Chapter 77

Chapter 77

“Okay and cut! That’s a wrap for today, ladies and gentlemen. The next time I see you all we will be in

Paris”

Everyone around me clapped with excitement. The film was progressing so well and we were even far

ahead of schedule. The past two weeks had been grueling but they had been worth it. It was even

sweeter now that my husband and I were finally back on track

“Oh la la, mon cherie.” Lucas came up beside me and draped his arm over my shoulder. “We shall be

in Paris for a whole three weeks! The food, the culture, the men!”

I couldn’t help but laugh at his antics. Of course, those were the most important things to him. But for

me, this was a chance for me and my husband to get some real downtime. We had been put through

the wringer the last two months and we deserved to just fall in love all over again in the city of love.

“On that note.” I hugged my friend and detached myself from him. “I need to head home to see my

man. Thank you very

much”

To be in love and happily married.”

“It’s a dream.” I batted my eyelashes.

And it was. Being married to Damon was everything and though we had our challenges I would never

trade him in for the

world

In my peripheral vision, I could see Gabriel headed toward me and I decided to make a quick exit.

His words still lingered fresh in my mind. And though I didn’t ice him out completely I couldn’t have him

lingering around me. Damon was still not comfortable with him and I wanted to respect my husband.

I had been in denial of it at first but after that lunch date with Gabriel, it was clear where he stood. And

though he had made no advances my way it didn’t mean that he wasn’t going to if given the

opportunity.

Those had been words that had come directly out of his own mouth. I needed to be careful here. And

being careful meant keeping my distance. I was still yet to tell Damon about the conversation and there

was a part of me that didn’t want to tell him. I didn’t think that it was exactly necessary. What good

would it do for us now that we were finally in a good place? I had made it back to my trailer when I was

caught by the wrist

“Adelaide.” I closed my eyes, cursing myself for not just heading straight to the car.

I turned around pulling my hand out of his grip. Thankfully he didn’t hold on to me tightly. I took a step

away from him, creating much–needed distance.

“Can we talk?”

“Work–related?”

He scratched the back of his neck. “Us related.”

“There is no, us.”

“You know what I mean, Adelaide. What I said when we had lunch together, I-”

“It’s fine, Gabriel.” I tried to add a little light laugh to make it light–hearted but it only made it a little more

awkward. “I need to get home to my husband. We’re going to Paris tomorrow and I need to get

packing”

“He’s coming with us to Paris?”

“Yes.” That wasn’t the full truth. Damon was coming to Paris but he was going to spend the week with

me before I was scheduled to shoot for the movie. It was all pre–planned out. “I need to go. See you in

two weeks.”

I decided to just head straight to my car. I had my keys and anything else I had left could be taken by

Lucas or Jenna. I just needed to get home to my man.

As soon as I walked through the door I was greeted with a hundred red roses and a smiling husband

who had both his hands behind his back.

“What’s all of this about?” I tried to peer behind his back but he kept the object well hidden.

“Just because I love you.” He smiled and leaned forward toward my lips. “Give me a kiss.”

I laughed lightly and kissed his lips. I melted into him, my hands pressing against his chest.

“If this is how I get to come home every day then sign me up. I joked, pulling away from him. “The

flowers are gorgeous, baby.”

“Well, those are simply an add–on present to this.” He pulled his arms away from his back and

presented me with a large velvet box

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My mouth hung open “Damon..

He opened the box and side lay the most beautiful necklace I had ever seen in my entire life. It was a

teardrop necklace that had a large blue sapphire as the center of attraction Diamond made up the rest

of the gorgeous piece.

1 Idom know what to say ”

He placed the box on the small table that had a large vase filled with flowers. He gently took out the

necklace and sand,

“Turn”

I did as I was told and lifted up my hair. I was dressed in sweats and a tight tank I looked like I

belonged in a shelter I had not business wearing such a magnificent piece

The cool damond touched my skin and I shivered Just from the sheer weight of it. I knew that it cost a

hefty sum. I afraid to even ask how many zeros he had decided to cash out today

He clasped the necklace and then moved me so I was facing hum “It sunts you well”

“Let me see” I walked over to the mirror on the side of the wall

Immediately I was stunned into silence The sapphire complimented my tan skin and glistened against

the chandelier lights. I felt like a princess

“It’s beautiful” I whirled around to face my husband. “But it’s too much, baby”

“Well I think it’s not enough. There’s no jewel on this earth that will ever be enough to be matched by

your beauty” He placed his hands on my hips pulling me toward him. “I know you’re worried about the

price but don’t be, okay? I’m a billionaire with a big R

“Shut up,” the tears were already starting to pool in my eyes. “You’re so good to me”

“I love you and I have far too much money, more than I know what to do with Why shouldn’t I spoil the

love of my life?”

I looked down at the diamond necklace. “I love it, baby”

“And I love you” He kissed my lips softly. “And I can’t wait for us to be living it up in Paris. Just the two

of us in complete and utter bliss away from the world. Just me and my baby”

That did sound like heaven

The moment was perfect except for the part where my stomach roared to life.

“Looks like someone is hungry.”

“I may have forgotten to eat lunch today.”

He rolled his eyes. “What am I going to do with you? Come on, let me make you something to eat.”

“Umm are we sure that’s a good idea?”

“Oh, come on Ive been practicing. My PR and J is five–star level now”

“I even fear you making that.” I joked, causing him to frown. “Why don’t we just order in? I’ll even watch

a Marvel movie with you

That piqued his interest “Do I get to feel you up?”

“Don’t you always I teased him back.

“Mrs Steyn, you have yourself a deal.”

“Good, ‘cause we’re doing Thai”

Immediately his smile dropped. “You tricked me.”

The man hated Thai food with a passion. Why? I had no idea. It was delicious and tasted ten times

better than the food he tried to feed me

“No,” I reached up on my toes and kissed his nose before scurrying to the stairs. “I just play the game

better than you.”

“You’re going to regret that.” He smiled at me from the same spot I had left him.

“I look forward to my punishment, Mr. Steyn.”