Chapter 20

Chapter 20: A Night To Remember

Leon led Ariella in his arms into the Opera House, to the admiration of so many guests present at the event.

He further led her to the VIP section and they took a front-row seat.

Ella could not contain her enthusiasm as she leaned over and whispered into his ears.

“This is the best night of my entire life,” her face was flushed with emotion.

Leon smiled mischievously.

“There is more to come,” he whispered back as he gently brushed his lips over her ear and gazed into her eyes. Then he returned his gaze to the show grinning at the emotional turmoil he had caused in Ella.

Though Leon’s eyes were on the show, his thoughts were far from it.

.....

Every response he got whenever he came close to Ariella was driving him nuts. She looked naive but daring. Her body gave a seductress vibe but her eyes were angelic and innocent. He felt punished by just watching her occasionally bat her long hypnotic lashes.

He fantasized about all the things he would do to that alluring body of hers when she finally succumb to his will and desires...

Ella felt electrified when Leon’s lips touched her ears. She had read so many romance novels and she knew about erogenous zones. Could her ears be one of them, she thought as passion ignited in her, making her nipples hardened and causing her to feel tingly in her core.

She adjusted herself in her seat as she tried hard to compose herself and enjoy the show that had already started.

At the end of the Opera performance, Ella could not stop the tears from gradually running down her cheek. She smiled at the happy ending and wished that life could be as sweet as the theatre drama presentation.

The orchestra concert that followed suit made her warm and happy within.

Leon who had been secretly watching her all this while had been overwhelmed by every of her bodily and facial expressions.

At the moment, he was stunned by her reaction at the end of the drama presentation.

“She would make sure a fine actress at the Opera theater,” he mused within.

He handed Ella his handkerchief as he teased her crying scene.

Ella smiled as she collected the handkerchief and dabbed her face dry.

“This is the second time you are lending me your handkerchief, it is becoming an embarrassing habit.”

Leon gazed into her eyes, took her right hand up, and planted a wet passionate kiss.

“I’ll do that a hundred times again if I have to. Just promise me that if you must cry, it must be tears of joy or from an intimate moment with...”

Ella pulled her hand quickly from his, and turned her face the other way, blushing at his statement.

Leon chuckled gently and returned his gaze to the orchestra concert.

At the end of the concert, Leon and Ella left the Opera House.

They stopped by an exquisite high-class restaurant where they had a brief dinner and wine.

After dinner, Leon took her on an exotic cruise ship ride over the mesmerizing ocean. They enjoyed a brief private moment by the ship rail until Ella requested that they return to Amzone city.

Cajoling her into one last surprise, they retired to the penthouse suite of a magnificent hotel.

At the patio of the penthouse suite, Leon and Ella both shared more glasses of wine while admiring the scenery of the nightlife.

Ella shivered a little due to the night breeze while they were chatting. So, Leon took off the jacket of his tux, and placed it over her shoulder; shielding her from the cold.

For a short while, they both went silent, as they were deep in thoughts.

Leon had never waited this long before now to get sexual gratification from any lady. He didn’t even get to take his previous dates on fancy tours. They were always willing to move on to the next stage almost immediately.

Severally, he had made advances at Ella but she had not given him the go-ahead signal. She had either withdrawn or changed the topic and that made him feel hurt.

Although he wanted her desperately, he still caution himself. He had never taken a lady against her wish and will never do that.

“Leon...”

Ella’s voice was as sweet and calm as the night breeze. It sounded like the soft whispering of an angel and Leon found himself enthralled by her.

“I have been thinking about the marriage proposal and I have decided to be your wife for six months on two conditions,” Ella gave him a serious look.

“What conditions?” Leon smirked wickedly. He hadn’t given her his conditions and here she was giving him, Leon Treshvire, conditions? He grinned. This lady must be out of her mind.

“First, there will be no sex.”

“Hmm.... no sex! Really?” The corner of his mouth quirked up. “Okay, what’s your second condition?”

Ella bit her lower lips and looked him straight into his eyes, “You must never meddle in my affairs.”

Ella’s heart was pounding as she scrutinized Leon’s expression.

She had pondered on these conditions earlier and had been worried about how he would react. She remembered how Richard had pestered her for sex during their relationship and how it all ended.

‘But this is different,’ she had thought. It’s not like we’re in love with each other or something, it’s just business.

