The Billionaire’s Twins Play Matchmaker – Chapter 24
Macey stirred. Her body was warm, enclosed in his strong arms. Julius breathed against her shoulder. Her muddled mind slowly pieced the night together causing her face to warm at the memory of her inhibition.
God! He even licked her there!
He had never done that before. His love making had always been tender and considerate but not…what should she even call it? She had no words for the things he had done to her.
out?” Julius groggily stirred.
nd she didn’t know how she could face him after last night.
he kissed her neck. “Baby? Did you not enjoy it?”
much.”
ightened.
e.”
about everything I would do to
You h
true.”
here were nights she couldn’t sleep at all. At those times Vicki was a life saver. They stayed up eating rocky road and watching her favorite movie on repeat while she confessed her heartache.
grieve and heal in its own time.
ad different advice: Plaisir d’amour ne dure qu’un moment. Chagrin d’amour dure toute la vie.[1] If you love him…love him. There is nothing wrong with that.
im?
s que la raison ne connaît pas.[2]
trying to tell her? Julius hadn’t moved on as she thought he did. He had been trying to find her all this time hoping to bring their family back together.
mething wrong?”
r head unable to formulate the words she wanted to say. Instead she mumbled, “Just hold me…please?”
red, “As you wish.”
is arms, “You remembered my favorite movie.”
ou.”
there but eventually she realized they had to get up for the kids soon. When she decided to move she found she couldn’t. It
Julius sensed her discomfort.
move. Everything’s just so sore.”
kissing her, “I’m sorry. I was too eager last night.”
s it?”
an’t move.”
” He chuckled before sliding out of bed. “Stay here…I’ll be
ere…” she snorted. “Like I have a choice
Soaking in warm water did sound good but how was she supposed to get to the tub?
very much naked. Her face reddened as she covered it with her hands.
leaning over her.
should put something on?” she mumbled.
s.”
that!”
g to you, beautiful. We’ll do it all again tonight.”
ssment.
er Julius joined her pulling her into his arms so she rested against his chest. Fiddling with the controls he activated the jets and adjusted the speed. He sat between two jets allowing their current to swirl around her. Macey moaned relaxing.
?”
.” She rested against him.
scrub and gently washed her kissing her shoulder.
tiful.”
hat you said?”
”
out…taking care
s kissed her temple. “Every wor
?”
do you mean?”
I have commitments…and so do you.”
xed again. Finally he answered, “That’s not a problem. I’ll go with you.”
an’t just quite work.”
n’t taken a vacation day in almost ten years. I’d say I’m overdue,” Julius replied. “Besides dad’s wanted to break into the European market for awhi
ave everything behind? Move to a new country where you don’t know anyone?”
s embrace tightened and he kissed her again, “All I need is you and the kids. Nothing else matter
ted to look at him.
ion saying, “Just say the word. Whether we live here
ainst him. He held her content to have her in his arms…for now. Eventually she knew he would want an answer but she didn’t know what kind she would give him.
* * *
Lair! We’ve been expecting you!” the owne
he owner knew him for years.
w of New York’s elite through his doors, particularly the DaLairs.
he came shopping with a woman let alone kids in tow. The woman was quite beautiful with her vibrant red hair. Her look was mimicked in the energetic little girl who skipped into the store ahead of them.
we have a party to go to tonight. Me and my son need to look as good as the ladies.”
do something his sister took for granted. For once he would be the one trying on new clothes with his parent.
the young boy again. There was definitely a st
ery,” Julius said taking out his phone to show him a picture he snapped at the last store. “This is what the ladies are wearing.”
odeled a velvet green dress with poufy shoulders and a black layered skirt. It had a lacey hem with beaded neck line.
en…
“Well, let’s see what we can do.”
ccessories: boutonnieres, ties, tie clips, belts, hats, cufflinks, shoes, even sunglasses among many things Caden couldn’t identify.
do you think, C
would be hot and constrictive.
night so it should be breathable. Reagan?”
was lighter and softer but still fitted. Caden seemed to find this one acceptable.
in children’s sizes too, right?” Julius wanted to be sure.
to the dressing rooms with a few accessories to complete their look before showing the girls.
hrough the accessories. Aria giggled at some of the choices and designs
lius asked as he and Caden emerged from the dressing rooms.
they were 80’s heartthrobs as they posed. Aria giggled at their father’s silliness. Macey chuckled. She knelt and straightened Caden’s tie. Like her, he was not a big shopper but he
think you both look very handsome,” Mac
hands before she could pull away and kissed them. Her cheeks took on a faint blush which only made him smile more. Julius leaned his forehead against hers not caring if anyone saw him. After tonight everyone would know how he felt…and most importantly she would no longer have any doubts.
* * *
eading for the shopping district. Confused she followed as he first brought them to dress shop looking for matching gowns for Macey and Aria. Katherine’s face burned with rage.
times had she begged Julius to take her shopping? All she wanted was his attention and pampering but each time he shrugged her off. She thought it was because he hated shopping but he didn’t seem to mind it at all today.
so much care and attention?
pair strutted out of the dressing rooms wearing matching sunglasses as they spun and struck poses showed how playful Julius could be. He was all smiles, relaxed and happy as he took Macey’s hands in his and kissed the
ove lasts only a moment. The pain of love lasts a lifetime. (
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