IVY'S WORLD

______________Caspian_______________

I felt her turn cold like an ice stone, shit! She's sweating. What's going on? I thought she's enjoying herself?

Hey hey... Vy... Baby look at me. I'm here.

No no no... Please don't do this to me.. please I beg of you. She said like she's so scared I would do something bad to her. Why? I mean I wouldn't harm her.

I brought my hand to her face to hold her but she rather released an alarming scream. It down on me that she's no longer here but living in her imagination so I scurried her to me. Hugging her and whispering to her ear to come back and I won't hurt her. 

Please don't hurt me.... She kept chanting...

I won't tesoro, I'm here. It's me baby. Calm down for me. I kept soothing her while caressing her back. After a while, she calm down but her eyes are still shut.

I continue rubbing her back with her holding me like her life depends on it. Funny how we are both naked and the only thing I could think of is taking good care of her.

I looked at her face, and she's frowning a bit so I kissed her forehead until she feels relaxed. She's asleep now because her breathing has gone back to normal and her hold on me has released.

Thinking about what to do next, I lay her on the bed. Arranging the pillows to make her feel comfortable. I wanted to put on a cloth on her but I don't want to wake her up so I covered her with the duvet. I went in to shower and put on something. I remember she was cooking before I distracted her, so I went downstairs. Martha will be coming in tomorrow anyways. She may be hungry when she wakes up, I thought.

I microwaved the food she made as everything is now cold.

My mind went back to her, she might have went through something terrible for her to react that way.

Who did that to her and what did she/he do? I plan on finding out myself but if I want to get her trust, I will wait for her to tell me. And I swear, it's going to end badly for the scum. No one touches what's mine and go Scot free.

The microwave chimed a sound letting me know my food is about to burn. I removed it. Dished out some for her. I don't know what else to do, but I got milk and water for her too. I went back up and she's still sleeping.

Right, there were scars I noticed earlier on her and I kept wondering the kind of life she had lived in her past.

Who scared her? This question kept ringing at the back of my mind.

I brought one of my shirt for her to change into but she will definitely wake up once I touch her. She seems to be a light sleeper.

I got my laptop and decided to work and let her sleep.

An hour later, I heard someone murmuring. Shit! She having a nightmare... I slip into the bed and started comforting her.

Hey... Tesoro, It's me... Kissing her forehead which has turned to a frown and caressing her hair. After a while she's awake and was looking at me strangely.

Ivy... Baby calm down, it's just me. I won't hurt you. Here.... I brought the shirt and helped her put it on. Honestly, her nakedness is actually messing with my head but I had to control myself. It's no longer about fucking her now. It's about her comfort and her happiness.

I brought the food closer and fed her, all the while, she never said a word but just staring at me. I have every urge to start questioning her but I swallow it down. She can tell me when she's ready.

Water or milk? I asked

She didn't say anything so I gave her water. She finished the cup of water.

She didn't finish the food but she ate well.

I brought her closer to me in-between my legs and held her to my chest. I can feel her breathing and she hasn't said anything. I kept caressing her hair and hand.

Over the week, I have imagined when and how I can hold her to me like this. I left the house to give her space and I can no longer deny the fact that I have fallen for her. I will prove to her that I can be the man she wants for herself. At the event, she was looking stunning. I tried keeping her to myself all through the night. Her smile is captivating and I hate the fact that all the men in the room are staring at her. She's mine and mine alone.

Right, that's remind me of Ian. Who the fuck is Ian but that's by the way.

She's different. I promised myself last five year never to get involved with a woman emotionally but Ivy has resolved that resolution.

Emma has also told me that she's different and I shouldn't let my past held me back.

Talking about my past. I'm still searching for my kid.

My ex who was with me for my money, died while giving birth. I only got to know she was pregnant through a letter she sent but she didn't include the details of my son.

