The Billionaire's Queen

The first Date

Olivia, would you like to go on a date with me?

These words were still resonating in my ears and were more than enough to bring sparks in my world. These were thought going through in my mind as I was deciding what to wear as Nate asked to keep it casual, so I am guessing he is not taking me to some high-end place. I could not be more thankful for his thoughtfulness as I prefer to be in some quiet place with the person I would like to spend time with.

 For the date, I settled with beige top with long sleeves, black jeans and paired it with black sneakers. Dressing in casual outfit always sound more appealing than the outfits that has to be managed every minute. I choose to keep the makeup casual with light foundation, eyeliner and nude lipstick. The look turned out to be pretty good for a date. He offered to pick me up at 5 PM as he chose to keep the destination a surprise.

 It’s been too long that I was actually this excited to go out with someone, there was no anxiety, and I actually wanted to look good. The thought of Nate breaking the walls around me with such ease is frightening and intriguing at the same time for me but I want to go with the flow. Seizing the moments at the right time is very necessary, life isn’t long and all the quotes regarding live in the moment I ever read were the pep talk I was giving myself to not freak out from the date.   

 Since, the day we met at the club things changed. I actually let a person in and it was not just physical attraction but was so much more that, his physical features were a bonus of course. God I am going crazy. However it went down or go in the future, right now it felt right and I am just gonna hold to that to live my life. My trails of thoughts were interrupted by a text message from Nate informing me he will be at my condo in 5 minutes.

I took a last look at myself and grabbed my phone and bag and just then the bell rang. Ok here it goes. Just keep your cool Liv, it’s just a date. I took couple of deep breath and went to get the door and there he was standing in the glory. His eyes that got my attention the first day never failed to captivate me and today was no different. He was also dressed in casual outfit; long sleeved black button-down shirt, denim and white sneakers. The outfit did justice to his physique.

 He stood there smirking as I was staring at him for a time and I cleared my throat. “Hi Liv” he said as he handed me a bouquet of flowers. He took the back of my hands and placed a kiss on it, his eyes still on me. Wow his eyes; this simple gesture was making me weak on my knees. I invited him in as I went to grab my bag and kept the bouquet on the counter. I returned back to the living room to find him staring at my portrait with admiration in his eyes.

“Shall we leave?” I asked him drawing his attention toward me.

 “Yeah. You look gorgeous in that portrait. I can’t wait to see you on the runway.” He admired as I locked the door. We got into the car and I kept him pestering to tell me the location but boy can he keep his mouth shut. We talked here and there but else than that we had a comforting silence in the car with Post Malone on the background. 

As we got nearer to the location, I knew it was in the central park but as he drove through the parks I was not so sure now. I felt safe with him as I did not give much thought to it. After driving for few more minutes arrived at a secluded spot which was filled with nature’s beauty and it looked like a picnic spot but some private space. He parked his car as we exited the car.  He held my hand as went to the dense oak tree located at the center of the spot.

His hand in my hands just felt like a privilege which I have missed my whole life. It fitted perfectly with my slender hands. As we got closer I could see table set for two with basket and wine. We reached our date spot the thing that almost struck a huge emotion in me was my photos of runways and photo shoots decorated at the bark of tree. This is literally the best thing someone has done for me and I could not help but look at Nate with so much emotions.

 Nate caught on to my emotions.

“Did you not like it? I just thought that you would like thi…..” I didn’t let him complete as I went ahead my pressed my head on his chest and hugged him.

 “I loved it, Nate. This whole thing which you have prepared is just perfect.” He wrapped his hands around and we stayed there for a while. Both of us didn’t want to let go but eventually we did.

We settled at the table as he poured wine in the glass and I took out the food from the basket. We started to enjoy each other’s company.

 “I thought of this place when you told me you preferred quiet place than the crowded one.” He broke the silence trying to explain the reason for choosing this place.

 “I loved everything about it Nate. Thank you for bringing me here.” We took the glass and settled on the blanket started to talk about our day, work and how almost he didn’t come to the club.

I internally thanked god that he did. I was going on and on about my trip to Italy and he was just watching me with all his attention. I realized that I was the only one talking and halted. He got wary of change in my behavior.

 “I am sorry I have been talking for too long”

“Never apologize for talking Olivia. Besides I like listening to you.” he said with a smile on his face. A blush appeared with his comment.

He is really good. He always knows right thing to say, right things to do. I am praying that; Nate please remain like this, don’t change. There was a lake near the spot we were sitting, so he suggested we should take a walk. We were walking like two normal people away from all the worries but in reality both of us had our own baggage. But the way we were opening to each other I really hoped it would change soon.

