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“You’re not serious.” Rodrigo stared at me wide-eyed. He was also surprised.
“Dead serious.”
“Lucky asshole.” Rodrigo muttered underneath his breath, but I could hear the relieve in his voice. When Jill left me, he saw the condition I was in. I know how worried he was, but he never showed it. Instead he punched me in the face and called me names that I definitely deserved.”Be thankful that Jill is so soft hearted. You would have never got another chance if she was another female.”
I nodded in agreement. That’s so true. I should never take Jill for granted. She’s an angel from heaven. I’m pretty sure that any other girl would have never forgive me. I mean who would forgive a cheater? Someone who has a big fucking heart. “I’m not gonna mess it up this time. It’s a promise. I’m going to keep her happy until my last breath.”
“Good.” Rodrigo took a sip of his coffee. “Because I’m not going to spare your face this time.”
I gave him the finger and he laughed loudly. “I mean it. Don’t think that because I’m your brother-in-law I’m going to spare you.”
“I got the warning. Chill that ass down.”
The rest of the afternoon we spent talking about our business and the people we work with. Rodrigo wanted to start a business in Greece, but I told him about the disadvantages about starting a business in Greece. Since I’m more experienced, he took my advice and said that he would think about it and discuss it with the rest of the team.
Tonight I promised Jill and Amari that I would take them out. Have fun, like a normal family. What I didn’t tell them was the surprise I had planned for them. Nothing big. Just a trip to another country.
Now that Jill finally gave me a chance, it was time to prove to her that I would make a great dad and husband. I know it’s too early to think about that, but it’s progress. I want my girls happy and smiling as long as I’m in their lives.
I couldn’t wait for them to see the place I had rented for them. It was so beautiful with a big backyard, something me nor Jill had in New York. I was contemplating on inviting Aunt Lydia and Milan, but Jill told me that Aunt Lydia needed time to accept me back in the family.
I couldn’t blame the woman, I screwed up. I do miss Milan though, I haven’t seen him in so long. I wonder if he still remembers me. I can’t wait to meet up with him again.
I dialed Jill’s number and when she picked up I asked; “Are my girls ready?”
I heard her sigh. “Yes, but can you please give us a hint except packing our suitcases?”
“You will see, pudding.” I said chuckling. “My driver is going to pick you up. I’ll see you in a bit.”
I ended the call and walked inside the plane to see if everything was ready. I was actually supposed to pick my girls up. But I figured that the entire ride they would question me about the destination we were going. And since it’s hard to keep secrets from them I gave orders to my driver to pick them up.
“Is everything ready?” I asked the new Flight attendant, Theo. He nodded his head. “Yes, sir. We’re ready to leave.”
“Good, if my girls arrive bring them to me. You know where to find me.”
He nodded his head like a good schoolboy. “Yes, sir.”
He just graduated as a flight attendant and this was his first time flying to another country. So far he’s doing a good job. I hope he stays like this, maybe I can give him a permanent position here.
I sat in the leather seat waiting for Jill and Amari to arrive. I was so excited to see them. I brought them flowers, cupcakes, and Amari’s favorite red velvet cake. My little princess got a serious ‘eating cake’ issue. She could devour boxes after boxes of cake.
“Daddy!” Amari jumped out of Jill’s arms and ran towards me. My girls have arrived. Jill looked around and a smile formed on her lips.
“Princess!” I chuckled as I kissed her nose. She smelled like flowers and strawberry.”How are you?”
Amari was growing up so fast. I hate it. I want her to stay my little baby girl and not grow into a teenager. Before I know I’ll have to deal with boyfriends and all that stuff. Maybe I should tell Amari about the advantages of being a nun. I might consider doing that.
“Good! Where are we going?” She asked happily and jumped on the seat across me. She sat there waiting for my answer.
“Yes Flynn, where are we going?” Jill put her hands on her hips and raised her eyebrows at me. She looks so pretty when she does that. Makes me want to go up to her and kiss her, but it’s just too early for that. One step at a time. Take things slowly.
Does she even know that she’s the most beautiful woman I have ever seen? I should probably tell her that. She needs a reminder.
“Someplace fun.” I answered mysteriously and motioned for her to sit down. She sat down next to Amari, across me.
“Let me guess. To another state?”
I shook my head. “Wrong. More like to another country.”
Jill’s eyes widened. “Are you serious? Which country?”Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.
“Scotland.”
Flynn Vasilios P. O. V
“What?!” I yelled out bewildered at the flight attendant. Theo just smiled apologetically at me. He just brought me the news that it was impossible to enter the UK let alone Scotland, because of the heavy snow storm.
“Ssshh.” Jill rocked Amari who was sleeping in her hands back and forth. “What happened?” She whispered.
“We cannot enter Scotland. There’s a heavy snowstorm going on. It’s impossible.” Theo explained to Jill. He then looked at me. “Didn’t you check the weather in Scotland?”
