A Baby For Billionaire Knox

THEME: Series of dates

Then Adella explained everything to him. The underworld, her family, her wish and how she ended up in the human world.

“So you are always unconscious because your family are making connections with Neifion.” Knox Martins said.

“Yes Neifion can’t dwell in this world because it belonged to a water god.” Eretia replied. Her hair was a bit dry now.

Knox Martins stood up and sat in front of Eretia so he could look straight into her eyes. “So what about you? Can you dwell in this world?” He asked.

“No, I have to return with Neifion.” Eretia responded.

“And after returning it.. is there any possibility that you will come back here?” Knox demanded.

“No.” Eretia replied.

Knox Martins squeezed her hands gently.”There must be a way to bring you come back.” He mumbled.

Eretia shook her head negatively. Her father would definitely ground her for life if she finally returned home.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“When do you intend to go back?” Knox kissed their locked hands.

Then Eretia remembered the change in balance of the sea. “Soon.” Her response was too short and precise. She would return home and end the pain attached to the connection.

“Eretia.. please don’t go.” Knox reached out to caress her face. “I can’t possibly live without you.” He confessed.

“Knox, you and I live in different worlds. We can’t work out even if we want to be together forever.” Eretia flashed him a small smile.

“We can make it work.” Knox Martins countered.

“How?” Eretia asked.

“We can find a way to break Neifion and throw it into the sea. You are a human now and then we can be together.. forever.” Knox held on to her hands tightly.

“That’s impossible. I can’t be with you forever. I have to be a full human to be able to do that.” Eretia retorted.

“Is there a way to make you a full human?” Knox questioned.

She was silent. “To be honest, when we first met, I told you myself that you had cast a spell on me.. and maybe I was right. I love you so much but it pains me to find out that you would be leaving soon.” Knox knuckles rubbed her cheeks that tears already stained.

“I am sorry, Knox.” Eretia whispered in tears. “I wish I could live here with you forever but I can’t change the fact that I don’t belong here.” She added.

“So what do we do?” Knox sniffled.

Eretia reached out to wipe the tear that strayed down his cheek. “Please don’t cry.”

“I can’t help it.. stay a bit longer.” Knox rested his forehead on hers. “One year.. two years or five and when you are ready to leave we’ll end things together. I’ll be laid to rest here and you will return to your world.” He sounded serious.

“No that’s not a good idea. Knox, you have to stay with your mom.. and think about her. You are all she has now.. and this shouldn’t be the end for you. Believe me, you can love another woman if you want to-”

Knox cuts her off sharply. “No I want you.. only you.” His gaze moved from her eyes to her full lips. “I am surprised by how strongly you have affected me. I love you, Eretia.” He admitted.

“I love you too but -” Knox bent his head and laid his mouth on hers putting her words at bay. Eretia surrendered to the kiss and opened up to him at the first touch.

Long minutes passed and Knox didn’t lift his mouth like he used to and suddenly she knew he wasn’t as controlled as she had thought anymore. And if she didn’t call it off, they would end up making love and Eretia didn’t want such to happen between them.

Fierceness swept through her and gently she pushed Knox away to break off the kiss. He drew back to look at her. Eretia’s breathe caught in her throat as she tried to avoid Knox’s gaze.

“I.. I.. don’t think… it is a good idea.” She mumbled.

And Knox nodded in agreement. “Alright. I understand.” He placed a kiss on her forehead.

“Can I go with you to the office now?” She asked.

“Sure but on one condition.” Knox stated.

“What condition?” Eretia arched her eyebrows.

Knox stood up and tucked his hands in his pocket. “Go on a date with me tomorrow, the next day and the day after. We’ll stop going out together a day to your departure.” He responded.

“We have a lot of work to attend to at the agency. And remember the fashion runway is on Saturday.” Eretia flickered her hair behind her ear.

“Yeah I know and everything is almost done and we still have enough time. I don’t want to wake up one morning to find out that you are gone without going on a date with me or us having so much fun. I need to have you in my memory.” Knox sniffled.

“Let’s do it this way-” Eretia paused.

“Go on.” Knox urged her.

“We’ll attend to work first and go out later in the evening.” Eretia said.

“I want the whole day.” Knox objected.

“Come on, Knox. Remember we agreed that we would attend to business when the need arises -”

“And have fun the rest of the time.” Knox completed her intended statement.

Eretia rolled her eyes. “There is no much work to do at the office so we can have fun.” Knox was determined to spend a lot of time with her.

“Okay.. we’ll drop by at the agency first to check things out and then hang out. Deal?” Eretia stated

“Deal.” Knox agreed with a beam on his face. He leaned in and kissed her lips quickly. “So how about we go out today?” Knox smiled.

Eretia giggled. “Sounds good.” she agreed.

“Go and get dressed while I change up too.” He stole a kiss from her again.

“Okay.” Eretia flashed him a bright smile.

THURSDAY MORNING

Eretia crawled out of bed when she heard a soft Knock on the door. “Good..” Knox kissed Eretia before she could complete the greeting words. She hit his chest gently to break off the kiss but he held on to her.

“Greetings.. First..” Eretia replied in between the kiss.

Knox pulled away with a smirk on his face. “Oh sorry love.” He pinched her cheeks gently before stepping into her room.

Knox had opted into a fitted black Jean and navy blue body hugging top that showed off his well built shoulders and sculpted chest.

“I can see you are ready for another date.” Eretia teased him.

“Yes I enjoyed yesterday’s date.” Knox grinned.

“Likewise.” She smiled.

“Hmm.. So miss hurry up and let’s go on a fun filled up date.” He pressed a finger to his lips.

“I need to take a shower.” Eretia whispered

“You woke up late.” He feigned a stern look.

“I slept late last night.” Eretia reminded him with a wink.

They had slept around 2:45 p. m yesterday. Knox Martins had insisted that they visit many places together and they did. And when they arrived home, he requested that they cuddle and talk and play a love game before finally going to bed.

A beeping sound interrupted Knox when he was about to talk. It was his cellphone.

“I’ll be right back.” Eretia headed for the bathroom.

“Hello mom.” Knox cleared his throat.

“How are you doing?” Mrs Elaina Martins asked.

“I am fine… you?” Knox asked in return.

“I am good. Where is Eretia? I haven’t heard from her since the last time she came to my office.” Mrs Elaina said.

Knox Martins didn’t want to tell her Eretia was unconscious in between. “Hmm.. she is very.. very busy at work.” Knox said unsteadily.

“Helping you out with the preparation of the show.” Mrs Elaina mumbled.

“Yes.” Knox replied.

“Well I am coming to the agency today to see you.” Mrs Elaina Martins announced.

Knox closed his eyes. “Can’t you wait till Saturday? She would be at the show.”

“No I want to see the both of you. We need to talk.” Mrs Elaina retorted.

Knox knew her visit was going interrupt their date. “Okay. I’ll let her know you are coming over to the agency.”

“Bye. Take care.” Mrs Elaina ended the call.

“Hey love, my mom is coming to the office today!” Knox said loudly so that she could hear him from the bathroom.

Eretia hummed a response as she brushed her teeth.

“I’ll be waiting outside.” Knox said.

“I’ll be out soon.” Eretia answered.

“Take your time.” Knox said before moving out of the room.