Chapter 45：The Big YES!!!

Jane could hear the birds chirping and,.... and slurping. And the next thing she felt was someone sucking on her left nipple. Opening her eyes she found Alex over her. She couldn't see him because he was under the sheets but his strong thighs pinning her was enough to tell her that it's Alex.

She decided to remain silent but when he started biting her bud, a moan escaped her throat. Her moan was followed by Alex coming out to take her lips.

"Good morning," Alex's voice came out husky. She looked around to find only a little light.

"It's quite early. Why are... " She stopped, looking at his eyes. There was something in his eyes that she couldn't decipher.

"Alex," She called looking into his eyes. In reply, he gives a peck on her lips before straightening between her legs. The moment he spread her for him she inhaled deeply. The moment she noticed a sly smile on his face, redness crept to her cheeks. Somehow his smile had the meanings that made her uncomfortable.

He didn't take much time and thrust himself in her. Making her neck tilt and eyes go all white. Her thoughts were clouded as all she could feel was him right now. The moment he went with his speed she started getting out of breath. She looked at him and found him leaning closer. So, she hurriedly placed her palm on his chest. But the moment she found a ring in her finger, last night's memories start coming in bits.

OMG, what I just did? She thought as he came close and was trying to take a gulp of air when he came inside her.

"Alex," she took a breath.

"What did you decide?" He asked and came over her to nibble the skin over her neck.

"About what?" Jane replied with confusion.

"You are staying with me. Right?" He asked and bit her skin over the neck that made Jane pull his hair as she tilts her neck even more.

It made her quite uncomfortable. She was naked under him. And had her legs spread for him. It was definitely not the time she would like to discuss such things. So, she stayed silent, biting her lower lip. But then he starts stroking her again. Taking her by surprise.

"Tell me,...." He said again but only retrieved a moan from her. "I will take it as yes then,..." He tried to say something else but was cut off when Jane said, "You said I have four dayyyyss..." She tried to say but moaned out the last word.

"Come on, Jane, you know I don't like to wait." He said, but she remained silent.

When he didn't get any response out of her he said getting off her, "Dress up, we gotta leave." She felt relieved for a moment but she could sense the tension in the air. The morning air was rich with the fragrance of soil and sea. After dressing up they left following the same way back.

On the drive, it was even worse. She could sense that Alex is not in a good mood. But there was no way she can say that she will live with him.

She steals a glance at him. I don't think I feel home with this person. Omg, I don't think anybody can feel home with this person. She thought. But then she looked at her finger where a beautiful ring was shining.

Oh no, this is so mean of you, Jane. This person might have bought this ring with so much affection and you are having second thoughts after clearly telling him that you will give this relation a try. She huffed in frustration as her inner war was not getting any result.

"You are thinking about something," Alex asked with a half-smile.

"Nothing," She replied with a smile.

"You are hungry? We can stop by one of my restaurants." Alex told her. But somehow Jane felt that he is trying to brag out but she dismissed the thought thinking why would he?

"Can we stop by foodies then?" Jane asked.

"Where is that Foodies?" Alex asked with confusion.

"It's only a street across from my apartment," Jane replied.

"Okay, then," Alex replied.

Maybe I am exaggerating. He looks fine, now.

"Alex, my luggage,... I would appreciate it if I could get it back." She requested.

"Oh! Do you want it? I forgot about it. They might have confiscated because of your sudden leave." He stopped to take a turn and said. "Don't worry, I will send someone."

"Thank you," Jane whispered.

"Anything for Mrs. Black. All you need to do is ask me." He said looking at her mischievously.

He pulled in front of the diner. There was no great parking. And it took them ten minutes. "Next time, we are not going anywhere you suggest," Alex said and though Jane tries to tell her that she shouldn't be affected by such comment, her heart breaks a little.

"I thought all I had to do is ask?" She tried to remind him.

"Come on, it doesn't mean I can't have my say. This clearly is a very small place." Alex complained, with a little frustration.