“It was good earlier today. Even the pilot agreed that it was possible to make it to scotland.” I sighed frustrated and walked to the cockpit. This could not be happening. I was so excited to go to Scotland with my girls.
I knocked twice and entered. “Man, what happened?!”
“Heavy snowstorm boss.” Jonathan, my personal pilot said. He was my personal pilot for four years now. He was more family now than an employee. “I’m afraid we cannot fly to Scotland tonight. Maybe you can stay in Amsterdam for the night, because I’m going to stop there to refuel the plane.”
“What about the next day?” I asked with a hint of hope in my voice. “Do you think it will be possible to enter Scotland.”
“I don’t think so. There’s heavy snowfall. I just got the message. Maybe you can stay in Amsterdam or we can return home?”
I sighed and waved my hand in dismissal. “No, no, we’re going to South-Africa. I know a friend there who has a castle that I can rent. The whole Scotland plan failed.”
“I’m sorry boss, but safety goes first.”
“Yeah yeah that’s true. Our next stop is Eden, South Africa.” I grabbed my phone out of my pocket and called Harvey up. Once he told me that he owned a castle in South Africa where he stayed every Summer and Winter.
He picked up after the third call. In the background I heard a girl’s voice. “What’s up man?”
“Harvey can you do me a favor?” Who are you talking to, Harvey? The high pitched voice of the female hurt my poor ears. I don’t know how Harvey could have a conversation with her.
“Hurry, speak up.” He whispered. You’re always on the phone! Female said in the background. I’m sorry baby, it’s just a friend. Harvey said in a soothing voice to her. “I’m on a date now, man.” he scowled at me.
“I feel sorry for you. But I really want to rent your castle in south-africa.”
“Of course, of course.” He answered. “I’ll make a call to the butler there, so he knows you’re coming. There’s also a private airport there, so you can fly straight to the destination.”
“Thanks man, I appreciate it!”
“You’re welcome.” Are you talking to one of your side chicks? Ugh I’m out of here! I heard the shuffling of chairs and Harvey yelling: Wait baby! And then the line went dead.
I shook my head and put my phone back in my pocket. Guess someone is not going to get laid tonight, thanks to me.
I walked back to Jill and she immediately started firing questions at me. “Is everything alright? Are we going back home?”
I shook my head and sat down across her. Her hair was messy and she had put it in a messy bun on top of her head. “We’re going to stop in Amsterdam to refuel the plane, you can buy something to eat for Amari and then afterwards we’re going to South Africa.”
“South Africa?! What?” Jill yelled out surprised. “Seriously, was this already planned?”
“No, it was a last minute plan.” I sighed deeply. “We will go to Scotland another time. When there’s no snowstorm.”
“It’s okay. This is already too much. Amari only needs your time and attention, Flynn. She doesn’t need expensive trips.” Jill said softly, her eyes scanning my face.
“What about you?” I asked. “What do you want? This is not only about Amari. It’s also about you. About us.”
Jill took her eyes off me. Instead she stared out of the window. “I don’t want anything Flynn, I just want you to win my trust back.”
“I’m working on it. It will take time, but I can promise you this. I will never ever do something that will hurt your or Amari’s feeling.”
The corners of Jill’s lips curled into a smile. “The biggest and most priceless gift you have ever gave me is Amari.”
“I can give you another replica of Amari.” I said smirking.
Jill scowled at me. “You didn’t just say that.”
“But I did.”
“I’m not ready to be welcomed in the mile high club” She shook her head and smiled.
We stopped in Amsterdam for two hours and spent some time walking around in the airport. Amari was jumping from joy when she finally could get out of the plane. We went to the nearest McDonalds and did some shopping in the many airport shops.
Afterwards we went back to the plane and continued our journey to South Africa. Earlier Harvey texted me again that everything was arranged and the butler and maids were expecting us. To kill the time we played different family games.
I gave Jill her favorite Delafee chocolate and her eyes sparkled. I knew they were her favorite.
Finally, we arrived in South Africa, Eden. It was early in the morning and Jill and Amari just woke up from their hour long sleep. I stretched out as I walked down the stairs of the plane.
“What is this, daddy?” Amari stepped out of the plane and tugged on my hand. “Where are we?”
I lifted her up and kissed her cheeks. “South-Africa, princess.”
“Flynn? Where are we? Is that a—,” Jill’s voice came from behind me.
“Castle.” I finished for her. I turned around and smiled. “Yes, it is. A castle for my little princess and you, my queen.” I stopped to realize at what I just said. “Future queen.” I corrected myself.
Jill let out a loud gasp. “Oh. my. god. You didn’t !”
“I already did, pudding. Let’s go have breakfast.” I took her hand in mine and together we walked to the entrance of the castle.
