Hidden Surprises
ROBERT
“Please wait a moment, Mr. Bradley.”
I stepped away from the estate manager, grabbing my vibrating phone from my pocket to answer the call.
As I continued to walk away from the mansion’s busy corridor, the ringing became louder and I looked at the screen, where I saw Renee’s name flash across.
Swiping the answer button while simultaneously pushing open a set of wooden doors, my eyes darted around and caught sight of the balcony.
The sky outside was cloudless and a little dark because it was getting late, but the view was still lovely, and hearing Renee’s voice would make it even better.
“Robert?….” She sounded nervous and confused, making me worry for a split second.
“Hello, baby girl. Are you okay?”
“Why are you asking that? Of course, I am okay.” She replied, chuckling on the other end. The sound made me relax again.
“You didn’t sound alright at first. Is there a problem? Talk to me….” I trailed off as I gently closed the door and walked to the large balcony, gripping the railing tightly and staring ahead.
“Everything is the problem, Robert.” She said after a brief moment of silence. Before I could respond, she added, “Where the hell are you?!”
“Oh…” I couldn’t complete my thought, my eyes falling to the ground floor before returning to the dusky sky. “Are you already at the suite?” I asked gently, and she huffed in response.
“Talk to me, Renee.”
“Yes, I am. Add that to the fact that I might be a bit pissed right now, Rob.”
“Why?”
“Why? You sound sarcastic and nonchalant. I don’t like your tone, especially when I arrive at the suite expecting you to be here. Where are you?”
I leaned against the railing, chuckling, and hummed. “I’m somewhere, but I’ll be with you soon.”
“How soon?” She asked and added. “We’re supposed to have a date tonight. Your driver arrived on time to pick me up, and now I’m in your hotel suite, holding a card inscribed with my personal details. There’s no sign of you, and I’m all alone in this big place.”
“Calm down, Renee.”
“Robert!” Her tone was even firmer now. For some reason, the sound made blood rush to my groin, causing me to grumble.
What this woman did to me. She was angry at my absence, but her pissed-off, sexy voice made me crave her more.
I chuckled darkly again, my throat bobbing.
“Robert!” She called out again, “Whatever game you’re playing, I just-”
“Be calm, Renee.” I interrupted before she got too worked up. “The card you have. I requested it. It’s your key to my hotel suite, and you’re welcome to visit whenever you want. I should’ve given it to you long ago, but you now have it.”
“Okay. Where have you gone?” She asked, and I could hear some minor scuffle sounds in the background as if she was searching angrily for something.
“I went to check up on something. I’ll be home soon.”
“What did you go to check up on? Where are you? Tell me, Robert!” She continued to pester me, and the grin on my face widened.
I felt terrible doing this, but she had to be patient. I was bringing her to the mansion tomorrow. All her questions and concerns would be put to rest, but this had to be secret for now.
“Robert…” Her voice faltered. “You know how much this annoys me-keeping me in suspense or silence like this. Why can’t you tell me where you are? A hint? Or are you planning something special for me tonight?”
“Huh?”
“Yes. Are you planning a surprise for me tonight? That’s why you don’t want to say anything. Like the first time you took me on a yacht trip. What’re you planning now? Something different?”
The excitement in her voice was palpable, and my chest tightened sweetly.Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.
Smiling back, I responded, “I do have a surprise for you, ma cherie. However, you’ll be able to see it tomorrow.”
“Robert!” She groaned in frustration, but I just snickered.
“Don’t worry, baby girl. We have the entire weekend, and you will undoubtedly see your surprise tomorrow.”
“Alright.” She grumbled, adding, “I’ll be waiting for you here.”
“Make yourself at home, and do whatever you want.”
“I will.”
“Would you like me to get you anything on my way back? If you want, I could go grocery shopping. You like cookies, so I’ll buy some and more treats.”
“No, don’t bother yourself with that. Just return in one piece. Alright?”
“Okay, baby. I’ll see you soon.”
“See you soon, too.” She said curtly, and she hung up the phone with those last words.
I tossed my cell phone back into the pocket of my suit jacket and exited the balcony, taking one last lingering look at the view before me.
I still had some issues concerning the building, which I had to work on with Mr. Bradley before heading home to meet my girl.
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Driving speedily into the hotel’s car garage, I quickly parked, grabbed my briefcase from the backseat, and walked out.
