Which Billionaire

Chapter 5

I fall against the large doors breathing heavily, did that just happen? I take deep breaths, I don't know whats wrong with me he just drove me home not a big deal but being so close to him, breathing in his sweet cologne made my heart race the whole time in the car...plus almost dying. I laugh at the memory, that was pretty hilarious. I blush thinking back to how he looked at me, but I remind myself he probably does that to all the girls he picks up...but he didn't ask anything of me. He sure is confusing. He acted as if he didn't know about Theo and the redhead but by some of his questions and a couple of times by the look in his eyes told me he knew. He's the first person who seemed interested or even cared, no one else has ever suspected anything.

"Mrs.Taylor?" Sofia says coming down the staircase "I was so worried about you, after Mr.Taylor...came here without you I didn't know where you were" she says walking over to me worry written on her face

I smile "I'm fine, I caught a ride" I tell her

She sighs looking sorry for me "Mrs.Taylor-"

I cut her off knowing she's going to tell me to do something I can't do "I'll take a cup of tea in the living room" I tell her already walking to my left across the marble floored foyer.

I come to see the fire already lit in the five foot fireplace, I take a seat in front of it in one of the large chairs staring at the orange flame flicker. I turn, looking around the chair, at the tall bookcases lining the warmly lit room, I slip off my heels and place them on the ground, I walk barefoot over to one and scan the well stocked shelves running my fingers over the spines of the book.

Finally I select a book I haven't read yet, but I've been wanting to for a while, I would go get Pride and Prejudice but I'd rather not go upstairs.

Reading will get my mind off of the soft sounds of moans and laugher that echoes from upstairs...and the man who hasn't left my brain since I stepped foot in this retched house.

I sit back down resting my aching feet and open the new book. The warmth of the fire tingles my face as I stare down at the paper. I rub my feet on the furry carpet but pull them up beside me in the chair, at this point not caring if I mess up the dress.

"Here you go Mrs.Taylor" I hear Sofia say, I turn from the chair to see her holding a china cup steaming with warm tea

I smile at her, feeling bad for before "Thank you" I slowly take the full cup from her and set it on the small round table by the chair "I'm sorry-"

She stops me by sticking her hand out "No need, I understand" she says her accent showing through her words "It's not my place"

I smile gratefully at her, I nod and she smiles walking out. I go back to reading the book and taking a sip of the sweet hot tea.

I get through page sixty of the book but it's like all the other love stories I've read and I'm tired of it, but I have nothing better to do. I hear the door of a bedroom opening and feet padding against the floor. I look up at the grandfather clock to see its already passed midnight. I look into the foyer not seeing anyone until the redhead comes down the last stair...at least she had the decency to get dressed. She doesn't seem to notice me as she walks over to the door smoothing down her bright hair. I sit back in the chair knowing the loud sound of the door is soon to follow.

I hear her leave and soon another set of feet come down the stairs but I don't look to see I just go back to reading. The footsteps get closer and they come around the corner. I hear the person plop down in the other chair beside me as I take a sip of tea.