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Chapter 4:
Marguerite rapidly closed her door, leaning heavily against it. Why did she react like that? She never shivered at a first kiss! Even now, her still pounded loudly and it had happened hours ago! Yet, she had difficulty diverting her mind another way!
-Marguerite!
The young lady jumped, as usual when dislodged her from her thoughts, then raised her head towards Philip who looked at her with barely restrained anger.
-Where were you?
Lady Krux passed a trembling hand through her curly hair, a gesture which signified that she was tired, and warned that now was not the moment to question her.
-Why? Do you care? She answered sarcastically, pushing him aside to pass.
-You...
- I am exhausted and I need a hot bath, she cut in, good night!
-Will you actually let me speak!?! Lord Krux exclaimed.
-What!?! She interrogated with very little patience, turning in the stairs to look at him.
-I'm leaving for three weeks abroad...
-Really?
-If you want to join me, write me at this address, he concluded, handing her a paper.
Marguerite smiled. What fabulous days she will pass without him! Just for that she was incredibly happy! ! She took the face of her "husband" between her hands and kissed him on the cheek.
-I wish you a good journey tomorrow and the rest of the week!
-You don't have to hide your enjoyment at seeing me leave! He grumbled, going to the hallway where he took his bags.
If she had been a little less blind when she had entered, she would have been able to notice them, thought Marguerite. She raised her shoulders and went to the second floor. Once in the bathroom, she creased Philip's paper and threw it. Anyway, he could die during these three weeks and she wouldn't be sad at all! She let the water run, putting in some bath perfume, and removed her clothes. She then stepped into the bath, appreciating the warm water. This moment of the day was a part of her every day life, without her bath on the evening or her morning coffee, she couldn't put on a good show!
She let her thoughts wander to Lord John Roxton... Damn this man! She forced herself to think about anything else, but not him!
She had three weeks to make a decision about Callum's request... If she did not go to Shanghai, Xan would be very irritated! He would still send another of his men to try to convince her again! She decided to wait until Philip came back. She would buy another passport because the one that Callum had given her would not be valid. This way, she could have a few weeks to herself. She stretched lazily, smiling, when she heard breaking glass. She quickly got out of the water and put her white robe on. Another noise resounded into the house.
-Philip? She called.
Maybe he had forgotten something. She slowly went downstairs to where she was sure she heard the noise, but Philip was really gone! She raised her shoulders. She was so tired that imagining sounds wasn't very farfetched! As she was going up stairs, a sturdy ice-cold hand covered her mouth and an arm surrounded her stomach, making it impossible for to defend herself.
-I didn't know that you were so beautiful Parsifal.
Marguerite's blood froze and she stopped moving altogether. Somebody had determined her code-name!! She was completely lost!
-Who are you?! She shouted, there's no one called Parsifal here!
-Mmh you seem to be a good liar, but it doesn't work with me. I know what you plan and you will not complete it.
With these words, the man pushed her against the banisters of the stairs. The young lady turned around abruptly to strike the stranger, but he was gone! She deftly locked the door and went to her room!
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Roxton tapped the table, eating his lunch.
- I can't believe that I didn't find some information about Lady Marguerite Krux yet! It's as if her name appeared out of nowhere!
-Did you want my opinion Lord Roxton? Asked Jack who brought him some orange juice.
-Tell me...
-I think that you are falling in love with this beautiful Lady!
- Me!?! Not at all! Retorted John, what convinced you of this?
- I am going to answer your question if you'll allow me, Jack laughed, how many times have you run after a woman who did not even deign an interested glance towards you?
John had to admit that he was right... He had never tried "to court" a woman who wanted to know nothing about him. However, the passionate kiss he had exchanged with the beautiful woman had incited him to see her again. He was inconceivably attracted to her, like a magnet! Seeing that Jack was waiting for an answer to his question which had seemed more like a remark, he said:
-Actually, I don't know myself what takes me!
-And indeed, it is almost evident! You two are very attracted! His butler burst out.
Roxton raised his eyes to the sky, getting up.
-In that case, I'll leave! I will join this gorgeous and attractive woman! He laughed with a roguish smile.
He left his dining room as a genius idea imposed on him!!! He was going to bring Marguerite to his island!
***
Marguerite took a drink of orange juice and got up to clear her lunch dishes. Just to be all alone, she had given the servant the day off! She was climbing the stairs to dress suitably when someone knocked on her door. She took her time answering it. Roxton was standing in front of her with a mischievous smile.
- May I ask why you're here?!?
John grinned; he had surprised her, she was still in her robe...not that he was displeased!
-I want to invite you somewhere, but the place is a surprise...
Marguerite curved an eyebrow. He was really persistent!
-Listen, I planned something else for today and I really don't have time!
-It's strange, but I have difficulty believing you!
- I don't care!
- Well... you don't give me a choice!
-What?!?
-I'm obliged to kidnap you!
