Riad Dubois: The Complete Romance Series by North Avery

Author:North, Avery [North, Avery]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2020-07-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

Simone

My parents still hadn’t returned from their shopping trip when I returned to our suite. Just as well, I would have some precious alone time to reflect on the morning’s happenings. Straightening my kimono over my bikini and taking an iced coffee from the fridge, I took a seat on the balcony and extended my legs in the sun. The temptation to sunbathe topless was strong, but I had seen the rules on the bedroom door forbidding that. Not wishing to embarrass my folks further, I had to be content with hugging myself and tracing the pattern of Brad’s kisses on my body.

I had to prepare for tonight. Fortunately, I had brought my best underwear with me as well as my favorite blue dress. I could use a scarf to cover the low-cut neckline until … well, until later. And of course, I would have to do my nails. Teal would be the best color to go with my dress.

Absorbed in my plans, I didn’t hear my parents entering their room until my mother tapped on my bedroom door.

“Simone, we need to talk,” she said, sticking her head round the door.

“Yeah, sure.”

"We had heard the full story about your experience last night. The lady who owns the boutique in Ville Nouvelle witnessed the whole thing while out with her husband.” My mother was standing at her full height, seething with rage.

“How do you think I feel hearing that my daughter was in the company of a young man who threw a punch at someone? A young man covered in tattoos no less.”

“Mother,” I looked at her aghast. “That young man was rescuing me from a dangerous situation. Were it not for him, much worse could have happened.”

“I told you, dear.” My father appeared behind her shoulder. "There had to be some reasonable explanation. But as for you, Simone, remember that you are living under our roof. Any more contact with this young man, and we will have to consider changing our arrangement.”

"What? Well gladly, Papa, gladly." I was on my feet now too. Could they really not be grateful to the man who had saved me?

“And your plans are?” my mother hissed, her anger not abated in the slightest.

“Wait and see,” I closed the door in their faces.

My perfect morning of planning my date had been interrupted. Well, this issue had been coming to a head for a while now. I had wanted to leave home for a very long time; they had been the ones objecting to it. And I could do it; it was far from impossible. I had my allowance, a good qualification, and money earned from my translating work, as well as some singing. And I could do it now. Passing my parents in the lounge without a word, I made my way to reception.

"Yes, we have a room," the receptionist told me. "Not a very big one, but it has a balcony and is free for the dates you want.”

I gave her my card and took the key.

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