Alec tried getting through to Winter but his calls got declined over and over, with a sigh he threw his cell on the desk rubbing his chin. A knock echoed with his secretary walking into his office.
" Mr Qinn, everyone's waiting."
Alec stared at him for a while and said. " i want you to run some errands ?."
" Of course Mr Qinn, what is it?."
After giving the order he bowed taking his leave.
CAMPUS GROUNDS...
" pizza is here."
Karol walked over to Winter laying down the large pepperoni pizza on the table in between the two beds. It was their chance to take a break from their assignments and just talk over a warm pizza and cold drinks.
" It smells so good."
Winter took a piece stuffing her face. A knock echoed inside the room and both girls shared a look.
" Are you expecting anyone?." Winter spoke.
" No... wait here."
Karol stood walking to the door.
" Good afternoon Ms, I have a delivery here for Ms Winter Bloom."
" It's for you girlfriend." Karol stepped aside. Winter walked up to the delivery boy who handed her the bouquet of red roses and chocolates.
" Please sign here."
He hands her the pad and she puts her signature. She closed the door retuning to the bed.
" Pretty flowers, I'm guessing they came from him."
Karol wiggles her eyebrows mischievously. Winter read the small card attached on the flowers.
" Smile, you look pretty."
It read. Winter couldn't help but smile, it's like he knew she was upset and he sent these to cheer her up...which of course lightened her mood up just a bit. Maybe she should return home, she won't avoid Emma Anderson for the rest of her life, they will have to come face to face with one another at one point.
Winter grabbed her phone dialing a number, which to her surprise was answered instantly as though he was expecting her call.
" Ms Bloom."
" Mr Aron, can you pick me up later midnight?."
" Of course Ms Bloom."
Winter bit her lip, the time she chose is perfect, everyone will be asleep by then.
As hours went by, Emma attended meeting after meeting, sorted out paperwork after paperwork. She tiresomely laid back in her seat staring at the ceiling blankly, all the little strength she had left was gone... leaving her an empty shell as she stayed oblivious.
" Ready to go?."
Ava stood at the entrance staring at her with a worried look in her grey eyes.
" Yeah, I will finish up here and meet you in the lobby." Emma said. Ava nodded walking out. She took out her phone calling Julian.
" Hey."
" Hi, are you home?."
" Yeah, just put Alex to bed what's up?."
" Wanted to hear your voice, did you get to talk to him about Alec?."
" Yeah...he didn't take it to lightly."
" Oh god, I'll see you tomorrow okay."
" Emma?."
" Yes... Julian?."
" I love you....you don't have to say it back."
" Have a good night, Julian."
The call disconnected with Emma sighing and clenching onto her phone. She stood taking her handbag and leaving her office.
At Qinn Estate.
The family had gathered for a family dinner. Lisa and Grange couldn't wait for their daughter in-law to arrive. And Eli and Arthur kept staring at the living room wide windows for her arrival. Alec was getting dressed in his room and spraying on his favorite perfume that his Darling wife really liked.
Trixie helped out set the table while Zain and Lucas sat near the winery section having a glass or two.
" Mommy is here."!
Eli yelled seeing a car pull up in front of the house, she set off to the front door giggling with her ponytail flopping from side to side. Emma was enveloped in a tight hug as soon as she stepped into the house, a smile filling her face seeing her daughter. A strange warmth surrounding her heart upon seeing a family that looked so familiar in her eyes but couldn't bring herself to remember, she found it so annoyingly frustrating.
" Emma sweetheart."
An elegant beautiful woman walked over to her giving her a warm hug, followed by her husband. Her in-laws were just the sweetest and gentle souls. And of course there was Ava's husband Zain. And Trixie's complicated boyfriend Lucas, well...their relationship was the one complicated not him. And a little boy standing next to her daughter she couldn't quite remember, but acted so mature and charming towards her like a true gentleman for his age.
" Welcome home, wife."
Emma stared ahead and saw Alec standing on the staircase with his hands dang in his pockets, his all black attire making him dangerously charming, his blue deep eyes never looking away from hers. A sweet familiar scent filling her nostril, suddenly feeling weak in the knees. what was he doing to her? He hasn't even touched her and yet....
Emma shook her head bringing herself to reality. Watching him descend from the stairs walking up to her.
" You look beautiful." He whispered taking her hand and leading them to the dining room. They all sat down for a warm dinner and it all just seem to fit, she was in the right place...where she actually belongs, surrounded by family and friends. And all this will be complete when she gets her son to live with them.
After dinner. Everyone returned to their homes while the kids were put to sleep. Emma washed her face getting ready for bed while Alec went to change into his pajamas and returned to their bed.
" Are you comfortable?."
He asked arranging his pillows. Emma nodded getting under the sheets.
" Is it ok for me to sleep here? I mean you must share this room with your current wife."
" We don't share a room... this room as always belonged to the two of us."
" So you're saying you've never had sex with her on this bed?." Alec kept silent which of course answered her question. " That's what I thought."
She turned off the lamp on her side going to sleep. He stretched out his hand to her but stopped midway, taking it back and turned off the lights.
It was close to midnight when Alec suddenly woke up from his sleep, checking the clock on the night table...it was 11:55pm. Emma was sleeping soundly next to him, a slight smile forming on his face. He gets up to fetch a glass of water downstairs seeing the glass jar was empty. Whilst in the kitchen, he heard a car pull up in his drive through. Seeing how late it was Alec went and stood through the door way with his long hands in his silky pajama pockets. The front door opened with winter sneaking in like a little mouse sneaking to get it's cheese in hope of not getting caught by the cat. But it was too late, the big fierce cat was already guarding the cheese and entrance, there wasn't any where to run to without her being caught in it's sharp teeth. She humbled herself by walking up to him with a lowered gaze and boo boo eyes.
" If I'm not mistaken, class doesn't end by this hour."
" No...it does not." She bites her lip. Again with that lip bite, is she intending to be f*cked right now? No, control your urges Alec. Your wife is just in another room.
" I got your gift, they're really beautiful...thank you."
She thanked him for the beautiful roses and chocolates.
" Glad you liked them."
" Yes, but... I would like to...thank you properly."
She takes a step closer, her small hands resting on his chest tiptoeing and looking into his deep blue eyes. How she would die for just one kiss, the feel of his hands covering her tiny waist and pinning her against a wall forceful. The feel of his breath caressing her neck, the feeling of dizziness washing over her caused by his touch. The warmth of his mouth and tongue... just a blissful feeling.
Alec clenched his hands in tight balls, he couldn't suppress his man urges. His imagination was ripping him apart, the thought of tearing her clothes and pinning her between him and her facing the wall, grabbing her little ass and thrusting deep into her made him swallow his saliva and drop a cold sweat. Her hand began to move slowly to his lower body...if this continues I -
Alec held her wrist stopping her hand from going further.
" What's wrong?." She stared into his eyes confusingly.
" Not tonight, you should go to bed it's late."
He said with a final word walking back upstairs. Winter stayed there staring at the empty space he was just standing a few seconds ago. Despite noticing how hard he got through his pants he chose to decline her offer.