Adrian: Because you’re right we can’t live in London anymore. There are too many bad memories here and Michael knows exactly where to find us. I won’t risk you getting hurt and I will not let you and our family live in danger. So, I have started proceedings to relocate my company to New York and Samantha has found me an amazing building on Wall Street and she has started looking for a house for us.
Alanna: Are you sure about this?
Adrian: Yes, now what area do you want to live in?
Alanna: I don’t want to live in New York.
Adrian: You are making no sense and I thought that you wanted to be close to your family?
Alanna: I do, but New York is not the right place for us to raise our kids.
Adrian: You grew up there and you are perfect. Alanna: I am far from perfect. Growing up in New York is like growing up in a fish bowl. Everyone knows every little detail of your life and you never get the chance to be yourself. There are always a million eyes on you at any given time, lurking and hoping to see you fail. People in New York are selfish, pretentious and they stop at nothing to make you feel unwanted. I will not expose William or our baby to that.
Adrian: Then where do you want to live?
Alanna: Somewhere that our children can ride their bikes and have a normal, happy childhood –away from the pressures of New York.
Adrian: Baby, where do you want us to live?
Alanna: You have relocated your company to New York –need I say more?
Adrian: Don’t get smart with me; now tell me where you want us to live. Alanna: Florida?
Adrian: Okay, let me think for a moment. Adrian: Florida is only a two hour flight from New York, right?
Alanna: Yes, it’s close enough that you can still have your company in New York, but far away enough that our kids don’t feel the pressures of the city. My parents and your mom can visit and you have your own private jet to take to you work every day.
Adrian: Let’s do it baby, I will call Samantha and have her start looking at houses.
Alanna: Are you sure about this?
Adrian: I have never been surer about anything in my life.
Alanna: I can’t help but think about the time that you told me that you would always live in London. What has changed your mind? Adrian: You have changed my mind. I would rather live on the street in New York than in a luxury house in London if it meant that I get to spend my life with you. I love you Alanna and I want to make you happy.
Alanna: I love you too and I can’t thank you enough for what you are giving up. You are the most special guy that I have ever met and I am blessed to have you in my life.
Adrian: I would give up everything for you. Adrian and I talk for what seems like forever and then he informs me that he needs to go to his meeting. I reluctantly say my goodbyes and when Adrian logs off, my heart breaks –a little. I feel sad that he is leaving his home town, but I am also excited about our next chapter. Adrian and I are going to have a baby; William is going to be living with us permanently and Adrian and I are moving to Florida. I am so excited about our fresh start and I can’t wait for us to continue with our lives. Adrian and I have decided to meet tomorrow at the airport and we are going to fly straight to Florida so that we begin our new life together. We have been through so much in the past year, shootings, stalkers, and a break-up, but we have managed to get throughit –together. I never expected that when I saw that gorgeous alluring guyin London that he and I would have such a connection. He was so far out ofmy league that I was afraid to talk to him and he terrified me when he said hisfirst words to me. I close my eyes and I am back at the event that night last year. I am alone and bored to tears –until I see him. He stands in front of me with his blue pin stripped suit crafted to fit his spectacular body. His lips are parted as his rude words ring in the air. I remember how my lips were frozen and how I didn’t have courage to fight him on his rudeness. My skin begins to tingle as I remember how he cached me in his strong arms. I knew from that moment that I wanted him, I needed him, and he was like an addiction, one that I am still addicted to. I crave his touch every moment of every day and when I see him tomorrow I don’t know if I will be able to control myself. I have missed his soft kisses and his bossy behaviour, I have missed him saying my name and calling me his baby. I can’t wait to see him, I need my Mr Black.
Twenty-Six
I wake up the next morning with nausea that is taking over my body. I rush out of the bed and into the bathroom. I throw up and then I take a hot shower as I try to wash away my anxiety. I am really nervous and excited about seeing Adrian today. I have missed him so much over the last two weeks and I can’t wait to see my husband –again.
