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  “Hello?”

  “Hi Kate, it’s Jan, Claudia’s mum.”

  “Hiya how are you?”

  “I’m good thanks, I’m ringing because Kevin and I have just booked to take Claudia to Disneyland Paris at the end of August for two weeks and we got a deal for free children with every paying adult, all meals are included. We told Claudia she could choose a friend and she really want’s Rhiannon to come. All she’ll need is spending money.”

  “Aww, that’s really nice, thank you. I’ll ask her and text you back, but I’m pretty sure I know what her answer will be.” Katie laughed.

  “Ok honey, see you when you get

  back.”

  “Bye.” Katie hung up.

  “Who was that?” Rhiannon asked.

  “That was Claudia’s mummy, she wants to know if you would like to go to Disneyland next month.”

  “Really? Can I go?”

  “If you want to.” Katie smiled.

  “Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!”

  “You’re welcome sweetheart.”

  “Andreus.” She turned to look at him. “Next time me and mummy come to see you can I bring Claudia?”

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  “Rhiannon no. You know Andreus or

  Uncle Nik pays for our tickets and everything we need, we can’t expect them to pay for Claudia as well.”

  “But mummy it would be nice to have somebody to play with!”

  “She has a point.” Andreus smiled. “Let mummy and I talk about it later sweetheart.”

  Katie bathed Rhiannon and put her to

  bed at eight o’clock then went back to the lounge and sat down next to Andreus on the sofa. “Is she asleep?” He asked as he kissed her neck.

  “Nearly. She will be in a few minutes.”

  “So…what are you planning to do

  whilst Rhiannon is in Paris?”

  “I haven’t thought about it.”

  “How about spending two weeks with

  me?”

  “Hmm…” She was getting distracted with the kisses on her neck and his hand running slowly up her thigh. “Andreus I can’t concentrate when you do that.”

  “You don’t need to concentrate, just say yes.”

  “Won’t you be working?”

  “I can get time off, Nik owes me a few favours.”

  “Hmm…” She sighed as she closed her

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  eyes. “Ok, I’ll come here.”

  “Good.” He ran his hand up to her waist and higher until his hand skimmed across her breast. “You drive me crazy Katie.” He groaned. “I want you so badly.” He sat back and closed his eyes.

  “Well, what’s stopping you?” She moved so she was straddling him and ran her hands up his chest.

  “Are you sure? Darling I don’t want you to think this is all about sex. I want us to work.”

  “It won’t be just sex Andreus, I want you too.” That was all the encouragement he needed, he knotted his fingers in her hair and pulled her head towards him, touching his lips to hers gently at first then more passionately, he ran his hand down her spine making her shiver. Katie started unbuttoning his shirt and ran her hands over his olive skinned chest. Katie pulled away and stood up pulling him to his feet before leading him to his bedroom. They undressed each other quickly and laid on his bed touching each other. Andreus pulled away slightly and looked down at her.

  “You’re so beautiful.” He ran his hand down her belly then bent his head and licked the stiffened peak of her breast, Katie writhed beneath him as his hand travelled down to the

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  apex between her thighs running his finger against her sensitive clitoris. He moved to the other breast, licking and nipping her nipple as he slipped his finger inside her, Katie cried out with pleasure, raking her hands through his black hair. Andreus shifted himself so he was laying between her thighs and entered her slowly, groaning at her sweet tightness then thrust slowly. Katie met his every move until they reached their peak together.

  Andreus rolled on to his side pulling Katie with him so she was snuggled close, he kissed her tenderly. “I’m not letting you go tonight.” He mumbled.

  “I’m not going anywhere.” She kissed him and they fell asleep in each others arms.

  Andreus woke the next morning in an

  empty bed. “No way! Not again!” He said to himself as he got out of bed and threw on his towelling dressing gown. He walked out of the bedroom and into the lounge there was still no sound of them, making his way to the kitchen he heard Rhiannon’s voice and sighed with relief. He smiled as he walked in. “Good morning.” He said.

  “Hi.” Katie smiled as he bent to kiss her.

  “What are you two up to?”

  “Mummy is making breakfast. Eggy

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  bread my favourite.”

  “You don’t mind do you?” Katie asked.

  “Mind what?” He looked confused.

  “Me going through your cupboards.”

  “Why would I mind? So long as I get some too.”

  “You’d better get dressed quickly, because this greedy monkey will demolish them very quickly.”

  “I’m not greedy!” Rhiannon laughed.

  “I’m not taking any chances.” Andreus smiled, quickly stealing another kiss before going to shower and get dressed.

  Chapter 13

  Their time together went far too

  quickly and before they knew it Andreus was driving them to the airport, Tessa and Claire had left the previous week. They waited with Andreus until their flight was ready to board. “Goodbye Andreus.” Rhiannon smiled as she hugged him.

  “Goodbye sweetheart, look after

  mummy for me.”

  “I will.”

  Andreus stood up and pulled Katie

  close. “I’m going to miss you.” She smiled

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  sadly.

  “Me too, but I will be over Friday

  night. I love you.”

