CONTRACTED TO A BILLIONAIRE

Chapter 14

Andy paced around the master's bedroom in anxious strides. He was angry, confused,hurt and every unpleasant emotional feeling that can come to mind. Jessica had been in the sitting room for over an hour with her eyes glued to the television. She had refused to enter the room saying that she would only go in when it suits her.

Jessica was one of the most stubborn woman Andy had ever met.He was angry because he saw no reason why she should refuse to enter the room, though he knew that it can't be easy for a woman to sleep in the same room with a guy. 'But she is my wife' he thought frustratedly and paused. Though the truth was so bitter, he had to admit that he was angry because he could not imagine sleeping alone when Jessica was just by the corner. It was not hard for him the past few days but seeing Jessica tonight had almost turned him on with desire to touch her. The mere thought that she was avoiding him like a plague was so insulting and infuriating. He had gone out countless times to take one thing or the other just to get her attention and make her know that he was still awake, but she did not seem to even notice him.He had never been this angry over a meaningless issue.

He finally removed his clothes and went into the bathroom hoping that the cold water would calm his nerves.

Jessica had been watching a Korean movie but she could barely recount what had happened in the movie which had ended. She had been brainstorming a possible solution to the predicament she suddenly found herself. She had changed into a big night robe and sat there hoping for a miracle to happen. When no solution came to mind, she remained there hoping that Andy would be asleep by the time she got into the room.

That was what annoyed her, Andy refused to sleep. He kept on going in and out of the room and she kept on waiting though she was feeling sleepy.

"Jessica"

She jumped and turned to see her father-in-law standing before her looking at her critically.

"You are still awake?"

She swallowed hard then smiled "Yes sir I wanted to watch a soap opera before I sleep. I was just about entering now because the movie just ended now"

"Where is Andy?"

"He is in the room, he doesn't like Korean movies" she paused and frowned

"I thought you were asleep Dad, you had a hectic trip.

He smiled, liking the fact that she called him dad.

"I am a light sleeper, I was asleep but I heard the sound of the TV and came out thinking you left the TV on and went to bed"

"Oh sorry I disturbed you sir, I would just put it off now and go to bed"

Mr Williams went back to his room and Jessica had to agree with Andy that his father was indeed very cunning. She put off the TV and all the lights and walked to the room. She was hoping that Andy was already asleep since she didn't seem for about thirty minutes.

She adjusted her gown, though it was not really necessary then she pulled the door open.

The room was very welcoming and tidy, she closed the door and walked in but Andy was not there. She looked around but could not find him.

The sound of water coming from the bathroom gave her the answer that she needed. She swallowed hard and adjusted the bedspread which did not look like anyone had laid on it recently. The room had Andy's perfume clinging to it, making her aware of Andy who was in the bathroom.

She heard the bathroom door open and she froze has her heart beat wildly. Andy saw Jessica immediately he stepped out of the bathroom. She was obviously very nervous as it showed on her and her stiff back which faced him. The sight of her made his heart raced and he frowned wondering what the hell was wrong with him.

"I thought you would never come inside the room" Andy said

"I won't deny that sleeping on the couch had crossed my mind" She said not facing him.

"Is that how scary I am, I am not going to bite you unless situation calls for it" he was flirting with her which Jessica knew.

"Situation would not call for anything, you gave your word" Jessica said with agitation and turned. She froze wishing she had stayed without turning back to him.

That was the first time she would see his bare chest. His chest was filled with athletic muscles which depicted power and strength. He looked alarmingly inviting and tried but she could not take her eyes off him.

She forgot to breathe as she stared with curious interest, apart from his chest being muscled it was also hairy.

Staying in his room just became more difficult, she thought absently.

For the first time Andy left the doorway of the bathroom, moving fully into the room. Jessica turned nervously and raised the blanket so she could get under but she was slow, maybe deliberately.

Andy's hand touched her shoulder

and she shivered and turned instantly. That was the biggest mistake she made.

The only time she had been so close to Andy was that moment in the kitchen during their weird honeymoon.

Standing so close to him now was much more frightening because he was shirtless. He looked totally masculine.

Breathing became an impossible task as she stared at his chest not able to look into his eyes.

Andy took his hands off her but kept his gaze on her.

"What are you doing Andy?" Jessica asked, her voice barely above a whisper. He was no longer holding her but she still felt the heat of his palm on her shoulder. She could not move away from him because she was trapped between his massive body and the king-sized bed.

"What were you thinking when you wore that gown?"

She breathed deeply "I was not thinking anything"

He did not know when his left hand left his side to touch her hair. She had packed the hair the way she was used to again and he wanted to see the hair without the band.

"I think you knew what you were doing, you were trying to seduce me Jessy"

Jessica laughed. A very uncomfortable laughter that she was trying to use to ease her tension. Jessica had tried to convince herself that she was trying to get into the character but she had to accept the fact that she had chosen that cloth with Andy in mind. She hated having Andy see her as an unattractive woman. It was definitely a mistake. "If I was, did it work?" she asked.

He smiled "Let me show you just how much"

Before she could think of a word of protest, he pulled her into his arms pinning her to his flat chest. He gazed directly into her eyes, trying hard to control himself. Her lips beckoned invitingly but he was determined to never do anything she didn't want.

Slowly, he lowered his head to hers keeping his gaze steady with huge difficulty. He kissed her nose expecting a refusal and hoping that none would come.

Jessica was not ready to back down, it had been so long since she had allowed herself the attention of a man and Andy was more of a man than any other man she had come across.

Andy's lips covered hers as he kissed her with the whole his heart. For more than a month, he could hardly think about anything other than kissing Jessy.

~RA