He was realizing that he doesn't like it when she had better comebacks than him. Come on, Alex, all you have to wait for her Yes. That one magical word.

And this made him smile. Never in his life, he had thought that he will work for a yes. "Let's do it." He whispered to himself once he came at Jane's side to open the door for her.

They made their way inside and Jane went to her usual place beside the window. The waitress came by to take the orders but instead start ogling at Alex. Jane, remembered that she never even once said hello to her.

"I will take some blueberry muffins with coffee," Jane said looking at Alex who was still having a hard time adjusting himself.

"What will you like to have, Sir?" That waitress asked in her sultry voice.

"Whatever is special here. If this place has its special." Alex said irritated and the waitress visibly feels hurt.

Jane looked at Alex and said, "We can leave if you aren't comfortable."

"No, I am fine," Alex assured.

"So, what you do when you are here?" Alex tried to get to know her.

"I,...." She trailed off, not knowing what to say but then she said, "I read books or update videos on my blog."

"You blog? Wow! Let me guess it's about makeup or traveling?. Or..."

"It's about biology." She replied hurriedly but then she saw a devious expression so she added without any delay. "It's about high school lectures. You see...."

"What? I didn't say anything." He said but then the waitress came to serve their order. Jane tried to focus on her food ahead and was about to take the bite when he said,

"So, what did you think about my proposal?" He asked.

She took the bite and said, "I will think about it."

He started having his breakfast and she took a breath of relief.

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"Ummm, how many chances are there that you will say yes?" He asked when he pulled the car in front of his place.

"50 percent." She replied, getting out of the car.

"How can you measure such a thing?" Alex said.

"It's either yes or no. So, I think it's 50%" She said,

Did she just teach me Stats? He thought. Well, it's good. Because I am good at Stats. He thought.

He followed her. But he had a video conference to attend and Jane decided to read some books from his library and took it to the pool area. She wore a crop top with a skirt. She had her sunglasses on and was only ten pages in when she started thinking about his proposal.

Just Relax Jane, don't think about it right now. She thought but her thoughts were interrupted by a woman who came and said, "Mrs. Black, it's for you." Jane found her with a glass of Pina Colada and give her a confused look.

"Mr. Black sent this for you." She said passing a smile. Jane accepted the drink passing a thank you. But then she found a small sticky note saying.

"I hope my thoughtfulness increases my chances."

And this really put Jane off. She knew if he asked her this question one more time she was going to run to the hills and never going to come back.

What I got myself into? She wondered and came inside holding her drink and book. But inside she found a man wearing a blue striped suit waiting in the living area.

He looked like in his early thirties and had some white hair around his temples. But the man emitted a strong aura with his tall height and strong built. She thought to pass him as the area was quite far from where she was passing but stopped when that man said, "I would love to get to know you, beautiful." The man had some foreign accent. He might seem from somewhere Portuguese was spoken.

"Hello," Jane said meekly and wanted to get to her way when she found that man crossing the hall for her.

"Hello beautiful, I would prefer to get your name. My name is Daryl Darwin. Call me DD."

The name sound so familiar. She tried to recall but couldn't. But then she tried harder as she narrowed her eyes and chewed her lower lip.

"Can I get your's?" Daryl asked.

"Your name sounds familiar." Jane still tried to remember.

"Well, I am flattered. I work in productions. You might have listened to this name in news or T.V."

"Oh, Darwin! The famous producer?" Jane asked in surprise.

"Yes, Bela." He replied.

"Wow, you are friends with Black?" Jane asked not knowing he is going impatient to know her name.

"No, I am his enemy." He said and Jane's expression dropped.

"I am kidding." He said and Jane laughed.

"So, you are friends with him?" Jane asked again. Something changes in his eyes. "It's complicated." He said,

"I have time." She answered.

"I found my wife cheating on me with Alex. But bros before hoes. He is still my friend but I will woo his. So, if you think we are friends. Then, we are friends." He casually mentioned.

