Chapter 12

For two days she rested in bed and on the third day she got dressed and went looking for Gabriel. He had promised to take her to the beach and today was the day.

Having asked Erin, the butler where her husband was and learning he was in his office headed that way. She could hear voices talking from within, one was a woman's voice. So she knocked once before entering.

A woman with dark hair and a top cut low in the front was standing behind Gabriel at the desk, leaning over his shoulder. She was pointing to something on the desk and they both looked up when they heard her.

"Come in," Gabriel said. "I'd like you to meet Mandy Stern, Mandy, my wife Paige."

Paige's eyes went to the woman's hand that was resting on his shoulder and she saw red. What made it worse was the woman made no attempt to remove her hand.

"Hello Mandy, may I ask what brings you here?"

"She's here to pick up the financial statement for the new hotel opening up in Paris." He could tell something was bothering her, was it jealously he wondered.

"Nice to meet you, Mrs. Maestri," Mandy said to her.

"I should be leaving now," she says and picks up the statement and saying goodbye walks out the room. Paige followed right behind her.

"Miss. Stern, may I have a word with you?"

"What?" she asked. Her sweet tone was now gone that Gabriel wasn't around.

"Gabriel is my husband so keep your hands to yourself." Staring into the woman's eyes she then opened the door and motioned for her to leave. Turning around she found him standing there, a grin on his face.

He walked over, taking her chin in his hand.

"Seems my wife is a bit territorial. Are you jealous my angel?"

"I didn't expect to find my husband being so cozy to another woman."

"There was nothing going on Paige."

"Didn't look that way to me," she said.

Pushing his hand away rushed up the stairs and going to their bedroom slammed the door behind her, only for it to be opened and shut again when he entered. He grabbed her arm and pulled her into his arms.

"I like this jealous side of you, makes me hot for you."

"Forget it, Gabriel." She pushed him away only to be pulled back, his mouth going to hers, his kiss hard.

"You know I can't forget it, you can feel how much I desire you," he said.

Picking her up laid her down and taking off his clothes he then removed hers. His mouth and hands all over her, bringing her to a climax with just his mouth and hands. Lowering himself onto her he eased inside her, making her moan as she pulled him closer.

Later he held her, his hand caressing her arm.

"You never have to worry about me cheating on you. I take our vows seriously even though we married because of the pregnancy. I will not betray you."

"I'm sorry I got jealous, but that woman, the way she was touching you it was obvious she wants you. She is very beautiful."

"Yes she is, but you are more beautiful on the inside as well as the outside."

Feeling better she climbed on top of him, her hair fell on both sides of his face.

"Let's go to the beach, you promised."

He closed his eyes and groaned. "If you don't get off me now we won't make it to the beach."

She giggled when she felt him getting hard and rolled off him.

"We can take a lunch with us and eat it on the beach," she said.

Getting up she walked over to the dresser and started taking out clothes and her bathing suit. She was totally unaware of the effect she was having on him as he watched her moving around naked.

Turning around she saw that glint in his eyes and quickly covered up.

"Come on, let's go."

Two hours later they laid out the blanket and she pulled the zipper down on her dress and took it off, underneath she had on a bikini. He too wore his swim trunks under his pants. His eyes roamed over her in appreciation.

"Let's go in," she says, standing she holds her hand out to him.

"The water will be cold, just lay next to me and enjoy the sun."

"Don't be such a party pooper. Or are you chicken? maybe you can't swim," she said, taunting him. Scared of a little cold water," she said and started making chicken noises.

He sprang to his feet and started chasing her when she ran.

"Just wait till I get a hold of you, I'll show you who's a chicken." It didn't take him long to catch her and when he did she squealed when he picked her up and into the water. Her arms around his neck she kicked her legs.

"You're not going to throw me in are you?"

"Are you afraid of a little cold water?"

"No, but I like going in slowly, not all at once."

"Well that's too bad for you," he said and dropping her he laughed.

"You monster," she shouts at him as she splashed him with the water and laughed when he shivered. Going over she puts her arms around his neck.

"Thank you for bringing me and you should laugh more often. When you laugh your face changes, you look like a softer and kinder person."

"Are you saying I look mean?"

"Yes, mean and scary."

"I must look that way. If I don't people will think they can walk all over me."

After they spent some time swimming he noticed the goosebumps on her skin.

"You're getting cold. Let's go out and put a towel around you," he said.

Taking her hand went over to their blanket. He picked up a towel and wrapped it around her and they sat down. He warmed her up by rubbing her.

They ate and then laid down, letting the sun warm them.

