Chapter 27 Seven: Sealing the Deal

Adam Pov

“Finally, you got dressed,” I said to Emily as soon as she sat down. Pouring herself a glass of orange juice, she took a sip and made herself a plate before she spoke.

“I’m so tired Adam. If it wasn’t for the meeting, I would’ve stayed in bed the entire day.” Taking a bite of my strawberry, I replied to her.

“You can skip the meeting if you like.” Shaking her head, no, she ate the food that was on her plate before she wiped her mouth with the napkin that was provided. Putting down the newspaper that I was reading on the table, I got up with the contracts that I had printed last night after Emily had fallen asleep. Taking up my briefcase, I placed them inside before we exited the room together. Going inside the elevator we made our way down to the lobby then outside. while walking up to the car, Emily bumped into a man and when she did, she fell to the ground. Cursing out asshole, I helped her up and she briefly glances at the man before she turned around back to go inside the car but as soon as her head turned, she wiped it back around so fast that I thought it would’ve made a three sixty. She was staring at the man curiously and I wanted to ask her who it was but I was waiting until we entered the car as I didn’t want for us to be late.

Taking her hand, she looked at me before she smiled. Opening the door for her, she got in and I went in after her. Halfway to King’s Trading, she was in deep thought and I knew it had to do with something that happened earlier. “Emily are you okay? What was that about?”

“Huh, o-oh yeah I am okay and it was nothing.”

“Emily don’t take me for an idiot, I saw that. Do you know the man that bumped you?”

“No, I don’t, so just drop it,” she spoke with attitude. Lifting my hands up in surrender I did as I was told. “I’m sorry Adam, I shouldn’t have spoken so harshly it’s just that I thought, I thought it was–––”

“You thought it was who Emily?”

Hearing her phone ring, she took it out and answered it. Sighing, I look out the window as the car zoomed by people and buildings.

“Hey mom,” she sang cheerfully inside the phone. “Adam and I are on our way to meet with the CEO of a company to sign off on a deal.” There was a pause before she groaned, then she touched me on the arm and handed me the phone.

“Hello Mrs. Martinez, how are you?” I breathed in the receiver.

“I am fine handsome, I am just out with Mark and the nurse is right behind us although she is a couple of feet away.”

“Is she taking care of you?” I asked seriously.

“Yeah she is but there is a reason why I wanted to talk to you.” I could hear the seriousness in her voice and I braced myself for what I was about to hear. Hearing her tell Mark to continue walking and she will catch up. There was a pause before she spoke and what she said shattered me into a million pieces. “I’m dying Adam, my cancer has now moved from stage four to stage five in a short period and I know before long it will worsen. I don’t want you to tell Emily this because I want her to enjoy herself and be happy. After all, she deserves this much. I am asking you to do me a favor though,” she spoke softly inside the receiver.

“What’s that,” I asked sadly.

“I want you to take care of my baby girl when I’m gone. You’re all she’s going to have left so I want you to take care of her. I am not saying you should give her the world but she deserves it, so you should. I am hoping you can treat her like she deserves to be treated. She has been through so much, which I’m sure she has told you all of what had happened to her before, years ago. I won’t be around forever Adam and I need to make sure, that I can place her in the hands of someone who will protect her and keep her safe. Just promise me you will protect her and love her. Promise me.”

At that moment, I wanted to break down and cry. I felt so heartbroken, I had fallen in love with this woman’s personality and warmth. She was such a gentle soul and now she was dying and there was nothing I could do to help, to make her pain and this cancer go away. I could hear her coughing uncontrollably in the background and mark and Melissa asking if she was okay. Telling them she was fine, she asked them to excuse her for a moment. The phone was silent for a while and I thought she had hung up.

“Promise me, Adam!” She damn near shouted at me.

“I promise,” I replied. Thanking me, she told me that she loves me and I should tell Emily she loves her before she hung up. Handing Emily, the phone, I stared off into space and what she had said to me was weighing heavily on my mind.

“Are you okay Adam? What did my mom say to you?” Coming out of my trance, I sighed before I racked my brain to come up with a suitable lie.

“She told me she is having fun with mark and that they are walking, laughing, and talking.”

“So why do you look so gloomy and down?”

“I was just remembering my mom. I love your mom so much, in the short period that I had known her, I have grown to love her.” Smiling at me, she kissed me passionately before she lay on my shoulders. It wasn’t a lie but it wasn’t particularly the truth. I have grown to love Emily’s mom that’s why I am so heartbroken to find out this but at the same time upset that I am lying to Emily.

Arriving at Knight’s Trading, we made our way inside the building into the conference room. shaking hands with Mr. Knight we got down to business. Handing him one of the contracts, he read it over before signed both of them. Making copies and keeping one of the original, we shook on it before Emily and I took our leave. Emily was clearly happy and so was I. Deciding I was going to bring her out to celebrate, we went back to the hotel where I made reservations at one of the restaurants before we went to sleep together. Waking a few hours later, I went into the bathroom to take a shower. Emerging a few minutes later, I told Emily to go get ready and to put on something fancy because we were going out.

