Billionaire Leader and his Dr Wife

Chapter-3 The Reserved Elevator

Daniel Stuart Cooper

I was on the 22nd floor of an imperial building- a famous trade centre of the city. This building is owned by the Cooper family. The Cooper family had an office space at the upper floor of every building owned by the family. Cooper family being the most dominant name in the political world they had an unquestionable hand in the rule of the country. No one ever dared question their authority. So in every building owned by the Cooper family there always was an elevator reserved only for the family members. Except for the family members, no one even their employees, were allowed to enter the elevator. In the imperial building it was elevator number 3. 

I was at my office on the 22th floor of the imperial building, paying my monthly visit to the office. Being the CEO of a dozen companies owned by the Cooper family I had to visit the offices situated in various parts of the country at least once in 2 months. Head office of the airline company owned by the family is working on this floor. After my monthly inspection, I was in the elevator three heading down when suddenly a young lady came running and entered our family elevator. I stood there baffled looking at that lady. Before I could respond the elevator door closed and began to go down. I was observing her when she turned and gave me a slight smile and turned back facing the door. That smile raised an unknown sensational feeling inside me.

She was wearing jeans and a white blouse with a brown jacket and mid heel boots. The jeans fit her so well revealing her body curves in a seductive way. I was starting to feel like I was losing my control. I wondered what was happening to me. I have never felt like this before. My eyes were drifting through her whole body and came to rest on her face. She had a round face with plump cheeks. Her eyes were small and had an emerald green colour. She had long silky brown hair which reached her waist even in a ponytail. She wore minimal makeup, a simple layer of foundation and mascara. She was so cute, innocent and adorable which reminded me of Cinderella. She hadn’t put on any lipstick but still her lips were pink. I was wondering why I adore this lady in front of me so much. I have never noticed any girl in this detail in my lifetime. It might be because I have never been so close to someone like this before.

Being born to the most influential political family of the country I was brought up with utmost care to be a person with clean character. I never had a relationship as I was always on the watch. Whatever I do will be the news. Even I never had a friend of opposite s*x. My friends were even chosen by my tutors and caretakers. I never had a normal life like others. From my childhood I have learnt to rule and dominate others and always seemed to be arrogant and cold. In short, I can be called a virgin as my family has always taken care of its members to not to have any illegal relationship.

I was still staring at her and a weird feeling came to me seeing her pink lips. I wanted to kiss her! Suddenly, with a jerk the elevator stopped. I could see nervousness in her innocent eyes. She was muttering something when lights went off with another jerk. I felt something soft falling to my chest. I knew it was the girl and without thinking I firmly held her by my shoulders. I could feel her nervousness. She straightened herself and stood away from my hold. Touch of her body with mine had already done the damage. I was feeling hot and I realized my member was becoming hard under my pants. I was losing my control. With another jerk, the elevator started to move. I checked the number of the floor and it was going down to the 17th floor. I wished the elevator would reach the ground floor soon. I was drifting away from my mind. I could only see the beautiful lips of the girl. My heart was pounding but my mind was restraining from doing something evil. There was a fight between my heart and brain. Finally my heart won.

The elevator was on floor 10 when I lost control and turned the girl to me and kissed her. She was short and I had to pull her head up by holding her neck. Her lips were so soft and sweet. I want to enter her mouth but she is not giving me permission. I pushed her towards the elevator wall and with my one hand pinned her two slender hands and kissed deeper. I knew it was getting intense when I realized the elevator had reached the ground floor and the doors had already opened. My mind acted fast and I pulled away from the kiss and I screwed my feelings. My heart was aching when I stepped out of the elevator and walked towards the exit. I held my head high covering my feelings behind my coldness. I noticed a man with a camera but ignored him for the sake of my pounding heart.

I hurried to the car waiting for me in the front and without turning back got into the car. My heart wanted to go after the girl but my brain restrained me from that. I should have been heading to my next office for another monthly visit. But I instead told the driver to take me back to my home. Car sped towards the hillside. Cooper mansion stood at the outskirts of the city. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery of a hill on the west side. A stream originates from the hill and flows beside the mansion. A huge iron gate which reminds of a castle opens to the mansion. A large garden is beautifully maintained in front of the mansion. The mansion is a three storied building which reminds of the medieval castle. 