A porter approached quickly. His hands stretched out to take my suitcase. After exchanging polite greetings, I handed him the bag as we walked into the building.
“I’m headed to Room 17.” I informed the man, who nodded. I waved my hand also at the receptionist, who greeted me with a wide smile.
“Good to see you again, Mr. Clarke. I hope you had a good day.” Anne, the bubbly front desk receptionist asked.
“I did, indeed. Thank you very much.” I acknowledged, reaching over to her desk and sliding some dollar bills. I then asked, “A woman is in my suite, right?”
“A certain Miss Renee, yes. I gave her the card you requested and told her to make herself at home.”
“Good. Thank you.”
“You’re welcome, and I appreciate the tip.” She returned to typing on her keyboard with a polite smile.
My heart skipped a beat as I walked toward the elevator, thinking about what awaited me.
A warm fuzzy feeling filled my soul as I wondered what she was up to.
Was this what being in love felt like? I asked myself, but I knew the answer to that question.
Ever since she stepped into my life, Renee had brought out these magical feelings I’d never thought I’d experience with someone else-this wonderfully warm and tender emotion that had lurked within my deepest recesses.
She made me feel alive, not just physically, what with the sex and everything. No! She made me feel emotionally alive as well.
It was strange and beautiful, and I couldn’t wait to show her the bright side of my world.
Make her mine… spoil her… cherish and lavish her with a love she’d never receive elsewhere… Fuck! This woman possessed my entire soul.
My smile widened as more images of her flashed through my mind, and I chuckled as I approached the open elevator door.
Once inside, I pressed the button to the seventeenth floor and waited patiently as it slowly rose.
I stepped out of the elevator as soon as it stopped, the doors sliding open, and drew my gaze to the quiet narrow hallway leading to my suite.
I approached the porter standing outside the door, obviously waiting for me.
With my hand extended toward him, I collected the briefcase and mumbled a thank you before tipping him.
“Thank you, Sir.” The man said. “Do have a good night.” He finished cheerfully, and with a nod, he took his leave.
I swiped my card on the suite’s automated door, a slight ping sounding as the door sprang open.
I stepped inside the dimly lit room, my brows furrowing as I looked around, wondering where Renee was.
I’d already imagined her standing by the door the moment she heard the ping, but my fantasy was dashed away when she was nowhere to be found.
Dropping my briefcase on a nearby couch, my hands gripped my tie and tugging roughly till it was free from my neck, I tossed the black silk material carelessly on the floor.
I was already on my way to the large bedroom when I caught a whiff of something delicious and heard what sounded like Renee’s voice. She was singing.
‘What a delightful surprise.’ I thought. My lips widened into a grin, and I began walking to the en-suite kitchen.
Stepping through the doorway, I watched in amusement as Renee stood before the stove, stirring a pot on low heat.
As I stared, my gaze trailed over her petite frame, down to her long legs and the curve of her ass.
Her hips swayed as she danced across the floor, softly humming under her breath, and her strawberry-blonde hair cascaded down her back.
I noticed she was wearing my shirt. It was oversized, and the material, though droopy, fit her snugly and perfectly.
Damn! She was stunning. So gorgeous and all mine. My Renee. My property.
If only I could keep staring at her without moving an inch. I didn’t get such an unobstructed sexy view every day, and I didn’t want to end it so quickly.
I wanted nothing more than to walk over to her, grab her roughly, and fuck her senselessly against the counter until she was screaming my name, regardless of whether she was cooking or not.
However, I had to suppress my raging hormones and concentrate on announcing my presence in the most unique way possible.
Or maybe I could startle her?!
She still hadn’t noticed me because she was preoccupied with her cooking duties, and with a smirk on my lips, I began to tiptoe toward her.
“Renee…” I softly called out, my lips inches from her neck, and as she stiffened. I wrapped my arms around her waist from behind, and she squealed.
“Robert!”
She yelled, laughing hysterically, as she tried to break free from my firm grip, but I wasn’t letting her go.
“Oh, my goodness! I felt frightened! When did you get here?”
“Not long ago.” I replied, trailing kisses down her neck. She continued giggling, her voice muffled simultaneously, “Why did you creep up on me like that? Don’t do that again. Shit! You freaking scared me.”
“That was the plan, baby girl.” I mumbled over and over as I inhaled her rosy fragrance, a grin on my lips, “The plan… the freaking plan….”