IN THE WORLD OF LOVE

WEDDING CARD.

"Simon,"

She said in a low voice, Her breathing ragged. Almost like she had been running a marathon. The moonlight illuminated his face, which made him look more handsome. God took his sweet time creating this fine piece specimen, she thought. She was lost in his olive greens. His eyes made him look more gentle. But oh God! He wasn't. Not at all. Noo!

His chiselled jawline was rougher now than the last time she saw. which was when again? She shook her thoughts. She could smell his strong cologne, that strong musky smell of sandalwood and vanilla. And oh, God! how she wants to kiss those lips again. Want to taste the ..........She sucked in a sharp breath looking deep into his eyes. She, after much difficulty, Shook her thoughts. Again!

She almost forget the circumstances they were in. Almost.

The way she said his name, was his undoing.

Almost made him want to kiss her. He leaned more closer. He sucked in sharp a breath, taking in her lavender and sweet rose smell. Oh! He could stay in this situation forever now, smelling her sweet and arousing scent.

He trailed his finger on the cheek, slowly caressing her soft skin with his forefinger and pad of his thumb. She shuddered. Her chest was heaving. His closeness was disturbing her. His finger stopped on her lower lips.

They both stared at each other. Both, wanting to fulfil their desire. He smirked and leaned in.

Her expression was of begging?

They can't do this,

He couldn't comprehend what happened, as she suddenly pushed him. The shock was just an understatement of what he felt right now. He scoffed and to her his cheek.

Taking this as a chance she tried to run. keyword: Tried to

Recovering, from the shock. He caught her by the elbow pushed her hard against the wall. He was angry, why? Because he felt rejected. He wanted to break something. His ego was hurt why? not because she pushed him when he tried to kiss her, but because he was rejected by the only girl he was very in l...

He gazed into her eyes. his jaw tensed. Serena again tried to run, but now Simon took none of it. He grabbed her hands and held them above her head and putting his weight, not enough to hurt and kept his leg in between hers, restricting all her actions.

As Feisty as she was, so stubborn was he.

She kept thrashing against him, at last putting up all the fight, She stilled. He only then loosened his grip and spoke in a low yet firm voice

"You done?" His breath fanned on her cheeks he as spoke.

In response, she only grunted, jerking his hands away. Fixing his suit and dusting the none existing dust he moved away.

"Why are you here?" She asked.

"You are feisty as ever," He complimented, letting out a small chuckle.

" You haven't changed either," She said. He just smirked. And shrugged.

"Now, why are you here?" She asked again. Her voice is full of annoyance.

As if, he wasn't looking at her before, he was now. They could feel the shift of atmosphere around them. All the playfulness, now gone. His expression changed, even his aura changed. His face showed nothing.

He gave her a look once over, with slow and menacing steps, stopped at a close distance from her, he spoke, " did you enjoy your dinner enough to miss me? hmm?"

At that, she stood straight. Before she could say anything about it, he continued "was it to your liking? The food?"His tone was mocking.

" Ahh, I am sorry. I was busy with My girl yesterday night to acknowledge our date," He said. Putting more effort 'My'. She could not miss it. She could feel the effort he put into his words. And that tone. The hatred for her. It was enough to hurt her. Treas brimmed in her eyes.

"If you already have 'your girl' then why do you need me?" She asked

"Oh, she doesn't want to marry now, and I couldn't force her. You see, I love her. Plus who wouldn't want to marry a daughter of a very wealthy man? "

"Says you!" she scoffed. " A multi-millionaire wants me because of my father's wealth, who is just rich. Not a

millionaire,"

"Nia, are you that naive? or is this act true? Whether you accept it or not, this alliance will benefit both of us" He said as a matter of fact.

" Don't call me that!" She seethed.

"What, Nia?"

The conversation was long forgotten between them.

"Stop, just stop calling me that" She shouted. Oh, he was loving it.

" why? I like it." He simply asked shrugging his shoulders.

" No, you just can't. I have a name call me by my name," She said irritated.

He gave her a throaty chuckle. His head towards the sky. "it bothers you that much?"

"Simon," She shouted. " Just tell what you to have to tell and go. If not, then why are you here? to rub last nights incident in my face? if that's the reason then go. I don't need it," She said pointing a finger towards him. she could cry any moment now. She was irritated. He was the last thing she wants to face in the middle of the night.

