Chapter 111

111 Hungry Baby

Ella had the most relaxing and fun-filled day at home; gossiping with Denise, sunbathing by the cliffside, reading a romance novel, cloud gazing in the coolness of the day, treating herself to mouth-watering delicacies, and watching the sunset as the day ended. She felt so relaxed and energized that nothing could ruin her mood.

In the coolness of the evening, she sat by the terrace waiting patiently for darling Leon to arrive. She couldn’t stop herself from missing him so much as he seemed to have possessed her thoughts.

Ella unconsciously stroked the Jade green amulet around her neck and her thoughts raced down to Islafub.

She thought briefly of Nana Esther and an overwhelming peace of mind enveloped her. She closed her eyes momentarily and envisioned herself in Nana Esther’s magical cabin. She pictured all the beautiful and colorful sweet-smelling flower extract on Nana Esther’s table. She imagined Nana Esther’s magical smile and her words of wisdom.

“Oh, Miatisa! I miss you so much!” Ella said in a whisper.

At the mention of Nana Esther’s Islafub name, Ella’s stomach growled loudly, pulling her out of her pleasant thoughts.

“Didn’t I just eat an hour ago?” Ella quizzed herself in bewilderment. “What’s with all these hunger pangs? If I keep eating in this manner, I will lose my shape in a matter of weeks.”

In response to her protesting words, her stomach growled again and louder this time. Ella hissed and stood up, she went straight to the kitchen and requested a plate of chicken carrot soup and toast.

She returned to the dining room and waited patiently for her meal to arrive. While in the waiting process, she speedily consumed two apples and some grapes, to tame her continuous annoyingly growling stomach.

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Finally, when her meal arrived, she consumed everything on her plate to her astonishment and amusement.

“You must be very hungry honey,” Leon’s gentle voice echoed in the dining room. “It was so cute, watching my hungry baby eat.” He teased and walked up to her.

Ella felt so embarrassed and was at loss for words. She had not heard or seen Leon entering the dining room. The thought that he had been watching her all along made her cover her face in shame.

“Babe, you don’t have to do that!” Leon removed her hand from her face, pulled her up to her feet, and hugged her tenderly. He nuzzled the side of her neck with his nose, breathing in her heavenly floral fragrance.

Ella shuddered and giggled in excitement as Leon’s warm breath fanned the side of her neck.

“I’ve missed you so much, my love!” Leon pulled her out of his embrace and tenderly kissed her soft lips.

“I’ve missed you too,” Ella broke away from the kiss to catch her breath. “How long have you been standing and watching me eat?” She questioned Leon, still feeling shy.

“Long enough to make my mouth water for that delicious soup you were eating.” Leon kissed her forehead and made her take her seat.

He called on Paul and requested two more plates of the soup that Ella just had.

“Two! Can you finish two plates?” Ella raised an eyebrow in a cute but funny way.

“Sure, as long as we eat together.” Leon stroked her cheeks, smiling.

“Oh, no! I’m stuffed! I ate more that my fill due to the deliciousness of the food.” Ella protested with one hand raised.

“I won’t take no for an answer, my love,” Leon said firmly. “I’ll feed you with at least one or two spoons and then I’ll eat the remaining food. Deal?” He gave Ella the cutest puppy eyes she had ever seen.

“Hahaha!” Ella laughed uncontrollably. “Deal!” She said still amused.

“I love you so much.” Leon leaned closer and kissed her.

“I love you most!” Ella returned the kiss.

While Leon was eating, he told Ella briefly about his uncle Maxwell and his intentions to come around.

“I hope he finds me appealing,” Ella said. Her slightly shaky voice conveyed her fears.

“You have nothing to worry about, my dear.” Leon tried to assure her. “He’s not coming here to choose a wife for me. The truth is that he is eager to see you. He wants me to bring you down to the airport.”

“Bring me to the airport!” Ella said in an alarmed tone.

“Relax, babe! Don’t overthink it! All you have to do is just be yourself around him. Although he might be crude in his approach, he’s an amazing soul within. At the right time, you’ll get to appreciate his person.”

“Hmm...” Ella breathed down her anxiety. “I hope so!”

Leon was rounding up his meal when he got a brief message from Sky that made him smile devilishly.

[Sky: Boss, Jane has been taken by Albert’s tugs.]

Ella looked at Leon queerly but said nothing. After all, she wasn’t allowed to meddle in his business.

“After taking such a delicious meal, there’s only one place I can think of,” Leon said with a mischievous smile.

“Where?” Ella questioned with a suspicious look dancing at the corner of her eyes.

Leon stood up and lifted Ella effortlessly into his arms. “Time to hit the shower before bed.”

“But, I have already taken...” Ella’s words were swallowed by a passionate kiss from Leon as he took her toward his bedroom.

They showered together amidst mind-blowing lovemaking and then ended on the bed; where Leon cuddled Ella until they both fell asleep.

By the following morning, Leon and Ella both prepared early for work. They had a quick breakfast together and left the villa together in the same car, with Ella’s bodyguard following closely behind.

“Ella, you must never go out alone without your bodyguards,” Leon warned strictly. “Ensure that you are always alert and your gun is kept handy. Whenever you sense danger, feel free to use your weapon without overthinking it. I will always be a call away when you need me.” He kissed her on the lips.

“Thanks, Leon,” Ella hugged him and was about to step out of the car, as they had already arrived at her company, but Leon held her back.

“One more thing, the F&K fashion home now has a new CEO by the name of Luke Robinson. Beware of him in case he comes calling.”