FOREVER YOURS

Chapter Seven: The Kiss

Nick's Pov

Ever since I met Nene I've been distracted all I do is think about her, I know she sees us as friends but do I?

I am not sure exactly what I feel, but I want her to belong to only me and for a very long time.

She's so sweet, and the softness in her eyes  . I also see a glint of Pain and Sorrow in them. Like she has been through alot, other girls would have told you their story by now , but she holds herself up with utmost perfection. My dad thinks I've been distracted because of the marriage he doesn't know the only distraction I have is Nene. At first when I saw her lost in thoughts by her car in that sexy bralette all I could think of was " she lookss like a Good f**k" now I feel a pang of guilt thinking of her that way. A business partner organized an Art exhibition event, It was low key and I got an exclusive invitation, all my friends where bringing a date along, at least that was the plan and I had no one to bring, I had women of course but were only good for bed or business manipulations or killings or deception. Bringing them here would be too risky , someone  could recognize them. And I thought of Nene , will it be weird to ask, would she want to come, why was I asking myself this questions like I'm doubting my charms. But she's special, I'll try, besides I'd like to know her more I'm hoping she would like to come, So I decided to call her.

Damn I sounded nervous, I  was more nervous than anticipated

At least she still agreed to come along with me. Though she doesn't want me to pick her up I wonder why, she sounded terrified about it but quickly hid her fear and giggled softly. I like she's independent.

I was busy ordering a new Armani Suit and checking out the perfect tie and making reservations for an after event "date for us" I wanted a special, quiet comfortable environment for us ,I wanted to know her, it's been two days but I want to be part of every part of  her being. It was just 6'O clock and I saw her call, I smirked ,I guess I was not the only one excited about our meeting. She told me I did not send the location of the Art Gallery to her.

I'm such an i***t. I should just shoot my self in the head and be done with.

I immediately sent the location to her.  She was probably leaving her house soon, I didn't want her to get there before me, I quickly freshened up and dressed up and head out. I chose my Audi, I'm not planning to kill anyone.

Just as I stepped out one of my men ran up to meet me ,he was sweating and panting, from his hesitation to speak ,i knew nothing good was going to be said to me.

" Boo...osss, hhhee--ee es..capedd, we triiii...eeedd too chaa..see him. I raised my brow at him obviously pissed not on this special night, I didn't want to do any dirty work before meeting Nene, why I'm I thinking of Nene when I have a serious situation at hand.

"You fools!!! You can't handle a single task, how did he escape?......I spoke angrily ,

He just stood looking at me, I can bet he pissed himself out of fear, on a normal day he would have been answered with a bullet through his head ,but for Nene, I'm going to be patient.

"Boss, we are sorry"

Thankfully I insert a tracking chip in all the people we keep as hostages, in case of situations like this and also for tracking people who betray us and try to run away. I gave him my mac book to give it to Bryan, he'd know what to do with it . I immediately left before any new thing would come up. The boys should be grateful to Nene I'm busy today or else, they'd be queing up to hell.

I arrived the Art Gallery , the event exceeded my expectations , I was impressed and Nicholas Brooks is never impressed. I exchanged pleasantries with few friends and a lot of business partners. It was few minutes to 7 so I decided to step out and wait for Nene. I did not want her to look for me. Not long I saw her drive in , Damn!! She looked hot .She looked hot, I saw her ogling at me, I smirked at least she let me know ,she felt it too. She seemed a bit tense or distracted when we hugged  .I couldn't help but notice her expensive diamond earrings, she seemed well bred, I was pretty sure she was from a rich family. Well today my curiosity will be quenched. I lead her in  her facial expression sold her thoughts she absolutely loved this place  I'm sure she was as impressed as I was

We went into the room where the event was happening, I liked how she fit in so perfectly, she knew the right words to say ,she has the best response to everything, I liked how she wasn't too clingy holding on to me, she walked around mixing up with people, she radiated elegance and class, She was admiring different pieces and even talking to the artists, I noticed she lingered on a painting, she had this expression, it wasn't as bright as how she looked when she admired the other photos , she was studying it, breaking out the pieces of that portrait. I admired it earlier, it reminded me of myself, how I was caged in my Father's commands and Expectations. It was exhausting most times but I could not afford to show any signs of weakness, I know better than that from past experiences. I made my way to her and she seemed to tense up for a little when I stood behind her, she calmed down almost immediately, I guess she figured it was me. We had a little talk about the painting before us , i was going to offer buying it for her, she suddenly excused herself to the rest room. The lights started fluctuating, it seemed weird since I was so sure this building had steady light supply . I decided to go after Nene just to watch her go in and out safely, I didn't want to leave her alone, a rival may be here targeting her since we came here together, I didn't notice any suspicious activity but you can never be too sure, The lights went off completely, I was trying to find my way to the rest room. I heard a gasp coming from the direction of the rest room  , i quickly made way to the

Rest room. I heard her sobbing quietly, she was clearly scared of the dark, that was what I thought until she started mumbling something about not letting "HER" come close to her and she's sorry she was just saying things I could not understand at the moment,It then occurred to me she was either tortured or abused in the past and I was so pissed off, who would try to hurt someone as sweet as this. Maybe this was the cause of the sadness that I always saw in her eyes .I tried to console her ,rubbing her back letting her know it was me. She gripped me tightly almost like her life defended on it. She wasn't getting any better, and I did the only thing I felt would calm her down, I tilted her face up lightly and I bent towards her and Placed my lips above hers, they tasted soft, full and salty,probably from the tears, she froze for a moment, I was scared she'll withdraw and slap me " I see that in a lot of movies this days", but she kissed back with the same fire like mine.I slid my hand into her hair and loosened it , I couldn't resist the need to know how it felt .It was as soft as I imagined. I deepened the kiss and she responded immediately , it felt good and right. I was just glad she was as lost in this kiss as I was. She then broke the kiss to take in some air, I rested my fore head against hers and I held her face in my hands ,So perfect. We stayed like that for sometime enjoying the silence between us. She broke the silence between us

" I'm sorry"

" why"

"The event is just so beautiful and I ruined it with me......

I didn't let her continue, I knew she was going to cry again and I wasn't sure how I'd react. I don't like the sound of people crying, Screaming and Begging was like music to my ears, but her crying touch my lungs, close to my heart but not my heart  she was getting close there in just a short period of time.

I crashed my lips on her, and she responded....Round two!!

The lights finally came on, I left her to clean up while I went to inform my friends and colleagues,I was leaving. She couldn't come in here, I also decided to buy a few portraits I saw her admiring. I'd surprise her with them when the night is over. I took them my car before going back to her.

She looked puffy and flushed and somehow she still managed to look so f*****g fine and attractive, cute even.

" Thank you Nick, for being here" she said shyly as I approached her

" I'll always be here for you, I promise" then I kissed her forehead

and she smiled,

"Will you prefer to go home , but I'd advise not, I have somewhere nice to go to cheer up your mood" I asked awkwardly

" I'm not sure Nick, you've done alot for me already"...

" i can't allow you go home in this mood"

" you won't let me go home will you?

" no I won't" I said happily i wanted to cheer her up a bit.

I was somehow able to convince her let me drive her and we headed to start our night.