Accidentally Married to the Billionaire (Whirlwind Romance Series) (4 page)

What a remarkable idea!

Kira wished that Kandy could have
experienced that when she’d spent her last days in the hospital unable to go
outside because she was too ill.

Alessandro explained that while
he was visiting another children’s hospital, he saw some of the children
watching DVDs on a small player in their room and thought it would be a great
idea to have all the fun that came with a wide-screen theatre right there on
the hospital premise. This way, the patients could even sit with their nurse,
if need be, and enjoy the latest Disney movie on the big screen. He had already
secured funds from many enthusiastic donors for the project. “It’s about
minimizing the anxiety and negative feelings often associated with
hospitalization and illness,” Alessandro explained during his proposal speech.

Not only was Alessandro attractive
but he was a creative genius! The more he gave his passionate presentation
using his laptop computer and an overhead screen to illustrate his plan, the
more she grew fond of him. The more she desired him.

She silently prayed that Alessandro
would win the bid. It seemed to mean so much to him. And it would mean a lot
for sick children all around the world.

She noticed that Mr. Otteyman,
the property owner, seemed quite impressed as he spoke to his associates. Later
after the meeting, Mr. Otteyman surprised Alessandro and her by inviting them
to grab a bite while they discuss more.

“You both seem quite passionate
about the hospital project,” Mr. Otteyman turned to Kira at the lunch table
after the presentation. They were seated in another luxury restaurant.

“Oh, I am. This means so much to
us.”

“Really?”

“Yes. My twin sister had a rare
childhood disorder, plasmacytoma. It was too late for her.”

“I’m so sorry to hear that. I
didn’t know it hit close to home for you. My own grand-niece also has the
disorder.”

“Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Mr.
Otteyman. How is she doing?”

“Well, thank you for asking,
she’s recovering. But we were lucky. I think you and Alessandro are right. Children
from all backgrounds should be able to benefit from the same excellent
treatment whether their parents can afford it or not. You are an excellent ambassador,
Mrs. Romano.”

Kira blushed. “Thank you.” She
looked over at Alessandro who was talking with Mrs. Otteyman. She caught him
giving her a look of approval before getting back into his conversation. The
day was turning out to be an exhilarating experience.

6.

“Well, my dear, you made a
brilliant impression on Mr. Otteyman,” Alessandro said later that evening as he
undid his tie in the hotel suite. They’d just gotten back from a lovely dinner
and a night on the town visiting the Nevada State Museum and catching a show at
Caesars Palace. Her favorite part of their full day after lunch with the
Otteymans had been going to the Ship of Dreams. The Titanic Artifact
Exhibition. It was her favorite stop. She’d seen the movie when it came out in
the cinema with Leonardo DiCaprio about a hundred times. She’d felt as if she
were on top of the world with Alessandro as they toured a replica of the ship.
She felt like Rose and Alessandro was her Jack Dawson, only she was the poor
one and he was the rich one. She really didn’t want the excitement of the day
to end. It was after midnight now. Boy, did they have a full day!

“So did you, Alessandro. I’m so
impressed by your work.”

Alessandro leaned closer to her
as he took off his blazer.

“I’m very impressed by your work,
Miss Watson.”

“That’s Mrs. Romano, to you,
sir!” she teased him as she leaned in closer to him. What was with her all of a
sudden? She was so hot for Alessandro and usually if she were attracted to a
guy she’d stay as far away as possible. But for some reason, she felt confident
around him. Good about herself. She could not deny the magnetism between them.

Kira wanted to say that she did
not want the marriage to end. But how could she say that? Clearly this was a
business arrangement. Although the closer Alessandro stood beside her she was
beginning to wonder if he had different ideas.

“What’s the matter?” he asked in
a low voice as he stood in front of her as if admiring what his saw. Kira could
not resist. The sweet aroma of his cologne was enticing. She craved Alessandro
in every way. For the first time in her life, she made a move. What had gotten
into her?

She reached over to kiss
Alessandro on the cheek but he turned his head so that their lips met. She was
not going to let this opportunity pass her by. She felt his lips curve into a
smile.

“My dear, you really are
something,” he said.

“What?”

“You have no idea what you do to
me. This will only complicate our agreement,” he said in a hoarse voice before
pulling away from her.

“I don’t mind complications of
this sort.” Kira’s body pulsated in anticipation. She wanted to be close to
Alessandro again. She desired more of him.

“I’m a complicated man, Kira.”

“I know and I care about you,
anyway.”

He grinned. His dark, sexy eyes
penetrated her. He leaned in closer and brushed his lips against hers. His lips
were warm and sweet on hers. She melted under the heat of his desire. She could
feel his erection as he pressed against her.

Kira placed her arms around his
neck as they continued to kiss hungrily. The gentle massage of his lips and his
tongue sent currents of desire through her veins.

“Oh, Al,” she moaned into his
lips. She didn’t want this moment to end. So this was what it felt like to be
swept away by a kiss. She hungered for more. He was not only skilled in the
boardroom, but she could tell his talents extend to the bedroom. How could she
be so turned on in every inch of her body by his gentle, warm touch? She never
knew she could feel this way in her entire life. She treasured every moment in
Alessandro’s presence. The heat between her thighs was undeniable she couldn’t
wait any longer. Why was he torturing her with waiting for more?

Gently, he eased her down onto
the bed as he unzipped her red summer dress. His hand unhooked her bra strap
while they continued to pleasure each other’s lips. He seemed to enjoy sucking
on her lips and swirling his tongue inside her mouth. Her nipples were taut,
anticipating his touch as she lay naked beneath his gaze. “God, I want you,
Kira,” he moaned, his deep silky voice sounding hoarser than before.