Smiling from ear to ear, she got up and ready and within an hour she was looking beautiful as ever. Taking her arm, I led her to the elevator and inside the car that was outside waiting for us.

Stepping inside, we sat comfortably as the car began to drive. Holding to Emily’s hand, I kissed it before rubbing it gently. Looking up at me, she smiled ever so often and it warms my heart. I hope that I continue to see her smile like this, to see this smile forever planted on her face. Arriving at the restaurant, I stepped out of the car and held out my hands for Emily to take it. stepping out of the car, we made our way inside the restaurant where I gave my name.

Leading us to somewhere more private and secluded, we sat down and within seconds a waiter came to take our order. Ordering lamb for the both of us, we both sip on our wine as our eyes meet. Looking at how beautiful she was, and how her lips were gripping that glass, I could feel my dick getting hard. Chuckling, she shook her head as she stared at me.

“Take them thoughts out of your head Adam,” she said laughingly.

“What thoughts Emily?” I asked feigned innocence.

Rolling her eyes at me, she got and made her way over to me. Sitting down in my lap, she hiked her dress up and placed her leg on both sides of mine. Gyrating slowly in my lap, I could feel my dick rising. Giggling, she pulled my pants and drew it down along with my underwear before she shifted her thong aside and sat down on my dick. Moaning, I was all the way inside her heaven box and I felt contented. Kissing her on her neck, I gripped her waist as I guide her up and down on my shaft.

I could feel her creaming and that’s when I let go. Coming right after me, she got up and fix herself before she sat down. As soon as she was seated the waiter came in with our food. Smiling from ear to ear, we ate and laughed. When we had finished eating, music came on and I held out my hands for her to take. Blushing she did just that. Putting my hands on her lower back, I held her close to me as we dance to the song that was playing in the background. Leaning her head on my shoulders, she allowed me to guide and take control.

Smiling from ear to ear, I can’t believe I actually found someone that speaks to my soul. I am truly happy that I have her and I’m going to do everything in my power not to lose her. Leaving that old life behind me was definitely worth it. We continued to dance like this until I heard her let out a yawn. Chuckling, I stopped and told her to sit while I go and settle the bill. Coming back a few moments later, I took her hand and led her to the car that was waiting outside for us. As soon as she was seated, I climbed in after her. Rubbing her hair gently, I could see that she had a sleepy look on her face. Hold her close to me, she leaned on my shoulders and before long she fell asleep. By the time we arrived at the hotel, she was now fast asleep and snoring lightly. Not wanting to wake her up, I climbed out of the car and lift her out, and brought her inside. Bringing her up to my room, I changed her out of her dress and heels before dressing her into one of my shirts and placing her to lay in bed. Smiling down at her, I kissed her forehead before I drew the covers over her.

Stripping out of my clothes, I went to take a shower before I got dressed in my underwear and jeans before I climbed into bed and snuggled up with Emily.

***

“Mmm, Adam,” I hear Emily moaned out. Waking up, I looked over and saw that her face was contoured like she was in pain.

“Is there something wrong Emily?” I asked worriedly. Not answering me, I saw that she got up and went over to her room. I could hear some rustling before it stopped and I prayed and hope that nothing has happened to her. Getting up out of bed, I made my way over to her room where I hear the shower was running. Glad that she didn’t faint like the last time, I pushed open to see her under the hot shower.

“Emily for Christ sakes,” I cried out. Why do you have the water this hot?”

“It helps alleviate the pain,” she said softly.

“What pain?” I asked quite confused about what she was talking about.

“Period pain Adam, I am menstruating.”

“Ooh,” I let out. Feeling like a completed idiot, I left her in the bathroom before going inside her bed to wait for her to finish. Coming out a few minutes later, she came to lay beside me without uttering a word. Curling up in a ball, I knew she was in some serious pain. Coming out of bed, I went over to my room to put on a shirt and my sandals before I made my way down to the lobby. Requesting painkillers and a heating pad, I waited a few minutes before I got them. Going into the room, I got a glass of water before heating the heating pad and going over to Emily. Handing her two tablets and the glass of water, she took it from me before taking the tablets and washing them down with the water. Laying back down, I placed the heating pad on her belly before I drew her close to me.

No words were still not exchanged and I was okay with that. Within few minutes Emily was fast asleep again. Taking the heating pad from off her stomach, I rest it on the table that was beside her bed. Holding her close to me, once more I too fell asleep. Waking up two hours later, I saw that Emily was still asleep so I quietly crawled out of bed. Hiring room service, I waked her up and told her she should get something to eat.

“How are you feeling now?” I asked as I shove some eggs inside my mouth.

“I’m feeling much better, the pain had diminished.” Smiling at her, I watched her eat for a few seconds before I focused on the food that was on my plate. Getting up from the table, I went over to my room to get my laptop. Coming over a few seconds later, we settled down comfortably as we began to watch a funny comedy. Midway through the movie, Emily turned to me.

