Martin's words cut Alaina like a knife. As Martin walked towards the door, she wanted to stop him. She didn't understand how he can be upset or even be disappointed that she respected his feelings towards Miranda. How can she not understand the importance of the woman whom he wanted to marry? How can she be wrong to offer her support should he choose to continue to help Miranda out and not phase her out of his life? Alaina felt misunderstood by him. As the door closed behind Martin, she pulled the covers and closed her eyes. "Oh, how much I wanted to see him and how much I wanted him to hold me in his arms." She thought to herself, trying to force sleep on herself. "Did she give the impression to Martin that she wanted him to go back to Miranda and not be with her?" Alaina asked herself, then, "Wait, he never even said they should be together, let alone, say that he wanted to be with her." She snapped as she caught herself jumping the gun on Martin's intentions. And then, it dawned on her that as he spoke earlier, the pain in his voice as he described how Miranda doesn't even really "see" him anymore even while looking at him directly, told Alaina that she has just made a man who felt helpless with a situation, feel even more guilty for something he wasn't responsible for, and it made Alaina shudder. She just made Martin feel like shit because of her over sympathetic nature to the sick and the unhealthy. "How dare she do such a thing to a man who was already obviously tormented by his helplessness in a situation involving someone he loved so much?" She asked herself, angry, at her own knee jerk reaction. "And what did he say before he started for the door?" Alaina asked herself, as if trying to admonish herself for what she stated to Martin. "He said, "short of giving my whole life and happiness to someone who…" Alaina's own thoughts trailed off and sadness just enveloped her whole being as she felt it wasn't Martin who cut her like a knife, but she, who axed and dashed his grief with guilt with one simple statement. Alaina sat straight up in bed and debated in her mind whether she should follow Martin or not. And then, she decided she needed to apologize for her indifference and got out of bed and walked towards the bedroom door. As she got out of Martin's bedroom, she sighed loudly. "Fifteen freaking rooms and if it weren't for the rooms that has been assigned to Alexa and Nicky, there will be seventeen freaking bedroom doors she would have to knock on to figure out which one Martin is in, oh joy!" She said under her breath, exasperated. She decided to start on the very first room closest to Martin's master bedroom. Martin knew he wouldn't be able to sleep after what has transpired between him and Alaina. As painful as it was to hear what she had asked him, he couldn't help but wonder if she has a point. Has he really done enough for Miranda? Has the last six years not enough to keep hoping that she would get better? Has it been long enough for him to realize that there is that guaranteed time when Miranda will look at him and never know that they had loved so deeply before? One little question Alaina posed and he's back to wondering again if he should just go back to Italy and live there until Miranda is completely gone from his grasp, his life, his mind. Martin sighed as he walked towards his study. He's decided to call Travis and arranged for the Villa Verde be prepared for him and his indefinite stay. Alaina was right. How can he say goodbye to someone who doesn't know the impact of that goodbye or the significance of the goodbye when she doesn't know how much he loved her. Clearly, the objectivity of Alaina earlier was her way of letting him know gently that she isn't interested in furthering their connection. Martin shook his head. Under twenty four hours, he has lost two women whose significance to his being was more than he's known, one from his past and the other his possible future. He couldn't help but chuckle at the irony. And then he facetiously regarded himself; "Martin Green, multi-billionaire, not bad looking, and successful, destined to be alone all his life." Alaina was almost in tears as she's knocked on all fifteen guest rooms and Martin was not in any of them. She even checked Alexa's and Nicky's on the slim chance that Martin may have not known they were shown the rooms to them by Theodore and slept in one of them. Martin Green must have left, furious and guilty at the same time, for what she thought was an innocuous question she's asked him. She shivered at the thought of Martin driving mindlessly, the guilt eating him up and tired as hell from a long flight. And Alaina said to herself, "and now you're just as guilty as he is for saying what you said." She lectured herself silently. She knew she won't get any sleep now until she spoke with Martin, she decided to go to the North Wing and grab a book she can read until sleep takes over. Alaina started down the stairs and as she got to the study, she thought she heard a voice. Alaina knocked and realized that Martin can see her approach anyway, as the study was built just like all the rooms in the manor. She slowly opened the door and her eyes fixed on a sad but smiling Martin, sitting at his desk and looking directly at her.
Nicky and Hailey decided to go back at Hailey's Tavern where they had their tryst. In the process, Alexa was left dumbfounded as she has never known Nicky to leave either her or Alaina in the company of strangers. Granted William is a federal officer, but she hardly knows him. But secretly, she was a little happy that her brother left her with William. And unbeknownst to her, William was ecstatic to be left alone with her. William finds her very attractive as the night wore on, not because he expected to get lucky or how the bureau guys say, score, but he truly wants to spend some real conversation time with Alexa. William offered to drive her back at the terrace but Alexa said no. William was pleasantly surprised as he did not want to part company with her, just yet. He felt he can go on all night just talking to her, and hoped that she felt the same. It was obvious to both of them that they find each other's company riveting enough to spend the whole night and probably morning, just talking about everything.
