The Sweetest Temptation
Chapter 61: Her decision

Chapter 61: Her decision

Beatrix paced around her room, huffing a frustrated breath she raked her hands through her hair.

She knew she was going to hell for even considering their offer. All her life no man had shown interest in her and now there were two men who wanted her.

Two sinfully powerful handsome men. It was hard to believe. She had to pinch herself to convince herself that all of this is real.

Did she really want to do this? Did she want to give herself to two hot men who could break her fragile heart in a blink of an eye?

What if she fell in love with both of them and then they decide they don’t want her anymore?

Or even worse what if she fell in love with one of them? She knew she was this close to giving her heart to Damien but Rhys....

He was a different story. It’s scary how much he could affect her. She had met the man a year ago and he was still able to set her heart on fire.

Maybe she should ask Stella for a second opinion. This was a hard decision to make.

She picked her phone from her bed and dialed Stella’s number. On the second ring she picked up.

"Hi Bee."

Beatrix raised her brows, she could hear her panting on the other end of the call. Stella hated exercising so why the hell was she panting at 8 in the evening.

"Are you busy?" She bit her lips as she questioned.

"Yes darling but no dick is more important than my best friend. I know you need me or else there will be no way you will be calling me this late."

Beatrix heard a voice chuckled from the back and for some reason it sounded familiar. Was it her brother? Matteo?

Beatrix shook her head probably she must have had misheard it.

Also she had totally forgotten about the difference in time zone. She sighed, "Yes..sorry I didn’t think about the time zone."

"It’s okay Bee. So tell me what’s wrong?"

Beatrix took a deep breath, "Rhys....Rhys is Damien’s younger brother." She dropped the bombshell. Silence......it was hard for something to leave Stella speechless.

"Beatrix Quinn what did you just say?!" She yelled in shock.

"Yeah ... .it’s hard to believe right? Out of all the people in the world it had to be him."

"Holy fucking shit! So what are you gonna do now? Fortunately you didn’t sleep with him. That would have been so awkward."

Beatrix could imagine the horror on her friend’s face right now.

"Well...you see...this is why I called you." Beatrix rubbed the nape of her neck. How was she supposed to explain this situation to Stella without sounding crazy?

"What is going on? You know you can tell me anything."

Beatrix knew Stella could detect if anything was wrong with her or if something was bothering her.

She started explaining everything to Stella from meeting Rhys at the Cafe to them proposing that they both want her.

She knew it sounded crazy.

"Wow...Beatrix. That’s a lot to process. I can only imagine what you are going through right now. So what are you going to do?"

"I don’t know...." If she knew she would have made the decision the moment they suggested it.

"Which one of them do you like? I thought you were over Rhys?

"Yeah me too but after the kiss....I’m not so sure."

Stella chuckled, "My baby you’re getting naughty, kissing your future brother-in-law."

Beatrix flushed. She was embarrassed but knowing Stella, she knew she would never judge her.

"Stella...I need serious advice. What should I do?"

"Well I’m the last person to advice you on this Beatrix. If it was me I would go for it. They’re both giving you a chance to know them individually and I think that’s a great idea. You have already spent time with Damien and knows him. Get to know Rhys too. What lies behind that bad boy cold exterior.

I have always told you, you need a little spice in your life but I never thought that spice would come in the form of two hot men! I guess my manifesting skills is great?"

Beatrix chuckled and shook her head helplessly.

"But what if I get hurt, Stella? I’m scared. They’re both so dangerous in their own way. And I’m so naive. I have zero knowledge about all of this."

"Oh stop thinking and enjoy life for once Bee. Every man is going to fuck you over. You have seen the number of times I have had my heart broken but stil I still fuck men.

Life’s too short Bee. Allow these two hot men to pamper you. Enjoy every moment and minute with them. No one can predict the future and the most important thing at the end of the day is lol ooll that you had fun. "

Beatrix sighed, she knew Stella was right. This is what she had always wanted right? To have a little color in her dull life.

"I will do it!"

Stella laughed out, "That’s my girl. But remember use protection. I’m too broke to be an aunt right now."

Beatrix flushed with embarrassment , her cheeks reddening. Of course she wasn’t going to get pregnant. Who would even be the father?

"Ahhh I’m so jealous Beatrix. I can’t even get a man to take me seriously and you have bagged two hot men. Maybe I should come for tutorials from you."

Beatrix laughed at her friend’s comment shaking her head helplessly. She herself didn’t even know what they saw in her.

"Keep me updated girl. If anything let me know! I have to get back to...work." She stressed the work and Beatrix furrowed her face with disgust. She knew exactly what her friend was talking about.

"Ewww....bye. You’re going to get STDs Stella."

Stella snorted and laughed, "As long as the dick is good, I don’t care. You will see soon babes. That pleasure is worth all the pain. Take care, love you bye." Stella said and hung up the phone .

Beatrix frowned and stared at the phone. What the hell did she mean by that?

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A soft knock sounded at her door. Beatrix stride towards the door and opened it to find Damien standing there. He was dressed in a sleek black suit.

He was leaving...

Damien smiled at her but she still didn’t miss the guilt and longing in his eyes. She could see he felt bad for lying to her. He raised the tray he was holding, "You didn’t eat breakfast...so I-I brought it to you."

Beatrix opened the door wider and stepped back to allow him to enter.

He walked inside and placed the tray on the center table in her room.

He glanced around, clearly he was anxious. It was hard to believe that a man like Damien Niarchos would one day be nervous.

"I have to go" he finally broke the silence.

Beatrix held her breath, feeling that slow aching dread build up inside her.

"Oh..."

She cleared her throat and looked into his eyes, her heart hovering in her throat as she pushed out her next question.

"Are you coming back?"

He shook his head, searching his eyes over her face as he replied with a simple "No"

And just like that the dream like bubble that surrounded them shattered , along with her heart.

Beatrix turned her face away from him and she knew he could see the devastated look on her face, there was no way she could hide it.

His hand came up to smooth the hair away from her face, and he whispered "Hey....darling, look at me"

Beatrix apprehensively followed his order, swallowing the harsh lump in her throat and the minute she saw his eyes her chest ached.

A soft smile played on his lips, and he ducked down quickly to peck a kiss to her forehead before stepping away.

"I have spoken to Rhys that whatever that you decide we will respect it. If you say no right now, he is to take you back home.

I lied to you and I’m truly sorry. The time I spent with you was my most happiest memory, Beatrix. Thank you."

Beatrix blinked and stared at him, "So you’re letting me go just like that?" She couldn’t help the bile that dripped from her words.

She knew he was doing this for her but she still hated that he had taken the decision for her.

"Beatrix...."

She averted her gaze from him.

He paused, holding his breath before he let it out, Beatrix looked at him when she heard how broken it was.

"In case it’s Rhys that you want too...I will respect your decision."

Beatrix watched as he hung his head, his chin trembling as he swallowed.

Stupid man.

Beatrix immediately grabbed his arm, pulling him towards her and wrapped her arms around him.

She could see how much she meant to him even though he tried so hard to hide it.

He threaded his arms around her waist, pulling him into her as he buried his head into her shoulder, choking on his own breath and his whole body was trembling.

"I don’t want Rhys, Damien...." She paused.

"I want both of you." She added.

A/N: Can innocent and naive Beatrix handle two men? Hahaha or they will break her?^^

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