Life of a Billionaire's Wife

Chapter 13

Caroline's P.O.V.

   I froze, not knowing what to do. Alex was kissing me. As I stood there, confused as hell, I found myself kissing him back. His lips were soft and our lips both moved in sync. He reached a hand around my waist drawing me close and I welcomed it. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him harder, gaining a moan from him.
   Ales swiped his tongue across my bottom lip asking for an entrance. I smirking on the inside and decided to tease him. So I kept my mouth closed. He tried again, but he growled in anger as I didn't accept. Then he placed his hand under my flannel and on my warm skin earning a gasp from me. Alex didn't waste this leverage and deepened the kiss.
   Then I saw something that made my blood go cold. A vision of my sister. Dead. In her bedroom with an empty pill bottle beside her. My eyes shot open and tears were already flowing down my cheeks. I pushed myself away from Alex and he stared at me with a confused expression. I'm not sure if I saw or imagined a flash of hurt in his eyes.  That was until he saw my tears.
     "Caroline, what's wrong?" He asked swiping them away. He looked at me with concern in his eyes. I tried to tell him, but I couldn't. My mouth wouldn't form the words and I only sobbed louder. "Shh. It's ok. You're ok." He held me in his arms as I cried. I just couldn't stop. Seeing my sister dead in my mind scared me so much. I've always had fears of things, but that was my biggest fear. Losing my sister was something I couldn't fathom. Especially when I could do nothing to help.
"Thank you. And I'm sor-," Alex cut me off with another kiss, but this one was shorter. I looked at him and searched his eyes. They were full of joy for some reason.
"I thought I told you no more apologies. Now tell me what happened." He said smiling warmly at me, but there was a hint of concern underneath.
"I'm not really sure. I just saw my sister dead in her room. I can't take it. I'm an awful sister for not realizing that she was suicidal." Tears flowed more and he held me tighter. "I have a meeting with a woman named Leah Anderson. She's a therapist that I want to help Veronica." I told him, though I'm not sure why. It just came out. "I need to help her. I need to do anything I can. Just to make sure she's ok. She can't leave me. Not at her age."
"It's ok. I'll pay for everything. Though I don't know her, I understand your love for her. I understand it. I know what it feels like to love someone, and then to just lose them." I looked up at Alex in confusion.
"I thought you didn't believe in love. Don't tell me that my little speech made you change." Though it was at the worst time, I couldn't help a teasing smile cross my features.
"I don't. But I used to. It was with a girl. I thought I loved her and that she loved me. But I was wrong on so many levels." My smile went away in an instant. Alex looked at me, understanding the question that I didn't have to say. "She cheated on me. We were engaged and then I found her fucking with a man. She tried to ask for my forgiveness, but I refused her. Ever since I haven't given a thought about love." He shrugged, but it was hapless.
"I understand where you are coming from. I haven't been cheated on, but I get where you're coming from. And I'm sorry. About that girl. But don't pay for anything. The money I've gotten from being your PA is enough. For my sister and my grandfather." Alex shook his head.
"No. I'm paying for it. All of it. Your sister and your grandfather. I already made you leave them. And made you wrap yourself up in a loveless marriage. I know you believe in love, here you are. Marrying a man who has no chance in love." I looked up at Alex in admiration. Here he was: sitting on the floor with me, holding me, about to pay for everything that I need to save my family. I instantly hugged him. I cried happy tears.
"Thank you. Thank you so much." I whispered into his shoulder. He didn't respond with words. He just held me tighter. We sat like that for I don't know how long. I just cried happy tears into his shoulder as he supported me. But I knew it wouldn't last forever. I backed away from him. "Now can we make my salad?" I asked. Alex laughed and helped me up.
We began making salads and talked for awhile. We ate dinner and continued chatting. I have to say, spending time with Alex was refreshing. He seemed different than when he was at work or doing about anything else. He seemed happier; like a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. I can't say he was totally free, but it was better than any other time we were together.
"Thank you. Again." I blurted out of the blue. I don't know why, but I felt I had to thank him again. He was doing so much for me, and I felt as if I was taking advantage.
"Stop. You don't have to always say thank you. For once take something and don't thank me. Just enjoy it." I smiled at him.
"I need another favor. It isn't much, but I feel it may help your case. You see, my sister is not your biggest fan. She calls you a dick. And I don't think my grandfather is too happy I got married to a man I never met before. I think it do you all good if you met each other." I sat there hesitantly, unsure of what he would say. Then Alex smiled.
     "Of course I will."

Ok I will see you all next time. Sorry about this awful chapter. I'm really trying to move the story along. This has been a lot of fun though. See you all soon! Stay sweet!
~Marissa-Meyer-Fan 😁