasn’t sure white would have looked half as nice. He watched her fingers come out to inspect and feel the fabric and he knew it would be soft and of high quality. Caprese never did anything half-assed, so he was sure that the dress had been procured that it was probably of high quality and the price tag matched it.
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”I’m going to be honest with you.. I’m nervous about tomorrow night…” Miles turned his gaze from the dress in the armoire and dragged it back to Larisa’s face. He wondered where this timidness was coming from. What did she have to be nervous about? She was going to look beautiful, absolutely stunning. And even if no one else thought so, Miles was convinced she could wear a thousand layers or none at all and still be breathtaking to him. And for him, his opinion of her was the only one he really cared about. ”I’ve never been to a big event like this before, I’m worried I might embarrass you…” “Ah, I see…” That made more sense. If she’d never been to something like this, then it was understandable that she would be a little nervous. It was a pretty big event, but for Miles she had nothing to worry about. Quietly he stepped behind her and wrapped her in a gentle embrace, letting his arms fall softly against her waist. It wasn’t asking anything of her, or demanding more than that. It was just that, a soft warm embrace.
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“You don’t have to worry about that.” He said quietly into her ear. “There is nothing you could do that could embarrass me. Just having you there will be the highlight of my evening Larisa.” That was very true. He hadn’t wanted to go to the Gala this year. He had wanted to skip it, knowing how many people would be there, the press that would go to cover the event like they always did. And showing up without a date or a plus one of some kind just looked bad. Sure he was one of the most eligible bachelors in the UK but that didn’t necessarily mean it was a good idea for him to arrive alone. And especially not to his own party. In a tender show of affection, Miles quietly kissed her temple as he released her. He’d been nude long enough, and decided it was probably a good idea to get dressed, walking out of the guest room and clearly making his way back to the master suite where his suitcase sat waiting for him. The garment bag he hung up in the closet, a quiet smile on his face glancing over at it. If she followed he’d just be putting his boxers and pants back on, buttoning and zipping his fly up before looking to grab the white shirt he had worn before. He wondered if he should change his shirt, wear something else for dinner before deciding it likely wasn’t necessary. It wasn’t like he couldn’t explain the change in attire away as something simply as he wanted to take a shower after a dip in the pool but he also didn’t need to either. Swinging the bag open, he chuckled a little as the condoms he’d haphazardly tossed in there fell out. Won’t need those anymore… thank fucking god… He thought, scooping them up and sticking them away in a pocket just so they weren’t left in the villa after they departed on Sunday. Miles wasn’t a forgetful sort, but there were times where little things like this could slip his mind. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 11:09 AM
Ah I see…. She winced a little hearing him, he was probably going to think she was stupid for being so nervous, or maybe it made him nervous to take her, it wasn't that she didn't want to go she did, in fact she was elated that he even wanted to take her to such a prestigious event. An event that seemed important to him, an event that would hopefully bring him some good press, Lord knows he needed it, and to think that she could be apart of that, made her feel good but the anxiousness was there to, so many people….the thought of it made her feel a little sick if she was honest. So lost in her thoughts she didn't hear him coming up behind her the first thing she felt was his arms pulling around her causing her to jump a little, she soon relaxed though in his arms, her hands coming to gently trace against the flesh of his arms tenderly even leaning back into him a litre, his words touched her, brought a tightness to her chest to know he felt that way to have her there, she smiled her hand running over his giving it a soft squeeze. " Your to sweet Miles…" she whispered, and god he was, he knew just what to say to make her feel better to make her feel relaxed, sure she was going into a event that made her nervous, but beside him guiding her she would be okay, she was sure of it, the kiss was just another piece of reassurance she needed watching him go she turned back around to look at the dress one more time, it truly was beautiful and she wondered what type of jewellery caprese had brought her, one surprise she certainly didn't mind waiting for. Stepping back out she went into the bedroom gazing at Miles as he started to get dressed she admired him for a moment as he slipped that shirt back on, it was warm out she didn't want to put those trousers back on and shirt she wanted something lighter grabbing her suitcase she laid it down and opened it up, she definitely packed to much that was for sure, for only a couple of days she had a array of outfits picking a
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dress and a cardigan out she laid it down on the bed before grabbing underwear removing that towel she grabbed her underwear placing it on, it was black lace French underwear and a matching bra placing it on before grasping her dress. " Am I right to assume we will be treated to an Italian feast tonight?.." she asked with clear excitement If that was the case, she would definitely be disappointed if that wasn't the case! She pulled on the floral dress it was dipped In the middle showing of some of the natural curves she had there the thin straps sitting comfortably on her shoulders, it was a navy blue in colour with white flowers with an array of colours , it dipped up at the bottom showing her legs of a little more the white long cardigan she kept just incase it got cooler and they were outside, reaching into her bag she found a pair of shoes slipping them on in preparation. She reached for her purse dragging it forward grasping her phone out, seeing the number of missed calls she winced opening that phone up she saw they were from Connor as well as numerous messages she hadn't read or answered…shit she thought she hadn't even spoke to him since she left, not a single message…she needed to message him speak to him, but she couldn't even bring herself to open the messages, she was worried what they were going to say, If Miles was talking she wasn't even listening now her mind preoccupied with the notifications on her phone and if she should even open them or not..
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Miles King BOT 09-Mar-23 12:26 PM
As he situated himself, zipping up his pants and adjusting himself, he could feel eyes on him. For a moment it made him pause, unfamiliar with the feeling of being watched while he dressed before he just continued on. It wasn’t like he was shy, he’d shown that, it was just a little backwards. Normally he was being watched as he took his clothes off not putting them back on. His head turned a little to watch her stride into the bedroom and lift her suitcase up to search for clothes to wear. Miles raised a brow, seeing just how much she had packed. They were only here a few days, did she bring her whole wardrobe with her? He could never understand women in this way. Why they felt the need to pack half their closets for a forty eight hour trip. They had to have multiple shoes and scarves and hats and purses. Different dresses and shorts and pants, with matching shirts and other accessories. Most of the time the clothes weren’t worn as there just wasn’t enough time for so many outfit changes during the trip to warrant so many options. As he slipped the white shirt back on and smoothed it out over his frame, his eyes glanced towards Larisa as she dressed. He watched as she slid the lace panties up and then strapped that black bra on that matched. Miles didn’t even realize he had moved, his body just did so on it’s own, sliding across the bed with his feet hanging off the end of it at the ankles. He twisted onto his side so he could hold his head in his hand with his elbow bent underneath him, while his other hand slid into his jeans pocket. The man looked quite comfortable laying there, unashamedly watching as Larisa dressed in her underwear and eventually the sweet flowing dress that she had picked out. Perhaps it wasn’t such a bad thing if women packed so much. It at least gave him a bit of a show.
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“I would assume so. Carmen likely will have quite a few pastas for us tonight.” Miles said pleasantly, looking at her like he was watching favorite program on the television. Though he honestly preferred it in reverse. After she was completely dressed, he watched her pull her purse closer and take out her phone. That looked like a pretty good idea, Miles reaching into the blazer jacket he wore for his own phone. Surely there would be work emails that likely had come in by this point and would need to be looked after. However, when he saw very few items and tasks to take care of, he simply put the phone back into his pocket, looking up at her and taking her in again. If work didn’t need him right now than he’d rather give his attention to his Villa guest. Although, when he looked back at her this time, Miles noticed the wince that came to her face and how she was scrolling through message after message.
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“Everything alright Larisa?” Miles asked quietly, to which he didn’t get an answer from her. His brows furrowed a little, looking from her to her phone. He wondered if something was going on, if perhaps something had happened or if she was getting tasks that he hadn’t for work. “Larisa?” He tried again, but when he was met with silence a second time he’d had enough. Rolling a little more onto his front, Miles reached out with his hand, and tapped on Larisa’s wrist to try and get her attention. To pull her away from her phone for a moment and at least acknowledge that he had been trying to speak with her. Trying to check in with her. “What’s going on Larisa? Everything alright?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 12:55 PM
She hadn't heard him at all, she hadn't heard anything he was saying, her eyes were transfixed on the messages, twenty messages…and a several calls, she still hadn't opened them, just looked at the letter envelopes showing they were all from him, there was even a few voice mails, she was fretting then, was he just worried? Was he angry? Was he upset? Had he started panicking about being on his own? She felt her heart clenching in her chest that panic rolling in her again, Jesus christ how was she going to do this? Leave him…walk away when even now seeing those messages on her phone and the calls made her want to instantly go home to reassure him, because that's what she felt compelled to do…that's what he had without her realising he had wanted her to do, her fingers were trembling inching over those messages, she had to read them she needed to see if he was okay, but then what if he wasn't? What if they would cry for help? What then? The sheer thought had her breath catching in her throat. The sudden tap to her wrist startled her she jumped suddenly that phone slipping out of her hand and hitting the floor by her with a thug so lost in her thoughts she forgot where she was, the phone turned upwards with the messages to show if he cared to look she reached for the phone though bringing it forward once again . What's going on Larisa? Is everything alright? She gazed up to his concerned features, she didn't want to keep talking about Connor..or thinking about him, and yet here she was doing just that because of the messages he had sent, she should speak to him, that was the polite thing to do after all, regardless of how she felt be was technically still her boyfriend, he was probably worrying…and if that's all it was she would open them, read it and reply, but she knew it wouldn't be, its not like she hadn't received messages before. She still hadn't answered him perhaps just using his gaze as a means to try and ground her self again, to think of the
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Miles King BOT 09-Mar-23 01:16 PM
”Connor messaged…that’s all…” The look on Miles’ face soured, as if she had begun saying cruel and nasty things about his late mother. The sound of his name in her voice was enough to irritate the man. Firstly, because she had suddenly gone so quiet and so stiff without warning, and secondly because it had come from him. Miles could feel his stomach turn and his blood begin to boil. What did this boy want now? It wasn’t like she had been gone for that long, not even a full day? Was he really so pathetic that he couldn’t last a single day without her? While Miles wanted to say these things, to ask her exactly what she could have possibly seen in a git like that if he couldn’t even go more than a work day without Larisa, he didn’t. Miles held his tongue. Everyone handles grief differently and while Miles truly believed that Connor was manipulating Larisa using his own grief as leverage and an excuse, he couldn’t really determine how true that was just yet.
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“Oh. What did he need?” His tone was darker, not in that seductive way that he used when speaking with Larisa, but one he would use when he was quietly demanding answers from his subordinates at work. The tone he’d used when he expected a result or an answer and wouldn’t be taking no as an answer for it. He’d used it several times with Tristan or Dustin or even Julia back in the office. It was serious and deep, an expectation laced there that refusing to answer was not a good option. His eyes traveled to the phone as she locked the screen so it would go black and turned the thing over to hide it further. Without hesitation, Miles reached forward and picked up the cell phone in his hand, unlocking the screen to see the notifications that would count how many where there. He wouldn’t be able to read them, but he wanted to know how many times Connor had been desperately trying to reach Larisa. Messages, Voicemails and Phone calls at once with little bubbled numbers next to all of them. Pathetic.. “You should find out what he wanted.” Miles said, turning her phone back to her to take it back. He wasn’t going to snoop through her phone. For starters, he didn’t know her pass code. He had just wanted to see what exactly she was trying to hide. He didn’t like secrets, didn’t like things being hidden from him or kept from him. Miles could also recognize that he wasn’t officially with Larisa. She still had Connor, and until that cord was cut he had to be respectful of what she wanted to do regarding him. He could advise, and ask and even plan with her but ultimately it was Larisa’s decision on what she would need to do.
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“I can be here with you, if you want me to be. If that will help.” He said, a little softer though it was hard to come out of that firm demanding tone. “Or I can wait outside for you to finish. I don’t want you to have to worry all weekend because he’s messaging you like a mad man. If it will get him to stop, then contact him. Otherwise, I guess just ignore the messages…” Miles really didn’t have a better idea than that. If she wasn’t going to answer Connor, than she had to try and ignore them completely. The trouble with that was, that if they were left ignored, he was sure that Larisa would worry, and that would last the entire weekend. Miles was convinced that if she were to talk to Connor he’d have nothing good to say either though, so he honestly felt trapped. Whether she ignored Connor or not. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 02:22 PM
Oh what did he need? She heard that sudden change in his voice gazing up to him in almost the instance he said anything, she could see the distaste on his face , the deep almost commanding way he spoke to her almost as if he was demanding she answer what he asked , she didn't like that, of course she recognised the tone, she had seen him use it on more then one of his employees in the office, it caused a frown to cross her face she opened her mouth as if to answer him before suddenly she watched his hand come down to take her phone her eyes widened as he took it and brought it up to his face. " Miles what are you doing! " she berated reached out to grab her phone back, but not before he expressed she should call him, she was frustrated now not only because of Connor but because of him, speaking to her like she was his employee ..I mean technically she was, but not now not in this room and she didn't like it, and she certainly didn't like him taking her phone like that to see the extent of the messages himself without even talking to her more about it, she was annoyed…but maybe not so much that he did it, but at the fact that he saw the level of messages she had and voice mails , this wasn't unusual it was rather common for her to have these, normally she responded and they weren't that bad, but she could only assume because she hadn't this time he panicked…that's what she thought anyway. Why are you still defending him? she said to herself because that's literally what she was doing right now whilst she sat here. She sighed gazing at her phone and the messages and calls, he was right she needed to contact him just so it was on her mind, she knew she would think about it all weekend otherwise. " I Need to call him…" she knew she did, she stretched her legs out leaning against the unit behind her right next to the bed, she folded one leg over the other , she peered up to Miles then her face softening to look at his expression despite how frustrated
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he looked, he still gave her the will to want to do this more.
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" Just…stay there okay? Let me handle it though, just stay there so I can look at you, I just….I don't want to crumble and I will if you leave this room, i have nothing to hide from you, i want you to be here…" she whispered honestly because she knew she would , Connor had a way of doing that, of making her feel guilty, she unlocked the phone finally taking a deep breath , even then she hesitated the worry racing through her for what he might say Just do it! she practically shouted inwardly at her self before finally she clicked call, her heart was racing her eyes peering up instantly to Miles…she had to look at him, she had to…she would agree to anything he said otherwise, the phone clicked not even two rings in. "Larisa?! Where have you been? Do you know how worried I've been??" The quiet of the room meant that Miles could probably hear the panic in his voice, Larisa took another deep breath before finally answering him. "S-Sorry, we've been busy, we had a lot to do…" her voice was quiet on the phone, that happy carefree tone almost gone from her as she spoke, she sounded nervous the most tremor in her tone showing that. "Busy huh?" he asked in his own voice, dropping a little at his question. She knew what was coming, what always did . "Too busy for me huh?, its been hard Larisa, being here without you, ive hated it" he spoke his voice almost sounding sad then, that same low monotone he normally gave her that had her wanting to scream down the phone she will come home, he doesn't have to feel that way, anything to settle that sadness, anything to take away the pain she thought he was in, or what that pain could bring, but she didn't, her eyes didn't divert from Miles they couldn't she would lose her defiance she knew she would. "I-Im home Sunday, its not too long…" she said. There was a sudden pause then, Connor didn't respond but she heard the sigh in his voice, almost a frustrated one before he responded. "Where's your boss?" he suddenly
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asked Larisa face faltering at his question, his tone seeming to change a little then he didn't seem as sad, more frustrated, her brows furrowed at that, a questionable look on her face. "He's…dealing with some stuff right now, why?..." she asked, there was silence again on the other end of the phone, a silence that seemed to stretch on for longer than it needed to, a silence she suddenly felt extremely uncomfortable about. "Sorry, I don't know why I asked , I just miss you that's all, I can't wait to see you Sunday, what time are you back?" she was so confused then, his whole tone had changed…he almost sounded frustrated and she couldn't pinpoint it, maybe he was frustrated at her because she hadn't replied to his messages? "I'm not sure yet, I'm going to see my NonnograndfatherSunday morning and then likely to fly out in the afternoon so probably early evening?" "I thought you were there for work Larisa?"" that same frustrated tone come out and she blinked a few times, now she knew she didn't miss hear that "I Am Connor, just because I'm going to see him doesn't mean I'm not working, I can't come here and not see him you know how important he is to me?.." "Yeah, seems everyone is right these days?" Larisa heard that tone again and sighed shaking her head before Connors deflated sigh came over the phone "I'm sorry Doll, I just…I dunno…it's not the same without you hear, you should see him, your right, look ill ring you tomorrow yeah? See how things are?" "Y-Yeah…yeah that's fine "
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"Good…I meant what I said Larisa were talk when your home about everything okay?...I love you" Those words bounced off his lips and she sucked in a deep breath. She couldn't say those words back, not when she didn't mean it, she was a little surprised he said it, he hadn't in months. " We will talk when I'm back.. W-We have a lot to discuss okay? But I need to go, I've got emails to sort…ill talk to you tomorrow…" and with that she hung up, she felt her hands tumble as she hung up leaning against the counter her eyes closed, god already she felt that guilt there…but she did it, she spoke to him and this time she didn't go running that was something right? Even if she heard the frustrated tone after, she couldn't blame him for that though, not really she would be frustrated to if she was ignored and she knew it , she didn't look at Miles instead at her phone allowing that guilt to over consume her again ..would she ever truly stop? @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Mar-23 03:34 PM
Miles hadn’t really reacted to her when she got irritated that he’d taken her phone. He couldn’t look at the messages himself and he wasn’t about to read them or call the boy either. It was more he wanted to know how many times she had been contacted, how many messages she was dealing with before handing it back to her and giving her the options he did. Larisa took a while but she finally decided that she would call Connor back, and she asked Miles to remain in the room. She wanted him there to be able to see him, to be able to have the morale support that she required from him. Giving a nod of his head, Miles swung himself so he was sitting on the edge of the bed, folding his arms across his chest while she leaned against the thin table in front of him. When she crossed her legs so did he at the ankles, waiting for the phone call to be made.
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Unfortunately, Miles wasn’t in a very supportive mood seeing just how many messages Connor had left and just how many voicemails she was going to have to deal with later. On the second ring, Connor’s voice rang out through her phone, and Miles smirked at the volume of the boy on the other end of the line. ”Larisa?! Where have you been?” “In heaven.” Miles murmured, just loud enough for Larisa to hear but certainly not for Connor’s ears, commenting on Connor’s little outbursts as they came through the phone. ”Do you know how worried I’ve been??” “No.. should we have been?” Miles responded, still in that cynical quiet voice. He even rolled his eyes a little at it. Honestly, Larisa had been gone about half a day. Surely he hadn’t been that worried or perhaps he was actually worried because of the company she had with her. That thought seemed more likely to Miles, who then decided to continue the game. Especially hearing the tremor in Larisa’s voice and the nervousness she held speaking with Connor. Miles was quickly hating the way this boy was making her nervous. That he had such a hold on her that it made her tremble with fear. That had to stop. ”Busy huh?” “Yeah, Busy...” Miles sneered, in that same quiet tone so Larisa could hear him but no one else in the room. He was careful to make sure his comments remained quiet like this, only wanting Larisa to hear them and hopefully give her a little confidence, or put a smile on her face during this difficult and annoying conversation.
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”Too busy for me huh?” “Exactly.” ”It’s been hard Larisa, being here without you, I’ve hated it.” “Get used to it Boy...” The sadness in Connor’s tone did nothing for the almost cruel way Miles was responding back to him. He couldn’t help it, Miles had very little sympathy for Connor and his whining. At the pause, he thought perhaps that the phone call would end, and that would be the end of it. Instead Miles felt his temper flare a little hearing the next thing Connor decided to ask. ”Where’s your boss?” “Underneath me so I can ride him like how I want to.” Miles answered for Larisa in this, still keeping his voice down despite the venom that laced his words. He waited for Larisa to give her actual answer to Connor before rolling his eyes again, waiting for the next trivial whining that the boy on the phone would make.
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”Sorry, I don’t know why I asked. I just miss you that’s all, I can’t wait to see you Sunday, what time are you back?” “No you’re not. And get used to missing her, she’s not Yours anymore.” The statement was nearly growled under his breath, his arms tightening over his chest while Miles did everything he could to try and keep himself quiet and relatively calm. This Connor was manipulative, a crafty gaslighting bastard in Miles’ eyes. Upset one moment, angry at the next, and then on the verge of tears last all while Miles had a clear vision of him glaring daggers at him over Larisa’s shoulder back at the house that Thursday evening. You don’t fool me… Larisa began talking about their plans, how they were going to visit her grandfather on Sunday morning and would likely be home in the evening. Unsurprised, Miles grumbled hearing Connor’s clear disdain for these plans. Who did this jerk think he was? She was here, and it was closer than she had been before to visiting her family. What right did he have to keep her from doing that? If it had been Miles, he’d have wanted the chance to do the same, and no significant other or otherwise would keep him from doing that. Miles was just accommodating enough to be able to offer that within the confines of their itinerary.
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”I thought you were there for work Larisa?” “She Is…” Miles growled at that phone, wanting nothing more than to take it from Larisa and give Connor a piece of his mind at the audacity of him. Of course Larisa was here for work, she just had extra time while here. Why didn’t Connor understand that? It didn’t help when after Larisa assured him that she was in fact there for work, that Connor spat back at her, frustrated and annoyed. ”Yeah, seems everyone is these days.” What the fuck was that supposed to mean? Miles thought irritably. Before the rest of Connor’s voice came through the phone sounding deflated now. A tone that suited the boy a little better in Miles’ honest opinion. ”I’m sorry Doll, I just… I dunno… it’s not the same without you here, you should see him, you’re right, look I’ll ring you tomorrow yeah? See how things are?”
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Doll?” Miles sneered at the phone. He had a pet name for her, and it wasn’t even original. It wasn’t unique or special. Might as well just call Larisa ‘baby’ or ‘sweetie’ or ‘honey’. At least Miles had one that was unique to Larisa. There was no other who was his Agnellino. It meant something between just the two of them. The idea that something so common as an inanimate silent children’s toy was what Connor referred to Larisa as, stoked that temperature of Miles’ anger. He held his tongue on this though. Just continuing to listen as Connor droned on and on. ”Good… I meant what I said Larisa, we’ll talk when you’re home about everything okay?...I love you.” Bullshit you do Miles thought bitterly, but he couldn’t bring himself to snap at the phone like had throughout the conversation. Instead he turned his head away from Larisa, expecting to hear her confess that she loved Connor too. Expecting to hear those three passionate words that meant that she still had feelings for Connor. If that was the case, he couldn’t continue. They would remain boss and employee, and nothing more. He had confided in her, had told her the darkest part of himself, something he still grappled with on a daily basis, and Miles couldn’t bear the thought of hearing her say she loved Connor. It was probably because she hadn’t said it, merely hanging up the phone that caught his attention again. He turned his gaze back to her and found that she couldn’t look at him. She looked defeated, overwhelmed with the conversation, and Miles sighed heavily realizing just how big of an asshole he had been. She wanted him there for moral support, and what he did instead was chastise Connor so she could hear it but he couldn’t. He acted childish, jealous and undignified.
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“Larisa…” He said gently, his voice returning to that soft kind baritone that it normally held for her. Slowly he pushed himself off the bed and took the step or two it would take to get close to her again. As gently as he could, he opened his arms but wouldn’t go in to hug her like he wanted to. He didn’t really deserve that kind of affection, not with how he’d acted, but if she wanted the comfort he was willing to give it. “I’m sorry… I should have been more supportive of you during that call… For what it’s worth, I think you did well standing up for yourself..” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 08:42 PM
In heaven Those two words hit her ears more loudly than she thought they would, her eyes flicked up to Miles quickly hearing the frustration in his tone was clear to hear, but she also wasn't expecting him to hear what Connor was saying.. or even offer a response himself to it. Each thing Connor said it seemed Miles had an answer to give, his voice laced with venom and distaste, the anger she could feel rolling of him in waves, not only did she have Connors said dejected voice in her ears she had the venom that Miles was spewing from the bed to, she didn't know what she expected Miles to do whilst she was hear on the phone to him but sitting there and giving his own running commentary on his answers to the questions was not what she had in mind! In Fact on occasion she found herself overwhelmed with what Miles was saying as well as trying to actually work a response to give to Connor, it was clear he was angry, furious with Connor she didn't blame him, he had every right to be, Connor was being a jerk she could see that, but she certainly didn't need Miles sitting there behaving this way…he was fir the better word being childish…and jealous. Was that what it was? He was jealous? That Larisa was even giving Connor the time of day right now? Trying to at least keep things amicable until she got home and she could sort this mess properly? Maybe..he certainly seemed like he was and when she did eventually hang up that phone and place it down against the phone that's why she couldn't look at him right away, not just because of Connor and his behaviour on the phone to her but also the way Miles had acted to. Larisa… That soft tone had returned the one he seemed to use for her a lot and it caused her to sigh deeply her finger idly picking at the back of her phone, she might not care for Connor anymore, she might of made up her mind on what she knew to do moving forward but did he have any idea how hard this was? How scared she was to be doing this? And here he
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re he was acting jealous and childish, how was he supposed to be there and support her? It was very clear that if he even came near the house at any point when she wanted to talk to Connor what would happen, there's no way Miles would behave dignified in front of Connor and she didn't think Connor would neither, a fight would happen she was sure of it, and that would be no good for anyone..the press would find out no doubt, Miles name would be tarnished more than it already was and god knows what it would do to Connor! Her eyes finally lifted from that floor watching as he outstretched his arms to her she felt frustrated, frustrated with everything and it showed. " Yeah you should of been…" she said, shaking her head and making no attempt to come forward into those arms even if she wanted to, instead she wrapped her arms around her waist her eyes moving to the open doors of the balcony gazing out to beautiful skies and the arrangement of flowers she could see.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 08:53 PM
for what it's worth I think you did well standing up for yourself… She sighed again, letting her head tilt back against that unit closing her eyes and letting his words sink in, she didn't feel like she did well at all, she felt shaken up her heart was pounding in her chest from the anxiety she felt during that call and what she needed more than anything was for Miles to just be there…just to be sat there, he could of held her hand, he could of just been silent any of that would of done instead he sat there and berated everything Connor said, and if anything he made her feel more guilty, she might not love Connor but the man still cared for her, or at least that's what he said and here she was sleeping with another man whilst he sat at home worrying himself to death, she frowned at her thoughts….she was a horrible person. Her eyes flicked back to Miles then gazing at his features as he sat there " I know you don't like him, and you have every reason not to, but you can't behave like that Miles…I need your help to do this, but your not going to help me if your acting like that, I don't want more bad press coming your way if you let those feelings manifest so much that you can't control yourself and do something your gonna regret, you think I want that? You think I want to see you dealing with more bad press because of me? Because of my issues that I got you involved in?.." she asked her tone serious yet there was still a softness to it, because the last thing she wanted was him being dragged through the mud again, because who knew what other implications that might have. "This is going to be hard enough as it is for me..without me worrying about your behaviour…" Her tone turned softer still , but even with all of what she said she couldn't stop that small ache in her chest to hear all of what he said, his words tarnished with jealousy showed her at least how much he did care for her and she would be lying if she said a part of her didn't like hearing t
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hat, she couldn't stop the small smile that came to her face, a playful one at that . " Didn't realise you could be so jealous though…It's quite sexy…" she teased perhaps she just simply wanted to bring them back to the here and now not having the whole weekend ruined by him again, he had already caused enough stress between the Two and no doubt more when they got back, right now she didn't want it…she just wanted him, and to enjoy what time together they had, because God knows what was going to happen when they got back, and it terrified her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Mar-23 09:36 PM
He’d be lying if he said it didn’t sting, the fact that she wrapped her arms around herself instead of into his. It felt cold and distant, and Miles hated it. He knew that feeling all too well and this time he knew he deserved it. Slowly, he put his hands in his jean pockets, standing there before her and waiting. ”Yeah you should of been…” Miles felt his face pull a little in a wince. He deserved her ire, her frustration at him. While part of him really had wanted to make her laugh, answering Connor back with his ridiculous demands with ones that Miles found a little more amusing, he hadn’t said them in a way that really reflected that. Truth be told, he also let his jealousy of the matter dictate his behavior, something that Miles didn’t do. He knew better than to act like a child. This was difficult on Larisa more than it was him, and he hadn’t been cognizant of her feelings.
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“I’m sorry Larisa.” He said quietly, watching her turn away from him and out to the balcony. The flowers danced in the breeze on the wall keep, sending a calm and gentle scent in with the warm breeze of the afternoon air. He let there be quiet between them, knowing that she likely had more to say and the less he talked the better. Last thing Miles wanted to do was upset her again. He seemed really good at that without even having to try. “This is going to be hard enough as it is for me.. Without me worrying about your behavior.” He could feel his temper rise hearing her. He wasn’t a child; yes he had acted a little immaturely but he wasn’t someone to be chastised and told to sit on the naughty step or something. She was talking to him softer, but it still had that nagging stern tone to it. Still he said nothing, letting his gaze fall away from her as she spoke. He hated the fact that she was concerned about him. That she was concerned about what the damn press would say about him or his name. That she didn’t think he would be able to control himself if he came face to face with Connor again, and that she worried what exactly Miles would or was capable of doing to him.
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“Larisa. I don’t give a damn what the press says about me.” Miles said, his voice irritated and low having to bring this up with her. Even though he knew she was right. Even though he knew that his behavior wasn’t something she could trust. Miles knew she was right, he couldn’t act this way with Connor. His mind went to the not so distant future of Sunday evening, when he would be taking Larisa home. Connor would likely be there, considering according to Larisa he didn’t have a job and he didn’t have anywhere that he would go necessarily to not be there. At least as far as Miles knew. The idea of the man storming out of the house to drag Larisa inside and away from him made Miles grimace angrily. That only solidified what Miles knew to be true, what Larisa had said before. There would be a fight, and Miles would be damned if he lost that fight against Connor. But that was why civility was required here. She needed his support more than his anger and disdain for Connor. “You’re right…” He said finally, letting out a heated exhale and closing his eyes. “I acted appallingly, and you don’t deserve that. In my defense, the way Connor spoke to you on the phone was just as bad. No one should talk to you like that. No One. Not even me and especially not Him.” Miles continued before he decided he needed to give her some space. If she wanted to join him, he wouldn’t stop her but he didn’t want to force her to do something that she didn’t want to do. On his way around her, he heard the comment she made, making him stop and look over his shoulder at her. He knew she was teasing but Miles wasn’t sure he could really tease her back properly.
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“It wasn’t just jealousy that drove me.” He said simply, letting his words cascade over his shoulder at her in a more calm tone to show that he was serious without the anger to join it. “I just didn’t like the way he spoke to you, Larisa. Like you were his property. And you had to make Him happy at all costs. You are no Doll, Larisa… and no one should treat you like a toy to manipulate and play with.” It wasn’t like Miles was any better, claiming Larisa was His, even saying as much in his irritated retorts to Connor. He’d openly said out loud that Larisa was his, as if he owned her. As if he possessed her. How was Miles any better? Shaking his head, inwardly hating himself for his own behavior. Perhaps he needed a moment too, just to cool off. Emotions had been high and perhaps calling Connor hadn’t been a good idea after all now that Miles thought about it. Stepping out onto the balcony, he sat down on one of the lounge chairs, leaning back and putting an arm under his head a moment to get comfortable on it. He crossed his ankles and just took in a deep breath, letting the warmth of the day and the gentle sea breeze calm him down and settle the anger that had simmered to life hearing Connor’s demanding whines. There was a second lounge chair if Larisa decided she wanted to join him, but Miles wasn’t going to force her. He never would. Any decision was hers and hers alone to make. Now would he have minded if she decided to come out there and be with him? Settle in the gentle sea breeze and the warm soothing end of the day sunshine? Of course not. In fact he almost hoped that she would. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 10:21 PM
Larisa I don't give a damn what the press say about me… She winced at those words, she wasn't so sure that was true, she was sure what the press said about him affected him, even if he didn't always show it, how could someone not be affected by those harsh words he had to read on a daily basis? Especially what was written about Melody, the lies they published and they wouldn't even hear his side of the story, she knew without a shadow of a doubt that it affected him if he cared to admit it or not. She could see his face twisting In anger at her words and that wasn't her intention she didn't mean to make him angry, that's not what she wanted here she just didn't want want this to be even bigger of a issue then it already could be, she knew how difficult this would be with Connor, how hard it was going to be to walk away from him especially with how she could only begin to imagine he would be like, how he would react the thought made her hold her self a little harder, she was going to Need that support because god knows she was going to be in a bad place afterwards, the guilt would eat her Alive and she needed someone to be strong because God knows she wouldn't be. You're right…. His agreement however was something she wasn't expecting. She thought there was going to be an argument. His face looked like he was gearing for one. " I'm not saying it was…." She whispered and she wasn't, but she had lived with it for so long she had just gotten used to it, not that she thought it was okay, but she hadn't known any difference at least not the last six months, she was just accustomed to it, she watched him get up heading away from her and it caused a sadness to roll through her that she had upset him enough with her words that he had to distance himself, even her playfulness hadn't helped the situation in fact she was sure it just made it worse… His words hit her , her face softening as she watched him leave to go out onto that balcony, her eyes following as he lo
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unged down on the chair , he was right. She knew he was, he had no right to talk to her like that, and here she was accepting it, like she had over the last six months, she never really gave it much thought, never paid it any attention until he started to make her see the true extent of it, he was manipulating her….she could see that now…she remained on that floor for a moment more perhaps giving him the space she thought he needed before she finally pulled herself up, not able to keep that distance between them anymore and not wanting this awkwardness yet again, she just wanted to enjoy this weekend and it seemed everything was trying to stop that. Moving slowly outside she wasn't completely sure If he would want her there, or want his space, she didn't sit down though instead she moved to the railings gazing out to the view beyond the complex they were in, it was beautiful and she felt herself relaxing just a little simply looking at it. " I'm sorry Miles…" she spoke to him though she didn't turn to look at him. " I shouldn't of spoken to you like that, your right…Connor didn't have any right to speak to me like that, I guess I'm just used to it I don't really notice it anymore, you had every right to be angry and I shouldn't of berated you like I did…you were showing you care…I guess I'm just not used to it…" she whispered the warm breeze blowing her hair back her eyes still gazing out to the ocean just in the distance, how she would love to be there now feet in the sand watching the waves crash right in front of her it was a relaxing sight to see, one she needed right now. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Mar-23 10:52 PM
Miles had taken quite a few deep breaths by the time he heard Larisa step out onto the balcony with him. He had just needed a few moments to cool off. Step away from the situation and clear his head. The last thing he wanted was to be irritated and accidentally direct it at Larisa. It wasn’t her fault and she didn’t deserve the frustration that Miles had. He was more upset at himself for his behavior and Connor for treating her the way that he did. For so long that she believed that’s how she deserved to be treated. It went against everything his mother had instilled in him, how a lady was to be treated with dignity and respect, with reverence because the mark of a gentleman was how he treated the women in his life. She was so smart and kind and witty. How a woman like her, as amazing as she was, could fall for such manipulative tactics from a man was beyond Miles’ comprehension. It was frustrating because all he wanted to do was tell her that she deserved better than that, and he got the sense that she wouldn’t believe him if he tried. ”I’m sorry Miles…” Don’t… Miles thought, the word soft and harsh at the same time in his mind as he watched her walk past him and lean on that balcony. She was radiant, how could anyone see anything else? The way her hair danced in the breeze and gleamed in the sunshine. Her words were quiet and for a while Miles just let them crash over him just like the gentle waves on the beach below. Waiting for a moment, Miles spread his legs out so they could lay on either side of the lounge chair to allow him to stand. The wood of the chair creaked a little at the shift and movement before sitting quiet on the stone balcony. His approach to her was cautious, far calmer than he had been earlier. Miles got to where he was standing just behind her, her dress gently wrapping around his legs in the breeze that played at the hem of it. He was so conflicted, wanting to hold her, wanting to walk away, wanting to kiss her all at once. Instead, h
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e quietly moved her hair away from her shoulder and neck, quietly leaning down next to her so that he was sure she would be able to hear him. He wasn’t trying to rile her up, or excite her. It was more her hair was potentially in the way, and Miles wanted to be sure it didn’t muffle his words.
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“You have nothing to apologize for.” He said calmly, glancing down at her before turning his gaze to the ocean beyond. It was quite calming, it was a big reason he had his office where it was. He could almost mellow out with the sound of the ocean and the sight of it glimmering out in front of him. It was just nicer to have it in person. “You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect Larisa. I hope I can convince you of that.” He continued, a quiet smile spreading on his face, whether she would look his way to see it or not. “I hope to earn your trust again too. That you can rely on me for support in this. If you need or want it.” He couldn’t really help himself, his fingers gently playing at her arm and shoulder in a tender stroke. The back of his knuckles glided up and down her skin, not in a sexually charged way but just in a ‘I’m here, let me comfort you’ kind of way. “We probably have about an hour before Carmen calls us to dinner…” He said abruptly, watching her unwavering gaze out to the waters below. “Care to take a walk?” The beach was private for the most part, with only a few locals and would eventually be the respite area for the guests of the Villas when the construction and renovations had been completed. For now it was relatively safe to wander the beautiful white sands that stretched on either side of the cliff settled buildings. And Miles was in the mood to try and make it up to Larisa for his behavior, in any way he could. Silently, he leaned over the railing, careful not to put his weight against her shoulder too heavily and plucked one of the purple flowers on the other side of the wall. Without saying anything or making too fast of movements, he carefully placed the lovely flower in her hair just above her ear, tucking some of her hair behind the cartilage in order to give the flower some stability to stay. Just waiting to hear what she would say. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Mar-23 11:28 PM
Her eyes were so focused on that ocean in the distance she barely registered the creak of the wooden lounger behind her, not until she heard the gentle shuffle of his feet did she realise he was coming closer to her, she felt his fingers come up to brush her hair from her shoulder a small content sigh leaving her lips to feel the warmth of his fingertips brush against her neck. You have nothing to apologise for… " I do Miles, you was just speaking the truth being honest, I shouldn't of spoken to you like that…" she whispered feeling the warmth of his breath against her neck , her attention moved from that ocean back to hin, turning her head a little so she could listen to him, he made her chest ache in the most wonderful of ways, he was so sweet and caring, so tender in his ways with her..well..mostly anyway, nothing she didn't want anyway, he just wanted the best for her and it showed in every way possible, it was like he was plucked from the heavens and sent to save her, to rescue her from this life of misery, she didn't know how she got so lucky to have him in her life, but fuck she was grateful for it. " Of course I need it, and want it…and there's no one I want it more from than you Miles. " and she meant that there wasn't a single person she trusted to help her more then him, he made her feel safe something she didn't truly realise she didn't feel until now , as he spoke about dinner she nodded, she wasn't in the mood much for it now, but his offer of taking a walk had her face brightening, she knew that would help a walk on the beach something she had longed to do since she saw it. " I'd like that…" she whispered she watched his frame move reaching for one of the flowers ahead of them, it was vibrant in colour as he brought it forward before she felt him place it so delicately in her ear, it was such a simple act yet it meant so much to her. She turned around on that railing now to face him, her hand lifting to gently stroke the flesh of his cheek,
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she couldn't stop her self as she leaned in pressing her lips to his giving him the softest of kisses before pulling back allowing her head to rest there for a moment simply breathing him in. " Thank you Miles…" she whispered her lips moving against his before she gave him one more kiss before finally pulling away, outstretched her hand she waited to see if he would take it hopefully he did so they could go on a walk, one that was needed right now. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Mar-23 12:11 AM
He was quick to wrap her up in his arms, enjoying the sensation of being close to her again. The man was completely addicted to the way her kisses felt against him, better than any he’d had before. It was quick, not nearly as passionate or desperate as they had been previously, and when she pulled back from it his breath fluttered over her lips gently. Miles leaned against her palm in silence, a quiet hum rolling off his throat at the second kiss she followed up with. It wasn’t as long as the first, but it was enough. Miles took a deep satisfying breath, taking in the smell of the ocean and the flowers and the woman he lightly held in his arms. “If giving you a flower earns me kisses from you…” he said gently as she moved to lead them both out towards the beach, taking her hand in his with a much happier grin on his face. “Then I’ll buy every damn flower shop from here back to London.”
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The walk down to the beach was actually a scenic one. There was a winding trail that lead from that apartment down to the main house and then further down to the beautiful sandy coast. For the majority of the time, Miles held her hand. Sometimes he would lead and guide her down, and other times he would allow her ahead of him so that she could take in the area and the beauty it offered. Once they past the main building there were some narrow steps that led them straight down to the beach, with a long iron railing as the steps themselves were steep and slightly uneven. Handmade and old. To keep it from being too quiet, Miles would talk of the different renovations that they would be doing. The stairs would be fixed in the coming months so they were safer for guests to utilize, and the paths would have new foliage planted to keep the mountainside green and paradise-like. It was important to Miles that the place look like it was plucked out of time, and kept that rustic town charm. When the pair of them finally got to the beach and the sand, Miles released her hand so she could walk on her own. He slipped his hands into his pockets, always there in case she wanted his arm while they strolled along the beach shore. The waves crashed against the sand and tickled up to their toes, the granules soft and white and warm. It smelled of salt strongly here, but Miles didn’t mind. He was sure that Larisa wouldn’t either. They could talk about anything, as most of the beach was deserted. The sun played in the distance, gently lowering and casting a beautiful orange glow over the sand and the surf. It was peaceful, and easy here. Miles just wished they could stay for longer than just the weekend.
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It was probably more than an hour that they slowly walked up and then back down that beach, leaving plenty of time for light conversation. For small teases and gentle words. It wasn’t until they were on their way back in order to head to the main house that Miles brought up what she had said before. With the sun at his back, he turned to her a little feeling more than the warmth of the sun spreading over his back and permeating through him. “No matter what happens… I’m glad that you want my support. I’m happy to give it Larisa.” His words were quiet, just wanting to ensure she knew that she could rely on him. That he didn’t mind being in her corner. It felt right there, felt like he should have always been there and only just realized it or was made aware of it. He would have said more but he stopped and lifted his head into the air, his nose taking in a deep breath and a bright smile falling on his face. The smell on the air was full of spices, a mixture of sauce and pasta and different kinds of meats and cheeses and vegetables. Robust and warm and homely, something that made the mouth water and made him chuckle a little. “Smells like Dinner’s nearly done… If I had to guess, I think Carmen made her lasagna and likely a couple other things.” He said lightheartedly, rubbing the back of his head a little as they made their way back up the beach towards the main house. “Fuck I hope she didn’t go overboard again…I want to be able to fit into my tux tomorrow night.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Mar-23 01:10 AM
His words caused her to chuckle, her fingers gently clasping his . " I don't need flowers Miles for you to deserve those…" I just need you She thought to herself but she didn't voice those thoughts , instead kept them to herself, instead she simply held his hand as he lead her out of the villa and down the small pathway that would lead them to the beach, her eyes taking in the wonders around them, it was such a beautiful place no wonder he was so intent on getting his hands on this property not only was it a fantastic business opportunity one she was sure would bring food revenue in for him, it was also a great place for him to come vacation on occasion, it was so tranquil here, she to wished they were here longer then the weekend, maybe they could come again longer next time, the thought brought a smile to her face hopefully next time to they wouldn't have all these other stresses they had now, as long as things got sorted the way she hoped they would, she didn't allow her mind to dive into that rabbit hole however, instead she listened to him as he explained what he wanted to do, nodding at his suggestion and adding a few of her own for what she thought might work well. Once they reached the beach she found her smile to grow even wider, it was beautiful a perfect golden colour and there was no one around, not that she could see anyway, she released his hand and removed her shoes clutching them in one hand as her arm coiled around his to walk, she wanted to feel the sand beneath the toes the rich warmness to it as they stepped out and started their walk across the beach, she watched absentmindedly as the waves crashed against the shore, the gentle soothing sound it made when it did, god she could stay here for hours listening to that sound, like the most poetic rhythm she ever heard, it calmed her so much, they spoke occasionally laughing and teasing one another just content to be in each others presence it seemed before they started there slow walk back, her
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eyes peering up to the villa she could just see perched at the top. She paused before the steps to knock the sand from her feet holding him for support as she did before slipping those shoes back on, her eyes gazing up to his face when he spoke smiling warmly towards him. " I'm glad, you have no idea how much it means to me…" and he didn't, she was happy to hear he was more then willing to give his support because she knew she would need it, the smell of the food soon hit her nose to causing a small groan to leave her lips it smelt incredible she didn't realise how hungry she was until that scent hit her, clutching his hand again she chuckled at his words her hand coming to pat his flat muscular stomach playfully. " Ah you're fine! I'm sure your have no trouble fitting into it, besides just because she's cooking a lot doesn't mean you have to eat all of it Miles…" she teased before she nudged him playfully. " Besides if not your have to go shirtless, and I can almost guarantee no one would complain if you do…give them all something to look at after all, though your have to be careful, you might end up on one of those auctions….some old dear snapping you up…" she teased with another bright laugh as they started to make their way up the steps. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Mar-23 01:41 AM
”Ah you’re fine! I’m sure you’ll have no trouble fitting into it, besides just because she’s cooking a lot doesn’t mean you have to eat all of it Miles…” “You don’t know Carmen.” Miles said simply, unable to help the way his stomach flexed a little at her touch. As if it just wanted to show that what she was feeling was worth the touch. “I swear her goal in life is to make me fat. It’s why I try not to eat much when I know she’s cooking.” He laughed, feeling that familiar grumble deep within his gut proving that same thought. Miles held his arm out to steady her while she brushed off the sand and got her flats back on. Her next comment made him roll his eyes and laugh at her. Oh if she only knew. “Believe me, I don’t need to be shirtless to be put up for auction Larisa.” He teased, climbing the narrow steps behind her with his arms stretched out on either side. They were uneven steps and some weren’t quite flat. He was confident that she could make her way up without a problem and that she would be able to keep herself upright, but just in case Miles lingered a little behind her. Just in case she slipped she had someone that had no problem catching her and happily would.
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As they neared the main house and walked up the stone steps to the large wooden double doors, the smell of the food got thicker and hotter in their noses. Opening the doors sent a wave of tantalizing smells to tempt even someone who was stuffed to the brim. Miles held the door open for Larisa, escorting her through the main lobby area of the home. Decorated much the same as his villa was, with white walls and tan tiles on the floor. There were some artworks done by local artisans on the walls for decoration and most of the place had rounded archways that were open and inviting. It looked like the lobby of a hotel more than a house, but it had such a warm and cozy feeling about it that it certainly felt like one would have gone home. “Out here!” Caprese’s voice called to the pair of them from down the way, and Miles took Larisa by the hand to lead her out onto the grand open patio space. It was arched and looked out towards the ocean, lit with lanterns and covered in dark emerald green ivy that clung to the stone archways and pillars. Several white seats and loveseats were set out so that easily a part of twenty or so could enjoy the view as well as be entertained. The dark wood tables were cleaned off and set with white plates and silverware, with sharp white napkins folded neatly in triangles on the place settings. Bottles of red and white wine were out and ready to be served and Miles peered around at it all in satisfaction.
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“Should make for a great venue for people. Hosting events like weddings, corporate parties and such.” He murmured to Larisa, not necessarily because he was suggesting anything but the wedding industry was basically a money printing machine. And Miles knew that he could charge quite a bit for the views and the ambience that this space allowed. By now the sun had all but set, letting the outdoor patio glow in the light of the lanterns that had been placed all around the area. “Good! Glad you’re here!” Came a more robust and loud voice from behind Miles and Larisa. It was kindly and full of character, owned by a stocky tall woman who had squared shoulders and short brown hair that was tied in a bun. She was carrying a couple of dishes in her hands and honestly she looked like she could take Miles in an arm wrestling match if they so chose to start. The food she carried with care smelled divine, and Caprese wasn’t far behind her with additional sides. “Evening Carmen. Are you feeding all of Italy again?” Miles asked, chuckling at the stocky woman as she made her way back into the kitchen to get what he could only assume was more food. She just laughed deep and hearty at him, shaking her head and patting his shoulder.
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“No no. Just us. Please go sit.” Her english wasn’t as great as Caprese’s and Miles did his best to actually speak to her in Italian when he got the chance, just so she wouldn’t feel embarrassed but he also knew that she was trying to practice her english as well. Smiling, he nodded after her and turned to escort Larisa to a seat, knowing that Carmen likely would be out again with more food in family style dishware that the four of them couldn’t possibly finish in the one evening. “That’s Carmen. Wonderful cook. Always wants to make sure no one goes to bed hungry that’s for sure. She’s Caprese’s partner if you hadn’t guessed. I think they’re going on…” Miles turned his attention to Caprese who was pouring wine into glasses for the four of them. “What is it, two years now?” and Caprese nodded in confirmation. Miles just smiled and hoped that Larisa didn’t mind his executive staff and the company he kept with them. They were as close to family as he had, and he was hoped that perhaps one day if whatever this was between him and Larisa worked, that she’d be included in that exclusive little club. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Mar-23 07:49 AM
Larisa laughed brightly at his comment, shaking her head. " Oh really? That's her soul purpose in life to make you fat huh? Your so dramatic Miles, and they say women are dramatic they should spend some time with you " she teased chuckling again at the man, not that it would bother her regardless, he was him and she loved him for who he was, what he looked like was just a delicious bonus in her eyes, but god he was a treat especially with no clothes on…the sheer thought had her nearly flushing but she pushed it aside, she didn't need to be thinking about that right now! " Oh I don't think for a second you do Miles, shirt or no shirt you're a catch and I'm fairly certain most people know that, as do you…" she teased giving him a playful wink before she ascended up those very narrow not very even steps, she was glad she wore flats goodness knows she would never make it up these things in heels! It was good he was going to get these done, they certainly weren't the easiest steps to get up and down, not that she truly struggled but she was sure some might. The closer she got to the house those tantalising smells just got better, god she still wasn't entirely sure what was being made but it smelt incredible perhaps it was because she was positively starving! Or maybe it was simply because she was really looking forward to having some Italian food, in Italy no less and she was almost certain it would be delicious, if the smell had anything to do with it, walking into this other villa she gazed around it was just as nice as the one they were staying in though this one seemed to give of a more hotel vibe then where they were staying but she assumed that was the whole point of it right? Stepping through gazing at the art work before she heard Caprese call, feeling Miles hand clutch hers she grasped his hand happily following him outside and what she saw here damn near took her breath away. It was positively gorgeous out here, the soft light from the lanterns the plush
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furnishings the ivory that climbed the walls, it was beautiful and she found a soft smile coming against her features at the beauty all around her, Miles' words caused her to nod enthusiastically. " Oh god you would do a steal in weddings here, there is so many photo opportunities, and this area couldn't be more perfect…" and it couldn't at least not in her eyes, it was stunning standing there she could almost imagine a wedding there it would be glorious, and definitely a good revenue to pursue who wouldn't want to get married in Italy? With its perfect weather and glorious locations, she always wanted to marry here …but she was biassed because her heart always belonged here and she made no secret about it.
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The voice behind her made her jump a little not expecting the sudden change of tone, she peered round seeing the more stockier woman coming out with food The smells had her stomach groaning in protest she had to bite on her lip to stop a moan of pure need leaving her lips at the damn smells around her, it was almost like she had been transported back she could close her eyes and she could swear she was in that restaurant again, with all the delicious smells around her, or even at her Nonno house, sitting outside by the vineyard laughing and playing with her brother whilst the family sat around talking amongst themselves, such a simpler time…she missed it. She gave the woman a smile as she passed by them back into the house her eyes turned to the table to see the array of dishes chuckling softly. " You Wasn't joking huh?.." she teased at the dishes on the table, not that she was complaining she always enjoyed a variety and she just knew they would be in for a feast, allowing Miles to guide her she moved to sit down beside him before he explained the relationship between Carmen and Caprese she wasn't one to make assumptions but she figured it would be something like that, watching Caprese pour the wine she turned her attention to her. "grazie a entrambi per aver preparato una tale diffusione per noi, non vedo l'ora di provarlo, sembra delizioso."thank you to both of you for putting on such a spread for us, im looking forward to trying it, it looks delicious It seemed her Italian roots were at the front of her mind now she was here, it was so easy to forget sometimes especially being in Italy she didn't have to talk Italian, she was sure Caprese knew English well, of course she wasn't sure on her partner, reaching forward She grasped the stem of her glass bringing it forward to take a sip admiring the views and comforts of the area around them, it really was beautiful.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Mar-23 08:59 AM
Larisa’s laugh was beautiful. It rolled in the air like sunshine even in the dulling evening light. Miles could listen to the cheery sound anytime and it would bring a sense of quiet calm to him. The way she teased him and he was able to tease her right back as his favorite game. It was light and fun and just came so easily to the pair of them. And it wasn’t just that, she was smart too. He could easily go from teasing her one moment to a serious business conversation, and he was interested in her opinion and take on things relating to that. She had good insight and could see things that Miles was sure that he couldn’t. It made her valuable, far more than any currency that Miles had in his bank accounts. She was priceless, and Miles decided as Carmen was bringing out freshly made bread to go with the pastas and vegetables and the other sides she’d created like she was feeding an army, that this weekend would be an easy on for Larisa. He’d do what he could not to remind her of Connor or the troubles that awaited them come Sunday evening. If he could postpone it further he would. “I told you…Goal in life is to make me fat.” Miles teased her back, sitting down beside Larisa and crossing a leg comfortably. Carmen had certainly made enough to feed a small army. There was a casserole dish with a fresh homemade lasagna, as well as a bowl of beautifully made gnocchi as well as a fettuccine pasta dish. The bread she brought out was warm and fresh focaccia bread, smelling of garlic and butter and rosemary. It all looked fantastic, even though there was no way the four of them would finish it all.
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“Perché lavori così duramente Carmen? Ne sarebbe bastato uno sai.” Why do you work so hard Carmen? One would have been enough. Miles commented, shaking his head at the absolute feast laid out before the four of them. The woman just smiled brightly at him and shook her head. It was clear that she certainly did feel the need to make sure there was no hungry mouth after tonight. Her head turned to Larisa, her eyes lighting up at the Italian that came from her. Caprese also smiled gently, sitting herself elegantly down beside Carmen opposite of the pair of them. “Consider it a welcome to the team. That and I couldn’t get Carmen to stop cooking even if I wanted her to.” Caprese said lightly. Carmen was already dishing them up for them all, putting a little of everything on the table onto each of their plates. It was no restaurant, but it was certainly of high quality. The way that everything fit nicely on the plates and melted on their tongues was far better than the best five star restaurant. Homemade was always better, even Miles could admit that. And despite the griping about there always being too much food and Carmen’s quest to make him obese, he really did love her cooking. It brought him to a place of comfort, of home and of welcome. “So, tell me what you think of the Villa Mr. King.” Caprese asked, twirling her fork around the pasta on her plate. Miles swallowed the bite he had in his mouth and leaned back in his chair.
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“It looks fantastic. Perfect as always Caprese.” He answered, giving himself a moment before he’d attempt to go back in to continue. As wonderful as the food was, it was certainly filling and he’d surely stuff himself if he wasn’t careful. Caprese glanced over to Larisa and then to Miles again. “Beds... comfortable?” She asked, raising a brow. Miles let the smile fall a little on his face. They hadn’t exactly been quiet, and the doors were wide open during their romp earlier in the day. Taking his wine glass by the stem, he brought it to his lips and casually answered her. “Quite so.” He took a sip and let the deep red wine slide down his throat before continuing. “Will those same mattresses be used for the other villas on the property?” “Of course sir.” “Perfect. I think they’ll go well then. I do want to change the twin to a full though in the guest rooms.” “Won’t that take up too much room?” “I don’t think so, and it will give more comfort to those staying.” “Do… You.. Need a Full instead in your villa sir?” Caprese asked, raising a brow at the pair of them across from her. Miles just shook his head. “It’s fine for now. Too late to change it I think.” Miles continued, his answers short and to the point, while keeping the details vague for Caprese. He wasn’t ready to discuss what was going on with Larisa and himself with her, and she was quick to pick up that vibe. Mostly because she was quick to change the subject. “I do hope you’re looking forward to the Gala tomorrow night.” She said pleasantly towards Larisa, a gleam of excitement in her eyes. “I can’t wait for you to see the dress I’ve picked up for you. I’m so glad you chose Red. White would have been so plain.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Mar-23 09:59 AM
Larisa eyes honestly couldn't of lit up more to see the Feast laid out before them, yes it was far to much for just four of them but it looked glorious, every dish made by the heart, the Italian way just what she grew up with and loved it gave her such a sense of homely comfort sat there amongst the soft lights surrounding them, it really was such a beautiful place , her eyes peeled away from the spread Just briefly to gaze out to the scenery just behind them, the darkened skies now concealing most of the view but the moon she could see coming up in the distance was basking a glorious white glow across the ocean. Her attention soon came back when Caprese answered her, smiling warmly towards her before a small laugh left her lips. " Well it all looks amazing, I feel truly spoilt…" she commented watching as the food was dished out onto her plate she gazed down at it already feeling her stomach groaning she placed one leg over the other in a attempt to settle it leaning forward as she grabbed her fork not able to resist trying some of it, the gnocchi looked exceptionally good so that's what she went for first placing some in her mouth, the taste was incredible, almost identical to what her Nonno would make her, it was rich and bursting with flavour. She heard Caprese question peering between the two as they spoke grabbing her wine she brought it to her lips to take a sip quite comfortably that was until a certain point anyway. Beds Comfortable? She felt that wine almost get lodged in her throat grasping the napkin to her mouth in a attempt to conceal any cough that might of vibrated out of her throat, quickly trying to push it away as she averted her eyes away from them to focus on the food, she didn't fail to notice how Miles seemed to answer the questions in such a monotone barely giving anything away, she couldn't stop the small smile that creased her lips bringing the wine up to her lips to take another sip, she couldn't say she was surprised someone had
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heard them, it wasn't like they were quiet , or should she say she was quiet, but how could anyone blame her? Really? The man just simply…Oh you better stop this train of thought right now! she berated her self grasping the fork she placed it into the other pasta option twirling it around on her fork to try and steer her mind away from something other then that She had just popped the pasta into her mouth when a question was directed at her. She nodded lightly, bringing the napkin to her mouth to dab at the corners of her lips. " I'm looking forward to it as well, I'm a little nervous but I'm sure once I'm there I'll be perfectly fine…" at the mention of the dress she grinned wider of course she knew exactly what that dress looked like, but she wasn't about to let that on. " Oh I'm sure whatever you have chosen will be more than acceptable, you seem to be a woman who has impeccable taste considering how beautiful the villas are, I'm excited to see it…" she commented before moving back to the food in front of her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Mar-23 11:54 AM
Caprese’s face softened watching Larisa. She actually was quite a kind woman when she wasn’t scrutinizing everything down to the last fine detail. And there really wasn’t a time when her sharp eyes didn’t catch the smallest details of things that were important. So while questioning Miles it wasn’t lost on her the small reaction that Larisa had to her questioning. To be fair, she inwardly wanted the best for her boss. Caprese believed everyone deserves happiness and she had seen enough sorrow and grief in the man to last her a lifetime let alone his. “Don’t be nervous, it’s a lot of fun. The auction is always the best part.” Caprese said brightly, winking at Miles who rolled his eyes and shook his head at her. He just turned his head instead of saying anything and sipped at his wine. Caprese took this as an opportunity while Miles was not interested in elaborating to do so herself. “It’s so wonderful. There’s trips that are put up to bid on. I think there was one last year in New York. I know Mr. King is putting up a trip to Switzerland this year, so I hope that one goes for quite a lot.” She was saying. Miles just continued to sip on the wine quietly without reacting to what Caprese was saying. She went on and on about the different things that people could bid on. Art pieces, jewelry, trips, cars, yachts. Everything you could think of that were donated for the event that could be bid on. Luxury items for the rich and wealthy to spend their money on and for it to go to those who needed it most. “I am glad that you like my style choices for the place.” She continued, sitting up a little bit more at the compliment. Carmen just rolled her eyes at her partner, and Miles followed suit. Caprese could be a bit vain and full of herself when complimented. He just hoped that Larisa wouldn’t inflate the COO’s head too much. “I’m sure the rest of the villas will look wonderful once they’re finished Caprese.” Miles interrupted quietly, causing the woman to turn in his d
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irection at being addressed. “Are we on schedule with the construction projects?” “Yes… though I will ask again… are you sure you want that tree in your front drive?” Caprese said exasperated. She was referring to the tall old tree that he had parked the Alfa Romeo under up at his private villa. Miles just nodded. That tree had to stay, it was part of the arrangement he had made with the old man, that it wouldn’t be touched in any of the renovations. Caprese groaned. “It’s just so odd and twisted looking… You’re sure we can plant it elsewhere so it’s not in the middle of your front area?” Caprese asked, hopeful he would see that the tree was a bit of an eyesore and moving it might make the area a little more pleasant to view. Miles just shook his head again. “It’s fine where it is. No need to move it.” He said a little more sternly, and Caprese dropped the subject. It went quiet for a while as they all went back to their dinners, showering Carmen in compliments at her cooking every so often as they went. The heavier set woman just beamed at the praise, and once all was finished and they were nearly full to bursting, she came out with a beautiful tiramisu and coffee as an after dinner relaxing treat. Miles side eyed Larisa for a moment and mouthed playfully "See? What'd I tell you." Though he wasn't going to say no to a small piece of it and the strong coffee that went along with the pastry. The moon was bright and the sky so clear that the stars glittered along in a never ending sea of sparkling lights above the dimly lit town and the quiet of the Villas. It was a relaxing evening to be sure, one that would hopefully attract other visitors to relax and unwind too once it opened up officially. For Miles, he was just glad to have a respite. Glad to have a place he can go to get away when he needed it. And as it stood currently, if Larisa ever needed that same escape, she was welcome to join him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Mar-23 12:36 PM
Caprese's kind seeming relaxed face did soothe her a little, of course Miles had already told her not to worry but hearing it from someone else certainly helped to, she knew she was more than capable of being around business men, she had experience before after all but not two to three hundred of them! That was the daunting part, but she was almost certain once she got there she would feel better about it, at least she hoped anyway. She smiled more when the auction got brought up. " Oh I can imagine it's fun , I'm intrigued to see what will be brought up for auction…" though she just knew it would be ridiculously lavish, too much money being thrown around, she listened intently as Caprese mentioned what would be auctioned hearing switzerland made her wince just a bit inwardly, her eyes peeking to Miles just briefly, she didn't know how he would feel about that being on there, maybe he would simply be glad to see it go to someone else that could get some joy out of it, popping more food into her mouth she nodded as each thing was brought up a smile creeping up against her face. " Well it sounds like it will be an interesting Auction anyway, I look forward to seeing it…" Bringing the napkin up to her mouth to dab at the corners . " I do like how you've settled it, it's authentic Italian, at least it resembles a lot of the homes I had the honour of going into it when I spent my summers over here " she added, before she went silent and listened as the discussion got brought up about the tree, she pushed her bowl away sitting back in the chair she was sat in her foot bouncing a little in thought. " You don't like the tree Caprese? I have to disagree a little, respectfully of course, I think it brings character to the place, its obviously fairly old, was probably here before these homes even was, there known as alberi veteraniveteran trees there trees with giant culture, landscape or natural conservation value due to its great age, size or condition , and by th
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e looks of that tree I would say it would benefit keeping it, it's a good talking point…just my opinion of course " she offered giving a kind smile at the end , she didn't want to sound rude, she just wanted to give a opinion on what she thought about the tree, she honestly liked it a lot. But in the end it really wasn't her opinion that mattered, it was there's, and it seemed Miles was quite adamant to keep it which she happened to feel happier about. Clasping her wine after finishing the meal she felt completely stuffed she didn't think she had felt so satisfied in a while, she wasn't one for eating a lot but even she couldn't refuse a good Italian meal, and this was definitely up there with some of the best meals she had, holding her wine in her hand she peered up noticing the pudding coming out she peeked to Miles seeing what he mouth her she chuckled quietly into that glass. Your just have to work it of later she teased with a wink before turning back to look at the desert that got brought out, the Tiramisu looked glorious, regardless of how full she was she would never say no to that. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Mar-23 02:38 PM
“Oh it’s not that I don’t like the tree.. “ Caprese said waving a hand and shrugging a little. “It’s more I thought that taking the thing out and planting it somewhere else might be more beneficial. Instead of the center of the road basically.” Miles just shook his head a little, smiling at Larisa and in the same gesture telling Caprese off. In reality that tree was one of those concessions he’d made, and it was something that Miles was determined to keep exactly there without fail. Instead of needing to say anything more, he just chuckled as Carmen came out with the dessert of the night. It had looked amazing, and with Larisa’s response of working off the dessert, he smirked playfully. ”Can do…” He mouthed back giving her a quiet wink before turning his attention to Carmen handing him a piece. It didn’t matter that he hadn’t asked or requested it, he was going to get a piece and so was Larisa. That’s just how Carmen was, happy to feed everyone and spread that love and care through her cooking. Caprese got a piece as well and even though she too was just as full she did her best to have as much of the dessert as she could. It was light and fluffy, creamy with that coffee taste in the lady finger cookies and smooth in the mascarpone filling. The quartet continued on, enjoying the coffee and the light dessert. Miles and Caprese would get lost in conversation about the business, the different investments they could bring to this place, how they could ensure a return on investment with different events, different offerings and other such ideas that they could host at the Villas. For the most part, the place was perfect. The location, the way the beach was near private and the rest of the individual villa homes that littered the property currently undergoing renovation. It would take a little more time for everything to be completed, at least a couple months they determined but having a ribbon cutting ceremony was also discussed and tentatively agreed upon when the
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y finally would open the place up for the public. By the end of the night, Miles was quite ready for bed. Carmen had packed things away and put food that wasn’t eaten in secured containers. She wasn’t about to waste food it seemed, even though she’d cooked for an army. They had made a damn good try of it though, and Miles had thanked her profusely for her efforts. “I suppose I will see you sometime tomorrow than Caprese, to go over the other buildings and check their progress. There’s eighteen? Is that right?” Miles said quietly, standing up from his chair and stretching after allowing himself to digest and settle the fullness within him. Caprese merely nodded, standing opposite him and nodding. There were eighteen other apartment homes that were currently under construction and renovation. Most were still original but others were in the middle of their renovation so it would be a normal inspection of the work that Miles would be taking a hands on approach to. “Right then…” He said quietly, holding his hand out for Larisa to help her up. He was ready to retire back up to his apartment home, to take in the view and see how beautiful it looked now at night. Whether they would go to sleep or not was irrelevant; Miles was just ready to have Larisa to himself again having had enough of sharing her socially for a little while. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Mar-23 08:57 PM
Can do… She chuckled quietly at his response, she Turned back round to watch Carmen also handed her a piece she thanked her bringing it forward before she wasted very little time in tucking into it, it was rich and creamy and almost had a groan leaving her lips from how good it tasted, god this was one of her favourite desserts, it didn't matter how full she might of been she always had room for this, even if she was extremely full, but boy she felt satisfied the good she had just indulged in was some of the best she ever had over her time here and she really enjoyed it. Reaching for her coffee she sat back on the chair taking a moment to simply let the food she had just eaten go back, she could Miles and Caprese discussing the plans for the villas and what they could do to being more revenue in if the opportunity arose she would offer her own ideas for the place but weddings was something she could thoroughly seeing taking of here, it was such a wonderful.spit, the scenery was beautiful with the beach jist a stones throw away their was so many amazing photo opportunities here what bride wouldn't want that? Larisa was just finishing of her coffee when Miles announced he would be taking leave, honestly she was ready to head back her self, not that she didn't enjoy the two company she absolutely did they were wonderful people she was just ready to be on her own again, well with Miles of course, placing her coffee down on the table she reached for his hand pulling her self up ensuring her dress sat appropriately on her and hadn't ended up lifting at any point whilst she sat there or when she got up, she turned herself back to Carmen and Caprese giving them both a warm smile. "Grazie a entrambi, per un pasto così buono, mi sembra davvero di essere a casa ora... ci vediamo domani"Thank you both, for such a nice meal, it really does feel like im home now..see you both tomorrow she said stepping forward she did the only polite thing she knew she gave them bot
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h a peek on the cheek offering them kind smiles before she retreated with Miles back towards the villa they were staying in with a small groan. " I'm not going to need to eat for a week, god I've never eaten so much food…" she teased with a chuckle.her hand running along her stomach thoughtfully. " But god that food was amazing, you complain about getting fat be worth it if you got to enjoy meals like that everyday…" she teased playfully.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Mar-23 09:38 PM
“Buonanotte bella Larisa. È stato così bello conoscerti. Sono così felice che ti sia piaciuto il cibo. Fammi sapere, cucinerò di nuovo per te e il signor King quando vuoi.” Goodnight beautiful Larisa. It was so nice to meet you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the food. You let me know, I'll cook again for you and Mr. King anytime. Carmen responded, giving Larisa a long and extended embrace. It was clear she was excited not just for the compliments that Larisa gave but also that she had someone else to speak to in a language she was all too familiar with. Caprese beamed at the exchange, as for the longest time Carmen really only had herself and Miles to speak to. Her English was alright but it was heavily accented and sometimes hard to understand despite her doing her best at learning it. While Carmen and Larisa were otherwise occupied, Caprese glanced to Miles and a silent conversation was had. It was clear that Caprese was no fool, and her gaze moved from Miles to Larisa and back again to indicate she knew more than he was willing to let on. Miles just cleared his throat and responded quietly to her in a firm voice that showed the finality of it.
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“Non te lo dirò più, non è così.” I won’t tell you again, it’s not like that. His response was a little cool in the way it came out and at last it seemed that Caprese would relent, lifting her shoulders and shaking her head. “Confido che tu sappia cosa stai facendo. È solo che non voglio che tu venga ferito di nuovo... come l'ultima volta.” I trust you know what you’re doing. I just don’t want you to be hurt again… like last time. She said in a quietly hushed tone, and Miles just gave her a silent look to acknowledge what she said before walking out with Larisa at his side. He knew Caprese meant well, she’d seen how torn up the man was, and he had had to make sure that the woman didn’t call in every mafia contact that she potentially could drum up in order to keep Melody off the obituaries. ”I’m not going to need to eat for a week, god I’ve never eaten so much food…” “I tried to tell you.” Miles chuckled at her, his hands stuffing themselves into his pockets of his jeans as they walked back up the hill to the apartment. The one that over looked the whole property and almost glowed in the light of the moon above. He too was just as overly stuffed, feeling like he needed to run a damn marathon to burn off the calories from the one meal tonight. The steps up to the apartment were a little more maintained then the ones nearer to the beach, but Miles still would step back and allow Larisa to go first, just in case she slipped backward and fell.
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“I think you made Carmen’s life. She loves cooking for people who enjoy her food. You’ll probably get christmas gifts from her with little pastries if you butter her up enough.” He joked at her, continuing onward as they got closer to the apartment. That tree they had talked about before loomed over head, twisted and old and flowing in the gentle evening breeze. It had been one of the things that the old man didn’t want touched, and for Miles he couldn’t have agreed faster. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Mar-23 10:08 PM
"Yes you did, and of course I didn't listen, nothing new though right?.." she teased with a small chuckle her fingers gently grasping Miles hand a little more before grinning towards him once again. " Oh I hope so! But I'm glad I at least made somewhat of an impression or I hope I did anyway, a good one at least.." She knew these two meant a lot to Miles, that was obvious in their interactions and she certainly didn't want to give a bad impression of her, not to people who were important to him anyway. She peered out watching the bright moonlight dancing across the ocean, it was so beautiful she could just hear the sound of the waves crashing against the shore in the distance as well as the sound sounds of crickets somewhere in the grass around them, she felt so relaxed being here, it almost made her not want to go home, knowing what waited her once she got there, something she really wasn't looking forward to, her eyes caught that tree and she Inspected it a little her eyes glancing over it with a smile. " It really is a beautiful tree, I can see what Caprese means by it being right in the way but..I dunno, I think it's beautiful just where it is, I know you're not planning on moving it anyway, but I just thought I'd give my opinion…" she teased before they made it back into the Villa they were now staying in, stepping through the lounge she wasted no time in making her way towards the bedroom, she simply needed to lay down to let her body just fall against the plush mattress and relax for a moment, and she did just that, stepping back into the room she wasted no time in going to the edge of the bed and allowing her body to simply fall backwards onto the mattress her body bouncing a little as she did giving a soft contented sigh closing her eyes. " I really am well and truly stuffed..its amazing caprese keeps her figure with the way Carmen cooks…" she teased one arm coming to fold over her head as she thought back to the meal and how lovely it was, to spend t
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Miles King BOT 10-Mar-23 11:13 PM
“It was really special to the previous owner…I couldn’t move it, even if I wanted to.” Miles responded quietly, walking in behind Larisa as they came into the darkened villa apartment. He didn’t want to turn the lights on at all, just leave the light of the moon to stream into the rooms. While she made her way to the master bedroom, not like he would complain, Miles made his way to the lounge space. Quietly he closed the patio doors so the apartment could be secured for the evening. Despite it being so remote and them literally being at near the top of a cliffside, Miles still wanted to make sure the place was locked up before they turned in for the evening. With the front door locked, the patio doors secured, he made his way to the bedroom. He came into the room and merely stood in the doorway, leaning against the frame of it with his arms crossed over his chest and his legs hooked at the ankles. With the way the moonlight streamed in over her, she looked like a tired glowing princess laying on his bed with her legs hanging off the edge of it. It brought a light curve to his lips upturned in a genuinely content smile. “She dances actually.” Miles said in a soft voice, finally deciding to make his way across the room to close the balcony doors as well. The soft click of the lock pierced the otherwise silent air and with the doors secured, he made his way back to the bedroom door. His hand closed it quietly, not like there was anyone else in the apartment to bother the pair of them. Perhaps he just wanted as many buffers as he could get considering they hadn’t been careful the last time.
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“Caprese actually loves to dance. All kinds too..” Miles continued, taking his hand at the base of his shirt and sliding this shirt off slowly over his head. It was purposefully gradual in the way the fabric slid over his muscular torso and off of his skin. Shaking his head a little as the shirt came off, he tossed the top to the side by his suitcase before his fingers went to his beltline. His approach was silent and easy, a quiet thing as he fiddled with the button and zipper of his jeans. He honestly just appeared to be getting ready for bed, with less than an ulterior motive to be seen stepping out of his pants one leg at a time when they dropped down past his thighs. This left Miles in his pair of ebony tight boxer shorts, which was good enough for him to be comfortable for the night. His steps had brought him right to her knees, and using his hips he gently coaxed her knees to spread apart and accommodate him. “Certainly you don’t intend to sleep in this, do you?” He whispered gently, leaning down over her. His face pressed against her dress, kissing at the fabric while his hands held her sides; his elbows were bent to hold him just enough off of her so she wouldn’t be dealing with his weight but low enough he could reach any and all of her. As if he wanted to unwrap a secret, his fingertips gently curled and bunched her dress up into his palms, lifting the skirt up further and further to expose her knees and thighs to the air. It wasn’t clear if Miles intended on a round two of their afternoon romp or if he merely wanted to help her into something more comfortable. Considering the amount of food they’d had and the coma that was threatening to overtake them both at how stuffed they were, Miles was leaning more towards the second option. While he seriously wanted to, wanted to take her just as he had earlier so she wouldn’t be able to walk, he also was perfectly content with showering her with affection at the grace of her. Tomorrow he likely wouldn’t get
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the chance to be intimately close with her, not until after the Gala. So holding her tight throughout the night and worshiping the woman who lay on his bed so she knew just how glorious she was to him, sounded like a decent nightcap for the man. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Mar-23 11:29 PM
Larisa was quiet content laying on that bed just as she was, she could hear Miles pottering about things being closed soft clicks of doors and locks turning, at least he was being precautions there's her just ready to curl into these blankets and go to sleep never mind ensuring the place was secure for the night, only when she heard his soft foot steps did she open her eyes to peer at the man leaning on the doorframe of the bedroom, the moonlight casting him in a beautiful light , silhouetting of his perfect face, god he was so handsome it was enough to make her chest ache, She didn't know how she got so lucky, to find a man so sweet and caring, a man who was willing to jump through hoops it seemed to help her get out of this bad relation she was in so she could try and be happy again, hopefully with him. She dances Larisa smiled at that fact watching until she couldn't tilt her head anymore as he stepped across the room moving to close the balcony doors, her hand gently toying with the hair sprawled out behind her. " Hmm…I can imagine she's very good, she has that aura about her " and she did, she wondered if she would see her dancing tomorrow night, if they might dance together she knew it was a important even one they would have to be cautious with their actions at at least for now, they didn't need the press interfering with anything right now considering they didn't know what that anything could be just yet. Her eyes followed him as he started to remove the clothes, her eyes dancing down his chest as that shirt came of, watching how the moonlight danced across his bare chest before those trousers came of next and she couldn't help watch every tantalising movement he made, it had her mouth practically watering at how glorious he was, she wasn't looking at him to suggest she wanted anything from him right now, she was simply admiring the beauty that he was if that was even the right description for the man, but he simply was just that. He stepped over and
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she felt her breath catch in her throat as he tugged her legs apart they opened obediently watching as he stepped between them before he bent down, she felt his warm breath roll through the fabric of the dress she was wearing as his lips peppered small kisses there, one hand came down then to roll through his hair feeling the fabric of the dress teasing against her flesh as he started to roll it up her body, her other hand moving to touch at his chest her finger gently tracing along his upper body by his collarbone. " No I don't, do you want to take it off? …" she whispered there was no desire, no ulterior motive here, her voice was soft and tender, simply wanted to bask in this tender moment they seemed to be sharing, tomorrow would be busier she was sure so she wanted to enjoy these moments right now whilst she could. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Mar-23 12:40 AM
She didn’t fight him off or even attempt to tell him no. If she had he certainly would have backed off. Perhaps she knew that this was the last time for this trip, perhaps that they could be so close and intimate with one another. Just the thought of that had him aching. His breath pushed through the fabric as he peppered soft kisses against her midsection, wanting nothing more than to be tender with her. Gentle and caring and everything she could need of him. ”No I don’t, do you want to take it off?” “Yes.” It was a simple answer, quiet and whispered in reverence of her. Miles let his eyes close for a moment while his hand slowly pulled her dress out from underneath her. When enough of her skirt had bundled around her hips and waist, Miles pressed his hands into the mattress and pushed them palm side up under the arch of her back. His approach was slow and meticulous, similar to how he was before in his kitchen but this was softer without the desperation. Quiet against her he lifted her torso up, pressing her against his chest as he raised her off the mattress and sheets. His lips traveled up her dress to between her breasts and collarbone, landing at her shoulder and her neck when he got her upright. Considerate of her body and soft in his movements, Miles kept his lips against her shoulder, a delicate hum of enjoyment falling against her skin with his kiss. He would only pull away briefly to lift her dress off over her head. The garment was lightly tossed to the side, welcomed on the floor with his jeans and shirt in chaotically perfect piles of laundry.
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“You are so perfect, Mio Agnellino..” He whispered in a pleasing prayer against her neck when he could return to her skin again. Miles let his hands fall against her back, holding her gently against him while he let those fingers travel up her spine to the band of her bra. He couldn’t stop himself, it was like Miles was on autopilot with his actions. A quiet pull that lasted less than a moment before those hooks were removed from their snares so the garment could loosen and give Larisa freedom of movement. Miles held her tight, not hard or rough or even possessively so, but enough to just keep her there. Just to keep her near him, so he could breathe in her smell, feel everything about her, and take in the warmth she provided. Those kisses against her shoulder worked their way down over the crest of her collarbone for a moment before he came to himself. Not wanting to push her, not wanting to force something she may not want, Miles pulled his face back and let himself take in the face of the woman he’d only really seen in his dreams. If only she could be his. If only he could be hers. He’d certainly made it clear that Miles wanted her. Had taken her multiple times and he certainly didn’t plan to stop anytime soon. With the high emotions today and the behavior he’d shown, part of him thought he needed to earn that back. His hand quietly raised to rest against her cheek, those dark eyes glancing down at the alluring petals of her lips before Miles could stand the separation no further. His fingers threaded into her hair and held the back of her head gently pulling her into him. It was passionate and warm, but not demanding like he had been before. A softness like he was just enjoying a second dessert after dinner, a laid back groan humming against his lips that pressed against hers. It was held, just for a moment or two before Miles pulled away, laying another against her forehead in turn. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Mar-23 01:06 AM
Yes… his answer was straight to the point, but it caught that breath she was going to release right there in her throat, the warmth of his fingers ran up her sides bundling that dress she wore up more against her hips and side , her hands moved carefully over the width of his shoulders carefully tracing the flesh before his palms were sliding beneath her back pressing into her spine, her body arched as she came up slowly, feeling his lips tracing each section of her body that rose to meet them, a small sigh left her lips at the gentleness in his actions, those hands against his shoulders effortlessly rolled down to his collarbone as her body was inched upwards until she was sitting in the upright position, a small shudder rolling through her as his lips found her neck, her hands soon moved from his frame to raise them up allowing him to pull that dress from her body tossing it with a small thud against the floor with his own clothes. Those hands soon returned rolling up his chest simply relishing in his bare flesh against her finger tips , his whispered words causing her eyes to close , they were soft and full of care causing her heart to jutter pleasantly in her chest " As are you il mio lupo" she whispered back softly, she felt those hands go behind her to unclasp that bra feeling the fabric loosen against her breasts, those hands moving away so she could allow the straps to fall down her arms before she allowed it to drop the floor by his feet, her eyes remained closed as he kissed along her flesh up until her collarbone , there was no urgency this time not like the others, he was soft taking his time and it caused her heart to heave even harder, she wanted him, I'm every way possible, this man completed her and there was no denying that…he was perfect, perfect for her. She felt his face move away and only then did she open her eyes, gazing into the face of a man who she never dreamed she would ever have, the moon silhouetting his face in a perfect embrace
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which caused her eyes to dance with so many emotions, the warmth of his palm had her sinking deeper into it, like him she yearned for this closeness, she yearned to stay in his arms like this for as long as she could simply drinking in the man before her, and when he leaned down to kiss her she wasted no time in meeting his lips, one hand rolling up from his chest to clutch his neck her lips moving slowly yet passionately against his before he finally broke them apart, she sucked in a short breath those lips moving to her head but she wasn't ready to stop, not yet. Her hand moved to his jaw guiding his eyes back down to meet her face. " Kiss me again Miles…" she whispered her body yearning so desperately for more from him, she didn't know why but to her it felt like this was so much more intimate then it had been the other few times they had come together, and her body needed it, perhaps she needed that reassurance from him that he needed her just as much as she needed him, instead of waiting she closed the distance again those lips dancing over his in a sensual passionate embrace that hand on his jar snuck round to the back of his neck tugging him closer between her legs just so she could feel the warmth of him all around her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Mar-23 01:37 AM
Miles let himself get lost in her eyes. They reminded him of the ocean, of a gentle tranquil haze after the rain, of peace and of crystal elegance. His thumb lightly fell against her cheek, just enjoying the closeness. The quiet of the night around them with the only light in the room reflected from the brilliant moon above. He could stay like this with her until time stood still if only he had the ability. ”Kiss me again Miles…” She had asked him, but didn’t give him the chance to respond to her. Not like his answer would have been any different. He pressed into her wanting to steal her breath and hold her lips deeply to his. He was desperate for her, like she was the only way he could live. He certainly hadn’t been able to breathe properly until she came into his life. Swept in on a chance encounter and unexpectedly walked out with his attention and desire. Carefully, he raised a leg so it would slide between her thigh and the mattress, lifting her leg up over his. He did this with one leg and then with the other, gently crawling into bed while holding the kiss against her delicious lips. The actions he took would ultimately slide her further back onto the bed and force Miles to lay forward into her. “Larisa…” He whispered when she finally allowed him to breathe and release from her mouth. “Stay with me tonight… please…” Miles let his face fall to the side of her, layering kisses along the slender curve of her neck and the exquisite flesh of her throat. His words weren’t begging or a whining notion to her ears. It was a whispered ask, wanting her close to him for as long as he was able to have her this way. In utter respect for her, his kisses danced down her skin, playing at planting softly against her collarbone again while he knelt between her legs. But he made no movements to want to excite her. No desperate turns to let himself loose on her body like he had done before. She turned him on just by breathing, that was clear enough and it was difficult eno
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ugh to hide that but Miles made no intention to correct or do anything about his affliction. Subtle and sweet, Miles pulled his hands down her back, pinching and rolling his fingers if only to rub against her flesh and the muscles under them. It would be easier if she was face down, so he could really do what his hands were trying to do, though he also really loved being between her thighs like this. Later…I can wait… He thought finally, lifting his torso up so he could move his weight back onto his ankles on the edge of the bed. Those dark eyes remained as dark as they were when filled and driven by a desire for her. But there was a serenity to his face, just taking in the mostly naked woman in front of him. She was stunning, and while he wanted to ravage her body again and again for the entirety of the night until morning and perhaps even past that, Miles knew that was not a smart idea. With his palms gliding down her sides to rest on the outsides of her thighs, Miles did the most painful thing he’d done so far lifting one leg up and moving it so it could close with it’s counterpart on his other side. Effectively removing himself from between them. The exhale he gave was almost a dejected whine, though he hoped that she would accept his request and stay with him tonight despite having her own room. Miles hoped that the guest room in this villa would never be used. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Mar-23 01:56 AM
She couldn't stop the small groan that entered his mouth when he returned her kiss, the hand around his neck toyed with those short hairs whilst another hand moved to trail down his chest enjoying the feel of his muscles beneath her finger tips, she felt his hand prise her leg up and around him before the other went the same way her legs around his frame as he carefully moved himself between her legs before directing her up the bed a bit more so he had more room, more room to come and lay against her , her back almost flush against the mattress. Larisa…. Her name came from his lips in such a soft way it had a small sigh leaving her mouth, the hand around his neck moved to roll through his hair, her touch was gentle, those fingers carefully dancing through his hair in a tender embrace Stay with me tonight….please… the way he asked had her heart clench In her chest, he didn't ask in a demanding tone, no expectation, he was just asking from his own want, she could hear that in his tone , she opened her mouth as if to respond before his lips moved against the flesh of her neck, her eyes fluttered close at the sensation, though it didn't feel the same as it had before, she couldn't deny her own Need for him though, when ever this man touched her , kissed her spoke to her in that deep needy tone it was hard not to react to her, but this time she didn't need that, she didn't need any of that to want to be here, she wanted to fall asleep in his arms and wake up with him tomorrow morning in a better light then the last time they woke up together. The fingers rolling up on her back pressing into those muscles had her back arching just a bit as if encouraging him to continue those movements, before his hands soon left her rolling down her body to her legs she felt him clench the ankle removing that leg from where it was positioned so they were back together him perched there away from between her legs, she wasted no time how ever moving her self to get to where the top
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Mar-23 08:04 AM
of the quilt was pulling it back she slid underneath , encouraging him to come join her by patting the side of the bed beside her, if he did indeed come settle in there she didn't waste a single second curling up against him, her arm wrapped around his waist, her head buried into the crook of his neck as one leg coiled itself around his her foot gently gliding up the opposite leg as she simply breathed him in closing her eyes to enjoy his warmth right there against her.. " You don't have to ask me to stay in here with you ya know…" she whispered against his neck placing a small kiss against his throat. " I don't intend on staying anywhere else whilst we're here, not unless you ask me to, I want to be with you…" always she didn't say that last word, she simply bottled up she didn't want to seem to forward to out there, she didn't want to scare him with the feelings she had not this soon anyway Take it slow she reminded herself though it was difficult to do, especially when he made it so easy to care for him.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Mar-23 09:07 AM
On his hands and knees, Miles stalked his way forward, following Larisa to that inviting opening of the sheets and slipping himself in quietly. The way his shoulders rolled from side to side as he moved made him look very much like a predator but his face was quiet and calm, those deep eyes shining with admiration versus a lustful desire. He wanted to be close to her, whether that was sex or just having her near. She was a drug he couldn’t quit and Miles was starting to think he didn’t want to. As soon as his body found the mattress beside Larisa and had slid himself into the sheets beside her, Miles made sure to keep himself open for her. As soon as she curled up against him, a quiet satisfaction filled sigh fell against her ear. His arm wrapped around her and he cozied himself down into the bed wanting the closeness that she seemed so eager to give. Miles let his cheek rest against her head a moment, tenderly embracing her but not in a way to smother as they held each other close. ”You don’t have to ask me to stay in here with you ya know…” A soft smile came to his face hearing her. Miles was sure that he hadn’t needed to ask her, that she would have stayed of her own fruition because she was the kind of person who did what she wanted, when she wanted to. There wasn’t much he could say or do to dissuade her he assumed from doing exactly what she wanted to do. It was more he wanted to make sure she was alright with it. That she wanted this. That he hadn’t soured it too much from his childish antics earlier in the day. And the morning they’d had that day wasn’t exactly a beautiful and bright start. Do-over then… tomorrow morning will be much better. He thought, chuckling gently at the thought and tenderly laying kisses along the top of her head.
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“I want you here. Right here, for as long as I can. For as long as I get to have you here Larisa.” He murmured gently into her ear, his arm holding her back to press her in close. Their weekend was a short one, come Monday they would have to distance themselves, forced apart to save the reputation that Miles had and to keep from tarnishing hers. But that was days away, and wasn’t here and now. So Miles would enjoy the time here and now, stroking up and down her back to lull his little lamb to sleep against him. A rolling groan, quiet like a purr rumbled in his throat as he exhaled against her hair in comfort and contentment. “Goodnight, Larisa.”
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The rays of the sun were what woke him first, shining gently through the window and hitting the white of the sheets and the sheer curtains of the four poster bed. Groggily he let his eyes open in a few slow blinks to clear the haze of sleep from them. The first thing that he saw was the image of the last thing that he gazed upon before falling asleep last night. She was still as beautiful as she had been before, her hair slightly tousled from any movement she had made in the night. For the most part, it seemed she had stayed close to him the whole night which Miles couldn’t have been happier about. The light from the sun played at her skin and the curls in her dark brown hair. How he had thought for even a moment that it had appeared to be that brilliant sunshine gold, Miles couldn’t understand. Though the image of her bouncing on top of him did nothing to help his morning enjoyment of her. His gaze never left her sleeping face, though a quiet playful smile came to his face. As gently as he could to keep from waking her, Miles slid himself out from around her letting himself slide under the sheets and disappear beneath them. The man enjoyed the cuddling and the closeness of last night but he was determined to have a much better morning than the previous day and he expected this would be a fantastic way to wake her up. His arms coaxed her legs apart so he could rest himself between them, his lips dusting kisses against her abdomen while his fingers delicately pulled her panties down. He didn’t need them off, just far enough that he could get to what they hid so heinously from him, sliding one foot out and leaving them hanging around her other ankle. Any movement she made he paused, like a sneak thief looking to pilfer from an extravagant storefront. Only when she’d settle again would he continue, layering quiet kisses down her body until his lips found exactl
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Mar-23 09:40 AM
Her eyes watched as he started to crawl up that bed to get in with her, and god If it wasn't the most glorious view she had ever seen, the muscles on his back dancing under the light of the moon rolling and flexing with each movement he made up that bed before he finally came to squirm his way beneath those sheets beside her, the smile on her face let him know that she was indeed more then happy to have him join her there, especially the way her body curled up against him a satisfied sigh against her lips to be there with him. Her eyes were already closed as she nuzzled in close to him feeling his cheek nestling into those dark brown curls of her head, her hand idly stroking his chest though the movement was getting slower and slower from the tiredness in her body, when his words hit her ear and she smiled tiredly against his frame her head turning so she could put a small kiss to his shoulder. " I'm not going anywhere…." She whispered against the flesh of his shoulder, those eyes were growing heavier by the second, his fingers stroking up and down her back a gentle lullaby aiding her to fall asleep right there in his arms, she heard him say goodnight nestling her self closer a deep sigh leaving her. " Goodnight il mio lupo" she whispered against his flesh before it only took her moments to fall into a gentle slumber right there in his arms. … Larisa had slept peacefully through the night, wrapped up in his warm embrace her head still close to him nestling against his frame, she hadn't even awoke with the golden rays peppering her face through the cotton curtains of the balcony, she only stirred briefly when he did, feeling his weight shift from under her her head moved nestling into the pillow beneath her her nose almost desperately searching for the comfort of him again but she didn't find him, her mind still clouded by sleep she hasn't properly arose yet her eyes still firmly closed, she probably could of quite easily slipped into unconsciousness again. She
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became aware however of small touches against her abdomen her brows furrowing in her sleepy haze, the feel of something being tugged down her legs, the soft delicate way in which it tickled her flesh had her brows furrowing more, was she dreaming? Her head moved against that pillow, her hand coming up to her face in an attempt to wake herself from her sleep, she felt the soft delicate warmth spread against her abdomen causing those brows to furrow more…was she imagining things? Her eyes opened haphazardly in the room, the bright sunshine hitting her delicate vision causing her to squint almost instantly, her hand coming to push against her face rubbing at her eyes finally opening them even if they were heavy and disoriented from just waking she noticed the space beside her empty, where was he? She might of called him might of done something more to Gage where he was before she suddenly felt the warmth of breath against her lips, her body instantly jolting at the feeling peering down her covered frame she could instantly see the silhouette of a frame beneath those covers, she sucked in a harsh breath, her cheeks instantly flushed at the realisation of what was going on , she wanted to say something, anything but she was powerless to, her mind already over consumed with what he was going to do beneath those blankets….fuck she wasn't expecting to wake up to this! @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Mar-23 10:21 AM
Miles had worked his way over that treasure between her legs, kissing it softly and letting heavy heated breaths cascade over the sensitive lips there. He was gentle in his approach, wasting no time in pressing his lips against hers and lightly running his tongue up and down her slit, coaxing her to open like a flower to the sunshine. It was the soft jolt that he felt from her body that told him that Larisa was likely more conscious now, but that didn’t exactly dissuade him. Instead he let a rolling groan escape his mouth, sliding that tongue against the petals of her alluring sex. Miles let his hands come to either side of her, gently spreading her open for him. It wasn’t like before, where he devoured her in lapping strokes of his tongue and heated kisses. This time he’d have to warm her up to that, though he didn’t seem deterred by the prospect of that. He flattened his thick tongue against her and rolled it to tickle against her entrance before dragging the teasing thing up her where that bundle of nerves was hiding. Time to wake up little one It was a thought that he had that sent a growling rolling from his open mouth. He let his saliva coat her first, waiting to excite her enough that she’d get good and wet for him. Miles closed his eyes in the dark of the sheets, not needing to see his meal to know exactly where it was. His legs shifted to spread wide for comfort’s sake feeling the half hardness he was getting while he played and delighted at her. The end of his tongue quietly slid from one side to the other of her clit, rolling gently and teasing the little bundle to reveal itself. To come out enough for him to get a good hold on it. His fingers on either side of her pulled just a bit more, rolling the pads of his fingers against the outer lips of her before they moved to her inner thighs, if only to make sure she didn’t suddenly decide to clamp her legs shut around his face. The thought of it made him chuckle darkly under those sheets. It wasn’t that
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he wouldn’t mind being trapped between her thighs like that, but Miles imagined that it would hinder his ability to pleasure her if she did so. A roll of his tongue was given again before he flattened that pink muscle against her and shoved the tip of it inside her for a moment. Just a little, wanting to taste her depths and coax her to heat for him. He couldn’t help the satisfied moan that vibrated over his lips and sent his blood to sizzle. She tasted divine, he couldn’t get enough of her. A succulent sweetness that he could have as his last meal and die satisfied. The groan that rumbled in his throat was surely enough to signal just how much he was enjoying this. He could only hope that his sleeping beauty was enjoying her wake up alarm too. Miles wouldn’t speak in anything but moans and heated sighs to tease and torment the flower at his lips. He wanted her writhing, squirming beneath him in a blissful state of ecstasy. The man was ready to forgo the day in order to get that if he really had to. He was a selfish man after all, and enjoyed doing bad things with her if only to get exactly what he wanted out of it. Things he was very sure that she enjoyed as well considering the jerk she’d given and the way her body lay powerless beneath him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Mar-23 10:46 AM
If she was in denial for what could possibly be happening right now it was soon squashed away, she felt the delicate kisses against those lips, her eyes already heavy from sleep grew even heavier to feel him kissing her so sensual right there between her legs, before she felt the unmissable feeling of his tongue pushing through her lips, a shattered breath left her lips at the feeling, those toes of hers already curling around each other beneath those sheets, the groan he released sent tantalising vibrations over her apparent sensitive sex this morning, the warmth of his fingers grasped at her thighs pulling her open and she had no choice but to obey. Her eyes very nearly rolled into the back of her head as that expert tongue rolled around her entrance which was already tingling from the early morning stimulation, a shuddered breath left her as that tongue soon rolled up her lips, already her legs were tensing knowing exactly where he was heading before he got to where he wanted to be, that tongue curled and flicked around either side of that bud, and the rush of euphoria was almost instant causing her body to jerk in a instant reaction, it was good he was holding those thighs open because she would of surely slammed them shut from the sensitivity of his actions, a small distorted groan left her from her vocals still waking up, it sounded deeper and more sensual then one she had given before. Her eyes were firmly closed now, her mouth parted and those brows twisting and pulling against her face from his actions, god it felt good, she wasn't sure if it was because she had just woken up, or because the man simply knew how to touch her but everything felt so much better today than last time he did this, and when his tongue pushed within her inner walls a deep gasp left her, her back rising just a little on the bed, one hand rolling against the sheets beneath her to Bury her fingers into the soft fabric around her clenching it and curling it within her palm. " F
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uck….", she whispered, her hoarse voice clean to be heard from sleep. It would be clear to him as he pushed that tongue within the confines of her inner walls that his actions were producing the reaction he would of wanted from her, already she growing wet and not just from the moisture of his tongue, but from her own excitement building within her inner walls, her other hand which was perched up by her shoulder rolled down her body those fingers teasingly going over her breasts feeling the already hardened nipple as she brushed over it causing a small shudder to roll down her spine before that hand vanished beneath the sheets concealing him from view, they trailed down her stomach and hip before it made it to where it wanted to be, those fingers pulling through the thickness of his hair a small groan leaving her to feel him there as if she needed to be sure he was there and she wasn't in the midst of a sensual dream, she didn't tug or pull Not yet anyway instead allowed them to thread through his hair in gentle encouragement for him to continue what he was doing.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Mar-23 11:24 AM
”Fuck….” A dark chuckle rolled over his lips against hers. If he wasn’t sure if she was awake yet, he certainly confirmed that now. The rolling vibrations of his breath against her just spurned him forward, pressing into her harder now that he knew she was awake enough to know what he was doing and wanting her to really excite over it. He moaned softly into her, driving his tongue deeper into her depths and shivering at the sensation of her. Of the warmth of her inner walls. Of the taste that coated his tongue that just made his body stiffen in anticipation. His tongue made gentle swipes along her walls, curling and twisting before slowly pulling himself out. That bud needed attention and he was only too glad to give it. Dragging his tongue along up the center of her, Miles moaned a little louder at the taste of her, curling that tongue around her clit once he’d pulled himself to the top of her. His lips quietly closed around the sensitive bundle, while his tongue made a vacuum seal around it. Miles let his jaw hang a little slack as he made gentle sucking motions against the thing, wanting nothing more than to hear her sounds of delight at his motions and movements. He already had to shift his hips in order to let the bulge in his boxers breathe a little easier as it stiffened. The raised lump in the sheets between her leg twisted in order to reflect the slight bend to his legs and the shifting of his hips to accommodate this. Suddenly he felt her fingers snake into his hair and a shuddering groan was pulled from his throat over that sensitive bundle. It made him want more of her, to take her to that heightened euphoria from before and send her careening over the edge. His tongue undulated under her clit, rubbing and suckling on the little thing to play and tease at her. Any time he pulled his lips away from her, it was purely to tease, to send a heavy and heated breath over her lips while licking his own. Miles did this for her pleasure, but it was clear he
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enjoyed this just as much. He did this because he wanted to. He loved this and he was glad to provide this service to her. “Good Morning beautiful…” he purred deeply and darkly at one point even though the words were muffled being pressed against her sex and under the sheets. Miles reluctantly pulled his lips away from hers for only a moment before diving back within the warm and waiting depths of her. While his tongue occupied itself by sliding into her entrance back and forth in slick pumping motions, Miles let his hands massage and grasp at her thighs, stroking and caressing her skin to relax her. He wanted her relaxed, in a state of bliss for him. More than anything Miles wanted Larisa to feel everything he was doing to her and relish in it. Every stroke of his fingers was met with a twist or a turn of his tongue before he decided to be exceedingly cruel in his movements. His tongue would pump a few times, coaxing her to enjoy the sensation, only to slide out and flick it’s end against that nub in little circular motions. The deep baritone groan from his throat was enough to clearly tell what he was doing, he enjoyed it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Mar-23 12:00 PM
Her gasps were becoming more frequent especially when his tongue started to get quicker within her walls, prodding and pushing within those depths with precision , she felt her rear tightening involuntarily as it squirmed and attempted to lift right of that bed from his actions but she was limited to how much movement she could do right now especially with the grasp against her thighs, those deep moans he released into her depths only caused them sensations to heighten the vibrations producing a small moan from her lips. He soon moved again however, this time with more purpose as he reached that bud again and she moaned with earnest this time, the way his lips wrapped around her sensitive bud, the sucking sensation causing those hips to jerk once more, the hand in the sheets tightened as did her hand in those thick locks, her head lulled back, bending into the pillow her hair sprawled out behind her as her neck tilted upwards from his actions.." Miles…" she purred her voice coming to life more now it seemed, his name rolling of her tongue so sensually. Every nerve was coming alive now it seemed, every flex of his fingers had her body jittering, every flick and suck from his mouth had shock waves rocking through her, she was so incredibly sensitive it seemed this morning, and if he continued with the attention on that bundle that was humming with delight she knew it wouldn't be long until he got her there, his mouth soon pulled back enough to give her a rest bite, a heavy breath left her , as if she had been holding it the entire time, his words admittedly muffled rolled our from his mouth against her lips causing another sensual moan to leave her. " Hmm…yes it is…" she whispered her voice laced with desire as she spoke them through the small breaths she was currently pulling into those desperate lungs. She was in Euphoria that was clear her body shuddering and responding to each touch of his hands and tongue as they explored her inner depths, she groaned even
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deeper as he begun to not just stimulate her but tease her instead, his motions pushing her to higher heights before he stopped and moved them each one getting her ever closer but never close enough which caused a almost growl to leave her lips "mi prende in giro così presto il mio lupo …"Teasing me so early my wolf her words were strained yet deep with need for him to get her to that edge that she desperately wanted now he bad begun her fingers tightening in his hair in a attempt to get him back to that sensitive bud to properly stimulate her. "Fammi cantare per te Miles" Make me sing for you Miles @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Mar-23 12:30 PM
Those gasps and gentle moans that Larisa made did nothing but push him forward. He couldn’t help the chuckle on his lips as she began to coat him in her excitement. God she was beautiful, an exquisite specimen that he wanted to take all of. The way her voice purred his name made a shiver run down his spine, his tongue flicking and licking at her dutifully. The little jerk of her hips just made him smile against her, his lips coming back to where he had met the sensitivity of her so well. It was like he was fine tuning his actions, trying multiple things until he found the right way to stroke her, the correct pressure to use to really grind that feeling out. ”Teasing me so early my wolf.” It wasn’t like she hadn’t teased him too. The sheer taste of her and the sounds he could hear muffled under the sheets was making his blood boil. Miles let his tongue rest against her clit, gliding up the center of it before wrapping around it again. He shifted his hips again under the sheets, pressing his face harder against her for a moment while he got his knees under him. Her little moans and gentle sighs of delight had made that bulge unbearable pressing against the mattress. Miles had needed to shift enough in order to take some pressure off of his groin. “È la parte migliore del risveglio del mio agnellino” It’s the best part of waking up my little lamb Miles purred into her, wanting his hot breath and the rumble in his throat to shake her core and stimulate every nerve that dared allow it. His body twisted under the sheets to allow himself to lie slightly sideways while keeping his face front and center to her depths. The feeling and taste of her was too much enjoyment for him, and he felt the need to attempt to relieve himself while he brought her pleasure. ”Make me sing for you Miles..” Everything in him wanted to bring his hips to hers, to take her with everything he had just so he could hear those delicious moans again. The cries of passion and desire e
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choing in the room. Instead, Miles latched onto that sensitive bundle of nerves again, his tongue stroking it and wrapping around the thing to suckle at it eagerly. There was no remorse in his movements, no pausing. He wanted to coax those sweet songs from her and while he waited for them to ring out, Miles took his hand and shoved it into his own boxers to push them down. While he’d have preferred her hand, his would do for now, grasping the length of himself and slowly stroking the erection he couldn’t help produce for her. “Mmmm Larisa…You don’t know what you do to me…” He growled darkly, panting for breath for a moment before diving right back into her. Where his face belonged and desired to be. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Mar-23 12:54 PM
It's the best part of me waking you up little lamb She groaned at those teasing words that vibrated and flowed over her sensitive walls, her body couldn't stop the small squirms it gave with his face pressed so deeply into her, the small gasps that left her as his tongue rolled so sensually within her walls, but fuck she wanted more, shenwas tethering on the edge of ecstasy and she wanted so badly for him to push her over that edge and send her soaring to the heights she knew he was capable of. She got what she so desperately desired though his mouth latching onto that sensitive bundle of nerves, feeling those tingles heighten as her gut clenched, his tongue perfectly finding the right spot to massage her as that hand dug harder into the mattress, those fingers in his hair clasping on for dear life as she felt that delicious orgasm she had been chasing reaching so very near to the climax she wanted..but then he stopped those desperate needy words ringing out which right now didn't desire to hear she released another shattered breath feeling that euphoria dip as he paused. " Don't stop God please…" she groaned down to him, almost in frustration she was so damn close and the man wanted to tell her what he did to her? Whilst she certainly didn't mind hearing it, knowing she had gotten him that worked up to was of course a pleasant thing to hear, but dammit right now she was being selfish, selfish in her need to get what she wanted and needed and that was finishing right there on his tongue. He soon dived back down and sing she did as her moans became more urgent her body wriggling around him as that sensitivity grew, her body was pulsing that delicious tightness in her groin was almost painful, the wriggling soon stopped how ever, her body becoming rigid much like it had the other times before, a silence rang around her no sounds or words to be heard her back arched her body tightening, before that Euphoria hit and it had every nerve ending pulse, it was expl
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osive, everything felt like it had a running fire coursing through it as she finally banished that silence as she cried out, her inner walls pulsed, her lips growing all the more wetter as her body fell back against that bed, her hips almost jerking on his face as her lips pulsed around him, a deep long breath pulled through her parted lips and into those burning lungs…Jesus christ that was fucking good words she wished she had said but her brain simply couldn't focus enough to send them to her mouth, she was panting her body squirming and jolting around him as she relished in the best orgasm she ever had. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Mar-23 01:19 PM
He knew exactly what he was doing. Knew the way that he teased her and taunted her with that tongue. How any time he pulled away it would just prolong her enjoyment and cruelly make her wait. The curve of his lips against hers was enough to confirm this. Luckily for her, he was done teasing her. He wanted that orgasm and he’d do everything he could to get it from her. Those desperate groans she made and the squirming of her body delighted him. His hand around his length pumping himself steadily so he could enjoy her as much as possible. Miles was determined to taste her this time, desired nothing else despite his hips protesting. ”Don’t stop God please….” That’s it… keep moaning for me love… Miles thought, closing his eyes and imagining that it wasn’t his own hand around his length but hers. He let his memories drift to the bathtub at home, where she had expertly stroked and coaxed him. Miles felt his breath deepen and the pulsing he felt on his tongue did nothing to sway him any other way. Already he could feel himself leaking out of the tip of himself, using it as a bit of lubrication to continue to stroke up and down. His other hand worked to hold her as still as he could, wanting to prevent her from jerking too hard to one side or the other or squirm out of his grasp. There would be no reprieve for his tongue; his goal was to make her cum good and hard, to really make a mess of his face to clean up. His attention was solely focused on her, despite pumping his hips into his hand at the same time. His eyes closed so he could see all of her and imagine her beautiful body glittering before him. His mouth enjoying ever droplet she gave, each pulse and quiver that danced over his tongue. His ears listening to the lovely songs of painful need that she had. She was beautiful, absolutely stunning to him and her body deserved as much devotion as he could muster for her. All at once he felt that rush, and his jaw slackened immediately. His free hand pulled her ti
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ghtly into him so he could taste every inch of that climax she gifted to him. Miles even squeezed his tip and held in reverence of it, wanting to focus solely on the sweetness that flooded his mouth and he eagerly lapped up. A deep moan rolled through his lips as he took her orgasm on his face, the crowning point of his life that made his chest flutter excitedly. It was slow going, before his lips left hers layering gently kisses along her thighs and outer lips, panting himself that just fluttered hot breaths over her sensitivity. “Mmmmm Thank you for breakfast Agnellino...” He purred, his voice easier to hear now that he wasn’t so buried into her sex, laying his head against her inner thigh to just relish in the heavenly rush he had been blessed with. He didn’t know if he wanted to get up and have her stroke or suck him off too, or if he wanted to fuck her to another blissful conclusion, or even if he was simply content with continuing his own strokes against himself reliving his breakfast over and over in his head. So for the moment, he just let his hand slowly begin those strokes again under the blankets, keeping himself hard and needy until a decision could be finalized in the haze of his exhilaration. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Mar-23 08:04 PM
Larisa felt like she was on fire, her body lay flat against the mattress at deep pulls of air was dragged into her lungs in a attempt to calm herself down though he wasn't helping as his tongue and lips continues their pursuit or her pushing her to even higher heights causing whimpers and groans to leave her as he did, when he did eventually stop peppering those kisses along her thighs and outer lips causing more shivers to race through her body. Thank you for breakfast, Agnellion she chuckled breathlessly then the hand in the sheets untightened it's grip as she moved it away to come lay against her forehead whilst she tried to at least calm her self enough so she could say something. " Hmm…your welcome to breakfast anytime…" she teased her voice still laced with desire before she finally opened her eyes and peered towards the bulge in the quilt where he was, she smiled her hand still in his hair but softer now before she stopped her hand moving Just a little to his arm grasping it and tugging him a bit like she was trying to get him to move. " vieni qui con me, mio ​​lupo" come up here with me, my wolf she whispered wanting to see him, if he complied she would watch as the covers shifted as he did, she kept her legs open so he could rest between them if he saw fit, her arms shifting so he could lay against her, if he did indeed come to reach her face he would see how flustered she was how red her cheeks were, how her hair now sprawled out in a messy display behind her, her hand came to clutch his cheek noticing his glistening face did nothing to deter her before she pressed their lips together, her lips moving over his as her tongue prodded against his mouth for entry, what she had it that tongue curled and toyed around his sure she could taste herself right there on his tongue but she didn't care, if anything it caused a delightful moan to leave her lips.. Eventually she pulled away resting her head on his her legs dragging him closer feeling his thick l
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ength poking her inner lips. "Mmm…fuck me Miles, I want to feel you all day everytime I move I want to remember this…" she whispered darkly against his lips as her hands trailed down his arm leaving small scratches in her wake. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Mar-23 08:31 PM
”Hmm…you’re welcome to breakfast anytime…” “I’ll hold you to that..” Miles nearly growled from under the sheets, kissing the inner skin of her thigh a moment and chuckling gently in the darkness that bathed him. He still had a firm grasp of himself in one hand but the other was loosening it’s grip on her hips. Just to give her a break perhaps, a small breather. He felt her fingers in his hair soften and then slide away to his arm. For a moment he wondered if she was searching for the reason for the slight movement under the sheets and he smirked at that idea. However instead she just pulled on his arm, and summoned him close to her. Dutifully, Miles rolled himself up onto his hands and knees, letting himself go and hang thickly between his legs. His lips found her skin just above her sensitive core, and in silence he peppered kisses up her abdomen in his ascent to her. He slid out from under those sheets like a predator coming from it’s dark den, his arms walking him up on either side of her torso until Miles had gotten right up close to her. Standing on his hands and knees while looming over her. Miles slid his tongue out to lewdly lick his lips so she could see just how much he had enjoyed that morning treat before he collided with her lips and let out a satisfied guttural groan. His tongue welcomed hers, rolling around excitedly and toying with hers in an intimate dance. “With pleasure…” Miles growled gently into her ear after his lips were released from hers. He slowly trailed kisses down her neck and let his teeth graze over the skin of her shoulder and collarbone. While his left hand held him up over her so he could continue to caress her skin with sensual kisses and gentle nips, his right hand slid down her side and the swelled section of her hips. He dragged his fingers over her torso and thighs, taking hold of himself like he had before and pressing the head of his length up and down her wettened slit. It brought a deep moan from him, and he sucked
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in air through gritted teeth at the warmth that coursed through him. Once he felt like he was significantly coated, his manhood eager and flexing in anticipation, Miles spread his knees out wide under her thighs to give him the best angle to drive himself forward. A quiet gasp left his lips and he let his mouth hang open as he pushed himself deep into her, slow and steady but all together eager to feel her walls convulse around him again. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Mar-23 08:45 PM
Each small peppered kiss he gave her as he trailed up her body had small jolts of ecstasy shudder right to her very core, those nerves still playing havoc with her senses, her sensitive skin humming with delight beneath his expert lips before he finally emerged from beneath those sheets, his messy head of hair the first thing she saw before his face soon emerged, those dark chocolate eyes full of promise and desire which had her wanting of him only intensify and the way he licked her lips had those legs curling around him in desperate need for more, her body was still reeling from that orgasm but she wasn't done, not even close he had given her a taste of what he could do, now she wanted the whole meal. Her hands rolled around him those fingers pressing into his back as be whispered his promise into her ear, causing her to release a shattered sigh, she parted her legs wider for him to give him more room so he could adjust himself in preparation for taking her again, his lips glided down her throat those teeth grazing the flesh causing a small whimper to leave her lips, god he was incredible and she wondered if he knew the extent in which he did infant turn her on, her senses were over loaded by this man I'm every sensual way possible, and the more times they come together like this, the more she wanted it, the more she wanted him. Small pinpricks graced her body as his fingers trailed down her side playing havoc with her sensitive body before he reached between their legs, instantly she felt his thickness rolling between her legs and it had a sensual gasp leave her knowing what was to come , and she didn't have to wait long before she felt his raw length pushing into her, she gasped at the feeling, her inner walls still incredibly sensitive, still quivering with delight from her last orgasm, telling her at least that wouldn't be the only one she would have this morning, her hands moved down his back those fingers grasping into the flesh to pull him closer to her,
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wanting to feel his weight against her body. " You have no idea what you do to me Mio Lupo , how good you make me feel" she whispered gracefully into his ear nipping the flesh lightly as her hips rolled around his, encouraging him to give her what she both knew they wanted. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Mar-23 09:30 PM
The sensitive nature of her sent a elated tingle right through him, starting at the tip and blasting all the way to the base. It made him groan in satisfaction, feeling how she trembled around him just by pushing into her. God she was amazing, and if this would possibly be the last time for a while for Miles to have her, then with him as a witness, Miles would make her lose her damn voice this morning with the effort. His hips began slow, driving deep into her until he was flush with her body, a gentle groan playing at her skin. Miles let his elbows bend so his weight fell further onto her and his legs to straighten behind him. His hands came up under her arms to grasp at her shoulders from behind and underneath her. Those finger dug into her skin as his glutes flexed and relaxed, beginning slow in his motions within her. ”You have no idea what you do to me *Mio Lupo, how good you make me feel”* “I’m yours…Whenever you want…” He growled his teeth coming down on her shoulder in time with a quick jolt of his hips. He could barely contain himself, wanting to go hard into her like he had before and fighting with himself to take it slow and draw it out as long as he possibly could. A loud rumbling rolled from his throat and he sank his teeth in a little harder, his lips coming in to pull and suck at her skin all while his hips rolled back and forth into her. Dragging his length in and out of her sensitive depths so she could feel every inch pull and push into her. He was addicted to her, every part of her. Her body was amazing, it took to him like a fish does to the ocean. Her laugh was infectious, her teasing a blessing. The way her eyes glittered with care and compassion. Everything about Larisa was perfect, and Miles only wanted to show her just how much he required everything that was her. “Mmmm Fuck you feel good…” He grunted, picking up the pace and gently letting his breath cascade over her skin as he laid kisses further down her. His chest rubbed against h
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ers, and his hands seemed to push her down as his hips would come up into her. Miles curled his back letting his hips roll and dig into her deeply for a moment just so he could let his lips fall onto her breasts and give the mounds his attention. He was looking for an encore performance, as just once wasn’t enough. His tongue glided over the sensitive pink buttons of her, flicking and teasing the peaks delicately all while looking up at her with those dark desire driven eyes that screamed how much he wanted her. How much he needed her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Mar-23 07:14 AM
Larisa released a large satisfying groan as he hilted himself within her, she could feel those walls stretching to accommodate his thick girth and god it sent all manner or tremors through her, he fit her perfectly, each thick ridge running against those sensitive inner walls, and when he started those slow deep pulls a moan left her lips, her hands coming round to grasp into his back those fingers digging into the flesh to pull him against her, she wanted his weight wanted his entire body wrapped around her so she could feel him better, her legs were poised around his waist as her toes dug into the mattress beneath them. I'm yours whenever you want me "Ah…don't tell me T-That, I'll never leave…" her words trembled from her throat before another loud gasp and groan left her to feel his teeth go into her shoulder, her head tilted to the side to give him the space he needed to reach her better, the way his lips locked onto the flesh sucking it between his teeth had a louder moan leave her, her body was already over stimulated from his actions before this, each touch from him was sending her nerves into overdrive, each one tickled with passion that had those moans leaving her in a mess of sounds, she simply couldn't control them, and frankly she didn't want to. Mmm fuck you feel good… Those words had her gasping again, her lungs desperate for more air as he picked up the pace, she wanted to tell him how good he felt how amazing he felt, how she wanted him harder faster, how badly she needed it knowing he would get her to another satisfying peak if he did but nothing came out, she simply couldn't speak, those words came out as louder moans letting him know how much she was enjoying it. She felt his kisses roll down her frame and over her breasts feeling those lips suck against her nipples had her back arching up of the bed, her hand rolling into his hair gripping the strands and pushing him harder against her body, her hips ground down into him forcing him a
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gainst her sensitive bud wanting him to bring her to that other release she wad desperately searching for. " M-More…P-please…" she begged loudly, her hips continuing to grind down into him she wanted him much harder then he was she just hoped he got the jist of what she was trying to say because her body was in a state of euphoria and words just simply wasn't forming rightly.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Mar-23 07:57 AM
”M-More…P-please…” The begging tone she had gave Miles an almost cruel looking smile. It sent a rush through the man to hear someone pleading for him. For what he could give to them. For what they desperately desired of him. The way Larisa begged him for more pulled a deep chuckle from his throat. The curl of his lips against her nipple played at his face, his mouth closing and his teeth pinching at that sensitive pink button that he had been teasing and tormenting. Her voice was making it harder and harder to prolong this, and harder for Miles to keep control over himself. “Please what Little Lamb…” He whispered darkly at her, pulling his hips back slowly until they nearly had him completely released from her before his muscles flexed and Miles drove himself right back in. The loud slap of his hips meeting hers was clear to hear in the room along with the gentle groan from his lips. The action sent a shiver up his spine of carnal desire, so much so that he repeated the action two or three more times before attempting to speak to her again. “Tell me, what you need Larisa…” Miles murmured, his kisses coming back up the center of her chest, layered in hot pants and exhales that dusted over her skin. When he got to the center of her throat, he held there a moment, just to hold her tightly while his muscles flexed and relaxed in a steady rhythm forcing his thickness in and out of her good and hard. He took his time, not needing to go quickly yet just enjoying how her body squeezed around him and trembled in delight at his invasion of her. His right hand slid out from under her while his left held her close. As Miles lifted his face away from her throat so his eyes could meet hers, that hand snaked it’s way to replace him. His fingers pressed on the sides of her neck, massaging the arteries there and teasing her with his lips just barely hovering over her own. He was on the cusp of control, doing his best to draw out every sound from her, to drive her further an
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d bring her that orgasm he knew she was searching for. He wanted nothing more than to feel her lose herself again. The thought of it made him twitch excitedly and Miles felt himself flex and thrust a bit harder into her in response. He was there, could easily take her and seemed only to hold himself back from going as hard as before because he wanted to hear her beg. Hear those pleading whimpers that he knew she could make and desiring nothing more than to hear her beg for him again. It was a sound that went straight to his ego, but felt all the more real and needed when it came from her. Miles stared down at her with those pitch dark eyes, keeping his face close and those lips just out of her reach if only to watch the pleasure and euphoria dance over her face. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Mar-23 12:13 PM
She heard that deep chuckle vibrate from his mouth against her breast, the way he sucked that bud into his mouth and toyed with it with his tongue, god he was enjoying this, her being so needy and desperate and for a second she wished she could be stronger to make a point to him and his god damn ego, but she couldn't…because despite all those thoughts she was powerless to have her self behave in any other way then what she was now, simply because he was making her feel so good, and he. Knew it. Please what Little Lamb…. She whimpered desperately out into the room, how could he expect her to talk, to say anything with how good he felt right now, she felt busy hips pulling back dragging the thick length to almost a point where it would pop out before he slammed back into her, her body jolted on the bed , she felt it move under the weight of it, those hands digging into his back a little harder as he did the same action, each hard thrust that entered her caused a deep gasp to vibrate from her throat before a trembling moan soon followed. Tell me what you need Larisa… .she released a shattered breath feeling his lips gracing up her chest, his hot breath spilling over the flesh, his deep hard thrusts felt amazing, those deep ridges dragging over her sensitive walls, but he was going slow..so tantalisingly slow and fuck she wanted it quicker, she wanted him to fuck her so hard and fast that she couldn't think straight, she wanted him to stop being a gentleman and take take her like she knew he wanted to, she wanted it to be raw and passionate she wanted her god damn legs to shake when she got up, she wanted to feel that ache between her legs for days reminding her of this, of him Her crystal blue hues suddenly met his dark chocolate eyes, one hand rolling up his back to clutch at his neck, those fingers dancing through the short hairs on the back of his neck before pushing it to toy with the back of his hair, her eyes were hooded her cheeks flushed with
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need but she never broke contact not once, continuing to hold that gaze as short gasps left her with the movements of his hips. " Miles…" she groaned, her hand digging into his hair a little harder her feet pulling into the sheets the fabric ruffling beneath it. " I need you Miles, I need more, go faster..harder, don't hold back, I want it, all of it, please, show me how much you want me to…" she whispered her lips moving over his with each soft word that managed to finally leave her lips. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Mar-23 01:03 PM
Like music to his ears, that pleading sound. The whimpering under him that sang out into the air. Of course Miles knew what he was doing to her. She wasn’t exactly quiet about it and it wasn’t like she was innocent in all this either. The way her body pulled him in and begged him to come back when he thrusted in and out of her was incredible. As if it wanted to memorize the size and shape and dimensions of him in order to keep him for longer. God how he wanted to let her. ”Miles…” That groaning sound in all its lustful glory lining the man’s name caught his attention, steering it from his grasp on the reins of control he was barely hanging on to and instead to listen to the woman he was pleasuring beneath him. The way her fingers dug into her hair made him groan out loudly looking every bit the wolf forced to be tame for the lamb. He just hoped he wasn’t hurting her, that she was enjoying this, that everything she did to him he was returning and adding to it. ”I need you Miles….. Don’t hold back….. Please, show me how much you want me too….” He only caught some of the pleading that came from her, but Miles didn’t need all of it to understand. He could hear how every time he hilted into her it nearly knocked the air from her lungs and the light creaking from the bed was slowly becoming more consistent in its whining. She wanted it harder, needed it faster. Always the gentleman, Miles was sure to give his lady whatever she desired. “Good Girl..” He all but growled over her lips before Miles flexed everything in him. His hips moved with purpose, a gradual climb until it sounded like someone clapping at their hips. Miles breathed heavily, inhaling through gritted teeth and exhaling against her neck in heavy heated breaths. Every muscle in his abdomen flexed to give him the power necessary and the stability as he took her at a more rapid pace. A soft dusting of perspiration began to glimmer over his skin, his brows furrowing in concentration and enjoyment of
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the woman beneath him. As he continued, hard and fast, he could hear the wet sounds of their hips connecting and that building pressure in his gut for her. He was coiled like a damn spring, just begging to go off, pleading with her body to take him and let him fill her to bursting. “Fuck… ahhh… I’m close…” The words were whispered, a whine on his throat but unable to close his mouth for fear that he wouldn’t be able to take in breath afterwards. Instead, Miles leaned in towards her ear and whispered in that same commanding tone he had had before. Possessive and demanding of Larisa to listen and listen well. Miles would only get to say it once. “Vieni di nuovo per me Agnellino” Come for me again, Little Lamb @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Mar-23 07:11 PM
Good girl Those two works were enough to send her body into a near on spasm, the way they cake from his throat so deeply growling up there against her lips had her feet pressing down into the mattress harder perhaps in anticipation for what she knew was to come, and soon enough he didn't keep her waiting long those hips started to speed up, his rthym getting faster and faster until.she could barely breathe, the hand in his hand left those thick locks in favour of wrapping around his neck her other one doing the same to keep him close. She moaned loudly into his ear, those ears bouncing of the other wise silent walls, she was being loud again and she knew it but there was no way in hell she was going to be quiet, this man was sending her to new heights she simply had never been before even now she could feel that orgasm reaching the peak, each hard fast thrust tickled her inner walls, those thick ridges pulling against all her weak spots and combined with the grinding he did on her sensitive nub each each thrust of his hips.was a dangerous combination one she knew was about to throw her into turmoil. Her chest was heaving her hands digging into him she could feel her own perspiration building on her skin, her mouth was parted deep tugs of breath being dragged into her throat, god she was close she could feel it her legs came up to wrap around his frame digging those heels into him the new position only heightening those feelings, then she heard his dark whispered words and there was no way she was going to hold back. Cum for me again, little lamb It was like those words had been all she needed to truly let her self go, her body tensed , every muscle tensing around him as she clung onto him for dear life before that orgasm hit her so damn hard that she was silent for longer, her body trembled her inner walls she was sure flooded with heat pulsing around him with the intensity of it all before she finally managed to find her voice and cried out into the r
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ppm, her legs locked around him intent on keeping him there until.he found his own blissful release each jerk of his hips pro longing that orgasm drawing louder moans from her with each one.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Mar-23 07:51 PM
Miles wasn’t home. He ran purely on instinct, lost in the feeling of her and how her body hugged and warmed him. She was enchanting, and he couldn’t get enough of the allure of her. The loud smacks of their hips sent shivers up and down his spine and he groaned at each tickling sensation that ran through him. While it had started quiet, now the bed was rocking and pounding against the wall with heavy hits in a steady fast rhythm. He could feel her hands shift and hold him tighter around his neck. Good, hold onto me love... he thought, his own inner voice deep and husky, enjoying how close she was. Enjoying the fact that she felt the need to hang on to him to keep from falling off the face of the earth. For Miles, he did the same, pulling on her shoulder with one hand that remained under her while the other hand slid from her throat to grab hold of one of her breasts. Like he needed somewhere to put his hands to hold her to him. He had started this with an already weeping length, begging and itching to be inside her so now that he was taking her for a hard ride, it was difficult for him not to explode. Miles was close, he had told her to let go, demanded it of her but he wasn’t sure he could last much longer to be fair. Suddenly just as he felt himself tightening and his muscles ready to give in, Miles felt her tighten around him. Her legs locking around his hips and digging into his back. Her walls trembling and pulsing around the girth of him. The sound of her crying out and the blissful look on her face sent him over the edge. “F-Fuck… God Damn..Fuck” He groaned loudly, slamming himself deep and pressing his lips to hers. His hips rolled as he swelled and jerked into her, feeling the heat of his release press and providing pressure to her sensitive pulsing walls. The hand on her breast tightened its grip and the fingers over her shoulder did the same, doing all he could to hold her as close to him as she could get. Miles moaned heatedly into that kiss, break
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ing it to heavily suck in air only to force it out over her neck again. He panted in hefty loud breaths, his hips slowing their pace but continuing to pulse in and out of her for a few moments longer to ride out their releases. “L-Larisa…” His voice was cracked, deep and husky in her ear as he let his body lay a little easier over top of her, his face gently buried in her neck and shoulder with the effort. “You’re… going to be… the death of me… I hope..” He teased a little, still panting with quiet moans that laced his exhales every so often. He would remember this for the rest of the weekend, taking her to completion not once, but twice. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Mar-23 08:09 PM
Just as she was riding out her own orgasm she felt his own body stiffen right there in her arms, and if that wasn't enough his pleasurable words that rolled from his throat let her know he was about to join her, there lips collided, her arms moving from that tightened grasp to come forward to clutch at his neck whimpering into his mouth, the tightened grasp on her breast sent a small surge of discomfort but it only lasted a moment, she felt him pulsing within her walls, those hard deep vibrations causing small.shudders to roll through her and now quieter moans to roll against his lips when ever they had the chance to leave, god he was incredible, and her body was humming in delight for what he had done to her. Once his lips parted from hers she to gasped for air, trying to drag it into her lungs as quick as she could, they were burning with the need for more air, more oxygen to help her brain feel like it was Alive again, because right now it wasn't it was a mass of nerves and feelings rushing over her like a wave, her chest heaved feeling his face go to her neck, the warmth of his breath spreading over the flesh caused one hand to roll up into his hair gently dragging her fingers through it encouraging him to lay right where he was L-Larisa The way her name rolled of his tongue so dark and deep with desire had that hand clench in his hair more wanting him close, not wanting him to leave her not yet, her name rolling over his tongue and perhaps in a slight possessive way she started to tell her self that her name was the only one he should ever say again, she wanted to bring him to this ecstasy always and she wanted him to do the same for her, he completed her in every aspect of her life, she needed him more then she realised. You're going to be the death of me…I hope Those teasing words had a shattered laugh leave her throat, it was strained though still laced with desire making it come out sounded a little more heated then normal. " Mmm…I've already…d
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ied and gone to heaven…Miles, I..don't know..what ..your complaining about…" she whispered teasingly her head tilting to the side to where his was, her face nestling into his hair her lips coming to press against his forehead, her eyes closed unable to keep them open if she was honest she could probably fall back to sleep her body was tired, it was aching in all the most delicious way and she knew she was going to feel him for days after that, the thought brought a smile to her face…god what was he doing to her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Mar-23 08:48 PM
”Mmm…. I’ve already died and gone to heaven…Miles, I..don’t know what you’re complaining about…” “Who’s complaining?…Just stating facts, Angel of mine..” He whispered, his pulse still rapidly beating in his chest and his breath still heavy on her shoulder. Everything in his body was tense and Miles was concerned if he relaxed at all he’d never get back up again. The day would go on without them, and while he knew he had to get up, having her hand come up and clench into his hair, and how she seemed to cuddle into him was enough of an incentive for him to stay. If his sore and tired muscles weren’t enough incentive. A quiet chuckle rolled off his tongue, his body slowly lowering further until most of his weight was nestled on top of her. He was doing his best not to crush her underneath him, her arm flexing on one side to keep him relatively lifted off of her. Mostly because he didn’t want to hurt her, to make her uncomfortable after likely being fucked enough to cause quite a bit of soreness. His eyes closed quietly, feeling her lips against his forehead and settled into her shoulder to enjoy the respite for the time being. A quiet thought ran through his head, and it drew out an almost cruel sounding scoff of a chuckle. Bet Connor could never do that for you… It wasn’t like he wanted his mind to wander that way, it just had on its own. And Miles was too damn exhausted to try and fend it off. Instead he just lay there as long as he was allowed in order to gather his strength again and the breath in his lungs. It would take longer than before this time, just basking in that afterglow as the sun fell gently over the bed. Miles stirred after a good long while, not wanting to remain too stiff and needing to get himself and Larisa cleaned up. “I want you to rest today.” He whispered, though it was more a stern request like he was giving her an order similar in the way he would back at the office. “Test every lounge chair in the villa, and try the pool if
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you feel up to it. Nothing strenuous…Understand?” For the most part he wanted her to be able to relax today. Let her enjoy the sunshine and the beauty of the place. Go for a walk and explore the town if she so wanted to. Tonight would be busy enough and they would be out late into the night. So the last thing he wanted was for Larisa to be too tired and worn out from working all day and stressing herself out. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Mar-23 09:10 PM
Who's complaining just stating the facts, Angel of mine… She smiled weakly against him, her head nestling down more into his as they laid together, she felt him position himself so he was laid better against her body not that she minded how he was laid a moment ago, she liked his weight on her, sure he was heavier then she was but she found it comforting, and she felt safe wrapped up in his arms like this, she felt untouchable here with him like they were, and for a moment she wished they could stay like this, never go home…stay away from all the stress she knew was to come once they got there, so many different things they would have to deal with and she didn't want to deal with a single one of them, she just wanted to stay here like this with him forever. Silence stretched between them mimenterially but she didn't mind, her eyes closed as she laid there in a blissful heat, her body had finally started to come down from the orgasms he had given her, finally able to relax and that hand in his hair moved slower and slower with each passing second, she could easily fall back asleep and for a moment she wondered if she did his words bringing her mind back to the presence those eyes opening to peer back in the light of the room squinting again at the brightness… I want you to rest today…. Her head tilted to peer down to the messy dark locks on his head as he whispered what he wanted of her, she opened her mouth as if to protest but it was very clear he wasn't about to be swayed on the decision he had made, she would be lying if she said that didn't sound like heaven to her right now, her legs already felt like they weren't going to behave, she felt that ache between her legs one that she knew would probably act up most of the day if she didn't at least attempt to rest to sort it out first, that hand in his hair trailed down towards the back of his neck, her fingers toying with the short strands there gently, she smiled at the command in his voice that busine
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ssman coming out in him and it caused a small chuckle to leave her lips. " Yes sir…" she whispered into his ear her lips coming to place a gentle kiss upon the top of his head sighing deeply. " Does this mean your about to get out of this bed and become Mr King for the day?.." she teased her fingers rolling down to his back dragging along the top of his spine drawing small circles against his flesh @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Mar-23 10:07 PM
”Yes sir…” “Good girl…” He murmured against her neck, letting out a contented sigh at the acknowledgement. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust her to go with him and inspect the place, he just didn’t want her to work too hard. After all the emotions they’d spilled the previous day and the heartache that she was in store for in the next day or so, Miles wanted her to have only happy thoughts of this place. Only pleasant dreams and sunshine days. Let them be positive so that when she found herself in darkness, the Villa could brighten her way. ”Does this mean you’re about to get out of this bed and become Mr. King for the day?” “Unfortunately… in a moment…” His voice was groggy, and he would have given anything to just lay there for the rest of his days. To just slip back into a pleasant dream with her held close to his chest. Miles sounded like he had hit the snooze button one too many times and was just over being disturbed by the alarm. His arms held her a little tighter for a moment, a gentle groan escaping his throat in the embrace before Miles released and took in a deep breath. “Where’s your phone?” He asked using that same business tone he’d had before, not moving from atop her. A thought had come to him for a moment and he wasn’t about to let that thought pass without acting on it first. If she were to tell him, then reluctant and sore he’d lift himself off so he could fetch the thing. Miles would eventually slide himself out anyway, having let himself soften and wincing a bit at the cooler air. He didn’t care if there was a mess, it didn’t matter. He’d buy new sheets if he had to. Gently he rolled himself onto his back and waited for Larisa to either produce the phone or tell him where it was. Taking a deep breath he rose from that bed and stretched a little before moving to where her phone was, picking it up and bringing it back to Larisa. He held it out for her but wouldn’t give the phone to her, even if she were to ask for it. “Unlock it for me ple
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ase.” This wasn’t a request, he expected her to do as he was asking and the look on his face was anything but joking. Though just to put her mind at ease he sighed a little and gave a small smile to her. “It has nothing to do with Co-... with the issue back home...” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Mar-23 10:28 PM
Unfortunately…in a moment… She couldn't help the sadness that rolled through her knowing he was going to leave the confines of this bed soon, she couldn't be that sad though that's why they was here after all, but spending this time with the man like she had done made her feel a little selfish, selfishly she wanted more time with him, she knew soon they wouldn't have much, things wouldn't be like this when they got back, she dreaded that, more then she was dreading getting back on that plane to go home, her arms tightening around his frame if just for a moment just to simply drink him in, he would be busy today, they would be busy tonight there time together was slowly coming to a end and it filled her with a sadness she couldn't explain. Where's your phone? Those thoughts soon vanished as soon as he asked her that, he wanted to know where her phone was? Why? She felt her heart pound again in anxiousness within the confines of her chest releasing her arms around him she bent back so she could gaze at him, she didn't miss the business like tone in his voice, letting her know at least that he did indeed want it, she hesitated she wasn't sure what he was planning to do with it, did he want to see the messages ? Did he want to see if Connor had called or messaged again? She knew she could say no, knew if she did he would leave it at that, but she didn't want to, he wanted it for a reason " I-Its…in my bag down there…" she whispered nodding her head in the direction her bag was, she felt him shift upon her frame half tempted to pull him back, to wrap her arms around him and tell him to forget about all that, but instead he arms relaxed allowing him to move groaning just a bit as he finally left her, the soft shudder that went through her was involuntary she really was powerless to stop it before he rose from that bed, her eyes dragging down his body in the dim light from the sun admiring him before she watched him grab that phone from her bag. Her mouth wen
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t dry as he made his way back over clutching that phone in his hand as he requested she open it, she gazed at him with curious eyes wondering what his intent was. " Miles…" she started perhaps more waiting to emerge from her lips before he reassured her, she nodded, lifting her hand and bringing it forward she pressed her thumb to the screen the phone unlocking instantly to a mess of messages still waiting to be opened @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Mar-23 10:42 PM
He waited patiently, watching as she tentatively lifted her hand and pressed her thumb to unlock her phone for him. Miles then turned it around, unable to hide the look of disgust on his face at the mass of messages that he knew were from that boy back home. I’ll deal with him later… He thought, swiping across the phone until he came to the app he wanted. True to his word, he would not open the messages on her phone or look at anything that had to do with Connor. Instead, he opened her contacts and added a new one. “I had asked you to do this before, but you hadn’t yet.” He explained, typing in silence otherwise on her phone before handing it back to her. “So I’m taking care of it for you.” His phone on the bedside table next to him flashed and lit up with a new message. One that made him grin a little. What she would see was that he had added himself as a new contact in her phone. Just so that she had his phone number in case anything were to happen or she needed to get a hold of him for any reason. Picking up his own phone, he unlocked it and added her into his, typing a quick message back to her so she could see it light up on her screen. I hope you have a good day today, don’t miss me too much. Lupo “I thought it might be best not to use our real names, just in case…” Miles said quietly, the insinuation that if Connor ever took her phone and wanted to know if ‘Miles King’ was in her phone, he wouldn’t find it. A sly wolf he was. A soft smile came to his face as he leaned down to gently kiss her cheek. It didn’t stop there, he was soon giving her a second at her temple and a third on her forehead. Everything in him wanted to get back into that bed and hold her close to him, and never let her go. But the day wasn’t going to wait for them, and Miles unfortunately did have quite a lot to do. Reluctant, he stood back up and walked slowly towards the bathroom to get himself cleaned up, glancing over at the just fucked perfection of the woman
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in his bed. The sheets messed and tossed around, her skin glowing in the sunshine’s brilliance. She was glorious, something he certainly enjoyed the view of. Miles soon stepped into the bathroom, leaving the door open in case she felt up for getting cleaned up herself. He certainly wouldn’t stop her and would welcome her into the warmth of the shower with him, though he wondered if she wouldn’t prefer to keep laying in that bed just a bit longer. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Mar-23 03:21 AM
Her eyes watched as he opened her phone and even she saw the wince that came against his face, she knew it was a mess, she knew there was plenty of messages she had yet to open, she just didn't have the strength to do it, frankly she didn't want to plague her mind with what he would of said to her, it was plagued enough by his call yesterday, and it made her wonder exactly what he would be like when she got home, the thought filled her with dread and she shook it away quickly , this was her last few days she refused to think about that not whilst she was here. I had asked you to do this before but you hadn't yet… Her brows furrowed together in confusion wondering what he was referring to, she watched as his fingers typed something out on the phone before he held the phone back out to her, she grasped it twisting it to look at the phone before she heard the gentle vibration on his bedside table, she peeked towards hit the grin on his face let her know what he just did and she shifted a little bashfully on the bed. " Ah, yes I knew there was something I was meant to do…" she said with a small smile , his card was tucked away in her work bag, completely forgetting that she needed to add it before her own phone flashed, peering down to the message she chuckled seeing the name opening it up she saw the message and her heart swelled a bit in her chest, his explanation how ever had her frowning just a bit, he was right they probably shouldn't, they didn't need Connor finding out about this, and she knew for now he wouldn't want anyone in London to find out about this not until they knew where they were heading and both prepared to deal with the backlash that would come there way as a result. He was soon leaning down pressing a kiss to her cheek , moving to her temple then forehead before he finally pulled himself of that bed, she watched him as he left her eyes tracing the frame of his body, she had every intention of going in there with him but when she tried to
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move and felt her body still protesting at it she changed her mind, deciding she would simply take a few more moments to herself she didn't need to rush around after all did she? She grasped the covers draping them over her body, she wondered then if he would need the car…she thought she might go out, just for a few hours would be a shame to not at least go out for a bit and have a look at the town not so far from them, she wasn't going to be here very long and she wanted to do what she could whilst she was here, she was also very conscious they would be out late tonight…so should she go out? Should she just stay here and laze by the pool with a book? She was so indecisive as she sat there staring almost blankly out of the balcony doors watching the ocean just out in the distance. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Mar-23 06:32 AM
Miles gave plenty of time for her to decide if she wanted to come in or not, before stepping into that shower himself. As much as he wouldn’t have minded carrying and holding her in the shower with him, he knew that he had a lot to do today and taking a long relaxing shower wasn’t on the agenda. Sighing a little, fighting with himself not to go in there and bring her with him, Miles stepped under the water and got himself cleaned up. That door remained open as he wasn’t shy if she decided to change her mind. For a little while, he just let the water run over him. He leaned against the tile, one hand holding him up while the other rinsed himself off. It wouldn’t take long necessarily before he just stood still and closed his eyes. The water felt nice, a massage on his sore muscles and the work they’d put in this morning. He could feel them twitch and convulse under the water and Miles smiled a little at it. I’ll never use my home gym again if this keeps up He thought with a quiet chuckle. After another moment he lathered himself, rinsed and stepped out of the shower. When he stepped back out of the bathroom, he leaned against the door frame with a towel around his waist. His hair was still damp and he’d cleaned up the stubble on his face so that it was a bit shorter and neater.
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“Planning on staying in bed all day then Ms. Bechtel?” He asked playfully, crossing his arms over his chest and smiling at her. It didn’t bother him if that’s what she wanted to do. She was free to do as she liked today. He’d wait for any response from her, just taking in the beauty of the woman before he’d push himself off the doorframe and move towards his suitcase on the other side of the bed to change. That towel came off easily and unashamedly, pulled over his shoulders and neckline again to make sure the drops that fell from his hair were dried off. “Just for curiosity’s sake…” He said quietly, pulling on a pair of boxers and then his jeans. “What do you plan on doing? Do you need the car for anything you think?” It wouldn’t bother him if she wanted to go for a drive somewhere. Miles would be stuck at the Villa all day, going through the different contractor notes and making changes as necessary. It wasn’t like he needed the car. Once his pants were on and buttoned, the fly zipped up he turned and leaned close on the bed next to her. Gently Miles took her hand and brought the back of it to his lips in a quiet kiss to it, only pulling it away and rubbing his thumb over the spot tenderly. “I didn’t break you, did I? I know… I can be a lot Larisa…” While he had had a great time this morning and he was very sure that she did too, it still plagued him that he was a lot to take all at once, and when he went hard, there wasn’t a lot that could stand up to it. So it was understandable that the man was concerned, just a little that she was alright. He was sure it was just his own insecurities playing at his head and that she was indeed fine, if not a little sore but Miles still wanted her to know he cared enough to check on her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Mar-23 07:29 AM
Larisa was still sprawled out in the bed the covers barely concealing her breasts as they hung loosely around her when Miles finally stepped back in the room, her eyes moved from the balcony to gaze at his glorious form as he leaned against that door frame, his hair slick back still wet from the shower his arms folded showing those muscles in his arms, god it had to be illegal to look that good! He made her droll just looking at him, his teasing words caused her to chuckle rolling in the bed so she was more on her side feeling that delicious ache between her legs had her moving a bit slowly so she could comfortable. " And what if I was Mr King? I'm under strict instructions from my Boss to take it easy today, and I certainly wouldn't want to disappoint him " she teased, watching as he pushed himself of that frame and stepped forwards her eyes following his every move god he truly was glorious, her eyes dancing over his back and rump as be removed that towel, noticing the small marks on his back from her she couldn't stop her silent chuckle Well if the man can mark her so easily why couldn't she? she thought to herself before he spoke to her and those eyes finally moved back up to his face not that she could see him entirely yet. " You know I haven't decided, I was considering popping out explore the town a little but at the same time I just know if I go out I'm going to spend all day out and I certainly don't want to be tired before we even get to the event tonight…" she teased stretching herself on that bed, her muscles felt sore the shower was calling her and she intended to go straight in there once she willed her legs to move anyway. " If you could leave me the keys just in case at least that way I can decide what I want to do shortly, right now I'm fairly content just laying here…" Finally she caught his eyes as he turned to look at her, feeling the warmth of his hand as he took her hand and brought it to her lips placing a small kiss there, his words c
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ausing a mischievous grin to toy against her lips. " Oh Mr king you are certainly A lot to handle …" she teased with a chuckle, before she grasped his hand more tugging him closer to make him sit on that bed next to her, carefully she moved her frame those legs still feeling incredibly useless but she managed to move all the same those covers falling down to pool at her waist , positioning her self almost on her knees so she could wrap her arms around his neck leaning in so there lips were almost touching but nor quite. "But I enjoyed every single second of it…and I'd very much like to do it again…and again…and again.." each again she spoke had a small pause so she could place small gentle kisses to his lips before at the end she held it a little longer , because truthfully? She was going to miss him whilst he worked, she was enjoying spending time together but she knew they would have tonight, pulling away she sighed resting her forehead against his. " Don't worry about me, I can handle you…" she teased pulling herself away she allowed herself to fall back onto that bed. " Now go and do some work Mr King or I'll have to tell my boss your slacking, and I certainly don't want to get anybody in trouble…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Mar-23 07:58 AM
It didn’t take much convincing from her for Miles to take a seat on the bed next to her. His arm came around to hold her gently as she lifted herself up to her knees. It wasn’t enough to be possessive or pull her in close, it was more there to help stabilize her if she needed it. His dark brown eyes watched her carefully at her approach, glancing at her arms as they wrapped around his neck. Miles loved when she held him like that. It made him feel protective of her in a way, like he was the stability she needed to keep herself upright. As well as that, he liked feeling the weight of her arms around him as it always brought her close to him. ”Oh Mr. King you are certainly A Lot to handle…” A smirk rose on his lips at her tease. He knew that, that was why he was checking with her. Though with the way she was teasing him, Miles could only assume that she was fine. Better than fine he hoped. ”But I enjoyed every single second of it…and I’d very much like to do it again…..” The first peck was a bit of a surprise, the second he was waiting for and chased after it slightly when she pulled away. The third he pulled her in, tired of the tease of her lips dancing over his. The hand that was there just to help keep her stable pulled her in so that he could have her for longer before their lips parted once more. Miles dropped his head a little, and felt her head press against his. For the first time in his life he felt spoiled, because honestly he could get used to a morning like this. Miles just hoped he’d get the chance to.
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“I’m already in trouble Ms. Bechtel…but I think it’s the good kind” He murmured to her with a quiet chuckle lacing his words. His hand slid out from behind her to let her flop back into that bed, coming down her frame and lightly dusting his fingertips along the center of her chest between her breasts and down her torso. They looked like they might sneak under those sheets, another round playing at the idea but instead they just pulled the cloth up to gently tuck her back into bed. “I mean it, give me a call or message me if you need anything.” His tone was quite serious, even if he did still have a caring expression on his face. “I’ll leave the keys for you to the Romeo. In case you do decide to go for a joyride.” Miles teased, his hand moving to the other side of her body to let himself lean over her again. He was about to leave and would have to put on that businessman persona that he was known for. The stern attitude and unwavering conviction he had to adopt when working. It wasn’t often that he wasn’t looking forward to another day at the office or working in general. He loved doing what he did, and he was damn good at it. But this morning he would have preferred to just stay in bed all day with her. Miles quietly kissed her forehead one last time, before he leaned back and stood up. The shirt he chose was a button down in white that he tucked into his pants and neatly rolled the sleeves up to his elbows, a vest pulled in dark blue over it so he looked very much business casual in his jeans. He still wore the shined shoes and the fancy Rolex watch before he grabbed his phone and stuck it in his back pocket. There was a pause as he debated a tie before he just undid the top button of his shirt and decided to forgo it for today. With one final look at her, Miles quietly left the villa to start his day. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Mar-23 08:57 AM
I'm already in trouble Ms. Bechtel…but I think it's the good kind " You think?.." she teased grinning up to him as she lay sprawled out in the bed. " Well if that's what you think maybe I haven't done such a good job huh?.." she teased , feeling his hand snake back around from behind her dipping down the front of her body, a small sigh leaving her as he dragged his fingers down her body between her breasts and down her torso leaving small goosebumps in his wake, oh how she wanted to drag him back to bed, beg him to stay there with her, but she knew he had to work, that's why they came here after all, the covers were soon dropped over her and her hand clenched the fabric softly bringing it up more to conceal her chest nestling into the pillow on the bed. " Please don't Fret Miles, I'll be perfectly fine whatever I decide to do, I probably know this area better than I know England.." she teased with a chuckle , at the mention of joy riding that laugh got brighter " Keep the news on, if you hear about a Romeo in a high speed pursuit I can promise you, without a shadow of a doubt, that it will one hundred percent be me…" she teased with a playful wink, her eyes following him as he leaned over, her hand coming up to press into his chest, those eyes closed relishing in the feeling of his lips as they pressed against her forehead before he pulled away. " Be good Mr King, don't cause too much trouble without me…" she teased before she watched him leave, she sighed slowly rolling herself onto her back she gazed up at the ceiling one arm folded over the other, she really needed a shower, she really needed to get up she didn't want to waste her day lazing in the bed even if the thought was tempting, finally pushing them covers of her body she carefully shuffles towards the edge of the bed, perching herself there she prepared her self before pushing herself up, she groaned instantly her hand reaching for the black bedpost she gripped it, feeling those legs tremble and
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the ache between her legs made her pause in her actions as she took a deep breath clutching it to keep her self steady . Well you asked for it Larisa…this is what happens, you get what you ask for she grumbled at herself, but even through the trembling of her legs and the throb between them she couldn't stop that smile coming against her face Oh your trouble alright… she thought with a chuckle. After a moment she finally got the strength to start walking, slowly, god maybe they should of taken it easier today, the last few days combined had certainly done a number on her, Maybe I won't go out, I can't go like this people might feel sorry for me and I will not have people staring at me she grumbled inwardly , her thoughts soon turned to that evening and she groaned loudly. How was she going to go like this?!? She huffed lightly then shaking her head. If i have to then so be it, this is his damn fault anyway, let him explain why i'm walking like this The thought made her chuckle again as she pondered what excuses he might come up with, lord knows the man would have a list as big as his arm! Before finally making her way into the bathroom, she switched the shower on, turning it right up watching the steam rolling up, she needed this hot shower…and perhaps a massage. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Mar-23 10:02 AM
“Mr. King? Are you listening?” “Hm? Yes of course. My apologies. Say again?” Miles responded quietly, looking away from the villa he had left earlier that morning and the thoughts of Larisa lounging in his bed and back to the conversation he was supposed to having with the contractors and Caprese. The woman sighed and shook her head, before she repeated the question regarding the structural integrity of the different additional units of the property. There were a few that she felt needed to come down entirely, but the contractors argued that they could preserve the exterior and redo the interior of them if Miles wanted. However it would cost more than what they had originally quoted for the project. Miles furrowed his brow and took out his phone to check the invoices he had already paid for and the projected amount he was going to spend on this endeavor. He was beginning to wonder if he would break even on the place once it was all fixed and ready for opening in a few months. “The cost doesn’t bother me. I made a deal that I would keep the rustic integrity of the place as close to the original as possible.” Miles said simply while Caprese translated in Italian to the contractor. It wasn’t that Miles couldn’t speak it well enough to tell the contractor himself, he just couldn’t be bothered. While she translated he found his mind wandering again to the brunette in his sheets. ”Be good Mr. King, don’t cause too much trouble without me…” The little sentence made a soft smile pull at his face. And while he was sure that she had been joking before regarding taking the Alfa Romeo for a spin in a high speed police chase, he did worry a little that she’d be able to take the car around and find her way back. She’s capable, I’m sure she’ll be fine… she did say that she knew this area better than England… He thought, before a sharp finger prodded his attention again in his shoulder. Caprese was looking expectantly at him, a well manicured brow raised as if waiting fo
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r an answer. Shit, what did they say again? Miles thought before he just shook his head.
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“Apologies, what’s the question now?” “I asked… if you prefer brass or copper fittings…” Caprese asked slowly, paying close attention to Miles’ face as he thought over the different fittings. To be truthful, he didn’t care. Whatever worked best with the aesthetic he wanted to keep of the place worked for Miles. His face looked her over and he rolled his eyes irritatedly. “I trust your judgment Caprese. You know what I’m going for here, just keep it close to that.” “Of course Mr. King…” She said hesitantly, before giving the answer best suited for the contractor to work with. After a few minutes of back and forth, Miles found himself moving towards the balcony of the unit that he and Caprese were in, the contractors going back to work as he leaned on the old iron railing carefully to look out at the ocean. It had been a couple hours since he’d left Larisa to her own devices, and in that time he imagined she went back to sleep for a little while, perhaps took a shower to clean herself up. His thoughts went a bit lewd, wondering if what he left inside her had run out between her legs at all and a dark chuckle left his lips at the thought. Though that imagery didn’t last long, it soon went to her behind the wheel of that Romeo and enjoying the windows down, her hair billowing in the wind and a bright smile on her face with the Italian countryside as a backdrop behind her.
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“L'hai scopata, vero?” You’ve fucked her, haven’t you? The sound of Caprese’s mellow Italian voice whispered into his ear, snapping him back to the here and now. He turned his head and stared at her a moment before clearing his throat and shaking his head. “Non essere lascivo Caprese. Comunque non sono affari tuoi.” Don’t be lewd Caprese. That’s not any of your business anyway. Miles whispered darkly at her, a threat without having to actually say it. He wasn’t going to let his second in command tell him what to do, regardless of how much he respected her opinion. “Sto solo cercando te. Non mi interessa chi ti scopi, ma non lasciare che accada come l'ultima volta.” I'm just looking out for you. I don't care who you fuck, just don't let it get like last time. Caprese explained and Miles glared at her. “Don’t Caprese.” He didn’t even try to speak Italian that time his voice dangerously low. She was treading a bit too close and he wasn’t going to tolerate it for too long. “I told you, it’s not like that.” “Isn’t it?” Caprese questioned him, but ultimately she just sighed and shook her head. “Just don’t get yourself lost Mr. King…” She said, moving away so he could enjoy the scenic view alone. The ocean breeze fell through his hair for a moment and he glared at the dark screen of his phone. She’s wrong… Larisa… She wouldn’t… He thought, though a small feeling of doubt was creeping into his mind. While he hated the idea of her with Connor, he couldn’t deny that she had cheated on Connor with him. Who was to say that that wasn’t an ulterior motive for her? That this was all an act? A rouse to get close and expose him again. Just like Melody had used him.
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“I refuse to believe that…” Miles muttered under his breath to himself, clicking his phone on and sending a message to Larisa, just to see how she was getting on and to make sure she didn’t need anything from him. Should have stayed in bed this morning… much more fun than work is. What’re you up to? - Lupo @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Mar-23 11:16 AM
Larisa had spent far to long under the sprays or the water her forehead pressed against the cool tiles as the warm water rushed down her relaxing those aching muscles she had, that man sure knew how to give a girl a work out that was for sure, every inch of her ached so deliciously, something she wasn't used to Ever, she didn't think anyone had ever taken her the way he did, anyone had given her such intense orgasms like she did and she smiled more at that thought…he really was incredible. I don't do relationships Larisa… Those words suddenly rang In her heading causing her to frown as she quickly tilted her body up from that shower wall allowing the warm water to rush down her face , she grabbed the wash stuff quickly she needed to distract herself from the thoughts that were slowly starting to manifest in her peaceful mind, she groaned to herself shaking her head.." Stop it…just because he doesn't right now doesn't mean he won't…" she grumbled to herself. Let's just keep it to ourselves, yeah?...we don't need the press printing stories… Or just printing them period together she suddenly thought , is that what this was? Him using these excuses to tell her he didn't want this? Not the way she did, and not just that she still had Connor at home..Connor she thought to herself that frown stretching even wider on her face, suddenly his face came into her mind, his sad lost expression as she went to leave with Miles , how he begged her not to go, all those messages she had yet to read, the voicemails she had yet to listen to…He was struggling wasn't he? that thought pulled dread through her as she quickly washed herself under the warm sprays of the water, then the guilt soon followed, guilt that here she was having fun, doing what she wanted enjoying herself whilst Connor was at home….on his own, she felt that anxiety rush over her again, she grumbled even louder at her self shutting that shower of, she had to do something she needed to leave this V
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illa, go out distract her self, her day by the pool was gone she wouldn't be able to do that now she would never settle, and she knew those thoughts would move into something much darker, so dark that she knew it would have that overwhelming feeling of suffocating take over her. Stepping out of the shower she grabbed a towel, grateful at least that she seemed to be able to walk at least a little better, stepping into the room she opened her suitcase peering at the contents she grasped a dress out as well as a fresh pair of underwear, white this time considering the dress she was wearing, tugging hef underwear on she grasped the dress and tugged it over her head and down her body, it was white in colour, the sleeves hung of her arms draping down in a soft ruffle, thin straps against her shoulders go hold it up, red and black flower design dotted around the fabric, she grabbed her sunglasses out placing them on the top of her head before slipping on a pair of sandals, she grasped her bag placing it on her shoulder picking up her phone she slipped it into her bag grasping the car keys and tossing a cardigan over her arm incase it got warm. Soon she found herself in that Alfa Romeo driving down the open road with the windows open, she had put on a Italian station the music up far too loud for most she was sure, but she found herself feeling more relaxed then she had in weeks, months…not like she did now driving down the country roads towards Amalfi Plaza, she didn't need anything, she wasn't even going for anything, she just wanted to walk around if only for a few hours to distract her mind from everything that was going on around her, driving in her hometown just made everything feel so insignificant all her problems at home, all these uncertainty with Miles, nothing mattered…she was home…
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She had already been walking around the Plaza for a hour, simply enjoying the ambience of the place hearing the rich Italian accent of the locals around her had her smile stretching even wider , walking around the small square with the grand Church in the background she couldn't stop herself from feeling emotional, being back here, she stood still in that square gazing out to the large church basking in the golden sun when she heard her phone ping, she hesitated worried it might be Connor before with a held breath she clutched her phone out seeing the message pop up with Lupo She smiled brightly, unable to stop the way her heart clenched in her chest , she lifted the phone, snapping a picture of where she was before she replied to him, attaching the photo with it. You would definitely have more fun if you was with me, I've come to Amalfi Plaza, it's so beautiful here I haven't been here for years, it's still as good as I remember, I'm heading back shortly though, so I can relax a little before tonight, How's it all going? She sent her message before making her way to a small little stall selling some of her favourite desserts especially after she had a drink! Considering they were out tonight she thought maybe they might like these when they got back, well if he didn't she certainly would! She purchased some, placing them in a carrier bag. Putting her sunglasses back on she started making her way back towards the car, if she didn't now she knew she never would.
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Miles King BOT 13-Mar-23 12:08 PM
“I want those to stay..” Miles was saying, pointing out the different columns of the building that the contractor was advising be removed and replaced. For no other reason than the man thought they were ‘ugly’. That wasn’t a good enough reason for Miles and they added to the rustic aesthetic that he liked about the place. Caprese stepped in at that point and continued speaking with the contractor, handing Miles a contract to review. Something he much preferred. Numbers and statistics he could understand, decorations and aesthetics were definitely more Caprese’s forte. He sat himself down at a nearby table, peering over the invoice and contract that had been drawn up and how much it would cost the company just to get started. For the most part the units were coming along nicely. A few would be done on schedule while a few more looked like they would take a bit longer to be ready. On top of that the London office had called a couple times for different businesses that needed his approval and Miles had had them send the information to his email to review later in the day. It wasn’t like the office didn’t know that he was going to be out of the office this weekend visiting the Italian branch area, so it irritated him that he was getting these requests now. At least they’re not bothering Larisa with them so she can relax… He thought, taking out a pen and quietly making some edits to the contract before signing his name to it. There were a few tweaks that they had discussed that he needed done first before he could feel comfortable signing. “All finished?” Caprese asked over his shoulder. Miles just nodded at her, in desperate need of a drink after dealing with all that was going on with this place. He had never realized just how run down it was, looking at it through rose colored glasses as the place that had brought light to his otherwise darkened doorstep. At the time, he honestly believed that his mother had directed him here to save him from himself. Caprese ge
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ntly took the contract he was looking at and flipped through it. Miles just let his gaze move to the window where he closed his eyes and just sat in quiet reflection.
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“If you’re tired Mr. King…” Caprese started. This was the third or fourth time she’d suggested he might be tired, and Miles sighed in exasperation. “It’s just been a long day, and I’m thinking about the Gala tonight…” He said quietly. It was the first time today he had mentioned it, and it was true. He was thinking about it. About all the people and the black tie affair that would follow. Caprese knelt at his side a moment, her hand gently falling on his shoulder to get his attention. It worked, as Miles turned his head to look down at her. “Madam Charlotte sarebbe orgogliosa di te, sai... Per aver tenuto il Gala.” Madam Charlotte would be proud of you, you know… for holding the Gala… Caprese said in a gentle and understanding voice. She had known Miles’ mother from before everything happened, and she had had a great love and respect for her. It was unimaginable to her how hard tonight was going to be for Miles, and regardless of him being her boss, she still cared for the man after working with him for so long. “I know Caprese…” Was all Miles said, giving her a weak and unconvincing smile. “I’m just not looking forward to the questions, that’s all.” “Mandali a modo mio! Sai che farò piangere qualsiasi giornalista se chiederanno qualcosa che non dovrebbero.” Send them my way! You know I'll make any reporter cry if they ask something they shouldn't. Caprese said brightly, flexing her arm in front of him and pinching her lack of a bicep muscle as if that would show how impressive and strong she was. Miles just shook his head and smiled at her. “I’d rather not have to testify at a murder trial Caprese.” He teased her, standing up finally with her right alongside him. Just as he began to stretch a little he felt his phone buzz and the name Agnellino pop up on the screen.
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“Little Lamb?” Caprese asked raising a brow at him after peering at the phone. Miles just glared at her, a clear and silent way for him to tell her to piss off. Caprese merely shook her head at him, rolling her eyes and patting his shoulder before she took the contract he’d signed to review herself for her additional approval. Miles just turned back to the message he had received, glad to get something brighter than work on his phone for a change. The picture she sent was exquisite, Amalfi Plaza was beautiful this time of year, though the subject was far nicer than the background. It’s beautiful because you’re there. Glad you’re able to have fun and relax. Contracts are signed here, just waiting on the final invoices. Looking forward to tonight. - Lupo His fingers typed away and sent the message before he’d really taken in what he had said. Nothing in the message was wrong, he was looking forward to tonight, he was nearly done and the plaza did look prettier with her there. It was more the thought of the evening that plagued him. For a while that darkness seeped in, suffocating him again and Miles had to excuse himself to step outside along the shared walkway between the different units to get some air. He was glad that he was nearly done. He wanted to relax himself. Stuffing his hands in his pockets after putting his phone in his back pocket, Miles made his way back towards the main house area. Where folks eventually would check in and get the keys to their units and the privacy that they kept.
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“That’s what I need right now…” he said quietly to himself, changing his pace and moving instead towards his private personal villa apartment. Caprese could handle the remaining details, Miles certainly didn’t need to breathe over her shoulder about them. As he came to the top of the stairs Miles looked around and noticed the car was still gone. She must still be out. He thought, walking inside the door and closing it quietly behind him. He glanced into the bedroom, noticing that either the housekeeping staff they had hired as few as there were or likely Carmen had come in to clean the sheets and replace them after the pair of them had left. The woman loved taking care of people, and Miles adored her for that. Caprese was a lucky woman to have Carmen with her. He noticed that his garment bag was hanging up, ready for him to put on and his face soured a little. It’s too early still… He thought, before making his way to the main living space. The whole place was so quiet, so peaceful. At every turn he wondered if he would bump into Larisa, knowing damn well that he wouldn’t. The car hadn’t come back yet, so he was sure that she was still out. Miles undid the top buttons of his shirt, letting it open a bit and opened the buttons of the vest he wore. He wanted to be done for the day. Needing to mentally prepare for the evening’s event. The last thing he wanted was to be sour at the Gala with Larisa. Instead he laid back on one of the sofas, putting his head back and staring up at the ceiling. His ankles crossed and one arm pulled to relax behind his head a bit. The other pulled his phone out from his pocket and laid it on his chest in case it were to ring. That way he’d feel it so he could check the message. That was the theory at least, his eyes closing to relax and whether he meant to or not, Miles drifted off into a quiet afternoon snooze. His mind wandered to the image of Larisa, smiling and dancing and laughing, enjoying herself and the image of her made h
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im quietly smile in his sleep. At least, I can make her happy… @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Mar-23 01:02 PM
She was stepping down some delicate concrete steps as she walked carrying the bag with not one but two Rum Babà in them, it occurred to her how much her grandfather like it and considering how Miles seemed so intent on wanting to take him a gift she figured she would get this, granted if he wanted to get him something more expensive and lavish he certainly could buy him something more, but she knew for sure he would appreciate this, the sun was so warm against her skin, she had been out in it for a few hours now and she was almost certain her olive skin had grown a richer shade the sun colouring her skin just slightly more, she heard the ding of her phone again reaching into her bag she pulled it out pausing in her steps. It's beautiful because you're there… Those words caused her chest to ache with how sweet he was, reading the rest of what he had to say before she tugged that cloth bag up her shoulder so it would remain safe so she could type back. Your to sweet Lupo, I'm just about to head back, I won't be long and I plan to relax before this evening, hopefully be able to join me…- Agnellino She sent the message popping it back into her bag before she finished the short distance back to where the car was unlocking it she slipped those bags on the back seats, starting the engine she pulled out with the intention of heading back to the Villa , but of course taking those beautiful coastal roads to gaze at the scenery was to tempted to resist, the warm breeze blew through the window her hair whipping of her face as she watched the scenery as it flew past her window, the large cliffs ahead the beautiful homes perched carefully on that cliff, the waves she could just make out crashing against the beach, her fingers flexed on the steering wheel clutching it a little harder, god she really did miss it here, she really needed to come back soon, a lot longer than the weekend, and maybe…if things were how she hoped they would be Miles could return.. Miles t
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he man who didn't do relationships, the man who.wanted them to go slow, a man who wanted to keep them a secret, it wasn't like she didn't agree, they had a lot to sort out, or she did anyway, she knew that, so she knew it was wrong of her to even consider anything more at least for now, she allowed her eyes to take in the features all around her that smile soon returning it, it was hard to even care about anything right now, not with the glorious scenery around her.
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Soon enough she was pulling back into the villa , watching the sun beaming over that old tree in the drive, she honestly loved it, there was something about it that just spoke to her, she was glad he was keeping it even if it wasn't really her opinion that made him do it, stepping out the car she reaching into the back she grabbed the carrier back shoving it over her shoulder before she locked the door and made her way back to the Villa, she stepped in closing the door behind her popping the bag down on the side, she was feeling tired, those few hours in town basking in the sun had made her ready to take a Nap and to prepare herself for later, she still had those nerves rolling through her perhaps because she was anxious for how it would go, about her being there, how they would take to her, he had explained how lonely he had been on these things, it made her smile tenderly to think he now wanted to take her, her assumption was that he hadn't taken someone before or at least not for a long time anyway. Stepping into the lounge area before she would go into the bedroom she suddenly caught Miles sleeping on that couch, slipping her purse of her shoulder she placed it on the side stepping forward quietly she admired him laying there, he looked so peaceful, so calm those small frown lines all but gone as he laid there, like nothing in the world bothered him, it was a look she enjoyed seeing, something she simply took a moment to appreciate, eventually she looked the small steps to where he was, a space on the couch by his chest she sat down carefully, the dress folding neatly underneath her before her hand carefully came up his shirt, those fingers delicately traced along the buttons to where he had one popped open her finger carefully unbuttoning another one so she could see more of his glorious chest. Those fingers moved from his shirt dancing over his collar and to his cheek, she was being so careful not to wake him up yet, she was enjoying really taking him
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in, all those features she didn't have chance to when he was awake, because no doubt he would question her on her antics, now whilst he laid there she could and she was enjoying it, her finger came away from his face then before she bent down pressing her lips softly to his neck and up to his lobe, her hand trailing down his chest not being so careful not to wake him up this time. "sveglia sveglia mio lupo, il tuo agnellino è tornato" wakey wakey my wolf, your little lamb is back she whispered against his lobe before she pressed a small kiss to it her nose running the length of his neck waiting to see if he stirred. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Mar-23 05:48 PM
The man was unaware of the message he’d received before passing out on that sofa. The little light on his phone blinked indicating as much but the screen remained black. His face was relaxed when she came into the lounge, his eyelids closed and fluttering a little every so often in reaction to the dream he was having. In his head, he was walking on the beach with the warmth of the sun on his face walking towards a figure in the distance. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and the breeze was salty and fresh. Larisa looked beautiful, twirling in a small white sundress and smiling at him. She was glorious in the sunshine, absolutely glowing in the burn of its light. As he got closer, the skies slowly darkened but she still radiated in front of him. Miles furrowed his brow, realizing how dark it had gotten around the two of them, and how Larisa seemed to playfully be moving away from him. Hopping back a step or two at a time and becoming less and less focused the further she drifted away.
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”Where are you going?” The words left his mouth confused but they seemed silent in the still air. Instead what answered him back was a familiar voice, one he knew quite well that sent a cold chill down his spine. Turning around his gaze fell on the wet concrete instead of the beautiful sandy beach he had been on before. Dark around the area was thick and the details of the background were dulled. The only thing was the figure there bathed in soft amber light that was clear enough to tell. There was a body there, white and splashed in red, wet with the rain and the dark and the cold. Madam Charlotte would be proud of you, you know…. Miles lost the image of Larisa dancing and laughing and bringing him the happiness he didn’t deserve. Instead he dropped to his knees and took hold of his mother’s body in his arms, holding her close and cradling her head. Her voice in his ear didn’t sound quite right and he leaned in to try and hear her better. You did nothing wrong…It’s not your fault… ”It is my fault…” Miles had argued, knowing full well that if it hadn’t been for him, none of this would have happened. ”Please…I’m sorry…don’t go…” His voice was weak, strained in the darkness, feeling his shirt played with and only seeing his mother’s weak hand pulling at it. He felt something warm against his cheek and ear that was different than the nightmare normally showed him. The rain came down heavily and he all but lost the image of the sun and the sand and the beautiful woman that smiled at him in her white dress.. ”Wakey wakey my wolf….. Your little lamb is back…”
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On the couch, Miles twitched and his brows pulled as he fought the dark images in his head. He barely stirred as she undid his shirt, only giving a light groaning sound at the sensation. His chest started to heave a little heavier as his dream turned and that peaceful expression he’d had soon changed to one of pain. “Please…” Miles murmured through gritted teeth, his arm moving to wrap around Larisa on the couch instead of behind his head. There was pain in his quiet whisper, pleading and fear lacing the pain. “Don’t go..” A quiet whine laced the last words he muttered, his arm tightening around Larisa’s waist before his eyes snapped open and he panted in confusion at where he was. The world slowly came into focus and in his bewilderment he glanced at the thing he was holding desperately to, thinking it had to be his mother. That was the only heavy thing he recalled holding. “L-Larisa?” He stammered realizing that he wasn’t dreaming anymore. This was real and he had a tight grip around her waist. Miles quickly sat up on the couch, letting her go just as quickly and feeling his phone tumble down between his legs. He sat there for a moment with his head in his hand just trying to catch his breath and come back to the present.
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“W-...Welcome back…” Miles said slowly, trying to let the panic and subside as he realized it was just a dream. He was in Italy. Larisa was here with him. The Gala was tonight, and as he remembered that his heart sank a little. That had to be the reason why. Why he thought of that night. Why it was haunting him for looking to have a good time. Trying to shake it off, he glanced back at Larisa, a quiet slow smile coming to his face that he forced there, attempting to be reassuring and comforting in case he said or did anything while he was asleep that might have disturbed her. The last thing that Miles wanted was to make her worry, even though he was very sure he probably did. Without asking or talking about it, because he just couldn’t settle his heart rate down on his own, Miles pulled her into his lap. He was gentle about it, wanting to make sure if she didn’t want to be anywhere near him, that she had agency of herself to get away. To stand and move away from him. If allowed, Miles would just hold her against him. It would be clear with her so close just how rapid his heart was beating, easily felt as his chest rose and fell quickly. Tonight would be difficult, more so than he imagined and he just hoped that Larisa would stay with him so he could get through it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Mar-23 07:29 PM
Larisa hadn't noticed straight away how rigid Miles seemed to be on that couch, how his face was twisting into pain right there before her, she heard his groan and smiled against his neck her lips moving go grace over his Jaw that hand against his chest flattening a little where she felt his obvious beating heart, for a moment she thought it was because of her, that her being there had simply broke that reaction out of him, at least she did until she moved her face away from the crook of his neck to look down into his face and that small smile she was wearing soon vanished into a frown, those brows knitting together as she saw now that relaxed state she found him in, but a man seeming in pain. Please… His voice sounded so strained then, so haunted it caused the breath to catch in her throat, his eyes weren't open they were Still firmly shut, was he having a nightmare? The thought caused her chest to heave, she knew them all to well, during the day it was easy to chase those thoughts away find something to distract yourself with, to find some way to stop those dark thoughts plaguing you to much, but In your subconscious mind there was little you could do to stop them, to fight them of her hand came to his face trying to gently wake him. " Miles…." She spoke a little louder trying to at least get his attention to pull himself from whatever was going on in his mind, feeling his arm suddenly come round and grasping onto her, his embrace seeming desperate as he clung to the back of her.. Don't go… Those words caused her chest to clench even harder inside of her, her hand moving to nudge his shoulder, she couldn't take seeing the pain on his face anymore the anguish in his voice he sounded so lost, so hurt and it bothered her a lot , to see the man seem to be in so much pain. " Miles wake up…" she said a little firmer those fingers pushing at his shoulder again before she felt his arm tightening around her more bringing her forward against his frame, then suddenly
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he was awake his eyes shot open and the confusion she saw there broke her heart a little bit more. L-Larisa? The way he spoke her name had her face softening, she was soon released and he was scurrying up that couch to sit up right as if trying to make sense of what was going on around him, she didn't say anything not straight away simply watched him as if to make sure he was okay. Her hand came out to stroke along his leg not wanting to do anything that could spook him more but wanting to at least let him know she was there if he needed her. " I'm here Miles….I'm here " she whispered her words comforting and soft to watch the panic in his face, she was trying to calm him down tried to help him settle, before he suddenly pulled his arms around her and dragged her against his lap, she didn't hesitate one bit as he did, her arms coming up to coil around his neck, those fingers moving go push through his hair much like she had before, those fingers gently pulling through the soft strands starting from the front she gently flowed them down his head her finger tips pressing against his scalp not hard but enough to try and at least bring him some comfort. " It's okay Miles…I'm here….I'm here " she whispered into his ear holding him as tightly as she could to let him know she wasn't going anywhere , not yet he could hold her and get whatever comfort he needed from her for as long as he liked, she wanted to ask him what he dreamt about but at the same time she didn't want him to have to explain anything that might of been traumatic so instead she sat on his lap gently rocking him from side to side as those fingers continuing to lace through his hair. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Mar-23 07:56 PM
Miles let out a deep sight over her shoulder, finally feeling like he could take a breath and begin to settle. Everything was still so vivid in his head, the sound of the rain and of his mother’s weak voice, the feel of her fingers on his shirt, the weight of her in his arms. It took a few minutes for him to realize that all that had happened outside his dream too. He was certain he hadn’t opened his shirt up more when he passed out, merely the top button or two in order to give himself some more comfort. His arms just held tight to Larisa in his lap, relishing in the warmth and realness that she was. It was just a nightmare… that’s all.. He thought listening to her soft whispers in his ear. “Thank you…” He finally said, his voice quiet but backed away from the panic and the fear that had been there moments before. Slowly, Miles pulled himself back so he could look at Larisa properly, continuing to hold her gently in his lap. She could certainly decide to get up if she wanted to, but he much preferred her close to him. Especially right now. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to worry you.” Miles said quietly, taking a hand and running it over her cheek, tucking a lock of her beautiful brunette and honey hair behind her ear. He let his dark eyes glanced down to the outfit she was wearing and froze a little seeing the short white dress with splotches of red. In his mind it flashed back to his nightmare, his mother’s beautiful white coat splashed with her own red blood in his arms. It took him a moment to blink the image away, recognizing it was a lovely little dress with red flowers, nothing more. “Did you have a good day? Enjoy sightseeing in the plaza?” He asked, needing to think of something, anything else to try and let those images in his head to filter back to the closet where they belonged. Thinking about that nightmare just made him feel worse, and he even couldn’t find joy thinking about the project and the renovations of the Villa. This was supposed to be his
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safety, his heaven on earth to escape the darkness and let him heal. So for now, he’d ask her how her day had gone, what she had been doing and if she had enjoyed herself. His fingers gently brushed against her arms, gliding his knuckles up and down the caramelized color on her skin. A bit more genuine smile came to his face, glancing over her collarbone and neck for a minute to better take her in. “Looks like you’ve been kissed by the sun.” He said gently, a playful chuckle on his lips as he leaned forward. His hand came up to her chin so he could look her in the face and take her in far better. He leaned down until their lips were gently dusting over one another without completely touching before he concluded his statement. “The audacity of the sun to think it had any right kissing you…” He let his lips find hers then, not pressing hard like he would normally, but there was a gentle passion in it. A warmth and a sincerity to show her that he was indeed alright, and that he had just had a nightmare. One he’d had several times over and for once was glad to have someone near him to bring him back from that pit of panic and darkness far faster than if he was by himself. There were more times than he could count where he’d have to sit in an anxious panic just trying to breathe, so the fact that Larisa was there, was like he had been sent an angel to help speed the process along and guide him back towards the light. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Mar-23 08:14 PM
She felt his body relax a little in her arms and that brought her some relief at least to feel him settling there beneath her as she remained perched gently on his Lap, those fingers continuing the gentle stroke through his hair just to ensure he was indeed settling, she hadn't like seeing him so panicked , so raw and emotional it was a look she had seen only once before on the man and that was when he told her what had happened to him, the story of Melody and his mother plaguing her mind, anger raced through her at melody's actions, and a great sadness to think what had happened to his mother as a result, was it this that had bothered him? Had one of those plagued his mind? What ever it was she wouldn't ask him, that was up to him if he wanted to say anything not wanting to bring him more distress. Thank you…. " You don't Need to thank me Miles…" she whispered before she felt him shifting backwards in her arms, those hands moved silently from behind his neck to drag down his shoulders and to his chest where they sat more comfortably. I'm sorry I didn't mean to worry you… Her brows knitted together one hand coming back up to clutch at his own cheek trying to reassure him as best she could. " Don't apologise, you have nothing to apologise for…" she felt his hand come up to her cheek, the warmth of his palm pressing into her face, a small content sigh left her lips tilting her head. She kissed his palm before she felt those fingers trail through her hair. Her eyes soon fluttered back open as he asked about her day, a smile gracing her face now a slow nod came his way next. " I did, I haven't been there for a long time it was nice, to go out into the town for a short while, I won't be able to do everything I'd like this weekend but at least I got to do a little something, I've missed being here…" she said honestly, and god she had her heart jolted at her thoughts thinking back to her morning conversing with the locals visiting those quaint Market stalls and i
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nspecting what they had, not that she really brought anything back with her she didn't need to she simply wanted to just embask in the glory of her home a little, and that's what she had done. She felt the gentle strokes of his knuckles against her arms, the way his eyes danced over her features which seemed to be relaxing the longer they sat there, a sight she welcomed, she grinned a little sheepishly shrugging at his question. " Apparently it's a lot warmer than I thought outside…" she teased , his body shifted coming forward as his hand clenched under her chin, there faces drawn much closer together, a slow sigh leaving her lips to have his so close to hers, the words that followed had her almost chuckling right back before he pressed his lips to hers to silence anything she might of said, a small groan entered his mouth as she returned the kiss, his lips were soft and gentle in their movements, nothing like kisses they had shared previously, her hand moved to clench his neck to keep him there a moment longer, not yet ready to release them it seemed, or perhaps she wanted to chase away any other dark thoughts he might have with this kiss. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Mar-23 09:23 PM
Miles grinned into that kiss, enjoying the sensation of her chasing it, pushing back into him and wanting his touch so desperately to fight for it. For a moment he just enjoyed her taste, letting his tongue softly swipe at her lips requesting entry so he could play with her tongue too. It wasn’t demanding, and he appreciated the groan she gave in turn with it. When he finally did pull back, Miles closed his eyes and sucked in a shaky breath through his teeth, like he had been graced with a beautiful scent or taste and he was savoring it while also committing it to memory. “That’s much better…” He whispered, a quiet purr on his voice as he let out a heavy contented sigh. That dark cloud blown away for the time being as all he could focus on was her delectable taste. “I’m glad you had a good day. And were able to go explore a bit. Did you relax at all or is that why you’re back?” he asked, leaning back a little and looking around. His brows furrowed a little as he realized pretty quickly that something seemed to be missing. If she had gone to Amalfi Plaza, surely she had purchased things, hadn’t she? Where were the bags then? The different little knick knacks or treats that you bought while you were there? Tourist or not. “Did you not buy anything while you were there Larisa?” He asked, his eyes coming back to her as he asked the question. Had she not found anything that she would have wanted? Something to take home with her and have at a later date or to look back on of the trip? A thought dawned on him, their bet and her living situation and her employment with his company combining into one singular idea. He knew she had just started at Kings A&I, but he didn’t think that she might not have the funds to buy something for herself. And he hadn’t written her that check yet for their bet, regardless if he felt she won that bet or not. Then his mind turned to Connor; the unemployed loaf of a boyfriend who was manipulating her into doing what he wanted her to and sud
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denly the thought clicked in his head. Larisa might not be well off, and couldn’t afford anything. “Answer me honestly…” He said gently. There was a sternness to his voice, but it also held a quiet kindness, asking the question carefully as to not offend. “You’re alright… right? Financially speaking? If that’s the case, why you didn’t get yourself anything, you should have told me… I’d have given you my card to use.” He shifted a moment and pulled out his walled from his other pocket, opening it up and producing that same black card that he’d used before at the restaurant Daphne’s. The idea that she had to wait to get whatever she wanted while she was at home didn’t sit right with him. If she wanted anything, anything at all, Miles didn’t have a problem getting it for her. Within reason of course, though he was pretty sure she wasn’t going to go out and buy something too extravagant at the Plaza that it would cost him his fortune. That at the very least, would be impressive. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Mar-23 09:40 PM
That's better That calmer more relaxed tone rolled out after their kiss and it made any anxiousness she had for him evaporate her , she settled on that couch a lot more now she knew he was feeling better, her hand on his cheek rolled down his chest toying with the shirt there fiddling with the buttons a little bit her fingers picking at the small intricate objects between her fingers, his question had her smiling those fingers moving down running over the other buttons there. " I had a really nice time, I did a bit of a walking around it was nice to see it all again, I wouldn't say I relaxed hence I came back a bit earlier figured I'd rest for a few hours before we go to the gala tonight, though I do feel fine, great even, it was nice…" she said her words taking on a more thoughtful tone as she thought back to being there, it was only a short visit but the nostalgia it brought back would be with her for weeks she was sure. Did you buy anything when you were out there? " Yes I got a couple things, I didn't buy to much there wasn't really anything else I wanted, I have more than enough stuff at home to fill a warehouse without taking more stuff back.." she teased with a chuckle, before that tone was no longer teasing from him it became sterner , the change of tone causing her to freeze and gaze with a stern expression her self at the suggestion of using his card that frown only deepened lifting her hand she pushed his hand away , not forcefully but gently ushering him back away from her. " No Miles, I don't need your money, I'm fine…" I mean, she wasn't lying she was okay, sure she didn't have a lot of extra money, not enough for her to go and buy exactly what she wanted , she had to be cautious she hasn't been paid from thus job after all and her money from her last employment wasn't going to last forever, it was almost laughable to think the woman wasn't well of considering how rich her father was, but he had never given her a cent, not a dime anything
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she had she had worked and brought for herself, she was a firm believer in being self sufficient, hence why she was so reluctant to take his card, that and she didn't want him or anyone else to get the wrong impression on her. " Don't you go worrying about me, I can look after myself, please…I don't need or want it " she said folding his fingers back over that card he was holding in a attempt to make him put it away. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Mar-23 09:55 PM
Stubborn woman. He thought, but he put that card away as she insisted. It wasn’t like he cared for how expensive something was that she wanted. It was more that he had invited her on a trip, and as his guest he felt obligated to take care of her and her needs. Well obligated was a bit of a stiff word; Miles wanted to take care of her and her needs. Though if she really was alright, then he wouldn’t push her. He knew what her salary was working for him and that she wouldn’t be disappointed with it when she finally did get a paycheck in. He wasn’t a believer in underpaying his staff. They worked hard for him, all of them, and he felt they should be paid accordingly. It was why he had gotten so heated in the quarterly meeting on Thursday, as one of the stockholders suggested laying off some people or cutting their pay in order to increase a profit margin that was already in the green. Miles argued that he’d rather take a pay cut himself than take a dime from his staff. Either that or buy off the man’s stocks right there in the room if he didn’t like the way the company manage its finances and staff. The stockholder in question, had quickly silenced himself after that point and didn’t say a word the rest of the meeting. “Alright alright… I hear you.” He chuckled gently at her, slipping that card away and tossing his walled on the nearby coffee table. Miles raised his hands in surrender to her, smiling like the devil himself to show that he was innocent and she had nothing further to worry about. “I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t putting a financial burden on you, that’s all. This was a last minute trip, and I didn’t want to add to your stress.” He said kindly, leaning in and kissing her cheek softly. No harm, no foul play. “What time is it anyway?” He asked, looking around the room before glancing down at his watch. A quarter to four in the afternoon. It was just about time for everyone to start getting ready for the Gala. He was sure Caprese would be there soo
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n to whisk Larisa away to get her hair, make up, jewelry and dress on. Miles would be left to put his tux on alone which he was fine with. It wasn’t like he didn’t know how to put one on. “Caprese will probably be by here soon to help you into your dress and to get your hair and make up done.” Miles explained, softly warning Larisa with a kindhearted laugh. “She always hires someone to do it, so she’ll insist that you use her artist. You can tell her no if you want you just might have to be firm about it. Caprese doesn’t really take no for an answer all the time.” Miles teased, grinning at her as he let himself lay back down flat. He wouldn’t move her from his lap, but instead invite her on top of him if she so wanted. He just was much more comfortable laying down than he was sitting up like that, and besides he didn’t mind having her on top of him for any reason. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Mar-23 10:08 PM
Alright alright I hear you.. She smiled down to him as he clearly admitted defeat , she was grateful he didn't push her on the subject, it wasn't that she wasn't grateful for the offer of course she was, but she certainly didn't want to be one of those women the ones who only cared about his wreath and society status, she honestly couldn't care less if he was rich or poor, it was the man she was growing to like, anything else was irrelevant in the grand scheme of things " And I appreciate it, I really do, but you've put no burden on me, I got what I wanted, I really didn't need anything else…" she said with sincerity, feeling his lips come to her cheek she smiled warmer, he really was a sweet man, it made her wonder how anyone could ever see anything less then that, the way he was around her was caring and tender, he ensure always she was okay, she was happy with anything be decided, anything he did was with hesitation as if wanting to ensure she wanted it to, to even think the papers published he had even instigated a rape situation with his ex girlfriend hurt her incredibly, this man didn't have a horrible bone in his body, and she knew with certainty that man would never do something like that, and it upset her the papers would believe he would, then again they didn't know him, they didn't see this side he was happy to show with her, a side she cared for so greatly. What's the time? His words brought her from her thoughts twisting her body she peered around the room checking for the time before he finally got it, she winced hearing how late it was, she hadn't intended to stay out that late, but there was very little she could do about it now, of course when he mentioned the plane Caprese would have she winced a little? A makeup and hair artist? She wasn't entirely sure how she felt about that, she had never felt she was particularly bad at doing her own makeup, but if the woman was going to be as stubborn as Miles made out she would be perhaps it wou
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ld be best not to fight the subject, she was sure she would have enough to do her self to prepare for tonight without her making her life even harder being argumentative. " It sounds great.." she tried to make her voice seem more enthusiastic then it came out but there was no hiding her apprehension behind those words, when he laid down she followed him almost instantly laying down against his chest her face buried into the crook of his neck taking a moment to simply breath him in as her hand idly stroked up and down his chest, her thoughts soon turned to his tux…visions coming to her mind of him in it and she grinned her bottom lip tugging between her teeth at her own imagination, god he was going to look handsome she just knew it. Her thoughts moved to the Gala again and she wondered how he was feeling about it all as her hand slowly trailed up and down his chest. " How are you feeling? About the Gala?.." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-Mar-23 06:17 AM
”It sounds great..” It was faint, and while she seemed enthusiastic about it, Miles could tell there was something not so great about her statement. His hand came up to run his fingers against her cheek and through her hair. It was to comfort her but also to try and get her to look up at him for a moment. He didn’t mind her on his chest, he enjoyed having her there. Like his personal weighted blanket wrapped in a beautiful package. But with the apprehensive note in her voice he wanted to be sure that she knew that she had a choice in the matter here. “You can tell her No if you want to do it yourself Larisa. She’s just stubborn, but she won’t be offended. And if she is, then who cares. She gets over it pretty quick.” His statement started off fairly stern, trying to reassure her before it relaxed and came gentle and playful to her. If getting her hair and makeup done was not something that Larisa felt comfortable with, then Caprese could just deal with that decision. “Personally, I prefer you All Natural but… that might not be appropriate.” He teased her a little, smirking at her a little to try and lighten her mood. However, at her questions his smile slightly faltered and he sighed a little. “As well as I can be I suppose.” Miles said quietly, not really sure how to put into words how he was feeling about the Gala. Every year it was the same. There was lots of food, dancing, talking with well to-do wealthy people that he really couldn’t care about but had to pretend to for appearances sakes, and then there was the auction event to raise money for the foundation. The auction was by far the most looked forward to part of the event, as several of the items that would be placed up for bidding were exclusive or unique. Miles wondered if he should mention all the details of it, but then decided that he’d just let her find out on her own as a surprise. “I do hope you’ll look forward to it. It’s really just a big party for the wealthy to throw their money ar
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ound. But at least the baskets that are catching that money take it to those who need it.” He said kindly, enjoying the feeling of her fingers trailing up and down his chest, and in turn running his fingers through her hair gently. An idea came to mind and he chuckled a little at it. “If you want one of the prizes By the way, let me know. I sometimes bid on the items there too. Just because I’m hosting the event doesn’t mean I don’t get to participate too.” Technically speaking, he wasn’t the host. Miles was more a co-host with his father Edward King. Edward sometimes would make an appearance at these things, so in previous years it was more Miles and his mother Charlotte that would host the event. A small smile came to his face, knowing that one of his mother’s favorite games was still going to be held despite her not being there to participate herself. It was something that she always found joy in even if Miles felt a little embarrassed by it. Despite that, Miles had always participated in the game because it made his mother smile. And while Charlotte King would be absent this year, Miles still planned on joining in on the game at the very least to honor her memory. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Mar-23 06:50 AM
She felt his hand come across her cheek and into her hair, she hesitated if only for a moment before she lifted her face so she could look at him better at his words she simply sighed allowing her hand to gently go against the collar of his shirt toying with it thoughtfully. " I'm not about to say no to her Miles, she was happy enough to be a good host I certainly don't want to offend anyone, I'm just not used to all this thats all, she did a great job picking out the dress I'm sure having my hair and make up done will be fine to, I just have some reservations because it always makes me nervous…but I'm sure it will be fine.." she reassured him, she wasn't about to tell Caprese no the last thing she wanted was to offend someone so close to Miles so soon…of course if she absolutely hated whatever they did she would voice her opinion, but otherwise what would be the point in upsetting the apple cart If there was no need? His next tease caused her to chuckle a mischievous grin creeping up on her face. " Oh I know you do, but we certainly don't need that in the papers.." she teased with a small chuckle before allowing her self to rest back against his chest, her hand continuing its gentle stroke up and down his chest, those fingers dancing over his muscles hearing his reply about the Gala she allowed her arm to coil around his waist squeezing just a little in reassurance. " It will be okay, I'll be there every step of the way, can't promise I'll be any good mind but hey, at least it will give you something to focus on if I'm a idiot.." she teased with another small chuckle, that hand releasing its squeeze to go back to that gentle stroke, feeling his fingers pulling through her hair she sighed, a soft content feeling running over her, she always did enjoy her hair being played with, there was something so settling about it, it send some tingles down her spine and she almost nuzzled her head into his hand in a attempt to get him to keep doing it. " I am looking
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forward to it , it will be a experience anyway, I'm sure I'll enjoy myself once I get there and settle myself into it all, I'm probably just over thinking to much now…" she teased, as he mentioned her getting anything at the auction she lifted her head eyeing him with curiosity. " Miles, if I wouldn't let you buy me a couple of cheap presents of a market stall in what universe am I going to let you throw money around at the price these things will be auctioned at? " she said with a small chuckle. " But I'll be interested in seeing what you might purchase for yourself thought, I'm sure you get some fantastic pieces at these auctions and some great trips, it will be interesting to me at least to see what sort of things people throw out there, I can only imagine it's extremely lavious and expensive, we all know how these business people get with showing of their wealth…." She teased with a playful grin Allowing her head to tilt up she placed a small kiss to his jaw. " I'm looking forward to going, especially to see you in a tux your going to look far to handsome I just know it…" she whispered against the flesh of his jaw before placing one more kiss there before settling herself back down enjoying this moment with him before they got busy, she would have to be professional then, she wouldn't show her affection then, at this event they were Mr King and Mrs Bechtel, not Miles and Larisa. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-Mar-23 07:26 AM
”It will be okay, I’ll be there every step of the way. Can’t promise I’ll be any good mind but hey, at least it will give you something to focus on if I’m an idiot…” “I don’t think you have the capacity to be an idiot Larisa.” Miles said plainly, not even allowing the idea of a tease enter those words. He was sure she was just kidding, but the idea that she thought herself so low was unacceptable and he wouldn’t really entertain it. Not like he would start an argument or any kind of back and forth regarding it. Instead he just continued twirling her hair through his fingers, recognizing the same need she had that he enjoyed. There was something so damn comforting about the touch and Miles just smiled as he let her locks lay in dark banners over his chest. “I’m glad you’re looking forward to tonight. It should be a pretty good event. And don’t worry, there’s always too much alcohol there so you’ll be able to forget the night if it takes a turn for the worse.” He laughed a little, remembering an incident a couple years ago when one of his father’s friends had come to the Gala and nearly fell off the stage after having one too many of the expensive cocktails that were served there. It had been quite hilarious to watch and the imagery had Miles smiling from ear to ear remembering it. It was after that incident that Charlotte King insisted that only sober participants were allowed to join in the game and the memory of his mother chastising his father’s friend while he stumbled about was a fond one. However Larisa’s question to him brought Miles’ attention back to her, a brow raising at her assumption.
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“Because the funds that are spent tonight go to charity, not to any one particular person.” He said simply, his shoulders lifting and falling a little in a nonchalant shrug to her. “I always bid on something each year… I was just offering to give you my paddle if you wanted it so you could participate. It’d be King’s A&I funds, so you’d be working on behalf of the company’s interests if that makes any difference.” Miles said quietly, though he had a feeling that her mind might change once the auction and the game started. At least, he hoped so. ”I’m looking forward to going, especially to see you in a tux; you’re going to look far too handsome I just know it.” “Well, no pressure then…I hope to not disappoint you Larisa.” He teased her, gently taking a lock of her hair and moving it from her face to behind her ear. His arm lightly fell against her back, his palm holding her gently as they lay there on that couch. Miles let out a quiet sigh, wanting to just stay like this for the rest of the night if he could. It was so comfortable and cozy he was sure he could fall back to sleep again even though his mind very much was against the idea. It didn’t exactly want to revisit that cold wet night again, and sleep would surely bring that memory back to the forefront. Miles could have relaxed there for hours, and truthfully the pair of them remained there for a good twenty to thirty minutes before a brisk knock at the door echoed through the villa. Miles tilted his head back as if he was trying to see the door himself even though there really wasn’t a good angle for him to see. “Fun police is here…” he groaned, a quiet huff escaping through his nose as he made to sit up a bit, kissing the top of Larisa’s head gently as he did. The sound of Caprese at the door meant that she was there to collect Larisa and it was time that they all got ready for the evening out tonight. “Let me know if you change your mind and want to play in the game.” He whispered gently to her, w
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Mar-23 08:14 AM
I don't think you have the capacity to be an idiot Larisa… She huffed then moving her head from side to side in a shaking motion with a small chuckle. " Oh believe me , I do…" she teased especially if there was alcohol involved , sure she could composure for some of them, but if she drank to much she know how she could get, there was certainly no controlling her once she had to many, if there was music she would probably never be of that dance floor! And her moves were certainly something that she was sure would cause a few risen brows amongst the more elite, and not to mention the other effects it had on her, and there was no way in hell she would be able to resist the man beside her and behave in a professional manner if she had to many drinks, and perhaps that worried her more, he wanted to be professional at this Gala at least that was her general feeling of what he wanted the last thing he would want wad her undressing him in front of a crowd of people. It was if he heard her as he mentioned the booze and she winced on his chest peeking up to look at his face. " Miles don't let me drink to much, I get highly inappropriate when I've had too much to drink and I will not be reasonable for what happens, if there's music and you there it's gonna be a recipe for disaster…" she teased with another chuckle though a nervous one at that, all though going by what he just said it sounded like most people then didn't behave in a well to do manner if they were all drinking too much, would they even notice her? Still she was sure she didn't want to leave a bad impression on everyone there and somehow her twerking on the dance floor wasn't a memory they wanted them to remember her by, the sheer thought had her chuckling again, god why was she like that… though somehow deep inside her hiding underneath that nervousness it might be nice to let loose just a little, it had been so long since she had. She relaxed again then those fingers plucking at the button on his shirt
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to undo another one so her hand could gently stroke the bare flesh beneath it, a grin spreading across her face as he spoke about the auction again. " Companies' best interest huh? Spending all your profits on whatever I see fit? Not sure you want to give me that responsibility Miles I could purchase all manner of things " she teased her fingers twirling through the short hairs there. Well, no pressure then, I hope to not disappoint you Larisa
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" I don't think you could Miles, besides you could turn up in rags and I'd still think you were entirely to handsome for your own good…" she said softly, a small sigh leave her lips then as she closed her eyes she was so relaxed against him she felt she could nodd of, especially with the way his fingers were going through her hair in such a soothing manner, she didn't know how much time had passed, she wasn't even sure if she had indeed nodded of for a brief moment before that knock to the door startled her and her eyes snapped open peering towards it, she felt those nerves rolling back, she just wanted to look her best for him tonight, if she was honest she wanted to show him just how good she could look, she knew when she was dressed up she often grew attention from people, but tonight she most definitely wanted all the attention to come from him. Fun police is here She chuckled at his words sliding her self up making a move to stand before his arms come round her, her hands came to clutch his neck her thumb trailing over his Jaw, as he asked her again about the Game he wanted her to participate in his voice sounded so hopeful like he really wanted her to, her thumb trailed along his jaw to his chin her fingers grasping it as a small smile came across her face. " If you really want me to then I will, just don't go grumbling at me if I spend far to much money, especially if I've had a drink, god help you Miles ill be buying all manner of things…your have to take that paddle of me.." she teased with a chuckle leaning in she kissed his cheek before pulling herself of his lap, instead of waiting for him to go to the door she did, heading to the door she opened it up seeing Caprese there she smiled brightly. "è tempo per me di lasciarti perdere con me, vero?" time for me to let you lose on me is it? she teased with a playful grin, regardless of how nervous she was for allowing someone to dress her up, a part of her was looking forward to it, she ha
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Miles King BOT 14-Mar-23 09:09 AM
“”If you really want me to then I will, just don’t go grumbling at me if I spend far too much money. Especially if I’ve had a drink, god help you Miles I’ll be buying all manner of things…. You’ll have to take that paddle off me.”* “Depending on how you spend the money…” Miles whispered darkly into her ear as she came forward to kiss his cheek, a playful grin on his face. “I’ll just take that paddle to you instead.” The idea of bending her over and taking either a paddle or his hand to her rear was an exciting thought, and certainly one he wouldn’t be opposed to. Reluctantly he let her stand up to answer the door. It was at that point that he glanced down and realized just how much she’d opened up his shirt. He hadn’t cared necessarily, enjoying the feeling of her fingers against his skin, but now seeing his shirt half open and his chest very much on display for her, Miles couldn’t help the small chuckle that left his lips. His fingers came up to redo the buttons to make himself decent, leaving the top two open as he’d have to take the shirt off anyway to get himself ready for the evening’s events. Caprese was a giddy ball of energy when Larisa answered the door. She hadn’t gotten dressed yet and as soon as the door opened she took Larisa in her arms and embraced her excitedly, planting a kiss on each cheek. “È ora di fare di te la campana del ballo Larisa! Sei eccitato? Non vedo l'ora di vedere la tua reazione al tuo vestito e a tutto il resto!” Time to make you the belle of the ball Larisa! Are you excited? I can't wait to see your reaction to your dress and everything else! Caprese nearly squealed in delight. It was so loud that even Miles could hear it from the couch and he just laughed softly at it. Leaning over the arm of the couch he called back up to her.
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“Vacci piano Caprese, non c'è bisogno di esagerare sai.” Take it easy Caprese, no need to go too overboard. He called out to her, and immediately he knew the face that Caprese would make. Disgruntled and likely rolling her eyes, which was true. “Potresti essere il mio capo Mr. King, ma stasera ho intenzione di farti sbavare!” You might be my boss Mr. King but tonight I plan on making you drool! “Buona fortuna.” Good luck with that. At her dismissal from him, Caprese turned her attention back to Larisa, taking her hand and leading her towards the guest room and that armoire. With a flourish that could only be seen as overly dramatic, Caprese revealed the beautiful red dress that Miles had spoiled the surprise of the other day for her. She waited for any response from Larisa, before pulling the dress out and directing her to come with her to the main house. Her hair stylist and makeup artist were there already working on Carmen, and Larisa as well as herself would be next. Miles would be standing and leaning against a wall waiting for the pair of them to come out of the guest room with dress and shoes in hand. Caprese was nearly bouncing in her little ballet flats that she wore to collect Larisa in, otherwise she just wore a pair of simple jean shorts and a flouncy white top.
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“Have fun ladies. I’ll see you in a couple hours when you’re done.” He said gently, smiling at the pair of them, those his dark eyes lingered a little more on Larisa than on Caprese. His COO just nodded and made for the door, nearly skipping in excitement in anticipation for tonight’s event. For Miles, he knew she was excited because it was one of the few times that Caprese got to go out in public with Carmen and not be judged for it. She also loved to dance, and while Carmen was a wonderful cook, a dance partner Carmen was not. In previous years Caprese had taken Miles as her dance partner and he assumed that she was excited to do that again. Though inwardly, he wondered if he’d get a dance with Larisa too. If she wants of course.. He thought, watching as Caprese disappeared through the door. He would wait with his hands in his pockets and a gentle sigh on his lips for Larisa to follow after, waiting for anything she might want to say to him first before he’d shut the door to the villa behind her and make his way into the master suite and to the garment bag hanging in his closet ready for use. “I am glad she chose red too..” He said aloud, unzipping the bag and pulling out the tuxedo he’d be wearing for this evening’s festivities. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Mar-23 10:04 AM
Depends how you spent that money His dark whisper In her ear had a shudder involuntarily pull through her body, she simply couldn't help it the man seemed to have this effect on her despite her trying her damn hardest not to let him, he only had to look at her a certain way or whisper something in her ear and she was a damn puddle for him! And of course the next words did nothing to settle that raging fire inside of her, something about being bent over him whilst he spanked her had her cheeks almost flushing as she huffed towards him. " Behave yourself Miles were about to be around some very important people, and I'm sure they require the host to be present…" she teased with a wink before finally making her way to the door. The excitement from Caprese wasn't something she truly expected when her arms came around her excitedly she chuckled returning the same soft kisses to either cheek " Sì, sono entusiasta di vedere quale magia puoi fare, non vedo l'ora di vedere il mio vestito per essere stato eccitato tutto il giorno per questo." Yes i am excited to see what magic you can do, i can't wait to see my dress to ive been excited all day for it she felt a little bad lying to the woman, knowing she had indeed already seen the dress but she didn't want her to know she had ruined that surprise. She was simply so excited she didn't want to burst that woman's bubble. She chuckled at the exchange between the two of them, hearing Caprese announcement that she intended to make him droll she couldn't help the hope bubbling inside of her that she would! She would be lying if she said she didn't want to see that man stunned Just a bit by her, though something told her that wasn't a easy thing to accomplish, grasping the woman's hand she eagerly left the room and into that guest room, she knew what was behind that armoire. Game face Larisa she told herself quickly waiting until that door was open before she gasped her smile brightening on her face. "Ah Caprese, è bell
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issimo... non è niente che immaginavo sarebbe stato, hai fatto un ottimo lavoro" Ah Caprese, its beautiful...its nothing i imagined it would be, you've done a great job she complimented her, and honestly the words where the truth so she wasn't lying about that right? Seeing it again she appreciated just how glorious it was, she couldn't wait to try it on, she just hoped it looked as good on as it did on the hanger! Larisa turned to follow Caprese out turning her gaze to look at Miles as he leaned against that door frame, god he just look glorious, she couldn't wait to see him in that tux! Maybe it wouldn't be him who would be drooling! She stared at him probably longer then she should before she simply smiled his way and followed Caprese of to where they would be getting ready, nerves rolling through her but also excitement, she just hoped it would look okay. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-Mar-23 10:32 AM
Caprese chatted about how exciting tonight would be, how no expense had been spared and how so many were expected to arrive and show their support for the foundation. She led Larisa down the main house where they had had dinner the night before. The lobby area had been opened up and a pair of lovely women stood ready to do hair and makeup. Carmen was already dressed in what looked to be a red women’s suit and pants. She was fiddling with the tie a little when the pair of them came into the room, just to try and make sure it was straight. The two women, one blonde and one brunette with black aprons and friendly smiles waved over to the pair of them as they entered the room. Caprese kindly showed Larisa to a chair before she would sit down in another. Despite having a makeup artist and a hair stylist available to work them both over, both ladies could choose what they wanted for their makeup selections, and the artists were very keen to make sure to do exactly as Larisa asked. Caprese was a little more dramatic in her makeup, and Carmen barely wore any at all, having never felt comfortable wearing a lot of makeup normally. Larisa would be asked how much or how little, and if she preferred a more dramatic look to a more natural one and without hesitation the pair would go to town. As far as hair was concerned, the pair switched when it was time for that, the hair stylist explained how Larisa’s hair was to be styled as Caprese had suggested. Long flowing curled in elegant waves, half done up with a jeweled hair piece to keep it in place.
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Miles wasn’t kidding when he said that he’d see them in a few hours. It did take quite a while for the pair of them to finish getting ready and helped into their dresses. Larisa would find that hers fit perfectly like it was made to her exact measurements. How that was possible was a mystery, but the gown looked gorgeous on her, hugging every curve and extenuating every asset she had. With her long brunette hair draped gently over her shoulder, Caprese added a final touch to the outfit, a necklace of platinum and diamonds that sparkled brilliantly even in the dim light of the house around Larisa’s neck. A pair of earrings to match that she allowed Larisa to put on herself. “Sei così bella Larisa. potrei piangere!” You look so beautiful Larisa, I could cry! Caprese mentioned clasping her hands to her mouth when the final look was done. They’d been at it for at least three hours, and it was just about time for them all to head out. Carmen’s hair was gelled back and styled; with her red suit to match she looked far more butch than a lady but given the look on her face about it, she didn’t seem to mind at all. Caprese on the other hand wore a stunning red dress as well. It was layered with satin and a sparkling underdress that came down just low enough to be decent. The satin overlay fell down to the floor in elegant waves and her hair had been curled and left down in dark waves against her head. She didn’t wear any jewelry, as she didn’t like the additional bling and considering how sparkly her dress was she really didn’t need it. Her shoes were black dancing stilettos, light and easy to move in, and the pair of them held the door open for Larisa to exit the building with them. All three wore variations of crimson red gowns or a suit, matching with one another but being just different enough.
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“Meglio tardi che mai.” Better late than never. Caprese was saying as she stepped outside and waited for Larisa to join her and Carmen. There were a pair of limos that had pulled up in shining black to take them to the event. One for Carmen and Caprese as the Italian branch of King’s A&I COO and their plus one, and one for the main branch for Miles and his plus one. Caprese glanced up towards the apartment that was just barely lit waiting to see if Miles was on his way down when Carmen tapped her shoulder and pointed. Caprese sucked in air and gave Larisa a light prod too, nodding her head as the CEO made his way down the steps. Miles was dressed in a black tuxedo as dark as the night sky without the moon to brighten it. The trim was that same crimson red as well as the pocket square on his right side. The tux was neatly pressed and well fitted against him, the scarlet vest he wore under the jacket easily seen in the evening light. While normally a bow tie would be worn, Miles had never liked how they looked, so he went with a straight black tie instead against the white of his shirt. His hair had been styled and gelled back similar to Carmen’s, and he’d trimmed himself up so his stubbled face wasn’t too out of sorts. He exuded class as he walked up, his shoes black with white spats over them and his fingers adjusting the gold cufflinks he wore on his sleeves. “Buonasera Signore” Good evening Ladies Miles said smoothly, his tone dark and rich and while he said it to all three of the women that were waiting for him to arrive, his eyes were mainly focused on Larisa as if he was unable to take his eyes off of her. He wasn’t even really able to hide it, and that quiet smile on his face told her he really didn’t want to either.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Mar-23 11:28 AM
Larisa listened to caprese as she explained about tonight and what it was likely to be like, she was so excited it was hard not to feel excited herself, the woman's positive energy was rubbing of on her and it was addictive, she found herself chuckling along with her and conversing in the conversation they engaged in, she liked Caprese she reminded her of a old friend who she used to hang around with all the time back in England, someone she hadn't seen for a long time, she would have to contact her…she missed her. Stepping into the room where they were going to get ready she saw the two ladies there waiting for them her eyes following to Carmen seeing her fiddling with that Tie she fought the urge to go over there and do it for her, not sure if the woman would appreciate her going over there. "Sei bellissima Carmen" You look beautiful Carmen she complimented her, and she truly thought she did, as nice as dresses were and she certainly always preferred a dress over a suit. She could also appreciate how nice a suit looked on a woman, and Carmen pulled it off so well. Moving over to her seat she pushed herself up onto it gazing down at the array of makeup, she certainly didn't want a over the top look, but she certainly wanted something to elevate that beautiful dress, she choose quite a subtle makeup look but there was no way she could refuse having red lips she just knew it would go so well with the dress she was wearing, she sat back fairly relaxed as the woman got to work on her make up occasionally conversing with Caprese or Carmen as they got ready , her make up was soon done and as she opened her eyes to look at the makeup she found herself smiling wide, she loved it, it was perfect exactly what she wanted, they soon swapped chairs and she was now about to get her hair done, something she actually didn't mind, having someone do her hair was like heaven, she loved someone doing it and occasionally she even closed her eyes to enjoy the feel of it. It wa
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s over far too soon for her liking though, but god she loved the style of it the soft waves bounced across her back and that clip in the back she could just see glittering in the light, and soon enough it was time to put on her dress, nerves rolled through her in waves then, what if it didn't fit? What if it didn't sit right, she kind of wished she had just tried it on earlier because if it didn't fit now what would she do? But thankfully the dress did indeed fit, in fact it fit so well she was almost surprised, gazing at her self in the mirror she couldn't stop the small gasp that left her, she barely recognised herself, the dress fit like a glove and showed of every asset she had perfectly, god she looked gorgeous even she couldn't deny that, ego or not that woman at least knew when she looked good accepting the jewellery Caprese put on her, it glittered under the light of the room, she could almost well up with how beautiful she felt her smile so wide it almost hurt her cheeks.
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"Grazie Caprese, è tutto grazie a te e al tuo fantastico truccatore" Thank you Caprese, its all thanks to you and your amazing make up artist's she complimented she moved to kiss the girls on the cheeks grateful that the lipstick didn't rub off something she was truly worried about as the night went on. She didn't realise how long they had been In there before she noticed the time, it barely felt like that length of time at all, she followed the other two women out into the night air grateful that it was still warm outside, she gazed around not noticing Miles yet her hand coming to her hair to adjust it after the wind blew it of her shoulder before she felt the gentle Tap to her shoulder she gazed back to Caprese wondering What she needed before she watched her head Nod towards the stairs. Her eyes moved away from the woman to the stairs she was directing her to and she instantly felt that breath catch In her throat, Jesus christ he looked gorgeous, that deep black suit lined with the red was simply stunning on him, it fit him like a glove extenuating those muscles she knew he had beneath that suit, the sheer thought had her mouth watering and her hands clutching in front of her, her eyes couldn't stop scanning over him, almost as if she was undressing him with her eyes before he spoke and snapped her right back, her eyes moved to his chocolate gaze watching the way he smiled towards her made her feel like she could melt into a puddle , her lips pulled into a smile however . "Buonasera, signor King"Good evening, Mr King her Italian was rich as she responded to him almost instantly stepping forward a little bit to join him figuring she would be riding with him her smile grew brighter the closer she got smelling that rich cologne on him…god she couldn't drink tonight, this suit wouldn't last the evening if she did!
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Miles King BOT 14-Mar-23 03:02 PM
Caprese beamed, feeling brighter than a star at Larisa’s compliment, but simply being too poised to say anything other than to wave her off a bit. It was clear she appreciated the praise even if she did make it seem like she didn’t need it. Carmen just rolled her eyes and mouthed “Thank you” to Larisa instead. The pair of them after directing Larisa’s attention to the CEO of the company’s arrival made their way towards one of the black cars waiting for them. Carmen took Caprese’s arm, and opened the door for her to climb inside first. Miles stood beaming next to Larisa. The dress had looked beautiful on the hanger but nothing compared to how it looked on her. She was radiant, an absolute treasure to behold and Miles almost felt like he wasn’t dressed appropriately to stand next to her. For much longer than he had meant to, he just took in the sight of her. The way the dress draped down her curves and hugged at her hips. How that opening rose all the way up her side and teased at what she had hidden. How the sleeves on it hung low on her shoulders that made Miles just want to reach out and touch her skin if only to be sure she was real and not some hallucination in front of him. Clearing his throat in order to bring himself back to the present and pull his gaze away from hers, Miles held out his arm for Larisa to take.
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“My lady.” he said softly, just loud enough for her to hear and not the spying eyes of Caprese as she got into her car. If she took his arm, he would lead her to the second car behind Caprese and Carmen, standing straight in posture. With his opposite hand he pulled the door to the car open and even gave a small gentlemanly bow to her, inviting Larisa in first. While polite and poised, a gentleman prince through and through, there was that same dark desire in his eyes looking her over. It was clear that he loved seeing her so dressed up like this, and although she looked far better than he could have dreamed, he really just wanted to have her to himself for a while. His eyes lingered over her bright red lips and Miles swallowed thickly at the idea of claiming them for himself. Once Larisa was tucked away in the limousine, Miles would step in himself, dipping down onto the seat and shutting the door behind him. The interior of the car was just as you would expect for a stretch limo, a small bar that had spirits and champagne with flutes and rocks glasses available. A bench seat that snaked around the side and up to the front of the car where the darkened privacy glass between the back and the driver was closed. There were soft violet lights that lit up the interior and made the dark black leather of the seats of the car glow softly. The windows were all darkly tinted and as the vehicle slowly moved around the center island and pulled out onto the road towards their venue, Miles could stand the quiet no longer.
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“You look beautiful Larisa.” He whispered gently, leaning close to her ear to say it. His breath was heavy and it wasn’t hard to guess that he was holding himself back from messing up her hair and make up before the event tonight. His face lingered at her neck and shoulders, taking into account the fact that the make up artist had the foresight to cover the marks he’d left on Larisa before letting her leave. They wouldn’t have been too dark, but certainly dark enough that without some cover up on them, they could easily be photographed. The sight of her neck unmarked and unmarred by the kisses he’d left her made Miles want to replace them immediately. Unable to help himself, he gently kissed just under her jaw and nearer the back of her neck, wanting nothing more than to shower her in affection instead of think about the evening and all that it would entail. He left two, then a third kiss there, before forcing himself to pull away, knowing if he continued he’d have to be severely late to his own party. “Are you excited?” He asked, leaning forward in the car and pulling out two of the champagne flutes that were readily available as well as the bottle of champagne provided. His hand lifted up the glasses, silently asking if she would like some before he’d open it up. It wasn’t that he wanted her to get drunk or anything, but some liquid courage or bubbles in this case, sometimes helped if she was feeling a little anxious or nervous about the night. It usually helped Miles settle a little, though it also gave him something to focus on other than the beautiful woman next to him that would be his date at tonight’s event. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Mar-23 08:38 PM
If Larisa was hoping for a reaction from Miles then she certainly got one, the way he gazed at her with those rich deep chocolate eyes let her know that he indeed liked what she he was seeing, I mean she knew she looked drop dead gorgeous, but somehow she was nervous for how he would feel about her, he was after all the only opinion she truly cared about and seeing how gobsmacked he was had her chuckling silently to herself, at least she knew she achieved what she wanted to achieve.. My Lady That smile widened as he held his arm out for her she wasted no time in stepping into him her arm coiling around his so she cold hold it whilst they walked towards the car, her heels gently clicked against the ground as they walked, they wasn't to high but they were high enough so they elevated her foot a feet showing of those legs better beneath the soft fabric of the dress she wore as they reached the limo, his hand instantly opened the door and she smiled widely towards him, though she didn't miss that longing look in his eyes as she slipped into the limo the look of need and want, something she was truly trying to handle herself to, there was something so irresistible about that man in a suit, he was positively gorgeous and it was taking all her willpower not to slide on over to him and rib that shirt of his body….maybe later…the thought had her chuckling a little at her own thoughts. She felt the limo start to pull away, she rose one leg folding it over the other the dress gliding down her leg just a.bit to show more flesh of, her eyes turned to the bar looking at the array of drinks on display I could sure use a drink she pondered and it wasn't so much the Gala she wad nervous about now, it was her inability it would seem to want to behave around this man beside her and when he finally leaned over his dark rich words whispering in her ear that did nothing go settle those feelings, biting down on her bottom lip briefly before finally being able to form some cohe
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rent words. " You don't look so bad yourself…" she whispered to him before she felt those soft gentle kisses rolling over her Jaw a few times and how desperate she was to reach around and grab his hair drag him closer and make him really kiss her, but now was not the time , and she certainly didn't want Caprese angry by ruining all her hard work in the space of a few minutes! Are you excited? Her smile softened, nodding towards him as she reached forward to grab one of the champagne flutes. " I am excited, I still feel a little nervous, but not like I was, it should be fun. I'm looking forward to being there with you…" once he poured the champagne out she brought it instantly to her lips to take a sip, it tasted fantastic she always did enjoy champagne the way the bubbles felt tickling down your throat pulling it away she allowing it to rest against her knee being held delicately between her fingers. " Are you excited Miles?..." she returned the question back to him she wanted to know how he was feeling about going, hoping he at least was feeling a bit better then what he did earlier. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-Mar-23 09:15 PM
His smile was quiet and contemplative, carefully pouring the champagne into both flutes before placing the bottle back behind the safety bar of the limousine’s drink area. It was there to hold the bottle still while the car was moving. There were similar setups for the different glasses as well so everything fit neat and tidy. He watched her in silence as she took a sip of the drink he’d offered her and quietly he did the same. Champagne wasn’t his favorite, but he didn’t mind the way the bubbles tickled at the back of his nose and down his throat. Miles was certainly more a hard liquor man, which was why typically he had scotch or whiskey in his office or at home. Every now and again however, a glass of wine or champagne was a nice change of pace. And tonight he would need to remain as sober as he could. “I’m excited for the night to be over.” He said simply, glancing at her and letting his gaze drink her in, undressing her with his eyes as he let them wander up and down her body. “Just so that I can take that off of you.” His voice was a deep purr, just imagining them back at his private villa, wrapped in each other's arms, frantic to remove her dress. Desperate to take off his tux. It was quite the day dream thinking about it and for a moment Miles felt that warmth of the idea spread a little further than he wanted. Shifting in the seat and crossing his legs casually, Miles cleared his throat and decided it would be best to change the subject. It wouldn’t be a good idea to show up half hard to this event after all. “I am actually excited for the event tonight. It should be a lot of fun.” He said a little brighter. Miles brought that flute to his lips again and took another small sip as the car continued on down the road, picking up speed as it made it to more of a main road. “You should like the venue this year.” He continued, needing desperately to think of something other than what he wanted to do to Larisa at the end of the night. The car continued on and
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the countryside came into view, glistening beautifully under the soft pale moonlight that was just beginning to show itself for the evening.
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“It’s being held at an Italian manor and vineyard this year. All the wines will be locally sourced and were purchased for the event.” Miles explained taking a deep breath and leaning back into the seat of the limo. He opened his mouth as if to ask her something or perhaps to keep talking about the event when his phone buzzed in his jacket pocket. His brows furrowed a little, staring at his jacket as if he was irritated that it would interrupt what he was saying. Even though what he was saying wasn’t really all that important. “Excuse me.” He said quietly, reaching in to grab the phone from his inside pocket and taking a look at the message. Miles didn’t exactly keep the message private, holding it in a way that Larisa would easily be able to see who was sending the message and exactly what it said. At the top of the message showed the name “Caprese” and in the message itself was an image of a beautifully decorated Italian manor, covered in ivy and exquisite stonework. There were banners in white and gold and red hanging from the ramparts and out front was one that named the event as a whole. It was the one that Miles saw first when he opened the message, and his face had fallen a little reading it. The expression was changed from excitement to slightly sad, acceptance of it perhaps but not sure how to navigate away.
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“I forgot that we changed the name…” He said quietly, not really paying attention to whether or not Larisa was looking or not. “We should be there soon…” He said after a moment of silence, putting the phone away back into his pocket and letting his gaze move towards the outside scenery for a moment. Just to let the emotions he received slip away so he could be a better host to Larisa. It wouldn’t take him long, just a few moments before he gave her a small smile and went back to his champagne. If she did take a look closer to read the name she would find in bright black and gold letters across a brilliant white banner the name of the foundation. “The Charlotte King Memorial Foundation Annual Charity Gala.” It had always been his mother’s foundation but previously it had been called “The King Foundation”. He had known that there were talks to change the name after his mother passed, but Miles had completely forgotten that it would be done by tonight.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Mar-23 09:35 PM
I'm excited for this night to be over… For a second she had missed the way his voice had turned sultry, missed that dark tone she liked so much, her brows edging together in slight concern that perhaps he wasn't looking forward to going at all, that he was nervous about it, she may of voiced her opinion before the next words that followed brought her back and the realisation of what he said wasted over her. Just so that I can take all that of you She felt her breath catch in her throat that familiar warmth spreading straight to her core, her fingers clutching that flute a little harder with the expectation of what was to come after the Gala, her body responding instantly to that thought, it was all she had thought about since she saw him coming down those steps at the villa and now he has voiced it was what he was thinking about to caused that need within her to intensify, her mind wondering to all of what they would do later, how frantic they might be getting their clothes of, his hands all over her , his lips frant- You better stop it Larisa! Or you won't be making it inside this venue! she berated herself, her cheeks flushing just a little with the warmth now spreading through her." Oh I'm most certainly looking forward to that…" she responded almost having to bite her bottom lip to stop her saying what else she truly wanted to say, the leg folded over tightened to stop that ache that was vibrating between her legs at the thought of having him later on, god how long was this do again? …too long probably.. He soon changed the subject and she was grateful for it, she had to change the subject otherwise she feared those thoughts would not remain as that. " I'm glad your looking forward to it, I'm excited to see how the night goes, Caprese seemed extremely excited for it so I can only imagine it's going to be good " she responded bringing that champagne to her lips to take another sip as he explained where the venue was this year her eyes lighting up
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as he explained there was vineyards there and how the home looked. " It sounds perfect…" her mind wondered to her grandad then, his own lavish home and his wide span of vineyards, she couldn't wait to see him tomorrow… The buzz of his phone distracted her, her eyes moved over watching as he tugged it out of his pocket, she wasn't sure if she was supposed to but she did indeed peek down at that phone, seeing the grand mansion first brought a smile to her face before she to saw the writing on the banner, that smile slowly faded as she read the words printed in gold and black writing *The Charlotte King memorial foundation.. * it was named after his mother, her eyes quickly moved to his face noticing how sad he appeared then and her own face mirrored his, this foundation was dedicated to his mother, she must of come to this a lot with him, it suddenly dawned on her that this was going to be the first one without her, that ache in her chest intensified at the realisation that this was probably why he was so hesitant about it, why perhaps he was a little reserved about the Gala… She reached over then grasping his hand and holding it firmly within her own, entwining their fingers together in an attempt to bring him some comfort even if he felt he didn't need it. " Hey…." She whispered, waiting until he reached her eyes she gave him a kind smile, her band squeezing his just a little tighter. " You're not alone okay? I'll be there every step of the way with you, your do her proud today, I just know you will.." she whispered, she didn't want to upset him or bring any more sad feelings to the front of his mind, but she wanted him to at least know she was there for him if he needed her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-Mar-23 10:09 PM
Miles just watched as her hand intertwined with his, letting his easily be taken by her and watching as she gave it a tight squeeze. At first he thought he shouldn’t allow that kind of touch, that he should take his hand away and perhaps be a little stronger. He knew the name was changing, he just didn’t realize it had already been done and forgotten exactly what it would be called. Yes, it was the first gala that his mother wouldn’t be at. The foundation that she had established and grown and she wouldn’t be there for the big event. The first time she had ever missed it was because she was no longer there. ”Hey…You’re not alone okay? I’ll be there every step of the way with you.” Larisa’s words were kind and gentle for him to hear, and for a moment he just wanted to believe her. Just wanted to believe that everything would go smoothly without Charlotte there. ”You do her proud today, I know you will.” Miles let his eyes close for just a minute, leaning in to her and smiling softly. When did he get so lucky, to have her here with him? How did he earn this; certainly he didn’t deserve it. There was no way he’d been good or just or kind enough to deserve someone like Larisa in his corner. Miles let his fingers curl around hers, bringing her hand up so he could kiss the back of it. He held his lips there for a long while, just relishing in the softness of her skin there before he pulled away and let his eyes open once more. They seemed clearer, a little more calm than they had been before. Miles wanted nothing more than to kiss her deeply, to really show how much her words help him. How she brightened every dark corner he dealt with.
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“I don’t know what I did to deserve you, but I pray I never lose that and make you leave.” He whispered back to her. A soft buzzing sound was slowly getting louder and it had nothing to do with Miles’ phone in his pocket. Slowly he pulled himself away from her a moment and smiled at the brightly lit manor that came into view. With a jerk of his head and a gleam in his eyes, Miles invited her to take a look out the window at the event in question. The picture really didn’t do it justice. There were spotlight and a beautiful rolling red carpet in the front of the manor. The banners hung with care and there were flowers in red and white decorating the drive for the vehicles to drop off the guests. On either side of the walkway where dozens of reporters, their cameras flashing as each person stepped from out of their respective cars and waved gleefully at being invited to such an event. “Don’t worry…” Miles said softly as the limousine in front of them pulled up and the cameras flashed brightly for Caprese and Carmen stepping out of their car. Caprese looked to be enjoying the spotlight, while Carmen looked uncomfortable but dealing with it for her significant other. “The reporters here are invited. They’re just here to report on the charity and the funds that are raised tonight.” Miles continued as the limousine pulled up to the edge of that red carpet. A doorman could be seen walking over to open the door on Miles’ side and he turned to Larisa for a moment with a kind smile still holding her hand tightly in his.
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“You ready for this?” He asked, just as the footman opened the door. Miles kept his back to the opening a moment, quietly releasing Larisa’s hand so he could step out first. As soon as his feet hit the ground outside the limo the cameras began flashing furiously. A few reporters there were announcing who was arriving and what exactly the ladies were wearing. Most people didn’t care what men wore as most tuxedos were relatively the same. Miles straightened his jacket and held his head up high in front of the door to keep the cameras blocked from who his date was at tonight’s event until he was good and damn ready to reveal her. He quietly adjusted his sleeves and cufflinks. This wasn’t his first rodeo and he knew exactly how to play for the cameras and make those reporters wait in anticipation. After what seemed like ages for them but was really only about ten seconds or so, Miles flashed them all a suave smirk stepping aside and holding his hand out for Larisa to take. He would wait until he had her hand delicately held in his, helping her out of the car and keeping her close to his side. Miles would guide her to hold his arm as he knew that stepping out into the camera flashes would be blinding for anyone and the last thing he wanted was for Larisa to trip or be unable to know where she was going. “Stick close to me, Agnellino... Just smile and keep walking with me.” He whispered gently into her ear, his eyes on the reporters and their cameras before he stood tall to escort her towards the venue. “I’ll protect you from these wolves.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Mar-23 11:10 PM
She felt the weight of him as he came to lean into her, she was so tempted to rest her head above his own, the temptation she had to bring her hand up to go through his hair was making her hand twitch knowing how much comfort it brought to him, but she resisted, she didn't want to mess up that perfect hair of his after all, her eyes followed the direction of his hand as he lifted hers up, his lips connecting with the top of her hand feeling his soft lips smoothly press down against the top of her hand , she was so desperate for more then, to lose herself in those lips against her own, but god knows what kind of state they would be in if she did what her inner thoughts were screaming at her to do. I don't know what I did to deserve you, but I pray I never lose that and make you leave Her chest heaved at his words, that smile growing softer from his words, she wanted to respond tell him she wasn't going anywhere, that she would be here as long as he wanted her to be before she to heard the noise growing ever louder outside of the limousine they were riding in, she watched the jerk of his head ushering her to glance out of the window and she did just that, her eyes moved from him to the window glancing out she saw the glorious Mansion coming into view, the bright white lights illuminating it in all its glory, it was speculator the photos clearly not doing it justice at all, the bright green vines climbing up the building brought so much character, it was gorgeous and for a moment she relished in the establishment that they would soon be entering, that was until she saw the paparazzi. Her gut clenched in those nerves again, her hand clutching his a little tighter as those nerves rocketed through her, her mind going back to the paparazzi outside the restaurant, how they goaded and shouted at them, the hateful things they said, would these be the same? Would they be out to cause trouble? She inhaled a deep breath trying to push those nerves. Don't worry As i
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f he felt those nerves himself his words broke her trail of through her eyes moving from them back to him seeing the warmth in his gaze settled her, she smiled a little wearily but she was determined to push them fully away soon, she nodded at him accepting what he had to say, watching as Carmen and Caprese stepped out of the car and noticing the way Caprese seemed more than happy to be In the spotlight a small chuckle leaving her to watch how the woman ensured the cameras got a good view of her.
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Are you ready? She realised then it was their turn, giving his hand one more squeeze she nodded slowly. " As ready as I'll ever be…" she responded, she watched that door open as he stepped out the flurry of white flashes came quickly then, she was almost glad that he seemed to take his time in letting her out she needed to steady the pounding of her heart. You're gonna be fine Larisa…smile and walk that's it.. She told herself trying to give herself a little pep talk before that hand was outstretched in front of her, her fingers carefully stretched up to clasp his hand, turning her body around she gracefully stepped out of the car the dress thankfully falling into place as she did, the flurry of white lights hit her eyes and she had to fight to stop herself from squinting at the persistent flashing coming her way, she tried to pay it no mind, instead focused on the man beside her assisting her from that car. Her hand released his and was soon wrapped around his arm, her hand clutching into his arm for support to keep her self steady and to keep her grounded from the reporters whose eyes were firmly on the pair then, she was smiling though unwavering even with the onslaught of flashes that flashed against her face . stick close to me Agnellino His whispered words brought a brighter smile out of her, her body leaning against his just a little for the support he was offering her, his teasing words against the paparazzi had a small laugh leaving her that he chose wolf as an analogy for them gazing to his face her smile bright. " I never doubted for a second you wouldn't…" she whispered back clutching his arm she started to take the steps alongside him towards the mansion that smile firmly against her face at all time, appearances were everything after all and she wasn't going to let them know she was affected by them, even if her heart pounding in her chest let her know exactly how she truly felt. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 15-Mar-23 06:30 AM
“And finally on the scene is the co-host of tonight’s extravagant Gala, a one Mr. Miles King! Son of our truly missed late Charlotte King with whom the foundation has been renamed in her honor. Mr. King! Can we get a few words sir?” A woman’s voice was the first one that Miles heard off to the sidelines. A reporter speaking into her camera and announcing the who’s who of attendees at the evening’s event. Miles just gave her a kindly wave of his hand and a nod of his head. “Mr. King! Who’s on your arm tonight? Anyone we know?” She called out, holding her mic out in order to capture any words that he would say. Miles glanced at Larisa for a moment giving her a gentle smile before his attention returned to the blonde haired reporter. “You can’t tell?” He said in a playful tone. “This is my date tonight.” “Does your date have a name?” The reporter continued, smiling and chuckling at the cheek that Miles showed. “Of course she does.” Miles countered giving the reporter a wink who just shook her head at the man. He just kept walking with Larisa on his arm forward down the carpet. He wasn’t in any hurry it seemed, just gently walking forward to keep in step with her. Among the sidelines of the carpet were several other reporters and camera professionals taking pictures and asking questions. Miles engaged with several of them in the same way. Giving them some information but for the most part giving them nothing at all. This was a rehearsed dance and Miles was the master of it. Whereas normal paparazzi were rude and shouted over each other, asking questions that were invasive and distasteful, these reporters were far kinder and respectful of Miles and the answers he'd give. As few as they were. (edited)
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“Mr. King! Can we get a photo please?” Another would call out, and Miles would turn and raise a brow. “I’m sure that’s what your camera is for…” He answered but didn’t stop in that walk down the carpet with Larisa on his arm. More flashing cameras and the sounds of music began to stream out of the venue. “Mr. King! Can we get a few words sir?” Another would ask and Miles took a moment to look at who exactly it was. Pausing on the carpet he gave a quick nod, his hand tapping on Larisa’s on his arm just to reassure her that it wouldn’t take long. “Can you tell us what this night means for you?” The reporter asked, holding out his mic over the barricade and waiting for Miles to give a response. He waited for a moment or two contemplating exactly what he wanted to say before Miles stepped forward so that the man would get the response he was asking for.
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“I hope this night will bring in the donations necessary to help as many as possible. It was my mother’s dream to spread the wealth that we are so fortunate to have to those who could actually use it, and I am proud to continue her legacy.” Miles stated clearly, before giving a respectful nod to the man and continuing on towards the doors of the venue. Nearly there.. He thought, wanting to be out of the spotlight as quickly as possible. If not for his own benefit but for Larisa’s. The carpet walk was always full of different questions and comments, reporters trying to get the story for their magazines and news programs so that the world could share in the evening. While Miles didn’t mind them, they were still a little overwhelming. Just as they reached near the end of the carpet a familiar voice rang out from behind the barricade, sharp and direct over the crowd. “Mr. King! Is this the same woman you had lunch with last week?” Miles felt his blood run cold and his brow flinched as if it were going to scowl a little at the statement. For a split second he contemplated turning to the man and asking for his credentials, demanding he show the invitation that he should have received to be a reporter at tonight’s event, but instead Miles decided to continue forward with Larisa and give no comment at all. His mind buzzed trying to think of what to do regarding that particular question and the one that had asked it. As he got to the front doors where security guards in sharp black suits and sunglasses stood, Miles leaned over to one of them and whispered for them to check the reporter’s status here who had asked that last question. The guard nodded and would make his way towards the reporter in question while Miles just ushered Larisa inside. “You did well Larisa.” He said gently to her, not wanting her to worry or fret over the reporters and their endless quest for a story. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 15-Mar-23 07:30 AM
The instant she stepped out onto that carpet they were barricaded by noise and flashes, the reporters ushering forwards to try and get a better look at them, the lights were so blinding to her so invasion she found it difficult to ignore, a part of her just wanted to run up that carpet into the safety of the mansion, though she wondered how safe that place would be to…surely they would ask questions to right? Her fingers clutched his arm just that bit tighter keeping her side flush to him as much as she possibly could in a attempt to simply distract herself from all going on around her and to focus on the man walking with purpose, a confident aura around him which settled her a bit, of course he would be confident how many times had he walked down this very red carpet? This was all so familiar to him, she wondered if he did feel nervous at all with this, if it was all a front he put on for the cameras , if it was he sure did a good job of hiding it! Mr King, who's on your arm tonight anyone we know? Larisa turned her gaze to the woman reported watching her gazing at Miles expectantly waiting for an answer from him, she wondered how he would answer, what he would say. You can't tell? This my date tonight? The cheeky tone he gave almost had her chuckling, the audacity of the man to be so blatantly evasive, well he could couldn't he? This was his rodeo, his domain he could give as much or as little as he liked. Does your date have a name? Of course she does… She couldn't stop the small chuckle then almost shaking her head at the man, god he was something else, though she found his response to the reporters humorous and with that she found she relaxed a bit more, i mean their questions weren't too bad right? Just general questions nothing to evasive and nothing she found to terrible bad, this was okay, it wasn't as bad as she thought, when he tapped her arm she paused in her movements, turning her body round so she could face the reporter as well, t
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he question came out her gaze moving to look towards Miles face wondering how he would answer, and the answer he gave had a soft smile coming across her expression, she knew how hard it must of been to Answer that, but she couldn't stop the feeling of pride that he did so well. She gave the woman a smile herself before turning back round and making their way up the carpet she could see the doors now , hear the music they were nearly there now and this barricade of questions would be over, she felt that anxiousness almost depleting the closer they got until one question rang out which had her blood run cold. Mr King is this the same woman you had lunch with last week? She felt her breath catch her eyes moving over to the reporter, how did he know about that? Nothing got published did it? At least she didn't think it did , she peeked up to Miles seeing the scowl he was trying so hard to hide before she quickly diverted her eyes forward trying to keep her face as platonic as possible, not wanting to give her distaste away for the question before eventually they were inside, though she hadn't settled that question still plagued her mine even when his words came out and she peered up to him, she wanted to question him, ask how they would of known that, but perhaps that could wait until layer, instead she simply smiled. " As did you Mr King, You handled those reporters like a trainer Pro" she teased nudging his shoulder lightly, she knew she had to be somewhat cautious how she behaved here with him, she wasn't sure how exactly he intended on being with her here, so she aired on the side of caution Think Business she told herself, the reporters question still plagued her mind but she tried to push it away, instead could focused on the music she could hear much louder now they were inside and the bustle of people talking, knowing they were going to be walking into a crowd of people, it shouldn't be to bad right? @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 15-Mar-23 08:14 AM
“They’ll get a written statement from me later about more of the details of the event, this was just their chance at getting something live.” Miles said quietly to her, leading her through the foyer of the grand mansion and out to the ballroom where the party would be. The space was enormous, easily able to fit Miles’ penthouse suite inside it a few times over. There were columns of ivory with gold accents spaced evenly throughout, a grand staircase that greeted them as they made their way inside. The ballroom itself had several round tables decorated with simple white cloths and beautifully lit tapered candles. The smell of roses and lilies of the flower decorations hung heavy in the place and the music floated through the air effortlessly over the crowd. There were easily about two hundred people in fine dresses and tuxedos of various colors, shapes and sizes. Every color under the rainbow and surely a few that were new to the spectrum. The ballroom itself was grand in stature and fit everyone comfortably close but not so much that you felt like a sardine in a very expensive can. Wait staff wandered about in black and white uniforms with white aprons and big silver trays carrying different drinks or appetizers for the guests to sample. Each one elegantly plated on small crackers or napkins with different kinds of meat or vegetables to try. All were a bite or two in size, just something to hold the guests over while they meandered around. A few of the wait staff actually had big white boxes that they carried, and the guests would deposit donations into the slit at the top of them for the foundation itself. “Hardest part is over.” Miles said brightly, letting his arm slacken a little to try and show her it was alright to relax. The reporters had come in earlier in the day to take their pictures of the hall and the different food offerings and drinks. They wouldn’t be allowed in during the actual party itself. Entering the ballroom space several distinguished gentl
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emen and ladies would come up to the pair of them, saying their pleasantries and congratulating Miles on a beautiful event for the evening. He seemed animated with them all but for the most part he couldn’t have cared too much. It was all small talk, insignificant chatter amongst the elite. Nothing that was worth conversing with for too long, so he chose not to. Instead he just led Larisa around the place, showing her the different food offerings on the buffet tables that they could get and the different drinks at the various bars that were stationed around the ballroom.
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“Most of the party is just wandering, eating and drinking. The auction is what people look forward to, but that won’t be for a little while yet..” He said gently, spying a passing waiter and taking a glass of sparkling white wine off his tray and offering it to Larisa to have. Miles planned on visiting one of the bars and getting himself something a little harder to drink than wine. Across the ballroom at the differently number tables he could see Caprese and Carmen, engaging in conversation with what appeared to be dignitaries from a foreign country. Caprese was going on and on, animated and charming in her stunning red dress, while Carmen stood quietly next to her just enjoying her partner and how she worked. “We’re at table 3, over with Carmen and Caprese, so you need not have to be on your feet all night if you don’t want to. Can I get you anything?” He asked, knowing that all of this could be overwhelming and a lot to take in for someone who’d never been before. For Miles it was a routine he’d done every year for several years. The only difference this time was that he didn’t have his mother on his arm like he normally would. Edward King rarely came to this event, so Miles often would escort Charlotte as her pseudo date. While sad to think about, considering he did still miss her and probably always would, Miles found a bit of warmth having Larisa take Charlotte’s place on his arm. It felt natural like this, and above all else he wanted to show her a good time tonight. Especially after that impromptu question that had come their way from that unknown source. It still plagued Miles what that reporter had said, and while he didn't want to let it spoil the evening, he would be conducting some kind of investigation later regarding it as soon as he was able to. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 15-Mar-23 10:09 AM
Larisa smiled at the response he gave no doubt they would get something later, it was clear he was in no mood to deal with them and frankly she was grateful for it, she didn't want to stand there and deal with them neither especially after what the last reporter said, she wondered how far this news had travelled, how far today would travel, would Connor read anything about it? Would he see the photos of the two of them? She could say she didn't care, but she would be lying, the relationship might be over, at least for her but she at least wanted the opportunity to tell him herself before things got released in the press….though she feared those feelings could be a little bit late, what would be would be…she would just have to deal with it when she got home, and hoped together it went okay, though deep down she knew it wouldn't. She gazed around the Venue, the place was beautifully decorated and so big, of course it didn't look small from the outside but she couldn't believe the true size of it now she was in there, she looked to the crowds of people dotted around each ones in conversation some coming to say hello to the pair which of course she was more then pleasant towards each one who came by, shaking their hand or kissing them on the cheek depending which way they decided to go, so far everyone seemed nice which was a relief and didn't seem to be asking to many questions, good…that made things easier to the pair of them at least, her eyes watched the waiters and waitresses as they scurried past with an array of food, she realised she hadn't eaten much throughout the day though surprisingly she wasn't that hungry, but god she could use a drink if only to settle the nerves still in the pit of her stomach. " This place is beautiful…" she commented her eyes still taking in the glorious decorations around her, at his comment she smiled allowing her arm to relax more around his, not sure if she should take it away completely or not, he didn't seem to mind so she d
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idn't feel the need to do it. " For now…wait until the dancing later…" she teased with a small chuckle, oh she hoped he would dance with her, it had been far to long and she didn't want to miss a opportunity to dance here today, if he wasn't interested she was almost certain she could probably persuade Caprese to dance with her, spotting the fiery woman over talking to someone in the crowd Carmen stood beside her gazing at the woman in wonder which had her smile brightening, they had a lot of love for one another that was obvious even from here. " Sounds like a party I could get into…" she teased, any party that involved eating and drinking was always something good right? At the mention of the auction she gazed up at him. " You keep saying how excited everyone is about this auction Miles, exactly what kind of auction is it? Because I have to say the auction I'm imagining isn't that exciting.." she teased, when he passed her the drink she was more then happy to take it clutching it in her free hand she brought the bubbles to her lips taking a swig of it, it was nice but she knew she wouldn't be able to stand the stuff all night, but for now it would suffice, she nodded as he explained what table they would be sat at, her eyes looking around the room before coming back to him when he asked if she wanted anything. " I wouldn't mind getting something a tad stronger then this…you know for Dutch courage and all.. " she teased with a smile up at his handsome face, god he truly did look handsome, the way he styled his hair down to his suit, she felt proud as punch to be stood there with him. " You really do look handsome tonight Miles…" she whispered carefully to him, ensuring no other person would hear her, she just felt the need to tell him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 15-Mar-23 10:53 AM
”I wouldn’t mind getting something a tad stronger then this…” “That’s my girl.” Miles beamed at her. Wine was fine and all, but he much preferred something stronger too. With a quiet nod of his head, he motioned to one of the waiters, indicating if she wanted to return the wine he’d gotten for her, if she didn’t like it, all she’d have to do was hand it back. They were well trained as staff and would take or deliver anything that she would want. Whether she did or not was completely up to her and Miles would certainly give her plenty of time to do as she preferred. He carefully weaved them in and out of the crowd, getting closer to one of the bars that were set up to get a drink that she would prefer instead. Off towards the end of the room as they got further into the ballroom, it was clear that a band was playing the music live for the room. A grand piano was part of the accompaniment as well as a few brass and woodwind players. There were a couple violinists and other string instruments to really bring out the richness of the sound in the room. On top of that was a mic for a singer to perform on stage or announcements could be heard. As the pair of them neared one of the bars, Miles tilted his head in her direction in order to hear her question. A smile spread over his face and he chuckled a little at it. He kept forgetting that this was her first time here, and she wouldn’t have known about what the auction really pertained to.
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“All these people have too much money on their hands, so they spend it on lavish things that are auctioned off. Trips, boats, planes… I got my jet last year for example.” Miles explained to her. “People get excited over getting fancy things, and some of the items up for bid are not something that would normally be available for purchase… For example, last year there was an heirloom set of jewelry that was put up for auction. One of a kind. It had been shown in museums and such but wasn’t available for sale otherwise. It went for over half a million pounds if I remember correctly..” He nodded thoughtfully at the number, as if confirming with his memory that that had been correct. As they got closer to the bar area he continued to explain. “Objects or extravagant trips are not the only thing up for ‘Sale’ either.” He said softly, just so that Larisa would be able to hear him and the implications that he was trying to make. “Some of the eligible bachelors tend to be put up for purchase of their time while here at the party. Myself included.” It was part of the game that his mother thought was hilarious. Auctioning off a night with her son as an eligible bachelor to the highest bidder. Normally some lucky lady, usually an older woman, would win and Miles would entertain her for an hour or so with whatever she wanted from him. Within reason of course. It was never anything lewd or perverted, but typically talking, dancing, or sometimes just escorting them around for an hour. It was for this reason that Miles had hoped that Larisa would join in, though he hadn’t registered that he should tell her why. At her comment, Miles could feel his face heat up a bit a soft lighthearted chuckle rising from his throat at the compliment. “I hope so… Can’t expect to go for a high price if I looked awful now can I?” He teased her, giving a playful wink before he straightened to address the barkeep. He ordered a straight up scotch on the rocks, before turning to Larisa and inviti
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ng her to order whatever she saw fit. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 15-Mar-23 11:31 AM
That's my girl She chuckled at his reaction but at least she was pleased to see he didn't mind her wanting something different, holding onto his arm she moved elegantly with him as they moved through the crowd occasionally smiling at anyone who looked her way and smiled, she wasn't feeling so bad now, for the most part they were left alone, not what she thought at all, she thought him being the main attraction so to speak he would be bothered by a lot more people here but it seemed everyone was happy mingling amongst themselves to truly worry about them. Her eyes caught the band now, those bright ocean hues gazing towards the piano, god she missed playing, it used to be something she did growing up a lot and much into her adult life to, she wasn't half bad if she did say so herself, her attention soon moved back to him as he started to explain the auction nodding along to what he said, that was until he brought up a particularly piece of jewellery and the price it sold for. " Half a million?!?" she said in a much higher pitched tone, realised how loud she was she quickly composed herself, god these People had that kind of money to toss around…she wasn't to surprised, knowing full well Miles probably had that kind of money to toss around like short change to. Objects are extravagant trips are not the only thing up for sale her brow raised at his words then, gazing up to his face as he spoke " Oh?.." she said clearly intrigued with what he meant as they reached the bar Some of the eligible bachelors tend to be put up for auction myself included… she paused then her arms coming to rest on the bar , her head tilting up to look towards him. " Eligible Bachelors…." She said her face twisted into a playful grin. " So some of these other handsome men will go up for auction huh?.." she teased, turning her attention towards the bar as she waited for the bartender. " Interesting…perhaps I will find something to wave my paddle at after all…" her tone was teasing,
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yet perhaps she gave nothing away in her statement neither, her eyes moving around the room as if scanning to see who was around. " Plenty of nice things I could surely spend a pretty penny on…" She watched as his face seemed to flush at her comment, his own comment however caused her to chuckle. " Oh I'm sure a lucky woman will be willing to pay a decent amount for you Mr King…" when the bartender came over she leaned over a little so she could talk to him. " Good Evening, could you make me a Campari e vino bianco? " she asked the waiter who nodded towards her with a smile. " Absolutely miss " he said with a bright smile before he left to get the drink. " Ah I was worried they wouldn't have it, its my favourite drink when ever I come out here I always try to order it…" she teased @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 15-Mar-23 11:55 AM
That smile faltered a little, listening to Larisa talk. He took the scotch he’d ordered in hand and held it a moment, looking down at her as she seemed to imply that she would be bidding on the other gentlemen in the room. There were a few; the prime minister’s son, a businessman of a different company that was about the same age as Miles, a couple wealthy dignitaries that may join in on the fun too but for Miles it was too many to compete with. He had heard the teasing tone in her voice and had hoped she might join in on the game, thinking she might have fun with it. Now however, he wondered if he had to get rid of the competition so she couldn’t bid on someone else. “Larisa…” he whispered dangerously in her ear, dropping his tone to that deep baritone that he knew sent shivers up her spine. “If you bid on another man here, you’re walking back to London.” That flush still remained on his face as he pulled away from her and took a sip of his drink, rolling his eyes a little at the idea. While he recognized that she was likely just kidding with him, the idea didn’t sit well and brought out a bit of that jealousy from before. Miles didn’t like the idea of someone else entertaining Larisa for the evening. The game was always fun and for the most part Miles didn’t care who actually “won” him for the evening. It usually involved a dance or two before the winner would have had enough and would be ready to end for the evening. It was why the auction was held later at night, so that the boys never really had to entertain for very long. Sometimes the older bitties got a bit too handsy for his taste, but ever the gentleman Miles hadn’t complained and merely reminded them with gentle movements of his hand to be polite. While he stewed a little at the idea of taking and breaking her paddle so she couldn’t bid at all, or perhaps revoking the offer to use his funds if she so wanted, Miles listened to the bartender and what Larisa wanted as a drink. He watched as the bartender
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poured the red cocktail over ice into a beautiful wine glass, garnished with a slice of orange before handing it to Larisa. Once she had her cocktail in hand, almost begrudgingly he held his arm out to escort her to their table just so they could meet back up with Caprese and Carmen. “Caprese, Carmen… How’s the evening so far?” He asked once they’d gotten close enough, trying not to think about the auction now or the fun that it normally was for him. Caprese was grinning from ear to ear and Carmen took a seat in a chair at the table. The food had just come out it seemed, and she had a pair of plates for both herself and Caprese. There looked to be a little bit of everything on their plates. Steak tartares, caviar, salmon, pasta, roasted vegetables and sliced fruits. A few puff pastries were there too as well as other sides. Now that he realized it the buffet had started as they had entered the room, and several people were taking food as they wanted. There was no sense of urgency or rush, it would be there all night and they could have as much as they chose to indulge in. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 15-Mar-23 12:27 PM
Oh she didn't miss the change in his facial features as she teased him about perhaps bidding on someone else, oh how she kept the Laugh to herself she didn't know, biting down on her bottom lip gazing anywhere but to his face knowing for sure she would end up laughing not being able to resist with the stern look she could see out of the corner of his eye. Larisa… The deep dark baritone of his voice hit her instantly, it was rich and dangerous bursting like flames down her spine, oh he knew what he was doing with that, but she tried to compose herself tried not to let his tone get to her If you bid on another man here your walking back to London she couldn't keep that chuckle to herself then, her eyes peeking up to him seeing the expression on his face, oh he was just adorable, and she knew she probably shouldn't but she simply couldn't help herself. " Oh Miles, I won't be walking anywhere…I'm sure the eligible bachelor I bid on will have their own private Jet to get me home, I wonder how they might keep me calm?....something to think about…" she couldn't help herself seeing jealous Miles was something she found she couldn't resist prodding at Just a little, it was a side of him she didn't realise he would have, and seeing it coming out for her somehow made her feel good, important to him somehow, and she couldn't stop herself from poking that bear just a little bit more. She watched the drink being handed over thanking the waiter she picked it up, bringing it instantly to her lips the rich fragrant drink bursting in her mouth as she sipped it, god she loved this drink, watching him hold his arm out for her she didn't hesitate to wrap entwine her arm with his holding it delicately her finger toying with the fabric of his tux as they walked together, she instantly saw Carmen and Caprese sat at that table tucking into some food , she wondered then if she should grab a little something now she didn't know how busy they were going to be the rest of the evening
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 15-Mar-23 12:41 PM
and figured maybe she should get something now at least just to line her stomach a little. " I'm going to grab a little something to eat, I can manage on my own if you don't want to come…besides gives me chance to check out these auctions in better details" she teased with a wink, oh she was playing with fire but christ she couldn't her self, placing her drink down on that table if he instructed he would go with her she would wait for him and go there with him, if he decided to stay there then she would simply take her self. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 15-Mar-23 02:00 PM
The way she continued to toy with him, had Miles grimacing at the idea. She may not know it but Miles knew perfectly well that he wasn’t the only one with a private jet in this room. And while she was likely teasing him just to get a rise out of the man, the truth was. It was working. He was glancing around at the other men that likely would be taking part later this evening in the auctioning of themselves off for charity and part of Miles wanted to ensure they looked as less appealing as possible to Larisa. Miles, didn’t do sharing. Once he had it in his head that something belonged to him, or that he was responsible for that thing or person, that was it. He didn’t take kindly to other people messing with or using his things without his express permission on the subject. Not that Larisa belonged to him, or that she was some thing that didn’t have autonomy over herself. It was more he didn’t take kindly to the idea of her wandering eyes and someone else catching them. “Something to think about indeed…” Was the only thing he said on the matter. It wasn’t long after they got to the table and began catching up with Caprese and Carmen that Larisa stated she was hungry too and would be going to the buffet to get something to eat. As well as checking out the other items up for bid, emphasis on items. Miles just smirked at her and released her arm. “By all means, go right ahead Larisa.” He said with a raise of his brow. A thought dawned on him though and a wicked smirk crossed his face. While she was teasing he was sure about not bidding on him later, she’d get a rude awakening when she realized just how many other women would bid on him. “Enjoy yourself.” He said after her, watching as she’d move to head towards the nearest buffet table. Miles turned to Caprese who glanced from him to Larisa and then back again. A gleam of mischief was in his eyes and she caught it readily, smiling back at him. If Larisa wanted to play games, then Miles would play games.
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Everything at the table she found was in perfectly portioned bite sized pieces. Everything from sizzling steaks and chicken dishes, to different pastas and even a soup and salad to choose from. There were a few attendants to assist in picking up some of the food for the patrons handing them plates with whatever they chose. There were even desserts as well out and ready for consumption. Truffles and tarts and a tiramisu cup dusted with gold flake glitter for the occasion. The smells of everything mixed together in a euphoric cacophony of delicious teases, and the best part was that she could have all she wanted. For Miles, he ate something lighter, having one of the wait staff bring him a plate with a few of the items to eat. He had a busy night tonight, so eating light would do him best. Especially with what he had planned just a little later on. When Larisa did return, Miles was standing and talking with a few of the other guests at the party, smiling again and shaking hands. Most of what she would hear would be off hand comments about their businesses and how things were progressing. Different trades they were making and ones they wanted to. He’d discuss which items they had bid on at the auction so far and laughed pleasantly when interest was expressed a few in particular and the price it was already going for. It was clear that the trips and fancier items were auctioned differently. A table at the front held images of the larger items up for bid, such as a luxury yacht, a cessna plane, and images of scenic views for trips that were available. The items themselves wouldn’t be sitting there, and if they were something that could, which was the case for the jewelry last year that Miles had told Larisa about, something like that was locked away in a safe and brought out only when a winner had been determined. For those, people around the room would write down their bids on small slips of paper and hand them to designated runners and attendants to put their bids
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As the night went on, several couples in the room would gather on the dance floor and sway to the music of the band. There was certainly a singer that came on stage too to serenade the crowd in beautifully dulcet tones. They would switch with another who would then take the crowd with his gentle voice too in the mic. Sometimes both of them would sing, her with the higher vibrato and him with the baritone lows. In between the master of ceremonies would come on stage with them and announce when an item had reached it’s buy out bid, an amount that the seller had previously indicated would be the max allowed for the item to be sold for. It was mostly for tax purposes and to ensure that not one item went for too much. “We have a buy out everyone!” The MC said pleasantly through the mic, and Miles turned to face the stage for a moment to hear which item had been bought out. He slowly made his way around the room talking with everyone in turn before standing by the table with Caprese and Carmen. While Caprese was a social butterfly, Carmen stayed at the table for the majority of the evening. She loved watching Caprese flit about, but she could only take so much walking before she was done.
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“Donated by our generous host this evening, Mr. Miles King, we have reached our maximum bid amount for a trip for two to Switzerland in a cozy cabin getaway. Thank you for your contribution of One hundred and twenty five thousand pounds to our winner, Mr. Gabriel Fenterra!” There was applause and even Miles clapped his hands in appreciation of the winner. Mr. Fenterra, a handsome young man was currently being hugged tightly by an overly excited blonde woman in a soft pink gown who leapt into his arms giggling in excitement. Gabriel just held her close, wearing a black tux and having soft sandy blonde hair himself. The shine of his ring on his left hand told Miles that he was newly married, and a soft smile came to his face. At least it’s going to a couple that can use it better than I could have. He thought, catching the man’s eye for a moment and lifting his glass to him. His gaze turned from the happy pair to Larisa for just a moment, taking in the stunning red dress she wore that matched the red in his tux. Would she want that? The same kind of happiness that those two shared? It was too soon for something like that, but the questions in wonder were still there. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 15-Mar-23 08:34 PM
Oh she knew she was playing with fire but she couldn't help herself, there was something about jealous Miles that frankly turned her on, seeing his face twist in discomfort with her tease about the other eligible bachelors , of course she wasn't interesting not one bit, she wanted him and that was obvious, but If he was going to be here auctioning himself of to a load or woman because he was e eligible bachelor if she didn't win…she wasn't about to spend the evening all by her self now was she? Besides if she had to watch him with a woman most of the evening then why should he watch her? When he declined going to the buffet she moved swiftly over to it, she was elegant in her walk even with the heels she wore it was obvious she was very used to them, reaching the table she gazed at the selection there, she really didn't want a lot not with the chance of dancing later , she simply grabbed just a few light items, some chicken and fruit mainly intent on not eating to much she didn't want to get ingestion later especially if she danced like she really wanted to. Making her way back to the table she behaved herself for the most part at the buffet conversing only briefly with a few people who had stopped her, some simply complimenting the dress she wore others were talking to her about how she finding the place she conversed a little with them before making her way back to the table with her food watching Miles talking to some people she didn't bother him instead she sat down to eat the food she had brought occasionally talking to Caprese as she did. The evening wore on at this point Larisa was on her fourth drink ..only just barely taken a sip of the fourth one as she sat more relaxed at the table, she was happy to sit there with Caprese and Carmen, laughing and joking with the pair occasionally talking to the people who came by to talk to them she had wondered a few times where Miles had gone seeking him out in the crowd and occasionally spotting him with a few
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people, she could see him laughing the bright his eyes brightened when he did had her smiling warmly oh he really was far to handsome…her thoughts turned to the auction later, the auction he was apart of, she gazed around the room at the women loitering about conversing with one another Oh boy…you got your work cut out for you here She grumbled with a deep sigh reaching for his drink she brought it to her lips He isn't even a friggin eligible bachelor! …wasn't he though? That thought caused her face to twist a little, they weren't official, he could do what he wanted…
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We have a buy out everyone She twisted her body round in that chair where she could face the man on the mic in front of her, her drink still clutched to her hands Donated by our generous host this evening Mr Miles King she winced a little as he said that, knowing exactly what this cabin was intended for, she peered towards Miles before back out into the crowd where she spied the happy couple, the over enthusiastic blonde jumping for glee and the man beside her laughing holding her close to him. It was clear they loved each that could be seen in their obvious show of affection, she wondered if they might get there…one day to be like they were? I don't do relationships Larisa… Those words hit her mind and caused her face to twist, he had said that and yet before he did do relationships, he was in one with a woman he loved so much he was going to purpose to at that cabin, maybe that's why he no longer wanted to commit why he didn't do relationships, he already found the love of his life, he intended on marrying her after all, he loved her …a lot…he had to of done, so what chance did she have?. Watching the pair wrapped up in one another she couldn't help that frown twisting into something softer. Didn't she deserve that? Didn't she deserve that happiness? That love and show of affection that was going on in front of her? Her eyes moved away from the couple, turning herself a little. She finally caught Mile and he stole her breath away, he was gazing at her with wonder after the display from the couple ahead, had he watched her the whole time? Had he seen how intensely she was staring at them, how jealous she was of what they had wishing she could have the same yet not knowing if she ever would, she stared into those chocolate eyes for a moment simply taking in the man under the lights he was illuminating under before her lips finally pulled into a smile, holding his eyes for a moment more before finally pulling away instantly drawn back to the sam
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e couple.. They were simply so happy it was hard to ignore, silently wishing one day she could have the same. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 15-Mar-23 09:25 PM
Those gorgeous blue eyes caught his and Miles couldn’t help but hold her gaze. Was she thinking about that couple? About the cabin he’d donated for tonight’s event? The soft smile she gave him, had him return it to her just as gently. For a moment the room was simply silent. The band while moving and playing made no sound. The singers belting out for those on the dance floor were mute. The china and silverware and glass and crystal clinking together held emptiness. It was a purity that he hadn’t experienced before, and for a moment Miles was lost in it. Lost in the beautiful woman looking at him in the red dress. Tearing his eyes away, he glanced down at his watch, and then back to the MC who was taking a short break from announcing auctions that had been won. There weren’t many left it seemed. The cessna was nearly bought out, the cabin was gone. A trip to a tropical island was still there, and Miles smiled taking a look at the current amount to outbid. It was an expensive trip, but one he didn’t need to donate money to in order to enjoy. Perhaps… another time. He thought, looking over the different things and happily seeing the Sold stickers plastered on them. The goal for tonight was to have an empty table, and he was proud of the fact that it was going so smoothly. “Mr. King?” The MC had leaned over on the stage to get his attention, and Miles looked up at him expectantly. “We have two other bachelors for the auction tonight. Can we count you in too?” He had asked and Miles paused. For a moment he was about to say yes, as every year he had put himself in. This year he wondered if he shouldn’t. If he should take himself out this year, as to not make Larisa unhappy. We’re not… officially together though… I don’t even know if she wants that to be honest… I could still be just a good fuck for her.. And she damn well is for me… He thought it over long and hard, letting his gaze drop and rise to look at the table of three ladies that he had come to tonight’s f
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estivities with. It’s for charity though… and I know that I bring in a lot when I participate… The way he looked over Larisa’s form and how she was so elegant in that dress, almost hurt at the logic he had.
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I don’t do relationships “Yes, Sign me up please..” Miles said quietly back to the MC who nodded in an enthusiastic way. A three way bid off was always better than two. Miles thought about how Larisa had teased him, joked about going home with another man, bidding on them instead of him and he got a playfully wicked idea. “In fact…” He motioned for the MC to lean in and by the look on the man’s face as it brightened, Miles was requesting something special. He owed it to her anyway for all the work she did. As soon as he finished speaking the MC nodded again in understanding, before making his way over to the band and the singers to inform them of something that seemed incredibly important. Miles on the other hand, strode his way towards the table taking each step with purpose. One hand on his glass the other began unbuttoning his tuxedo jacket slowly and carefully.
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“Caprese... Mi faresti l'onore di vendermi? Stasera vorrei fare il disco.” Caprese, would you do me the honor of selling me? I’d like to go for the record tonight. He said smoothly, looking towards Larisa for just a moment until Caprese’s name had slipped out of his lips entirely before turning to address her. The woman grinned in a smooth and silk like way, nodding her approval of the idea before standing up and walking out towards Miles. Carmen swapped seats in order to sit closer to Larisa, her hands clapping a little in excitement. “Certo, signor King.” Of course, Mr. King Caprese said smoothly, glancing at Larisa for a moment before she lifted her hand for Miles to take. The look on his face silently told Larisa to watch, hoping she would enjoy the show at the very least. His jacket came off and he slung it over his shoulder, setting his glass down on the table and brushing his hand against Larisa’s for a purposefully small moment while he turned around. One quick glance was all he needed and the MC was on the mic again, announcing to the crowd and those on the dance floor in front of them. “Ladies and Gentleman, as we get closer to the end of our auction, I am pleased to announce the return of the King’s Ransom section for all you lucky ladies or gents who’d like to participate!” He was saying to the crowd. “It’s a chance to spend some quality time with one of the eligible bachelors here who are giving their time for your assistance in tonight’s charity.” Miles paid him no mind, leaning over to Caprese and whispering something in her ear that made her look at him in confusion and glance back at the table. Her sharp eyes caught Larisa before they came back to Miles and she gave the slightest movement of her head to nod before taking her place a few paces away from Miles who in turn shifted his back to her.
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“Just to show what you are in for, our host and one of our bachelors up for sale tonight would like to wet your appetites with a little… demonstration.” The violins were first, the cello in the back strumming the beat so you felt it deep in your chest. The whine of the violins played against a guitar, sharp and strong and sultry and almost immediately upon beginning the pair on the dance floor began to move. Caprese lifted her dress high showing those long elegant legs, swaying her body back and forth to the music as she approached Miles from behind. His head was down and just as she slid her hands up his back and over his shoulders his eyes shot to the side where Larisa was sitting, as if wanting to ensure she knew to watch. As if to make sure that her eyes would be on him and no one else. Her attention was all he wanted, and it showed in the sultry tango the pair danced. His body turned and grabbed Caprese by the wrist who smiled at the intensity the Miles could show. His arm flung his tuxedo jacket to the side, standing tall before his dance partner in that red vest and white shirt. They mirrored each other near perfectly, his hands holding her body close to his while his legs pressed between hers. At some times they were slightly parted only for them to collide together with a heat that was palpable. This was for Caprese, and Miles knew that. Each turn was well choreographed, each twist that he pulled her in was intense and hard, his face showing contempt and a cocky grin to her. Caprese would take her hand and slide it over the side of his face, while he lifted his chin and stared down at her with a look of defiance. His hand would pull her sharply into him to make her jolt there on the floor before spinning her out so her dress could billow. It was like watching dancing sex and the room was silent as they took it in. Every so often even when Caprese would be close to him, or sliding her thigh up and down his, Miles would turn his attention to the table. He
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wanted Larisa, the heat in his gaze showed that. Each time was piercing and direct. He never faltered with Caprese, and made sure to lead her around the dance floor elegantly during the three minute or so dance, but every moment he got the chance, those dark eyes found Larisa’s soft blues. Even when he was holding Caprese close and she arched her back beautifully in his arms, her toes dragging behind her as he stepped with purpose backwards towards the crescendo of the movement. Their noses touched and Miles let his lips dust over Caprese’s teasingly before the pair would pull away. A constant game of desire and passion, desperation and need played out on the floor, until the end where Miles dipped Caprese low. His hands held her in his arms, her back arched and her leg bent beneath her while the other pointed out. It was clear both of them were breathing a little harder by the end of it, but Miles’ focus wasn’t on his dance partner as the crowd began to cheer and applaud the display. They were hungry, starved in fact. And they were set on the little lamb he’d left at the table.
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“Well done! Well done! Now who wouldn’t want to pay top dollar for a dance partner like that!” The MC said exuberantly over the applause. It wasn’t lost on Miles the amount of women in the crowd that were fanning themselves, or giggling or looking him up and down like he was their next meal. He didn’t care. None of them mattered. The only one who did, he waited for her reaction for any sign from her. Even as he lifted Caprese and bowed to the crowd while she curtsied delicately next to him. Miles flashed everyone a smile, the pair of other bachelors standing off to the side next to one another with their arms crossed looking thoroughly annoyed at the display, while Miles himself made his way back to the table with Caprese in hand. @Amari The Dance and music in case I was garbage at describing it 😅 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siIpIMcuYmo
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 04:41 AM
Larisa clasped her drink in her hands as she gazed out to the auctions that had already been completed, so much beautiful stuff had been sold already, she to peered at the beautiful island retreat from where she was, it looked completely tropical and so exotic she could almost imagine herself on that beach she could see stretched out on the photo basking in the warmth of the sun on one of those sun loungers, her imagination running havoc as she imagined Miles there with her, coming out of the sea like one of those James Bond actors, the thought brought a smile to her face if only a little one.. Of course she watched as he headed over to the MC as a small conversation started between the two of them, bringing her drink up to her lips she moved herself over to look towards where he was she didn't want to ease drop but she couldn't help her self though it wasn't so easy with the roar of the crowd around her. Bachelors….can we Count you in? was all she heard, he must be asking if he still wanted to be involved in the auction today, she felt her heart clench, would he still do it? Even with her there as his date? Would he still put himself forward, she knew it was for charity…she knew he probably wanted to make as much money as possible, but the thought of him putting himself out there for women to throw money at him didn't sit right with her, she wasn't sure what was going on with them, but this weekend surely meant something right? And surely he wouldn't put himself forward so he could potentially be whisked away with another woman for the evening… Yes please sign me up… Her breath caught in her throat, as she looked up to him, so he was doing it anyway?…going through with it, maybe he had good intentions , wanting to bring in more money for the charities…but somehow it hurt, to think he had little regard for how she might feel about it, he hadn't asked her her opinion, if she was okay with it, then again why would he? *I don't do relationships Larisa
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So this weekend was just fun for him, was she just another conquest? Another woman to tick off his books? She missed whatever else he said to the MC that was until he came over and spoke to Caprese Would you do me the honour of selling me? I'd like to go for the record tonight… so not only was he willing to put himself forward for other women to bet on, he now wanted to put on a show for them? Give them more reasons to bet on him? Her eyes found his and she saw the dark needy way in which he looked at her, almost begging her to watch and she felt her brows furrowed in confusion. What was he trying to do? Did he want her or not? She felt confused then as he stepped up onto the dance floor her face turning to Carmen who seemed more then excited for what's to come next, she sat back in her chair folding one leg over the other her dress rising up against her thigh but not enough to show a lot of skin as she waited for whatever was to happen…of course what transpired next she certainly wasn't expecting… Suddenly the pair of them moved, there movements were heated and passionate the music playing hit her to her very core and if that didn't he certainly did, each precise movement was so erotic it almost had her squirming in her chair she hated how he affected her, more so now when she wanted to be furious with him for showing such disregard for her and her feelings, and yet throughout the routine, she caught his gaze as he looked across the room focusing solely on her and that only made her guy clench more, his ability to dance was something to be admired, he was amazing…and she found herself transfixed by it , the heat behind his gaze was enough to melt her into a puddle right there, she could feel her heart hammering as she watched him…and all she wanted to do was take him somewhere quiet and rip those clothes of him..
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As they finished that routine and the room exploded with applause she was able to finally pull her eyes away from him and to the crowd of people, her eyes fell on all the women now applauding him…fanning themselves and whispering to one another, each one grasping their paddles with clear intent on bidding on him, she felt jealousy rage inside of her that all these women even thought for a second they were going to get with him!...but then…that's what he wanted didn't he? If he didn't…if he wanted her, would he have truly put himself up for auction? …He doesn't do relationships Larisa about time you realised your Just a good fuck and leave it at that… That thought hurt her however sucking in a deep breath, she didn't know he wanted to show her something, she didn't know that he only cared about her, right now she felt like she didn't matter, and she didn't like that, so as soon as be started to come over to that table she found her self rising watching Carmen looking at her with clear confusion as to where she was going , she gave the woman a smile not wanting her to know anything was wrong. "Sto solo andando nella stanza delle donne Carmen, sono sicuro che puoi tenerle occupate fino al mio ritorno" im just going to the ladies room Carmen, im sure you can keep them occupied until i come back she whispered to her, before she walked of before he even made it to that table , before he even had a chance to talk to her, all the way there she heard whispers and giggles ringing out. God did you see how he moved? I wouldn't mind having his arms around me… God I bet he's so good In bed… My father has loads of money, you bet I'm going to put everything I have to have a few hours with him, god he's handsome… He's so passionate and dreamy, I'd give up my condo just for an hour in his arms… Each word just had that fury raging more inside of her as she made her way to the bathroom pushing that door open a lot harder then she intended to stepping into
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the large cubicle area she saw some women doing their makeup others talking by the wash basin as she hurriedly made her way into a cubicle shutting the door and locking it behind her moving her self to sit down on the toilet with the dress fanning out around her closing her eyes she concentrated on taking a few breaths…this was a stupid idea she should of never let herself get mixed up into this, mixed up with him, it was clear he had no intention of wanting her, charity auction or not…he wouldn't of done this if he did, or he would of at least spoke to her first, he did none of this…so how could he care? @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 06:20 AM
For a moment, Miles thought everything was good. He had made a statement to the room that he would be a great dance partner and someone to bid high on. He had given that dance he owed to Caprese and he knew she enjoyed it by the bright smile that spread over her face. Most importantly, he had kept his focus on the one person in the whole room who’s opinion of him mattered the most. The one person that he felt complete when they were in his arms. The one person who said that she would be there for him tonight as it was going to be difficult playing host to the room and smiling and laughing with his mother’s name plastered on every banner and on everyone’s minds. He could hear some of the commotion as women around the room began checking out paddles from passing wait staff and excitedly bubbling at the idea of the end of the final items up for bid. Unlike the other items, the King’s Ransom part was always held as a normal auction, paddles and increasing numbers announced to the room. It’s part of what made it fun, and truthfully it was all in good fun. With each step, he watched as Larisa stood and said something to Carmen before turning on her heel and walking off. Each step she took further from him made a sense of unease wash over the man. Was she alright? Did she not like his dancing? I was hoping to ask her to dance with me later… maybe she doesn’t want to? The thought crossed his mind as he got closer to the table and Carmen collected her partner in a deep congratulatory hug. She was talking quickly in Italian, praising Caprese for how beautiful she looked and how graceful. Miles couldn’t have agreed more; Caprese was a natural beauty when dancing.
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“You should learn Carmen…” He said quietly to her, though his gaze was after the shrinking form of Larisa in the distance. “Then you can sweep her off her feet yourself.” Carmen just shook her head. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to learn, it was that she had tried and Carmen just wasn’t coordinated enough to keep up with Caprese. Miles felt the world fall from under him, watching Larisa leave the table without saying a thing to him or to Caprese hurt more than he thought it would. Caprese excused herself as Miles sat down at the table and picked up his glass of scotch to sip at it. “Where is Ms. Bechtel..” He began but Carmen answered before he could finish. Stating that Larisa had gone to freshen up and would be back soon. He wanted to ask so many questions. Did she seem angry? Upset? Elated? He was sure that she had seen the display he put on. It was for her. The thought bubbled in his head and made his chest swell. He could try and fool himself all he wanted, that he did that for Caprese and her love of dancing, but in reality he knew that he wanted to show Larisa just what he could do. He wanted to show off for her. Why? Why was it important to him to show off for Larisa? We’re not together… she probably doesn’t even care… He thought and the realization of that idea hurt more than he could vocalize. For longer than he realized, Miles sat in silence, sullen at the table until one of the wait staff brought his jacket for his tux back to him. It had been tossed on the floor at the beginning of the dance routine, and Miles thanked the waiter for returning it to him. Caprese looked towards Miles and then out towards where Larisa had disappeared, before excusing herself and kissing Carmen on the cheek. A clear indication to stay there and she would return shortly.
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In the bathroom, the women washing up didn’t even glance at Larisa when she walked in. Made no movement other than to leave when she locked herself away. Not long afterwards, the bathroom door opened again and a pair of familiar heels strode in dragging a crimson red dress and the woman with them. Caprese took a look at herself in the mirror and quietly began dabbing herself of the sweat that had formed from the dance she’d done with Miles. She turned one of the faucets on with cold water and took a small towel it, wringing it out and dabbing her neck pleasantly. “La signora Bechtel?” Ms. Bechtel? Caprese’s soft Italian came through gently, her eyes watching the huge bathroom mirror and spying the familiar shoes that she had gone out of her way to pick out for the woman, the ruffle of red in her dress that she could recognize from a mile away having spent hours looking for just the right one. The woman waited for a few minutes, to see if there was an answer at all before continuing, taking out a compact from a small clutch she had brought with her for the evening. “Il signor King vorrebbe che ti informassi che spera che ti sia piaciuto il ballo, oltre a farti sapere di una sorta di credito che hai sul tuo conto.” Mr. King would like me to inform you that he hoped you enjoyed the dance, as well as to let you know you have some kind of credit on your account. Caprese was saying gently, giving pause between her words to make sure they came through clearly for Larisa in the bathroom stall. There was a bit of confusion in her voice at the next part, and Caprese visibly shook her head and shrugged, unable to understand exactly what it meant.
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“Qualcosa su una scommessa che hai vinto? Per un importo di cinquantamila sterline. Penso che speri che sarai tu a vincere stasera…” Something about a bet you won? In the amount of fifty thousand pounds. I think he hopes that you’ll be the one that wins tonight… It was speculation on Caprese’s end, as she had no idea what Miles had meant by the words he’d whispered to her before their dance started. She continued cleaning herself up, sprucing here and touching up her make up there, waiting for any sign that Larisa knew what she was talking about or would perhaps answer her. “Non l'ho mai visto ballare così prima d'ora…” I’ve never seen him dance like that before… Caprese said gently, standing in front of the mirror in a more contemplative way as she spoke. “Siamo stati compagni di ballo per anni... ma non ho avuto la sua attenzione. Di solito è così concentrato su di me, ma... stasera è stato diverso. Ehm…” We've been dance partners for years... but I just didn't have his attention at all. He's normally so focused on me, but... tonight was different. Hm... She continued, tapping her foot a little as if she was trying to think of who or what he could have been so focused on. For Caprese, she had her attention on Miles, paying attention to his cues and his lead in the dance. All she saw was him and no one else, so it was clear to her that his attention was not reciprocated. “Comunque... spero di vederti a tavola quando avrai finito. Inizieranno presto quell'asta, mi aspetto, e sono sicuro che il signor King non vorrà che tu te la perda.” Well anyway... I hope to see you at the table when you're done. They'll start that auction soon I expect, and I'm sure Mr. King won't want you to miss it. Caprese said finally, shaking her head a little and washing her hands. She took just a few moments pause in her movements, waiting to see if Larisa would want to talk or come out, her hand gently holding the handle of the bathroom door in her pause just
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 06:46 AM
Larisa sat back in that stall, her eyes closed as she tried to figure out what she was going to do when she walked out there. How was she even going to be reasonable with him? Why would he care about getting others attention I want to beat my record….sell me… She frowned in that cubicle, maybe she was getting upset over nothing, they weren't exclusive. Why should she pay it any mind? He was a free man after all, he could do what he liked with whomever he liked, he has told her he didn't do relationships so why did this hurt so much? You're perfect…. His words went through her head like a siren, those sweet words he had whispered to her, and yet here he was trying to gain people's attention, all those women fawning over him, sweating over the man that she came with, his date he said…so why was he so intent on selling himself to someone else? She grumbled at herself then why was this all such a mess… .Ms Bechtel?... Larisa's breath caught in her throat then to hear the familiar tone of Caprese in that bathroom with her, had she come in here with her? She didn't say anything she made no attempt to, what was she meant to say to her? Miles hadn't told her what was going on between them so she could hardly tell herself now could she? It was clear to her he hadn't wanted this to be broadcasted and her coming out of this cubicle and showing just how jealous and upset she was about the whole thing wouldn't do him any favours. She was sure of it. Mr King would like me to inform you that he hopes you enjoyed the dance, and to let you know you have some credit to your account… Credit? Her brows furrowed together then, what credit was she talking about? He had given money to her? Something about a bet you won? In the amount of fifty thousand pounds, I think he is hoping you will be the one to win tonight… Those words had her brows furrowing even more, he wanted her to win?...had he told her that? She hadn't even considered it , all she saw was him givi
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ng himself up to auction and then going up there to dance with Caprese, she had assumed it was to draw a lot of attention from everyone onton him from all the other women in the room, but then she thought back to that dance, The heat and passion behind behind his gaze, the way he looked at her, how his attention was on anything but her, how each hot passionate move he made with Caprese was almost directed at her, that wanting look he gave her told her as much, had she looked at this all wrong? I've never seen him dance like before, we've been dance partners for years but I just didn't have his attention at all. He's normally so focused on me, but tonight was different… She felt her heart start to race again within her chest, she felt like an idiot as she sat there, it wasn't what she thought was it? She closed her hand bringing her hand to her face. You're a bloody idiot Larisa Bechtel… she berated herself, she had looked at this all wrong, sure he wanted attention he wanted to generate money for the charity…that was all this was, in reality he didn't care about the others did he? He cared about her. She heard her about to leave before she moved to that cubicle door quickly releasing the catch as she stepped out to catch her before she left " Intendevi quello che hai detto Caprese? che vuole che io vinca?" Did you mean what you said Caprese? that he wants me to win? she asked the woman stepping out of the cubicle more now so she could look towards her paused at that door. She needed to know if she was truly being honest with her, or if she was saying that just to simply make her feel better, there was still some doubt there she had to be sure. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 07:19 AM
Caprese was nearly ready to leave. Her fingers grasped the handle delicately and she was just beginning to press it down in order to open the door. The latch made a soft clicking sound as it moved before the sound of a louder lock opening echoed in the bathroom. To her surprise, Larisa came out quickly from the bathroom stall, staring hopefully and desperate for an answer to her questions that spilled out in a rush. A well manicured eyebrow raised in Larisa’s direction and the COO of the company looked Larisa over carefully. ”Did you mean what you said Caprese? That he wants me to win?” For a moment, Caprese didn’t answer her. She merely stared at Larisa as if she was looking right through her. The woman had an intensity that was really only matched by Miles when she wanted to use it. Her fingers released the handle of the bathroom and lifted to the deadbolt lock, flipping it closed so that Larisa and Caprese could speak alone in the privacy of the bathroom. Her heels clicked on the hard marble flooring and echoed around the room as Caprese took a step or two towards Larisa. The pair of them were roughly the same height, with Caprese being slightly taller due in addition to her heels. Those dark eyes she had looked over Larisa carefully, taking in the woman’s beautiful blue eyes, the soft honey in her brunette hair that dazzled with the hair piece holding it together. The way her skin showed a soft sun kissed glow to it even under the make up. Her gaze halted at Larisa’s neck pausing to almost examine the area closely without getting any closer to her.
