Pampered Like A Princess

That boyfriend was definitely referring to Edward.

Nelissa glared at Edward and quickly grabbed her phone.

However, it was Jolene on the other end. “Hello? Who are you? Why is my friend’s phone with you?”

“It’s me.” Nelissa’s worst fears had come true.

Jolene paused and began her series of questions. “Nelly! What did you do? Aren’t you supposed to be at a female friend’s home? Who is that man by your side? Tell me now!”

“I…” Nelissa was distraught. She looked up and saw Edward walk towards the light switch.

With a flicker, the entire room was illuminated and Nelissa was almost blinded. At that moment, Edward seemed to be an angel descended from heaven to grace her presence.

“He is my friend’s husband,” Nelissa responded.

Edward was surprised at her reply and he seemed pissed. He scowled at Nelissa.

Nelisas looked away and avoided his gaze. She convinced Jolene with another round of explanation before she talked to the twins.

The twins missed their mommy and they wanted her to read them a bedtime story.

Nelissa was ridden with guilt. Normally, she would be at home with the twins at this hour.

If it wasn’t for the hurricane and Edward, she would be home by now…

“Okay, I’ll tell you two a story.”

Nelissa began narrating one of the best stories she knew. Edward on the other hand sat down by her side and listened to her tell the story.

Nelissa wasn’t really invested; she began losing track of the narrative but thankfully, the twins fell asleep when she was halfway through.

After that, Nelissa spoke to Jolene again before hanging up.

She really missed the twins.

Edward slowly approached her. Nelissa was still engrossed in the memories of the twins; her lips subconsciously curled upwards.

Edward then remarked, “I’m thirty four and single. I’m not anyone’s husband. However if you really insist, I can be your husband.”

Nelissa’s face turned scarlett when she heard that. How could he say something as bold as that!

“How could you simply take and answer my phone like that? Did you know the traumatic effects you could impose on my kids? They might think their mommy is abandoning them!” Nelissa was clearly upset.

Edward responded with silence. He was a little annoyed too.

“Your phone almost vibrated itself off the table before you woke up. You should thank me,” Edward commented.

Nelissa checked the logs on her phone; the twins had called her three times but she was such a heavy sleeper.

“You should have just woken me up,” she replied.

Edward shook his head and said, “I didn’t want to disturb you.”

He then ran his fingers down the seams of the bathrobe Nelissa was wearing and stopped at her bosoms. The belt holding the robe together had loosened and Nelissa’s entire naked body could be seen.

“Are you going to change? I do not mind it if you don’t. I love this outfit,” Edward teased.

Edward’s eyes then began to slide down Nelissa’s neck.

Nelissa immediately pulled the robe together and covered her body anxiously.

“There’s a fresh change of clothes there. Come down later when you are done.” Edward then left the room.

Nelissa picked up the dress. It was a white, sleeveless dress.

She put it on and it was way shorter than she thought. It barely reached her knees and covered her thighs.

Nelissa hesitated. However, she had no other choice. She couldn’t possibly go down there in a bathrobe. This was better than nothing.

Edward was in the living room watching the news when Nelissa came down. She went to the usual place to get a pair of slippers but to her surprise, there was a pair of female slippers there.

Edward turned to look at Nelissa. His eyes froze at the sight of a beautiful princess in a white dress.

He got up and ambled towards Nelissa. She noticed him from the corner of her eye and shot him a look.

However, that backfired on Nelissa. Edward only took that look as a sign of feminine charm.

“What’s the matter? Never seen a pair of slippers before?” Edward sneered.

Nelissa didn’t respond; she slowly slipped on the slippers, careful not to accidentally reveal too much of her lingerie.

Nelissa then pressed down the edges of the dress and complained, “This dress is way too short for me.”

Edward took her words into consideration. It was definitely too short and way too sexy.

“That’s why you can only wear it in front of me,” Edward added.

At that moment, Nelissa wanted to just open the front door and jolt out.

“I’m hungry, go make dinner, “Edward commanded. He seemed unsympathetic when it came to bossing people around.

Nelissa was vexed. He always asked her to do that!