She left with another guy after collecting a huge amount of money from me. Eight months later I got a letter from her telling me she's pregnant and it's my child. Of course I doubted it and never looked for her but a month later I heard she's dead. She died while giving birth. I couldn't locate her no matter how I try. Nick said she gave the child to her friend or so the doctor said and there's no information on the friend in the hospital. I asked all her acquittance but they all said she cut off from them and change her line when she left me. I kept wondering if she really had my son and why would she keep it away from me. Although Nick told me she was diagnosed of uterus problem and she can't carry pregnancy but she risked her life to carry the baby. Though she died giving birth, I have forgiven her. The problem is where is the child she gave birth to. I need to be sure it's mine. It's been five years already.

I felt someone turn and I came back to the moment. She has slept again. I gentle lay her down and kissed her forehead. Deciding to get some sleep myself, I brought her closer hugging her from the back.

Opening my eyes, she's not here. I got up, checked the time and it's 7am. How did I sleep that long. This is actually the first time I'm having a good night sleep in a while. But where is she? I went into the bathroom and took a shower. Deciding to check on her after getting dressed. She may be in her room or downstairs.

I checked in her room but she's not there, although I can smell the lingering scent of her.

I went downstairs and Martha is already here. I looked around and no site of her.

Have a seat Cas. Breakfast is ready. Martha said.

Where's Ivy, I couldn't help but ask.

Oh, she already left. She was saying she needs to confirm a venue for something so she left early. I packed some food for her. And I see you guys managed well in my absence.

She left? Does she look well? I mean is she ok when she's leaving?

Why? She's cheerful as usual. Did something happened? Was she sick?

No... I mean she's ok just making sure she's good. I will be leaving as well, I hope you have sorted out the issues you mentioned last week.

Oh yes. Thank you for the extra money you sent. She said.

I have told you to retire Martha and I will still be paying you.

And who will take care of you if I do. Your parents asked me to stick by you like a second skin so stop trying to do away with me. Now shoo, you will be late for work. She teased.

See you later then. I left for my office but I couldn't stop worrying about Ivy so I sent her a text.

Me: why did you have to go to work and you left quite early.

Tesoro: work needs to be done besides I'm good.

Me: Are you sure? You can come back home if you want.

Tesoro: thanks but no thanks. I'm fine. Now get out of my phone I'm working right now.

It's IVY we are talking about. She seems fine and that's all that matters.

I got to the office and Mia gave me my schedule for the day. I have a meeting in the next one hour. Deciding to finish the files on my desk before the meeting.

I couldn't concentrate because my mind has been occupied by a certain lady. I remember last night, her delicate body. She tastes so good. Her soft breasts and lips. I can suck them forever. Her moans is like a sweet music to my ears. Her soft hands grabbing my hairs, I could get lost in them. Gosh what is this woman doing to me. I'm hard already thinking about her. I went into my ensuit that is attached to my office and took care of my boner.

Mia reminded me that everyone is waiting and ready for me.

I left the office to the board room.

The meeting started and I was paying half attention to what they are saying. 

After a long 2 hours the meeting ended and I left to inspect my new hotel. I got an email from Ivy asking me to confirm the venue she chose for the Christmas charity ball. It's an out door why? I called her immediately to ask but I got another email from her. And indoor venue. She said she will explain the details tomorrow at the office so I let it be.

The hotel is ready to be open and Emma has the contract of designing the interiors. She did a nice job I must say. I was about to head to the casino when Brandon asked me to come take care of something. I was wondering what it could be that he couldn't take care of but I know it's related to the underworld. I called Mia to cancel the reminder of my plans for the day. I know I would be going home late too.

Getting there after an hour drive, I got greeted my security guards. I got seated and Brandon is unusually quit.

Don, it's been awhile Martial said.

What's the situation? I asked.

The Russians. He said.

I thought we have settled with them, what's their problem? I asked.

The new don is trying to invade us and he doesn't want to abide by the contract.