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“Penso che la domanda migliore sia... Vuoi vincere?” I think the better question is…Do You want to win? Caprese asked slowly, emphasizing her words as those eyes traveled back up to meet Larisa’s. She was a smart woman, not a lot got past her even when she was bubbly or seemed more excitable. There had been suspicion there from the start, and she had talked to Miles at nauseum about it. But all he had done was refute her at every pass. It’s not like that was the phrase he’d used multiple times with Caprese every time she had questioned his intentions. Questioned what he was doing and if he was making the right call. “Per risponderti, però, intendo sempre quello che dico. Non ho tempo per essere gentile con le mie parole o ricoprirle di zucchero.” To answer your question though, I always mean what I say. I have no time to be gentle with my words or sugar coat them. Caprese continued, a firmness in her otherwise silk laced words. Her hand came forward and delicately Caprese let her index finger fall just under Larisa’s chin almost as if she were trying to ensure the woman was paying attention to her and would not mistake what she was saying. She didn’t say anything for a while, what felt like ages before a softer smile rose on her lips, recently reapplied with lipstick. “Ci tieni a lui... vero?” You care for him, don’t you? She asked, her words much softer as she waited for an answer if Larisa would even give one. Her hand pulled away and Caprese instead took Larisa in a gentle hug if Larisa would allow such a gesture. All Caprese wanted was to reassure the woman who matched her in that red dress that there was nothing she had to worry about. That whatever was running through her head or making her second guess herself or cause her to worry was unfounded.
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“Noi tutti facciamo. L'abbiamo visto tutti al suo minimo, e ora che finalmente è di nuovo alla luce... beh... Nessuno vuole vederlo farsi male.” We all do. We've all seen him at his lowest, and now that he's finally out in the light again... well.. No one wants to see him get hurt. The words were whispered, whether in Larisa’s ear from the hug or just quietly leaned into the woman in front of her. Caprese would then back away and towards that bathroom door again, unlocking it and making to leave. It was clear without having to be said that Caprese didn’t expect that Larisa would hurt Miles, which was why she said something. At least she hoped the woman wouldn’t. She didn’t know the extent of the connection between the pair, but she could feel something there. Something real, something good. Caprese knew what love felt like, every time she saw Carmen it bubbled up in her and threatened to explode out. And whether or not Larisa and Miles were even considering something like that, Caprese at least seemed on board. She waited for a moment before stepping through the door, letting the rush of sound from the party flood into the bathroom. The sound of the MC announcing the first bachelor up for bid, and describing him to the audience. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 07:51 AM
Larisa felt anxiousness rush through her the second Caprese turned to look at her, she knew she was treading a fine line here, this woman had been with Miles for years, a lot longer then she had been, and she may see her behaviour as irrational, uncaring and frankly rude…she had walked away from him when he probably needed her most, wanted her most and she felt awful for it, but those feelings of unwantedness had pulled at her so hard she almost felt like she was suffocating out there, and she knew it she had seen him she would of probably said something that she would later regret, it was best to walk away, at least at the time she thought it was, but hearing what Caprese had said she was beginning to wonder if she had made a grave mistake and now watching that woman staring at her the way she did and suddenly coming closed to her she was half expecting the woman to give her a piece of her mind, honestly she wouldn't be surprised if she did, they eyes locked together and it took everything in Larisa not to step back from the woman. I think the better question is do you want to win? Those words hit her ears her face twisting a little with thought, of course she wanted to win, but did he want her to win was the question she had already asked her self, she wanted to tell her that of course she did, of course she wanted to win, she didn't want any of those damn hussies anywhere near him, but she didn't voice it, she bottled it up, Miles hadn't let anything slide about their personal life to her and she didn't know if he would be upset if she did. To answer your question though I always mean what I say She sighed then closing her eyes, oh how stupid she had been, here she was feeling sorry for her self believing the man simply didn't want to, was happy to auction himself of so he got to spend time with another woman, and instead that was the last thing he wanted, he wanted her, and he wanted her to win, she felt so stupid, she felt awful…and now she felt g
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uilty, guilty that she rushed of and left that man in a moment where he probably needed her most, feeling all manner of things before she let her jealously get in the way of thinking rationally. She suddenly felt the warmth of fingers against her chin making her eyes open as she gazed towards the woman seeing the softened expression she now gave her her mouth turning into the kind smile. You care for him don't you?.. Larisa released that breath she felt she was holding her own eyes softening, she simply couldn't keep it to her self before she nodded lightly to the woman, she did care about him, probably more then she cared to admit before that woman wrapped her in her arms and she wasted no time in holding her back, she closed her eyes listening to the words she spoke, she had no intention of hurting the man, hearing from Caprese just how bad that man must of been, she had seen the hurt on his face and the pain when he had told her what he had gone through, she could only imagine what it must of been like to watch it, when Caprese pulled away she straightened her self up watching the woman go towards the bathroom door. " Caprese?..." she called watching to see if the woman turn to look towards her , her smile stretched on her face . " Grazie Caprese, Miles è fortunato ad avere una donna come te nella sua vita." Thank you Caprese, Miles is lucky to have a woman like you in his life she whispered before watching the woman finally leave, she heard the commotion outside knowing the Auction had already begun she cursed at her self she had to get out there and get her damn paddle before he got brought by some stupid blonde hussy! Making sure she looked okay briefly in the mirror making sure her hair was still over the one shoulder she Inspected the dress quickly making sure it all looked okay before finally leaving that cubicle with only one thing on her mind, getting that paddle. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 08:18 AM
The crowd was laughing and clapping along as the first bachelor showed himself off in front of them all. He was a tall and lanky man, a little younger than Miles with longer fluffier sandy blonde hair and a dashing debonair smile that he made sure to flash at the women in the audience. The Master of Ceremonies called out the different numbers that Larisa would hear upon leaving the bathroom out to the crowd in order to keep a running tally on where the cost was so far for the specimen on parade. “I hear Thirteen thousand! Do we make it an even Fifteen ladies? C’mon! He certainly looks like he would be a gentleman and could easily keep your attention! Fifteen I see from lady number 10, thank you ma’am!” Most of the wait staff were even watching the man as he strut around the dance floor like a blonde peacock, which just sent hollers of laughter through the crowd. As Larisa made her way back to the table it was clear that the attendants who were passing out paddles were no longer on the floor. The crowd suddenly cheered and the MC got back on the mic. “Sold! Thank you madam, treat her well good sir! She paid good money to a wonderful cause for your company this evening! Let’s hear it for Mr. Jackson, sold for fifteen thousand pounds!” He said joyfully, and the blonde haired man laughed, bowing to a young woman who blushed a furious color of red and giggled at him in a soft cornflower blue dress. It didn’t take the MC long to announce the next gentleman up for bidding, a strapping man who stepped out to great applause from the audience. His price shot up quickly too, passing the first man of fifteen thousand easily.
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It was clear when Larisa got closer to the table, that Miles was not there. He had moved to get himself ready for the auction, standing on the other side of the room and shaking hands with a few of the patrons who had bid and purchased items off the table earlier in the night. The MC continued on, calling out different numbers until a satisfactory bid had been placed and he gave the countdown for the man in the center of the dance floor. “I hear twenty four, do I hear twenty five at all ladies? He is a dignitary and knows five different languages! I’m sure he could make you flush in all of them! Do I hear another bid ladies? No? Twenty Four going once! Going twice!” The MC even had a small gavel that he pounded on a podium to signal the end of the second man’s auction. The crowd laughed and smiled, clapping and congratulating another woman who giggled at the man as he strode over to her. She wore an emerald green gown and he quickly pulled her into his arms and playfully spun his winning bidder. “Ho questo per te, nel caso volessi giocare anche tu.” I got this for you, in case you wanted to play too. Carmen’s voice was kind, hoarse from laughing and whooping along with the rest of the crowd at the displays of the men in front of them. She handed a small white round paddle made of wood to Larisa, with gold and black letterings showing the number 13. All Larisa would have to do is raise it up so the MC could see, and she would be part of the bidding for the next item available.
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“Mi dispiace che tu ti sia perso gli altri due però... Erano piuttosto divertenti, facevano piccoli trucchi e ballavano il tip tap!” Sorry you missed the other two though... They were quite funny, doing little tricks and tap dancing! Carmen exclaimed, looking from Caprese who had made it to her side and was sitting at the table to Larisa who had walked up. It was clear this was all a game, a consensual bit of frivolity that wasn’t meant to be anything serious. “And our Last item!” The MC announced joyfully, even getting a small drum roll from the band which made the crowd erupt in laughter and applause again. “Our host for the evening, Mr. Miles King himself! Which lucky lady is ready for this handsome devil to sweep her off her feet? You all caught that dance earlier right? Let’s start our bidding at Five Thousand! Do I hear Five thousand pounds?” Miles walked out as the MC spoke, his jacket had been replaced, neatly dressed again in that full tuxedo and standing straight as he made his way to the center of the room. His eyes were searching, without a smile on his face but instead a small look of concern as the bidding for his attention began. For a moment he thought perhaps she didn’t want to participate and a sinking dread caught in his throat at the idea he would have to spend the rest of the night with some flouncy woman he didn’t know and couldn’t care less about. He swiveled on his heel, letting his arms raise outward to show himself off as the bids came in. At least… it’s helping the foundation.. He thought, even his thoughts were dejected, and in a singular moment he turned his head to look at Carmen and Caprese at their table perhaps wondering if maybe one of them would save him from this, when he paused and his eyes locked with Larisa. Carmen was handing her a paddle, and Miles couldn’t help the small sparkle of hope that gleamed in his eyes. Would, she participate then? @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 09:18 AM
Larisa emerged from that bathroom into a sea of laughter from the people around her her eyes gazing up to the man on the stage as he strutted around showing himself of, not that she was really paying attention , her eyes focused on those paddles that she saw people holding close to them, she gazed around quickly trying to spy any waiter or waitress who might have some on them still, had she missed the handing out of the paddles? She felt a sinking feeling then that she had missed them giving them out, what if she didn't get one now? Dread filled her then, all because she let her jealousy run wild within her she was going to have to endure watching him with someone else and she honestly didn't think she would cope with that. Making her way through the crowd as applause rang out and another man was now taking the stage, she didn't see Miles anywhere near the stage he must of been up there waiting to come out, her sapphire eyes were still scanning the crowds in the hope she would find someone with one of those paddles but so far she was coming up empty, god she had really messed up…her face was disgruntled as she made her way towards their table where she saw Caprese and Carmen standing there she could easily see they had been laughing, their face were full of humour the redness against their cheeks let her know as much. "Non riesco a trovare nessuno con una pagaia Caprese!" I cant find anyone with a paddle Caprese! she said hurriedly to her in a frantic panic to get one especially when she heard the hammer come down on the second man…wasn't there three? He would be next and she didn't have a damn paddle! "And our last item….Mr Miles King" She felt even more panicked then gazing up as she watched him come out onto the stage. His face looked so sunken, so dejected, and there was nothing she was going to be able to do without a damn paddle! Then suddenly she watched the paddle come her way with bright gold writing on it, she felt herself settle almost instant
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ly reaching out to grasp the paddle "Ah la tua fantastica Caprese cosa faremmo senza di te…"Ah your amazing Caprese what would we do without you she said quickly leaning In she gave the woman a joyful kiss on the cheek, before she turned her attention back to the stage where she finally caught his gaze, she watched how his expression changed quickly, that joyful hope rang through him and she couldn't stop the small smile that came to her face, oh just because she intended on trying to win didn't mean she couldn't have some fun with him to.
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"Let's start the bidding. Do I hear five thousand pounds?" her eyes moved to the small crowd that had gathered at the front of the stage, full of giggling women she watched them for a moment as they lifted their paddles each one causing the amount to increase steadily before it reached twenty thousand and some of the crowd started to pull back obviously reaching their limit, her eyes moved back to Miles if he caught her gaze again she couldn't stop the brought smile that came against her face, even if It was mischievous, her hand lifting her pointy finger twirling a little in the air in a attempt to get him to do more on that stage, perhaps suggesting he do more to impress her perking her brow towards him almost in a challenging manner. If he did do anything else upon that stage she wouldn't be able to stop the bright laughter that left her , her bottom lip pulling between her teeth to watch the display the man was willing to put on because she had asked him to, if he had decided to participate in what she wanted of course… "Thirty five thousand…that's what we're up to now ladies! Come on I'm sure we can do better than this, he is the most eligible bachelor here today, what woman wouldn't want to be swept up in that fiery dance he performed earlier? He's also fluent in Italian…I'm sure he could whisper sweet nothings into one special ladies ear tonight…" the man spoke. Oh he sure will be whispering into someone's ear tonight…This Agnellino isn't about to let her Lupo do that to anyone else tonight… and she meant it to, that paddle was flat against her stomach teasing him, perhaps even making him wonder if she would even make any kind of bid at all.
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"Thirty thousand is that what it's ending at? No one wants to give me Thirty one thousand? …no? Right now the highest bid is to the brunette in the front…" Larisa's eyes moved to the Brunette he was referring to, wearing that black skin tight dress, her eyes practically drinking him in hungrily that paddle waving in her excitement that she would be tonight's lucky winner….Not tonight sweetheart… "Going once….Going twice….Oh it seems we have a late bidder! Thirty one thousand to the specular woman in red over there…" the MC announced, the crowd's eye were pulled towards Larisa then as she held the paddle up in the air, the Brunette at the front snapped her head over to where she was, her eyes narrowing towards Larisa a clear anger rushing over her face that she dared to steal something from her, Larisa gaze didn't falter from the Brunette though, almost in a challenge to dare try and push this more. "Do I get Thirty two thousand?...Yes back to the Brunette" he said his hand guiding back to the Brunnette now who's eyes were completely focused on Larisa who did nothing but smile towards her Oh you wanna dance? We can do that… Larisa Thought. "Do I hear Thirty Three thousand?...Ah back to the woman in red..my my this is getting interesting!" The MC said excitement pulling in the crowd now for the exchange between the two women, both of whom was paying very little attention to the other people there, both of them solely focused on the other, their eyes locked across the room as if trying to gauge how far the other might go. "Do I hear Thirty four thousand?..." "Forty thousand pounds…" The Brunette called out, a gasp resounding in the crowd at the large amount she was willing to bring forward to have Miles, the MC on the stage looked surprisingly shocked at the sudden amount. "F-Forty T-Thousand…P-Pounds…" The MC stammered on the mic before he laughed. "Why that's got to be a new record!...what a auction!" He said the crowd seemed
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excited to buy the new amount that had now been put forward, the Brunette gleamed over to Larisa now her friend positively bouncing beside her with excitement clearly they both assumed they had won, their excitement clear to be seen amongst the crowd.
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"So we have Forty thousand pounds! To the glorious Brunette in the front…going once….going twice…" Suddenly Larisa paddle lifted high in the air. "Fifty thousand Pounds…." she called out into the crowd, a bigger gasp resounding around the crowd , the MC looked stunned at the sudden amount that had been thrown out. "F-Fifty T-Thousand pounds!! This is incredible! My my..what an auction this has turned out to be!..." most of the crowd was gazing at Larisa now , that Brunette who seemed so cocky moments ago that bright smile on her face suddenly fading into a scowl as she gazed at Larisa her annoyance clear to be seen, Larisa rose a brow towards her then challenging her to see if she would indeed go any higher Go on princess…I can do this all night…if I have to use his money I will she thought to herself, Brunette's hand was practically shaking before a clear huff was seen before she stepped away and into the crowd small laughs radiated out from her reaction. "Fifty thousand pounds to the red dressed beauty! Going once….going twice….SOLD!" The gavel came down on the podium with a resounding thump, the crowd erupted into an applause then, Larisa pushed herself off the edge of the table then sliding that paddle down, some people congratulating her, others completely stunned by the performance that just happened around them. "Well come on Young lady, come take a gander at your prize for the evening!" the MC announced, Larisa stepped nearer to that stage than where he was waiting. Oh I'll do more than gander, make no mistake about that… @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 10:07 AM
Miles was barely paying attention to the bids that were coming in steadily from the group of women who were all too excited to be participating. His eyes were firmly locked with the woman he came here with, and that smile that came across her face. It lit him right the hell up; she wasn’t angry or upset it seemed. She was going to play perhaps. His gaze lowered to see the paddle she had in her hands and the lucky number Thirteen stamped across it. My favorite number Miles thought playfully to himself, wondering how exactly she managed that one but deciding it didn’t matter. He didn’t care one way or the other. Especially when he caught the slight movement of her finger twirling in the air and the expectant brow raising along with it. His expression changed slightly to one of curiosity. Was she asking, him to perform? To show himself off? To impress her into bidding on him? A cocky grin spread across his face, and he blinked slowly at her as a way to confirm he caught that message and would oblige. A silent bow in acknowledgement. His fingers went to that jacket he had put back on, and as the numbers began to creep upwards, he would remove a button from its hole at every few thousand pounds it increased. When it hit fifteen thousand, the jacket hung open and he slid the thing off, slow and purposeful to hang on a nearby mic stand that wasn’t in use. The bids soon came in harder now, rising to twenty two thousand which made him slid his fingers over the cuff of his white shirt, rolling up one sleeve to just about his elbow. When it hit twenty seven thousand, the other sleeve rolled up too. His arms flexed and he brought his index finger to his tie, teasing at letting it loosen when he heard the MC asking for Thirty one thousand and if anyone would outbid it. Miles had his eyes glued to Larisa, he barely caught the glances of the other women who were drooling and giggling around. There was a look of conviction in his eyes, daring her to outbid the brunette who was
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in the lead. Silently asking her in a way that he hoped that she could almost hear his deep voice in her ear. Shall I remove more for you? The auction had turned into a slow and teasing strip tease, and for a moment he thought that he hadn’t done quite enough, standing there ready to remove everything if he had to in order to Larisa to raise that damn paddle. She hadn’t moved it, not once this whole time and he yanked at his tie aggressively to loosen the thing up. To prompt her to do something.
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”Going once…..Going twice….” The heated glare he gave her was clear as day across the room. His chin lifted a little in defiance of her and Miles flashed a winning suave smile at her. Almost asking ‘Are you sure you want to lose Bechtel?’ without saying a word. ”Thirty One thousand to the spectacular woman in red!” The MC had called and Miles chuckled a little, pacing the stage and turning in little pirouettes in order to make sure everyone got a good damn look at him. He listened a bit more closely now to the MC as the price continued to climb. Thirty two thousand. Then thirty three. At forty thousand pounds even Miles stopped and turned his attention for a brief moment to the brunette. The MC was right, last year Miles had gone for thirty seven thousand pounds, so forty was a new record for him. I was hoping you’d break my record Agnellino… He thought a little sadly, glancing back to Larisa and raising a brow at her. Asking her if perhaps she’d let that stand. His arms crossed for a moment in front of him which only made his chest protrude a bit harder against his shirt and vest. He had a look like he was waiting for something, wondering if Larisa would let him go to the brunette who seemed to already be congratulating herself. ”Fifty Thousand Pounds…”
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Miles smiled, his eyes never faltering away from Larisa’s again. He barely heard the MC stutter and stammer at the amount. He watched Larisa glance to the brunette in a challenging manner, staking her claim on the man of the night in a defiant show of persistence. ”Going once!” Miles hopped down from the stage, letting his feet in those black and white shoes hit the dance floor softly. ”Going twice!” The crowd of women parted and he began stepping towards Larisa. Each movement slow and deliberate, those eyes of his dark and desire driven. He didn’t care about the rest of the women swooning at how determined he looked. Fawning over themselves to watch him make his way over to who clearly would win the night. He stopped part way there, waiting for the magic word, holding with his arms crossed for just a moment. That sly grin on his face and a quiet shake of his head given to tease the woman. The woman in red that he wanted.
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”SOLD! Well come on Young Lady, come take a gander at your price for the evening!” The MC announced out of breath and flabbergasted at the evening’s turn of events. Miles uncrossed an arm and curled his index finger at Larisa, beckoning her to join him. He watched her step closer, taking note of each step she took until she was right in front of him. The look he had on his face as she got close to him was heated just like it was before when he had been dancing with Caprese. There was no mistaking the desire he had for her, so much so he was fighting with himself to not bring her into his arms and kiss her properly for her participation tonight. She had truly saved him, more so than she might even know. For appearances sakes, after the room had begun to settle and the applause began to die down, Miles took a step back crossing one arm behind his back and the other over his front in a princely bow to her. When he raised his head back up he met her with those same chocolate eyes, melted pools of want for her and a soft teasing smile. “Congratulations My Lady…” He said gently, his words oozing with that same sophistication and baritone voice. Slowly as he raised himself up to standing straight and tall in front of her, his hand came out with his palm up in order to take hers. “I am at your service tonight…” He continued, taking her hand quietly and kissing the back of it. His eyes never moved from hers. That gaze was piercing and purposeful, a desperate need like from before glistening within them. Caprese and Carmen on the sides were applauding happily along with the rest of the attendance in the ballroom, except for the women who had not won their evening prize like they had wanted to. For Miles, there was no one else. The room was empty, the lights were shining only on the pair of them. There was no sound or background noise to distract, nothing else in the world mattered. It was just Larisa in front of him, shining like a polished ruby in the soft candle ligh
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“Please feel free to tell me….exactly what you would have me do for you…” Miles said gently, his lips dusting over her hand after planting that kiss to the back of it. The room slowly came back into focus and the MC was announcing the amount that had been raised. Miles heard the figure and smiled. Two and a quarter million dollars this evening would go a long way and there was a flicker of pride on his face as he stood himself up in front of Larisa. Mum would be proud of that I think… He thought, swallowing a little to try not to let the emotion of it get to him. Instead he focused on the MC’s words of thanks, stating that the band would be back up and playing for the winners of the auction to dance to. The piano began first, a soft light melody to prepare those who wanted to, to return to the dance floor. The tempo of it was slow and melodic, meant to draw couples together for a soft slow dance. Miles couldn’t take his eyes off of Larisa, a gentle smile on his face replacing all the other emotions that he felt. “May I have this dance, My Lady?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 10:32 AM
Her eyes never left that man as he practically jumped of that stage at the first moment he got, everything around her went silent, the congratulating, the applause the talk amongst people who were to flabbergasted by the amount he had sold for, sure that was every penny he gave her, but did she care? Not one bit, not when she watched him walked over to her with that stalking stride, she sure felt like a little Agnellino right then, being stalked by the fiercest Lupo she knew and it had her heart hammering in her chest, her feet moved without her brain even engaging and telling her to, she wanted to close that distance, he'll what she wanted to do was pull him in and kiss him, to make sure every damn woman in this venue knew who this man belonged to, but she showed some restraint at least for now. The heat behind his gaze now she was closer mirrored her own, those soft ocean eyes never faltering from those rich chocolate hues draped in desire and need and god she wished they wasn't here, it only for a moment, seeing the way he had started to undress on that stage made her want to finish the rest of for him, wanting nothing more then to run her hands over his bare flesh and show him exactly what he had done to her with that small teasing strip show he had put on, one she knew he did for her, and her alone. .Congratulations my lady… she chuckled as he bowed to her, though she followed suit curtseying almost perfectly for him and bowing her head. " My it's a pressure kind sir, I had to ensure I got the most superb prize going, a lady such as myself only deserves the best …" she teased watching as he stood tall once more, as his hand outstretched she to lifted her hand to rise and move to clutch his palm, her eyes following his lips as they dusted against her hand, god how she wished he would put those lips somewhere else on her, the heat in her own gaze perhaps demonstrating that. Please feel free to tell me exactly what you would have me do for you… Tho
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se words sent a heat pooling right to her inner core, her bottom lip pulling between her teeth holding it for a moment before slowly releasing it, her grin mischievous those eyes staring into his with a desire and heat that even she couldn't attempt to hide. " Oh what I wish for you to do can not be discussed amongst the other patriots in this establishment I fear it may be to much for the more delicate ears to listen to…" she whispered towards him, her tone of voice perhaps turning a little deeper then, demonstrating to him exactly how much she did indeed want him, she didn't miss the band starting up though, the soft Melody ringing out her eyes catching a few couples moving out onto the floor to start dancing . May I have this dance? My lady? Her gaze turned softer then, her need to be closer to him was becoming a issue, and with the slow dance seeming to happen behind her she knew it was a good excuse to do just that, plus she would be lying if she said she wasn't a tad jealous of how he had danced with Caprese and she wasn't about to miss a opportunity to dance with him " You may Kind Sir, I'd be disappointed if you didn't…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 11:00 AM
”You may Kind Sir, I’d be disappointed if you didn’t…” Miles didn’t hesitate, taking her gently by the hand and leading her out into the center of the dance floor. Unlike with Caprese who he knew the level of, he didn’t know how well Larisa could dance so he was just glad that a waltz was easy to follow with. Showing her off he walked her in a semi circle around before pulling her quietly close to him. A way for him to show the world that watched who his dance partner was and would be. One hand fell to her waist and lower back while the other held her hand slightly away from them in order to lead. The count was a slow four count, easily able to dance to and Miles smiled gently at Larisa as he began a quiet sway with her at first. Right on cue with the music, the male singer up on stage singing gently into the mic a slow ballad for the couples to listen to while they all danced. Miles moved Larisa backwards first, gently turning her with each step, making his motions known by little touches against her back and her palm. It was how he communicated to his dance partner which way he was going or to prepare for something to come. While the rest of the dance floor kept their distance between their partners, Miles couldn’t do that. He was as close as he could be without threatening to trip them both. His face came over her shoulder gently just so he could speak with her and only for her to hear. But no words came out. He wanted to tell her how happy he was that she was there. That she had joined in on the game, and most of all that she was determined enough to win. As the music began to climb Miles gently squeezed her hand before twirling her in front of him. Once and then twice before bringing her back close to him, as if he had missed her touch and had wanted to remind himself of it. At one point he spun her out, reaching with his hand to hold hers as her dress flared and he waited for her to return to his arms. The song continued and Miles found himself behind L
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arisa leading her with his hand against her stomach while the other remained in her hand. Listening to the music, Miles found his voice a little, humming along to the lyrics that the singer was performing on stage into her ear. He wasn’t singing it necessarily, but he knew the words well enough to hum it purposefully in her ear.
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The man couldn’t help himself, twirling her around so he could face in front of her and once she had twisted enough, Miles smoothly continued in that steady slow waltz. It was almost like he was missing her face, and the back of her just would not do at all. For Miles, the world was gone and he only just barely continued to hear that music being played. The other couples were nowhere to be seen or heard, and Miles couldn’t see anything but the beautiful woman in his arms. As the song slowed again and began to end, the soft sounds of the violins ending it gently, Miles lost himself. He lost that composure he was supposed to keep. He lost where he was and who he was with. He lost the care in the world that he was in such a public space with hundreds of eyes watching him and Larisa dance. Wrapped up in the emotion of the music and the romance of the dance to care about any of that. His hand crept from hers as their feet slowed and stopped to the music and his palm gently held her face before he pressed forward and kissed her long and romantically deep. Something he’d wanted to do all damn night but had told himself he couldn’t. He gently hummed against her lips, holding her close and only if she gave any indication of wanting to be released would he do so. @Amari The song played https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-68x3scEdo
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 11:38 AM
Larisa couldn't stop the smile that came to her face as he took her hand and guided her out into the dance floor, her eyes never diverted from him, god he looked far to handsome tonight under the soft lights of the venue, she barely registered others were there so focused on him she barely cared much for the other people in the vanicity, watching as he stepped her out in a semi circle chuckling softy at the action knowing full well he was doing it to simply show her of right now and she couldn't be happier about that, it made her feel special, made her feel wanted to have him display her this way for everyone to see, not that she cared much for who might be looking, her eyes had never once diverted from his handsome features. As he guided her in, her hands moved to reposition them exactly where he wanted her, one hand clutching his as the other hand moved to position it self on his shoulder, she heard the soft Melody ringing out around her and it caused her heart to tremor within her chest it was delicate and soft, romantic even and her heart lurched in her chest for it, the way he moved her was elegant, her feet managing almost perfectly to keep up with the rhythm he was bringing forward, she certainly had some experience with dancing and it showed on the way she moved, she was definitely not as practised as Caprese was ,she wasn't as fluent in her movements but she certainly wasn't a novice. She felt his head over her shoulder her face nestling in as close as she could get to him, her cheek almost nestling into his own, she closed her eyes humming herself to the music that was around her it was soft and gentle and she found herself getting lost into it, she could almost forget where she was, so lost in this moment with him no one else mattered, nothing else even came close to how happy she felt right now lost in his arms and lost in the music around her. The music changed tempo and she felt him twirling her out, her dress fanning around her legs, a Bright sm
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ile on her features as she twirled so elegantly, she was brought back her back now pressed against his stomach her hand coming to glide almost lovingly against his arm her fingers trailing along it as she allowed her back to press against the firmness of his chest, she closed her eyes allowing her head to dip against his listening to him humming the music had that smile growing even more, she didn't stay that way for long before he twirled her back out so she could face him again, grateful for it as she was beginning to miss his face to. Her eyes found his the gentle way in which he looked at her, had her heart hammering once more in her chest, so lost in this intimate moment between them, she gave no thought to anyone who could be watching them, his hand gliding up on her cheek had her breath halting in her throat, her hand against his shoulder glided in softly across his shoulder to his collar, watching as he tilted down her own face tilting up to meet his without much hesitation before their lips collided and she felt almost like a explosion rocketing through her, her heart hammered against her chest, her hand moving across his collar to his neck those fingers clutching the flesh there encouraging him to stay right where he was, a small hum entering his own mouth, no one else mattered…only him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 12:01 PM
He could have stayed there the rest of his days. Let him just remain with her in his arms for the rest of eternity. The way she returned his gentle hum of delight against his lips was perfect. She was perfect. The world didn’t matter, there was no one else. Why worry about the world when all he wanted, all he needed was right there? Not even the soft white flashes that crept over his eyelids mattered to him. His brow furrowed a little though as the music had stopped, they had stopped and now there were glittering lights behind his eyes. What is that? He wondered, carefully opening his eyes. All at once he was flooded with the image of Larisa pressed against him intimately. The room came into focus and the crowd was quiet standing around the dance floor to watch.
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Another flash and then another. Miles still didn’t understand what that was until he pried himself away from her lips at last. He had to investigate the cause of those troublesome lights, then he could get back to where he wanted to be. Where he belonged. It was at that moment he realized exactly where he was, standing in the center of the room with the soft light of the room bathing them in a gentle glow. The crowd around were staring or whispering amongst themselves and most of them were looking at himself and Larisa. Another light flashed and he turned his head a moment, looking at a few of the ladies that had been bidding before with their cell phones out, taking pictures and videos. Shit… Immediately Miles felt the moment start to dip away and a sense of panic rise in it’s place. This wasn’t fair, he had enjoyed this so much and now because he’d gotten lost in this moment, he could have ruined everything for her. Reluctant and slow, Miles pulled back from Larisa though still holding her gently in his arms. While he still held a deep desire for her on his face, his eyes were apologetic. They held a slight worry to them, a fear that he couldn’t shake. This felt so right, just having her in his arms and at the same time he knew it was wrong. Knew that what he’d done, that public display of affection could have just made her life so much harder.
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“We should probably head out for the night…” He whispered gently to her. Caprese and Carmen could handle any last minute details of the evening. Miles wanted to take Larisa away before the media outside got wind of exactly what had happened inside the manor. They would surely have a field day, and the last thing he wanted was to have to try and explain himself. I just wanted to kiss her… and so much more but… at least just kiss her… I hate not being free enough to do that.. He thought bitterly, finally pulling further away and extending his arm for her to take. Miles kept up the act, and was going to try and keep it looking like he was acting on behalf of the auction for which he had been rightfully purchased. He hated the idea of selling that story to the media as he knew for certain they would just spin it in a way that made his advances and his affections less than genuine. Which couldn’t have been further from the truth. “You are a marvelous dancer Larisa…” He said softly, a quiet smile coming to his lips that were slightly stained red from kissing her. Not like Miles would notice, and not like he would care if he did. All he wanted right now was to get Larisa out of here before the questions started flying. Take her to the safety of the Villa, and keep her for a little while longer. Before he would have to lose her at the end of the weekend. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 12:41 PM
Larisa was so caught up in the moment between the two of them that she hadn't even noticed the white lights flashing against her lids, or the whispers going on in the room around them for the display of affection that was happening between, so caught up in the moment of longing and lust she had for the man in her arms, her hand tightening on his neck a clear indication that right now she was completely and utterly focused on him, that was until he pulled away and suddenly she was pulled back to exactly where she was. Her eyes fluttered open and those white lights flashing around them suddenly became more apparent her own head moved to the ladies perched at the side of the dance floor close to where they was, she instantly see the phones both of them giggling as white flashes continued to annoy her eyes, the other one wasn't flashing but it was clear she was focused on them, she snapped her eyes away from them feeling her heart racing harder within the confines of her chest…fuck what had they done..any other time she wouldn't of cared, if this was just as simple as the two of them why would this even matter? But things weren't simple were they? he was her boss, and she was his employee with all the shit he had to endure with melody , even thinking about her sent a wave of disgruntled disgust through her, what the papers had published about him made her feel sick to to her stomach, but there was also something else she had to consider, or should she say someone else Connor She felt her blood run cold then, would them ladies post that on social media? Of course they will Larisa, why else would they take the photos? the sheer thought filled her with dread, despite everything, despite not having feelings for the man anymore he didn't deserve to find out that way, to see her plastered over social media locked in another man's arms on such a intimate embrace, it felt her feel incredibly guilty, it made her feel like a awful person, she had gone behind his ba
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ck, she had cheated on him, she had been deceitful and lied to him, did he truly deserve that?..no..he didn't and she couldht of felt worse for it, he may of not been the best lover or even sometimes the best person to be around, but despite all that she knew or at least she thought he still cared for her, and here she was behaving in such a despicable manner towards him. We should probably head out for the night.. His words hit her ears and suddenly so did all the noise around her, so focused on her thoughts she had drowned it all out until then, she looked around at all the people who were now focused on her, and suddenly going seemed like the best idea he had all night. " I think that's probably best…" she said peering up to his gaze, seeing the apologetic gaze he was giving her, trying to master her best smile for him wanting him to know it was okay, he had nothing to be sorry for, how was he to know that this would happen? She didn't regret it, she didn't regret a single thing they did together, but she did regret the implications this would now cause for the two of them and the trouble and upset she knew was coming both their way. His arm outstretched and she wasted no time in taking hold of it, attempting to divert her eyes from the crowds of people now looking at her, she walked elegantly beside him even if her entire being was screaming at her to run away and get out of there, away from these people who had caused so much trouble for them.
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You're a marvellous dancer Larisa… She peeked up to him as he spoke, seeing his red stained lips she wanted nothing more then to lift her hand so her thumb could remove the red tint against them, but she didn't she didn't need to give them any more photos to publish. " Thank you, you're not too terribly bad yourself…" she whispered up to him, she tried her best to not let the sadness she was feeling radiate out of her to much, though it was hard and that bright smile she wore wasn't so bright now if he truly took time to notice it, her eyes moved to the exit of the venue and she wanted nothing more then to get there. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 02:12 PM
”I think that’s probably best…” Right.. He could already feel the heat on his face from the staring eyes around him. Some of the other couples had stopped dancing it seemed when Miles and Larisa had started. From what he could tell, even the other two bachelors had paused in their dance just to watch the spectacle that they put on. He let his walls down, and Miles was going to pay for it dearly. His eyes scanned the room, and it wasn’t just the ladies nearest to them that had phones out. Several others in the room did too. Too many for Miles to insist be confiscated and the data erased. Too many and too late as he was sure some had already uploaded the images taken to social media sites.
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He could tell that the smile she gave was a forced one. She had this shine about her when she smiled genuinely at him, a glow that he couldn’t really describe. This smile was for the cameras, it wasn’t for him. Still there were bits of it that felt genuine. Like she understood what was going through his head and she didn’t blame him for it. Even though everything in Miles screamed that she should. ”Thank you, you’re not too terribly bad yourself….” Miles couldn’t help the soft chuckle that escaped hearing that. Here he was panicked about how much he had fucked up her life, and the shit storm they would be walking into soon and she was teasing him. That’s my girl… He thought before he could really stop himself. The thought was wrong. It was all wrong. She wasn’t his, had never been. He had stolen her from someone else and now she was going to have those consequences when they got home on Sunday. Miles felt the noose placed around his neck, imagining the press enjoying the story of the year, something juicy and scandalous that they could run at nauseum for months and how at the center of it all was Larisa and himself. It was only a matter of time most likely before Connor found out and Miles immediately felt his chest tighten. Connor…what would he do when he found out? Would he hurt her? Chastise her? Kick her out? The endless questions of what that boy would do to Larisa plagued his head as they made their way over to the table. Carmen had her hands over her mouth in a mixed display of affection and shock. Caprese looked shocked but not surprised, looking between the pair of them and sternly at Miles. She looked like she was right on the precipice of going off on him, all she would need was a tiny shove in the wrong direction and there would be quite the scene at the Gala this night to go along with the top story that was likely already circulating.
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“Caprese… I..” Miles started, his voice quiet though it sounded almost like he was shouting with how still the ballroom was and the whispers that bounced off the walls that made it sound like a swarm of angry bees. “Goodnight, Mr. King.” Caprese said sternly interrupting anything he would have to say. “I will take care of the rest of the Gala for you, of course. It’s very kind of you to escort the young lady home.” It was clear she was making these statements aloud so anyone in the vicinity who happened to hear them would understand. Would think no more of it than that. It was her way of trying to protect him, though Miles felt like the damage was likely already done. Nodding he gave her a warm smile before turning with Larisa to leave.
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The ballroom continued to buzz in excitement watching the pair leave and make their way towards the front doors after Miles had grabbed his jacket again and slung it over his opposite arm. It was late by now, the lights outside still on and beaming and as Miles got close to the door he could already tell the reporters were there ready and waiting for them to come out. Some even were looking down at their phones and several who had their phones out were showing their other colleagues. Damn it… “We’ll have to stay quiet… like last time I think… “ Miles said softly, not looking at Larisa but trying to map out a plan for the two of them. He didn’t want this for her. He didn’t want this heat, these questions, this kind of exposure. She didn’t deserve this. When the limo pulled up at the end of the red carpet to wait for Miles and Larisa’s arrival, Miles swallowed hard and took a deep breath before turning to the woman at his side clutching his arm. “Ready for this?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 04:57 PM
She may of been teasing him but that didn't mean she was ever but calm inside, her mind was whirling with what ever could happen as a result of this, her eyes looking around at the other patriots in the room, it seemed everyone was stating at the pair with wonder, more then one person had their phones put intent on capturing what was going on, she knew without a shadow of a doubt this was already all over social media, and these things didn't lay low for long, she could only imagine how quickly these pieces of information spread how quickly people who see it and share it…her brows knitted together then sharply worry plastered all over her face. There was no way he wasn't going to see this… She sucked back those tears she could feel forming, she was worried then, worried for what was going to happen as a result of this, Connor would see it she was sure of it and then what? Of course she had no intention of staying with him not anymore but she was hoping to tell him lightly to do it in a way he wouldn't be so effected by it all, he was so fragile and she didn't know how his mind would take seeing this plastered all over the Internet…and not just that what would people say about her? The woman in a relationship already going behind her partners back to be with someone else? That wasn't about to shine her in the best light either . Larisa glanced up to Caprese as they neared that table and seeing the look of shock against her face didn't settle any nerves she was feeling, though she was grateful when she said she would handle everything, she just wanted to pull him to drag him out of that hall and out those doors she wanted to get into the waiting limo where she could stop with this facade, her hand had to clutch his arm in a attempt to stop her tremor, she was so nervous, nervous for what was to come from this, fir both of them… They started to move their way towards the doors, she could see the limo out at the end of the red carpet waiting for them but she co
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uld also see the swam of reporters waiting for them all around the exit, she felt sick knowing what kind of questioning they were going to be faced once they left the safety of the building safe that probably wasn't the right word for the place, she was anything but safe here, the crowd's of people still watching with phones out, the whispers and points in their general direction was making it impossible to breathe, she felt like she was suffocating and she needed to get out of there. Well have to stay quiet, like last time I think… his words hit her deeply, gazing out to those reporters she was reminded of what happened last time, when they had a meal together the onslaught of questions that followed after, the degrading and personal questions which she was now about to face again, she took a deep breath her hand clutching his arm a little harder everything felt like it was spiralling out of control and she was powerless to stop it. Are you ready? " I just want to go Miles….I need to get out of here…" she whispered desperately up to him, it was one straight path, she could do that just walk, walk straight down to the limo and get in that's all you have to do..she told her self fighting back the emotions she felt for the situation, so many different emotions she didn't need which one she should focus on first, everything was such a mess, she was already not looking forward to going home, but now she truly wasn't for she had no idea what they would be walking into, and it frightened her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 05:35 PM
”I just want to go Miles…I need to get out of here…” “I know…I’m sorry..” His words were gentle, even though there was nothing he could say that would really make any of this better. He’d been careless, this was on him. And Miles knew that. He had pursued her, despite knowing it wasn’t a good idea. He had taken her out to lunch and flirted with her, and spoke with her. He had taken her with in his car, had shielded her once from the paparazzi at home. Had done everything in his power to erase the story and then invited her on this trip to Italy. Knowing what it would look like, and not giving a fuck about it. He told himself that it was partially a vacation, and that was true. Miles did see this weekend as such, but the implications of this vacation for her felt like they were astronomical.
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With a deep exhale he pushed the doors open and began leading her out onto that carpet. The lights began almost immediately. Taking pictures of those leaving the event, though realizing quickly that it was the host leaving with his date in tow. “Mr. King! Was tonight a success for your foundation?” One of the reporters asked, and Miles just nodded giving a quiet polite smile. He wouldn’t stop for questions tonight. Simple yes or no answers would be all they would get tonight. “Mr. King! How much was raised for your foundation tonight?” No answer from Miles. It wasn’t a yes or no. And he didn’t trust himself to speak. “Mr. King! Tell us about your lovely date! Who is she?” “Mr. King! Can we ask a few questions sir?” “Over here please so we can get a good photo!” The questions soon devolved from being about the charity to being about Larisa on his arm. Miles wasn’t willing to be baited into that trap. Instead his stride got a little longer, forcing them both to go just a little faster to that car. As soon as Miles’ hand hit that door he opened it quickly and ushered Larisa inside. He knew that she wouldn’t need telling twice, he wanted to get out of there just as badly as she did. Miles positioned himself so that his back was to the reporters and their cameras. He wanted to ensure that Larisa was shielded as best as she could be until she was in the car and situated. Once he was confident that she was far enough in the limo, he turned to the reporters and gave a friendly wave to them before sliding in himself. These were not paparazzi, they were genuine reporters. Wanting a story to tell the world. The last thing he wanted to do was give them a bad one to tell.
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The door to the limousine closed with a sharp snap behind him, and Miles hit a button on the side of the wall labeled ‘Intercom’. “Drive. Now.” He had dropped that friendly tone he’d had before. It was dark and dangerous, but there was no lust there. It had a deadly grip on his words, nearly barking at the driver who answered with a stammered ‘y-yes sir!’ back before Miles let go of the button. The limo soon began to pull away, and Miles slumped forward with his arms draped over his knees. His head hung low and he glared at the floor of the limousine like it had offended him. His jacket was tossed angrily onto one of the opposite couches as the driver pulled away from the beautiful mansion and its dazzling lights and magical party. His hand came up and wrenched that tie he was wearing off, sending it flying over with his jacket in frustration.
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“I’m sorry… I’m so very sorry Larisa…” He said quietly, barely above a whisper. There was an anger, a frustration in his voice but he wasn’t directing his rage at her. His hand pulled through his hair and he shook his head unwilling to look up at her or anything else in the car. He didn’t know what to say, nor what to do. Everything was a damn mess, and he felt like he only had himself to blame for it. So he sat in silence, trying to think of what to do if there even was anything he could do. In reality he knew the truth. There was no stopping this freight train, and he would just have to ride it until it’s final destination in hell. The song they had danced to still fresh in his head made Miles scoff a little, angry and hurt and recognizing the irony of it all… “So close… and still so far…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 08:52 PM
I know…I'm sorry Her brows furrowed together at his apology, she didn't want him to blame himself for this , this wasn't his fault, this was the people at the venues fault who couldn't just let two people have a bit of privacy, two people who cared for one another it seemed just have a moment where they could be themselves without repercussions, if anything she was angry with the people here, angry for the situation they had put them in, but even more so she was angry at herself. She clutched his arms tighter the second he pushed that door open and stepped out into the onslaught of reporters, gratefully at least they weren't as bad as the paparazzi back, their questions though invasive wasn't too much to handle and she was grateful for that, she tried to keep the smile on her face as they stepped down the carpet towards the limo, when he picked up his pace she followed suit as best she could though she was almost trotting to keep up with the strides his long legs were doing until they finally reached where they wanted to be, as soon as that door was opened she slid in, into the privacy of the limo. She felt herself sigh leaning her head back on those plush leather seats closing her eyes taking a moment to at least try and settled the pounding of her heart before she felt Miles climb in with her drive now she winced at the anger behind his tone, gazing down to him now she could clearly see the frustration in his demeanour even if he wasn't looking at her, the tension in his body wasn't something that could be missed, and the way he tossed his jacket and tie demonstrated that frustration even more. I'm sorry….I'm so very sorry Larisa She felt her heart break that he was sitting there blaming himself for this, this wasn't his fault not entirely anyway, she allowed herself to get into this situation, she allowed herself to fall for a man whilst she still had a man at home, peeking towards the bar area in the limo she wasted no time in getting him a drink
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, she poured him the strongest scotch she could see placing a ice cube in before she sat back and held it out to him " Here…" she whispered, giving him the scotch if he wanted it. If he didn't she would keep it herself to drink, if he did take it then she would make one for herself before sitting back in that limo not missing those last words he spoke those brows pulling together on her face. " Don't do this Miles, don't beat yourself up over this, this isn't your fault…it's both our fault, we were both careless, I'm just sorry that your going to have to deal with more stories Miles, I never wanted to cause any more stress for you…" she whispered bringing that scotch to her mouth taking a big sip of it as her mind soon turned to Connor and she frowned more feeling her self growing emotional over the situation. " I'm a terrible person…" she whispered into the quiet of the limo, her eyes wandering over to the window beside her gazing out at the scenery that had now changed. " I should of finished with Connor before I did any of this, before I even thought about it, now he is going to see me plastered all over social media with you, and despite everything that isn't fair…that isn't fair on him, he doesn't deserve that, and now I have to go home and I…" she paused then taking a deep breath. " I dunno what I'm going to walk into it, I don't care that he might now know, I just wish he found out from me, the correct way…not from some sleazy social media post…this is going to hurt him, so much…and its my fault..." she whispered sucking back those emotions she now felt in a attempt to keep them at bay, she felt sad at the situation that had developed for the two of them, but also anxious, anxious for what situation you was going to walk home to with Connor, she didn't know how he would respond and above all that scared her the most if anything happened because of her, she truly didn't know how she would cope with it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 09:13 PM
”Here….” He barely registered that she was handing him anything at all. His mind was racing, trying to think of something, anything that could help their situation. How would he take care of this? There was no way that she wasn’t going to be plastered on the magazines or newspapers now. The Gala was always something that was reported on and in a positive light. Miles was counting on the positive boost to dig himself out of that tailspin of horribly bad stories that he had had to deal with. But now all he could think of was the fact that the story of Larisa and him together was going to be another blemish. Another black mark. He could see the headlines already, ‘Miles King, Heartbreaker Millionaire at it again; Destroys another Happy Couple’. She doesn’t want to be with him though… she’s said so… “Thank you…” Miles said quietly, taking the glass from her and looking into it angrily. Being sober tonight wasn’t an option. While he’d had a few drinks already this one wasn’t going to last the damn car ride. He tilted it back and downed the glass hard, wincing as it burned the entire way down. ”Don’t do this Miles, don’t beat yourself up over this, this isn’t your fault…. It’s both our faults. We were both careless, I’m just sorry that you’re going to have to deal with more stories Miles, I never wanted to cause any more stress for you…” “More stories?” The words came out a little harsher than he meant them to. He blinked and set the empty glass with it’s unmelted ice on the bar top a moment and sat up a little straighter to look at her. She was worried and concerned over his reputation? He huffed incredulously at her, shaking his head in disbelief. The whole reason why he was so upset was because he was concerned for her. He was concerned what Connor would do or say to her, how this would affect her. What this would do to her. And this whole time she was concerned about bad press for him.
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“I can deal with the press. I’ve gotten pretty good at it.” He said simply, his expression softening as he watched her face shift. He could see how she was doing all she could to keep her emotions held in check, and Miles sighed realizing his tantrum about the situation wasn’t going to help things. Sitting up a bit more he continued to listen to her, pouring himself another scotch into his glass while he waited to hear all she had to say. He wouldn’t down this one, just sip it quietly until she was finished. “You are not a terrible person.” Miles argued with her, his voice was stern and there was a determined conviction in it that he wouldn’t be swayed by her attempts to persuade him to believe otherwise. The idea of finishing with Connor before the trip he could agree with, as that likely would have been easier for the boy, but Miles also knew that at the time they thought they had enough time to break the news to him slowly. Drop it on him easily. Drop what exactly? That she just didn’t want to be with him? Or that she wanted to be with me? ‘I don’t do relationships’ remember? Miles thought immediately, confused as to why his inner monologue was reminding him of something that he wasn’t sure he believed anymore. The biggest reason he had sworn off getting into another relationship was because of Melody. He couldn’t take the idea of falling for someone just to have to give them up. Just to have to walk away and feel his heart break with every step he took.
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“Hey… Come here.” Miles decided enough wallowing had been done. They couldn’t change the past, and moving forward was the only option here. He set his glass down again so it could be safe as the limousine made its way down the country roads and headed back out towards the coastline. His arms opened with one leaning on the back of the bench back of the chair and the other inviting her close. Miles twisted himself to face her easier on the seat, a look of gentle concern on his face. She was welcome to lean into him and if she so chose to, he would wrap his arms around her in the way that he knew would make her feel safe. That’s all he wanted to do after all, that’s all that felt right for him. If she decided she wasn’t in the mood for a hug or anything from him, he would just let his arm fall into his lap but remain facing her in the backseat. “Larisa… I told you before… You’re not alone in this. I’m with you the whole way. If you still want me to be.” He said in a much more subdued tone. He had promised that he would be there, and he meant it. Miles was a lot of things, but by all accounts he was one thing for sure. A man of his word. He was concerned though, and whether he got to embrace Larisa or not for the rest of the ride back to the Villas, he had to ask the one thing that concerned him the most. "Tell me honestly..." He said in as gentle a way as he could. "Are you afraid of Connor... or for him?" @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-Mar-23 09:53 PM
You are not a terrible person She winced at those words, how could he honestly think she wasn't? Look at what she had done, she had cheated on her partner, a man she had spent two years with admittedly she might not have feelings for him anymore, might not of had the intent on staying with him any longer but that didn't mean she had any right to do what she did, despite everything he truly didn't deserve to see her plastered all over the tabloids in Miles arms, she was grateful he was at least trying to help her, trying to soothe her concerns but she didn't believe it…she didn't believe she wasn't terrible, because she felt like she was. Hey come here… She peered over to him watching as he stretched his arms out she couldn't resist moving into him , she was desperate for the contact he was offering anything to make her feel better, anything to chase away the dark thoughts she was having, scooting over she got into his embrace her body leaning into his closing her eyes relishing in the warmth of his frame the scent rolling of him that filled her with comfort, she found a hand rolling up his chest her fingers pressing into the warmth of him clutching hold of that shirt for more reassurance, reassurance she so desperately needed in that moment. Larisa I told you before you're not alone in this . I'm with you the whole way if you still want me to be… " Of course I do…" she responded almost instantly, she didn't want to have to do this on her own, especially now she had no idea what was going to happen, would he let her in the house? Would he have trashed it? Would he be drinking again? Would he be back in that deep mentality once more? Another thing she caused which caused her to wink burying her face against his neck, it was going to be awful, she just knew it would be and she knew she would never be able to do this on her own, she needed him more then she probably realised she just hoped he truly didn't mind helping her, he had enough to deal with witho
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ut her problems to. Tell me honestly….. Her eyes opened then at his tone of voice, wondering what he was going to say to her. Are you afraid of Connor? Or for him? she allowed her head to lift then so she could gaze at his face a little better, her brows knitted together as she pondered what he said, she wasn't afraid of him….he never gave her any real reason to think he would ever harm her. " Connor has never been, truly physical towards me Miles, when his parents died he got into a hard place, he was drinking a lot and it, it turned him into a hateful person, he also got to a point where I truly thought he would do something stupid to himself, he never did…he never tried to do anything but he always voiced those feelings, and I couldn't live with myself if he did.." she said with a sigh gazing down to her hands. " I can deal with him giving me abuse, shouting at me, ill deserve it after all…I just don't want this to tip him over the edge and he does go the full stretch this time, I just…I dunno how I'd manage Miles to know I did this to him…" she whispered honestly her fingers toying with the other. " I don't want him anymore, but that doesn't mean I want to see any harm come to him " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 16-Mar-23 10:26 PM
Miles just sat there quietly, listening to everything she had to say. It wouldn’t be the first time that he would have a run in with an angry spouse. This time a boyfriend, the last time a husband. To say he wasn’t scared of Connor himself was an understatement, but he didn’t know what the boy was capable of, so Miles had to know. After she finished, reassuring him as best as she probably could that Connor wasn’t or hadn’t at least shown that he was a violent man, Miles chuckled over her hair. His arms held her gently against him with his fingers softly running up and down her back like he’d done so many times before now. “And that, is why you are not a terrible person.” He stated simply. “You don’t want to be with this boy anymore and yet you still don’t want him hurt. Only terrible people wish ill will on others.” However the idea of Connor shouting at her. Abusing her mentally or gaslighting her boiled his blood. That he could see Connor doing, he just had that look about him not that Miles knew for sure. “Well I’m not sure I like the idea of him shouting at you or anything that either…” He said gently, his hand rising up her back to quietly play with her hair. It was still so beautiful in its gentle waves and ringlets, and the hair piece glittered in the dim violet light of the limousine. Miles took a deep breath in and let the exhale cascade softly over her in that embrace.
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“You weren’t the only one who made this mess. He can shout and threaten me all he wants. He won’t do that to you.” The finality of those words was something Miles wasn’t going to sway on. Connor could shout and scream and cuss all he wanted. Let him swing at Miles if he wanted to, shove him and cry even. Let Connor take his aggression out on the man responsible, not the woman escaping him. It was just as much Miles’ responsibility as it was Larisa’s. It wasn’t like she cheated with herself after all. And Miles at least had experience unfortunately dealing with telling an ex just how much of an ex they were. The limousine began to slow and the dim street lights of the Villas came into view. The narrow drive up to the private apartment was too small for the limo to drive up and be able to turn back around in, so it just came to the main house instead. The lights were off in there, telling Miles that Caprese and Carmen hadn’t made it back yet. This at least made sense with the speed and urgency that he and Larisa had left the venue. For a moment, Miles just held Larisa in his arms. As much as she enjoyed the comfort, so too did he. It was nice having someone want him, having someone find comfort and protection with him. It was something he didn’t think he would ever have again and a feeling he didn’t want to give up.
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The door slowly opened on Miles’ side and as reluctant as he was, Miles carefully, prodded Larisa to lean away from him. If he had the ability to, he’d just carry her to bed. But getting out of the car was something that she’d have to do on her own. The night was quiet and still when he stepped himself out of the limo, holding his hand out in case Larisa required any help at all. The scotch was starting to get to him, from before at the party and glass he’d downed in the car. He was vaguely aware of it when he looked up at his villa apartment home and saw the soft glow of the infinity pool off the cliffside. That’s an idea. “Care to join me for a swim? End tonight on a good note?” He asked gently, a playful smile on his lips. They were completely alone here, no one to bother them and no one to pry. Caprese wouldn’t even come pester them until at least the morning so Miles saw it as their final night of peace. Their final night to relax. “I was actually looking forward to seeing what swimsuit you packed.” He teased, trying to pull a smile from her too, as hard as that might be to do. Stressing about the future wouldn’t help either one of them. It would come whether they wanted it to or not. So enjoy a night of sin, they’ll be saints in the morning. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 04:08 AM
And that is why, you aren't a terrible person… His soothing words his her eyes causing her to softly her fingers gently tracing over his firm muscles, feeling his hand so softly tracing up and down her back brought more comfort then he probably realised. You don't want this boy anymore… she couldn't help but smile how he always called him a Boy, never a man, perhaps because he didn't believe he was that, in his eyes a man would never treat a women the way he treated her even If she believed she deserved it, he showed her through out his time with her how a woman should be treated how she could be treated. " Of course I don't, I want want to hurt anyone " she whispered and she meant it to, she tried her damn hardest to keep everyone happy, to make the people around her happy that sometimes she simply forgot about herself in the process, her happiness was always something she put last, it was never that important until now anyway. Well I'm not sure I like the idea of him shouting at you or anything either… she sighed then those fingers toying with the buttons on his shirt lightly almost wanting to pull them open much like she did earlier but this time she reframed herself, a small smile coming against his face as he said he would much rather have him shout at him then her. " I deserve it though Miles, I deserve his anger…I'd rather he did shout at me, got it all out then leave him in a mess on the floor, I'd take his anger over that anyway…" and god she would, at least then she might believe he would be okay at the end of it. Her eyes caught the soft lights coming into view outside the limousine and she suddenly felt those nerves start to go, somehow being back here made her feel safe, made her feel secure away from everything and everyone, apart from him, the one person she truly wanted to focus her attention on, the person she simply wanted to be with above all else, her body gently rose from his chest as that door was pulled open, watching him step
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out she reached out to grab his hand after placing her own empty drink down on the side, stepping back out into that warm ocean breeze she loved so much. Care to join me for a swim? End the night on something good? She gazed towards him, her eyes only leaving his to look to the infinity pool glowing in the evening light, she turned back to him, her face a little more relaxed now before she nodded. " I'd love to…" she didn't release his hand instead she let her fingers entwine with his, she wanted go get lost again with him, lost in this moment and forget everything else , how easy that would be she wasn't sure but she wanted to at least try. I was actually looking forward to seeing what swim suit you packed… He brought a small chuckle out of her, her eyes gleaming with that mischievous tone she sometimes wore for him. " Oh?....What makes you so sure I even packed one? " she teased with a wink, of course she did indeed have one, but he didn't need to know that as they started to slowly walk towards the Villa her eyes moving out to the ocean just a little way from where they were, with the moonlight cascading down in a soft white illumination bouncing over the surface, it was beautiful here….and she didn't want to go. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 06:15 AM
”I’d love to…” For once, Miles actually didn’t have an ulterior motive. He didn’t have a scheme or a plan to trick her into getting naked or trying to tease her into having sex with him. He actually did like the idea of soaking in a crystal clear pool at the end of the night under the stars. They could talk if she wanted to, or they could just admire the view quietly. He wanted to have something to give her, a memory that was calm and peaceful since their lives were going to be anything but that when they got home. So he was pleased to hear that she didn’t mind the idea of joining him tonight. ”What makes you so sure I even packed one?” A sly grin spread over his face. Then again, if she had other ideas he wouldn’t say no to her. As they began moving towards the steps that lead up to his apartment, Miles chuckled at her leaning in and giving a playful shrug at her words.
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“A Birthday suit is still a suit…” he teased her back, letting his thumb rub lightly over the back of her hand realizing that he was holding it instead of just escorting her out of the car. He hadn’t realized that she hadn’t released it after he helped her out. That she had instead snaked her fingers between his. It was an odd realization, as he thought he would pull away. Thought that he would not want to hold her hand like this as that was something that couples did. Escorting her was one thing, helping her out of and into a car was just gentlemanly to do. But walking together and holding hands felt different. Perhaps it was the alcohol that had dulled his senses though Miles didn’t feel like he was that impaired, or perhaps it was something else. Either way, the sensation wasn’t an unwelcome one so for the time being considering all the stress they had gone through tonight and would in the future, Miles just simply held her hand gently. “I will tell you Larisa…” He whispered as the pair of them made it to the door of his apartment villa hand in hand the entire way. “If you get me hard in my pool… I’m going to have to do something about it.” Miles chuckled at her, saying this as if he was trying to warn her, though it was meant as a tease. A playful joke more than anything else. She could come out in a sweater and baggy pants at this point that did nothing for her figure at all and he imagined that he’d still get hard up for the woman. Once the door was unlocked, Miles quietly entered the villa, his Italian home away from home in a way and flicked on a few lights so it wasn’t too dark for them to see. He stopped at the master bedroom suite and let the gentle grip on her hand loosen. “I’ll meet you outside then.” He said quietly, letting her have the privacy of the bedroom to change into a suit or just to take her dress off while he made his way downstairs. Miles didn’t want to crowd her, didn’t want to impose himself on her after the stress of the evening
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. He would certainly stay if she so asked but the last thing that he wanted to do was make her feel uncomfortable. Tonight would be about comfort and peace and calm. At least, as much as it could be. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 07:41 AM
A birthday suit is still a suit… She chuckled lightly at his words still hand in hand together as they walked towards the Villa, it didn't seem strange to her holding his hand, somehow it felt right to be able to do this with him at least for now, she didn't know what would happen when they got home if they had a future past what this weekend was, but she wanted to truly try and enjoy the remainder of the weekend with him, when they got home she didn't know what would happen, he expressed already he wasn't after a relationship so if all she got was this weekend, then she intended to go out on a high note…even if the thought of never having him again like she did this weekend pained her greatly she wouldn't let it show. I will tell you Larisa… His dark whisper In her ear already had her chuckling quietly under her breath before she even knew what he was going to say, and when he did eventually finish that sentence she laughed brightly again peeking round to him with that same playful glint in her ear. " What makes you so sure that wasn't what I was going for anywhere Mr King?.." she teased sending a playful wink his way , they entered the villa and she gazed around at its glorious surroundings bathed in the soft light, she felt sadness run through her then, she was truly going to miss being here, she had loved it…every second of it.
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I'll meet you outside then… she released his hand nodding towards him . " I won't be long, just need to get myself sorted a little first…" she said giving him a small smile before she made her way back up to that master suite, stepping In she pulled the door up but she didn't close it completely, her eyes gazed towards that bed a soft expression coming against her features her hand running over the sheets lightly and thoughtfully thinking of them spending the night together the night before, wrapped in his arms, she wondered if he would want it again tonight.. she hoped so, it pained her to think when they got home they might not have that again, a frown edging against her face before she quickly shook it away, now wasn't the time to think about tomorrow…tonight she planned on just focusing on them, she wanted to end the weekend on a high note, she wanted to give him more reason to want her…to need her…like she hoped he already did.. Her hands pulled that dress of sliding it delicately off her frame grabbing a hanger so she could hang it up , headed into the bathroom she went about removing some of that make up she didn't need it smudging all over her face when she got in after all! Her face finally clear she gazed at her self, her lips still stained a little from the lipstick she wore, it reminded her of his own stained lips from the kiss….the kiss, her fingers roamed over her lips softly it felt so different to any other kiss they had shared, the tenderness and care in it, pulling herself away from the mirror she allowed her hands to come up to release that clip so all her hair fell down in soft waves behind her head, stepping back into the bedroom she rummaged around in her bag pulling out the white bikini she had brought, removing that underwear she had brought she tugged on the white briefs which fit snug around her waist before putting on the starless top which was tied in the middle the string dangling down to almost her belly button, it wasn't a fancy
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bikini…and a part of her wondered if it was what he expected…would he be disappointed? Jesus christ Larisa its a damn bikini! she berated herself. She grabbed a towel wrapping it around herself to cover her up whilst she went to the pool she knew they weren't expecting anyone showing up but it was more just as a Incase basis, slipping on a pair of open sandals she made her way down to the pool about to make her way out before she spotted him already in that pool, his upper body was basked in the moonlight, he looked so glorious in that pool his back to her as he gazed out to the views in front of the pool, her heart lurched in her chest and she found she had to take a moment to simply breath right again, would this really be there last night together like this? She wasn't sure…she hoped not, because she was suddenly coming to the realisation she didn't want to be without this man, and the prospect that she would have to be scared her. Taking a deep breath she finally stepped outside, the warmth of the air whipped around her blowing those wavy locks of her shoulder. " It's so beautiful at night out here…" she commented her voice was soft perhaps just letting him know she was there, slipping her sandals of she left them by the side pulling that towel of revealing that bikini to him if he was even looking at her she wasn't sure, before she made her way to the pool moving to sit down on the edge dipping her feet in the water surprisingly warm which she was grateful for simply taking a moment to enjoy the ambience around her, her body tilting back a little so she could gaze at the stars above her, god it really was perfect here…
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 08:39 AM
”I won’t be long, just need to get myself sorted a little first…” Miles merely nodded at her, letting her hand slip from his and the door to the bedroom close. He stood there for a moment, recognizing that it wasn’t completely shut and if he so wanted to he could easily just push it open and go in. But he didn’t. He just stood there staring at the door as if it was a barrier he couldn’t breach. It took him a moment, perhaps a full minute before he moved away, heading towards the guest room where he knew he had some spare clothes stashed away just in the off chance he’d need them. He had visited this villa before, before the renovations had been completely finished, and had stayed in the guest room for a night since the master suite had been freshly painted and stained and required a little more time to be aired out completely. His shoes were gently taken off, and Miles slowly removed the vest of his tux and then the dress shirt. He laid it, along with his jacket and tie on the twin bed that had been placed there. His mind was buzzing and he felt like he couldn’t get a straight coherent thought. He didn’t even recognize that he’d gotten fully undressed and put his swim suit on to be decent for her until a solid few minutes after he found himself standing in that room as if waiting for something to happen. What is wrong with me?
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The patio that he stepped out on was bathed in cool moonlight, setting down a pair of thick plush towels for the pair of them just in case on an outdoor table nearby. Miles wasted no time stepping into the water. It was warm and relaxing and the view was spectacular. It wasn’t a large pool but it was enough to relax in for a while, the water gently spilling over the side in an illusionary way to give the appearance you could swim right off the edge. Down below the town glowed a soft gentle gold, but Miles had his head tilted skyward. The stars were bright and glittering despite the light pollution below. The moon was brilliant and there wasn’t a cloud to be seen for miles around. It was peaceful and quiet. And it let Miles dig deep into his head to try and untangle the thoughts he was having. He didn’t do relationships. At least, not anymore. Miles didn’t think he could open himself up like that to anyone ever again. His mind drifted to Melody for a moment, the soft smiles and playful jokes she made. The way her hair framed her face and how she never let him get away with anything. At least not without saying something about it. But Miles didn’t feel anything when he thought of her. Except for anger and contempt. She had lied to him. Lied and said she was single, that she wanted to be with Miles. That she didn’t care about his fortune. And it was all a lie.
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Did I ever love her? He thought as he gazed at the stars, almost asking some higher power to answer it for him. Give him the solution to a problem he didn’t know he had. Miles felt nothing when he thought of her. He thought he should, which was the issue. He was going to ask her to marry him at one point. Was going to settle with someone that he thought truly cared for him and not just his wallet. She was smart, funny and beautiful. I’ve seen better, but it certainly isn’t a terrible view… Larisa’s voice came through his thoughts and everything blonde was whisked away like sand in the wind. Instead his mind went to the first time he saw her, standing in his lobby just over a week ago waiting for her interview with him. How she’d been looking out the window at the city that stretched out in front of her. How he’d been flirty with her and she’d tossed it right back to him. A soft smile came to his face, remembering how it had taken him back hearing someone challenge him like that. Who came with a fire that they weren’t afraid to use with him. The longer he thought about the dark haired woman changing in his villa, the brighter his night became. The softer his thoughts were. The more he wanted this weekend to never end.
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His hand quietly rose out of the water and he stared at it like some foreign thing, flexing his fingers as if he was looking for something. It felt so empty, so cold. He was getting used to having Larisa around, with having her take up space in his head. With having her take up residency in his heart. It felt disappointing when she wasn’t in the room, when he wasn’t holding her close to him. I don’t do relationships Larisa. Miles sighed heavily, his own words haunting him. He had said it to keep himself safe. To keep her safe. He didn’t think he could ever do a relationship again. Not after what had happened. Him being in a relationship felt like a curse to everyone around him and the people he cared about. Miles found himself wondering though, if all that was true. If he could try again. Almost on cue with his thoughts, a streak of white dazzled across the sky in a speeding dash of light that was there one moment and gone the next. Miles didn’t necessarily register to the idea of wishing on stars, and right now it wasn’t like he thought he deserved it, but he couldn’t help but wonder. ”It’s so beautiful at night out here…” His head turned and Miles watched the beautiful dark haired woman walk up in her towel, stripping it off before sitting on the edge of the pool with her feet dangling in the crystal clear water. She was a vision in that white bikini, and Miles smiled softly at her.
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“It just got more lovely now that you’ve joined me.” As hopelessly romantic as it sounded, Miles meant every word. The night sky seemed to flush and quiet just at the sight of her. She was the brightest star tonight, and Miles was mesmerized. He wanted nothing more than to freeze this moment in time and memorize it. Carve it into his mind so it could never be lost. @Amari The view and Miles' swimsuit
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 09:03 AM
It's just got more lovely now you've joined me… Those words hit her hard her breath catching in her throat before she tilted her head down to look towards him sitting in that water, now he was facing her she could see his bare chest on display the way he was looking at her like she was the most important person around, like she was all that mattered and it brought more confusion in her, he had said he didn't want a relationship, yet he was giving her every damn sign that maybe he did…perhaps he was just scared…he got hurt Larisa…she hurt him thinking of Melody made those brows twitch as if threatening to pull into a frown, she hated her for what she had done to this man, for making him feel the way he did, he didn't deserve that despite what he might think about himself. " Always know just what to say huh?..." she teased a small smile on her face before her hands clutched the side of the pool her body gliding forward before she carefully slide her body into the warm water, it felt glorious, a lot warmer than she expected as she wasted no time in coming over to where he was her arms coming up to lean against the edge of the pool, her head coming up to rest against those arms as she gazed down to the beautiful sight before her, the way the homes were basking in that glorious auburn hue, that mauve hue silhouetting that glorious mountain range which was glowing just a bit from the lights around it, but none of that concealed the beautiful sky, the stars sparkling above, thinking in sizeable numbers, the ocean below her, the waves just visible lapping against the shore line. " Now This sure beats those mediocre views outside your tower block…wouldn't you agree?..." she teased though her eyes hadn't moved from the view around her, she didn't think she could not yet anyway, she was simply basking in the city that held her heart and how wonderful it truly was, it hurt her heart to know she was going to be going home tomorrow, not just because she was sad to l
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eave here, but because she was sad to go home, and to not to share in those glorious moments with him. She finally turned her head from the view to move to the man beside her, the tail ends of her hair was dragging in the water the ends becoming wet and flat against the other waves and curls of her hair in the upper portion of her hair. " Thank you Miles, for bringing me along, I can't tell you how happy this weekend had made me…" she whispered in her voice full of tenderness and sincerity demonstrating just how much she had indeed enjoyed this weekend, with him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 09:58 AM
He didn’t answer her, letting her have that teasing remark. He couldn’t exactly help the words that came out sometimes. And if they sounded like just the right ones to say, then who was he to argue? In reality, he did find her radiant in that tiny white bikini, and as she lowered herself into the water, he shifted to allow her space to come in. There was a long bench that stretched one side of the pool as a place to sit and relax that Miles was currently seated on. Under the water his legs were crossed, his ankle hanging casually over his knee. His bathing suit was pretty typical. Black with white trim, shorts that were neither too tight nor too baggy and short up to his upper thigh. ”Now This sure beats those mediocre views outside your tower block… wouldn’t you agree?” Miles couldn’t help but laugh at her. He had been thinking about that day, about how she had teased him and had been unimpressed by the view from his office, and here she was saying it again. His eyes took her in as she gazed out and around the place. Everything felt right. Like he had been waiting for an answer and it finally was there right in front of him. He just had to be brave enough to take it. Which at the moment, Miles wasn’t sure he was. “That, I can agree with you on.” He said simply, keeping his voice low almost like he didn’t want to disturb the peace and tranquility that the night brought to them. Miles watched as she made her way closer to him, took in the soft waves that she made with her movements and how her hair dragged along the surface of the water. When she turned and thanked him, Miles could only smile softly in return.
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“Thank you for accompanying me Larisa. I don’t think I could have handled tonight without you.” Miles meant that. He didn’t know if he could have dealt with attending the Gala alone, dealing with the reporters who would have asked him about his mother, how he was coping, what he was doing, how he was going to host and because he had a date he had someone else to focus on. Someone that could be his distraction from the constant condolences and wishes of kindness he received all night. It had helped get him through the evening, even allowed him to get lost in being with someone. Being with her. “Larisa…” He started slowly, not sure if he wanted to start a conversation like this or not, but feeling like the question was eating away at him to ask. “I don’t… I don’t think I deserve you… or whatever this is that we have…. I’ve messed up your home life so horribly that I would understand if… but…” Miles looked away from her a moment, his brows furrowed as he tried to come up with the words. He still wasn’t sure if this was something he could even do. If this was something that he should even want. If he should even deserve. The only thing he knew for certain, was that he enjoyed having her close. He felt far more complete with her near versus far from him. And he didn’t want that to stop. “I know we said we would try… whatever this is… I guess… I just want to make sure you’re sure... I don't want to cause you anymore pain than I already have...” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 10:21 AM
That I can agree with you on… She laughed brighter then, her smile absolutely radiant in the soft ambient light around them, she could of teased him more could of gone on a lot more about those mediocre views outside that office but she simply didn't want to, instead she moved herself so she could perch herself on that bench beside him, her eyes watching those stars that twinkled with insane brightness above their heads, it was probably the most romantic place she had ever been, with probably the most romantic man she had ever had the pleasure of gracing her presence, she trust felt so lucky to be here, and basking under those stars nothing else truly mattered, at least not for now. " You don't need to thank me Miles, it was fun , I enjoyed myself, I'm just sad we didn't get to enjoy it more without someone ruining it…" she whispered sadly, that was truly the only thing she had wished was different, how she would of loved to of been twirled around that dance floor more, to of drank more to of laughed with him as they enjoyed each others company without the worry of the others around them, but that wasn't meant to be, and that upset her more then anything, that they didn't get to enjoy the night as they intended Let's just forget about my jealous rage during the event… she thought to herself deciding to keep that piece of information to herself, not even knowing if he had noticed which frankly she was grateful for, she didn't want to have to tell him what a idiot she was Larisa…. Her eyes which had turned back to the stars soon returned to him as she heard the nervousness in his tone, the almost worry to say much more, she twisted her body round so she could face him, was this when he would tell her this was all fun? That he had enjoyed it but this was as far as it was going to go? She felt her own nerves roll through her then at the reality of what she thought was coming " Yes Miles?..." she responded her own hesitation in her words worried for what he
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might say , what he started saying had her brows pinching together, her heart started to hum that little bit quicker in her chest as he mentioned her home life she frowned more. " You didn't mess that up, it was messed up long before I met you…" she whispered, wanting him to know at least that part wasn't his fault, sure things were going to be difficult for her to go home to, now she was sure Connor knew the truth If he had cared to take notice, though something told her he would considering where he knew she was. I know we said we would try…what this is…I guess….I Just want to make sure you're sure…I don't want to cause you anymore pain then I already have " Miles King you stop that right now…" she berated him almost instantly, turning her hand rose from the pool, soft delicate droplets of water dripped down her hand before she clasped it to his cheek making him turn so he could look at her. " You have never nor have you ever caused me any pain, any pain or upset I have felt has been from the people around us who apparently can't learn when to give you a break…" she whispered her fingers gently tracing across his cheek. " I meant what I said Miles…I've never felt more alive then when I'm with you, you make me feel safe , you make me feel wanted and cared for, you've brought a joy to me I haven't experienced for so long and I…I don't want to let that go, I don't want to let you go…" she whispered those fingers moving to gently go over his Jaw. " I don't know where this might go, but I want to find out, I've never felt happier than I do right now, and I don't want to go home and act like this didn't happen, I don't want that …I want you Miles, I just want you…and what ever Bullshit comes with it, we can face it, and deal with it...together" she whispered her face soft showing her tenderness for him then. " If that's what you want...just tell me what you want Miles " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 11:05 AM
He wasn’t even sure his words were making sense. It irritated him that he couldn’t figure out the right words to say, that they just weren’t coming to him like he thought they should. The answer was right there but it might as well have been written in a language no one spoke anymore. Best he could do was what he said, and even then that didn’t feel like enough. It didn’t feel like he was giving the right answer to her that she deserved to have. ”Miles King you stop that right now.” The shock on his face was clear when he felt her hand pull his face to look at her. His eyebrows raised high and his eyes stared at her as she started berating him. It wasn’t like this was the first time he’d heard her raise her voice at him but it wasn’t something he was expecting this time around. He’d pissed her off before, and pressed further than he should have, but this was not anger. It was scolding, like he was some kind of child. Her words washed over him and Miles remained silent the whole time, letting her whisper and force her feelings out at him.
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I make her feel safe? Feel wanted and cared for? She should have always felt that way…not just from me… Miles thought in his silence, feeling a bubbling anger deep in his gut at the idea that Connor couldn’t have achieved even that barest of minimum. It was infuriating, that someone as wonderful as her. Someone as beautiful and kind, as smart and reliable as she was could have been saddled with someone like him this whole time and not been allowed to be cherished like she should have been from the start. As her grip on his face softened, her words got gentler and Miles leaned in to listen to her closer. ”I don’t want to let that go, I don’t want to let you go….I want you Miles, I just want you….” His heart pounded in his chest listening to her. Miles kept his eyes on hers, not daring to let his gaze falter away from those beautiful blue eyes she had. Under the water, his hands moved on their own, coming forward to slip around her waist. It was like they needed to be there, they desired to touch her, to hold her while she spoke. His fingers fell sweetly around her hips and waist, gliding up her back as she continued until they felt the string of her bikini. He wouldn’t remove it, that wasn’t his goal it seemed. Though he did pause momentarily just to hold her close.
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”Just tell me what you want Miles.” “Isn’t it obvious?” Miles asked her, his voice quiet as he searched her eyes. “It’s not about what I want…” He didn’t even know if she heard him. Couldn’t have cared if the words made sense. Miles leaned forward, letting his forehead fall quietly against hers and closing his eyes in reverence of her. His arms held her close, bringing her closer to him and nearly wanting her on top of him in the process. In a soft whisper, a quiet smile on his face he gently finished the thought he had wanted to say before. ”I Need You…. Just you. Whatever this is between us, I don’t want to give it up either...I can't.” Miles let the words hang for a moment, wanting nothing more than to embrace her like this for the rest of the night. Well, that wasn’t exactly true; he wouldn’t mind pulling her from this pool and christening every surface in that villa with her alluring sounds and delicious moans. Starting here in this pool, and the idea of bending her over that edge so she was singing to the damn world came to mind. A soft smile rose on his face, a little cocky in a way as he let a quiet chuckle roll out of him. “Do you make it a habit to berate your boss as often as you do? Seems like bad business practice…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 12:15 PM
She felt the way his fingers dance over her hip and over her back, the way his fingers traced up her spine so tenderly, his touch somehow felt different tonight she didn't understand why , why they seemed closer tonight but something felt like it had clicked between them, she sighed as their bodies grew closer together and she was grateful for it, because she had wanted to do this all night, she had wanted to be wrapped up in his embrace enjoying his contact, enjoying time for them not like she hadn't had enough of it the last few days but it seemed she still wasn't satisfied and was more than happy to get more. Isn't it obvious?... His words hit her and she felt that knot form In her throat again her eyes searching his for any trace of what he might say to her next, her hand that was toying with his jaw moved to clench his neck tenderly bringing his face closer to hers, her breath colliding with his with how close they were. I need you….just you…whatever this is between us..I don't want to give up either… I can't The emotions that rushed through her then were almost enough to bring her to tears, to hear that he did indeed want her the same way she wanted him, she felt elated then to know that he wanted her as much as she wanted him, the signs were all there for her to see, and deep down she figured he felt this way about her, but to hear him say it brought a new found happiness that she couldn't explain, the smile that rose on his face showed a cockiness that she had grown to love and that chuckle that rolled out of him had her grinning in anticipation for what he was going to say. Do you make it a habit to berate your boss as often as you do?...seems like bad business practise She laughed brightly then, her eyes shimmering with perhaps those happy tears she was fighting off. " Oh i dunno, I certainly haven't heard any complaints of him as of late, so I would have to assume he quiet likes it….all though…" her voice dropped a bit then, her arms mo
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ving to wrap around his neck her body moving more so she was more positioned on his Lap then of it, her face close to his there lips almost touching as she spoke, each word causing there lips to brush together teasingly " I'm sure if he truly felt it was a problem he would consider the appropriate ways to deal with me…wouldn't you agree Mr King?..." her voice was laced with passion then, a desire for a man that she had contained all evening and it seemed she no longer could, his words had made it truly to irresistible to resist him anymore, she pressed her lips to his a gentle hum entering their mouths, and this time no one was there to stop it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 01:37 PM
The way she moved had him sit very still, just so she wouldn’t slip and she could get herself comfortable. His leg shifted so both feet were on the bottom of the pool and his hands guided her gently onto his lap so her legs were off to the one side of him while she sat comfortably in the center. “I’m sure… I could come up with some disciplinary action if necessary… Ms. Bechtel.” It was all he got the chance to say to her. As next he knew she was pressing into his lips and the world slipped away. It was tender and passionate, and Miles fought with the words that danced in his head. The ones telling him he didn’t deserve this. He didn’t earn it. It wasn’t his. She wasn’t his. But, she’s right here… and she kissed me… she wants me.. The affirmation was something he needed. Something his head had to figure the hell out on its own. He could see the tears that welled in her eyes, shimmering at him just waiting to fall. At first he thought perhaps that he’d done this wrong, that he was making her cry and upset, but every negative thing he came up with was whisked away against those lips of hers. So Miles did the only thing that felt right to do. His hands held her rear and her back while he pressed forward into her. The reaction she had on him was toxic in a way, addictive and unyielding. This woman had a grasp over him that no other did, and the part that was most surprising was that he let her. There was a groan in his throat, needing this. She was all that he wanted, all that he needed in the world.
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As much as he hated the idea, he let his lips leave hers and he gasped gently against her lips a moment. Unable to stop himself, because his lips felt empty without her touch, Miles quietly laid kisses down her neck starting at her jaw and working his way down to the marks that were slowly beginning to fade on her skin. He made no intent to remake them, at least not yet, merely letting his lips glide over her skin and to kiss her softly. “The problem though… is I’m sure any kind of action I enact… You’ll Like...” he chuckled softly against her neck, his voice was whispered and deep, husky and dark as the night around them. For a moment, he just wanted this. Just holding her tenderly against him. Letting his lips hang off her shoulder while his fingers rubbed her back. Miles just wanted this to be real. He didn’t want to be played again. To be hurt like he was before. Let this be real… please… it was a prayer he was begging for in his head. Something he didn’t think he deserved but desperately wanted. “You’ll have to remain professional, you know, at the office.” He teased her, letting his lips continue to plant kisses on the exposed portions of her. Slowly making his way to the waterline where her chest was hidden by the water. “I can’t exactly fuck you over my desk every day… I’d never get any work done.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 02:40 PM
The words he spoke was lost on her, honestly she barely heard what he said, all she cared about was showing the man she meant what she said, that she did want this, that she wanted him, that she had no intention or hurting him, she wanted him to believe that, but she knew that would take time, these things wouldn't happen over night she knew that, but she would give every second she had to make this man realise just how much she cared about him, and how she wasn't like the other woman how she wasn't lying about her life…and she would prove her commitment to him the instant they got back, she would end it with Connor…she would show him how much she wanted to be his. Her fingers toyed with his hair, running those wet fingertips through the strands of his hair dampening those soft strands without a care in the world as there lips locked beneath that beautiful starry sky, it was like something out of those damn romance novels she had read once, only this wasn't fiction this was real , this was a fairy tale but it was hers, and she didn't want to let it go, she wouldn't let it go…she wanted this and knowing he did to, she had every intention on proving to him that she could be trusted with his heart. His lips were soon leaving hers and she couldn't help the way she chased after them, wanting him back not ready to let go of him just yet, but those lips soon moved down her Jaw and to her neck, a soft contented sigh leaving her mouth to feel his lips causing those soft tingles she loved so much against her skin trouble is though any kind of punishment I enact your like she chuckled darling then her fingers pulling through his hair encouraging him to continue with those kisses he was peppering over her flesh. " Hmm you can't possibly know that without trialing some first Miles…" she whispered playfully, his dark words sending those delightful shivers down her spine that she loved so much, the ones she craved the ones she needed so desperately from him, his next wor
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ds caused a mischievous grin to spread against her lips those hands continuing to pull through his hair. " Hmm…but that sounds like your not against test driving that Big impressive desk of yours, we have to at least try it out one day, I'd love to see how much it could withstand, see if its worth all that money I'm sure you paid for it…" she whispered her mouth coming down to kiss the top of his head. " I've been dreaming about you bending me over that desk Miles…you wouldn't want to disappoint me now would you?.." she whispered hungrily down to him, wanting nothing more than to bring his face back to hers so she could kiss him again that overwhelming desire for him growing increasingly stronger by the minute. " I hope your office is sound proof…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 03:56 PM
Miles couldn’t help the soft groan that rolled from his throat over her shoulder. He loved how she played with his hair, pulling it gently and tickling the back of his neck. It woke him up in more ways than one. His body burned the longer he held her against him. His ears tingled with her whispered demands, as playful as they were. That pulled a little more on his face listening to her. He could hear the want in her voice, how much she craved him, and how much her body was aching for his. Miles could damn near feel the shiver that went through her and it was a rush he didn’t think he’d ever get over. “I’m not against it…” He whispered against her neck, his teeth sliding and pulling against her skin. His fingers dug into her skin at her back while his other hand slid itself between the bottoms of her swimsuit so he could effectively palm her ass. The breath that escaped his lips was hot on her, while he tried to control the urge to play with her. ”I’ve been dreaming about you bending me over that desk Miles…” “Have you?” He nearly purred, feeling the blood in his body rush in excitement to his groin. God if that wasn’t the hottest thing she’d said yet tonight. They had barely established that they wanted to be together and Miles was on the verge of considering rendering her unable to walk or stand for the next month. He started imagining taking her for a lunch break, bending her over that dark wood desk and taking her from behind. Holding those arms over her back for leverage and ready to buy a new damn desk if he broke it. Calm down man… Miles begged himself, wanting nothing more than to get his desk flown in right now so he could fuck her tonight just like that.
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”I hope your office is sound proof…” Miles let out a low rolling groan, his swim trunks becoming a bit too tight the longer she sat on his lap and the more she spoke. The hand that had been gripping her back, slid up to her neck. His fingers wrapped around the back of her neck gently at first but becoming firmer as the moments ticked by. When he had a good enough grip on her, Miles started adding some weight to that grasp. Pulling steadily to force her downward. He needed her to feel exactly what she was doing to him. When her face got close enough his pull downward instead pulled her lips against his. There was an intensity there and a passion that burned. She had been playing with fire and god did he desire her for it. The moan that purred on her lips was followed by that invading tongue, wanting nothing more than to take her pretty mouth and the teasing words she said. Just to drive the damn point home, Miles shifted his hips under the water. An attempt perhaps to readjust himself but it also pressed that protruding bulge against her. His eyes were dark pools, dilated pupils enjoying every sound and every movement she made. “It isn’t… so you’ll need to learn to be quiet Agnellino...” He growled softly against her lips when he pulled away, letting her chase him. Letting her plead to return to her. “Or I might have to gag you to keep you quiet.” This was their last night in an Italian paradise for a while; might as well go out with a bang... @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 08:57 PM
Have you?... The nearest purr he released with the clear excitement he felt at her words nearly had her chuckling, oh god she truly had meant what she said, gazing at that large dark wooded desk, she had indeed imagined him taking her there, at least once or twice it seemed the perfect height to do it, and thinking about it was doing her no favours, her own need and wanting was bundle even harder to the surface and she wasn't just wet from the pool water anymore…and feeling Miles shifting she just knew she was getting to him to snd she would never be able to explain the sense of pride they gave her, to know how affected by her he was. "Hmm I have…especially when I'm wearing one of my dresses, so easy to access me then right? Just push that dress and whip my pants down, though…maybe for ease one day I'll come without any…" she whispered on top of his head, oh she knew what she was doing, she knew shenwas playing with fire but she simply couldn't stop herself she wanted this man more then she had ever, and feeling his hands groping her ass jist had her hungrier for me. She involuntarily shivered when his deep firm fingers ran up her back to his beck, feeling them wrapping sound it so eagerly caused the smallest of moans to leave her lips especially when he pushed her down and she could feel exactly what she had done to him, that protruding buldge right there in his shorts which made her whimper instantly, then suddenly their lips crashed together she groaned with hunger her hands rolling up his chest to grasp at his neck as she matched his fire with one of her own, her tongue thrashing along with his coiling and wrapping around his own as her hips pushed down harder against him, or as hard as she could giving they was in a pool which made it slightly more difficult to be as firm as she might like. It isn't your need to learn to be quiet Agnellino … She released a soft moan against his lips feeling that thick bulge pushing into her covered bikini botto
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ms her body yearning to have him once again, to have him make her feel what she did every time they seemed to come together. " Me? Be quiet? I feel that Is asking to much, you make me feel to fucking good to be quiet about it.." she practically against his lips her teeth unable to stop the way it playfully bit on his bottom lip tugging it out just a bit before her tongue rolled over the flesh. or I might have to gag you to keep you quiet… " Hmm…what would you use to Gag me Miles? I hope its a Good Gag , because I can never keep myself quiet around you, you do things to me no one else has I hope you know that, I crave you so badly even now i want you to take me inside and bend me over that bed and show me how much you want me.." she growled against his lips. . @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 09:43 PM
”I have… especially when I’m wearing one of my dresses, so easy to access me then right?” For the love of god woman.. Here Miles was attempting to get the image of her bent over his desk out of his head, and for the life of him she would not let it slip away. Merely bringing up more tempting and tantalizing scenarios for him to drool over. He hummed softly, enjoying the mental image that came to mind, especially if she made good on her promise to come to the office without underwear on at all. It was all he could think about when he silenced her against his lips. That length twitching excitedly against the neoprene fabric that held it against its will. ”What would you use to Gag me Miles? I hope it’s a good gag…” Oh how Miles just wanted to show her. What better way to let her experience exactly what he was talking about? Then by giving it to her here and now. The way she demanded his attention, commanded what she wanted was a bit of a turn on for him, but Miles did things in his own time. He’d take her, just like he had that morning and for the remainder of the night if he really was so inclined. “I think you’ll be pleased with it.” He breathed, his lips curling at the gentle tug to his bottom lip she pulled at. With very little warning, Miles stood up in the pool. The hand on her rear shifted enough to allow her to straddle him much easier, guiding one leg to each side of him before coming to rest underneath her again. Holding her tight, pressing that firm mound against her once he had her settled in his arms. Miles let his hips gyrate under the water against her while that hand pressed her firmly into him. “Let's go Larisa…” He growled gently against her, taking a few steps forward so he could make his way to the steps of the pool. Each movement was purposeful, dragging her through the water of the pool. “Seems my naughty little lamb needs to be taught what happens when you tease the big bad wolf…” He said with a sinis... (edited)
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sterly wicked grin on his face. While he contemplated the idea of turning her around and taking her right off the edge of the pool, Miles didn’t want to risk waking the whole bloody town below with her moans. They weren’t for anyone else’s ears anyway. They belonged to him now and he wasn’t about to share them. As he slowly stepped out of that pool and let the cool air dance over their moist skin, Miles held her tight, not giving any indication that he was going to put her down any time soon. Instead as he made his way back inside, he let his teeth play at the ties to her bikini top, tugging and pulling on the teasing thing to loosen and remove it. He also had to pay attention to where he was going, so it would be more difficult for him to remove the damn thing, groaning irritably at how tight the little strings held fast to themselves. (edited)
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 10:02 PM
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 10:28 PM
I think you'll be pleased with it… "Oh i-..." she gasped as suddenly he was lifting up from that pool her arms quickly circling his neck to hold her self steady not expecting him to suddenly lift them up like she did , her legs instantly wrapped around his waist as he lifted her up her hand moving to thread through his hair a small grin coming against her face. " I'd like it huh? What makes you so sure?..." she whispered against his hair as he carefully carried her through that pool feeling the water droplets running down her spine from the wet strands of her hair, she felt him press her against his body the way she felt that bulge more obvious between her thighs had her whimpering, god did he have any idea how much she turned him on? Let's go larisa… the dark commanding tone to his voice had a small shudder run down that spine of hers, god his voice when it was so needy and wanting like this was simply breathtaking, it had ever single inch of crying out to be touched and kissed by him, crying out for attention, attention she knew he was more than capable of giving to her. Seems my naughty little lamb needs to be taught what happens when you tease the big bad wolf?. She grinned at his words , her arms clutching him that bit tighter as he started to lift from the pool, the water rushed of her frame only leaving small droplets of water against her skin. " Is he going to huff and puff and blow my house down Miles?..." she teased unable to stop the wide grin on her face, oh it seemed she was in a teasing mood tonight, she couldn't help her self seeming to enjoy the way it got him more riled up for her, something she wanted him to always feel for her, only her…as he struggled to untie that string around her breasts where the bikini was tied together she bit her bottom lip contemplating if only for a moment if she should say anything or not, but it seemed she was just in one of those words tonight. " Are you struggling, Miles? Would you like me to do it?..
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" she whispered into his hair a quiet chuckle vibrating against his cheek as he stepped more into that bedroom, oh she just knew she was going to pay for this, but somehow she was looking forward to it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 10:50 PM
”Is he going to huff and puff and blow my house down Miles?” “Something like that…” He responded in a quiet chuckle, dropping the strings of her top for a moment before his lips came back to her skin and pulled softly at them again. The man was determined to get the top off himself, and nothing was going to prevent him from that. His eyes glanced to the bedroom and he stopped just shy of the end of the bed, with it’s fresh linens in white and cream. His breath came in thick hot huffs and the more he seemed to tug at the damn thing, the tighter those strings got. It was infuriating, something so small and so easy to remove normally was putting up such a god damned fight now. ”Are you struggling, Miles? Would you like me to do it?” “No.” His voice kept that dark tone, deciding enough was enough and the damn thing had to go. The gnarl in his voice that laced that singular word was more primally charged and irritated at the miniscule scrap of fabric than anything else. “I will just buy you a new one...” With her legs wrapped around his waist he was confident enough that he could move his other arm from under her rear end. Sliding his arm out her hips would naturally press further into him, a sensation he certainly wasn’t opposed to. Pulling his head back a moment, his hand replaced where his teeth were while his other arm held her back steady. Miles took hold of the center loops, threading the strings through his fingers before holding tight and pulling hard against the seams of the fabric. All it took was one good pull, one good snap, for that string to break into two at the weak point of the knot that had tied it. Grinning, satisfied that the fabric wouldn’t stay further and be in the way, Miles let her top slide off and onto the floor, tossing the broken string unceremoniously there along with it. His arm returned to her rear to keep her steady, while that grinning smile came forward to greet her breasts again. Miles dragged his lips over each mound of fles
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h, playing with his tongue over the sensitive pink buttons of each one. His teeth would come next, just to pinch at them, pulling them tenderly so they would stand erect for him. All the while he held her in his arms, looking up to see her face and daring her to berate him for ruining her swimsuit. That wasn’t the only thing he’d be ruining tonight, he was quite sure of that. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 11:09 PM
No… His voice continued to have that dark tone to it as he seemed to continue to fiddle with that string, she could hear the frustration in it and it just caused a bigger grin to spread against her face, hearing that wanting tone so recognisable as he spoke was like music to her ears, she always wanted to hear that voice for her, only her if she had her way, those fingers danced through the slightly dampened hair on his head. " Hmm are you sure?.." she teased again before his next warning words came out and a shattered breath left her throat at the promise he seemed to be delivering to her then, he was intent on getting that thing of it seemed by any means necessarily, she felt his hand glide away from her rear to come to the front her body dropping just a bit to fall against his frame a little harder making that bulge between his legs more apparent, the smallest of moans leaving her to feel him there showing just how much she needed him, before suddenly the tightness of her bikini top grew ever tighter and the sound of fabric ripping hit her ears before suddenly that bikini top was no longer secured against her chest, instead it was floating down to the floor the now broken string that had secured it soon following. " That was my favourite Bikini ill h- Ahh…" her words soon became distorted as his mouth found the flesh of her breasts, those experienced lips rolling over her soft mounds before he found her small pink moulds, his tongue rolling over each one with precision causing a small groan to leave her lips especially when his teeth joined the party tugging at the mounds the small bundles soon becoming erect for him as small whimpers of enjoyment left her lips. " I-I've…wanted you like this all night D-o you know that? " she spoke her voice soft yet filled with the need for him, that deep dark tone she now displayed showing him just how much she needed him, one hand moving to really rug through his hair to drag him against her breast more, her head til
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ting back only a little to push that chest up to meet his waiting mouth more. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 11:25 PM
The indignation in her voice just made him chuckle. He didn’t care. He’d buy her a thousand of them if she wanted him to. Just so he could rip nine hundred and ninety nine of them off of her again. The last thing Miles was in the mood to tolerate was an uncooperative string on an otherwise beautiful bikini top. It was an insignificant obstacle and Miles would buy a damn store to replace it if he had to. Just so he could pleasure her. Just so he could take her in his mouth and taste all of her, make her writhe beneath him unable to think of anything but what he planned to do to her. A gentle moan played at her sensitive skin, feeling those mounds press into his face a little harder with the elegant arch of her back. He wouldn’t release her, not this time. He wanted to play and tease those beautiful mounds at his lips for as long as he wanted to. Let her come undone with his teases, that was perfectly acceptable to him. As carefully as he could, Miles raised one leg so his bent knee could slide onto the end of the bed. He never let go of her, but merely lowered her near nude body onto her back against the soft silken sheets. Only when he was confident that Larisa had landed safely on the comfortable sheets, did he pull away, holding and teasing a nipple in the process before letting it slide out from between his teeth when he got far enough from her. “Probably as much as I’ve needed you Larisa…” He groaned quietly over her skin before he raised his head and looked at her with that hard desire, a heat that was blazing just for her in the abyss of chocolate brown. His arms slowly moved out from behind her, running up and down her sides just to admire the bare skin now available to him. Available to his desperate touch of her. His thumbs played at the edges of her bikini bottoms but he didn’t think ripping those would be as easily done as the top was. That, and it wasn’t necessary. “Turn over.” It wasn’t a request. The tone he gave made it clear that if she didn’t
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flip herself, he’d do it for her. For the moment he was giving her a choice in the matter but his need for her was growing, pressing against his swimwear and his patience would wear thin soon enough if she decided to dawdle. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Mar-23 11:41 PM
Her breath already came out a little harder as he continued to toy those breasts the warmth of his breath combined with the wet confines of his mouth would of had her squirming right there in his arms if she had the capability to do so, she felt him shift felt there bodies rubbing slightly together as he started to lower himself down, her body was carefully lowered back onto those soft sheets behind her, there was no lights on in the room just the bright moon shining in through the balcony doors illuminating their frames in that white glorious aura, a deep groan left her as be tugged back that nipple before it popped out of his mouth . Probably as much as I've needed you Larisa… the heat behind his tone matched the heat she could now see so easily in his eyes as he stared at her, god he looked so handsome stood there bathed in that moonlight, his body shimmering delightfully for her eyes only, this man was glorious, her hand moving to gently go over his chest, she just wanted to touch him even if it was only briefly. Turn over… the hard way in which he said that had that breath pausing in her throat, gazing to his eyes she could see the purpose he held then, and despite her resolve to want to tease him more, make him truly lose control her body simply wouldn't obey, wanting nothing more then to give him exactly what he wanted, knowing that she would in turn be giving exactly what she wanted, she wasted very little time before she pushed her body up a little of the mattress so she could twist her body round now laying on her stomach her breasts pressing into that mattress her head tilted to the side just a little so she could watch him her heart already jittering in her chest for what was to come next…hopefully her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Mar-23 11:57 PM
Miles moved just enough in order to let her turn. While she moved, his hands slid away from her and rested on his own hips. He couldn’t stand the constriction any further, and pulled his wet suit off, letting it fall to the floor in a wet heap with her bikini top. A heavy exhale left his chest, his eyes closing just for a moment to enjoy the freedom he felt. Miles was slowly coming to the realization of just how dangerous Larisa was. The way she moved and the sounds she made urged his body to react even if he himself wanted to refrain. Not that he’d actually given it much of a try to refrain. He took a deep breath in and out again, letting that thick length hang untethered between his legs until she had settled herself onto her front. As much as he would have loved to continue to tease at her breasts the way he was, Miles needed more of her. Carefully, he took his hand and let it fall onto the small curve of her back just above her rear while he crawled gently over top of her. He could see that she was watching, perhaps even hoping for him to do with her as he pleased. The best part was, he intended to. “Good girl…” The words came out in a seductive breathy whisper in her ear. His legs parted on either side of her and he carefully moved her hair so he had unfettered access to her neck and skin of her back. Miles let his legs spread wide so his chest could press against her back and his groin could tease against her backside. His lips came down against the back of her neck, leaving kisses and nipping at her flesh there. For a moment, he thought perhaps she was too quiet, and he groaned softly in her ear before his teeth bit hard against the nape of her neck like he was determined to leave another mark there. Miles could feel the way her skin pulsed in his grasp while his lips sealed around the area. When he did release her again, like before he gave soft kisses to it, praising and tender as if to reward her. Without a word, Miles began moving down her body, kis
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sing and caressing her frame slowly as he went. Letting his lips drag against her shoulder blades and spine, his fingers dance over her ribs and hips and his groin slide over her rear to tease her hidden treasure there. Miles hummed in a satisfied way as he neared the edge of her bikini bottoms, taking the elastic in his teeth and sliding them down as he moved backwards from her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 07:46 AM
She watched with hungry eyes from her position on the bed how he slid those wet trunks of his hips revealing to her exactly how much he wanted her, hungry eyes scanned his frame basked in the moonlight god was gorgeous, every last inch of him and his thick length standing to a attention right there between his legs had her whimpering her body already squirming on the bed and he hadn't even touched her yet, it was if by muscle memory that her body was anticipating what was to come, and she couldn't wait. Her eyes hooded just a little as be started to crawl up onto her body, his hand on her back roaming down the curve of her spine at her biting her bottom lip, god he had no right in looking these sexy, and not just now all the time, if he thought she was dangerous it was nothing compared to what she thought of him, he had her whole body tingling with the slightest touch, just the way he looked at her had her legs quivering, those deep chocolate eyes pierced into her soul every time he looked at her, she was addicted to him, it was that simple. Good girl…. Those two words had her shuddering feeling the weight of him now against her, that thick length pressing against her rear and his hot breath cascading over her lobe had her moaning, only a soft moan for now her hands twitching in those sheets beneath her already, her eyes fluttered closed as those lips found the back of her neck peppering her with soft silent kisses, those tender kisses had small goosebumps already rising on her skin with that deep growl vibrated over her shoulder and then suddenly he bit down on her neck, it was hard causing her to cry out at the sudden sensation, before a deep moan left her at the feeling of his lips sucking next against it, fuck having him mark her like that did something to her, knowing he wanted to mark her, to claim here had that throb between her legs throb just a little bit harder. Her head moved again to watch him as he peppered kisses down her body, ensuring he hit e
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very inch of her flesh, those eyes growing heavier by the minute especially when he got to her bikini pants and started tugging them down with his teeth, she couldn't stop the small breathless chuckle at watching him. " Sembra che il mio lupo abbia fame stasera?.."Seems my wolf is hungry tonight? she whispered darling down to him her eyes unable to leave him wanting to watch exactly what he was doing. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 08:12 AM
”Seems my wolf is hungry tonight..” “Fucking Starved.” Miles responded without even pausing. He only released those bikini bottoms of hers for a moment to answer her in that heavy set baritone voice before going right back to work. There was a focus he got into when he didn’t want to miss a thing. He became meticulous in his movements, his fingers caressing her skin at her hips while his face brushed over the backside of her pulling the white fabric down. His heart pounded hard in his chest once they had been slid down to her knees and Miles stood himself back up off the bed to finish the job with his hands instead. Just so he could bask in the beauty in front of him. She was glorious. Absolutely radiant to put every star to shame. Dappled in a soft eerie white light from the moon that lit the room just enough through the balcony doors. Every curve and every slight movement was beautiful. Her back the way it dipped and rose, or how her chest would flex the muscles in her back to roll elegantly with each breath she took, or her shoulders, how they held a stability and grace to them and of course everything below the waist was too perfect to describe. Fucking perfect…and Fucking Mine.Once his hands had slid those bottoms off and they joined the rest of the discarded clothing on the ground, Miles dragged his hands back up her legs. His thumbs pressed gently on her inner thigh pushing them to part as his palms climbed higher and higher up her. Miles leaned in close, peppering kisses up the back of her thighs and over the cheeks of her ass as he went. Each kiss was accompanied by a heavy breath, and each time he lifted off he let his lips drag over her. It was like he wanted to make sure she knew exactly where he was at all times. Where his hands were grabbing her. Where his lips caressed against her skin. As carefully as he could, his hands gripped the back of her legs and pushed them forward to bend them at her knees. His goal was to have her up on her
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knees with her front down into that mattress and soft sheets, and to incentivize the movement a bit more Miles began kissing her softly on her inner thigh. High up to tease and tickle at the buffet that he knew throbbed for him. He could almost taste between her legs with his kisses and it sent a shuddering moan through him. His lips curled into a smile, murmuring against her skin but loud enough for her to hear. “Non negarmi il mio pasto preferito Agnellino.” Don’t deny me my favorite meal Little Lamb. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 08:53 AM
Fucking starved A shattered breath left her throat at those words, swallowing that thick lump that had formed in her throat from his actions, Her cheeks were flushed red to watch him, the way those teeth dragged those bikini bottoms down her legs until his teeth simply couldn't drag them anymore and he rose from the bed so his hands could drag them the rest of the way feeling them come free from the bottom of her ankles, she felt the way her chest rose and fell with the way his eyes were all over her frame, he made her feel like the most beautiful woman in the world, and she never wanted to stop feeling that way. A deep sigh left her as his hands roamed up her legs those thumbs pressing into the flesh before reaching her thighs, feeling the warmth of his fingers there had her squirm just a bit, her thighs always were sensitive and there was something about the way this man handled her, how he composed himself and how his confidence pulsed out of him in waves that had everything feeling so much more intense, the way he begged for her thighs to open, she felt the warmth of his breath spreading against her thighs first causing them to inch just a little bit more open, her body practically throbbing to feel him where she knew she loved him so much, thoughts of earlier came to mind and she couldn't stop that small moan that left her lips. His hands soon gripped at the back of her thighs and before she knew what was happening he was pushing her legs up, she felt her body shift on the bed with the movement, her legs obeyed though lifting up so she was perched on her knees a rattled breath left her as his lips teased and peppered over her inner thighs, those legs soon moved shuffling outwards so they were open for him a bit more, she couldn't look anymore stuffing her face down into that mattress feeling her cheeks flush even warmer at the position he had put her in, it put her on full display and somehow that filled her with embarrassment, something she certainly
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wasn't used to feeling. "Non ti negherei mai niente, mio ​​lupo"I would never deny you anything my wolf she purred down to him, and even though it was draped in lust it was clear he had a much deeper meaning to it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 09:17 AM
The way she moved and how he had her positioned made him grin devilishly. The sheer sight of her had him throbbing, begging to dive deep into that warmth that he loved from her. His eyes just drank her in, forcing himself to wait. Forcing her to wait. He wanted to bathe in this view as long as he dared to, prolong their fun as far as he could. For what purpose he wasn’t sure. She wanted him. She wanted to be with him. He could thus have this view whenever he wanted, and yet each time she gave in to him he wanted to savor it as if it could be his last. Miles treasured her, looked at her like a rare jewel he’d found by mistake and never wanted to relinquish. ”I would never deny you anything my wolf.” Her words made him pause a moment. He could hear the lust in her purring voice, the way she wanted him and needed him. Begging for him that sang clear to his base. But there was something about those words that made his heart flutter. Gave him just a moment of pause. This was real. It had to be. There was something so pure about the way she said it that Miles couldn’t come to any other conclusion in his lust clouded head. “E non ti rinnegherò mai, agnello mio.” And I will never deny you, my little lamb. His lips purred against her again, vowing in a way to give to her what she desired most in every aspect that he could with those silk laden words. His thumbs rose up her thighs until they came to those exposed lips waiting and wanting him. Miles was careful, delicate in how he spread her open pulling them apart and letting his tongue slide smoothly against her delectable flower. It was backward to how he would normally, dragging his tongue down so it could find the bundle of nerves and play with it gently before sliding his tongue back up to her waiting wet entrance. She was the best thing he could ever taste. The food tonight had been lovely, the desserts exquisite. Larisa? Food of the gods in it’s divinity to Miles. As much as he knew she enjoyed this, Mile
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s did this for him too. He loved going down on her, making her body quiver and drip with need of him. This was for his pleasure just as much as it was for hers. And he made sure she felt that in every stroke of his tongue, every hum of his lips in delight, each time that bundle was caressed and toyed with. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 09:34 AM
and I will never deny you my little lamb… Those words had her chest lurching within the confines of her chest, there was something so tender about those words even if it was laced with pure desire and need for her, somehow even though they had done this before, it felt so much more intense, full of raw, and passion, her body craved him more tonight then she ever had and maybe that was because of the moment in the pool they had shared. She felt the firm stroke of his thumbs as they rolled up her thighs her toes twitched on the sheets her lips parting as a deep exhale released from her throat to feel him pulling back those lips that were no longer just wet from the pool but wet with the desire she now had throbbing between her legs, she was desperate to have him touch her, to do anything to those aching lips that were desperate for his tongue, her mind remembering exactly what he had done to her that morning. She didn't have to wait long before she felt that tongue gliding through those glistening lips, her lips parting and her back arching just a bit to feel his tongue toying with her before reaching that bundle of nerves that twitched the second his tongue stroked over it. " Miles…" she groaned out, her hands already clutching those sheets beneath her , unlike last time this time he was ensuring every stroke of his tongue caught that sensitive throbbing nub small moans leaving her with each stroke his tongue gave to it, signalling just how much she was enjoying it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 10:50 AM
Hearing his name come from her, muffled by the sheets and the mattress just gave Miles a bit of a thrill. He loved hearing her beg him, call out for him, need him like she did. His tongue kept at it, swirling around and toying at that sensitive nub, wanting to bring her to the edge just like he had done that morning. His jaw loosened and his tongue would flatten against those soft wet folds, pressing and massaging up and down her. He was lost in the taste of her, the sounds she would make, the feel of her on his face that he almost forgot the thick hard length that was pleading for its turn. Only when it started to throb harder, demanding instead of requesting while it lay against him did Miles finally relent. He didn’t want to wait, groaning deeply into her. Miles wanted to use his face like a damn vibrator, playing and sucking at her to tease her til she couldn’t take it anymore. His fingers massaged at her legs and held fast to her, not wanting her hips to squirm away from him too much but instead to keep her exactly where he wanted her. Just when he thought that she’d relent, just when he thought she would be able to take any more of the abuse from him, Miles kissed her tenderly and growled softly into those lips before he pulled himself away. As much as he wanted to have her orgasm on his tongue again, he was starting to weep in a dangerous need of her. Careful in his approach, Miles began kissing along her backside moving himself closer and up onto his knees between her legs. When he couldn’t hunch himself over her back and further, Miles sat himself up letting his left hand run over her cheeks in admiration while his right went to the base of himself. A stroke or two, not that it was really needed but more out of force of habit was given, before Miles pressed the tip against her soaked lips. A deep groan rolled from his throat, his left hand grabbing Larisa’s rear harder as he pushed himself in. The warmth of her depths hugged him tight and it took all th
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e control he had not to lose himself to the feeling yet. About halfway in, his right hand mirrored his left, the pair palming her rear and hips in ecstasy. “Larisa…” He moaned softly into the night air, needing her to know just how badly he needed her. How desperate he was for this, and God how good she felt. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 11:09 AM
Each stroke of his tongue sent a euphoria through her that she couldn't even put into words, it felt sensual, it felt needy and wanting, those fingers flexed into the sheets a bit more with each flick of his tongue and each gentle suck or kiss of his lips, god he felt so good, she had meant what she said when she told him no man had ever been this attentive with her, took the time to explore her to see what she enjoyed or what she didn't like he did, he seemed to know exactly what her body needed, what it craved and was more then happy to give it to her. Gentle gasps rang out from her lips as he continued to trase her, her body squirming a bit more with each passing second that went by, the deep groan he sent through her lips at her body jolt though she didn't move to far not with his hands clutching hold of her thighs ensuring she remained exactly where she was, her hips squirmed a little above him, trying to enhance the feeling of his tongue more desperately seeking that orgasm she knew he could give her, yet it didn't seem he was looking to give her that right now, his tongue was doing all it could to tease her but wasn't trying to drive her to that finishing line, even if now and again it built inside her only for him to lash it away causing deeper groans to leave her. Then he stopped, she felt his face removed from her quivering lips she gasped as he did her fingers unclenching in those sheets as a deep groan of almost frustration left her lips. She was going to berate him, shout at him for daring to stop teasing her like he was, before she suddenly felt that thick length press against her weeping entrance causing those fingers to clasp back into the sheets, she felt his fingers grasp at her rear before he suddenly pushed himself all the way in, she moaned out loudly feeling him stretch her to what appeared to be even greater higher, he felt so much larger so much thicker in this position, every ridge was felt on those sensitive walls and she couldn't contr
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ol the loud groan of satisfaction of having him inside of her. Larisa…. Her name practically purred of his lips causing her spine to tingle with the amount of need she could hear pouring out of him, the smallest of whimpers left her lips her hips carefully rolling back into him as if encouraging him to go, encouraging him to start doing what she knew he was so desperate for, hoping he would take the bait, cause fuck she needed it, she needed him right now and she wasn't afraid to show it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 11:32 AM
For a moment, Miles just enjoyed the sensation of stretching her around him. Of feeling every part of her pulse and shiver to try and accommodate the position he’d put her in. Feeling her hips rolling back into him, Miles stood firm and unrelenting. He wouldn’t be pushed back but instead give her that wall to push against. She was begging for him, and to be fair Miles would have done so even if she had only just asked. Slow at first, Miles slid his way out a heavy exhaled sigh playing off his lips before he pushed back into her. His back curved to give him the leverage he required and his thighs tightened in preparation of this. He’d get a good rhythm going, steady at first just to get her used to him and the different position that pulled and pressed at her walls. Each ridge tickled and rubbed as it moved back and forth in a fluid motion. His palms and fingers held her hips tighter as he went, even pulling her away and then towards him a little with each thrust he made. At one point he couldn’t stop himself from it, groaning in a deep guttural way as he looked down at her rear. Watching it mesmerized as he was sucked in and slid back out again, but also how her body jiggled at his movements. Miles bit his lower lip, holding it a moment before his right hand released her hip and came down roughly against that backside of her. The smack sent a shiver down his spine, wanting and needing to hear her cry out to him. At the same time, while he had thoroughly marked her neck and it would be clear that she was taken, Miles wanted to leave his hands on her backside just to solidify the point. “Fuck Larisa…” He panted, holding the spot where he’d smacked her cheek, feeling the slight sting in fingertips that ached to do it again. Just so he could hear that delicious sound again, just so he could feel how the action made her body twitch around him. His breath was heavy in his chest, and for a moment while he found that steady rhythm and pumped himself in and out of her, M
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iles just closed his eyes in order to enjoy every second he had. She was incredible to him, absolutely incredible. All he ever wanted all wrapped up in a sexy brunette package damn near delivered to his doorstep. She was perfect, and Miles just wanted her to feel every movement he made in her. Every jerk and throb to show just how much he wanted her. “I don’t think.. I could ever get tired of this…” His moan was a whisper, his teeth gritted and sucking in air desperate to fill his lungs even though it rushed back out just as quickly as it went in. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 12:01 PM
She felt him remain as still as be was when she was twisting those hips around him trying to urge him on but only finding his frame as still as could be for the time being, she groaned out to him , that thick length not moving nearly enough right now and it was driving her crazy. " Miles…please…." She practically whined before soon enough she felt him moving, slowly at first her head tilted back those thick Brunette curls dragging along her back, some of it hanging out down her face and across those sheets she was laying on. He started that gentle rhythm moving in and out of her walls, each delicious drag hit those sensitive spots she loved so much, it was tantalising her senses , making all of her nerves alight in flames, god he felt so good even with the slow strokes, this new position made him feel much deeper, small moans were rolling out of her mouth feeling his fingers digging into her hips holding onto her securely to drag her body how he wanted her to move, her fingers clutched into those sheets balling them up into a fist , she felt one hand unclench from her hip before that hand soon came down to smack against her rear , she cried out at the sensation, the soft burn racing over her cheek but if anything it only intensified the pressure she was feeling.. " Fuck Miles…" she groaned her head arching up of the bed a little to arch her back into him more, her body slowly joining in the rhythm bouncing back to meet his hips to intensify the feeling, to feel him pulling into her more. I don't think I could ever get tired of this… His heated whisper caused another groan to leave her lips, her own breath was a soft pant now, her body bouncing with and jiggling with the movements he made. " Then don't….Fuck you feel so good…" she moaned out into the room her own teeth getting together feeling that delicious throb in her inner walls letting her know he was pushing her to that sweet edge she had wanted since she saw him in that suit. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 12:19 PM
Her begging him was delicious. Her moans were divine and god her body felt so damn good around him. He could even feel her pressing back harder with the movements that he made. Miles needed her like he needed air in his lungs. Needed her like an oasis in the desert. She was everything, and above all else he needed her to desire him just as badly. ”Fuck Miles…” His pace increased and that hand came back down hard against her. It sent a shiver right through her body and made his manhood throb excitedly at the sensation. The intent wasn’t to hurt her, nor was it to be too soft. If his hand left a mark later he wouldn’t be ashamed of it, but considering she had sounded so beautiful and arched so willingly with the first one, Miles was more than happy to give her a few more. Miles let his legs spread a little between hers just so he could really dive as deep as he could and enjoy every inch of her that took him. “Mmmm You like that then?” He growled softly to her, panting a little with the increased speed and intensity he showed. His left hand was next, evening out the feeling so she could feel that sting on both sides. When his hand connected against her skin, he’d grab hold of the flesh there hard, as if wanting to hold that stinging sensation and make it last on her skin. He soon let his arms pull her off and drag her hips back into him, while his hips continued to their thrusting motions just so that they would collide and separate harder each time. A purr of a chuckle came from him, barely able to tease her but wanting to so badly. Looks like my naughty little lamb likes it rough.. he thought, holding his lip between his teeth as he continued. It was breathy and laced with a need filled moan, but he was able to at least get a few words strung together for her. Just a few as the sounds of their hips smacking together began to echo in the room. “I’ll keep that in mind… that my little lamb likes it when I fuck her good and hard…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 12:33 PM
His pace started to increase and as did her pants, each hard breath was sucked into her lungs deeply trying to fill her lungs, yet each one didn't seem to make a dent, her body was burning in all the most delicious ways, the euphoria he brought her was almost mind numbing, she was all consumed by him and she wouldn't have it any other way, his hand suddenly came back down to strike at her rear and another broken cry left her, that same sting racing through the flesh of her rear, her body jerking once again at the contact those fingers digging into the sheets beneath her with such a hard grasp it almost made those knuckles white. Mmm you like that then?... " Fuck…Y-Yes…" she managed to pant out, and she did, the pleasurable sensation of him pulling in and out of her walls as well as the sting he sent throbbing through her rear was a delicious combination and it only heightened that euphoria for her, was making her mind crazy with lust, he wasted no time on marking her other cheek the same way, his left hand coming down to smack that other side, the flesh jiggling from the rough contact, her back arching and another cry leaving her lips, feeling that hand grasp onto it intensifying that burn that was pulsing right beneath his palm. " Fucking hell Miles…" she grunted almost through gritted teeth, the throb between her legs felt like it was becoming increasingly stronger a sure sign that orgasm was racing towards the surface. I'll keep that in mind, that my little lamb likes it when I fuck her good and hard She moaned louder at those words shuddering with the deep pleasurable tone he used before a small breathless chuckle left her. "I hadn't m-ade that Obvious already?...c-ant you see…W-hat you do to me…Fuck…don't stop…" her words were a panting mess, her back arching more her pants were becoming stronger pushing her body back to meet his hips in a fevered movement. " Fuck…I'm so close…" she groaned back to him wanting him to know how close she was.
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 12:59 PM
She felt amazing, and damn the sounds she made were making everything in his body twitch in excitement. He needed more of her, needed everything that she’d give to him. His eyes were half lidded, gazing down at her beautiful body as he pounded into her. A mixture of chlorine and sweat from the pool and their current exercising fun fell over his skin. It made him glisten in the dim moonlight but better still he could see it on her too. How it bent the rays over her arching back and how it gleamed with each powerful thrust he gave her. So she liked it rough, so did Miles. He never got to be though, never got the chance to really let anyone have it as he was always afraid of going too hard and hurting them. Considering she all but gave her consent though, Miles grinned devilishly down at her. A second crack came down on her left side essentially evening her out so she wouldn’t be sore on one side more than the other. ”Fuck…I’m so close…”
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“Hold it.” Miles growled at her, the first time he wanted her to wait. Wanted her to hold back just for a moment. He was close too, he could feel it in his body. That heat that boiled beneath the surface, pulled back into a spring that just wanted to be released. He could feel that pull and the desire to stuff himself deep and fill her completely. But for Miles, he wanted her to lose it completely before she came. Tilting himself forward his thrusting motions were hard and fast, pulling her hips into him roughly. Enough that it pulled a heavy groan from him damn near each time. Panting with his head near her shoulder he felt like he really was that wolf taking her as hard and as long as he possibly could. Once he felt in a good position and at his own breaking point, Miles whispered deep into her ear. He pulsed inside of her as he edged closer and closer that precipice himself, wanting nothing more than to feel her tighten around him and coax him to fall with her. “Cum for me Now... Squeeze as hard as you can, Love…show me just how bad you need it.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 01:21 PM
Hold it… She heard those demanding words roll out from his throat and she groaned in frustration, was he serious? He wanted her to hold back? Did he have any idea what kind of ask that was when she was so tantalisingly close she could feel it tingling right In her core, how did he expect her to hold anything back when he felt so good, when all of her felt so good , those hands dug into the sheets harder those knuckles damn near white now as she tried to push down that orgasm that was threatening to spill out or her. "F-uck…Miles..i…" she grunted wanting to tell him how mean he was being, how impossible his ask was, before she felt his body weight come down more against her flesh, the heat of him engulfed her frame she already felt the perspiration on her back and the heat of him intensified that, before she had any time to truly settle he was moving harder and faster into her, she cried out loudly, his hot breath rushed over her shoulder she grit her teeth attempting to keep that orgasm at bay, her face was pushed against those sheets her rear was throbbing from his persistent slaps to her flesh, his fingers dug into her hips, she was almost sure he would bruise her with that hard grasps. " Miles fuck!" She moaned back to him, her words almost muffled against the sheets her breath a deep tug those teeth gritting so hard to stop that orgasm he willed her to, she was almost on the brink of begging him, begging him to let her release not able to hold back anymore before his deep words poured into her ear and almost instantly it hit her, her body tensed those fingers practically dragging them sheets into her her back arched against his chest before them tremors begun deep in her core and she was pulled over that delicious edge, she cried out the sheer intensity of it causing her mind to buzz her body jerked and trembled beneath him, her lungs burning with the need of more air, air she simply couldn't pull into her lungs anymore. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 01:48 PM
He knew it was mean. An impossible ask for her. He damn near couldn’t hold himself back either, but dear god the payout felt damn good. Miles could feel her body just lose it when he finally told her to release for him. How it held him in a vice like grip made his manhood throb deep inside her. It felt like he was being sucked in and wouldn’t be allowed to leave. “F-Fuck…Larisa..” he groaned into her ear, before he couldn’t take it any further. He grunted loudly against her, his teeth coming down on her shoulder as his hips pressed hard and deep into her. Miles didn’t bite down necessarily, but held her while he came hard into her. His body shuddered on top of her, his hands holding her hips tight against his. That telltale jerk he had was easily felt, sending ropes of his release into her. Miles trembled on top of her, breathing in shaky gasps and heavy pants as he felt her body coil around him. “God.. Fucking hell..” He panted, his words heavy with elation and desire for the woman that had cried out beneath him. Miles panted hard against her shoulder, just trying to catch his breath from the exertion of it all. It took a moment or two for that haze to start to clear and for Miles to realize just how hard he went. His thighs ached and his hips remained pressed hard into her. He felt like he had just done an intense workout and with the perspiration that dusted his skin he looked it too. Gently, his lips fell on her shoulder to kiss where he’d held her just in case he’d been too rough. “Are you… okay..?” He panted, his words much softer as Miles tried to be sure that the woman he cared for wasn’t too traumatized by the extent he had gone. The last thing Miles wanted was for her to hate him because he had taken her too hard during sex and she didn’t want to have that ever again. *She did say she liked it… * he thought, layering small kisses along her shoulders and neck, just to comfort her and reassure her of his care. Miles was a man who liked it rough, liked
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to be able to go hard with his partners and know that they enjoyed it. But he also was one that would reassure and comfort them afterwards. He was always soft and gentle after everything was said and done, so that no one felt used. Larisa would just be the one to get all of his attention, all of his care. And he was glad for it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 02:05 PM
Fuck…Larisa That deep growl against her shoulder as he finally released inside of her had her moan out once more even if it was strained, strained from the extent of what was done to her body, his teeth came down onto her shoulder again and she released a sharp gasp those fingers still tied in those sheets that hand wound around her hand in her excessive grasp against them , her shoulder was raw with the teeth marks against them, her hips crimson red from the intent of his fingers in her hips, matching the crimson on her rump, both cheeks no less, that soft hum in her rear from his excessive slaps still throbbing gently there, but fuck she felt good….there was something so raw so mind numbing about the way he took her, any stresses she may of had or felt were washed away during this aggressive coming together. Those rough actions soon turned soft, his lips becoming gentler as he brushed over that bruised flesh, those fingers entwined in the sheets started to unclench groaning at the feel of that ache in her knuckles as she sprawled her arms and hands out infront of her simply allowing her body to try to relax, try to settle, that thumping heart felt like it was right in her throat as she sucked deep hard breaths in. Are you okay? His words just about hit her ear through those deep gasps, she didn't answer straight away, her mind wasn't functioning enough straight away to form words, before a small tired breathless chuckle left her. " Y-ou..W-orry too M-uch…il mio lupo" she whispered back to him one of her hands moving then to reach back as best she could to run through those damp strands of hair that she could reach her eyes hadn't opened yet still relishing how her body felt in that afterglow of their coming together literally @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 02:37 PM
“Get used to it.” Miles chuckled back to her, in a gentle whispered way. His breaths came hard against her skin, and as softly as he could he pressed his hips forward to coax her body down against the bed. His hands helped to lower her, not wanting to pull out yet as she felt too good to do so. But he also knew that being on her knees like that wouldn’t be comfortable for very long. “I worry… because I care… for il mio agnellino.” he said gently, letting her rest slowly underneath him. His arms shook with light tremors at the exertion he’d put forth, but god did it feel good. His body felt lighter than air but heavy as the hardest stone. Everything felt like it was floating and for a moment, Miles just laid his forehead down against the back of her shoulder. He felt like he could have passed out right then and there and not had a damn regret for it. As his heart rate slowed down and his body settled over her, Miles lifted his head back up to take stock of the damage he’d caused. He could see the small teeth marks he’d made towards the end on her shoulder, the redness of her rear from the slaps with his hand. He couldn’t see where their hips connected though he was sure she might feel bruised for it. And then there was that newest mark on the back of her neck. It shone a deep purple in color, and Miles couldn’t help but kiss it tenderly. “We will have to take a real vacation here… another time…” he whispered softly, letting his body weight press against her back a little until he felt compelled enough to get off of her. “If you want to… of course.” Miles had loved coming back here, and it had been all the better taking Larisa with him. This place had saved him from a dark place, at a time where he didn’t know if he’d ever come out of it alive. And now it had brought him closer to someone that he felt he could truly care for. That he wanted with everything he had, and thankfully she felt the same. “Just… give me a moment…” he whispered softly, rubbing his face a
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 02:59 PM
Get used to it She chuckled breathlessly then against those sheets feeling the weight of his hips pushing into her those legs started to release pushing down into that bed, she winced a little at the feeling her muscles aching the soft cramp in those thighs pulsing as those legs finally relaxed against that bed a sigh of relief leaving her now her body could truly relax. I worry because I care for lil mio agnellino Her smile turned softer then, that hand still twisted back continued to stroke through his hair her fingers delicately brushing as best she could through those locks of hair, hearing him say that had her heart tremoring to know he cared for her, that he wanted her as much as she wanted him, suddenly everything else didn't matter…nothing else at home mattered, only them sharing this moment. " I care about you lil mio Lupo " she whispered back to him before that hand that was going through his hair had to come to settle back against the sheets her body felt so weak that even doing such a simple task was draining her, her lids were so heavy as they relaxed together on the bed, even the weight of him against her didn't bother her, if anything she enjoyed it the closeness they shared after every time they come together, and everytime they shared moments like this together she felt it brought them closer, suddenly going home tomorrow was something she could prolong, she didn't want to go home, she wanted to stay here right I'm his arms. Her eyes closed fully when he suggested taking another vacation there, the thought of it filled her with pure joy, to vacation here where they could go and explore her home town together, she could take him to all her special places she loved so much around here. " Of course I do, I couldn't think of anything better than coming here for a proper vacation with you. This trip was too short, I'd love to spend more time here with you…" she whispered his next words, causing a Bright chuckle to leave her now that she had s
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ettled down more and her heart wasn't racing so hard in her chest. "Your legs Miles? I don't even know if I have any anymore…" she teased with another chuckle , those eyes closing again as she relished the soft sheets beneath her, a sadness much greater then before spread through her then, to know this was there last night before they went home to deal with the shit storm that had been created. " I don't want to go home…I just want to stay here, Just like this " she whispered honestly she was dreading going home and what they would endure once they got there, who knew how bad it would be and it filled her with dread to think about.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 07:30 PM
Miles had liked how she played gently with his hair, even if he knew she had a hard time reaching him. Hearing her arm fall against the bed with her whispered words that came out with it, made him smile softly at her. She cared. At least in the haze of their afterglow she did. There was still part of him that was wary of letting his heart open completely. He couldn’t deny that he did care about Larisa though, that part hadn’t been a lie. He just didn’t know to what extent. How far that care went yet, and that would just take time and patience to find out. He listened in silence to her, as she mentioned how she wanted to come back here. That she’d like having a proper vacation one day. And that she wanted that with him. Miles couldn’t help letting his eyes close and his head just rested against her. Feeling her breath under him, as shallow as it was, was comforting in a way. He even chuckled gently against her hearing Larisa tease him about how absolutely dead his legs were. However her tone changed and that smile gently faded listening to her and the sadness that had crept into her whispered voice. ”I don’t want to go home…I just want to stay here, Just like this…” “I know…” Miles said gently to her, pulling his arms to her sides. He was careful, pushing his hands under her in a way that he could hold her close to him. His body felt sore, and while gentle in his movements he was careful not to move her too much and cause her any pain. With one hand he wrapped around his arm over her shoulders while the other held gently at her waist. While he softened Miles just held Larisa close, not wanting to let her feel alone. Almost like he wanted to chase the sadness from her voice. He wasn’t looking forward to returning to London and the storm he had caused either. The dread he held for dealing with the media as well as the backlash from Connor was heavy on his mind.
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“You won’t have to do this alone Larisa… I’ll be right there with you… I promise.” His words were gentle and quiet, just wanting to help her. To reassure her that she wouldn’t have to go through this on her own. He would support her in the best way he can. Slowly, a quiet grunt left his lips as Miles pulled himself out of her. He shivered a little as the cooler air hit his sensitive skin, quietly kissing her shoulder. Miles kept peppering soft kisses along her shoulders as he pulled himself off of her, sitting up and straddling over her back. Miles was careful to keep his weight on his own legs, looking over her underneath him quietly. He took a few deep breaths just gathering his strength and letting himself breathe. His dark eyes looked over at her, and he couldn’t help the smile on his face. Gently, his hands ran over her back, kneading and rolling over her muscles as a massage. He pressed his knuckles in a firmly gentle way, working through the tension she might have felt and letting his hands work and warm her body. Miles had thought to get a bath ready for her to help her settle, but at the moment he just wanted her to relax as soon as he could, and while not a masseuse in any capacity, he at least hoped that the gentle rolling motions he made up and down her back would help. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 08:26 PM
I know… He whispered causing a shattered breath to leave her throat closing her eyes and burying her face against those sheets afraid that it she kept her eyes opened or looked at him those emotions she was feeling would topple over, she felt the weight of him come down against her more, his arm wrapping around her shoulders as the other one remained at her waist, she lifted her hand gently dragging her fingers across his arm , she was grateful for his comfort then, she needed it…she was terrified of what they were going to face when they got back, from Connor…the paparazzi…from work…what What if they all thought she was just like her? What if they all thought it was out to hurt him too? Would they treat her differently? Would they think badly of her? Well of course they will, you cheated on your boyfriend who wouldn't think your awful? She berated her self silently squeezing her eyes shut trying to push away those dark thoughts she had they were going to get hit from every direction , everyone would have something negative to say she was almost sure of. You don't have to do this alone Larisa, I'll be right there with you.. I promise " Good, because I can't do this without you Miles…" she whispered back to him, before she felt him shifting and a part of bed wanting to grasp him and pull him.back down, wanting him to remain just where he was enjoying the closeness of him against her body before she felt him shift enough that he pulled out of her, she gasped a soft finger rolling out of her as she flexed against those sheets before finally settling when rose to straddle her. The sudden feeling of his hand rolling up and down her back had her sighed deeply, the way his knuckles dug into the flesh had her relaxing more into those sheets, she hadn't realised how tight her muscles were until those hands started to work those muscles so incredibly well if she did say so herself, a small smile came to her face at her thoughts a little chuckle following soon
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after. " Hmm, is there anything you can't do Miles?....seems you have a great many talents hidden behind that suit of yours " she teased though her words were soft and tender simply enjoying the massage and trying to get her mind back to a positive place. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 09:55 PM
Miles just smiled softly at her words. He had never considered that he had had that many talents necessarily, but he was quietly grateful that she thought so. Feeling her muscles give way under him, it helped him to remain calm too. The idea of the paparazzi waiting for them at home or how the office might react with everything that happened at the Gala weighed heavily on his mind as well. He didn’t want to go down that route again like he had with Melody. They had been so close, and everyone knew it. He hadn’t had a new personal assistant since she left, and the first one he ends up hiring Miles ends up becoming intimate with. How was that supposed to look when he got back to London? Worse still, would this jeopardize his standing if his father decided to remove him as the CEO. The board of directors could certainly vote him out and have Edward take back over if they wanted and he couldn’t convince them that this was not the same as the last time. “There’s plenty I can’t do…This… I actually learned a few years ago..” he said gently, running his thumbs up and down her spine in small circles. “From a prostitute actually..” Miles let his words hang for a moment. It wasn’t that he hadn’t ever hired a call girl prior to Melody of course. One of the few he had hired had told him that they wanted to go to school to be a masseuse. To get out of walking the streets all the time, so as a trade Miles would hire her and let her practice on him and in return he paid her way through school. If she were to ask, he would calmly explain having no reservations about where he’d come across the skill for it.
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The memory was a happy one, and he was glad at least that he remembered some of the techniques that she had used on him. He just hoped that he was doing well enough not to make Larisa uncomfortable. He certainly wasn’t a pro at it, but at least he tried. And considering the sigh that had come from her and the way she smiled, Miles was fairly certain he wasn’t hurting her at least. His eyes paid attention to the little movements of her body, the way she shifted or moved under the pressure he gave. Miles took his time, until he felt that he had done all he could for her. Quietly he leaned forward hovering over her for a moment with his hands on the bed on either side of her. “Do you want a bath to relax, or are you ready to go to bed instead?” He whispered softly to her, kissing lightly at her temple. He had no problem drawing a bath if she wanted or putting her to bed if that was preferred. Miles himself was exhausted and wouldn’t mind doing either one with her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Mar-23 10:43 PM
There's plenty I can do.. this u actually learned a few years ago ..from a prostitute Her brows furrowed together as he explained that's how he learnt it, she was a little surprised it she was honest, she didn't imagine a prostitute coming round to show him how to do massages so of course she did indeed question him, not in a annoyed sense but in a curious one instead, she just wondered how that kind of thing come about, and when he explained the reasons behind it she couldn't stop the small smile that come across her face, he really was such a caring man, he had a good heart and from what she could see he always tried to do what he could to help people, it just seemed the press was so intent on pulling down his personality, making him out to be the bad guy, and it hurt her, because he was anything but that. Her eyes were closed simply relishing in the feeling of his fingers working those tight muscles against her back, she simply could fall asleep like this, his hands were like sift lullabies penetrating her skin, it had also been an extremely busy day and whilst her mind was still plagued with tomorrow and what was in store for them, she was also extremely tired, tired from the days events and tired of her mind being so cruel and uncaring towards her, as his suggestions came out she sighed nuzzling into that pillow more feeling his soft kiss on her temple. " I don't think I have the energy to go and sit in a bath, I'll probably just fall asleep…" she teased with a small chuckle, grasping his arm lightly she tugged him down towards the bed where she was wanting nothing more then to have him wrap his arms around her, a place she felt so safe and secure, a place she felt so Happy, she needed that now to push away all those dark thoughts of her self that were threatening to spill out. " Get into bed with me Miles, I just want you to hold me…please…" she whispered up to him, hoping he would at least oblige though she saw no reason why he wouldn't. <@25725275
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Miles King BOT 18-Mar-23 11:05 PM
A quiet chuckle came from him, rolling his eyes when she had asked about the prostitute. Miles never claimed to be innocent, so it really didn’t bother him talking about his previous sexual encounters. Most of them had a similar ending. He’d hire them to scratch an itch, and usually after sex they’d talk and he’d find out something that they wanted or needed. And Miles would offer a trade if he felt so inclined. It wasn’t like he was in the business of getting every call girl off the street, but if there was something he could do, he felt obligated to try. ”I don’t think I have the energy to go and sit in a bath, I’ll probably just fall asleep…” “Then bed it is.” Miles whispered softly, smiling against her hair and breathing her in. She still smelled of perfume and roses and the fresh ocean air. It was soothing and Miles enjoyed the gentle sweetness it had. Just as he made to slide his way off of her, he felt her hand grasp at his arm tugging him gently to join her. Miles merely looked down at her, his brows furrowed a little thinking perhaps something was wrong until he heard her whispered words. His face softened, and Miles nodded his head slowly. He couldn’t have agreed more. “You never have to ask for that.” Miles slowly moved out of her grasp just so that he could help her into the sheets, climbing in himself and pulling her immediately against him. The warmth that radiated off the pair of them made it comfortable under those sheets, and Miles enjoyed being as close to her as he could be. Gently so she could remain as relaxed as possible, Miles slid his way onto his back with his head on the pillows and an arm wrapping around her back to hold her close. As much as he provided safety and security to her, Larisa provided a sense of belonging and feeling needed by someone. Someone who wasn’t after his money or his name. Someone who had hated him at first and had annoyed him at best. It was an odd feeling having this same person snuggled up against his bare
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body, hers just as nude and battered. Miles just smiled at her, taking his other hand and quietly shifting a few strands of hair out of her face. “Goodnight Larisa…We’ll visit your grandfather if you still want to in the morning before we leave…” He said softly against her hair, sighing quietly and closing his eyes to sleep. This time, he didn’t think the nightmare of that night would bother him. Not with his little lamb to protect him from it. And for once, he looked forward to a pleasant dream instead. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 06:31 AM
You never have to ask for that She smiled softly at his words her heart humming much like it did whenever they were together, she moved her self just a little and carefully considering how sore she did indeed feel, not that it was a bad sore, her body hummed in such a delicious way and she found she didn't mind it, not even the stinging she still felt in her rear that was slowly dying down, once he settled beside her she wasted no time in curling her body against his , a soft sigh left her lips nuzzling her head up against his neck simply breathing him in, her hand resting against his chest gently stroking along the firm muscles that were there. we're visit your grandfather if you still want to in the morning before we leave Her eyes were closed, that tiredness nearly overcoming her before she hummed against his chest. " Hmm…I'd like that " she truly did want to visit him, she had missed him, besides the more she could get them to do here the longer they got to stay here, the longer they got to avoid going home and she was quite happy to avoid that as much as possible. ' Goodnight Miles…" she managed to say, before her body finally gave in to that sleep she was so desperate for.
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m. Pulling her body from the bed she cautiously got up wincing a little at the throbs she still felt between her legs but that feeling brought a smile to her face as she carefully walked over the room to the bathroom, she did what she needed to do grasped one of the plush robes in the bathroom and tied it around her waist, stepping towards the door she noticed the sun just coming up the view was speculator, the golden raze started to penetrate that darken sky, and god she wanted to go down there and watch it, but she didn't want to go on her own. Turning round she made her way back to the bed, she pulled the covers of him carefully, slipping back in her face came towards his peppering small kisses along his neck and towards his ear. Wake up Il mio Lupo….come see the sunrise with me she whispered into his ear, hoping he would wake up and share this with her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 08:00 AM
Miles had barely stirred the entire night, his body too tired and too worn to try any kind of simple movement. He lay content in the darkness behind his eyelids, peacefully dreaming when she woke and slid away from him. His arm that had stayed wrapped around her back and waist fell away softly when she left. There was a small groan he made as his hand realized that the warmth it had fallen asleep holding was no longer there, but for the most part Miles continued to sleep. His face relaxed and his hair softly tousled while his chest rose and fell slowly beneath the sheets that had fallen down and crumpled around his abdomen when Larisa got up. ”Wake up Il mio Lupo…come see the sunrise with me.” Her words were gentle in his ear, and the quiet peppering of kisses along his neck made him slowly stir. A quiet groan sighed through him at her gentle touch, and although it took a little coaxing, Miles did eventually open his eyes slowly. First one, and then the other blinking in the dim light to focus and clear the sleep haze he had. While he would have likely preferred to sleep in a little further past sunrise, being woken up in this way wasn’t something he was going to complain about. The corner of his lips pulled into the beginning of a smile at her.
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“As you wish, Agnellino…” His voice was deep and graveled with sleep still clinging desperately to it. Miles slowly sat himself up in bed, his body protesting the movement and he could almost hear the bed underneath him begging for his return. His hand rubbed at his face a bit as he pivoted to let his legs fall to the side and out of the sheets. It took him a moment to convince them to support his weight and work, but eventually he did and followed after her to the balcony. He noted the plush bathrobe she wore and as the pair of them walked past the bathroom he leaned in to grab one for himself. Miles barely slipped it on, just enough to hang loose over him and to tie at his waist. While his villa was on the near top of the hill and there would be very little likelihood of a neighbor peaking up at him, walking out to the cool and crisp morning air in just his birthday suit didn’t necessarily feel like a good idea. The breeze outside was refreshing when he opened the balcony doors for them both, leaving them wide to let the cool morning air into the room and gift it with the fresh scent of sea salt. Miles made his way to one of the lounge chairs, sitting down and facing the ocean in it with his legs spread on either side. He made a small adjustment, just to keep that robe closed and himself decent, before inviting Larisa to sit with him to enjoy the sunset. He’d only just woken up, so he wasn’t quite completely conscious despite appearing so. That and the thought that if she wanted to see the show, she might as well be comfortable doing so also came to mind. Did it also mean he could wrap his arms around her and hold her just a bit longer this morning? Of course it did, and Miles wasn’t going to deny himself that little luxury if he didn’t have to. If she were to accept that invitation, he’d merely let her lean back against him so his arms could hold her close. As the sun began to dazzle over the sea and litter the banks of the shore with that gentle gold glow,
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 08:32 AM
She was seconds away from grabbing his shoulders and shaking him awake, perhaps she was being selfish wanting him awake to share it with her, but she wanted to enjoy this moment with him before they went home, she loved sunrises, sunsets and she was elated to be awake for it, her excitement clear to be seen as he finally opened his eyes, admittedly he still looked tired and a slight guilt rushed through her, maybe she should of let him sleep a bit more and just simply watched it on her own, but she knew it wouldn't be as special…not as it would be with him. His words had her smiling even brighter, seeing his smile and knowing he was more than happy to go with her, she pulled herself of the bed carefully she was still feeling a little sensitive but it wasn't as bad as she was sure it would of been if she tried to get out of bed last night, she was trying to contain her bounce that he was going to join her, waiting until he was ready before she started heading towards the door, she peeked behind her waiting for him before he stepped ahead to open those balcony doors. The cool salty breeze hit her instantly causing her to shudder at how cold it was, her hands going to that robe to tie it a little tighter in an attempt to stop that cold breeze penetrating to much of her skin. She wasted no time to move herself onto the lounger with him, her back leaning back as her legs stretched out across the lounger the robe unfolding revealing her legs right up to her upper thigh but she made no attempt to fold it back over, her head rested against his chest her eyes peering put to that glorious view, the almost crimson burnt orange colour silhouetted against the crystal blue ocean sparking across the waves, it was stunning it took her breath away, those colours bouncing over their features as they sat together watching it rise and change, twisting in colours as it did. Beautiful isn't it?... Larisa smiled tenderly, her hand coming to rest against his leg giving it a soft
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squeeze almost like she was thanking him for coming to watch it with her. " It is, it's breath taking, I love sunrises, or sunsets.. there's something so magical about them, no matter how many times I've caught one it takes my breath away every time especially by the ocean.." she whispered tenderly her voice filled with clear love and admiration for the view around them, she was transfixed in it, and couldn't tare her eyes away. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 08:51 AM
”It is, it’s breathtaking, I love sunrises or sunsets…” Miles just smiled and listened in silence behind her. His arms gently wrapped her up, enjoying how close she was and how warm she felt against him. The sun would take a while to warm up the world and while he wasn’t necessarily cold in that loose bathrobe it was nice to have the warmth of another against him. A small chuckle came from him as she whispered her love and devotion to the rise and fall of the sun. Something that seemed so magical and was so ordinary at the same time. “I wasn’t talking about the sunrise…” He said quietly into her ear, gently letting his lips find her neck and softly returning the kisses she’d given him in bed. It wasn’t him starting anything, or trying to rile her up. He just wanted to show her affection, quietly letting his lips flutter against her skin for just a moment before he leaned back to enjoy the view a bit better. As he steadily woke up, he could agree that it was stunning. The way the waves reflected the soft crimson and orange made it appear like the ocean had swallowed stars and they were glittering just under the water’s surface. There were soft clouds in the sky that seemed to fade and make way the further into the morning they went, and the gentle breeze licked at his face pleasantly in the world’s attempt to wake him. For Miles, he preferred the wake up he’d gotten already, the view that he was graced with upon opening his eyes this morning. And it had nothing to do with the outside world. However, he saw that she did enjoy this and while he’d have preferred a bit of a lie in, Miles felt honored that she wanted to share this moment with him. That something she enjoyed and found such happiness in, she wanted to share. So he let himself be comfortable, leaning in that chair with Larisa between his thighs and enjoyed the quiet serenity of the morning. He was hesitant to say anything at all and disturb the tranquility that fell over the world in this early
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morning grace. The light rumble in his gut however had other plans despite his best efforts to keep it quiet. “What would you like for breakfast Larisa?” He whispered softly to her, not demanding they get up any time soon, but more so he knew either what to make or what to have delivered. Miles could make a few things, but depending on what she wanted it might be best to pay a professional to take care of it instead of him. It wasn't exactly something that Miles wanted to do; make Larisa ill before they trekked out to visit her grandfather. The idea made him inwardly grimace. How great of an impression would that be, showing up with the man's granddaughter who was ill because of Miles. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 09:07 AM
I wasn't talking about the sunrise.. Those words hit her ear and caused a slight wave of embarrassment to wash over her, he was so incredibly sweet sometimes it completely took her of guard, feeling the soft flesh of his lips pepper across her flesh did have her closing her eyes mimenterially to enjoy the feeling of it, the soft breeze blowing against them again tossing her hair around a little behind her, those neat tidy waves of her hair from last night had turned a little more ununified but it looked perhaps even better than the night before the messy locks framed her face for the most part contained by how she was sat but the odd loose strand blew around her face. Her hand came up to his arm then her fingers gently grazing up the flesh in soft strokes, her head leaned more against his shoulder watching those colours changing and dancing over the surface of the water, for her she couldn't of woken up better , sitting here watching something she loved so much with him, sharing this with him was special, she just hoped he didn't mind joining her out here and he wasn't to tired, if he was nothing stopped them going back to bed for another hour or so if he needed. What do you want for breakfast Larisa? She suddenly became very aware of just how hungry she was she hadn't eaten much the day before and it was suddenly very apparent, her stomach growling shifting on that lounger in a attempt to conceal it. " Pancakes…blueberry Pancakes with syrup, that is exactly what I want right now.." she said almost instantly , the sheer thought of having blueberry Pancakes really appealed to her then, not something she tended to have very often maybe the booze from the night before had an effect, so far her mind was being nice to her, she was trying desperately to not think about leaving later, in fact she didn't want to think about it not until she had to deal with it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 09:31 AM
Miles blinked and raised a brow at her. Blueberry pancakes? Well he at least knew how to make that without needing to send for the fire brigade. Thinking about it for a moment, he hadn’t checked to see what Caprese had ordered to stock the kitchen with for him here. He was sure it was enough for the weekend, but what exactly it was, still eluded his memory. “I’m sure I can do that for you.” He said quietly, letting her relax a moment or two longer against him. Mostly because he didn’t want to get up. Getting up meant having to go inside and see if he could actually make good on his promise. I’m sure if I don’t have what we need, that we’ll be able to get something in town… He thought at last, letting his hands move away from her waist and hold her gently at her hips. As softly as he could, he moved her just forward enough so he could slip out from behind him. To his dismay as he’d preferred to remain there all day if given the chance. Almost like trying to make it up to her for his absence, Miles leaned in and kissed her cheek before he let her go so he could check what was available in the kitchen. As he walked down stairs towards the kitchen, Miles kept that bathrobe loose and just barely held it together at the waist with the belt that came with it. He couldn’t help yawning as he stretched a little entering that kitchen. Not as large as the one he had at home, but plenty of space for a vacation home at least. The pantry was checked first, basic ingredients found that he was sure had been put there not necessarily because Caprese imagined he’d be making his own meals from scratch all the time, but because Carmen likely needed more space. Still it was beneficial for him, as Miles pulled out the sugar and flour before checking the fridge for eggs and the elusive blueberries. Smiling, he peered in to the drawer and as luck would have it a small container of them had been purchased it seemed. Along with strawberries and raspberries. Caprese never knew what Miles
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would be in the mood for, so she tended to err on the side of caution and pick up a little of everything when he visited. By the time Larisa would come inside, breakfast was well on its way. She would find Miles in the kitchen, sliding a pancake around in a skillet before tossing it up and catching it again. He was no master chef, and it showed as some of the pancakes were a little darker than intended on one side but they certainly weren’t burnt or inedible as he plated a small stack of them each on a pair of plates. His hair hung over his face a little as he concentrated on making sure this one stayed that nice golden brown that he was looking for, chuckling a little when he’d finally catch sight of Larisa. “I’m glad you chose a breakfast that I actually can make… I’d hate to disappoint you with my lack of culinary expertise.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 10:58 AM
I'm sure I can do that for you… Her smile brightened as he expressed he would indeed make her breakfast, she had to say she was a little surprised he didn't come across as a man who cooked much, intact she wouldn't be surprised if he had his own personalised chefs just waiting to be summoned to cook the highness whatever he wanted, the thought had her quietly chuckling to herself, she remained where she was her hand rolling up and down his arm still basking in that golden glow of the sun which was now getting higher in the sky, the colours changing to the bright golden colour it normally was, she felt his hands move from around her waist shifting her own hands as he grasped her hips and slid her forward a bit. A part of her almost grasped his arm to tell him they didn't have to rush, they could wait a moment more, but she didn't want to appear to selfish and needy, the man was probably hungry , her eyes gazed towards him as he stood that robe just about concealing the wonderful frame she knew he Held beneath it, but before she could let her eyes move over his frame he was kissing her cheek and vanishing indoors, she watched him for a moment before turning back to that ocean, watching the sun glittering over the surface, god she wished she could see this everyday, wake up to the sound of the ocean and the sun creeping across it in the morning and vanishing below it at night, it truly was a glorious sight one she never got tired of seeing. After just a few more moments she pulled herself up from the lounge chair and headed back into the bedroom gazing down at the dishevelled sheets she smiled before making her way into the bathroom, she peered at her complexation and winced a bit, god her hair was crazy this morning the waves were wild and untamed on her head, christ and he saw her like that! She grumbled at herself for not checking herself more thoroughly before grasping a band and sorting her hair into a messy bun, a few soft waves bouncing around her face,
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that at least looked a little better than a moment ago, tying that robe a little tighter she stepped out of the bedroom and made her way down towards the Kitchen, the smell of Pancakes instantly hit her nose making her stomach groan, god they smelt good. Turning into the kitchen she see him there concentrating intently on the pancake in the pan, the way his brows furrowed and he flipped that pancake in the pan nearly had her laughing, he looked like he was tackling a complicated business meeting and he looked utterly adorable, her eyes gazed towards the Pancakes he had already made, sure they weren't perfect but they looked more than edible and she was looking forward to trying them, a small chuckle leaving her lips as she stepped forward to gaze at what he was doing. " Experience comes with practice Mr King, you won't be an expert straight away, but these look great. Thank you for making them…" tilting up she placed a small kiss to his cheek to show her appreciation for him making them breakfast. " Want some coffee?..." she asked finding a coffee machine she opened some cupboards searching for the beans before she found them, it was a machine fairly similar to the one in the office so she knew how to make it, if he said he did she went about making enough for the two of them, placing it in the coffee machine and pressing the button , her eyes watching to make sure she done it right before leaning herself against the kitchen country watching him with a grin. " So…should I expect this kind of service all the time Mr King? A girl sure get used to these sunrise mornings and Pancakes made for her by a stud in a robe.." she teased. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 11:50 AM
Miles just nodded when she asked if he wanted some coffee, grinning lightly as his focus turned from the breakfast in the pan to watch her bend and pull out the coffee machine and grinder. He wasn’t subtle about looking over her frame covered by that robe, more than just his stomach yearning for breakfast it seemed. However the slight smell of the pan brought his attention back to the pancake. He'd darkened it just a bit too much and he sighed irritably at it before sliding it onto his plate. He’d separated the pancakes so that she at least got the better looking ones he had made. ”So…should I expect this kind of service all the time Mr. King? A girl could get used to these sunrise mornings and pancakes made for her by a stud in a robe..” “Absolutely not.” Miles responded in a mocking tone, sliding a plate of pancakes over to her followed closely by a bottle of maple syrup. “That would surely spoil you… and while I’m not opposed to a little pampering here and there, I’m not your personal chef Ms. Bechtel.” he continued, teasing her a little and taking out the silverware for them both. “Though… you keep thinking of me like that, and we might be able to come to an arrangement.” Miles smirked at her. The idea of being considered a ‘stud in a robe’, obviously wasn’t a bad image for him. He at least didn’t mind the compliment it insinuated. Quietly, he shut off the stove and put the bowl and skillet in the sink to be cleaned later, unable to hold back the yawn that came over him. It was still early for the man, even though he normally was up quite early on a normal basis. The beeping of the coffee maker let him know it was well on it’s way to being done, so without a word he moved to the counter and leaned on it next to her. There was a perfectly good table nearby that they could use, or the couches would provide a fine place to sit and eat their breakfast together but standing in the kitchen, leaning against the counter, just felt like a natural and easy way to h
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“Thank you for making coffee.” He said quietly, running a hand through his messed hair just so the few locks that had fallen in his face could be pushed back and away. It hadn’t bothered him while he was making breakfast but since he was done, the tickling hairs were irritating and he just wanted them to remain out of the way. Picking up a fork and slicing through his stack of pancakes, Miles was pleased to see that they were done well enough. The blueberries were warm and sweet, and he chuckled at the taste. It had been quite a while since he’d had an actual breakfast before. Normally Miles was too busy to make himself breakfast, so a cup of coffee was usually the only thing he got. So for him, this was quite the treat. “Where does your Grandfather live? We can leave whenever you want to, I just wanted to plan the route.” He asked, clarifying the reason why he was asking. Miles still felt like he should bring something for her family member, but Larisa had told him it wasn’t necessary either. After the Gala and the stress that had been placed on them both, Miles felt stronger than ever to try and smooth things over with her family. Show that he wasn’t just taking advantage of her at least, and perhaps try and shine a better light on himself before the stories got out of control and reached his ears. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 12:33 PM
Absolutely not Those resounding words caused a Bright laugh to leave her lips, those arms coming to fold across her chest eyeing him suspiciously, though the humour still played out across her beautiful features, her eyes gazed down to the perfectly placed Pancakes before that syrup followed her fingers delicately coming out to drag the Pancakes closer to her. She huffed playfully at his words. " Oh So you're suggesting I don't deserve to be spoiled, Mr King? I see no issue with you being my personal chef, I will of course pay accordingly for your efforts , no good deed goes unnoticed after all…" she teased reaching for the syrup she popped a generous amount on the Pancakes, she was certainly craving sugar this morning and she could only put it down to the extra exertion she had put her body through the last few days, the thought giving her another reason to smile as she grasped that fork and remained where she was against that counter. " An arrangement huh? And exactly what arrangement would that be? Any good business man knows an arrangement can be made but only by careful consideration from both parties, and compromise of course.." she teased using that fork to cut into the Pancakes she didn't miss that yawn and winced a little at it, perhaps she shouldn't of woken him up so early, the man was always up at the crack of dawn for work, she shouldn't of been so selfish and let him lay in a little this morning, but her excitement to share the sunrise with him tarnished any reasonable thought process if allowing the man to have sleep. She popped some pancake in her mouth and grinned at the taste, he really didn't give himself enough credit they tasted wonderful , the blueberries was incredibly sweet and the taste of the pancake batter was great, as he thanked her for the coffee she smiled his way shrugging. " It's the least I could do considering I dragged you out of bed at the crack of dawn, I..uh sorry, for getting you up so early, I should've let you
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lay in a little more " she said perhaps sheepishly she truly did feel bad that she had gotten him up early especially seeing the softest tired expression on his handsome features. When he asked where her grandfather's lived and wanting to plan the route she chuckled. " Listen to the turistico…"tourist she teased with another chuckle before cutting another piece of pancake off. " He lives in Maiori, its about a fifty minute drive from here, I can drive if you want, I know how to get there save you the hassle of fiddling with that sat nav.." she teased popping another piece of pancake in her mouth before she heard the coffee beep again to signal it was done placing the plate down she grasped two mugs and went about making their coffee, handing him his mug first before preparing hers. " Here , you better drink that seeing how the Lupo apparently can't handle early mornings…" she teased with a wink. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 01:40 PM
“Considering that I’m still your boss, Ms. Bechtel… No, I am not your personal chef.” He teased her, leaning in a little as she tucked in to her pancakes that he’d made. “You couldn’t afford me as a chef anyway… and besides.. You deserve better food than what I can make.” Miles chuckled gently at her. He didn’t necessarily mind making her breakfast each day, though he was very sure that she’d get sick of him pretty quickly with his lack of culinary diversity. Pancakes were one thing, but if she started asking for something fancier, Miles would certainly be in trouble. He just smiled at her, asking what exact arrangement he had in mind. Miles wasn’t subtle, raising that brow at her a little and letting his gaze wander past her shoulders and over her body currently covered by that robe. It was clear there were a few things that he’d put on the table as far as an arrangement was concerned, but so far he didn’t voice it. Perhaps too tired to do so or perhaps because he didn’t want to give away everything that he wanted to do to her yet. ”It’s the least I could do considering I dragged you out of bed at the crack of dawn…” “It’s fine. Probably a good idea to get back on schedule anyway for next week.” He replied gently, taking the coffee she offered to him and carefully taking a sip of the dark liquid. Miles let the drink soothe down his throat and warm up his entire chest from the inside out, giving a soft humming sound of appreciation at it. The caffeine would surely be helpful today. A gentle chuckle came afterwards when he lowered the mug down to continue his own pancake breakfast, crossing his legs behind him comfortably. And while he wasn’t necessarily a tourist he did chuckle at her statement that he was. He wasn’t born or raised in Italy, he just had a business there. Perhaps it would be nice to be shown around by someone who is so passionately in love with the place. He thought quietly, grinning against the rim of the mug in his hand. *”You better dri
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nk that seeing how the Lupo apparently can’t handle early mornings…”* “Only when he’s up half the night fucking his Agnellino senseless…” Miles muttered darkly, raising his brows in a suggestive playful way. He loved how they could banter back and forth, enjoyed the teasing and the play that they both participated in. While Miles didn’t consider himself a domestic type, he did recognize that he was a bit more tame with her. Making breakfast, providing a massage or bath, cuddling her close at night or whenever he got the chance. Even Melody hadn’t gotten that kind of attention from him. The realization that this was different from that point in his life, was a reassuring one. If it was different, then perhaps it wouldn’t end the same way. He quietly tucked in to the rest of his pancakes, pleased that even on the burnt edges of his own, they didn't turn out half bad. His mind wandered to the itinerary for the day, the plans they had made to visit her family and then the trip home. Thinking too far ahead to home was a depressing thought, so instead he tried to focus on the trip to her grandfather's. Spying the keys to the Romeo on the counter, Miles grinned at them. Once he was finished, he rinsed the plate off in the sink before leaving his dishes there. They'd be cleaned up later, he wasn't too concerned about it. On his way back upstairs to get changed into some more comfortable clothes, Miles picked up the keys to the car and tucked them away in the pocket of his robe. He had an idea, and he thought it might be the perfect way to repay him for making breakfast this morning... @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 02:06 PM
Only when he's up all night fucking his agnellino senseless Those words had her pausing before she put another mouthful of pancake in, her head twisting slowly towards him seeing that arched brow and suggestive complexation had her grinning before a small chuckle left her lips, oh the man was entirely to much sometimes, though he did have a point, her mind wandering back to last night, the soft soreness in her rear and hips a gentle reminder of it to, how he took her so passionately yet roughly, the thoughts sent tingles rushing down her spine , god this man could get to her so easily, he was dangerous for her health she was sure of it, the type of thing doctors would warn you to stay away to maintain a perfectly normal blood pressure! To hell with it though, dangerous or not, she loved it. " Well, I guess I can't argue with you there…" she teased finally putting that piece of pancake in her mouth, she had nearly finished when she watched him dispose of his plate in the sink rinsing it of and heading out of that kitchen, she shouted to him that she would be right up before she popped the last of the pancake in her mouth, pushing herself of the counter she walked to the sink turning on the faucet she washed up her own plates leaving it to dry before sipping it coffee grateful it had cooled down enough so she could drink it easily, before rinsing off the mug and walked promptly out the kitchen to go back to that bedroom. The way up her fingers fiddling with that band in her handf tugging it out she perched it on her wrist her fingers rolling through her hair in an attempt to calm those wild locks as she made her way up towards the bedroom, she was in desperate need of a shower to, almost wishing she had one last night that would of been a damn sighter better, stepping into the bedroom she walked straight to her case rummaging around it , unsure what exactly she was going wear out to see her grandfather, not that he cared and never would, She Just knew he w
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ould be happy to see.hsrd she didn't plan on seeing J She couldn't stop the eye roll she gave at mmkl, a thought came to mind as she peered towards him with a thoughtful expression. " are you sure you doing mind coming with me to see my grandfather?you don't have to come if you don't mind to? Judy don't want you feeling uncomfortable thstd all.. @c7lioy
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 07:44 PM
Miles had made his way upstairs, just giving a soft wave to her call that she’d be right up. A shower was in his future and he was all too keen to get into it. Grabbing a towel with one hand and stripping off that robe quietly, he made his way into the bathroom. The coffee had certainly helped wake him up a bit but he knew that as soon as he’d get under that water and start cleaning himself off of last night’s fun, he’d be far more awake. Setting the towel down on the counter, Miles took a look at himself in the vanity mirror. His hair was gently tousled and fluffed from sleep and from last night. A few hairs stood on end off to the side and he ran his hand through it to try and tame the untamable. For a moment he just looked himself over, debating whether or not he needed to trim up his face a bit. The last thing he wanted to appear as was unkempt for Larisa’s family. After the shower… He thought. While Miles normally kept a small amount of stubble along his face as he felt it made him appear more distinguished or desirable, he wondered if it would be best to shave it completely this time around. The idea was only kicked around, mostly because the downside was he might look too young. Clean faces tended to. Slowly, he got himself into that shower, letting the warm water run over his back and through his hair.
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His mind raced for a little bit, going through everything that had happened in the last twelve to twenty four hours. Kissing Larisa at the gala like that hadn’t been in the cards, and yet he didn’t regret it for a single moment. Running through the night and everything that happened, Miles knew if presented with the opportunity again, he wouldn’t have changed his choice. Whatever this was between the two of them, he wanted to keep for as long as he would be allowed to. She wants me…She wants me… The concept felt so foreign to Miles as he lathered the shampoo in his hair and began to rinse it off. With his eyes closed he just let the water run over his face and down his body. His thoughts traveled further, to leaving the gala and how scared Larisa had looked. How she looked so panicked when they both had realized exactly what had happened. Would she change her mind, once we get back to London? Will she still feel the same? Or will the pressure from his every day existence be too much for her? The questions were something he couldn’t answer. Mostly because he didn’t know. Miles wanted to believe that she’d want to stay, that this weekend wouldn’t end once they got back to London but the reality of the situation was, he just wasn’t sure.
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I want her… and… she wants me… It was a small reminder, something to hold onto as he heard her come into the bedroom. Miles quietly got himself toweled off, wrapping it around his waist as he finished in the shower. He wave peering at his face, still undecided if he should shave it off or not when he realized she was peering over at him. The bathroom door had been left open, he had no need to close it. ”Are you sure you don’t mind coming with me to see my grandfather? You don’t have to come if you don’t want to…” “Do you not want me to come?” He asked her simply, turning in the bathroom to look at her from the door frame. “I don’t mind coming with you at all…but I’ll stay away if you’d prefer to go on your own Larisa.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 08:27 PM
Do you not want me to come? The response came so quickly it had her brows furrowed in confusion, is that what he thought? That she didn't want him to come? He barely took any time to respond with that even though that wasn't what she had said at all. I don't mind coming with you at all, but I'll stay away if you prefer to go on your own larisa.. finding some clothes she wanted out of that suitcase she laid them on the bed before she made her way into that bathroom, she didn't know why but she didn't like how he instantly assumed she wouldn't want him there, like that was the true meaning of what she said or meant. Stepping upto him she wasted no time in wrapping her arms around his waist. " Hey Mr Big shot, I would of never of mentioned this if I didn't want you to come along with me, I'd love you to come and meet him, your going to love him I just know it…and his house is beautiful, I just didn't want to put any pressure on you if..ya know I was asking you to do something to early on you know?..." she spoke quietly up to him, it wasn't that she didn't want him there it was more she was worried she might be pushing him to meet the family to quick, and he might not want to do all the formalities with them this soon, considering they were still going to see where it goes She pulled herself up onto her tiptoes brushing her lips against his sweetly holding it for just a moment before she pulled back. " I really do want you to come, I hope you know that…" she whispered against his lips before giving him one last kiss and turning to that shower, she really needed one and she had to try and tame this wild locks that were currently concealed behind that band, but once she lifted her hand to it and pulled it out those locks were free again to sprawl against her back in messy waves not as unified as last night , she turned the shower on allowing the water to warm up before she removed her robe hanging it back on the hook from which she got it from. Her body was
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loitered in a few marks her neck, her hips even her rear had the faintest of marks still from last night as she finally stepping into the shower she groaned the Instant the hot water hit her face tilting her head up to enjoy the warm sprays as it hit her face and rushed down her body, for a moment she simply stood like this, Just wanted to enjoy the calming effect the shower had on her aching body. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 09:13 PM
For a moment, he thought she might have been upset with him or angry for asking a question. It was her family, if she didn’t want him to come than he wouldn’t impose on her. It wasn’t like he was trying to force his way into her time. She said that she hadn’t seen her grandfather in a while, so Miles assumed that perhaps she would enjoy time alone with the man to catch up and not worry about trying to explain why her boss was coming with her on this family trip. He stood still watching as her arms wrapped around his waist. Miles looked down at her and raised a brow. It wasn’t that he didn’t mind the intimacy and if she wanted some fun he wouldn’t say no to her. Though he had just gotten out of the shower, just gotten cleaned up. Seemed like a waste to get all dirty right after rinsing off. Unless she wants it in the shower… then I guess twice in a day is fine. ”Hey Mr. Big Shot, I would of never mentioned this if I didn’t want you to come along with me. I’d love you to come and meet him, you’re going to love him I just know it…” As she continued on, Miles saw the passion in her face. She was quiet in how she spoke, and Miles gently let his arms fall around her while he listened. So she really wanted him to go? I just didn’t want to put any pressure on you… That made a little bit of sense. He wasn’t even sure what to call what they were yet. Should Miles be meeting anyone from her family then? Connor probably met him…
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Well that thought cinched it. There was no way that Miles was going to be outdone by that boy. Not anymore. The kiss that she gave was a tease, the first one soft and barely there while the second lasted just a bit longer. He just wanted to hold her there, press her against the wall and make sure she understood why it wasn’t a good idea to poke the wolf in this instance. However, he refrained just letting her slip into that shower and grinning like the cheeky devil he was. Admiring his handiwork all over her body. The little marks on her neck and the faint prints on her ass. He didn’t even realize that he was standing there watching her until she had stepped into the shower and let the water rush over her body. It was like he couldn’t pull his eyes away for a moment, just admiring how beautiful she looked in his shower. “I don’t mind meeting your grandfather.” Miles said finally, taking his towel off from around his waist and drying his hair a little more with it. “You said so yourself, that you don’t often get the chance to see him. I won’t keep you from him of course, but I can’t guarantee we can come back here every weekend. It’s… efficient this way.” The way he said it sounded more like a business transaction, though he hadn’t meant it that way. It was more, they were already here so they might as well. Taking a comb through his hair, he smiled in the mirror a little at the just fucked perfection that he could style his hair into. It was something he was glad of, as he really didn’t have time to deal with styling it often. Afterwards he stepped out of the bathroom, taking the towel and tossing it into a hamper in the bedroom before making his way to his suitcase.
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Pulling on a pair of boxer briefs that hugged his frame, Miles pulled out a couple of shirt and a pair of clean jeans. He stood there contemplating between the two. One was a simple t-shirt, like the one he’d worn on the plane and was certainly comfortable. But might be too casual or give the wrong impression. The other was a button down shirt in light blue. Certainly more professional looking, but he really didn’t want to give off that he was some strict boss. Frustrated, he grabbed the black t-shirt and stuffed it on, shaking his head as he put on the dark pair of jeans as well. Miles was overthinking it, a shirt like this was fine enough. Even though he did want to ensure that he left a good impression so that any thoughts of Connor in Larisa’s grandfather’s mind would easily be erased. Part of King’s Acquisitions and Investments was taking over a company when they could no longer take care of their own assets. For Miles? He considered this a hostile takeover from Connor. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 09:39 PM
I don't mind meeting your grandfather…. Those words had her finally tilting her head out the shower to peer through the glass to where he was, she was glad he wanted to, and honestly she wondered If he realised how important her grandfather was to her, he was probably the most important person in her entire family apart from maybe her mum, it was no secret she wasn't that close to her father or brought, their relationship had always been strained, but her grandfather? He truly meant a lot to her, so this was a big deal at least for her. I can't guarantee we can come back every weekend, its efficient this way she couldn't stop the small laugh that left her in the shower cubicle at his choice of words, spoken like a true a true buisness man, though she understood what she meant and of course accepted it, they wouldn't be able to come here every weekend, but at least she could see him today, something she hadn't done for a while so she was truly looking forward to it. It didn't take her long to wash and get sorted stepping out of the shower she grabbed one towel to wrap around her before getting another to towel dry her hair, reaching for the hair dryer that was already in the bathroom she switched it on attempting to sort her hair out that frankly was still all over the place, getting her hair dry she ran a brush through it those waves were still present that she wore last night even though washing though they were tamer and looked a lot better, frankly she couldn't be bothered to do much else with her hair so left it like it was, going about doing her normal morning routine before eventually stepping out of that bathroom gazing towards Miles dressed in all black she smiled, god he looked handsome no matter what he wore. Gathering up her clothes she removed that towel drying her self of before placing on her underwear first before tugging on a pair of faded blue jeans and the white shirt she had picked out, it had thin straps dipping down her v line to rev
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eal the buttons going down the front, tan in colour, the front was tucked in just a little as the rest hung loosely around the top of her jeans, her thoughts turned to leaving later her once casual complexation turned into the softest of frowns as she thought about it. She assumed they wouldn't be coming back here once they left, probably go to her grandfather's and then head to the airport, that's what made her silently look around the room and out those balcony doors, gazing towards the pool as the memories flooded back from last night and the glorious view they had around them. She truly didn't want to go, she would rather stay here and never set foot back in England again, going home meant dealing with all manner of stuff that frankly she didn't want to, purely because she didn't know how it might end for them, going back home might solidify to him more his resolve to not do relationships she released a large sigh without even meaning to or even knowing she had done it, her eyes so focused on outside the balcony she barely paid any mind to who or what was in the room with her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 10:00 PM
Miles watched her dress for a moment before he took into account that she was packing herself up too. That’s… not a bad idea I suppose… He thought quietly, slowly doing the same. It was surreal packing in silence. He’d done it so many times before on his own in hotel rooms and such but this time felt heavier. They would be leaving today. Going back to London. Going back to the rest of the world and the storm that waited for them there. Miles just tried to concentrate on grabbing everything he needed. He didn’t want to think about the disaster that would be damage control once he got back home. Zipping up his hard case, he took a look at Larisa. She was mesmerized with the view outside the balcony door’s glass windows. The beautiful ocean and sapphire blue skies. He didn’t have the heart to pull her from that yet, so instead as quietly as he could Miles took his bag and his tuxedo and brought them out to the car. He took his time, opening the back of the Alfa Romeo and putting his garment bag and his suitcase inside it. After securing it, Miles made his way back to the villa and into the bedroom. He found her right where she had been before, and he couldn’t help just watch her for a moment. A pit of unease fell in his gut, regretting having to take her away from here, and drag her into a world of turmoil and public pain. Into His world. Miles kept himself busy, taking hold of her garment bag with the red dress and heels that Caprese had picked out specifically for her and brought those too into the car. He spent as long as he possibly could delaying as much as he was able to before finally all that was left was Larisa and her suitcase that she had paused in finishing to pack. “We’ll come back…” Miles said gently, coming up from behind her and slowly pulling her into him. His arms wrapped around her tenderly, not wanting to scare or startle her while she stood lost in the memories of the weekend. For a moment Miles just wanted to kiss her, she was so close and
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smelled so wonderful. Though he knew once started it was hard for him to stop and they had a good hour long drive according to Larisa. “I promise…” He whispered, slowly moving his way back to take hold of her suitcase and get that packed away. Glancing around, he made sure nothing else was missing, his phone tucked away neatly in his back pocket, his wallet in the opposite side. Whether she followed him or not, Miles brought her suitcase out to the car and secured it into the back along with everything else. Once complete, if she didn’t follow him out immediately, Miles would lean against the hood of the car with his phone out sending a message of thanks to Caprese and Carmen, and that they would connect again when he got back to London. Mr. King, have a safe flight. Let us know when you land. And if there is any, ‘turbulence’. Miles just shook his head. There was likely going to be, and he wasn’t looking forward to it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 10:29 PM
She truly was lost in her own thoughts she hadn't even paid attention to what he was doing behind her, not noticed that he was slowly starting to go and put things in the car, her eyes watching that glorious ocean lapping against the shore, of course it wasn't like they didn't have a ocean where they lived because they did, but it just wasn't the same as it was here, there was something so special about being here for her. *Well come back.. *. His words broke that transe realising she had zoned out for much longer then she intended, feeling his strong protective arms come around her she smiled leaning into him for a moment her hand coming to glide along his arms as she remained flush against his chest. " I know…." She whispered back, she didn't need to say anything else, he knew how she felt, she knew they would come back and hopefully next time things would be even better, hopefully things at home wouldn't be as daunting as they are now, hopefully things would of settled and they could truly enjoy themselves. She felt him release her turning her self around it was then she noticed he had taken everything already and was now securing her case before he took that to, she took a moment to peer around the room making sure they had taken everything she didn't see anything left so she grasped her cardigan shd had gotten out shoving it on her arms knowing it was still cool outside and grasping her sunglasses putting it on her head she made her way outside to join him, seeing him perched in the hood of that car the sun playing havoc in his hair. She wasn't going to stop her self from enjoying this moment, she was going to zed her grandfather, and she couldn't be more excited about it, she didn't know if he would of seen she was in town or not but hopefully he didn't, one she didn't want his first impression of Miles to be whatever the tabloids printed today, that and she wanted to surprise him by simply turning up…she couldn't wait to see his face. Stepping over
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to where he was she held her hand out to him with a playful grin. " Cough them up Mr King, allow me to show you how us Italian women tackle these roads …" she teased with a wink. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 10:48 PM
With his head down looking through his phone, he only just noticed her stepping out into the early morning sunshine. Even in casual wear she was beautiful. Freshly showered and putting all the flowers in the gardens to shame. It hurt a little that they had to leave, and the trouble they would be walking into once they got home. For the most part, his company email hadn’t blown up too terribly which he was pleasantly surprised about. Maybe… it’s a non starter story… no one cared or something.. The thought was insanely optimistic. There was no way it wasn’t a non-starter. Everyone would want to know who the mystery woman in red that had purchased Miles King and got him to kiss her on the dance floor was. Among other things… ”Cough them up Mr. King.” Larisa’s voice and closer appearance pulled him from his phone and the worries that plagued him. He quietly put his phone in his pocket and listened to her. Allow me to show you how us Italian women tackle these roads…? A playful smirk rose on his face. She wanted to drive then? He didn’t have a problem with that. However, Larisa didn’t have to know that. “Oh really?” He replied coolly, patting the small lump in his front pocket of his jeans where the keys to the car were held captive. Raising a brow at her and smirking in a defiantly playful way, Miles leaned himself back against the hood of the car, crossing his arms in front of his chest a moment with his legs slightly spread on either side of her. There was a dare in his eyes and a quiet chuckle in his voice. “I don’t know Larisa… Do you, Italian Women, drive safely enough? I’d hate to get a ticket for reckless driving…” Miles regularly got speeding tickets. He just paid them and even knew some of the officers back home by name. There wasn’t much they could really do about it, save for revoking his license. Which they had threatened to do at one point but for the time being he was still legally allowed to drive. While he waited for her to answer him back
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in whatever snarky or sassy way in the affirmative as he assumed she would, he just gave a shrug of his shoulders and glanced down to his jeans. Making sure the motion was clearly visible to her and indicated where she could find the keys to the car, if she wanted them so badly. A teasing gleam sparkled in those dark chocolate eyes, and his voice was challenging in it’s sensual baritone sound. “If you want them… Go ahead and take them then.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 11:06 PM
Oh really? She watched his hand gently pat the place where his keys clearly were, That cocky smile she had grown so used to from the man suddenly spread across his mouth his brow arched and his stance showing her she was about to get some cocky ass response from him, the sheer thought of it had her arms folding across her chest, the gentle breeze blowing between them tussling her hair a little behind her, those ocean eyes of hers narrowed towards the man as he teased her. " You don't think I'm a safe driver Miles? I'm offended. I'll have you know I haven't gotten a ticket in the last nine months…" she teased, of course she to had managed to get a ticket once or twice in her driving career one of them actually here in Italy, luckily she had managed to sway the man who issued her one who just have her a very small fine and didn't take it much further then that, sometimes she simply got carried away when she was behind the wheel. She watched him shrug followed his eyes as they glanced down to the front of his jeans a clear indication where the keys were, her eyes rise to meet his again her own hues twisting mischievously her bottom lip only briefly pulling between her teeth as she stepped forward closing the distance between them so she could stand between those legs . " I always get what I want Mr King, though are You sure you want me to reach in there and get them myself? I'm awfully clumsy, I could end up grabbing anything…" she whispered up to him teasingly that smile only spreading on her face, she didn't hesitate much though, her face almost lined with his those eyes staring into his not faltering once as she dipped her hand down to reach for those keys, of course she felt the cool metal almost instantly beneath the tips of her fingers but she didn't pull them out straight away, instead she allowed those fingers to move just a bit to where she knew he was hidden, pressing them down into the fabric clearly feeling the outline of him she grinned more
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up to him allowing them to trace him as much as she could through that fabric . "Ooops…that's not what I want is it…" she teased a playful chuckle leaving her, before she finally moved those fingers and grasped the keys pulling them out of his pocket and waving them in his face playfully. " Seems I found them, I didn't do too badly did I?.." she teased trying to push down that laugh that was threatening to spill over again. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Mar-23 11:22 PM
Being safe had nothing to do with it. He was sure that of the two of them, that she was safe enough to drive and truth be told, he wouldn’t mind letting someone else drive for a while. The idea of possibly even catching a few extra winks in the passenger seat came to mind briefly. He smiled at her as she came forward with his challenge, knowing in a way from being with her as much as he had that she wouldn’t have been able to resist teasing him back. ”I always get what I want Mr. King, though are You sure you want me to reach in there and get them myself? I’m awfully clumsy, I could end up grabbing anything…” “You promise?” he purred to her, chuckling a little at the idea that he wouldn’t like it if she were to feel him up while she dug her hand in there. His dark eyes caught hold of those soft ocean blues she had, and the playful dance the pair did just excited him further. The movement of her arm was the only thing that made him shift from her lovely face to watch her hand disappear down his pocket. Miles swallowed a little feeling her fingers find the keys but purposefully shift and glide against him instead. He couldn’t help the slight twitch that ran through it and the soft humming sound he made at her touch. It wouldn’t be enough to get him going, but it was so fun to tease her and she seemed not to mind it too terribly bad. ”Ooops… that’s not what I want is it…” “That’s not what you said last night Agnellino…” He teased gently in her ear. Perhaps a car nap wasn’t in the cards; Miles felt quite awake now with her light fingertips teasing him. Soon enough her hand slipped from his pocket and she was dangling those keys in front of him. Miles couldn’t help the soft laugh he gave her, admitting defeat with a soft nod of his head. Though, whether it was actually a defeat on his part or more a draw was hard to say. “Alright Ms. Bechtel… Take us away.” He said brightly, moving around to the passenger side of the car and climbing inside. Once in, he imm
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ediately adjusted the seat so it was more laid back instead of sitting upright. He wasn’t completely horizontal or anything, but certainly looked far more like he was lounging versus being a passenger in a car. This felt comfortable for him, his arms coming to rest behind his head after he’d buckled himself in but it also helped her too. Without him so close and forward, it was easier for her to see the passenger side mirror if she needed it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Mar-23 11:38 PM
That's not what you said last night Agnellino… Those words alone had indeed caused a brighter smile to crease against her face, oh he was right she did not say that last night, nor was she likely to ever say that to him, he was far to good at what he did to her and he bloody well knew it to, grasping those keys she folded them in her palm actually excited that he was willing to let her drive, she didn't know why but she thought he might kick up more of a fuss about it, some men just didn't like the woman driving them around but she was pleased at least to see he was more then happy to let her. Alright Mrs Bechtel…take us away… she wasted no time stepping away from him and unlocking the car climbing in the drivers side, the seat already adjusted to how she wanted it seeing how she was the last person to drive it, placing her belt on she grasped her sunglasses popping them over her eyes peeking towards him as he started to lounge back in that chair. " Get yourself comfortable Miles why don't you…" she teased, there was something nice about watching him relax right there in that chair, he deserved it, truly. He worked hard every day so to see him able to relax a bit on this trip was nice, she was he needed it. Starting the engine hearing the engine roar into life the vibrations that rang through the interior, she loved the sound of it, she half wondered then what his Aston Martin was like to drive, chuckling a little at her thoughts peeking over to him. " So seeing how you don't mind me driving your cars Mr King, does that mean I get to drive one of those speed junkies you've got at home some time?.." she teased with a grin, oh she truly wasn't expecting him to give up those keys so willingly driving down the small drive she was contemplating which way she wanted to go, she could go inland it would be a little less time, but she wanted to go the coastal route, she wanted to see all those glorious views she knew there was, turning of in the direction of t
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hat she didn't know when they would be back so she wanted to bask in its glory as much as she could, turning down the main stretch of road the ocean beside her … god it was simply beautiful, she was gonna miss this when they went home. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Mar-23 06:32 AM
“I planned on it.” Miles said with a playful smirk at her. The idea that he wouldn’t be comfortable in one of his own cars was a bit funny, but especially if someone else was taking over driving for him. He did keep his eyes on the road as Larisa turned the car on and it roared into life. Miles exhaled in a satisfied way; he always did like his cars and the faster or louder the better. While the Alfa Romeo here in Italy wasn’t as loud as the Lamborghini or as luxurious as his Aston Martin at home, he still appreciated the vehicle quite a lot. ”So seeing how you don’t mind me driving your cars Mr. King…” Miles turned his head a little to give Larisa more of his attention. What was she going to ask now about his cars? Listening to her and the question she had, he raised a brow and then turned his face to the ceiling of the car in thought. His eyes closed for a moment, imagining Larisa behind the wheel of his emerald green Aston Martin, or perhaps that crimson and black Lamborghini and Miles winced. Calling them ‘speed junkies’ had a foul taste in his mouth so when he opened his eyes again and turned to look at her, he didn’t exactly look thrilled at the idea.
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“Doubtful… considering that you called them ‘Speed Junkies’...” he said quietly shaking his head and rolling his eyes at her. “Maybe… If you’re good and can show a little respect for the super-cars I own… Maybe... I’ll let you take the Ferrari out for a spin..” He teased, considering the cost value of the cars he owned and deciding if any of them were to somehow meet their end, the Ferrari at least was the oldest and likely was in need of being replaced anyway. The sapphire blue car was a damn good one anyway, a beautiful convertible and imagining Larisa behind the wheel of it actually brought a smile to his face. In his imagination, she actually looked good behind the wheel of that car. That’s a thought… Soon enough she had taken them out and were driving along the coastline. His eyes turned to take in the views and he immediately felt guilty. She probably would have preferred to have the ability to look out the window easily like this. A pit fell in his throat, thinking perhaps he’d been selfish with allowing her to drive. She wanted to though.. And I don’t mind her driving the Romeo… It had nothing to do with the type of car, the cost of it or anything like that. It was more that she’d driven the thing before and it had come back returned without a scratch. That and she seemed insistent earlier in wanting to drive it. So instead, Miles leaned himself back, shuffling his shoulders against the seat and got himself settled for the hour long car ride to her grandfather’s. “So tell me Larisa..” He said after a moment or two of silence. “About Italy for you. You said in my kitchen before… well before we had dinner...that you grew up here?” It was just Miles trying to have her talk. He wanted to know more about her. Learn all he could, that and he liked hearing her voice. It was sassy and sarcastic, downright bratty at times but when she wasn’t on edge or angry or any of that, it was actually quite soothing. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Mar-23 07:32 AM
Doubtful because you called them speed junkies She chuckled softly in the car peeking over to him only briefly before turning her attention back to the front she leaned back resting on the comfortable seats, both hands still firmly on the wheel. " Oh please, don't start on me about showing them respect I haven't forgotten the way you peeled away from the front of my house Miles, I can almost guarantee that wasn't the first time you behaved like that either, so don't act like me calling them speed junkies was wrong, because that's exactly what there for..they wouldn't be called supercars otherwise " she teased, hearing him say about the ferrari she rolled her eyes . " Oldest one you got huh? I'm offended that you don't trust me with your prized possessions tsk tsk…." She teased with a brighter smile the road was fairly straight now so she didn't need to do much more than stay on the straight and narrow. So tell me Larisa? She bent her head a little so she could listen to what he wanted to ask her, grinning widely the moment he asked her about Italy, anything he wanted to know it seemed she was more then eager to share, her love and passion for the place was so evident in the way she acted about it, it was without a shadow of a doubt where her heart trying lied, even if she had at least found some love in England nothing would compare to her emotions she felt for here. " I did grow up here, lived here until I finished my school studies, so sixteen? " she said and tried to remember the exact age she was when they moved away. " Or just before I was sixteen anyway, we lived in Maiori growing up, we has the most beautiful home, it wasn't anything lavish, but we were surrounded by beautiful country landscapes, hills as far as you could see, a small river used to run at the bottom of the hill, me and Theo used to do minnow fishing there a lot growing up , dad used to work a lot and mum so we used to spend a great deal of time with my grandfather and grandma…th
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ey were…some of my best memories…" she reminisced, smiling warmly at whatever thoughts she had.
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" My grandfather especially was the most nurturing caring man you'll ever meet, he was so relaxed so carefree, he never got angry or upset, he never cared about people's opinions , if someone went there and expressed opinions towards other people he would never pay it any mind, he's a don't judge a book by its cover guy, he truly believes in getting to know the person first…he's done that always " she said softly her expression becoming even more thoughtful. " My favourite activity was harvesting the vines, he used to make his own wine he had a huge cellar in the basement under his house, he sold it at the restaurant maybe you tried it some time, we used to spend hours out there, I used to get so sun kissed mum used to be furious…" she chuckled. " She would be shouting and he would just be lounging in his chair with a glass of wine nodding at all the appropriate times, seeming to be paying attention, but then he would look at me and pull a face or mock her silently.. " she said with a bright laugh. " I remember it so fondly almost like it was yesterday….but then we had to move, dad's business was taken of, and he wanted us to go to business school, and London has the finest business schools don't you know.. " she said with a pish accent smiling a little, though it turned a little sour. " At the time I was excited because I really had a passion for it, it was something I wanted to do, I guess I just didn't realise how much I'd miss Italy, miss him…" she whispered before she shrugged. " But I don't regret it, I'm proud of all I've achieved something I wouldn't of done here , my only regret is not coming here enough, but things always got in the way, work, studying, personal life…life just gets busy, but I always make time for him, I'd call him every other day, we would face time some nights and he would walk through the vineyard if u concentrate enough it's almost like I was there…" she whispered. " I can't tell you how excited I am to be going back…I've missed
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Miles King BOT 20-Mar-23 08:07 AM
Miles huffed a little at her assessment. Sure the Ferrari was the older car in the garage, but it wasn’t old by only about four years. Technically speaking the oldest car he had in his possession was his Bentley but Thomas drove that around and Miles imagined the young man’s face would be pretty heartbroken if he was told he wasn’t able to drive it around anymore. Though, she was right in that aspect. While Miles knew exactly what his vehicles were capable of, he chuckled at the idea that he was expecting her to respect them and their capabilities. They were powerful cars, and he more or less wanted to ensure she could handle herself behind the horsepower they had. A novice driver would be intimidated by it, and even some experienced drivers might falter at the idea too. Instead of argue with her or give in to her teasing, he just settled himself in. “My oldest is the Bentley for reference, so no. Not the oldest.” He said quietly, smiling at the ridiculousness of her offense a little. “But Thomas drives that, so I can’t give that one to you…. Besides, I think you’d look sexy behind the wheel of the convertible.” He let his gaze go to the ceiling afterwards, listening as she began to regale him about her life in Italy, and why she was so attached to the place. He didn’t make a sound, nor interrupt her as she spoke. He would turn his head every so often just to make sure that she knew he was still listening to her, but other than that she had his full attention.
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Miles enjoyed listening to her. How passionate and how much love she expressed for the place. It was calming to hear and brought a soft smile to his face. Mentally he took notes of how her grandfather seemed to treat others, and how he should probably address the man. If he was a ‘don’t judge a book by it’s cover’ kind of guy like how she said, then Miles wanted to make sure that the pages of his book were worth the read. There was a bit of a concern if any news of the Gala on saturday night had reached the man, but Miles was hopeful that perhaps if there was it wasn’t too damning. “I’m glad that we took this detour then Larisa.” Miles finally said gently to her, moving his hand over to rest on her thigh. He wasn’t trying to make her uncomfortable or try to start anything, it was just his way of being comforting. Of showing care and understanding through more than just his words. He left his hand there, as it felt nice for him too. He certainly wasn’t going to move it unless she told him to. His eyes glanced out the window at the rolling landscape around them. It truly was beautiful here, and Miles was quite pleased to have a permanent residence to come to at any time.
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“Hopefully you’ll be able to visit him more often.” He said softly, recognizing the importance that her grandfather meant to her. “Considering we can just stay at the Villas whenever we come down here. And it’s not far from where he lives. Pretty convenient I’d think.” Miles sighed softly, thinking on how he was raised, and how his home life was so much different than Larisa’s. The only thing that seemed to be similar in any way, was the business school he had attended and of course where it had landed him now. Though thinking about it, his face took on a more contemplative melancholy. “Your grandfather sounds like a very good man.” He said finally after a moment. “I hope I don’t disappoint him.” It wasn’t that Miles was necessarily nervous about meeting someone from Larisa’s family. It was more that he didn’t want to be a disappointment to anyone. He was raised to be on point, to be detail oriented and focused. To do his best and be the best. There wasn’t much room for error in his line of work and that encompassed most of his life. So to be a disappointment to someone wasn’t an option. He already felt like a failure and a disappointment to his father, the last thing he needed was to not impress Larisa’s grandfather too. Someone that clearly she held in high regard. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Mar-23 08:58 AM
I'm glad we took this detour then Larisa… " Me to…" she whispered tenderly, feeling his hand come across to rest on her thigh she smiled warmly at the contact, it wasn't suggestive or leering towards anything it was just soft and almost caring, like he simply just wanted to be close to her, it was nice to feel so wanted by someone, something she certainly hadn't felt for a long time, and something she could certainly grow to get used to. As he suggested that she would be able to visit more often she sighed with hope, she hoped she could come here more, find more time to do it, and his suggestion of them coming together warmed her heart, even though they had said they would see where things went he was already talking like this would just be what they did together, holidaying more, and it sodified to her that he at least saw some kind of future between them, at least that's how it sounded and honestly she needed to hear those words from him, just to know he was indeed serious with them, not that she thought for a second he wasn't at least serious about trying, but this just made it more apparent for her.. " He is, he's a great man, and I know I could be biassed here, but i truly believe he is, but…you can make that judgement for yourself…" at his next words she smiled softer one hand leaving the steering wheel to come down to hold his hand giving his hand a squeeze . " Just be yourself Miles, that's all you need to do, he will love you I'm sure…in fact I know he will…" she teased, releasing his hand to place it back on the steering wheel.. " What about you Miles? What was your upbringing like?..." she asked carefully, deciding she also wanted to know more about the man beside her, to get an insight into her Miles truly was. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Mar-23 09:43 AM
”What about you Miles? What was your upbringing like?” For a moment Miles didn’t say anything. He glanced over at Larisa almost like he wasn’t sure if she was serious. She wanted to know how he was brought up? What his childhood was like and how he was raised? For him, he didn’t find it to be all that interesting. No one had really asked him either, so he wasn’t sure where to start or what he should share. His mind went through his life a little and the biggest part of it was clear in his mind. “Typical I suppose… for someone born with a silver spoon in their mouth.” He said quietly, and while he was being teasing with it there was a sense of seriousness there. It wasn’t that he wasn’t grateful for the wealth of his family, it was just something that he didn’t particularly feel one way or the other about it. Guess if she wants to know though… “I was born in London. Grew up there just outside the city at my parent’s estate. They..” Miles paused a moment before he corrected himself. “My father still lives there.” Not wanting to dwell on the sadness of it, Miles let his mind drift to the happier moments of his life. A calm soft smile fell on his face; while she wasn’t here anymore, Charlotte King had influenced his life more than Miles could really express.
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“I went to boarding school and then business school, came home for holidays. Gained a love of hot rods and supercars pretty early on… My father has always hated them, thought they were loud and obnoxious. Undignified, but my mother… She adored them. Thought they were fun and encouraged my collection.” He paused for a moment, remembering his first car and realizing it was a pretty pricey car for a first. The Mercedes Benz had been fun to drive for a while, but ended up being replaced eventually by the Bentley he owned now. The way Charlotte’s face lit up though seeing how excited Miles had been with it was a memory that he was glad he could recall. “Mum was my biggest supporter. Always the one to back me up with studies or with work. It was her that convinced my father to let me take over the company. So that he could retire and stay with her. She always gave me the shove I needed when I myself didn’t know I needed it. Always knew the right thing to say to pick you up too. She was…” Miles paused again looking for the word, before nodding “A blessing. To everyone around her. She was the one who taught me how to treat a woman. How it was important to be respectful and dignified. ‘Manners make the Man’ she’d say though she’d remind me most when I wasn’t behaving. Which I’ll admit, was often.” A soft chuckle escaped his throat, thinking of the times he’d caused chaos in the manor. He wasn’t a hell child, but he certainly got into his fair share of trouble. His hand on her thigh tightened a little thinking back on his life before the incident, before his mother passed away. They were happier times, brighter and more beautiful. Even though recalling them was a little painful.
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“The foundation was her idea. That’s why we unanimously voted to change the name after she passed. She was always the one who wanted to help those around her. Made it her own personal mission to spend my father’s wealth on those who needed it. I guess that’s where I got it.” Miles said thoughtfully, as if he only just realized it himself. Though he shrugged a little at it, not really paying the detail much mind. He was raised to be a businessman, to take over for his father and to be a respectable member of society. Whether he had actually achieved that was anyone’s guess really, but at least for Miles he hoped he was doing his mother proud. “I think she would have liked you…” He said softly, closing his eyes and chuckling a little at the thought that came to his mind. He wouldn’t elaborate necessarily on it, just let himself relax in the car while Larisa drove on. If she had questions, he’d certainly answer them as best as he could or with as much as he wanted to. There were parts of his life he didn’t feel he should share, mostly because he didn’t find them interesting or necessary. Those pertained mostly to Edward King. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Mar-23 11:10 AM
Typical I suppose for someone born with a silver spoon in their mouth That statement made her smile though it wasn't really what she wanted to know, she wanted to know about him, what he did or didn't do, what his childhood was like, somehow she just wanted to know more about the man who she was considering spending much more substantial time with, she wanted to know who Miles was beneath the suit, she was starting to know him, what made him tick or didn't, but she was sure there was still so much more to learn Her face how ever faltered when he started talking she realised perhaps quickly how this conversation might go, and she felt a little guilty almost wanted to tell him he didn't need to share anything he didn't want to, the last thing she wanted was to upset him anymore, she knew how hard this subject was especially around his mother, but before she could say anything he was continuing and she didn't have the heart to stop him. As he spoke about his mother she could hear the love and devotion he had for her, her face twisted into a sadness for what it must been like now to not have her..someone who clearly supported him so much, someone who made him the man he was today, the love and tenderness he had was clearly from what he learnt from her, when he spoke about him misbehaving she chuckled a little peeking over to him only briefly. " I see not much has changed then?.." she teased trying to keep the conversation light she was very conscious how difficult this must be to talk about, but she appreciated him sharing it all with her all the same her face continued to soften the more he spoke about her. " She sounded like a wonderful woman Miles…" she spoke softly her hand coming down to clench over his as he expressed she would like her, she wanted to try and bring him some comfort. Knowing how hard it must of been for him to talk about it all. " She would be incredibly proud of you ya know? , for carrying on her legacy like you are and doing everything
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you can to help people, there's so many out there who are incredibly selfish, have more money then sense yet look down on people who truly need it…" Like my father…. she thought with a deep frown, he was incredible selfish barely helped anyone and if he did it was only to mantain his image not because he really wanted to. " Yet here you are doing what you can to help people…your a good man Miles, i just wish more people could see that, I wish more people could see how wonderful you are…hopefully we can change that…" she said releasing his hand then only because she had to take hold of the wheel again, she knew he didn't care what people thought about him, or so she said, but she at least wanted to do what she could to help him, to bring him better place she wanted to know Miles for how she knew him, and wanted people to see how amazing he truly was. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Mar-23 11:56 AM
”She sounded like a wonderful woman Miles.” “She was.” The sentiment was something he appreciated. He shrugged a little at the idea that his mother would be proud of the effort he put in to continue her legacy, to pass on the kindness and the compassion that she had had for everyone. It just felt right to do. Not something that he felt like he required the praise for. But maybe he got that from his mother too. ”She would be incredibly proud of you ya know? For carrying on her legacy like you are and doing everything you can to help people.” “I’m glad you think so at least.” Miles continued, settling himself into that seat and fighting the urge to let himself fall asleep with the gentle movements of the car. He was sure they would be getting close soon and the last thing he wanted was to appear like some lazy guy making the woman drive while he slept in the passenger seat. He was glad on some level that Larisa thought he was a good man. It was hard for him to believe it sometimes. In his line of work, he often would take away family businesses from those families. He was often looked at as that big bad wolf, a takeover king in a way. Ruthless and unbending. Like he didn’t care that he was taking over their company and liquidating it to retain any kind of profit he could from it. It was never in his best interest to go that route, though he did recognize it sometimes happened. “I don’t give hand outs though…” he said quietly, wanting to correct her on her statement. While yes he did like helping people, it was never just a gift. There was always a trade involved. He got something out of it in a way. Even if it was something small. Miles didn’t believe in the idea of just giving others money. Like how he learned a little massage techniques from the prostitute he told her about; she performed a service by massaging him when he was stressed and tense. In return, he paid for her school and she got to use him as a practice dummy for her classes. The foundation wa
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s set up the same way. It was set up to give money out to those who needed it and could earn it. Sent as a scholarship towards something to better themselves or their communities, not just because they were down on their luck. ”I wish more people could see how wonderful you are…” “I don’t care what other people think of me.” Miles said simply, stretching a little in his seat and removing his hand from her thigh when she put hers back on the wheel. “It’s a truth they see, not one that I do. I know who I am. I don’t need the validation of anyone else to justify that.” While mostly true, he did care a little how the world saw him, but it was mostly pertaining to the people around him. He didn’t want others to be affected or how their reputations were affected just for being around him. This included Larisa. “There are few people in this world that I actually care about how they think of me…You being one of them.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Mar-23 12:18 PM
I don't give out handouts though…. " I never said you did…" she responded quickly, she knew how he worked , knew he wasn't the man to simply give money out but she also recognised the good he did with some of it, the charity event being one of them, sure some things he did was to benefit him but deep down she was sure there was more reasons to it, more deeper meaningful reasons, not that he expressed everything he did, she had seen how he worked he was ruthless sometimes but behind all that was this kind caring man, she refused to believe he was anything but that. I don't care what people think… She sighed then rolling her eyes beneath those sunglasses she didn't necessary believe that, she was sure deep down he was affected by what was written in those papers, magazines by what people were saying about him, she was one of them, she went into that building seeing him as nothing but a playboy billionaire who's ego was bigger then that tower blocked he owned, and whilst it might be true in some extent, he was anything but that, not deep down and she saw it because she got to know this man, but how many people didn't see him for anything then what the press labelled him as? It upset her…because he was so much more then that. There's a few people in this world who I truly care about how they think of me…you being one of them His words touched her deeper then she thought they would, she had to suck back her emotions that suddenly rolled inside her to hear him say that, her hand released that steering wheel this time to move over to clench his own thigh giving it a soft squeeze she wanted to do so much more then that in that moment but considering she was driving she was limited to what she could do tonshoe her appreciation for what he just said to her. " Miles…" her voice was soft then perhaps showing the emotion then for what he said. " You can't be that sweet to me when I'm driving you make me wanna pull over and show you how much I appreciate it…" she
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teased before she removed her hand away from his thigh and back to that steering wheel. " For the record, you might not care, but I do, I care that people believe you're something you're not, it isn't fair Miles, I don't truly believe your not bothered by it, how could you not be? Surely it would be nice to read some positive press about you?..at least I would like that so the world can see you for what I see you as…don't worry I don't plan on telling them what a good fuck you are unless you want me to of course…" she teased. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Mar-23 12:51 PM
”Miles…You can’t be that sweet to me when I’m driving you make me wanna pull over and show you how much I appreciate it…” “If you think that’s going to stop me, you’re wasting your time Larisa.” Miles responded with a quiet smirk on his face. “You’re basically threatening me with a good time…” The soft chuckle that came out of him corresponded with her hand resting against him. He wanted to just leave her hand there, hold it there with his but he felt it would be better if she had both hands so she could drive. Still, it was almost disheartening watching her fingers leave a cold spot where her hand had just been. ”I would like that so the world can see you for what I see you as…don’t worry I don’t plan on telling them what a good fuck you are unless you want me to of course.” “That’s really the best part of me.” He teased her back, shrugging and grinning playfully at her. “I mean, if you’re not going to advertise how I’m the best cock you’ve ridden then what’s the point?” While he was a gentleman most of the time, there were moments where Miles was certainly lewd. Though those times were few and usually done in jest. The idea however that Larisa would go on some television program and say how wonderful he was in bed was a bit of a funny thought though. Besides that he was pretty sure that information had already spread among the call girls in the area as fact anyway. How else was he supposed to get that playboy title he had? “Thank you though… I mean it.” Miles said gently, dropping the teases and the playful grin in favor of a more sincere one. While partially laying there, he turned his head and looked over at her, taking in how gorgeous she looked in her sunglasses and how her hair wafted around her face. She was casually stunning, and he appreciated the view every time. She provided a sense of calm and ease to him, something he had been severely lacking in his day to day life. She challenged and played with him, which was something he never seemed to g
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et with anyone let alone someone he was intimate with. Everything about Larisa was beautiful, from her teasing words right down to the sincerity she showed telling him that she cared how the world saw him. How people saw him and the unjustness of it all. “For caring...” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Mar-23 01:16 PM
If you think that's going to stop me Larisa you're wrong…you're basically threatening me with a good time.. She chuckled then shaking her head at the ridiculousness that came out of that man's mouth, but god she wouldn't be without it, this week this weekend had only solidified to her how important he was to her, how much she truly did care about him , how much she wanted him in her life just like this, casually sitting in the car going to see her grandfather how relaxed and care free he was, the chuckle that fell from his lips so easily, she wanted to Bottle it up, bottle all these emotions up and keep them within her always, things weren't going to be this simple and easy when they got home she just hoped these moments were enough to carry her through it, carry them both through whatever shitstorm they would face when they got back home.. She soon laughed louder as he teased her about discussing their sex life, her hand coming to playfully whack him in the chest. " You stop that! It is not the only thing that's good about you, even if It is a pretty big tick to add to the list, your also kind, and caring, your a gentleman when it matters…" that part was almost said with a mischievous glint knowing full well he wasn't always that gentlemen out in public behind closed doors he was anything but sometimes but she certainly wasn't complaining. " Your generous and charming you have many good qualities Miles you just have to see you do.." she teased she saw the turning for Maiori, switching lanes effectively she turned of from the main round she was on down a winding one, it would peel them away from that ocean into a more countryside, fields stretched as far as you could see and a array of crops clearly visible in most of them. Thank you though, I mean it… " For what?.." she questioned, wondering what exactly it was he was thanking her for, what she did to deserve it, and when those few words followed she smiled tenderly . " Miles King you do not need to T
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hank me for caring about you…its not something I ever thought I would, I came into that building with complete certainty I would not fall for your charms and we are …" she teased with a chuckle.." But that being said, I don't regret it, not a single bit…I should be thanking you…honestly…" she said her words taking on a deeper meaning as she spoke them. " You've saved me Miles, you have no idea the woman I was before I walked into that office I felt so lost, so undervalued so…" she sighed, not wanting to truly discuss how she really felt knowing he would probably berate her for it. " But I don't feel any of those things anymore, I don't feel lost anymore, you've given me something I never thought I would have again, happiness " she said peering over to him so she could give him that smile she was wearing before she looked forward. " You've given me hope again, that I can be happy…truly happy, with you…that's something I'll never be able to tell you what it's done for me, so thank you…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Mar-23 01:43 PM
As she rattled off all the good qualities that she saw in him, Miles merely ticked them off one by one on his fingers in front of him, easily seen by her too. Almost like he was teasing her silently about finding so many other good qualities that he had other than the fact that he was good in bed too. It made him chuckle a little, especially when she smacked him on the chest. “Careful now…” he laughed back to her. “I hit back, remember?” Though clearly he was joking. This was fun. Probably the most fun and relaxing trip he’d had in a long time. He almost forgot that he had go to back to London in a few hours time. That he would be meeting a special person in Larisa’s life very shortly. There was nothing else that was important, just this casual drive where she had the wheel and he could just…be. There wasn’t an expectation or a requirement of decorum. There were no rigid schedules to adhere to or itineraries that needed to be followed. It was just the two of them, driving down the countryside from the coast, laughing and talking with one another. ”You’ve given me hope again, that I can be happy…truly happy, with you… that’s something I’ll never be able to tell you what its done for me, so thank you…” The feeling is mutual Larisa… Was what he wanted to say, but the words wouldn’t come out. Instead he just nodded to her, a way of acknowledging what she said and politely returning it. His attention soon turned out the window and he lifted his chair back into a more seated position recognizing that they must be getting closer to their destination. The scenery was beautiful, with it’s flowing fields of crops and rolling hills. He could see why Larisa liked it so much and had such fond memories of the place. It truly looked like a heaven on earth, and the more he saw the more he was glad he brought her. Despite the storm they would face later, he was finding that the good was outweighing the bad.
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“Are we nearly there?” He asked, more out of curiosity than anything else, noticing how the fields would also show vineyards too and he wondered if perhaps one of them belonged to her grandfather. He wondered if the man still harvested and made his own wine like how Larisa talked about and if the restaurant was still open. Not that he thought they would have time to stay that long, but it was an interesting thought. As he looked around at the beautiful world around him, his phone irritatingly buzzed in his pocket. Miles shifted so he could pull it out of his pocket and take a look at what was going on. He immediately saw that there were messages from Julia on his phone. Grimacing a little, Miles decided he didn’t want to open those messages yet. He knew they weren’t going to be positive ones when a thought dawned on him. “Larisa. Where’s your phone?” He asked, a little serious in the way he said it as it had a slight urgency to his tone. His gaze turned back to her, those dark eyes quite serious looking at her. “When we get there, I want you to turn your phone off. Don’t answer it. Don’t look at messages or notifications. Just shut it off til we land in London… alright?” To demonstrate, Miles turned the screen off on his phone and silenced it. He couldn’t rightly turn his phone off, as he had to be available for his company, but there was no need to look at it until they got back to London. Anything that would come in wouldn’t be good so there was no point in looking at it and spoiling her time with her family by having that phone as a distraction and a mood killer. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Mar-23 08:55 PM
She hadn't missed that he didn't respond to what she said, she had even missed the nodd of his head to acknowledge what she said to him, she wondered perhaps if she had gone to far with what she had said, they were just starting out after all, and thinking back she bad said a lot she probably didn't need to, the last thing she wanted to do was scare him of for getting to deep to quick, she paid her thoughts no mind though instead peered out the window as best she could go watch the rolling hillside around them, there wasn't much housing here a few here and there but it was quiet, compared to the cities. Are we nearly there yet? " Yeah about five? Ten minutes tops…" she said before she heard a resounding buzz coming his way, she peeked towards him only briefly to see he had his phone on his hands, her attention soon snapped back to the road twisting round a bend and trying not to think about what he was looking at, had he been notified of what was happening at home? Had he been told that things weren't going to be great? Those thoughts were ravishing her mind It could be nothing Larisa stop panicking she told herself. Larisa Where's your phone? The seriousness of his tone had her clutching that steering wheel a little tighter, that calm collected voice was gone perhaps even sounded a little concerned which had her frowning around those sunglasses. " It's in my bag…Where's it's been most of the trip…" her voice was quiet then, perhaps because her mind was now focused on that, on what was going on, what was being said, her mind thinking back to all those messages Connor had sent that she had ignored, all the messages he could of still been sending that she hadn't even responded to, if something was happening back home he would know about it she was sure, as would her friends…her family …Her father she hadn't even thought of him , sucking in a deep breath she felt her heart hammering in her chest trying desperately to push it away, she was going to see h
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er grandfather, a man who meant the world to her, she didn't want that to be ruined by what was happening at home.. His next warning words did nothing but stress her out more, if he wanted her to shut her phone of not look at it not deal with it until then she just knew something was going down it had to be. "O-okay…" was all she said her words a bundle of nerves, even though she tried to suppress it, she could see her grandfather's house coming into view and she felt some of those nerves vanishing, she was safe here, she was happy here, whatever was going on it could wait even if her mind wasn't focused on the here and now but on what was to come, she was determined to enjoy this time with her grandfather, even if her mind was racing a hundred miles an hour, she drove up a small road which lead to a grand home in front , the home was surrounded by trees so it was only just visible on that small drive way, beautiful green vines could be see flowing up the homes exterior , it made her smile instantly swallowing that lump in her throat she felt as she pulled up outside the home switching the engine of. " Were here…" she said not that she didn't think he would know they were there but she wanted to voice it, maybe to him or maybe to herself, though she hadn't made a attempt to move yet simply watching the house as if she was seeing it for the first time all over again, she just wished she felt truly settled to really enjoy herself, because she didn't her stomach was twisting in knots and despite her best efforts it wasn't going away, and she didn't think it would.
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Miles King BOT 20-Mar-23 09:23 PM
”It’s in my bag…Where it’s been most of the trip…” “Good.” Miles said with a quiet sigh, almost relieved that she hadn’t decided to look at it quite yet. “I want you to enjoy your time today. Focus on your grandfather and being here. Nothing else matters.” He was softer with his words. He knew things weren’t good, that he had several messages himself and he knew that Larisa would have just as many. However the slight panic that he could hear in her voice did nothing but worry him still. Perhaps he shouldn’t have said anything, should have just let it lie. That probably would have been for the best, but Miles hadn’t wanted to take the chance. As the rolling hills became beautifully lined vineyards and the long drive climbed to the home in question, Miles did his best to focus his attention on the property around him. Not on London. Not on the flight back. Not on the messages that he had buzzing on his phone even after he knew it was on silent. He was going to remind her that the here and the now was what was important. This right here was what needed to be paid attention to, though the way she gripped that steering wheel had him concerned if he could get through to her. ”We’re here…” “It’s beautiful. He lives here? This is amazing Larisa.” He did mean those words, trying to pull her out of the panic that was claiming her mind. When the car stopped and the engine shut off, he sat there in the passenger seat, just watching and waiting for her. After a minute or two of silence from the driver’s side of the car, Miles gently reached over and put his hand on her shoulder to try and gain her attention. His other hand reached around to take hold of her face to coax her to look at him. If she was amenable to it, she would see the way he looked at her with care. It wasn’t with pity or with anger or with sadness. Miles looked at her as if she were the only thing that needed his attention.
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“Per favore... Non stressare il mio Agnellino. Divertiti a stare qui, ancora per un po'. Con Me. Per favore.” Please…Don’t stress my Agnellino. Enjoy being here, for just a while longer. With me. Please. His hand on her shoulder would finger her hair softly. The words he said were almost pleading with her, to focus on this, not of what the future held. Miles had no crystal ball and he didn’t know where they were going. He couldn’t possibly think about how to navigate the future, if there was even one with her in it. But right now, he wanted this. He needed this, and having her panic stricken was unsettling. Far worse than seeing her cry and upset. Miles wanted to lean in and kiss her. He wanted to take her in his arms and keep her calm and protected. To keep her safe and secure so she wouldn’t have to worry about the world and all the woes that were threatening her. The only thing that held him back was the location they were at. The last thing he wanted to cause was more drama. He didn’t know how to introduce himself other than her boss, and it would look pretty fishy if someone saw them in the driveway wrapped up in each other’s arms when he was ‘just her boss’. Relationships are complicated… why the fuck do they have to be so damn complicated… He thought, a little bitter at the idea that he didn’t even think he could call what they had as a relationship. A little over a week and fucking more times than he could rightfully count didn’t seem like a relationship to him, and besides that he was still unsure if that’s what this was. If that was the proper term for it. All Miles knew for sure was that he wanted to be there for her. To protect her when she needed it, to make her laugh when she was sad or unhappy. To fight for her when the battles were too hard on her own. What that was, Miles didn’t know but he knew for certain; it wasn’t a Boss. “Let’s go meet your Grandfather. I’m sure he’s looking forward to seeing you.” He said gently, smiling quietly
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Mar-23 10:46 PM
It's beautiful. He lives here. This is amazing Larisa She did smile at his words nodding a little in acknowledge to what he said, she to was trying to focus hard on the here and now not what was waiting for them once they got back to London, she was scared for a lot of things, scared how Connor would be, scared what her parents would say, scared for what had been published in the tabloids, but most of all she was scared what would happen to them when they got back, would he still want this? Would he still want to continue to be with her? Was she worth the aggravation? That is what bothered her more than anything. Suddenly she felt his hand go on her shoulder, his other hand go against her face toying with her hair, her hand came up to remove those glasses on her face allowing them to hit her lap before she turned to listen to m his words, her eyes turned to look towards him hearing the care and tenderness behind them settled her a little, her brows pulled together her hand coming over to clutch his cheek a small smile pulling up at her face nodding towards him. " Starò con te mio lupo, non solo qui…"Ill stay with you my wolf, not just here she whispered to him, perhaps just wanted to express her feelings for him then, her need and desire to want him so much more than just this holiday. Looking at his beautiful chocolate eyes she felt like nothing else mattered, looking at home mattered, she wanted to Bottle this feeling and remember it forever eventually she did pull her hand away not noticing her grandfather to witness this, as far as he was concerned she was with Connor it was probably best they kept it as professional as possible here at least until they got back, her smile widened as he mentioned her grandfather. " This is where we find out he isn't here…" she stepped with a small chuckle before that chuckle died down as she truly thought if that could be true, who's to say he was here. " Maybe I should of called first…" she grumbled a little befo
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re she unclipped her belt and stepped out into the warmth of the sunshine, it was much warmer here or felt it anyway, seeing how there wasn't the ocean breeze to cool it down, she waited for Miles to join her before stepping forward. " Were go round the back, chances are he will be outside, he doesn't very often sit indoors during the morning…" she teased before she escorted him round the back of the house under a concentrate shelter which had a few soft chairs and tables dotted around with a array of plants beside each one before they came out to the clearing, and it was such a magnificent sight vineyards stretching for miles, the rocky mountain range in the back , nothing but fields surrounded the area, a sense of calm washed over her instantly to see it.
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" It's beautiful isn't it?.." she spoke quietly up to Miles giving him a small smile before she stepped around more into the large garden and that's where she spotted him, perched on the end of a chair his back to them so he wouldn't notice them instantly his peppered colour hair sweat back of his head , she could make out his tanned arm jusy showering over the grey sweater he was wearing, hanging over the side clutching a mug in his hand, for a moment she stood there simply taking in what sight she could see of him, feeling those emotions rolling inside of her she tried desperately to keep them at bay, before she couldn't keep the distance anymore. "ti sei mai stancato di stare seduto qui, nonno?"you ever get tired of sitting out here grandfather? the instant she spoke the man in the chair seemed to jump forward, the mug in his hand all but forgotten as he hurriedly rose from his chair to turn around, his expression confused at first but soon turned softer, his own emotions playing against his tanned age faired face, his eyes as deep as the ocean much like Larisa shone with brightness to see her, his smile greatly increased his eyes own seeming to water with tears he was trying to maintain "vorresti?" Would you? he asked his Italian accent rich and deep causing Larisa to take a deep breath to hear him with such clarity standing before her, she couldn't hold it back anymore she hurried forward her grandfather opening his arms to welcome here in, both of them falling into a tight embrace, her grandfather's eyes closed shut clearly whispering stuff to her as Larisa arms tightened around him holding him closer , her back shuddering with the clear emotions she felt to finally be back with him.
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Miles King BOT 20-Mar-23 11:20 PM
The way her face lit back up and she calmed in his grasp made Miles relax a little more. It was painful seeing her hurt or upset or scared. Not that he could really contemplate why it hurt so much or if it was just something he didn’t care for. Wary of looking too unprofessional he let his hands slip back, unbuckling his own seatbelt as Larisa did her own as well. The way she went back to teasing about how her grandfather may not even be there made him chuckle a little. Driving all this way, for nothing then? Well… it would be a nice drive out at least if he’s not here. So not for nothing then. In silence, Miles stepped out of the car and straightened his shirt. He checked his phone one last time, noticing another message that blinked but otherwise sticking it in his back pocket to stay for the remainder of the day. For as long as he could help it. Shutting the door of the car Miles made his way around to the front of the car, following Larisa’s lead in the warmth of the sun. He nodded and held out his hand to allow her to go first before tucking both hands into his jean pockets. He couldn’t help looking around the place, just taking it all in. It felt like home here, like a comfort that he got when he was at the Villas. He wasn’t sure exactly if it was because of who lived here or the expectation of it, but Miles was sure this was a good place to be. There was something heavenly here, and it just permeated the air and the land around. His eyes delighted seeing the endless sea of vineyards and the mountains beyond. The green of the vines on the columns of the home and the sand stone gravel in the drive. Everything about this place screamed rustic tuscany in a way, and Miles adored it. It felt like safety, like home.
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Miles followed Larisa dutifully, walking straight with that businessman walk that he normally had. His back was straight and his head held high. His shoes didn’t even scuff on the gravel but moved with purpose behind her. It was like he was letting his personal assistant lead him to an extremely important meeting that he could not miss and had to be on his best behavior for. In a way, it was exactly like that. ”It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” “I’ve seen better…” He whispered gently to her, a smile creasing his lips at the back and forth the pair had. It was like some secret code, a game that only they knew the rules to. He made his way around into the large garden area just behind her. Miles wouldn’t dare walk at her side, but instead let her lead on. It wasn’t until they came to that sitting area. An older fellow, tanned and grizzled with peppered hair and sweat sat at a chair there blissfully unaware of their arrival. Miles just watched in polite silence, as Larisa called out to him in that beautiful Italian accent she carried.
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Seeing the older man nearly leap from his seat at his granddaughter’s words warmed the heart Miles had. It was touching to see a family that wanted and cared for each other as much as these two seemed to. The exchange was pure and loving and welcoming. Hanging back, Miles watched as Larisa could help herself no further and all but leapt into the older man’s arms. A quiet smile came to his face watching the pair embrace. It was clear it had been a time, a long time since the two had been reunited and Miles wasn’t going to interrupt them in their reunion. Instead he just watched in reverent awe, letting the two embrace for as long as they truly wanted to. He could see the slight shake in Larisa’s shoulders from the angle he was at, and his gaze lowered respectfully to the ground before he turned to look back out at the vineyard. It was impolite for him to introduce himself without the owner of the estate to acknowledge him there. Miles had been brought up with manners and etiquette, and while he didn’t always exemplify them he would here. While the pair enjoyed their reunion uninterrupted, Miles let himself get lost in the view of the place. He felt happy here, calm and collected despite the awkwardness of remaining silent during the meeting. The way the breeze though faint barely moved the heat and the sun shone brilliantly on the trellises that lined the property full of vines and greenery. It was magnificent, a heaven much like the one he had found, and Miles was finding himself more and more glad to have come along. If not to meet her grandfather and put his best foot forward for the man, but to enjoy in the landscape and the beauty of the place.
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If or when the two would separate, he turned his attention back to the pair, waiting for Larisa to say anything with regards to who he was or why he was there. Only then would Miles come forward, his hand removed from his jean pocket to come forward towards her grandfather in a respectful gesture of shaking his hand in greeting. “Miles King signore, è un onore fare la sua conoscenza. Tua nipote ha parlato di te con molta stima.” Miles King sir, It's an honor to make your acquaintance. Your granddaughter has spoken about you in very high regard. He said in his own baritone Italian, unsure if the older man knew English but erring on the side of caution and deciding to speak Italian first to introduce himself as well as wait for the man’s acknowledgement. While showing confidence and respect in his greeting, Miles was a bundle of nerves, anxious as to what this important man in Larisa’s life would think of this strange man who had accompanied his granddaughter out here. Just… smile and be yourself… like she said… Be respectful and just try not to think about London… He reminded himself on repeat in his head. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Mar-23 04:44 AM
The two remained in a tight embrace for what seemed like a eternity, both embracing this moment, it was clear they hadn't seen one another in a while he'd grandfather's hand stroking up and down her back in a comforting manner to soothe the tears he could very obviously tell were falling from her eyes. "è così bello vederti tesoro, mi sei mancato terribilmente"it is so good to see you sweetheart, i have missed you terrible he whispered into her ear causing Larisa to suck in a deeper breath, so many emotions were pulling out of her and she didn't think it was just to do with the reunion with her grandfather, there was so many things on her mind. She did eventually pull away, her eyes glistening with tears which caused him to smile more tenderly towards her his hand reaching up to swipe those tears away. "Shhh ora, niente più lacrime, hai sconvolto le viti"Ashh now, no more tears, your upset the vines he spoke tenderly causing Larisa to laugh a little before nodding and stepping back from him, both falling out of that embrace, his gazed soon shifted from her to the man stood not far from where they were, he didn't look at him with any true feelings or judgement, still wearing that same kind smile, his hues only full of curiosity for who the man was before them. "Hai portato qualcun altro con te, vedo?" You have brought someone else along I see? he asked, his smile still bright as he placed a hand against Larisa's shoulder , Larisa looked up to him simply smiling but not offering much of an explanation. What could she say? He was her boss? Of course she wouldn't be technically lying but it seemed wrong to address him as such not when he felt so much more than that. She allowed him to guide her back towards where he was, clearly intrigued to meet the man who was stood before them, he inspected him a little taking in his features, before he grew ever closer " Nonno questo è Miles King, Miles questo è mio nonno Alessandro Bechtel " ||Grandad this
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is Miles King, Miles this is my grandfather Alessandro Bechtel| she said introducing the two men, she too was nervous. It was clear her grandfather was extremely important to her and like Miles she hoped it would go well.
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Alessandro smiled warmly to Miles as he held his hand out, his own withered hand reaching out to clasp the young man's hand, even in his apparent old age he had a firm handshake, his hands were not soft but rough in places, a sure sign of the manual labour he had put in over the years of his life "Per favore Miles, non c'è bisogno di formalità qui, rivolgiti a me come Alessandro, qualsiasi amico di Larisa, è più che benvenuto a casa mia"Please Miles, there is no need for formalities here, address me as Alessandro, any friend of Larisa, is more then welcomed in my home he said, lifting his hand to pat Miles on the shoulder. "vieni, andiamo a mal, facci qualcosa da bere"come let's go in ill make us something to drinkhe said before he headed into the home, Larisa following close behind but not before she looked to Miles giving him a reassuring smile to let him know that it was okay here, he was safe and he didn't need to put on a front, at least that was what she tried to relay to him in a facial expression, if he got any of that she wasn't sure. They stepped into a large kitchen, grey concrete walls is what you would notice first, with blue coloured design mosaic tiles around the edges of the wooden work surfaces, large concentrate beams on the individual walls with an array of ornaments and trinkets, in the centre of the room was a large wooden table, with an array of chairs around each one, up in the corner was a smaller wooden beam with what appeared to be pasta hanging up to dry in front of the large oval window where beams of golden sun poured in illuminating that particular area of the kitchen, it was much cooler in here compared to outside,.Allesandro stepped forward grabbing a Moka pot a old style coffee maker by the looks of it, reaching for the coffee beans placed in a crystal clear glass jar. " Still using that old thing?.." Larisa teased moving in through the home to lean against one of the counters watching as he started to prepare t
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he coffee, a smile still creasing his features. "Ah Yes, why change something if it is not broken?" He teased, it was clear he did know English though how much was to be known, the Italian accent thick almost making it difficult to hear the English words he spoke, he turned around to Miles then. "italian or English Miles? I'd like to make you..comfortable in my home" he said, addressing the man behind him, clearly wanting to know which language he would prefer they speak whilst they were there. "and of course, here I am assuming you like coffee do you?.." He asked his attention to the man in the building now as Larisa sat back and allowed the two to converse if that Is what they wished to do. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Mar-23 06:40 AM
”Please Miles, there is no need for formalities here, address me as Alessandro. Any friend of Larisa is more than welcomed in my home.” Friend… The word cut deep, even if it wasn’t entirely inaccurate. Considering Larisa hadn’t introduced him as either a boss or a significant other of some kind, Miles didn’t feel it would be appropriate to correct the term. He took the older gentleman’s hand and it was clear the man was weathered by years of manual labor. Miles’ own handshake was firm but not nearly as rough considering his work didn’t call for such manual labor. It held a strength to it regardless that Miles hoped translated to him. He gave an acknowledging nod to Alessandro, wanting to respect the man’s wishes and call him by name instead of by an honorific. If that was what he preferred.
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Upon entering the house, following after Alessandro and Larisa first, Miles took a moment to take stock of the place. It was simple and elegant in it’s own homey charm walking into the home. The kitchen was large and welcoming and the colors were muted but with enough of a pop of color that it made the place eclectic. He kept a good distance between himself, Larisa and Alessandro, wanting to ensure that he wasn’t appearing to hover behind them or inject himself where he wasn’t belonged. His eyes lit up looking at the fresh pasta drying and hung up in front of the window, and how the sun poured in to light it without the need to turn the overhead lights on. It was also much cooler inside then it was outside, which was appreciated. Miles hadn’t thought it through entirely and realized wearing a black shirt might not have been the best option with the heat of the day. ”Still using that old thing?” His attention turned to Larisa wondering what she meant, before he glanced at Alessandro taking out what appeared to be an old coffee maker. Something that he felt went well with the aesthetic of the home. A small grin spread over his face. While Miles regularly would have coffee throughout his day at work and used a far fancier machine to do so, there was something about the older method that was fascinating to him. It was also the English of the man that caught his attention too. So he does speak English? Good to know. Miles thought in his silence, deciding it was fine enough now that he had been introduced and hadn’t completely screwed that up for him to stand next to Larisa instead of behind them both. ”Italian or English Miles? I’d like to make you comfortable in my home.”
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“English is my first language sir, but I’m comfortable speaking in either language. Please don’t worry on my account.” Miles responded in a calm and clear voice. While Alessandro had said to use his name, it was just out of sheer habit that Miles showed a little more respect for the man. Not only was he an elder to Miles, but he was also someone that Larisa held in high regard. Someone that was incredibly important to Larisa, and therefore had earned and demanded the respect he deserved. For just a moment, his gaze turned to Larisa, watching her hair curl over her shoulders and taking her in softly while she leaned against the counter. She gave him a strength he didn’t think he needed. Didn’t consider was necessary or wasn’t something he already possessed. He just hoped that he wasn’t doing a disservice to her. “I do enjoy coffee. I take it black, thank you.” He said after being asked. Miles just watched the man work for a moment, before deciding that a moment or two of silence between the pair was enough. It seemed Larisa was allowing the two to chat and if that was the case then Miles would at least make some small talk. Just to pass the time. “Your home is beautiful. I was admiring the vineyard when we drove up. Larisa has told me that you create your own wines; Seeing this place, I can imagine so.” The comment was more of a compliment. The grounds were beautiful and the house was stunning. The vineyard itself was breathtaking and Miles enjoyed the tranquility that the place offered. As well as the hospitality shown. It dawned on him for a moment however after mentioning it that they hadn’t exactly let Alessandro know they were coming so Miles took it upon himself to address that.
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“I apologize that we didn’t let you know we were stopping by. It was a little spur of the moment.” He explained, though he was sure that Alessandro hadn’t minded the surprise visit. “Larisa and I were in Italy on business, and I thought it’d be a waste not to give her time to see you.” He hoped he hadn’t overstepped, it just felt like the right thing to say. As to why they were in Italy and why they wouldn’t be staying long at Alessandro’s home. It would at least give the man something to talk about if he had questions. Miles was a guest, and he was going to be a polite one at that to avoid any kind of conflict between the weathered old man and himself. If Larisa respected this man and revered him so much, then Miles would treat him as such. It was as simple as that. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Mar-23 08:23 AM
Alessandro simply smiled at Miles as he instructed what language he spoke nodded softly as he continued to prepare the coffee. "Then we will speak English, I am fairly comfortable with the language, working in restaurants you grow accustomed to speaking to your patriots, and English is by far the most used language in the world" he spoke pouring water into the bottom compartment of the Moke screwing the top back on when Miles he instructed how he took his coffee he popped more in before moving to the stove, it wasn't a conventional oven, he pulled a box of long matches down and lit it using them the gas roaring into life before popping the Moka on the gas he turned to face the two of them better his arms resting around his waist. His smiled brightened as he mentioned the vineyard nodding enthusiastically towards him. "Ah She mentioned them, well of course she would she spent many hours down there with me , she was meant to help…testing was her favourite activity" he teased, causing Larisa to chuckle softly. " Well somebody had to…" she teased Alessandro laughed brightly with her before signing. "But I still have them as you can see, though I am afraid my old body can not keep up with the demand, I have people who come here now to assist. I couldn't bare to get rid of them so this works perfectly for me" At his apology he simply waved his hand. "No apology necessary Miles, it's truly a delight to see her, it's been some time" he commented before giving Larisa a smile who soon returned that kind smile though a little apologetically. "I'm sorry nonno, I've wanted to I j-.." he soon shushed her shaking his head. "Please Larisa, do not apologise, I am Happy to have you here, both of you of course" He soon commented, turning only briefly to the Moka to check it, his attention moved back to Miles as he spoke again, his face twisting a little with curiosity. "Business?.." he asked before if a light bulb had been switched on. "Ah caro me"||dear me|
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| he said with a shake of his head. "Of course of course, you are Larisas new Boss? Ah yes that's right, .she did mention you, i'm sorry my mind isn't as bright as it once was" he said with a kind smile, Larisa shifted a little, hearing Boss…Friend it didn't sit right with her, she didn't like it, it made her feel uncomfortable because she thought of him as so much more than that, she didn't know if she was over stepping but she had to say something more than that.
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"Miles è davvero una persona speciale per me nonno"Miles is truly a special person to me grandfather Allesandro paused gazing between the two of them, there was no judgement there, no condensing look, just one of fondness as he simply nodded. "Then you are more than welcomed in my home Miles, anytime…" he said, giving the man a warm smile before turning back to finish the coffee. Larisa felt nerves bubbling inside her then, she didn't know if she had over stepped by saying that about him, but she simply couldn't allow her Grandfather to think of him as just a friend or her boss not when to her he was so much more, she knew things had to be sorted, but she simply couldn't be dishonest to the one person who meant everything to her, she just hoped she hadn't upset Miles by saying it, she peeked over to him cautiously not sure what reaction she would be getting when she did. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Mar-23 08:58 AM
”Business? Ah dear me…Of course of course, you are Larisa’s new Boss?” Miles merely smiled and nodded kindly to him, soon returning the gesture to wave the apology that Alessandro made away. There was no need to apologize for not realizing something like that. Honestly Miles was fine with not being referred to as her boss by him. What he wanted to be referred as, he wasn’t sure but an employer was certainly not necessary. “Yes, I have a property over on the coast that we were inspecting the renovations of. I asked Larisa to join me on the trip for logistics as well as to attend a company sponsored event.” Miles explained, glossing over the Gala the previous night by using pretty corporate speech instead. He didn’t know how much Alessandro knew about Miles or about the charity event that took place, but he thought it would be too vague to not mention in a way what business they were doing here. “Hopefully what she mentioned about me were positive things…Otherwise we might have to have a small chat at her next performance review.” Miles said softly, chuckling a little at the tease he gave before glancing at Larisa and raising a brow playfully at her. He had the look of ‘oh? You’ve mentioned me to him already?’ on his face. He wanted to tease her, wanted to hold her like before. It was truly torture to be so close and have to keep so far. How in the world was he going to navigate the office? At least I have an office door I can shut… that might make it easier, or it might make it worse… Miles thought, turning his attention back to Alessandro before he heard Larisa speak up. ”Miles is truly a special person to me grandfather.” Special Person… A soft heat rose on his face. She considered him to be a special person? That wasn’t quite accurate either, but it felt much better than a friend or boss at this point. I’ll take it for now.. Miles thought, watching the look that Alessandro gave to the pair of them. He seemed so kind and genuine, fond of the wom
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an and the man she’d brought with her. He barely knew him, and already Miles could see that he was certainly someone to keep the respect of. As if he’d earned it by just being kind and compassionate or by simply by welcoming Miles into the home as a guest. This was only more solidified when Alessandro announced that Miles was welcome in his home, at any time. Only when Alessandro turned his back to Larisa and him, did Miles take the opportunity to lean down close to Larisa’s ear and in a barely audible whisper softly respond to her. “You are special to me too.” He didn’t know why, but he felt the need to voice it. The idea that she found him to be worthy of being considered special, felt unique. It felt incorrect, as if the word itself wasn’t quite right but for the moment it was the closest that they had come to what was the right term or the correct word. So for now, special would suffice. It at least felt like the right track to travel down. Miles didn’t linger at her ear long, just enough to deposit the few words before standing back straight again, keeping himself respectful of her space while he was in Alessandro’s home. “Honestly, I don’t think I would be able to function without Larisa’s help. She’s incredible at her job. I couldn’t ask for a better personal assistant.” Miles continued, his hands quietly slipping into his jean pockets. While he said it as praise for her, it was also truthful. In more ways than one. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Mar-23 09:25 AM
She didn't know what she was expecting but seeing the small heat in his cheeks was not it, she had to practically bit her lip to stop herself from teasing him in that moment, the company they were in prevented her, she simply didn't want to go to overboard with it, not that she thought he would say anything about it, she knew damn well he wouldn't, he never did. He would always be kind and considerate to most, unless he had a valid reason not to be. You are special to me to Those words in her ear had her own heat pooling in those cheeks, trying to prevent the ridiculous grin from spreading across her face at it, to know she at least hadn't upset him in her statement to her grandfather had her feeling positively elated, she had to control herself from simply stepping in and hugging him, something she so desperately wanted to do. It can wait… she thought to herself, and then he went on more to compliment her, her features became incredibly tender to hear that compliment, not that he hadn't expressed this before , but to hear him tell her grandfather he meant all the more to her. Alessandro turned smiling brightly towards Miles as he spoke. "Ah yes, you do not need to tell me of this girls talents, she is incredibly intelligent, always has been, everything she has put her mind to she has conquered and then some, it saddens me to think not everyone sees that amazing quality in her" he said demonstrating that sadness he felt in his words gazing towards Larisa who frowned softly. " It doesn't matter nonno, I'm very happy with how things are right now " she said as if she was trying to reassure him from whatever perhaps the two of them were referring to, he smiled warmly, his hand lifting to pet through her hair. "I can see that" he spoke quietly before going back to the coffee, seeing it was done he grasped a cloth using it to lift the Moka up and brought it over , reaching up to grab a few mugs. "*My proudest moment, has to be when she did her piano recit
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al, to watch you up there, amongst that large crowd and play like you did, will truly be a memory I will cherish forever…Have you ever heard her play Miles?*" Larisa shifted a little on her feet, her hand coming to put some hair behind her ears. "Funny enough we don't have Time do that in the office, not between sorting his unorganised schedule out anyway.." she teased, causing Alessandro to chuckle softly to himself.
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"An organised business man? My that won't do" he teased before he prepared the coffee, handing a mug to Miles before making one for himself, his face seeming to reminisce a little however preparing Larisas mug and handing it to her. "You should play for us, I'd love to hear you again, I still have the piano, I'm sure Miles would enjoy it?" he suggested peering back to Miles for his opinion. " Ah no, he doesn't want to hear that…" she said trying to secretly shake her head towards Miles though somehow she didn't think he would be on her side, it wasn't that she wasn't any good, she had played piano for as long as she could remember, but somehow playing in front of Miles brought her a sense of embarrassment she couldn't hide. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Mar-23 09:54 AM
Miles gave a quiet nod of thanks as he was handed the cup of strong black coffee. He brought it to his face and took a quiet inhale of it as Larisa and Alessandro spoke. Her grandfather seemed like a kindly man, and the fact that he saw the intelligent and capable woman in front of her just the way Miles did only warmed his heart. It wasn’t lost on him how her face warmed at his words, and he was sure with the tingling sensation he’d gotten in the back of his head that Miles wasn’t exactly pale either. The way they spoke had his small smile fall a little though. She had told him a little about her family life. He recalled her mentioning how her father had chosen her brother as the successor to the family business instead of Larisa. How she had worked so hard and for so long only to be shoved aside. Miles had even mentioned as much in her interview that they had let their best asset go, which was a shame for them. A win for King’s A&I. Had Miles known how true that sentiment would be, he likely wouldn’t have believed it. “I couldn’t agree with you more sir.” Miles said gently, having seen how amazing Larisa was first hand. In a week she’d taken the disorganized and chaotic schedule he kept and the reports he needed in order to do his business properly and structured them to where he no longer was rushing from meeting to meeting or having to be in three different places at once. He was far more confident in his ability to run the company and it was far less daunting getting up and checking his calendar in the morning.
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”Have you ever heard her play Miles?” Play? Miles just shook his head at Alessandro’s question. He’d never heard Larisa play the piano, and by the way she was acting it appeared that she wasn’t too keen to show off her talent at the moment. However, she had just called unorganized in front of her grandfather. Someone he was trying to impress or at the very least show his best to him. Miles fought with himself, wanting her to be comfortable and to keep her stress levels down but also it was incredibly tempting to tease her with something she didn’t really want to do. That miniscule shake of her head, pleading with her not to ask to hear her play only made him smile a little more. A mischievous gleam came to his eyes and in the end, he couldn’t resist the temptation that hung so clearly in front of him. “I haven’t heard her play, but I would be honored to. I play myself at home, but I would love to hear Larisa play.” Miles had been required to take piano lessons when he was younger and ended up using it as a stress relief as he got older. Even having a grand piano in his penthouse to play every so often when he was alone or needed to clear his head. It was something his mother had insisted on. Something about ‘every gentleman should learn an instrument of some kind’ though exactly why Miles never really knew. Or he didn’t remember, which was quite possible. “Only if she feels up to it of course.” While he made it sound like she had a choice, that glint in his eye told her pretty clearly that he was hoping she would choose to play for him. That he would tickle those ivory keys and show off a little. He certainly didn’t mind the idea of listening to her while enjoying his fresh cup of coffee after all. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Mar-23 10:37 AM
Larisa didn't miss that mischievous glint in Miles eyes causing her own to narrow towards the man, it wasn't that she was capable of playing, of course she could, but something about playing for Miles was nerve racking and hearing he to played himself made it all the more worse no doubt he was a complete pro at it, much like most things he put his hand to, what if she messed up? She certainly didn't want to seem stupid in front of him.. Alessandro smiled brightly at Miles' words. "Ah you play too? It's a wonderful instrument to learn, Larisa learnt from a very early age, her grandmother encouraged it actually, she always loved listening to piano solos was her favourite thing to do, so having her granddaughter play wad truly speculator for her, and for me to of course" His face took on a more thoughtful expression, however speaking about his very obvious wife, by his face it was clear she was no longer around before he shook his head. As Miles gave Larisa the option it didn't seem like Alessandro was feeling all that generous. "Ah of course she will, she knows how I enjoy it, and seeing how I have not heard those melodies for quite some time I'm sure your be more than happy to oblige?" He said his smile so bright , so encouraging to what he had requested, Larisa saw his expression her own softening to see the longing look in his gaze, plus Miles looking at her so exceptantly she sighed with a shrug. "Just one song nonno.." she warned him, he chuckled a little as if knowing what she was referring to, it was no secret the man would have her play all day if she would allow it. "Just one, I promise, you know how special it is to me to hear you play" Those words melted her heart knowing how fond he was of her and hearing her perform melodies that he enjoyed to hear, grasping his own Mug he directed them out of the kitchen, Larisa took a moment to gaze at Miles. "I'm suggesting you play next Mr King…" she whispered with a teasing glint before she followed hi
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m off from the kitchen into another room. The room they entered was more like how a conservatory would be, large glass windows on most walls cascading the bright light right into the room, there was a fairly grand piano in the centre of the room surrounded by a few plush chairs and small tables, If Miles took notice he would see large shelving areas made of stone much like the kitchen with a array of photos, a young girl going through the ages playing the Piano at different stages of her life, and one where it appeared she had won a award holding a plaque of sorts up with a bright smile on her face, clearly these photos were Larisa and the various performances she had been involved in. "What am I playing nonno?" She asked to placing her coffee down on the small table in front of a large wicker like sofa with plush cushions surrounding it, Alessandro sat down there moving up as if encouraging Miles to sit beside him. "Play your performance piece Larisa, that is by far my favourite" he commented, Larisa moved over to the piano lifting the lid before she perched herself down on the small stool in front of it. "You've had this tuned recently?" Alessandro smiled tenderly, giving a small nod in her direction. "Every month like always" he said his voice softer then, Larisa peered over to him the warmth and admiration clear to see on her face, he always had it tuned when she was here, so eager to hear her play all the time, and knowing he still had it done even without her here warmer her heart, she turned to the piano clearly not needing a music sheet, it was very obvious it was a song she had played many times over.
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She took a deep breath her fingers moving to those ivory keys before she started to play, it was a soft Melody, echoing out in the small room, perhaps a reason he had chosen this specific room to place the piano, it sounded much sharper much more clear then most would, instantly he closed his eyes his head slightly lulling to the sound of the music around him. "This is my favourite song, I hope you enjoy it to Miles" he whispered quietly though made no attempt to open his eyes or look at the man simply relishing in the music around him, and that was clear if you was to look at his face anyway.
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Miles King BOT 21-Mar-23 11:09 AM
Miles grinned, beaming at the idea of Larisa playing. While his mother had insisted that he learn, he did actually like listening to it from time to time. It also helped that while Miles had given Larisa the option to chicken out, Alessandro gave no such mercy it seemed. Playing right into Miles’ hands while forcing her to play for the two of them. He couldn’t help the satisfied smile he had, seeing how much Larisa had to be convinced before finally giving in to her grandfather’s wishes and agreeing to the impromptu concert. “Yes, my mother insisted I learn when I was younger.” Miles answered Alessandro, before quietly listening about his wife who had loved the sound of the piano and having Larisa play it. He got the impression from how quiet the man sounded talking about it that Larisa’s grandmother was no longer alive, and knowing that feeling of losing someone Miles remained respectfully quiet regarding it. ”Just one song nonno…” The agreement was made, Miles followed the pair of them towards the room where the piano was sure to be located. Turning with his mug in hand, Miles was only stopped when he heard Larisa’s teasing whisper up to him. He couldn’t help the chuckle on his lips and the quiet shake of his head. Ensuring that Alessandro was out of sight before attempting it, Miles leaned down to whisper back to her playfully. “Only if you want me to show you how it’s done Agnellino...”
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It was more a playful challenge not an actual one. Just a tease for her to play with, or perhaps to help motivate her to play her best for her grandfather. Either way he quietly followed after her, stepping into the conservatory space and taking stock of the room's beauty. The large glass windows let in the light of the day, and he couldn’t help but peer at the pictures in the frames of the younger versions of Larisa. Miles let his face soften, looking at how bright and happy she was. Some of the photos even showed that sassier side to her that Miles had come to know quite well. Each one told a story, of where Larisa had come from and how she’d grown up. Her past self and the joy that gleamed from those photos had captured his attention so well that Miles didn’t hear what piece she would be playing or that it was a performance one. Only that it happened to be Alessandro’s favorite. It took a moment, before Miles came to sit beside Alessandro at his silent request. He crossed one leg over the other, resting his ankle on his knee comfortably as Larisa sat down and prepared to play. To Miles, it didn’t matter what she played or if she played at all. He just hoped she’d smile like she had in the photos. In silence he waited for her to begin, and when the first few notes floated out of the piano Miles was caught. He set his mug of coffee down on the table near Larisa’s and watched her play with unwavering attention. The melody was soft and demure, a reminder of water flowing in little droplets down a busy stream. It had a sense of tranquility about it that Miles felt calmer just by listening to it. The way Larisa let it start small and then build and come back down again was beautiful. Alessandro was listening to the music and imagining what it could be, but for Miles all he saw was the beautiful woman gracefully coaxing the song from the piano’s keys.
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”This is my favorite song, I hope you enjoy it too Miles.” Miles said nothing. He made no movement as if he didn’t want to add any noise to the tune that Larisa was playing. He couldn’t say if the song was his favorite or not, but it didn’t matter. It didn’t matter what she played, Miles likely would have enjoyed it. When Larisa had finished and the song faded in a gentle echo around the room was the only time Miles said anything regarding the performance he’d just been blessed with. “Bellissima…” Beautiful The one word praise of her and the piece she played whispered as if he didn’t want to disturb the fading sounds of the echos in the room. It spoke not just to the piano or the music that had been performed. Nor did it just speak to the instrument or the room. It also spoke of the woman that played it, that had pulled those harmonies and melodies out of the piano to dance in their ears. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Mar-23 11:57 AM
Larisa was completely lost the moment she started playing, her eyes were almost closed as she ran her fingers along those keys clearly by muscle memory it was obvious she had played this song many times over that she truly didn't need to look at the keys anymore, even though she had grumbled about playing it was obvious how much she enjoyed it, there was clear to be seen over her face as she moved so elegantly over her them, her grandfather was truly transfixed his eyes closed his head softly moving from one side to the other as he listened. But all to soon it came to the end, her fingers gently moved of the Piano, those eyes finally opening fully to gaze at it, that bashfulness hitting her then to realise how lost she got within the music, her grandfather looked positively beaming as he looked to her, Miles words not missed on him or Larisa it seemed as she beamed happily towards him, to know he had enjoyed her song honestly meant a lot to her. "sì sì, bella Larisa, come sempre"yes , yes , Beautiful Larisa, as always he spoke his smile wide against his face clearly showing his clear happiness for hearing her play a song that clearly meant a lot to him. " You've heard that song enough times…" she teased her grandfather who was clutching his coffee, shrugging a little at her words. "That is true, but everytime it gets better" he spoke fondly to her causing that heat in her cheeks to grow a little more, she cleared her throat moving to stand up, even though she had teased Miles earlier it didn't seem she was going to make good on that promise as she came back to grab her mug of coffee and moving to sit down on a nearby chair, Alessandro seemed to shift his attention to Miles now who was behind him. "So Miles, you seemed intrigued by the vineyards earlier, are you a wine drinker? Perhaps you'd like to sample some of the wine I make myself?" he asked clearly if it was a hobby he was extremely fond of and perhaps wanted to share it with Miles if he wan
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ted to of course. " Any excuse to show of your Cellar Nonno " Larisa teased, bringing her coffee to her lips to take a sip, Alessandro chuckled then gazing at his granddaughter with fondness. "Larisa, I never intend to show of, simply wanting to see if Miles here would be interested in tasting my wine, it has nothing to do with my glorious cellar or how amazing my wine is" he teased, causing Larisa to laugh brightly. "I'm sure…" she teased, turning her gaze back to Miles to see what he wished to do. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Mar-23 05:02 PM
For once, Miles was glad she wasn’t challenging him on his teases. While he could play, he was very certain it wouldn’t come nearly as beautiful to hers. It was something he had learned when he was younger and always played when he needed to empty his head and he didn’t have enough alcohol to do it for him. On top of that, Miles didn’t want to play after her. She had been exquisite, anything he were to do would have paled in comparison and the last thing he wanted to do was look like he was trying to show off in front of her grandfather. He was so enthralled in the music that Miles even applauded quietly at the impromptu performance. It also may have had something to do with how rosy her cheeks had gotten and the embarrassment that had spread over her face. Cute. It wasn’t long before Larisa and Alessandro were teasing one another and Miles got a glimpse into where Larisa got her fiery attitude from. Quietly, as he didn’t want to interrupt the exchange, Miles reached forward and picked his mug of coffee up off the table to take a deep sip of it. There was a calm relaxation about this place that just set him at ease even though he really wanted to be sure that he kept his best foot forward. ”So Miles, you seemed intrigued by the vineyards earlier, are you a wine drinker? Perhaps you’d like to sample some of the wine I make myself?” If that wasn’t a loaded question or two, Miles didn’t know what was. Smiling, he lowered the mug from his lips and smiled at Alessandro kindly. “I drink it from time to time at events, though I normally drink something a little harder than wine.” Miles admitted, not wanting to lie to the man. “That said, I’d be happy to if you don’t mind showing me around and it’s not too much trouble for you. Your vineyards are beautiful, I couldn’t help but admire them, and I’m sure since they’re so well maintained that the wine that you produce from them is exquisite.” While Miles did enjoy a glass of wine every so often, he truly was a hard
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liquor guy. Whiskey or bourbon was his normal drink of choice when he had it available and he tended to have a top shelf bottle or two at arm’s reach wherever he went. It wasn’t like he was an alcoholic, it was more that a drink here or there helped settle his nerves. He enjoyed the taste and the burn he got from it, but it also mellowed him out when he needed it. When work or life in general was getting a bit too loud. Despite all that, it appeared to Miles that Alessandro was quite passionate about making his wine, and seemed to really want to share it with him. So how was Miles to say no to that? His eyes moved from Alessandro to Larisa, catching her eyes to see expectantly on what he would say. There was a serenity in the look he gave back to her. A way for him to silently say ‘It’s alright, I don’t mind. I do this for you’. The way Miles saw it, in the long run it gave Larisa more time with her grandfather, more time to talk and catch up and enjoy each other’s company. Before the inevitable would have to happen and Miles would unfortunately become that big bad wolf and tear his little lamb away towards home. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Mar-23 07:51 PM
I drink it from time to time at events, though I normally drink something a little harder then wine Alessandro chuckled, giving a soft nodd of his head. "We all have our preferences and drink of choice, I myself have always grown up on wine, my father had vineyards just like me so I guess it's where my passion comes from" he teased bringing his coffee to his lips he took another grateful sip before Miles accepted to go see the Cellar. "Fantastic! Come we will head down, it's underground so it's a little cold I'm afraid I hope that isn't s problem" he asked Miles placing his mug down on the table before cautiously pulling himself of the couch they were sitting on, Larisa finished her own drink before gazing over to Miles as he answered his question, did he truly not mind? But then the look.he gave her had her expression softening it was almost a look that said I'll do this for you… and she couldn't of felt happier for it, placing her mug down she stood up promptly waiting for Alessandro to leave before they followed him out. "The cellar to my wine is outside near the vineyards it used to be a old war bunker many years ago and we had it renovated into a cellar, it was quite convenient really as the space was incredible one of the largest I'd seen as war bunkers go" he was speaking more to Miles knowing after all Larisa knew all of this, they stepped back out into the warmth of the sun, Larisa reaching for her sunglasses popping them on to stop her self from squinting, , she watched the two men in her lift practically walk together side by side conversing one another she couldn't say how happy that made her, so much that it was almost impossible to remove the beaming smile.she had now. They walked down some concrete steps Alessandro reaching to hold the railing as he cautiously stepped down.."You know one day I'll have to see if its possible to get a stair lift out here, those old legs can't handle all this physical activity" he teased. "Or you
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can just rest a bit more? Your always so busy doing things all the time nonno it's no wonder you struggle.." Larisa pipped up causing him to chuckle with a small shrug peering behind him to where she was giving her a tender smile. "Maybe so, but I like to keep busy plenty of time to rest when I'm dead" he said before turning back, of course Larisa knew it was a joke what he said, but hearing him say such words had almost stolen her breath away she would simply be lost without him, she was the closest to him in the entire family, he always stood up for her and tried to do the best for her in all aspects, he celebrated every win and consoled her at every loss, he was magnificent and she simply didn't want to imagine a life without him.
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They came to a large metal double door attached to a rather large oval-shaped concentrate building.."Here we are…magnificent isn't it? How they structured this still baffles me today.. *" he teased before he pulled the doors open and walked in, there was large steps leading down into what appeared to be a tunnel of sorts, small lights were fixed to the concrete walls clearly a new addition , Alessandro grasped the hand rail stepping down into the cellar the lower you got the colder it got Larisa removed those sunglasses before shuddering at the temperature change. " I almost forgot how cold it was down here " Larisa teased, causing Alessandro to chuckle peering back to her with a playful glint. "Really? You complained about it enough…" he teased before they reached the bottom they stepped through a narrow passage way Alessandro shoes echoing of the small concrete walls before they entered a fairly large camper, the walls were fairly high illuminated only by them small lights that there were earlier, there was mahogany wooden beams scattered across the walls almost like shelves that house a variety of things from awards to old pieces of equipment they may of used, large barrels were against the walls stacked up into groups of three, roughly 20 of them across the back . "Come ill take you to where the wine is" he said ushering Miles forward to where a much smaller room was located this room seemed more modern in comparison, a large crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling beautiful mahogany wine storage units practically filled the whole room.each one for the most part containing wine, red it seemed was the most popular there was a tall small table which was circular on the top made of glass and against it were wine glasses clearly used for testing. "Now let me see…" he pondered stepping across the room to a particular type of wine he pulled it out inspecting the bottom he nodded. "This is the one I wanted…here…try this, and please do be honest with me
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, I always enjoy to hear what people think about it*" it was very clear he was extremely passionate about what he did, that was obvious in the way he spoke about the wine and the way the cellar was created, opening up the wine easily he poured just enough for Miles so he could taste slipping it over to him as he waited expectantly to hear what he thought about it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Mar-23 08:34 PM
”Fantastic! Come we will head down, it’s underground so it’s a little cold I’m afraid I hope that isn’t a problem.” “Not at all. I tend to run a little warm anyway.” Miles responded kindly, taking a quick glance at Larisa before returning his mug to his lips to finish it off. At least, he hoped that Larisa found him hot in a way. Miles then got up, left his cup with the others and made his way outside with the pair of them. His hands quietly shifted into his jean pockets and for the most part Miles kept himself relatively quiet, listening to Alessandro talk about his passion for wine, and the cellar that he kept it in. “That’s fascinating…I didn’t realize old war bunkers could be used like that.” He commented, a genuine interest in the man’s hobby easily detected in his voice. It was true, not that Miles had ever really looked into old war bunkers anyway either or their additional uses. The warmth of the sun as they stepped out into the vineyard beat down on Miles, the heat of it intensified due to the fact he was wearing dark colors today. Walking around in the sun and feeling the warmth bake him a bit, Miles was looking forward to the much cooler cellar as they continued on. He really just hoped that he didn’t sweat too terribly that he would require changing later.
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“You could see about an elevator, if a stair lift isn’t doable.” Miles said mostly offhandedly. The structure of the bunker and the stairway down it looked like it could support such an additional structure, and it certainly would make it far easier for the man to travel into and out of his cellar when he wanted. Of course it would involve quite a bit of construction which Miles was sure wasn’t in the cards either. As the three of them made their way down the stairs, Alessandro in front followed closely by Miles and Larisa bringing up the rear, Miles would make little glances over his shoulder just to ensure that Larisa was alright. He could feel the temperature change and drop the further they all went, and unlike him where he could still feel the sun’s warmth over his shoulders and back, Larisa was wearing much lighter clothes. ”I almost forgot how cold it was down here.” Though the exchange between Alessandro and Larisa was playful and teasing, Miles quietly pulled his hand out of his pocket to place the heat of his palm over her shoulders. It wouldn’t last long, just a few moments in his attempt to try and warm her up. He didn’t have his jacket with him today, as he didn’t expect he would need it with the warm weather being so nice. Otherwise Miles would have immediately taken it off and given it to her to keep her warm. Still, it was just a moment or two before his hand returned to his pocket, looking towards Alessandro as he spoke about the place further.
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“It is truly.” Miles commented, nodding his head looking around at the structure of the place as they moved further down a narrow passageway that led them towards what appeared to be a room set up to taste the wine and house it. Miles took in the different awards and different varieties of objects on the shelves in the room, smiling at the equipment on display and admiring the barrels that were stacked and ready. It was well made and organized. Something he was sure Larisa had learned from experience, and he grinned at the room in general. That wasn’t even the half of it Miles would find out soon enough. Walking back with Allessandro as he beckoned him to a smaller room, Miles found himself in a more modern aesthetic, complete with a chandelier and lovely mahogany wood storage. Even a table set up and glasses neatly displayed in order to taste the different wines that were stored and shown around the walls of the room. “This is quite the collection…” Miles said softly, a brow raising as Alessandro went to work to find the bottle in question he wanted to open. A small pit fell into the man’s stomach. He wasn’t a wine connoisseur or anything, so he wasn’t sure how good his opinion would be on something from the Bechtel vineyard. Me and my big mouth.. He thought, watching as the older man took the wine bottle he wanted, uncorked it and then poured a small amount for Miles to taste. Seeing only the one glass, Miles was quick to flip two others.
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“Please, I can’t drink this alone. Wine is supposed to be shared, isn’t it?” He said quietly, taking the glass he had been poured by the stem and lightly swirling the liquid. Whether Alessandro would actually pour himself and Larisa a taste as well or not, Miles waited to see one way or the other before giving the liquid a soft smell. A floral note rose from the glass as well as a robust earthy smell that tickled Miles’ nose. For him, it smelled like a red wine. Most of them smelled the same to him. They tended to taste relatively the same to him too. There were some distinctions here and there but for the most part they were all a little robust, all a little earthy, and either came in red, white, rose or sparkling varieties. Stalling as long as he could after aerating the wine, Miles sighed a little and took a sip from the glass. As he expected, it did have a robustness to it, but he hadn’t expected it to taste of rich cherry. It wasn’t just fresh ones picked from the tree, but reminded Miles of ones that had been soaked for days and were dark and hearty. A pleasant humming sound played in his throat as he put the glass down. It was a surprise when Miles found a wine he actually enjoyed, so he gave a quiet nod of appreciation to it.
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“This is excellent. I don’t normally drink wine as they all tend to taste the same to me… but I actually do quite enjoy this.” He said, and there was a sincerity in his words. Miles didn’t want to offend the man by being as honest as he was, but he certainly did appreciate this particular bottle. Taking into consideration that the man produced the wine himself, Miles was quite impressed with Alessandro’s work. Not that he was surprised. It seemed the Bechtel family just had talent in quite a lot of things. “Do you sell any of it? Or is it just a hobby of yours?” Miles asked, leaning on the table a little in interest. There was genuine curiosity there, and while Miles knew from Larisa that he would have likely had these wines in his restaurant he was more wanting to converse further with Alessandro regarding it. I wonder if he’d sell me a bottle to take home… @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Mar-23 09:05 PM
Please I can't drink this alone wine is supposed to be shared isn't it? Alessandro smiled with almost fondness towards Miles watching as two more glasses were flipped, it seemed the man was clearly taking a interest in Miles, if he did that with most other people was yet to be seen but his kind gaze showed that he at least seemed to like the man before him, or he gave the impression he did anyway. "You are right Miles, there is nothing better than sharing a bottle of wine, especially out on the veranda at sunset , but this will do" he teased pouring small glasses for Larisa and himself before bringing the glass forward, he brought it to his nose taking a scent of the rich bold flavour and a small smile coming across his face as he did. "There's always something so special about smelling your own wine, no matter how many years I've done it" he spoke with honesty Larisa peering up with a warm smile on her face to watch the two conversing , she would never be able to say how much it meant to her to see the two of them getting alone. She brought her own glass up to take in the scent, her brows furrowing together at the rich smell she caught. " You've changed your wine?." She asked , Alessandro smiled even wider to see that she had indeed noticed, he nodded at her question, a sense of pride clearly edged out across his face. "You noticed, I wondered if you would, but yes we have, purely by accident, the vineyard got harvested late one year, I honestly didn't think they would be suitable for wine making, Pedro suggested trying it just to see and we have this" he said, holding the glass up to her as he did. "It's truly a magnificent flavour, dare I say better than before, but try it Larisa ill be interested to see what you think to" he said before he took a sip of the wine himself, Larisa hesitated before she brought the wine up to her own lips taking the rich fruity scent her eyes widened with surprise. "that's great!, it doesn't taste like any wine
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I've ever had before" she said, Alessandro seemed incredibly happy to hear her say that before those expecting eyes turned to Miles to see what he thought about about it, and when be expressed he enjoyed it to it was clear the man was over the moon. "I'm pleased to hear you like it Miles, wine making is a great passion of mine so I'd be truly disappointed if you didn't like it, though I understand wine isn't for everyone, but you must understand as a man as passionate about wine as I am, I find it hard to believe that some people don't like it" he teased bringing that glass to his lips to finish what was left at the bottom of his glass , Larisa to bring the glass up, finishing it off . "Truly that was wonderful Nonno, seems little accidents are not so bad after all" she teased, causing him to chuckle a little at her teasing comment, as Miles spoke he directed his attention back to him nodding a little to what he asked. "I sell to many restaurants in the city, a few local stores as well but that's about as far as it goes, I was never interested in selling to the wider more commercial stores, it's a family business therefore I wanted to sell to more family oriented business to, I also have quite a few families around who purchase the wine of me for events or gatherings, so I never have a issue selling the wine I produce, of course I'm guilty for drinking a fair few bottles myself, why do you ask?" He enquired casually. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Mar-23 09:25 PM
Miles nodded in admiration, watching the man beam at the reactions he got from not only his granddaughter but also from Miles. He truly had a passion for this kind of thing, and to hear him talk about it was truly inspiring. While the pair of them talked about how the wine apparently was different from previous vintages, Miles pleasantly finished off the sample he had been given. It truly did taste quite a bit fresher than any he’d had before, sliding the glass across the table pleasantly. ”I sell to many restaurants in the city, a few local stores as well but that’s about as far as it goes. I was never interested in selling to the wider more commercial stores. It’s a family business therefore I wanted to sell to more family oriented businesses too……Why do you ask?” “I asked because I hoped it wasn’t too disrespectful of me to ask to buy a bottle or so from you.” Miles said simply, his hands going into the pockets of his jeans. “While I don’t necessarily drink wine I often have clients who come in and prefer it. I never know a good wine to serve them during dinner meetings or at other engagements, so it would be a relief to know that they are drinking something that is of high quality.” Simply put, he wanted to have it on hand for the off chance he had clients he wanted to host with. Often Miles would have a red or white wine available for such individuals to have, but he never knew if the wines were any good. They were always expensive, but for Miles they all tasted relatively the same. This one was quite unique, and something that Miles even appreciated. The man knew good taste when he saw it. In properties, in other businesses, in people and art and several other aspects of his life. But wine was always something that he had never quite gotten a good handle on. “I don’t want to impose, of course, but it would give me peace of mind knowing that something that even I enjoy is being served to the important clients that I will often meet with.” He continued,
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his words flattering but also quite serious. Miles didn’t make split decisions. He always calculated the pros and the cons, always added up the risks to any venture he was going to partake in. This had been a surprise for him, and despite whatever he and Larisa were to each other, he was confident that regardless of that Miles would still appreciate the wine that Alessandro poured. “That and… if there was ever a special occasion for me personally, I’d prefer to serve something that even I will like too.” The last part he said a little more sheepishly, finding it odd to ask for something like that on a more personal level. However, he could only think of one person he would share a bottle of wine with. Several occasions came to mind, but only one guest that he would enjoy the drink with. Feeling the nerves of his impromptu decision regarding this sneaking in on himself, Miles instinctively ran a hand through his hair, holding the back of his neck a moment to try and settle. “Of course, I’ll understand if you’d prefer not. No offense taken.” It would be disappointing, but he wasn’t going to force the man. It was clear to Miles that there was a passion in his work, and it was easily tasted in the wine he served. This was just the kind of higher end luxury that Miles enjoyed. Something that held that richness of taste because of the person or persons who labored with love behind it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Mar-23 09:50 PM
Larisa watched Miles expression with clear interest as he enquired about the wine, wondering what it was he was intending to ask him, pushing her own glass away now so she could listen without distraction to what Miles had to say, the smile crept up larger and bigger than before as he started to express how he would like some of the wine for himself, to serve to potential business partners in meetings or gatherings , she really couldn't blame the man call her biast but she had always enjoyed her grandfather's wine much more than any other wine she had before, maybe because she knew it was his there for it meant more to her, but also the taste and flavour of the wine was something she did truly enjoy to. That and if there is a special occasion for me personally, I'd prefer to serve something that even I will like to She didn't miss the sheepish tone to his voice then, she wasn't sure if he was even referring to her but somehow it felt like it did, her smile turning more caring towards him, imagining them sharing a bottle some time and it brought her a lot of happiness to know they would be sharing something that meant a lot to her, that was from her family. Alessandro listened with clear interest to Miles as he talked his smile soft and caring nodding towards each point he made. "I'm flattered truly that you see my wine that good of quality that you would like to use it in meetings you may uphold, that truly means a lot to me Miles" he said with a caring and almost overwhelming tone, he pulled himself away from that small table moving over to the wine he gathered a couple of bottles before bringing it back. "Here please take these for now, on the house no arguments" he stated quickly as if expecting an argument from the young man before him. "*Take them and perhaps test them a little amongst some clients if you wish, get a feel for what people's opinions are, if you feel they would work well we can come to a more formal agreement, it would truly be a ho
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nour to supply you with my wine Miles" He said before he took the glasses at the table and moved them away to a different location perhaps where they would go to be washed later. "Come let's make our way back up before this one gets to cold" he teased Larisa , she chuckled but didn't argue her arms already loitered with tiny goosebumps to show she was indeed cold down there. " Well next Time I should make sure I'm dressed more appropriately" she teased, causing Alessandro to chuckle before making his way towards the door. "Don't forget the wine Miles" he said without looking at the man giving him very little choice to take it as he started to guide them back out of the cellar.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Mar-23 10:32 PM
At first Miles was elated at the way Alessandro spoke. It showed on his face that perhaps he could strike a deal for a few bottles to take home to London. He surely intended to use them with clients, but if given more than one bottle, he’d take it home. He owed a dinner with Larisa, as their initial one had been wonderfully interrupted and he thought perhaps that would go well with it. However as Alessandro kept speaking, his face fell a slight bit. ”Here please take these for now, on the house no arguments.” “But..” Miles wasn’t used to the idea of being given something. He wasn’t in the habit of accepting what he considered to be handouts. Swallowing a little as Alessandro insisted, leaving the pair of bottles for Miles on the table, he had to try and keep his mouth shut. It would be rude to not accept the gesture, though Miles was having a hard time not paying the man for the clear work and passion he had in this. Miles knew how hard it would be to produce this, and he felt it was only right to compensate him for it. Finally, Miles just admitted defeat. Alessandro seemed to be just as stubborn as Larisa, or perhaps it was the other way around and there was no arguing with him.
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“If you insist. The honor is mine sir. I’m sure I’ll be contacting you sooner than you think to draft up a more formal arrangement.” Miles said kindly, looking at the bottles fondly with a slight excitement in his eyes. Having something even he enjoyed was definitely a plus, but more so he knew this would be important to Larisa. He could almost feel it in his bones, and the glance over to her as if to check only confirmed that for him at how she had smiled at the exchange. Miles barely acknowledged the comments of Larisa dressing warmer the next time, merely nodding and chuckling softly as he was instructed to take the wine. How could I do a thing like that.. He thought, gently tucking the pair of bottles under his arm and making his way back up and out of the cellar following along behind. Alessandro was up front leading the way, but this time Larisa was between them. Miles just hung back a little, looking up at the pair of them before the bright light of the day made him squint and shield his eyes with his free hand. Depending on what else Larisa wanted to do, Miles was ready to simply agree to any of it for as long as they were there. He wanted her to have a good time, to be able to catch up as much as possible with her grandfather before they had to leave. By the time they emerged from the cellar after the sample tasting and discussions, it was closer to the afternoon when Miles felt his phone in his back pocket vibrate with a message. For the first time since meeting Alessandro and taking the time to get to know the man, Miles pulled his phone out of his pocket and checked the notification that had come up. He had several but the one that made his face slightly fall was the one he’d just gotten from his weather app. While Italy was sunny and warm, they were predicting rain for London in the next few hours and Miles immediately thought of Larisa and her fear of flying. Coming here the skies had been clear, a perfect day for flying. He didn’t know how she
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would handle landing in a possible rainstorm. While holding the wine in one arm and his phone in the other hand, he typed a message to his flight crew to keep him informed of the weather and any delays that might occur due to inclement weather landing in London. His captain responded quickly back that all reports were stating the rain would start up in the next couple hours in London and not stop until well into the night. In addition to a few changes that had been requested, were also complete for departure. Which, was at least some good news for Miles.
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Stuffing his phone away, Miles turned back to the pair of them putting a smile back on and reflecting on the time. He had a hard decision to make. Did he delay further and risk landing in a storm, something that would surely stress Larisa out? Or did he cut their visit shorter than he expected to in order to land before the storm was expected to hit, which would surely make Larisa heartbroken to have to say goodbye to her grandfather? Either way, Miles knew that he couldn’t make Larisa happy and that was probably what weighed heaviest on him. At least I did promise we would come back… she can always come back… He thought, trying to find some kind of silver lining before he reluctantly cleared his throat to get Larisa’s attention. “Larisa…” He said gently, pained at the idea of having to say anything at all. “I do apologize, but we may have to cut our visit sooner than anticipated. Due to circumstances outside of our control.” Miles didn’t want to worry her, he didn’t want her to stress about why they wouldn’t be able to stay longer. Only that it was important that they leave fairly soon. He wanted to do all he could to make her flight experience a safe and easy one, and Miles worried that would be impossible if they were flying through a storm. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 04:02 AM
Alessandro smiled warmly towards Miles as he suggested he would be contacting him sooner than perhaps he realised. "Well I look forward to hearing from you, if you wish to get my details I'm sure Larisa would be more than happy to oblige" He said before carrying on up ahead, he did however hang back a little to allow Larisa to catch up with him, both of them walking side by side now with Miles trailing a little behind. "sembra un brav'uomo Larisa, il tuo capo cioè"he seems like a nice man Larisa, your boss that ishe spoke quietly doing it in his native tongue as it was easier to keep his voice low, there was a slight playful glint in his gaze how ever, perhaps suggesting it could be more then that, Larisa peeked up to her grandfather smiling softly towards him, her cheeks warming again at the clear suggestive tone he used with her, not that she expected him to judge, he never would he only wanted the best for her, she nodded gently her hand coming to tuck some hair behind her ears. "è un grande uomo nonno, mi piace molto"he's a great man grandfather, i like him a lot her grandfather smiled wider than, his arm coming up to wrap around her shoulder bringing her closer to his side placing a small kiss on the side of her head. "posso dirlo, non ti vedevo sorridere così tanto da secoli, mi piace, sono contento che tu sia felice tesoro, ora posso stare tranquillo"i can tell, i haven't seen you smile this much in ages, i like it, i'm glad you're happy sweetheart, i can rest easy now he said which caused Larrisa to smile even brighter, his arm slipping free from her shoulder as they descended up the steps back to the outside world out into the vineyards. "Want to go for a walk through the vineyards? I know how much you enjoy it?" he said Larisa smiled brightly, nodding enthusiastically at the thought, a sense of nostalgia running through her . " I'd love to I can't t-" Larisa "Yeah?.." she said turning round to face him the smile still very
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bright against her face until she saw the sympathetic look her was giving her and her smile dropped, she knew what he was going to say before he even said it she didn't know if she was ready to say goodbye, she didn't think she was even close, she didn't know what the reason was, but it was serious enough that Miles thought they needed to go, she knew within her heart he would of never suggested it if he didn't think it was important, that didn't make it any easier, she wondered then what happened in London, what mess they truly was walking into, which didn't help her resolve to want to leave any better, she was terrified of what they were heading back to. She turned to look at her grandfather who smiled, giving her a small nodd of reassurance, his hands came up to clutch her cheeks. Already tears were forming in her eyes. "shhh larisa, niente più lacrime, sono così felice di averti visto, anche se è stato breve, ha significato molto per me, questo non è un addio Larisa, ci rivedremo presto.."shhh larisa, no more tears, i am so happy i got to see you, even if it was brief, it meant the world to me, this isnt goodbye Larisa we will see each other again soon he whispered leaning in and placing a delicate kiss to her forehead before he brought her into a hug. Despite what he said Larisa couldn't control the sadness she felt to be leaving him pulling her arms around him she held him close, and despite her grandfather's words even he had silent tears In his eyes but it was clear he was trying to conceal them before he pulled away, nodding towards her. "*andiamo, vi accompagno entrambi alla macchina"come on, ill walk you both to your car he said to both of them wrapping an arm around Larisa's shoulder as he walked slowly back up to where the car was, speaking softly to her as they walked, silent words for only her to hear. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Mar-23 06:26 AM
She might as well have thrown daggers at him worse than Connor’s when they left. That would have been kinder. The way she looked so happy and so carefree damn near killed Miles. Because he knew as soon as he opened his mouth, even though he was trying to look out for her best interests, for her comfort, that he would just make her upset. Sure enough, no sooner had he tried to explain in as gentle a tone as he could, did that smile on her face fade and the gleam of tears begin in her eyes. The way her face fell made him wish he had been mute. Had just let her be happy for a little while longer. It was clear on his face as it wasn’t something he was able to hide just how much it hurt to see her like that. “I’m…. I’m sorry Larisa.” The words were whispered, as if he couldn’t get his voice to be any louder than that, watching in dismay as she turned back around to her grandfather. The embrace that they shared just twisted the knife in his back. Miles wanted to give her time. Wanted to give her all the time in the world and if he thought it was a good idea to than he certainly would have. But he knew enough about Larisa that risking flying through a potential storm wouldn’t be something she’d appreciate. It would stress her out. She’d be a bundle of nervousness far worse than she was on her way to Italy, and Miles didn’t know if his updates would help at all at that point.
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Stepping closer, Miles could see the pain he was causing and for a moment he thought to take it back. Perhaps they could stay another day. Stay til Monday, fly back then. They’d surely miss the storm in London then, and she could have more time with her grandfather. It wasn’t like Miles didn’t have a place for them to stay for the night; that villa would always be there. For just a second he thought maybe that would be the better option when the logistical side of his head kicked in. You can’t do that Miles… The longer you two stay away the more that rumor mill will turn. You can’t keep your company waiting for you, and your flight crew will want to go home to their families too… and who knows, tomorrow it might rain anyway... So instead, Miles just nodded his head solemnly at Alessandro’s words about walking them back to the car. It felt like a walk back to the gallows for Miles. He hated feeling like he was letting her down, that he was taking away her happiness and joy for being here. The whole walk back he noticed how Alessandro seemed to be talking with Larisa in private and to be as respectful as possible Miles let himself hang back a little further to ensure he couldn’t hear a word. Not like he could anyway. The walk around to where the car was parked took quite a bit longer this way than it probably needed to, but Miles would have let it go for days if he could have managed it. He’d never hated seeing one of his cars before in his life than he did right then. That shimmering burgundy Romeo looked like it was taking him and Larisa straight to hell and Miles wished the thing wouldn’t start. Let it be broken down. Let the engine be destroyed. The tires all slashed by some unknown assailant. Instead it sat there gleaming in the sun, mocking the pain that Miles felt he caused.
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“Alessandro?” It was the first time Miles dared to use the man’s name, as he had requested he do in the beginning. He hadn’t felt comfortable doing so and even now Miles felt like he was overstepping some invisible boundary as they got closer to the car. “Thank you for your hospitality today. I’ll be sure to make this one of many visits, especially for Larisa. I wish we could have stayed longer, but I unfortunately can’t control what the weather will do..” An idea struck him, and doing his best to come across as encouraging not just to Alessandro but also to Larisa, Miles continued. “Perhaps you can visit in London, I would be happy to charter you, and I’m sure Larisa would enjoy hosting you.” He was trying, even offering his own plane to fly the man to London whenever Larisa wanted. Miles didn’t want to take this joy from her, and if it meant sending a private jet to pick the man up than Miles would do it. He’d send a car to pick up the man and his own jet to fly him out. It was an open ended invitation with no expiration date. With his hand outstretched to shake Mr. Bechtel’s, Miles tried to smile a little, hoping this was an acceptable idea not just for Alessandro but for Larisa as well. “And who knows, perhaps we’ll be sending for you sooner than you think. If a more formal agreement is reached of course.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 08:05 AM
Larisa leaned into her grandfather as they walked side by side his arm still around her neck running his fingers across her shoulder, her eyes were still shimmering with the tears she was still holding back, Miles apology rang in her head she didn't want him to feel bad, she knew in her heart he wouldn't if suggested this if it wasn't necessary she could tell by the pained look in his own expression that asking them to leave hurt him to, but it felt like she only just got here…barely had any time with him at all before they were leaving, there was so much she wanted to do, to say, to see, but she also had to remember what Miles had said, they could come anytime they wanted…and she knew they would, hopefully together. She saw the red car gleaming in the drive and felt that lump form In her throat to know they were not even a minute away from leaving and it caused her chest to hurt more, taking a deep sigh to stop anymore emotions from coming out. She didn't want her grandfather to worry, she felt his arm slip from her shoulder turning herself around she might of said something to him if it wasn't for Miles speaking up first, turning her attention over to him wondering what it was he was going to say. Allesandro turned his head towards Miles, hearing his name he smiled warmly, showing his clear appreciation that Miles had indeed chosen to use his first name. "Yes Miles?" he said, turning so he was facing the man properly, at his words he couldn't stop the softer smile. "The weather, that makes sense' he said turning to Larisa who was now gazing at Miles , her face furrowed at the mention of the weather, so that's why they were going? The weather wasn't going to be so good? He was leaving because he was thinking of her…and even though she felt sad that she was leaving, she couldn't stop the appreciation she felt that he was trying his best to make sure she would be okay, she certainly didn't want to fly in bad weather intact those nerves were soon hitting her i
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n great waves at the prospect of it. Of course when the suggestion came Larisas face softened more, he was offering to bring him over? The suggestion warmed her heart and certainly helped with the sadness she was feeling though she partially wondered where she would even host him? It dawned on her she might not even have a home when she got back, that house was Connors, and she couldn't very well stay there with him now could she? Her mind started to race with so many thoughts on what was to come but she didn't want to worry her grandfather. The suggestion was definitely appreciated and something she wouldn't be against once she was sorted. "He's right Nonno…you should come to London, take advantage of that private Jet of his" she teased, causing her grandfather to chuckle warmly. "Private Jet huh? My my, someone has certainly done well for themselves, well done Miles, it's great to see someone as driven as you , it's refreshing at least" he teased with a smile reaching out and taking his hand returning that firm handshake.
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"I will certainly bare it in mind, though this old man doesn't do well in those big cities, simplicity is what I desire now, but I will consider it, anything to keep that smile on your face Larisa" he said softly leaning in he kissed her head pulling back his hand moving to squeeze her arm.."devi andare ora piccola, soprattutto se il tempo potrebbe cambiare, ti amo tesoro"you need to go now little one, expecially if the weather could change, i love you sweetheart he spoke quietly Larisa sucked back more tears simply nodding before she brought him into hug closing her eyes and holding him for as long as she thought she could. "ti voglio bene al nonno, ci vediamo presto, lo prometto"i love you to grandfather, i'll see you soon, i promise she said quietly Alessandro nodded rubbing her back softly as he did. "Lo so tesoro, non vedo l'ora"i know sweetheart, ill look forward to it he pulled away from the hug moving back to Miles he lifted his hand again to pat him gracefully on the shoulder. "è stato un piacere conoscerti, intendevo quello che ho detto, il tuo benvenuto a casa mia in qualsiasi momento Miles, grazie"it has been a pleasure to meet you, i meant what i said, your welcome in my home anytime Miles, Thankyou the thank you was a lot softer than the rest of his words; perhaps he was thanking him for a lot more than even Miles might realise, before he pulled his hand away softly to allow them both to get into the car.
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Miles King BOT 22-Mar-23 09:29 AM
The way Larisa’s face softened helped Miles not feel so guilty about pulling her away from her family. If that meant he’d send his jet a thousand times to pick up one passenger every time, then so be it. Miles would send the plane around the world as many times as he needed to if it would make Larisa happy again. At the tease, Miles couldn’t help chuckling and standing a little prouder at Alessandro’s compliment of him. He did work hard, and he had done quite well for himself growing the company and surpassing where his father had brought it. His hand came forward then and the pair shook hands with a mutual respect it seemed for each other. “Thank you sir, I do alright at least.” Miles responded in a surprisingly humble way. It wasn’t like he felt the need to show off to Alessandro, so there would be no point in showing off his portfolio to the man. Miles pulled back after a good amount of time, just glad that Larisa had something to look forward to. Himself as well hopefully, as he was keen to draft up a formal arrangement for that wine of his once they got back to the office. Though as he let the words mull around in his head, Miles wondered what Alessandro meant by ‘it’s refreshing at least’. Was he just mentioning it in general? Or was he referring to someone else who perhaps wasn’t as driven? Miles couldn’t rightly come out and ask if the man had met Connor at all, it would look too suspicious but he at least liked to think that Alessandro didn’t care for Connor just as much as Miles didn’t.