Alessandro stood up as he watched
her with delight, naked except for her silky white panties. He unbuttoned the
rest of his shirt. Kira gazed in wonder at his firm, muscular chest. He really
had a body to die for. He was ripped in every way. Her eyes drew to his pants
as he unzipped. Tingling erupted between her thighs. She could not wait any
longer for his sweet touch. A delicious thought struck Kira at that moment.
Alessandro was hers. He was all hers at least for now. He was her lawfully wedded
husband. Even if it were for a time.

This delighted her even more.
Nothing would be off limits tonight. She wanted every part of Alessandro. She
watched as he turned around to grab something from the draw. A shiny silver
square packet. A condom.

She smiled with delight as he
placed the condom on the bedside beside them.

“Are you sure, you want this,
Kira?” he asked, nibbling on her neck sending more currents of desire down her
body.

“Oh, Al. Yes. I want you so
much.” She hugged his neck again and drew him closer to her. He gently slid his
hands over her breasts massaging her tight nipples before moving his lips over
each one. Sucking one nipple while stroking the other with his soft hands which
sent jolts of pleasure through her veins.

Gently, he moved his hand down
and slid inside her panty, teasing and pleasuring her until she came. She’d
only had one real experience before this and she did not recall having been
gently pleasured this way.

“God, you’re so wet,” he moaned as
he nibbled on the sensitive part of her neck. “You really turn me on.”

“Hmm.” His touch was so erotic.
So pleasurable. Kira wanted him inside her right now. She could hardly wait.

“Oh, please, Al. I want you now,”
she moaned.

Carefully, Alessandro tore open
the condom packet and rolled the condom over his large erection. He moved his
soft lips down to her navel and sucked on it, bringing her to the brink. Later,
his tongue slid down to the folds of her inner thigh where she throbbed in
anticipation. His lips then moved around her  making her more wet than she
could imagine. She held unto the firm, strong muscles on his arms and moaned
with delight. He brought his lips back to hers and sucked on them, teasing her,
sliding his tongue inside her mouth.

“Do you like that, baby?” He asked,
his voice hoarse.

“Hmm. Yes, baby. More.”

He pressed his lips to her neck
and slid his tongue down sending more shivers of delight through her veins. Moments
later he spread her legs apart and slid his erection inside her, thrusting back
and forth with his strong hips, magically taking her to places she’d never been
before. His movements became harder and faster, pleasing her more. She sucked
on his lips and held tightly onto his back as she experienced his powerful
erotic movements.

Kira’s body vibrated with
pleasure as she came again. Seconds later, Alessandro came as his body
shuddered with ecstasy. He gently kissed her neck and whispered that he loved
her so much. She could feel his heart pounding hard and fast as he laid on her
momentarily before turning on his side. Her body throbbed with deep
satisfaction as she curled into his body and they both lay on the bed. So this
was what it felt like to be pleasured by her husband? Kira’s smile on her face
could not be wiped off for anything in the world. For the first time, she felt
the warmth and love of a man who cared deeply about her as she did for him.
Kira couldn’t bear for her relationship and all of this to end with Alessandro.
It was too painful to think about.

7.

When Kira awoke the next morning
she felt as if she were awake in heaven on earth with thoughts of last night. She
turned around in the bed to find that Alessandro was not there. The knock on
the door distracted her thoughts. Was it Alessandro? Did he forget his sliding
key card? She jumped out of bed and wrapped the sheets around her as she walked
to the door. She peeked through the peep hole and was shocked to see an older
woman outside the door.

“Just a minute?” She walked over
to the bathroom and grabbed her hotel robe  put it on and tied the belt. Her
hair was out of place and she tried to smooth it over. Who could it be?

“Who is it?”

“It’s Belle. It’s regarding Mr.
Romano.”

Kira didn’t know why she opened
the door but she did. Was Alessandro hurt?

The woman who looked like she could
be in her late fifties walked inside and looked at Kira with pity in her eyes.

“I see Alessandro likes his women
young,” she said.

“Excuse me? Who are you?”

“I’m Belle Di Maro, Bianca’s
mother.”

“Bianca?” Why did that name sound
familiar? “You said it was regarding Alessandro. Is he hurt?”

“That all depends, my dear.” The
woman was kind and seemed grandmotherly but there was something strange about
her. She clutched her oversized handbag at her side. Her lips thinned into a
straight line as if she were pondering something.

“Have you seen the news this
morning, my dear?”

“No. I haven’t.”

Belle reached into her handbag
and pulled out a copy of the morning newspaper. “Here, on the cover.”

It was a picture of Alessandro
and Bianca, the model on some beach somewhere. The headline caused Kira to step
back. She almost fainted.

           
Paternity Test
Positive. Romano is the Father.

Kira slumped into the chair. Her
mouth fell open with shock. The woman tilted her head as if she felt sorry for
Kira.

“My dear, you could be my
daughter. It’s probably none of my business. I heard that you two just got
married but a man who doesn’t want to own up to his own child is not a real
man, my dear. Bianca was only twenty. She was young smitten by his good looks
but she was not the type of woman his people painted her out to be. He was her
first love and look how he treated her. I’m only saying this but if I were you
I would run. He’s a con. Plain and simple. At least now, my daughter and
grandson will have some sort of justice when he is ordered to pay up child
support. Hmm. The child was not his, he said. Yeah, right. Anyway, sorry to
barge in on you like this but if I can save another young girl from this
animal, I will.”

The woman left the newspaper with
Kira as she let herself out the door. Kira was still wheeling in shock. How
could this be? Alessandro had promised her that he was not the father and that
he would  own up to his responsibility. Kira felt a migraine coming on. She
held her head.