  “I love you too.” He kissed her then waited until they’d gone through passport control before leaving.

  Rhiannon and Katie collected their

  baggage when they landed in Heathrow then they walked through to arrivals where

  Gregory and Heather were waiting, Rhiannon ran over to them. “Hey princess!” Gregory grinned as he picked her up. “Did you have a nice holiday?”

  “Yeah, I’m going to Disneyland in two weeks.” She said excitedly. Gregory looked at Katie questioningly.

  “Claudia’s mum got a great deal and invited Rhiannon to go with them.”

  “Wow! You lucky girl!” Heather

  smiled. They drove back to the house. Katie sent Rhiannon upstairs to unpack as soon as they got home.

  “I’ve met someone.” Katie told her parents. “He’s Nik’s older brother.”

  “This sounds like quite a holiday!” Heather smiled.

  “It was.” Katie laughed.

  “Where does he live? London?”

  “No Athens.” She watched uncertainty

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  cross their faces. “I know what you are thinking, that long distance relationships don’t work but he’s going to come over at the weekends and fly us over there for school holidays. We both want this to work.”

  “Good. I’m happy for you.” Heather smiled.

  “Thank you.” Her mobile rang. “Hi.” She smiled.

  “Hi darling, did you get home ok?” His deep sexy voice made her belly do

  somersaults.

  “We did, we’ve been home for about thirty minutes.”

  “Good. Did you tell your parents about us?”

  “Yes.”

  “How did they take it?”

  “Fine. I think they’re hoping to get us out of their hair.” She laughed.

  “I’d be very happy to grant them that wish. I miss you already.”

  “I miss you too. Do you know what

  time you’
ll get her Friday?”

  “I’m hoping to get into London for about seven o’clock, but I have got to see how much work I’ve got on my desk waiting for me. I’m just about to leave for the office now.”

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  “Ok, so you might not be able to come over this weekend?” She tried not to let the disappointment show in her voice.

  “Sweetheart trust me, wild horses

  couldn’t stop me from coming this weekend, I might just have to get a later flight.”

  “Ok.”

  “I love you.”

  “I love you too.” Katie smiled as she hung up.

  “Is he coming over?” Gregory asked.

  “Yes.”

  “Why don’t we have Rhiannon for the weekend?” Heather said. “I’m sure the two of you will want some time alone. Besides we’ve missed her.”

  “Thank you. That would be great.”

  Chapter 14

  Katie was sitting in the living room

  with Heather, Gregory, Ellie and Rhiannon when the doorbell rang at seven thirty, Katie jumped up and walked out to the door quickly opening it smiling. “Hey beautiful.” Andreus smiled, he was wearing a back suit with a grey shirt and tie.

  “Hi.” Katie wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled his head down for a kiss. He pulled away smiling.

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  “Now that’s the kind of welcome I like.”

  “Come in.” She led him through to the living room.

  “Andreus!” Rhiannon screamed and ran into his arms.

  “Hello princess, how are you?”

  “I’m ok. I’m not coming with you this weekend, I’m staying with nanny and

  granddad.”

  “Oh! Ok.”

  “Andreus this is my mum Heather, dad Gregory and my little sister Ellie, everyone this is Andreus.” Andreus shook hands with them all.

  “It’s nice to meet you.” He smiled. Ten minutes later Katie and Andreus walked out to his car, he placed her weekend bag on the backseat then pulled her into his arms and pinned her against the side of his silver Mercedes, bending for a long lingering kiss. “I’ve been dying to do that.” He smiled. “I’ve missed not waking up next to you every morning.”

  “I’ve missed you too.” They got into his car and he drove them to his apartment. It was decorated blue and cream throughout.

  “It’s not as nice as my apartment in Greece but it’s good enough.”

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  “It’s pretty.” Katie smiled.

  “Come I’ll show you around.” He led her through the apartment showing her each room then they finally got to the master bedroom. He put her bag on a chair then pulled her into his arms. “I’ve got some good news and some bad news for you. I’ve got a few meetings in London so I’ll be staying until Wednesday, but I have to fly straight out to New York for a week, I wont get back to Greece until the day before you are due to fly out for two weeks.”

  “Ok.” She tried not to look

  disappointed but failed.

  “Sweetheart I’m sorry I cant come next weekend, if I could rearrange it I would but there’s nothing I can do. I’m all yours for those two weeks though.”

  “It’s ok Andreus, I knew you travelled a lot when we got together. I know there are going to be times when you have to cancel weekends.”

  “I love you Katie.”

  “I love you too.” He ran his fingers through her hair.

  “Are you hungry?”

  “Only for you.” She smiled as she undone his tie and started to unbutton his shirt.

  “Good answer.” He laughed as he

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  started to kiss her, he slowly made his way down her neck as they undressed then he picked her up and laid her on the bed. Andreus reached into his bedside drawer and pulled out a foil packet.

  “Are all of your apartments so well stocked?”

  “Is that a hint of jealousy I hear.” He laughed.

  “No!” She pushed him away.

