Minnie POV
I freshener up, changed into my nightdress, and walked back out to the dining area. Will had already taken off his coat and tie, loosening the top buttons of his shirt. He was setting a bowl of salad and two glasses of milk on the table.
"Shall we eat?" I asked, pulling out a chair. He smiled and served the salad for me. As we began to eat, I looked over at him affectionately. "You know, back in Chennai, I never ate this kind of food. I used to hate salads. Look at how much I've changed, and it's all thanks to you."
Will looked up, a bit confused. "Why thanks to me?"
"Because if I hadn't met you, I would still be that same introverted girl who was afraid of absolutely everything," I said with a soft laugh. "After meeting you, I became a completely different person. I'm bold now, I don't care what people say behind my back, and I never want to leave Chennai."
As I laughed, I noticed his expression shift into deep sadness. My smile faded. "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
Will reach across the table, placing his hand gently over mine. "Love, I know how much I mean to you, and I'm so happy to see how much you've grown. But I am truly sorry for what happened back then. I didn't realize how much I loved you, and I am so sorry that I left you."
I smiled warmly, placing my other hand over to comfort him. "Will, it's okay. You don't need to be sorry anymore. Everything is in the past. You are here with me right now, and that is more than enough for me."
Will lean across the table and pressed a soft, tender kiss against my forehead. I closed my eyes, melting into his touch. Suddenly, I remembered earlier. I opened my eyes and looked at him. "Will, you said you needed to tell me something serious."
He looked at me quietly for a moment, then stood up. "Let's go to the living room."
We went to the hall and sat down comfortably together on the sofa. I turned my body to face him completely. Will took my hand, holding it tightly in his grip. A wave of nervousness washed over me; I could feel that whatever he was about to say was incredibly heavy.
"What happened, Will?"
He looked directly into my eyes, took a deep breath, and said, "Love... as you know, I had an ex-girlfriend in my past."
I blinked, confused about why he was bringing up his ex right now, but I nodded for him to continue.
"Please don't be angry, love. I know I should have told you this much sooner," he said, his voice hesitant, making my heart race.
"Will, just tell me. I'll understand," I encouraged him gently.
He sighed, trying to find the right words. "It's about Sky Wings, the company I just bought. Lucy... my ex... is the top model there. Please, wait-don't get mad. In the beginning, I had no idea she worked there. After she cheated on me, I stopped caring about her completely. But you know how that guy, Smith, was talking trash about me and my business? I wanted revenge, so I bought his company out of anger. I didn't care who worked there; I just wanted to destroy him. That was all."
I froze, staring at him as the pieces clicked together. His ex-girlfriend was working at the very company he had just taken over, and he had signed the contracts without knowing.
"So... what are you trying to say now?" I asked, looking at the intense guilt written all over his handsome face.
"She will be at the big event tomorrow," Will confessed, his grip on my hand tightening. "And I don't even want to look at her face. Because of her betrayal, I lost all faith in love. I became so cold, and I stopped trusting anyone. I even feel angry at myself because that lack of trust affected us, too... I didn't believe in you at first, love. I am so, so sorry."
He pulled my hand up and pressed it flat against his chest, right over his racing heart. "From now on, I swear to you, I will trust you for the rest of my life. I will control my coldness, and I will try my absolute best to be the good boyfriend you deserve."
A wave of warmth rushed through me. I smiled, reaching up to rest my hand tenderly against his cheek. "Will, I love you exactly the exact way you are. I know you hate your ex and don't want to see her, but you have to face her tomorrow. She doesn't deserve the power she has over you. She needs to see what she threw away. Tomorrow, I am going to be right there as your girlfriend. I will always be by your side to protect you. Let's face her together."
Will stared at me for a second before bursting into a beautiful, genuine laugh. "You're going to protect me, ah?"
I immediately snapped my hand back, pouting. "Hey, don't underestimate me!"
He chuckled softly, leaning forward to rest his forehead against mine. "I won't... Now, shall we go to sleep?" A sudden, wicked smirk spread across his lips.
Late Night Tension
My breath hitched at the look in his eyes. "What... what are you thinking?" I stammered, my heart doing flips.
"You know exactly what I'm thinking," he murmured playfully.
Panic and excitement mixed inside me. "You sleep on the sofa! I'm sleeping in the bed."
"The sofa?" Will raised an eyebrow, teasing me. "I'm not used to sleeping on a sofa, love."
