Forbidden desire

The selection process seemed to be going quite fast not because it was meant to be a quick process but Alexis seemed not to find any one qualified enough to fill the position and now they were left with two people Just as the guy came in Rita leaned forward and whispered in her ears "you have to choose between the two we aren't leaving here without at least one bodyguard for you" She said smiling intently of course Alexis knew she has to choose one but he hasn't come in yet " Steven Cory " She called out his name and he answered dutifully " Well sorry to say but I don't dim you fit you may leave " She said as he turned to go just then he entered through the door casting a half smile to the disappointed Cory guy As her eyes laid on him she recognized him the guy who had something to achieve here for some reason that alone pricked her interest she had been waiting for him Getting up to her feet " Get me a cup of coffee let's go I have somewhere to be " She said her gaze resting on him. "Me? " Paxton asked pointing to his chest in bewilderment " I suppose you are not deaf or blind " Alexis said and walked out leaving him in confusion he was expecting some sort of interview or word exchange cause he had come prepared but that was fast " Congratulations " Rita said as she passed by him signalling him to follow suit Getting into the car of which he was gonna be driving now the old driver sent home in the other car " Ma'am your bound for home your husband stated it clearly that you should be back before 6pm " Rita said and Alexis nodded ...... This whole s**t felt quite suffocating and I needed a break at least my whole life was like a planned journal but with Rita by my side there was no escaping this " Stop the car " I said and he pulled the car to a halt turning to face Rita with a huge smile " Rita I think I have stressed you enough for the day I'll get home on my own for now you can take the rest of the evening off" I said and she stared at me bewildered I have always wanted to do this a new bodyguard might just be the perfect escape " But ma'am...." She said stopping midway as I gave her a you dare question me stare " Well do get home safe " she said and alighted from the vehicle " Mac's fries and cheese " I said as he stared at me from the rear mirror looking confused " is it that you are acting deaf or you are actually deaf? " I asked a little pissed how he kept looking at me like he understood nothing " You are meant to be on the way home ma'am am just following instructions " he said softly " Who's your boss?" I asked with a stern look as he started the car and drove off " Hey girls......." I yelled out as I approached them all seated around the table downing a bottle of half gone wine " Tell me am dreaming b***h " kella exclaimed as she embraced me " Well it's me in flesh " I said to their excited faces " I mean to say you got one bit of a nerve coming here tonight" Maya teased as I embraced her " Congratulations bride and please incase I don't make it out alive still take my body to your wedding event " I teased " No jokes on death please it makes me cringe " Maya said and we all laughed " My o my what have you got there girl ...?" Kella said pointing toward Paxton who stood an arm stretch away staring into space " Well that's my bodyguard remember I told you my mother in law went hay wire after the assassination attempt " I said siping my glass of wine but they all seemed to keep staring " Is it just me or does this guy look so damn hot I could be flooding this area right now " Kella said her eyes fixed on him " Well his quite something I'll say you made a good choice girl " Maya said taping me lightly " Is he gonna also take care of youuuuuuu?" Kella said her eyes fixated on me " Come on kella she's married remember?" Amy said patting her arm playfully " Well who said a married woman can't have a bit of fun most especially someone married to that s**t for a husband " kella said not hiding her resentment for Alfredo again " Chill girl he's a good man " Amy said trying to help me out in defending my husband " Well yeah kella HE is a good man (kella rolled her eyes ) ....but not to me tho " I said and she laughed out loud " You are really something " she said " I can see kella is actually rubbing off her crazy nature off on you " Amy said " What's his name? Or you just call him bodyguard" Kella said emphasis on the bodyguard " Paxton I think " I said and they gasped " Even his name is a killer " Kella said " Okay girl enough about that guy ( turning to Maya ) let's give it up for the newest bride in town" I said raising my glass to a toast and we all jeered on after that Moments later She was completely wasted and kept on complaining how life was unfair to her and how her marriage to Alfredo was her life's biggest mistake Her friends all saying things like she should break up leave him and stuff but all boiled down to the fact that they were wasted and that meant trouble I needed to get Alexis home before her husband comes back and her being drunk was not gonna help the situation but I need to do something So I leaned in and carried her in my arms surprisingly her friends all started jeering how pretty of a couple we looked at the moment, Christ I wondered if she never changes friends ........... " Where is Alexis?" Alfredo asked as he entered the living room where I was standing awaiting his return for report giving and dismissal " Upstairs in her room said she was tired and needs rest " I said sharply " Any significant events today? " he asked as he took off his suit and handed it to the man behind him " Nothing out of the usual " I said and he stared at me intensely then drew closer that he could whisper into my ears " Watch her and report everything to me if you miss to give me a significant report and I get it from another source you could consider your job here done got it ?" He said and I affirmed " Dismissed" he said waving me for with his hand and I left almost immediately ... " How did it go?" Greg asked dropping a cup of beer for me on the counter that I took a huge gulp " Well as expected she is still up to par as beautiful as always charismatic and kind " I said "Kind ? Nigga she was kind to you ? Greg asked in a tone of doubt " Is that a problem?" I asked my left brow raised " Well that's because she doesn't know who you are and am sure when she finds out ya done " Greg says s as I sighed " well it won't be such a bad idea to tell her on time" I said as Greg hit me hard on the arm " I thought all you wanted was to be close to her to know if she's happy now your looking for more ?" He asked his face drawn in disgust " I can't help it " " Well you better cause she is so not gonna ever settle for a bodyguard like you not that you ain't hot or nothing just that she has everything she wants in the arms of Alfredo for crying out loud his the son of the mayor of this town and the richest man here so get that thought outta your head and go work things back up with Stella " Greg said "Stella? " I asked surprised he mentioned her " She was here earlier she still wants you as badly as ever " he said and I sighed Stella was part of my platoon when I served in the army 2 years ago we kinda had a thing going but I was afraid of commitment and she knew it so we were just casual till she began wanting more But my heart craved just one person and she was way out of my reach now and even back then