  “What’s wrong? Surely you didn’t think I was a twenty nine year old virgin when we met!”

  “Of course not.”

  “So what’s wrong?” Katie looked away from him. “Hey look at me.” He pulled her chin so she had to look him in the eye. “Yes I have had previous lovers but you don’t need to be jealous. I don’t cheat.”

  “I know that is a lie.”

  “Really? How so?”

  “Nik said you had four girlfriends on the go before the wedding.”

  “Nik has a big mouth with very little brain power. They were dates I used to take to business events, nothing more.”

  “So who will you call on when you

  need a pretty girl on your arm in the future?”

  “Katie…”

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  “And I suppose you are going to say you never slept with any of them too.”

  “I’m not going to lie to you, yes I did sleep with them, but they weren’t exclusive relationships they all knew the score. In the future if you can’t come to those events with me, I’ll go alone. If this is going to work you need to start trusting me.”

  “I know, but it’s difficult when the papers print pictures of you with different women all the time.”

  “They wont be anymore. I have spent

  the last year celibate because I didn’t want anyone other than you in my bed. I love you Katie, I’m not going to hurt you.” He kissed her gently. “I think the moment has

  temporarily gone don’t you? Lets go and get something to eat.” They got dressed and left the apartment.

  They spent the rest of the weekend in bed, then Katie took Rhiannon out Monday and Tuesday whilst Andreus was in meetings before going back to his apartment at night.

  “The time that Andreus was in New

  York, Katie spent getting Rhiannon packed and ready for her holiday, Andreus text and called countless times each day.

  Chapter 15

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  Katie got off the plane in Athens,

  retrieved her bags then walked through to arrivals. Andreus was waiting wearing stone coloured chinos and a tight black t-shirt, he smiled as she walked through. Katie ran over, dropped her bag at his feet and fell into his arms. “I’ve missed you too.” he laughed before kissing her. Katie saw a flash of a camera go off. “That’s be in the papers tomorrow.”

  “Oh sorry!”

  “I’m not I couldn’t care less.” He picked up her bag and took her hand. A Greek guy with a camera walked over and took another picture before asking Andreus

  something Katie had no hope in

  understanding, Andreus ignored him and kept walking calmly to his car they got in and he sped away quickly.

  “What did he say?” Katie asked.

  “He asked for a comment for the

  picture, there’s little point in me wasting my breath by the time that goes into print they’ll probably know more about you than you

  know yourself.”

  “Oh my God! How do you put up with

  that?”

  “Through gritted teeth. Get used to it

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  baby.” Katie frowned. “I’m sorry, but what can I do?”

  Nothing, I’m not worried about me but can we protect Rhiannon from it?”

  “I can make sure they never print a photo of her but that is it.”

  “Do it. Tomorrow.”

  “I’ll make the calls as soon as we get in.”

  “Thank you.” They drove to his

  apartment in silence then Andreus carried her bag to his bedroom. “Katie are you ok?” He asked pulling her into his arms.

  “Yeah, I’m fine I just never prepared myself for being in the public eye, To me your just Andreus not the rich architect in all the papers.”

  “You’ve certainly changed! Up until recently you thought my being successful was too good for you.”

  “But I’ve got to know the real you now.”

  “I’m glad sweetheart. Why d
on’t you go and have a nice relaxing bath whilst I ring my solicitor and get protection for Rhiannon. I’ll be in the study.”

  “Ok, thanks Andreus.” She reached up to kiss him before walking into the en-suite bathroom. Katie ran the bath then sunk into the hot bubbles and laid her head back with a

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  sigh. She was hoping that Andreus could get protection for her little girl, she hated the thought of Rhiannon’s face in all the newspapers, she’d be open to abductors demanding a high ransom with the knowledge of Andreus’ wealth. Katie was dreading something else too, Rhiannon’s father didn’t even know of her existence, what if Kieran saw the photo and put two and two together then demand custody of her. The thought of losing her precious daughter bought Katie to tears. Rhiannon was her whole life.

  “Katie got out of the bath and dressed in white linen trousers and a black vest top, quickly blow dried her hair and applied a little make-up before walking to Andreus’ study. He was still on the phone talking rapidly in Greek and frowning, he looked up and saw her walking over, he smiled and winked. Katie walked over to the desk and perched on the edge next to the papers he was scribbling on.

  Andreus hung up and turned to Katie.

  “You look beautiful, are you feeling a little more fresh and relaxed?”

  “Refreshed yes, relaxed no. What did your solicitor say?”

  “It’s being taken care of as we speak.”

  “So why was you frowning when I

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  walked in?”

  “That was Nik, there is a problem with a client, it was nothing to do with Rhiannon.”

  “Good. Thank you. So how is Nik, Mel and Sophia?”

  “Fine. Mel wants to know if you want to go shopping with her tomorrow. I was hoping to take you on the yacht around the islands for the week, but I’m needed in the office for a few hours tomorrow, so we can leave the following day.”

  “Ok, I’d love to spend the day with Mel. What time?”