"Fine! Then I'll sleep on the sofa, and you take the bed," I huffed, moving to get up.
Instead of answering, Will shook his head, stood up, and before I could even blink, he swept me off my feet, lifting me up in a flawless bridal carry.
"Will! What are you doing? Put me down!" I gasped, my breathing turning completely shallow as my arms automatically wrapped around his neck.
"I can control myself just fine," he whispered, his eyes gleaming with mischief as he carried me toward the bedroom. "I think you're the one who is scared, because you won't be able to control yourself with me sleeping right next to you."
My face flushed hot with embarrassment. "Who says I can't control myself? I can! Let's just sleep in the bed!"
He let out a low, breathless laugh, his voice dropping into a dangerous purr. "Just remember, love... even my control has its limits."
I was left completely speechless. Will walked into the bedroom, gently lowering me onto the soft mattress. He pulled the heavy blanket up, covering me comfortably, before walking around to the other side of the bed and lying down beside me.
I turned away, reaching out to switch off the bedside lamp, plunging the room into darkness. Sliding back under the covers, I stared straight up at the dark ceiling, my heart pounding so loudly I was sure he could hear it. Why did I ask him to stay tonight? I thought to myself, suddenly filled with nervous energy.
I sneaked a glance to my left. There was barely a two-inch gap separating our bodies. Will was resting his head back on his arm, his eyes closed, appearing completely calm. It felt so surreal. This was the very first time a man was sleeping in the same bed as me, and it felt like a breathtaking dream.
Suddenly, through the quiet darkness, his deep voice drifted over to my side.
"Love... if you keep staring at me like that, I am going to lose my control."
My heart jumped into my throat. Realizing he hadn't been asleep at all, I blushed furiously in the dark, quickly turning my body to the right side mentally slapping my forehead in embarrasd
Suddenly, a big, warm hand grabbed my hip. Will pulled me close to him. My heart beat fast. I turned my head, and our faces were very close. I could feel his breath.
I looked into his eyes and whispered, "Will... what..."
Before I could finish, he kissed my forehead. He held me close in a warm hug. "Sleep, love," he said softly.
I smiled. I pressed my face against his chest, closed my eyes, and fell asleep.
The Next Morning
In the morning, my phone alarm rang. I tried to open my eyes, but the sun was too bright. I tried to move my arm, but I could not.
I looked down and saw Will. He was sleeping peacefully, holding me tight like a koala bear. I was stuck!
Slowly, I began to move away. First, I moved his heavy leg off my legs. Next, I slid his hand off my waist. Last, I slowly pulled my arm out from under his head and put his head on the pillow.
I let out a big breath. He did not wake up.
I got out of bed, stretched my body, and went to the washroom to wash my face. When I came out, Will was still asleep. I smiled, went to the kitchen, and spent twenty minutes making breakfast.
When I went back to the bedroom, Will was still sleeping. I shook his shoulder. "Will, get up! We are late for work."
He did not move.
I shook him for a few minutes. Finally, he opened his eyes. I crossed my arms and looked at him. Will smiled, reached out, and pulled my arm.
I lost my balance and fell right onto his chest. He hugged me super tight.
"Will, I can't breathe!" I said.
He laughed and let go a little bit. I looked at him. "Did you sleep well?"
His eyes became soft. "It has been a long time since I slept this well."
I smiled. "Go get ready. I made waffles for breakfast."
He looked surprised. "Waffles? Do you know how to make those?"
I nodded proudly. I got up and pulled him out of bed toward the bathroom. While he was showering, I packed my bag. Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
It was Nova! I had texted him earlier to bring clean clothes for Will.
I opened the door. "Good morning, Nova! Come in," I smiled.
Nova froze. He looked at me up and down. Then, he gave a very strange, awkward smile.
"Will is in the shower," I said. "I am making waffles. You can put his clothes in the bedroom."
Nova nodded slowly and walked in. I wondered why he was acting so weird.
Will POV
I finished my shower and went into the bedroom. I saw a set of clean clothes on the bed. I was confused for a second, but then I changed into them.
I walked out of the room. Minnie's home was neat and clean. I felt very happy and comfortable here.
Minnie was in the kitchen talking to Nova. She saw me and smiled. "You are done! I asked Nova to bring clothes for you," she said.
We sat down at the table. Minnie gave us food and milk. As she leaned over, I saw a dark mark on her neck from last night. A bad, happy smile came to my face.
Minnie saw me staring. "What is wrong, Will?" she asked.