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While the pair of them embraced to say their goodbyes, Miles made his way to the back of the car to put the wine bottles away. He opened the hatchback and shuffled his suitcase open. They would be safer inside the hard case cushioned with his clothes then they would be out in the open. And it wasn’t like they would be going through as intense a security procedure as normal boarding. He could have something larger than three ounces in his carry on bag while on his private jet after all. It wasn’t long after he had zipped up his bag after carefully securing the bottles that he felt a hand on his shoulder. Miles didn’t even need to turn to know who it was, though he did move to face Alessandro properly to be polite. ”It has been a pleasure to meet you, I meant what I said, you’re welcome in my home anytime Miles…Thank you.” “The pleasure is mine…” Miles said gently, recognizing the hint of something more in those words that Alessandro said. This man wasn’t stupid, Miles never thought that for a second. Did he know? Did he recognize something between Miles and Larisa that was more than just a working relationship? Miles couldn’t be sure, but he did give the man a sincere knowing look, before his dark eyes glanced toward Larisa. One word left his lips this time, to comment on the thanks the man gave though Miles didn’t look at Alessandro when he said it. Only after it had been said did he turn his attention back to the man in before him. “Always.” He soon was moving away so that Miles and Larisa could get into the car. Miles took this as his cue that it was time to go, closing the back of the car and making his way to the driver’s side of the car. Larisa got to drive here; at least this way she didn’t have to worry about driving out and Miles could take on that responsibility for her. He wouldn’t even give her the option, as Miles wanted her to take her time with any last minute hugs or words between them before hopping into the driver’s seat and beginni
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ng to adjust everything so he could take control. Miles would wait as long as it took for Larisa to get into the car, holding out his hand for the keys when she finally would get in.
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“I promise Larisa… we’ll come back, as often as possible.” He said softly, trying to keep his voice down and while he did say ‘we’ he also meant that if she ever wanted to come back, he wouldn’t have a problem sending her too. Though he imagined that her getting on a plane by herself wasn’t something she was too keen on. Once everything was said and done, final goodbyes and hugs and kisses were given and Miles had delayed for as long as he thought he could, the pair of them finally pulled away from the beautiful home and the sprawling vineyards. Miles kept the speed slow, giving Larisa as long as he possibly could to take everything in before they were off down the road. Once they were out of sight of the house and the countryside was starting to pop up around them, Miles took his phone out and dialed a number before putting it on speaker and laying the phone on his dashboard.
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“Yes Mr. King?” The sound of a man’s voice answered, a little older sounding than Miles. “I need an update Captain.” Miles said in a clear calm voice. “We’re tracking the convergence sir. Nothing we can’t handle.” “I understand that. How’s the window?” Miles continued. “It’ll be tight. I can’t say for certain sir.” “Understood. We’ll be there soon. Get your pre-checks done but I want the engines off when we arrive.” Miles said clearly, glancing at Larisa for a moment before his eyes remained on the road. “Same as when we arrived on Friday.” “Same…procedure sir?” “Yes. Just as we did in London please.” “Understood sir. We’ll be ready and waiting when you and your VIP guest arrive.” After confirming it with the captain of his flight crew, Miles hung up the phone, sighing heavily. He knew the phone call might not ease her stress at all, so quietly Miles addressed Larisa in a gentle voice. All he wanted was to reassure her, to hug her and apologize for having to take her away. It wasn’t that he wanted to leave, he’d have loved a walk through the vineyards. Miles just didn’t want her to be worried or scared while in the air. “Larisa… I want you to know that my flight crew are the best. They could land that plane in the middle of a hurricane blindfolded and you wouldn’t feel it. I promise you. Everything will be alright… okay?” There was conviction in his statement. He truly did believe his crew were the best of the best, and Larisa had nothing to worry about at all. Even still, he wanted to reassure her, and in a way apologize again for having to take her away from her grandfather so soon. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 09:54 AM
The pleasure is mine….always Always That one word had so many emotions bubbling inside of her, especially because he looked at her when he said it, to see the admiration and care he was showing her in that moment had soothed the heart ache she was feeling to leave her grandfather, it also soothed those nerves that were now rattling inside of her for the flight, she had so many different things floating through her head she truly didn't know what to focus on first, her mind felt a buzz of different thoughts and feelings, truthfully it was almost enough to give her a headache. She watched Miles head for the drivers side seeing he was going to drive she was grateful for it, she truly didn't think she could drive right now anyway, peering to her grandfather she gave him a sorrow looking expression one that caused the man to almost frown "Non sembrare così triste Larisa, sto bene qui e sarò qui ad aspettarti quando tornerai"Don't look so sad Larisa, i am okay here, and ill be here waiting for you when you come back she smiled nodding towards him before embracing him one last time. "lo so... ci vediamo presto, lo prometto'i know...ill see you soon , i promise she whispered giving him one last squeeze before she finally turned around and opened the passenger side door, she hesitated peering around to gaze towards him one last time watching the smile come across his face nodding softly towards her which prompted her to finally step inside that car, she closed the door pushing back the emotions she felt to be leaving "I know we will, I know…" her voice was quiet tainted with emotions gazing at her grandfather as the engine started she lifted her hand to wave at him watching him do the same before the car was pulling put, she took a moment to watch the scenery vanish, that comforting scenery that she was already missing her hand going to her cheek to wipe the one tear that fell, she was sad to be going, but she took some comfort in knowing they would be co
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ming back, and hopefully not to far in the near future. When they finally pulled away she turned her attention back to the front of the car watching as Miles called someone, she instantly recognised the pilots voice and suddenly the sadness she felt was replaced with fear, she listened to the conversation , there were going to be heading into some bad weather that she could make out at least, her leg trembled a little the anxiousness she felt bubbling within her as she took a small breath to try she control her breathing not wanting to panic too much, when the call finished and Miles tried to reassure her it didn't truly help not straight away. " Miles, how bad is it gonna be? What are we going to be flying into? Will there be turbulence.. Miles I…I can't, I can't do you know how terrified I'll be I…" she sounded so ridiculous so she shut up, she was terrified now of what was to come, visions of that storm she went into all those years ago came into her mind, she knew she had to push past this fear but it was extremely difficult, and it showed on her panic stricken face. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Mar-23 10:42 AM
”Miles, how bad is it gonna be? What are we going to be flying into? Will there be turbulence.. Miles I… I can’t, I can’t do you know how terrified I’ll be I…” “Larisa.” Miles could barely get her name out. The panic that set in alarmed him a little, and without looking he reached his hand off the wheel and laid it gently on her lap. “You will be fine. It’s just a rainstorm. Very light. And we’re trying to make sure that we land before it gets too heavy…That’s all.” He tried to reassure her. For the most part he was confident that even though the window was shrinking for them, his crew could get them to London before the storm really started. That was the ultimate goal, which was why he had asked for the updates that he did from the flight crew. “I promise it will be alright Larisa. Nothing is going to happen. It’ll be smooth sailing, just like before…” His hand quietly slid up and down her thigh, trying to reassure her without knowing exactly how he could. It was difficult to think about an oncoming storm when the weather currently was so bright and sunny. There were hardly any clouds in the sky as the car drove down the road heading away from the countryside and the coast towards the airport. “What did you and your grandfather talk about? Anything interesting?” Miles asked, trying to take the subject away from the inclement weather and instead on something else. He was curious to hear if perhaps Alessandro was telling her something fun or exciting going on at the vineyard. Or maybe that she just looked lovely today. Or perhaps even that Miles himself looked like a giant tool and was far too serious meeting him. Anything to get her mind off of the flight. “Thank you, for letting me come with you today. Your grandfather seems like a wonderful man. I can see why you like him so much.” Miles continued, trying to give her something positive to respond to. He kept his eyes on the road, the speed of the car increasing here and there to get them to the airport as
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soon as possible. It wasn’t that he wanted to leave as soon as possible, he just wanted to ensure they had the best chance possible to make that narrow window. “Are you hungry? I can call ahead, see if they could have something ready and waiting for you… if you want.” Miles was trying to think of anything he could to try and help her to smile. Help her to come out of that panic that she was in. Something had to stick, something they could talk about, tease about, bring back that smile. Regardless if Larisa answered or began talking about anything at all, Miles kept his hand on her leg, giving it a gentle squeeze to try and comfort her as best as he could. He didn’t have a problem driving one handed, and for as long as she wanted or tolerated it, for the whole trip to the airport if needed, Miles kept his hand there for her. She could remove it from her thigh, hold his hand, fiddle with his fingers whatever would make her most comfortable and Miles would allow pretty much anything from her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 11:13 AM
Larisa The way he said her name almost brought her focus back a little, she knew she was getting far to anxious far to panicked and it clearly showed the way his hand suddenly came to her thigh in a attempt to reassure her, she took a breath trying to focus on him and that touch and not on the racing of her heart currently pounding so hard against her chest. You will be fine…it's just a rainstorm, very light… just a rainstorm.. * She repeated to herself, he didn't mention wind, he didn't say there was a big storm they were beading into, but what if there was? What if he just said that? No…he wouldn't lie to her of that she was sure, her attention moved from the front of the car to him, feeling his hand travelling up and down her thigh tenderly, the calm way in which he spoke did seem to settle her a bit, her face seemed to relax if only slightly as she took another deep breath trying to at least be reassured in what he was saying. " You promise?..." she said, searching his gaze and If he said anything to solidify that promise she would simply sigh nodding her head, maybe it wouldn't be too bad, she at least hoped it wouldn't be, and she has to trust that he was being truthful. *What did you and your grandfather talk about? Anything interesting? She paused then her mind swiftly changing as a small heat grew in her cheeks Peeking up to him as he drove her hands fidgeting a little in her lap. " You…mainly…" she said softly because it was true, he had asked about him, they had spoken a bit about him. " He said that you seemed like a really nice guy, I told him you was…that i..liked you…a lot.." she expressed honestly, even if it made her nervous to do so peering away from him then perhaps not knowing how his expression might be with that revelation. " He said he could tell, that he hadn't seen me this happy for a while…he liked you Miles, he truly did.." she expressed knowing perhaps he might need that reassurance to know that he had indeed made a goo
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d impression on the man. As he thanked her she smiled, those nerves seeming to settle a bit now they were discussing other matters and her mind for now was of the upcoming flight. " Thank you for finding the time to take me, it was really nice to see him, he is a wonderful man, he's done a lot for me.." she said her eyes peering out the window now to watch the scenery pass her by as they went knowing this would be the last time she would see it for a while, at the mention of food she grimaced, her stomach felt like it was in knots the thought of eating far from her mind. " No, I'm not hungry, I don't feel I could eat anything right now…" she admitted honestly watching the blue skies stretch for Miles, it was ironic really here they were at their happiest basked In the brilliant blue skies and sunshine, and they were going home to rain , considering what could be awaiting them when they got home made her face twist into a frown, the rain almost a symbol of how they would feel when they stepped of that flight and she was dreading it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Mar-23 11:47 AM
”You promise?...” “I promise Agnellino.” Miles said gently, a quiet smile on his face. There was something fulfilling about her looking to him for that reassurance. For the security that she needed. And while he had no control over the weather, from everything he’d seen it was just a simple rain storm. It certainly could get worse as the night wore on, but he was confident it would just be gray skies and rain by the time they got to London. At his next questions of her, knowing they might have been a little invasive and expecting that she wouldn’t want to share, Miles found that he was a little surprised at the topic that was discussed. ”You…mainly…” “Me?” Miles repeated, raising a brow at her for a moment and wondering if perhaps he’d said or done something that was disrespectful. Had he insulted the man or been too quiet or too loud while there? Had he said something or done something that Alessandro hadn’t appreciated? Miles went over the morning’s interactions, and at every turn he thought he had acted as a gentleman. Acted appropriately with the man in his home and had been as respectful as possible of it. However, as Larisa talked and explained a few of the details that they had discussed, Miles felt his face tingle and a quiet heat rise on it. It wasn’t just the fact that Larisa had just admitted to actually liking Miles, in a way that seemed more than just in a work or friend like manner, but it was also the fact that apparently Alessandro liked him too. That he had actually made a good impression on the older man, and that made Miles smile gently.
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“Well… I..I’m glad that I didn’t embarrass you or myself.” He said quietly. Miles felt like he should say more, but his throat ran dry and he wasn’t sure exactly what to say to her. He hadn’t had a moment to really search how he felt about her yet. Miles certainly enjoyed Larisa’s company and enjoyed the explicit activities that the pair of them participated in. Just the thought of the previous few days and the intensity and passion behind everything could cause the man to start getting excited about it. Which was probably why he didn’t say anything, choosing instead to ignore that flutter for a little while longer until he could analyze it better. “I’m glad that I can make you happy Larisa.” He said softly after a moment to let her finish. It was a feeling he could recognize, and felt confident in saying back to her. With regards to further feelings, Miles just wasn’t sure yet. He understood it might not be what she wanted to hear, but he had cut himself off for such a long time it seemed, that Miles wasn’t sure how to open his heart back up again. She was working at him slowly, peeling back the layers and breaking down his walls, but there were a few locks that the keys for hadn’t been found yet or weren’t able to be used.
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He nodded when she thanked him, though it was really nothing that she had to thank him for. Miles was just glad that they had had the time to be able to come out at all. That the business end of this trip hadn’t been too much or kept them too busy to keep them away from her family. When she declined anything to eat, he glanced in her direction just to be sure. She was looking out the window, and Miles turned back to watch the road. “Alright… just let me know if you change your mind. Or you can order something later if you’d like.” He said quietly, glad that she seemed to have settled if only a small amount. The irony wasn’t lost on him either, that they were essentially leaving a paradise in order to step into a hell. If he could have let them stay for longer Miles certainly would have. Mostly because he didn’t want to go home either. The weekend had been so nice and relaxing, the thought of work on Monday was not a pleasant one. And that would come after dropping off Larisa back at her home this evening after they landed. It was in that brief realization that Miles made a decision and decided not to voice it to her. “I think, the next time we come down here..” Miles said thoughtfully, a gentle smile on his face. “You’ll need to show me the best place for Gelato. I didn’t get any this time around, and it’s one of my favorite things to have while here.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 12:35 PM
Well…I'm glad I didn't embarrass you or myself… She didn't know what she expected him to say when she had told him that, had she maybe been expecting him to say he liked her too? That he had feelings for her as well? He had admitted he did indeed want more than just the boss / friend mentality , she knew she probably pushing things to fast too quick, he'll maybe she was to, after all it had only been a week yet it felt much more than that, to her anyway, she felt so close to him and maybe she needed to slow down, especially when she seemed to continuously got mixed signals from him, she truly, didn't really know where she stood. I'm glad I make you happy Larisa…. She peered over to him smiling a little before she nodded. " You do..' she said honestly before she looked back to that window again, everything just felt such a mess in her mind, the way he had acted over the weekend she truly thought he did like her, yeah when she said it to him he seemed to avoid saying it back, seemed to not know what to say, the way he treated her suggested he did like her yet right now she wondered if he did, his actions showed cared and compassion yet she was sure he was still holding back, actually she was sure of it, he had a bad pass maybe that was the reason, whatever it was she didn't like the feeling it gave her, she expected him to say it, to say it back, and he didn't…and she would be lying if she said she wasn't disappointed. When he mentioned the food she didn't respond to him, instead she continued to look out the window, trying not to think about the situation that happened, to think about the plane, to think about Connor…god everything seemed to be spiralling in front of her , her hand coming to her head to rub along her temple, she had a headache brewing she could feel it tingling at the back of her head. I think the next time we come.down here…your have to show me where to get good Gelato Next time, he spoke if next time like a future for them, ye
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t he seemed to be holding back from her, she could understand that anxiousness especially after what happened to him , yet it was just confusing her..she opened her mouth as if to question him but decided against it, she didn't want to come across as needy…that's the last thing she wanted, the man sure as he'll didn't want to have someone like that. So instead she didn't, instead she smiled peering towards him. " Oh I know a lot of good places, I'm sure I can take you to some…next time.." she said hesitating a little, perhaps wondering how much of a next time there would be, if at all. Because right now she truly did feel extremely confused, but the sign of the airport coming into view soon switched her mind straight back to that flight. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Mar-23 07:18 PM
”Oh I know a lot of good places, I’m sure I can take you to some…next time..” Miles smiled at her, though he wondered why she seemed to hesitate. Did she not want to? Larisa certainly didn’t have to, he was just trying to pass the time on the way to the airport, to try and give her something else to think about or to look forward to. But her hesitation hinted that she wasn’t taking the bait. That he wasn’t doing well enough to distract her. Or perhaps that she just didn’t want to talk to him. Not like Miles could really blame her. His mind settled on the flight, the rain they’d be coming into, and then having to take her home. To Connor. That was probably the sickest feeling he’d had all weekend. The idea of taking one of his cars, loading Larisa up with her things and her brand new dress and shoes, only to deliver her and everything else to him was maddening. Like some kind of twisted custody arrangement. Miles immediately got that smug face of Connor glaring at him in his mind’s eye, and his grip on the steering wheel tightened. It would be a lie to say that he wasn’t imaging the wheel as Connor’s throat instead. The boy just exuded a dependency and a pathetic aura that Miles couldn’t stand. The idea of leaving Larisa back in Connor’s arms was enough to even put Miles off of eating anything. There was quiet in the car as they turned off the highway towards the airport, moving towards a private drive to the corresponding hangers. After checking in at the kiosk and being let into the tarmac space, Miles drove straight on to where he knew his jet was waiting for them. Where he knew his crew was waiting for them to arrive to do their final checks so they could be wheels up and on their way back to London. More than once Miles opened his mouth to say something to Larisa, but each time he closed it again.
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He was conflicted. She had expressed that she had felt feelings for him, and he wanted to address it. It nagged at him but at the same time that same insecurity about getting hurt again pulled him back from saying anything to her. You’re special to me too… Was she? That didn’t take long for Miles to answer himself. Yes, she was special to him. More than a personal assistant or even a friend. But going past that to something more, to something real, Miles hesitated. He’d been down that road before, and he’d been burned for it. Miles had vowed he’d never let someone play him like that again, that he wouldn’t let anyone get to him like that, because if he kept everyone at a fair distance away then he couldn’t be hurt. Except, he did hurt. This hurt.It wasn’t a physical pain but one he couldn’t see and couldn’t touch. One that he felt but didn’t understand. Miles had let Larisa get closer than anyone else had, and he felt confused and unsure if this was something he deserved.
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Before he knew it, he had pulled the car up to the carpet that had been laid out for them to walk along to the waiting plane. As instructed, the flight crew of two stewardesses, the pilot and the co-pilot were waiting outside the jet and were faced away from the car. The engines on the jet were off and still, and there wasn’t a gray cloud in the beautiful blue sky that backdropped it. “Larisa?” Miles said gently, tapping her thigh just to ensure he could get her attention away from the window. “Do you want my help? Like before?” It was her choice and he was honestly asking it. In fact, he almost hoped that she would say yes. It seemed he felt happiest when he was taking care of her. When he held her in his arms or when she leaned into him. It was a feeling he couldn’t explain and hadn’t defined yet. It was different and new, something he hadn’t even had with Melody and it perplexed him. Either that or it was a feeling he’d had before and forgotten what it could feel like. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 07:42 PM
She hadn't missed that he hadn't said anything to her really since she confessed what she did, a eerie silence seemed to of stretched in the confines of the car and it was making her feel a little uncomfortable, perhaps it was best she just didn't say anything at all, kept her mouth shut, let them be what this was and Carry on, only she knew that would only cause her more heartache, she thought back to the weekend the moments they shared, they spent the night together, twice. The gala where sure she was sure that kiss was going to cause a stir for both of them but it felt so soft, so tender so…real, and yet here she sat unsure what was even going to happen next, where did they even go…and the prospect of him dropping her of at Connors house filled her with dread, she didn't want to go, yet she had no where else she could. She saw the plane coming into view then the carpet sprawled out like last time diverting her eyes away from that window so she couldn't see it she looked down fiddling with her hands in a attempt to distract herself, he said she would be fine, he said nothing would happen, his pilots were the best, it was just a light rain shower nothing more, he didn't mention wind, or any big storm so she had to be under the impression it wouldn't be that bad, though the thought still filled her dread and she knew they thought would stop her from climbing out of this car and walking that short distance, she just knew she couldn't do it. Larisa? She felt his hand tapping on her thigh her attention moving over to the man beside her taking in those caring handsome features, his approach to her was soft much like it always was, yet here he was still holding back from her and it hurt, her face furrowed at his question, she needed his help she knew that, but maybe this was part of the problem, because she was a problem, who wouldn't to.be hooked to someone who couldn't even get on a plane without being carried or escorted….he could definitely have someone less u
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nhinged then her, intact she was sure he did before, looking away from.his face she felt tears coming to her again for the entire situation away as she swallowed hard her head slowly nodding. " I-M sorry, I J-Just I can't do it on my own, I'm sorry " she said again clearly feeling bad for what she was making him do because she was too fearful to do it herself. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Mar-23 08:06 PM
At first, Miles couldn’t help the smile that crossed his face. She wanted his help. Dare say she needed his help. And even though she had to be asked, Larisa had had the choice to say no. But she hadn’t. Miles couldn’t help feeling so much better knowing he’d soon have her scooped up next to him again, held close and tight and secure. It would be one of the last times he could, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. However, his face slowly fell when he saw how her face fought with the tears coming to her eyes. Why was she crying? He wasn’t upset that she was afraid. He didn’t mind helping her. He wanted to help her. ”I-M sorry, I J-Just I can’t do it on my own, I’m sorry.” Miles watched her confused. She didn’t have to apologize to him. Why was she apologizing? Did she think herself a burden? He had asked her if she wanted help because he wanted to help her, not because he felt obligated to. Slowly, Miles unbuckled his belt and got out of the car. The keys he left on the front seat so that the car could be parked in the hanger until his next trip. Without a word he came around to Larisa’s side of the car and opened the door. Unlike the Bentley where he’d had to kneel down, the Alfa Romeo was a bit taller so he could stay standing instead. “Larisa, I don’t know why you’re apologizing. You have nothing to apologize for.” He said gently, watching her carefully as he undid her belt for her. He wasn’t wearing a tie this time, and Thomas’ tie was on the plane from before. Miles supposed he could go into the garment bag for one to try and blind fold her, but he also didn’t want to fiddle with their bags either. They were neatly packed and pulling them out and opening them just for a tie seemed like a silly idea. So instead, he came up with an alternative. “C’mon. I won’t get to do this for a while I think… Thank you for indulging me. For letting me take care of you.” He didn’t immediately pick her up or drag her from the car. That wouldn’t have worked the first time and h
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e doubted it would now. Instead he just opened his arms and waited until she was ready. Waiting for her to wrap her arms around his neck so he could hold her close against his chest. The thought brought a flutter to him and he looked forward to the warmth and gentle security she had with him. “I don’t have a blindfold this time… just bury your head if you need to alright? I won’t let anything happen to you Larisa. I promise.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 08:16 PM
She truly did feel like a burden sitting in there car asking him to help.her with something that frankly was ridiculous, it made her look weak and fragile something she truly never wanted to look, especially in front of him, she watched as he removed his belt and stepped out of the car, for a moment she did consider maybe he was annoyed at her, she could hardly blame him , hell she was annoyed at herself for her irrational behaviour to, here she was a grown ass woman terrified to step out of a car, only this time it wasn't just the plane that had her emotions in awol, it was also everything they would face when they got of the plane on the other side.. Suddenly she heard her door open, she peeked up to him as he stood in front of her silhouetted in the golden glow of the sun and it made her chest ache at how gorgeous he was, his words only made her frown more watching as he leaned over to undo her belt. "Don't I?.." she said quietly she felt she certainly did need to apologise, because she felt stupid once more, embarrassed even, would he even want to take her on flights anymore? When she was behaving like this? Thank you for letting me take care of you Those few words stayed deep in her mind, she wanted to tell him how she liked him taking care of her, how he made her feel safe and secure, wanted and loved, how she never wanted those feelings to go away, how she longed to keep them, how she longed to keep him, but she didn't voice them his promise of not letting anything happen to her was what finally got her moving in that car, carefully she reached out her arms coming to circle his neck so she could pull herself close, she buried her face against his neck almost instantly to cower herself away from the sight of the plane, that and she wanted to, she wanted to feel as close to him as possible, to take in the warmth of his body, his scent the way his arms felt around her, because she truly didn't know what was to happen when they got home.. <@25725275300757
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 08:26 PM
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Miles King BOT 22-Mar-23 09:15 PM
”Don’t I?..” “Of course not.” He whispered, shaking his head a little. It took him promising her that nothing would happen, that she was safe before she finally shifted herself to the edge of that seat. Feeling her arms wrap around his shoulders and neck made Miles let out a soft contented sigh. Her face buried as deep as it could go into his neck actually made him chuckle a little at the tickling hairs from her head. For a moment, Miles just wrapped his arms around her, holding her tight against him. He breathed in deeply, taking in the fresh sea salt soap she had used and she had a natural sweetness that he was drawn to. His chest slowed it’s breathing feeling her against him and the feeling of just being able to be washed over the man. He didn’t know what this feeling was, it felt familiar and he was desperate to keep it. To keep her. But…she has Connor… she hasn’t left him yet… what if.. She doesn’t want to? What if this is all an act again? What if she’s the same…? Miles fought with himself, those horrible thoughts plaguing his head as he shifted to move one arm under her knees while the other supported her back. Gently he pulled her out of the car and let her weight fall onto his arms and against his chest. His head softly fell against hers just to hold her a bit closer, bury her face just a bit better. As he turned and slowly began to walk towards the jet, memories flooded his head of the gala and of her beautiful dress. How her hair had been styled and how there was no woman more beautiful than her on that dance floor. The memory of it even made Miles sway a little with her in his arms. “I really did love dancing with you Larisa…” he whispered gently into her ear, not knowing if she wanted to talk to him or if she just wanted him to let her be. It was easier with a blindfold, with having something to talk about on the way to the plane. This time, Miles’ head was blank. All it had in it was the swaying and turning and pivoting movements of Saturday
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night. In favor of remaining quiet, Miles softly hummed the song they had danced to. It was quiet and a little deeper considering Miles had more of a baritone voice then a tenor like the singer on stage had, but it still was heartfelt and came from a happy place. It felt good to let his heart sing like that, something he’d never done before and was so foreign for him. But it was a quietly pleasant sensation, something that made him smile warmly. Slowly he got to the foot of the stairs, pausing for only a moment so he could make sure that his little lamb was alright. “Still with me, Agnellino? Or did I rock you to sleep?” He chuckled gently, adjusting her in his arms a moment while he waited to see if she would answer him. Part of him hoped she wouldn’t. That he really had just rocked her right to sleep. That would be the kindest thing for her, to sleep through the whole flight. Then she wouldn’t have to worry or stress. She’d be fall asleep in Italy, and wake in London. Though, he had a sneaking suspicion that it wouldn’t be quite that easy for her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 09:56 PM
The moment she wrapped her arms around him and buried herself as close as she possibly get to him , things suddenly didn't seem so scary, things didn't seem so daunting, when she was wrapped up in his embrace nothing felt as big or as bad as it did before, there was something so comforting about being around him, something that made her feel safe, a feeling she didn't want to lose. As he lifted her those arms wrapped a little tighter around his neck just to ensure she was indeed secure, not that she didn't feel it especially with his arms around her like they would, and the feel of his head pressing against her own, she felt his movements knowing he was heading for the plane which had her eyes squeezed shut attempting to shut it out, like she did last time it helped her a lot she hoped it would do the same now. I really did love dancing with you Larisa… His words made a small sigh leave her lips her own eyes wondering back to the Gala how he stood on that stage showing of just for her to get her attention, to get her to bid for him in a desperate attempt to have her win so she could have him for the evening, suddenly he was humming the song, the song that danced to and her mind was flooded with thoughts of the dance, how it felt to be in his arms, how easy it was to dance with him, how It felt when he kissed her like the whole world didn't matter only the two of them. Still with me Agnellino?. His words brought her from that trance, so lost in her thoughts she realised she had yet to say anything to him after he spoke of the dance, her arms shifted a little so her fingers went through the back of his hair toying with the short hairs though. " I'm sorry il mio lupo, I was just thinking about the Gala, how much I enjoyed it, how much I enjoyed the dance, I loved dancing with you to, I hope we get to again…" she whispered truthfully she hoped they had more time together like that, just the two of them..she hated the thought of things changing when they go
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t back to London, she hoped they wouldn't, but she just didn't know, the uncertainty was killing her, and knowing she had to sort things out with Connor to hurt her even more, she was going home to a nightmare and she knew it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 22-Mar-23 10:21 PM
Miles grinned gently, listening to her as she spoke softly into his neck. Her words were a little muffled but he could understand her well enough. That and without the roar of the jet engines to drown out her voice, it was far easier to hear her. One step at a time, Miles climbed the half dozen or so stairs to the doorway of the aircraft, keeping a tight hold on Larisa the whole way. “No, don’t apologize. I loved that you won. That I got to dance with you. That I got to have you all to myself…” That last part wasn’t quite true. For Miles, he and Larisa were the only ones on that floor. The only ones in the world when he was dancing with her. The truth of the matter was that about two hundred or so guests were in awe watching them the entire time. None of them however, mattered to the man. “I think it can be arranged if you want to dance again Larisa…” He whispered gently, careful to watch where he was going as he climbed the last step of the stairs. The idea of dancing again with her was quite a joyous thought. Though Miles didn’t mind dancing he much preferred to just hold her like he was now. For a moment at the top of the stairs he stopped, just taking a moment to ensure she was secured in his arms again before turning to walk sideways into the plane. The same way he had before so that he wouldn’t hit her legs or her back against the metal edges and startle her. The plane smelled freshly cleaned, a soft ocean scent having been used. “Oh! That reminds me…” Miles said a little cheerier as he strode forward down the center of the plane towards the long plush couch and it’s several throw pillows like before. He turned and unlike the last time, Miles sat with his back flush against the back of the couch, properly sitting on it instead of lounging like he had done before. His arm under her knees slowly slipped out from under her and moved to his side. When it came back it snaked around her front and over her lap, before his arm just lay quietly against her lap. K
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nowing she’d be secure with her arms around his neck, Miles then took the other arm holding her back to his other side, pulling the second half of the belt from the couch across her lap while she sat on his. There was a gentle clicking sound signaling the brand new and freshly installed seatbelt was secure and Miles quietly let it fall on her lap for her to see. “I had them install seatbelts on the couch. So you don’t have to get up, if you don’t want to.” he explained, hoping that this little surprise would ease her worry. Would make her happy again. Miles waited eagerly, thinking this had to be something she’d appreciate. She had liked being on his lap before, and the installation had been quick and easy for his crew to do while they were here in Italy. However, with how sad she had been before in the car, Miles was just unsure enough to need that answer from her. Slowly, the hand that had been under her knees came up to quietly stroke her face, trying to coax her to lift her head and look at him again. “What do you think?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Mar-23 11:04 PM
She felt his feet moving up and down a clear indication he was indeed stepping onto that plane, though wrapped up in his arms like she was it was easy to keep her self settled and grounded, her heart hammered in her chest still but it wasn't getting to the point it did in the car, she never truly understood how one man just made everything feel okay, but he did, and he did it without really realising how easily he did. His words had her smiling warmly against his neck, tilting her head just a little even if she kept her mouth shut just so she could talk so clearly to him. " I had to win, I couldn't let that ridiculous Brunette win, and the way she was challenging me across the room, I've never backed down for a challenge Miles and I certainly wasn't about to with her, there was no way I'd be able to sit there and watch you wrapped in anyone else's arms but my own.." her words were teasing yet there was a seriousness to it, perhaps she was even explaining how she felt now, how she would never be able to handle seeing him with another woman, the sheer thought of it had her chest ache with incredible sadness, she didn't want him to make anyone feel the way he made her feel, she wanted this all to herself. I think it can be arranged if you want to dance again Larisa " I'd like that, I'm sure you could Teach me a few moves, your very good Miles…" she said honestly her mind going back to how him and Caprese danced together, how flawless and passionate they were , she wanted to dance like that with him, it was sensual and sexual and god the thought of it had her flushing a little against his neck. Oh! That reminds me. The way he suddenly announced that had her jolt a little in his arms, it came so out of the blue she wasn't expecting it, she smelt the confines of the plane almost instantly letting her know they were there and the nervousness started again, her head moved again one eyes carefully peeping out just intimate to feel him sit down on the plush couc
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h, only this time he sat differently he sat more straight the eye that was slightly opened watched his movement before she saw the glint of what appeared to be a belt, she opened her eyes fully then surprise clearly edged on her features as he pulled it across his body and clicked it into place the belt going over both of them as she sat still perched on his lap. I had them install seatbelts on the couch Her breath caught in her throat, her eyes quickly lifting to catch his soft chocolate hues as they gazed at her with slight excitement and happiness for what he had done, he did this? For her? He had belts installed to ensure she felt happy? Safe? This man had gone to incredible lengths to ensure she felt happy and it seemed he was happy to do so, emotions displayed so visibly on her face, feeling his hand come to her cheek she leaned into it pressing her face against it more. " You, you did this for me?..." she whispered her eyes searching his face waiting to see if he was going to say anything on the matter, if he did or did not she simply couldn't control herself anymore, her own hand came to his cheek and before she knew it she was leaning in her lips pressing against his as her hand moved gently round to the back of his neck, she didn't care if people saw them, she didn't care if they said anything, or she cared about was showing this man how much she appreciated what he did, knowing words just simply wouldn't be enough to express it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 05:44 AM
At first, Miles wasn’t sure if she was upset or happy with the changes that he had made to his jet. In his head, the idea to add seatbelts to his couch was superfluous for him but if it made her more comfortable than it was worth the cost and the effort to have them installed. He thought maybe she might like something like that, it would make it easier to fly with him on future business trips that he knew he would have to go on. Just..future business trips? Well…perhaps not just future business trips exclusively. He wanted to make sure she felt safe, that he felt secure. So she didn’t have to worry when he did take her on trips anywhere. When he caught her eyes with his there was a moment where the pair seemed to search hers for some kind of sign. Some kind of answer. Was this alright? Was this enough? ”You, you did this for me?...” “Yes.” Miles said slowly, recognizing the desire for an answer that was staring back at him with her. “I like yo-” The explanation he thought she wanted was only just barely coming to the forefront when Miles was silenced. Something that he didn’t always get. It had been hours since he’d kissed her, and he didn’t realize how much he had missed properly doing so. A need driven groan played at his lips but Miles just pressed back into her. His hands held her at her mid and upper back to keep her right there upright on his lap. He had never cared who saw or who would know. Let his staff see the care he had, for there was none to view. The only thing that mattered to Miles was her. The longer that he spent time with Larisa, the more he began to believe that. Her fingers around the back of his neck playing at his hair sent a shiver through his entire body and it just made Miles want her all the more. She barely had a map and yet she knew every place on him that made him feel alive again.
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When finally they parted just for the necessary breath Miles took a few quick inhales in a rolling pant before deciding that he needed a refresher. He didn’t want her to speak, didn’t want her to say anything that might be apologetic or negative or even positive regarding this. His hand gently came up to hold at the back of her head and neck while the other remained around more of her waist. She had gotten a moment for breath like he did, before Miles took her lips back, pressing against them hungrily. Almost in desperation he wanted nothing more than to deepen that kiss, make it as intense and as passionate as he could. It was loving and demanding of her the way he wanted her, knowing in the back of his head that the limited time they had was growing ever shorter. Miles could almost see the granules of sand falling from the hourglass of time for them. Every second passing was another that got them closer to having to separate. He hated it. Miles hated the idea of having to separate his life from her. That he had to go back to being her boss when they got to London. Would they be able to tease and talk the way they had this weekend? Certainly not in the same capacity. How could they? Not when the world would scrutinize her, judge and ridicule and chastise him for it. What if the world thought she was just another woman on his arm, like the others? A passing fling to be used and discarded? She’s not… The sickening thought was what made him finally pull back from her again, if only temporarily. Miles let his head come forward, resting his forehead against hers briefly. His eyes were closed and he had a contemplative look about his face. In it’s thoughtful expression, it also held a closeness and a care that had been there all weekend. Something he didn’t want to stop doing.
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“I like you…being comfortable with me. I hoped this might help…with your fear…” He whispered gently, finishing the thought that he had had before before leaning away again and feeling like that wasn’t enough. Like he hadn’t said enough to her. That something was missing. “You’re special to me Larisa…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 07:09 AM
She didn't know truly how he would react to the kiss, she knew they had to be more careful when they got back home she knew they would be watched at every turn, knew they had to be somewhat professional and she didn't know if that would include the staff on the flights to, but it seemed not, the way his lips soon matched her own rhythm had a small whimper of appreciation leave her lips the hand on the back of his neck tightened as soon as she felt his lips move in unison with her own, her other hand was pressed against his chest just where his heart was feeling the small gentle hum of his heartbeat beneath the shirt. Then he was pulling back, she gasped for air, who lungs practically begging for it though she made no attempt to move her hands or move herself back quite content in where she was. "M-..." She was just about to say his name before suddenly he was the one to silence her this time, his lips crashing against the hand on his chest grasped the fabric of his shirt in her fingers, the hand on the back of his neck moved up to his hair running through those thick locks as a small moan vibrated into his mouth, nothing else mattered what now not even the staff who were busying themselves around them preparing to take of, she paid them no mind, all she cared about was him. Then they were breaking free again, she kept her head close to his, the hand in his hair gently stroked down his neck toying with those hairs again, a small shattered sigh left her lips, those cheeks slightly flushed from his kiss " You have no idea what this means to me, you doing this, thank you Miles…" her words were full of admiration for the man right there in front of her .
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You're special to me Larisa "Your special to me to" she whispered back her lips moving against his keeping her forehead close to his as she heard the door closing behind them mirroring just when she closed her eyes taking a deep breath. "Thank you for this weekend, I've truly enjoyed myself, spending this time with you, I don't want it to be the last time Miles…I don't.." she whispered there was so much more she wanted to say, but the words didn't come out, her anxiousness for what ever was happening between them stopped her, but she hoped at least he understood the meaning behind them.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 07:57 AM
”Thank you for this weekend, I’ve truly enjoyed myself. Spending this time with you. I don’t want it to be the last time Miles, I don’t…” Miles just listened to her quietly, not wanting to disturb the moment they were sharing. He could hear the crew quietly with their footsteps all around them and the gentle clicks of the cabin being secured. The hum of the engines told him that the pilots had returned to the cockpit and were beginning their pre-flight checks. One of the stewardesses, which one Miles had no idea, left a small menu on the couch next to him as they had done previously in case the pair of them wanted anything for the flight but Miles ignored it. He ignored how the crew whispered their different checks to each other. He ignored how the windows were slowly sliding closed like they had been before when they departed London; it had been at Miles’ request to ensure that take off didn’t frighten Larisa and the crew had been instructed to do the same thing this time too. He ignored how one of his crew came by and silently checked the seatbelt that he had pulled over the pair of them, just to be sure it was secured and safe. “I don’t want this to be the last time either…” He whispered gently to her, realizing he hadn’t said anything and she was probably waiting for an answer. It was true that he didn’t want this to be the last time they would go on a trip together. He was already thinking of the next time he had to be in Italy, of perhaps taking her to the France office when he visited there. His mind raced with the idea of the island paradise that had been up for auction at the gala on Saturday. Taking her there gave him a thrill too. Something about bringing her with him, and showing her all the different places they could go was incredibly alluring to Miles, even though he wasn’t exactly sure why. Or he was sure, he just didn’t know how to admit it to himself. “But…” Miles hesitated, only for a moment, his fingers tightening around her hoping she wo
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uld stay close. “I’m concerned… I don’t want this to change… but I know it has to… I’ve… I’ve been down this road before Larisa…” he said gently, a slight nervousness in his voice. There was apprehension there, understandably so. He had dated before with Melody. Thought he loved Melody enough to want to spend the rest of his life with the woman. Only to find that she already had her happily ever after and was using him for trips. For expensive dates. For jewelry and dresses and anything else she could get out of him. Leaving him heartbroken and jaded for future relationships when he found out the truth. The unknown if this was the same as it was with Melody was what made him nervous. Made him unsure. “I want this… I just don’t know… how to keep this…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 08:30 AM
He hadn't said anything, yet again he left her waiting, pouring her heart out to a man who she truly cared for and was still getting mixed signals from, one moment he was all over her telling her how special she was to him the next he clamped up,went completely silent how he continued to state at her as if he was trying to find the words to say Just say something please… She thought desperately in her head she could hear all the noise around her but she truly paid it no mind, instead she simply watched his face, her own desperately trying to convince him to say anything, something to show her he felt the same, that he too didn't want this to end between them. I don't want this to be the last time either her smile brightened on her face that nervousness she felt had vanished a little to hear what he had to say , that he to didn't want this to be the last time, that he wanted something more, the hand on his chest roamed up it tenderly her head pressed against his simply breathing him in, she opened her mouth as if to say something. But "But?" She asked her head tilting away from his so she could look at him better wondering what it was he wanted to say to her. I'm concerned, I don't want this to change, but it has to.. it had to? Why did it have to? Her face twisted from that smile into a small frown I've…I've been down this road before Larisa he's been down this road with Melody, did he believe in that statement she was like her? That she would hurt him the same way? That she was lying about the promises she made? That she would do such diabolical things to him like she did, that hurt her, she knew he would find it hard to do another relationship his last one didn't exactly go well, but to say he had been down this road before so he assumed this would lead him down the same path? It hurt her for him to think she would do that, she was capable of that? I want this.. I just don't know how to keep this As upset as she was, she tried to push those
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away, she tried to be more understanding of his feelings, even if it hurt her greatly to think he thought she could be like her. " Does anyone know Miles?.." she said honestly she felt the jutter of the plane now signalling it was moving, closing her eyes she tried to simply focus on the conversation they were having.. " I'm scared to you know, scared to walk away from something I've had for two years, scared to leave a man who I honestly don't know how he will be when I do, scared of what is to happen when I do, how people will react…where will I go…" all these thoughts came tumbling out of her mouth then of everything she was feeling, she couldn't stop them things she had been feeling over the last few days. She inhaled a deep breath hearing the engines getting louder, her hand on his chest clenched into that shirt again to steady herself. " but I know I have to, because I'm miserable, miserable in this life and I don't want it anymore..and I…I know you, don't trust me, I know that, and I know your scared ill…" she had to pause because the anger that rose inside of her bubbled so high she didn't want to end up shouting, she didn't even look at him now instead she looked down the plane starting to jolt forward that hand clenching even tighter in his shirt determined to get everything out. " Hurt you like she did, I have no intention of doing that, but I know it's easy to say, I know you won't believe those words entirely, But, i guess all we can do is see what happen..actions speak louder then words after all " she said her eyes closed her head dipped down, she hated thinking he saw her like Melody it hurt her deeply and perhaps he would see that on the way she was now conducting herself, but she was perhaps determined to show to him she wasn't, she wasn't like her…and the first way to do that was to leave Connor. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 09:10 AM
Miles remained silent. He wasn’t sure what to say. He knew the words he had just said weren’t exactly the right ones. They had just been the best ones he could come up with, and even then he wished he hadn’t said them. Knew they wouldn’t have the right affect or tone or meaning. What those exactly were he wasn’t sure. ”Does anyone know Miles?” Know what? he thought at her question of him. Know of the humiliation he felt pursuing a married woman? Know how much he’d suffered for months trying to forget her? Know how much he’d drank when sex didn’t do enough for him to force her memory out? Know how he desperately wanted to go on with his life, and find someone who actually cared about him and didn’t want to use him like she and every other woman he’d tried to be with had? Someone like Larisa… “No…The only one who knew…was my mother.” Miles whispered quietly, feeling the plane move and jolt down the tarmac. He barely stirred with it, just feeling her clench his shirt tightly and holding her against him as best he could. She was strapped in, they wouldn’t be going anywhere. They could stay on this couch just like this and be comfortable the whole time. That’s what Miles had wanted, just for her to be comfortable and relaxed. To feel a sense of ease with him. Specifically with him. Why was That important? The question rose in his head, but Miles didn’t know how to answer it. Instead he focused on what she was saying next and it made his chest ache. Something that had nothing to do with how tightly she held his shirt.
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She was scared. And she thought he was too. He listened with enraptured attention to her now, though the fear she expressed wasn’t something that he thought he could shoo away from her back into the shadows from where it came. She was scared of leaving a relationship she’d been in for two years, with a man she didn’t love and didn’t want to be with. She was scared how people would react and for a moment Miles understood. He felt the same way, unsure and uneasy of going down that same road of ridicule with his personal assistant. Though thinking of that, Miles realized he didn’t want that for her, more so then he didn’t want it for him. He could handle that ridicule, that judgment. Larisa didn’t deserve that. He didn’t want her to feel that. To deal with that. ”I know you don’t trust me, and I know you’re scared I’ll hurt you like she did. I have no intention of doing that, but I know it’s easy to say. I know you won’t believe those words entirely…” Her words cut deep. She thought that he didn’t trust her? Don’t I? Hadn’t he shown her that he trusted her? He took her on his private jet, brought her to his house, let her sleep in his bed. Let her drive his car, alone and with him. He told her about how his mother died, told her how he and Melody ended, how everything in his life had gone to hell in a handbasket, and she didn’t think that he trusted her? Yes, he worried that she might be the same as Melody in the beginning and the lingering fear was still there because he knew that she was still with Connor in all technicality. However, to say that he didn’t trust her hurt.
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“Larisa, I do trust you.” He said firmly, the light jostling of the jet making him lean back a little to brace for take off. “Haven’t I shown you that? I do trust you. I trust you more than I have anyone.” There was a heat in his voice, something that he couldn’t help. It was incredulous that she thought that he didn’t trust her. What else did he need to do to show her that? “Contrary to popular belief, I don’t take people that I don’t trust on my jet, or into my home, or into my bed with me Larisa. I trust you because you’ve shown me you can be trusted. That I can believe you.” the jet began to pick up speed and Miles held her tight, bracing for the nose of the plane to lift off the ground. “I like you Larisa. More than I think I should be allowed to. It doesn’t mean I don’t trust you, I trust you more than anyone. I just don’t want to end up hurting you. I trust you… because I like you. All of you. The way you laugh and the way you sass and…” Miles trailed off, he wasn’t sure what to say. The heat in his words had cooled, realizing that he was letting his emotions dictate exactly what his head didn’t know how to express. Altogether it wasn’t incorrect, but Miles still felt like perhaps he’d said too much. It was clear the plane had begun its ascent during Miles’ declaration to her, and now that they were climbing to the appropriate cruising altitude, he sat there holding her against him gently. The words kept repeating in his head and every time they passed by, he seemed to acknowledge they were correct more and more. “I like you.. A lot Larisa…” He whispered slowly, letting the conclusion he had come to gently find her ears. And solidify in his. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 09:55 AM
Larisa I do trust you… "Miles I…" she wanted to say more, tell him that she only said that because even now he didn't trust she wasn't going to hurt him, that he felt somewhere within him that she would and she didn't want that, she didn't want him to think she was anything like her, he didn't want him to think she was capable of doing what she did, the way she lied to him, deceived him, toyed with his heart and tossed it away like it was nothing, she hated thinking he thought she could do that to her, and that's why she said what she did.. She remained quiet she didn't say much more as she listened to him, she felt the pressure in the plane as it started to pick up speed, she grasped him a little tighter, thankfully the conversation seemed to be keeping her pre occupied, seemed to be distracting her mind enough that she wasn't paying too much attention to the plane or what it was doing far to enthralled with what he was expressing to her.. When he mentioned her sass she couldn't help but smile. " My sass huh?.." she whispered playfully, she tried to bring light back to the conversation recognising that she had hurt him with what she had said about trust, that was clear in the tone he used with her then, she felt the place starting it's upwards climb pressing her head against his she closed her eyes once more wanting to simply take in the warmth and scent of him around her to help relax her more. I like you…a lot Larisa She smiled brighter then, one hand moving to go through his hair toying with it softly. " That's all I needed to know Miles, I'm sorry, when I said about trust I said entirely, I meant that perhaps you don't trust me enough to know I won't hurt you, that I'm not like her, and I know it will take you time Miles , and I'm willing to give you that time, for you to believe me…" she said softly her hand coming round from his neck to his cheek those fingers dancing over the flesh. " I'm not Melody Miles, I would never do to you what she did
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 10:28 AM
All at once, the man felt emotionally drained. Going through them all in rapid succession like that was something that Miles hadn’t felt in a long time. The joy and bliss turned confusion and even turning a little to anger before it came to a head. The way he had repeated his feelings to her just made it more apparent that those were what he should have said before. That he had wanted to say but was afraid to. They had been true and real but he had been scared to admit them. Only when he had been pushed, thinking that he didn’t trust her, that he thought that Larisa could be like Her, was when Miles had opened the gates. It couldn’t be further from the truth. Larisa was nothing like Melody was. Miles remained silent while he spoke again. Apologizing for something she had no reason to apologize for. She had done nothing wrong and in reality her pushing of him had helped in a way to get him to realize exactly what he felt. Or at least to acknowledge it. It was almost like he knew all along that he had wanted to tell Larisa that he liked her, that he liked her more than a friend or as an employee. She had something that he was drawn to like a magnet, that challenging and spitfire attitude, coupled with the tender sweetness she could show. ”I’m not Melody, Miles. I would never do to you what she did.” Even hearing her name made his blood boil and instinctively Miles held Larisa a little tighter for a moment just so he could purge her from his mind. He never wanted to see those shimmering blonde curls again. The way her body curved and swayed when she walked. The way her smile made little dimples rise on her cheeks. How her blue eyes glistened when she laughed. Everything about her was tainted and Miles wanted nothing to do with any of those memories anymore. Instead, he thought of the dark curls of the woman in his lap. The way she fit so perfectly against his chest and how her smile lit up the damn room. And how her eyes reminded him of the vast ocean. “I kn
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ow…” It was all he thought to say. His body leaned back and slouched a little on the back of the couch, his arms relaxing to fall around her waist instead. Glancing away from her, he checked in with one of the stewardesses who simply nodded in silence when he caught her eyes. Slowly, Miles unclicked the seatbelt and let it glide off Larisa’s lap gently. “You’re free to get up. If you want.” He said gently, a hand quietly caressing Larisa along her spine just above the small of her back. “I think I might lie down…you’re welcome to join me, if you’d like…” It had been an early morning and a busy day. On top of being emotionally drained, Miles was also physically tired too, and the idea of snuggling in with Larisa on the flight home was one he wouldn’t have minded at all. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 10:48 AM
She didn't miss the way he tightened his hands around her when she had mentioned Melody, it wasn't her intentions to give him bad thoughts or memories, to make him think of her she just needed him to know she wasn't her that she would never do what she did, she can only imagine how he must of felt, to be with a woman you loved so much to find her in the arms of another man No different to you with Connor really is it? Her mind suddenly berated to her harshly, her face fell a little at her own thoughts, she wasn't any better. I know Those words made her smile, she hoped he did know, and even if she didn't she intended to do all she could to make sure he would know, suddenly that belt was being taken of, she blinked a bit peering around to realise that they must of been at altitude now, she didn't even realise she barely paid it any attention, that thought made her chuckle a little, all that anxiety and it all took was this to near enough wash it all away, this man seemed to have a power over her and her emotions, even if he didn't intend to, he just made her as relaxed as she thought she had ever been on a flight before Your free to get up if you want She didn't want to, she didn't want to move from where she was, she was comfortable here she felt relaxed here, but if he wanted her to move she would, at the suggestion of laying down, she peered at his facial features he looked tired and she felt that guilt run over her that she had woken him up early, maybe she shouldn't of done, she wished she went back so she could just lay in bed with him a few more hours wrapped in his embrace, but she could at least do it here " I'll lay with you, I'm tired anyway, seems someone thought it was a good idea to get up at the crack of dawn to watch the sunrise…honestly, the ideas some people have " she teased playfully, she did shift of him allowing him to get as comfortable as he needed before she positioned herself as carefully as she could to lay with him, h
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er body wrapped so tightly against him she was almost laying on him but kept her weight as much as possible of him so she didn't completely squash him, her head nuzzled against his neck her arm wrapped around him sighing deeply, she didn't know if she would sleep but being right here with him as all she needed right now.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 11:44 AM
”I’ll lay with you, I’m tired anyway, seems someone thought it was a good idea to get up at the crack of dawn to watch the sunrise… honestly, the ideas some people have.” Miles couldn’t help the chuckle that escaped, the soft smile that pulled on his lips. Slowly, he shifted his body so that he could lounge lengthwise along the couch. He held her steady as he shifted back and pulled one leg onto the couch, leaving the other to bend and remain on the floor. “The audacity…” He whispered gently to her, unable to contain the soft laugh that came with it. “Though… I’m sure it was a beautiful sunrise, with an equally beautiful person to rival it.” with one arm wrapped around her to keep her close, Miles took the other and propped a pillow or two behind his head. For him it was a combination of the late night, and the early morning, in addition to worrying over meeting Alessandro and then about getting on the plane and spilling his emotions the way he had. All of it just took a toll on him, so he thought a lie down would be beneficial. “Despite the early wake up…” he said softly, letting her settle herself and adjusting her as necessary so that they both could be comfortable. When he realized she was keeping herself off, Miles just shifted his arm and nearly shoved her back on top of him. He wanted her there, enjoyed having her close like that. “It was a beautiful sunrise, and I’m glad I got to watch it with you.” Miles would keep her to his left on the couch, pinning her more against himself and the back of the couch instead of the edge where she could fall off. His left leg bent and leaned against the back of the couch and for a moment he just sighed in contentment. He hated the fact that he would be losing this soon. This closeness that he enjoyed. In two hours time they would have to go back to looking like a respectable boss who hadn’t crossed the HR boundary line of sleeping with his personal assistant. Whether Larisa actually fell asleep or not, Miles ended
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 12:21 PM
The audacity His next teasing words caused her to grin nuzzling down against him as they both got comfortable on the couch, this is what she liked best, just the two of them together, teasing one another, being playful just happy to be with one another, this is what she hoped for in the future, when ever that might be, even with their feelings out in the open she knew displaying them wouldn't be easy, especially with the way the paparazzi would be. "Oh It was, no doubt about it " she teased shifting her body to ensure both of them were comfortable she did indeed try to.keep her weight of him she just wanted to make sure he was comfortable he looked so tired and she wanted him to get some rest, she soon yelped however as he practically shoved her down against his body causing a small chuckle to leave her lips. " It was a beautiful sunrise, I'm glad we got to experience it together* she said quietly before they both fell silent. She didn't sleep, even though she was tired, she truly felt exhausted like she could sleep for hours, her body just couldn't will her to, perhaps it was being on the flight even if she wasn't as bad as she bad been before, she was still nervous and any small sound she heard had her shifting closer if that was even possible towards Miles, perhaps it was all the emotions the two had shared and still perhaps not knowing what will happen once they were home, or maybe it was the prospect of going home to Connor, how much he knew or how much he didn't know, and even what she would have to tell him. Her eyes did close a few times relishing in the feeling of his warmth against her, watching and feeling the way his chest rose and fell on that couch, feeling the gentle hum of his heartbeat against her fingers on his shirt, she hated the unknown , hated not knowing what she was going to be walking into it, if she knew then maybe she could prepare herself better, but she had no idea, she could only spectate and her mind was not kind to her. <@
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 01:03 PM
The flight was mostly uneventful. At least for Miles. The majority of it he spent quietly snoozed on that couch with Larisa doubling as a cuddling companion and a weighted blanket. When he did stir enough to wake, Miles blinked a few times just to get his bearings back. Once he recognized where he was laying on his back on the couch of his jet, he glanced down at the woman snuggled up next to him. A quiet smile rose on his face, his hand coming up to gently run through her hair and move a little of it behind her ear. “Sorry about that…” He said gently, realizing that Larisa was not in fact asleep like he had been. “You make a damn good blanket. Couldn’t help it.” It felt good to wake up with her in his arms. He wondered when he would get the chance to do that again. The thought made him immediately regret having it, a sadness falling on his face a bit. He had told her what she meant to him, and finally realized what that meant for him too, but it didn’t mean he would get what he wanted. He didn’t know what the future held in store for them, or how to navigate these waters. “Mr. King sir?” One of the stewardesses came over and quietly tapped Miles on the shoulder before bending and squatting down next to them. Miles just turned his head and waited for whatever information she was going to give to him. “We’ll be landing soon. You and your guest should fasten your seatbelt. Is there anything I can get for you before we start closing down?” “No. Thank you.” Miles said quietly, turning back to Larisa to see if she wanted anything. She was welcome to have whatever she liked, he didn’t mind. While waiting to see if would order anything at all, Miles tilted his head back and sighed gently. His brow creased a little, hearing a sound against metal that he hadn’t really noticed against the hum of the engines and the breathing of the woman on top of him. Now however, that he was waking up and was taking in the different sounds around him, Miles realized exactly what that
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sound was that pattered against the outside of the jet. Rain. His eyes drifted to Larisa, wondering if she had heard the sounds of it yet or not. If she had recognized it and knew that they hadn’t missed the rainstorm by leaving as early as they had. For fairness’ sake, it didn’t sound too heavy and not quite a storm and since they were landing soon it likely wouldn’t hit hard until they were driving away. Still, Miles knew how uncomfortable this information might make her, and the last thing he wanted was for Larisa to worry as they were getting ready to land. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 07:16 PM
Larisa barely registered that he had woken up not until he brought his hand down and swept some of the hair from her face she peeked up to him seeing he had woken up she smiled singly, his apology however made her shake her head. " Don't apologise Miles, you have no reason to, I'm just jealous that you managed to sleep, I could of sure used one but I couldn't " she said sheepishly her head still pressed against his chest her hand idly running along the fabric of the sheet before the stewardess came over. She peeked up from her spot on the couch shaking her head towards them. " I don't need anything thank you…" she said quietly, going back to the position she was in watching his chest rise and fall with each breath he took her hand rising snd falling along with it, she didn't know what they were going to do when they got home, how things were going to be, she just hoped she got to lay with him again like this, she enjoyed it so much She closed her eyes taking in his scent again knowing they would be landing soon meant she didn't have much opportunity to do it, then she heard it, the soft clinking echoing across the plane from different parts of it, her eyes gazed around as her ears followed the sound before she realised what it probably was rain she found her breathing hitch her hand in his shirt tightened her eyes squeezed shut and she pushed her face against his neck. " It's r-raining is it?" She asked slightly muffled from where she was laying her voice trembling as she tried hard not to think about it to try and push it away @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 07:34 PM
Miles watched her intently. He could see the way her face changed and how the smile on her lips slowly fell. It was like watching it all happen in slow motion. The joy and calm on her face slowly falling away to fear and panic. Miles wrapped his arms around her gently, shifting his head a little so she could bury herself as deeply against him as she wanted. “Yes.. it’s raining.” He couldn’t lie to her. Not even if he wanted to. “But I told you before… it’s just rain. That’s all. Everything is still smooth flying.” It was his attempt at reminding her that he had been truthful before, that there was a rainstorm that would be what they were flying into. What he hoped was that it would stay that way. For Miles, he knew that because they were elevated the rain would sound worse than it actually was on the ground. Perhaps that would help? He thought, wondering if that information would help or hinder her nerves. “I promised you Agnellino.. That you would be alright, it’s just rain.” He whispered gently to her, one hand coming up to stroke her hair softly while he took a moment to locate the straps of the seatbelt. His eyes landed on the stewardess who was just beginning to stand. Without a word and just a soft smile, she picked up on part of the seatbelt and set it on the edge of the couch next to Miles. The other part of the belt was likely under Larisa and Miles would need to fish that part out himself. Holding her tightly and taking a deep breath in, Miles flexed his abdomen to sit up with Larisa on his chest. It wasn’t that she was heavy, she wasn’t. It was more he wasn’t used to essentially doing a sit up with another person tucked on his chest. A quiet groan escaped his throat at the effort and while slow he did eventually get them upright. “You know what it reminds me of?” He said softly once he’d gotten into a better seated position. His hand left her back for just a moment to pull the strap out so he could lay it over their laps. “The rain reminds me of y
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our beautiful piano playing. Back at your grandfather’s this morning. The song you played reminded me of a stream… like dancing water. Can you picture it?” While he spoke he very carefully buckled them up, making sure the belt was comfortably snug over their lap and hoping his words were distraction enough for her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 09:11 PM
Yes its raining ". Even If she didn't want to, even if she didn't want to worry about the rain it was Hard not to, not when she could hear the sound of it bouncing against the metal, so far it was okay, there was no other sound of noise just the soft patter of the rain on the metal structure of the plane, she could cope with that, it wasn't to bad and wrapped in Miles arms nothing ever did see that bad anyway. "I know…I know what you said, with rain can come storms and I.. " she stopped herself though not wanting to worry herself anymore then she already was, his promise had her swallowing nodding a little right there on his chest, she knew that, and she was fine with rain any other time but in here she never knew what could happen, she bad been through horrible storms before the sheet thought making her close her eyes to try and push it away, if she thought about that now she would surely have a panic attack. She shifted just a little so could sit himself up making sure they were positioned okay and she was still against his lap, she didn't want to move and frankly she was even more elated he had these straps installed on the sofa, it truly was helping being this close to him, wrapped in his arms. *You know what this reminds me of? She peeked up to his face so she could look at him better wondering what it was that it reminded him of, and then he mentioned her piano solo, she felt a soft heat come to her cheeks at the thought of it, her hand coming to gently toy with the fabric of his shirt the smallest of smiles coming to her face. " Yeah, I can.." she said quietly the sound of the rain pattering on metal did indeed sound like a small stream, the soft flowing water . " I was nervous playing for you, I haven't played for ages I thought I was going to mess it up…your have to play for me sometime…" her hand continued the soft gentle stroke up and down his chest toying with the fabric of his shirt lightly. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 09:26 PM
”Yeah, I can..” Good girl.. Just keep thinking of something else… we’ll be on the ground soon. Miles thought to himself, listening intently to her as she confirmed how the music she had played sounded like the rain against the aircraft. He could feel her gently toy with the fabric of his black t-shirt and the v-neck collar that she snuggled herself into to hide from the storm. With his feet firmly planted on the floor, Miles felt the soft rolling as the plane made its descent in a slow and cautious manner. His crew were amazing, and he would likely be looking at a bonus for them after this trip. Miles made a mental note to check their salaries when he got a chance. “You were nervous to play for me?” He questioned a soft chuckle on his voice. “I would never have guessed. You played beautifully. Your grandfather looked to really enjoy it, and myself…well..” Miles paused for a moment, letting the words hang in the air on purpose. He wanted to take as much time answering her as possible without it feeling awkward or too deliberate. It was to keep her thinking of the piano. Keep her thinking of Italy and her grandfather and the weekend they had just left and all the fun they had had. Anything and anywhere but on a plane in the rain landing. “I thought you played beautifully… I was completely entranced by you.” He concluded, kissing the top of her head a little gently and letting his hand on her back slide up and down to provide her a little comfort. The sound of the wings and the wheels movement told Miles they were nearly down without having to see anything out of the closed windows. ”You have to play for me sometime.” “I will play for you anytime you want me to. Just say the word Agnellino and I will be your personal pianist.” Miles said softly to her, a little bit of a laugh in his voice. He was serious, he’d play for her if she really wanted him to. Anytime that she wanted him to. The picture of him playing something for her on his piano in his penthous
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e came to mind and Miles couldn’t help the quiet grin on his face at the image. “Though, I’m not an expert at it. I’ve never performed in front of an audience before… and I’ve seen the awards and trophies you won for your performances… So I just ask that you don’t judge my playing as too rudimentary.” A light tease in his voice with this, still making sure the comments were said slowly, holding her a little tighter as he felt the aircraft rock ever so slightly from the left and then to the right. I think they’re lining us up now… good… we should be on the ground here shortly Larisa… almost done… @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 09:38 PM
You were nervous to play for me? " Yes…" she said quietly her eyes closed now nestled in against him, her fingers still gracefully moving along the fabric she could trying to keep her self calm, the sound of the rain not so daunting now thinking about her piano piece it reminded her instead of that, the soft calming notes she enjoyed to play, with her eyes closed she could almost imagine it, the mention of her grandfather had her smiling. " He's biast, he would say he was amazing if I missed every key on that piano…" she teased with a small chuckle, she knew it was true he would say he loved it, it was the best performance he ever heard even if she had indeed messed up, that's the type of man he was, always encouraging her, never belittled her , he always had so much patience even through her piano practise when she never believed she would ever get the tune right, he sat there with gentle encouragement until she did. His comments had a small heat coming to her cheeks feeling the soft kiss to her head. " I'm glad you liked it, I enjoy playing used to be a hobby of mine, just haven't played for a while so I'm glad to see I wasn't rusty…" she teased, of course when he said he would be ber personal Pianist she chuckled again moving her head just so she could look at him a little better. " Your happy to be my personal Pianist but not chef huh?..." she teased lowering her head back down to rest against him as he spoke of his own piano skills . " I would never think that, I-..." she paused when she felt the plane shifting the gentle rock letting her know they were moving, her Hand tightened in his shirt instinctively swallowing to push those nerves away she felt intend on continuing what she was saying. " I'm sure your amazing, and I'd love to hear you sometime, maybe even with a glass of my grandfather's wine.." she teased though that thought alone brought her a lot of happiness, she hoped she could do that soon, these thoughts of future plans together she ho
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ped would keep her strong through what ever ordeal they were about to face when they got home, she still hadn't checked her phone, really there was no point what ever they were walking into she knew wasn't going to be good, reading how bad it was on her phone wouldn't make the slightest bit of difference. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 09:54 PM
“Well you’re my personal chef… I could eat your homemade lamb every damn day.” He teased her, a soft playful chuckle flowing from him. “So I think that’s a good pay off. I’ll play, and you can.. Cook…” The imagery was actually much more domestic than erotic to Miles in his head. The idea of Larisa cooking something that made the whole penthouse smell of something delectable and irresistible while Miles sat at the piano and played her song after song after song to listen to while she worked. It was a pleasant image, and the scenery changed multiple times. At one point it was a springtime meal. Another it was a late night date. The one that warmed his heart a bit was when holiday lights were strung up and the grand tree he’d get to decorate the penthouse during the winter was nestled in the background. With snow gently falling on the balcony outside and the fireplace gently warming the inside, it was something right out of a fantasy and Miles enjoyed the visual of it. “I think I’d like that…” His tone became more serious, letting the images of possible futures slip through his fingertips for a moment, letting them just be happy day dreams. “Having some of your grandfather’s wine, while playing some light music…We’ll make a date out of it.” The words were soft and gentle. But most of all they were sincere. He was being truthful before when he said that he didn’t want this to end. That he didn’t want to have to stop being this close to her. That he liked her, and everything about her. His mind was still wary that his heart was falling into the same trap it had gotten stuck in before, but Miles was hopeful. He had to be. She wasn’t Melody. She said she wouldn’t hurt him, and at every turn she reiterated those points. I have to trust her… I know I can. Without realizing it, as he had been quite distracted himself speaking with Larisa, Miles felt the plane give a gentle bounce as the wheels made contact with the tarmac in London. There was a bit of a squealing sound a
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s the brakes were applied and the aircraft lurched forward a little to slow itself down after landing. It was normal, nothing too difficult or out of the ordinary. Once he realized that they had landed, that the jet was slowing and would be making it’s way towards his private hanger, Miles beamed down at Larisa cheerfully. “You did it. We’ve landed. I’m so proud of you Larisa.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 10:15 PM
"You haven't even eaten my homemade lamb yet Miles, you might hate it.." she teased thinking back to the night when he was supposed to taste her cooking and instead tasted so much more than that, the thought had her grinning playfully even if her cheeks warmed incredibly much at the thoughts she had, his next comments had that smile turning softer, her own imagination going to her cooking for him there whilst he played on the piano, enjoying a meal together, laughing and joking drinking her grandfather's wine, enjoying each others company together much like they had this weekend, she hoped they would do that, she hoped it would be more often then not. I think I'd like that… " Me to…" she said quietly her own thoughts going of into a array of situations back at the villa for a proper vacation, her showing him the Italy she loved and grew up in, different holidays together where they could simply enjoy each others company without worry, she wished it was that simple now but she knew it wasn't and it pained her to think they couldn't just have that now, maybe one day, one day soon she hoped. " A date…" she teased, her face still nuzzled against his neck. " I'll hold you to that Mr King…" she teased her nose involuntarily pressing against his neck she could still feel the plane in the background but it wasn't as bad as she thought it might be, there was barely any movement at all, then suddenly she felt the sudden jolt which made her jump not registering straight away what it was before she realised they had indeed landed, she sat up in disbelief, they had landed? And she barely even knew it was happening around her, she caught Miles large beaming smile and was unable to stop the smile that she returned back to him. " Y-Yeah…I did…" she said clear astonishment in her own tone, she shook her head at her own disbelief, a small chuckle coming out of her mouth. " Well that settles it, I can no longer get on a plane without you…you've been promoted to my forever plan
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e companion " she teased, though there was a seriousness to that tone, she had never felt as relaxed and calm on a plane as she did with him, and god she was grateful for it. " Seems you just have the key to knowing how to get me to settle…Thank you Miles, you truly made this my first flight in a long time where I haven't been a nervous wreck the whole time.." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 10:38 PM
“A promotion huh?” He said grinning at her. “You make it sound like I’m your service dog or something.” Despite the soft smirk that played on his face thinking of himself wearing one of those vests that said ‘Service Dog at Work’ on it, Miles found the fact that she had been able to settle, and had been able to enjoy the flight there and the flight back because of him made his chest swell with pride. He liked being needed, being wanted by her. And to be fair, it had been a very comfortable flight for him too. The plane turned and continued to slow, bouncing just a little on the concrete as it went to park in front of the King hanger. The engines slowly whined and quieted and the cockpit opened finally when the jet stopped completely. Soon enough the crew were securing the stairs and opening the door for Miles and Larisa to depart. Once the stairs were lowered and the outside world could be heard it was clear the rain had officially started now that they were on the ground. “Damn..” Miles said aloud, grimacing a little. He had hoped they would get through that window before landing, but there was no real way to predict the weather 100% of the time. For the moment he sat there strapped in on the couch with Larisa on his lap, just gently rubbing her back like he was wanting to take as long as possible before he’d have to eventually get up. Miles just listened as the landing crew opened the underneath of the jet to get their bags out. Thomas must already be there with the Bentley to pick them both up. His captain or the co-pilot would have called ahead to let the boy know when they would be landing. Their time was finally and truly up, and Miles hated it. He hated the fact that he had to have her off of his lap. He couldn’t keep her in his arms. That she didn’t belong to him yet and their next stop would not be a pleasant one.
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“If I could, I’d stay here…” He whispered, protesting the idea of leaving out into the rain. The weekend had gone by so quickly and so much had happened in that short amount of time. It felt like a dream, a wonderfully beautiful dream and Miles was just realizing his alarm was waking him up. Forcing a reality on him that he didn’t want to accept. With a heavy sigh, he gently undid the seatbelt that held them to the couch. “C’mon… let’s get going…” There was clear sadness in his tone. He didn’t want this, but he knew it had to happen. It had to be done. Slowly Miles began to stand up, making sure that Larisa could find her feet in front of her first and stabilizing her if she needed it. He wouldn’t be able to carry her down those stairs, not in the rain. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to carry her, he’d do that all day if she’d let him. It was more that it was unsafe. If he were to slip and fall, he’d risk hurting her and that wasn’t something that he wanted to take a chance on.
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“Thank you for flying with us Ma’am.” The older captain said with a kindly smile as Miles led Larisa to the exit. “We hope you were comfortable and were able to enjoy the flight.” He was a kindly older fellow with salt and peppered hair that was trimmed short and a medium length beard on his round face. The co-pilot was much younger, more Miles’ age but he didn’t say anything. Merely nodding his head at the pair of them as they disembarked the jet. Miles nodded to them both with a miniscule smile on his face, before grabbing an umbrella from a closet on the side of the jet by the door. He opened the black parasol outside and lifted it up in order to shield them both from the rain that was softly falling around them. As he anticipated, the Bentley was waiting for them, Thomas standing at the back passenger door to let them in. Their bags just finished being loaded into the trunk. The walk to the car was the worst. It was slow and careful, like the pair of them were walking to their deaths and Miles hated feeling that noose tighten. He knew what he would have to do, and he wasn’t looking forward to it. “Where to Mr. King sir? Back to the Penthouse?” Thomas said cheerfully, opening up the door to allow Larisa and Miles to get inside and out of the rain. With a heavy sigh Miles shook his head. “No… we need to take Larisa home first…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Mar-23 11:19 PM
You make it sound like I'm your service dog or something She laughed brightly then, the first bright laugh she had probably had in a while as she shook her head. " That is not what I meant and you know it, stop being so dramatic…" she teased with a playful smile, finally settling right down now that the plane had landed and they were moving into the hanger, she felt the small bumps on the runway beneath her as it twisted and pulled into the hanger it needed to be in, of course with this action the realisation hit her that they were home, and a incredible sadness rolled over her, she didn't want to be home, being home meant she had to separate from him and she didn't think she was ready to do that yet. Her eyes watched as the crew started to open the door, the stairs being lowered down and the pounding of the rain could be heard loudly ringing through the confines of the plane, the gentle hum of the wind that had now picked up. " Seems you made a good call Miles, we got here just in time.. " she spoke, her voice quiet now, she wanted to nestle back down, beg him almost to shut the doors and turn back out again but she knew they couldn't, they had to face the things at home, they had to sort things out, if they ever stood a chance of anything more then this had to happen, she just hoped she was strong enough to do it. It I could I'd stay here She moved her attention back to him, her hand coming up to gently stroke along his jaw swallowing that lump she felt forming in her throat. "Me, to" she whispered back to him tenderly, she wanted desperately to stay right here shut that door and close that harsh world away from them both, a world of scrutiny and judgement, it scared her, worried her to wonder what that would do for them, he told her they had to go and she hesitated, her body not wanting to do as he instructed before Miles shifting made it impossible for her not to, her body rose her feet finding the planes floor a thought she found hilarious as
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it was the first time she had even put her feet down on the floor the entire flight. She peered up to the captain as he stood there, smiling warmly towards him a gentle nod she sent his way. " Thank you for a pleasant flight, it has to be one of the most comfortable ones I've been on in a while, so thank you, to you and your crew for assisting me, I appreciate it…" she said softly to them trying to show the warmth she felt for what they all did for her, yet it was hard when she felt anything but happy in that moment, stepping forward she gazed out to the rain as it hammered down against the floor, a reflection of how she felt inside right now that umbrella going up as she slowly and cautiously stepped down the stairs where she saw the gleaming Bentley each step felt like torture, each step had her chest aching more, had that sadness grow within her to a point she almost paused and told him to take her back, to go back on that plane forget everyone else….but she didn't, she knew she couldn't before they finally reached that Bentley.
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Where to Mr King? Back to the penthouse? No…we need to take Larisa home first Home…that wasn't how this felt, she wasn't going home, she was going to a place she didn't want to be, to a man she didn't want to go and see, a man who's mental state she had no idea right now, what was she even walking into? Did he know? Would he be drinking?...what ever the situation was, she knew she was done, done feeling like a nobody, done with being made to feel guilty…she felt strong now, with Miles presence next to her, she just hoped she kept that strength when she got back. Sipping into the limo she moved over allowing Miles to step in with her, the door closed softly behind them, the silence stretched out a bit the only sound was the rain hitting the roof of the car, her eyes looking up glancing towards his face as he sat there, looking just as sad as she was. " Miles…" she spoke quietly, she needed to know what she was walking into , even if the prospect scared her. " I Need to know, has news of the Gala reached here? Has it been made public?.." if Connor knew then he knew, she would feel guilty, she would feel awful that she allowed him to find out in such a way, she didn't regret what they did though and she hoped he knew that, she just needed to know what kind of situation she was going to be walking into, so she could prepare as much as she could, for the mess that was coming her way. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Mar-23 11:43 PM
The look on Thomas’s face was one of confusion. The lad clearly thought that Larisa would be accompanying Miles back to the penthouse. That’s where he had picked them both up after all, and as Miles saw the look it was clear that he expected that to be the case. Because Thomas had seen something to make him think that way. Miles just shook his head, stepping into the car and letting the door close after him. He sat there next to her and took in a deep breath, exhaling gently out into the car. Thomas was soon making his way to the driver’s seat where he was quick to ask for Larisa’s address. He’d never been there before, and he would have to look it up. Miles answered him, his voice quiet and solemn and after the information was relayed, Thomas took the hint and raised the black privacy window between the front of the car and the back of it. In silence, Miles pulled out his cell phone from his pocket. Larisa’s would be in her bag, conveniently left in the back of the car instead of in the trunk. It was clear that when Thomas had seen it, he assumed she would want it in the cab of the car instead of in the trunk. Miles looked at the bag and knew her phone was in there. Shut off and silent, and probably full of messages.
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”Miles…” Please don’t… Miles thought, turning his head to quietly look at her. He was waiting for the question. Waiting for the request that she would have. And he wasn’t disappointed when they slipped from her lips in a quiet desperation. She had a right to know what was going on. Even Miles really didn’t know what all had happened. He hadn’t checked his phone either, had not wanted to bother with it the entire time. ”I need to know, has the news of the Gala reached here? Has it been made public?” “I imagine so..” It was the most honest answer that he could give her without being able to confirm it himself. Reluctantly, he clicked his phone on and the screen was lit up with notifications. Some were from different apps that he had and quickly swiped them away with his thumb. Then there were the phone calls. Julia mostly, and Caprese. Then there were text messages too from the pair of them. He scanned the previews of the notifications, not opening a single one just to see what he was walking her into. What fire they would have to cross. One notification stuck out to him, an email that he’d gotten that made his face go white. He couldn’t see anything but the sender and the subject line in the notification preview box, but that was all he needed to see.
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From: Edward King Subject: Charity Gala Discussion Shit… Miles felt his stomach twist into knots. It was just cryptic enough of his father to give just enough details to illicit stress but not enough to know exactly what it was about. Deciding that he would look at the email later, possibly just call his father to find out what exactly he wanted to discuss, Miles continued looking through his other notifications. His heart sank when he found one that he had hoped he wouldn’t see. They hadn’t confirmed with him that they wouldn’t run the story last week. They were the only ones that he couldn’t get a hold of. Clicking on the notification brought the online version of The Sun up, and the article that had been written. Miles didn’t need to read the article to know it was about the Gala on Saturday. What was worse, was it wasn’t just a few pictures of Miles and Larisa dressed to the nines in their evening wear on the red carpet or even dancing and kissing on the dance floor. It also included a photo of the pair of them leaving Daphne’s. The photo taken outside of Daphne’s was when Miles was trying to shield Larisa from the paparazzi. He had his arm around her and his jacket held up to hid her as best he could. She had buried her face into his shirt and in the photo he was looking down at her with a tender expression on his face. It was a damn good photo, and even Miles could admit that he couldn’t blame them for wanting to use it. Especially with everything else that had accompanied it.
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“Y-yeah… it’s been made public… I’m so sorry Larisa… I tried… I really did…” Miles said softly, handing his phone to Larisa to read the article if she really cared to. He’d barely noticed that the car had begun to move and Thomas was just leaving the airport area now. The Bentley was a smooth ride, but it might as well be a hearse. Miles hated this, he didn’t want to deliver Larisa to Connor now. Not when this news had been made public before she had a chance to talk to him. Before she had a moment to break it off cleanly without the publicity to complicate things. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 12:04 AM
I imagine so.. She truly hadn't expected it not to, but there was a small part of her that had hoped maybe it hadn't, her face fell as she watched him going over his phone, her hands clenched together on her lap, the silence stretching out was killing her, her eyes scanned his face for any indication that there was a article, then she saw it, the moment his face fell, his colour almost drained and she knew instantly there was something there, her hands started to tremble right there on her lap she tried to keep her breathing light though it was hard now her heart was pounding hard within her chest, threatening to break free at any moment Y-Yeah…its been made public…im so sorry Larisa, I tried…I really did Her breath caught in her throat then, watching as he went to hand her the phone, she hesitated for only a moment before she finally reached for it, her hand shaking a little as she did before she brought it close to her, instantly she was hit with the photos, those photos that any other time she wouldn't of cared they were there , but today she knew what this meant everyone would know, and they hadn't even had a chance to talk to anyone properly about this, her eyes fell down to the article where she read what was written, swallowing down that nervous lump she felt in her throat to read what they had written. One sentence hit her the hardest. If the heartbreaker is set to ruin yet another home That's what they would think wouldn't they? That this was his fault? That he had ruined a happy home which was the furthest thing from being the truth on how her life had been, she slipped the phone down onto the seat beside him, she hasn't said anything yet, she didn't know what to say, things were a lot messier now then she ever imagined they would be, Connor would know she just knew it, what kind of state would he be in when she got home? She gazed down to her bag right there in front of her, she had to see, she had to see what damage had been done. An
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xiously she reached for her bag bringing it forward she unzipped it rummaging around she found her phone and brought it out, the instant she did she was met with a montage of messages and calls, and not just from Connor, missed calls from Friends, missed calls from her father…her breath picked up then to see the mess her phone was in, In the end she couldn't do it, she tossed that phone straight back into that bag, sitting back her hand came up her fingers fiddling with her lips nerves clearly rolling across her face, how the hell was she even going to attempt to deal with this? Where did she even begin? He was taking her home to Connor and she was terrified to walk in there and see him, her eyes were diverted looking out that window. " What are we going to do Miles?...I…I don't even know how to deal with this.." she spoke so quietly her words a trembling mess " He's going to be a mess and it's all my fault, all this is…I'm sorry, I'm sorry " she didn't know why she was apologising to him, maybe she felt she should, she could only imagine the hell he was now going to deal with to, and she was blaming herself for that, for all of this…the fall out was going to be bigger then perhaps they both realised, and she had no idea how she was going to deal with it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 12:26 AM
He said nothing. He didn’t even look in her direction. Miles was laser focused on a speck on the floor across the cabin of the car. His mind was a whir of noise. It was a wonder he even heard anything that Larisa said. His father knew. Julia knew. Caprese had had her suspicions confirmed. Connor Knew. That one was the more present threat. That one was the one that Miles had to focus on. ”What are we going to do Miles?” The trembling in her voice snapped him back. The fear and agony that she held in her words were something he didn’t want her to have to deal with. But at the same time he wasn’t sure exactly how he was going to navigate this. Slowly, he leaned forward with his elbows on his knees, his hands coming up to interlace his fingers together so his chin could rest on top of them. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, thinking deeply on what they were supposed to do. The Sun would get a nasty phone call from him in the morning if Julia had not already berated them for publishing that article. Likely she already had tried to do some damage control, if he knew anything about Julia. Alright Miles… First things first… he thought, organizing his thoughts as quickly and quietly as he could. He needed to be focused, needed to be meticulous on how he approached this. His father he would deal with later. Miles wasn’t about to give up his chair as CEO anytime soon, and if that is what Edward wanted to discuss then Miles wouldn’t have it. For him, he had done nothing wrong. Kissing a woman, and dancing with her and taking her out for a lunch shouldn’t be so damn hard to do. Shouldn’t be such a scandal. It was because it was Miles, because of Melody prior to that it was such a problem. His father had to see that, and if he didn’t then Miles would force him to.
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“First thing, is Connor…” Miles said quietly after quite a long moment of silence. He was the more present threat, the first hurdle that the pair of them had to get through. The state that the boy would be in was unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Miles knew that if it were him finding out that his lover had used him in this fashion, and this was how he found out that Miles wouldn’t have been happy about it at all. So he could only assume that Connor might be similar in that fashion. “Don’t worry about The Sun, I’ll handle that tomorrow.” Miles continued, though the article had already run for twenty four hours and if it was to be believed there were pictures and video online about it. “We might have to make a statement, but I’m hoping we won’t have to.” He continued, realizing that disputing the evidence that was so clearly there wouldn’t be doable in this situation. But if they could steer the narrative, then that gave Miles a ray of hope. “Julia and Caprese have been messaging too, I’ll talk to them.. As well as my father. You don’t have to worry about them.” Miles continued, not knowing what messages she might have. “If you have family or friends that are concerned for you, the best thing you can say is that it was consensual… on Both sides…” His gaze turned to her, making sure that she would know this was serious. Miles didn’t want to be accused of raping Larisa like he was with Melody. He hoped saying this would at least prompt her to agree. That she hadn’t been coerced into sleeping with him. That she hadn’t been manipulated or forced to do anything that she herself didn’t want to do.
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The Bentley continued down the road, turning down different side streets and then dropping down into Larisa’s neighborhood. As the car approached, Miles turned his head to look out at the house in question. The one where he’d visited it once to pick up Larisa on Thursday evening. The one that had that boy who could be volatile and hostile. A heat rose up from the pit in Miles’ stomach. All at once he felt a seething anger boil just under the surface at the idea that Connor might try something disrespectful. That he might try something horrible to guilt Larisa into staying with him. “Larisa.” His voice was firm in this, glaring at the door of the house, the rain thick and heavy on the window as the Bentley came to a stop out in front of the drive. “I’m coming with you. I’m not letting you go into that house by yourself.” There was no room for discussion on this. Miles hated the idea of even leaving her here. Everything inside him was screaming to have Thomas turn the car around and head to the penthouse. But this was Larisa’s home. This is where she had to be, at least… that’s what he thought. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 04:23 AM
Her eyes did move back from the window over to Miles as he leaned himself forward, she gazed at his features seeing his expression moulding to a more thoughtful one, he seemed to be calculating what needed to be done, how they were going to navigate through this now choppy waters they were facing, she needed him to be the strong one for her, because right now everything seemed so much for her, but she knew she had to try and relax to try and regulate herself more, they couldn't change what had happened, all they could do now was try and deal with it in the best way they could, together. First thing is Connor… If she was honest out of everything he was the one thing she was dreading dealing with, the one thing she was not looking forward to out of all of it, how was she even going to possibly deal with the fall out with him? She didn't want to hurt him, and yet she was sure single handedly she had already, she could only imagine how he bad been feeling all weekend, how he felt to read that article to see the photos, the videos which she was sure had been shared, he didn't deserve to find out like that, and she would have to deal with it. She finally nodded towards him, that was something that needed to be sorted instantly, she knew that, she listened as he reeled of all the things he was saying he would deal with and she felt her brows furrow, she didn't want him to think he had to deal with everything on his own, they were doing this together after all, she opened her mouth to say something before his next statement came out and damn near floored her. The best thing you can do is say it was consensual on both sides She gazed at him with wonder and perhaps a little hurt, almost not believing that he felt he even had to say that, she understood what had happened before, knew what Melody had done but did he truly think she wouldn't of said that anyway? " You think I would say something different Miles? That's never been a discussion you need to h
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ave with me, I can't even believe you felt you had to say that to me, that you might think for a second I would ever suggest anything we did wasn't consensual, I told you…I am not her " she couldn't help the hurt that went through her that he even felt he had to say that to her, that he felt she wouldn't already do that anyway, her eyes turned away from him then to gaze back out the window, the familiar street coming into view, the one she lived on and she felt her heart hammering in her chest knowing how close they were to being at her house. Larisa The stern way in which he said her name finally had her turning to look towards him, seeing the determined gaze almost penetrating her soul could have damn near taken her breath away.
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I'm coming with you, im not letting you go in there by yourself. She released a deep breath then, already feeling herself become just a little calmer now not she knew he was coming in there with her, though she wondered if it was such a good idea, she didn't know how Connor would react to seeing him, how he would behave, he was irrational at the best of times sometimes and she didn't want this to turn into a bigger mess than it already was, with someone getting into trouble, especially Miles, she stared at his face for ages it seemed as if trying to plan what she needed to do. " When we go in there, I don't know what he will be like, I don't know what mess he will be, how he will react to seeing you, I don't want this mess to turn any bigger than it needs to be, please, I don't want you getting in trouble.. '' she said quietly, moving her hand over to rest on his leg giving it a soft squeeze, she took another deep breath her mind still whirling with what she needed to do " I'm not staying here Miles, i can't, this isn't my home its Connors, and I can't imagine he's going to want me to stay there , I have no right to this house despite what I've put into it, I'm going to go in…Try and do what I can to sort this, get some stuff and go..I'll get the rest another time, I can…stay in a hotel or something until I've sorted something else for myself…that's my plan.." she said softly, she didn't want to suggest anything different then what she did, that she wanted to go to his, that she didn't want to spend the night with him, how could she? This wasn't Italy, this was London, a place where there every move was scrutinised, and she didn't want to put him in a position he might not be comfortable in. " Okay….let's get this over with…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 05:43 AM
“Larisa… I don’t think you would say something different.” He said quietly. It wasn’t that he thought she wouldn’t defend him. That wasn’t the reason he had said it. “Your family and your friends only know me as that. Other than your grandfather and you who know the truth. I just don’t want them to judge me before they even get the chance to know me. And with that jugement think that you’re in some kind of danger. Some kind of predicament just being around me. I don’t want them to convince you that they’re right about me. I know you’re not Her...but your family only know what She’s said about me… “ Miles explained. I wasn’t that he thought Larisa would believe any of it, that she would think he had done something horrible to her or had forced himself on her in a way that she didn’t approve of. It was the fact that her family and her friends didn’t know that. They would need to be convinced that everything wasn’t like what they may have read in the papers. That Miles wasn’t a rapist, that he would never do that. And the words of caution were meant as a reminder to her, that her family and friends might bring that up. Might bombard her with that information, and he didn’t want Larisa to be surprised by it. He wanted her to be prepared, and just knew what to say if she didn’t already.
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But then the car was pulling up to the house. He was speaking with her sternly, not needing to focus on her family or her friends, and what they thought of him. His focus turned to the one person it needed to be on and unfortunately that wasn’t Larisa. It was Connor. Miles needed to be ready for a fight, and if that’s what Connor wanted, that’s what he’d get. He himself was not looking for one, would avoid it if he could. Miles was a lover not a fighter, though he would defend himself and Larisa by any means necessary if he had to. He didn’t know how Connor would behave, or what he would say. All he knew was that he wasn’t going to allow her to go into that house by herself. I don’t like leaving her here.. It doesn’t feel right… He thought, the moment he had told her that Miles was going with her. ”When we go in there, I don’t know what he will be like, I don’t know what mess he will be, how he will react to seeing you…”
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“It doesn’t matter.” Miles stated firmly, listening to her concerns and shaking his head. It didn’t matter what state Connor would be in. Miles had every intention of having Connor’s focus be on him, not on Larisa. He didn’t care what kind of trouble he would get into, and his gaze turned for a moment to the hand that she had placed on his leg. His face softened only briefly looking at it. Miles couldn’t afford to let himself feel too much, he needed to be guarded. He needed to be ready for whatever Connor was going to throw at him, but for the moment as they sat in the car and waited for the inevitable storm that had nothing to do with the rain outside, Miles let his body take a settling breath. His hands unlaced their fingers and he placed one on top of her hand. It wasn’t to move it away, but just to acknowledge and provide some kind of comfort to her words. As far as Miles was concerned, he already had trouble. But this was worth fighting for, so he would endure the trouble. ”I’m not staying here Miles, I can’t, this isn’t my home it’s Connors, and I can’t imagine he’s going to want me to stay here…”
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That’s right, he hadn’t remembered that. This wasn’t Larisa’s house. The realization of that floated over his face and Miles blinked back the surprise of remembering that fact. Miles looking from Larisa and then to the door of the house in question. She had no claim to this house. She absolutely couldn’t stay here then. If this was Connor’s house and she had no right to it other than to live there under his good graces, then there was no reason for her to stay. “You’re not staying in a hotel.” Miles said firmly. That wasn’t up for debate. A hotel wasn’t secure or safe. He couldn’t guarantee that the paparazzi wouldn’t harass her if they found her hotel room and got past any kind of security that it had. The answer was staring him in the face, and he felt like an idiot that he hadn’t thought of it before. That it had never dawned on him prior to this moment. “You’re staying with me. That’s where your home is…” He said in a gentler tone. “If… you want to that is.” He wouldn’t force her, but at least for tonight he wouldn’t allow her to stay at some hotel somewhere. He had extra rooms if she didn’t want to stay in his bed or wanted privacy for herself. That was fine. But staying somewhere else was out of the question. His building had a wonderful security detail, and he knew that she could be safe there.
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At her statement to get this over with, Miles just nodded and opened his door. Thomas it seemed would be staying in the car, which is exactly where Miles wanted him. There was no need in getting the lad involved in this, he was safer in the car. Miles would hold the door open for Larisa to climb out when she was ready. For him, he would prefer that she remain in the car, but he knew if she needed things, that she would need to go in to fetch them. “Don’t worry about getting everything today.” Miles said gently to her when she would get out of the car, his arm closing the door behind her. “We’ll come back later if we need to with my security detail to get the bulk of your things. Just get what is essential today.” He meant any kind of keepsakes, any kind of special or irreplaceable items. Things that might already be destroyed or broken if Connor hadn’t been able to control himself until this point. As the pair made their way to the front door, Miles very purposefully kept himself right at her side. He wasn’t going anywhere. There was nothing this Connor could do or say to Miles that would make him move. He kept himself straight back with his shoulders square. His face was stern and determined. His jaw clenched and his hands balled themselves up in preparation for anything that might come his way. There was an intensity that Miles could put on when he really needed to, and right now? That’s what he needed. Connor was a rival, a thorn in his side and he wanted nothing more than to ensure that the Boy knew he wouldn’t be tolerating any kind of nonsense from him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 06:27 AM
You're not staying in a hotel Larisa The firmness of his words caught her a little off guard, he might not like the thought of her staying in a hotel, but where was she supposed to stay? Where could she even go? She didn't want to go back to her family's home she didn't want to have to face them not today anyway, she had taken everything he had said earlier, she would make sure everyone knew the truth, that he wasn't the man everyone believed he would, she would do everything in her power to do that, but right now her focus had to be on what she had to do when she got inside the house, but any other thought she might have was soon pulled right out of her head. You're staying with me, that is where your home is… The sentiment in his statement had her heart flutter hard in her chest, he thought that was her home, with him, he wanted her with him she had so much she wanted to say to him, but her mind just simply couldn't format the right words to even start to express how he made her feel then, she wanted that to, she wanted to go with him, back to his penthouse where she knew she would feel safe, where she felt loved and cared for, where she truly did feel her home was.. " Y-Yes…I want that…" she managed to say quietly back, before he was then opening the door , those nerves came back a hundred miles an hour, she was almost shaking in that car for what she was going to face when she walked through that doors, she didn't know what Connor had done, what he would do…would he even be okay? The thought of walking in there finding him in any bad condition was what worried her more, was what made her feel physically sick, her door was soon being opened and she peered up to Miles, she hesitated not wanting to step outside that car at all, she wanted to tell him to get back in to take her away from here, she didn't know if she could face it, but she had to sooner or later…and she wasn't alone, he was here with her, she would he okay as long as he was there. Pulling
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herself out of the car grasping her bag as she went into the rain that was still falling around them, gazing at her car and his in the driveway, before her eyes fell to that front door, she heard him say something but she barely registered it all, she was so focused on what she had to do finally turning to look at him she caught the tail end of it, nodding in his direction " Okay…" she said softly, those nerves clearly in her voice before she finally stepped towards that house, reaching the front door she rummaged for her keys bringing them up she hesitated a little the key so close to the lock before she took a deep breath peering up to Miles.
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" Stay with me…" she whispered to him, as if she thought he wouldn't, as if for a second she thought he might leave her on her own, when she got the confirmation she needed she finally pushed that key in the door and with a deep breath she unlocked it before attempting to step in, the door however was blocked with something, she hit a resistance pushing a little harder she finally managed to get that door open, and she soon came to realise what it was that stopped it, she released a shattered breath to see the destruction, photos were smashed against the floor glass loitering around the carpet, one of those pictures was what had caused the issue the frame getting caught up in the front door, she stepped in cautiously her shoes crunching over the broken glass. "My god…" she whispered into the quiet home, peering around at what she had created with him which was now in taters, pictures and ornaments were broken, the lounge area was in disarray to, her eyes sorrowed to see everything in such a mess, she knew he would be upset but she never thought he would do this, gazing up the stairs she wondered what else he might of done what other mess he might of created and it filled her with dread, the stench of booze was suddenly very apparent to her God he had been drinking again that was so very obvious, but she hadn't seen him yet, nervously she stepped In making sure Miles was there beside her before proceeding walking to that kitchen door which was pulled up, her fingers carefully came up to where the door was and pushed cautiously on it before the door opened and revealed exactly where Connor was, sitting right there at the kitchen table a bottle of nearly finished whiskey in his hand as well as the other empty bottles loitered around the kitchen floor, a news article laid out on the table she saw the headline and instantly felt her blood run cold…he had seen it…it was right there. " C-Connor…" she tried keeping her voice calm, perhaps not wanting to st
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artle him, she clearly saw him stiffen then at her voice he obviously hadn't heard them coming in, was clearly to wrapped up in what was going through his head, before his eyes rose up, the sadness and hurt clear to be displayed against his face before he saw Miles there and that soon changed, the sadness was soon replaced with anger, a seething anger that Larisa could feel from the other side of the room. "Coo-" "What the fuck is he doing here? What's he doing here!!" he practically screamed his words a little distorted with the booze he had clearly consumed pulling himself up from the table his balance a little of as he did, the glass still in his hand. "it isnt enough that i have to read all about your fucking escapades at WORK, now you bring him here! What are you doing Larisa! Not enough to embarrass me in front of everyone! You now bring him here to rub it in my face!" his breathing was laboured then the anger pouring out of him in waves causing Larisa to step back a little to distance herself from him a bit more, to get closer to Miles. " Connor, I never meant to do this…i never meant for you to find out like this.." she tried to stay calm tried to desperately calm him down. " Please, just calm down…please.." "Shut up Larisa!! You don't tell me what to do! You have no fucking right to even try to! Have you lost all respect for yourself! To be with HIM!" He cried glaring towards Miles now. "* To be with that fucking womaniser!..Get out! I WANT HIM OUT NOW!*" he cried that glass he had soon disregarded as he tossed it across the room, smashing against the wall causing Larisa to jump a little at the action, she didn't think she had ever seen him so angry, so unhinged like he was now and she would be lying if she said he wasn't frightening her a little, her hand pressed back against Miles as if trying to stop him from going after him, she could see this turning into a fight and she didn't want that. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 07:12 AM
”Stay with me” “There’s no where else I’d rather be.” That was all Mile had the capacity to say. He was soon watching her pry open her door and the stench of whiskey and assorted other alcohol assaulted his nose. The destruction was immense. It looked like hurricane Connor had tried to level the place. A sense of dread hung heavy on the house and Miles could feel the apprehension from Larisa as she struggled to get the door open properly. His hand came forward to help shove that door open though his eyes were looking around at the destruction when he walked in. The glass and pictures everywhere, the toppled over chairs or destroyed pillows. It was horrible, a downright mess and Miles tsked irritably at it. He didn’t know much about Connor, but seeing this kind of mess just confirmed to Miles that he had made the right decision. That Larisa couldn’t stay here. There was no way he could have let her come in here alone let alone stay. While Larisa was cautious looking around, Miles stepped in unapologetically. He walked like this was his house, that he owned the place and was looking at the damage done by a renter. His shoes crunched the glass under his feet and he paid no mind at all to any photos he might have stepped on in the process. He kept close to her, looking around until she came to the kitchen door, slowly opening it and revealing the man of the house himself.
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Pathetic.. Was the first thing that came to mind for Miles. Connor was wallowing in alcohol, reading over the same damn article that Miles had shown Larisa in the car on the way over. Because of course he was. Why wouldn’t he have? He remained silent as Larisa stepped into the doorway and while a tight fit for the pair of them Miles wasn’t about to be anywhere but at her side with this. The stench was horrendous, and the sorrow palpable but when the anger seethed up and took over that space Miles felt his own body stiffen in response to it. ”What the fuck is he doing here? What’s he doing here!!” The screaming words that Connor shouted at Larisa made his lip curl in disgust. He wanted to say something. He wanted to retort back to the angry drunk that was shouting at the woman he cared about regarding his own presence. The way his words were distorted told Miles that he was under the influence and honestly he was glad of it. Made this far easier to handle. “What do you think I’m doing here Boy?” Miles snapped, a cruel and angry tremor in his voice. There was no stopping that comment, it was direct and slick. Miles himself couldn’t even contain it, nor could he contain the way his eyebrow raised to question Connor and silently judge the man.
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His next statements Miles didn’t respond to. Mostly because Larisa seemed to want to try and calm Connor down. Which was truthfully the smarter option. It wasn’t lost on him how she had backed up and gotten closer to him in response to Connor’s shouts. He had heard it before. The words that Connor shouted at him were the same that Melody’s husband had screamed at the pair of them when Miles had stopped by unannounced. They were similar in their own vile way, and Miles had to keep himself present in this moment, in this event to be sure he wouldn’t fall down the rabbit hole of that day. No, Larisa was important. He needed to focus on her. And what was going on right now. ”Shut up Larisa!! You don’t tell me what to do! You have no fucking right to even try to!” The anger that had been simmering was beginning to boil inside of Miles, though he had no time to react or retort back to the man about it. Instead he immediately saw that glass picked up and thrown and his first instinct was to turn his back so that he could shield Larisa from any of the shards that shattered against the wall. He looked down at Larisa at his chest, his nostrils flared in pure fury not just for the violent act that Connor had decided to portray.
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“Go get your things Larisa.” He said calmly, though his voice was dark. It was dangerous and filled with a venom that Miles couldn’t control. It wasn’t directed at her, and the care he had in his eyes would confirm that. “I will keep him here so you’re safe. Don’t worry…” He continued, holding his hand up to stop Larisa from arguing with him on this. “I just want to talk to him.” This was true, though how long he planned on talking to Connor was a completely other story. Whether it was one or a thousand words was purely up to Connor and his behavior. As gently as he could, Miles tried to usher her back through the kitchen door so she could fetch whatever she wanted and bring it to the car. He just hoped she would heed his request here. The last thing he wanted was for Larisa to be hurt. Whether she actually removed herself or not, Miles stepped forward with purpose into the kitchen and turned his gaze to Connor. The look he had was purely murderous. He stood tall and confident, dominating in that room to counteract the insanity of the drunk on the other side of it.
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“You will NOT speak to her that way Boy.” Miles growled at him. There was a venom in his words, a heat that dared Connor to try it again. Try disrespecting Larisa in his presence again and see what happened. The glass on the floor gave a sickening crunch under his shoes as he took another step or two into the room. “First of all, I’m here to protect her from the pile of human refuse that is you. So whether you like it or not, I couldn’t give a shit about what you Want. I’ll leave when I’m good and damn ready to, and there is nothing you can say or do to change that.” His words were cold like the chill of winter at its worst. The glare he gave back to Connor could have rivaled the one that Connor had lobbed in his direction on Thursday. This one held a conviction to hit its target, a relentlessness to ensure Connor knew that Miles wouldn’t be letting him out of this room. Not without a fight. At this moment, Connor was on house arrest while Larisa would have the rest of the place to get whatever things were hers. Any movement Connor made was watched carefully, and Miles kept himself between him and Larisa at all times being that unwavering and unbreakable wall that Connor would have to go through if he wanted to get anywhere close to Larisa. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 08:10 AM
Larisa practically fell into Miles chest when that glass came shattering across the wall not far from where they were, she had seen him angry, had him shout at her before but not like this, the anger she could feel radiating from him from across the room was something she had never experienced from him before and it didn't sit right with him, especially when she felt the anger rolling of Miles from where he stood, this was a recipe for disaster…she didn't want to see Connor hurt anymore she knew she had done enough damage, but she also didn't want to see Miles get so worked up he did something stupid…if it made the press, it would be damaging for him, really damaging and she didn't want that. Go get your stuff Larisa. She peeked up to him even though she could sense the anger and frustration rolling of him in waves none of that was directed at her, yet it worried her, how could she leave these two alone like this? One could end up seriously hurt, and she could almost bet money on who that would be, and despite everything she didn't want that to happen, she had done enough damage to Connor, in a ideal world she wanted them to part in a amicable way, but that was very unlikely now. "Mi-" she tried to say his name before he held his hand up to silence her, she sighed deeply peeking over to Miles seeing his lips curled in frustration she frowned even more before back to Miles. " Please don't do anything stupid…." she whispered to him before she hurriedly left, the quicker she got her stuff the sooner they could leave and hopefully she could stop a fight she knew would happen if she didn't.
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Connor Jhonson BOT 24-Mar-23 08:11 AM
Connor was seething as he heard Miles telling her what to do, her…his fucking woman! Who did he think he was?? Who did he think he was to even do that, and in his house?!? His fists balled at his sides his teeth clenched as he watched the way she looked at him, that admiration and care in her eyes it was enough to make him feel sick, his eyes followed Larisa as she left a grunt of disapproval leaving his lips to watch her heading away and to the stairs before he turned back to Miles. You will NOT speak to her that damn way Boy The way he called him boy infuriated him even more, his eyes narrowing towards him reaching for that whiskey bottle. " It's my house Miles, don't like it you know where the damn door is don't you " he practically spat at him, he didn't show care or fear in front of Miles, because he wasn't, perhaps the alcohol was giving him the courage to he as brave as he was, Miles stood much taller then he did, he was broader and appeared stronger, not that Connor cared, he didn't show a ounce of fear , stepping to the cupboard he opened it up to grab another glass before Miles next words rolled out and he couldn't stop bark a laugh. " Protect her?? From me?? That's rich Miles, real rich, coming from the man who is nothing but a fucking rapist…" he sneered, pouring himself another glass of whiskey. " I wonder if she knows about that, about the kind of man you truly are…" he turned to look at him if he saw any more anger on his face he just played on it more. " What's wrong Miles? Don't like being told the truth? Let me tell you something….boy" he sneered, he was furious, angry he wanted to hurt the man as much as he was hurting. " You are nothing but a piece of shit Miles, a fucking womaniser who spends all his time sleeping with dirty filthy Whores! What right do you have to come here and take her away from me!!! She is not yours! Do you fucking hear me?? I suggest you walk away Miles, because I swear…on all that I am…your both fuck
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 09:04 AM
If Connor thought tossing that term at him would throw Miles off, he’d be sorely mistaken. He had grown used to the idea that the idiots of the world would only believe what they had been told in the papers. That no one who didn’t care about him already would listen to his side of the story for the truth of what actually happened or what Miles actually was. And quite honestly, Connor’s opinion of him was less than worth it to Miles. The man saw him as below him, a bug to be squashed and scraped off the bottom of his expensive designer dress shoes. “Guess you’re as stupid as you are ugly then…” Miles growled at him, rolling his eyes as the term rapist and womanizer were spat in his direction. “It’s a wonder how you got with Larisa at all. What’d you have to do, pay her father to even have a snowflake’s chance in hell?” If Connor could dish it, Miles could serve it right the fuck back. A smirk, cold and vicious rose on Miles’ face. He was getting another glass, either to use as a projectile like the last one or to get more to drink. Don’t you think you’ve had enough yet?
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”What’s wrong Miles? Don’t like being told the truth?” “You wouldn’t know what the truth was even if it was sucking your cock Kid...” Miles scoffed, shaking his head and crossing his arms in front of his chest. It made the man look a bit broader, recognizing that he was already larger than Connor physically and on all accounts he just had to keep him here. There was no way that Miles was letting Connor out of this room, not until Larisa was safely back in the Bentley outside with Thomas. ”Let me tell you something…boy “Ooh, big man are you? Think you’ll get to me by throwing my own term back at me? Nice try, Champ” Miles sneered at him, unable to help the satisfied way he glared at the man in front of him. Now Miles was just goating him. Egging him on, almost daring Connor to do something about it. Miles had little respect for the man before, but now it was absolutely non-existent.
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”You are nothing but a piece of shit Miles, a fucking womaniser who spends all his time sleeping with dirty filthy whores! What right do you have to come here and take her away from me!!! She is not yours! Do you fucking hear me??” “I’m pretty sure space could hear you.” Miles mocked him, sticking a finger in his ear to exacerbate the point for a moment before he replaced it where it was, casually crossed over his chest.”Truth of the matter is, she was never yours to begin with. She’s not property. She belongs to no one but herself. And you call ME the womanizer.” The hatred and loathing between the pair of them was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Miles turned himself so that he made sure to address Connor straight on. He wouldn’t allow the man to get by him and he certainly wasn’t going to turn his back on him. His hands gripped his arms tightly, doing everything he could to keep himself rooted there instead of lunging forward and punching Connor right in his drunk smug face. No… Self defense is one thing. I can’t start this fight. Miles reminded himself, knowing how much it would hurt Larisa if he dragged her through a potential assault charge with himself and Connor.
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“Larisa knows everything. I’ve been open and honest with her…” Miles continued, a wickedly cruel idea coming to mind that gleamed devilishly in those dark dangerous eyes of his. “We’ve had extensive discussions…On the counter…in the bathtub… in my bed…” He rattled off the locations where he and Larisa had had sex, giving pauses in between so that the peanut sized brain Connor had could contemplate exactly what he was meaning. “If you had any capacity of keeping Larisa, you wouldn’t be such a pathetic, disrespectful, weak, simpering little bitch. Tell me something, Connor...” The way Miles said the man’s name made it seem like it almost pained him to do so. As if Connor’s name was covered in dog shit and he had to unfortunately smell it. “When’s the last time you got Larisa flowers just because they reminded you of her? Or made her a meal because you wanted her to know she was loved? How about just acknowledging when she was leaving and paying attention to her wants and her needs? I’m sure you’ve done none of those things, nothing to show that amazing woman just how perfect she fucking is, so What Right do YOU have to stake Any kind of claim on Her?” Miles couldn’t help how his voice raised in anger at the man. Connor pissed him off. He was petulant, a child and Miles couldn’t understand what Larisa saw in the man in the first place. It wasn't like Miles cared what Connor's reasonings were; he was just trying to keep him in the room. Keep him talking. Give Larisa as much time as she needed. @Amari
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Connor Jhonson BOT 24-Mar-23 09:39 AM
The way the man mocked him, practically sneered at everything he said only made that anger pull more inside of him, god he hated him, loathed him for everything he was and more, she was not his! And like fuck was he going to stand here and let him stack a claim to her! His hand was practically shaking as he held that glass in his hand his breath laboured and he sneered harder towards him. " The only womaniser in this damn room is you so don't you stand there and dare to try and insult me with that! You wouldn't know how to keep down a fucking relationship if it bit you in your pathetic ass! I mean look at you! Looking down on everyone, you think you're so much better than us all, with your expensive cars and high flying business , maybe that's why she likes you so much, your fat wallet christ knows what else she sees in your pathetic sorry ass! " he sneered bringing that glass to his lips he took it down, almost losing balance as he did his foot stepping back to keep him up right. Larisa knows everything I've been open and honest with her " Yeah I'm sure you have…" he sneered, reaching for that bottle again as if he was going to pour himself another whisky before he continued to talk and it only had his anger pulsing harder. We've had extensive discussions..on the counter…in the bathtub…in my bed…. His hand practically shook then the anger pulsing of him in strong waves, who the fuck was this guy? Who the fuck did he think he was coming into.his house and talking to him like that. "Shut up! You fucking hear me?! Shut up or I swear to god ill make you fucking Shut up!!" he sneered the glass was slammed down his hands practically clenching at his sides , how dare he stand there and talk about their relationship like he had any clue what their relationship was like, he didn't have a fucking clue about nothing and yet what he said had truly got to him , that was obvious in the way his hands shook at his sides, perhaps because what he
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was saying was true, perhaps deep down he knew that. "OHlisten to Mr fucking perfect! You preach to me about how relationships should work, coming from the man who spends money on whores to sleep with him because he clearly can't keep a relationship! I have every damn right to stake a claim on her! She isn't yours! Shes mine How many more fucking times have I go-"
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 09:39 AM
" I'm not yours Connor …" Larisa voice came out then, from the corridor before she stepped up a little closer how long she was there for wasn't obvious , there was a suitcase behind her which frankly she had just tossed anything she could in there without even thinking about what, some clothes but mainly anything of importance to her, it seemed he hadn't touched the bedroom something she was at least happy with, it meant most of her stuff was for the most part in tack but she still had so much to get… " Not anymore…I didn't want to hurt you I didn't, this isn't what I wanted, but it's over, me and you are over…"
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Connor Jhonson BOT 24-Mar-23 09:40 AM
Connors face dropped then the anger he had receded a little as he looked at her shaking his head "Larisa please….please look I'm sorry, I'm sorry for what I did, I'm sorry for everything please…please let's just talk, talk about this…" his anger had soon turned to sadness as he tried to get around to get to where she was but Miles stood in the way blocking him from doing it. "Get out of the way! I just want to talk to her! Let me talk to her!" He almost pleaded with the man peering around to where she was. " Please, please Larisa I can't…I can't do this without you, I can't…please ill change, i swear I'll change " he said his voice almost trembling then.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 09:40 AM
Larisa sucked back her own emotions then to see him so desperately hurting his beg doing nothing to hurt her more, but she wouldn't be pulled in by him not again. " I'm sorry Connor….but It's too late, it's too late …" she said quietly her own emotions against her face as she stepped away from where they were grabbing her stuff, she has to get out of there she had to get away from him, she didn't know if Miles was following or not, but seeing the destruction her house was in, his emotional state it was all too much to bare, just to much as she pulled that front door open hearing his desperate shouts behind her .
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Connor Jhonson BOT 24-Mar-23 09:41 AM
" Larisa! **Larisa please! Stop!! " He was calling her trying to get around Miles but he couldn't the man was just to big to Broad to even attempt it, he watched her body vanishing around that door before she vanished out the door, his expression Soon changed again glaring up at the man who stood before him. " I swear….I swear your pay for this, and that's not an empty threat Miles, both of you will for doing this to me! " he sneered before he backed of, perhaps even he knew he wouldn't have a chance about the man in front of him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 10:22 AM
The way his face creased in a defiant sneer was something that Miles couldn’t help. His head lifted and he indeed looked down at the man like he was nothing. He was trash, a thorn, absolutely nothing to Miles. It had been so easy, poking and prodding at the man it was almost child’s play. He got a sick thrill watching his emotions play out on his face, seeing the wheels turning of exactly what Miles had meant by each location of ‘discussion’ he had had with Larisa. And I plan on having further ones anywhere else she wants… His shouts only made Miles chuckle darkly at him. Two words came out of his mouth in a low deadly growl, his dark brown eyes challenging, daring Connor to try it. Almost pleading with him to. Give him an excuse. Just one touch. That’s all Miles needed. One threat or the sign of one, and that would be enough. ”Make Me.” By the grace of god above for Connor’s sake, Larisa appeared and the tension in the room disappeared. Miles turned just enough to allow her into the room as close as she wanted to get. Miles noted the suitcase and frowned a little. Was that all? She didn’t want anything else from here? There was nothing else of sentimental value or personal for her here? What a piece of shit… Melody had a dumptruck worth of stuff that I had to get rid of when she and I were done… you gave her next to nothing Connor… Miles thought bitterly, feeling both disgusted and relieved. It was clear Connor might have cared for Larisa at one time but that was no longer the case from what Miles could see.
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And then he heard it. She was choosing him. Larisa was choosing Miles. Or at the very least, she was choosing to no longer be with Connor. Something that he had never experienced in a relationship, where he wasn’t the one being blindsided and dumped. She was keeping her promise to him, leaving Connor and Miles was witness to it. Larisa had done it right in front of him, and the anger and frustration and contempt lifted slightly from his face watching her. ”Larisa please…please look I’m sorry, I’m sorry for what I did…” The lifted emotions didn’t stay that way for long. As soon as Connor began to grovel and beg and plead, Miles turned his attention back to the pathetic excuse for a man and like a dedicated bouncer he kept Connor from getting anywhere near Larisa. Every word that Larisa said was painful, he knew that it would be, but Miles couldn’t help loving each word she said. It solidified in his head that she was telling the truth. That she did want him, did want to be with him. Miles would look over his shoulder at Larisa just long enough to ensure that she had left and was safely on her way to the car before his attention snapped right back to Connor.
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In his attempts to get to Larisa, Connor had done the one thing that Miles had needed him to do. The only thing that Miles wanted Connor to do. In his attempts to get around Miles, he had brushed against the broader man and it made Miles grin wickedly. It was barely a touch, barely any kind of movement at all, but it was enough for Miles. Knowing now that Larisa was out of the house, Miles rounded on Connor. ”I swear… I swear you’ll pay for this, and that’s not an empty threat Miles, both of you will for doing this to me!” Miles held back no more. There was barely a touch, but now there was a threat. As far as he was concerned and his team of lawyers would back him up on it, Connor was fair game to Miles now. Miles wasn’t a violent man. He wasn’t a fighter, he didn’t start them. That wasn’t to say that he didn’t know how to finish them. And the idea that Connor was not only threatening him but as well as Larisa was the last damn straw. As Connor took a step back to put some distance between himself and the broader man blocking him, Miles was having none of it. He took a step forward and his hand came out to grab Connor by the front of his shirt. There was no mercy in his arms or in the unyielding way that Miles pushed him backwards against the cabinets. It took all of two or three steps from Miles and the way he shoved Connor good and hard made the wood of the cabinets creak and groan at the power behind it. He wouldn’t let go, holding Connor firmly against the cabinets and lifting to use gravity against him. Connor needed to know once and for all that he wasn’t in control, that Miles wasn’t one to threaten and that now included Larisa.
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“Now you listen here.” He damn near snarled at Connor, inches from the man’s face having to lift him to bring him up to Miles’ level in order to force his attention. “I don’t give a flying fuck what you say about me. Your opinion on me means nothing. But if you ever dare try and threaten Larisa again…” To make his point, Miles took his free hand, balled it into a tight fist and swung hard towards Connor’s face. He wasn’t aiming for it though, and instead it shattered through the wood cabinet door next to Connor’s head. The wood splintered and cracked as Miles dragged his hand back out of it letting the damage soak in for Connor to understand. “I will fucking End You. That is a promise.” Miles held Connor there, just wanting to choke him a little longer to really solidify how serious he was, before with both hands he grabbed hold of the front of him and threw him towards the table and floor. He wanted to hurt the man. He wanted to cause him pain and suffering, and agony. His hand flexed, wanting to take Connor by the throat and choke him right out. Instead, Miles picked up the bottle of whiskey by the neck that Connor had been drinking and threw it with purpose against the wall, smashing it into pieces and letting the alcohol stain the counter, wall and floors. Huffing a little, Miles turned and walked from the room. He moved without another word towards the front door slamming it hard behind him. Shaking his head he moved towards the car opening and closing his hand and wincing a little. It was certainly bruised, and there were some cuts there but at least it wasn’t broken he realized. He glance around in the thick heavy rain, just to see where Larisa had gone or if she was waiting for him in the Bentley. @Amari
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Connor Jhonson BOT 24-Mar-23 10:48 AM
Connor had barely gotten a few feet away from the man before suddenly he was coming at him, he didn't have time to react, didn't have time to do anything before the man was grabbing him by his shirt and had him pushed back against those cabinets, the solid wooden cabinet slammed into his back causing him to groan, his hands instantly rising to try and get Miles hands away from his shirt. " Get off me! " he snarled though there was barely any anger in his voice now, despite how much he tried for there to be, he was clearly rattled now as Miles pinned him up against those units, his feet barely against the floor as he damn near dangled in front of him, his breathing was laboured and even if he tried to hide it there was clear fear behind his gaze as his hand desperately tried to grasp at his wrist anything to make him release him.. But if you dare to even try and threate Larisa again He barely had time to register what he was even saying before he saw his fist come flying up. He winced as if expecting it to connect to his face before he heard the crunch and snap of wood beside him some of it splintering around his face and onto the floor. " L-Look…just let me go….let me go…" he practically begged now, clearly Miles had managed to get him rattled, before suddenly he was being tossed across the room, he barely had time to get his hands out before his body connected with that wooden table which creaked snd almost snapped under his weight before he fell of onto the floor landing in the glass that was shattered from earlier, groaning at the impact, before he then heard the sound of glass shattering around him his arms coming to shield his head as glass rained down across the floor where he laid. Heavy footsteps were heard next, gazing up he watched him leaving, his eyes following every footstep he made before he finally left the house, he growled on the floor that anger returning as he punched the floor in frustration, who the fuck was he to make a example out
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of him? And who was she to get up and leave like she did? Miles might of got the better hand this time, but he won't next…he was sure about that.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 10:48 AM
Meanwhile outside the house Larisa had walked out the rain hammering down against her frame her hair already growing wet as she made her way to the waiting Bently. She watched the drivers side door open Thomas hurrying out opening a umbrella as he came hurrying over in a attempt to shield her a bit from the rain. "Here Mrs, let me assist Y-...Miss are you okay?" he asked his words were caring and tender then, clear concern edged against his features, Larisa looked towards him her face wet from the rain as well as her tears, to see the mess that place was in, to see what Connor had done, the anger and resentment in his features and voice, it hurt her…hurt her to know she had done that to him, she never wanted to, she never wanted to cause him distress, she peeked back to the house hoping to god Miles was following, she just wanted to get out of there, she wanted to go home. " I…I'm fine, please can you put my things in the boot…" her words were a trembled mess of emotions , Thomas quickly nodded assisting her to the car in a attempt to make sure no more rain got on her. " Of course Mrs anything you need " he said softly trying to give her a reassuring smile, his caring words did bring a small smile to her face even if her face was full of emotion. " Thank you Thomas…" she managed to get out before she slipped into the bentley hearing the door close swiftly behind her only then did she truly let her emotions out, her body shook as she cried her hands coming to cover her face, she was out of there, finally out of a relationship that she had wanted to be for months, but not without consequences, everything was a mess, Connor was a mess her house was a mess, she had barely gotten everything she wanted because she just wanted to get out of there, she knew she would have to come back and that worried her more…she really didn't want to have to see him again but she knew she would have to, she just wanted Miles now, she needed him to get in that car so they could get a
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way…that's all she wanted right now, was to leave. Thomas was just putting the bags in the boot when he saw the door opening gazing up he saw Mr King coming from the front door glancing down at his hand, he hurriedly finished what he was doing moving swiftly over to him with the umbrella. "She's in the car Sir…." He said as if knowing he was looking for bee, he peered down to his hand, frowning a little. "Sir are you okay?...*" he asked with concern, walking with him with the umbrella if that's where he headed, ensuring he was kept as dry as possible from the rain.
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 11:09 AM
Miles shook his hand, wincing a little as he made his way towards the car. It was Thomas he found first, giving a nod to him as he held that umbrella out. Larisa was who he was looking for, and just as he was about to ask, Thomas answered him. ”She’s in the car Sir…” “Good.. Thank you Thomas. Is she alright?” He didn’t even know why he asked that. Of course she wouldn’t be alright. None of this was alright. He would be surprised if Larisa wasn’t crying or worse in the backseat. Instead of answering his question, Thomas asked instead if he was alright. “I’m fine Thomas.. Just… had to make a point...” The way Miles said it left very little to be considered. He hoped he never had to see Connor again. Let the man drown in his sorrows. At least he was out of whiskey now thanks to Miles so perhaps he’d sober up and see the damage he caused. Slowly massaging his knuckles and hand, Miles made his way to the car glancing for a moment at the Jaguar in the drive. That would need to be brought home eventually and knowing that Miles knew that they would have to come back here for it. Damn.. “Thank you Thomas. Let’s go home.” Miles said quietly, and Thomas nodded and all but scampered back to the driver’s side door of the Bentley. Giving one last look at the house and shaking his head, Miles opened the back door and slid himself into the backseat with Larisa. He was fairly wet, the water dripping down his face and off of his hair a bit from being out in the elements before Thomas shielded him. It didn’t take long for the car to come to life and slowly begin to pull away. “Larisa…Are you alright?” Miles asked gently, folding his arm over his lap to try and keep the visual of his bruised hand out of her line of sight. He hadn’t punched Connor, even though he truly wanted to. Let him try something… they won’t be able to find the body. Miles thought angrily, though it was the last angry thought he had. He took a deep breath and exhaled audibly to try and calm himself
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down. He needed to settle so that he could make sure that she was alright. Or as alright as she could be. There was a gentle quiet in the backseat of the car from him, waiting a moment to let her cry before he would do anything. The last thing Miles wanted to do was to be appear to be demanding of her attention. Not after she just had to deal with Connor’s outburst and pleading. Slowly, after the car had pulled out of the area and was making it’s way towards the highway again, Miles gently put his injured hand on her back. It stung a little to move it, but he quietly rubbed up and down her spine just trying to soothe her. “I’m so sorry Larisa… Tell me, what you need and it’s yours.” He said gently. Did she need a hug? To embrace him? To not look at him at all? Anything she wanted, if it was within his power to do so, Miles would certainly do it. To the best of his ability in order to keep her comfortable and happy, but most of all so he could keep her secure. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 11:38 AM
Larisa had barely heard the door open, barely felt Miles weight get into the car before she felt the cold rush from the wind blow over her hands, she pulled those hands from her face gazing towards him, her eyes were red from her tears, her hair was wet and sticking to part of her face from the heavy rain outside that had hit her skin , she peered towards his face seeing the worry and concern then as she sucked in a deep breath. " I dunno, I dunno if I'm alright…" she said quietly, and it wasn't that she left Connor that didn't bother her, it was the mess she was leaving behind, the mess he was in, the anger he had, the sadness and pleading in his voice that had her so upset, she never wanted to hurt him like that, and not just that the anger in his voice had frightened her to . " He was so angry, so upset I…' she stopped then to suck in a deep breath trying to push those emotions away so she could at least speak properly right now the words just tumbled out of her mouth in a mess. " He was so angry, so angry and upset…i never meant to hurt him like that Miles, i really didn't he shouldn't of found out like that, and now he's drinking again and…" she stopped almost hiccuping with the intensity of it, her hand coming up to swipe away those tears from her face, she felt his hand go to her back, his neck soothing words rang out, she hadn't noticed his hand, or the wince as he moved it, his words came next hitting her ears, her eyes scanned his face seeing the comforting gaze he gave her and she knew exactly what she needed. She shifted in her seat wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling herself against him, burying her face against his neck so she could breath him in her arms tightening around his neck to hold him as close as she could. " Just hold me…please…." she whispered against his neck, there was nothing else she needed right then but to be in his arms, something she desperately needed, that comfort that care and most of all, the safety he gave he
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 11:53 AM
“He’s not drinking anymore tonight Larisa… I made sure of that.” Miles said quietly, though whether or not she would register exactly what he meant or if she would ask him to elaborate, it was up to her. Mile hated seeing her like this, hated seeing the hurt and the despair on her face. He was thankful to Thomas to get her in the car, just so she was safe and tucked away while Miles handled business in the house. It hurt hearing how much pain she was in, and before he knew it she had her arms wrapped around his neck. Whispering for him to hold her. “As if you need to ask..” Miles said gently, pulling his arms around her and pulling her damn near up onto his lap in the car. He wanted her close, wanted her in his arms. It was comforting having her there. The pair of them had been through quite enough for tonight, and while Miles would have loved to have had an intimate evening, as a surprise as it was considering he didn’t know when would be the next time he’d get to do this with her, it was clear that that was off the table. She needed peace and quiet. Tranquility and comfort. So he would give all of that and more to her. Whatever she needed of him. A quiet groan slipped form his throat and he peered at his hand a minute. The damn thing was turning purple around his knuckles and he was very sure that it wouldn’t be something he could ignore or hide away from her. Not for a while at least. “Did you get everything you needed?” He asked after a while, gently rocking her from side to side with the motion of the car as it made it’s way down the highway. “I know we’ll have to come back to get the Jaguar… or I can have a tow company get it for you…” He followed up with it, not sure if she ever wanted to go back to that house again. Not like he could blame her. If that was the last time that she had to see that house and the last time he had to see Connor it’d be too soon. Though even thinking that he couldn’t help how his brows furrowed at the thought. Instead Mile
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s decided to focus on the woman in his arms. The one who had proven she meant what she had said, and he couldn’t have appreciated her most for it. “You’re safe now… I won’t let anything happen to you. I promise you Agnellino…” he whispered gently to her, and even though the pair of them were thoroughly soaked with the rain Miles didn’t mind. The car was warm and dry, and he had her in his arms to comfort and take care of. As far as he was concerned, all was right with the world. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 12:22 PM
He's not drinking anymore i made sure of it She heard what he said, and even though she did wonder what he meant she didn't want to ask him to elaborate, frankly she didn't want to know, she didn't want to think about Connor or even talk about him right now she just wanted to be in his arms and Try and settle herself which thankfully she was starting to, those tears were already slowly and turning into quiet sniffs in his arms. She heard his groan but she paid it no mind straight away, the groan could of been for a number of things and him getting hurt wasn't in the full front of her mind. Did you get everything you needed? She sighed in his arms her hands coming to toy with the wet hair on the back of his head. " I don't even know what I got, I just grabbed a case threw clothes in there and some sentimental things my grandfather had given me but I…I dunno, i didn't want to spend that long up there, I was worried about leaving you two together l, I'll probably need to go back, even if I don't want…" she said quietly " I can call Tom, its his good friend..I dunno If he will even be inclined to help but I can try, see if he can get him out of the house so I can go back to get everything else, I don't want to do it with him there if I can help it…" if she never had to see Connor again she would be happy she smiled against his neck at his comforting words pulling back so she could look at him better " Thank you Miles, for helping me with that, you didn't have to, but I appreciate it all the same " she said watching his arms come away from her back only then did she see the wince in his face his eyes that seemed to divert down his arm, she peered around then to where his hand was, she gasped audibly seeing the purple bruising the cuts and the swelling that had come up against his knuckles, she grabbed his wrist bringing it round so she could look at better. " Miles what have you done to your hand? " she said her tone showing concern and worry, she peered ar
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ound to that bar quickly repositioning her self grabbing a napkin she could see she got some ice popping it in the napkin before folding it round she swiftly came back, clearly her attention was pulled to him her worry for him over taking anything else going on in her mind, she placed his hand on her lap one hand cradling it the other pressing the ice to the top. " Please don't tell me you hit him…you didn't fight did you? I don't want him to have reason to go to the press Miles, that's the last thing you need right now " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 01:02 PM
”I can call Tom, it’s his good friend… I dunno if he will even be inclined to help but…” “That’s fine then. And if he’s not, then Thomas and I will come get your car or anything else you need.” Miles said gently to her, just quietly rocking her back and forth. He had no problem handing the keys to Thomas to drive the Bentley home and then Miles would take her Jaguar. If Larisa didn’t want to be there and didn’t want to see Connor again, that was fine with him. She didn’t have to go. ”Thank you Miles, for helping me with that, you didn’t have to, but I appreciate it all the same.” “Larisa, it was my pleasure. I didn’t do much there, but I’m glad you found it helpful.” Miles continued, trying his best to hide the emotion on his face though he was very poor at it. She was soon peering down at exactly what had made him grimace in pain and Miles sucked in an apprehensive breath at her audible gasp. “What, you don’t like it?” He teased her a little. “I thought maybe you liked purple..” Miles couldn’t help chuckling a little though as soon as she put the ice on his knuckles he groaned against the cold and the stinging pain that went through his hand. Alright… I deserved that.. He thought, watching her tend to his bruised and scraped up hand. At least taking care of him was helping her to focus on something else. “No, I didn’t hit him. Was damn close though.” Miles said irritably, glaring at the bruising that played along his knuckles. “I punched the kitchen cabinet, next to his face…” He admitted, not wanting to lie or keep the truth from her. He didn’t care if there would be press involved with what he’d done. As far as Miles was concerned the house was already a massive sty; who’s to say that Connor hadn’t done that himself? “He won’t threaten you like that again…” Miles said coolly, looking up to her face with a glint of seriousness there. “After you left, he threatened to ‘make us pay for what we did to him’. I just made sure he understood that I won’t
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tolerate him threatening you ever again.” It was a simple enough explanation that Miles gave. He didn’t have to go into detail of how he held Connor up by the collar of his shirt against the cabinets, had gotten in his face and then thrown him to the ground like the worthless pissant he was. Of course, reliving it in his head brought a slight crease to his face, but mostly because he had made his point abundantly clear. Larisa wasn’t his anymore and threatening her was threatening Miles. And Miles didn’t take kindly to threats. “I told you that I wouldn’t hurt him, and I didn’t.” Miles continued, trying to reassure her. He had tried to keep his word to her that he wouldn’t hurt Connor. Whether he got hurt on his way down to the floor or against that table he collided with, Miles didn’t care. But Miles himself hadn’t thrown a punch into him or beaten the man up. The real victim was that bottle of whiskey that he destroyed to force Connor to start to sober up. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 01:39 PM
What you don't like it?....I thought maybe you liked purple She narrowed her eyes at his teasing words then trying to keep his hand comfortable on her own as she held that ice against his knuckles trying to bring the swelling down. " purple does Happen to be my favourite colour but that's besides the point, that doesn't mean I enjoy seeing it on your bruised hand…" she berated a little moving the ice across his hand moving it to another part of his hand, her brows furrowed together to see how bad it was even the small cuts against it, she didn't want him to hurt himself for her. No I didn't hit him…was damn close though She breathed a sigh of relief to know he hadn't at least hit him , that was something the last thing she wanted was that to come raring up to bite him in the ass, he was already having so much bad press from every avenue, a assault charge wasn't something she thought he needed as well. I punched the kitchen Cabinet, next to his face Her eyes shot up to his face then, her brows furrowing together as she looked at him with clear frustration but more worry her brow raised suspiciously to look at him. " Oh well that's alright then…" she said mockingly moving the ice again to a different section of his hand ensuring she got it on each section that needed it. He won't threaten you like that again Confusion rocked against her face then scanning his face . " Threaten me? He..he didn't? " she said because she didn't remember hearing him say anything like that, did she miss something? His next words had her eyes widening a little. " H-He..he did?..." she said clear astonishment in her gaze. " He wouldn't have meant it Miles..it would have been the drink, he's not violent, he's…he's not…" at least he never had been before, not to her anyway, she took that ice of to inspect his hand before placing it on one more if he groaned about it or say anything she would smile playfully. " Stop being a baby it's not that bad " she teased. *I tol
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d you I wouldn't hurt him, and I didn't…* She sighed then watching his features carefully, a smile coming against her face. " You did say that…" she said quietly moving the ice away from his hand completely now the water dripping from the napkin she moved it to rest it away so water wouldn't drip everywhere. " Does it feel better?..." she asked inspecting his hand a little noticing it wasn't so swollen now before she gazed up to his face once more, to hear how he defended her, did all this for her, her her smile softening, she leaned in careful of his hand to press her lips against it, groaning just a little into his mouth , she held it for a moment before pulling back those lips still inches away from him. "Thank you, for defending me like that..it means a lot to me" she whispered lovingly towards him pressing her lips one more time to his to solidify her words. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 02:17 PM
”He wouldn’t have meant it Miles…it would have been the drink, he’s not violent, he’s…he’s not…” “Bullshit.” Miles huffed at her. If he’d seen it once he’d seen it a thousand times on the call girls looking to get away from their pimps or their abusive boyfriends. They always said that they weren’t violent, that it was the drugs or the alcohol that made them that way. That they would never hurt them. And god how many times had Miles welcomed them to his home and treated their black eyes or their scraped up arms. “He meant that threat Larisa… and I won’t tolerate him thinking he can get away with it. Sober or not.” Miles continued, sucking in air when she put that ice back on his hand. It wasn’t necessarily the pain that made him react, it was a little of the cold that stung his skin. He was sure he was fine and that given a couple days the bruising would disappear and any residual swelling would be gone. ”Stop being a baby it’s not That bad” “Yes Ma’am..” He said back to her, smiling a little at the little nurse tending to him. Once he was done with everything he could think of that was relevant for her to know regarding what had happened with Connor, he just sat quietly with his hand in hers. He never pulled away or jerked and merely let her take care of the injured area. Whens he was finally finished and seemed to be satisfied that the swelling had indeed gone down quite a bit, Miles just nodded to her.
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“Feels like a million bucks. Thank you.” He said, pulling his hand away and flexing his fingers a little. There was still some residual pain there but it was far better and more numb now than it was before. Miles let his attention go back to Larisa, in time for her to connect against his lips softly. It was brief and had taken him a little by surprise so when she pulled away he followed forward after her. Chasing that kiss to return to him. He honestly thought she’d be cross with his behavior. Angry with him for losing his temper and destroying a cabinet in the process. Instead, what he heard was that she was thanking him. For defending her. ”Always.” Miles whispered back to her, taking his good hand and cupping her face when her lips returned to him. He felt home, complete like this. For the first time in a long time he felt right. Even though there was turmoil, she had had to break up with her boyfriend, there would be hell to look into on his end too with work and his father. For the moment though Miles couldn’t think of anywhere else he’d rather be than kissing her in the backseat of his Bentley. Carefully he pulled her in with his other hand, just wanting to be as close as he could get. The plane hadn’t been the last time, and now the realization that it wouldn’t be the last time here in his car was dawning on him too. She was going to stay at the penthouse. It wouldn’t be so lonely there anymore. Larisa would be there.
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With one arm, Miles let his head fall to her shoulder just so he could hug her deeply. The idea of not being alone anymore in that big house with it’s open floor plan and cold organized decor was a relief he didn’t realize he needed. Didn’t know that he had wanted so badly. Every day he would come home and the sound of just him would echo horribly in the house. The piano helped, but it was still just Miles. He had a few friends, but they always left and at the end of the day so did the call girls too. That was all going to change, he would have someone there, someone to talk to. To laugh with. To hold and keep comforted. It filled him with a joy he couldn’t describe, how in just one simple conversation and a split second decision, Miles had effectively ended his solitude. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 02:33 PM
Always That one word solidified so much for her, to here him say he would always defend her, always be here for her, always help and support her, something she had needed, something she had craved for so long she didn't even realise how much, yet being here in his embrace with the warm of his hand against her cheek and his lips against her own sent thrills and happiness through her that words would never truly relay , her lips moved over his trying to relay all the feelings and emotions she felt for him, wanting to show him just how much she cared for him. There lips departed but thankfully he didn't his head lulled against her shoulder her arms moving to pull around him to hold him close, she could smell the dampness on him from the rain yet it did nothing to deter her from bringing him in close. " You know your wrong you know, with what you said to me once.." she spoke quietly in his ear, her lips pressed against his head softly one hand moving up to trail through his hair closing her eyes so she could breath in that beautiful scent of his hair, knowing she had him again, hoping she would have him now, she knew there would be more hurdles coming there way but they already handled one, she knew together they could handle the others. " You told me you're as bad as they come…you lied to me Mr King " she said playfully into his ear . " You don't have a bad bone in your body, not one…and I'm going to make sure everyone sees that, everyone should see the beauty of who you are Miles, everyone " she spoke that with more determination than the other words. " Together we will show people , Just how wrong they were about you " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 03:02 PM
Miles was just enjoying the embrace, never wanting it to end. He didn’t care that he smelled of the rain outside and was still damp from the downpour. Nor did he care that every so often her hair would drip down his nose. This was perfect, just the way it was. And while he knew there would be more to come in the following days and weeks and possibly months depending on how long this all would last, Miles knew that he could weather the storm. He could endure. As long as she was here. ”You told me you’re as bad as they come… you lied to me Mr. King.” His brows furrowed a little. He hadn’t lied to her. When did he lie to her? Immediately Miles started thinking of everything he’d ever told her, everything they’d ever said, trying to pinpoint exactly where or when he might have lied. However she was quick to answer him, and a relieved chuckle purred on his lips against her shoulder.
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“I didn’t lie to you.” He whispered darkly, pulling away from her shoulder a bit just so he could look her in the face. “I am as bad as they come…Bad in bed, where I make my woman beg for their release before I give it to them…” His words were dark and lewd, though he was teasing her in a way with them. He was glad that she didn’t see him as the monster that the papers did. The rapist and the womanizer that so many, including Connor, thought of him as. His head moved back to her shoulder, not as subdued as he was before, but instead letting his lips press and drag against her throat and skin. He didn’t care that she was damp with the rain, he planned to kiss each droplet away it seemed, lining softness everywhere his lips could find her before humming gently against her collarbone. His breath billowed out from his mouth in hot steady waves, his lips curling on her skin in an unmistakable smile against her. He didn’t know when they’d arrive at the penthouse but he was half tempted to tell Thomas to just take a drive. A Long one. “I never said that being bad... wasn’t also a good thing…” Her words touched him though, even though he was being a bit of a horndog with his answer back to her. Simply he lifted away from her after a moment, running his palm against her cheek and letting her wet hair slide over his fingers. There was admiration and affection in his face, a kind of warm appreciation as he looked at her that he couldn’t help. She wanted to help him with his reputation, the one he’d dragged through the mud in his grief over losing his mother and his lady love at the time. She was incredible, and Miles couldn’t help but admire the woman who sat next to him in the car.
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“I have every faith in your abilities Larisa… I’ll put my trust in you then. If anyone can convince the world that the Big Bad Wolf isn’t so big and isn’t so bad… it’s you, my Little Lamb.” Before long the Bentley was making it's final turn into the parking garage of the complex. Thomas did a fabulous job keeping the ride smooth and parking the car in a way that they could get out at their leisure. Miles had never been so excited to be home. He hoped that eventually Larisa would see the penthouse as that too. Perhaps not today or tomorrow, or perhaps it would take much longer than that, but the idea of Larisa finding this to be her home too filled him with a hope he hadn't had before. It was good to be home. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 03:26 PM
I didn't lie to you.. She huffed playfully shaking her head at that statement feeling him pull away her fingers moved from those dark damp locks to his neck feeling how cold and damp the flesh felt, they needed a shower…or a bath, they were both soaked to their very cores but she found right now she was comfortable, comfortable because she had those mischievous chocolate eyes staring at her. I am as bad as they come, bad in bed She almost berated him then that he would even suggest for a single moment that he wasn't good In bed, that he even believed that crock of shit, she was ready to berate him, to tell him to shut that ridiculous mouth right up before he continued and it silenced those thoughts a small smile coming against her features a small heat radiated through her cheeks before his head was dipping down but not to lay against her shoulder like last time, this time he started to pepper soft kisses along her throat the axt causing her hand to roll back up into his hair as of to tug him closer, to keep him right where he was so she could enjoy his lips on her. It felt like weed, months even since he did this was in actual fact it wasn't that long at all, her eyes closed so she could soloy focus on the way his mouth felt against the cold damp flesh of her neck and collarbone I never said being bad wasn't a good thing she chuckled almost breathlessly from his actions, such a simpler interaction simple kisses and yet it had her body yearning for me much like it always did "Well I guess I can't argue with you there" she whispered before his lips were moving away and her hand fell right down again to his collarbone where her fingers traced the small droplets of water still against his skin . "I'll certainly do my best il mio lupo" she whispered to him and she knew she would, she was determined to do all she could to prove to everyone out there what a remarkable man he was, all the good he did for everyone, how caring he was, how he was nothi
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ng like the papers portrayed him as, she wanted people to see him for who she saw him as, and she would do everything in her powers to make.that happen starting with the ones she cared about most, she felt the bentley coming to a stop feeling the limo stop signalling they had indeed arrived where they needed to be, she smiled over to him reaching to clasp his good hand. " Let's go in, because I've got to be honest, you truly do smell like a wet wolf…" she teased with a small chuckle, whatever came their way tomorrow they would deal with it, tonight she wanted to simply enjoy being with him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 08:32 PM
Miles looked down as she grabbed his hand. He was thankful that she didn’t decide to grab the one that wasn’t at 100% right now, but the other. His fingers lightly curled around her hand and he smiled at her for a moment before turning to open the door and get out of the Bentley once it was stopped. ”Let’s go in, because I’ve got to be honest, you truly do smell like a wet wolf…” “Wha?” Miles looked back at her in the car as she made her own way out with an incredulous look on his face. He stunk? Immediately, the man pulled his t-shirt away from his chest and leaned his head down to take a whiff of himself. While he didn’t think he smelled like a wet dog, he had to admit he had a bit of a ripeness to him. “For Christ’s sake Larisa…” He groaned, chuckling a little as Thomas got their bags and followed the pair of them to the elevator. “I wish you’d have said something sooner. I blame Connor… Mostly because I can.” He commented as they stepped into the elevator. Thomas couldn’t help the small chuckles that he had as they made their way up. He had all their bags and the garment bags draped over his arms and in his hands. The kid worked too damn hard and it was probably why Miles was so fond of him.
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As he stepped to his door and unlocked it for them to enter, Miles grinned playfully at Larisa before walking in. He wasn’t really paying attention to where he was going not that there was a lot of clutter in his penthouse to trip or knock over in the foyer. “Since I smell so badly to you, don’t feel obligated to join me tonight. I don’t know how you put up with it for as long as you did in the car…” Miles was saying playfully, moving his good hand down to pull at the hem of his shirt. In front of Thomas and Larisa alike, Miles pulled the wet sticking black t-shirt off of his body. His chest shone with a slight dampness but for the most part he was just lightly wet under that soaked shirt. Thomas set the bags down at the bottom of the stairs, before he gave a quiet nod to Miles and then to Larisa in turn.
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“Have a good evening Sir, Miss.” He said genuinely, before Thomas made his way back out and down the elevator. Once the door had closed, Miles let a grin spread across his face that would rival the cheshire cat’s. He turned to Larisa and chuckled darkly at her. “Actually… You don’t smell like a bouquet of roses either, Agnellino.” He teased her, dipping down and attempting to scoop her up so she’d hang over his shoulder. If she allowed it, and wasn’t fast enough to move out of the way, she’d end up stomach side down over his shoulder, his less than good hand holding her legs to stabilize her while his other pat her ass. If not then Miles would just pursue her, hoping to chase her in play upstairs to join him for a shower in the master suite. “So you’ll just have to come with me.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 09:01 PM
Larisa was unable to control the small chuckle she gave as she finally stepped out of the limo, the way he looked at.her with such a surprised expression truly had her tickled, peeping into the car she even watched as he pulled that shirt closer to his nose to smell it, I mean truthfully she didn't think he smelt that bad but it was sure fun to watch him as he took a good sniff of his shirt to truly see if that was the case For christ sake Larisa She snorted at his reply pushing her hand against her mouth as if to stop herself from truly laughing at the man, she cleared her throat in an attempt to stop laughing from rolling out. " Did you need me for Something Mr King?..." she teased trying her best to keep the smile of her face though it continuously dragged up her lips making it truly impossible to hide from him, I mean with the rain and the damp clothes there will always be a slight damn musky scent to you, so she really didn't know why he was getting himself so worked up over it, people smelt sometimes, it wasn't the end of the world.. I wish you'd have said something sooner, I blame Connor mostly because I can They stepped into the elevator. She leaned against the metal pole, her hair still slick and stuck to her, the shirt she was wearing clung to her body, a little rolling her eyes at his comment. " You can't blame Connor Miles for your own personal hygiene." She teased with a playful grin , it didn't take long before they made it into his penthouse him still continuing to go on about it and his next words only made her laugh more " Oh don't worry, there's plenty of spare bedrooms I'm sure I can go stay in " she teased with a grin, peeking over to Thomas she noticed all her stuff there he had managed to bring it all in, her eyes moving from the luggage back to Miles just in time to watch him peel that shirt of his chest, her mouth practically watering at the sight of him, Thomas words distracted her momentarially to peer towards the young bo
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y. " Good night Thomas, thank you…" As soon as that elevator was shut Larisa caught the ridiculously large grin that came across Miles face. " What are you smiling out il mio lupo" she asked suspiciously before he mentioned her self and her own odour, she gasped peeking down to her shirt bringing it to her own nose to smell it " I don't not Sm-ahh " her words were soon distorted as he picked her up, easily tossing her over his shoulder, her hands gripping the top of his jeans a loud chuckle rolling out of her her own hand playfully moving to slap his own rump. " Miles! You put me down! " there wasn't a serious tone to her entire sentence, it was full of laughter and humour something she sure as hell could do with right now.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 09:22 PM
The way she weighed nearly nothing in his arms or over his shoulder made him chuckle. He really could throw her around like a rag doll if he really wanted to. Miles never would of course, or at least never in a way to hurt her. He carefully made his way to the stairs, taking them one by one easily with the biggest smile on his face. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d laughed like this. Had just been silly and playful like this. It felt good and even if there was really no merit to her statement about his smell, he enjoyed teasing her about it. ”Miles! You put me down!” “Mi scuso mia bella signora, ma non parlo inglese. Riprova il mio agnellino.” Apologies my beautiful lady but I don’t speak English. Try again my little lamb. Miles said clearly, his voice holding back the laughter in the playful roughhousing with her. Once he’d gotten to the top of the stairs, he decided it’d be a good idea to pay her back for the smack he’d gotten on his ass from her. So with his good hand, and as lightly as he dared to, Miles brought his hand down in a playful slap against her. It wasn’t meant to hurt, though it certainly could have considering he basically had spanked her at this point.
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“Agnello birichino, cosa farò con te?” Naughty little lamb, what will I do with you? He teased, beginning his trek down the hallway. The soft chuckling and laughter from the pair of them echoed off the walls until Miles got to his bedroom. It had been freshly cleaned for his arrival home today. The bed nicely made with fresh steamed and pressed white sheets, the curtains drawn open so the rain from the evening pounded lightly against the windows. The only light that was on was one of the bedside table lamps, just enough to give some initial light in the room. Gently in one swift motion, Miles deposited Larisa flat on her back onto his bed. It wasn’t meant to startle or hurt her, but give her somewhere soft to land. In the same movement he nearly laid on top of her, leaning over the bed while her legs dangled off the edge.
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“Non ho ancora cenato... e adoro l'agnello. Forse è quello che farò con te.” I haven’t had dinner yet, and I do love lamb. Perhaps that’s what I’ll do with you. Miles said softly, continuing to tease her with his words while his lips fell gently over her cheek and jaw. His statement at least, though said in jest was quite true. He hadn’t had dinner, and if given the chance he really could devour Larisa whole. His lips would drag towards her neck, wanting nothing more than to pepper her skin with slow sensual kisses when a vibration in his pocket made him pause. Don’t answer it. He thought, but when it buzzed again Miles just sighed heavily with a thick irritated growl, slowly pushing off the bed to raise himself up and answer the phone. It likely was for the best anyway, considering a warm shower to heat themselves back up and some dinner would probably do them both well. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 09:40 PM
The Italian that raced out of him had her chuckling a little louder, her hands clinging to the top of his jeans, her eyes following the stairs as he carefully took them a step at a time, this was nice, this was what she had needed after dealing with Connor, this laughter, this playfulness she truly didn't know what she was expecting when they got back from Italy, what was in store for the two of them, but she couldn't be happier that it turned out this way. "oh divertente Miglia! non osare lasciarmi cadere o questo agnellino potrebbe trasformarsi in un ariete agitato!"oh funny Miles! dont you dare drop me or this little Lamb might turn into a agitated Ram! even through her words she couldn't stop the chuckle that still fell out of her before he finally reached the top and she felt like she could relax a little again her hand releasing his jeans cautiously before his hand spanked her rear a little harder, she yelped her body jolting just a little right there on his shoulder. "smettila quando mi hai messo in equilibrio in questo modo, signor King!"you stop that when you got me balancing like this Mr King! her words were full and bright, the teasing and playful tone still very much there for all to Hear, her fingers dug into those jeans the more he walked her body bopping just a bit on his shoulder. "oh sono sicuro che pensi a qualcosa mio lupo"oh i'm sure your think of something my wolf she teased before they were suddenly in his bedroom, between the laughter she could hear the rain pattering against the large glass window, her eyes gazing out into the room lit only by that soft lamp light, but before she could even look at much more she was yelping again as he tossed her of his shoulder and onto that bed chuckling still as her body bounced either the impact. His words only intensified that playful glint in her eye, her bottom lip tugging between her teeth before his lips found her cheek and Jaw, she sighed at the contact one hand lifting to move thr
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ough his hair " Miles…" she spoke quietly simply enjoying the feel of his lips on her as they travelled further south grazing over her neck, her eyes just about to close before she to heard it, the gentle vibrations in his pocket signalling his phone was ringing. She wanted to tell him to leave it, to ignore everything else just for a moment longer but he was soon pulling away, she picked her body back up so she was sitting on the edge of the bed gazing up to him as he got his phone. Her clothes however were damp and she didn't want to make the bed wet, standing up she pulled the shirt from her body finding a hamper nearby she tossed it in, not that she expected anyone here to do her washing it was mostly so she didn't get his carpet smelling of damp wolf to, her thoughts nearly had her chuckling moving to her jeans to tug them of her eyes always looking to Miles to make sure everything was okay. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 09:59 PM
With a heated reluctance, he stood tall there at the end of the bed only taking a step or two away from her so she could properly sit up there. He pulled out his phone and groaned rolling his eyes. Miles didn’t even try to hide the caller ID of it, easily flipping the phone so that Larisa could see the name “Caprese” lit up. He knew he’d forgotten something. She was probably calling to make sure they’d landed alright. Which at this point had been quite a while ago. “This is Miles.” He said as he answered the phone, turning a little so he could watch what Larisa was doing. “Miles King!” Caprese’s voice bellowed out of the phone, making him pull it away irritably for a moment. “If you’re going to shout at me Caprese, I’m hanging up.” Miles ended up sitting down on his bed while Caprese began talking rapidly in his ear. He wouldn’t really get much of a word in edgewise, so he leaned forward with the phone there and continued to watch Larisa. His eyes took her in as she removed her shirt in front of him, swallowing gently at the sight of it. “Yes.. I know.. I meant to call you..” he said quickly, though he was far more entranced by Larisa stripping down in his bedroom. “Yeah.. I know I’ve seen.” He responded and then went silent again, watching with interest as she started to tug down her jeans. “Wha? “ He had to have Caprese repeat what she had said, which only made her do so a little louder and slower. “No… no it’s fine. She’s… well she’s single so they got it wrong.” He explained, unable to tear his gaze away from her. Instead Miles leaned back on his bed, lounging a little with just his pants on watching her. It was like his own private show, his own private little tease and it made him tug his lower lip between his teeth. She was beautiful and it took every ounce of will power that Miles had not to hang up the phone immediately and help her out of those jeans. “I said what I meant…You know that.” He continued, doing his best to hold the conversation whi
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le he was thoroughly distracted. For a moment he was able to focus though on a question it seemed that Caprese had asked. “I told you before. It’s not like that.” He said as sternly as he could, though all he had his eyes on was the beautiful curve of Larisa’s spine and the way her hips pulled at her jeans. “No I’m really not Caprese..” he answered, after she had asked him twice if he was listening. This just sent Caprese into another Italian tirade that only made Miles chuckle a little. “Look, I’ve got to go… Need to figure out dinner…” He said quickly, wanting to shut Caprese up so he could focus on the meal in front of him. There really was no shutting her up though, she just continued on and Miles damn near audibly groaned at her. His hand came to his belt and he quietly undid it, fiddling with the button and zipper a moment though doing this one handed and with the hand that was sore, was proving difficult. Of all the rotten timing; Miles was definitely going to put Caprese on his shit list after this. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 10:20 PM
She looked to the phone as he pulled it out and she clearly Saw Caprese name which only made her smile a little, she was sure that women was going to give him some stick he hadn't spoken to her after all since they landed and no doubt the woman was concerned, I mean she really wouldn't blame him, she knew she should probably reply to some of those messages she had to, no doubt people would be worried about her as well. She gazed back to him as he sat on the edge of that bed as she removed those few items or clothing, she didn't miss the way he was looking at her, the way his eyes peered down her body and it only made the heat within her grow more, there was something so breathtaking about the way he looked at her sometimes, like she was the most beautiful woman in the world, the confidence he gave her was simply mind blowing, and even though she knew she should probably behave whilst he was on the phone she couldn't stop herself from teasing her, from giving him something to truly look at whilst he was trying to concentrate on that phone. Clad in only her underwear she peeked behind to watch him fiddling with that button and zipper she had every intention of going over there and helping him, but instead she decided against it, she wanted a shower after all, and to do that she would need to take all of her own clothes, she gazed at him on that bed, a playful smirk on her face noticing his eyes had not left her, and how he was struggling to get off the phone perhaps she could persuade him to get off the phone quicker. Her hands reached behind her unclasping her bra, the fabric going Lax around her breasts before she slowly pulled it of, her skin shimmered a little from the dampness from the rain still against her skin, those nipples hardened from the cold wet clothes that were just against her breasts as those straps slid or her arms easily before she removed it entirely , she held it up between two fingers before dropping it with the other clothes she had j
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ust removed oh she knew she was being a tease but she couldn't stop herself, watching his deep chocolate eyes turn darker with need as he tried desperately to get of that phone nearly had her laughing, so close to doing it that she to had to bit her bottom lip to stop it from happening. Her fingers came to the fabric of her panties then, running her fingers along the waistline her thumb dipping underneath it pulling it away from her stomach , she didn't tug them down straight away, instead she turned herself around edging closer to that bathroom, only then did her fingers truly thread into the fabric and tug them down, her spine bending as her body bent her hands dragging down her legs taking those panties with her, bent over in such a way that he would get a good view of her rear, she hadn't looked at him she didn't need to just imagining his face was enough for her to quietly chuckle to herself , stepping out of the underwear she left those right there, her skin glimmering in the soft light from the moisture on her skin, grinning with satisfaction she stepped round the corner and into the bathroom without so much as another look at the man before the sound of the shower could be heard. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 24-Mar-23 10:46 PM
He had never wanted to chuck his phone so badly in all his life. The only reason he didn’t was because it was a pain to get a new one. And those burners never really lasted or were very reliable. He caught the mischievous gleam in her eyes, the way she seemed to toy with him while he was stuck on that phone call. Miles was barely paying attention to Caprese. Making small head nod movements and humming an affirmative response or a negative one depending on what she said. What had his attention was the woman in his room. He was already half hard watching her tease and taunt him. Just out of his reach and in full view for him to watch her. Those dark eyes were pleading, wanting her to come over just a little closer so he could touch her. Or at least ask for her help with his damn jeans. Miles was sure he had done something in a past life that had angered whatever higher power up there, because he was thoroughly being cock blocked now. “Y-Yeah… I.. I gotta go Caprese…” He said as calmly as he could, though there was a bit of strained need in his words. As Larisa slowly took off her bra he couldn’t help the gutteral groan that played at his throat. It was audible enough for even Caprese to hear, who promptly questioned what had happened.
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“N-nothing.. Just… Enjoying the view..” Miles responded with a heavy voice. The view was exquisite indeed, watching one strap and then the other play off her shoulders before she tossed the offensive undergarment to the side. The bulge in his jeans twitched seeing her topless there, so close but so far from him. He was damn near salivating, just wanting to hold her close to him, to take her in his mouth again. His hand at his jeans unapologetically rubbed at the tent he was creating, his face pulling into a smirk at the action. “I know… can I talk to you later Caprese…” His words were begging on the phone, his hand holding himself for a moment as he recognized where her fingertips were traveling. Each passing moment they slid lower and lower until they found exactly where they were looking for. God yes please… Miles thought, swallowing hard as he watched her bend in front of him and drag that pair of underwear down. It was incredibly sexy watching her strip, watching her show her body off to him like this.
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“Fuck…..” Miles whispered, only to be asked exactly what he meant by that on the phone. Irritably, Miles barked back his answer to her. “No not you Caprese… Listen. Email me later. I’m hanging the fuck up.” She continued on as if she hadn’t heard him. Typically stubborn. Miles rolled onto his stomach, reaching out and dragging himself closer, wanting desperately to touch her before she sauntered away, shifting those hips back and forth and slipping into the bathroom. Miles could only watch and while he hated to see her leave his sights, watching her leave was a treat in and of itself. “Good Bye Caprese.” He said finally, and before she could start up again Miles quickly hung up. With the phone call ended, Miles laid there for a moment, wondering if he should join her in the shower. It wasn’t like wasn’t welcome in his shower. He enjoyed her there, wanted her there. It was more he needed to get these damn pants off and taking a minute to do that was necessary. “That was quite naughty of you Ms. Bechtel…” he purred as he finally got those pants off, and he quickly slid his boxers down with them to let that swelling in his groin. He could picture Larisa standing right there removing her clothes for him, and it just made his length twitch in appreciation of the image. Steadying himself, he pulled up and off the bed after a moment or two to breath, striding into the bathroom and leaning against the shower door. “Someone’s asking to be punished the way she teases like that…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Mar-23 10:59 PM
Oh she hadn't missed every second of his torture as it played so expressively across his face, the way he twitched on that bed, the audible noises he made and how he stuttered on that phone to Caprese, god it gave her a thrill to see him loosing control right there on that bed as she teased and gouded him, as she allowed him to get a good view of her body, she loved the reactions she brought out of him, reactions she could only hope she would ever bring out on him, she was still chuckling softly softly her self within the confines of that bathroom as the powerful shower switched on, sending the water cascading against the perfectly tiled floor before she stepped in, sighing as the warm water hit her skin instantly warming her up. She heard his words even under the sprays of the shower and grinned pushing her hair from her face the wet strands cascading down her back. " Naughty Mr King? I'm afraid I don't know what your referring to, I just wanted a shower…" she called back to him , her tone still incredibly playful the warm water felt so nice against her skin tilting her head up to enjoy the feel of it against her face before she saw movement out the corner of her eyes, her head tilted to look towards him.seeing his silhouette leaning against that shower door, god he was glorious she made no secret that she was checking him out, her eyes scanning down his perfectly chiselled frame falling to his length between his legs which only made those ocean eyes turn deeper with her own need. Her eyes fell against his own chocolate hues grinning towards him. " Teasing you Mr King? I was simply getting undressed, I don't see the problem here, seems someone likes giving out punishments to easily hmm?" She teased the smile still very much displayed on her face. " The shower is nice and warm you know, you should step in and see for yourself.." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 25-Mar-23 08:03 AM
Miles just leaned against the wall, unashamedly watching her in his shower. Those dark eyes just taking in the water that slid down her skin and over her hair. How it almost danced along every curve of her and the way she shifted naturally underneath it. With his arms crossed over his chest Miles tugged his bottom lip between his teeth for a moment before taking in a deep breath. Almost like he was trying to breathe her in while committing the image of her wet and teasing in his shower to memory. ”Teasing you Mr. King? I was simply getting undressed, I don’t see the problem here…” He didn’t say a word, merely stepping into his overly large shower to stand behind her. Perhaps it was his own fault for getting a little riled up watching her like that, though he was very sure that she enjoyed watching him squirm like that. Quietly, he stepped up so that they were nearly touching and while he certainly could have, Miles kept himself respectful against her back. At least for now. “I think you like teasing me…” He whispered into her ear, his hands coming up first to her shoulders and quietly rubbing along their edge. Back and forth sliding up to her neck and then back down to nearly down her arms. His thumbs would press in at her back just to give a little tension in his movements. His face came down to just over her shoulder, letting his lips play at the rim of her ear under that gentle warmth of the water. Slowly, far less teasing or sensual in its way, Miles let his lips fall against the back of her neck. They dusted over her skin not in desperation or in a sexual need or desire. It was softer than that. Gentle and caressing, almost like he was just trying to convince himself that she was there. That he wasn’t dreaming, hadn’t passed out in the back of the Bentley after leaving Larisa at that house. “And I told you before…” He said gently, slowly making his way down her neck until he came upon the marks he’d left along her neck and shoulders. Miles paused for j
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ust a moment to admire the softness they had taken. The first had surely faded quite a lot now, but the last one was still very apparent. For him it didn’t matter, he laid tenderness on them while his hands moved to travel quietly down her sides. His fingers remained respectful of her, never going towards her intimacies but instead all but worshiping the woman in front of him. “Call me Miles.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Mar-23 04:29 AM
Her head was tilted by the water of that shower when she heard the door open, her ocean hues peering back to watch him climbing in with her, peering forward once again before she felt the warmth of his body just behind her, she could feel his presence without even needing to look back to see him there, she had to resist from turning herself around and closing that distance between them instead she remained where she was waiting to see what he would do, she knew she had teased him, knew she was probably a little mean In her actions especially because he was on the phone but she couldn't help herself, she wanted him to be full of desire for her much like she was for him everytime they were close. I think you like teasing me…. " What makes you think that il mio lupo?" She asked playfully, the warmth of his breath came across her ear and cascaded down in a soft wave over her neck, she felt his fingers go against her shoulders, his fingers were gentle and soft in there approach to her skin, starting from her shoulders , moving ever so delicately to her neck before back down her arms, her eyes fluttered close then simply enjoying the feeling of his hands on her skin, something she thought she wasn't going to have for a while once they got back from Italy, but god she couldn't be happier to be here now.. A small content sigh left her mouth as his lips started their gentle kisses to the back of her neck, the kisses felt different today, there was no urgency in his actions, there were slow and purposeful and she found she enjoyed these Just as much as the heated passionate ones he gave her. And I told you before…. A small smile was creeping up against her face if she knew exactly what he was going to say next, her eyes remained closed , feeling those lips move over her neck and to the spots where he had taken her neck with his teeth before, the thought of it had a shuddering sigh left her lips, feeling those fingers dancing down her sides, her hands came them t
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o move to his arms allowing her fingers to trace down his arm her nails gently tracing his flesh before she reached his hands, her hands encased his entwining there fingers before she moved those strong arms around her wrapping around her waist, her body leaning back more into him allowing her back to press into his chest. Call me Miles. She chuckled a little at those words, her hands releasing his just so they could go back to tracing up and down his arms. " Oh that's right, you did tell me that didn't you…*Miles " She said his name in a slightly deeper tone to the rest of her words elongating it just a bit, she sighed leaning into him relishing in his strong arms around him. " I know I said it already, but, thank you for today, I really couldn't have done this without you, you have no idea how much strength you give me, with you around, I feel I can do anything…" she said softly and honestly. " I know we have a lot to sort out still, I know things might not be easy, but I know we can do it together Miles…" she reached down to grasp his hand bringing it up to her mouth she nuzzled his fingers with her cheek first before she tilted her head to the side and pressed soft kisses against each one. " I know we can.." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Mar-23 11:43 AM
He just let her manipulate his arms and hands wherever she wanted to put them. His fingers glided over her midsection and he was all too happy to embrace her comfortably. A quiet smile spread over his face and for a moment Miles just closed his eyes while he held her. ”I know I said it already, but thank you for today. I really couldn’t have done this without you. You have no idea how much strength you give me…” “The feeling is mutual Larisa.” He said gently, letting her lift a hand away from her only to rub against his fingers and kiss them sweetly. It was quiet and relaxed with the water from the shower heads above them sprinkling down. The warmth in the shower created its own kind of steam and it was a welcome relief to the cold wet rain outside. Miles watched her plant her lips against his fingers and when she’d gotten to the end of him, he merely turned his hand to delicately reach his palm out to her. It was kind and soft, the way his hand came to her cheek to turn her attention to him over her shoulder. The water dripped from his face as he met with hers and he opened his eyes to peer down into hers. That abyss of darkness there, while could be intimidating and dangerous or downright lustful held a careful compassion in their depths. Almost as if he’d gotten jealous of his own hand or perhaps he just wanted to taste her again, Miles leaned forward slowly to capture her lips with his. There was warmth and sweetness on her that he needed, that he desired above all else.
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While it certainly could have been, Miles was trying his best not to get too riled up. He was enjoying the closeness, the tender embrace that the pair of them shared. And after the day that they both had had, an easy and relaxing evening in sounded like the best way to wind down. So when Miles pulled back from her to allow breath to rush back into his lungs as well as hers, he merely smiled at her and stepped away slightly to find the body wash he wanted. He wasn’t going to do a full shower, but he did want to rinse off and replace any funk he had going on with something a bit more pleasant. It almost hurt to release her, but Miles was sure she would appreciate the respect he gave. The compassion he had for the situation they found themselves in. “I admire your optimism Larisa.” He said in a low soft voice. “I think that together we can weather any storm too.” The world outside seemed to agree, a deep rumbling noise crashing around the penthouse. It seemed that the rainstorm had devolved into a thunderstorm, and the rolling groans above were louder than they normally would be considering how high the penthouse was. Miles merely looked skyward, as if he was trying to glare at the storm outside through the roof and the safety of the shower they shared. Daring it to try that again, to disagree with what he’d said again. “Considering we’ve got quite the media mess to deal with tomorrow… I think a quiet night in is in order… If you’d like, or if you need to… I can be with you if you need to return any phone calls that you may have missed.” It was his kind way of saying that if she felt up to facing some of those demons tonight, he would support her in that. Miles knew there were plenty of demons he’d have to face himself, but most of them would have to be done in person and likely when they got to the office come Monday… @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Mar-23 12:22 PM
The feeling is mutual Larisa She was comforted to know that she at least helped him on some level to, she truly was overwhelmed with the support he had given her , with everything she had battled so far he was there every step of the way, he brought her so much joy and happiness, but he also brought her so much conform and safety, something she hadn't realised she needed so desperately until he broke down those walls and wormed his way through them, standing in this shower with him, there was no burning desire to have him any other way then she was now. She felt his hand soon move after her own contact his fingers delicately tracing her soft wet cheeks, her face turned as he instructed her to so she was gazing back at him, her own ocean hues stared back into those rich chocolate ones, her own gaze holding the same admiration and care that he was showing her, a shattered breath left her throat before his lips silenced any other noise she may of made, she met his kiss her own hand coming round to press against his cheek to hold him securely there, she held that kiss for as long as he let her before he broke away, and she to had to suck in a deep pull of air to fill those depleted lungs, her eyes fluttering open. She to turned away reaching for one of the more floral scented washes squeezing a good amount on her hand she lathered it up before starting to wash herself, the soap bubbles cascading across her flesh and running down her frame before vanishing into the tiled floor beneath her feet, his words had her smiling and she may of responded did she not hear the deep rumble of thunder which had her jolt a little on the spot, it was loud and thunderous much louder then she had ever really heard it before, her eyes also peeked up as if hoping she might see that bright flashes of lightning, she always did enjoy a storm…you know when she was on the ground anyway. " I hope so anyway…" she said with a small shrug, she contemplated washing her hair but she simply c
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ouldn't be bothered in that moment instead focusing on washing all the suds of her body, those brows knitted into a soft frown as she thought about replying to all those people who she would have to contact. " I was planning on looking at it all tonight, I can't leave it any longer, I don't want people to worry…my friends will be fine, there probably only be interested in the low down of the new stud who's suddenly peeked my interest.. " she said with a grin in his direction before it faltered thinking of the other calls she would have to make.." My father….he's probably going go be yhe hardest to win round, he wasn't keen on me working for you in the first place, so I can't imagine he will be thrilled with this, not that I truly care, its my life I can do what I want with it."she said with a small shrug the suds finally leaving her body zhe went to head towards the shower door to leave but not before pausing. " I would like you to be there, I have nothing to hide from you " she said with a smile tilting up she peeked hid cheek and went to leave unless he stopped her beforehand. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Mar-23 08:15 PM
”I was planning on looking at it all tonight, I can’t leave it any longer. I don’t want people to worry…my friends will be fine, they’ll probably only be interested in the low down of the new stud who’s suddenly piqued my interest..” It wasn’t subtle the way Miles straightened a little, looking towards Larisa in that shower with a brow slightly arched. He held the scent of oakwood and a robust earthy smell that accompanied it on his palms, lathered and spread over his body. It complimented his natural odor quite well, and it seemed to be one of his more regularly used body washes if the amount remaining was any indication. The idea that her friends would consider him a catch was a bit of an ego boost for the man, and he grinned at the idea. A stud huh? Well I’ve been called worse things. ”My father…” The pause in her words was what made his smile falter slightly. Both of them would have to deal with their respective fathers it seemed. Mr. Bechtel sounded like he might be first on the chopping block, as Edward King would likely be dealt with sometime this week. The email Miles had received flashed through his memory like a cold reminder and he nodded in silence at Larisa’s words regarding her own apprehension with her father. For a moment, he just thought of what she was asking him, asking for him to be there as she had nothing to hide.
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“Of course Larisa.” Was his only response letting a quiet expression fall on his face at the sweet peck she left on his cheek before walking out of the shower. Everything felt so right in his world, and the idea that her father wouldn’t approve of whatever this was between himself and Larisa troubled him. So he let her walk out of the bathroom to get herself dressed in something warm and comfortable no doubt. For Miles, he took a seat on the built in stone bench of his shower, just letting the suds of his body wash slide off his tired frame. His hand ran through his hair to pull it out of his face and he winced a little at the slight discomfort at the bruising still present. Quiet while he thought, he peered down at his hand and just flexed his fingers in silence.
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I’ve never felt like this before… Not even with, her… Miles thought, watching his knuckles change color from a soft purple to pink and then white as he flexed back and forth just to encourage movement in his hand. Closing his eyes a moment, he went back over the day and his mind came to rest on the terror stricken face of Connor. A damn near evil grin pulled at Miles’ face thinking about how he had surprised the man with his own show of force. Hearing the snapping and cracking of the wood that had caused the injury to begin with, and the desperate plea from Connor to be released. ”I swear…I swear you’ll pay for this, and that’s not an empty threat Miles, both of you will for doing this to me!” His words echoed in the man’s memory, playing over and over again as if that was the only record that he knew how to play. Miles couldn’t get the threat out of his head, and thinking about it just made him angry. Angry and concerned. How serious was Connor with that threat? Sure Miles had made his point transparently clear that Connor wasn’t to even think about threatening Larisa again, but how much did Connor take that to heart? Miles wondered what he was to do about the boy, now the ex. He couldn’t rightly keep Larisa hidden away in his penthouse like some kind of Rapunzel princess. She should be free to move about as she pleased, but there was a sinking feeling in his gut that letting her out of his sight even for a moment was dangerous to her health. As long as Connor breathed, Larisa wasn’t safe.
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Sighing heavily, Miles finished up in the shower alone. He turned the water off and toweled himself down. His mind swam with what Connor was capable of, and he knew that his thoughts would likely plague him until that problem was good and properly dealt with. Miles would simply put a pair of clean boxers, black and tight that hugged his waist, and some comfortable lounge pants that dragged a little at his ankles. He was just slipping on a robe over his shoulders as he exited the bathroom, his head down with the thoughts in his head not even bothering to tie the robe closed. First thing he had to focus on at least, was what Larisa was going to handle first, so he tried to wrap his mind for that inevitable fight she would be enduring through. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Mar-23 09:21 PM
She stepped out of the shower her mind whizzing with everything that had happened and that was to still happen, she felt anxious for the calls she had to make, anxious for the conversations she knew she would have to make with her father especially, she knew he wouldn't be happy knew he wouldn't be happy with what was going on he wasn't exactly thrilled that she started working for him anyway, and now this she was sure he wouldn't be over the moon, she grabbed a towel wrapping it around herself and grabbed one of the robes he had hanging up, she didn't have her clothes right now up here they were still downstairs in the cases by the front door. Drying herself quickly with the towel she wrapped the robe around herself tying it tightly round her midsection, she didn't know what she was even doing with all her stuff, was she just staying here temporarily? He called it her home did he mean it? Did he want her to treat this like a home? She didn't want to assume she would be staying here permanently, maybe she would need to talk to him more about it, but surely he didn't want that kind of commitment with her already? She sighed at her thoughts one step at a time Larisa, concentrate on one thing, first things first she said to herself. She peered to look towards the bathroom, where she knew Miles was still in the shower, she smiled softly to think of all the help he had given her already, of all the support he said he would give her throughout this whole ordeal, he truly was a good man, a good hard working man, she meant what she said she would indeed ensure everyone knew that, he might not care much for what others thought but she did, she couldn't settle nit when so many people thought the worst of him, when she knew he wasn't anything like they thought. She walked out of the bedroom and downstairs bare footed gazing to her cases she would need to sort those but right now she simply didn't want to, she went for her bag instead grabbing her phone out *first thi
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ngs first* she said with a small sigh, she would be lying if she said she wasn't dreading this, she didn't know what she was going to find on here but she couldn't ignore it forever, she stepped into the lounge area gazing around at the beautiful surroundings and to the piano sat there, her smile softening to think when she played for him at her grandfather's, it felt like a lifetime ago even though it was just that morning, moving to sit down on the large plush couch she unlocked her phone to be hit with far to many messages then she could imagine, mostly from Connor over the weekend, she didn't want to look at them all, she didn't need to see the montage of guilt he probably sent her away, she started deleting each one without even opening it, it took her a while to get thought the bulk before she came to a couple of new ones, ones that had been sent after they left, her brows furrowed before she relented and opened one of them. I know I shouldn't of behaved the way I did, I was irrational I know that, I'm sorry, I just can't bare the thought of not having you around, can't bare the thought of you with him, you don't belong with him, your not his Larisa, your mine, you know that, please don't do this, come home we can sort it out I know we can, I can be better, he doesn't deserve you
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Her brows furrowed more to read that message, your mine Since when did he care about that? Why was he suddenly so passionate and so caring? He never cared before, and now suddenly he was showing all this devotion that she could have used six months ago, but he didn't, it was too late, too late for his begs and pleads she wasn't going back, she knew that at least. She saw a second message and paused a little wondering if she did need to open that one as well, she moved to the second message opening it up her brows furrowing more feeling her heart race within her chest. I swear, I swear with all that I have, I will not let either one of you embarrass me like this, you don't get to Just walk away and now ignore me like I am nothing Larisa! I told you, you are not HIS She swallowed thickly at those comments she had never seen him behave like this, never, this possessive anger that he was clearly showing, the frustration, the way he kept saying she was not his…never had he behaved this way, surely he wouldn't do anything stupid? Surely he was just upset and angry and she was sure he would calm down eventually….right? @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-Mar-23 10:05 PM
“So who’s our first victim of the evening?” Miles had made it down the stairs and was watching Larisa from the bottom of them. He had his hands in the pockets of his loungers, a black and gray plaid printed on something that looked like a cotton silk blend. They at least looked very comfortable against the storm gray robe he wore open to the air. The penthouse was lowly lit and the storm outside didn’t help matters, so Miles made his way around the large room, turning on a few lights so that the place wasn’t so dim. He hadn’t dared move closer to Larisa on his couch, as he knew himself too well. Seeing the faint glow of her phone screen caress her face, Miles only had one thing on his mind. And that was who she was reading the messages from first. The man knew himself too well though, knew that if he had stepped closer he would have just leaned over and read over her shoulder. Invaded her privacy and inserted himself into her business. Which, it wasn’t his right to do and he knew that. If she wanted to share anything with him, then she would. He would not force or coerce her to do so. He wasn’t Connor after all.
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Instead he gave her ample amount of time to put the phone away. To hide the messages if she wanted to. A quick click of the side would darken the screen or perhaps she would swipe away whatever message she was on instead. Miles watched her closely, wondering exactly how she would react to him asking about it. It wasn’t that he was trying to be nosey, but he couldn’t help the slight spike of possession that came over him. The idea that there were perhaps so many who thought she shouldn’t be with him. If it was Connor that she decided to read the messages of first, sickened him. Nothing that he had to say would be something she should be entertaining, and Miles was of the mindset tonight that if he had messaged her at all that there would be hell to pay. “Who’s message were you reading?” He couldn’t help asking. The curiosity of it killing him as he walked around the side of the couch and sat down opposite her, leaning comfortably against the arm and back of the sofa. He had one leg up on the couch cushions, bent and leaning against the back of the couch, while the other fell off the couch with his foot flat on the ground. It was a sitting position that he’d been in before, welcoming and open for her. Though he wasn’t exactly inviting her onto his lap this time. She certainly could, he wouldn’t deny her that comfort if it was something she wanted, but it wasn’t overtly offered. He slowly pulled his own phone out of his lounger pocket, having grabbed it while he was in the bedroom and after he’d changed. It lit up with multiple messages as well and he grimaced looking at them all.
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Some were from Caprese, a few more from Julia, but it was the latest one that he opened immediately. It had been from Thomas, which was odd as the lad rarely messaged Miles about anything. In silence he opened the text before his face creased in concentration. “Sorry to disturb you Mr. King! Just curious what time tomorrow morning I should pick up you and Ms. Bechtel for the office?” - Thomas That would be a bit of a conundrum. Showing up at his penthouse was one thing, but at the office? How was Miles going to go about this? She didn’t have her own car, as they’d left it behind at Connor’s house. It would look a little suspicious with them walking out of the Bentley together, though he wondered how much that was necessary considering the whole damn world seemed to know about the pair of them now. Still, Miles knew better. Appearances and favoritism at the office were absolutely frowned upon, and something that despite Miles not caring really about the optics that would surely be portrayed, he knew that he should keep his distance at the office from Larisa. It was an HR nightmare, dating the CEO of a multi-million dollar company after only been full time there for a week. Miles let his hand drop for a moment with his phone held loosely in it, just wondering what route to take before he decided he’d wait instead for Larisa’s response to him. Thomas was an easy problem, he could figure that out in a moment. He needed to be there for Larisa, as her messages were likely much worse. His gaze then turned towards her, just waiting patiently for what she would say. Perhaps even what she would do. Would it be her father she called? Those friends she had mentioned that might refer to him as some kind of stud? He honestly didn't mind that idea; let a few more people fawn over the image of him. It wasn't like he was against having his ego stroked, among other things. Though he was certain based on her facial expression that the message she'd been reading wasn't fr
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om a friend. It was likely from her father. That at least was what he surmised. Don't listen to anything Connor has to say...please.. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 12:37 AM
So who's our first victim of the evening? She heard his deep voice come from across the room but honestly she was barely listening, she was so wrapped up in what Connor had said, a part of her wished she hadn't deleted the other messages, would they all be similar? Would they all show this dominating factor? She had never seen the man behave so irrational, claiming her to be his…he hadn't done that, had he? Her brows twisted in thought as she thought about the last few years together, things had been good, more than good. They got on well, they did a lot together together she pondered that thought for a second longer than the others, they did do a lot together, if she went to meet friends he normally tagged along, but that's normal right? Partners went out with their friends too? He had most definitely never shown this possessive side to her, at least not that she could remember. Her eyes flicked up from that phone to watch him come and sit beside her on the couch she watched as he sat so open and invitingly to her, her lips pursed in thought, did she tell him what Connor said? She knew it probably only anger him more, she honestly just wanted to put this whole mess behind her, get all her stuff from that house and move on, she didn't have any regrets for leaving him, the only regret she had was how he found out, she couldn't blame him for feeling embarrassed and hurt, if it was the other way round she would to, finding out your partner is cheating in the national press isn't exactly the nicest way to be told, as his phone slipped from his own hand she couldn't bare the distance on that couch anymore. She stood up but only briefly so she could come and position herself right there in front of him, her body snuggled against his she figured if he didn't want her there he would say, the phone was open in her hand she made no attempt to hide them, she didn't want to lie to him, if they wanted to make this work she had to be open and honest with him about everyt
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hing, if she started lying now what future could they possibly have? " Connor messaged…." She said softly twisting the phone to hand to him if he wanted to look for himself, if he took the phone she sighed deeply, her hand coming to push her still damp hair from her face. " I don't understand why he is behaving like this, he's never shown this kind of anger or possessiveness with me before Miles, I mean…not that I ever noticed anyway…" she said with another sigh, her hand coming to rest on his leg gently tracing her fingers up and down it. " I don't believe he would do anything, he's…Drunk and upset, and lashing out with his emotions, Connor has never ever been physical towards me, not once, and I don't believe he has the capabilities to truly do anything harmful, the worst he can do is go to the press and male up lies about the situation, but if he does that then we will just have to talk to them our self to clear it up…" she said , her eyes watching his face intently wondering what he thought about the whole thing. " He will get over it, right now he is just hurting and I can understand that, he should of never found out this way…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 06:18 AM
”Connor messaged….” Of course he fucking did… Miles thought, adjusting a little as Larisa came to snuggle in close into him. He’d not tell her to get up necessarily but it wasn’t exactly like he was happy to hear that Connor was the first one she’d be checking the messages from. Miles couldn’t really hide the irritation that fell over his face at the mention of it. However he sighed and took her phone when she handed it to him. He listened to her try and explain how she didn’t know why Connor was behaving like the way he was. How he had never been possessive before over her. Miles didn’t say a word, just idly flicked through the messages with a cold hardened glare at the phone. It wasn’t like he wasn’t listening to Larisa, but reading over the newest messages that Connor had sent was just boiling his blood enough to make him want to keep his mouth shut. Lest he say something that he knew he would regret. ”I swear, I swear with all that I have, I will not let either one of you embarrass me like this, you don’t get to just walk away and now ignore me like I am nothing Larisa! I told you, you are not HIS” “No he won’t. I wouldn’t.” Miles said simply, hearing Larisa mention how he would just get over it. That he was hurting and apparently that behavior of his was justified. Being upset was one thing, but continuing to threaten even over text wasn’t acceptable to Miles. However, he would deal with Connor momentarily, there was a pressing issue that he could address right now, and she was currently snuggled against him.
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“Stop defending him…He threatened you, and continues to do so apparently. He’s not someone you should be defending Larisa.” Miles responded then, looking to Larisa with a less than pleased expression on his face. It was incredible to him; here was this beautiful, intelligent and strong woman defending the actions and behaviors of a man she had once cared for who clearly was not of sound mind. He had threatened her, had sworn not once now but twice to make her and Miles pay for finding feelings for each other. While yes the way in which he found out about the adultery wasn’t exactly ideal, from what Miles knew of the guy which was only what Larisa had told him, he wasn’t trying to keep her around. Merely existing in her space. “This is strike two.” Miles continued, handing the phone back to her after not looking at any further messages then the one she showed him. “I’ve warned that bastard if he threatens you again that he’d regret it Larisa. I’m a man of my word, unlike some.” There was a dangerous note in his voice, and while he was irritated at the idea that Larisa was still defending Connor and his drunk irrational behavior towards the situation, he turned his face away from her to look at his own phone. In full view of her, Miles began looking through his contacts until he came to a contact simply labeled ‘Security’. He didn’t call the phone number, merely opened a new text message with it. “Evening Gentlemen. There is a potential threat to both myself and my employee that has come to my attention. A warning was already given and they are persisting. A one Connor Jhonson. Keep me updated on all movements.” - King Miles knew his security team. They did a damn good job keeping his office building secured as well as his penthouse. It was why he felt safe at the office or at home. It was why paparazzi didn’t dare step on either premises since his mother was killed. And if he had to, he would make sure that Connor couldn’t get within a hundred feet of
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 06:45 AM
No he wouldn't, I wouldn't…. She frowned a little at those words and frowned a little deeper at how unhappy Miles seemed to be with her defensive attitude towards Connor, she couldn't help it, it was something she had learned to do over the last few months, she excused any of his behaviour with so many people, why he didn't go out much, why they was staying in, that guilt for what happened to his parents, a guilt she blamed herself for was one of the main reasons she done it, she felt she owed him for what had happened, that's probably why she was defending him now even when he probably didn't mean to, old habits were hard to break, and seeing how displeased Miles was she certainly didn't want to upset him, but she also thought he was being irrational himself, the man was hurting grieving finding out he was cheated on in a national paper and then having them both turn up at the front door! Talk about rubbing salt in the wounds, was it really surprising to see how upset he was?. Stop defending him, he threatened you,and continues to do so apparently. He's not someone you should be defending Larisa She sighed deeply then her head twisting from side to side as she shook it. " Miles the man is drunk, you saw him god knows how much whiskey he has drank today even if it was just today, he's being irrational because he is drunk, I'm sure you've said and done things you regret after a night of drinking, he will calm down…" she said perhaps trying to convince her self of that fact, but she truly was under the mindset that he wouldn't do anything, he was drunk he wasn't thinking right he would be okay once he slept it of, hopefully tomorrow he would wake up.and realise what he don't, she could almost see the apology message coming through and then hopefully they could all move on from this, she truly didn't believe Connor was capable of anything. This is strike two…. Her brows furrowed together again as he handed her the phone back, she took it in her hand tho
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ugh she hadn't looked at it instead her eyes were on his watching the way his face twisted with the anger he was clearly feeling. " Miles…Seriously you n-" she paused in her words however when she watched him go through his phone before he came to security, her brows pulling together why was he contacting security? Surely he didn't feel it was necessary to contact them over someone who was drunk and clearly not in there right mind right now. " Security? Really Miles?.." She asked with a brow raised towards him though it didn't seem like he was listening. He was soon composing his message. She read what was written in there, her face showing disbelief, he was going to this length over a few drunken words? There was no real merit to feel threatened by the man, at least she didn't feel like there was, she sighed again this Time pulling herself from his lap. " You're being ridiculous, you know that? The man is drunk Miles..drunk He's not sober making these threats, He's not some mafia boss Miles, the most he does is sits around playing his PlayStation all day!, I mean seriously do you honestly think he is capable of doing something? You honestly think these threats hold any merits? Because they won't, he says things all the time when he is drunk! He told me he was going to drive his car off a cliff when he was drunk. Did he do it? No, empty threats just like this is…" god she needed a drink, she was already stressed with everything and now she had him over here playing the Knight in shining armour over a situation shd truly felt was being blown out of proportion, tying that robe a little tighter she walked into the kitchen where she knew his whiskey was, she needed something to take the edge of the day, this was only one thing they were dealing with she had so many, and she needed something to help her through it, grabbing the whiskey out the cupboard and a glass pouring herself one of many at this rate. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 07:17 AM
His brows furrowed a little further, though instead of displeasure he had more of a confused expression fall over his features. Why was she getting up? He hadn’t done anything wrong. He was trying to protect her, to keep her safe. A few drunk words they may be, but he didn’t want to take the chance that Connor could have meant what he said once he sobered up. ”You’re being ridiculous, you know that? The man is drunk Miles..Drunk. He’s not sober making these threats….”I’m being ridiculous? Larisa you’re defending the words of a drunk man and dismissing the fact that he’s threatening your safety. As well as mine.” Miles responded a little exasperated at her. He thought that she would be glad that he was taking her safety seriously. That he wanted to keep her safe and secure, and make sure that any idle threat made towards her was taken just as seriously. He watched her for a moment while she stood up, clearly agitated as she tugged that robe tighter around her and made for his kitchen. Of all the.. Miles thought, his phone blinking as a new message came in for him. It was from his security detail, confirming the details that Miles had sent and putting Connor down on a black list. It essentially would prohibit his ability to come onto King’s A&I grounds as well as the penthouse where Miles lived. Miles wasn’t a violent man, he didn’t care necessarily to be the aggressor but he’d be damned if he wasn’t going to try and keep her safe. His head turned to watch her in the kitchen, watch as she pulled cabinets open and he shook his head standing up. If she needed a drink than he sure as shit did too.
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“I don’t take threats lightly Larisa. Against myself or those I care about” He said simply, walking into the kitchen and leaning on the island to look at her. She had pulled out some of his top shelf, which he didn’t mind that she had. He merely grabbed a second glass and slid it in her direction. If she was going to indulge then she wouldn’t be doing it alone. “Just because they were empty threats before doesn’t mean they’ll always stay that way.” He argued, waiting to see if she would pour him the same as herself. It was his after all, so if she didn’t but let the bottle out, he’d do it himself. Miles couldn’t help the little huff and shake of his head at this. The argument that was brewing was beginning to make him question whether she actually wanted this or not. A nagging sensation in the back of his head that right at the moment felt more like a gnat buzzing in irritation by his ear. A nuisance but one that could be ignored. “I’m just trying to ensure your safety. If he does decide to try and make good on those threats, then there are those in place to prevent him from acting on them. Why is that such a bad thing Larisa?” Miles said in a heated tone. He was having a hard time understanding her logic, understanding where she was coming from on this. “Unlike Connor, I’ve done nothing wrong here, Larisa. I’m just trying to look out for you. I’m not going to risk an accident happening because I wasn’t fast enough to respond like last time.”
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It was something that haunted him. The fact that he hadn’t tightened his security detail around his home and around his office when Melody had been found out to be not who she appeared to be. Miles had been so distraught with anger and frustration over the whole situation that he hadn’t been careful. Hadn’t updated his security detail at the time of those who might be a threat to himself or to others. It was why there were paparazzi at his lobby front doors. It was why Mr. Conrad had been able to sneak his way in. It was why he hadn’t been searched and why he still had that pistol that ultimately took Charlotte’s life. Miles wasn’t going to make that same mistake twice. Not with Larisa and not with his own life. “Forget Connor. If he’s just a drunk like you say he is and he’ll settle down once he’s sober then he’s got nothing to worry about.” Miles continued, sipping at the glass for a moment to try and calm down as the thunder roared outside the walls from the evening storm. “You asked for me to be here to support you. Don’t get angry with me for doing just that, Larisa.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 07:41 AM
Im being ridiculous? Larisa your defending the words of a drunk man and dismissing the fact that he's threatening your safety, as well as mine She rolled her eyes a little at him, she truly did believe he was being ridiculous, Connor might be many things but the man certainly wasn't about to try and do anything stupid, he was drunk, drunk and upset hell if the shoe was on the other foot she would probably be just as angry to, he just found out his two year relationship was down the pan by reading it in a magazine, he was probably in shock, upset…god she really was defending him wasn't she? She frowned at her thoughts as she stood in that kitchen clutching that bottle in her hand , hearing Miles footsteps coming in behind her and hearing what else he had to say she sighed a little. " Miles, I truly just don't believe his is capable of anything…" she said trying not to let herself get to agitated by the situation, of course she could see it from Miles point of view, he did threaten them, she just trying believed these were empty threats that they would come to nothing, that it was simply coming from a man who was grieving and hurt and was lashing out because of it, she watched that glass get slid over and she was half tempted to not even pour him one, but this was his whiskey…it was his house, so she relented pouring him a glass before pushing it over to him, placing the top back on the bottle and pushing it away without putting it back in the cupboard just yet, she didn't know if they would have anymore.. Twisting herself around one arm was wrapped around her waist the other doing the same yet she clutched the glass of whiskey in that one gazing across the kitchen. I'm just trying to ensure your safety. If he does decide to try and make good on these threats, then there are those in place to prevent him from acting on them . Why is that such a bad thing Larisa She turned to look at him then her face softened a bit at his words. " Miles I'm not saying it
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is…" she started to say before he finished his sentence and the true reason of why he wanted this done was revealed, he was referring back to his mother, how someone was able to get to her so easily , how he clearly felt that he perhaps didn't do enough last time. " Miles, I'm not angry at you I just…" she stopped her self though, there would be no point going over and over this, if he felt Jr was the right thing to do, if he just wanted to look out for her then really why was she arguing? Maybe because after all this time even though she wasn't with him anymore she still couldn't stop herself from wanting to defend him, even now she wanted to tell Miles to leave him alone, it wasn't that she loved Connor anymore, but she still cares, and the last thing she wanted was to cause him anymore distress she had done enough. " If you feel this is the right thing to do for now then fine, I don't want to argue with you over Connor, I've defended the man for so long , I guess i just automatically feel obliged to keep doing it " she said with a sigh moving her eyes away she took a sip of her whiskey before she peeked over to him again. " I appreciate you caring about me Miles, I do, I just don't want you to add more onto your plate for you to worry about when I don't feel it's necessary, but I can understand why you're worried, I'm sorry okay? I'm just not used to all this…that's all…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 08:10 AM
It took a moment, a little bit of heat and apparently a good glass of whiskey for the pair of them to settle. To be fair Miles was ready to continue the argument if she wanted to, but he preferred not to. He preferred to be there to help her. To be that support she said she wanted. It would be a lie to say that he wasn’t a little jealous of Connor. Even when she had clearly told him it was over, and had done so in front of Miles, Connor still held a piece of her heart it seemed. Miles just had to hope that perhaps one day that would belong to him instead. But her tone softened. She shook her head and sipped that whiskey from the crystal glass she’d poured it into. Unapologetically and unintentionally elegant, Miles had a hard time not looking at her even doing the simplest things. However right now it hurt, as all he wanted to do was erase Connor from existence. Not allow him to keep his claws in her just so that he could hold her close and keep her safe. ”I’m sorry okay? I’m just not used to all this… that’s all…” “Well you’ve got someone with experience with… ’all this’...” Miles replied his voice was a little cold still but he wasn’t truly angry or upset anymore. Especially not with her. It was a bitter pill that he had to swallow, recognizing that he was actually experienced in this aspect. At least when it came to his life and how to handle it going forward. His eyes turned from her to glare into the glass in his hand, the amber liquid almost looking offensive to him. All he could see in his glass was the same color that stained the wall and floor of Connor’s kitchen, sliding down the counter and taking shards of glass with it. In frustration at being reminded of it, Miles finished his drink quickly, setting the glass down but refusing to refill it.
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“Don’t apologize. I understand. It’s just hard.” Miles said quietly, crossing his arms in front of him and glaring at the countertop instead of actually looking at her. He wasn’t really sure how to follow that statement up. This was a difficult situation that they both were in, and it would be hard to navigate if they found road blocks like this constantly. So instead Miles closed his eyes and took a deep breath in and out. Trying to calm himself back down after the whiskey burned his throat. “Other than Connor… Who else has contacted you? Or tried to?” Miles was hoping that not too many other people wanted to get her attention or call her regarding this unsanctioned union between the two. Though he knew for sure there was one that she hadn’t mentioned yet, that he was sure would have something to say about it. Miles wondered how her father would take this kind of news, though his head traveled instead to the man’s father. To Alessandro back in Italy and a slight wince came to his face. “Do you think your grandfather knows? Does he get the paper? I… really was just trying to make a good impression on him, not try to butter him up before he learned about it…” There was a slight worry in Miles’ voice. He actually did like the older gentleman, how warm and how kind he had been. The last thing Miles wanted was for the man to think he was only being polite because of some ulterior motive. Or that he had lied to the man about just being Larisa’s boss. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 08:27 AM
Well you've got someone with experience with all this She winced at how cold his voice was then, she recognised she had probably upset him, she truly didn't mean to, she was just trying to put her own point across but perhaps she could of done it better, he was just looking out for her, caring for her and wanting to make sure she was safe, she could see that, but there was still that small part of her that felt obligated to Connor, that felt like she still owed him after what happened, which was why she was defending him so harshly, he probably didn't deserve it, he said some horrible things, things that had upset the pair of them, she just simply couldn't stop who she was, even if she didn't think he deserved the sympathy she was casually tossing his way right now. Don't be sorry, its just hard that's all "I know…." Was all she said, she truly hadn't meant to be so abrute with him, and standing there now she did feel a little guilty for it, she could understand why Miles felt like he did, if this was the other way around she would feel the exact same way, gazing down into that Amber liquid a frown still edged against her face before she brought it back to her lips to take yet another sip, it burned like hell going down, but it felt nice, it was calming those nerves currently rattling through her, this was only one thing they were dealing with and already they were getting heated, how the hell were they going to cope with the rest? At his question she sighed her hand casually twirling that glass making the whiskey spin softly within the confines of it. " Some friends have messaged but they just need a casual message, its my father I really need to contact….I'm looking forward to that " she said a little sarcastically she most definitely was not looking forward to it, the two of them hadn't exactly seen eye to eye recently, there relationship was already strained and she truly didn't know what this might do to it as well, she already knew his feelings ab
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out Miles remembering the earlier conversation they had…she winced thinking about it, boy was she about to ear all her words. Do you think your grandfather knows? Her attention soon turned back to Miles then, that frown softening to hear the worry in his voice. " Miles I told you, he doesn't pay attention to all that's written in the media, he knows what reporters are like, he dealt with some articles about him you know when he worked in that restaurant, horrible lies about him, he never once cared for what they thought, he always said a person's life should not be deemed by the words written by people who want money, it should be determined by the way they are around those who matter…its something he's always said, he's very smart my grandfather I should really listen to his advice more often.. " she teased gazing at Miles face a little hoping she was at least reassuring him a bit. " He saw how happy I was Miles, he spoke to you and could see you for the man you are, that is all he will care about, not what some sleazy newspaper thought " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 09:07 AM
The very smallest hint of a smile came back to his face, hearing that not just that her grandfather didn’t pay much mind to the newspapers, but that Miles had made Larisa happy. That Alessandro could see that she was happy. It brought a warmth through his chest, a flutter of pride in the man knowing that what he had done, and what he had said had made her happy. “I hope you’re right Larisa… I don’t want him to think I was lying to him by just behaving like your boss…” He said slowly. It wasn’t that Miles knew what exactly else to call himself regarding what he was to Larisa and vice versa, but he knew for certain he wasn’t just Larisa’s boss. He was more than that. A confidant, a jester, a friend, a protector, a lover. There were so many different titles he could come up with but none of them really seemed to encapsulate exactly what he believed Larisa and himself to be to one another. It would have to be discussed, especially if they were going to make a statement to the press. “I’m… glad that I can make you happy.” Was the last thing he would mention to her regarding the subject, knowing that he would have to move towards the more difficult subjects. Glancing at the time, he recognized that while it was getting late neither of them had had anything for dinner. I’m not cooking tonight, and I sure as hell am not making her cook.. He thought, pulling his phone out and checking local take out in the area. “While you contact your father..” he said gently, his tone returned to that softer side he had for her. “I’ll order us something for dinner. What are you in the mood for?” It was a simple question, thinking perhaps after the phone call with her father, that they could just relax on the couch. It wouldn’t be an easy conversation and while Miles had people he had to contact on his own, most could be spoken with in person. For Edward, that would be an in person meeting. There was no getting around that; a phone call would just further insult the man. While think
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ing this, his gaze turned towards the large television set that hung over his fireplace. It wasn’t often that Miles got the chance to just sit and watch it, so for the moment he left his phone on the counter unlocked for her to look through if she so wanted. Mostly so she could determine what she might want for dinner tonight, while Miles moved towards the couch again. His hand took hold of the remote on the coffee table in front of the couch and standing there he flicked the screen on, keeping the volume low and turning the captions on so he could make sure not to miss what was said. So far, it looked like it was on the national news, and they were going over the headlines for the day. Nothing too newsworthy that Miles thought, but he kept it on at a very low volume just in case something did come up. He watched for a few minutes, before deciding to head back towards Larisa in the kitchen, the sound of the television faint in the background. “Just in case there’s anything said.” He said casually, wanting to hear if there was further news regarding the two of them or if anything further would be said. Considering they hadn’t made a statement yet, Miles knew that it was all speculation on their part but knowing what the media was speculating, would help in crafting the proper response. Quietly, he leaned against the counter next to her on one arm, the other gently coming around her waist to hold her tenderly to him. He knew that this wouldn’t be an easy conversation but in his silent hug of her, he wanted to let her know as best he could that she wasn’t alone in this. He was right there, and he wasn’t going anywhere. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 09:26 AM
"I'm not lying to you Miles, I know my grandfather, he would not believe some sleazy reporter over me or you, he takes people by face value, always has always will, he will not think that of you at all, you have my word…" she wanted to reassure him as best she could, she could understand why he might feel that way, so many people had after all taken the tabloids as face value, I mean she was one of those people before right? She had seen the reports of him with those prostitutes and thought then worst of him, something she regretted now she knew who he was. I'm glad that I can make you happy A small smile creased her features then, her eyes travelling over his features, god if this man only knew just how happy he did indeed make her, how comforted and cared for she felt by him, words never truly did express how much he did bring to her life. " You do Miles, more than I'll ever truly be able to tell you…" her tone was soft then perhaps hoping that he would at least recognise the sincerity in her words , gazing down at the whiskey in her glass she tipped it back finishing the rest of in one more mouthful before pushing it away. While you contact your father She grimaced at the thought of it, she didn't truly want to , she was dreading it she could only imagine how that would go, she wanted to put it off, leave it for another day but she had left it long enough, gazing down to his phone as he left it there watching as he wondered of she peered at the menu, she had no idea what she fancied, her mind was so anxious with everything it truly didn't make her want to eat, but she hadn't eaten much all day so she knew she had to, finding a Chinese please she clicked it and peered over the menu seeing some Ramen options she clicked one she liked hearing the faint noise from the TV behind she looked over her shoulder watching the news headlines coming up across the screen she felt the pit of her stomach tense , she hoped to god they wasn't on there, that would surely
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mean everyone knew then. " I don't know if I even want to know…" she said honestly, pushing his phone back towards him. " I choose Chinese. I hope that's okay? " She of course didn't want to get something if he didn't want it, watching him lean against that counter before his arm tentatively came around her waist she sighed instantly stepping into him, her head pressed against the crook of his neck simply breathing him in, one arm wrapping around his waist simply taking a moment to just relax against him, to ground herself, to try and be calm before her phone call with her father she would have shortly, she stood like this for a moment taking whatever comfort he decided to give before finally pulling away. " Let me go call him, get it out of the way…" she said a little nervously before she finally turned away to head back into the lounge where her phone was.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 09:58 AM
“Chinese sounds fine with me… I’ll get it ordered then.” He said gently, holding her as long as she would let him. As much as Miles enjoyed his fine dining restaurants and the food there, he wasn’t actually above take out. Sometimes that was the best way to get those fine dining cuisine without having to leave the penthouse. Sighing gently he straightened up when she pulled away, informing him that she’d go contact her father. Miles just nodded his head and took his phone. He scanned through the different options before ordering the same as her. On such a stormy night where the outdoors were rainy, slicked and dark and foreboding, a hot bowl of ramen did sound pretty comforting. It wouldn’t take him long to get it ordered, putting the order in and then ringing the lobby attendant downstairs. There was always one available downstairs in buildings like this, so he just held the phone to his ear and waited until the reception desk answered. “Reception, Jordan speaking.” It was a young man’s voice, likely similar in age to Thomas from the sound of it. “Good evening Jordan. This is the Penthouse, I have a food delivery on it’s way.” Miles said in that business like tone he tended to take with those he spoke with on the phone or in meetings or in any other professional setting in or outside of work. “Please be sure to check their ID at the door. My security detail can inform you of the updated black list if necessary.” “Of course. I’ll send them up as soon as they’re verified sir. Anything else?” “No, thank you.” With that out of the way, and a good half hour or so until it would arrive, Miles made his way back towards the lounge area to where Larisa would be getting her phone to call her father. He watched her in silence before taking a seat on that sofa in the same manner he had before. He slouched a little and made sure that the television was turned very low to nearly muted. Miles couldn’t even hear the reporter as they rattled off different sports teams and h
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ow they were doing in the championship currently. Not like he really cared; Miles didn’t mind sports, but it wasn’t his favorite thing to watch. So instead he kept his attention on the woman in front of him, watching her intently to see how she was doing. If she needed anything from him, or if she just wanted him to leave her be for now while she tried to come up with how she was going to go about this difficult and uncomfortable conversation. The one thing that brought him comfort was what she had said before. That Alessandro wasn’t one to believe the tabloids and that at least brought Miles some peace of mind. The last thing he had wanted to do was to offend the older gentleman, the person that meant so much to Larisa. Whether Larisa remained standing so she could move or pace, or if she wanted to sit on the couch or in his arms, Miles didn’t care. He just gave her a weak smile, ensuring that he knew he was there if she needed him. How he could support her, he wasn’t sure. He wanted to do everything he could, but he didn’t even really know where to start. So after a moment or two to think about it, he responded as simply as he could. “I’m right here if you need anything Larisa… Anything at all.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 10:22 AM
Larisa made it to that couch plonking her self down she reached for her phone, opening it she went to her fathers hesitating for a moment, god how was she even going to do this? She didn't even know where to begin, she knew he would be furious, she knew he wouldn't be happy…but she had to try, she had to try and make him understand who Miles was, not the millionaire businessman who was a opposition to him, that was only a small part of the man, that wasn't who made him him . She felt the couch move her eyes diverting from that phone to peer towards him, she didn't move from where she was, she didn't know how this was going to go, his words brought a small smile to her face reaching over she took his hand giving it a small squeeze. " Just being here is enough…" she said honestly, releasing his hand she took a deep breath before finally pressing dial, her heart was racing so incredibly fast she could feel the pulse in her neck, before the thick deep Italian accent came on the phone, and the instant he answered it seemed he had a lot he needed to say almost instantly, she winced to hear his shout down the phone her eyes closing almost instantly taking another deep breath trying to keep herself under control for the conversation she was about to have. " Hello padre " she said almost in a sarcastic manner seeing how the man had shouted at her for a solid minute since he had answered the phone sitting back on that couch her brows furrowing as her hand rubbed idly across her brow as it continued his deep voice could probably be heard a little but perhaps not the words so easily. " Are you going to stop so you can at least hear what I have to say?.." she asked carefully, groaning audibly however as he clearly paid no mind to what she just said, her head tipping back on the couch closing her eyes as her hand rolled down to pinch the bridge of her nose to hear him continue to berate her on the phone. " I'm fully aware of All that… yes I know what has been rep
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orted before….No that's not what I'm saying!….no…because it didn't Happen ... .Tabloids lie dad. You should know that it isn't like you haven't dealt with bad press before!...No!...Papà I am not doing this to get back at you for that!....You really think I'm that petty?!......Papà if you J…." she groaned again her frustration clearly getting the better of her unable to sit still any longer she jumped of that couch already pacing with her head tilted a little back with clear agitation.
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" Will you stop for one second please? ." she grumbled down the phone shaking her head furiously. "Of course he knows ... .i didn't exactly want anyone to see that without me talking to you all first…yes i'm aware of that…well I didn't expect to be recorded now did i?...no i don't think it was right…don't you think i feel bad enough about that? I know it hurt him i see him, i know …i never meant for it to come out like this how many more times " she grumbled her hand coming over her face before she audibly gasped that hand flying of her face. " Of course it was!...anything we have done has been fully consensual between both of us ... .yes I wanted it!....Papà please I don't need you berating me for my taste in men , I'm old enough to manage that by myself now ….' She grumbled her hand going to the top of her head then her pacing was continuing that frustration only bubbling to the surface more before she practically growled. " You know I am sick to death of always trying to make everyone else happy!,doing things to make sure I don't upset anyone, going out of my way to ensure everyone has what they want, what about me? Don't I deserve to be happy? Don't I deserve to put myself first? " she practically shouted that anger no longer being partially contained it seemed . " I don't care what the tabloids say! They are a bunch of good for nothing nobodies who go out of their way to print whatever they think will make the most money, they don't care about looking for the facts as long as their wallet gets a bit fatter at the end of it! I know him, I've got to know him and he isn't the man they say he is! And I don't care what they or you or what anyone else thinks about it! " she sighed heavily then relieved at least to finally get silence on the other end of the phone so she could calm down at least enough to carry on. " Look i'm not expecting you to jump for joy right now, I'm not expecting you to even like my decision, but I want you to at least respect
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it, because this is my choice, my life, and for once in my life I'm putting myself first, and this is what I want, can you at least do that? For me please Papà? " Her shoulders slumped a little then her head dipping down as one arm pulled around herself. " I understand ... .yes, I'll come round in the week…I'll let you know when…." She said before the phone was promptly hung up by him she held the phone at her ear still for a moment more before finally pulling it away gazing down at the blank screen before allowing her arm to hang at her side. " In case you were wondering, it really went really…" She said that sarcasm was clear to be heard in her tone of voice before she made her way back over to that couch tossing the phone down on the plush seating before allowing herself to plop onto it as well, tipping her head back and closing her eyes…it seemed they were getting hit by every direction and she could only imagine what tomorrow would bring. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 11:12 AM
Miles held her hand for as long as she needed him to, only releasing it when she seemed to be ready to make that difficult phone call. He watched her fingers slip from his and he left his hand on his knee just in case she needed a refresher. If all she wanted him to do was to be there, then he would sit quietly and wait for the phone call to end. Almost immediately he started to regret that decision. The shouting of the deep Italian male voice that came from her phone was enough to even make Miles wince at the sound. Still he sat there in silence, giving a gentle nod here and there to try and encourage Larisa. To try and make sure she knew she wasn’t alone. He wouldn’t go anywhere unless she instructed it or wished it of him. Even though he was thinking another drink might have to happen in order to get through the rough call. ”I’m fully aware of All that… yes I know what has been reported before…” That didn’t take long… Miles thought disheartened. It always came up, his past the way the tabloids saw him and thus how the world saw him too. You either saw Miles King as a savvy business man, a take over king with his acquisitions of smaller companies and his handling of his business into the fortune five hundred company it was or you saw him as a womanizing, sleazy horndog which couldn’t have been further from the truth. For the most part at least. He was starting to think that a second drink might be required while he sat here listening to Larisa’s side of the conversation and trying to piece together what her father must be saying about it.
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”Tabloids lie dad. You should know that it isn’t like you haven’t dealt with bad press before!” Miles smiled gently at her. Something about hearing Larisa vehemently defend him against he bad press he’d received over the last half a year or so was refreshing. It gave the man hope and confidence. Perhaps she really did see past all that bad press and really did want to change how the world saw him. If anyone can, I’m sure she can. He thought, keeping to himself as he listened in on the conversation, watching as Larisa got herself up to pace in front of the couch. It was clear she was agitated, and Miles would have liked nothing more than to reach out and hug her, to wrap his arms around her to help her feel less agitated. Less stressed over all of this. ”Of course he knows..” Unfortunately… Miles could only guess who she meant, but his mind immediately went to Connor, and he couldn’t help how his jaw clenched at the thought. Did her father really approve more of Connor than he would of him? Miles wasn’t sure, but he knew for certain that the respect he’d have for the man would dip if it was found out that Mr. Bechtel preferred that lump of a human being over Miles. It wasn’t until she audibly gasped and damn near shouted into the phone that pulled Miles’ attention from the dark thoughts he had regarding Connor and Mr. Bechtel, to Larisa.
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”Of course it was!...anything we have done has been fully consensual between both of us…Yes I wanted it!” Multiple times you did actually. Miles thought, chuckling a little at the idea. Though he did feel a quiet warmth spread through him at how hard she was fighting on his behalf. On how persistent she was with her own father to try and convince him otherwise. Miles knew this part of the conversation had to do with the false claims that Melody had given months ago, about how she had been coerced and raped by Miles, which couldn’t have been further from the truth. Even the memory of hearing about those claims stung, and to know that Larisa’s father believed them too hurt more. It was a past he wanted to escape but no matter how hard he had tried, it seemed that Miles was always going to be branded as this horrible person. This rapist and coercer of women into sleeping with him just because of his pocket book amount. ”I Know him, I’ve gotten to know him and he isn’t the man they say he is! And I don’t care what they or you or what anyone else thinks about it!”
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Miles wanted to stand, to hold her in her pacing just so she knew he was still there. That he appreciated how hard she was fighting for him, but that it was alright if her father couldn’t be convinced. He wouldn’t be the first one and he certainly wouldn’t be the last that believed the tabloids over the truth. The fire that Larisa showed and the determination to win out in the conversation was awe inspiring. Miles had never had someone care like this before, not since his mother. Not even Melody had fought when anything had been brought up against him for anything he had done. Her immediate response had always been the same. ”Well King, what’d you do?” Miles could almost hear those salty words ooze into his memory and he shook his head irritably to try and erase it. He had hated it when Melody would immediately take the side of any and everyone else over him. Now he didn’t care what side she was on. As long as he wasn’t part of it.
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When the conversation on the phone was all said and done and Larisa flopped back onto the couch, Miles wasted no time in leaning himself forward to pull her into him. The sarcastic remark was ignored, he had been sitting right there, it wasn’t like he didn’t know how it all went. He didn’t say a word, merely wrapping his arms around her and pulling her into his chest. As gently as he could, he leaned back where he had been before, hoping to take her with him so they could have a gentle moment without having to worry or think about the conversation that Larisa had just had. Regardless if Miles wanted more details of what her father had said. “I’m proud of you Larisa…” He said gently to her, lightly moving a strand or two out of her face and tucking the damp lock of hair behind her ear. “You were very brave standing up to him like that. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.” There was a quiet sincerity in his voice, knowing how difficult the conversation would be and understanding that she really had put herself out there by defying her father like that. After a minute or two, just to try and relax, Miles cleared his throat just to break the silence between the air and asked a couple questions regarding the conversation. He couldn’t hear the whole thing after all, so he thought it might be a good idea to hear what Mr. Bechtel had said about him. Just so that he could be prepared if Miles ever met the guy. “Since the conversation went… so well… What’s the follow up meeting for?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 12:14 PM
Larisa barely had to sit back in that couch and contemplate the phone call that she just had when she felt Miles arms come out and pull her in, she released a deep sigh leaving her lips as if she was just trying to release all the tension she was feeling right then, just being there against his chest feeling the warmth of him around her was comforting, it made some of that tension go away as he leaned back she went with him, her body instantly curling up against him, her hands pressing into his chest as she took another deep breath relishing in the comfort his arms brought her then. I'm proud of you Larisa Her eyes lifted to look towards him then, feeling his fingers come to tuck some of her damp locks from her face " At least someone is…" she said a little sadly, it upset her to hear the way her father was going on at her, the way he had such a preconception of Miles without truly knowing him, not like she did anyway, the judgement it seems was something they would have to deal with, her smile softened towards his words one hand coming to stroke along his leg lightly. " I can't have him believe all that stuff Miles, i don't want anyone to believe that, I told you…ill make people realise the truth, there see you the way I do " she said in a hopeful tone, she really was intent on doing this, yes her father was angry right now but she hoped at least she could make him see sense, all that's what she hoped would happen anyway. Since the conversation…went so well…what's the following up conversation for She sighed deeply, moving to nestle herself back against him, one hand moving to trail over his chest through that robe, her hand soon pushing underneath the fabric so she could truly feel him needing the comfort of his bare flesh to help settle. " He wants to see me in person over it, discuss it more…I don't see why, its not going to make the slightest bit of difference but maybe it won't be such a bad thing, I can talk to him properly about all this, make
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him sense, hopefully. I don't expect him to be overjoyed straight away, but if I can at least make him see that I am happy that should sway him, I hope anyway…" she said quietly against his chest. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 12:44 PM
”I can’t have him believe all that stuff Miles, I don’t want anyone to believe that, I told you…” “I know… One person at a time though…” Miles said gently, holding her quietly against him and kissing the top of her head. He honestly was impressed at how she had handled herself. It had taken quite a bit of him to keep quiet during the whole exchange. Like an inhumane torture sitting there watching the woman he cared for be berated, shout back and fight, only to appear slightly deflated once it was all said and done. His mind worked, replaying the conversation until he felt her fingers snake in under the fabric of his loosely fitting robe. His skin was nicely soft and dry now, a tingling sensation felt as he registered her hand. It made Miles chuckle softly, his words rolling off his tongue sweetly at her, a purr almost in his voice. “Sono il lupo più fortunato ad avere un agnellino così feroce a difendermi. Chi ha davvero paura del grande e cattivo Agnello.” (I am the luckiest wolf to have such a fierce Little Lamb to defend me. Who's afraid of the big bad Lamb indeed.) He truly did feel that way, that he had somehow found some lucky charm. A fierce defender of himself that Miles didn’t know he needed or wanted. He’d always fought his own fights and he planned to with this as well but it surely felt nice to have someone, anyone in his corner. Miles thought to the last part of what Larisa mentioned, letting out a quiet thought humming sound as he contemplated it. “Do you want me to go with you?” He finally asked, continuing to stroke through her hair and periodically checking the television report to see if anything new had come up while Larisa was on the phone or while they were sitting there. So far it didn’t seem like anything new, which was a relief to Miles. If the story only lasted twenty four hours then it surely wasn’t as bad as it could have been. It wouldn’t be easy going about their lives initially, but if they were utterly and bewilderingly b
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oring, perhaps the press would grow bored or impatient and give up too. It was doubtful, as they could spin a story about a bag in the wind but, it was at least a nice thought. “I don’t have a problem going and meeting your father in person. I don’t think I actually ever have. Despite being in roughly the same business…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 01:04 PM
I know one person at a time though " Well I certainly wasn't planning on taking in everyone at the same time you know…" she teased her fingers casually dragging up and down his chest, not wanting to initiate anything she just simply enjoy the feeling of his skin against her finger tips, those fingertips finding the short hairs on his chest, when his soft whisper came though she chuckled softly against his robe , it was almost laughable to think there was any merit in his words, that he was truly afraid of her and her temperament she was sure if the man truly wanted to he could send this agnellino running for the hillside she was certain of it, she had seen him in business meetings after all, on telephone conversations, he was stern when he needed to be Oh, non credo per un secondo che questo lupo cattivo abbia paura di questo agnellino, non ha intenzione di divorarlo... non ancora comunque(Oh i don't believe for a second this big bad wolf is afraid of this little lamb, she doesn't plan on devouring him...not yet anyway)she whispered back with a small chuckle afterwards. God it was so good to have him here, already she felt that tension she had a moment ago easing so much, he had such a calming effect on her, one she knew she was slowly growing far to used to, one she simply didn't want to be without. Do you want me to go with you? His words caused her eyes to rise from his chest, lifting her head to gaze towards him with a perplexed expression, he wanted to go with her? To see her father? She didn't know why but that thought alone sent her heart into overdrive, to know he wanted to go and see him, to help her with it all, a smile came across her face her hand coming out to stroke along his chin, he may of said more but she barely listened so enthralled with this man before her.
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"il lupo parla molto di quanto sia fortunato ad avere questo agnello, ma lei è quella fortunata (the wolf talks a lot about how lucky he is to have this lamb, but she is the lucky one) she whispered to him before she moved forward, unable to keep the distance anymore. She pressed her lips sweetly to his, her hand moving from his chin to cup his cheek holding him there for only a brief moment before pulling back allowing those lips to linger against his for a moment before truly sitting back. " He won't be happy to see you, ya know that right?..." she said softly, and perhaps a little sadly, she didn't want him to be that way towards him but she knew he would be, and she didn't know if taking him along for the first step was truly the right thing to do. " Nothing would please me more then to take you, but I feel maybe I should go see him first, try to make him see sense, I don't want to take you along and things become ... .heated. I know how he can get, and how protective you are, I think for the first time I should go on my own, try to at least make him see the truth about it all, before you come. I feel that might be the best thing to do first…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 02:23 PM
“I could never be afraid of you il mio Agnellino…” Miles whispered tenderly to her, that soft roll in his voice remaining as she whispered back to him. They were alone in his house, on his couch, and the television was low enough that they certainly didn’t need to whisper but there was something so intimately close about keeping their voices low in volume so that not even the still air could hear them. Like a secret passed between them was too good to let the cushions and coffee table listen in. Miles had asked the question of her knowing that he would be walking towards a firing squad. If the man didn’t hate him before Miles was sure that Mr. Bechtel despised the very air he breathed now. A quiet smile spread over his face as she leaned into him, rewarding the bravery and borderline stupidity of his offer to her with something he could never get enough of. The smile continued, that quiet humming sound reverberating against her lips at the sweetness she gave so freely to him. He knew that she didn’t want more and that was alright with Miles. There was a calmness that had settled between the pair and Miles was enjoying the tranquility of it. When she had settled back down, he found himself chasing her lips for half a moment before he settle back to watch her. ”He won’t be happy to see you, ya know that right?” The laugh came out before he could stop it. A hearty chuckling sound that split his lips and showed those pearly whites that Miles had. After a good solid moment, letting the surprised chuckle settle and quiet himself under her. A kind hand just came to her cheek, stroking it softly while Miles just shook his head at her.
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“If I had a pound for every time I met someone who wasn’t happy to see me, I’m sure I’d be worth billions by now.” He said as kindly as he could. Part of his profession was meeting with companies just to take them over, buy them out and dismantle them in some instances. Miles King wasn’t always the guy you wanted to see when your business was struggling. Though he knew what she meant this time. Of course Mr. Bechtel wouldn’t be pleased to see him. Not just from a business rival stand point but also because he was with Larisa. Miles was very sure the very idea of Larisa writhing beneath him, kissing him, and staying now in his home was not exactly something that Mr. Bechtel was very fond of. “I’ll follow your lead then. Just know I don’t mind catching that heat for you Larisa.” Miles said softly. He wasn’t the kind of man to back down or shy away from something, but Miles understood where Larisa was coming from. She wanted to have the opportunity to speak with her father alone first. While the meeting with her grandfather had gone perfectly, the same could not be said for a meeting with Mr. Bechtel. It was already starting on a sour note, and Miles agreed his presence might just make it worse. “If you feel like you need me, all you need to do is call. Just know I don’t like letting you go alone… I allow it because I trust you to know what you’re doing, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it.” Miles clarified, settling down against the couch before checking the time. The food should be there any minute and when it did arrive, Miles reluctantly was the one to shift on the couch under her to go and fetch it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 06:40 PM
His laugh was deep and powerful and full of humour, okay maybe it was a little silly her saying that she knew after all not everyone was always pleased to see him, but that didn't mean she didn't want to warn him what he could be walking into, he was gonna have enough to deal with these next few days possibly longer if she could at least not take him to the lions den until hopefully things had calmed down the that's what she was gonna do, if this relationship was going to last like she hoped it would taking him around there would be something she would do regardless, she would jist like there first initial meeting to be on better terms.. " Alright smart ass…" she teased with a chuckle of her own , she guess he had a point.. " Besides you can only be short a few coins before your worth billions now surely? " she teased with a playful grin, the hand that was against his face trailed back down his chest to where his robe was, now slightly open from where she had been playing earlier, her fingers snuck in again pulling that robe open just a bit more so she could toy with his chest lovingly, she honestly felt truly happy to be here with him, he brought a calmness out of her she never thought she'd have, even now when everything seemed to be crashing down around them it didn't seem so bad, not when she had him. I'll follow your lead then, just know I don't mind catching the heat for you Larisa " I know…" she said quietly her hand dipping down to play with that cord around bus midsection, it wasn't that she was trying to do anything, not really, she just found her self being rather fidgety tonight, maybe even though she didn't think they were maybe her nerves were inwardly playing havoc with her, thoughts turned to Connor and how upset and angry he was, what if he did something stupid? What if he hurt himself? That thought caused her chest to ache, s moment of panic rushing through her, should she call him? No you should not she said fiercely back to her self, if
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she had any chance of moving on from this she had to remain strong, she had distanced herself from him it was the only way to get over it and live the life she so desperately wanted. She smiled softly at his last words nodding over to him. " I know, if I need you I will, I'd just rather the first time you guys meet…you know…if you do.." she said a little sheepishly perhaps not wanting to initiate straight away that she saw a future for them, because who knew what could happen but she at least liked to think there would be.." Not be a shouting match between the two of you.." she teased, her eyes peering over to the TV taking in the headlines from the day not noticing them cropping up which at least brought her some comfort before she heard the door go, moving herself of his lap so he could go get the food. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 07:06 PM
The delivery driver had the heavy bags held carefully, canvas made as he handed them to Miles once he had opened the door. Miles had grabbed his wallet from the table where the keys to his home were, the suitcases still lined up at the bottom of the stairs to be put away. He idly sifted through his wallet to find a note that wasn’t incredibly large as a tip for the young man, ending up at a hundred and handing that. There were thanks and pleasantries exchanged before Miles made his way back with the hot soup they’d ordered. Miles had also ordered dumplings as well as rice to go with it all just in case soup wasn’t quite enough. He walked around to the coffee table, having every intention of enjoying dinner on the couch instead of the dining room table across the room. Setting out napkins and the thick plastic bowls that the ramen came in complete with lids so nothing would spill, Miles was careful making sure everything was laid out for the pair of them. ”And tonight as part of our Celebrity Spotlight, we bring our attention to the latest sensation that has hit the social media scene. If you haven’t heard yet, it appears that Heartbreaker Miles King of King’s A&I may have a new lady friend on his arm as of late. It’s been a while since we’ve seen the bachelor with someone consistent on his arm. First spotted outside of Italian restaurant Daphne’s earlier this week sources confirm before this spicy and swoon worthy video popped up all over Twitter and Instagram.” Miles felt his blood run cold for a moment, looking over at the lovely black haired anchor woman on the screen. He had just enough time to turn to her attention before the screen changed and clearly a cell phone video of Miles and Larisa dancing came up on screen. He all but froze, watching himself in his black and red tuxedo perfectly matched to Larisa in her gorgeous crimson gown. The pair on the screen turned and looked as if they were floating on the floor. One thing that Miles could see above els
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e, was the joy not just on Larisa’s face but on his own. He genuinely looked carefree and content spinning his Larisa out before pulling her elegantly back against him again. As the video stopped and the anchor woman came back on screen she continued speaking about the charity gala now, how much money had been raised and where the funds would be allocated for the following year. Miles waited to see if they would name Larisa, mention who she was but it seemed that someone hadn’t come forward yet to inform the media just who she was. It gave him a little bit of ease, knowing that she had her identity still, that her family wouldn’t be hounded by the press quite yet since they were still piecing together who Larisa was. When they find out, it’ll be a whole other kind of circus I’m sure… Miles thought miserably, though he gave a small smile to Larisa on his couch, his arms folded over his open chest. “You really are a wonderful dancer Agnellino…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 07:25 PM
When Miles left Larisa reached for her phone, opening it back up again, she had a few messages from friends she had no problem messaging back to answer their questions, they were the easy ones to deal with after all. If she was honest not many of them were All that keen on Connor anyway Should of taken that as a warning Larisa She grumbled to herself, sighing a little she opened one of them up reading the message her good friend Roxy had wrote to her causing her to chuckle a little to herself shaking her head before she started writing up a reply to her , that was until the TV distracted. And now tonight on celebrity spotlight, we bring our attention to the latest sensation that has hit our social media screens. If you hadn't heard it yet, it appears the heartbreaker Miles King The second she heard his name her eyes came up instantly to that TV screen seeing the dark haired reported on the screen the phone in her hand was all but forgotten placing it back down on the couch as she listened intently to what she was saying, before the video emerged, she held her breath to watch them come across the TV screen like that, it was almost a surreal moment seeing them dancing together, though to watch their faces, how happy and content they appeared to be together it just warmed her heart more than anything, sure things were not going to be easy for them, but she didn't regret sharing that moment with him, and seeing the happiness displayed on his own face during that moment she hoped he didn't do. The video soon vanished and the reporter was back discussing more about the Gala and how it went, how much money it had raised and she felt a sense of pride for how well it did, peeking over to Miles she saw him leaning against that counter that small smile on his face before his words hit her ears, she smiled a little sheepishly, a warmth coming to her cheeks before she pulled her self of that couch to head into the kitchen to help him if he needed it. " I'm only as go
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od as my partner il mio lupo…" she teased stepping into him she wrapped her arms around his waist, perhaps trying to bring him a little comfort she wasn't sure how he felt about seeing them all over the TV like that, whilst a part of her wasn't particularly bothered another part of her was knowing the media frenzy this was going to cause for them two. " e il mio compagno sembra essere estremamente talentuoso e sexy, un agnellino così fortunato che sono…"and my partner happens to be extremely talented, and sexy, such a lucky little lamb i am… She purred up to him leaning up on her toes to capture his lips only briefly before pulling back. " You okay?..." she asked wondering what his thoughts were on all this. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 07:49 PM
Miles was just getting everything set out for the pair of them. It looked like everything had been delivered, and chopsticks were even included in the bag for utensils for the pair. Not that Larisa would have to use them if she didn’t want to. His gaze was distracted though as she came over, hearing her but not really paying attention. He was worried about the media finding out who Larisa was. Her name specifically. Not that he cared necessarily about his company’s involvement but he knew that this kind of press while somewhat positive with tonight’s broadcast wouldn’t spin well going forward if that information was leaked out. For starters the Bechtel family business was a direct competitor to King’s A&I. It’d be difficult to explain away the reasoning for their daughter to be in bed with their enemy after all. ”I’m only as good as my partner il mio lupo…” Her words reached him as she got closer, his arm lifting so she could easily wrap her arms around his midsection. He loved how much she wanted to be close to him. Wanted him near to her. Always seemed to be touching his skin at every chance she got. He chuckled a little listening to her complement him, shaking his head and returning that kiss with a vengeance. As if she was going to get away with just a small peck against him. His hand came around the back of her head threading into her hair for just a moment to hold her head back so she was forced to look up at him. It wasn’t painful, at least Miles hadn’t meant for it to be, before he leaned in and returned her kiss with one of demanding passion. He loved her dancing, but her mouth tasted so much sweeter than her twirling and gliding on the dance floor could ever satisfy. When he pulled back, he grinned at her, before going back to the food that he had purchased. ”You okay?” “I’m fine…” He lied. It was clear he wasn’t, despite the passion he put behind that kiss he gave her. While his body said yes his eyes held that hesitation and pause that was plag
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uing him. Miles was thinking a thousand miles per hour, trying to come up with any and every scenario for what could happen with the two of them in the coming days, or weeks or longer. However long this lasted between them. But he also didn’t want to worry her, didn’t want her to stress over things that even he couldn’t control. So instead, Miles slid over one of the bowls of ramen and a small container of rice. He took a spoon and chopsticks to his own, eating some of the noodles and broth quietly. Just hoping she wouldn’t pry further. Inwardly, he was worried. He just wanted her to have peace even if it wasn’t with him. His heart ached at that prospect, and Miles realized then that he didn’t want to be without her. It was painful to think about and even harder to swallow. So he vowed there, over take out Chinese food, that he would do everything in his power to prevent her desire to leave him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 08:03 PM
If she thought the simple peck was all she was going to get she was wrong, she felt his fingers thread through her hair which was now almost dry those fingers clutching the strands before he tipped her head back angling it so she had no choice but to look at him before his lips came to find hers once more, she couldn't prevent the groan that entered his mouth, her hands clutching at his robe to keep him close as she returned the kiss he so eagerly gave him feeling her body melt into his passionate kiss so much that when he did pull away she almost demanded he keep going, wanted so much more then that but she didn't, there was food there after all and smelling it from where she stood made her realise how hungry she truly was. I'm fine… He had responded but she could see the anxiousness behind his gaze, even hear it in his tone the man was not fine, she opened her mouth to ask him more, to perhaps push him to talk to her but she decided against it, instead she reached for the pair of chopsticks and the Ramen he had slipped her way as well as a spoon carefully leaning against the counter she peered towards the TV noticing it had changed now and they were no longer discussing the two of them, other celebrities were on the screen now dipping her spoon on she took a mouthful of the soup, it tasted fantastic and for a moment she simply enjoyed the food she was eating, standing silently beside him, she had so many things she wanted to ask him, she knew they had so many things they had to discuss but she didn't have the heart to do it right now, she just wanted to enjoy the evening with him, relish in each others company before tomorrow. She really had no idea how it would go, how the staff might respond to her, to him. Would they treat her any differently? Would they see her as someone like Melody who was just out to hurt him? She hoped not…she didn't want anyone to think she was even remotely a little bit like her, but she could understand why people might hav
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e reservations. " Come on, let's go sit in there yeah? Try and relax a bit before tomorrow…" she said softly wanting him to at least try and do that, she knew his day was going to be a lot more stressful than her own, knew he would deal with more than she would , but she hoped at least he knew she would be there, right outside his office door at her desk, You have to be professional at work Larisa She told herself, god how was she even going to manage that? When even now standing this close to him she wanted to rip her gown of and jump up on that counter he took her last time, the thought of it made he chuckle a little to herself @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 08:37 PM
His mind swam with different possibilities, only broken by Larisa’s suggestion to sit down instead of stand at his counter. Miles just nodded silently, his eyes glancing at the island counter and a smile creasing his face. As much as he liked the idea of having ramen for dinner and Chinese take out, he couldn’t help the thought that ran through his mind as his dark eyes were pulled from the ebony marble slab in front of him. I’d much rather have lamb… Carefully, he took his bowl with him, setting it down on the coffee table as they came around the side of the couch and sat down. Miles turned his head and he flicked the same switch on the wall that he had done before, the fireplace lighting and glowing a soft amber in the room. It wasn’t that he was cold, but Miles wanted the ambiance. The whole time Miles would drink some of the broth and eat the noodles and meat slices that came with the ramen bowl he’d ordered. He was careful and even though it was take out he still had manners to adhere to. It wasn’t until he’d gotten halfway through that he slid the bowl away, requiring a breather of the dinner she’d chosen. Despite not looking it, it was actually quite a filling meal, so Miles ended up leaning back into the couch. His arms went behind his head comfortably and his robe opened from his chest down. The tie around his midsection was barely holding on, not really closing anything as he sat there. One leg crossed the other so his ankle could hang off his thigh and Miles just sighed pleasantly as he looked at the remainder of the news program. Nothing else seemed to strike his interest, so he ended up zoning out a little, thinking of the next day. He wondered how they would get to the office and Miles had come to the conclusion that there was no two ways about it. They had to go in separately tomorrow so that it at least didn’t appear that he had chosen some favorite in the office. Stretching a little and taking a breath, Miles turned his head to her smi
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ling gently at her. “You’ll take the Ferrari tomorrow. I haven’t driven it in a while, so if anyone sees you in it they won’t immediately think it’s mine. The Aston unfortunately is a little flashy, and you can’t arrive with me in the Bentley… it’d draw too much attention…” He explained as gently as he could. After she would have had her fill, he just motioned with his head for her to lean and cuddle into him. He wanted her touch, her body and everything about her close to him. Miles would have liked nothing more than to enjoy the evening’s peace with Larisa wrapped in his arms. Even the thought of it brought a softer smile to his face. Besides that he got a good image of Larisa behind the wheel of the Ferrari he had parked downstairs in the locked parking garage. He couldn’t get the image out of his head; She’d look damn sexy in a convertible. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Mar-23 09:54 PM
Larisa gathered up the bits she needed making her way carefully into the lounge, last thing she wanted was to spill any of this over his expensive furniture! She didn't know how that would go down, first night there and she was already ruining the place, her legs came up to fold beneath her so she was sitting almost sideways on the couch the bowl of Ramen perched on her lap grateful that it wasn't to hot as she started to eat beside him in silence, her mind was whizzing with what come of the next few days, how they would even approach this, they hadn't really discussed it much, she wondered if she should, she also had no idea what be wanted to do with their living arrangement…she was sure he wouldn't want her there permanently plus if they were trying to keep things on the low right now her leaving his house every day certain wouldn't convince people that's what they were doing! She sighed a little at her thoughts deciding to leave them there for now, they had time to talk about everything right now she just wanted to enjoy the food and enjoy the company of the man beside her, she was just placing another spoonful of Ramen in when his words caught her, she gazed towards him a grin pulling up on her face as he suggested she take the ferrari. " You're gonna let me lose with that speed Junkie Miles? " she teased eating one more before deciding that she to had enough for now placing the food down on the counter. " I'm only teasing, I promise I'll be sensible, that's the last thing we need is me getting pulled over in that thing I'm sure it will go down a storm with the tabloids…" grabbing a napkin she dabbed her face before she watched him welcoming her into his arms, she certainly wouldn't say no to that, shifting her body she came over snuggling instantly down against his body one hand gently running along his bare chest now the robe was opened more, she closed her eyes not caring much for what was on the TV just wanting to enjoy this moment with him before the
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carnage would come tomorrow. " Are you going to leave before me in the morning?..." she asked assuming they wouldn't leave together as they would probably like just as suspicious as them going in the Bentley. " And do you want me to park in your spot? Or anywhere there? Just want to do whatever you think will be easiest…" she whispered turning her hand to place a small kiss onto his neck her nose running along the length of it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 27-Mar-23 11:36 PM
”You’re gonna let me loose with that speed junkie Miles?” Hmm.. On second thought… Miles began in his head, only to turn to her and hear her immediately back track. He assumed she was kidding and the soft smile on his face confirmed that. When she confirmed she would drive sensibly he just nodded his appreciation. “Just keep it under 120…” Miles chuckled at her, referring to the speed of the car. The damn thing had some giddy up in it. It wasn’t the Lamborghini, but it certainly wasn’t a slouch. Even still, he liked the image of her driving that vehicle of his best, so that would be the one she’d get the keys for. At least for now until her Jaguar could be obtained. He took in a deep breath, knowing that was the best option for her and then feeling her snuggle in close to him. Miles enjoyed the fact that she always seemed ready and eager to be close to him. Ever since that first hug they’d shared in his office, he really couldn’t get enough of her. Not just in a sexual way either. He felt like he was slipping and stumbling around in the dark but when she came into his arms it just felt like the world brightened and he was able to find solid ground. ”Are you going to leave before me in the morning?” That was a good thought, something Miles hadn’t considered yet. When she came up and kissed at his neck, he let his arms come down to hold her gently while he contemplated the best course of action. After a moment he tilted his head down so he could look at her a little easier.
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“We can leave at the same time. I’ll have Thomas drive me in, you can park in my space at the office. Thomas parks elsewhere or runs errands for me so the Bentley is rarely there all day… so that should be fine.” He responded, thinking perhaps that wouldn’t be too suspicious or too out of the ordinary. And that way she had a designated parking space to park the car. Which was his anyway so it did make sense. He wasn’t exactly going to call a tow truck for his own car parked in his space. “I’ll have you leave first in the Ferrari, and then Thomas and I will leave afterwards, likely just a few minutes behind. That should be good enough.” He concluded, letting his hand run up and down her back softly enjoying the sensation of how her back curved under the robe she wore. As odd as it was to try and figure out the logistics of their new morning routines, this felt almost normal. Discussing when each other would leave, which car they’d take, where they’d park. It seemed like a lot at first, but after a moment or two Miles realized that it felt very domestic in a way. Like he was just planning his day around his partner and their just as busy schedule.
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“Larisa…” Miles said softly, his heart beginning to pound in his chest at the thought that had run through his head. He had been wrestling with it since it became public, and if he was honest with himself probably before then. But he hadn’t had the nerve or the courage to voice it. Now his hand had been forced and he needed to figure out what to say regarding the subject. And the best way that Miles thought to approach it, was to just have a discussion with Larisa about it. “What are we?” he started, letting the question hang for a moment as he tilted his head back to stare at the ceiling above the television for a moment. “I mean… I am still your boss, you’re still my personal assistant.. That hasn’t changed… but that feels inadequate. I’ve been trying to come up with the best way to describe what exactly we ware and everything I think of just doesn’t… fit…” He explained making a tsking sound and sighing irritably at his inability to define what exactly they were. Especially after only a week and with the world it seems wanting to know. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Mar-23 05:13 AM
just keep it under 120 She chuckled at his statement, her eyes glinting mischievously, she couldn't help feel a little proud that he was happy to let her take the Ferrari, a car she was sure he was fond of, he wouldn't have it if he wasn't right? Even with all the teasing she did she most certainly would take care of ir, though she would be lying if it wasn't tempting to rev it down those long stretch of roads, the thought had her grinning, resisting the urge to tell him so. She listened as he explained what he wanted to do in the morning nodding softly as she laid against his chest, her fingers pushing up his chest to toy with those short hairs again, her head was nestled against him, it felt so nice being here with him, it felt right somehow the thought of leaving the safety of his arms and being on her simply didn't sit right with her, it wasn't something she really thought she wanted, having dinner with him, staying with him tonight talking about their work schedule in the morning, it all felt right, felt like she found somewhere she belonged. "Okay we can do that, you might have to give me a quick run down on the Ferrari before I take it out on a spin , Ferrari are not something I am used to…" she teased with a grin, all though she didn't lift her head instead enjoying the feeling of his hand running up and down her back in such a loving way, she closed her eyes simply enjoying the warmth of him. Larisa? Only when he spoke did she lift her head up from that comfortable spot on his chest " Yes Miles? " she said carefully, she could see the frustration on his face but not frustration that indicated he was annoyed or angry, more that he simply didn't know what he wanted to say or even now to say it, she kept her eyes focused on him even when he looked away. " What are we?* That question hung in the air for a moment, what were they? That was something she had been asking her self the last few days to, what were they? Officially? Were they anythi
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ng at all? He sure felt like they were, she liked him a lot she most certainly saw themselves as more than just her boss and her his PA. So much more than that. " Well, you are still my boss and I am still your personal assistant when we are at work, after that we are Miles and Larisa…" she said simply shrugging her shoulders a bit towards him. " Two people who are still learning about one another and seeing where this….relationship could go " she didn't even know if that was the right term for what it was, but it felt better then simply looking at themselves like colleagues. " I like you a lot, and I don't want to go back to just being Mr King and Mrs Bechtel, this weekend has at least solidified to me how much I do like you, how much I want to see where this could go..I don't know how you want to label it Miles, or how you want to approach this. I don't know the best way to go about it, what to say to the press… What do you think? How do you want to go about this? " she asked, her eyes never faltering from his face trying to gage what he might be thinking. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Mar-23 06:47 AM
Miles was waiting for whatever answer to his question she might come up with. He was hoping there was something she might prefer, some kind of label they could use if they ever needed to make a statement. For the moment it felt too soon to label them as anything. Friends? Perhaps. More like friends with benefits, which Miles just felt like he might as well call them fuck buddies at that point. That particular label didn’t sit well with him at all. Colleagues? While true didn’t feel like enough. Partners? That was closer, though it felt more business like than anything else. ”Well, you are still my boss and I am still your personal assistant when we are at work, after that we are Miles and Larisa…” Miles just sat there and blinked at the simplicity of it. Was that alright? Was he just overthinking it? It wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility for Miles, sometimes he did just over analyze things and missed the forest for the trees. But listening to how simple Larisa made it sound, he just let the idea wash over him.
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”Two people who are still learning about one another and seeing where this… relationship could go.” The R word. For a moment Miles nearly corrected her. He didn’t do relationships, they only ended in pain for him. They always had. A casual fuck here and there or something was one thing but a relationship involved so much more effort. So much more care and attention. The last time he’d gone through that was with Melody. He’d poured his heart and soul into the pair of them only for it to crash and burn in spectacular flames. So he’d sworn off the idea of ever getting into a relationship again. However, when Larisa said it he paused. Almost like that was the better word he had been searching for before and just hadn’t had the courage to say it himself. As she continued to talk about the pair of them, and how detailing how much she actually liked him as more than just her employer or a colleague, Miles just remained silent. Intrigued and wrapped up in her words. It wasn’t that what she was saying was overtly incorrect or that they scared him at all, it was more that he didn’t want to miss a detail of what she said.
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“I like you a lot too Larisa…” He said slowly, unsure of himself in the quiet way he responded to her. It wasn’t that he didn’t like her, it had just been a long time since he’d allowed himself to have feelings for another person. It was shaky territory, and she’d have to be patient with him on this. “I suppose I was asking more if we had to make a statement to the press for any reason and they were to ask. We don’t need to figure it out now, or…ever…if we never need to make a statement come to think of it.” He replied, really liking the idea of not having to discuss anything with the press if he could help it. After a moment to contemplate what she said he just gave a quiet nod as if confirming within his own head what his thoughts had discussed. “I think… we can just be Miles and Larisa for now… Is that okay?” Truthfully, he was concerned. He didn’t want to rush into something only to be taken for a ride and hurt again. Miles trusted that Larisa wouldn’t purposefully do that, but he couldn’t help wanting to be cautious anyway. It would take time for him to let every wall he had built up down, though she was making a good effort at it. With the warmth of the fire in the fireplace and the full stomachs the pair of them now had, it was becoming increasingly hard for Miles at least to keep his eyes open. He kept his arms around her gently, almost ready and wanting to just let the pair of them sleep on that couch, though with the gentle rolling thunder from outside as the storm began to pass away from them Miles knew it was probably better to sleep in a bed then on the couch.
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“I think I’ve had enough thinking for one day…” He said gently to her, a quiet playful chuckle on his words. There would be plenty of thinking and contemplating and finding of solutions in the morning. For now, figuring out sleeping arrangements for the night and going forward for a while was necessary. At least for Miles, he knew exactly where he’d prefer Larisa to sleep. In his arms on that large king sized bed he had in his room. However he wasn’t going to force her nor assume that after today she wanted to be with anyone. It had been an overwhelming day, and sometimes solitude was helpful. “We can put your things in one of the guest rooms if you’d like. And you’re welcome to have that if you want your own space and privacy.” He began quietly, continuing to rub her back as if he was letting her know that it was still raining outside. Like this information was just basic if she needed it. “You can sleep wherever you’re comfortable though.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Mar-23 07:25 AM
I like you a lot to Larisa She smiled warmly at his response, it was just nice to hear his feelings, to hear him return his care and attention for her, it meant a lot to her, he meant a lot to her, she could still hear the distant rumbling of thunder in the background from where they sat the small patter of rain against the window pane in the lounge they were sat in, just not as loud as it would of been had the TV not been on, even though the TV wasn't loud it still cancelled out some of the rain noise she could hear. " We don't need to tell them anything, why should we? Just leave it as it is, if things get even more pressing then it is now then we can talk to them, it isn't necessary right now …" she said and she truly didn't believe it was, besides she was reluctant to even see them, they would probably just spin it all around and turn it into something it wasn't anyway. I think for now we can just be Miles and Larisa….is that okay? She gazed at his face at his words, she knew why he suggested that, knew that he wouldn't want to rush things, and she didn't neither if truth be told, but somehow hearing him say he just wanted to be them right now, not wanting to solidify themselves to anything else, it hurt her a little I don't do relationships Larisa Those words strung in her head once again, yet this weekend felt like maybe he had changed his mind, there discussion in the pool she thought maybe they were heading for something a little more concrete, but hearing him say that just showed her he certainly wasn't ready, and she wondered if he ever would be. She smiled how ever not wanting him to know it had gotten to her before she nodded. " Yeah….Miles and Larisa sounds fine for now " she responded, her hand continuing their gentle strokes along his leg, not wanting him to know she was bothered by what he said. "I think I've had enough thinking for the day" " You and me both…" she responded before her eyes turned to look towards the windo
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w watching the rain coming down against the glass. It was comforting, and nice…she just wanted to snuggle up against him and listen to the rain, she thought maybe he did too…until he spoke once more.. ."We can set up your stuff in the guest bedroom if you like, your welcome to have that if you want your own space and privacy" Her brows furrowed a bit at that statement, was he suggesting he wanted her to sleep in there? He hadn't said he wanted her in his room, and maybe that was his subtle way of telling her he didn't want her in his room tonight, was he mistaken? She wasn't sure…but with their conversation just now and with him stating he didn't want more right now, she figured maybe that's what he meant. " Yeah ...Yeah I can do that…" she said she knew where one of the rooms were she had been in before, pulling herself from his lap she grasped the robe tying it around herself. " You okay to help me carry my stuff up there? I may as well start getting some things unpacked now, I have to get my work things ready for tomorrow anyway ...." If he didn't want to rush things, then she wouldn't rush things either, he might not want a relationship but Larisa certainly wasn't going to be a woman who warmed his bed when he saw fit, if he wanted her to have a guest room then that's what she would do. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Mar-23 08:03 AM
The way her face turned and how she pulled herself off of his lap, had him wanting to hold onto her tighter. Was it something he said? She had said herself that they would be Miles and Larisa, so he was just agreeing that that was the simpler option for now. Miles didn’t know exactly where this was going but he still wanted to find out, still wanted her around. That he knew for certain. For a moment he just watched her get up, even tightening that robe to hide herself away from him. ”You okay to help me carry my stuff up there? I may as well start getting some things unpacked now, I have to get my work things ready for tomorrow anyway…” “Oh… sure..” Miles said quietly, allowing himself to stand up as well and follow her towards where their bags had been placed. Without really asking her or handing her anything to carry, Miles just picked up her suitcases to bring them upstairs. In his left hand was the one he recognized as the one she’d brought with them to Italy. In his right, was the newest one that held clothes and keepsakes from Connor’s. They weren’t particularly heavy, at least not to Miles so he didn’t mind bringing them upstairs to one of his guest rooms for her.
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As the pair of them neared the door of one of the larger guest rooms he had in his penthouse for her, Miles felt more and more like this was a mistake. That he’d done something to upset her. Pushing the door open, it was a spacious room with a decently sized queen bed, fresh linens and a large walk in closet. Miles rarely went into his guest rooms so even he looked around for a moment at the modern furniture made of dark black stained wood, a light colored silver on the walls and white on the ceiling. There was even a small sitting area next to the large window that overlooked the city with soft billowy white curtains decorating it. He took a moment to admire the room, before turning towards the walk-in closet that the room had, putting her suitcases just on the inside of it for her. I hope this is big enough for her things… I don’t know how much more clothing she has, or if this closet will be big enough for that… He thought, setting the cases down and turning back to look at the room.
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There was a chill that ran down his back, the idea that she would choose instead to stay in here and away from him hurt a little. While he was sure that the bed was comfortable and that she might want her own space and her own privacy while she lived here for however long she wanted to, Miles really just wanted her to be next to him. He wanted her to sleep in his arms like she had in Italy. Part of him chastised him for being selfish and libido driven, as if he wasn’t thinking of her feelings in this. She’d just broken up with her boyfriend of two years, and been removed from her home all on the same day. Of course she’d want to have some time to go over everything, to let everything sink in and make sense to her. But that other part of him was slowly winning out and dissolving his resolve. He wanted her. He wanted her to stay with him, in his bed, in his room. He liked the idea of falling asleep with her snuggled up against him and her gentle brunette waves crashing out over the pillows when they woke up. It took a moment, before Miles finally seemed to make up his mind. She could leave her things in here, and have her own space to work or sleep or change. Mostly because he wasn’t ready to share his own closet; it was too full of his suits and accessories and would need to be rearranged if she were to put her things in there.
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Quietly, Miles moved closer to her, taking her in his arms in a big comforting hug. He put his nose right into her hair and breathed deeply, not caring that some strands were still damp from their shower. On the exhale he spoke without stopping himself. Though to be fair once the request was out he really didn’t mind it being asked. He’d wanted to ask it, but didn’t want to impose on her. He didn’t want to force her if she wanted some time to deal with everything that was going on. Miles wanted to take this slow just so he wasn’t overwhelmed with everything a relationship could bring, but tonight he only had one things on his mind. “Stay with me… please..?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Mar-23 08:21 AM
Oh….sure She smiled warmly towards him trying to hide the displeasure she felt that he would allow her to sleep in that room alone, but she didn't want to ask him to stay with him neither not when he was the one to suggest the guest room, it seemed neither one of them knew how to approach this situation properly which way each of them truly wanted to go, she knew they should take things slow, she had just finished with Connor, he was still unsure after Melody, she knew they both probably needed time to adjust, yet she felt like she had already adjusted, she truly did like him…and if he wanted her to she would stay with him any night he wanted, but she also didn't want to just be larisa to him, and she certainly didn't want to be someone he wanted company from but wasn't willing to commit to….she was also worried about getting hurt, worried she would invest feelings into a man who never wanted a true commitment. She shook her head a little at her thoughts watching him grasp the two suitcases she would of offered to carry one but he seemed happy to do that for her, she followed him carefully up the stairs, that guest one nearing and she really didn't want to go in there she didn't want to stay in that empty room alone not when she knew he was here, not when she knew how nice it was to sleep in his arms. " Thank you…" she said quietly as he put the suitcases in the wardrobe, she knew she had to sort them out, in fact she was going to before suddenly she watched him close the distance between them, her eyes looked up to him as he came to her wrapping those strong arms around her, she closed her eyes sinking into his embrace her hands pressed against his bare chest, feeling the warmth of it beneath her finger tips nestling into his chest more to take in that glorious scent of his. Stay with me….please? " come potrei dirti di no Lupo mio..."How could i say no to you my wolfshe said against his chest, turning herself round to press a soft kiss to his fle
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sh, her hands finally moving to wrap around him, she didn't know what was going to happen between them, if anything more serious would but right now she didn't care, all she wanted to do was fall into bed with this man again, and forget about everything else. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Mar-23 09:03 AM
Miles smiled brightly at her answer. She didn’t sound like she was feeling forced to stay with him, and certainly she had the ability to tell him no if that was what she wanted and he would respect that of course. Did she know that though? The thought struck him like the lightning that flashed outside the window and he realized perhaps she didn’t know. Perhaps she just was assuming that she had to say yes because that’s what Connor had expected. So Miles would expect it too. That’s not true.. He thought, closing his eyes and sighing comfortably into her hair. “I want you to know, you’re always welcome in my bed Larisa. I want you there… but you can tell me no if you don’t want to be there, alright? I just… I don’t want you to think you have to always say yes to me is all.” The words came out quiet in her ear, but all together happy and relaxed. The little kiss she gave to his chest sent a quiet shudder through him, the contact just nice to have more than anything else. His hands held her gently as her own wrapped around him. “This room is yours if you ever want privacy for yourself, but the house is yours too.” Miles continued, pulling back from her so those dark eyes could look over her face. His injured hand came to hold her chin, his thumb over the top edge of it while his index and middle held just underneath it. “You are my guest here, for as long as it takes to keep you safe and for as long as you want to be il mio Agnellino…” The words were tender, wanting to express that she was not a prisoner here. She could be free to do as she pleased, wander the home all she wanted. He wanted her to stay but if she decided one day that she wanted her own place away from him, then he wouldn’t bind her or keep her held against her will. Miles believed in free will, in the ability to do with your life as you saw fit, and keeping her here like some caged bird wasn’t something that he ever wanted to do. “That said…” He continued, that smile turning to a far more playf
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ully sinister grin. “My bed has a strict no clothes policy, that I expect you to adhere to. Think you can handle that?” Miles teased, chuckling a little at her as he recalled the last time they’d slept in his bed. It had been after that wonderful bath before their trip to Italy and by god he adored the fact that he got to wake up to her. Regardless if the alarm that woke him was Caprese bitching about them being late and not arriving in the morning to the Villas like she had wanted them to. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Mar-23 09:22 AM
I want you to know, you're always welcome in my bed Larisa… She smiled tenderly listening to what he had to say her eyes still closed wrapped in the warmth of him, it truly amazed her how safe and cared for she felt around him, a feeling she certainly wasn't used to, but a feeling she could certainly get used to, his scent was intoxicating and the warmth of him was something she found she craved. " I want to stay in there with you Miles, and don't worry, if I want to tell you No ill certainly be able to do that , but the same goes for you to, If you want space I'm more than happy to give it to you if you need it " she responded she to wanted him to know that he had the choice to, if one night he wanted space some time to himself she was more than happy to give it to him to, she wanted both of them comfortable after all. This room is yours of ever you want privacy, but the house is yours to. Her head tilted up when his hand came under her chin to lift her eyes, she gazed at him with clear happiness as he spoke , her chest aching to hear the care in his voice, one of her hands came up to stroke his cheek the softest of smiles coming to her face. " Thank you il mio lupo " she said softly, and she truly meant it, it meant a lot to her to know he just wanted to keep her safe, that he wanted to protect her, it had her heart swelling in her chest with happiness and it showed on her face. That said…. She didn't miss the playful way in which his voice had changed or his expression, as his words hit her ears she laughed brightly, her own expression turning playful. " Is that so?...Well I'm sure I can adhere to your strict rules…do I get any special rewards if I do?.." she teased her voice changing to a more sultry tone, those hands coming to roll against his chest toying with those short hairs once again. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Mar-23 09:50 AM
“I can think of a few rewards I can come up with for you…” Miles replied, the tone in his voice dropping to rival the rolling thunder from outside in its gentle playful way. Slow and teasing, he leaned forward so their faces were as close as they could be without touching. The hand on her back that had remained during that hug, pressed in on the curve of her spine wanting nothing more than to hold her tight against not just his chest but his midsection. Holding that pressure against her back, Miles let his fingers gravitate lower playing over the small of her back and then to the dual mounds that made up her rear beneath. A quiet smirk rose on his face, those fingers tightening around one of her cheeks over that robe. Pawing and kneading at her playfully. “Well… perhaps they’d be more rewards for me…” He growled softly against her lips, teasing her with just a hair’s breadth of distance between them. Miles held his ground just long enough to tease her, just enough to make her wonder if he’d actually take what he wanted from her or not before his lips came forward and captured hers. His hand slipped from her chin as he let his tongue swipe over her lips, demanding entrance to her mouth so he could taste more of her. His fingers glided and hovered over her throat for a moment, his thumb stroking at the skin and the arteries that lay along the sides of it before continuing on. With his injured hand on her back and his other firmly grasping at her ass, Miles bent his knees if only to try and lift her up when he stood back up against. He wanted her legs around him, holding him close and bracing against his frame. He wanted to feel her body quiver and surrender to his demands. It was up to her whether or not she would embrace him tightly enough for him to lift her and carry her off like the hunted prey she was to his stalking predator. There was no urgency in his kiss, he would wait and if agreeable to it, which he hoped given the way she was speaking to him, Miles woul
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d simply carry her out of that room and turn down the hallway to the next room down. Where that large master bed was and where they had started earlier that evening before Caprese’s phone call interrupted the pair of them. This time, Miles set her down on her back, releasing that kiss and panting heavily over her body hidden by that robe. Those fingers quietly glided over the robed, lightly touching where her nipples were covered and at the underside of those mounds. He even at one point palmed them both hands, one on each to massage at them and stare devilishly up at her. Through the fabric of the robe Miles found the little pink nubs and pinged them between her thumb and index finger teasingly, rolling the things gently with the assistance of the robe to keep her mostly hidden. Soon they traveled away from her breasts, pulling and gliding along her midsection to that tie around her waist. Meticulous and slow, Miles undid that cloth belt and once undone, he stuck his hands within that robe to feel and play at her delicate skin underneath. “Now.. where were we earlier before I had to take that stupid phone call…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Mar-23 10:26 AM
I can think of a few rewards I can come up with for you…. She grinned wider at his words, those hands pressed firmly to his chest as he lowered himself down his face inches from hers and yet he made no attempt to kiss her, their faces inches apart, there breaths colliding with the sheer closeness of them, those hands moved from his chest rolling up to his collarbone, so desperate to take his lips but she resisted for now anyway, she couldn't move those hands much anymore not with the way he was pressing against her, a shattered breath left her throat to feel his hand gliding down her body to her rear, those strong feelings kneading into her rump, those eyes already growing heavier with need for him. Well perhaps they'd be more rewards for me… " Miles…." She whispered heatedly against his own lips, a beg for him to take her lips almost vibrating from her mouth before he finally gave her what she wanted , his lips came down against hers instantly causing a whimper to leave her lips , she wasted no time in parting her mouth as his tongue gliding across her lips, her own tongue coming out to glide across his twirling and flicking with that pink mound in his mouth, her hands moved up and around his neck when she felt his body bend knowing what he was wanting to do, gripping hold of his neck she pulled her body up to assist him, those legs instantly coming to wrap around his waist to support herself as much as possible, before he soon moved them out of that guest room and into his bedroom, the sound of the thunder crashing outside could be heard rumbling in the quiet room. She was lowered down onto that bed, his lips breaking from hers causing her to gasp the second he did, her cheeks already flushed, her eyes watched as his hands glided down her body, her chest heaving a little at the gentle way in which his fingers brushed over her body underneath that robe, wishing he would take it of so she could feel those fingers better, watching his hands go to her moun
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ds she pulled that bottom lip between her teeth, her back arching just a small bit as he grasped them, those fingers teasing her nipples which instantly hardened at his teasing. " Mm ... .I can't remember, you will have to remind me…." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Mar-23 11:10 AM
He could hear it a thousand times, and then hear it a thousand times more and Miles couldn’t imagine ever getting over the whimper in her voice when she begged him by saying his name. His fingers were careful almost like he was unwrapping a precious gift on his bed sliding the tie of the robe to each side of her. Like he was parting curtains, Miles pulled open the robe little by little, revealing her in all her beauty and glory. “Hmmm I think I was about here maybe…” He said quietly, his tone a purring roll as his lips fell to just over her newly exposed breasts. The heat of his breath cascaded over her skin to elicit a response from her but he dare not touch her yet. Having far too much fun teasing her. His face moved so that his bottom lip dragged over one of her perked nipples. That pink tongue came out just barely, flicking over the little button there only to tease and torment poor Larisa with the promise that it was there. His eyes watched the pleasure of his touch dance over her face, how her body squirmed and woke up for him and he relished in it. Delighted in seeing how just the smallest movements from him would drive her body wild for him. Another flick over that button before he relented, dropping his lips to encapsulate the space and twirl his tongue around her. While he made a meal of one breast, his hand toyed and enjoyed the other by pinching and massaging the flesh there in his palm and with his fingertips. After a minute or two, Miles lifted off of her making a small popping noise as he mouth released its vacuum seal over her. Chuckling a little, he laid kisses down between her breasts as he made his way to the other to give it the same treatment, his hand moving down her waist while the other took up the first teased mound of flesh to pinch and palm it too. “In retrospect…” he whispered darkly after a second popping sound echoed in the room slightly on it’s way to their ears. “Perhaps I did this part already… so we’re further on… perhaps I wa
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s here when we were so rudely interrupted…” Miles growled playfully, crawling over and on top of her as he brought his lips back to hers. He hummed a satisfied sound against her lips, claiming them for himself and grinning at her. The kiss wasn’t what he meant, his hand tickling down her frame from her breast to fall delicately against the sensitive flesh just before her luscious southern lips. They played and pet at the skin there, and Miles grinned wickedly when he pulled away from her lips, only letting her chase them a moment. He wanted to see her face, watch it flush for him, listen to her whimper as his middle finger slid itself further against the top of her slit. His other fingers would join but it was the middle, the longest of them that would float over her slit with soft stroking motions. "How's this il mio Agnellino." @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Mar-23 12:02 PM
Hmmm ... .I think I was about here maybe… The way his tone came out in such a deep purr had her shuddering in delight, he hadn't touched her and yet she barely needed it, his voice alone was enough to send her body into overdrive, it was dark and lust full and full of promise, which had a small sigh escaped her lips a shattered one at that as his lips graced over her nipple, before his thick muscles of his tongue flicking teasingly over it, her hand coming up to push through his hair stroking through the strands lightly, her body did indeed start squirming with the teasing actions he was giving her, her hand almost grasping his hair tighter to take him closer before he finally relented and his mouth clamped down across her nipple, she gasped the second he did, a small groan leaving her lips to feel his warm wet against her nipple, the way his tongue felt against her perked nipple felt amazing and only made her wanting more. She felt his mouth pop of her nipple, the moisture from his mouth hitting the cooler air in the room causing small tingles to race over her body, before he moved to her other one to give it the same treatment, she groaned into the room her hand pulling through his hair a little more encouraging him to keep touching her the way he was already feeling the warmth building in her lower stomach. In retrospect His heated words pooled over her breast causing another shattered sigh to leave her lips, her eyes were heavy, her cheeks flushed as he finally came up her body, the hand that was in his hair lowered to clutch the back of his neck, before their lips collided again, she groaned hungrily into his mouth her free hand moving to clutch one of his arms, desperately wanting to tug him down against her body to feel him better, his lips weren't there long enough before he was pulling back and she groaned with annoyance almost wanting him to come straight back to her, but instead he gave her something more to focus on, she felt his hand trail d
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own her body those fingers dancing over her skin before he fell between her legs, her mouth parted to feel his finger rolling over those sensitive lips, he would already feel the excitement that was pooling there for him already, her body showing just how much she needed him, a small gasp left her as two fingers started to glide through them, teasing her right now. "Mm... mi piace quando mi tocchi Miles, hai idea di cosa mi fai? dammi di più per favore"Mm...i love it when you touch me Miles, do you have any idea what you do to me? give me more please She spoke heatedly back to him, hoping he obliged her and gave her so much more than he already was. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Mar-23 02:41 PM
“Conosci?” “Do you now?” Miles whispered heatedly at her, that smile playing on his lips while his breath fanned over her neck just under her jaw. His teeth gently scraped against the soft delicate skin of her neck, every so often his lips covering them to plant a pressed kiss along the way. He wanted to mark her again, god he wanted to. The only reason he didn’t? Was because of the office. If she went in covered in purple and angry bite marks, Julia would have his ass. If she didn’t already have her roasting spit warmed up already. So instead he lets his lips press against her and the threat of his teeth tickle at her. Her groans were music to his ears, a quiet rolling sound playing in his throat each time she sang to him. “Sembra che la mia agnellina si diverta quando la tocco molto…” “ It feels like my Little Lamb enjoys it when I touch her very much…” He damn near purred to her, his finger stroking up and down to gather that soft wetness that was pooling for him. For Him. The idea that she was so enthralled because of the softest touch he gave to her, because it was him sent a shudder through his whole being. It made him breathe her in a little deeper and there was no hiding that distinct bulge that pressed against his boxers and lounger pants. Just begging to be released. Not yet… Miles thought, though hating the thought of prolonging his release from the cotton confines of his clothes. Gently that middle digit stroked her sensitive lips, pushing between them to really soak himself in the wet arousal she had. He was careful to pay close attention to each side, stroking up one way and then down the other. Soft and gentle movements, fluid and with just enough pressure to tease her. A dark thought came to his head while he teased her, his lips continuing to plant kisses down her collarbone and traveling back towards her ample bosom. I’m going to fuck the memory of that bastard out of you…
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It was once that thought had come and gone that Miles slipped his finger deep into her warm depths. It was quickly followed by his ring finger, the pair of digits spreading and massaging at her insides. Every so often he would open those dark eyes and look at her with a heat that could burn down the city. She was beautiful, the way she moved and begged him was euphoric. Larisa was his favorite show, and he’d watch every rerun performance there ever was if he got the chance. Miles gave a soft groaning noise feeling himself stiffen against the edge of that bed which wasn’t the most pleasant experience for the man. He wanted desperately to keep playing with her, to pull her into a haze of pleasure but his damn pants were pissing him off and distracting him. “Hold that thought…” He whispered, kissing each of her breasts one at a time tenderly before he brought himself back up. Miles kept working her insides with one hand while pulling at his loungers and boxers with the other to slowly strip down in front of her. The whole time his eyes drank her in, like she was his favorite thing in the entire world and truthfully that might actually be the case. Even if he didn’t quite realize it yet. Once free of the cotton pants and boxers, Miles took hold of himself standing at attention and gave himself a stroke or two in time with his fingers inside her sliding in and out. “Ora, mia agnellina birichina... pregami per questo... quanto vuoi il tuo lupo cattivo…” “Now, my naughty Little Lamb… Beg me for it… How badly do you want your Big Bad Wolf…” Miles grinned down at her, his chest heaving as his thumb quietly pressed against the bundle of nerves between her legs, his other hand holding the base of himself like he was presenting a piece of candy to her that he knew was irresistible. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Mar-23 08:10 PM
Do you now? "Mm non puoi dirlo?'mm you can't tell? she said in a broken tumble of words, already lost in what he was doing, her eyes were closed that mouth parted as she felt his lips moving along her Jaw and to her neck, she felt his teeth delicately scratching the surface and how desperate she was to tell him to mark her, to sink those teeth into it, to wrap his lips around the flesh, god just thinking about it her her squirming right there on that bed, he was intoxicating and god she wanted him so bad. Her breaths spiked as his finger continued that ever growing torturous strokes through her lips, god she wanted more, so much more, she wanted him to put those fingers to better use, the thoughts of him curling them inside her hitting all those sensation spots she had produced another small whimper from her mouth unable to control those sweet sounds she was making him. "Mmm lo fa, perché il mio lupo sa come eccitarmi"Mmm she does, because my wolf knows just how to turn me on shd practically purred to him , a rattled sigh leaving her as his fingers really dove against those lips, her legs spread just a little bit more, practically begging him with ber body language to truly touch her, to have her cry out like she knew he enjoyed, those lips left small heated trails as it cascaded down her body and she felt like every damn inch of her was on fire, did this man truly know the extent of what he did to her? How badly he turned her body into a heated squirming mess, she had partners before Connor, and of course Connor himself but not one of them had ever turned her on like this, even sent her crazy with euphoria , her lust so strong it was almost drowning her. "Miles…'she was on the verge of begging him she just knew she was unable to take that torture anymore before finally she felt his finger enter the warmth of her depths, she gasped to feel him there before it was soon followed by another and a satisfied groan left her to feel those fingers Bury thems
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elves within her body, she felt them moving, twisting and rubbing against her inner walls which her her back arching just a little, another crack of thunder rolled in the room hitting at the same time as a moan left her mouth, a piercing white fluscent light shot across the room illuminating there bodies with it. Hold that thought She shuddered as those lips went across her breasts placing soft delicate kisses to them before he pulled himself up, shd watched with hungry eyes as he started to undress, those eyes following each movement of those cotton pants as they were dragged down his body before he revealed himself to her and she groaned hungrily at the sight of it, fuck he was perfect every last inch of him , and god she wanted him so badly, she wanted him to fuck her into this bed so she could forget everything that had happened today, she could feel her self growing warm that robe hanging loose around her wasn't helping, she moved just enough so she could pull it out from under her tossing it away hearing it hit the floor on the other side of the bed. Her eyes darkened as he toyed with himself, watching the way his hand rolled up and down that thick length in front of her causing her tongue to come out and lick against her lips his words caused another moan to leave her lips watching the show he seemed to be putting on for her "Fanculo Miles, sai quanto ti desidero? Voglio che tu mi scopi così forte che dimentico tutto tranne te, voglio che la mia mente sia consumata da te, solo tu, per favore mio lupo, mostra a questo agnellino cosa sai fare. per favore... dio ho bisogno diFuck Miles, do you know how much i want you? i want you to fuck me so hard i forget everything except for you, i want my mind to be consumed by you, only you, please my wolf, show this little lamb what you can do. please...god i need you she spoke hungrily up to him, her words showing the extent to how badly she did. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 28-Mar-23 10:48 PM
Sublime. Perfect. Radiant. These words meant nothing when trying to describe the squirming moaning beauty on his bed. That flash of lightning illuminated the room just enough to show the delicate curve of her breasts, and the soft way her hips flowed on either side of her. There was no other woman on the planet that could have rivaled her, and Miles grinned at the thought of having her all to himself. He tilted his head back for only a moment, rolling his hand up and down himself for just a while longer in order to tease himself while he also teased her. That pleading whimper, begging for him to take her hard, to shower her in the raw affections he was capable of were blissful to hear. His fingers curled inside her and continued to thrust gently in and out of her depths, in time with how he stroked his length. Miles wanted her soaking, so he played at her clit, rolling the little sensitive button around with his thumb and rubbing the end of it to coax the thing out.
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“Penso di avere un'idea generale, Agnello mio.” I think I have a general idea, my Little Lamb Miles groaned to her, answering the pleading words she’d said, and knowing full well just how much she needed him. Larisa was begging him to fuck her, not just because she wanted it but because she desired it more than anything else. Miles couldn't have been more willing to oblige. His hand slowed over that thick length of his, seeing the beads of pre-cum glistening out of his tip in anticipation. As gently as he could, he slid his fingers out of her, pulling against her sides as he went to grasp at as much of her nectar as he could. In full view and quite on purpose, he brought those fingers up to his lips and let his tongue pull them into his mouth. A satisfied guttural moan pulled from his throat and he closed his eyes savoring the taste of her. He clearly enjoyed eating her out, it was certainly one of his favorite ways to pleasure a woman but especially Larisa. She tasted of a rare kind of sweetness and Miles couldn’t get enough of her. Once his fingers had been thoroughly cleaned off, which Miles made sure that Larisa was privy to the entire affair, he glanced down at her and brought that hand down to her thigh. His fingers wrapped around the outside of her, pulling her towards the edge of that bed. And lifting that leg up so her ankle rested over her shoulder. His other hand expertly guided his length to the waiting warmth of her. Miles sucked in air as he pushed the tip against her waiting sex, gliding it down from her clit to her entrance before bringing it back up once more. His mouth hung open, clearly breathing harder in anticipation of her. As much as she was begging and wanting him, Miles wanted her too. God he needed all of her, as much as she had and then some.
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Miles could barely stand it much longer, wanting nothing more than to bury himself deep if only to make her feel full and satisfied with all he had. With a rough jerk of his hand on that raised leg, Miles forced her hips up off the bed and instead of being flat against the mattress and sheets, they were now tilted at an angle due to where her leg was raised. His other hand let his fingers guide her other leg against the bed to bend and grip around the back of him for stabilities sakes. If she wanted him to fuck her hard, she was in for that ride. Once he was sufficiently lined up, Miles wasted no further time, as if he only had tonight to take her the way he wanted to. The way he needed to. Both hands held her shin and her thigh that lay against his chest as Miles pushed himself in deep. His head tilted back and he sucked in air through a heavy breath, closing his eyes to really enjoy every ripple and every caress her walls pressed against him.
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“Fottutamente bello. Maledettamente perfetto.” Fucking beautiful. God damn perfect. Miles moaned into the air, hilting deep into her and holding for a moment just to enjoy the warm sensation of her wrapped around his thick manhood. He would hold her there, just for a moment or two to allow himself the agency to continue. HIs hips rolled and pressed against her at first, just to tease and rub against that clit as well as her inner walls. The grip on her leg tightened and without a warning given, Miles pulled himself damn near out just to slam back into her. He wanted to knock the air from her lungs, finding a steady hard rhythm of long powerful thrusts, while he held fast to her leg against him. It gave him the added benefit of lifting Larisa slightly off the bed so her waist down was dangling about an inch from the sheets and Miles grunted hungrily in satisfaction each time he invaded her intimates and panted each time he pulled himself back again. If his Little Lamb wanted to forget everything but him, then he would obediently oblige her wanting only the same for himself. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Mar-23 03:26 AM
Her eyes were transfixed to him, watching as his hand rolled up and down that aching shaft which she practically throbbed with the need to have him inside of her, that was something so erotic about watching him toy with himself in front of her, to see the pressure and need crossing over his face for his wanting of her, she hasn't missed either the pulling and dragging of his fingers within her walls matched the way his hand moved over his shaft which only brought more euphoria through her. Her cheeks were already flushed, her breath coming in and out sharper then it already was as he caught her sensitive Clit his finger coaxing it out from behind its hood, the jolt of ecstasy that rushed through her had her arching instantly a deep gasp pulling into her lungs at the sensation, god he knew just how to touch her, where she needed him most and it sent her body into a euphoric state, if he wanted to get her wet he had his wish, it didn't take much for this man to excite her, his whole demeanour excited her and she couldn't help wonder how the hell she was going to resist him at work, resist sitting on his desk and throwing her legs over his shoulder so he could have a feast of her anytime he wanted, of her kneeling down in front of him and giving him the relief she was sure he craved sometimes, her thoughts had her shuddering her mind racing with the possibilities of what that man could do and where They could do. I think I have a general idea my little lamb She didn't respond she couldn't find the words as his fingers curled out of her moaning deeply as he dragged them out even in the dim light she could see those glistening digits, and when he brought it to his mouth his tongue curling around them she groaned in pure need to see the pleasure race across his face. "dovrebbe essere contro la legge essere così sexy, il mio lupo"it should be against the law to be that sexy my wolf she groaned towards him, her voice lust filled for the man standing in front of
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her. Soon those strong hands were on her dragging her down the bed so she was near the edge, he pivoted her in a way he wanted her, her leg rising to move over his shoulder, he'd hips rose of the bed as her other leg twisted around his waist to hold him securely against her, her mouth was already dry, her heart racing and her stomach clenching with what she knew was to come, and god she wanted it, wanted him so badly, she had never wanted a man quite as much as she wanted him. His thick head soon moved through those molten lips, coating himself in those juices that she knew was there, her eyes fell to his face watching his own need growing, before it seemed he couldn't handle it anymore his hips jerked forward and he pushed within her depths, she cried out in ecstasy of the feeling of him filling her up instantly, the way she seemed to mould against his length as if her body knew that he was simply made to be here, his words only causing another shattered breath to leave her as he paused a moment, a pause she was entirely grateful for so she had a moment to adjust to the size of him, the gentle rolls hitting her clit each time caused small gasps of delight to leave her. Then he was moving she felt himself push hard inside of her, her body jerking at the motion, her hands came down practically slapping the sheets beneath her as her fingers twisted into them , balling them into her fists as he started to really move, her head arched back pushing her chest up more deep gasps and moans left her with each hard pull he gave her, god he felt so good. Each one hit that sensitive spot within her walls that she loved so much, each one tantalising every euphoric nerve she had. " Fuck! You feel so good" she moaned loudly into the air, she wasn't worried about being quiet today, why should she be? It was just the two of them, no one else and she wanted to show him just how much she enjoyed every little thing he did. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Mar-23 07:41 AM
The bed lightly shook each time he dove forward, her hips even chasing him a little in the lift he had on her when he pulled back. Each connection of their bodies together sent a shiver through him, her hips bouncing against him like a pendulum would when hit. The additional movement made Miles groan out loud, enjoying each push and pull that he made. As carefully as he could, timing each thrust he made with his movements, Miles would thrust in hard to scoot Larisa back on the bed. Not far, just enough so he could get onto his knees on the mattress. As he pushed her, those fingers would grip her leg that rested against his abdomen and chest tightly. The muscles that worked to keep his pace steady and consistent flexed while lifting her and manipulating her body exactly where he wanted her.
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“Mmm… Fucking hell…” Miles moaned gently, leaning his face against her shin when he finally got both knees up and could lift her hips another inch or two off the sheets. In and out, steady and rhythmic thrusts meant to shake her insides and drive him wild. It took every ounce of self control not to just grab her hips and take her hard and fast. All in good time… He thought, his lips kissing at the skin on her legs. A tingle of delight ran through his length on a particularly hard reentry of her and Miles couldn’t stop himself from taking his teeth to her. Just above her knee on the inner section of her thigh, Miles had been kissing her skin when his teeth sunk hard into her. Surely to leave a mark and when he realized it those dark eyes danced joyfully in the dim bedroom light. This was a safe spot. He could mark her here. Take her hard and make it clear every part of her body belonged to him. Upon this realization, Miles closed his lips and hummed out against her skin, pulling at her skin while holding that leg up against him still. He lingered there, his other hand sliding down from it’s position to grasp her hip that had been lifted from the bed. Just to keep her steady until he was well and thoroughly finished. “Mmmmmm Much better…” The sound was dark and graveled, his words rolling from his lips when he finally released her skin to reveal an angry purple mark. It was like his own special brand of artwork that he’d litter her body with if given the chance. Miles let his lips fall on it for a moment, panting at the effort just to reward his lamb for taking his mark. For accepting that harsh treatment of her body and giving her the tenderness afterward to reflect that. Those dark eyes were half lidded, his pace beginning to increase and his pants coming out in breathy grunts.
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It was slow the way he moved, despite pounding into her sex like there was no tomorrow. Miles inched closer to her, bending that leg of hers up and curving her back. With one hand on her hip the other on her thigh, Miles had a good grip on her as he sank deep and pulled out faster and harder as time went on. Another flash of lightning outside danced over his face showing the dusting of sweat that was beginning to shine over his forehead and chest. Not that this would have him stop. He wanted to bring her to ecstasy, to push her over that edge and watch her tumble down that precipice of pleasure.
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In and out. Just a bit closer. Their bodies slapping together at an increasing pace. Miles wouldn’t pull out quite so far each time, wanting desperately to remain within the confines of her tight slick depths. His face was heavy with need. His brows furrowed as he worked, that mouth open so he could breathe while curling her body damn near in half underneath him. It was dominating the way he loomed over her now, forcing her into a position that allowed him complete control of her body and everything she had to offer. Soon his eyes met hers, burning and fiery, a dark chuckle escaping his shuddering breath before his words followed. “You are Mine, Little Lamb…I want to feel you lose yourself… Make a mess all over me and hold me tight…” Almost to incentivize her to what he said, the hand on her hip shifted ever so slightly. While he continued to take her with everything he had in her, desperately holding himself back from letting himself feel that satisfying release, his fingers shifted to press at the edge of her sensitive bundle of nerves between her legs. It was already being rubbed each time he would dive in and out of her, but now his finger was ensuring its stimulation. Wanting to drive her out of her damn mind, just like she was doing to him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Mar-23 09:22 AM
Larisa was panting hard, each delicious thrust was making her delirious, her eyes were so hooded they were almost closed, but god did he have any idea how good he felt? How right he felt inside of her, each ridge on his length rubbed so perfectly against those sensitive walls, causing shudders and shivers of delight to rush through her, each hard thrust sent her body jolting up the bed, the sound of the headboard hitting the wall vibrated around them with the sheer force of him, bit fuck he drove her crazy, those hands in the sheet dug a little harder sure her knuckles must be going white. "Fucking hell is right…." She groaned back to him, her body was humming with delight with each hard thrust, that throb deep within her walls only got stronger, his lips moving ever so softly against the flesh of her leg had those same tingles rushing through her, got her whole body felt like one big bundle of nerves and each touch or kiss from him sent them shivers right to ber very core. " Miles…" she moaned her words a jumbled mess as her breath desperately tried to pull into her lungs, and then without very little warning his teeth sank into her thigh, she cried out those hands practically digging into that mattress, a small hiss leaving her lips, she would be lying if she said it didn't sting a bit, it was an extremely sensitive area for her but that didn't mean she didn't like it, the pain mixed with the shuddering pleasure of his length pounding In her walls was a combination she found she enjoyed, that she was growing to love even. His words caused a small breathless chuckle to leave her lips, a small ache developed against her thigh and she knew it was from his bite, and when his lips came to the flesh to tenderly kiss it her body jerked at the feeling, a already sensitive area had become even more sensitive it would seem. " segnando il tuo territorio, mio ​​lupo?"marking your territory my wolf? she groaned up to him, them movements were changing their positio
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n her body bending in on itself a bit, her legs were so tight against him she had no choice but to stay as she was, she wasn't uncomfortable at least not now, in fact the new position only allowed him to hit her that little bit deeper , her own chest was glistening now just for the sheer force his body had on her own, her breath trying to pant but the new position made it almost difficult for her to get those deep breaths in that she was so desperate for.. " Fuck that's it…oh god…" she moaned out to him, letting him know that she was indeed enjoying this new position, enjoying the way he felt moving within her walls, each thrust was hitting her sensation bud, it had been through most of this, urging that orgasm on, she could feel it that deep urge rising within her lower abdomen, that heat building that she new would soon enough spill over, she wasn't going to control this, she didn't even want to try knowing just how good it would feel when she did.
