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I was in the kitchen preparing dinner when I heard a knock at the door. When I went to get the door, I was surprised to see Javier there with flowers.
"Mr Barnes, please enter. What can I do for you today?"
"If you dare to call me Mr Barnes again, I will kiss you until you pass out."
My cheeks reddened quickly. What is it with me and falling for everything this man says to me? I was enraged with him. Why am I unable to remain angry with him? He examined my face and saw my tomato cheeks.
"Here," he said, "Mrs Barnes." I'm very sorry for what happened earlier today. I am aware that I may be a little possessive, but please allow me to try. I have no idea what it's like to be in love or to care for someone. I've been immersed in work since I can remember. You may find me daunting, but I will make an offer for you. I need this more than anything else, Gabriella. I want you and my kid to be a part of my life." When I glanced at the guy, the arrogant jerk I had seen this morning had vanished. I inhaled the fragrance of the flowers and gazed at him, but my body won out. I extended my hand and kissed him on the lips murmuring.
"I appreciate it, Mr Barnes." Naturally, I wanted him to kiss me and therefore provoked him. He just curled his bottom lip and smiled.
"I am capable of doing a great deal to you right now. However, now is not the place. He took my hand in his and escorted me to the sofa. He seated me. "This is all new to me, I recognize that I am not a paragon, but there are a few points I'd like to make. To begin, I want you and my kid to be a part of my life. You may not be aware, but Xavier began addressing me as father the instant we met. It's been months, he's always been at my house on weekends."
"What, how is he always at you place?"
"Well, since grandmother brought him to our family home, I prepared a room for him," he said. We are quite close actually. He told me a lot about you, even though he said your name was Ella."
"Yea, he calls me that."
"The bottom line is that I want a family with you, Gabriella, and I want you to live with me starting Monday. I want your presence in my life. I really do. "He gasped loudly and said, "right now, my life is a catastrophe. "I'd want to ask for your patience while I attempt to clean up the mess I caused. "He grabbed my hand in his and cupped me with the other. "I'm aware that my request is excessive, but I'd want you to grant me time to work things out with Sandra. There is nothing to mend, but I ask for your patience. I understand what I'm asking is hard, but could you just do it for me, Xander, and us?" Seeing his so serious in the manner assured me that he was making the effort, and although I still do not entirely trust him, I felt I could rely on him. To avoid being clingy, I simply said, "Xander and I are going to give you a chance, and we are going to wait for you." I saw the broadest grin I've ever seen. I'm always seeing mocking grins on him, but watching him grin like that made me believe he really desired our presence in his life. He approached and knelt in front of me, resting his head on my lap.
"Thank you, Gabriella, I swear on my life that this time will be different."
I came dangerously close to tears. Is Javier the mighty crouching in front of me? Is this a nightmare? I just stroked his brow and he kissed my hand. Is this a dream, or is it real? Sandra William's memory came to mind. What would she do to me if she were to get her hands on me?
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