SONDER

5

"Nick, don't you think it's about time you tell me what you do?" I asked with a relaxed demure probably thanks to the wine.. With an arm resting on the table while the other swirled my wine glass.

"What do you think I do?"

"Hmm... — That you own a bunch of high end restaurants?"

A small grin graced his features, eyes with a hint of amusement.

"Yes, I own a few."

"I have a feeling that, that's noooot the case at all..."

"Are you familiar with the M corporation of Moretti family?" Nikolai situated himself to lean back on his chair, his sculptured collarbone now hidden from my view. Aww

"No..." I shook my head with the unfamiliar name. I was only able to recognize Noah's company name cause I once went to one of his resort for a family vacation. Besides, the wright hotels and apartments were pretty much well known because people bragged about staying at the hotel even for just one night. The Wright group was well known for its fast-growing business, since 2012 new buildings has been popping up owned by the W group.

With a smug smile Nikolai took a sip from his glass. —"Then you've got homework to do tonight sweetheart."

"Oh come on, give me some idea on where to start." I said with a huff.

"Start with the name I gave you.. Moretti."

"Moretti? I thought your last name was Anderson?"

"It's my mother's maiden name."

The small twitch on Nikolai's clenched jaw caused my brain to go on high alert. I guess I should stop poking for information now. We can take things slow.. Yeah, I can do that..

I took another sip of the wine, savoring the tangy and earthy flavor on my taste buds. That's some good ass wine. I never really liked the super sweet wines, the deep and subtle hints of burnt wood and dried Provence herbs were what I loved from red wines.

While licking the remaining flavors off my lips in the silent room, a small hum radiated off my throat; Which was replied with a deep hum of approval from Nikolai...

He just watched yet again, but now his green eyes burned, almost like a predator ready to devour. His eyes observed every reaction of my body while his temples rests on the tip of his knuckles...

"Fuck it."

In one short moment Nikolai stood from his chair and lifted mine to face him. Yes, lifted. A squeal comes out of my mouth as he raised me off the chair then sitting on it with me now on his lap, both my feet dangling on the left side of his leg.

Quick breaths escape my mouth as I rest my hands on his shoulders; his necktie still rests loosely around his shoulder and now the gorgeous collarbone in my full view.

"Wha-"

"I'm going to kiss you." Nikolai declared with a raspy voice, and with wide eyes I quickly glanced at the door behind him. Big calloused hands firmly grabbed my jaw bringing my face towards his... "—Eyes here."

Nikolai said he would kiss me, but hasn't done it yet. Is he waiting for my-?

As if to confirm my thoughts Nikolai grumbled out " —Lillian." Nikolai almost sounded desperate. His green eyes searched mine intensely as my forehead laid on his.

"Yes."

With that one word, Nikolai took over and devoured me. Large hands enveloped the back of my neck and gripped on my hair, the other pressing my torso closer to his body. Shit.