Rapine 2: Ravished by the Billionaire (The Trophy Wife) by Charlotte Rose Page B

grumbles and even though I don’t know what time it is, I’m sure it’s somewhere in the afternoon.
    “Let’s have some lunch,” Julian suggests.
    We head to a fabulous little Greek restaurant right by the sea. We enjoy the freshest seafood I’ve ever tried. It’s so mouth-watering and delicious. I barely look up from my plate to enjoy the view of the deep blue sea sparkling brightly with what look like specks of diamonds on the water illuminated by the sun.
    After lunch, Julian and I stroll hand-in-hand on Matoyianni Street which is full of cute little shops, pretty flowers, and cozy outdoor restaurants. It’s such a beautiful and traditional Greek island street that I’ve only seen in pictures but now get to see and experience.
    I eventually look forward to settling down with Julian, but I definitely feel like it’s so important to create lasting memories with the one you love before settling down and committing to a family and household.
    I ask Julian what week we’re in and he tells me it’s the third week of the month. I touch my belly, recalling that I need to take my once-a-month birth control next week. My friend Tanya is the one who told me about these birth control pills. I love that I only need to take them once a month and they only make me have four periods per year. Always up-to-date, Tanya kept me well-informed about all the latest developments. I miss my friends so much . I realize that when I settle down with Julian in his home in Switzerland I would be further from my mother and would have to make new friends. That would be the hardest part.
    Julian and I stop by a store that has some beautiful dresses displayed. Julian insists I go in and try on some dresses. I try on a few which are mediocre. I try on a sparkling, sheer champagne-colored long dress that shows my skin very faintly and hugs my body so perfectly. Julian gaps at me for a few moments, speechless, taking me in with his eyes.
    “You look flawless,” he says, a rush of air escaping his lips.
    I smile and accept his compliment, graciously appreciating that it’s coming from such a wealthy, powerful, worldly man. He had his pick of elite ladies and he’s chosen me. I’ve never thought of myself as spectacularly beautiful, but if I can capture his attention then I assume I must be a little more than ordinary. I recall that Derek always told me that I am the most beautiful woman he ever saw.
    I spin around for Julian, and he takes me in greedily with his eyes. He goes to pay for the dress and we make our way out of the store. We do a little more shopping and have dinner at one of the cute little outdoor restaurants on the cobblestone street.
    When we arrive home, Julian and I enjoy a glass of red wine on our terrace just as the sun begins to set. I love being able to watch the sun set every single day with Julian. It really couldn’t get any more perfect than this.

 
    CHAPTER TEN
     
    The next day, we head to another island in Greece. Santorini is the prettiest place I’ve ever seen. Hundreds of zigzagging steps ascend and wind through the villages of cobblestone streets and whitewashed homes with blue-domed roofs.
    J ulian has a huge villa in Santorini overlooking the sea. The sleek, ultra-modern, all white villa has ten bedrooms, ten bathrooms, with an even bigger terrace and infinity pool than Julian’s previous Greek villa. It is definitely my style. On the terrace there is a Jacuzzi, large dining table, ten daybeds, and four cabanas with plush seating.
    The housekeeper does all our laundry while we relax in the one of the cabanas on the terrace. I am wearing a long white dress by Elie Saab, Louboutin white heels with red bottoms, my red Birkin bag and ruby earrings. Julian is dressed in white pants, white shirt, white suit jacket, and a Vacheron Constantin skeleton watch. I realize that I have gathered a huge collection of beautiful clothing, purses, and jewelry in my luggage during our honeymoon.
    It is a hot summer day,