The Billionaire's Queen

Swimming pool

Olivia’s POV

We almost reached to the western part of the city. It was of no surprise that Nate was wealthy but when we reached his mansion, it was nowhere to explain the length of wealth spent on it. The mansion stood tall in the middle of the acres of beautiful nature. His mansion was away from city and gave off a tranquil vibe. The security let us in through the huge gates and the garden was well maintained, water was sprinkling out of the fountain. We reached in front of his main gate.

Nate and I got off the car; his housekeeper opened the gates and got my bag. I was busy admiring the handy work of the architect who designed this masterpiece. If I said the outer front of the mansion was excellent then I have no word to explain what the inner front is... there are famous paintings which probably cost more than my monthly income, the white and black color of the wall gives a calm look. The heavy furniture complimented the lobby. Nate was looking at me while I was busy appreciating the decors. Even though there was no stones unturned to make this place beautiful and indeed it was but it didn’t feel like home. The mansion seemed like just for show, does not have the warmth of a person living in it.

“Liv, this is Marie. She is the head chef and looks over the entire household. Anything you need she will help you with it.” Nate introduced an elderly woman who was in kitchen looking at me with a grandma smile. I am sure I am gonna like her.

“Hi! My name is Olivia Smith.” I returned her smile while holding my hand to her. But she had other plans. Marie engulfed in a bear hug and god I liked it. Nate cleared his throat beside me. She released me from the hug.

“I am sorry! It’s good to have someone around.” She told me giving away that Nate does not bring people around often. It brought a wave of relief in my heart.

“It’s fine. I understand.” I said to her with a smile.

“Liv, c’mon I will show you your room. Your suitcase has already been taken to your room.” Nate informed me as we went upstairs whirling through the lobby. We reach the end of the hallway and there were two rooms right beside each other. He opened the door and it was exquisite. The room was huge and had three doors; one opening to the balcony, other to the bathroom and last one for the closet.

“Here’s your room. The room beside is mine if there is anything you need just call me ok. You know you are more than welcome to stay in the same room but I thought it will be more comfortable.” He said with a smirk on his face. Can’t say that offer didn’t tempt me but I am going to hold my thoughts then and there.

“I have some works to care of. My office is downstairs. Make yourself at home. See you at dinner, pretty stranger.” He pecked my lips and left the room. Damn he is good at that. I took my time to look around the room, the closet already has many designer clothes and surprisingly everything in there is my size. Hmm!

The balcony gives the view of the beautiful garden and a small pond where fishes are splashing water. The bathroom is the best with a huge bathtub, shower, and essential toiletries. I start unpacking my things and organize them. I got tired from all the packing and decided to take a nap.

I woke up with the sound of knock on my door. I went to open the door to find Nate with a tray of food. It smelled delicious. The steak was cooked exactly how I liked it medium rare with classic wedge salad. He settled down on the table and served food for both of us.

“I thought you would be tired from all the packing so I brought the dinner here.” Nate said as he cut the steak.

“Yeah, thanks. Today was a tiring day.” I said and as I was about to cut the steak on my plate Nate exchanged it with his cut ones. See these small gestures can’t help but make a fall deeper for him than I intend to. I muttered a thank you and we both started to have our dinner.

“Did you complete your work?” I started the conversation.

“Yeah, the matter I told you. It’s about that. We are finding the sources that will lead us to Alessandro or anything near him.” Nate told me as he wiped the food from the corner of my lip. See again.

“Wish I could help.” I whispered trying to think of a way to help him.

“You are helping me Liv by staying here with me. I can’t begin to tell you how relieved I am to know that you will be safe now. That’s real help to me.” Nate tried to comfort me.

“Do you have to go to somewhere tomorrow?” Nate asked me.

“Actually yes. Today’s schedule, I have to go to the studio for the dress fitting and the sequence for the show.”

“When’s the show?” Nate asked me as we both finished our dinner.

“It’s on Wednesday. Tomorrow is the final practice and this is my first time walking as Victoria secret angel.” I informed him excitedly. Yes, I got chosen as the angel after the get together and here I was so buried in Nate that I didn’t even celebrate my biggest achievement. Now that everything is fine, the fact that I am a VS angel is kicking in and I am super excited for the Wednesday show.