 The sky was covered with billions of stars and we were there basking in our company, tranquil of nature. As the nigh drawn upon us we decided to leave. Today’s date really helped me to know him more and last one week was definitely worth this date.  Nate and I reached my condo and throughout the drive I was contemplating whether I should invite him or not.

 When we reached my door we both were waiting for my decision and my pep talk kicked in.

“Would you like to come in for the coffee?” I asked him. His expression gave away that he was surprised by my invitation. A part of me was surprised as well at this but live in the moment right!

 He settled on the couch and I went to the kitchen to make us some coffee. He came in kitchen I could feel goose bumps on my skin.

“Do you cook often?” he asked as I was getting the milk ready for the coffee.

“Yeah when I am in New York I like to cook myself, I don’t really prefer help.”

 We settled on the couch with the coffee and I decided to watch something on Netflix.

“Liv, I really wanna say something to you. So I am just gonna say it, what we have right now or for the past week is something I would like to continue. You are amazing women Liv.”

I listened to him intently. The emotions, intensity with which he spoke to me was pulling the strings of my heart rapidly. It felt great to know that this is mutual.

 “Nate I have not opened up to someone is such less amount of time and it feels right. But there are still lots of things which we both need to figure out and yes I would very much like to continue this.”

 A wave of relief crossed his face and that made me happy as well. Being on the same page is very important for this to work. I chose a movie on Netflix and we both settled next to each other in a blanket.

Comfort, cozy, warmth was the environment I woke up in which was contrary to my cold house. Then I realized I am not on couch but on someone’s chest and that is none other than Nate. Oh god!!!

I almost fell off the couch with the force I woke up. My movement seems to wake Nate as well. He looked at me startled and realized in what conditions we were.

 He sat up. “You fell asleep watching the movie so I didn’t disturb you.”

“Oh no!  It’s ok” I guess. I debated in my mind.

 He seems to understand the awkward air and didn’t dwell on it. I need to change the topic. Think Liv think.

 “Breakfast” he chuckled at my sudden outburst.

 “You go get freshen up I will make the breakfast.” Nate offered.

 “No, don’t worry I will get it prepared in minutes.”

 “Just tell where the ingredients are” his tone of voice did not leave a room of argument. I gave him a brief tour of my kitchen with the flour, fruits and coffee and went to my room to freshen up.

As I returned downstairs watching him in the kitchen perfectly cooking breakfast. It was a real beauty. Girl could get used to this. I went swiftly beside him and took a piece of strawberry from the bowl he was preparing for breakfast. I started to eat the strawberry slowly and tried to tease him. Well let’s just say it worked.

 “Olivia if you don’t stop doing that I have a way to stop.”

 “What am I doing?” I asked with an innocent look. I am really enjoying this.

 He took my hand and kissed the inside of my wrist. I did not know that something like this could be sensual. He kissed the fingers with which I was eating the strawberries. He pulled me towards himself and we were dangerously close to each other. I could feel his breathe over my face. He leaned near my ear and kissed my cheek and my body was craving for more. He started leaving kisses on my jaws, side of my lips and he was about to kiss me he stared my eyes as if asking for my consent. I leaned more into him and he got the hint.

 The moment his lips touched mine, I felt sparks going all over my body. The way he moved his lips over mine it was not overbearing. It was filled with passion and longing and much other emotion which I was trying to comprehend. When we both were loss of air he broke the kiss and pecked me one last time before we both sat down for the breakfast.

That kiss took my mind off the breakfast. He just kept looking at me with affection. We made conversations about our day plans and how he bored he will be in today’s board meeting. The way he took interest in everything I said every little detail I have ever shared with him is heartwarming. After breakfast he was about to leave when he kissed me again but this time it was hasty and a message of we will continue this again.

“See you later, pretty stranger.” Then he left me with a fluttering heart.

Nate got home from the best date with the girl he really wanted to be with. How he wanted to hold her tight, cuddle with her like last night. The kiss left him longing for more. The happiness in her eyes was from the place they went, how she admired simple things in her life never cared about fake show off. Not once she cared that he was the Nathaniel Knight neither she cared that she was a supermodel. It was just normal people spending quality time. Her true nature is what that’s attracting him towards her.

 He really wanted to tell her everything, secrets, plans for his revenge but he knew he had to take one step at a time to make this work. Their conversation played in his mind.

 “But there are still lots of things which we both need to figure out.” This was true both of them need to get past our walls. He hoped she could share her inner fears and the baggage which she referenced about. Most important need for me is to eliminate any danger that will threaten her from his past life.

Nate got a call from his right hand man; Mason. Whatever he said from the other side made Nate’s grey eyes darken by few shades. He knew it’s time to stop the game of hide and seek and get into action.