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You are MINE She didn't need to hear any other words be used to follow those three, to hear him say she was his, that she belonged to him was the most euphoric thing she had ever heard, it sent her walls clenching around his length so much tighter, those hands that were curled so deeply into the sheets released to come up to grab his neck just beneath his jaw , those fingers digging into his flesh feeling the pulse of his heart as she clung to him as his movements became more erratic, her breathing was a pant, deep pleasurable groans leaving her as her eyes locked with his, they were heavy and dark, full of seductive need for the man right there in front of her, he touched that sensitive bud and she groaned to him, sure the warmth of her breath would hit his face. "Keep watching me, watch what you do to me…watch me cum, just for you..all for you…I'm so close…fuck Miles" she whispered heatedly towards his those fingers clutching at his neck and face a little harder perhaps ensuring he saw exactly what he did to her, that orgasm was racing, that clenching within those inner walls that grew even tighter, her brows tightened above her eyes, her mouth was open just a bit as deep inhales sucked through them, her face twisted in almost a instant, the pleasure washing over in a crashing wave, her eyes locked with his as her orgasm hit and once again she was silent her breath even stopping in her throat no sound was made for a moment afterwards until she finally released it, that deep cry of satisfaction he would surely be used to hearing, those walls tensing and pulsing on his length, sure she was spilling more of those juices over his length, those hand continuing to hold his face demanding his attention demanding he watch her, because god she wanted to see him cum to. "fammi vedere il mio lupo, vieni dentro di me ... per favore …"(let me see you my wolf, cum inside me...please) @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Mar-23 10:17 AM
”Marking your territory my wolf?” “Laying claim to what’s mine. Yes.” Miles moaned gently into her leg. He couldn’t help answer her, let her know that she was his and his alone. The idea of her ever being with someone else purely spurned him on to ensure her body was thoroughly ruined and wouldn’t take anyone besides him. No one else would get the privilege to take her to heaven the way that Miles could. The sound of her crying out both aroused and worried him. He knew he could be a lot, and sometimes his rough was too rough. However her words had only solidified to him that she enjoyed this. This was good for her, and she liked it. As he continued on, his chest flexed and his midsection did the same, his body climbing that mountain steadily. A warmth rushing through his body in preparation of his inevitable release. Which was the last thing he wanted. Miles just wanted to fuck her into oblivion and never stop. The way her body hugged him tightly and stroked every inch of him was a luxury no amount of money could buy but one that he was glad to own. That head pulling on the coiling spring that was just shaking to be let loose.
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It wasn’t until after he’d curled himself over top of her that he could really feel how deep he could go into Larisa. The curled position he had put them both in force a tighter seal around him and it made him groan out loudly, satisfaction laced in every moment of the sound. ”Fuck that’s it… oh god…” A smirk rose over his face listening to her whine and moan under him. He loved listening to the music she made. To the groans and breathy sighs that slipped out from between gritted teeth and kissable lips. All the moans and cries of his name and any other words she decided to spill out. All he knew how to do was answer her cries, whisper and growl gentle words of encouragement, demanding what he wanted of her and coaxing her closer and closer to her release. His words came out in a purring groan, rolled off his tongue and tickled at her ears. That was the point of them, to make sure she knew just how much he wanted her. Just how much he needed her, all of her. ”Keep watching me……….watch me cum, just for you……..I’m so close….Fuck Miles..”
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As if he could look away. As if he ever wanted to. Her hands reaching out of his sheets to hold against him at his neck and face made a soft rumbling groan that started deep in his chest. His body was hot to the touch, building to an explosion just beneath the surface. The sensation of her hands just urging him onward, while those chocolate eyes watched the emotions and desires dance across her face. She was stunning, his tongue licking his lips a little as he drank her in. The moment he knew was coming he felt before he saw it. Those walls clenching and twitching around him was a threat to what would come and god he wanted it badly. “Cum for me Larisa…” The words oozed from his open mouth, a testament to the approval he had regarding her declaration of her wanting him to watch. He took in how her face twisted and the absolutely beauty that fell over her features as her body rocked with that orgasm. Despite her walls tightening their grasp on him, Miles continued to push against them, pumping back and forth against the vice like grip she had on his length. The pulsing is what pushed him over the edge, the splash of heat that followed only coaxing him further.
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She hadn’t needed to tell him, had barely gotten the words to ask him for it out before Miles gave one or two more heavy thrusts into her before hilting completely inside her depths. His mouth hung open and he panted loudly, groaning out loud and sucking in air afterward through gritted teeth. “Fuck…” Miles barely got a word out, a heavy grunt following as he felt that spring that had been coiled and waiting for release. A wave of heat rushed through him all at once and he swelled inside Larisa. It burst from him in one, then two and then three heavy pulses, filling her insides thoroughly and providing a satisfying pressure within her depths. Miles watched her the whole time, a loud heavy moan pulling from his slack jawed open mouth. Desperate to make sure she knew just how badly he needed her like this. His brows furrowing at first and his breath almost ceasing between each pulse of his length inside her. When he felt as if he had drained the entirety of him inside her, Miles dropped and rolled his shoulder only to let Larisa’s leg slide down his arm, the appendage of his arm quickly adjusting to catch her leg so she could wrap it around his waist instead. It would provide a little more room for breath this way and give her a little more comfort as Miles knew being scrunched up like this couldn’t be the best feeling in the world. More importantly, he did this so he could slump forward.
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“Good Girl…” He panted, his breathing heavy and shuddering as his forehead hit against her collarbone. Just unable to hold himself up any further. Miles let his breath cascade over her shining skin, knowing full well he was no different. “Don’t… move…” The words came out in an exhausted whisper, his hands still holding at her hips to keep her pressed hard against him. Every so often his length would twitch a little inside her, only adding to that delicious pressure he’d caused. It brought a quivering smirk to his lips, one that he wasn’t sure if she could see nor did he care if she did. He just wanted to stay like this for a while, holding her hips against his while his thick manhood kept her good and damn full. “Please…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Mar-23 10:41 AM
Fuck That one word alone had a quivering whimper leave her lips, especially when she felt hum swell within her sensitive walls, each extra thrust just pushed her orgasm on, everything was quivering around him, those walls clenching and releasing around his thick length before she felt him swell even more and then she saw it, saw his face twist in the orgasm that clearly hit him, and the twitch of his length pulsing inside her inner walls had bed groaning. " Fuck…" she trembled out, watching that pleasure rushing over his face was so satisfying, to see him lose himself within her had a sense of pride rush over her, which may seem stupid but that's how she felt, to know she could bring him to the heights of that pleasure he was feeling. Those hands around his neck become slacker, her energy all but depleted that she barely had the strength to hold onto him anymore, his shoulder slumped down her leg moving to lower down and she couldn't stop the small wince that flashed against her face, only then realising how tight her leg was, how the muscle ached as he caught her leg and wrapped it around his waist, she obliged moving it and also open her arms as if knowing just what he was going to do, feeling the weight of him come down she groaned in satisfaction, she loved his weight on him, her arms came up pulling around his frame feeling the heat radiating against her had her glistening skin grow even more, her chest was heaving now that she could actually inhale properly. Don't move She didn't respond straight away, one hand running up the length of his spine her fingers gently caressing his smooth skin, she didn't care that he was slick from sweat, it didn't mother her in the slightest, her other hand moved to pull through his now damp hair running through that locks as her legs stretched down a bit trying to find a better position, the leg he held in such a awkward position was throbbing just a bit and she was trying to prevent a cramp from occurring. *Pleas
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e* 'I'm not going anywhere Miles…." she whispered down to him, her head tilting to kiss the top of his head burying her nose against his hair nestling into the soft locks before placing another kiss there, she tilted her head to the side her eyes closing so she could relish in his body on hers, she didn't know when he would move but she wasn't going to encourage him to, she loved having him like this, her hands gently tracing his spine and body with such tender strokes, Just wanting to show him he was wanted, at least by her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Mar-23 11:36 AM
It wasn’t that he thought she was going to simply jump out of bed, brush herself off and go make herself a snack after this, it was more that every little movement that she made was felt by him and the sensitive throbbing piece buried deep into her. A slight tremor cascaded down his hips and thighs, his body wanting to just give in and completely fall on top of her. Let him stay buried inside of her so that all of him remained right where Miles thought it belonged. There was no way he was letting her sleep in that guest room now, not after this. A shuddering breath snaked through his teeth, pulled in, feeling her fingers glide up and down his back. The soft sensation made his glutes tighten and his hips jerk for a moment but he was well and thoroughly spent. It was more just a reaction to the sensitivity of the high he was coming down from. “You’re… incredible.” He whispered, slowly letting his knees spread and his legs splay out behind him. Miles groaned into his shoulder as the lower he went the closer her rear came to sheets from its lifted position until finally she was rested gently on the bed with Miles firmly remaining between her legs. Secure that she wasn’t going to drop unceremoniously out of his grasp, Miles let his hands move up and slide under her back just behind her shoulder blades so he could hold her close to him. His heart hammered in his chest and his breath came in heavy pants but slowly he settled on top of her. The man shivered a little as he felt her fingers running through his hair now damp with the exertion used. Every nerve was on high alert, and it took a little while for Miles to settle enough to be able to lift his head and look at her. That ferocity from before was gone, replaced with that gentle warmth and kindness that he had normally adopted when he was addressing her. Yet not words came out, no moans or other noises that were made most exclusively while they were intimate. Instead, Miles just leaned forward to kiss her having
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stolen her sex and ravaged her body, now he wanted to capture her lips as well. It was soft and gentle, not as demanding and filled with a greedy desire to have her bend to him. This was intimate and gentle, tender with her and sensitive of the fact that she was likely just as tired as he was. A shuddering sigh left his lips when he pulled away from her, letting his head fall against her shoulder for a moment while he held her. Miles stayed like this for just a moment or two before his body shifted and rolled onto his back bringing Larisa with him. While he didn’t mind the idea of laying on top of her, he was always concerned he’d hurt her like that. She was far lighter and he enjoyed having her lay on top of him; with his cock buried inside her or not. His head fell back against the sheets, his dark hair splayed out a little as a quiet smile crossed his face. “I could get used to this..” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Mar-23 12:27 PM
You're incredible Those words pulled a small quiet smile to her face, those fingers continuing their gentle strokes along his spine deviating only occasionally to run along the muscles in his back, as if wanting to trace every piece of him to muscle memory, he was glorious every inch of him, and as they laid there in eternal bliss she knew she never wanted him to share these moments with anyone else again, she wanted to keep them all for her, she wanted these moments to be just for her and only her. " You're not too bad yourself…" she quietly said her voice still a soft tremor trying still to come down from that natural high that was racing through her veins, she felt his body shift causing her own to shift her own groan mirrored his as there bodies finally relaxed more against those sheets, she ached everywhere but it wasn't a bad ache, her body was well and truly spend and she felt it in every single muscle she owned, who needed a damn gym when you have your own personal trainer at your expense, the thought made her quietly chuckled inwardly to herself, god he was just to perfect. She felt those fingers pulling over her skin before they pushed beneath her shoulders lifting them of the bed just a little causing their chests to press together more intimately together, she felt the weight shift on top of her, and whilst she could feel the weight of him on her it wasn't uncomfortable at least not yet, her fingers continuing to drag through his hair knowing how much he enjoyed it when she did, her legs were slightly bent at the sides of him to give him the room he needed to lay more comfortably, her breathing finally returning to a normal m rhythm the heat pulsing out of her started to settle a little so she could truly settle right there on those plush sheets. She felt him shift , her eyes finally opening just so she could watch what he was doing, her lids were heavy as she caught his eyes, the way he looked at her stole her breath away for a whole different
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reason, it was full of admiration and care, those eyes once filled with a euphoric need was now full of something so much softer, the hand pulling through his hair moved down so she could cup his cheek before their lips met, a small contented groan entered his mouth as they shared a soft tender kiss, she held it as long as he wanted them to before he finally pulled back, her lips lingered on his for a brief moment her nose gently rubbing his before he relaxed down against her shoulder, a deep sigh left her, feeling the warmth of his breath rush over her bare skin, that hand soon moving back to his hair. Soon though he was changing their position, she yelped at the sudden unannounced movement, her body flush against his as she was the one now on top of him, he was still buried within her but she simply couldn't remain like this, her body shifted carefully feeling him slide our she shuddered at the feeling her frame sliding just a little of his body to fall more to the side of him, one leg still curled round his tucking in between his legs, her head buried against his neck her nose running the length of it simply breathing him in , as one hand laid flat against his chest where she could feel the gentle thump of his heart beneath her finger tips. " Me to…" she whispered softly against his neck, her lips falling to press against his throat moving down to his collarbone she wasn't trying to initiate anything here, she was far too tired to do that, but she wanted to at least show him how much she did care, how much she wanted to be here with him just like this. "Your amazing Miles…" she whispered against his collarbone leaving one final kiss there before she finally relaxed against him, her eyes heavy with the need of sleep. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Mar-23 01:57 PM
He was just getting comfortable, just settling down on that bed and would have likely let himself soften and slip out on his own had she not moved herself. Instead he felt the slightly cooler air hit him and Miles sucked in air as a reflex of it. His arm came up to help her slide down and off him for the most part, a quiet groan of protest seeping out of his throat now that he was exposed to the night air. That was the most protest he’d give though, letting his arm hold her gently against him. Every so often Miles would take a deep breath, just to let his pulse slow and let his body relax. His legs were sore and so was his back. His arms that had been holding half her body in the air the whole time ached in gratitude and Miles lightly shook his head. He had a home gym, had a full one at the office. Though with having Larisa here, he was very sure he’d never use the equipment again. ”Me too…”
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The answer had come from a quiet voice, and Miles just smiled at her, leaning in and holding Larisa close. Whether he actually believed that or not about how she could get used to being here like this with him was irrelevant. He had her in his bed, in his penthouse, and even at his Italian Villa home away from home. Everywhere he looked, he could see her there and it brought a soft smile to his face. His arm held her tight to him, Miles lifting his jaw a little so she had room to tuck herself right in against him. He liked when she buried herself like this, like he was the only thing in the world that could keep her safe. At her kiss he gave a quiet groan, nothing that was suggestive, just something that sounded on the quiet exhale he had given. While one arm held her gently against him, the other sorely raised to put his hand behind his head for a moment. Miles was exhausted, it had been quite the workout but additionally quite the long day. Thinking about how everything had gone down. How he had met her grandfather and actually made a good impression that morning, to meeting Connor after their flight home and nearly punching him in the face for threatening Larisa behind her back, to all the way up to this evening where even watching the news to see if their privacy had been further invaded or not. It had drained him and this impromptu exercise with Larisa had taken any fumes he might have had left. ”You’re amazing Miles…”
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The sound of Larisa’s voice brought him out of his thoughts, his head turning slightly to look down at her against him. If he was exhausted, she looked just as worn out. Softly, he pulled a few strands of her hair out of her face and tucked them behind her ear, letting his fingers drag and caress against her face lightly. Miles cherished this, the afterglow after sex where the pair could just relax and be. It was nice and he would exhaust himself every chance he got just so he could spend a few minutes like this. As carefully as he could, Miles dragged her up onto the pillows, draping the covers on top of her gently to keep her warm. He kept his motions slow and subtle, not wanting to disturb her and not really having the strength quite yet to go faster than he was. It took a while of gently manipulating their bodies and the sheets but Miles did manage it eventually, laying down with the blankets over them both and snuggled in close. “Goodnight Larisa… Sweet dreams il mio Agnellino.” He whispered sweetly to her, kissing her forehead and the top of her head in turn before he’d let himself settle down as whatever she needed tonight. A pillow? A heater? A nighttime protector from the storm that rolled dully outside? Miles was happy to be all three, letting his eyes close in silence and resting on his pillows with the definition of perfection in his arms while he drifted off to sleep. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Mar-23 08:05 PM
Larisa was indeed tired, exhausted even, not only has this activity well and truly worn her out but so had the day, they had done so much with it from seeing her grandfather to coming home and dealing with Connor…just thinking of the man made her flinch and curl into Miles more, her thought soon became.plagued with him and she just hoped he sorted himself put, he got over this funk and moved on…she was hopeful he was, he was just upset right now that's obvious. She enjoyed the feel of his fingers brushing some hair out of her face, hef body nuzzling even closer to his own before be started to shift them, she almost protested with him to stop doing, everytime he moved her he brought her back from her subconscious state and all she wanted to do was fall asleep but it was damn near impossible with him monavuring her like this, but he did stop eventually, finally she sighed settling back down as the covers were pulled over her body . Goodnight Larisa…sweet dreams… il mio agnellino She smiled tilting her head over so she could place a small kiss to his neck once more " Buonanotte, mio lupo "goodnight my wolf she said softly before it took no time at all for her to fall asleep, wrapped in the strength and warmth of his arms, her breathing was shallow and her body still wrapped around him she fell into a deep sleep her chest falling and rising softly beside him, this is how she remained through most of the night peaceful and content. Beep Beep Beep Beep Something annoying how ever started to hit her ear, she was so relaxed beside him that she groaned out in annoyance to hear it, she did not feel ready to wake up.her body still felt tired, her eyes heavy and her mind did not feel ready to take on what the day was going to bring, she curled harder into her her nose pressed into his neck. "Mmm….turn it off.." she whispered her voice deeper then she realised husky with sleep and desiring nothing more then to stay like this for a moment more. <@257252753
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Miles King BOT 29-Mar-23 08:33 PM
Miles wasn’t far behind her, watching for only a few moments as her motions slowed and her breathing shallowed. He could still feel it cresting over his skin so he knew she at least could breathe well enough. Her little goodnight returned to him made it far easier to let his body give in. Just melt into the bed and let himself slip into unconsciousness. The rumbling overhead had dulled significantly by now with only the thick drops of rain scattering over the window to lull the pair to sleep throughout the night. By morning’s light, the rain had stopped. It was cool outside and wet from the downpour but other then that the day looked like it might actually be a nice one, albeit overcast with silver and gray skies. Miles was having a lovely dream, riding through the countryside in the Ferrari parked downstairs. His hands were behind his head and his feet were kicked up off to the side of the dash of the convertible. The sun was shining and while he felt like he was home in the UK, he also got the distinct feeling of being back in Italy. Wherever dream Miles was, it was pleasant and warm and peaceful. Something that was a rarity for the man to enjoy. He leaned in his seat, looking over at the beautiful woman driving. Her wavy brunette hair billowing in the breeze and her soft ocean blue eyes glancing his way from time to time instead of the road. Larisa was talking about something but he couldn’t hear exactly what came out. When Miles asked her to repeat herself, she turned smiling at him and began to speak. Only what came out was certainly not what he expected. She was making a loud annoying sound, so much so that it stirred him from the paradise he was dreaming of to wake in the brightening bedroom of his penthouse. Beep Beep Beep Beep He shifted a little towards the obnoxious noise, groaning as his eyes adjusted to the light in the room and attempted to find the source of the racket. ”Mmm…turn it off..” Miles suddenly felt quite awake. The memory of the
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evening rushing back over him in a furious wave as he peered down at Larisa nestled and curled against him. The initial moment of not knowing who was in his bed with him, subsided quickly and he reached his free arm over to grab his phone and shut off the alarm on it. He took a moment to glance at the time and Miles audibly groaned. It was time to get up, Monday morning awaited and with it all the stresses of the office to come. He stretched a little under those covers, the arm that was wrapped around her all night squeezing her gently to coax her awake. Even though she seemed very determined not to get up yet. Chuckling, Miles just sighed and kissed her forehead gently while his hand rubbed at her back. “Good morning Larisa…” He said softly, his voice deep and gruff from lack of use during the night. “I trust you slept alright?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Mar-23 08:49 PM
Finally that annoying beeping sound soon subsided the quiet returned to the room and she could relax once again, a small sigh left her continuing to stay as nuzzled against him as she could, this was very unlike her, she had always been a morning person, springing out of bed the second her alarm sounded to get herself ready for today, and yet today here she was her eyes feeling so heavy and tired, her body feeling just the same, those delicious aches she fell asleep with were very much there, she was not ready to get up and it showed. " Good morning il mio lupo " She quietly said her voice a little deeper then normal from sleep, she felt his arm squeeze around her and she knew he was doing it to coax her more awake which caused a groan to leave her lips, she was quite happy laying here she didn't want to get up not yet, his warmth and frame was the biggest comfort blanket she could ever ask for, she wasn't ready to face the world yet, face the judgement and questions, she just wanted to stay here a moment more where they were just them…with no judgment eyes on her. " Mm….yes I did, could do with some more mine, seems I'm extremely tired this morning, I wonder why? " she teased her voice taking on a slight huskier tone moving her head to place a kiss to his collarbone her nose dragging along the flesh to take him in knowing any second he was going to tell them to get up, she knew they had to she was just trying to put it of as long as possible. " How did you sleep?. " she asked hef voice soft as those lips started peppering small kisses up to his neck kissing the skin lightly, she wasn't trying to initiate anything here she just wanted to show him some affection as her hand on his chest continued to toy with it lightly. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Mar-23 09:06 PM
What a tired little thing I’ve got against me.. Miles thought, watching as Larisa adorably and absolutely vehemently refused to get up, despite his gentle coaxing. It wasn’t like he could really blame her. He was ready to just go back to sleep and do a mulligan on the whole day. But the world kept turning and his company didn’t sleep even when he wasn’t there. There were meetings to deal with and reports to review, applications and transactions and every other office duty he had to perform in order to make the stockholders and the board of directors happy. So while his body protested just as much as hers, there was no way that Miles could just stay in bed and go back to sleep even though it killed him to have to get up. “I slept like the dead.” He said with a lighthearted chuckle at her question to him. The sheets shifted a little as he moved in bed. The arm that had wrapped around her all night slowly moved away to help Miles sit up. While it was a poor substitute, Miles pulled his plush pillows down to give to her as an alternative to his chest and body, brushing the hair out of her face as he sat up in bed. “You get another fifteen minutes then…” Miles said warmly to her, kissing her cheek and pulling away to get himself a shower. “Then you’ve got to get up so we can get going…I’ll just be in the shower, if you need anything.” Groaning a little Miles slid to the edge of the bed, pulling the sheets off of himself but careful not to pull them off of Larisa in the process. With some effort he stood up and stretched, his arms high above his head and his back arching as his muscles flexed. Everything was sore, and he knew a warm shower would do him good. He thankfully had washed fairly well the day before so this would just be a spot clean rinse to get any residual sweat and spunk off of himself. After stretching and moaning a little at the effort of it, Miles made his way into the bathroom, leaving the door open just so he could hear her if she shouted or nee
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ded something. The water soon turned on and the sound of it echoed out into the bedroom, inviting a warm massage if Larisa required one. Inside the shower, Miles was just letting the water wash over him, his toothbrush hanging in his mouth for a moment as he felt the aches from the evening before begin to die off. His mind was already working on what needed to be addressed for the day, his hand coming up to take that brush and begin working at his teeth and gums. It just was easier sometimes to do these things in the shower then in a sink. It was also an idle movement for him, that helped him think while he did something ‘productive’. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Mar-23 09:21 PM
I slept like the dead… She smiled warmly against him to hear he slept well, his body was so warm from sleep as they lay there together, he was like her own personal hot water bottle and frankly she wanted to stay just like this more then she desired to do anything else, she knew they couldn't, knew they would have to go to work, but that didn't mean she wanted to, so when he stretched and started to move she groaned in disappointment her body moving of him so he could move but when that pillow came to her chest instead she sighed her arms wrapping around her and bringing it to her body, it smelt like him and while it wasn't him it was a good substitute. " Hmm…such a slave driver…" she teased as he said she got a few more minutes one eye opening just in time to watch him rise from that bed, before the other soon joined so they could take in his glorious body as he stretched, watching the muscles dancing in his back , her bottom lip pulled between her teeth watching him go, her eyes falling to his rear before he vanished into that bathroom and she groaned burying her face Into the pillow. God he was dangerous for her, he was so handsome it made her own body hum. She heard the shower come on, hearing it pattering against the shower wall, the warmth of a shower was calling her, tempted to go climb in that shower with him and run her hands all over his body she wondered if it was such a good thing, they had to go to work and getting in the shower with him somehow wasn't going to make her go anymore, rolling on the bed she stretched groaning to feel her body almost pop right there on the sheets before she tugged the blanket of her and got up climbing out of the bed and groaned at how sore she felt. " I'm going to go to the spare bedroom to get ready, all my stuff is there anyway, if I come in there with you Miles we won't be going anywhere…" she teased with a small chuckle waiting to hear if he acknowledged her before she left and headed into that spare bedroom
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, she grabbed her case placing it on the bed and unzipping it grabbing a few bits out that she was going to wear that day deciding on a full suit today, laying it on the bed she grabbed some of the wash products she had brought with her, she really needed to go back to the house she needed to get everything, maybe she could try today, stepping into the spare bathroom she switched the shower on waiting for it to warm up before stepping under the warm sprays. The hot water felt glorious against her body she closed her eyes allowing the warmth of the water to wash over those achy muscles, her thoughts turned to the day and how it might go, she hoped it wasn't to bad, hoped they didn't get a lot of stick from people they hadn't really discussed what they would tell people if they asked, if they asked about that kiss…what did she say? She knew he said he wanted them to be Miles and Larisa, but what was they going to tell people if they asked that? She would need to ask Miles before they left just so she knew. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Mar-23 10:07 PM
“Fair enough…” he chuckled quietly, moving the toothbrush in his mouth to the side to answer her from the shower. To be fair, while Miles was ready and willing to please her in the shower for as long as she wanted, he did think it wouldn’t be such a good idea. They would surely be late to the office if they did that. And what good would it be if they both showed up more tired than they woke up, sore and disheveled for hurrying out of the house. Probably for the best this morning… He thought, shaking his head and sending water droplets from his hair off and onto the glass pleasantly. It didn’t take him long to finish in that shower, wrapping himself in a towel and drying off. His morning routine consisted of any other normal person’s routine. Teeth were brushed and flossed, he cleaned up the stubble on his face, combed his hair, added a little of his cologne that he enjoyed wearing before stepping into the walk in closet of his bedroom. Today’s suit needed to be a light cool gray colored jacket and slacks, a freshly pressed white shirt and a deep black tie and shoes. Something light today, to try and be a little less intimidating, if that was at all possible in his world. He was just fastening on a silver Rolex to his wrist with a shining blue face when he recognized that Larisa hadn’t come out of the guest bathroom yet. Miles just smiled, glad that she felt comfortable enough to not have to cling to him, that she could go anywhere she wanted in his home.
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Without a word, he made his way downstairs after grabbing his wallet, keys and cell phone. Already he had messages in preparation for today. I should check… just in case… He thought, switching on the television while he stepped into the kitchen to work on something for breakfast. Something light but satisfying seemed like a good idea for him so he hoped Larisa wouldn’t mind. The weather report was playing and Miles was only idly listening, understanding today was to be overcast with the threat of showers later in the afternoon. As if it hadn’t rained enough from yesterday. While he cracked a couple eggs into a pan and let them sizzle delightfully at the heat listening as well to the coffee he’s started begin to brew, something on the television caught his attention. His head turned so he could hear it better, even though his gaze was watching the bacon and eggs as they cooked so they wouldn’t burn. In other news, the NASDAQ is up today as well as TSLA, NKE, AMZN, KAI, and quite a few others. The biggest turn around is King’s A&I stock as no one thought the company would be experiencing a growth like this after the recent news of it’s CEO attended his own Charity Gala and was caught on video enraptured with one of the guests there. It’s currently up by 3.6%. Now, back to our top story of the hour - Miles grinned brightly; some good news like that was better than bad. At least he could make the argument that what he’d done over the weekend wouldn’t bankrupt his company. Had actually been a good thing and increased the value of his company, but a good percentage too. Small but in the stock market a small percentage like that could mean thousands. Once the bacon and eggs were done, he plated them out equally before picking up the pot of coffee and pouring out a pair of mugs. He was no chef, but he at least didn’t burn the breakfast he’d made. Even if he really could only make scrambled eggs despite his best efforts to make any other kind. *A true test if she l
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Mar-23 10:26 PM
It didn't take her long to finish in that shower wrapping a towel around her body she stepped back into the guest bedroom, gazing out the curtains to the sky outside, it was cloudy and bleak and she couldn't stop her mind wondering to the skies they had woken up to yesterday, that bright sun glimmering over the ocean waves, the glorious blue skies and warmth of the city, if she closed her eyes she could almost feel it against her body, god it was beautiful there, she missed it already, she grasped another wash bag taking it into the bathroom she opened it up, starting her own morning routine brushing her teeth, applying the creams she normally wore on her face , sorting her hair out deciding to leave it down, it was in soft waves after it being slightly damp when she fell asleep and she found it looked perfectly fine as it was, gathering up some make she applied a little, she never did wear a lot not for work anyway, her hands moving to her hair to ruffle it a little , she pulled that towel of her dumping it in a basket inside the bathroom making her way back into the bedroom. She placed her underwear on first , placing on the white undergarments with matching bra, grasping the tan coloured pants she placed them on, they fit snug around her frame buckling the light coloured belt she had with them, placing on her white shirt which dipped a little in the middle the before grasping the matching jacket putting it on, she flicked her hair out from under her colour placing on a pair of light coloured heels ,fumbling in her bag she grabbed her perfume out placing a generous amount on, she really needed to sort out all these clothes, a job for tonight she told herself, gathering her purse reaching in to get her phone she gazed at the notifications and saw another message from Connor, she sighed deeply shoving that phone back in her purse before making her way back out the bedroom. Her heels clicked delicately on the stairs as she walked down them, the smell of bacon
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and eggs wafted into her nose and caused her stomach to groan with the the smell, it seemed he was making her breakfast for her that thought made her grin brightly as she entered that kitchen placing that purse down on the side. " Making me breakfast again Miles? My someone is spoiling me…" she teased, her eyes caught the TV then peering at the headlines that were flashing across the screen though nothing about them seemed to be on there , yet anyway, stepping forward she noticed the coffee was done grasping the mugs to at least prepare that for them. " Anything interesting there today? " she asked, nodding her head towards the TV as she prepared their coffee. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Mar-23 10:43 PM
He was just admiring the work he’d done, wondering if toast was something that he should make too and more pressing of a question if he even had bread to be able to make it, when he heard the distinctive sound of heels coming down his stairs. I wonder what you’re wearing today… He thought, imagining immediately one of her short dresses that teased at her thighs, something to give him easy access while in the office and elegant along her frame. The image that came to mind was an alluring one, far better than the light breakfast he’d made for the pair of them. So it was no surprise when he turned to take her that his shoulders fell a little in disappointment. More a business suit attire today, and certainly not something easy to slip on and off. A small hint of disappointment fell on his face but he quickly got over it. It wouldn’t be a good idea anyway, despite the mental image that teased him. “Perhaps… though how you can eat my slop is beyond me.” He teased her back, knowing full well that his food while edible and not horrible to eat wasn’t some high quality restaurant dish. It was literally eggs, bacon and coffee. Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and not much else. “I just hope it doesn’t drive you away.” Miles chuckled, watching her come into the kitchen to prepare the coffee for the pair of them. As she worked on that he slid a plate with a fork on it over to her, the sound singing across the counter top as it slowed down in front of her. ”Anything interesting there today?” “Stocks are up. We’re in the green this morning.” He said in a matter of fact like way. For him it made sense, despite being a bit surprising considering the news over the weekend, that being in the green meant that the stock price was holding well and earning the company value and money instead of losing it. It was ammunition that Miles wanted to use today if he needed to have some kind of justification for his behavior on Saturday. Part of him hated that he would need justi
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fication for his behavior. Something that he didn’t think he’d done anything wrong. They had been having a good time, they both cared for one another, and it wasn’t like he forced her into that kiss. She pressed back into him. Still all the media saw was the actions of a selfish, greedy, womanizing CEO and in Connor’s eyes you could add rapist there too. Connor can boil his head though… I don’t give a fuck what he thinks… Miles thought a little bitterly, as he began to tuck into the breakfast he’d made for the pair of them. “Next time it’s your turn.” He said with a quiet smirk on his face. This was the second time he’d made breakfast for her, he figured it was only fair that she return the favor. Considering he’d yet to taste any of her cooking at all at this point. It was almost a comical joke, the fact that he’d wait to eat from her while constantly making something for her instead. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Mar-23 10:58 PM
Larisa had completely missed the way his shoulders slumped over what she was wearing, truthfully she wore this for a reason, they did need to at least try to be professional at work, that was something she did intend to Try her best to keep to, she enjoyed working for Miles, she thoroughly enjoyed her career and she certainly didn't want their personal life to impact that, she didn't know how people would react in the office today to the revelations that had come to light over the weekend, but she at least didn't want anyone to think it would impact her work. Perhaps though how can you eat my slop is beyond me She chuckled brightly, her eyes turning to look at him with a bright smile. " Your cooking is perfectly acceptable, you should give yourself a little more credit.. " she teased preparing his coffee. She handed it over to him gazing down at the breakfast, it was perfectly fine there was nothing wrong with it as far as she was concerned, of course he wasn't as culinary experienced as some, but that certainly didn't mean he wasn't any good at it, she had enjoyed the Pancakes yesterday and she was sure she would enjoy this to. Stocks are up were in the green today She arched her brow grasping her coffee mug to bring it up clutching it within both palms of her hands.." Really? Not that's interesting, maybe I'm a good omen…" she teased winking towards him before she took a sip of her coffee placing that mug back down on the counter before grasping that plate and a fork, leaning against the counter quite comfortably to stand there and eat she tucked into it, gazing at the TV idly to see if anything more got brought up. Next time it's your time.. She chuckled softly peering over to him "I don't mind cooking, I enjoy it actually " she said taking a bite of the bacon thinking briefly on what they were discussing.. " Why don't I cook for you tonight? Only fair seeing how you have cooked breakfast, I never got to do my lamb for you after all, will that
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lamb still be okay? If not, order some bits in and I'll do it, either that or I can pop to the grocery store on the way home this evening " she said with a small shrug, it didn't matter to her which way he wanted to do it, but she was more than happy to cook for him, she pondered the office then, the questions that might come up from people pondering them for just a second before finally voicing them. " Miles, what do you want me to tell anyone if they ask me about the weekend?...if they ask me about the…kiss…" she said softly, her eyes tracing his face for a moment wondering what he might suggest. "I...I don't want to tell people it was a mistake or anything, but i understand the need to keep this low profiled, for now, I just want to make sure we're on the same page…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Mar-23 11:26 PM
He just smiled at her softly. Well that answered that question, she either liked him for him or she was absolutely off her rocker. And considering Miles had spent quite a lot of time with her, intimately or otherwise he was very sure it had nothing to do with her mental fortitude. It sent a bit of a warmth through him, the idea that she didn’t mind his cooking, as sub par as he thought it was. Quietly he sipped on the dark coffee she handed him before answering her regarding the company’s stock and value this morning. ”Really? Not that it’s interesting, maybe I’m a good omen…” “I should say so.” He said in a smoother voice, the sleep having gone from it and the coffee waking up that gentle baritone that he normally held. Miles spoke over the rim of his mug, taking another sip of the dark bitter liquid as she enjoyed the light breakfast he’d made. This was incredibly normal, and for Miles it felt nice. He recalled just a week or so ago when he’d had a call girl in his bed, the same one that Larisa and him had woken up in together. He’d been cruel to her, telling her to hit the road while he got ready for work. Part of him wondered if she deserved an apology, but he decided against it for now. She had always liked to be talked to roughly during and after sex, so Miles tried not to think about his treatment of her. The better thing that crossed his mind, was how much he was enjoying this. Just this; the quiet morning breakfast, discussing the news, bantering back and forth like nothing was any different.
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When she brought up the idea of her cooking dinner that night, Miles couldn’t help but raise a brow at her and grin. “I’ve had your homemade lamb Larisa, but if you’d like to cook for me I certainly won’t object.” He teased her, glancing towards the large fridge and opening it up to check the ingredients that had been put away a few days ago from their would be dinner. “They should still be good. You probably know better than I would. If you think you need better ones, I’ll order them and have them here tonight for you.” He said a bit more seriously. It didn’t bother him if she preferred a fresher cut of ingredients versus the ones from Thursday, though he was sure that what had been put away was perfectly acceptable to still have. ”Miles…” He just turned his head, closing the double doors of his refrigerator as he listened to the questions that came out. She was right worry about what to say. Miles wasn’t sure what to say either. He was of the same mindset she was, that it wasn’t a mistake what they’d done but having it out in the open the way it was probably wasn’t for the best quite yet either.
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“About the weekend… we’ll just tell them the truth.” He said in a contemplative way. “You accompanied me to my family’s annual charity gala, that raised more than it had in prior years. You were there as my guest for the evening…The kiss..” Miles faltered for a moment, glaring at the tile on the ground of his kitchen. “Was a spur of the moment act…We got swept up in the fun and the moment…” It hurt just to say those words. Truthfully, that wasn’t the case. Miles had gotten swept up in the heat and the passion of dancing with her but at the end of it he really truly did want to kiss her. He wanted to be intimate with her and hold her close the way he had. It was abundantly clear on the video that that was exactly what the man wanted, but the words he said to describe it felt colder than he wanted them to. “If you don’t want to talk to anyone about it, tell them so.” he said firmly afterwards. Responding with no comment to anyone would be perfectly reasonable too and would buy them a little more time to find a better explanation for their behavior.
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“I.. I don’t think it was a mistake either. I appreciate you keeping this as low profiled for now until the dust settles. I’m hoping that won’t take long…” Miles continued, finishing off his breakfast and coffee and checking the time. He made a soft tsking sound before pulling out his phone to message Thomas to meet downstairs to pick him up. Without a word or explanation further, he placed his plate by the sink and slipped his phone into the interior jacket pocket of his vest. “Ready to go…Ms. Bechtel?” Her name came out and Miles clearly hated it. He liked calling her Larisa, and more that he would call her his Agnellino. The pet names for each other had grown on him and he much rather preferred that then the more respectful business approach he had to try and adopt now. “I still need to introduce you to the Ferrari downstairs that you’re driving today…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 12:46 AM
I should say so… She smiled brightly towards him she was pleased to hear at least he had some good news this morning, she was pleased about that, pleased that at least despite what they might have to endure today at least something positive came out of it, it seemed, her fork tucked into her eggs taking a bite full, she really was having a hard time understanding why he didn't think he was a good cook, okay admittedly he had only made her breakfast but she had certainly enjoyed the two breakfasts he had made for her. I've had your homemade Lamb Larisa Her brow furrowed a bit at his statement gazing over to him with confusion. " I never made that lamb for you..I-" she soon paused however to see that playful glint in his eyes, the grin that had stretched across his face which caused her face to relax and a small chuckle leaving her lips, those cheeks flushing a little warmer. " Your entirely ridiculous Miles…." She teased popping some more food into her mouth nearly finishing of, she was thoroughly enjoying it, she was hungry this morning and she knew it was all the over exerted exercises he was putting her through those thoughts causing her to grin placing the last mouthful of breakfast into her mouth popping her now empty plate in the sink. " I'm sure it's fine it's only been a few days anyway, I trust your judgement.." she said believing that it would be good still, seeing no Need to check herself or go and get any more groceries from the store. Reaching for her mug she clutched it holding it in her palms her attention focused on him as he explained what they should do, she nodded slowly, it wasn't a bad explanation, they did get swept up in the whole moment, and she knew for now this was the best thing to do, at least until they knew for sure what they wanted, why go more public when it could all go wrong in a few days? Bringing the coffee to her lips she took a sip remaining silent until she knew he was done.." It's probably for the best right now, we
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don't need all the unwanted attention just yet " and she knew in her heart that was true, even of she wasn't all that keen on it, figuring she would just decline to answer it that would be better then telling them lies, especially how she felt about it. She took another sip of her coffee leaving the mug there as her name hit her ears and she grinned.. " Ready when you are Mr King…" stepping across the kitchen she grasped her bag tossing it over her shoulder as the Ferrari got brought up and she smiled brighter. " Absolutely I am! I can't wait to see this beauty…" she teased her smile almost splitting on her face to know he was going to allow her to drive one of his babies She had never driven a ferrari and she was looking forward to it. " Come on Mr King lets go.." she said giving his rear a small pat, she knew at work she couldn't behave like this but at least here she could. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 30-Mar-23 06:36 AM
”You’re entirely ridiculous Miles…” “I just know what I want, and what I like Larisa.” He teased her, chuckling a little as that soft flush ran across her cheeks. Something about making her blush was entirely too fun for him. It gave him a bit of a thrill watching that soft pink rise across her face. At her agreement that the ingredients were likely just fine as they were, he had simply nodded his acknowledgement of her. At least he’d gotten his teasing in early, as hearing her agree with him regarding how they would go about talking about the pair of them was more disappointing then seeing her come downstairs in a suit instead of a sexy little dress. He knew it was the best option but that didn’t mean that Miles had to like it. It felt already that he was going to be living a lie. He would be hiding something that he didn’t feel he should have to hide. While Miles waited for her to be ready, he merely grabbed the keys he’d need from the foyer side table, a piece of furniture that ended up getting used as a catch all for when you came in or out of the penthouse. It had a dish for keys, and Miles often would toss his wallet or other small items there too. This time he pulled a key-fob out of a drawer of the furniture, closing it quietly while waiting for her. ”Ready when you are Mr. King…” Miles groaned a little under his breath. He was going to have to listen to that all damn day. It wasn’t ‘Miles’ or ‘Lupo’ at the office. It was Mr. King. He’d never hated his name before more than he did in that particular moment. As much as it irritated him, it wasn’t her fault. None of this was her fault, so Miles put a smile on at her enthusiasm to meet one of his prized cars and followed her out of the penthouse to the elevator.
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The ride down was uneventful and when the pair of them got to the garage, Thomas was already there parked and waiting with the Bentley. Miles gave him a quiet wave of his hand, letting him know silently he’d be right there and the lad just smiled brightly at the pair of them. “This way then…Ms. Bechtel.” Miles said softly, leading her down the row of cars that he owned. A few that she would recognize. The sparkling emerald green Aston Martin was first, followed closely by that dangerous red and black Lamborghini. There were a couple additional cars before Miles stopped at a sleek low convertible with a solid top, discreetly clicking a button on the key fob ring as they walked up to it. “Ah, here she is…Larisa, meet Sapphire.” he teased, as if the car had the ability to reach out a wheel and shake her hand. The car itself was sleek and low to the ground, aerodynamic and made for speed with a flashy style. Definitely a car Miles would approve of, and the ‘name’ he’d given it certainly matched. It was a glittering royal blue color that even in the dim garage lights gleamed like a freshly polished gemstone. The parking lights on the car flashed twice after Miles’ introduction before the engine roared into life, purring in a slightly higher pitch at first before the engine rolled in a quiet rolling low rumble. The lights remained on and Miles smiled brightly at the little convertible as it waited for it’s driver to get in.
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“I think she likes you.” Miles chuckled, knowing full well he’d just activated the remote start feature of the car before holding the keychain up in his hand for Larisa to take. “It’s an automatic, so you should be able to drive it without too much issue I’d think. She’s got a damn good engine, and can get up to 200 miles per hour so I wasn’t kidding, keep her under 120.” There was a little playfulness in his voice, waiting for Larisa to take the key which really only looked like a small oval keychain. “Like we discussed, park in my spot when we get to the office. I’ll come in just after you in the Bentley.” He continued, looking from Larisa to the purring sports car waiting for her. He could already imagine her with the top down and the wind messing her beautiful hair as she went. “Any questions?” @Amari "Sapphire"
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 07:14 AM
I just know what I want and what I like Larisa She grinned at his words shaking her head a little towards him, oh he made it perfectly clear what he liked and what he didn't, he had no trouble in voicing his own opinions and showing exactly what he liked especially when it came to her, her mind started to drift of to the times they had already shared together her eyes naturally falling to that counter top where he first took her, her mind racing as she remember how he made her feel, how he had always made her feel and she had to take a deep breath shaking her head to disperse those thoughts especially considering that were heading to the office, somewhere she really needed to behave herself. To say she was excited to see the ferrari was a understatement she practically bounced as they made there way down to his garage, she loved cars always had, especially powerful cars like the ones he owned, it made her possibly giddy to know he was going to allow her to drive one of them and she was elated with the opportunity, upon reaching the garage she noticed Thomas already there she smiled brightly giving the lad a small wave from where she was. " Good morning Thomas! " she called before falling back into step with Miles, she liked Thomas, he was a sweet lad and always seemed incredibly happy and positive, someone she knew she would enjoy having around, her eyes fell to the cars as they passed, the green Aston showed straight away and she grinned remembering going in it as he took her for that lunch, then falling to the Lambo remembering him picking her up in before he whisked her away for that weekend away, something she had such fond memories of. And then she spotted it, the sleek blue number which nearly had her groaning at how goddamn gorgeous it was, the glimmering blue almost twinkled under the lights of the garage, god she was sexy…and when the lights flash and that purr rolled out it travelled right down her spine hitting the tips of her toes, she grinned wi
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th excitement her hand coming to glide across the bonnet marvelling the price of machinery in front of her. " My my, Sapphire is a gorgeous girl…" she complimented the car, as if she would hear her and take it, her eyes danced over all of it her excitement only building to drive it. I think she likes you… She chuckled softly to herself, her eyes moving back a playful glint showing in her eyes. " Well of course she does, she has great taste…" she teased before stepping away so she could come up to Miles her hand outstretched to take the small key fob from him, clutching it in her hand that smile widening across her face. " I'll do my best to behave Mr King, all depends how persuasive Sapphire over here is…" she teased, nodding her head in her direction.
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Any questions? " No I don't think so …" she said, she closed the distance between them then, she couldn't resist just having a second with him, one arm pulled around his waist, she didn't know if he would want her to behave like this infront of Thomas, but she wanted to just give him a little affection before they went to work and had to stay away from one another for the day. " I'll see you at work….Miles " she spoke quietly tipping her self up she caught his lips, she only held them briefly before she pulled away. " Now if your excuse me I have a date with Sapphire…" she teased before she climbed in the car placing her purse in the passenger side she grasped her belt clicking it on, it was raining right now…and it wasn't cold…sod it she was having the top down, searching the console she pressed a button as the top slide beautifully down revealing her self, reaching into her bag she grabbed a band tucking her hair up in a ponytail not wanting it to get in the way as she drove. Placing the fob in the small compartment for it, her hands moved to the wheel clutching the leather with a grin, her feet positioned itself on the accelerator, she pressed it down just a few times, hearing her purring with each one did this time made a groan leave her lips. " Oh, I'm gonna enjoy driving her…'' she said playfully. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 30-Mar-23 07:52 AM
”I’ll see you at work…Miles.” It was brief, and he did as much as he could to keep it that way even though all Miles wanted to do was embrace her lovingly and hold that kiss to him until they both required air to breathe. Instead he just gently held her and returned her kiss softly, chasing her lips when she pulled away from him. He watched as she stepped up to the sparkling blue beauty and chuckled at her excitement. There was a sense of pride that he took in the idea that he’d chosen a car that she would like to drive, one that she’d be excited to. “Behave ladies…” He teased, speaking as if the car and Larisa were naughty women in his life that he needed to keep a close eye on. Miles would watch as she put the top down and fixed her hair to be able to see while she was driving. A soft smile spread on his face, confirming in his own head what he had believed this whole time. She looked damn good in that car. Staring at the beautiful piece of engineering machinery and the gorgeous woman who would be driving it for as long as he could, Miles slowly turned to make his way back towards Thomas and the Bentley that waited for him.
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“Good morning Thomas.” He said quietly to the younger man who merely opened the back door of the Bentley for Miles to climb inside. “Good morning sir. Awful nice of you to let Ms. Bechtel drive your other car sir.” Thomas said with a bright grin on his face. It was clear that Thomas liked Larisa, though he also was a very positive guy and tended to like pretty much everyone. Though Miles did recall that he hadn’t quite smiled this much or been this friendly when Miles was with Melody. It hadn’t been as noticeable before, though now Miles couldn’t help but see the difference. “Yes well, her car is currently unavailable…which reminds me..” Miles said quietly, standing in the open door and looking at Thomas a moment. “We may need to go back to that house. Can I count on you to-” “Always sir. Whatever you need, you know I’m here.” Thomas interjected, not needing to know the reason or the purpose of the request. It was one of the things that Miles adored about the kid, he was loyal to a fault and he didn’t often need a reason to do something for Miles. “Thank you Thomas. Let’s get to the office then shall we?” Miles finished, sliding into the Bentley’s backseat and hearing the door close with a gentle snap once he’d settled himself down and buckled in. His gaze moved to the beautiful blue car and the woman driving it, waiting for them to pull out and leave first before Thomas would follow out afterwards.
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The whole drive to the office, Miles remained on his phone checking messages and flicking through emails. There were a few positive messages, but for the most part it was full of things like ‘What are you thinking?’ and ‘Didn’t you learn your lesson from before??’ with the occasional ‘This isn’t a good idea…’ thrown in just for a slight change. By the time he got to the office, his mood had soured. Miles was tired of hearing how his decision to bring Larisa closer into his life was somehow the cause for the destruction of the world. Why was it such a damn problem for him to date a woman he was attracted to? It had been months since his last relationship, and that one had imploded in his face for sure but there was nothing saying that this one would do the same. Am… Am I dating Larisa? The thought ran through his head, and Miles wasn’t sure how he felt about it. He didn’t do relationships, mostly because he was afraid of getting hurt again like he had before with Melody. A woman that he thought he had wanted to spend the rest of his life with. But more and more over the last week he was finding that Larisa was occupying more and more of his heart. More and more of his mind and thoughts. Hell, he’d never let Melody drive any of his cars but with Larisa he had. Gave her the keys to not just the Ferrari today but the Alfa Romeo when they were in Italy. It was a curious thought, one that Miles resigned to discuss with Larisa later as he wanted her take on it and if that was something that she wanted with him. To say that they were dating, or if perhaps that was a pressure he was implementing on her prematurely. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 08:25 AM
Behave ladies She couldn't stop the playful grin thay creased her features at his teasing words, oh she would try to behave but being behind the sleek beast it was difficult to truly behave herself when all she wanted to do was step on the gas and see exactly what she was capable of doing, she hasn't moved yet instead she simply watched as Miles headed of back towards the waiting Bentley, she felt a little sad for a brief moment that she wasn't going to share the back of the Limo with him, that she couldn't touch his thigh talk and laugh on their way to work, the nervousness she felt for going there suddenly came roaring back, she hoped no one would treat her differently, because of what happened. She put the car in drive and soon however started out of his garage, the car felt smooth it was driving so well but she could definitely feel the power beneath her pointed heels, for the most part she drove carefully, it wasn't her car after all, it was expensive and she was sure Miles would be less than impressed if she turned up at the office with a smashed up Ferrari, her finger pressed the console to put some music on, the loud upbeat music pumped around her causing her to smile more combined with the purrs and vibrations of the car, god it was glorious. She behaved until she got to the open road and it was far to tempting not to open her up a little, her fingers turned the radio down just because she wanted to hear the sexy Purrs the car was going to give once she truly opened her up, her foot pushed down on the accelerator hearing the car purr deep and loud that grin spreading across her face Keep it under 120 rocked through her mind peeking down at the speed she was on 90…ah she could go a bit more she changed lanes so she had more road free before pushing her foot down once more, her back went flush against the seat, the wind hitting her face thankful that she had indeed put her hair up because christ knows her hair would be all over her face right no
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w, she chuckled a little the excitement and adrenaline rushing through her, god she loved this car….she hoped he would let her drive it more, even when she got her Jag back. She didn't pay attention to the speed she was going not on this straight road anyway before she came to her turning of , lowering her speed so she went a bit more sensibly through these more busier roads, she saw his building up ahead and swallowed hard, god she hoped today would be okay…she hoped they wouldn't get to much stick Don't say anything, that's probably the safest thing she told herself, better that then opening her mouth and saying to much, she pulled into his parking space pressing a button to put the roof back on, her hand came to her hair tugging it out that ponytail ruffling her hair a little to take the kink away before grabbing her bag and stepping out, she locked the door slipping the fob into her bag before heading for the door that would lead her in. Stepping in she noticed Rosie instantly behind the desk, she peered up to her noticing the girl looking her way before instead of saying hello she quickly looked away, moving herself to look busy gathering papers, her eyes narrowed at her actions, she always said hello…
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" Good morning Rosie…" Larisa said if she didn't want to say good morning she certainly would, Rosie peeked up to her then her face twisting a little before she nodded. "G-ood Morning" she said a little hesitant which caused Larisa to frown more, her eyes moved to one of the guards then who didn't even say hello simply nodding in her direction, great is this how today was going to go? She sighed deeply stepping to the elevator she pressed the button, hearing it ding she stepped in clicking the top floor before the doors shut and she leaned against the walls, perhaps she could understand why they were a little apprehensive with her, why they seemed of the last woman Miles had got involved with ripped him to shreds, she could understand their loyalty to him, but she wasn't her, and it pained her a bit to think they thought she was. The lift dinged and she stepped out gazing our across their office, the bleak views outside the large windows looking like it could possibly rain any moment as she stepped towards her desk, she could only imagine the work she would have to do today, and knew straight away he was going to want those files, she flicked the computer on pushing her bag down on the floor she shrugged her jacket of hanging it on the small hooks before sitting down , she needed to make a start on those charts, best to keep busy… @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 30-Mar-23 09:10 AM
Miles wasn’t too far behind Larisa, chuckling a little hearing the roar of the Ferrari as it left the garage. He did love that car, though he was much happier knowing that Larisa seemed keen on it as well. It was an idea, one that he’d store away for now and come back to another day. For now, he just remained quiet dealing with the different messages he’d gotten while Thomas expertly drove the Bentley towards the office. About halfway through his fifth or sixth message telling him what a mistake he was making, Miles put his phone away and just closed his eyes in the back of the car. The opinions of others was pissing him off, as if he needed their advice on what to do in his private life. As if he cared what others thought of him. It was more or less more concerning that he thought they would treat Larisa differently. That they would look at her with scorn like they did when Melody’s article had surfaced and Miles had left the office on hiatus for two weeks, only to extend it by another month after Charlotte was killed. The morbid thought of ‘at least that can’t happen twice.’ It made his face twist in pain and his heart ache at the idea. “We’re here sir..” Thomas said gently and Miles opened his eyes as the Bentley pulled into the parking area of King’s A&I. The sparkling blue Ferrari he spotted first, parked neatly and securely in his space as he had instructed Larisa to do. A soft smile spread over his lips, hoping that she had liked driving the car at least and feeling very confident that she had. Before long Thomas was pulling the car up so that Miles could step out. He grabbed his things for work and gave a simple wave to his driver before going inside the building. Rosie was the first to greet him, her bubbly nervousness only masked by the unease she had on her face.
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“G-Good morning Mr. King..” It was clear that she was saying it out of obligation, not necessarily because she wanted to. Miles paid it no mind. He didn’t care if Rosie wished him a good morning or if she ignored him completely. He’d be dealing with enough today that he didn’t want to deal with the rumors of the office as well. Especially not from mousey little receptionists. Still just to be polite, he gave her a nod before stepping into the elevator to head to his office. The whole trip up the lift Miles kept going over what he’d say today if he was asked about the weekend. Knowing for sure that he likely wouldn’t be able to keep it too quiet despite not really wanting to divulge anything to anyone. For the first time in his life, he wanted to keep his private life private. He hadn’t cared necessarily who knew what he did behind closed doors before, and even with Melody he was happy to show her off to the press and be boastful about their relationship. It was probably why it had crashed so hard when everything fell apart.
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Before he knew it, the doors to the lift had opened up and Miles was stepping out into the small lobby before his office and the other conference rooms on this floor. It felt like ages since he’d been in the office, when it was really just an extended weekend. The hardest part, was seeing Larisa at her desk getting herself going for the day and working on what he could only assume would be the reports he’d need to review. Not that anyone was up on the floor yet today, but knowing that he’d have meetings with department heads and counsel in the conference rooms later, Miles decided there was no time like the present to practice being professional with her. “Good morning Ms. Bechtel.” he said as kindly as he could, stepping around her desk and making for his office. He would wait for just a moment or two in case she decided to say anything back to him, before he’d make his way inside. It hurt not getting to be more casual with her, but what other choice did he have? Feeling his frustration on the whole thing bubbling in his chest, Miles got himself situated at his desk, opened his email and immediately groaned. His first meeting this morning? Would apparently be with Julia. Something that Larisa would also see on her calendar as well for just a little past 8:30am with a red “High Priority” stamp labeled across the top of the subject line. It was very clear that Julia required a meeting with both of them, and declining the meeting was not an option. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 09:27 AM
Sitting down at that desk bringing up the reports didn't do much to distract her from the situation going on around her, Rosie and the guard didn't have to say much for her to see the complete difference in their complexation, Rosie had always said good morning to her always been chirpy and happy to do so, this morning it was forced like she felt obligated to say it, like she almost didn't want to, the guard who always said hello to her looked away didn't even acknowledge she was there, it hurt to get such a cold reception from two people who normally were bright and Happy to see her, would the others treat her the same to?. She shook her head there was no need to focus on that, right now her priority was work, that's what she needed to focus on not what two people thought about her, why did that matter anyway? They wasn't important she didn't care what they thought, and yet even as she said that she knew she didn't mean it, she did care, she didn't want anyone to have a different opinion of her…her thoughts were soon distracted as soon as she heard that elevator ping, her eyes peered up watching Miles walking in and felt her heart lurch at the sight of him, even though she saw him this morning seeing him strutting in with that air of confidence about him had butterflies racing in her stomach, she cleared her throat gazing back at her computer screen. Professional Larisa…remain Professional she told herself. " Good morning Mr King…" she returned her eyes quickly gazing up to watch as he headed into that office and only turned away once the door had shut, focusing back on the reports she got all the ones be wanted sent over, ensuring she got all the details correct before moving to the calendar wanting to see what the day was going to bring before she spotted that early meeting underlined in red and she felt herself sink in that chairHigh priority and both her and Miles were expected to go, she groaned inwardly sinking in that chair her hands in her fac
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e. " Well….you were expecting this…" she quietly said to her self peeking at the clock it was already 8.15 they would have to go soon and she felt she had no time to prepare for this, standing up from the desk she grasped her Jacket tossing it on, she wondered if she should wait for Miles….would it be better if she went by herself? Would he want them to go together? She felt her head whizzing with what the man wanted before she relented and moved to his office door, knocking on it and waiting for him to call her in before she opened the door carefully not truly entering but loitering in the doorway. " We have a meeting at 8.30 Mr King, would you like me to head down before you?.." she needed to stay professional, that's what they had to do here, though it was killing her a little to behave in such a way not when her insides were twisting with nerves for what Julia would say to the pair of them.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 30-Mar-23 10:05 AM
So far so good… I guess He thought, hating the fact that she had fallen right into that professional tone with him but glad all at the same time. This fine line they were walking was annoying at the best of times and frustrating at the worst. There was very little wiggle room for anything else for Miles. Looking at the time when he saw the meeting invitation for Julia, he realized that they only really had about fifteen minutes to prepare any kind of statement to her. As the head of HR it wasn’t surprising that Miles would have gotten a meeting with Julia to discuss, whatever it was that Larisa and him had. She was a brand new employee that worked directly under him and reported directly to him. Toss in that she’s the daughter of a competitor company and it was a cocktail for an HR disaster. One thing he knew for certain with the whole thing was something that he had come to the conclusion of in the car on the way here. The whole time he couldn’t get Larisa’s happy face out of his head. Any time he closed his eyes, he saw that giddy expression and excitement to drive the Ferrari. Or he’d see how amazed she was when they had visited the Villas over the weekend and the view of the place had impressed her. Or even how she had looked near tears when Miles had suggested visiting her grandfather while they were in town. He realized he liked seeing her happy, liked making her happy and he wanted to continue doing so. Miles didn’t care what others thought of this, as he had made his mind up on the matter. ”We have a meeting at 8:30 Mr. King, would you like me to head down before you?” It was Larisa at his office door. Miles hadn’t even recognized that she’d knocked and let herself in. At her question though he simply shook his head. Miles needed to talk to her first, before Julia did her job and discussed what was between them on her own. “Ms. Bechtal, yes… go ahead and meet me there… I’ll be down in a few minutes…” Miles said as gently as he could. Just before s
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he’d leave he tried to give her a reassuring smile. Julia was a tough woman when she wanted to be, but she had good intentions and always looked out for Miles. He was sure that this would be the same for Larisa too. To be honest, Miles wasn't sure how he was going to talk to Julia about this. The last time he had had to, it was when he had to let Melody go because he was unable to continue a working relationship with her after she'd thoroughly demolished his heart. Or so he had thought... @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 10:18 AM
Yes…go ahead and meet me there She felt those nerves pool inside her stomach, hearing that he wanted to go ahead without her, she had liked Julia this week she had been more than helpful towards her, sending her little reminder emails of things she needed to do, anything of important that needed doing, she had appreciated her help that week, she just hoped she wouldn't treat her differently like the two members of staff she had seen so far this morning, she didn't understand why having fun with someone enjoying someone's company was such a bad thing? Maybe because he just isn't anyone Larisa, he is a multi millionaire who's been burned before by a PA and your the daughter of a competitor… god when she said that it made her seem incredibly bad and she didn't like it, she didn't want people to think she had a ultimatum here, she caught his smile and gave her one of his back, it reassured her a bit, what ever happened, happened, she didn't regret nothing nor would she say she did, she liked spending time with him. Leaving his office she went to her desk pushing her chair in before heading back to that elevator she felt the nerves pooling in her stomach as she stepped in the doors closing and taking her to the floor she knew Julia was on, she closed her eyes trying to settle herself from who else she might see on the way there and how people might treat her, the doors opened and she stepped out, walking down that quiet corridor she saw a few people as she went most of them diverted their eyes when they saw her, some even spoke in hush tones gazing over to her as she walked, how difficult it was not to turn around and ask them if they wanted to share what ever it was they were discussing, but she didn't. Be professional she kept telling her self over and over again before she came to Julia's door, she checked the time 8.25am well it was nearly time, taking a deep breath she stood a little taller before knocking on the door, let's just get this over with.
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Julia Richmond BOT 30-Mar-23 11:08 AM
It was a bit of a mixed bag for Larisa as she made her way down. Some of her colleagues would look up from their desks as she made her way down the corridor. Several co-workers would whisper their little comments. Some with curious and intrigued faces and some with disgust and loathing stares. It was hard to tell if more people were on the team of hating Larisa for what they’d heard in the media or were on her side. At the gentle knock on the office door, Julia lifted her head from her desk and endless amount of work she seemed to never get completely through with and called out in that same gentle and almost motherly tone. The time on her computer being 8:25am, she wondered if it was Larisa, Miles or both. “Door’s open, come on in!” When Larisa would open the door and step inside, she was greeted not by someone who was angry or upset with her, nor by someone who was on the team of hating her for daring to be intimate with the CEO of the company. Instead it was a kind smile, the same one she’d worn on her first day and while not as enthusiastic as Julia had been before it was unmistakable that she was glad that Larisa was here alone and not with Miles quite yet. She wanted to have a chance to speak with her alone first before she’d have to take Miles to task. “Oh! Larisa come in! come in. Please make yourself comfortable.” Julia said kindly, motioning to one of the chairs that sat in front of her desk. Julia didn’t move from behind hers, merely shifting to a filing cabinet to the side of her desk within arm’s reach and opening the drawer up to pull out a pair of files and a couple of documents. While Larisa would no doubt attempt to make herself comfortable by sitting down where she was instructed to, Julia merely laid out the folders on her desk in front of her. One was clearly thicker than the other, the name “M. J. King” labeling the tab on it while the thinner one was labeled “L. Bechtel”. They were personnel files, and Julia quietly opened Laris
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a’s while they waited for Miles. Inside were only a few documents, her hiring questionnaire, a copy of her resume and credentials, as well as the signed NDA and other hiring documents that were required of her. Julia didn’t mind these documents though, instead with the file opened sifting through a few papers she had in her hand as if she was looking for something. “So, tell me how Italy was.” Julia asked, but not in the manner that would suggest she was looking to trap Larisa into admitting something she shouldn’t. It was more like a friend, wondering how Larisa’s vacation trip was, how were the accommodations that she stayed in and did she have a good time. The whole time Julia only glanced at Larisa here and there but each time she held a kind and almost motherly smile on her face. While Larisa certainly had just cause to be concerned or worried about how her colleagues and co-workers would treat her, it seemed that Julia was not one of those she needed to worry about. Julia was incredibly professional in her work, and it seemed the last thing that she wanted or was going to try and do, was to make Larisa needlessly uncomfortable. She took out a sheet of paper, a form it looked like and placed it face down on top of Miles’ thick folder, a second one placed inside of Larisa’s while she waited to hear how the trip went. “I’ve heard the Villas are a beautiful property. Did you like it? I hope that it was warm and sunny for you while you were there.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 11:29 AM
Doors open, come on in! The chirpy tone of Julia hit her ears and it instantly settled her a little, she didn't sound angry or upset she sounded how she normally did happy and content, she never understood how she could be so relaxed sometimes, she was In charge of HR she could imagine she had a lot to deal with sometimes, especially today, she could only imagine the amount of paperwork she would have to deal with today and it made her wince, she should be angry with her, she was angry at herself for causing this much trouble, she was also upset how the people around her were looking like they'd be quite happy for her to vanish there and then, with a deep sigh she opened the door stepping in finally almost afraid to see the woman's face in case it changed the moment she saw who it was Oh! Larisa come in! Come in please make yourself comfortable Her brow arched just a little to hear her happy tone, she was not expecting this kind of response she didn't know why but she half expected her to berate her, to tell her of for acting in such a unprofessional manner with her boss, instead she seemed happy, for the most part even if it wasn't as soft as she had been with her before. "Y-eah….Yeah I'll do that.." she said the anxiousness still I'm her voice, somehow she was waiting for her to shout at her, she felt like she was being lured in to a false sense of security, but somehow Julia was and always had been nice to her. Would she really change now? Well you did kiss your boss in the middle of a dance floor in the middle of a charity event in front of a load of people with cameras she winced at her thoughts stepping into the room moving to sit her down on the plush chair in front of the desk. Larisa eyes fell to those files not missing how thick Miles seemed to be before her much thinner one came out, her eyes glancing in as Julia flicked through it she was curiously wondering what she was getting out or what she wanted to do before her question rolled out a
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nd her eyes lifted. How was Italy? it was amazing, she had the best weekend…she loved every second of it, and it was because of Miles but she could hardly say that now could she? She shifted on the chair moving to sit back folding one leg over the other and allowing her hands to rest over her knees. Larisa's eyes watched another form come out a blank one at that, her heart was racing wondering what the form was for before she quickly diverted her eyes away to look back at Julia swallowing that lump in her throat. " The villas were beautiful, there in such a beautiful position, with stunning views, there be a nice retreat for anyone who wants to visit there, thankfully the weather was beautiful to, Italy is my home, it's a special place to me , so I'm probably incredibly biassed about anything to do with it, but…it was a good weekend. " she said quickly her fingers toying with one another as she anxiously waited for the questions she thought she might ask. @Fiory
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Julia Richmond BOT 30-Mar-23 11:57 AM
If she was waiting for the other shoe to drop, it wouldn’t come. Julia seemed pleasantly interested in what Larisa had to say regarding the trip, putting the stack of papers down after she’d found the forms she was looking for and had them neatly placed to be reviewed later. “I’m so jealous. I’ve heard Mr. King talk about the Amalfi coast for months and he’s yet to actually take anyone there. I was hoping he’d ask me to go with him, it’s on my bucket list to visit Italy one of these days. I’ll have to chew him out for leaving me out of the fun.” Julia said softly, turning in her chair to listen to Larisa with that same kind expression on her face. Her words were incredibly truthful, there wasn’t an upset tone or hidden agenda in anything she said. “I know you’re probably nervous about why I called you and Mr. King in for a meeting today.” Julia finally said after Larisa had mentioned about the weather in Italy, and how the weekend had been a lovely retreat from the cooler cloudier weather that London normally sported. “As you may not know, King’s A&I has a very strict no fraternization policy regarding it’s employees and that include Mr. King as well. We’ve had incidents in the past where it’s cause quite the stir to allow such behavior.” Julia’s words were kind and gentle, even though she’d gone from a pleasant topic of conversation to more of a business meeting demeanor. “That being said, these things do happen. So I am glad that you’re here without Mr. King first, as I need to ask you a few personal questions before we can continue.” Julia said softly, flipping the form back over that was on Larisa’s file and showing that it was similar to a non-disclosure agreement form that she had signed upon her hiring at King’s A&I. However, this one was regarding personal inter-office relationships and the guidelines that would be required of someone who was engaged in such a thing. “I need to know Larisa..” Julia’s tone became very serious, there was still g
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entleness there but it was clear that the happy go lucky version of her and the bubbles had popped and this was the HR Director that Larisa was speaking with now. Not just Julia the office friend. “Were you coerced in any way? Bribed by Mr. King or any of his staff for additional incentives or bonuses in order to have any kind of intimate relationship with him? Was anything promised to you that would hinder your ability to do your job?” As the questions came, Julia sat at the ready to take notes and to fill in the document for Larisa’s file. Safe to assume the same document would be filled out for Miles as well when he got down there. “I’m sorry if this is a little inconsiderate of me to ask…” Julia continued, waiting for Larisa to explain in as much detail as she could so that Julia could take down the necessary information needed. “But is it your intention to harm, dismantle, degrade, or otherwise destroy the reputation of King’s A&I or that of Mr. Miles J. King while pursuing this relationship status?” The line of questioning was direct and thorough, wanting to know as many details as possible so that a determination could be made regarding Larisa and Miles’ relationship and standing in the office. It was very possible that Julia may recommend that Larisa be transferred to a different department or moved from where she currently was. Just so that there was always an air of professionalism in the office. However, at least for now, it seemed that Julia was more asking just for the information first, not really because she had any intention of removing Larisa from her job. After all if she did, Julia would suffer too having to do both her own job as well as managing Miles’ calendar. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 12:44 PM
I'm so jealous Her brows furrowed as she explained how jealous she was that Larisa got to go and how she expressed how she would have loved to have gone, how she wanted to see the place so desperately how it was on her bucket list caused a small smile to come across her face. " Well I'm certainly sorry that you didn't get the opportunity to go this time, but you should go next time, especially if it's somewhere you really want to visit , I'm sure he would be more than happy to take you Mrs Richmond " she didn't want to use Julia then, she didn't know why but It didn't seem right to use he'd first name not with all the tension she was feeling. I know your probably nervous… She shifted in her seat then her hands clenching on her knees nodding softly towards Julia. " Yeah a little…" she admitted honestly, she was more nervous for what was going to be asked of her, what questions would Julia ask her, what did she want from her and what did she want to know, somehow she just knew what ever she was going to ask was going to be hard for her, anything that came from a HR perspective was, her brows furrowed together as Julia started to talk hearing the No fraternising policy she felt those nerves grow a little harder could she lose her job over this? Here she was worried what people think when in reality she could have done so much more damage to herself. " I'm aware of past events…" she said softly not wanting to indulge in thinking on it anymore, her foot was bouncing a little her hands that were wrapped around her knee came to sit on her lap her hands clenched together " I understand, I'm happy to answer what ever questions you have…" she said trying to keep her nerves under check, the moment that voice became more serious she felt those nerves get worse, her eyes never faltering from Julia's face before her question came out and her face twisted almost instantly with the suggestion that she was paid to be in a relationship with him. " What?...no…no I haven't
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been paid, no one bribed me, nothing like that happened, anytime i spent with Mi- I mean Mr King was because i wanted to, not because i felt i had to or because i was paid to, and i certainly don't want people thinking that i- …" she stopped then, already she felt herself getting worked up that anyone would even think someone paid her or bribed her, to even wanna be with him in that way. I'm sorry if this is a little inconsiderate of me to ask
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She frowned a little deeper wondering what could possibly come next, what else she wanted to ask her, but the next question that came had her eyes widening, feeling like she had the breath stolen from her lungs, sucking in a deep breath she felt sick that she was even being asked that, that Julia and perhaps other people thought that was what she was doing. " Is that what people think? Is that why everyone is looking at me like they are? Because they think that's what I'm doing? " she spoke, her lips trembling a little, unable to keep those emotions under check that anyone would suggest she was doing this to harm him, it made her chest tight her breathing almost harsh as the tightness grew in the confines of her ribs " I would never, ever do anything to harm him or this company, I have no intentions of harming, degrading or dismantling his company in any way shape or form..I can see why people might think that, seeing who my father is seeing what happened to him before, but I am not vindictive, I did not come here with any ill intentions despite what all the people out here think " she said pointing her finger towards her office door. " I did not come here with any intentions of anything happening, if anything I swore to myself it never would, I didn't want to get into this mess and yet here I am, with colleagues looking at me like I'm…I'm…a horrible person " she certainly didn't want to use those words, asshole came to mind but she didn't think it was appropriate. " Like I'm here to hurt the man, hurt his company…I am.not like that, I'm not…" her voice came quieter trying desperately to stop herself from getting too emotional over the situation. " Is it so wrong that I li-" she stopped herself then deciding she shouldn't say anything more, like Miles said just don't say anything so she didn't she shut her mouth looking across the room then unable to even look at Julia anymore with the hurt she felt for the questions she asked, she knew this was
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protocol…knew it was part of the procedure but it didn't mean it didn't hurt to think Julia thought that of her, and she knew she wasn't the only one. @Fiory
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Julia Richmond BOT 30-Mar-23 01:36 PM
For the most part, Julia just nodded her head and took the necessary notes as Larisa answered the questions she was asked. There were no follow ups, and it wasn’t immediately shown that Larisa was in any kind of trouble at all with the inquiries. It didn’t confirm she wasn’t in trouble, but more that these were standard questions to protect the company and it’s CEO as well as Larisa as an employee. At the last question she asked, Julia let her gaze rise up to meet Larisa’s, watching her carefully like an old cat would a mouse that stumbled into it’s midst. More curious than ready to pounce as if those hunting days were over for her. When Larisa began to ask if that was what people or her colleagues thought of her, Julia opened her mouth to try and answer, only to close it soon afterwards considering that Larisa seemed very intent on making her point known. ”I am not like that, I’m not…Is it so wrong that I li-” “Larisa…” She said finally, after the woman seemed emotionally charged and adamant that she would never do anything to harm Miles or his company or reputation. A quiet smile rose on her face, and Julia set her pen down on the form she had been taking notes on for Larisa’s file. “Oh Larisa, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to offend. These are standard questions that I have to ask to protect the company as well as your reputation and Mr. King’s. It’s nothing personal.” Julia tried to explain, though she knew for a fact it was personal. These were invasive questions, and while she hated having to ask them they were a necessary thing to ask. It would help the company to have this on the record, to be ahead of anything like this if some kind of falling out were to happen between Miles and Larisa. “For what it’s worth…” Her tone softened, and Julia leaned in on her arms across her desk. “I’ve never seen Mr. King so happy before. I’ve seen that video a dozen times and it just gives me butterflies watching you two dance. It’s enchanting every time. Like
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you two stepped out of a fairytale. So I can understand the jealousy around the office.” Julia smiled a little at Larisa, picking up her pen again and taking a few additional notes on the form she had been filling out. “The biggest reason for this meeting is to establish a timeline for you both. As well as an agreement. That you both can do your jobs without being distracted with one another and can behave in a professional manner while on King’s A&I grounds…Do you think you can do that Mr. King?” Julia said with a little bit of snark in her voice, raising her brow at the man as he peered in around the door.
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Miles King BOT 30-Mar-23 01:36 PM
Miles had only just gotten there towards the end of the conversation. He had thought to stay out, let Larisa talk as much as she needed to, but when he saw through the window just how upset she was getting speaking to Julia, he couldn’t help himself from attempting to sneak in. Not that he was any good at it. It wasn’t exactly easy to hide his broad shouldered frame in a doorway. “Apologies for not announcing myself earlier… I.. didn’t want to interrupt.” He said quietly, taking the necessary two steps inside the room and closing the door behind him. He stood with that same business confidence that he adopted while in the office, turning towards that same window and shutting the blinds there to give the three of them a little privacy. Satisfied, Miles made his way towards Julia’s desk. His face wasn’t happy but it certainly wasn’t furious at the woman asking her questions. “It’s not her fault Julia.” Miles said sternly, standing next to Larisa and unashamedly putting his hand on her shoulder. He just wanted to be there for her, to let her know she wasn’t alone in this, though he honestly was kicking himself that he hadn’t come down sooner to be here with her during this line of questioning. Miles soon let his attention turn back to Julia, huffing a little in irritation as he watched her pick up the form that had been laid out on his thicker personal file for the company. “Let’s just get this over with shall we?” He said irritably, pulling his hand away for a moment and crossing his arms in front of his chest. Miles took a deep breath before he began rattling off the answers to the questions he knew that Julia would ask. “No, I didn't offer any kind of promotion or bonus in order to date me. No I wasn’t coerced or manipulated into dating her No I didn’t force myself onto her or use my higher office in order to pressure her into any of this. Nothing was promised other than personal ones that are not privy to King’s Acquisitions and Investment’s interests.” As Mi
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les talked, rattling off the answers to the questions that Julia would have asked, Julia scribbled down her notes as quickly as possible onto Miles’ form. “Yes I can do my job without worry or without distraction, and I trust that Ms. Bechtel is perfectly capable of doing the same and performing her duties in the office in a professional manner. And No, I’m not looking to harm, dismantle, degrade, or otherwise destroy her reputation or that of her family by dating her.” Miles said coolly, and Julia just seemed to chuckle at him a little while she took her necessary notes. While he waited for a response from Julia if there were any follow up concerns or questions from his HR Director, Miles knelt down on one knee to be more at Larisa’s eye level. “I’m sorry it took me a little longer than I expected to get to this meeting and left you alone here…” He said quietly, not daring to touch her but it was clear he wanted to hold her so she didn’t have to feel so attacked or so distressed. “I know this is a lot…are you alright?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 04:46 PM
Oh larisa I'm so sorry I didn't mean to offend But she had offended her, if she meant to or not was irrelevant, she hated those questions that was asked of her, she was sure she had asked them before on probably more then one occasion but it disturbed her and hurt her to think they had to be asked to her, that she thought she could do that to me, she had no intentions nor did she ever have any intentions of hurting the man, hurting him would hurt her of that she was sure, she cared about him a lot, and yet it seemed so many people seemed to think she was this terrible person now, seemed to dislike her and it bothered her, she hadn't changed she was still the same girl, just a girl who was enjoying the company of a man she liked was that so wrong? " It felt personal…" she said quietly, she just had to get her feelings out, had to let the woman know what was going on inside her, she knew her eyes were glistening blinking a few times she felt a stray tear slip free as her hand rose to quickly swipe it away, she didn't want to sit here like a blubbering mess, she needed to.be stronger then that, she knew this wouldn't be the first line of questions she was going to have to have, she was sure there would be more and she needed to be stronger if she wanted to manage it. For what it's worth Larisa turned to look back at Julia then hearing what she had to say next that she has watched them dance a dozen times the thought had her cheeks turning a soft shade or crimson shifting on her chair a little feeling a slight tinge of embarrassment before she finally smiled a little towards her. " It felt like it…" she said quietly going back and remembering that dance, how it felt to be twirled around in his arms the way he hummed that tune , how his arms felt guiding her across that dance floor it was beautiful, and she loved it….the kiss was just the perfect ending, it was Just a shame people had to ruin it for her, ruin it for them and now here she was being interro
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gated…for liking someone, it all seemed so unfair that the whole world believed she wanted something more then what she had, she honestly couldn't care less if the man lost his millions tomorrow, the flashy cars and private jets wasn't what made her want to pursue him, it was just him. The biggest reason for this meeting is to.establish a timeline fir you both. As well as an agreement . That you both can do your jobs without being distracted with one another and can behave in a professional manner while on Kings A&I grounds, do you think you can do that….Mr King?
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She heard his name and instantly felt butterflies rise in her stomach, turned a little in her chair she noticed him behind her and wondered how long exactly had he been standing there, did he hear what she had to say, seeing him somehow brought out more emotions as she quickly looked away not wanting to allow her self to get to emotional that wouldn't help her case of behaving professionally here with him. " I can be professional I know I can.." she said softly before she watched Miles come closer, that blind being shut before he came forward to stand beside her, she felt his strong hand against her shoulder and sighed a little at the comfort it brought, a comfort she truly needed right then . She remained silent as Miles spoke though she couldn't stop the small smile that pulled up on her lips to hear him answer the questions that she didn't even ask, she released her leg allowing both here's to rest on the floor, her hands continuing to clamp together in front of her before he kneeled down beside her, her eyes turned to look towards him softening greatly as she caught those calling chocolate eyes she loved so much, how she longed to release her hand reach out and stroke his cheek, pull.him into this chair so she could curl into him Bury her face Into the crook of his neck like she loved to do so much and forget everything going on around her, but she didn't….she behaved for now. " I'm okay, I just….I don't want people thinking of me like that, that's not what I want, I would never want to hurt you or your business, and it pains me to think that some people here probably do think that's what I'm trying to do, and I would never…I wouldn't…" she said quietly her voice starting to tremble again as she pushed it away she couldn't allow herself to get to caught up in everything, she didn't want Julia to think she couldn't do her job well she well and truly knew she could. She loved working here she did she was passionate about it, yes she liked Miles…a lot but t
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hat didn't mean she couldn't behave in a professional manner in the office, because she could she just knew she could she just hoped she believed she could to. @Fiory
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Julia Richmond BOT 30-Mar-23 07:02 PM
Her pen scribbled quickly across the page, her eyes never looking up as Miles answered the questions she had yet to ask as if he’d been asked them before and knew exactly what Julia would have said. She couldn’t hide the smile on her face as she got through the last of it before looking up at the pair of them. He had knelt down and was speaking gently to her. It was clear there was care there and Julia felt like she was witnessing something special first hand. A scene out of a romance movie or some other kind of happily ever after watching the pair of them. In all my years working here, I’ve never seen that before.. She thought, recognizing this was the first time that she’d ever seen Miles kneel down to someone. Julia couldn’t recall a time when the man hadn’t looked down on everyone that came within a few feet of him, only crouching down for a moment to not scare a child if there happened to be one. But to purposefully get down on his knees? To remain there just so that he could comfort someone? That was new. “I think that’s everything I needed to ask.” Julia started, her voice soft and quiet with her next question of him. “If you both could sign these please, acknowledging that if things between you two become unprofessional or toxic to yourselves or the company then it is agreed upon that separation up to termination of employment may be implemented…this form merely confirms that all parties here understand this going forward…does that make sense?” It was the last question that Julia had to ask. One that had been a topic of contention as it had taken him a week or so to fire Melody after her transgressions, which put a strain on the rest of his management staff. All of whom knew what she had done and had to act polite to her with any interaction. It had been quite uncomfortable, and it had been Julia’s insistence to have her removed that finally won Miles over in the end. To be honest, Julia had never really liked Melody, had always thought that the
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re was something off putting about the woman. So when she found out the truth and just how badly hurt Miles was witnessing the breakdown herself, Julia was the first to insist that she be removed. With Larisa however, Julia actually liked the young woman. She had a fire and a spunk that reflected well in her work ethic. She was passionate beyond her credentials and if anything could be said about her, she had Miles in the palm of her hand it seemed. The way that Larisa had answered Julia’s questions earlier, vehemently denying that she’d ever want to hurt Miles and even going so far as becoming emotional at the very idea of it was very telling for Julia.
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Miles King BOT 30-Mar-23 07:03 PM
It took Miles a good long while listening to Julia ask her question of him. He remained knelt on the floor on one knee next to Larisa. His dark eyes moved from her to Julia and there was a determined contemplation on his face when he met the older woman’s. He seemed to be searching for the answer, and even though he knew what he had to say he hated the idea of saying it. “I hope it never comes to that…” He said quietly, letting his gaze fall to the floor as if he was unable to look at either one of them. His gaze moved from Larisa then back to Julia, slowly getting to his feet and taking a step forward to sign his form on the stack on her desk from his personnel file. He knew the answer was yes, that’s what Julia needed to hear. Needed to know that he wouldn’t put the relationship that was budding with Larisa ahead of the other employees and the company that his family had built. Additionally, if it was hurting Larisa in any way as much as it pained him to think about it, Miles knew that he would let her go first before it would ever come to that. His signature scratched on his form showing that he understood the implications of what Julia was suggesting and what he would have to adhere to, Miles looked back at Larisa, wondering if she would sign it too. Hoping beyond hope that she would. He wanted this, more than anything he found, and all it took to have her with him was a signature on a piece of paper. A promise to be good while at work, as professional as possible. Larisa wouldn’t be given special treatment due to her relationship with the CEO and Miles was alright with that. As his partner however, outside of work, there was no document that Miles could sign to not spoil her as much or as often as he wanted. “I’m sorry about all this… it’s for legal’s sake really Larisa… Just so that they don’t have to deal with the fall out from… well from before.” His words were quiet, hoping that she wouldn’t be offended with the questions that had to be asked and the
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document that had to be signed. It was protection for her and protection for him. It kept the company free of liability if they broke apart which was all that Julia was trying to do. Miles knew that, and he hoped that Larisa would understand that as well. From his standpoint, he would sign a thousand contracts and then sign a thousand more if it meant he could keep Larisa close. That he could keep her with him. Though he knew this was a lot, and while he waited for her to make a decision on how she wanted this to all go, Miles hoped that it wasn’t too much for her. That he hadn’t gone too far and that she couldn’t see past this legal issue in order to be with him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 07:56 PM
Larisa could hear Julia scribbling away behind her as she spoke to Miles and somehow that annoyed her more, was she writing down all they were saying to one another, was it gonna get locked away in a file, was this how it was going to be? There every love scrutinised and talked about, written documentation too.prove what was said or done about it all,. About what? Two people exploring there feelings for one another? Yet this all felt to business like to her, to formal, she could understand why things had to be covered from a legal point of view because who knew what could happen if it wasn't, that didn't mean she had to like it. If you both could sign these please, acknowledging that If things between you two become unprofessional or toxic to yourselves of the company then it is agree upon that separation up to termination of employment may be implemented She listened to her with her lips pursed,.she understood why she felt the need to have that contact in place, why I was important she remembered Miles telling her about Melody, what it was like afterwards and truthfully if things got bad between them she knew she would never be able to stand being in the same room with him, she couldn't look at him.everyday knowing she was never going to be able to touch him, kiss his lips stroke her hands down his spent warn out body as he laid on top of her I hope it never comes to that She could hear the hurt and distress in his voice and it pained her a little, she didn't want him to worry not about things like this, she had no intention of hurting him, she wasn't lying when she said she liked him because she did, a lot, and the thought of hurting him hurt her, she nodded to Miles as be spoke realising it was probably important for him for her to sign it, even though she knew she was effectively signing a piece of paper that stated if Miles no longer saw her good enough to have around, if there relationship seized to continue she would be the one terminated or
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moved, its not like they could do it to the ceo now was it? She leaned forward turning the contract one reading it briefly to male sure she hadn't missed anything before her elegant signature glided across the paper, she stood up then adjusting her jacket running her hands down the front of her taking a deep breath those emotions from earlier still very much there. " Is that all Mrs Richmond? I'd like to get back to my desk, I have a lot to catch up on as I'm sure you can imagine " she said truthfully she just wanted out, she knew it was procedure knew Julia asked them because she had to not necessarily because she wanted to, but it still hurt her…hurt that those things would be assumed of her. @Fiory
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Julia Richmond BOT 30-Mar-23 08:38 PM
The way that Larisa stood up and signed her form troubled Julia a little. It was nothing against her, but everything to protect not just her but Miles too. The last thing they all wanted was some horrible fall out again that had happened with Melody. Not that Julia thought Larisa was anything like the previous PA for Miles. “Thank you Larisa. I’m sorry again for the trouble. It’s just procedure.” she said quietly, before Larisa stated that she was quite done with the meeting. Taken aback a little, Julia just nodded letting Larisa leave to go back to her desk. It wasn’t like Julia didn’t understand, and she did feel horrible for the cold way the conversation went. Even Miles seemed down at it. Something that Julia was quick to pat him on the arm to try and cheer him back up.
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Miles King BOT 30-Mar-23 08:38 PM
For Miles, he just watched Larisa leave. He hadn’t been with her long enough to know every quirk she had, but he’d seen her upset enough times to know what it looked like. And he could tell without a shadow of a doubt that she was upset. Everything in him fought to stay rooted to the spot, as all he wanted to do was reach out to her. To hold her against him and stroke her hair and rub her back. He just wanted to help her understand that this, while cold, was actually a good thing. It meant that they didn’t have to hide, as long as they could do their jobs and weren’t too distracted with each other. Miles thought that she would be happy about this. That she would still want this. Was that not the case anymore? Was it too much for her? Obviously the meeting had upset her and Miles was determined to talk to her about it once he was done with Julia. She was giving him a motherly look, a mixture of both excitement and apprehension for the man. Her gaze reflected years of knowing Miles and the silent wish for him to just be careful. They talked for a few minutes in private, plenty of time for Larisa to make it back up to her desk before Miles returned out of that lift after her. He straightened his jacket a little and stood up a little taller as he walked through the small lobby section of the top floor. His hair was still styled to that perfect wave he had before, and the expression he had on his face was a mixture of softness and stern determination.
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“Larisa…” He said gently as he got closer to her desk. “Can I see you, in my office please?” It was a request, not an order. He wanted to talk to her privately, where the door could be closed and locked if need be and no one could interrupt them. Who would dare walk into the CEO’s office unannounced anyway right? Those deep eyes were a mess of emotion, the most prominent being a hope that she would do as she was asked. That she would join him in his office, just for a few minutes. He hadn’t gotten the chance to speak with her about any of the questions that had been asked of her and the form she had had to sign. He had signed it too, and despite being the CEO he was replaceable. His father had threatened multiple times to pull himself out of retirement and take the company back from his wayward son; it was very possible that could be the case again. Still, Miles knew that an explanation like that wouldn’t be enough. He knew she was upset, and he was too. He hated the idea that he had to sign a waiver just to be able to say that she was his. Over the whole weekend he’d made it as clear as the ocean waves crashing on the shores of the Villa property or the heat of the sun on the Bechtel family vineyards that Larisa belong with him. She was His. Even telling her as such last night in the heat of passion they’d shared. All Miles could hope was that that was enough. That she remembered that, and that he had meant it. Slowly, Miles made his way to his office door, walking inside in silence after making his request of Larisa. He wasn’t sure if she would come in or not, or if she would just stay out of his office entirely and remain at her desk for the remainder of the day. Of all the ways that today could have gone, Miles hated that it was going this way. And all he wanted to do, was to try and mend what his company had tried to break. He just hoped he wasn’t too late to fix what seemed like it was breaking. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 08:52 PM
Larisa nodded to Julia peering towards Miles for just the briefest of moments before she left the room and headed back down towards the elevator, yes she was upset, upset that she even had to sign those forms, that there was even a single moment that made them think she was capable of doing something so harsh towards him, she knew why she had to sigh all this, was because of Melody, that girl had caused all thus trouble for Miles and it just made her angrier, it didn't mean she didn't understand why she had to sign these forms because she did, it just upset her that they seemed to be putting her in the same boat as her, or at least that's how it seemed. She saw people looking at her again and honestly this wasn't helping either, the long stares across the room the small whispers how some completely avoided her all together, she knew she should expect this kind of reaction to what had gone on, people will be apprehensive some people won't trust her she knew that, the doors opened and she stepped in leaning against the wall, this whole thing felt like a business transaction and whilst she knew that was the furthest thing from what it was it still hurt, to sit there and he asked such questions as if she would ever do that, she sighed deeply closing her eyes, at least or was done now, and she should look at the positive…as long as they behaved and remained professional they didn't have to hide away, that's what this was right? Not the formalities was out of the way, at least that's how she took it. She moved to her desk not knowing how Long Mr King would be Mr King she hated calling him that it didn't sound right she wanted to call him Miles or his nickname she had for him, it was to formal to business like, she was typing away at the computer when she heard the elevator ping, she gazed up to him watching the soft yst stern expression cross his face. Larisa Hearing her name roll of his tongue had a deep sigh leave her, it had a shudder coming down her spin
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e right to her very toes, there was something about the way he said her name that had everything nerve racing inside of her. " I'll be right there,.." she said softly turning back to the computer only so could save the work she was doing, pushing her chair away she stepped over to his office her heels clicking as she went stepping through his office her eyes gazing out to the ocean in the distance basked in the over cast it certainly wasn't as nice as Italy and it brought a smile to her face to think about. " What did you need me for…Miles…" she said carefully as he closed that door behind her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 30-Mar-23 09:27 PM
The sound of her heels echoed as she neared his office, and he made sure to hold the door open for her when he realized that she would actually join him. He needed her to, it was important. At least for Miles it was. Every fiber of his being was stretched to its limit, strung tighter than an archer’s bow waiting for her to come into his office. When her shape finally appeared and she walked herself in, Miles quietly shut the door behind her. A faint sound, metal hitting metal within the solid wood door was the quiet click of the door’s locking mechanism activating manually by Miles’ own hand. He didn’t want anyone else to come in. He only wanted it to be him and Larisa in there for the time being. Everyone else? Could wait. ”What did you need me for…Miles…?” He said nothing. Wasting no time Miles turned on his heel and walked the remaining few paces it would take for him to come upright behind her. She was looking out at the ocean, and he couldn’t blame her for that. It’s what always calmed him down, settled his nerves watching the waves ebb and flow with the tides. Right now, he couldn’t have cared about the ocean, it’s depths or the way it behaved. His focus was entirely on her. Carefully, almost cautiously, Miles made to wrap his arms around her from behind. It was gentle but firm, wanting only to embrace her and apologize for the treatment she had to endure through. As respectfully as he could, Miles was careful not to touch her intimately, as he didn’t want to make her more upset than she already was. “I needed this.” He said softly against her shoulder, his nose gently brushing her hair and enjoying the delightful smell of her perfume. It tickled and encompassed his senses, drowning him in her sweet and flowery scent. He stood there as long as she would likely let him, and the whole time he just hoped that Larisa wouldn’t be angry or upset with him. It wasn’t done maliciously, it was for her benefit, she had to see that right? “I’m sorry… for all
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that.” He continued in a quiet low voice. “I never meant to hurt you. I know you wouldn’t purposefully hurt me. The team will come around and realize that. You’re not Her…and I’m glad for it…” Miles wanted to reassure her, as best as he could, that she was safe. That nothing that was said was ever meant to upset her, even though it clearly had. Regardless of what they chose to call each other, one thing Miles knew for certain was that he hated seeing Larisa upset. It made him sick and angry and damn near irrational to watch her cry. To see her face screwed up in her emotions. It hurt with every tear that fell. Without thinking about where they were, Miles let his lips come dangerously close to her neck, pausing just for a moment to allow them to brush right over her skin. “What can I do Agnellino…tell me what I can do to make this right… please..” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 10:02 PM
Larisa was focused on the ocean out in the distance, her eyes watching the waves crash so delicately against the shore it relaxed her at least a little, she felt anxious about what Miles might say to her, maybe all this formal contract business had unsettled him, maybe it made him change his mind, maybe that worry that she could indeed hurt him like that came to his surface so many things was rushing through her mind that when she felt the heavy weight of his arms come around her she finally released the breath that she was holding it seemed , instantly allowing her body to press against his back her hands coming up to go over his arms needing this contact just as much as he needed it. I needed this His soft words had her sighing again, her head nuzzling against his own as she felt his nose brush the hair from her face the warmth of his breath that flowed over her neck made her eyes close to relish in the contact he was giving her. " Miles…." She said quietly , her hands fell over his one or her hands locking with his to keep those arms right where they were she didn't want him to pull away, she needed this contact from him to settle all those emotions that were racing through her. " Don't be sorry…I understand…" it wasn't that she didn't understand why the paperwork needed to be done because she did, but that didn't mean it didn't hurt to think that he or Julia or anyone here thought that she was just another Melody, out to hurt him, how to tarnish his business and reputation, that thought was hard to think about, and seeing the colleagues looking at her differently some with harsh glares was also hard to see, because they believed she was capable of doing that to. What can I do Agnellino…tell me what I can do to make this right…please.. She closed her eyes a little tighter feeling his lips so close to her neck had her swallowing that lump that formed in her throat, her arms tightening around his to keep him right where He was. " I Need to know you do
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n't believe I would do any of that to you, that I would never do anything to harm your business or you, I…I don't want you to think I could , that I would…" she stopped her self feeling those emotions coming to the surface again swallowing them down. " It's hard enough seeing colleagues looking at me today like that's exactly what I'm here to do, I don't want you thinking that to Miles…because I would never do that to you, ever...please believe that…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 30-Mar-23 10:35 PM
He just let his breath cascade of her neck and shoulder. It was so much better that she returned his hold against her. That she leaned back into him, and he was all too eager to hold her right there. It helped him relax and settle, having left Julia’s office quite amped up at how upset Larisa had been when she left. The way he said his name was pure music to his ears. Miles hated how she had to refer to him as Mr. King while they were in the office. That it had to be professional, that it had to be respectable and even what they were doing now would have been frowned upon. ”I need to know you don’t believe I would do any of that to you. That I would never do anything to harm your business or you, I…I don’t want you to think I could, that I would…” “Shhhh…” Miles gently tried to quiet her. He could already hear how she seemed to let her emotions dictate how she spoke, needing a break before they overwhelmed her again. “Of course I don’t believe that. Anyone who does just doesn’t know you well enough yet.” He said kindly to her, feeling how she grabbed hold of his arms to keep him from pulling away. He didn’t have any intention at the moment to pull away. Eventually he would have to, but his next meeting wasn’t for another few minutes and it was a phone call. He could handle that later. Instead, Miles let his mind wander to how to show her that he didn’t believe that she would ever try to hurt him intentionally. A quiet smile came to his face, and he lifted his head off her shoulder to softly kiss at her ear. “I couldn’t imagine my sweet, demure, beautiful little lamb causing that kind of pain to me.” He said sweetly, finally allowing his body to gently pull from hers. He hated the idea that he couldn’t hold her. That she couldn’t come in and have contact with him. Which feeling this way sparked an idea that he surely voiced to her for her opinion on the matter. “This office is private, and the door can be locked.” Miles started slowly, an idea forming that he
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was liking more and more as time went on. “If you ever need this…If you ever miss this... during the day…Just tell me, and you are always welcome in here with me. And I’ll do the same… alright?” The proposed idea was that while out and about in the office, they would have to refer to each other in a more professional way. But if it was getting to be too cold or too much, they could retire to his office, lock the door and the rest of the world out and just relax with each other. It seemed like a good idea to Miles, as he knew that he would enjoy at least her company like this, if not anything else from her. As far as he was concerned, he’d be keeping up the expectation that was needed of him by being professional with her in front of the company. His office was his. While yes he worked in there, it was his private area on company grounds. Surely if she needed to get away from anything she was welcome in there. Miles would wait for any kind of response from her, before he'd even dare to drag himself further away. He did have work to do, and he knew she did too, but at least with his idea there was a way for them to escape and comfort the other if it was ever needed. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Mar-23 11:03 PM
Shhhhhhh She stopped herself from saying anything more then , stopped herself from continuing with anything else she wanted to sat, she knew she would simply get herself more worked up if she did, she was just worried, so worried that he would start to believe all those concerns people had right now, and thinking it hurt her immensely because she would never intentionally do that to him, and she needed to hear from him that he didn't believe she would either. Of course I don't believe that and anyone who does just doesn't know you well enough yet She released a deep breath then to hear him say the words she desperately needed to hear then, that he truly didn't feel she would hurt him like that, it sickened her to think of what Melody did to this sweet man, and she just wanted to prove to him that not everyone was like her, that she wasn't like her, being around Miles made her happy made her feel safe and secure but she also wanted him to feel the same about her, that he could find that safety and security in her to, she knew it would take time for him to truly invest all of him in her, like it would take time for her to do the same, but she was willing to work on it, because she simply couldn't imagine not having him in the capacity she had him now. She felt his lips come to her ear, a small sigh leaving her own to feel the comfort that brought , and his words finally brought a smile to her face before his arms left her frame and he pulled away from her, she turned around then so she could face him better, she finally stood a little taller feeling better now they had this little chat, she felt reassured that he at least didn't believe she would ever do any of that to him. This office is private , and the door can be locked… Her brows furrowed together wondering what he was trying to get at, and when he explained what he was suggesting her smile grew more on her face, to know that he was offering her something if she needed it, she knew out ther
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e in front of company that had to be professional but knowing that if she needed it she was welcomed to come in here and get the comfort she needed, or give him the comfort he needed to, it warmed her chest to know he wanted her to be able to do that if she needed. She stepped up to him then just wanting to have a brief moment of contact with him her hand came to clutch his cheek her fingers running down his face to toy with the facial hair he had. "Sono un agnello così fortunato ad avere un lupo così gentile al suo fianco"such a lucky lamb i am to have such a kind wolf at her side Her words were quiet, her hand finally leaving his cheek, to roll down his shoulder to press against his chest, she didn't step away, instead she leaned up, allowing her lips to gently peck his cheek right beside his ear the warmth of her breath going against it before she whispered softly into his ear. "grazie Miles, per così tanto"(Thank you Miles, for so much she said the words were tender and full of care before she pulled back giving him one more smile as that hand finally left his chest turning on her heels she would make to leave unless he stopped her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 31-Mar-23 06:50 AM
It wasn’t enough. Not nearly enough, even though it would have to do. He wanted to just hold her for the rest of the day in his arms. Let his hands caress her skin, feel her lips on his. Despite knowing that they would have to eventually separate so they could do their respective jobs, Miles would have preferred to stop time and just remain like that with her for the rest of the day. There wouldn’t have been any hesitation for him using a super power like that. ”Such a lucky lamb I am to have such a kind wolf at her side.” “No luckier than the wolf that gets to have such an understanding lamb at his.” Miles whispered gently back to her, loving her hand against his face and the quiet words that she had said. While he didn’t repeat them in Italian back to her, he knew she would appreciate them all the same. They had an escape, for just the two of them in the office if either of them required it. The outside world could see the mask, but in here they could just be themselves. Something Miles was getting addicted to having the ability to enjoy being. He never got to just be himself. Just be him for any length of time, and especially not in public. With Larisa though, it almost felt like he was allowed. It would take time, and he was sure they would stumble along the way, but Miles was sure there was something here. Something good and he wanted to keep it for as long as it would stay. The way she thanked him had his heart fluttering and the feeling of her hand leaving his chest made Miles miss it’s warmth. As much as it pained him, because he’d have preferred to bring her right back into his arms and kiss her properly, Miles just smiled gently back to her and let her leave the office. There was nothing that she needed to thank him for, it was his fault that so many hoops had to be jumped through just so they could hold each other’s hands let alone anything else. “Have a good day….Ms. Bechtel.” While he had to use her name in this manner, it was gentle the way it
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rolled off his tongue. As if it held a secret that the only person in the world who understood it was the one that was walking out. He hated watching her go, but the day wouldn’t pause for them and their tenderness and unfortunately Miles had a lot of work he had to get done having left it all weekend and he was sure that Larisa would as well because of that. Miles let his hand fall on top of hers on his chest, knowing she’d have to move it. When it slid down to move away, his hand followed it and held hers as long as they had close proximity. When it got just too far and their hands slipped from each others, was when Miles just nodded, and made to go back to his desk to work. He felt better after having the conversation with her. Felt like this was more solid ground that he could stand on, and was something he had wanted to discuss with her anyway before realizing they had a meeting with Julia. While the day had started out gloomy and the clouds outside threatened more rain on the horizon, Miles felt warm and optimistic. This wasn’t like last time, this wouldn’t end the same way. Of that he was at least fairly certain. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Apr-23 12:12 AM
No luckier then the wolf that gets to have such an understanding lamb at his She smiled warmly to him her hand gently stroking along his face, it filled her with happiness to know that at least if she needed anything or if he did to they could at least retreat in here, have a moment together she knew they had to be careful, at least for now, it was best to keep things on the low, until they had figured everything out, until things had settled, she didn't want to be looked at like another Melody and she knew it would take time for her to convince others that she wasn't, but she was willing to take that time, and she was willing to prove to Him and to others she was so much better then she was. Have a good day Ms. Bechtel. " You to Mr King...you know where I am if you need anything…" she said softly, her eyes watched as his hands fell over the top of hers on her chest, that hand gently gliding down and followed closely by his, his hand remained with hers until it could no longer could there fingers dragging of one another before her hand finally landing at her side, at his nod she smiled warmly nodding back to him as she made her way to the office door and walking out, she didn't look back she figured if she did and saw him she would probably be tempted to go back in there with him, but she had a lot to do today and she was sure he did to. She made her way to her desk grabbing out her notebooks and pens going over the emails and calendar first for that she wanted to do first this morning, she had a lot of meetings she needed to put into the calendar it seemed and some reports she needed to do, she started to write her self a list of want to do first even she heard her phone vibrate in her bag, she paused not knowing if she should really get it out she had a lot to do right now and could do without the distraction but with everything that had happened recently she decided it might be best to check , pulling her phone out she instantly saw Connors name and fro
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wned, she clicked the message at least wanting to see what he had to say. Larisa, I'm so sorry about yesterday, I behaved totally irrationally, I never meant to talk to you that way, I was upset and hurt that you could do this to me, and with…him. I know things haven't been perfect between us, I know they've been strained and maybe we can't move past this, but please...can't I have a moment with you? Just to talk, just to see how to move on. I hate how things ended and I just want to make it right, please come round and see me. Can I at least have a few moments alone with you? Can i at least have that? His words had her chest ache desperately, whilst she had no intentions of getting back with Connor or trying again, she knew deep down they should at least try to end things between then what they did, she knew she would feel better and so would he, she chewed her bottom lip looking towards Miles office, there was no way he would let her go there on her own, at least she didn't think he would, and she wasn't about to lie to him…she sighed deeply showing her phone back In her bag, she could sort that out later right now she had stuff to do, as she turned around and make a start on the work she had. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Apr-23 08:05 AM
The rest of the day for Miles went as smoothly as it possibly could given the circumstances. He had to have meetings with Tristan in marketing, so he asked Larisa to set it up. He also needed to finalize a contract decision regarding a disbursement of an asset with the company and where those affected would be going if anywhere at all. Meeting after meeting and phone calls in between were most of Miles’ day. In between being busy with that, he had to field phone calls from reporters and newspapers, wanting more information as to his ‘Lady in Red’ as Larisa was being labeled as in the magazines. Any information he’d give, Miles knew would just prolong the problem so instead he kept it short with no comment. That Larisa was his guest at the Gala and that was all they needed to know. It wasn’t satisfactory for them, and Miles knew that, but he hadn’t discussed with her yet with how public they wanted to be. Considering they were fine legally speaking with the company and with how new the relationship they had was, Miles didn’t want to rush anything and scare Larisa away. And then there was the thought that plagued him more than he wanted to admit it would. Connor. Part of him did feel bad for the guy, considering he found out that his girlfriend of two years kissed her boss in another country at a very fancy party and then came home just to dump him. That couldn’t have felt good, and part of Miles’ went out to the guy. He knew how that felt, being lied to. Believing you loved someone and then to find out they were not willing to love you back. While he didn’t feel enough sympathy for Connor not to pursue Larisa, now that the heat and adrenaline and anger of the moment had drained out of him, Miles could see that it might be decent of him to check on the rejected man.
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How exactly he was going to do that, Miles didn’t know. He didn’t necessarily want to go over there and knock on the door. He’d threatened Larisa, threatened Miles, and as far as Miles was concerned, Connor didn’t deserve an apology or a gentle talking to for that. It bothered Miles all day, this conundrum with the ex, and a little after lunch he finally couldn’t take it much longer. They also had to go over there to get Larisa’s car, as well as her other items. Perhaps that would be the best thing then. If Connor was sober after all. Miles wouldn’t tolerate a drunk Connor a second time. Taking out his phone, Miles sifted through the pictures that Caprese had sent of the Gala to him. Of the clean up, the set up and the event itself. He always stopped at the pictures of Larisa getting ready, the joy on her face and just how beautiful she looked in that red dress. Then there were the pictures she’d taken while Larisa was bidding on Miles without the woman knowing, and then while the pair of them danced. It was like reliving a dream over and over, and Miles couldn’t get enough of it. It was probably on the tenth or fifteenth time that he’d stared at a picture of the pair of them embraced in each other’s arms after a particularly close spin in that Miles realized he hadn’t gotten anything done for about an hour. She’s a distraction… He chastised himself, getting back to work and recognizing he had time on his calendar that needed to be filled. A damn good one, but a distraction nonetheless. Staring at his calendar for a moment, before finally sighing Miles decided it would be best to bite the bullet sooner rather than later. He knew that he had to set it up, and that it was unavoidable. If at least he could get ahead of it, then perhaps it would go well. That was the theory after all.
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Larisa’s desk phone would ring by this point, the little button labeled “King” flashing on the dial signaling that Miles was needing to talk to her about something. Upon answering whenever she got the chance to, she’d hear that deep purring voice through the receiver. Though it was all business, and no fun unfortunately. “Ms. Bechtel, I need you to set up a meeting with someone very important for later this week if you could.” He started, letting himself pause in case she asked who it would be for, before continuing. “I need an hour meeting with Mr. Edward King.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Apr-23 08:33 AM
Larisa day for the most part was uneventful which she was surprised about, she didn't know why but she half expected a lot more confrontation, a lot more questions from business partners of Miles, colleagues, she wondered if any press would contact her directly but so far they hadn't, she begun to wonder if they even knew who she was, did they have her name? Did they know who exactly she was? She frowned at her thoughts, when they did she could only imagine what would happen they, she could almost see the accusations being thrown her way why she was there, especially considering who her father was, she sighed at her thoughts, things were only going to get worse that she was sure of. Larisa had spent the majority of the day sorting out Miles calendar there was more meetings to add in for the week, some phone calls, some in house and one out of house to, she had to call a few people to organise some of these meetings and of course some of these calls were where the questions roared their ugly head. Are you the lady in red? Was it you all over the news? Of course she remained professional didn't tell them anything, she politely told them she wasn't obliged to discuss the matter and thankfully things were left like that, but she knew these questions would only get worse…especially if anyone saw her getting into his Ferrari and driving back to his penthouse it wouldn't take much for people to put two and two together, I mean he'll Any outsider looking in on them would think they were a couple, they certainly gave off that vibe, but Larisa still had no clue what they even were, what they were going to be. This would be so much easier if you were such a damn Stud with money She grumbled quietly in her head before she chuckled a little at her own thoughts, her smile softened a little to think of the moments they had shared together, and she hoped they would share many more too. Stepping over to the coffee machine she decided to make herself anothe
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r one, she hadn't long made Miles one, but having a moment to herself she decided she could do with one to, gazing towards her bag on the floor her thoughts turned to Connor and she couldn't help feel that guilt and sorrow for the man over taking her, she had thought of his rejected face most of the day, she didn't want to leave things like this, she wanted to at least try to separate on better terms so they could both move on hopefully happier, grasping her mug she walked back to her desk grabbing her phone out she unlocked it and went to the message with a deep sigh she responded
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Thank you for your message Connor, you have to know how you behaved yesterday scared me, I had never seen you so angry and upset before, I hate knowing I've hurt you as much as I've had but I also don't want to leave things in such a bad light, despite everything I still care for you Connor even if I don't love you like I used to, I'll see what I can do, I'd like to at least sort our feelings and emotions out so we can both move on happily…but you can't drink Connor, if I find out you have that's it, I won't come again you get one chance okay? ….please look after yourself
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She had just sent the message before her phone rang, it caused her to jump at the sudden loud tone, she looked at it seeing King light up she suddenly felt nervous, did he see her messaging Connor? No of course he didn't don't be stupid, not that she wasn't going to tell him because she was, just perhaps not now…this could wait until later, with a deep breath she picked the phone up pressing a button so she would answer it. "Good afternoon Mr King, what can I do for you?" she asked as professional as she could, grabbing her notebook. She brought it forward, scribbling down that he wanted a hour -long meeting with someone this week. She wondered who it was with, was it anything to do with them? "Of course sir, who with?" she asked and when the name came rattling through she felt her breath hitch in her throat, of course it was with his father, she felt her stomach tighten in a knot, nerves rush through her that he would come here, he would see her…and would want to talk to Miles, she was worried what would come of that, she cleared her throat scribbling may be heard on the other end of the phone. "I'll get to it right away, I'm sure I can find a space in the next few days, is there anything else Mr King?" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Apr-23 08:57 AM
“No… that should be all Ms. Bechtel. Thank you.” Miles said softly, as professional as it was there was a gentleness there that he reserved only when speaking to Larisa. As much as he didn’t want to meet with his father this week, he knew it had to be done. He had to show the stubborn old man that despite what he had likely read in every paper across London, that Miles could hold the office of CEO at the company and continue to be professional. It wasn’t the same as what happened before. She wasn’t the same. It took him a moment longer, lingering on the phone before Miles reluctantly hung up the phone. It wouldn’t be difficult to schedule a meeting with Edward. His contact information was stored in the company directory when he used to be the CEO and he still had a business account with King’s A&I. It would just be a matter of finding time that worked for both of them in order to get it scheduled. Truthfully, Miles knew he could just schedule it himself. He knew how to do it, and didn’t need Larisa in order to do it. But he also knew the optics of that too. If Miles had scheduled his own meeting with Edward, it would look like he wasn’t utilizing his personal assistant. Taking tasks from her and showing that she was special. That she didn’t need to do her job like everyone else. That was the last thing that Miles wanted to portray, so it was better this way.
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His mind raced, waiting to see the appointment show up on the calendar for later this week. All the while he kept working, adjusting contracts and decisions that legal kept forwarding to him for approval and different tasks the other departments were reporting on. All the while he kept thinking back on the one thing he hadn’t addressed yet. At least, not with Larisa. And that was Connor. He had a nagging feeling in his gut that told him that they needed to tie that bow a little tighter. Make sure the message was received loud and clear, and that Larisa wouldn’t be returning to Connor’s side no matter how much grovelling and begging he did.
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Miles leaned back in his chair, crossing his leg over the other with his ankle quietly resting on his knee. His eyes focused on the waves of the ocean in the distance, contemplating how to go about this. If Miles had it his way, he’d send a team to empty the house of anything that looked even remotely like Larisa’s, and tow her car away so that Connor was left with nothing but faded memories of their time together. Though he knew that wasn’t an option that Larisa would accept. She would probably want to be there. Probably want to tell Connor off herself for his behavior. The idea made the hairs on the back of his neck prickle and his jaw clench irritably. Closing his eyes, he went over the day again and again, seeing the smug look on Connor’s face fade when Larisa came into the kitchen, only to be replaced with anger and fear when Miles had damn near assaulted the man. That threat played on repeat in his head, and it made Miles’ lip curl in revulsion. One thing Miles was absolutely certain of that he doubted heavily that Larisa could talk him out of it was for sure. She wouldn’t be allowed to go back to that house without Miles with her. Miles didn’t normally get possessive or jealous, but he didn’t like the idea of her going back to that house to get her things or her car on her own. Especially without him with her. If Connor was going to try something, Miles was sure it would be if he thought that he could get her alone and force Miles’ hand. But if he went with her, Miles was certain that he could keep Larisa safe and remind Connor exactly what would happen if he decided to try anything foolish. Sighing, Miles pulled his phone out and the first image that came up when he unlocked it was the last one he had looked at. The kind and demure smile on her face and the way her hair was elegantly styled captured his attention and immediately settled the irritation and anger that was slowly starting to build, spending too much time thinking about Connor. A soft smi
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le came to his face, before he opened up a text message to Larisa.
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Good Afternoon Agnellino. Thank you for working so hard today. We should discuss what to do with your…*Sheepdog*...and the items that he still has at your former residence. Perhaps over dinner tonight, if you’re up for it. I’m looking forward to trying your lamb (the, actual food.. Not just you.. Though I won’t say no to both). - X Lupo @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Apr-23 09:40 AM
No that should be all Ms. Bechtel…thank you " Your welcome Mr King…" she responded swiftly perhaps she to hung on that call just a moment more Incase he needed to say anything more, when he didn't she did indeed slowly move her hand to that receiver to hang up, she sighed deeply her new assignment was causing her anxiety already, not really just for her but for the man behind that door just a little from where she was, the last thing she wanted was him to be questioned on if he could do his job professionally, if he behaved in a appropriate manner, she could only imagine how it must look especially considering how things happened before with Melody. It would be easy and perhaps understandable for people to be nervous, they didn't know her after all….how could they be so sure she wasn't like her? She shook the thoughts from her head moving her chair back to her computer, she had spent far to long today getting distracted. She pulled up Edwards King file with ease, going through it to find his own personal calendar which she hoped they would have on the system it would make things a lot easier if they did, finding it she smiled with gratefulness Well this would make things easier… she thought to her self she brought up both calendars looking up both sets of schedules and frowned seemed they were both extremely busy people, she noticed Edward had a two hour window Thursday however, peering at Miles calender she made a start on moving some of his own meetings, some simply later in the day others the next day just so she could ensure she had it booked it, satisfied she had the meetings moved accordingly she clicked Miles calendar to add in the new date flashing up on Miles screen once done and labelled as important in bright red and underlined. More for herself so she didn't try to move it and more so Miles would see it straight away. Edward King Meeting 1pm -2pm She sighed sitting back in her chair her own mind moving to the city outside almost jealous of M
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iles with his ocean views outside his own window, she would give anything to be looking out to them now instead of the vast city blocks around her, her own mind fell to Connor his words hitting her mind Is it too much to want some time alone with you? I just want to talk… she frowned a little at that, despite that nagging feeling that told her she probably shouldn't, a bigger nagging feeling told her she should, she owed him that right? Suddenly she heard her phone ding peering towards her bag she wondered if that would be Connor now pulling her phone out she saw who it was and couldn't stop the way her heart lurched as she quickly opened the message, her face fell a little to read that he wanted to discuss Connor knowing he most definitely wouldn't like her suggestion before she grinned and chuckled at his last words shaking her head before composing a message back.
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Your very welcome il mio lupo, yes, we do have things to discuss in regards to that, definitely later over dinner, and maybe even with a glass of my nonni wine might be nice? I'm fairly sure your enjoy my homemade lamb just as much as me, though I wouldn't say no to you doing a comparison if you feel its necessary Lupo, I'll be leaving soon. Want me to leave without you? If so…how does this agnellino get into the il castello del lupo cattivo?
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big bad wolfs Castle - last translation She smiled at her message before promptly sending it leaving her phone on her desk turning back to her computer to finish the last few tasks she was doing before she was going to head home for the night @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Apr-23 11:19 AM
A playful grin spread over his face, watching as her response to him came through. While he didn’t necessarily want to discuss Connor, he knew it was a topic he couldn’t avoid forever. And the sooner the bandaid was removed, the better Miles would feel about the situation. However, the idea that he would at least have dinner with her and that she hadn’t mind playing with him in that tease was something he’d always look forward to. A treat perhaps after doing something he didn’t want to do. I can’t wait… regarding entering the castello… come in here. I’ll give you the key. - Lupo He messaged her back and set his phone down, leaning back in his chair for a moment while he stared at his computer. It dawned on him that this was the first time he’d ever given his key to anyone for his home. Anyone. Miles valued his privacy, and while he was certainly lonesome, and appreciated that Larisa was staying at the penthouse at least for the time being, this was still new territory. Do, I get a key made for her? Is that too much? She’s living there with me right now… but that’s not to say that she’ll want to stay like that… She could just be using it temporarily until she finds something herself… I won’t force her to stay… still…
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His head buzzed with the different ways to play this out, merely continuing to compose an email to the Sun that he had been working on off and on for most of the day. His legal team had been assisting with the wording, and Julia had chimed in a few times as well to make sure that everything sounded just right. The Sun’s editor in chief needed to realize the story they had published had crossed a line, and there would be severe legal action, as far as Miles could do, with regards to it. Unfortunately his legal team had told him there wouldn’t be much that he could sue for, as far as damages were concerned. It would just be compensation for the embarrassment that himself and Larisa had suffered through with their breaking story. It was probably why he was debating so much as to whether or not he should send the damn thing. If it was worth it, or if it was something that would ultimately just stoke the fire. Julia had advised that it might be a good idea to just let it be, and if more stories came out then at that time they could take action. Send a cease and desist letter or something. Miles was inclined to agree, though he wondered how Larisa would take that as an option. While waiting for her to come into the office, Miles got himself up from his desk, needing to stretch his legs and walk around a bit from having sat at his desk for far too long. He kept going back to the idea of returning to Connor’s house, how it was an inevitability that they would have to go there and Miles wondered how much stuff Larisa actually had and where it would all go. He certainly didn’t have a problem with her taking over one of the guest rooms that he had for all of her things. She could use the space there as her own for as long as she wanted, though Miles was beginning to think she perhaps might want her own space eventually.
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Perhaps a storage unit then? Locked away so it’s safe and can be moved whenever she wants? Maybe I’ll propose that idea… If she wants of course… The decision to have Larisa living with him had been a snap one. One that had come out of anger and frustration at the idea of her otherwise having nowhere else to go. Miles wasn’t about to force her to stay with him, even though he didn’t mind the company and looked forward to it. Pouring himself some of that amber liquid courage, he walked back over to his desk and leaned against it, crossing his legs in front of him like he had done in his interview with Larisa before. His hand quietly swirled the drink in the crystal glass just thinking and focusing on the small glittering caramel waves that he made inside the glass. This is where Larisa would find him, leaning against that desk with a drink in hand, contemplating the complexities of a relationship that he hadn’t had in quite a long time and how exactly to navigate those unfamiliar waters. Not for his benefit, but for hers. In truth, he was probably overthinking it, as Miles had a tendency to hyper focus and fixate on the details of things and missing the larger picture because of it. It made him an excellent businessman, but it was something that was a bit of a flaw sometimes when it came to social requirements. While only being with someone a short time for one night was fine, being with the same woman more long term was a bit more… complicated. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Apr-23 11:36 AM
As the message came through she peered down to it, firstly she was sure he would wish he did wait especially with the conversation she wanted to bring up and going by her self to see him, she truly did want to try and sort this out to end things amicably and she really didn't think having Miles there would allow them to do that, she knew he had her best interest in heart and truly she was so grateful to have him there wanting nothing more then to keep her safe, but in this instance she truly did feel this was something she had to do, something they both had to do to get the closure they both needed from this to move on, she at least hoped it would help him move on and perhaps get some closure on a lot of things that had happened between them in the past. Secondly, did she truly read he was happy to give her a key? She felt her heart swelling at that thought, that he felt comfortable enough to give her one, she knew what a big step this had to be for him, to give her a key to his apartment, a place that was strictly private for him…first the car, now this? It made her smile to know he trusted her at least enough to feel comfortable to give her access to two of his very prized possessions, checking the time reading5.23pm she finally stretched back on that chair, her arms stretching over her before she leaned in, popping a few extra notes she wanted to write that she needed to do first thing before finally shutting her computer of, she popped the notepads nearly on the desk with her pens In the pot, grabbing her coffee mug she washed it up and left to dry before gathering her bag shoving it over her shoulder before making her way to his office. She knocked as always before Stepping in, if he acknowledged her or not, her eyes caught him leaning against the desk that drink in his hands his ankles crossed at the front reminded her so much of that first day they met, she turned to push the door shut her fingers flicking the lock across just so she could have this e
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xchange in private, not wanting anyone to walk in whilst he handed her a key, she was sure the office rumours would go of the scale then. " Penny for your thoughts il mio lupo?" She said tenderly stepping up to him but not to close, still trying to at least keep some professionalism in the office, her eyes moving outside to the large windows to see the small specs of rain falling again causing her to frown. No roof down for you on the way home she thought to herself before moving her attention back to Miles. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Apr-23 12:07 PM
It was second nature for him to just admit her, though his gaze never left that translucent amber drink in his hand. It wasn’t until she came in and he heard that lock click on the door that his eyes moved to take her in. A quiet smile came to his face, taking a long sip of that drink before setting it down on the desk behind him. He could just barely hear the beginnings of a light rain starting on the window as she approached. Not like he cared about what the weather decided to do. All the indecision and questioning thoughts fell quiet and waited in the background when Larisa came forward. She had this calming and silencing effect that he truly appreciated. It was just about 5:30 after she’d gotten herself ready to go for the day, and while Miles was certainly ready to go home himself, there were a few more things he had to take care of before he’d call Thomas for the Bentley. ”Penny for your thoughts il mio Lupo?” “They’re not worth sharing. Just different business deals I’ve been going over today.” Miles said quietly, though that wasn’t entirely true. However, bringing up the idea of discussing where Larisa wanted to stay, if she wanted to stay with him at the penthouse and if so what she wanted to do with any of her stuff at Connor’s, or Connor in general wasn’t exactly a conversation he wanted to have just before she’d be driving home. Whether she was driving his Ferrari or not. While she wanted to stay professional, Miles didn’t. He was done being professional for the day and besides that he had a game he wanted to play with her. “Here for the key right?” He asked, holding his hand out to her in order for her to take it. He would keep his legs closed the way that they were and merely guide her closer to him. If she did accept that silent proposal to come forward, she’d have to straddle his legs a bit to get as close as he wanted her. Miles would let his hands fall just over her waist in reaction to it. “You’ll have to get it yourself, Agnellino..” H
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e murmured darkly to her, his eyes flicking down towards those trousers he wore, similar to how he suggested where the keys to the Romeo had been in Italy. Miles just hoped that she was up for his little game. Unbeknownst to her, the keys weren’t in his pants pockets, nor his jacket inner pockets either. She was certainly welcome to check his person as much as she wanted to though; Miles was hoping perhaps that she would. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Apr-23 12:35 PM
There not worth sharing just different business deals I've had to go over today She nodded softly to his response, she was sure he had been busy today, no doubt more than usual with the work he would have had to catch up with plus the added work of their little display which was all over the media. Throughout her day she had spoken to a few of her friends who frankly were easy enough to deal with, they certainly didn't give her much trouble not like most would, she knew she had to ring her father again to see when he wanted her round…that was a conversation she was not looking forward to, seeing how angry he was on the phone she could only imagine how he would be I'm person. Here for the key right? His deep voice pulled her from her thoughts gazing towards him, a small smile graced her features. " Well that is why I came in here Is it not? " she teased , watching as he held his hand out for her, though noticing it did not have the key, she did however lift her hand so she would have to take in, stepping carefully in to where he was parting her legs just a bit so she could straddle him a little easier before his strong hand went around her waist, the smell of his rich cologne hit her first , her hands coming out to gently go over his shirt toying with them buttons just a little before he suggested she find those keys herself, she perked a brow peering down to where the pockets of his trousers were before she came up to meet his gaze once more a mischievous glint in her own now. " Is that so il mio lupo? she whispered those hands on his chest moved gracefully down, those fingers slowly going against his shirt until she reached the belt buckle of his trousers her hands split then, one going round to hold his hip whilst the other hand moved to dip into the pocket, she stepped in just a little more to get the right angle her fingers digging in the pocket but not finding anything that hand soon left and positioned itself on that hip, the other hand now lea
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ving the other hip to push into his pocket, those fingers feeling around once again feeling more then just a empty pocket she could help but grin "sembra che qualcuno stia giocando hmm?(Seems someone is playing games hmm?)" she whispered playfully before she stepped into him more her hands moving round his waist then to behind him those hands running down the small of his back over his rear where she felt the pockets one hand diving into that pocket finding nothing the other one soon joined in, her body was flush against his now her face close to his neck tilting her head to the side she whispered in his ear so close that her breath would be felt tickling his lobe. "If you wanted me to touch you, you only had to ask…." she practically purred before those hands came back from his rear and back round to the front of him where his jacket was, she pulled it away from his side checking those pockets to the smile widening a bit more to discover they weren't there neither. "Ah il mio lupo is playing games with his agnellino hmm? (Ah my wolf is playing games with his little lamb hmm?) she whispered those hands leaving his jacket to come back to the shirt he wore, fingers teasing along the buttons, she leaned in but didn't let there lips touch they were close though and when she spoke it was clear just how close they were. "Wheres the keys il mio lupo? Unless you don't want to be fed tonight? " she whispered playfully her nose almost brushing against his as she spoke. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Apr-23 01:08 PM
“Quite so Agnellino…” Miles said smoothly, watching her hands as they glided down his chiseled frame. A soft satisfying humming sound came dancing out of his throat as her fingers found his belt buckle and slowly plunged into the pockets of his pants. He simply closed his eyes, enjoying having her search and knowing it would all be in vain. She soon found that the keys she needed were not in his trousers, neither of the pockets and he chuckled gently at her. “Forse... il miglior tipo di giochi, agnello mio” Perhaps… the best kind of games my Little Lamb Miles purred to her, relishing the feeling of her fingers and palms sliding along his hips to his backside. That quiet chuckle rolled from his lips as he leaned forward a bit just to make sure they were as close as they could be.
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“Non c'è l'agnellino. Riprova.” Not there little Lamb. Try again. He teased, letting his lips fall softly against her forehead in a tender connection while she check both of his back pockets. Only to come up empty once more. The grin remained on his face, playful and enjoying this little game he’d decided to play with her. Though he was more glad that she decided to play it back. ”If you wanted me to touch you, you only had to ask…” “Consider this an open invitation…” Miles responded slowly and smoothly back to her, his shoulders rolling a little, her hands exploring to the front of him dragging along his back to his chest and sides. As they continued his tone got deeper, wanting nothing more than to lure this precious lamb in his arms into that dark promise he gave with just the smallest word. He let her continue her search, checking his jacket pockets where she would find his cell phone tucked away, his key card for the office elevator and even his wallet but alas no house keys to be found. ”Where’s the keys il mio lupo? Unless you don’t want to be fed tonight?” Those deep chocolate eyes opened to her playful teasing, a gleam of mischief and desire flickering back at her. His hand was gently in its approach, sliding up her waist and side until it carefully cupped at her neck and just under her jaw line. His fingers softly played at her hair, snaking their way to guide his palm to the back of her head. A devilish smirk rose on that handsome face, keeping himself close to her and refusing to let her back away if she tried. If she had dared to.
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“I’m sure I can find something to feed on if needed…” The whispered words were almost growled to her, and while she had kept herself teasingly close without connecting, Miles wasn’t about to continue letting her tease him like that. With one hand on her hip and waist, the other caressed over her jaw and neck, Miles pulled her in to capture those soft petaled lips she owned. It wasn’t a gentle peck or a quiet kiss that was respectful and kind. It was passionate and needy, the one he’d give her because he wanted every fiber of her being to become alight as if she were on fire. There was desire and care all wrapped in a dominating force that Miles employed, just to show her just how much she was wanted by the man. He finally did break from her after a moment or two, not wanting to steal too much of her breath. At least, not this time anyway. His nose found its way to the crook of her neck, a quiet rolling exhaled moan dusting over skin as his lips found that sensitive skin and planted long slow kisses to it. Taking in her perfume as he did so. “Top drawer, on the left of my desk.” He whispered into her ear, giving the location of his keys. He continued to just hold there, though it was gentle enough that she could easily step away whenever she wanted, or whenever she was ready to head home. “I’ll be along shortly…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Apr-23 08:05 PM
Her ocean hues caught that deep chocolate gaze filled with mischief and desire which only had her own eyes lowering just a little at the sight of it, oh but she wondered If this man truly saw or truly knew what he did to her, how just a simple look or smile from him had her putty in his hand, he was like a drug to her, a drug she couldn't stop going back for more for, though she was finding the more she did the more she wanted it. A small sigh left her lips as one of his hand gracefully made its way up body, gliding across her waist before he made it to her neck and jaw, that strong hand cupping her there , the gentle strokes of his fingers caused a small shudder to roll through her, those lips already parted perhaps in preparation for what she knew was going to come next, her own hands slid to his chest rolling up that shirt those fingers rolling over the buttons tempted to undo them so she could run her fingers along his bare chest but she resisted…at least here anyway. I'm sure I could find something else to feed on. Those deep seductive words made her feel weak at the knees a trembling breath left her throat at the dark promise beneath those words, she opened her mouth as if to respond before he made sure she didn't, his lips instantly crashed into her own causing a deep moan of lust to pull through her throat, her hands against his shirt tightened those fingers grasping into the fabric as If to keep her grounded, the kiss was fierce and passionate and If he wanted to knock the air clear out of her lungs then he succeeded, once he pulled away she did indeed gasp those cheeks flushed a tickled pink as her tongue came to lap over her lips almost in a desperate attempt to find more of his taste there. Another small moan left her as he found her neck feeling his nose pressing into the flesh before his lips found those sensation areas pressing soft delicate kisses which had her head tilting to the side to allow him to continue for a moment more *Top drawer
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on the left of my desk* "Hmm?...what Is?..." she practically purred her mind was a whirlwind of emotions now after that kiss and the way he was holding her, the warmth of his breath against her neck had her thinking of nothing but what he was going to her, he took her a moment before she came to her senses, blinking a few times . " Oh wait, car keys…that's right…" she said almost a little sheepishly that the man had her forgetting what she even came into the room for, slowly she pulled her self back but she enough so she could look at his face. "Your bad for my health Miles…you know that?" she teased playfully before she couldn't resist moving in to place a kiss upon his lips once again only a gentle one not holding as much Heat as his own perhaps knowing if it did she wouldn't be leaving that office."Don't leave to late…I'll see you when you get home" she whispered against his mouth her own mouth delicately moving over his before she planted one more kiss there before finally moving herself away pulling her bag up her shoulder. She moved round his desk to retrieve the key where he said it was dangling it in the air before clutching it cautiously. " Try not to be to late Mr King, the lamb won't wait forever you know.." she teased, giving him a playful wink before finally opening the door and making her leave for the evening.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Apr-23 08:59 PM
”Hmm?.. What is?...” The smallest words, pulled the widest grin across his face. It wasn’t lost on Miles the effect that he had on her. In reality, she had the same effect on him. While he would naturally want to be the one to take the lead in these intimate exchanges, Miles cherished how Larisa felt in his arms. How her hands glided over his shirt and begged to touch his skin. She could ask him nearly anything, to do nearly whatever she wanted and Miles felt like he would have no willpower but to obey. Mostly because likely whatever she asked, he would want to do anyway. That’s at least, how he justified the feeling. For now though, he just chuckled at her, loving the idea that his kiss had been so much as to wipe her mind blank only to be filled with thoughts of more of him. More of the same need. “The house keys love.” He whispered, though she was quick to come back to her senses as he softly laughed. His hands quietly opened to let her slip out of his grasp and he couldn’t help that satisfactory smug look on his face. Knowing just how much he’d affected her. Good. I hope I’m the only man you think of Larisa… He thought, a spark of pride making him stand a bit taller at that idea. Her kisses to him were sweet in comparison. A candy liquor that was smooth and gentle. “I do know that.” He responded to her, watching as she moved around his desk towards the drawer in question. Inside she’d find not only a set of house keys to pick up, but pads of paper, pens, business cards and spare car keys of the various vehicles he owned and some that he didn’t own anymore and just hadn’t gone through them. It wasn’t like Miles to have a junk drawer, but this was about as junky as it got.
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“I just don’t care that I am.” He finished, sighing a little and leaning back on that desk. His hands propped himself up while he waited. The instructions she gave not to be late were just met with a gentle nod of his head, an acknowledgement that he would do his best but wasn’t promising anything. He only had a few more things he had to do anyway, but he was sure he would be a little further behind her regardless. “I’ll do my best, Ms. Bechtel… would hate to keep you waiting.” He said softly, giving a quiet wave of his hand as he watched her leave the office. His fingers went to his lips a moment and Miles just stood there running his thumb back and forth over his bottom lip, as if trying to recreate the touch of her lips against his. The way she tasted and the way she smelled. If she was addicted to him like a drug, he was obsessed with every part of her being. The smallest motions she made, how her hair moved when she walked, how her eyes sparkled and could rival the stars at night. Everything about her, he found to be perfect.
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About an hour later after he forced himself back to work, Miles looked down at the time and decided enough was enough for the night. He rang Thomas on the phone and requested his normal pick up, knowing that when he went to the lobby to meet the young man that very few others would be around. The Ferrari certainly wouldn’t be parked where it had been before. He felt lighter tonight, knowing he had a meeting with his father later in the week, and he would be enjoying a home cooked meal when he got home. It was an oddly perfect feeling, knowing that someone was at home. That they were waiting for him. That they wanted him when he’d walk through that door. Miles had never been one to think about the idea of settling down. Of finding that person that fulfilled him so completely that he didn’t want anything else. He wasn’t sure if this was what that felt like, or even if it was something that would last, but the gentle smile on his face as he left the lobby was an indication that he at least hoped he was in the right direction. Slow it down ol’ boy… She’s perfection incarnate, so don’t scare the woman off by going too fast… you don’t want what happened to Melody to happen here… Miles wished at times that he could silence his own inner monologue, as the thought came to him while Thomas opened the back door of the Bentley.
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“We have one quick stop to make Thomas… and then I have a dinner I don’t want to be late for tonight.” Miles said brightly to him, and Thomas seemed to light up at the idea. It took the boys another forty minutes to finish at their stop before finally pulling into the garage and Miles made his way up to his penthouse. It dawned on him that he didn’t have his key to the place having given his to Larisa so he was glad that Thomas accompanied him to the door to unlock it for him. “See you tomorrow Mr. King sir!” Thomas said in a brisk positive tone and Miles just nodded and smiled at him. His positivity was infectious, and it was probably one of the best traits Thomas had. Stepping inside, Miles set his briefcase down on the floor by the door, leaning it against the end table that caught most of the keys and little things that one would need when leaving for the day. Chuckling a little, Miles called into the penthouse, wondering where Larisa might be if not in the kitchen. “Dove sei, agnellino, che ti nascondi dal lupo cattivo? Non nasconderti... ti ho portato un regalo…” Where are you, Little Lamb, hiding from the big bad wolf? Don’t hide… I’ve brought you a gift… He said, letting his words bounce off the walls while he strode into view holding an arrangement of flowers for the table. The wine from her grandfather would already be accessible for her to open of have ready to at least, and he had plenty of wine glasses, but the idea of coming home with flowers that he hoped she would like, made him smile too. The Flowers he brought home @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Apr-23 09:37 PM
Larisa found herself almost lost in thought as she stood in the elevator on the way down to the lobby floor, her own finger going across her lips in a gentle stroke, the smile it seemed couldn't be washed from her face as she thought about the man she just left up in the office, a man who was slowly consuming more of her feelings and emotions, a man who truly had her feeling the happiest she had ever felt, that smile only grew as the elevator doors pinged open and she stepped open peering around the empty lobby as she made her way out of the lobby and into the gentle rain shower, she cautiously jogged a little to her car to try and stop herself from getting to wet unlocking the Ferrari and climbing in , she placed her bag down on the passenger seat before turning the engine on, the car roared into life and she couldn't stop the small giggle of excitement that raced through her to feel the engine purr like silk beneath her. She went to put the car into drive gazing up into the rear view mirror she could of sworn she saw someone behind her, her brows furrowed together twisting in the car to gaze behind her but she saw no one, her brows creased into a smaller frown peering around the complex a little, it was quiet, there was very little cars and she couldn't see anyone, maybe the rain tricked her? Whatever the case she was sure no one was there as she belted up and finally headed of the drive to get back to the penthouse, the drive home was fairly quick and easy thankfully not much traffic as she finally made it back, parking the Ferrari back in its normal spot she grasped her bag and made her way inside, it almost felt surreal coming here without him, slipping of her shoes and placing the keys In the small bowl by his door she found herself smiling again. She knew this was probably too soon to be getting this excited about things, but somehow being here just felt right…going home as he had said it before couldn't be more true, she did truly feel at home here wit
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h him, she felt safe and happy and if she was honest a part of her didn't want to lose that, to go of on her own somewhere, but she was also very aware that it had only been a short length of time. Take it slow Larisa, you don't want to scare the man away already she berated herself before she made her way into the kitchen. Finding a apron she put that on tying it around her frame so she didn't get her clothes she got everything out the fridge she needed for the meal, taking a moment to work out how to use his damn oven which frankly was far to complicated then it needed to be before finally getting it all ready, rolling up her sleeves she made a start on getting it all prepared, it wouldn't take her long most of it was already done anyway she just had to finish it of, she got the potato dauphinoise ready, ensuring the lamb was spiced and crumbed accordingly before preparing some of the veg, asparagus and green beans she was doing with the meal, she felt nerves bubbling away hoping to god he enjoyed her food…he might not after all, she would never live it down she was sure.
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She set the table up accordingly arranging the plates and cutlery, putting out some charcoal grey mats that the food could sit on there so he could simply help himself to what he wanted, she had indeed found her grandfather's wine placing that on the table with a few wine glasses to, she had searched through the cabinets and luckily she found some candles pulling them out she paused for a moment, was this to much? A candlelit dinner with wine? Would this be considered pushing it too far?....she chewed on her bottom lip a moment before she sighed and thought to hell with it, she wanted to do it so she would placing the candles down in preparation of lighting shortly before she placed everything in the oven set a time and removed that apron placing it on the side before making her way upstairs. Heading into the guest bedroom she removed her clothes from the day and placed on some loungewear, it was cream in colour, a soft knitted fabric, the long sleeved cotton hung of her shoulder and ended just before her midsection showing of her stomach and belly button just a bit, the trousers were baggy but looked snug and comfortable as she put her hair up, peering down at her suitcase she wondered how long Miles would be, deciding she really needed to make a start on putting some of the clothes away she did that, hanging up most of her outfits putting underwear in drawers and placing her shoes in the bottom of the wardrobe she still had a lot of clothes to collect hopefully she would do that soon before she practically put most things away before she made her way back down to the kitchen, opening the oven she checked on her food seeing it was very nearly done she placed the apron back on grabbing a oven glove and pulling the lamb out it smelt and looked amazing, probably one of the best ones she had done which she was incredibly pleased about, popping it down she placed some tin foil over the top to let it rest, gazing at the time she hoped he at least wouldn't be much l
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onger..or cold lamb is what he would be having for dinner, making her way to the table she lit those candles now she was hear, reaching for what wine she opened it up instantly bringing it to her nose to take a sniff, nostalgia instantly washing over her as she closed her eyes, her grandfather's vineyards coming to the front of her mind as she smiled thoughtfully. Those thoughts however soon vanished once she heard that door opening, butterflies rocked her core placing that wine down before she even had a chance to pour herself a glass as his words rang out causing her to grin. "come se ti nascondessi il mio lupo... e che regalo-" as if I would hide from you my wolf, and what gift- she paused in those words how ever when she came round that corner and saw the beautiful red roses in his hands, her breath caught in her throat to see how glorious they were, stepping forward her eyes took them in more her face only softening at how beautiful they were. " Miles…" she said softly her eyes moving from the roses back to him. " There beautiful…." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Apr-23 10:33 PM
The whole penthouse smelled like heaven when he walked further into the room. His mouth was already salivating at the delectable food he could smell but not see yet. It made Miles have to swallow good and hard to keep from openly drooling. He hadn’t realized how hungry had actually was until he walked into the house, and now he could see the appeal of having someone living there if they were willing to make something that smelled so damn good. ”As if I would hide from you my wolf, and what gift-” The catch in her sentence and the way she paused brought Miles’ attention to her. He stilled in the open foyer of the home, holding the bouquet of crimson red roses. Her steps had only just barely been heard against the tile of the floor, and when he caught sight of her Miles couldn’t help the soft expression he had looking her over. She seemed very comfortable, in a cotton outfit and baggy lounge pants. The way her shirt played at showing her midriff and how cozy it appeared to hang off of her body. Larisa looked comfortable, and the idea that she found herself comfortable here in his home made his chest swell with pride. Miles was glad to provide a place where she felt comfortable, where she felt safe and secured. That had been his goal after all, and while they weren’t together long yet, he was beginning to like the idea of having her around. Of having her just stay here with him. In good time… if she wants her own place, I won’t deny her that… He thought, stepping closer after kicking his well made and shined shoes off at the door, leaving them haphazardly near the front. ”Miles…They’re beautiful…” “What these? These are just flowers…” He said gently, handing them to her to take if she wanted. They would require a vase which he was sure he had something in a cabinet…somewhere…but the more pressing matter was how this simple gesture seemed to light up her features. Had Connor never thought to bring her flowers? Just because? Miles thought in the very cold b
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ack of his head. He had accused the man of doing something like that, but had never really thought that Connor was so stupid and so self centered to have actually done exactly that with Larisa.
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“The real beauty is the one they’re for.” Miles said softly, leaning in and kissing her cheek sweetly. If she was going to be comfortable then he certainly wanted the same. “Do I have enough time to change? I’d rather not be the only one so over dressed for dinner.” There was a light chuckle on his lips as he stood tall there in that suit, his hand idly unbuttoning the jacket of the warm gray fabric. As he was sure she wouldn’t mind, after giving her the flowers to do with as she pleased, he slowly made his way to the stairs, removing that jacket as he went. “I thought they would look nice on the table.. To go with your grandfather’s wine..” He said over his shoulder, glancing at the table and the way it had been set up as he climbed the stairs. She’d really gone all out, something he hadn’t expected. Miles rarely used his dining room table. It was large enough to have several people over for parties or dinners but he rarely did. Looking at it decked out with the place settings, wine and candles that she had set out, made Miles still a little. It felt intimate, and yet it felt cozy. The feeling was warm and embracing and for Miles, he was glad to have it.
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It wouldn’t take him too long, returning after changing into similar lounge wear himself. His pants were a soft navy blue solid, and he wore that same gray satin robe over his bare torso. Miles didn’t exactly have a lot of shirts that he would wear to bed or comfortably. A few t-shirts perhaps but he really didn’t see the need to put one of those on. The last thing he wore, was an ebony black tie around his neck, made into a windsor knot and pulled tight against his throat as if he were wearing an invisible dress shirt. “Since you made dinner, I thought I should at least stay somewhat dressed up for you…” Miles teased, walking towards the kitchen where the smells of dinner were the strongest. “Did you need help bringing things out?” His tone changing to a more gentle and kind one. The kind he’d use only with her as no one else had deserved that softness from him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Apr-23 10:55 PM
What these? These are just flowers… She smiled at his words as he handed them over, she clutched them carefully in her hands as if afraid if she held onto them to tightly she might snap the stems straight of, she inspected them then, the beautifully formed red petals the sweet floral note she could catch over the smell of dinner behind her. " That may be, but there Still beautiful…." She gushed once more, admiring them a moment more wondering if he even had a vase she could put them in somewhere, surely that large kitchen had something. The real beauty is the one there for…. His words caused her heart to throb within the confines of her chest, he was incredibly sweet sometimes, those kind words combined with the soft kiss to her cheek sent a pleasant warmth rushing through her, she truly didn't know what she had done to deserve such a man as him, he was so kind and caring, so loving and gentle when it mattered, who knew the strong willed business man could have such a soft side, a soft side she was certain he reserved for only certain people on his life and she was thankful to be one of them, when he asked about getting changed she smiled nodding towards him. " Of course you can, go get changed ill sort the flowers out and sort the rest of dinner out " she said stepping back into the kitchen she laid the flowers down on the counter before rummaging through the cabinets before she did indeed find a suitable vase big enough that it would hold the flowers. " Oh these will be perfect…" she commented peeling the plastic of she reached in the drawer pruning the stems a little so they would fit more comfortably, filling the vase with water and adding it in the food it came with she placed them in the vase watching as they fanned out perfectly before she carried it carefully to the the table and positioned them where she wanted them, she gazed at the table then, the arrangement of candles and flowers and wine chewing on her bottom lip she had a moment of concern,
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what if this was to much? Maybe she went over the top…but she simply wanted to make it a little special for him, she was sure it had been some time since he had anyone cook for him especially setting a table up like this and she wanted to do it, because he deserved it, for everything he had done. It was almost like a silent thank you to him, because she honestly didn't know what she would do without him.
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Making her way back into the kitchen she took the foil of the lamb inspecting it a moment hoping to god she had cooked it right now she heard Miles coming back into the kitchen gazing up at him she smiled warmly to see him in more relaxed attire the tie around his neck did make her chuckle a little how ever. " Well I appreciate the effort…" she teased before she shook her head. " Nope, I can manage go sit down and pour us some wine, I'll be in a moment…" she said, she pulled the lamb out the tray placing that on the hob to make a quick sauce adding a few extra things to the sauce and a little of the veg water she stirred it a moment before leaving it to cook down whilst she got the rest ready, she started by carving the lamb grinning like a damn Cheshire cat to see it was perfectly pink and exactly how she wanted it, going into the oven she pulled out a hot dish which she would put the veg and lamb in so it wouldn't get cold, serving it onto the dish she then got the potatoes out which were bubbling and golden the smell of garlic coming from them , next she drained the veg and simply added a little butter and a few seasonings before pouring it into a separate dish, using the oven gloves she carefully carried each dish out into the dining area, placing the lamb down before the Potatoes and veg were next, each thing looked perfectly cooked and the smells coming of each dish were incredibly different armours from the lamb to the potatoes going back into the kitchen just long enough to pour the gravy into a server bringing that in.and placing it down on the table. "buon appetito Miles, dall'italia con amore" Bon appetite Miles, from italy with love she teased though perhaps there was a little nervousness in her tone, it was the first time she was cooking for him after all and she truly hoped he would enjoy it. " I hope you like it...feel free to be honest if you don't.. " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 03-Apr-23 11:24 PM
He gave a quiet nod, chuckling a little that she liked his ‘formal wear’ for dinner before walking off towards the dining table. It looked beautiful. While Miles had these dishes for events and parties he wanted to throw at the penthouse, he never ended up using them. Only when family came by usually, when his mother and father would stop by for Christmas, or his closer friends and colleagues. There had to be a reason though, not just because it was friday night. He looked around at the decor she’d laid out, and the flowers he’d bought for her. Miles felt a slight vice grip on his chest for a moment. Was this too much? Had he expected this level of detail from her? He would have been thoroughly happy having dinner on the couch in the other room, relaxing and sitting to eat together like that. She hadn’t needed to go through all this trouble just for a dinner he was damn near late to. Maybe… I’m overthinking it… He thought for a moment, taking that bottle of wine and pouring generous amounts of it into the wine goblets as he had been instructed by her. Unable to wait until she was ready, he brought his glass to his lips and took a sip, a smile creasing his features as the familiar cherry taste washed down his throat in delicate harmonious notes. It had only taken that moment and he was back in the heat of the sun, in the beautiful vineyard that seemed to stretch to heaven and back with Larisa and her grandfather. It was such a pleasant thought, something that amazed him it’d only been a little over 24 hours since they had been there. Miles was already planning their next trip, a much longer one this time. There were plenty of surfaces he hadn’t spread her out on yet that he was itching to, but in addition to that lewd visual, Miles had seen just how happy she was being in Italy. Being on the coast with the ocean just a walk away. How calmed and peaceful she was, and if he could bring that to her as often as possible, then Miles would.
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When she came around the corner with the first of what he assumed would be a few dishes, Miles sat down as he was instructed to by her and to not be in her way. The last thing he wanted to do was be a hindrance for her. Everything that came out looked amazing. One thing after the next until it was all laid out just begging to be devoured. It looked fantastic, and smelled amazing. ”I hope you like it…feel free to be honest if you don’t…” “If it tastes as good as it looks or smells…” Miles began, standing a little to plate up for her as well as himself with a little bit of everything on that table. “Then Larisa you might have ruined me from eating out for the rest of my life.” He chuckled at the idea. He almost never cooked for himself, a little breakfast here and there but for the most part every time he had something it was take out or delivery or he went to a restaurant to enjoy the atmosphere there. This looked better than he’d ever seen at any restaurant and Miles was eager to try it. He would wait for her to take a seat too, not wanting to be rude and starting without her and once she was settled, he sliced into that perfectly cooked and braised lamb she’d made. Miles held it on his fork for a moment, the small bite sized piece of it before sliding it into his mouth and grinning widely. Every seasoning almost exploded in his mouth, how tender the meat was and how perfectly marinated it was. The sound that left his throat was damn near pornographic, a gentle moaning sound that had his eyes close quietly. He barely had to chew the damn thing and once it had all but melted down his throat, he looked over at her and shook his head.
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“Jesus…Yeah… you definitely won the bet Larisa…” He teased, blinking down at the exquisite meal she was treating him to. It was better than Daphne’s, better than any high end restaurant he’d been to in a long time. “This is incredible…I’m at a loss for words…” He admitted, wanting nothing more than to continue to tuck into it, that sample taste having teased him quite enough. Slowly he lifted the wine glass in front of him, raising it to invite her to a toast with a smile on his face and a gleam in his eyes. Not one of desire or care or passion. This was something more intimate, something like admiration to the tenth degree. What exactly it was, he couldn’t say but all the same she deserved that fifty thousand pounds rightfully so. “From Italy with Love then…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-Apr-23 11:44 PM
If it tastes as good as it looks or smells…. She couldn't stop the small hint of bashfulness playing against her cheeks as she watched him dishing out the food for her, those butterflies still roaring inside her stomach, she didn't know why she was so nervous, perhaps because it was the First meal she had cooked for him and she simply wanted to make a Good impression, wanted to show him maybe she was more then just a pretty face and good with numbers, she chuckled at his words her cheeks still tinged that soft tickled pink as she tucked a stray piece of hair behind her ear. " Oh I wouldn't go that far, there's some very good restaurants out there that only I could dream of being good at…" she teased , she sat practically on the edge of her seat as she watched him go for his first taste her hands clenched together in her lap , she was sure he didn't want her gawping at him much like she was now but she couldn't help it, she wanted to see his reactions as he had that first taste, and once he did and she saw and heard the euphoria come over his lips she smiled brightly the sheer joy to be seen on her face as she finally relaxed to watch the enjoyment over his handsome features and to hear his compliments had her practically grinning from ear to ear. " Really? You mean it?.." she said with sheer joy the bashfulness still very much there but also a huge sense of pride for delivering something he seemed to truly enjoy. " I'm so pleased, I'm really glad you like it…" she said s little softer her hand reaching for her own wine lifting it and clinking it to his glass as his little statement rolled out before she brought the wine to her lips and took a sip, it brought a even happier smile against her face before she placed it down and started to tuck into her own meal. " You have my nonno to thank for this, all those years working in the kitchen with him, he truly is a magnificent cook, the food he makes is breathtaking, maybe next time we go I can convince him to make
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 12:09 AM
“Of course I mean it.” Miles said brightly, enjoying the potatoes and vegetables in turn. Everything on the plate in front of him was fantastic. He couldn’t believe that she had cooked all this, and the smile on his face looked like it’d never fade. Well, I helped with the potatoes… Even then, all he did was peel them. These were expertly sliced and seasoned and Miles was beginning to think he was sure to get fat if he let Larisa continue to cook for him. ”You have my nonno to thank for this, all those years working in the kitchen with him, he truly is a magnificent cook, the food he makes is breathtaking, maybe next time we go I can convince him to make something for us…” “Unless you want me hard under the table the whole damn time, I suggest we don’t.” Miles teased her. He hadn’t had a good home cooked meal in who knows how long, and this was bringing back memories of when he was younger. When his family was whole. When everything seemed right with the world and was full of light, love and happiness. It was a feeling he thought he’d never get again, and yet here she was delivering it to him on porcelain plates. “I believe you though.. That he probably could make something just as exquisite if he taught you how to make this..” Miles commented, taking a sip of the wine after toasting with her and enjoying how the combined tastes were like fireworks in his mouth. With his free hand, he gently laid it across the table so it fell softly on top of hers for just a moment. There was a seriousness in his happy face, the kindness still there and the gentleness just rolling off in waves. “Thank you for this Larisa… I mean it.. It’s absolutely fantastic…” They were words spoken right from the heart. He truly meant them, and he wanted her to know it. At least if she knew how much he truly appreciated the effort she had put into this, then maybe talking later wouldn’t sting so badly. Honestly he just wanted to forget talking about Connor and her car or about anything
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else that was stressful, even though he knew what he had said, that they would discuss it over dinner. At least if they did decide to bring it up, the topic would be brought up with a lighter mood. How could Miles be angry when he was eating something so delicious? @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 03:49 AM
Of course I mean it She was positively brimming with pride to hear how much he did truly enjoy her food, if she was honest it was one of her great passions in life amongst other things, she truly did enjoy cooking it was almost like a escape for her, to settle in the kitchen have some music on and just got lost in making good food, it brought back fond memories of when she was younger helping her grandfather when they used to make bread or pasta, sitting on the small chairs in the busy kitchen watching the chefs cook and her grandfather occasionally getting her to help, she truly did enjoy it so it pleased her to know she at least could make food that Miles enjoyed to. unless you want me hard under the table the whole time I suggest we don't She chuckled at his words as she tucked into the food grabbing a napkin she had laid out for them both to dab her face. " It's not all heavy like this Miles, this is a special meal because it was one I was supposed to cook for you before…well…before you decided you fancied a different type of lamb.." she teased with mischief though there was an affectionate tone to her voice to think of the first time they came together. " Don't worry about your precious physic, I'll make sure you burn those calories of…" she teased with a playful wink , she brought the wine back to her lips taking another sip small sip before placing the glass back down. " Yes he is very good, its where I got my passion for cooking from honestly…I enjoy it. It's almost like an escape for me to immerse myself in making good food when I have the time i'll admit it's not something I've got to go very much recently so it was nice to do it today for you…" she suddenly felt his hand come to rest on hers, she lifted her eyes to look at it, her fingers gently entwining with his before those crystal blue eyes met the more darker tone of his own, seeing the softness there had her own face softening the smallest of smiles coming to her face. " You really don'
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t need to thank me, I enjoy cooking so truly I'm happy to do it, besides you've made me two very good breakfasts the last few days so it's the least I can do…" she said giving his hand one more squeeze before returning back to her meal, she to was enjoying it as she tucked in, it was rich but not to overly rich, the flavours worked well together. " Just don't expect this fine dining experience every day Miles, I'm good but I'm not that good.." She teased with a small chuckle before she popped some more food in her mouth @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 06:32 AM
“I’m pretty sure there’s no amount of sex that could work off all the calories I’d take in if you made something like this every day for me Larisa.” He commented playfully, grinning from ear to ear as he sliced into the lamb she made with ease. Miles almost regretted the fact that he hadn’t let her finish making this last week, when he’d distracted her and ended up eating her instead. Almost. The first half of dinner went as smoothly as that. Gentle talk back and forth, with Miles enjoying not talking at all mostly because he wouldn’t while his mouth was full and he couldn’t help continuing to fill it once it’d empty. It wasn’t until the wine was half drunk through and the plates were nearly empty when Miles admitted defeat of it, leaning back in his chair and pulling an arm behind his head. He sat there and sighed gentle, his eyes closing and his head tilting back for a moment while he let himself digest. He hadn’t lied to her, the food was incredible so much so he risked the very real possibility of overeating because he wanted to keep tasting it on his tongue. Him sitting there now, was him admitting defeat to the food remaining in front of him. His mind swam happily content and full, a deep breath filling his lungs just to be exhaled in a genuinely happy sigh. While he sat there just letting himself rest, the thoughts from earlier in the day began to infiltrate his calmed and carefree blissful state. The longer he sat there the more prominent they became before he honestly couldn’t take them any longer than he had. “I hate to bring down the mood…” He said gently, and it really did sound like he hated the idea of bringing any of this up, even though it was something they would need to discuss. “But we should talk about the rest of your things and getting them out of that house.” He was still enjoying the high of the meal and it seemed that even mentioning Connor’s name would put a sour taste in his mouth. Something that Miles was not willing to withstan
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d quite yet. If he could have gotten around the subject entirely it was very clear that Miles would have. But unfortunately, this was something that he needed to talk to her about. It wasn’t something he could have just made a decision on without her consent. These were her things, any other additional clothes and personal items that Connor hadn’t already destroyed in the last day or so since seeing him. Despite wanting to have control of the situation and the final say on things, Miles had no jurisdiction here. It was up to Larisa what she wanted to do. “Do you have an idea when that boy will be gone so we can get the rest of your things?” He suggested, thinking that would be the best time. If Connor was out of the house or could be kept away from the house, then Miles could have Larisa gather her things and her car and drive it back to the penthouse. It would be the least confrontational at least, as Miles wasn’t completely convinced he could keep his hands to himself if Connor decided to try and start anything with him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 07:20 AM
" Well, surely that all depends how much effort you put in Miles " she said with a playful shrug, of course she was only joking that was clear on her face as she went right back to her dinner, not that she intended on cooking something like this all the time, she had to think of her own figure after all and she certainly didn't want to gain any weight neither, like she said this was certainly a treat and not something she would go to all the effort to do every day, as much as she enjoyed this meals she was a bigger fan of much more simplistic healthier dinners and she was sure he would do. For the most part they ate in silence occasionally conversing with one another laughing and joking as they ate, it felt very…couple like. Almost like two people who had been together for years and this was their normal routine every day, eating together after a hard day's work, it felt surreal really just how close they had gotten in such a short space of time, it was like she had spent all those years trying to find the right puzzle to fit into and here came along Miles and she slotted into him perfectly, after a moment more she finished her dinner leaving most of it there unable to eat much more of it, grasping her wine she brought it to her lips taking a small swig of it as she to sat back in her chair simply relishing in the meal she had her arm draped over the back of the chair that wine glass held in her hand taking a moment to casually look round the room falling to him briefly to see the content look in his face, she smiled warmly to know she had brought that for him before she glanced across the home again. He really did have such a beautiful place, it was decorated nicely, not so homely though..definitely needed more throws..pillows…candles this isn't your house ya know, quiet down she berated her self bringing that wine glass to her lips she took another sip before Miles finally broke the silence I hate to bring down the mood She turned her attention back
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to Miles then feeling that nervousness rush through her again, she knew without a shadow of a doubt he wad not going to like her suggestion, no doubt he would hate the idea of her going alone, but she also knew that this was something they really needed to do, to get everything out in the open for them to be able to move on properly, she had a lot she wanted to say to him and she was sure there was a lot he wanted to say to her, deep down she knew this conversation hopefully would help them both to truly move on, but she also knew they were going to he able to do that with Miles there….conflict would happen and she knew it, and she didn't want that. " Miles…." She said softly, not even sure how to bring this up, at least not without upsetting him. " Connor messaged me earlier, I didn't bring it up because we was both at work and I figured it would be better to wait until we were home, he was really apologetic about everything, he…he seemed really sincere Miles, he just, well…he wants to see me, to talk about everything, I told him there's no going back what's done is done but I think, I dunno I guess he just wants to get things of his chest and so do I, there's a lot of unspoken things between us and I truly think we need to discuss them to move on properly …Alone " she said that last word a little quieter perhaps anxiously waiting for the frustration that might come from him, it wasn't like she wouldn't understand it because she would, but she needed him to understand that this hopefully be be the best thing, so they could both move on, hopefully happier. She at least wanted that for Connor above all else. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 08:03 AM
This felt very domestic. Very casual and couple like. He felt relaxed and comfortable, like he’d known Larisa for as long as he could remember and they had just grown closer as time went on. There was a carefree comfort she gave, that helped the normally uptight business man relax and enjoy just being at ease. So the fact that he had to bring up something stressful, something that he was dreading talking about in the first place and ruining the mood that had been set for the pair of them, wasn’t exactly something that he had wanted to do in the first place. ”Miles….” It hadn’t taken him long to recognize the different inflections that Larisa would use when saying his name. His favorite times of course were when she couldn’t keep it contained while he was driving himself home during one of their several intimate sessions that they’d had. Though he also loved when she said it to tease him, or because she was overwhelmed with emotion and could think of nothing else to say. The way her voice sounded when she said his name was something Miles thoroughly enjoyed. The only time he didn’t care for it, was coincidentally at this exact moment. When it came out before she was about to tell him something that she didn’t want to say. Something he likely didn’t want to hear.
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His brows furrowed hearing the inflection that he knew was likely because of the topic they were to discuss. Perhaps it was because she was concerned about Connor being there. Maybe she’d want him not to be, just like Miles did. Or maybe she didn’t want to go alone and was worried about asking Miles to go with her. These were the thoughts that came across his mind as he waited for the explanation that she was sure to give. It wasn’t hidden or even attempted to be when he heard instead that Connor had contacted Larisa and he was only now hearing about it. “He what?” Miles said quietly, unable to hide the trace amounts of frustration that lined the two words he’d uttered. Though he remained quiet, listening to Larisa continue about how Connor’s message was apologetic. How she just wanted to talk about everything with him. How he seemed really sincere. I don’t give a fuck how sincere he seemed on a damn text message Larisa…He Threatened You. Does that mean nothing?? Miles thought furiously, though the icing on the cake came with her last statement. ”I guess he just wants to get things off his chest and so do I, there’s a lot of unspoken things between us and I truly think we need to discuss them to move on properly… Alone.” Alone? As in without Miles there? She didn’t need him to be there for her? Miles’ eyes snapped open hearing this, and his head turned to look at her but his gaze was anything but gentle like it had been before. What was she playing at exactly, she felt stronger with him at one point and then didn’t need him at another. And then she was willing to talk to Connor as if Miles would just allow that kind of interaction after all the trouble he’d gone through to ensure her safety. Increasing security, driving her to the house and protecting her from the drunk that Connor had been. Defending her when he threatened to make her and Miles pay behind Larisa’s back. Was that nothing to her? Did that mean nothing?
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There was a long pause between the pair of them, and suddenly Miles felt the need to get up and away from the remaining smell of delicious bribery and buttering up he had just eaten. This hadn’t been what he wanted to hear from her. The idea that perhaps they’d have Connor out of the house so she could gather her things, that’s what he wanted to do. Hell, he’d even take waiting at the car while she gathered her things inside but to be told that she didn’t want him there at all? That she wanted to do this alone? That stung deeply. “You’re not going alone Larisa.” There was a finality in his voice, his chair moving back as he made to stand up. Idly he took his plate and the silverware of it and moved to head towards the kitchen, needing to walk away from the discussion for a moment even after putting his foot down on the idea of her going alone. He was sure that wouldn’t be the end of the conversation as Larisa was just as stubborn as he was, and while it wouldn’t have surprised him if she argued back, he could feel his blood beginning to boil at the idea of leaving her, alone, with Connor... @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 08:18 AM
She watched as each painful emotion played out across his face for what she was saying, how hurt he seemed and then how angry he seemed to get, she winced at his expressions turning to look at the table she suddenly realised how this might of looked, her putting on his meal for him just to soften what she wanted to say but that wasn't the case at all, she hadn't done that for that reason, not at all, she had done it because she wanted to, she wanted to do something nice for him…fat lot of good that was now seeing the anger and frustration against his face it was clear all this had washed away and it left a bitter taste in her mouth. " Miles…if you ju-" You're not going alone Larisa. The final tone in his voice had her blinking a bit, turning to watch him leave the table, so that was it? What he said went and fuck what ever she thought? She never intended to hurt him, but couldn't he see where she was coming from? Couldn't he see that maybe this was the best thing so they could truly sort things? No instead it seemed he was putting his foot down and wasn't even allowing her to even say much on the matter, she felt her own anger boiling inside of her moving the chair back she wasted no time in following him picking up her own dishes making her way to the kitchen. " So that's it? No discussion? No talking about this? Just you putting your foot down and that's the end of it? Is that how this is Miles? " she asked, her voice laced with her own anger as she put her dishes in the sink, turning back promptly to go back to the table to retrieve the rest of the stuff, shaking her head as she went, she was frustrated with him to now it seemed, the fact that he seemed to think he could just tell her what to do without even discussing it properly without even allowing her to explain perhaps a little better why this might not be such a bad thing. " He was angry and you know I would be to if the tables were turned, and this was the other way round, if he turned up at our
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house with his new partner who I just found out he was fucking on a work trip, I would say some pretty hateful things to, we were together for two years there's a lot I know we need to get of our chest before we can finally part on hopefully good terms so both of us can move on properly …I thought you'd at least understand that…" she said as she started gathering up all the other bits on the table. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 08:45 AM
The more she talked, the angrier he got. Didn’t she see that he was trying to protect her? From someone who just wanted to cause her harm? And that look from Connor, the one that he’d given to Miles over Larisa’s shoulder, that glare from Thursday crossed his mind and Miles stood at the sink looking down into the stainless steel basin of it to try and calm himself down. One hand gripping the countertop and the other his plate that he’d forgotten he was holding. “You. Can’t. Go. Alone.” Miles stated firmly over his shoulder as she turned away after putting her plate away, no doubt to get the rest of the meal and put away whatever had been left. An overwhelming sense of dread and anger was right at the surface and he was doing everything he could to keep it at a low simmer even though it threatened to boil over at any minute. The way she spoke and defended Connor hurt. Miles understood being angry about a partner being unfaithful and bringing their new flame around. He got it, that wasn’t something that he wasn’t familiar with. But Miles had never threatened that ex afterwards. Had never told them that they would pay for his suffering. Connor Had. And Miles didn’t want to take that risk. Not with his own life, but certainly not with Larisa’s. ”We were together for two years there’s a lot I know we need to get off our chest before we can finally part on hopefully good terms so both of us can move on properly… I thought you’d at least understand that…”
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“Larisa, he Threatened you!” Miles shouted angrily. He couldn’t take hearing Larisa defend Connor any more. That pent up frustration and anger finally bubbling over the surface. This hurt. Miles was just trying to protect her. Trying to keep her safe. And she wanted to go right back into the arms of the man who had been the one to threaten her? Didn’t She Understand? “I’m not leaving you alone with that bastard so he can make good on the fucking threats he made! I don’t give a shit if he was angry at that moment and you think he didn’t mean it damn it! I’m not taking that fucking Risk! I’m not going to put Your Life at risk over a hunch that he didn’t fucking mean it Larisa!” He shouted, and in his own frustration and anger Miles threw his plate into the sink. The sound of the plate shattering ringing out in the open kitchen. The sound was accompanied by Miles’ own voice swearing loudly and angrily at his own action. Not that he cared if he broke a plate. He’d break every plate in his penthouse if he wanted to, he could always replace them. No, the action of demolishing the fine plate had an adverse effect on him, a thin sharp cut across his palm that was now bleeding. He stood there glaring at his hand, watching the crimson pool in his palm and out over the sink. It seemed to be both a blessing and a curse that he’d erupted like that, mostly because the injury forced Miles to focus on something else. On the pain in his hand and the bleeding that was slow and steady coming from it. It dissipated his anger a bit and allowed him to take a good breath or two. He certainly wasn’t back to that comfortable and easy going state he’d been in before, but he at least wasn’t shouting anymore. “I don’t want you to get hurt… if Connor tried something and I wasn’t there… I’d never forgive myself.”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 09:13 AM
Larisa, he threatened you The sudden shout made her jump, stopping her from doing what she was doing she turned around from that table stepping back a little so she could hold onto it, she felt her heart hammering in her chest to hear that anger pouring out of him, she didn't say anything, frankly he didn't give her much time to even open her mouth if she wanted to, she swallowed hard as he continued his tyrant his anger bouncing of the walls before suddenly that plate was smashed into the sink, she jumped again at the action hearing his shout and curse her eyes diverted from his face down to his hand where she could clearly seen the crimson stains against his palm letting her know he had cut himself. She sighed pushing herself of that table she made her way into the kitchen, she hadn't said anything yet frankly she didn't know what to say just now that would upset him, she could understand his frustration and worry of course she could, but she also felt so conflicted with what she should do, she felt she should at least allow Connor the time he wanted to get whatever it was he wanted to say of his chest, she honestly believed that needed that, perhaps they both did, even now the guilt for what had happened ate her up, even now she wondered if he was truly coping with everything that had happened, she at least wanted to try and sort things a little so at least her conscious was clear if anything was to happen with him, at least she would know she did whatever she could to help him first, right now she felt awful, she felt like a nasty piece of work and she didn't like it, she didn't like feeling this way. Going into the cupboard she found a few things to hopefully help his hand, putting the water on she silently grabbed his hand placing it under the water examining the area a bit to make sure there was no pieces of plate in there before she grabbed the small kit he seemed to have, grateful that he at least had a first aid kid she opened it up pulling out som
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e sterile strips she took his hand carefully in her hand and started to dry it cautiously obviously trying to be careful so she didn't hurt him anymore " I'm just trying to sort things, that's all…" she said her voice a little quiet, her eyes hadn't met his yet instead continued to look at the wound on his hand , finally finished drying it she got the sterile bandage and placed it on the top just incase anything got in at least it would prevent any infections. " Trying to find a way I know will help him move on, that's all I'm doing Miles, I didn't mean to upset you or make you angry, I'm just trying to be a good person, trying to at least make things right…as right as I can anyway…" she finished sorting his hand, releasing it with a sigh. " He's a mess right now, because of me yet again, its my fault he's like this, and I feel responsible to at least try and help him, call me stupid…but, I don't want to leave him like that , perhaps I'm too caring…maybe…I dunno…." She said with a shrug she looked back to the sink now where the broken plate was, she reached down to grab the bin it needed sorting after all, she Still hadn't looked at him perhaps not wanting to see that anger on his face again as she carefully started to get pieces of plate out the sink and put it into the bin to dispose of. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 09:37 AM
It was almost fitting, that she was tending to him yet again. First when he punched that hole in the cabinet by Connor’s head and now again when he threw his own damn plate into the sink. It seemed that Connor so far had done more damage to Miles than he had to Larisa. At least physically speaking. Her calm demeanor and the gentle way she demanded his hand to tend to it, just made him remain silent. Of course he was still angry, the idea of letting her go see this guy after he had said those vile things ate Miles up inside. With bruising on his knuckles that was slowly going away and now a cut on his palm, Miles was getting tired of hearing about Connor. Maybe, if she does this, I won’t have to hear about him again… It’ll be done. Completely over… The thought made his face soften, just enough for him to wince at the sting of the disinfectant she used. Not that he would complain, he’d done it to himself. Even if his anger towards Connor had been the catalyst, Miles couldn’t blame anyone else but himself for his own actions. ”He’s a mess right now, because of me yet again, it’s my fault he’s like this and I feel responsible at least to try and help him…” Miles took a deep breath in, letting it release in a thick heavy huffing exhale. She had a kind and caring heart, and he hated that he had upset her. Surely his actions and his words had. He couldn’t look at her before, just letting his angry and heated gaze bore into the marble of his countertop as if it had offended him. But now he slowly turned his head to look at her. He watched as she grabbed a bin and began taking pieces of the plate he’d smashed in his own frustration and threw them out. “Leave it…” Miles said quietly, still sharp and stern but at least it wasn’t nearly as angry. “The staff will take care of it…I don’t want you to get cut too…” Just to illustrate his point, his hand reached out to grab her wrist. It was gentle how he held her, not wanting her to cut herself on something that was enti
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rely on him. The thoughts of what to do swam in his head. He didn’t want her to go alone, but she seemed adamant that she was going to go alone. “Larisa…” He started slowly, the grip on her wrist continuing to be gentle and soft. It took him a solid few minutes before he finally got out what he had to say. He didn’t like any part of it. It felt wrong and foolish, but Miles knew that he couldn’t control her. He couldn’t force her to do something she didn’t want or need to do. So ultimately, he had to let her make this decision herself. “If you can swear to me… that you’ll be safe… and you’ll leave at the first hint of danger, or if he threatens you again or anything… Even if he just makes you slightly uncomfortable… Promise me… you’ll leave and come home…Please…” There was a hint of pleading in his voice. Miles hated the idea of leaving her on her own in this, but he had to relent as she really didn’t give him much of a choice. The last thing that he wanted to have happen, was for her to get hurt. And Miles to be nowhere around in order to help or keep it from happening. “I don’t… want to lose you… So please… just… be careful…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 10:00 AM
leave it She didn't stop straight away, intent it seemed on trying to clear up the mess that she now felt responsible for to, she felt like things were such a mess and she knew without truly talking to Connor she honestly felt like he would be there, a constant stabbing in the back of her mind that she hadn't done things how she thought she should, hadn't ended things in the right way, things were left in such a harsh way and she didn't like it, she just wanted to try and keep everyone happy but it seemed like no matter what she did someone wasn't going to be and it hurt her, she didn't love Connor anymore, things were final between them that she was sure of, but as stupid as it sounded she felt compelled to at least try and help him before things were truly finished. His hand gripping her wrist stopped her then, brought her back to the present and she sighed her head lowering so she could look into that sink at the broken pieces of plate that still remained laying there, there was silence for a moment not long, but long enough she closed her eyes trying to think of a way in which she could do this, she didn't want to upset Miles but she also needed to do this, not just for Connor but for her to. Larisa…. His tone was much softer now, the anger seeming to of vanished which caused her head to rise to finally look at him, she could see the look of concern on his face which in turn caused her own face to twist with emotions to see so much worry right there on his face, as he spoke her body turned to look at him better, her brows furrowing at his words, she truly didn't believe Connor was capable of truly doing anything to her, they had been together two years and despite some harsh words he had thrown her way he had never done anything to give her any reason to believe he would. " Miles, I promise….if anything happens I'll leave no questions asked and I'll come home, i swear to you I will, I just want to try and put this right, try and end things on a bet
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ter note, a final note, so I can truly move on and be happy and hopefully so can he…" she said softly, her free hand coming up to stroke his cheek. " I would never suggest this if I honestly thought the man was capable of hurting me, do you think I would put myself in a position where I could get hurt? Because I'm stupid but I'm not that stupid…" she said, trying to make light of the situation. " I'm not saying he won't say some hurtful things maybe he will, I can handle that, I just…want to leave knowing he got whatever he wanted to out and so did I, so we can both have a fresh start and I can leave knowing I did everything I could, so I don't sit here constantly fretting over him…once this is done, so am I, he will be deleted out of my phone, blocked from ever contacting me again, it will be finished and we no longer have to think about him, if I need you I'll call you, you don't have to be far away, if your truly worried wait nearby, just let me go in there on my own, let me try at least to..I don't know, help him move on I guess...does that sound okay? " she asked her eyes pleading with him to at least see things her way a little but also that she was trying to compromise here so he could see she wanted to at least make him comfortable with it all to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 10:32 AM
Every word he analyzed and took in. How she was reassuring him that she wouldn’t put herself in harms way. That she’d be safe. And that if things got too dicey she’d leave without question of it. Miles just listened intently to her terms, the master negotiator that he thought himself to be with his business deals hating the fact that he currently was not getting the best end of this deal. He wanted her safe and secure. To just forget Connor and everything that came with him. She was too damn good for him, and he had never deserved her. “You’re not stupid…” He said slowly, hearing her out completely before piping up. There was concern for sure in those dark chocolate eyes. The anger still flickered within his pupils as dark as they were. But there was more worry on his face that she was walking blindly into a dangerous situation thinking she was instead just going to a normal casual place with friends. “I wouldn’t have hired you if I thought you were stupid Larisa…” While she had tried to lighten the mood, he just said it with conviction so she knew. He meant it. He found her to be quite intelligent, an equal for him in every possible way. She settled him when he didn’t think he could be settled and all he wanted to do was protect her from forces that seemed hell bent on hurting her. “Alright..” Miles said quietly, going over the terms and conditions she proposed in her deal. “I’ll be waiting by the car for you. You’ll have twenty minutes to discuss whatever it is you need to discuss. If you need more time…” He paused for a moment, as if he wasn’t sure he wanted to allow more time for her and Connor to talk before relenting. “Then call me. If he tries anything, I want you to call me and I’ll come in to get you…. Otherwise… I’ll stay at the car..and wait..” He sounded strained with this. It was clear that Miles didn’t like this deal at all, that he’d prefer to stand at her side like he had before. He was much more confident about being able to protect her when he
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was actually near her, not waiting at the car like a well trained dog. His head leaned into her hand and those eyes closed for a moment, just relishing in the feeling of her fingers and palm against the hard edge of his jaw and stubbled cheek. “I’m sorry Larisa… I shouldn’t have lost my temper like that.” Miles said quietly. There was still hurt and anger there but it had certainly dulled over the time it took to tend to his hand and for Larisa to talk him down off that ledge. The last thing he wanted was to scare her, or to make her think that he was dangerous or would lash out at her. “I can replace everything in this penthouse…” he continued, waving his uninjured hand at the entirety of his home. “Right down to the countertops or the floors. If this place was torn down tomorrow, I could always rebuild it exactly as it is right now… The only thing that I can’t replace… is you.” It was his explanation for why it had made him so angry hearing how she was alright with going to meet Connor. How he had threatened her and that didn’t seem to matter to Larisa. She was irreplaceable to Miles. The one thing that he could never own and couldn’t imagine not having. Miles just wanted to hold her, forget the argument they’d had and how poorly he’d behaved in the situation though even as he stood there he was sure that Larisa had no intention of embracing him at all. Still, he couldn’t help leave his hands at his sides, wanting so badly to wrap them around Larisa instead. “When do you want to do this meeting?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 11:07 AM
She had tried to make light of the situation tried to perhaps dissolve a little of the tension in the room , she didn't like him being so angry and frustrated and she hated even more that she had clearly caused it she just wanted this whole thing to be over with , just wanted to move on with Miles all it seemed recently was them arguing over him, this dark cloud hung over them it seemed and she couldn't see it vanishing until it was truly sorted. " I know you wouldn't have done…" she said softly her fingers gently went over his face trying desperately to soothe him, to soothe that temper and worry she could see behind those normally tender chocolate hues, despite her want to do this to see just how strongly he cared for her meant a lot, to see the conviction and wanting to just protect her, but she just wanted him to see that she at least thought she was capable of doing this, the final thing she needed to do to finally be free of him. Alright… She listened intently to what he had to say, her fingers pressing into his cheek a little firmer her fingers grazing over his cheek her palm toying with his jaw in a attempt to keep him calm in a attempt to settle the nerves she could see rattling she smiled tenderly towards him nodding at his own terms. " That's fine, we can do that. I don't know how long I'll need but I promise I'll do all those things, I'll let you know if I need you or If I need more time, you'll be right outside if I need you okay?....things will be okay Miles, I really don't think he will do anything " she said trying to reassure him that little bit more, as he pressed into her hand she pressed her palm back more than happy to give him any comfort he needed right now . I'm sorry Larisa I shouldn't have lost my temper like that " Don't, don't apologise, I can understand why you feel that way, I can, I just…I just want to sort this, so I can be happy and hopefully so can he, that's all…" she said quietly, and then he spoke some more and she lis
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tened to every word he said, her heart hummed in her chest her brows furrowing with the emotions she felt with what he had to say, to hear that level of care from him warmed her heart immensely, it surprised her how truly worried she was about her going there, she truly never saw a reason to be, did he see something different though? It did have her questioning perhaps a little bit her idea, was it the right thing to do? But she knew deep down it was, he was just outside after all if she needed anything. When do you want this meeting? She sighed then moved her hand away from his cheek so she could lean against the worktop beside him, her arms folded across her chest pondering what to do, her bottom lip went between her teeth chewing on it in thought for a moment. " I just want to get it over with Miles, I just want to go there get all my stuff, get this talk out the way and come home, there's no time like the present right? What if…we go tomorrow? After work? Do you think you can do that? " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 11:49 AM
He could see how much this meant to her. It was important to him too, though he hated the idea of facing it. At least he’d gotten himself to settle back down, not nearly as comfortable as he had been before but at least not furious with her. Miles still couldn’t understand how Larisa could just think so highly of Connor. What had he said that had made her think differently he wondered. What lies did he say in order to plead with her heart to meet with him. “Tomorrow is fine.. I can make that work.” He said gently. It would involve clearing his afternoon,which for him shouldn’t be too much of an issue. The sooner that Connor was taken care of, the better. Connor would be dealt with first, and then Edward later in the week. Perhaps by the weekend we can finally relax again… Miles thought, shaking his head, knowing that it likely was wishful thinking that everything would go smoothly enough that they would sail through it without issue. Edward would be a fight all on its own. Miles was sure that his father believed the tabloids over his own son’s words and tried as he might to prove it otherwise, Miles was sure that Edward would need convincing to see that this wasn’t some fling. It wasn’t the same as what he had had with Melody, but it was so much more. It felt like more. Without another word for a moment, Miles moved away from Larisa, his good hand coming to rest on the back of his head as he let his thoughts go through him. He wanted this, but there was a cost he hadn’t realized was needing to be paid. The struggle and the strife of claiming this for himself, of wanting to keep her just for him, Miles hadn’t realized how much he would have to fight. Each time it came up, he asked if it was worth it. If she was worth it. His head turned and those dark eyes caught her frame for a moment and the only answer that resonated inside his skull was Yes. “What did he say to you? I want to read what he wrote.” Miles asked, though his words weren’t harsh or angry or eve
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n upset. They were purely asking, wanting to know exactly what Connor had said to Larisa, if only to better understand how Larisa could see Connor’s point of view. How she could see that Connor was in pain and needed this closure that she was so adamant on giving to him. She was free to decline his request, but he really did just want to see exactly what Connor said, in his own words. The idea of the man being blocked and his contact information deleted after tomorrow afternoon did brighten Miles’ mood ever so slightly. After tomorrow, he’d be truly nothing to her. She would never have to see him again, never have to hear from him again. Moving on seemed more and more like the best opportunity for them both. “Thank you again, for dinner. It was indescribable…” Deep down, Miles knew that the food on the table that had been served wasn’t to bribe or butter him up for the argument they had. It had just been news he wasn’t expecting over a dinner he had been anticipating all afternoon. Flexing his hand in front of him, seeing that with Larisa’s care his bruised knuckles and cut palm weren’t paining him nearly as bad, Miles was grateful that he had her around. And he hoped that this was the last injury he’d get due to the mention of Connor. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 12:03 PM
Tomorrow is fine I can make that work She nodded lightly as he said it would work, she would of course do whatever she could to make sure it would go smoothly, that he could finish and get away with her, she would probably have some stuff she needed to catch up on, but perhaps she could do that in the evening when they got back home nothing stopped her bringing her work laptop home after all, she wouldn't want special treatment from Miles, and she certainly didn't want to slack in her work. She remained where she was leaning against that counter, she wanted so desperately to go over and wrap her arms around him, to bring him comfort that she thought he needed, that perhaps even she did, everything was a big mess right now and she truly wondered if he even wanted to keep dealing with it all for her, so many things had yet to be sorted and who knew how long it would take until things truly settled if he ever would for them, she was still chewing on her bottom lip a little perhaps pondering how tomorrow would truly go, she hoped Connor would at least behave rationally though she wouldn't blame him if he was a little upset especially when he realised there really was no going back from it all. What did he say to you? I want to read what he wrote? For a moment she paused gazing towards him, why did he want to see it? Not that she had any reason to hide it from her but the fact he wanted to see it at all had her questioning his exact reasons why, did he not trust what she said? Did he wonder if more had been said between the two of them and wanted to check up on her? " Y-Yeah…yeah sure…" she said pushing herself off the counter before his next words hit about dinner, she paused to look towards him, smiling with a small nod. " I'm glad you enjoyed it.." she said quietly before she moved away only briefly so she could go to her bag grasping her phone out she unlocked it seeing a missed call from her father she frowned wondering what he wanted now before she sw
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iped it away she would deal with that later, bringing her phone to him she opened the messages from Connor handing him the phone. " It's all there, I have no reason to hide anything from you…" leaning back against the counter she waited to see what else he had to say about it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 01:59 PM
Miles waited in silence, allowing her time to get her phone and pull up the message for him. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust her, he just wanted the context of what was written, so he could see exactly what Connor had said. When she picked up her phone and swiped away a message, he could feel his shoulders tense. What had she swiped away? Another message or a missed call? He was about to ask her when she unlocked the device and handed it to him to inspect. Well, more just read than inspect. He did trust her and her word, it was Connor that he didn’t trust. Looking over the message, Miles couldn’t help the cold sneer that came over his face seeing Connor’s name and the message that he had written. He was sorry for how he acted? Oh no wait, So Sorry for the way he acted? It just seemed so rehearsed, everything that he said and the words didn’t sit well with Miles. In a way he wished that he hadn’t agreed to Larisa’s deal of going in alone with Connor. Sighing, he handed the phone back to her in disgust, shaking his head at the display he’d read. “I don’t like it Larisa… It just seems too… forced…” he said gently, though there was no hiding the irritation in his voice. Something about it made Miles nervous, anxious in a way for tomorrow afternoon. If it were Miles in this situation instead of Connor, and if he truly loved Larisa in the way that he mentioned, Miles knew himself well enough that he wouldn’t let Larisa leave that house. He’d do everything in his power, even drop to his knees and beg for her to stay with him. Not to leave him and plead with her to stay. And if Miles could admit to himself that he would pull something like that to try and win Larisa back, then it wasn’t out of the realm of possibility for Connor to be just as deceptive and use similar tactics or worse. While Larisa didn’t believe him to be a violent man, Miles knew differently. The threats were violent enough for him and he wasn’t going to go down without a fight if it came to that. “I
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f this is what you want though… I’ll support you in this endeavor. I just ask again that you be careful…” He said quietly, huffing and running his hand through his hair. His fingers ruffled his styled hair a bit, just like he was trying to shake off the anxiety that was creeping in on him. When that didn’t help, and he still felt on edge about the whole thing, Miles did the only thing he thought he could do to help. Slowly he stepped forward towards Larisa and quietly snaked his hand around her waist, the other silently sliding along the other side of her. She easily could push him away, and he wouldn’t blame her if she did. He’d acted a right tool tonight at their dinner, all because Connor had been brought up and she had said she didn’t want him to be there during their talk. The truth was that he knew he calmed down with her in his arms. He felt more relaxed and more subdued, so while he believed it to be a real possibility of her rejecting his advances in this moment, Miles hoped that she wouldn’t and would instead allow this soft and intimate closeness. There was nothing else to it, just a simple embrace was all at least for now that Miles wanted. "I've never doubted you Larisa... I don't trust him... because if it were me I would take hold of you and never let you go... and I worry that he's smart enough to think that too" @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 02:15 PM
Larisa watched with tentative eyes as he scanned the message she could see his lips curling and the frustration against his face to see the message and she frowned more, I mean really would could the man see over a message that she honestly saw as nothing more than a humble apology? He was so angry and uptight about him she honestly thought it was clouding his judgement to truly see things rationally, at least that's what she thought anyway. I don't like it Larisa…it just seems to…forced She sighed then a little heavier than she meant to, she truly felt she was simply going to try and fight a losing battle here, she truly didn't think it mattered what she said or did the man had his opinion which he was more then entitled to and nothing she said or did would change that. " Miles, really how can you suggest that from a message hmm? " she said , though there was no anger or resentment there, she just didn't want him to feel this worried or anxious about it all, she just wanted to put things right that was all she wanted, but she didn't want to put a strain on them by doing it neither, it was a conundrum for sure, and frankly it was stressing her out more than the actual talk would she was sure of it. If this is what you want though…I'll support you in this endeavour I just ask again that your be careful " Miles, I promise I'll be careful and any sign of things turning sour I'll be out of there, you're right outside that door remember?..." her words were soft still trying to soothe him it seemed, she watched his body tilt coming forwards his hands coming to place themselves around her waist and she didn't resist, she never would resist any kind of contact from him, she stepped into him allowing her hands to slowly move up the soft fabric of his shirt until she reached his neck both hands clasping the flesh there her fingers carefully dancing over his Jaw in a delicate fashion before his last words hit her and her face twisted just a little. " Miles, there i
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s nothing that man will say or do that will keep me in that house with him, he won't make me feel guilty, he won't make me stay and I won't change my mind about any of this, I am.done with him, its finished this is just me trying to smooth out the cracks just a little before it's truly final, a way to hopefully help him heal just a bit so maybe he can find someone to make him happy again, if it doesn't go that way then it doesn't, but nothing he says Is gonna stop me from leaving that house and coming home with you " she said softly one hand moving from his cheek to run through his hair " I don't want him anymore, and tomorrow he will know that for certainty…tomorrow I'm getting all my stuff out of there and that chapter is firmly closed for good…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 07:35 PM
He listened to her carefully, barely breathing as if he was trying to make sure to commit each word she said to memory. He didn’t want to miss anything she said, because he wanted to be able to be sure that he knew she would be alright. Her promises and reassurances helped, and while they did settle him a little easier Miles wasn’t completely convinced. There wasn’t much he could do about it though, which was probably the worst thing for the man to feel. Miles hated not being able to control what was going on around him. To have that lack of knowing, the indecision on how something was going to pan out and how it would affect not just himself but those he cared about gave him anxiety. All he could think about was how his decisions or lack thereof had hurt those he loved. Had ended the life of someone he cared deeply for, and had broken his world down. Something he knew that Larisa knew and yet he had to keep reminding himself that he at least trusted her. Miles trusted that Larisa would be careful, that she’d call him if anything were to happen, or if Connor got out of hand in anything. “Alright… I believe you il mio Agnellino…I will try to trust your judgment on this…” He said gently, letting his face fall softly against her neck so his breath fell on her skin. It was intimate without really insinuating anything. He still wore that tie around his neck, letting it hang on his bare chest beneath that satin robe while he held her against him. It was hard for Miles to let her do this alone. Everything about the situation screamed that this wasn’t a smart idea. That this wouldn’t end well, but Larisa did have a point at least. That she didn’t think Connor was capable of hurting her. And at least at her concession that she would allow Miles to at least wait outside, he would make sure that Connor regretted it if he tried. “What would you like to do tonight Larisa? Your choice.” He said softly, his hands quietly running up and down her back just in an idle way. Mile
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s enjoyed having her close, both sexually but also because she had a kind of comfort that he missed. She was warm and soft and gentle against his harder more rough and sometimes cold self. A balance for him that he didn’t realize he needed or wanted. A soft smile came to his face and for a moment he leaned back so he could look at her face. The anger from before was gone, replaced with a calm gentleness from before. He was still anxious about tomorrow, but at least he wasn’t going to lash out and break more plates. “I could play for you… if you’d like. Since you played for me at your grandfathers.” Miles never played for anyone, it was always something he did privately, but for Larisa, he considered it. She was welcome to suggest anything else she’d like to do, anything else she wanted and if it was within his power to give then Miles would give it. For the most part, he just wanted to let tomorrow be a problem for tomorrow. Tonight would just be about them and the comfort they found with each other. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 08:00 PM
Her smile turned softer when he said he believed her, that hand going through his hair fell down to the back of his neck softly running through the strands there, she was more settled now especially now that he seemed to settle down, though when he said he trusted her judgement she almost frowned, whilst she was sure she had nothing to worry about with Connor he had never given her any reason to, what if this time she was wrong? What if he did behave irrational and things got out of hand? But she quickly inwardly shook that away, it wouldn't happen Connor had never been nor had he ever been a violent man towards her, he may get verbal but she could handle that to some degree, she would be fine…and Miles was right outside if he wasn't. " Thankyou il mio lupo " she said gently before she felt his face move so it was nearer to her neck, she sighed to feel his warm breath peppering over the skin there her hand at the back of his neck went back to moving through his hair tenderly, she knew he was worried and she felt bad that she was putting him through this but in her mine once this bit was done it would be finished that chapter closed for good, no longer would they have to deal with him because she meant what she said, once this was done and dusted she was finished entirely with him, he would never be allowed to contact her again and she could focus on her life…hopefully with him. What would you like to do tonight Larisa your choice? The question knocked her from her thoughts feeling his hands running the length of her spine lovingly her hands continued their gentle strokes of his hand as her other hand moving to gently stroke along his shoulder blade as she pondered what to do, she honestly would of been content just sitting on the sofa with some trashy TV show and cuddling, this was when she was most happiest when they were together, and she would be more then happy to just do this, when he pulled away and smiled at her she was half wondering what he might sug
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gest and what he did suggest she had to admit she wasn't expecting. She smiled brightly at his suggestion nodding enthusiastically towards him, she hadn't heard him play yet and she would be lying if she said she wasn't curious not after he confessed he played with they were at her grandfather's and how much she had kicked himself for not asking him to play for her when they were there. " I'd love to hear you play Miles, if you don't mind of course? " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 08:30 PM
Miles chuckled at her, not realizing that she had wanted to hear him play so badly. He hadn’t expected that she’d actually want to hear him play. It had just been a thought that had spilled out of him. Quietly he kissed her forehead and nodded. “I don’t mind.” Was all he said in a soft low voice. With care he slid away from her, letting his fingertips drag against her body over that midriff she showed off for a moment while he made his way out of the kitchen and into the living room space. The black ebony grand piano sat gleaming in the evening light, dappled with the soft shadows of rain on the tall windows it stood in front of. Miles pulled the bench for it out, and lifted the lid, letting his fingers glide over the pristine ivory keys and their corresponding black counterparts. There were no music sheets listed, though he did have a few tucked away behind the stand for it. He sat there for a good while, just looking over the beautiful instrument that he owned and kept well tuned and oiled. Just thinking over what he might play for her. A soft grin spread over his face, waiting for her to join him before he spoke again when she got closer. “Don’t laugh though… I’m not nearly as good as you are. I… I’ve never really performed in front of anyone before.” He admitted, a lighthearted laugh playing at his words that hid a bit of the nervousness he felt. Miles would wait until she got herself settled, whether that was on the black lounge chaise near the piano or if she decided to stand next to him at the piano’s side. Once she seemed ready, Miles looked back at the piano and let his hands dust over the keys.
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Taking a deep breath, on the exhale he began to play. A harmonic set of darker notes that held long into the air, followed by a softer lighter pattering in a gentle up and down melody. While one hand handled the base notes the other handled the treble. The tempo remained the same but the notes became faster and steadily seemed to dance with one another. The high notes gliding around the low and the low catching the high. It was a gentle rhythm that was played and sung from the piano. As the song continued the notes became more passion filled, more driven and desperate, as if the song itself was chasing a beautiful dream that was just out of its reach. And then almost in disappointment, it would slow to nearly a stop a sadness plaguing the dark deeper notes. A couple times it seemed like the long pause between the next portions of the song would be the end of it, but Miles continued on as if determined to let the story have that happy ending that the song was craving. That it was yearning for. His focus was driven to the keys, not looking up from them as he swayed a little to the melody that chimed out of the ebony instrument. By the end of it, there seemed like there was little doubt that some kind of hope had been reached, if not the ending that he had so passionately played for. The notes hung in the air for a while, the song had echoed in the large living space. It wasn’t as acoustically grand as Larisa’s grandfather’s piano room and he certainly didn’t think that he was anywhere near her level, but when the song finally fell into silence, Miles found himself glancing her way, wondering perhaps what she thought without having the words to ask.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 09:01 PM
I don't mind She smiled brighter to hear he was more than happy to play for her, she honestly loved playing the Piano herself but hearing others play was a true passion for hers to, to marvel in the glorious way others played and the tunes they seemed to create and play effortlessly, it brought her a warmth she couldn't explain, feeling his lips gently go over her forehead as his fingers softly dragged down her body enjoying the soft sensations it sent rocketing through her before she followed him silently into the living space, her eyes falling to that beautiful Piano in the room, the sleek beauty stood out especially with the large window pane behind it draped in those small specs of rain. She stepped into the room more moving her self to sit on one of those plush black chairs as close as she could get to where he would play her words called her to huff and she shook her head. " Oh please, I wouldn't dream of laughing at you, I bet your exceptional Miles, and I'm honoured that I'm the first person to hear you play " she said with sincerity it truly did mean a lot to know that she would be the first person he would play of, that she would be graced with hearing those glorious notes she was sure he would produce, she sat back in the chair one leg folding over the other as she waited to hear what he would play. She listened as the first few slow deep notes hit, it wasn't quick at least yet the notes echoing around the room Just a little before it soon fell into a slightly quicker verse, the lighter and deeper tones rolling out into the quiet room, that smile against her face slowly started to face but not into anything that would show distaste or dislike for his song, on the contrary the song had her chest aching and emotions pulling through her that she didn't even know were possible from a simple song, there was something so mesmerising about it, something so beautiful…or perhaps it had nothing to do with the song at all but maybe everything to do with the
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man playing it. Her eyes which were watching those talented fingers grace those ivory keys with precision soon moved to his face, watching as his head swayed ever so slightly to the sound of the music playing out, she felt a small lump growing in her throat, the soft moonlight which had peeked at the very optune moment glowing through the window casting his face in that glorious ivory glow had her mouth suddenly feel dry, she found herself completely captivated by this man, every single inch of him had drawn her in her kind suddenly replaying each and every single moment she had with him, their laughter, the way he held her in the night, how he protected her from the paparazzi, how danced with her at the Gala….every perfect moment just fell into place like pieces of a puzzle, a puzzle she never thought she would find the right place to ever slot into in life, but maybe now she had. Suddenly that music had died of, her mind so preoccupied with the complexity of he'd thoughts she almost didn't realise, she blinked a few times before realising he was staring at her, that warmth only intensified to look at the man in front of her, without really being able to stop herself she pulled herself up from that chair moving over and without even asking she slipped herself onto his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck. " How could you even think for a second I would ever laugh at you?" she teased moving in she allowed her lips to sweetly brush over his, one hand cupping his cheek before she slowly pulled her lips away but only enough her forehead resting against his a small gentle sigh leaving her lips. "That was beautiful Miles, truly…thank you for playing for me.." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 09:55 PM
At first, Miles wondered if maybe he really was nowhere near as skilled as she was. That perhaps he had embarrassed himself. The song he chose was one he knew well, one he’d practiced many times and had enjoyed the passion and the way the song could change depending on the mood of the one playing it. With her silence though, he wondered if he’d hit a sour note. Had he played out of tune? Had she just simply not liked it? As the anxiety of it swell and threatened to bubble out of him, likely in an apology for making her listen to something that clearly she hadn’t enjoyed, his body stiffened and his mind stilled. Larisa was moving off of the chaise lounge chair where she had made herself comfortable to listen to him. Each small step she took sent a flurry of emotion through him. Nervousness, desire, passion, concern. She hadn’t said anything at all so Miles just watched as she neared. Almost out of habit, he leaned back a little to grant her the space she required to sit on his lap. That had to be a good sign perhaps, that she wanted to be close like this. His chest ached feeling her hands run quietly around his neck and over his shoulders. Those hands that had been on the piano, now leaving the ivory keys in order to hold the woman on his lap and give her the stability she would likely want. One arm lay gently over her legs, while the other held at the center of her back. ”How could you even think for a second I would ever laugh at you?” The way her lips teased and brushed over his sent the man into a spiral. They were so close and yet he couldn’t capture them for himself. The sigh she gave as their foreheads met sent a shiver through him. His dark eyes peered into hers, not wanting to miss anything she said, his focus had been on the piano and the music that he had played but now it was solely on the woman in his lap. His mind worked on how he could make her happy, as that was the only thing driving him in that particular moment. *”That was beautiful Miles,
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truly… thank you for playing for me…”* “You’re welcome…I’m glad you liked it…” He whispered, almost unsure if his voice would even work. The hand on the mid of her back rose to hold at the base of her neck, tickling at her hair and feathering his fingers into it. His other hand softly rose up and down against her thighs, playing at the fabric of her lounge pants with his fingertips in an idle gentle motion. His thumb would caress and tease at her inner thigh, but wouldn’t go so far as to press or demand of her. There was a soft glint in his dark eyes, happy that she had enjoyed his playing. The only other person who had ever heard him play was Charlotte. His mother had been the one to teach him though, so he never considered her someone that he’d play for. Just take lessons with. So to hear that Larisa enjoyed his playing warmed his heart. “I don’t perform for free though you know…” He playfully growled against her lips, his words a gentle sultry sound after the playing he had done. Miles kept his lips just barely away from hers, not pressing into them but seriously considering it. He hung his lips there, asking for her to come to him by letting them dust against one another gently in a tease. A quiet dark chuckle rolled out of his throat, while the moonlight danced over the pair of them at the piano. “Care to pay the pianist, Agnellino?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-Apr-23 10:10 PM
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it " I did, I feel truly honoured that you would play for me, and such a moving song to, it really touched me " and she meant it to, that sound had settled right down in her gut, it was warming and uplifting but somehow gave her a sense of longing to for that man now perched beneath her, those hands wrapped around his shoulder continued their gentle strokes one through his hair whilst the other came down to stroke over those broad shoulders she loved so much of him, I mean hell who was she kidding there wasn't a single inch of him that she didn't crave or want. His hand dancing over her skin did nothing to settle that, feeling his strong hand come up to clasp her neck toying with her hair feeling his other strong hand gently gliding up and down her thigh his fingers pressing into the flesh a little harder which had ber shift just a little on his lap perhaps so he could get better access to her, she loved his hands on her, she loved how intimate they could be with one another the closeness that had developed between the two of them. I don't perform for free though ya know Larisa found her own face playfully changing to a mischievous grin, their lips inches apart and yet neither one of them chased long enough to bring them together, her hand in his hair pulled at the strands just a little rougher her nails only ever so slightly scratching along his skull. "Is that so?.." she whispered back her lips gracefully moving over his with the words she spoke, it was like torture she wanted nothing more then to dive her lips against his taste him for her self again, ti push her tongue into the warm confines of his mouth and feel those vibrations as he moaned from her actions. "How would the pianist like to be paid il mio lupo?...I'm sure I'd be more then willing to pay any price…." she purred against his lips, her tongue playfully coming out to lap against her own though in the act it gently stroked along his her nose nu
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zzling against his with each movement as she grew closer and closer to losing her strength and move to kiss him like she really wanted to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-Apr-23 10:32 PM
“Any price?” He repeated, that hand on her thighs slowly moving across them. His fingers dragged against her lounge pants and he grinned in that smug devilish way that he knew she appreciated. The same mischievous spark that had gotten them into several sessions of trouble before. “That’s dangerous.. Writing a blank check like that… are you sure any price will do?” He teased her, his palm moving over her knees until he was able to shove his hand underneath her legs instead. Miles would wait to see if she would fight his movements, wait to see if she would retract that statement she’d made or perhaps give an actual payment that she wanted to do. For him, he could do several different forms of payment from her. He could easily find himself between her legs with his face buried between her beautiful thighs. Or perhaps his hips would be more up her alley. Miles even contemplated the idea of taking her backend too, the idea sizzling in the back of his head mostly because he wondered if that was untouched, even by Connor. She’d have to want that though… He thought, deciding perhaps to ask on that one first just to make sure if Miles did decide that the back door fun he had in mind was the way to go, that he wouldn’t end up hurting her. His mind drifted however to part of their stay at the Villa, where she had had him down her throat and his groin shifted in appreciation of that. That again would be something she would have to voice her desire for. Miles was a gentleman after all. Even though he had no problem being rough with her, of grabbing and slapping her ass enough to leave a mark or of biting her neck and shoulders to claim her skin for him, there were certain things that were crass to demand of a lady. Even still, while he likely could get into the mood to mess around with her, the thoughts of their situation and the requirements that tomorrow would bring, weighed heavy on his head. It prevented Miles from really letting go and letting himself relax fully f
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or her. So instead, Miles pushed the bench back and stood up with her held tenderly in his arms. With practiced ease he brought her towards the couch and sat himself down ensuring that the way he sat she was secured in his arms. He didn’t have to always have sex with her to enjoy her company. Though he certainly wouldn’t fight her if that’s what she was after. For Miles a quiet cuddle was just as good as long as it was with her. However there was that discussion of payment, which made him chuckle a little darkly at the idea he had. Unable to help it any longer, Miles pressed his lips against hers, burning her with his taste while he demanded entry to her mouth for hers. He would hold her hostage there, a soft vibration against her lips made when he let a quiet moan escape his throat. It wasn’t until he released her to breathe that he spoke again, giving her a playful wink as he did. “I think I’ll cash that check at a later date then…for something really fun later…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-Apr-23 04:28 AM
Any price? She grinned against his lips, her mouth moving tantalisingly slowly over his mouth not hard enough to touch but not light enough either that he wouldn't feel it, god this man just did things to her, it wasn't just always the sexual tension that built between them there was so much more than that between them, he simply got her in every single way, knew just what to say or do to make things seem better knew how to make her feel special, the smallest things he did lie buying her flowers today, when was the last Time she had that? And truthfully she wanted to show him her appreciation for what he had done, hence the meal…but she wanted to show him so much more than just that. " I like to play a dangerous game Miles, besides I'm sure you'll pick a price you believe will be more than fair to pair for your services today…" she teased feeling those hands of his move before they came under her knees, her arms came up coiling around his neck to hold him? Those fingers teasing with the short hairs on the back of his neck lovingly , she wasn't truly trying to initiate anything between them here, not that she would ever turn him away if it manifested into that, she was simply enjoying the contact between them, this moment of togetherness that they had lacked today, he wasn't the only one with things on her mind, her own mind was plagued with thoughts of tomorrow and how it would go, in her mind she envisioned perhaps a little heated discussion but one that they would resolve and hopefully walk away in a respectful manner, that's what she hoped..for everyone's sake. She heard the bench groan as it was shifted backwards before she was picked up again she chuckled, almost amused at how easily he seemed to pick her up as he carried her as if she was weightless away from that Piano and back to the comforts of the couch, he sat them down she rained comfortably there on his lap, as soon as they sat together it seemed his longing for her mouth couldn't be contained
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anymore and she was grateful for it, she hummed happily into his mouth her hand pulling through his hair as she kissed him back opening her mouth to allow him the entry he desperately wanted, before they soon broke away she sighed deeply her tongue coming to stroke against her lips before a small chuckle radiated from her mouth. "Well I certainly look forward to hearing what you would like your payment to be…" she teased before she allowed her arms to drop from his neck and gently glide back down to his frame her arms wrapping around his muscular frame as her head buried against his neck, she closed her eyes relishing in the warmth and scent of him around her, her thoughts once more turning to tomorrow and how it might go frowning just a little at them. " This time tomorrow…it will be all over Miles, and we won't have to deal with him again, I promise…" she said quietly against his neck. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 05-Apr-23 06:26 AM
Miles couldn’t help the smile on his face, enjoying her arms wrapped around him and holding him close. It wasn’t that she wasn’t heavy, though certainly for prolonged periods of time that might have been the case. It was more the way in which he carried her that made it easy for him. Miles was not a bulky guy, surely muscular and broad, but even he had limits. It was why when he did carry her it was always close to his chest held fast against the core of him. It wasn’t just because he enjoyed her being pressed against him; it was practical. Unlike before where he would have naturally leaned back so she was more on top of him like a warm living blanket, this time Miles remained fairly upright. A soft sound, quiet and rolling played in his chest feeling her tickle at the short hairs on the back of his neck. He enjoyed that sensation, it was soothing and sent shivers down his spine in delight at the same time. Though he enjoyed her hands anywhere on him to be fair, around and over his chest or down his front and midsection, even when her fingers would fall on his thighs. Of course he enjoyed the intimate grasp she would take too though that was much easier to please than the rest of him. As she nestled herself into his neck and slid her hands down so she was hugging around his frame instead of around his neck, Miles just made sure to cradle her gently against him. ”Well I certainly look forward to hearing what you would like your payment to be…” “You’ll know when I ask for it.” The words came out in a soft whisper to tickle her ear, his lips falling against her skin while she lay herself there. Whereas before he would let his teeth drag and sink into her, this time he was gentle, caressing and quietly kissing down her neck and shoulders where he could reach. It wasn’t necessarily to tease or excite, it was more Miles needed to. He couldn’t help himself, anytime she was as close to him like this, he was magnetically drawn to her, wanting nothing more than to tast
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e her skin, her lips, her tongue and everywhere else she had. It was a hunger he felt could never be satisfied by another as he’d grown addicted and obsessed with her taste. The only time he stopped, dragging his lips off her skin for a moment while he listened to what she had to say, was when she mentioned the next day. How in twenty four hours, it would be ended. There would be no more Connor, it would be just the two of them without the distraction of the ex causing problems just by existing in their same purview. He couldn’t see the way she frowned slightly saying it, only that her words had been quiet against his neck.
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“I look forward to it.” Miles kept his voice low, as if he didn’t want to disturb the gentle peace that had come over the pair of them in the cool moonlit bathed living space. This time tomorrow, he never had to look at that smug face of his, never had to hear the name again. It was something Miles truly was excited for thinking on it. While he didn’t necessarily like the idea of going through the fire to get it, Miles would walk through an inferno if the other side meant never having to deal with the stress that that boy had put them through. All for what, because he was unhappy? No, happiness and sadness are partners and Miles believed wholeheartedly that if you let one overtake the other then you are missing half the point of a very important picture. There was no treasuring the good times, if you didn’t have the bad times to compare them to. Slowly, guiding her down as he went, Miles leaned forward so her back could lay against the cushions of the couch. It would be a change from their normal, but one that was necessary for Miles at least. His hands were gentle against her back, keeping her close to him in his movements. When he was confident she was laid against the soft leather of the sofa, Miles pulled back slightly just so he could trail sweet kisses down her body. He hadn’t properly thanked her for dinner after all, and it seemed he wanted to rectify that now. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Apr-23 06:26 AM
You'll know when I ask for it " I'm sure I will…." She whispered back, her eyes almost growing heavy as his lips started to slowly guide along her neck, it was soft and gentle not like it had been before, hid actions were a lot gentler to his lips barely brushing over the skin of her neck before he moved them down to her collarbone, she sighed sweetly those hands around his waist slowly started to rub up and down his back, her fingers rolling over the muscles against him as she closed her eyes simply enjoying this peaceful moment with him. She didn't want to bring up Connor, but she knew it was something plaguing both of their minds, she didn't know how tomorrow would go, she was confident at least he wouldn't hurt her, how he behaved apart from that she wasn't sure, but she knew at least Miles was just outside and if she needed him he would come, be there whilst she got the rest of her stuff together so they could leave, what ever happened she was leaving Connor for good tomorrow she just hoped they could walk away on a positive note, so both of them could feel perhaps a little better about it all, she didn't want this to affect him she honestly just wanted him to move him to find someone who could make him happy, that's all she wanted was for both of them to be happy. I look forward to it " Me to…" she whispered lightly and she was, she was looking forward to hopefully getting this all finalised tomorrow and then truly seeing how things would go from there with her and Miles without him being there as a constant reminder and as a iratance to them both, suddenly she felt him lowering her body down against the couch, she felt the cool leather against her back, her hands around his waist moved so she could run them up to his shoulders and to his hair , her hand moved to drag through his hair lovingly as she felt his lips moving down her body. " Miles…." She whispered tentatively her fingers continuing their gentle strokes through his hair closing her eye
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s so she could relish in the feeling of his lips against her skin.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Apr-23 07:14 AM
He let his body hunch over hers, gently nudging her legs in such a way so that he could slip himself between them. They were both fully clothed, so it wasn’t like Miles was attempting to have sex with Larisa right there on his couch. It was more that he enjoyed her body, he loved caressing it and having it at his disposal. She was addicting, an aphrodisiac, a lucid drug for him. It was dangerous and felt forbidden which only made Miles want her more. The idea that something that he wanted was out of his reach was a foreign concept for him and one he wasn’t about to tolerate or deal with. ”Miles….” The couch beneath him made a gentle sound as he shifted himself downwards. His arms still cradling her back underneath her and quietly slipping under that shirt she wore. Just so he could have that contact of skin without the intrusion of the cotton fabric of her shirt. In reality he wanted her naked, he wanted her bare before him as that was when she was the most lovely thing he’d ever seen. Writhing and bucking under him, moaning loudly into whatever room they happened to be in. For now he was content with planking over her, most of his body weight on his legs while he held himself up on his elbows over her. “Yes Larisa?” He finally answered, his voice dark as his eyes spied those pretty little displays of affection he’d left on her neck. They were slightly faded now, a soft darker beige against her otherwise sun kissed skin. They weren’t completely gone, and certainly were something that would be noticeable if she wore the correct outfit, though Miles was considering making sure they were freshened up. A special farewell gift for Connor to view. The idea pulled a sinister looking grin over his face, his lips curling in delight at just how broken that would make the boy to see his once beautiful prize captured and claimed by another more worthy. While he waited for whatever Larisa wanted to say, Miles let his lips hover over her skin, breathing hotly over one of
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the marks he’d left on the nape of her neck. The weight of him shifted a little so he could manipulate one of his hands from underneath her and glide it around her side and rib cage to her front. It snaked its way over her exposed abdomen and slipped under the hem of her shirt towards her chest. “Tell me…” Miles whispered as his fingers found the underside of her breast and carefully caressed it. “What you desire of me…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Apr-23 07:33 AM
She heard the soft creak of the couch beneath them as he lowered himself down, her legs parted when he willed it so he could lay between them, her legs cradling his hips wanting the weight of his body against her own, there was something truly mind numbing about having him against her like this, feeling his hands over her skin, his lips tantalising her flesh with those gentle kisses he gave, this man truly was a drug to her, she was addicted to him and the more time she spent with him the more she craved it, the more she desired him. Her hands that were around her neck came down his body to his chest where she allowed her fingers to casually stroke along it, she heard him speak but she had no desire to say anything right now, she was quite content in just enjoying the feel of his hands roaming under the lounge shirt she wore, brushing over her abdomen and along her sides, each stroke of his fingers had a small sigh leaving her lips, she felt like each one was igniting a new flame inside her body and it felt amazing, her eyes almost closed , those lips parted as her tongue came to casually stroke along her lips, as content as she was with the gentle strokes and hugs from him she found herself wanting so much more. she wanted this man to bend her to his will like he had done a few times before, she wanted him to numb her mind to make her forget about any negative thoughts she might have, she wanted him to show her the heights of pleasure that she knew he could bring her to. Tell me… His hot whisper spread across her skin, the warmth of his fingers coming over to spread over her frame under her breast teasing the plump firmness there causing instant bumps to rise against her skin at his contact. What you desire of me… She shuddered at those words, her mind racing with what exactly she wanted from him, she desired him more than she had ever desired a man before, his lips his touches his movements, those deep sounds he made when he was truly enjoying him
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self, those thoughts alone had a small whimper leave her lips her hand pulling through his hair gently. " That's a difficult question Miles, when I Desire so much of you …" she whispered into the quiet room , tilting forward she allowed her lips to find his head kissing the top of his hair, her face nuzzling into it lightly. " Make me feel good Miles…show me how good I can feel…I don't want it rough tonight, be gentle…make love to me Miles…" those last few words had anxiety rush through her, it wasn't that she was saying she loved him because she wasn't, she simply didn't know how else to express what she wanted, whilst she loved the rough, the eagerness and aggression he showed which turned her on to no end, she wanted something softer tonight , she wanted him to ge gentler, passionate loving…caring…she wanted him to show her a different side to him, if he even had it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Apr-23 08:18 AM
Considering what she asked for, Miles just let a gentle rolling exhale flow over her skin. He had wanted to make those marks brighter, just for Connor’s viewing and his own amusement, but what he knew to be more important was what Larisa wanted. That hand under her shirt opened and massaged at the mound of flesh it found, his fingers gently rolling over her skin to press at her in quiet steady waves. The words she had said bounced into his ears and he let them soak into his being, taking in exactly what she wanted of him, what she needed of him tonight. While Miles couldn’t exactly admit to loving Larisa, as he barely understood the concept nor did he realize what that would feel like, he knew the context of what she wanted. Quietly, Miles lifted his head away from her neck and brought his lips instead to hers. There was passion there, a quiet reverence with a fire that burned but not white hot like the flames of lust they’d been before. This was warm and steady, like the glow of embers in the hearth on a cold wintery day. His tongue knocked on the door to her mouth, instead of demanding entry like his normal motivation would be, and if she would allow him inside he would greet her mouth with a soft rumbling moan. He could do gentle, and perhaps tonight that was for the best. He’d taken her so hard before, the aggression he had was something he enjoyed. That dominating force that took what it wanted and gave everything in all his movements. But this, was a different ask of him and while his normal was exhilarating it could be exhausting too. As gently as he could Miles let that kiss linger as long as he dared, pulling free of her lips and letting his drag away from hers to give her air. “Nothing… would make me happier.” He whispered over her lips and there was a sincerity in those dark eyes he had looking up at her. Miles let his hand grip a little tighter but not enough to cause pain or disrupt the massage he gave to her breast as he kissed her again. It wasn
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’t as long before he pulled away this time pushing his way further from her. “Do me a favor…” He said softly over her neck and chest. “Take this off for me…Let me have all of you…” Miles meant the shirt she wore. He hadn’t wanted to stop touching her and taking her shirt off for her would involve doing that. While he wanted her hands to stay in his hair and on his shoulders, the shirt had to come off so he could do with her what she wanted. As if to try and assist while stubbornly refusing to do more, Miles took the fabric of her shirt in his teeth a moment and dragged the hem of it over her body. His frame slid down her so his mouth could find the hem edge of her shirt and then spread back up her body while he pulled that shirt higher on her chest. The movement was slow and purposeful, letting the cotton of her shirt tease and tickle at the flesh that it had been hiding away from him. Only when he had pulled it up over the top of her breasts to expose them to the air did his teeth release that shirt. It made it all the better to place his lips over skin, kissing around the mound he’d uncovered in gentle affections. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Apr-23 08:51 AM
She didn't know how he might take to her words, to her ask, if he would understand what she meant, she didn't want to scare him of by using the love word, and she hoped he didn't think she was saying she loved him because that's not what she meant, she simply wanted him to be gentler tonight, she wanted him to explore her sensually and tenderly, she also wanted to explore him to, she wanted to run her fingers over every inch of him but she didn't want to rush, for some reason she wanted to take her time, to truly explore this man above her. She felt his head lift from her neck her hand moving round from his hair to clutch at his neck and jaw those fingers dancing over the strength of it before his lips found hers and she whimpered into his mouth, her lips moved cautiously and gently over his own, those lips parting to open her mouth allowing him entry as her tongue came to stroke along his lovingly, there was no urgency in her movements there were soft and gentle, perhaps she wanted to show him how much she cared for him to. Nothing would make me happier She smiled softly up to him as he said he was more than happy to do that, her nose gentle nestling against his own those lips cautiously grazing over his almost tempted to press back against them but they didn't at least for now, she felt his hand go against her breast a bit firmer as his lips closed that distance again and she kissed him, a small hum entering his mouth. Do me a favour "Anything…" she whispered back to him feeling feeling the warmth of his breath go against her neck and chest, as his words rattled out she released a sigh the hand on his neck slowly started to roll down between there bodies before she felt his teeth gently graze her flesh tugging that shirt up, a shattered sigh left her to feel the fabric gently caressing the flesh of her breasts before it was soon tugged up and over those mounds, the hand that was moving between them grasped that fabric feeling his lips go over t
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he mounds of her breasts as she wasted no time in pulling the rest of it of her body, arching her body just a little against his mouth as that cotton fabric was soon tugged away and tossed to the floor to allow him the access he wanted. Her own hands came to the robe he was wearing tugging it a little down his shoulders wanting nothing more than to have his flesh at her own finger tips. " We should make a rule of wearing clothes that are easy to remove around the house…." She teased her eyes almost closing again to feel the gentle way his lips moved over her breasts. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Apr-23 09:21 AM
The sound was quiet, a gentle rolling humming noise that sounded almost like Miles was purring against her unobstructed skin. His eyes closed, just relishing in the contact of his lips dragging over her flesh, pressing into the mound she gave freely to him. When he came to the peak of it, his lips opened to take her nipple inside the warmth and wet that he gave to it. Light suction, only enough to tease was given while his tongue rolled and coated the sensitive skin there in a thin layer of him. The way her back arched to remove that shirt had him groaning softly when her bosom came up and pressed into him. While one was held by his lips and tongue, her other nipple was caressed and rolled between the pads of his middle finger and thumb. “Clothing has always been optional…” He whispered softly, a quiet chuckle on his lips when he finally would pull away from that wet mound and pulling his lips together over top of it. The exhale he gave sent a slightly chilled breeze over the top of her, blowing on the wetness he’d left to give her a cooler sensation to experience. Miles would watch the skin react to the differing sensation, before he’d move to the other mound and give it the same kind of attention. Never letting one be teased and played with more than the other. He could feel her hands at his shoulders, pulling at the robe he wore just to cover himself and it sent a humming sound over her flesh. Giving a final flick of his tongue against that pink nub, Miles let the hand that had been massaging her slide away and assist him in sitting up by pressing against the couch for leverage. He was careful not to pinch or accidentally press against Larisa when doing this, as he didn’t want to hurt her by pushing up with one hand. As if to adhere to his own house rule and because she deserved to touch as much of him as she wanted, Miles slid that satin robe he wore off, letting it join her shirt on the floor. He sat up in front of her, his chiseled chest and abs speckled wit
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h the moonlight coming in through the windows, the hair there shadowed against his skin. The only thing he wore above the waist now, was that thin black tie around his neck. With both of them topless, albeit except for the tie that Miles wore, he simply marveled at the woman spread on his couch. She was exquisite, the most perfect thing he’d ever seen. His fingers and palms quietly fell over her sides and ran slowly down her waist to her hips, tracing along the natural curve of her body and enjoying every how her skin felt under his fingertips. When they came to the waistband of her pants, Miles simply let them slide into his grasp. His fingers held the top of her pants and panties in one singular grasp, not wanting to waste time by removing them individually. He did say that clothing was optional so as softly as he could, he let the fabric roll down her legs until they could be tossed aside. Miles didn’t immediately dive between her legs like he would have normally. Like he seriously wanted to. That treasure of hers was everything he wanted and more. Instead, he bent forward to kiss between her breasts and make his way down her ribs and stomach, that tie gliding along as a tickling silk sensation on her skin. If she wanted him to make her feel good, then that would be his sole purpose on this earth tonight. To show her just how beautiful and just how alluring he considered her to be all with gentle slow kisses and teasing sensual strokes. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-Apr-23 08:33 PM
Larisa head tilted back into the plush leather couch as his mouth took over her soft mounds, his lips caressing the plump flesh was one thing, but when she found the warmth if his mouth capture her nipple she couldn't stop herself from releasing a small moan into the air, the gentle sucking sent a small shudder down her spine, her legs almost twitching around his hips in the sensation he brought her through that simply action, and the feel of his tongue lapping at her erect nipple had her groaning once more surprised perhaps just how sensitive her nioples were today, or perhaps it was simply because it was Miles giving them attention, the man seemed to be able to pull sensations and feelings she didn't know she had out of her. clothing has always been optional She smirked at his words and perhaps she might of put together some witty remark before the warmth of his mouth left her nipple the cooler air rushed over her mound causing her body to arch a bit before the warmth of his breath was next to glide so effortlessly over it causing the same small shudder to rock through her body, she then felt him move, his mouth going to tease the other pink nub , small sighs of appreciation left her, one hand continuing upwards to stroke through his hair her eyes closed as she enjoyed the sensual way in which he was taking her tonight. Soon enough he was pulling back and her eyed opened, Admittedly a bit heavier than normal, her eyes watching as that robe was pulled of his frame and she got to marvel in the absolute delight that he was, he was glorious every single inch of him the hand that was in his hair rolled down bjs shoulder and chest taking a moment to admire him whilst he allowed her to, his body practically glowing in the soft light of the moon, her eyes never diverted much from his as she felt those fingers glide down her body, sending those soft tingles through her skin, she knew where he was heading and she felt her core spike in temperature at the thought of i
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t, the hand on her chest continued lightly tracing those short hairs down to his midsection before his fingers came to the cotton fabric of her pants. She felt him tugging against them and wasting no time she lifted her hips so he could pull then from her body more easily, hearing the gentle thud as he dropped them to the floor, those cheeks warmed a little, feeling a little flustered now that she was nude before him on that couch, he was bending down soon enough however a gentle sigh leaving her as he started to kiss down her body she groaned closing her eyes her hand travelling back round to the front of him rolling over his shoulder as those lips moved so carefully downwards dragging over every inch of her skin and leaving small pecks of delights in his way. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-Apr-23 09:13 PM
His lips curled on his face, listening to the soft sounds she made at his gentle touches. A quiet hum fell from his lips to lightly buzz against her skin, holding there for a moment just above her naval. He did everything he could to just stay as quiet as possible, relishing in the light movements and the soft sounds she made. While he had initially thought to bring those lips down between her beautiful thighs, Miles instead decided on a different route. Instead of continuing south, he decided to take his time with her, working his way back up her chest. His hand however let his fingertips graze over the skin on her side and floated softly over her front. While Miles brought his face back up towards hers, his hand went further away, the pads of his fingers tickling at her flesh. Most of his weight he held above her, leaning on one arm while the other explored Larisa’s body. As his lips dragged up to her throat, dancing along her collarbone, Miles pulled back so he could watch her face with a loving and caring gaze. He wanted to watch as the pleasure played on her features, enjoying the hunger that fell over her, and how relaxed she seemed. The image of it he wanted to keep for as long as he could, liking everything about her and how she moved. Taking her in for as long as he could, Miles lowered to kiss her again, wanting to take her lips with his. At the same time, his fingers found the intersection between her legs quietly rubbing on the outside of her in teasing motions. The pads of his fingers dangled and tickled over her slit on one side, and then the other. Miles held that kiss, playing at her lips and dragging his tongue into her mouth. The pink appendage wanted nothing more than to stroke at hers, playing under her tongue and greeting her mouth like a lover that had been away too long. While his mouth kept hers busy, his middle finger played at her delicate intimacies between her legs, pressing and teasing his way between the lips there to feel the war
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mth he knew would be waiting for him. When he gave her breath again, Miles kept his lips dangling over hers, wanting her to chase him but never giving her the agency to catch what she wanted. They curled into a smile while his finger continued to play with her like she was his best musical instrument and he wanted nothing more than to hear her sing for him. He wouldn’t force his way between them, but let them separate naturally for him, inviting him further so he could stroke at the pink petals that she held. “Does my lamb like when her wolf plays with her?” He whispered darkly at her. Everything he did was gentle sensual and with purpose. Even his words were soothing and soft, knowing full well the plan he had for her tonight, and wanting nothing more than to plunge her off that precipice until Larisa drowned in ecstatic bliss. Still, he also wanted to feel just as good as she would, and having her hands stroking through his hair and playing at his shoulders and chest were certainly teasing enough for him. So he kept his body low despite fingering and playing with her, just to invite those hands of hers to explore his body. For only a brief moment, his lips moved to her ear, kissing at the lobe and pulling at it with them. He wouldn’t use his teeth, just his lips to pull at them. The words he spoke in a hushed whisper, a smile on his face as he teased her gently. ”I’m glad to feel that open invitation is being put to good use…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Apr-23 11:06 AM
Larisa eyes was almost closed as she felt his lips travelling south down her perfectly shaped frame, her hand rolling up from his shoulder to go through his hair gently running through those thick strands as small shattered breaths left her lips for how soft and sensual he was being with her, normally their actions were rushed and passionate furious and full of need but tonight was different, she loved the hunger that came over them, that desperate need to satisfy one another, but she was finding herself enjoying this just as much, his lips were careful and precise making sure they tantalised every section of skin he found, her mind was racing preparing herself for what she thought he was heading to do, to dip his perfect mouth between her legs. Instead however he started to lift himself back up her body again, those eyes fluttered open so she could watch him, a small whimper leaving her lips as his own continued their sensual assault up her body, she didn't miss the actions of his fingers as they dragged down her side teasing her flesh with his soft strokes, those eyes soon hooded again as his lips found her collarbone and neck the warmth of his breath dragging over the slightly dampened flesh from his kisses before he pulled away and she caught his gaze once more, his tender caring gaze was met with one of her own, those hands going back to stroking lovingly over his chest rolling down to his sides and hips where she allowed her fingers to dance over the waistband of those cotton trousers he was wearing. Soon enough those lips found hers and she couldn't stop the small groan that left her lips as their mouth joined together in a sensual dance, their was still no urgency there both of them simply enjoying the contact as their pink muscles came together in her mouth twisting and dancing with the other, a more sensual moan entered his mouth when she felt his fingers finally find that spot between her legs teasing only slightly over those lips which begged to be o
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pen for him to explore her more, her legs parted a bit further to allow him the room to truly explore her when he wanted to, she desperately kept herself still wanting to give him the time to truly explore her, to truly take his time just like she wanted to with him, he brought her more pleasure then she wondered if he truly knew and not just sexually. Their lips finally parted and she inhaled a deep breath, though they didn't part much and when her tongue came to slide across her Bottom lip to get the last molecules of what he left behind they gently stroked his own, her eyes were half opened, catching that chocolate gaze she loved so much just as his fingers parted those lips and he found his way between them, she was sure he would find the warmth pooling between them, it didn't take much for this man to excite her, and she was sure he would feel it, not that she was embarrassed by it she wanted him to know how excited she got for him, how much be truly did turn her on, his deep dark words caused a smile to come over her face her bottom lip tugging between her teeth momentarily before she answered him.
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" Yes my wolf, I love it when you play with me, you always know just how to make me feel good.." Her voice was quiet yet full of lust and longing, a longing to have more from hi , to have him truly touch her like she knew he could, like her body knew he could, her hands did continue their sensual roll over his chest her nails joining in, but not in a way to truly mark him or hurt him they dragged over his skin sensually sure to leave small shudders of delight through him as they moved down to the waist band of his trousers again toying with the fabric there stroking along his stomach to those short hairs that vanished down into those pants, feeling his mouth come to her ear his lips kissing it caused a small sensual sigh to leave her lips. " Of course, but I want you to take your pants off Miles, let me truly explore you to, I want to make you feel good as well " she whispered back to him having tilted her own head to the side her own lips finding his lobe where she placed a delicate kiss upon the flesh, those hands already starting to tug down those lounge pants but knowing she would need him from him to truly take them of. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 07-Apr-23 07:49 PM
The feeling of her nails dragging along his skin certainly sent shudders down his spine. He could feel the tingling sensation pull at the back of his head and it made Miles shiver when he sighed against her neck at her movements. It was the same feeling he got when she ran her fingers through his dark hair and fell her nails over his scalp. Next to her cheek he quietly closed his eyes, enjoying the feeling and attention she gave just as much as he gave to her. Her statement wasn’t ignored, though it might take him a moment to really register what she wanted of him. Taking those trousers off would certainly help him to feel better, considering he was beginning to feel tight around his groin as the fabric tented little by little as time went by with this. Each movement she made, and sound that slipped from her lips teased his senses and ensnared everything he was. While he appreciated the ability to be aggressive with her, there was something so satisfying about taking his time and allowing her to take hers. Exploring one another and just letting the feelings grow and blossom without rush and without a fevered heat. That middle finger he had quietly continued slipping up and down her intimate area, collecting the warmth pooling for him there. It made Miles smile gently at it, knowing just the softest touch as well as his demanding embrace were enough to excite her in this fashion. Everything about her did that for him, so it was complimenting to know he was enjoyed just as much. He let her continue to play with his body, not wanting to pull away from her for a moment while his fingers delicately rubbed up and down her wet sex. Gliding up one side from the bottom to the top, just barely grazing against her sensitive bundle of nerves before falling on the other side in a gentle circular motion.
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It was her fingers at the waistline of his pants that pulled a quiet groan from him. Not that he was displeased with it, he thoroughly enjoyed the fact that she wanted him badly enough to tug and tease him. That she wanted to pull those pants down and off like he had done for her. Which, he could agree it wasn’t quite fair of him that she lay there nude and bare while he still had those loungers on. Miles let her tug and play at them, attempting to pull them down herself though clearly needing his assistance in her endeavor. However he was just enjoying her touch and the warmth he was gathering with. With a gentle groan, he let her stroke and play at his flesh just a moment longer before sitting up again before her. It was much clearer now that he was indeed excited with the actions they both were doing. His free hand, now not supporting his weight over her, quietly reaching across her body to where her arm would be. His grip was gentle falling on her wrist and placing her palm on his hip. Miles would then remove his hand from her wrist and put it on the opposite side. Effectively, with her help Miles would slide those loungers off while pleasantly keeping his other hand rubbing and teasing her clit at the same time. A sly grin fell over his face, feeling the cooler air hit his swollen groin. He had to shift his legs a little once they got to his knees but as carefully as he could, Miles was then able to slip his loungers and the boxers he wore with them off and let them join the pile on the floor. Try as he might to not allow it, he did have to pull his other hand away from her clit momentarily at that point, but once he was free of those comfortable pants and returned to his position between her legs, Miles was quick to go right back to where he had started.
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This time he didn’t lean down into her though. He kept himself upright, playing at her sex and teasing that sensitive bundle of nerves. Miles wanted her soaking, absolutely on the edge of ecstasy and to prove just how badly he wanted that for her, he would let that middle finger tease and toy with her, slipping in to caress her walls before coming back out again and playing at her hooded button again. That sly grin remained on his face, his length laying heavy against her thigh while he teased her. “Your smile alone makes me feel good… but if you insist on exploring a bit more…” He said in a hushed tone, wanting her to have to listen and concentrate to hear him. While one hand played between her legs, Miles took his other free hand and wrapped his palm over his length, giving it a stroke or two just to tease her with the ‘toy’ he was presenting for her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-Apr-23 09:30 PM
Larisa enjoyed immensely the feel of his fingers trailing through her wet warm lips, each stroke was soft and precise, not meant to truly excite her but enough to send small shivers down her spine, he wasn't rushing to bring her to that orgasmic bliss and she found the soft teasing strokes he gave her was just as pleasant as the rough ones he had given before, she felt him graze her button only slightly which caused her body to jerk just a little at the contact before he was trailing down her wet lips once more, her mouth was parted and small sighs escaped her at his strokes, god this man was incredible and the more time she spent like this with him, the more she wanted him, the more she wanted him all for herself, the sheer thought of this man giving this to anyone else sickened her. Her hands continued to tug on those trousers a gentle growl leaving her mouth that she wasn't able to get them of all the way on her own, and when he finally leaned up so he could assist her a pleasant smile came across her face her cheeks flustered and those eyes hooded to watch him, she felt his hand come and grasp her wrist moving it to his hip, cautiously together they pulled those trousers down revealing so much more of his body to her wondering eyes, her gasps still left her as his fingers continued to play with her sensitive button only causing those walls between her legs to grow wetter with each passing second, and when she saw his thick length come out from those trousers she couldn't stop the groan that left her. God everything about him was so sexy, every damn inch of him, she wanted to push him down and explore his body, she wanted to kiss and lick every inch of him, she wanted to take his length and let it vanish into the warmth of her mouth so she could watch the pleasure rush over his face, as much as he liked pleasuring her she loved pleasuring him to, his hand moved away just so he could get the rest of those trousers of so he was naked just like she was. She wa
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tched as he remained leaning up basked in that moonlight, her mouth was parted small groans leaving her as his finger continued to stroke her button, causing those deep jolts of pleasure to rush over her, those hips jerked a little beneath him as his finger entered her aching hole, her eyes travelled south to where she saw his thick length settled against her thigh and it damn near had her mouth watering, his words barely registered to her before he had taken hold of that length himself and was toying with himself in front of her, she groaned deeply at the view as his hand stroked along his thick length. " Miles…." She said quietly though her voice was full of pressure and desire, his hand continuing their teasing strokes had deeper moans leaving her, even though the actions were soft and not rushed she was growing ever closer to a orgasm and she could feel it, it didn't take much for this man to bring her to entire bliss it seemed. " I want to please you to Miles…my smile might make you feel good but I want to do so much more…" she said heatedly up to him. " It's not fair if I don't get to explore that body of yours too…ah.." she paused in what she was saying as his finger went over her sensitive button against her body arching into that leather couch. " God…that feels so good…" she groaned. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 07-Apr-23 09:53 PM
Ah, there it is… He thought, almost wickedly feeling her body jerk and jolt at the smallest actions that he did. It was like Miles was searching for something within her sensitive depths, looking to find it with practiced and precise fingers. Quietly, he leaned to the side of her, bringing his face closer to her thigh and letting his length fall on its own to hang heavy between his legs. “I know you do… And you will… I just want what’s mine first.” Miles growled softly into her leg, layering kisses to her gently while his fingers played at her warmth. He was enjoying the way her walls quivered excitedly around his finger, desperate for it to stay when it teased and tormented the inside of her. The little groans she made even the ones out of protest made him grin and want to play even more just so Miles could hear more of them. She was beautiful, absolutely exquisite. The sounds she made and the arch of her spine were incredible to bear witness to. Miles found her alluring and while he would like nothing more than to let Larisa take what she wanted, he was also a fairly selfish man. He got what he wanted, when he wanted it. And at this point in time, he wanted Larisa to come just for him. As many times as she could. Or as many times as he could stand. His middle finger was joined by his ring, and the pair of them plunged into her depths together, stroking and pressing at her walls that he knew were aching for him just by how slick they already were. The pad of Miles’ thumb rested softly on the hooded button he had been toying with, pressing and teasing the thing with gentle circles that were a bit faster than before. His fingers would spread and press in, close together and slide out, pumping in a steady rhythm that wasn’t hard like before but more massaging each time they entered and exited her. Miles took his free hand to caress her abdomen and hip, just as a guide to keep her right where he wanted her. He had found that hidden secret to her orgasm
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and he wasn’t going to let up on it until it was released out of her. In and out, small ever quickening circles around that button coaxing and playing with her. “Mmmm Larisa… You don’t know how fucking beautiful you are right now…” He hummed watching himself work and the shine that coated his hand. It sent a thrill right through him knowing she had to be close, knowing that he’d get to witness her body’s reaction to him first hand. Just by using his hand. It made his mouth water, and with everything in him he wanted to slide himself backwards, fall onto his stomach and take her into his mouth. There was a patience this man had, a quiet strategist playing at the woman he cared about on a deeper level than just sex he was finding. She had asked him to make love to her, and without even second guessing the phrase she had used, he obliged. She had him wrapped around her pinky finger, the wild untamable wolf on a collar and leash, and he was only just realizing it. And enjoying it. “I know you want to…” He purred to her, pressing a little harder and a little faster to coax her just a bit more. “Don’t hold back on me Agnellino…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Apr-23 02:57 AM
I know you do…and you will…I just want what's mine first She groaned at those heated words feeling his warmth spread over her legs as his lips found her skin and peppered kisses along her flesh, his finger felt amazing within her walls, pulling and tugging against those sensitive walls which pulled small whimpers and groans from her lips, her hands were on the couch those fingers grasping the pillow beside her to clutch it within her dainty fingers, god she never knew how one man could make her feel so good, she felt like all those years before was wasted, wasted on men who clearly had no idea how to please her, who had no idea what she liked or didn't, Miles had taken the time to get to know what she enjoyed already and it was clear he used it in his movements, the way his fingers toyed with her inner walls and sensitive mound showed her he at least had paid attention to what pleased her most. She suddenly felt the added pressure as he pushed another finger within her wet depths, she moaned a little louder at the sensation, his fingers pulling in and out dragging over those sensitive walls even more, the way his thumb curled and stroked her clit had her breath picking up, her body arched a bit more as she responded involuntarily to his actions. " God Miles…that's it…god don't stop…" she groaned up to him, her eyes were hooded yet they were open and trained on his face, there was something so euphoric about watching him as he pleased her, to see his own desire wash over his face as he pleased her. Mm…Larisa you don't know how fucking beautiful you are right now She wanted to respond tell him how beautiful he made her feel, how desirable she felt being around him but she couldn't find the words, they simply weren't coming her mind a haze of pleasure, her chest rose and fell a little harder each action was pushing her closer to that euphoric edge she could feel it building inside of her, the hand on the pillow clutched even harder her other hand reached dow
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n to grab his arm as if in a attempt to keep her self grounded, his deep seeded words rang out and it was all she needed to hear to send her over that edge she had been climbing to. Her body went rigid her cheeks flushed even more her mouth parted as she fell silent her body tense before suddenly it hit her, that electric orgasm which pulsed right through to her very core, she cried out feeling those inner walls pulsing against his fingers, her back arched instantly her head pressing firmly back into that couch her neck stretched out as she gasped and moaned unable to control them as she finally released that orgasm she had been desperate for, her legs quivered and her breath was coming out in hard sharp gasps, god he was to good at this. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Apr-23 04:20 AM
Miles hummed softly, watching her body writhe at his touch, and smiling gently as she arched and moaned to him. The one hand on her abdomen and hip doing it’s job of keeping her from shifting too far one way or the other so he could keep that pressure on right where he wanted it. Right where she needed it. Her words tickled his ears, his lower lips tugging between his teeth as she groaned up at him. “I don’t plan to stop sweet thing… don’t you worry.” His words were growled gently into her skin. Miles continued to pepper kisses along her leg, sucking in air hearing her beg to him. One thing had to be said, he had the self control necessary for this but she was certainly testing his patience. Everything in him wanted to remove his fingers and replace it with his length, the thing standing at attention just waiting for the warmth he knew would welcome him. Suddenly he felt that release he was looking for. The one he was playing and toying with her, begging for her body to bend to his will in his caring and attentive strokes. Miles grinned in satisfaction, feeling her squeeze at his fingers and pulse around them. A quiet chuckle fell from him, his chest rising a little heavier at the sound of her crying out in bliss for him. His motions slowed but wouldn’t stop, riding out that orgasm that rolled through her. Miles backed off her clit when it pulsed a little less, not wanting to cause pain with overstimulating the thing before as she calmed and quivered in front of him. “Good girl…” he purred softly to her, sliding his fingers out and marveling at the glistening at the arousal that coated them. Miles gave her a few moments, letting her breathe and come back to herself laying on his couch. Lifting his hand to his lips he couldn’t help tasting the juices she blessed him with. His eyes closed in satisfaction as those fingers fell on his waiting tongue and slid back out of his mouth cleaned. “Seems you’ve made quite the mess on my couch…” he murmured playfully at h
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er, his knees shifting to lower himself down. Miles continued to pepper kisses down her thigh as he moved himself closer, careful to give her time to breathe between. He wasn’t done with her yet, and he was out of patience to keep himself away from her. His face was gentle as it came between her, giving soft kisses around her lips while his body twisted behind him on the couch so his hips were tilted to the side. It would have been quite uncomfortable at this point to lay flat considering. Looking up at her from one of his favorite places to be, Miles’ dark chocolate eyes gleamed mischievously at her. Miles gave her as long as he dared, before his cheeks gave away the curl of his lips at her. It was clear that while there was a mess there made of her, Miles intended on cleaning it up. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Apr-23 11:18 AM
Larisa was indeed in internal bliss, her body humming deliciously as she lay their on the plush leather couch which was once cold but not felt like burning embers beneath her skin, she felt like every inch of her was burning with the raging furnace bubbling away inside of her from that orgasm he had just given her, he had released her clit thankfully but that didn't stop the quivering of her legs before he pulled his fingers out of her throbbing lips causing a small breathless whimper to leave her at the feeling of it. Her eyes were half lidded her chest falling and rising but thankfully a little slower now as she watched him bring those fingers up, basked in the soft light of the moon she could see them glistening, the heat in her cheeks only increasing, and even more once he took those fingers to his lips his tongue curling around those digits to take them into her mouth which caused a deep growl to leave her to watch him enjoy the taste of her, even if it sent a rush of embarrassment through her to see him being so lewd right there in front of her. Seems you've made quite the mess on my couch She chuckled a little breathlessly opening her eyes that bit wider so she could take in his expression, watching as he started to shift her lower lip went between her teeth her body shuddering at the prospect of where he was going now. " Oh I made the mess Miles? I believe this is entirely your fault…" she spoke out, her words heated and deep, full of lust and desire for the man who seemed to be sinking lower right there in front of her a sure sign of what he might be doing next. A shattered breath left her as he placed those perfectly gentle kisses along her lips her hand came down burying in his hair teasing through those thick locks as she watched him her cheeks flushed and her body almost squirming on that couch to feel his breath teasing along those sensitive lips. " You're gonna be the death of me Miles…." She groaned out I mean really the man had no right be
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ing this sexy, he had just brought her to a orgasm that was still rocking through her core and it seemed the man wasn't quite finished with her yet, and if she was honest…she couldht wait. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Apr-23 11:49 AM
He was just getting relaxed in this new position, his hands coming underneath her rear around her thighs in order to hold her hips carefully. Steamed breath fell gently over her as his lips found her nethers, quietly kissing against them in order to request round two for her. “I suppose you’re right about that…” He spoke gently against her waiting sex, his lips dusting over that wet slit teasingly as the words oozed out. “Since I made the mess… only fair I clean it up then, wouldn’t you agree?” The tease in his voice was deep, hearing how her tone had shifted to a more longing desire in each gentle word. Without really giving her the option to disagree, not that he thought she would, Miles slid his tongue out and unashamedly pressed it into her. A heavy groan pulled from his throat and his fingers gripped her just that much more, the pink muscle curling against her already soaked depths and tickling at her walls. Miles closed his eyes, relishing in the feel and taste of her. It made his length twitch in appreciation just pleading to be used and touched and allowed any kind of access yet. It was painfully tortuous and delightful all at the same time. His tongue slid in and out of her steadily, before it flattened and dragged out again. Every so often Miles would let out a quiet moan, feeling it deep in his chest and abdomen the bliss he tasted and how it affected his body. God he wanted her. He wanted her to touch him, to embrace him, to do whatever she wanted to him. His fingertips tightened and his tongue flattened against her lips, tickling and teasing until it came to that sensitive nub. As gently as he could, Miles wrapped his tongue around it, as if trying to ensure it wouldn’t be allowed to run and hide from him. His mouth opened just a bit more so he could provide a vacuum-like seal around it and suck against it softly. It sent a soft moan through his lips, vibrating through his tongue and against her all at once. The play was given softly at first before
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any kind of harder motion was made. He knew she was already thoroughly excited, and had had an orgasm already. Not that that mattered to Miles. It was like he demanded another from her, pulling her hips into his face and groaning loud and strong against her when he felt her fingers dug into his hair and in turn held him close to her. Like he ever wanted to leave. “Send me a postcard from heaven then love…” He chuckled darkly against her, only giving himself a moment respite before continuing to tease and play at her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Apr-23 08:50 PM
Larisa watched with heavy eyes as he positioned her self right there between her legs, she felt the warm breath of him flow over those already moist lips and it had her groaning almost instantly, she was incredible sensitive still but somehow that didn't stop her from wanting round two with him, if anything it excited her, with how sensitive she already felt she could only imagine how a second one might feel and that had her stomach clenching at the sheer thought of it. I suppose your right about that She jolted just a little on that couch as his lips dusted over her own lips causing that small bout of nerves down there to pulse with excitement, a small gentle whimper left her lips as he suggested he was going to clean her up, her eyes glancing down to watch him before he truly vanished between her lips and she felt his thick tongue roll out and instantly press against her already aching lips, a deep groan left her, her head almost slapping into that leather as her hand tugged through his hair, her legs parted more to give him better acess as one leg moved to curl around his neck to open her self up to him that bit more, it seemed she was more then happy to have him back teasing her, her body it seemed didn't have enough of him yet. Her breath was already coming out in sharp gasps, that hand in his hair tightened a little as that tongue of his stroked through her lips until it found that sensitive nub at the tip, she jerked the instant he wrapped his tongue around it feeling how sensitive she was had a loud moan rumbling from her throat. " Oh Fuck…" she groaned her other hand clinging to that leather seat beneath her, before she felt him create that vacuum seal around her clit, her ankle dug into his shoulder instantly her body arched and another groan left her, god she was so sensitive, but at the same time it felt so good, even through the sensitivity she craved more, because she knew it wouldn't take much to bring her to another shattering orgasm. *Send
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me a postcode from heaven love* She chuckled breathlessly not that she could focus on his tease much before he continued his teasing against her lips, gentle hums and moans left her, as her body rocked just slightly on that couch infront of him, those fingers tugging at his hair to try and guide him back to her throbbing clit which frankly needed the attention, she was needy it seemed tonight, craving yet another orgasm from him and knowing just how close she was to yet another one had her crazy with desire. "God your to good at this...you keep this up I'm going to cum again " she groaned down to him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Apr-23 09:26 PM
”God you’re too good at this… you keep this up I’m going to cum again.” It was like that wasn’t the whole point. Was she just getting the whole picture? He wanted just that. All of that. Miles wanted nothing more than to make her the epitome of a damn mess. Seeing her writhe and feeling her jolt at the little motions he made to her sensitive folds. Every sound she made sent a shiver down his spine. Every movement that jerked her hips into his waiting and eager mouth made him moan in delight against her. Miles would shift and ride with her, as if he didn’t want to give his bucking woman the satisfaction of kicking him off of her. This whole time he felt his cock throb against the couch just dying for it’s turn. Like the thing was pleading with Miles to let it have a chance at some fun. Miles would like nothing more if he was honest. He wanted to dive deep into her, to really let himself go but she had wanted to be gentle. She had wanted him to make her feel good and damn it he was going to. A quiet chuckle played at her lips and insides, feeling her fingers desperately beg and tug him back to that needy clit. Tender like the lover he could be, Miles let his tongue flick and stroke along that throbbing little button. Every so often he’d groan feeling his own desire and need throb in desire for her. It was torture as he wanted nothing more than at least her hands on him, though his thoughts went to the Villa immediately and the way her mouth took him and swallowed him whole. His fingers dug into her hips and held her as close as he could, continuing to fiddle and suck softly against that stimulated clit while the image of her from before made his own length throb and swell at the idea. Out of the corner of his mouth Miles growled softly at her, letting his deep words play at her lips and tease her more. “Mmmmmmm That’s it, cum for me again Larisa…Fuck… I want you so bad it hurts…” As if angry with himself for letting his own desires and needs slip, Miles press
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ed firmly into her again, not wanting to give in to the desires that his mind wanted nor the ones that his aching length needed. Miles would go as long as he needed to, wanting with everything in him to bring her to that euphoric bliss again and to make her positively delirious with the pleasure he was trying to give her. He wanted this for her, wanted her to feel as good as she could, though he wondered how much longer he could withstand it. Her heel in his shoulder made the man groan against her while his tongue lapped at her remaining juices, leaving his own in return. Miles didn’t know how much longer he could hold out wanting nothing more than to bring her that delicious edge. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Apr-23 09:58 PM
Larisa was panting already, her breath and chest heaving as his tongue lapped at her lips and toyed with that sensitive Button, she closed her eyes relishing in what he was doing as her fingers continued to dig into his hair keeping him exactly where he was, her insides were reeling with desire, her body was a hot mess each nerve ending tingling with pleasure , god it felt so good what he did to her, the way his tongue rolled through her lips and teased her button was amazing, all these years she felt like she was settling for mediocre, because she knew without a shadow of a doubt she was ruined for any other man, because no man would make her feel like this. Her moans were coming out harder, her hips jerking against his face as her head pressed back into that couch, her mouth parting as her tongue lapped against her lips. " Fuck Miles…." She groaned out, her body felt like it was on fire, a small sheen of sweat appearing on her skin before his deep words rolled out asking her to cum for him, he didn't need to ask her twice the built up tension within her walls was to hard for her to contain, her hand dug into his hair a little harder her body freezing as she stiffened on that couch.. " Fuck! " she cried unable to stop herself from shouting out at him, the pleasure was even more intense then before, it rocked her straight to her very core causing deep cries of delight to ring out from her throat, her legs were truly quivering now her body hypersensitive that even the slightest of touches of him were sending her shuddering her breath was hard and fast those fingers in his hair loosened as she tried desperately to gather her thoughts so she could actually say something to him, anything but right now she was overcome with internal bliss she could do nothing but feel every single ounce of pleasure be gave her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Apr-23 10:23 PM
Miles groaned and even winced feeling her grab harder into his hair. While he appreciated and loved her nails against his scalp and how she wanted him as close as possible to her, he certainly didn’t care for his hair being pulled too hard. However the slight discomfort it gave was well worth it in the end. All at once he heard her cry out and felt her body quivering and pulsing again. Miles’ tongue flattened and dragged along her entrance, lapping at everything that she gave to him, his body aching and desperate for her. His arms pulled her close, nearly lifting her hips up in order to take everything she had into his mouth. She was delicious to him, and he would gladly let himself drown by her ecstasy. Once she was left panting and shuddering, Miles let her breathe. Mostly because he needed breath himself. His face lifted from her lips quietly, his jaw slackened and a clear sheen on his lips and chin. There was no denying the expression on his face though. It was the look of clear utter satisfaction, laced with pleasure all of him. His chest rose and felt in a soft pant as he let her hips go so she could take a serious break from his assault on her. His tongue licked at his own lips not daring to waste the treat he had been so thoughtfully gifted and had worked so hard for. “Mmmmm Fuck indeed…” He purred, letting himself sit up and his legs swing off the couch so he could lean against the back of the couch. Miles let his head lean back for a moment, just to take in air and try and settle himself as well. He had been dangerously close to having needed to go further but everything in him had wanted to bring her to a delirious state first. Miles wanted her to bring her the pleasure she wanted, to make her feel as good as he could make her feel. His breath came heavy in a steady pant as his head lolled to one side to bask in the beauty of her. She was stunning, perfection incarnate, and a soft loving smile came to his face while he allowed a respite to them both.
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“Enjoy your break… I’ll be fucking you next.” He chuckled quietly, unable to help teasing her a little though there was a seriousness there, his hand gently taking his stiffened length for a moment. The thought of taking her while she was so hyper sensitive sent a rush through his body, a heat building in that abdomen just thinking about it. Larisa had wanted him to make love to her, so he would love on her as much as he possibly could, take her gently and fuck her completely. He wanted her ruined; so no one else could compare to what he did for her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 08-Apr-23 10:51 PM
Larisa barely opened her eyes to witness Miles as he sat up and licked his lips, her mind was a whizz with euphoria so much so she was almost spinning, the second orgasm had hit her harder then the first and she truly wondered how many more he might give her tonight, there was no way she wouldn't have another if he fucked her, the sheer thought sending a small shudder over her frame to think of him inside those still trembling walls, ot surprised her a little just how talented he was, how he seemed to just know her body already, like he was crafted just for her , to simply pleasure her and make her feel good, a thought that had quickly embedded in her mind, she knew then she wouldn't want him to share himself with anyone else, she wouldn't want another woman to get this kind of treatment from him, she wanted him always…and she hoped he felt the same. Enjoy your break…I'll be fucking you next Those deep dark words vibrated through her ears causing a small groan to leave her lips as she finally opened her eyes to witness him sitting beside her on the couch, his head tilted back, she allowed her hands to roll down his frame taking in his perfect complexation as he sat basked in the dim moonlight that was shining in through the window, he was glorious, and when her eyes fell down to that thick length between his fingers she groaned, seeing just how hard he was , how much he probably needed something just like she did, and as much as she wanted him to fuck her senseless right now she wanted to give him something back, she wanted to pleasure him and give him just as much attention. " Not yet…" she purred, carefully moving her self even if her legs shook as she did, she grabbed his wrist to pull it away from his length placing his hands either side of him so she could climb onto his lap, she didn't intend to fuck him, no she wanted to explore him, to taste every inch of his skin to allow her lips to travel down his own frame before she gave him something to think ab
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out whilst she took his length into her mouth, that's what she wanted more than anything right now . " Let me explore you…I want to taste you, I want to run my lips over your skin and make you feel good Miles…" she spoke quietly his length sitting between her lips as she made no attempt to put it in instead allowed it to sit there gentle grinding her self down to bring him some stimulation before her mouth found his and she kissed him, she groaned eagerly into his mouth her tongue slipping into his able to taste the faintest taste of her there which somehow only excited her more, she allowed there lips to move over one another slowly, her tongue teasingly wrapping around his for just a moment before she pulled back. She sighed deeply against his mouth before those lips moved down his jaw and chin nipping ever so slightly with her teeth as she continued downwards, her mouth finding his neck as she kissed and gently sucked on it not enough to mark him but enough so he would feel it, her hands moved over his thighs grazing them with her nails as she continued moving down her rear sliding back on his legs so she could kiss further down her tongue and teeth tracing the skin as much as her lips were. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-Apr-23 11:22 PM
Miles had been sitting, his eyes closed while gently letting himself settle while he contemplated how he wanted to take her. He had taken her before from behind on her knees, and that had been wonderful, the image bring a soft smile to his face, but he’d also taken her facing him too which meant he could enjoy how her face changed when her orgasms overtook her. His lower lip tucked gently between his teeth at the thought. Those had been wonderful too. Miles was just deciding on exactly how he would fuck Larisa tonight, coming to the conclusion of his decision making process when he felt the couch shift slightly. ”Not yet…” Not yet? He thought, wondering if perhaps Larisa had had enough. If perhaps he had driven her further than she wanted to go and would need a longer rest than he had initially thought. However those thoughts quickly vanished as he heard the purring in her voice and felt her hand grab hold of his wrist and with little resistance from Miles, pull it away from his needy length. He opened his eyes just as he felt her climbing on top of him, and while she had wanted his hands to his sides, he immediately moved them so they cradled the outside of her thighs and hips. If only to keep her steady on his lap. “Agnellino.. What are yo-” Miles started, his words tender and care filled. Only silenced when she interrupted him with her request. No, not a request, nearly a demand that him raise a brow at her slightly. His lips curled into a soft smirk at her, at her desire to make him feel good like he had done for her. No sooner had her demands been uttered did he feel her grinding gently against his groin. It pulled a deep guttural groan from his chest, forcing his lips to part so he could suck in air a bit easier at the sensation of it. It wasn’t long before she captured his parted lips and slid her tongue against his. Miles felt his muscles clench in appreciation of her, his hands traveling up her back but not doing anything more than holding her agai
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nst him. Keeping that kiss for as long as she dared to give it. Like everything else tonight, she was met with a quieter passion, a heat that was slow building and caressed instead of forced it’s way through. “Mmmm I hope you thank me like this all the time…” He murmured playfully, insinuating that Larisa was thanking him for bringing her such ecstasy in the way he had. As she began peppering kisses down his jaw and neck, sucking in air feeling her suck against his skin and groaning gently in her ear as she continued down his body. Her lips were delicate like a rose petal’s, soft and plump like velvet against his skin, and it made his body light up with that desperate heat. Miles tried as hard as he could, but feeling her slide her rear back down his legs and against his sensitive shaft made him involuntarily buck a little at her. “Fuck…” He moaned softly, letting his head tilt back as she explored him with her mouth and her teeth and her hands. While she slid further and further down his body, Miles let his hands glide up hers until they fell softly at his sides where she had wanted them before. When his fingertips felt not the soft skin of Larisa against him but the cool leather of the couch cushion beneath him instead, Miles let his head come forward and his deep chocolate eyes to open slightly and marvel at her. Her dark hair beautifully framing her face as she laid kisses down his body were glorious to him. She was perfect. And she belonged to him. “Explore all you want… Mmmmmm I’ll never stop you.” He purred gently to her, letting one hand softly cup her cheek and face for a moment, before tucking a lock of hair behind her ear and watching her steadily move further south. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Apr-23 03:45 AM
" This isn't a thank you Miles, this is me wanting to show you how desirable you are to, how much I want you, I'm not the only one who deserves to feel good….you do to " she spoke quietly against his chest her hands resting either side of his thighs, her rear had slid down to the bottom of his legs now as her lips continued their gentle movement on his upper chest, her hands glided up and toyed with his lower abdomen allowing her nails to graze over the flesh there teasing across the hairs she could feel loitering across his skin, it was getting more difficult to kiss down anymore with the position she was in, pushing herself completely of his knees so she was standing she allowed her hands to grasp his knees so she could part his legs lowering herself down onto his knees she shuffled in to be between them, her hake cascading down one shoulder as her lips found his stomach kissing and nipping at the flesh small groans of appreciation leaving her throat to feel his muscles tense beneath her mouth. " Your perfect il mio lupo…" she whispered against his stomach allowing her mouth to go lower before she moved over to his hip biting the flesh there a little as her mouth came lower, she saw his thick length resting there and she groaned at the sight of it, pulsing and needy, she could see how much attention it wanted and she would, all in good time, she brought those legs out a little more lowering her head so she could kiss along his inner thigh, her teeth nipping a little harder there her tongue swiping over the marks she made before moving to the other one giving it the same attention, he was glorious every last inch of him, and as much as she wanted him to fuck her tonight she wanted to pleasure him a different way, she wanted to show him how much she truly did desire him and not just for what he could do for her. Her head rose then to where she saw his thick length waiting for her, she groaned a little her mouth coming down to first tease with that heavy sack
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she could see, her tongue swiping over them before she took one gently into her mouth teasing it with her tongue before popping it, her hands stayed on his thigh gently stroking the flesh with her nails to keep that stimulation up, she had no intention on using her hands for this, just her mouth, her eyes watched him intently to see his reactions to what she was doing, she wanted him to enjoy it after all.. Once she was done teasing that heavy sack she lifted her mouth, her tongue continued their stroke only this time she stroked the length of him, that tongue curling and twisting its way up his thigh shaft ensuring she got every inch of him with that pink muscle before reaching the tip that tongue prodding and curling around his thick head where she could already taste that pre cum which caused her to groan hungrily ensuring he felt those vibrations right there on his tip. " Tell me what you want Miles and its yours, I want to please you…I want to give you what you desire, tell me…" she spoke her voice laced in lust and desire as that tongue continued to curl around his tip waiting for him to tell her she knew what she wanted she wanted to make him lose himself right their in her mouth, but she wanted to see what he wanted first, this was after all about his pleasure seeing how he had pressured her not once…but twice already. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Apr-23 07:57 AM
Miles could barely say anything, truly at a loss for words watching Larisa take what she wanted of him, and do it in the manner that she wanted to. It was impressive for him at the very least and probably one of the hottest things he could watch her do. It wasn’t a thank you to him for making her cum twice, but Miles was going to take it that way. At least in his own head. He watched her continue down his body layering kisses as she went and feeling her breath tickle at his skin each time her lips rose and then fell against him. It felt wonderful to be adored like this, to be teased with her lips and her teeth against his skin. Each time she’d nip at his skin it’d pull a quiet groan from him that lingered in the air. Miles smirked playfully at her, listening to her whispered heated words as she moved lower and lower down him. “Mmmm Only for you il mio Agnellino…” He responded back to her. It seemed a little egocentric of him to reply with his first initial response of ‘I know’, so instead he chose a more subtle way of acknowledging her compliment. He was only perfect, for her. He only wanted to compliment her perfection with his own to match. Miles saw Larisa as something to be better for. And he was going to do everything he could to succeed in that. Obediently, he let his legs part showing off the thick needy thing between his legs far easier when she pulled his knees apart. She would barely need to try, hardly getting any resistance for it from him. His eyes were intensely focused watching her kneel in front of him and slide her way between this open thighs. It was like watching her work, kissing and nipping at his inner thigh. The pressure of it made his muscle there tighten, and Miles sucked in a little more audibly feeling her teeth a little harder there, a soft chuckle pouring out of him to feel her give such attention to the marks she would make. Similar to how he had done the same to her.
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However, as much as he’d wanted to say something to her, to encourage and praise her for wanting to please him like this, the words were stolen and replaced with a heavyset moan instead. He hadn’t expect her to to play at his sack like that, his body shivering at the sensation that shot through his spine. Feeling the warmth of her mouth teasing and pulling at him, Miles let his head fall softly back against the couch in appreciation of her. It was clear he was enjoying her teasing and her sensual play of him. His chest rose and fell a little harder, and that contented bliss that shone on his face could certainly be nothing else. Soon enough she’d had her fun with the sack she had found and the sensitive orbs therein. Instead her mouth played at the length of him. Miles pulled his head forward to watch her, as if she played now against the length of him. His hands balled into fists feeling the warmth of her tongue and her breath stroke and play at him. She seemed to want to explore every single inch he had, and Miles wouldn’t stop her for it. He was perfectly content to let her continue, sucking in air through gritted teeth when she got to the tip of him and could feel that tongue of hers prod and curl around his end. “F-Fuck…Careful..that’s quite the naughty request…” He groaned trying to continue to tease her but finding it difficult while his body wanted so much more to let her have whatever she wanted. And if that meant taking him into that beautiful mouth and throat then Miles would never object. He couldn’t help the exhaled moan that fell from him, while she teased that tip with her tongue and played at the idea of putting him in her mouth. He wanted that, in a bad way. To feel that warmth and wetness surround him and toy with him. He knew he could lose himself in her mouth and god did he want to. So he decided, in a state of teased enjoyment, that he would actually answer her instead of just tease and play.
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“You want me to tell you what I want?” He growled into the air, his eyes finding hers with that deeply intense fire behind them. One hand lifted gently, his palm quietly gliding over her cheek. His fingers toyed at her hair that flowed softly over her shoulder. It was gentle, if not firm, the way he pulled her mouth closer to him. Miles wanted her to take him, to take as much as she could. The idea of her choking a little on the girth of him sending a wave of excitement down that length of his. His words were heated and lust filled. The caring and tender notes still there but they were in addition to the need and desire he had for the woman between his legs. ”I want you to stop teasing me Love…let me in little lamb…” He groaned to her, his hips jerking forward to show just how much he wanted into her mouth. How much he wanted to force himself down her throat. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Apr-23 10:02 AM
There was something so sensual about watching this dominate , controlling,.fierce man he normally composed himself as falling apart at the seams at her teasing actions, she had to admit she was a little surprised and seeing the mess he truly was becoming right their on the couch as she teased him, as her tongue slid along his length and toyed with that tip,.his eyes were dark and full of lust, his chest was heaving with greed and the moans he released were sweet music to her ears, god he was even more sexier like this, and it made her resolve to watch him truly lose himself In her mouth even stronger, to sit on her knees and watch this face as she brought him to that shattering orgasm was having her body squirm at the sheer thought of it. You want me to tell you what I want? " That is why I asked il mio lupo.." she teased around his thick cock head, allowing that tongue to continue to curl around it a small groan leaving her to taste that sweet salty taste that had been released again, small little nuggets of delight that was oozing from his tip letting her know exactly how much he wanted her, and the sense of pride and sheer delight it sent through her was memorising, she wondered if other women had made him feel this way, but she quickly got rid of that thought now was not the time to think about that, now was the time to infact prove to him he hadn't. She felt the warmth of his hand go against her cheek, those fingers slipping round to where her hair was as those digits grasped into those thick locks causing a small groan to leave her as he directed her closer to his waiting cock, his almost strained words and the jerk of his hips had her own dark chuckle leaving her mouth. " Hmm…seeing how you want it so badly Miles, who am I to deny such a request? " she spoke hungrily up to him, her hands moved then to rest on his thighs her fingers sprawled out so could grasp the flesh to help keep herself still so she didn't move to far away. Her eyes didn't
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drift much from his face wanting to watch his reactions when she did take him in her mouth, and it wasn't long before her mouth opened her tongue helping to guide him as she pulled him into the warmth of her waiting mouth, groaning instantly as his thickness filled the confines of her cheeks, she pushed him in almost instantly as if wanting to give him a little bit of what she knew he desired, pushing that thick shaft down her throat feeling it plug her as she held it for a moment before moving back with a small gag and a moan, before her head started to slowly bob on his length, pushing him down and up but nor right down her throat again, at least not yet anyway as her tongue continued to curl and stroke the underside of his length. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Apr-23 01:41 PM
"Seeing how you want it so badly Miles, who am I to deny you such a request." Miles could have drawn blood with how tight he held his lower lip. The man loved the idea and the feeling of her taking him like this, playing and enjoying his body just as much as he enjoyed hers. His length twitched against her lips while her tongue licked the salty droplets that try as he might, Miles couldn't contain. In his head he was determined not to come undone because of her actions, or her noises or the look of her. He wanted to last as long as he could, so he could continue to pleasure her. Though it was much easier thought than actually implemented. His half hooded eyes closed for a moment just to enjoy her lips taking him into that warm mouth of hers. "F-Fuck…." Was about all he could get out that would have been considered language, the only other indication being a deep rolling groan that left him. Miles had expected her to take it slowly, to tease the end of him and keep him relatively shallow at first. So to feel her throat suddenly and the tightness that hugged and squeezed him sent a shiver through the man's core. His fingers curled a little in her hair before relaxing again, the sound of her gagging moan reaching his ears only making it harder to keep it together. She was perfect. Beautiful and smart, witty and kind. Everything Miles could have ever wanted and her mouth when not teasing him verbally was excellent at teasing him physically. A shaky exhale fell from his parted lips as she slid him back out of her throat and began that steady bobbing motion. His free hand balled into a fist on the couch held firm there while the other enjoyed the feeling of her hair tickling his skin each time she moved her head. The look on his face that she would see was nothing short of contented and relaxed. Miles had his eyes closed for the most part, his mouth moving between parted lips and holding his bottom lip between smiling white teeth. It was clear what she was doing t
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o him was absolutely something he enjoyed. As she continued toying and teasing him, Miles felt that tongue curl and stroke the underside of his length. "Damn Larisa…" Miles murmured quietly under his breath. She was fantastic at this, and while he enjoyed her teasing bob's and tickling strokes, it was taking everything in him not to let himself enjoy it too much. It wasn't an easy task, as he wanted to let himself completely relax and enjoy everything she was doing to him. Between expressions of elation and delight, Miles' face would contort in wanting to settle and not getting himself too worked up. A fine line that was vanishing quickly. "I'm not sure….which I like more…" he moaned to her, a chuckle on his lips as he tugged that lower lip between his teeth and opened his eyes to look down at her again. "Your lips or the ones between your legs beautiful…" @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Apr-23 09:41 PM
There was something so euphoric about watching his expression as she toyed with him, the way his face twisted with each movement she made, his eyes were closed his mouth parted as small breaths entered and left his lungs, his cheeks Just that little flush which if anything excited her more, there wasn't a lick of embarrassment on her face as she kept her eyes focused on him, her mouth continuing the gentle Bob up and down hjs length that tongue continuing its sensual twists and twirls around his thick length. God she was enjoying doing this and hearing his soft moans leaving his throat let her know he was to enjoying himself, truly that's why she was doing this after all, she wanted to watch him come undone she wanted to bring him to his orgasm, if that be here with him in her mouth, or on his lap with him inside of her it didn't matter, she just wanted to be the reason be bad his orgasm, all the other times he had a input and today she wanted to do it, she wanted to show him what she could truly do for him, he had already given her so much after all. She popped his length out of her mouth as bespoke, taking a small breath as a string of salvia connected them for a moment before her tongue came out to swipe over her mouth. " Hmm…what do you want more Miles? Because this is about you now, not me…" she said her lips moving down his shaft toying with it playfully her tongue joining in as it dragged down his length back to that heavy sac where she took it back into her mouth before softly releasing it. " Tell me what you want Miles, do you want to cum down my throat? " she asked that tongue gliding up his shaft once more to tease that tip, giving it a kiss and a flick of her tongue. " Or do you want to cum with me riding you right here on this couch?...I want to do what you want Miles, so you only have to tell me, I'm happy to oblige with any of them, you just have to sit back and let me take control that's all…" she teased her lips moving back to his thigh wh
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ere she nipped the flesh playfully as she waited for his Answer @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Apr-23 10:27 PM
Miles groaned softly at her, knowing the longer he let her continue the closer he got. His body ached for him to let loose. To let her have everything she was working towards and so much more. Each time her tongue flicked against the sensitive underside of his length, the thing twitched excitedly in her mouth. It made it that much harder for him to not lose himself in the warm confines of her mouth. Miles shifted slightly, his chest rising and falling a little faster and heavier with each breath he sucked into his lungs. Even his heels lifted a little off the floor on either side of her. Her hands gripping his thigh could feel the toned muscles there, how they contracted and relaxed in his attempt to keep his head while she toyed with him. It wasn’t until she released that twitching member out into the air that Miles let out a shuddered groan, as if he had been holding everything back as long as he could and the cooler air of the room stung to feel. Even if he was inwardly grateful a miniscule amount for it, as if it were a necessary means to an end. Miles sunk into the couch a little, panting quietly as he listened to her. A quiet smirk rose on his face and those dangerous eyes opened to look down at her. She wanted to do what he wanted? Miles wanted that too. God he needed that. His hand in her hair that had never left slid a little further back so he could really get a good handful of her hair. “Get up here Little Lamb…” As the words growled out of his smirking lips pulled on his face, his hand tightened on the back of her head, grabbing her firmly by those thick curled waves and slowly pulling her closer to him. While he absolutely wouldn’t have minded depositing himself down her throat, that didn’t scream ‘making love’ to him. It was certainly lustful, and by god it was incredibly tempting, but Miles wanted to show her above all else that he could be that tender caring lover she had asked of him. Part of him wanted that too, as if to prove it to himself tha
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t he could be. If she didn’t fight him on it and complied, his free hand would help guide her back onto his lap. Right where she belonged. Right where he wanted her to be. Miles wouldn’t let her immediately take his length within her, giving him a moment or two respite between her teasing. To keep her attention, he would pull her lips to his. It was an odd sensation, tasting a bit of that salt of himself with the sweetness that he could recall of her. One he would hum appreciatively into before pulling away so they both could suck in air. “Larisa…I want to bring you to euphoria on me… Cum with me buried deep in you Love...” If she resisted, and preferred to remain right where she was, Miles would relent but only just. His free hand would reach over to that freed cock, to press it back against her lips. If she wouldn’t do as he told her, than he’d finish where he needed to instead of where he wanted. That throat was incredibly inviting before, and his hips would press forward to demand some kind of compliance then of her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-Apr-23 11:04 PM
She didn't think he looked anymore glorious then he did right now, how dark and rich his eyes were as they gazed down at her with the choices she had given him, she could see the look of lust and desire right there in those dark eyes she loved so much, his need to have her , which was almost as great as her need to have him, she had wanted him to make love to her but truthfully right now she would be content to do whatever he wanted, her own needs had been well and truly met, she just wanted to make sure his were, she felt his hand against her neck move to snake into her hair those fingers grasping the strands causing her to moan just a little in appreciation, despite her need to want things softer tonight, she loved how rough he was with her sometimes to. get up here little lamb Her own face turned into a smile at his request, her body rising as he guided her to, the hand in her hair keeping a firm hold on her to guide her where he wanted her to, she climbed back onto his lap letting her body slide back down to where she was nearly pressed against his chest l, that thick length resting between her warmth wet lips which had only increased more with her actions from a moment ago, she bent down so she could kiss him, groaning into his mouth as her hands clutched either side of his face, her tongue curled with his not sure if he would want to even taste himself but he didn't seem to be voicing any distaste so she saw no reason not to, until he pulled back and she gasped her tongue coming to lap over her lips as she took on his expression. His words had her groin aching at the prospect of yet another orgasm and with him buried deep inside of her, one she simply couldn't refuse the sheer thought had her throbbing with need. " Hmm…yes sir" " she purred against his lips pressing her mouth to his one more time she kept them locked as she lifted her body a little one hand moving down to guide him to where she wanted him grasping hold of his thick length she sli
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d him through her lips a few times teasing over that bud with caused her to groan against his mouth teasing both of them for just a moment before she positioned him against her waiting hole and wasted no time in lowering her self down. The sheer feel of it had her mouth breaking free and a loud groan leaving her, god he felt thicker today, she could feel every ridge inside of her pushing against her walls, maybe because she was so sensitive still from earlier but she already knew just how good this was going to feel, her hands moved to clutch the leather couch behind his head so it would keep her balanced before she started to move, rocking her hips backwards and forwards not quickly yet, slow and gentle simply relishing the feeling of him moving inside of her, something she simply couldn't get enough if, her forehead rested against his , deep hard gasps leaving her lips to rush against him as her hips got a little quicker. "God you always feel so good Miles…" she moaned her lips moving against his from how close they were as those hips bucked a little quicker now and again grinding down against him so she could stimulate that button that was already thronging with the need of yet another orgasm brewing. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 09-Apr-23 11:38 PM
Honestly, he was exceedingly thrilled at her choice. Not like either of them would have displeased him. Miles didn’t think his little lamb could do anything at this point that he wouldn’t find some form of pleasure in. She was perfection, and god did he love to take her. He simply was addicted to her, and wanted above all else to shower her in that heat she pulled from him. It wasn’t his favorite thing to taste himself on her lips but he much preferred knowing it was him and no one else that would ever be on those beautiful lips of hers. On either of them in fact. “Hmm…yes sir” That honorific, the one most everyone in the office would call him, sounded different when she said it. Or perhaps when she said in that tone, naked on his lap, wet and dripping along his cock that she teased between her legs. Miles couldn’t determine if it was the circumstances or the word itself, but either way when it came from her mouth he couldn’t help the gentle growling sound that played in his throat. His hand in her hair loosened just slightly to give her agency of herself, while the other fell against her hips; ready to help stabilize and guide her or at the very least hold her so he could roll in and out without fear of her coming too far off of him. Miles could hardly stand it, watching her with a heated gaze as she toyed with his length. Sliding his tip back and forth over the teasing wetness of her and pressing it against her sensitive button before finally finding the one place he wanted to bury himself deep within. She wasn’t the only one to release a loud groan of ecstasy. Miles released her head immediately, bringing his hand down to her mid back as he felt himself press in against her. She was tighter, had to be, as Miles felt like he would barely fit within her slick depths. His hips pressed forward as she lowered down until the full size of him was buried deep. Miles still held tight to her, pressing his forehead to hers as she began to slowly move. She rolled ove
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r him, her hips sliding up and down in a beginning rhythm until she got her movements steady enough. As she increased her pace, his hand held firm to her hip while the other slowly moved to the opposite side. “Mmmm That’s my girl…Keep going..God you feel good.” Miles moaned softly to her, hearing her words but only relishing in the feeling of delight she was giving him. His hips began to pulse and meet her part way through, matching her rhythm as she went even as she began to grind and move faster. His fingers curled over her hips, pressing her down and guiding her back up again. Each move he made was soft and gentle, giving her the lead to set the pace. He was close and he knew it, rolling his hips so he could be sure to hit all of her each time she moved. It gave him a tingling sensation down his length while hopefully continuing to stimulate her at the same time. Heavy breaths fell from his lips, his hips meeting hers with a bit more gusto to them as she continued. “Ahh..L-Larisa… Fuck you feel good…I’m close Love…Mmmm I’m going to fill you to bursting if you keep at it….So don’t you dare stop.” He moaned against her lips, a cocky smirk on his while he looked at her. His breath was heavy and his eyes shone with that need. While he was urging her on, there was a seriousness in that command he said. Even while being tender and loving, Miles couldn’t help himself. He was used to getting what he wanted, when he wanted it after all and in this particular instance he was willing to do what it took to keep this feeling over him for as long as his and her bodies allowed it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Apr-23 01:55 AM
Mmm….that's my girl God those words, she had no idea why it sent a even deeper sense of euphoria through her, to hear him call her his, she liked it, she liked thinking she was indeed his, that he wanted her that way, that he wanted her to be his, she felt the way his fingers clutched into her hips to push her down, causing them deeper pulses to roll through her especially because the harder he pulled her down the more her button was stimulated, grinding down against his pelvis which had deeper moans leaving her. " Oh fuck…" she groaned loudly her moans vibrating in the quiet of the lounge, only their moans and slaps of theirs hips could be heard ringing out through their actions. She was trying to take her time, trying to be slow wanting to be nothing but passionate towards him but her pleasure was all consuming her, and that gentle love making she had wanted was soon vanishing as her body demanded she go faster and harder wanting to truly lose her self right there on his lap, her rear lifted pushing him up and almost out of her depths before she slammed back down moaning deeply with the feel of it, her hands on the back of the couch clung even harder as her actions got that bit quicker, grinding and thrusting on top of him, pulling him in and out of her wet depths over and over again. "I'm not gonna stop, fuck you feel to good to even think about…F-Fuck I'm so close to" her words were laced with passion and heat, those hands at the back of the couch released to come around the back of his his head her fingers pushing through his thick locks holding him a little as she tilted his head back on that couch so he was tilted back so had that bit more room to truly fuck him, her breath was a hard pant now her body gleaming with that small sheen from her perspiration, each hard thrust was pushing her closer and closer and it was very obvious it was, her movements becoming more erratic , quicker and harder she started to bounce on him. "Miles…F-Fuck that's it…
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F-Fuck I…." Her words were trembling from her mouth her body so over stimulated it was driving her to the brink of insanity before she could no longer hold it, he simply felt to damn good inside of her to hold back, her arms wrapped around his neck a little tighter her forehead pressed against his as she gave two more hard thrusts against him before she truly lost herself, she cried out loudly, her body convulsing those walls around his length tightening even more , pulsing around his length as she grew even warmer and wetter around him, her legs were quivering and her chest was heaving from the sheer intensity of it, but she didn't stop, not straight away, intent on bringing him to his own shattering orgasm first. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Apr-23 07:09 AM
The groans of pleasure he gave soon became pants and grunts as they continued. She felt amazing on top of him, his hands keeping her right where he wanted her. His skin was shining with perspiration in the moonlight, having held himself back and worked so hard at doing so. Each stroke of his shaft that her body made against him when she rose up and lowered down was like electricity running through his nerves. Holding onto her was the only thing he could do to steady himself. His breath came in heavy pants, his legs pushing his hips up into her as she came down each time. The sound of their bodies meeting echoing in his ears along with her passionate voice that cried out for him. His jaw clenched tight feeling her arms wrap around his neck and her fingers glide through his hair. His eyes took in the beauty that was in front of him, bouncing and gleaming in the moonlit room. Miles barely had time to register her climactic finish, groaning loudly at the sudden vice grip she had on his length. It made him suck in air through gritted teeth before he couldn’t take it anymore himself. He had been feeling that build up for a while, coiled tight like a spring about to be released but held back til the last possible moment. Feeling her pulse and soak him was like fireworks and his body just couldn’t hold back any longer for her. “Ahh F-Fuck!” He grunted loudly, his pants coming in thick heavy huffs of hair across her body. All at once his hands left her hips and wrapped around her body, holding her tight against his chest at just the right angle for his hips to continue their upward thrusts into her. It took a moment or two before he had had enough and his body let loose inside her. His hips pressed hard and held him deep, unwilling to not make good on his promise it seemed. Miles heard his own loud baritone voice groan out against her skin as his length pulsed and his body released that fire in his abdomen. He pulsed heavily, sending thick shots one after another as he
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came deep. It seemed her body wanted every drop and he was happy to give it. “F-Fuck…Y-Yes…” He hissed, his breath cascading over her body as he rolled his hips against her. Riding out her orgasm as well as his own until he finally slumped back into that couch, panting over her shoulder and holding her body tight against his. His heart pounded in his ears and he was sure she’d feel it in his heaving chest. The muscles in his arms and abs flexed and convulsed at the effort of this, only relaxing a little as he began to come down from that climactic high. Without another word, without a warning or even another cognitive thought in his head, Miles pulled his head away from her skin and looked up at her. His eyes were half lidded, full of satisfaction at finally being able to fill her like he wanted to. At getting that orgasm he had craved. While still deep and commanding, Miles’ voice was much softer. It held a compassion and caring note in it, tender and loving as he spoke to her. “Kiss me Larisa.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Apr-23 07:28 AM
Ahh…F-Fuck His cry had another deep groan pulling from the very depths of her body, she could feel his length growing even thicker within the confines of her walls knowing he was nearing his own orgasm sent a thrill jolting straight to her very core, her arms remained around his neck her hand still clutching hold of his thick strands though this time it wasn't hard enough to hurt him, she felt his arms lift and grasp her body forcing them together more, his hips slammed up into her causing deep grunts of pleasure to roll from her tongue especially with how sensitive she was each thrust rubbed against her already sensitive walls prolonging that orgasm that was rocking through her body, her own hips meeting his intent on pulling that orgasm out of him that she new was rising rapidly inside of him. Then suddenly she felt it, his length twitch within her walls the wall he slammed her body down as she gripped hold of him tighter keeping their bodies close together as he pulsed inside of her, she groaned at the feeling, her breath a heavy pant, her body damp from sweat, some of her hair stuck to the sides of her head her own hips rolled down into his as he rolled upwards small whimpers leaving her throat her legs quivering at the side of him as her arms relaxed just a little before he slumped back and she slumped into him, her face was pressed against his shoulder, she could feel his heart hammering against his chest matching the speed of her own as she sucked in deep breaths against his skin, trying to actually compose herself though it was difficult with her body buzzing in such a way, it seemed no matter how many breaths she pulled into her lungs it wasn't enough, she had never felt so over come with euphoria before….since when did a man make her cum not once but three times during intercourse? Never that's when and god her body felt incredible for it, exhausted…..but incredible. Suddenly he tilted his head back and her own head tilted back to meet his gaze, her
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own eyes were hooded drunk on passion and yet held a tenderness to almost match his own, her hands moved to push his hair from his face seeing how he was just as sweaty as she was, god he looked glorious sat there like that, his cheeks flushed and his face seeming so content with what they had just experienced, and knowing she had brought this euphoria to him sent a wave or pride through her. Kiss me Larisa His ask still held that same commanding tone as normal but their was something more softer to it to, she gazed at his complexation her face softening just a little from the haze she was just in, and even though she still hadn't calmed down enough she simply couldn't refuse his request, because it's something she truly desired right now to, her hands cupped his face as she bent down and pressed their lips together, a soft hum of delight entering his mouth as she moved their lips together, it wasn't rushed or heated it was soft and almost loving, her mouth parting as her tongue pushed into his mouth to toy with his own as her body lay flush against his, enjoying the rhythm of their hearts as they pounded almost in unison together.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Apr-23 08:01 AM
The world was still as far as Miles was concerned. The droplets of rain on the window casting soft translucent shadows in the moonlight over the pair of them. For him, nothing else existed in time or space than the pair of them on his couch in his home, wrapped in each other’s embrace. He caught her lips with his and responded to her soft hum of delight with a quiet soothing groan. It was like the cherry atop a sundae dessert, and Miles loved experiencing it with her. There was no rush on his side either, only tenderness and sweet serenity in their kiss, his tongue meeting hers to greet it softly with gentle strokes and swipes of her. A hand on her back rose from it’s position to quietly cup her face in the romantic moment they shared. When the pair parted, albeit allowing time to pass between their quiet ending make out session, Miles breathed deeply in and out to try and settle himself. As carefully as he could, his hand pressed against her head to guide it back down to his chest to rest. He wasn’t forceful about it, nor demanding and dominating. This was tender and loving, wanting nothing more than to keep her close to him while they both sat there in euphoric exhaustion. His muscles ached, that dull pain of exertion catching up with him now and he quietly groaned as the feeling in his limbs began to pulse a little in protest of him. He wouldn’t have changed a damn thing though. There was a strong sense of satisfaction that Miles had, knowing how many times he’d made her come for him, how each one rocked her body and gave her a pleasure he was sure no one else would have. Or ever will again. She’s Mine and I’m not planning on letting another even compare. He thought, letting his head fall back into the sofa and sink there to relax. Miles had decided quite on his own that he couldn’t bare the thought of another man taking her and making her cum even once. The very idea sickened him right down to his toes. It sent a heat of disgust through his body th
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at made him shiver slightly underneath her. Or that could have something to do with the sweat built up over his skin and hers and the cooler temperature of the room around them. He was still quite warm temperature wise, but the cooler air around him and the sensation of it against his damp skin did have a chilling effect. "Stay with me tonight... please..?” He whispered softly into her ear, asking her as gently and softly as he could for her to stay with him again in his bed. He wanted her near him, not standing the idea of her wanting to be in that guest room instead. Miles didn’t know what he had done to deserve this, to deserve having someone as wonderful a her slumped over into his chest just as exhausted as he was with his cock buried deep within her but slowly softening little by little. His fingers ran through her tangled mess of hair, pulling some away and off her face to tuck it behind her ear gently. He could have stayed there all night if she let him, he almost wanted to stay home and not go into the office tomorrow morning. Mostly because his body in it’s current state was pretty sure nothing else existed outside of the walls of his home. Outside of the comfort of her against him on the sofa. He just wanted to stay like this, trapped on his couch and pinned by the woman he’d made love to in the best way he knew how. It also meant he didn't have to face seeing Connor later tomorrow night. If he never had to see that smug ass again, Miles couldn't be happier about the prospect. We'll get in, and get out... that's it he thought, letting his eyes close while he continued to stroke through her hair, gently petting her as the pair of them calmed. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Apr-23 08:34 AM
She melted into his arms as he returned the soft and tender kiss, her heart was humming for more reasons then just the exertion they had been through, she really liked this man, every single thing about him was alluring to her, he made her laugh, he made her smile wider then she ever had before, he was protective and caring and tender, and god he made her feel incredible when they came together like this, he was so attentive in every aspect, and treated her like a lady when it mattered anyway and she couldn't help but feel drawn to him, she never wanted to spend a moment away from him and she hoped she wouldn't have to. When he pulled away she was tempted to chase his lips, not satisfied with just that kiss, she wanted so much more from him but if she was honest her body was well and truly spent, even now it still quivered with the intensity of the session they just shared together, as he directed her to his chest she didn't fight or resist, instead she simply placed her head against him, her hands dragging down so they could rest against his chest feeling the heat which was slowly dying down as was her which caused a small shudder to rush over her as the chill in the room suddenly hit her, the sound of the rain still pattering against the window was the only noise for now aside from their soft breaths that escaped them occasionally. Stay with me tonight….please? His soft whisper hit her ears and she sighed her fingers rolling up and down his chest lightly she tilted her head to the side placing soft kisses to his muscular chest her breath gently running over his flesh as her hands travelled down to his hips allowing them to curl around his body so she could press her self closer against him. " You don't even need to ask me Miles, I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else…" she spoke quietly, her eyes so heavy she could barely keep them open, she felt exhausted, he had truly done a number on her and it showed, she was truly spent and if she was honest she co
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uld fall asleep right where she was basked in his warmth and the afterglow of their intercourse, her mind not even thinking about tomorrow…Connor the furthest thing from her mind. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Apr-23 09:17 AM
Miles listened intently to her, knowing he probably hadn’t had to ask but felt it necessary all the same. He wasn’t going to assume she’d want to stay with him every night or any night for that matter. She was allowed her own space if she so chose to take it, which was the reason for the ask in the first place. He could feel just by her voice and the gentle breathing she gave just how exhausted she was. To be fair he was no better. “Good…Close your eyes love…and just rest..” He said quietly, keeping his voice low in volume and tone before kissing her hair sweetly. It wasn’t that he planned to let them fall asleep on the couch, it was more he was too tired to attempt getting them both up and he didn’t trust his legs to support not only his own weight but hers too in order to bring them both to bed. However the slight shiver he felt from her along with his own was unpleasant enough to do something about. So Miles removed his hand from her hair and reached behind him to that gray blanket that laid on the back of his couch. It was a little difficult to do one handed but he stubbornly refused to remove his other hand from her back, wanting to cradle her there and keep her close to him. After a minute or two, he was able to drape the thick soft blanket over the pair of them just so they wouldn’t catch a chill sitting there nude in the cool room. Once he’d gotten it up over her shoulders, Miles returned his hand to gently caress her face and run through her hair again in slow soothing motions. Honestly it was starting to make him drowsy too, the hypnotic way he tended to her casting it’s own spell on him to relax and remain content there. His cheek rested against her head for just a moment, letting those dark eyes close for what he told himself would only be a few minutes. It wasn’t until he felt the chill air on his groin as he naturally slipped out of her that made him open his eyes again in surprise. Miles found that he’d let himself doze a little against her, not e
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nough to completely fall asleep but enough that he hadn’t realized they’d sat there for a good fifteen minutes or so after finishing.
