11 SUPPORTING HER
CAMILLA' POV:
"Morning honey."
His soft whisper melted in my ears.
"Morning."
My voice was muffed to him. I was wrapped into his strong embrace.
"I - I'd head towards the washroom."
I tried to rush despite my heart was fluttering. I could feel butterflies in my stomach causing a strange urge.
"Oh just wait."
As I was about to place my foot on the ground Ed pulled me back and with a jerk I found myself straddling in his lap.
"What for ?"
I knew definitely it was something naughty.
"Because I haven't give you morning kiss !"
He smirked while clutching my wrists.
"Wait what ?
Why ?
No -No Ed !"
I exclaimed but deep down I really wanted him to kiss me. Maybe I wanted him as a whole.
"Why ?
You're my wife & I'm your loving husband. I should show my affection, Nay ?"
Before I'd say something he thrust his lips on mine, deepening the kiss by biting my lower lip as I moaned under his sensual breath. Sure he knew how to keep his lady.
Wait 'his lady' what I was thinking !
"But I don't acce....."
Again he didn't let me scold.
"HE IS SO IRRITATING."
This sentence hit me hard.
He kissed me slowly, gently exploring each corner of my mouth. The urge to be loved by him was getting high no matter how much I deny I was getting addicted to him.
"But your body accepts me wifey."
His raspy voice made my body to shiver.
"No it doesn't."
A whimper left my lips.
I protested and crept my leg in the gap between us. And tucked my foot to his chest and pushed him back with all my might. That he fell back on the pillow.
"Hah ! I'm the boss here okey."
I exclaimed at him and went towards the washroom before he could catch me again.
"What the heck was that ?"
I questioned myself.
"No - no you still love that bastard Eduardo. Even if he's a jerk. My heart belongs to him. I can't let Ed have it !"
My mind was running in a confusion as I applied shampoo. And the warm water washed over my body.
Despite all efforts yesterday's flashback clicked into my mind !
"Even if he's sweet to me I'll not let him steal my heart."
The last thing I said to myself. Dried my hair and applied the lipstick & gave a final touch up to the makeup.
I came out and saw Ed brushing his hair with fingers.
"You can step in."
Without answering me he walked upto the door.
"Take time how much you need. But I can assure you, you can rely on me."
Before stepping inside he uttered with utmost sincerity.
"Mmm."
I nodded, not to know what to reply. But I do skipped a beat. Every time he say something like that it does effect me. Maybe his words were showing magic now.
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"Where are you going ?"
I was about to leave when his sudden voice made me jump.
"You scared me phew !
Amm.....just a meeting."
I informed and he rose one brow.
"What ? Were you really thinking we're on a honeymoon ?"
I chuckled in an insulting manner. He kept quiet. But I felt my heart sank seeing him downcast he was a jolly person full of wit.
DING ! DING !
My cell phone rang into my pocket.
"Yes Mr. Rhodes ?"
To my horror what my PA informed me was no less than a nightmare.
"Okey Mr. Rhodes"
Tension creased on my face & due to a ghastly confusion of terror my hands were shivering.
When I ended the call.....I found myself in Ed' embrace.
"Are you okey, what happened ?"
Suddenly I realized I was sitting on the floor, his arms holding my body.
"That.....that bastard Eduardo Diego is going to call off the deal !
I can't let that happen."
My heart filled with anger at once. And I held Ed' collar, my tears rolled down immediately. I , Camilla Hudson the strong & most feared business woman was afraid to face her past. I was afraid to face Eduardo Diego, my first love.
"Ed I can't let this happen. All those employees. Oh my Goodness I can't let him do that. We'll suffer a great loss."
I pushed my body up immediately.
"I've to go. I can't let this happen, that jerk !"
And I left my apartment.
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ED' POV:
"What ? I'm going to call off the deal ?"
She left the room leaving me in confusion.
"I haven't took that decision. And other than me no-one is allowed to do so. My PA attends every meeting on my behalf as I don't socialize much but her every decision is approved by me."
I was going insane by the thought that unknowingly I hurt her again. So decided to call my PA.
"Candice give me every single detail of our deal with Hudson group within 10 minutes."
I put on my coat.
"I can't let Camilla face this alone. Not this time as I'm her husband, here to protect her."
And I drove off.
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"But why are you cancelling this ?"
I heard Camilla' aggressive professional voice.
"Because our deal was going to be signed with Mr Hudson not with his daughter."
A male voice came.
"My father has transferred all the authority to me. And as the CEO I'm supposed to sign the deal."
Camilla was trying hard to control her rising pitch.
"Yes you're the new CEO that's why we're calling off this deal. You're not mature enough to handle this big tender. And we can't afford to finalize a deal with amateur."
I knew this would've hit Camilla hard. Sure she had a lot of potential & a sharp mind. She inherited it from her father. Business was in her blood.
"Wait a minute gentlemen."
I barged into the room. And at once all went silent. Yes exactly like Camilla I was in my business attire, radiating influential vibes. Which caused them to shut their mouths & ponder for a moment.
"Who are you ?"
A man questioned mockingly. And I threw him a disgusting look. Who the hell he was to insult me like that.
"I'm Camilla' s husband."
I raised my pitch. And overlooked the men.
It took me seconds to realize that no one was from my company. Someone must have used my name.
"Oh so you're here to defend her ?"
A man chuckled.
I was unable to understand why Camilla wasn't effecting them. They're insulting her from the past 20 minutes and how she was able not to leash her anger on them ?
As my gaze landed on her.
She was looking too bossy but wait....
She was a bit shaking which led all of them to humiliate her.
I knew it was just because of my name
EDUARDO DIEGO !
I'd to save my woman.
"Not at all gentlemen. My lioness can take care of her matters. And she really is skilled in hunting."
I smiled and stood behind her chair with my one hand on her shoulder.
"I'm here to tell my sweetheart that..."
I left the sentence in between to see their faces before I'd fire a bomb.
"What is it honey ?"
I heard Camilla's voice which was quiet calm now.
I was glad that my presence made her feel that way.
"Actually dear these are just fraud. They don't work with Eduardo Diego and aren't here on his behalf."
I leaned on the back of her chair and tucked my one elbow to set myself in a posture to see the show.
"Wwhat ! this is nonsense."
A man snapped.
"Yes yes this is false. We're here from Diego group. Oh I see you're only trying to frame us to save your reputation."
I was boiling now in anger. How dare they say something like that with those guts.
"Okey let's just accept this for a second. Should I call Mr Diego in personal to ask ?"
I knew this would work. But at the same moment I became worried about Camilla upon hearing my name. To calm her I gave a pat on her shoulder. And she grabbed the hand eyeing me with a smile.
"No - no sir actually....."
One of them stopped me. Drenched in sweat he didn't know what to utter.
"Just admit your mistake and get out. Or if you'll stay here for another 2 minutes I'll call the police."
I growled at them.
"We're sorry."
They immediately stood up, bowed and ran out.
I leaned my body against the table where I'd see her face.
"Are you okey my love ?"
I scooped her face and lifted it to see her beautiful eyes.
"Yes Better than ever."
She smiled at me with moisture in eyes.
I wiped her tears. And placed a kiss on her cheek to suck one.
"That's good. And don't worry. The cops are outside to catch them."
I chuckled to lighten her mood.
"Let's go now."
I helped her to get up. She leaned her head against my shoulder.
"Thank you."
Was all she mumbled.
"Anything for you my wifey."
I kissed her forehead. As we crept out of the conference room.
