CHAPTER 3
1553 Words
It was Jason and he was looking as handsome as ever.
Venice’s face lightened up as she saw Jason but she quickly changed her facial expression to show that she was disappointed.
“I am so sorry”
“Please pardon me, darling”
“I didn't mean to keep you waiting for this long”
“I was at the meeting and it took longer than expected because of the last-minute negotiation tactics of the investor”
“You know, business stuff like these could be very demanding “
“I had to go back to the hotel and freshen up before coming,” Jason said.
“It's alright, you will make it up to me though,” Venice said, smiling.
“Oh! Of course,” Jason agreed as he signaled to the waiters.
“What would you like to have, Ma'am?” the waiter asked.
“Oh, I will have a few burgers and sandwiches with tomato soup.”
“Yeah, and add some pickles,” Venice said.
“I will just have French toast,” Jason said.
“So, you are a French toast guy, uh,” Venice said.
Venice and Jason began eating while stealing glances at each other.
“So, tell me, what kind of business do you do”
“What do you negotiate about in your meetings?” Venice asked.
“Oh, I buy a lot of shares and properties and sell them at higher prices”
“That kind of stuff,” Jason responded.
“These types of meetings do require a lot of secrecy I guess?” Venice probed.
“What do you mean?” Jason asked.
“You going that far away from me just to pick up a call”
“I guess your business requires secrecy,” Venice said.
There was an awkward silence because of the question before Venice broke it and said, “Don't mind me, I am just pulling your legs”.
Jason gave a fake smile and said, “Oh, it's fine”
“It's not a big deal, darling”.
“You didn't ask but I am an actress,” Venice said.
“And why have I not seen you in front of my television screen before”
“Not to mention I am usually too busy for these things though,” Jason said.
“I do mostly short video acting or what many call skits, you know,” Venice responded.
“So, are you single?”
“I mean, it’s kind of unbelievable that a good-looking and rich man like you would be single,” Venice asked.
Jason smiled afterward and said, “I am single”.
“You don't have to think that way”
“I like you”
“And I want something serious between us”.
“Prove it,” Venice requested.
“What?” Jason asked.
“I said you should prove it”
“And how am I supposed to do that?” Jason said.
“It's going to take some time I assume”
“But I serious when I say that I like you”
Venice laughed and said, “Look at your face being all serious”
“I am serious when I say I like you”
“I would need some time to prove it”
“How am I supposed to do that?” Venice mimicked Jason’s words jokingly.
“Don’t mind me, as an actress I can be dramatic sometimes”.
“I see,” Jason said with a smile.
“I love your smile”
“I know you might think I am only trying to get in your good books but it's the best I have ever seen,” he continued.
Venice couldn't help but blush.
“Is that what you tell the ladies you meet?” she teased.
“I didn't know that I could meet someone this gracious until I met you,” Jason continued.
He then stretched his hands across the table to caress Venice’s hands.
Venice was having the time of her life and one could tell that the way they looked at each other suggested that they were in love.
“It's getting late perhaps,” Venice said.
“Yes, but I could spend all day here with you,” Jason responded.
However, they decided to leave and went for a stroll with Jason holding an umbrella because there was a drizzle.
Jason and Venice held hands as the latter rested her head on Jason’s high shoulders while they walked along.
“So, how long will you be here?” Venice asked as the cool breeze blew past them.
“Would you want me to stay longer?” Jason asked.
“You are single, you live alone, you are rich”
“You could as well just rent an expensive apartment or even buy a house here”
“I am getting fond of you,” Venice said.
Jason hesitated for a while and said, “It's not that simple, darling”
“I would have to travel again for a while but I promise to come back very soon”
“I want us together”
“I am happy when I can look into your eyes and wonder how lucky I am to meet a woman like you”
“I am happy when I can see you smile like this,” Jason said as Venice gave a warm smile.
Jason then touched her cheeks affectionately while the rain drizzled down the umbrella and on their feet.
They stared at each other’s lips and leaned closer to each other to share a kiss before having another interruption.
A vehicle came across from where they were and splashed the water from the rain on their clothes.
“Ouch!” Venice said as she was interrupted from sharing a kiss with her billionaire lover.
“It’s already late and the rain has increased”
“Would you want to come over to my hotel?” Jason asked.
“Sure,” Venice answered, smiling sheepishly.
They strolled over to Jason’s car and drove to the hotel where he had booked.
Jason and Venice soon got to the hotel room and enjoyed romantic s*x till the next morning.
Jason woke up quietly as early as 5. am in the morning because he didn’t want to disturb Venice’s sleep.
He planned to tell her that he would be traveling once he was fully dressed but she sensed that she could no longer feel the warmth from him cuddling her.
Venice soon opened her eyes and there was Jason, who had already worn his shirt and was putting on his shoes.
“Are you leaving this early?” She asked.
“Oh, you are awake,” Jason said with a feeling that he had been busted.
“You haven’t even told me where exactly you are going?”
“Is it another business meeting?”
“How long would you be away?”
“You have s*x with me and now you have gotten what you wanted”
“Is that it?”
“Is that what all these is about?” Venice asked worryingly.
Jason realized the worry on Venice’s face and went over to the bed with his tie half knotted and said, “I already told you I will be back soon.”
“Last night was my best night in a long time.”
Venice sighed and said, “Because of the s*x?”
“Yes, of course, we had great s*x but it’s more than just that”
“I love you”
“I will be back for you and we can finally live the life we fantasize about,” Jason continued as he caressed Venice’s hair passionately.
“So, what’s with the calls that made your phone ring countless times during the mid-night?
“Were they also your business associates?”
“Do your business associates call you at the midnight time?”
“Why didn’t you pick up the calls?” Venice queried.
“Oh! Or you thought that after we went so many rounds I would have been tired and fallen asleep?”
“Perhaps you have someone else that you are also in love with”
“I just want to know that you are serious with me”
Jason’s phone rang about 5 times during the night around 11 p.m. as his wife wanted to check on him and ask how his business meeting went.
“They were work calls,” Jason responded.
“Sometimes work becomes so tense that you receive unwanted calls during odd hours”.
“You just have to learn how to ignore some of them to manage stress”
“Alright, why don’t I come with you then?” Venice asked.
“I won’t be a distraction, would I?”
“I would just lodge somewhere not far away and it’s even positive because when you are back from your business, or meeting, or negotiation, whatever you call it, you will have me waiting to calm your nerves.”
“Isn’t that enticing to you?”
“You wouldn’t just leave me here, would you?” Venice was determined to get Jason to agree to her offer.
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