My grandfather was a mafia lord before he died. He managed to unite the Italian and American through my parents marriage. Although my parents are not involved in the mafian but they are the love couple that united the two worlds and so I'm Italian-American. The Russians see us as threat so they are always out to pick on us. I made an agreement with their formal Don that as long as they keep their lane that we will never bother them. Now I heard the new Don killed the formal Don to become the Don.

Who's the new Don. Name? I asked.

Alexander Dimitri. He was the right hand man of the formal Don but they had a fallout.

What does he want?

He wants to reclaim a certain territory. The peace territory.

Send a message to them that it's can't happen. He should go through me if he wants something. I think he wants something else but using the peace territory as a cover. Find out exactly what he wants and monitor his movements.

Yes Don. They replied.

Brandon, what's going on. You haven't said a word and you said I should come take care of something. You're in charge here. This is too little for you to call me.

You all are excused, Brandon discharged them.

Well you may want to see this. He handed me a file.

It's a picture of a guy I don't know. Who's this?

Andy Giovanni. He's linked to the new Russian Don. He came into the state two months ago and is now the right hand man of Dimitri. Before he came here. He was in Florida and is known for his notorious ways with women. He rapes them and abuses them while filming them. He has destroyed many women already and he is in search of his ex lover or should I say ex escape. I think he has found her though.

Who is she? I asked.

IVY.... Ivy Leah Steel.

What? Flashes of last night came to me and I felt my blood boil.

Tell me how they are related.

They were dating at some point until he started abusing her. She left for school and never went back to Florida. I think he got help from Dimitri in finding her and the last Friday event. Her face was all over the internet and my guess is that he's coming for her.

Never! Not under my watch.

Martial ! I called out.

Yes Don.

Send your best men to watch Ivy Steel. Keep your distance but always watch her 247. Report any unusual movement or harm immediately. Get some trackers too.

Man relax for a bit. That's too much. You are invading Her privacy besides you need to discuss this with her first. She needs to be aware. Brand said.

No... I'm not going to take chances. Besides what will I tell her? That I'm a mafian and I found out that her crazy ex wants her back. Brand no. I can't risk it.

You will have to tell her eventually. You love her right? You need to let her in.

No no... Not an option. I can't risk it. She may leave. I don't want that. I said

Have you seen her look at you? I can tell she loves you too. At least talk with her. Brand said.

I need to leave now. And Martial tell Nick to come by the house tomorrow to change all the security in the house. I need to tighten it up.

And don't forget to send your men to watch her. If anything happens to her, you all are gone. Understood?

Yes Don.

I left immediately. I called her but she's not picking up. I called Mather, she said she's not yet home when she left. God I'm going crazy. I know I'm exceeding the speed limit but who cares. I need to get to her right now.

The drive seems to be taken longer to me. Getting home I rushed to her room and here she was sleeping like a baby. I calmed myself down and walked to her bed. It's past ten so she should be sleeping. I caressed her hair and kissed her forehead. She stirred and opened her eyes.

You're late, what happened? She asked drowsy.

Work. Work baby. I missed you. Why did you leave so early? Are you ok now?

She started looking at me like last night. I really don't know what going on in her mind. I don't think I can wait for her to tell me about those scars and fears. I should ask her. But I need her to trust me.

I'm sorry, I heard her whisper. She has tears in her eyes.

Shuuuu. No... There's nothing to be sorry for. Do you want to talk about it? And please don't cry. Please tesoro.

You won't like me after hearing my story. She said.

My heart hurts. I already know your story baby and I still love you.

Nothing will make me not to like you. You're brave and strong. I like you and nothing can change that.

I'm damaged Cas... You can't be with a damaged broken girl.

Well that broken girl pulled an event that is still the talk of town. You're not broken baby. You're strong.

She hugged me tight and broke down in tears. I didn't say anything else but held her and allowed her to cry. This will be the last time she will ever cry because of that idiot. I kept soothing her and caressing her back until she calmed down.

I was abused by my ex.... She started.

My heart skipped.