“Since we are going home tomorrow, is it okay for us to visit the museum later today? Plus, I want to buy souvenirs for mom and also clothes from Paris.”

Chuckling, I replied sure before we continued watching the movie until Emily eventually fell asleep again. Getting out of bed, I went over to my room to call James.

“How is dad?”

“I am a great son. Not that you needed to ask James when I have a phone of my own.”

“I know dad, I meant to call you,” I replied before chuckling on the phone.

“I’m sure you did,” he responded sarcastically. Shaking my head, before chuckling I continued to listen to what he had to say. “You’re so busy with Emily that you have completely forgotten me.”

“Dad, you know it’s not like that. I was going to call.”

“You have been there from Tuesday Adam and now it’s Wednesday night when were you going to call? When your plane landed in New York?” Feeling completely embarrassed, I didn’t even know what to say.

Chuckling he responded, “It’s okay, I understand. You have found someone to make you happy and I am really happy for you. I am sure your mom would be proud of you if she was here.” Smiling, I could imagine that she would be. She was a gentle soul and she believed in love, but if she was here I don’t think I would have met Emily. I would have had a different outlook on life and I would’ve probably been married and settled down already with a wife and two kids.”

“I know she would be dad,” I breathed out.

“I know you are busy son so I will leave you to it. I am looking forward to seeing Emily when you guys come home from Paris. So please inform her that your old man would like to have dinner with her when she returns.” Pressing the palm of my hand against my forehead, I somehow knew this was going to happen.

“Please dad, if you do meet her please don’t run her off with your scary attitude. She’s a very gentle soul.”

“So, I have been told. James told me a lot about her, and the fact that James scares her to that extreme when they first met, I would assume she’s that type of girl. Soft and gentle.”

“She has fire though, she has put me in my place a lot of time.” I replied before laughing heartily, remembering those times.”

Chuckling he replied. “Well, I look forward to seeing her. I will see you tomorrow.” Bidding him goodbye, he handed back the phone to James who I spoke to for a couple more minutes before I ended the call. Going back over to Emily’s room. I woke her up and told her to get dressed so we could go to the museum.

Doing so within a few minutes, we went out and catch a cab. Telling the driver to let us off at The Modus Art Gallery. Taking us there, I paid him and we got out and went inside. The Modus Art Gallery had a peaceful scenery to it the moment we stepped inside. Walking around, we stopped and observe the paintings from the different artists but one had particularly caught my eye. It was done by Juan Miguel Palacios. It was a painting done on broken walls as a surface for this painting Wounds.

It displayed such raw emotions of a human beneath a happy façade. It was truly a work of art. An art that I wanted, no scratch that needed. Asking to speak to the manager, who a met a few moments later, I told him that I was interested in the painter and I would like all of his paintings. Telling me the prize, I called James immediately and told him to wire the funds. Shaking hands on it, he told me they would be delivered in a day.

“They are really beautiful,” Emily mumbled out completely mesmerized by the different paintings of wounds. Nodding my head to agree, we continued to look at the other paintings before we left. By the time we exited, it was late evening. Deciding to spend our last night in Paris wisely, I suggested that we go to the bar to have a few drinks. Taking a cab to the nearest bar, we got out and entered. Ordering a rum and coke for myself, Emily ordered a margarita.

She kept looking around and I wondered if it was the fact that she was uncomfortable. I assume it was her first time in a bar and if she felt like this wasn’t the place for her we could totally leave. “Are you okay? do you want us to leave?” Looking up at me, she flashed me a cute smile before she took a sip of her drink before responding.

“How about one more before we leave?” Nodding my head yes, we continued to drink that one more turned into five and every time she seemed uncomfortable. Shaking my head at her, I paid the bill before I took her hand and led her out. We continued walking until we came upon a beach that wasn’t far away. Walking hand in and hand, we came to a stop near the water and sat down.

The sun had begun to set and only a few persons were on the beach. Looking up at the sky, I took in the breathtaking view before I wrapped my arms around Emily and kissed her on her forehead. Blushing, we watch as the water flowed up to the shoreline before it receded back. “It’s such a shame I didn’t wear my bikini,” she breathed out. Laughing, we continued to joke together for an hour before we retired back to the hotel.

Showering together we fooled around little where I kissed and sucked her breast and played with her pussy until she came and that was it. Coming out of the bathroom, I dried her off and lotion her skin then put her to lay in bed before I got dressed and came in after her. “I wish I could stay here forever,” she mumbled out before she cuddled up to me and within minutes she was fast asleep.

Tossing and turning for almost two hours, I got up and went downstairs to the dining area. Sitting in one of the chairs, I ordered a beer as I listened to a man play the piano. The piece he was playing was very beautiful and I couldn’t help but enjoy it. Going up to him, I tip him before I made my way back upstairs.