A Woman's Worth by Nikita Lynnette Nichols

Author:Nikita Lynnette Nichols [Nichols, Nikita Lynnette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2013-10-04T04:00:00+00:00

‘Your birthday isn’t over yet and neither is the celebration. Slip into this number and join me in the lobby in twenty minutes.’

Adonis

Beneath the tissue paper was a red Donatella Versace strapless sequin and satin gown. “Oh, my God” was all Monique could say. She took the dress and stood in front of a full-length mirror and pressed it against her body. There was no denying the dress had cost a pretty penny. She opened the smaller box and saw red Jimmy Choo satin sling back, three-inch heels and a small red satin clutch. Once again, Monique was rendered speechless. She took a shower and got dressed.

She emerged from the elevator with a look that was to die for. Adonis was standing at the front desk dressed in a black custom made Bill Blass tuxedo, white shirt, a black satin cumber-bund, and tie. In his hand, he held a red rose wrist corsage for Monique. She came and stood in front of him and Adonis thought she was even more beautiful than when he’d last seen her earlier that day. As usual, her make-up was done to perfection.

Adonis loved the ruby red lipstick she wore. The strapless gown fit her every curve. Monique looked as though she was born in it. Adonis recalled earlier in the afternoon when Monique tempted him. After his cold shower, he got on his knees and prayed for strength. He desired Monique but knew that God wouldn’t be pleased if he took her.

He leaned forward and kissed her on both cheeks. “There isn’t a word in Webster’s Dictionary that describes how lovely you are this evening.”

She smiled. “You’re quite dapper yourself.”

Adonis couldn’t help but notice her bright smile. Against the red lipstick, Monique’s teeth stood out like stars against a pitch-black sky. “Girl, you make a brotha wanna propose right here and now.”

Again, she flashed the stars. He slipped the corsage onto her right wrist, then held his elbow out for her to slip her arm through. “Shall we?”

“We shall,” she answered excitedly.

Outside, in the waiting limousine, Adonis placed a blindfold over Monique’s eyes. Again, she had to wait to find out her destination.

At Navy Pier, Adonis guided Monique out of the limousine. Because she couldn’t see, she took each step like she was walking on eggshells. Adonis wrapped his arm around her waist for support. “Monique, just relax and walk normal. I got you. I promise not to let you fall.” After a few more steps, he brought Monique to a stop. “Okay, we’re here. Are you ready?”

“Yes,” she said excitedly.

Adonis slowly lifted the blindfold. Monique saw the word ODYSSEY in big bold letters displayed on the side of an oversized yacht. She was stunned as she looked from the yacht to Adonis. “I don’t understand. What did I do to deserve this?”

“You were born,” was his answer.

At the top of the gangplank, an elderly Caucasian man wearing a white military jacket, white pants, white patent leather shoes, and a white hat with a black rim greeted them in style.

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