The Billionaire's Queen

Prevent from danger

Nate knew he had to tell her about his past but he was scared what if she ran away from him or could not understand him and decided to break it. Nate sure as hell was not ready to lose her. So, he concluded that he can’t keep secrets from her to save her from danger but he can keep details to himself. When the right time comes, he can tell her everything and right now even he didn’t know if he could relive his past.

“Liv, I need to tell you something about my past.”Liv face covered with a worried look and she was worried that if he shares his life, then she might also have to tell him about her horrendous past.

“Nate, you don’t have to. Its fine I trust you.” Nate seemed to understand Liv’s inner thought.

“You don’t have to tell me anything, now. I wanna share these things with you and it’s very necessary for your safety.” Nate assured her. Liv was relieved to hear that. Nate wanted Liv to feel comfortable with her but he would never enforce that on her. Time and slow steps can get to Liv and then only it will be strong and he understood that.

“The sensitive matter which I was talking about is my lifelong enemy Alessandro Romano. He is an Italian mafia and has always created problems for my family. He does not care about anything or anyone but himself. Anyone who comes near me or I love are at a constant risk and I could not afford that or even wanted to before I met you. Liv, I can’t put you to risk...” Oh god he is saying goodbye, isn’t he was thought that came in Liv’s mind.

“But I am too selfish to let you go either. I don’t want to hide I have to fight back for my family, for you. I will ensure your safety Liv.” The way Nate’s eyes burned with rage when he told her about Alessandro, Liv understood there was history between them but she did not want to pry so she just listened to him attentively.

“Is your family safe?” Liv asked as she sat up beside him.

“Yeah they are relatively safe but their daily life is surrounded heavily with security and Liv for your safety you will have to move in with me.” Nate said in a cautious manner while eying Liv’s reaction.

“What? You kidding right! How could I moving in with you be safer or why could not you manage the safety at my own house. No, No Nate you have t manage it here. I can’t move in with you.” Liv got up from the couch and started to pace around the living room. They decided to take things slow and this is not slow at all.

“Liv I know this is too fast and you will have your own room and everything you need. You can move back in when all this is over. You being at my residence will give me a peace of mind and can look over your safety myself.” Nate explained her calmly, this was the exact reaction he was expecting from her but he needed to do that for her.

I can’t believe that he is asking me to move in with him. This is a huge step I can’t just take this decision so rashly.

“Even if I move in I will be travelling all the time. I don’t stay New York much, Nate. You can’t keep me locked in the house, I have to work.” Liv tried reason with him.

“I know and I am promising you that this all will be over soon. I can’t keep you locked in the house, I know that but I will assign bodyguards for you when you travel or go to work.”

Ok. Now this is getting too overwhelming for me. First moving in and then bodyguards and the worst part is that my brain is actually thinking of accepting his offer. Seriously what is wrong with me? The rational thinker has thrown herself out of the window and the gooey thinker who is developing crush on Nate has entered the room. I know he is doing this for my safety but he brought me into this. I can’t bring myself to blame him for that because I do really like him. 

It’s not just about moving faster. My life is not exactly what I show to the world and if I move in he might know things which I have hidden from the world for a long time and don’t ever wanna go back to. Those nightmares, evidences of past does not let me live in peace and I can’t pull Nate into this as well. He has lot of his own going on. The way Nate is looking at me expectantly is difficult to resist and I want run to him and stay in his embrace forever.

I don’t know what is going through Liv’s mind. I don’t want to scare her or think I am using this situation to force her to commit to me. Oh who am I kidding? Getting Liv to move in and having her around me is something I have dreamt of, fascinated about and now it might come true. I know she is startled by my suggestion but I really hope she says yes. She looks like she is having her own internal battle.

“Before we go in to this whole moving-in thing. We need to discuss something.” Liv finally broke the silence. She had to talk to him about where they stand and have to be on the same page for this to work. Nate nodded his head. He understood that keeping all the cards on the table is a way that will sure convince Liv.

