What Love Is

Getting comfortable

"I love you"I told Caesar for the nth time  this morning after spending the night at his penthouse .
He buried his face in a pillow.
"I'm starting to think I shouldn't have fallen in love—"He teased, earning a nudge at his side which obviously caused him no pain since he
laughed  and pulled me to his side on the bed.
"Hey !"I protested .
"Sshh..I'm up now.. thought that's what you wanted . You were certainly aiming at that after proclamation of love for me from 4 to 6 in the frea—"
I cut him off with a deep kiss.
"I don't see why you didn't settle for this technique"He sheepishly grinned at me.
"Your employees should see you like this"I teased.
"They'll at least have to look like you to earn a glance from me"He shrugged and I couldn't prevent the rush of happiness through me.
"Just a glance?"I playfully raked my hand through his hair.
" Nothing else.."He touched my moving arms.
"So what do you plan on doing with me this weekend after dragging me here."I ignored the tingles I felt everytime he held me .
"I dragged you here?"His brows creased . I giggled.
"Fine , maybe not dra..."
"Definitely not dragging ...I believe the right term to use is seduce Miss K , I simply exercised my expertise in transporting you here. "He looked so serious you would think he was talking business with me.
"You're my mistake "I choked on a laugh.
"I'm lucky to be remotely considered as your mistake"He gave me that smile I felt was only meant for me. I smiled back and
watched him get up , the sun rays emitting from  the glass window hit his grey sweatpants and black cotton shirt .
"Breakfast? "He stretched out his hand .
"Totally , I'm starving "I held his hand and followed him through the hallway to the kitchen.

***
"I didn't know you loved cranberries"Caesar amusedly watched me as I gulped down another glass of Cranberry juice.
"I didn't know you could barely cook an egg"I mocked him , glancing at the burnt toast and eggs in the bin , I refused to let him order afterwards and decided to make breakfast  instead.
"Baby , I warned you "He looked unapologetic.

The man could get any chef he wanted here in a second Kayla , he owns a chain of businesses , remember?

" I'm guessing you've never even cooked a real meal "
"No.."He replied casually.
"Caesar!"
" Kay , I was always in the office learning from my dad and my mom had too many functions to attend with Caroline to even visit the kitchen . We've had cooks and chefs since childhood. Besides , I never really fix myself breakfast . My secretaries mostly do that for me"His last words came with a mischievous smirk and my shoulders tensed.
"I don't see why they should"I glared at him .
" Kayla.."He laughs
"It ain't funny Caesar"I move to scramble the eggs in the heated pan.
"You look adorable when you get jealous"He said like he was talking about the weather before sipping the mug of hot chocolate drink I gave him earlier.
"I do not"I whined , serving him a plate of scrambled eggs and fresh toast.
"Come here ."He reached for me and placed me on his lap.
"I turn down their food everytime and have my personal assistant order instead. Trust me you're the first woman in my life to even cook in my kitchen."He explained to me , handing me a hot mug of chocolate drink before taking a bite of his toast.
We finished our breakfast and headed back to Caesar's room to freshen up after he refused to let me clean up and ordered one of his men to call the cleaning team instead.
"I could've at least washed the dishes babe "I said as Caesar entered the room after I  put some clothes on. He kissed my forehead before walking into the bathroom.
I quickly made his bed before he opposed to that as well ,I sat for a while to reply my messages on phone  and was about to give Caesar some privacy to dress up when the bathroom door opened with him emerging with just a black sweatpants on , hanging dangerously low on his hips , I sharply turned my head back to phone.

He casually moved to his closet and picked out a pale blue shirt and put it on , his muscles moving as he performed the action . I swallowed hard and rose to my feet .

Fight it Kayla! , You can do it!
Yes , yes...I can..right...wait ..can I?..look at those biceps!

Kayla quit drooling!

I exhaled sharply and headed for the door.
"Baby ,where are you going?"He asked as he moved a towel through his hair , water snaked down his forehead , landing on his lips , I bit mine.
"I ...need..."I stammered.
He watched me , arching a brow
"...I need some Cranberry juice ,
Throat went dry...need it..bye.."I rushed out just as my phone rang.

