111 Hungry Baby


    E had the most rxing and fun-filled day at home; gossiping with Denise, sunbathing by the cliffside, reading a romance novel, cloud gazing in the coolness of the day, treating herself to mouth-watering delicacies, and watching the sunset as the day ended. She felt so rxed and energized that nothing could ruin her mood.


    In the coolness of the evening, she sat by the terrace waiting patiently for darling Leon to arrive. She couldn’t stop herself from missing him so much as he seemed to have possessed her thoughts.


    E unconsciously stroked the Jade green amulet around her neck and her thoughts raced down to Ifub.


    She thought briefly of Nana Esther and an overwhelming peace of mind enveloped her. She closed her eyes momentarily and envisioned herself in Nana Esther’s magical cabin. She pictured all the beautiful and colorful sweet-smelling flower extract on Nana Esther’s table. She imagined Nana Esther’s magical smile and her words of wisdom.


    “Oh, Miatisa! I miss you so much!” E said in a whisper.


    At the mention of Nana Esther’s Ifub name, E’s stomach growled loudly, pulling her out of her pleasant thoughts.


    “Didn’t I just eat an hour ago?” E quizzed herself in bewilderment. “What’s with all these hunger pangs? If I keep eating in this manner, I will lose my shape in a matter of weeks.”


    In response to her protesting words, her stomach growled again and louder this time. E hissed and stood up, she went straight to the kitchen and requested a te of chicken carrot soup and toast.


    She returned to the dining room and waited patiently for her meal to arrive. While in the waiting process, she speedily consumed two apples and some grapes, to tame her continuous annoyingly growling stomach.


    .....


    Finally, when her meal arrived, she consumed everything on her te to her astonishment and amusement.


    “You must be very hungry honey,” Leon’s gentle voice echoed in the dining room. “It was so cute, watching my hungry baby eat.” He teased and walked up to her.


    E felt so embarrassed and was at loss for words. She had not heard or seen Leon entering the dining room. The thought that he had been watching her all along made her cover her face in shame.


    “Babe, you don’t have to do that!” Leon removed her hand from her face, pulled her up to her feet, and hugged her tenderly. He nuzzled the side of her neck with his nose, breathing in her heavenly floral fragrance.


    E shuddered and giggled in excitement as Leon’s warm breath fanned the side of her neck.


    “I’ve missed you so much, my love!” Leon pulled her out of his embrace and tenderly kissed her soft lips.


    “I’ve missed you too,” E broke away from the kiss to catch her breath. “How long have you been standing and watching me eat?” She questioned Leon, still feeling shy.


    “Long enough to make my mouth water for that delicious soup you were eating.” Leon kissed her forehead and made her take her seat.


    He called on Paul and requested two more tes of the soup that E just had.


    “Two! Can you finish two tes?” E raised an eyebrow in a cute but funny way.


    “Sure, as long as we eat together.” Leon stroked her cheeks, smiling.


    “Oh, no! I’m stuffed! I ate more that my fill due to the deliciousness of the food.” E protested with one hand raised.


    “I won’t take no for an answer, my love,” Leon said firmly. “I’ll feed you with at least one or two spoons and then I’ll eat the remaining food. Deal?” He gave E the cutest puppy eyes she had ever seen.


    “Hahaha!” Eughed uncontrobly. “Deal!” She said still amused.


    “I love you so much.” Leon leaned closer and kissed her.


    “I love you most!” E returned the kiss.


    While Leon was eating, he told E briefly about his uncle Maxwell and his intentions toe around.


    “I hope he finds me appealing,” E said. Her slightly shaky voice conveyed her fears.


    “You have nothing to worry about, my dear.” Leon tried to assure her. “He’s noting here to choose a wife for me. The truth is that he is eager to see you. He wants me to bring you down to the airport.”


    “Bring me to the airport!” E said in an rmed tone.


    “Rx, babe! Don’t overthink it! All you have to do is just be yourself around him. Although he might be crude in his approach, he’s an amazing soul within. At the right time, you’ll get to appreciate his person.”


    “Hmm...” E breathed down her anxiety. “I hope so!”


    Leon was rounding up his meal when he got a brief message from Sky that made him smile devilishly.


    [Sky: Boss, Jane has been taken by Albert’s tugs.]


    E looked at Leon queerly but said nothing. After all, she wasn’t allowed to meddle in his business.


    “After taking such a delicious meal, there’s only one ce I can think of,” Leon said with a mischievous smile.


    “Where?” E questioned with a suspicious look dancing at the corner of her eyes.


    Leon stood up and lifted E effortlessly into his arms. “Time to hit the shower before bed.”


    “But, I have already taken...” E’s words were swallowed by a passionate kiss from Leon as he took her toward his bedroom.


    They showered together amidst mind-blowing lovemaking and then ended on the bed; where Leon cuddled E until they both fell asleep.


    By the following morning, Leon and E both prepared early for work. They had a quick breakfast together and left the vi together in the same car, with E’s bodyguard following closely behind.


    “E, you must never go out alone without your bodyguards,” Leon warned strictly. “Ensure that you are always alert and your gun is kept handy. Whenever you sense danger, feel free to use your weapon without overthinking it. I will always be a call away when you need me.” He kissed her on the lips.


    “Thanks, Leon,” E hugged him and was about to step out of the car, as they had already arrived at herpany, but Leon held her back.


    “One more thing, the F&K fashion home now has a new CEO by the name of Luke Robinson. Beware of him in case hees calling.”