The Greek Tycoon
I would like to dedicate this book to my mum who is no longer with us and would me
surprise and proud of this book.
I would also like to thank a very special friends who encouraged me to publish this book you’re all amazing and mean a lot to me.
And finally my daughter who inspires me every day I love you lots baby.
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Chapter 1
Katie and her four year old daughter
Rhiannon were sitting in Katie’s best friend Melissa’s flat with their friend Tessa waiting for Melissa and their friend Claire to come home from the airport.
Melissa had been in Greece for six
months working as a receptionist for Sillas Construction Company, they were the biggest and most famous architecture company in the world, designing office block, sky scrapers and luxury hotels in America, Australia, France, Italy, England and Greece.
Melissa had asked them to meet her at her flat because she had some important news for them.
“Mummy, how long will Auntie Mel
and Auntie Claire be?” Rhiannon asked.
“They won’t be long sweetheart.” Katie smiled running her fingers through
Rhiannon’s long thick blonde hair. Despite her fears of becoming a single mother when she was just nineteen, Rhiannon had been the best thing to happen to Katie. She had been terrified when the doctor had told her she was pregnant, she was eighteen years old and her Australian surfer boyfriend had just returned to his home country, Katie knew she was never going to hear from him again. Melissa,
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Claire and Tessa were the first people she had told and they had been there when she had told her parents. Much to her surprise Gregory and Heather were very supportive and never once told her she was stupid for getting herself in a mess. Although Katie had done all the hard work in bringing Rhiannon up, she knew she would never have coped without her parents and her best friends support.
Ten minutes later the flat door opened and Rhiannon ran out to the hallway. “Hello gorgeous!” They heard Melissa say.
“I’ve missed you Auntie Mel!”
“I’ve missed you too.” Melissa walked into the lounge smiling with Rhiannon in her arms.
“At last the wonderer returns!” Tessa smiled as she hugged Melissa.
“For a while.”
“What do you mean?” Katie asked.
“Have they renewed your contract?”
“Erm…not exactly.” She smiled.
“Spill the beans Mel!”
“I’m engaged.”
“What? Since when? Who to?” Tessa looked stunned.
“I’ve been dating Theo Sillas’ son for four months, and he proposed last week.” Melissa grinned holding out her left hand to
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show them the beautiful square cut diamond solitaire diamond ring.
“You’re marrying the heir to the Sillas Construction Company?” Tessa said.
“No, I’m marrying the younger son Nikos, Andreus is the heir.”
“Your still marrying a millionaire!”
“I’m crazy about him.” Melissa smiled.
“So you’ll be moving to Greece.” Claire said sadly. “It wont be the five of us anymore.”
“Yes, I’ll be moving to Greece but I’ll be coming home loads, Nikos has a lot of business here. Plus you’ll all get a lot of free holidays!” Katie smiled sadly, she knew she’d never be able to afford to go to Greece, not on her measly part time wage packet from the book shop.
“Are you ok?” Melissa asked Katie.
“Of course! I’m so happy for you.”
“When is the big day?” Tessa asked.
“In eight weeks! So we have a lot to do girlies. We’ve got five dressed to buy for the wedding and I’ve got to pack up the flat. I’m so excited!”
“Five dresses?” Katie looked confused.
“Yes us five, of course you four are going to be my bridesmaids!”
“Are you getting married in England then?”
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“No, Athens.”
“Mel, Rhiannon and I can’t come.”
“Oh mummy!”
“No sweetie.”
“Why not?” Melissa put her hands on her hips and glared at Katie. “What’s more important than your best friend’s wedding?”
“Nothing! But I can’t afford the flights let alone accommodation and spending
money! I’m skint.”
“Nik’s paying for all four of you and my parents.”
“No way! I don’t accept charity.”
“Katie, its not just for you two, he’s paying for anyone I want to come to the wedding, and everyone will be staying at his parents villa. All you’ll need is minimal spending money.”
“I’m sorry.” Katie took Rhiannon’s hand and walked out of the flat.
Melissa sat down with tears in her eyes. “I should have told Nik we have to get married here.”
“Is he really paying for everyone? Or just Katie and Rhiannon?” Claire asked.
“All of you.”
“Then we will talk her around. When do we get to meet Nikos?”
“He’s coming over on Friday, he’s got a
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meeting here on Monday.” Her mobile rang. “Hi Nik.” She smiled.
“Hello beautiful. Are you home yet?” He asked with the deep sexy accented voice she loved.
“Yes I got home about fifteen minutes ago.”
“Were your friends happy about our
engagement?”
“Yeah, they’re really excited. Nik we have to change our plans.”
“Why have you changed your mind
already?”
“No! Of course I haven’t. It’s just my best friend wont come to Greece.”
“Why not?”
“She said she can’t afford to and I want her to be at my wedding.”
“Sweetheart I’ve already said I will pay for anyone you want to come to the wedding.”
“I know but she said she wont accept that.”
“We’ll talk to her this weekend my love. I have to go, I walked out of a meeting to call you. I love you.”