"Hello?"I picked up the call , without checking the caller ,my one hand opening the fridge for the gallon of cranberry juice.
"Kayla.." Jerry muttered.
"...oh..hi ..Jerry"I poured myself a glass ,as I laid my phone on the shoulder and glued it to my ear.
"I wanted to apologise for what happened yesterday "
"There's no need Jerry"I turned on the the large screened TV in the living room.
"No , there is..and I'm truly sorry"
I felt Caesar's presence before he moved to sit by me on the huge comfy leather seat.
"I forgive you Jerry.. let's just forget about this okay?"I pleaded , not wanting to discuss this in the presence of Caesar .
Even though his gaze was fixed on the TV screen , I knew he was attentive to my voice.
"Can we meet today Kay?"
"I don't think that's possible Jerry , I'll be unavailable for this weekend."I watched Caesar lay his head on my lap.
"...I see , I'm guessing you made up with your billionaire boyfriend"He said roughly.
"Watch it Jerry , you of all people know you have no right to sound like that"I scoffed.
He remained silent.
"I'm sorry..but I have to go Jerry , I'll talk to you later"
"Kayla.. please wait."that's the last thing I heard before disconnecting the call. Caesar handed the glass of Cranberry juice I had placed on a glass stool to me.
"Is everything okay?"He held my free hand , placing a quick kiss on it.
"Mm..Yeah?"I muffled.
"Who's Jerry"He muted the TV and sat upright.

You're on own Kayla..
How supportive of you.

"My best friend"I fidgeted with my hands , He glanced at them and planted feathery kisses.
"I thought Sandra was your best buddy"
"...erm.. yeah.."I hated myself for literally melting to his touch .
"Should I be alarmed that you didn't say a word about him?"He paused, his eyes meeting mine.
"What?"I snapped
"What ?"He grimaced.
"Caesar , you're making me nervous..I feel interrogated"I barely glared .
"I don't know about an interrogation but there's going to be a crime scene to investigate if he's after you"He said flatly.
My eyes widened.
"Caesar!"
"That's if he's after you"He added before finally  moving his gaze when he heard the phone in his office cabin ring .
"You should pick that"I grinned , hoping he would leave so I could come up with something better to tell him.
"It can wait."He stared back at me .

Dammit...talk about being unlucky..

"I'll tell you everything.. just don't —"
"It depends.."He cut me off.
I rolled my eyes. He put on a serious face and I winced .
"Fine fine ... I've known Jerry since we were in senior high..he was kinda the first guy I felt smitten by..he was everything I could ever think about (a soft laugh escapes me) but he humiliated me countless times and made it obvious he was in love with someone else who was much better than me...."I paused , memories flashing back.
Caesar tightened his grip and muttered.
"It's alright if you don't want to—"
"Let me..."I shook my head. He simply nodded.
"I would draw countless times , write  poems to just feel loved..I don't know how that worked for me , but it did.."
"You draw?"He sounded amused.
"I do Caesar , I'm not only good at kissing you know"I winked earning a laugh.
"And who said—"
"I bet you don't wanna be kissed after completing that ques—"
"Alright alright.."He drops a quick kiss on my lips, causing me to giggle.
"Listen baby , he's never saw me..and it broke me then...but I'm not going to let him ruin this by telling me he loves me now..."
The light in Caesar's eyes went out instantly ,his jaw clenched.
"Does he know you're with me?"He asked curtly , he was angry and I understood why.
"Yeah ... "I moved to sit on him ,his tensed shoulders relaxed  .  I wrapped my hands around his neck.
" I'm not letting you go Kayla"
"I'm not leaving"I assured him.
"...All your ex lovers must terribly miss you if you were this possessive and affectionate about them .
"I wasn't"He disapproved.
"And why is that?"I kissed him.
"I wasn't in love before..I am now"He answered with such intensity in his gaze , and that was all I needed to know.