This made Jane drop the book that Daryl picked for her. "Wow, you act like you are his wife to be,"

Zero Chances, She yelled in her brain as she said, "No, I am just a friend... A friend. He often forgets my name. He might don't remember that I am here right now." She scoffed jokingly at the last part but Daryl wasn't laughing as he had this confused look at his face.

"BTW, I was here to invite him for the anniversary of our company. He hardly shows up. Can you request him to at least show his face for a minute." He requested passing her the invitation.

"I can't promise but I will convey your message," Jane assured.

"Can you please tell me what I can call you?" He asked again.

"My name is, Jane. Jane Monroe."

"Jane Black," Alex corrected. "Oh, honey you look so cute when you forget your new name, all the time," Alex said as he came to stand beside Jane holding her waist.

She did notice the hard expression Daryl had. "Don't worry, Jane I was just kidding," Daryl said to make Jane relax and she laughed saying. "It's ok."

"Is there something I am missing?" Alex intervened.

"Not yet," Daryl said and Jane felt uneasy. She could understand the meaning he had but ignored.

"I will be leaving now, Alex. I am a little busy." He said and didn't spare Jane any glance.

Jane looked at her husband's face. He surely was thinking about something. Could it be true? Can Alex really scoop this low? She thought. Hell yes, her brain replied.

Oh God, there is no way I could live with him. But the train of her thoughts was interrupted when Alex asked. "So, has my chances increased?"

"I need some time, Alex. I will tell you what I decide." She replied.

"So, is it true?" Jane asked.

"What?" Alex shrugged.

"Did you.... sleep with his wife?" Jane asked still unsure if it was the right move or not.

"For how long you two were talking?" Alex asked visibly jealous.

"What?" Jane asked as she continued to chew her lower lip.

"Stop biting your lips, goddammit. You aren't doing it ever unless we are alone. No, in fact, it's better if you try to drop this habit of yours."

"Don't you try to change the topic, Alex," Jane warned.

"She had this coming. She was a hoe. She was already sleeping around. I just helped him see. I don't always sleep with my friend's wives. But I wasn't trying to change the topic so stop chewing your DAMN LIPS. He yelled at the end and Jane shivered.

She didn't wait and ran to the room but not before telling him, "I will never say yes, no matter what." Falling at her bed she cried. I will never say yes to him. Never ever. He is the biggest manwhore I had ever seen.

Surprisingly, he didn't chase her or react at her burst out. She was mentally drained and soon slept. When she woke up, she didn't know what time it was. But her bag, she left at the hotel was in the room.

She hurriedly opens it to find her cellphone and laptop. She was disappointed when she didn't find any call from her home. Well, it was usual. The last time she talked to her mother was two months ago. But there were three missed calls from Carol. And a message that read

you left for vacation or what? I found your apartment locked. Get to me when you have time.

Jane hurriedly typed to reply to her,

I am fine, I will be there in three more days.

It was 5 in the evening. She checked her laptop and there were a lot of comments and queries. She got busy in replying but then she heard someone shouting. This made her head out to the living room to find a very furious woman in her early twenties. "... You can't do this to me. I thought we had something special, Alex! And you,... you are telling me that you are married."

"Deal with it woman. But I won't leave her for the world." Alex said dramatically as he poured himself a glass.

And this is when something physically moved in Jane's chest. She felt her heart moved. It was swelling with every breath.

"What could be so special about her? You will get bored in two days, Alex. I know you and I will wait for it." Her voice was filled with hope.

"Wow, you really not getting me, Mia, but I will see your waiting face on our 25th anniversary. I promise you that."

Alex used his sugary dialogues knowing very well that Jane is listening to him behind these blinds.

"Show yourself out, before my wife wakes up. She is quite possessive when it comes to me. And I don't want to spoil my night."

That model stomped her heel on the floor and left knowing very well that she had secured a role in the upcoming movie of their production house.

Jane saw how beautiful that woman looked in her high heels and short dress. Oh no, he is serious about this relationship. He wants this absurd marriage to work. What I should be doing? Oh no, why my heart hurts thinking he will be sad knowing I am leaving.

