The second wife

4. let's get married.

Zak pov.

That loser is still stalking my girl. One single message was enough to silence her and put her in to stress that I had tried so hard to remove her from. She didn’t talk. There was not much emotions on her face.

I called the police at once. They came and took the number in which she gets the message from and compared it with the previous messages. There is a problem though. She had been getting messages from different numbers.

When we called the number it was not reachable. The police left promising to look further in to the matter. I looked at Hanna. I could clearly see that she was not fine.

“Hey. You ok?” I asked.

She shook her head. She took a trembling hand and held my hands. Her hands were ice cold. Her breathing was laboured. And little beads of sweat had formed on her forehead. I could clearly see that she was holding in her emotions.

“Tell me.” I said.

Tisha was sitting beside her rubbing her back.

“He found me. I think found me. He knows that I am here.” She turns towards Tisha. “Tisha, he even might attack you.” She said.

Tisha took a deep breath. “Hanna, stop worrying too much. He won’t attack me ok?” she said softly.

Her hands were still trembling. I took her small,cold hands in mine and held it hoping to warm it up a bit.

“He knows where I work. He might follow me there. He might follow me home and ...and...” she gulped and gasped for breath. The tears that she managed to hold in for longer than I wanted her to, finally came rolling down her cheeks. She must let it out. She shouldn’t bottle in her emotions.

I hugged her tight as she sobbed on my shoulder, soaking my shirt. I didn’t care about my shirt. All what I cared about was her. I kissed on her head and held her for as long as she wanted to be held.

“You know Hanna, you don’t have to work.” I told her. She looked at me with a frown. “But how do I pay my bills then?” she asked.

“I will take care of everything.” I told her seriously. Who shook her head.

“Zak I like to be independent. I like you for who you are, not your money. I would feel awkward if you keep spending on me. We are not married yet we just started dating.” She tried to reason.

“But we all know that it is not safe for you to go these days. And I think it is better to change your address once again.” I said.

“But then where do I live?” she asked furrowing her eyebrows. “My parents live in Addu city, and my brother is studying abroad. I really don’t want to rent another apartment and live alone these days.” She said.

“Then live in my house.” I said without much thinking.”I have separate rooms and a full security. This pathetic stalker won’t be able to have easy access.” I explained. “You will be safe.”

“But.....Zak. But....” she stammered. Tisha put her hand hand on Hanna’s hands.

“I think you should go with him Hanna. You will be safe. And beside you will see him more often. And you will have more alone time together” Tisha said with a smirk.

Hanna sighed and looked at her friend wide eyed and I couldn’t help a smile forming on my face.

“Girl....” she rolled her eyes at Tisha. Tisha giggled.

“Not tonight ok? But Zak can you stay here tonight? Please?” Hanna asked. “I am scared.”

“ok. Anything for you babe.” I said.

“Are you going to share the room?” Tisha asked raising her eyebrows.

“I think I’ll sleep on the couch, here in living room.” I said. I wouldn’t want to push Hanna to sleep with me. Only when she is ready.

Hanna smiled. “Thanks Zak.”

She walked towards her room. “you can freshen up in my bathroom Zak. Come.” She called before entering it.

“I’ll also go try to get some sleep.” Tisha said yawning.

I went to Hanna’s room after some time. I guessed she was in the bathroom so I waited in her room until she came out.

I checked on my mails for the time being. Being a business man can be very stressful and there would be lots of work.

I looked towards the toilet door when I sensed that it was opening. Out came a very seductive Hanna, who was wearing a black night dress which highlighted her curves perfectly. My mouth ran dry and my heart filled with the wrong desires. I could feel an unwanted twitch in my pants.

“Hey Zak. You can freshen up here.” She said. She looked as if she wasn’t doing anything to me. I took in a deep breath to calm my racing heart and looked away.. I took my shirt off, took the towel she handed me and hurried to the bathroom.

I groaned. This was going to be a long night.

I took quick shower and got out of the bathroom as soon as possible. She had taken a pair of shorts and left it on her bed.

“There is a pair of shorts. Those were my brother’s. He left it the last time he visited me. You can use it tonight.” She called out from her closet.

I put it on and was about to walk out of the room when she came out of the closet with a blanket and pillow. I noticed that she checked out my abs before taking a deep breath. I smirked. Perks of working out regularly. She handed me the pillow and blankets. I was thankful for the cardigan that she was now wearing.

“would you actually want to sleep in the bed? Because I can go to Tisha's room.” She said.