"I have made the appointment for your lessons, you start tomorrow afternoon."

She rolled over onto her side and looked at him.

"Why can't you teach me?"

"I do not have the time or patience for such thing. It is better to have a professional teach you right from scratch. You'll be able to speak my language in no time."

"Gabriel."

"What? he asked.

"That woman Mandy. Were you and her ever, you know, involved?"

"You really don't want to know."

"I do."

"Once, five years ago we spent a night together, that was all."

"Oh, and she still works for you. Do you see a lot of her?"

"Mandy is my accountant, one of them so I do on occasion. I told you there is no need to be jealous since nothing is going on between us," he said, looking at her angrily.

"I do not like being questioned."

Paige sat up, hugging her knees.

"She still wants you."

Moving closer he put his arm around her.

"She can want me all she wants, I don't want her," he said, placing his lips on her neck, leaving little kisses as he moved down and over her shoulder.

"I want you, now," he said as he laid her down. They were the only ones on the beach so he took her there.

The sound of the waves crashing and the sun beating down on them as he rode her, making her squirm beneath him. He couldn't get enough of her sweet body, so soft to the touch that it got him horny as hell.

THE NEXT DAY

"Antonio Vozzella your tutor is waiting in the family room, Mrs. Maestri," The butler informed her. "Your husband says he will see you after your lesson.

Paige entered to see a young handsome man. She was not expecting one so young, and he had these piercing blue eyes that seemed to look deep into her soul. A picture of Antonio Vozzella.

"Mrs. Maestri, it is my great pleasure to meet you. I was not aware I would be tutoring one so young and beautiful," he said, taking her hand kissed the back of it.

"Mr. Vozzella," she said, pulling her hand away. "Would you care for a drink before we get started?"

"No, maybe later and please, call me Antonio since we will be working closely together. Shall we get started? I would first like to get to know my student before diving in. Tell me something about yourself."

Sitting down she felt nervous. "I'm not sure what you want to know."

"Tell me where you are from, your likes and dislikes." He smiled at her and sat back, watching her with interest.

She told him she was from New York where she worked as a maid. He did not look down at her for what she did for a living and for that she was grateful. He was easy to talk to and seemed interested in what she had to say.

Thirty minutes later the lesson began. The three hours flew by and she found it to be fun, though she was having trouble he assured it was normal and would take time.

Taking her hand he once again kissed it.

"It was a pleasure getting to know you and we will continue in two days time. Just keep practicing what I taught you."

Once he was gone she went to see Gabriel.

"How did the lesson go?" he asked when she entered his office.

"OK, I guess. It's just that it is a hard language to learn and I'm afraid I'm not doing well."

"Come here," he ordered her and when she did he pulled her onto his lap.

His hand tucked her hair behind her ears.

"It was just your first lesson, it takes time. You will be given three lessons a week and before you know it you'll be speaking it as well as I do."

"You really think so?" she asked, putting her arm around his neck. "I don't want to disappoint you."

"You won't. So tell me about your tutor, what is he like?"

"Younger than I thought he would be, but very nice. You hired him, have you not met him?"

"No, I was given his number and was told he was the best." His eyes narrowed at her. "Do you find him handsome?"

"I guess one could say he is good looking." She saw how his eyes grew dark and she senses he was not pleased with hearing her say the tutor was attractive. She ran her fingers over his face and traced his lips.

"But you are more handsome than any man I have ever seen, and your body is amazing. I love touching your abs and your muscles, so hot." She was relieved to see him calm down.

"You have a way with me, my angel. Only you know how to calm me when you see I'm getting angry."

"There's no reason for you to get mad, I only have eyes for you." She leans over and gave him a kiss.

He ran his hand up her leg. "Let me take you out somewhere nice for dinner, would you like that?"

"I'd love to go out."

He picked up the phone and called for reservations at a classy restaurant.

She jumped off his lap.

"I'll go put on that new dress you bought me. I won't be long," she said, giving him a kiss went to change.

When she returned she took his breath away wearing the red dress, her hair done up on top of her head. The diamond stud earrings he bought her sparkled on her ears. She may be young but she was a beautiful woman and she excited him in so many ways.

"How do I look? Am I classy enough for the place you picked out?"

Placing his hands on both sides of her face he smiled.

"I wish you would realize just how beautiful and classy you are. You have to be more confident in yourself and not worry about what others think of you."

Pulling her close he kissed her, then pulled away.

"We better go and get you some food, the baby needs to eat too." He placed his hand on her stomach, she still wasn't showing much, but he did feel a small bump.