Car drove into the mansion and there stood dozens of maids and caretakers to receive their little master. 

“Good afternoon young master. Warm welcome, it's good to see you return this early.”

Peter, one of the oldest butlers of the family, greeted me. I have seen him since my childhood. He knows me well. From my facial expression he should have sensed something. 

“Young master, you do not seem well should I inform the family doctor.”

“No, I am alright. I just want to be alone. Make sure no one disturbs me, not even food.” I replied harshly and sped towards my room which was on the north side of the mansion. I entered my room and threw away my suit and shook away my shoes. I never did like this. I was always very disciplined and well behaved. I wondered why I felt so lonely. I knew I wanted her right now. My heart was pounding again. I wanted to restrain my emotions. So I decided to take a cold shower. Even after soaking myself in icy cold water I couldn't get rid of the memories of the girl. I neither drink nor smoke. But today I just want to forget everything. I ordered Peter to bring some sleeping pills. I took it and started to drift into sleep. Throughout the night I saw the same face in the elevator in my dream.

Next morning I woke up with a piercing headache. I placed my hands on the eyes as sunlight coming through the floor height windows blurred my site. Usually the curtains are closed by the maids before I go to bed. But yesterday I restricted them from coming into my room. I reached the bell beside the bed and pressed it to intimidate the staff that I am awake.

Seeing Peter bringing the bed coffee instead of some maid I furrowed my eyes in question. Peter looked tense when he handed me the coffee and newspaper. 

“Bring me some pill for this awful headache” I ordered him. He hesitated to move and I looked at him frustrated. He pointed towards the newspaper on the bed. I took it and flipped it to see myself kissing the girl in the elevator. I didn’t bother to read the contents as I knew the photo was enough to stimulate the news and realised that the damage was already done. Peter informed me that my parents are waiting for me in the drawing room.

I had my coffee and took a pill for my headache. I took a quick shower and changed into a white v neck t-shirt and denims. I hurried downstairs as I know my father hates being late. When I reached the hallway to the drawing room I saw almost every member of the Cooper family was seated there. Everyone has come and gathered here from different parts of the country. Everyone looked tense. I knew that they were waiting to question me. As I entered Uncle Wilson, eldest member of Cooper family and my dad's eldest brother roared at me

“How dare you ruin the name of the Cooper family? Didn’t you feel ashamed to do such a thing? This is definitely not your upbringing”

I kept numb because I always have followed my elders and never disobeyed them. I stood there with a bow head. I knew it's my fault. It was me who couldn't withstand my feelings. My mom was the next to react.

“Dani what's this? You owe an explanation.”

My mom Mary Cooper was the only woman present there. She was the only woman in the Cooper family who had a hand in the family matters. All other females of the family were just regarded either as a means to carry on the generations or a material to be given away to other powerful families through marriage alliance and thereby increase the power of the Cooper family. My mom was an exception. She was really beautiful with brains. She therefore was given status and power in both business and political affairs.

“Who is the girl? What is the status of your relationship? Preston was raised by Abraham Cooper, my second cousin and son of Henry Cooper- my father’s second elder brother. My dad is the youngest of the three brothers. They also had a sister who had been married to the Weasley family. Both Uncle Wilson and Uncle Henry are prominent leaders of the UK. Uncle Wilson is now the minister of external affairs and had just arrived from London this morning to deal with the problem I have created. Uncle Henry is also a member of parliament. The family have been into politics for generations and had an unbeatable hold in the governance. They knew the matter of a Cooper family member associated with a girl will surely create a whirl and opposition will do their best to blow the wind.

“Speak up you son of a b***h” it was my father George Cooper this time. All the eyes were now on me. I could see Mark, my third cousin and second son of Uncle Henry, William, my first cousin and Harry, my fourth cousin, who are children of Uncle Wilson, curiously watching me.

I know they could understand me because they also have lived a disciplined life just like me. Besides my cousin brothers I also had two cousin sisters who are married to two business tycoons of the country. I, being the only son of my parents, was always alone in my childhood. 

I had to answer but I don’t know what. Everyone is waiting. I closed my eyes and saw the beautiful innocent face of the girl in the elevator. I took a deep breath. I never felt like this before. I don't know what force was driving me and from where I got the courage. I just knew I had to say it.

“I want to marry her”