Just a Simple Love Story by Kimberley Nunes (best historical fiction books of all time TXT) 📖

combined with the deep and rich red color didn't just make the dress look simple and elegant, but provided it with a nuance of sexiness.Unable to believe I had found my perfect dress, Madeleine and I moved on to search for matching shoes, which didn't take long. I bought a pair of nude 5.9inch peep-toes.After finishing all the shopping, we settled down in a café having something light. Madeleine asked me a lot of questions concerning my relationship with her son and no matter how embarrassing some of her questions were, I answered each and every one. This just showed me how much I trusted and liked her. She was so easy to get along with and such a sweet and kind person. I felt safe.I bid her good-bye and thanked her for everything she had done for me. By the time I reached home it was past seven. Sebastian had told me he would be late today which meant he wouldn't return before nine or ten. I decided on taking a bath after hanging my dress in my closet happily and relax on my first day off of work. At Least During Night

 

Sebastian and I had been driving for around an hour. He had turned into and endless driveway with pettily trimmed cherry-blossom and maple trees. It was barely eight o'clock in the morning, but Madeleine had insisted on us arriving early enough to have breakfast with the family, as we couldn't make it a day earlier for dinner. Sebastian needed to wrap up the last paperwork and stayed in late in the company."So when your mom says family, what does she mean by that?" I asked my companion who drove past the idyllic scenery."I hope she only means herself and father, Ian and Karin, Mia and Daimen. But I believe Sheldon is going to grace us with his presence as well" he grimaced when mentioning his cousin's name.I chuckled remembering my first meeting with the overly motivated Benz, when he had been visiting Ian in the hospital. After knocking on Ian's room door, I had been surprised by a loud voice telling me to enter. Upon stepping into the room I was overrun by a gleeful Sheldon."Damn, who is this babe?" he had asked grinning from ear to ear."Just leave Kaitlynn alone, will you?" Ian had scolded the other Benz."Oh my gosh, is this THE Kaitlynn? I mean THE Doctor Kaitlynn Noakes?" he had gotten more excited by every ticking second.Ian had only sighed and nodded introducing us casually: "I'm sorry about this, Kaitlynn. But let me introduce you to my cousin Sheldon Benz. He's the jumpy type."Said Benz had strode towards me and hugged me tightly without any warning: "It feels so awesome to meet you at last! I've heard so much about you and feared I would never have the chance to cross paths with you!"He had crushed my body."It's nice to meet you, too, Mr. Benz" I had tried replying as he was squishing me to death."Call me by my first name!""Sheldon" I muttered.At last he had let go of me and I gasped for some air."I'm really so unbelievably happy. If it weren't for you, I would have lost my cousin and best friend, no Ian is more like a brother to me, right?" he had turned to face the very person he was talking about.The older Benz brother had smiled and nodded, making me chuckle in return, seeing the close bond they shared."Say, Kaite-babe" Sheldon had diverted his attention back to me. "Do you have a boyfriend? If not, would you like to go out with me?"His questions had caught me off-guard making me choke on my own saliva."Excuse me?" I had inquired, coughing."Well, whether you are still out there on the market, you know" he winked once."Sheldon" Ian had sighed exasperatedly."C'mon, look at her! She's not just the doctor that saved your life, but a smoking-hot babe!" he had explained motioning towards me.My face had turned a deep crimson at this comment."Didn't Aunty Maddy tell me to date a respectable and great girl? Well, here is one" he went on. "Oh, c'mon Ian. If you weren't married to that red-haired, not hot chili, you would have made a pass at her, wouldn't you?""Um, may I intervene?" I had finally gotten a grip on myself.Both the men had looked at me expectantly."Thank you for all the compliments, Mr. Be... Sheldon. Although I'm not dating anyone right now, I can't take you up on your offer, I'm sorry" I had apologized. "Damn it" the addressee had scratched the back of his head. "But, I won't give up."This had all happened a few weeks before Sebastian decided on taking me out for dinner."What are you giggling about?" Sebastian asked, bringing me back to the present.I shook my head: "Nothing. Just remembered something."Gazing out the window I saw a huge mansion with a massive red wooden door. My eyes widened at the sight of a white marble fountain in the center of the estate. White pebbles were strewn all over the place. The grass was freshly mown. There was a cute porch attached to the beautiful villa. It was surely an old residence, but it was taken care of well. The entire setting fitted perfectly. The long driveway with the trees, the freshly and evenly cut lawn, the luxurious fountain. I was well aware of the Benz's being quite wealthy, but this? Wow! "And this is just one of your own properties?" I wondered aloud meekly.Sebastian laughed aloud: "You like it?"I sat in silence not able to process this overwhelming sight. We drove down a path leading into the underground parking facility and pulled up in one of the spots."We've