THE EMPEROR'S LITTLE MISS

CHAPTER 24: Help me forget

The next day, Lionel sat across the Delano couple. They had come this morning to take Susan with them, but there was no way he was allowing them take her while she was still asleep.

She didn't sleep much all night, and was only able to fall into deep sleep at dawn.

"What's your relationship with her"? President Donald asked. He was still trying to wrap his head around the fact that Lionel stopped his men from getting close to the refinery.

It was okay if he wanted to help. He would gladly accept that. After all, he wouldn't dare to gamble with his daughter's safety.

"Our relationship is dependent on her decision." Lionel had thought of telling them that he was seeing their daughter but that would piss Susan off.

As he found out his feeling, he started paying more attention to her, and knew that she was as stubborn as a bull. She was a rose filled with thorns, ready to spike who ever approached.

He would take his time removing them, each and every thorn..

Mrs President felt anxious. She so desperately wanted to go into the room and hold her baby tightly, but Lionel refused to let them see her until she was awake and came out on her own.

Fortunately they didn't stay long, until Susan came out. She stood up eagerly to pull her into a hug when she noticed her state.

Susan had just woken up from a nightmare still feeling scared. It was as if she was back to that hell. She didn't see Lionel close by to comfort her, and quickly went downstairs.

Her mind kept telling her that if she didn't go to him, she would be taken away again by those men.

She didn't even notice her parents who were there, and jumped into Lionel's arms, who quickly pulled her in for a tight hug and rubbed her hair.

"It's okay.. they cannot hurt you anymore". He whispered comfortingly.

"They tried to r**e me.. I begged them but they wouldn't listen. I prayed for someone to come save me, no one came. I wanted to kill myself, but couldn't. It was the worse feeling of my life".

Susan buried her face in the crook of his neck, letting her tears flow down.

Mrs President shivered. Her tears were already making a river. She could never imagine her scared her daughter felt.

She hated herself for not being there to protect her.

Mr President on the other hand was at least able to hold back his tears, but his eyes were bloodshot.

Lionel kissed her hair repeatedly.. he had nothing to say. He was happy that she finally poured it all out... He had been worried all night.

Susan kissed his exposed neck, making him stiff. Her little tongue rolled around his neck teasingly.

Lionel cursed under his breath. He did not understand what she was at. He was certain that she was not in her right senses, as the Susan he knew would not do something like that.

Lifting her, the walked upstairs to his room as soon as possible, to tame this little creature.

The Delano couple just stayed silent. They were still in shock of what happened to their child. She was just a little girl yet she had to experience something like that.

They didn't even register the fact that Lionel took her back to the room again, when they had come to take her home.

Upstairs, Lionel placed her gently on the bed and caressed her face endearingly. "What do you want?"

Susan rolled her eyes. "You sound like you would do anything I want. You're the high and mighty emperor after all. Can you be so gentle?"

He smirked. " I may not be like this to other, but when it's about you, I would go extra miles. My biggest wish is to see you happy".

Susan's eyes dimmed. "Then can you help me?"

Lionel's hand shook. He looked up just in time to see the pain that flashed past her eyes. It was naive of him to think that her spilling it all out meant that she was okay.

"Anytime I close my eyes, I could still feel their dirty hands all over my body.. I can't bare to look at the mirror because their mark is still on my body".

Susan raised her eyes to look at him.

"I want to forget it. Help me".

His eyes dimmed. What she was asking for...

She moved closer and kissed him.

He held the back of her neck when she was about to pull away, and deepened the kiss.

His hand roamed her soft body, while his lips massaged hers. Their lips were in perfect union, like they were shaped to fit.

He pulled away from her lips and dipped his head lower, kissing her translucent neck. Since the banquet at Somalia, he has been wanting to do this.

He followed the pattern of bitting and then licking, making throw her head back in pleasure.

He easily removed his shirt which she was wearing and proceeded to kiss each and every part of her body, worshiping it and marking it.

Susan's eyes were wide and wet with pleasure. She didn't know what it was, but her body screamed for more. She wanted more of his touch.

Lionel trailed his finger around her shoulder blade. There was a palm imprint on it... His eyes blazed with fire, which he quickly controlled and lowered his head to kiss it.

He did not despise her body. Hell! He would give anything to have her. She was the love of his life, the first person that made his chill heart beat without rhythm.

"More.. more. ."

Susan writhed.. her body felt so alive, everywhere was at its peak and so sensitive. She held onto Lionel's hand, directing him to where she needed him, but he avoided it.

He came up and took her lips into his mouth, kissing her slowly and sensually.. drowning the craziness he put in her.

The kiss was gentle and sweet.. it had so many emotions in it that she was too busy to comprehend.

It felt peaceful, making her feel safe, loved, cherished and wanted. After he pulled way, he rested his head on her forehead, trying to catch his breath.

"You're still too young for this baby.. so I'll let you off this time. Just know that when it finally happens, you'll be unable to leave the bed for a week".

He swore after catching his breath.

Susan laughed after gaining her momentum. "You've missed it out this once. How sure are you that an opportunity would come again".

"It will.. I promise".

He sounded so confident that she rolled her eyes at the height of his narcissism.

"You don't have to think of all that anymore. When ever you close your eyes, just imagine the pleasure I brought to you just now, and more that I can bring".

He winked at her, make her face turn all red. She wished there was a hole around so she could jump in and never come out.

"Thank you for coming to rescue me yesterday. I don't know what would have happened if you did not come."

Lionel shook his head.

"I don't know what I would have done if anything had happened to you Susan. I was so scared.. I was about to go crazy. Never have I felt that way before, even when my parents died".

Susan looked at him in the eye. His eyes were very beautiful, they held so much emotions as he spoke, making her heart at peace.

She suddenly thought that it would not be bad to be with someone like him. He was not as scary as she thought.

The thing is that she actually blurted out her thoughts, making Lionel freeze. He was unable to react for the longest of time.

His reaction made her laugh.

"You.. agree to be with me?" He asked in uncertainty. Seeing her nodded, he smiled brightly which stunned her.

When he smiles his eyes forms a thin line, and she noticed he had dimples which looked so cute with his smile.

He kissed her head lovingly. "I promise to always protect you and never to let you encounter any danger. Also I assure you that you would be the only woman in my life". He swore.

"It's alright. We're just dating, it's not a prison sentence."

"I need to let my parents know that I'm okay". She knew that they must have heard of what happened.

"They're downstairs.. you didn't know?"

Susan wanted to commit suicide at this moment. She recalled all she did downstairs. To think that her parents were there..

Way to go Suzy...