There were so many thoughts in her head as she made her way back to the bedroom. After half an hour she was laying on her stomach replying to the comments when she found his presence behind her.

"Let's go out." She found Alex saying but didn't budge from her place. She felt the bed dip beside her next. She tried to look unaffected by his presence but he held her hand and said, "Come on, I was just trying to tell you not to chew your lip. Ok? It draws unwanted attention to my beautiful wife. Can't I tell her even this." She stopped typing and looked at him when she complained slowly, "You shouted, It made me fear you. You look so wild when you shout. Alex, I don't think I can make this work." She genuinely stated her matter.

"Don't say that. You can make it work. Believe me, just try a little harder. I will try not to shout. I promise." He made yet another promise. He was making a lot of them since yesterday. Jane was still sure that he won't keep such promises but she nodded her head in yes,

" Let's go then," He said as Jane turned around to look at him better and replied, "where?"

"I don't know, yet. Just wear a dress, we will figure it out later." He replied running his hand lightly on her cheek.

She got ready in an hour wearing a long black dress with a slit on the left leg. Her red lipstick popped as she tried to keep her makeup light. The moment Alex laid his eyes on her he didn't waste any time and was coming to her for attacking her lips when she tilted her head and pushed him shouting. "No! My lipstick, Alex."

"Come on, this lipstick is for me. Isn't it?" He complained.

"But we are going outside...." She tried to convince but next her mouth was claimed by him.

She made him wait for fifteen minutes more. He had to learn this lesson. She thought.

They went for a drive. Christmas was coming up and the city was decorated. In the whole ride, Alex kissed her at every red light and never had his hand away from her thighs.

"How do you celebrate your Christmas?" Jane asked.

"I party with my friends all night." He said not having much interest in the question.

"What do you do for a living?" Jane asked another question. But this made Alex look at her with a devil smile as he pinched her thigh making her jump.

"Don't worry, I have enough money." He replied.

"I never saw you, work. That's why I asked." She tried to clear.

"I don't need to work, Jane. I hire people to make me money."

"Don't you get bored. I can't imagine my life without teaching. This is the only thing I know but I love doing it." She sincerely replied.

"I know a lot of things too," Alex claimed while making his hold on her thigh even tighter.

"I am serious, Alex. What are you gonna do if you lost your fortune one day." She tried to make her point.

Silence followed. He pouted his lips like he is thinking about something as he keeps looking at the road. "No one ever dared to ask me this question." He answered with his expression a little serious.

"It was just a random question...." But her breath was cut off as he took her lips in a deep kiss on the next red light. She startled when he roughly knead her waist while cupping her face he whispered against her lips. "Act like my woman, not my mother, Jane. I fucking hate to listen to lectures." And her heart dropped. I am never going to say, yes. She cried in her brain.

"But let me show you what I will do." He whispered against her lips and took an abrupt turn to left making her bump into him. And stopped in front of a famous casino.

Getting inside she saw a magnificent hall crammed with tables. People calling for bet were everywhere. Music was loud and girls wearing very short dresses and stupid bunny ears were serving drinks. Alex took her upstairs from where they pass a long hallway and get into a room on their right side.

The room was big. More like a hall. Had chandeliers and chill air. But unlike the first floor, it only had a few tables. And she noticed how everyone looked at them once Alex made his way inside. She looked at Alex to find a very relaxed demeanor. She could see that it was home for him.

She got to the first table with him. He didn't say hello to them. Just get to the business. And won every single game. Sometimes games only went for five mins or less. Soon, their table was surrounded by some people who were interested in watching Alex play. Girls flirting with him doesn't surprise her anymore. Whenever he held her thigh tight she would gulp hard. Once, he came to her ear just to tell her how hard he is for her and taking her hand made her feel his bulge.

This made her gulp down the glass that she didn't touch all this while. She hears the applaud at some point and was wondering how many glasses she had taken. But the next thing she noticed was some silky hair along her cheek and they smell nice. Inhaling deeply she get back to notice she was holding Alex's neck and was riding a piggyback on Alex.