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Miles took a deep breath in, lifting his head quietly from her to check that she was alright. Physically speaking and not just from the sex. He cared about her wellbeing, if she was sore or comfortable resting against him like she was. The hand that had been stroking her hair but stopped when he’d let himself slip into a light sleep began quietly gliding through her hair again. If only to see if she had fallen asleep that he’d be able to gently wake her. If she had fallen asleep if only lightly and his motions did indeed wake her, Miles would quietly hum against her hair to soothe any feeling of being startled laying there naked on top of him. “Lets get you to bed…” He would whisper softly to her, shifting underneath her in order to either let her up if she so wanted to walk herself, or for her to indicate she’d prefer to be carried there by him. Either option was fine with Miles, as he found more and more that he enjoyed taking care of her. It gave him a sense of purpose and made him feel like he mattered to someone. If she had truly fallen asleep there on his chest, and no amount of gentle tones or strokes could wake her, Miles would just sigh softly, a quiet chuckle on his lips as he kissed her forehead. It would take a moment or two and he would hold her tight against him to keep her from falling from his arms and grasp. His legs screamed at the idea of walking, let alone with another person in his arms, but Miles didn’t care. He just ignored the protest of his limbs, holding Larisa close to him and quietly walking upstairs with her to his waiting bed. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Apr-23 10:26 AM
good…close your eyes and relax love He didn't need to tell her twice, she was quite content sitting there against his lap feeling the gentle kiss come to her head she found no words to say to him, instead she just remained as she was wrapped in internal bliss against him the way his hand pulled through her hair was the most comforting thing she thought she ever felt, it brought a calmness through her that simply brought her to a sense of tranquillity, her body was well and truly spent but in the best way possible. She only truly shifted when she felt him, her eyes gazing round to see what he was doing as he attempted to grab that throw she assisted him reaching up and pulling it down so it would be easier for him to tug it over them, the blanket brought a instant warmth the heaviness of it settling around her shoulders like a comfort blanket and when his hand returned to its gentle stroke of her hair and cheek brought even more comfort through her, her eyes were so heavy fluttering more frequently as she struggled to even keep them open, her breath was slow now, entering and leaving her lungs in a much calmer manner as before she knew it she did indeed fall asleep on his Lap. It wasn't until she felt him shifting their on the couch that she was suddenly started from her peaceful sleep, she blinked realising they was still in the lounge, she had no concept of time she had no idea of how long they had been here, she still felt exhausted so she knew there was no way they had been asleep long, she felt his hand going back through her hair and wondered if he had simply sat there the whole time doing this to her whilst she slept, his words had her groaning that voice sounding strained. " That means I have to move right?" She spoke her voice almost hoarse from sleep still sounding extremely tired she gently moved herself from his lap that large blanket still wrapped around her as she finally climbed of her groaning as she felt the slight tremor in her legs which
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had apparently still not recovered or maybe it was simply the way she had been sitting on that couch that had done it, her eyes were heavy as she shuddered the coldness in the room getting to her instantly in her tired state as she pulled the blanket around her. " I'm so tired, you gotta stop doing this to me, you're bad for my health, you know…" she teased in that same husky tone, holding her hand out for him to take if he desired and to support her just a little. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Apr-23 10:59 AM
“Unfortunately…I’d rather you not have to, but I don’t make the rules.” He teased her in a quiet whisper at her question, protesting the idea of having to move off of him. Which he was thoroughly against too. Miles groaned softly when she woke and slid off of his body. He had rather liked her there, covering him and keeping him warm. Though he knew it wouldn’t be a good idea to fall asleep here completely on his couch. The bed would be far more comfortable and wouldn’t run the risk of making his neck or back sore afterwards. It was comfortable, just not ideal to sleep on in the position he was in. Once she was off and settled on the couch properly, that blanket wrapped around her to keep her cozy and warm, Miles sat up a little straighter and stretched himself out. His arms above his head and his back arching hard enough to hear a few good pops ring out in the quiet of the room. His muscles ached and protested at the idea of getting up, even though Miles was determined to get up and take them to bed. ”I’m so tired, you gotta stop doing this to me, you’re bad for my health you know…” Miles grinned, looking over at her huddled under the blanket and holding her hand out for him to help her upstairs. In silence he stood up, groaning a little at the effort that it put on his legs. He stood for a moment to two, just in order to feel out his limbs and become confident enough to walk before he reached out his own hand to take hers and help her up. She was welcome to take the blanket with her if it made her more comfortable. “If that’s how you feel Agnellino..” He purred gently to her. “Then I suppose we should stop whatever we are right now… Because I don’t think I’ll ever get over doing this to you as often as I possibly can…” There was a playful tease in his voice, as he held her hand firmly in his. He would wait, letting her stabilize herself before attempting to walk anywhere and even then he took those stairs slowly with her. Miles let her set the pace, as he w
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as sure her legs probably hurt more than his did. Not to say he wasn’t sore, as it had been quite the workout for him. It would likely take a while at the pace she set for them to get upstairs and down the hallway to Miles’ room. Once there he lead her to the bed and had her get herself comfortable. She could certainly get up if she wanted or just crawl into the sheets. For Miles, a shower in the morning would be required. He was too damn tired to attempt standing up for much longer, so he slid himself into the sheets and flopped down on his back to wait for her. One arm pulled behind his head while the other lay open to invite her close if she wanted. He’d liked the fact that she had fallen asleep on him, that she was so comfortable and content that her body was able to relax enough to be so vulnerable against him. It gave the man a boost of pride at the idea, that he made her feel safe. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Apr-23 11:33 AM
The way he grinned warmed her chest then as he gazed over to her from that couch the way he stretched his body before hand certainly gave her a show to feast her eyes on, god he was so handsome, to think she told herself she would never allow herself to go near this man, and now she physically imagine her life without him, he truly did complete her in more ways then he probably realised and she was truly so grateful for everything he had done for her. She reached for his hand when he finally stood and offered his hand to her, she stood up the blanket still coiled around her though she decided she didn't need it, allowing the blanket to drop to the couch not really bothering to see how it landed as her fingers entwined with his, god she truly did feel exhausted every muscle was aching and honestly she could of of probably done with a soak but she simply didn't have the energy to do it. His words caused her to chuckle a little peering over her shoulder to him. " That so? The big bad wolf can't stay away from this little lamb hmm?..." she teased not that she disagreed with him, she found it incredibly difficult to behave around him, he was insatiable and knowing exactly what he could do for her, how could she resist him? She struggled but thankfully Miles took his time as they walked up them stairs, each one made her legs quiver a little but slowly she made her way up the stairs and to his bedroom, she saw the bed and instantly groaned to see it her body already protesting at how nice that bed would be to get into. Wasting no time, she climbed into that bed feeling him shift into it himself she wasted no time curling up against him her head rearing against his chest her arm folded around him falling into the same position she did most nights with him, feeling secure and safe in his arms as she pulled that blanket over them with a contented sigh. " Buonanotte, mio lupo." Goodnight my wolf she whispered tiredly into his arms before she fell softly asleep beside
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4.40am Unlike the nights before this night wasn't as peaceful as the others with Miles had been, not curled up against him anymore she was laying on her back, though her frame was anything but still her face contorted in deep frowns, her chest almost heaving with the deep breaths she took her forehead even had the slightest sheen to it, her mouth was moving as if she was saying something though no sound come out before suddenly she shot up, a gasp left her lips her eyes darting around the room before she realised where she was, her heart was hammering in her chest her body feeling stiff and rigid as her hand came up to run down her face, she hadn't had a nightmare in a long time, and that was the worst she thought she ever had. Her eyes suddenly turned to gaze down at the body beside her, thankful at least that Miles appeared to be still asleep, frankly she didn't want him to see her like this, so freaked out and scared , she hated how vulnerable it made her feel, but also.how determined she was for no one to see it or have to deal with it, she knew she wasn't going to sleep again carefully she pulled the covers of her stepping out of the bed with delicate footsteps making sure he was covered the same way he was before she carefully stepped out of the room to head to the guest room…she needed a shower hopefully it would relax her mind and her body a little, she wasn't going to sleep….she may as well do something worthwhile, maybe today she would make him breakfast if she calmed her currently quivering nervous frame enough that was. Stepping into the guest room she flicked the shower on, the Instant warmth rushing from the shower holding her hand under to make sure it was warm enough she stepped under sighing as the hot water hit her body, closing her eyes she allowed her head to rest against the tiles but All that did was allow those images to rush through her head of all that happened with his parents, their bodies….his reaction…the things he said to
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her…the funeral, it was clear the guilt was still very much with her as she suddenly started to shudder for a new readon, the water from the shower now mixed with her tears as she simply didn't have the strength to hold herself up anymore allowing herself to slip down onto the shower floor bringing her knees up to her chest she buried her face against it, taking a moment to allow all those emotions to escape. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Apr-23 12:13 PM
He had pulled his arm around her when she snuggled in close, holding her gently against him and smiling at the comfort that it seemed to bring her as well as himself. His hand behind his head came down for a moment just to softly move a few stray locks of her hair delicately from her face. In the dim light of the evening, she was beautiful. The moonlight that softly blessed his room in that pale white glow only enhanced the features of the woman snuggled up next to him. “Buonanotte, mio agnellino.” Goodnight, my little lamb He replied softly to her, remaining awake to watch her drift off into slumber. It seemed she was hardly able to keep herself awake, slipping unconscious against him in no time at all which only made Miles smile softly at her. His dark eyes watched her chest rise and fall slow and shallow, her eyelids twitch as she began to dream and only then did he feel like she was truly at peace that he could join her. Miles wasn’t a religious man. He wouldn’t fault anyone for their beliefs, he had just never found the idea to be something to pay too much attention to. He never really went to a dedicated church or followed a strict social community. ‘You are what you give in this life, so give everything you have, and you’ll get everything back.’ had always been his way of life. But laying here in his bed with the sheets pulled over the pair of them and the light of the moon gleaming outside, Miles felt like he was in heaven. He wasn’t sure how he got there, because he certainly didn’t think he deserved it. Looking at Larisa as she slept, he was convinced he had been sent some kind of angel and Miles had never felt so complete in all his life. He wasn’t sure how long it would last, or if the feeling was mutual with her, but one thing was certain that Miles could recognize there in his bed.
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She was unlike anyone he’d ever been with before. She was the best thing to have happened to his lonely existence that had been swallowed by madness and agony in the pit of his despair. Larisa was a light, the brightest one in the room, and he’d be damned if he ever let anything happen to her. Sighing softly, Miles finally closed his eyes and let himself drift off to sleep. Most of his dreams were consistently chaotic. Sometimes they were dreams of how many women he could take in the same night, or better what he was doing casually with Larisa. On other nights they were worse, reliving the night his mother died over and over again with the words ‘Murderer’ and ‘Undeserving’ echoing in his head with the unshakable feeling of guilt and shame for what happened to her. Tonight however, had been fairly docile. If he did dream, he wouldn’t remember it, enjoying the blissful state of darkness behind his eyelids.
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So when she stirred and left his bed, he remained unaware. It wasn’t until closer to when his alarm would go off that his body seemed to recognize the lack of additional warmth and comfort that it had been enjoying. Groaning a little as his body began to wake him from that unconscious state, Miles slowly opened his eyes. What came into focus first was his ceiling and he blinked a little at it. The light of the sun was gently falling into the room, slowly filling it with a quiet golden glow. What time is it? he wondered, glancing to his night stand and taking a look at the time. 5:22am Normally he was up by 5:30 so waking a few minutes earlier than that had his brows crease in irritation. Still there was no denying he was awake now, even if he did want to go back to sleep, there’d be no point. He was still coming to his senses when he turned his head to gently rouse Larisa when he realized she wasn’t there. A confusion fell over his face. He hadn’t dreamed last night, had he? No, it felt far too real to be a dream. But then, why did she leave? Where was she? As he slowly sat up and let the blankets roll off his chest and gather in his lap, he heard the pattering of the shower in the hallway. It was faint, but he would recognize that sound, though what perplexed him wasn’t the fact that she had left to take a shower. She just had decided to leave and take on in the guest bathroom instead of his. I’d have joined her if she had…maybe she was avoiding that… He thought, looking down at the space where Larisa had been sleeping. He could still see the indent of where her body had been curled up next to his and he blinked at it for a moment. Miles wasn’t sure how long she was in the shower, just that she was, which to him sounded like a good idea too.
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Reluctant about it, Miles slowly got himself up. He didn’t need to be quiet about the groaning stretch he gave since he knew she was awake and he wasn’t trying to keep her asleep. Otherwise in silence he moved to his shower, turning it on and standing beneath the warmth that it provided. His head hung, letting the water coat his hair and slide down his body. There was concern on his face, wondering if she was alright. Today’s agenda rushed back to his memory and he scowled in the shower thinking about it. That had to be the reason. That had to be the reason for Larisa waking up earlier and wanting to be away from him. Connor They would be going to his home today after work, to gather her things and for Larisa to say goodbye to that sad bastard once and for all. It had to be the reason that she hadn’t woken him up and went off on her own, because the thought of Connor likely saddened or stressed her out. Where as for Miles, Connor’s name or face just pissed him off… @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Apr-23 06:59 PM
She didn't know how long she had stayed crouched in that bathroom, her legs pressed against her chest and her face buried into then, it felt like a eternity, it had been a long time since she had such a vivid dream like that and deep down she knew why she had one today, she was going to see Connor today, this would be the final goodbye, the last nail in the coffin so to speak, after today she wouldn't see him anymore she would have no more.contact, she was well and truly done, she wasn't upset but she had a change of heart or that she still wanted him, she was upset because all those months she spent stepping on egg shells to make sure she didn't upset him, all that guilty and grief she felt for what had happened came bubbling to the surface this morning it seemed and she knew without a shadow of a doubt that's why she had that nightmare to. She finally brought her head up tilting it back against those tiles with her eyes closed as the water simply cascaded down her face, her hands came up to push thr wet strands of her hair away from her cheeks as she pondered if Miles was up, she felt guilty for him then to, she got out of bed and walked away without a word to the man, brought herself in here and closed the door, she hoped he didn't think she was upset with him because she wasn't, she just needed to get today out of the way then hopefully everything else put would slot into place. Pushing herself from the floor she finally washed her self taking her time to ensure she was thoroughly cleaned after the night before a small smile coming to her face to think about it before it slipped into a frown I should of stayed with him this morning….he's gonna think I didn't want to be there she grumbled to her self before she finally finished of and stepped out the towel wrapped around her frame as another one was used to towel dry her hair, she made quick work of getting stressed drying her hair and leaving it down in soft waves , turning her normal skin care routine, br
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ushing her teeth and applying just a little make before she made her way back into the bedroom, she tugged on some white underwear clasping the bra together and pulling the French knickers up her rear, she placed on some deodorant and a few sprays of perfume before going into the wardrobe and grabbing out a cream dress decided she would wear that today. The dress was long sleeved falling to just below her elbow it fell in a v neck around neck with a folded back collar, small intricate buttons loitered down until her mid drift where they stopped where she belt was showing, it was a dull gold in colour which complimented the dress matching the buttons that were against the fabric, reaching into the wardrobe she grabbed out a pair of light coloured heels slipping them on sprayed a couple more sprays of perfume before finally making her way out of the bedroom, she gazed towards Miles room wondering if he was awake yet or nor but deciding she wouldn't bother him not yet…for once she wanted to make him breakfast as she headed down the stairs and into the plush kitchen her heels clicked as she went. She first sorted the coffee pot ensuring there was enough for both of them, before she went to the fridge to see what they had a small frown creasing her face Jesus Miles you Need to go shopping shd grumbled to her self gazing at the very minimalistic fridge, she saw some bacon and rummaging around in a store cupboard she saw she bad a least the ingredients to make Pancakes….Pancakes and bacon it was then gathering it all up she started to prepare it all, her mind still felt troubled that nightmare she had very much still at the back of her mind as she tried to push it away and simply focus on the task at hand..
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Miles King BOT 10-Apr-23 07:39 PM
Miles was still in the shower by the time she had gotten herself out of hers. It wasn’t until he realized just how pruned his fingers were getting that he decided to finish up and get out. His mind was a mess. Thinking of how exactly he was going to navigate today. Work would be a damn breeze when compared to how he had to act when they went to Connor’s later this evening. Miles would be expected to wait outside, like a good dog for Larisa to be done. Only allowed in if she were to call for his help. The idea pissed him off, knowing that Connor would have Larisa alone in essence without him. It didn’t sit well with him last night and it still didn’t this morning. He just couldn’t shake the feeling that Connor would try something. Anything to keep Larisa from leaving that house or calling Miles for help. Miles had no proof of this of course, it was just his gut feeling and his own bias on the situation that made him feel this way. If it was the other way around, Miles would do anything possible to keep Larisa from going outside to Connor. Short of hurting her of course, he’d never do that. Connor however, Miles wasn’t so sure of. He’d already threatened the pair of them, so for Miles all bets were off. Stepping out of the shower he quickly dried himself off and began his morning routine. Brushed his teeth, cleaned his face, combed and styled his hair to be that just fucked perfection even though he wasn’t smiling looking at his reflection of it. A few drops of cologne peppered his neck and chest before he walked out of the bathroom less satisfied than when he walked in. Today wasn’t going to be a good day, he could feel it. His eyes traveled to the bed that he woke up alone in. Had he pushed her too hard? Gone too far? Too fast? He wasn’t sure. She hadn’t come back in and from what he could tell the shower had stopped down the hallway.
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“I hope she’s still here at least… could take her to breakfast or something…” He mumbled to himself, not knowing if she would have just taken the Ferrari again to the office without waiting for him. Walking into his closet he got himself dressed. For the occasion today, he wore a dark black suit and vest combination. A clean and pressed white shirt and a smart looking black tie. The cufflinks he wore on his shirt and jacket were onyx stones in a set in silver metal setting and he straightened the white square of his jacket pocket idly before coming back out. His shoes were freshly polished black Italian leather, and Miles looked like the millionaire businessman that he was. For a moment he considered something a bit looser, in case he had to actually get physical with Connor later that night, but decided this would do the trick. He’d just take the jacket off for better mobility. A smirk rose on his face at the idea of looking better than Connor could ever dream to be and kicking his ass at the same time. It would be Christmas a hundred times over. It wasn’t until he was making his way down the hallway clipping his silver Rolex to his wrist that he heard the noise in the kitchen. It at least made him feel better that she hadn’t just up and left. That he could see her this morning before going into work. He wasn’t quiet as he made his way down the steps and over towards the kitchen where she was busy at work prepping and cooking. His gloomy and sullen appearance lifted away seeing her, those dark eyes taking in her curves and her, assets, while she worked in a stunning cream dress that hugged her in all the right places.
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“Good morning…” He said smoothly, a quiet smile coming to his face. Even if he did have to knock the hell out of Connor tonight, he wouldn’t let that detract from the woman in his kitchen now. The least amount of stress that Miles could put on her, the better. His Suit @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 10-Apr-23 07:57 PM
The morning was not going as well as she wanted, a normal pancake routine really wasn't this difficult yet it seemed to be for her today, perhaps because she had woken up early, perhaps because her mind was so preoccupied with the situation they would he facing later, her nightmare, or how she might of upset Miles by getting out of his bed this morning without saying a word to him, she truly hoped she hadn't upset him, because that was certainly not what she wanted to do, she just simply couldn't relax not after a nightmare and seeing him sleeping so peacefully she most certainly didn't want to disturb him, just because she was awake didn't mean he had to be to. She was onto her third pancake mix which was certainly better then the last two she had made, she would have to buy him some more groceries because she was truly messing this up royally! When she heard him on the steps, his footsteps ringing off the floor, her eyes watching the pan as she chewed on her bottom lip a little, the mixture still didn't seem right and if she was honest it was frustrating her to no end I mean really! She had made pancakes thousands of times. Why was this morning such a challenge? Good morning His smooth velvety strong voice rang out causing her to turn around and when she did she found her breath catch in her throat, her eyes scanning down his frame in that perfect suit he wore which frankly sat so perfectly on his frame, he looked positively handsome and it made her mouth water, her mind for the first time that morning thoroughly being distracted by the man in front of her, how did she get so lucky to have someone like him interested in her? She was definitely mediocre In comparison to the gorgeousness that he was. " Good morning…" she responded a small smile coming to her face in response to him, she tried to hide the emotions she was feeling, the tiredness and anxiety that the day would bring that it was clearly embedded over her beautiful features, those eyes certainl
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y looking more tired then they had before, her scenes suddenly coming into overdrive as the smell of burning wafted from behind her, she gasped quickly turning in a attempt to salvage the only pancake she thought that might turn out okay only to see it was well and truly over done which caused a loud grumble to roll from her throat as she pushed the pan away, sighing her hands clasped the counter gazing absentmindedly at the stove and the mixture which she knew was less then inadequate. " I'm sorry, I've been trying to make you breakfast all morning and it just doesn't seem to be my day…" her voice was quiet, perhaps showing the annoyance at herself for failing at making him breakfast especially when he had made it for her the last two days and she couldn't even repay the favour, she didn't look at him instead stared at that over cooked pancake in the pan with sheer frustration, she didn't think she would be so nervous for today but it seemed she was. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 10-Apr-23 08:19 PM
He was silent, watching as she struggled with the pancakes she had been making, the smell of charcoal and burning wafting into his nose. How long had she been at this? He hadn’t meant to make her feel like she had to do this at all. Slowly, Miles came around into the kitchen proper, his eyes taking in the frustration on her face and the stress that was already creasing her brows. From her, he took a look around the kitchen at the mess she’d made. It looked like she had been trying at this for a while and his interruption made her burn the latest try she had done. The mixture definitely didn’t look quite right, though he wasn’t going to tell her that. “How..long have you been up?” He asked as he neared her, stepping between her and the stove top where the burned breakfast flapjack lay mocking them both in its black crispy appearance. From what he could tell, it had at least been cooked all the way through. It had just been blackened on the outside. In silence, he turned the stove top off and made sure the pan was placed on a burner that was cool and away from the heat to prevent further char from settling in. ”I’m sorry, I’ve been trying to make you breakfast all morning and it just doesn’t seem to be my day…” Miles glanced back at her for a moment, before looking at the sorry excuse for a pancake in the pan. Swallowing a little, he picked the cake out of the pan with his bare hand and in clear view of her, folded it like it was some kind of black cakey taco and took a hefty bite out of it. It certainly wasn’t a flavor he’d have enjoyed really, but he wasn’t going to show his distaste in it to her. She had tried, and she was clearly stressed out about today. The least he could do was suffer through a bit or two of her latest attempt. With a bit of effort he swallowed the charred bite down and gave her a small kind smile.
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“I appreciate it. Thank you.” The response was quiet, his body shifting so he could face her a little and kiss her cheek softly. He would have kissed her lips but he was sure she wouldn’t appreciate the burning taste of his mouth at the moment. A quiet dripping sound of the coffee finishing would be a welcome way to rinse his mouth out and while he appreciated her attempt to make breakfast, the coffee was absolutely more necessary. “What time did you get up this morning?” He asked over his shoulder as he poured himself a cup of coffee and a second one for her. The pancake he’d bitten into he tossed gently onto a napkin on the counter, not wanting to throw it out immediately but knowing that’s where it’d likely end up. “You could have woken me, I would have helped you…” Miles held out the cup of coffee to her, knowing the sugar dish was nearby and she could help herself if she wanted. Without waiting for her, he took a big gulp of his bitter black coffee, letting the heat and the taste rinse out the remains of that pancake she’d made. Sighing in relief, he waited for her to say something before deciding to address the proverbial elephant in the room. “Larisa… What’s wrong? You seem.. On edge.. And I’m sure it’s not because of your lousy breakfast making skills.” he teased her gently, a kind chuckle on his lips. He really did want to know what was wrong, if he had done something to upset her, even if he already had an idea of it. It was likely the same reason he was so irritable in the shower and wasn’t looking forward to today either. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Apr-23 06:27 AM
How long have you been up? She winced a little at his question before she pondered it, how long had she been up? She really wasn't sure, she didn't check the time when she woke up , she knew it had probably been a few hours but she really wasn't to sure she shrugged a little pushing herself of the counter as she did gazing down at that burnt pancake with distaste, I mean honestly she was really frustrated with herself over that she never messed up food, it was the one thing she was pretty good at majority of the time, but she knew her early morning wake up call and ber frazzled nerves were to blame. " I'm not sure….maybe a few hours " she said a little timidly, she really didn't want Miles to worry about her, it wasn't often she bad nightmares in fact it was the first time she had one since she had been spending time with her which was a lot better then normal, she knew it was probably the meeting that was gonna Happen today that caused it, there was simply no other explanation for it, she watched him come over to inspect the pancake, her face twisting into a apologetic smile, she felt awful that she burned it especially considering he had made her a decent breakfast the last two mornings. When he reached into the pan she blinked a few times shaking her head a little towards him as if trying to stop him from taking a bite of the monstrosity that she had created. " Miles you really don't nee-" but her words were cut short as he took a hefty bite of the pancake making her wince, there was no way in hell that tasted nice yet he didn't show it, he just simply chewed it and swallowed it down giving her a small smile and even kissed her cheek, she swallowed thickly trying to keep those tears away that were now bubbling far too close to the surface, her nerves were truly shot this morning and she knew the nightmare was to blame. She sighed at his questions reaching for the mug he handed her thanking him for it before she placed the sugar she wanted in it, givi
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ng it a quick stir and leaning round to sit against s clean bit of counter her finger running idly across the top. " I didn't want to wake you Miles, you need your sleep just because I was up early, your have a must busier day then me…" she said softly giving him a small smile before she brought the coffee to her lips grateful at least this tasted good, because christ knows she could of easily messed this up to, she was lost in thought gazing across the kitchen her finger idly running along the top of her mug. Larisa what's wrong? Her attention was pulled back to him peering across to where he was she gave him a small smile as he mentioned her breakfast, I mean yes she was quite annoyed about that but she knew it wasn't the reason why she was in such a state this morning she sighed lightly gazing down at her mug for a brief moment before finally responding to him. " I had a nightmare last night, similar to ones I've had before about…things we've spoken about previously, I haven't had one for a little while guess it just got to be a little more than it normally would " she said with a small shrug, she didn't want to tell him how upset she truly was about it she didn't want to upset him that she didn't get him, it wasn't that she didn't want his help or comfort but she had simply gotten used to dealing with it on her own without help from anyone that it was what she was used to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Apr-23 07:04 AM
Her answers to him left a far more sour taste in his mouth than that pancake had. From what he gathered, she’d been up for a couple hours at least, and the reason for that had been because she had had a nightmare? He watched her carefully while he leaned against the countertop sipping his bitter coffee. “I have the luxury of a couch in my office. If I need a rest for any reason, I can take one there.” He said in a matter of fact kind of way. It wouldn’t be the first time that he fell asleep on that couch or hell even slept through the night on it. Miles was used to not getting a lot of sleep and in fact this morning he found himself quite fortunate to have gotten a full night. However the cost that it came with, knowing that Larisa had woken up and had been alone with her thoughts for however many hours she was up, didn’t sit right with him. She continued on though, saying that she hadn’t had a nightmare in a while and he just nodded in silence listening to her. His lips pressed against the rim of his mug and he took another sip of it quietly before putting the cup down on the countertop and sliding it back so it would safely remain on the marble without fear of being knocked over. It took him maybe a step or two to close the distance between himself and Larisa, his hand coming out to gently pull her attention to him. Miles put his palm gently on her cheek, his thumb rubbing against her skin as he looked for a sign of the real cause of her pain. Surely a regular nightmare hadn’t bothered her this much before had it?
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“Larisa… Next time just wake me.” He said softly to her, though there was a bit of hurt that he couldn’t really hide in his voice. They had been so close, why did she suddenly think she couldn’t talk to him? They’d talked about loads of stuff before, but this time she had specifically moved away from him to deal with this problem of hers on her own. Did she think he was just another Connor? That he wouldn’t care about what was troubling her, and that she was better off alone. The thought made his stomach turn, or it could have been the pancake; Miles wasn’t quite sure. “If it was something I did… I want you to tell me alright?” He continued, trying to make it as clear and gentle as he could that he wasn’t psychic. If he had upset her or had troubled her in some way, then Miles needed to know. Though considering it had to do with things they’d spoken about before, Miles was very sure it hadn’t had anything to do with him necessarily, and more what they would be doing later that night. “Tell me honestly.” There was no room for argument in his tone, he would expect her to talk to him instead of shut him out or try to gloss over the subject. “Are you alright… with tonight… Are you sure you don’t want me to go in with you?” The way he asked was delicate, trying to spare her feelings. If she was nervous about tonight, she wasn’t the only one. He hated the idea of leaving her alone with Connor for any length of time and if she needed or wanted his support, then Miles would offer it to her freely. He’d thought about it over and over, any scenario that Connor could come up with. Any scheme he could try, each one worse than the next. But it all didn’t matter if Larisa didn’t want Miles to be there. If she truly wanted him to wait outside and that was support enough for her. The man would wait, letting his hand drop from her face so she could have free movement again before he turned to finish his coffee and place the mug in the sink.
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Miles had never felt like he couldn’t do something. That his hands were tied and he had to wait and be patient. He always did what he wanted, when he wanted to, so having to be patient and to wait for someone else to give him the go-ahead, was out of his window of expertise. He just didn’t know how to feel in the moment. It wasn’t to say he wasn’t a patient man, he just hated the waiting of this. Miles wanted it over and done with. At best it would end amicably with Larisa getting her things and her car and leaving without so much as a second glance to Connor, or at worst it would end with Connor’s head through a cabinet door. Either option was perfectly acceptable to Miles. “We should probably get going to the office… Thomas is likely waiting downstairs for me… The Ferrari is yours to take today again if you’d like.” Miles said quietly, waiting as long as he could for anything that she would want to say and listening to anything she decided. There was a melancholy about today, and Miles was looking forward to a better, brighter tomorrow. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Apr-23 07:25 AM
Larisa didn't miss the small hurt in his face after her explanation, she hadn't meant to hurt him, she simply didn't want to worry him or bring him any concern, she had simply been so used to dealing with these things on her own, she was never able to talk to Connor about it, nobody else knew about what had happened…well nobody until Miles anyway, so she had no one she could truly open up to about it all, it wasn't that she didn't want to talk to Miles or didn't feel she could open up to him, it was more our of habit she didn't wake him that morning, perhaps a small bout of fear that he wouldn't want to deal with her problems, the man sure had enough to deal with right now as it was, she watched him stepping over lowering her mug just a little as his hand came to her cheek stroking it softly, she closed her eyes relishing in the feeling of it before his words hit her, the hurt in his voice pained her, those brows furrowing together as she gazed into the warmth of his eyes. " Okay, I will…" she said softly feeling the guilt bubbling away in her stomach that he seemed so upset about it all, that was something she had never meant to do, and when he suggested it was something he bad done she shook her head fiercely towards him that mug in her hands soon got placed down on the side as she reached her own hand up to his cheek. " Hey, no, Miles, this is nothing to do with you, you did nothing wrong, if you did I would of told of you, I'm just…I don't know, I'm so used to dealing with this on my own, I have for months I had no one I could turn to and I guess its Just a bad habit taking myself away and dealing with it by myself, I'm sorry I upset you, please this isn't anything to do with you, your a wonderful man and you've done so much for me, it's just my mind that's all, but next time I'll wake you, I promise…" she said trying to be as reassuring as she could be, at least wanting to settle his mind a bit on the whole thing, she certainly didn't want him to think any
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of this was his fault, she removed her hand reaching for her coffee to take another sip though she found she truly didn't want anymore as she poured the remainder out in the sink and placed the now empty mug there along with it. Tell Me honestly? Before he even asked his question she knew what he was going to say, her brows knitted together as she thought about it, thought about going on her own, she wasn't entirely happy about it, she truly didn't know how he would be or how he would react but she knew deep down this was the way she had to do this, if he was there it would cause more arguments more upset, she just wanted to try and soothe the hurt and sadness she knew he had so she could walk away knowing she did what she did to try and help before it finished for good, and she honestly didn't think she could do it with Miles there. " I'm nervous about this afternoon, how it might go ill be honest with you about that. I know he will be upset, but I also know its something I have to do, if your there he will be agitated I know it, and I don't want to leave things on a sour note I truly don't, I want to try and end things as amicably as I can, in a way that hopefully we will both be at least somewhat happier with…so I still want to go alone, I think it's for the best…" she knew he wouldn't like that, but she truly thought it would be the right thing to do, for everyone
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At the mention of leaving she nodded walking across the room she grabbed her purse before making her way back towards him, she hesitated a moment though shoving that bag up her shoulder. " Just…give me a moment…" she said her voice quiet before she closed the distance between them and wrapped her arms around his neck bringing her body close to his so she could simply hold him, she closed her eyes relishing in the scent of him that comforting scent that was already settling those nerves that had been bouncing around since she woke up, careful not to get any makeup on that expensive shirt of his. "Just hold me for a minute il mio lupo please" she whispered in his ear hoping he would at least indulge her in this, if only for a moment. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Apr-23 08:08 AM
It was an answer he knew was coming, though he had hoped that whatever her nightmare had been would have changed her mind. She still wanted to go alone into that house, speak with that ex of hers and she didn’t want Miles there to interfere unless it was utterly necessary. Her insistence that he’d done thing wrong, that it wasn’t his fault she was feeling the way she was did help a little, though it mainly just quieted the anxiety in his head. The only thing that really helped, was that he did believe her when she said she’d wake him next time. Though to be honest, Miles hoped there would never be a next time. He watched in silence as she dumped out the rest of her coffee, placing the empty mug in the sink. Miles didn’t even bother with putting his in there. The housekeeping crew would be along later today and the whole kitchen would be spotless by the time they came home. His gaze drifted from Larisa to the state of the kitchen, recognizing the ingredients used and what likely was left or out now due to her breakfast attempts. I’ll order a grocery delivery or something I suppose… He thought, though the question was what exactly to order. Miles didn’t normally cook much for himself. He’d go out to restaurants or he’d make small quick meals but now that Larisa was staying with him, he wanted to be sure if she wanted to make something, that she had the ingredients necessary to do so. Not that he expected her to cook for him or anything like that. Miles certainly wouldn’t have her cook breakfast anytime soon, that was for sure. He was just beginning to turn away from her, to get his things and get ready to leave the house. His mind was a buzz of activity, thinking over the different projects he’d have to review today and the required reports he’d have to create for future meetings and appointments, when Larisa’s voice tickled his ear. Miles turned to look at her, watching in silence as she came closer wondering what exactly she needed of him that she had asked fo
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“You never need to ask il mio agnellino..” That smooth baritone came out pleasantly as it normally did with her, his arms gently wrapping around her back and waist as her arms fell against his neck comfortably. He’d change his shirt, he didn’t care if she got make up on it or not. Miles held her close regardless, wanting her to feel supported, safe and secure in his arms before anything else. He took a deep breath in, inhaling in the soft scent of the shampoo she’d used that morning and the perfume she wore. His nose dug against her neck to get close to her as possible, just wanting to enjoy holding her knowing that despite having that sanctuary of his office, it couldn’t be utilized all day or they would never get their work done. “It’s going to be alright Larisa…” he whispered gently into her ear, his hands rising quietly over her back in that tight embrace. “And I’ll be right outside if anything happens. If you need me for anything… I want you to call me or Thomas.” The instructions were there to try and settle her anxiety as well as his own. He planned on having Larisa bring the Ferrari home after work today and then the three of them, Thomas Miles and Larisa, drive out to Connor’s in the Bentley. It was a slightly larger car and had a bit more trunk space for her items. If furniture items were needing to be removed, Miles planned on calling a moving company to put them in a box truck instead of one of his vehicles. This way, Miles could ensure that there was a driver to take Larisa’s car as well as them away all in one trip.
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Miles held her for as long as she wanted, as long as she allowed him to hold her. He would keep her in his arms away from the dangers of the world forever if he could. Though when she began to pull away he allowed her to slip out of his grasp. While he was still uneasy about the afternoon and the uncertainty it would bring, he at least felt better knowing that Larisa had a team to back her up. Not just Miles, but he knew Thomas wouldn’t let anything happen to her either, and Miles was certain he could take anything that Connor decided to throw his way. “Let’s not keep Thomas waiting much longer then… shall we?” He said gently, a quiet smile on his face as he made to head towards the door picking up his briefcase and out of habit his house key from the dish on the table. Miles only paused a moment, waiting for Larisa to join him before he’d walk with her to the elevator and down to the parking garage. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Apr-23 08:38 AM
The moment she felt his arms wrap back around her and his deep soothing words in her ears she felt like a weight had been lifted of her shoulders, especially when he nuzzled against her neck much like she did with his, she sighed deeply against his flesh, taking a good inhale of his scent he smelt incredible, the cologne he wore was simply intoxicating and she found she could stand here simply relishing in it or night, her fingers toyed with the back of his neck gently going through those short hairs there but being careful not to mess up his hair just before work, he didn't want to turn up looking a mess after all, her eyes were closed as she took this moment to just be with him, knowing when they got to the office she would be left outside again, not that she truly cared , she knew she would have more then enough to keep her self occupied, but it wouldn't be him of course. It's going to be okay Larisa Her arms tightened around him just a bit as if she just needed that extra reassurance that things would be okay, she wasn't frightened of Connor, sure he might say some harsh words but she could handle those mostly, it was more than fact that this would be final, this would be the end of it all and somehow that seemed like a scary prospect, perhaps because she never thought she would ever be able to let him go, never truly thought she would have the strength and now she did it scared her a little, that nagging doubt In her mind that she was being selfish kept roaring its ugly head , selfish because she was going to leave him alone to fester with his own thoughts, something that truly terrified her….but the prospect of not being trapped in that house with a man who kept her there out of guilt, was something she couldn't ignore anymore. " I know, I know it will, I've got you after all and I just know nothing will happen whilst your around…" she spoke quietly pressing her lips to his ear lobe before she finally pulled back allowing her arms to slip free from his
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neck giving him a small smile as she kept that bag perched upon her shoulder, at the mention of Thomas she simply nodded following him towards the front where she to reached into that bowl and grabbed out the key to the ferrari, she was going to miss driving this when she got her car back, she liked the blue sports car, a part of her wondered if Miles would still let her drive it or not as they made there way down to the garage. She spotted the gleaming Bentley , instantly noticing Thomas with his gleaming smile, he was always so positive and happy, always wearing that bright smile which instantly warmed you, you could never be truly unhappy with him around, he definitely brought a light to you if you were ever feeling in a dark place. " Good Morning Thomas! How are you?" She said brightly to him her face brightening at the happiness he had against his own @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Apr-23 09:58 AM
A soft smile fell on his face, feeling a little better after she stated that she knew nothing would happen. That she was relying on Miles to keep her safe. He knew that he could. He knew that he wanted to, and knowing that she understood he would be there and that she would call him if he was needed, was a bit of a relief. The last thing that Miles wanted was for her to feel like she couldn’t talk to him. That Larisa couldn’t call him for help, especially with Connor around. It was with reluctance that he let her out of his arms, though he knew it was for the best. Everything’s going to be fine… It’ll be fine… he told himself, watching as she reached in and took the key for the Ferrari out of the bowl. It almost pained him to realize that she wouldn’t be driving that pretty blue car anymore, though Miles knew if she had ever wanted to all she’d need do is ask. He didn’t mind her driving that sports car around; he was just sure that she would want to keep her car. She had said she worked hard to afford it, and it if it meant something to her, then Miles was going to be sure that she retrieved it. The ride down the elevator was for the most part uneventful for the pair, standard and slow and unexciting. Neither of them said anything on their way down and when they got out of the elevator it was more of the same until they entered the parking garage. Sure enough, that sleek black Bentley was waiting for Miles and Thomas was grinning brightly at the pair of them as they made their way closer. “Good morning Miss!” He said cheerfully to Larisa, tipping his driving cap at her and grinning. His soft blue eyes and gentle waves of blonde hair gleamed next to the darker car in the dim parking garage light. “I’m well today, thanks for asking. Are you joining in the Bentley miss?” He asked, reaching for the back door to open it. “No, she’s taking the Ferrari to work today Thomas.” Miles interjected, a quiet smile on his face. Thomas nodded and opened the back door of t
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he Bentley anyway, at least for Miles to get in. “Oh I see. Next time then Miss.” Thomas said just as brightly as before, even if his voice at first did have a bit of disappointed note to it. Miles just chuckled at him taking a few steps towards the car and standing in the open door. “Quit flirting with Ms. Bechtel Thomas. She’s spoken for.” He teased, and the shade of rouge that ran across the young man’s face shone brightly in the parking garage light. “Oh I.. Of course not sir! I’d.. I’d never!” Miles just chuckled at the fluster he’d given poor Thomas before turning back to Larisa. “Keep it under 120 now…” He reminded her, smiling as he watched for her to make her way towards the glimmering blue sports car. Just like the day before, Miles wanted her to leave first so she could arrive at the office before him. Just like yesterday, she'd park in his personal space so the car was secure and hopefully most wouldn't care that it wasn't Miles stepping out of the Ferrari, but Larisa instead. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Apr-23 10:29 AM
Larisa smiled warmly towards him as he spoke so cheerfully back to her, god he was such a Ray of sunshine it was no wonder that Miles kept him around, he truly was a joly young soul, she remembered Miles mentioning he had a family, she couldn't help but wonder about them, what his partner was like and if he was always this down to earth and happy, she watched him go to open the door before Miles let him know she wasn't going to be riding with them she gave him a small smile her finger on the button for the Ferrari as it flashed a few times. " Oh don't worry Thomas, you'll get to drive me around soon no doubt…" she teased, hearing the disappointment in his voice just made her feel even more love for the boy, and when Miles spoke she was unable to hold her chuckle in shaking her head. " Don't let him tease you Thomas! He will only do it more " she teased stepping towards the car she opened the passenger side door placing the bag on the passenger side before making her way round to the drivers side as he ushered his words of warning to remain under a certain speed she grinned opening the door waving her hand rather dismissively leaning on the door as she peered towards him. " And like I said to you yesterday, I'll certainly do my best " she teased giving him a small wink before turning her gaze back to Thomas " .have a good day Thomas " she called to the lad giving him a small wave before she stepped into the Ferrari. She placed her belt on, leaving the roof up today. It didn't feel as warm today. The rain from last night had made the air rather chilly and the clouds outside were concealing the sun so it made it slightly cooler anyway, she pressed a button as the Ferrari roared into life, that ridiculous grin coming against her face as the vibrations rushed over her body and straight down her spine once more, she pulled out moving around the Bentley honking the horn a little towards them before she headed out of the garage and wasted no time in pulling of up the
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road, lucky for him she didn't exceed the speed he had instructed her not to, the road was a little damp today and she certainly didn't want to chance skidding out! It took her hardly anytime at all to get to the office parking in his space she gathered her bits before she climbed out closing the door swiftly behind her, a brisk breeze blew past her making her shudder and she wished she brought a cardigan to wear as she walked into the office block.
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Her eyes saw Rosie behind that desk and she felt those nerves roll over her again, she wondered how people would be with her today, she didn't expect their to be much difference, they hadn't addressed anything with any of them anyway only spoke to Julia so she wasn't expecting much of a reception again. " Good morning Rosie…" she called happily to the girl, who was so engrossed in what she was doing she jumped paperwork cascading down onto the floor as the young girl yelped a little at the mess she caused. "Oh…oh no…Uh…morning Ms Bechtel!" she called though it was a little distorted as she bent down to start trying to gather it up, Larisa didn't hesitate in moving over keeping that bag over her shoulder. " Let me help you Rosie it was my fault after all…" she said kindly bending down cautiously so to not cause that dress to rise to much on her legs she assisted her in picking bits up and putting it into a neat pile before slipping it to the girl as they both stood up, Rosie cheeks were red Clear embarrassment to be seen as she quickly placed the papers down on the desk her fingers uncoordinatedly trying to tuck some hair behind her ears. "T-Thank you Ms Bechtel" she said a little warmer offering her a smile which Larisa soon returned, nodding slightly towards her. '' Anytime Rosie, have a nice day! " she called giving her one more Bright smile before she made it to the elevator pressing the button and stepping in, she reached into her bag grabbing her phone out where she saw a few messages, she idly flicked through them knowing she would need to message Connor to let him know what time she would be going later before the doors pinged open and she stepped out moving swiftly over to her desk, dumping her bag down she switched her computer on to get started for the day. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Apr-23 11:07 AM
Miles just watched her take off in that beautiful blue car. It certainly suited her and Miles was thrilled that he seemed to enjoy driving it. Once the car turned out of the garage he stepped into the back of the Bentley, Thomas shutting the door behind him to go around to the driver’s side door. He pulled his phone out as Thomas drove them out. “She’s awful nice, isn’t she sir?” Thomas broke the silence for a moment as they turned out of the garage to follow after the little blue sports car. Miles just smiled gently and looked out the window at the traffic. “She certainly is.” It took the pair of them a little longer to get to the office than it would Larisa, mostly because they had left after her and had stuck to the main roads and streets instead of finding a faster route. Miles wanted to be sure that she arrived first and him a while afterwards to ensure that it wouldn’t look odd for them showing up at the same time together. Not that he cared, but it was more for Larisa’s sake. He didn’t know if Julia would have sent a mail to the teams or if they would still be on edge about the pair of them becoming more than just colleagues. It didn’t take Thomas long to come around to the passenger side back door and open it for Miles to step out. He thanked the young driver again, before his eyes peered over to the parking space where his pretty blue Ferrari was neatly parked. It brought a soft smile to his face, knowing not only had she made it there before him, but she had made it there in one piece. After today that mess will be over with and we may not need to be so cautious going forward… The thought was hopeful, if a little too optimistic. Miles knew it might take a bit longer than a day or two for people to accept what they had, but for Larisa, he was willing to wait as long as it took.
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“G-Good Morning Mr. King!” Rosie’s voice said shyly from behind her desk and Miles just gave her a quiet wave. It wasn’t that he wanted to be rude to the young receptionist, it was more he’d rather be upstairs where he knew his PA was. Where he knew that his work waited for him and a much lovelier sight would greet him. The ride in the lift was uneventful, but Miles just felt like today might actually be a good day. That perhaps today even though it had started out rough, might turn around. He wasn’t looking forward to this afternoon at all, but at least once it was done, it’d be done. That he could look forward to. “Good morning Ms. Bechtel..” He said smoothly as he stepped closer to her desk after arriving on the top floor of his building. He had that soft velvety purr in his voice, deciding that teasing and playing with her would be how he would pass the time today. Show her exactly who she was gaining by getting rid of the rabble she had before. If Miles truly was his name as a King, then Connor could only be seen as a peasant to him, and he wanted to keep it that way. “I trust your drive in to the office was… enjoyable?” He teased, walking around her desk towards the office door for his own, pausing only for a moment to hear any response she might give to him first before walking inside. He made quick work of getting himself ready at his desk, opening his laptop and plugging it in. To his delight, his schedule appeared to be packed full today. Something normally he wouldn’t have appreciated, but today it would make for a wonderful distraction. Burying himself in work always made the time go by faster, and Miles was hoping to end the day on a much better note than when it started. Chuckling darkly to himself, he got the image of Connor on his knees begging for mercy and Miles couldn’t help sinisterly enjoying the thought of it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Apr-23 11:26 AM
Larisa was already perched on her chair one leg folded over the other already working on the reports she knew he wanted for the morning before she heard that elevator ping, her eyes flicked up to the doors as they swooshed open, her eyes instantly caught Miles and she couldn't stop the way she shifted just a little on her chair, there was something so sensual about this man that it was hard not to get a thrill when ever you saw the man, and she was incredibly lucky to of had him as intimately as she had, the thought brought a small smile to her face before he stepped forward. " Good morning Mr King…" she responded her own voice velvet and soft with a hint of desire, I mean truthfully it was difficult to not speak that way towards him especially with the sensual way in which he had spoken to her first, his voice had to be the most sexiest tone she nad ever heard but perhaps she was simply biast, his next words caused her to grin shrugging softly looking back to her computer. "I mean, it was okay, I've had better drives…" she teased with a small chuckle before it vanished behind that door she truthfully did feel incredibly lucky then, she really didn't know what was to happen going forward With him, what future they would have but god she was enjoying her time with him then and really that's all that mattered, she finished the reports in record time today, I mean honestly now she had done it for just over a week she truthfully didn't find it difficult to complete, with that done she opened up her emails deciding to make a start on those it seemed she had quite a few which was good, she had a feeling she needed to be distracted today she was already feeling nervous about later on, truthfully she just wanted to get it over and done with, she wanted to get in Hear what he has to say get her stuff and leave perhaps then she could truthfully relax without him in the back of her mind, that was what she hoped anyway. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-Apr-23 11:58 AM
Miles couldn’t help the chuckle that escaped his lips hearing her tease him like that. Of course that’d be what she had to say. As if driving an expensive sports car wasn’t the most thrilling thing in the world to do. But this was what he liked about what they had. They could tease each other openly like this, and it was never personal. It was never in hate or anger or disdain. Jest was fine and the pair of them could read each other easily with it. Once he’d gotten himself settled in, and buried his nose in his work, the day seemed to pass fairly easily. It helped that he was kept in meeting after meeting, phone call after phone call until about noon when he finally got the chance to take a look at the clock and realized that not only had he just had a bite of burnt pancake for breakfast, but he’d also not had lunch yet either. Miles wondered what he would have, or if it was something he cared about. He still had a lot to do today, and as the hours ticked by, they got closer and closer to the confrontation he hadn’t really been looking forward to. Slowly, he rose up from his chair and took a bit of a walk around his office, just to stretch his legs and to think about the meeting with Connor he had planned. While this morning he had been able to smile and try to go to somewhat normal, as the day progressed he got more and more moody. More and more irritable thinking of that smug face and the threats that Connor had made already. Miles couldn’t stop thinking about how the boy would have Larisa alone, all to himself in that house and how much he hated the idea of leaving her like that. It felt like his hands were tied and he could do nothing about it. Placing his phone on the coffee table next to the couch, Miles flopped himself down on that sofa, his arm hung over his eyes while he thought for a few minutes in silence. One thing was for sure. Regardless of the outcome, the end of the day couldn’t come soon enough for him. As he knew once this hurdle had been le
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apt, another stood in his way. His father’s meeting was later this week after dealing with Connor. Edward wouldn’t be kindly and Miles knew it. That was a meeting he wasn’t sure how to face quite yet, what he would say or if he should say anything at all. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-Apr-23 12:37 PM
The morning had indeed gone quickly for her to, immersed in the emails she had to work on and the relative files she had to do she found she barely had time to truly register much of the day, it was only when it was early afternoon then she truly stopped stretching back in her chair and allowing the chair to twist round so she could gaze outside that window at the view stretching out for Miles, the day was bleak and it caused her to frown, she really wasn't looking forward to later, if anything she kind of just wished they could go get it over with, the quicker it was done the better, gazing down at her bag she reached in for her mobile grasping it put she sat back in her chair, flicking through her messages she come to Connor gazing at the messages they had sent previously she sighed softly, shd really didn't know how he was going to take this bringing up her messages she started to compose one back to him. Larisa - Just to let you know we will be popping over this afternoon sometime, probably late afternoon, we can talk then and I can get the rest of my stuff, I assume you're still okay for us to do that? Talk? I know there's probably a lot we Need to discuss and I'd like to at least give you the chance to talk to me, I know you want to. She wrote to him sighing deeply as she placed her phone down on her desk, she pushed her chair back deciding she might make them both a coffee before she heard her phone go of again, reaching forward she brought it forward gazing to see Connor had already responded as she opened it up.
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Connor - We? I thought you were coming alone? That's what we decided right so we got a chance to truly talk? her brows furrowed together at his response, truly talk…what did even mean? Truly talk about their past? Or truly talk about the situation? Either way it made her chew on her lip a little before she finally composed a message back. Larisa - Miles will be coming with me but he will be waiting outside whilst we talk, I need some help getting all my stuff put away after all of course that wasn't the only reason she wanted Miles there as a safety net she didn't know how Connor might get and she wanted him there just incase, she gazed at her phone waiting for that quick response but it didn't come, at least not for a while she pondered why and was about to push her chair back before it dinged again and another message came through. Connor - Yeah, I guess you do. I'll see you later, I'm looking forward to seeing you was all he said and Larisa found no need to respond to that message instead she did finally pull her self up stretching as she made her way to the coffee machine deciding to make her and Miles a coffee she was also starving not having eaten breakfast she felt rather peckish and decided she would go for lunch and she wondered if Miles wanted anything, holding the coffees she made her way to his office day cautiously knocking before she stepped in, her eyes falling to him as he sat on that couch looking incredibly comfortable she couldn't stop the small smile that came to her to see him like that. " I'm sorry if I disturbed you Mr King, here I got you this…" she said handing him the coffee if he wanted it there or putting it wherever he wanted it, still clutching hers she took a sip of it. " I'm going to grab some lunch, would you like me to pick you up anything? "
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Miles King BOT 11-Apr-23 01:06 PM
Miles had been deep in thought. Going over again and again different scenarios that could potentially play out this afternoon. What Miles would do in each scenario, and how he would do it. They ranged from the mundane, firmly speaking with the man, to shouting and swearing to physically getting between him and Larisa. At worst Miles thought he would have to break down the door if things really got out of hand, though he honestly hoped it wouldn’t come to that. There were so many factors that Miles didn’t know which ones to ignore and which ones to factor in. Everything seemed like something Connor might do, everything seemed to be a possibility he might try. So it was no wonder that he didn’t hear Larisa come into the office until she was nearly on top of him. ”I’m sorry if I disturbed you Mr. King. Here, I got you this…” The sweet tone in her voice was what made Miles flush out the thoughts that had plagued him for the last half hour or so. What remained was only her. Only Larisa and the calm attentiveness that she had. His arm raised a little off his eyes as he looked up at her from his laying down position on the couch. A quiet albeit distracted smile came to his face, seeing that she’d brought him a new cup of coffee. “Just set it down on the coffee table… Thank you.” He said gently, watching her place it down on the table next to his phone. At her request to pick him up lunch, he contemplated it for a moment, before letting his arm reach out and pull around her knees. It wasn’t hard or forceful, and he was careful not to pull her hard enough to make her trip and fall, but it was enough for him to hold onto her close. “I’m not sure what you’re talking about Ms. Bechtel…” He said softly in that velvety smooth voice. Removing his other arm from his face, Miles turned just enough to kiss the fabric of her skirt just above her knee. He kept the hand that was holding her respectful, just under her rear to hold her steady in his arm. “Looks like you’ve alread
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y brought me my Lunch…” There was a tease in his voice as he rolled himself back onto his back to gaze up at her. The playful smirk on his face wasn’t forced though it certainly wasn’t as prominent as it had been in the past. “Unless of course lamb isn’t on the menu today… and if that’s the case, I’d love just a sandwich from downstairs if you don’t mind.” While still teasing her a little, this was at least said with more sincerity. The idea of having an actual lunch of some kind was probably for the best. Considering half the scenarios he ran in his head had Miles beating the pulp out of Connor. The added energy would be greatly appreciated. He kept hold of her legs though, for just a moment or two longer, letting his gaze move away from here even though he was lightly holding her hostage. “How are you faring today Larisa?” He asked, his tone dropping the professional attitude that he normally employed for a more casual one. He wasn’t asking necessarily how her day at work was going or how she was getting on with any of her colleagues. He was asking how things were with her personally. If she had talked to Connor or needed to regarding the evening’s plans. If she was feeling alright considering this morning she had had a nightmare and wasn’t feeling up to snuff because of it. Miles was checking in on her specifically, wanting to be sure that she was alright before they would have to continue on. He knew today wouldn’t be easy for either of them, but if at least she wasn’t too stressed out or if there wasn’t too much for him to worry about regarding Connor, then he hoped it would put her a little more at ease. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Apr-23 06:43 AM
He looked so relaxed there on the couch with that arm folded over his face she almost felt guilty that she had disturbed him from the rest he was having, when that arm slipped down and revealed his small smile she couldht stop herself from smiling back to him, he looked so glorious when he smiled it always warmed her heart to see it, as he directed her to place the coffee down on the small table she did as directed placing it carefully down upon the table, before she had even managed to move anywhere else she felt the warmth of his arms wrap around her legs as he carefully brought her forward, her body instantly moving with the gentle tug of his arm to get herself even closer to him. I'm not sure what your talking about Mrs Bechtel She rose a brow towards him then at his question what did he mean he didn't know what she was talking about? Had she said something that he was unsure of? She asked him about lunch…how did he not understand that? She gazed down at him with a perplexed expression wondering what he was indeed referring to as his hands gently glided along the back of her legs, watching the way he leaned in and kissed the fabric of her skirt above her knee, the contact only just barely felt through the material of her skirt. You've already brought me lunch… She did? She questioned herself before she watched him roll back onto his back that playful grin that was now gazing up at her from the plush fabric of the couch had her breath suddenly catch in her throat as she suddenly realised what he was saying, a small flush coming across her cheeks as she bent down a little to swat playfully at his side. " You stop that Mr King, unless we need to have that boundaries talk again…" she teased right back her smile bright on her face even if she was a little bashful in her complexion, the man was completely ridiculous sometimes, though her mine couldn't help wonder to that impressive sturdy desk of his not far from where they were and her laying on it with he
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r legs draped around his shoulders, that flush only grew Just a little brighter as she shook it away quickly trying to compose herself and not let her mind wander much more to that because god knows she wouldn't get anything else done this afternoon, his question thankfully came as a welcome distraction from her otherwise seedy thoughts. " I'm okay, a little tired but I guess that's what early mornings do to you…" she said sheepishly with a small shrug. " I've spoken to Connor, he knows we're going this afternoon so that's sorted, I don't plan to be in there long , I'm gonna pack and talk about whatever he feels necessary at the same time, and if I need to i'll get you to come help you.." she said her hand coming down to gently move a stray piece of hair from his face. " I'll be glad to get today over honestly, then we can go home and forget all about this…" she said trying to sound a little more positive about the situation before she gave a small sigh. " Anyway, any preference for your sandwich Mr King? Would you like me to see if they have any lamb? I know it's your favourite meal after all…" she teased her fingers gently moving over his hair, careful not to mess it up . @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Apr-23 07:22 AM
Miles couldn’t help the soft chuckle he gave, feeling her swat his side in retaliation for his lewd suggestion. Not that he thought she didn’t like the idea of course, and truthfully he wasn’t actually in the right mood to make good on that sort of promise anyway. It had just been fun to tease her to lighten the aura of the room. Boundaries talk he thought in that hearty laugh he had. As if they needed to have a talk about boundaries. Miles was fairly confident that every boundary line between them had been crossed at this point, multiple times. Though the tease of still needing to discuss it as if they were only colleagues and needing to remain professional with one another at all times was a little funny to think about. We’re not… just colleagues anymore… are we? Not just ‘friends with benefits’? It was a pair of questions that Miles hadn’t really considered in full detail yet. It would have to be discussed later of course, so he tried to file them away in the back of his head. Instead paying better attention to the woman he held gently in his arm. She mentioned how she was tired and he nodded at first understanding that. Even though he wanted to rectify it there wasn’t much he could do. It wasn’t until she mentioned Connor that he seemed to tense a little. However it seemed that it was just a scheduling arrangement with the bastard that Larisa was mentioning. It also helped that she was of the same mind that he was, just wanting to get it over and done with so that all parties could move on. “Me too.” The carefree laugh in his voice was gone, replaced with a more serious and contemplative tone. He could hear the positive notes she tried to insert into her words, and while Miles wanted to do the same he honestly had a harder time at it. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was going to happen. That Connor would try something terrible and that Miles would have no choice but to intervene. Not that he didn’t think he could. The boy hadn’t been much
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of a threat to Miles when he saw him the last time, so why he was now concerned about an impending fight between the two of them, Miles was unsure. Perhaps because this time he would possibly be facing a sober Connor instead of a drunk one or the fact that Connor would have had just as much time to prepare himself as Miles did knowing they’d both be confronting the other in a way. Whatever the reason it made him feel on edge at the prospect of the afternoon, so Miles was glad at least a little that it would hopefully be done and finished with soon.
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“It is my favorite, you are correct..” Miles said gently to her, letting his hand rub up and down on the outside of her thigh over her skirt for a moment. “But I’ve been quite ruined in which lamb I prefer to eat…and unfortunately my favorite kind happens to be behind a boundary I’m not supposed to cross…” He teased, grinning at her as he felt her fingers lightly move his hair. Miles let his eyes close contentedly at the feeling. He didn’t care really if she messed up his hair, he’d just redo it later. The sensation of her fingertips through it was incredibly soothing, and helped the man to forget the troubles he was thinking about and instead focus on just her movements. “I’m sure they have a turkey club though that will suffice..” He said gently, his arm tightening a little around her like he was trying to give her a one armed hug while laying on that couch. “Put it on my tab, and I’ll take care of your lunch too. Whatever you’d like Larisa.” He offered to her, wanting her not to worry about a small and insignificant thing like her lunch today. Not when they both had more pressing an issue later this afternoon to deal with. “He knows that I’ll be there too…” Miles said softly, realizing that she had said we and that she had told Connor that Miles would be waiting there. Good.. he thought, nodding his head a little at it. “Hopefully I’ll be enough of a deterrent then for him to not try anything with you…” The comment was made quietly and hearing it, seemed to settle his anxiety just a bit more. If Connor tried anything, he knew that Miles would be there to stop it, and with the image of Connor’s frightened fade in his mind from their last meeting, Miles finally felt a little more at ease with the situation. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Apr-23 08:16 AM
Me to The carefree expression he wore a moment ago was slowly vanishing and was replaced with a more serious tone, she knew he wasn't looking forward to this afternoon and she knew he really wasn't happy about her going on her own, a part of her wondered if she should just take him…but she knew what would happen more confrontation more arguments and possibly more, Connor obviously had an issue with Miles and it was clear that Miles had an even bigger issue with him, she didn't want it to escalate into a bigger issue than it needed to be, and she certainly didn't want to give Connor any reason to cause any more issues between the two of them, especially for him, in her mind this was the best way to end things….hopefully amicably. As he started up on the lunch again and teased her about his favourite piece of lamb She couldn't suppress her small chuckle, though it wasn't full of light heartedness like it normally was, perhaps that small tension she felt was still lurking beneath the surface of her mind and was clearly making it impossible for her to relax fully much like it was for him to, her hand continued their gentle strokes in his hair perhaps hoping it might settle him just a little bit not wanting him to be stressed out anymore then he clearly was. " Then I will get you that…" he said about him paying for their lunch but honestly she wasn't going to allow him to do that, he had done so much for her already and she certainly didn't expect anything more from him not that she would voice that, she would simply get it and leave it at that knowing full well if she said anything about her paying he would not allow it. He knows I'll be there to… She paused then gazing down at his face as he realised what she had said, she nodded slowly to him , Connor did know he was going to be there, or at least be just outside the door if she needed him., she saw no reason why she shouldn't tell Connor that, plus it seemed to make Miles a little happier knowing that
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he knew that, her hand continued that gentle stroke just a moment more before she finally pulled her hand away. " He would be stupid today especially with the Grande Lupo Cattivo waiting outside for him…" she teased, trying to lighten his mood a little. " Not that I think he will…..anyway, let me go get your lunch hmm? I won't be long…" she said, shuffling herself away from his arm that was around her if he let her and made her way to the door silently and leaving without a word unless he stopped her beforehand @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Apr-23 08:44 AM
He was reluctant to let her go, but relented after a moment. His arm slackened and it allowed her to leave his grasp slowly. Miles tilted his head to watch her leave from the comfort of that couch, not wanting to sit up quite yet as he was quite relaxed where he was. He knew he’d have to, he’d have to get back to work at his desk. He’d have to go over the different contracts and reports that his team was sending him to review and he’d have to chug on through the rest of his day. It had just been nice to quietly talk to Larisa even for just a few minutes and even if the topic of discussion wasn’t exactly the happiest. As she made her way out, having removed her fingers and stated she’d go get his lunch for him, Miles just nodded and called back to her. “Thank you. It’s appreciated.” He wouldn’t comment on the idea of Connor being stupid for trying anything with the, as she put it, Big Bad Wolf outside waiting for him. That at least, Miles hoped for. He hoped that Connor wouldn’t be that stupid to try something while he was outside. Or more accurately, Miles hoped that he would be. That Connor would actually be as idiotic as that to try something with Larisa or around her while he knew that Miles was right there ready and waiting for him. Proverbial teeth bared and itching to end the man if he did. Once she had left the office, he did in fact stand up stretching a bit on that couch before he made his way to the bar of his office. While he appreciated the coffee she brought and he likely would take that too, Miles needed something stronger than coffee to quiet his nerves. Something with a bit more bite to it to take the edge of the looming afternoon off. By the time she would return he’d be back at work on his computer, going over different accounts with his second hard whiskey on the desk. He at least had it over ice, which helped to cut the bite of it and slow the alcohol content it had, but the amber liquid was still the same. A stronger kick than coffee and
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something that in absence of her soft strokes through his hair, had at least settled him a bit more. It was clear that he wasn’t looking forward to this afternoon, but he at least didn’t seem pissed or agitated about it anymore. A quiet calm and collectiveness had gone over him, something that Miles would have while he worked and letting that focus drive him instead of worrying and being anxious about his confrontation with Connor. As far as Miles was concerned, let the boy try something. It’d be the last thing he ever did. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Apr-23 09:29 AM
Larisa couldn't stop the small sigh as she left his office, going to her bag she grasped it placing it over her shoulder and making her way to the elevator, Miles anxious face playing in her mind as she pressed the button on the elevator to make her way up to the canteen, her lips furrowed together as she thought about the meeting later, how it might go how Connor might be, she knew for sure he would be upset, but she hoped he at least would be a little calmer especially if it was just her going inside anyway, the elevator pinged and she stepped in pressing the button to the floor she leaned back against the elevator wall with her eyes closed pondering so many things it hurt her head, she was far too tired for this today, a part of her just wanted to sack the whole thing of so she could go back with Miles…get take out and get a early night wrapped up in his arms, it sounded heavenly…..maybe she would suggest that tonight, she was sure he wouldn't be against the idea. The elevator pinged and she stepped down the small corridor until she made it to the canteen and stepped in, it was rather busy but then again it was lunchtime so she wasn't surprised, instantly she saw people gazing up at her some of them stopping mid conversations, others of them seeming to give her dirty looks from across the hall, it made her heart clench and her stomach tightening with nerves seems people thought she was the big bad wolf never mind Miles she clutched her bag a little tighter pulling her eyes away from the other people looking at her , she didn't look down, she had no reason to be ashamed, stepping up to the counter she gazed at the sandwiches finding the one he wanted she grabbed it up grabbing him a water to and some fruit again not knowing if he ate the last one she brought him, grabbing herself a simple salad fruit and water herself she held it in her arms to go towards the checkout. The woman behind the counter stood a little straighter when she got to the till, placing t
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he items down she smiled towards the woman. " Just these please" she said the woman behind the counter barely registering anything she said as she seemingly begrudgingly put the items through the till , pushing the items back to Larisa her brows furrowing as she looked towards her. "He's a good man, he doesn't need any hassle from people again…" the woman said he'd voice quiet yet held a Sternness to it that made Larisa pause gazing up at the woman behind the counter, her own brows furrowed together then getting her card out she handed it to the woman.
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" I'm sorry, who are you referring to?" She said with a puzzingly expression simply acting as if she didn't know, I mean of course she did it was clear she knew exactly who this woman was referring to, the woman simply smiled but not one of kindness, shaking her head as she processed her card handing her a slip over as Larisa leaned forward to sign the slip handing it back. "We all know Mrs Bechtel, we just don't want him getting hurt again….women like you are good at that…" she said quietly again making Larisa freeze, she felt anger bubbling at the surface at her comments shooting her a look the anger flashing right their in her gaze and she simply had to bite her tongue so she didn't say anything how desperate she was to put this woman straight to tell her to mind her own damn business, but she didn't…professional is what she told herself gathering up the items she simply shot her a strained smile. " You have a nice day now…" she said through almost gritted teeth, before she quickly stepped away averting her eyes from anyone who was looking at her and practically storming her way out the canteen, once out and away from prying eyes she finally released a deep breath, she was already feeling anxious and nervous about today and that woman didn't help one day, pressing the button on the elevator door multiple times willing it to open quickly as she felt those emotions bubbling to the surface grateful when it only took a moment to open, and even more grateful to see no one was in there, pressing her floor the elevator doors swooshed closed and she simply closed her eyes wrapping her arms around those items even harder chewing on her bottom lip, feeling a tear fall her fingers quickly swiped it away. No….were not doing that, not now She berated her self trying to suck them back as much as she could. What was everyone's problem? Why did they just see her like another Melody? the thought made her feel sick, that people here could even consider her to
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be in the same category as her, she was nothing like her she had no intentions of hurting Miles like she did, that woman never cared for him, and she did yet it seemed that didn't matter to people here, they had made their opinions…she was no better then she was, and it damn well hurt to think they thought that. The elevator pinged and she stepped put, dumping her stuff down on her desk ready for when she came back she walked back to his office, she paused at his door taking a few deep breaths to control her self putting on her best smile she didn't even knock this time, perhaps she simply forgot with her mind racing with everything she stepped in. " Okay one club sandwich, and I got you some fruit and water, because I don't want to be accused of trying to make you fat Mr King…" she teased thought her voice perhaps betrayed that happy complexation as she placed the items down on his desk and noticed the glass of whiskey sat beside his computer, she frowned a little but made no comment on it, who was she to tell him what to do? Especially when she could do with a stiff drink herself. " Is there anything else Mr King? If not I'll go have my lunch at my desk I have a bit to get through still and don't want to be here any later than necessary tonight…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Apr-23 10:18 AM
Miles hadn’t really stirred from where he sat at his desk. He’d taken a few sips of that hard drink on his desk but it was purely to settle himself. He wasn’t Connor; he wouldn’t be drinking to excess or to get himself intoxicated. The burn sometimes helped Miles focus, which was why he had a decanter of the stuff in his office for such a purpose or when he had distinguished business guests come in to meet with him. Looking at the amber honey liquid in the glass, Miles smiled a little thinking that perhaps soon he could offer that delicious wine instead to his out of town guests and partners. He had gone back to work when the door to his office was shoved open and the tell tale clicking of heels announced Larisa’s arrival before she said a word. Odd, she normally knocks first… Miles thought, but let that brush aside. Perhaps she knew that he wouldn’t be too busy or expected that, and didn’t think to knock this time. When she got close enough to leave the items on his desk, Miles had a much more relaxed look on his face. Today was going well, all things considered. His meetings had been smooth and the reports were done flawlessly for his partners and board members to review. He was just about to say as much when he found himself doing a soft double take up at Larisa. Something wasn’t right. He couldn’t put his finger on it, but the way her voice sounded didn’t appear to match what her face was trying to portray. Her eyes also looked far more watery than they had before when she left his office earlier, though her face wasn’t red and puffy like she had been crying. Holding them back? But why? What had happened? ”Is there anything else Mr. King?...” “Yes actually..” Miles said softly, turning in his chair to face her properly instead of looking at her from the side. He had had one leg crossed over the other, but when he turned he lowered his leg so that both feet sat flush to the carpet beneath him. In one slow movement, Miles tilted his head to look at the do
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or and while he could see that it wasn’t locked it was at least closed. Which would work for now.
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“I require your assistance with something please.” Miles continued, gentle in the tone though professionally stern as well. As if he were giving her an actual order or request as part of her job. Remaining in that chair, he motioned for her to come around the desk closer to him. If she were to follow his request as he hoped that she would, she would see his other hand gently falling on his thigh. Even giving it a pat or two, requesting that she take a seat with him. Specifically on his lap. “It seems my personal assistant is troubled about something. And I need to find out what happened in the last twenty minutes or so when she came in here last teasing me about wanting to have her as my lunch, to now where she seems like she’s trying to hide being upset.” Miles explained. He wouldn’t force her, merely bringing his hand out to guide her if she wanted it or to hold her hand if she preferred. He honestly preferred her on his lap as it was much easier that way for him to hold her and give her the comfort she seemed to need. Whether she decided to take his offer and take a seat on his waiting lap or whether she was content enough to just hold his hand, it didn’t change what Miles said to her. What more specifically he asked of her. “Larisa… what happened? Are you still nervous about this afternoon? Did Connor reach out to you again?” His brows furrowed at the name, though the only expression on his face was of concern. That had to be it right? That Connor had messaged her again or was making her feel guilty or upset about their meeting today. What else could have made her look so forlorn and upset? For Miles, that was the only thing he could think of that could have potentially sent her down this upset path.
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“Listen… I promise to behave. I won’t start anything with Connor if that’s what you’re worried about. I’ll be there just for your sake. To help you move on from him. If he starts something with me I’ll only act in self defense. You don’t have to worry…it’ll be fine…” Surely that had to be the reason that Larisa was upset right? That she was concerned that Miles and Connor would start a fight and she’d be in the middle of it as the cause. He wasn’t lying to her at least, he wouldn’t start the fight if one was to occur. I’ll certainly end it though if he decides to pop off… Miles thought irritably, not liking the idea of leashing himself a bit by promising not to start with Connor and to at least attempt to behave himself. Even that though didn’t see quite right. There still seemed to be something wrong with how Larisa had talked and looked at him. “Agnellino…talk to me… please.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Apr-23 08:04 PM
Yes actually She inwardly winced when he said he had something more he wanted from her, it wasn't that she didn't want to be around him if course she did, any reason to be alone with him ordinarily she would gladly take, but right now she was feeling fragile, emotional and she didn't want to let go of those emotions in front of him, what that woman said had really bothered her it had truly upset her and she knew if Miles found out he might say something, and the last thing she wanted was everyone to dislike her anymore….because clearly right now she wasn't the most popular. " Sure, what can I do?" She said trying to keep her voice as positive as she could, as he asked her to come round the deak she compiled stepping cautiously around it, looking towards his laptop out of habit believing he was simply going to show her something on there he wanted her to do, so when she saw him pat his thigh her brows furrowed a little her attention turning to him noticing that he was indeed requesting she sit there, she hesitated if only for a moment before she came forward and perched her self carefully where he directed she did, his words only causing her to frown a little deeper, her lip going between her teeth mimenterially as she chewed on it, those fingers moving then to absentmindedly toy with his tie on his chest. " Miles…I'm fine…" though her voice sounded anything but, try as she might it seemed now being alone with his gentle caring words in her ears only made those emotions come forward even more, she didn't look at his face perhaps afraid if she did she would truly let go of those emotions that she was trying so desperately to hold in, and when he brought her Connor that was when she truly lifted her eyes to look at him, her own glistening more then usual. " Connor did speak to me today, only about when we're going, he hasn't upset me he didn't do anything…" she said softly though when he continued on about himself she shook her head a little more sternly at him
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, she didn't want him to think she was like this because she was worried about what would happen later, I mean of course this was probably a part of the reason the woman's words got to her so badly, so many things had happened that morning and she simply didn't have the strength to ignore it like she would on any other normal day. " This has nothing to do with you Miles, please don't think it does…" her eyes dropped again back to his Tie toying with the silk beneath her finger tips before he asked her again and she closed her eyes mimenterially, she didn't want to tell him, she wanted to try and deal with it on her own but she also didn't want to lie to him neither, she was quiet for a moment perhaps wondering how she was even going to say it out loud, the sheer thought that people here believed she was like her was truly heartbreaking, it upset her Greatly that people ever thought she could hurt this man like she did. " When I went to get your lunch, the woman behind the counter passed some remarks…" she started to say sighing deeply and trying to focus more on that tie so she truly didn't start crying right there on his Lap. " Told me how your a good man and you don't need hassle from people" she said that word clearly demonstrating when the woman said people she meant her, she took another deep breath trying to swallow that lump that was forming in her throat. " She then went on to say they don't want to see you getting hurt and that…." She paused her lip already trembling as she tried desperately to push it away. " Women like me are good at that….they think I'm just like her and I…that hurts Miles, because I'm not…I would never…" she stopped her self then knowing if she continued she would never keep those tears at bay already her eyes were watering more as she continued to look straight at that tie chewing on her bottom lip in a attempt to keep her self together. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Apr-23 09:01 PM
He braced underneath her, not like he really needed to, but he wanted to be sure she knew that he didn’t have a problem supporting her. One hand came forward to tuck over her knees respectfully, not even daring to slip his fingers under her skirt but keeping his hand exactly where she could see it. The other fell against the mid of her back. His fingers stayed splayed out, fanned in order to hold and support the more surface area of her and keep her steady there as she balanced. Miles waited, letting her settle before that same hand quietly ran up and down her back softly. There was definitely something wrong, and while he hated the idea of it being because of him and his irritation towards Connor, Miles was sure that had been the problem. So when she mentioned how Connor had spoken to her, but no more than he had before, Miles was perplexed. If it wasn’t Connor and the meeting this afternoon, then what could possibly have upset her? She looked like she was on the verge of tears now that he had her so close on his lap. Which, was a bit selfish of him even though it was the only way he knew best how to comfort her. It had made him feel better with her in his arms, so he assumed this would be the case for her too. ”This has nothing to do with you Miles, please don’t think it does…” It doesn’t? So if he hadn’t done anything wrong, then why was she upset? Had her father called her, or did she hurt herself? The more Larisa talked without going into detail the more confused Miles became. If it had nothing to do with him, and it wasn’t about Connor and she certainly didn’t look like she was physically hurt, then what was it? Miles wracked his brain, trying to think over her ‘symptoms’ in a way to figure out what was wrong. She’d been playful about a half hour ago, and now she was near tears. She looked apprehensive now when before he hadn’t thought that. For him, all he could think of was she was being emotional, though a reason he didn’t know. *Maybe…time of the
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month or something?* He thought, blinking at her and trying to read her face. It wasn’t like he cared, he wasn’t going to chastise her for it. Though how exactly he brought up that was a little uncomfortable. He was still her boss, as well as her unofficially official lover, so he wanted to be there for her if he was needed though this was certainly out of his realm of expertise.
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So it was to his great relief that she kept talking and it happened to not be what he had expected it to be. It wasn’t like he wouldn’t have a problem helping her out if she needed it, but being a week or so into whatever it was they wanted to call this between them would have been quite the test to say the least. However, listening to her continue about the colleague in the cafeteria, Miles couldn’t help how his brows began to dip and his face frowned slightly listening to her. How a woman down there had been disrespectful towards her and had insinuated that Larisa was anything like Melody had been. “I see…” He said quietly after she had finished explaining exactly why she was upset. Miles had half a mind to bring the woman in for a review, perhaps even demote her or dock her pay for meddling in the way that she had. Though Miles knew that this would just make the situation worse. And it certainly wouldn’t make Larisa feel better. So instead, he focused on the beautiful teary eyed woman on his lap.
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“Tell me… Does my opinion matter to you?” He asked as gently as he could. When he knew the answer would be No, as he assumed that it would be, Miles continued in that same even and gentle tone. “Do you think that I agree with the woman in the cafeteria?” He continued, and when she would ultimately answer regardless of what it was, Miles would gently pull her attention away from his tie and to his face. “The only opinion that you should have regarding how you are seen, is Mine.” The words were a little stern but he meant each of them, emphasizing that his opinion should be the one she should be listening to, not some nobody on the 18th floor in the cafeteria who honestly Miles couldn’t even be bothered to know the name of. “I am of the opinion that you are an incredibly smart and caring woman. You are the most beautiful thing I’ve ever had the honor of laying my eyes on, and while I understand your colleagues concerns regarding my wellbeing and happiness, it is ultimately up to Me who I decide is worth my time, energy and consideration. Not Theirs.” He continued, letting his palm lay gently on her cheek as if wanting to be sure if any tears fell that he could catch and swipe them away. “You are too good to let the opinions of others get to you. If you are happy with me, then that’s all that matters Larisa.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Apr-23 09:27 PM
I see She didn't know why but that response made her nervous. Would he be perhaps angry at her because she had caused a bit of a stir in the Cafeteria? She honestly hadn't done anything, she didn't even respond to the woman, she simply took what she said and left, she was more then professional not that she thought she deserved that kind of treatment from her, she deserved a tongue lashing for what she said, and maybe on another day when she wasn't feeling so fragile she may of just got one, but her emotions and her conscious mind of not giving Miles more crap to deal with prevented her from doing so, her fingers continued their idly stroke of his tie still not lifting those eyes to meet his perhaps a little afraid of what she might see if she did. Tell me…does my opinion matter to you? She blinked a few times at that statement. Did his opinion matter? Of course it did, she cared what he thought about her, she cared about him and of course would care about anything he thought about her, she wanted to do the best for him not just because she wanted to, but because she truly wanted to for him. " Of course it does…" she said quietly her voice not holding the same strength it normally did, she was angry at her self for allowing herself to be so affected by a strangers opinion, of course they didn't know her and she knew that, but for them to make such an ill judged opinion of her without even knowing her properly was what bothered her, because one woman hurt him meant everyone would do the same? not everyone Larisa….just you She berated herself again inwardly cursing at herself for the negative thoughts rolling through her mind.. Do you think I agree with the woman in the cafeteria? " I hope not…." She said the words without even truly thinking about what he was saying, her mind so focused on those callus words it seemed, she felt his hand against her face guiding it up and she hesitated for a moment before allowing it to rise so she could gaze int
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o his beautiful eyes, hers were still glistening those tears so close to the surface it seemed, she swallowed hard at his response, of course she knew his opinion was really all that mattered here, and she felt silly for allowing some strangers opinion to affect her, but she knew it she thought it then so did so many others and she didn't want to be regarded in that light by anyone. The words that followed only caused those emotions to become far too great to ignore, s small tear fell from her eyes then unable to stop it as it gently caressed her cheek falling onto his waiting palm, he did however bring a small smile to her face, her own hand lifting then to come over his cheek her fingers gently toying with the small stubble he had there, she couldn't resist as she bent down and silently yet almost lovingly took his lips, she kissed him only briefly knowing full well she shouldn't allow her self to get to engrossed in anything right now with him considering where they was behind she pulled back, her breath falling out to go against his skin her forehead pressed to his for just a moment before she finally tilted back to look at his face better, but still keep them relatively close. "You make me incredibly happy Miles, Happier then I've ever felt in a long time, I know I shouldn't let that opinion get to me and maybe any other day it wouldn't of done so badly, I just don't want people to think I'm capable of doing that to you, or you ever being of the same opinion…you mean a lot to me, and I'd never intentionally hurt you…" she whispered before she ducked down to give him one last small kiss before truly pulling back the hand on his cheek slowly lowering to sit against his chest back that tie once more. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Apr-23 10:00 PM
Miles smiled softly at her, pulling her in close when she leaned down to kiss him. He couldn’t help the small satisfied hum that played at his lips and even though he wasn’t trying anything further as being too intimate would lead to quite the distraction in his office, Miles held her tenderly close. It would be all to easy to drown in her embrace and the plump softness of her. He nearly chased her lips when they parted, not ready to let them go and having to hold back a bit instead. Now wouldn’t be a good idea, but perhaps later. To Celebrate. “You’re right. You shouldn’t.” He said slowly, brushing his thumb against her cheek to dry the tear stain that had fallen. “Their opinions of you and what we are, are not true. So let them talk, the talk is beneath you. It doesn’t warrant your attention or your time. Your actions will scream volumes more than words ever could Larisa.” He whispered gently as if this was a secret that no one but the pair of them could share. That no one on earth should know. The secret to living as confidently and as happily as Miles did; fake it til you made it and don’t let anyone tell you how to live your life. The second kiss was just like the first, a delightful treat that he enjoyed keeping as long as she let it. He wouldn’t force her to remain on his lips for longer, just holding her tenderly close when she pulled away and let her hand lower to his chest to play at his tie. Hearing her words made a rare thing float across his face. His cheeks and nose colored to a soft rose hue. Miles was a confident man, not really in the business of fishing for compliments or expecting them either. But hearing Larisa say how happy she was just to be with him, that she wouldn’t want to intentionally hurt him like Melody had, and how she didn’t want others to think so poorly of her, made him blush.
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“I can’t remember when I felt like this Larisa.” He admitted, though it was quiet and contemplative. As much as he wanted to repeat exactly the words she had said to him, he also didn’t want to go too quickly and put pressure on what they had. Inwardly afraid perhaps that he would scare her away, or that added pressure would cause her to worry more about their meeting later this afternoon. One thing he could repeat with certainty, Miles made sure he did. The hand he had had on her cheek quietly fell on top of her own. Gently holding her fingers as he gazed at her from where he sat. It was picturesque, a handsome man with a beautifully stunning woman on his lap, lit by the overcast skies outside the floor to ceiling windows behind them and the lavish office in front. “You mean a lot to me too, and I never want to intentionally hurt you either…” Those baritone vocals were low and quiet, as if he wanted to be certain that no one would hear and he wouldn’t frighten the office nymph that had settled on his lap. He hoped his intentions were clear, that he did care deeply for her even if he was wary of saying the right descriptive words for it. Miles would let her sit there as long as she liked, letting a quiet pass between the pair. A serenity in this moment floated over the office, and for the first time that day, Miles felt truly content. He had a confrontation later this afternoon, but he was confident more than ever that they could handle whatever Connor decided to throw at them. They were equal partners in this, hand in hand. He wouldn’t leave her side and he only hoped she wouldn’t leave his. “Dry your eyes..I hate seeing you cry.” Miles said after a moment, pulling out a small white handkerchief from his inside jacket pocket with the monogram of MJK in gold and silver embroidery on the corner. He used it to lightly dab at her face to erase the evidence of her tears, before handing the little cloth to her in case she needed it later. “Thank you again for brin
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ging me something for lunch. The fruit and water are a surprise treat, and I appreciate it.” It was a polite quiet dismissal, only when she was ready to go back to work would he let her stand up off his lap again. “And remember.. This is private. If you need anything… you’re welcome to be in here with me Larisa.” It was his quiet reminder. The outside world could do and say what it wanted; in here, the only two people that mattered were them. A sanctuary at work, if she ever needed a break. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Apr-23 10:20 PM
She was surprised, very surprised when she saw that blush creep up against his face, it wasn't something she had seen very often at all, in fact she didn't think she remembered a time he looked so bashful and it made her smile a little brighter to know she had caused it, he was glorious when he was dominate and fierce, commanding and stern, but to see him looking just that bit sheepish had caused her heart to hum that little harder, especially because it caused by her. I can't remember ever feeling like this Larisa Those words caused her heart to hum even quicker, her eyes scanned his face to see pure as day the serenity behind those words, it made her feel good to know that she was indeed making this man feel at least some of what she felt for him, he truly did bring a lot of joy to her life and she hoped she would do the same for him, though by his open admittance she at least took comfort in knowing she must do, even if just a bit. " I know…." She said softly back to him, knowing full well this man would never intentionally do that, he had done nothing but protect her this entire week, ensured her happiness and safety was at the top of his priority list and she was so damn grateful for it, for him, words would never express enough how much it meant to her that he was doing so much to help her through everything she was going through and no doubt would still go through, but together she knew they would manage it, her fingers entwined with his holding it softly within her own, taking Just a few moments more to be with him before she knew she should go back, they didn't want to be caught like this after all, and she certainly didn't want to give anyone any more reason to berate the two of them for their actions. Dry your eyes I hate seeing you cry She sniffed back the instant he said that, not wanting to bring him anymore discomfort as she watched that handkerchief come out of his pocket before he brought it to her face as he dabbed it, a warm smile gra
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cing her features before she delicately took the handkerchief from him holding it in her hand. " Thank you…" She gazed down to the lunch she had brought him shrugging a little as he thanked her. " It was the least I could do, and seeing how you were so concerned about you figure I thought it best to try and be a little health conscious, god forbid the king puts on a few pounds…" she teased gazing over to the whiskey again , she wondered if he drank much when he was bere alone in his office, perhaps it was his way to distress when he needed it, she could only imagine how much stress this man was under constantly and now here she was adding to it, but hopefully after today that would be one less load he would need to worry about. " Oh I know, I know your here if ever I need you…" she said, bending down she carefully placed a small kiss to his cheek before allowing herself to gently slide from his leg using his hand for support so she could stand up. " I'll leave you for your lunch, make sure you drink the water, I can't imagine you drink a lot sometimes…" she teased though there was a caring tone beneath those words just simply wanting to look after him as she made her towards the door pausing just briefly of leaving. " Oh and Miles…" she said, turning around to peer towards him, her face taking on a more teasing expression, the smile once more bright again. " You look awfully handsome when you blush…" she teased giving him a small wink before she finally opened the door and left the door quietly shutting behind her as she did. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Apr-23 10:46 PM
There were no additional words he could express. After handing over that small cloth, he simply sat there and admired her. It was difficult not to. She took his breath away, even while she was upset and cried. Her comment on getting fat though did have him chuckle a little. “Well it would be a tragedy if I got too unsightly.” His words were very matter of fact in their gentle tease of her. “I would hate to disappoint the lady in my life if I got too fat to perform for her.” A devilish smile pulled at his lips and he gave a playful wink to her. Suggestive jokes and teases were his bread and butter, but at least she hadn’t seemed to mind them too much. He liked teasing her, playing and incentivizing her to play back with him. The banter they had was enjoyable and casual, something that Miles rarely got. At her next words he arched a brow at her curiously. Did she think he couldn’t handle his liquor? I’m not Connor you know… he thought a little dismissively at her and rolled his eyes. “Please Larisa, I have a little more of a tolerance than just two.” He said gently chuckling at the idea of him being laid out by only having two drinks. It was true, he would drink on occasion while he was in the office. It helped him to focus and typically he’d never go more than three in a single day. Plenty of time between and certainly not enough to become a habitual problem. He certainly wasn’t like Connor who’d drink the whole damn bottle over the course of an hour. It was just enough to take the edge of his stress off, of which he had plenty on the regular to deal with. Though to be fair he would take her advice into consideration, supplementing the liquor with the water she’d gotten for him too.
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As she turned to walk away, he swiveled his chair to take a look at the meal she provided, lifting his head momentarily when he heard his name. ”Oh and Miles…” He was quiet, waiting for the remainder of that sentence. Wondering perhaps if she forgot to tell him something. A meeting or maybe she just wanted to wish him good luck at his boxing match this afternoon with Connor. He could dream at least. No, what came out instead was a compliment he hadn’t expected that made sit a bit straighter and turn away from her slightly. “I… I don’t know what you’re talking about Ms. Bechtel.” He said, clearing his throat a little and furrowing his brows. He caught the tease in her voice and shook his head playfully at her. He hadn’t realized he’d blushed in front of her, not normally allowing himself to show such a tender emotion. The smile and wink made him roll his eyes and once she’d left the office. Those chocolate colored hues landed on the honeyed liquid that was slowly diluting with the ice that melted inside it. “Must have been the whiskey…” He lied to himself, pushing the glass away as he then unscrewed the cap for the water and gulped down a few mouthfuls before tucking into his sandwich and the fruit she brought up.
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The rest of the day was uneventful and damn near boring for Miles. He presented virtually in a couple additional meetings, went downstairs to the IT department to discuss changes in their equipment with Dustin, and met with Tristan afterwards in marketing to discuss a new ad proposal he’d come up with. It kept Miles busy, in and out of his office, that by the time it was ten to five in the evening, Miles really hadn’t known where the time had flown by. Getting up from his computer and shutting everything down, Miles took a deep breath before standing and making his way out of the office. This was it. The evening’s confrontation with Connor that neither Larisa nor Miles wanted to have. Might as well get this over with. “Ready to end the day?” He asked gently, walking out of his office and closing the door behind him. He wasn’t smiling or really looking forward to the end of their day, merely gauging how Larisa was faring knowing where the evening would place them. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-Apr-23 11:08 PM
She was chuckling a little as she left his office, his perplexed complexation and the way he shook his head at her still at the front of her mind as she made her way back to her desk grabbing the food she had bought for herself she peeled the top of to the salad grasping the fork she had brought she started to eat, her mind was on so many things though it made it hard to truly relax into the lunch she was having though she tried exceptionally well to not dwell on what happened earlier, or what was going to happen later if anything at all…her eyes however flicked to that office door where Miles was sitting behind. Her face twisted into a soft smile to think of him then, how truly wonderful he was, how caring and compassionate he was towards her anyway, how even on his busy work days he made time to help her, comfort her, and bring her joy, he trust was a treasure one she planned on taking care of as long as he allowed anyway, she truly did care for him and the longer they spent together the more she realised just how much, he brought so much joy to her, she just hoped he did the same for him. The rest of the day thankfully was busy, organising more meetings, sorting out more reports and putting together charts that he would need for meetings he had coming up in the week, she truly was enjoying her job, and found it extremely enjoyable, that and it consumed her mind which was something she needed right now not wanting to focus on what was to come later, so focused indeed that when Miles came out of his office to suggest it was time to go she blinked at him with confusion, surely it wasn't time already? Gazing down at the clock on her computer she looked surprised shuffling on the chair momentarily. " God, is that time already?.." she said softly her voice taking on a more anxious tone then as that nervousness bubbles dangerously high inside of her for what they were now going to do. " Let me just finish this up and I'm ready…" she said quickly typing a few more th
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ings on the computer before finally finishing what ever it was she was doing of, she shut the computer down rearranging her pads and pens so it was neat again before with a sigh she pulled herself up from the chair reaching for her bag. " OK…I'm ready, let's get this over with @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 12-Apr-23 11:33 PM
“Agreed…” Miles said a little more sternly than he intended to. He wasn’t angry with her or frustrated really, he was just not looking forward to the evening’s events. He knew what it would mean. He would have to leave her on her own, with Connor. Alone. The very idea made his stomach twist into knots. “The sooner this can be done with, the better.” Miles would wait for her in the elevator, holding the doors open until she stepped inside before pressing the button for the lobby. His nerves were becoming frayed, stretching as far as they could as he tried to think of anything else but what was to happen or what wouldn’t happen that evening. His foot would tap on the floor of the elevator, his arms crossed over his chest. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something terrible was going to happen even though he had zero evidence to prove that theory. It’ll be fine… He won’t start anything because he knows I’ll kill him. Miles thought to himself, trying to settle a little before he realized he just couldn’t. “Larisa…” He said softly as the elevator fell easily down past floor 30. “When we get to the cars, we’ll take the Ferrari home.” He said quietly, explaining the plan he had in mind for going to Connor’s. “Thomas will take you and myself in the Bentley from there so that there’s an extra driver to take care of your car. Whether that’s you or myself or Thomas. The Bentley’s also a bit bigger than my Lamborghini, so you should be able to fit more things in the back of it in the trunk if needed.” He felt like this was a solid plan. Miles had thought that with Thomas there, he had a spare body in case someone needed to phone the police and stop an altercation. He was very sure that he could take Connor at his best, but if push came to shove Miles wasn’t going to take any chances. This also gave Miles the ability to take care of Larisa’s car, which he assumed was important to her since she’d told him that it had taken a while for her to save up to purchase it. *If
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she doesn’t want it, we can figure something else out for her regarding transportation* Miles thought to himself as the elevator continued down and hit floor 20. “Oh…and one more thing.” He said slowly, reaching forward and hitting the stop button on the elevator. The lift halted slowly on level 15, and Miles turned to Larisa in the box. She normally would be against the wall of it, leaning gently, so that’s where he assumed she would be this time. It took a step, perhaps two to close the distance between the pair of them, his lips coming down to dust against her while he put a hand out against the wall of the elevator next to her. He wanted her there, trapped between him and the lift with nowhere to go. Leaning forward so he could press against her playfully, Miles brough his lips to her ear and teased a quiet velvety whisper against her skin. “I don’t, blush.” There was a slight chuckle there, holding himself there in that elevator against her. It would be so easy, so tempting to run his lips down her neck. To place his teeth against her skin and make her forget where they were going. Make her mind go blank and disregard even the idea of going to Connor’s tonight. Instead, as he knew this was important to her regardless whether he wanted to or not, Miles let his breath be the only thing to run against the soft curve of her neck, tilting his head to kiss her cheek gently instead. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Apr-23 12:03 AM
Agreed She heard the tension in his voice and she felt terrible for it, she knew this was her doing, insisting that she go there alone , but in her mind it was just the best thing to do, to try and leave in more amicable terms, it wasn't that she wanted any kind of relationship with Connor once this was all finished but she at least wanted to leave the home knowing that she at least did what she could to explain herself of things to him and to allow him to get anything he wanted to out, she wanted both of them to have that opportunity and she knew it simply wouldn't work that way with Miles around, neither man seemed to be able to control their anger around one another not that she blamed them, but she wanted to try and end things peacefully, if she could anyway. " Agreed…" she simply responded mirroring in his words, she truly did just want this all over with, right now she felt like a black cloud was over her head stopping her from truly relaxing into a life without Connor and thats what kept her resolve up, because she did want her life back, for months it was spent pandering to that man doing what ever she thought was necessary to help him, her own guilt eating her up inside for what had happened prevented her from having the strength to truly deny him what ever he wanted, she wanted to be able to see her friends again, to go out with them, to truly enjoy her life that she felt was taken from her, that's what gave her the strength to do what she knew she needed to today. Stepping into the elevator she did indeed lean against the cold door, her own arms around her waist as her eyes flicked to Miles watching the tension in his arms and stance the way his foot bounced on the floor had her wincing, he really was upset about all this, she sighed and maybe she would of said something before he spoke and silenced her, she listened quietly to what he had to say a smile coming against her face to see he bad it all figured out, she didn't respond straight away
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just allowed him to tell her what he thought would work best nodding lightly at the end. " Sounds like you have it all figured out Miles, that sounds like a good idea " Oh and one more thing "Hmmm?" She said her eyes taking him in before he hit that stop button she felt the elevator slowly coming to a stop, her heart hit a bit harder then as he started to close the difference between them, she allowed her arms to drop as he came ever closer his hand leaning against her head his lips so close to touching hers it suddenly made her legs feel weak, something about this man turned her damn joints into jelly, she had to will her body to stand up straight and to not fall into a melting puddle of goo right there in front of him, she felt the weight of him against her, those eyes fluttering almost close as his lips went against her ear. I don't blush She couldn't contain the small chuckle then, her hands lifting to dust over his chest playing with the shirt as those fingers went around his frame her arms following so she was almost hugging him. "Oh I beg to differ il mio lupo, you do indeed blush and it was all for me to see, don't worry I'll keep it as our little secret just for me and you" she whispered back playfully pulling her self away so she could gaze at his handsome features her face softened then her eyes dancing over those glorious chocolate eyes she loved so much her hands pressing into his back to keep him right there if just for a moment more. "Kiss me….please…" she whispered tentatively towards him wanting to close the distance herself but allowing him the option if he did, she just needed this, just something to pull her mind away from the task they were going to do, and right now she just wanted her mind to be consumed by him, if only for a minute. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Apr-23 12:27 AM
As if she would ever need to ask him. A cool grin spread over his face looking at her and finally hearing something that made his anxiety over the evening’s events began to melt. Her smile was therapy, her laugh a medicine, her touch a soothing balm. The hand on the wall of the elevator slid down so it could cradle the back of her head in his palm tenderly, while the other came forward to pull her waist closer to him. All at once, his lips found hers with passion and a searing heat. He’d wanted to kiss her like this, a proper kiss all damn day. His leg came forward to press against the slight gap at her knees with her skirt, wanting desperately to slide his knee between her legs and really pin her there against that elevator wall. His body hummed against her, his tongue swiping over her lips requesting entry to her mouth like a demanding guest. Eager to play and caress her pink muscle in turn like dancers finding one another again. He held her there as long as he dared. As long as his lungs would allow not getting breath before regrettably he pulled away to suck in a desperate plea of air. It sent a shivered pant out of his parted mouth for a moment, holding her close like he threatened to go back and kiss her again on his own. A smile pulled at his face and those dark eyes found her soft blues momentarily, a playful twinkle dancing across the abyss of darkness he held. “See that you do, il mio agnellino… it’s a secret I’d hate to have slip out.” He whispered softly, a commanding growl edging his voice even though it was purely in play. “I do have a reputation to protect after all… Who’d be afraid of the big bad wolf if people knew he blushed at a beautiful woman?” The chuckle that came out afterwards was playful as well as rolling from his lips, his body sinking back into hers to capture her taste again. This time it was far sweeter, less desperate and demanding but held with more love and tenderness. He didn’t hold her long, just enough to show the care he had
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before Miles pulled away for good this time. Slowly, he let his hands slip away and his feet to take a quiet step back to give her space again. The satisfied smirk on his face showed he’d seriously needed that pick-me-up. It had truly helped him forget about the evening’s stresses, forget about the plan he’d come up with and the man they were going to meet tonight. In silence, he pressed the stop button again and the lift slowly began it’s decent to the ground floor once more.
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Once down on the ground floor and the elevator doors opened to show the lobby, Miles let Larisa out first before following closely after her. Thomas was already outside with the Bentley for Miles and the Ferrari was waiting right where Larisa had parked it for her. Miles held the door open for her so she could step out and get to the car, making his way himself towards the Bentley after her. “Evening Thomas…” he said quietly, to which the blonde haired young man smiled and tipped his cap to both Miles and to Larisa. “Evening sir. Ma’am” He said in his same chipper tone. Miles had already given him the plan in a message earlier that day, so it was no surprise to Thomas what they would be going to do today. Even with such a gloomy event, the young man was still as bright and shining as ever. A truly positive light that Miles was grateful to have in his employ. The young lad opened the back door of the Bentley for Miles to step inside, though he waited to be sure that Larisa got into the Ferrari and would make her way back to the Penthouse garage with it first. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust her, but it was more he just wanted to be sure there were no hiccups tonight. That and while he hated to watch her go, Miles certainly didn’t mind the view of watching her leave. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Apr-23 04:46 AM
She felt a small breath leave her as his hand moved from the elevator and came down to cradle the back of her head, his other arm coiling around her waist to pull her in close, a small whimper already leaving her lips before his own found hers and was soon met with a groan, it was passionate and fierce something she very much needed in that moment her arms wrapped around him a little tighter her hands digging into the fabric of that crisp jacket he wore to hold him right where he was, her mouth parted to allow his tongue to move into her mouth, her one toying with his in the passionate dance he had created, her mind became all consumed with the feeling of his mouth on herd, the way his hands felt against her body which had any other negative feeling leave her, she wondered if he knew the true extent of how good he made her feel, not just when he was passionate like this, but it all aspects of what he did for her. She gasped as he pulled away, her lungs burning with the need to breath as she soon sucked in that much needed air, her tongue coming to gently swipe along her lips, the slightest tinge to her cheeks from the contact as her eyes finally fluttered back open just in time to hear his teasing words, she chuckled lightly a playful grin spreading across her face as her hand lifted to Run her thumb tenderly along his bottom lip. " Don't worry, your secret is safe with me, no one needs to know just how tame the big bad wolf is, that's a secret this little lamb will keep all for herself…" she teased her hand coming round to cup his cheek just in time to meet his lips again, this time it was gentler more subdued but still as loving as all the others he ever gave her, her hand toyed round to the back of his neck to play with those short hairs before he finally broke it again, the smile still gracing her face as he finally stepped away, her own hand coming to her mouth to swipe over her lips that were still tingling from his kiss. The elevator started moving agai
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n and they were soon at the bottom she pulled the bag up over her shoulder as they finally stepped outside, a cold brisk air hit her causing a small shudder to roll over her as she gazed to the sky absentmindedly it looked like rain again and that caused a small frown to cross her face, not that it lasted long as soon as she saw Thomas beaming face outside that Bentley she grinned waving her hand to wave to the lad. " Good evening Thomas! Hope you've had a good day " she said smiling brightly towards the lad before making her way towards the car she unlocked it swiftly peering over to where Miles was she gave him a tender smile before slipping into the vehicle once inside she sighed deeply thoughts of what was to come next came billowing to her mind as she shook her head, this would be fine..everything would be fine, she pulled out her phone sending Connor a quick message that they would be there shortly before starting the engine to the car and pulling swiftly out of the parking lot to head home. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Apr-23 06:07 AM
Thomas had nodded happily towards her, which only made Miles raise a brow at him. It’d be all too easy to tease the boy and insinuate that he was flirting with Larisa again, but considering where they were going later tonight, Miles decided against it. He was already on edge about the whole thing and had just settled down after his impromptu make-out session with Larisa in the elevator. The last thing he wanted was to fire them up again before getting to Connor’s. A place where he knew he’d be on edge the moment they arrived. “Let’s get going Thomas.” He said quietly, watching as Larisa made her way into the vehicle and the sapphire blue sports car glided gently towards the exit. Miles would wait until it was nearly out of sight before stepping into the Bentley himself and getting as comfortable as he could. The whole drive back to the penthouse, Miles was leaned forward on his knees, going over the plan again and again in his head. It was like he was preparing for battle, or for one of his quarterly board meetings. Practicing and re-practicing different scenarios and different ways things could go. There would be no talking to him in the car this time around, and Thomas knew better than to bother his boss when he looked like that. There was just a seriousness that Miles had when he was deep in thought that barely anything registered with him. So the whole right, the pair of them remained silent. The only sounds being made were the glasses that would clink in the bar insert in the back of the Bentley that were left emptied and untouched. All too soon, Miles found he was home, pulling into the parking garage of the penthouse and allowing Thomas to turn the car around so they could leave not long afterwards. Taking a deep breath to steady himself, he leaned back in the backseat, crossing one leg over the other like he would sometimes to wait for Larisa to join him. So far, things were going well enough. Drop off the Ferrari… head to Connor’s. And then we wait..
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Miles repeated in his head, looking out the window of the ebony vehicle to see if the Ferrari had been parked and if Larisa was on her way towards the Bentley so they could go. Thomas put the car in park and stepped out himself. It was part of his job to open the door of the car for Miles and for any guests that were accompanying him, so it was natural for the driver to step out this time too, in order to open the door for Larisa to climb inside. For Miles, it felt like an eternity. It felt like time was going at the speed of smell and his whole world was hinging on the this one particular moment in time. One real fear struck him that he had been trying to avoid thinking about up until this point. What if Larisa changed her mind? What if she decided to stay with Connor instead? What then? The idea made him sick and made his heart ache with a pain he hadn’t felt since his mother passed. A stabbing sensation of loss and grief. While most of him was decided that she certainly would not want to go back with Connor, it was that small sliver of doubt that made his chest hurt. He hoped he was wrong. He hoped it was just a paranoia and a worry he didn’t have to think about. Miles pushed the thought out of his head, refusing to believe that after the last couple weeks, after the dancing and the laughing, after the talks and the smiles and the copious amounts of intimacy, that Larisa would ever choose to remain with Connor. So he would sit and wait for the Bentley door to open and for Larisa to be beckoned inside by Thomas waiting patiently outside. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Apr-23 06:41 AM
The drive back wasn't as quick as it normally was, perhaps because she was taking her time a lot more then she meant to, maybe because self consciously she was trying to prolong the meeting she knew was coming once she got into that Bentley and she was nervous, that she could admit to, she just hoped Connor behaved himself and wasn't drinking, if he was there would be no talk that she had told her self, any indication that he even had one glass of anything and she would get Miles to come In there whilst she would pack the rest of her belongings, sober Connor she could handle, drunk Connor was unpredictable and she wasn't about to deal with him again on her own, not anymore. She soon found her way to that garage much before Miles as she switched the engine of and sat back in her chair, a small sigh left her as she closed her eyes going over whatever it was she wanted to say, whatever it was he might say to her, all the guilt no doubt that would be tossed her way but she wouldn't stand for it, not again, not this time, her eyes caught the glint of the Bentley as it pulled it not longer after her, she gazed towards it watching it turn around prepared to leave one more and she felt her stomach clenching with anxiety especially when Thomas got out and was patiently waiting for her. With a deep sigh she pulled herself out of the car, shutting it and locking it swiftly. " Thomas just give me a moment would you…" she said softly to the man giving him a small nervous smile before she made her way back into the penthouse she quickly made her way back up the stairs and into that spare bedroom where the two cases she brought were which was now empty gathering them both up she carefully carried them down the stairs before back outside, if Thomas made any attempt to come help her she smiled shaking her head. " Thomas I'm okay there, not heavy, honestly…" she would say she would carry them to the trunk herself if he didn't take them placing her hand softly on his shoulder. " Po
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p those in the trunk for me please…." She gave him another smile, perhaps a knowing one silently thanking him for being there with them, knowing Miles might indeed need someone around to keep him calm whilst she was in there and she couldn't think of anyone better than the bubbling positive lad beside her. Releasing his shoulder she finally slipped into the waiting limo adjusting her dress as she slipped In watching the door close behind her. " Sorry, I needed to take those cases I think I've only got one there and I don't think it will be enough for the rest of my stuff…" she said her words a little strained perhaps with her own nerves. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Apr-23 07:02 AM
Thomas indeed would step forward, insisting that he help Larisa with the empty cases that she was bringing back from the Penthouse. Had he realized she was coming back with luggage cases, he’d have come up with her in order to bring them down himself. He was a good man, and a hard worker. Most of the time Miles never had to tell him what to do or what to say. He just did it automatically, and it was something that Miles appreciated. “Can’t let you Ma’am.” He would say brightly, tipping his cap to Larisa and insisting that he put the cases in the trunk for her, pulling them gently from her hands. “Part of Mr. King’s rules Miss. Gentleman always helps the lady with their bags after all.” There was a gentle laugh on Thomas’ voice, a youthful spirit he had. He was young, early twenties no doubt, and as sweet as pie. He easily popped the trunk for Larisa and began loading the cases into the back for her. It was clear that Thomas loved his job, and admired Miles with how he took his little ‘Gentlemen’s Rules’ to heart. Once secured, he would then move to open the door for Larisa to climb in next to Miles who sat in the backseat waiting for her. “Nothing to be sorry for Larisa.” Miles said softly, reaching a hand out to gently place it on her knee. Thomas was quick to get back into the car and soon enough the trio were off and leaving the garage again. Miles was fairly quiet, looking forward as the car pulled along. He wanted to break the silence between them, but he just wasn’t sure how. What do you say to someone who’s going to break up for good with their significant other for you and you’re accompanying them in doing that? His eyes turned towards the sky, a little darker gray now as evening had set in. Miles knew that Thomas had an umbrella or two in the front seat of the car, so at least if it did start to rain they wouldn’t get too wet. “Just remember Larisa…” Miles said quietly as the car began to turn off the highway towards Larisa’s previous address. Towards
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Connor’s house. “I’m right here if you need me. For anything. Just say the word, alright?” It wasn’t that he thought she needed the reminder, it was more that he wanted to be sure she knew that she could count on him. She could rely on him to be there for her if she needed him. Whether that was to help carry luggage or punch Connor in the face. Either option was fine by Miles. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Apr-23 07:27 AM
She nodded towards him at his response but didn't say much, like him her anxiety was through the roof , she did however feel his hand come against her knee, her hand soon following to rest on top of his, she knew he was worried and she also knew nothing she said would truly soothe him not until she was out of there and going back home anyway, she couldn't say anything she wanted right now and she knew in the end his anxiety would just be the same, so she didn't say anything instead she to allowed her eyes to look outside to the darkening skies, the black clouds looked ominous it was probably definitely going to rain, not that she cared she liked it when it did, she loved the smell and the sound of it against window panes, but right now it just felt like a bad omen…bad weather, but she hoped her thoughts were wrong. When Miles did finally break the silence she peered towards him, her attention fully on him as he spoke, she smiled a little, her hand clutching his a little tighter. " I know, thank you Miles…I really appreciate this, and everything you've done for me, it truly means a lot to me…" she said softly her hand continuing its gentle strokes before she felt the limo come to a stop, she gazed outside the window, back to her old house, a house that did at one point hold a lot of happy memories, a house she did indeed love that she put a lot of attention into to make it feel more like home, a place that was no longer hers and somehow that made her feel lost, maybe because even though right now she was staying with Miles she didn't know how long he would want that….and she had nowhere else, nowhere to call her own and that made her feel a little uneasy. She suddenly watched Thomas open the door for her, gazing up to him she paused. " Close the door a moment please?.." she asked him, not quite ready to get out yet, once that door was shut she turned her attention back to Miles shuffling across so she was as close as she could be to him reaching up she grasped hi
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s face. " Look at me please…." She said softly directing his face to look at her if he hesitated she tugged him so he would, she gave him a small smile before she leaned in and placed her lips to his giving him a small yet passionate kiss, her mouth moved over his mouth like he kissed her earlier, her tongue moving in his mouth to toy with his own perhaps hoping it would help to settle him much like it settled him neither before she eventually pulled away taking a deep breath her head leaning against his. "It's going to be okay, if I need you I'll call you, I won't be long okay?" she whispered to him, allowing her lips to dip once more to his before she pulled herself away. "I'll be back before you know it…" she whispered before she reached for that door but Thomas got it for her, she climbed out noticing he had pulled them cases out already for her she smiled . " Thank you Thomas, you're truly a gem…I won't be long…" she said gently to him before she looked towards the door she gave a deep sigh grabbing up her cases she rolled them towards the door. Let's get this over with @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Apr-23 08:09 AM
Miles wouldn’t have needed to be persuaded to look at her. At the slightest touch he’d turn his head, knowing it was her that was asking. Recognizing her hand and her warmth anywhere in the room. So when he did turn to her he was pleasantly rewarded with her lips. He could fall into them and nearly did when he felt the heat behind her. Expectant and obedient in a way, Miles let her in just as she wanted, his hand removing itself from her knees so he could cup her face gently in his palm. The only thing that would have made the embrace better would have been if Connor had had to be witness to it. If the windows were darkly tinted to keep people outside from peeking in, and that bastard had had to watch as Miles was the one Larisa chose. That he didn’t need to force a kiss on her, she demanded it of him. “Alright… I’ll be waiting…” Miles whispered back to her when he was given agency over his mouth again. It was agony watching her step out of the car, Thomas doing his job of helping her out and getting those cases ready for her. Miles hated the idea of staying in the Bentley. It felt like he was hiding, and the last thing he wanted was to show Connor that he was afraid to face the boy. So as she walked towards the door with her cases rolling beside her, Miles opened the door of the car and stepped outside to wait. His back leaned against the ebony shining paint of the Bentley, still wearing the sharp black suit from work while his arms crossed quietly in front of his chest. Thomas looked from Miles, then back to the house wondering where he should be in this scenario when Miles addressed him without turning in his direction. “Go ahead and wait in the car Thomas. I’ll let you know if you’re needed for anything.” The words were quiet, just above a whisper and certainly not stern or angry in any fashion. Thomas just nodded to his employer, making his way back to the driver’s side of the car and sitting down in the seat. The ground outside slowly began to darken wit
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h little spots on the concrete, the rain beginning to start in a slow steady drizzle. Miles wouldn’t move, he didn’t care if he got wet and it was certainly too light right at the moment for him to really notice. The only reason he had was because of the differing colored spots on the ground. Instead he was intensely focused on that door, watching as Larisa made her way there and eventually would make her way inside. As soon as it would open or she would go in, Miles would check his Rolex on his wrist for the time. She had twenty minutes before he would check on her, whether or not she called him. That had been the deal and he was going to stick to it. If she called him sooner he’d certainly come running, but he at least was willing to give her twenty uninterrupted minutes alone. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Apr-23 08:57 AM
She gazed towards her car as she walked a quiet smile coming to her face to see it, she would be glad to get her car back, he was right when he said it was important to her, it was extremely important to her though she couldn't help notice that Connors car wasn't there and she frowned at that thought. Where was his car? He said he was going to be here so it was strange it wasn't on the drive beside her own..Well if he decided against this then all the better for me, I gave him a chance after all…. She thought to herself before she made her way to the door, she reached into her bag but before she could even open it with her own key the door was flung open and Connor was standing there, a small tentative smile on his face. "Hey…." he said quietly, Larisa looked up to him then gazing towards his face she clung to those suitcases a little harder to see him, he seemed calm, he didn't smell of drink…well that was something right? She swallowed down her nerves, maybe this would be okay, maybe he had accepted it, maybe he was ready to move on to. She smiled up to him then, nothing wrong with being a pleasant right. " Hey…." She said carefully feeling the rain drizzling against her hair causing some of those stray hairs to stick to the side of her face. " Can I come in? I'm getting wet…" she said sheepishly, Connor smiled nodding as he held the door open for her. "Of course…come on…" he said, Larisa found herself a little perplexed though, he was indeed extremely calm, at least he seemed that way, was he too calm though? Especially given the situation. Stop over thinking it, this is a good thing…hopefully it won't be so bad she thought to herself , she watched as Connor took the cases in for her and moved them to the side so she could step in easily, she took the few steps up and went into the house, Connor went to shut the door but paused when his eyes fell on Miles at that car, his calm collective exterior he wore a moment ago seemed to face a bit as he looked t
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owards the man, the smile edged on his face turned into a frown standing a little straighter he stared at the man for perhaps longer then he meant to, his expression cold, almost expressionless before his hand clutched that door a little tighter and it soon shut, locking Miles out. He took a deep breath peering behind to see Larisa at the foot of the stairs, he turned on his heels the same smile soon coming back to his face. "It's good to see you Doll…I didn't know if you would come…" he said, his hand reaching behind him as he quietly flicked the lock across ensuring the door was securely locked behind them before he stepped into the room more. Larisa gazed towards Connor as he used that pet name he had always given her, she frowned a little at it, not really knowing why he used it, she shrugged a little her hand going to her ears to tuck some of her hair behind it. " Well of course I was going to come, we need to talk and I Need to get the rest of my stuff after all…" she said carefully, Connors face faltered then to hear her words a small sigh leaving his lips his hand moving to the back of his neck. "Still going through with it then?.." he asked cautiously, Larisa frowned then her hands clutching those suitcases in her hands as she gazed towards his features with surprise, what did he think? She was going to change her mind? She thought she made it very clear that she wasn't going to.
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"Y-Yes….yes I am, Connor, this…it isn't working, it hasn't for months surely you can see that?" "Oh I don't know Larisa, things were fine until he got into our lives, and now it's all gone wrong, we was happy before we was, I know we can do that again if you just let me show you…" he said almost desperately he stepped towards Larisa and she stepped back shaking her head. "Connor…this isn't his fault, this has been going on for months since…" she paused then biting down on her bottom lip almost afraid to bring it up again knowing the crippling guilt and agony it brought her to even think about, but she knew they might have to, they might have to get this out in the open for them both to truly get over it. " Since your parents died…" she said carefully watching the way Connor tensed had her face furrowing in sadness, she knew it got to him, she knew how upset he was about it all that guilt for him still very much there. "You mean since you killed them?" he said almost bitterly, she sucked in air then to hear him say that shaking her head towards him, it was the first time he had ever said that to her, at least sober and it knocked the air straight out of her lungs, she felt emotions rolling through her. "Connor…I didn't…that's not what happened…" she said quietly her words almost trembling from her at those bitter words that had come out of his mouth,Connor frowned then shaking his head "I dunno what happened Larisa, not really…I heard the voice mail, I see them dead, I see the guilt in your eyes every day, what do you want me to believe? And now here you are about to up and leave after all that? After what you did?" he said, Larisa felt anger rumble through her then, here comes the guilt again, the same guilt he always used against her whenever things went south, the guilt he used to keep her inside, the guilt he used to keep her away from her friends, the guilt he used to stop her working for so long, she swallowed hard then turning towards the s
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tairs. " I'm getting my stuff…I thought we could talk like adults Connor, I thought we could try and sort any differences out before I left but it seems you can't do that…" she said her voice laced with anger then before she picked that case up and took it up the stairs to where there bedroom was opening the door she stepped in, the room looking pretty much identical to how she last left it, gazing around at the bed which seemed untouched maybe he didn't even come in here anymore she thought before she tossed the suitcase on the bed and unzipped it pulling it open before she pulled that wardrobe open and stayed to gather the remainder of her clothes before she heard the footsteps on the stairs. "You wanna talk like adults Larisa? Isn't that a bit beyond us now? Seeing how you couldn't talk to me before about how you was feeling before you went away and fucked your boss?" he snarled towards her ,.Larisa paused as she gazed towards him in that door way her brows furrowing into a deep frown as she scoft towards him shaking her head
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" Connor it wasn't like that…" she said moving back to the wardrobe to grab more of her stuff out causing Connor to frown even harder as he stepped into the bedroom more his hand pushing that door so it shut a little. "Oh, wasn't it? Cause that's how it seemed to me, your face plastered all over the newspaper, his face snarling and telling me all about it last time you were here! Seemed like it was to me" he spat at her again, Larisa shook her head shoving the clothes into the suitcase now not even bothering to do it neatly now, her hand clutched that bag on her shoulder, *maybe I should call Miles….this isn't going how I thought it would she pondered to herself. "I'm not discussing this…it doesn't matter about that , that's irrelevant Connor and it doesn't need bringing up" she said not even looking at him as she moved back to the wardrobe to gather more stuff. "Isn't it?! Cause it is to me!...dammit Larisa stop what you're doing and listen to me!" he snapped, his hand coming up to grasp her wrist tightly, it caused Larisa to wince before Connor twisted her and pushed her against the wall beside the wardrobe, one hand pinned against the wall, preventing her from moving.. " Connor! Get off me now!" she cried her other hand lifting as if to try and push him away before his hand grasped that one too and pushed it against the wall preventing her from moving. Larisa looked up to him with anxious eyes, her wrists stinging from the force in which he had them pinned to the wall. "Connor…get off me…you're hurting me" she pleaded but Connor only snarled towards her his hands ensuring she remained pinned to that wall. "Oh I am, am I? Does it hurt Larisa? Now maybe you have a small understanding of how I've felt these last few days knowing what you did! Knowing what you did to me, do you have any idea what that's been like? To Sit here and know you've been with him! That you've been in his bed! Away from me!" he cried at her his hands grasping their wr
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ists even harder causing Larisa to wince trying to get out of his grasp, tears coming to her eyes at how much it hurt. "Connor please…" she pleaded with him, but that only made him snarl more as he pulled her of that wall causing her to stumble a little at the sheer force of it, he pulled her forcefully across the room before he tossed her down to the bed, she hit the case crying out a little as her arm hit the metal part of the case. "Your not going anywhere Larisa….and I don't care what I have to do to make you realise that, your not going home with him….and that's it, your staying with me…he can't make you feel like I do, and I'm going to remind you exactly how that is…" he snarled before making his way towards the bed. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Apr-23 09:56 AM
He couldn’t shake it. Something wasn’t right. It didn’t feel right. None of this did. As soon as he’d caught a glimpse of Connor and the cold glare that had traveled straight to him, Miles felt something exceedingly wrong in his gut. He couldn’t tell if it was just because he hated the guy that she had previously dated or if there was something more sinister afoot. It didn’t really matter to Miles, it just didn’t feel right no matter how hard he tried to remind himself that he needed to trust her. Larisa will call if she needs you.. He kept reminding himself, his arms tightening across his chest as the rain began to fall heavier on the ground dappling the concrete. Five minutes passed and it felt like an eternity already. She had only just stepped into that door. The soft click of the door told him that Connor had either just shut the door or more likely he’d shut and locked it. If it had been Miles? He’d have done the same. Another check of his watch, nine minutes passed. Thomas was just watching as the cold came in around Miles, the aura of anger and hate and disgust rising around his boss. In the years that Thomas had worked with Miles King, he’d never seen the man so ominously waiting. Twelve minutes. For a moment Miles lifted his head. He could have sworn he hearn Larisa’s voice. It was muffled like she was deep inside the house somewhere and he couldn’t discern exactly what she had said but he was confident enough that he had heard her. But his phone remained silent. You Promised. He thought to himself, grumbling at his own damn moral values. His shoulders rolled as he stood there against that Bentley, watching the ground as the splatterings of rain drops continued. Those dark brown eyes would watch as the spots on the ground began to combine together and his jacket was soon becoming dotted with wet spots too. It was like the world was setting up the fight of the century, giving the ambience needed to set the stage ablaze.
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Sixteen minutes. Miles pushed himself off of that car, needing to stand up and stretch a little. It was nearly time up. He told her twenty minutes and that was all that Connor would get alone with her. His heart was racing, his pulse loud in his ears and his legs beginning to move him back and forth down the length of that car. He had to keep moving. Had to keep thinking that everything was alright. That Connor perhaps wasn’t being a total piece of shit to her. His anxiety was through the roof, hating how long this was taking and wondering if he should just say fuck it and demand that this be over with. His eyes shot up towards the second floor of that house. That was Connor’s voice. He knew that without needing to guess. Now both of them had shown raised voices even though Miles couldn’t discern what had been said between the pair of them. Too muffled and restricted. Seventeen minutes. How he was able to walk the length of his care three or four times and only have a minute pass between the last time he checked his watch was some kind of black magic that Miles didn’t understand at all. Something wasn’t right, and Miles knew it. But his phone remained silent as the grave. Larisa hadn’t attempted to text or call him at all. Maybe she’s alright? Maybe she’s just… telling him off and he doesn’t like that… He thought but that just felt like he was lying to himself again. His stomach twisted into knots waiting. The waiting was killing him, and he ran a hand through his hair to try and settle himself. Another check of his watch made him grimace angrily.
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Eighteen minutes. It was like time was mocking him now. It knew how badly he wanted those damn twenty minutes to be up. It knew how this was torturous to him and how much Miles hated having to wait for her phone call to come in and help if she needed. The sound of the car door opening and the soft footfalls of Thomas stepping out alerted Miles to the lad’s presence. He had an umbrella in his hand, holding it out and over Miles to try and keep him dry, though it did very little for him. “Sir?” Thomas said quietly, almost like he was afraid to say anything to Miles. For good reason, Miles looked murderous. He wanted this over with so they could just go home. So they could go back to the penthouse where it was safe, where she would never have to deal with this house or the sorry pathetic excuse of a man that lived there. “Yes Thomas?” Miles responded coldly. Not that Thomas had done anything to upset him, it was more that Miles hadn’t spoken since Larisa left inside that house and the only thing he was focused on was waiting for her to come back out again. “Um… I’m sorry if this is out of line sir… but…” Thomas’ voice was very quiet, almost frightful which was odd for the boy. It even took Miles off guard, causing him to turn and look at him with more rapt attention. “You know you can speak freely Thomas.” Miles continued, folding his arms over his chest for a moment to wait for what the lad wanted to say. He heart Thomas clear his throat and shuffle a little next to him, the umbrella’s parasol shifting a little as a result. “I just… I don’t have a good feeling about Ms. Bechtel.. She’s been in there a long time…” That made both of them. Thomas feeling concern for Larisa just made Miles’ blood boil further. Something was definitely wrong, he could feel it in the air. Taste it on the wind. Every instinct the man had was screaming at him to get into that house and bring her out. Twenty minutes on the dot.
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“Finally.” Miles exhaled, walking out from under that umbrella and marching his way towards the door like it was the last obstacle he needed to defeat in order to cross the finish line. His hand reached out for the knob, not even bothering to knock. He didn’t give a shit about manners or Connor’s home. He’d given Larisa twenty minutes, and that’s all she would be allotted to be alone with Connor. Like he expected though, the door was well and thoroughly bolted shut. Forcefully he turned and shook that doorknob, frustration running through his veins at being locked out of that house. His fist came next, pounding on that door loudly and with force that it would surely send the noise throughout the house. “Connor! Open the damn door!” He shouted after no answer was given to the demanding knocks he’d tried and the force he’d put into trying to open and pry the door open. This was wrong. Everything about this was wrong. Everything in his body burned and after a good few minutes of pounding on that door, Miles moved back towards the car. His fingers undid the top and then the bottom button of his jacket, slipping the thing off to show the white shirt underneath and the black vest that covered his frame. Nonchalantly, Miles handed the jacket to Thomas who swallowed hard watching the fury that played on Miles’ face. If Connor wanted a damn war, he’d get one.
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Methodically, Miles turned the cuffs of his shirt and rolled those white sleeves up to his elbows. First the left and then the right arm. He turned his head from side to side cracking his neck in the process before he moved towards the back of that Bentley. It wasn’t often that he had to do anything automobile related or maintenance related but he knew where the tools were that were kept in the car for such an emergency. As far as Miles was concerned, a door was easy to replace if he destroyed it. Thomas without a word opened the trunk while holding the umbrella up to keep Miles dry. The man reached in looking for a tool he had thought would only have the purpose of helping to change a tire. But that long thick metal tire iron rod would certainly help Miles to gain entry into that house if Connor didn’t wise up and get the damn door open. Twenty two minutes. His stride had purpose, a heat like he was the devil come to collect his due. There was a heat and an anger that Miles rarely showed as he stepped up to that offending front door and it’s heinous lock that kept Miles out. Just to check, he put his hand on the knob again, jiggling the door before his fist came back up to pound heavily at the door, sending a reverberating threatening thunder through the house.
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“Connor! I’m warning you! If you touch her it’ll be the last fucking thing you do!” He bellowed, snarling angrily at the damn door that refused to budge and kept him at bay despite the soft indentations he was beginning to make in the wood. “Open this damn door!” It was Miles’ final warning to the boy. His final words on the matter. Connor had about a minute to get his ass to that door and open it or Miles would tear it off its hinges if he had to. Connor had poked and prodded and had something precious to him trapped and locked inside that house, and the Big Bad Wolf wasn’t about to let that stand. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-Apr-23 10:40 AM
Larisa barely had time to turn around on that bed before Connor was down against her frame, he started pulling at her dress demanding it move up which only made Larisa cry out her hands coming forward as she started to try and fight him of, her hands lashing out catching him against the face, the slap bounced around the room Connors face moved at the slap before he sucked in a deep breath at the contact, before his own hand rose and before Larisa could do anything the back of his hand connected with her face, the slap bouncing across the room with the strength of it, she didn't even cry out the sheer force of it knocking any words right from her mouth, she just about managed to suck in any air the sting already throbbing she was almost certain her cheek was red raw from it. "I suggest you calm down Larisa! I'm not against putting you in your fucking place you was mine before you was his! And I'm gonna make sure you're mine again! He is nothing nobody you hear me?!? He's a fucking user! Someone who uses women to get what he wants, he pays for whores is that what you want to be?!? A whore?!?" he snarled down to her, Larisa sucked in air again trying to push that sting away from her cheek that was still throbbing. "I'd rather be his whore than your girlfriend Connor…" she snarled right back at him, though the pain in her cheek prevented her from being as loud as she wanted to be, she watched the anger display on Connors face at her words, his hands pulling away from her at the sheer rage he felt his hand rose again as if he was about to strike her again, only this time Larisa wasn't about to let him, her hand rose as quick as she could muster clenching her hand into a fist she lasted out, hard. Her first connected to his face right in his nose, she grimaced at the pain that ran through her hand then but it caused Connor to move back just enough that she could move, her hands went up quickly and pushed him away from her her body sliding of that bed and running
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full pelt to the door pulling it open. She barely made it to the stairs before Connor was right there again he reached out grabbing her wrist at the top of the stairs yanking her back. "I told you! You're going nowhere!! Not to him!!" suddenly she heard the banging on the door her eyes snapping to it to hear Miles on the other side, she opened her mouth as if to shout to him before Connor grabbed her and yanked her against the wall beside stairs his hand coming up to press against her mouth practically slamming her against it to prevent her from saying anything. "You're gonna keep quiet…or I swear you're gonna make me do something I don't want to do" he growled down at her in anger, Larisa hands came up to try and move him of her but Connor simply pressed himself against her preventing those hands from doing much, she heard the pounding again she knew…she knew he would be in there soon, soon he would be there Oh Miles hurry up please she thought to herself, tears coming to her eyes before that banging stopped, had he gone?? Had he left her? She felt her chest tightening then at the thought Connor giving a quiet chuckle clearly he thought the same. "Seems even lover boy has had enough of you…" he snarled down to her which only caused more anger to rise in Larisa, come on your stronger than this She berated herself before her hands as low as they was, quickly moved hitting out in the one place she knew would hurt, she watched Connor grimace as he stepped back.
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"MILES!!!" she cried as loud as she could hoping to god he heard her as she moved to the stairs again she felt Connor reach out for her and she swung around to stop him from grabbing her but when she did she lost her footing, she gasped out quickly trying to reach the bannister but her fingers slipped out of the wood and bed feet completely went out from under her before she went tumbling down the stairs, her body falling in a uncoordinated fashion as she hit the ground with a loud thump, her head smacking the cold wooden laminate, her head whizzed then her eyesight blurry from the impact, every inch of her hurt as she gazed up watching Connor coming down those steps before the banging came back again, she opened her mouth to say something but very little came out, she was so disorientated the smack to her head making her extremely dizzy. "What's wrong Miles locked out??!" Connor called to the door reaching down he grabbed Larisa yanking her up causing her to groan as he tossed her over his shoulder easily, the woman barely weighed a thing anyway. "Don't worry, the time you get in here were be long gone! Don't worry I'll take care of her" his hand moved to the door which he flicked a thicker bolt across it. "Thanks for looking after her, i'll be sure I do the same" he called before he grabbed a set of car keys and hurriedly made his way through the house with her in his arms opening the back door he made his way out to where a large wooden fence was with a wooden gate which would lead out to the back of the house, onto another street….where his car was. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Apr-23 11:20 AM
”MILES!” “Larisa? LARISA!” Miles shouted, hearing her voice through the door and how strained it was. How desperate it was for him to get to her. That’s it. That was what he needed. That little push and Miles was absolutely gone. As far as he was concerned, the commotion he heard inside that house from the tumbling down what sounded like stairs to the shout he heard from Larisa was enough for Miles to want Connor dead. His nostrils flared as he heard the bastard in all his smug glory flick a thicker lock on that door. “CONNOR!” He bellowed at the door, that tire iron coming in handy as the sharp angled end of it struck right at the space between the frame of the door and where the lock would be. The wood cracked and creaked angrily as Miles put his full weight and force into it, splintering and prying that damned door as best he could to try and gain entry to the house. He’d rip every door down if he had to in order to get at Connor and make him pay for whatever he’d done to Larisa to make her cry out like that. ”Thanks for looking after her, I’ll be sure I do the same!” “You sniveling pile of refuse, when I get in there you’re fucking Dead Connor!” Miles snarled at that door, another sickening crack at the door resounding through the house as he got more of that wood splintered and forced away from its frame. Miles could hear keys and his heart dropped. His head turned from that offensive door to Thomas standing at the Bentley.
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“Thomas! Get Going. Now!” He shouted and the young man nearly jumped out of his skin, running to the driver’s side of the car and starting it quickly. Miles didn’t know what Connor was up to, but one thing's for certain. If Miles wasn’t getting in through the front door then Thomas would have to meet at the back. He didn’t want Connor going anywhere. How could I have been so stupid. I Never should have let her go in there alone Miles growled at himself, shoving that metal rod in harder until he could see a gap between the wood and the lock. This wasn’t fast enough, it wasn’t hard enough. He had heard footsteps fading away and he couldn’t hear Larisa anymore. Not with the roar of the Bentley screeching around the corner to one of the streets behind Connor’s home. Miles had to think quickly. If he was Connor, what would he do? Out the back Immediately came to mind, and Miles took a look around the house for a gate, a fence something that he could get to the backyard with. Thankfully fences were a lot easier to get through and with how furious Miles was, he wasted no time running around the side of the house to the connecting fence and its unsuspecting gate. Instead of hitting where the latch would be for the gate, Miles raised his leg up and kicked hard at the hinges. The locks were good and tight, but hinges on fences were never looked after like they should be and often weren’t thought of when considering a way to secure a yard. The first of two hinges blew off the gate, the rusted nails pried from the wood at the force of it, before Miles struck again this time with his shoulder to get the rest of the gate knocked open.
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With that tire iron in hand, Miles made his way around the side of the house. The heavy footfalls of someone caught his attention immediately and Miles picked up the pace. He was a hunter on the prowl, looking for the bastard that had dared to steal what was his. He had just made it around to the back when Connor was spotted at the end of the yard. Getting to that wooden gate to try and make his escape out the back onto another street. “Connor!” Miles growled at him, his eyes wide as he saw the hanging form of Larisa over his shoulder. If he could have set the world on fire, Miles certainly would have. If he thought he could have hit Connor with that tire iron and miss Larisa completely, Miles certainly would have thrown it at the man’s head. Instead he just held it around the middle, one end of it bent where it would be attached to the car in order to take the nuts and bolts off of the wheels, the other end sharp and slanted, for use in prying wheel wells off the tires if necessary. The sound of the Bentley tearing through the street to get to them was enough to make Miles want to ensure that Connor had nowhere to go. His eyes never left Larisa’s dizzied form, the way she hung almost limp over his shoulder and a dangerous fire burst over his eyes seeing the sharp red mark on her face. That was as clear as the rain coming down on the pair of them in the backyard. He’d hit her.
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“Put. Her. Down.” The words were spat out at Connor as Miles closed the gap on him, daring the man to keep running. Almost pleading with him to just try and take off. Miles wouldn’t rest until Connor was behind bars or six feet under at this point whichever came first, and the police took too long to get anywhere. With his sleeves rolled up and that black vest slowly getting wet with the rain, a tire iron weapon in hand and his hair slightly falling into his face as he got closer to Connor with each breath, Miles looked every bit a mob hitman coming to take out his target. His gaze was murderous, absolutely furious with the man who dared touch Larisa let alone hurt her so badly that she seemed damn near unconscious on his shoulder. At least from what Miles could tell. “What’s the matter Connor? Too chicken shit to face me like a man? Too much of a cuck to keep a woman so you have to beat her and tuck and run like a coward?” Miles spat at him. His pace was quickened, wanting nothing more than to take Connor out as quickly as possible, and if taunting the boy would get him to pause even briefly then it would be just enough time for Miles to get to him. He needed time. He needed just a moment or two for Thomas to make his way around the back and truly trap Connor from leaving with Larisa.
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“Why don’t you try that shit on someone your own size you bastard.” He shouted, making sure that if any neighbor was within hearing distance they’d be able to hear the commotion outside despite the rain. One thought came to mind that he knew for a fact would get under Connor’s skin. It was a risk, but Miles needed just a few minutes. Just a few. “You know what I think? Your parents off’ed themselves. Too ashamed to have you as their unfortunate Son. Death was a welcome alternative!” @Amari
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Connor Jhonson BOT 13-Apr-23 11:57 AM
He Knew he was playing with fire the moment he taunted that man, he could hear the wood creaking on the door frame as he left with Larisa slumped over his shoulder, as he made his way into that garden his arm wrapped around Larisa securely so she wouldn't slip from his grasp, she wasn't making a sound which was good….it was easier this way, easier that she didn't say anything, easier to transport her this way, the rain hit his skin as be started making his way up the concrete steps towards the back gate. " I didn't want to do this Larisa you know that right? But I can't have you running of to be with him, he ain't right for you, you know that though don't you? I know…he got to you, but don't worry…we're gonna go somewhere away from here , away from him and your never be bothered by him again and I'll make it up to you I promise.." he said quietly to her, he could see that gate he was so close….so very close to getting out of there with her before suddenly he heard the back gate shatter into a million pieces, his head whipped around before he noticed Miles suddenly appearing, he turned to face the man grimacing just a bit a large frown against his face. " Just couldn't fucking do as your told could you! Had to fucking intervene again! God that's the thing with you rich pompous bastards can never do as your told…" he snarled back to him, he had turned to face the man now his face like thunder as he gazed towards the crow bar in his hand and snorted with a snarly grin. " Oh big man brought a weapon…that's nice…." He taunted stepping back again that gate was so close but he knew the second he turned around that man would be on his back he wasn't stupid, he knew that could do a lot of damage to him, and he wasn't about to take that risk not when he was so close to getting out of there his mind so fixated on needing to leave so he could be with her again he didn't care much for the man infront of him, he laughed at his words shaking his head towards him.
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" Oh fight you, ya mean? I'm not a fighter Miles…I'm more of a lover you know? You should ask her if you get the chance, I'm sure she could indulge you on all that one day, once we get out of here I'll be sure to show her what's she's missed…" he growled towards him, before his next words rolled out about his parents and that frowned deepened anger pulsed through him , anger he had never felt before as growled towards him. "Your a bastard! Think your so fucking smart don't you! My parents might be dead but at least I didn't kill them! Not like you did! How is your mum by the way? Oh yeah that's right.. she's dead huh? Shame…never mind guess it's better that way, she hasn't got to witness what a disappointment her son is…" he growled before he saw some garden sheers on the floor he wasted no time swiping them up, holding them close to Larisa. " Go on…come closer I fucking dare you! Because I swear…I'll make sure you never go near her again, and if I have to kill her to ensure that I fucking will! The only person she belongs to is me! Not you! ME and if I can't have her no one fucking can! So I suggest you let us leave…or your gonna have more blood on your hands you pathetic waste of air!!!! " he growled those sheers close to her side , just waiting to see what he did and prepared it seemed to do anything to make sure Miles never got hold of her again. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 13-Apr-23 03:07 PM
That’s it… just keep talking you asshole… Miles thought angrily, closing in on Connor as the man turned to glare at him. He was smart enough not to keep his back to Miles, that he could admit at least, but that didn’t mean that Miles respected the boy any more. His stride took him from thirty feet to twenty feet. Listening to Connor talk pissed Miles off even more. All the while in the background he could hear that Bentley fade into the distance down the road, hearing it turn so it could come back towards the house on the backside street. C’mon Thomas… Miles thought, knowing his driver was the best around. He knew that car like he knew the back of his hand, and Miles knew all he had to do was keep Connor in the backyard with Larisa to properly surround the bastard. At ten feet away from Connor, nearly close enough to grab hold of him, Miles froze. His feet rooted to the spot as those eyes took in the sheers that Connor was threatening Larisa’s life with. She hung limp on his shoulder, and hadn’t said a word this whole time which thoroughly worried Miles. Was she truly unconscious? How long had she been out? What did he do to cause it? “You’re Right” Miles barked at him, tired of listening to Connor go on and on about how Miles killed his mother. How he was a disappointment to Charlotte. “I did. It’s my fault that she’s dead. I own that Connor. I own the fact that if it wasn’t for me, she’d still be alive. I own my mistakes and live with them every day, not hide behind the skirt of the woman I claim to love while holding garden shears to her!” He spat, raising his arms to his sides to show more of a surrender towards the cowardly man who held Larisa. As angry as Miles was, as murderous as he projected, and as heated his glare was, he couldn’t in good conscience let Larisa get hurt. Not because of him. And if Connor was desperate enough to threaten her life, then Miles had no choice but to change tactics.
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“Put her down Connor. You don’t want to do this.” He shouted at the man, listening through the rain for the distant sound of a revving engine, knowing Thomas was close. Tentative, keeping his hands up where Connor could easily see them, Miles took slow steps forward. Any time Connor seemed to threaten to stab Larisa with those sheers, he’d back off. One step closer another step back in a negotiation for the hostage in question dance that Miles was doing. “She doesn’t belong to anyone Connor! She’s a person, not a thing! She can’t be owned by anyone!” He spat at him, anger lacing every word even though he’d stopped shouting and was doing his best to remain as calm as possible given the circumstances. The roar of the engine down the street was slowly getting louder and Miles sighed heavily, staring daggers at Connor the whole time.
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“Is this what’s making you so damn nervous? Here! I’ll get rid of it. I don’t need it to teach you a damn lesson Connor.” Miles growled, holding the tire iron up and waving it a bit to get Connor’s attention. In one movement, he flicked his wrist and sent the thing flying in a high arch over the fence. It spun and caught the droplets of rain as it went up and then down, clanging hard against something metallic on the other side. “See? No more weapons. Now…Please Connor…Put the shears down.” There was still anger there, but far more concern lacing his words. The last thing he wanted was for Connor to hurt Larisa. “This isn’t how you show her you care for her!” Miles shouted, willing himself to stay put when all he wanted to do was rush forward and tackle the bastard to the ground. To rip the shears from him and unyieldingly beat Connor until he stopped breathing. “Besides that, she didn’t do anything wrong. I Did. I’m the one that took her from you. I’m the one who satisfied her better than you ever could. If you’re going to be angry at anyone or threaten anyone, then do it to the one who actually Deserves it.” He challenged, his hands still up showing how he was unarmed, daring the boy to try something. Anything. As long as Larisa was kept safe.
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Thomas Crowley BOT 13-Apr-23 03:08 PM
The fright in the young man’s bright blue eyes was as clear as a sunny day. Thomas had leapt into the front seat of the Bentley and tore off just as Miles had instructed him to. It had been something that was discussed before, that if Miles had a hard time getting into the front, Thomas would swing around the back. Just to make sure that someone could get into the house if Larisa needed help. Miles had instructed him to stop Connor from doing anything to Larisa, by whatever means necessary. As he sped down the street, he hit a button on the dashboard, a quick dial to emergency services that was there in case of an accident or problem. This was the second part of the plan; if things were going south, Thomas was to call for the police. Thomas had never had to push it before, so when the operator answered he was understandably nervous.
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”Emergency Services, what’s the nature of your emergency?” “He-Hullo.. Uh… My name’s T-Thomas Crowley… I’m the D-Driver for Mr. Miles K-King” He stammered, both hands on the wheel as he continued on the accelerator in the rain. “Hello Thomas, how can we help?” The kind woman’s voice asked over the speakers in the car. Thomas could feel his whole body shaking. “Y-Yes. I need to report a possible k-kidnapping” Thomas continued. The car screeched as he turned the wheel sharply and slid down the road, drifting around a corner. ”A Kidnapping? Is Mr. King the victim?” “No no.. Uh… His personal assistant… Ms. L-Larisa Bechtel is.”* Thomas corrected the woman. He was running out of time on this phone call, seeing the next corner up ahead and slowing just a bit so he could be ready for it. He really didn’t like this, Thomas was such a good driver, always followed the laws and rules of the road and had a horrible feeling about doing any of this. ”Alright, do you know their status right now? Are you able to see the-”
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“No! I’m not! Just…” Thomas cried, his voice shaking as he tried to relay the importance of getting someone out there as soon as possible. “Please! Send the police… And an ambulance too. I don’t know if she’s been hurt. Mr. King is t-trying to get her back! We need help!” Thomas croaked, shouting at the operator as he relayed Connor’s address to her as quickly and clearly as he could. As the Bentley turned the corner he saw that the street behind Connor’s home was relatively empty. There was a car here and there but for the most part it was free of other vehicles. Which house?? Which house is it?? Thomas thought tragically to himself, sending the Bentley down the street a little slower to try and figure out which backside of the house was Connor’s. Then he saw it. It had lasted in the air for just a moment, spinning and shining in the dim light of the clouds and rain. It came down hard, sticking into the roof of a car parked right outside a back gate of a home and garden. “Oh.. Oh no… oh no no…” Thomas whined, gripping the steering wheel with white knuckle force. He could tell that that was the tire iron that Miles had had in his hand. He could tell that there was no one around in the back street behind the house. And it was safe for Thomas to assume that that was Connor’s car parked there.
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”Thomas? What’s going on? Is the hostage safe?” The emergency services operator asked, and Thomas whined just a bit more, biting his lower lip and shifting the Bentley into a higher gear. His foot floored onto the accelerator, sending the car careening down the street. It was incredibly reckless, but Thomas knew he had to do whatever it took to make sure that Connor didn’t get away. Whatever he’d done to Larisa in that house, he needed to stay put until the police arrived. Which meant his getaway car had to be rendered useless. “On S-Second thought… Send two ambulances!” Thomas shouted over the roaring of the engine. ”Why?? Are more people hurt?” “There’s gonna be!” Thomas leaned back and braced himself in the seat. ”Why? What’s happened?” “Just send the medical services and every officer in the area!” Thomas bellowed as the black vehicle bounced on the straight street getting ever closer at increasing speeds towards its final destination. Please don’t fire me sir… The call cut out after that, as the Bentley screeched to a halt in front of Connor’s car. It skid on the wet road and ended up side swiping Connor's car, but Thomas was at least relieved that he'd made it there before Connor could get away. Now however there was a huge scratch that ran down the length of the Bentley, and when Thomas got out of the car to inspect it he winced horribly at the carnage he'd created. He'd successfully pinned Connor's car alright but with the damage to the side of the Bentley, Thomas was sure the car might be totaled anyway. "I'm so fired..."
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Miles King BOT 13-Apr-23 07:27 PM
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Apr-23 07:18 AM
CJ:Connor groaned towards Miles as he spoke about his mother shaking his head with distaste at the man who stood there and openly admitted that it was his fault his mother died, such an idiot standing there in that ridiculously expensive suit what the hell did Larisa see in him anyway? He was a pompous jackass, a rich know it all business man who didn't deserve Larisa, not his Larisa. "Hide?!? You think I'm hiding?? I'm not hiding from anyone! And certainly not from you! You don't deserve you! She shouldn't be yours! You've brain washed her into thinking she needs you and she doesn't! She needs ME and I'm gonna make sure she remembers that! I don't want to hurt her but I will if it means keeping her away from you! Because all you're going to do is break her heart like all those other women! Hurt her like you did Melody! Like your mother! I'll make her see who you really are ! " he spat towards him, the anger pulsing from him in waves, he hated this man the man who took his girl away from him, the man who he truly believed had brainwashed her. " Oh but I do, you want me to put her down so you can come over here and take her again? Come over here and beat me senseless with that metal rod of yours! You're not having her Miles! And I don't care what I have to do to stop you! " he said the shears were held tightly in his hand keeping them close to Larisa who so far had been lifeless or so it seemed, the bumped to her head had rendered her unconscious for the time being though if anyone paid attention her fingers moved just a little behind Connor. " She does belong to someone!!! She belongs to me and it's about Time you fucking realised that! " he barked at him his anger becoming even more unhinged than before, he watched however as that iron rod was lifted, him waving it in his face before it was tossed over that fence, he watched it go hearing the ding from behind the wooden fence knowing full way it had hit a car, and the sheer thought of it only angered him more
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knowing it was probably his car! Suddenly he felt Larisa moving a little more in his grasp and he grinned. " Oh look…sleeping beauty has awoken " he teased before he slung her back over his shoulder making her groan as her feet hit the floor but she was Still unsteady unable to keep her self stood up right, her eyes were still heavy the bruise very much noticeable against her cheek and her head looked like she had some blood matted to the top of it, as Connor dragged her towards his chest dropping the shears he used both his hands to support her so she was standing up right.
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Connor Jhonson BOT 14-Apr-23 07:18 AM
" You not gonna say hello to your boss Larisa…look at him standing there watching you like a hawk…" he teased against her ear his teeth coming to nip her lobe causing her to whimper trying to push her head away, her eyes finally opened though they was weak, fragile looking the knock to her head had clearly done a number on her she could barely stand or keep her eyes open. "Miles…." she said her voice was barely audible. She was so weak and it showed yet so many emotions played on her face, for the situation she was in, a situation she put them in because she was too trustworthy. "I-m…S-orr-y" she tried to get out but that only made Connor become agitated, one hand going to her hair, almost yanking it back as she cried out. " Don't apologise to that piece of shit! I'm gonna deal with him, then when I do…me and you are gonna go on a little holiday, just the two of us and your gonna remember why we're together…" he growled into her ear before he wasted no time in pushing her away, she was unstable uncoordinated as he did her body instantly hitting the ground with a loud thump crying out as she did, her ribs hurt like he'll and she wondered if she bruised them when she fell down those stairs, Connor stepped round Larisa then rolling up his sleeves his eyes full of hatred for the man in front of him. " Well come on then boy ….let's see how pathetic you really are " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-Apr-23 07:52 AM
Connor was trying every last ounce of patience that Miles had in his employ. The words that flew from his mouth were just that. Words. Miles didn’t care what Connor wanted to shout or scream at him. As long as it kept him talking. Kept him busy. Miles was no fool. He knew that Thomas was on his way to their location, and he knew that once here, he could be directed to take Larisa as long as she was out of Connor’s grasp. If he knew his driver, Miles was sure that Thomas would have already called the police too by this point. The game of chess that Miles played was strategic and well thought out. Connor was in Check, and he didn’t even realize it yet. ”Oh look…sleeping beauty has awoken.” The tease in Connor’s voice angered Miles more, but in that split moment as he saw Larisa lowered to the ground, his eyes could only take her in. She was soaking wet with the pouring rain that wasn’t letting up anytime soon on the three of them. Her legs wobbled and it was everything it seemed to just stay standing when Connor grabbed her the way he had. If looks could kill, Connor would be dead ten times over as Miles was forced to watch the bastard nip at her ear lobe and tease her like some kind of demented lover. It was true what Connor said, he was watching Larisa like a hawk but it wasn’t because she was his target. She was the prize. Connor was the target, he always had been.The man wanted nothing more than to put him in his place. If she gathered any kind of focus, Miles looked on the verge of combustion. His arms flexed and his hands balled into fists as they lowered down to his sides now that Larisa was safer on the ground.
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The mistake Connor made in his anger and frustration, was the fact that he threw those shears away to hold Larisa upright. While Connor was distracted with holding Larisa, belittling her and holding her like some kind of possession, Miles took a step and then another forward. He’d dropped that weapon, dropped his only bargaining chip to keep Miles at bay. And he planned to make him pay for it. ”I-m…S-orr-y” Miles didn’t get the chance to tell her not to apologize. Connor did that for him, far more forceful than the businessman ever would have. His dark eyes just watched her, and he shook his head as if to tell her the same thing in a far kinder way. ‘Don’t apologize Love. I’m coming to get you. Don’t worry.’ So much said in just a small look, sent her way with compassion and gentleness before turning to the inferno from before as his attention focused back on Connor. Another step forward as he watched Connor chastise and angrily snarl at Larisa. Miles was about three or four steps from being able to grab hold of Connor when he did the unthinkable. She fell back to the ground in slow motion for Miles shoved to the ground in the wet and the cold grass. The cry she gave of pain and agony when she hit the ground seared in Miles’ head. Connor had just signed his own death certificate ”Well come on then Boy…. let’s see how pathetic you really are.”
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“Been waiting on you, Princess...” Miles snarled, watching as Connor rolled his sleeves up and took a pace or two towards him. It was precisely then, that the screaming sound of metal colliding with metal and the deafening roar of the Bentley behind the fence announced it’s arrival. The sound was ear shattering, so much so even Miles winced at the carnage he knew had happened. All he could hope was that it was distracting enough that Connor would be caught slightly off guard. A roll of thunder erupted from above the two men in the pouring rain, and Miles took two large strides to close the gap between himself and Connor. His left fist flew first, as hard as he could get it to go, using every muscle in his arm and torso to put as much weight and force behind that punch to Connor’s face as he could. Miles didn’t expect it to connect. He almost hoped it wouldn’t. Not because he didn’t want to punch Connor in the face and knock him out, but to avoid the fist flying towards his face, Connor would have had to bend forward. Bending forward meant Miles could instead collide his knee into Connor’s midsection with the force of movement he’d gained by closing that gap. Either way you sliced it, Miles wanted not just to teach Connor a lesson. Not just to knock the man out. Miles wanted to hurt Connor. “What’s the matter Sweetheart? Thought you were going to show me how pathetic I was?” Miles mocked him with a dark snarl to Connor, waiting for any sign of resistance or life from the bastard. Miles wasn’t a fighter, but he knew a thing or two about being in a brawl. He worked out regularly enough to match Connor and considering he was taller than him and a little more broad, Miles was safe to assume that this would be a one sided fight, if not a fair one on both sides. @Amari
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Connor Jhonson BOT 14-Apr-23 09:45 AM
Been waiting on your princess Connor frowned even deeper then at his teasing words, oh he was livid the anger was clearly portrayed on his face and he had a mind to step forward and do what he wanted to do since he saw his pathetic snarling face stood there next to Larisa when they came back from their work trip even the thought of it had his anger filling so dangerously high inside of him, he had said Larisa didn't belong to anyone but he was wrong, oh so wrong, she was his not Miles, and that son of a bitch deserved to know that. He nearly moved his foot forward one more time before he heard the loud collision behind him, hid attention mimenterially did go from Miles as he looked behind his brows furrowing deeply, what the hell was that? Has someone hit his car? That son of a bitch probably planned something, he turned quickly round to where Miles was but in his moment of distraction he hasn't realised just how close he came, and when that fist flew at him he did indeed duck to get away with it but didn't predict his knee coming up instead, it collided with his stomach causing him to groan and step back the power of it damn near winding the man he sucked in hard to regain the air that had been knocked out from inside of him. What's the matter sweetheart? Thought you was going to show me how pathetic I was? Those words was all he needed to pull him out of his breathless struggle, Miles was close he could see that, Miles might be stronger but Connor was a damn site more Agile, his body twisted his hand coming up with such speed it would probably be difficult to avoid, his fist no doubt connecting with the side of his face, the connect causing a loud thump to ring out across the air his other hand coming forward going straight for Miles ribs if it would connect, it seemed Connor was just as intent as Miles was to hurt him.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Apr-23 09:45 AM
Larisa laid on the floor, her body soaking wet from the rain, the pale coloured dress she was wearing stained dark from the mud she was now laying in, her head hurt, her face hurt and most of all her ribs hurt, her arms came around herself in a desperate attempt to hold herself together, she couldn't Remember a time she was in so much pain, she was sure tumbling down those stairs had done more damage to her then just her head. Her eyes turned then, heavy but at least she could see, to watch the fight going on in front of her, she winced as she watched Connor get hit before his attention was soon turned on Miles and she watched the fist connect to his face and she winced even harder "St-op….S-top…." She tried saying, she didn't want Miles to get hurt, even now even hurt she was trying to dissolve the situation she didn't want them fighting…She tried to tried to lift her self of that floor gritting her teeth as she did before a sharp pain shot through her and she fell back to the ground with a groan her arm wrapping around herself a little tighter. " Fuck…." She grimaced sucking in air but even that hurt, as she lay powerless to stop the fight that was going on around her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-Apr-23 10:15 AM
Miles was about to give Connor another, stepping towards him as he backed away a little winded from that knee to his gut. His head shook and it was clear Miles was out for blood. He wasn’t a violent man, but when pushed hard enough, when shoved far enough, there was nowhere on earth his enemies could hide. Before he could get another hit off on Connor though his attention was momentarily brought to Larisa, who seemed to want to stop the fight. She looked so tired, so hurt and in so much pain. The car door of his Bentley on the other side of the fence told Miles that Thomas was just on the other side of that damn gate. She’ll be safe soon. His momentary lapse in attention granted Connor that window of opportunity. The fist that collided with his face from Connor was hard enough to shove Miles’ attention sideways. His jaw slackened just a little as the force behind it turned his head and Miles brought his thumb to the side of his mouth slowly. He could already feel the sting there and knew his lip was cut. It was only confirmed when that thumb slid across the corner of his mouth and wiped the trickle of blood that was drawn off. “Look at you… so there is some fight in you…Color me impressed Boy” Miles growled as his head turned slow and menacingly back around to face Connor square on again. If Connor hated Miles, there was a sinister loathing that glared back at him. There’d be no further warning this time, Miles swung again his fist aiming for Connor’s face already slightly bloodied from where Larisa had hit him in the nose. Not that Miles knew that. Not like Miles cared. The problem with agile opponents was they could move out of the way easier. Miles was sure that Connor knew this, and would take it to his advantage. If he didn’t he’d surely get clocked in the face. If he did, as Miles expected him to, he’d find the other fist coming from the other side in a clear 1-2 punch. It wouldn’t matter, Miles was sure one would connect and when it did his hand w
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ould grab hold of Connor by the back of the neck. “Let me show you how it’s done.” Miles growled angrily in Connor’s face, pulling the man forward to throw him onto the ground. The problem with a larger opponent when you were more agile, was if they got a hold of you once it was very hard to get out of their grasp. Miles had every intention of making Connor beg to whatever god he believed in for mercy, only for Miles to have him swear to him and let his prayers be ignored. No god would save Connor from his fate, the crackling of lightning that lit up the sky showing just how deadly Miles was for the man.
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Thomas Crowley BOT 14-Apr-23 10:15 AM
While he stood there examining the damage of the Bentley, wondering how he should update his resume considering he was sure that Miles would be firing him after this, Thomas quietly began hearing the scuffle and angry words shouted back and forth. Male voices, and one he recognized as his employer. A chill ran down Thomas’ spine; he’d never heard the venom that was in Miles’ voice before and he worried that that kind of ire might be turned on him if he wasn’t careful. He might need help though Thomas thought, striding to the gate of the back fence and reaching over to unlock and unlatch the tall fence from the other side. Without saying a word, Thomas peaked in and saw just when Connor’s fist collided with Miles’ face. He could see the wince on Larisa’s face as she lay on the ground in the dirt and mud, clearly in pain and by the look of it unable to get away. Thomas was no fighter, he was no lover either. But he wasn’t stupid and it seemed to him that the most important thing right now was to let the two men brawl it out while he got Larisa to safety. As quietly as he could, he let that gate swing slightly open to let himself into the back yard, tapping on Larisa’s shoulder when he got close to get her attention and not startle her too badly. “Miss? L-Let’s get you outta here…” He whispered, reaching out to help Larisa to her feet. He couldn’t carry Larisa like Miles could, so he would need her feet under her so he could support her weight on him. He was gentle and kind about it, doing what he could to try and cause her the least amount of pain possible while also trying to be as quiet as the grave. Last thing Thomas wanted was to alert either man that the woman they were fighting over, was no longer in the vicinity. @Amari
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Connor Jhonson BOT 14-Apr-23 10:46 AM
Look at you there is some fight in you, colour me impressed boy Connor practically growled at Miles as be taunted him, as he stood there and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, he knew the man was stronger then him that wasn't something Connor was going to dispute but maybe his agility his ability to move a little quicker than Miles could would be on his side, perhaps just a little. " Shame I can't say the same thing about you, nothing about you is impressive " he snarled towards him, preparing himself for what ever was to come next, and when that fist came hurdling towards his face Miles was right to assume he would dodge it, he did with ease and precision, stepping to the side right out of reach of that fist, though what he wasn't expecting was the fist that came hurdling towards him on the order side, it connected with his face so hard it damn near knocked him of his feet. He was disoriented, he could taste the blood in his mouth but could do very little else before that strong hand came to the back of his neck , he groaned at the strength behind it, not able to truly prevent what happened next as he was pushed down, his body despite his best efforts collided with the mud and grass beneath his feet smacking his body against the ground with a groan
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Apr-23 10:46 AM
Larisa was huddled up desperately trying to stop the ache she could feel in her ribs, it simply stole her breath away, as well as the pain she felt throbbing through her face and head, this was all her fault, all of it, if only she wasn't so stupid to think that everything would be okay, that Connor would ever consider putting his hands on her, she truly never thought he would, she believed the man to be verbal at best but never violent he had never shown a violent tendency towards her before….then again he had never lost her before. Suddenly she felt someone on her shoulder. Her head turned just a little to see Thomas' kind face peering towards her, her hair stuck to her face, her body broken yet here he was willing to help her, she felt tears coming to her eyes as she reached for the lad who so desperately wanted to help her. " T-homas….I'm so…S-orry " she said her words a trembling mess, it was clear she felt responsible for dragging him in on this to, he didn't deserve to be a part of this mess none of them did. With his held she managed to pull herself up her arm however wrapped around his neck hoping he at least could support her weight a little she was far to weak, far too injured to make the walk herself, wincing terribly she grit her teeth her cred arm wrapping around her self to hold herself together, or to at least hold those ribs that were hurting so much anyway, slowly she walked with him not saying a word not wanting Connor to see them, it was bad enough Miles was in the thick of it right now she would never forgive herself if Thomas got hurt to. " T-Hankyou Thomas…" she said quietly, her words coming out pained as she tried to hold herself together at least long enough to get out of that gate and away from him.
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Thomas Crowley BOT 14-Apr-23 11:13 AM
“Shh…” He said softly when Larisa turned and her eyes filled with tears just seeing him there for her rescue. “Don’t start that Miss. Nothing to do with you.” He whispered urgently to her, kneeling in the dirt and the muck to pull her to her feet. He wasn’t as strong as Miles to carry her outright, but he could support her weight and have her lean against him. His arm wrapped around her to stabilize Larisa as best he could. The car was definitely going to be a welcome retreat he was sure. It might be scratched and damaged, but at least it was dry and away from the fight. He knew there was an emergency first aid kit in the trunk of the car too, and while Thomas wasn’t a medic or anything, he could at least help until the medics did arrive. ”T-hank you Thomas…” “No need to thank me Miss.” Thomas whispered in her ear, doing his damnedest to keep them as quiet as possible. Let Mr. King take care of Connor without the distraction of Larisa’s escape pulling his concentration. Thomas had every intention of getting her out, flipping himself side ways to drag her gently through the small opening of the gate he had slipped through. It would take him a bit, and he was careful to try and make sure that Larisa wouldn’t be caught on the fence or move that gate too far. Last thing Thomas wanted was creaking wood or hinges to alert Connor to his presence and to Larisa’s escape. “Don’t you worry Miss.” He tried to comfort her, a tentative smile on his face. “Mr. King will be okay. He’ll show that brute not to mess with the people he cares about.” His words were kind and caring, adjusting his shoulder in order to take as much of her weight as he could manage. It’d be slow going, but Thomas was a determined guy. Not the strongest, nor the fastest, but he had a tenacity and an optimism that was more than the other two combined. That had to amount for something, didn’t it?
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Miles King BOT 14-Apr-23 11:13 AM
Miles ignored the comment that Connor spat at him. Like a whelp complaining to his betters; his words were insignificant and weren’t worth Miles’ time or attention. Watching the man stumble to his knees on the ground should have brought Miles some kind of satisfaction. Some kind of gratification that Connor was on his knees and disoriented. That Miles was winning this fight and he was going to ensure he’d be the last one standing. It didn’t. There was no satisfaction. No gratification. No sense of achievement or pride or joy at all. Connor was sitting there on his hands and knees on the ground and Miles felt only the fury that he was still breathing. “Here I was trying to be civil…” Miles tsked at him irritably, taking the step or two closer to Connor. “Give you a compliment… Pity you just are too ignorant to realize it.” The words that came from Miles were dark and cruel. He wasn’t the same man that Larisa knew. This was a whole other beast. He had thoroughly snapped, that threat that had been hanging on for dear life completely eviscerated when he saw just how injured Larisa had been. When the image of her hanging loose over his shoulder was still vividly playing in his head. How she’d cried out for him and her voice echoed in a shrill painful reminder in his ears. He had been late to get to her. Now he was making up for that lost time. “I told you the last time…If you ever threatened Larisa again, I promised you I’d make you pay for it.” He growled raising his leg and rearing it back. It came forward in a sharp arch, hitting Connor square in the ribs and abdomen. Miles leaned down so he could get close to the man at his feet, the storm above ominous and lighting Miles up like he was the Grim Reaper himself. “And I Keep my Promises.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-Apr-23 11:59 AM
Larisa couldn't be more thankful for the man on her side then she was right now, she knew he was a decent lad, a hardworking lad, and here he was doing all he could to try and help her, to help them, she truly was entirely grateful for him and what he did, she would have to make sure he got something for this, not that she thought he was doing it for that reason, she knew the lad was doing it purely out of the kindness of his head. " I do Need to thank you Thomas…I do…" she said cautiously though she winced just a little as she spoke her ribs were truly killing her and every step she took made them burn even more as she grasped hold of Thomas that bit harder for support, she hoped she wasn't hurting him but she truly had no other way to get anywhere, she manoeuvred her way away that gate gritting her teeth as she did so she didn't make a sound like him she didn't want to alert them that they was leaving, she didn't know what Connor might be capable next. Thomas' words about Miles made her frown a little. " I didn't want to …get him involved like this…I never wanted this…he's gonna be angry at me I'm sure, I told him.." she winced again, pausing momentarily before continuing. " I told him he wouldn't do anything and he did…I didn't know..I didn't if I did I…" she stopped however her emotions getting the better of her as a tear slid from her eye from the pain and the situation they was all involved in now because of her stupidity, as they stepped ever closer to that Limo, as he opened the door she cautiously used his support to move her self to sit down, gritting her teeth so she didn't cry out at the pain, her arm wrapped around her waist. " Is…a ambulance coming?.." she asked because despite everything she knew she needed one, she had hurt something the pain in her body told her so.
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Connor Jhonson BOT 14-Apr-23 12:00 PM
Connor was to disoriented there on the ground to truly make out what Miles was saying, his head was spinning from.the smack and despite his best efforts to shake it away he simply couldn't, he didn't even see Larisa being escorted out he was trying desperately to get up from the ground but to no prevail. Not that it mattered any hope of him getting up was short lived as she kick came pounding into his ribs he cried out his body flinging to the side as he landed on his back his arm wrapping around himself to hold himself together his ribs were throbbing the pain pulsing through him in waves as blood dripped from his mouth from the smack he gave him earlier. He gazed up at him suddenly and that anger and power he had from earlier was slowly vanishing. He took a sharp breath holding himself together. " Look I'm sorry alright! I shouldn't have done it…I shouldn't…I lost control…I'm sorry " he said quickly before he heard the distant sounds of emergency services coming he groaned at the sound gripping his waist more. " You better stop…I'll tell them…ill tell you started this, this was you…that's not gonna do your reputation any favours will it…" he groaned coughing a little as those sirens got even closer. @Fiory
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Thomas Crowley BOT 14-Apr-23 12:34 PM
“Shh shh… It’s.. It’s not your fault Miss.” Thomas tried to console her, helping as best he could as he got her into that limo. The distant sound of sirens playing in his ears and making him smile broadly. Finally! The cavalry! He thought, looking around to see if he could see the red and blue, if he could see the flashing lights yet of the emergency vehicles on their way. “Mr. King couldn’t be mad at you Miss.” Thomas said softly, reaching out to hold her hand like a tender friend. “He’s upset cause you got hurt. That’s all. He won’t be upset with you. Not your fault you got hurt.” He was a simple guy. And he knew Miles very well. While his employer on the outside was a tough and hard working businessman, he knew Miles cared deeply about the people around him. The people he kept close. There wasn’t anything that Mr. King wouldn’t do for Thomas if he just asked. “Honest, he’ll probably be more mad at me cause I wrecked his car.” Thomas groaned, a sheepish grin on his face. Miles did love his cars, and Thomas knew that. Though he knew that Miles would forgive his driver if it was the best way to help Larisa. At her question if an ambulance was on the way, Thomas nodded vigorously. “Yes ma’am. They’re on their way. Should be here soon, don’t you worry. Just try and relax a bit. No use stressing yourself out more.”
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Miles King BOT 14-Apr-23 12:34 PM
”Look I’m sorry alright! I shouldn’t have done it…I shouldn’t… I lost control…I’m sorry!” “Sorry?” Miles snarled back, his voice venomous as it gained in volume. “You’re Sorry!? It’s a little late for Sorry’s Connor! ‘Sorry’ isn’t going to mend what you did to Larisa, is it!” He shouted at the man curled and coughing on the ground. Miles was on a warpath. ‘Sorry’ wasn’t going to stop him and his goal. At the next whimpering threat that Connor made, Miles reached forward and dragged the man to his feet, holding him by the front of his shirt and standing up to his full height to force Connor up. In a cold heated tone, his eyes full of fire like the brimstone embers of hell, Miles snarled back at Connor in the most murderous voice he had. “Do you think I give a Fuck about my reputation? I’m a murderer in your eyes right? Killed my Mum, didn’t I? Said so yourself Connor...What’s one more Body to add to the bloody fucking list? Besides… Dead Men don’t Talk.” The sirens were getting louder and the lights for them were coming into view. He expected Connor to flail, to scream, to do anything to try and get out of his grasp as Miles held him close to his face so every word could be clearly felt right down to Connor’s core. There would be no misunderstanding Miles on this. The man expected the ex to punch and kick, so when he would Miles just took the assault. Refusing to let Connor go no matter how many times he kneed him or punched him in the face or socked him in the ribs to get his freedom. It certainly showed the hurt and Miles would show the beating of it, but the last thing he’d do was let Connor get away. When the lights were closing in around the house and he saw an ambulance pulling down the back street where he knew the Bentley was crashed, Miles finally turned to tell Larisa it’d be alright. Only to find, she wasn’t there. She’d gone from the scene all together and the wind in Miles’ sails slowly dissipated.
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Thomas… Thomas had to have gotten her away… He thought, he hoped. He prayed that was the case. He’d been so occupied with Connor, that he hadn’t checked on Larisa or how she was faring. Having had enough of Connor’s whining and whatever attempts he made to free himself, Miles slammed his forehead into his, immediately feeling dizzy at the action. Headbutts were no one’s friend, but Miles needed Connor to shut up and quit fighting. “The only thing you’ll get to keep is her Jag. She doesn’t need it, just like she doesn’t need you.” Miles groaned angrily at Connor. Both men were bloodied and bruised by this point, and any amount of struggling that Connor would have done would have shown neither one the starter of the fight. The squishing of shoes in the wet grass signaled the police’s arrival, and that was when Miles let Connor go. He shoved the man forward into the constable’s hands, turning to them with frustration and anger still playing at his face. “I want this man arrested…I’ll be filing assault and kidnapping charges against him.” He stated, wincing a little as he felt his face tighten, a hand holding at his side a moment. “The ONLY way he gets off is if My Girlfriend decides not to press charges for his actions.” The word came out in a heated rage, clear as the thunder that rolled overhead. It would be up to Larisa to decide Connor’s fate. It was the least that Miles could do considering he hadn’t protected her as well as he would have liked. Gingerly, Miles moved away, opening that gate and getting a first hand look at the damaged Bentley out back. “Well… fuck..” He sighed, moving slowly towards the other side of the car where Thomas was talking with Larisa. His voice was croaked and graveled, concern lacing his words as they came down from the testosterone filled high adrenaline rush of fighting Connor. “Is.. Is she alright?” @Amari
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Connor Jhonson BOT 17-Apr-23 08:22 AM
Connor felt the agonising pain as it washed over his ribs, his arm snuck around his midsection in a attempt to hold himself together, he has failed to notice that Larisa was gone with that Driver, he barely had time to register anything before he was being pulled from that floor with a loud grunt, he winced as he practically dangled in the air, his hands coming to his wrists clawing at them a little in a desperate attempt to get Miles to let him go. " They think you're a monster! You wouldn't dare do anything drastic like that, your whole life be gone then, you're going to prison then who's gonna look out for Larisa eh?" He said his fingers continuing their clawing at his hand that was against his throat, of course his threats about wanting him dead seemed to of struck a cord , his hands came up then and he was right to assume he started to hit him, punching him in the face his fists going to his side trying desperately to get him to release him, those sirens only starting to get closer and be became more desperate knowing full well what would happen when they got here. " Let me go Miles right now! I swear….I swear this isn't over! " he shouted at him continuing their on slaughter doing everything he could to try and get that man to release him but it seemed all his efforts were in vain, Miles was not letting go , and the sound of squelching shoes from behind had his head turning as he saw the officers behind him and he groaned before he was thrusted into the officers arms who grabbed him and twisted his arms around his back those handcuffs being clicked onto his wrists, they were tight and uncomfortable causing him to groan deeply. " This isn't my fault! This is HIM! He did this! …just you wait Miles! " he called to him before the office dragged him of, his body soaked from the rain as be gazed around outside the limo smashed into the side of his car and he saw the young driver but he didn't see Larisa which caused him to growl. *This isn't the end of thi
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s…just you wait…I'll get you back Larisa, Mark my words*
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Apr-23 08:22 AM
Larisa sat in the back of the limo her arm wrapped around her waist, holding her side a little harder feeling that burning sensation rocking through her, she was almost certain something was broken but she couldn't be certain she leaned back in that Limo, her cheek throbbing and her head feeling like it was going to explore. Mr King couldn't be mad at you miss " I hope not, I assured him E-verything would be okay, I thought it would be, I W-anted to try and end things amicably a way for us both to move on, I..I N-ever…thought he would do T-his…I didn't " she said quietly trying to not get to worker up, taking deep breaths seemed to hurt more than anything else as she closed her eyes and winced a little, as he spoke about the limo she smiled and would of perhaps chuckled would the act not hurt her to much, opening her tired eyes she gazed towards the young lad who hand reaching out to take his squeezing it a little. " He won't be m-ad…You did good T-homes, besides…he has enough money…he can B-uy…a replacement " she teased trying to give him a reassuring smile the sounds of the emergency services turning up defended her from any other conversations going on between them, the lights flashing bounced of the interior of the car bouncing of her otherwise slightly paled expression, her hair was stuck to her head her dress clinging to her body , she was soaked to her core which caused small shudders to roll through her, that was until she saw Miles, she felt tears instantly in her eyes to see him standing there and how Injured he was. " M-iles…I…I'm so sorry…" the world's trembled from her mouth, the guilt clear to be heard she was so worried he would be angry, he would have every right to be, she messed up, she put them in this position, and she felt awful for it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Apr-23 08:46 AM
“She’s hurt pretty bad sir…” Thomas remarked quietly, turning his attention from Larisa to Miles, his eyes widening at his employer’s appearance. “S-Sir!” But Miles just waved him off it seemed. Not concerned with himself or anything else. “Get the medics over here. I don’t want her moved.” Miles groaned in a gentler tone to the driver, who nodded vigorously, turning back to Larisa and patting her hand gently before removing his and standing back up. Miles could just hear Connor continue to threaten him but at the moment the boy was not worth his time or his attention. Let him whine and complain about not getting what he wanted. Miles couldn’t have cared less. His words ate at him a little, because he didn’t like the idea of being thought of as a monster but as far as Miles was concerned Connor had been the one to act monstrously. “Sir?” Before Miles got the chance to take Thomas’s place at the door of the Bentley to check on Larisa himself, one of the officers from the scene had walked up with a notebook, looking to take a statement of the incident from Miles. “In a minute…” Miles responded quietly, turning his attention to the car and kneeling down on the wet concrete. The rain had really given him a disheveled look. He was already getting a black eye, and his face was red from the desperate attempts Connor had had to get out of his grasp. Try as he might, he couldn’t stop the wince that came over his face, feeling his ribs tighten and while not broken they were certainly and unequivocally bruised. ”M-iles… I… I’m so sorry…”
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“No. Stop.” Miles said gently to her, his hand coming forward to take hers. It remained there for just a moment before he leaned into the car despite the pain of doing so and made to wipe the tears from her face. He was soaked and continued to be drenched with the rain, so it was a little harder to dry her tears but he did the best he could. “You’ve nothing to apologize for Larisa.” He said softly, that kind tone used instead of the heated angry one he had had before when speaking to Connor. “Are you alright? Did he touch you?? What happened?” It was clear that Miles didn’t care about the car. Didn’t care about the beating he’d given Connor or the one that he’d received. He didn’t care about the fact that he was soaking wet in the rain kneeling on the ground in front of her. All he cared about was her wellbeing. He fought Connor for her. She was all he cared about. “Sir… We need a statement.” The constable interrupted, and Miles just nodded, waving a free hand to let him know they would be right there. Miles’ face was illuminated slightly by the lights of the ambulance that had pulled up. Thomas was leading the paramedics to the Bentley and Miles knew he would have to move out of their way in order to let them do their jobs. In order to help Larisa in the thrashing she’d received. Despite his own pain and the injuries he’d sustained from the fight, Miles carefully reached in to put his arms around Larisa. He just wanted to hold her close, to let her know she wasn’t at fault. That he wasn’t angry, and she wasn’t alone.
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If she allowed him to, and with quite the effort, he’d pull her out of that car and into his arms with a heavy groan. She wasn’t heavy, he could easily carry her, but the additional bruising just made the effort of it a bit harder to bare than normal. Thomas was waiting with an umbrella to hold over the two of them, sheltering the pair from the rain that refused to let up. His face would be close to hers, just so he could speak quietly into her ear. If she insisted on being left in the car, not wanting to be picked up or held by him, Miles would respect that choice of hers and pull himself slightly away from her, keeping his face close to her ear. “I’m so sorry Larisa…” He murmured to her, pain lacing his voice and anguish in his tone. “I couldn’t protect you.. I’m so sorry… I tried.. I tried to get to you…” It felt like an excuse, that he was trying to justify his inaction. Apologizing just felt inaccurate. Not enough. It would never be enough. “Forgive me Agnellino… I’m so sorry you got hurt…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Apr-23 09:22 AM
No stop She attempted pitifully to suck back those emotions that were threatening to over spill, her eyes were watering and despite her best efforts she couldn't contain them as they fell from her eyes and down her dirty cheek smeared with the mud from the grass she was tossed against earlier, she felt the warmth of his hand encase her own and she sniffed quietly her fingers entwined with his holding it as tight as she possibly could, looking at his face she felt guilt rushing over her, guilt that he was injured and hurt that he went through all this, and god knows what the tabloids will say…all because of her. You've got nothing to apologise for Larisa " Y-es i do, this is my fault, I thought I…I thought we would…" her lips were trembling then, it was clear she was blaming herself for all that had happened today, if she bad just let Miles come into the house this wouldn't of happened, she could of gotten her clothes and she could of been out of there with all her stuff, instead here they both are battered and bruised because she was trying to be nice, she was trying to be kind hearted and this is where it got her, his next set of questions had her taken a deep breath or as deep as she could before she winced, she thought back to what had just happened and her expression pained with everything she had been through and clearly what he had been through to. " Miles…" she said softly, her eyes moving over to the constable who was now coming over for a statement, she knew she had to give one, she had to protect Connor tried to be nice and do this in a civilised manner and he chucked it in her face, he attacked her…attempted to put himself on her, caused her to fall down the stairs, she couldn't just let him get away with that, especially as she looked at Miles and saw the mess he was in to, her days of trying to protect him and keep him safe were over. Larisa watched as Miles reached in, feeling her heart hammering in her chest as those tears got a little hard
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er, she inched her body forward wincing at the pain in her ribs and yet she pushed it aside because right now all she wanted was to be in that man's arms, those arms that she always felt so safe and secure in, those arms that made her feel loved and wanted, she wrapped her arms around his delicately so she didn't hurt her ribs, she buried her face against his neck so she could take in his scent that warm comforting scent before his apology rang out and she whimpered against his damp shirt shaking her head back and forwards. " D-ont you apologise, this is my F-ault.. I did this, I was so S-tupid, I'm sorry…I'm so sorry for all this " she whimpered against his shoulder, her tears falling a little harder, a hand shooting down to clutch at her ribs groaning harshly against his shoulder. " My ribs hurt so much.." she spoke in a pained tone, the flashing lights all around them now though she didn't lift her head from his shoulder, not once perhaps she simply didn't want to see Connor, or perhaps she just didn't want to see any of the emergency service people either right now, all she wanted was to be with him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Apr-23 09:55 AM
”My ribs hurt so much..” Her little whimpers, and the way she had a hard time breathing, even though she was speaking well enough if only through pained gasps and groans. Each time felt like he was being punched again and again. This was a right mess, a damn catastrophe. When she nestled herself in against him however, Miles had to remind himself not to hold her too tightly. He didn’t want to cause her more pain. She hadn’t answered him regarding what Connor had done, and it only made Miles feel worse. Only stoked that fire of anger and loathing for the man that had been arrested by the police. “Shh.. It’s not your fault.” He tried to soothe her as softly as he could, pulling her from the car since the paramedics were close with a gurney to transport her. Thomas did his best to keep the pair from continuing to get soaked, Miles standing there beside his totaled Bentley with the battered woman in his arms. His perfection, his angelic little lamb, bruised and pained and gasping in agony. His heart could have stopped and he wouldn’t have noticed. “Sir… We’re going to need a statement…” The officer insisted and Miles shot him a deadly look, holding Larisa close to his chest with one arm under her knees and the other holding her against her back. However, after a moment Miles just nodded. The Police needed to know what happened and Larisa needed medical attention. Turning a little so he could face the officer, Miles cleared his throat to try and give as concise a statement as he could. Wanting to make it quick so that Larisa could get the help and care she needed from the Paramedics who were standing by and waiting.
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“Thomas drove myself as well as Larisa to Connor’s home in order for her to remove her belongings from it. She asked to go in alone to speak with Connor regarding their break up and to end it mutually. Out of respect for her wishes, I remained outside for twenty minutes. It was a time allotted to Connor to allow them enough time alone to talk. When I tried to gain entry into the house, Connor had locked me and Thomas out. I don’t know what happened behind the door, all I heard was the sounds of heavy thuds like something or someone falling down stairs and raised voices. I confronted Connor in the backyard when he made to escape with Larisa, who was unconscious when I found them.” Miles paused as the office took down the notes. He spoke in a clear and professional tone, recounting the incident and doing all he could to make sure that he didn’t miss a detail. When it seemed the officer was ready for the next part, Miles took a pained breath and continued. “I told Connor to put her down when he threatened to skewer her with the garden shears. They’re still in the garden if you need them for evidence. He did eventually put Larisa down.. And..” Miles paused. The officer looked at him expectantly, wondering when the rest of it would come. Slowly, Miles straightened and he swallowed knowing what he’d have to say. “I punched him. I struck first. He had threatened Larisa’s life and was threatening to kidnap her. And who knows what else. I couldn’t stand for it, so when the opportunity presented itself, I punched him hard to defend Larisa.” It was Miles admitting guilt in his actions for this. Connor hadn’t assaulted him first, it was the other way around and Miles knew it. Connor had assaulted Larisa, but Miles didn’t know the details of that so he couldn’t make a comment on it. The officer nodded, and continued his notes, before putting the notebook away and pulling out a pair of silver handcuffs. If Connor was pressing charges, Miles couldn’t exactly dispute that. I
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t would likely not go anywhere, considering they both had fought with one another so both were guilty in that respect, but Miles understood protocol would mean that both men would need to be arrested, so the truth could be found and investigated. Unless neither decided to press charges against one another, then both would go free with warnings about fighting and being indecent. To confirm this, Miles shook his head a little before addressing the officer one last time.
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“I won’t be pressing charges against Connor. I’m just as guilty as he is, and pressing charges against an already hurt and depressed man won’t do him any good. Larisa is the victim in this, so if she decides to go ahead then that will be her decision.” Miles said quietly, almost kindly towards Connor. He could recognize the pain he was experiencing even if Miles hated the guy. Besides that, if Larisa chose to not protect Connor after this, then that was well within her right. She deserved to be the final nail in his coffin, and Miles wouldn’t take that from her. “Ma’am? Could you please tell me what happened?” The officer addressed Larisa in Miles’ arms now, needing the rest of the story. What Miles couldn’t recount. “I need to know if you’re pressing charges. Against either man involved here, if you please.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Apr-23 10:17 AM
Shh…its not your fault Despite his comforting words she truly felt like it was her fault, all of this, this could of been avoided if she wasn't trying to be so damn nice all the time, if she didn't insist on going on her own into that house, if she just allowed Miles to go with her, sure things might not of gone that smoothly but she could almost bet it wouldn't of turned out as badly as it did right now, they were all so battered everything was such a mess, and the amount of guilt she felt was all consuming, but she didn't voice it, she was far too weak to have the strength to argue about it all. Sir were going to need a statement Larisa head tilted to look towards the officer beside her who was still insisting on a statement, a part of her wanted to tell him just to go away for now, to leave her be, leave both of them be they were hurt tired and injured and the last thing either one of them wanted was to deal with all this stress now to, but he seemed pretty insisting and it seemed Miles was happy enough to give it right now, she winced a little as he spoke about what happened chewing on her bottom lip to listen to everything that had happened from his perspective, she remembered going down those stairs the next thing she remembered was being in the garden held up by Connor anything between that was a blur to her at least. I punched him…I struck first Her eyes lifted up from his shoulder then to gaze at his face, he just admitted to hitting him first he knew what that would mean, he would probably get in trouble for starting the altercation she watched as the office pulled those handcuffs out and she shook her head quickly. " You can't…you can't arrest him, this isn't his fault he was..a-hh…" she groaned audibly as she felt that pain shoot through her ribs once more her arm clutching at herself a little harder in a attempt to keep it at bay, when he asked for her statement she sighed a little trying to calm her self down. " Please…I need some pai
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n relief first, everything hurts…" she spoke quietly to the officer, she was more then happy to give a statement and would without a doubt give her entire account of what happened, Miles might not be pressing charges but she was, she was done with feeling bad for that man, what he did to her in that house how he treated her, she couldn't let him of that, she didn't deserve what he did to her, and he needed to know that she wasn't going to stand for it, not from him and not from anyone, she was done with feeling guilty. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Apr-23 10:50 AM
The uniformed man sighed and shook his head, before allowing the paramedics in to give some relief to the poor woman in Miles’ arms. He began recounting his notes, far more it seemed than just what Miles had said to him. It appeared he was comparing what Connor had said, to what Miles had said, finding that at least the altercation in the garden was truthful. That Miles had hit Connor first and started the actual fight. While he looked everything over, appearing to try and make a decision on what to do with the three of them, Miles lowered Larisa onto the waiting gurney. He wanted to hold her the whole time. Wanted to keep her in his arms where he knew she was safe. Where he knew nothing and no one would hurt her again. But he knew she needed medical attention, and holding her away from that wouldn’t help things. Instead he strode with the paramedics back to the ambulance, holding her hand in his and while pained, he refused to let them look at his injuries until hers were taken care of first. “Sir?” It was Thomas, jogging along like the puppy that he was with the umbrella held high over Miles and Larisa. Miles took the parasol from him, moving it over Larisa more so she wouldn’t continue to get soaked from the rain. More so than she already was. “Sir.. wh-what should I d-do about th-the car?” Thomas stammered, clearly worried that Miles would be firing him for the damage. Miles considered him a moment, recalling what he’d said to Connor and deciding that it wasn’t his call to make. Not all of it at least.
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“Call for a tow. You’re not driving the Bentley in that state. Go into the house and find the keys to Larisa’s Jaguar. I want it home and parked safe in the garage… I’m going with Larisa in the ambulance.” Miles said gently, not discussing the damage and not caring how banged up the expensive limo was. “I’ll call you later to pick us up if needed. You can drive the Range for that. Just be careful with it… it’s got a wider turning radius than the Bentley does.” “Y-You mean.. I’m not f-fi-fired?” Thomas croaked, swallowing hard waiting for that answer. “Not on your life Thomas. You can expect a raise here when I get the chance.” Miles chuckled at him, immediately regretting the action and wincing painfully. Thomas nodded, almost on the verge of tears before he dashed off towards the house. “I may not be pressing charges against that bastard… but he’s not getting your car.” Miles said gently, stepping back as the gurney was folded and lifted into the ambulance. Miles climbed in afterwards, sitting down in a designated seat off to the side so he could continue to hold Larisa’s hand as the paramedics began to towel Larisa off, wiping away the dirt and mud and grass, before putting in an IV, and beginning to treat her for her injuries and providing much needed pain relief for her. Miles brought the back of her hand to his lips, kissing it gently to try and give her some kind of comfort while she was being treated. In some way trying to make up for not doing as well as he had meant to in protecting her. His hair dripped down his face, soaked completely through and limp along his forehead. The purple around his eye was becoming more apparent in the light of the ambulance, a pack of ice handed to him by one of the medics. Miles just took the pack and set it against the side of his head, feeling more of a headache then the pain around his eye.
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The officer from before came into the ambulance at this point, standing at the doorway to keep out of the way of the medics as they treated Larisa. “Seems that Mr. Johnson is expressing wanting to press charges against Mr. King for assault.” He explained, flipping through his notes and shaking his head. “However, there’s plenty of evidence here that Mr. Johnson and Mr. King are both at fault in this. When you’re ready ma’am…as you’re the clear victim here, your statement would be helpful.” Miles just sat there and waited, handed a hand towel to wipe his face and dry a bit of his hair to keep it from dripping down his head. He rubbed his hair for a moment, though his hair still hung limp and damp over his face. The officer took a look at Miles for a moment before addressing Larisa again. “Do you want your boyfriend to remain here with you? Or would you be more comfortable if he waited outside?” “I’ll stay here…” Miles answered him, glancing at Larisa a moment. “If she wants me to.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Apr-23 11:31 AM
Larisa winced as she felt her body get lowered down onto that Gurney, she tried to relax as best she could onto that bed that she was on her ribs were aching as her hand resting against her side, not to mention the pain in her head to, she hadn't seen her self not properly but she was covered in small bruises perhaps from her fall down the stairs, but the around her midsection was the most pressing bruise when anyone was to look at it, it was across her entire right rib and down her side at least demonstrating more the injury she had sustained from coming down those stairs at the strength she had come down on them. Larisa opened her eyes as she peered over to Thomas as he spoke she could hear the nervousness In his tone, his anxiety for what had happened with the car, she knew without a shadow of a doubt that Miles wouldn't fire him for this, he wouldn't dare because she certainly wouldn't stand for it if he even tried that's for sure! She gave him a small smile wanting to tell him not to worry to much about her car that could wait, but honestly all she cared about was getting the pain under control everything else could wait just for a moment, she clutched Miles hand In her own, holding it tightly as her fingers gently went over them as she was taken into that Ambulance. Soon enough she felt them sorting out her body, the IV they put in and the strong pain meds that followed was certainly a welcome relief as she felt her self settling into that bed just a bit more, she was still incredibly uncomfortable, her dress was soaked through she was cold and she desperately needed out of them, she shuddered a little on that Gurney before the office climbed onto the Ambulance and mentioned how Connor was pressing charges, her brows knitted together in a frown. " He….He is?..." she said with clear astonishment that he could even be pressing charges after all be did, she held Miles hand a little tighter peering over to him she gave him a soft frown, he wasn't going to l
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ike this, and she knew it, but she had to tell them what he did…what he tried to do, she took a deep breath feeling the paramedics still dotting around her checking over different injuries as she spoke. " I want him to stay with me, I want him to stay right here…please…" she said her hand clutching his that bit tighter to reinforce her feelings. " Miles was right with what he said, we came here because I needed to collect the rest of my stuff, I thought it be best for me and Connor to have a discussion alone, to get anything out in the open that we might need to before we parted ways, i got into the house and straight away he was agitated, he was annoyed about the situation, and was argumentative…I went upstairs to try and get myself together he followed me up, he was still agitated, I was packing and talking to him, he…he got annoyed and he grabbed me by my arms.." she lifted her arms then, her wrists demonstrating the small bruising there from where he held her. " I told him to get off me and he wouldn't listen..he…" she paused then taking a deep breath clutching Miles hand a little harder, perhaps she was nervous he might go , he might leave her there perhaps he might think this was her fault. " He was so angry, shouting at me, he wouldn't let me go, and then he threw me onto the bed, told me…he was going to remind me of how he made me feel, he got on top of me, he…was grabbing at my clothes, I lashed out hitting him to get it of me and he slapped me, god he hit me so hard…" she said the dark purple bruising on her face would demonstrate where he had indeed hit her.
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She took another deep breath as she continued. " He told me to calm down, he wasn't against putting me in my place he called me a whore for being with Miles, I told him I'd rather be his whore than his girlfriend that angered him, he went to hit me again but I managed to get him first so I punched him in the face , I scrambled of the bed and ran to the top of the stairs I could hear Miles, i tried to call but Connor had me pinned against the wall with his hand other my mouth threatening me, I…I had enough so I hit him where I knew it would hurt, it worked he let me go, I called for Miles Connor reached for me and I turned to Get him of, as I did I slipped and fell down the stairs.. I…I don't remember what happened then, I just remember waking up outside with Connor holding me " she said emotions clearly displayed on her face as she took another breath. " I want to press charges against him…I want to press charges for everything he's Done..he did this to me, and Miles was protecting me if it wasn't for him I…" she stopped herself then another tear slipping free as she took a deep breath. " I dunno what would of happened. " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Apr-23 12:16 PM
The officer would nod and take notes, comparing them to what Connor and Miles had said every so often to line up the stories. By the end of it, it was clear he saw that Larisa was the victim, Connor was the aggressor and Miles, who had started the fight, was doing it out of defending Larisa. Miles sat in silence, listening to every word that came out of her mouth. He hadn’t known what had happened in that house and the more she talked, the angrier he looked. When she finally recounted what had happened in that house while he was stuck outside desperate to get in, Miles looked on the verge of imploding. “I’ll fucking kill him.” He murmured, looking over Larisa’s wet and bruised body, taking note of every scratch, every cut, every difference in color that blotched her skin as the paramedics worked around them. “He’ll wish he’d never been born. Damn Bastard.” The only reason he didn’t get up out of that seat right then and storm out towards where he knew Connor was being held, was because Larisa was gripping his hand and had asked him to stay. She had wanted him to stay there with her, and it kept him rooted to the spot. “There’ll be none of that now..” The officer warned, glaring at Miles who did his best to settle into that seat, seething at the idea that Connor had tried to assault Larisa more than just physically. The image of that snake touching her and forcing himself on her made Miles want to throw up. The officer seemed to observe this, taking note of Miles’ reaction to the information and jotting it down.
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“Alright then Miss. We’ll be taking him downtown then since you’re pressing charges against him. As for you..” He said turning to Miles, who lowered his shoulders and sighed. It was clear Miles was assuming that he’d be getting handcuffed now, now that the statements had been made and he’d admitted to starting the fight. “I’m letting you off with a warning. Since you seemed to be the one defending the lady here. And you don’t strike me as the raping monster that Mr. Johnson had claimed.” The officer continued. Miles let the ice pack fall with a thick clunk onto the floor. Connor gave a false statement? Said something about Miles doing unspeakable harm to Larisa? That just burned his blood further. Especially after he heard what Connor had tried to do to her, that boy had the audacity to claim that it was Miles as the aggressor? That Miles had been the one to act so horribly. It nearly made the man reconsider pressing those charges against him, though he remained silent sitting in that seat instead. The officer then tipped his hat to them both and stepped back outside in the rain, letting the doors of the ambulance close with a loud thunk behind him. Miles just stared at the closed doors for a moment. He had fully admitted to starting that fight, and he believed that because he was in the wrong that he’d be taken into custody too. It took him a moment or two to realize that because Connor had made up some details in his statement, that the police weren’t going to arrest Miles since it seemed the information was faulty. The sirens continued as the paramedics strapped themselves in, having checked to make sure Larisa was secured, that Miles was seatbelted, and that one of them was back there in case of an emergency while the other moved to the front to drive the van. It slowly began to pull away from Connor’s house, the Bentley and the yard fading out the windows of the double doors.
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“Are you cold?” Miles asked softly, looking behind him and grabbing what looked to be a thick wool blanket that had been stuffed against the wall and pulling it down. He carefully spread it out over top of her, knowing that her wet clothes would need to be removed in order to really keep her warm but knowing as well doing so in the back of an ambulance was not at all the place for it. A soft shiver ran down his spine, realizing how soaked through he was too before sitting down and leaning against the pad of the gurney. He never took his hand out of hers. Never tried to remove it. He just used one hand to spread that blanket over her, holding her close to him like he was afraid she’d wither away and leave. A quiet huff escaped his nose for a moment, thinking back on the day and how he had not only addressed the officers on the scene, but how they had addressed him. It hadn’t felt wrong, that word that had been used, or the counterpart one that Larisa hadn’t disputed. Smiling gently he leaned forward to kiss her temple, a droplet of rain water bouncing down his hair and landing on her nose. “Kind of a dramatic way to establish a relationship I suppose…” He whispered quietly to her, leaning against the gurney and putting his head against the pad of it near her. Miles just wanted to be as close to her as he could be. As close as she would allow, because at this moment riding in the ambulance on their way to the hospital to get her checked out, Miles could think of nowhere he’d rather be. “So… how’s it feel to have your boss as your boyfriend? Is it worth it?” He asked, a slight tease in his tired overworked voice. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Apr-23 04:47 PM
I'll fucking kill him Larisa winced for a whole different reason in that bed now as Miles threatened to hurt Connor, she peered over to him her hand still in his giving it a bigger squeeze perhaps in an attempt to calm him down, she was very aware there was a police officer standing right there and here he was making open threats about the man in a police car not far from where they were. " Miles…I'm okay…" she said quietly to him hoping that might settle him that bit more, she could understand why he was angry, she was angry to, Miles wasn't exactly in the best shape neither, he was loitered in bruises, his white shirt soaked and sticking to his frame covered in specs of dirt, his hair floppy and hanging around his face, but even like this, she still thought he was the most handsome man in existence, her fingers gently rubbed over his fingers and hand in a comforting manner as her eyes slipped to the office still jolting down notes. She was relieved to hear they were going to take him downtown, even if a part of her felt a little bad for it, he was very upset…he obviously had some issues, issues that could still stem from loosing his parents she understood that, but that didn't give him a free pass to treat her like this, to treat any of them like this. And as you for… She felt nerves rush through her then as the officers attention was turned back to Miles, she was panicking that he was about to get arrested, he did after all throw the first punch before the officer soon expressed he wouldn't be taking him, and why. Larisa felt like the air had been knocked clear out of her body, Connor bad said that? Said that Miles had done something to her? She felt physically sick that he would even accuse him of something like that, which only made her determination to press charges even stronger, he had gone to far this time and he wasn't about to get away with it. Are you cold? His question hit her ears distracting her from her thoughts realising the offi
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ce had gone and they were about to head to the hospital her body gave a involuntary shudder peering towards him with a soft nodd. " A little, be alright if I wasn't in this wet dress.." she grumbled the material making it so it completely stuck to her frame before that heavy blakey was tossed over her, she dragged it up her body grateful for the warmth it was bringing her already, her eyes landed over Miles again and she wondered how truly injured he was, was it just superficial bruising? Was it more then skin deep? She was worried about hum to and how hurt he had gotten. Suddenly how ever he was smiling, the radiant expression pulling her own smile up.against his face it was nice to see it, and when he leaned over to kiss her forehead she smiled more, feeling the cold wet droplet sliding down her nose causing her hand to quickly come up to swipe it away the sensation tickling her a little before he settled back down, her hand came to his hair then slowly pushing those wet strands away from his face and tentatively stroking the strands not wanting to hurt him as his question came rolling out. " Well I'm not quite sure yet, what are the perks? Surely I get extra bonuses right?" She teased with a playful grin. " Maybe I'll finally get those Irish dancers to perform on that desk…" she teased with a grin, feeling slightly better now the pain meds had kicked in and her ribs had settled down. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Apr-23 08:27 PM
His head was pounding. Now that he was coming down from that adrenaline fueled state, his body was beginning to register the amount of pain he actually did have. That punch to his face that Connor had connected with made his jaw sore and his eye wanted nothing more than to close, feeling the tightness as it purpled. His ribs though not broken certainly were bruised and if he breathed too hard they sent a sharp pain through his lungs. Cracked at worst, but Miles doubted it. His abdomen was certainly bruised, that was for sure from the kicks and punches Connor delivered trying to get free of Miles. A small price to pay.. Miles thought, though even the act of thinking was painful. The effort of putting the blanket over her was enough to make him dizzy, so Miles was glad to have the seat to stay in and that she didn’t mind his head leaning against the gurney’s pad. Having something solid to put it helped the world to remain focused. ”Well I’m not quite sure yet, what are the perks? Surely I get extra bonuses right?” Miles lifted his head just barely to stare at her. Incredible. Even when she was beaten to hell and back she was making jokes and wanting extra perks. His head shook slightly from side to side though he winced regretting the action, chuckling very lightly and quietly at her.
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“It’s not enough that I beat the shit out of your ex and he did the same to me? You need more than that?” He questioned, though it wasn’t really a serious inquiry. He was teasing her right back, glad that she was at least alright enough to tease him at all. “We’ll have to discuss it at your mid year review Ms. Bechtel, though I’m sure something can be arranged.” His hand gently massaged at hers, feeling her fingers from before rubbing against his. Miles couldn’t help dragging her hand closer to him. Her next comment had him kissing her hand again, keeping his lips as busted as they were close to the back of her hand when he responded back to her. “You’re lucky I’m so beat up Agnellino… Otherwise we’d do a whole different kind of dancing on that desk of mine…” He whispered gently to her, clearly suggesting something other than dancing in those flashing dark eyes. A soft snicker pulled his attention away from Larisa for a moment and Miles looked up at the flushing paramedic who was taking readings and jotting down different notes on a clipboard so the hospital staff had an idea of Larisa’s injuries. Miles had completely forgotten someone else was in the back with them, not like he cared that much that the lady paramedic heard him. Clearing his throat a little, Miles moved to sit back up a little to try and be a little more respectful of Larisa’s space since they weren’t entirely in a private place. His eyes turned from the paramedic to the hand he kept in his, idly rubbing her fingers gently and his expression dropped.
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“I thought I was going to lose you…” Miles said quietly, looking at her hand with a look of deep concern and agony on his face that had nothing to do with the physical pain he was feeling. This was different. He had felt so angry, so upset that Connor was keeping Larisa away from him, that Miles would have done anything to get to her. The image of her slumped over his shoulder, unmoving and silent haunted the inside of his eyelids every time he blinked. He could see the way her dress clung to her, how her hair fell limp behind Connor’s shoulder, how he had those shears against her lifeless body unable to defend herself at all and Miles had felt so damn powerless. Whether she liked it or not, he blamed himself for what happened. He should have given her less time inside alone. Should have insisted that he go in with her and not allow Connor any time alone with her. And it culminated in her getting horribly hurt. A realization came to him as he tried to clear the mental image of Larisa from his mind. Her white dress blurred in his mind’s eye and he saw that white fur coat again. The wet of her hair was similar to how Charlotte’s had been splayed out. Larisa had been beaten and had been lifeless in front of him; Charlotte had lost her life in Miles’ arms. It was like losing her all over again, and Miles felt the stinging sensation of a tear fall down his face. “I… I couldn’t lose you too…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Apr-23 08:41 PM
It's not enough that I beat the shit out of your ex and he did the same to me? You need more than that? He was clearly joking his tone of voice told her so yet she couldn't stop the inward wince at his words, he was right he had taken a beaten from Connor she could see that, the dark angry bruises on his face let her know how much and the angry bruises she was sure he would have against his body would be bad enough to, though he did bring a smile to her face as he continued with his teasing, at least that was something, at least they could still be there self. " I look forward to it Mr King, I'm sure we will have plenty to discuss " she teased her fingers continuing to dance through his hair, he looked so hurt even if he was trying so desperately to push his own marks aside and worry about hers, she was grateful for him, grateful that he wanted to at least be with her and keep her safe, but that didn't mean she wanted him to put his own injuries aside as soon as they got to the hospital she would ask him to get looked at, she needed to know he was okay to. I thought I was going to lose you… Those words sounded so thoughtful so full of concern that it had her chest instantly ache in the confines of her body, the way he focused on her hand had her frowning, he was deep in thought she could see that and she hoped he wasn't sitting there blaming himself, this wasn't his fault, none of it…truthfully if she thought about it properly it really wasn't really her fault either, this was all Connors fault, he did this, he caused all these problems, he hurt them he deceived them and acting this way, he was to blame here. Her eyes caught that tear that fell out of his eyes, her brows furrowing even deeper. " A-re…are you crying?.." she asked carefully with her hand coming to his face to cup it, her thumb dancing over his cheek where the tear had fallen looking into his eyes if he allowed her to, seeing the glimmering chocolate hues peering back at her had her fac
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e softening. " Oh Miles…it's okay..I'm here…I'm right here, I'm not going anywhere…" she said tenderly trying to being him some much needed comfort which it seemed he needed right then. " Besides, someone's gonna keep you in line huh? If I'm not here god knows what manner of mischief your be up to…" she teased pressing her hand a little deeper against his cheek hoping he would settle a bit. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Apr-23 09:12 PM
”A-re… are you crying?..” “What? No…” Miles said immediately, the question catching him off guard and while he had enjoyed her fingers running through his hair and the one that held fast in his hand, he immediately shook his head to try and right himself. The images of Larisa and Charlotte vanished in an instant as he shoved down the emotions that had bubbled a little too close to the surface for his liking. “..It’s just water… from the rain… that’s all.” A lie, but one he had to tell. One that he had to convince himself that that was all it ever was. What was he doing, getting all mopey in the back of an ambulance for? He had no reason to. She was alive. He’d gotten her out of there, not unscathed, but out just the same. The most damage he could really see other than Larisa had been to his Bentley, which he could either replace or repair. Larisa was safe, Connor was in the back of a police car probably throwing a fit, and Thomas was taking care of the logistics of getting a tow truck for the Bentley and Larisa’s car home to the penthouse. As far as the night went, it could have been so much worse. “I’m fine…” he said a little more forcefully, letting his head be manipulated to look up at her. It wasn’t clear if it was because the ambulance had turned or if it was because Miles had simply wanted or needed to, but his face pressed gently into her palm listening to her. His brows furrowed and his eyes closed for a moment just burying as much of the emotions he had had as deeply as they would go. ”Besides, someone’s gotta keep you in line huh? If I’m not here God knows what manner of mischief you’d be up to…”
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Her tease made him chuckle a little and he nodded his head, his face softening and his eyes opening back up to her. Even wet and banged up, she was beautiful. He was sure he was in a dirty right state, but Miles wanted nothing more than to her kiss the woman on the gurney in front of him. “You’re right…” He said softly, just barely above a whisper to her. “And lord knows the world isn’t ready for that.” The ambulance trudged along until it pulled up in front of the hospital, sirens off but lights still going as the large double doors of the back opened up. Miles carefully stepped out as they pulled the gurney out with Larisa on it. As long as she would let him, he kept hold of her hand as they wheeled her in to the emergency room. It was only when they were inside and she was going to be taken to a room, that Miles was pulled away himself. It was clear that he didn’t like the idea of leaving her side, but the reception desk needed someone to give personal information for Larisa, and Miles at least could fill that part out for them. It didn’t take him long, just a quick form or two before he asked where she would be taken and he was directed to one of the staging rooms. As he walked down the hall a few people in the waiting area looked up and watched him go by, the paramedics meeting him part way as they took their gurney back to the car.
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“Don’t worry Mr. King.” The lady paramedic that had been in the back with him and Larisa said kindly to him as they passed each other in the hall. “Your girlfriend will be just fine now. Room number 15.” “Th-Thank you…” Miles said quickly, looking back at her for a moment before continuing on to find room 15 where Larisa had been left. When he got to the door, he knocked first out of habit, opening it quietly to come into the private hospital room. It was a temporary space, kind of an inbetween before they would either discharge the patient or admit them to the hospital ward. By the time Miles would get there, Larisa would have been carefully transferred to a rolling bed, given extra blankets and a towel or two to try and dry herself off a little bit more. Miles pulled his phone out at that point, just to check in on Thomas who had sent him a couple messages in the time it took for them to get to the hospital from Connor’s. Bentley’s being towed. On my way with Jaguar to the Penthouse. Will wait there for instructions. “Good lad..” He said gently, before he turned to Larisa. “Thomas will be home soon…Do you want him to bring a change of clothes for you? So you’re not in your wet dress anymore?” He asked, though the idea of the young man going through Larisa’s closet to find something for her to wear including her knickers didn’t exactly sit too well and visibly blinked the idea away. Miles himself was still wet, his trousers dirtied, the vest he wore over that white shirt soaked through, his shirt sticking to his biceps and nearly see through. Still Miles didn’t think of a change for him at all, he much rather wanted to be sure Larisa was able to be comfortable, warm and dry. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Apr-23 09:42 PM
What? No He was instantly defensive and she couldn't stop the small smile that came across her face, maybe she had got it wrong maybe he wasn't crying, his explanation however didn't do it justice his pride was clearly stopping him from being truthful not that he needed to care about all that, not with her she found it incredibly sweet that he got so emotional, that he was here like he was staying with her ensuring she was okay above all else even when she knew that he was probably injured himself I'm fine She gazed down at him as he looked up to her not missing the forceful way in which he said that, as if he was trying to reassure himself with that statement too, her hand clutched his cheek a little tighter as he pressed into it running his fingers over his cheek tenderly. it's okay, non devi essere il lupo cattivo di fronte a me.(you don't have to be the big bad wolf in front of me) she whispered to him, she spoke in Italian hoping that might make him feel a little more at ease knowing he was trying to be strong right now. Soon enough they had reached the hospital, she clung onto Miles hand as long as she could, she hand to release his hand however as they took her into a small room, she felt anxiousness then knowing she was away from him, she felt a lot more nervous without him around, she watched the nurses examining her discussing things amongst themselves. "Would you like us to get you a gown for now? So you can change out of this dress? Just until you get some better clothing?" " That might be nice, it's very uncomfortable…" Larisa said the nurse nodded saying she would go find something before she went to the door just as Miles was coming in, she gave him a kind smile before leaving the room and them two it, Larisa was holding a towel trying her best to dry her hair though it was a bit difficult each tug was hurting her sides so in the end she gave up simply resting the towel on her side as she patted her back and collarbone. " If he
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doesn't mind? The nurse is going to get me a gown for now so I can get out of this wet dress but some comfortable clothes might be good, you need to get some to…here…" she said, passing him a spare towel that she had. " You're soaked too, have you seen a nurse? You need to get checked out as well Miles…you're injured too…" she said softly, concern clearly laced against her face.
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Miles King BOT 17-Apr-23 10:25 PM
”You don’t have to be the big bad wolf in front of me.” The statement made him smile and he gave a quiet nod to it in recognition of what she said. He knew he didn’t have to, it was just hard for him to let that guard down. Especially in public. Especially in front of her. He didn’t want to seem weak or needy, seem like he didn’t have his shit together like Connor or something. Stiff upper lip and all that; it was just how he was raised and letting those emotions take control of him just wasn’t something that Miles allowed himself often to do. Now, standing in her emergency staging room thinking of their little conversation Miles came back to the present, hearing her say that if Thomas didn’t mind, she wouldn’t mind a change of clothes. He just nodded and relayed a message back to the young driver, asking for comfortable clothing for Larisa. A playful grin spread over his face, and he pretended to keep typing that text message to Thomas, relaying what he was saying aloud for her as if he was typing it up and letting her know what he said. “Larisa says to please bring her sluttiest lingerie with the spare change of clothes while you’re at it. The smaller the better.” He teased, hitting send on the message and stuffing his phone back into his pocket. It was fairly clear he wouldn’t actually send a message like that, he was just doing so to mess with her and maybe freak her out a bit with the idea that he’d ask his driver to sift through her panties and intimates. ”You’re soaked too, have you seen a nurse? You need to get checked out as well Miles… you’re injured too…”
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“I’m fine.” He said gently, though he did agree, getting out of the wet clothes would at least help. Without really even thinking about it, Miles slowly began taking his vest off, to try and get the wet clothes he had on away from his body when she tossed the spare towel at him. It’d do him no good if he was still wearing his wet clothes. So one by one, the buttons were undone and the vest was slipped off with a wet squelching sound, tossed lightly on a nearby sink in order for the water to drip down the drain instead of on the floor. The tie was next, his index pulling at the knot at the top and slipping the silk fabric off around his neck to join that vest. Last he started working on the button down shirt, his arms and shoulders certainly the worst as far as wetness was concerned, though his front was just as soaked through too. He took his time removing the shirt, slipping it off after pulling the end of the shirt out from its tucked in place in his pants. With his top removed, Miles stood there shirtless and bare, and it was clear that he had sustained quite a bit of bruising at the very least around his ribs and midsection. His skin was peppered in dark brown and slowly turning purple bruises around his ribs, worse along his sides but it didn’t look like anything was broken at least. There was quite the nasty purple and green bruise on the side of his ribs that stretched from nearly his back all the way to his front. A gift from Connor’s thigh and knee when he was trying to get away. Miles looked down at himself a little and grimaced a bit at the splotches he had over his ribs and a little on his midsection. “Hmm.. bastard..” He mumbled a little, taking that spare towel, and lightly beginning to dry his skin off next to her bed. While he put the towel over his head to get more of his hair dried, the nurse returned with a gown for Larisa to change into. She nearly dropped the thing on the ground and let out a quiet gasp of surprise, not exactly expecting
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to leave the battered woman in her room only to return to her with a half naked man standing there with her. It clearly had given her a bit of a start, coming over to the other side of Larisa’s bed to give her the gown to put on, asking if she would need any help at all in the process. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-Apr-23 10:55 PM
Larisa says to please bring her sluttiest lingerie with the spare change of clothes whilst your at it " Miles don't you dare…" she grumbled at him. The damn man was lucky that she couldn't get out of that bed and do anything otherwise he would be sporting another damn bruise if she had it her way, he said he was fine again and she frowned towards him, man was being incredibly stubborn, she could see the marks on his face she could only imagine what the rest of his body looked like, and whilst she understood his need to want to ensure she was okay she also wanted to make sure he was okay to. " So you keep saying, but I'd feel better if I knew you was looked at so I know you are fine " she said a little more sternly then perhaps she meant to, thankfully her pain was becoming more manageable now she had the strong pain killers, she watched as he started to strip his clothes of , her eyes scanning over his chest not so much with desirable eyes like she normally did, not to say she didn't still desire him, but this was more to inspect him to see his injuries how badly he seemed and the bruise going across his side had her wincing it looked sore.. " Miles, you R-" she paused how ever as the nurse came back in, hearing her gasp and watching as she nearly dropped the gown she had brought for her, she chuckled but soon stopped as pain radiated through causing her to wince and hold her side again as the nurse came round the bed. "Here Miss I got you this for now, do you need a hand getting it on?" " If you don't mind, I'll struggle on own " "Of course Miss would you-" she paused as her eyes moved to Miles a instant blush coming across her face as she cleared her throat and quickly came back to Larisa to distract her self. "Would you like your b-oyfriend to leave?" Larisa shook head expressing that she was perfectly fine with him being there before the nurse started to carefully peel the dress from her body,.Larisa winced groaning as that dress got pull
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ed up over her body revealing her bare flesh only thing left was that bra, like across her side and ribs was a deep purple angry looking bruise, as well as down her back, the nurse winced looking at it carefully. "We might need to take you for a scan Miss, I think you may have some broken Ribs but we will see what the doctor says he should be in soo *" she said kindly using that towel she assisted Larisa in drying herself before putting that gown on and assisting her to lay to. "Just rest for now Miss…I'll go see if the doctor is ready…*" she said offering the two of them a smile though her eyes quickly went anywhere but Miles as she hastily left the room and leaving the two of them alone, Larisa peered over to Miles again her hand reaching out for his " Are you sure you're okay il mio lupo? " She asked quietly waiting to see if he would come take her hand.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 17-Apr-23 11:27 PM
Miles merely watched the nurse in her flustered hurry help Larisa get into that gown. He listened intently as his eyes never left her body, taking in the angry bruising that was far darker than his was. Quite a few angry and violent thoughts ran through his head. Most of them on just the right way to castrate Connor in the most inhumane, cruel and torturous way possible. They were never voiced, as the last thing he wanted was to worry Larisa and he certainly wouldn’t make good on them, just let them fester like an open wound. One thing he did vow, something that he would make sure came to fruition. Connor would pay for what he did. ”Would you like your b-oyfriend to leave?” Once her gown had been put on and the nurse had recommended that she go in for some scans to see if any of her ribs were broken, Miles let the towel hang over his shoulders around his neck so he could listen. It was still an odd thing for him to hear, someone referring to him in such a manner when speaking. It was equally odd for him to hear Larisa referred to as his girlfriend too. Was this too fast? The word didn’t exactly sound wrong, but he wondered if it was too much, if Larisa wouldn’t appreciate that or if Miles himself was ready for something like that. He had been the one to say it first, shouting at the officers when Connor was thrown in their direction to take to the station. It had been said angrily, out of hate and needing to relay the information quickly without needing an explanation. I could have said my assistant… or my employee…but… I didn’t… He thought to himself, watching as the nurse left the room and actively avoided eye contact with him. For the moment, that pulled him out of his thoughts and he gave Larisa a playful shrug, tilting his head back at the nurse and smiling softly at her.
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“Wonder what her problem is… You’d think a nurse had seen plenty of bruises before… are mine just that hideous she couldn’t look at them?” He teased, playing at the idea that the nurse couldn’t look at him because of his injuries, not because he had suddenly manifested in Larisa’s room without his shirt on. Chuckling a little as he took her hand in his, Miles stood close to her bed and held her hand tenderly. “But as you asked.. I was seen by a nurse… and obviously I don’t need any treatment… She ran out of here as fast as she could.” The joke was said with a quiet chuckle but he took in breath a little too fast and couldn’t help the light wince that accompanied it. For modesty's sake, he left his trousers on even though they were wet and dirty and he probably would have preferred a change of clothes himself. Even in a cruddy little hospital gown Miles couldn’t look away from her. He knew she had to be feeling a little better, glad that she had been given some pain medication at least while they waited for the doctor to arrive and give their recommendations. Using his leg, he pulled a chair close to her by dragging it across the floor with his foot, sitting down once it was situated next to her bed. Miles really wanted to lay there with her. To hold her close to him and keep her in his arms. That’s where he felt she was the most safe, where he thought her to be secure. That’s where he wanted her, but as his eyes looked up and down the hospital bed that she was laying in, it wouldn’t exactly be a comfortable fit for the pair of them. Do-able, but not exactly comfortable and certainly Miles would end up just being in the way if the doctor or nurses needed to get to Larisa.
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So instead, with a small dejected huffing sound, Miles bent his free arm on the bed and put his head down on top of it. It was still pounding with the beating he’d gotten and standing up right was making him dizzy. If he had to guess, it was possible that Connor gave him a light concussion but Miles didn’t want to worry Larisa about that. Instead he just let himself sit there holding her hand with his head resting on his arm next to her. It was the closest he could get to being able to cuddle with her, to hold her close with him. At least until they’d be at home, and then he’d probably never let her leave the bed except to use the restroom. "Yes, il mio agnellino... I will be fine.." He said gently, not wanting her to worry about his well being much more then that. “Is… there anything I can get you? Anything I can help make you feel more comfortable Larisa?” He asked, as if he just wanted to be useful and at this moment, he was feeling anything but that. He was bruised and banged up just like she was though not as seriously impacted, his head was pounding like it was being played like congo drums, but he still felt useless sitting there just holding her hand. There had to be something he could do, right? Anything while they waited for the doctor to make an appearance at least. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Apr-23 08:34 AM
Wonder what her problem is.. Larisa rose a brow gazing towards Miles then at his playful smirk and the words that followed those, the man wasn't stupid he knew exactly what the nurse problem was, her eyes looked down his frame, that muscular chest even with the bruising against it, he was just glorious bruising and all, it was no wonder all the nurses were tripping over their feet over him. " It's nothing to do with your bruising Miles, your a very attractive man, and right now your sitting there without a shirt on in all your glory despite the bruising, its no wonder you're causing these nurses to trip over themselves, maybe we should get you a gown, we could be matching isn't that all the range with these young kids now? Matching outfit…" she teased with a small chuckle though she winced almost instantly holding her side a little as she did, she wasnt sure if her ribs were broken but something definitely felt of she just hoped she wouldn't be this uncomfortable for long, she didn't like it…and she definitely didn't want to be relying on people to do everything for her all the time. She grasped his hand when he gave it to her watching as he come over dragging that chair with his foot, she saw him inspecting the bed she to peered around it wasn't big enough and as much as she wanted to tell him to climb in with her she knew it would be difficult and with both of them being so injured she knew it would just be uncomfortable, her free hand came up to go through his hair gently dragging her fingers through his damp hair trying to soothe him, he looked uncomfortable, tired and it was clear he was injured. Yes il mio agnellino…I will be fine " Just make sure if you're not you get yourself looked at properly Miles, I'm okay here there look after me, I want you to look after yourself to " she said quietly her fingers continuing their gentle strokes with his hair whilst her other hand gently toyed with his fingers, her eyes traced his face as he laid there b
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attered and bruised because of what he did to protect her, what he did to help her, she knew he felt guilty that he didn't get to her quick enough, but he shouldn't…because without him who knew where she could be now, in a lot worse state then she was now no doubt, her fingers moved over his head lovingly, his question turned to her and she shook her head. " I'm okay…I'm just tired that's all…" she said gently her eyes continuing to scan his face lovingly. " Thank you Miles…." She said quickly her hand hoping he would adjust his gaze so he could look at her. " Thank for you for everything you did today…I don't want to hear anything else, you did everything you could to protect me, everything you didn't know what he was doing, I didn't know what he was going to do….this isn't our fault, this is his fault…and he will pay for this, I tried to be nice I tried to be civil and look where it got me, no more Mrs simpatico agnellinonice little lamb " she teased with a small smile. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Apr-23 09:23 AM
It’d have been ingenuine to say the least of him if he hadn’t responded positively to her complimenting assessment of him. He liked the idea that she found him very attractive, even though he already knew that he wasn’t bad to look at to begin with. It felt nice hearing her say it though, hearing her mention that despite the bruises he’d sustained that she still found him something to gawk at. Miles was a lot of things, arrogant, commanding, domineering, dangerous at times, but in addition to that he was a bit of a peacock and liked looking nice. He kept himself physically fit for this reason, not overly bulky or muscular but athletically built and lean. At the mention of them wearing matching gowns he chuckled a little at her and shook his head. He wouldn’t be caught dead in those fashion disasters if he could help it. It wasn’t until he was sitting there next to her and her fingers were dragging through his hair that he finally seemed to be able to start to settle. Ever since getting to the hospital, Miles hadn’t felt able to relax. He felt like he had to keep moving, had to do something, anything, at every turn and at all times. Miles smiled softly up at her before finally after all her insistence, he gave in and nodded. He’d get himself looked at too, if it would make her feel better about it. “Alright… I’ll get checked out… but I’m sure they’ll just tell me to put some ice on it all and suck it up…” he said quietly, rolling his eyes playfully at her. Her thanks was what made him look up at her a little better, listening to her thank him for what he did. For everything that he’d done today for her. How it wasn’t either of their faults, but it was Connor’s. Her conviction of making Connor pay for what he’d done, made Miles smile softly and without a word to her, he leaned in and kissed her cheek gently.
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“I’d do it all again a thousand times over if I had to.” He said gently, pulling back from her slowly. She didn’t need to thank him for this. It wasn’t something he needed the recognition for or the notoriety. He had wanted to do everything he could for her, and he tried his damnedest to do just that. The soft knocking sound of the door was enough to make Miles wince and he considered what Larisa had said about getting checked out considering too much movement and sound were bothering him. Maybe it won’t be such a bad idea to at least get some headache meds.. He thought as the doctor came in to check on Larisa. He was kindly looking, slightly older gentleman with salt and pepper hair and a manilla folder in his hand. “Alrighty… Ms. Bechtel?” He asked, just to confirm he had the right room and patient. “Looks like we were in quite a scuffle. The pair of you it seems. We’re gonna go ahead and get some X-Rays and some blood work done to get you all checked out. Radiology is ready for you, so we’ll go ahead and get you back there to get those scans and tests done.” He said gently with a kind and compassionate smile. His attention turned to Miles as he finished his statement. “Your significant other will need to stay here until we get you back. He can’t come with you.” Miles just nodded and pushed himself up from that chair so that a pair of nurses could get the bed rolling towards Radiology. “I’ll be right here then, when you get back…” There was a sadness in his voice, wanting nothing more than to go with her but knowing she was in good hands. The doctor took a moment to glance in Miles’ direction before tapping his arm to get his attention once Larisa’s bed wheels were unlocked and she was getting ready to be wheeled away to Radiology. “And you? Sure you’re alright?” Miles looked from the inquiring doctor to Larisa and then back again with a heavy sigh. He had promised he’d get himself checked out too so he relayed to the doctor that he was experiencing a sev
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ere headache and slight dizziness when he moved too much. His bruising hurt but it was manageable and his face was a little sore but otherwise fine. It was the headache that was bothering him. At least he kept his word to Larisa, despite him thinking a headache wasn’t that big a deal. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Apr-23 09:42 AM
Alright ill get checked out…. That's all she needed to know, he might be more concerned about her but she was concerned about him to, she didn't think anything substantial was wrong with him perhaps it was just superficial bruising but she knew she would feel so much better if she knew for sure, she grinned at his teasing comments shrugging carefully in the bed. " Maybe, but at least I'll feel better knowing you are okay, I'd like to make sure your okay to il mio lupo " she said quietly, those fingers continuing their gentle pull through his hair, she cared about this man…a lot perhaps more then she had truly admitted to him or even to herself, calling him her boyfriend whilst it didn't seem wrong…it didn't feel right either, perhaps because to her boyfriends were juvenile, that was something you called each other when you was fourteen and fooling around with lads or girls, this felt more than something so insignificant as that, she just wasn't sure what. At her thanks she watched the smile come over his face before he leaned up and kissed her cheek, she felt a warm rush over her , the soft tingles it created she wanted more of, even though he was right there she felt like he was Miles away , she just wanted him right next to her where he made her feel so safe and secure, wrapped up in his arms was something she craved something she desired above all else, though she didn't think they would be able to do that right now , considering how battered they both were. " I know you would…hopefully you don't need to though huh? " she teased lightly before she heard the small knock on the door and she peered up to it as the doctor walked in. " That's me…" she responded, listening to the doctor as he relayed what needed to be done, she nodded her hand carefully slipping out of his. " Sure, let's go…" she said quietly, peering up to Miles as she gave him the sternest look she probably could given the current situation. " Get checked out….please…" she said to him softl
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y before she was finally wheeled her out of that room, she took a small breath squinting her eyes the bright white lights of the hall were almost blinding to her sensitive eyes, she gazed back at the door she had left behind before they entered the elevator, her mind racing with everything that had happened today, everything that was probably going to happen going forward…she knew she would be okay, as long as she had Miles.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 18-Apr-23 10:26 AM
He watched her be wheeled out and once she was completely out of sight, Miles turned to the door and watched the doctor he had been speaking to call over a nurse from the station. For a moment Miles was puzzled; was it something he said? He was doing what Larisa had asked him to despite not necessarily thinking it important, so why was a nurse needed? It didn’t take long for him to realize what he had called for. The nurse came in and flushed a bright red, the same one that had stumbled upon him earlier it seemed, and she was wheeling in a wheelchair. Oh hell no.. “That won’t be necessary…” Miles said sternly, looking down at the wheelchair like it was the most offensive thing he’d ever seen. He could walk just fine, there was no need for that. The nurse swallowed a little and insisted that he used it, to which Miles just shook his head as if he were a full grown toddler. “I’m Fi-…” he started to say when he felt everything go very distorted very quickly. It caught his words in his throat and he had to catch himself to keep from leaning too far to the right and falling over. The nurse was quick to grab Miles by the shoulders to hold him up, and guided him to sit down in the chair she’d brought. Oh Larisa will have a fucking field day if she sees me in one of these… He thought irritably, a hand covering his face and eyes for a moment just to try and get the world to stop spinning. He didn’t even register the fact that she had started wheeling him out, almost triumphantly at having made the shirtless man do as he was told. Miles kept his eyes closed, the bright lights of the hallway painful just behind them and he leaned a little to one side to rest his elbow on the armrest of the wheelchair. The whole time he grumbled irritably. He’d have been fine, had they just let him walk. He wasn’t sick or lame in some capacity, he’d just moved his head too fast and the hospital was spinning because of it. Despite not wanting to and only doing it because Larisa had insi
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sted so much, he cooperated with the hospital staff, but only just. After an array of regular exam tests for blood pressure, heart rate, pupil dilation which hurt the worst, reflexes as well as checking his ear and throat, Miles was ultimately given a clean bill of health. Other than a few bruised ribs that would mend with time and the mild concussion he’d sustained. He was told to just take it easy and to take some headache medication when he got home which was exactly what he was going to do. It took next to no time for him to get looked at, so he was wheeled back to Larisa’s room before she was back from all her tests and such. Because he had nothing to do, and he had told her that he would be there waiting when she got back, he spent the time doing wheelies in the wheelchair or relaxing while working a little on his phone. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Apr-23 11:00 AM
Larisa wasn't gone to long for her scans and tests, though she couldn't say she enjoyed them, being inside the machine whirring and whizzing as they did a CT plus a x-ray, the x-ray was fine but the CT scab she certainly wouldn't care if she never had another one, her mind wondered to Miles and if he did indeed get him self checked out, she hoped he did so she at least knew he wasn't to badly injured, she hoped he wasn't, despite what she had said she still felt incredibly responsible for what had happened to them today, she put them both in a awful position and it made her feel awful , but what ever happened , had happened she couldn't change it. She just hoped this was the end of anything with Connor. Soon enough she was being transported back In the bed the double doors wheeled open to her room gazing in and instantly seeing Miles in a wheelchair, panic soon hit her, was he injured more then she thought? Had he more serious injuries then they originally thought they had? But the moment she see him spinning around in that thing she snorted a little almost a chuckle and it would of been had her ribs not been so sore. " Having fun in that?.." she teased ss they porters positioned her bed better and locked the breaks, smiling down to her before a nurse came in after them smiling warmly down to Larisa inside the bed. "The Doctor will be here shortly to go over your results. He's examining them now so it shouldn't be long…" she said her words were kind and warming, gazing over to Miles she couldn't stop the small blush that crossed her cheeks giving him a quick nod before she hurriedly left the room causing Larisa to roll her eyes. " Bet you couldn't wait to get that shirt of huh? Having all these damsels tripping over themselves for you…" she teased with a smile, she seemed a lot brighter now clearly the medication she had taken had made her a lot more comfortable. " Did you get checked out? What did th-.." but she didn't get to finish her sentence as the same
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-Apr-23 11:53 AM
same doctor from earlier walked in carrying a clipboard smiling brightly down to Larisa. "Hello Mrs Bechtel…I've got your results from your scans, so it seems you have damaged a few ribs, cracked not broken which is good, less healing required but with cracked ribs they are extremely sensitive the slightly bump or knock could easily break them, you need to be extremely cautious for at least three weeks, nothing to strenuous, take it easy and with painkillers , ice treatments which we will give you some information on should help them to heal relatively quickly, your a healthy young woman so I'm confident your heal perfectly from this as long as you take our advice, you've got a very mild concussion but I can't see that causing you to many issues..your also incredibly banged up, so…plenty of rest…and plenty of pampering" he teased looking to Miles now in the wheelchair before back to her. "Were happy for you to go home if you like? There really is no need for you to be here we can get all your medicine together and a plan to help your ribs that should only take us a hour? I'm sure your be happy to be home so you can rest better….any questions?" " No, no questions…thank you doctor…" the man smiled, waving his hand and popping the clipboard at the end of her bed. "No Need to thank me, i'll go and get everything prepared…if you think of anything you let me know beforehand okay? I'll be back shortly" he said, offering them both a small smile before he finally left, once he did Larisa released a small sigh relaxing back into the bed . " Thank goodness I can go…I did not want to stay here anymore.." she teased gazing towards Miles now in that wheelchair. " Is Thomas gonna get us?.."
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Miles King BOT 18-Apr-23 02:01 PM
Miles had to keep himself busy otherwise his mind was going to go to a place that as far too dark to deal with right now. His head was swimming with what Larisa could have wrong with her. What Connor had done to her. How hurt was she? Did she break ribs? Or her back? Did something get punctured or worse was she bleeding internally? The stillness of the room was driving him insane, so to keep himself busy, and to work out a little bit at the same time he practiced moving around in that wheelchair for fun. It was almost like a rule of the universe, that when you get into a wheelchair regardless of the reason, the first thing you have to do is attempt to do a wheelie. Similar to that same universal law making it illegal to move a sleeping cat off of your lap; you were just supposed to wait until it woke up or die trapped for eternity unless it woke up and moved itself. He had had his back turned to the door, using his abs and core to lift himself for the third time successfully in that wheelchair, when he heard the sound of the doors opening and he spun around on two wheels to see Larisa near laughing at him as the nurses wheeled her back in and set about locking her bed down. ”Having fun in that?” “As much as I can. It’s actually harder than it looks.” Miles commented with a little chuckle, letting the chair down and flexing slowly so it wouldn’t just slap onto the ground and make a lot of noise. He looked up at her when she teased him about not having a shirt, glancing at the nurse that he’d barely noticed leaving the room in a rush with a fresh blush on her face.
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“For starters, my shirt and vest are soaked. If you wanted me to catch a cold and leave them on, then I’ll put them back on.” Miles said smoothly, rolling himself closer to her bed, locking the wheels in place so he wouldn’t move any further and leaning back in the chair next to her. “Secondly, I didn’t get one of those fashion disaster gowns like you did, so it wasn’t like I had anything else to cover up in. And lastly…” Miles leaned over next to her, folding his arms on the bed before resting his head on his forearms looking up at her hungrily. “I know you like it when there’s more of me to look at… so consider it a gift for you… for now…I’ll give you more in private.” She was about to ask him at that point if he’d gotten himself checked out, but before she’d finished the doctor in question came in with his report. Miles turned his head and gave him his full attention. Cracked ribs, very sensitive but nothing broken. That was at least a relief for Miles, glad that she didn’t have anything broken. It ruled out most of his other worries as well, however when the doctor mentioned how she needed to be extremely cautious for at least three weeks, Miles’ went a little pale, staring at him. He barely caught the tease that the doctor mentioned, only nodding slightly with a bit of a blank look on his face. Of course he’d pamper her, he enjoyed making her feel wanted and loved and needed. Pampering he could do.
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Miles just remained silent. He didn’t have any questions for this doctor, and he nearly glared at his back when the man walked back out. He heard Larisa’s excitement to be able to go home and all Miles could do was huff slightly, putting his head back on his arms and glowering at the blankets. ”Is Thomas gonna get us?” “He should be here any minute actually…” Miles said, in a fairly dejected tone. “I messaged him earlier to bring a change of clothes for us, so I’m sure the Range is outside now or will be soon.” It was clear he was a little bothered, and the more he thought about it, the more irritated he got until finally he groaned and leaned back into that wheelchair.
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“Now I’m really going to kill Connor…” He said in a low groaning voice. “Bastard’s made me have to be abstinent for three fucking weeks. I barely made it a week when you were first hired, how the hell am I gonna go three…” He groaned, closing his eyes and almost dramatically tilting his head back to stare at the ceiling instead. It wasn’t an actual concern of course, just an inconvenience for Miles. He’d enjoyed being able to be intimate with Larisa pretty much whenever the occasion sparked. Which for them had been fairly often. It would have been a lie to think that he wasn’t possibly looking forward to a bit of a celebration after getting rid of Connor once and for all so the idea that those particular plans had to wait three damn weeks? In a word, it made Miles pout. Of course he wasn't actually serious with his words, just whining a little at the prospect, tilting his head back in that particular fashion sent a surge of pain through him and Miles quickly sat back straight again holding his head. “Mm… Since you asked earlier… Bruised ribs, nothing broken or cracked that they could see, and a mild concussion…” He explained closing his eyes tight to try and get the world to quit spinning again. Maybe it was a good thing he couldn’t have sex right away anyway… @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Apr-23 04:36 AM
Larisa perked a brow at Miles huff at her excitement to go home, gazing at his expression she noticed how pale he seemed to have gone , how dejected he appeared to be and she frowned more, was he not happy about her being able to go home? Maybe he wasn't looking forward to looking after her…its a lot to expect of him …I'm sure he doesn't need the hassle of taking care of you, look at all the distress you've brought him already she frowned at her thoughts, was that truly the problem? She certainly didn't want to put any pressure on him that he didn't want, she could probably look after her self if she truly tried. As he responded about Thomas she nodded softly, moving a little on that bed to try and get more comfortable which was frankly pointless. Hospital beds wasn't exactly the height of luxury after all, she would be glad to get in a more comfortable bed. " That's good, I hope he's okay…he seemed really anxious earlier, he was so worried you was going to be mad about the Bentley, poor lad I thought he was going to have a break down over it " she teased though there was a seriousness behind her words, she had a lot to thank Thomas for , he truly was magnificently today, as was Miles. Now I'm really going to kill Connor… She gazed over to him her complexion puzzled as to what had bothered him now before he spoke, she felt her cheeks heat up instantly, that natural buzz she felt around him heating her stomach with need, he was right…they would have to be incredibly careful and the sheer thought had her feeling incredibly sad to, she loved being intimate with him but she also knew how bad it could be if they allowed themselves to truly let go, especially with how hard they went sometimes which only had those cheeks warming up even more, of course his revelation that he hadn't don't anything since she joined his company had ber blinking a few times, he wasn't with a woman then? Why?. " Miles….it might not be three weeks you know, it just depends how quic
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k I heal…besides…just because we can't…you know…" she said a little sheepishly. " Doesn't mean we can't do anything…" she said quietly her voice taking on that heated tone she knew he loved so much, she couldn't control herself especially around him even when she knew she had to, her hands came to his hair again letting those fingers roam through the thick locks. " What did you mean anyway…you barely went a week when I started? You didn't enjoy the company of a woman whilst I was there?....why not?" She asked, she was generally curious if there was a reason, or if he simply didn't want to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Apr-23 06:37 AM
Miles just groaned gently into his hand, leaning his head down into it while he kept those eyes closed so that the world could get back righted again. He hated this, the slight nausea that came with feeling like he couldn’t move too quickly. Perhaps their diagnosis of a mild concussion was a bit generous, his fingers softly massaging his forehead and between his eyes. He felt her fingers a moment later, stroking through his thick damp hair gently and he made a soft humming noise as Miles leaned into it. That at least felt nice and helped ground him. ”Miles… it might not be three weeks you know, it just depends how quick I heal… besides… just because we can’t.. You know…doesn’t mean we can’t do anything…” That was easy for her to say. Though he couldn’t exactly deny her logic on that either. He knew he was just being a grouch about it, and Miles just slightly nodded his head in agreement to her as well as to avoid moving it too much and bringing back that bout of nausea again. At her next questions of him, Miles opened his eyes slowly and raised a brow at her. Leaning a bit more so that he wasn’t making her reach too far to continue playing with his hair, Miles turned his head a little just so that he could look at her a little more properly before answering her questions. “That’s right. We hired you on a Friday…You started on the following Monday… and I want to say Thursday is when I got to enjoy your…Homemade Lamb...” He said as tactfully as he could. By his math, that was barely a week, just shy of one if you wanted to get really technical. Her other questions were a little more complicated to answer. It hadn’t been like he hadn’t thought about it while she worked for him between that time. He’d considered it a few times, calling one of those services and having a woman or two stop by and warm his bed but in the end he hadn’t called. He hadn’t gone out and brought someone home to satisfy the need.
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“The last woman I had before you, was Thursday evening before your interview.” He admitted, remembering that morning waking up in his bed and rousing her awake. “Tiffany.” He said as he recalled her name. She was a regular of his, one that he called because she liked it rough and could handle the rougher sessions he could give to her though he realized that thinking of Tiffany really didn’t do anything for him. Not her name, nor the way her hair splayed across the pillow, or the marks from his hands he’d left on her rear the next morning. This realization made him crease his brows a little, having not really thought about it before that point. So when she asked why he hadn’t, the answer just seemed so obvious to him that he merely shrugged at her. “I couldn’t.. perform... I suppose.” Miles admitted, not that he had anything wrong with his equipment, Larisa would know that first hand. “Any other woman just… wasn’t as inspiring... as you were.” That was the easiest way he could think to explain it and the soft tone he took made clear he was serious about the answer. The other women he could have had, just didn’t do it for him. He had a prize in his sights and his body wanted nothing but Larisa. The talk would thankfully have to pause at that point, the door quietly opening and the familiar vision of Thomas stepping in with a black duffle bag on his shoulder. “Pardon the interruption sir, ma’am. I’ve got the spare clothes you wanted.” He said gently, walking over with his head hung low to deliver the duffle to Miles. The man took a look at his driver carefully and then turned back to Larisa a moment. Perhaps she was right, that Thomas really was concerned that Miles would be mad at him. It’s just a car… A nice car, but a car can be repaired or replaced. A person, can’t. He thought, pulling himself up and opening that duffle bag.
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“You did good Thomas. Go make sure the Range is pulled up, we’ll be out as soon as we change and Larisa gets her discharge papers.” Miles said kindly to him, and Thomas just nodded before giving a soft wave to them both. Inside the duffle bag, was a pair of jeans, boxers, a shirt and light jacket for Miles as well as quite the assortment for Larisa that made Miles chuckle softly. “Seems Thomas wasn’t sure what you wanted to wear out.” He said playfully, pulling out a couple different shirts, a skirt as well as a pair of pants, fresh undergarments, and a light zip up jacket as well. To his credit, at least he tried. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Apr-23 07:22 AM
She wanted to snicker at how ridiculously adorable he was being pouting right there in that wheelchair with barely any clothes on looking far to handsome for his own good, even with the bruising against his flesh if anything just made her more attracted to the man beside her, to see the way he protected her, how he went to all lengths even putting himself on the firing line to keep her safe was incredibly noble, she was truly lucky to have him, and she was also incredibly disappointed that she couldn't show him the true extent of her thankfulness, but she would…when she could anyway, she would certainly show him just how grateful she was for what he did. She listened as he spoke about her follow up question, a smile knowing smile coming against her face as he mentioned her special lamb which only cause those cheeks to heat a little more. " Well I'm glad you enjoyed that special treat Miles, I don't give them out to just about anyone you know…" she teased, yet there was a firm truthfulness to it, she hadn't had many secual partners in her life, she truly believed in relationships about meaningful sex as well, though it seemed this man had her tossing that logic book straight out onto the highway in front of a speeding truck, she was powerless to stop the way her body responded to him, that wasn't to say she didn't feel they had bonded, because she felt they had leading up to that fateful day, she just didn't realise the extent of how deep it was. He continued and she felt her brows pull together as he mentioned the woman he bad been with that last time he had a call girl out, tiffany she wasn't really that bothered about the woman's name, hell any woman he had been with before her she was most certainly not interested in, but she still listened wanting to at least know his reasons why he had stopped having them out when she had started, and when he finally gave his reason she felt her heart swell in her chest he found other women less inspiring and maybe it
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was silly of her to find that so touching but she did, her fingers continuing their gentle strokes through his hair as her expression took on a more loving gaze. " Miles…." She started to say before she heard the door go and she peered up noticing Thomas coming in with the bags, she beamed happily to see him though the smile soon faded when she saw how dejected he looked, she hoped what happened hadn't bothered him to much or he wasn't worrying to much over it, he truly was a god send, she would have to find something for him to, to thank him for what he did. " Thank you Thomas…" she said lifting her hand to give him a small wave before he left, she pushed her hands on the bed closing her eyes and gritting her teeth she moved herself slowly so she could sit up, groaning inwardly at the sharp pain in caused but once she was up the pain subsided so she could breathe again, gazing at the clothes he had brought she chucked a little. " Well he tried, and I'm grateful for him " she teased out stretching her hand for the bag and if Miles put it down she rummaged through pulling out a pair or baggy jeans and a loose top that would do and wouldn't be so snug around her upper body which she most definitely needed. " Uh…you wouldn't mind helping me would you? " she asked nervously she didn't want to ask too much of him, but she knew she would struggle to get off this bed, and struggle even more to bend and put any of her lingerie or jeans on without hurting her self to much. " If you can and don't mind that Is " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Apr-23 08:07 AM
With Thomas’s exit out of the room, Miles sat back so that he could take the clothes for himself out. Without really even considering anything, he stood up holding for a moment to steady himself before setting to work removing his trousers and boxers. He’d had enough of being in wet clothes and Miles was quite ready to have something warm and dry to change into. The man had absolutely no shame, using the side of her bed for a moment to lean against as he changed relatively quickly, pulling the fresh pair of black boxers up and adjusting them before he stepped into the jeans. ”Uh.. You wouldn’t mind helping me would you?” Miles lifted his head from his zipper a moment and looked at her. She followed up her question as if he would have said no. As if he wouldn’t have denied that assistance she was asking for. She was essentially asking him to undress her; why in hell would he say no to that? Leaning down, Miles tenderly kissed her forehead, and then her temple and cheek as if he couldn’t get enough of her. “You heard the doctor.” He said gently to her as he stood back up straight again ensuring to do it slowly so he didn’t make the room spin again. “I’m to pamper you. I might not get to fuck you like I want, but I’ve no problem pampering you Larisa.” Miles teased her. Gently, after she’d picked out what she wanted to wear, Miles let her slide herself to the edge of that hospital bed so her legs could hang off the edge. He made sure to stand in her way so she wouldn’t get off that bed yet. Miles let his arms come forward first to take hers and place them around his neck.
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“Hold onto me…” He said softly in her ear, wanting her to stabilize herself with him so he could slide her underwear and hospital gown off. The way he asked wasn’t because he’d had an ulterior motive. It was more that he wanted to make sure that she was secure before he tried to help her undress and then get dressed again. Miles was already dealing with his own concussion from headbutting Connor no doubt, so he didn’t exactly want to cause Larisa to feel dizzy or nauseous by moving too much too fast like he’d done multiple times now. He would wait until she was ready, until she either said or indicated physically that she was ready for him before gently untying that gown. It wasn’t even sexual in nature, but likely because of the conversation they had been having and the fact that Miles was slowly undressing her that made him react the way he did. He let his head slowly fall against her neck and Miles planted gentle kisses there while he pulled that gown carefully off of her. His fingers then went to her bra, expertly unsnapping it so it could be changed out for a new, fresh and warm one. However, Miles got distracted easily with this task of having to dress her, wanting nothing more than to leave her topless the way she was just so he could pepper kisses along her skin.
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“Admittedly…” He murmured around her collarbone, forcing his arm to pull her bra closer to hand to her. “I’m much better at taking these off, than putting them back on..” It was his excuse to let her do it if she wanted. He’d be there to assist if she couldn’t reach behind her or was in pain at all. Miles would wait til she was good and ready though before letting his hands quietly fall on her thighs, pulling her gently a little closer to the edge of that bed so she could slip herself down. He still wanted her hands and arms around his neck and shoulders, just in case she felt dizzy or felt that she would have a hard time standing. It was only when she was ready that he allowed her to slip down from that bed to stand in front of him, taking a step back in order to give her that room but not too far that he’d pull from her grasp. From there Miles took a knee in front of her. It was agony being so close to her midsection and lower abdomen without the ability to do anything about it. His face came forward first, his hands sliding up her thighs to hook his fingers into her underwear and pull them down so she could then be allowed to step into the fresh pair Thomas had brought for her. “It’s going to be… a long… three weeks..” Miles grumbled gently, kissing at a bruise delicately on her midsection before lowering his lips to her thighs, giving one soft kiss to the left and then to the right. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Apr-23 09:12 AM
Her eyes simply couldn't stop themselves from travelling over his frame as he started to remove those wet clothes, it was Hard not to, especially with how gorgeous he was, every inch of him, he wasn't fully muscular like some men, but he was trimmed and clearly took good care of himself at it showed, there wasn't a single part of him she couldn't drool over, in fact she was having a hard time not doing just that right now, when he started slipping those clothes up she almost pouted…then again it was probably best who knew if a nurse or doctor could walk in and like hell on earth would she want any of them nurses seeing him like this! There would be another medical emergency and it wouldn't be either one of them. She watched as he looked up to her , she was almost sure he wouldn't mind but she didn't want to become.that girl who needed a man's help all the time and she certainly didn't want to annoy him by asking, she watched him come over however and press a kiss to her forehead, before her temple, and then her cheeks which caused the softest of smiles to cross her face, he was so incredibly sweet to her, she had such a hard time imagining how anyone would consider this man to be anything but, she thought back to Melody then, was he like this with her? Was he this sweet and attentive towards her? If he was it broke her heart to think that woman threw all that straight back at him, and made such awful accusations about him. You heard the doctor Her smile lifted a little wider as he spoke hearing him say he wanted to pamper her warmed her heart, to know he wanted to care for her and look after her made her feel incredibly special. " Don't tell me this Miles, I could have you all doing all manner of things for me…" she teased playfully she wouldn't take the mick of course but being pampered might be nice for a change, it wasn't something she had very often. Her eyes soon followed him as he came closer standing in front of her, her eyes lifted to watch his f
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ace with interest before be reached for her arms, she obediently did what he wanted lifting her arms and circling them around his neck absentmindedly toying with the short hairs on the back of his neck, she got her self positioned letting him know she was ready before he started to slowly untangle those ties from behind her, her eyes fluttered closed softly as his lips found her neck, she involuntarily tilted her head to the side to allow him better access to her, to allow his lips to truly go over her neck, feeling the same rush go through her that normally did when he came this close to her, she felt that bra unclasp the moisture on her breasts and the cold hospital room causing her breasts to erupt in a flurry of small spots those nipples already erect which had something to do with what he was doing, but more because of how cold and wet she was.
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" Don't worry…I'm sure I can manage putting that on…" she teased softly back to him before she allowed those items to truly be removed releasing his neck long enough to do so grateful to have the wet undergarment of her frame, she felt him pull her close to the edge of that bed gripping hold of him a little tighter before she carefully slid down she winced a little at the action but once she was stood she was more comfortable, her hands slid over his shoulders though she rested them there as he dropped to his knee before her and she felt her breath catch, this all felt so intimate and she was struggling to remember she had to behave herself…or she truly would have a broken rib!, she felt his fingers pull her underwear down and she had to bit on her bottom lip to stop from whimpering at the sensation. His words however soon caused her to grin, her hand coming down to go through his hair, feeling the soft kisses he gave her midsection before over her thighs. " Hmm…your telling me, I'm sorry Miles…I'll do all I can to assist you with your needs" she teased though there was a seriousness there, he seemed like a man who had a high sex drive, not that she was any better….but she couldn't help feel bad he would have to wait so long, what if he got fed up? What if he couldn't wait? She knew that was probably a stupid thing to think about but she couldn't help it… @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Apr-23 09:49 AM
His breath glided over her in a gentle huff, trying to ignore the fact that he just wanted to put his face where he believed it to belong and was just not allowed to right now. It was almost done begrudgingly, having her step into that fresh set of underwear first her left and then her right foot. The underwear slid up her thighs and he positioned them like he was delicately dressing a porcelain doll. A treasure that was unique and rare and deserved every amount of attention he could afford it. “I’m sure we’ll think of something…” he breathed softly at her, grabbing her jeans and having her step in one leg at a time into them. He was slow and methodical dressing her, mostly because he didn’t want to go too fast and have her get dizzy nor did he want to hurt her. “Let’s just get you dressed quickly first… It’s absolutely agony having you half naked and there’s nothing I can do about it.” The look he gave her from his kneeling spot on the floor was more mischievous and playful than anything else. His fingers carefully slid her jeans over her ass and just before his fingers came around to button her up, he pressed his face against the small fabric of underwear that peaked through the flaps of her jeans. He held the quiet kiss there, not quite low enough to be at her intimate lips between her legs though not quite high enough to be at her naval. Right in between, a soft heated huff rolling over her skin in the kiss he gave there. She wasn’t wrong, this was intimate for what it was. Though Miles didn’t exactly care. He liked showing how much he cared for the people he truly cared about. And for him, the one person in the world that held his attention, was Larisa. She had a pull on him that he couldn’t explain but he wanted to do everything in his power to give her anything she wanted if it was within his power to do so. Reluctant, he buttoned and zipped up her jeans, giving the button a small tap before he slowly stood back up to his feet.
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“Alright… let’s get your top on, then you’ll be taking my seat.” He said gently, pulling that loose shirt over to him and helping to slip it over her bruised frame. He was careful when he pulled it over her head and down her sides. It was very clear that she was more hurt than him, and that made a wave of guilt rush through him. If only I’d been stronger… faster… I could have gotten into that house and stopped this. He couldn’t help the thoughts that ran through him. Once dressed, Miles helped whether she asked for it or not, lowering her into the wheelchair he’d been sitting in. Even going so far as to make sure her feet were supported by the little rests it had in front so they wouldn’t drag on the floor. Thomas had neglected to bring different shoes, so both of them still had their shoes they wore to work or what they had had on them when they arrived at the hospital. In no time at all, Miles went about putting the wet clothes into the duffle bag and only paused when the nurse re-emerged in the room with Larisa’s discharge paperwork and her medication. There were also instructions of care as well for the pair of them, and Miles smiled warmly at her. “Thank you.” Was all he said, and she seemed to just nod quickly before leaving them to it. For Miles, as he had told Larisa before, the reactions of the other women just weren’t as inspiring to him. And while he did have a fairly high sex drive, he at least had the ability to control it and would figure out what to do if Larisa decided to be an absolute tease and walk around the penthouse in nothing but one of his button down dress shirts. Despite the injuries he’d sustained and the bruising, the image of her walking around his house like that made him feel his body light up at the idea. Not now damn it.. He thought bitterly to himself, willing the alluring image to fade and go away. He quickly pulled on his shirt, groaning a little at the bruising on his ribs before he took his place behind her wheelchair
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to push her out, handing her the medication, instructions and discharge paperwork.
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“Let’s go home.” He said quietly into her ear, wanting nothing more than to leave the damn hospital and get back home with her. Miles was careful pushing her out, walking at a decent pace but not running or shuffling out. Every so often he’d lean down just to kiss the top of her head sweetly. Mostly because he wanted to. Once outside, Thomas was waiting with the car; a platinum silver Range Rover. In comparison to the Aston Martin, the Lamborghini, and even the Bentley or Ferrari, the Rover was enormous. It shone silver with black accents and looked like a beast in comparison to the other cars that Miles drove. The grimace that he gave the car spoke volumes as well. Normally, Miles had this car for his security detail if he needed them to accompany him somewhere. He never drove the thing himself, preferring the sportier cars than the larger SUV in front of them. However, he knew this would be more comfortable for her to get in and out of, since she wouldn’t have to lean down so far to get into one of the sportier cars that he owned. The size of it made it easy to step into which was why Miles had had Thomas bring it. The Range Rover @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Apr-23 10:27 AM
I'm sure we will think of something… She smiled as she stepped into her underwear, he seemed so understanding and she was really grateful for it, her hands rested on his shoulders for support as he put her jeans on next and she slipped into them easily she was hoping they would be as loose as she wanted them she didn't want to be wearing tight jeans his next comments had a small chuckle leaving her lips gazing down to him with a playful grin of her own " It's no easy task seeing you half naked earlier you know…" she teased feeling him pulling up those jeans to sit over her underwear, god she felt better to be in dry clothes already her skin felt better, though she most certainly wouldn't say no to a hot shower…hot shower and bed sounded heavenly right now, with him…hopefully once she was healed they could put this whole ordeal behind them, Connor was finally gone at least she hoped he was, and hopefully they could move on without him looming over them like a dark cloud, she couldn't stop the small gasp that left her lips however when his lips came against the fabric of her pants between the opening of her jeans, her hand came down pulling through his hair tenderly moving down to go over his face tenderly. " Thank you Miles…." She said quietly her words tender and caring showing how much she appreciated his help. She felt the jeans become connected together clasped at the front grateful that they wasn't to tight before he stood up, she moved forward allowing him to put on her shirt lifting her arms carefully trying hard not to wince as he pulled that shirt on over her head before directing her to that wheelchair she shuffled into it grinning as she placed her feet onto the foot pedals. " No doing wheelies now Mr King, you better take me out sensibly…" she teased peering back to him gathering up the paperwork he gave her she held it in her lap , she sat back in the wheelchair gazing around the hospital as he took her out, she peered down a long corridor notici
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ng a few people dotted about, she didn't fail to notice a couple of officers not far from where they were leaving but she paid it no more mind peering forward before they finally got outside and she saw the Range Rover. She whistled a little at the gleaming piece of machinery tilting her head back to look towards him. " Do you have anything that isn't flashy Mr King? " she teased with a chuckle before she peered back to the range rover noticing Thomas she smiled warmly. " Thomas….thank you for coming to get us. How are you?.." she asked carefully. She was a little worried about him, she didn't know how he would take what had happened today and she wanted to make sure he was okay. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Apr-23 10:52 AM
After she warned him not to, he had the immediate urge to tilt her back in that wheelchair and push her out doing the exact thing he was strictly told not to do. Of course it was just a thought, he didn’t want to actually stress her out by doing it. It was tempting though. His eyes had noticed the officers and the other hospital patients and attendants watching them leave and he just gave quiet smiles to the ones he’d catch the attention of. A slight worry came over him, wondering if this would become a story later though he honestly couldn’t have cared. Let a story come out. Let some reporter try to spin a web of lies about how Miles King, the Homewrecking Womanizer was seeing with his Partner leaving the hospital and wheeling her out personally. Even Miles couldn’t think of how they’d scandalize something like that. ”Do you have anything that isn’t flashy Mr. King?” “What’s the point in that?” He answered her, scrunching up his face and looking at her as if she had asked him the strangest question on earth. “Do I look like a man who’d drive around a mini-van?” He asked walking up to the glistening silver car and stopping just shy so she could stand up to get into the car. A thought struck him, the image of Miles walking out of some high end store with bags of items under his arm, loading it up into a brown sliding door minivan and pulling away. He could almost hear the puttering of the pathetic engine in it too, and Miles grimaced at the idea.
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“No… Definitely not.” Answering his own question to her. He may not be particularly fond of the Range Rover in comparison to the other vehicles he owned, but it had a purpose and it was far better than a minivan. Instead of thinking more on that horrific nightmare, Miles extended his hand to help her into the car if she needed it. Thomas opened the door for her, like he would if he was driving the Bentley and at the call of his name he looked up a little sheepishly at Larisa. “Oh, I’m alright Miss. Just…” he said gently, pulling a smile on his face that quickly faded. Miles just watched him work through what he wanted to say, deciding not to interrupt the young man even if the words he likely was going to say weren’t necessary. “I’m just sorry I couldn’t have got you out sooner Miss. That you and Mr. King were hurt so badly…” He admitted. It wasn’t that he wasn’t glad that they were okay, it was more that he had been worried. Worried for their wellbeing after watching them both leave in the ambulance and him alone at the scene with the police to clean up the carnage.
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“You did exactly what you needed to Thomas.” Miles responded sternly, more so to get Thomas’ attention and to make his statement clear. “Without you, Larisa might still have been on the ground in the rain and muck. I was too preoccupied with Connor, I didn’t even notice you had whisked her away to safety. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for you Thomas.” Miles pat his driver on the back heartily, a soft grin spreading on his face. “You’re a damn hero Thomas. I hope you like driving for me, because I’d like you to keep at it for a very long time.” He said, and Thomas seemed to lighten up a bit. It was clear he hadn’t thought himself a hero, or anyone of importance during the days events, even looking back at Larisa to see if what Miles had said was true or not. He’d wait to hear anything that she wanted to say too, before acknowledging it kindly and helping her into the car if she needed it. Once she was secured in, Miles got in himself on the other side. The seats were black Italian leather, soft and luxurious and while not a limo, it was very comfortable. Quietly, Miles moved himself next to Larisa on that long bench seat, inviting her to lean into him if she wanted for the drive back to the penthouse. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Apr-23 11:20 AM
what's the point in that She huffed a small chuckle in that wheelchair shaking her head as he sprouted his crap about driving a minivan, for some reason she envisioned himself behind a minivan, but not one of those cheap rusty old minivans that barely started when you turned the engine, a more perhaps upmarket one, like the ones you saw on those programmes of people who upholstered old vans , the ones with the large double doors at the back that opened up with the bed In the back, so many thoughts came to her then thinking of them on a cliff somewhere watching the sunrise over the ocean. " What's wrong with a minivan? You can get some real nice ones you know? Nice big ones , up market ones…don't be such a prude Miles, you don't have to such flashy things to make a statement you do that just fine all on your own " she teased , she reached up gasping Miles hand lifting herself up from that wheelchair cautiously so she didn't hurt her ribs before standing at that car, her eyes furrowed as she paused before climbing into that car to see Thomas looking so sad, it wasn't like him to seem so dejected he was always so happy so to see him looking so concerned troubled her. Oh I'm alright Miss…Just " Just what Thomas?.." she asked him her own face showing concern before he finally expressed what was wrong, she frowned to hear him so troubled that he felt he didn't do enough, she thought the complete opposite he did more then enough, he helped her…both of them more then it seemed he knee, she allowed Miles to talk first smiling warmly at his comments before she moved her eyes back to Thomas, her hand came to squeeze his shoulder not to hard but firm enough so he would pay attention to her. " You did more than enough Thomas, you came to help me when I needed you most, you helped both of us immensely, truly I'm so grateful for you and what you did, I can't thank you enough, I'm okay and so is Miles and its thanks to you that we are, your quick thinking to come and a
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ssist me and calling the emergency services, you should be proud Thomas…" she said tenderly, she would of leaned in and kissed his cheek but she certainly didn't want to embarrass him, before she turned and slipped into the car, sighing to feel the plush leather behind her back a welcoming feeling especially knowing they were heading home. As soon as Miles got in she wasted no time in moving over shifting carefully so she could lean against him resting her head on his shoulder as she closed her eyes her hand coming to rest on his thigh releasing a soft sigh. " I'm glad we're going home…I'm tired " she said quietly, her words taking on more than just the meaning they meant, she was tired, so tired from the day from everything that happened tired of what she had to endure the last six months and now she felt like it was truly over she felt like a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders, and she felt exhausted as a result of it. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Apr-23 11:50 AM
Thomas could have rivaled the ripest tomato with how red his face became at the praise not only from his employer but also from Larisa. He rubbed his sandy blonde hair and looked down at the pair of them, a sheepish grin on his face at their words. A hero, he didn’t think he was, but Thomas wasn’t going to argue with Miles and certainly not with Larisa. “Th-Thank you Miss. I’m.. I’m happy to be of service.” He said in a bit more of his cheerful tone, before he tipped his hat and got into the driver’s seat of the large vehicle. The car was already warmed up and at a comfortable temperature when they all settled in and fastened their belts. Miles welcomed Larisa’s weight on his shoulder. He shifted ever so slightly to be as close as he could be in that car, just so she had plenty of him to lean up against. He quietly placed a hand over top of hers on his thigh and idly his fingers rubbed back and forth across it. ”I’m glad we’re going home… I’m tired.” “I am too. Just relax.. We’ll be home soon.” He whispered, letting his arm come around behind her just so he could gently hold her against him. Miles was careful, gentle against her mostly because he didn’t want to hurt her or cause her any more discomfort than she already had. Thomas peered back at the pair of them through the rear view mirror and his bright blue eyes gleamed with the little smile he gave. They both looked exhausted, but sitting in the back of the car against one another, Thomas felt like he was driving the most important people in the world back to their home.
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It was probably why it took so long to get back to the penthouse, as Thomas was careful to take every alternate route he could. To avoid construction sites and bad roads. To keep the car at a steady even pace with few stops and starts and less chance to have to break hard or watch for too much traffic. It may have taken a while, but it made the ride smooth and gentle for the pair in the back. Miles realized about half way home what Thomas was doing and just smiled at the young man. He truly was the best driver he’d ever had. Today had just cinched it for Miles, asking the lad to go above and beyond his duties. Most of the ride was uneventful. Miles kept Larisa close to him for as long as she would allow or for as long as she wanted to be there. If he could have turned to face her and have her more against him, he would have. When the car pulled into the parking garage, Miles just waited for Thomas to park it in front of the doors and come around to his door to let Miles out first. He wasn’t sure if the drive would have put Larisa to sleep with how exhausted she must have been, but even with her being awake he still gently pet through her hair and whispered quietly to her. “We’re home…” When the door opened he was greeted by Thomas’s face, though just behind him he grimaced to see the sleek black Bentley where it had been parked. The damage was done, it was well and thoroughly totaled. The dented in scratch stretched across the whole side of the car, starting at the headlights and wheel well and extending all the way to where it stopped just past the back passenger door. It was several panels worth of damage and Miles was sure the repair work on it would cost more than just buying a new one. Next to it, parked and freshly washed it looked like, was Larisa’s Jaguar. Successfully driven back to the penthouse while the Bentley had been towed there. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Apr-23 01:00 PM
Me to…just relax…we're be home soon She didn't respond to him, she simply couldn't form the words she might want to say to him then, she was physically and mentally exhausted and feeling his arm wrapped protectively around her his fingers dancing through her hair as well as his fingers tracing the top of her hand both brought incredible comfort to her, she turned her hand around her fingers entwined with his holding onto his hand, her head nuzzled against his neck breathing in that rich scent of his, he was beautiful…stunning…captivating and he brought so much comfort to her. She felt the rover start moving though she never opened her eyes she didn't have the strength to, already she was feeling calmer now she was out of that hospital, her mind did however wonder to Connor whilst she sat in the back of the car, had he been taken to hospital too? Was that why the police were guarding a room? Were they just wandering around because they were there? She wasn't sure, her brows furrowed to think of the days events, what Connor had done what he could of done those thoughts causing her to clutch Miles hand a little tighter as if just to reinforce to her fragile mind that she was indeed safe now, that he couldn't get to her now. Those intrusive thoughts however worrying and dark they might of been couldn't keep sleep from her and she soon slipped of beside him, the ride being so smooth that she remained asleep nestled up against him her breathing light not even realising she had slipped of before she felt Miles rousing her awake once they got back, she blinked into the lights of the car willing her eyes to adjust to it before that door was opened and she cautiously pulled herself up so Miles could exit the car shuffling across the reached out to grab his hand holding onto the side of the vehicle for more support as she pulled herself out wincing a little at the feeling as it tugged on her ribs. Her eyes soon fell to that Bentley and she grimaced boy that was i
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n a mess…she doubted very much that would be fixable and even if it was it wasn't exactly in the best condition it would cost a bomb to fix, her eyes moved away from the Bentley to the gleaming Jag and her eyes lit up to see it standing there In all its glory polished to no doubt. " You got my jaguar…thank you Thomas…" she said, lifting her hand to squeeze his shoulder lightly before turning back to Miles. " Come on, let's go inside…I want to get into bed with you and just forget this whole day.." she said with a tired soft smile.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Apr-23 03:49 PM
“Of course Miss.” Thomas said softly, beaming at the praise from Larisa. He’d made sure to take it through the wash and have it waxed up before bringing it to the penthouse garage. It was standard procedure for all of Miles’ cars, so Thomas just assumed that he should do the same for Larisa’s. He then stepped out of the way so Miles could help Larisa the rest of the way upstairs. He seemed just as pleased with his driver. At one small point in the fight, Miles had thought to leave the Jag there, abandon it at Connor’s and just go out and buy a new car for Larisa to enjoy. But after the sniveling bastard threatened to place the blame for the day’s events on him, ruin the fragmented reputation that Miles had and lied to the police, Miles had changed his mind and he was glad that he did. The car was beautifully parked appropriately next to that emerald green Aston that Miles enjoyed driving. It fit sitting there, perfectly placed like it was always supposed to be parked in that space. ”Come on, let’s go inside…” “Now that… sounds like a great idea…” Miles said gently, watching as Thomas grabbed the duffle bag of clothes that would need to be cleaned and nodding his thanks to him. The lad had done well, and Thomas would be handsomely rewarded for his efforts this evening. Miles wouldn’t forget how he had gone to bat for him, had done everything in his power to help Miles in a situation that was rapidly devolving as the time went on. If it hadn’t been for Thomas getting Larisa out, Miles honestly didn’t know how badly it could have gone. Gently, Miles put his arm around Larisa to lead her towards the lift that would bring them to the Penthouse door.
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As the door opened and the trio were able to step out towards the only door on the top floor, Miles began to feel that exhaustion just a bit more. The promise of rest was one that was looking more alluring as time went out. Thomas held the door for them to go inside and Miles immediately tensed when he heard unfamiliar voices in the house. His immediate thought had been who broke into his house before after a moment he realized it wasn’t anyone to be concerned with. Thomas had just left the TV on. “Sorry about that! I rushed out of here when I got your message, I guess I forgot to turn it off.” He said quickly and Miles just exhaled and chuckled at him. He didn’t mind that Thomas was watching TV in his home waiting for the message to bring them spare clothes and pick them up from the hospital. He just waved the apology away dully, continuing in to the house and kicking off his shoes at the doorway. His attention turned to Larisa, if she needed help taking her shoes off of steadying herself to do so then he would help in any way he could. Thomas moved past the pair just so he could turn the television off. The broadcaster was talking about recent events, local news and a neighborhood disturbance but Miles didn’t care enough to listen to it, smiling a little hearing the silence fall on the penthouse again when Thomas got it turned off. His attention was on Larisa, waiting for her to be ready before he’d lead her towards the stairs.
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“We are working from home… at least for tomorrow if not the rest of the week.” Miles said firmly, not wanting an argument over it. The last thing he wanted was to potentially be photographed with a fresh purple shiner over his eye and he certainly didn’t want Larisa to stress herself by moving too much while she was healing. Besides that he had an office downstairs that he could certainly work out of if needed, and Larisa could set up her laptop anywhere in the house that she felt comfortable if she felt well enough to work at all. As he escorted her slowly towards the stairs and once he had arrived at the bottom of them Miles paused looking up the steps to the second floor where his bed and the comfort it brought awaited them. “Do you think you can manage, or shall I treat you like the princess you are and carry you the rest of the way?” A playful smile pulled at his features, though he was serious in his words. He didn’t want to push her, and if she didn’t think she could climb the steps because of the pain she was in, Miles would gladly carry her. If only because it would give him the excuse to hold her sooner rather than later. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Apr-23 08:32 PM
Larisa felt a sense of security and comfort wash over her the second they got to that penthouse, she loved it here, it always made her feel so secure much like it was doing now and with Miles in Tow she truly felt unstoppable, she knew things with Connor might not be truly over she wanted to press charges after all, she wanted him to pay for what he done and perhaps more would need to be done for that to go ahead, she was nervous about that not really knowing how it might go or how he might react but knowing she had Miles by her side made it that little bit less daunting. She leaned into him as they walked carefully putting one foot on front of the other it wasn't to bad, the slight tugging felt only minimally perhaps that was the pain meds but luckily they had given her quite a selection to keep her comfortable whilst she healed so she hoped at least the pain would be manageable and she wouldn't struggle quite so much with doing bare minimal things , even if that thought killed her, she hated being dependant on other people, always fiercely independent for the most part knowing she would have to rest and let someone else take care of her seemed alien to her, then again peeking up to Miles as they stepped into that elevator she smiled. She found the thought of him taking care of her not such a bad thing. As they reached the top floor she to heard the sound of voices and it made her pause she felt anxiousness wash over her not knowing who could be here before Thomad quickly reassured the pair it was the television and she smiled relaxing straight back down again as they stepped into the apartment. " Lazing around watching TV huh Thomas?.." she teased though it was very obvious she was indeed teasing she didn't want him to get to concerned that she was serious, her body to felt exhausted now they were home wanting nothing more then to crawl into bed and cuddle him, try to forget the day and get a good sleep something she felt she truly needed, she gazed
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towards the TV absentmindedly a part of her wondering if anything had been reported though decided it best not to dwell on it to much, she didn't care if it had at least not now anyway. we are working from home tomorrow " I think that's probably a good idea, I have no problem working whilst resting Miles, it won't be to much trouble using the laptop I can laze in bed and do it, I'd hate to see the mess that calendar would be in if I left it too long…" she said with a tease as they made it to the bottom of the stairs, she peeked up to Miles as he teased about carrying her giving a small chuckle though paused as that ache radiated strongly through her ribs. " As much as I'd love to be carried up the stairs you're also injured too, with a bad headache…I don't want you putting strain on yourself, I'll be okay walking you can just support me a bit right? " she said with a small smile and would start to take the stairs unless he insisted he was fine to carry her, but otherwise she would make her way up slowly and using him occasionally to assist her up there @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Apr-23 08:50 PM
He couldn’t help the slight pout on his face, hearing how she was concerned over his injuries and how he shouldn’t strain himself either. It was like she had bruised his pride a little with that. Miles didn’t think himself too encumbered, though he wouldn’t argue with her. He hadn’t gotten any pain medication yet, though he was sure they had included some strong migraine meds in the bag with Larisa’s things, and dipping down just to come back up again with her extra weight in his arms might not be the best plan. At least, for now. “Guess out of the two of us…” Miles said slowly, his free hand rubbing his temple a little while the other arm helped support her so she wouldn’t fall backwards while they climbed the stairs. “Connor’s got a harder head than I do… I hope he’s at least seeing as many stars as I am… bastard…” The image of Connor came to mind, helpless in a hospital bed with a goofy grin on his face and little birds flying around his head made Miles smirk a little. It was cartoony and immature, but it made the man feel better thinking about how he might be faring. For sure Miles had certainly hurt his ribcage with that kick he’d given. At least, Miles hoped he had. If that boy was having a hard time breathing tonight, Miles wouldn’t lose sleep over it. It was slow going, Miles making sure he kept about a step behind her just in case he needed to brace Larisa from tumbling back down at all. Once they got to the top of the stairs, Miles moved back to her side, keeping his arm low and his hand on her hip. “I’ll be off then, Mr. King?” Thomas called as gently as he could from downstairs. Miles winced hearing his voice echo in the house. “Yes yes… Take the day off tomorrow Thomas. I’ll call if we need anything.” Miles responded back, his voice low, just above a whisper as he tried not to make too much noise. It was bad enough hearing that steady ringing in his ears without Thomas shouting and making it worse. The driver just nodded and gave a quiet wave, b
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efore making his way out the door. He didn’t say goodbye officially to them, having realized his raised voice might have been painful, so the wave would be the last the two of them would see of him tonight. Miles waited there to hear the click of the lock on the door before continuing on towards the master suite with Larisa. “You are quite the amount of trouble..” He growled playfully at her as the pair of them made it to his room. “A good kind of trouble, but trouble nonetheless.” There was a soft chuckle in his whispered voice, not daring to let it get any louder. Cautious and careful, Miles led her to the large bed that had freshly laundered sheets and was made up as if it was part of a five star hotel. The cleaning crew must have come by today and tidied up. Miles barely noticed when they did. Instead he was looking towards the bag of meds that Larisa had along with the care instructions that came with it. “Any chance there’s something in that bag with my name on it?” He asked, hesitant to move away from her towards the bathroom where he knew the brighter light in there would certainly not feel so great to look at. “I’m tired of this damn headache and feeling dizzy…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-Apr-23 09:42 PM
She winced as he mentioned his head gazing towards him to look towards his head, she could clearly see that bruise already forming against his flesh and it made her frown, he really didn't need to put himself through that he really didn't need to put himself in the firing line like he did, not that she wasn't grateful for it but she felt guilty that he had got injured during this whole ordeal. " Miles, you should of been more careful, I don't like how hurt you got during all this, I am truly sorry about it all, all what happened today…" she said sheepishly, she did feel tremendously awful for how things transpired not that it was truly her fault but she couldn't help feel that if she had just allowed him to go into that home like he had practically begged her to do this might not have happened. Thankfully she made it up the stairs without so much of a hiccup she was sore, that was clear but it wasn't as bad as she thought which she was glad of, hearing Thomas shout up the stairs it made her head wince a tiny bit turning round carefully she gave him a soft wave, hoping that when he got home he could relax a but he certainly deserved it. You are quite the bit of trouble… She blinked at those sudden words gazing up at him as he spoke a grin coming over her face as she shook her head with a small chuckle. " I'm trouble Miles? Me?.." she asked with a complexed expression. " I truly have no idea what your talking about, I am not trouble, I'm a good girl don't you know…if I am indeed trouble at times that is purely because I have been influenced by someone " she teased her own mischievous grin plastered on her face as they made their way into the bedroom and she saw that plush bed which had her groaning at the prospect of being hugged in those glorious sheets, how desperate she was to get into it. At the mention of meds she frowned gazing down at her bag before she moved to a unit popping the bag down against it she rummaged through it. " I'm sure there is some
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thing In here for you, did they not give you anything there?.." she said with a annoyed tone, I mean honestly what was the point in them assisting him if they didn't even give him anything? Pulling out a pack of pills with his name on it she gazed towards what it is . " Here…these look like there just the thing for it…take two of these hopefully that will ease it up for you " she said, handing him the box of pills. " Good job you didn't carry me up the stairs huh Tarzan?.." she teased stepping in she placed a small kiss on his cheek before making her way into the bathroom to get herself ready for bed. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 19-Apr-23 10:18 PM
”I am not trouble, I’m a good girl don’t you know…” “A good girl indeed… who likes to play with a very bad boy.” He teased her, that same low tone used in play with her before he let her move where she wanted. It was a little surreal, considering everything they’d gone through today, hell the last week, and now they were just going to bed like it was the most normal thing in the world. Miles watched her sift through the bag before handing him a box of migraine medication, something a little stronger than he’d have gotten over the counter at a pharmacy at least. “No, they didn’t give me anything there… just said to take it easy.” Miles answered her when she asked, though he was sure that the question had been rhetorical. “I thought it might just go away, but I’m just getting fed up with feeling dizzy, that’s all.” He was trying to reassure her with it, taking out the packet of individually wrapped pills and popping two in his mouth. It took him a moment to swallow them down, but he managed all the same. Her comment made him turn a little, but whatever snarky or teasing response he would have had immediately vanished from his head, feeling her lean in and kiss his cheek. A quiet smile pulled at his lips, watching her move off towards the bathroom. He studied her closely, just to make sure that she’d be alright on her own without him spotting her or anything before Miles exhaled slowly and made to remove his clothes. A shower would be nice, and he might join her if that’s what she was planning on doing in there. Though at the same time, he’d have been just as satisfied passing out in the sheets of his bed with her.