Before I could speak, Nova looked at Minnie and cleared his throat. "Minnie... are you going to wear that dress to the office today?"
Minnie looked at her clothes. She was confused. "Yes. What is wrong with it?"
I laughed out loud. I leaned back in my chair and smiled at her. "Love, the problem is not the dress. The problem is on your neck."
Minnie's eyes went wide. She gasped, jumped up, and ran to her room to look in the mirror.
As soon as the door closed, Nova turned to me. He had a huge, teasing smile on his face.
"Wow, Will," Nova said, raising his eyebrows. "I think you did not sleep at all last night. Why don't you stay home today? You look like you worked... very hard."
"Shut up Nova Nothing happen between us"
Minnie POV
I felt so embarrassed when I saw the dark marks on my neck and collarbone in the mirror. I quickly changed into a high-neck shirt and patted layers of foundation over them to hide everything. Suddenly, the bedroom door opened. I turned around and saw Will walking toward me, laughing softly. I put both my hands on my hips and glared at him in fake anger.
"Love, calm down," he said with a smirk. "But I am definitely not going to say sorry for this."
I raised my eyebrows at him. He stepped closer, wrapped his arms around me, and whispered softly into my ear, "Because I am the only one who can mark you. You are mine, love."
Butterflies exploded in my stomach when he said the word mine. I couldn't help but smile. I broke the hug gently and said, "I am hungry. Let's go and eat." He nodded, and after finishing our breakfast with Nova, we left for the office.
When we entered the main door of the company, Will suddenly reached out and grabbed my hand, locking his fingers tightly in mine. I was shocked and looked around. Nova and everyone in the lobby had their eyes on us! But I didn't care. I smiled at him, squeezed his hand back tightly, and walked into the elevator together. I went to my desk, and Will went to his private cabin.
My coworker Caroline leaned over and teased me, "Ahh... I can hear someone's heartbeat from here! You know the whole office is talking about your relationship, Minnie?"
I rolled my eyes and said, "Ignore them and do your work!" She shook her head with a smile and went back to work.
As usual, the workday went by, and I confirmed all the final details with Mr. Smith about the evening event. It was already past lunch time when I heard heavy footsteps. I raised my head and saw Will standing there.
"Let's go," he said.
I was confused and asked, "Where? The event is at 6:00 PM!"
"That's why! Let me take you shopping," he said, pulling my hand.
"Wait, let me pack my things!" I said.
"Then I will wait in the parking lot," he smirked.
I nodded and quickly packed my bag while hearing quiet whispers around me. Down in the parking lot, Will smiled and opened the passenger door for me like a gentleman. I sat inside, put on my seatbelt, and he started the car.
He drove me to an upscale boutique. When we walked in, a saleswoman greeted us. She looked at Will like she wanted to eat him up! I rolled my eyes in jealousy.
Will said in a cool voice, "Show us some party wear for my girlfriend."
The saleswoman looked at me, a huge wave of disappointment showing on her face. I smiled at her. She showed us a few dresses, but as I tried them on, I was not satisfied. Some were too short, and others had no sleeves. Meanwhile, Will sat back on the couch, really enjoying watching me try on different outfits!
"Are you enjoying this? I am struggling here! Come and help me choose!" I said in fake anger.
Will laughed, stood up, and started searching through the racks himself. Finally, he pulled out a gorgeous, deep red dress and handed it to me.
The Matching Outfits
I took the dress into the fitting room and put it on. When I stepped out, my heart raced.
The dress was a dream! It was made of rich, smooth dark red velvet. The off-the-shoulder style draped elegantly across my shoulders, making it look classy, romantic, and simple. It fit tight around my waist and flowed all the way down to the floor like a princess dress.
Will stood up, his dark eyes locked on me. "You look so beautiful, love," he whispered in a deep, dark voice that gave me goosebumps.
While I went to change back, Will went into the dressing room to put on his own matching suit that he had brought. When he walked out, I froze.
He looked dangerously handsome! He was wearing a sleek suit in the exact same deep wine-red color as my dress. Underneath the suit jacket, he wore a crisp black button-down shirt with a smooth black tie. With one hand tucked casually in his pocket, he looked so powerful and handsome that I could barely breathe.
Standing side by side in our matching dark red and black outfits, we looked like the most striking couple in the room. Will stepped up behind me, placing a hand on my hip as we looked into the mirror together.
"Now," he murmured near my ear, "let's go and face everyone tonight."
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Author Note
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