A/N: Sorry for the delayed update. i had been all over the country so I don't have constant connection. Thank you for your kind respond in my last update. I just hope you continuously found this story fun and enjoyable to your liking.
How crazy are you for her?
You lift my feet of the ground
Spin me away…
You make me crazier…
Lost in your eyes…
(Crazier)
Chapter twenty-three: After Party
To say that she is joyful that the wedding was over is the understatement of the year. If she could just toss her wedding gown and just topple on top of her bed and sleep away the tiredness, she would gladly do it. But as of the moment she can't because she needs to get ready in their flight going to Paris, where they supposed have their "honeymoon" as Alex suggested when they had a talked about where they are going after the wedding. Not that she is expecting a honeymoon but she wanted to know where they are going to live after all this catastrophe. The instant she asked this question, she wanted to take it back because of the mirth flowing in Alex's eyes.
"We are going to Paris." Alex answered teasingly.
"Why?" I asked confused.
"Of course after the wedding we are having our honeymoon in the "City of Love." After that if you want to have a cruise in the Caribbean we could arrange that when I have the time to clear my schedule." Alex answered with a hint of playfulness in her voice.
"I didn't mean that. I'm actually asking where we are living after the wedding." I cringed when I realized that Alex perceived my question differently.
"In my house in New York." Alex answered seriously again then dismissed the topic as if nothing happen.
"Are your feet hurting?" Alex whispered to me.
"No but the gown is too heavy and I want to change now." I said trying to bunch it up in my arms. Alex stopped walking causing me to stop also because she is holding one of my arms. Before I could even comprehend what she is planning to do, I am already lifted in the air and squealing in the top of my lungs.
"Put me down, Alex! I'm too heavy and I know you are also tired from the event." I said with a panic in my voice.
"No. I'm fine." she said while walking continuously towards the stairs leading to my room. I automatically wrapped my arms in Alex's neck to balance us both. I could feel her arms in my claves flexing a bit.
"I told you, I'm heavy." I said shyly. Alex just hummed a disapproval sound and then slowly descended the stairs. I looked at her with amazement because she didn't break a sweat descending the stairs.
"I lifted some weights in the gym for some years now." She answered not looking at me.
Is she a mind reader now?
"No. I don't read minds but I could read what you are thinking based on your face." She looked at me for fleeting seconds then continue our walked to my room. When we arrived in front of my room, she lowered me gently then made sure that my wedding gown is not too crumpled.
"Thank you." I politely said in whispered.
"It is my pleasure to serve you, my wife." She said then bowed slightly and walked in the opposite direction of my room. I could feel my heart almost thumped out of my chest because of the last two words she said to me. The warm started to pump from my chest and slowly travelling to my stomach like it was tickling it then I could feel it in my whole body. I just hope that it doesn't manifest itself in my cheeks as a blush because even though she was gone already, I don't want to admit to myself that I'm starting to like her again.
"Did you stop liking her?"
I opened my door, shaking the thought away.
While walking lazily back to my designated room in the house, I tried not to think how comfortable I called Piper as my wife. I don't like the fuzzy warm I'm feeling right now in my stomach because of how I saw Piper blushed after hearing me said the last two words with such tenderness I can't remember having it on my personality. I tried to shake off the feeling of caring too much of Piper's welfare while we are having the reception already. When I saw how uncomfortable she is with her heels, I wanted to cast out all the guest to ensure Piper's rest but fortunately I hold my tongue up to the last minute. Nicky would be so thrilled seeing me all warming up to Piper already.
"Well, well, if I didn't know any better, I could say that "The Great Vause" is already softening to her wife on their first day of their marriage." I heard Nicky said once I'm inside my room.
"What are doing here Nicky? All the beautiful guest in the wedding is currently down stairs." I said looking at her with disbelief.
"Actually I'm hiding in here because some deranged woman tried to hook up with me." She answered. I raise my brow to her, not believing what she said.
"Actually I'm here because Red wanted to give you this gift before you go to Paris." Nicky said then handed me a vial containing a liquid form. I looked at her questioningly before she retreaded to the door.
"It's an aphrodisiac at the same time it will keep your stamina high." She said then left with a mischievous laughter.
A blush crept on my face when I realized what the vial is for.
"Fucking Red!" I said no one in particular then walked to my suit case and change my clothing for the flight.
After making sure that everything I needed for the trip to Paris is already packed, I flopped on my bed and tried to rest the tiredness I had felt for the day. A soft knock interrupted my moment but it a welcoming disturbance for me at this point.
"Come in! The door isn't locked." I said not bothering to see who could be my guest at this point.
"Are you really tired? Do you want to postpone the flight so you could rest for a bit before we head to Paris?" I heard Alex asked then I felt her presence in the foot of my bed.
"No. I'm fine. I know that you are busy and I want this trip to be over so we can start working again." I said not bothering to sit and be a gracious host of the moment. I waited for her to say anything but for the second time around in the span of less than an hour, Alex surprised me again. She removed my shoes and gently massaged my right foot.
"What are you doing?" I said then bite my lip to stop myself from making a noise that will sound we are doing something sexy.
"Massaging your feet. I noticed you are uncomfortable with your heels during the ceremony." She said while continuing what she is doing.