“Let’s have breakfast.” Liv had prepared pancakes and smoothies. They sat at breakfast counter in the kitchen and Liv started to express what she feels.

“Nate, last week in Italy was great for me. Having someone to talk was a feeling which I have missed for a long time. But since our first date the things haven’t been that steady. I don’t get in relations for a fling, if I am in; it’s all in and if you can’t do that this will never work.” Liv stated all her inner emotions to Nate. Probably, this was the first time she was talking to him about her insecurities and fear.

“Liv I have been exclusive too you since the day I saw you in the club. I have always told you what I feel about us and I know there has been few rough patches in past few days but nothing that we can’t solve, right” She was right about past few days, Italy was heaven for him, but as soon as she arrived USA; Alessandro, the news which by the way he still had to take care of aroused. He really believed if they both lived together differences won’t arise.

“Exclusive huh. O… ok I will move in with you but only till all of this is over.” Liv agreed to move in with Nate. Liv was really relieved to hear what Nate has to say and also that she was able to put things off her shoulder. Living with Nate will definitely be a challenge but she still was going with her pep talk she gave herself on date night.

Nate could not believe that Liv agreed and neither could he contain his own happiness. He held Liv and pulled her closer to him and kissed her forehead. “Thank you, Liv.” He didn’t know what he was thanking her for but he knew that their relation took a step forward and that is a good sign.

“Okay! We need to pack all your belonging which you will require for the stay.” Nate informed as he took the dishes and put it into the dishwasher.

“Today!” Liv exclaimed. “Yeah! Sooner the better. Do you have any schedule today?”

“Umm yeah but I will call my assistant to postpone it for tomorrow.” Liv said as she headed towards her bedroom.

“Wanna help me pack?” Liv asked with a smile as she went into her room.

She was in her walk-in closet and was contemplating what to pack and what not to pack. Nate entered her room and went to find her in the closet. “You can pack the essentials now and can buy and pick others later if you can’t decide right now.” Nate stood beside her. Whenever he looked at her he felt joy and excitement. He just wants to look into her eyes and run his hands through her brunette hair.

Liv’s body was reacting to the close proximity of their body. She tried to calm herself and started to look through her clothes. She grabbed night gowns, few casual dresses and party dress. She packed the shoes for all the occasion and went to the pack the toiletries. Nate was sitting on the bed and was looking at the photos on the wall. There were photos of her and her family and she was happy, innocent and cute in those. Now she has grown to be fierce, hot and gorgeous but the happiness in the photos were nowhere to be found.

Liv came out of the closet with all her packed stuff. She called her assistant to postpone her schedule. Nate grabbed her luggage and held her hand and they sat in his car. “I will send one of my drivers to get your car.” Nate told her and they left the building’s garage.

“You know Liv, I am forgetting the term which the people in exclusive relationship use. Could you help me to refresh my memory?” Nate said with a smirk in his face. He was trying to hear the word he has waited to her from her.

At first Liv could not get hold of Nate’s teasing and was actually thinking but when she understood she started teasing him as well.“Ahh, great friends or good friend right!”

“C’mon Liv.”

“Two can play this game, Mr. Knight.” Liv cooed at him.

“Alright I will give you a hint. You are my girlfriend and I am ...?” Hearing girlfriend from his mouth was much better than she expected.

“And you are my boyfriend.” Liv said with a low voice. Nate face lit with a proud smile.

Nathaniel and Olivia are both serious people. Nate is known as the ruthless businessman in the world and Liv is one of the supermodels of the world. But whenever they are together they enjoy each other’s company and have no pretences which makes it real and strong. This morning he was having one of the worst days but with her he forgot about his hectic life. Liv woke up with nightmares her day would not be so good but Nate was able to change that. They both were bringing best for themselves when together.

Liv knew that the step in huge and she was scared what if she falls for him or worse he loses interest in her. But again she remembered her pep talk to live in the moment. She did not want to be too attached but it was hard to contain anymore with the way Nate was with her. So she braced herself for the new chapter of her life with all her courage and keeping her fears at bay.