“No it’s ok. I can sleep on the couch just fine.” I said.

She smiled a little and gave me a small peck on the cheek. “Thank you Zak.” She said.

And stayed close to me for a little longer. I was already having a hard time controlling myself. She touched my cheeks and parted her lips.

“Hanna, you don’t know what you are doing to me babe.” I whispered.

“I think I know what I’m doing love.” She whispered back. She then placed her lips on mine. I closed my eyes as I responded. I realised I want more of her. More than a kiss. My hands brought her body close to mine and her arms snaked around my torso.

When we let go of each other both of us were gasping for breath. I held her tightly but not too tight. I want to spend the whole life with her.

“Hanna. Let’s get married.” I said.

She smiled. “I don’t think that is how you ask some one to marry you.” She said.

Oh is that what she wants? Wait and watch my beautiful girl.

“Ok. So I’ll try again some other time.” I said and left to try get some sleep.

Hanna pov.

I shouldn’t have. But I did. I knew I shouldn’t started something I couldn’t finish. But I lost it when I saw him shirtless. I knew he had a great body but seeing it for real was something else.

Good thing he suggested that we get married. And that kind of broke off the daze I was in. Otherwise things would have gone too far. And I wouldn’t even try to stop him.

I actually am saving myself for marriage. I have come this far, I didn’t want to give in now.

He left the room and I let out a whoosh of air. Who said older men were not sexy? He sure is.

I took my phone hoping to get my mind off Zak. I scrolled down my face book newsfeed. It did help me get my mind off of certain things. Soon I drifted off into dream land.

I was lying on my back covered in white covers. No clothes on just a white sheet covered me. The whole place was white. Just then a shirtless Zak entered. A playful smirk constant on his soft lips. He walked around where I was lying.

“hey beautiful.” He said in a deep voice. There was a strange sensation in my stomach. I only could let out a sigh and watch his moves. He climbed on the bed and crawled slowly towards me, maintaining eye contact the whole time. I gulped. My throat is now completely dry. I could only watch as he settled right on top of me. My breathing came out in gasps. The thin sheet of cloth separating us didn’t make it any easier for me. He put his face on the crook of my neck and kissed it. A shiver ran down my spine. I closed my eyes ........

Just then the alarm went off.

I woke up. My phone was beeping loudly. I covered my face with my hand and groaned. It was a dream. I sat up on my bed. The strange sensation that dream have me still lingering in my heart. I rubbed my legs together. It is harder than I thought it would be. I just hope that I succeed in my wish to remain a virgin till my wedding day.

Then I realised that I had work today. I pouted. I didn’t want to go to work today. I guess I have a good reason. Zak was right. It is not safe for me to work there anymore.

Just then someone knocked on the door. Maybe Zak wants to use the bathroom. I got up and wore my cardigan before opening the door. It was Zak. I let him in so he could use the bathroom. And waited on my bed. He was quick to finish. He wore his clothes from last night.

“Don’t go anywhere alone. I’ll be right back.” He said before leaving. I sighed. He is so sweet.

Zak pov.

I went straight to the jewellery shop and bought a simple yet fine ring. I bought flowers and balloons and I went home to decorate the private garden at my mansion. I asked my workers to do the work for me and drove to Tisha's place. When I arrived they were already having breakfast.

“Come and have break fast Zak.” Tisha invited. I sat at the table and started to have breakfast with them.

“so, I’ll be on my way. I’ll be late if I stay much longer.” Tisha said.

“You are not going to work?” she asked Hanna.

“Yeah. Not today. I can’t, after that text I feel that I should stay back to day.” Hanna said. I felt relieved when she said that.

Tisha left and we were left alone. I noticed that Hanna was blushing while looking at me and then looking away.

“Is everything ok?” I asked. She looked at me and smiled. “yes.” She said.

“I want to take you some where special.” I told her. She raised her eyebrows.

“ok. Now?” she asked.

“yes. Get ready.” I said.

We finished having our breakfast and she went to get dressed.

Soon we were on our way. As we got closer to our destination my heart beat increased and I started to feel anxious. What if she says no? There was no going back now.

I parked my car in the garage and blind folded her. I led her towards the garden and took off the blind.

She gasped. “Wow Zak. What is this place?” she asked.

“This is my home.” I knelt down and took out the velvet casket. She kept staring at me wide eyed.

“I know that we just met and we have a long way to go. But I am sure that I want to spend my whole life with you. I’ll make sure that you are the happiest woman on earth. Babe...will you marry me?”