"So you are paying attention on what I'm doing during the whole time." I stated as a matter-of-factly.
"Of course. Who wouldn't pay attention to the most beautiful woman in the world if she is standing beside me?" she said and I could feel a smirk coming out of Alex. I could feel my face getting warm from her compliment but I would want her to know that I could still be affected with her compliments.
"Is this your plan of making me fall for you, Ms. Vause?" I asked her and a moan escaped from my throat when she massaged a sore spot.
"Are you falling on me, Mrs. Vause?" she asked, not stopping with her actions.
I zipped my suitcase and called for my guard to put it in our car going to the airport.
"Our car? Referring to Piper?"
Shut up!
I walked distracted to Piper's room. I just want to make sure that she is fine and ready for the flight. And there is need to help Piper with her suitcase because I know she is tired. I'm not chivalrous, I just want to help her with all that I can. I knock softly in her door and ask if I could come in and I heard her answered me lazily. The sight I was welcome with is one of the most beautiful thing I see. Piper is wearing loose fit see through blouse and a torn in the edges denim shorts. She is also supporting a comfy black doll shoes. My heart pinch a little when I saw how tired she is.
"Are you really tired? Do you want to postpone the flight so you could rest for a bit before we head to Paris?" I asked masking the concern in my voice with neutrality. I walked to the foot of her bed.
"No. I'm fine. I know that you are busy and I want this trip to be over so we can start working again." She answered. I don't know what to do to help her so I opted to the first thing I know. I removed her shoes and started massaging on of her foot.
"What are you doing?" she asked with a shake in her voice.
"Massaging your feet. I noticed you are uncomfortable with your heels during the ceremony." I answered truthfully.
"So you are paying attention on what me during the whole time." she stated as a matter-of-factly.
"Of course. Who wouldn't pay attention to the most beautiful woman in the world if she is standing beside me?" I said even before I could stop myself from complimenting her. I wanted to smack my face on what I have said because apparently my tongue decided against me.
"Is this your plan of making me fall for you, Ms. Vause?" she asked her and a moan escaped from her throat when I massaged a sore spot. I can't remember what I'm going to say to her before she moaned and I'm definitely feeling hot and bothered with the beautiful sounds she is making. I tried to revive the situation with my question.
"Are you falling on me, Mrs. Vause?" I asked, correcting her statement with the proper title.
"Then you need to notch up your game, Mrs. Vause." She answered with a rougher voice.
"Oh I plan to." I answered smugly trying to cover my embarrassment.
After a few minutes of silence, Alex stands from her position and ask where my suitcase is. I told her that I can carry it but she just shrugged and looked at my room and located it in the corner of my room.
"Do you want me to carry you down?" Alex asked teasingly.
"No! I could walked alone." I said then abruptly stand, making me a bit dizzy and stumbled a bit. I brace myself for the fall but I am welcome with a face too close for my liking.
"Be careful there, Mrs. Vause. I don't want the people thinking that I'm already physically hurting you after our wedding." Alex said in a huskier tone than before. I couldn't stop myself from looking at her hypnotizing eyes and her lips that is parted as if asking me to bridge the distance of our face. I could feel the pull of a strong force to taste perfection again. My toes is getting cold and hot at the same time because of Alex's breath fanning at my lips.
"Uhmm! Sorry to interrupt you but I want to say good bye to my best friend." Polly said with a tinge of redness in her cheeks. I tried to swiftly distance myself from Alex but she just slowly release me and hook an arm to my waist.
"Of course, you can do that but make sure to return her to me after." Alex said then lightly kissed my cheeks. She walked out of my room with my suitcases.
"Is it me or is it really hot on your room?' Polly asked with a smirk on her face. I smack her with all my might as to stop her from teasing me.
I lowered Piper's suitcases beside the car and let my guard to arrange it in the back. I could still feel my heart racing but not because of tiredness or exhaustion from carrying the suitcases. I walked towards the kitchen to grab a drink because I could feel my throat dry from the tension. I could not deny that there is electricity between us whenever a situation like this happen. It is like we are live wires just waiting for someone to put a water on it so we can spark and ignite each other with the electricity.
"Can I talk to you?" Cal asked when I closed the door of the fridge.
"Shit! Fucking shit!" I said surprised.
"Sorry for startling you." Cal said apologetically.
"No its okay but next time please make you presence known to me." I said a bit annoyed.
"I called your name but you are so deep in your thought." Cal said defensively. I just shrug it off because I don't want to admit to him that I'm thinking about Piper. Again.
"Yes. What I could do for you?" I asked shifting our attention to him. I heard him sighed a little and after a few minutes of composing himself, he finally talked.
"I know that you vehemently hate our family but please don't hurt Piper so much. If you really want us to pay for everything, just take it on us. Piper doesn't know anything about what happen to your family." Cal said straight to the point. If this is a different situation, I would have like Cal's personality but I feel that I need to be defensive.
"Our marriage is none of your business." I said seriously.
"It is because she is my sister." Cal said with the same seriousness in his tone.
"Still, whatever I'm going to do with your sister is none of your business. Remember, your family is the reason why Piper is in this kind of situation." I said then walked out of the kitchen. I felt repulsive with my defensive action but I don't want to look soft in front of Cal. I went to our car and waited for Piper to get in.
