Beauty And The Beast

Chapter 5

The morning came fast. I woke up and James wasn't beside me. I got up and felt sharp pain between my legs. Shit! I can barely walk. I looked at the bed and notice dried blood on the sheet. I felt embarassed.
I went to the bathroom and took a warm shower. I came out wrapped in a towel to get some clothes. I closed the door and collided to James's chest. The towel fell down and I quickly picked it up and covered myself.
"I'm really sorry. I didn't see you" I mumbled.
He smiled and grabbed my shoulders.
"It's okay. Are you okay?" He gently.
I nodded and ran into the closet.
I quickly got dressed and went out.
"There is coffee in the kitchen" he said walking out.
I went to the kitchen and sat at the table.
"Why are you walking so funny?" He asked taking a sip of his coffee.
"Gee, I don't know James" I said sarcastically.
He realized what I said and blushed.
"Oh, sorry. I didn't think it would be that bad" he said honestly.
"I'm fine" I waved my hand.
"Aren't you going to work?" I asked.
"It's Sunday" he replied.
"So?" I asked.
"I don't work on Sundays anymore" he replied.
"I thought you bussiness men work 24/7" I said with a sour smile.
"I did. Now I decided I want to spend one day a week with my wife. You'll have plenty of days when you won't see me the entire day" he said looking directly into my eyes.
"I thought you love your job more than anything in the world" I provoked him into a fight and can't even think of a reason to do so.
"I do. I love my job very much. It gives me power and security. But I love some things more" he said misteriously.
"Like?" I asked raising my eyebrows.
"Helen, my bed, good drink. I'll give you a chance maybe you'll get on the list too" he said smiling and left the kitchen.
You've got to be kidding me. Why do his words have such effect on me?
I left to the bathroom and he was in his study.
We ran into eachother an hour later. He held my shoulders so I don't fall.
"You are really clumsy. You'll get injured one day" he said strickt.
I nodded and moved away.
Something upset him in that study. But what?
My suitcase arrived and I went to the bedroom to fold my clothes. I hung the dresses and folded the shirts, the skirts and the pants. I was tired by the time I finished that mess.
"Maria could have done that for you" James said leaning on the door.
I shook my head.
"I'm done. It's okay. I'll just go and wash that sheet" I motioned with my hand and tried to pass him when he grabbed my waist and stopped me.
"Don't. I told you, you are not a maid here. Maria will wash the damn sheet" he said a bit irritated.
"I don't want her to see the stain" I whispered.
"If you don't stop with the sheet I'll take it out and burn it!" He raised his voice.
I nodded.
"It's okay. You don't have to be embarrased. It's nothing weird or sick. It's a normal thing" he said in a lower voice.
"Mother called us for dinner. Do you want to go?" He asked.
I nodded.
"Okay. I'll go call her" he said and left the room. I walked into the living room and noticed a short plum woman in early forties. She had long black hair neatly raised into a bun, chocolate brown eyes and motherly face. She looked like a mother. Like a mother full of love.
"Oh my God! Young lady, you scared the life out of me!" She yelled and I jumped back.
"My God. Aren't you gorgeous. You must be Elena. You sure gave Mr. James a lot of sleepless nights. I can see why. You are mesmerizing. Never mind. James talks a lot about you. Mostly when he drinks a little but he does" she said in one breath and I smiled.
"He fell for you. Badly. Don't tell him I said that" she winked.
"That bitch left him and he was really bad. I thought he was going to stay alone forever. He was going to but you came" she said taking my hand.
"That bitch is my sister" I said in a low voice.
Maria's face changed ten different colours in a second and I bursted out laughing.
"Charlotte is by far the biggest bitch I know. I understand you" I said.
"I can see what Mr. James sees in you. Those eyes are capturing" she said.
"That would be enough Maria" James said leaning on the doorway.
She nodded and left to the bathroom.
"She can be tough to handle sometimes but she is the best woman I know. She did a lot for me" he said quietly, looking away.
I nodded and looked away too.
"You told me you don't have another bedroom. What about that room on the end of the hallway?" I asked, trying to break the silence.
"Don't go in there. Never. Unless I allow you! Understood?" He asked strictly.
