Chapter 369: Gaining trust

For all the readers out there, who are asking about Ian and Valarie, let me inform you that there will a separate book for them. Also, there will be another couple with them, which right now will be kept a suspense. So, please anticipate the book. I am sure that you will like it.

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"You eat the cake, sweetheart. I will eat you," Joshua stated with a devilish smile on his face. Ivy did not even have the time to react as Joshua had already started to walk, with her in his arms. And this time, he had decided to not stop until they reached his room. 'There is no way I am going to allow you to leave me this time, sweetheart.'

Ivy could only gape at him in horror with the cake in her hands while Joshua sent her a wink. She had deduced that things would reach this step. But she never imagined it would be this soon. Joshua had picked her up even before she had finished her cake. 'And what did he mean by he would eat me while I ate my cake? What does he have in mind?' She thought and even before she could come up with possible answers, they had reached their room.

The door was already opened. So, the couple got inside with ease and all Joshua had to do was kick the door back and it closed with a loud thud. The man was as gentle as ever when he placed her on the bed and he looked at her lovingly, with adoration filled eyes. Ivy, suddenly, felt very conscious about herself seeing Joshua's intense gaze on her and she averted her eyes, unable to look at him in the eye.

"You are so beautiful and sweet. I must have been an idiot to have lashed out at you for no fault of yours."

"Jos..."

"No, Ivy. Let me continue. I am really sorry for what I did to you and I am grateful that you forgave me. Thank you very much, sweetheart, for coming into my life. As a punishment for my wrongdoings, this slave of yours will follow all your orders for our entire life." Joshua said, sincerity dripping in his voice.

Ivy was so moved by his declaration that tears formed in her eyes. But the man's next words, made her curse him in her mind. "And now this slave will serve his queen on the bed." The man smiled at her shamelessly while he bent down to be at her eye level. "Tell me, sweetheart. What do you want me to do first?"

"What nonsense are you spouting? I don't want you to do anything. I just want to eat my cake." Ivy tried to push the man away only for the man to move closer to her. 

"You eat your cake, dear. I'll eat mine." Joshua whispered and just like before, Ivy shuddered. Pulling away from her, Joshua took a spoonful of the cake and placed it in front of Ivy's lips. Suspicious about his intentions, Ivy gave him one doubtful glance only to get a smile in return. The man urged her to eat it and Ivy reluctantly did so. This continued for a long time until the cake was gone. 

Joshua took the plate from her and without giving her any warning, he slammed his lips on hers, taking the girl's breath away. The taste of the cake in her mouth was still fresh and Joshua could relish on the delicacy without even having to eat it himself. 

Ivy was taken away by a storm by the sudden kiss. However, she responded to him immediately after calming herself down. She inched closer to him and Joshua too welcomed her warmly without breaking the kiss. Even though the kiss was not as passionate as the one they had shared at the dining table, it still made Ivy breathless. And she tried to push him away when she felt suffocated. 

Ivy gasped as soon as Joshua's lips left hers and she bent her head without knowing what was awaiting her next. Joshua noticed that his girl's concentration was somewhere else. So, he pulled out the blindfold he had safely kept in his pocket. And without giving her any warning, he covered her eyes with it.

"Joshua, what are you doing?" Ivy yelped by the sudden darkness. She tried to struggle only for the man to hold her hands.

"Ivy, do you trust me?" He asked, his voice coming out in a hush. Ivy reminded silent not knowing how to answer him. Although she trusted him, she could not rule out that not even a day had passed since he had hurt her. Joshua had expected this answer from her. Yet, his heart had hoped for some assurance from her.

He sighed lightly and tried to move back. But Ivy stopped him immediately. "Joshua, I trust you." She said, her voice not wavering even the slightest. Her words made the man jubilant. However, he still wanted to make sure that she was telling him the truth and was not forcing it out just to pacify him.

"Are you sure, Ivy? I don't want you to lie to me. It's absolutely fine if you do not trust me especially after what I did to you. But, let me tell you one thing. I will do anything and everything to gain your trust even if it takes a lifetime to achieve it."

His words were enough for Ivy to believe him now and she smiled lightly. Her eyes were not yet covered as Joshua had pulled back right on time. So, she could see the sincerity and regret in his eyes. She held his hands in hers and made Joshua to look at her. "I trust you, Joshua and I am saying it from my heart. I believe you when you told me that you will not hurt me ever. I believe any word you say and you do not have to feel regretful for hurting me before. You asked for forgiveness and I forgave you. Let bygones be bygones and not think about it."

Ivy stopped to take a breath. "Mistakes happen and it is good that you realized your mistake and apologized to me. That is all I need to trust you. So, don't you even dare think that I am lying to you." Ivy's emotional and sweet words took a sudden turn when she threatened him out of nowhere. Her sudden aggressive behavior made the crestfallen man to chuckle lightly, making him forget about everything he was worried about.

"So, do you trust me?" He asked once again and Ivy nodded at him. "Good. And I promise you that I will not do anything to break this trust. Thank you, Ivy." Joshua hugged her, thanking the heavens for such a sweet and understanding woman in his life. He could not have asked for better. "Then, can I continue with what I had in mind?" The man queried and not giving Ivy any chance to protest, he tied the blindfold around her eyes.

He pushed her lightly on the bed and the girl was now lying down in front of him. "It is now my time to eat the cake."

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