Love Beyond the Pages

The First Night

After Isabella turned eighteen, she barely returned to living in that house with her uncle and his family. Instead, she rented a cozy one-bedroom apartment near her school and decorated it with all her things, making a warm home of her own.

Andrew, in the past, had always said that he wanted to come and visit, but every time he returned from another country, he was always too busy to come. Isabella knew that when Andrew said he was too busy in the original novel, he was with Emily.

Isabella took some groceries and went back to this apartment in a taxi.

Today was her first day living as book Isabella; she had already left the male lead, confronted the big villain her cousin, and earned herself a cute husband.

Oh, shot! Today was her first day of marriage. Even if it was fake, it was still worth celebrating, right?

When she returned with the groceries, Nathan had already changed into his beige pajamas and gold-rimmed glasses, sat on the sofa, and carefully read something.

Sunlight streamed through the window, reflecting a glow on Nathan's face.

Without any flaws, that handsome man seemed like an angel fallen into the human world.

"Back already?" Nathan put down what he was reading and walked straight over, taking the grocery bag from Isabella's hands. "Are you cooking tonight?"

"It's the first day of our marriage, I thought maybe we could celebrate a little bit?" Isabella snapped out of her daze and smiled with narrowed eyes.

Nathan looked expressionless, but his heart was racing fast.

Her lips were so cute, he wanted to kiss them. It must taste better than a cube of sugar.

However, Nathan knew that now wasn't the right time. Even though he and Isabella were already married, he knew that Isabella only married him because she didn't want Brooks Corporation to fall into her uncle's hands.

Nathan knew he had gotten what he wanted, so he wouldn't jeopardize anything and make Isabella dislike him for change. He needed to be patient. Sooner or later, there would be a time when he could kiss her whenever and wherever he wanted.

As a foodie, Isabella was skilled at cooking before becoming the female lead in this book. She thought she could make a meal for herself and Nathan. Dinner was just for the two of them, so she only cooked a little. She made her favorite cream soup and a few side dishes. Nathan somehow managed to bring a bottle of red wine.

The lovely two happily had their first dinner as a married couple in this tiny apartment under the dim and warm light.

Before becoming the female lead, Isabella was good at drinking wine. She could drink a whole bottle by herself when in a good mood. However, little did she expect that her current body couldn't handle any wine at all. Three glasses down, she was thoroughly drunk.

"You cutie, don't worry, I am no ordinary woman. From now on, if you promise to follow me, you will enjoy a life of wealth and happiness. You can enjoy all the money you want!" Isabella stumbled over to Nathan, hanging onto him, gently touching his face, and flirting with him.

"You are too drunk." Nathan's voice was much, much gentler than usual. "Come on, let's get you in bed, okay?"

"No! It's our wedding night, such a special day, why the hell should I go to bed already?" Isabella shook her head firmly, then smiled as she traced Nathan's lips. "Cutie, your lips are so soft, can I kiss them?"

Nathan remained silent.

"Yes, you can."

Isabella was overjoyed, cradling Nathan's face and gently putting a kiss on his lips. Then she teased him like a puppy, caressing his chin. “Cutie~you’re so sweet~”

Nathan stiffened for a moment, veins popping on his forehead.

She dared to call him a cutie… He had been thinking of taking things slowly, but she seemed like things took place quickly.

"Do you like it？" Nathan asked in a gentle voice.

"I like it very much!" Isabella looked adorable, nodding her head enthusiastically.

"Does … Isabella wants more of me？" Nathan's voice was low, alluring, and seductive, as if casting a spell into Isabella's ears, coaxing her.

"I do!" Isabella nodded her head again without any hesitation.

"Let's go to the bedroom and let you have more of me."

"Sure…" Isabella's big eyes sparkled with excitement. She eagerly hooked her arms around Nathan's neck. "But I can't walk anymore… can you…carry me… carry me to the bedroom…"

A fire ignited in Nathan's eyes. Without a word, he scooped Isabella horizontally, striding into the bedroom like a meteor.

Not long after, the room was filled with Isabella's murmurs and pleas.

"It still hurts, Nathan….em...don't kiss there...oh."

As time passed, the night grew deeper and darker. The movements in the bedroom gradually subsided.

The room was a mess after their little love game.