I look at Amari who was beaming in my arms and at Jill who was walking right next to me.
A blessing.
That’s what they were.
Jill Malik P. O. V
It’s not hard to let Flynn back into my life. I never realized how much I still loved him until I saw him again. I love him in the way a puppy loves – devoted, playful, trusting. I guess I should be ashamed of that somehow; He betrayed me once upon a time. Yet I prefer to be strong; strong enough to risk being broken all over again, to love again, full knowing my own fragility. I’ve known heartbreak enough to shatter my mind, to leave my soul feeling like dust in the wind and my body unwilling to live.
But, my love for him, is unconditional. Despite what he had done to me, I still want to forgive him and start all over again. I have so many mixed feelings about this, it’s like my heart wants one thing, but my mind says something else.
“What are you thinking about?” Flynn nudged me from the side. He put the napkin down and waited for my answer. There was jam in the corner of his mouth.
I just shook my head and smiled warmly. I leaned over to wipe the jam off his face. “Nothing, the food is delicious. And the place is amazing.”
And that was true. The castle was beautiful and modern. It felt like a fairytale minus the talking animals and pumpkin carriages.
“Have you tried the cheesecake? It’s delicious.” Flynn sliced a piece of cheesecake and brought it to my mouth. I haven’t tried it yet, since I was still finishing the boerewors that they also served us. “Here, try it! It’s so good!”
I took a small bite of the cheesecake and licked my lips. It tasted really good, it was like a piece of heaven. “The chefs here are wonderful. Everything taste so delicious, I hope there’s a gym here.”
Flynn laughed. “Actually there isn’t. You have to wait until we get back.” He turned towards Amari who was sitting next to him. She was eating maize pap that was prepared especially for her. I thought she wouldn’t like it, but she’s already on her second bowl.
After breakfast Flynn showed us around the castle. The castle was situated in its own manicured private garden which provides direct access to secluded Noetzie Beach. It has every conceivable comfort for discerning guests including a heated rim flow pool, a thatched gazebo perched on the rocks, and huge terraces with panoramic views of the beach and ocean.
The magnificent private residence provides the ultimate luxury with 2 living rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, a 10 seater dining room and 3 spacious suites with sumptuous bathrooms and magnificent views of the Noetzie Beach and Indian Ocean. There are king-size beds, walk-in wardrobes, individual climate control, flats screen TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity.
Bathrooms have walk-in wardrobes, heated marble floors and towel rails, double vanities, separate WCs, free-standing baths and showers.
All suites lead out through double doors onto private terraces with comfortable seating and loungers to soak up the sun and the views.
We settled in one of the masters bedroom. The view from the window was breathtakingly beautiful. The view was from the botanical garden. There was a wide range of plants such as cacti and other succulent plants, herb gardens, plants from particular parts of the world, and so on. There was also a greenhouse with special collections such as tropical plants, alpine plants, and other exotic plants.
Amari was so eager to go for a walk in the botanical garden. One of the maids decided to take her for a walk so Flynn and I could have some ‘adult’ time together. The people in the castle were so nice and when we arrived they immediately took a liking in Amari. She was like the little princess and they would serve her everything she wants.
When Amari left the room with the maid whose name was Agatha, the sexual tension between Flynn and I suddenly rise. I never realized how uncomfortable it made me when I was alone in a room with him. It was like he was a flame and I was the moth that was drawn to him.
Flynn cleared his throat after a long awkward silence. “Uhm do you want to go for a walk at the beach?”
I nodded my head, I loved the beach. “Yes, sure.” I grabbed my phone and slippers and headed out with Flynn following behind me. It was a five minute walk to the beach. I knew the way, because earlier the butler showed us the stone path that would lead us straight to the beach. Even though you could see the beach from the bedroom on the other side of the hallway, it was still a little bit away from the house.
“How come no one is here?” I asked as I looked around the empty beach. The place was beautiful, I wonder where all the people are. Especially since the sun is about to set now, it’s a perfect time to take pictures and have a romantic walk or picnic.
“It’s a private beach.” Flynn told me. “No one can come here unless they are staying in the castle or have permission from the owner.”
“Oh.” I said. That explains why we were the only ones here. The beautiful, big blue ocean’s waves are crashing against the cliffs as I watch the beautiful birds joyfully fly around in circles in the air. The warm, golden sand runs between my toes with the gentle breeze.
As I walk along, I find gorgeous, shiny shells that have been washed into the shore by the rippling of the water. Flynn watched my movements with a smile.
I turned around scanning if we were still the only people around. The sun is about to set and I wanted to do my favorite thing. I quickly slip out of my clothes and from behind me I could feel Flynn’s eyes burning in my back.
“What the hell are you doing?” I heard him groan from behind. I knew it took all of him to not jump on me right now. I turned around, now only in my bra and panties, and gave him a teasing smile.