Chapter 285 She Came Out Of Hiding

"Although that piece of trash got to live a few hours more because of her, I assure you that he won't live to see another day," Amos stated with hands clasped to form a ball.

"Also, she got badly hurt but with me here to take care of her she will recover in no time," He said not minding that he sounded very narcissistic.

"Seeing how your upper body is nude I can already tell that. The unholy sound I heard at the door tells me that not only are you taking care of her physical wounds but also her needs in bed…,"

"If you knew what we were up to then why did you keep on knocking at the door earlier?" He challenged unhappily.

"Maybe because I am just that terrible," Mr Fin grins as he stood up and approached where the butterfly painting hung.

As the two men chatted in the sitting room Joanna was seen straining her ears just to hear the men's conversation.

She removed her ear from the door and walked back to the magnificent bed.

"The intruder could have been anyone else but why did it have to be Mr Fin?" Joanna muttered unhappily.

Reaching the bed she lay her nude body on the red and white bedsheet.

Laying there with her eyes closed the memory of the amazing thing that occurred between her and Amos began replaying in her head.

She moved about on the bed as she experienced the same feelings she did moments ago all over again.

Her eyes fluttered open when her body began to heat up due to this.

[Today we were just this close… Anyways, they are so many times we were always this close to doing it but one thing or the other always happened. But why is this so? Why is it that we always don't get to finish what we started]

Joanna clasped her fists when she recalled their numerous failed attempts to have sex with each other.

[Was I cursed never to know how it feels to have sex with the man I love? Is that why one thing or the other always happens whenever he comes close to me?]

Joanna was lost in thoughts as she lay there. No matter how many times she thought about it she couldn't bring herself to believe that such a coincidence exists.

How could it be a coincidence that they always failed in their attempt to make love to each other?

After slightly getting over what happened, she decided to seize this opportunity to shower and get dressed.

In the sitting room, Amos and Mr Fin were seen standing in front of the painting with their attention focused on the realistic portrait.

"At first I was worried whether you will not be able to get used to life outside your home but seeing how you are still here I guess I was wrong all along," Mr Fin muttered.

Although it looked as if he was enjoying the beauty of the painting, the truth remains that he was staring into space.

"I also felt the same way. The thought that I might end up regretting my decision scared me a little. Despite doubting whether I will be able to survive properly outside the walls of my home, I can't believe I did it. And not only that but I am very comfortable with my life now," He smiles as he talked.

Not only does he have the freedom to do whatever he liked and be with whoever he wanted, but he also didn't have to be suspicious of everyone and everything around him.

Living with this fake identity has given him more insight into life in general and he doesn't regret ever making this decision.

"And I believe this is all because of her," Mr Fin responded as he shifted his gaze to Joanna's picture frame hanging on the wall.

"You love her way too much and I believe that is why you consider wherever she is home," He added. He returned his attention to the guy standing by his side.

"I guess you are right about that but I must admit getting used to this new identity of mine wasn't easy at all. I can remember the countless times I wanted to murder someone because I was disrespected," He said with all honesty.

He won't deny that the life of being someone else was all rosy.

Though he gained a lot of things he didn't have when he was the King he also lost so many things and privileges that came with being the King.

But notwithstanding this, he believes his life right now is perfect especially since he and Joanna have made up.

"I know you and your temper very well. And I can already guess just how hard you must have tried not to do it. I didn't give you the nickname of Crazy dude in the past for nothing or have you forgotten?" Mr Fin smiled when he recalls the past.

Even Amos couldn't resist smiling along with him. "Of course, I remember that the reason you gave me that title was because of my short temperament," He chuckled when he remembered some of those amazing memories in the past.

They were still deep into their conversation when Joanna arrived in the sitting room.

The two men who got a whiff of her enticing scent turned and glanced behind at the same time.

"You have finally decided to reveal yourself and here I thought you were gonna remain in hiding until I left," He commented as he watched the lady leap to one of the couches at the centre table.

"I wasn't hiding," Joanna replied sternly.

"Ooh….," He exclaimed.

"I didn't come out because I was nude. I mean you didn't possibly expect me to show just anyone my nudity or did you?" Joanna questioned without feeling any ounce of shame.

Instead of feeling offended by the tone she used, Mr Fin's smile. "I must say you are very bold for a lady of your age…,"

"And isn't this the quality that endeared me to you ever since our first meeting?" She quizzed while leaning on the arm of the couch for support.