reached" the young Benz's voice announced, while he stroked my cheek.I nodded and took a hold of the door handle before he stopped me mid-action. Looking his way I saw him leaning in."We don't need to be in such a hurry, right?" he asked taking my face into his hands and pulling me closer to his lips.He kissed me lightly not letting go of my face."What's wrong?" I wanted to know, seeing that something was on his mind."I won't be having you all to myself" he finally confessed, making me smile.My hands wandered along his strong arms and to his collar. I gripped it roughly, pulling him towards me and pressing my lips onto his. His tongue expertly slipped through my mouth while his hands ran down my shoulders and sides. One hand stopped at my waist, holding me in place, while the other moved further down my thigh halting at the hem of my skirt."Sebastian" I breathed as his hand moved back slowly, only this time under my loosely draped skirt.Suddenly I heard his phone vibrate on the dashboard."Your phone" I called to his attention pulling away slightly and trying to calm down my racing heart.Sebastian sighed in irritation, letting go of my waist and picking up his mobile. His hand under my skirt didn't budge even a little. I fell back in my seat and listened to the fragments of conversation."Damn... yes, that's my car... we'll be right there... that's none of your business, is it?" he snarled before cutting the call.The younger Benz brother leaned back in his seat shaking his head: "Unbelievable.""Ian?" I tried guessing."Who else?" he hissed."Then we should get going" putting on a happy expression I tried cheering up the beautiful man beside me, who it seems didn't plan on pulling his hand out from under my skirt. "But before that" I motioned towards his hand.He sighed one last time before pressing a rough kiss on my lips and opening his door and then the trunk to take out our luggage. Sebastian took my hand into his and we walked to the elevator leading us directly into the mansion."Don't worry" I squeezed his hand lightly while waiting for the lift to reach, "you'll be having me all to yourself. At least during the night."The doors opened and we were greeted by Madeleine, her eldest son, Ian and an overly cute Daimen clinging to his father. From the corner of my eye I saw Sebastian smirking at my last statement. I smiled returning their mother's warm embrace. The older Benz brother pursed his lips before hugging me, while grinning widely."Well, weren't you guys taking long" he mused while I stroked his son's two-year-old body."Shut up, Ian" his brother growled from behind me.A hearty laughter escaped Ian's mouth while I turned red, understanding what he had been implying.We walked through the vast hall with opulent and pricey furniture and decoration. It was an excellent mix of modern and antique furnishing. A high-pitched child's voice was audible as Madeleine explained where everything was located. A giggling Mia ran towards us."Grandma!" she squealed and jumped into her waiting arms.She turned to face me and her smile widened: "You are the lady who showed me where daddy's room was."I chuckled and nodded: "That's me.""Uncle-Seb" she called all excited and reached out for her beloved uncle, who in return picked her from his mother.She smooched his cheek and hugged him tightly with her short arms."Mia was waiting for her uncle" Madeleine explained smiling happily.Both the Benz brothers carried one of the children and followed their mother.I looked around and was amazed by the high cream-colored walls and the white granite flooring. But the most mind-blowing thing in this huge mansion were the two white granite staircases on either side of the room, leading to the next floor where all the bedrooms were situated. This entire place looked like a castle from a fairytale. We walked past the granite steps to a room with a long solid wood dining table and quite a few chairs. Frederick had been sitting at the head of the table scanning a newspaper. A few seats further down sat Karin with wide eyes, not believing what she was seeing."You..." she started, but was cut off by a hyper Sheldon."No way!" he exclaimed laying his eyes on me before jumping off his chair and striding over to where I was standing.Without further ado he wrapped his arms around me, crushing me just like the first time."How can this be? Don't tell me you changed your mind on going out with me?" he asked excited."What did you just say?" Sebastian incredulously inquired.Sheldon shook his head hugging me even tighter.He at last let go of me, but slung his arm around my shoulders right away pulling me towards hid uncle."Uncle Frederick" he called after the head of the family. "What do you say? Isn't she the perfect match for me?"Frederick eyed me making me feel nervous. I whirled out of Sheldon's clutch and formally greeted his uncle."Good morning, Mr. Benz. Please excuse the intrusion.""Good morning, Doctor Noakes" he replied with his stern voice.Sebastian strode over to my side: "Good morning, father.""Sebastian" he greeted his son."Father," his youngest son started, "I want to officially introduce you to Kaitlynn, my girlfriend."I heard Karin gasp in utter shock. Frederick's eyes inspected me for a while before nodding."So, you are the rumored date" he declared. "My wife hasn't been able to stop talking about you.""Oh, come on, Fred. Don't tell her that stuff" Madeleine playfully