I nodded.
What is so special in there? Maybe he has some big secret.
I left him and went to the kitchen. I made myself a sandwich and ate it at the table.
James took a seat across me.
"I'm sorry if I scared you with my behaviour" he said looking away.
"It's okay" I said waving my hand.
He didn't say anything else.
We've been avoiding eachother for the entire day.
I got dressed for dinner and James leaned on the doorway.
"Ready to go?" He asked.
I nodded.
"You look nice" he said quietly.
"Thank you" I replied and walked pass him.
We drove in silence.
Daphne opened the door for us and smiled widely.
"Welcome" she said hugging us.
I hugged her back and she led us to the living room.
Helen, Jane and Aaron were there.
"Welcome" Jane said smiling.
I smiled back and went to Helen.
"Hey little one" I said patting her back.
"Hey" she said back.
"Is uncle James here? Uncle!!" She yelled and ran towards him.
He picked her up and kissed her cheeks. He loves this little girl.
I wonder if he'll love our kid that much? Our.. His..
Oh, stop it Elena.
She was still hugging him and suddenly turned towards me.
"You married her and you're going to have a baby soon" she said seriously.
James seemed a bit taken back by her statement.
"Who told you that?" James asked.
"Nana and mommy" she replied sadly.
"You love me more than her don't you uncle? I'm your favourite girl" she said cuddeling into his chest.
I just stood there like I'm an idiot. I sure felt like one.
"Look Helen. Elena is my wife and I love her very much. If I didn't I wouldn't have married her. We are going to have a baby but not right away. Even tho I love Elena you are still my favourite girl" he explained gently, holding her shoulders.
She hugged him and he motioned for me to come closer.
"See. She won't harm you. She is really good. She makes great pancakes" James said enveloping my waist.
I smiled and nodded.
"Can I sleep with you tonight?" She asked James.
"No. Helen, uncle James needs to be alone with Elena for some time. We'll go visit them. Okay?" Jane said.
"I don't mind. She can come with us" I said.
"Are you sure?" She asked.
I nodded and she took Helen.
"Let's help Nana."
We were alone in the living room. He approached me and put his hands on my hips.
"She can be jealous. She is used to me being all hers. It's weird for her to see you. I'll do my best to explain to her. I'm sorry if you feel uncomfortable because of her" he said quietly, looking into my eyes.
"She is a child. I don't mind her. I don't want her to feel I'm stealing you from her. She'll hate me even more" I said.
"Don't be silly. She doesn't hate you. She just has to get to know you" he said carresing my cheek.
I nodded and he pressed his lips against mine. I froze for a second but returned the kiss.
"James, Elena, the dinner.." Daphne entered the room and stopped immediately after seeing us.
"We're coming mom" James said smiling.
We went to the dining room and sat at the table. Helen had to be in James's lap.
The dinner was amazing. I was full.
"Was the food alright?" Daphne asked.
"Great" I said with a smile.
"I'll make coffee and you can go to the living room" she motioned us to leave.
We went to sit there and Helen was leaned to James's chest. I sat next to them and stroke her hair. She sat up straight.
"Go away. I don't want you! Uncle is mine. He will marry me when I grow up and leave you!" She yelled with tears in her eyes.
I felt my eyes stinging too. I left outside, to the terrace and leaned on the iron fence. It was cold and I had no jacket. I felt a pair of hands around my waist.
"Elena" he whispered into my ear.
"Mmm?" I asked.
He turned me around to face him but I looked down. He tilted my chin up to look at him.
"I don't know what happened there" he said honestly.
"She hates me" I sobbed.
"Shh. It's okay. Let's go home" he said and pulled me to his side.
I nuzzled into his shirt and we went to our car.
"I'll call you" James said to Daphne and we drove off.
We pulled over in front of our building and we entered.
I tried my best to run into the bedroom and pretend I'm asleep before James comes. All my plans failed as soon as he grabbed my wrist.
"Don't run away from me" he whispered, laying a small kiss on my ear.
I shivered and stood there. My brain telling me to go and heart not allowing it. I guess the body does what the heart wants.
"Stay with me" he whispered.
He was kissing my neck, collarbone, back up to my ear and I just stood there.
