Husband With Benefits
Chapter 57: Airport

Chapter 57: Airport

Nora felt that her IQ had dropped considerably in the last few weeks. She’d never been a very bright bulb to begin with, but now it was going down further and further. Why did she assume that she would know their destination when they reached the airport? She knew Demetri was super-rich, so she should have remembered that he would not travel on a commercial airliner.

The early morning sun bathed the airport tarmac in a warm golden glow, and Nora was momentarily distracted by the sight of the gleaming aircraft with the Frost Long etched on its tail. The sleek, silver plane gleamed like the symbol of luxury and privilege that it was. She noticed a few people standing at the bottom and thought that they were the flight crew. She, who had never been on an airplane before, felt that this was an entirely different world.

As distracted as she was, she stumbled slightly, her heel catching on something, making her lose her footing. Her heart raced as she felt herself teetering off balance, but before she could fall, a strong hand shot out and gripped her arm, steadying her.

Demetri’s quick reflexes prevented her from taking an embarrassing tumble, and she quickly smiled at him with a murmur of gratitude.

His hand let go of her and moved to her lower back as if it were the most natural thing in the world. For a brief, heart-pounding second, Nora was acutely aware of his touch through the thin fabric of her t-shirt. Her skin tingled where his fingers rested, and she couldn’t help but tremble ever so slightly.

Acutely self-conscious, she looked at him from under her lashes, still finding it difficult to see him in his casual attire. Demetri had abandoned his usual impeccably tailored suits in favor of a simple, dark button-down shirt and neatly pressed trousers. Far from making him look ordinary, they seemed to amplify his charm. She blinked, trying to shake off the unbidden thoughts, but they lingered.

Demetri guided her up the remaining steps and onto the private jet while the flight crew offered welcoming smiles. Nora quickly took a seat, trying to make herself as small as possible. She was not used to this kind of fawning attention.

As they sat, an older man approached them. "Good evening, Sir. Good evening, ma’am. I am Rowlins, your host for today and the First Officer for this jet. We are ready to fly out. The flight plan has been logged and approved. And Passport control is on alert."

They were flying out of the country in a private jet? Why hadn’t she realized that this might be the case, Nora questioned herself. However, she quickly consoled herself that she was being ridiculous. After all, she was not used to people whose lifestyle included private jets.

Demetri had already finished his conversation with the First officer, while she had been admiring the lush interiors of the aircraft and was now engrossed in some files as he sat opposite her. Taking this as her cue, Nora quickly pulled out her copy of the novel and applauded herself for keeping the novel in her carry-on, or else it would have been carted away with the rest of her luggage.

Eventually, the plane began its descent, and Nora peered out of the window, her heart skipping a beat as she caught her first glimpse below. The emerald green of the palm trees contrasted against the pristine white sands, and the turquoise waters of the sea stretched out to meet the horizon. It was a paradise that seemed almost too perfect to be real.

As they disembarked from the jet, Nora felt the warmth of the tropical air envelope her, and she took a deep breath, savoring the moment. She’d only read about such places in novels and not even dared to dream of going there.

Soon, they made their way to a waiting golf cart, which carried them towards Demetri’s villa. On the way, Nora marveled at the colorful flowers, pointing at each one with excitement as she poked his arm repeatedly to grab his attention. With a sigh, Demetri held her hand to prevent her and simply told her the names of all the flowers that she pointed at.

Finally, they arrived at the villa. It was a magnificent structure with open-air living spaces that seamlessly blended with the natural beauty of the island. The villa was perched on the edge of a pristine beach, and the sound of waves crashing on the shore provided a soothing soundtrack.

Nora gasped as she stepped inside, her eyes widening in amazement. The interiors were elegantly decorated, with floor-to-ceiling windows that framed breathtaking views of the sea. If she had thought that the little garden at home was a piece of heaven, then this was heaven. Demetri Frost had an eye for choosing things that brought peace with nature.

Soon, Demetri showed her to a room on the upper floor and explained that the staff was not allowed there but they would have to pretend to be a couple in front of the villa’s staff, some of whom might be on his grandfather’s side. "Relax in the pool tonight. Tomorrow I will take you around the island."

As the man left, Nora could only throw herself on the bed and stare up at the ceiling in amazement. She had never imagined she would find herself in such a breathtaking place.

Since she’d already slept and dined on the flight here, she quickly unpacked and pulled on her swimsuit. She was not going to waste a single moment of this adventure. As she stepped out, she promised herself that once she was free of all the traps set by her mother and her marriage with Demetri was over, she would give herself a chance to explore places like this as well.

What she did not realize now was that with Demetri by her side, no one could bind her now or ever.

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