Hailey grabbed Nicky by the neck and kissed him full in the mouth, her tongue eagerly searching his and Nicky kissed back as ferociously, as they got to the door in the tavern. Hailey then pulled away slowly as her eyes fixed on Nicky's features, softly lit by the lights from the streets and seductively told him, "I'd never make it upstairs if you kiss me like that, soldier boy." Nicky just kissed her again after hearing what she said and pushed her against the wall which was adjoined to the door as her hand fumbled with the keyhole. They both laughed as the keys dropped on the ground. Nicky picked up the keys and finally opened the door and as he grabbed Hailey again for a kiss, his leg kicked the door shut. When Hailey kissed him on his neck, Nicky swooped down and carried Hailey towards the stairs and almost tripped on the steps as he ran for upstairs. Hailey let out a "whoops" and started laughing. As he got to her bedroom, and carried her on the bed, he immediately started unbuttoning his shirt while Hailey removed her top and stood standing on the bed facing him, her breasts uncovered as she smiled alluringly at Nicky. Nicky didn't bother with the rest of his shirt button and immediately placed his mouth on Hailey's breast as his other hand caressed the other. Hailey wrapped her arms around Nicky's neck and undid the rest of his shirt buttons. "I have been thinking of doing this the whole time in the club." Nicky breathlessly said in Hailey's ears. And Hailey just moaned at the touch of Nicky's hand and lips on her breasts. Nicky pulled her pants down and ran his fingers lightly on her wet and eager pussy. Hailey's breathing became rapid as she grabbed Nicky's belt buckle and her hand wandered lower to feel his throbbing cock. "I can't wait to feel you inside me again, Nick." She gushed as he undid his fly and stepped out of his jeans. Hailey laid down, waiting eagerly for Nicky to penetrate her, but Nicky kneeled down between her legs and started fingering her pussy at first, then burying his face on her sex. Hailey's body shuddered with excitement as Nicky tongued her, kissed and licked and finger fucked her simultaneously. "You have a very sweet pussy, you sexy girl." He said as he watched Hailey bucked and thrust at his face and fingers. "Baby, fuck me." Hailey pleaded to him as he got up and slipped his condom on. Hailey's eyes were glossy with tears as she anticipated what was coming next. Then Nicky sucked her breast as he entered her. Hailey's body shook and shivered as she came over and over again as Nicky's thrusts went deeper and faster inside her.
Alaina walked towards Martin as he sat at his desk, eyes fixed on her. "Martin? May I say something?" she asked. His face registered nothing, she thought. His expression is neither of surprise she was there, nor did it register he was pleased to see her. Alaina thought of turning back and just letting it go between them as her eyes darted back towards the door. Martin was studying her. She looks so young and helpless and his dress shirt hanging, almost swallowing her small frame as she approached him. She said, "may I?" and sat on the desk facing him, looking down on his face. Her face registered confusion, her lips finding the words to come out. Martin sat back on his chair and crossed his arms waiting for her to get on with whatever she wanted to say. And then Alaina spoke; "what I said earlier in your bedroom… please forgive me. I assumed and I didn't really absorb what you were saying and what you had gone through for Miranda." She stammered. Martin was still expressionless. Alaina felt her face burning with humiliation as she's realizing that Martin doesn't really want to hear what she has to say. The thought of "he's had enough of my assumptions on his character" was going through her mind. "What I wanted to say, was that I had no right to assume you didn't think it through when you said goodbye to a woman who is ill and may need more than just your time and money. I am so sorry. I will leave you now but I just wanted to apologize." Alaina finished and as she got up to walk away, Martin stood up and held her wrist to stop her. She turned around to face him and she saw him smiling. "Ms. Gold, you are entitled to your assumptions since the lord only knows, I haven't been an open book." He said as his hand came up to her cheek and slowly down her neck, softly running his hand on her skin. Alaina's face felt flushed as her heart beat rose with Martin's touch. Alaina moved her face away from his gaze but Martin turned her face to look directly at him. "How does he do that? How can I think of him taking me while I have just felt like shit for being so presumptuous, that I don't filter the harsh words I say to him, and here I am tingling at his very touch?" Alaina thought, nervously, uncomfortably and excitedly. The feelings he evoke from her is always surreal as it does not just one emotion he makes her feel at a time. Nonetheless, excitement is always ever present with the mixed emotions and all Alaina wants to do is let go. All she wants to do is give in to all of it. And she wished that Martin would just take her. So, she can finally let go.