"You don't need it? or you don't need it from me?" He asked the obvious with a smirk.

Oh, how she wipe that smirk off his face...

unconsciously, her eyes went towards his lips. Which had a soft texture to them. Will it be as soft as it looks?

Noooo, no, danger zone and snapped out of her thoughts muttering sweet curses under her. breath. This is not appropriate, she thought.

" Eyes up here lady," He said. And she was instantly embarrassed. Her cheeks are red.

And as ripe as an apple, Simon thought. He wants to bite them. f**k. not a good time i***t, he scolded himself. But I can take a bite. Simon retorted back to himself.

No,

"huh? I didn't even say anything," Serena said

"No, I..... I mean..." what were they talking about again. Nonetheless continued.

"I recall that you and I are to be wedded. And there are many things to be done. so found out that you are here, away from your responsibilities. So I am here to take you home, your father is worried," He said giving her the reason as to why he was here.

Well, on the other hand, everything that he said was on deaf ears. All Serena noticed was, that 'Simon' shuttered and acted like did not happen.

"You shuttered," Seren said.

What? Simon thought.

"Did you hear anything I just said?" He frowned.

"Oh, yes. But you shuttered,"

"And why is that important may I ask?" Now Simon was a little embarrassed.

"Because You don't shutter," She knew how Simon was now embarrassed. Why is she doing this?. Simple, just for revenge, he was getting on her nerves not just a few minutes ago. Now, she smirked.

Why am I embarrassed? Simon thought. He knew it was no big deal but she was making fun of him. Taking her revenge.

"I am here to get you home Serena, not to play child games with you," He said in a serious tone with a little hint of irritation.

"Well, that's the thing, I don't want to go anywhere with you," She said, folding her hands, Which gave Simon a better view of her cleavage.

Fuck. Oh, God. He thought.

He was tempted beyond his limits. Without paying attention to the profanities she muttered, as he entangled her hands with his

they went towards his.

Nearing his car, she stood in her place tucking him a little harshly,

"I won't! I'll come in my car," She declared.

"God, Serena why are you being so stubborn?" He growled messaging his temples.

"Watch me," She challenged.

Before she could take a step forward, in a blink of an eye, She landed on Simon. Her hands landed on his chest. Their lips an inch apart. All of her hair across his chest. Her innocent eyes looked up at him, with defiance in them.

He could smell her sweet scent. And he heaved a breath.

The second time, in the row tonight. Fuck.He thought. All he wanted was to kiss her lips. Fearing that he couldn't control himself much longer, He opened his car door and gently pushed her in. Closing the door, he relaxed, running his hand in his car for the umpteenth time this day.

She makes me want to lose control. He thought messaging his temple with another hand.

Going to his side of the car, He made himself comfortable, before starting the car. The car ride to her home was silent. Both of them, tensed and quiet. Him, gripping the staring wheel and her, clenching the hem of her shirt

By the time they reached her home, it was quite late. She grabbed all her belongings

and about to get out but he beat her to it.

"Wh.......?"She asked but he interrupted

"Shh shh, Don't," He said keeping his forefinger on his lips.

He pressed the child lock and smirked at her.

Agghhh... You f*****g i***t, do I look child to you to press child lock. She thought as she facepalmed, internally.

"You, exactly have a week to accept me as your life partner, and you better change the tone you talk to me. I don't deal well with disrespect. especially from my to-be wife," He started. Handing her the wedding card.

Their wedding card.

Where did this come from? I did not even notice he had this in his car, GOD. She thought.

"Wh... what... what... what is this," This was not all that she expected to see, to see her wedding card. That too, This early!

He chuckled, lowly, but said,

"Since you were busy in your me time, I have to take up the responsibilities. After all, this is my marriage and I can't afford to risk my reputation for you.

Suddenly, she was feeling guilty. And the way he said 'You' with so much hatred in his voice did not sit well with her.

"I don't think so, I am ready," She muttered. ,

And then there was silence, for a long moment.

He scoffed and said, "I don't care, " He shrugged.

"Now, get out," he said.

He opened the child lock waited.

She was right now, too numb to react it say anything. As she said something, Simon glared at her, daring her to say anything, but yet, she said,

"I.. was,"

" GET OUT," He shouted.

She jumped, from her place. tears rimmed in her eyes but she stopped herself. Opened the door went and left.