“I love you too.” She hung up and turned to talk to Claire and Tessa to find that they had left. “Goodbye then.” She said sadly to herself.
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Katie and Rhiannon arrived home to
Katie’s parents house. “Why can’t we go to Auntie Mel’s wedding?” Rhiannon shouted.
“I’ve already told you I cant afford it Rhiannon! Now stop with the paddy.” Katie sighed as she sank onto the sofa in the living room where her parents were watching the television.
“What’s wrong love?” Heather asked.
“Mel’s getting married in Greece in eight weeks.”
“Surely that’s good news.”
“Of course it is, but she wants
Rhiannon and I to go. How can I afford that?” she stood up and got her bank statements, she calculated her money and worked out she could just about afford to let Rhiannon go when there was a knock on the door. Gregory went to open it then came back followed by Tessa and Claire.
“Are you ok?” Claire asked.
“No, not really.”
“Honey, Nik really is paying for all of us to go to the wedding.”
“I wont let him pay for us! Do you
know what it’s like having to rely on other people all the time? No of course you don’t because you two have well paid, full time jobs.”
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“Katie this isn’t about you.” Tessa said. “It’s Mel’s big day and she wants us there. She’s been there for you through everything, she held your hand and wiped your tears when you found out you were
pregnant, she was with you when you gave birth, she baby-sits for you whenever you ask and you cant do this one thing for her!” Katie knew the girls were angry with her. “You’re going to ruin the happiest day of her life because of your pride.” Katie burst unto tears. “Honey we didn’t mean to upset you, but Mel is upset too. She has told Nik she wont marry him in Greece unless you’re there and that’s unfair, this is her day.”
“Sweetheart swallow your pride for
once.” Heather said. “We’ll give you some spending money.” Katie opened her mouth to argue. “As an early birthday present.” Heather interrupted.
“Ok, fine, I’ll accept it.” Katie mumbled. “But only for Mel’s sake.”
“Excellent! Come back to the flat with us and we’ll tell her.” Claire said
“We’ll look after Rhiannon.” Gregory smiled.
Melissa was getting out of the shower when the girls let themselves into the flat. “Where did you two go?” She asked as she
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walked into the living room.
“To talk to a stubborn cow.” Tessa laughed pushing Katie towards Melissa.
“Mel I’m so sorry I upset you, you’ve done so much for me…”
“Like what?” Melissa looked confused. Katie listed off all the things Tessa had said and a lot more. “So? That’s what friends are for.”
“Is the offer still open for Nik to pay for us?!
“You’ll come to Greece?”
“If you want me there.”
“I wouldn’t get married WITHOUT
you there.” Melissa hugged her. “Is Rhiannon coming too?”
“As if she would let us go without her.” Katie laughed.
“Brilliant! I’ve got to text Nik.”
FROM:-MEL
TO:-NIK
HI NIK IVE SPOKEN 2 KATE AND SHES
COMING 2 THE WEDDING WITH HER
DAUGHTER. I CANT WAIT 2 C U ON
FRIDAY. LOVE U XXXX
FROM:-NIK
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TO:-MEL
THAT’S EXCELLENT MY LOVE. TELL
THE GIRLS 2 KEEP SATURDAY
EVENING FREE, I’LL TAKE U ALL OUT 4
DINNER 2 CELEBRATE. LOVE U 2
SWEETHEART XXXX
“What did he say?” Katie asked
“That it’s excellent that you are coming. Are you all free Saturday night?” They all nodded. “Do you think someone will baby-sit Rhiannon for you Kate?”
“Ellie will.”
“Good because Nik wants to take us all out to celebrate.”
Chapter 2
Melissa was just finishing her make up when the doorbell rang at six o’clock. She ran her fingers through her long dark brown hair and straightened her black dress before opening the door, she took a deep breath as Nikos smiled, he looked so incredibly
handsome in the light grey tailored suit with a white shirt open at the neck. His black hair so thick and lush, neatly styled and his almost black eyes looking deeply into hers. “Hi.” He smiled. “Do I have to stand here all evening whilst you stare at me?” Nikos laughed.
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“Sorry.” She stepped back to let him inside, he kicked the door shut as he bent to kiss her.
“I’ve missed you.” he growled pinning her against the wall and running hands over her slender hips.
“I’ve missed you too.”
“What time are your parents expecting us?”
“In about half an hour.”
“Damn!” He laughed. “We’d better get going before I lose all self control.”
The meeting went well then they went
back to her flat. “Do you like my parents?” She asked as they cuddled naked in bed.
“Of course I do! Why wouldn’t I?” Nik ran his fingers down her back.
“No reason. It’s just some people don’t get on.”
“Well I like them.”
“Good.” She smiled and kissed him.
The next evening Katie, Claire and
Tessa arrived at Melissa’s flat at seven o’clock, Nikos had booked a table at a quiet Italian bistro for eight. “Hi!” Claire called as she let them into the flat.
