chapter 16

Greta and Lily brought me a cake with candles on it as i walked out of the shower. I

laughed at them and prepared to blow the candles.

"Make a wish first, Miss." Lily clasped her hand excitingly.

I made my wish and blew the candles. I hugged them and thanked them.

"Now it's time for you to get ready." Greta said.

They ushered me to the walked-in closet and sat me down in front of the make-up table. James

told me that he wants to take me somewhere, a surprise. That of course made Greta and Lily's

asses fired up with excitement. I put on my make-up as Lily pin my hair up. While Greta was

preparing the dress and the heels. I was still nervous about this. This was the first time i'd spent

time with him. I was still aware and scared whenever i was around him.

We finished in two hours. I wore the most gorgeous dress i've ever seen. It was red strapless

gown by Elie Saab. It reached the floor, the dress fit my body like a glove. Matched it with a

silver pair of five inches heels by Valentino. It was like a fairytale and i was a princess. I was lost

admiring my dress when someone came into my closet. I saw him from the mirror in front of

me. He was so dazzling with a black tuxedo.

"You look beautiful." He stared at me in the mirror.

He came towards me and ushered me to sit. He held out a red box with Cartier engraved on it. I

looked up at him confused. He opened the box, there was a beautiful necklace. It was a riviera

style chain, with a solid platinum and diamonds all around it. I stunned by the beauty.

"Happy Birthday." He said.

I touched the necklace softly tracing the diamonds. How much does it cost ?

"It's so beautiful but i can't accept it." I said sorry to him.

"Like hell you can't."

He ignored me, he took out the necklace from the box and put it on my neck. He kissed my

shoulder and looked me in the mirror.

"It's beautiful on you. Wear it tonight for me."

I touched it again in disbelief. It really was beautiful. He rose up and ready to leave the room.

"'ll give you five minutes to get ready. I'll wait for you downstairs." With that he left me still

stunned by the present he gave me.

I clutched my silver purse and took a last check on the mirror. I made my way downstairs.

James's back was on me. Costner and the staffs gasped with stunned made me stop my path

on the stairs. James turned his back and smiled when he looked up at me. He came towards me

and waited for me on the last step of the stairs.

"Ready?" He asked and i nodded.

Lily put on a red shawl on my back and i thanked her. He took my hand as we walked outside. I

thought we were going to take the car, instead he led me to the helipad. There was a helicopter

with a pilot waiting for us.

"Where are we going ?" I asked confused.

"New York of course." He offered his hand to help me get in.

I sat next to him while he fasten my seat belt. The chopper started to fly, i tighten my fist on the

seat belt. This was the first iflew with helicopter. James grabbed my hand and kissed it, he put

it on his thigh and soothed it with his thumb. His gesture somehow made me calm. We arrived

in thirty five minutes on one of building at West End Ave. There was a limo waiting for us

outside. I slid in still didn't know where we were going.

Until we reached The Lincoln Center Plaza. I gasped and amazed, this was the surprise.

'I hope you like La Boheme." He said smiling at me.

Of course he took me to the opera. I grinned at him widely, he chuckled to my face. He reached

my hand again, and kissed it before got out of the car. He waited for me outside and offered his

hand for a help. He put his hand on my waist possessively and ushered me inside.

Once inside i felt every pair of eyes was on us. I gripped his hand tightly, he knew how nervous i

was. He gave a reassuring pat on my hand to calm me down. Some people approached us just

to greet James and talked about business. I didn't know that he would be this famous in mogul

world. He introduced me to everyone.

"Well, Black. This is the first time you ever brought a woman in occasion like this."A middle age

man said raising his eyebrow.

James only chuckled and pulled me closer. I shivered to his gesture.

"You're so beautiful, dear" A woman that i assumed his wife caressed my cheek.

"Thank you ma'am. I wish i'd be this stunning like you when i'm at your age." We both laughed.

"She's wonderful, Black. How did you guys meet ?" She asked to James.

He looked me in the eye, we stared at each other. Lost in the moment. Then his lips twitched

into smile.

"That's, Marlene. For me to know and you to find out." He kissed the old lady knuckles and

winked.

"Please, excuse us." He said and we left them.

We met several few people. I was just standing and smiling while he talked about business and

politics. He kept his hand possessively on my waist. Not letting me go even a step from him.

"I need to go to the ladies." I whispered in James ears.

I can felt he didn't like the idea of me leaving him even for a minute. He looked down at me

struggled a moment with his decision.

"Back to my side in five minutes." He said firmly.

I nodded and excuse the gentlemen. I made my way to the ladies room. I finished in four

minutes. My eyes scanned the hall to find James, instead i found Nicolas Brandt. Of course he

would be here, he was a successful business man. His eyes met mine, he gazed me with

affection. I smiled to him and he approached me instantly. I didn't knowwhat to do, so i just

stood there

"May I introduce my self ? l'm Nicolas Brandt."

"Cassandra Pearce." I held out my hand for him to shake instead he kissed my knuckles and

smiled.

"Pearce ?" He tried to recall something.

"T'm Charles Pearce's daughter."

"Oh i get it. I didn't know that Martha has a beautiful daughter named Cassandra." He flattered.

"She doesn't. She is my stepmother. Her daughter is Sonya."

"It's too bad then, i should have met you earlier."

I more felt him than saw him before he was next to me. A warm hand circled on my waist and

kissed my temple. I looked up to see him glaring at Nikolas.

"Eerrr Mr.Black. It's nice to finally meet you. I'm Nicolas Brandt." He held out his hand

nervously.

James didn't take his hand, instead he scrutinized him with piercing eyes. I wished the floor

swallowed me. I didn't know what would he do to him. As a rescue a tall blonde approached us.

