Richard was engrossed in his thought when someone knocked at the door of his office. He ordered the person to enter. Leah entered the room with Noah tailing behind her. The sight was enough to irk him. He was concerned for him. But Ric also knew Noah would never betray him.

“I want to show something to you.”

“Go ahead.” Ric had a feeling it wouldn’t be good.

“Ta da. Our wedding card. Isn’t it royal? Our names are written with gold strings. And the wedding date is on 1st of the next month. Did you liked it?”

“What the hell? Next month? When did you decided the date ? Are you out of your mind?”

“When you were nursing that little damsel in distress, Me and Victoria decided the date.”

“You are not marrying my mother. You should’ve asked me first. I’m not marrying you next month.”

“What do you mean you don’t want get married next month? You have been doing this for the past four years. Will you even marry me?”

“Leah for once try to understand. I am investigating the shooting. It’s not the right time.”

“It’ll never be the right time. You are the mafia king you’ll always have enemies shooting at you? I’ve already sent the invitation to my father. He’ll come two days before the wedding. Now will you please Excuse me?”

Leah left the room after dropping the bomb. She knew Ric would never marry her. She had to do it. She had already waited four years to become the queen. She won’t be waiting anymore. She’ll have that crown by hook or crook.

“Are you fine?”

“Noah please leave.”

“ Man, I understand —”

“NO YOU DON’T FUCKING UNDERSTAND. YOU KNEW ABOUT THIS, DIDN’T YOU?”

“No Ric. If I had known I would’ve never let her do that”

“Noah. Right now it’ll be better for you to leave.”

“As you wish. I just want you to do what’s right.”

Ric stopped himself from punching him to guts. His anger knew no bounds. He couldn’t do anything now. His hatred for Leah intensifying with each passing second. And Leah isn’t what she pretends. She is much sharper and manipulative.

But Ric was no fool. He’d already started his planning and to execute his plan he’ll need a wedding. For this he’ll need all the help of his loyal men. This will be deadly game. If he loses, he’ll lose everything and if he wins he’ll have everything he loved.

Amara looked around her new room. Its interior was a mix of brown and red. After being in the medical room for the past three days, she was glad to escape the smell of drug and medicine. Amara was upset with Ric. He had not even came to see her once after the morning . She smiled remembering the antics of her bodyguard. Two were jolly and the other two were serious. What a combination! She thought. She was waiting for Jasmin to come and help her in bath. A knock on the door disturbed her thoughts.

“Come in Jasmine.”

“Its me. Jasmine had to take care of something.”

“Ric. Oh! You finally remembered me? Where’s Jasmine? She was going to help me. Now how am I supposed to do it alone?”

“I can help you.”

“You can’t. I am very sure if your fiancé sees you giving me a bath she’ll raise hell on you.”

Ric was in front of her face within a second.

“I can if I want to do it.” Ric whispered in her ear.

His proximity was enough to make Amara’s brain as mushy as cheese. But if Ric wanted to play a game, a game is what he’ll get. She held his shoulder with the unwounded hand and blew her hot breath on his neck.

“You should know your adversary Mr. Black.”

“I know her better than she knows herself. I’ll prepare your bath tub. Till then be a good girl.”

Ric added bubbles in the bath. He had made sure to place Amara in the room opposite of his. No one is to enter king’s hallway without his permission. He had given the utmost thought to Amara’s privacy and security. Going back to the room he saw her humming a tune.

“Okay. Lets give you a bath.”

“Ric, I don’t think so its right. I’ll wait for Jasmin to come.”

“Amara, I’ll never do anything you say no to. ”

“Okay. But close your eyes when I am not decent.”

“Aye captain.”

Picking up her in his arms, Ric took her to the luxurious bathroom. The fragrance adding to the already tensed atmosphere. Ric placed herself on the floor and closing his eyes he started undressing her. It wasn’t the first time he was doing this. But the situation is quite different. He knows his limit. He’s never going to do something that’ll make Amara uncomfortable.

“Get in the tub ,love.”

After getting in the tub, Amara started rubbing the soapy water on her body as Ric had turned back. She was being very careful not to wet her wound. Sensing she would not be able to wash her hair herself she decided to ask Ric for help.

“Ric, can you help me with my hair?”

“Sure.”

Ric took the shampoo and rubbed the product on her scalp. He massaged her scalp softly. There was nothing sexual about it, but it didn’t stopped Amara from moaning. Maybe it was the fatigue. She knew Ric had magical fingers. Its as if he knows everything.

“Damn, I missed this.”

“Me too.”

Amara knew whatever she’s going to say will change everything from here. But she knew she’s ready to take the step.

“Ric, will you do something if I ask?”

“I’ll try to.”

Looking into his eyes, Amara spoke the two words that’ll change this equation forever.

“KISS ME.”

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"Anyone who is in love is making love the whole time, even when they’re not. When two bodies meet, it is just the cup overflowing. They can stay together for hours, even days. They begin the dance one day and finish it the next, or–such is the pleasure they experience–they may never finish it. No eleven minutes for them.”

― Paulo Coelho, Eleven Minutes

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