“Hey.” Melissa smiled. Nikos walked into the living room smiling as Melissa
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hugged the girls. “Girls, this is Nikos, Nik this is Katie, Claire and Tessa.”
“It’s nice to finally meet you all.”
“You too.” Katie smiled before looking at Melissa grinning, sexy she mouthed as Melissa laughed.
They sat talking for a while then left for the bistro. “So was Mel your receptionist at the company?” Katie asked.
“No, my brother Andreus’”
“So you weren’t the one shouting at her when she was caught using the office phone to call us?”
“No.” He laughed. “Andreus is the tyrant not me, I’m the laid back brother.”
“Andreus is not that bad!” Melissa said defending her old boss and future brother-inlaw.
“He made you cry more than once if I recall correctly?”
“That was before I realised his bark is far worse than his bite.”
“Until I shouted at him for being mean to you.” Nikos grinned.
“How old are you Nik?” Tessa asked.
“Twenty six.”
“Andreus is twenty nine and single, girls.” Melissa grinned.
“Single?” Nikos laughed. “Four
girlfriends, you call that single?”
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“None of them are serious Nik, they are just dates for dinners and parties.”
“I believe Andreus is a confirmed
bachelor my love.”
“I don’t think so.” Melissa smiled.
Chapter 3
Seven weeks later Melissa, her parents Charlie and Maureen, Katie, Rhiannon, Claire and Tessa left for Athens. Their dresses had been sent the week before and Nikos’ mother Sophia had promised they had been hung in a bedroom and the door had been locked so Nikos couldn’t see them.
“Are we staying in an hotel Auntie
Mel?” Rhiannon asked.
“No sweetie, we are all staying at Nik’s parents house.”
“Is their house big?”
“It’s huge! It even has a swimming pool.”
“Cool!”
Nikos was waiting in arrivals when
they walked though customs. “Hi.” He smiled as Melissa ran into his arms. He looked sexy in white chinos and a black tank top. He kissed her quickly before turning to talk to the others. Melissa turned.
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“Andreus!” Melissa ran over and
hugged him.
“Hey sis’” He grinned.
Katie looked across and stared, Nikos was extremely good looking but Andreus looked like a Greek God. His dark thick hair was cut very short, he was taller than Nikos and his eyes where chocolate brown. Their eyes met and neither of them could look away.
“Mummy, why are you staring at that man? Rhiannon asked.
“I wasn’t”
“Yes you were! How does Auntie Mel
know him?”
“I think he’s Nik’s brother.”
They walked out of the airport and
were led out to a waiting limousine.
“Mummy, where are our bags? You’ve forgotten to get them.” She said a little too loudly.
“Don’t worry.” A deep voice said from behind them. Katie turned to see the gorgeous Andreus smiling down at Rhiannon. He is so tall Katie thought and as sexy as hell. “There’s a man collecting them now.”
“But they’re ours!” Rhiannon said innocently looking horrified that someone was stealing their things.
“He works for my family.” He looked
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into Katie’s eyes. “I’m Nik’s brother Andreus.”
“I’m Katie, it’s nice to meet you.”
“Ah, Katie! Yes it is nice to finally meet you, after all the times I had t
o shout at Melissa for calling you during work hours.” Andreus laughed.
“I’ve heard you made her cry.” Katie teased.
“Not for that reason, I just shout very loud. I think she thought I was the type of man to raise my hand to a woman.”
“Are you?” She raised her eyebrows.
“No.” He smiled.
“That’s good to hear.”
“Mummy, I’m tired.” Rhiannon
whined.
“Ok sweetie, we’ll be leaving soon.” They all got into the limousine, Rhiannon sat between Katie and Andreus, almost as soon as they started to move Rhiannon fell asleep and her head fell onto Andreus’ arm.
“I’m sorry.” Katie moved to take the little girl.
“It’s fine.” Andreus smiled, he lifted his arm and put it around Rhiannon’s back so her head was cradled on his chest.
When they arrived at the Sillas mansion Andreus carried Rhiannon inside, Sophia and
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Theo came to the entrance as they walked inside. “Hello, welcome.” Theo smiled.
“Oh look at the little one!” Sophia smiled, her English thickly accented. “It is nice to meet you all, I’m sure you want to freshen up before tea. Boys show our guests to their rooms please.”
Andreus carried Rhiannon upstairs and showed Katie to their suite. “This place is huge!” Katie said in awe as he laid Rhiannon on the double bed.
“You’re suite has a bedroom, bathroom, lounge and a closet.” He smiled. “My suite is next door so if you need anything just ask.”
“Do you live here?”
“No, I have an apartment twenty
minutes away but I’ll be staying here until the day after the wedding.”
“Thank you for carrying Rhiannon
upstairs.” Katie smiled.
“No problem. Tea is in an hour on the terrace by the pool but if Rhiannon is still asleep come down later.”
“Thank you.” Andreus turned and left.
Nikos showed Charlie and Maureen to
their suite then took the three girls to theirs. “Mama expects us to sleep apart until after the wedding.” Nikos said to Melissa rolling his eyes.