BETWEEN 2 HEARTS
Between 2 Hearts - Episode 76
Tag: Royalty and Love.
Warning: Stay clear from this book
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As they entered the office, Naomi turned to Alex curiously.
"Alex, what are you going to do with them? Are they in trouble?" she asked
"I guess they're just going to have a taste of their own medicine for being gossipers," Alex replied, his voice calm.
"How do you know they were gossiping?"
"Your mood earlier said it all – they were badmouthing you. You can try to hide it from everyone, but not from me," Alex said, his eyes locked on hers.
"It was nothing serious, I'm getting used to people talking against me. Please don't fire them," she begged.
"Can we go out now? I'm starving," Alex said, changing the topic.
"This is important. I don't want to be the reason they lost their jobs,"
Alex moved closer to her, holding her hands firmly. "Why are you so worried about people saying ill of you? They deserve to be punished."
"I'm used to people hating me. Causing them to lose their job is inappropriate,"
"Hmm, okay. If you're so worried, I won't," he said.
"You promise?" She asked, her eyes searching his face.
"Not really, but they still need to learn a lesson to keep their mouths shut," Alex replied, a hint of a smile on his lips.
"You promise you're not going to fire them?"
"I will, but only if I get some reward," he said, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"What reward?" .
"Well, it's my birthday next week, but I won't tell you what I want. I want you to figure it out," Alex said, his smile growing wider. Naomi sighed, a look of mock frustration on her face.
At Nathan's company, Mia emerged from her office, files in hand, as she walked down the corridor, she noticed staff members staring at her and murmuring. Wondering what was amusing them, she continued walking, trying to avoid their gaze.
Just as she was about to step into the elevator, Nathan called out to her from behind. She paused and turned to him, and the rest of the staff bowed in respect. As Nathan walked closer, he removed his suit jacket and tied it around her waist, leaving Mia confused.
"The best thing you all could do was to show care," Nathan yelled at the staff. The staff members flinched in fear.
Then, he took Mia's hand, pressed the elevator button, and waited for the doors to open. They stepped inside, and Mia was still trying to process what had just happened.
As the elevator doors closed, they arrived at their destination, and Nathan led her to his office. Once inside, Mia turned to him.
"What happened?" she asked.
"You're stained,"
Mia's eyes widened in surprise and embarrassment as she quickly made her way to the bathroom. She removed the jacket and checked herself in the mirror, confirming that she indeed had a stain on her skirt.
"Shit!" she muttered under her breath, feeling mortified.
Outside the bathroom door, Nathan's firm voice called out,
"Mia, did you bring your stuff with you?"
she hesitated before responding, "Um, no, I didn't know I'd..." Her voice trailed off.
"Okay, stay in there for a while. I'll be right back," he said, his footsteps fading as he walked away.
She sighed, still feeling embarrassed and stuck in the bathroom.
Some minutes later, Nathan arrived with two shopping bags. He moved to the bathroom door and tapped on it gently.
"Mia," he called out softly. The door opened slightly, and Mia's face appeared. "Here," he said, slipping the bags inside.
"Thank you," Mia replied, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
"Take your time," he said with a gentle smile before returning to his seat.
Mia opened the bags to find new clothes and an excess of different sanitary pads. She was confused about why he had bought so many pads.
After some minutes, she emerged wearing the new clothes, which fit perfectly. Nathan turned to her, his eyes locking onto hers, and moved closer.
"Are you okay?" he asked, caressing her face.
"Yes, thank you," Mia replied shyly.
He helped her to the couch and handed her a glass of hot ginger tea.
"Drink this," he said.
Mia took a sip, feeling a warmth spread through her body. "Thank you,"
"Stop thanking me. It's my responsibility to take care of what's mine," Nathan replied, his voice low and possessive.
"But why did you buy so many pads?"
"Well, I don't know the one you're used to," he said, and she giggled.
"And the dress, how did you know my size?"
"I know," he replied, his eyes locked onto hers, his gaze speaking volumes. Mia understood the implication and smiled.
"Pervert," she said jokingly, and they both laughed.
"You should relax and not stress yourself today."
"Why not? I'm not done with my work. I was going to the printer room to laminate these files," she protested.
"That can wait," he said firmly, making her lie down properly on the couch and resting her head on his lap.
"Nat—" she started to say, but
"Not a word."he cut her off.
He began to gently stroke her hair, putting her at ease. Mia sighed tiredly, feeling her eyelids growing heavy as she rested on Nathan's lap.
After accepting not to fire the staffs due to Naomi's plead, Alex asked for their salary to be deducted by 50 percent and three days suspension. The staffs begged and regretted their actions, grateful that they weren't losing their jobs.
Later at home, Naomi and Mia were getting ready to go to bed as they chatted.
"Aww, that's so cute, weren't you embarrassed?" Naomi asked after Mia told her what happened in the office.
"I was, it was as if the ground should open up and swallow me," Mia said, giggling at the memory.
"That's good of him, he is such a gentle man," Naomi said, smiling.
"Yeah, I couldn't wish for more," Mia agreed, her face softening. They both giggled.
"Mine wasn't different from yours, Alex almost fired some of his staffs today because they were badmouthing me,"
"Really?"
"Yes, I had to beg on their behalf and he promised not to fire them, but I don't know the punishment he gave to them,"
"That served them right, who are they to judge you," Mia said, her voice filled with conviction.
"It's normal, I'm used to it, and I won't let it bother me".
"It's a good thing we have our men to defend us during our difficulties," Mia replied, smiling.
"Yeah," Naomi agreed, and they both sighed. "About that," Naomi said, breaking the silence. "Alex's birthday is coming up next week, and I don't know what to give him."
"It's simple, give him a portrait of himself. I'm sure he'll love it," she suggested.
"I know, but I want something more special,"
"Do you have anything in mind?"
Naomi thought for a moment before turning to Mia.
"Mia, can you tell me what got you in the mood when you and Nathan... you know, did it?" she asked, her voice low. Mia's face turned bright red as she blushed.
"Sis, why ask me that?" she replied, trying to deflect the question.
"I just want to know," she pressed.
"Are you planning on giving him your body as a special gift?" She teased. Naomi hesitated, unsure of how to respond.
"Do you think that's a good idea?" she asked, seeking Mia's opinion.
"I don't know about you, but when Nathan and I did it for the first time, the mood and the feeling were there. I willingly gave myself to him because it was worth it. But ever since then, he's been so clingy to me. He never lets me work in the office without checking on me every second. He's doing things I never expected. Does he think I'm going to run away?"
"You can't blame him," Naomi said, smiling. "He's deeply in love with his woman. A responsible man in his place would do the same."
"But I think he's too overprotective, People in the company will start talking."
"Are you worried about that?" Naomi asked, her eyes locked on Mia's.
"Yes, of course," she replied. "Some gazes at me in the office make me uncomfortable."
"I guess we just have to get used to it," Naomi said, her voice soothing. "I really want that day to be special for both of us," she said, her voice filled with longing.
"Then why not?" He asked. "Alex is not someone who's in a rush. If he wanted to have you, he would have done it at the shower when he made you forget your trauma," Mia said, her voice matter-of-fact. Naomi nodded, her mind racing with possibilities.
TBC
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