“Wow! When did you get selected? Congratulations, Liv.” Nate congratulated me with a hug.

“I got the call this morning.”

“I remember you were really excited for this in Italy. This calls for a celebration and we are gonna have one. C’mon” Nate exclaimed standing up and taking me to the other side of the mansion. He opened the door and the cold air welcomed me. There was a swimming pool glowing with the night sky. There was a wine cellar and beach chairs. Nate went to the wine cellar and took out a bottle of champagne. We celebrated my achievement with some champagne, soothing conversation under the open sky with sparkling stars.

“Wanna go for a swim” Nate suggested as he stood up and went near the pool.

“I have to change.” I whined looking at my clothes. There’s nothing more I would like than to go swimming with Nate but I was in my night gown.

“So?” Nate raised his eyebrow as took off his shirt and dived in the water. I froze. What the hell just happened here? His body is real representation of Greek god with eight packs, bronze skin and a very evident V-line. He had few tattoos on his body which added more to the perfect features. I was barely holding myself with his body covered up and now this.

Nate came out of the water and pushed his hair out of his face with his hand. He looked towards me and we made an eye contact. His lips turned upward in a smirk and he liked my reaction. Well I am no prude. 

I went near the pool and took of my robe and I was dressed in a night dress which reached my knees. I went into the water and started swimming across the pool. I came to an halt when I saw Nate standing right in between the pool. I came out of the water and looked into his eyes. The intense look almost made me weak on my knees and there was a slight lust but more of adoration which made me comfortable even in that intense, steamy situation of ours.

Nate started to take a step towards me in silence and stopped only until I was trapped between the edge of the pool and his hands. He leaned towards me and I stayed still. His lips were grazing my jaws, cheeks, corner of mouth and finally he brought his lips over mine. The memory of our first kiss came back to me. He held my cheeks and kept on moving his lips and I held his head with my fingers in his hair. He licked my tongue with this tongue asking for entrance and I gave in, the moment was bliss. We both were in our world without any worries and trouble. It was just Nate and me. Our tongue mingled together as his hand reached my thigh and started grazing it sensually never taking it any higher.

We both were out of breath and pulled back. I was panting and he seemed pretty fazed himself. We didn’t speak for a while, just looked into each other’s eyes. “I missed this.” Nate whispered while touching my lips with his thumb.

“Let’s get you out of water, the temperature in dropping.” Nate informed and got out water then helped me out. We sat on the chair drying ourselves with the towel.

“Can I ask you something?” I looked at him expectantly.

“Anything.” He replied as he covered me with a blanket and got in beside me.

“The tattoo near your heart of the lily. What does that mean?” I asked him remembering my own memory of lilies.

“This tattoo holds a huge importance in my life. I found it when I had no hope from my life or anything.” He said in a low tone. His face looked pained from that memory. I put my hand over the lily.

“It’s ok Nate. You can tell me the whole story later. We should go to bed. We both have a long day ahead.” I said trying to comfort him and that worked.

Nate and I went towards our room. He wished me a good night with a kiss on the forehead and went to his room. I changed into fresh night wear and got into the comforter. I played everything that took place today and went to sleep with a smile but it was short-lived.

Nathaniel’s POV

Having her with me, having dinner with her, conversations like a couple, celebrating each other’s happiness gave a content feeling. First time this mansion felt like a home with warmth and all because of Liv. Her presence is enough to bloom this place with happiness.

She asked me about the tattoo. I will definitely tell her about the most important event of my life. The girl who changed everything for me. I never got to meet her again but she took a great part of my head till I met Liv. Hey don’t get me wrong I didn’t love her or anything I just wanted to thank her for what she did to me but never got a chance. Maybe the life is giving me another chance with Liv and I am surely not going to waste it. With that I fell asleep.

“I am sorry. Please come back. Please. Don’t leave me.”

I heard screams in my dream but that was too vivid to be a dream. Then I realized its Liv’s voice. I jerked up at the voice and ran to her. Thank god her room wasn’t locked. The scenario which I saw broke my heart.