"Let me show you how possesive I am over you, how much I want you and what you mean to me" he whispered placing his lips over mine.
I froze again. My heart made me return his kiss.
So there we were. Standing in the middle of the living room, kissing eachother senseless. Soon we were in the bedroom, James softly placing me on the bed. He hoovered over me, gazing with his hungry eyes.
He was starving. For me.
"God, I adore your scent" he said huskily and I giggled.
"Oh, she smiled" he said moving away.
"Suits you better" he said and continuted kissing my neck.
I played with the buttons on his shirt. Soon all our clothes were on the floor.
"Come on top of me" he said softly, pulling my hand.
I looked at him a bit surprised. I've never been on top of anyone.
I did as he said and felt him inside me. After I adjusted to his size he moved me a bit, firmly holding my hips.
And I couldn't let go. I couldn't relax, enjoy. All I saw were his eyes watching me closely. All of me. And it made me panic.
"What's wrong?" He asked gently.
I shook my head.
"Elena?" He asked again.
I avoided his eyes.
"Nothing" I said quietly.
"Don't lie to me. You are stiff and not enjoying. What happened?"
"I don't like it" I said shortly.
He pushed me off him and covered himself with a sheet.
"Why? Did I do something wrong?"
I shook my head.
"What is it then? Tell me Elena for God's sake" he said a bit louder.
I looked away.
Why do my insecurities have to surface whenever I'm enjoying?
Dammit!
"Come here" he motioned to his lap.
I was still naked. I covered myself up with a sheet and crawled to him.
"Here" he motioned.
I straddled him and he sat up resting his head on the wall.
"What happened?" he asked again.
"I'm scared" I said quietly.
"Of what Elena? I'm not going to hurt you. I told you.."
"Not that. I'm scared you'll see me and won't like what you see" I said looking down.
He tilted my chin up and I saw his worried expression.
"I like what I see. Why are you so shy all of a sudden? I thought I told you about that already."
"You don't understand. I've been told my entire life I'm not pretty enough. Let Charlotte be pretty, you're smart. I've lived with that since kindergarden" I said in a hurt voice.
"Put me in a room with people I don't know and I'll talk about something. I could talk in front of million people but I can't stand you seeing me naked."
He laughed.
"Elena, you are gorgeous. I'll make sure you hear it so many times you believe it. Because you are. No need to be shy in front of me. I've seen you naked and I loved the sight. Let me prove that to you. I want to try it. I want to see you. The whole, beautiful, naked you. Humor me, please. If you don't like it, we can stop."
"I don't know what to do."
"I know. I'll show you."
I nodded and removed the sheet. He breathed in sharply and removed his sheet. He was still hard. I was on top of him again.
"Just close your eyes and let go" he whispered and slowly started moving me back and forth.
I closed my eyes and forgot about everything except for this amazing feeling inside me.
I felt his breath on my naked breasts and shivered. He sucked on my nipple, licked it, played with it for a while and I relaxed completely. I was moving on my own faster and faster when I felt it coming. I was breathing heavily as this huge wave of exhausting pleasure washed over me. James was done too. His grip on my hips loosened and I collapsed onto his chest.
"Are you okay?" He asked moving the hair off my forehead.
I nodded.
He kissed my forehead.
"You were amazing" he said gently, drawing circles on my shoulder.
I smiled.
"Thank you" I said.
"What for?" He asked surprised.
"Everything" I said gently, touching his messy hair.
"My pleasure baby" he said winking.
I smiled.
"James, did you really mean what you said today?"
"About what?"nervously
"Us. The baby" I said .
He smiled.
"Why wouldn't I mean it? We are married and it works, why wouldn't we have children?" He asked.
"What about Helen?"
Mearly talking about that little girl made me nervous.
"She'll get used to it. What am I supposed to do? Wait for her permission to have my own kids?"
"James, she is scaring me. If she comes here for a sleepover where am I going to sleep? She won't let me near you."
"I'll talk to her and Jane. Don't worry little one" he said gently.
He rolled over and kissed me.
"Get some sleep, I have a surprise for you tommorow" he whispered.
"Good night James" I said.
"Night" he said kissing my forehead once more.