-Don't you dare think about it! She exclaimed seeing him take a step in her direction.
-Why not? He questioned innocently, taking another step toward her.
- OK! I will follow you but move back! She laughed in spite of herself.
When she had finally decided to go to Shanghai, this handsome Lord put these plans in the gutter! She could push him out, but she had to admit that she liked his presence... She kept him waiting in the hallway while she went to dress in a skirt and blouse. She quickly returned and asked him…
-Where we going?
-I though that I had already told you, it's a surprise...
She raised her eyes to the sky and left her house…without locking the door...
Marguerite did not breathe a word during the entire trip up to the lake, where she saw an island that stood out in the middle of the water, filled with sand and trees a little further. A boat rocked slowly, from left to right over the waves on the bank in front of them.
-You brought me to an island? She mocked.
-Indeed, it is a true small piece of paradise, but if you prefer to turn back I see no problem, however, my driver will only come back in six hours!!
She turned to see where the automobile had stopped earlier only to discover an empty place.
-Six hours! We will stay on this island six hours!
-Naturally! Is there a problem? He questioned with a roguish smile.
-Yes! What will we do...you and me, on your small deserted island?
-Have a lunch, I prepared a picnic, otherwise let your imagination run free!
-You are certainly the most arrogant man that I have ever met, she murmured in a sigh taking a place in the boat, near the small basket of food.
She let him sit down near the oars which he grasped. They quickly crossed the lake up to the island where, once on the ground, she stayed a long moment looking at the surroundings. It is true that it was magnificent, a sincerely peaceful place without the chaos of cars in the streets of London... She set her grey-green eyes on John who was spreading out the blanket. He then turned to her with one of those famous irresistible smiles. Why was this man alone in his life, without a woman? She had had wind of the numerous conquests of Lord Roxton, so why he was with her, when he knew that all the others could fall to his feet?
-Come on! Time to eat! He said gently.
She was going to make a sharp remark, but decided otherwise, judging that he didn't deserve it. He was really too patient with her and she did not remember a time when a man had showed so much interest. She had maybe loved Philip, but he had never tried to understand her or please her... They had gotten married because of a stupid deal! She decided to stop her reflections which weren't going in the right direction and took a place in front of John who handed her some fruits. She looked at him with a sort of fascination whereas he interrogated:
-What do you do?
Marguerite did not understand why he asked, but she answered:
-I am an interpreter...
-You speak many languages?
-Yes and you, except to take your role as Lord very seriously, what do you do?
-You always change the subject from you!
-I owe you no report on my life!
-No... But how did you gain the lady's title?
-Is this an interrogation!
-Damn, are you always on the defensive?
-Always!
Not only did this woman never talk about herself, but she had to have the last word! Nevertheless, he changed the subject, just to change her mood... They spoke for a long time, at least two good hours without stopping and without discussing anything very personal, just citing some anecdotes of their common lives... It was delightful to see her laughing when he hinted at some of his small adventures with his brother. Two more hours passed and they took advantage of the sun that was rare in England. Finally, John wanted to annoy her or perhaps to make her angry! He slowly took the hand of the lady inciting her to get up near him.
-Let's go for a swim!
The young lady raised her eyebrows.
-No way! She exclaimed trying to escape from is hands.
-You believe that I listened to what you were saying?
He pulled her a little bit closer to the small waves that touched their bare feet.
-You will regret what you have in that head! She warned seeing him getting closer to pushing her in the water.
She was faster than he was and established a good distance between them, allowing her to splash him with her right foot and to flee on the warm sand, knowing he would try to catch her! She escaped as best as she could in the small moment before he was much too close! She threw some sand at him with a laugh, losing her breath, but did not remain free for long, he took her in his arms. At first she believed that he was really going to throw her in the water, thus she struggled, but did little in the way of gaining freedom! He, however, put her back on her feet. As she raised her head towards him with challenge in her eyes, he bent down, and kissed her! She did not push him away, quite the opposite! This time it was not a starved kiss like the last one they had exchanged under the stars, it came much more from their hearts instead of their physical attraction…or maybe some of both! Marguerite would have been able to prolong this kiss for a while, but a flash suddenly seized her!
She was comfortably stretched out and she turned to glance at John who was building a sand castle. She put down a coconut drink, and said:
-It's not exactly a Brighton beach, but it is a lovely day.
-Aren't you glad we came?
-I suppose I should say we should come here more often.
-We should do it every day... Come on, let's go for swim!
He took her and pulling her to her feet, they laughed...
-Without a bathing costume?
-Why not, we're all alone, it wouldn't be the first time!
John saw that something happen to Marguerite. At first she had abruptly gone away then her glance fixed on the ground.
-Marguerite, are you all right?
- I... hem... yes! Shouldn't your driver be back? She asked.
Roxton lowered his head to his watch and agreed:
-Yes.... we should leave...
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