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His mind went to what she’d said earlier, about how he should have been careful and she didn’t like how hurt he’d gotten. It couldn’t be helped, he wasn’t about to just stand aside and let Connor do what he wanted with her. No, the scrapes, bruises and concussion were worth it to Miles as he pulled his shirt off first and tossed it towards the corner of the room by his closet. The feeling was mutual though, Miles hated how hurt she’d gotten during all this too. It ate him up that he hadn’t been in there. That he hadn’t protected her. That he let her down. The only solace he had was that it was over. Connor was arrested and would face the justice he deserved. The thought of him without his parents and mourning in the manner he did made Miles frown, standing at his bed with his jeans undone and zipper down but having not taken them off yet. It could have been so different. It wasn’t like Miles didn’t understand where Connor was coming from. He had lost a parent in a tragedy before. Held them as they died in his arms. His father was all but nonexistent and the times he was around weren’t exactly happy memories for Miles, so it was pretty easy to understand Connor’s pain of losing parents who cared about him. The difference that Miles could find, was that while Miles wanted to succumb to the grief and the darkness of losing his mother, he shut himself off and carried on. He’d been taught not to show weakness, not to show how pained you were, because your rivals would only use that against you. He’d buried himself in his work, and drowned his sorrows in loose women. Connor had gaslit and mistreated the one woman that stayed with him. In a way, neither had handled their grief in a healthy way and for the first time Miles actually felt pity for the bastard. It didn’t change his mind about wanting him to face the consequences of his actions against Larisa, but at least there was a slight understanding there. It had just taken Miles getting a concussion for the lesson t
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o ring clear. Miles let himself sit down on the bed, laying back on it with his arms splayed out over his head. His pants had slid a little down his hips but he hadn’t taken them completely off yet, just wanting to relax a minute before he got to that. Debating whether or not he wanted a shower now, or if he wanted to wait til morning and just crawl into bed. He picked up the box of meds that she’d given him, flipping it over to look at the instructions and all idly. A white sticker with the name “Miles Jameson King” written in bold black letters along with some of his personal information was listed there, as well as Larisa’s name. His brow creased a little, seeing he had been listed as her “Partner”.
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“That reminds me..” He said aloud, turning his attention away from the box towards the bathroom door. If it was open he’d continue speaking, calling towards Larisa for her opinion on something. If not, he’d simply wait to discuss it with her. “I’m not sure I like the terms that were being used for us…I know I used it too, but Boyfriend and Girlfriend feels… Juvenile..” It wasn’t said in a disdainful way, more just thoughtful and contemplative. He didn’t like the idea of thinking about what they had with each other could be equated to a schoolyard crush. So he lay there thinking about it, wondering if she’d prefer a different term to use like he did. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 04:50 AM
A good girl indeed who likes to play with a bad boy She couldn’t stop the small pull at her lips at his suggestion, well he certainty wasn’t wrong, she did indeed like to play with him in more ways than one, and these next three weeks were going to be complete torture she just knew it, these last few days since they had broken the professional seal they had barely left each other alone, how on gods earth were they going to manage for three weeks? The prospect had her groaning inwardly, he was right Connor was an absolute bastard, but they would find other means to satisfy one another without hurting her, she was sure. She huffed as he brought up the hospital shaking her head a little in annoyance, I mean honestly you go to the hospital for assistance, and they can't even be bothered to give you any pain meds? Tell you your fine and send you on your way? She was a little upset with that, it made her even question if they even checked the man over appropriately she knew he was insisting that he was fine but they had barely been home five minutes and he was already desperate to get into that box of pills didn’t exactly give the impression the man was okay like he kept telling her he was. Larisa stepped into the bathroom now sighing a little as she gazed at her complexation in the mirror, god she looked a complete mess, her hair was a state mud clumped in some parts she could Not go to bed like this even if her body was begging her to relent and lay in those soft sheets she could never dream of doing it in such a state, she would need a shower first, she peered towards the door wanting to perhaps ask Miles if he would mind coming to assist her but she simply didn’t want to bother him, he had done enough, the poor man looked exhausted and the last thing she wanted was to become a annoyance by practically demanding he come and assist her every few minutes, so she didn’t. Her hands reached to the hem of her shirt grimacing a little as she tugged it up o
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ver her shoulders and head gritting her teeth so she didn’t make a sound not wanting to alert him, her hands then reached to her jeans un buttoning them and pulling the zipper down before she carefully started to slip them down she couldn’t bend so this was a little tricker, she shimmered her hips luckily the jeans slipped down and she simply carefully slipped her feet out from the bottom of her jeans leaving them on the floor she would never be able to bend and collect them anyway before she moved to her panties tugging them down and leaving them where she left the rest of her clothes, she was about to shout she was getting a shower before his own voice rang out.
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She moved to the doorframe leaning against it casually not even batting a eye lid that she was completely nude, that bruising against her ribs more noticeable now under the bright lights of the bathroom, her legs also dotted with a few bruises from the fall down the stairs, she listened to what he had to say before she groaned audibly but not in distaste to his comments, instead she couldn’t agree more. “I'm glad you brought it up, I couldn’t agree more, boyfriend and girlfriend are terms young kids use in school to describe their recent love interest, it certainly isn't a way I wish to describe us, that’s not to say I really know how to describe us...were just...us, I guess? I'm enjoying being with you, getting to know you staying with you, and all the other jazz that comes with it, personally I don’t see why we need to even give us a terminology, we’re happy right? That’s all that matters, anything else in my opinion is not important...” she said with a small shrug before she pulled herself away from that doorframe carefully. “ Oh I'm also getting a shower, so if you fancy joining me I won't say no, I could sure use a hand scrubbing my back...” she teased with a wink before she turned, showing of her perfect rear to him which was amazingly blemish free considering the rest of her frame before she moved deeper into the shower switching it on, the water heard hitting the shower wall before she stepped in, groaning the instant she did to feel the warm water rushing over her frame, yes...having a shower was certainly the best idea she had.
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 06:17 AM
Miles just laid there on his back, his legs spread comfortably as he spoke to that open door of the bathroom. His attention never wavered when her nude body came into view, his dark eyes delighting at seeing her at first. It wasn’t until she focused a little for him while she spoke of not wanting to label their relationship quite yet that he lost interest in what she was saying, too focused on how bruised up she was. “Couldn’t agree more.” He said gently, sitting up on his elbows as he watched her turn towards that shower. His eyes naturally ran down the length of her body, falling on that gorgeous backend she had that was blemish and mark free. For now.. He thought, his own inner voice dark and full of mischief. Miles groaned a little, rolling to his side before sitting up. The movement and change in elevation gave him a little bit of a dizzy sensation but he recovered quickly from it. He leaned on his knees a bit before pushing himself up and letting his jeans slide down the rest of the way. His boxers came next, left unceremoniously on the floor with his pants as he made his way into the bathroom. ”I could sure use a hand scrubbing my back…” “Yes dear.” He teased as he stepped into the bathroom and squinted a little at the brighter lights in there. The meds would kick in fairly soon he expected so he just tried to power through it for now until they did, making his way to the shower behind her and stepping inside. Even though they had been soggy and wet earlier, this felt glorious on his skin. The warmth burned and soaked right into him and he couldn’t help the satisfied groan that played off his lips. For a moment he just stood behind her, letting the water soak him completely through and warm up the tired man after what felt like an extremely long day. Miles took her in and he saw clearly now in the light of the bathroom just how injured she was. It wasn’t like he didn’t know, but it seemed to be highlighted quite a bit more now that he could see her
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clearly and alone. Without asking, he gently let his hands rest on her shoulders, pressing his thumbs gently into her spine and the muscles along her neck. It was the few places she didn’t seem to have angry purple marks, which was a little funny considering Miles had put his own love bites on her right where his fingers were. In comparison to the bruising she had on her ribs and back, they seemed like just a slight discoloration instead of what they had been before.
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“I’m so sorry Larisa…” He said gently. There was no play in his voice, just solemn acceptance of what had happened. His fingers didn’t stay on her shoulders for long, instead letting them run through her hair delicately to get the dried blood and muck out of it, watching the water change and dirty the floor as he went. Even if it was only a small amount, it was too much for Miles to be alright with. Once he was certain most if not all of it had been cleansed and the water was running clearer out of her hair, he quietly let it fall over her shoulder so he could scrub at her back as she had asked. Miles glanced at the different body washes he owned, debating which one she would like, before falling on one that smelled of roses and vanilla. Sweet and gentle. They were already tired enough it was pretty clear that a soothing scent like lavender to lull them into sleep wouldn’t be necessary. “Let me know if I hurt you… alright?” Miles said quietly to her, putting a decent amount of the body wash on his hands and rubbing them together to get a good lather going. It also had the added effect of keeping his hands warm when they were placed on her back and body, pressing gently at her skin to wash and try and relax her. Each time he got close to a purple blotch of skin, the pressure lessoned that he applied, not wanting to hurt or cause discomfort in his actions. It was easy to get her back, and to rub her down like this, so before long his fingers started to slide around her hips and across her front essentially allowing Miles to hug her tenderly from behind. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 06:54 AM
Larisa barely registered that Miles had entered that shower with her, she was far to invested in the warmth of the shower and how it felt against her tired and battered skin, not to mention dirty, dirt that wasn’t just from the cold damp dirty ground she was tossed against so carelessly, but dirty from the way Connor had put his hands on hers, her thoughts soon moved to the afternoons events, how he behaved with her, how he tossed her to that bed and tried to take advantage of her, she swallowed thickly at her thoughts, he could of done anything to her, if she wasn’t strong enough and defended her self like she did who knew what he could of done, she almost felt ashamed of herself, how did she miss the signs? That the man she had shared a life with for so long could behave so irrationally, so hatefully. He showed herself little disregard, he didn’t care about how she felt all he cared about was making his point, he scared her...more than she was probably willing to admit to herself, or even Miles knowing full well the kind of reaction this would warrant from him if she did. Suddenly she felt strong fingers on her shoulders and it brought her back to the presence, the way those digits dug just enough into her shoulders and neck brought that sense of calm and safety back to her mind and she closed her eyes to relish in those feelings, so she could forget the other feelings that were currently rushing through her, feelings she really didn’t want to think about anymore though it was hard, instead she tried to focus on the presence of Miles standing behind her in the warmth of the shower. I'm so sorry Larisa Her breath caught in her throat as his tender apology rang out around the sound of the water crashing around them, he had said sorry many times tonight, but this time was full of sorrow and regret and it had her heart aching tremendously within the confines of her chest, she went to open her mouth to respond to him but she soon felt the way his fingers sta
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rted to thread through her hair causing a small sigh to leave her lips as she accepted what he was doing, closing her eyes and tilting her head back so he could thread those fingers through her hair more, there was something so euphoric almost about people playing with her hair, she remembered fondly then of when her mother used to do her hair, how she used to sit there for lengths of time getting her mother to brush her hair out, a smile came to her face at that memory, a happy one which she relished in, drowning out the other dark thoughts she had from earlier. “Don’t worry. I'll tell you if you do...” she said softly before the smell of vanilla washed over her senses, she took a good waft of it before she felt those hands go back to her body as he started to wash her down, he was incredibly careful as he washed her, his fingers moving over her skin in such a delicate way, he was so careful with her, so gentle it was enough to bring tears to her eyes as she tried desperately to push them away, feeling his hands come to her hips her body naturally leaned back into him just needing that comfort his body brought her in that moment as she closed her eyes a silent tear slipping free masked by the water droplets currently covering her cheek.
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“ You don’t need to apologize you know, you have nothing to be sorry for, this wasn’t hour fault Miles, I was careless going in there alone, I never dreamed for a second that man would ever do this to me, I spent some of my life with him...He, he never demonstrated this violent behavior not once, if I knew what kind of man he was I...” she stopped herself then taking a deep breath her hand coming to his clasping over it needing to ground herself for a moment. “ Maybe I'm stupid, maybe the signs were there all along and I was to stupid to realize, but for him to do that to me, to want to hurt me like he did I ….i know I hurt him, I know I did...but I didn’t deserve that, I didn’t..” she said quietly her words trembling from her mouth as she tried to stop those tears though it was futile perhaps the shock of the day had truly worn of and now she was left with the raw emotion of what had happened and it was clear it was bothering her immensely.
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 08:01 AM
His hands were quiet moving over her body, sliding back and forth along her sides and back. Slowly he snaked his hands around to her front, and while he wanted to be more intimate with her, he kept his hands respectful as he washed the day away from her skin. Miles kept himself quiet as she leaned into him, listening as the words spilled from her and the emotions that clung to each word. He paid attention to how she reacted and what she was saying, his hands moving gently over her before he stilled and just held her hips. Miles couldn’t tell at first considering he was standing behind her that she was crying. The water made it difficult to differentiate, though as she continued and the emotions spilled out in her words, it became clear quickly that she wasn’t doing well. ”Maybe I’m stupid, maybe the signs were there all along and I was too stupid to realize…” “That’s enough.” His words were stern in that gentle way he said them. It wasn’t that he wanted to silence her, he certainly let her continue her thought until there was a moment he could interject. As gently as he could, Miles made to turn her around. He wanted to look her in the face not just at the back of her head. His hands guided her slowly to turn to him, applying further pressure if she resisted against it to coax her to comply. Once he got her fully turned around so they were facing one another, he pulled her in close and held her against his chest. “You couldn’t have known. You’re not at fault. You did nothing wrong.” He whispered softly into her ear, one hand holding the back of her head while the other kept at the small of her back. Miles was trying to be as gentle as he could be considering he knew she would be in pain if he held her too tightly. It was a delicate balance, being firm to hold her steady against him but gentle as to not hurt her already cracked ribs.
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“Even the smartest people out there can be fooled by the ones closest to them, Agnellino.” Miles slowly let her head lift away if she wanted to, his hand releasing her to instead hold her cheek and just under her chin. There was a quiet serenity in that shower, letting the water run down their bodies on it’s way to the drain at their feet. Now that she was facing him, and he could look her in the eyes it was a little clearer that there were tears mixed in with the fresh warmth of the shower water. Miles wasn’t sure how to dry them, considering that her cheeks would only get wet again, so instead he didn’t try. “You’re Safe now Larisa.” The words came out before he really had a chance to register them, and even after they did Miles wouldn’t have taken them back. “I won’t let anything happen to you. I promise.” His palm softly held her face, letting his thumb rub quietly against her cheek and over her trembling lips. A slow poison of a realization was seeping into his mind as he held her close to himself in that shower. Connor, had marked her. He had tried to claim her as his today, and when she wouldn’t allow it and had fought back against his advances he had marked her anyway. Not in the tender and loving way that Miles had done before, even if it had been fairly aggressive with how his teeth and lips were used on her delicate skin, but marked her all the same. He’d beaten her, bruised her and made her feel far lower than she should. They were marks of a violent ex throwing a tantrum about not getting his way. Marks that were made in hate and anger instead of tenderness and passion. This, Miles couldn’t bare. The idea that the last thing on her mind at this moment wasn’t of feeling safe in his arms, or being away from Connor, or even that they would get the chance to never see the bastard again. It was that she was reliving what he had done to her in that house, and Miles ached to make her forget. There was a kindness in the demand he made of her, his hand
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pulling from her jaw and snaking to the back of her head again to hold her. He came forward and embraced her, pressing his lips to hers as if he was trying to use his intimacy to suck out the poison that Connor had left. Will her to be his, to forget Connor, to remain here instead of the darkened shadowed recesses of her mind. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 08:26 AM
That’s enough His stern words rang out silencing any other thoughts she might have had, it caused her mouth to shut instantly, her bottom lip tugging between her teeth to silence any other thoughts she might have voiced in the shower, her eyes closed as she tried her best to keep her emotions swallowed down, she knew it would do her no good to dwell on them, and yet here they were poisoning her mind and nothing seemed to be settling them right now, she hated how Connor was still consuming her, making her doubt herself making her doubt everything about herself, and even making her stand there and believe that maybe she deserved what he did, she had cheated on him, she had hurt him in the most callous of ways, perhaps this was her punishment. She felt his strong arms tugging her round, she didn’t resist she didn’t have the energy to turning in his arms she gazed up at his complexation seeing a array of emotions tugging against his own features before he tugged her in, he was careful in his grasp his arms going around her like she was the most delicate flower, a shattered breath left her lips her hands simply pressing against his firm chest her head coming to rest against the spot where his heart was, hearing the gentle thumps beneath the flesh which caused those eyes to close and those poisoned dark thoughts were suddenly evaporating wrapped in the safety and comfort of his arms she channeled her energy to take this on instead, this warmth that she so desperately craved in this moment. She listened silently as he spoke, taking in each comforting word he spoke so tenderly into her ear, whilst a part of her might not truly believe what he was saying she tried desperately to cling onto them, it's not your fault she told herself. Repeatedly, it wasn’t her fault, this was Connors fault, his twisted corrupt mind had made him behave this way, he was the irrational and cruel one not her, she knew this, somewhere she knew this, and she tried hard to focus on Miles
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words. Those words that he spoke with such loving care that hit her at her very core...God she didn’t know what she would do without this man.
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Your safe now Larisa She truly felt it now, wrapped in his strong embrace, she truly felt like she was, so when he tilted her head back she gazed lovingly up into his eyes taking in the deep richness of them before his hand came to cup her face, her head coming up to meet his as their lips finally connected together, she couldn’t stop the small whimper she gaze as she kissed him back, one hand sliding up to grasp his cheek , she knew they couldn’t do much but she couldn’t stop herself from deepening that kiss, her lips becoming that bit more passionate against his, her tongue slipping into his mouth dancing perfectly with his, she just needed this, to forget everything and get lost in this passionate dance they were now entwined in. She held it for a moment, that hand twisting round to the back of his neck toying with the damp short strands there, a small whimper entering his mouth as she became lost in that kiss before she finally pulled back, but not far, her forehead was pressed against his, her lips so close to his then when she spoke her next words her lips moved slowly over his. “I don’t know what I would do with you Miles....”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 08:26 AM
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 08:51 AM
Her whimpers were met with dedicated and soft groans. The most he wanted to convey was his desire for her. Not just her physically, but everything about her. The way her smile lit up the room. The way her wit and her charm had made him smile more than he had in months. How caring she was and how damn beautiful it made her. Physically she was perfect, he wouldn’t change a damn thing about her. It was a given that her body turned everything on for him, that was apparent with how much he clung to her and seemed to constant require her attention. It was more than that though. Larisa was perfect, through and through inside and out. So his embrace held her as close as he dared, matching her passion and driving forward with her. It was almost painful to let her pull away from him, so much so he found himself chasing her lips slightly in a desperate attempt to keep her close, to never let her go. ”I don’t know what I would do without you Miles…” “I hope you never have to find out.” The words spilled out tenderly to her, his dark eyes closing for a moment to just enjoy the sensation of where they were. Standing in his shower, drenched in the warmth it brought and the light scent of vanilla and roses mixed with the earthy undertones of the muck that was sinking away down the drain. Miles just wanted this for as long as she would allow it. Resting his forehead to hers and letting their lips tease each other with how close and yet so far they were from one another. It was tranquil and peaceful, just the two of them without the world to look in with its judgment and disdain. Miles couldn’t have cared about anything in the outside world. All he cared about was the crisp white marble tile that dripped with water around them. The warmth and steam of the water that hugged their frames and the woman he held tender and firm in his arms. “Let’s get you finished up… then we can go lay down.” He whispered softly, not wanting her to rush or feel like he wanted to move from there. O
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n the contrary, Miles would have stayed in that shower until all the hot water on the planet had been used, and even then he might weather the chill if he had to. His forehead peeled from hers and his lips planted where his head had been. It didn’t take him long to get the bodywash of his choosing, opening it up and letting a robust sandalwood scent mix with the vanilla and rose she now sported. There was a slight citrus note to it that made him smell fresh and clean as he lathered himself up and made quick work of his own body. Unashamed, and certainly not shy, he even made sure everything below the belt would have that cleanness to it, before letting the water rinse him too. Miles would wait and help as best he could for her as well. Including if she needed help washing her hair or if she planned to. Once completely done, he shut the water off and wrapped one of his large plush towels around her. She didn’t need to ask him, and frankly he’d have done it whether she wanted him to or not. Before he’d grab a towel for himself, Miles quietly began to dab at her skin with hers, drying her face and her back and her sides. Taking care to dry her legs with the soft towel too. Her backside was taken into consideration, even squeezed a little playfully as he got her all dried off. Convinced she was as dry as he could get her, Miles then wrapped another towel around himself, wasting no time to start drying himself off too. “Just as a reminder..” his tone had a little of that playfulness back to it as he spoke to her. “Clothing is Optional in this house.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 09:21 AM
I hope you never have to find out She released a small comforting sigh at his words, her head simply resting against his so she could relish in the comfort he brought her then, her hand tenderly left the back of his neck to come back round to his cheek where they danced along the short hair of his stubble there, her words she meant them, every single one of them, and she only hoped that he to meant the same ones he repeated to her, she truly didn’t know what she would do without him, especially throughout all of this, he had been the pillar of strength she had needed all these years, and now she had him right here with her, she simply couldn’t imagine her life without him.. She simply nodded at his words, she was tired, and laying down with him seemed like the best thing she could ask for in the moment, she smiled softly as he placed a soft kiss to her forehead before she pulled back and grasped the shower gel of him, she recognized that he would need to wash himself so she was more than happy to finish the rest of for herself, she started to carefully was herself in the places he had yet to do, ensuring every single inch of her was cleansed, it was like she had to do this final part, like it was what she needed in order to truly rid Connor from her frame, when she got to her hair however she did indeed ask him for assistance lifting her arms up was quite uncomfortable and she was happy to see he was more than happy to oblige, that and frankly she enjoyed him toying with her hair, so why would she not relish in that for a moment more? Soon enough they were both finishing, the warmth of the shower depleting as it was shut of causing a small chill to rush over her naked frame though it didn’t last long, stepping out he soon had a towel ready for her, and without even asking he started to dry her, the simple act brought a softer smile to her face as he ran that towel over her body cautiously ensuring every inch of her was dry including her hair, god what did sh
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e do to deserve a man like this? “Thank you, Miles...” She said tenderly, stepping out of the bathroom to see the plush bed waiting for her which had ever muscle in her body aching to be within those satin sheets when his teasing words rumbled out, turning to gaze at him over her shoulder that smile remained. “Oh, don’t worry Il mio lupo I wasn’t intending on wearing anything...” She teased with a playful wink, she didn’t wait for him instead she made her way over to that bed carefully peeling that duvet of she cautiously climbed in wincing just a little at the act of bending as she slipped into those sheets groaning a little as she did the sheets felt like heaven against her skin, she didn’t bother pulling the sheets up over her frame instead she remained on her back one arm folded over her head as the other remained at her side her eyes closed yet she wasn’t falling asleep yet, simply waiting for him to join her.
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 09:48 AM
There was no need for her to thank him. He got his own kind of enjoyment out of helping her. For starters, he got to make her feel good above anything else, which in turn made him feel accomplished and satisfied that he could pull such blissful sounds from her as the gentle sighs and hums of calm. For another, he got free reign over her body, able to touch and caress every square inch of her which was satisfying for a whole different reason. He might be in the doghouse for the next few weeks, but a little playful and gentle groping wasn’t too terrible at least. ”Oh don’t worry il mio lupo, I wasn’t intending on wearing anything…” “Good girl.” He chuckled darkly at her, standing in the doorframe of the bathroom just to watch her make her way to that bed. He wanted to be sure she got there fine enough on her own, and even with her soft groans Miles watched her get into the sheets of his bed and get herself comfortable. There was something alluring about watching her voluntarily climb into bed with him. He couldn’t pinpoint exactly what made it so damn attractive but all he knew was he thoroughly appreciated the sight. Just the image of her laid on her back with the sheets quietly gathered around her waist as she’d yet to pull them up over her torso yet, her arm folded over her head and the other resting comfortably at her side. The sweetest thing was laying in his bed waiting for him and it was an incredibly hard to remain at that doorframe longer than he had. Slowly he made his way towards her after shutting off the light in the bathroom. Miles let the towel drop from his waist, having only left it there to be somewhat decent for her as he turned the rest of the lights in the room off. His dark chocolate eyes glanced down the hallway to the shadowed darkness of the rest of the penthouse, only slightly illuminated with the night’s own natural lighting through the windows downstairs. Everything was still and quiet and calm, and Miles just nodded in approval of i
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t before closing his bedroom door. It wasn’t like he necessarily needed to, it just felt more private this way. Not that anyone else was in the home besides the woman in his bed and himself. His movements were slow, almost stalking as he lifted the other side of the bed sheets from hers and slid himself in. There was the slight sound of an intake of breath sharply made through gritted teeth but other than that mild discomfort, he was far better off than Larisa was. Miles didn’t immediately lay down, instead crawling his way close to her. His arm reached over her frame just to envelop her within his space, his other harm propping himself up on his elbow so he was nearly hovering to the side of Larisa’s body. With the soft light of the night on her skin, despite the bruising, Larisa looked angelic. Quietly, Miles leaned himself down so he could lay kisses along her collarbone. He was careful not to put his weight on her, holding himself high enough to avoid that at all costs. While on a normal night, Miles wouldn’t have allowed her to just fall peacefully asleep; he’d have exhausted her to completion multiple times if he had his way, tonight however he was too exhausted himself to go too far with her. Despite his body’s insistence on wanting to try. The last kiss he gave to her rested just over where her heart would beat, feeling it gently pulse against his lips before he pulled off of her and whispered into her ear. “Goodnight, My beautiful Larisa.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 10:19 AM
Larisa didn’t open her eyes as she laid there, she was far too comfortable she didn’t notice the way Miles was stood in the doorway of that bathroom watching her with such intensity if she had perhaps, she might have blushed, a reaction it seemed that man had no trouble of getting out of her, instead she laid there taking shallow breaths her body feeling exhausted she didn’t think she had felt happier to be in the bed like she was now, the only thing that could of made her even happier was once Miles joined her, the lights being switched of in the bathroom did alert her to his movements however, her eyes finally peering open that arm sliding of her face so she could gaze over to him. She watched the way his body moved as he come into the bedroom, her eyes peeling down his frame especially when that towel was dropped from his body revealing that naked frame to her, God the man had her mouthwatering, he was delectable, every single inch of him was, and as she laid there amongst those satin sheets she truly wondered how she was supposed to behave herself when every inch of her was yearning for that man, especially when she knew how good he could make her feel something she truly did need right now, but alas she couldn’t, so she would have to take whatever she could. She heard the door close the soft light of the moon shimmering into the room the only thing that lit his silhouette up but she could still see him clearly as he stalked towards the bed, the weight of him caused the bed to shift a little her eyes watching as his body came stalking across the bed before he reached her, her hand came up to lovingly dance through his hair a soft sigh releasing from her lips as his lips found her collarbone and he peppered tiny kisses against her flesh, her fingers pulled through those strands as those lips continued to dance over her before he left a final kiss against her skin and settled down beside him, his soft words had a small smile coming across hr face, she wonder
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ed how he still found her so beautiful especially with the bruising that loitered her skin, blemishing her otherwise perfect frame. She shifted grimacing a little as she did, but she simply couldn’t allow herself to lay away from him, not tonight, she craved his contact , his touch and his embrace tonight more than ever, turning her side onto her side cautiously she was grateful to find it didn’t hurt all that bad, shimmering closer she placed her head on his chest her head tilting just a little so she could place a small kiss to his neck and shoulder her arm coiling around him, keeping her ribs just far enough away so they wouldn’t hurt, she released a deep sigh finally feeling content where she was she allowed her eyes to close, the fatigue she felt was all consuming then, her body so tired she almost slipped into sleep but not before muttering the responding words she wanted to first. “Goodnight, handsome Miles...” She said teasingly, her voice laced with tiredness before she allowed herself to slip into a sleep already, wrapped in the warmth of his glorious embrace.
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 10:56 AM
Just as Miles was getting himself comfortable, shifting away from above her and settling onto his back with the pillows under his head for support, he felt her shift next to him. He hadn’t wanted to crowd her, wanting to give her as much space as possible, as much as his body would tolerate in this instance. So when he felt the sheets moving, Miles turned his head to watch her crawl over to him. The grimace her face made caused him to still for a moment, not wanting her to hurt herself just for his sake, though that didn’t seem to last too long. His arm lifted until she was settled and content on his chest, pressed up against his side and only lowering over her back to hold her gently once she’d gotten herself comfortable and begun to drift off. Miles just held her close, using his other free arm to pull the sheets up over her so she would stay warm throughout the night. As exhausted as he was, it took a little longer for Miles to finally succumb to the lack of energy his body had been running on for the last few hours. Instead he just watched her sleep. Took note of how her chest rose and fell in soft shallow breaths, and how relaxed her entire being became once sleep had overpowered her. She was banged up and beaten, but the strength she had shown to persevere through it all was glorious to witness. After a while, his gaze moved to the ceiling above them, and Miles found himself lost in thought before his eyelids became too tired and he finally surrendered to sleep. The world in his dreams was dark and dreary. He could hear the echoed sound of the car door he’d just slammed shut, the black Bentley shining in the heavy rain that fell. He loved that car, but here it almost seemed like a hearse. Dark and foreboding. Where am I? Miles wondered, looking around at the neighborhood he’d been dropped off in. Everything seemed to spin, the colors colliding and merging until the shape of a house came into view. One that he knew to be Connor’s, Larisa’s jaguar was out
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front of it. I’m…I’m picking Larisa up…That must be what I’m here for. He thought, striding over to the door and trying to pull it open. Just like before, the door wouldn’t budge. Miles began to pull and push at the door, hearing thundering from inside the house that sent his whole body into a panic. He began pounding on the door, slamming his shoulder into it to try and force it open, especially when he heard a woman’s scream from inside. He just had to get in there, why couldn’t he get in there! Wait! I’m here! I’m coming! He shouted, kicking and finally busting the door in where it shattered into pieces. Inside the home wasn’t inside at all, but outside in the back garden. A body lay in the dirt and the mud and grass, wearing a white dress and soaked. And Lifeless. No.. No no no A panic set in as he dropped to his knees next to her, her body cradled in his arms as the rain soaked them both. ”I told you I’d make sure you never went near her again…even if I had to kill her to ensure that…” Connor’s sick and twisted voice echoed in his head and Miles held the body of Larisa closer to him. ”Now you pathetic waste of air… you can join her…”
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Miles gasped out loud, his body shivering a little as he looked around the room for Connor and those garden shears he had just had. His breath came in a pant realizing that it had just been a nightmare scenario cooked up by his exhausted brain. It was still incredibly dark out, so he surmised that he’d only been asleep for a few hours. Miles glanced at the sleeping form of Larisa and settled his breathing realizing it had all been in his head. She wasn’t gone. She wasn’t dead. He’d made it in time, if only just. It took him a few minutes to go back to sleep but once he did he remained out for the rest of the night. No more frightening dreams of what could have been. The next time he would wake, would be with the annoying sound of a ringtone blaring into the quiet of the room. Miles scrunched his face up irritably, groaning at the noise that insisted on being heard this early in the morning. “Not now….” he groaned gently, not wanting to have to wake up when the ringing ended just to start back up again. Basically someone was in need of his attention and they’d tried several time so far to get him to answer. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 11:16 AM
Unlike Miles , Surprisingly Larisa did have a peaceful sleep , no nightmares seemed to plague her tonight, perhaps because she was so exhausted that her mind simply couldn’t relish in any, or perhaps it was because she was wrapped in this man's warm embrace that kept them at bay, whatever the reason she didn’t stir not even when he did in the night waking up to his nightmares, the only time she started to stir was when the distinct annoying ring resounded out in her ear causing her brows to furrow and her mind to whizz with wonder at what the noise was was she dreaming? What was that noise she groaned at the annoyance. “Are you planning on answering that? If not, could you at least silence it?” she grumbled against his chest, her voice sounding hoarse as she laid there clearly her mind was still in its sleep state not quite fully coming round to being fully awake yet, perhaps that's why for a moment she simply forgot about the injuries she had sustained the day before, her body simply didn’t give her the warning signs as she moved perhaps a bit quicker than she intended to flipping herself round to go onto her back and felt the most searing pain she thought she had ever experienced, almost on par with when she got the injury herself. She cried out her hand quickly moving to her side her breath almost rattled out of her at the intensity of the pain that raced through her, she couldn’t move then simply frozen in the position she had moved to, the pain so severe it almost brought tears to her eyes, he grit her teeth willing the pain to move on that was currently throbbing through her ribs and side clutching the side a little harder in a attempt to get it to go. “Fuck...” She winced those words coming out strained as her teeth clutched tightly together trying her damn hardest to take short breaths in the hopes maybe the pain would ease once she relaxed enough.
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 11:45 AM
Her grumbling words were noted, met with his own groan of irritation at the sound. He was getting to it, just trying to figure out how or where the sound was coming from. However when he felt her move and then ultimately cry out in pain, Miles was suddenly reminded of the nightmare he’d had. Of her cries of agony in his dream and his eyelids shot open. “L-Larisa… Are you..” The ringing nearby cut him off again, and Miles growled irritably at it, glancing over to see that his phone was the culprit making all the racket. For a moment he debated letting it ring just to check that she was alright first. Deciding to just answer the damn phone before taking care of the woman in pain next to him, Miles grabbed his phone and forcibly answered it. “This is Miles.” He groaned irritably, clearly frustrated at the early morning phone call. To his surprise, it was Julia on the other end. Her voice was loud on the phone and shrill enough that Miles didn’t exactly need to keep it against his ear to hear her. “Mr. King! Oh thank heavens. I’ve been calling you all morning, Where are you right now?!” “I’m in bed Jules… What is it?” Miles growled at her, holding the phone against his shoulder so he could turn back to Larisa and mouth ‘Are you alright?’ to her. She looked like she was in an incredible amount of pain, and the fact that she was just made Miles more anxious, recalling the dream of holding her body in the rain. “Are you just not coming in today? You could have mentioned something. I’ve been worried sick!” Julia shouted over the phone and Miles sighed heavily. Sometimes he felt like Julia cared too much, even though that was why he kept her around. “No, Larisa and I are not coming in today…” “Does it have anything to do with why I got a receipt for the Bentley’s Tow this morning?” Miles winced. It wouldn’t be surprising that the cost of the tow would have gone on Miles’ account, but Julia still would have likely seen the charge if Thomas didn’t specify it was a pe
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rsonal expense and not a work related expense. “Y-Yes.. Don’t worry, that’s a personal expense… you can ignore it..” Miles said a little gentler to her. “What happened to your car sir?” “It… well it’s been in a wreck.” Miles said as gently as he could. “Good god. Is Thomas alright? Are you alright?” “Yes. and Yes. The car is just totaled.” Miles explained. “Well where did you wreck? What happened?” He took a breath in but was silent on the other line. How exactly was he going to explain to his HR Director that the car was wrecked in an attempt to stop Larisa’s ex boyfriend from leaving with her on a kidnapping mission while Miles himself beat the shit out of him in his backyard? Even repeating what happened in summary in his head didn’t really sound great. “It’s a long story… I’ll tell you later when I’m feeling better.” Miles decided to say instead. “Feeling better? What’s wrong with you? Are you sick?” “Yeah… something like that… Might be out all week. Just…” He said quickly, shaking his head that was still a little sore and groaning a little at the movement. “I’m working from home at least today if not the rest of the week. Larisa’s here with me at my request. Just… I’ll be in touch Jules.” Before she could argue any further, Miles hung up the phone and let his arms slump onto the bed with it in his hand. His attention turned to Larisa who was clutching herself tightly in pain. “Are you alright?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 12:08 PM
She laid there with her eyes closed trying to regulate her breathing but every time she did it seemed to cause with irritation with her ribs, got she really did a number on herself now she felt so stupid in her tired state she had completely forgotten just now bad her ribs were and as she twisted her body round as quick as she did it was clear she had pulled those ribs in such a way that she had caused that pain to come rushing back, it didn't help that the pain meds she had taken the night before had warn of by now, if she still had them in her system she was almost certain it wouldn't be so bad. She barely heard Miles words over the pounding in her ribs that annoying ringing still penetrating the otherwise quiet of the room except her small breaths that fell out of her mouth her hand still clutching to her side to settle down that gentle thump, thankfully as she laid there the excruciating pain she was once in was starting to fade, just a little anyway, enough at least that she could open her eyes hearing him on the phone the woman's voice shrieking through though she couldn't register who it was. Are you okay?. His mouthed words came out and she almost shot him a look, was he serious? I mean really did she look okay?? oh yeah Miles I'm over here having a party can't you tell? She said mentally to herself but she didn't voice those words would good would come of that, causing a argument whilst he was clearly on a business call, though she couldn't help but feel slightly annoyed that whilst she laid here in crippling pain he was on the phone to work no less, she knew the importance of him talking work calls of course she did, but right now she was laying here in crippling pain and the most important thing to him was a damn work call! That annoyed her, the pain filtering through her perhaps clouded any rational thinking, she closed very eyes again trying to take a few deeper breaths not just to continue to settle down the pain but to settle down the annoyan
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ce rumbling through her body, he was soon finished on the call however, and then he spoke, that anger spiking once more within her. Are you alright? She grimaced clutching her teeth a small growl leaving her lips involuntarily. " Oh y-eah…I'm great, can't y-ou , Tell? …I'm having a F-ucking fiesta over h-ere…" she said in a strained voice trying to shift herself a little on that bed, she needed her pain meds that's what she needed , but her irritation at Miles was stopping her from asking him for them, instead she tried shuffling slowly across the bed to that bag of pain meds on the side table. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 01:30 PM
The way she nearly snapped at him, made his brows crease in irritation. Did she think he meant to get a damn phone call at 9:30 in the morning? That he had planned for that? That he had meant for her to get hurt first thing this morning? Her sarcasm on any other day and usually at any other time would have been met with a snarky tease right back, but this was just spiteful sounding and not at all what Miles wanted to hear from her. “Easy now..” The words were low, nearly growled at her like a warning. He didn’t exactly appreciate being chastised because she moved too quickly. He watched her struggle and try and shuffle across the bed which would have taken her across him at the same time. Any other morning he would have welcomed her laying across his body, but not with her current attitude. As he was able to move a little better than she was, Miles turned and pulled himself up to the edge of the bed with a heavy groan. He was still very sore, and while he wouldn’t complain about the pain he had, he didn’t blame her for being in the amount of pain she was in. She had it far worse, he knew that. That was why he wanted to make sure she was okay; it wasn’t like he meant for her to irritate her rib’s condition that way. Swinging his legs off the side of the bed, he took hold of the bag that she was reaching for and tossed it closer to her irritably, the medication she needed rattling in the bottle in the bag for her. “Some Candy for your Fiesta...” Slowly, Miles stood up stretching a little and groaning out when he moved to one side a bit too much. The only thing that made this morning’s impromptu wake up call worse was half hard length that was clearly visible now that he was standing. For the first time that he could recall, Miles glowered at it. Don’t get your hopes up… He thought staring at the thing between his legs, as if he expected it to calm down immediately and soften at his thoughts. He glanced back at Larisa still nude and in pain in his sheets an
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d his expression of irritation softened at her. It’s not like he could really be angry with her; she was in pain, lashing out because of it. He could understand that. It didn’t stop the hurt he felt at being spoken to that way by her. “Give me a second, I’ll get you something to take those with…” His voice was still graveled and tired, slightly agitated but had come down a slight bit from where it was before. Without another word, Miles made his way into the bathroom where he knew he had a few disposable cups in the cabinet for use with medications or needing a drink in the middle of the night. The sound of the sink turning on signaled he’d found easily what he was looking for and as slowly filling a cup for her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 08:04 PM
Easy now She heard the warning tone in his voice which only had her huff a little, oh so now he was annoyed at her? She knew the pain wasn’t his fault that was all on her for being a dumbass and moving too quickly with her foggy morning brain that wasn’t what she was annoyed about, it was more that he clearly noticed it and yet his priority was taking a work call I mean really Larisa your surprised by this? The man lives and practically breaths his work It should be no surprise but still, she figured he might at least of assisted her first before calling back, but clearly that was too much to ask for.... She watched as the bag was tossed her way, she gazed towards him listening to his next words had a frown edging her features, oh so now she was the bad guy? She grasped the bag and moved herself as carefully as she could she winced gritting her teeth as she positioned herself to lean against the headboard, god her ribs felt like they were on fire, her eyes peered over to him not missing the morning wood he seemed to be sporting, any other time the man who had her groaning in annoyance that she couldn't do anything to assist him with that, but not today, not just because she was injured, but honestly she was pissed at him to. She rummaged through that bag clasping out the array of pain meds they had given her popping the relevant tablets into her hand hearing him running the water before she watched him come out with the glass, she reached up to take it from him at least thanking him for bringing her that before she tossed the pills into her mouth and used the water to wash it down , the glass was placed back on the small stand beside her before she leaned back against the headboard one hand still pressed into her side as she closed her eyes willing these pain meds to kick in, perhaps her injuries had indeed escalated the anger she was feeling, maybe the frustration at herself didn’t help and any other time she probably wouldn’t of cared he took that cal
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l but this morning she did, it bothered her a lot and it showed, barely even looking at him or offering him any other kind of conversation that morning.
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 08:18 PM
He just couldn’t understand what he’d done so wrong. What was he supposed to do? Just ignore the phone call? Julia would have just kept calling, she had already called four times that morning before the noise had woken them both up. So when he came back into the room with the glass of water and handed it to her, he just remained quiet, not knowing what to say or what to do that would make her pain lesson. He instead sat on the bed with one leg bent and the other laid out straight next to her so he could lean on the headboard a little more comfortably. She was silent to him. Now he was getting the silent treatment? He could understand the pain, he was sore too and he was very sure that her pain was far worse than his. He could understand getting irritated with being woken up by a phone call but how was that his fault? Instead of attempting to dwell on it, just waiting for her to finish Miles picked up the paperwork that came with her medication as well as his and looked over the care instructions. Ice packs or an ice bath were suggested to help soothe, as well as lots of rest and minimal movement. I don’t know if I have enough ice for that… He thought, glancing in her direction and then reaching for his phone. There was no hiding his screen, pulling up a shopping app he used quite often to order groceries or deliveries to the penthouse. “Four..maybe five?” He said aloud, more to himself under his breath than anything else. He certainly wasn’t about to address Larisa if she was just going to pissed at him without telling him why. For Miles, he couldn’t see what he’d done so wrong. He had asked if she was alright, was concerned for her well being, shut off the racket of the phone by answering it. What more did she want? In his relative silence he settled on five bags of ice, adding them to the cart before continuing to scroll through and ordering a couple extra ice packs as well that he could put in the freezer to use for later. Not just for himself but for Laris
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a too. “I hope, you at least slept well…” Miles finally said after what seemed like an eternity of silence between the pair. His voice was low and cautious. Still irritated and not anywhere close to being playful with her. That excitement from waking up this morning had all but died he was thankful for, as it wasn’t exactly something he wanted to disturb her with, and he wasn’t in the mood to take care of it himself. “Mind telling me why you’re so pissed please?” It was a casually asked question, mostly because he legitimately wanted to know. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 08:33 PM
She continued to remain silent as he positioned himself beside her on the bed, yes she was indeed giving him the silent treatment perhaps she was being juvenile but damnit it annoyed her, yes she had told him to shut the noise of but he could of silenced it just whilst he made sure she was okay instead he answered the damn call and left her writhing in pain beside him, she sighed at her thoughts grateful at least the pain seemed to be subsiding if only a little now she was settled more against that headboard., she opened her eyes to peer across the room the light softly penetrating through the curtains. His mumble caught her attention and she turned her head to look towards him, noticing the care instructions out and the app he was currently browsing noticing the bags of ice she winced, here she was mad at him and here he was trying to think of more solutions to assist her with the pain....maybe she had been a little harsh that morning, but she was in incredible pain and honestly trying to think straight with that throbbing through you was no easy task. I hope you slept well at least “I did...Thanks...” She said a little sheepishly now the pain was fading and she could think more clearly she realized perhaps if only a little what a brat she had probably behaved like, he was a hardworking man she couldn’t expect him to ignore work calls especially ones that had been continuing to ring all morning, but still...a part of her at least thought it was poor timing on his part, his next words had her sighing her gaze continuing to look forward knowing if she looked at him she would probably berate herself even more especially considering how he was even now trying to look at ways to make her more comfortable. “ I just didn’t think that was the most appropriate time to take a phoen call, I know I told you to silence it but Jesus miles I was in a lot of pain and there you are answering a work call, it pissed me of...truly...” she said honestly what would be the poin
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t in lying anyway about it? In truth what hurt more was that perhaps his job was far superior than hers in that moment, and that was what bothered her more about this.
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 08:46 PM
Miles just remained silent as she spoke. He was glad that she had slept well even though he didn’t really show it on his face. When she mentioned about the phone call, his brow pressed together just a bit more. Really? She was pissed off because he took a damn work call? For a while after she was done he remained silent. If he didn’t he might have just said something he would later regret. It took a good solid few minutes for him to formulate the proper words to speak to her, and when he did, he kept his focus on the other side of the room instead of actually looking at her. “Larisa…You know as well as I do I would think just how important my position is. I can’t just ignore a phone call from work all the time.” His tone was even and smooth, trying to keep the irritants out of his words at having to explain this to her. “With Julia, I’ve known her long enough that if I hadn’t answered that call she would have kept calling until I did… or sent the police here to check on me… so I ask you… Would you rather have had me answer the damn phone for two minutes until I could tell her we were fine and hang up? Or would you have rather had the police or my security detail come in here unannounced with you naked and beaten and me half hard in bed when we didn’t answer the door downstairs?” It was a solid question even though he did say it with a little bit of snark in it. Miles wouldn’t put it past Julia to send the security that he employed up to check on him, make sure he wasn’t ill or injured in the penthouse. To make sure that he was even home for starters. He knew her long enough that he was confident if it wasn’t the police, it’d be his security team at the very least rapping on the door or just letting themselves in to check the place. They had a key for emergencies after all. “I try to give everything that is important to me my attention Larisa…” His tone dropped, a little gentler at her, his arm lifting to pull her in close to him. Miles was careful to only pull
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on her shoulder as he didn’t want to aggravate her ribcage more than it already was. “That includes you too. I did try to ask you if you were alright…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 08:58 PM
Larisa you know as well as I do just how important my position is " I know…." She said softly, of course she understood the importance of hos job, she wasn't stupid she worked for him after all, and any other time she wouldn't of cared and she would of been a damn sight more understanding, but laying there in pain and seeing him on the phone had irritated her, though now the pain was started to subside she realised how stupid she probably was to get so wound up by it, he was the CEO of a multi billion pound company, of course that would be important to him, and she felt ridiculous for even thinking it shouldn't be. His next words only had her wince, and bit down on her bottom lip, I mean damn the man had a point, it certainly wouldn't have looked good to anyone walking in now would it? The state of them was something she certainly didn't want people to see, like not until they were somewhat healed at least a little bit more, she tilted her head to look at him, her head hung a little lower perhaps In her own embarrassment for how she had acted towards him then. " No…of course not…" she said softly , another small sigh leaving her lips that hard throbbing within her ribs was thankfully better now it was Just a soft dull ache one she found she could manage with just fine, she gazed down at the purple bruising against her ribs and winced a bit, no she definitely didn't want people to see her like that, and not to mention the bruising she had elsewhere as well as the one that had perfectly formed on her cheek from where Connor had struck her. She heard the tone drop on his voice his arm coming around her shoulder and she wasted no time in shuffling closer to him, her head dropping to his shoulder as her hand rest against his thigh giving it a soft squeeze as she closed her eyes to listen to him, her fingers soon released his thigh and instead drew small circles against the flesh. " I know, I'm sorry…I was being selfish, I wasn't thinking straight because of the
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pain, of course I know how important your job is, and I understand you taking the call…I'm sorry Miles, I was being unreasonable…" she said quietly against his shoulder her fingers continuing there gentle strokes along his leg just in a attempt to show she was truly sorry. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 09:18 PM
He was thankful then that the pain meds seemed to work so quickly. She didn’t seem to be in near as much agony as she was before and he welcomed her close to him. His hand moved from her shoulder to her hair, lightly stroking through it gently as she put her hand on his thigh. The sheets weren’t exactly covering him with the way he was sitting, not that Miles cared really of course. It was his house, his bed, he could be how he liked there. Though he couldn’t exactly ignore the gentle strokes she gave to his leg and how soft and comforting it was. ”I’m sorry… I was being selfish, I wasn’t thinking straight because of the pain….” He just let her continue until she was done with her apology before he took a deep breath in. Well, as deep as he could without his sides stinging from his own bruises there, before he exhaled quietly over top her head and hair. He wasn’t angry with her, it made sense why she’d gotten upset. It wasn’t like he had had a moment to explain why he was answering the phone or not to her either. Miles closed his eyes and just enjoyed her being there for a moment. Enjoyed her leaning against his shoulder and her hand stroking little circles on his thigh. The sensation was light and gentle, and it at least was pulling him out of his own grouchy state of being with her. He couldn’t exactly be mad at her if she was going to be so sweet to him. “It’s fine. I should have said something. I’m sorry if you didn’t think I cared.” He said gently, his hand in her hair moving quietly to glide up and down her back instead. He let his fingers softly press at her and rub her skin. It wasn’t a full massage or even a partial one, just a quiet exploration of her that his fingers enjoyed taking. A soft smirk rose on his face followed by a chuckle that was just as delicate in sound. “If only there was a way for you to make it up to me…” He teased, knowing full well there really wasn’t. At least, not that he could think of any way that would she would want to d
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o and would be mild enough not to hurt her further. Tenderly he kissed the top of her head, wanting to end the fight on a better note. “Your instructions said cold treatments, so I have ice packs and ice in a cart… Is there something you might want from the grocer for yourself though? Something to make you feel better?” He asked, willing to add whatever she wanted within reason. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 09:27 PM
Its fine i should of said something im sorry if you thought i didn't care Those words hurt her, of course she knew he cared, how could she not? He had demonstrated more then once just how much he did, she was Just being big stupid and throwing a paddy because he didn't give her the attention she felt she needed in that moment, she sighed her fingers continuing their gentle dance seeing how he seemed to like what she was doing anyway, it was the least she could do. "Of course I know you care, I was being ridiculous thats all…" she said tenderly those fingers roaming up a little higher, of course she could see the majority of his frame from where she was positioned and she didn't miss the still half hardened length laying there against his thigh which had her stomach clenching, god she was going to hate these next few weeks…how much she longed for them to be together like they had most nights and even mornings before, his teasing words hit her ears and it was almost like he heard her thoughts she grinned , her cheeks flushing as she truly thought about it…Maybe there was His next question distracted her a little her head tilting up as she placed a small kiss to his neck, those fingers toying against his thigh moved inwards a bit to where she knew his waiting length was, surely if she used her hand it wouldn't hurt her? She didn't have to move much….but would she hurt him? She did want to make it up to him, but more than that, she wanted to touch him, wanted to make him feel good for everything he had done for her yesterday, she wanted to please him regardless of her own pleasure. "Hmm I dunno…I'll have to think about it…what do you think I should get?" she whispered against his ear those fingers making it to his length as they slowly danced along the flesh, moving softly up to where that thick head was twirling soft circles around it before dancing back down again, not making any attempt to grasp it or do anything else for now, perhaps just gagging
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his reaction to her and if he would indeed want it himself, not that she thought he wouldn't, unless he was to injured himself to truly enjoy what she had planned. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 09:43 PM
Miles just closed his eyes listening to her. Almost leaning his head against hers while he enjoyed the gentle movements of her fingers. She was close enough without actually touching, which made it comforting and a tease. It certainly made it harder for him to settle his morning problem down, though he figured once they were ready to get up for the day that he’d sort himself out if he needed to. Wouldn’t be the first time he had to put his hand to work and it wouldn’t likely be the last time either. ”Hmm I dunno… I’ll have tot hink about it… what do you think I should get?” Her question had him perplexed. He was asking her if she wanted anything from the store, and she just asked what she should get? What you normally get at the store I suppose he thought. He was about to ask her again, more to clarify to her what exactly he was asking her when he felt her fingers against the base of him, tickling along the flesh and sending a compulsory shiver through his core that made his abs flex in appreciation of the attention. Instead of words, a soft humming sound played in his throat instead, having completely lost the topic of conversation that they were currently having. “I meant…” He started, sucking in a little as those fingers met with the end of him before dancing their way back down. There was no calming that thing down now if she was going to tease him like this. “I meant…If there was something… you wanted…or needed…I’d order it for you…” It took quite a bit of concentration to say those few words, his eyes opening quietly to watch her fingers now as that was the most interesting thing happening currently. When her fingers finally dragged away from his length if only for a moment he whispered darkly into her ear. Not because he had to whisper, who else would hear? But because he wanted her to understand the intimacy behind his words.
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“Careful Agnellino…I’m supposed to be gentle with you… remember? You tease me like that, and it’ll make it much harder to be gentle Love…” As he said this, the hand on her back fell further, dragging his knuckles softly along the curve of her spine until his palm was able to slide under her rear end. It was the one part of her that was unmarked, undamaged, and Miles squeezed the cheek he’d found gently in his grasp. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 10:26 PM
She couldn’t stop the satisfied smirk that came across her face as she heard him stuttering over his words, how glorious it was for her to see the kind of reaction she got from this man beside her, he was dominate in almost every field she knew him in, his fierce nature , and of course she absolutely loved the way he dominated her, something she naturally couldn’t enjoy right now, but that was the furthest thing from her mind, right now she wanted to show him something good...she wanted to make him feel good, her own desires pushed aside with only the desire to please him at the front of her mind. His words caused a small chuckle to push against the flesh of his neck, those fingers continuing their sensual dance as she felt his own hand roaming down her body, down the length of her spine so he could take the flesh of her rump between the strength of his fingers, her lips moved to brush over his collarbone her tongue swiping along it, being careful not to twist herself in a way that would hurt her. “Well, you're just going to have to demonstrate some self-control, Mr. King. I know that must be difficult for a dominate, alluring, gorgeous, business man like you, but relax...let me serve you...sir” she spoke quietly in his ear, her words laced with passion and desire and a need to please the man beside her, she felt his length growing beneath her fingers feeling him swell so he was a lot thicker than he was a moment ago which causes a satisfied groan to leave her lips. “Your so sexy Miles...” She spoke in his ear, before her fingers moved so she could grasp the base of his shaft, those fingers twisting round the legnth of him before she started to pump him, slowly at first, not ashamed to admit she wanted to hear him beg her for more this time, to beg her to do what she knew he wanted her to.
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 10:50 PM
If he wasn’t awake before, he damn well was now. A quiet groan played at his lips feeling the blood begin to rush lower down his body. His legs naturally widened a little, giving her better access to him since she seemed hell bent on teasing the man this morning. The trouble was, that he wasn’t sure if two could play that game right now. He didn’t want to aggravate her condition by playing too much with her and causing her further pain or worse additional injury. Her words sent a shudder right through him. Calling him ‘sir’ in that manner sent a chill up and straight back down his spine. The breath came out in a quiet shaky exhale, feeling her fingers wrap around him and playfully pull up and then down his hardening length. Those passionate words rang in his head and Miles had to bite down on his lower lip to keep himself from groaning outright at her. “You’re asking me… to do… the impossible.” He murmured instead, his words deep and said with just as much yearning for her as her passionate words were to him. Each time she slid up and down him, that length seemed eager on its own to fill her hand and grow harder for her. The damn thing had a mind of its own according to Miles, though he didn’t mind the attention she gave in the slightest. However, he wasn’t one to just sit on the sidelines and be told what to do. Gently, he let his fingers release her rump, his shoulder relaxing lower, slumping a bit so that his arm had the agency to slide around her hip instead. Miles wasn’t sure if this would be painful for her, unsure if she would be able to take something like this, but good god he wanted to try. Quiet and gently, he let his hand move around from her backend to her front, shifting a little so he could get more comfortable but also so he could press his fingers at the alluring space between her legs. “Open up for me Larisa…” He purred to her, the back of his hand quietly stroking against the mound of flesh just above her intimate space between her legs. Beg
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ging to be between her thighs instead. If Miles had it his way, it wouldn’t be his hand there, as he’d prefer she instead just use his face as her own personal seat. Just the mental image of it made him twitch excitedly, even though he wasn’t sure if something like that could even be doable in her state. Taking deep breaths and moving too much was painfully sore for him, so he could only imagine how an orgasm ripping through her body would feel for her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 11:02 PM
Youre asking me to do the impossible She chuckled again against his neck her lips continuing their gentle strokes there, she wanted to bring him as much pleasure as she could, her body was yearning with the need to do it, there was something so euphoric about making this man a trembling mess and it was something she wanted more than anything to do for him right now, her hand trailed up his length those fingers dancing over the tip of him toying with him already feeling his pre cum there which let her know how excited he was which caused a quiet groan to roll from her lips. “Surely not, I'm sure you could manage anything if you put your mind to it.” She teased her fingers coated in his fluids moved back to his thicker length her palm wrapping around him as she went straight back to stroking him, her lips moving to his collarbone before she felt his own hand start to shift and move against her frame, her breath caught in her throat to feel his fingers stroking against the mound between her legs, her mind as logical as she knew it was to tell him not to simply couldn’t form the words, right now she wasn’t feeling her best, the wounds were sore, selfishly and perhaps stupidly she wanted him to make her feel good to, which Is why she was powerless to spread her legs just a little more for him, carefully all the same so he could use those fingers as he wished between her thighs. “I always want you; you know. You only have to look at me and I need you more than I've ever needed a man, these few weeks are going to be torture...when all I want is for you to bend me over and take me like I know you can.” She said with a soft groan against his collarbone, her free hand moving down to trail against the arm that the hand between her legs was on, finding his hand she pressed him deeper against her, sure he would already feel the warmth and need already showing between those lips. “See what you do to me?” She said her teeth gently nipping at his neck as her hand start
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ed to move just that bit quicker twisting and rolling up his length in a teasing manner wanting to hear those groans she knew he was holding back.
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Miles King BOT 20-Apr-23 11:30 PM
“Good girl…” He said gently to her, feeling her hand guide his between her legs. He did indeed press his palm up to feel the heat and wetness that he knew he’d surely find there, but Miles wasn’t about to give her what she wanted quite yet. Mostly because he couldn’t focus on her while she was jerking him off at the same time. He couldn’t help how his body slid a little downwards to get himself a bit more comfortable, his teeth gritted and air sucked into his lungs through them at one point. This woman was a drug, an absolute addiction. He’d never been so enamored with anyone like he was with her. A singular look, a quiet touch, a teasing word and he was puddy in her hands. Something he would never have dreamed of being for anyone else in his life. Despite wanting to play at the flower that was so close to his hand, Miles hovered under it instead. Enough that she would feel the teasing heat of his palm and his fingers so close to touching her, but just not quite there. It wasn’t until she picked up the pace against him, twisting against that length and rolling her wrist that he pressed his middle finger up to gather the and caress the wet petals she had. If she wanted to hear those groans, she was doing a damn good job of it. Try as he might to keep them silent, keep them teased and locked away from her, when he felt that new rhythm against his sensitive prick he couldn’t contain it any further. The sound was low and graveled, a deep moan of satisfaction at the movements she made. At the same time, his fingers played at her lips, spreading them gently and teasing at her entrance with the pads of his fingers. They pressed and hinted at sinking into her but never did, instead pulling back that pressure to tickle at her clit teasingly. He was becoming undone by her, so it was only fair that he did the same. “Mmmmm I love how wet you get for me…” He groaned gently to her, continuing to roll his fingers on that bundle of nerves between her legs. “You can….mmmm… Cl
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early see what you do to me Agnellino...” His free hand came forward, feeling her teeth at his neck that made his lip curl. His palm threaded into her hair, taking a hefty handful of it and pulling her back. It wasn’t meant to be painful, and he tried his best not to hurt her, but her lips weren’t where he wanted them. He wanted her pulled away just enough so her face was clearly visible, before he brought her right back into his lips instead. Miles needed to taste her, needed her more than anything, more than food or water or air. The greedy way his lips met hers, how his tongue swiped over her mouth with a profound desperation to invade it surely spoke volumes of the man’s need for her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-Apr-23 11:44 PM
Good girl Those two words sent a shiver down her spine, paired with the way his hand was perched so carefully between her legs was enough for her own small whimper to leave her lips, she felt his body slide down that bed just a little clearly he was getting himself comfortable and it made her smile, there was something so incredibly alluring about him that she simply couldn’t behave herself around him, nor did she want to, she was perfectly happy to become undone by this man, just like she was perfectly happy to make this man become undone for her to, and the deep graveled moan that rattled from his throat had a happy sigh rush against his neck. She suddenly felt his fingers dancing between her lips then as she started to increase the movements of her hands against his length, she was damn sure that he would feel the wetness between them, the cool room hitting her warm lips let her know at least that she was excited, by him much like she always was, those fingers danced through those lips touching that sensitive bundle which had a small groan leaving her lips opening those legs a little wider so he had better access to her, what started of with her wanting to simply please him was now turning into her own need to be satisfied by him to. “Always Miles, you turn me on more then you probably realize...” She spoke into his ear those lips never faltering from their gentle teasing kissing and nipping occasionally sucking on the flesh, not enough to mark him, lord knows they both had enough bruising but enough to tantalize his senses more. “ I can feel excatly what I do to you...” She purred happily. Suddenly his hand in her hair had her gasping at the sudden way he pulled her back, her eyes were dark and heavy, relishing with the need to have him, as soon as his head came forward to kiss her she groaned into his mouth, her lips parting so she could toy with his tongue, it lashed against his in a passionate dance her desire over consuming her as her hand pick
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ed up the pace a little bit more pumping along his length and occasionally teasing the tip with her fingers.
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 12:10 AM
She tasted amazing, and Miles was quickly drunk off of her. The way her hand kept pumping along his l length a bit faster while his own fingers teased and played at her. Her passionate moans that met his mouth and the way her tongue played with his was a dance he needed. His chest rose and fell heavier, slightly pained but Miles couldn’t have cared about the way his bruised ribs felt. The pain only added to the pleasure he felt. The longer she went the more he wanted her, the more he needed her. The fact that he couldn’t just bury himself deep into her right now was the most torturous thought he could have and it made him groan heavily when he finally pulled her lips away from him. Miles panted gently groaning softly as he pulled her close and kissed her neck and under her jaw. His fingers continued to press and play at her clit before his middle and ring fingers slid down her slit and pressed hard into her depths. He wouldn’t even give her the decency of one at a time, as he needed both in her as much as he could, curling and slowly pumping in and out of her. It’d be the closest he could get to fucking her properly for a while, so Miles would relish in the way her walls hugged around his fingers, just imagining it was his cock instead. He would have liked nothing better than to bend her over, really show her how much he wanted her. How much he desired her. “F-Fuck…” He growled gently, his hips involuntarily jerking as she continued. Miles let his breath cascade over her neck and shoulder in a heavy pant, that hand between her legs pumping a little harder, a little faster at her, his fingers rubbing and curling against her to make her feel as good as she was making him feel. The heel of his palm would press and provide pressure against her clit while his fingers pushed in deep and slid out to near completion before diving back in again. He was hell bent on pleasing her, while he drew closer to coming undone himself. “Make a mess for me, Love. Let me hear you s
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ing for me.” The words slipped from his lips in that same dark devoted growl. Begging for her to enjoy herself as much as he could possibly give to her. Knowing he wanted to do more, so much more. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Apr-23 02:38 AM
Her groans came a little harder into his mouth, as their tongues rolled with one another within the confines of her mouth, god he was incredibly and she could feel her hips squirming a little beside him, she felt the slight tinge in her ribs from her movements but in that moment like him she didn't care she was far to consumed in the way he tasted, the way he felt the way his fingers felt toying over her sensitive button had her toes curling on those sheets, he pulled away and it was almost to soon for her wanting nothing more than to chase his lips that were hovering so close to hers, wanting nothing more then his mouth to silence any other noises she might make , to invade her senses, her mind already clouded by him making it impossible to think of anything more. Then he did it, his fingers moved down and suddenly pushed into her hidden depths, she gasped at the feeling, his thick fingers filling up those inner walls, she was powerless to stop the small jerk she did st the feeling, the act caused a small tinge of pain to rush over her ribs, she gasped and stilled only brief allowing that feeling to fade just a little before the intense pleasure soon returned consuming any pain she just felt, those fingers were soon curling and pumping within her walls, a deep moan left her at the sensation especially the way his palm was pushing and grinding against her clit with each motion had her body tensing with the release she knew was growing. " Fuck Miles….that's it…" she practically groaned to him, her hand against his shaft matched his own movements within her walls, pumping him to match the way his fingers dragged and pulled inside her walls, his kisses against her flesh tantalized every sense she had, god she was growing closer to that orgasm she could feel it and his deep moans that she was pulling from his throat only excited her more, her hips moved only slightly desperate to increase that friction over her clit and she got her wish, the slight movement she made
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intensified it causing deep satisfied groans to leave her lips, god she could feel it , that deep pull inside her lower abdomen that heat building within those walls letting him know just how close she was, and when his words of encouragement came rattling out she gasped her breath coming out in a hard pant, her hand getting that bit quicker wanting nothing more then for him to join her on this euphoric train she was just about to be riding. " Fuck….Miles I…god I'm gonna cum…Fuck cum with me, please…" she trembled out her head pressing against his her free hand moving to clutch hold of him as if in a attempt to keep her self still not wanting her body to jerk to hard and annoy those ribs that were already twinning, her teeth grit together her body stilling momenterially before suddenly her orgasm hit her, she cried out against him her hips desperately trying to jerk with the sensations that were rushing over her, the heat of her walls clutching over his fingers the wetness rushing over him and those walls tightened as her breath came out in a hard pant, her hand didn't stop the jerk on his shaft not until she knew he was well and truly spent like she was. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 06:27 AM
Miles was having the hardest time being this gentle with her. Especially when she began to groan harder and her hand moved faster against that twitching length of his. His head was flooded with her. Every aspect of her. The way she sounded and the way she smelled, the way she felt on his fingers pushing in and out of her and the way her hand felt gripping tightly to him. His hips had a steady jerk to them now, something he couldn’t stop even if he wanted to. He let a soft growling moan rush over her skin, his neck bent so his head could remain right at her neck and shoulders. It was like he wanted that first row seat to her orgasm and by god he was going to get it. Hearing her moan his name sent a shiver through him. Larisa was beautiful, absolutely breathtaking. Despite the damage to both of their ribs. While his fingers continued to work into her, his hand in her hair slowly released her. Mostly because he wanted her to have as much freedom of movement as she needed in order to not hurt herself. Additionally because on instinct he knew he’d need his hand soon. “Good Girl… Cum for me… Only for Me.” He growled at her, groaning hard at her words and feeling incredibly possessive of the woman he teased and pulled her orgasm from. His body felt like it was on fire. His chest burned with the pain of sucking in breath and trying not to move while also feeling like he needed to writhe beneath her. Miles was breathing exclusively out of his mouth, his jaw slackened and hovering over her shoulder when he felt her tighten and pulse over his fingers. A smile curled on his features, his lips praising her skin with kisses before he felt that heat in his gut with full force. The hand he had between her legs pushed his fingers in deep and held her while she came over him, wanting nothing more than to hold her right there while his other hand took hold of hers on his length. It didn’t stop her, merely stroked in time with her as he could feel how close he was to bursting. “F
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uck…Yes..Right there… L-Larisa..” He groaned into her shoulder. The physical reaction was clear, his muscles in his abdomen tightened and his hips jerked hard until he couldn’t take the built up pressure anymore. His body curled and he shuddered a little feeling that release pushed out and coating his own torso in thick ropes. Miles jerked twice and then a third time before he seemed spent, having made an entire mess of himself, his hand doing it’s job of directing exactly where it should go. Slowly, he pulled his fingers out of her, not wanting her to jerk too hard or too fast with his movements. His heavy pants sent bolts of pain through his chest that would pull a quiet whine from him, but Miles would work through that. He just partially lay there, his forehead over her shoulder as he breathed hard against her skin. “Good…Fucking… Morning…” He whispered to her after a moment or two to catch his breath. Miles let a sly grin pull at his lips, turning his head so he could kiss her neck gently while his body trembled and came down from the activities of the morning. His thoughts for some reason fell on their conversation at the hospital the day before, where she had asked why he hadn’t been with anyone since she had been hired. And his answer was that no other woman was as inspiring as she was to him. As he lay there with strings of his seed decorating his torso and his hand coated in sweet nectar, he couldn’t have agreed with that statement more. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Apr-23 07:02 AM
Larisa was trying so hard not to shudder especially with how deep his fingers felt within those quivering walls as her orgasm hit, her mouth parted as deep breaths pulled into her lungs each one causing those soft twinges to vibrate through her ribs but luckily the pain killers were preventing it from getting to bad, she felt the warmth of his hand come over her own as her palm tightened only a little against his shaft she could feel him twitching felt him swell even thicker and she knew he was close, especially with the deep moans she was managing to pull from his throat. Then suddenly she felt it the way he suddenly twitched beneath her palm his hand guiding that shaft over to his torso before she caught the ropes of his release as they shot out across his chest, she couldn't stop the satisfied grin that she had brought him to a orgasm, her hand continued rolling over his length admittedly a little slower now but only to ensure she had pushed him to the absolute edge that she wanted him on before it slowed and eventually stopped just as the same time that his fingers left her inner walls causing a deep whimper to leave her lips at the sensation, god she felt good, her ribs were hurting and she felt satisfied, as satisfied as she could anyway, of course nothing satisfied her more then the delicious ache he caused her everytime he pounded inside of her but fuck, this was close. " Good morning il mio lupo " she said quietly back to him, her own lips coming to kiss the top of his head those lips travelling to kiss whatever parts she could from the position she was in, her pants lessening now managing to get her body to come down a little quicker then there more exerting exercises normally would, her head nestled against his before she peered down to the mess that had caused and found her cheeks flushing a little…His poor house keepers she mimenterially thought the absolute carnage they had to clean up from them almost made her go to shy away with embarrassment..
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" It seems we made quite the mess this morning Miles….I hope you pay those housekeepers a substantial wage…" she teased with a small chuckle against his hair, her hand finally releasing his length, trailing down to his legs where they went back to doing their soft strokes like she did earlier . "I told you we would figure something out…." she teased into his hair before placing another small kiss their. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 07:41 AM
A soft chuckle escaped his lips, listening to her talk of the mess and then bringing up his housekeepers. Believe me… this is nothing.. He thought, imagining at one point when they had unfortunately had to lean up the mess of quite the rambunctious threesome. The alcohol bottles and clothing had been everywhere, the sheets a complete mess. Miles himself had even dragged his sorry ass and stained a towel or two attempting to clean himself up. He wouldn’t have been surprised if the housekeepers he paid to keep his home as clean as it was just burned the sheets and towels from that weekend and just expensed replacements onto his account. “They’re paid handsomely, don’t worry.” He said softly, deciding not to divulge the weekend long sex party from a few months back. He felt her hand leave his softening length and he let his own hand guide it away from her while it did so it wouldn’t be too obtrusive. A soft heavy sigh fell off his lips, leaning himself back so he could take her in a bit. He’d slumped down quite a bit with his jerking and movements from before, taking her in as he let his heart rate settle. “Indeed… you did say we would figure something out… I never doubted you.” The words were said softly, with sincerity as he took the back of his hand and caressed her cheek with it. Miles was in need of a clean up now, though he was concerned if they’d gone too far. She was still injured, and as gently as he could, he let his fingers travel down her sides to where the bruising was the worst. His dark chocolate eyes moved down her beautiful body to the splotches of angry purple, blue and off color green, almost inspecting her for further pain.
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“Didn’t aggravate it too much… did we?” He asked, looking back up at her face. Miles wanted to be sure she wouldn’t be too sore, or in too much pain after this. A pang of guilt ran through him; she certainly didn’t have to do any of this today for him, and he felt a bit guilty that she had now. Especially if it ended up hurting her more than she already was. While he waited for an answer of her, he carefully bent back into her, kissing her chest and then her neck and finally her cheek as if trying to apologize if he’d caused any harm to her. Any words she said he would listen to, and take to heart. “I need to sort this..” Miles said with a bit of a playful grin on his face indicating the mess all over his own chest and abs. “You’re welcome to join too if you’d like…You also need to tell me what you want from the grocer.” The man wasn’t planning on taking a full shower, just enough to rinse himself off since he’d showered thoroughly that night. But walking around with the remnants of his own jizz all over him didn’t exactly make him leap for joy either. With as much careful consideration as he could, Miles slowly moved off the bed, his feet hitting the floor with a couple gentle thuds before he stood up and made his way to the bathroom with his freshly painted chest ready to be cleaned off. “And don’t tell me you don’t need anything Larisa.” He called once he’d stepped through the doorway back out to her. “In my experience, All women need something from the store…And they get mad when they don’t say anything about it and then I don’t get whatever it is that they wanted.” The last part was said playfully. He’d asked before what his call girls or even Melody had wanted from the store and more often then he could count they would have said ‘Nothing’ just to get mad at him that they weren’t given something after the order arrived. Even if he pointed out that they had said ‘nothing’, it never actually meant ‘nothing’...So at least this way, Miles was trying to prev
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ent an unnecessary argument over having not ordered Larisa the ‘nothing’ that she actually wanted. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Apr-23 11:07 AM
they're paid handsomely don't you worry She grinned at his words her head rested against his shoulder as her fingers continued their gentle strokes against his thigh, her head was leaning against the headboard a little simply coming down from that natural high she was feeling, oh she didn't doubt for a second they were paid well, even though he hadn't indulged in revealing any of his sexual escapades she could only imagine what this man got up to during his bachelor days and for a moment it made a sinking feeling hit her. God he must have had some gorgeous women…probably more experienced women too… The thought had a tiny bit of self doubt rushing through her head before she shook it away, she had to stop doing that, though it was hard especially when she was sure he must have had some exquisite women, and here she was a plain Jane in comparison. She smiled softly as his hand came to her cheek tilting her head over just a little so she could kiss against his hand before she felt his fingers glide down her body, she followed the trail of them before he made it to her bruises which caused her to wince every time she saw it, god she was a mess, Connor truly did a number on her and it angered her to see the state she was in, the stress and pain he had put her through, she may of had some self doubt about pressing charges but looking at herself and the marks he had left upon her only solidified her need to press charges, he couldn't get away with this, and she didn't intend on letting him. " No Miles…I feel great…" she reassured him, leaning over she placed a small kiss upon his cheek ensuring he did know she wasn't hurt, she didn't want him worrying over anything unnecessarily, before he said about cleaning himself up, she gazed down to his chest seeing the splattered remains of his orgasm she chuckled a little careful not to annoy her ribs. " That's probably wise, you don't want to walk around looking like a paint ball game all day after all…" she teased with
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a grin before nodding ss he asked if she wanted to join him. " Yeah I can do…" she said watching him rise from the bed who eyes travelling down his frame her lip pulling between her teeth to watch him walk over barely hearing his words about the groceries before he repeated it in the bathroom and she rolled her eyes. " Well after were cleaned up ill have a look, I'm sure there is things I'll need, I'll pay towards it Miles, I can't expect you to pay for anything, you've done enough…" He said before she moved to climb out of the bed careful not to annoy her ribs as she did, grasping the headboard she winced as she pulled herself to standing up, and was about to move towards the bathroom before she suddenly heard her phone ringing, she felt nerves rushing over her then…It wouldn't be him would it? the sudden thought that it was Connor ringing her filled her with dread as she stepped across the bedroom.and reached for her bag opening it up to grasp her mobile, to her relief she didn't see Connors number instead it was a number she didn't recognise, hesitating for just a moment before she answered it.
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" Hello?...." "Is this Mrs Betchel?" "Yes speaking…" she said , unsure even to her why her words seemed trembled as she leaned against the wall, gazing up to the bathroom to see if Miles might perhaps come out of the bathroom to see who she was talking to.. "Mrs Betchel my Names P.C Roberts I'm taking over the case concerning Mr Jhonson and yourself, I'm calling as I was informed you wish to press charges against him , do you still wish to do this?" Larisa paused a moment her heart trembled within the confines of her ribs, it wasn't that she didn't want to, she was anxious about what would happen if she did, what if it got thrown out? What if there wasn't any evidence? What if her doing this made Connor even angrier? Then what? She swallowed those fears down how ever taking a deep sigh as she did. " Y-Yes…I S-till want to…" she managed to get out even if her words were showing the clear anxious feeling she had. "Okay Mrs Betchel, in that case I Will need you to come in so we can do an official statement with you if thats okay? Sooner the better…hopefully with your statement we can keep Connor in without Bail, without out he would get bail, from what I've read this was a nasty incident and I would like to ensure he doesn't get released until court, I Will need you to come today though, we can only keep him for twenty four hours before release without proper cause, will this be okay?" " Yes….Yes I'll be in..what time?" She asked gazing at the Time on her phone seeing it was just past Ten.Am. "Can you come in for midday?" "Sure….I'll be there then…" she said both respective parties saying goodbye before she hung up, she leaned against the wall gazing down at the blank screen her hand trembling a little as all the thoughts of yesterday came rushing back.and she knew shortly she would have to go over it all again and it had her nerves shook . " I've got to go to the station they want a full statement from me…I have to go today .." she said not looking
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 11:44 AM
Miles chuckled a little as he got into the bathroom and saw the rorschach painting all over his chest. His hand found the tissues first, wiping himself down and tossing the used bits of paper into the toilet when he heard her mention how she’d take a look at what she wanted from the store. ”I’ll pay towards it Miles, I can’t expect you to pay for anything, you’ve done enough…” “It’s my house. My rules. I’ll pay for what I like Larisa.” He called back out to her in a mild mannered voice, the sound of his laughter edging it slightly. If she thought he’d paid for anything and everything, she was probably mistaken. But groceries or things that she needed while she stayed here? That he didn’t mind taking care of. It wasn’t like he was hard up for cash or would be anytime soon. He kept working at wiping himself down deciding that a full shower wasn’t completely necessary and a wet wash cloth would suffice after the initial wipe down, when he heard Larisa’s phone start ringing. Don’t tell me Julia’s calling her now to pester her… He thought, but when he started to hear Larisa talk, Miles paused. The tone of voice she had that floated into the bathroom where he was didn’t sound jovial or professional. It sounded nervous. Who exactly was she talking to that was making her feel nervous? As she spoke on the phone, Miles made his way back to the bathroom doorway, leaning against the doorframe quietly to listen in as best he could on her conversation. He caught words here and there but he was mostly focused on Larisa and her change in demeanor. She had been quite happy, satisfied even just a few moments ago until this phone call came in. His arms crossed over his newly freshened up chest, his legs crossing at his ankles as he stood there nude and patiently waited for her phone call to finish. ”Yes… Yes I’ll be in.. what time?.... Sure… I’ll be there then…”
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She’d be where when? The longer Miles stood there observing the anxiety that ran through her and listened to what she was going on about, the more irritated he started to become. Where did she think she would be going in her condition? It wasn’t like Miles was going to stop her from going outside for some fresh air, but he’d be damned if he let her go alone. He was just about to ask her exactly what the phone call had been about when he heard her speak. It had been someone from the station, wanting a full statement from her today. On the one hand, Miles was glad that she had agreed to do a full statement. That Connor would get the day he deserved. Even if he was starting to feel a little pity for the man. On the other hand, he honestly wished that they had waited. Larisa just got out of the hospital yesterday, she was in no condition to be giving statements or to be on long outings. She needed rest and the idea of her going alone was quickly something that Miles wouldn’t tolerate. “Alright.” He said firmly, nodding his head as he made up his mind. “I gave Thomas the day off, and I intend to let him have the day off… so we’ll take the Aston to the station.” As calmly as he could, Miles moved himself away from the bathroom door and stepped into his closet to get some clothes to put on. Julia could handle the day today while he took care of the police with Larisa. That was important, and it wasn’t something that he could just reschedule like a meeting. He pulled open a drawer and picked out a pair of black boxers that hung tight to his body, slipping them on and wincing a little when he bent down too far too fast. After he was well adjusted and comfortable in there, he began looking for clothes to wear. He debated putting on his normal business suit attire or if it would be best to wear something a bit more casual. No.. I need to show a certain image with this… He thought, reaching for a dark navy blue suit and pulling it on. It took him a bit to put everything
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on, stepping out in his trousers and tucking in his white button down shirt past the beltline. “Did they say a specific time?” He asked her, deciding to leave the top buttons undone and forgo the tie with this particular suit. He wanted to be a pillar of strength, a rock she could rely on here. And Miles always felt stronger and more confident wearing his business suits. The way people looked at him differently like that, helped boost that mental image of himself. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Apr-23 12:12 PM
Alright She gazed up towards the footway as he spoke, watching as he walked into the bedroom, hearing what he had to say her brows furrowed a little, he was going to go with her? Somehow that made her feel a little bit better about the situation, though she still felt anxious , he was going to go what if they got spotted? What if they took pictures of them going into the police station? Would that make more bad press for him? Her hand moved to her cheek where she knew the bruise was her fingers delicately dancing over it, she didn't want Miles to get any repercussions from this. " Miles, are you sure? " She asked cautiously watching as he started to get dressed, her hand came up to tuck some hair behind her ears as he pulled that suit out, he was going full throttle here and she appreciated it she did, but she certainly didn't want his reputation to suffer because of her own personal shit, even if she knew that statement was ridiculous…because she knew he wouldn't care about that, that didn't mean she didn't. " It's midday…that's what he said anyway " she said with a small shrug, she pulled herself off the wall her hand going to her hair playing with it nervously. " I'm gonna head to the spare room, my clothes are there and I need to get ready…" she said , trying to hide all the nerves she was feeling, if he didn't stop her or ask her anything she would soon leave to head into that guest bedroom, and this time she did shut her door, she needed a moment, her back hit the wooden door frame and she closed her eyes trying to steady her breathing, something about going to the police station had her nerves rattled, would he be there? I mean of course she knew he wouldn't he in the same damn room as her but would he be In the station would she see him? Somehow she felt that anxiety growing even harder, she felt like her hands were sweating and her breath shook from her mouth. Stop it Larisa…you're stronger than that… She berated her self, moving herself of the
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doorframe she made her way into the bathroom switched the faucet on she washed her hands quickly before splashing her face with cold water, before she gazed at self in the mirror, she saw the deep purple bruising on her face her eyes scanning down her body to look at the bruising against her ribs , her hands clenched the side of the porcelain sink as she stood a little taller, she looked a mess….because of him, she had to do this despite how nervous and anxious she was, plus Miles would be there with her, she would be fine…she would be completely fine, she told herself before she started getting ready. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 12:55 PM
”Miles, are you sure?” He didn’t even try to answer that question. She couldn’t seriously be asking it anyway. He was sure about this. He was absolutely sure. Miles was sure about not wanting her to go to Connor’s alone in the first place, to go into that house without him from the damn start. And now she was wondering if he was sure about him accompanying her to the police station to give a statement? In order to keep Connor likely behind bars? If there was one thing he was deadly sure of it was this. When she excused herself to go change he just nodded at her quietly. What was he supposed to say? That she wasn’t allowed to go to her own private room? She was allowed to go anywhere she liked, he didn’t have anything to hide from her. Miles couldn’t help but watcher, a gentle kind smile on his face as she made her way down the hallway to the next room over, though he frown a little hearing the door click. He supposed it was alright, she was allowed privacy if she wanted that, it just had seemed a little odd considering the pair of them had not only slept naked together but had being quite intimate just a few moments before. Trying not to think about it, Miles set to work putting his shoes and his socks on, running his hands through his hair and adding a little styling gel to make sure he didn’t look like he’d been in a fist fight the previous day. There wasn’t much he could do about the purple bruise around his eye or the slightly swollen lip he had from Connor’s punches but he at least looked like he won the fight. Certainly would tell others who asked that they should really be more concerned about the other guy. The other guy in this instance being Connor. His fingertips went to his eye and he gently prodded at the shiner he had, wincing as a flood of pain shot through his head. Miles wasn’t sure when that would heal, a few days at least, so for the moment he let it be, not wanting to aggravate it further. Since he had started first, it wasn’t a surprise t
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hat Miles was dressed and ready to go sooner than Larisa was. He walked out of the bedroom and made his way down the hallway to the closed guest room door. For a moment he just stood there, contemplating whether or not he should go in, if he should knock or if he should bother her at all. She had seemed stressed and nervous, and he could understand why. That as no secret. Though he wondered if he was being a little overly protective at the moment. She was safe here, nothing would get to her here at the penthouse, so he didn’t need to be worried. His hand rose and his fingers curled in order to knock on the door, just to check on her but he stopped just shy. No, he was worrying over nothing. He’d be there this time. He wouldn’t let anything happen to her. He had promised. Slowly his hand lowered and Miles walked the rest of the way down the hallway and then downstairs. The house was otherwise immaculate, just like Miles liked it, and while he waited for Larisa to come downstairs, he decided to make a pot of coffee for the pair of them. Whenever she left her room and came downstairs, she’d easily be able to smell the grounds wafting in the air and hear the coffee maker dripping into it’s pot that caffeinated liquid gold to help wake them both up. While Miles took it dark and bitter, he knew that Larisa liked hers with sugar so he put out the sugar dish for her to add to it whenever she was ready. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Apr-23 01:20 PM
She spent quite a bit of time today getting ready, applying more make up to her face that she typically did, she was conscious of the bruising on her face, conscious of where they were going and who might see them, if the police needed photos she could easily take it of for the photo and apply some more later before she left gathering up the few bits she would need for that she grasped a bigger bag popping the few things in there that she needed before heading back into the bedroom placing that bag down on the bed. She stepped to the wardrobe flicking through her clothes wondering what to wear she wanted to look respectful but she needed something that wouldn't irritate her sides, finding a black dress she pulled it out seems appropriate she thought to herself self tugging on some black underwear she slipped the dress on, it wasn't to tight around her frame it looked like it folded over the front chunky silver buttons dotted down it, it was elegant, casual but sophisticated all at the same time she wanted to look professional after all, thought she placed on a pair of flats not trusting herself in heels today , grabbing her bag she stepped out of the guest room heading down the corridor pausing at Miles bedroom stepping in to grab her mobile, it was weird she never saw it as theirs she saw it as his…should she? Should she see it as theirs? She wasn't sure and that thought mimenterially distracted her as she walked down the stairs. They really.needed to.discuss what he wanted.. no what they wanted, did he want her moving out eventually? Surely he would? He wouldn't want her staying here indefinitely right? The smell of coffee caught her attention as she walked into the kitchen looking at the coffee that was nearly brewed, placing her bag on the counter. " Ugh…coffee I could sure use some of that…" she said trying to hide her nerves as she stepped into the kitchen more to lean against the counter, her hands reaching behind to grasp the counter edge her mind
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seeming lost in thought. " The police wanted me to go today because if I didn't he would get bail and they want to try and prevent it until he goes to court…but what if he gets bail anyway? " she asked those nerves showing as she looked up to Miles. " What if he gets bail? Then what? " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 01:45 PM
Miles had just finished pouring a mug of coffee for himself and pulling a second one to get it ready for Larisa when he heard her footsteps coming down the stairs. A soft smile spread over his face as he paid attention to what he was doing instead of looking up at her yet. Her words made him chuckle quietly. “Well, Coffee you shall have then.” He said in a smooth and gentle tone. The way his body turned slowly was more so that he didn’t spill the coffee in his hands, though it was also partially because he didn’t want to twist too much and aggravate the bruising he was dealing with. Those dark eyes peered up at her and he had to stop his jaw from slamming into the floor. It was a simple black dress, elegant and sophisticated as it hung on her. The way he looked at her though, she might as well have come downstairs in an evening gown. “You look stunning.” Miles said softly, sliding her mug of coffee over and pushing the sugar dish close too so she wouldn’t have to reach for it. It wasn’t lost on him that she seemed contemplative, lost in her own thoughts so Miles just waited for her to come to whatever conclusion she needed to in that moment. It seemed to take a small while, and he had time at least to sip at his coffee before her questions inevitably spilled out. ”The police wanted me to go today because if I didn’t he would get bail and they want to try and prevent it until he goes to court… but what if he gets bail anyway? Then what?”
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Miles turned away, glaring at the floor. It was a real possibility that she was asking about. He could easily get bail and then he would have an ex with a clear vendetta on his ass. Not like that concerned Miles for his own wellbeing and safety, it was more for Larisa that he was concerned. At least while at the penthouse, he felt relatively safe. His security detail kept the building secured and only allowed authorized personnel up to the penthouse floor. Those included Thomas, Julia, Edward King, and a few others, including Larisa. However, outside the penthouse he really couldn’t say. He could hire a security detail for her, for wherever she wanted to go at any time, but he wondered if she truly wanted that. If that was something that she would appreciate or even want. For the most part his own security were more like shadows, really only contacting him if there was an issue or if there was something he needed to be made aware of. Every other time, he never saw them. They never showed their faces and they kept mostly like they were made of shadows and night. Which was exactly how Miles liked it. It bothered him to have to have security sometimes, but with the amount of net worth that Miles was, he couldn’t exactly afford to not have protection when he was out and about in public. The thought that came to mind was Larisa’s future then. Miles was sure that he would have to have some form of protection for the rest of his life, and anyone who associated with him would likely have the same treatment. Would this be something that Larisa didn’t want? Would she shy away from him, feeling suffocated by the wealth that Miles couldn’t really get away from? “I’m not sure…” He said finally, his mind buzzing with questions of his own before he shook his head a little and tried to go back to the questions that she had asked. “If he is able to post bail, I’m sure they’ll do some kind of restraining order that he’ll have to abide by until court. Or else he’ll be in bigger t
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rouble and likely face jail time for violating that order…” this felt all too matter of fact for Miles. He was sure looking over at her and how nervous she looked that she didn’t want to hear the facts of what could happen. She wanted to be reassured. Slowly, Miles put his coffee cup down and walked towards her. With a heavy sigh he let his hand fall softly on her cheek, just now noticing all the make up she had had to put on to cover up that horrible bruise Connor put there. “Don’t worry… Even if he makes bail, you are safe. He can’t get you here.” Miles was sure of it. He was sure that Connor didn’t even know where Miles lived, let alone that Larisa was currently living with him. And even if he did find all that out, he’d have to be pretty crazed to try and do something here of all places. The thought made Miles realize that he didn’t put it past Connor to try something like that, though he hoped that he was wrong… @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Apr-23 08:06 PM
She knew she shouldn’t be thinking about those possibilities right now, it was after all just possibilities, and even if Connor got bail surely the man wouldn’t be stupid enough to do anything towards them during that time now would he? Then again she was talking about the man who she truly believed would never treat her in the manner in which he did and yet here she stood battered and bruised, fearing going out alone at least whilst she knew he was around in fear that he might do something to her, she was hoping after this whole ordeal was done she would be able to go back to her old life, at least part of it anyway, going out with friends socializing again something she had missed terribly, and yet it didn’t seem that was going to be something she could participate in anytime soon. I'm not sure Her brows furrowed together at his statement, he brought her coffee forward grabbing the sugar she placed some in stirring it a little before clasping the mug and bringing it up to her lips to take a small sip, she nodded as he spoke, of course she would ensure a restraining order was in place without question, she wouldn’t be taking any risks where he was concerned not that she thought it would do a lot of good but at least she would have it as added protection, she was just taking another sip before she watched Miles come stepping over to her, his kiss to her cheek had her smiling softly her fingers dancing over the outside of her mug before she nodded. “I know I am; I know whilst I'm here he can't touch me, but call me stupid I was hoping when all this was finished, I would be able to get my life back you know? But it just feels like its been hindered even more...” She said with a small sigh taking one more sip of her coffee before placing it down. “Hopefully the police see the seriousness of this and keep him in, I really can't see why they wouldn’t, he tried to Kidnap me, he tried to Ra-.” She paused at that word though, even thinking about it made her feel
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sick. “ He beat me up ...i mean...there's a lot of things he tried to do; I just hope they believe it...”
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 08:24 PM
The words falling from her didn’t just turn her stomach. Miles felt himself bristle irritably at the transgressions that Larisa mentioned, not even daring to say the last one and he was actually glad of that. He was just starting to feel some sense of pity for Connor; the more he was reminded of exactly how rotten and vile the man was, the less likely Miles wanted him to keep breathing as a free man. “I know… I can’t imagine that the police will not keep him locked up where he belongs Larisa.” There was a seriousness there, while he did his best to try and calm her nerves. It was difficult waters to navigate for him. Mostly because he was feeling just as nervous. The evidence they had was mostly circumstantial; it was Connor’s word against Larisa’s, and the unfortunate reality of it that Miles kept to himself was that he was a problem for Larisa. He’d admitted to starting the fight to the police, as he couldn’t rightly lie to them. Despite doing it to protect Larisa, it gave Connor a reason for his self defense claim. All because Miles couldn’t wait for him to throw the first punch. I just hope I haven’t fucked it for her… He thought, turning in thought back to his coffee and taking a long sip of it. While the thoughts were problematic, Miles was working on his game of four dimensional chess to try and come up with the best route for the both of them. “No time like the present though… Shall we get going?” He asked, setting the half finished coffee down, but fully willing to wait for her to be ready. Larisa could take as much time as she wanted with this, as Miles knew this wasn’t going to be an easy thing for her to do. He couldn’t imagine the way he’d feel speaking to an officer regarding an ex. The image of Melody and her husband at the door ripped across his head and he couldn’t help the light scoffing sound he made. On second thought…maybe I could… the idea of her wearing orange for a while was a pleasant one at least. When Larisa finally indicated tha
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t she was ready to leave, Miles picked up a set of several keys as well as his wallet, checked to be sure he had his house keys and his phone before escorting her towards the door and the elevator beyond it. He had had an idea that he thought might cheer her up a little, though he wasn’t completely one hundred percent sure if it would. “I know I said we’d take the Aston… but if you’d prefer another…” He said, indicating the other cars at his disposal. The beautiful emerald green Aston Martin was parked next to her Jaguar, and on the other side of that was the sparkling sapphire blue Ferrari that Larisa had been driving the last few days. On the other side of that sat the silver and black Range Rover, though Miles was sure she wouldn’t want to be seen in that beast and lastly the crimson and black Lamborghini idly shone in the dim parking garage lights. He didn’t necessarily think it wise to let her drive considering how sore she was, but if she wanted to be driven around in something she at least could take her pick. The Bentley would have been on offer in it’s sleek black shine but considering Miles was going to have to have the thing likely replaced due to the damage it had, he obviously didn’t motion to that one. Maybe an Escalade this time… or a Mercedes… He thought, the idea of what to replace his limousine with so Thomas had what he considered a more sensible car to drive and do his job played at his head, though that was a problem for later. Not for today. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Apr-23 08:50 PM
“I'm sure your right...” She said trying to give him her best smiles, she could only imagine he was feeling just as nervous as she was right now, clutching that mug she brought it to her lips as she let her mind wonder to all the possibilities of what Connor could say, she knew that Miles had said that he had indeed thrown the first punch but it was in defense of her, Connor was a crazed man, wanting to take her away, threatening her, hurt her, surely they would be more understanding to it right? And surely any one of them at the station would do the damn same thing if something like that happened to one of their loved ones. “Yeah, lets get going...” She said taking one more sip of her coffee before she left it in the sink, she walked over to the counter grabbing her bag and having a quick look through it to make sure she had everything before she stepped away from the kitchen following Miles to the elevator and down to the garage where his cars were, she peered around at all his glorious vehicles and smiled, looking to her Jaguar she couldn’t help feel it looked like a damn thorn amongst a bed of Roses, the flashy cars made hers stand out like a sore thumb I hope my car doesn’t bother him she thought softly to herself. *I know we said we would take the Aston, but if you prefer another.... * She gazed towards him, her smile softening to hear that he was giving her a choice, clearly he was trying to at least do something nice for her, she didn’t mind the Aston, it gave her a lot of thought back to when he took her out for lunch, back when she first started realizing just how much she did indeed like him, of course the end of the meal left a bitter taste in her mouth but the meal itself was full of laughter and smiles, something she found she was enjoying thinking of, then her eyes moved to that Lamborghini gleaming in all its glory and she smiled even brighter, thinking of him picking her up that day, the day that changed the whole dynamic between the tw
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o of them, her soft softened as she thought about it before finally looking back to him. “ Do you want to take the Lamborghini? ...i enjoyed the ride you took me for in that one last time...” She teased stepping up to him she leaned up so she could kiss his cheek sweetly perhaps just wanting to show him her appreciation for wanting to go with her and assist her once again with all her troubles.
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 09:10 PM
Scarlet it is then.” Miles said brightly, grinning from ear to ear as he shifted the keys in his hands to the designated black and red striped one for the Lamborghini. He did love that car, just how low and flashy the thing ones. The way the engine screamed and how it accelerated. It gave the man chills just thinking about it. He also had good memories associated with that car. The way it had roared when it pulled up to Connor’s house, the way he’d look so pissed off seeing the blood red beauty gleaming out the window but best of all Miles loved knowing that was the very last time that Connor got the chance to be with Larisa with her consent. And even that was a bit of a stretch. As he made his way past the other vehicles, the Ferrari caught his eye a moment and he slowed just slightly thinking of something before continuing on to the red and black devil waiting for them. Miles unlocked the car and it flashed its lights at the pair of them, almost like the car was saying hello or it was good to see them again. The door lifted easily vertically as that was the design the car had and Miles held out his hand to assist Larisa in getting into the passenger seat. “She’s a bit low to the ground… Use me if you need to stabilize yourself getting in and out alright?” He advised her, knowing that bending too much or leaning in one way or another would likely cause her pain. Once in though, the seats were very plush and comfortable, memory foam additions to hug the frame and make it a more comfortable ride when you were pressed into the back of the seat. Only once Larisa was settled in the car did he move around to the driver’s side and let himself in. Miles winced a little, a soft groan escaping his lips as he had to use his core to lower himself in but at least he wasn’t too worse for wear regarding it. With the door shut and belts fastened, Miles pressed the button of the Lamborghini and the car erupted into life. The engine echoed loudly in the parking garage, soundi
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ng very much like a cord ripping through the air and whining angrily about it. Miles just smiled and quietly rubbed his thumb over the steering wheel. Scarlet was a menace, but he loved the power and sex appeal she had. “Off we go then.” He said lightly to Larisa, pulling the car out and making his way towards the exit. Out of habit or just because he loved the damn sound it made and how it rumbled playfully around their bodies, Miles made a point to rev the engine a couple times as he pulled out into traffic heading towards the police station. Since it was broad daylight, he couldn’t exactly let the car loose like he had at Connor’s, but he enjoyed the drive with her nonetheless. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Apr-23 09:28 PM
Scarlett she made a mental note to remember that name not remembering what he had called the flashy vehicle before, she found it rather humorous that he had named all his cars not that she was particularly surprised by it, especially because they were female names were just sent more humor through her, she stepped through the garage towards the waiting car her eyes falling onto the Ferrari and she smiled at the sight of it, god she had loved driving that car, it out shone her jaguar more then she cared to admit, the jaguar had a special place in her heart that was for sure, but it didn’t give her a inch of thrill like this speed monster did, she ran her hand over the hood almost affectionately as they passed before making it to the car they would be taking out. She watched the lights flash and the door swing up and her grin just widened, god it was glorious, she was almost sad she wasn’t feeling that great, she would love to take this one for a test ride, though she didn’t know how accepting Miles might be of that, grasping his hand she cautiously lowered her self-down, wincing a little and gritting her teeth together so she didn’t make too much noise, not wanting to concern him before she finally slipped into that vehicle, once in she was more than comfortable the seats Moulding around her and giving her that soft pressure relief she needed, she popped the belt on and got comfortable as she watched Miles climb in , his audible groan caused her to frown . “ Still sore huh?...Hopefully it eases soon “ She said , that small bout of guilt still there behind those words though she tried not to dwell on it too much, the engine soon roared into life and gave her something much more thrilling to focus her attention on, she grinned happily at the vibrations rumbling beneath her, the noise it made as he pulled out of the garage, not missing the way he revved the engine a few times which caused a small chuckle to leave her lips. “God this car is glorious...” she said,
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not clear if she was saying it to Miles or not, she was just simply marveling in the beauty of it now they were inside once again, her eyes scanning over the beautiful interior, she was silent for a moment after simply watching the views outside as they made their way to the station, her mind plagued with how it might go, what they might say, what if they didn’t believe her? It was her word against his after all...they really had no other evidence to back up anything she was going to claim accept the bruising she had against her skin, she sighed a little at her thoughts before trying to distract herself with something else, anything else so she didn’t dwell on this too much in the car. “ When we get back were going to have to make sure we do that grocery shop...I'm not even sure what food you have in the house but if we're going to be in for a few days were have to make sure we have stuff in huh...and I'll need to get some things, not sure what mind but toiletries especially I'll probably need...” She was rambling she could see that her mind just trying to drastically think of other things to talk about her nerves getting even worse now they were nearing where the station was, she got her phone out and was clearly making notes upon it. “ I'm also going to need to check the work calendar and emails when we get back to, I'm sure you're not going to want any face to face meetings for a few days at least not until that shiner has healed a bit, im sure you don’t want to deal with a thousand and one questions over it, and I guess it isn't the best look neither...” She said a little solemnly as she continued to write notes on her phone that she wanted to do when they got back.
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 09:53 PM
”Still sore huh? Hopefully it eases soon…” “I’m not concerned. It’ll probably start feeling better in a few days, since it’s just bruising… Don’t worry.” Miles said gently to her. He could tell that she felt guilty with the way she said those few words, but he really didn’t want her to be too concerned over him. He didn’t have cracked ribs, just heavy bruising that made it painful to move but he wasn’t at risk of breaking bone. He flipped the signal and changed lanes smoothly as he continued on down the road, every so often stroking the steering wheel of the car as if he were petting a large predatory cat. If Larisa was a jealous woman it would almost look like he had a special loving relationship with the car with the way he treated it. Almost like it was alive. ”God this car is glorious…” “I think so too. Definitely don’t regret purchasing her.” He said proudly, letting the engine roar on the streets as a light turned green so he could race through the intersection and frighten the pedestrians on the sidewalks with the sound. “Sapphire too. They both have their pros and cons. Sapphire’s great on a sunny day, but Scarlett’s great if you just want that power and speed around you.” Miles continued, delighting in talking about the cars as if they were people. Like they had their own personalities and quirks. “Jade is probably the classiest of the cars I have, perfect for nights out on the town..or lunch dates…Silver is usually used by my security detail except for yesterday when Thomas drove it… and well.. Then there’s Ebony..” His voice went a little solemn, thinking of the striking black Bentley that he’d have to replace. He really did like that car, it had been the most reliable one out of the bunch, the one he’d had the longest and he was a little sad he’d have to replace it.
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“Maybe I’ll take you with me… when I replace Ebony. If you want of course.” He said, shaking his head a little to try and rid himself of the sad thought of discarding his totaled car. Besides that, he really hated car shopping. Not because it was an expensive purchase or there was a lot of paperwork involved. It was always hard to decide on just one, which he knew was an incredibly minor problem that only the elite like himself would actually have. It was so minor that he really didn’t want to voice it, for fear of appearing too stuck up. The problem was, Miles was a car guy and he liked lots of different kinds of cars in all kinds of shapes and colors; he just didn’t have an unlimited amount of space in his parking garage area to house the amount of cars he wanted and he certainly didn’t need that many. Hell, he didn’t need as many as he had now if he was truly honest with himself. However, his head turned from potential car shopping to Larisa who had begun talking about their trip to the grocer later. And then she mentioned how she was going to check the work calendar and emails when they returned to the penthouse, reschedule his meetings so that people weren’t seeing him face to face and he recognized how solemn she got saying that. Was she worried about the way he looked? At the next red light, Miles glanced at himself in the rear view mirror and grimaced a little at the deep purple around his eye. She was right, it wasn’t exactly a good look for him though he really couldn’t help that. “I’d appreciate that… but I want you to rest and relax today too. You just got out of the hospital Larisa, and I’m sure this statement you’re going to give isn’t going to be a walk in the park…” Miles said gently, letting the engine rip and flame out the back exhaust a bit to startle the cars on either side of him. He smiled at a pair of young boys in an SUV on his side of the car that were marveling at Scarlett and the absolute terror that she was. He couldn’t help the ch
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uckle at the pair of them vying for the window to take a look at the sleek car next to theirs, and just to appease them, Miles revved the engine loudly again, sending sparks of flame out his exhaust pipes with the press of a special button on his wheel. The joy on their faces warmed his heart, and he turned back to Larisa quietly after he was through showing off a bit. “Just promise me you’ll try and take it easy… alright?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-Apr-23 10:11 PM
She listened with fond interest as he spoke about his cars, she might not be a big car enthusiast like he was, but she could still appreciate the cars for what they were and enjoy the way they drove or sounded, if anyone asked her anything technical about them she would surely know very little, but that didn’t mean she didn’t appreciate them all the same, she winced as he mentioned his Bentley it was clear he had liked that one, and she felt a little disheartened for him that he had to replace her, but she was sure he could find something even better Ebony, something that would drive just as well if not better. Maybe I'll take you with me...to replace Ebony...if you want “I'd like that...” She responded with fondness, it made her feel good in a way that he wanted to include her in the next purchase he made, not that she would be all that good, at least she didn’t think she would but she liked the idea of going around checking out cars with him, it filled her with a sense of pride that he even thought she would be worth taking. Her hand reached over to clasp against his thigh giving it a small squeeze. “Try not to dwell too much on Ebony Miles, I know you loved that car but I'm sure we can find something even better than your love just as much...” She said trying to reassure him a little. “Just don’t expect me to know what I'm talking about with all this mechanical stuff, I'm just a pretty face that likes to be driven around in expensive cars but stud muffins...” She teased with a small chuckle, not able to resist calling him that ridiculous pet name, and she was sure he might have something to say on the matter. Her face furrowed as he mentioned her taking it easy, turning her attention back out of that window, her eyes reaching up to the glorious blue skies, it was a nice day today for a change and she found that settled her mood just a little bit. “Don’t worry, I don’t plan on doing star jumps whilst I do it...” She teased trying to bring some lightness
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to her otherwise worried expression. “Besides, I like keeping busy, it keeps my mind occupied, if I'm just sat around, I over think things too much, then I get all worked up and I...” She paused chewing on her bottom lip a little to already feel that tightness in her chest as she allowed those thoughts to start to manifest within her mind. “I know this won't be easy, giving this statement, and I'm...terrified to do it, for so many reasons, but I have to do it, I've spent months making excuses for his behavior, the way he treated me how he kept me almost a prisoner in my own home without even realizing he was doing it, and now this? I know Hes had it rough...i know that. But that’s no excuse for this, for behaving the way he did towards me, towards you...as scared and anxious as I am I know once I've done this, I'll feel better, I know it’s the right thing, he needs to know what he did was wrong.... if it even sinks in, he needs help, real help something I wish I got him to take a long time ago, but maybe this will be the push he needs, I hope anyway ” She said with a small shrug gazing back out the window she soon saw that station coming into view and frowned a little deeper, her hands clutching at her lap...god she just they believed her.
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Miles King BOT 21-Apr-23 10:38 PM
He chuckled a little as she used the name he’d given his Bentley and said that she wouldn’t mind joining him car shopping. It was fine either way, he just knew the company would always help keep him focused and not pull too many cars at one time. It was more a restraint for him than anything else. The real reason he had each car named, was more for his security’s needs. When they spoke back and forth, they often would refer to Miles as whatever car he was in and then his last name over their headsets. For example, today, he would be known as Scarlett King. If they had been in the Aston, he’d have been referred to as Jade King. It was more an encryption so they could keep tabs of where the millionaire CEO was at without just overtly saying it. Miles knew the names though and thought it fun to actually refer to his cars as those names. He rarely told anyone what the names were for or the names in general just for his own security and safety, but he trusted Larisa to one not really even know but also not to use that information against him. ”Just don’t expect me to know what I’m talking about with all this mechanical stuff, I’m just a pretty face that likes to be driven around in expensive cars by stud muffins…” “Stud muffin?” He repeated, snorting a little at the phrase and quirking a brow at her. “I’ll have you know I’m a full on stud buffet Ma’am. The whole ass Cake if you will, not just a Muffin..” he teased, pretending to take offense at the idea that he was only a lowly breakfast treat. However he did grin and lean a little closer to her in order to say the next words smoothly into her ear, continuing the tease but meaning the words a little more.
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“You are right though… You are a drop dead gorgeous face to drive around.” There was a light chuckle in his words, leaning himself back slowly so as to not cause himself too much pain before turning the corner and seeing the station in sight. The smile on his face faded just a little bit, hearing how much seemed to be riding on this statement that she’d be giving. Hearing her voice it out and letting it sink in on himself too, it was easy to understand why she was so anxious and so nervous. As he pulled the shining red Lamborghini into the station parking lot, parking it in a visiting space and stopping the car, Miles reached over and put a hand on hers softly. Trying to be reassuring to her that she wasn’t going to be in there alone and remind her that he was there if she needed him. “You’re not alone, Agnellino… I know you can do this, and I’ll be here every step of the way.” He said gently, giving a reassuring nod, before deciding to get out of the car. A few officers who were walking by on their way into the station turned their heads to look at the glistening red car that had parked in their lot. Miles paid them very little mind, wincing slightly as he got out of the car but doing his damnedest to remain quiet as to not worry Larisa for the pain he felt in his sides. Once up, he slid the door shut and walked around the front of the car to help Larisa out of the passenger side. “When you’re ready..” he said softly, holding out his hand to help her out of the car if she needed it. Miles wanted to be that rock, that pillar of strength for her and he was going to do everything he could to be in her corner and help her through this. It was one step closer to being rid of Connor for good, and letting her finally move on. Something that Miles wanted for her above all else. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Apr-23 05:06 AM
Stud Muffin? She heard his snort and couldn’t stop the small chuckle that left her lips, oh she just knew he wouldn’t enjoy being called that, and the words that followed only had her laughing that little bit harder, ribs be damned even if it did cause that twinge within them, she simply couldn’t stop it from falling out as easily as it did, she gazed towards him that mischievous grin plastered against her face. “Oh, handsome you won't hear me disputing that, you’re the whole damn bakery...” She teased with a playful wink, she liked that, the teasing and playfulness something she enjoyed doing with him and something that made her relax a lot especially when she was in a stressful situation, much like the one she was about to go into , and when he leaned over and whispered those next words she felt her lip go between her teeth gazing at him with a more softer expression. “Well, I'm glad you think so...” She said tenderly back to him, of course that teasing soon came to a end as the discussion moved to Connor and the situation they were about to face at the station, gazing up at the large almost over baring station that did nothing but fill her with dread she released a small sigh, his hand coming against hers had her hand twisting within his own so she could clutch his fingers to hold his hand back giving it a soft squeeze. “Oh, I know Miles, I'm glad you’re here...truly I couldn’t have done any of this without you, you really do bring me a lot of strength I hope you know that...” She said softly, carefully leaning over she placed a small kiss on his cheek before he stepped out, she took another deep breath gazing up at that building once more Okay I can do this she told her self before that door was opened, cautiously she slipped herself round reaching for his hand so she could pull herself out of the car much easier, luckily for her it didn’t hurt to much as she came to a stand beside her, her eyes caught a few people gazing over to them but she pushe
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d it aside, she couldn’t care less what they thought or said, she had more pressing matters to attend to. Following him into the station she pushed the double doors open walking in to the reception area where an officer was sitting behind the desk, he caught the pair coming in and sat up a little straighter adjusting something at his desk as Larisa stepped forward. “Hello, I'm here for an interview at midday? My name is Larisa Bechtel “ The officer gazed down at the computer for a moment clicking a few things before smiling with a nod. “Ah yes, were expecting you,, the officer will be out shortly to escort you through, now it is just an interview to give your accounts of events that have happened, there be no questioning or leading questions from the officer, just your account of the events, we may also require any evidence in the way of Photos or DNA if that is required do you consent to those?” he asked. “Yes, of course anything you need “ The officer nodded, typing up a few things on the computer before he turned back to them. “Okay great, take a seat out there and there be with you shortly...*” he said Larisa turned round to the large plush chairs just of to the side which she promptly went and took a seat in, folding her hands across her lap fiddling with her fingers as she waited for the officer to come get her.
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Miles King BOT 22-Apr-23 12:44 PM
Miles was quiet leading her into the station. He held her hand to help her out of the low riding sports car, before shutting and locking it behind her. As careful as he could, he laid his hand gently over the small curve of her back, keeping it respectful in a similar fashion that he had done when they had gone on their lunch date. That day felt like forever ago with everything that had happened between the pair of them. Even though it honestly had only been last week. From picking Larisa up, finding that intimacy between the pair of them, traveling to Italy and the Gala and the dramatics with being photographed there, to meeting her grandfather and returning home to London, it felt like a lifetime had passed in the span of a week and a half. The only thing that made sense to him, regarding the rush of where they were now was that Miles had never felt so at ease with everything before. He normally got what he wanted and then moved on, left well enough alone and continued on with his life. But here, he’d inserted himself deep and purposefully. He had a strong desire to be the only one that she needed, the only one that could satisfy her and not just sexually. Miles found that he enjoyed her laugh and her smile, he hated her tears and even this morning when she’d gotten angry with him, he couldn’t bring himself to not care. It was these thoughts that accompanied him into the station next to her, swimming in his head and forcing the man to evaluate and re-evaluate everything that had happened in excruciating detail between the two. So much so that he barely registered when they had actually gotten to the desk and the officer began addressing Larisa. His voice snapped Miles back to attention and out of his own head, forcing him to focus on the here and now. It seemed there wouldn’t be leading questions from the officer that was to interview her. That it was just supposed to be a record of the events that happened and they might ask for evidence such as photos or DNA.
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Miles just remained silent during all this, there was nothing he needed to say or explain while there.
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When asked to sit, Miles just followed Larisa to the plush chair and when she sat down into it, his hand quietly rubbed against her shoulders. He didn’t dare sit, feeling a bit too anxious himself regarding this meeting to want to sit down, so instead Miles remained standing next to her. One hand stuck in his pants pocket while the other quietly rubbed back and forth along her shoulder blades. He looked around the precinct in silence, noting the different officers who would look over at the pair of them. Some seemed genuinely curious of them, while others had more scrutinizing looks on their faces. As if they were looking at how nervous Larisa was and how domineering Miles might look standing next to her. Let them think what they want… He thought bitterly, his gaze traveling the room and the different desks and offices that were being used by various detectives and patrol men and women. One such officer had a scruffy looking man handcuffed behind his back and was directing him towards the back of the station with a forceful shove here and there to keep the intoxicated culprit moving. The sight made Miles think for a moment, and he felt his breath catch at the realization. Connor might be here. In a holding cell somewhere for sure, but here in the station and Miles wondered if he would be brought out the same way. Handcuffed and given little freedom to move or walk. “Do you want me to come with you?” Miles finally said gently down to Larisa while they waited. He wasn’t sure if he would even be allowed to or not. It wasn’t like Miles was the innocent party here either. He had admitted to starting the fight but he was also the one that was defending Larisa in the process. Regardless of that, it might be that because he’d been the one to throw the first punch, that they wouldn’t want Miles back there in the interview room with Larisa. To keep from influencing the statement that she would make perhaps. “If I’m allowed to of course…” He finished, not knowing what t
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he police would allow or not in this particular situation. There were a few different ways this could go, and Miles just didn’t know while they waited for the office to call Larisa back for her interview. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Apr-23 08:59 PM
Larisa was ringing her hands together as she sat on that plush chair gazing around the station idly as she waited, she watched Miles come towards her but he made no attempt to sit down instead he stood beside her and the warmth of his hand came up to go against her shoulders, it was comforting at least his actions, the soft rubbing he gave against the blades settled her nerves enough that her hands were no longer ringing together in anxiousness., her eyes fell to the man that was suddenly being escorted through, shouting profanities as he went, and the same thought occurred to her, was Connor here? Locked in a cell somewhere? The thought suddenly had her feeling...guilty, she sighed at that emotion, it seemed months of self-loathing around the man hadn't completely made her immune now, she still blamed herself for how he was now, even though she knew she shouldn’t, it was easy to do....and it seemed she was still doing it. *Do you want me to come with you? * Her eyes lifted from the spot she was looking at to look towards Miles as he practically towered over her, her face broke into a small smile, even now he was trying to do his up most best for her, to do whatever she needed, to ensure she was okay and safe and happy...god this man was something else, and she felt like she had barely scratched the surface on demonstrating to him how much it meant to her. “I don’t know if there let you.... but I can see...” She said tenderly before a door was heard unlocking on the other side of the room and a male stepped out, he wasn’t in the typical police uniform you would expect to see them in, instead he was wearing a pair of black straight pants, a white shirt tucked into the rim of the trousers and a waist coat over the top, he was tall slightly taller than Miles with messy blonde hair, his light emerald eyes gazed towards the pair before a kind smile came to his face as he stepped out of the door, his lanyard swinging round his neck with a card attached to it that
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Good Afternoon, I assume you are Miss Bechtel correct?” He asked, his tone was calm and collected, smooth and a little rough all at the same time, though he had a kind face which made Larisa relax just a little more into that chair, he didn’t seem to bad, not like some of the officers she had the displeasure of dealing with before. “Yes that’s me...” She said rising carefully from the chair using Miles as a little support her ribs were still sore and standing up aggravated them more. “I'm Pc Roberts, we spoke on the phone earlier. It’s a pleasure to meet you, I'll be conducting the interview with you today, there will be a female officer present for any additional information we may need that a female officer will be required for, but if you're ready I can take you through and we can get right to it, I know this can't be an easy thing for you to do, but I assure you we will go steadily and you can take as much time as you need” he said his tone reassuring which made Larisa nod acceptingly . “Is Miles allowed to come with me?” She asked, the officer paused gazing towards the man who was stood before her giving him a sympathetic look before turning back to Larisa. “I'm afraid not, but he is welcome to sit in the room on the other side of the interview room in case you need moral support then you're welcome to leave at any point to see him before returning, he just would not be allowed in the interview room, if Mr. Jhonson is to go to court and the evidence you get is used, his lawyer could argue that you were pressured into making that statement by Mr. King, it could damage the case I hope you both understand that...” he said and it was clear he was being honest about it, but that if it was up to him he would indeed allow such a thing to happen. “I understand.... But having Miles close by would be good, for me at least, if that’s okay?” She asked the officer but also Miles to ensure that he wouldn’t mind doing that at all.
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It's perfectly fine, now if your both ready you can follow me and I'll take you to the interview room, and Mr. King I can escort you into the joining room, your be able to see and hear what's going on from there..” He stepped to the door lifting his badge a panel as the red light soon turned green and a beep was heard as he swung the door open waiting for the pair to follow him.
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Miles King BOT 22-Apr-23 09:26 PM
He knew that it would be a long shot for him to be allowed in there with her. It certainly wasn’t something that he was banking on, but Miles could hope at least, continuing the gentle stroking motion along her back and shoulders just to try and keep Larisa calm. It had seemed to be working, which he thought was good since he knew if she could stay calm, she would be able to relay the information that the officers needed for the case being brought up against Connor. It wouldn’t do if she was frantic or stammering due to her fear or nerves. ”Good Afternoon, I assume you are Miss Bechtell correct?” Miles turned his attention to the man who had walked out, having not paid it much mind while he was scanning the rest of the station. Not like he needed to, he couldn’t help standing a little straighter as if Miles was trying to make himself seen there too. The officer introduced himself as Pc Roberts, and the tag on his neck read out his first name of Zachary that Miles took in. The hand that had been rubbing her back and shoulders quietly moved to her front and held itself out for her to take and use for support when Larisa stood up. The interaction between he pair was noted by Miles but he didn’t say anything as he wasn’t being addressed and Larisa seemed well and capable enough to introduce herself on her own. It’ll be alright Agnellino… Nothing to worry about… He thought, watching as she was instructed on just how the interview would go and exactly who would be in the room. ”Is Miles allowed to come with me?” The million dollar question if there ever was one. Miles turned his attention to Roberts, waiting for the answer that he knew was coming but hoped wouldn’t. The sympathetic look he gave him spoke volumes that could fit in a damn library and Miles exhaled a gentle huff out of his nose. Hearing the confirmation that he would not be allowed in the room didn’t exactly sit well with Miles, but what was he supposed to do about it? It wasn’t like he could for
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ce himself in there, and the officer at least made a good point. Any evidence collected while Miles was in the room could easily be used by Connor’s attorneys to say that she was coerced and pressured into saying the things she’d say. Because Miles was a manipulating womanizer after all. That defense was very likely going to come up as Connor seemed to believe that with every fiber of his being.
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“I won’t be far, just on the other side of the wall then.” Miles said gently to her, turning his gaze and giving her a soft reassuring smile. “Think of it like my office. Whenever you need a break… alright?” He meant it like how at King’s A&I that his office was private. The two of them could just be alone and not worry about what the world had to say and not care about the way they behaved with one another. If she needed that break from being stone faced and professional with each other, then all she would need to do Miles imagined was let Roberts know and she could take a break into Miles’ arms. Without much objection other than the little huff he’d made, Miles would escort Larisa after PC Roberts quietly keeping his hand respectfully on her shoulders as they went. With every step he took, his mind raced with the different questions that they were going to ask Larisa with, if any at all regarding her statement. His stomach clenched at the idea of having to listen to her recount in full and excruciating detail just exactly what Connor had done and was planning on doing to her. It made his thoughts linger back to Connor unfortunately and his whereabouts. He hadn’t heard the man screaming or cursing on their arrival, so he could only hope that Connor was locked up and away somewhere away from the front. Away from being able to see exactly who was coming and going and was kept far enough that seeing Miles with Larisa wouldn’t have set him off. Miles wanted the man to suffer for what he did to Larisa, but he also knew that if a scene had been made it would have been very hard for Miles not to retaliate. Briefly he wondered if Connor would be seen as they walked by if they were going to be passing by any of the holding cells that the precinct held at all, but that thought quickly shook from his head. Last thing he wanted to see was Connor, or anyone who associated with Connor for that matter. He didn’t know where the doorway led that he walked through with Larisa
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Apr-23 09:53 PM
I Won't be far just in the other side of the wall then...think of it like my office She swallowed a little before she nodded, she could look at it like that, like she did when they were there, knowing he was around just not in the room would help right? Though she knew she never felt as strong as she did when Miles was beside her, he brought her a strength she never knew she truly had, he made her feel like she could do anything, and even though she knew he would be around, she knew she wouldn’t feel as confident as she would if he was beside her holding her hand. She stepped down the long corridor which had doors on either side, peering up she see a few officers in the area peering towards the two as they walked, Miles hand on her back guiding her along behind the officer who was leading them, that card came up again to scan another control which promptly beeped and opened another set of doors, this lead into a bigger area, more offices then anything else it seemed, she peered around wondering her self where the holding cells were but grateful at least they wouldn’t be walking past any, she didn’t know if Connor was here, and frankly she didn’t want to risk seeing him. “Okay Mr King, you can stay in this room” Zachary instructed this door didn’t have a lock as he pulled it open to reveal a rather plush looking room, there was some large chairs a table and a drinking fountain with cups, Infront was a large glass window which stretched across the wall revealing a interview room on the other side. “Now Miss Bechtel will be just in there, unfortunately it’s a one way glass, she won't be able to see you but you can see her, there isn't much I can do about that I'm afraid, but your be right here, and if you need a break Miss Bechtel your welcome to come in here at any point okay?” He said that same kind smile on his face. Larisa looked around the room and to the glass where she saw the recording devices and the table set up like a interrogation was about
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to happen and it made her incredibly nervous, peering up to Miles she took a moment. “Your...Stay in here, right? “She asked quietly as if just needing confirmation that he would indeed remain in that room and wouldn’t leave at any point, not that she thought he would but she simply needed the reassurance from him that he wouldn’t, just so she could go into that room and know that he was right here behind the glass if she needed him.
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Miles King BOT 22-Apr-23 10:29 PM
The corridor they walked down was bland and uneventful, with several offices it seemed on either side and a few officers in the area peering out at the pair of them with Roberts. Miles just continued onward, guiding Larisa gently and refusing to show how nervous he actually was here. He needed to stay calm, at the very least for Larisa’s sake. Nothing is going to happen… What could happen? We’re in a police station for christ’s sake… He kept reminding himself, even though around every bend they went he expected to bump right into Connor and have World War three all over again. The trio made their way for what seemed like the entire length of the precinct before Roberts instructed Miles towards a door and Larisa towards a separate area. For a moment, Miles stood there and glanced inside the door at the plush almost purposefully comfortable accommodations that he would be enjoying while waiting for Larisa to be done. There was water available, a one way glass window so he could see and hear her, and plenty of seating for him to enjoy. None of it made him relax though. Turning his gaze to the opposite room, he felt a cold chill run down his spine and threaten to freeze him right on the spot. It looked cold and foreboding, the room that Larisa would be going into. With the cameras pointed at the chair she would be sitting in, and the lights that would spotlight her indefinitely. It looked straight out of a movie, a room to interrogate and purposefully intimidate. The not so strange thing was, that it was working. Even Miles felt intimidated looking at that room and he didn’t even have to sit in there. His brow creased a little, listening as Roberts gave his instructions to Larisa now too. ”If you need a break Miss Bechtel you’re welcome to come in here at any point okay?”
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Miles nodded at the statement. If she needed a break. If she needed a breather for any reason, he would be right here waiting for her. For as long as it took. The idea that he wouldn’t be in that room for her was unfathomable to him. Not just because it sounded ludicrous to him to leave someone he cared about in that cold interrogation room alone without any reprieve, but also because he just didn’t have the heart to leave her if she needed him. So when she turned and looked at him quietly, asking if he would indeed stay right in that room and wait, Miles looked back at her with soft understanding eyes. “Yes Agnellino...” He whispered softly to her, leaning in and gently kissing her forehead. “I’ll be right there. You only need to come in if you need a break at any time.” He didn’t seem to care if Roberts saw the tenderness he gave to her. It was more important to Miles that he not be seen as her boss, but as someone who cared for her well being. That she saw him as someone who cared for her well being. Slowly he took a step back from her and towards his designated room, glancing back at her momentarily to give her one last reassuring nod. One that said that he knew she could do this, that he was in her corner and that she wasn’t alone with just a simple gesture, before he pushed the door open and let it close quietly behind him. The stillness in the room he found himself in felt suffocating, so Miles did the only thing he could think to do in the quiet side room while he waited; He sat down and put his head in his hands, just trying to breathe while he waited for all of this to start. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Apr-23 10:51 PM
Yes Agnellino She smiled at his response closing her eyes and melting into the soft kiss he gave to her forehead, like him she didn’t care if the officer was watching the tender show of affection, In fact she had to reframe herself from wrapping her arms around his waist and holding him for a moment, just to try and help ground her a little bit more, her eyes turning to that room, it was so uninviting, it looked like a torture chamber as far as she was concerned but of course she wasn’t there to be questioned she was there to give her side of events, but that didn’t mean the room didn’t make her anxious. “Okay let's go Miss Bechtel, I promise were take it slow and any time you need you can have” he said in the same warm reassuring tone, Larisa smiled nodding towards him before looking one more time at Miles who appeared to be just as nervous as she was, with one small sigh she turned herself around exiting that room and watching as the office closed it before directing her towards the one just beside it, the door opened and Larisa walked in first, the bright white lights almost blinded her on entry, where the other room had the plush seats and comforting attire this one did not, the chairs were cheap, almost plastic looking and didn’t look the very least comfortable, moving to sit herself down on the one he instructed her to she gazed towards the recording equipment, her hands resting on her lap clutching together as those nerves rolled through her again, she looked to the window then but all she saw was the dark glass, she couldn’t see in, she couldn’t see Miles and even though she knew he was right there it didn’t help one bit. “Just relax, we're just waiting for my colleague she should be here momentarily, would you like a drink? Anything you want?” He asked, Larisa peered up to him pondering on his question. “Just some water would be good...” He nodded in acceptance of that before he stood and left the room momentarily leaving the room and her alone
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, the door clicking shut as he left indicating maybe she was locked in, her palms started to run along the length of her legs her eyes dancing around the room, god it was awful in here, it was daunting and cold, she felt like she was inside a tin can and there was so escape from it, her heart was racing and she could already feel the sweat building against the palm of her hands. “I know what I want from the grocers.... Whiskey...a lot of whiskey “She spoke into the room, she didn’t know if Miles could hear her, but she was mumbling as if he could, somehow talking made her relax just a little bit. “And food...chocolate...that would be nice...” She grumbled lightly, though the tremble in her voice could be heard before the door was reopened and Zachary walked in though a woman was following behind him, she smiled warmly towards Larisa, she wore the same kind smile, she was rather tall actually, not as slim as most but wore the same kind of formal attire he did.
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Hello Miss Bechtel, My name is PC harper, I'm going to be assisting my colleague, I will remain silent throughout but after the interview any relevant information brought forward where we may need more evidence in the way of photos or DNA I will be conducting is that okay with you?” she asked as both the officers took a seat opposite her, she peered down to the folder and wondered what that was for, as a cassette was brought out and put into the machine which was promptly switched on as they prepared for the interview. “Y-es...that's fine...” “Great...Okay were going to get started, remember this is just an account of the day's events, if there is anything relevant you feel we should know leading up to this your welcome to say, but all we need is the evidence for what happened the moment you arrived until you left, your own account, what you remember and what you experienced understand?” Larisa took a sharp breath her hands folding over her lap again peering up to that darkened glass wishing to god she could see Miles if just briefly just to see his reassurance, his eyes his smile anything in an attempt to help her feel calm, but all she saw was that looming dark glass which made her feel so very alone even when she knew she wasn’t, she turned her attention back to the officers sitting there her head nodding slowly “Yes, I understand....” She said quietly the officers smiling before his fingers came forward to push a button on the machine, the cassette started whirling he spoke into it explaining who was present in the room and what was to happen next....Larisa took a deep breath her fingers clutching the fabric of the dress she was wearing, hoping to god she could do this.
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Miles King BOT 22-Apr-23 11:18 PM
Miles sat in the room with just his thoughts for company. Before long he couldn’t stand sitting there, standing up and pacing a little until he saw Larisa enter the room on the other side of the glass. His eyes never left hers, his steps bringing him right up to the edge of it. He was sure that she couldn’t see him, wouldn’t be able to hear him either, even though Miles could hear the words that the officer was saying to her and hear the nervousness in Larisa’s voice. After a moment or two, Roberts left the room, off to fetch some water for Larisa, leaving the pair of them separated but together alone. It was the oddest sensation, looking at her through the one way glass. It was painful and aggravating and all he wanted to do was go in there to tell her she was doing a good job. She was braver than any woman he’d ever met, and that he was there for her. But all he could do, was watch. And wait. The waiting was the agony. The watching was a torture. Knowing she probably wouldn’t be able to hear him, even if he tried to talk to her through that glass while they were alone, Miles sighed and made to turn away from it thinking perhaps a cup of water might do him some good too. ”I know what I want from the grocers…” Miles froze. His head whipped back around as if she had spoken some ancient summoning spell and he was glued to her every word. That sounded more like her. Still nervous, though he could understand why. ”Whiskey… a lot of whiskey.” “I’ll buy out the damn store for you Larisa.” Miles smiled gently at her, chuckling a little that she was now finally giving him a grocery list of things that she wanted from the store. It took her going into an interrogation room before she finally divulged what she wanted, but at least it was something else she could think about. ”And food…chocolate… that would be nice.” “As much as you want.” Miles answered her, as if she would be able to hear him even though it was clear she couldn’t. “We’ll get whatever ingredi
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ents you want… whatever kind of chocolate you want. I’ll fly us back to Italy for that Gelato if you want…” He said softly, meaning every word even though he knew she wouldn’t be able to hear him. His forehead pressed against the glass and he sighed heavily at the chill sensation of it. An idea struck him, and he blinked for a moment peering out into the cold room at the woman sitting alone in that uncomfortable plastic chair.
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He didn’t know morse code, or he would have likely tried that, but he did know that universally one knock meant yes, and two meant no when you were communicating with someone using sound and you couldn’t vocalize it. Miles wondered if Larisa would understand if he tried it, though he imagined that just the sound of him on the other side of the glass would be helpful on its own. Instead of her order of whiskey and chocolate, Miles just tapped the glass three times, more to acknowledge her order perhaps or show her as best as he could that he was there. She wasn’t alone. It was good he tried it quickly, as Roberts came in right afterwards with a female officer by the name of Harper. Miles stood and watched the beginnings of this, his hands going to the pockets of his trousers. His back straightened and he stood as still as a statue, watching the whole thing from his front row cage. The recording devices were turned on, the lights were directed at her, and she was able to start whenever she felt ready to it seemed. All Miles could do was wait with baited breath, knowing what she was going to say since he had lived part of it, but also knowing how hard it was going to be to hear it again. He could only imagine how difficult it would be for her to have to relive it by saying it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-Apr-23 11:53 PM
Knock, knock, knock She blinked a little at the sudden noise that came into the room, her eyes peering over to that glass where it sounded it come from, it suddenly dawned on her that he was there, right there at that glass and it sent a wave of comfort through her, he had stayed there like he told her he would and the sudden noise in recognition to what she had just said showed her at least he had, so when those officers walked back in, and expressed what was going to happen next. Even though she was nervous, she didn’t feel as bad as she did before, knowing he was just on the other side of that glass had her at ease, if only a little bit. The tape was whirling round already the soft red lights blinking on the front of the device letting her know that it was now recording, her hands settled in her lap those fingers clutching together as she took a steady breath to prepare herself for what she was to do next, despite her worries and anxiousness it was something she was determined to do, she didn’t deserve the treatment she got from him, she didn’t deserve this kind of treatment from anyone, and if there was one thing Miles was slowly bringing back to her was her confidence, her determination, her drive, her worth. She was worth so much more than Connor ever made her feel, and Miles was showing her that. “Okay Miss Bechtel, in your own words, please can you give an account on what happened on the date in question, from the moment you arrived to the moment you left, an account of your views, your opinions only from what you can remember...” Zachary spoke, Larisa nodded shifting on that uncomfortable chair once more before she finally found her voice. “ I was going round to the house so I could collect the rest of my belongings that were there, me and Connor had finished, we had a ...difficult relationship for the last six months, nothing really happened but it was clear we just weren't in love or at least I wasn’t in love with him, or happy like i was
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once before, so I ended it...Connor was aware I was going round, we had spoken previously regarding it, I have messages on my phone corresponding to that..” She said slowly, thinking about the other messages she had to, wondering if she should of brought up what happened previously, but they just wanted to know that day, what happened then, if that needed to be addressed she could do it on a later date, right now her main focus was to rely all this information that was bubbling inside of her and suddenly just wanted out so she could get out of that suffocating room. “ I went inside, we spoke briefly and he appeared a little agitated, I was kind of expecting it, he wasn’t to happy about the break up, but I thought that we could perhaps talk about it a bit, try and sort out our differences before it ended for good, despite not having romantic feelings for him I still cared about him, he was a big part of my life for a while and I just wanted to try and make things right before I left, but it seemed I didn’t have the best idea...” She said a little quitter gazing to the window that guilt sinking in again for what she had done that day, and all the troubles she had caused as a result. “I went in, and we had a heated discussion, I went upstairs and was packing my things up, he was angry...he had seen photos of me and Mr. King at an event we went to, where...We shared a kiss , he blamed him for what was going on, I told him it wasn’t his fault these problems were happening a long time before this, I didn’t stop what I was doing, continued packing, he got annoyed that I wasn’t giving him the attention he wanted so he grabbed me by my wrists and pushed me against the wall...” She gazed down at her wrists then, and perhaps for the first time she noticed the small dotted bruises along it, a clear indication where his thumbs had been, the female officer looking down to as the two colleagues shared a look before bringing their attention back to her.
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“He...He kept shouting that I wasn’t going anywhere, he tossed me down to the bed, told me he was going to remind me exactly what he could do for me...” Her hand was trembling then, reaching up she grasped that water bringing it to her lips to take a sip, the cup shook a little in her hand as she brought it to her lips and took a little sip, just needing a moment to compose herself again. “I barely had time to realize what was going on before he was on top of me, his hand came to my dress and he was...he pulled it up, his hands were on my legs forcefully trying to bring it up...” She took a deep breath then her hands coming to clutch on her lap once more. “I started lashing out in an attempt to get him off me, I slapped him...and he slapped me back...” She said her hand moving to her cheek where she knew the bruise was, even though the make up the soft purple bruising would be seen beneath the layer. “ I managed to distract him and made a bolt for the stairs, I heard Miles downstairs trying to get in, Connor had locked us in the house, I wanted to call but he put his hand against my mouth and shoved me against the wall threatening to hurt me if I didn’t be quiet...I, I guess I got some strength back I managed to get away from him and went to go down the stairs before he tried to stop me, I turned to whack him away and lost my footing...i fell down the stairs, I hit the floor and I don’t really remember much then, the next thing I knew I was outside, over Connors shoulder, I could hear him arguing with Miles , I was wet and cold...everything hurt before he threw me into the ground, Thomas came to get me, helped me up and took me out of the garden into the car outside...and that’s when you guys turned up....” She said, emotions clear in her voice then as she sucked back those tears that were suddenly developing. “I was so scared...I...i thought he was going to really hurt me, I thought he was going to....ra....” But she couldn’t even bring herself to say the wor
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ds, those words just not forming in her mind as she finally broke down, tears falling down her face as her head tilting towards her lap one hand coming up to conceal her face from the officers who looked at her with sympathy now. “It's okay Miss Bechtel...we can end the interview there...” he said kindly saying a few things to the monitor before he switched it off, the woman got up grabbing some tissues before she came back and took a seat beside her offering her a tissue. “* You did really well Larisa, I know it's not an easy thing to come forward and go over all that, and I can only imagine how it was for you to go through it, but you’re here now...and you're okay that’s the main thing, we do need to do some photos of your injuries, I can understand this must have been difficult, if you want to come back another day we can certainly arrange that, though the fresher they are the better....for the case” “N-o....No I want to ...do it today...c-an I just...see Miles first...please?” she said quietly bringing the tissue to her face she dabbed at the tears that were falling the woman nodded as she stood up. “ of course you can, come on...*” she said assisting Larisa up from the chair and guiding her back to the door where they left together before she opened the door to the adjoining room, and Larisa stepped in she didn’t care if the female officer was there or not, she just needed to be back in his arms for a moment, to remind her self it was truly all over, that he was here with her, that she was safe and okay, she closed the distance, and ribs we damn she wrapped her arms around his waist burying her face against his neck as her hands clutched to his clothes, the female officer stepped out the door closing softly behind them to give them what ever time they needed.
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Miles King BOT 23-Apr-23 12:39 AM
It was just the smallest indication, but it was enough that she gave that allowed Miles to know she heard him. That’s right. I’m right here. I won’t go anywhere. He thought, standing at the glass even though he knew she wouldn’t be able to see him standing there. She had heard him, that was enough. Soon the officers began asking her to recount her story, and Miles felt his whole body tense with unease. He knew her story, she’d said it before. That didn’t make it any better to hear it in detail again. The day from his perspective had been so different. While he had been waiting outside in the light rain that had started, she had been arguing with Connor inside. While he had paced the length of his Bentley and glared at his watch for the time, she had been struck across the face. When he was trying to break every fiber of that door to get in to her, Connor was holding her hostage covering her mouth so she couldn’t scream. The details of it were fuzzy for him, but he knew the jist of what had happened. With rapt attention he stood there and waited, his back straight and his hands returning to his trouser pockets. As Larisa recounted the argument and the days leading up to it, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt. It was partially his fault that the relationship for her had ended so horribly. Connor deserved to be left, but Miles had certainly been the catalyst for that expulsion. Every word she said seemed to slice a little deeper into him. By the time that she mentioned about going to the Gala, his world view of that night shifted to how beautiful she had looked. How lost in the moment he had been, and just how damn happy he’d felt for the first time in such a long time. Miles could tell that the night had been a magical one for her too, despite its not so fairy tale ending.
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“As soon as I can… I’m taking you back to Italy… for a real vacation il mio agnellino…” He muttered gently under his breath, pain lacing his words at the fact that the mini vacation trip he had had to do for business had spelled such disaster for her personal life. Had filled her with such drama and strife. Miles recalled the night he brought her home, hating the idea of leaving her at Connor’s house even though he knew it was the right thing to do. Only to find the house in absolute shambles. To smell the whiskey that hung heavily in the air and the carnage that had littered the hallway and floor. Broken glass everywhere, frames smashed and the stench was horrific. Miles thought back to how they found Connor, sitting in the kitchen as drunk as could be, holding a paper in one hand with the clear picture of Larisa and Miles kissing on the dance floor in all their elegant splendor while holding the neck of his whiskey bottle in the other hand. To say the image didn’t send an angry electrostatic through him would have been an understatement. Miles detested seeing the man come at Larisa like that, recalled how he had thrown a glass at the wall and Miles himself had to shield Larisa from the shards that scattered around the kitchen. It hadn’t been the best laid out plan, but it was the best that he could think of at that moment. Larisa had been sent off to pack her bag, she wouldn’t be staying there and Miles confronted Connor in the kitchen. Words were said back and forth between the two men, hurtful, dangerous words, but words that Miles didn’t care to recall if he were honest with himself. What he could recall was the terror on Connor’s face when Miles held him against the cabinetry and showed him exactly what would happen if he ever threatened Larisa again. ”He got annoyed that I wasn’t giving him the attention he wanted so he grabbed me by my wrists and pushed me against the wall…”
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Miles let his attention snap back to the present, hearing now in detail what had happened in that room. What had he done to her to cause some of the bruising that she was experiencing. He watched the way she looked down at her wrists, as if she was first discovering the little dots of bruising from Connor’s fingers and thumbs. It made Miles’ blood boil thinking about it. Thinking about how Larisa had been forced against a wall and been assaulted like that. To be fair, Miles liked it rough when it came to intercourse and Larisa knew that first hand. Holding her by her wrists or around her neck was something that Miles could very easily see himself doing in the heat and passion of the moment, but never in a way that would be so violent and damaging. It was trust that was earned to get that physical with someone, and Miles felt his stomach turn in revulsion at the idea that Connor in his rage may have attempted that. ”He…He kept shouting that I wasn’t going anywhere, he tossed me down to the bed, told me he was going to remind me exactly what he could do for me…” “Nothing…” Miles spat without stopping himself. “Fucking Bastard. ‘Remind her exactly what he could do for her’? You can rot in the ground next to your fucking parents Connor.” Miles began to pace like a big predatory cat at the zoo behind that glass, trying to walk off as much of the anger that had risen in his body hearing this story recounted for him. He had felt pity for Connor, for his situation but that pity was slowly ebbing away the longer and more detailed that Larisa spoke. He kept listening despite this, as she recounted how she’d gotten away, how she’d tried to yell for him while he was trying to get in from outside. The muscles in his arms flexed in irritation hearing how she’d fallen down the stairs and Miles knew that had to have been the crash he had heard from behind the door. When Connor had mocked him and locked the deadbolt further keeping Miles out.
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He could already feel his pulse quickening, reliving that day right along with her as she talked. Feeling the hurt and the pain as well as the anger and frustration that the day had brought. It was agony being in that room, waiting for her to need that break. Waiting for her to come to him when she needed to. He needed her. Miles was furious reliving the accounts from behind that glass, and everything he was trying to do wasn’t working to calm him down. ”I was so scared… I… I thought he was going to really hurt me, I thought he was going to… ra…” She didn’t have to finish that sentence. Miles knew what she was going to say. The officers should know what she was going to say. The worst part was that Miles knew that if she hadn’t gotten away, if she hadn’t fought back, if he hadn’t been able to get to her; Connor would have raped her. There was no doubt in his mind that he would have. No question at all. Connor would have taken exactly what he wanted out of Larisa’s body and no one would have been able to stop him. “I hope you’re locked up good and tight you fucking prick…” Miles growled in his anger, continuing to pace to try and calm down. Knowing the day was in the past. Knowing that getting angry and upset wasn’t going to help anything right now but having the hardest time keeping his temper in check. “I hope some heavy set bastard is giving you the business in your cell you little bitch.”
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All at once, the sound of the recording devices were switched off. The whirring noises they made were silenced and Miles halted in his pacing to look out into the room. The officers were telling her how she had done a good job. She did an amazing job… He thought, that anger and hatred slowly fading as pride and admiration for the woman in the other room replaced them. He couldn’t stay angry at Connor when he was too damn thankful that Larisa was alright. That she was safe. It was over, and she could finally be done. He listened silently as Harper asked if Larisa wanted to come back another day for the photos and DNA evidence. Even Miles understood the importance of getting everything as fresh as possible. The shake in Larisa’s voice was what brought his attention back to her instead of the officer who had asked. He hardly had a moment to realize what she’d said, what she had asked for. All he knew was that she was leaving that chair and had disappeared out of the room. Miles turned towards the door just in time to see it open and for Larisa to fling her arms around him. He returned the embrace and held her as close as he could, one hand quietly holding the back of her head, while the other held at her mid back. Miles felt the way she held onto him as if he was the only life line she had left, and he kept her close to tell her that he was one she’d always have. “I’m so proud of you Larisa…” He whispered gently to her. “That wasn’t easy for me to hear, but I can’t imagine how hard it was for you to say… You’re the bravest woman I’ve ever met.” The words spilled out of him, gentle and warm. Miles didn’t notice if the female officer was there or not. He didn’t care. He had his little lamb in his arms and all he wanted to do was show her she was safe. She was cared for and protected. Even if that protection came from the big bad wolf. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Apr-23 03:48 AM
The second Miles put his arms around her and embraced her she felt that anxiety wash mostly away, it was like the warmest secure blanket she could ever ask for, wrapping her up in the safety of his arms, the scent of him washed over her, invading her senses, and all those memories she just endured going over once again was being pushed to the back of her mind, her arms tightened around his neck, she was against his frame but in a way that wouldn’t aggravate her ribs too much , she just wanted to be as close as she possibly could, to the world's best safety blanket. I'm proud of you Larisa Those words had her choking back another sob, to hear that he was proud of her and for what she just did meant the world to her, her fingers threading through the hair on the back of his neck, when he called her the bravest woman, she released a deep sigh against the flesh of his neck, she didn’t feel very brave right now, she felt like she was falling apart and it was only really Miles who was keeping her together. “Thank you....” She said quietly against his neck, holding it for just a moment more before she finally pulled herself away, her hand came to her cheek to swipe away the stray tear that was lingering on the flesh of her cheek. “Sorry...I just needed a moment “she said a little sheepishly, she didn’t know if he was truly okay with her showing such affection towards him especially in public, okay they were in a police station, but they hadn't exactly made it know they were official. She didn’t know if any of these officers would say anything to anyone about the interactions here, and if he even cared if they did. She finally peered behind her seeing the door to the room had closed, Harper must have left them, and she was grateful for that at least before she took a deep breath, her hand coming to push her hair from her face that was currently fluttering in the way. “They want me to go and get the photos done now, I'm sure you heard.... There let you come with
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me for that, right? “She asked hopefully peering up to him, it might seem stupid, but she wasn’t truly comfortable with taking her clothes of in front of someone she considered a stranger, police officer or not. “I understand they not wanting you in the interview room, but.... this would be okay, wouldn’t it? I... I don’t want to get them done on my own, I'd feel better if you were there.”
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Miles King BOT 23-Apr-23 08:57 AM
Miles just felt that anger and that anxiety slip away into quiet submission. It was taken over by the warmth and desperate need of his embrace by her. That she needed him, just like this, to hold her and ground her. There was something so calming about it, and whether the officer had stayed or not, Miles couldn’t have cared who saw the pair of them like this. As far as he was concerned, they were in his office. In a locked room for just the pair of them, shut out from the world. They were safe, secure and able to just be when the world around them told them they couldn’t. Gently he let her pull away from him when she was ready, bringing a hand up to help dry the tears that had stained her face. He gave a small shake of his head at her apology, a gentle smile pulling at his lips as he looked her over. “No need to apologize Larisa…I needed the moment too.” It had been true. Miles had felt like he was about to explode. That he was going to storm out of that room that had been left unlocked for Larisa to join whenever she needed to and find Connor to make sure he was well and properly punished. Whether that meant that Miles himself would have been arrested on the spot too was irrelevant to him. He wanted the man to hurt, to suffer for putting his hands on Larisa the way he had, so it was desperately needed on his part too for Larisa to calm him right down. Her next set of words had him swallowing a little. He had heard that they wanted photographs of the injuries she had sustained. And he agreed that the sooner they were taken the better. ”They’ll let you come with me for that, right?” The question pained in his chest. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to go with her, he just doubted they would let him. They were having a female officer with her to take those photographs, they probably thought it best not to have a male in the room too. But this was Larisa, this was her asking him almost pleading with him to go with her. As much as he wanted to say no, Miles couldn
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’t bring himself to do it. Though he didn’t know the procedure as well as perhaps one of his lawyers did. “If they’ll allow me there, then I’ll be in there…” He said gently to her. It was as much of a promise that he could give to her. He couldn’t promise that they would let him in, nor that they would let him leave this room with her during this process, but if allowed Miles would be there for her anywhere that she needed him. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Apr-23 11:09 AM
She saw his expression change when she asked if he would be able to go with her, she saw the dejection and worry behind his eyes and it made her heart sink, he might not of said it straight it away but she could see clearly against his features that he didn't think he would be able to, that he didn't think he would be able to go with her, having a interview was one thing, a female officer or not, she felt uncomfortable she didn't want to take her clothes of without at least Miles present, she felt violated enough by Connor and it may seem ridiculous but she knew she would feel violated by the act, especially alone. She swallowed hard nodding towards him, trying to hide those emotions that were suddenly bubbling up inside of her, this was a lot harder then she thought, when she agreed to the photos she truly thought Miles would be able to go You haven't asked yet….they might say yes she heard the gentle knock on the door then her head turning round to gaze towards it before Harper came in, she still had that warm reassuring smile. "Larisa?...I have the room set up for us to go down, it won't take long , Miles is welcome to wait here for us" " He…he can't come?" She asked cautiously, the woman's face furrowed a little gazing towards the pair. "I'm sorry Larisa it's protocol to not have anyone present in the room during the photos…it's just safer, to preserve evidence" she said tenderly, Larisa arched her brow a little, turning so she could gaze towards the woman, trying to keep her emotions in check though it was difficult, why wouldn't they let him in? What was the big deal if he could stand in a corner?. "I don't understand why not?..he can stand out the way, he won't tamper with anything he…look please….I'm uncomfortable having this done on my own…*" she said, her lip trembling a little, sucking in a deep breath to try and stop herself from crying again, the woman frowned with a sigh, stepping back into the room coming forward a little bit.
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"I know how your feeling Lar-" " Do you?...." Larisa sucked in a deep breath, her voice sounding a little harsher then, the emotions were slowly turning to anger that they seemed determined to make things as difficult as they could be for her. " Tell me Pc Harper, have you been thrown against a wall?..pushed to a bed whilst your ex tried to rape you?..beaten and tripped so you fall down a flight of stairs cracking several ribs? Have you experienced that PC Harper?" Larisa asked her words losing the strength towards the end as a small tear slipped out of her eyes, Pc Harper's expression changed to a sympathetic look glossing over her face, her head hanging a little lower. "No Miss Bechtel I have not" she responded lightly, her voice quieter then it was a moment ago. " Then you have no idea what this is like for me, to relay it all to you…to now have to go into a room and strip myself bare for you to take photos, to A person I don't know, after being through that ordeal, when the only person I trust to keep me safe is standing right here and you won't even let him there with me to just…stand there…he doesn't have to touch me he doesn't need to be close to me keep him on the other side of the room….but I can't do this without him there, I can't…please….please…" she begged her almost hopelessly, her voice cracking towards the end. Pc harpers face furrowed more with the pain she felt through the woman in front of her, her hand came to the back of her neck running her hand along it a little before sighing. "Okay….okay he can come, but you have to stay away from the evidence table, i know it might sound stupid and I'm fully aware we may find traces of your DNA on Larisa during the evidence gathering but it won't be as fresh, if fresh evidence is acquired it will get tossed out as there believe its tampered with…can you ensure me your do that?" Pc Harper asked Miles, wanting confirmation before apparently she would truly take them. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-Apr-23 11:51 AM
He could tell without even really needing to ask that he hadn’t said enough to still her head. What else could he have said? Miles didn’t want to lie to her, he really didn’t know if the police would let him in while those photos were being taken. As much as he wanted to be there to hold her hand, to reassure her, to give her a break if she needed it at any point during the evidence gathering process. It was when Harper came in that Miles lifted his face from Larisa’s. His shoulders slackened a little and he seemed to hold his breath a little. The room was ready for them. In any other context, Miles would have thought those words would come from a fancy concierge receptionist, letting Larisa and him know that their suite in the hotel they were staying at was ready for them to enjoy. It would overlook the city and he was immediately reminded of his France office, where the lights and the glamor of Paris gleamed like starshine at night. The hotel he normally stayed at when he visited was centrally located, easy to get to his office from while there and had spectacular unobstructed views. Maybe I’ll take Larisa one day… she might like that too.. He thought, trying to bring his mind back to the cold hard truth of the present. They weren’t in Paris, weren’t at the villas in Italy. They were in London, dreary gloomy London, at a police station and it was hardly a relaxing environment to be in. ”I’m sorry Larisa it’s protocol to not have anyone present in the room during the photos…”
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He had expected as much. There was no way they’d let him in there. For one it would be seen as inappropriate to have someone of the opposite sex, let alone someone who was not their significant other by marriage with them. Additionally, Miles was still Larisa’s boss. Despite the perfectly reasonable reason that they didn’t want evidence to be tampered with, there were several others that Miles knew would prevent him from going into that room. He was about to hold her a little tighter, go into reassurance-mode again, let her know that he would stay and he would wait for her. That everything would be alright and it would be over soon when Larisa fought back with Harper. Miles stood still, his hands gently holding at her shoulders when she turned to face Harper and let her emotions spill out. Every word burned as she berated the officer, asking if the woman had any idea what Larisa was going through. Had a damn clue about any of it. The tear that fell down her face immediately brought his hand up to wipe it away. “Shh Larisa…Don’t..” he said gently, letting his hand rest on her cheek even after removing the offensive tear from her face. Miles wouldn’t get the chance to say anything more, as Larisa continued, nearly begging for Miles to just be in the room. To stand in the corner or just out of the way. To just be there with her. It brought a swell of emotion to the man and Miles just wanted to hold her tighter to show he was still there, even if Harper wouldn’t allow him in the room. ”Okay… Okay he can come…”
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The release he felt was like a weight slowly lifting from his shoulders. She was relenting, and letting Miles accompany Larisa in this. He listened with all his attention on Harper and her instructions, noting the seriousness in her voice and the firm way that she demanded his compliance and confirmation of her request. Miles let a silence fall between the three of them, his expression full of determination and conviction when he finally did answer the officer’s question. “On my life, I won’t touch anything in that room. You have my word.” There was no room for error there. Miles was as serious as he could be speaking with Pc Harper, that determined tone he used similar to one he would use when making deals and contracts at the office. As far as Miles was concerned, this was an important deal to be made, and he’d bend over backwards to make sure it was done. He would wait for Harper to indicate that she believed him or not, even though he couldn’t have been more sincere in his assurance to her. Softly he leaned his head down so he could whisper gently into Larisa’s ear, not quiet enough that Harper wouldn’t be able to hear him, but soft enough that it would feel more personal to Larisa. “You’re almost done, Love. Let’s get this over with so we can get that shopping trip done. I’ve got quite a lot of chocolate to purchase.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-Apr-23 12:47 PM
If miles felt relief it was nothing compared to how she felt, she felt like she could breathe again when she finally relented and said he could go with her, suddenly that worry had lifted a little, her chest didn’t feel so tight and she felt like she could relax, perhaps that would even show in the way her shoulders slumped a little bit, it was ridiculous really but she felt exhausted, the mental drain this was having on her was excruciating. “Thank you....” She said quietly to the woman, peering round to Miles as Pc Harper gave her ultimatum she knew for sure that Miles wouldn’t have any trouble with following instructions, and the way he stood a little taller and spoke with such vindication had a small smile toying at her lips, and it seemed Pc Harper was satisfied by his response to as she nodded slowly sighing deeply as she did. “Okay...then let's go, I'm sure you both just want this over with...” She said trying to be as reassuring as she could be again, she appeared like a kind enough woman and maybe Larisa was unreasonable acting so cautious around her, but she didn’t trust her, and if she didn’t trust her she simply couldn’t allow herself to be alone with her, male or female it didn’t matter...this whole ordeal had her questioning a lot about people, if someone she knew and at one point loved could do this to her who's to say someone else couldn’t? Miles whisper in her ear had her smiling a little warmer, tilting her head back to look towards him, her face appearing calmer down. “Don’t forget about the whiskey, that’s very important...” She spoke quietly back to him before she was finally happy enough to turn around, taking a deep breath as she followed the woman out of that room and down another corridor, they didn’t walk long before making their way into a white walled almost clinical room, ahead appeared to be a table with a array of items on it all that made Larisa frown at the sight. “*Larisa go in, take a seat over there, Mr. King I need you
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to stay right here at all times, please ….just don’t move...*” she said ushering him into a corner of the room away from the items placed so carefully on the other side, her voice showed perhaps the strain in which she was under, this was clearly against the rules and she was worried about repercussions from it. She stepped away from him, stepping to the table she grabbed some gloves which she promptly got on picking up a array of things.
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Now....I'm sorry I need to ask, did Connor penetrate you during the altercation? *” She asked her voice soft and trying to be understanding and careful, Larisa took a breath shaking her head softly. “No... He did not...” “Well that’s something, im just going to do a few things check nails and do some observations on the skin that is exposed to me, I can see you have a bruise on your cheek ill need you to remove the make up shortly so I can see it better okay?” Larisa nodded slowly watching as the woman removed some things from a package before she began, scrapping under her nails and putting it into DNA vials, carefully doing each one so she didn’t hurt her, Larisa gazed up at miles noticing him standing there she smiled a little, god it felt so much easier with him then, It wasn’t long before those things were done and she handed her some wipes “Okay take your make up of me, ill get the photo equipment ready...” Stepping away she walked to another table where a camera sat and a number of equipment to measure the bruises bringing it over she placed it on the side Larisa finally removed that make up to show the size of the bruise on her face, the woman frowned gazing at it a sympathetic look against her features before she grasped the camera. “Okay turn to the side for me...” she said Larisa did as instructed turning her face away, the woman held up a L shaped ornament holding it against the bruise on her face before snapping a photo. Next, she turned her wrists up placing them together and snapping a photo of that too. “Okay....ill need you to lift your dress next Larisa, take your time there's no rush, okay? ” Larisa swallowed thickly looking up to Miles over in the corner she moved to slip herself of the stool wincing a little as she did her ribs aching with the action before she was standing. Her hand moved to the hem of her dress before she carefully lifted it up right up to her breasts showing the extent of the bruising. “I'm sorry Larisa..
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.. ” Pc Harper spoke perhaps out of turn which she saw the extent of the bruising, Larisa swallowed again her breath leaving shakily from her throat. “Me to...” She said quietly, and perhaps that didn’t make sense, but she was sorry, sorry for the situation, sorry for what happened, sorry for the anger and upset she caused, sorry Connor felt the need to do this to her, and even sorrier that Miles got hurt as a result, Pc Harper looked to the table at her array of items knowing nothing would be big enough she simply snapped the photos getting her to turn often to capture every bruise, she bent down to her legs seeing the other bruising there using a instrument to measure these ones she snapped , before finally standing up. “Okay Miss Bechtel, you can lower your dress, were nearly down, take a seat let me get all this sorted and then we can leave, I want to make sure I have everything before we moved away just in case..” She said with a smile, Larisa slipped that dress back down on her body before moving to sit on the chair she folded her hands on her lap her eyes falling to Miles again still standing as ridge as a statue in that corner and it almost made her chuckle, seeing how regimented he looked . *Its nearly over... she told herself her eyes falling back to the woman so she could finally get out of there, back home...with chocolate and whiskey she hoped.
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Miles King BOT 23-Apr-23 02:19 PM
The walk to the room was a short one, barely noticed by Miles and he escorted Larisa away. Her comment about the whiskey had him chuckling a little. Of course he wouldn’t forget that, he just hadn’t mentioned it with an officer of the law within earshot. It turned out he was worried for nothing apparently as Harper hadn’t necessarily cared. Which just prompted a quiet response from him. “Of course…Top shelf, blue label. Only the best for you.” Though in reality he was looking forward to a stiff drink after today himself too. He wasn’t being interviewed, wasn’t being photographed and the whole time he felt eyes on him just as much as on her. As if he was the one who had done this to her. He was the one who had forced her to come here, forced her to need to give a statement and go through the interrogation of an interview and now forcing her to have pictures taken of her body. All because he couldn’t keep it in his pants. Because he was selfish and greedy and he wanted something he never should have. It made Miles uneasy, any time one of the offices around as they walked glanced in their general direction or locked eyes with Miles himself. ”Mr. King I need you to stay right here at all times, please… just don’t move…” The sudden instruction he was given by the officer pulled Miles out of the quiet contemplation he’d been in, nodding his head and slowly moving towards the corner of the room where she had indicated. “Of course Ma’am.” Miles said curtly, glancing to Larisa as she moved in the opposite direction towards the seat that had been indicated for her use. For the man, he just made his way to the corner, as far away as he could get from the situation and the next phase of this ordeal for Larisa. At first he wasn’t sure how to be. He didn’t want to appear to be intimidating or bored or anxious in anyway. Even though it was possible that could have been how it came across. Instead Miles folded his arms across his chest and leaned against the wall to watch
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her. His ankles crossed as he leaned there and his gaze fell to the floor just at Larisa’s feet to wait.
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For the most part he was deep in thought, wondering how all of this would go. Would they have enough evidence to keep Connor for longer? To keep him locked up for good even? There was a lot of hope that they did but additionally Miles didn’t think so. The bruising was severe, as well as the allegations and the doctor’s notes as well as these pictures would surely paint the right kind of picture of Connor as the abuser that he was, but Miles wasn’t convinced it was enough. ”Did Connor penetrate you during the altercation?” Miles lifted his head a moment, glancing at Larisa with a hopeful gaze. Please… tell me he hadn’t… that he tried but… he didn’t… Miles thought, knowing she had said that he had attempted to rape her but how close had Connor gotten? How serious had it been? So when Larisa confirmed further that Connor hadn’t gotten that far on her, Miles felt a little better knowing he hadn’t at least gotten that far then. It didn’t excuse the attempt that had been made, and Miles still wanted to kick Connor’s ass again for even trying it, but like Pc Harper had said. It was something. Larisa looked up at him then and Miles smiled softly back at her. He was proud of her, as he knew this wasn’t easy. It wasn’t easy for him and he was just standing there making no noise and pretending he didn’t exist in the corner of the room. He didn’t even have to be the one photographed, nor did he have to be the one interviewed. It was agony enough for him to have to be there so quietly and so unmoving listening to all of this and having to watch Larisa go through all of this. Miles was sure he’d have lost his temper by now, felt too pressured by everything going on around him
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The one thing he could say as a positive was that at least Harper was meticulous. He could appreciate that about her, being very detail oriented himself in his profession. Each swipe under her tails was methodical, gentle but thorough all the same. Every picture she took had procedure sprinkled all over it. But at least with that, Miles could appreciate that she knew what she was doing. There was mutual respect in that aspect then. And feeling like Larisa was in more than capable hands during this process brought him a little bit of ease to the anxiety ball he had been feeling. ”Okay… I’ll need you to lift your dress Larisa…” Miles watched intently, wondering if he should turn away. Should he give her the privacy of not watching every move she made and every breath that she took? Her quiet glance to him in the corner of the room showed the resolve he needed. His eyes locked with her and he gave her that small reassuring nod before she moved and made to lift that dress she wore today. Watching the black hem of her dress lift and slide away from her body at any other time would have been erotic for him. Would have turned him on in a way that any other woman hadn’t. But not this time. The bruising was hard and dark and large under the lights of the room, and Miles couldn’t have felt more flaccid if he tried. This was anything but sexy to him, seeing those bruises in all their horrific glory under the lights and just how huge they were on her skin. It pained him more to see how she struggled to lift her dress even to show them to the officer. The look she’d given him was met with one he couldn’t help. It was apologetic and full of concern. Miles wanted to take an eraser and just remove the pain she was in if he could, knowing full well that was an impossibility. ”I’m sorry Larisa…”
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I am too… Miles thought solemnly knowing he’d apologized so much to her and it never felt like enough. It never felt like he had done enough to express the sorrow he felt. He had told her that he would be there. Told her that she would be protected, that he wouldn’t let anything happen to her and breaking that promise to her felt like his heart would break too. He knew that she didn’t blame him, it still didn’t change the hurt he held for her. Miles felt he had a duty to her. He had to make this right, make sure that Connor got the justice he deserved. The man was determined to have every one of his lawyers working against Connor if he needed to, making sure that the maximum punishment was met and if Miles had his way, that Connor would never see the light of day again. ”Okay Miss Bechtel, you can lower your dress…” Nearly there. It felt like an eternity that they were at the station, going through procedure and talking and pictures and everything else that the police needed in order to gather evidence. Miles watched with a stoic expression on his face as Pc Harper took down the notes and wrote down all the information needed for the file and the case at hand. Larisa had glanced back his way and he gave her a gentler expression. He was looking forward to getting out of there soon, looking forward to taking her to the grocers to pick out whatever kind of chocolates she wanted, however many it took. The image of multiple carts coming to mind full to the brim of every kind of chocolate thing imaginable from cakes and cookies to bon bons, truffles and candies. Miles didn’t care, he’d buy out Willy Wonka himself if he had to. Just for her to smile. Just for her to go back to normal, or as normal as it could be. The whiskey was the easier choice; Miles had a brand in mind for that, and knew where to get it. It was high end, expensive, and what he stocked his office and home with. Only the finest would be what she would have, and he was determined to get that for
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her. Mostly because he knew he enjoyed that particular brand himself too.
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It seemed like things were wrapping up, so Miles cleared his throat after being so quiet this whole time. It was more to get Harper’s attention as he had a few questions he wanted answered while they were alone in the room. “Officer Harper…” He said in as kind a way as possible though he certain came across commanding and business like normally. “If you can, do you know how much more Larisa will be put through today? This has been a very hard thing for her, and I’d hate to continue to stress her out with this…Knowing how much more she will be required to do might help in that respect.” He was concerned of too much more questioning, not wanting to over-stress Larisa and stay at the precinct longer than he had to. When or if Harper would respond to him, Miles would just wait and listen intently, his arms remaining crossed over his chest and his ankles crossed while he leaned against the wall. “Also…I’d like to know what you’re hoping to get that bastard with.” The second question was more a request. Miles wanted to know if the case against Connor was a solid one. He wanted to make sure there was no room for error in their evidence collection and that any chance of Connor slipping away was as nonexistent as could be. “I’m happy to provide any further information if necessary to help with Larisa’s case against her ex…” His attention turned a little towards Larisa sitting in that chair with her hands in her lap. “Whatever it takes to ensure she gets the justice for this that she deserves.” The last part was said to her, a promise that he would do everything he could in order to make sure Connor wouldn’t get away with this. That he wouldn’t be let off with a warning or a slap on the wrist. Miles was out for blood and the legal team backing him would surely help. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Apr-23 02:13 AM
Larisa watched as Pc Harper walked to that small table beside her, the camera left on the side as she started to Jot down notes, she couldn’t stop herself from peeking over wondering what it was she was writing but she couldn't really make it out, her hands clenched together in her lap once more, she could feel her stomach rolling within her at being here, she hoped they wouldn’t be here much longer, she wanted to be done with all this, to leave here get in the car go back home and relax, the questioning the photos reliving the whole ordeal had truly taken it out of her, and if she was honest she was feeling mentally exhausted, she was going to open her mouth to question Harper herself on what was to happen next before Miles got there before her. Pc Harper leaned up from the table peering over to Miles as he spoke. “Yes Mr. King?” she said disregarding the pen she was holding tossing it away before she sealed up all the bags of evidence she had, sealing them up and grabbing a marker pen of sorts as she started to date them, when his question come out, she smiled kindly towards him finishing turning around to finish what she was writing. “were done with what we need, for today anyway, you may need to come back on a different day but were done for what we need, I just need to check to ensure I've gathered everything we need but it looks like we have, so your both be able to go shortly” Larisa sighed in relief that she would be allowed to leave shortly, honestly, she just wanted out of this place, she generally felt like she was the prisoner, that she was under some kind of interrogation, like she was the bad person she didn’t like feeling like she was the one under investigation, she shifted a little on that chair ready to pull herself down and get the hell out of there before Miles next words come, she felt her breath catch in her throat gazing over to Harper who had now finished doing what she needed to do, watching her lean up those gloves being removed
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as the bags sat on the side ready to be processed.
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Well, we have a few things were running with which we hope will ensure that Mr. Jhonson doesn’t get bail granted, the main ones we are running with is attempted Rape, grievous bodily harm, attempted kidnap, Assault...Were hoping those combined will be enough to keep him in, the trouble were facing is his lawyers are fighting pretty hard with it all, we are lucky we are able to keep him in for as long as we have , because its Larisas word against his, there is no witnesses to what happened within the house, That’s why we wanted Larisa in to give this statement and the photographic evidence we hope it will be enough to convince the court he shouldn’t be released until trial, I expect as well we will call you in momentarily to give a full account of what happened with the altercation between you and Mr. Jhonson, the reason why we are not submitting what you said as evidence is because you admitted making the first move, it would be dismissible evidence for the most part in regards to keeping Connor in, anything you say that happened after would be classed for the most part as self-defense by Mr. Johnson's lawyers” She said though there was a slight air of concern behind her words which made Larias face falter. She was right of course, there were no witnesses, it was her word against his as to what was going to happen with all this, her hands ringing a little harder within her lap contemplating what the hell she would even do if he got bail, would he behave? Would he try and do something again? Would he try and come to her work? Would he follow them? So many thoughts ran through her head that it almost made it impossible for her to breathe. “Can I go now?..please?....” She asked timidly, she needed out of there, away from this place and the what ifs and could happen, some how she felt less safe here then she did at Miles house which probably felt ridiculous giving the circumstances, this was a police station. “*Yes, you can go Mrs. Bechtel....Lets let you ou
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t of here and we can be in touch hopefully by the end of the day to let you know the outcome and what is to happen next...*” she said, Larisa slid herself of that chair as carefully as she could before she moved across the room to get back to where Miles was Pc Harper following close behind her. “ Let's get out of here...I” She said quietly to miles, reaching down to clasp her hand around his needing that to stabilize her
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Miles King BOT 24-Apr-23 10:52 AM
While Officer Harper was professional and forthcoming with the information that Miles had asked for, it didn’t necessarily make the man feel any better hearing it. The only part that she said that he actually approved and appreciated was the fact that Larisa and him could leave soon. He wanted to take her away from this place, away from the haunting memory of that day and let her forget. Let her relax at home where he could hold her close, let the pair of them fall into a drunken stupor if they wanted with chocolate and whiskey and put this whole mess for the most part behind them. He hoped that everything gathered today would be used to keep Connor locked up as long as possible, that he wouldn’t be granted bail but in the end Miles really didn’t know. It was Larisa’s word against Connor’s, and as he stood there thinking about it he knew the argument that Connor’s lawyers were going to make. Larisa fell down the stairs, that’s not Connor’s fault. Even though in reality he was the cause of her falling. Connor never penetrated Larisa, so the allegation of rape was a hard one to prove. Miles just hoped that there was DNA evidence to prove the attempt had been made and would be enough to hold him but even that was a long shot. If only I’d gotten in there… if only I’d have been able to.. Miles thought bitterly before he let the thoughts fade. Blaming himself wouldn’t do any good for Larisa, and continuing to torture himself with the what ifs and if onlys wasn’t going to help either. This whole thing was a mess and the only thing he didn’t regret was starting that fight. He did it to defend Larisa. He did it to protect her. That had to count for something, so when Harper mentioned how they may call him in for questioning regarding the altercation portion of the story, Miles just nodded his head. What had they expected of him, to lie to the police? Say that he didn’t start the fight? That wouldn’t have helped Larisa’s case at all so while he was frustrated that there w
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asn’t much he could do, Miles was at least slightly content at the idea that he didn’t think he could make it much worse. ”Can I go now?..please?...”
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The slight pleading in her voice brought Miles’ attention back to Larisa. It really was time for him to take her away from here. She’d done so well, he couldn’t have been prouder of her if he tried. Everything that she had had to go through and relive was astounding to him. All he had to do was sit still and wait, which was agony in itself for him. For her, she had to relive that whole day and detail it to complete strangers whose job it was to try and use that information against Connor. Honestly, no easy task. So when Pc Harper said that they would be in touch hopefully by the end of the day, and that they were free to leave, Miles couldn’t have smiled brighter. ”Let’s get out of here…” “Absolutely.” Miles responded softly to her, taking her hand in his when he felt her reach down for it. He couldn’t be sure if she had done enough, but to him she had done all she could. Everything possible in order to keep Connor locked away. In silence, Miles brought Larisa’s hand up to his face, quietly kissing the back of it. Just to show her in a small way that he was there. That his hand could ground her but he would catch her if she felt that she was falling. The pair of them walked out of the room following close behind PC Harper, to where hopefully they would be discharged out. “If there is anything that I can do to assist with Larisa’s case…” Miles said quietly as they walked down the hallway to the back of Harper’s head. “Please contact me. I’ll do anything I can to help.” He wasn’t exactly sure what he could say to improve Larisa’s chances but if there was anything that could be asked of him or could be done, then he was willing to try it. Willing to do anything needed.
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Soon enough the trio seemed to be being led out towards the front of the station where they had started and Miles felt like he could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Continuing to follow along at Larisa’s side, he turned to speak with her as they maneuvered back out. “Now, other than whiskey and chocolate… what other foods were you thinking?” He asked, wanting to put her mind at ease and distract her from where they were. Perhaps thinking of something else like that shopping trip would help, and besides that Miles was keen to know what she might want. Chuckling a little he added to it with a bit of a tease just to try and make her laugh again like he had in the car. When she’d had the audacity to suggest he was a mere muffin before retracting it to the full bakery. “I wouldn’t be opposed to lamb, but if you’re sick of it we can have whatever else you’d like.” As far as Miles was concerned, it was her pick for whatever she’d like in the house. He’d even hire a private chef so she didn’t have to cook if she wanted and as the thought came to mind, he did consider it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-Apr-23 11:29 AM
Absolutely Larisa smiled brighter as he grasped her hand back, grateful of the contact he was giving her, and when he lifted her hand and kissed the back of it, she found her expression turning softer that he was happy to give her that reassurance she was so desperate for, especially considering where they were, she already felt better knowing they were about to go home, back to her safe place, back to the place she felt most comfortable, with Miles. “Thank you...” She said quietly to him before she watched Pc Harper come pass holding the evidence bags in her hand she opened the door grasping it open to allow the two out, Larisa went first heading out of the room but she didn’t go far unless Miles was there before her, her arms automatically wrapped around her body as they headed back out, her eyes gazing around the rooms as they went idly, god she wasn’t going to miss being here, she hoped she wouldn’t have to come back here again soon but somehow she didn’t think it would be her last time here. Harper turned back to see Miles as he spoke giving him a small smile scanning her badge against a door as it swung open revealing them back out to where they were before at the reception. “Ill be sure to let you know if there is anything we need from you Mr King, though I think we have done as much as we can for now, hopefully I'll call you with good news later, we are really going to fight this to ensure he doesn’t get bail” “Thank you, Pc Harper.” Larisa said to the woman who she truly believed would do her best to help her, at least she hoped so the woman nodded waving at the two before she vanished back inside the door, Larisa watched as it closed behind her a small sigh leaving her lips before she turned back to Miles as his question rang out and she pondered it, what did she need ? Well, they defiantly needed something for dinners they certainly were not going to live on take out all week though it is rather tempting but they would need something easy fo
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r sure...she couldn’t be standing around all night cooking... I wouldn’t be opposed to Lamb His words caused her to snort before a small chuckle radiated out of her mouth, her eyes twinkling mischievously up to him. “Oh, I bet you wouldn’t Miles....but to answer your question, I'm not sure entirely what I need, defiantly need some wash stuff, we need to think of meals this week to, lunches as well if we're going to be working from home so of the week. Nothing too complicated mind, whilst I hate no problem cooking for you any other time, I certainly don’t want to be standing around a stove to much, at least not at the moment anyway...” She said a little sheepishly honestly, she was feeling a little guilty that she wasn’t really capable of cooking for him at the moment, she just knew all that twisting and turning would only aggravate her ribs, but it made her feel a little useless....there really wasn’t much she could do, at least for now.
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Miles King BOT 24-Apr-23 01:06 PM
Miles just gave a curt nod to the officer, before turning to Larisa to lead her out. He could almost smell the outside, the clear crisp air and the promise of freedom it gave. If she felt like a prisoner, he certainly did too. Wanting nothing more than to jump into the Lamborghini that waited for them so patiently outside. Even though he could come across as harsh and demanding, always the gentleman Miles held the door leading out of the station for Larisa, walking with her when she made to leave the station at their backs. His hand naturally fell to her waist, guiding her outside where the weather had cleared a little. There were still overcast skies and it was brisk but the sunshine dappling on the ground spoke of hope and promise of a brighter rest of their day. At least, Miles would have liked to think so. Though as he listened to Laris list off the things she was sure to need Miles just shook his head. He wasn’t expecting her to cook tonight, nor every or any night afterwards. It wasn’t 1950 after all, he didn’t expect the ‘little woman’ to remain in the kitchen, even though he had to admit her food was absolutely divine. “Do you want to go to the store in person? Or would you prefer it be delivered?” He asked as they neared the beautifully shining black and red sports car. Unsurprisingly at least to Miles it had garnered some attention while they had been in the store, a few officers on duty stopping to admire the thing. He couldn’t help but chuckle at them a bit, knowing that it was probably one of the nicer cars they got to witness. As Miles and Larisa drew closer the five or so officers did step back from the car to let them in. The looks on their faces were ones of admiration or awe, perhaps even jealousy sprinkled in here and there. Miles didn’t mind this, merely opening the passenger side door and lifting it vertically on it’s forward hinge before helping Larisa into the seat. Once he was sure that she was settled and had climbed into his beloved Sca
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rlett easily enough, Miles closed the door and walked around the front of the car to get into the driver’s side. He had the strangest feeling of being watched, like someone was taking in everything that he and Larisa were doing even though it couldn’t have appeared more normal and boring. It made the hairs on the back of his neck rise a little but Miles just shook his head a little opening the driver’s side door the same way he’d opened the passengers. He hadn’t seen any reporters or cameras, though he hadn’t looked and checked either. Probably just nerves… wanting to get out of here… He thought, giving a friendly respectful wave to the officers as they walked back inside the precinct and slid into the Lamborghini himself. The door close with a soft click and Miles sat with his finger on the ignition button for a moment before starting her up. That same roaring whip of an engine sounded out into the area, and just to have a little fun knowing that the officers had enjoyed examining his car, Miles revved the engine a couple times sending puffs of flame out the back of it just to show off. The smile on his face was broad and bright, excited and thrilled at the sound and feeling of the super car at his fingertips. “Where to my lady?” He asked, taking on the role of her personal driver and more than happy to be out of the station and away from where he assumed Connor resided. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Apr-23 03:42 AM
Larisa felt like she could finally breath against once they stepped outside of that building, the brisk cool air on her face was a welcome rest bite from the stuffy confines of the police station they were just in, she felt like a weight had been lifted on her chest and for the first time since they arrived she was able to breath without that tightness surrounding her chest, Miles had against her waist settled her even more, god she was happy to be going home, the cool air whipped her hair back from her shoulders, though the sunshine did offer some welcome warmth, it was no Italy but it was better than rain. Her thoughts moved to that trip. How enjoyable it was and how much fun she had, her mind wondering to that auction and even if it started off with her own insecurities getting in the way, the rest of it defiantly made up for it, she had to stop herself from chuckling at her thoughts especially when she thought of Miles parading up on that stage like a peacock for her....god he truly was something else. *Do you want to go to the store in person? Or would you prefer it to be delivered? * She blinked away her thoughts then taking a moment to register what he was saying, she turned so she could look towards him pondering his question, did she want to go shopping? The stuff they needed would be fine being delivered to the penthouse, truly she didn’t want to really be around anyone right now, she just wanted to go home put on some comfortable lounge ware and relax for the rest of the day, though she knew she wouldn’t truly relax unless she got told Connor was indeed denied Bail. “I think we can head home and order from there, don’t you? I don’t know about you, but I've had enough of adulting today, I just want to go home and try and relax a little, it's been.... exhausting going through all this...” She said honestly, because she truly felt it, she really did feel like she could lay down and sleep for hours, her mind was mentally exhausted from the ordeal sh
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e had just been through, reliving that whole day was a difficult thing for her to do. Stepping out more towards his car she to couldn’t help but notice the attention the car had stirred amongst the officers, and it truly didn’t surprise her, the car was beautiful in its own rights, its no wonder it had attracted attention, she gave the officers a small smile before she made her way around the car thanking him as he opened the door and with his support she slipped inside the car, wincing a little as she did, she knew she would be due some more medicine once she got home, grasping the belt she pulled it on her head falling back into the leather chair closing her eyes . She heard Miles climb into the car, opening her eyes she peered towards him as he started the engine hearing the engine practically purr beneath her frame before he revved it a few times for good measure causing a small chuckle to roll out of her lips. “Show of...” She teased keeping her face focused on him as he asked her where she wanted to go. “ Let's go home Miles...” @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 25-Apr-23 06:53 AM
”Show off” The grin on his face spread wickedly. He didn’t take that as an insult at all, considering the cars he owned and the way he liked to drive them, showing off was certainly not a bad thing. The car sounded damn near like a formula one racecar, he couldn’t exactly let it be quiet even though he fully intended on doing something incredibly mundane as going to the store with it if Larisa wanted. Though he was a bit happier that she’d rather just go home it seemed, have the items delivered that she wanted so they could relax and Miles could do a little work from home. ”Let’s go home Miles…” The sentiment was agreed on, and slowly he reached out to her. There was no force in it, no hardness as he let his fingers run through her hair a little, tucking a lock of it back and out of her face. Her makeup hadn’t been reapplied so that bruise was prominent on her face. With his black eye and her bruised up face and body, they were quite the pair sitting there though Mile just smiled at her. He had meant what he said before about how she was the bravest woman he’d ever met. Today had been difficult and at her request he gave a nod of acknowledgement before putting his hands on the wheel and shifting the car into reverse. “Gladly.” He responded, pulling his phone out and handing it to her unlocked. “There’s a delivery app there, I’ve already got a cart set up. Pick whatever you like and add it.” He said looking back and forth down the street before pulling into traffic with the crimson red car. Miles used this particular delivery app quite often, and the delivery drivers were on his white list to deliver to the penthouse. He had had his security team check them out first to know how they ran their operations before approval and it made his life quite a bit easier knowing that at the press of a button or two he could just have whatever he needed at the house delivered to him. Miles never met the delivery men or women who would physically deliver the items, but h
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e’d never had a problem before so he couldn’t imagine he’d have one now.
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“So… Whiskey and Chocolate huh?” He chuckled a little at the idea. “Sounds like my kind of dessert…If you could..” He’d wait until she had the phone ready first, before asking her to search for a specific label of whiskey on that delivery app. Miles would spell it out if she needed him to, but when pulled up the bottle of whiskey shown would be quite expensive. It seemed just like any other bottle, the only difference being the quality and vintage of it the price tag on it that showed a single bottle of this particular whiskey was about ten thousand dollars for each bottle purchased. “Add three of those.” Miles commented, without really looking at the price or anything else. Too preoccupied with the road and making sure that he got them home in one piece. If she gave any kind of complaint or resistance to the idea, he’d merely raise a brow at her and glance in her direction in the car. “If there’s a different one you’d like, just add it to the cart too. I don’t care what the cost is Larisa.” He mentioned, turning down the road towards the Penthouse. Traffic was light this afternoon, which he was thankful for. It made the drive smooth and easy at the very least and the closer they got to home the further away from the station they got. He still had this nagging feeling that he was missing something. That something wasn’t quite right, he just couldn’t put his finger on it like it was an elusive breeze on a summer’s day. For the life of him he couldn’t think of what could be wrong, and kept shrugging off the feeling as him just being paranoid or anxious for no real reason. “I think you’re banned from the kitchen tonight by the way.” Miles said after a small quiet between them. “I’d rather you not hurt yourself further. So let me cook for you tonight. It won’t be as high quality as yours, but I can certainly make something edible for you… otherwise we can have something delivered if you’d rather not risk eating my cooking.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Apr-23 07:28 AM
The way he looked at her then simply stole her breath away, it was like she was the only thing that mattered, the only thing that ever mattered, and suddenly everything that had happened in that police station didn’t matter, it was irrelevant especially when she had this man beside her, his hand outstretched to her face and she felt her hair gently brush of her shoulder from his actions causing her to lean into that soft touch those eyes practically closing as she took a moment to simply breath him in, to rest her mind from the excursion it had just been through, it was captivating, much like he had captivated her. As soon as his hand left, she peered forward once more, a small sigh leaving her as she sat back relaxing into the seat of the car before his phone was handed over to her, she grasped it in her palm noticing the app was already pulled up she wasted no time in going through it, adding a few personal items she thought she may need, she didn’t want to go stupid and add to much, this was after all his money, and even though he hadn't said anything to her about paying for things she was not about to take liberties with his card, if anything once she was better she intended to go out and do a shop herself for the home, even if she had to do it without him knowing...paying her well had always been something Larisa was passionate about, she was a firm believer in it, and she certainty didn’t want to look like any of those other woman who cared about his wealth, if anything that was the furthest thing from her mind when it came to Miles, she just cared about him. *So, whiskey and Chocolate huh? * She smiled sheepishly shrugging a little in the chair. “There my go to if I've had a particularly bad day, there is nothing that can't be fixed with some decent chocolate and a glass of whiskey, “ She teased, before he mentioned the partiuclar brand of whiskey he wanted, she did indeed need him to spell it out for her and when the bottle came up she nearly drop
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ped his damn phone at the price Ten Thousand Dollars?!?....is that for the entire fucking stock? she thought to herself gazing at wonder and when he said he wanted three her damn mouth nearly fell open. “T-T-Three? “She asked almost stumbling the words out before she gazed back to it, well...it's what he wanted.... Maybe she wouldn’t do the damn shop on her own the god damn man would bankrupt her over one fucking bottle of whiskey...She added the three to the cart , still shell shocked by the price of it, the man truly did have more money than sense...she shook her head at her thoughts adding little bits here and there she thought they might want over the time they would or at least she would be spending at the house for the next few days or week at least, she only looked up when he started talking some wide as he said he would cook for her. “Oh no .. please, I would love you cook for me Miles, I'm sure your do a great job, do you need me to order you anything from here for it? And is there anything you need from here? You know to go alongside your...thirsty thousand-dollar purchase of whiskey...” She said still completely wrapped at the damn price of it. *The man is driving a Lamborghini Larisa why are you surprised? * she thought to herself chuckling lightly at her own thoughts on the situation.
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Miles King BOT 25-Apr-23 08:32 AM
It wasn’t lost on him the way she reacted to the price. In reality it wasn’t even the most expensive that he could have purchased. At one point he’d considered a branded bottle that had gone for a little over a million, but had decided against it. Even Miles had a limit it seemed, even if that limit was far higher than the average Joe Shmoe out there. He just chuckled at her response regarding the three bottles of whiskey he wanted. “Sure. One for the office, and two for at home. I know I’m nearly out and I like to have it on hand.” He explained, as if this was nothing new or shocking in the least bit. His decanter was nearly empty of the stuff in his office, and while he thought he had an extra bottle at the house, he thought it better to just order another just in case. Especially since he planned on sharing it with Larisa. He barely glanced at anything else she wanted to buy, not caring really what the cost was or the quantity. As long as she wasn’t going to fill his house with pallets of goods he didn’t care what she ordered or how much it cost. Mostly because Miles was confident that she wasn’t going to bankrupt him over a shopping trip. “Let’s see… Add some vegetables that you like, I’ll eat most any of them…” He said when asked what he needed from the order. He was trying to think of what he’d like to make her, something that wasn’t incredibly complicated as Miles was no seasoned chef, when he decided on something intimately simple. “And a couple of Cornish game hens. I think that’ll do nicely for tonight.” He planned on making something simple, a roasted hen with vegetables as the side and perhaps a salad to go with it. He could have easily gone with a hearty steak or a heavier dish but he thought perhaps going a bit lighter might be more what Larisa would appreciate. That and it was pretty hard to screw up roasting a pair of small birds and sauteing vegetables. He had most everything else ingredient wise that he needed, so that would be all that was ask
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ed for. “Make sure you add your chocolate too, and then checkout. The card is already saved.” Miles instructed, turning the Lamborghini down the road and seeing the Penthouse building come into view. He would wait until she was finished adding whatever else she wanted, before holding his hand out to take the phone back. A same day delivery always had a bit of a fee on it but Miles didn’t necessarily care. He’d never taken the rush fee as a problem and usually tipped with cash on hand for the delivery person who’d show up with the groceries. His attention on the road, he checked around before turning into the parking garage of the building. Miles couldn’t help letting his face fall a little as he drove past his Bentley, still needing it to be towed out and replaced. “If you’re feeling up to it…” He said gently, though there was a little hesitation in his voice. “Could you please call around. See if you can find a place to take the Bentley? It’ll need to be disposed of as I’m sure it’s past the point of just a repair.” It was something Miles needed to do in order to free up the space for a new car to be parked there, but it was something he had put off. At least with Larisa as his assistant, he could ask her to call for it’s removal. As he parked the Lamborghini and turned off the engine he leaned back in the chair thoughtfully about what kind of car to replace the Bentley with, before getting out and going around to the other side to help Larisa out of the car as well. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Apr-23 09:14 AM
The way he explained why he needed three bottles of the whiskey astounded her, it was as if he was buying something worth very little value, she could only dream of having that kind of money to throw around...then again living with her father she shouldn’t be too surprised, she saw the kind of things he brought for himself, and while she might not know the price of certain things he brought it was very clear they would be expensive, she said no more on the subject though, it was his money after all and he could spent it on whatever he wanted to, who was she to tell him what to spend his hard earned money on? When he mentioned vegetables she simply nodded moving to the vegetables she had a little look through the selection, choosing some asparagus , carrots and a few green veg just for variety, she wasn’t fussy herself she liked a array of food so it was never going to be a issue what she ate neither, adding them to the cart before he mentioned the chickens and she went about doing that to ensuring she had it all added, he mentioned chocolate and she chuckled a little giving him a small smile. “ Chocolate was the first thing put in the basket, I ordered a few varieties I wasn’t sure what you might like, if you want any that is, but I'm sure there be something your enjoy “ She said handing him back the phone once she was finished, satisfied at least she had ordered things they could both use this week as well as only a couple of things for herself that she truly did need, she certainty didn’t want to take liberties with his card. “If you want me to pay you back for anything...i don’t mind you know? I don’t want you feeling like I'm taking advantage of you or anything...” She said quietly before they pulled into the penthouse and she saw that Bentley she winced at the sight of it and she didn’t miss Miles reaction neither to seeing it which caused a softer expression to cross her face, she knew it must be hard for him to see the car like that, it was clear he wa
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s rather fond of it , at his ask of her she nodded. “Of course, I can, I probably need to check some other things on my computer anyway, make sure things are up to date, I don’t want to leave it to long otherwise I'll have to spend all day sorting it again it's probably wise I spend a little time going through bits today , it will just make things easier for me in the long run..” She said, before he parked up, she unclasped her belt stepping out of the car and stepping around it “I want to get changed and things first though, I just want to get comfortable and take this dress of...” She said stepping towards the elevator and waiting for Miles to join her.
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Miles King BOT 25-Apr-23 12:01 PM
Miles didn’t even look at what she’d ordered. It hadn’t mattered to him. He did find it funny though she she had asked to pay him back for the things that had been ordered. It was appreciated but the cost of the cart of groceries and essential items really wasn’t something he was concerned with. The idea of her paying him back had him chuckling darkly. He was sure he could find, someway, that she could repay him. If she was really hard up on doing so. “Thank you, for taking care of the car.” Miles said a little gentler though when he followed after her and stepped into the elevator. He pulled out his key as well as a small keycard from out of his wallet and swiped at the reader on the elevator under the buttons. It was so they could access the penthouse, which Miles then pressed the button marked “PH” that lit up in a yellowed orange color and the lift proceeded to the top floor. “Sauce.” He said abruptly as the elevator continued. Miles knew the word out of nowhere would likely confuse her, which was exactly what he had intended. Quietly he leaned in close to her ear, pulling her hair away from it a little as if it was a lovely curtain he was whispering behind. Even though he really just had his voice low, not needing to whisper. “Chocolate Sauce, or Syrup…You asked what I liked, and that tends to be the easiest to lick off from places like your shoulder or your neck… or a little lower.” He teased, a playful laugh on his face. It wasn’t entirely true, he liked pretty much any kind of chocolate, though he was partial to a darker percentage. He just liked the visual of enjoying some of it off of her skin. Of tasting her as if she was his own personal dessert. When they got to the top floor, Miles let her out of the elevator first, striding out after her towards his door and putting the key in to open it. With her request to getting changed into something more comfortable, Miles couldn’t agree more. He liked wearing his business suits, mostly because he kn
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ew how good he looked in them. However now that they were home and he hadn’t planned on going back out again, wearing something a little less stiff would suit him just fine. Gently, he came up behind Larisa in the entry way of the home. His hands came forward and if she wasn’t completely perturbed with his teasing earlier and allowed him, Miles would softly put them on her hips just to hold her.
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“Do you want help, getting out of this?” He asked, and for once there wasn’t actually a sexual innuendo added to it. Miles wasn’t asking in order to get her naked and ravage her body like he would normally. Which to be fair he probably would want to anyway. This time he was asking because he kept seeing her pained face in his head of her lifting her dress up to show the office her bruising. It looked awful to watch, and he had had to stand there in silence and still just waiting for the all clear to come forward. The way he held her was gentle, like she was a fragile work of art that he dare not leave fingerprints on. His eyes traveled down her neck wanting nothing more than to kiss her there but refraining. Miles slowly let his eyes find the little marks on her neck left there by him. For the most part they had faded quite a bit, in comparison to the bruises at least that she had on her ribs but there was no denying that they were there. Miles immediately thought of earlier today, how Officer Harper had been so thorough taking photographs of every bruise, every mark and blemish on her skin. And he realized that the hickeys he’d left were likely photographed too. That was what had been missing. He had forgotten about those intimate marks until seeing them again now. There wasn’t a lot that Miles could really do concerning those marks, as they had been left a few days prior to the incident with Connor. Still there was no denying that the discoloration was still there and he had a sinking feeling. Would they be used in the evidence? Should he have said something to Harper so that they wouldn’t be? No… I’m sure they were too faded for Harper to care… He thought, ridding the questions from his head. The last thing he wanted was to have the evidence against Connor possibly questioned because Miles had left his own marks on her. Albeit non-violent ones but who would know after the fact and without context? For now, he kept it to himself, not wanting to stress Laris
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a out over a what if possibility and deciding that even faded, his love bites still looked beautiful along her neck. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-Apr-23 12:25 PM
Thank you for taking care of the car She turned herself so she could smile towards him stepping into that elevator and leaning against the frame of it much like she did everytime she got in it, her hands reaching behind her to clasp the bars that were against the wall of the elevator " I wouldn't thank me yet, Lord knows who I might get to pick up that beautiful Bentley of yours…" she teased, and of course it was just that, she would never even dream of not getting a decent compact to come and take the Bentley away, knowing full well how important the car was to him, even if it was pretty unusable now, she thought back to the large dents and structure damage it had taken and frowned, it really was a miracle that Thomas didn't get to badly injured, she was grateful for that, she didn't think she would handle anyone else getting hurt because of her personal messes. Sauce The sudden one worded sentence that flew out of Miles mouth did indeed confused her, she gazed at him in wonder her brow arching as she pondered exactly what he meant by it Why the hell did he shout that out? She thought her brows furrowing together strongly on her head as she gazed at him in wonder. " Sauce? " she repeated but even saying it outloud sounded ridiculous she must of misheard him there was simply no other explanation for it then that, he soon started learning in how ever pushing her hair from her neck causing a involuntary shudder to run down her neck before he soon elaborated on what it was he was referring to, her cheeks warned almost instantly, his words painting a image in her head that had her shifting right there in the elevator " Behave yourself Miles, you have no business talking like that to me especially when we can't do anything of the sorts for a while, but don't worry…I'll save all these images that are currently floating around in my head and put them to good use when I'm fighting fit again…" she teased winking towards him before the elevator dinged and she st
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epped back out into his home, god it felt good to be back here, it was a strange revelation but she felt so much more at home here then she even did when she resided with Connor, it felt like one big heavy weighted blanket was wrapped around her shoulders keeping her secure, and if she was honest with her self it just made her feel incredibly tired. His strong hands against her hips was a welcome touch, her body instantly leaning in to him a little her own hands going down to run her fingers idly along the tops of his hands as he held her, his question caused her to frown, it would certainly be easier to take it of if he assisted her. " Would you mind? It would probably be difficult to do on my own, but with your help it most certainly would be easier…" she sad gently to him, she also could do with some more painkillers which were upstairs all the moving around had aggravated her Ribs to the point she could feel that gentle throb in them something she knew the meds she had upstairs would settle down in no time. " Thank you for coming with me, to the station…" she said softly and with affection her fingers continuing their idle strokes over his hand. " I wouldn't of been able to do that without you, I really appreciate you being there…it meant a lot " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 25-Apr-23 07:35 PM
“I don’t mind at all.” He said gently to her, cautiously and carefully nudging her forward to walk her upstairs. He was very sure that she would prefer to be undressed up either in his or her room so she could be changed into something more comfortable. He only released her hips when they got to the bottom step and he stood a little straighter. Miles let his index finger curl over the knot of his tie and pulled so the thing would loosen. The black silk of it dangling a little around his neck while his hands moved to unbutton the jacket of the suit too. If she made her way from there up the stairs, Miles would merely follow her close behind. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to walk next to her but for the moment carrying her might be painful and walking beside her didn’t give an adequate angle in case she slipped and needed to be caught. Behind her, he could brace her forward so she wouldn’t fall, or catch her if she did. The whole day felt exhausting, and even though he hadn’t needed to do much of anything he had been stressed out with the endless waiting and the agony of watching Larisa go through yesterday all over again. All he could hope was that Connor wouldn’t get bail, that they would hear from the police soon with any updates on the case and with any luck, the good news that they were waiting for. “I wasn’t going to let you go to the station alone Larisa…” Miles said softly as the pair of them moved. His jacket was removed and slung over his arm, his shirt next at being taken off as he wanted to get into something more comfortable himself too. His steps were purposeful walking towards his room at the end of the hall, draping the jacket over a hamper and soon tossing his shirt there too. His eyes looked over at the bed and he smiled softly seeing that it had been remade while they were away and smelled of fresh laundry. Without really thinking about it, Miles pulled his phone out of his trouser pants pocket and brought up a payment screen for his housekeepers
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, tapping in a couple numbers and sending a sizable tip their way for being so detailed in their work. Laundry wasn’t exactly something he’d ever had to do, but he couldn’t imagine trying now as he would never know where to even start. So the fact that he had a team willing and expertly able to get the laundry washed, dried, pressed and set up for him was incredibly helpful.
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Shirtless and his phone tucked back into his pocket, Miles moved from his room over to Larisa’s, waiting for her to pick out what she wanted to wear instead of the dress she was currently wearing. It was weird for him to be in one of the guest rooms in his home, as he never really came in there normally. The four post bed was made and the curtains were open to let in the light of the afternoon sun. With it’s modern grays and blacks the aesthetic matched the rest of the penthouse in it’s simplicity and he at least could appreciate that. Miles made his way to the bed, sitting down on it to wait with his legs comfortably spread and his arms leaning on his knees. In his head, he thought it would be easier to undress Larisa if he was sitting down, that way he could see easier what he was doing and she could be right up close to him between his legs. After a moment, he lifted himself up and pat his thigh to silently beckon her forward, ready to undress her and put her in something more comfortable instead. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Apr-23 06:20 AM
I don’t mind at all She smiled warmly towards him before he gently nudged her forward and she had no issue making her way to those stairs, she needed to get out of this dress, it was quote restricting and whilst she didn’t mind that on an ordinary day she certainty minded it today, her body felt sore enough without restricted fabric against her skin, making it to the stairs her hand reached for the banister to aid her up the stairs, her brows furrowed a little as the movement pulled at her ribs, she defiantly needed more pain killers it was a lot more noticeable now then it was earlier, the pain meds helping to control the bulk of the pain but now it was starting to wear off she could really notice it. I wasn’t going to let you go alone Larisa She peered around her shoulder to where he was noticing how he was taking the steps behind her, it occurred to her what he was doing, ensuring she was okay to get up the stairs un aided and was obviously standing there encase she needed the support, the thought had her heart hammering so hard within the confines of her chest she truly did have to steady herself, the day's events had already made her emotional, and seeing how much he truly did care for her was bringing all those emotions back to the surface, though in a good way. “I Know that I just wanted to thank you for it that’s all, I do appreciate all your support Miles...It really does mean a lot to me.” She said again before making her way to the top of the stairs, and instead of going into his bedroom she made her way to the guest bedroom, that was where her clothes were after all. She went into the walk in wardrobe she had, peering up at the loungewear she had, she really didn’t know what to wear something comfortable is what she truly wanted, she found a over sixed t-shirt, one she wore occasionally at home, it fell to her knees and was so incredibly comfortable on a normal day, this would do great for what she wanted today, stepping back into the room
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she noticed Miles sitting down on the edge of that bed, no shirt on his arms resting against his legs with the afternoon sun beaming in against his frame, god he looked glorious sitting there, and she had to stop herself from walking right up and sitting herself on his lap . Patience Larisa, otherwise, you will truly break a rib she berated herself though a smile remained on her face especially when he beckoned her forward. Clutching the oversized shirt she stepped forward to where he was waiting for her, stepping between his legs she allowed her hands to casually trail up his chest, not being able to resist touching him if just a little, her hands rolling from his chest to his shoulders before up to his hair where her fingers pulled through his thick dark hair, tipping herself down she nuzzled her face into the top of his hair placing a small kiss against the top of his head, perhaps simply showing her appreciation to the man with more than just words, before she allowed herself to tip back just a bit so he would have the room he needed to get that dress of her.
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Miles King BOT 26-Apr-23 07:15 AM
Miles had been just letting the weight of the world leave his shoulders for the day. His body felt exhausted like he’d run a marathon and was being asked to do another in just a few minutes. Everything this morning and then this afternoon had him beat, so when she came over between his legs and let her hands graze against his skin it sent a quiet shudder through him. The man couldn’t help the gentle groan that accompanied the sigh out of his nose, leaning a little forward into her fingers that pulled through his thick hair. She was like a balm, a soothing comfort that just relaxed him all over. When she wasn’t turning him on and waking up that desire he had for her of course. It was like she had two modes. The devilish little freak in the sheets that he loved to play with and to pull songs of pleasure and need from. And then there was this, the angel that just stood gently in front of him, calmly providing blissful contact and nothing more to settle and soothe him. As the days went on Miles was becoming more and more aware of just how amazing this woman was between his legs. She had initially had his attention by her beauty in his office, and she kept it when she demonstrated her wit and charm. He thought perhaps he would lose interest at her dismissal of him, but it only drove him further wanting nothing more than to win the little game they played and before he knew it, he’d taken her to lunch and gotten to know her on a deeper level. In that one encounter he’d found a kindred spirit and the teasing and sarcasm turned to genuine respect and admiration. It had felt so fast, but at the same time everything that had happened felt so right at the same time. He hadn’t felt right like this in such a long time that it had even scared him a little. That he had fallen down a rabbit hole without realizing it with no way out but down further.
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The soft kiss she gave pulled a quiet curve to his lips, before his hands came forward and he began gathering the hem of her dress up by her hips. With her standing there, he gently gathered the fabric around her hips and softly pulled up over her torso. He tried to do most of the work on it himself, only needing her to lift her arms so he could remove the dress. Miles went slow with it, knowing the action would be painful for her with her ribs and not wanting to rush this. When it finally was removed, his dark eyes danced over her frame, taking in the beautiful woman who stood beaten and bruised in front of him. Damaged by one who dared call himself her lover and hopefully he’d never get to see her again. Gently, he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her softly against his chest and face. His hands fell against her back and held her for support, his fingers splayed out above her bra line and below it. Miles just wanted to hold her, now that she was near nude in front of him, and quietly in reverence to her he laid a few soft kisses against her chest. It wasn’t invasive and he kept his attention closer to her collarbone and the space between her breasts instead of on them directly. Easy now… she can’t handle you right now… He thought, forcing his body worship of her to stop after a moment as he knew if he continued too much there would be a point where stopping wasn’t an option for him. Instead he turned his head to look at what she had decided to wear instead and he frowned a little. “A t-shirt?” He asked, picking up the less than full coverage item she held and inspecting it a little. Miles let his hands drag against her back and ribs carefully, being mindful to not hurt her as he took the shirt and looked the thing over. He let out a soft huff of a chuckle, shaking his head back and forth before he began to gather the thing with his fingers and presented the neck hole to her to slip on. “I don’t see how you expect me to keep my hands off of you… if you
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’re planning on walking around the house in just a t-shirt, Agnellino…” He teased, careful to slip the shirt on and guide her hands through the arms of them before sliding the shirt down over her breasts and torso. It did go just to about her knees, and that’s where his fingers would leave it, gliding up on her thighs to hold her once she had been dressed. Miles did have to admit, it did look incredibly comfortable, and he was keen on the idea of getting out of his trousers into some loungewear himself. He just hadn’t finished when he came in to help her, ergo the reason he was shirtless but still had those sharp suit pants on. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Apr-23 07:54 AM
A small sigh left her lips as his hands started to gather up the fabric of her dress and lifted it against her skin, slowly he edged it up her body revealing more of her flesh to him tarnished right now by the purple bruise across her rib cage, it was dark and angry and honestly she had a hard time looking at it, she wished she could erase it away, make it look like nothing ever happened, she wish she could erase the memory of the day to, to think what Connor did to her bothered her more than she was willing to admit, she lifted her arms slowly wincing only a little at the act grateful that he was at least doing most of the work so it didn’t hurt as much as it could of done if she had done it alone. She felt his strong arms pull around her waist and bring her closer to him, her hands went automatically back to his hair running those fingers softly through it as she felt his lips pepper kisses along the tops of her breasts and collarbone causing her to release a small sigh, especially to feel his fingers roaming against the bare flesh of her back toying with the straps of her bra, those hands moving to drag behind his head to toy with the short hairs on his neck. *A t-shirt? * She found her cheeks heating at his question gazing down to him sheepishly before she shrugged. “What's wrong with a t-shirt? “She teased hearing his huff and chuckle caused her to chuckle a little back in response , maybe she wasn’t being a bit of a tease choosing that particular article of clothing but it honestly was the best thing she could choose to wear, it was incredibly loose fitting and it wouldn’t annoy her ribs or any of those bruises she had, she choose it with the best intentions...despite what he thought. “It's not easy for me neither you know, especially when your sat there like this....” She teased tilting her head forward so she could push it through the opening lifting her arms carefully so she could put her arms in the holes, the shirt was incredibly oversized almos
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t hanging of one shoulder, but god she felt better in it already, she felt comfortable and that’s all she truly wanted, she felt his hands roam to her thighs his fingers grazing over the flesh lightly. Her hands reached for his face not able to resist as she tilted his head back so he could look up to her better, her hands clutching his cheeks before she tilted herself down so she could capture his lips. She held him there for a moment, her lips going over his in a soft yet sensual way, she didn’t try to deepen it she just wanted to kiss him, wanted to feel his lips against hers, she felt so much better when she was around him, safer and happier with him right here beside her, it was a scary thought, scary to think she was allowing herself to fall down this hole and the deeper she went the harder it was to pull away, and the harder it was to even want to, she was falling for this man harder than she was willing to admit, at least to him, still un sure of what he might even want from all this, he had said before he didn’t do relationships, and he hadn't really solidified her properly that he did indeed wanted something deeper with her, so it was a scary prospect for her to allow her heart to start latching onto this man when she never truly knew if he was willing to even allow her access to his.
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She pulled away then, a gentle sigh falling over his face her forehead pressed against his, eyes closed as she simply breathed him in for a moment before she finally pulled back, pressing her lips to his forehead before releasing him completely and if he allowed, she would step away from him. “I'll grab my laptop and make a start on finding someone to sort your Bentley out for you, best we get that sorted sooner rather than later, right? “She also wondered if she should try and find someone else to live.... sure, she was here for now, but surely, he didn’t want her here permanently? It was already an issue going to work...having to take separate cars because he didn’t want them arriving together, she would need to discuss it with him, better now than never, right? Maybe over dinner....
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Miles King BOT 26-Apr-23 08:28 AM
He couldn’t help but softly laugh at her statement to him. Her little tease made sense and he just let his head be tilted back with her gentle hands. “Touche I suppose.” He murmured softly to her, recognizing that him sitting there with his shirt off must do for her what her being barely clothed did for him. Those dark eyes met her soft crystal blues and he relished in her gentle embrace of him. His fingers dug in a little to hold her thighs, a softly quiet groan playing in his throat at her kiss. If she just wanted to feel her lips against his, Miles would never complain. In truth he wanted to feel her more often. He had had all of her, as much as he could ever want and still he wanted her. Her smile brightened his day. Her teasing played at his sense of humor. Her tears broke his heart, every time. All he wanted to do was to keep her close, keep her safe and protected and for Miles he’d never felt that kind of extreme before. It was new and scary, even with Melody he’d never felt that. It was probably why he had said he didn’t do relationships, because the freshest one he knew of had hurt him deeply. Not that he’d said those exact words as he really didn’t know how to say them. But this? He was finding this was different, similar in the beginning but it was growing into a completely different thing that he couldn’t describe. And while the unknown had frightened the man and made him wary of continuing, Miles now felt like he couldn’t stand the idea of being without her. Whether that was something she wanted herself though, would certainly be something to discuss. What did she want from this? If anything at all? What did she expect of him? Did she expect anything or nothing at all? Miles just wasn’t sure. And as much as he didn’t like the idea of it, he knew eventually they would have to talk.
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“Alright. Thank you again for looking into that.” He said quietly when she pulled away from him. At first Miles held her thighs fairly tightly, not wanting her to leave where she was. Wanting her to stay standing in front of him so he could hold her as long as he wanted to. With reluctance, his grip loosened and eventually his hands slid down her legs and finally off of her. Just so she could move herself away to get her laptop and begin that search he’d asked her to do. That he certainly could have done himself, but had just not the heart to have the car dismantled. As much as he loved that car, it was just a car and he knew he could easily replace it. It held a special place for him, mostly because it had been the first in his little fleet that he purchased himself. Similar to her Jaguar he expected, the Bentley had been his first real purchase out of necessity and desire. It had survived quite a few years of service for him and he’d taken excellent care of it. Miles was happier that his driver was unhurt, and that the car had taken the damage like a champion in his stead. It still didn’t make the disappointment fade, knowing it was the last ride the car had. “I should bill Connor for her..” He muttered dryly, finally getting to his feet and shaking his head a moment. As far as Miles was concerned, if it hadn’t been for Connor’s insistence on being an idiot, Thomas never would have had to drive the car so recklessly down that alley way and certainly wouldn’t have lost control of it in the way he did. Though he wasn’t serious about having Connor pay for the dismantling of the Bentley or her tow or disposal. The less that man had in Miles and Larisa’s lives the better as far as he was concerned. “I’m just going to get myself changed here too… The delivery will likely be here soon, and when it does I’ll start prepping dinner then.” He said this quietly before leaving the room to walk back to his own. His world felt right. The idea that he was making a dinner f
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or someone other than himself. That the light tapping of keys on a keyboard not from himself but from another person in the home. Everything just felt, correct. His home felt warmer, more comforting than it had in months. The cold sterility of the modern aesthetic he had had, felt full of life and of love, and while Miles stepped into his closet to take off his trousers and replace them with loose fitted dark gray sweatpants he couldn’t help but smile softly. For the first time, his home felt like Home. And he had Larisa to thank for that. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Apr-23 08:51 AM
“No need to thank me Miles, it's what you best asset does right? Organises for you....” She teased with a playful wink in his direction before she moved to the wardrobe to grab her laptop which was perched inside of it in the bag, she had purchased to keep it safe bringing it out , she heard his teasing words about Connor and couldn’t stop the small thoughtful smile that came to her face, I mean truly he should after what he did, but she knew she certainty didn’t want anything else from that man apart from him to stay as far out of her life as humanely possible, if she never saw him again she would be happy, but she knew she would probably have to see him again at some point especially if this ended up in court like it looked like it would, that was a daunting thing for her to think about...standing in front of a jury telling her story to a bunch of strangers, would it be published? In newspapers? Magazine...especially because of her contact with Miles....Would he get dragged through it to? She shook her head trying not to dwindle on those thoughts moving out of the wardrobe with the bag just intime for Miles to say he was going to ger changed, she nodded silently at him before he left. She was tempted to stay upstairs but she knew she would probably be more comfortable sitting downstairs at the table at least she wouldn’t be hunched over in a bed, she padded barefooted downstairs and into the large kitchen area, gazing around at it and the home she was currently sharing with Miles she couldn’t stop her own smile from pressing against her features, it seemed so....right to be here, to be staying with him, they had slotted together so easily, and almost surprisingly, he was about to come down and once the food had been delivered he was going to cook her a meal, it felt like any normal couple, was that what they was now? A couple? she placed her bag down on the table unzipping the bag she grabbed her laptop up firing it up slipping into the chair she sighed folding
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one leg over the other luckily, she felt comfortable this way. Realising she would probably need her mobile she slipped herself up to her bag grabbing it out she placed it against the table noticing it light up she gazed idly towards it seeing a few messages before she saw someone she wasn’t expecting to message her Tom Connors friend, she didn’t know why but seeing his name filled her with dread she hesitated before she opened the message grasping her phone she pulled it forward to read the message, her eyes furrowing into a frown feeling her breath catch in her throat. Larisa, I spoke to Connor this morning he called me from the cells. He was really upset, he said you and your new boss went round there and you're now trying to pin him with all this stuff that he didn’t do? What's happened? What's got into you? Why would you do this after everything he has been through? He asked me for a lawyer.... I got him one, I couldn’t say no Larisa, I'm disappointed in you.... To do this to him knowing how fragile he is. How can you live with yourself? So, Connor was trying to make out that this was their fault? They had been the ones to instigate this? They had been the aggressors? She felt angry then, furious...would the courts believe that story? Would they believe that they had gone round there to cause trouble? Tom believed him....and Tom had always been somewhat neutral in their relationship he knew how Connor was knew the kind of stick he gave Larisa and yet here he was taking his side.... would everyone else take his side to? She slammed her phone down on the counter face down so she wouldn’t have to see any more, she felt that frustration bubbling under the surface running a hand through her hair gazing at the blank Compter screen though trying to find a solution for the Bentley was far from her mind.
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Miles King BOT 26-Apr-23 10:12 AM
While Larisa was downstairs getting herself set up, Miles stayed upstairs for a little while longer. He sat down on his bed in his loungers, rolling to lay on his back and wincing at the pain he felt. It wasn’t nearly as bad as it had been before, and he was thankful for that. Miles wasn’t usually one to get sick or injured and stay that way for long, so while he had no control over the bruising he had on his sides, he was at least glad that the pain was lessening as time went on. His gaze turned from the ceiling of his bedroom to the side table here not only was his migraine medicine, but her pain medication as well. She probably could use that.. He thought immediately, groaning a little as he rolled himself back upright. A little over a week ago, he was telling a hooker to beat it out of his bed, that she shouldn’t be so clingy, and she knew what she was for him. And now? He was forcing himself up out of bed when all he wanted to do was rest and relax in order to bring Larisa her pain medication. Miles couldn’t help even laughing a little at himself as he got to his feet and picked up the bag of medication for her. Look who’s being clingy now… He thought, taking his migraine medication with him as well as he could start to feel a bit of a throb in the back of his head and he wanted to subdue that before it got any worse. It was while he was on his way back to her room that he realized that she wasn’t there. He glanced around in the room for a moment before he noticed her bag with her laptop was gone, and decided she must have gone downstairs instead. Miles was at the top of the stairs when he heard the slap of a device against the countertop and his brow furrowed a little.
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“Everything alright?” He asked quietly, coming up behind her and placing her bag of pain medication next to her on the counter. Was she having a hard time finding someone to tow the Bentley or where to take it to be dismantled? Surely she hadn’t been looking that long and gotten frustrated with the task so easily. If she allowed him to, Miles would reach for her phone quietly just to flip it over and see the message that had been left there and read it out, though he wouldn’t have been surprised if she refused to allow that. If not, then his hand would just stay on the counter, watching her expectantly to hear what she had to say. The noise had been sharp and loud enough to alert him to something being wrong, so he was not going to leave her until she told him. Until she started talking though, he’d make his way into the kitchen to pull a glass from the cupboard and fill it with some cold filtered water from the fridge. A soft smile came to his face as he brought the water over to her and left it there for her to use to take her pain meds. Maybe that was it, she was just in pain and hadn’t taken her medication yet to subdue the pain. He knew at least for himself that the migraine medicine would certainly help the budding headache he was beginning to get so after delivering the water to her, he went back and filled a glass for himself carefully taking out the recommended dosage from his box of meds and taking them without a second thought. “C’mon… My best asset can’t be frustrated that quickly, can she?” He asked playfully, curious as to what had rattled her so badly that she felt the need to take it out on her phone. A cold chill ran down his spine and it had nothing to do with the ice cold water he’d drunk with the medicine. Had she gotten news from the police station already? Was it bad news? Was Connor getting bail and being released? She’s going to need a lawyer… a team of lawyers…. Miles thought, immediately thinking of the lawyers he had on staff to s
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ee if there was one or two he could pull from their normal duties to represent Larisa if she required it. He trusted his team of legal experts and he knew that anyone he chose would be able to represent Larisa in a professional and exceptional manner. Now it just came down to who he’d choose for the case if it was needed. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Apr-23 12:50 PM
Larisa was deep in thought staring at the blank screen that she hadn't even pulled anything up for yet when she heard the gentle patter of feet behind her, she didn’t really look up just let out a sigh as he came in, she wouldn’t stop him from looking at the phone if he really wanted to, watching him pull the phone round though it didn’t seem like he read the message entirely as he walked away, noticing the bag of meds left on the side she knew she should probably at least take some of that, the throbbing in her ribs was certainty not going to get any better without it, and the slight throb coming to her head was also something she could do without...stress that’s what that was, it would be a damn miracle if she didn’t find grey hairs the time this whole fiasco was over with. She watched him as he carefully made her some water before bringing it over, her hand clasping over it to bring it forward reaching into the bag she grabbed out a few boxes popping the pills out and wasting no time to swallow down the couple she had chosen, one for her ribs and one for the headache that was growing every second she sat there contemplating that text she got. Come on my best asset can't be frustrated already She peered up to him a Solomon expression on her face before she reached for her phone turning it out, so the message was clear to see. “Tom messaged me, he was one of our good friends, a mutual friend of ours....” She said sliding her phone over to him so he could read the message for himself, groaning she put her hands against her face running it over trying not to allow herself to get too worked up. “Throughout our relationship Hes always been someone who understood what was going on between me and Connor, fought with me to try and help him knowing that his behaviour was irrational at best sometimes, and now? Now it seems Connor has managed to convince him this whole ordeal was instigated by us, and Hes being framed.... if he can manage to convince him, someone wh
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o has always been on my side Miles, how can we possibly hope that a court system is going to see any different? I know Tom has probably only heard one side of the story but...” She frowned then running her fingers along the top of the water glass wishing then it was something much stronger. “The evidence...it just isn't going to be there is it?” She said a little quieter, she wasn’t a idiot, even she could see the evidence they had might not be enough, sure she was bruised, but so was he...Miles admitted to hitting him first he could play self-defence quite easily and who's to say it wasn’t? The only people in that house were the two of them, his word against hers, both of them had no criminal convictions before, had been in a stable relationship without issues for a few years, he had nothing against him apart from this, and she couldn’t help feeling the court would look at that to. “They're not going to believe me...He will get Bail...i know he will...” She said a little sadder as the realisation sunk in that it was a big possibility he would, and she truly didn’t know how she was going to deal with that.
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Miles King BOT 26-Apr-23 01:38 PM
It was true, Miles hadn’t actually read the message when it first was presented to him. He just saw that it was from someone named “Tom” and he hadn’t looked further than that. It wasn’t a name he recognized as one to be wary of, so he had thought perhaps it was a tow truck driver or someone that she knew regarding the car. He hadn’t tried to look over her shoulder at the computer screen or thought to inquire about what had made her snap the way she had except for now when he asked. As Larisa explained who the message was actually from and Miles moved forward to read it for himself, his face fell and his frown increased. So this, friend, was already siding with Connor then? That wasn’t a good sign. And he knew it. If Connor already had an ally on his end, then Miles needed to gather allies on Larisa’s too. ”The evidence… it just isn’t going to be there is it?” Miles didn’t say a word. His eyes met hers for a moment before looking away. He didn’t want to lie to her, and he didn’t want to give her false hope. Honestly he wasn’t sure which way this would go. It would depend on the lawyers and the evidence and ultimately the judge that looked over the case themselves to decide the outcome. After a long pause, where she became a bit sadder and began wondering about Connor making bail, Miles decided that he needed to do something. Standing there in his loungers and doing nothing wasn’t going to get him anywhere. Like the magazines and tabloids he needed to make a phone call, a big one. Without a word to her, he pulled out his cell phone from his lounger pocket and dialed a number that he had on speed dial. A young woman’s voice answered and Miles put it on speaker when she did.
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”King’s Acquisitions and Investments, Rosie speaking; How can I direct your call?” “Rosie, I need to speak with Julia Richmond please. Urgently.” Miles responded, folding his arms across his chest. He didn’t often call the office this way, but he knew that Julia would likely be at her desk and it was easier to be transferred to her desk phone for what he needed. ”Of course, may I ask who’s calling?” Rosie’s innocence over the phone was hard to ignore and Miles took a breath to keep from snapping at her. “Tell her *Your Boss is on the line.” He didn’t think he sounded that differently over the phone, but once he’d said who he was he couldn’t help the quiet grin on his face at her immediate flustered reaction. ”Your….OH! Y-Yes sir! One..One moment please!” Miles couldn’t help the soft chuckle that played when the line immediately changed to a gentle piano hold music as the call was transferred. She’s cute. He thought, though it wasn’t in a way that he found Rosie attractive, it was more like that teasing older brother with a younger sibling way. She was easy to get a rise out of, and considering Miles didn’t have any siblings it was easy for him to tease her. After a few moments pause, the line was picked up and Julia’s more refined voice answered. ”You know you’re going to give that poor girl a heart attack Mr. King…” She chastised immediately and Miles rolled his eyes. It was all in good fun, he saw no harm in it. More to the point, Rosie wasn’t who needed help right now. Larisa and himself did. “Jules I need you to patch us in to Legal.” Miles said firmly to his phone sitting on the counter. ”Into Legal? What did you do sir?” “I didn’t…” He started, a little indignant that Julia would immediately think it was his fault. Even though in all technicality it was. “Just… Get Legal on the phone. I want a conference call right now with you and Bernard.” ”What’s this about? Is this for the company or personal Mr. King?” Julia asked and Miles stood si
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lent for a moment. He wasn’t sure how to answer that. His eyes quietly turned to Larisa, taking in the concern and worry on her face before he answered. “Both Jules.” ”Al-Alright… One moment Mr. King.” The hold music continued, waiting for the third person to join the phone call. Miles reached his hand out across the counter with his palm up offering it to her to take. He was going to do everything in his power to make sure that Connor got what he deserved, though he wasn’t confident there was much he could do on his own. He needed Legal’s help, and Julia was a trusted confidant and friend too. She and the team were the best he had, the best money could pay for, and the best that he could hope for to help with this.
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“It’ll be alright Larisa… We’ll think of something…” He said gently, before the line clicked again and Julia returned on the phone, accompanied by the sound of an older stuffier gentleman. He sounded like he had large round cheeks that prevented his mouth from moving too much and his words were shoved together often when he spoke. ”Mr. King? I have Bernard from Legal on the phone… What’s going on?” ”Yes, what seems to be the trouble sir? A legal question I can answer for you?” “I need to know who you would recommend for council for a criminal case.” Miles asked, as if the conversation were being spoken about business and the different reports that were done. Bernard stammered a little incoherently at the request before he answered. ”Well.. For a criminal case…I would probably recommend Melissa Brady.” “Isn’t she new?” Miles asked curiously, his brows furrowed as the conversation continued. ”Yes sir. But I have full confidence she’d be able to uh… advise you.” “Perfect. Thank you Bernard. I’ll reach out to her today with Julia to get her up to speed.” ”Of.. Of course sir. Anytime.” And without much else to say, Bernard hung up his end of the phone call, leaving just Julia remaining. ”Mind telling me what this is about Mr. King?” She asked, now that she knew it was just the two of them, unknowingly realizing that Larisa could hear every word of the conversation. Miles turned his gaze to Larisa for a moment, before he stared down at his phone again to speak to Julia. “There may be a criminal case against Larisa’s ex…” ”A Criminal case? Are you being charged wit-” “No. I’m not.” Miles interjected, deciding it best to try and explain as quickly as possible to Julia the details of what was going on. He let her know everything, how Larisa broke up with her boyfriend Connor and Julia commented about the forms they’d signed regarding their personal relationship and professional one being separated. Miles acknowledged this, and allowed Larisa t
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o do so as well. If she decided to speak about it, he’d wait and let her explain further. If not, then Miles would take the reigns and explain the altercation between himself, Larisa and Connor from the other day. How Larisa had had to be taken to the hospital, suffered multiple injuries and that Miles himself had suffered a concussion. When asked who started the fight, that’s when Miles paused. He glared at the floor like an overgrown stubborn child getting caught doing something wrong before he answered Julia. “Technically speaking… I started the fight. And admitted it to the police.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Apr-23 08:36 PM
He didn’t say anything, and truly he didn’t need to, she knew the facts that were laid out before them, she saw how the evidence just wouldn’t be strong enough to keep Connor in, how could it? All the bruises she had was because she fell down the stairs, that’s the bottom line of it, she could argye it wouldn’t of happened if he wasn’t going for her, if he wasn’t trying to stop her but the fact of it was, she lost her footing she went down the stairs, unaided by him, the hit to her face he could claim as self-defence, he was after all just as marked as she was....and if he was claiming the two of them were the aggressor, what proof did they truly have that they wasn’t, and the way he looked at her just reinforced those worries she had....he was going to get out. She watched him pull his phone out of his pocket her brows furrowing together wondering what he was planning, that phone came onto loudspeaker, and she heard Rosie chiroy voice on the other end, what was he planning? She sat a little straighter watching him closely before Rosies words and reaction rang out causing her to have to try not to chuckle, she was adorable sometimes in the way she acted, at least Larisa found her incredibly sweet and yet a little bit dipsy, but she knew her job and she did it well so that was all one could ask of her right? She didn’t say much instead she sat there listening to him as he asked for his legal advisors, he was going to get help, going to get some legal advice from someone to help them with this case, she was grateful for that, lord knows they needed it, with some legal advice on their side hopefully they would get the help they needed to try and keep Connor in, if it wasn’t too late of course, when Julia addressed them about the contract she to give her input expressing she understood the importance of keeping things separate and that she would as always remain professional in the work setting and wouldn’t let their personal relationship get in the way of that, she
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loved her job she certainly. wouldn’t do anything to jeopardise that. Technically speaking I started the fight and admitted it to the police She winced at those words, that could be the issue here now, couldn’t it? That he did indeed admit to the police that he started the fight, Connor claiming self-defence would work in that respect anything Miles said after that would be used against him, Miles made the first swing there for whatever Connor did was simply because he was defending himself, the only thing they had was what had happened to Larisa in that house, it was why she knew they were focused on her today, gathering all the evidence she had knowing her evidence alone would be the only thing to keep him in until court....she just didn’t think her evidence was enough, and she wondered if his lawyers agreed with her.
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Miles King BOT 26-Apr-23 08:57 PM
The silence on the other end of the line, as well as in his home was stifling. It went on for what seemed like ages, and the longer it went, the more irritated Miles got because of it. “Jules I only did it because Larisa was unconscious. She couldn’t defend herself damn it.” He finally snapped, trying to break that damned silence that threatened to suffocate him. ”I understand that Mr. King…But if you want my honest advice on the subject… this won’t be easy.” Julia’s voice wasn’t raised, but certainly held the care and concern that a mother would for her wayward son. In a way Julia had become like a surrogate Charlotte to Miles, ever since her passing. So while he hated the fact that she was using that tone of voice with him, ultimately he couldn’t exactly refute it. ”Now, that’s not to say that all hope is lost or anything…” Julia continued, and Miles glanced over at Larisa a moment before he stared at his phone. “So what do we do Jules?” ”You do nothing. Say Nothing. Neither one of you. I’ll get Melissa up to speed with what you’ve told me and she’ll be in touch.” Julia said in that same motherly tone though it held a stern note to it. Miles kept his mouth shut, even though the look on his face showed he really didn’t like that idea. “Honestly, what did you want me to do? Just let that bastard skewer Larisa with fucking garden shears?” The bark in his voice was angry and frustrated and everything that Miles wanted to do but his hands were tied. ”Of course not Mr. King. Anyone who would have seen the incident would have seen that you were the hero that day, I’m sure of it.” Julia remarked, her voice gone quiet like she was deep in thought. ”Can you think of anyone, anyone at all that might have been there sir? That might have seen what had happened outside?”
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“Just Thomas… I don’t know when he came in and plucked Larisa out and off the ground… so I don’t know what he saw…” Miles replied flatly, feeling the need to pace but additionally feeling nailed to the ground. There was a typing sound made through the phone; Julia was obviously typing on her computer and Miles waited for her to respond again. ”Alright, You nee- No.. Actually I’ll have Melissa get in touch with Thomas. Find out what he saw and what he heard. If Mr. Johnson is going to have allies on his side then…as God is my witness we’ll have allies on ours too.” There was conviction in her voice, and it gave Miles the smallest ray of hope among the darkening skies of their predicament. “Jules…” Miles said quietly, to which there was just silence that followed as Julia waited for the question or the statement to be made. Even the typing on her computer had ceased. “Should… I have pressed charges?” ”No.” The answer came quickly from Julia and the typing sounds continued. ”You pressing charges after you were the one that threw the first punch? No court alive would grant that to you, and it would damage Larisa’s case too…I imagine that Ms. Bechtel will need to claim self defense by proxy on this, considering that might be the only way you get around legal trouble Mr. King, but… I’ll have Melissa look over the facts, contact the station and get the file on your behalf.” “You’re a gem Jules.” Miles said softly turning to Larisa to see if there were any questions that she might have for Julia. They likely wouldn’t hear from Melissa for a few hours at least since she needed to go over all the facts of the case as quickly as possible in order to gather a viable defense for the pair. If she indicated that she had no questions to ask, then Miles just hung up the phone and let a quiet fall between the pair of them. “We’ll get through this Larisa.” He said gently, not knowing what the near future held for them, but he had faith in his team. He knew they were the
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Apr-23 09:13 PM
She could hear the anger and frustration in his tine for the situation and it made her frown, her hand coming over then to grasp his, she wanted to bring him some reassurance to, it was very clear that he was now beliving he might of damaged the case between the two of them, that him punching Connor might put a spanner in the works, and truthfully? She did think that to, but she wasn’t angry or upset by it, god knows if it was the other way round she would of done more then hit someone a few times if they even dreamed of hurting him in some way, so she most defiantly didn’t blame him for the way he reacted towards Connor, a part of her just wished maybe she was that bit stronger to of done more to him herself, she could of prevented all the other problems No Larisa this could have been prevented if you wasn’t so stupid and let Miles go in there with you in the first place she berated herself, her face falling into a soft frown clutching his hand that bit tighter at her own thoughts. She didn’t say anything only listened to Julias calming voice on the other end of the phone, she found herself so soothing, her chest ached with sudden emotions for what he was doing right there on that phone, he was getting his entire legal team involved to help her, to try and ensure things went in there favor, she didn’t know what kind of implications this could have, would it be published that he was fighting a case for her? Getting his legal teams involved if the press got hold of that information would any of the court dates be put on the tv? She frowned deeply at her thoughts especially considering none of her family even knew what happened, and it occurd to her she should probably tell them, she didn’t think this was going to be a simple court case and she didn’t want any of them to find out on the national news. She shook her head that she had no questions listening to the end of the conversation before he finally hung up. She gazed up to him, her other hand coming over t
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o allow her fingers to dance over his hand softly. “You didn’t have to do that you know.... But I appreciate it truly. Thank you, Miles...” She said bringing his hand to her lips she kissed it lightly running his hand against her cheek as she closed her eyes. “What you did for me, was self-defence for me Miles, and I don’t care what any of the courts or police think, you did what you did to protect me, to keep me safe, and I'll make sure everyone knows that, you did nothing wrong here...all you was doing was trying to protect someome you care about....and I cant thank you enough for that. “
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Miles King BOT 26-Apr-23 10:39 PM
”You didn’t have to do that you know…” Her words brought a look of confusion on his face. Of course he had to do that. Why wouldn’t he do that? He wanted to make sure that she had the best legal defense that she could get. And that happened to be, in his honest opinion, the lawyers that worked for him at King’s A&I. In addition to that, because Miles was involved it made it company business so he was almost duty bound to get his legal team involved. That and, he cared that Larisa had the best legal defense since Connor was pressing charges against her it seemed. Honestly, that was what confused Miles more, was that Connor was pressing charges against Larisa and not against himself. He was the one who threw the punch, he was the one who on all accounts should be the target of Connor’s ire, but instead he was going after Larisa. It was the one thing that didn’t make sense to Miles and he wasn’t sure if he ever would really understand the twisted way Connor’s mind worked in that respect. “It’s nothing you need to thank me for.” Miles said gently to her, letting her words wash over him and remaining relatively silent throughout the process so as to not interrupt her. The gentle kiss she gave to his hand and the way she lightly ran the back of it against her cheek was calming. While Miles was on a hair trigger with the stress of protecting Larisa, protecting his company, his reputation or what was left of it, everything that seemed to be on the line, these small little acts brought a sense of serenity to him. “For now..” He said gently, knowing that he should acknowledge her words and her worries but wanting the afternoon and evening to go a bit smoother than earlier in the day had. “Don’t dwell on it. When Melissa calls, I’ll let you know if you’d like. I have faith in the legal team, I know if they can find an angle, they will.” They were like a pack of dogs, well trained and hungry for a fight of wills, wit and charisma. It was rare that King’s A&I lost a civil
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case with his team, and rarer still when he lost that he had to settle for too much. While Melissa seemed new, if Bernard had recommended her then Miles wouldn’t object. Leaning over the counter Miles softly pulled his hand in hers away from her face, just so that he could return the gesture. He’d been frustrated and livid at the idea that Connor might get bail, that he might get out and there was very little that he or Larisa could do about it. But after talking with Julia, and getting someone on the case for them, it felt a little less hopeless. “Let me know if you want help finding someone to take care of the Bentley…” He whispered gently to her, releasing her hand even though it was clear he’d rather not. He had given her a task to do, and while this case weighed heavy on both their minds worrying about it didn’t do them any good whatsoever. Quietly, he moved further into his kitchen, leaning against the island for a moment as he looked at the refrigerator with a hard look on his face. Like he was trying to solve the meaning of life and the slight reflective surface of the stainless steel appliance had the answer but just wouldn’t give it up. “What do you think about a Rolls?” He asked abruptly, wondering really if she had an opinion at all on the replacement vehicle. Miles wasn’t sure he had the heart to replace his Bentley with another of the same thing. But a Rolls-Royce? That might not be so bad. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-Apr-23 10:51 PM
Its nothing you need to thank me for She didn’t truly believe that, she truly felt she owed him thanks for a lot more than this, she owed him thanks for many things, she also felt she owed him a apology, thousands of them in fact, he had enough going on in his own person and business life without now being sucked into her mess of a life, the last thing he needed was more negative press, the papers getting hold that he was as many seemed to think a aggressor in this whole ordeal, she knew from what he told her and what she had read people had put into the press that he was this awful aggressive man Melody came to mind and she frowned just thinking of the woman, how she could say such awful things about him, un founded or not, that stuff didn’t just leave, it remained buried under the stack of papers just waiting to be brought up again, and she couldn’t help wondering if this all blew up for him would that be something that would be mentioned again? And he would once more have to deal with the negativity that come with it? She hoped not.... she truly did. She sighed as he released her hand sitting back in the chair she moved that laptop forward, she had a job to do after all, she told Miles she would look for a company to come and take his Bentley away, if this was one thing she could do to take some stress away from his life then she would, she started typing then deciding what she needed to do more than anything then was occupy her mind from the mess that was creating around her, she didn’t want to spend the whole evening thinking about him, she was hoping to have him out of her life so she could truly start living her own, and hopefully soon she would, she just needed to get over some hurdles soon....and a part of her was truly considering dropping the charges was it truly worth all this extra stress? *What about a rolls? * His words distracted her, gazing up from over the top of the laptop, peering towards him as he leaned against the counter acros
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s the kitchen, she pondered his suggestion smiling towards him. “I mean, rolls are nice. My father had one once for a function, there glorious vehicles, very reliable from what I've been told, and of course...they look fantastic to, honestly the best thing you can do is go and look at some right? Make some time to go to a show room or something and have a look at some, that’s the best way to decide right? And I'm happy to come with you.... Got to make sure those back seats are comfortable after all...” She teased trying to bring some light to the situation, just wanted to try and relax and have a little fun with him.
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Miles King BOT 27-Apr-23 06:27 AM
He couldn’t help the soft sound he made and the gentle smile that spread over his face listening to her. Seemed they were both in agreement, a Rolls Royce would be a fitting replacement to the Bentley if Miles decided to go that direction. As she mentioned her father, a thought struck him. One he’d never considered before and it took over the majority of his energy. Even so much as to not being able to hear the majority else of what Larisa had to say. Her Father, would getting a car like that help his chances in getting Larisa’s father’s approval? Did he care about his approval? Should he have asked for it? It was an odd concept for him, and while yes he knew that Mr. Bechtel wasn’t exactly thrilled to find out about Larisa and his trist in Italy over the weekend, Miles suddenly had the thought that perhaps the man was right in being as irate as he was. It hadn’t occurred to Miles that Larisa was a daughter of anyone, merely a woman that could make her own choices and her own decisions, and while very persuasive Miles hadn’t coerced her in any way. Larisa always had the option to say No.
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Or did she? That was the question now. Miles was her boss, she couldn’t exactly say no to him without wondering or worrying about a risk to her position. Not that Miles would have ever held it against her like that. He just wasn’t that kind of man, but he could see the issue with being both a boss and a lover in a way. There was no real way to uncross the line they’d passed over, but now Miles wondered if he in fact had been in the wrong here. It didn’t, feel, wrong being with Larisa. In fact he’d never felt better in his life. That fact had nothing to do with Connor’s feelings or Mr. Bechtel’s. As he pondered this developing arrangement, he considered what he should do if anything at all. He knew for certain, that he wanted this. Whatever this was. And he was willing to fight to keep it. ”...that’s the best way to decide, right? And I’m happy to come with you…” Her voice brought his attention back from the pit of thoughts he’d had, nearly making him respond with a quiet ‘hm?’ at her statement. Miles had nearly forgotten in his rabbit hole of thoughts that taken over his head that he had asked her what her opinion was on a Rolls Royce car, the replacement vehicle had been the furthest thing from his mind in the blink of an eye. ”Got to make sure those back seats are comfortable after all…” “In more ways than one.” He teased gently, the image of Larisa in the backseat of his brand new car quite the enticing one. Whether that was on their way to an elegant outing and she was wearing formal attire and dressed to the nines or whether that was on her knees over his lap perhaps at the end of such a nice event was a pleasant image to dwell on. Three Fucking Weeks…Bastard.. Miles groaned a little, letting the images of Larisa’s done up face twisted into euphoric delight as waves of pleasure washed over her fade away. It was better this way anyway, he couldn’t do what he wanted to with her right now so he’d just save the image and idea for later.
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“I know I have that meeting tomorrow with Edward…” He said quietly, not referring to his own father by anything other than his name. “But perhaps after the tongue lashing I get, we’ll go take a look at a new commuter for me.” The idea that a Bentley or a Rolls Royce or any other kind of high end vehicle could be considered a ‘commuter car’ was ludicrous and Miles knew it. But what else was he to call it? It was damn useful on busy work days to have someone else drive while he could work in the backseat on the way in or out of the office. That and if he ever did go to an after hours event, Miles never had to worry about having a little too much to drink since he wasn’t driving. Thinking about driving got him thinking of his driver Thomas and his face faded a little as he turned to Larisa. He’d never actually asked her, and considering what Julia had said, Miles thought it might be a good idea to. “Do you remember… when.. Thomas rescued you? At what point in the fight?” He asked, his words quiet and careful, not wanting to bring up the memory but too curious to let it be. “I…regretfully was too occupied with Connor to notice that Thomas had taken you away…I owe that man a debt I don’t think I’ll ever repay for getting you out of there…but… if we can figure out when he showed up, it might help us figure out what he might have seen or heard…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Apr-23 09:22 AM
In more ways than one She smiled playfully at his words, glad to see at least that he was able to tease her like he was now, her own mind wondered to the new vehicle he might purchase, how spacious it would be, though she was sure it would be just as spacious if not more spacious then the Bentley, her own mind wondering to what exactly they could get up to in the back of that limo, especially if they got one with a petition so Thomas couldn’t see them, her own mind wondered then, to when they might use it....going on holiday again maybe, going to events, would he take her to more events? Would he take her on holiday again? She hoped so....She wanted to go to Italy again with him, in fact she wanted to see so many places with him, thoughts of them being on a beach somewhere exotic came to mind, a happier thought process which had her generally smiling for the first time all day, a soft happy expression...She just hoped he saw that kind of future with her to, where they would share more moments like that. I know I have that meeting tomorrow with Edward... She winced when she thought about it, Edward his father, she wondered how that would go, she had almost forgotten about it, how would that go? The last thing he needed was anymore negtivity coming his way, he couldn’t imagine his father would be overjoyed with what he saw, especially after what had happened last time, she just hoped that maybe he might see it was different this time.... Who was she kidding, he wouldn’t see that straight away. No....But you can make him see it, just like you can make everyone else see it she thought to herself If he even wants that Larisa....How do you even know you’re a done deal? she thought again shaking her head softly at her words before his suggestion came out and she nodded. “Sure...We can do that when you're finished, I'd love to go find something with you...” She said gazing down at the laptop she sighed, god she was really not doing what she said she was,
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she had every intention of starting to look up recovering companies for his Bentley before his next question came out, she paused gazing up to him, her expression taking on a more thoughtful look, she chewed on her bottom lip trying to remember everything that had happened. “God Miles everything was such a blur....” She said carefully placing her head in her hands pondering hard about what had happened before Thomas came into view. “You two were fighting before he got me, I remember that.... I remember watching Connor hit you, I don’t remember what was said between the two of you, Thomas came behind lifted me of the ground, you two were shouting at each other, I...i remember Connor apologizing....but I don’t remember everything that was said, Im sorry Miles...I was in...A lot of pain, I was distorted, I don’t remember everything clearly...” She said perhaps a little sadly that she couldn’t be of more help to him.
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Miles King BOT 27-Apr-23 09:58 AM
His mood brightened a little, knowing she’d like to go with him car shopping. It was something he really could use her help with. Having someone there to reel him in was a necessity. I’ll see if Thomas wants to go too… have him drive us in the Range or something.. Miles thought, while he waited for her to answer with whatever she could remember regarding the incident the previous day. For Miles, he could only remember the sting of the rain and the haze of anger and rage between himself and Connor. His lip was still slightly swollen from the hook Connor had given him and absentmindedly Miles played with the swelling in his teeth a moment thinking about it. He couldn’t recall the details of the fenceline or the way the layout of the backyard was. All Miles was focused on was Larisa’s limp body on the ground when Connor initially tossed her, and then Connor himself. Miles could still see the smug arrogance on the man’s crazed face, the way he’d nipped at Larisa’s ear and mocked her for not ‘saying hello to her boss’. The images were chopped up, especially after Miles had collided his head with Connor’s, more to shut him up than anything else. ”God Miles everything was such a blur…” That was the understatement of the century. He certainly understood that, and nodded quietly when she mentioned it. This wouldn’t be easy, and Miles knew that. They were piecing together a puzzle with three different sets of pieces. The goal that Miles was trying to get to was to see if Thomas was the glue that could stick everything together. That boy needs a damn raise for sure… He thought, listening as Larisa did her best to describe what she remembered about yesterday. It was painful to hear how little she could recall, as if the memory was locked behind a wall or dripped through an hourglass of sand. Miles was starting to regret asking her, though when she mentioned Connor apologizing Miles jerked his head up to pay attention to her a bit closer.
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Miles had either forgotten or had concussed himself into not recalling that particular part of the fight. His face screwed up in thought and he put his hand on his chin in thought, desperately trying to pull the words from his broken memory. That’s right… Connor was apologizing… What did he say exactly… Miles had the hardest time recalling the exact words. Even vocalizing it after a moment or two. “That’s right… He said… I’m Sorry… but.. I know he said more than that… I just… Something about threatening me I think, but I don’t recall exactly what he said…” Miles confessed, a look of sheer frustration at his own inability to remember something that was barely twenty four hours old apparent on his face. It as maddening, seeing the disheveled form and face of Connor on his back on the wet grass and mud with the rain coming down all around them. Miles could hear the cries and the shouts, but it was like they were being said through an invisible pillow with how muffled and unintelligible they were. All he could recall was hearing Connor clearly say ‘I’m Sorry alright!’, even though he could see in his head how Connor’s mouth kept moving and words surely kept coming past those three. ”I’m sorry Miles… I was in… a lot of pain, I was distorted, I don’t remember everything clearly…” “There’s nothing for you to apologize for Love.” Miles said gently, shaking his head at her. He pushed himself off that counter and moved to her side in a few quiet strides. Even in a loose fitted t-shirt, she was perfect. Stunningly beautiful and Miles couldn’t have been happier with her there. In gentle respect for her, Miles leaned down to kiss at her temple not wanting her to fret any further about the series of questions he had given to her.
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“Non preoccuparti. Per favore, agnello mio... oggi non voglio che ti preoccupi più di questo. Mi dispiace di averlo chiesto, è stato insensibile da parte mia.” Don't worry about it. Please my Little Lamb... I don't want you to worry anymore today about it. I'm sorry I asked, it was insensitive of me. His words were soft and gentle against her hair, carefully taking the back of his index and middle fingers and running them down her cheek tenderly. Miles hated how marked she was, how her body was covered in bruises and how Connor had dared slap her so hard to leave one on her face. For the moment, Miles just stayed there taking her in before he felt the need to straighten back out again. If only to check his phone for the time to see where their delivery would be and thankfully it was on its way. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Apr-23 11:21 AM
There's nothing to apologise for love She frowned a little because she felt like she should, she wanted to remember more from what happened, but the pain in her ribs, that was the only thing she could remember, how much she hurt, how her head spinning, how wet and dirty she was, how she shuddered on the floor, that was the memories she seemed to be holding her captive, she remember looking up in a haze to Connor and Miles when Connor hit him, she remembered calling for them to stop....but then it was all a blur again until Thomas came and helped her up. She remembered clinging to him as he helped her out, she knew it might have been important to remember more but there was simply nothing more coming. Her eyes caught the shadow nearing closer as Miles closed the distance between them before he kissed the top of her head, she closed her eyes leaning into that contact and taking a deep breath her hand coming up to clutch to his waist a little as he came over to give her that comfort he clearly thought and she defiantly needed in that moment, when his thick Italian accent came out she smiled warmly, there was something out hearing him talk Italian to her, it was a huge comfort for her, it brought her a sense of home she truly loved. “ I love it when you talk Italian to me, you would never know it wasn’t your native tongue...” She teased with a smile, feeling his fingers running down her cheek she gazed up to look towards him, her fingers roaming up his chest to toy with the fabric, gazing up at his handsome features she simply wanted to focus on him and not the situation around them. “Stop distracting me Mr KIng, I have some work to do for my boss, and if I get into trouble because I'm underperforming, god knows what that man might have me doing...” She teased with a playful wink up to him before she finally tilted her body back to the laptop, she had to do this one job for him, especially if they wanted to find a new vehicle tomorrow, they didn’t want that still in
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Miles King BOT 27-Apr-23 11:23 AM
”I love it when you speak Italian to me, you would never know it wasn’t your native tongue…” “I’ll be sure to speak it more often… Unless you have a different use for my, native tongue.” Miles returned the tease to her softly, pulling away from her and grinning from ear to ear. While he couldn’t really do anything too strenuous with her, he was glad they could tease each other like this. He enjoyed their banter, it was enjoyable and fun for him. However as she continued he couldn’t help the gentle laugh that came out instead. “Your boss sounds like a right asshole.” He said playfully, letting his fingers play at the curls in her hair as he pulled himself away from her. “He’d probably feel the need to bend you over… really make it clear that ‘underperforming’ wouldn’t be tolerated…” He continued, letting the lock of hair softly fall from his grasp. She did have a point though, he’d asked her to do this one task for him and he had other mails that he should be answering anyway. WIth a bit of a disgruntled chuckle he pulled his phone out and moved towards the living room couch. He still had to wait for the delivery to arrive and it looked like it would be there any moment. So in the meantime he’d do a little work. “I’ll leave you to it then…” He said kindly over his shoulder, “Would hate for your boss to get mad.” The words teased from his lips, his steps moving away from her a moment so that he could let himself collapse onto his couch. The leather groaned under hip and he propped his head up on one of the arm rests as he went over the different mails he had on his phone. Miles just wasn’t in the mood to attempt to set himself up in his office here at home and it didn’t seem like there was too much going on today that he had to worry about. Thankfully, Julia had taken care of any meetings that he had for the next few days, leaving only Edwards on the calendar as she wasn’t authorized to remove that particular one. Miles couldn’t help running his fingers through
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his hair with one hand and groaning as he glared at the meeting set for tomorrow. He really didn’t want to have this conversation with his father, especially after everything that had happened with Connor. Even though he knew there was really no getting around it.
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About an hour into their work, Miles heard the familiar ringing of his doorbell announcing the delivery that they’d ordered was here. If Larisa had made to get up at any point, he just waved her off. It was easier for him to get up and down than it was for her, and they would just be bringing everything into the kitchen and leaving it on the island for him and Larisa to sort out. Miles smiled and directed the pair of delivery drivers to the kitchen, letting them into the home to deposit the reusable delivery canvas bags on the black marble counter top. There were quite a few of these bags and it took a couple trips, but once completed Miles just escorted them back to the door and pulled a hundred pound note out for each of them as a tip. Miles liked doing that in person versus actually on the app, just because then he knew they received the whole of it, not a portion taken out by the owners of the app in question. “Let’s see…” He said quietly, moving to the different bags on the counter and sorting through the different fruits and vegetables, the essentials that she’d purchased and grinning gleefully at the three bottles of whiskey that were neatly and expertly packed on their own in their own bag. He planned to get into one of those later, instead moving to another bag and pulling out a box of chocolates; truffles it looked like. Miles opened it up and leaned on the counter in front of Larisa, holding the box out for her to take one if she so wanted. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-Apr-23 12:36 PM
His teasing words caught her of guard, the flush that erupted in her cheeks was a tell-tale sign of that as she peeked up to him, seeing that mischievous grin against his face caused her to snort and chuckle a little up to him shaking her head, though his words soon had her shifting on that chair as her mind soon wondered to what that native tongue of his could truly do...and so many blissful images popped into her head which caused her to groan inwardly and for a moment she truly felt like she too could strangle Connor for putting this on her * three fucking weeks....how the hell am I going to survive that long? I can't even last a day* she grumbled inwardly to herself. “Oh, I have many uses for that native tongue of yours Il mio lupo...Just a shame I have to wait three weeks to truly put it to work.” She said in a teasing tone before she groaned again shaking her head.” A damn fucking shame, and one I am getting rather annoyed at that fact every second that passes...” she grumbled to herself, God she truly could kill Connor for this, as the conversation turned to her boss she grinned again shrugging. “Ah he certainty can be, but I've learned a few tricks working for him, so I can tame that wild beast occasionally. But I certainly don’t want to get on his bad side, despite how incredibly sexy he is when he is angry...” she teased, because god was he...Even though the situation was terrible what happened, her thoughts moving back to how protective how almost primal he became of her, well frankly she would be lying if she said it didn’t turn her on if just a bit....The thought however caused her to blink and serious consider if she was of sound mind, but hey...At least she was trying to see a more positive outlook onto the whole situation Yeah your lover beating the shit out of someone turned you on...what the hell is wrong with you she thought “And unfortunately, he hasn’t bent me over anything yet, though I'm sure with another persuasion I could get rea
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l good use out of that desk of his.” she teased, before she truly turned her attention back to the laptop okay that’s enough Larisa... she berated herself. “yes I would Mr King...Because you're sure you're not making it easy for a girl to concentrate over here..” she teased before she watched him head of into that living room and plonk himself down, she watched him for a moment with the softest of expressions before she soon turned back to that laptop and the pair remained silent as they went over the work they were doing, Larisa had seemed to find a pretty decent company that would sort out his car, they had impeccable reviews and dealt with from what she could see most high end vehicles, it might sound stupid but she wanted the best company to deal with this, knowing just how important it was to Miles, she contemplated calling but she didn’t want to clog up her line encase anyone else tried to get in contact so instead she sent a email, and she did indeed send a few emails to a few others just encase.
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It was at that time she heard the door go and she did indeed turn around as if to get up to help before Miles waved her of, she heard the door open and suddenly watched delivery people coming in, she quickly lowered her leg very aware her leg folded the way it was had her shirt rolled right up, quickly grasping the hem of the shirt she tugged it down, giving the delivery people a bashful smile hoping to god they saw nothing as she watched the bags being placed down before they soon left, she was half tempted to get up and help him but she knew he wouldn’t allow it. So instead she remained where he was, watching as he come back and started to get the array of food out, her eyes hopefully watching before the box of truffles come out and she grinned happily wasting no time to reach forward and grab one popping it instantly into her mouth with a satisfied groan, god it had been a while since she had those and it was just as glorious as she remembered. “I've contacted a few companies to sort the Bentley out, hopefully there get back to me today “she said after she finished that truffle rubbing her hands together to remove the dust it had left behind. “I know you're probably going to say no but...did you need a hand with anything?”
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Miles King BOT 27-Apr-23 07:48 PM
The only thing Miles said as he moved away to her concerned that comment she made regarding his desk. It was low and gentle the way he said it, more that he was talking to himself than actually to Larisa. “All in good time love…All in good time.” The amount of work he had was thankfully not something that he had to get up often to move to an actualy computer. Most could be handled from his phone, delegating out different tasks to his department heads and replying to emails. He was nearly bored to pieces when the delivery came in, which was another reason he didn’t want Larisa to get up. For one, he needed to stretch his legs and get himself moving before he passed out on the couch but for another the last thing he wanted was for her to hurt herself. It was easier for him to get up, so when the delivery was made and the items in the kitchen were quietly being sorted, he had wasted no time finding that chocolate for her first. It had after all been a must have on her list of things to get. The joy on her face and the soft groan she made sent a warm fluttering feeling deep within his chest. Making her happy, seemed to make him happy too. The look of delight on her face was captivating and while he could have enjoyed that look for the rest of the day, he knew that he had some prep work to do. “Don’t spoil your dinner.” He said quietly, purposefully leaving the truffles on the counter next to her as he pulled out the game hens he’d wanted as well as the asparagus and seasonings. He wasn’t a great chef, but he could do some basic cooking at least. ”I know you’re probably going to say no but… did you need a hand with anything?”
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“You’re right about that…No, I don’t need your help, but thank you anyway.” he said softly, folding up the canvas bags as he began putting the non essential items away. Dry goods were put in the pantry, cold were refrigerated and frozen stuck in the freezer. It didn’t take him long to really sort everything out and leave only the vegetables for tonight, the seasonings he had in store for them, and the hens ready for prepping. Miles then got himself to work. He was done dealing with work and the endless slog of reports he had to go through for each individual department and the meetings that he’d have to attend to go with them. The first thing he did was turn the oven on so that it could preheat for the birds. Afterwards, he got to cleaning the little things, washing their skins and making sure the innards were discarded. Miles had no use for them, even though they could be used for flavoring gravies or for other sides. Next he placed them into a large glass bowl so they had somewhere to be while he washed his hands thoroughly and got a couple cutting boards and knives out. After cleaning, all that remained was the pair of birds, that he held gently in his hands once he was ready to season them and prep them for a glass dish to roast them in. Miles hummed a little to himself, rubbing a mixture of sea salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme with a healthy drizzle of olive oil to keep it all together over the little bodies of the birds before delicately placing each one in the dish.
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“How’s the tow for the car coming along? Did you end up finding anyone?” He asked, washing his hands thoroughly again before he went to the vegetables to begin prepping those. Miles planned to saute them on the stove in a cast iron skillet, so that he could take a bit more time prepping. While he waited for an answer from her, he stuck the hens into the oven to let them begin to cook while he washed and prepped the vegetables for the pan. The great thing about Cornish Game hens is that they tasted roughly like chicken and they cooked fairly quickly so they wouldn’t be waiting too long to be able to have their little homemade dinner. It was one of the reasons that he liked them, that and at least to Miles it made him seem more capable in the kitchen than he really was. Breakfast was one thing, but more complex meals weren’t his forte. He could make something sustainable, and it wouldn’t be disgusting as long as he paid attention to what he was doing, but he absolutely tipped his hat to Larisa on the cooking side of things. The lamb she’d made had been exquisite, and he knew nothing he’d make would compare to that. Wearing just his lounge pants as he’d yet to put on a shit this whole time, Miles put the skillet on the stove to heat up over the gentle blue flame that danced underneath the burner beneath it and opened a bottle of red cooking wine to splash into it. Every so often, Miles would take his fingers and run them under the water of the sink faucet, before flicking them onto the skillet and waiting. Not only for the reaction that he wanted to see and hear, but also for any news from Larisa. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Apr-23 03:14 AM
Don’t spoil your dinner. * She couldn’t stop the small roll of her eyes as he got on at her for having the one truffle, I mean honestly he didn’t want her to spoil her dinner and yet here he was handing her the damn truffles on a gold platter, she loved truffles and resisting them was not the easiest thing, she of course didn’t want to spoil the dinner he was making her, but a couple of truffles weren't going to harm her appetite, she was starving and having those little delicious balls in front of her made it hard to resist. “Yes dad....” she teased playing almost shuddering at her choice of words *God don’t do that again she berated to herself at the shudder of sheer distaste that ran through her for her choice of words, watching as he started to get the stuff out of the bags after expressing that he didn’t need any help from her, not that she truly thought he would accept it anyway, she reached forward grabbing another truffle and popped it into her mouth before she pushed the box away knowing full well if it stayed that close to her she would eat half of it before he even got dinner half way done. She watched him then, leaning against that table as he worked in front of her shirtless in the soft lights of the kitchen, her eyes following every little action he did, watching the way he started to prep the dinner, for someone who claimed to do very little cooking, he seemed to know what he was doing, and there was something so sensual about the way he worked, the way he moved himself around the kitchen and the thoughtful expression on his face as he concentrated, the smile spread across her face as she watched him, she wondered if he knew just how alluring he was, even when he was doing something as simple as making dinner. *How's the tow for the car coming along? Did you manage to find anyone? * She gazed at him in wonder as his question come out, perking a brow up towards him. “Did you completely ignore what I said a moment ago Miles? “She teased
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moving to sit up a little bit on that table finding she was getting a little uncomfortable hunched over like that. “I've found a couple ive emailed, I would of called but I don’t want to be on the phone encase I get any incoming calls, hopefully ill hear back to one of them soon...” she said , her eyes watching as he once again went back to prepping the veg now the soft smile still against her face to watch him. “You seem to be making easy work of that Miles...” she teased, God this felt so normal, being together like this, like a real couple...it was nice, it was comforting and the more they did simple things like this together the more she found she wanted it.
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Miles King BOT 28-Apr-23 06:44 AM
She wasn’t the only one to shudder at that slip of the tongue. Miles couldn’t help pausing and raising an arched brow at her sassy tease. He blinked a little in confusion before shaking his head at her. “Sir will work just fine…” He responded, a quiet chuckle on his lips though he couldn’t hide the slight distaste he had at her choice of words either. While some men and he supposed women enjoyed the idea of their partner calling them ‘Daddy’, Miles was not one of them. And by the shudder that went through Larisa, she couldn’t agree more. So he just shook it off and continued the prep work that he needed to do in order to get their dinner done. It wasn’t lost on him how she watched him move around the kitchen. How she followed the little actions that he did and almost inspected the way that he worked. While he wasn’t trying necessarily to be some sex god in the kitchen, he wasn’t exactly doing a bad job of it either. Miles couldn’t help the way he held himself, with confidence and charisma in most everything he did. It was just how he was raised, so when he noticed that she was watching him, Miles gave her a quiet smirk at her. Even flexing his chest a little like he was trying to recreate being that peacock on stage at the Gala event. It was more in play than anything else, give her something really juicy to look at while he worked, which was probably why her next question caught him off guard a little. ”Did you completely ignore what I said a moment ago Miles?” “I… I suppose I did.” He admitted, halting in prepping the vege as she said it. He had gotten so distracted by going through the groceries and getting the chocolates out for her, that he hadn’t even registered what she’d said before. Which, as very unlike Miles. He was usually so detail oriented, and never let little things like that slip through unnoticed. Must have hit my head harder than I thought.. He concluded, checking the skillet again with a flick of water and smiling a little as the dropl
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ets finally sizzled and evaporated with the heat coming off of it.
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“My apologies… Thank you for doing that Larisa. Hopefully that can be taken care of as soon as possible. It’s such an eyesore seeing the thing sit there like that.” He commented, taking the bottle of wine in one hand and the skillet handle in the other. Miles lifted the skillet and tilted it slightly towards the fire, splashing a bit of the wine into it before tossing the vegetables he wanted cooked in as well. A soft blue flame burst off the edge of it and he shook the pan back and forth to quell the fire until it puffed itself out. It was a trick he’d seen quite a few times, and it tended to add a slight smokey flavoring to whatever was being cooked without burning it. If done correctly of course. Thankfully to Miles’ relief he didn’t actually burn anything though he was sure he hadn’t let the fire go as long as it needed to in order to be entirely effective, shifting the skillet back and forth so the vege could cook evenly. ”You seem to be making easy work of that Miles…” “I’m no chef..” He said quietly, a soft smile on his face. “But it’s an easy enough meal that even I have a hard time fucking up. I can’t eat take out all the time; I’d be a blimp.” Miles teased back, looking over at her at his countertop. This was easier than he thought it would be. Domestic, which he had always considered something out of his reach and too lackluster for him to want, but this? This was normal, and easy and there was a sense of peace with it. Miles wasn’t sure if it was because it was just because he was behaving as he normally would in his house or if it was because she was there. Everything in him was telling him it was because she sat there. That Larisa was talking with and watching him, and that this just felt normal because of her. It was nice…and while he wouldn’t admit it outloud, Miles liked it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Apr-23 09:22 AM
Sir will work just fine She couldn’t stop another chuckle that left her lips , god it would have been a disaster if he said he liked that name....I mean she certainty wasn’t against the pet names they had chosen for one another, she loved them in fact, sir worked for her to ...but that it made her shudder again just thinking about it, it certainly wasn’t a name she would ever consider saying, thankful at least that he didn’t like the name neither. She didn’t miss the way he started to almost perform for her right there in the kitchen, the way he noticed her watching him and his while dynamic changed as he worked which caused a small laugh to roll through her lips, god he was truly ridiculous at times, but god he was drop dead gorgeous, and she certainly wouldn’t mind him cooking for her half naked every day if he wanted to, so long as she got to sit here on her stool and watch him, grinning as he said he did indeed not listen to what she had to say which caused her to click her tongue at him wagging her finger left and right. “What kind of businessman are you hmm? Can't even pay attention fine details being relayed to you, my your awfully distracted hmm? “She teased with a mischievous grin reaching for her water she took a swig wishing then in that moment she had something stronger, though she wondered how much of a good idea that was, she was having a hard time behaving herself around this man she was sober.... if she had too much to drink? Ribs be damned, she would have to be extra cautious tonight knowing exactly how she could be after one-to-many whiskeys. “i know hopefully there get back to me today and I can get it sorted so it will be taken away tomorrow, it is a eye sore...and a reminder of everything, it will be better when its gone and we can get you a new shiny model...” She teased, she watched as he grasped the alcohol and like a trained chef, he tipped the pan up and the blue flames suddenly showed up causing her to grin with excitement as
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the little show he seemed to be putting on for him “Bravo Miles, il mio spettacolo privato, fortunato me..” Bravo Miles, my own private show, lucky me she teased before she heard her laptop ping, she soon turned her attention away from what he was doing to turn her body completely round to check her emails. “ ah great, someone got back to me...” she said she opened the email grinning a little wider, it was her first choice to, they had such a fantastic reputation and dealt with the more high end clients so she knew they would be perfect to do this job, and they also pride themselves in discretion which was perfect to, she certainly didn’t need any company going around talking to the tabloids about the fact they picked up Miles vehicle. “ It’s the first company I contacted which I'm over the moon with, there reviews are impeccable, they can come collect the vehicle tomorrow morning between ten am and midday...i know you have the meeting with your father but I'll be here so I can sort it for you?” she said before she composed a reply to accept it, she obviously wanted his opinion and if he wanted to he was welcome to come and have a look at the company himself.
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Miles King BOT 28-Apr-23 10:16 AM
”Bravo Miles, my own private show, lucky me.” “Cena e spettacolo, solo il meglio per il mio Agnellino” “Dinner and a show, only the best for my Little Lamb Miles just laughed softly at her. Sure, he was putting on a bit of a show for her. He couldn’t really help it, it made her smile and seemed to make her happy. So if he had to look a bit pompous in the privacy of his own home in order to do that for her, then he really didn’t see an issue with it. Besides that, he did appreciate the attention in one way or another. While the vege continued to cook and the hens roasted in the oven, Miles turned the heat down just a bit to make sure that things wouldn’t burn when he stepped away from the stovetop for a moment. He turned his back to it just to pull one of those expensive bottles of whiskey out, along with a pair of short crystal glasses. After going to the side of the fridge and depositing a few cubes of ice into each glass, without prompting Miles poured the pair of them a glass each. The bottle was left next to the truffles and Miles almost felt it was fitting. The whiskey and the chocolate that she had requested fit nicely on that counter and he gently slid a glass in her direction. “That’s good news to hear.” He said softly, turning himself back to the vege and taking them off the heat so that they wouldn’t burn but remain good and hot. Without really thinking about it, Miles took a good sip of that whiskey in his hand before setting the glass down on the counter to check on the hens in the oven. A wafting of warmth radiated out of the oven along with the smell of roasted bird. It looked like they were coming along nicely, and after carefully checking them Miles closed the oven door to give them a few more minutes to brown and crisp the skin. He just hoped that she wouldn’t mind the relatively simple dinner he had had planned. It as nothing as fancy or as delicious as what she’d made, but he at least thought it smelled and looked good so far.
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“That should be fine. The earlier the better. I trust your judgment.” Miles said casually, leaning against the counter to wait for the hens in the oven to finish coloring to that golden crisp brown he was looking for. The rosemary and thyme scent hung gently in the air, and even Miles couldn’t help needing to swallow a little of the saliva build up that he got with the smell of it. It probably wasn’t the best idea to have the whiskey in his hand before dinner but with the day they’d had and the stress they’d dealt with, Miles felt he had waited long enough to open one of those bottles. Though after speaking with Julia, getting the car taken care of and so far having not burned the absolute hell out of dinner, Miles was starting to allow himself to feel good. The beginning of the day may not have started out fantastic after their fun little play in bed. But the end of the day was looking up the more it washed over the pair of them. The meeting with Edward tomorrow Miles wished he could postpone, though it was a bit of a relief that Larisa was already planning it seemed to stay home tomorrow. Miles didn’t want her going to the office, not in her condition for at least another week if he could help it. “I’ll probably take the Aston to the office tomorrow… though depending on the weather I might just take the Ferrari out…” He said absentmindedly, looking out the window at the fairly decent weather that had graced them. If the next day proved to be bright and sunny, it might be nice to take the convertible for once though Miles inwardly doubted he actually would. He liked driving the Aston Martin around, and he was starting to miss driving Jade. The thought of meeting with Edward put a damper on his mood though, so shaking his head a little he raised his glass as if to toast with Larisa, a mischievous smile on her face and a bit of a sinister gleam in his eyes. For him the little raise of his glass was to keeping Connor behind bars, the hope and promise that he wo
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Apr-23 10:32 AM
She grinned at his teasing words, as he continued to parade around that kitchen like a peacock showing off to their mate, it was enticing in a strange way, at least for her, having him so intimate here in the kitchen just for her, she honestly still had a hard time registering how the hell all this happened like it did, how she went from berating herself for even thinking the man was good looking, to not sitting in his kitchen in an oversized t-shirt watching as he cooked dinner for her without a shirt on, it all happened quick, very quick and she didn’t know if that should scare her, at least a little....but it didn’t, somehow none of this did, from the second she got to know this man she felt nothing but safe and content with him, it made all this to easy...he made it to easy to like him...to like him a lot... She watched him then as he grabbed out the whiskey, that bloody expensive one, which she would most certainly not be downing again quite as quick as she did before, she pulled it out last time and gave no thought to how much it was well Jesus I didn’t think it was that much at least she said to herself, before that glass got brought over and she gazed at the liquid glimmering around that ice cube as she reached forward and brought the glass forward. “I'll message them back then, and hopefully it will be gone before you get back tomorrow “ she said hopefully, leaving the glass there for a moment she turned back to the laptop typing up a quick reply and sending it , at least that was one less thing for them to worry about, the comforting smell of the dinner came around her then and her smile brightened, it smelt so homely if that was even the right thing to say , but it did, a brought a bigger sense of calm around her. When he held the glass up, she smiled softly grasping the glass and holding it up to him in a silent cheer for the day, god she needed this drink and she had to stop herself from downing it, though even around the calmness that unea
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sy feeling still sat in the bottom of her stomach making it hard for her to truly relax before she brought the hazy liquid up to her lips and she took a small sip before placing the glass down. “Dinner smells wonderful by the way, I'm looking forward to trying it. “
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Miles King BOT 28-Apr-23 11:57 AM
”Dinner smells wonderful by the way, I’m looking forward to trying it.” “It’s not gourmet but I do hope you like it.” The way Miles said it actually sounded fairly humble coming from the normally charismatic and overly proud man. He really didn’t think much of it, it was just something he knew how to do that wasn’t too difficult. It wasn’t something that you would find at some five star restaurant nor was it something that you would expect to find at a fast food chain. The meal was just, homely in a way, a comfort and easy to prepare. “I’m pretty sure I’ll be in a foul mood tomorrow after my meeting…” Miles continued quietly, a light irritated groan on his words as he thought of the meeting he was going to have to have with his father regarding his relationship with Larisa. “So I think I’ll likely just take a half day if I can get away with it. Depending on how you’re feeling maybe we’ll see about going to the dealership and looking at a replacement.” It was more a casual thought he had out loud not necessarily a plan. He doubted he’d actually get the chance to have a half day, as he knew once he was in the office it was damn near impossible to get him to leave.
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Miles checked the time on the oven LED and decided just a few more minutes would be perfect for everything to be ready to plate, so he pushed himself off the counter and went to the cupboard for a pair of white plates to put everything on. His mind circled the rabbit hole again, realizing that Larisa would be in his home alone for most of the day. Better here than anywhere else… at least she’s safe here. He thought immediately, opening a drawer to pull out the appropriate silverware needed as well and placing them next to the plates on standby. Did she want to stay here though, that was the actual question he should have asked himself. It was easy and peaceful having her here, and he assumed that she wouldn’t want to go anywhere else, but Miles was beginning to have second thoughts on that. She’d just gotten out of a toxic relationship, and it was really because of him that she had. Miles had no misunderstanding that the feud and the fight and everything that was said or done with Connor was in direct retaliation for his actions taking her away to Italy with him. Checking the time again he decided enough was enough, and grabbed a pair of thick hand towels to pull the cooking hens out of the oven and placed on the stove top. The skins on them were a soft golden brown, the spices and herbs darkened and roasted into the skin. They shone a little with the addition of the oil he’d used and as carefully as he could Miles used a pair of stainless steel tongs to plate one bird on each plate, as well as a helping of the sauteed vegetable medley he’d made as the side. It wasn’t a lot, at least not for him, but there was a bit of apprehension and perhaps even a slight nervousness when he presented her plate to her.
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“Your dinner. Use the whiskey to make it taste more bearable if you need to.” He chuckled lightly, taking a seat next to her at the countertop, more because he didn’t want to sit in his formal dining space but also so he could enjoy the dinner he’d made himself too. As gently as he could he closed her laptop once she had moved enough out of the way that he wouldn’t close it on her fingers and slid it a little away from her. “If there’s anything else you’d like, let me know. I’m sure there’s plenty that we ordered that you could have instead, if this is too grotesque for you.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Apr-23 12:28 PM
“You say that like I expect Gourmet meals every time I eat...” she teased her finger running lightly over the rim of that whiskey glass, she at least hoped he didn’t think that, she certainly didn’t want to put any unnecessary pressure on him to feel like he had to produce anything of that quality for her every time he cooked, Christ there was some days when she lived with Connor she barely ate a meal some evenings, her mood, their relationship so many factors stopped her from truly wanting to eat on occasion and even then when she did it was certainly nothing to shout about, so the fact he was even cooking for her a meal that frankly sounded and smelt delightful meant a lot to her. Her expression soured soon though as he mentioned the meeting with his father, her finger continued its idly dance over that glass simply nodding towards him. “I hope it doesn’t go as bad as you think.... If you need anything, you know I'm here, right? You don’t have to do this all on your own “not that she expected him to drag her along to any kind of meeting with his father, but she at least wanted him to know that if he needed anything from her, she wasn’t against supporting him in any way. “I'd love to go see a new vehicle with you, if we get the time Tomorow then great, if not another time yeah? I'll be here anyway; I'll be on the laptop so if you're working and need anything I'll do my best to assist with anything work related “ She watched with nothing but excitement as he pulled the hens out of the oven, the smell of the roasting bird had her mouth-watering, they looked amazing, her eyes soon moving from the food he was cautiously plating up to his face, and she could see the apprehension clearly visible on his face and it caused her face to soften at it god he is so nervous she thought to herself, that was so very clear to see, and honestly she simply found it the most adorable thing to witness, not that she would say anything to him, she certainly didn’t want to embarr
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ass him, though her memory of the time he blushed in his office had her grinning brighter he was even more adorable then she thought to herself. She sat herself up a little straighter as that food was presented to her, and nothing but happiness and clear excitement to try the food was shown against her face, even when his teasing words came out and she couldn’t stop the roll of her eyes or how she shook her head towards him. “Will you stop it Miles, I can say with certainty I will not need the whiskey to wash anything away, it looks and smells incredible...” she said reaching over she clasped her hand over his giving it a soft squeeze. “Thank you for making it for me...” she said with sincerity, before she moved back to that plate. She wasted no time in cutting into the bird, it was cooked as far as she was concerned to perfection and it truly did smell incredible, she popped some into her mouth and instantly could taste the herbs he had used, before the succulent meat came through and she groaned a little at the taste of it, god why was this man so worried? It was incredibly good; she finished the mouthful gazing over to him. “You're lying to me you know, making me believe you’re a rubbish cook, shame on you Miles...This is amazing, and I'm not just saying that...” she said before going back in for another one.
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Miles King BOT 28-Apr-23 02:34 PM
While Miles didn’t fancy himself a chef or anything, it was something that he didn’t do often. The idea of cooking for anyone but himself. So to say the man was a little nervous at the idea of giving her something that he would make for himself on off days was a little bit of an understatement. If she hates it, I can always just order something… He thought, sitting down and waiting for that first bite to go down. The relief he felt even had his shoulders dropping in relaxation. “I’m… I’m glad you like it.” He said softly, turning a little to tuck into his own plate after confirming with her that she wasn’t just pulling his leg. The hen had come out tender and the seasoning he’d used was a light flavor that even Miles could appreciate. He couldn’t help but chuckle a little at her, truly glad that she didn’t dislike his cooking. Even he couldn’t deny that he’d done a good job this time, moving the vege around on his plate while he enjoyed the meal he’d spent time making. For Miles it wasn’t often that he had the energy or the time to make his own meals, and while he could make a few things here and there he was more likely to just have something delivered to his home or go out to a restaurant. “Just, don’t get used to it… I only know a few things, you’ll get sick of it soon enough I’m sure.” He chuckled quietly. He could cook this, and make breakfasts, and perhaps a few other small or similar things but not much else. Preferring instead to have his food made by someone far more capable. For a little while, Miles just let the meal continue quietly. He didn’t want to interrupt the moment of peace they had and to be honest, he was enjoying the fact that his home was so warm. On any other day, he’d be eating alone at this countertop, likely eating take out because cooking for himself brought him little joy or satisfaction. Looking out at his kitchen, he could see the stark difference of how minimal the lights would be, how cold and how quiet the marble and the tile
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of the home would feel by himself. But with Larisa there, the whole house felt brighter as if the modern aesthetic of his home had taken on a warmth that radiated through it. It was nice, sharing a meal, sharing a space. More so than Miles thought it would.
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“This… is nice.” He said quietly, verbalizing his thoughts as they went through him, though unsure exactly how to discuss it or if he even should. Surely she’d want her own place eventually; She just got done with a bad break up, and Miles couldn’t figure out where his heart was. Or what he should do about finding it for that matter. It would be presumptuous of him to think that Larisa would just want to stay here, would just want to stay with him. Taking separate cars and staggering their arrivals at work had to be a stressful thing for her, just as much as Miles detested it too. But he didn’t want to limit her or her freedom. Would keeping her here, where he knew that she was safe and secure every day and every night do that? Miles wasn’t exactly sure. He thought perhaps he was giving her something that would be seen as chivalrous or caring at the very least. Providing her a place where she could be comfortable and safe, away from prying eyes and… With me… Larisa hadn’t voiced what she wanted to do after Connor. After everything that had happened. Miles had just taken control, like he always did with his life and anyone in it. It was this realization that made him sit there in silence. She’d been a trapped bird in a cage of misery for god knows how long with Connor; in Miles’ eyes she deserved to take flight and go as far as her wings would take her. He just hoped that they might turn her back to him. Though the reality that he had to realize was that it was quite possible that she might not and the unknown of that made his chest hurt. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Apr-23 03:05 PM
I'm glad you like it Even the way he said those words had her smiling softly towards him, almost like he was astonished that she did, but she truly did, it tasted great, she moved her leg again so it could fold over the other the act pulling against her ribs which caused a small wince to roll over her features before she managed to compose her self again and truly settle back down into the meal, grasping her cutlery she went for the veg next cutting some of it up and popping it into her mouth , his next words come and she tried to push down that chuckle that was threatening to spill out over the mouthfull of food. “Oh, I Dunno, you would be surprised , the lamb I made for you isn't something I would typically do, in fact I rarely cooked at home with...” she stopped herself from saying his name, even thinking it sent a wave of distaste over her and she didn’t want to even think about him not whilst they was enjoying a meal together. “ I never really wanted to I guess, so once im back to normal ill be more then happy to cook for you, I do enjoy it...So it wouldn’t be a daunting task..” she said perhaps just wanting to reassure him that she really wouldn’t mind doing it, though thinking that brought her earlier thoughts racing back to the surface. Here she was again, thinking about staying here. What if she was putting herself here without him truly wanting it? He didn’t say he had a problem with it..Didn’t give him much choice though did you? she berated herself, remaining silent as she tucked into the dinner in front of her, but this didn’t feel forced, or like he had to do it, it felt intimate, it felt like two people, who lived together, sharing a meal...it felt right. It felt like she should be here, but did he feel the same? This...is nice His words soon brought her back to the Prescence, gazing up from the plate of food she was happily making her way through to look over to him, a small smile came over her face nodding towards him in a silen
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t reply, at least for now. “Yeah...it is...” she said softly, her fork came to toy with the vegetables on her plate, this not knowing was killing her...what was to happen now? Did he want her here? Did he want her to find somewhere else when she was better? She chewed on her bottom lip in thought for a moment, she was never very good at putting things into words, and she certainly didn’t want to make it sound like she didn’t want to be here, because God she did...
