The Billionaire's Desire novel Chapter 23

I woke up to the sound of my alarm. The familiar ringtone really was a wakeup call and I had to roll over to reach my phone. When I finally switched it off, I realised that it half 8 which meant that I was already late for work.

I groaned as I stretched out. I realised that I was no longer in the dress from last night, I had thought I made it home, but I don't actually remember taking my clothes off.

My hands immediately flew to my face. I rubbed at my skin waiting to feel the dirt and oils from the makeup last night but instead I felt my smooth skin.

To my left I saw 3 wipes covered with my makeup and that led me to see the half-naked back of Nick lying next to me.

His face was squashed against the pillow. Making his lips pout as he slept calmly.

I leant over and brushed my lips against his shoulder. With that I slowly sat up and headed over to the bathroom. I spend a good two minutes in there showering, getting rid of the hairspray and products that were in my hair.

I wasn't annoyed that I got drunk last night, I think it was good that I drank with the girls, I promised myself that I won't abandon them again.

By the time I finished in the bathroom Nick had rolled over on his back. His arm was conveniently stretched out. I slipped back inside and cuddled up to his side.

I stared up at him. God how can a man be so fucking beautiful.

Nick must has sensed me because he gently pulled me to his side burying his face into my neck.

"Are you smelling me?" I said shocked. A deep rumble came out of his chest as he finally opened his eyes.

"Nah, I think I'm coming up with a cold" he defended himself. I rolled my eyes, like that was even possible.

"No" I went to lean in for a kiss but was rejected swiftly as he pinched my lips shut. "Is there something you want to confess to me"

I leant back.

"No" I answered him nothing coming to mind, but I wouldn't be surprised I barely remember anything after my third shot.

"why, what happened"

Nick grinned over at me, it was the instant clarification that whatever I did was funny and nothing serious to the extent that I should be worried.

Well that's a relief.

"I'm just confused why you would let some other man try and take your dress off last night, because apparently I saved you from that horrific ordeal"

My dress?

I guess my horrified expression was the final nail because Nick couldn't hold it in any longer. I watched Nick throw his head back and laugh rather loudly.

"you're too cute when your drunk baby, I kind of like it" he said bringing me back into his arms. This time he wasn't against us kissing as I finally leant over.

"that must have been so embarrassing" I pressed my face up to his chest.

Nick rubbed my back gently "for you maybe both me and Kate found you very interesting" oh god, Kate must have driven me home and called Nick too. What a state.

"c'mon let's get some food in your system" Nick stood up but unlike I imagined he turned back around and lifted me up before carrying me out of the room and towards the kitchen.

The bright lights coming from outside was enough to have me pressing my face into his shoulder.

"I can't stomach food, just a coffee please" I asked him nicely when he left me on the sofa.

He said nothing but I could hear him going into my cupboards and I knew that he wasn't going to let me off that easy.

5 minutes later I was greeted with chunky soup. It was borderline fancy with its vegetables, sausages and cream covering the top.

"what makes you think I can stomach this" I asked mixing the soup around.

He leant over and grabbed my spoon. I leant back and shook my head. Not a chance.

"Selene, it's a hangover soup you need to take this if you want to feel better"

Nope.

I already started leaving the breakfast stall, desperate to back into bed where I belonged. But no surprise when I was pulled back into a chest. Nick grabbed my hand and pulled me over to the sofa.

"travelling has taught me many things Selene one of them being this miracle soup from Poland"

Sound like bullshit to me, show me your Pinterest history now Nick.

After multiple attempts from Nick he finally gave up. He grumbled to himself as he stood up and walked over to the sink. I watched him walking away I actually did feel bad because he was trying for me.

When his back was facing me, I grabbed the spoon and took the first sip of the soup.

I think my eyes rolled to the back of my head because the intense flavour that came through was actually amazing.

Oh god.

I dived in for another bite when I felt a kiss on my head before Nick walked over to the hallway. I saw his stand near his shoes.

"are you working?" I asked him. I actually didn't want him to leave so soon.

He peeked over his shoulder "yeah baby, I've got a meeting" I could see that he was gutted too but he couldn't risk sacking off important meetings just to spend a morning in with me.

"can I come with you?"

He checked his watch "if you can get ready in 15 minutes of course you can"

15 minutes.

Well I don't have to look amazing just as long as I don't look like a slob and plus, I already had a shower.