Chapter 7

'Ma'am, may I wait in the car?" the driver politely called out from outside, his voice softly breaking the tense conversation Melinda was having with Ryan.

"Baby, still there? You're coming this morning, right?" Ryan inquired, his voice rich with anticipation and a sense of entitlement. Melinda stared at her phone screen, her fingers stuck in the air, and her face thick with frustration.

With quick preciseness, she ended the call with a firm tap. The sudden silence felt like fresh air as she quickly called out to the driver.

"I'm coming! Give me a second!" She said as she hurriedly got ready. "Ryan can wait, I need this" she mumbled to herself. She needed the break, and a vacation was too enticing to resist. "Take this as punishment baby," she added with a touch of insolence in her voice.

She had overslept, worn out from her visit to the hospital yesterday and the emotionally draining conversation she had with Ethan.

Her feet rushed across the floor as she brushed her teeth and packed her travel bag, the only thing she could manage to do.

"I'm ready," Melinda declared with a big grin on her face as she stepped out of her home. 

"Okay ma'am, shall we?" the driver replied with a smile as they walked to the driveway. Her short, silk-sleeveless blue gown highlighted her flawless skin and thick thighs as she walked.

As she settled into the luxurious Apex car, she felt her excitement start to build up. The tinted windows and cozy seats wrapped her with comfort, and then she remembered Lila. Her heart skipped so hard, she thought it would fall off her chest.

"Would she be there?" she pondered. "Of course, she'll be there. It's her father's birthday, duh!" she continued in her thoughts as she stared through the tinted windows.

The car moved smoothly through the highways, the cityscape unfolding outside Melinda's window like a vibrant tapestry. As they turned a corner, an astonishing mansion came into view. 

Melinda's eyes widened in astonishment as she admired the white cube-shaped mansion that exuded luxury and elegance. As the automated gate opened, they passed through a picturesque setting of colorful flowers and carefully maintained lawns.

Melinda's nervous excitement amplified as she absorbed the beauty unfolding before her. The vehicle passed a glistening swimming pool that sparkled in the sunlight, then gradually they entered a parking lot filled with luxurious cars.

"We are here ma'am" the driver uttered, bringing Melinda back to reality as he opened the door for her. 

"Oh sorry" she mumbled as an edgy giggle escaped her. Taking the driver's hand, she hopped out of the car.

"This way ma'am" the driver replied with a gentle smile. As she walked beside him, a wave of anxiety rushed through her. She hadn't taken her bath before leaving home and the thought of meeting Ethan while feeling less fresh made her uneasy.

She discreetly sniffed her armpit and heaved a sigh of relief as she caught the faint saint of her Klein deodorant.

"Thank God for Klein roll-on" she whispered to herself as she quickened her pace to match the driver's. 

"Welcome ma'am" Helen, one of Ethan's staff received them with a smile as they approached the mansion's entrance. "Please follow me," she continued.

As Melinda stepped into the mansion, she was filled with wonder at its stunning luxury. Then she heard Ethan's voice behind her. His muscly voice sent shivers down her spine. 

"Melinda! You made it!" he said as he came down the stairs. 

Her heart melted and her stomach bubbled with joy as she turned to face him. He was such an attractive man. He looked magnificent in his monochrome outfit, the sprinkle of white hair and beads highlighting his well-sculpted features.

His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as he walked down the stairs and Melinda felt her inner walls tickle with excitement at the very sight of him.

"Let's go to my private hangar," Ethan uttered with a faint smile, his expression radiating subtle excitement.

"We are already behind schedule" he continued.

"Okay" Melinda nodded, her voice a whisper.

Ethan glanced at her small travel bag and with a playful glint in his eyes, he said, "Is this all you brought?"

"I figured since we were staying for just a night, I should pack lightly"

"Who said we were staying for one night" Ethan scoffed as he majestically walked out of the mansion, Melinda following suit.

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Ethan's eyes drifted to Melinda, drinking in her body. She looks breathtaking in that silk dress, he thought. He envied the fabric, the way it hugged her curves perfectly and his thoughts wandered, caught up in the soft swell of her thighs and its glowing skin. 

Unable to resist, he reached out and slowly took her little delicate hand, his fingers slightly brushing against hers. "I'm glad you're coming with me" his voice low and hoarse, with a hint of yearning, as their gaze caught each other. Melinda responded with a soft moan.

"Mmhm" her eyes fluttering shut as a shiver rushed through her.

Ethan's eyes traced the contours of her skin, his fingers exploring her thigh. "You've got thick, clean thighs, Melinda" he whispered. Melinda gave out a nervous chuckle, her skin tingling with goosebumps as she tried to compose herself.

"Thank you, Sir" she mumbled, her voice barely a whisper.

"It's Ethan. Call me Ethan" Ethan uttered softly.

The ride to his private hangar was a short one. As they both stepped out of the car, there was Lila and her husband. They all stared at each other, silent, the air becoming thick with tension. Lila shattered the silence.

"Why the fuck is the midget here?!"