Her Fake Billionaire Husband

2: The one that he wants

2 weeks later

*Jackson*

I am standing on the french balcony in my office, my jacket left on the chair as I pull my tie loose.. It's a hot day here in Havana and I kinda wished I could be down by the pool, relaxing. Relaxing is not something I get to do a lot, running a casino is hard business, especially as a foreigner in this country.. and well my little side occupations even more so.

Then I spot her, miss Ines Vega.. the daughter of my competition or maybe more correct, my enemy.. I know that visit was anything but friendly.

She is sitting on the edge of the pool in a flattering black bathing suit with white dots, white cat eye sunglasses and one of those swimming hats ladies use to protect their hair. She looks like a Hollywood movie starlet.. just more.. wholesome.

Her shapely legs are splashing in the water and she is laughing at something her friend says. There is just something about her that piques my interest.. that mix of youthful innocence and a look in her eyes telling me she is much more than she looks at first glance.

I have seen her here a couple of times with a friend, and I do not believe she is here on a mission from her father or that dreadful fiance. No, I think she simply wants to enjoy the beach club.. after all this is where the Young people hang out.. their own pool is mostly old people and friends of the president.

“Watching the honeys at the pool”. Nick shows up beside me. Of course I heard him come in, but I also heard it was Nick, so no reason to worry.. I trust him with my life.. with everything.

I smile to myself. “Well.. one honey in particular”.

“Which one.. ?” His eyes follow mine. “Marilyn ? Liz ? I’ve heard Grace Kelly is in town..”.

“Nah.. that one there.. Miss Ines Vega, more enticing than any movie star”. I make a motion with my head.

He looks at her making an appreciative sound. “Well not bad I guess, but a girl like that and with a father like that, she will be too much trouble and probably boring in bed, if you ever manage to get her to put out.. also the father, yes I am mentioning him again.. he is on the inside with Batista”.

“I have a feeling that she is a real little spitfire under that pretty facade”. I remember how she had stepped up introducing herself. “She has brains and passion”.

“Sounds like trouble and problems to me”. Nick shakes his head. “Women like that are complicated and hard to deal with for a fling, and.. did I mention her father ? Afather who can cause problems on top..”.

I pad his shoulder. “I like solving problems and women like that, Nick, they are not flings.. that’s the kind of woman you marry.. and now I will go talk to her”.

Nick grins and shakes his head as he follows me out the office. “Marry.. you ? This I gotta see”.

“Yeah marry.. I am 30, it’s about time I settle down and start a family”. Honestly I have been wanting to settle down for some time. I just haven’t found the right woman yet.. and I am not gonna marry some simple minded starlet.

*Ines*

When I hear the wave of whispers going through the crowd, I look up, there he is.. Mr Levi.. the owner.. walking along the pool, looking like a man with a purpose. No jacket on and the sleeves of his shirt rolled up.

Most women are eyeing him, I mean he is an imposing sight, tall and wide as he is.. and he has this air of power about him. I am still not sure if I find it scary or attractive. Maybe a bit of both.

I see how he stops to greet some guests and kisses a few cheeks, but it is easy to see that he has his mind on something.. he quickly brushes off all of them, moving along. Maybe he is going to the VIP section. I have heard there are several very famous actresses up there, even Marilyn is supposed to be here.

“Well good afternoon Miss Vega, I hope you are enjoying our pool”. He stops right in front of me, looking down at me with a teasing smile.

“Mr Levi, Thank you, I am, very much so. It’s a very lovely pool”. I feel in the spotlight, knowing a lot of people are glancing at me or openly staring. “I hope it’s okay for me to..”

His smile widens. “Of course, I told you that you are always welcome.. your presence only makes the area far more beautiful”.

“Oh..”. I feel my cheeks flush. “Thank you, but compared to all the starlets, models and dancing girls in small bikinis.. I am nothing special”.

He squats down and gently grabs my chin in his huge hand. “Never diminish yourself darling, you are indeed special.. those women you look up to.. believe me they got nothing on you”.

“Mr Levi !” I don’t know what else to say.. and I can’t help but notice that the two top buttons of his shirt are open, and a fair amount of dark hair is poking out.

“Please call me Jack”. He lets go of my chin and straightens up in his full and very impressive height.

I get on my feet, not wanting to feel tiny next to him. Not that it really helps, he is still like a giant compared to me.. my friend Lucia gets up too, looking from me to him.

I clear my throat. “I am not sure that would be appropriate Mr Levi. I am not sure we know each other enough for that”.

“Then let's get to know each other, have dinner with me tonight.. my private dining room”. He grabs my hand, kissing it softly.

“Oh no Mr Levi, I am not that kinda girl”. I huff at him, who do he think he is, suggesting that ? I pull off my swimming cap, shaking my hair loose. “I am pretty sure my fiance would not like that”.

He reaches out, catching a lock of my hair, letting it slip through his fingers before tugging it behind my ear, sending chills through me. “I do not give a s**t about what he likes or doesn't like.. that goes for your daddy too.. but if it makes you come, then let's say the vip dining room, 9 pm and bring the dear Mr Mac along”.

This time Beatriz is the one who clears her throat, and I quickly say. “Mr Levi.. this is my good friend Lucia Rosea... Lucia, this is Mr Levi, the owner”.

“A profound pleasure, Miss Rosea.. I hope you enjoy my club”. He takes her hand and kisses it, but his eyes is on me

She blushes slightly and smiles. “I sure do, Mr Levi, this is the best club in Havana”.

“Thank you darling”. He gives her that smile, the one like a hungry feline, then he turns to me. “And I’ll see you tonight darling”.

“Okay then”. I huff again, I mean he is the owner of my father's biggest competitor.. How could I say no ? It might give me insight my father needs. “See you tonight then”.

“I almost can’t wait”. He grabs my hand, kissing it again. “Wear something.. pretty and leave your hair down, it’s absolutely stunning”.

And with that he walks away, leaving me standing there completely stunned.. What the hell just happened ? Apparently Jackson Levi just happened.

“What did he want ?” Maceo shows up, glaring after Jackson. “And what are you doing here ? It’s the enemy Ines”.

“We are invited to dine with him in the VIP room tonight and if you say no I am going alone”. I grab my towel. “We could learn things father can use”.

Then I leave, Lucia grabbing her things and following me.