She looked at James with longing eyes that full of lust. I shifted uncomfortably.

"Oh my god, it's so beautiful" She touched my necklace.

"Thank you, it's a gift." I said smiling, i looked up to see him looking down at me.

"It really is beautiful on you" He smiled and kissed my temple.

The blonde gasped knowing who was the giver. He took my hand and led me to enter the

opera. Our seats had the best view, on the front balcony near the stage. The music started to

play, and i gave all my attention to the stage.

My heart moved as Rodolfo knew that Mimi was dying. My tears sprinkled down my cheek as

Rodolfo carried her in his arms and she died in his arms. James clutched my hand, i looked at

him instantly.

I won't chose La Boheme if you'd cry like this." He whispered as he shed my tears smiling and

kissed my inner palm.

"It's so beautiful. I can't help it." I shivered as my palm grazed his five o'clock shadow.

The show was over. He took me to The Grand Tier fine dining. He reserved the table with a

beautiful view outside. He ordered for us. The waiter came with steaks and Chrystal

Champagne by Louis Roederer. The pianist and singer sang 'It Had To Be You' by Michael Buble

and Barbra Streisand. We both smiled liking the song, apparently his favorite song was mine

also.

"Are we celebrating something ?" I asked.

"Your birthday, of course."

"Thank you for everything. The opera, the necklace, and this."

"They're nothing, Doll. I can give you the world" He stared at me and i looked away avoiding

his gaze.

"Finish your dinner. We don't have much time, we'll use the car to Hamptons."

We finished dinner and headed toward the limo. We sat in silence for a while. I chose to break

the silence.

"I really had so much fun tonight." I said.

He turned his body facing me. I got his attention now he asked for mine.

"Me too.

He leaned towards me and gave a peck on my lips. I closed my eyes to that sensation. I feared

him, i resented him, but heaven knows i loved it when his lips touched mine.

We arrived at the mansion. I headed towards my room while James went to his study. I took off

the necklace and put it on its box. I admired its beauty a little longer then closed the box and

put it in a jewelry drawer. I stood reaching my back to unzip the dress. I was struggling with the

zipper when James came to my room. I looked at him in the mirror, his face puzzled looking at

me with awe. He stepped forward.

"You left your purse in the car" He said putting it on the table.

"Thank you." I said witha husky voice.

He didn't left, instead he came closer to me.

"May i ?" He offered to help me unzip the dress. I hesitated a moment.

"Please." I allowed.

He reached my back and unzipped the dress slowly. Careful not to graze my skin. But why was i

had a feeling that he did it on purpose because his gaze was intense on my back. He kissed my

shoulder then dropped the dress. I held my breath.

"Ssshh don't fear me, Doll."

He took in the vision of me. I wore a black bustier with black panties, a black stockings with

garter belt on it.

"So beautiful." He whispered in my ear.

He took the pin on my head, my hair fell down my back immediately. He trailed kisses from the

crook of my neck to my jaw, i let my head fell back to give him space to kiss.

"James..

He smiled on my skin as i called his first name. He turned me to face him.

"Say my name again." He said as he pulled me to him. I felt a huge bulge on my stomach. My

breath was exaggerating

"James." I looked him in the eye.

He leaned down and kissed me. It was so good, so soft, so warm. I've never felt this kind of kiss

before, even with Ryan. First it was tender and passionately. Until he grabbed my waist and

collided his body to mine. His kiss became rough and urging. I moaned and he took it as chance

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to shove his tongue. He ripped his shirt and the buttons scattered on the floor. I held my breath

at the vision of him. His body was perfect, like god himself curved it for him.

"Touch me." He asked.

I lifted my hand and touched his chest. I trailed my hands from his chest to his torso then his

abs. I looked up at him longingly, he claimed my lips again. He lifted me in his arms and carried

me to a connected door to his bedroom. He placed my feet on the floor once we were inside his

bedroom.

"Do you trust me ?" He caressed my cheek.

I nodded. He took my lips and grabbed my body quick. He lay me on his bed with him on top of

me. He ripped my bustier, i gasped with shock. He looked down at my body with adoration. He

palmed my breast and pinched the nipple. I arched my back in response, it was so good. He

separated my legs and ripped my panties. He grazed my wet folds. I moaned.

"Please." I plead.

He shoved a finger in me, i pushed my pelvis to meet his thrust.

"Fuck, you're so tight." He claimed my breast with his mouth while he put another finger in me.

He opened his pants and his boxers. His penis sprung i gasped at its size. There was no way he

could fit in me.

"Don't worry, you'll stretch." He caressed my cheek.

He put a condom on it and positioned it on my entrance. He wrinkled his forehead.

"Jesus, is this your first time ?" He looked at me worriedly.

I bit my lower lip nervously. He smiled and kissed my nose. He tried to shove in slowly. I cried

when he got in. The pain was crucial, i felt a drop of tear fell from my eye. He kissed my tear and

my mouth.

"You okay ?" He asked and i nodded.

He tried to thrust slowly. The pain started to change with pleasure. I arched my pelvis to meet

his thrust.

"Fuck." He groaned.

He fasted his thrust and i moaned loudly. I felt something ignite in my belly. ifted my hands

and clutched them on his hair. Not wanting him to let go. His thrust went faster and harder and

deeper.

"Let go, baby. Now." He urged me.

And i was done, i cried as climax swallowed me. He forced a deep thrust and groaned in my

neck finding his climax. He looked me in the eyes and kissed my forehead. I cupped his cheeks

with my hands, infatuated by this powerful creature. He trailed kissed on my face.

He lay next to me, then pulled me to him. A moment later i was sleeping on his chest. He

gripped my shoulder tight as if i'd ran away. I felt safe in his arms, this was where i should be.