Nicky and Hailey decided to go back at Hailey's Tavern where they had their tryst. In the process, Alexa was left dumbfounded as she has never known Nicky to leave either her or Alaina in the company of strangers. Granted William is a federal officer, but she hardly knows him. But secretly, she was a little happy that her brother left her with William. And unbeknownst to her, William was ecstatic to be left alone with her. William finds her very attractive as the night wore on, not because he expected to get lucky or how the bureau guys say, score, but he truly wants to spend some real conversation time with Alexa. William offered to drive her back at the terrace but Alexa said no. William was pleasantly surprised as he did not want to part company with her, just yet. He felt he can go on all night just talking to her, and hoped that she felt the same. It was obvious to both of them that they find each other's company riveting enough to spend the whole night and probably morning, just talking about everything.
Hailey grabbed Nicky by the neck and kissed him full in the mouth, her tongue eagerly searching his and Nicky kissed back as ferociously, as they got to the door in the tavern. Hailey then pulled away slowly as her eyes fixed on Nicky's features, softly lit by the lights from the streets and seductively told him, "I'd never make it upstairs if you kiss me like that, soldier boy." Nicky just kissed her again after hearing what she said and pushed her against the wall which was adjoined to the door as her hand fumbled with the keyhole. They both laughed as the keys dropped on the ground. Nicky picked up the keys and finally opened the door and as he grabbed Hailey again for a kiss, his leg kicked the door shut. When Hailey kissed him on his neck, Nicky swooped down and carried Hailey towards the stairs and almost tripped on the steps as he ran for upstairs. Hailey let out a "whoops" and started laughing. As he got to her bedroom, and carried her on the bed, he immediately started unbuttoning his shirt while Hailey removed her top and stood standing on the bed facing him, her breasts uncovered as she smiled alluringly at Nicky. Nicky didn't bother with the rest of his shirt button and immediately placed his mouth on Hailey's breast as his other hand caressed the other. Hailey wrapped her arms around Nicky's neck and undid the rest of his shirt buttons. "I have been thinking of doing this the whole time in the club." Nicky breathlessly said in Hailey's ears. And Hailey just moaned at the touch of Nicky's hand and lips on her breasts. Nicky pulled her pants down and ran his fingers lightly on her wet and eager pussy. Hailey's breathing became rapid as she grabbed Nicky's belt buckle and her hand wandered lower to feel his throbbing cock. "I can't wait to feel you inside me again, Nick." She gushed as he undid his fly and stepped out of his jeans. Hailey laid down, waiting eagerly for Nicky to penetrate her, but Nicky kneeled down between her legs and started fingering her pussy at first, then burying his face on her sex. Hailey's body shuddered with excitement as Nicky tongued her, kissed and licked and finger fucked her simultaneously. "You have a very sweet pussy, you sexy girl." He said as he watched Hailey bucked and thrust at his face and fingers. "Baby, fuck me." Hailey pleaded to him as he got up and slipped his condom on. Hailey's eyes were glossy with tears as she anticipated what was coming next. Then Nicky sucked her breast as he entered her. Hailey's body shook and shivered as she came over and over again as Nicky's thrusts went deeper and faster inside her.
Alaina walked towards Martin as he sat at his desk, eyes fixed on her. "Martin? May I say something?" she asked. His face registered nothing, she thought. His expression is neither of surprise she was there, nor did it register he was pleased to see her. Alaina thought of turning back and just letting it go between them as her eyes darted back towards the door. Martin was studying her. She looks so young and helpless and his dress shirt hanging, almost swallowing her small frame as she approached him. She said, "may I?" and sat on the desk facing him, looking down on his face. Her face registered confusion, her lips finding the words to come out. Martin sat back on his chair and crossed his arms waiting for her to get on with whatever she wanted to say. And then Alaina spoke; "what I said earlier in your bedroom… please forgive me. I assumed and I didn't really absorb what you were saying and what you had gone through for Miranda." She stammered. Martin was still expressionless. Alaina felt her face burning with humiliation as she's realizing that Martin doesn't really want to hear what she has to say. The thought of "he's had enough of my assumptions on his character" was going through her mind. "What I wanted to say, was that I had no right to assume you didn't think it through when you said goodbye to a woman who is ill and may need more than just your time and money. I am so sorry. I will leave you now but I just wanted to apologize." Alaina finished and as she got up to walk away, Martin stood up and held her wrist to stop her. She turned around to face him and she saw him smiling. "Ms. Gold, you are entitled to your assumptions since the lord only knows, I haven't been an open book." He said as his hand came up to her cheek and slowly down her neck, softly running his hand on her skin. Alaina's face felt flushed as her heart beat rose with Martin's touch. Alaina moved her face away from his gaze but Martin turned her face to look directly at him. "How does he do that? How can I think of him taking me while I have just felt like shit for being so presumptuous, that I don't filter the harsh words I say to him, and here I am tingling at his very touch?" Alaina thought, nervously, uncomfortably and excitedly. The feelings he evoke from her is always surreal as it does not just one emotion he makes her feel at a time. Nonetheless, excitement is always ever present with the mixed emotions and all Alaina wants to do is let go. All she wants to do is give in to all of it. And she wished that Martin would just take her. So, she can finally let go.