I jump out of the shower and I rush into my room. I rummage through my clothes and I select an outfit, which I know that Adrian will love. I quickly blow dry my hair and then I apply a very light dusting of make-up. I slide my wedding ring onto my finger and then I fix my AB necklace onto my neck. I lightly spray myself with some Chanel and then I look at my reflection in the mirror. I have on my white, Nina Ricci dress that Adrian bought for me, black Jimmy Choos and to finish my look I drape my new Chanel handbag over my shoulder. I smile at my reflection as I feel that I have changed in so many ways. The little feisty girl has been replaced with a confident young woman. I lightly press my fingers onto my stomach as I comfort my baby. I close my eyes and I try to imagine what he will look like –I am still convinced that we are having a boy. I can see his wide smile and his green eyes gazing at me and I begin to rub my belly as I can’t wait to meet him.
I step back from the mirror and then I glide out of the room and into the hallway of my parent’s condo. I can hear my mom and Penelope talking in the kitchen –as I edge closer. I walk into the bright kitchen and my mom smiles at me as I enter. I take a seat next to Penelope at the breakfast bar and my mom thrusts a plate of pancakes in front of me. I smile at her as her pancakes do look rather inviting. Penelope is staring at me as I begin to tuck into my breakfast, I smile at her and then I ask my sister what’s on her mind.
“You okay, Penelope?” I say as I gently rub her back. She smiles at me, but she doesn’t respond. I look at my mom and she fills me in on what’s bothering my sister.
“Penelope is upset that you are leaving.” I immediately stop eating and I reach out and grab my little sister’s hand. Her skin is warm and I have to hold back my tears as she looks up at me those massive brown eyes.
“Sweetie, I know that it’s upsetting that I am leaving, but Adrian needs me. He is my husband and I need to live with him. But, just because I live with Adrian now, it doesn’t mean that I don’t love you. You are my little sister and I could never love any one more than I love you.” Penelope leaps into my arms and she squeezes me tightly as I begin to gently stroke her luscious hair.
“I love you, Lanna.” Penelope whispers into my ear. I hug her as tight as I can without hurting her and then I pull back from her as I continue to eat my pancakes.
Breakfast is over and my car will be arriving any minute now to take me to the airport. My mom and I are waiting in the lounge area of the oversized condo and my heart is beating out of my chest with excitement. I cannot wait to gaze into Adrian’s green eyes and I cannot wait to kiss his full lips. I bite my lower lip as that thought enters my mind and I quickly try to compose the heat that is showing on my face.
“You are excited, aren’t you?” My mom says as she walks over and stands next to me as I gaze out of the window. I force my eyes away from the busy streets of New York so that I can meet my mom’s stare. I smile at her and then I let her know how I am feeling.
“I can’t wait to see him,” I gush. My mom smiles at me and then she places her hand onto my shoulder. “I think that living in Florida will be amazing for the both of you. If you chose to stay here in New York then Adrian would be the onewho had to give up his home town. By moving to Florida, both of you are making a compromise to save your marriage.” I smile at my mom as I love her words.
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“I love you Mom,” I gush. My mom pulls me in for a hug and then she lets go of me as the door begins to buzz. My mom and I both rush out into the hallway and I quickly answer the door.
“Mrs Black?” I hear a gentleman say in a strong New York accent. “This is she,” I reply.
“I am here to take you to the airport?”
“Okay, please can I have a minute?”
“No problem, take your time.”
I turn back towards my mom and Penelope who is gripped onto my mom’s leg. I leap forward and I hug my mom and then lean down to Penelope’s level and kiss her forehead. She smiles at me and then I smile at both of them as I make my way over to door. I reach out for the handle and I as grip it with my fingers, I stop to look back at my mom and Penelope.
“Please be happy, Alanna.” My mom says as she holds Penelope in her arms. I nod at her and then I agree. “I will,” I push open the door and I step out into hallway of the building. I rush out of the front door and into the town car that is waiting to take me to Adrian. The drivers speeds off and I smile as I am finally on my way to him.
The car stops at the entrance of JFK and I rush outof the car as I cannot contain my excitement. The driver smiles at me as he senses my emotions. He leads me into the airport and into a private elevator. The doors open out onto the runway and I smile when I see Adrian’s jet in front of me. I walk along the runway –edging my way closer to him. I am getting closer, closer, and now there he is. Adrian is standing at the top of the stairs which climbs up to his jet. He is wearing a dark suit and his hair is pushed back away from his face. I can see him smiling at me therefore, I run towards him. My heels are clicking against the tarmac and my heart is pounding as I gallop towards him. My eyes are fuzzy from the vision I have of him –running towards me. We meet in the middle of the private runway and I can’t catch my breath when he grips onto my face and leans in towards me. His cologne is strong and his lips are trembling for my touch. His eyes are staring through me and into my soul, I can feel his hands heating up my face and then his lips collide with mine. He is kissing me tenderly as he gently cups my face. His lips become more intense as his hands slide down my waist. He roughly pulls me towards him and now our bodies are only inches apart. His lips break free from mine as he gasps for air. I look up into his intense green stare and I melt into his demeanour. My face is flushing hot from his touch and Adrian stuns me when he mentions my embarrassment.
