Salvation

In his bed

"Lauren" Alessio stopped her before they entered the office where they will be scheduling date for their wedding."Try to act like you like me." He winked at her before opening the door.

Lauren had just right answer to throw in his face but she didn't have time for that.

"Good afternoon, love birds." The lady greeted them kindly. " I will be the one taking your vows." She smiled again."Please have a seat and give me your ID cards."

They were done quickly and headed to Alessio's home to meet the decorator. Driveway to the house was long and nicely decorated with flowers and evergreen trees. More they approached the house, more amazed Lauren was. The house has a big yard with garden and big pool and what she likes the most was the fact that there were no other houses near around. Privacy big plus.

"Do you like it?" Alessio asked her.

"Yes, It's wonderful here." she smiled at Alessio before they entered the house. Inside it was even more beautiful. As soon as they opened the front door they were in spacious and illuminated living room, on the right side are the doors that lead to the kitchen and library and on the left one that leads to the terrace and in the garden. At the end of the central part of the house were the stairs splitting in two parts. The house was equipped with modern furniture and decorated tastefully with hints of cheerful colors. She loves it and If she has to choose a place to live in this would be it.

Alessio took Lauren on the right side of the stairs. At the end of hallway was his room. He let her in first, there was already decorator waiting for them. It was big and nicely decorated room but it screamed with testosterone. The man who was responsible for decoration showed to Lauren schemes of colors and patterns, as well as some catalogs with furniture. Alessio left all the choices up to Lauren. It took them nearly four hours to pick everything. Decorator assured them the room will be finished by the end of the week.

"Are you hungry?" Alessio asked her stretching and yawning.

"Yes and I see that you are tired" she smiled teasing him.

"I think I am, sue me. But I will take care of you first, let's go."

Alessio took Lauren to the kitchen. He offered her a glass of wine while he prepares the dinner. She was sitting behind the kitchen bar, observing him. Hot chef, sure he is.

He made them chicken with vegetables, it was simple dish but tasty. Although Lauren was used to live by herself and eat alone and she loved that, Alessio was good company. He laughed, he made her laugh. It was all in all nice day.

"Oh, it's late." Lauren said checking her watch. "I should go." It was nine in the evening, she was used to go to bed earlier."Can you call me a taxi?" She asked Alessio while picking up her stuff.

" I will give you a ride, give me few minutes to change and take my keys." She didn't have time to refuse because he was already gone from the kitchen.

She finished her glass of wine and tried to got up but as soon as she stood on her feet she felt dizzy and she would fell down if Alessio hasn't arrived at time and caught her in his arms.

"Whoa, Lauren, are you okay?" she leaned against him. She murmured something, Alessio assumed It was because of the wine. Guess she doesn't go well along with it.He didn't hesitate too much and picked her up in his arms and went to his bedroom. Lauren was sleeping now. She is probably going to be furious tomorrow morning because of what he is going to do next but it is well worth, sleeping next to her. Alessio unzipped her dress and took it off slowly. He was the one who felt dizzy now. Her skin was so soft and smooth. She was wearing red lace underwear and as much as he wanted to touch her, kiss her, make love to her he gently laid her on his bed covering her with a blanket. She looked so perfect there in his bed. He took of his shirt and his pants and went to bed. Lauren moved and hugged him as soon as he laid down and murmured something. Alessio placed a kiss on her forehead and closed his eyes.

***

As soon as she opened her eyes headache kicked in.

"Oh, wine why you hate me so much" Lauren was massaging her head when Alessio came in the room with only a towel around his hips. She widened her eyes not expecting to see him like that and where is she.

"Good morning. How are you feeling?" Alessio stopped himself at the foot of the bed. She couldn't see his face expression because the room was showered with the sun, so was he. What a nice view, but what is she doing here, in his bed, and only in her underwear which she realised when she peeked under the blanket.

Panicked she got up and wrapped the blanket around her."I am okay, but what happened?Why am I here?"

She took one step back when Alessio tried to walk to her.

"It's okay, we just slept, that's all. You were dizzy from the wine and fell asleep, I have put you in bed."

"And what about my dress?"Her cheeks were bright red because she assumed what happened with her dress.

"I took it off, Lauren. It was too tight for sleeping in it." Lauren felt like he was touching her with those eyes leaving traces all over her body. He approached her and took her hands in his letting the blanked fall down.

"Don't cover yourself in front of me. You will be my wife, I want to look at you without you feeling ashamed. You are gorgeous." She was blushing and didn't know what to say or what to do. He kissed one of her hands.

" You can go and take a shower, I'll wait for you in the kitchen an I'll take you home whenever you wish."

Lauren just nodded. He smiled softly and left the room.

Lauren sat at the bed. What was happening with her. He affects her too much and she knows perfectly well what kind of deal they have, there is no space for love here.