Chapter 4
Chapter Four
Anna
I lay there with my head resting on his muscular chest as I listened to the soft beats of his heart. I had never in my life experienced sex the way I did with him. He was a master and a god, and my body was still in shock. Shit. I sat up and grabbed my phone.
“What are you doing? I thought you were sleeping,” Wes spoke.
“I have to call my dad. Just be quiet, okay?” I smiled as I turned on the lamp.
“Sure.” He laughed.
“Anna Renae Young!” he shouted as he answered. “What the hell is going on?”
“Dad, I’m sorry, and in case you’re wondering, I’m fine.”
“Well, I’m glad someone is. Do you realize what you’ve done?”
“Yes, I am fully aware of what I’ve done. I put my happiness before anyone else’s.”
“Even at twenty-seven years old, you manage to make my blood pressure rise. Aren’t you even going to ask how Matthew is doing?”
“I was just getting to that. How is he?”
“He’s pissed, humiliated, and hurt! That’s how he is, and he doesn’t want to talk to you.”
“Okay. Then he doesn’t have to talk to me. I didn’t love him, Dad. I’m sorry to disappoint you, but it’s my life. He didn’t make me happy.”
“No one will ever make you happy, Anna.”
“Did you really want me to marry a man I wasn’t in love with?” I asked in a stern voice.
“Matthew is a good man with a promising future, and you treat him like he’s scum on the bottom of your shoe. You should be ashamed of yourself.”
“The only thing I’m ashamed of is almost settling because I didn’t want to disappoint you.”
“Well, you disappointed me again, Anna, and I’m afraid I can’t have unreliable people working at my company. You won't have a job whenever you decide to come back.”
I swallowed hard, even though I was prepared for this.
“I’m sorry you feel that way, Dad. But look on the bright side. You lost a daughter and gained a son. I hope you and Matthew are happy together.”
I pushed the end button on my phone and gently set it down.
“Anna,” Wes softly spoke as he reached over and placed his hand on my back.
“Hey, it’s all good. I was prepared for this.” I took in a deep breath as I fought to hold back the tears.
“I’m sorry,” he spoke.
I took in another deep breath and then let a smile cross my face as I leaned over and brought my face to his.
“I’m up for another round if you are.”
“Definitely.” His lips met mine as his arms wrapped around me.
I awoke to someone knocking on the door. When I opened my eyes, I saw Wes wasn’t next to me. Slipping on the hotel robe, I walked out into the living area, where breakfast had been delivered and set up.
“Good morning.” Wes smiled. “I hope you’re hungry.”
“Good morning. I’m starving. What did you do, order the entire breakfast menu?” I asked as I stared at all the silver platters with lids over them.
“I didn’t know what you liked. So I got us scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, eggs benedict, bagels, yogurt, fresh fruit, croissants, and coffee and tea,” he said as he lifted each lid.
“Well, to be brutally honest, I like all of it. Let’s dig in.” I grinned as I sat down.
He took the seat to my left, and we shared a scrumptious breakfast.
“How long are you staying in Paris?” he asked.
“I’ll be here about a week.” I smiled as I bit into my bagel.
“Are you going to be okay here by yourself?”
“Of course. Why? Do you want to stay and keep me company?” A smirk crossed my lips.
“Don’t tempt me. I would love to, but I need to get back to the States. Work calls.” He picked up his phone and looked at the time. “I really need to go get ready. I have to leave soon.”
He got up from the table, and I finished my breakfast. When I was done, I entered the bedroom and grabbed my clothes and purse.
“Thank you for dinner, breakfast, and the amazing sex.” I smiled as I stuck out my hand to him.
He stood in front of me and placed his hand in mine. My heart started to beat rapidly.
“It was my pleasure, Anna,” he spoke as he brought my hand up to his lips. “Good luck with everything. I hope whatever your next adventure is, it works out for you.”
I gave him a heartfelt smile as I slowly removed my hand from his and began walking towards the door. I stopped for a moment and turned around.
“It was really nice to meet you, Wes.”
“It was nice to meet you too, Anna.”
I walked out of his room and over to mine. The moment I stepped inside, I felt like I’d been punched in the gut. I’d done the walk of shame plenty of times, but this one was different. I pulled my phone from my purse and Facetimed Franco.
“Anna,” he sleepily answered. “Everything okay?”
“I need to talk to you. It’s important!”
He turned on his bedroom light and put on his black-rimmed glasses.
“Oh. Who’s that?” I smiled as I caught a glimpse of a man lying next to him.
Franco got out of bed and went into the living room.
“That’s Thaddeus. We met at the airport. Don’t ask.”
“Oh. So I guess we both did the walk of shame together.”
“What are you talking about? Did you sleep with someone there already?”
“Franco, I have no words. He was the best sex I’d ever had. I had multiple orgasms. I didn’t think it was possible, and he is so sexy.”
“Way to go, Anna Banana. Fucking a sexy Frenchman. You make me proud to call you my BFF.”
“He’s not French. He’s American, and he was here on business. Unfortunately, he’s on his way to the airport now to go home.”
“And where is home for this sexy American who gave you multiple orgasms?”
“I don’t know. I told him not to tell me. I didn’t want to know a thing about him. I’m storing this as a memory. One night in Paris with a sexy American that I met while I was supposed to be on my honeymoon.”
“Did you at least get his name?”
“Wes.”
“Wes what?” he asked.
“I didn’t want to know that either. It happened, he’s gone, and I’m going to enjoy the rest of my vacation alone. By the way, I talked to my dad. He fired me.”
“What? Are you serious? He can’t do that. You’re his daughter.”
“Good thing I moved my money, just in case.”
“I don’t know what to say. I’m sorry, but you’re better off.”
“I know I am.” I gave him a soft smile. “Listen, go back to your boy toy, and I’ll see you in a week.”