A Stoic Heart (Completed)

Chapter 19:

Liana Fair

The whole week passed right before my eyes. I am far from being bored, to be honest I'm going insane being contained in this tower. Glad that Euro heard my pleads and bought me painting materials.

I applied the finishing touches on my acrylic painting, I took few steps away from my output and analyzed what I have created. Well the painting was not much, it was of a green scenery inspired by my hometown Bourbon-spades.

My heart clench at the thought of that place, too many memories left forgotten. I miss my mother, father and my three brothers. Dear Lord, you know I never stopped praying for their safety every night. I wonder when will I be able to see them again.

I closed the room where all my paintings for the week has been stored, I even made sure the windows are locked up with no chance of air entering. Afraid that all specks may harm my mediocre works.

Heading downstairs I smelled that mouth watering chicken savory. Oh damn, I'm hungry as fudge. Looking at the big grandfather clock I realized it was already quarter to eight PM.

I followed where my nose leads me and pfft! there in the kitchenette is a greek god cooking with ease. It was so unfair that Euro's back was handsomely carved, like every feature of this man was perfectly sculpted.

Silently I made my way to the counter, not wanting him to notice my presence.

I observed how silent and calculated his moves are.
For the past days I'm glad Euro let me rest. And with "rest" I mean he did not force me to have sex. I guess there's still that gentle side of him.

"Sooo, how's your day princess?" Euro asked without looking at me.

"What how'd you know I'm here?" I questioned, quite baffled.

"I could smell your scent baby, that is" he said and I'm sure I heard a silent hungry grunt in his voice.

"But all I can smell is that chicken! do I smell bad? I haven't bathed yet, I'm acrylic scented." I said

Euro turned around and oh how I wished I was not affected with that sheepish smile every time.

He placed the food on the counter top, his eyes staring at my chest. Oh this! Sheep I forgot I wasn't wearing my bra and I'm wearing a thin white cloth, just great.

"Fuck Liana cover that now or else I'm going to take you right on this kitchen floor" he muttered, his eyes getting darker and I immediately untied my hair, letting it cover my breast.

I saw Euro's swift intake of breath.

"Sorry" I apologized, my cheeks heating. This man and his dirty words.

He settled the plates and filled my plate with his cooking.

"You feeling fine now?" he asked

I looked at him and nodded.

I took a bite of his flavored chicken and the flavor bursted in my mouth, so delicious. Euro would make a great husband in the future, his wife will be so lucky to have him. Well except his craziness.

"So can I have a great fuck tonight?" he said bluntly and I choked on my food.

I took huge gulp of water and stared at him in disbelief.

"seriously Euro? we're talking about fucking while having dinner"

He grinned.

"and no, I'm not fully healed yet. Give me two more days" I added

"Damn it! I've been celibate for 7 days now and you wanted to add more on my misery" he said dangerously

"Well..." I said but wasn't able to finish my word when Euro barged

"No Liana, I'll screw you tomorrow. No more delaying" he said matter of factly and I just chewed on my food. I can't even look at him, how would you reply to that anyway? like 'oh sure lets screw each other tomorrow'

The silence dominated again.

"I'll attend classes tomorrow" I said.

Euro studied my face and replied "Alright"

He seemed to find the next words
"However you are now 24/7 guarded within the premises of the university, I can't risk you getting harmed again" he softly said. Euro's blue eyes are quite telling me something but I never wanted to assume.

"Even when I pee?" I trailed
"Yes even when you pee" he said, his face not showing any jokes.

"What? for real?" I protested, I appreciate the fact that he's going protective of me but that kind of set up will kill me.

"I hired a female body guard, stop overthinking" Euro said.

As if on cue, Tesla appeared and fixed the dishes.

I mouthed her thank you and helped with cleaning the remnants in the table.

Euro and me ascended the stairs quietly, I was about to enter our room when he tugged my hands and pulled me to a bone crushing hug.

"Hey are you alright?" I asked. The evident warmth between our bodies are released.

He nodded and pecked my lips
"I'm sleeping at the spare room tonight, I have tons of working to do and I don't trust my self when I enter that room. I might turn animalistic again, if you know what I mean" he teased and  I chuckled.
"Okay" is all I could say.

I smiled and waved him goodnight. As soon as the door closes I clutch my heart, why is he being so kind for the past days. I need to stop reimagining good endings with him, I can't risk ruining the contract. But my heart is dictating otherwise. Damn this is bad!