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“Miles...” she said carefully, her eyes not yet lifting from that plate, not even sure if she could look at him when she asked him, perhaps afraid of what his response might be to what she needed to ask. “This... Arrangement. Me staying here.... I know it must be difficult, giving the situation with...work...family...and... well everything in between.” she said carefully, but even the beginning of this didn’t sound right. “What I mean is, I like being here...with you, it just feels ...right...But I, I know I kind of just moved in here without really giving you much of a choice...” she said her fork continuing to push that veg across the plate a little as she tried to find the right words for what she wanted to say, still seeming to be saying it completely wrong. "“I guess what I'm trying to say is...I can find somewhere you know, once I'm feeling better, If you want me to, I know things are....complicated , for us, with my ex...with work...with the fact I'm your PA...with the tabloids..” she said a little sadly, finally finding the strength to lift her eyes so she could finally look up to him. “I like you Miles, I like spending time with you, and being here with you, but I also understand that this might all be a bit rushed a know? don't want to rush you into anything you're not ready for...i know your stance on relationship's....i just don’t want to force you into anything your not ready for, im happy to take things at a pace that’s comfortable for both of us...”
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Miles King BOT 28-Apr-23 07:07 PM
”Miles…” He had gotten fairly good at recognizing what her mood was just by the way she said his name. She had a couple different ways of saying it. Sensual and smooth meant she was playful, wanting to tease or perhaps do something spice filled and moan worthy. But there were other times when it came out soft and quiet, almost apprehensive and careful when she wanted to discuss something serious. At the call of his name, the man turned his head a little to glance in Larisa’s direction. He had been thinking of what to do for the both of them. Wondering if he was holding her back or if he was doing the right thing by having her stay with him. The way her gaze just stared at the plate in front of her did not bode well, and Miles swallowed a little in anticipation of what she might say. ”This.. Arrangement. Me staying here…” Here it comes… He couldn’t stop the way his own thoughts were anticipating the worst. Why would he think positively? He had a reputation, one that she knew well, and despite all of that Miles had done everything he could to try and show her that the tabloids were wrong. That he wasn’t a monster, he wasn’t a cheater or a womanizing playboy. Why? Because he wanted her to know the real man behind the stories. He wanted Larisa to know him. Something about her felt similar, and he saw a beauty in how broken she was. Deep down, Miles was a good man with a good heart. One that was slowly bringing its walls back up in anticipation of the pain that was to come. Of the agony that was sure to threaten to destroy him. ”What I mean is, I like being here…with you, it just feels…right…” I feel the same way.. ”But…”
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The dreaded ‘but’. It was something in the English language that put a stopper in everything that was said prior to it. You could apologize and afterwards say ‘but’ and it would negate the words you had just said. Miles knew that word and the effect that it had on the sentence and all of its meaning. All of its intentions. Miles sat in silence, just letting her speak though he wasn’t sure how much of it he could really take in. The idea that she hadn’t given him a choice in the matter, was ridiculous. I chose this. I didn’t have to, I wanted to… Don’t you see that? Was that not clear? he thought, feeling the hurt begin to mix with a pained frustration. ”I can find somewhere you know, once I’m feeling better, if you want me to…” She never wanted to stay here with you…She’s just being kind about telling you so… That pain just grew. His chest felt like someone had it in a vice and with each word that floated from her lips, they would turn it just a little bit more. Crank it just a little harder and tighter, hoping to keep him from breathing. Which, he honestly felt like he couldn’t pull a solid breath in as it was. Even though physically he was breathing fine, shallow but fine. Miles let his hand fall slightly, the fork in it quietly placed on the plate of his partially finished dinner. His eyes moved to the food he’d prepared while she spoke, not wanting to look at her as those walls came back up. Already he could feel the ice chill that he had grown so used to letting down. The hard as stone businessman who didn’t give a damn about anyone or anything but himself. The one that the world saw as a womanizer, a user, a playboy who took what he wanted, when he wanted it and to hell with anyone who wanted anything different of him. It was.. Nice… while it lasted… He thought sadly, his spine straightening and his shoulders pulling back to give him that commanding posture he normally would have. A physical representation of the reversion the more she spoke.
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”I like you Miles, I like spending time with you, and being here with you, but I also understand that this might all be a bit rushed you know?” She’s right about that… this was rushed… The thought had that heat of anger bubble in his gut. Not for her, not for Connor or anyone else. It was at himself. He’d dove in head first and hadn’t even bothered to check where the bottom might be. So convinced after dipping a toe in that this was the right way home. To where he wanted to be so desperately, that feeling the cliffside hit him wasn’t something he had considered a possibility. It was hard for Miles to continue to listen to her, knowing from her words what she was trying to say. At least, as far as he was concerned. She wanted her freedom, and that meant from him too. When she finally finished, Miles sat in silence. His stance on relationships was that he didn’t do them. He didn’t bother with them, because he always got hurt. This was just another fact of that truth. While he sat there with bruised ribs and a black eye, the most pain he felt couldn’t be seen. Miles had inadvertently opened himself up to her, and because of his previous stance on relationships, she was using that as the reason to say goodbye. She’d stay… if I made us official in some capacity.. But.. that feels like coercion… maybe she’s right… He thought and he couldn’t hide the hurt on his face any further than that. Slowly, without a word to her, Miles picked up his plate and slid off the chair beside her. Each step he took felt heavy and hard to do. The temptation to take that open whiskey bottle with him was incredibly strong. Now he knew an inkling of what Connor must have felt, and Miles hated it. His footsteps made his way over to the side of the sink where he left the plate with just the quietest of sounds of the ceramic sliding against the marble gently. Let her go… He told himself, over and over again with his back to Larisa because it was painful even thinking of facing
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“I..I just wanted you to be comfortable…” He began, staring into the sink instead of turning around and directing his words at her. “That’s the only thing I cared about. That you were safe. That you were comfortable. If that’s not something you can find here…with me…then you’re free to find somewhere that you can find it.” The words hurt just to say. He didn’t want her to leave. His home finally felt like home. He finally didn’t feel lonely when he woke up in the morning or lay his head down at night. Already he could feel the warmth and cozy glow of the place begin to fade and slip away through his fingers like droplets of water that he tried to desperately hold in his hands. The cold and sterility would come back. The loneliness and the emptiness along with it. And there was nothing Miles could do in good conscience about it. Slowly Miles turned but he wouldn’t bring himself to look at her as he walked back across that kitchen until he came right up in front of her. Those dark chocolate eyes glanced at the expensive whiskey and truffles that he had purchased willingly for her and he debated again taking the bottle with him. ’I know your stance on relationships’...Do you really though Larisa?
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“I like you too Larisa…and spending time with you… more than I probably should have allowed myself to…I don’t exactly get myself beaten up for those I don’t care for…” Taking the glass of his own whiskey, Miles downed the rest of it slowly. Almost like he wanted the burn of his statement to set him ablaze with it. He just wanted to let the bottle drown him, because while he hated what she said, he couldn’t exactly dispute them. Miles wanted to, but he felt disputing them would force her to be somewhere, with someone, that she didn’t want to truly be. The glass once emptied was refilled, the ice having not even had the chance to melt much at all, and Miles took it along with the bottle he decided with him as he made his way towards the stairs holding the glass loosely in one hand and the neck of the bottle in the other. He felt defeated, dismissed and dejected, and because of that Miles felt he just needed to protect his heart from further heartbreak. He needed to think. Needed to sort out the pain he felt and why it was there in the first place, and to do that he needed to be alone. Miles looked up the stairs for a moment before he turned and decided he didn’t want to go upstairs quite yet. Instead he made his way across the room, past his couches and the piano to a glass door that led to the balcony of the Penthouse. The soft sound of the door opening and the quiet click of it shutting signaled he’d gone outside, plopping himself down onto one of the many lounges that he had that overlooked the city. The whiskey bottle was left on a nearby glass table while he sipped at the refill in his glass, just letting the burning liquid slide down his throat to give him a different pain to focus on then the one in his chest. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 28-Apr-23 10:47 PM
The silence was deafening between the two of them, it stretched out longer than she intended for it to, she could see the hurt radiating across his face, and it made her frown, she had hurt him? That was never her intention, she just wanted to know...needed to know what he wanted, they had danced around this for so long, and whilst she thought they were making three steps forward, sometimes it felt like they were taking two steps backwards to, she just wanted him to tell her...just to say he wanted her there, he wanted to be with her, he wanted this to be official, he wanted to commit....that's what she wanted, she needed to know if he wanted that, like she did... If that’s something you can find here, with me...then your free to go somewhere you can find it She frowned more than shaking her head towards the sulken sad expression that was pulling across his face. “Miles, I never said that...that's not what I'm saying...” she said quickly trying to reassure him, did she say that? Did she say she didn’t feel safe? Happy? Comfortable here...No she didn’t you didn’t say you did either she chastised herself, her face turning into a bigger frown gazing down at that plate with the half-eaten meal on it He didn’t say he wanted you to stay either she told herself, her finger toying with the end of the fork, she didn’t want the conversation to go this way, she just wanted to know...wanted him to tell her he wanted something more solid with her. His words...Were the four words that bounced around her head every time she thought of them in any other capacity then what they were. I don’t do relationships Larisa Just tell me you want one...that's all I need...just tell me you want one with me... she said to herself, that’s all she wanted, to know he wanted something more serious, the walls that had come down for this man, there was always that one small one up trying to protect her, because if he didn’t do relationships then eventually he wouldn’t do the
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m anymore right?, she caught him walking over but he hadn't looked at her, instead he looked down to that whiskey I like you to Larisa Then say it she said to herself her eyes lifting to watch his face as he toyed with that whiskey bottle in his hand. And spending time with you Me to.... Me to.... Just say it Miles, say you want me here, say you want me...say it and I'm yours She said desperately to herself almost willing him to hear her to hear those thoughts, she wanted him...she wanted to be here she just needed him to say it, to tell her he did to, her face wasn’t a frown it was looking at him with expectation, with sudden excitement that he was going to tell her what she needed to know, what she needed to hear. Probably more then I should have allowed myself That expectation and excitement soon vanished from her face, the quiet moment that he might tell her what she wanted to hear evaporated so quickly, like someone pulled a pin and popped the balloon. He doesn’t want this Larisa....If he did, he would have said...He would have told you to stay here, he would have told you he wanted all of this with you. He didn’t...He might care about you, but he doesn’t want you to stay here.... He would have said otherwise
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She barely registered that he had walked of, before she heard the patio doors open and the soft click now that he had vanished behind those glass doors and she felt like she could properly breath again, all she needed was to him to tell her he wanted her here, he wanted her to stay, that he did want a relasionship with her, that he needed her like she needed him, and instead he said nothing...instead he told her he cared more about her then he should have, and left...walked away she felt tears stinging in her eyes as she gazed around at the plates on the counter, the laptop open with emails that she had worked on everything was great a few minutes ago, she had never felt happier, and now she had never felt so alone. This was your fault...you did this, trying to get that man to except you here, except you in your life to soon...you done this “I know...” she said in response to her own minds critique, she gazed towards the patio doors wanting so desperately to go out there after him, but he clearly wanted to be alone, and she wasn’t going to disturb him so instead she slipped herself cautiously of that bar stool, she grabbed the plates moving them across the kitchen and leaving them on the side not wanting to disregard the food left in case he wanted more, she placed things in the sink as carefully as she could, her hand coming up to swipe that stray tear away that had fallen before she moved away from the kitchen grabbing her phone as she made her way out. She gazed out of the patio doors to where he was, she could just make out his silhouette and how desperate she was to go and run her fingers through his hair, to pull him in He wants to be alone, stop being so clingy this is how you got in this mess to begin with she turned around and made her self to the stairs, she stepped up them quietly, walking up to where his bedroom was she went to step in clutching the wood as she gazed in towards his bed, the beautiful view just outside the window before her f
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rame tilted back and she released the wooden beam * he wants space...how is you being in his bed going to help?* so instead she turned away, sucking in a deep breath as she did before she made her way to the spare bedroom and stepped inside, her hand holding the wooden frame of the door she slowly closed it, and with that soft click a sense of loneliness washed over her, something she hadnt felt since she had been with Miles...And she hated it.
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Miles King BOT 28-Apr-23 11:31 PM
The sun was setting quickly now, and Miles just wanted it to burn him there on the patio. He sat out there for hours, watching the sun set over the city skyline until nothing but clouded darkness remained with the lights of the windows of the buildings around the only other source of light. In that time that Larisa had put her plate away and made her way upstairs to her room, Miles remained outside. The cooler air seemed to help a little with his thoughts, with everything that had happened. “She doesn’t want to stay here… I can’t force her to stay..” He said quietly aloud, as if he was talking to someone outside when in reality there was no one but himself and that whiskey bottle to keep him company. He felt pain and hurt in his chest saying it aloud. Hadn’t he given her every indication that he wanted her to stay? That he cared about her? That he valued her? Is that enough? That was the question it seemed. Was it enough? He had bought flowers, made her dinner, taken her away to Italy and to visit her family. Even planned when he got the chance to actually create a contract with her grandfather and the thought of that wine made him sigh heavily. “Do I just want her around because of that? For convenience?” That felt wrong, even when he thought it but especially when he voiced it. As he sat with his thoughts Miles kept refilling that glass of his, the bottle of whiskey getting lighter and lighter each time. It was pitch outside when he went for it again, not knowing exactly how many glasses he’d had but knowing that the bottle was well over halfway gone. His hand grabbed the neck and Miles sat up to stare at the bottle curiously.
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“How do I tell her…What do I tell her?” It was almost like the man was asking the two thirds emptied bottle that had surely gotten him well past the point of no return. His vision was blurred and he could barely read the label on the damn bottle let alone anything else. It cleared for a moment as a tear fell from his eye and then a second followed it from his other eye. Miles let his hand come up and he nearly slapped himself in the face as he clumsily wiped his cheek, staring at how wet his face was in confusion. He didn’t understand why he was crying, what had made him so sad. His mind was fuzzy and his body felt heavy and hard to move. Those blurred chocolate eyes fell on the bottle of whiskey in his lap and he glared at it. Like the bottle was at fault for his lack of motor function and ability to continue to think. “I don’t… need you.” He growled in a slurred speech at the bottle, meaning to set it down on the concrete at his feet but unintentionally toppling it all over the patio ground. The soft clinking of the bottle as it rolled in semi circles and spread the remaining alcohol around tingled in the air. “I don’t need… this..” He said again, as if convincing himself now, though with how slurred he was speaking it was hard for Miles to even understand himself. One image came to his mind, a smiling face and bouncing brunette curls with eyes the color of the ocean. “Larisa…” The name came out clear as a bell, the image solid in his head, watching her like she was on a big screen as she danced on that dance floor at the Gala, how she swayed her hips in her skirt in his office, how she complimented his cooking tonight and teased him. It’s wrong to want her… His drunken mind whispered into his ear and Miles almost felt himself nod in agreement.
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“But why?” Arguing with himself, and even Miles seemed to realize the ridiculousness of that. It was well into the night now, he didn’t know how long he’d stayed out on that patio but he knew one thing for absolutely certain. He couldn’t let her go. He had tried, he had tried so hard to give her that freedom and part of him wanted to continue to offer that for her. But the thing he realized most was that he felt far less constricted around his heart at the idea that she’d stay. That she’d want to stay with him. Deciding at that point that he’d had enough of being outside, Miles groaned and lifted himself to his feet. Which was quite the task considering the world kept moving at such a rapid pace. Placing his hand on the doorframe of the balcony to settle himself, Miles had one mission in mind. And he didn’t care if it took him the rest of the night to get to it. It was slow going, and Miles was unsteady in each step he made once he got back into the penthouse. It seemed that not just the world but the penthouse too was more like a fun house, twisting and turning in order to thwart where he was going. So much so that halfway up the stairs, he had to stop on his hands and knees to keep himself from falling off the planet. No.. Keep going…Don’t stop. It was a quiet thought, one that had been heard arguing with himself outside. One that was now encouraging him and where it came from Miles didn’t even know. He didn’t care. It was the one thing other than Larisa’s grinning face and playful laugh in his head that was pushing him forward. How he got back to his feet, he wasn’t sure. Even more curious was how he made it down that hallway. Leaning against the wall and nearly slumped over Miles almost felt like that was as far as he could go. Everything was heavy and even though he worked out regularly, he didn’t know if he had it in him to take another step. You’re not a quitter! Get UP!
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“I..know…” He whispered in an irritated voice, trying to keep his voice down when he realized it was just after two in the morning. His eyes looked down the hallway towards his bed, but that same feeling that had driven him this far told him she wouldn’t be there. Swaying, his head turned towards the spare bedroom and the closed door. yes.. That one.. For sure… He thought, closing the distance on the door and placing his hand on the handle. When the door swung open quietly without even the creak of a sound, Miles froze in the doorway. The sheets were bundled up over her, and whether she was asleep or not he didn’t know. Nothing in the room was clear except for her body in that bed. It took him a moment, or perhaps it took a few Miles wasn’t quite sure by this point, before he felt his feet move him forward. “Larisa…” His voice was hoarse but kept at a low, quiet whisper. It was like he wanted to wake her to tell her something urgent, but at the same time he couldn’t bring himself to be too loud. It wasn’t until his knees gave out on him, tired of walking or uncoordinated enough to not want to support him further that he made a slightly louder noise, kneeling at the side of her bed. “Shit…I’mmm surry..” he said hurriedly, his words tripping over themselves, which only made him put his finger to his own lips to shush himself. He didn’t want to wake her after all. Even though he likely already had. His breath would stink of whiskey, and his vision was horribly blurred, his eyes slightly red with the tears he didn’t realize he’d shed.
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“I need you…” Miles said quietly, a little more coherent as he put an arm on her bed and put his head down against it, sliding on the floor to sitting against it. He wanted to say so much, that he wanted her. That he wanted to be with her. That he wanted her to stay here, with him, that he wanted to take care of her and any of her needs. That he wanted her to rely on him for everything. Because he needed her. Because he wanted her. And only her. What came out was quiet and sincere, words meant for her to hear in a quiet determination, almost pleading with her in a way trying to take back the stupidity he’d shown before in being so damn uncertain of what his heart wanted. “I want you to be mine…please…I don't wanna be without you…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Apr-23 12:00 AM
Larisa sat in that guest bedroom, her eyes watching out of the large glass windows of the bedroom, the sun setting slowly with every second that passed, she gazed down at her phone idly to see the time and found herself frowning a little at it, she didn’t know if he was still here, he was even still in the house , If he was still sat on that patio, so many times she had gone to get up from that seat where she sat perched near that window to go see him, to go talk to him. But about what? If he wanted anything he could have said, then...He didn’t. * She thought back to what she had said to him, did she sound like she didn’t want to be here? Did she make it sound like she didn’t want him? That’s not what she meant at all, because she did want him, every inch of him , she wanted to stay here, wrapped in his embrace, wrapped in the comfort and safety of his home *Maybe you should of said that... she berated herself, maybe she didn’t say enough, was that what it was? But never did he... She grumbled at herself running a hand down her face silently wishing she had brought something up for her to drink, God knows she could do with one to, but she certainly wasn’t about to go downstairs, it was better she stayed up here...Her arms idly wrapped around her waist without really thinking about it before she felt that ache in her ribs and groaned at the feeling releasing her arms from around herself. You left your pills down there to she grumbled to herself before she finally pulled herself up from that chair, the sun was setting even more outside now., the darkness slowly swallowing the light and it was almost how her feelings were right now, she wanted that man more then she had ever wanted anyone she just needed him to tell her he felt the same If he even did she thought miserably before she sunk herself into that bed, her eyes watching the slowly setting sun outside the window. She didn’t know when she did eventually fall asleep, but she did wrapped up in those b
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lankets with a pillow close by, her arm wrapped around it in the same manner in which she would hold him at night, her chest rose and fell with her silent breaths that rocked into the room, not hearing the disruption going on outside the bedroom, that wasn’t until that door was flung open, the sound of it didn’t wake her, it was quiet, the sudden rush of colder air from the hallway hit the bare skin of her arms causing her body to flinch in that bed, the only light was from the light of the moon shimmering in through the window, her mind hadn't fully comprehended anything was going on, and maybe she might of fallen back to sleep
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Larisa.... * Her name was suddenly heard in her mind, it was thick and deep, rolling of in a deep hoarse tone, was she dreaming of? Maybe...her eyes hadn't opened yet truly believing she was simply dreaming those words, that was until she heard the loud behind her and it truly arose her from her sleep, her eyes snapped open and she gazed out into the dark bedroom before they fell down to the silhouette of miles on his knees by the edge of the bed, she blinked a few times as if trying to bring her mind round to what was going on, the smell of booze was thick in the air and caused her nose to twitch with the smell of it...He was drunk. “Miles....are you drunk?” she asked, her own voice hoarse from sleep as she tugged them covers of her and cautiously moved over to where he was, watching as he suddenly slumped down onto that floor, his head hanging over that bed barely able to keep his body up *Oh Hes drunk alright she thought, Jesus he must have been out there drinking this whole time, and she winced at that, this was her fault...God he was going to feel awful in the morning. “Miles...” I want you to be mine...please....i don’t want to be without you... Those words had her own freeze in her chest, she felt her heart hammering within the confines of the walls, her fingers coming to gently go through his hair pushing those thick locks away from his face, emotions were rushing through her to hear those words he said, the words she was so desperate to hear. “I'm already yours Miles...I'm not going anywhere, I just needed to know that’s what you wanted to...We can talk more in the morning, when you're not drunk” she said quietly and with a slight teasing tone to her words. she moved herself of the body a little more to where he was, she couldn’t do much, she was injured, and she didn’t want to hurt herself any more than necessary, but she couldn’t leave him on that floor. “Come on, get up, you need to get into bed you can't sleep there...And I'll get you s
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ome water...”She said tenderly, her hand reaching down for his arm trying to tug him a little so he would get up, it wasn’t his bedroom but it would do for tonight, she wasn’t about to try and get him down to his room in this state.
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Miles King BOT 29-Apr-23 12:38 AM
”Miles…” “I like…when you call me that..” The words slipped out of his mouth before he could really quiet them, coming out in a slurred hurry hearing her voice. Everything that was heavy and in pain lifted. Everything that hurt stopped. The one word, in that soft voice regardless of how sleepily hoarse it was, was like medicine for his soul. Miles needed that, and his eyes closed just relishing in hearing her while also a little angry at himself for waking her. As part of him was convinced that he shouldn’t have. ”I’m already yours Miles…” The words were acknowledged by a soft groaning sound, though Miles meant to say with actual words that he was hers too. That he just wanted to be with her, and that he wanted her to need him. His eyes closed for a moment, feeling her fingers in his hair and immediately melting at the touch. Miles leaned himself a little closer on that bed, flopped over as much as he could be without actually being in the bed with her. Something was preventing him from actually climbing up into there, and whether that was his sense of this being her room and her private space that he didn’t want to invade more than he already had or gravity Miles wasn’t sure. It was clear the man was too far gone to make too many coherent sentences, though the slight tease in her voice did wake him just enough to argue back with her.
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“I’m not drunk…I’m… not Fucker… I can hold.. I can go past two.” Miles argued, though even in his drunk state he couldn’t stop the gentle chuckle as he couldn’t recall Conner’s name, but just the fact that he was a fucker. So that’s what he called him. Seems fitting enough he thought, nodding his head in satisfaction and conviction of the thought. But what was more important was that she was teasing him. She didn’t seem angry or upset, though he wasn’t one hundred percent sure exactly. Though going to bed like she had suggested sounded like a good idea. Miles just turned his head and watched as she reached down and tugged on his arm. Was this alright? It wasn’t his room, he shouldn’t be in there. It’s my house though… right? Now he wasn’t so sure of that either. Though it seemed to him that she was quite insistent. “Larisa…” He whispered, pulling himself up off the floor and slowly crawling into the bed next to her. “I’m sorry…I’m very stupid…I wanted to say something but… I didn’t know how.” Miles managed to get himself mostly onto her bed, his legs hanging off of it as he rolled onto his back. A deep guttural groan escaped his mouth then, feeling the way the whole world tilted at the change in angle. Miles dragged his free arm over his eyes to try and stop the dizzying effect that keeping them open was having on him. Slowly he began to come down from the poison in his system though it was very clear that it would have the adverse effects that he was inadvertently looking for with it.
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“Please… don’t go.. I’m sorry I smell bad but please… stay…” he murmured, thinking that her getting up for water might be her just leaving for good. He couldn’t really blame her, he could smell his own breath and he hated the way he presented himself to her. Maybe I am just like Connor… He thought and the idea of it made him groan a little in irritation. While he lay there, partially on and off of her bed, he slowly began to hear the sober part of him relay what had happened tonight. That he’d gotten himself ridiculously drunk overthinking about whether or not he wanted Larisa and then in his audacity he woke her up at god knows how late at night just to confess to her just how much he wanted her. That he didn’t want to be without her. I was telling the truth though… He thought, slowly removing his arm from his face and looking around a little for her, only having the wherewithal to quietly reach his hand out for hers. It was asking of her, not pleading or demanding. For Miles, he needed something to ground him, something to convince the spinning in his head that he wasn’t actually moving right now and that he was lying still. “Your boss is an idiot…” He chuckled a little, letting his eyes close quietly and his body relax into that bed. This wasn’t his bed, wasn’t his room, but Miles didn’t care. He’d have stayed on that floor as long as he was allowed to be near her. Now he was having a hard time remaining conscious, even though he had the smallest thought that she had wanted to get him something. A drink perhaps, which just made him shake his head slightly. He certainly didn’t need anymore to drink, even though what she’d offered had been water. “You should tell ‘im so… when you go back to the office… idiot can’t even figure out what he wanted…when it was in front of ‘im the whole time…” Miles continued, talking about himself unwittingly as if Miles King her Boss and Miles King the drunk in her bed, were two completely different people who just happened t
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o share the same name, face and body. His breathing slowed and his frame relaxed just a bit more, his head turning in her direction like he wanted to try and be close to her and that was the most movement he could muster.
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“I’m sorry it took me so long to say it…” The words were barely said, his eyes closed and his whole being slowly slipping into unconsciousness. Miles certainly wouldn’t feel great in the morning that was for sure and perhaps he deserved the hangover that was sure to come, but at least for the moment he felt on cloud nine being with her and being wanted by her. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Apr-23 01:05 AM
I'm not drunk....Im not...fucker She couldn’t stop the small quiet chuckle that left him at just how drunk he was, how uncoordinated he seemed right there against the floor, how much alcohol had he had? Enough to nearly put him on his back right there on the floor, even though she knew he was going to struggle in the morning she couldn’t help thinking how adorable he looked on the floor by this bed, she had never seen him drunk before,, her hand grasping his arm gently tugging it a little to try and bring him up. “Oh, you're not huh? Silly me for thinking you was...” she teased Larisa “Yes Miles?” she said as she moved carefully out of the way whilst he practically callopsed right there on the bed, she moved as cautiously as she could to help him get on the bed better moving those legs a little so they weren't hanging of the bed in the way that it was, she grasped the covers and pulled them over him so he was somewhat more comfortable . “Shh...It's okay, your not stupid...Your anything but stupid Miles...” she said before ensuring he seemed settle enough, she turned herself around to go and get him so water hearing his pleas she turned to look at him, her face furrowing that he thought she was going. “I'm not going anywhere, I'm just getting you some water...lucky for you, you don’t smell that bad...” she teased She stepped into the bathroom grasping the glass on the edge of the sink she filled it up with water and stepped back into the bedroom, carrying it to where he was laid out on the bed, his arm folded over his face, she cautiously come back onto the bed clutching the glass of water, leaning against the headboard so she could watch him lying there on the bed basked in the white light of the mood, one hand held the glass whilst the other moved to go through the thick locks of his hair. Your boss is an idiot She smirked then her hand continuing their gentle strokes. “Sometimes he can be...” she teased her fingers dancing over his hair and dow
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n his face and moving to go over his jaw in a gentle stroke, his continued words had her face furrowing with so many emotions her hand moving back up to go over his hair again. “I'll be sure to tell him when I get back...” she said quietly, he was so Ina berated and yet she just knew right now he was probably being as honest as he could be with her. I'm sorry it took me so long to say it “Shh...it's okay, you’ve said it now, that’s all that matters, that’s all I wanted to hear Miles, I don’t want to go anywhere either, I want to stay here with you...living this life with you, being in your home. I care about you a lot, I was just worried I was pushing you to hard to fast, I don’t want to do that....but I don’t want to be without you either, it doesn’t feel right without you around...” she whispered seeing his eyes growing heavier she nudged him a little not wanting him to go to sleep until he had at least a little water. “Wake up sleepy head, drink this water...please it might help a little in the morning.” she said nudging him again and bringing that water down to him so he could have it.
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Miles King BOT 29-Apr-23 07:55 AM
Miles was about ready to just pass out. His body felt heavy and his mind was finally being quiet for the first time all night. The bed he found himself in was comfortable and warm, but the best part about it was that Larisa was there in it too. He’d have slept on the floor as long as he got to be near her. Just as he was about to succumb, just slip into a dreamless empty void of sleep, he felt a gentle nudge against him. Stop it…I’m comfortable here… just… let me rest here… He thought, not wanting to acknowledge the fact that she wanted him to wake just for a moment. It took the second annoying prod for him to finally decide to face the one who was disturbing him so. One eye cracked open and he gazed up at Larisa, sitting there with what he recognized was a glass of water. ”Wake up sleepy head…” Was about all that he heard from her, which really wasn’t something he wanted to do. Sleep was so close, that’s all he had wanted. Why did she want to wake him up? It wasn’t time for work, and he had no other obligations that he could think of at the moment that he had to be up for. Though realistically speaking he wouldn’t have remembered any even if he had. Slowly Miles propped himself up onto his elbow, lethargic and ready to collapse back down again. It would make it easier for him to have some of the water that she was offering. “Alright Beautiful…Alright… I’m up…” He said quietly, as if she needed the confirmation that he was in fact conscious and was doing as she asked him to. The thought that he might not be able to hold the glass came to mind, so Miles did the only thing he thought was the best idea. Gently, he let his hand fall against hers on the glass mostly to have her hold the thing steady for him, while he tilted it back and took a large swallow or two of it. It wasn’t perfect, and he dripped a little down the side of his mouth but he at least got most of it down before releasing her hand and subsequently the glass as well. “Thank you…” There was a
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heaviness in his voice, more sober than he was when he first walked in, but certainly nowhere near actually that. Quietly, Miles turned his body so he was no longer on his back but more on his side and stomach. His arms came up to softly hold around her waist while she sat leaning against that headboard in a gentle hug, his head falling into her lap somewhere between her abdomen and her thighs. He was done moving, done fighting and done with being without her. The spell she cast with her fingers grazing through the man’s hair was having an immediate effect on him, by quietly lulling Miles to sleep. His chest rose high and he exhaled heavily over her body, burying his face against her and smiling gently taking her in. This felt right, so very right. He thought briefly of how the world would think that this was wrong. That them being together like this was against some unwritten universal rule but Miles had decided if what he had with Larisa, if this was wrong then he couldn’t want to be right on the subject. This felt too right, too natural and too much like home to him, and he never wanted to lose it. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 29-Apr-23 08:15 AM
She felt a little bad waking him up considering how comfortable he looked laying on his back in that bed and how heavy his eyes and frame appeared to be, but she simply wanted him to at least drink a little something, in the hopes it might help the hangover she knew he was going to have in the Morning, so when he did prop himself up she smiled lightly moving her self over a little on that headboard so he was able to prop himself up a little better, bringing that glass of water down to his mouth so it was easier for him to drink from the glass. " Just have a little water, that's all you need to do then you can go to sleep…" she said softly, even if he hadn't clutched his hand around hers she wasn't about to let him try and attempt to drink this on his own, seeing how he stumbled into the bedroom and fell right there on his knees infront of the bed, a image she couldn't help smile at, god she had never seen him so drunk before, she wondered how much of that whiskey he had drank out there on his own, she tipped the glass up slowly allowing him to drink what he wanted before he released the glass and she turned just a bit so she could put the glass down on the small bedside table. " Your welcome…" she said softly to him, noticing the water going down his lips she reached over with her thumb and gently swiped it away before he turned himself around and came close to her, she felt the weight of his head against her body his arms wrapped around her and for a moment she simply laid there watching him, he looked so peaceful when he slept bathing under the soft light of the moon, her hand came up to gentle trace through his hair once more, perching her head against that headboard knowing she needed to lay down but didn't want to attempt it yet and disturb him, instead she remained where she was silently watching him as her fingers continued to run through his hair. " You don't need to be scared you know, you'll be safe right here in my arms Miles, I'll never hurt you, y
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ou only have to call my name ya know…and ill run to you, every single time, your an incredible man, and I can't imagine my life without you…" she spoke quietly knowing full well the man wouldn't hear her, eventually she gently moved herself down wincing a little at the tug on her ribs before she positioned her self so she was laying down, allowing his body to he the one cuddling her tonight, her arm pulled around him holding him close allowing his head to rest right there on her lap, one hand coming up to toy with his hair as her own eyes grew heavy. " Goodnight Miles…" she said tiredly down to him before she could no longer keep her own eyes open, sleep overcome her then as she fell into a gentle slumber wrapped up in the man who was perched against her Lap, and she couldn't imagine being anywhere else…. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 29-Apr-23 11:31 PM
The night wore on and soon enough the light from the morning sun began to pool into the room. It started quiet and subtle, slowly stretching across the floor of the room and bathing the wall and closet in a gentle golden glow. Everything was peaceful and silent in his world. It was dark but it was quiet, comfortable and warm. Miles wasn’t exactly sure where he was, all he knew was that it was safe and he felt like he could stay there forever. Bzzz Bzzz Bzzz The annoying vibration against his thigh slowly began to stir him. Just wanting to ignore the sensation until it did it again. By the third time, Miles could feel his temples begin to pulse and his brows furrowed irritably at the slow and steady throb that his head had. Did… Did I hit my head again? He wondered, though even the thought that ran unchecked through him sent a ripple of pain over his nose. The best he could equate how he was feeling was getting hit by a large truck of some kind, and gingerly he cautiously opened his eyes to take in where he found himself. The immediate intake of light from the dotting that littered the room sent his head into a throbbing ache at the very sight of it, and Miles groaned loudly, pressing his face further into what he believed to be a pillow beneath him. Only it certainly wasn’t as malformed as a pillow would be. This had structure to it, and was soft and warm but not made of fabric at least not entirely. Confused, Miles willed himself to investigate further, opening his eyes again to see a pair of legs sprouting from his pillow, laid out under the sheets while the torso he rested against stretched out the opposite way. It took him longer than he wanted to admit to realize that he was not sleeping against a pillow at all, but a person. “Fucking…hell…” Miles moaned a little against Larisa, his back stiff with how he had curled himself up against her while his head felt like someone had clubbed him hard in the temples while he slept. As gently as he could, Mil
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es slowly pulled himself off of Larisa’s lap, wincing in agony at the light and the effort of it. Everything hurt, especially his knees and his head. Why his knees, he really didn’t know, though Miles vaguely remembered stumbling and falling down. Perhaps that was why his knees hurt. Who was to say to be honest, last night was a huge blur that made him nauseous to try and think about. Bzzz Bzzz Bzzz “Please…stop…” He murmured against Larisa’s body, turning to look at where the offensive sensation was coming from. His hand that had been wrapped around her body slid away from her over her thighs and down his own into the pocket of his lounge pants. His cell phone buzzed again in his hand and he nearly wanted to throw the thing out the damn window. The screen just showed an alarm clock buzzing away, his normal morning alarm to get him ready for work. Fuck… that’s right… He thought bitterly, silencing the alarm and forcing himself upright and out of bed. He didn’t get far, swinging his legs over the side of the bed and holding his head in his hands painfully, just waiting for the nausea to subside before he would attempt to try and stand up. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Apr-23 02:05 AM
Larisa managed to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night with Miles curled up against her lap like he was, her hand remained at the back of his head where it had fallen where she had fallen asleep stroking his hair, the light against her face had not disturbed her, but the small buzzing sound that was currently vibrating through the room did, her brows furrowed together the light being recognised through her eyelids before she felt Miles moving against her lap,. Her hand dragged away from his neck hearing his grumbles and her eyes finally opened. She watched as he pulled himself of her body noticing the way he sat up but didn't seem in any rush to get out of bed, the smell of liquor was still very evident in the room and the way he was holding his head let her know he at least had a hangover well I tried to get him to drink more water she thought to herself before she to groaned as she pulled herself up carefully the twinge in her ribs very evidently there much like it was most Mornings when she woke up, she grasped the glass that was perched on the bedside table and without really saying anything to him yet she padded sleepily over to the bathroom where she filled the glass with water and brought it back to him holding the glass in front of his face. " Here, you need to drink this…" she said lightly, waiting for him to take the glass. " Take that, I'll go Get you some tablets for your head, I don't know how much you drank last night…but you pretty drunk…" she teased a little, though that tease soon died of as she wondered then just how much he remembered, did he remember telling her how much he needed her? How he didn't want her to go? Did he say that because he was drunk? Did he even mean it? Once he took the glass she would make her way out of that bedroom, she wasn't sure where he kept his medicine but she knew the bag they had downstairs had some pretty decent pain medication for headaches so she figured that above all else would be best, plus s
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he needed her own medication too. Reaching downstairs she peered towards the patio doors which was still open just a little the downstairs area feeling a lot cooler then upstairs as a result, she shuddered walking towards it with the intentions of closing it, grasping her hand around the handle before she noticed the whiskey bottle laid out across the floor, padding out barefoot she felt the cool morning air hit her face before she picked up the bottle lifting it up to see very little left Well…no wonder he was so drunk she thought to herself carrying the nearly empty bottle of whiskey she closed the patio door and made her way to the kitchen, popping the bottle down she grabbed the bag and made her way back upstairs, stepping back into the bedroom she moved to sit back beside him on the bed if he was still sitting in the same position, opening the bag she pulled out some tablets popping a few out she placed them in her palm holding them out to him. " Here, take these…hopefully there help your head…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 30-Apr-23 09:49 AM
His head felt awful, his back was sore and hunched over and even breathing seemed to be painful. God what the fuck did I do… He thought angrily at himself, barely noticing that the bed shifted at all when Larisa woke and got herself up. Miles was focused on staring half lidded at the floor, just trying to get his bearings and his memory from the previous night. Convinced he had to have been in some kind of horrific accident that he only survived by the skin of his teeth. ”Here, you need to drink this…” The gentle sound of Larisa’s voice was both painful and a pleasure to hear. Miles loved the fact that she was talking to him, and it appeared that she was trying to help him, but at the same time the quiet way she spoke to him sounded like she was speaking through a megaphone right next to his head. Without a word, Miles just reached forward and took hold of the glass she handed to him. He didn’t immediately drink out of it, even though he felt like his mouth was full of sand and incredibly parched. Before he realized, she had left the room and the sound of her footsteps made him think she was headed downstairs. Miles wanted to call out to her, to apologize perhaps for his behavior the previous night or to try and ask her to stay just a little longer, but nothing came out. He merely sat there and waited, unable to really lift his head more than a few inches and wanting to lay back down and restart the day when she came back and sat down on the bed next to him. ”Here, take these…hopefully they’ll help with your head…” Miles was still piecing the evening together, not really paying attention as he took the pain medication from her palm and held them quietly in her hand. He just sat there holding them a moment in his hand, the glass of water in the other. It was like he was trying to figure out what exactly she was giving him, processing exactly what she wanted him to do with the little capsules in his hand and the water in the glass. Slowly, he tossed the m
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edication into his mouth and brought the water to his lips and sucked it down. As soon as the cool liquid hit his tongue to wash down the meds, Miles immediately felt a sense of relief wasting no time at all in finishing that glass as if he hadn’t had a proper drink in years.
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“Thank you…” His voice was hoarse and graveled, and he winced a little at the sound of it. He wanted to say more, but he was trying to get the timeline of events of last night in order. He remembered being upset, being hurt and not sure how to handle it. He remembered being in the cold outside on the patio, and he remembered the whiskey he had been drinking. Miles vaguely remembered climbing up the stairs and the hallway but it changed when he got to the bedroom. Did I say anything? I want to say I did… I’m very sure I did… He thought, finally glancing over at Larisa. His eyes were heavy, but they were starting to clear as more of last night came back to him. “I…I’m sorry about last night…” He said quietly, more that he didn’t want to make too much noise and hurt his head further. Miles wasn’t apologizing for what he said, but more that he had disturbed her while she slept. That he had come into her room and invaded her space, a place he had told her would be hers if she ever wanted privacy from him. And he felt like he had violated that promise. Something bothered him, like he could recall saying more to her last night but unsure of the words he had used. Unable to filter himself being too tired and too hungover to try, Miles just let the words fall from him as he needed to say it in case she had changed her mind. He wasn’t sure what he said, and if it had upset or angered her, Miles couldn’t exactly hold that against Larisa. “I hope you’ll stay… but I’ll understand that after last night, if you would rather not…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Apr-23 10:50 AM
She didn’t say anything straight away, instead remained perched right there beside him on the bed her hands folded in her lap as she watched him gazing down at the medication as if he wasn’t sure what he should do with it, her eyes lifted to inspect his face, how tired he looked how messy his hair was on top of his hair, he looked like someone who had been out all night, and In reality he had sat outside in the cold drinking himself to the point where he looked like he was barely going to function today and she felt awful, maybe if she had just gone outside to see him and spoke to him he wouldn’t of drank so much, but at the time she didn’t know if he would even want her to, he took himself outside, she assumed he wanted to be alone, if she had known he was getting himself into such a state she certainly would of gone out there sooner to help him. He did however soon swallow them down and drank the glass as if it was the first drink he had in years, she smiled watching him, god she could relate with him a little on that front, knowing full well how it felt to have cotton mouth after a night of drinking, as he thanked her she smiled a little brighter. “You don’t need to thank me Miles, if you want me to get you some more water I can?” she offered, just wanting to help him feeling rather responsible for the way he was last night, and wanted to do all she could to help. I... I’m sorry about last night... “You don’t need to apologise Miles, it's okay...” she said with a soft voice to, knowing full well he wouldn’t appreciate if she spoke in a loud tone right now, almost certain his head was probably pounding, but she hoped at least the water and the pills would settle it a bit once it got into his system, his next words had her smiling with a shake of her head, her hand reaching over to grasp his leg giving it a soft squeeze. “Miles, you had one to many drinks, you got drunk.... In what universe would that mean I don’t want you, or want to stay here with you
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? “She teased her head moving down so she could look at his face as he gazed down. “I don’t know what you remember from last night Miles, but I told you then and I'll tell you now, I don’t want to go anywhere, I want to stay right here with you, just like this...So you had one to many drinks last night, that doesn’t mean I don’t want this anymore. You just wait until I've had one to many, your soon be packing my bags “she teased quietly chuckling not wanting to make too much noise before her smile faltered. “I'm sorry...I feel responsible for you being like this, I should of came out after you, but I thought you wanted time alone and I...I didn’t want to disturb you, hopefully the meds will kick in soon and you won't feel so much like you got into a fight with Mike Tyson and lost..” she teased her hand gently running up and down his leg.
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Miles King BOT 30-Apr-23 12:32 PM
”You don’t need to apologize, Miles, it’s okay…” It shouldn’t be… I was a wreck last night… He thought, keeping his thoughts to himself for now as he sat there just to listen to her. Having one too many drinks last night was an understatement to him, but he did let a small curl to his lips show that quiet smile at her teasing words. Even though his head was killing him, and his body ached Miles enjoyed the fact that she was still teasing him. He deserved far more than just the lightness she was giving him, but at least for now he’d take what she dished out in silence. It was only when she mentioned how he would need to watch out for her one day when the shoe was on the other foot that he let out a small pained chuckle. “I’ll pack your bags, but that’s only if we’re going back to The Villas.” He said gently, and while he meant it as a tease there was a sincerity there. Miles really did want to take her back there, and anywhere else that she wanted to go. Her hand against his thigh was met with his own. The gentle act of quietly placing his hand over hers brought the agonized man some semblance of peace and serenity again. His head hurt, his back was sore, and he felt horribly nauseous from last night’s solo bender but holding her hand was it’s own kind of medicine for him. ”I’m sorry… I feel responsible for you being like this…” “No.. this isn’t your fault Larisa…” Miles said softly, taking a deep breath in for the first time all morning. The exhale was heavy and rattled out of his throat before he spoke again. “You are not responsible for my actions. I’m not Connor after all.” The conviction he held in his voice wasn’t meant to sound irritated or angry at her statement. Just to reassure her that he was not the same man as the bastard. He didn’t expect her to pick up his mess or to take responsibility for his actions.
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“The truth of it is, I needed to be alone…” He continued in a softer tone. “So it was good you didn’t come out there after me…I needed to think…and figure myself out…” Slowly Miles sat a little straighter up, removing his hand from on top of hers and running his fingers through his hair to try and tame the dark locks that were splayed and disheveled in every which way. He took another deep breath through his nose and exhaled again out his mouth, his nose wrinkling at his own breath that came out. For God’s sake… He inwardly groaned at himself. “I don’t remember exactly what I said to you…” the confession was held for a moment, as if he was trying to ensure that was the correct way to start this before Miles continued. “But I remember what I wanted to say…” His eyes met hers and while his held a soft exhaustion to them there was a truth that gleamed in their dark depths. “I want you to stay here… with me… With only me. I know this has been rushed, and… I can’t promise that I’ll be great at it… but… I’m willing to try. Because you’re worth it to me.” The words came out quiet, as Miles was still nursing that hangover but what he said was as honest as he could be. Thinking perhaps he’d said something similar last night but not sure if he had been clear enough for her. If he had said it in a way that there would be no guesswork involved. He was comforted in the fact that her hand was there rubbing sweetly against his thigh that perhaps he had said enough last night and this would just be confirmation of that. Miles was out of practice for a relationship, and the last one he’d been in had ended so horribly he had thought that perhaps he was just cursed. Never to have one, as they just meant pain and suffering for him. With Larisa though, he wanted to try. He wanted her to be his. There was just no getting around it; the heart wants what it wants, consequences be damned.
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“I’m.. gonna grab a shower… “ Miles said after a small quiet between the pair, groaning as he stood up from that bed and felt the rush of the change hit his knees, stomach and head. “A cold shower…try and wake up and ice my head a little at the same time…” That smile spreading a little. He got to the doorframe of her room before he stopped and looked back at her. It dawned on him that he was going to get ready for work, and she would be here at home, alone. There was no hiding the small look of concern he had on his face for her at the thought of that. “Are you sure you'll be alright here alone today?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 30-Apr-23 12:59 PM
I'll pack your bags, but that's only if were going back to the villas She smiled at his words her thoughts soon moving back to the time they spent there, it wasn't even that long ago but it felt like a eternity with everything that was going on around them, her kind transported back she remembered the sun, the sea, the warm breeze against her face, the delicate sand beneath her toes, seeing her grandfather's face light up when he saw her, watching the sunrise over that vast ocean, and all of which she shared with him, all with him, and something she wanted to share with him again on a more personal level she wanted to show him what Italy had to offer, but she also wanted to explore other places with him, different countries and cities…it all seemed so exciting, if she had him there. Her face soon changed when he told her she didn't need to apologise, she felt she did, he got flat out wasted and she couldn't help feel a little bit responsible for that, here he was hungover and feeling like shit so of course she might think there was something she could of done to prevented that. " No….you are the furthest thing from being Connor Miles, I would never think you was " she said honestly, he was nothing like him, he made her feel things Connor had never achieved in the whole time they were together, he made her feel safe, and happy, he made her feel secure and loved, he made her feel like the most important person in the world and she didn't want to lose that feeling, she remained silent as he spoke not wanting to interrupt him anymore as he spoke about why he needed time to himself. I don't remember exactly what I said to you… She truly hadn't expected him to, he drank a lot last night that was obvious to her, she was surprised the man had even managed to raise out of bed like he had so easily, she certainly wouldn't of been able to get up quite like he did if she was as inebriated as he was, but then she started asking the question, if he couldn't remember ,
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how could she be sure he meant it? That what he said was truthful. But I remember what I wanted to say Her eyes rose to meet his, her ocean blue eyes scanning over his tired face before he started talking and it was like a weight had been lifted from around her chest, the heaviness she had been feeling was lifted and her face pulled into a smile of pure delight to hear him say the words she had been yearning for; for so long, to hear him say he wanted her to stay there, to be with him and only him had her chest ache in all the right ways, her hand against his thigh gave it a small squeeze of acceptance. " I want that to, I want all of it with you Miles, and you don't need to do anything different to how you have, or behave any differently, you just need to be you…and only you " she said softly, there was so much more she wanted to say but she didn't feel it was appropriate right now, not when he was about to go to work and was after all still hung over, she let her hand slide from his thigh as he said he needed a shower nodding softly towards him before she grinned at his tease. . " Better stand under there a while, check your knees whilst your in there too, you hit the deck like a sack of potatoes last night…" she teased with a small chuckle. " You're awfully adorable when your drunk '' she teased pulling herself from the bed carefully reaching round to grab the bag of meds knowing she needed to take her own before his question rolled out. " I'll be fine, I'm not planning on going anywhere I'll stay here for the day, I'm sure there's stuff I can get on with working from home, and if I need you, you're only a call away right? , just let me know if anyone is due round today, I'd have to be caught out unexpectedly, who knows what I could be doing…" she teased waiting to see if he wanted to say anything more to her, if he did she would wait, otherwise she would make her way to the bathroom herself. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 30-Apr-23 07:10 PM
”You’re awfully adorable when you’re drunk.” The sentiment wasn’t ignored, he merely raised a brow at her and rolled his eyes. An action he ended up wincing about in that doorway. Being considered ‘adorable’ while he was inebriated wasn’t exactly what Miles wanted to be known for. Not that he wanted to be known for how he acted while drunk anyway. Though to be fair he didn’t often get himself that completely drunk like he had last night. He had been so fixated on trying to figure out what he wanted that he hadn’t really paid attention to just how much he was drinking. The missing piece of why his knees hurt so damn bad did start to make sense though. They ached like he’d been kicked in them so it made sense if he dropped to his knees and hadn’t caught himself on anything that that would be the case. ”I’ll be fine, I’m not planning on going anywhere I’ll stay here for the day….” “That’s right..” Miles nodded gently, not wanting to aggravate the headache that was slowly beginning to subside. Seemed the medicine was beginning to work. “If you need anything at all, I’m just a phone call away…” Though that thought did have him consider if he couldn’t get back to the penthouse in the off chance there was an emergency. No, nothing’s going to happen… it’s just a typical day…She’ll be fine With that, Miles left her room and made his way down the hallway to his own. It was just a few steps and each one felt lighter than the last. Like a weight he’d been carrying around for so long that Miles had just gotten used to carrying it was finally lifted. It felt so weird to be able to breathe without feeling like his chest was constricted or that he was gasping for air in a saturated gas filled room. He didn’t know what he had done to deserve this, and certainly the way he went about it didn’t feel like he deserved it at all, but for as long as it would stay Miles was going to fight and protect this. Losing this wasn't an option.
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The shower sound echoed from his bathroom when he finally got to his bathroom and while at first the sound hurt, it slowly dissipated and his head adopted a soft throbbing sensation instead. Today would be a challenge, but at least he was alive and he’d be able to function while at work. There was a quiet chuckle that he made when he pulled his loungers off his boxers soon following with them to the floor and he got a good look at his knees. A little bruised and scuffed up. No wonder they hurt. Damned idiot… what’d you do last night Miles? He asked himself, straightening out and stepping into the water. At first he let it be hot and relaxing, just to soothe for a moment before he took a deep breath to hold as he shifted the temperature to as cold as it would go. The crisp water was like ice on his skin and ran through his hair and over his face like it had come from a glacier itself. His whole body froze under the water, but Miles just let the water continue. It was cold and shocking to the system but it was like ice to his aching muscles and head. The breath he held was let out in a shuddering sigh, before he leaned against the tile in his shower and slowly increased the temperature back again to a more lukewarm temperature to finish out his shower, washing himself up and turning it off feeling far more refreshed and ready to conquer his day. While still hungover, he at least felt a little better now so he got himself dressed in a navy blue suit with a white dress shirt like he normally would wear for work, and picked out the gold Rolex he’d wear on his wrist. It took Miles a little longer in the bathroom getting himself ready, putting his cologne on and getting his hair to that just fucked perfection that he enjoyed having it as. After the essentials as well as brushing his teeth and everything else, Miles stepped out of his bathroom and checked the time. As much as he wanted to, he really couldn’t delay any further than he already had. Breakfast would have
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Unsure if Miles would catch her out of her own bathroom or if he would downstairs, he made his way down instead. Figuring that waiting for her to come out of her bathroom in just a towel might be a little too tempting for him to leave alone. The thought of it on its own was enough for him to swallow thickly to try and keep himself composed. Once downstairs he took a look towards the balcony for a moment just to see if the bottle had been left there. Miles didn’t exactly recall bringing it in, but he soon found the near empty thing on the counter in the kitchen when he moved further. That was where Larisa would find him when she’d come downstairs or see him next. With his backside leaning against the kitchen island while he watched the coffee machine brew a pot for the pair of them. His legs crossed quietly at the ankles and his arms folded gently over his chest while he waited. While still in pain, it at least had lessened enough that he could function, and while he didn’t have time to make breakfast this morning, coffee was still a requirement to start the day. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-May-23 04:37 AM
Once Miles had headed of she wasted no time to step into the bathroom herself, she felt a little tired herself but that probably had something to do with the disturbed sleep last night, she didn't fall asleep till late then was woken up by Miles in his drunken state and then the early morning wake up this morning by his alarm, it didn't matter to much mind, it wasn't like she had to be out of the penthouse today, though she couldn't help but think back to her house…that she had with Connor, she never did get everything out of there, she still had clothes there, photos, documentation, her qualifications and achievements she had achieved over her life in a folder in the bedroom, of course she could replace the clothes…re do the photos and even get the qualifications again if she asked for copies, but with Connor in custody still, surely it would be the best time to get it….though she didn't think it would go down well with Miles, infact even suggesting it made her wince he really wouldn't want you to go there, and you know it Carefully she reached down to pull the t-shirt she was wearing of wincing a little as she pulled it from her body and placed it in the laundry basket before reaching into the shower and switching it on allowing the water to warm up before she stepped in, shd grimaced as the water hit her chest feeling the soft throb beneath the flesh, god it had only been a few days but already she had enough of it, the limitations on her, how she couldn't even turn her body without it hurting and she had three weeks of this hopefully in a week I might feel better though…and can get back to the office at least she hated sitting around at home, she was never one for doing nothing so being in recovery and having to relax was definitely something she was going to have a hard time doing. Washing quickly she stepped out of the shower grabbing a towel and carefully pat drying her body, conscious of the bruising and the fact she was feeling sore, she hadn't washe
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d her hair but it was a little damp from being beneath the shower water grabbing a towel she went through her hair to try and get rid of most of the damp before stepping back into the bedroom, grabbing that glass she picked it up heading back to the bathroom she filled the glass with water before coming back and grabbing her pills out, she definitely needed to take some, popping the few she needed she swallowed the rest of the water away before heading to her wardrobe to look what she wanted to wear tonight. Grabbing a soft tanned lounge suit she decided on that, pulling the trousers on she didn't bother with underwear I mean really where was she going anyway? She allowed them to sit beneath her belly button so it wouldn't aggravate her ribs to much before pulling on the oversized long sleeved soft fabric top which hung of one shoulder, placing on a pair of socks so she wasn't bare foot she moved to grab her phone checking it cautiously noticing no messages or voicemails so she hadn't heard back from the police yet…was no news good news? She pondered chewing on her bottom lip, she had to assume it was, otherwise surely he would of been out and they would of definitely told her about that right? Stepping out of the bedroom she made ber way downstairs the smell of coffee hitting her nose which caused her to grin stepping into the kitchen to see Miles leaning against the counter seeming a lot more refreshed then he did earlier. " How you feeling now? A little better?..." she asked making her way across the kitchen to lean against the counter not far from where he was watching the coffee dripping down her hand placing her phone down on the counter just incase….she hoped no one called her today from the station she didn't know how she would cope on her own if they gave her bad news…. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 01-May-23 06:51 AM
”How are you feeling now? A little better?” The sound of her softened footsteps hadn’t really registered to him, while he stood there waiting for the coffee to finish for them both. He fully expected that she might want to go back to sleep, considering that’s all that he wanted to do and was unable to. So hearing her quiet voice ask him how he was feeling made Miles turn a little to watch her draw near. A grin creased his face a bit at her questions. It wasn’t that he was at one hundred percent, but he was at least feeling a bit better. “I’ll be fine.” Miles said gently, the tell tale steaming sound of the coffee pot signaling that it was nearly complete. Once it had finished completely, Miles filled a mug for himself of the bitter dark liquid before doing the same in a second mug for Larisa. He’d watched a few times now with how much sugar she usually put into her coffee so without asking he just added that amount as well before walking the two or so steps closer to her to deliver it. It wasn’t until he got closer that he really took in the outfit she was wearing. The way the oversized shirt hung off one shoulder and while larger than her seemed to frame her beautifully. His eyes scanned down without really any abandon to her hips where he could see that they sat just a bit lower than expected, giving him a glimpse of skin just about her hips. She’s really not making this easy to leave this morning… Miles thought nearly bitterly as he brought his gaze back up to her face. “I am sorry for disturbing you last night.” He said quietly, putting the mug for her down on the counter next to her for her convenience, while also putting his down nearby it though not to be confused with her own. She liked sugar in her coffee, whereas Miles preferred it black. Getting his would be a bit of a shock if she grabbed it by mistake. He only just noticed her phone and he wondered if she had gotten any news from the station. He hadn’t exactly checked his own in case they had t
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ried to contact him at all. And thinking on it, since he didn’t charge it last night with it being in his lounge pants pocket all evening, the battery on his phone would be in need of that when he got to the office.
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“That room was supposed to be for your privacy, and I invaded that, so I apologize.” Miles continued his now free hand coming forward to gently cup her face in his palm. Her hair was a little damp, she must have just gotten out of the shower herself he surmised, feeling the dampness on his fingertips while his thumb caressed her cheek. It was incredibly hard for him to keep his hands off of her, considering their conversation and the steadily increasing feeling that the two of them had decided that this was what they both wanted. That this was something they wanted to be official. At least to some extent. “If you need anything… Please call me. I’ll come straight home, no questions asked.” He said softly, letting his forehead meet hers and wanting nothing more than to capture the lips he was so close to. It was a dilemma, mostly because he knew he would never want to leave her if he did that. But he also knew that not kissing Larisa before he left would agonize him all damn day. At first, he waited for any sign that she would push him away or tell him off. He would deserve it after his behavior last night so he wouldn’t be surprised really. If allowed, Miles would softly pull her in to press against her lips. Like she was far more important than the coffee he had just brewed in order to wake himself up. And in reality, that was exactly how Miles felt anyway. It started soft and gentle before he couldn’t help himself and the kiss he gave became more possessive. A passionate heat and wanting of her translated in a quiet satisfied groan in his throat. He wished for nothing more than to stay home, especially when his other hand fell against her hip to hold her. If not, as she’d be the one to decide, Miles would just hold her gently by the hip, recognizing the lack of panty lines he felt and exhaling gently to try not to think about it. I’m making that a house rule… Panties are forbidden… from today on.. He thought, more in play than anything else before he wou
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ld move away from her. It wasn’t until he’d gotten a few steps away, picking up his coffee mug to take a sip when he noticed her phone and decided to ask her about it.
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“Haven’t heard anything yet then, I expect?” It was easy he was asking about the case. He hadn’t gotten a call from Melissa yet either, though he expected she had gotten busy going over all the facts and gathering everything she needed from the station as well as what Connor’s lawyers had too. As she would be entitled to it as Larisa’s lawyer. He planned on emailing her today if he didn’t get a phone call, as he expected that while Melissa would be representing Larisa, she also worked for Miles and he wanted the details of everything going on with the case. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-May-23 07:40 AM
Larisa couldn't stop the warm feeling that filled her when she grinned at him and responded that he would indeed be fine, she was glad at least he was feeling somewhat more himself now, especially considering she knew he was going to see his father today, she knew he had to look his best and conduct himself in a professional manner in front of him, turning up half cut trying to convince the man things would be okay at work wouldn't exactly cut it, thinking about his father made her think about her own…he wanted to see her this week, he had expressed that, the sudden realisations that he wasn't even aware of what had happened to her and Connor, how banged up she was, none of her family did had her frowning just a little at her thoughts. I should talk to them… She thought inwardly to herself, knowing that this would soon be published by the press considering Miles was involved and she certainly didn't want them to find out by some sleazy tabloid. "I'm glad you're feeling more yourself…" she responded hearing the coffee machine finish she was about to pull herself of that counter so she could make one before she watched him making them both for them, watching intently as he put she the right about of sugar in her mug which had her smiling softer towards him, seeing how he paid attention warmed her heart, no one bad been nearly quite as attentive as he was with her, paid attention to the finer details and they hadn't been together that long How could anyone break your heart the way they did? She pondered to her self, trying to think of the woman who tore his heart from him, instead she wanted to focus on mending it again, showing him not everyone was like that, or better still she wanted to show him she wasn't like that. I am sorry for disturbing you last night Larisa was holding onto the edges of the counter when her eyes lifted to properly look at his face, he didn't need to apologise, she didn't want to be on her own anyway, in fact she had hated bein
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g in their own her own, it felt cold and empty, she felt alone something she hadn't felt since they had started this little venture together and she hoped she wouldn't feel it again. " You don't need to apologise Miles, I didn't like being in there on my own anyway, I hated it…it didn't feel right sleeping alone, I slept much better when you joined me…" she said tenderly before she felt his hand come against her cheek and she pressed her face into his palm enjoying the way his fingers danced over her face, it was settling and it was something she felt she needed, perhaps even though she wouldn't admitted it she was a little nervous about being on her own here without him, maybe because she had been spoilt having him around her pretty much all the time if it wasn't at work it was he to, and giving what was going on right now it made her a little nervous of what was to come next, she just hoped he getting bail.
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" I will let you know if I need anything, I'm sure I'll be just fine though.." there foreheads come together and she exhaled deeply against his face, one hand rested against his hip the other rose so she could clutch his own cheek, her fingers dancing against his cheek and jaw, before he even had real chance to move in to kiss her she was already tilting her head to do the same, their lips connected and she kissed him back with the same sweetness he was offering her, before it deepened and she was more than happy to oblige, her hand clutching his hip a little firmer as that hand on his face twisted round to toy with the short hands on the back of his head resisting the urge to pull her fingers through his hair not wanting to mess up the style he had given himself, before he pulled away all too soon for her liking making her chase his lips briefly before finally settling enough to lean against that counter, her tongue involuntarily coming out to swipe across them as of hoping she would get another taste of him there God this is going to be a long three weeks she grumbled inwardly to herself. Haven't heard anything yet then, I expect? She shook her head reaching for the mug. She brought it to her lips blowing gracefully on the top of it before bringing it to her lips to take a sip. The coffee was perfect and made in a way she would make her own. " Not yet no, I don't know if I should be worried…they way they spoke yesterday made it sound like they had to do this otherwise he could get out, I thought I would have heard back yesterday but I haven't…I can only assume that no news is good news right? Surely they would have to tell me either way wouldn't they? What was happening?..." she asked but there was clear concern there, because she was generally concerned that he had gotten out walking free until court and they hadn't told her, but deep down she knew that couldn't be true they had to tell her, she would be required to know, wouldn't she? <@257252753007
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-May-23 08:04 AM
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Miles King BOT 01-May-23 08:43 AM
“You can sleep with me anytime. You never even need to ask Agnellino.” Miles replied gently to her, feeling quite satisfied that she would prefer to sleep with him then without. In truth, he was sleeping easier these days with her anyway. The week he had slept alone without her felt cold and hard. But every night since, had been comfortable and warm. Even last night he recalled in his drunken stupor that he didn’t want to go to his own room, but instead to hers. More to find her but also because he didn’t want to be too far from Larisa’s presence. ”Not yet no, I don’t know if I should be worried…” “I imagine no news is good news…” Miles said thoughtfully, mulling over the information that he had and what the police might relay. If Connor was out of custody, he assumed that at least one of them would be notified of it. Considering the charges that Connor was facing and the ones he was putting on Larisa. Though he wondered if the information would have been funneled to the attorneys instead. It was possible that it was, and if so that meant he needed to talk to Melissa first thing this morning for more details. Before his father would arrive and take up the remainder of his patience. “I’ll talk to Melissa this morning…See if she has heard anything too.” he said, taking another deep sip and checking the time. Even though he really didn’t have a set time of when he had to be in the office, because who was going to tell the CEO that they were late, Miles hated the idea of not being there bright and early and leaving things off or later on as a result. His standard for himself was the first to arrive and the last to leave. It was something that he expected of himself, as a role model to the rest of his company employees. His eyes moved over her face and noted the concern in her voice too. She was worried just like he was that perhaps they had missed something, that Connor had gotten out last night or this morning and neither of them had been notified.
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“If I hear anything, I’ll let you know..” Miles followed it up, finishing off his coffee and setting his mug down again on the counter. “Feel free to order whatever you need or just text me and I’ll get it ordered for you. I advise you not to go out since you’re recovering but if you’re feeling a little cabin feverish, just make sure you let security know downstairs in the lobby…I’ll make sure they know you’re on the list to allow into the house and have a spare key for you made.” He wasn’t going to stop her if she decided she wanted to go for a walk or a drive to enjoy the day. It seemed like it wouldn’t be too terrible today and the fresh air might help clear her head. It always helped Miles. “I’ll see you later then…” This was the awkward part, leaving her here alone in his home. His shoes felt heavy leaving her there, walking him towards the door and picking up his briefcase. He still had a slight throb in his head when he leaned down and then stood back up but Miles wasn’t going to complain about it. With a quiet glance at her and a gentle smile, Miles then turned and walked out the door. It was a weird feeling leaving his home and knowing that someone was there in it. That he had purposefully left someone at home in his residence and he was alright with it. It wasn’t like he didn’t trust her, he certainly did. It was just something he hadn’t experienced before. Miles quietly stopped by the lobby of his building, updated his security team there that Larisa Bechtel was White listed and to have a key ordered for her use with clear instructions to escort her anywhere if she so requested it but at the bare minimum to allow her back into the penthouse whenever she returned home.
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Miles pulled his key for the Aston Martin out, clicking the button to unlock the beautiful green car and without too much fuss, he drove it out of the parking garage quietly. It was like he was going to the office for any other day. It felt so oddly normal, and so new at the same time. Today will be a good day… she’ll be fine… if she needs anything, she knows to call me….She’ll… be fine… He kept repeating to himself the whole way to the office. More so convincing himself of these things as his own concern for Connor’s whereabouts began to cloud his thoughts. Melissa would be first on his list of people to speak with today, as Miles was keen to hear any news even if it was nothing at all about the case. He had a vested interest now in knowing exactly where Connor was at all times, and Miles would be damned if he didn’t keep tabs on the man. The last thing he wanted was for him to have gotten bail and be out and about without anyone knowing about it. Certainly without Miles or Larisa being notified. Even though Miles knew that was definitely a possibility. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 01-May-23 12:42 PM
His statement whilst it gave her a warm feeling in the pit of her stomach she still felt like the option was still there, this was after all new territory to him, something he wasn't truly for not so long ago, so she could appreciate that he might have a hard time accepting someone into his home full time like she was, or better word adjust to someone being around all the time never mind Sharing a bed with someone every night, whilst she very much enjoyed spending her nights with him she certainly didn't want him to think he didn't have the option to ask for space if he felt he needed it to, she wanted to take baby steps with him, not push him or force him into anything, especially when she knew how anxious he was around it all, and with good reason. " I appreciate that, but I want you to know if you need space you only have to ask to il mio lupo…I'd hate to over crowd you, I know this must be a big adjustment for you, so don't hesitate to say if you feel you need some space…" she said with no other tone other than tenderness and affection, she cared for him and like him she wanted to make sure he was comfortable at all times, just like he ensured she was, as he agreed with her statement about not hearing anything she simply nodded, she hoped that it was the case, that hearing nothing meant that there was nothing to report from either the lawyers or the police, she would like to think at least one of them would of got in contact if Connor was a free man, well free until trial anyway. " I hope so anyway…I'd be pretty upset if he was out and no one told us, despite who thinks who's right or wrong, they surely have a duty of care to either party to ensure there safe…in any matter " she said carefully bringing the coffee to her lips to take a sip nodding as he mentioned contacting Melissa. " Well, please don't put yourself under unnecessary stress, I know your have plenty to do today, plus the meeting with your father…which I hope goes well by the way…" she said sof
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tly hoping it did indeed go better than she thought it might, though the reception she had from most of his colleagues didn't fill her with hope for this They all believe your as bad as her, why would his father think any different she berated herself frowning softly at her own thoughts before trying to push them aside as he said he was leaving. " I don't plan on going anywhere, I don't feel confident enough to go out, not when I'm still so uncomfortable ill stay in today, I'm sure I can find plenty of things to do whilst I'm here, plus I need to wait for the towing company to get your Bentley…" she said watching him gathering his stuff before he headed for the front door, she watched him feeling that tightness in her chest grow that he was leaving her for the day, clutching that mug a little tighter swallowing down the urge to shout at him to stay, she didn't want to be alone but she bit it back Big girl pants Larisa, he has security, you're in a secure penthouse, nothing will happen to you hear… she told herself before giving Miles a quick smile as he turned to look at her. " I'll see you later stud…" she teased before she watched him leave and suddenly the penthouse was filled with a silence she found she didn't like, aside from the small tick of the clock against the wall, already the quiet filled her with dread and anxiety, she took a deep breath placing that coffee mug down. " Stop it Larisa…your safe, no one can get you here…" she said to herself in a attempt to swallow down those nerves she felt, she placed her mug in the sink and moved across the counter to where her laptop was deciding she could at least do some work on that to distract herself for a bit….and she really should call her father another task she really wasn't looking forward to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 01-May-23 07:54 PM
”See you later, stud…” The whole way to the office when he wasn’t repeating the little mantra that she would be alright in his house by herself, Miles was relistening to Larisa’s little statement regarding him. If he was honest with himself and it likely showed anyway, he didn’t mind the idea of being her stud. It was almost flattering in a way. By the time he got to the office and parked the Aston in his designated parking space, Miles was feeling much better about the day. Despite the fact that he’d have to endure nursing a hangover and he still had a discolored eye. I plan on just staying in my office most of the day, so little exposure will be great… He thought, making his way through the lobby and towards the elevators. “G-Good Morning Mr. King!” Rosie said brightly, stammering a little like she always did in her sweetly innocent way. Miles actually smiled at her, nodding his head in acknowledgement of her good morning and just to add a little more to the tease, he decided to respond back this morning. “Good Morning Rosie…” The satisfied smile that spread over his face hearing the pen she had been holding fumble from her hands and bounce along her keyboard was followed by a quiet low chuckle as he waited for the lift. The whole way up he felt lighter than air. Like nothing could touch him. He had a perfect woman at his home, recovering but she wanted to be with him and the idea that after his day at the office no matter how bad it was going to be, Miles would be stepping through the door of that penthouse and it wouldn’t be so cold as it normally was. The only thing that made his smile falter for a moment was when he stepped out onto his floor on top of the building and saw the empty desk where Larisa was supposed to be.
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Today’s going to be a long day…. While his penthouse felt warm and comfortable, his office had gone back to being that sterile exquisite room that he had grown used to over the last few months. It was cold and heartless, and Miles hated it. He’d forgotten in such a short amount of time just how hard and empty the office had felt. Even when he got to his desk and got himself set up, the whole place just felt cold and empty and it took him a little while to actually start working after he sat down at his desk. The morning went by sluggishly, so much so that he swore that time had decided to take the day off. It felt worse than when he was outside waiting those twenty minutes outside of Connor’s home, waiting to be able to go inside and fetch Larisa out. So when his phone went off and the name on the screen popped up as M. Brady, Miles had to stare at it for a moment to ensure he recognized who it was before answering. The voice on the other line was young and a little stammered, and reminded him of Rosie in reception but her position was far more important to him then how she spoke on the phone. Or more appropriately, not quite her position but the information that he wanted to get from her. Miles assumed that she likely would be on the phone soon with Larisa, but had called him first considering that he was her boss, paying her salary and that he was in the same building. It made sense to him, though he wasn’t going to keep her on the line for long just so that if there was good or bad news it could be relayed to Larisa accordingly. He let her get out her introduction, as well as a formal thank you for giving her the chance to take on the legal case before Miles interrupted her as politely as he could. “Good morning Ms. Brady… Please, I want all the details of the case that you’ve learned so far. Leave nothing out. I want to know everything… Including if that bastard is walking free today or not.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-May-23 06:29 AM
Larisa found even though she had work she could very well be getting on with she found it had to concentrate instead her eyes glanced at her phone a few times sat perched upon the counter top beside her, it was bothering her, that she had not yet heard anything from the station, the urgency in which they wanted to process her statement and photos yesterday, wanting to ensure he did not get bail and yet here she was a day later and she had heard nothing, why hadn't she heard anything? It caused her brows to furrow and her mind to go into overdrive at the reasoning behind it, and yet she found she didn't find an answer…I could always call them… Maybe that wasn't such a bad idea, she grasped her phone with the intent on calling the station herself before her phone started ringing and it was a number she didn't recognise, she pondered for a moment if she should answer it glancing at the unfamiliar number flashing on her screen just answer it , it could be a officer she grasped the call, answering it with slightly trembling fingers. " Hello?..." the voice on the other end she certainly wasn't expecting and for a moment it had her concerned who it was before the person expressed who they were, the towing company coming to collect the car and clearly hit a roadblock outside as the security had not granted them permission to enter the premises, she cursed under her breath sliding of the stool. " Ah I'm terribly sorry that's my fault give me a moment i'll get it sorted for you " she said hanging up and leaving her phone there and she made her way to the elevator and down to the ground floor into the parking garage before making her way slowly out to where the security was. " I'm sorry this is my fault there here to collect Mr Kings Bentley, I should of mentioned it before it slipped my mind, I have all the details upstairs and Mr King is aware If you would like to check " the security however seemed more than happy to accept the reasoning she gave as they willingly ope
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ned up the gates to allow the rather professional tow truck in, she inspected the vehicle as it drove in the gates and up towards the penthouse building her eyes moving away from.the vehicle out to the gates, her brows furrowing a little peering out a little more almost certain she saw someone outside on the path, it looked like a figure she was sure, but she could see no one there now..probably a play on the light and shadows….right? She thought to her self before the tow truck pulled up and a couple of men climbed out, it wasn't missed on her to see the security hanging around closely which had a small smile come to her face, she felt better with them there, safer…it was nice to have them around She greeted the men inspecting their paperwork and credentials that they had before she happily handed the key over to them for the Bentley, she took any relevant paperwork from them ensuring everything was kosher before standing back and allowing them to do their jobs her arms folded around her waist thought she found the act tugged on her ribs, watching as they took the Bentley away, her brows furrowed a little to watch it leaving wondering how Miles would react seeing it gone when he returned it's a good thing it's gone, too many memories anyway… She thought to herself before thanking the guards and making her way back out of the garage and back upstairs once more
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Stepping back into the penthouse she suddenly heard her phone ringing again, as quickly as she could and careful not to aggravate her ribs anymore she made her way to that counter quickly picking it up. " Hello? " "Good afternoon Miss Bechtel, It's PC Harper…" the woman's soft voice relayed over the end of the phone but it did nothing to help Larisa, that's nerves intensified her worry suddenly becoming much greater she felt her hand trembling and her heart hammered in her chest much harder then she wanted it to " PC Harper, I was wondering when I would hear from you, I'm assuming you have news?" She asked tentatively though she heard the pause in her voice and it did nothing to settle Larisa, surely if it was good news she would be shouting it from the rooftops pleased at least that Connor wasn't going to get out and her evidence was enough. "PC Harper?..." she repeated her patience, running thin and unable to wait for her to reply. She instead called her name again, listening to the silence on the other end of the phone which seemed to stretch out for hours before finally she heard the deep sigh she was dreading and the words she was hoping she wouldn't have to hear. "I'm sorry Miss Bechtel, Connor was granted Bail this morning…." @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-May-23 07:03 AM
“So you don’t think she has a strong case then?” Miles asked, pinching the bridge of his nose as he spoke to the attorney on the phone. He’d been at it for about forty minutes by this point, and from what Melissa was able to relay most of the evidence that Larisa had was circumstantial. It was a lot of back and forth, his word versus her word. Miles knew this was going to be an uphill battle and he had expected that, but that didn’t necessarily make the news coming from Ms. Brady any better. “Have you contacted Ms. Bechtel yet regarding this?” He asked after Melissa relayed her thoughts on the case and how while it was mostly circumstantial there was potentially a way through this. When the woman on the phone responded in the negative Miles nodded his head even though he knew that she wouldn’t be able to see the gesture. It was more confirmation of the worst for him. Towards the end of the conversation, Miles sighed and held the line for a long period of time. This wasn’t good news, and he hated that he had expected that it wouldn’t be. He knew there had been the possibility that Connor’s lawyers would be able to argue that it was circumstantial, and that it held no merit. That dread came over him in a quiet wave, needing to ask the question he had been avoiding for the whole phone call. “Ms. Brady… Is Connor still being held without bail?” Miles finally asked and there was a long pause on the other line. The longer the silence went the more irritated the man got. He knew what was coming and it pissed him off. So when Melissa relayed that she’d done all she could, that she had argued and fought to have Connor remain in custody that morning for hours it had been for naught. Those dark eyes flashed and Miles felt like he might murder the next person who came into his office. The only hope that Miles had, was if the bail was set high enough that Connor couldn’t afford it, but even that seemed to wash away quickly with Melissa confirming he was out as of an hour and
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“What do you mean he got out this morning!? This man is Dangerous! He attacked Larisa, tried to fucking rape her Ms. Brady!” Miles shouted, needing to stand and pounding his fist in frustration against his desk. The shiver in the woman’s voice on the phone was clearly heard as Miles began to pace back and forth next to his desk. His head throbbed and his heart hammered in his chest thinking that right now, at this moment Connor was a free man until trial. Where is he? “Do we at least know where that bastard is? Can we keep tabs on him? Or are the police just that incompetent they’ll let an abuser and would-be rapist out without a problem?” Miles continued, and Melissa informed him as professionally as she could given with how angry Miles was now, that she was doing all she could in order to find out where Connor would be residing for Larisa’s safety. It was the best she could do, as Melissa could only work within the confines of the law and she was currently waiting on Connor’s attorneys for the information. At least there’s that… we’ll know where that bastard is hopefully… Miles thought bitterly, continuing to pace in front of his desk while he tried to think. “I need you to contact Thomas Crowley, my driver. I can forward his information to you. He witnessed the events at Connor’s house that day and I hope that his account for what happened and what he heard may be valuable to you. Then please call Ms. Bechtel. If she hasn’t heard this news already she should.” Miles ordered and Melissa agreed before he hung up the phone call. This was a right mess. A horrible disgusting vile mess. Connor was walking the streets, the police hadn’t released his location and his lawyers were being difficult with the information that his attorney needed. At least she’s safe in the penthouse…Security is there, and they won’t let anyone through who’s not white listed… he thought, barely noticing the soft buzzing sound his phone made on the desk. It wasn’t a phone call but a
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message, likely a text and it didn’t register to Miles to check it immediately. He had too much on his mind at the moment to deal with a text message, and if Larisa had needed him she would have called he was sure of it.
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Eventually, Miles sat back down at his desk debating if he should call Larisa or not with the horrible news. Would it be better if she heard it from Melissa? Or from an officer? Or him? Miles wasn’t entirely sure. Either way, this wasn’t how the pair of them wanted this whole thing to go down. As much as Miles wanted Connor behind bars for the rest of his pathetic and miserable life, the thought had crossed his mind of asking Larisa to drop the charges on him. If that would get Connor to drop his own of course and just walk out of their lives for good. It was a good time after he had hung up on Melissa that Miles finally decided to check his phone and send Larisa a message, unable to stand the cold still silence of his office after that phone call. He didn’t want to alarm her, and it took him a moment to figure out what he wanted to say before finally typing it out and hitting send. Heard from Melissa… She’ll be calling you. It’s not good news, and I’m sorry that it isn’t. I’m doing all I can to keep you safe. I’m here if you need. XO Your Lupo @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-May-23 07:25 AM
Larisa felt like the air had been knocked right out of her lungs at those few words that had been relayed from the officer on the other end of the phone, she felt sick, she could barely hear the woman on the other end over the sound of her raging heart beat and the deep breaths that were pulling into her lungs, everything felt like it was spinning as she grabbed the chair to move herself to sit down against it trying to keep her self steady before she managed to sit on it properly. "Miss Bechtel?...Miss Bechtel, are you there?..." she heard Harpers voice on the other end of the phone, she wanted to argue with her scream at her tell her that they had to get him back, they had to bring him back to the cells and keep him there, he tried to rape her, he attacked her in her home, he threatened to take her away, and yet the man was allowed to walk free? Like nothing happened?....did they think she was lying? The realisation soon sank in that if the court with the evidence that was provided wasn't enough to keep him in until court, who's to say that a jury would even believe her? It was her word against his….it dawned on her all to soon and painfully that she was probably fighting a losing battle, even though she was right, even though he did do this to her…it was very evident she wasn't going to.be believed, the evidence wasn't there plain and simple. " Thank you for letting me know…" she said quietly her voice almost painfully empty on the other side of the phone before she hung up, she sat there for the longest of times simply staring across the kitchen and at the laptop that that she hadn't even touched or done anything yet, her mind a whizz of things she should or shouldn't do, she didn't believe Connor should get away with what he had done, he should be punished, what he had done was awful, painfully abusive and just thinking about it now stole her breath away, but at the same time could she go in front of a jury tell her story be made out to be a liar by his l
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awyer and have a jury reject her statements and throw it out? Because that's how it looked like he was going to go. She heard her phone vibrate gazing down to it she saw it was from Miles bringing it round she opened it seeing his message as her face furrowed, her hand came up to her face to push the hair from her face as she picked up her phone to relay a message . I know, I heard from the police…no one believes me do they? If I can't get a court to believe what he did to me, how can I possibly expect a jury to? The evidence isn't there Miles and that's all there is to it, I'm going to drop the charges, I'm not putting myself through this to be a deemed a liar out the end and cause any more disruptions to our lives, he deserves to be punished for what he did, but I don't deserve to be punished for speaking the truth. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 02-May-23 08:06 AM
Miles could barely think after sending that message. On the one hand he knew that this was an uphill battle for Larisa as well as himself. That it would be a difficult road to go down, but on the other he fully believed Connor to be dangerous. That even if Larisa did drop the charges who was to say that he wouldn’t just go after her anyway? That he wouldn’t just try to attack her again until he got what he wanted? The only guarantee of Larisa’s safety would be with Connor behind bars because Miles doubted even if he moved her to Italy or anywhere else in the world that Connor would try and find her. That he would try and get to her in some way. Hearing his phone on the table made him sigh and he flipped it over to read the message. His heart sank, he could almost hear the fear and the frustration and the sadness in Larisa’s voice through her message. That feeling of hopelessness for their situation weighing him down as he read through. She wanted to drop the charges and Miles just felt like that was giving in to her abuser. Letting him win a fight he cheated in. In short, it felt wrong. He waited a moment or two before responding back to her, wanting to make sure whatever he did say wouldn’t upset her further. Larisa, I understand that you think this can’t be won. Please don’t make any rash decisions yet. Let the lawyers work through this. Melissa seems very capable from when I spoke with her this morning. She’s going to be reaching out to Thomas, see what he saw and heard since he witnessed what happened in the backyard. You’re not a liar, and Connor shouldn’t get away with what he did to you. For your safety, please stay in the penthouse where Security can keep you secure. I’ll come home early today so you’re not alone. Edward can piss off. I’ll reschedule my scolding with him to another day. It was the best he could offer her, not knowing what to say or what to do in this situation. Nothing about being at the office right now felt right. Miles just wan
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ted to be home, to comfort Larisa knowing that she was probably out of her mind concerned with what was going on right now. Likely upset and angry and scared all at once. I’ll get as much done as I can, and then I’ll head home… take her out tonight for dinner.. Try to settle her nerves.. He thought, and a slight smile came to his face. Maybe that was the way to go, and he picked up his phone to make a quick order.
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Melissa Brady BOT 02-May-23 08:06 AM
The phone call with Mr. King hadn’t exactly gone as well as she would have hoped. The woman really didn’t want to give that bad news to him, and had tried to avoid it at all costs. Unfortunately after working tirelessly this morning to try and convince the police and the judge that granted bail to Connor Jhonson to do no such thing, Melissa had come up empty handed. At his request, she had tried to contact Thomas but ended up getting his voicemail, leaving a message for the driver to contact her as soon as possible with any information regarding that day as he could. Her fingers drummed on her desk trying to think of any possible way around getting the upper hand in this case. “Everything is circumstantial. Even what Connor is claiming…There was definitely a scuffle between the two, but it doesn’t clearly state who started it and we’re still waiting on DNA evidence to come back.” She mumbled to herself, pushing up her dark square framed glasses and tapping a pen against her temple. The best lead she had was Thomas Crowley, the driver for Miles King who had witnessed some of the fight first hand. According to Mr. King on the phone, Thomas was the one who actually got Larisa out of the back garden, so he would have been able to see and hear clearly the fight between Mr. King and Mr. Johnson. With a heavy sigh since she was waiting for a call back from Mr. Crowley, Melissa picked up her phone and held it against her shoulder to call Larisa. If she hadn’t heard the bad news already, it was her job as her attorney to relay the information as soon as possible. Melissa let the phone ring for a good couple moments, waiting to see if Larisa would answer. Likely what would pop up on her caller ID would be ‘King’s A&I’, as she was using her office phone to make the call. Regardless if Larisa would answer the phone or not, Melissa would respond in the same way. Her voice was kind and gentle, but there was a bit of a bite to it. Like a rose with all it’s thorns.
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“Hello, Ms. Bechtel. My name is Melissa Brady, I’m the attorney on your case against Mr. Johnson. I wanted to bring you up to speed on the case as far as we have it right now, and answer any questions you might have. If there’s anything you can tell me that might help you case against Mr. Johnson, that would be appreciated so I can add it to the file for you.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 02-May-23 08:52 AM
Larisa had never felt so distrusted as she did now, her mine playing havoc with her as she thought about the court system how they could look at the photos look at her evidence and deem that man capable of being okay to be out in society? Since when did the court system become so damn fucking soft? It angered her honestly, she suddenly understood when she watched programmes on women when they decided to be silent, why they never spoke about things that happened because when they did look what happened, people didn't believed them, distrusted that words…she was how ever a firm believer in innocent until proven guilty, but Connor was no innocent, she had gone there with good intentions , with the intent on trying to make things at least somewhat better between them before they walked away for good, she wanted to at least try and help him to get over it…knowing how hurt he was, and look what happened? He abused her mentally and physically all because she wanted to be nice…Nice gets you no where these days apparently she thought to her self looking up she noticed the whiskey bottle and was half tempted to go and have a drink Don't be ridiculous….its not even into the afternoon much yet She berated her self before she heard her phone go of again. She slid it over reading the message from Miles, whilst she appreciated his words that perhaps he was right the lawyers would work hard to try and resolve this, it didn't help to make her feel any better then despite the lawyers….the courts didn't believe her, and that was what she had struggled with, opening the phone she typed a response back to him.
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I know he shouldn't, but the courts don't believe what happened Miles, that's the big picture here, I don't even know what Thomas can add, I don't plan to leave the apartment, I'll stay in, you don't need to come home early I know the meeting with Edward was something you really needed to do, I don't want to compromise your position there, by not seeing him, I'd never forgive myself if you get into trouble because of me, I'm okay, please don't worry about me, I feel safe with the security here, but of course I'd never say no to you being home alone…It's lonely here without you She typed back almost knowing what his response might be before she sent it, she sighed pushing her way of the counter and making her way across the kitchen she gazed at that whiskey so tempted to open it, she sure could do with a drink but with the pain meds she was on she truly didn't think that was the best plan of action, instead she put the coffee machine on deciding to make a coffee instead, just as she got it all set up she heard her phone ringing again, she walked across the room grasping her phone and noticed the number coming up across the screen, wad Miles calling her? Surely he would just ring of his mobile? .
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"Hello?" She answered with slight apprehension before she heard the woman's voice on the other end of the phone, she had to bite her lip to stop her self from truly going to town on the woman on the other end, she was frightened…that much was obvious, but above all else she was upset and angry. " I don't need you to bring me to speed on what's happened Mrs Brady, I've been made aware that Connor was released this morning, what I want to know Is, why wasn't I informed sooner? Where is he? Does he have a restraint so he can't come near me? Does he have bail conditions he must adhere to? What grounds was he granted bail?" The questions just seemed to keep on coming now she started to ask them, managing to pause her self for a moment looking to that coffee machine before to the whiskey, coffee be damned she needed a harder drink as she stepped over to that whiskey waiting to hear what the woman had to say. @Fiory
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Melissa Brady BOT 02-May-23 11:15 AM
”I don’t need you to bring me to speed on what’s happened Mrs. Brady…” “Ohh uh.. It’s Ms. Brady actually..” Melissa quietly corrected her, though she remained as quiet as she could on the phone otherwise, listening to the anger and frustration and fear that Larisa had. It wasn’t fair that Connor got bail, and Melissa had worked all morning to try and prevent it. She softly nodded her head at each of Larisa’s questions and waited until she was quiet on the other line before deciding to answer. “I apologize, I’ve been back and forth all morning with the judge and Mr. Johnson’s attorney trying to try and keep him from getting out today. I didn’t want to call you until I knew absolutely sure that he would or wouldn’t be held. I was only informed of the decision an hour or so ago when I called Mr. King upstairs to let him know.” Melissa explained, though she felt like she was making excuses. It wasn’t that she hadn’t wanted to inform Melissa, it was just she hadn’t gotten to it quite yet. “Regarding where he is, he’s been released to the home of a friend named Tom. I’ve pushed for a restraining order of at least two hundred feet between you two so he can’t come near you. I’m waiting on the judge’s signature on that restraining order now. He does have bail conditions; if he breaks the restraining order once it’s put in place then his bail would be revoked and he would be incarcerated until trial. He’s also not to leave the country either… though, neither are you in that respect as the opposing party.” Melissa said the last part gently. The way her words came out, it was like she understood where Larisa was coming from and she was trying to be as gentle as she could given the circumstances. “I’ve tried to get ahold of Mr. Crowley, per Mr. King’s orders on this. Is there anyone else who might have witnessed the events? A bystander or a neighbor perhaps? If there’s anyone at all that maybe heard or saw something, or I mean… it’s the time of cell phones and
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the internet, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone had a video of the even somewhere online by now…” Melissa said softly, trying to do her best to comfort Larisa even though she was also trying to make her case more open and shut. It was difficult with the evidence the way it was, the best thing for them would be if there was a witness, if Thomas saw or heard something and could corroborate what he saw and what he heard. That would help prove Larisa was the innocent party in all of this. “Honestly it’s too bad we don’t have a confession of some kind from Connor… That could have swayed the decision…” She continued, taping her pen against her glasses lightly in thought. “Either way, um… I want you to know that I understand how you feel. My sister was part of a domestic dispute not long ago, and I promise you I will do everything I can to make sure Connor doesn’t get away with this… I don’t want to see another woman go through what my sister did, so I’m in your corner one hundred percent Ms. Bechtel. I’ll be working for you and Mr. King to make sure Connor gets what he deserves.” It was her best attempt to try and give a little peace of mind to Larisa, knowing just how hard it would be for her to actually accept it. She waited to hear if there were any other questions that Larisa would have for her, before the attorney continued with one more note. “Please, if you see any suspicious activity contact me directly and the police. I don’t think that Mr. Johnson would break the restraining order, but if he’s as dangerous as you and Mr. King claim, then I don’t want to take any chances Ms. Bechtel. Your safety and putting Mr. Johnson behind bars is my number one priority…and.. If it helps… I think it’s Mr. King’s too.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-May-23 06:48 AM
Oh uh…it's Ms.Brady actually Right now larisa wasn't interested in the woman's proper name, truly she wasn't interested in anything apart from the questions she had asked the woman on the other end of the phone, the anxiety she felt knowing Connor was out there was becoming increasingly more difficult to bare especially when she had very little information about where he was, what the bail conditions were, and if he would even truly listen to what the courts had to say, he showed little remorse the other day for her or the fact he would probably get into trouble over what he did, so why would he care now if he simply did whatever he wanted, the only saving grace she had was that he didn't know where she was staying. He knows where you work though but even then the place was heavily guarded and protected much like this place was, so she knew without a shadow of a doubt she was safe in those places, but anywhere else? She was simply a sitting duck, so until this was resolved there was very little she would be able to do apart from stay here or work…not on her own anyway, she certainly wouldn't put herself in a position that could be dangerous for her.. She poured herself a whiskey listening to the woman as she explained why she had not gotten back to her until now and simply sighed into the phone turning round she leaned against the counter one hand clutching the phone whilst the other clutched the glass of whiskey casually twirling it in her fingers watching the liquid sloshing around in a small whirlpool within the confines of the glass, at the mention of Tom she frowned deeply Of course he had , he made it very clear whose side he was on a fact that Made her frown harder, the fact that Tom took his side knowing full well what had happened over the last six months between them both. I've pushed for a restraining order…I'm waiting for the judges signature on that " I'm sorry? There's nothing in place right now to stop him finding me? And coming to see
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where I am?" She said the astonishment and sudden anxiousness clear to be heard as she realised the man had no conditions to stop him coming to find her right now, her mind suddenly thought back to when she let the tow company in, she thought she saw a shadow…but there was no one there when she looked That's because there wasn't stop worrying yourself she berated herself , clutching that whiskey a little harder before she brought it to her lips to take a sip, she sighed at her questions shaking her head though she didn't know why it wasn't like the woman could see her on the other side of the phone. " I don't know if anyone on either side of us saw anything. We have neighbours but I don't know if they were in, I didn't see anyone , not aside from the people who were there anyway…" she said softly trying to think if anyone may of saw something if she saw or heard anything but she didn't, surely the police would have been around the Street to ask people if they witnessed a disturbance? Wasn't that what they did? She sighed at her thoughts swirling that liquid in her glass around again.
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" He's not going to confess, if he does that he throws his whole defence under the boat and will ultimately get himself into a lot of trouble, the other thing I have as a message from him was a earlier incident where he apologised for the way he acted and spoke to me, there's really not much in it and he could I'm sure spin it in a way that goes in his favour. " As she said she understood she almost spat in her face much like she did PC Harper but when she explained her reasons she clamped her mouth shut, it seemed at least she did have some idea about these things, " I appreciate that…" she said softly. It was on the tip of her tongue to say she thought she saw someone but she truly thought she was being ridiculous paranoia creeping in and making her believe something that wasn't there . " Thank you, I'm sure you will i'll let you know if I can think of anything more…please….even if you can not get him back to prison before court, that man should not have free reign to come for me, please you have to keep me safe and not allow that man near me, that's the only thing I ask…" she said a little softer than the rest of what she said, she just needed to know they had that in place, something that would at least make her feel better in the grand scheme of things.
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Melissa Brady BOT 03-May-23 08:04 AM
”There’s nothing in place right now to stop him finding me? And coming to see where I am?” “Not necessarily.” Melissa interjected, knowing that waiting on the restraining order wasn’t something that she would have liked to have happen. In a perfect world, the restraining order would have been signed prior to release but as Melissa had requested for a broader scope to keep Larisa at a safer distance away from Connor, it had taken a little extra time to have the paperwork updated. “He knows he can’t come find you. It would be detrimental to his case if he tried for starters. Considering he’s the one saying that you and Mr. King were the aggressors, it wouldn’t make for a strong defense if he then came after you. That and I expect the signed documents from the judge here any minute, so he will likely be contacted by his lawyers and be told the same thing not to try it.” As she relayed what she knew about her neighbors and not recalling seeing or hearing from anyone, Melissa jotted down some notes and nodded her head listening. “That’s something I can check into. The police may have done interviews, and if so I’ll get those records. If not, then it’s my job to be that detective for you and find out. If that means knocking on doors in the rain then that’s what I’ll do Ms. Bechtel.” There was a bit more brightness in Melissa’s voice at this. It wasn’t that she was necessarily looking forward to hitting the pavement and going door to door to see if anyone witnessed the events that had happened the other day or had heard anything. Considering the incident had happened in the evening, it was likely folks were home perhaps tucking into dinner or relaxing for the night. Melissa was hopeful that someone, anyone heard the commotion outside and secretly peeked over perhaps to take a look. “I… I know. I’m going to do everything in my power to keep Connor away from you Larisa.” She said softly, hearing the pleas in her voice over the phone and biting her lower lip
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in her own anxiety. “If you’re in a secure location, I would stay there for now. Especially if Connor doesn’t know where you’re at right now. I’ll call you again if I have more questions or if I have any more news. I’ll also keep Mr. King informed too, just in case.” She continued, doing her best to try and reassure Larisa that everything was being done to try and keep her safe. Obviously she didn’t know where Larisa was currently staying but from what she had gathered from Connor’s attorneys, she wasn’t staying at the residence she shared with Connor any longer. Which honestly, was a good thing for her to do.
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Miles King BOT 03-May-23 08:04 AM
Miles was moving things around on his calendar when he noticed his meeting with Edward had changed. The date was the same and the time, but the location was no longer listed as “office”. It was a small thing, and he didn’t really have a lot of time to investigate it with the day he was having. Meeting after meeting and everyone seemed eager to hear what Miles had to say on the different projects and tasks that needed to be completed. By the time lunch rolled around, he was actually getting tired. With all the stress from the previous day and then the work day today, all he wanted was a break. Just a moment where he could unwind and relax. It hadn’t hit him until that moment just how wound up he was with everything going on with Connor and Larisa and himself. He hated the idea that Connor was walking around as a free man right now. And he worried that Larisa would be in danger if she didn’t know where he was. All Miles could hope for was that he wasn’t that stupid to try and find her. Which wasn’t something that he was convinced of that he wasn’t. Miles was a ball of anxiety with those thoughts, which didn’t help the hangover he was still dealing with. The meds had certainly helped and his headache was now a dull throb but for the most part Miles was still dealing with the side effects of his own doing.
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By lunch time, Miles was exceedingly down. He’d gotten quite a lot done considering but the whole office had sucked any kind of life he had out of him. It was cold and uncomfortable here, and he just wanted to be outside. He found himself booking longingly at the ocean out his window again, something that he would do often before Larisa became his PA. It was always an escape for him before, but now it just reminded him of the waters off the beach at the Villa. Of the beautiful shore and the crystal blue skies. Of the gorgeous woman who walked with him along it with a smile and bouncing curls in the mid afternoon sun. That thought at least had him calmed a little, even if he desperately just wanted to go back to that happy moment in time and stay there. Tell his past self not to leave Italy. To save himself the stress and anxiety and just stay at the Villas for the rest of their lives. That would have been easier, it would have been better. It would have been cowardly… The thought crossed his mind and Miles sighed heavily, wanting nothing more than to dispute the claim his head had made, but knowing it would be for nought. It would have been selfish and cowardly of him to whisk her away and never bring her home. Never bring her back to London and to their lives. To where her family was. A family that he was convinced of considering the phone call he’d listened slightly in on with her father, that didn’t necessarily care for him or who he was. Mostly because they didn’t know him. Perhaps that needs to change too… Miles thought, typing on his cell phone to finish out an order that he had been trying to do all morning. The delivery was set for that afternoon, and it was the first time since leaving the house that he genuinely smiled. It wasn’t much, and he knew it wouldn’t be able to fix everything, but Miles hoped that the delivery would make Larisa smile and relax while she was at home.
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When it did arrive, there would be a soft knock at the front door of the penthouse before the delivery driver was instructed to leave the item at the door and leave. There weren’t any other homes on that floor, just his, so Miles didn’t need the driver to stick around and make Larisa nervous that some stranger was at the penthouse. What she would find once she got to the door and answered it would be a dark set of roses, a dozen or so in a clear crystal vase and arranged with green tissue paper around it. The card among the flowers had her name on it written in loopy cursive ink. Inside, the following message had been written just for her. To my Little Lamb, These don’t compare to you but they don’t actually make flowers that do. I hope you’re having a good day. I’ll be home soon. Always - M. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-May-23 08:59 AM
Larisa glazed into that glass of whiskey watching the way the liquid swirled as Mrs Brady spoke, she certainly appreciated everything she was saying. And whilst the situation wasn’t the best and she wished things were a lot less stressful she at least took comfort in hearing the sincerity in her tone that she would indeed do all she could to ensure nothing would happen, that Connor got what he deserved and that these restraining orders would indeed be put in place, she just didn’t like the thought of him being out there and whilst she knew it would be stupid of him to even attempt to come looking for her, the man tried to rape her and kidnap her, so truly why would he care what else happened to him? As far as he was concerned, he had gotten away from the station a place she had put him, a place her and miles had put him in, she never thought Connor was violent man, and he proved to her he was...so right now she truly didn’t know what to expect from him. “Thank You Mrs Brady, I trust you will do all you can to ensure my safety and to do whats right in the situation, I am in a safe location, and I don’t plan on leaving until I know what is going on, at least not on my own, please keep me posted with any developments , I want to be kept in the know when anything develops or anything new has come to light, and please let me know as soon as possible the outcome of the restraining order, if I have any other information to give I will call you as soon as I have it...Thanks again “ She said before she finally hung up, and placed her mobile down on the side. Her hand moved to her face running down it in thought as she sighed deeply, everything just seemed to be a right mess right now, she truly believed this was all going to be pointless at least without more evidence, she tried to think back to when Thomas come through, what was going on in front of her between Connor and Miles and it frustrated her to no ends that she just couldn’t remember much about it, she was so
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disorientated she barely registered Thomas being there until he was helping her of that grass and outside to safety, everything was such a blur and it annoyed her If only I could remember maybe something happened then that might help. Hopefully Thomas knows something she thought to her self-peering down that glass she swallowed it down before placing the empty glass in the sink, she pulled her self away her hands coming to push through her hair, despite her worry of the situation she knew she was safe her, she knew he couldn’t touch her, and that was the one saving grace.
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She moved back to the table taking her phone from the counter to where her laptop was , she slipped into the chair and went to her work emails deciding there would be no point in working herself up over this, she may as well keep herself busy, checking over them she started to work through them responding to emails not yet checking his Calendar before she heard the knock at the door, she jumped instantly moving of the stool she gazed towards the front door, who was there ? She knew nobody could get in unless the guards allowed it, so that at least gave her some comfort, she walked to the door peeping out the keyhole noticing no one there her brows furrowed as she pulled the door open and looked around noticing no one. “Odd...” she thought to herself and was about to go in before her eyes fell down and suddenly noticed the roses sat there waiting for her, her face changed drastically into a wide grin, they looked beautiful , she carefully bent down wincing a little at the pain in her ribs before she stood up again clasping the vase securely in her hand as she walked back into the apartment. She stepped over to the counter placing them down catching the note she pulled it out reading it which only caused a brighter smile to come across her face, she felt truly lucky then for who she had in her life, Mile's always knew what to do, what to say to make her feel special, to make her feel wanted and loved, it wasn’t even the gifts he brought like these roses, it was simply the way he conducted himself...she didn’t know what she done to deserve him, she grabbed her phone bringing it over to type him a message. My Wolf, thank you so much for the Roses, they are beautiful, you really didn’t need to, I hope you're having a good day and you're not feeling to bad. Remember to eat lunch, and drink water...I'm not there to ensure your doing it so I trust you to behave. I'll see you when your Home, Stud
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Miles King BOT 03-May-23 10:59 AM
The response couldn’t have come at a better time. Miles was about ready to call his father, have him meet another day because he was just too tired to deal with any more stress when his phone buzzed on his desk and he flipped it over. His face had been a permanent scowl for the majority of the day, halfway between frustration and pain. But reading her little message he could feel his brows soften and a quiet sigh fall from him. Miles was glad she liked the roses, he didn’t know her favorite flowers, and Caprese hadn’t mentioned what those purple ones at the Villas were to him yet. Otherwise, he’d import those. On such short notice however, roses would have to do. Remember to eat lunch, and drink water… Slowly he looked up at the time. 2pm. oops…Oh well.. He thought, wincing a little at the two cups of coffee he’d had today and deciding what Larisa didn’t know wouldn’t hurt her. It wasn’t that he had meant to work through lunch, it was more he just hadn’t had the time. Too busy in meetings or working on the reports that needed finishing up before they could be sent out or signing the contracts for the company to acquire or invest in different other businesses that were viable enough for Miles to care about. His mind wasn’t here though, he’d rather be at home. Rather be lounging on his couch and bantering back and forth with her. The woman he imagined was sitting at his table, wearing the loungers and the loose fitted shirt that hung sweetly off her shoulder.
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Deciding he needed a break, Miles stood up from his desk, grabbed his phone and made his way over to the couch that he liked to lounge on in his office. His arm went over his face just to shield it from the light coming in through the massive windows and he laid down to try and clear his head. For the most part he just had that meeting with his father left, but that was the furthest thing from his mind. He instead focused on the case and everything he knew about it. Melissa would be getting in touch with Thomas, and he was sure that that would help Larisa’s case against Connor. The issue that Connor was out and about was something but for right now Miles really didn’t know where to expect the boy to show up. At least with Larisa at the penthouse, she was relatively safe. Her security wouldn’t let anyone in who wasn’t on an approved list. It’s why he felt safe in his home. Why he felt safe having her there. She’ll have to come to the office eventually though… or it might look odd her taking so much time away… he wondered groaning a little at the thought.
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“I don’t know why I care so much about what other fucking people think…I’m the CEO, it shouldn’t matter who the hell I date..” Miles grumbled to himself, irritated that he had to put on such a façade just to save face around his own company. His mind wandered to Larisa again, her soft brown hair and the soft outfit she had worn today. The way it hugged at her but fell loose at the same time. How it had complimented her curves without overtly showing them off. And especially how he knew she wasn’t wearing anything else underneath them. It made Miles sigh deeply, just wanting to hold on to that image for a little while longer. All he wanted to do was leave the office, and that’s when it dawned on him that he hadn’t heard from Edward yet regarding their meeting. Had he canceled? Thought to move it perhaps? Miles slowly reached for his phone and moved his arm so he could look at the screen and check his calendar remotely. The meeting was set at a different time, 3pm. But the time wasn’t what bothered him. It was the location. Glancing at his watch Miles swung his legs off the couch and winced as he got himself up. He had never packed up his briefcase so quickly before, closing it up and marching himself out the office door. A message was sent to Julia to hold any further calls unless they were specifically about Larisa’s case and to contact him if any news did come about with it as soon as possible. In the elevator down, Miles felt nerves hit him all over. He was cursing himself for not having checked it sooner. Then he could have had more time to prepare for it. As he made his way outside into the mid afternoon sunshine towards the gleaming green car, Miles pulled his phone back out and it immediately opened to Larisa’s last message. She needed to know what was going on, and Miles was furious that this was what his father had decided to do. He could understand wanting to have the conversation with his son in private, but honestly a head’s up would have been better
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than just changing the location and hoping that Miles saw it. On my way home now. Meeting with Edward was changed. He’s coming to the penthouse. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-May-23 11:49 AM
Larisa sighed as she peered over the emails managing to get herself through most of them, which she was grateful of, the only thing she found difficult she didn’t have her notebooks, her pens, her organisational books readily available for her to write any relevant notes ready to put on the calendar, she strived herself on being organised and sitting here at a table in a penthouse didn’t give her the equipment she needed to do things effectively, she missed being in the office if she was honest, she missed sitting behind her desk with those mediocre views the thought made her smile as her mind suddenly wondered back to the first meeting, the teasing the two did almost instantly but it hadn't been missed on her just how serious he had been, and yet it didn’t take him long to warm up to her...and it didn’t take her long to warm up to him neither. Her face softened when she thought of him and considering how little time, they had truly spent together it surprised her, just how quickly they seemed to bond, how quickly they just...clicked. It felt like they had known each other all their lives when in reality it no time at all had been, was that a good thing? Were they rushing into something? She wasn’t sure and frankly she didn’t want to give it much thought, if she was honest she didn’t care about the dynamics around it, what was right or wrong in other people's minds or views, she didn’t want to think, she wanted to feel...and she knew how she felt about him, and that’s all that really mattered. Her mind turned to the meeting he was supposed to have with Edward today and she frowned, he said he was going to cancel it, and a part of her hoped he changed his mind, even she knew the importance of the meeting, and yet she couldn’t help feel anxious about it to, what if he told him he couldn’t be with her? What if he told him he wouldn’t allow him to continue their if their relationship continued? What if he told him she wasn’t suitable? And even with all that she
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wondered what Miles would tell him, she sighed at her thoughts her hands coming to her head to massage it lightly, God so much was going on recently it was hard to process. She felt stressed to the max so she could only imagine how Miles was feeling, the soft ping of her phone finally brought her back down reaching for it she turned it round, her eyes widening and her breath catching within her throat.
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Edward is coming to the penthouse She moved so quick of that chair that she winced harshly grasping her side a little in hopes of calming it down, she quickly shut the laptop and gazed around the kitchen, there was still a mess around here from dinner last night shit she couldn’t leave it like this, she grabbed her phone typing a hurried response back asking what time he was coming, peering at the time 2.18pm what if he was coming soon? She gazed at herself to see her outfit, that wouldn’t do neither...she could hardly see him in loungewear! But then she wondered.... would he want her there? Should she stay upstairs? Would he want him knowing she was there? She didn’t have much time to ponder her thoughts trying to forget the pain in her ribs which thankfully was dulling down she started to clean the kitchen, she found a dishwasher and popped most things he had used in there, the bending wasn’t the easiest thing she had ever done but she was determined to at least tidy, she didn’t want him to come round and see the house a mess, she cleaned the counters down and ensured everything was as tidy and as perfect it could be, seeing the roses she grasped them to move them to the centre of the table taking the note and holding onto it she tidied them up so they looked more presentable . Grabbing the laptop, she decided to take that upstairs to, gazing around she saw some of her shoes, her coat hanging up, little things around the house that was hers that she had left lying around...Christ did she need to get rid of those to? When would Miles even be back? What if Edward got here before he did? She looked at her phone hoping he would reply and give her some indication as to what he wanted her to do.... the thought giving her mixed feelings especially if he wanted her to hide, the thought pained her to think he would want that...and if he did, did that show he truly wasn’t that serious about them?
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Miles King BOT 03-May-23 12:23 PM
“That slimy old snake… Changing this shit around last minute, knowing I’d have to rush around to fucking meet him…” Miles grumbled in the car, diving in and out of traffic to try and make it home. It was one of the few times where he hated his Aston Martin. The car had power and class but just not the speed that he needed right now. Just not the firepower that was required to get people to get out of the damned way. “I should have driven the Lamborghini today…” He growled, laying on the horn as someone in front took their sweet time making a legal turn. Why in the world people thought they could turn going the speed of smell was beyond him. Looking down at the dashboard he checked the time, knowing that Edward was a stickler for punctuality. 2:33pm. Miles was only a few blocks from home, he should be able to make it there. Give Larisa fair warning that Edward was on his way and if she wanted to be anywhere but there than she’d have ample ability to. Miles was more concerned about the mess in the house. He’d let his housekeepers have the week off in order to give Larisa some peace and quiet while she was recovering. The last thing he thought she would want would be to have a team of strangers coming in while she worked cleaning around her and tidying up the house. It wasn’t a new thing for Miles, he’d spent several days at home previously and usually when the housekeeping staff were there, he’d just lock himself in his office on the first floor so he was out of their way while they worked. They were paid handsomely enough, completely vetted and trustworthy; he never had anything go missing so he never really thought that he had to monitor them while he was there or while he wasn’t. The fact was, this wasn’t unusual behavior for Edward King. He often when he wanted a meeting with his son would make it, and then reschedule or change the meeting place or time just to keep Miles on his toes. It was infuriating, and Miles detested it every time it happened. This time,
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it made a little sense. Edward didn’t know that Larisa wouldn’t be at the office and if he wanted to have a private conversation with his son, doing so right behind a door where she might be able to hear wouldn’t exactly go over well. The funny thing was, that had he just kept the meeting at the office like he had originally had it, then there wouldn’t have been a problem since Larisa was at home.
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Miles pulled in with screeching tires to the parking garage at 2:47pm, looking around for the familiar car that he knew his father was driven around in. Edward never drove himself, he always had a driver do the work for him now a days, so there was only one car that Miles really had to look for. Thankfully, the gleaming white car wasn’t to be seen; Miles had made it home just in time. After parking the Aston and making his way upstairs, his heart sank. There was such a mess in the kitchen from last night, and he hadn’t expected Larisa to do anything about it. Miles had planned on taking care of it, of getting things cleaned up so that the house was presentable again but after the misunderstanding of everything and his binge drinking, it had completely slipped his mind. I just hope I’ll have enough time to make it presentable…before he gets here at 3… Miles groaned inwardly, turning his key in the door and stepping inside the penthouse. “Larisa?” He called tentatively, feeling odd that it was so easy to expect her here. Expect her in his home, and to be around. It felt odd but at the same time incredibly perfect. Like this was how it was supposed to be all along, and he just hadn’t realized it til now. Miles quickly kicked his shoes off at the door, noticing that her heels and her jackets that she’d had there were moved. Did she go out somewhere? He wondered, a pang of fear gripping him. Melissa had told her that Connor was out right? That he had gotten bail and they were working on strengthening the restraining order? “Larisa? Are you here?” He called again, this time a little louder, hoping that he was wrong in his assumption that she’d gone out. As he made his way into the house Miles dropped not just his briefcase onto the floor with his computer and documents nestled inside, but his jaw was thoroughly on the floor. He had given the housekeepers the week off, he knew he had. Miles had approved their paid time off this morning. Yet the house was immacul
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ate. Perfectly cleaned to where even Miles thought perhaps the staff had decided to donate their time. The roses stood beautifully on the table and the kitchen counters were cleaned down and clear. Did… Did Larisa do this? Glancing at the clock, Miles saw that it was 2:53pm. Edward would be here any minute but who he wanted to see more, was Larisa. (edited)
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-May-23 09:10 PM
Larisa was for the better would flapping around the house, the housekeepers had not been in and she could only assume that was because Miles had probably given them the time, she was grateful at least that she didn't have to worry about people coming round whilst she was laid up trying to recover but damn she could of sure used them this morning to sort the place out considering his father was now on the way round, she was currently in the spare bedroom sorting the bed out making sure it was tidy I mean really would the man even check a bedroom? but she wasn't sure, and she knew what it was like if her own family used to come round her home with Connor how they would go around looking at the home, judgement from families was something she was used to, and frankly she didn't want to give the man any other reason to have a go at Miles, something she was sure he would do today. She didn't hear him call her the first time, instead she was to busy sorting out the guest room and opening the curtains before she heard his shout come a second time, she could almost hear the worry in his voice, and she didn't consider he was worried she wasn't there assuming he was worried about Edward coming around the home and how things might transpire from there, she stepped out of the bedroom still in her loungewear not yet changing as she honestly believed the more she thought about it that perhaps he wouldn't want her involved in the meeting with him, despite her earlier worries, she did wonder if it would be for the best, for now at least...being together was one thing, but if Edward knew they were living together she truly didn't know how he would react. "I'm here!" she called to him, though she was making her way downstairs, if he checked she had even sorted the living area out a bit ensuring the cushions and everything was neatly placed against the couches , the kitchen was indeed immaculate nothing out of place she had even arranged the flowers on the table to look like a c
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entre piece , making it downstairs she noticed him by the kitchen his bags dropped on the floor and she wondered if he had simply thrown them in haste to get in the home. " I cleaned up a bit, i cant promise i put everything back where it should be, but i didnt think you would want the place looking like it was when your father arrived, ive sorted the bedrooms to, not that i thought he would go in there but i figured its better to be safe than sorry....I can go upstairs, hide out in the guest room whilst you have your meeting if you want?...I don't want to cause any more trouble for you Miles, Not right now anyway...I Know we may have to take baby steps with the people around us, i just...want to do what ever will help you right now, what ever will bring you less stress, god knows weve had enough recently..."
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Miles King BOT 03-May-23 09:32 PM
He heard her that time and a rush of relief washed over him. She hadn’t left the penthouse then, she was still here. So she had done all this… damn it.. I’m sorry, I should have had the housekeepers help you.. Miles thought, glancing around the house and noticing just how clean everything was. It wasn’t like his house was normally filthy or messed up. His housekeeping staff kept it just below perfect all the time. It was more that the person who’d done it this time, he knew personally, intimately. And he felt a little bad that she had gone through all this trouble, simply because his father had decided that meeting at Miles’ home would be more private than meeting at his office. As she got closer he silently listened to her explanation of everything that she had done. Taking into consideration all the things she’d worked on while he had been away. ”I can go upstairs, hide out in the guest room whilst you have your meeting if you want?” Hide upstairs? Miles repeated in his head, finally turning to take her in now that she’d gotten a bit closer and stood there in those lounge wear clothes he had left her in this morning. She hadn’t even had time or the idea to change, not that he necessarily needed or wanted her to. It was clear on his face that he had been worried, more so that she had left because of what was going on with Connor. Miles was still waiting for Melissa to confirm that the updated restraining order had gone through after all too. Slowly, as if he were approaching a skittish mythical animal in his home, Miles took steady strides towards Larisa. He didn’t say a word, just took the few steps that would be necessary for him to close the distance that had remained between them. Without thinking about it because he honestly couldn’t bring a single thought to his head, Miles gently pulled his arms around her, wanting nothing more than to hold her close and convince his eyes that she was indeed still there. “You have no reason to hide.” He would whis
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per into her ear tenderly, just wanting to hold her close. Today had been harder than he thought without her in the office and Miles realized a very clear fact. He had missed her. They hadn’t even been apart for a full day, but he had missed her presence in the office. Her wit and their playful banter. He missed how she teased him and how she comforted him when he needed it. He missed how she rolled her eyes when he made a lewd comment or how her face flushed red because she secretly liked it. For the moment he just relished in the warmth that the home felt like now, and a soft smile curled on his face. “It feels nice to be home.” Miles hadn’t been kidding, telling her that she didn’t have to hide. He didn’t want to hide her. Not from anyone. She had no reason to, so when he heard the hard knocking sound on his front door Miles just sighed gently over her shoulder before pulling back enough that she could see his face. “That will be Mr. King…on time as usual…If you want to hide away, you can. But don’t feel obligated to. I’m going to take him to my home office here to have our…discussion...” Gently, Miles put his hand against her cheek just to solidify the last point that he had as it was important for him that Larisa understood. “You are more welcome here, than he is. You have a key. He Doesn’t. You have every right to be wherever you want to be in this house, more so than Edward does. Understand?”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-May-23 10:08 PM
Larisa glanced towards him with wonder and questions behind her eyes, she just wanted to know what he wanted her to do, she knew this meeting was going to be Hell for him and she was nervous about it, all she wanted to do was help, to make things easier for him, not more stressful than they needed to be, she had caused this man enough stress over the last few days and no doubt more to follow, if she could do one simple thing to help him she would, even if that meant hiding her self away in a closet, the thought making her smile inwardly a little...Like teenagers she thought but it didn't make her feel sad, in fact she found the thought humorous in a weird way, she just knew how the people around them were behaving at the video they saw.. Suddenly he was walking towards her, she watched as he closed the distance, her head tilting back so she could look at his face better, he was after all a little taller then her especially when she was in flats, in heels it wasn't quite as bad, she felt the weight of his arms go around her, and suddenly nothing truly mattered anymore, she melted instantly into him, her own arms coming up tentatively to hold him in her embrace knowing he probably needed it, just as much as she did. You have no reason to hide Just hearing him say those few words made a lump form in her throat, he didn't want her to hide, and honestly? she didn't want to hide, hiding meant she didn't want him to see her, and she could only imagine how that might look especially if he did bump into her, she wasn't ashamed to be here, she didn't want to hide from the people around them for what they were to one another, if anything she wanted to prove to people that what they had was more then everyone thought, that she wasn't out to hurt him, his next words had her smiling softer her head nuzzling against his chest. "It's nice to have you home, I missed you...." She said honestly, and she had, she had missed being in the office checking in on him, the playful
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banter they would share with one another, she had really missed it, the sudden loud knock on the door made her jolt not expecting the almost pounding on the door hearing the sigh before he pulled back as did she, allowing her arms to slide from around his waist gazing towards the door not far from where they were , she swallowed down the nerves she felt, she didn't have to hide....but did she want to? no...I don't her mind soon relayed to her, his hand came to her cheek and she gazed up to him as he solidified his last words to her , her cheek nestled against it closing her eyes so she could truly digest what he said...they should be unified, She didn't want to hide away, she wanted to fight for them much like it seemed he wanted to fight for them to. "I understand..." she said softly , peering to him she gave him a small smile her own hand coming up to clutch his cheek, lifting her self up quickly on her feet she leaned up so she could quickly take his lips, giving him a small yet caring kiss, her lips only just moved over his before she pulled away. "I wont hide, ill be right here, unified with you. Always" she whispered against his lips before allowing her self to stand up right again and taking the last few steps away from him gazing down at her attire she winced. " I'm not dressed appropriately mind...." she said perhaps more to her self then anything, but she wasn't going to go, she would stay right here, in case he wanted her He's just another person, you have nothing to worry about but he wasn't just anyone was he? he was Mile's father....she could only hope it didn't go as badly as she was imagining it.
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Miles King BOT 03-May-23 10:46 PM
“Good girl.” Miles whispered gently to her, wishing that kiss she gave had lasted just a moment longer if only to give him an excuse not to answer the damn door. He took a moment just to admire her, and the fact that she didn’t want to hide either. That she was perfectly fine being right there and not leaving Miles to the gallows on his own. It was then that he glanced down at her frame just a moment. While he didn’t mind how comfortable she was and to be fair he would have preferred her to not wear a thing at all, Miles assumed she might want to change first if she was going to be sticking around. “If you want, you can change. But do it because you want to, not because you want to impress him.” He said gently, willing himself to move away from her so he could answer the door as that rapping noise loudly echoed again into the home. Impatient asshole Miles inwardly grumbled, picking up his briefcase and sliding it closer to the door where it normally sat when he came home from the day. His shoes he kicked a little so they were a bit straighter instead of haphazardly placed in the foyer and just on instinct alone Miles stood a little straighter and adjusted his tie to ensure he looked the part he was supposed to be playing. A quiet breath in, and then gently released was given, in order to give Larisa as much time as she needed to in order to decide if she wanted to go upstairs and change or if she wanted to remain there in her loungewear. Miles gave plenty of time to allow her that, knowing if she decided to just stay up there that he wouldn’t fault her for it either.
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Without wasting another minute, Miles turned the handle of the door and opened it. There stood one Edward King, with his back to the door as if the abstract artwork of the hallway was much more interesting than the door he had been knocking on up until a moment or two ago. His head turned quietly hearing the door open however, his salt and peppered black hair styled and slicked back just as it had been before at the quarterly meeting the previous week. The wrinkles on his eyes feigned kindness and that smile was full of daggers behind its compassion. Miles knew better than to trust his father to actually be genuine with him, so without a word he just stepped out of the way and opened his home for the elder King to enter. “About time Miles.. Thought you were going to keep me waiting all day.” Edward responded in a cool and silk voice, graveled with age but dignified all the same. Miles just closed the door in silence behind him, deciding that no response was probably for the best. Today Edward wore a dark black suit with a soft powder blue dress shirt and a sharp black tie. Miles was the spitting image of him, just much younger and certainly with the addition of actual kindness in his eyes. It was clear that Miles and Edward really didn’t get along well with one another. The fake fatherly care and charm that Edward gave was always cold and callously felt and Miles was no better keeping his stoic silence and answers short and to the point. If only to usher Edward away as fast as humanly possible.
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“I need to speak to you about your mother’s Gala.” Edward began, before even stepping fully into the home. It seemed that he was keen to get right to the point of his visit, not wanting to delve into the formalities and force pleasantries that came with dealing with his son. He kept his shoes on, and Miles followed behind him like he was waiting for the scolding that he would receive. If Larisa had decided to go upstairs and change, she would not miss much of the conversation before returning, likely hearing the beginnings of it echoing up to the top of the stairs. If she had decided to remain on the ground floor to whatever tongue lashing that Miles was in for, she would be met with the cold dark stare of Edward as he rounded the corner with Miles close behind him. “And about the future of the company due to your… transgressions…” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-May-23 11:04 PM
Good girl She couldn't stop the involuntary shudder her body gave to hear those words pull from his lips, there was something about those two words that just did something for her, if she wanted it to or not, the deep way in which they pulled straight from his chest, and the meaning behind it, he had used it in many other ways and perhaps that's why it simply did things to her, his next words hit her and she gazed down at her attire, she really should change, loungewear with no underwear on beneath wasn't exactly the best impression she wanted to give right now. "I'm going to get changed, I'll be right back once I am..." she said as if trying to assure him that she would indeed be there with him, she didn't want to hide away and make him face all this on his own, if they was going to do this she wanted to do this the right way, she wanted to be there facing any challenges he had to face right beside him, much like he had done with her, she wanted to fight with him for his company for his reputation, and most of all for them, she quietly put a hand on his shoulder giving him a soft smile before she made her way up the stairs, turning round only briefly to watch Miles hesitate before straightening himself up, her brows pulled together at the complexation he was putting on He shouldn't have to do that, especially not with family but then she knew all to well how they could be, she had the same issues with her own Father after all. Quietly she made her way into the guest bedroom, heading into the wardrobe she wasted no time removing the loungewear she was was wearing grabbing a pair of dark lingerie and matching bra she quickly put them on before flicking through her array of clothes, what the hell did she wear? she didn't want it to look like she was trying to hard, but she also didn't want it to look like she wasn't trying at all, Jesus Christ why was this so difficult??. In the end she pulled out a long dress deciding that would do, and it would be comfo
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rtable, it was a dark dress dotted with white Pokka dots all over the fabric, it sat respectfully on her chest not showing any hint of cleavage, the fabric encased her shoulders and sat just above her elbow, she placed on a pair of flats so she wasn't completely barefooted, and pulled that band out of her hair so her locks fell over her shoulders in soft waves. she headed back out soon after and started making her way back down the stairs when she heard the words spoke to Miles About about the future of the company due to you...transgressions... she paused in her movements on the stairs gazing down to Edward, He was referring to what they had done, his position was compromised because of that? is that what he meant, she felt a sick feeling rolling within her, and suddenly she didn't know if it was wise for her even to be about, would she make matters worse? but before she could even change her mind, she caught Edward gazing up towards her, his cold stare making her stand up straighter much like Miles did Well it's to late now she thought, instead she put on a brave face, giving him a smile much like she had done in the office when she met him. " Good afternoon Mr King..." she said, her voice showing kindness as she stepped the rest of the way down the stairs. "May I get you a drink or anything?" she asked, always the professional even now it would appear, even if her insides were twisting with nerves, she could tell this wasn't going to go well....and like hell was she going to let Miles deal with this alone.
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Miles King BOT 03-May-23 11:28 PM
“Afternoon…” Was the only thing that Edward said, watching like a hawk ready to soar down and snatch the mouse that made her way down the stairs. Each step she took was calculated in his head, though at the mention of a drink and the soft professional way that Larisa had addressed him, Edward softened his tone if only for show. “At least this one has manners.” He commented, more to Miles over his shoulder than actually to Larisa who he continued to watch carefully. “I’m sure my son has a bottle or two of an expensive whiskey. Might as well crack that open if he hasn’t done so already.” The words feigned kindness, almost like they were burning for Edward to say. All the while he kept a mask of professionalism on, of the calculating chess player who was just being as kindly as he could to the young personal assistant, when in reality he was making moves against her like the pawn he saw her as. “It should be in the kitchen…” Miles said quietly, his eyes looking over his father’s shoulder to Larisa as she came downstairs. Where as Edward looked like he wanted to destroy her on sight, Miles wanted to be that shield she so needed from him. He’d take whatever abuse was sent her way if he could, if only to ensure that she kept smiling. Kept that kindness that she shared. Clearing his throat a little in order to gain Edward’s attention again, Miles hoped the elder businessman would turn and address him instead. The ruse of his noise seemed to work well enough, Edward glancing away from Larisa if only begrudgingly to lock eyes with Miles instead. “Goodness…I’ve only just noticed. What have you done to your face?” Edward asked, crossing his arms in front of his chest and raising a brow at Miles. When it seemed that his son didn’t quite catch what he was saying, Edward quietly pointed at the eye that would act as the mirrored one for Miles, indicating he was asking about the bruising around his eye. Miles blinked a little taken aback by the ask before coming back to that
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“Ah… That’s a bit of a long story sir.” “I’ve got time, Miles. Indulge me.” The immediate snap of Edward’s dismissal of Miles’ reason for wanting to share the story almost cracked in the air like a whip. Miles held his breath a little before deciding it best to just give him the basics. “I was involved in a physical altercation a couple days ago. That’s all.” He said sternly, clearly not wanting to delve into the details of it. “And?” “And…what sir?” “And how did your opponent fair?” Edward asked, almost looking interested in the incredibly simplified version of the story that Miles was sharing. Before he could stop himself from answering, Miles quietly smirked a little as the image of Connor came to mind, writhing on the ground and pleading for mercy at his feet. “Worse off sir.” “Well at least you have that going for you.” Edward replied coolly, the chill of his words not lost on Miles. Edward regularly boxed as his exercise of choice, so it didn’t dawn on Miles that he might actually be interested to hear that his son had gotten into a fist fight and won it. Not that he thought Edward would actually care at all about any of his activities outside of work. “I assume that this altercation was over a certain woman in red, as she is being referred to in the news?” Edward asked, glancing at Larisa and where she had gone. If she had gone to fetch the whiskey that Edward had requested and Miles had instructed. For a moment, Miles hesitated. His dark eyes went from his father in front of him, demanding an answer without ever having to voice it to Larisa as she moved in that long conservative dress she wore. It took him a moment before Miles decided that there was no use in trying to sugar coat any of this. He was done fighting. He was done with the noise and the shame of it all. What would be, would be, so with a quiet breath, he faced his father with his shoulders back and his spine straight, his head held high and proud so that shame couldn’t touch him. “Ye
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s, and her name is Larisa…sir.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 03-May-23 11:43 PM
Afternoon Was all he said and yet it sent a chill right down to her core, he may come across as pleasant as he spoke to her, but she was no fool, she had dealt with men like him many times before, and the way he watched her as she descended down those stairs gave her a unsettling feeling What ever happens, what ever he says or does, you remain professional, don't lose your cool and don't do anything that could cause this man anymore distress, you behave yourself Larisa...for fucking once she mentally told her self, she had a feeling she wasn't going to like everything that came from this conversation, but she had to at least remain as professional as she could. At least this one has manners She felt her self bite her tongue to retaliate with anything that might of been rude, This one?. That's how she was being addressed now, well she certainty had been called worse, she finally reached the bottom of the stairs as the request for the whiskey hit her ears and Miles quiet response of where it was, of course she knew where it was , but instead of relaying that she simply smiled to the two of them with a gentle nod. "Sure, Allow me to you one Mr king..." she responded gazing over to Miles trying to give him any reassurance she could with her eyes before she moved her self away from the kitchen and to where she knew that whiskey was. she grasped the bottle and pulled two glasses down, she was almost certain Miles might like one to, grabbing a ice cube for each she popped it in before she paused when she heard Edwards demand of what had happened to Miles eye, she winced a little knowing that it was her fault to he had that shiner, something else he could question him about no doubt, the interest he showed as to if Miles had won or not surprised her, clearly the man enjoyed that kind of sport, and it didn't fill her with a sense of relief that he wasn't angry, she never was one for fighting, sports like that in her eyes were barbaric, but if it helped Miles in th
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is situation, then she wouldn't be angry about it, she filled the glasses grasping them both. I assume that this altercation was over a certain woman in red... she paused in her moments, glancing out to the two of them as the conversation soon turned to the woman the woman being her as she stood in that kitchen, halting her movements for just a moment as her eyes moved to Miles, watching as he stood straighter, a air of confidence coming from him before he finally responded, and it sent a jolt of pure joy through her that here he was , telling Edward why he did it, that he did it for her...A small smile came over her face quickly swallowing it down, not knowing what the next response might be, but she soon came out of that kitchen holding the two glasses in her hand. "Here we are Mr King..." she said holding the glass out for him, and if he took it she would soon turn her attention to Miles holding the other glass to him. "I wasn't sure if you wanted one, but I brought it in case you did..." Her tone much softer for him, holding it out for him, if he decided to take it she would give it to him, if not she would simply lower her hand holding the glass right there.
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Miles King BOT 04-May-23 12:27 AM
“Of course. I’m not surprised.” Edward said smoothly, his gaze turning to Larisa as she came by with the whiskey glasses that he had asked for. His smile was entirely too charming to be fake and the warmth that he tried to reflect in those cold eyes of his were nothing but mean. “Thank you my dear.” He said in a more dismissive tone, as if that was all she would really be needed for and she wouldn’t be necessary for the remainder of the conversation. Miles however just took the glass that she handed to him quietly, giving her a gentle smile to counteract the false one that Edward had given. He couldn’t hide the way that he cared, that gentle warmth and ease in his dark chocolate eyes was hard to mask with Larisa. While Edward may not have cared much for her presence, Miles clearly appreciated everything about her. “Thank you, Larisa.” Miles’ appreciative words were soft and gentle to her. Wanting to convey above all else that he was pleased at the very least that she was here. That she hadn’t abandoned him to his fate with Edward, and that she was trying to be as civil as she could with the old man. Edward watched the exchange almost hungrily, taking a sip of the whiskey and raising his brow as if he was unimpressed with the ten thousand dollar amber liquid in his glass. “I thought perhaps you would have learned your lesson after the last one Miles.” Edward continued, deciding he was done standing in the middle of the room and making his way towards Miles’ living room. Specifically towards the couch where he sat down and waved his free hand for Miles to follow. The man didn’t need the gesture to tell him that he was supposed to follow like the dog he was. Miles quietly walked around but didn’t dare sit down on his own furniture, instead he stood there in front of Edward with his back to the fireplace. One hand held that glass of whiskey that he sorely wanted but was sick at the idea of drinking due to last night’s binge session, while the other casually slid i
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nto his trouser pants. Edward sat back comfortably on the couch, the same one that Miles and Larisa had shared after their time in his kitchen the first time that she had been to the penthouse. It seemed like such a long time ago, holding her against his chest and giving that aftercare that was so needed with their physical exertions. It was a warm memory, one that Miles cherished and had enjoyed having hold of. Now it felt tainted, watching his father sip his whiskey on his couch in his house, ready to continue to chastise him for his choices like he was some teenager who’d snuck out of the house and taken the car for a joyride.
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“I can see why you like her, she’s very pretty.” Edward continued, his eyes half lidded as he looked into the glass while he spoke almost as if Larisa wasn’t actually there. Mostly because he didn’t care to continue to acknowledge her. Miles remained silent, though the heat in his gaze was slowly rising in temperature. It was clearly him sending a silent warning for Edward to watch what he was going to say. “But you’ve done this before… with that blonde woman… Meredith or something…” Edward said casually, waving his hand as he attempted to remember Melody’s name. Not that he actually cared to try. “While I understand the appeal, having an employee that works for you as your personal mistress Miles is-” “She’s Not a Mistress.” Miles stated as firmly as he could, holding back just how irritated he was at the disdain his father was showing in his house. Edward quirked a brow at him, nearly unphased. “Oh? Do you not see the optics of this Miles?” Edward continued, undeterred by his son’s sudden reaction to his words. The callous way that Edward spoke was precise like a surgeon would be on the operating table with a scalpel and a skilled hand. Miles remained silent this time, deciding it best not to say anything at all while Edward continued. “I understand wanting to fill a void, and I turned a blind eye to your… sowing of your oats with the nameless women you’ve had… But this was careless Miles. Reckless even. What exactly were you thinking? You knew there was press there, and that it would be seen… Why drag your reputation further down by adding another scandal to your belt?” “I wasn’t. I didn’t need to. I got lost in the moment, and I’m not ashamed of it.” Miles answered back, his words snapping just as hard as Edward’s had earlier. Edward looked him over at the conviction on his face before he glanced to Larisa a moment. “Ms. Larisa is it?” Edward said slowly, that silk hiss in his words hard to keep at bay. “Tell me. Do you think it wise for a young CEO
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-May-23 05:09 AM
Of course, I'm not surprised She didn't know why but his words stung at her a little, that he wasn't surprised that it was her, as if he expected this kind of conduct from him, expected women like her to be attracted to him and behave in the manner that she was now, it wasn't like she wanted this to happen, she had told her self-beforehand she would not allow this to happen, to get involved with him, and here she was....She had no regrets though, not a single one, the man before her had brought a happiness to her life that she had been missing for a long time, and she wouldn't apologise for that or show regret because she had none, she cared about him....and that's all there was to it. when he thanked her she simply gave him a small smile, not missing the dismissive tone in the way in which he almost expected her to go , but she had no intentions of doing it, she Knew Miles might not want the drink, lord knows he had enough last night, but she didn't know if he might want just a small bit, considering the situation, and when he expressed his thanks it was said with a warmth that made her stand that little taller, the kindness in his tone had her faltered expression turn that bit brighter, especially when she caught the smile he was now giving her silently. " You're welcome..." she said, and it could have been to either man in the room before she stood to the side a little to allow them to continue their conversation. Her attention soon went back to Edward as he spoke, suggesting Miles should of learned his lesson after the last one, Well that's another one who believes I'm just as bad she thought sadly to herself, I mean truly did she expect anything less? did she believe anyone would truly believe that she wanted to be with him because she liked him? not because she was out to hurt him?, when they moved into the lounge she looked up to Miles as if she was asking if he wanted her to join them, deciding that she would indeed follow them, she didn't wa
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nt to stray back, and she certainly didn't want to give Edward any reason to think she was scared about the exchange, or shying away from it. I can see why you like her, she's very pretty Those words came out and it made a chill rush down her spine, and she wasn't sure why, she turned her gaze just a little to look towards him noticing he was staring into that glass, she said or did nothing more than move to take a seat on a different piece of furniture not wanting to sit next to Edward, her brows furrowed as she sat feeling that tug against her ribs as she did, but concealed it so Edward didn't notice anything was wrong folding her hands against her lap, Melody was brought up next and she silently winced her eyes moving to Miles knowing how difficult it must of been for him to even think about her before her attention was soon snapped back to Edward when he suggested she was his Mistress A mistress?!? she thought to herself her hands clutching together biting back the words she wanted to shout at the man for even suggesting it before Miles firm voice boomed out, defending her, and her eyes soon moved back growing softer again to see him defending her once more....
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She felt a lump fill in her throat as he spoke about Miles antics and how he behaved at the Gala, calling him reckless, talking about his reputation and how it would be dragged down , those words caused her to shift against the chair she was sitting in, another scandal is that what he perceived her as? just another scandal that Miles would be interested in for now...She knew that wasn't true, there was more to them than others saw she knew that, but the words hurt, she barely heard anything that was said, that was until a question was directed at her, she sat up a little straighter gazing at Edward before her eyes moved to Miles pondering perhaps how she would answer it before moving back to Edward again and giving him the softest smile she could. "Mr King, Whilst I can certainly agree in some aspects this kind of arrangement would not be the best practise in a business sense, it can after all complicate things, and whilst I know that is a possibility, I do not believe where we are concerned that this will be an issue, I am a very professional in my work, and I most certainly can separate my personal life from my business one, whilst I strongly believe the arrangement between myself and Mr....." She paused however her fingers clutching together on her lap before she decided she wasn't going to use his name in a formal way, despite how it might come across to Edward. " Miles, will remain professional at all times in the work place, I can see how it might be perceived by others, such as yourself, but i can assure you, I will conduct myself in a professional manner at all times whilst working for the company Sir, and will not allow my personal life to interrupt that, If it becomes an issue, where we find we cannot conduct ourselves in a professional manner, I will hand my notice in, and leave without question, Whilst I love working for your company sir, I care about your son more, and if that is what is required to enable Miles to continue his position and
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for us to continue with....the relationship as we are, then that is what I will do, but I will say, I am very capable of doing my Job Sir even alongside your son, the opinions of others is not something I wish to concern myself with, because they are just that, opinions, and if things are working well...In a business sense anyway, then I fail to see the problem with it. I’m sure you would agree Sir, trust is something I strongly believe is required between two people in more than just a personal sense, but in a business one to, and I strongly believe even with the relationship I have the capabilities to bring a lot to the company Sir " She paused for a moment taking a deep breath before continuing. "I know how this might look, to you and others...But I am not like her, nor do I want to be, I have no intentions to tarnish your sons reputation or the business, I have the upmost respect for him, and the business he runs, and I promise to always uphold that, regardless of what might happen between me and your son in the future, there will be no bad press from me for your son, that I can guarantee without question....I can understand your concern, but you do not need to be, not with me, and I know words can sometimes account for nothing, but my actions at least will demonstrate that, If I get the opportunity to show them “
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Miles King BOT 04-May-23 07:36 AM
Edward listened as Larisa answered his questions with poise and dignity, as well as more professionalism than he was really giving her. His gaze never faltered from hers, and he almost seemed to not even blink at her as she spoke. As if he was the hardest most lethal predator in the room. It wasn’t until she said his son’s name that he turned to look at Miles’ reaction to it. Miles, had very little reaction to it at all. He liked it when Larisa used his name, and not the honorifics. In fact the whole time while Larisa talked, he could feel the unease and the tension leave him The irritation at his father’s dismissal and disdain for the situation lessened on his face, and he stood merely in awe of how beautiful Larisa was when she spoke. She had an eloquence that Miles just didn’t have. He was quick to anger with everything going on, and with his father it wasn’t difficult to get to. Edward just didn’t understand, and Miles and him had always butted heads over everything. Over business. Over cars. Over women. It didn’t matter the subject, Miles could do nothing perfectly correct in Edward’s eyes. Over the years it had bothered Miles less and less but it still made him upset when there were things that he was passionate about that Edward just couldn’t care less for. However, when normally this would have devolved into a shouting match or a stoic silence from Miles, instead there was silence as Larisa spoke. Even Edward was quiet, considering her words and listening intently to them until she finished. There was a pause as he moved the glass in his hand to swirl that amber liquid a bit, creating small quiet waves against the ice that had been put in the glass. He let his eyes move from Larisa, to the glass and took a sip of it slowly. The wait of what Edward would say next agonized Miles. Hadn’t she answered his question well enough? Hadn’t she spoken true enough for him to at least give her an answer back? The patience that Miles had was wearing thin again, waitin
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g for his father to say something. Anything at this point, so when he finally moved forward to put the glass on the coffee table in front of him, Miles stood in silence poised and ready for whatever attack would come next.
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“She’s smarter than the last one. I’ll give you that Miles.” Edward said quietly, leaning back on the sofa again to look up at Miles who stood there waiting for whatever else Edward would say. He thought she at least was smarter and more sophisticated it seemed then Melody, which Miles couldn’t have agreed more. Melody was a bit more flippant with Edward, told him off in a similar fashion to how Miles would. In that respect, they were far too similar, too quick to conclusions and often Melody while beautiful and smart in her own right, just didn’t hold a candle to Larisa. At least, not in Miles’ mind. “You know I want what is best for you. What is best for the company. The board is concer-” “Fuck the board. I know you are the deciding factor on it, and there is nothing in my record that shows the company is suffering financially because of my personal life.” Miles snapped, not wanting to hear the excuse that Edward had come up with in order to have Miles removed. It wouldn’t work, and Miles knew it. He knew the profit margins weren’t as high as the board would have liked, but there was significant growth in the last fiscal part of the year. So much so that Miles was on track to being the first in his family to be worth a solid billion dollars, rising out of the millions he already had. This had been shown to Edward in the last meeting, that everything about King’s A&I was going well, and even with whatever bad publicity might come of this ‘woman in red’ story, it was not going to harm or hinder the bottom line for the company. Edward actually sat silently to listen, as Miles didn’t seem quite finished with his statements to him. “And beyond that, why is it that the ‘Most Eligible Bachelor in London’ isn’t allowed to date? You’ve said so yourself, that you’ve tolerated my flings with other women, my ‘sowing of my oats’ as you put it, wouldn’t this be a good thing? That I’m not calling a new woman every night to warm my bed but just the one that I trust and car
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e for?” it was a solid argument. Surely the press would want a more fairy tale romance then a scandalous workplace affair. For a moment, Miles seemed to recognize this and the rise in his brows show that Edward did too.
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“It’s beneficial to the company that it’s CEO is stable. In a relationship that the press can show off and talk positively of instead of what they normally report.” Miles continued, though his voice was a little softer and more subdued. Edward just sat in silence, taking everything in. His son peered at him with irritation and commanding of some kind of leeway, of some kind of humanity that Miles could be happy the way he made Larisa happy. “If at the end of the next fiscal quarter, you see that profits have dropped below fifty percent, and our stock prices have not improved… then I will resign. I just ask for the chance to show you that…This is important to me. Just as much as the company is.” It was more a plea then anything else. Miles had had enough regarding restraint of his personal life. Of being allowed to want who he wanted, and be with who he wanted. Edward just sighed heavily and shook his head. “It’s not a good look for your personal assistant to be on your arm, or in your house for that matter…” Edward replied coolly. “Not that you wouldn’t know anything about that. What with Patricia? Or was it Felicia? And then it was Tracy? Or Bethany?” Miles snapped, clearly listing off the different assistants that Edward had had over the years who it appeared had gone to the King estate, had been in the home even when Charlotte was around. “You can’t lecture me about having a go at something when you would bring your PA’s home with you right under Mum’s nose. You’ve no right to talk.” “You’re out of line Miles.” “I’m right, and that’s the only reason you think I’m out of line!” Miles’ temper was flaring a little as this conversation continued, angry that he wasn’t given the trust and the chance to just be happy for once. Edward just sat in silence, his foot tapping a little on the ground as he considered what Miles had had to say. Unsure it seems with how to respond. So in the silence, Miles made his final stance as clear as he could, letting his anger co
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“I just want happiness, that money can’t buy…That you and Mother had. Would you really deny me the chance at finding that? Over the company?” Edward sat silent, moving his attention from his son who stood with confidence and conviction in front of him, to the woman he was trying to adamantly defend sitting on the chair nearby. It took him a moment, before he slid himself forward and finally stood up. His attention turned from Miles to Larisa and he walked towards her and extended a hand. If she took it, it was merely to help her stand up. Despite being cold hearted and callous, cut off from the son who’s pleas to him were nothing more than whining and whimpering, his hands would actually be quite warm. “If what you said is true, that you care about my son in the way that you do, then I will be interested to see you prove that sentiment and see just how far your care can go before it too breaks under the pressure.” He said, his voice acidic though it wasn’t actually directed at Larisa, but more at Miles who was listening intently. His gaze to her was cold but there was a slight glimmer of understanding there that hadn’t been before. “Until that time, and while I think this isn’t a good idea, you won’t be hindered at least, by me.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-May-23 08:02 AM
The silence that stretched almost killed her inside, waiting for the man to say something...Anything, she didn't know if she had rambled to much, she had a tendency to do that, Miles first words echoing in her head when they first met, about how much she spoke had her inwardly cringing just a little inside Way to go Larisa, you've probably just annoyed him more over the situation she berated her self, maybe it was to much, maybe what she said wasn't needed just a simply no would of done, but she just wanted to put her point across in the strongest way she knew how, she wanted to really reinforce it in hopes that he would believe her, but the silence that was stretching was making her uncomfortable so much that she could barely keep still her fingers almost anxiously fiddling with one another. She watched as he gazed at that whiskey as he swirled it around in thought and she wondered what he was thinking, maybe that she was to much, maybe that what she said wasn't honest But it was, every single thing was....I just want someone to see i don't want anything from this man but who he is...That i don't want to hurt him she thought sadly to her self, so far it seemed most people truly believed she would be nothing but bad news for him, and she figured maybe his father thought so to. She's smarter than the last one. I'll give you that Miles The words had her straightening her self a little more rigid on that couch, was he giving her a compliment? or was it a back handed one? it was so hard to read the man in front of her , they sounded sincere so she at least hoped she had showed she could compose her self, like she was demonstrating now, like she could do more if given the chance, she remained silent now how ever as the two seemed to go at it, that the board was concerned she couldn't blame them, at least not now, given what happened last time she understood that they might have concerns, she understood that much, but she wanted a chance at least to prove thos
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e concerns would be unfounded, she had every intention of doing right by Miles and the company. Her eyes moved to Miles as he spoke so openly about them, about wanting to be in a stable relationship, and it warmed her heart to no end to hear him standing there defending her, defending them so passionately something she had wanted, truly wanted to really allow her self to indulge her heart anymore in this relationship, but with the way he was truly speaking with care for her in his tone, it was hard not to fall for the man even more then she already had, then of course he came out with his own views on Edwards personal life and she rose a brow. well....He can hardly have a go at us then can he? she thought to her self, but still remained cold stone silent, this was not her place to speak, this was for the men to chew over, she would talk...whenever the time was right. I just want happiness that money cant buy And i swear to god ill give you it... she said inwardly, cause fuck she would, with every fibre of her being she just wanted to make this man happy, and she hoped Edward could see that to, her eyes soon moved back to Edward however as he seemed to move on that couch the glass being perched carefully back down on the table before he was rising and making his way over to her, his hand extended which she glanced to only for a moment before finally reaching up to clasp it feeling his warm hand enclose around hers before she rose carefully from the chair, not wanting to hurt her self and give him any reason to question her, she listened to what he had to say, her face furrowed at what he said, before she gave him a small smile as he said they wouldn't be hindered by him. " Thank you Mr King...." Was all she said, not truly knowing what else she could say, actions spoke louder then words after all, and she was prepared to prove to everyone just how much she would do for him.
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Miles King BOT 04-May-23 08:55 AM
“Don’t thank me just yet.” Edward responded to her, noting that she was probably trying to be polite and prepared, or saying what Edward wanted to hear. He wasn’t fully convinced that whatever they had between them would last for starters or that it would be a good thing for the company, but the facts that Miles had brought up couldn’t really be disputed. He had done well as CEO, far better than Edward had when it was under his control, so he couldn’t deny that Miles was doing a job well done. For the most part, he just didn’t want to see his son hurt again. Despite how it looked and how they spoke to one another, Edward did have care and concern for his son. He just had a really hard time showing it in a manner that would be recognizable to most. “Whatever happened with, this…” Edward continued, turning to Miles and pointing at his eye again to indicate the bruising and the fight that had been mentioned before. “Get legal involved if you must.” “Already done sir.” “And the case regarding it?” “Being handled with discretion… sir.” Miles kept answering him quickly, with little time for Edward to interject and make whatever comment he wanted to regarding it. Instead the older man just gave a quite sniff at his son’s curt answers to him, turning back to Larisa and patting her hand gently. Like he was some kind of father or grandfatherly figure in a well made suit, even though he more resembled a snake in Miles’ opinion of him. “I’m not convinced quite yet that this relationship you both want or have is a good one to pursue… but I wouldn’t mind being proven wrong for once.” He said slowly, before quietly releasing Larisa’s hand and stepping around her so he could address Miles to his face. Miles was only a couple inches taller than Edward, though it was a barely noticeable difference. Both men stood eyeing each other up. The older King glaring with a stone cold expression at the younger more capable and confident one in front of him.
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“I will hold you to that you know..” Edward said quietly, meaning the part about Miles resigning if things were to take a turn for the worse regarding him and Larisa. “I would expect nothing less from you.” Miles nearly sneered back, understanding the venom that Edward had and the contempt of decorum that he was displaying here in Miles’ home. “My boy, you are passionate and kind… just like your mother.” Edward said in almost a gentle way though the words were a little unsettling to the ears to hear. One hand came up and held Miles at his shoulder, squeezing gently as he spoke. “Let’s not disappoint her then… shall we?” Miles remained silent. Speaking about his mother like that was something he didn’t enjoy doing. He didn’t like thinking that he could potentially be disrespecting or dishonoring Charlotte in any way. His thoughts turned to the Gala, and his eyes bore into his father’s in front of him. “I think she would have been quite proud of the Gala that I put on in her name.” He said defiantly, meaning not just the amount of money that he had raised in the single evening from the elite donors who had attended, but also the fact that Miles had been so happy while there. That he had danced and laughed and smiled so much while he was at the Gala. Enough to lose himself in the moment and kiss the woman who had bid on and won him that evening. Even though in reality, he was already hers to begin with. “I would hope so.” Edward replied, though his mind was more on the money that had been raised for the charities that the foundation supported. It was Charlotte’s life’s work. Something that she had insisted on creating after Miles was born. It had been her dream to have something that would help others in ways that not many could, and in that respect Miles was proud to continue her legacy. “Keep me updated on everything.” Edward commented, to which Miles just nodded and watched the older man begin to walk away. There was a sense of relief, almost joy that th
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is was all that Edward wanted. That perhaps having Larisa there had helped alleviate some of the tension in the room and prevented Edward from really laying into Miles like had wanted to initially. Because he couldn’t exactly dress down his son in front of others, now could he? As Edward made his way towards the front door to leave, Miles followed him closely, just to ensure he was really and truly going.
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“Oh… and one more thing Miles.” Edward said as he got to the door, hinting and teasing at the idea of leaving and making Miles feel like he was on the edge of his seat impatiently waiting for the finish. At his words he caught Edward’s cold gaze and froze. What else could Edward possibly need to tell him now? What came out seemed to be strictly business related, the hint of a smile on his face as he spoke to Miles but also to Larisa behind him. “You will need to check in at the French office soon. Make sure you plan for that with Francois…. Good Day Miles… and Larisa.” A curt nod was given to each party mentioned, before Edward turned the knob on the door and like that, had left the penthouse in peace. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-May-23 09:58 AM
Don't thank me just yet…. The smile she wore faded just a little bit at his words swallowing down any remarks she might of made to that, it was obvious to her Edward didn't believe in them didn't think it would last, and honestly she didn't know herself if it would either, did anyone though? Who went into a relationship knowing everything there was to know about it? No one that's who, but what she did know was how truly happy he made her, how he filled her life with joy, how he made her laugh and smile, how he made her feel when they was alone, sure they didn't mean anything was set it stone, but she at least wanted to prove this man wrong, in certain aspects and show him that she could do all she delivered, and Miles quiet promise about the company she personally wanted to assist with, she wouldn't have it going down the pan because of her, and if there was any indication it was she would leave, she meant what she said, she cared for Miles and she wouldn't stay back stubbornly and watch a business he worked so hard on go down the pan because of her. Her attention moved back to Miles as the two men conversed about the marks he had on his face which had a sympathetic look gazing his way, she felt terrible for what was going on with all this, but she at least hoped it would stay private, what had happened wouldn't get out, the last thing he needed was that kind of press being released especially considering it was about her that would definable not convince the man I was a good fit…considering I cheated on him then again…it didn't sound like Edward was entirely faithful himself either so he could hardly judge her for that, her eyes soon focused back on Edward as be turned back to her, feeling the gentle pat on her hand, something that works ordinarly help her to relax, to feel like she was in the presence of someone who cared, though she wasn't entirely too sure what to make of the gesture from Edward
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" I understand Mr King, your concerns that is, but perhaps I might just do that…" she said , her voice never once changing her tempo , always coming across as kind, professional, caring, she did after all not want to offend the man, and of course he was Miles father, and making him angry certainly wouldn't do the situation any favours, he soon released her hand and she allowed her hands to simply clasp in front of her stomach, not missing what Edward said, and she almost knew for certainty he would indeed hold him to his promise, her brows furrowing at the thought of it, of him being tossed out of his company because of her, something she knew she would never live with herself over Well, better make sure it doesn't happen she said to herself, she felt a lump form in her throat as his mother was brought up, her eyes falling to Miles face to see how be was, she truly believed that he did indeed make his mother proud in more ways than not that night, when she thought back to it, the money raised, how happy he was, how much he laughed, smiled how they danced together…she would like to think at least that was something she would of enjoyed to see, to see him truly happy, at least she hoped he was, with her. Soon he was walking away and she felt relief that he was going, that it didn't at least to see seem to go as badly as she thought it would, she truly thought there would be a butt of heads, the testerone in the room would of over boiled, but for the most part it was…relaxed. Was that even the right word? There wasn't much shouting and he seemed to take in what she had said at least, with some reservations of course, all of which she could understand, it was natural for him to be concerned, she couldn't hold that against him, she followed slowly behind them keeping herself at a small distance away so not to intrude whilst they said goodbye to one another, of course when he stopped to say something else she felt nerves run through her *Oh god nothing more please
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…* She said inwardly to herself before she caught the smile on his face as he brought up the French office, her brow perked, her interest peaked and she wondered then if he was suggesting she go to , the thought had her beaming inwardly, she hadn't been to France after all…she just knew the language by taking it from studies. " Goodbye Mr King, pleasure to see you…." She said the smile still very much against her face before he finally left and she felt that weight lift of her shoulders and she could relax once more, she turned her attention to Miles unable to contain herself as she stepped forward wrapping her arms around his waist burying her face instantly against him wanting to bring him a little comfort after the exchange between the two of them, and also a quiet thanks for the way he defended her, it truly meant the world to her, something she would indeed express eventually, but right now she just wanted to focus on him. " Are you okay?..." she asked softly her hands pulling round to press into his back her fingers dancing up and down his spine in a gentle stroke. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-May-23 11:02 AM
Miles had barely moved, only barely acknowledging Edward’s request of him to visit the France office as he left the penthouse. What was that supposed to mean? He knew he had to plan to visit Francois and check on thing there. And he’d love to take Larisa with him if he could. Was this Edward’s way of showing some kind of support or approval for the pair of them? Or was this just part of an elaborate plan to get Miles to mess up and force his hand into resigning? Honestly it could go either way with the old codger, and Miles was lost in the game of four dimensional chess that his father was playing where only Edward knew the rules. The only thing that pulled Miles out of his thoughts and nearly completely eradicated the negative visions he was having of taking Larisa to France or what Edward had meant by his words, was suddenly feeling Larisa’s arms wrap around his waist. It nearly surprised him that another person was even there and it took a moment for Miles to register that it was Larisa at all, and that this embrace was an incredibly welcome one. The relief of being alone with her again slowly began to seep in, and quietly Miles returned the gesture and held her against him. She was right, he did need this but she was wrong that this would be all he needed right now. He needed more than this. ”Are you okay?” Miles didn’t say anything to her. It was like his voice was lost, and he was attempting to find it again. How could he be okay right now? His father wanted to rake him over the coals more than what he had done just now, and Miles was sure of it. The only reason that he could surmise that he didn’t was because Larisa was there and she came to his defense. His head lowered to her shoulder and he just felt the exhaustion of the encounter weigh off of him. A slow exhale was given, like he had been carrying around the anxiety of having this meeting to begin with for days on end, and he could finally let the emotion of it go.
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“I will be…” He whispered gently after a few moments of silence between the two. He knew he’d be alright, he always was. Edward brought out the worst in Miles, mostly because he demanded perfection from his son and was convinced that Miles could never actually accomplish it. It was always stressful when Edward was around, though he was thankful that Larisa was there to be a bit of a professional buffer. Otherwise it certainly would have become a shouting match between the two men. Both proud and stubborn in their own right, which made Miles smile a little against her shoulder. It was always Charlotte that broke up the pair of them when Edward and Miles would get into it when he was younger. Charlotte was the referee and would come to Miles defense when it was needed or would help her husband in his prosecution when that was warranted. Which, often it was. She had always been the bridge that held the two together but with her gone there now was just a gap that was slowly becoming a chasm. And as unlikely as it was, Larisa had inserted herself as a makeshift bridge to try and close it. “Thank you, for staying.” Miles continued gently, his hands roaming against her back and holding her tightly. He did his best not to aggravate her injured ribs or cause any undo pain, he just wanted her to be close. The words he had said ran in his head, and for a moment he thought perhaps that he had lied. However as they were repeated and he continued thinking about them, Miles slowly realized that he had like in everything else he did, told the truth. He did want this, this relationship with Larisa, and that surprised him the most. Considering he had sworn them off for good after Melody and now he was finding himself wanting one with Larisa. Wanting to nurture and care for her and her needs, and building on a strong foundation of trust with her. Slowly, Miles pulled himself out of her grasp, though he wouldn’t leave her entirely. Instead if she was agreeable to it which he dou
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bted that she would object, Miles would hold her hand in his and lead her gently back to the living room. Back to the chairs and the couch where Edward had sat himself. Where the glasses of whiskey were left on the coffee table, with one nearly finished and the other for Miles untouched. He was slow and gentle about it, opening his jacket for his suit so he could sit down in the same way he had done before with one leg propped up on the couch against the back of it and the other hanging off it onto the floor. He would keep hold of her hand unless she insisted on it’s removal and merely open his arms inviting her to sit with him. Edward had sat in Their spot, on His couch, and Miles wanted to reclaim the space it seemed. Additionally to that, he wouldn’t deny that he always felt better holding Larisa close to him in this gently intimate way. If she did indeed lay with him, Miles would simply hold her close, resting his head against the top of hers. If she preferred to sit elsewhere or even to just stand instead he would oblige her, not wanting to force her to do anything she didn’t want to do. With either outcome, when the dust had settled and a little peace had fallen over the two, Miles would speak up again quietly. “So… I apparently need to go to the France office soon… Care to join me?”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-May-23 12:03 PM
I will be She frowned a little against him, she could only imagine how much all this was weighing on him, the constant pressure be relieved from all angles, being scrutinised in his professional work at every single turn not just from his father but from colleagues, board members, members of public, tabloids…she could only imagine how draining it all was, and it caused her heart to ache incredibly hard for the man in her arms, to know what he had been through what he had been through and she could only hope that she at least helped him with some of that stress, that anxiety, and she also hoped she would at least help him in some way , his words from earlier ringing in her ear its beneficial for the company that its CEO is stable. In a relationship the press can show of ….show of, she smiled a little at that thought, that's what she wanted, that's all she ever truly wanted to give that man something positive to read about himself. Thank you for staying "As if I was ever going to leave you alone to deal with this Miles…unified together right?" She said softly against his chest her hands continuing their gentle strokes up and down his back in a attempt to continue to soothe him wanting to make sure she removed any negative feelings from him, her arms tightened around him not truly caring in that moment about her ribs she just wanted to be as close as she could to him, she closed her eyes simply breathing him in, wanting to forget about Edward and all the others who passed such judgement on her and him, all she wanted to do was bask in the warmth and comfort of him, the outside world can get fucked as far as she was concerned, she was so worked up on everyone else's opinion she truly forgot about all that really mattered, and it was right here, all she needed was him…the rest would work it self out. He pulled away all too soon and she was tempted to pull him back before he reached for her hand and guided her into the lounge, she watched as he got comforta
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ble and as soon as that invite come from him she wasted no time accepting it, she turned around lowering herself gently down onto the couch so she could perch herself right there against his lap, her back pressed against his feeling his head against her own, her hands came down to gentle trace up and down his legs, her nails tracing along his flesh underneath the fabric of his trousers before his words came out, a bright smile came over her face, tilting her head so she could look at him over her shoulder. " je pensais que tu ne demanderais jamais " I thought you would never ask she said tenderly and almost lovingly tilting her head round more so she could see him, leaning up she brushed her lips against it, it was soft and gentle holding it for a moment before pulling back brushing her nose against his . " Thank you, for defending me, for us…I meant what I said, I won't do anything to hurt you or your business, no matter what happens between us…I hope you know that " @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 04-May-23 03:26 PM
”I thought you would never ask.” “Je t'emmènerais partout où tu veux aller, si seulement je pouvais aller avec toi Petit Agneau.” I would take you anywhere you wanted to go, if only I could go with you Little Lamb. Miles responded softly into her ear. The way the words spilled from his lips in a gentle cascade were similar to the Italian she would already have known. In either case, they were said with a warmth and sincerity, a private promise for her and only her to hear. Having her nestled against his chest sitting in his lap on the couch, Miles just let his arms gently fall around her. His head still hurt from this morning and with the stress of the day he certainly could use the little break given to each other in this small intimate moment. He missed this, this intimacy, this quiet reprieve from the world. While her fingers played at his thighs, his hand would carefully rest against her hip every so often letting his fingers travel down her legs and then back up again. It wasn’t meant to tease or entice her though it certainly could be perceived that way. Miles was really just enjoying having her in his arms. Enjoying the fact that they were alone again, at last. That he wasn’t in that stifling office and he was able to just be again without having to deal with the impressions of society. His breathing slowed and he exhaled gently into her hair after taking a deep breath of her in. Soon sliding his face down to her shoulder and because he could simply not help himself, Miles turned his head towards her neck. “I’m sorry you had to deal with him. He can be a cold bastard and you don’t deserve the way he talked about you.” Miles whispered softly, his hand coming forward to move her hair and tuck it around to her other shoulder out of his way. Once her skin was exposed he gently kissed along it, not forceful or aggressive or even in that dark possessive way he’d take sometimes when they were intimate. This was gentle and soft, like she was a goddess in
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his lap and he wanted to show his reverence in the softest way he could. In slow quiet motions, Miles peppered kisses up and down her neck, just behind her ear and all the way down to where he could get at her shoulders. Even placing a few over the fabric as if compelled to show how much it meant to him that she stayed. That she defended him, just as much as he defended her. “Other than my father’s interruption, and the poor news we both received…” Miles said quietly behind her ear though he couldn’t help the soft growl on the edge of his voice of discontent recalling the conversation he had had with Melissa and the memories of that morning. “How was your day? I’m glad that you liked the roses, though you’ll have to actually tell me what your favorite flower is so I know for next time.” He continued, leaning back carefully to let the pair of them lay down on the couch more than just sit there. The hand that had been on her hip quietly would help guide her if she needed it, as Miles was still well aware of her injuries and didn’t want her to irritate them further. His bruising was getting better though if he turned or moved too hard it did sting a bit, but nothing like how Larisa was handling her own. “I want to hear about your day, anything at all that you want to share with me…Please.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 04-May-23 08:18 PM
"Je ne voudrais aller nulle part sans toi mon loup."I wouldn't want to go anywhere without you my wolf she responded instantly back, and even as she said it she knew it to be true, she wanted to explore the world, she wanted to go visit new and exciting places, she wanted to see all he had to offer, and the more she thought about it, the more she wanted that with him, exploring new places just seemed all the more better if he was going to be there with her, She knew it would be a work trip, but she hoped at least he would make some time to show her around France, if he even indulged in that much himself when he was there, if not...she certainty would love to explore the place alongside him. She relaxed back against him after the soft kiss they shared feeling the warmth of his breath go against her neck as he whispered his apology and she sighed a little, her hands continuing there gentle strokes up and down his legs, her fingers creating small circles along the length of his leg. " You don't need to apologise Miles, i can at least understand his concerns in certain aspects, and i can understand how this might be perceived by others to, but like i said to him...I Hope to prove him wrong, and others to, her eyes soon closed how ever as his lips so carefully and delicately peppered along the length of her neck, her head tilting to the side just a little to allow him more room. His voice broke the quiet settled feeling she had, and when he mentioned the news they had received she frowned gazing across the room to where her phone was, she still had not heard anything, and to her that didn't mean anything good this time, it meant Connor was still out there, even though they said he was with Tom for her that meant very little, he obviously didn't care about the trouble he could get into, the way he showed very little hesitation to do what he did to her, what really would stop him from doing something now? But she tried not to py to much mind to it, especially when
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he mentioned the flowers which brought a small smile to her face her hand squeezing his leg. "They were beautiful Miles i loved them, but if you want to know i adore purple, purple tulips are beautiful, but any flower in that colour i will adore, not that i didn't adore the roses, that were unexpected and i loved them...Thank you" He started to move and she carefully moved with him, laying her body down so she could rest comfortably against him, whilst her ribs still tugged and hurt surprisingly they didn't seem as bad as they did the day before, maybe because she was keeping up with the pain meds. "My day has not been that exciting Miles " she said with a small sigh nestling her head against his chest. " But let me think, i did some work on the laptop for most of the morning, got some emails responded to added some new meetings to your calendar i tried to keep this week light, your injured to and i certaintly didn't want to over load you to much, the tow company came and took the bentley away, i cleaned up for you..." she said thoughtfully before she felt the slight groan in her stomach and it occurd to her she hadn't eaten anything which caused a small laugh to leave her lips. " Here's me moaning at you, and i haven't eaten anything myself...." she said with another small chuckle
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Miles King BOT 04-May-23 09:23 PM
“I’m glad you still liked them. I’ll keep it in mind, purple tulips then.” He said softly, a quiet smile on his face while he closed his eyes and relaxed. She then began talking about her day, about everything that had gone on. He had noticed how his calendar looked a little more sparse, which he assumed that had been her doing. And if he were honest, he appreciated that. Having meetings where he didn’t have to be physically there or on camera for it, were far better than ones where he was expected to show up. His smile faded just slightly when she mentioned the tow company. He had been in such a rush to get here before Edward, he’d nearly missed that the Bentley was gone. “Thank you for taking care of that Larisa…I hope it wasn’t too hard or anything for you. I’m sure they had you monitor its removal so you had to go outside for that.” Not that he minded her going outside, but he felt it might have been inconvenient for her if she hadn’t been feeling up to moving around too much quite yet. This was nice, just talking like a normal couple would about their day and how it all went. A normal couple... that was a concept he hadn’t considered in a while, in a long while. It was a weird thing for him to consider, and while he wanted to take things slowly with Larisa, considering how vehemently they defended each other with his father Miles seemed to be alright with the idea that they could be considered a couple then. The quiet sound of her groaning stomach had his eyes popping open though and he tilted his head so he could get a better look at her face. A brow slowly raised at her as she began laughing a little and mentioning how she hadn’t eaten anything today. “Larisa, I’m disappointed in you.” He teased her, smirking a little at the woman laying against him. “After you texted me today to make sure that I had lunch, and water too, you didn’t think to take care of yourself? It’s not like there wasn’t plenty here to satisfy you.” the chastising from him would ha
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ve to wait, as his stomach decided to return the call from hers, grumbling irritably under her in a low deep rumble. He’d skipped lunch too, though in his defense he hadn’t meant to. He just had gotten himself distracted with work and hadn’t made it down to the cafe of the building to pick himself up anything. Clearing his throat a little, Miles turned to look away from her a little sheepishly.
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“Well… um… Guess we’re both no good at following instructions.” His damn gut had to pick then to interrupt, a quiet roll confirming the sentiment he said, which only made the man chuckle softly. The last thing he wanted was to cook anything and he definitely didn’t want Larisa to do the same. “Let me take you out to dinner tonight.” He said gently, the idea actually a little exciting to him now that he had said it aloud. “We can consider it an actual date… since, we’ve kind of made the decision to try this relationship…” He was still hesitant about it, but at least he seemed a bit more convinced that this was a relationship that he wanted to try. That he wanted to work on and build with her. And that he hadn’t felt in far too long. It was such a small thing but for Miles this was a big step, letting someone in and wanting them to stay. “Or if you would prefer, I can have something delivered and we can spend the night in…” He let his face rest near her hair, waiting to hear what she would want to do more and just took in the soft subtle smell of her. The quiet grace she had that perhaps she didn’t even realize herself. She was perfect, and fit perfectly with him, and that was something Miles couldn’t dispute even if he had wanted to. Going out had its perks, of actually feeling like an actual couple on a date, but staying in also meant they were able to just relax at home without having to feel like going anywhere. Though, Miles was sure that Larisa might be a little stir crazy being cooped up in the penthouse all day.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-May-23 02:28 AM
"It was no trouble Miles honestly, i went down to supervise but i probably didn't need to, the company had it in hand as did the security down there, i just wanted to make sure it was all done properly, and that they seemed as good as the profile suggested..." Which probably seemed a little silly, it was after all a car that was being scraped why did it matter how they truly handled it? but some how she knew the car meant a lot to him, so she at least wanted to make sure it was being dealt with in a professional manner, of course the quiet groaning of her stomach had her sheepishly almost sliding down his body a little more to hide her face before he suddenly got on at her over not eating. "In my defence i was planning on eating and then you messaged to say your father was coming over and i got distracted wanting to sort out the home ready for that...and be...." She soon paused how ever as she then heard the soft groaning of his own stomach underneath her, she turned to look at him watching the way he looked at away and the words that followed she couldn't stop another small chuckle her finger coming to jab his stomach playfully. "Oh look at Mr disappointed now huh? your just as bad " she teased the smile on her face showing nothing but playfulness. Let me take you out to dinner tonight... She paused at his suggestion, Pondering if she did or didn't want to go out, she was a little apprehensive only because she knew Connor could be anywhere..But you would be with Miles, and he would be stupid to try anything with him around she thought to her self, and when he suggested it could be a proper date it caused butterflies to suddenly erupt within her stomach, the softest of smiles coming against her face , she had turned away again feeling his face against her hair his suggestions playing in her mind before she finally answered. " A date huh?....I think i like the sound of that " she said softly her hands continuing to trace up and down his legs lightly. "Let's
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go out, i should be okay to do that...and honestly it will be nice to get out if only for a few hours..."
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Miles King BOT 05-May-23 07:51 AM
“Good… I’ll look up a place to take you.” Miles said gently, though he made no movements to actually get up or check his phone to look for a place for them to go. In fact he was quite content just staying like this for a moment or two longer. Miles wasn’t one to really ‘cuddle’. Despite the recent show of affection he would give regarding Larisa. He didn’t do it with anyone that he had been with before. Aftercare was one thing, because it was a necessary standard after sex but just cuddling or lounging with someone was never something he cared to do. The women he’d brought home with him and had his way with were never invited onto his couch or into his bed with open arms like this. It was more transactional in that respect. With Larisa though, it felt so natural to have her in his arms, that he actually got pleasure out of just sitting with her. Having her lean against him and stay quietly close. It was a comfort he enjoyed something that the man didn’t think he would. After a moment or two longer, he did finally pull out his phone to look up a place to take the pair of them to dinner. He wasn’t looking for someplace where they would need to wear some finery but a casual dining experience would do. Or at least, as casual as Miles could get to. He scrolled idly until he found a place that peaked his interest, smiling a little as he took a look at the pictures and the reviews of the place. “How does Mexican sound tonight?” He asked her. It had been a while since he’d had something a little spicier, and it sounded like a good idea to him. While he enjoyed Italian food for sure, it wasn’t the only kind he’d eat. Besides all that, the restaurant he had in mind looked out onto the city and seemed like the perfect style for a ‘date night’. Depending on how she’d answer he’d either keep looking for a place or he’d have her begin to get up just so they could get ready. “Unless you want to wear that, you should wear something you’re comfortable in.” He nearly purred i
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n her ear, deciding that wearing a business suit wasn’t what he wanted to wear for their little outing either. It dawned on him that most of her things were still at Connor’s, and he hadn’t really considered that fact until then while he thought of what he would change into. I’ll have to fix that I think… Miles thought quietly, helping her up if she required it even though he’d have preferred just as well to stay exactly as they were. Considering both their stomachs were loudly protesting, it would probably be best to get their date started anyway, and besides that the idea of taking her somewhere that wasn’t work related and would just be the two of them, actually had Miles a little excited. He was looking forward to this, even if he didn’t show that enthusiasm too much on the outside. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-May-23 08:23 AM
She smiled sweetly as she said he would look up somewhere, she didn't know why but she felt nervous, why? It was ridiculous, they were together so why did the prospect of him taking her on a date make her nervous all of a sudden? Bit it wasn't a bad nervous, it was a excited one, perhaps because they were truly trying to be together like this, trying the whole relationship thing out something she honestly didn't think he would want, not a big commitment like that anyway, yet here they were about to go on a date, and it gave her happy nervous butterflies, she made no attempt to move straight away neither quite content sitting there with him contemplating what she should wear….if it was a date she surely should make some effort, her ribs niggling down her she would have to be somewhat cautious, but she knew if she popped some pills she would be perfectly fine . How does Mexican sound? The sheer thought of it had her groaning a little, she hasn't had Mexican in such a long time and now he had mentioned it she knew without a doubt it was what her body was craving most, especially when her stomach protesting again and she quickly pushed her hand against her stomach in a attempt to silence the beast raging within her body, not wanting him to hear it again, she shifted on the couch then just so they could get up and get themselves ready. " I think Mexican sounds great…" she responded before he mentioned her outfit she gazed down at it before smiling as she finally pulled herself up with a little help from him. " If you are taking me on a date Miles, then you better believe I'm changing, I have to make some kind of effort, it's our first official date after all…" she teased , and suddenly she felt that excitement bubbling up inside of her for it, she didn't know what she had upstairs she still had so many clothes at Connors, clothes she wouldn't be able to get hold of at least not yet, whilst she knew he was with Tom that was still his house and she didn't know
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if he would go back there anytime and she definitely didn't want to bump into him, she turned around carefully wrapping her arms around his waist just taking a moment to lean up so she could place a small kiss to his lips. " Book us a table, I'm going to get ready. I won't be long I promise…" she said before she released him and made her way to the stairs cautiously heading up them to go and get ready for there date, a thought that had a huge grin on her face the entire way up there. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 05-May-23 09:22 AM
”I have to make some kind of effort, it’s our first official date after all…” Miles couldn’t help but chuckle a little at that. He felt like they had kind of skipped a few steps forward past the first date phase already, though he could understand a little of what she meant. For him, he didn’t require her to gussy herself up or wear fancy clothes or have her make up all done up. He liked her just the way she was. Gently he helped her up to her feet standing with her if only because he planned to change as well. The little kiss she gave just made him hungrier for more of its sweetness, and Miles found himself leaning forward a little to chase her when she moved away far too fast for his liking. “Take as much time as you need… no rush.” Miles responded quietly back to her, watching her carefully as Larisa walked away and up those stairs. He had a strange feeling in the pit of his stomach that had nothing to do with the fact that he was hungry. It was a mixture of excitement and of wanting to take her out. To show her off, and more importantly show her a good time. At the same time, there was a small bout of nervousness that he was having a hard time shaking. This was a date. They were establishing being in a relationship as a couple. While he could certainly agree that he didn’t mind the idea of having that with Larisa, the fact remained that he was severely out of practice for it. The last thing he seemed to want, was to disappoint her. Miles would slowly follow her up the stairs after a few minutes, heading into his room and pulling off his business suit for something far more casual. A pair of dark blue jeans with nice shoes in black, to match the black leather belt he wore. He decided the dress shirt could stay, but he rolled the sleeves up to his elbows and lost the tie. The first two buttons at the collar purposefully left open to allow a peak at his chest with the hem of the shirt untucked so it was a little less form-fitting and could flow as Miles move
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d. Looking at himself in the mirror of his bathroom, he thought he looked alright, casual enough. He ran his fingers through his hair nervously, and becoming irritated that he was nervous in the first place, the action giving his styled hair a more easy going look then one of a strict business class man. He had just finished putting on a little cologne, not wanting to smell horribly or anything when he heard his phone go off on the bed in his room. When he walked over to it and turned it over to read the message, he couldn’t help the smile on his face to see who it was from. It was about time he got word about that. Reading through the message, he opened the PDF document that had also been sent to his email, and scoured through it carefully. Miles read it two or three times just to be sure he understood the perimeters completely, before he sent a quick message of thanks back and decided to call the restaurant to book a specific table and for their valet to be ready for them when they arrived. Tonight was going to be perfect, and Miles was going to do everything in his power to try and make it that way. While still waiting for Larisa to get ready, Miles made his way downstairs not wanting to tease himself and peak in at her. He paced a little, feeling those nerves again spike while he waited. It’s just dinner… He told himself, trying to kick away the absurd idea that a dinner with Larisa could be so nerve wracking. In reality though, he was a little nervous, wanting to show her his best, wanting to give her what he felt she deserved of him, and all the while unsure if that was something he was even capable of doing.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-May-23 11:16 AM
Those butterflies remained as she stepped into the guest bedroom, like him she had no idea why she was feeling so anxious, why she even had those butterflies, it wasn't like it was the first time they were going out together, they had been to dinner together, alone and with company, they had slept together multiple times, for Christ sake she was now living with the man, and yet the thought of going out on a proper date had her nerves causing her all kinds of issues. " Knock it of Larisa, it's not like you can truly mess things up now..." she actually spoke aloud to her self as she stepped into the wardrobe to go through the clothes she did have flicking through them and grumbling to her self as she did. Maybe that was why she was so damn nervous, because now he had stated he wanted to officially make a go of things, what if she did mess up? what if he decided actually it wasn't what he wanted? maybe she wouldn't be good enough Connors vile words he used to speak sometimes when he was drunk came crashing back, words she had never told Miles because honestly she knew if she did the man would of been even more angrier with him then he already was, of course this only ever happened when he was drunk, sober? he would of never dreamt of saying such things to her, at least not before...thoughts of the day that transpired between them all came crashing back all of a sudden and she had to suck in air to stop her lungs from feeling like they were going to crash and burn within her chest....It was going to be fine, Miles wanted her and that wasn't going to change...She hoped at least. She found a suitable dress deciding that would be the best thing to wear considering her injuries she found them the most comfortable thing to wear right now, taking of the one she was wearing she placed the new one , it was black in colour but had an array of large flower prints on it, some in a pale pink colour and others more a of white splashed against the dark fabric, thin spaghetti
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straps sat on her shoulder whilst the more thicker part of fabric sat round by her elbows which puffed out a little at the elbow, the fabric sat just at her knees, she pulled her hair out falling in soft curls behind her back, she walked to the mirror checking her reflection, she could see the slight bruise to her cheek so decided she would fix that applying enough makeup to cover it, she applied a pale pinkish lipstick to go with the colour of the dress and a little mascara, inspecting herself she felt those butterflies raging again but pushed them away, she knew she was being stupid...it was going to be okay. Stepping out of the wardrobe she grabbed a pair of small heels nothing to exaggerated something she knew she would be comfortable , she grabbed a pale blush clutch bag from the side popping her mobile and anything else she thought was important, spraying some perfume, she stepped to the small cabinet grabbing a few pills she popped them just to make sure any pain didn't stop her from truly enjoying her self tonight, she grabbed a small white cardigan in case it got cold hanging it on her arm for now as she didn't really need it now before she made her way finally downstairs her small heels clicking on the stairs before she made it to the bottom turning around to where Miles was, she inspected him a moment seeing how casual he looked and yet still incredibly handsome it made her smile, she loved him when he was wearing his business suits, but even more in his casual wear. "So?...Will I do?...." she said, giving him the smallest twirl she could considering her ribs were still a little touchy, and waiting to see what he said, those nerves still very much there but she tried to push them away.
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Miles King BOT 05-May-23 11:49 AM
Miles would be found pacing a little, his eyes on his phone and a quiet smile on his face. It wasn’t until he heard the soft clicking of her shoes that he turned and looked up in wonder at her. It was such a simple thing, the little dress she wore but it fit her beautifully, hugged in all the right ways and draped over her like it had been made just for her and her alone. In a word, Miles thought she looked stunning. ”So?... Will I do?...” “You? Absolutely. This dress however is hideous, I should take it off you right away.” Miles teased gently, watching her twirl and the dress flutter and tease him all the same. When she came back around to face him, like a practiced dancer he caught her gently and held her close. His hands were careful on her back and hip where they landed, cautious of actually grabbing her around the middle and aggravating her injured ribs. His eyes were dark but full of a calm that he hadn’t had up until then. Mostly because he had been in his own head of nerves until she’d shown herself. Miles let his hand on her hip slowly brush up the side of her, quietly glancing at her jawline a moment just so he could be sure he had her attention. “Unless you’re quite taken with the dress, then I suppose it can stay.” He whispered, giving her a quiet kiss to her forehead before letting her loose from him again. The excitement he had before was building again, and he had to be sure he kept his composure as to not spoil what he had in store for her. As much as it pained him to do so, Miles took a small step back just enough to offer Larisa his arm to take. For Miles when they got to the front door to leave, he just grabbed a long black jacket in case he would need it after seeing the white cardigan she had over her arm. He took his time, waiting for her to be as ready as she could be before heading into the elevator and holding it for her. The action reminded him of something that he had said earlier that day, and as the pair of them made th
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eir way down to the garage, Miles turned a little to her. “I lied to you earlier, and I apologize for that.” He said slowly, the little dings of the elevator sounding off in the background as they continued further down. “You don’t have a key to the penthouse…yet. It’s currently being made. I hope that it will be finished and arrive in the next day or so.” Miles explained. It was something that he had needed to have done, an extra key for Larisa to have as her own. She couldn’t exactly go anywhere she liked if she didn’t have a way back to the house after all. And Miles needed his key in order to get into his own home. Just as the pair of them would arrive down in the parking garage, Miles felt his phone in his pocket buzz with a message. Out of habit, he pulled it out along with his keys deciding that since they had had better experiences with the Lamborghini that that would be the choice car to take this evening. It didn’t take much for his face to brighten a little, and Miles turned his phone around to show Larisa the message. “Sounds like Melissa is hopeful. That’s got to mean something, and hopefully something worth celebrating tonight as well.” He said quietly, allowing her plenty of time to read the message if she wanted to. On the screen was a text from Melissa. It looked like he had been in communication with her for most of the morning, talking back and forth about Larisa’s case and updating Miles on little facts she was gathering and working on. The message in question read out clearly: Got in contact with Thomas. Key Witness! Will update when I have more info @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-May-23 12:18 PM
His words made her eye rolls just a little, lucky she caught the tease in his tone otherwise she might of thought he was serious about the dress! she may of berated him on it if he didn't catch her quite like he did , his hands however were gentle, holding her like she was a fragile flower, which right now she presumed that's exactly what she was, she didn't like it thought feeling as restricted as she was, especially when she wanted to do so much more with him then what her body would allow her to do right now, but she knew it was only for a few weeks, hopefully less if she truly did do everything they had told her to do, she caught his gaze, those dark eyes she could truly get lost in before his follow up words hit her ears and she smiled tenderly to him, "It can be replaced..." she teased right back, and god she just wished her body would even allow him to take the dress of in a way he might of been suggesting, so much so that she had to distract her thoughts from roaming down that path. God this was going to be a awful few weeks she grumbled inwardly to her self before his small kiss to her forehead distracted her enough and brought her back to the here and now not to the thoughts raging within her mind, she to took a step back before she curled her arm with him so they could walk together out of the home and towards the elevator, releasing his arm just so she could step inside, taking her spot that she typically did leaning softly back against it before he joined her. "Oh?" she asked as he suddenly mentioned that he had lied to her, and of all the things he could of said she wasn't expecting that, for the briefest of moments she truly wondered what he might say to her before he mentioned the key, and that just sent them butterflies raging even harder inside her stomach that he was defiantly getting her one...That this was truly happening and she couldn't stop the small smile that came across her face. " It's okay, it's not like I'm going to be doing muc
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h on my own right now anyway, I'll likely be here for at least the rest of the week anyway..." she said perhaps a little sadly, it wasn't just her injuries that were going to stop her from truly doing anything, but Connor to, knowing he was out there, she simply didn't even want to try and go out on her own, it seemed even now after the relationship was finished he was still keeping her prisoner, she still couldn't go out freely and do things, not on her own anyway...And that thought pained her a bit, though she wouldn't allow any thoughts of him to tarnish their night together, especially a night she was truly looking forward to. The gentle ping of her phone drew her attention back to him, before his voice came out and she felt a rush of hopefulness come over her, turning her head so she could read the message she had written to him, not missing the messages between the two that had been going on through out the day, to see how much Miles was pushing by the looks of the messages meant the world to her, gazing up to him her eyes seemed a little brighter then they had a moment ago, the weight of this whole thing truly showing perhaps for a moment at least. " Well, that's definatly good news, i hope he proves to be as good as she thinks....We have plenty to celebrate , this just gives us one more thing...." she said softly before the ding of the elevator signalled they were at the bottom the doors swooshing open as she pulled her self of the side of the elevator and moved out alongside him, the Bentley being gone would truly be noticeable now, the big empty space showing it.
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Miles King BOT 05-May-23 10:04 PM
“Logistically it works easier. That way I don’t have to leave you my key anytime you go out somewhere.” Miles said quietly, putting his phone away and stepping out with her into the parking garage space. Now that he was there, he could see how badly he’d parked his Aston, slightly crooked in the space and only allowed to be that way due to the clear empty area where the Bentley would have been parked. It had been careless to leave it like that, the back tires over the line in such a way but Miles had been in a hurry to try and beat Edward to the penthouse. More so to warn Larisa if she hadn’t gotten his message. Miles couldn’t help the soft quiet groan he made staring at the empty void, grimacing a little before he made a soft huff and turned to walk down the aisle towards the scarlet red and black Lamborghini. “It’s odd seeing that space empty.” He murmured, more to himself then to Larisa, deciding that since it was Friday tomorrow, that he wanted to plan to head to the dealership and get that spot filled. It was just too empty for him, that and despite Thomas being thought of as potentially a key witness in the case of Connor vs. Larisa, Miles also wanted Thomas to be able to do his job again. Something he knew the lad really did enjoy doing. Walking quietly for the most part, it didn’t take them long to reach the gleaming Lamborghini, parked where it always was next to the sultry sapphire blue Ferrari convertible. His smile returned as he passed the brilliantly blue car in favor for the sexier red one, pulling open the passenger door for Larisa to climb in. If she needed any help getting in, he was more than capable and willing to assist her and once inside Miles would simply swing the door closed and pop around to the driver’s side.
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As he started the car with its normal exuberant rumbling and deafening roar in the garage, a thought struck Miles as he put the vehicle in gear and made his way out. It was one he hadn’t considered before, and it played on his face a bit, as if he was trying to figure out how exactly to ask without sounding like an idiot or coming across like he was belittling or not serious about tonight. The truth of it was, he was incredibly serious. So much so that he wanted everything to be perfect, which was why the question nagged at him. Miles thought now though, was probably not the time to bring it up. “I do hope you’ll like this place. I’ve never actually eaten there myself, but I’ve heard good things about it.” He said softly to her, not wanting there to be too much silence in the car, even though there was plenty of noise that the sports car was making to silence them both. The streets were fairly busy as people were making their way home from their offices or places of work so Miles unfortunately couldn’t speed through the lights or turns like he really wanted to in the crimson beauty he drove. Still, he knew that Larisa and he had had better experiences in this car than in the others. Thankfully though they weren’t too far from the actual restaurant, pulling in not long after it seems from leaving the penthouse parking garage. However it didn’t look like a restaurant at first, considering the sign outside said “Treehouse London hotel”. “Don’t worry.” Miles said with a playful chuckle in his throat. “I planned to be a respectable first date for you. And it’s ungentlemanly of me to expect sex on the first date.” The tease was meant to make her smile and laugh, considering they’d just pulled up to a fancy hotel. The restaurant in question was actually on the rooftop, and from the pictures he had seen, Miles estimated it would have a beautiful view of the city. As he parked and got out of the car, Miles took a quick look around just to check to see if anyone had h
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eard he was coming here and was thankfully relieved when he didn’t see a damn camera in sight. At least for now. What if they do end up showing up though? Will it be the same as last time? Should I care? This is a date after all, wouldn’t it be odd to shield her as my date? Miles wasn’t quite sure, the one question from before now splintering into several. It’d be something he’d have to discuss with Larisa, pulling her door open and reaching a hand out to help her out of the low riding car.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 05-May-23 11:45 PM
"Well, thank you for trusting me enough to give me one..." she said with a small smile, because she knew this must of been a big thing for him to trust in her enough to give her a key like he was, to allow her to be apart of his home, to be apart of his life, something at one point she wasn't sure if he wanted, she knew how difficult it was for him to trust again, for him to learn to be alongside someone again much like he was going to try with her, even though they had seemed to make a commitment to one another, she knew this was still rough territory, perhaps for both of them, and even though to some it might feel like they were rushing , to her they were simply still exploring one another and seeing how things truly would go, though a big part of her hoped he would remain in her life, it just seemed so much better with him there. She peered over to where his Aston was parked seeing how crooked it was parked carelessly in that parking spot a clear indication how quick he was trying to get into that penthouse, she frowned at that thought, she hoped the meeting with his father had gone as well as she thought it had, it really was difficult to read how sincere he was about anything, if even thought much about her, she had done her best at least to show that she would be professional when it mattered, and she hoped she at least convinced him that she would be there for Miles to, in more then just a professional way, when Miles spoke next she gazed up to him giving him a small sympathetic smile. " I know, but just think your going to have a shiny new toy you get to play with soon, look at it that way.." she said trying to at least get him to focus on that. They reached the glorious Lamborghini she watched as he lifted the door, clasping his hand she gently slid her self in, the pain in her ribs barely noticeable right now which she was grateful for, the pain medication she had just taken clearly making a difference which she was grateful for, she placed her belt o
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n and got herself comfortable, gazing out of the window as he pulled out of the garage and of towards where ever they were going, the silence didn't necessarily bother her, she was quite content just watching out the window at the passing lights and buildings as they went before his voice broke the silence and she looked over to him, her hand coming to clutch at his leg lightly. "I'm sure it will be great Miles..." she soon noticed the place coming into view reading the name of it she perked her brow It was a hotel? she thought to her self turning her attention back to Miles as his teasing words come out and she did indeed chuckle a little her face showing a playfulness she only truly showed him. "I think it's a little late for that don't you?...." she teased releasing her belt and waiting for him to come round, that door was opened and her hand came out to grip his lifting her self up, there bodies fairly close with the way she had gotten out. "It's a shame we have to wait a few weeks, otherwise i would be incredibly disappointed if we didn't finish this meal with a dessert" she teased in a low whisper, this man truly was insatiable, standing this close to him she could smell his cologne and it was the most difficult thing not to pull him in and kiss him like she wanted to, to lose her self in his body like they had multiple times before I wonder if i can add emotional stress developed from sexual tension to Connor's list of charges she thought playfully to her self before stepping back a little so they could make their way into the
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Miles King BOT 06-May-23 12:29 AM
”I think it's a little late for that, don't you?” Miles didn’t answer her at first, instead helping her out of that car and purposefully pulling her close to him. He was gentle as he tried to be with her, not wanting to cause her further pain though it did give him the best angle to hear the little whispered tease she said afterwards. A sly grin pulled at his face and slowly he turned so he could toss the keys to the car at the waiting valet. After he was handed his ticket which he didn’t even look at but merely pocketed it, he let his arm gently come around Larisa’s back. Much the same way he had done at Daphne’s to lead her into the hotel lobby so they could head towards the restaurant on the roof. His hand lightly played at her hip and while far enough away from the valets and the lobby staff, Miles quietly whispered into her ear. ”The night’s still early. I could always book us a room you know…I’ll be gentle… promise..” As the words slid out of his lips in a provocative hiss, his hand on her hip quietly fell just that bit lower. Just enough to let him palm and squeeze her ass over that dress. He was quick to grope her only that once before shifting his hand back to her hip. A tease was one thing but he didn’t want to piss her off. Though he was sure she was right in this aspect. As much as he’d want to be gentle with her, Miles wasn’t completely convinced he could. Considering she smelled so sweet with that perfume she wore. It was damn near intoxicating and he may have lingered just a moment longer to take in that pretty scent before reaching the reception desk. (edited)
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“May I help you?” The clerk asked, his eyes moving from Miles to Larisa and then back again. “We have a reservation for Madera. Under King.” Miles said clearly, and the clerk began tapping on his computer to check. “Oh! Yes. I see it here. One moment.” The clerk pulled a pair of key cards with the hotel’s logo on them, colored green and beige, with leaves decorating the edges. He slid them across the solid wood countertop that matched the hotel's faux rustic feel.. “Here you go sir. Top floor.” “Thank you.” Miles handed a key card to Larisa, just in case she needed it for any reason while he took the other and led them both to the elevator. They were standard sized lifts, and once inside he pressed the card against a special pad reader before hitting a long button labeled ‘Madera’. Miles let his hands move to his pockets, since he assumed that once in the elevator Larisa would lean against the side of it. He pleasantly remembered the one moment he had had with her in the lift at King’s A&I, where he pressed here against the wall of that elevator and really let the heat boil between them. It was a pleasant memory, one he inwardly thought to repeat the next time he got the chance and ability to. “Here we are…” Miles said softly once the elevator finally reached the top floor of the hotel. The doors opened to a beautifully open space, partly a lounge and nightclub and partly a restaurant with green vines and warm lighting hanging from the ceiling. The chairs were made of a white almost wicker style wood with a bit more of a modern twist and the tables were elegantly sharp stone slabs with black poles. Everything had a bit of a rustic vibe to it, just a little bit of a modern style jungle and the aesthetic was surprisingly pleasant for Miles. It reminded him a little of the terrace at the Villas, where himself, Carmen, Caprese and Larisa had shared that beautiful Italian dinner that Carmen had made. The smells of spices floated in the air both in his memory and
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in the restaurant so Miles wasted no time making his way with Larisa to the hostess. She seemed nice enough, taking them both back to a private area of the restaurant.
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The table she led them to had been set for two, behind a sliding door so they could have a bit of privacy on their date. The greenery stretched around the large window that looked out across the city and its twinkling lights as the sun set around them. It was reminiscent of the stars beginning to show themselves around the city as the world around it began to darken. Instead of the normal Edison bulbs to light the table and the rest of the room like in the rest of the hotel, a tall white tapered candle had been placed and lit in the center of it, and while the rest of the place had plain blank tables, theirs had a lovely white tablecloth covering the sharp stone. A pair of menus had already been left, as well as a bottle of white and red wine. “So.. How did I do?” Miles asked quietly, after giving a light nod to the hostess who’d shown them in and promptly left the pair of them to be seated in peace. “Hopefully not too bad for a first date…” Madera Restaurant @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-May-23 07:51 AM
The way his lips pulled into that sly grin had her own lips pulling up in her own playful grin, her eyes watched the glint of the keys as they were tossed away her eyes following them as they landed in the Valet's hands, before they soon came back to him, she clutched the bag in her hand but she had left her cardigan in the car, it was actually not that cold outside, even the wind wasn't blowing that much, it was rather pleasant so she truly felt no need for it, she felt his arm pull around her her body twisting so she was able to walk towards the establishment her eyes taking in the exterior of the place, before his teasing words hit her ears, that breath spiked and she felt the softest heat rush over her cheeks her eyes moving to look towards his face. "But gentle isn't what I want Miles...." she teased right back feeling his hand dip down her body to where her rear was feeling the soft squeeze to her plump flesh, and it caused a deep sigh to leave her lips, she meant what she said....Gentle...Was that even something that they could truly do? the passion between them was so fierce sometimes it just took over them entirely, not that she had any complaints about it, in fact she had to distract herself with the décor of the place not wanting to allow her mind to torture herself anymore over the details of their escapades that were currently spinning round in her head. She stepped to up the receptionist giving her the smallest of smiles her eyes dancing around the interior, it looked like any other hotel lobby from here, she couldn't help wonder what the restaurant would even be like, she was sure it would be nice, this was Miles after all and she didn't expect anything less from him, not that she would even care if he took her to a burger joint....It would be with him, and she knew she would have the best time just being in his Prescence, she extended her hand for the card he handed her inspecting it for a moment wondering what it was for as they stepped
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towards the elevator watching as he pressed the card against the reader before pressing the floor he wanted. "Ah that's what it's for..." she said to herself more than him, slipping the card into her purse in case she did need it later. The lift pinged and her eyes diverted to outside of the confines of it , the instant she saw what awaited them she felt her breath catch and her eyes dart around the interior with a excited gaze, it was beautiful....Her mind instantly went back to Italy, the terrace at the Villa, the way the veins fell from the ceiling in gentle curves screamed Italy to her even though it was a Mexican restaurant, the smell of the spices let her know that much, but the whole atmosphere was like being back home, and it gave her a warm happy feeling which spread through her body in the most pleasant of ways, she didn't even register they were still moving, her mind was so focused on the beautiful establishment as they were walked through, but if she thought this was glorious it was nothing compared to the private area they were escorted to.
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Her eyes instantly saw the glorious views outside the window, the city that stretched for Miles and she could just make out the Ocean not far from where they were , the candle flickering on the table was the most romantic thing she had ever seen, the whole atmosphere was romantic and it had her swallowing the lump that was forming in her throat, no one had ever treated her like this, no one had spoiled her quite like he did, no one made this kind of effort for her and it rendered her speechless, her emotions flying around within her she had to bite on her bottom lip to stop tears from falling at how over whelmed she was at the effort he made, his voice rang out and she finally looked at him, her eyes were a haze of absolute devotion and care for the man, placing the clutch down on the table she walked forward not able to stop herself as she tossed her arms around his neck and pulled him in, her nose nestling against his neck. "I truly don't deserve you Miles....Thank you, no one has ever done this for me...." She whispered against his neck, her words a flurry of emotions at how overwhelmed she felt at the effort he had gone to, for her...for their first date...and she couldn't care about him more than she did right then.
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Miles King BOT 06-May-23 09:38 AM
He actually didn’t know which was why he had asked. As teasing as it was to say that he had hoped this would do as a first date, for Miles it had been too long since he’d actually had a date to fall back on. Even with Melody, they hadn’t really dated each other. They would go out usually with people they knew, have dinner and cocktails, tease around the office similarly to how Larisa and he did now but Miles had never actually taken Melody on a proper ‘first date’. Their fling had started much the same way Larisa and he had, skipping all the romance and going straight to bed for the most part. As well to be fair, Melody had never been the one to want more than that either. Which now that Miles had considered it perhaps that’s all he had felt for her too and had just mistaken that for love. This, was different. He had wanted to show Larisa a good time even knowing that sex was likely off the table as the incentive. He wanted to impress her but not because he felt he had to. It was just because it was her, and he wanted to make her happy. So when he saw the elation on her face at the private area he had had prepared for them at first Miles smiled a little thinking he had done well. She had seemed taken with the whole place, but even more so now. When she turned around though, her eyes confused him a little. The slight haze and the will to hold back tears brought him a slight moment wondering if he had read it wrong, if this wasn’t a good idea, if he had made a mistake. As soon as her arms flung around his neck though, the worry melted away. If her words were meant to make him feel better they both did and didn’t. No one had ever done this for her? Not ever? Miles was glad to be the first at least to shower her in this kind of affection and devotion, but it saddened him a little that no one had put in that effort prior to him. No one had even tried. This hadn’t been hard to set up, though it did cost a little extra and perhaps that was the reason for it. Not that
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Miles really cared about the cost. His arms softly held her close, closing his eyes and just holding her against him.
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”You deserve the world Larisa. And if I have the means to, then I will give it to you.” Miles whispered gently back to her, meaning what he said as he let his fingers play quietly in her hair. He would allow the embrace to remain just like that for as long as she wanted, as long as she wanted to stay wrapped in his arms and when he felt that she was beginning to pull away, Miles would slowly allow it. If only because he was still hungry and if he wasn’t going to have Mexican tonight, he would need to find an alternative. As the gentleman he was, Miles even pulled her chair out for her to take a seat before seating himself down across from her. “You’ll have to forgive me though Larisa…” Miles said gently, a bit of a laugh on his words as he picked up the menu and scanned it for a moment before putting it back down on the table in front of him. “I didn’t know if you wanted white or red, and I couldn’t have your grandfather’s brought in on such short notice.” As he said this, Miles gestured to the wine that had been brought to their table and if she gave an indication of which one she would prefer, he would open the bottle she wanted, before pouring it into the provided glass on their table for her and then for him as well. He didn’t really care one way or the other with wine though sipping this he was already missing her grandfather’s version. I really do need to get that contract finished.. For a small while he just remained quiet, lightly swirling the wine in his glass in order to aerate it a little better before he really read over the menu in front of him. The problem was that everything sounded delicious, and unlike Daphne’s where he’d eaten there multiple times and knew the standard and quality of the food, Miles had never eaten at Madera before. Though going through their menu he was sure that what they had listed couldn’t be too terrible. The restaurant itself had very good reviews, it was just a little odd that it was on the roof of a hotel inste
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ad of its own stand alone building. Not only was the restaurant new, but the location was too. Add on that this was his first date with someone in longer than he could truly remember and tonight was becoming quite a lot of firsts for the man.
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“I hope the reviews for this place are right…” he murmured, more to himself then anything else, deciding that he knew what he wanted after the quick scan of that menu he had done and placed it on the table to wait. His eyes wandered to the rest of the room, to the way it held a rustic and elegant vibe all at the same time. The vines hanging from the ceiling made him grin softly and he took a sip of his wine before setting it down. “This place reminds me of the Villas…” The statement was said just above a whisper, reminiscing on the fun they had had there, of the beautiful shore and the terrace they had enjoyed each other’s company on. It also fell on the Gala, and that made the conversation with Edward come to mind. His cold words and even colder gaze still haunted Miles who unfortunately let his smile falter just thinking about it. It brought up the concerns he’d had before, about the optics of having Larisa on his arm as his date instead of just his personal assistant. He wondered if he should bring it up with her, ask her what she thought of it. The one positive of having never been here before was that it wasn’t somewhere that Miles frequented, so the press and paparazzi wouldn’t have it on their radar unless someone were to have seen them, recognized him and called. Which was always a possibility as unfortunate as that was. It was one of the reasons he had asked for a private table instead of sitting in the regular dining space with the other guests of the restaurant and hotel to keep from their prying eyes. It served a dual purpose in that respect, privacy from the people around them but also private and romantic for just the two of them too. “I actually think you’ll like the France office…” He continued after a moment, letting the Villas fade into his memory a bit. “It’s nestled in Paris, and one of the hotels I always stay at is the Hotel Regina Louvre…I think you’ll like it.” This was work talk that could probably wait, but at the same time Miles als
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o saw this as another trip for the pair of them. Similar to the Villas though he preferred them, but one he thought she might enjoy and be excited to accompany him on. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-May-23 11:12 AM
You deserve the world Larisa, and if i have the means to, then i will it to you Her breath caught again as those words hit her ears, her hands tightened around him just that little bit more feeling his fingers move through her hair in such a sensual way that it made her eyes close more just relishing in the tranquillity of the moment, she wondered if he truly knew how much she did care for him, for everything he did for her, he had shown her more than anyone ever had, that wasn’t a lie, everything he did was to try and bring her happiness, it was a overwhelming feeling but not in a bad way, she had felt so broken before, so lost and so unsure of everything. She felt her life had gone, she felt like any joy she might hope to have had been stolen from her...and then he came into her life and showed her what she had been missing all this time, and now she had it, she never wanted to lose it. She stood like this for longer then perhaps she truly meant to, but she simply didn’t have the strength to pull away from him not straight away, the warmth of his embrace protectively wrapped around her, his fingers moving through her hair, the way his scent consumed her in all the best ways, before she did finally pull herself back, the smile bright on her face as she did, allowing her hands to gently move away from his neck those fingers dancing over the flesh before she finally pulled them away and moved towards that table, thanking him as he pulled that chair out for her and she finally took her seat, clasping that clutch she had placed to a better spot so it wouldn’t get in there way. “Forgive you? For what?” she asked reaching forward she grabbed one of the menus of the table slipping it forward, when he said that he was unsure on the choice of wine she smiled. “Honestly you don’t ever need to worry about that, I like either variety, but considering your given me the choice let’s go for white today...” she said holding her glass up so he could pour her one, bringing
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it forward she too allowed the liquid to swirl gently in the glass before bringing it to her lips to take a casual sip. She was silent as she took a moment to gaze outside, evening was setting in the sun lowering and casting the most perfect glow across the city before her, it looked beautiful These mediocre views are not so bad she inwardly said, trying her best not to chuckle at her own private joke, she almost said it out loud, but honestly? She didn’t want to ruin this moment, a moment that was simply beyond perfect for her, she meant what she said. No one had cared enough to make this much effort with her, it was something she wasn’t used to, but God it felt nice.
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She brought the menu forward gazing at it there was so many wonderful options, but she was also a sucker for good seafood, deciding she would give something like that a try she picked what she wants fairly quickly folding that menu up and placing it down as she heard the small words he said not really knowing if they was to her or not. “Well, if it’s no good, I'm sure we can find a burger joint on the way home.” she teased, honestly for her the food wasn’t the main event here.... the views were, the stunning scenery outside, but more importantly he was. Staring across the table at his furrowed brows with clear worry about how this might go had her chest ache, the man was entirely too sweet.... she just wished more people could see it. This place reminds me of the villas “Me to...” she responded almost instantly; her voice quiet yet thoughtful as she thought back to their time there , the memories they had shared, she hoped they would make more, so when he brought up the French offices she smiled a little wider to think of another little trip for the two of them, even if it was work related, so was Italy and it was the best mini break she had ever been on. “I’m looking forward to seeing them...” she said, and her own thoughts moved to what his father had said about her working for him, if he thought it was good practise, her argument as valid as it might have been did bring her some thoughts....Would it seem improper her working there whilst they were together? Would it tarnish his reputation? Would it cause him problems? She opened her mouth as if to voice them but soon shut it, now wasn’t the time to talk about that, maybe later. She didn’t want to ruin the mood by bringing up work in that capacity. “I’ll have to brush up on my French, I'm not as practised as I am in Italian...” she teased grabbing her wine she brought the glass to her lips to take a sip.
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Miles King BOT 06-May-23 12:53 PM
”Me too” The two little words did more than he let on. It sent a soft warm and a flutter through his chest, knowing that she could see the Villa in the restaurant he had chosen too. Even though it wasn’t the same as the terrace overlooking the ocean. Even though it was Mexican food instead of Italian. It was like they were both reading the same book and had come to the same spot on the page together. His mind wandered to the beauty of the place looking forward for once to the visit to the France office with her too. Miles was sure she would like it, the city was beautiful both during the day and at night. And the view from the hotel was beyond compare. Maybe we can stay a few days longer… see the city a bit, since we didn’t really get the chance to do that in Italy. The thought had Miles quietly grinning at the idea. It would be like a vacation, a real one instead of that mini break he had taken with her to the Villas. This isn’t a Vacation… It’s a Work Trip The realization of that made him despise that inner voice sometimes. Despite how right it was most of the time. This would be another work trip. Another trip full of meetings likely and checking in with Francois and his team there. It would be endless reports on how earnings had been made and how they were projected to go for the next fiscal year. All things that Miles really felt could be done remotely but it had always been his father’s insistence to go in person at least once a quarter if possible. For Miles, he tried to plan it so that he went to one office every quarter, so twice a year for each one. But never both in the same time frame. He had a lot going on at the main branch and it was a lot to take a trip like that more often.
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Beyond that, there was Larisa. If he was having a real go at this, the complications of it would be felt in the France office too. How would Francois react to her being not only his personal assistant but also his partner. Partner? We decided Girlfriend was juvenile.. I guess if we’re actually trying this.. Partner or Significant Other seems appropriate… Miles thought a little, letting it mull around a bit. While the prospect of figuring that out was a little nerve wracking for him, it didn’t seem like too much to consider. They were going to try right? It was something he’d have to come to eventually, so at least he was thinking about it. Which was a start. ”I’ll have to brush up on my French, I’m not as practiced as I am in Italian…” “Peut-être que je te donnerai des cours mon Petit Agneau. Je serais heureux de... vous instruire... de toutes les manières possibles dont vous avez besoin d'amour.” “Perhaps I will tutor you then my Little Lamb. I'd be happy to... instruct... you in every possible way that you need love.” Miles let the sentence roll off his tongue. Italian he could speak and fluently enough to get by with most things. French however, he had learned first and it truly was his second language. He could switch between English and French easily with barely a notice or care, but that was mostly because he spent a lot of his time in the France office of the business while he was training and learning the ropes. A lot of his team didn’t know English so learning French was a necessity. Italian had always been a language he had wanted to learn, so he studied that at the same time. His dark brown eyes peeked over the rim of his wine glass, giving the suggestion however that his kind of instruction for her would be anything but informative. Miles seemed the kind of tutor who took a ‘hands on’ approach and with Larisa? It would be hard to break that.
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“Cependant, je ne crois pas que vous ayez un problème avec la langue bien que l'amour…” “I however, don’t believe you have any problem with the language though Love.” He teased, a soft chuckle coming out as the waitress stopped by to take their orders. For Miles, he decided to order one of the signature dishes of Madera, considering he’d never eaten there before. In his head, he figured if it was a signature dish, then it must be made well to be that. “I’ll have the ChimiChurri Lobster please.” He said quietly, handing back the menu as the waitress turned to Larisa to get what she would like to have. Miles was actually keen on this particular dish, having read it was supposed to come out on a ‘hot stone’ and he had wondered what exactly that entailed. Would it be just a skillet or hot plate? Or would it actually be a hot stone of some kind. Either way it had intrigued him enough to order it, that and it did sound quite tasty. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-May-23 01:12 PM
As soon as that French came out she couldn't stop her own grin that came over that wine glass, not only for the words he spoke but in the way he did it, there was something so tantalizing about the way he spoke other languages. his voice was deep and rough at the best of times but when he spoke another language? it was like it brought out a whole new tone to him, and god she would be lying if she didn't enjoy hearing it, especially the way the words flowed so easily from his tongue, more so with French then Italian a sure given that he had learnt this better. she took a graceful sip before placing down the glass her hands clasping in front of her leaning over that table but winced just a little at the action soon pulling her self back so she would be more comfortable before responding. "Eh bien, monsieur Ce serait très gentil de votre part... J’aurai besoin d’une fois à une fois bien sûr, quelque chose de votre très .. bon à" Well, sir That would be most kind of you...I'll need some one to one time of course, something your very ..good at whilst her French was not bad, it was very clear that French was not a language she was as skilled as like she was Italian, though she clearly knew enough to communicate, She had asked for help when in reality she would probably be more than capable of handling her self, French was a language she studied quite well so she did have a fairly good idea how to speak it, even if it didn't come out as fluent as her Italian roots did. His next words he spoke had her grinning, he was right of course but that didn't mean she had to agree.." I'm sorry i have no idea what you said. monsieur....see? im a novice...i need a lot of practise I'm afraid, I'm sure you won't mind..." she teased , she barely noticed the waitress step in before she was beside the table, her eyes peered up to her then leaning back on that table a bit more to drag that menu a little closer just so she could take another look at it before lifting her head to orde
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r after him "Can i get the tequilla prawns please?" she asked before she folded her menu back up, watching her leave before turning back to MIles, her attention soon moved back to this potential work trip, how they might percieve her to, how they might percieve the arrangement, with her working for him...and being in a relasionship, her finger idly ran along the top of the wine glass, despite trying her damn hardest to not bring it up she was struggling not to. "Miles...." she said much like she always did when she was about to ask something that she thought might be a little bit uncomfortable for the two of them, she pondered over her words before gazing up to his features again. "What your father said earlier, about mixing....Business with pleasure, about it potentially complicating things, i want to know i guess, how do you feel about it? me working for you given now we want to make a go of it? " she asked, she wanted his opinion on the whole thing, he hadn't said much earlier, and she wondered if he felt like his father did, or not.
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Miles King BOT 06-May-23 02:25 PM
“I see… well my mistake.. You do need quite a lot of practice…That I’m all too happy to oblige.” Miles grinned like the devil himself back at her chuckling at the teasing they were playing with one another while the waitress took down what they wanted. He heard what she had decided on and gave a quiet nod, mostly because he had considered it himself. Though he wondered if an actual shot of tequila would be in his future instead of just the prawns. ”Miles…” Maybe more than a shot, perhaps the whole bottle… He was beginning to hate lately how she said his name. Mostly because it seemed to never be something good or positive anymore. Sure when he and her were intimate and she cried out his name that was one thing, or when she was teasing him playfully was another. But the last few times had been nothing but serious discussion and negativity. So it was because of this he let his smile fade and his brow come together in a more serious expression, waiting to hear the question or series of questions she might have for him. ”What your father said earlier, about mixing… business with pleasure…” “Ah… that….” He couldn’t help looking slightly away from Larisa at her question. She had a right to ask them of course, and she couldn’t be blamed for wanting to know the answers to them. But how exactly was he to answer them for her? His mind whirred a little, thinking of exactly how to word this without lying to her and without ruining their evening. There’s just no getting around it I think… He finally concluded after a few minutes of silence from his end of the table and a seriously dedicated glare at the edge of the tablecloth. “To be honest with you, I’m still wrestling with it.” He said quietly, as sincerely as he could. “It’s not easy for me to consider someone romantically due to some unpleasant past experiences with it. Especially with this particular situation.” Miles was sure he didn’t exactly have to bring up his ex with Larisa. Neither one of them gave
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any kind of care towards Melody or what she had done to Miles previously. That he was very sure of, at least on his part but additionally on Larisa’s. Considering she knew exactly what had transpired between the two. “That said…” Miles continued, careful with what he was saying as if he was trying to analyze the words as they were said. As if he wanted to be sure he meant everything that he said. “I don’t think the same as my father. I used to. But… I’m not sure, this feels… different. It’s hard to explain Larisa.” Slowly he moved his hand to run through his hair. He often would do this just to try and settle whatever nerves were bothering him or when he was trying to think. In this instance, it was just because he was nervous. Not because she worked for him and the optics of it but for the first time in a long while, he didn’t want to mess what this was up. “What about you? I can ask you the same question Larisa.” He said softly, leaning on the table a little as he asked, interested in her response. “How do you feel about dating your boss?” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 06-May-23 03:09 PM
She hadn't missed the way his brows come together or the slight frown on his face when she spoke to him, she almost wished she hadn't said anything, that she hasn't brought it up, this was there first official date after all, the last thing she wanted was to put anything on it that would dampen the ambience of the evening, but it was a subject she knew needing bringing up, if they were serious and were really considering making a go of this, she already saw how people looked at her now, how would they react once they knew about this? Melody had casted a dark shadow over things, because of her she was tarnished with the same brush, another woman out to hurt him, and that certainly wasn't the case, and then she had Miles' reputation to think of, would his business suffer if she continued to be there? Being in a relationship with someone was one thing, but having them work for you too?... She sat quietly as he spoke, her hands laced together once again so she could watch him and see the quiet contemplation on his face, the nerves bubbling around his features, when be said it was hard for him to explain she nodded softly in understanding, her fingers toyed with one another as she considered what he said before he turned that question on her, she pulled her gaze away from him peering down to her fingers idly toying with them as she to gave careful thought to how she felt about it all, she chewed on her bottom lip a little the silence stretching out before she finally lifted her eyes to see his expectant face. " Honestly? I don't know…" she said softly, fidgeting a little on that chair, her fingers still quietly toying with the other in thought. " It's not that I don't enjoy it, because I do, I love working for you Miles, I love working there these past few weeks has been so enjoyable for me, I really feel can do good things working alongside you, I don't find it a challenge, if anything I find it more enjoyable, its not like were together all the time there we have
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our own things to do, each of us are busy with our own jobs, so in a relationship stance I don't see it affecting us that badly….but it's not just us we have to think about , is it? " she said, her face saddening just a little as she thought about what kind of reaction they might get from the others . " it's colleagues, board members, overseas partners, tabloids….every single one of them, they won't like it Miles, I just know they will throw all manner of things at us…or more importantly at you…" she said finally releasing her hands so she could reach over and take his entwining her fingers with him if she would let her, clutching his hand just a little. " I care about you Miles, and you can sit there and say until your blue in the face that you don't care about their opinions, and maybe you don't but I do, I care Miles, because I care about you, and I don't want to be the reason that you end up carrying more weight on those shoulders, a weight I see behind those eyes despite how much you try to hide it…I don't want to leave, I want to continue working with you just like I am now, because I know I can be great, I know I can I can make a difference and I can be the PA you've been searching for…But I won't continue doing it if I see you impacting you negatively, I can't do that to you, you're far too important to me Miles '' Her words were sincere, heartfelt and meaningfu, l full of truth and promise, she meant every damn word and she hoped she relayed what she wanted to in the right way, she truly didn't want to leave but she would if she saw any negative impact on him, he was far to important to her to risk loosing him over work…something that frankly she would give up in a heart beat, if it meant she could keep him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 06-May-23 08:36 PM
He honestly wasn’t sure how she would answer him. Just like he wasn’t sure how he would answer her. Would she tell him that she wanted to quit? Wanted to leave the company and just be his lover on the side? Would she want to keep things professional, and stop what they were attempting to start? Miles really didn’t know which way she would go, though neither option that came up in his head were anything that he wanted. So when she said that she didn’t know, he couldn’t help but believe her. Mostly because he didn’t know either. ”...but it’s not just us we have to think about, is it…” This was the part that he knew she would eventually come to. The part that he had considered and had no answer for either. The colleagues they worked with, the board members he had to appease, the partners that worked with the company overseas and then there were the tabloids and magazines that would print whatever they wanted just to sell a good story. She was right, that they wouldn’t like the way it looked. At every angle it looked like she had been coerced into dating Miles, even though that couldn’t be further from the truth. It visibly showed on his face the disappointment to hear this particular portion of her explanation. Mostly because he couldn’t dispute it. There was nothing that Miles could say to dispute the fact that what she said was the truth staring them in the face. His eyes that had been full of playful teasing and joy at the place they were at were softly dull and a little sad, letting her fingers curl and clutch against his. He listened to every word she had to say, taking and digesting everything as he stared at their fingers holding one another on the table. It was such a small gesture in the grand scheme of things, but holding her hand like this while she expressed how much she cared for him helped to ground Miles so he wasn’t too overwhelmed by the emotion of it all. Otherwise, he wasn’t sure he’d have felt nearly as comfortable hearing all that she had to
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say. Worried perhaps that she was clinging too hard, and he would have had to push her away like he did with everyone else. It was a coping mechanism he had developed to try and protect himself that he was only just now beginning to recognize as detrimental to him.
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For a while after she was through, Miles let a silence fall on the table. There was the gentle sound of ambient music from the rest of the restaurant playing that he barely heard. The soft flicker of the candle between them made quiet whips in an unfelt breeze. It felt like time had frozen still between them and Miles wasn’t sure how to start the clock again. It wasn’t until he looked up at her and saw the sincerity in her face that he felt that rush, like time was catching up with him. “I don’t want you to leave.” He said slowly, like he was deciphering an ancient text in real time except it was trying to determine just what his heart wanted to say. Something he barely listened to when it shouted into the night for his attention. “I want to try Larisa. I don’t care what the press says about me, but I don’t want them to hurt you either… All I can do is try, and hope that a romance is worth more to them than a scandal.” He wasn’t sure exactly what would be written about them, but the idea of perhaps showing themselves as a normal couple. As a normal everyday pair of people who cared for one another. Would that be enough? Would the press run that story instead? Would they cling to a Cinderella story more than a heated sordid tale? Miles wasn’t quite sure. He certainly didn’t see himself as the princely type, he had his demons that he was slowly working through. All he knew was that he was able to with Larisa there. “I feel like no matter what we do, we lose..” he grumbled a little. If they stayed together, the press got a feast, they dealt with the public scrutiny, and whatever fall out from that that came. If Miles left the company, stepped down as CEO, Larisa would blame herself for as long as she breathed. If Larisa left the company, that chill sterility of the office would haunt Miles. Either way felt like a losing battle and feeling that like frustrated Miles. “I think we’re stronger together than we are apart.” He said finally, gripping her hand though
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his face looked somewhere between panicked and determined. Like he was worried he might lose her before he got the chance to keep her. “I think… if we approach this like we did Edward today… united… then perhaps we can weather the storm…If… If that is acceptable for you..” This was incredibly hard, more so than he thought it ever should be. But defending Larisa’s integrity with Edward had come so easily to him. Surely it would be the same with the press and their colleagues at work right? If they stood united, then perhaps they could get through the ridicule to the light on the other end of the tunnel. Surely there was a light at the end of the tunnel…
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-May-23 01:42 AM
The way the silence fell on the table had nerves bubbling away within her stomach, maybe she came on to strong, maybe her points were so valid he was suddenly reconsidering this relationship, here was a man who was so scared to truly commit himself to anything serious and here she was throwing her self at him like a desperate headcase Way to go to scare him of Larisa you big dope she chastised her self, feeling her hand clutch his hand just that little bit tighter perhaps afraid if she didn't he would pull away and get up from that table tell her none of this was going to work and he would walk away, a thought that her her heart aching incredibly hard within her chest. I don't want you to leave.... "I don't want to go..." she said a little quieter then the rest of the words she had spoken, and she didn't she truly loved being there with him , and she really did think she could bring a lot to his company, she could help him , she wanted to watch him prosper she wanted to watch him hit big miles stones and celebrate his achievements with him, and most of all she wanted to be apart of all that, she wanted to know she helped him to achieve those things, a small smile came across her face as her other hand moved to gently lay on top of the one that was holding her. "Don't worry about me Miles...I want to try to, I want to see what could happen..." she said slowly, who knows...Maybe this could bring great things his way.... Her face saddened a little at his next admittance, it was a fair statement, despite her slight positive feeling she knew how things were , and because of the previous scandal she knew how everyone could be feeling, how they might feel about her, and him, but perhaps if they stood together and shot down all the negative remarks in the papers, from colleagues, board members and anyone who cared to listen. told them the truth of what was going on, maybe then things might turn out better...If they did it together. *I think we're stronger togeth
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er than we are apart* "Me to..." she said softly feeling his hand squeeze hers and she returned it just as hard, the other one on top silently started to toy with it, her fingers carefully tracing small lines on the top of his hand as if trying to bring him some comfort from the worried look he was now sporting, she didn't want this, she wanted them to enjoy their date, to have fun, to worry about all this when it come around, they had spoken about what they needed to, and now she simply wanted to enjoy her time with him. " It's more the acceptable, all we can do is try Miles, But I'll stand by you, for as long as you want me to.." she said before she finally removed her hands away coming forward to take a sip of her wine needing it to settle her a little, her nerves still bubbling away but she knew she wanted this to, to stand by him, to stand united and fight against anyone who came against them, she just hoped they were strong enough to withstand it.
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Miles King BOT 07-May-23 11:29 AM
The way she affirmed with him that she wanted this too, helped the anxiety that Miles was feeling start to lessen. It helped him to come to the reality that she wasn’t going to be the same, even though he certainly knew that already. Larisa was not Melody, and it was just something that no matter how many times he reminded himself of that, sometimes actions spoke louder than words. With reluctance, Miles let her hands slip away from his and he leaned back a bit in his chair mirroring her with his own glass of wine. The words she said replayed in his head a few times, as if his subconscious needed to hear them and commit them to memory. I’ll stand by you, for as long as you want me to… For a while it seemed the pair of them just let the quiet fall on the table. It had been a bit of a harder conversation than Miles had wanted on their first official date, though he felt that it was a necessary one to have sooner rather than later. He was just putting his glass back down when a thought struck him and he couldn’t help the quiet snicker that escaped. A playful smile returned to his face as he relaxed again in that chair opposite her. His hair lightly swayed as he shook his head back and forth realizing to an extent what this conversation had actually been and finding it humorous. “I guess you got that ‘boundaries’ talk that you were so insistent about after all Larisa.” Miles chuckled warmly, seeing the irony that on their first date out establishing that they were going to try and be an actual couple, their discussion had turned towards having boundaries and sticking together. How they would behave in the office versus at home and in public. That’s the only thing that helped get him back to that playful mindset he had had before. The idea that she was finally getting her wish and having that serious discussion with him. “Since we’re on the topic then, we’ll set those boundaries together. That way we’re standing together on the same page instead of in different
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books.” He said gently to her, letting himself relax a bit and showing that this part of the conversation was more a negotiation for him than something so serious like before. Miles reached forward and took the wine glass in his hand, holding it as he contemplated how he wanted this contract deal of a conversation to go. Hoping at the very least to keep it light and playfully professional instead of so serious like earlier. “So, Ms. Bechtel…What are your conditions for me to adhere to while we’re in the office? More or less, how will my behavior towards you help to keep you seen as a professional to be taken seriously instead of something that your colleagues can gossip about.” It was a fair question. Obviously Miles wasn’t going to be able to just pick her up and take her into his arms no matter the floor they were on. He’d have to treat her respectfully, that was a given. His question was more asking about establishing that line between professional and personal while they were in a professional setting and when it was alright to cross that line and when it wasn’t. “It goes without saying that my office is fair game when it's just the two of us Larisa. That door locks and while the walls are not sound proofed completely, what we do in my office alone is entirely up to us.” That curl on the corner of his lips rose a little as he took a small sip of wine, letting the insinuation he said sink in for her. That desk might get danced on soon enough.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-May-23 11:52 AM
The silence that stretched between them made her nervous, she wasn’t sure why, maybe because she felt like she had spoilt their date, this was supposed to be special, something for them to really enjoy and here they were discussing work... She was beginning to wish she had kept her opinions to herself, at least until they were at home, or even tomorrow, but it was too late to worry about that, her finger came up to idly trace her wine glass, her eyes watched over that table to where he was and she wondered what he was thinking about, If he was holding anything back from her, if he truly was happy with the arrangement, but she had to believe that if he wasn’t he would say. I guess you got that boundaries talk you were so insistent on after all Larisa She chuckled then, a bright one at his teasing words, her eyes glimmering with the teasing notes behind his words. “I always get my way Miles, eventually....” she teased moving to sit back in her chair a little bit more, her thoughts moving back to how determined she was back then to not do anything with this man, to not allow her to get sucked into anything beyond professional with him, and yet here she was, gazing at amazing views outside of the restaurant window, with a man she truly did care for....Such a funny turn of events but she wouldn’t change it for the world. Her smile pulled up more on her lips as he got right down to business Once a businessman always a businessman she thought playfully, the way he was readying himself was much like she had seen him prepare for a talk at work, her finger continued to idly slide against that glass as he posed her question to her she thought about it a moment, how she wanted them to act in the work place, and she knew exactly how she wanted it to go, she didn’t want people to stop taking her seriously there, she still wanted to be a member of that team, and wanted to be taken seriously , that was until he mentioned his office, and the teasing note behind his lips,
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she perked a brow gazing at him across that table, though she couldn’t hide the small blush that came to her cheeks to consider what she knew he was referring to, she bit down on her bottom lip for a moment to stop the smile from creasing over her features. “Now Mr King, does this mean I finally get my way and I get to see how sturdy that expensive desk of yours is? “She teased grasping the stem of her wine glass she dragged it forward. “I still have those tap-dancing shoes somewhere, I'm sure I could put on a Performance ...just for you...” she teased with a wink, before she thought back to his earlier question. “But to answer your question, I believe what we are doing now works, whilst your office is there if we ever feel the need, I believe the way we have been conducting ourselves up until now is more than sufficient, I don’t see any reason to change it, we both know how to behave ourself, when it matters anyway “ she said with the same coy smile she had worn through most of this subject. “I may be...Your...Partner Miles, but I don’t want to be just known as your romantic partner...I’ve always wanted to be recognised for the work I achieve and the work I put in, I don’t want that to change, people’s opinions may change when they know what’s going on, but hopefully with time that will settle, I want to help you achieve great things Miles, and hopefully I'll show people just that “
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Miles King BOT 07-May-23 01:23 PM
”I always get my way Miles, eventually…” Miles was quietly sipping at his wine when she said that, chuckling a little and setting the glass down with an eyebrow raised. She always got what she wanted? Well perhaps she had wanted him the whole time then and that previous resistance was just an act she put on. Not that he’d bring that up of course, it was more canon in his own head to boost a little of his own ego. Soon it seemed the tension in the air had lifted, and it no longer felt like the weight of the world had fallen upon the pair. The darkening sky outside with the twinkling lights of the city below was a dazzling view to take in, coupled with the gentle burning candle of their romantically set date, Miles couldn’t be happier. It had taken him a moment to come back to this relative calm, but he was glad that they were able to. That they were able to find that humor and that banter again. That felt more like them, and perhaps it was good that they could go from a very serious conversation to a more playful one without hurting one another and keeping those lines of communication open. It certainly felt like a good thing to him. ”Now Mr. King, does this mean I finally get my way and I get to see how sturdy that expensive desk of yours is?” “Perhaps. Though your shoes won’t be necessary to test that.” Miles responded coolly. She might always get her way, but Miles wasn’t one to roll over and not get what he wanted either. He was known for getting what he wanted when he wanted it, and for the most part that sentiment was true both in his professional and personal life. A playful grin spread on his face, imagining bending her over the edge of his desk so her front was pressed to it, or perhaps having her lay on her back with her legs up over his shoulders instead. While he either stood or knelt of course between them depending on whether he wanted a cardio workout or a lunch hour. Her more serious response though to answer his question was what pulled him o
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ut of the daydreams that were slowly going to start making it uncomfortable for him so Miles was at least glad that she would answer him at all.
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“I agree. I think the way we’ve handled ourselves thus far has been professional for the most part. The only work outing where that could be disputed would be when I kissed you at the Gala.” Technically speaking, that was a work trip. It was a work event. So Miles was in the wrong on that one, even though he had zero regrets at the time and even now about doing it. Something Larisa would surely know of course. “So…hands to ourselves then I suppose…at least at the office.” The mere thought of keeping any kind of distance from her felt like a punishment more than anything else even though Miles knew it was for the best. Her next words had him taking her words a bit more seriously, though certainly not with sadness or apprehension like before. This just made him appreciate her more. He listened in quiet admiration of the woman across from him, wanting to not be known as just his romantic interest but as a respectable member of the team. Someone to admire and look up to. Perhaps even to mentor and take direction from others lower on the team. Miles could certainly understand and respect that. “I would have it no other way Larisa. I want you to be my partner.. But in more than a romantic setting as well. I only want the best for you in your career and to help support your ambitions and goals regarding that.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 07-May-23 09:56 PM
perhaps. Though your shoes won't be necessary to test that She grinned over the edge of her wine glass at his teasing words, oh she knew exactly what he was referring to and the sheer thought had her insides twisting deliciously to think of all the things he could do to her on that desk maybe i will have to start wearing dresses more often she thought to herself bringing that wine to her lips to take a sip trying her best to push down the images that was now developing of them both in his office, especially right now, he was delicious in more ways than one and it was easy to get distracted with him around and for ones mind to move to more pleasing thoughts especially when he was so damn good at it. She was grateful when the topic turned and she could talk about something different, other then quietly contemplating how difficult it would be to do anything with hum, her ribs hurt that was a given but waiting three weeks? There was just no way she was going to be capable of doing that, not in a million years, he brought up the Gala and her face softened to think of that evening, the auction, the bidding, how he took her into hid arms and they danced together before sharing that kiss at the end, it was perfect….and like him she didn't regret a single thing. " It was a moment we both got swept up in, I don't think anyone could blame us for that, we got swept up in it all, I don't regret that not a single bit of it…" she said her fingers toying with the stem of the wine glass as her eyes moved back to Italy again, how much she loved it, and not just because she was back home, but because she got to share it with him. So…hands to ourselves then I suppose, at least in the office She nodded slowly at his response, while she knew his office was there if either one of us needed a moment with the other, any other situation was of the cards, she had meant what she said, she wanted to be seen as someone useful, someone who was making a positive impact on his busin
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ess, she had worked so hard all her life to do this, well not this but the job she thought she was working hard towards was never going to be hers anyway she just didn't realise, but this? Working for Miles? Was better than she could truly ask for, and she wanted to make a Good impact, she wanted to help his business thrive she just hoped she could do it. Her smile stretched as he ushered his support to her, wanting the same thing for her meant a lot, her hand reached over again petting the top of his hand lightly in appreciation of what he had just said. " Thank you Miles, it means a lot to me for you to say that…'' she caught a glimmer of people coming then as she pulled her hand away and moved to sit herself back in the chair, watching as they placed her plate down in front of her, it looked stunning and it smelt even better, thanking the waitress she watched as Miles was brought over the food served on a large volcanic slab still sizzling just a little, his smelt great to, her stomach protesting ss she couldn't want to gey stuck in to the amazing meal in front of her. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 08-May-23 07:09 AM
Miles couldn’t help the soft smile that came on his face listening to her talk about the Gala, how they both had gotten swept up in the moment and the best part was that she hadn’t regretted it. I don’t regret it either. He thought, just allowing himself to take her in a little as she spoke before continuing on. It brought a calm to him that she had enjoyed herself in the way that she had. And it only made him eager to want to bring her to more events. To show her off on his arm, to let her dress to the nines and and give her every opportunity to appear like royalty with him. At the same time, the image of her in loungewear, comfortable and casual or that large t-shirt she had worn before was just as enticing. No matter how he sliced it, as long as Larisa was happy so was Miles. ”Thank you Miles, it means a lot to me for you to say that…” “No need to thank me.” He said casually, hearing the staff begin their approach to the table. “It’s in my best interest too for you to succeed in your career. What kind of manager would I be if I didn’t want those under me to succeed and better themselves in their positions? If I didn’t want them to make and reach the goals of their careers?” He asked, though these were more rhetorical questions. For him, Miles thought it best to give as many opportunities for growth to his team as he could. It was why King’s A&I had an exceedingly excellent time off program. He allowed for medical leave, vacation, holiday and bereavement all with pay. And most of the time with little need for notice. Most of the employees that worked for him found the employment package to be generous when they first got it, and it was specifically designed that way. He even had recently included ‘Mental Health days’ as part of that too, wanting people on the teams to feel empowered to take time off when they needed that mental break. At the same time, Miles expected excellence of his employees under him. He expected perfection and he took nothing less. So
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it was an even trade in his mind.
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The food that arrived hit his nose first before he saw it, and he smiled brightly at the wait staff as they set down the dishes in front of them. Miles peered over at Larisa’s plate, grinning at how good her meal looked before his eyes fell to the stone slab in front of him. A quiet chuckle fell from his throat looking at it. He had wondered what they meant about the meal being served on stone, so at least now he knew. Miles gave a nod of thanks to the staff as they took their leave of the table, and he picked up his fork quietly to see about cutting into the lobster dish he’d ordered. It smelled heavenly, perfectly spiced and a little heated too. Similar to what he’d done at Daphne’s, Miles carefully carved a section of his dinner out and placed the mouthful of it on Larisa’s plate. “Since you are my own personal restaurant critic…” he said playfully, leaning back again to cut himself a bit too. “I expect a full review later.” The tease in his voice as clear. While at Daphne’s he’d shared his lamb with her merely as a curtesy because she’d never been and had told him that she was going to review the place in jest, this time he shared part of his dinner with her not because he was taking his personal assistant to lunch. This was his partner he was sharing with, and the gesture while similar felt more intimately given this time around. It was also something to note, that both times that he did this, he was careful to get as much of everything he had on the fork or spoon used, just so that she would have the opportunity to taste everything that was on his plate. That and he never expected the gesture to be returned either. “Per stabilire nuovi confini e, si spera, molti altri pasti come questo in futuro.” “To newly set boundaries, and to many more meals like this in the future.” Miles said gently, lifting his fork in a more casual way of toasting instead of actually taking his wine glass and doing it properly. It was more or less meant as a promise in tha
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t respect, that he would do his best to keep the boundary at work while also wanting to treat her to dates like this in the future. It had been a long time since Miles had dated, and so far he was liking the experience. Though he was sure it was because of the company he had and nothing to do with the food or the atmosphere.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 09-May-23 11:41 AM
She smiled warmly at his comment, of course she knew as her boss he would naturally want to see her progressing well, to do well in her work and achieve all she wanted to do, and maybe he was simply talking from a business point of view , but there was a part of her that thought maybe he said it because he simply wanted it for her to, all her life she had simply wanted someone to recognise her for her achievements, her goals and aspirations, wanted to be part of a company that would truly help her to achieve all those wishes and needs, and finally she found somewhere that hopefully would give her those opportunities, she hoped she found it working for him. "Well when you put it like that i guess i can't really argue now can i?" she said , leaning back as the food was put down in front of her, the smells and the look of it hit her straight away and caused her stomach to roll with anticipation of how good it would surely taste, she picked up her cutlery with the intent of eating before she watched him carefully handling his food, placing each bit he had on a fork before it came over to her plate, it was something he did the first time they went out and it wasn't missed on her, giving him a small smile she went straight for him placing all the bits of food he gave her on her own for. "Don't worry, i'll give you a full break down on each molcule of food i try and what i thought about it...Starting with this.." she teased holding up the fork full of food before she barely wasted a second before popping it into her mouth, she grinned at the flavours the sweet tasting lobster hitting her pallet first before all the array of other flavours did, it was glorious, she truly enjoyed what he had given her and it showed on her face. She had just finished the mouthful she had before his words broke out, she smiled lifting her own fork to toast his, pushing it forward to clang against his own with a small chuckle at the toast they had given one another . "I look forward to ea
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ch and everyone..." she teased with a grin, before moving to her own food, she knew he wouldn't expect it but she done it all the same, placing small amounts of her own food on her fork so he could taste each one before sliding it onto his plate. " Just in case you wondered how mine tasted..." she said before she took her own fork full and placed some in her mouth. her eyes almost rolled into her head at the delectable taste that ran over her taste buds, her fork pointing to the mouthful she had given him in silent conversation prompting him to try it if he hadn't already.
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Miles King BOT 09-May-23 08:55 PM
Miles grinned at her. The idea that Larisa was not able to argue about something was certainly a first. The woman was designed to argue. She was made for it, and it seemed to be second nature to her only slightly behind sassing him or teasing him. So the idea that he had made a point that she couldn’t argue was a bit laughable, even though Miles wouldn’t laugh out loud specifically at her. Instead he just continued on, giving her a portion of his meal with no expectation of her to reciprocate. While he had said that he wanted a review of the restaurant, Miles wasn’t serious and he was sure Larisa knew that. Unlike Daphne’s where he had done it purely because she hadn’t been and she had said that her homemade lamb could rival it, Miles shared part of his meal with her this time because he wanted to. He wanted to show her that gentlemanly side of him, to give her as much as he could and to show her exactly what she deserved. Because he wanted to give it to her. He wanted to be the one to shower her in the affection that he felt was worth her attention. “I will expect a full report on my desk in the morning then Ms. Bechtel.” There was a tease in his response to her, unable to hide the quiet laugh in his voice at the idea that he would want her to draft a full report on how much or how little they liked this particular restaurant. Miles was already convinced that they would be getting a heft tip from him, as the night was going swimmingly. Especially as she took a bite of his dinner and lit up at the flavors. It looked like she thoroughly enjoyed it, so he was sure to cut himself a fork full and delight in the sweet and spiciness of his meal. It certainly deserved the reaction she’d given to it. The meat was tender, the spices were excellently balanced and there was just enough heat to burn but not overwhelm.
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It actually was a bit of a surprise to see her give him a fork full of her own dinner. He watched her curiously, wondering if she felt obligated to do that because he had done it twice for her. Though he wasn’t going to deny her that curtesy she extended. Merely gathering her fork full of dinner and bringing it to his mouth. The flavor in hers was different. Electric and bright, enough that it pulled a smile to his face and made him feel like it would taste even better off of a beach in Mexico or Spain. He would almost smell the salt in the air and the warm heat on his face tasting the exotic spices they’d used and he nodded in approval of it at her. This was, nice. It was a quiet dinner that they both enjoyed, tucking into their respective meals and enjoying one another’s company. Was this how dates normally went? Miles wasn’t sure, but he certainly hoped so. It had been a mystery to him what normal dating was like, so having her here in the restaurant enjoying the food and the conversation and everything feeling so natural and easy was… nice. Towards the end of the meal when he had cleaned his stone slab plate of the food, Miles turned his fork over on it to indicate that he’d finished having devoured it in earnest. It had been sublime, both the lobster he had ordered and the bite that Larisa had shared. “Can I interest you in a dessert at all this evening?” The waitress had come back quietly, smiling at the pair of them and holding a dessert menu out for either of them to take. While Miles wasn’t sure he could stomach more food he wouldn’t deny Larisa something sweet if she wanted. Before he could take hold of the menu, that familiar annoying buzz in his pocket went off. It had been quiet the whole night, and now it decided at the end of their evening to go off. The waitress just left the menu at the table just in case, taking his slab of stone away and Larisa’s plate if she was finished as well. Miles pulled his phone out to look at the message and his fa
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ce visibly soured. He read the message once and then again before deciding it wasn’t the time to discuss it with Larisa, and put his phone face down on the table at his side instead.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 11-May-23 08:22 AM
I expect a full report on my desk in the morning then Ms Bechtel She grinned at his words but said no more on the matter, the fact of the matter was she was far to invested in the meal she was enjoying with him, it was flavoursome and rich and tasted amazing, each mouthful felt like a new explosion of her senses had erupted, one moment it was hot the next sweet and then occasionally a sour note, each mouthful didn't appear to be the same which delighted her to no end, it truly was the best Mexican restaurant she had ever been to, and she knew Miles would delight in knowing there, even if there was a part of her that wanted to tease him and tell him the meal was okay she simply wouldn't be able to do it, it was clear he had gone through a lot of trouble to pick this place for their first date, and she wanted him to know how much she had honestly enjoyed it. For her to it had felt like a long time since she had truly been on a date with anyone, with her and Connor there wasn't really much of a dating scene they just fell into a routine that worked , at least for a little while, and she certainly hadn't been with someone who had put as much effort into a relationship as Miles was and this was only their first date, but to see the little touches he had made, having the candle in the centre of the table which flickered and danced over their frames as they ate quietly with one another, but not the quiet that would make one anxious, it was a contempt quiet because they were simply enjoying their meals with one another, a meal she had thoroughly enjoyed, so when the waitress came over and enquired If they would like dessert Larisa really didn't think she could handle anything more but the sound of his phone pinging across the table distracted her from opening her mouth to say no. She peered over to Miles watching as he pulled his phone out, the soft frown that creased his features, an almost sour expression had her own brows crossing together in thought before the
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waitress took their empty plates away and left them alone, she thanked her before turning her attention back to Miles, curiosity getting the better of her and wanting to know what the message was about if he would indulge her with the details anyway. " Everything okay?..." she asked casually? Nodding her head towards his phone so he would know what she was referring to. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 11-May-23 10:07 AM
”Everything okay?...” “Hm? Oh..” Miles hadn’t realized that his face might have given him away it seemed, blinking and looking out the window a moment. He wondered if he should say something, but with everything about tonight going on and just how great it had been, he decided that at the table wasn’t the place to discuss it. “Yes… Just work related. It can wait.” This wasn’t true, but he wanted to try and settle any worries she might have. It wasn’t fair that the information came now at the end of their date, the end of a dinner that he had thoroughly enjoyed with her. It almost made him angry, nearly wanting to chew out the sender for disrupting such a perfect evening. Which now that he had done his best to sweep the message under the rug, Miles was suddenly confronted with the end of their meal. Their date was drawing to a close and Miles seemed almost sad about it. “I think that was probably the best Mexican cuisine I’ve ever had.” He said gently, giving a quiet smile to her before glancing at the dessert menu between them. He certainly couldn’t finish another bite, though he wouldn’t have been opposed to buying whatever Larisa might want. Even sharing a bite or two of it with her if she allowed it. Miles got the mental image of sharing some dessert between the two of them, some chocolate or exquisite pudding of some kind and it made that smile on his face spread into a genuinely happy curve. Perhaps next time.. “Well then Larisa..” Miles said softly, returning to a bit more laid back in that chair and quietly leaning a little in contentment. “Hopefully this hasn’t been a mediocre date for you. Shall we go home?” He asked, not necessarily wanting to cut their evening off, but additionally not needing to stay at their table for longer than necessary. He knew they wouldn’t be able to do more than cuddle once they got home and truth be told he was almost looking forward to that. Lounging on the couch with her resting in his arms (edited)
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perhaps a movie on for the two to watch and more likely fall asleep to. It was for lack of a better way to phrase it, normal and boring, but for Miles that sounded like a wonderful way to end the evening. There were no expectations with it, no hard edges and unnecessary obligations that either one had to fulfill. They could just relax and continue to enjoy each other’s company. Miles would wait until Larisa spoke before standing up from the table, wanting to give her every opportunity to digest and relax before he’d take them both home. Unlike normally at a restaurant, because he had specially requested this particular set up, Miles would have to pay for the dinner date up at the front with the hostess for the private room, the addition of the candle and table cloth, as well as the meal itself. He would wait for her to indicate she was ready, before holding his hand out for her to take. @Amari (edited)
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 12-May-23 10:09 AM
She couldn't stop the small sympathetic look that crossed her features when he said it was to do with work, truly believing it was a work related issue especially with the way he frowned and his brows creased with slight frustration the way it did, the man never truly switched of, then again she guessed it wasn't that easy, being a CEO meant you was always at least working to some degree, even though they had just been away to Italy it wasn't a complete break away from things then neither seeing as he did have work commitments he had to fulfil, which made her all the more determined to try and sort something soon so they could have a proper holiday somewhere, perhaps when everything was finished with Connor...Maybe even back to Italy, there was so many wonderful places she would love to share with him...But truly anywhere with beaches and sunshine would do her, especially if she was with him. His comments about the food brought a bright smile to her face as she nodded in agreement. "I couldn't agree more, it was wonderful, i truly enjoyed it, thank you for bringing me here..." she said with a softer smile, she truly was full, which was rather disappointing considering she had looked at the dessert menu and there was some rather delicious looking items, but she was already incredibly full there was no way she could ever put anything more in her mouth. She was soon chuckling however as his teasing words came out, her smile mischievous as she shrugged. " Well, I'll be sure to give you a full break down of my experience, and rate the date accordingly Mr King, so i hope you look forward to receiving that...But yes, I'm ready to go home " the thought of heading back to a home they were sharing just to be together without anyone else around sounded heavenly to her right now, gathering up her purse she reached up for his hand grasping it as she stood from the chair her fingers interlocking with his not knowing if he would hold her hand on the way out or not, but she mad
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e it known she wouldn't mind if he did.
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Miles King BOT 13-May-23 11:25 AM
Miles gently pulled her close, letting his hand encompass hers quietly to help her stand up from the table. It was clear he didn’t mind holding her hand, so when her fingers laced with his, Miles just let it happen. Even bringing the hand up and turning his over so the back of her hand was held up to his face. It was a quiet thing, a soft press of his lips to the back of her hand before letting it fall softly between the pair of them. It had been a great evening, at least for Miles. He’d facilitated something that he hadn’t in quite a long time. Ever, if he was really honest with himself. Dating hadn’t exactly been something that he did normally. Even with Melody it hadn’t been something that he had put this much thought into. This much care into. It left him with a good feeling. Something that he wanted to hold onto. The walk back towards the front of the restaurant was slow and easy. By the time that Miles and Larisa were making their way past the bar and the rest of the dining room, it had filled a bit more with other patrons enjoying the food and the lodging that the hotel had to give. Miles paid them no mind. Especially as he continued walking regardless of the eyes that would turn from their private conversations to peer at the pair of them. Instead all he would do, would be lightly squeeze her hand in his. A comforting way to tell her, that this was fine. This was alright. He didn’t care. Let them stare and talk. “Thank you very much Mr. King.” The hostess replied with a bright smile on her face, handing Miles back the ebony credit card he’d used to pay for their dinner date and the additional add ons that he had had arranged for the pair of them. “Was everything satisfactory?”
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“Everything.. Was perfect.” Miles responded back to her, though his dark brown eyes were resting on Larisa, not at the receipt he signed or the hostess who he was supposedly talking to. Everything had been perfect. The only imperfection he would have changed, would have been the damn message he’d gotten at the end of their meal. He wasn’t sure how to talk to Larisa about it. It would have to be mentioned, have to be talked about but for now Miles just wanted to continue to remain in the happy haze of their evening for just a little longer. Not long after paying for their meal and the reservation, Miles escorted Larisa back to the elevator and back down to the first floor. The whole way if she allowed it, he held on to her hand. He enjoyed holding her hand this way, it was comforting and made it feel like she belonged to him. That holding her hand almost made him feel an ownership over her. Not that he’d vocalize this. He was very much part of the camp that she was her own woman. No one owned her. Except he very much enjoyed thinking of her, as His alone. Before he really knew it, they were waiting for his Lamborghini to be pulled around by the valet, standing outside hand in hand. For a while he let that stay, before quietly pulling his hand out of hers. It wasn’t done to make her feel unwanted, it was more that he wanted to hold her in his arms instead. And keeping her hand in his, would not have worked as well. Miles let his hands snake around her waist to turn her to him. One hand would remove itself just to softly lift her chin. His index finger held her kindly, and Miles didn’t seem to notice the valets or the other guests that were working or waiting for their own cars. There were a few clicking sounds, but nothing that Miles cared to address. Instead those chocolate eyes bore into her soft blues. They were intense, with a longing for more than just a staring contest. “Larisa…” His words barely above a whisper, only for her ears to hear. “This mig
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ht be a bit out of order for a date… but I could really use some dessert... if you don’t mind obliging me.” His face was close enough to tease, a cocky grin on his face. She would always have the option to tell him to back off, but if Larisa didn’t then Miles was sure to capture her lips. He wasn’t gentle about it, or subtle or quiet. It would be passionate and demanding of her. They had time to kill waiting for the car to show itself, so Miles would make the most of it. The table had been in their way, keeping the pair of them apart. At least for the time waiting for the car, he could enjoy this moment with her. All he knew, was that he wanted her to know how perfect tonight had been, and how much he still wanted her. Despite what might be discussed perhaps later.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 13-May-23 09:48 PM
The moment she felt his fingers encase her own in that soft hold of her hand had those nerves she suddenly didn't realize was rumbling inside of her suddenly disappeared, it was almost as if for a small moment she expected him to release her hand and not want to hold it, perhaps not wanting to show this type of affection so early on to others, they were after all just starting up, but to feel him not only holding her hand but then lifting it to place the softest of kisses to the back of her hand had her smile brightening, the softest of smiles showing her appreciation for the simplest of act from him. Grasping his hand she made her way through the restaurant alongside him the noise around her had grown steadily louder indicating that the place was a lot busier now than when they first arrived, but she barely paid attention to the patriots enjoying their meals around them, or the few looks they had got from people they passed along the way, instead her focus was solely on the man beside her, the way the light played so elegantly against his handsome face, illuminating all those glorious features he had, how calm and collected he seemed...How happy he appeared to be in this moment which brought her a happiness she didn't realise she was longing for, the man beside her had made her incredibly happy, and she just hoped she could at least bring him the same, the soft squeezes occasionally of his hand let her know that he was fine with whatever was going on around the room around them, and so was she, let them look, she help no shame or worry, all she cared about was the man beside her, anyone else could go to hell for all she cared. They finally reached the hostess stand and she gave the woman the smallest of smiles behind the desk, her question rang out, and her eyes diverted from her to Miles, to see his attention was very much not on the woman but on herself when he responded with his answer, the honesty behind those words clenched at her heart and had her ow
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n hand clenching at his in a response that her mouth couldn't find the ability to do right now, this all still didn't feel real to her, she still didn't understand how she got so lucky to have this man beside her, a man so caring and gentle, loving and respectful when it mattered anyway it really brought home to her, just how much she had longed for this type of relationship and how long she thought she never would have it.
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"It couldn't have been better...." She responded softly, her own gaze focused on him when she said it, before she finally found the strength to pull her eyes away to look at the hostess one more time, giving her thanks for the amazing meal they had just shared before they finally left the establishment and back outside, she gazed around at the few people who were waiting for their own vehicles, the evening air was a little colder than earlier causing her to give just the smallest of shudders contemplating putting her cardigan on, she felt his hand remove from her own and she may of said something on the act before his arm soon found its way around her slender waist her body turning easily within his grasp so she was more facing him now, the longing in his gaze held her almost captive there, finding she couldn't turn herself away from the intensity of it all, her heart racing as if it was the first time he had looked at her like this, and for her it felt like that moment all over again, maybe it was because this was their first official date that it brought those feelings forward . The way he spoke her name was a soft rumble, but the deepness and longing in it almost had her breath vanishing right from her lungs, and the next teasing words he spoke had her own face splitting in a teasing grin. "Everyone like's Dessert …" She whispered back up to him before his lips were soon down on hers, she couldn't stop the small groan that left her lips to enter his mouth especially with the intensity of the kiss he was giving her, she stepped forward just so she could press herself against him a bit more, her hands pressed against the firmness of his chest as her lips crashed against his in a sensual dance, she didn't care who was watching, who might be whispering, all she cared about was the man beside her, and how lost in him she was.
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Miles King BOT 13-May-23 10:55 PM
The evening between the pair was cool and even a bit breezy. The light of the awning of the hotel where patrons could wait for their cars to be brought out from the private valet parking garage under the hotel spread a soft yellow light over the area. Miles let his hand spread over the small of her back, holding her steady in that intense kiss he had so desperately wanted from her. So much so that he damn near claimed it from her. Just like Larisa, he didn’t care who saw. Let them look, let any onlookers turn a sickening shade of emerald green in jealousy of the pair. Miles welcomed it. In his head, they were official. They had had their first date, a real one, not just a spur of the moment lunch outing during working hours. Not just a dance at a charity event that his company helped to sponsor. This was real. This was a tangible thing, and he couldn’t help enjoying every bit of it. Pulling away was the difficult part, one he didn’t want and would have gladly gone back in had it been a respectable thing to do. A gentlemanly thing to offer. Instead, Miles just slowly pulled back, smiling gently at her while letting her breathe as well. He kept his face close, letting his forehead lean just slightly against hers before whispering softly to her in that same dark and near husky tone of voice. “As I expected… Exquisite as always.” Did he mean the kiss? Or perhaps he was meaning that she was the best dessert he could have ever tasted? Why it had to be one or the other was the real question, as it was certainly both to Miles. Everything felt right, felt calm and peaceful and Miles just wanted to hold onto this moment as long as he possibly could. For as long as time would allow it. The hand on her chin slid away but it didn’t predictably move along her jaw or into her hair or over her cheek. Instead it retracted back to quietly hold her hand against his chest. Falling against the back of her hand just to hold her there. There was a steady beat beneath her fingertips, r
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hythmic and constant that gently told her in it’s silent drumming just how much he appreciated her closeness. How much he wanted her touch, enjoyed her presence even if it was just this much.
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“Sir?” The valet’s voice was what regrettably pulled his attention away, lifting away slowly so he could turn to the younger man in his black and red jacket. He looked nervous in his short red hair and freckled face, his eyes looking from one and then the other in rapid succession. “Your… um.. Your car sir.” he said a little more assertively, holding the keys for the Lamborghini out for Miles to take. He was in such a damn good mood that Miles just smiled warmly at him, taking the keys and clicking a button on the keyfob of it just to ensure the car was unlocked for them. The beautiful crimson and black car had been pulled right up for them, waiting for Larisa and Miles to get in and make their way back home or wherever else they decided to go. The night was young, and Miles was on cloud nine. He’d give anything to just hold Larisa alone in his arms, but he also wasn’t opposed to doing anything else just to see her smile again.
“Thank you.” That deep baritone that Miles had was quietly polite to the valet, reaching into his back pocket for his wallet. A crisp hundred pound note sliding out from the fold and presented to the man in silence as a tip between his index and middle finger. The young driver thanked Miles for the tip, before moving away so they could get into their vehicle. Miles slid his arm away from her waist, offering the crook of his elbow on a bent arm to escort her properly to the car. Whether she took it or not in his overly grand gesture to take her back, Miles was happy to make his way to the car. To bring her there and to ultimately help her into the car once they got to the passenger side. “It’s uh.. It’s a beautiful car by the way.” It was the valet again, having found a little courage to come back forward to Miles and Larisa. A brow raised a little but Miles merely shrugged at the young driver. So the valet liked cars? He could respect that at least. “Yeah, she is beautiful.” It wasn’t clear if Miles was talking about the car, or the d
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ate he had brought with him in the car. Either sentiment would have been true, so the statement stood as the valet admired the car and his eyes drifted to Larisa. The driver however admired the car a moment before turning back to Miles.
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“W-Wait.. Are you… Mr. Miles King? Of King’s A&I??I don’t know anyone else who’d have a car like this..” Miles felt a cold shiver run down his spine. He was used to being recognized, that wasn’t the issue, it was more that he was coming from a date, his first official date with Larisa. Was this alright? Was this okay? He stood rigid next to the car, hiding the slight panic he felt as best as he could with a cool and collected demeanor. “That’s right…” “Wow…” The driver backed up a step or two, rubbing the back of his head a little nervously and Miles quietly made his way to the other side of the car. He felt the need to get in and run. Get in and leave immediately. “I uh.. Hope you have a good night sir… and.. I can’t believe I got to drive Your car…” There was slight relief with the driver’s continued statements, and Miles gave the lad a bit of a smile. “I appreciate you taking care of one of my favorite ladies tonight. Thank you.” He gave the valet a quiet wink before sliding into the car himself and closing the door. His hands went to the steering wheel and Miles quietly gripped it like he was saying hello to a lover. “Let’s go home… Unless you would like to go anywhere else. You happen to be a favorite lady of mine, so please My Lady… where shall I take you?” His words were teasing, trying to play off the valet’s interest in the sports car with a playful chuckle instead. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 14-May-23 12:03 PM
Larisa could of melted right there on the spot the kiss felt electrifying sending small shocks throughout her entire body starting at her spine and moving quickly down to her toes with such intensity it caused them to curl in the confines of the shoes she was wearing, her body had edged so much closer to him that there chests were almost pressed together, she was simply lost much like she was at the ball so enthralled by his embrace by his lips moving over hers she could almost forget where they was, in fact she almost did, forgetting about the onlookers who was out here when they had come out of the restaurant, if people were watching she didn't notice, she didn't notice anything until he started to pull away, and even as he did she found herself chasing them for the briefest of moments before finally settling back down on her heels, her cheeks a soft flourish of red, tinged with the smallest of brushed that had creased her skin, her tongue came out absentmindedly to run along her lips perhaps hoping to get any limbering taste of him back. She did however take a sharp intake of breath her lungs suddenly feeling starved of the oxygen it so desperately needed before his words flowed out, the rich dark tone to it causing her to pull her bottom lip between her teeth, those eyes lifting from his lips to gaze into those chocolate hues she was beginning to love so much as a smile came across her lips in response to him. " The desserts here normally are, only the finest ingredients are used, we know how you strive for perfection Mr King and we like to ensure you are pleased always with what we have to offer " she teased giving him a playful wink, she was being playful much like she normally did before she felt his hand leave her chin to move to the one against his chest pressing her palm more firmly there where she felt the gentle thud of his heart pulsing beneath the fabric of his shirt which caused that mischievous grin to slowly soften, especially with the loving wa
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y In which he was looking at her, the moment was so tranquil so perfect and peaceful she almost didn't want it to end, but it did the moment the valet spoke up, his sharp tone disturbing the otherwise peaceful moment between the two as her eyes finally left his face to gaze towards the nervous lad beside them who didn't truly know where to even put his gaze. She smiled sweetly to the young lad as Miles got the keys and clicked the fob which brought the car to life the lights flickering on and illuminating them in a softer glow she watched with interest as he reached into his pocket and gave the man a note she recognised as large but she couldn't be certain what he gave before he extended his elbow to her and she gladly reached up and took it thanking him as he escorted her towards the car, the door being lifted just in time for her to climb in, she only heard some of the conversation before she slipped into the vehicle missing the moment the two shared, not seeing the panic against his gaze or the nervous expression he now held as she reached for her belt and clicked it on, her hand came to her ribs feeling the slight twinge there again knowing she must be due some more pain relief before Miles finally joined her, tilting her head she looked over to him giving him a smile before he spoke and she grinned a little wider at her.
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" When I'm feeling more up to it we can definitely do more things together, right now though I want nothing more then to go home together and cuddle up to you, I hate sharing you with others, I want you all to myself…" she teased reaching over to squeeze his thigh before settling back in the plush leather seats her eyes diverting go gaze out the window idly in thought, her smile still very much there against her face thinking back to their date and now enjoyable it was, to some it might of been just a simple meal but to her it meant so much more then that, to see the effort he put in the level of care and consideration really meant a lot, so much so that she found her self tilting her head back to him, her hand still perched on his thigh. " Thank you Miles, for bringing me here tonight, I really enjoyed it…No one has made such a effort with me before, you really do make me feel special, it means a lot to me…" she said with sincerity as her hand squeezed his thigh once more. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 14-May-23 08:18 PM
“That, sounds heavenly.” The response was quiet, and just because he knew the valet had liked the car and because he himself enjoyed the sound and feel of it, Miles decided after turning the engine on that it needed a bit of a clearing of the pipes. His foot pressed on the gas and his fingers slid down the wheel to press a small button on the center of it. The car screamed in front of the hotel, blasting fire out the back of the exhaust in a brilliant overly flashy display. It was loud and the car rumbled the seats pleasantly as Miles let it down from revving it, peering over at the excited valets grinning widely and pointing. “The valet likes cars too.” Miles commented, putting the car in gear and pulling it finally out and away from the hotel. While one hand drove the car, his palm sliding around the wheel with ease, the other quietly fell against her hand on his thigh. He liked having her hand there, liked how she felt almost entitled to squeezing the muscle there on him. In truth, she could hold him however she wanted to and Miles likely wouldn’t have told her no. The image of the pair of them taking a drive somewhere, anywhere, into the countryside perhaps came to mind. It was a sunny image, one of few in London that happened so perhaps in his mind’s eye the image was of Italy and the warmth that had been experienced there. The car didn’t matter, which was odd for Miles as he really did love his super flashy sports cars. What was clear as day was the way that Larisa’s hand moved from his thigh, her fingers playing at the fly of his jeans while he drove the car. Teasing at something more, distracting if she wasn’t told to stop, and Miles wasn’t one to tell her no. The image made a quiet smirk pull at his lips, his hand gently holding hers on his thigh for a moment as Miles drove the Lamborghini through the streets of London back towards their home. Their home. That was an odd concept too that he was slowly getting used to. The idea that his home wasn’t j
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ust his. It was hers too. Never had Miles thought he’d have this. This serenity and easy peace. That he’d have someone to share his life with, that he actually wanted to share it.
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“I should be thanking you Larisa.” Miles said gently, pulling the car up to a stoplight and holding the rumbling red car there while he waited for the light to turn. “I’m very glad that you enjoyed yourself, I just hope it wasn’t too much.” Though he went a little more quiet hearing how she hadn’t had anyone put so much effort into her before. That he made her feel special. And just how much it meant to her. For Miles, he didn’t think he had gone all that big. He’d asked for a private table for the pair of them mostly because he was still inwardly concerned about the pair of them being out in public. He was recognized most anywhere he went, and the last time he took Larisa out was for lunch and that had ended in a disaster with the paparazzi swarming the place, asking horrifically personal questions and taking photos of the pair of them with no regard to their personal space. It had been a horrible experience, and he hadn’t wanted it to happen again. So he asked for a private space to be made for them, away from patrons while they ate and enjoyed their dinner. It would mean less time for people to recognize the most eligible bachelor in London, and spread it over social media. In addition to that, he thought a table cloth would look nice, and he’d always been told and seen that candles on the table was romantic. The only thing he hadn’t done, which he now thought perhaps he should have, was have flowers ready for her. Next time perhaps… “I told you at lunch at Daphne’s before.” He said gently, letting the car coast a little before pushing it forward through the light once it had changed. “You should always be made to feel like the most special person in the room by the one you are with. It’s the least that you deserve, so I’m glad I at least gave you the minimum.” There was a tender tease in that, his head shaking a little at the idea that Connor hadn’t even done the bare minimum for her. The easiest of things. Taken her to dinner, made her feel special. It h
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adn’t been that hard. Even if Miles had kept the pair of them at home, ordered in, and just had conversation with her, he was very sure that Larisa would likely feel the same way. Just as special, and just as taken care of. And that was the point. It did however bring his mind back to that message he’d gotten before. The one he’d told her was work related, but hadn’t been willing to talk to her about it quite yet. Miles didn’t want the night to end on a sour note, and he was sure she would stress about it if he talked to her now. I’ll tell her in the morning… she’s safe with me tonight. Let her have tonight. He decided, turning the wheel down the streets towards the penthouse.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 15-May-23 04:59 AM
Larisa didn't miss the way he purposefully revved that engine to get the attention of those outside the car standing in the vicinity of where they were, she peered out the window to where the Valet personal was watching the excitement spread across their face as the engine roared into life, the way they pointed, she could even see the way they seemed to bounce a little more excitedly and the way they were pointing which made her chuckle just a little bit, Miles was always one for showing of the vehicles he had, well not just that it seemed, especially when he had an audience, much like he was now she had noticed, so she really didn't need his comment to confirm to her exactly why he was doing what he did, but grinned at him all the same. "Oh, they do?. I can't say I noticed...." she teased before he finally pulled away from the restaurant and back out onto the open road, she felt his hand slowly encase her own, the weight of his hand a settling feeling, sending a warmth and comfort through her that she always enjoyed, her fingers moved just a little so she could casually move over his thigh but also by doing this they lightly brushed over his own fingers, her eyes gazing outside to the lights now the city was dark, the golden glow casting over the pathways and buildings as they went, it was a shame they hadn't finished the meal sooner, if it was still light she might of suggested going to the coast so they could watch the sunset, images of when she woke him up to watch the sunrise came to mind in Italy, laying on that lounger together watching the sun rise over the ocean, it was a beautiful experience, one she hoped they would get to do again together soon. I should be thanking you Larisa Her attention soon turned back to Miles as he spoke, her eyes taking in his features in the soft light of the car as he pulled up to a stop, his words had her smiling a little more, the hand against his thigh moved so she could carefully grasp his hand if just for a moment g
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iving it the smallest of squeezes before settling it back against his muscular thigh. " To much? …" she asked with a clear teasing tone behind her words. " Miles with you, i always expect to much....Your spoiling me, i hope you know what your letting yourself in for " Of course she was joking, she would never expect this kind of treatment from him all the time, she was just grateful that he wanted to at least do these small things with her, even something as simple as taking her out for the meal they just shared together, or even the times he had brought her flowers, she didn't expect those things, nor did she need them to make her happy, but seeing the effort he wanted to put in for her made her feel special, a feeling she wasn't used to having, but one she was growing to enjoy. "You give me more then the minimum Miles, you make me feel special every day, you truly are a gentleman, your mother would be extremely proud of you. " she said a little softer knowing that it was a touchy subject for him, but also knowing that she at least wanted to say that, he had mentioned how she had taught him how to treat a lady, and she at least wanted him to know she would be making her extremely proud in the way he conducted himself, at least around her anyway. Soon enough they were pulling into that familiar driveway of his penthouse, gazing around at the other cars he had, she was very aware of the big space where his Bentley would of been, pulling her brows together a little at the space. " You should try to make some time to get a replacement vehicle you know, before poor Thomas gets worried you won't need his services..." she teased, but she was serious to, she didn't want him to think that he wasn't going to be working their again or anything, so she knew it was important to get it sorted soon, just to keep the boy at ease.
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Miles King BOT 15-May-23 07:21 AM
”Miles with you, I always expect too much… You’re spoiling me, I hope you know what you’re letting yourself in for.” He couldn’t help but take a little bit of pride in that. Even sitting a little straighter at the idea that not only had she enjoyed her night with him, but she felt like he was spoiling her. He just took her to dinner. Took precautions to try and make it a better experience then their lunch had been the last time they went out to eat. Went somewhere completely different that neither of them had been to, which would make it more difficult for the press to find them. Even had them sit in a private area away from the public view so it would take longer for the public to make the connection and they could have some semblance of peace. Everything he did wasn’t just for her, but for his own sanity as well. The last thing he wanted was another fiasco like at Daphne’s. But if she wanted to think of his precautions as him spoiling her, then Miles wasn’t exactly going to correct her. “You deserve to be spoiled. Considering you haven’t been in god knows how long. You’re quite overdue.” Her next words however, had him nearly stop the Lamborghini in the middle of traffic. He hadn’t expected her to bring up Charlotte, nor had he expected that she would say something like that. She thought that his mother would be extremely proud of him? It silenced Miles immediately. Not necessarily in a bad way, just that he hadn’t considered it and hearing someone else, someone he cared about and was trying so hard with, validate what he was trying to be, was a little overwhelming for him. Miles certainly hadn’t expected that to come out of Larisa, but after a moment or two letting it sink in, he gave a quiet appreciative smile at her. He didn’t even know exactly what to say, instead just holding her hand a little tighter in recognition of her words. As they pulled the low riding sports car into the garage, Miles let his eyes fall on the glaringly obvious empty space whe
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re the Bentley had sat before. It seemed that as he was beginning to think that he needed to get a replacement soon, that the same thought had come to Larisa. Though her reasoning was for an entirely different one than Miles’. A quiet chuckle played off his lips as he pulled the car forward and backed it into the Lamborghini’s designated space.
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“You’re probably right. I thought a few days of paid vacation for Thomas was warranted though, considering everything that had happened.” He said softly, turning the car off and sitting for just a moment in the car. He debated the message he’d gotten again, before the thought was pushed away and Miles lifted the driver’s side door to get himself out. He wasted little time coming around to open her side of the car, holding out his hand to help her out if she were to need or just want the help. “I’m thinking tomorrow…” He said quietly, more in an external thought than anything else. “And I think I’ll probably go back to a Bentley… I just can’t imagine Thomas driving anything else.” Even though he could have certainly gotten any other kind of car, it just felt odd thinking of a different styled car in that space now that it had been empty for a few days. Miles would escort Larisa out of the garage like he normally would, up the elevator and to the door of the penthouse. He felt like he had done this so many times that it felt normal to continue it. It felt natural to have her next to him, to have her on his arm or even to hold her hand. It certainly felt right having her in the house with him. “Alright then.” He said brightly, once they’d made it back into the house and he began removing his shoes in the entryway. “I want you to get into something comfortable and breathable. Whether that’s clothed or not Agnellino, is up to you.” He teased softly, giving her a devilishly playful smirk before continuing. “Either way, you no longer have to share me with the rest of the world…and I certainly won’t be sharing you any further tonight either.” It wasn’t quite late enough to go to sleep so he wondered if perhaps she would like to relax together for a movie. Dinner and a movie were normal date activities, right? Miles wasn’t completely sure but he thought that sounded normal enough. Though he was also sure that taking her to a theater would have probably been the better
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course of action, but that meant sharing and he was done sharing her. “I’ll warm the couch up for you, while you think of what movie you’d like to watch.”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 16-May-23 08:07 PM
His comments to her made her smile even softer towards him, hearing him say how he thought she deserved to be spoilt meant the world to her, but equally she felt he deserved to be spoilt just as much, the man worked incredibly hard every day, she wondered then idly in the car as it was pulling into the drive way what she could do to return the favour, to show him the appreciation he deserved, he was a man of class, she could of course buy him a gift...but the sort of gifts Mr King would probably enjoy having would be completely out of her price range!. No...Something more meaningful would be best, something that he wouldn't ordinarily get from others. Maybe i could make him my special lamb again the thought had her nearly chuckling in the car, especially when she thought back to the first time she attempted to make it for him Of course the empty spot in the garage and Miles words around Thomas soon brought her back to the here and now as she peered over to him, realising rather sharpish how she must of come across. " Oh no i know, i didn't mean he had to come back to work right away, i just meant if you had a vehicle prepared at least you know it's here ready for when he does, the man truly does deserve a small break, he was amazing...he helped me a lot, i don't know what I would of done without him, or you for that matter..." Thinking back to that day filled her with dread, a feeling she certainty didn't want to have especially now , not when she was feeling so happy after there first official date, she unclasped her belt and was about to push the door open herself before Miles was soon there opening the door and holding his hand out to assist her when he mentioned that he wanted to go tomorrow and what his choice of car would be. "You have to get what you feel is best for you Miles and what you would like, and if Thomas is comfortable driving it then that's always a good idea to..." She said as they stepped towards the elevator , she was looking forward to g
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etting into something more comfortable, taking these shoes of and being simply comfortable with him, it was nice to be out, but it was even nicer to be back home....Home it was such a weird thought to think this was where they lived together, this was their home, a weird thought, but a nice one all the same , stepping into the penthouse she removed her shoes leaving them carefully by the door before she chuckled. "No clothes huh?.." she teased with a smile before making her way towards the stairs "I won't be a second " making her way upstairs she pondered the evening and the meal they shared and how they were now going to relax downstairs with a film, it all felt so normal, like this was something they had done for years, they had slotted together so easily lie two pieces to a puzzle, she was glad she found him, she just hoped she got to keep him, stepping into the guest room where all her clothes were she removed the dress she was wearing as well as her underwear, cautiously of course the twinging in her ribs still a posing issue as she simply tossed on the long shirt she had worn before, the soft material flowed down to her knees before she stepped back out and made her way downstairs, if he was indeed on the couch she would make her way immediately over to where he was and sliding in to the natural position he always suggested they sat in, curled up against his frame as best she could with her injuries anyway, if he wasn't then she would find him the smile still against her face before she responded. "Why don't you pick the film? i can't imagine your going to enjoy anything i want to watch...I'll put a chick flick on and your probably groan inwardly at it..." she teased with a small chuckle.
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Miles King BOT 17-May-23 07:59 AM
”I won’t be a second.” He had just nodded at her quietly, watching her climb the stairs until she disappeared from view. The evening had gone so well. It was quiet and romantic at the restaurant. Even when they had had their somewhat serious conversation Miles didn’t feel like it had taken up too much of the night. Slowly, he began idly removing the shirt he had been wearing one button at a time before sliding it off. His thoughts were on the food they had had and the wine and the conversation and the candle light. It was almost out of a movie itself, and he smiled a little recognizing that perhaps his first official date with her hadn’t gone too terribly. For someone out of practice with it, perhaps it hadn’t shown too horribly. Miles made his way to the couch as he stripped his clothing off. The shirt was first, draped over a chair before his fingers went to the belt and buttons of his pants. They slid down his legs easily and then were quietly discarded with the shirt leaving him in just his boxers that hugged against him. He did say that clothing was optional, though he decided to not be a complete disgrace of a date and left his shorts on. It was much more freeing to be out of the shirt and pants though, taking his phone out of his pocket and idly swiping the screen. The first thing that came up was the message he’d gotten earlier that evening and Miles visibly frowned at it. He was glad that Larisa was upstairs changing and would miss the glowering look he gave his phone. It was more that he just wasn’t ready yet to discuss the details with her. I know I need to bring it up… but… Not tonight.. Miles thought, almost miserably. Knowing for sure the moment it was brought up that Larisa wouldn’t be happy. The longer he kept it from her, the more likely she’d be upset that he hadn’t brought it to her attention sooner. Miles felt trapped, like he was damned if he did and damned if he didn’t. He wanted to protect her, shield her from the knowledge he held in
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his hand even though he knew eventually she would need to know in order to be informed. In order to be able to protect herself. Sighing, having made his decision at least for now, Miles slid the phone onto the coffee table face up and just watched it until the screen went dark while he settled himself down on that couch.
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The sound of footsteps hit his ears not long after the phone went dark and quiet, his head tilting back so he could peer over at Larisa as she made her way towards him. He barely had to open his arms up to her to invite the woman into his lap. He adjusted as was necessary in order to make sure she was comfortable and once the pair of them had settled into this intimate embrace, Miles pulled the familiar gray blanket off the back of the couch to over the pair of them comfortably. He liked having her between his legs like this, having her leaned up against his chest close enough that he could lean his head down and put his nose into her hair. The man pulled her close, careful of her ribs knowing they would still be tender but having his arms hold her gently all the same. ”Why don’t you pick the film? I can’t imagine you’re going to enjoy anything I want to watch… I’ll put a chick flick on and you’ll probably groan inwardly at it…” “You never know…I might like chick flicks..” Miles teased her back, chuckling a little and shaking his head. “Besides that, you don’t want me picking the movie.” He began, leaning to grab the remote from the coffee table and holding it out for her to take. “I’ll just put Naughty Nurses 4 on, and insist we act out all the scenes.” There was a playfully dark grin on his face. His choice of movie selection was clearly a porn film, and while he was joking about actually watching it, it wasn’t overtly clear that he wasn’t joking about ‘acting out the scenes’. His hand traveled a little, lightly rubbing against her hip and waist, taking in her body with his fingertips while he waited for the response back from her. Miles was sure that his suggestion would pull a few possible reactions from her. The first she would laugh at him. The second perhaps she’d invite the idea, though he wasn’t serious about that one; she was recovering and the last thing he wanted was to aggravate her condition. Third, she might get angry and slap him for being
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so crude. Which, he could admit that Miles might deserve it. Either way regardless of the route her reaction went, Miles would simply hold her gently close to him, leaning his head down so he could rest it against her shoulder and neck. In truth, he didn’t care what movie they put on. It was for her, all of this was for her. Whatever she wanted, he’d be alright with as he didn’t plan on really watching the movie to begin with. It was more an excuse just to have her in his arms and to be close with her. “I picked the restaurant. You are my equal in this relationship. So the movie choice is yours. Pick whatever you like Larisa… Even a chick flick... I don’t mind.” The tone he took was quiet and gentle, a warmth in his words as they fell over her neck.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-May-23 11:01 AM
She was expecting Miles to be more relaxed when she came down the stairs, what she wasn't expecting was to see him sitting in his boxers, his chest gleaming in the dim light of the living room, the soft golden hues bouncing of his muscular chest revealing the hairs dotted around there, he was incredibly sexy, and for a moment she was half tempted to remove the shirt she was wearing, she was after all far more dressed then he was, but she figured that probably wasn't the best idea, considering her condition, but once she was better, and feeling more her self, she would be sure to surprise the man...He did after all remind her on more then occasion clothing was optional so perhaps she would have to take him up on that offer... Sliding down on that couch she felt his arms coil around her her body leaning against his bare chest her hands moved casually and gently along his bare legs feeling the warmth of them beneath her finger tips before his teasing words came out and she chuckled. "Oh yeah? you do?" she teased with a grin not really believing the man would indeed enjoy all the chick flicks, but maybe he did. Of course he soon revealed what his choice would be and she rolled her eyes at his suggestion before she chuckled peering back to him. "Oh? naughty nurses 4 huh? that good they made four of them? if you want me to act as a nurse Miles your have to get me the outfit now won't you? i'm sure we can make a fifth one...." She teased with a playful grin. She took a moment to relish in his head on her shoulder the warmth of his breath rushing over her skin in a gentle way which had her eyes closing just to take a moment to truly enjoy it, there was silence in the house for just a moment before he suggested she had to look for the movie, she smiled reaching for the remote control flicking the tv on. "Okay fine, but don't you go moaning at me Miles if you don't like it..." she teased popping on netflix as she flicked though casually trying to decide what she wanted bef
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ore she saw a film that made her audibly gasp. "Oh my god...I love this film i haven't watched it for ages..." She said flicking on the film entitled me before you " This is a funny sad chick flick....but...oh it's so good, I'm sorry if you don't enjoy it.." she teased but she did hope he would at least like it, either way she was watching it as she settled down to watch it nuzzling against his chest.
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Miles King BOT 17-May-23 11:52 AM
”Oh? Naughty Nurses 4 huh? That good they made four of them?” “I think it’s because there’s four nurses being fucked at the same time actually…” Miles teased in a slight matter of fact kind of way. He couldn’t help but play with her, and he enjoyed the fact that she hadn’t seemed too perturbed at his ‘movie selection’ idea. Even teasing that they would make Naughty Nurses 5 if she had the proper outfit to go with it. “Tempting… That can be arranged you know…” He nearly purred in her ear. If she thought that he wouldn’t go out and buy a nurse’s costume just to rip it off of her, she had another thing coming. He wasn’t above that particular idea, though it was mostly in jest. While he didn’t necessarily have a fetish for nurses or doctors or any other kind of profession, he could admit that the trope of sexy insert-profession-here, was indeed pleasant to think about. If he had his pick however, it wouldn’t be surprising to Larisa that his preferred profession would be what she was already. And if Miles had to think about it, he believed she pulled off that particular role exceedingly well. A natural if he had ever seen one. He was just closing his eyes, enjoying taking in the soft scent of her perfume and the warmth of her body against his when her gasp made him pull back and look at her with a brow raised. Miles wouldn’t have to wait too long to find out what had caused Larisa to start so suddenly like that, seeing the excitement on her face at finding a movie that she would enjoy and hadn’t actually seen in a while it sounded like. Me before You? Never heard of it. He thought, which wasn’t surprising for him; it wasn’t often that Miles got to sit down and watch movies, let alone movies that were catered more for a female audience. Larisa seemed quite excited about it though, and Miles just smiled at her as she put the movie on.