Isabella and Nathan squeezed onto a small single bed.

Tears streaked Isabella's face with her murmuring about herself.

She was sleeping tightly in Nathan's embrace.

Nathan's lips curved up with a smile, and his eyebrows filled with satisfaction. He watched this sleeping beauty who seemed still aggrieved in her dreams.

He, with excellent self-control, had lost complete control of his mind and his body last night and tonight.

The love game was exhausting…no wonder she still felt so tired, even in her sleep.

Nathan lowered his head, gently kissing Isabella's forehead, nose tip, and cheeks, then cuddled her as he fell asleep beside her.

----------------------------------------------------------------------The Next Morning-------------------------------------------------------------------

His eyes changed in an instant.

It was as if a holy angel had suddenly transformed into a fallen one, full of sinful thoughts. Desire and primal instincts collided fiercely in his gaze.

"Oh, my gosh!" Isabella exclaimed softly, quickly lying down and pulling the blanket tightly over her body.

However, her bed was too small to get further from Nathan.

Nathan, who appeared slim, could still occupy more than half of her bed. With her vigorous movement, she accidentally touched his inner thigh.

The air seemed to freeze at that moment.

Isabella wished to be dead because she was so embarrassed about accidentally touching his very private area.

"Alright, let's talk," Nathan seemed not embarrassed at all, but adored his wife's cuteness.

"I brought you back…" Isabella took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. "I brought you back, not because of what you did… It's not what you think. I just needed someone to marry. I don't want to burden you with 'serving' me… Really! You're free now. You don't have to do things like gigolo does. If you don't want to be with me, you don't have to. I'll give you money."

"Yesterday, I thought…" Nathan dragged out his words, word by word, "But it's okay, I really like you. And I like being with you!"

"Don't say it… don't say it!" Isabella felt her blood boiling, making her cheek red out of shyness. She would have lost self-control if this handsome guy kept teasing her.

"Okay, I won't say it." Nathan's eyes were filled with joy. Isabella glanced at him and couldn't help but feel weak in the knees from his smile. "And don't laugh…"

"That's a bit hard." Nathan, the iron-like, cold, young CEO of a business empire, found it hard not to smile at this second.

"Why don't you go and take a shower, maybe put on some clothes too!" Isabella was worried about maybe seeing his naked body accidentally. She closed her eyes very tightly, feeling like she was going to collapse at any moment, and urged Nathan to leave.

Nathan looked indulgently at Isabella, then leaned down and kissed her on the tip of her nose. "Okay, my princess."

Another kiss!!!

Isabella was entirely paralyzed by Nathan's gesture.

Nathan then got up and went ahead toward the bathroom.

As soon as he left, Isabella quickly jumped up, closed, and locked the bedroom door. Nathan heard the noise, glanced back, and laughed teasingly. "What a cutie, huh."

Isabella leaned against the bedroom door and hugged the blanket, feeling like she was still dreaming from last night.

"Isabella! Pull yourself together. You're a wealthy heiress now! Have some balls! Your future is to become a brilliant CEO and have a happily ever after, reaching the pinnacle of your life. Don't act like a coward!"

After saying the speech, Isabella paused.

If she were to enjoy a happily ever after with someone, could she find a more handsome guy than Nathan?

At least, in her old life, she had seen all kinds of handsome celebrities, but none could compare with Nathan.

Marrying him would be alright. He was good-looking, had a fantastic figure, a good personality, and, more importantly, very excellent bed skills. Isabella had been with him for two nights now. Except for the initial pain, she almost thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially last night, what an exciting one…

"Isabella, what're you thinking right now? Pull yourself together!!!"

Her thoughts were quickly brought back to reality by her rationality. Isabella grabbed her hair out of frustration.

Oh no, had this devilish, handsome man already ensnared her soul…?

In a state of panic, Isabella started putting on her clothes, picking up one piece after another from her old wardrobe with a serious look. Old rural aunties in their seventies or eighties wore all these clothes!

But there was none other to choose from. Only that dress from yesterday, the one Nathan bought for her…

Isabella looked back at it. What a beautiful dress it was! Nathan had torn it apart… Couldn't he just take it properly? Why tear that gorgeous dress apart! She sighed.

Was this kind of his hobby in the bedroom? She couldn't help but think.