“You are blushing, Mrs Black!” I blush again at his words. “You know the affect that you have on me,” I say quietly. Adrian smirks at my response and then he leans in and kisses me again. His lips are tingling mine as they fluently move together. His hands have slid onto my hips and now my face is on fire from his touch. I manage to pull myself away from him as I tell him how much that I love him.
“I have missed you so much; I love you more than life.” Adrian smirks –again and then he places his long finger onto my lips as he shushes me. I stare at him
–with my heart pounding through my dress. He looks into my brown eyes with a teasing look in his. His smirk turns into a flashy white smile and my heart melts at the sight. He softly grazes my cheek with his hand as he whispers.
“Our life is just beginning, baby.”
One Year Later
The sun is shining brightly through the glass windows of our beachfront, Fort Lauderdale home. Today is a very special day, our daughter; Eva turns one year old today. Eva is the most beautiful baby that has ever graced the planet and she has the cutest personality. I was shocked when the doctor told me that we had a daughter because I was convinced that we weregoing to have a boy. Eva has her father’s bright green eyes, but she has myhair colour and my smile. From the first moment that I laid eyes on her, I knew that she was the missing piece of our lives. Eva has completed our family and Adrian and I are obsessed with her beauty. William loves her to pieces and he is so cute in the way that he tries to protect her. His actions remind me of how Adrian protects me and I am glad that Eva has a brother like him to look out for her.
Our life has changed –for the better. We no longer have to look over our shoulders because we are worried that someone is lurking in the shadows to hurt us. We are safe, our family is happy, we love each other and moving to Florida was the best decision that we have ever made.
My parents fly to so us three-four times a month and they always bring Alice and Alexander with them. I have grown a lot closer with Penelope and that’s because she never leaves us. When my parents visit, Penelope always asks if she can stay a little longer. My mom and dad try to reason with her, but she is so stubborn and cute that Adrian and I always give in to her demands and let her stay. She loves it here, the beach and the hot weather. She looks after the younger children and she bosses them about when no one is looking. It’s so funny to watch her with them; my little sister is now eight years old and she is a little diva. Sophie and James fly out here every weekend without fail. Their son, Brooklyn is now fourteen months old and he is a very beautiful and charming little boy. He has jet black hair and huge dark eyes, his skin is golden and he has perfect plump cheeks. Sophie and I are closer than ever and our children are no different. We want Eva and Brooklyn to grow up together; we want them to look out for one another and to care for each other, in the same way that Sophie and I care about each other.
Adrian is still the most stunning and alluring guy that I have ever met. He makes me fall in love with him over and over again, every day, of our amazing life. He is sweet, caring and he has learned to respect me more than he ever did. He isn’t quite as demanding as he used to be, but he still does have some of his annoying ways. He spends his days in New York at the office whilst I stay at home and look after our children. However, I take a break from mom-duty so that I can volunteer down at the local orphanage three times a week. Maggie and Edward live next door to us so she is more than willing to look after Eva and William for a few hours during the day whilst I go to work. Emma lives with her parents and she has started dating a guy from Orlando she seems really happy and I am very happy for her. She adores her niece and nephew and they feel the same way about her.
Our nights are spent on the beach, Adrian grilling on the barbeque whilst Eva and William frolic on the sand. I usually just stand back and watch as my family make these nights the best of my life. Adrian and I take the children to Disney almost every weekend and they adore it and we never grow tired to talking of them there. I love to watch their little faces as they play and experience everything that Disney has to offer. I never thought that my life would end up in this way, but now that it has, I wouldn’t changeit for the anything. I love our children and being a wife and mom is the best job that I could ever have.
Adrian Black came into my life at a time when I least expected it. He obsessed me, controlled me, loved me and he claimed my heartfor himself.
~The End~
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