She came down from his back and asked, "Why are you giving me a piggyback. I can walk alright." She said as she trips over her next step and caught his sleeves to steady herself.

"I never offered you a piggy ride. You jump at me just a moment ago." He said getting irritated.

"But you are playing, right? Where are we?" She asked surprised by her surroundings.

"Outside the casino. And I was playing." He replied curtly. Seeing that she is a little sober now, he thanks God besides the fact he was an Athiest.

Having a beautiful girl drunk and in your arms was always an excitement until today. He, soon discovered that it is not much fun when the concerned girl is your wife, already.

Taking the keys he helped Jane to get into the car and get to his side. Igniting the engine he looked at Jane who was smiling at nothing particular and muttered. "You better say yes to me right now after the drama you made me went through."

"Alex, why don't you take me shopping." She asked making a puppy face.

"Why I would do that after you embarrassed me?" He asked.

"I just want to buy some very important things. And don't you want me to say yes," She replied making a pouting face.

"You have to make it quick." He warned. "Yes, I swear." She replied quickly.

He stopped the car in front of a mart and she was quick to jump out of the car LEAVING Alex behind. But before taking another step she turned around and said sticking her tongue out. "You are so dumb, I am running away from you as*hole."

He ran his hand through his hair. She was drunk af. How the hell on the earth I trusted her words? He thought to himself.

He leisurely got out of the car and look at her drunken ass. She couldn't even walk properly and took a bench that wasn't so far from his car.

"Jane!, get your ass back into the car." He hissed once he is close enough because he didn't want to have unwanted attention.

She looked up. Tried really hard for not dozing off and asked with her burrows furrowed, "Who are you?"

His patience was running low. So, he caught her arm and made her stand. "I will tell you who I am." He said as he made her walk to his car and secured her with the seat belt.

Starting his car he growled. "You better say yes, right now if you want to save your pretty little ass."

This made her look at him. She watched him silently as he drove his car. And said calmly, "I am never gonna say yes, anyways."

"Come again!" He snarled as he struggled hard for not smashing her head in the dashboard.

"What! You are clingy and I feel suffocated with you." She scoffed.

"You didn't say that?" He warned.

"Oh, I just did." She replied looking directly into his eyes, leaning even closer.

He couldn't recall when was the last time when he was this furious. Pulling her hair he got to her ear and gritted the words.

"Yes, it will be the only thing you will be saying tonight."

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Her head throbbed like someone is squeezing it when she gets her hair away from her face. She looked up to find Alex, sleeping sound beneath her. She wanted to stir when she found herself caged in his arms. Letting her head rested on his chest again she went into sleep again.

"Jane,....come on it's time to wake up honey." She heard Alex say. She could feel his hand massaging her scalp.

A groan escaped her throat as she felt drums playing in her head. But the moment she felt his hand cupping her behind she yelped in pain.

"I see my baby is still a little sore down there." He whispered, and this made her look at him to find a sly grin.

"What happened?" She asked as she tried to get up but stopped. And had red cheeks finding herself completely nude over him. She could smell the sex in the air.

"Don't give me that, Jane. You can't forget our most amazing night." His voice came out with a tint of disappointment while his fingers graze his cheeks lightly.

"What amazing? I,... I..." She trailed off as his finger came to explore her lips and invade her mouth. He was looking at her like a hungry wild animal when he said, "Everything,....when you keep on saying yes while riding my di*k. And don't get me started over sweet sounds your a*s makes getting slapped."

"I don't remember anything," Jane replied with a whisper.

"It's fine. You have my words. You did say yes to my proposal, and..." He was cut off with Jane saying.

"I didn't. I was drunk Alex. It doesn't count." She said coming out of his hold and rolled over to the bed.

He looked at her like she had lost her mind.

"It does. Because I never told you to get drunk, Jane. And I will never let my hard work will go in vain just because you can't recollect last night."