The Actress' Husband

Episode 18: Shine Bright Like A Diamond

I've finally gotten a small portion of my life together so here's the next episode haha.

By the way, thank you all so much for over 8K reads on this story! That's just insane in the span of time I've been uploading! It really means the world to me knowing so many people like what I write because I really work hard in giving you quality chapters. x

Episode 18: Shine Bright Like A Diamond

Soft lips brushed across the small woman's temple, leaving sweet tender kisses in their wake, and a part of Emily was tempted to turn and respond, but the dominant side wished to stay asleep. She moaned and burrowed her face into the pillow.

"Emily, wake up." Nicholas' voice was soft and cajoling.

Nicholas? Why was he in her room?

"Don't wanna." She moaned sleepily.

He smiled at her tone. She was really adorable without even meaning to try. But it couldn't get her a pass, well, not today at least. It was a very important day and he didn't want her to miss out on it because of sleep.

"I'm leaving for work now. I wanted to wake you before so that you don't stay in bed all day. You have your first filming scheduled for today, remember?" He was highly amused.

How could I forget? Emily thought begrudgingly as the fear that crept into her mind all throughout the night resurfaced.

She opened her caramel eyes reluctantly.

It was dawn outside.

Nicholas was leaning over, gazing at her intently.

"Come on, sleepy-head. Get up." He stooped down to kissed her again.

Emily's heart fluttered at his display of affection.

Someone was in a good mood.

"Why do you seem so extra...chipper today?" Emily asked as she leaned away from him, suddenly aware of her morning breath.

Dressed sharply in a paisley shirt with a business suit, he was bound to be a heavy dose of personality in the workplace. The earthy, masculine tones fitted him really well.

As with any garment that Nicholas wore, a statement of fit and confident were essentially the words that pulled it off.

Nicholas spared her a salacious smile as he raised his eyebrows tauntingly.

"Why? Do you like the current mood that I'm in?"

Emily peered up at him from underneath the blankets.

"Yes." She spoke far too truthfully.

He tilted his head as if he was assessing her before taking a seat on the edge of the bed.

Emily intentionally scooted over to give him more space.

The humor on his face didn't miss her eyes.

Though it had warmed his heart that she was so eager to have him next to her.

Nicholas reached for her face and tentatively tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Mrs. King, why does it not come as much of a surprise that you fancy kisses for breakfast?"

His touch was at a hundred degrees now on her skin.

Emily's face was set aflame under his scorching eyes and warm hands.

"I- I gotta get ready for work." She whispered.

He raised his eyebrows at that.

Was she thinking he'd do something to her right now? Yes, he was tempted to - always - but it wasn't the time for that. Regardless, he still wanted to tease her a bit.