Leon walked up to her, took her glass of wine, and dropped it on the table. Then he lifted her chin with one hand and held her by the waist with the other, gazing into her eyes.

“Let’s talk about those conditions of yours tomorrow, soon-to-be Mrs. Leon Treshvire.” Affection glowed in his eyes.

When she had unconsciously bitten her lower lips, Leon’s suppressed desires came to life and every inch of him craved for her.

Ariella’s knees wobbled, as longing whispered through her. This time she did not shut her eyes, she stared right back into his but said nothing.

“I am going to kiss you now...Mrs, Leon Treshvire..” his voice trailed

Leon softly brushed his lips over her warm and soft lips, tasting the mixture of her flavored lipsticks and the champagne she was drinking earlier. When she didn’t flinch or push him away, he gently bit and sucked the lower lips, causing her to release a soft moan.

Using his two hands, he pulled her closer, covering the space between them and causing their warm and gradually heated bodies to glide over one another.

He parted her lips slightly, allowing his tongue to slip into her mouth. His tongue tangled and twisted with hers erupting fireworks in Ella’s entire system. He kissed her gently at first but advanced to a greedy stage when he tasted her pure and innocent love.

Ella lost her senses in his arms and mouth as she held unto his neck. They remained tangled in the same position until they were both breathless.

He moved on gradually from her lips towards her ears, and down to her neck, which made her moaning increase. Sliding his hands underneath his tux jacket that covered her back, he traced from the nape of her neck down to her waist.

Grabbing her butt gently, he pulled her even closer like quicksand sucking in its victim. Ella’s warning antennas flashed a dangerous red glow, awakening her self-preservation.

“Stop! Stop! Stop!...” Ariella slowly pushed him away, breathing heavily.

Her whole body ached in need after the kiss as she wanted more. But she remembered her conditions and cautioned herself.

Leon felt frustrated at his needs but he composed himself and took a seat opposite her still lusting over her body.

Ella felt a bit embarrassed at his deep gaze. She was even more irritated at her needs. Even though she had stopped the whole intimate process, her body was still craving for more as she felt moist underneath.

She walked over to a seat beside him and sat down, pulling his jacket closer to cover her body. With his continuous lustful stares, she felt as though he was still ravaging her body even when they’d stopped kissing.

“Soo... aren’t we going back to the city?” She felt worried at his relaxed state.

“Why are you in such a hurry?” he simpered at her expression. “Aren’t you having fun? Moreover, we need to know ourselves better if we are going to be a couple. And I have already paid for this suite for the night.”

“For the night..! She half yelled in an alarmed tone. She became scared of Leon’s motives for bringing her to a hotel.

Leon smirked at her terrified expression, “yes! For the whole night.” This made Ella freeze in disbelief.

“Ella, you don’t have to be scared of me. I’ll never force myself on you. I just want to spend this moment with you by my side. Please...” His gentle and bewitching smile caused Ella’s expressions to soften but she said nothing.

“I promise, no more kissing except you want me to,” he grinned.

Ella rolled her eyes at his statement. “What makes you think I will want to kiss you again.”

“If you keep rolling your eyes at me, I’ll be forced to kiss you again,” he smirked wickedly.

“Also we can put that hypothesis of yours to test. There’s only one way to find out if you don’t want to be kissed” He teased her.

“Thanks, I’ll pass,” she turned away to avoid her lustful gaze.

“But Leon, I can’t remain in this dress all night, I have to change into something warm. I’m getting cold and your jacket can’t cover my entire body.”

“Didn’t you know what we just had could warm you up” he teased her again. “Nevertheless, I’ve got that covered,” he stood up and reached out for her hands. “Please, follow me, my lady.”

Ella shyly took his hands. She didn’t completely trust him or what he said. She decided that she would scream for help if he tried to take her by force.

Leon led her like a gentleman into the suite. After attending to Ella’s needs, he left the suite to the bar, to give her some privacy to shower and change her clothes.

Ella was amazed at his gentlemanly behavior. He kept his word and didn’t bother her throughout the night.

...

Chloe felt so devastated that she didn’t bother returning home that night. She had been miserable at the sight of Leon flirting with her sworn enemy. She fantasizes about a million ways to make Ariella’s life miserable. Then she sent Silvia a message instructing her to give her every information she knew about Ariella.

To console herself, she spent the night in a hotel with her strange admirer who took care of her in her most vulnerable state. She even went as far as having a one-night stand with him, before he left the next day.