The Heart Of Ace

Chapter 43

Italics are non verbal conversations.

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Of course he had to follow us to the bathroom suit!

What would Jason do to me if Robbie was not caging me in his arms as I applied my lip gloss! Sigh!

I did not like to wear make-up if it was not for dancing but there was media coverage for Mom's introduction of Jason and our first-million announcement. I was not going to appear in magazines with my swollen lips from Robbie's brutal kissing. Hence, the lip gloss!

Robbie had to kiss me in front of Jason even though the poor guy had his eyes closed!

It was cute if I was not worried of Jace's safety.

We looked good together; Robbie and I. His big body covering my lean one completely that if someone saw us from behind they would not guess my standing in front of Robbie.

Our eyes met in the mirror. He was still a mess. At least I was making an effort to look presentable.

I turned around but leaned away as he tried to kiss me again.

"Don't. I have to be downstairs in ten." He pressed the kiss on the side of my neck.

"Missed you so much."

"Yeah, right!" I mumbled.

He pressed me closer to him. "I apologized."

"And I accepted." If I was pouting it was because of lip gloss tingling my lips.

"Stand still!" I ordered and buttoned up his shirt. He took hold of my wrist when I tried to put on his tie.

"I don't like ties."

"Well, tough. You are not going there looking like a toddler." I thought of tightening his tie till he could not breath but he was adorable with his messy hair and fake pout.

His eyes were trying to catch mine as I combed his thick hair to a side parted quiff.

He was always handsome but now I wanted to drop my pants and climb on his hot body.

"Be there. Do not hide at the bar and drink Bourbon." He hated press but I wanted him to know about my big achievement; the reason why Jason looked at me like I handed him the world.

"So you could kiss and hug the best friend in front of me?"

"Exactly for that!" I rolled my eyes and left his arms to fix my shirt.

Stupid silly baby.

He growled and spanked my butt.

"Aww, it hurts." I rubbed my ache away.

"Let me kiss it better."

I grumbled and started pushing the big baby towards the door. He had two legs but he would not walk properly.

"Do I have to?" He asked in small voice.

God, he was heavy!

"Yes."

"Fine!" Robbie was a wimp for public announcements.

The press was having a field day especially with the great success of 'Education for Everyone' campaign and mom announced it to be global.

I smiled. She looked so proud and happy about herself.

Then came our turn. Jason was a nervous mess and was putting on a façade because once in while he would look for mom and seek her approval.

As mom started the build-up for our big achievement, my eyes searched for that one person who truly mattered to me. Where was he?

I felt a glare of light on my eyes and I found him twisting his watch at the bar. Of course!

He was watching. That was enough.

I could see his squinting as Jason was called upon the stage along with me.

Oh, my baby was confused.

I had a feeling that idiot was thinking this was an engagement announcement.

I chuckled at the thought.

He looked so scared; colour slowly draining from his face, and turning green. I watched him gulping his Bourbon down and walking towards the gathering.

At least he kept his promise of being here.

My eyes never left him as Mom proudly announced our success. The claps were deafening.

I was still staring at him when the flashes went on my face. Nothing mattered to me except his response.

I watched as his eyes went from scared to surprised to relieved to understanding.

I had to force my eyes away because people stared flocking us and I let Jason handle the court.

When our eyes met again he was looking at me with absolute adoration and pride.

He was proud of me!

Happiness filled my heart easing the pain I was going through for so many days.

I bit my lips to stop my smile but failed miserably. I ducked my head and hid behind Jason.

Robbie was still watching me; I could feel it. When I shyly peeked from Jason's shoulder he looked like he wanted to pounce on me and take me in front of all these people.

I blushed bright red. I could not meet his eyes. I was feeling so shy. I wanted to cover my face with my hands.

His eyebrows rose as I dared another glance. His eyes teasing and filled with lust.

I stuck my tongue out and nodded towards Jason.

'See'

'Still don't trust him, there must be something!' But he was smiling because he understood why the 'scene in front of million-dollar enterprise' happened.

I shook my head and hid again.

I fell hopelessly in love with this silly baby, didn't I?