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“I’m sure I’ll love it.” He whispered gently, kissing the top of her head while she nuzzled herself down on top of him, before leaning back on the couch so he could turn his attention to the large TV mounted on the wall as the movie began to play. For a small while it had captured his attention, if only just. Most of the movie Miles would turn to look at Larisa, gauging how she was enjoying the film and softly running his hand up and down her back. He’d turn to check the screen every so often to see where they were in the movie. What was going on, and what had happened if the music kicked up or the characters got louder during the more dramatic sections. By midway through the movie, Miles had relaxed into the couch near completely, his head resting against the back of it while he continued to quietly rub Larisa’s back. His pace slowed and stopped after a while, his fingers laying gently against her. He didn’t know at what point in the movie it happened but his eyes had slowly closed and his relaxed lounging with her ended up putting the overworked, stressed out and exhausted man into a quiet peaceful rest. If Larisa spoke at all during the movie, Miles really only responded in soft affirmative or negative humming sounds, listening but only just so. Tonight had been an undertaking, in addition to the day he had had and the meeting with his father that had happened that afternoon. It wouldn’t likely surprise her that after the whole day, getting bundled up and cozy warm against him with a blanket and her on top that Miles wouldn’t be able to stay awake for long. Even if they had watched a loud action movie, or a terrifying horror or even the suggested porn flick, it likely would have ended the same way; with Miles quietly sleeping through it. The only interruption really, was from his phone towards the end of the movie. It buzzed and lit up during one of the more dramatic moments, showing that Miles had received a text message and the preview image of the message
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displayed on the screen. The noise didn’t seem to stir Miles, but if Larisa heard or saw it, the device was well within her ability to grasp and view it. If she did end up taking the phone and peeking at the message, Larisa would find that it was a second message from Melissa Brady, her lawyer. The preview message was easy to read, and likely just as easy to understand, reading in bold white lettering. “Judge Denied Ext RO; Possible sue for Car Damages.”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 17-May-23 12:54 PM
"I guess were find out..." she said softly back to him as he suggested he would enjoy the film, regardless if he did or not she certainly would, and he did say he wasn't bothered what film they decided to watch , she moved her self just a little careful that she would be in a position that she would at least be comfortable in, snuggling down against the warmth of his bare chest, her hair sprawled out behind him as she settled to watch the film, her mind completely focused on it , her hand idly stroking along his leg occasionally as she did mirroring the soft action of his own hand against her back, it was comforting and she truly hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time. She laughed, and smiled at certain points of the film occasionally saying a few things to him as they went, but as time went on his answers became shorter sometimes just a hum or not even any words at all, the soft way in which his hand dragged along her back soon stopped and she didn't miss the way he seemed to relax more into the couch behind them, her head tilting back just a little to peek behind him noticing then that his eyes were closed a soft smile came over her, watching him for just the briefest of moments as he slept. his face so peaceful and tranquil in that moment it was hard not to, her mind wondered to everything the man had to endure recently, all the stresses of his work, and the meeting he had to endure with his father, it was no real surprise to her that he had fallen asleep, though she made no attempt to wake him. not yet anyway, deciding at least she would allow him to rest until the film had finished. She settled her self back down and if she was honest her own eyes were growing heavy as time progressively heavier to the point where maybe she to could of fallen asleep right there on the couch with him, that was at least until the sudden buzz and shining bright light jolted her awake, she gazed down at the phone the screen lighting up enough so she could see it, and ordinaril
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y she would pay it no mind, but she clearly saw the name visible on the top of the screen Melissa her brows furrowed together then , realising that she had messaged him and not her, curiosity got the better of to know what was going on, moving her self carefully on his lap her hand reaching out to drag the phone forward so she could see the message clearly, and it was like that weight that had been shifted through the evening had suddenly come tumbling back down on top of her, she felt like the air had escaped her lungs to read the message there in black and white. They had been talking....He had knowledge around what was going on, was the message he got earlier from her to? why hadn't she contacted her? she hadn't heard her phone go of all night...and she would of done it was on loud. If Miles hadn't woken up yet by her movements he soon would as she nudged him until he was awake, his phone held in her hand the message clearly showing that was highlighted. She couldn't open his phone after all but the preview would be there in black and white. " You've been talking to her today haven't you?.....Well?." she asked, her voice almost quivering with the news she had just read on his phone, if that had been denied what else did he know? did he know more? was he not telling her stuff? her eyes searched his face seeking answers that she suddenly thought he knew. and wasn't relaying to her, and that thought the more it whirled around in her mind had her frustration increasing.
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Miles King BOT 17-May-23 01:38 PM
The quiet sound of the movie, and the weight and warmth of Larisa on his chest was hard to deny. It was easy for him to slip into that quiet sleep, blissfully unaware of the dramatics going on in the movie or that his phone would add additional turmoil to his evening. He hadn’t moved when she shifted on the couch to reach for his phone, his arm merely slid a little further away from her in the action. Miles was pleasantly lounging on a beach, his back against the warm sand while he held Larisa in a lovely black two piece on top of him. It was warm, and comfortable and nothing in the world seemed to be wrong. All was right in his world, until his side started to hurt. Like something was prodding him. His brows furrowed a little in his sleep, the images of the sand and warmth disappearing for the relative cool darkness of the living room when he slowly opened his eyes. ”You’ve been talking to her today haven’t you?...Well?” It took Miles a moment or two to get his bearings. At first he was confused. Why did Larisa seem so irritated? Was she mad because he had slept through the majority of her movie? It wasn’t like he had meant to, he’d just gotten so comfortable that it just simply happened. Soon though he realized the object she was holding up, was his cell phone. The screen had started to dim but the message was clearly read from Melissa at work. Miles slowly began to click together why she was so irritated and the phone in front of him. Shit… “Larisa…” Miles wasn’t even sure how to start. Did he tell her the truth? Would that even matter? They had had such a great night to end a not so great day. He knew the news she wanted to hear, he just hadn’t known exactly how to break it to her. Being honest with her was what he wanted to do, but it would be a bold faced lie to say that Miles wasn’t actually a little apprehensive about being honest with her. Finally, taking in a deep breath and groaning a little as he shifted on the couch, still waking up from the im
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promptu nap he’d taken, Miles quietly pressed his thumb against the screen of his phone. He had biometrics set up on it, and that unlocked the phone for her. It was just easier for him that way; Miles already had several programs for work he had to remember different passwords and codes for, so having an easy way to unlock his phone was just preferred.
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“Listen… I… I wanted to be the one to tell you myself.” He tried to explain, his gaze moving slightly as he found it difficult to look her in the face. “I asked Melissa to deliver any bad news to me first. In case it could be mitigated and dealt with… without stressing you out…” It had been done out of care and compassion for her, not necessarily because he thought she couldn’t handle the information. This was a touchy situation they were in, and Miles had originally thought he was protecting Larisa by doing this. Now however, he felt like he had lied to her. Didn’t trust her to handle the truth, the bad portion of it. Kept things hidden and locked away so she was ignorant of what was going on. That’s certainly how it would have looked anyway. “Yes… I had a couple messages from Melissa today…to answer your question..” Miles continued, nodding towards the phone if she cared to look now that it was unlocked. The first message was from Miles, instructing Melissa to deliver any good or promising news to Larisa and himself immediately. Bad or troubling news, was to go through him first. The words “I don’t want her to worry” following the message, to which Melissa had responded with an affirmative “Ok Sir.” The next message was sent at the time they were at dinner, the one that he’d gotten while they were eating and had told Larisa it was work related and not important. The message was from Melissa, reading:
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Mr. King, there’s a problem. Judge hasn’t gotten back regarding the RO. Concerned that since this is Mr. Johnson’s first offense he might get a light restraint. Doing all I can to push for 200ft. Also talk about damages to Connor’s car and house. Need you to elaborate at earliest convenience. It was after that, with the latest message that Melissa’s full message could be read: Judge denied Ext RO; Possible sue for Car Damages. Mr. Johnson not to contact per order but doesn’t specify distance to be kept. Appealing the decision. Keep Ms. Bechtel safe. Recommending she not go out on her own for now. Johnson states his car and house were damaged by you Mr. King. Might settle out of court, but that involves a face to face meeting. Do you want me to set it up? “I.. I honestly didn’t want to upset you Larisa…” Miles sounded apologetic, though he was sure it wouldn’t matter what he said. He had kept information from her, was still technically doing so, as now he had to make a decision about meeting with Connor to settle the civil portion of his suit; or let it go to court and drag this on longer than he really wanted to. For Miles, that wasn’t an option, but he wanted the meeting to be done on his terms, not on Connor’s. He had wanted to discuss it with her, get her take on it and her opinion. He valued it, and wanted her input, though now he was sure with how frustrated she sounded that he’d messed up and there wasn’t going back on that. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-May-23 08:06 AM
Larisa The way he said her name would ordinarily send a jolt of excitement through her, a happiness that she couldn't even express but not today, instead it filled her with uncertainty and a little apprehension, it was clear to her that what ever had been discussed between him and Melissa she wasn't going to like, and it had her shifting even more on that couch to move just a little bit more away from him, her eyes searching his face to see the worry and concern creasing against it, yet she didn't feel anything but frustration, frustration that he seemed to know more about the case then she did, that he was indeed keeping something from her. "Tell me what?...." she asked her voice a little higher then normal the frustration clear in her tone , as he continued she felt the anger stretch out against her facial features, he asked her to keep things from her? to not tell her? to discuss anything with him first before it even came to her? whilst she could understand a little why he might of done what he did, that didn't mean she felt any better about the situation , he had made this decision on his own, had chosen to do this without even talking to her first. Yes, i had a couple of messages from Melissa today...To answer your question Her eyes flicked straight to the phone gazing down to the unlocked device and without even missing a beat she picked it up, her eyes scanning the messages that were on his phone, disregarding the whole point of him Not wanting her to worry instead she felt incredibly frustrated that he had decided to make this choice all on his own and it showed on her face, she tossed the phone back to him moving to stand up from the couch as his next words followed and she shook her head. " You didn't want to upset me Miles? so you decided to hold this information from me? information I should know about? " she asked turning so she could look at him as he sat upon the couch. " You don't get to make these decisions Miles, you don't get to s
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it there and decide what's best for me, not without talking to me first, You made the decision to have information sent to you instead of me, You decided what I could handle and what I couldn't. You decided that I shouldn't know about all this. If I didn't see that message today Miles when would you of told me? tomorrow? the next day? in a week? would you of even told me you are going to meet Connor? " She said shaking her head again her hand coming up to run over her hair taking a deep breath as if to calm her self down, from not only the frustration of him making decisions on her behalf, but also keeping things from her, but now knowing that Connor didn't have the restraining order she wanted, was now going to sue him for damages to the house and his car, everything was one big mess and she felt the stress and anxiety of it all weighing heavily on her shoulders. " You had no right making decisions without talking to me Miles, no right at all....And I'm hurt you did that..." she said a little sadly then before she finally turned away from him and made her way out of that lounge, she simply couldn't breath in that house, there was so much going on recently and it was all to much, and now knowing that Miles seemingly didn't trust her to deal with this on her own hurt her a lot to. making her way through lounge she made her way to that patio doors, she needed air, she needed a moment to simply breath and to try and calm her self down knowing if she stayed in that room she would of shouted at him even more, opening the doors she felt the cool evening air rush over her face the door closing behind her as did her eyes as she leaned against the door, this was all one big mess, and she was beginning to wonder if it was even worth pursuing anymore, She wanted to do what was right, to punish him for what he did, and it seemed the only person being punished was her.
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Miles King BOT 18-May-23 08:49 AM
The hurt on her face was agonizing. This hadn’t been what he had wanted for her. He had had good intentions with his actions. Had just wanted to protect her from something that he knew was going to be stressful. Was going to give her anxiety and make her doubt herself. Make her want none of this to continue. But had he gone and done it from a lover’s point of view or had he just become her boss and taken charge of a situation? That line was certainly blurred and Miles really didn’t have an answer for it. He watched as she scrolled through the messages on his phone. It was his intention to tell her, when it felt right to, and not forced or shocking at all. The timing just hadn’t been right yet. Miles sat silently, not wanting to interrupt her outburst, or cause more hurt to show. He hardly reacted when she tossed his phone back to him and it hit him square in the chest. It wasn’t forceful, not enough to really hurt but the feeling behind it might as well have been a boulder thrown at him instead. Instead, he just picked up the phone and held it in his hand, sitting up as she got up from the couch.
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“Larisa..I…” But his voice was silenced. She was right. He knew she was right. In the short time he had known her as a woman and as his personal assistant, one thing was abundantly clear about Larisa Bechtel that Miles couldn’t dispute. She was a very capable woman. She had a good head on her shoulders, and was able to do anything it seemed that she set her mind to. Why he hadn’t thought to trust her, to trust her with the good as well as the bad news was something he couldn’t explain. Miles found it difficult to hold her gaze as she berated him. Rightfully so. It wasn’t his right to make decisions for her. It wasn’t his sole duty to decide what was best for her and how things would go in this situation. She had every right to know the details of what was going on behind the scenes and Miles knew it. ”You had no right making decisions without talking to me Miles, no right at all… And I’m hurt you did that…” He heard her walk away from him, heard the door to the patio balcony open and then quietly click closed but Miles didn’t stir from the couch where he sat. He just glared at the floor of his penthouse, daring it to mock him for his actions or continue to chastise him perhaps for them. Larisa’s words echoed in his head on repeat. ”I’m hurt you did that”
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“I never meant to hurt you…” Not that she would hear him. His head hung in his hands for a moment, just trying to think. Just trying to find a move on this chess board that he was navigating without a map or directions. At the time he thought he was doing the right thing. That he was giving her happiness and joy, peace in a situation that was anything but peaceful. Now he could see how wrong he was in that, that he should have trusted her judgment and her ability to reason. That he should have talked to her about what was going on and everything to do with the case and what he knew. Those dark eyes moved to the phone he held in his hand and for a split second he considered throwing it off the balcony. Blaming the rectangular piece of technology that had ruined an otherwise beautifully romantic and normal evening for the pair of them. He’d buy a new one, one that wouldn’t betray him like this one had. But even Miles knew that was stupid. He was angry at the wrong thing. Miles quietly just slid the phone onto the coffee table, leaving it there to rot for all he cared as he stood up and glanced towards the large windows that looked out onto the balcony. From the angle he was at, he couldn’t quite see where she had gone, though he knew there weren’t many places to hide out there. It was clear that she just needed space, and Miles wasn’t planning on intruding on it. Not until she wanted him to. In his silence, Miles made his way out of the lounge space, picking up his shirt that had been left nearby. It wasn’t necessarily thick, but he hoped that it wouldn’t upset her further. Walking out onto the balcony, he was cautious stepping out behind her. Miles wouldn’t force her to turn around or to talk to him. Instead, he just draped his long sleeve shirt over her shoulders. It was up to her if she wanted to keep it there or not, and Miles wasn’t going to force her to look at him as he spoke afterwards behind her.
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“Larisa, I’m sorry…I never meant to hurt you.” His chest hurt, and it was hard to form words. He wanted to say so much more. Tell her just how sorry he really was for betraying her trust like that, but the words couldn’t form or perhaps wouldn’t form on his tongue. Instead, his hand held her shoulders just for a moment to ensure his shirt wouldn’t slip unless she wanted it to, before he’d let them slide off of her and away. Miles quietly turned to go back inside, leaving her to her thoughts and to her frustration and to her anger. Just before walking in, he stopped and turned his head to speak to her quietly over his shoulder. His tone was quiet, a subdued version of himself. He was in pain with this, knowing he’d hurt her. Knowing that he’d messed up and not knowing how to fix it. “Don’t stay out here too long…you might catch a cold..” He wasn’t trying to tell her what to do. His shirt was given to her to try and keep her warm, try and keep the chill of the evening at bay in place of himself that would have had no problem embracing her if he felt she’d let him. As he walked back in, the door was quietly closed but didn’t lock. Miles picked up his phone once he was back inside, and slowly made his way upstairs. He didn’t expect her to come in anytime soon. And after what happened, he wouldn’t expect her to want to see him the rest of the night, so at least in that respect he made his way to his room in silence.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-May-23 09:51 AM
Larisa found herself perched against the chair that was out there, her eyes gazing out to the blurred golden haze of lights in the city, she was angry, livid even that he thought it was okay to take it upon himself to make these decisions, he may of had the best intentions, may of wanted to simply look after her and male sure she was okay, but he went about it the wrong way, this was a relationship, and in a relationship two people should sit down and discuss things together right? Unified that's what they had said, and yet here he was making decisions on her behalf. and doing it all without her knowledge, she hated that, hated that he thought she was to weak, too fragile to handle this situation, and maybe she had given that impression, she would be lying if this hadn't been draining for her, this whole situation had been, but she still had that determination that she needed to do the right thing, that Connor deserved to be punished, that at least must of shown some strength from her? and yet for him it didn't.....As she sat there she couldn't help but wonder just how weak he must of seen her, to of decided she couldn't handle this, that he needed to take charge....A feeling she really didn't like. She heard the balcony doors open but she made no attempt to look behind her, if anything she straightened her back perhaps almost trying to show her ability to perhaps be stronger then he thought she was, this feeling of being weak was something she hated, loathed even, was something she hated with Connor, because he made her feel like that, never having the strength to be strong enough to tell him how she truly felt, this wasn't her, she wasn't a weak pathetic woman, she was strong, stronger then perhaps even she thought she was sometimes and perhaps she needed to demonstrate that more, at least to Miles...She didn't like him thinking of her as this weak being, that's not what she wanted. She felt the shirt get draped over her shoulder her eyes moving over to
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it the scent of him suddenly washing over her which made her close her eyes, a brisk breeze blowing over her just at that moment blowing her hair from her shoulders as his words filled with hurt ran out, and it made guilt run through her, maybe she was being too harsh, maybe she was to brisk with her chosen words to him, but she didn't feel like she was, he made decisions for her, something he should of never of done, that's why she never said anything, made no attempt at saying anything back instead she remained silent, even when his caring words rang out that he simply just wanted to look after her, before he vanished inside, and only then did she reach behind to grab the shirt he had left for her, dragging it over her shoulder to her lap where her fingers ran over the soft strands before finally bringing it up and pulling it over her frame, it was warm and comforting , ridiculous really when the man she was angry with was also the man she wanted the comfort from because she knew it was right she needed.
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She sat there, for however long she felt she needed to, pondering how she was going to respond to this, what she was going to do, when ultimately only one thing came to mind....She was going to prove to them , to everyone, that she could do this, she wasn't a weak individual she was strong and more then capable, that wasn't to say she didn't want Miles support, of course she did, he gave her a lot of strength a lot of belief that she could do this, but she also didn't want anyone to think she couldn't do it without him neither, pulling herself from the balcony chair she finally moved herself back inside to the quiet of the lounge, peering around she didn't see Miles anyway, stepping into the kitchen still clad in his shirt with her own long t-shirt pepping out beneath it she made her way to her bag grabbing her purse she pulled her phone out , bringing up Melissa's number she started to compose a message, before sending it, placing the phone down on the counter after she did with a deep sigh, she might be Mile's lawyer but as far as she was concerned she was representing her right now, and if she couldn't be trusted to do what was in her best interest then she would find someone else, be damned with what anyone else thought...this was her life, her decision, her case, and if she found it hard or challenging or not, she wasn't about to be pushed aside like she was a nobody, like she couldn't be trusted to handle it, that was something she wouldn't have...Not by anyone, not anymore.
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Ms Brady, I understand that Mr King contacted you in regards to my case and told you not to contact me regarding any news that was unpleasant, as YOUR client, I expect to be kept in the loop of any information that is brought to your attention good or bad, you may be Mr Kings appointed lawyer, but right now you are working for ME, and my case, I expect complete transparency at all times between the two of us, if i find out information is being withheld from myself again I will be seeking another lawyer, please in future, I want to know everything regardless of what that is. I appreciate your understanding in this matter. Ms Bechtel
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Miles King BOT 18-May-23 10:46 AM
The silent treatment. Again. That’s what he had been given out on that balcony, after trying to apologize to her. After realizing his mistake, and while he had good intentions with what he’d done it hadn’t been enough. It hadn’t gotten to her or perhaps she had heard it and just hadn’t given a damn. Miles sat on the edge of his bed, his knees apart in his boxers with his elbow leaning against his thighs. His brows were furrowed in anger and frustration. Silently stewing about everything that had happened tonight. They had had a good time at dinner. The food was excellent, the conversation and company far more so. She had been smiling, laughing and teasing. She had been happy. They came home, stripped down and shared a comfortable cuddle on the couch. Miles hadn’t even felt her up or even considered it, knowing full well he easily could have with the long t-shirt she wore. It would have been so easy to tease and turn everything into something far more intimate, and yet he hadn’t. He had enjoyed just what they’d done; a quiet night in watching a movie of her choosing. Miles ran his hand through his hair in frustration. Everything had been so good, until he’d fallen asleep and Melissa had messaged him an update on what was going on with Larisa’s case. “I know it was wrong… but what the hell did you want me to do?” He asked aloud, more to himself than anything else. His voice was low and bitter, angry at the man that sat on his bed stewing about everything that shared his reflection in the mirror. The longer he sat there, knowing she was outside on the balcony. Knowing that she was angry and upset with him. The more Miles felt his blood pressure rise. What did she expect of him? ”Your mother would be extremely proud of you.”
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“Would she? Not after this.” Larisa’s words felt like an insult now instead of a compliment from earlier today. “I did everything I thought was right. Treated you with dignity, respect, gave you everything that I thought you would want. Tried to make you happy… and I Fuck up One Time..Trying to protect you like I thought I should… and suddenly I’m in the fucking dog house.” Miles fumed, angry not at her but at himself. He was angry for feeling like he’d made such a grave error and it was something so world ending that Larisa was refusing to talk to him now about it. It got so close to boiling that Miles had to stand up and pace his bedroom. His mind raced, the phone thrown onto his bed so he didn’t have to continue to hold the blasted thing. It bounced in the force he’d thrown it and landed face up on the sheets. Miles continued to pace, his face angry and contorted in frustration. He continued to let himself stew, thinking of everything he’d done, everything he wanted to do with her. Miles wanted to give her the world, he was thoroughly wrapped around her little finger and he hadn’t even realized it until then. She had cast some spell on him and as he paced the room the realization of this just made his heart sink in pain. “This is why I don’t do relationships…” He growled more to himself than anything else, finally stopping in his unending walk back and forth around the room. “There’s always a fucking cost… and I’m just not good enough to have one.” The words stung, piercing his chest that only made him more frustrated. He had done so much to close himself off, and this woman had opened him up. He’d let himself feel again. Let himself care about another person again. Only to be reminded that he wasn’t allowed to feel like he wanted to. He wasn’t allowed to have this. No matter how badly he wanted it.
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Miles felt defeated. Angry and frustrated and loathing no one but himself as he sat down again on the end of his bed. His phone buzzed just behind him, and more on autopilot then anything, he reached behind him and checked the message that had come in. It was from Melissa, and the name nearly made him chuck the phone into the wall. Wanting to blame her for how the night ended, when he knew it was his fault in reality. Mr. King - Regrettably, I will no longer be able to follow your directive to keep information from my client Ms. Bechtel with regards to her case against Mr. Johnson. As a courtesy I will keep you apprised of any updates I receive but as far as further communications being withheld, I am unable to do this task. If you would like to reassign me because of this, I will understand and forward all the information I’ve gathered to the new attorney. Kindly - Melissa. “For fuck’s sake…” Miles stared at the message, feeling himself burning up at being told by someone that worked for him that they weren’t going to do as he asked. That they were going to defy him and a direct order that he had given. ”I’m hurt you did that”
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Miles had thought to respond back. To tell Melissa to pack her bags, she was through. Her last day was today but he stopped before he angrily sent a message he’d regret later. This was for the best, and as much as he hated to think about it, hated to admit it. He had a feeling that Larisa had requested this. And Miles didn’t want to hurt her again. The thought of him going behind Larisa’s back to undermine what she wanted felt like a knife twisting into the bruising of his ribs. So instead, he just sighed and responded back with a shorter response. That’s fine Ms. Brady. Do as Larisa asks. She’s in charge. Set up the meeting with Connor. I want to talk to him Alone. The judge might not have put a distance on that restraining order but I AM. I don’t want him within a mile of Ms. Bechtel if I can help it. - MJK Downstairs, Larisa would get a similar message from Melissa with an attached screenshot of the conversation with Miles too. If there was to be transparency, then there needed to be full transparency all around. It was accompanied by the following message:
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Ms. Bechtel - I’m very sorry for any disrespect I may have caused following Mr. King’s orders. Rest assured, you ARE my client, and you have my full and undivided attention. I am happy to divulge any and all information regarding your case to you as I know it. For complete transparency, I’ve ensured that Mr. King is aware of this as well so there will be no confusion in the future. He is requesting a private meeting with Mr. Johnson, and as your lawyer if you’ll still have me, I would advise that this be the best course of action. Having you in the room may complicate matters, especially considering the discussion would be about the damages that Mr. King caused to Mr. Johnson’s home and vehicle and not in regards to the charges currently being pressed against him for the assault. The judge did not grant a distance on the restraining order, just no contact. I am appealing this decision as I find it to be too lax even for a first time offense. I did advise that you be kept safe until we know exactly where Mr. Johnson will be and Mr. King was prepared to ensure your safety. Currently Mr. Johnson is being charged with Assault, Attempted Kidnapping and Attempted Sexual Assault. These are the charges he’s disputing, stating that you and Mr. King were the aggressors in the situation. I am hoping to speak with Thomas Crowley, Mr. King’s driver who was at the scene and use his witness account in order to solidify the evidence in our favor vs. Mr. Johnson’s. I have a good feeling about it, but I don’t want to promise before I know for sure. This isn’t an easy fight unfortunately as the evidence is mainly circumstantial on both sides. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns and I will forward you everything I know. - Melissa @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-May-23 11:41 AM
Larisa popped the phone down on the counter after sending that message gazing down at the blank screen for a moment before looking towards the stairs knowing Miles was up there, a part of her wanted to go upstairs talk to him, explain in more detail exactly why what he did was wrong, maybe he already knew that though, maybe he knew what he was planning to do was wrong, but then if he did why did he do it? did he not realise keeping things from her wouldn't be what she wanted? and making the decision to have all messages directed to him first is what upset her more, maybe he never intended for it to come across this way, but it felt like he was keeping things from her, trying to control aspects of her life. she knew deep down he probably had her best intentions in heart, but there was still a part of her that felt betrayed by him, that he would want to do this without talking to her first, if he had, this wouldn't have happened, instead he didn't and that's what hurt her. She grabbed her phone again this time opening up the browser and already seeking another lawyer, already believing that she wouldn't be having Melissa anymore, really believing that she wouldn't go against Miles, honestly she wouldn't expect her to go against him, he was her Boss after all, who was paying her wages so couldn't exactly expect her to be that loyal to her, and honestly she couldn't even be mad about it, so when her phone lit up and she brought it forward she was a little surprised, she read the messaged between her and Miles before reading the large paragraph that she had sent to her , she read it all taking it all in the anger she felt started to vanish , picking up the phone better she started to respond to her.
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Thank you for your timely response, I'm happy to hear that you are prepared to do this for me, I don't like being kept in the dark, even if it's information i might not particularly like reading, it's important i know everything that is going on so i know how to move forward and what I might need to do in regards in how to manage my life, I appreciate and understand that Mr King had my best interest in heart, and was trying to look out for me, but I would be lying if i said it didn't hurt that this wasn't discussed with me prior to this decision being made, I'm glad to hear that this situation is resolved. In response to the meeting with Connor and Mr King, I believe that is the best thing to do to allow them to do that alone, me being there would indeed complicate things, and considering the case itself is already complicated enough with the accusations he is throwing in our direction, i wouldn't want to give him any more ammunition that he can use in the court. I appreciate all the effort you are putting in, please let me know of any further progress as soon as you know it. The message sent and she left her phone there deciding that she didn't need to look at it anymore, she didn't want to discuss it anymore, she was still hurt by it all, plus she knew the person she really needed to talk to was the man currently hiding away upstairs, she pushed her self away from the kitchen chair, making her way up the stairs slowly to where their bedroom was, pushing the door open she peeked in noticing Miles sitting on the edge of the bed, the anger and frustration on his face was clear to see, and she wondered for a moment if this truly was the best time to try and talk to him, but she knew they needed to, she didn't want them to go to bed with this weighing heavily on them both.
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" I know what you might have done was with my best interest in heart, i know you might have been trying to protect me, But …. Please. Be honest with me, talk to me, I'm not as weak as you might think I am Miles, I can handle things even if I find them difficult sometimes, I don't want to be kept in the dark...about anything, just...talk to me next time.... that's all i want..." She said remaining at that doorway for the moment not knowing if she should move in more right now or not.
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Miles King BOT 18-May-23 02:13 PM
After sending his final word on the subject to Melissa, Miles just tossed his phone behind him. The damn thing could break for all he cared. It had caused so much trouble in the last hour that he really didn’t want to look at it ever again. Instead he just sat there, letting the cool moonlight of the evening fall on his features. It left an eerie silvery blue on the man’s hair and back, illuminating the room but only just. He hadn’t put any of the other lights on, preferring the natural lighting that would stream in through the windows more often then not. His mood hadn’t changed. Miles was clearly angry, frustrated at the whole situation but not necessarily at Larisa. He was angry at Melissa for having disturbed the date tonight. He was angry at his phone for having good cell coverage and getting her message. Angry at the movie for having lulled him into sleep and angry at the blanket that assisted with the cozy atmosphere this evening that helped. He was livid at Connor for the overall problem he caused, not just for tonight but for any thing that seemed to go wrong, but most of all Miles was angry at himself. He’d gone behind her back, kept information from her and then was angry when he got caught with it red handed. Perhaps that was what it was, that he was angry he got caught. Just add that to the list was all he supposed. Miles was going over everything again and again. Now having a new goal to meet with Connor and settle this dispute as civilly as possible. If that was even possible. The sheer thought of it made his stomach turn, threatening to see his dinner in response. Should I tell Larisa? He thought, unsure if this was something he had to tell her or if this was something that he shouldn’t. Would it be better not to say anything? She got angry at him when he kept things from her, but at the same time Miles was certain that if she knew about a private meeting with Connor and him, that Larisa may not approve. Which seemed to piss him off more. Miles
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wasn’t asking for her approval with this. Mostly because he didn’t feel he needed it.
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It was these thoughts that he was having when he heard the quiet thuds of footsteps behind him. Miles remained stoically still. Refusing to look in her direction at all, mostly because he didn’t want to direct the anger and frustration he felt at her. She wasn’t to blame. She wasn’t at fault. That was clear to him, but he couldn’t help feeling the pent up anger for the situation as a whole. And the last thing that Miles wanted was to make it seem like he was angry at her. So instead he just kept glaring at the ground between his feet, his hands held together between his legs while his arms supported him leaned forward on his thighs. ”I know what you might have done was with my best interest at heart, I know you might have been trying to protect me…” Obviously I didn’t do a very good job with that. Miles thought bitterly, listening to every word she said. Of course he had wanted to protect her. To shield her from any pain or suffering that Connor would bring up. Anything he would do in order to hurt her. Had that really been so hard to understand? So out of left field? When she continued, saying that she wasn’t as weak as he might think she was, Miles couldn’t help the scoff that huffed out of his nose or the small shake of his head. He didn’t say a word, not trusting himself to do so quiet yet. Not until she had finished. For some reason it helped hearing her voice. It helped calm the fire and the anger he had. When Miles realized she was still standing at the doorway, seemingly apprehensive about coming in, he took a deep breath and let it out in an audible exhale. He still wouldn’t look at her, but he at least moved to sit up a little straighter than the hunched over position he had been in while she spoke. His arms opened, and he waved her over with a free hand while letting the other dangle between his legs.
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“I don’t think you’re weak…” His voice was quiet and dark. It still held that anger along it’s edges, that frustration on his face still there but slowly softening. If she came closer, he’d merely want her to stand in front of him. Guiding her there until she was close enough for him to wrap his arms around waist and place his forehead against her midsection. Miles just, couldn’t look up at her. He couldn’t meet her eyes, just wanting to hold her close instead of lifting his head up. If she decided that she wanted to go anywhere other than where he requested in his silent gesture, Miles would just accept that but leave the space open for her if she changed her mind, keeping his gaze on the floor in front of him. “You’re one of the strongest women I’ve met. You’re tenacious and fiery, an incredibly capable person on her own… passionate and stubborn…” Miles said quietly, his words barely above a whisper. “You’re also kind, and compassionate…you’re playful and…” Miles had to stop just for a moment, having to compose himself again before he could continue. “The truth of it Larisa… I’m the weak one. I wanted to protect you. I wanted to shield you from the pain of this case. The suffering that I know that bastard is going to pull on you. Because I know the more hurt he causes, the more likely you’ll take the brunt of it…And I feel myself die a little inside every time you cry…” He said to her, those dark eyes closing as a more reflective calm washed over him while he spoke. “I know I can take the pain… I can take the body shots.. I can take the stabs and the wounds.. I can take the talk and the rumors and the lies… The one thing I’ve found that I can’t take… That breaks me every time… Is when you get hurt…. I’m sorry. I should have been more open with you… I’ll do better… if you’ll let me.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 18-May-23 02:41 PM
The silence that stretched regardless of how short a time it was she found she couldn't stand, here they was...Two people who was still allowing Connor to get between them still a thought that caused her own frown to come over her features, they may be together but it still felt like there was this huge divide there, like Connor was still between the two of them, and when ever things seemed good he managed to worm his way in even if it wasn't him directly doing it, all this tension, the anxiety the anger was a direct result of the case that was on going around them, but the hurt she still felt that he didn't speak to her was very much at the surface, she didn't like thinking he was keeping things from her, she never wanted that, open and honest, that's what they said...And knowing he wasn't honest now bothered her. When he moved her eyes followed him, watching as he sat up a little straighter on that bed and ushered her forward, she didn't waste anytime moving, almost powerless to stop her legs from taking those steps to where he wanted her, that pull he had over her was still apparently there regardless of how upset she was with him for what he did. I don't think you're weak …. She felt her brows furrow at those words, he didn't think she was weak? then why did he keep this from her? why did he not tell her? She felt his arms come up and pull around her body causing her to step in a little closer so she was standing right in front of him feeling his head fall against the midsection of her frame, her hands came up, mostly out of instinct to pull through those thick locks of hair of his, her fingers were gentle in those strokes, not even realizing perhaps that she was doing it. The words that followed had the brows that were currently creased in emotions to soften as he listed of all the things he thought about her, she remained silent allowing him the freedom to talk , not wanting to disturb him. The truth of it Larisa...I'm the weak one "Miles...." she
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said softly almost not believing that he would ever consider himself weak, because she never looked at him that way, he was so strong, and despite his words he gave her a lot of the strength she did have, she might be strong in some aspects of her life, but she needed his strength to help her through all of this, she always had, without him she knew she never would of managed to even do what she did. And i feel myself die a little inside every time you cry Those words out of everything else he said hit her the hardest, to hear him say how much it effected him when she was upset had her chest ache with the care she had for him herself, the following words caused those fingers to move over his hair to down to where his face was. " Look at me..." she said softly. her own words barely above a whisper, if he didn't move his head voluntarily she would encourage him to, her hands almost cradling his face as she made him look up to her. "That's all i want Miles, I don't want you to ever keep things from me, not ever, i don't want secrets i don't want you making decisions on your own not when it concerns me, we are supposed to be a partnership right? that's what we said isn't it?..." she said her hands sliding over his face before she finally removed them and moved her self, but only so she could sit down beside him on the bed, her hands resting against her legs as she gazed towards his face. "We need to do this together, not apart each of us trying to tackle something alone without the other, it's the only way we are going to do this...It's the only way I'm going to do this....Just...Please...Be honest with me, that's all i want Miles, for you to be open with me, that's it, promise me you won't keep things from me again.?" She asked her eyes searching his in hope that he would at least do that, she didn't want to distrust him ever and she hoped he at least understood that's what she meant by this.
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Miles King BOT 18-May-23 04:03 PM
Miles just let himself breathe for a moment, quietly leaning against her and into her hands as they stroked through his hair. The feeling of her fingers threading through the dark strands he had was soothing by itself. Especially because it was Larisa doing it. He didn’t know how else to explain the pain he felt when he knew she was upset. When he saw those salt water drops fall from her eyes. It was a pain that he didn’t recognize, but one that was distinct and impossible to ignore. The sharp and simultaneously dull ache of it made it hard to breathe, difficult to think of anything else than how to fix whatever was wrong. It stole his breath like he was drowning and couldn’t get to the surface. Like a weight had been placed on his shoulders that no matter how hard he tried there was no lifting it. Miles had never felt that kind of agony before, so he didn’t really know how to describe it properly to her. ”Miles…Look at me…” It took a little coaxing and even when he lifted his head to look at her, Miles had a hard time meeting her gaze. He felt ashamed of himself, angry and frustrated at how he hadn’t trusted her. How he hadn’t just spoken to her about all this. He knew that he should have, that he had been overly protective trying to shield not only her but himself from that distinctive pain he was afraid to feel. Miles eventually would meet her gaze, almost concerned that he’d find tears there again for his own behavior and feeling his pulse quicken slightly in apprehension. It steadied back again when he realized that she wasn’t crying, that there weren’t tears there, and it made it easier to listen to what she had to say. He wouldn’t say anything to her, merely nod his head in agreement and understanding of what she said. She was right; this was supposed to be a partnership. He couldn’t be the one making all the decisions, he needed to include her in that process too. At first Miles didn’t want her to back away from him, his arms tensing a little at the
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feeling before he relented and released her. It was nice having her close, having her in his arms like that. Something he wasn’t sure she’d want to be again tonight considering what happened earlier. Miles tracked her as she turned and sat down on the bed next to him, his attention fixed as he waited for her to finish.
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“You have my word..” Miles said in a softer tone. He could keep that promise to her, about being open and honest with her regarding everything. Which would start with the first thing that needed to be said. It was something that he was sure she wouldn’t be exactly thrilled about, but for this Miles wasn’t going to take no for an answer. He wasn’t going to allow any interference or rather her presence specifically anywhere near this. “Since we’re being honest. You should know, I’ve asked Melissa to set up a meeting with myself and Connor. Alone.” Miles emphasized this point to her, trying to make it clear she would not be invited to this meeting. Hell if Miles had his way, she wouldn’t be in the building across the street let alone anywhere near the appointment at all. Just to solidify this point, he continued making sure if she were to protest or say anything about it that he would want to cut her off before she got too far. “Consider it a Boundary not to cross Larisa. It’s not that I don’t trust you. I just can’t have you in harm’s way. It’s too distracting for me, and I can’t allow myself to be distracted during this meeting with him.” Miles wanted this information to sink in for her. He was trying to be honest with her, trying to tell her everything but he wasn’t willing to tell her the plan he had in mind for this meeting. Not yet anyway. Mostly because he didn’t want to get her hopes up, and didn’t know how well the meeting would go to begin with. There would be no point in getting her hopes up if it didn’t go well after all.
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Slowly he turned on the bed next to her, leaning in close. Miles let his hand come up to her chin, hoping to just hold her face a little. He wanted to kiss her, wanted to capture her lips and steal her breath, but as much as he wanted to instead he thought it best to just hold her attention so she knew how serious he was. “Prometto Agnellino, aperto e onesto da qui in poi. Hai la mia parola.” I promise Little Lamb, open and honest from here on out. You have my word. He said gently, his eyes sincere hoping that he was helping to put her at ease. He would be more open to her, if that’s what she wanted. If that’s what would make her happy. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 19-May-23 03:35 AM
You have my word Just hearing those few words were enough for her, that's all she wanted was for him to be honest, for him to tell her confind in her about anything and everything especially this, sure there may be some things that wasn't necessary for her to know, but things that concerned her, especially things as important as this the last thing she wanted was to be left in the dark, she didn't like thinking they were both making decisions on their own without including her, she knew he said he didn't see her as weak but that's how she felt when he withheld that information like he was to damn scared to tell her for how she would react well he was. wasn't he? she thought to her self, he was scared of upsetting her, of making her cry, the thought making her brows furrow in sadness to know how much it truly affected her. "I know...." she said as he expressed that he had set up a meeting alone with Connor, she couldn't say she was all that pleased about him, him going of on his own to meet him especially considering how they blew up when ever they were together, with Connor already accusing them of being the ones to start it the last thing she wanted was Connor getting under his skin and him responding, him lashing out, all that would do would add more fuel to the fire, and one more wrong move against them, she knew this case would be lost before it even begun. "I don't think it's wise i go along anyway, i didn't the moment she said in her message you was having this meeting, but you have to keep yourself composed Miles above all else, no matter what he says, what he does to try and provoke you, you have to keep your calm...Otherwise he would of won.." she said softly hoping he at least understood that what she said was right, he couldn't allow himself to lose his cool, which she hoped he wouldn't. She watched his body tilt to face her more, her eyes catching a glimpse of his handsome features bathed under the soft light of the moon, as the warmth of his fi
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ngers came up up to grasp her chin, her own hand coming forward to cup his cheek lovingly stroking it as he spoke, a small smile came over her face before she couldn't stand the distance anymore, tilting in she pressed her lips to his, it was soft and gentle in its approach not fierce like they normally did, pulling back a moment later her forehead resting against his as she breathed him in for just a moment. "Questo è tutto ciò che chiedo per il mio lupo. Grazie" that's all i ask for my wolf. Thankyou she whispered against his lips pressing her own against his one more time before pulling back, before her face turned a little more concerning, all the revelations that had finally be revealed to her today had suddenly hit home in the blink of an eye and it was clear on her face she was concerned. "He, He couldn't get in here right?" she asked, of course she knew he had security guards she knew they were outside, but somehow she just needed him to reassure her again, that he couldn't get in, that as long as she stayed here she would be safe. "Can he find out where you are?..." she asked as well, she wanted to know where she stood, if she had to stay inside unless she was with him or a guard then so be it, she wouldn't put her self at risk, she wouldn't be that stupid, she just didn't know if he was stupid enough to risk truly going to jail to try and get to her...After the way he acted at the house, nothing would surprise her with him anymore.
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Miles King BOT 19-May-23 07:04 AM
There was a sense of relief that fell through him, hearing how she agreed that she would not interfere and demand to go along with him into this meeting with Connor. It had be just the two men on this, of that Miles was certain. As much as he would want her there, this was for the best. The idea of having Connor in the same room with her made his blood already begin to boil, even if Miles would be there too. No, having her away in a safe location that Connor couldn’t get to, was best. It should have surprised him though that she already knew about the meeting, though after listening to her concerns he realized it was likely Melissa that had informed her. At least she understands. Her concerns were valid ones when she brought them up. Miles didn’t exactly have a great track record of keeping his head when Connor and him were in the room alone together. The first time Connor had been drunk, and Miles had been adament that he remain in that kitchen while Larisa packed her things, as much as she could or wanted to bring with her and leave. There had been a bit of a scuffle but it had been one sided for the most part. Point for Miles. The second time was most recently, when Larisa was breaking it off and Connor attacked her when they were alone in that house. Miles still regretted not getting into that house and leaving her alone for as long as he had. When he’d gotten outside, the fight was a bit more even but now they were dealing with this legal ring around the rosie. Point for Connor. Miles would just nod in understanding at Larisa’s concerns. He had no intention of allowing Connor to win this game the men had been playing. He could keep his cool and keep his head level. The common factor in the incidents before, had been Larisa’s precense. Miles was sure if he knew she was safe, knew she wasn’t around for Connor to get to during that meeting, then he could remain calm and collected.
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The kiss she instigated pulled him in and he allowed himself to sink into her caressing embrace. The gentleness he allowed, pressing himself in and holding Larisa close. It as more than a kiss for him. It was a seal, a promise of what he had agreed to with her. He would keep her in mind with this meeting, keep his head and not let Connor get to him. Anything she wanted to know if it was within his ability to tell, Miles would divulge it to her. When she pulled back from him, her lips dragging away from his Miles couldn’t help chasing after them. She was allowed to say her quiet whisper before he was rewarded for the patience and restraint he showed with a second sweetness to taste. It was short and not nearly enough but Miles wasn’t exactly in the mood at the moment to press his luck further. ”He, He couldn’t get in here right?” The concern in her voice made him pause, living his head away but only so he could take in her face a little more clearly. Miles watched the uncertainty dance across her face, the fear of what Connor might do if he knew exactly where she was and could get to her. The truth of the matter was, that Miles’ penthouse was not a fortress. It had security and procedures to keep unwanted guests out. But it wasn’t fool proof. He certainly was confident that Connor wouldn’t be able to get to her here. That he would be an idiot to try it. It was still a pair of questions that Miles had to think long and hard about before he would answer her. Almost like he needed it in order to sort his thoughts into something coherent for her to understand, Miles shifted and let his head tilt towards Larisa’s neck. His hand that had been on her chin quietly falling away to her other side in order to properly prop himself up and let Miles truly lean in close to her, nearly covering her in the process. The soft persistence against her neck was gentle at first, planting quiet kisses against the sensitive skin there. Miles let his teeth quietly drag along as he lo
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wered towards her shoulder, similar to how he had before when he had needed to mark her. Was desperate to claim her as his and his alone. The approach for this was reminiscent but not quite as desperate. Almost like he knew already she was his, that there was no rush. No urgency in his motions as her everything already belonged unequivocally to him.
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“He can.” Miles finally said in a gentle and quiet whisper, his warm breath falling over her shoulder at the place where he’d caught her the first time. “But it would be suicide. I have security in this building for a reason… I value my privacy and they know not to allow anyone in unless there’s prior approval.” His lips would find her skin, pressing into her to reassure and comfort while he spoke to her. It was a process; without Miles’ explicit permission, everyone who arrived at the building and requested acces to the Penthouse apartment had to stop at the front desk. The reception there would check their ID and who they were. Usually a delivery company of some kind with food or whatever else Miles had ordered. Once their credentials had been confirmed, security would allow them up with strict instructions not to linger. And Miles himself typically didn’t allow delivery drivers to linger often at his home either. Anyone else that was more regularly a visitor had to be on a list that Miles provided. He would explain to her quietly while continuing to pepper kisses along her neck and shoulder, making his way to her front so he could continue his explanation to her while addressing her collarbone. “There are three lists. A Green list is usually for mail and deliveries. It’s so the drivers and personnel that I order from can do their jobs. They have to check in with security downstairs before they’re permitted up. Then there’s the White list; The people on this list are few, explicitly named by myself alone that have access to my home. My security personnel, Thomas, and you are on that list. No need to stop at security, because you have a key or your identification has been stored so when you arrive you are not stopped.” Miles said gently, pausing for a moment in his explanation to take her skin in his teeth. He quietly held her neck this way before letting her flesh slide out from between his teeth. “Then there’s the Black list. These people are not permitted u
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p at all. I am called directly by security when they arrive and even verified to come up by me, my security team escorts them up and then back down again. She is on That list..” Miles let a quiet rolling growl enter his voice at the last part. A warning not to press further on that particular list. The individuals on that list were certainly restricted and not permitted at all. With that being said, it wasn’t out of the realm of possibility that Connor could attempt to get in, but Miles doubted it. He doubted that Connor was smart enough or savvy enough to figure any of this system up. To be able to sneak his way into this building without Miles explicitly knowing about it. “You are safe here Larisa. I won’t allow anyone to hurt you. Never again.”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-May-23 10:05 AM
Larisa watched as his head lifted to consider what she was asking, she knew he had guards she had seen them for herself the chances he could truly get in here were slim she was sure, but there was still that soft nagging feeling that maybe he could, that's if he even knew where she was he might not, but the thought that whilst he wasn't allowed to see her but still could was plaguing her mind and it made her anxious, a feeling she was sure Miles would be able to see if he looked at her face clearly enough, she just needed him to tell her that she was safe, she would be safe, it was a horrible feeling to think a man she had spent several years with could be capable of something like this, she almost felt lucky in a way, that he hadn't done anything to her then, if he did who would of been there? Who could have helped? Would she have even asked for it or simply accepted it? Those thoughts messed with her head, at least until she felt his warm breath against her neck which brought her back. Her eyes fluttered closed as she felt his lips peppering those soft kisses against her neck, her hand rising to toy with the back of her neck, gentle threading through those short hairs there tilting her head to the side allowing him better access to her if he wished to have it, she shuddered lightly when she felt his teeth grazing over that flesh as he moved from her neck down to her shoulder her hand moving from the back of his neck to go up and through his hair gently threading her fingers through the thick locks. He can Those words had her chest pump harder and her lungs feeling like the air had been knocked out of her, her eyes opening as if she was about to question him before he continued, at least that settled the nerves now rattling through her before his lips pressed against her flesh again and those eyes finally closed once more, she didn't speak she didn't add any words as he spoke instead she remained silent, listening to him quietly at least settling down Now
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that he was explaining and when he mentioned her she frowned against his head, her eyes opening to hear the hurt and upset that was behind those words, she still couldn't understand how a woman could ever do what she did to someone, and especially him, he was so kind and caring, protective and loyal, sure he didn't always make the best decisions sometimes but that didn't change her feelings for him, or the care she had, she tilted her head away from him just so she could look at his face better her hand coming to clutch his cheek smiling tenderly towards him. " I know you won't…I trust you…" she said softly leaning in and she gave his lips one more kiss before pulling back, she thought for a moment then, her father coming to mind unbeknown to her why at that moment as she thought about how he wanted to see her, wanted to discuss everything that had been going on with her and Miles, and god knows she needed to talk to him about everything else to, not just her father but her mother also, they had to know everything before they found out another way. " I need to see my father at some point, I must talk with him about things. If I go there tomorrow, do you think a guard could follow me?..." she asked cautiously, she didn't want to ask Miles to always be there, that wasn't fair not when he had his own things to deal with, but she also didn't want to just stay in the house and never leave either, and this was at least important, something she knew she had to do. " I don't want to leave it to long, especially with everything with Connor, I don't want him to find out from a tabloid or word of mouth, he deserves to hear everything from me…especially concerning us to…" @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-May-23 10:06 AM
”I know you won’t… I trust you…” Miles let his affections quiet against her, letting his lips hold against her shoulder softly just as he felt her fingers play through his hair. He was glad that she trusted him. Glad that she felt safe here. As far as he was concerned, she was safe here. No one would dare touch her here. Not without Miles knowing about it. Connor’s…He’s not that stupid…couldn’t be. Miles thought quietly, dismissing the man and the thought of him attempting to steal into the penthouse, sneak in and get to Larisa. These were the thoughts that he had on his mind when she’d pulled his head up and kissed him sweetly. Her kisses were like candy, an addictive drug that both quelled the irritation he’d had thinking about Melody and Connor by sedating his senses and excite the man at the same time. It was Larisa’s next words that brought him back from the taste of her, as much as he wanted to go in for another sampling. Quiet except for the light groan at the movement, Miles pulled himself back from her. He couldn’t deny that if she wanted to see her father that she should be allowed to do so. The question would be when and how to go about it. Miles didn’t know how well the Bechtel home was secured. He also didn’t know if they were on speaking terms with Connor, or would grant him access where Miles would strictly forbid it. The fact that she was asking for a security escort to see her father was just confirming to Miles that her home was not safe for her to go to. But she was no prisoner here, despite feeling like he needed to lock her away just to keep her safe. “Of course. I’ll have Jackson or Alejandro accompany you.” Miles finally said after considering the different security personnel that he had under his employ. They were two of the bigger and stockier men on his team. One of them was always the one to drive the Range Rover when Miles went out and required a surveillance crew. He trusted the men equally, and they had a good system of commun
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ication between the three of them. If any on his team would be assigned to Larisa, it would be one of them. As he thought about it, Miles stood up from the bed, taking a step or two away and putting his hand against his chin in thought.
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Would that be enough? Sending a bodyguard with her to ensure her safety? It didn’t feel like enough. If Connor was allowed in the Bechtel home, which he hoped not, then Miles almost felt like he should send his entire security team from the Penthouse and from King’s A&I to accompany her. No.. You’re being paranoid… she’ll be fine with Jackson or Alejandro… He considered other options. Perhaps Mr. Bechtel would not be so keen to allow Connor over in the first place. Miles had to assume that her father cared for her wellbeing, and perhaps wouldn’t want Connor over during this chat. If that was the case, than the one bodyguard would be sufficient enough. She could drive herself over with the guard behind in the Rover. Drive herself.. In the Jag… A cold chill ran down Miles’ spine. Connor knew Larisa’s car. He had to. She lived with him for years, knew what car she drove and parked at their home. What if he had done something to the car? What if he recognized it and followed after her? A quiet humming groan played in his throat a bit, thinking of the possibility of this. His brows furrowed in irritation and his eyes closed as he considered just how far Connor might take this. He obviously was capable of quite a lot, which troubled Miles so the only solution was one that was staring him in the face.
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“Take Sapphire when you go.” He said abruptly, his eyes opening and his face turning to her. Miles stood tall and commanding, even in just his boxer shorts with his arms crossed over his broad chest in the moonlit bedroom. There was a seriousness in his request for her. It wasn’t that he wanted her to have some fancy shiny car to show off, it was more to keep Connor out of the know. To Miles’ knowledge, he’d never seen Larisa drive the sparkling blue Ferrari, so he wouldn’t know it was Larisa if she was driving it. If she took the Jag, he might follow after her. Might stalk her and try and corner her. And without knowing where exactly Connor was at the moment, Miles didn’t want to take that chance of him recognizing her car. She might not get to keep her car because of this whole thing… The thought was a little sad, understanding the disappointment of losing a vehicle and knowing how Larisa had worked so hard to be able to afford it. Just to be sure that she would understand exactly why he wanted her to take one of his cars instead of her own, Miles took a step towards her, planting himself exactly where he believed was his place to be. Gently, his left knee pressed between her legs trying to coax them open so he could get closer to her. His hand came forward gently, running over her cheek and back into her hair to coax her attention if he didn’t already have it. “I don’t want Connor to recognize your car…Just in case…” It was a quiet ask, more a plea really as he wanted her to be safe. If she was going to go to her home, he wanted her to be as protected as she could be. Not knowing who would be there to greet her other than her family. An additional question came forward while his thumb softly caressed her cheek. One he wasn’t sure of her feelings for, though he was willing to do whatever she wanted in that regard. “Do you want me to accompany you too?” Miles wasn’t afraid of meeting Mr. Bechtel, and he was sure that it would be a good idea for him to me
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et the man in person. Whether it was now or in the future though, was up to Larisa’s discretion.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-May-23 11:18 AM
Of course I'll have Jackson or Alejandro accompany you She gave him a small smile as he said he would indeed give her security, she felt a little silly asking him for one, she shouldn't be worried about going to see her father and feeling the need to take security with her when she did, but she simply didn't want to take that risk, and she was almost certain that Miles wouldn't even want her to go out without at least someone with her, she could wait until things quietened down a little of course, but she didn't want to wait to long he would be furious if he found out what was going on and was in the dark about it, plus she wanted to tell him about her and Miles, she wanted him to know they were now official, something she didn't think he would approve of, at least not straight away, but with them going out on dates it would only be a matter of time before a tabloid snapped more pictures of them together, and regardless or the hard feelings between her father and herself she didn't want to disrespect him. Miles sudden movement caught her attention as she peered up to him as he stepped across the room deep in thought, she frowned watching him, watching the way his brows pulled together in thought and she suddenly realised he was worrying, her hands came out to clench on her Lap her fingers clenching together to watch him deep in thought, maybe this was a bad idea, maybe she could just ring him? No you can't do that, you need do it in person she told herself knowing there was no way she could give the kind of information she wanted to over the phone, but she also didn't want him worrying over her to much, she would ask if he wanted to go but she didn't want to put too much pressure on him, on them, she had just met his father , they had just decided to go more public, would he really want to meet her family next? Especially with how angry his father was about the photo…about her working for him, she only imagined how he might react to her being more public…and
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then all this business with Connor she sighed just at her own thoughts, god things just couldn't be easy. Take sapphire when you go " If that's what you want…." She said almost the instant he asked the question, she just wanted him to feel happier about it all, plus she was very well aware herself that Connor would indeed know her vehicle, there was every possibility he could follow her and whilst she would have a guard that didn't mean he wouldn't be able to get to her if he really wanted to, that she was untouchable, she looked up.as Miles moved back towards her, her head lifting so she could see his face a little better, before his knee pressed between her legs and she parted them so he could come between them better her hands coming to gently glided over his chest " I know…." She said softly understanding completely why he suggested it, because it had also crossed her mind to, her fingers moved up and down his chest her nails gently caressing the muscles of his chest, before his next question came, she felt his thumb trace her cheek, tilting her head against his palm. " Would you like to come with me?..." she asked , wanting to know exactly how he felt about it, if he wanted to come with her or not, she didn't want him to come just because she thought he wanted her to, even if she did, she wanted him to come because he wanted to as well, it would be a big thing after all, meeting her father her mother…her brother could be there to it wouldn't be uncommon. " I don't know how he will be, how he might react to you , to us, to everything I have to tell him, he's Italian after all and we both know how fiery they are…" she teased trying to make light of a otherwise serious conversation they were now engaged in. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 20-May-23 11:57 AM
He caught the tease in her voice but he said nothing at first. The question he had posed to her had been reversed on him. Did he actually want to go? That was a difficult question to ask. At first he wanted to tell her yes, that he’d go with her wherever she needed him to go. That he would walk the earth a thousand times over if she simply asked it. However at the same time he couldn’t deny the twinge of uncertainty that took root in his chest. That would be a big step forward, meeting her family. Her father specifically. While Miles hadn’t thought much of it with Edward coming to the home and Larisa meeting him not only at the Penthouse but also at the office prior to the quarterly board meeting, there was something almost terrifying about the idea of meeting her family. Miles suddenly felt very uncomfortable in his own skin. Her hand on his chest and her fingers caressing the muscles that tightened and flexed under them felt on edge. Like something was shoving something unpleasant against him even though he wanted nothing more than to feel her soft hands against him all over. No, this was uncomfortable only because it was new territory. Melody’s parents were no longer around. She had a sister if he remembered correctly, but Miles had never met her while they had been dating or while they worked together. So meeting his significant other’s family was not something that Miles had ever done, had ever even contemplated doing before. That’s… normal though.. Isn’t it? He thought, his gaze pulling away from hers for just a moment to think. It was a big step, but was it a step he was willing to take? That was the bigger question. Miles wasn’t sure. It was a lot to him, a mountain where as most everyone else would see it as a necessary and easy step. Perhaps he was thinking about it too much, which was quite possible. In his contemplation, Miles asked himself if it was something that he wanted. Did he want to accompany her? ..I think so… he answered himself, which
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only posed an additional inquiry of Why? Because…I don’t want her to be alone with this. That had been the first reason that came to mind for him. It wasn’t because he was ready to meet her family or continue forward at the pace they were at. He was perfectly alright with a break with the requirements that relationships seemed to bring. It was more he didn’t want her to face the firing squad of her family all on her own. She hadn’t left him alone when Edward was there. She’d stayed by his side the whole time, and that brought a quiet smile to his face when he turned back to her to address her properly.
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“I think I would.” His deep voice was gentle, leaning himself forward and down to her on his bed to kiss gently at her forehead. There was apprehension, meeting her family wasn’t exactly something he could say he was looking forward to, but he had promised they would be unified. This was part of that. She stood with him before Edward and she had defended him as well. It was only fair that Miles do the same for Larisa. “I think I’d like to come with you… If you would have me.” the statement was made more to reassure her of the decision he was making. It wasn’t that he was afraid of her family or the Italian spice they would have. It was more he wanted her to know that while it had taken him a moment or two to weigh the pros and cons of going, Miles was voluntarily offering to stand with her. He wanted to stand next to her and be with her. If there was to be any ire thrown in her direction, he at least could shield her from the majority of it and share in any of the pain that might come from it. “I’m not afraid of a fiery Italian…” He teased her gently, a soft chuckle on his lips as they curled into a playful and cocky grin. “Che tipo di lupo cattivo sarei se avessi paura di una famiglia di pecore?” “What kind of big bad wolf would I be if I was afraid of a family of sheep?”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 20-May-23 07:46 PM
The silence that seemed to stretch between them suddenly made her feel uncomfortable, she started to think she shouldn't of asked him, maybe it was all to soon, to quick, he wasn't used to relationships after all, and here they was already meeting the parents and living together, she chewed on her bottom lip in thought watching his facial expression as he continued to ponder what she just asked him You should of left it, don't make him rush, this isn't something he normally does, your going to scare him away she said to her self, and it was on the top of her tongue to say something, to tell him not to worry, that she would be okay on her own and they could go together another time before he finally broke the silence before she did. I think i would... Her eyes flicked up to his own a small sense of relief coming over her that he was indeed not against the idea but actually was willing to go with her, that out of everything made a small smile crease her face before he bent down and kissed her forehead , her hand continued it's gentle stroke against his chest. The follow up words only making her smile more before she nodded up to him. "Of course i would like you there, I just didn't want to add anymore pressure onto you if you didn't want to, I know all this is new for you, I want you to be comfortable and not feel rushed with anything " And she meant those words more then anything, she wanted him above all else to feel happy, not rushed, or uncomfortable, she really didn't know how this meeting with her father would go, if he would even accept Miles as the partnership she wanted to tell him they were, there was this bid divide between them already, The business world had made that happen, and her taking a job there didn't calm those waters, so god knows how him knowing they were official would help....But she hoped it would, she hoped he would see him like she did, eventually anyway. "Oh your not?" she teased chuckling along with him as he made his comment, t
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he cocky grin that spread over his face only making her own widen especially with the words he said next. "Il lupo che andrà a proteggere questo agnellino hmm?" The wolf going to protect this little lamb hmm? she teased tilting up so she could brush her lips against his softly, those ribs of her twinging and perhaps reminding her that she couldn't do what she might of pondered doing for a second then , she hoped they would get better quicker then they was, she wanted to have him again, in more ways then one and show him just how much she needed and wanted him, the intimacy between them was something she craved something she longed for, it didn't feel right not to have it "Questa grande lupa cattiva sa come prendersi cura del SUO agnellino" This big bad wolf knows just how to look after HIS little lamb she whispered almost hungrily up to him, her lips moving over his lips as she did but tried to keep him at bay, knowing full well there was very little she could do to really let him look after her.
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Miles King BOT 20-May-23 09:10 PM
”Oh, you’re not?” That’s right. I’m not. Miles answered her in his head, chuckling gently as he heard her Italian lineage play off her lips into his ears. Even though in reality that wasn’t entirely the truth. Miles wasn’t scared of a fiery Italian. He was nervous of her family and what they would think of him. The reputation he had prior to Larisa was still prominent and well known. Connor if he was in good with her family would likely have already poisoned those waters further with his own biases. Biases that Miles hoped to rectify in the meeting he was planning among other topics of discussion. It was these specific thoughts that actually made the man nervous. What if they didn’t believe him? What if, like Connor, they just saw him how the rest of the world did; as a womanizing, homewrecking, playboy who broke the hearts of women he was with without any regard for their feelings. ”The wolf going to protect this little lamb hmm?” “Without fail.” Miles nearly purred, letting his arms wrap around her while she sat on his bed. The thought of trying to defend himself against her family made him nervous, borderline terrified and sick to his stomach. But taking her in his arms and holding her close reminded him why he was fighting. Why he was pushing out of his comfort zone. She was worth it. She was worth the ridicule he was sure to endure. She was worth the mud slung in his direction. The bad press about him and the rumors that would spin the mill wheel no doubt. Miles was addicted, the longer this went the more he realized it. And even if there was a cure for it, he doubted he’d ever want to take it. (edited)
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The brushing of her lips against his was a tease by itself. He didn’t need much from her, it seemed to excite him. A look, a quiet sound, the gentle touch of her lips anywhere stoked that fire. Perhaps there was a point of truth in the media when they called him an insatiable playboy. A man who could have many women partners and still not be satisfied. Miles found truth in part of that sentiment. He could never be satisfied with many women no matter the number. Larisa on the other hand, his body yearned for damn near constantly. Enough that it was nearly distracting. Never in his life did he wish for impotence for another man before, hoping for Connor to never again be able to get it up by forcing Miles to show such restraint. ”This big bad wolf knows just how to look after HIS little lamb” She had no idea the fire she was playing with. If only he could show her exactly how he could look after his little lamb. The idea of making her an utter panting and out of breath mess in his bed was close to the surface and the imagery of her laid out with a thin layer of sweat on her body and a satisfied smile on her lips was intoxicatingly vivid in his mind. It wasn’t even that she sounded so hungry in her words for him, but it was the inflection in her voice that declared that she was his that really got his heart pumping. A quiet sound rolled from his lips at her teasing, wanting nothing more than to claim her here and now with reckless abandon.
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“Yes he does.” Miles growled gently back to her. If she was hungry, he was starved. With his arms snaked around her back to help hold her, Miles pressed against her in earnest. She could tease and barely touch him and he would respond with force and passion. His tongue would swipe against her lips, demanding entry to the rest of her mouth. He would flick and caress her ravenously, enjoying the taste of her, the succulent sweetness that she so willingly gave. Miles couldn’t help the moan that played through his throat and into her mouth, desperate and wanting of more than just her lips. He could feel the blood rushing with purpose to his beltline and the stretch of his boxers pulling against the tent forming there. In a quick gasp he released his prize just to allow her a gulp or two of air. “If I could take you straight to heaven I would…” he groaned, his lips kissing against her jaw, her cheek and down her neck in quiet reverence of her. “But I’m unwilling to drag you through hell to get you there…” He whispered with a dark purpose in her ear. Miles didn’t trust himself to be gentle with her, not right now. And if he couldn’t be gentle, he would just have to abstain. As painful as that would be. His next words were not a request, more a command with a playful tease as his arms loosened very slightly around her. If only to give her the agency to move on her own. “Now.. be my good little lamb… and get into my bed with me.”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-May-23 12:17 AM
Yes he does She felt those words vibrate right to her very core, her legs even perhaps trying to close in sheer delight of them, she couldn't hate Connor anymore then she already did, putting her through this torturous hell that he was now, so desperate to have the man in ways she knew he could take her, to lose her self in the passion and desperation they both showed when they came together like they did, instead she was shackled to be good to not doing anything that could put any pressure on her rib cage and for a few weeks no less, perhaps it was a good idea she wasn't going with him to see Connor, god knows if she did she would be the one facing charges of battering, because she would make sure he could never use his again for the hell he was putting on her right now. A small whimper left her lips as soon as she felt his tongue rolling over her own, her hands moved up to clutch his neck before their lips came together and she was powerless to stop the small groan of delight at it, those fingers pressed into the flesh of his neck delighting in the way she could almost feel his pulse vibrating beneath her finger tips, her hips pushing against him with just a little more urgency perhaps just wanting a taste of what she could have but couldn't, was she simply torturing herself right now? Of course she was but she was powerless to stop it, to stop the feeling of need that overcome her when ever they were alone like this. Her own gasp left her lips as he finally pulled back her tongue coming out to swipe over those lips . " I know you could…" she whispered our her hand moving to his hair to drag through those thick locks as his lips found her Jaw then cheek and then neck where she was sure he would feel her own purse quickening from his actions, she couldn't stop the small groan if annoyance that left her as be explained he couldn't do it to her, and of course she knew that, that didn't mean she had to be happy about it. " I know Mi Lupo…." She whispered bac
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k, the desperate almost hungry tone she wore earlier had died down a little before he finally pulled back enough to give her the space she needed to truly breath again, a small smile stretching on her face as he asked her to get into bed. " Anything for you sir " she teased unable to stop herself before she moved her self of the edge of that bed so she could stand reaching down she clasped her hands to the bottom of the long sleeved t-shirt he had given her pulling it over her head so she was left in that t-shirt, though with how hot she was feeling she knew she wouldn't be comfortable in that neither, her hand then reached for the bottom of the long sleeve shirt tugging it up easy enough to reveal her bare face bathed under the soft moonlight, they might not be able to truly do much but that didn't mean she couldn't relish in the bare his body would feel against her bare flesh as they slept, she carefully climbed into bed keeping the covers open so he could climb In when he was ready positioning herself so she could curl up right next to him when she did, the safest place she could ever hope to be in @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-May-23 10:17 AM
”Anything for you sir” The sound he made was involuntary, a low rumbling noise. Not quite a moan and not quite a growl but somewhere in between that whispered the desperate warning he couldn’t vocalize otherwise. She knew exactly what she was doing to him, and Miles was damned sure of it. It took a heavy swallow to try and settle himself, giving her the space she needed to stand and make her way into that king sized bed of comfortable sheets. Miles took a heavy breath in, letting the exhale come out slow to steady the race of his heart when he noticed movement out of the corner of his eye. His gaze moved to the floor as his shirt that he had loaned her to keep her warm found its rightful place on the floor. That made sense at least, she wouldn’t need it while they were in bed. It was the second shirt that followed the first which drew his eyes to the woman now bare in his room. Her fingers lifting the sheets back of his bed, the moonlight from the window bathing her body in an ethereal glow. Like a moth drawn to a flame, Miles followed after her, watching and waiting at the edge of the bed until she’d gotten herself in and settled. The excitement for him hadn’t quite died as much as he had wanted it to. As much as he needed it to, and seeing her there in the exquisite glory she was, wasn’t exactly helping to quell that thirst for her. “Good girl..” were the only words he said, heavy and dark. Slowly Miles made his way into bed, crawling in next to her. He hadn’t realized that throughout that movie, and while he slept on the couch, and while she was outside on the balcony that she hadn’t had any underwear on beneath that long t-shirt she’d worn. Miles wanted his ribs broken, to take her pain to give him some kind of excuse or reason that would force him to stop. As it stood, his bruising was minimal at best and the color of his eye had faded almost completely. The fight from Tuesday’s confrontation with Connor had left him bruised the last couple days but they
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were healing well by the end of Thursday night now. It had been an exhausting week, returning home from Italy and dealing with the drunk bastard. Then going to work on Monday and meeting with Julia. Dealing with Connor on Tuesday and Edward on Thursday. At the very least, Miles had gotten to enjoy an actual date with Larisa and he was looking forward to the world settling again.
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The only thing about that knowledge that didn’t help, was the fact that Miles was now looking at another few weeks before he could really enjoy her again. His mind went to the last time he’d gotten to, on his couch when he’d ensured she was exhausted and spent. The thought made him twitch in the boxers he kept onto try and keep himself somewhat decent. However, as he laid down beside her and she nestled up close to him a quiet groan played in his throat. A devilish grin came to his face, his arm wrapping around her to hold her close enough so that when his hips moved forward that bulge pressed against her body. “17.” He whispered softly into her ear, his hot breath flowing gently over her skin as Miles nestled his head against hers. It was cryptic the way he just said a number to her, wondering if she’d understand the meaning in it. His hand along her back crept down along her spine, teasing at her rear for a moment before coming back up in a tender constant stroke. If she did ask what he meant by the number and was curious to know, Miles would merely chuckle darkly at her, pressing her firmly against him so she could feel just how badly he wanted her. His answer came in a heated whisper, laced with that hunger from before in a playful tease that he would make good on if given the chance. “That’s how many days you have left to heal… before I take you so thoroughly you’ll never leave my bed.”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 21-May-23 12:56 PM
Good girl Those words weren't enough to make her almost shudder in that bed, they were deep and dark and full of promise, the way in which he said them had her legs clenching together beneath those sheets already feeling her own wanting and even more furious that she could do nothing about it, she they could do something but it wasn't what she wanted, she wanted his weight against her body, his hips between her legs, wanted to feel that deep grind of his groin against her body, she could already hear the deep moans that would pull out of him as a result, how his hands felt rough and needy against her, his teeth sinking into her neck and marking her, if she closed her eyes she could almost feel it, she had to pull her bottom lip between her teeth to stop herself moaning out at the sheer thought of it, god she wondered if he knew just how much he effected he'd, in every best way…god she could kill Connor. She felt the bed shift as he soon climbed in, her mind finally focusing on something other then her daydreams, the moonlight bathed him in such a glorious light illuminating his glorious body to her, once he was settled she moved her self to nestle in close to him, the rich scent of him engulfing her almost instantly as her head came against his cheat and her arm pulled around his muscular frame allowing her fingers to dance over his skin, those bed sheets hanging of her body so her breasts were revealed just a bit if he cared to look, she felt him come close his buldge pressed against her frame which did nothing to settle her mind which was lost in thinking about how that buldge felt in other places…how good it felt when it was…. 17 The sudden number he plucked from thin air had her blinking once more, 17? Had she missed something See now look you stupid woman! You were so engrossed in thinking about him fucking you, you weren't even listening to him she berated herself trying desperately to recall what he might of been talking about, he hadn't spoke
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n, she would of heard him…right? She winced as she realised she probably wouldn't of done, her mind was a mess of need and she felt bad suddenly that she had disregarded something he might of been saying to her, knowing there was no way she was going to get out of asking him, she peeked up her brows furrowed together as she did. " 17?..." she asked her tone showing the question there as she waited for him to elaborate and hoped she didn't upset him that she didn't listen. She felt his fingers travel down to her rear only briefly grazing over the plump flesh before back up her spine her own hand gently gliding over his chest before he finally did elaborate and the audible groan couldn't be silenced as it left her lips and almost caused her to pout right there on his chest grumbling against his flesh to show the clear annoyance at his announcement. " There's no way I'll survive….surely there's a quick fix…" she said her voice showing the disappointment there 17 days…how the hell was she going to last that long, not when being near the man reduced her to this, clenching her thighs together in that bed and nestling into his neck to will her self to sleep to stop the torture going on around her….God she truly hated Connor. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 21-May-23 06:38 PM
”There’s no way I’ll survive… surely there’s a quick fix…” “If there was, I’d surely use it…” Miles murmured gently to her, letting his hand slide back down her body and remain this time. Almost like it was comforting to hold her even though he really wanted to pull her on top of him. It was painful being so close and not able to act on exactly what he wanted to do with her. It was a torture trying to keep himself calm with her nude and next to him. Miles took a deep inhale, taking in the soft scent of her hair and letting his body settle and relax. Letting himself get too excited and too riled up would just force him out of that bed to take care of it or to have her do so. And after her being so angry at him for keeping the whole thing about the case from her to now cuddled close to him, nude and needy, the last thing Miles wanted to do was make it worse by riling her up just as badly as he was. His hand gently palmed her for a moment before letting it rest just at the small of her back. “I’ll do my best not to disturb your sleep love.” Miles chuckled gently into her hair, letting out a quiet shuddering exhale while he kept her close. With his free hand he quietly adjusted himself just to be a bit more comfortable without him pressing at his boxers and at Larisa. The breathing settled him a bit, and while it was an incredible tease, Miles was glad to just have her there. Having the warmth of her against his chest and nestled into his neck. She fit so comfortably there, like she was always meant to be just right there. “The next seventeen days will be the worst I’ve ever had to endure…” He whispered quietly, feeling his eyes begin to get heavy and his breathing slow. Miles shifted just for a moment so he could look her over to take her in. It was odd in a way, the playboy millionaire, the man that everyone thought was just there for a good time to use and abuse the women in his life, laying there with the only woman that occupied his mind. He meant what he sa
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id, the next couple weeks would be the worst days he’d ever had to endure. But for her, he would. For Larisa, he felt like he could. She was stunning, glowing under the light of the gentle moonlight that fell over her breasts and shoulders. He wasn’t about to cover her if she wanted to be that way, it gave him quite the visual to dream about. “But I know you’ll be worth the wait… maybe we’ll celebrate with that vacation I promised you…Anywhere you want to go love…After we get the France office taken care of.” He said gently, leaning against her and letting his eyes finally close as he cuddled close to her. It was relaxing there with her in his arms, thoughts of beaches and sun and sand and warmth flooding his thoughts. The Maldives or perhaps Tahiti or Fiji and if an island wasn’t what she’d enjoy, perhaps a trip to Greece or back to Italy to enjoy the Villas off the coast. It was easy with thoughts of warmth and her against his chest for him to want to surrender to sleep. Miles held out, as long as he could, lifting his hand to tuck her hair behind her ear in gentle sweetness before he would allow himself to quietly slip into unconsciousness. A gentle grin spread over his face, content and wanting of nothing more.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 22-May-23 08:16 PM
If there was, I'd surely use it And so would she, a small sigh left her lips her hand idly stroking along his chest as they laid together bathed under the soft light from the mood, trying to settle her self down knowing full well no good would even come of attempting what her body wanted to do, 17 days.....god it felt like a lifetime away, how was she going to last that long? and more importantly him? she felt a little guilty then that he would have to wait as long as that, not that it was her fault of course, none of this was, but she felt bad that she couldn't give him what she knew he wanted, hell what she wanted to, it was torturous. His small words and chuckle caused a small chuckle to leave her own lips, those fingers continuing the gentle glide up and down his chest her head curled more against him so her lips could press against his flesh giving him a small kiss. Her brows pulled together in a small frown as he expressed then how difficult it would be for him, god she despised Connor for everything that he did, laying there now she still didn't understand how he could, how he could do what he do to her, to him, her mind wondered to where he was now, would he be with Tom? Would he try anything stupid? she sighed quickly shaking her head a little , it would do no good to think about all that, it wouldn't help her to sleep. But i know you'll be worth the wait That brought a warm smile to her face, her own eyes feeling heavy as she laid there, listening to him as he spoke about the vacation they could go on, her own mind was then flooded with warm sun, golden beaches, bathing in the golden light, enjoying time with him, and only him, without worry or stress, without work occupying his mind or even hers, without the worry of Connor being around , hopefully some of this would be sorted by then so she could truly relax. "I'd love a holiday with you Miles, just us....Without anyone else " she whispered it sounded heavenly and the more she thought of it t
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he more desperate she was for them to have it, she didn't fall asleep straight away her mind unlike his was a flurry of thoughts and feelings, she tilted her head up to look at him as he laid there so peaceful, so asleep in the bed beside her, she took a moment to admire his complexation his handsome face under the moon light and smiled sweetly, he truly was so handsome, she was lucky....for so many things, and she had him to thank for all of that. Finally she allowed her self to settle, her body curled against his, her hand resting against his chest where she could feel the gentle hum of his heart beat, her mind considering her father then and how he was going to take the news, how he would even accept that she was practically dating the man who was a rival to his business, how he would feel about what Connor did....Would he believe her? would he be happy about her and Miles?. She thought about her mother to, but somehow she knew...Deep down her mother would love him, it was her father she wasn't so sure on , but together she knew they could handle it, at least she hoped they could anyway, her eyes finally closed settling against the warmth of him as her mind soon moved back to vacations, and how much she longed for one, with him, she didn't care where it was, where they decided to go, as long as she had him, nothing else would truly matter.
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Miles King BOT 22-May-23 10:23 PM
The night stayed quiet in the spacious penthouse with its several bedrooms, chef’s kitchen, grand dining space and open lounge and living room. The moonlight illuminated the floors and walls of the modern decor, only dulling when a passing cloud would shield it from view. The only two people that lived in the luxurious space, were fast asleep, cuddled close against one another and lost in their own little fantastical dreams. For Miles, he was out at sea laying on a lounge chair on the deck of a yacht in a crystal blue bay. The bright white of the boat in its sleek aerodynamic design complimented the flashy preference that he had, the deck flooring a light blonde wood that gleamed in the warmth of the sun. He lay there dressed in a fine black suit, one he would regularly wear to work with shined black dress shoes and his silver Rolex on his wrist. The heat of the sun didn’t seem to penetrate the dark heavy clothing he wore, his legs swinging off the lounge chair to stand in appreciation of the ship. The salt in the air encompassed his senses and Miles smiled both in his dream and in the waking world without knowing it. Miles… The voice played in the wind and tickled his ears. Like a sailor drawn to the sound of an entrancing siren’s song, Miles made his way down towards the aft of the ship, stepping down the stairs to the main deck where a circular lounge sat within the wooden deck in white leather. His shoes made little to no sound as he looked around for the voice that had called for him. ...Miles…
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”I’m here…Where are you?” He asked into the empty ship with a playful grin on his face. The voice was alluring, sensual and ethereal in its call to him. The fact that he was alone on this ship didn’t dawn on him, as long as he could find the source of the call. As he came to the very back of the ship, where a lower deck bobbed against the surface of the water, his eyes fell upon the face of Larisa, treading water and beckoning him to join her. Miles didn’t even seem to notice how he’d stripped off his jacket and yanked that tie forcefully loose around his neck. The giggling woman in the water had cast her spell and he’d be damned if he didn’t become utterly compelled by her. Were you working late again? ”Not by choice..” Miles hadn’t been at work, he’d been lounging on a chair. What meeting had he come from? Not that it mattered, finding himself stripped easily down to his trousers. As soon as he sat down with his legs in the cool waters, Larisa brought herself up to his lap holding herself up with her arms atop his thighs. Clad in a coral and turquoise bikini that begged to be removed, she held her face in her hands, quietly kicking in the water and creating gentle splashing waves keeping herself nestled between his legs. Without a word, but merely a teasing grin her hand came forward to press and massage his groin. The giggle she’d give at his immediate reaction to it was bubbly and playful. Miles found himself leaning back on the deck, a quiet groan playing in his throat. Was I worth the wait Miles? ”Yes…” He’d answer the woman teasing and tormenting him in the water. His trousers felt tight the more she toyed with him even though he honestly loved it. Anything you’d like to say to me il mio Lupo? ”Agnellino... I Lo-” Bzz Bzz Bzz
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Miles groaned softly as the buzzing sound of his alarm began pulling him from the tropical dream he had been having. The sunshine was dulled by the cloud cover that signaled a new day had come. Overcast it appeared, with perhaps some showers later on if it didn’t clear up. Slowly Miles opened his eyes and turned to the alarm on his phone that had pulled him from his dream. Once his hand found it and silenced the racket it was making, Miles lay there a moment trying his best to pull that dream back. To remember the details and the setting but most of all the conversation he could have sworn he was having. It had felt important, intimate but after a few minutes he really couldn’t recall what he was going to say to the dream Larisa that had been playing with him. Which speaking of, he turned to check and see if she was awake yet or not, smiling gently at her whether she still slept soundly next to him or if his alarm had disturbed her sleep too. Next he checked the tightness at his beltline, wondering if what he was dreaming had been something in real time that he was feeling. To his dismay, he merely found his own hand laying lazily over the morning’s bulge in his boxers. Seventeen fucking days… he reminded himself, groaning a little at the thought. This was going to be harder than he thought, and not in a good way. Sighing and stirring just a little to stretch after being so still for the majority of the night, Miles leaned his head down to quietly kiss at Larisa’s forehead if she wasn’t awake or showing that she was waking up. “Buongiorno amore mio. È ora di svegliarsi bella.” “Good morning my love. Time to get up beautiful.”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-May-23 09:28 AM
The night was a peaceful one for Larisa, nothing stirred her during her sleep not even the gentle way in which Miles moved occasionally as he slept, occasionally she may of moved her self but not very far from where he was, it seemed to be a normal sleeping position for her now, curled up against his chest her arm hanging lazily over his midsection, almost like the gentle thump of his heart kept her in that tranquil sleep she was having, thankfully nightmares didn't plague her tonight, they didn't happen as often as they used to do, and she had to put that down to Miles, ever since he came into her life things just seemed better, she was a lot happier, even with all the chaos going on around her, even with this Connor situation, yes it stressed her out, upset her and bothered her at times, but with Miles there it never got to her as badly as it could of done without him, things truly couldn't be better for her. The gentle sound of the buzzing going on around her made her brows furrow pulling her out of that sleep a little but not completely she hadn't opened her eyes, instead they remained closed though her arm did move just a little perhaps a small sign that she was indeed waking up, even before Miles leaned down and kissed her forhead, his soft words hitting her ears causing her to groan with almost annoyance and almost burying her face against his neck a little closer in an attempt to drown out his voice, and the need for her to get up, it was strange she had always been a early riser, never really struggled to get out of bed even when she was tired, but it seemed sleeping next to Miles had made her more relucutant then ever to leave the warmth of the bed and his gentle embrace. "Surely it's not time already..." she grumbled, her voice sounding hoarse from sleep before she sighed a little and moved her self from his chest, wincing at the action , her ribs always did feel more uncomfortable first thing in the morning, carefully moving her self onto her back,
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the covers just barely covering her breasts as her hand lifted up to rub at her face in an attempt to wake her self up, her hand rubbing at her eyes before her arm fell over her face in an attempt to keep the sunlight from her face that was gently shining in through the soft gap in the whisp of the curtains. That arm did eventually move away so she could finally open her eyes a little more so she could look towards Miles beside her, her hair was a bundle of curls from sleep around her face, her eyes still a little heavy from sleep . " Good morning il mio lupo " she finally whispered out now she was a bit more awake and not annoyed that the damn phone had woke them up in the first place. " Did you sleep okay? " she asked, moving her self in the bed with a small wince so she could sit her self up a little better, her hand holding the covers around her frame, not for any other reason then out of habit, so it didn't slide down and reveal her entire upper body to him, leaning against the headboard as she pondered the day, and how it would go for the both of them.
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Miles King BOT 23-May-23 11:03 AM
”Surely it’s not time already…” “Unfortunately.” He whispered gently to her. Miles could understand her reluctance to getting up and out of bed. The last thing he wanted to do at that particular moment was force himself up to get ready for the day. He chuckled quietly at her, feeling her attempt at hiding away into him cute and endearing. The urge to just allow her to go back to sleep pressed up against his chest like that was a strong one he had to fight. With reluctance however, he just watched her roll away from him onto her back, stretching and wincing at the action. Unfortunately he didn’t know where she had put her pain medication, though he assumed that she knew where it was and would likely take it to ease the ache in her ribs. ”Good morning il mio lupo… Did you sleep okay?” The words that she said hit him differently this morning. Miles didn’t always dream, only recently reliving the nightmare of his mother’s passing with the traumatic events of nearly losing Larisa, but for the most part his dreams were black voids of endless space. They were nothingness that he dove into at night and woke from in the morning. The little names they had for one another, were a special identifier that pulled at him this morning. He’d heard her say that to him once before, or at least he was sure he’d dreamt it. For the life of him despite recognizing the recent use of her pet name for him, Miles couldn’t recall that dream he had had. Only that it had felt warm and wonderful and all too real.
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Slowly as she got herself settled against the headboard of the bed holding the sheets up to cover herself, Miles took it upon himself to sit up now that he wasn’t weighed down by his cuddling companion. He slid the blankets off of him so they piled between the pair. Though he didn’t get out of bed, merely adjusted in it. Propping himself up on his hand and rolling over, Miles swung himself so he could hover over top of her. His legs spread so hers could nestle between them covered by the sheets and he held himself up on his knees. One hand moved to hold himself up with the assistance of that head board behind her while the other quietly fell on the sheets that were covering her breasts and torso from his view. That certainly wouldn’t do and it seemed he was keen to break this habit she had. His fingers gently pulled at the fabric, daring her in a way to hold tighter to it if she really didn’t want to expose herself to him. After sleeping with him in her birthday suit. “Good morning, il mio agnellino…” He whispered gently, leaning forward so his face could rest at her collarbone, planting a kiss or two along her skin as incentive. His arm flexed by her head holding himself steady as Miles peppered kisses down her chest. “I think I had a dream of you…” He continued, his hand on the sheets pulling gently to remove them from her grasp. If she allowed it, they would merely fall just to her waistline. If not and she preferred the somewhat quiet ability to keep herself decent then he wouldn’t force her. It didn’t mean that he wouldn’t softly knead her breasts over the fabric either though. “And I think… you were trying to stroke me off…” He murmured, dragging his lips away from her chest and the skin he had been paying careful attention to. They instead pressed hungrily against her lips, molding his to hers in a scaling hot display. He needed her lips, her tongue, her soft tender sounds that he knew how to pull from her all while still being mindful of the pain she
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was feeling in her ribs and wanting never to cause further discomfort for her. Reluctant he pulled back after a moment or two, a cocky smirk pulling at his face as he pushed himself back but not quite off of her. His arm on the headboard merely acting as a muscled brace so he could look at her properly. “So yes… I slept very well…Because not only did a dream of you, I woke to you too.”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-May-23 12:01 PM
She barely had much time to even settle herself against that headboard before her eyes caught movement coming from his direction, shd gazed over just in time to watch him remove those covers from himself revealing that muscular torso she certainly didn't mind ogling from time to time who was she kidding , all the time! as he moved slowly over to where she was, the gentle prod of his knees truly wasn't needed as her body responded instantly to his knees being there, her legs spreading to give him more room to nestle as close as he desired to, she heard the gentle groan of the headboard as his strong hand used it for support behind her head before feeling his fingers brush over her skin as he grasped those satin sheets that were protectively wrapped around her frame. His words were almost lost on her, her breath catching in her throat as all she truly heard was the deep seductive morning tone rumble from his throat, the feel of his lips dancing so effortlessly against her flesh which caused a gentle sigh of delight to leave her throat at the contact, those lips moving to gently go over her the tops of her breasts, those fingers clasped around those sheets soon relished it's control and released them, so they could fall to a more favoured spot against his chest rolling along the short hairs there before moving to his side where they danced down his hip, his next words this time were not missed on her, a small smile playing against her face to hear them. " Oh you did? Care to enlighten me?.." her voice was a little more hoarse perhaps from the excitement she was feeling to have him peppering kisses over her frame so early in the morning, not that she minded if anything she relished in it, feeling the sheets fluttering over her frame as they did indeed fall to her waist line, before his strong hand wrapped around her petite breast causing a small whimper of delight to leave her throat at the contact, she didn't have much time to question his next words before his li
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ps found hers in a heated exchange, she groaned a little louder into his mouth her lips moving feverishly over his, her own tongue toying and dancing along his as it pushed inside his own mouth to explore the heated cove in which it entered, the hand against his hips held a little tighter desperately wanting to push their bodies together so they were more flush but her body betraying her as it remained flush against that headboard… When he broke the kiss she had to suck in a deep breath, her tongue darting out almost instantly to stroke over her lips in a desperate attempt to pull anything he left behind there into her own mouth, her cheeks were flushed and she already felt that gentle twinge of delight between her legs, something he brought out of her all to easily and something she certainly couldn't control, her lips broke into a smile, those half hooded lids opened a little wider to take in his complexation . " Well aren't you a lucky man hmm? " she teased those fingers against his hips travelling a little lower to the waistband of his pants toying over the fabric with gentle strokes. " It's a shame though isn't it, that you woke up to me not doing what you dreamt of, I could rectify that you know…" she spoke her words quiet almost a whisper as her fingers continued to toy with the waist band of his pants leaning up so she could place a small kiss to his lips her tongue trailing over it softly, if he allowed her to continue she would tug on his boxers a little more wanting nothing more then to pull them of and give him the relief she was sure he needed, at least the bulge in his boxers told her as much anyway.
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"lasciami trasformare i tuoi sogni in realtà mio lupo, lascia che questo agnellino ti dia il sollievo di cui so che hai bisogno" ( let me make your dreams a reality my wolf, let this little lamb give you the relief i know you need. ) she whispered against his lips willing him to assist her on pulling those boxers down wanting nothing more then to wrap her hands around his length and show him how easily his dreams could become a reality, and how happy she was to give them to him. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 23-May-23 06:43 PM
The point of telling her was to show his appreciation for her being there. In his bed, waking next to him. That she had been on his mind and captivated his dreams. That she was important enough to make him dream. The act of climbing gently on top of her in that bed was more to physically show her how much he wanted her. How much he needed her, knowing that while his body ached for hers, so too did his heart. Miles enjoyed teasing her, enjoyed hearing her voice in the morning despite the graveled hoarse way it came across. He liked seeing her smile at him and the way she tried to avoid waking by snuggling in harder to him. Larisa was the highlight of his mornings recently, and Miles wanted her to know it. ”Well aren’t you a lucky man hmm?” “Indeed I am.” He said gently, barely noticing where her fingers had traveled and how they played against the waistband of his boxers. He did believe that. Luck had nothing to do with how hard he worked to keep his company thriving. Nor did it have anything to do with the personnel he hired there. With how he spent or used his money. With how he carried himself in public or how he had been raised. No, luck had nothing to do with any of those things, but without them he certainly wouldn’t have found his way into her path. She had come at a time when he was at his lowest. He had lost his mother, betrayed by his lover, his company morale was at an all time low. He snapped and scowled at everyone, and he drank almost constantly when he was left alone in his office or at home. But then she showed up, and it was like the sun came out after an age of darkness. So in that respect, he did find himself incredibly lucky. ”It’s a shame though isn’t it, that you woke up to me not doing what you dreamt of, I could rectify that you know…” “I must still be asleep…” The words came out as almost a groan, finally realizing where her fingers were, feeling the teasing torment of them pulling at his boxers. The little kiss she gave was retur
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ned, a soft shudder running through his body at her touch. This woman in his bed could command him to do anything and Miles would gladly obey. This dominating man who exemplified confidence in every aspect of his life, was damn near a puddle in her hands. The hand that had been palming her breast, began to tease at the nipple there, pinching the little nub and pulling it between the pads of his index finger and thumb. “I would like nothing better than to have you give me relief…” His words were a slow dark growl out of his throat. Miles slid himself just that bit closer to play at her ear and the sensitive skin there at her neck. “God I want to make you come undone though. I want you writhing under me, begging me for more. Pleading for me not to stop.” His words followed the actions of his mouth, his tongue coming out to quietly slide up her neck until it tickled the lobe of her ear. Miles let his teeth quietly scrape against her neck. There was a husky need in his voice chuckling gently against her, his eyes closing momentarily to consider the offer she had made. It was an incredibly attractive offer to say the least. But Miles wasn’t one to just let it be one sided. Half the pleasure of it for him was getting his partner off too. “I hate that I have to go into the office…” He growled lightly against her neck, his hips moving forward into her hands, wanting nothing more than to be close to her. To stay in that bed and hear her moaning echoing in that room. “I’d rather just have breakfast in bed with you..”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-May-23 10:13 PM
I must still be asleep Those words that came out in that slow tantalizing groan had her chuckling softly against his lips, those fingers continuing their soft dance over the waist band of his boxers teasing him , perhaps gaging to see if he did indeed want anything from her, she knew he enjoyed teasing her and pleasuring her to, but she wasn't against giving him some relief if he truly needed it to, she could wait, as much as she wanted him to ravish her body that wasn't a card that could be placed on the table right now, but knowing she at least satisfied him in a way she could would at least make her feel some what better, if he wanted it of course. She felt his finger roll over her nipple teasing the bud and pinching it causing the smallest of whimpers to leave her lips at how it felt, his words were dark and deep with the growl that followed before she felt his warm breath play with her ear and neck causing those eyes to flutters closed , she couldn't stop the small gasp as her mind whizzed with those thoughts, thinking of all the times they had come together and how good he had made her feel, how he felt when he was rough with her, when he toyed with her body which had her toes curling right there on the sheets in memory of it . " You have no idea how much i want that to..." her voice deeper with need and hunger that was rolling through her frame at the sheer thought of what he could do to her, his teeth scratching over the surface had the smallest of groans leaving her lips. "I hate you have to go to..." she said with honesty, she would much rather they stayed like this to, basking in one another, with perhaps more opportunity to do what she wanted to do with him, those fingers sliding over the waist band of his boxers moved then to go to his hips. as much as she wanted to toy with him, give him the relief she knew he so desperately needed she also was very aware he would need to get ready for the office and perhaps wouldn't have much time....Maybe late
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r, there bodies were a lot closer now he had shifted forwards her hands rolling up his back allowing her nails to gently scratch the flesh. "It's nearly the weekend, we can have breakfast in bed then, and spend all weekend together....just the two of us.." she spoke quietly, of course she wasn't sure on the plans for the weekend, but she had at least hoped they would get some time together, away from the stresses of work and everything else going on around them, some time to truly un wind, she thought about her father then and thought about his day, when was his meeting with Connor? surely he wouldn't want that and then the added pressure of seeing her dad all in the same day, she moved her head to come down to press a soft kiss to his own collarbone. "When is your meeting with Connor?...." she asked carefully allowing her lips to move from his collarbone up to his neck where they dragged softly over the flesh coming up to meet his jaw where they continued to pepper small kisses as she waited for his response.
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Miles King BOT 23-May-23 10:56 PM
The softest whimper she made and the way her voice dropped just gave him every indication to continue. He wanted to rip the sheets away, slide his tight boxers off and lay kisses along her naked body until she was a quivering begging mess. Miles wanted to stroke and caress the flower between her legs and tease every nerve he could gain access to. Simultaneously he couldn’t decide if he wanted to take her deep and drive her through as many orgasms as she could stand, while also wanting his face between her legs to enjoy the ultimate breakfast from her. The fact was, he was going to be late if he spent all morning in that bed with her. As much as he was the CEO and he really shouldn’t care what time he showed up to the office, Miles was a stickler for being on time. He still needed a shower and a quick shave before getting dressed and making his way to the office. It pained him, the idea of leaving her here in his home, alone, and naked. Utterly and beautifully naked, hungry for him and so damn close he could taste it in the air. ”It’s nearly the weekend, we can have breakfast in bed then, and spend all weekend together… just the two of us.” “I’d like that…” Miles breathed gently over her flesh, willing his body to settle despite still feeling tented and desperate for her touch. Instead he groaned a little into her shoulder feeling her nails against his back. It sent a shiver down his spine, and if the motion was made to try and help him to settle so he could actually get up and get ready, it had the opposite effect. Miles liked it rough, whether he was inflicting the pain or receiving some of it. The idea of having her grabbing hold of his shoulders, digging her nails into him to hold on to because nothing else would do during sex was a pleasant though. The weekend… last til the bloody weekend… He thought, changing his inner images to breakfast. Instead of the one that teased him in his sheets, he thought of blueberry pancakes, bacon and eggs. Buttered toast
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and coffee and a quiet smile curled on his lips. It was similar to what he’d made for her at the Villas, in Italy. A quiet weekend, just the two of them, seemed like heaven for Miles. ”When is your meeting with Connor?...” He was in hell. This was hell. If ever there was a faster boner killer, it was mentioning that bastard in his bedroom, in his bed, from the lips of the woman who lay naked and needy in it that he was surely addicted to. The heavy groan that came from Miles wasn’t one of intense passion or lust or need. It was of irritation. The kisses surely helped from her and he couldn’t exactly be mad at her for asking. Slowly he pushed himself away from her, enough that he could right himself and slide off the bed to stand. “I’m not sure. I’ll have to get a hold of Melissa and figure out when the meeting is.” He said in a colder voice than he had intended. His excitement had died down significantly, his mind thinking now of Connor and the way that meeting would go. And while it was still defined in the snug boxers he wore, Miles was no longer stretching them, begging for release. Which, in a way he was grateful for. *It’s for the best… * He thought, stretching a little and twisting his back in the early morning light that poured in through the window. “When are you having your meeting with your father?” He asked, wanting the details of when she would decide to meet with Mr. Bechtel, since Miles had promised to accompany her to that particular gauntlet they would be walking into.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 23-May-23 11:08 PM
She winced the second she spoke of Connor knowing full well that was the last thing he probably wanted to even think about, but she couldn't stop her self from asking, she was worried about it, worried about him being alone with him in that room, hashing out what ever that needed to be said between the two of them , she worried for what Connor might say or do to antagonise him praying to the gods that nothing he said did get under his skin, she knew very well the position they were in, one wrong move from either one of them could throw the whole case out, Connor would win, he just had to prove that Miles was the aggressor, her mind was whirling with thoughts about it before his next question popped out and she peered up from that bed grasping the covers again and pulling them up against her frame feeling the cold chill of the morning air around them now Miles had move. " I don't know, I'll call him today see when he is free, I'm hoping today, get it over with,.." Her eyes falling back to Miles as he stood there stretching bathed in the golden light from the sun, he was spectacular to look at, every inch of him was carved to perfection, but her mind was not on the delights he could bring her anymore, it was on the motives of Connor, did he suggest a meeting? did he want to see Miles? or was it Melissa, she chewed on her bottom lip in thought before she finally voiced what she was thinking. " Who wanted this meeting? was it him? " she asked cautiously her eyes dancing over his back not able to see his face just yet as he was faced away gazing towards those long length curtains against his window. "I have a bad feeling about all this Miles, him wanting to meet you for this, and on your own to, he's planning something i just know he is...You have to promise what ever he says or does that your stay calm Miles, i know it's hard...And if you need to come home and shout and scream then do that here with me, not with him...Were treading a thin line with this whole case.
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....I just know Connor is going to do what ever he can to prove his point, look at the lengths he's going to now.." She said with a sigh, it wasn't that she didn't trust Miles, but she knew how easily Connor got under his skin, how easy he could torment him and bother him, Connor only had to say the wrong things, and she knew Miles would be at burning point, and she wouldn't blame him, she would be the same, but she knew they had to stay calm, or Connor would win.
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Miles King BOT 23-May-23 11:40 PM
“Just keep me updated…” Miles said softly, his tone having calmed and his irritation lessened. It was a valid question, he couldn’t blame Larisa for wanting to ask about his meeting with Connor. He hadn’t told her much about it at all. Mostly because it had been a spur of the moment decision. Something that he had thought of but hadn’t voiced to Larisa for approval. I don’t need approval for this. He thought, thinking for a moment about telling Larisa his plan. Telling her exactly what he was going to do, what he was going to say. ”Who wanted this meeting? Was it him?” Miles remained quiet. Continuing to stretch while he looked out at the city as it began to wake for the day. He wasn’t sure if he was ready to talk to Larisa about this. He had a feeling she wouldn’t approve, but at the same time he was doing this not just for him, but for her. She had to see that he was trying to help her, to try and eradicate Connor from Larisa’s life once and for all. He turned to look back at her over his shoulder and a sharp pain ran straight through him to see the worry on her face. How she went immediately into being unsure of the meeting. Of what Connor might be planning, what he might say or do to rile Miles up. “Hey…” Was about all he could get in edgewise, listening to each concern she had as he made his way back over to her. As carefully as he could, Miles sat down on the edge of the bed next to her and reached out his hand to hold her cheek. There was a firmness there, both trying to comfort her and remove her worries but also wanting to quiet her so he could speak. “Larisa…I asked for this meeting.” Miles said gently, once he’d gotten her attention and she had gone quiet enough for him to talk to her in a calm and collected manner. “I am requesting to meet with Connor, alone. It’s my idea, not his.” As much as Miles would have liked to throw Connor under the proverbial eighteen wheeler truck, this was all Miles’ doing. He was requesting the meeting. He wante
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d the meeting. Miles was going to go into this like he would any other meeting where one party had something that he wanted. This he saw as no different. A quiet smile rose on his face, and Miles leaned in gently to kiss her opposite cheek, his thumb rubbing tenderly at her other one. “You don’t need to worry. I’ll keep it under control. Because you’ll be safe, away from the meeting entirely. I won’t have to worry about what he could do to you.” Miles explained as gently as he could. He had been serious; both times he’d come up against Connor, Larisa had been in proximity of getting hurt. The first time was from a glass that shattered on the wall from a drunken enraged Connor when Miles took Larisa home after Italy. The second was when he assaulted her and Miles couldn’t get to her fast enough for his liking. This time, would be different. A final showdown in a way. At least, that’s what Miles was hoping for. He knew he could keep calm under the pressure with Larisa absent from the fight if one were to ensue. And Miles had no intention of starting a fight with Connor again. “I need to get ready for work… will you be alright here on your own?” He asked, trying to change the subject so Larisa wouldn’t ask why Miles had wanted the meeting. He wasn’t ready to divulge that information to her, and he knew himself well enough that if she were to ask, that he might just tell her his plan.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-May-23 03:59 AM
She didn't even hear his interruption half way through her rant, so hell bent on getting what she wanted to get out, she barely registered that he was attempting to talk to him himself, it was only when he came over that she truly noticed him, moving himself to perch on the edge of that bed his strong hand coming up to grasp her cheek making that anxiety she felt slowly starting to melt away as she leaned into his hand nuzzling against it softly and closing her eyes, she had such a bad feeling about all of this...why would Connor want this meeting otherwise? he was going to do something...She j.... Larisa i asked for this meeting Her eyes snapped open almost glaring at him as confusion set in, those brows pulling together as a small questionable frown came across her face, he asked for the meeting? but why? why would he wanted to be in a room along with him? she opened her mouth as if perhaps she was going to question him on his choices, not fully understanding why he would want to, the soft kiss to her cheek distracted her how ever, before he continued to tell her not to worry, she sighed deeply that unsettling feeling rising within her gut, how could she not worry? of course she knew it would probably be done in a secure place like the station so the chances of anything actually happening were slim, she knew Miles was more then capable of taking care of himself that didn't mean she wasn't going to worry about him. "But what if he tries something with you...." she said softly, knowing full well the chances would be slim, it was still a concern she had under the surface and couldn't help voicing it, she was still unsure on all this, and she did if she was honest want to know the reasons behind his choice, but he changed his subject, and she simply just nodded casually to him, he knew what he was doing after all, he was a grown man and for what ever reason he choose to speak to Connor alone she knew it would be for a reason, and honestly even if she wanted to
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know a part of her didn't want to....Not really knowing what he might say, and not knowing if he would like it. "Yes, I'll be okay, I'll jump on the laptop once I'm ready and go over your reports and calendar, just because i'm not in the office doesn't mean i can't do anything here..." she said offering him a soft smile before she pulled her body round, groaning a little at the action, even though her ribs were still incredibly sore somehow they didn't feel quite as bad as they did a few days ago which was promising, at least they seemed to be going in the right direction. " Do you want some company in the shower? or would you prefer to go alone, I'd hate to distract you anymore from work..." she said almost in a teasing tone, just wanted to be them for a moment, and not think of everything today would bring, the thought of calling her father and arranging this meeting had rattled her a lot, she wouldn't do it if she didn't feel it was necessary but with the case with Connor she knew it would only be a matter of time before it made the press, and she certainty didn't want her family finding out about it that way, she at least wanted them to hear her side....No she wanted them to hear their side, and hear about them in person, she owed it them at least.
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Miles King BOT 24-May-23 06:56 AM
The look she gave him, he probably should have expected. The way she was nearly glaring at him in confusion at his words. It was probably a good thing that he explained immediately afterward, as that seemed to settle the questionable look he was getting from her. Miles softly smiled at her though, hearing the worry in her voice as she asked the expected question. ”But what if he tries something with you…” “I’m pretty sure I’m not his type for starters.” Miles said gently, a quiet chuckle on his words. He knew Connor wouldn’t dare try something, and if he did it was all the better that Larisa wasn’t around. Let him try whatever he thought he might get away with. Miles wouldn’t fight back on this, and Connor would end up walking into a problem himself. He gently came forward, his body leaning in close so Miles could softly kiss her forehead. He didn’t like that she was worrying about this. He at least wasn’t worried, and knew that the meeting would go the way he wanted it to. And hopefully it would be a win for her as well. ”Yes, I’ll be okay…” “Good. I have no doubt of your abilities.” Without another word, he stood himself up again, moving towards his bathroom to use the facilities as well as get himself a shower. He knew he needed to get going for the day, get himself straightened out and ready when he heard her question to him. Miles paused at the end of the bed. Did he want her to join him in the shower? Was that really even a question? “Larisa, you never need to ask.” He replied back to her, a playful smirk on his face. “I’ll be distracted for sure, but being distracted by you is something I live for.” Even if they weren’t intimate or sexual in that shower, depending on exactly how distracted Larisa wanted to make him, Miles enjoyed the idea of spending as much time as he could with her before he had to leave for the office. Whether she decided to follow him inside the bathroom or not, was completely up to her. Miles stopped just before entering it t
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o slide his boxers off and toss them at a hamper next to his closet. Grinning from ear to ear in that devilishly playful way, Miles leaned himself against the door frame of the bathroom turning himself around to face her. He flexed his abdomen on purpose, making the muscles there jump and tighten against his skin. His body stood a little tilted, one arm raised above his head as he leaned against the door frame. It was clear he was comfortable posing and exposed for her. Giving a visual for her to drool over with the light of the morning dancing over his chest. “Just don’t make me wait if you do decide to distract me.” He teased, slowly turning himself to slide into the bathroom like a lure for her. It only took a step or two for the last of him to disappear into the bathroom, and without too much of a wait, the sound of the shower turning on could be heard coming from it. Whether she decided to take the bait and join him or not was up to her. The conversation regarding her father and Connor had made him hang disinterested between his legs, but Miles wouldn’t exactly mind just holding her close. Washing her back or neck with his hands just to give him the excuse to touch as much of her as she’d allow. A soft sound of glass opening and closing signaled that Miles had stepped in, letting the water rush over his body pleasantly. His eyes closed as he let it run through his hair and over his face, tilting it up towards the rain shower head and letting it soak him through in warm steamy droplets gliding down his body in thin little rivers that curved and swayed along his skin. Showers were always relaxing for him. They could certainly be more than that, but for the moment, it was pleasant and calming.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-May-23 07:26 AM
I'm pretty sure I'm not his type for starters.... "That is not what i meant Miles..." she huffed a little shaking his head at the ridiculous answer he gave, though honestly she felt the question was ridiculous, it was obvious he would be able to handle himself regardless of what happened, and for him to want to meet him in the first place she couldn't help wonder if he had a plan he was hatching for it all, a part of her hoped that was the reason, maybe he had an idea to help their case, what ever it was, she wouldn't stop him, or even ask more questions about it, she figured if he wanted to tell her he would of done, and maybe he simply didn't tell her so she didn't worry anymore, god knows she had done enough of that, the soft kiss to her head had her smiling warmly and his caring words after made that smile grow that little deeper, she absolutely could work from home, though she missed going into the office...Hopefully she could go back next week. Of course she knew she didn't have to ask, but she still wanted to, she knew he wanted to get to work after all and she certainty didn't want to distract him to much from doing that, plus who knows he might of wanted some space this morning. she grinned at his teasing words chuckling a little. " Well when you put it like that, i gu-" Though it wasn't like she could get much more out before he was sliding his boxers of, her eyes followed the length of his muscular back right down to his rear that was on full display for her, she felt the heat rise in her cheeks at how god damn glorious he looked from behind, but nothing compared to how he looked when he turned around to face her. She couldn't stop her self, her eyes scanning his frame, drinking every last inch of him in under that soft morning light that peeped through the curtains, she didn't miss the way his abdomen flexed, intentionally of course making her brow raise and a playful smirk crossing her features, god she didn't even need to tell the man how handsome
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she found him, his ego was enough for the two of them that was for sure...That didn't mean she didn't enjoy standing there and ogling him like she did, she couldn't even stop her self. he was like a spectacular carving, like the ones you saw in those posh museums stood on a pedestal for everyone to gaze out, only luckily for her he was for her eyes only. He vanished into the bathroom and her body without truly considering it pulled its self of the bed allowing those sheets to fall of her dangling of the bed as she made her way into the bathroom behind him, just as he closed that shower door, for a moment she stood back simply marvelling in his frame as he stood under the hot sprays of the shower, watching the water glide down his frame so perfectly and the soft plumes of steam that rose from his skin, god he was gorgeous, every last inch of him. And he was hers.
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She wasted no time opening those shower doors and stepping in behind him , her hands came out to dance along his bare back tracing the small lines of water that had been there before her, marvelling in the soft muscular outlines right there on his back, she leaned forward pressing a small kiss to his shoulder blame nuzzling her face against the back of him before finally releasing him and allowing her own body to stand under the water tilting her own head up to allow the water to rush down her face, her hair instantly sticking to her skin as her fingers came up to brush the strands away, already the warm water was working those aching muscles in her ribs and gave it a soft relief , for now anyway, knowing that she would need the pain killers soon enough, but for now she was comfortable beneath the warmth of the shower. She tilted her head forward so she could look at him better grabbing his own shower wash she grabbed a wash cloth covering it in his own shower gel she stepped forward and without even a word she started to brush it against his skin, watching the soapy foam as it glided down his frame her eyes following the soft trail of it as it went down his stomach to the small curves of his hip lines, before her eyes came back to meet his. "Your perfect Miles....Every single thing about you " she said softly bringing that cloth to drag along his shoulder then, enjoying the tenderness she was sharing with him, she wasn't rushing, she was soft and gentle gliding that cloth over each inch of his upper body, a small content smile on her face as she did.
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Miles King BOT 24-May-23 08:58 AM
Miles had his eyes closed, just enjoying the feeling of peace for a moment as the water ran down his body. He was going over the conversation in his head, wondering perhaps if he should run the meeting details with Connor by Larisa. There was a sense of certainty that he had, that she wouldn’t object to the meeting if she were to know what he was planning, but at the same time Miles also wanted her to have some level of deniability. If he never spoke to her about what he wanted to discuss with Connor, if anything were to happen she would be considered an innocent party in this. Not that he thought anything that extreme would happen in his planned meeting with Connor, but the back up plan was there in the off chance it happened. His mind soon went to Larisa’s father, and his brows creased a little in contemplation of it. Meeting her grandfather Alessandro hadn’t been all that bad. The man had been lovely, and welcoming to Miles. He had graciously brought him into his home, and had treated him like he was already part of a bigger extended family. As it stood, Miles just had Edward on the King side of things, and needless to say he didn’t get along with his father much. There was a small sense of worry that he had, that while Alessandro had been welcoming of him, Larisa’s father would not be. The sound of the gentle thud of glass opening and closing against it’s rubber seal was the only indication he got that someone had stepped into the shower with him. Almost lazily, Miles turned his head and opened his eyes to look at Larisa over his shoulder. There was a quiet smile on his face, seeing her join him under the steam and heat of the water. Watching it soak her hair and glide down her beautiful body. He felt her fingers first, the delicate digits exploring his back while her lips came to press against his shoulder. It sent a wave of contentment through him, heard vocally as a heavy relaxed sigh.
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Miles was entranced by her, turning as he felt the sudded cloth glide over his skin and lather over his shoulders and chest. The tickling sensation of the foam cascading down his front on the trail of hair he had that led straight down. The river of suds rolled over the skin and muscles but all Miles could focus on was the woman who’d decided this was how she wanted to spend her shower with him. ”You’re perfect Miles… Every single thing about you.” He didn’t consider himself perfect. There were plenty of flaws that Miles had, little quirks and things that he did that even he really didn’t notice. But the compliment from her wasn’t something he wanted to dispute. A quiet chuckle played on his lips, and Miles leaned forward a little into her wanting nothing more than to enjoy the gentle tenderness they were sharing. His arms came forward to quietly place his hands on her hips, the pads of his fingers pressing into her skin to massage the sinew and muscle there. “I know.” He teased her in a quiet playful whisper. “Just like I know that you are flawless my dear.” To him, she was. From the gentle swell of her hips, to the curve of her torso and breasts, Larisa was stunningly beautiful. Whether she was naked or whether she was in an expensive gown, or whether she was wearing an oversized comfortable t-shirt. It didn’t matter; she was gorgeous and sublime. But her body wasn’t just the only thing that he admired about her. Her smile was warm and inviting, her laugh invited you to join her. Her sense of humor and teasing provoked him to play, and the tender way she seemed to care was angelic. Miles saw perfection not just in the physicality of her, but in how she held herself with confidence and with grace.
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“There’s no one else like you… Not in the whole world, I’m sure of it..” He whispered softly to her, his tone taking a slightly more serious note to it. “I am indeed the luckiest man alive.” There was a sincerity to his words, a need for her to know how much he felt about her without knowing the exact words to say. She was encompassing his world, and Miles was letting it happen. Without worry or without additional consideration. Because that kind of hesitation wasn’t necessary. His world felt right, only with her in it. Reaching around to where the other shower gels were that he would have used for other women in the past, Miles picked out a floral scented shower gel, warm blackberry notes with a hint of sweetness in it to return the favor and clean her up too. This was oddly intimate for him, without being sexual. He didn’t even use a cloth, just his hands, lathering the gel up in his palms and massaging it over her shoulders and down her body. He paid special attention to her sides, carefully cupping her breasts though not trying to tease her too badly. The scent of earth and pine mixed with wildflowers and sweetness was a lovely natural blend of the pair, subtle in its scent but clearly there and welcoming to the senses. It almost made Miles feel like he was in a forest somewhere, under a waterfall and enjoying the serenity of the place with Larisa in his arms.
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“I should definitely bring something for your father…” He murmured, his mind returning to the meeting with Larisa’s family and the problem that it posed. “Your grandfather is one thing; I was introduced as your boss to him. Your father on the other hand…” he pointed out quietly, sighing as he continued to rub and massage at his little wet lamb. Not that he wanted to talk about it, but he did feel it was something he needed to know. He require the information mostly because he knew nothing about her father other than he ran a company similar to King’s A&I and was a direct competitor. “Tell me a little about him… just… just so I can be prepared…please.” @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 24-May-23 09:55 AM
I know.... * She had to resist rolling her eyes at his comment, though it didn't come as a surprise that he said it, and she may of commented on it had he not returned the favour and said how flawless she was, she appreciated the comment though she certainty didn't feel that way right now, her eyes dipping down to the bruising on her ribs that was mellowing out on the deep purple it once was and was slightly lighter now, but it was still there, tarnishing her skin a reminder of everything she had been through, she hated those marks, they made her feel ugly. they made her feel dirty, her mind remembering everything that happened every time she looked at them...They won't be around forever* she reminded herself, at least that was something. His soft words hit her ears, and it caused her smile to soften, hearing him say such sweet things to her had her heart swell within her chest, to hear how much she meant to him, filled her with so much joy that it was hard to explain, she cared about him, more then she probably told him, but it perhaps showed in her actions and the way her eyes gazed at his face with such tenderness, words were not needed, her actions demonstrated enough just how much she cared. " I know..." She repeated mimicking his earlier words with a small playful smile before she smelt the sweet scent of blackberries coming through as he placed some on his hands and started to wash her, unlike her though he didn't use a cloth, she sighed at the sensation of his hands working over her frame, the soft tickles he experienced soon mimicked by her own as they glided down her frame to her feet before vanishing into the drain. *I should defiantly bring something for your father.... * The sudden discussion of her father brought her out of that sensual trance of enjoyment she was in, her eyes moved to gaze at his face where she could see the clear concern for the meeting, her brows softened to see it, he was nervous...she wished she could ease those ner
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ves like she was able to do with her Grandfather but she knew this wouldn't be as easy as that, unlike his father her father was nothing like him, he was stubborn and strong willed, powerful in his own right, he was passionate about his work, and strived for perfection with everything, he was rough around the edges, and dominating in all aspects of his life, he didn't share the kind and gentle nature his father did, he was the exact opposite...his question had her brows furrowing a gentle sigh leaving her lips as they cloth continued its small strokes over his body, avoiding his eyes as she gazed at his chest following the movement of the cloth against those short hairs.
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"Miles, he isn't an easy man to get along with....He's stubborn, strong minded, arrogant at times...He's passionate about his career and driven solely by work and profit, that's not to say he doesn't have a caring side, he does....He just rarely shows it, though I've seen him with my mother, the way he is so gentle with her at times...and it’s not to say he isn’t gentle with us because he can be, but he can also be tough, real tough to ..." she sighed again that wash cloth dipping down to his stomach, he wanted information about him...Not the back story of their life together. " He plays golf, every Sunday, at lakeside resort , it's one of his passions, he loves it, that or football, Inter Milan is the team he supports, he actually has a box over at that stadium, if you ever fancy watching a game..." she said with a small smile before it faded as it lifted to see his face. "He’s very...Hard to get on with, he can come across as heartless at least with people he doesn’t know, mum says it wasn’t always like that, the business life hardened him up, made him ruthless....I don’t know how he is going to be with you Miles, considering everything...” she said a little sadly, knowing the fact he was a competitor she knew wouldn’t help matters, her father already wasn’t that happy about her working for him, how was he going to feel now he was dating her? “If it makes you feel any better, he never liked Connor....Not since the first day he met him...” she said hoping maybe they might at least settle any worries he might have that her father liked Connor. “He would have him round to be polite, but he rarely spoke to him, my mother did all the talking.... She’s nothing like my father, she’s welcoming and kind and caring, gentle.... that’s not to say she doesn’t have a fire there, she sure put my dad in his place a few times. Poor man never knows what to do when she does.” she said with a small chuckle, hoping that would at least settle his nerves. “He will test you; I kno
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w he will, he will see what strength you got, size you up, push your buttons, I can’t even say how nice he will be straight away.... The best advice I can give you is not to back down to him, don’t give him the satisfaction, he tries to seek out weaknesses in anyone who crosses him, Connor never lasted a second with him, funny really.... considering how he is now...” she said a little sadly. Finally finishing washing him she placed the wash cloth on the side . “ Luigi Francoli Grappa del Gattinara, is one of his favourite drinks, I’m not sure if you can get it here, it’s very expensive, I'm not sure who sells it, but he loves Grappa . So if you want to get him something he would probably like that....” She wanted to tell him everything would be okay, but she truly didn’t know, really it would be down to him how the meeting went, and how her father would take the news, something she truly wasn’t looking forward to.
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Miles King BOT 24-May-23 12:31 PM
It went without saying that Miles was nervous. He did his best not to show it, not to show how much this meeting weighed on him, but the fact was that this wasn’t a simple meeting. He wasn’t just going in to negotiate a take over of a company and negotiate a fair asking cost for it. He wasn’t accompanying someone that he cared about so they could visit family that they hadn’t seen in a long while like her Grandfather had been. This was her Father. This was a meeting to tell the man that raised her, that Miles was interested in courting and dating his daughter. That’s not just a quick and easy interaction, no matter if it was Miles or not. The fact that it was Miles and not some other guy like Connor or anyone else, only made it worse. He was a direct competitor to her father’s business. In addition to being Larisa’s direct boss at the same time. Classifying this as a hostile takeover in her father’s eyes would likely be a massive understatement. That didn’t even scratch the surface of the bad publicity that Miles had already, the reputation that had followed him around during his period of grief over the loss of his mother and the shattering of his heart. So when he asked about her father, Miles was grateful that Larisa seemed to understand the gravity of the situation. He was looking at a mountain without a pass to traverse, so something, anything would help him fight a foothold at this point. He stood there quietly and listened to every word she divulged about her old man. Every tidbit that he might be able to use to his advantage. The way that Larisa described her father, felt oddly familiar. A stubborn, strong minded, arrogant man, who put his career and his business first and was difficult to get along with. Who cared for his wife and was tender to her while being tough on everyone else. “He sounds like Edward.” Miles said finally, picking up his shampoo and getting his hair cleaned quickly. He was already going to be late out the door; coffee would have
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to wait until he got to the office at this point, but this information was important. He’d skip the whole day if it meant studying up on the adversary he was going up against. Her Father… not an Adversary… He corrected himself though at the same time it spoke volumes to him that his immediate thought was that Mr. Bechtel was an opponent. Was someone he had to beat to win. In a way it was true, but this wasn’t just a boxing match like Connor’s would be. This was a game of Chess, and Miles played to win.
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A slight grimace came to Miles’ face though as he rinsed his hair out. He had hoped that the hobbies that her father had might be something that he could find common ground on. Something that he could talk to the man about that might open the door for him to show that he wasn’t such a piece of trash that the media made Miles out to be. However, Miles detested golf, and he wasn’t into sports. At least not football, so he had no idea how to talk to the man about those particular interests. For Miles, he enjoyed cars and racing, as well as sailing and even fishing as a pastime though he rarely got to. Her father and Miles couldn’t be further opposites if they tried. How was he supposed to talk to this man if the only things they had in common, were their rivalry in business and Larisa? “Good businessmen are ruthless… so that’s actually a compliment.” Miles commented to her, though he understood that that wouldn’t exactly be a mark of favor for him. A hard, ruthless man wouldn’t be someone he could sit and have a drink with. Especially if he couldn’t let his guard down which Miles imagined he wouldn’t feel obligated to. At least, not at first. There has to be something that we have in common… something that might help her father not to immediately detest me.. ”If it makes you feel any better, he never liked Connor…” “Loads better.” Miles couldn’t help the grin that spread over his face. “I like your father a little more already.” That was at least something. Maybe her father wouldn’t hate him so much, if Miles explained how he had saved Larisa’s life after she was assaulted by Connor. Of course he’d leave out the fact that he let her in on her own in the first place, something that he had been vehemently against from the start. As she got to the topic of her mother, Miles remained silent. Her mother sounded familiar too. A kind, and caring woman, gentle and welcoming who likely smiled a lot and encouraged more than she chastised. Charlotte… That Miles cou
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ldn’t really help drawing the similarities between her mother and his. A quiet warmth spread over his face at that thought. At least her mother might like me then… Her advice continued stating that he would be tested, and Miles just nodded. That he had anticipated. It was almost a universal rule of becoming a father; you tested and sized up the men in your daughter’s life because none of them are worthy of her until they gain your approval first. Miles had never been one to back down from a fight, and this would be no different.
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“I’ll have to look it up… I’ve never had it.” Miles admitted. He was a scotch drinker when he did, and he had a favorite that he would indulge in. One bottle had already been opened and emptied, while a second had been opened at home when Edward had come by. The third he had planned to bring to the office, but now he wondered if in place of the Grappa that he didn’t have, if a substitute of his favorite liquor would suffice enough. But she was right, he may not have time to go and get the liquor of choice for her father, but he certainly couldn’t show up empty handed either. Miles would have to think of how he was going to go about this as he rinsed himself off and made to get out of the shower. Before he stepped around her, Miles quickly pulled her in close, his arms wrapping around her tightly before they loosened as to not hurt her further. “I’ll do my best… I promise Agnellino.” He whispered into her ear, leaving kisses on her freshly cleaned neck as his way of saying farewell to her. It was hard to release her, hard to get out of that shower and dry himself off. He left the water on so that she could finish herself up, not wanting to leave her to begin with. Still, he had to get himself going, and while he hated the idea of it, Miles knew there was no alternative today. That meeting with Connor had to be set up, and there were things he just couldn’t do from home. “Let me know what time tonight, with your father… I may have to stop somewhere but I’ll be home as soon as I can to pick you up.” He said gently, deciding in that moment that it would be best to take her himself. To drive her where she wanted to be. Reluctant as he was, Miles slipped out of the shower and got himself ready for work. A navy striped suit today, with thin silver lines running vertically down it. He wore a pair of black dress shoes that were shined appropriately, and slid his silver Rolex onto his wrist. It took him a moment or two to brush his teeth, style his hair and shave a lit
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tle so the stubble was beaten back a bit. In no time at all, he was dressed for success, even though all he’d rather be was naked in bed with Larisa instead. It was hard to leave her, not wanting to make his way out of that bedroom towards the front door where his keys and his briefcase waited for him. Miles felt odd as he stood in his bedroom doorway once everything had been set and he was ready to go. He wanted to say something, but the words seemed held on the tip of his tongue unwilling to be said. “Give me a call, if you need anything…” Was all he said instead, waiting to hear her response before he’d finally make his way out the door.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-May-23 03:19 AM
He sounds like Edward The thought had her sighing a little before she nodded at his suggestion. "I think most business men have the same traits, I guess when your dealing with difficult clients and meetings here and abroad you have to at least harden up, the business world has most defiantly changed my father, But with time, he can be okay, sometimes anyway, he just strives for perfection everything has to be just right, he has high expectations, and whilst me and him haven't always seen eye to eye his fiercely protective of me, which is why i can imagine once he hears about what happened with Connor....Your not going to be the only one he needs to worry about..." she said softly, wincing a little at her thoughts he was going to be furious that she hadn't told him about that yet, and left it until now....It wasn't that she hadn't wanted to, but she was dealing with so much it simply slipped her mind, but at least today hopefully she would get things straightened out. Good Buisnessmen are ruthless...So that's actually a compliment She smiled at his words, she guessed it was, she had seen that nature in Miles occasionally the way he was able to negotiate with clients, how he handled meetings, and how he was on the phone, he had a dominating nature, and that she knew was something you needed to even have a hope or surviving in the business world, at least she could recognise the point he was making there, when Connor came up and Miles grinned she couldn't stop the small chuckle that left her lips. "I thought you might at least like that..." she teased unable to grin at the sheer joy the man felt about that, but it was true anyway, He detested him, loathed him even, it's why Connor very rarely ever went over there with her, the cold glares he would give him across the table made him uncomfortable, or so he said. "If you need any help i can look it up here for you? See if i can find anywhere that sells it or at least similar that you can grab on the way home la
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ter? if you want anyway..." She offered knowing he would be busy today she was sure, and probably didn't have all the time in the world to be researching gifts for her Father, if she could at least help a little then she would whilst she was here, Larisa was just reaching for the shampoo before she felt his strong arms come around her , his words brought a soft smile to her face her hand coming up to gentle drag along his arm tenderly. "I know you will Il mio lupo " She said softly back feeling his lips fall to her neck. "I'll let you know as soon as i do..." she said, before he finally left that shower, she watched him go before turning back needing to finish of in the shower anyway , the shampoo in her hand she washed her hair lathering it up closing her eyes as she did pondering how later would go, she knew the first meeting wouldn't result in them being the best of friends of that she was sure, but she at least hoped him helping her like he has with the case, protecting her from Connor, and being the gentleman and caring man he was would at least earn him some brownie points, She could only hope anyway, she had her eyes closed her head tilted back washing out the shampoo before she heard him call. "I will, have a good day, drive safe " she called to him before continuing the remainder of her shower alone, a solemn expression coming against her face, god she couldn't wait to get back to the office, being at home like this was grating on her, she liked being out of the house, in the company of other's. It wouldn't be long she had to remind her self, finally finishing of her shower she stepped out grabbing the towel and wrapping it around her self, deciding she would call her father once she was ready..Best to get it over with she thought.
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Miles King BOT 25-May-23 06:53 AM
”Have a good day, drive safe.” The whole drive into the office Miles felt irritated. The words she’d said to him on the way out the door felt so natural and domestic that he hated the fact that she had had to say them. He’d rather stay at the house. Lounge around with Larisa and do his work from his home office instead of going in today. He hadn’t wanted to leave her, especially wet in the shower. The image of her under the shower with the water rinsing down her body nearly blinded him multiple times on the way into the office. Once he damn near rear ended someone thinking about it. I’m far to distracted today… I really hope tonight will go well.. It has to go well…please let it go well.. After traffic and not wanting to be in the office at all today, Miles parked the emerald green Aston in his parking space feeling lousy and wanting to turn the car back on to leave again. He went over the idea of having Larisa look up the specific drink that her father liked, and after considering it, Miles decided it was best to have her look it up. Agnellino - I think I’ll take you up on that. Would you mind finding and ordering that drink your father likes please? Here’s the information for my account. My card is on file. Feel free to order what you need too. Rush shipping is approved, especially if we’re thinking of meeting him tonight. Just have it sent to the penthouse. Thank you - xo Lupo The text message was sent while he sat in the car. Miles stared at it for a moment, just waiting to see if she would have seen the message before he decided he had dawdled long enough and stepped out of the car to head inside. He must have had a serious face on when he walked by Rosie, as when she greeted him this morning she immediately slunk back down. Miles didn’t really have the time or the wherewithal to try and make the receptionist feel better, deciding not to say a word and just go up to his office. The ride up the elevator was noticeably silent and empty. Miles found
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himself glancing to the side of the lift, imagining Larisa in one of her lovely office outfits leaning against the side of the elevator. A quiet smile came to his face, thinking of her in a sharp skirt and jacket, dressed for success and ready for her day. With her hair cascading over her shoulders and her make up done naturally to bring out the beauty she already had. The illusion of her standing there in a pair of black heels turned and smirked at him, her arms folded across her chest and a teasing gleam in her ocean blue eyes. He could almost hear her teasing voice saying something sassy to him about how he was looking. How he was scowling and should stop being so serious.
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“I’ll try Agnellino…” Miles whispered to the apparition of her, knowing full well that he was just talking to himself. It became all the more clear when the elevator stopped at the top floor, the doors opening to show the empty lobby area. The desk outside his office was noticeably empty and the small smile slowly faded as he made his way to his office. The temperature felt like it dropped in the room, even though it was a comfortable temperature as he made it to the office door. It would be a long day, and Miles wasn’t looking forward to it. Even his luxurious private space with it’s floor to ceiling windows and the beautiful view of the bay and the sparkling city didn’t seem to improve his mood. Miles was on autopilot, setting up his machine and getting started on work and getting himself ready for his first few meetings of the day. His hand reached out automatically hoping to find that coffee cup that Larisa would normally make and bring to him, only to find an empty space where it normally would be. He didn’t even realize how used to it he’d gotten, staring at the empty space a little sadly. Miles pulled his phone back out, and sent a short message to Larisa, unable to get her out of his head and needing some kind of contact with her to try and continue his day today. The office feels empty without you…
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-May-23 08:14 AM
She didn't dress herself so casually today deciding that she would indeed make some effort, regardless if she was just sitting around the penthouse, She did after all have it in her head that perhaps she would indeed see her Father tonight, she at least hoped she would, she truly wanted to get the meeting out of the way, she was extremely nervous for it , anxious even. What if he went horribly? what would she do then? despite her feelings towards her family she at least hoped they would like Miles eventually she had no worries where her mother was concerned, she would see Miles for the kind gentle man he was she was sure Unless dad has been telling her all the bad things about him the thought had her wincing a large sigh leaving her lips it will be okay....It will be okay she said to herself over and over again, hoping at least her little pep talk would help a little. She stepped out of the bedroom she shared with Miles stepping into the spare bedroom, a small smile coming to her face as she did, I mean really, she should just move herself in there, but then it was nice to have a wardrobe to herself. though there wasn't much in there, not compared to what she had at the house she shared with Connor, she thought to all the clothes she had there and frowned Maybe i can go back...At some point to get them she thought, she had too many to truly just leave behind. That's if he hadn't done anything to them that was, she peered towards the large window to see the clouds outside, she reached in pulling out a long sleeved black ribbed dress, tugging on some underwear she pulled the dress down, it fit snug around her curves but gave her enough room so it didn't tug on her ribs too much, still feeling those twinges she knew she had to take her medication. She made her way downstairs into the quiet room, she paused in her steps gazing around at the quiet apartment and felt a sense of loneliness wash over, the place didn't feel the same without Miles there , her a
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rms pulled around herself her brows furrowing together at how empty it felt, how empty she felt without him, the gentle ping of her phone took her attention, moving to where it was on the counter she picked it uo, reading the message she smiled . Il Mio Lupo - I'll see what I can find, I'll do it right now, I hope today goes okay, I'll do what I can hear to make it better for you it was on the tip of her tongue to tell him she missed him, wished he was here. But would she be stupid to say that? maybe, he had only just left after all, so instead she sent the message as it was, sighing she grasped her phone and laptop moving to the kitchen table she placed the bits down before making her way back into the kitchen and placing the coffee machine on to make a coffee, going to grab her pills she popped a few grabbing a glass of water she swallowed down the pills before that coffee was ready pouring herself a mug she made it how she liked it before making her way back to that kitchen table. She looked at the computer thinking for a moment before dragging her phone closer to her I really should call him first... but the thought of the whole conversation was making her stomach twist with a deep breath she called his number, waiting a moment for him to answer, before to her surprise it wasn't her Father's voice she heard on the other end, instead it was her mother's hearing the gentle voice come across the speaker made her sink down into the chair a little deeper.
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"Ciao mamma, come mai hai il telefono di papà?"Hello mum, how come you have father's phone? "Perché tuo padre apparentemente non riesce a ricordare tutto, ma il signore sa che non dimentica il suo telefono di lavoro"Because apparently your Father can’t remember everything, but lord knows he doesn’t forget his work phone Larisa chucked at her mother's statement her finger idly tracing the table in front of her, hearing her mother's voice was a welcome relief from what she thought she was going to hear. "Tutto bene Larisa? per che cosa avevate bisogno di vostro Padre? Posso aiutare con qualcosa?" Everything All right Larisa? What did you need your father for? Can I help with anything?Her mothers voice asked, causing Larisa to frown a little, god she was so nervous about all of it, to have to tell them what had happened to them, and introduce Miles at the same time, she didn't know how it would go, and a big part of her was terrified it would go badly, then what? not only would the tabloids not accept them, even her own family wouldn't , the thought didn't bare thinking about. “ Mi chiedevo se posso venire stasera. Di alcune cose voglio parlare a te e a mio padre” I wondered if I can come over tonight? theirs some things I want to talk to you and Father about
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Certo che puoi Larisa, vuoi cenare? questo ha qualcosa a che fare con il giovane con cui eri nei tabloid che ha reso tuo padre più caldo di una fornace? Of course you can Larisa, Would you like dinner? does this have anything to do with the young man you was in the tabloids with that has your Father hotter then a furnace?Her mothers words did nothing to settle those nerves she already felt, her hand coming to run through her damp hair , so her father was upset about it, well that truly was no surprise she could tell by their heated phonecall not long after it got published, but it gave her a even greater unsettling feeling . “Sì mamma, le loro altre cose devo dirti, ma verrà con me... Stavamo riunendosi, ecco perché sto chiamando, per vedere se andava bene, non voglio sconvolgere nessuno....” Yes mum, Theirs other things I need to tell you to, But he will be coming with me...Were coming together, that's why I'm calling, to see if it was okay, I don't want to upset anyone.... There was silence that came over the other end of the phone, her mother not yet responding, and that only made Larisa suck in a deep breath, her bottom lip going between her teeth to chew on them gently. The silence seemed to stretch on for hours before finally she answered her.
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"Volevo venire stasera se posso? Avevo bisogno di parlare con entrambi di qualcosa"Don't worry about your father, I will handle him, You come round tonight, This must be important to you, to want to do this, I'll do us all dinner okay? Her mother’s calm collected voice came through and it almost made Larisa want to cry at how understanding she appeared to be, and how happy she seemed to accept them both round there, she just hoped her Father would be to. “Grazie, mamma” Thankyou, mumNon c'è bisogno di Larisa, vieni stasera verso le 7? tuo padre dovrebbe essere a casa non molto tempo dopo, farò la tua lasagna preferita No need Larisa, Come round tonight about 7? your Father should be home not long after, I'll do your favorite' Lasagna Larisa smiled at the thought, imagining her mother’s cooking and the extra’s she does with it. “Sembra meraviglioso mamma, Miles adorerà la tua cucina.” That sounds wonderful Mum, Miles will love your cooking The two finished the conversation with a pleasant exchange before Larisa hung up the phone and sat back taking a deep breath, Well they knew they were coming, well her mother did anyway, how her father would take it would come later, she just hoped at least her mother would warn him ...The last thing she wanted was him walking in to see them both there, she didn’t think they would go down well. Before she heard her phone ding, she reached forward seeing another message from Miles and smiled sweetly. The penthouse feels empty without you.... I miss you Miles, were go to my father’s tonight, we need to be there at 7. my mother said she will cook for us, if you like my cooking just wait until you taste hers....It will be okay Miles, no matter what happens, Please don’t be nervous x she sent the message before finally moving to her laptop deciding she truly needed to distract herself, first stop...To see if she could find the Grappa he liked.
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Miles King BOT 25-May-23 09:14 AM
“I understand that there have been some personnel changes in your department? Have you spoken with finance regarding the compensation packages for that?” Miles was saying, taking a few notes in the meeting he was stuck in. The rest of his leadership team around the conference table were making their cases on increasing their spending budget to hire additional personnel, while Dustin in IT had declared he’d needed to hire three additional technicians without first discussing it with the finance team. Miles was there to oversee it, but he really didn’t have his heart in the meeting at all. He sat in his chair, with his hand holding up the side of his face while his arm rested on the armrest of the chair. His legs were crossed and while he looked fairly commanding and could be considered intimidating if you didn’t know him, for Miles this was barely the minimum. “Yes I have.” Dustin retorted, looking up indignantly towards Miles with his lips held tight together in annoyance. “And Finance was dragging their feet getting back to me abo-” “That’s because we had to adjust the budget after the quarterly meeting!” Rebecca, a fiery red headed woman with square spectacles shouted back across the table at Dustin. The head of finance was always a bit of a firecracker, which Miles appreciated. She had the books in order and did it well. He couldn’t fault her for being passionate over the numbers. “No one sent out that memo until after I sent the offers! What did you expect me to do?” Dustin argued back and that just made Rebecca red in the face, her freckles burning under a heated flush on her cheeks. “I don’t know, maybe check with the rest of the team before you make the offer Dustin!” They had been at this for nearly an hour. Trying to figure out where the best place to cut would be and finance had come up with letting a few staff go. Miles had been against the idea and asked where the overspend was coming from. He wished he hadn’t. Still, while the pair of them argued a
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nd the rest of his leadership team looked on or took sides, he just sat there and observed in silence. The only time he stirred was when he felt his phone in his pocket give a quiet buzz against his thigh. It took him no time to pull the device out and for the first time all through that meeting Miles smiled gently at the message that had come up.
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She missed him. I miss you too.. He thought, unsure if he should say it back or if that would make him look pathetic or clingy. He hated the idea of making himself appear to need her too much, not wanting to scare her away. Even though he already knew that this was true. He did need her. A gentle smile came to his face and he sighed reading the rest of the message before responding. I’m sure your mother’s cooking is phenomenal. I look forward to it. I feel better already thinking about it. Wish you were here instead. Would much rather have you keep me company over this boring financial meeting…xo “Mr. King? Are you with us?” It was Julia’s voice, sitting at his right and when Miles looked up he realized that he had been asked something and had completely missed the conversation entirely. Julia was raising a brow at him, a light smile beginning to pull at her lips. HR always attended these meetings, so Miles just cleared his throat and sat up a little straighter with his phone resting in his lap. “Of course I am. Just because I’m not paying attention to the endless bickering of Rebecca and Dustin, doesn’t mean I’m not here Jules.” He said sternly, his dark eyes glaring at the rest of the table as they shuffled back to the discussion at hand.
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An hour later and Miles was finally released back to his office, groaning a little as he sat down and tilted his head back in his chair. The meeting had gone well enough and a compromise had been reached regarding Dustin’s hiring, Rebecca’s numbers and the budget over all for the next fiscal quarter. Now he just had some time to himself to complete the different reports and contracts he had to review for the day but Miles had no energy to even pull them up. Instead he pulled his phone out and checked if Larisa had messaged him at all. When no such message had come through, he decided that he really needed to see her in the lonely confines of his office. I miss you too. What are you doing right now? I could use a pick me up… would love to see you. Miles was hoping she’d take a picture of herself. Just something that he could have to occupy his mind for a moment and let his nerves about tonight settle. She was working on getting the drink for her father, and Miles wasn’t sure how well that was going. However, it dawned on him that her mother would be present too. The last thing he wanted to do was to be rude and not try to be gentlemanly to her too. He just wasn’t raised to do anything else. So while he waited for Larisa to see if she’d send a message back to him he quietly searched on his phone for what he thought would be perfect. The selection had been something he took his time on, not wanting to appear desperate or flashy or even cocky. This had to be a subtle thing, something that she might appreciate and hopefully if he got in good with his wife, then perhaps Mr. Bechtel wouldn’t despite the hell out of him right off the bat.
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There was really no way to be sure though. For all Miles knew, the gesture would be seen as him just wanting to flirt with as many women as possible. Even if that couldn’t have been further from the truth. His mind wandered to how Larisa had described her mother, and he couldn’t help but think of his own. He missed her. She had been such a positive and supportive force in his life, that the void of her absence would probably never truly fill. Except, the normal sorrow he felt when he thought back on Charlotte King wasn’t as strong as it was before. It was like the hurt was slowly starting to heal, and the only difference that could come from that Miles surmised was time and Larisa being in his life. Sighing, Miles sat himself back upright, going to his computer to type an email to Melissa, needing to get her on setting up that meeting with Connor and wanting a progress report on how that would go. He didn’t care when it was, or for how long. All he wanted was Connor in his office as soon as possible. This meeting couldn’t wait, not if Miles hoped to be successful at it. The message he got back was an email from Melissa that he was cc’ed on, directed to Connor and to Connor’s attorney. It was cordial and polite, requesting an audience with Mr. Johnson at his earliest convenience alone with Mr. King at his office at King’s Acquisitions and Investments. The discussion would involve the suit between both parties and the damages that had been accrued with the possibility of settlement out of court if interested. Miles just hoped that Connor would agree. As much as he hated the guy, Miles knew that this was the best course of action to try and get Connor away from Larisa for good. And at least having the meeting at his own office building would almost feel like ‘home field advantage’ to Miles.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-May-23 10:05 AM
It was only a matter of minutes before the response came through on her phone to signal that Miles had messaged her back, she picked it up glancing down at the phone to read his message with a small smile , she was glad at least he was a little more settled about tonight, that he wasn’t as worked up as she imagined he would be, with her mother she knew it would be okay, once she met Miles and saw the man she saw she knew she would love him just as much as she did, her father was another story...But if she could at least win her mother round, as far as she was concerned that was half the battle won, she so desperately wanted them to like him, she knew how hard headed her father could be, but who knew...Maybe things might work out better then she thought they might. She thought about him then sat in that financial meeting and couldn’t help but chuckle. She could just picture the way his brows furrowed at the boring conversation going on around him, as money and budgets were mentioned, his exasperated face when he left that meeting to come back to his office, something she had only seen a few times, but her mind clearly visualizing it for her....her face sunk a little the more she thought about him, god she had it bad...And she was only just realizing how bad she had it.
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“How hard is it to find a damn bottle …. Why does he have to be so damn fussy with what he drinks....” She grumbled her hands in her face as she stared at the laptop, she was having no luck finding the specific bottle he wanted, she found some bottles but not the brand he liked, and if she did find it , it wasn’t going to be able to turn up that day because it would need to be shipping from Italy, and express shipping was one thing but it would . “You always have to be so god damn difficult...” she muttered. Well, if she couldn’t find the bottle, she knew he liked maybe she could find one he would like as an alternative, searching through the channels suddenly she came across a bottle. She brought it up gazing at it, it was almost identical to the bottle that he normally drank from, a expensive looking bottle with similar tones to the one he drank, she gazed at the price and winced a little Well....Miles did say I could get it... she thought, though she felt a little uneasy about spending this on it, but she was almost certain if she got nothing he would be even more anxious, so thinking Fuck it, she added it to the cart grabbing a few little extra bits for them as well seeing how they were going to spend the weekend together she thought they better get some supplies, adding what she thought they needed before paying on the card he directed her to, choosing express delivery with an estimated time of a hour Perfect she thought before accepting the delivery. It was at that time she heard her phone ding again peering down to it she saw it was from Miles bringing it forward she smiled, though that smile turned mischievous when he said he wanted to see her, Exactly how much of her he didn’t say...and he did say he wanted a pick me up...She stood her self up from the chair ruffling that dress up her frame over the tops of her underwear, the black laced underwear she was wearing matched the dress she was wearing to, she knew she was teasing him, but she could
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n’t help herself. What better pick me up was their truly then of her in her underwear? 
CLICK She gazed down at the photo she had taken, deciding on just her breasts concealed just enough in the lacey bra that cupper her breasts and revealed just enough of them at the top, the lace made it almost see through revealing her flesh beneath it and the slight pink of her nipples underneath it. She couldn’t stop herself from chuckling a little at the photo she took. What kind of girlfriend who I be if I didn’t at least give you a satisfying pick me up Il Mio Lupo, please tell me if you require anymore... she teased sending the message first before she sent the photo along with it. Giggling to herself as she did place that phone down and sliding the dress back down her frame enough so she could sit back down on the chair practically bouncing as she waited for his response...hoping she at least didn’t over step the mark with the photo.
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Miles King BOT 25-May-23 10:43 AM
“The contract looks great. I’ve sent the approval for it so go ahead and -” Miles paused mid sentence, hearing his phone ping on the desk next to him. He was in the middle of another meeting, this time with his marketing team who wanted to contract an outside company to help with additional advertising and if the deal could be put into the budget. After going over everything, Miles didn’t see why not and had approved the expenditure. He was just about to tell Tristan that there was nothing else he needed to do when that message pinged again. Two messages? He wondered, thinking perhaps one was from Larisa and another from someone else at first. “You know what to do Tristan.” Miles said quietly, picking up his phone and ending the video call. Tristan was in France at the moment with the team there, so Miles had had the meeting over a video conference call instead in his office. It was often the way he made sure that the France and Italy offices were running smoothly when he couldn’t be there in person. “What kind of girlfriend…” Miles began reading aloud, smiling at the little pet name before the image came up after initially taking a moment to load. The man nearly dropped his phone. He had expected her to take a selfie, just one in her loungers on the couch perhaps or enjoying a cup of coffee in the kitchen or maybe even slacking off by lying out on the balcony. There was no doubt that what she sent instead was a thousand times better. Miles stared at his phone with his mouth slightly open, immediately feeling the need to adjust his trousers so he could sit a little more comfortably in his chair. The way her lacy bra teased at the beautifully soft mounds beneath was beautiful. It took him a good few minutes just staring at the phone, willing the photo to come to life or for Larisa to walk into his office in just her underwear before he decided it’d be a good idea to respond back to her.
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The very fucking best kind. That’s quite the pick me up. You’re fucking gorgeous, I damn near dropped my phone. I absolutely require additional morale boosting pick me ups like that.. What do I have to do for another Agnellino? - xxx After sending the message to her, Miles chuckled taking in the photo he’d gotten and admiring the beautiful woman in it. A beautiful woman that wanted to share an intimate photo with him, even though he hadn’t expected her to. A beautiful woman that shared his home with him, and his bed and had completely entwined herself into his life. And Miles wouldn’t have had it any other way.
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Melissa Brady BOT 25-May-23 10:44 AM
She sat typing at her computer, drafting up the next legal documents she needed for the case involving her client Larisa Bechtel and Miles King, versus one Connor Johnson. There had been extensive damage done to Connor’s front entry way door it seemed, as well as to his personal vehicle caused by Mr. King’s driver Thomas Crowley. The account that Thomas had given Melissa had tracked with what Miles had mentioned as the order of events and from what she could gather it seemed like Connor might have confessed in front of witnesses to the harm that he had caused Larisa. “I just hope that Connor is willing to meet…” She was saying to herself, pushing up her black rimmed glasses as she continued working on the documentation waiting for some kind of response from Connor or from her boss Mr. King. It had been a bit of a scare for her to lose such a valuable client just because she had followed his orders. Melissa wanted to be sure that wouldn’t happen again, so she decided to send a quick message to Larisa just to apprise her of the situation. They were supposed to be transparent right? Hello Ms. Bechtel - I wanted to update you I have reached out to Connor in order to set up the requested meeting between Mr. King and him. As a precaution, if Mr. Johnson contacts you at all, please forward all correspondence to me so I can add it to your file. If there’s anything I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to ask. - Melissa The only thing that bothered Melissa was that Mr. King had wanted this meeting to be done alone. That included her too. She had protested, stating that he needed legal council in the room with him, but Miles had been absolutely insistent on it. That no one but Connor and perhaps his lawyer if he felt so inclined to have someone else with him were allowed in the room. It would be the two of them or at best the three of them and Miles would not budge on this detail. Why does he want this to be a private meeting though? She wondered, deci
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ding to make a phone call to see if she could distract herself until Connor’s message would come through. Hopefully with a date and time that he could attend.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-May-23 11:19 AM
She didn’t know why she was so nervous suddenly, knowing she had sent him a intimate photo what if he found it seedy? Not classy? She didn’t really think about that before she sent it. Surely, he wouldn’t think that of her though, right? What if he did...He might think your like one of those other women she grimaced at her thoughts, would they of done things like that for him? Why the hell was she even thinking about that now, she shook her head pushing herself up from the table she stepped over to the fridge grabbing a bottle of water out when she heard her phone ping and damn nearly dropped that water at the fright it gave her, and knowing it must have been him who responded. She made her way over to the phone picking it up to read his message she couldn’t help the small chuckle that left her lips, and knowing he at least said he liked it made her relax almost instantly, god 16 more days...The sheer thought was enough to make her groan audibly, that was to long...Far to long, But it didn’t mean they couldn’t do Nothing right? They had after all had fun the other night and it was good to say the least, satisfying anyway.... They at least had that for the next 16 days. Devi solo dire chiedi gentilmente mio lupo, e ti darò tutto ciò che desideri You only have to say ask nicely my wolf, and I'll give you whatever you desire she typed back before she sent the message, the smile was damn near splitting her face in half, imaging him in the office stumbling over that phone which also brought a small pink tinge to her cheeks, biting down on her bottom lip before she closed the apps on the computer and opened up his Calander already seeing some new dates and a few things that needed tidying up she decided she would at least make a start on that, to somewhat distract her before he would respond. Hearing the next ping however only had that excitement growing. “My my...Someone is Ea-” her trail of thought soon ended when she realized who the message was
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from, not from Miles at all but from Melissa the attorney, that smile soon faded as a small frown creased her face as what was going on around her soon came crashing back against her, for a moment she truly forgotten about it, lost in teasing Miles, lost in her work , but now here it was at the front of her mind again and she sighed deeply, whilst she appreciated she appeared to be keeping her in the loop, she still could of done without it for just a moment Melissa – thank you for letting me know, I’m not entirely too sure what Miles wants with this meeting, He hasn’t said much about it, I’m assuming you will be attending as well? Sending the message she popped the phone down, she assumed she would be, why wouldn’t she be? She was still very much under the assumption this meeting would take place in the station, with the attorneys hashing out the details, she was still very much unaware what Miles had requested.
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Miles King BOT 25-May-23 02:46 PM
He could admit, that he was thoroughly distracted with just the one picture. Having stared at it for quite a few minutes admiring the beauty that was shown. It took a bit of self control to put his phone back down and get back to work. His eyes drifting to the time in the bottom corner of the screen. It was nearly lunch time, and Miles had the fleeting thought of going out for lunch today, though the thought was quickly put aside. He had too much work to get done and he really didn’t think he’d be able to drive all the way back home to pleasure Larisa before going back to the office. That and he was very sure that he wouldn’t want to leave once he got started. His mood had improved dramatically though with the surprise boudoir photo, and he playfully held his lower lip looking back over at his phone. She was a distraction, but damn was she a welcome one. He was in the middle of submitting an expense report to be looked over by finance with Julia’s sign off on it, when his phone buzzed not once, but twice on his desk. Chuckling a little, Miles sat back in his chair, ready for the next installment of Larisa Lewds to show up on his screen. To his disappointment but not his surprise, Larisa hadn’t sent a photo, merely a message back. “Cheeky.” He murmured aloud darkly, though a smile remained on the man’s face. If this was the game she wanted to play, then he was all for it. He considered her request for a moment, before typing back his response. That Was me asking nicely… But if you’re willing to give whatever I desire… then I desire you. Be a good girl and send another and I might just come home early and reward you. Miles wasn’t sure if the assertive nature of his demand would come across in text, so he made sure to send a photo himself. He wasn’t practiced at taking selfies, but he didn’t need to show the full front of him either. The photo he took was of the chest down, showing off how tight the white dress shirt clung to his abdomen, the o
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pen jacket of his suit casually displaying it. His legs were left open, and his other hand had the distinctive gesture being made in the still frame of ‘Come Here’, with his index curled and the rest of his fingers closed. He was half tempted to send her a bit more than that, but decided that was enough of a tease. Especially considering in the picture the ridge against his leg was fairly well seen. It was a commanding picture, even if it didn’t show his face, and Miles just hoped she could find the humor and the fun in their little game. In reality, he was hoping to come home early anyway, considering he wanted to make sure he was cleaned up and ready to go before their dinner tonight at 7pm with the Bechtels.
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Melissa Brady BOT 25-May-23 02:46 PM
“Yes.. I understand… Thank you so much.” Quietly the phone was hung up and Melissa hung her head in her hands. The case had seemed so straight forward, but without a response from Connor, she wasn’t sure how she was supposed to deliver on the request that Mr. King had given to her. She had tried for most of the morning to get ahold of Mr. Johnson, but only got to his attorney instead. The message at least was relayed that Mr. King wanted an audience with Connor alone to discuss the details of the suit and of the damages to his house and car. While the attorney made no promises to Melissa over the phone, she was hopeful that the offer would be considered. She was just about to get up and go get lunch, when her phone buzzed with a message. Hoping it was the attorney, Melissa was a little underwhelmed seeing Larisa’s message instead. At least she doesn’t hate me… that’s a start She thought, sitting back down and tucking her long blonde hair out of her face for a moment. After reading it, Melissa actually had to think if she was invited to that particular meeting. Mr. King hadn’t specified if he wanted his attorney present, though she assumed that he would. If he was meeting with a rival client, it wouldn’t be wise to meet with him without council. Hi Ms. Bechtel - It is my understanding that I will be accompanying Mr. King in this private meeting. I know that he has made it very clear that you are not to attend, for your own safety and his mental wellbeing. The request from him was pretty sudden, but I’m hoping to get a response from Mr. Johnson’s attorney any minute now with the details of the meeting for him. I’ll keep you posted, if you’d like. - Melissa
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She read over the message twice before sending it, making sure there wasn’t anything that she missed. As far as she understood it, Miles wanted to have this meeting and he wanted it privately. She wasn’t entirely sure why, only speculating that he wanted it purely for the purpose of settling out of court for the damages to Connor’s home and car, but because Melissa didn’t know for sure, she wasn’t about to tell Larisa that. Just as she was about to stand to go get herself lunch, her phone went off again. Grumbling a little, her stomach ready to eat itself, Melissa took a look and a bright smile rose on her face. It was Connor’s attorney, requesting details for the meeting to relay to Connor. Melissa quickly messaged them back. Thanks for getting back to me. Mr. King would like this to be a private meeting in his office at King’s A&I. Security is available should Mr. Johnson feel the need for it at any time. My client hasn’t discussed the details for the conversation but likely it will be for the damages to Mr. Johnson’s home and vehicle, to settle that part of the suit out of court so there is less going into this other than the charges that were filed. At this time, I don’t know if the charges from our end will be lifted, but it is a good possibility that my clients may consider it, if Mr. Johnson is civil in this meeting. I’m very sure both parties just want this whole ordeal to be over with and not be drawn out in a long legal process. Let me know Mr. Johnson’s availability and I can get him scheduled to see Mr. King at his earliest convenience.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-May-23 07:58 PM
Larisa heard the distinct ping of her phone, peering down to it she noticed a response from Melissa , she scanned over the text of it and sighed a little, well at least she would be there anyway, she still wasn’t sure on the finer details but she just had to trust Miles that he knew what he was doing, and that if she needed to know, she was very aware that she wasn’t to go anywhere near this meeting, Miles had been very strict on that fact, and even if he hadn’t she knew she wouldn’t of wanted to be there anyway , the last thing she wanted was to be anywhere near that man if she could help it, she knew that the likelihood was she would see him in a court setting, it was obvious he wasn’t going to admit to what he did, and the thought of standing in front of a court room suddenly had a sour expression come over her features Would they believe her? SHe didn’t get chance to respond to Melissa’s message how ever before another message came through, she peered down to her phone again and seeing Miles name she instantly lit up, fumbling with the phone she opened it, reading his message the smile spread before she chuckled a little at his suggestion he did ask nicely, his words however had her own bottom lip pulling through her teeth in excitement, that was of course until the second photo came through and her hand clenched that small technical device even harder, her eyes scanned over it with a fiery need, peering against that shirt that was snug against his chest, before falling to his legs and his hand suggesting she Come here god if she could, what she would give to pull that dress up and sit on his lap. Give him exactly what they both desired, and when she saw that distinct bulge in his pants, he let her know just how much he wanted that to. He wanted another photo? Oh, she would give him another photo.... She gazed around the kitchen for a moment before standing up her hands tugged that dress back up before she walked round to the counter that he first had
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her own, she placed her phone down and carefully lifted herself up, the action tugged at her ribs causing her to groan a little but thankfully it didn’t hurt anymore once she was situated, her hands came to that bra where she carefully lifted it so her breasts would be out of the fabric of her bra, the bra sitting just beneath them but clearly showing of the full roundness of them, without the fabric there it would show those nipples more prominently her body was arched, the photo showing those breasts but not just that, it showed her stomach and down to the pants she wore, of course the bruise against her ribs was very obvious but she couldn’t help that, would he mind seeing it? She wasn’t sure.... but before she could let her mind think of it too much, she quickly typed a response. Would you like me to wait here for my reward sir? she teased sending the message and the photo so he would receive almost both together, she chuckled thinking of him receiving that message before suddenly there was a knock at the door, she yelped in surprise the phone in her hand slipping and hitting the floor beneath her as she scampered to get of the counter her hands desperately tugging up her bra and grasping at the fabric of her dress so it was sitting before, ensuring she was covered up before she moved to the door, she peeked out the peep hole not noticing anyone there she opened the door to see the groceries she had ordered placed on the doorstep, she smiled widely that they had arrived, luckily they wasn’t to heavy as she picked them up and carried them into the penthouse placing down on the counter before reaching in to pull the drink she had ordered her father out, it looked expensive and it looked good. She was sure he would like this, reaching down she grabbed her phone noticing it wasn’t damaged luckily before she started to put the groceries away.
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Miles King BOT 25-May-23 08:43 PM
For a few minutes, Miles sat and stared at the message he’d sent on his phone. Was it too much? Was he a little too forward? The quiet swell in his pants lessened a little at the thought that maybe she wouldn’t have appreciated the demand of him. Perhaps that she would have thought him rude or disrespectful in some way. Miles didn’t think he had been, but the possibility was there right? He was almost ordering her around, not as his employee but as his lover. Part of him really liked that concept, telling her exactly where he wanted her and just how badly he needed her. But another part made him think of how selfish that sounded. And being selfish made him think of Connor. The last fucking thing I am, is that bastard… Miles decided immediately, putting his phone down and getting back to work. He had to finish everything, and he still needed to pick something up on his way home to get Larisa. His mind raced with the figures he needed to work with, and the last meeting or two he had for the day that afternoon when his phone pinged again and he nearly threw it off the desk in his rush to grab it. He was grateful of the fact that he was alone in his office today, that no one else could see just how much of a mess this woman made him. This confidently dominating businessman, reduced to a damn puppy begging for treats out of the palm of her hand. Before he got a chance to look at the message he paused, realizing just how ridiculous he was being. That’s enough of that. She deserves someone who has it together. Get it together…It’s just a picture… He nearly snarled at himself, angry at the idea that he might be going softer than he initially ever wanted to be. He needed to be ruthless, unyielding and powerful in his position. Anything less than that and he risked being pushed around by his competition. And her father, was the competition…
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There would be no give with him. So Miles focused on his work for a moment or two longer. Just to make himself wait to look at the picture and the message she had sent. That lasted a grand total of three and a half minutes before Miles honestly couldn’t take it anymore. Feeling like he’d waited hours to be able to look at her. When he opened the message at last he was not disappointed at all, audibly groaning at the delight he saw. It took him no time at all to recognize exactly where she was, laying back on that black marble with the silver and white streaks in it. Exactly where he’d taken her for the first time. Where he’d devoured her and enjoyed every part of her on that hard cold surface. Good Girl. I’m glad I skipped lunch today, since I’ve got a homemade snack waiting for me at home. A quiet grin spread over his face, and he idly let his free hand run over the excited length that was wanting to press further against the fabric of his pants. He missed her being in the office. Missed hearing her voice and seeing her tease and smile at him. Missed how she lit up and warmed the office just by being in the room. But at least this, this was something. It helped the day go by faster at the very least and it gave Miles something to look forward to when getting home. Something he actually was dreading today. Mostly because going home meant closer to the evening, and closer to the evening meant that he was closer to having to meet her parents. Which was not something he’d ever done before and it brought with it a flurry of nerves at the very thought.
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Melissa Brady BOT 25-May-23 08:43 PM
She was about ready to give up for the day. Having called the attorney’s office, their personal line, a secondary line that got a receptionist only to be told that the message would be passed along. Melissa felt like she was doing everything she possibly could to get this meeting scheduled for Mr. King as best she could. Along with doing her other due diligence with the rest of the case and the evidence that needed sorting, categorizing and reporting on if it was relevant or not. All at once she got a phone call that made her jump nearly out of her skin. It was her desk phone and she scrambled quickly to answer it. “Y-Yes, Melissa Brady Attorney’s office, speaking” She said quickly over the phone, not recognizing the number that had gone through but knowing that only a handful of people actually would be calling her desk phone from an outside number like that. Her significant other perhaps but otherwise it would be a client or a client’s attorney. And the one she wanted to hear from most happened to be on the other end of the line. Her face stilled and her lower lip held between her teeth as she listened to the paralegal on the other end, before a bright smile rose on her face. “Perfect. I’ll let Mr. King know that. Monday it is, 1pm. Please pass on my gratitude to your client for your prompt response. I do hope that this meeting will help both sides of our cl-” Before Melissa could finish her sentence, the other line clicked dead. Apparently she was a little long winded for Connor’s attorney to take, but that didn’t necessarily matter to the spunky young blonde. Instead she focused on the completed task she had, sending a quick message to Miles to inform him of the date and time of the meeting. Monday at 1pm. The invite would appear on his calendar, marked as “Private Appointment. No Entry” just to be sure the time was blocked off for him, giving an hour but able to give more time if necessary. The meeting was set. The pair would meet in private i
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-May-23 09:13 PM
She had just finished putting the groceries away when she heard another ping go of on her phone and smiled widely. For someone who was meant to be busy he sure as hell wasn't wasting no time to respond to her, not that she minded, if anything she liked that idea, that here was this ruthless dominating male sitting behind that impressive desk of his no less and looking forward to messages from her, it made her feel special, and wanted, the man in very little time had made her feel like the most important person in the world. and it was defiantly a feeling she wouldn't be without now, picking up her phone and reading the message she grinned that flush still very much against her face. I'll make sure it's warmed up for when you come home, Though it won't take long, considering how hot it already is she sent back the grin on her face before she moved to sit back down in front of her laptop, she didn't go to the calendar straight away instead she started on some reports that she knew he normally needed , she was slacking a bit with those and felt a little guilty for it knowing he normally needed them first thing in the morning, and here it was nearly lunchtime and she still hadn't sent them, she got them sorted presented how he wanted and sent them of Better late then never she thought to her self before she finally moved back to his calendar to ensure it wasn't a complete mess. That's when she saw it the new entry, one makes private appointment and her face fell a little. that must be the meeting with Connor, at least that's what she assumed it was, if it was anything else it would surely say exactly what it was, she was nervous for it, nervous for him, she knew he could handle himself that she was of, but it didn't mean she liked the idea of him and Connor in a room together not after all the other exchanges they had together, the thought pulled a deep frown from her face, she just had to trust Miles knew what he was doing, and that things would be okay, sh
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e grasped her phone again realizing she hadn't responded to Melissa since her last message. I'm happy to hear you will be accompanying him, I see the new appointment on his calendar for Monday, i can only assume this is with Connor? I'll ensure i will give you guys plenty of time and not book anything to soon to the appointment just encase it runs over, please any other details let me know i apprechiate the honesty with me now Melissa, let's keep it that way she sent leaving her phone on the side she went back to her laptop, gazing at the time that was going far to slow for her liking...She wanted Miles home, she wanted tonight over with...and she hoped to god everything in general would go okay.
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Miles King BOT 25-May-23 09:45 PM
Miles heard the ping from his phone but unfortunately he was completely head down in his work and unable to pull himself out. The reports he normally had in the morning, weren’t where they usually were which was odd for Larisa’s work. She normally had them ready to go far earlier than he needed them, which was always helpful. Had he just saved them somewhere differently by mistake? Or perhaps they were in his email lost somewhere? Miles was about to message her on his computer, a more professional way of corresponding than his cell phone when he saw them pop up. A little late, but at least they were there. And upon opening them up he saw that they were of the same caliber work that Larisa usually had. “Good.. I really didn’t want to have to compile this myself last minute.” He said quietly to himself, checking over the report and sending the various memos to the different departments on how to improve, where they needed to be at when the next report was pulled or asking what the problem was in order to fix whatever problem it was that was making the numbers appear so low. It wasn’t until after the reports had been sent and another ping on his phone and his calendar came up that he remembered he’d gotten a message from Larisa that he hadn’t checked yet. His first priority? Was his phone. The message reading clearly to him that made his softened groin pulse a little at the idea. She was an inferno if she only thought herself as hot. Miles just chuckled a little at the image of her, waiting and wanting on his countertop for when he got home. Kicking off his shoes and tossing his suit jacket onto the back of the couch with no care for the untidy mess it would appear as. He’d leave the tie on, just to give her something to hold onto but he’d be damned if he didn’t loosen it around his neck a bit. Miles could almost imagine himself putting that briefcase down and rounding the corner of the foyer to the big chef’s kitchen he owned, the beautiful black marble countertop
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s gleaming and clean, the cabinets closed and the only thing worth eating laid out waiting for him. His eyes closed for a moment, seeing in his mind her arms quietly playing between her legs while she laid out on that counter waiting for him. Her face a soft flush of rouge when she turned it to see him approach. Miles could almost hear the sultry need in her voice as she said just two words to him. Welcome Home
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“God you have no idea what you do to me woman…” Miles groaned, leaning back in his chair and opening his eyes. The afternoon was going by far too slowly, and he honestly was debating leaving right then and there. If anything to make his fantasy come true more than anything else. Instead he did the responsible CEO thing, and checked the other ping he’d gotten on his phone. It was from Melissa, stating that she had informed Larisa about the meeting with Connor and that it had now been scheduled for Monday at 1pm. Great…Boner killer strikes again… Miles grumbled irritably. Every time he got a good visual that he could easily jerk himself off to, that bastard’s name came up. Today was becoming the worst case of blue balls Miles had had in quite a long time, being teased only to be denied again and again. Even though it was partially his fault. Quietly he took a look at his calendar and the hour long slot that was there. “Private Appointment. No Entry.” That would work well enough. And he was sure that Larisa would see the new appointment since she had access to his calendar. He wasn’t sure how much Melissa had told her about the meeting, but Miles was sure that whatever it was it was only the amount that Miles had divulged himself. He wasn’t planning on having anyone interrupt this meeting, quietly marking it black on his calendar just in case. Black wasn’t a color that was normally used for his calendar, it hadn’t been one that Julia had mentioned. It was what Miles used himself, as a way to prepare himself for something that he knew would be difficult and would not appreciate anyone interrupting. And this meeting? Definitely qualified as that. By the time the afternoon wore on and the evening finally started to settle in, Miles was starting to feel anxious again. He’d wanted to continue the game with Larisa but ended up getting caught up in everything else he had to do that day. And walking around with a permanent hard on in his pants wouldn’t have been profe
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ssional. It was just around 4:30pm when he decided enough was enough for the day. He just couldn’t concentrate any further on work, too worried about later that evening and how he was supposed to act in front of Larisa’s parents. Pulling out his phone as he got into the elevator, Miles sent a quick message to Larisa letting her know that he was finally on his way home. On my way home. Need to stop somewhere first. Will see you soon. - xo
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-May-23 10:08 PM
God it was so boring, being here alone even though she was working trying to do what she could do from her end to assist him with his own day, not having him in the office next to her was draining on her more then she thought it would, there little conversation earlier had been fun, enjoyable even, but she would of much rather had it in person, to hear his laugh and see his smile even his scowl whilst he was trying to tackle his meetings or his word. any of his expressions he gave to her she found enjoyable to look at one way or another, she groaned at her thoughts leaning back in the chair to gaze at the clock, it felt like the whole day should of vanished already but it hadn't it was 4pm , at least it wouldn't be long until he was home....that was something at least. Pulling her self up she went to the fridge opening it up she pulled some cherries out, she hadn't eaten much but truthfully she didn't want to, she was nervous for tonight, how it would go with her family, a part of her hoped her father was late back, to give Miles and her mother some time to talk, she knew without a shadow of a doubt if her mother liked Him that would help. Her father had a hard time being that hard on anyone when her mother approved, she hadn't disliked Connor as much as her father had, but she was never truly fond of him, even if she didn't show it a great deal, but Larisa knew, she always did when her mother disproved of something, she popped a cherry in her mouth allowing the sweetness to over come her senses for a moment before she pulled the pip out and placed it on a small plate in front of her, she finished the email she was writing just in time for her phone to ping, seeing he was on his way home she felt a belt of excitement rush over her that he was finally on his way back. She had teased him through out the day, something she perhaps shouldn't of done, but she had every intention of at least giving him something to enjoy before going to her parents, to help ease the *s
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[09:07] tress* of the meeting that would take place, she was just making her way to the stairs when she heard another knock on the door perking a brow she peeked towards it, she already got the groceries in, what else could be coming? Miles hadn't said he was expecting any other delivery, tentatively she walked to the door using that peep hole she had used, not seeing anyone there again she opened the door, peering down to see the most beautiful bouquet of roses she had ever seen some in a soft lilac colour and other's in a deep rich purple. she smiled warmly, reaching down she picked them up the sweet smell instantly hitting her nose "Miles you got to stop spoiling me like this, I'm going to expect it all the time you know..." She teased allowing her nose to take in more of the scent before she took it in and placed it upon the table , she noticed a small white card poking out, reaching down she pulled it out so she could read it....
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Her breath caught in her throat as she read the note, her heart hammering so hard it almost hurt, her fingers were quivering so much she could barely hold it, in fact she didn’t as the small white card soon fluttered to the floor and she stepped away from the flowers all together, it was very clear to her these weren't from Miles....These were from someone else, and she knew without a shadow of a doubt who they were from ...He knew where she was, he knew she was here, had he come here? Or had he simply sent flowers to this address? Would the security know what he looked like?. She felt her anxiety taking over quickly hurrying to the penthouse door she swiftly pushed the locks across, ensuring the door was secure and locked appropriately to make sure there truly was no chance in hell he would get in, she even went to the balcony doors and locked those, perhaps stupid how would he get there anyway? But in her mind, It wasn’t she suddenly felt unnerved, and for the first time since staying here she felt unsafe, going to her phone she quickly picked it up, her fingers quivering as she wrote the message, she wished she never had to write. Connor knows I’m here
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-May-23 10:32 PM
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Miles King BOT 25-May-23 10:49 PM
“That’s some lucky lady you’ve got sir.” Miles just quietly swiped the black card out of his wallet across the terminal to pay, while the woman behind the counter boxed up the item he’d had to go and pick up for tonight. His mind was elsewhere, thinking about tonight and how it might go. Thinking about the evening and just how badly he wanted it to go well. For the first time in his life that he could recall, he wanted things to go perfectly. He wanted things to work out. It wasn’t just a want, it was a need. It just had to go well. Just had to. Miles didn’t know what he’d do if something were to happen and it didn’t go well. “No, it’s the other way around I’m afraid.” He said softly to the woman, declining needing a receipt for the purchase he’d just made. “I’m the lucky one.” There was sincerity in his voice, taking the long box carefully in his hands and making his way out of the shop that he’d searched for online to find the perfect item. Exactly what he needed and hoped that it would go well with Larisa. As if it were some precious package, Miles put it gently on the backseat of the Aston Martin, before getting into the driver’s seat and starting the car. Ping It was just about five o’ clock now, sure Larisa wasn’t so impatient wondering where he was. He did have to go and get something first. That had been mentioned. Maybe she sent me another picture to drool over until I get there… He thought, and with a quiet smirk on his face he opened up the message on his phone. His heart stopped. His face fell and instead of playful and quite happiness, it instead showed a silent rage and fear.
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Four words. That’s all it took. His mood was completely ruined and a cold fury rose in his chest. How the Fuck did Connor know where she was? Not that it would have been hard to figure out, but this was indeed a problem. If Larisa was telling him that Connor knew where she was, then it was safe to assume that he had made it somehow into the building. Past security or in some capacity had gotten the address to stalk her from. The car revved angrily as Miles sped off for home. His horn was used in full force when it needed to be, making sure that those in his way were warned to get out of it. Miles even ignored the message from his security detail stating “Slow Down or we’ll lose you sir!”. He didn’t care. Couldn’t have cared less. ‘Get Better than’ was the only thought in his head regarding his security. The door to the garage opened up at just about five thirty. He planned on taking the Aston out again so he left the box in the backseat of the car so it couldn’t be forgotten. Miles knew that the alcohol had been ordered and likely delivered to the penthouse by now. The charge had come in on his phone earlier in the day, and Miles had just dismissed the cost without worrying about it. Whatever she thought was best for her father, he would certainly pay the premium price for. Stepping instead into the lobby of the apartment building, Miles stormed his way over to the security desk.
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“I need a copy of my black list. Now.” He demanded, and the guard at the counter jumped when he recognized that it was the penthouse owner Miles King that was requesting the information. As quick as he could the guard took out a file and handed the list that Miles was wanting to him. Scouring it, Miles picked out the few names he recognized. A few paparazzi names he knew, Melody’s name was on there, as well as her husband’s, and then the anger peaked when he saw the last name on the list. ”Connor Johnson “Make sure this man stays a hundred feet from this building.” Miles growled, pointing at the name on the list to the nearly frightened guard there. “Because apparently, it’s possible he might have Been here this evening.” After getting a very rushed apology and an assurance that the guard would be informed again that he was not to be allowed on the premises under any circumstances whatsoever, Miles made his way to the lift and up to the home he now shared with Larisa. His foot tapped irritably as the elevator rose to the top floor. It felt like it took forever, and Miles was reminded of the twenty minutes he had had to wait outside of Connor’s house. Waiting for Larisa to come back out. Waiting to be able to go in to get her. It had been agony for him and by the time the doors opened, Miles nearly ran to his front door. Inserting the key he quickly unlocked the door only to be stopped by the chain at the door. “I never put the chain on…” Miles said surprised, seeing the gold chain lock preventing the door from opening completely. “Larisa!” He called into the gap, debating on kicking the door in and pulling the chain off the wall if he needed to. “Larisa, it’s Miles. Are you alright? Let me in. The chain’s on the door…”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 25-May-23 11:07 PM
Larisa had barely moved since she messaged Miles, her eyes scanning over to the front door occasionally, her nerves were shot had he been up here? had he been the one to deliver those flowers? or did he send a courier...He couldn't of got up here, Miles had said there was no way he could of gotten through security, and even if he did, he wouldn't of just put the flowers down and left, he would of waited...he would of hidden and made his way in she was sure of that, her eyes glanced over to the flowers, a moment ago they had filled her with a happy warmth that she always got when ever she thought Miles had done something sweet for her, instead they just filled her with dread now, her chest felt so tight and she gazed down at her phone, why wasn't he back yet? what if something had happened? a million things were racing through her head ... The sudden bang at the door had her jolt in the kitchen, the noise of it startling her and for a moment she wondered if it was Connor, her fingers trembling as she went to call Miles only to hear his voice rattle through the crack in the doorway which suddenly had her body jolt with sheer relief that he was home, she tried to keep her self together, not wanting to alarm it at how worried she had been but it was hard when she rushed to the door, seeing him between those cracks and choking back a small sob that she had tried to keep in the moment she had heard him, her trembling fingers went to the chain on the door, quickly pulling it across so she could open the door wider, once she could she barely waited a moment before she tossed her arms around him, needing her scent to try and soften the emotions racing inside of her. "Thank god your home..." she breathed against his neck, her arms tightening just to hold him, perhaps a very clear indication of how nervous she truly was with what had happened, her hands going through his hair just to feel him, just to soldify that he was truly there, with her wrapped in her arms, she breath
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ed out finally able to relax a bit more before she finally pulled her self away, gazing into the kitchen where the flowers were. "I thought they was from you....I thought you sent them but the note..." she stopped her self finding her words becoming a tumbled mess once more as she quickly sighed running a hand over her hair suddenly becoming a little frustrated at how this was going, at how she was. "Why can't he just leave me alone...."
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Miles King BOT 25-May-23 11:48 PM
Miles had barely had enough time to step into the door before Larisa was in his arms. Somewhere that he wanted her to be. The only place he wanted her to be. All day he’d been pent up with the sexual tension that they’d caused between them but in this exact moment, sex was the last thing on his mind. His briefcase clattered to the ground unceremoniously as he wanted to make sure that his hands were free to hold her. Lifting slightly just so he could take the two or three more steps into the doorway, Miles held her tight against him, refusing to let her go even if she protested. Once he knew that they were both inside the penthouse, his right leg bent and he kicked the door shut behind him with a firm bang. Miles couldn’t help the anger and the fear that ran through him. Especially hearing just how terrified Larisa was. She was supposed to be safe here. This was supposed to be secure. It angered him above all else that she didn’t feel safe. That she didn’t feel secure in his home. So much so that she had put the chain on the door to prevent anyone from getting into the house. It took him a moment or two to breath, holding her close against him and quietly shushing her before he dared to look up at the roses in the kitchen. On any other day he would have thought they were beautiful. Paled in comparison to Larisa, but something gorgeous to compliment her beauty. They were a soft violet and lavender color, but all Miles saw was red. Without a word he walked forward towards the flowers, forcing Larisa momentarily out of his arms. His steps echoed in the penthouse and his silence spoke volumes.
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“Did you see him?” He asked, wanting to know more if she had seen Connor out in the corridor or if he was in the penthouse himself. When the inevitable answer would be no, Miles glared at the roses like they were mocking him. Like they were laughing at him and it just made him angrier the longer he looked at the otherwise innocent stemmed flowers. No other words were said, Miles merely picked up the flowers out of whatever vase they might have been put in and made his way out of the kitchen. He held them at his side, low and carelessly, moving towards the balcony door. When he found it locked just like the front door had been, he knew that Larisa had locked it, likely in a panic, wanting to secure the penthouse as best as she could. This just pissed him off more. “Your favorite flowers are purple tulips…” He stated, not necessarily asking her but more wanting to confirm it with her. She had said so herself, that she liked purple flowers but had specifically mentioned tulips as one of her favorites. Miles would wait with the balcony door handle in one hand, the flowers hanging limp in the other hand. He would wait for confirmation from her, and any questions she might have with what he was doing. The only answer he gave was quiet and deadly, opening the door of the balcony and stepping out onto it. “I’m just taking out the trash...” If she didn’t stop him or ask him to wait, Miles would walk close to the edge of the balcony and lift the roses he held in his hand. Miles loved sending roses, and really loved the fact that there were purple ones that could be sent to Larisa. But he could not allow these to continue to reside in his home. Knowing who they were from and just what torment they caused by being there. So without another moment to spare, Miles reeled back and launched the bouquet over the side, letting the flowers tumble and disintegrate against the side of the building in a beautiful violet and lavender petaled display to the street below.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 12:02 AM
She hadn't missed the bang the door made which made her jolt in his arms as he clearly closed the door with force behind him, she could sense the anger rushing through him and it made her wince just a little at that turmoil she felt. she hated how Connor always seemed to find a way to worm himself into their life, how he always managed to upset them, cause problems, earlier they were playful and teasing and now they were anything but, she was a bundle of nerves and he was seething in anger, he didn't even need to tell her for her to know it, she could feel it with how rigid he was, how even when he held her he was stiff, like a brick wall, before they finally parted. Her eyes followed him as he made his way towards the flowers, he hadn't said anything to her yet, instead it seemed he had a purpose in mind as he stepped closer to those flowers, his face screwed up in anger at the display, she wished she had gotten rid of them, trashed them before he come home, clearly him seeing them was not helping the situation, truly she didn't expect him to react any other way then what he was now, she was furious,,,livid with what was going on, that he even thought it was acceptable to send her flowers....almost as if he was mocking the pair of them, and that only made her more nervous for this meeting Miles had planned between the two of them. Did you see him? "No....I heard the knock at the door and when i went there i looked through the spy hole, there was nobody out there, when i opened the door they was outside, I don't know who brought them..." she said her arms coming to wrap around her self protectively , she watched as he grasped the stems of the flowers picking them up and carrying them towards the door, she heard him tell her what flowers she liked, what were her favourites and he was right of course, she watched as he opened the door her brows furrowing together. "Miles what are you doing?..." she asked and when his answer came she found her brows pulling toge
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ther . She watched him step outside, coming round just in time to watch him toss those flowers over the edge of the building she didn't need to go out to know he was throwing them away, and rightly so, she didn't want them in the home. they just filled her with dread and made that unsettling feeling grow worse. she moved to sit down on the couch peering back to the kitchen where she saw that note still against the gleaming marble tiles, she knew she should tell Melissa..She had told her to tell her of anything else that might happen, but she also knew she had no proof...It seemed Connor wasn't stupid, he knew to be careful not to be seen. not to be heard, even his note had no real indication they was from him, even if she knew without a shadow of a doubt they were....This was all to much, and truthfully all she wanted was to pack up and go, get out of there, after from Connor and this situation so she could feel truly settled again.
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 12:20 AM
As the last of the petals floated out of sight, Miles leaned against the concrete and glass balcony barrier. His shoulders hunched and he took a long slow breath in through his nostrils and out his mouth to settle himself. He had to remind himself of the facts. Connor was black listed. He couldn’t have come into the building, it had to be a courier. Miles let his nerves and his anger settle, though it took a good few minutes for it to pass. The audacity of this bastard to send Larisa flowers. To send his woman flowers. The thought that Larisa belonged to him had Miles feeling a little better at that realization. She belonged to him. That was a comfort that helped to calm him down a little. Though after the realization came upon him, Miles couldn’t help but feel like a rightful asshole. He had stormed into his home, barely held the woman he had come home to, just to throw a bouquet of flowers over the side of his building. Barely spoken to Larisa who was likely terrified of what had happened. Quietly, he moved back inside, closing the balcony door behind him with a quiet click, even locking it if that would help Larisa feel more secure in his home. His shoes made a little noise as they tapped on the tile flooring making his way over to Larisa on the couch. In silence, he removed his shoes at the back of the couch and unbuttoned his jacket so it would be open. She was holding herself like she needed that embrace, that care that he had failed to give her. Which only made Miles feel worse. Gently he sat down next to her and as long as she would allow him to, he carefully pulled her close to him. If she wasn’t too against it, he’d all but pull her into his lap, wanting her as close as she could possibly get so he could comfort her like she deserved to be comforted. Like he knew he wanted to comfort her. “I’m sorry…” He said gently, closing his eyes and letting his words flow warm over her ears. “I can’t stand the idea that someone… anyone else… would send you flo
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wers… I want to be the only one sending you flowers Larisa…” His tone was deep but it was gentle and soft for her. He’d let the outside air calm him down, knowing that as angry and as fearful as he had been she had to feel ten times worse. Miles would never hurt her, she had no say in who sent what to the penthouse, it wasn’t her fault and he certainly wasn’t upset with her for Connor’s idiocy. “He’s on the blacklist Love.” He continued quietly, wanting to try and reassure her that she was safe in his home, even if he was beginning to wonder if additional measures would be needed. “He likely sent a courier… which we can get the name of and black list them too at the guard station downstairs. We can send the information to Melissa if she needs it for the case. It’ll be alright…” His breathing was heavy though it was beginning to slow into the calmer cadence it needed to be. After this, the meeting with her parents felt like it’d be a cakewalk. As gently as he could, Miles brushed her hair from her face and tucked it behind her ear, quietly kissing her forehead in a tender silent embrace. “I promised you, that you’re safe here. I don’t intend on ever breaking that promise to you Agnellino…”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 06:42 AM
Larisa had her arms wrapped protectively around her self as she gazed down at the floor, she understood Miles anger, and honestly she felt it to, but right now she didn't need him throwing flowers of a balcony , she didn't need him raging and stomping around in anger, she didn't need him ignoring her even if he didn't mean to, she needed him with her, comforting her, showing her she was indeed safe and she truly was okay here, she closed her eyes feeling her ribs tug at the tightness of her arms which caused her to release them just a bi before she heard those balcony doors close softly and the lock go across, she breathed a sigh her eyes opening to hear his shoes tapping on the tile floor as he finally made his way over to where she was. Her head lifted just in time to watch him come over and sit beside her, noticing how he had now opened his jacket to show of that shirt beneath before he did the one thing she had needed since he walked in, she didn't resist not even a little bit as she moved eagerly onto his lap, her arms pulling around him a large sigh leaving her lips as the weight of the moment seemed to evaporate now she was in his safe warm embrace, her face nuzzled against his chest his words caused her brows to furrow her arms tightening around him as she realized just how upset he was about it, that he had brought her flowers. "I know....I love it when you send me them..." she said quietly and she did, every time he had in the past, the soft gesture warmed her heart and made her feel incredibly special just like he always had, he never once made her feel anything less , as he said he was on the blacklist she sighed once more, grateful for that, at least she knew he couldn't of been the one to bring the flowers up here. he must of had someone else do that, a courier perhaps or it could of been Tom....The thought came to her but she shook it of. he wouldn't do that...Would he? "I'm glad...At least that's something.." she said quietly her fingers traci
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ng over his back almost lovingly taking in his rich scent which brought her nothing but comfort. At the thought of sending it to Melissa she didn't comment, she didn't really know what to say, she knew they should, but she didn't know what evidence it was, Connor could just deny it, how would they prove otherwise? But she knew they should. she felt his hand come to her face tilting it up to meet his fingers as they grazed over her cheek tucking some hair behind her head which had dried in soft natural waves a small smile forming on her face at the gentle contact. " I Know Il Mio Lupo...." she said her hand coming to graze over his own cheek. " I Just panicked when i realised who they were from, i knew deep down he couldn't get in here...I was just being silly i guess..." she said with a small shrug, her fingers tracing down his face and down his neck to where she could feel his quickened pulse. "How was work?.." she asked casually, perhaps trying to change the subject to something a bit more normal.
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 07:21 AM
As she got herself situated on his lap, Miles made sure to hold her tenderly. His arms wrapped around her and while he wanted to just hold her as tightly as he could, he knew that doing so might be painful for her. Sixteen days was a long time for the kind of sex he wanted to have with her, but it was also a long time to recover from the damage that Connor had inflicted on her physically. And emotionally It was very clear to Miles that Connor had weaseled his way into the deep recesses of her head, made her panic and frightened. Wasn’t this enough? Wasn’t this the evidence that a judge would need in order to determine that he was dangerous, and that he shouldn’t be allowed out on bail? That Connor should have a strict restraining order, told not to come within a hundred square miles of Larisa? It just didn’t make sense to Miles, how the barest minimum could be afforded to the man, and as much as he wanted to voice his frustrations Miles also knew that now wasn’t the time. Instead he just listened to her quietly, listened to her breathing and the cadence of her words. ”How was work?” Changing the subject. Miles didn’t want to do that. He didn’t want to run away from the topic, but at the same time he didn’t know how much more he could talk about that bastard right before they were supposed to be getting ready for the dinner invitation at Larisa’s parents. The man would have rather faced an actual firing squad instead of all this and the stress that it caused her. Gently, one of his hands quietly rubbed up and down her back, his body leaning back a little into the couch and bringing her with him. It wouldn’t be quite as laid back as they had been before when the pair would lay and cuddle close but it was the best he could offer in that particular moment. He couldn’t afford to get too comfortable and allow himself to relax enough to potentially fall asleep like he had before during their movie. He still had to get himself ready for dinner, deciding that the s
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uit he wore all day for work likely wouldn’t be good enough for dinner tonight, and a fresh change might be in order. “Abysmal.” He whispered sweetly to her, letting the word roll off his tongue in her ear. “Utterly horrible. The only reprieve I got was some very seductive pictures I kept getting on my phone…Though, I prefer the subject in the flesh versus film.” There was a slight tease in his voice, a quiet smile on his face if she cared to take a look. He wanted her smile and her laugh again. They were safe. They were going to her parent’s place and while Miles was still incredibly nervous about the encounter, he had to focus on that instead of the idea of focusing on the stress of the last hour or so. “I got something for you, and for your mother.” He continued after a few moments of quiet between them. “I was hoping she would like them, and I hope you like it too. It’s in the car downstairs. I.. didn’t want to risk forgetting them here if I brought them up…what with everything that just happened.” It was a valid point. Miles had been so angry and so upset he likely would have forgotten the gifts he’d gone out of his way to purchase on his way home for the dinner party tonight. And that would not have bode well for the evening.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 07:40 AM
Abysmal She gave him a sympathetic look to hear work wasn't all that great, feeling the way his hand rubbed up and down her back was comforting, especially now that he had laid back and she was able to relax if only for just a moment, her hands that were round his back came round to the front allowing them to roll up and down his muscular chest, his heart that was racing moments ago appeared to be quieting which was good, at least he was relaxing a little, she didn't want him all pent up and angry, especially considering they were going to see her parents soon, and lord knows the man would need the patience of a saint to deal with her father, she winced at the thought, god she hoped it went okay... His teasing words only caused her to peek up to him seeing the smile on his face and the teasing in his tone did indeed bring a small chuckle from her lips to think back to it, those cheeks warming just a little as she remembered the photo's she had indeed sent him earlier. "well I'm glad they helped a otherwise dismal day Miles, i certainty appreciate the real thing right here in front of me to..." she said just as playfully, her fingers dancing up and down his chest more as she remembered his own picture he had sent, the thought sending her reeling. 16 days she said to her self. I got something for you, and your mother He said after a moment of silence her eyes lifting from his chest to peer at his face . " You did? i can understand why you got my mother something, but you really didn't need to worry about me..." she said softly her fingers idly picking at the buttons on his shirt, not quite undoing them but getting close with each fumble of her fingers against them. "Well at least there there ready...I got some drink for my father, it isn't the specific one he tends to drink, but I looked it up and it's pretty much identical to the bottle he likes, so I'm sure he will enjoy it regardless..." she said lifting her head a little to look towards the clock on the
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wall, it was getting on, and she knew they really needed to get ready to go. "We should get ready, we don't have long and we don't want to be late now do we? First impressions are everything after all Mr King….Just look how I won you over on our first encounter..." she teased with a chuckle remembering fondly how standoffish she had been the first time they met, boy had things changed...Slowly she lifted her self from his lap so they could start to get ready, she to wondered if she should change, though the bodycon ribbed dress she wore was more then adquiate for the evening but I've worn it all day..I should change she thought to her self, the nerves bubbling within her to think of that instead then, gazing down to Miles if he hadn't moved or gazing up at him if he had. "I can't wait for my mum to meet you...I just know she will appreciate you, just as much as i do..." she teased with a playful grin her eyes scanning down her frame, in appreciation to his handsome frame.
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 07:58 AM
“I know I didn’t have to.” Miles responded to her when he mentioned that he had something not just for her mother but also for her. “But isn’t that what a good partner does? What kind of boyfriend would I be if I didn’t at least do that?” The words he used were similar to the ones she had sent him earlier with their phone conversation. Well more picture play instead of conversation was a better way to think about it. Though he did honestly hope that it was adequate for her. It hadn’t been much, but when Miles saw it, he knew that it was something he had to get. Not because it was flashy or expensive or he wanted to show off in front of her parents. But because it reminded him of Larisa and that was the only reason he needed to swipe his credit card. As she got up, he guided her to her feet. He wasn’t long sitting on that couch when she mentioned that they should get ready. In silence Miles got himself up too, checking his watch and nodding that the evening wasn’t getting any younger. And if they both wanted to change before dinner tonight it’d be best to get on with it. Miles felt an overwhelming rush of nerves hit him as he stood there, Larisa looking up at him with that playful grin on her face while her eyes undressed him. He didn’t mind the way she looked at him. He wanted her to only look at him like that, but it was hard to hide the fact that as the night got closer he was a little more nervous about it. “Larisa.” He said softly, looking down at her a moment before deciding words weren’t good enough. They weren’t something that he could use to portray what he needed of her or of anyone else. So instead he just acted as that felt like the most natural movement to do in this moment. His hand came to lift her chin just enough for him to capture those luscious lips of hers. The kiss was possessive and demanding, claiming her for himself but nearly begging her to remain with him in its tenderness. Miles would hold her there, wanting to stay locked in the mom
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ent for as long as she would allow and as long as the air in their lungs would last. So after a few moments when he finally felt it had been enough, as much as he could allow to convince her, Miles pulled back with his dark chocolate brown eyes closed to jut allow himself to relish in the remaining taste of her. “For courage.” He explained. It wasn’t necessarily her that needed the courage and bravery today. It was him. He was nervous, unsure of himself in this moment having never done something like this before and desperately wanting for it to go well. This was a negotiation he’d never done, a contract he’d never had to draw up. And yet he wanted it with every fiber of his being and would pay any price he needed to in order to keep it. He just hoped that he would have the chance to. Lingering for as long as he dared to, Miles slowly moved around the couch whether Larisa would follow or not and make his way up to the bedroom. He had to pick out a more appropriate dinner suit for tonight, something fresh and clean pressed. He needed to be dressed to impress, as he was going to be going up against an adversary he didn’t know how to fight. And the only armor he wore, was a nice suit and a sleek tie. I hope you’re right Larisa.. He thought, stepping into his closet to go through the clothing he had an the different jackets and slacks and ties he owned. I don’t know what I’ll do, if they don’t end up liking me… if they keep you from me…
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 08:23 AM
Larisa The way he said her name made her pause in her movements, she turned slowly to look at him and what she saw before her wasn't the man she was used to seeing, he seemed so unsure of himself in that moment, she could see the nerves playing out in those chocolate hues of his and it caused her brows to knit together, she knew he was nervous...Hell so was she, what was she going to do if her father didn't warm to him? if her mother didn't neither? They never warmed to Connor but it never truly bothered her, perhaps because she knew deep down she never truly loved Connor, she never intended on spending that long with him, but Miles? Miles was different...When she looked at him she saw security, she saw tenderness and care...She saw home. "Yes Miles..." she said turning her self so she could see him better, involuntarily stepping closer as if she already sensed he might need something in that moment, but not truly knowing what it was until his hand came down to grasp at her chin, taking her face so delicately within his fingers like she was a fragile piece of glass, but the way he kissed her was anything but that, her hand came up to clasp around his wrist almost instantly not in a attempt to pull him away but to hold him there as long as she needed to, she felt the possessiveness coarse through every vein she had , it was demanding, yet she longed for it just as much as he did, and when he pulled away her lips followed chasing him until he moved enough back that they was no longer in reach. For courage She just smiled nodding lightly to him before she watched him going around that couch and towards the stairs, she gave him a moment allowing him to go first before she soon followed , her clothes were in the guest room, so she made her way there stepping in and feeling the silence engulf her, those nerves she felt bubbled higher, God I hope he swallows his pride and sees what a great man he is... she thought to her self, stepping into the wardrobe she pee
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red around, grumbling with annoyance, she really needed more clothes...She was slowly running out of anything decent flicking through it she settled on a soft cream skirt with small black patterns on and a belt that wrapped around the waist, choosing a thin black vest to go with it and a cardigan encase she got cold she got out of the dress she was wearing and slipped them on instead, ensuring she looked just right and pushed her hair out of her shirt, she gazed at her self in the mirror sighing deeply. What the hell was she going to do if it didn't go right.. What if they just couldn't get on...she shook her head not wanting to believe it could even truly happen, though she knew with her father...The possibility of it going that way with Miles was greater then someone else, he was a competitor, a rival in business, that alone made him enough of a threat without this as well, she pushed her self of the sink grabbing her make up bag she applied only a little make up, she didn't need much to go there after all, stepping out of the guest room with a pair of flats in hand she paused at the bedroom they shared, stepping in quietly. "Are you nearly ready?" she would ask if he wasn't out already that was.
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 09:01 AM
Miles had taken his time, trying to find the best thing to wear and wondering exactly what he should wear. Did he go with one of his business suits? Would that be something that would be appreciated by Mr. Bechtel? Or would that be intimidating? Or challenging in a way? The last thing Miles wanted to do was to make the man uneasy. He was a competitor, but he was also Larisa’s father. The right impression was everything and Miles had the hardest time figuring out exactly how he should dress. It took him longer than he wanted to admit, finally deciding on something fairly casual for Miles. Considering most of his wardrobe consisted of suits and ties and the occasional polo or jeans pants. Tonight he was going to try. So while she got herself ready in her room, he got himself ready in his. Standing at the sink in his bathroom, Miles looked over the outfit he had chosen. It took him far too long to come up with this, and he couldn’t help feeling like he hadn’t picked out the correct outfit. It seemed too muted, too dark. He didn’t want to be some knight in shining armor, because that wasn’t what Miles was. But he also didn’t want to be this dark foreboding villain come to steal their daughter away either. ”Are you nearly ready?” Her voice called to him from outside the room, and Miles just sighed, adding a little cologne to make sure he had that robust smell that he knew she liked. It wouldn’t matter if Larisa’s mother liked it, as long as Larisa did. That was enough and he really could use her strength right now. You can do this… It’s just a meeting… just dinner… act naturally… like mother taught you.. he repeated in his head, looking at his reflection and dissecting his outfit until he found the piece that he thought was what needed to be changed. “I’ll be downstairs in a minute.” He said as confidently as he could, ripping the black tie off of his neck and returning to the wardrobe. It took him a bit to find one, as most of his wardrobe consisted of blac
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ks, grays, and other neutral colors. However he did have a few that were brighter, more vibrant. It couldn’t be flashy, couldn’t be overly out there and ostentatious. It had to be right. It had to be perfect. When Miles finally did come downstairs to meet her, he was wearing a pair of dark blue jeans instead of his normal slacks, though he had planned on wearing his dress shoes regardless of the pants he wore. Additionally, he wore a dark gray button down shirt and a solid black vest, forgoing wanting a jacket to wear over top of it to make it a real suit. He was going for more a casual look, while also trying to look nice for her parents. Around his neck instead of the initial solid black tie he had worn before, he instead wore a soft purple one, deep and rich in color. He hoped it would help bring a little color to his outfit, and that the cool color would not initiate hostility that a red or any other color might. That and he knew that Larisa liked the color purple. “Does, this look alright?” He asked, taking her in and the beautiful dress she’d picked out. Miles couldn’t help smiling at her. As normal, she looked stunning. But especially he liked how the skirt and shirt complimented the casual nature of the dinner tonight. Though now he was wondering if he was accidentally over dressed. His outfit, just with a dark purple tie instead of a gray one
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 09:15 AM
I'll be downstairs in a minute "I'll meet you down there then..." she said back to him before she turned her self round and for the stairs she paused at them peering back at the bedroom she typically shared with him, hoping he wasn't over thinking this, though she could understand why he might, she felt the same way when Edward came round, the unnerving feeling, the unsettled mess she was when he entered the apartment, it went okay at least as good as she thought it could between the two of them, they hadn't not got on...Or hadn't they and she had completely missed it? she sighed at her thoughts before making her way down the stairs once she hit the cool marble floor she placed her shoes on stepping back into that kitchen. That's when she saw it, the note still laid against the floor where she left it, she swallowed thickly before moving in and picking it up, she gazed at it a little better then she did before, taking in the words with a deep frown when she realized something that could potentially be important...Connor had hand written this, she could tell by the way the words formed on the card, suddenly she felt a jolt of hope, surely they could use this? see the hand writing matched? deciding she needed to keep it , and would later let Melissa know she stepped around opening up a draw which seemed to have a array of miscellaneous items she popped it in for safe keeping for now, knowing she might need it for later. Does this look alright? His voice suddenly came out in the quiet of the kitchen , she hadn't even heard him coming down before she turned to gaze at him, she took in his appearance and her own soft smile came against her face mirroring his own as she looked at him, he looked perfect....He even wore a purple tie which had her smiling just that bit wider knowing the sentiment in which he wore it. "No Miles it doesn't look alright..." She said softly, though her voice held no hint of seriousness as she stepped up to him, her fingers carefully
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came up to his tie, adjusting it only slightly so it sat more central against his chest her hand running down it taking in the soft purple contrast of it before landing on his chest, where she could feel his heart quicker then it was earlier. "It looks perfect, you look perfect..." she said tenderly pressing her hand against his chest her eyes caught him and they searched his eyes, she wanted to tell him so much in that moment, tell him it would be okay, that they would love him, how could they not? but she couldn't....because she truly didn't know what opinion they might get of him, it all depended on him truly, and how he held himself tonight, she did however have faith, complete faith in him that he would do his best, and truly that was all she could ask of him. "Let's go Miles, We certainty don't want to be late..." She said finally pulling her hand away from his chest and allowing it to dance lightly down his arm to where his hand was, her fingers interlocked with his own giving it a soft squeeze hoping it would at least bring some comfort to him and help settle those nerves she knew were increasing inside of him if his ever increasing heart beat was right to assume anyway.
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 09:55 AM
”No Miles, it doesn’t look alright…” Shit… Was the first thing that Miles thought, a quiet panic beginning to run through his body. Had he dressed incorrectly? Was this not dressed up enough? Should he change into slacks instead of jeans? Perhaps the purple tie was too much and he should just wear a black one instead. So many different conflicting thoughts came through his head all at once, that he almost didn’t feel her hands adjusting his tie and falling softly against his chest until she spoke again. “That’s a relief..” He sighed heavily, thankful she had just been teasing him. It almost had made him feel the need to run back upstairs and change. Though knowing now that she thought he looked alright, Miles just smiled gently at her. He was still nervous, but it felt better than it was before. She was going to be there with him. He wasn’t going into the lion’s den all by himself. He had backup with him, someone standing at his side and ready to help deflect some of that heat if necessary. Not that he ever wanted her to have to. “Yes… I’d rather not keep your family waiting…” Miles said softly, watching quietly as she interlaced their fingers together and made to pull him towards the door. It didn’t take much convincing. Part of him was worried about how tonight would go, but he also was looking forward to getting her downstairs and giving her the present he had procured for her. It wasn’t a lot, and he certainly could have done better but it had just seemed so perfect that Miles couldn’t leave it there. As the pair of them made it to the elevator after getting their shoes on as well as ensuring to grab the liquor bottle that Larisa had purchased for her father, Miles having grabbed his wallet and keys, it was very clear that he was doing everything in his power to check his surroundings. There wasn’t much on the penthouse floor, just a small corridor that led to the elevator, but he took his time to ensure no one was around before allowing them both to
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step out of the house. Only once the elevator door closed did he let a soft sigh escape. He wanted to be sure that Connor could never come to this building, and that whoever he’d used to deliver those flowers wouldn’t be allowed back anytime soon. “You are beautiful, I think it will compliment your dress nicely.” He said gently as they made their way down in the elevator. Miles was thinking of the gift he’d gotten for Larisa, a playful grin spreading over his face. He enjoyed giving her things, flowers, chocolates, and liquor on occasion. He just hoped that she would like this too. Before he knew it, they were on the parking garage level, and Miles was stepping out of the lift as he had done a thousand times before. This time taking her by the hand towards the emerald green Aston that was waiting for them. That’s what he’d be driving to her parent’s home. It was the least flashy thing he owned at the moment since he hadn’t replaced his Bentley yet. And the Range Rover he detested driving, leaving it more for his security detail to use instead. As he always did, Miles opened the passenger side door for Larisa to get in, holding it open for her until she was completely settled before stepping around to the driver’s side and getting in himself. This time though, he just kept his hands on the wheel, hesitating to start the car while he stared ahead at the wall that was in front of him. It’s just a dinner. You’ve got this. He thought, taking a quick breath in and out, before finally turning the car on and listening to the elegant rumble of the car echo into the garage.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 10:12 AM
"I think that's a wise idea...." she said with a small smile, not that she expected her father there right away, perhaps that's why her mother had asked them to come over a little earlier, to soften the blow so to speak, or perhaps to size Miles up for herself first , she took his hand holding it lightly within her own, giving him comfort if he needed it before they stepped through she reached up grabbing the bottle of liquor they had brought for her father before they made their way towards the door, she didn't miss the way he hesitated and she wondered then if she had missed something outside that perhaps he was seeing and she didn't, she gazed out to the empty corridor thankful at least there seemed to be nothing else there before they made they way to the elevator. She stepped in and took her normal corner, though this time Miles wasn't far away, their fingers still laced as his gentle compliment came her way and she smiled, before curiosity hit her, compliment my dress nicely....what have you got me... she pondered suddenly feeling excitement rushing over her for the gift he may of chosen, Of course she was never one for caring much over what gifts he had got her, if anything at all, as far as she was concerned having him in her life was a gift all by it self, but knowing he had purposefully gone out of his way to get her something made that warm fuzzy feeling creeping up inside of her , she watched as they stepped towards the Green Aston and she couldn't stop the small smile that crossed her face, he was taking the least flashiest car he had, and some how she knew why, he simply didn't want to try that hard tonight, perhaps even show them he was just a normal man....Like any other. In true gentleman style Miles held that door open for her, she smiled before sliding her self in carefully so it didn't aggravate her ribs, she had forgotten to take her meds which she frowned at her self for, hopefully it wouldn't play up to much as she carefully put her be
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lt on peeping back to where she saw the large box of sorts sitting there wrapped protectively so she couldn't truly see what was in it, she wondered then what he had gotten her mother...And more importantly what he had gotten her, the liquor she had rested nearly on her lap so she could keep hold of it as he slipped in the car and she gazed over to him. those nerves were showing again her hand coming to settle on his thigh resting there in a attempt to settle him before he finally started the car and she gasped. "Slow down there big boy....Haven't you forgotten something?" She teased nodding her head to the back where the bags were, it was clear she was excited the smile on her face showed it, intrigued by what he had gotten her she simply couldn't hold her self together for it anymore, and knowing what ever it was, was right there caused that curiosity to increase. "Come on, you can't keep me waiting..." she practically pouted waiting to see if he would give her what ever gift he had brought her.
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 10:48 AM
”Slow down there big boy…” If he had a dollar for every time he had heard that in bed, he’d probably be a good few thousand pounds richer at this point. His brow quirked at her as she asked if he had forgotten something, letting the lewd thoughts drift away not to be mentioned. After she motioned towards the back seat and the large box that sat comfortably and quietly there, Miles just grinned devilishly at her. “I can, and I will.” He said with a soft chuckle on his lips. He had no intention of giving her the gift quite yet. Mostly because he wanted to make her wait. It gave him something to look forward to, something exciting to focus on instead of the night that was on the horizon. Quietly he put the car into gear, backing up out of the space and then shifting again so it could drive out of the garage. “You’ll get it when we get to your parents house.” Miles was a man of his word with this. It would be hers, he just wanted to make her wait. He wanted that anticipation for what it was to quietly drive her mad on the way to her parents. Just to give her something to look forward to as well. As he pulled out of the garage, he waited for her instructions on exactly where to go in order to get to her parents home. Barring and refusal to do so, which he wouldn’t object to since he didn’t really want to go in the first place, Miles drove the car responsibility in the direction needed. Every red light he hit, his fingers would drum on the wheel, tapping to try and get rid of the nerves that just wouldn’t leave him be. He shouldn’t be this nervous. They had gifts for her mother and father. He’d picked out something beautiful for Larisa too that he was sure she would like. It was something he hoped would be seen as a polite gesture. He’d have brought something for the table, something to help with dinner instead or a dessert of some kind but without knowing any of their dietary restrictions he wasn’t confident food would be a good idea to bring.
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“I’m sorry…” He said quietly after a while and on a longer stretch of road where the silence between them was just a little too much. If her hand was still resting on his thigh, he would quietly put his hand over hers just to hold it tenderly. “I’ve… never actually done this before… the whole ‘meet the parents’ thing…” Miles admitted, watching the road as he continued to drive them closer and closer to their destination. Closer and closer to exactly where he didn’t want to be. Every instinct he had told him to turn the car around, that it wasn’t worth it, that he should just cut his losses and forget this whole thing. But she’s worth it. And this is important to her. It was the only voice that kept him going in the right direction. And Miles was sure it was coming straight from his heart. He cared about what Larisa wanted, and this was something that she had wanted. Preferably he assumed without the added dramatics of the gala and Connor and all that over their heads but he recognized that those things just couldn’t be helped. “I am excited to try your mother’s cooking…” He said, trying to find the brighter side to this whole situation and certainly wanting to keep Connor’s face out of his mind. “If you’re anything like her, I’m sure it will be phenomenal. I can’t wait to try it.” He continued before a playful smile replaced the forced one he had had to try and put on. Miles turned down another road as they got closer, leaning over to her and chuckling gently in her ear. “Though I think I will always prefer your lamb. It was the first homemade meal I’d had in a very long time…the actual meal I mean..” He clarified, rolling his eyes a little realizing that she might thing he was talking about the dessert between her legs. Even though that wasn’t far from the truth, he was also sincere about her cooking too. It had been far too long for him to remember a good home cooked meal, and he could almost smell the succulent lamb she’d made. If her mother’s cooking wa
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 11:08 AM
I can, and i will The excitement on her face soon dropped as he said that, perhaps expecting for just a brief moment he was joking, before he put that car into gear and started reversing she pouted even harder then, perhaps even lowering her self down in that seat a little more then she might of been, She didn't know why but she felt excited to know what he had gotten her, anything he got her always filled her with delight, just to know he took the time to think about it, even if it was a bouquet of flowers, or just a message. Knowing he was thinking about her was enough to bring her happiness...His promise to give it to her at her parents only had her groaning a little . "Your so unfair...DO you know how excited i am for it?" she teased with a small chuckle before allowing her self to settle in the chair of that car peering outside the window at the blue skies, at least the weather seemed good this evening, that was something, she gave him the address and pointed him in the right direction, it wouldn't take to long to get there, there home was just on the outskirts of the main city, far enough that it was quieter then the busy city, but close enough that it wasn't to far to commute to, they was silent, both of them perhaps considering how this dinner would go, her hand still resting against his thigh her fingers carefully dragging along it lovingly, in a manner in which to settle his own nerves that she knew he had. I'm sorry His apology surprised her, her eyes turning from the window to look towards him a puzzled look on her face. "What for?...." she asked carefully before he finally eleporated on what he was sorry for, feeling his hand come over hers, her expression softening to hear what he had to say, she had of course done this before, with Connor...But it was easier with them, there wasn't already this confliction between the families, not that her parents ever met Connor's....Thinking of them brought a sad expression to her face but she quickly shoo
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k it away now was not the time to think about that. "I'm grateful you want to do it with me...Thank you Miles, Ill do all i can to smooth things over, who knows...Maybe Connor might come in handy today, once they know what you did....I can't imagine they would be anything but proud of you for what you did to help me, grateful even...much like i am.." she said giving his thigh a squeeze . As he mentioned her mother's cooking she smiled wider then nodding her head in excitement to introduce it to him. "Oh i assure you, your going to enjoy it, she's very good...And she wasn't trained by a chef neither..authentic italian..." she teased with a smile before hs comment on the lamb came through a for a moment she grinned mischievously perhaps belieiving he did indeed mean the other lamb before he put her straight and she couldn't help but chuckle. "Well I'm glad you enjoyed it, i enjoyed cooking for you..I'll do it again soon, i'm not feeling all that bad so i'm sure i could musture up something simple for us both..." she said considering what she could cook for them next time she did, she enjoyed cooking, and she was sure if it was nothing to complicated she could manage it , she directed him down a large lane full of large expensive looking homes it was clear they was nearing the home now before she pointed to a large set of black iron gates which were open, perhaps opened for there arrival. "Were here..." she said guiding him into the rather beautiful properly it was pure white in colour and stood two storeys high though it was clear by how far it went back it wouldn't be small inside. "Oh...I should say, they have a dog. His name is Bruno, You don't mind dogs right??...." she asked cautiously suddenly realising she hadn't even thought of it...What if he didnt like them? Jesus Larisa you idiot, you should of mentioned this sooner she berated her self suddenly nervous for a while different reason.
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 11:33 AM
“I’d like that…” He said gently, feeling the nerves slowly recede back. If they could just get through tonight, that would be an achievement in itself. He didn’t like the idea of even mentioning Connor, must less using him as a way to gain favor with her parents but as a last resort the hail mary card might have to be played and Miles wasn’t above playing it. As the pair of them talked, and Miles did more listening then actually talking, it helped settle him little by little. Each turn of the car was quiet and gentle and while at first he thought perhaps he as driving himself to the gallows to be hung, tarred and feathered for daring to look at Larisa let alone be with her and sleep with her, now however he was starting to feel that old confidence he had had before come back. He hadn’t done this before, but so far he hadn’t messed it up. He hadn’t thought of everything, that Miles was sure of, but at least he was doing his best. The effort was put forward that had to count for something right? As the roads turned towards more residential homes, Miles peered out every so often at the expensive estates that lined the street. It wasn’t necessarily that he was impressed or hadn’t seen homes like this before. His father lived on his own twenty acre estate further out of the city into the countryside. Miles hated that house. It was cold and dark and felt dreary since his mother had passed. These however were bright and shiny, new money it seemed and classy. Something that Miles actually appreciated. He liked the subtlety of the homes and their elegant exteriors, turning the wheel into the drive of the home that Larisa had indicated. The black gates gave him a little bit of a pause. No going back now He thought, slowing the Aston down and parking it just off to the side where he assumed guests were allowed to park. He wasn’t entirely sure, but if he needed to move the car, he’d happily oblige. ”Oh… I should say they have a dog.”
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“A dog?” Miles said quietly, looking around for a moment expecting some teacup chihuahua or a spaniel of some kind to come bounding out in the yard to greet them. “I don’t mind dogs. As long as they don’t mind me.” It was hit or miss with dogs for Miles. The larger breeds like a shepherd or malinois, or even a doberman wouldn’t mind his presence but Miles never got along with the smaller breeds. The toys that would often live in their owner’s purses and yap loudly with shrill ear piercing barks. He didn’t much care for the smaller dogs, but a dog in general he didn’t mind. He just had to hope that whatever Bruno happened to be, that as long as it included friendly, Miles was alright with it. For a minute, he let the car run, just holding the wheel and taking a breath, before he turned the car off and unbuckled his belt. There was no time like the present and prolonging the inevitable wouldn’t make it any better. So Miles got himself out of the car first, walking around to open Larisa’s door for her and extending a hand if she wanted help getting out of the car. Whether she took his hand or not, he waited until she was completely out of the car before shutting the passenger door and moving towards the backseat. He had promised her and they were there at her parents house now. She had waited, as patiently as she probably could given the circumstances, so it was time for her reward. Carefully, Miles pulled out the long thin brown box, lifting the lid to reveal a beautifully arranged bouquet of soft purple and pink tulips. They were wrapped in a soft brown tissue paper and had white lilies to add some contrast to the striking purple flowers.Gently, Miles lifted the flowers out of the box and handed them quietly to Larisa.
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“Those are for your mother.” He said slowly, before he put his hand in his pocket where Larisa’s gift was. He hadn’t put it in the box with her mother’s flowers because he hadn’t wanted to lose it. It was only after he’d changed that he transferred it from the jacket pocket of his suit to his front pants pocket instead. In his hand was a small black velvet bag, drawn closed with a pair of silver roped tassels. Just as carefully as he had with the flowers, Miles opened the small bag and pulled out a sparkling chain. The necklace gleamed in the dying evening light, catching any source of light and reflecting it back but the chain itself wasn’t what the part that had caught his attention. It was the platinum heart pendant, laid with small sparkling diamonds along the edge and decorated with four purple tulips on the inside of it. Miles let her take a look at the pendant for a moment and he quietly glanced away from her almost like he was a little apprehensive. It had been a little expensive, but when he saw it while picking up the flowers for her mother, he couldn’t help but add that to the order too. The pendant itself laid easily in the palm of his hand, not gigantic but beautifully sized that would fit , he thought, around her neck and compliment the dress she wore. Mostly because the dress was more neutral in it’s blacks and whites. So the pop of purple color from the jewel toned flowers in the necklace, had Miles hoping that it wasn’t too flashy but enough to show her he cared. “Do you like it?” The Necklace
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 12:28 PM
A dog? Larisa looked at him with curiosity wondering if he truly did like them or not, his question didn't really give much away, watching him looking around the drive way as if expecting a dog to suddenly be there yapping at the door waiting for him to get him out the car, his words settled her causing her to smile sweetly towards him. "Oh your love Bruno...He's a big old soppy thing, spent to long round my mother, guard dog that's why they got him, dog couldn't guard his food bowl never mind anything else.." she teased, hoping if he was nervous that at least settled him a little. Silence stretched out as she watched him simply holding the steering wheel, she squeezed his thigh one more time before he finally climbed out the car, she reached down unbuckling the seat belt grasping the bottle of liquor they had brought for her father before the door to her side was open, she reached out with her spare hand grasping his own before she stepped out, glancing at the house for a moment, those nerves very much at the surface, she watched as he closed the door before stepping to the back of the car she felt excitement racing through her for what he was going to get out, wondering what he got his mother...but more importantly what he had gotten her. Once those flowers were revealed she grinned widely looking towards them as he pulled them out holding them out for her to take, she held them carefully in her fingers peering down to the beautiful bouquet in her hands the smell wafted up and for a moment she was lost in the beautiful way in which they were displayed. "These are beautiful....She's going to love them.." she said with confidence, her mother loved flowers so she knew she would like these. Then she watched his hand vanish into his pocket, pulling out the soft black velvet bag, her eyes moved to it watching it twirling in his hand before he opened it up, and what was inside literally took her breath away, she was speechless for a moment her eyes watching as t
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he sun caught the glitters that rolled of the necklace, it wasn't big, or flashy to say the least...But god she loved it, she felt almost choked up, her emotions were sky high already but seeing the beautiful necklace he had brought her had sent them spiralling into a new direction. "Like it?...." She practically breathed out, her voice almost trembling at the gift he had brought her, her smile however stretched against her face , her eyes perhaps glittering a bit more then they normally would, she caught his face seeing the apprehension in his facial expressions, and she wished her arms werent full of flowers and liquor so she could show him how much they meant to her. "Miles...I love it, it's beautiful....Can you please put it on?..." she said tenderly to him, the sound of a dog could be heard barking then , and by the sounds of it, it wasn't going to be a small dog.....
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 12:45 PM
The tulips she held were ones he thought that Larisa might like. It was why he got them for her mother. Miles didn’t know what kind of flower if any were her mother’s favorites so he just went with ones that he knew to be hers. If they were offensive or she hated them, then at least Larisa would have liked to keep them. That had been the hope at least. For Miles, the necklace was more important. He had waited to give it to her, hoping that she would like it. Larisa commented all the time about his flashy cars and how he could be. But with her, she had a subtle beauty that he thought the necklace perfectly encapsulated. The platinum of the pendant and chain he had wanted because it was expensive and durable. She wouldn’t have to worry about the metal dulling over time. The diamonds were small to not really need to be checked, but Miles had asked anyway, happy to know they had a low color and would catch the light at the right angle. The shape of the pendant was more traditional, most women liked hearts but it had been the purple tulips in the center of it that had really sold Miles. ”Miles… I love it, it’s beautiful…. Can you please put it on?” “I’d be happy to.” Miles said gently, waiting for her to turn around so he could drape the necklace around her. His arms came up, holding either side of the chain with the clasp open. He was careful to let the pendant fall just at the center of her chest, glad of the length of chain he had requested before his fingers came around to the back of her neck. While he was there he leaned forward just a small amount to whisper in her ear. “Like I said before… I want to be the only one to give you flowers...” Earlier when he was moving to throw the roses out that Connor had asked her in more of a confirming statement if purple tulips were her favorite flower. It was because he’d just spent money on that necklace and the idea that he had bought something with a flower that wasn’t her favorite, had pained him. He had ne
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eded to confirm with her that tulips, not roses, were her favorite, even though he knew that she had liked the roses that he had bought for her previously. Imagine his relief when she confirmed what he thought he had already known. The lobster claw clasp gently clicked into place, and Miles was careful to take her hair and lift it away and out of the chain so it wouldn’t be too tight and the metal could lay flush against her neck. “It looks much better on you.” He whispered, relishing in the quiet for just a moment longer, knowing that he would have to be on his best behavior in just a few minutes. That showing her this level of tenderness and intimacy would be frowned on and he would have to watch what he said or how he said it. The sound of a loud deep bark made Miles move his head back and away from her ear and neck momentarily. It continued to sound in the direction of the house and Miles quirked a brow before reaching around her to take the liquor for her father. She could hold the flowers for her mother. The alcohol he would present to her father himself. “I’m guessing that must be Bruno?” He asked, still waiting for said dog to come around a corner, wondering if the thing would be mannered at all or if Miles would have to fight what sounded like bigger than just a dog off of himself and Larisa. “He is… friendly, right?”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 01:10 PM
I'd be happy to She smiled sweetly towards him, turning her self around so he could do as she requested, she felt his arms brush against her hair before it came round to the front the necklace falling down against her chest her head dipping down hoping she might see it now it was around her, and to her delight she could, watching that delightful purple pop against her skin it truly was beautiful, she couldn't of been happier for how it was, it wasn't heavy neither which she was glad of , she felt his fingers dance along her neck as he brought it round to her back to clasp it up, but not before he whispered out to her. "And I'll love each and every one you give me..." she whispered to him, like him she was enjoying this moment of tranquillity between the two of them , enjoying this moment of silence they were sharing, a tender moment before they walked into the furnace, or at least they would once her Father got her...She hadn't seen his car, had he parked it in the garage? possibly....But unlikely he didn't normally then again he might of done knowing they were coming , she heard the gentle click of the necklace before his soft words came out once more, causing that softer smile to grace her features. "Thank you Miles..." she said quietly back to him, she wanted to show him her appreciation more, but she knew she couldn't here...That didn't mean she couldn't once they got home, the sound of the dog barking only brought her Joy, it was after all a dog they had since he was a pup, he was part of the family as far as she was concerned, handing the liquor over to Miles she smirked at his words. "Well it's not my mother Miles...." she teased unable to help her self before giving a small chuckle as his nervous question came next. "Yes he is friendly....i mean....Most of the time.." she said with a small shrug before she stepped towards the house, but not to the front instead she was making her way towards the back, but before they even reached there, a pure whi
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te husky came bounding round the corner, small barks radiating from his mouth, the brightest blue eyes revealed from the sunlight that beamed over him, Larisa grinned to see him. "theres il mio ragazzo" Theres my boy she shouted with delight, Bruno didn't really seem to notice Miles straight away perhaps more interested in Larisa as he came bounding over, his tail wagging now as soft whines emitted from his throat his nose pressing into her skirt bouncing on his paws with excitement causing Larisa to chuckle "No jumping Bruno, your ruin the flowers..." she teased Bruno pausing in his jumps as Larisa leant down to scratch his head causing him to turn his head and lick her palm, before he seemed to take notice of Miles , he was a little apprehensive his nose coming to sniff out to where he was as if wondering what kind of reaction he might get from the man beside him, He didn't seem angry, or even distressed at his Prescence, just perhaps not sure if he would want the attention from him, his tail still giving soft wags from behind him.
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 01:27 PM
Miles just chuckled quietly at her, deciding not to tease her back as she said that the barking certainly wasn’t her mother. With the bottle of Grappa in one hand he strode along after Larisa, initially heading towards the front door. That was where they were expected right? But instead she just turned herself towards a side entrance. Strange.. He thought, glancing around the property at the fence and the flora that decorated the lawn. He could still hear the barking of the dog not far from where they were, and the sound was only getting closer the further back they went around the side of the home. ”Yes he is friendly… I mean… most of the time..” “What do you mean ‘Most of the time’?” There was a little concern in Miles’ voice now hearing that. While he didn’t mind dogs, and preferred them over cats and he certainly preferred larger dog breeds than small ones, Miles didn’t exactly like the idea of being run off because a big dog decided he’d make an excellent chew toy. Before he could get an answer from her, if she would even have cared to give an answer at all, Miles was greeted to the sight of an excited albeit beautiful white husky. It bound over to Larisa first, barking and wagging it’s tail happily and Larisa was all too eager to greet the excitable dog. At least he seems friendly then today… Miles thought, stepping a little closer to Larisa when the dog took notice of him. Miles froze for a moment, watching the dog cautiously sniff around at him, though not taking a step towards the man. He didn’t look upset or angry, as far as Miles could tell with dog language, but he wondered if maybe he just didn’t like how much taller Miles was in comparison to Larisa, a human he knew. Well.. First family member to convince I’m not a piece of shit I guess. He thought, a quiet smile creasing his features. At least it wasn’t a small yappy thing. A husky he might actually like, and Bruno was magnificent looking. Slowly, Miles crouched down more to the dog’s l
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evel, holding his free hand out if Bruno wanted a better whiff of him. Even giving a soft whistling sound to invite the dog over. Miles knew how intimidating he could be for people, but he didn’t want to intimidate the dog. It was an invitation, nothing more than that. Miles wasn’t sure what the dog would do, or if the dog would even want to investigate him further, but at least he was trying. While Miles wasn’t big on animals, he did like dogs and knew they typically liked calm people around them. At least he thought so anyway. “That is a very handsome dog.” Miles said not necessarily to Bruno himself, but up at Larisa since he was currently crouched with his knees bent just behind her. He took a moment to admire the woman in front of him, the way the dress lay nicely against her curves, how her hair flowed softly over her shoulders, or how her smile seemed to shine brighter than that brand new necklace she now wore. Miles couldn’t help but admire the view, forgetting about the dog momentarily in the process. @Amari
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 01:46 PM
Larisa watched as Miles seemed to be apprehensive as Bruno turned his attention onto him, and she couldn't help but notice how Bruno seemed unsure to, his ears twitching as he took in the tall man beside the woman he knew so well, his face almost scrunching up a little bit that tail still giving it's soft wags behind him a clear sign he at least wasn't to nervous to be around him, just unsure much like Miles was as Miles crouched down it seemed Bruno took a small step back that tail stopped wagging if only for a moment perhaps becoming a little more unsure as his eyes gazed up at Larisa as if wanting confirmation that the man beside her was indeed okay. Of course the second the whistle came out, and he held his hand out he stepped back closer again, his nose coming out to sniff over his palms, that tail starting to wag again softly behind him, taking a real good whiff of his hand making Larisa chuckle, and when Miles words came out she smiled, peeking down to him from where she stood. "Oh he's beautiful alright, should of seen him as a Pup. Little fluff ball weren't you..." she teased , The second Miles made any kind of attempt to stroke him, any reservations he may of had about the man soon vanished, and he gave a small bark in pure glee as he practically bounded towards the man nudging into him as his tongue came out to lick against his face in happiness, his tail wagging a little harder behind him. Larisa watched the display laughing brightly as the dog near enough knocked Mile's of his feet, grateful that he seemed to keep hold of that bottle of Liquor in his hand and it didn't break with the way Bruno was practically climbing all over Miles, Licking at his face if he could get to it and barking with sheer delight to of apparently made another friend. "That's it now...You asked for it, Your going to be his new friend..." she teased with a chuckle before her eyes lifted up to suddenly notice her mother rounding the corner, Her long brunette hair glittered wit
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h small grey specks in the sunlight her smile bright as she watched the display in front of her, Larisa laughing and Miles on the floor with the dog practically laying on him. "Bruno come now....The poor man doesn't want to be smothered by you I'm sure..." Her bright voice radiated out across the driveway, a accent there clearly defined in the way she spoke, clad in a flowing dress which fell to her ankles, the soft white of it covered in small specks of colour danced brightly in the sunlight, her blue eyes were almost identical to Larisa, in fact the woman almost mirrored her, if not for age, they could of looked like twins. Larisa peered up noticing her mother then, the laugh died down as sudden nerves hit her, this was there first encounter with one another At least Bruno likes him....Surely mum will to Bruno was practically another baby of hers, if he got the seal of approval from him, that was one step closer to her good books anyhow. "Ehi mamma"Hey mum Larisa spoke out, her voice softer to see her mother there as she stepped forward, Her mother out stretching her hands eagerly to greet her, her hands coming up to clasp at her neck before she pressed two soft kisses to her cheeks saying something to her that Miles probably wouldn't hear before she turned her attention to him. Her mother's eyes were soft and kind, though she did appear to be looking at him with some speculation, ignoring the flowers for now in Larisa's hand. "Miles?....That's right isn't it?" She asked, gazing at the man a little to wait to see if he would come over, once he got of the floor from Bruno's attack of course, Larisa gazed back at Miles her eyes showing perhaps her nerves Can't take back a first impression Miles... She thought hoping to god this at least went well between the two of them.
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 02:11 PM
He was a bit distracted looking over at Larisa, wondering if he could do this. If they would like him or just sick their dog on him instead. He didn’t even realize that while he was taking in Larisa, that his hand had shifted slightly and that Bruno had moved just a step further because of it. This was a mistake that Miles didn’t realize he’d made until it was far too late to correct it. Miles had idly moved his hand to stroke the dog on the side of the head, realizing far too late that doing so would set the dog off. That this one small action, something that Miles thought most dogs enjoyed would inevitably have the dog lunge forward at him. Though he was at least glad that it wasn’t in aggression but rather more in play. “Hey wait!” Miles cried out, not really getting much of a chance to ask how to call the dog off before Bruno bowled him over. He was grateful to be mindful of the liquor that had been purchased, setting it down a little further away so he could use both hands to try and quell the ivory white beast now hell bent on licking wherever it could. The force of the dog and the way that Miles had crouched down meant that he didn’t remain on his feet for longer than a moment, landing backwards and nearly flat on his back. Though if Larisa would think that Miles was angry at the encounter the soft laughter coming from him should quell that suspicion. “L-Larisa.. Call off your dog!…” He laughed which only seemed to spurn Bruno on further in his attempts to get at every part of Miles’ face. “C’mon boy!… I was trying to look nice for dinner; you’re not helping!” The whole situation had erased the nerves he had had before, because who could really be nervous or upset over an excitable dog pouncing on you in greeting. The apprehension was gone between the pair of them, and Miles did his best to gently push the dog off of him, at least so he could brush himself off. It wasn’t until he heard an unfamiliar female voice that Bruno seemed to relax and step away
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from Miles leaving him sitting on the ground with a healthy dusting of white dog hair on his vest and pants. Damn it.. Miles thought, looking down and beginning to brush as much of the dirt and white hair as he could off of himself, taking a moment to get back to his feet and right himself. He continued to try and dust himself off, not wanting to look disheveled after the encounter with the arctic hound. He was thankful he was wearing jeans, as the hair didn’t seem to stick too terribly to it. His vest on the other hand held a few hairs a bit more than he would have liked so while Larisa was greeting her mother, Miles just quietly cleaned himself up. Once he had gotten as much of it off as he possibly could, he bent down for the alcohol bottle to pick back up. The last thing Miles did was run his free hand back through his dark black hair, just to make sure it didn’t look too messed up. He wasn’t as well put together as before, but without a mirror or a change of clothes, it would have to be as close as he could get. ”Miles?... That’s right isn’t it?” “Yes Ma’am.” He said in a quiet baritone voice, doing his best to be polite when greeting her mother. The nerves came floating back to the surface, and Miles did everything he could to keep them buried as deep as they would go. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Bechtel. Larisa has told me wonderful things about you.” Those dark chocolate eyes tried to be as kind as they could be, taking in the older woman and the aged beauty she held. Now he knew where Larisa had gotten her good looks from, not that he doubted it or that she would have gotten it from her father of course. “I hope these are acceptable to you.” Miles said gently, motioning towards the flowers that Larisa was holding and thankful that Bruno hadn’t decided that they would make a wonderful thing to chew or run off with. “As a thank you for having us tonight.” @Amari
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Caterina Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 02:44 PM
Caterna watched as the man before her dusted of his jacket as best he could after Bruno made such a mess of him, a soft smile came across her face as Bruno finally relented and came trotting back his nose nuzzling against her hand as it wondering If he was in trouble, she gazed down at the dog her hand quietly coming up to pet his head softly giving him small scratches behind his ear before she nodded back, the dog seeming to listen and trotted back without a care in the world back to whatever he was doing before they both arrived, excited he may be but it was clear he was very obedient to direction to.. As Miles finally addressed her words her smile came a little sweeter especially as he addressed her in such a formal manner, as he expressed that Larisa had told him wonderful things about herself she merely laughed, her laugh soft and vibrant dancing over the otherwise quiet courtyard now Bruno's barks had stopped. "Well I'm glad to hear it, I've heard a lot about you, though unfortunately not from my daughters mouth, or from your own might i add, not yet anyway …" she said gazing towards Larisa who anxiously shifted on the balls of her feet, she took In her daughter momentarily watching the way her eyes danced between the two of them, the soft worry on her face for what was going to happen between the two, of course whilst Cat didn't seem to be judging the man before her it was clear from her face she perhaps had questions, questions she would surely ask once the introductions were over. The mention of the flowers did indeed turn her attention to them, her eyes lighting up at the purple flowers situated in her daughter's hand who was now holding them out for her "Miles li ha presi per te, mamma" Larisa spoke, holding the flowers out towards her as she gracefully reached out and took them in, her eyes dancing over the delightful tones of them, her hand coming to gently stroke over the delicate petals in clear joy of them. " Well there beautiful, thank you
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 26-May-23 02:45 PM
Larisa watched the exchange between the two of them with almost a breathless exchange, she could practically feel her heart racing within her chest, her mouth felt dry and her hands clenched the stems of the flowers a little tighter, god this was nerve racking more nerve racking then anything she had ever experienced, she just wanted today to go well, wanted her mother to love him…to see the greatness he had, to see him for more than just the rumours and his business …To see him for how I do she thought to herself swallowing down that lump in her throat before her mother expressed how she bad heard little from her daughter about this sudden arrangement. She winced at those words, she knew if nothing else she would be upset with her about that, a lot had changed in the last few weeks that Larisa hadn't told either one of them about, something she hoped to rectify tonight….she handed the flowers of, not adding a single word, truly she didn't think she could find to preoccupied in her own mind to.even attempt it so when she finally turned to head in she was grateful finally being able to breath again she took a deep breath waiting for Miles before she followed behind her mother peeking up to him to give him a small smile, hopefully a reassuring one, she knew her mother would have questions and she pondered what now….she truly didn't know what she knew about him, had she read the papers? Had her father spouted a lot of stuff about him Both were likely she thought to herself . "your doing great…" she whispered to Miles wanting to settle any nerves he might be feeling as they rounded the corner to the large spacious garden area, it stretched a great length dotted with large trees and flowers a outdoor pool sat not far from the back door Bruno laying down on the white marble stones that surrounded it almost making him vanish, Larisa turned and stepped into the glorious modern kitchen, bathed in natural light from the large glass windows that dotted around the pla
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ce, watching as her mother pottered about to get a Vase, the smell in the home was comforting the rich scent of the dinner cooking, the distinct smell of Italy at least to her which brought a comforting note through her. "Can I get you anything to drink Miles? Larisa?" she asked not looking at them as she started to trim down the flowers so they would fit in the particular vase she has gotten down popping the flowers in one by one and attaching them beautiful. " I'll have a glass of white if you have it Mamma " she said delicately watching as her mother nodded and opened the large fridge pulling a bottle of white out she poured the crisp liquid into a glass before waiting to hear what Miles would like.. @Fiory
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Miles King BOT 26-May-23 04:55 PM
”Well I’m glad to hear it, I’ve heard a lot about you, though unfortunately not from my daughter’s mouth or from your own I might add.” Miles almost couldn’t hide the light wince that washed over his face. It was something that he had anticipated, likely having to explain himself to Larisa’s mother about all the rumors and gossip and tabloid nonsense that just wanted a scandalous story, not the story under it. “I imagine what you’ve heard doesn’t paint me in the best light. You’re welcome to ask me anything you’d like and I’m happy to set the record straight for you.” he said gently, knowing for sure anything that she would have read likely would have been full of scandal, but worse still her husband, Larisa’s father, likely wouldn’t have said kind things about Miles either. Though Larisa not saying a word about her at least working for Miles was a bit of a surprise. He thought that perhaps she didn’t tell her father, but she hadn’t told her mother either? She wasn’t ashamed of working for him, was she? Or worse, she wasn’t ashamed of being with him… was she? No.. Of course not…that’s just the nerves talking Miles thought quietly, keeping his face fairly neutral deciding to continue to be polite instead of anything else. He and Larisa could talk on the way home. ”Miles got them for you Mum.” It wasn’t like Miles was trying to lie to Larisa’s mother; he just hadn’t wanted to take all the credit. It was just polite not to brag about it. The flowers were for her, as a way to thank her for having them over tonight. The alcohol was for her father, a gift from one gentleman to another.
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“You’re very welcome Ma’am.” His tone was quiet, just doing his best to be polite to the woman. This was her house, and he was a guest. The best he could do was be polite and as agreeable as he could be. As Larisa’s mother invited them into the house, Miles gestured for Larisa to go first and lead the way. This was more her home than it was him, so Miles would let her lead the way on this one through the gate and around towards the kitchen. ”You’re doing great…” “I hope so…” He whispered quietly back to Larisa. He honestly wasn’t sure how good he actually was doing. Getting bowled over by the dog and then meeting her mother, wasn’t exactly Grade A impressions, and it was hard to read her to see how she actually felt about him. The night was still young, and Miles just hoped that he didn’t accidentally do anything that would make him look worse. Stepping into the kitchen after Larisa, taking a look around the kitchen and admiring the decor in the room. He loved the marble stones outside and the modern vibe of the kitchen. The natural lighting made it all the better and he smiled gently taking the room in. He was just putting the alcohol on the kitchen counter when he was addressed by Larisa’s mother. ”Can I get you anything to drink Miles?” He listened for a moment to hear what Larisa would ask for, and while he wasn’t a big wine drinker when the question came to him, he just asked for a glass of the same. If he had his choice, he’d probably ask for a scotch on the rocks, hold the rocks. Just something a little stronger than wine. “I’ll have the same, thank you.” He said quietly, waiting for the glass of white wine to be poured and handed to him as well. While it wasn’t something that he normally would have taken, when in Rome, one does as the Romans do. He wasn’t sure exactly what to talk about, though he didn’t want to leave the room silent and awkward either. Taking a quiet breath in and letting it out just as quietly, Miles turned towards Laris
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a’s mother, holding the glass of wine by the stem of the glass. He was waiting for whatever questions that her mother might have. Believing full heartedly that she probably didn’t have a very good opinion already of him, and Miles was keen to try and set the record straight as best as he could. He knew that his reputation wasn’t great, but at least tonight he was there not as a businessman nor was he there as a competitor to Larisa’s family business that hadn’t wanted her. He was there as her significant other, as a man just wanting to do right by her and to meet her family. To stand with her during a difficult conversation that he was a part of and would take the responsibility for. So he stood there waiting a little, wondering what Mrs. Bechtel would ask, if anything at all.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 03:32 AM
Larisa reached out taking the glass of wine that her mother had poured for her thanking her for it, the wine was crisp and cold. a chardonnay one of her favourites as well as her mother's she shifted on her feet a little bringing the wine to her mouth to take a sip, she was nervous for this, not truly knowing what her mother might say to him, what questions she might have if she had anything, she hadn't noticed her father wasn't here yet neither and she wondered where he was, and if he even knew that they was coming. God what if he didn't? they thought had her wincing imagining him walking in to see them all sitting down together, something she was almost certain her father wouldn't approve of, but she also knew her mother, she knew the man like the back of her hand, and sometimes not telling him everything wasn't a bad thing especially if you wanted something to happen....and knew it wouldn't if you did. Caterina turned to look towards Miles when he said he was happy to have the same as Larisa, giving him a small knowing smile, perhaps even on the tip of her tongue to ask if he wanted something stronger, but she was also very aware of his car outside, and didn't think it would be a good idea to encourage that kind of drink knowing he would be driving his daughter home later. "Very well, here you go..." She said, pouring him his own glass and handing it to him before she poured herself one, she moved swiftly to the oven pulling it down to check on the food inside before the oven door was soon promptly closed, the kitchen was glorious and spacious, full of light from the large windows , and clean considering she had a meal on you wouldn't know but how tidy the surfaces were, she grabbed her wine glass turning to face the pair. "Let's go sit down in the lounge, it's more comfortable there, dinner won't be for a while anyway..." she said ushering the two towards the lounge area. Larissa held her class promptly following her mother , they stepped into a glori
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ous lounge which like most of the home was exceptionally light due to the large windows which showed out to the grounds behind the house, there was a large stretched out couch dotted with cushions , it was brown in colour a soft brown at that, and velvet in texture, with two rather sturdy white chairs on the other sides of it, in the middle between it all was a glossy glass table, stacked with a array of books, two chandeliers hung from the ceiling, the almost rust looking lights pointing of in different directions a clear sign it would illuminate the whole lounge once on, but also in front , pictures covered the walls of family trips, much like Larisa's grandfathers house, mostly them some of her as a child and older ones to, even with her father laughing , smiles on their faces a clear sign her father perhaps wasn't as heartless as he made out, or at least there was a time he wasn't.
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Caterina took a seat on the plush leather couch, Larissa also taking a seat there perching herself on the edge cautiously careful not to aggravate her ribs, she knew she had to tell her what had happened with Connor...But that could wait, At least for when her father got there, her mother folded one leg over the other, her hand clenching her wine glass her eyes focused on Miles as he took his seat where ever he choose to sit. "So Miles , CEO of King Acquisitions and Investments....Must be a stressful job , you and my Husband are in familiar jobs after all, that's correct isn't it?" she asked, her face did not show displeasure if anything it was curious, perhaps just trying to find out more information about the man who sat near her, in her home, a man who her daughter had decided to bring along. "Perhaps that's why my daughter had decided to take a chance at working for you, a career she is very much experienced in, something her father is well aware of, and alas...His pride and stubborn nature prevented him from seeing that.."She said with a small shrug, it was clear her mother did actually know that Larisa worked for him, if that was from her or not was not expressed, but she knew at least . Larisa looked up to her mother as she spoke, seeing the kind smile on her face she settled, it didn't seem like she was asking for any other reason other than curiosity, though she wondered why she wanted to ask him those specific questions, she hoped it was just curiosity and nothing else.
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Miles King BOT 27-May-23 07:22 AM
When Caterina offered for them to sit in the lounge, Miles let her lead the way. He was entranced by their beautiful home and any chance he got he allowed himself to steal quick glances around. For the moment, he thought it best to leave the alcohol for Larisa’s father on the counter in the kitchen along the white countertop island. There was no reason that Miles could see to carry the thing around as if he were doing his best Bruno impression, holding a toy and waiting for praise. While he took his time and tried to appear as calm and collected as he could, Miles couldn’t help but feel incredibly nervous now that he was in Larisa’s family home. It was the same nervous feeling he got when he was there with her visiting Alessandro in Italy. That he was there by their good graces, which was true, and that he had to be on his very best behavior, something that he did on a normal basis anyway. So taking in the layout of the home as they walked towards the lounge at least helped keep him a little preoccupied, doing his best not to let those nervous flutters in his chest be shown too terribly badly. The lounge space when they rounded the corner into it was beautiful. The lovely open windows and the long stretch of furniture was very inviting. The soft creams and browns added a homely touch to the more modern aesthetic and Miles smiled softly at it. The best part about the room he found though, were the pictures of Larisa and her family growing up. They reminded him of Alessandro’s home, and the different photographs that he had had up while Miles visited and while Larisa played the piano. The memory of that brought a warmth through him. He missed hearing her play. Missed the beautiful vineyard and the warmth of the sun, and the genuinely welcoming older Bechtel that had embraced him with open arms. Even allowing Miles to have some of his wine to take home with him. I need to check with accounting, make sure that contract is drafted, now that I think about it… He tho
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ught, remembering that he actually wanted to contract with Allesandro so the wine could be purchased exclusively with his company. The taste of it was something he still remembered, even as he brought the wine glass in his hands tentatively to his lips. ”So Miles, ……”
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Hearing his name again, he turned though his face fell a little hearing his title and the name of his company being used as well. It wasn’t like it surprised him, it would have shocked him had they not known he was their direct competition in the business field, but it still was not something that he had overtly wanted to shove into their view. He wasn’t here as the CEO after all of a rival company. He was here as Larisa’s Partner. “Yes Ma’am… It can be stressful, at times. Managing a company regardless of how large or small and running the work that we do isn’t an easy task.” Miles said slowly, not wanting to really discuss business in this setting. He knew that the Bechtel firm was well off but he didn’t know exactly how it compared to King’s A&I, as he hadn’t bothered to check the stocks prices and list in a few days. “However, I’m grateful for the team that I have under my employ, and especially so for Larisa and the hard work that she does. I don’t think I’d be able to function properly without her assistance.” This was all true. He knew that Larisa had had an exceedingly positive impact on his day to day. He was far less stressed knowing that the reports and analytics that Larisa produced would be done already for him. That his calendar was managed and cleaned up and he wasn’t rushing around to three different meetings at any given time. In the short few weeks that Larisa had been working there, she had changed quite a lot of his business for the better in more ways than one. “She is probably one of the best assistants I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with Ma’am. And no, I don’t say that because you’re her mother or because she’s in the room.” He said gently, a kind smile on his face as Miles decided to make his way over to one of the white chairs and sit down there. Larisa and her mother sitting on the longer brown sofa looked cozy enough and he didn’t want to seem like he was crowding the pair.
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“In all honesty Ma’am…While I don’t mind discussing business with you and certainly can if you would like, I’m not actually here as Larisa’s boss or as the CEO of my company.” He said in that same kind tone he had used before, one leg quietly lifting and crossing over the other so his ankle rested over his knee. He took a slow sip of the wine in his glass, letting those dark chocolate eyes drift towards Larisa a moment before he would continue. “I’m just a grateful guest in your home.” Considering Larisa’s mother knew that she worked for him, he wondered if the image of the pair of them dancing and kissing at the gala had made it to her knowledge too. He already knew that Mr. Bechtel was aware of it, considering Larisa had called him after it had come out publicly. However Miles wasn’t going to be the one to tell Larisa’s mother that not only was he Larisa’s boss and the competition to her father’s business, but he was also her partner too. That was something Larisa should bring up, at least as far as Miles was concerned. Though not wanting Larisa put on the spot to explain herself, he decided to pay Caterina a compliment, one he had been thinking about anyway when they’d stepped into the lounge. “Your house is beautiful by the way. It reminds me of Alessandro’s home with all the pictures and how welcoming it feels.” It was his quiet way to steer the conversation, knowing that bringing up Italy and Alessandro would likely bring up the Gala photo and further questions. Let it begin, if it must. He thought, allowing himself a sip of the wine now that he was seated for discussion. Though he couldn’t help longing to sit instead on the long couch with the two ladies. Preferably alone with Larisa, holding her gently in his arms and leaned back comfortably with her on his chest. Soon. When we get home…
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Caterina Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 10:52 AM
Caterina sat silently as she listened to the man before her speak of his work and nodding occasionally in recognition of it, her hand clasping the stem of that glass was brought up to her lips to take a casual sip as he spoke, her eyes hadn't wavered from him much, continuing to look at him as he spoke about his business, as he spoke about Larisa, her daughter, someone who she was extremely proud of , she turned her head to look at her then giving her a warm smile as he complimented her. "She is indeed a great asset to anyone's business , she is strong, loyal, intelligent and above all witty, I'm afraid she got that nature from me..." she said with a small chuckle her hand coming out to pet her daughter's cheek with affection before turning back to Miles to continue to listen to him. As he expressed he wasn't here to talk about business or work she silently nodded , her face turning into a small smile as he expressed the nature of his visit, and it was clear she appreciated him saying so. "A guest you are indeed..." she said softly, the stem of the glass about to be brought back up to her lips before his compliment came through, she smiled warmly as he mentioned her home, it was something she was most proud of, a lot of time and attention had come into this house, something she had dreamed and longed for before they had the money to do so, something with land, something just out of the city so they could enjoy a more peaceful rest bite from the hustle of it all, not that she had much business in the city, that was her husbands job, but still. Even for him she knew it was nice to have a break from the bright city lights, and she may of voiced this had he not mentioned Alessandro and her face changed, the smile against her lips wavered a little her brow arching towards the man before she turned her attention back to Larisa. "Alessandro?....You went to see your him whilst you was out there? together?..." she asked her eyes flicking between the two before settl
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ing back on Larisa with a questionable gaze. " Hai intenzione di dirmi cosa sta veramente succedendo tra te e quest'uomo Larisa? Considerando le foto dei tabloid di entrambi, e andando a casa di tuo nonno, non porteresti nessuno lì senza motivo ..."Are you going to tell me what is truly going on between you and this man Larisa? considering the tabloid photo's of you both, and going to your grandfather's house, you wouldn't take anyone there for no reason... She asked, her voice, even though not sounding to angry or upset had changed, it was clear curiosity was starting to get the better of her, and even if she wasn't truly angered the fact she spoke in Italian and sounded a little frustrated was a clear sign she was perhaps perplexed and a little annoyed that something was going on and she wasn't told which Alessandro was, and it was very obvious she didn't know Miles could talk Italian why she suddenly changed the tone focusing purely on Larissa now huddled up in the corner of the couch.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 10:56 AM
Larisa listened to Miles as he spoke. Always respectful as he did which brought a smile to her face, he truly was trying and she could see that, the way he composed himself and spoke in the manner he did spoke volumes to her, she knew this couldn’t of been easy, for him to come here with her to meet the parents so to speak, but here he was trying, making a real effort, and she truly couldn’t put into words what that meant to her knowing just how new all this was, and yet he was more than willing to do it...for her, her hand idly came to the necklace that was now against her chest idly toying with it in her fingers probably out of her own sheer nerves, the gems glittering just a little in the sunlight beaming in through the window. As soon as Miles mentioned her, her fingers slip from that necklace gazing towards him as he complimented her and her work, it brought a softer smile to her features to hear just how much he did appreciate her, not that she didn’t think he did anyway, she knew he did, but hearing him speak so highly to her in front of her mother spoke volumes, and when her mother turned to give her own compliment that smile only stretched nodding a little to her mother , trying to conceal the soft redness at her cheeks for the attention being solely on her for a moment and the compliment coming her way. “Thank you, mum....”
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Though it was short lived, the second Alessandro was mentioned she flinched on that couch shit.... * She thought to herself. She hadn’t told them she had been to see him, and the way her mother suddenly looked at the two of them had her swallowing harder lifting that glass to her lips she took a much larger sip knowing full well what was to come of this. “Y-Yes....We saw him...” she said softly before her mother’s gaze was soon focused on her, and when that Italian voice rang out, she winced again, knowing full well Miles would hear exactly what her mother was saying to her. “"Miles parla mamma italiana..."Miles can speak Italian mum She said softly. watching the way her mother sat up a little straighter gazing towards Miles before back to her clearing her throat a little. “Even still, the question still stands Larisa.... *” Her mother said giving her a small pointed gaze, Larissa gazed from her mother to Miles taking in his face a little before she moved to her mother’s stern gaze. “We went to Italy for work, that was the reason we went, whilst there I thought we would go and see grandfather...I haven't seen him for so long, I missed him. Miles accompanied me, because.... Whilst there, or even...well.... perhaps just before...” She was stumbling over her words a little her hand fiddling with that skirt whilst her other held the stem of the glass perhaps a little too tightly, realising this she released it a bit not wanting to snap the thing in half, that surely wouldn’t go down well “I....Or perhaps We, realised, how much we liked each other, enjoyed each other’s company....And that’s why we're here today, amongst other things, to tell you that. That we.... Are t-together...” she said a little slower her eyes watching her mother’s expression and watching as she seemed to straighten up a little more, her eyes scanning over her daughter’s features.
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Together? A couple? And what about Connor?” Hearing his name made Larissa tense a little her hand clenching into that skirt a little tighter, of course they would want to know what happened between them, but it was such a long story, one she didn’t want to tell twice, wanting perhaps to wait for her father to arrive, there was so much to it she wondered how much she should tell, or just stick to the basics, of what happened after they were back, she brought the glass to her lips taking another sip trying to steady herself, her hand now quivering just a little as she tried to hide it from her mother’s beady eyes. “Ah mamma, questa è una lunga storia, una che preferirei raccontare sia a te che a papà, è .... non è qualcosa di facile da dire...” Ah mum, that's a long story, one I'd rather tell both you and dad, it's.... not something easy to tell... She said softly. Hoping her mum wouldn’t question her further, Caterina’s face softened a little to hear her daughter, not missing the way in which her hand quivered or the sudden look of worry on her face, her hand came over to touch her daughter’s leg nodding lightly towards her. “Io sotto Larissa, per favore non ti preoccupare, sto solo cercando di capire, voglio che tu sia felice ... Tu lo sai” I under Larissa, please don't worry, I'm just trying to understand, i want you to be happy...You know this tell me when you are ready....” Her attention soon turned from her daughter to Miles, her eyes gazing over his features, taking in his complexation. “I’m assuming what my daughter is saying is correct? This is the reason you came here? You like my daughter?” She asked questioning him now as if to see what his reaction would be, and how he would respond to the question, and as did Larissa as she to turned her attention towards him, wondering what he would say herself in response.
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Miles King BOT 27-May-23 08:44 PM
"I couldn't agree more Ma'am." He said kindly, giving a soft nod in agreement of the fact that Larisa was a fantastic asset. He really did mean all the things he had said, and it was certainly genuine his appreciation of Larisa and all she did. Even Melody hadn't been as attentive to his calendar as Larisa had been. Miles sat quietly in the chair, glad that what he said hadn't offended or seemed inauthentic. He truly did mean everything he had said. Though he did realize a bit of his folly when he mentioned Alessandro. The way that Catarina's face and tone changed and how she immediately questioned her daughter was clear enough of that. Sorry Love... Miles thought quietly, knowing what her mother was saying to her and knowing that it was partly his fault that she likely hadn't said anything about it to her parents. He watched Larisa quietly, taking a small sip as he listened without reacting to the thick Italian from Catarina. She had every right to question it, to want to know details and Miles didn't have a problem talking about this particular subject. At least, not with her mother. He was slowly becoming more comfortable the longer that they were there and not being immediately shouted at or outwardly hated, did help. Not like he expected that particular reaction, but he didn't exactly rule it out either. When he heard Larisa mention how he could understand and spoke Italian, Miles took in the slightly straightened appearance that Catarina had. "And French. But I wasn't going to eavesdrop on your discussion with Larisa. I can step away if you'd like to speak with her more privately however " he said as gently as he could, his eyes glancing over the women over the top of his wine glass. It was said just as an informational statement, not wanting her mother to feel embarrassed by what she said.
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"And what about Connor?" Miles visibly frowned, his jaw clenching at the mention of that bastard's name. He hated the fact that Catarina had asked about him, even though he knew it would have come up eventually and he had expected it. He wanted to say so much. How Connor wasn't in the picture any more because he was a no good, lazy, woman beater that should be in jail. That had attacked Larisa and that he had threatened her multiple times. Miles wanted so badly to say how much the man deserved a six foot hole in the ground but instead Miles just leaned forward and put the glass of wine in his hand down on the coffee table, making sure to place it on a coaster to prevent a ring. Larisa wanted to wait, until both her parents were able to hear what happened at the same time, and begrudgingly Miles would respect that. He took a deep breath quietly to try and not show just how much even mentioning Connor in his presence pissed him off, doing everything he could to remain that gentleman guest instead when he heard Catarina's question of him. It was a question he expected and hadn't needed any kind of practice in order to know what to say. "Yes Ma'am, that is correct.." he started, looking at her mother with a determined conviction in his deep brown eyes. The way he sat and the tone he used was one to show just how serious his next words would be. There needed to be no room for misunderstanding or the idea that what he would say next was a lie, the words pouring out filled with a warm sincerity that made his features soften after having felt the rush of anger from the earlier mention of Connor.
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Caterina Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 08:47 PM
Caterina sat poised on the couch her eyes scanning over the man before her who her daughter had brought for them to meet, she watched the way his stance changed the way the conviction showed in his eyes, as he sat up straighter on the couch and the seriousness that took over his features let her know perhaps that what he was to say next would be something that was true to him, serious in it's nature. ad he wanted her to know exactly that, she even turned her body more so she could truly focus herself on him, showing her clear intent on hearing how he felt about it, if what her daughter was correct and if he felt the same. Once he started to talk, she felt her back straighten a little on the couch listening to what he said and how he said it, how he never once faltered from her eyes, he continued that contact through out his entire statement, she moved then sitting forward so she could place her glass down upon the table placing it not far from where his were. "Parlato con convinzione, come un vero uomo d'affari, anche se posso riconoscere la verità quando la vedo Miles."Spoken with conviction, like a true business' man, though i can recognize the truth when I see it Miles. She said softly a small smile against her face before she stood, and she made her way over to him ushering him to stand from the chair he was at, if he obliged she rose her hands placing them under his chin in a delicate almost fondly manner, tilting in she kissed his left cheek before moving to the right, though she paused whispering something in his ear perhaps so Larissa couldn't hear her, and something she wanted him to hear. "Mia figlia significa il mondo per me, voglio che sia felice e curata, credo in quello che dici, per favore, prenditi cura di lei, questo è tutto ciò che chiedo" (My daughter means the world to me, I want her to be happy and cared for, i believe what you say, please, take care of her, that's all i ask ) she said giving him another quick kiss on that cheek b
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efore she pulled back giving him a warm smile and releasing his face before turning round to Larissa who was sat on the couch, and even she could see the soft expression against her face, perhaps even the emotions underneath it all, stepping over to her she moved to sit back down on the couch . " I can see he is a good man Larissa...I don't need words to tell me that " she said softly, leaning in she placed a small kiss to her cheek and patting her leg lightly. " Now we wait for your father, perhaps i should of told him you were here..." she said with a small shrug, a small mischievous grin on her face, much like Larissa had occasionally, well it was clear to see who she got it from
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 08:49 PM
Larissa sat with her breath almost logged in her throat when her mother turned that question onto Miles, she didn’t know what he would say, how he would even express himself would he express himself.... She said to herself before shaking that thought away, why wouldn’t he? It's why they were here right? To do this together...But what if the whole seriousness of it made him doubt, made him question if he did indeed want this as much as she did, if it was just a little too much for him straight away, meeting the parents after all was no big thing , the realization that she had moved in with him, and now they were here all in such a short space of time made anxiety spike inside of her Way to go for pushing the man she thought to herself, bringing that glass up she swallowed the rest of the wine down nervously waiting to hear what he said, and when he did...it took her breath away all over again.
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She watched him with pure awe and tenderness in her eyes as he spoke with such conviction towards her mother, as he expressed how he felt, how much she meant to him and it caused her heart to swell, her chest too tighten her eyes glossed over with tears that were now threatening to fall, it wasn’t just what he said, it was the manner in which he said it to, with such honesty that then brought a small smile to her face You’re my everything to she said to herself, wanting to voice it but not wanting to interrupt the conversation between him and his mother, her eyes soon moved from him to his mum, watching her composure as that glass went down on the table and those nerves hit her again, What if she didn’t believe him? But then she got up, and suddenly those thoughts were gone, the weight she felt lifted a little as she watched her go over to Miles and express her own fondness in a true Italian style which nearly had those tears over filling, she knew. Deep down her mother would accept him, she would see the good in him that she saw, but witnessing it first hand, was almost to bare for her to handle.
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She hadn’t missed how she paused, hearing the soft whisper of sounds but not catching what she said, just hoping that whatever it was wasn’t anything negative before she made her way back over, her smile came on her face as her mother sat beside her and spoke to her she breathed out a sigh of relief nodding her head towards her words. “He is mum, A great man...He’s done so much for me, I would of never of brought him here if he didn’t mean as much as he does to me “ she said softly, her eyes turning back to Miles to give him a soft smile, before her mother’s next words caused all those soft happy feelings to crash down around her, her body freezing as she turned to look at her mother, worry and clear concern painted on her face as she gave a exasperated sigh. “Ah no mamma, non gliel'hai detto? No... Mamma dovresti, sai com'è...” ah no mum, you didn't tell him? no... Mum you should of, you know how he is... She said with clear worry causing her mother to simply shrug beside her.
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Oh I'm very aware of how your father can be, and I can’t sit her and guarantee it will all go well, but at least he will be here, your father can be as stubborn as a mule sometimes...He will be here...he won’t like it, but I can deal with him...” she said patting her leg, “I’m going to check on dinner, your father will be home soon and perhaps having the meal ready will ease the vein that will pop out of his skull when he sees you both here...” she teased clearly she wasn’t even worried about anything that was going to happen, her happy soft expression showing that before she jumped up from the couch and headed of towards the kitchen leaving the two alone. Larissa soon turned her attention to Miles, trying not to let let her father’s Prescence being there soon bother her right now, she wanted to bask in the moment that happened, what he said and how he said it that truly was still causing her heart to race within her chest. “Just for the record...Your my everything to...thank you Miles, I told you she would love you...” she said quietly knowing her mother wasn’t in the room but not wanting to be to loud in case she come back, not truly wanting her to see or hear the tender moment between the two of them.
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Miles King BOT 27-May-23 08:51 PM
The nerves had left him momentarily when he was focused on what he had to say. He had spoken from the heart, as truthfully as he possibly could, and after the words were said and the silence fell on the trio afterwards, Miles felt that he couldn't have been more sincere. I meant all of this...please...I know I'm probably not what you want for her, but I...I just want... The thought trailed off, not sure what else he could have said or done to make his argument to the judge of her mother. Suddenly she was rising, and walking towards him. He stood up at her request, as if he was commanded to do so. It was her house, if she wanted him up, he would stand. He just hoped she wouldn't be showing him the door. Instead what he got was her hand on his face and a warm Italian style welcome. The sense of relief he felt was right on the surface, threatening to rush through him like a typhoon. The quiet words spoken in his ear brought the corner of his lips up just slightly, his eyes closing so he could listen and focus on what Catarina said. "Always." The short quiet response was returned just as gently to her, an understanding felt between the pair of them that Miles recognized. The way Catarina cared, and showed it was hard for Miles to take. She reminded him of his mother so much, from her gentle touch to the teasing that clearly Larisa learned it from. The thought that Miles couldn't introduce Larisa to Charlotte, made his heart ache. You would have loved to meet her I think... In silence Miles remained standing once Catarina moved away from him. He just couldn't find the strength to move and sit back down, watching and listening instead as Larisa and her mother spoke. Though the rush of nerves returned a little hearing that Larisa's father didn't know of them being together but also that he and Larisa would even be coming over in general. The mischievous gleam in Catarina's eyes made Miles quietly chuckle a little, though it was fairly clear he was apprehens
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ive about dropping this on Mr. Bechtel unannounced. The way Catarina reassured them that she knew how to handle her husband did little to quell his fears.
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He then simply stepped out of Catarina's way, watching her leave the room until she had gone out of sight. It meant that when Larisa spoke, he had his back partially turned to her. That didn't mean that he didn't hear her, it just made it difficult to see the emotion on his face that he was doing his damnedest to hide away. After there was quiet between them, Miles slowly turned back to her, and took the step or two it would be required in order to take a seat next to her on the brown couch. But Miles couldn't sit, he felt like his body was buzzing or it was on fire. He all but got approved by her mother that he was allowed to be with her, and the relief and elation he felt was hard to ignore. Miles gently held his hand out for Larisa to take, having not said a single word to her after speaking in secret with Catarina. He hoped that she would take his hand and be lead to stand up before him, willing her to do so. As soon as she would, he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close. The tender moment was well needed but Miles needed far more than that. "I can't tell you how relieved I am that you're mother doesn't hate me..." He whispered softly into her hair, his hands respectfully holding her at her upper and lower back. It hurt the idea that Catarina might dislike him, knowing her father likely would without him trying. One down. One to go. He was starting to feel like he could do this. That this was something that he could persevere through, and while still anxious of the coming dinner, Miles felt better about it. When he pulled himself back, just so he could look into her eyes and bask in the moment of being able to be close with her, Miles damn near forgot where they were. He wanted her close, wanted to show her exactly what his words meant as he was convinced the words weren't enough. As long as she didn't overly try to push him away, and Miles hoped that she wouldn't, he carefully let the hand on her lower back slide up to her cheek. His palm gently
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tilted her head, wanting to angle her face just right. His approach was slow, but the feeling was same as she had felt before. Tender and gentle his lips found hers, his kiss was meant to relay everything that his words could not. Miles was nervous, but in that moment he would take on the world for her.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 09:23 PM
Larisa had her gaze focused on his back as he stood there, after her mother had gone, you could hear her pottering about in the kitchen the smell of food wafting through the air which caused her stomach to growl lightly, god it smelt incredible she loved her mother's cooking and was looking forward to having some today, if everything went well of course, she was still very apprehensive about her father and how he would be once he got home, she knew he wouldn't be happy , he would probably be furious, but she hoped at least he would see Miles for what she and her mother did, that the business side of things could be pushed aside, though she didn't know if it could. She peered up then as Miles turned back to face her, her eyes gazing at him expectedly , they were soft and full of care for the man who was now stepping towards her, her heart for some unbeknown reason was hammering in her chest unable to control it, the relief she could see against his face was something she relished in, she was happy at least her mother seemed to like him, that was something she could take comfort in, her mother knew her father better then anyone, if anyone could convince Leonardo that he was a good man it would be her. Suddenly Miles was reaching for her hand and she was all but happy to oblige lifting her hand to take his before he pulled her up to a standing position , she wasn't up long before Miles arms came swiftly around her , her own joining in wrapping around his neck allowing her fingers to dance in the short hairs of his head not wanting to go through all of it in fear she would ruin the style he had created, he still needed to meet her father after all, his words made her give a small smile, her arms tightening around him for just a moment more nuzzling her face against the side of his head. "I told you she wouldn't, I knew she would like you Miles, she's nothing like my father, she's like Alessandro in a way, she just wants me happy...And she can see you bring me tha
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t " she said quietly, before he leaned back and both their eyes locked together , she felt the swell of her heart as it pounded with need within her chest, she felt the gentle glide of his fingers as they came up her back and to her cheek feeling her head lift up a bit more so she could look at him better, her breath caught in her throat taking in a slow breath before his lips met hers, she couldn't stop the small groan that left her lips, her hand coming to clutch against his own cheek melting into the soft kiss he was giving her.
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Leonardo Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 09:24 PM
A deep sigh vibrated out through the car as Leonardo made his way home, the beaming Bentley gleaming under the evening sunlight, Another client gone, another moved over to that man he grumbled to himself in the confines of the car, his hands sliding over the wheel in frustration at the situation going on around him, Kings Acquistions and investments, had been recently a problem, it appeared clients much preferred the fresh faced CEO over him it was one of the reasons he got his son on board, hoping his Prescence would attract the young business men who were moving over to Mr King’s establishment, instead it had the opposite effect, his son was a useless sack of horse shit and he knew it, but he knew a male above all else would have the dire effect for his business over Larissa, who the hell would take a woman seriously in this world anyway? His thoughts soon turned to the tabloids, the photos of her and him together kissing the thought brought a deep growl out of his lips, he had to sort this, he couldn’t let his daughter be taking advantage of, used to gain more advantage over him, it hurt him deeply that she had even decided to work for him in the first place, of course he knew why she was hurt to, hurt that he had dismissed her and choose Theo over her, but truly what was he meant to do? The board members had told him, having a female would ruin his otherwise declining reputation, and most of his members, they were old fashioned, preferred a male’s Prescence to lead the helm, and Larissa wouldn’t do, so he was left with little choice. And as a result, she was now working for him and not just working.... kissing him...The thought sickened him, the thought sent a anger through him that caused him to clench the steering wheel that big harder, that was until he finally made it to his home, The Bentley being electric made very little noise as it pulled into the drive and he spotted the green Aston martin parked gleaming on the drive way which made his
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brow perk. He stepped out, clad in a dark navy suit today, the white crisp shirt lay snug beneath the jacket and his tie hung around his neck as he stepped forward to inspect the car his shoes tapping on the floor as he did. “A chi diavolo appartiene?” who the hell does this belong to? he thought, he knew it wouldn’t be Theo, he just left him at the office after all, his wife hadn’t said they were expecting anyone, could it be...? No... No way in hell would it he thought the sudden anger he felt earlier spiked at the sheer thought he was in his house, with his wife and daughter no less, he started walking round the home much like they had earlier , Bruno lifting his head in excitement before Leonardo lifted his hand to silence the dog from any barks he might of made, making his way into the kitchen he gazed around the empty room, Caterina wasn’t there so he stepped out waking round the counter and towards the lounge, and that’s where he saw them... Locked in a embrace, kissing.... *Kissing in my fucking house! * he thought to himself, he felt the anger rise to a higher level, his breath came out in a harsh pant to see the man standing as bold as brass in his house without a care in the world. Did he have no shame? Did he have no intergity? Did he have no shame? Was it not enough he humiliated him in the way he was slowly diminishing his company now here he was shoving this in his face? He clutched his brief case even harder the knuckles almost turning white before he couldn’t bare to watch it anymore. “What the fuck is going on here!”
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 09:24 PM
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Miles King BOT 27-May-23 10:40 PM
Sweet glorious warmth. It was comforting being in her arms and holding her close. Miles had never felt so whole in his life, and in that embrace, that tender quiet gentleness, he could have stayed there for the next millennia. His world consisted of nothing but darkness. Nothing but squabbling executives, money that could buy anything in the world but never the happiness that he got from being right there right then. He had been lost in grief, trapped in a world that just wanted to break him down and paint him in the worst possible way. And then she came into his world. A beacon of light, a ray of hope that his life didn’t have to be so dreary and dead inside. Miles had been hollow, unfullfilled and unsatisfied with his life. He was borderline drowning in alcohol to numb the pain and when it wasn’t liquor, it was adding fuel to the fire of the tabloids and articles that wrote slanderous untrue and painful things about him. What did he care? No one in his life wanted him around. His father wanted any excuse he could get to dethrone Miles as CEO of the company that he trained for his whole life in order to take over. The woman he thought loved him with all her heart, and who he thought he loved in just as large a capacity had shattered it into a million pieces and given him his first of many nicknames; Homewrecker. His mother, the only real support he’d ever had with her bright attitude and cheery demeanor. Her positivity and encouragement helped him become the man he was always meant to be; a gentleman, a businessman, and a kind soul all wrapped into one. She died in his arms, and he blamed himself for coming down those stairs and stepping into the firing line of his assailant. No one in his life needed him, wanted him, loved him. She might… The gentle warmth of her lips flooded his whole being, and the coldest and longest winter of sorrow and pain that Miles had been dealing with alone felt like it was finally beginning to thaw. It was finally making way for
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the promise of spring, the promise of life again to spite the darkness that had plagued him. She was his spring. Miles knew that for certain, and he would be hard pressed to believe anything else. ”What the fuck is going on here!”
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The words shot through him like someone had loosed an arrow and it pierced straight through his chest, skewering the heart that had swelled there. His lips broke away from Larisa’s immediately, recognizing in an instant that he had overstepped. This was her parent’s home. He should have just left it at the hug, left it at the embrace of her. That cold onset of winter froze at his back, chilling him right down to his bones. The voice he recognized as male, older just from the few words that had been spoken. Miles didn’t need to turn around to know that Larisa’s father had just come home and walked in on the pair of them in a tender and romantic embrace. In his lounge. In his home. Shit.. Miles felt his pulse race. His body immediately felt as if he was in that adrenaline filled fight or flight mode. How do I navigate this? What do I do? This wasn’t how I wanted to meet the man, wrapped up in his daughter’s arms and kissing her! Shit… Alright Miles.. Think… Calm down and just.. Talk to him… The thoughts were panicked, unsure and unclear, though after going over them in his head for what felt like a million years, even though it had only been a few seconds since Mr. Bechtel’s unannounced entrance into the lounge, Miles gently pulled himself away from Larisa. He didn’t do this out of not wanting her to hold him the way she was, but it was disrespectful to be so close and so intimate with each other in her father’s home and certainly in his presence. His hands quickly fell to his sides in order to make sure that he was no longer touching Larisa at all and taking a deep breath in, in order to steady himself to face the angry man, Miles turned his attention to Leonardo. “I apologize sir. I meant no disrespect to you in your home.” There was no excuse that Miles could give, and he certainly didn’t think that any would work on the man even if he gave one. If he was nervous before it was nothing compared to how he felt now. His first ever time attempting to meet th
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e parents, to introduce himself not as a CEO or Competitor but as Larisa’s partner romantically and he was caught with his hand in the cookie jar by the one person he was most nervous about meeting. He wanted to fall back to the sarcastic lackadaisical way that he’d speak to Connor with, dripping with ill intent. ’What the fuck is going on here?’ What do you think is going on here? Your daughter got an upgrade to that bastard she was dating before. Mazel Toff. But those statements would never leave his head. Instead Miles stood as straight as he could, facing the man in front of him with dignity and respect. Not just as the owner of the house or as a business man himself, but as Larisa’s father. He was awarded a level of respect, regardless of how he treated Miles.
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Leonardo Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 11:19 PM
Leonardo couldn't remember the last time he felt so angry, so livid that his hand was practically shaking, gazing out to the scene in front of him as Miles pulled away releasing his daughter who was now standing beside him looking sheepish, the worry that crossed over her face as she looked at him with that almost pleading gaze which only added more fuel to the fire "Daddy....I …." He held his hand up silencing anything more she wanted to say, as far as she was concerned she had done enough, the utter disappointment he felt from her right now was uncanny, how dare she bring this man into his home, knowing full well who it was and what he was doing to his buisness, the brief case in his hand was soon dropped to the floor, Bruno coming in then to sniff at his hand but that only angered him more. "Vai e sdraiati"Go and lay down his voice was strict and deep causing the dog to barely waste a second before he turned and headed back outside and Leonardo could turn back to the two in question. I apologize sir. I meant no disrespect to you in your home "No disrespect? no disrespect?!?" He practically spat his breath coming out between gritted teeth shaking his head moving to his jacket he unbuttoned it, he was hot now, the heat that coursed through his body was making him incredibly hot as he took it of and tossed it onto the back of the couch. "You coming into my house is disrespect enough! how dare you step into my home and with my daughter no less!" he growled at him turning back to look at Larissa now as she stood there, his eyes glaring daggers at her as he shook his head. "Hai poco rispetto per me che lo porteresti qui? un uomo che fa a pezzi la mia attività? .. Mia figlia"You have little respect for me that you would bring him here? a man ripping my businesses apart? ..My own daughter He said his voice pained for a moment, the clear disappointment he felt for her then shining through, ignoring anything she had to say or do he turned back to Mi
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les then, the anger shining straight through him. "Get out.... You have no right to be here, so I suggest you leave Mr King." He said his voice like venom staring daggers at the man across the room from him, before the distinct sound of footsteps came from behind him as Caterina turned up leaning against the doorframe. "He's going No where Leonardo, so I suggest you calm down …. *" Her voice rang out causing Leonardo to freeze turning round to gaze at his wife with clear astonishment, turning round so he could face her "You....You knew they were here? you're allowing this to happen?" He said through gritted teeth his hand clenched at his side watching as his wife shrugged a little at the door. "I might of done, Larisa tried to call you to tell you, maybe if you remembered your phone you might of known yourself....there here for dinner...It will be ready in ten minutes so i suggest you sort it out, I don't want to have an awkward dinner*" She said giving her husband a small smile, it was clear the woman wasn't worried about his anger or frustration, even though Leonardo was anything but calm. "Caterina non puoi essere seria! Sei felice di permettere a quest'uomo di stare con nostra figlia?? un uomo che usa la donna! un uomo che mi sta togliendo la 'attività' da sotto di me! non è da fidarsi di Caterina neanche un po'! e sei un pazzo per aver pensato di poterlo fare"Caterina you cannot be serious! Your happy to allow this man to be around our daughter?? a man who uses woman! a man who is taking my business' out from under me! he is not to be trusted Caterina not one bit! and you're a fool for thinking you can He said with a growl his hand coming up to run through his hair, Caterina merely shrugged at the doorway, looking over to her daughter and Miles. " *Tabloids lie Leonardo you know that, and work is work...this isn't work...This is your daughter's life, she's happy isn't that enough? *"
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"Happy?....Happy to be making a damn fool out of me that’s for sure " He snarled glaring towards her as she stood silently by the couch, seeing the emotions in his face but he simply turned away unable to look at her anymore it seemed, the anger still rolling through him as he started to pace the floor a little.
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Larisa Bechtel BOT 27-May-23 11:20 PM
Larisa was so caught up in the kiss that she hadn’t heard the footsteps of her father coming round the corner, or when he entered the home from the kitchen to see them locked in a embrace, it was only when his deep voice penetrated that the room that she was even aware that he was there, she pulled away gazing towards him a clear look of worry and concern crossing her features her hands dropping instantly from Miles face, not that it mattered, he had already seen, the damage was already done “Daddy....I” She tried to speak but her father lifted his hand to silence her, she sunk back a little keeping whatever else she was going to say to herself as she watched him with pleading eyes. It was no good however soon he was going off on one and she winced, what did she expect? She knew this would happen she knew he wouldn’t be happy, but somehow she thought with her mother there it might help, he might settle a bit and see what a good man he was, what a gentleman Gentleman fat chance your convincing him of that now he caught you with his tongue down his throat! she berated herself, her hands coming together to clench in front of her watching the scene unfold, and when he turned his attention to her and spoke of disappointment she frowned, her eyes saddening at his words “ Daddy, please you have to listen to us...” She said but it was pointless soon he was asking him to leave and she felt powerless to stop it, that was until her mother turned up. She gazed over to them as they were deep in discussion hearing her father’s words about the tabloids...about women had her face saddening she looked over to Mile's giving him a sympathetic look, this was a bad idea, she could see that now, she had hoped things might work out, that her father might see reason but he was so angry she didn’t know if he could, and she didn’t know what else to do to help that...She should of never of brought him here, and she felt guilty that she was now subjecting him to this grief from
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Miles King BOT 28-May-23 12:15 AM
Miles stood as still as he could. Facing the angry man and father of the woman beside him without moving a muscle. He would take the dressing down that Mr. Bechtel had wanted to give, not interrupt the man and his shouting and his angry tirade. After all, he was right. Miles shouldn’t have kissed her. Shouldn’t have been in her arms. They should have warned the man first before coming, but should haves and should not haves were a luxury that neither of them could afford. The anger and hatred that the man had for him was stifling, hotter than the bowels of hell it seemed and far worse than the disgust that even Miles might have for Connor if that was even possible. But his attention soon turned to his daughter and that thick Italian shot out at her. Miles said nothing, just turning to Larisa to gauge her reaction to her father’s words. Miles had no idea what Mr. Bechtel was talking about. Ripping his business apart? Surely they’re not that bad are they? Miles thought quietly, which made him want to look into it at his earliest convenience. Mostly because he didn’t like the idea of his business, or of him, being accused of destroying a competitor in any way that wasn’t legal and fairly done. The words made Miles bristle a little, detesting the way that Mr. Bechtel was speaking to his own daughter. His Daughter. His own flesh and blood, and he was shouting at her like she was some stranger in his home. ”Get out… You have no right to be here, so I suggest you leave Mr. King..” “Please.. Let us explain…” Miles started, feeling a rush of panic in his body even though outwardly he was collected and commanding. Standing proudly and without flinching at Larisa’s father or his hateful words. It was lucky then that Catarina came in and attempted to calm the man down. Miles would give anything to thank her properly for her attempt, though he wasn’t sure how successful at it she was going to be. This man definitely reminded Miles of Edward King, and that man was as stu
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bborn as they come. A sly snake in an old man’s skin, and hard as stone to his only son. ”You’re Happy to allow this man to be around our daughter?? A man who uses women! A man who is taking my business out from under me!...”
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Miles nearly held his breath hearing that. Knowing that Larisa’s father had no idea he understood every word, and wanted so badly to refute them back to him. He could feel that anger at being labeled, again for the horrible stories that were told about him in the papers. It took nearly all his concentration to stamp the fire out, to keep his anger in check and the frustration at bay. The trouble was that Miles had inherited his father’s temper. One that would lash out at the board when they were utterly wrong. One that was hot like fire and would burn anyone in its path if set loose. It was one of the reasons that Miles was so quiet and collected with his father. He was careful of his words, because he’d seen that temper and knew it also resided in him too. It normally came out when he was passionate about something, a little better outlet than when he was just angry or upset. Caterina was doing her best, telling Leonardo off and he just caught the tail end of her asking if Larisa’s happiness was enough. If that was enough for Leonardo. It should be enough… Her happiness is the most important thing to me… Miles thought, watching the man begin to pace the room. ”Happy?... Happy to be making a damn fool out of me.” The words stung, even Miles felt the pain of them. The sympathetic looks that Catarina and Larisa gave him made it abundantly clear. This was Miles’ arena. This was his fight. He was up against a world champion and he was the underdog on a card he never should have been considered for. They had no ability to help him, this was something that Miles had to handle and he only could hope to any god that would listen that he could do so without losing his head.
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“Please, Mr. Bechtel…This wasn’t how we wanted to meet you tonight.” Miles started, his voice calm and collected even though on the inside his body felt on fire, ignited and ready to burst with the stress of this. “It’s my fault, and I take full responsibility for my actions on this. I can assure you, that Larisa and I had no intention of making a fool of you. Despite what you said, your daughter and I have a great deal of respect for you, that’s why we’re here in the first place. We wanted you to hear it directly from us, and not the tabloids…” Miles paused for a just a moment, trying to collect his thoughts and to gauge just how enraged further that Mr. Bechtel would get. His body felt a chill run down it and before he lost the nerve to continue, Miles quietly moved his hand at his side to gently brush against the back of Larisa’s. He wanted to hold her hand. Wanted that comfort that he knew that she could bring to him. And yet in that moment he was too afraid to try and grasp her hand himself. If she took his hand in hers, he would gratefully squeeze it, but if not and she just allowed it to lightly brush against the back of her hand, that would be enough if not just a small bit sad for him. “We haven’t come here to embarrass or disrespect you. I am not here as the CEO of my company. Nor am I here as your daughter’s boss. I’m here as her partner.” The words held a conviction and strength behind them, and even though Miles wasn’t sure how much Leonardo would listen to them, he wasn’t going to back down from this fight. He’d never done that before and he certainly wasn’t going to start now. Whether Larisa had taken his hand or not, Miles quietly stepped forward to place himself between Larisa and her pacing father. “Please, if you’ll allow me and at Mrs. Bechtel’s request, I’d like to start over.” It was the best Miles could come up with. He’d royally screwed up the first introduction, and he wanted to try and smooth things over as best he could. Deliberatel
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y, Miles extended his right and in a clear show of gentlemanly respect; a simple handshake was offered. “I would like to be given the opportunity for you to meet me Sir, not the Miles King you’ve read in the papers…Not just for my sake, but for Larisa’s.” he was hoping that having his wife and daughter’s support that Miles could convince Leonardo to start to stand down. Knowing the man was still fuming, though doing his best to try and calm him down, Miles let a very small smile creep onto his face, waiting to see if the man would shake his hand or not. “I even brought a peace offering for you if you’d like sir…Larisa said that Grappa is your preferred drink of choice.”
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