“I’ll only get hungrier when you look at me like that,” he smiled and ridiculed Nelissa.

Nelissa’s face hadn’t even recovered from earlier when it dyed red like a cherry again.

“Eliza went home early today. I don’t think there is anything left in the fridge. Just make me a bowl of spaghetti and bring it upstairs,” Edward instructed then went up the stairs.

After some time in the kitchen, Nelissa carried a piping bowl of food up to the study.

She placed the bowl on the desk and watched as Edward ate.

There was an elegance to rich, wealthy people that couldn’t be emulated. It was subtle and hard to ignore.

“It tastes great,” Edward wiped his mouth with a napkin and said.

Edward seemed happy, or so Nelissa thought.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“I’ll leave first thing tomorrow after the rain stops. If you will excuse me, I want…” Nelissa then decided to capitalize on that opportunity.

“Want to settle the score with me and go our separate ways?” Edward finished Nelissa’s sentence.

He cupped his hands together and said, “Nelissa, we are not done yet. I have forgiven you but I’m not through with you yet.”

“Besides, do you really think you can keep avoiding me in Haleston City? There is a legally binding contract between the Haleston Group and your company. You have to come meet me every day until the project is complete,” Edward said sternly.

“Or would you prefer to breach the contract and pay the hefty sum of compensation? I have a fleet of lawyers at the ready, you don’t stand a chance.” That almost sounded like Edward was threatening her.

“In the end, you have only one choice; submit to me and all your troubles will be washed away.” Edward laid back on his chair.

Simply put, Edward was implying one thing.

If Nelissa did not submit to him, there was only one end for her; total damnation.

Nelissa looked at Edward with hostility and replied, “Master Hales, I realized that you have a really sick and perverted mind. Do you mind if I ask you something?”

Upon hearing that, Edward squinted his eyes slightly, vexation palpable in between his brows. He then extended his hand, signalling her to go ahead.

“Do you really like single mothers that much? Or do you really like taking care of another man’s children? I’m just saying, it would be probably better to have a woman that voluntarily throws herself at you, right?”

Edward glanced at Nelissa, evidently irked. She was particularly harsh and sharp with her words when backed into a corner.

Her fighting spirit embodied itself and that stimulated Edward the most.

“I gave you chances, Nelissa. You didn’t take it,” Edward calmly uttered.

“So it’s my fault?” Nelissa wasn’t impressed.

“Yes, it is. It’s your fault that I was so charmed by you. How could I possibly let you go free when that happened?” Edward was serious.

Nelissa thought that Edward was probably just tired and wasn’t thinking straight. But then she saw the cup of coffee on the desk.

His eyes were full of vigor and determination. He didn’t seem spent at all.

Nelissa didn’t want to say anything anymore. She cleared the table and headed for the door.

All this time, she felt an invasive gaze overwhelming her from behind. It only stopped when she finally slammed the door behind her.

Nelissa began doing the dishes in the sink.

Everything Edward said began replaying itself in her mind. She was terrified of what was to come.

It didn’t matter if it was Edward, Sean or Zayden. Anyone of them could easily crush her.

Nelissa sat down on the couch and turned on the television. But she didn’t pay attention to whatever that was going on the screen.

Her mind wandered off…

Maybe she had totally exhausted all her luck in her earlier years and this was just the bad luck catching up?

Edward came down to get a glass of water. It was late at night and Nelissa had fallen asleep on the couch.

Edward switched off the television and carried Nelissa up the stairs. She rested her head comfortably against his chest the entire time.

This Nelissa was totally different from the one before. That Nelissa was crude and impatient but this one was docile and feminine.

As he walked up the stairs, Edward felt that Nelissa had woken up. However, she kept her eyes closed.

Edward carried her into his room and wanted to place her on his bed. But Nelissa tensed up and grabbed his wrist; she was resisting!

Edward kissed Nelissa on the forehead and whispered, “Good night.”

He then tucked her to bed and left the room.

Nelissa slowly opened her eyes in the dark, confused and puzzled.

This man was a complete gentleman and beast!