[Pre-Chorus:]

I can't seem to live without your love

Suffocating here by myself dying for your touch

Spring time eyes that get you every time

And I just can't seem to give you up

You're mine

[Chorus:]

You make me feel

Our love would never end

How can I forget

Baby we were the best

Suffered dreams of you all through the night

And baby I can't seem to give you up

You're mine

(Mariah Carey; You're Mine Lyrics)

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She curled her hand around his neck, tugging him closer, her mouth opening, her velvety firm tongue shoving into his mouth with surprising force, and Nicolas groaned inaudibly and sucked her tongue briefky. Adriana mimicked it, panting after.

Adriana was so lost with Nicolas aggressive kisses. Their bodies both radiating off sexual tension  and permeated the air like a waves, filling the four corners of the small room. Her breast grew heavy and an ache started to build up deep within her belly down to her core.

She'd felt flushed, hot. That familiar feelings when their skin connected. Electric sparks and radiated off them, consuming both of them. Adriana's heart was furiously hammering inside her chest.

She love this man, ever since her eyes laid on him and until now. His name engraved into her heart and soul.

Nicolas' kisses dragged down to her jawline, planting soft and hot kisses. Adriana uttered a soft moan and Nicolas' one hand moved to her mouth covering her soft sounds that's slowly increasing..

A spasm of desire flowed through her body from her breasts to her core. Her raging arousal slowly clouding her trepidation, tamping down her rational thoughts and fervent desire overpowering her mind.

Nicolas grabbed her legs and lifted her up to his waist and she automatically wrap her long legs around his waist, while his hands was holding her bottom with her back against the wall.

Nicolas' arousals was throbbing and he can't wait to take her then and there. He wanted her so much that it hurt each seconds.

"God, you're driving me crazy moro mou .." Nicolas breathes as he assaulted her lips again, his hard erection rubbing in between her bottom cheeks.

Adriana stifled her moans, all the while panting softly.

Suddenly, Adriana heard a footsteps and her arousals instantly swept over with trepidation. She felt her cheeks burned with embarrassment. Nicolas gently placed her back down on her feet, as he leaned his hard body against hers to the wall, still panting. Nicolas heartbeat was racing rapidly and Adriana looks so flustered and hot. Her lips was a bit swollen. And for him, it looks sexy and stimulating.

She pushed Nicolas gently.

"Someone's coming," she whispered and Nicolas stood up and heard it too. He grinned when he realized what he was doing. All this dirty stunts he did that he didn't know he could. He maybe dubbed as a man-whore, but definitely didn't do this crazy things before. Like slipping his hand between legs during dinner, especially invading her in the washroom.

"Ssshh.." Nicolas hushed and he pulled her to his chest as he wrapped his hands around her nuzzling his nose to her head, filling himself with her sexy scent. Her scents that always hunted him every night. Each day he was drawn to her, and he can't seem to stop craving for her. He's dying to have her back.

Her simple touch bring him to the edge of bittersweet ecstasy.

Adriana snake her hands around his waist and just drowned herself with his signature scent that she adored, while trying to calm their raging arousals.

The footsteps passed by and minutes later, it was gone, so as their stimulated desire subsided.

Nicolas helped her fixed herself before placing her a lingering kiss.

Nicolas peeked his head out to check if someone's outside. When he was sure that's no one is watching, he quickly slipped out of the washroom and then Adriana followed suit.

Adriana felt relieved, and embarrassed when thoughts of being caught in the bathroom making out crossed her mind.

God, he's so dirty and she loves it!

Before they reach the back door, "Stop flirting with Paolo." Nicolas warned Adriana, with his eyes turning into ice. Those smouldering hazy green eyes is gone promptly switching into cold sea-geen/bluish eyes.

Adriana looks at him incredulously.

The hell.

"I'm not flirting with him." Adriana snapped at him in a whisper tone with her eyes widening in exasperation.

"You are deliberately flirting with him and I don't like it. You are mine, Addy. ... Mine!" Nicolas stressed out, gritting his teeth after. Adriana didn't like his words especially the thought of it. He's implying that she's somewhat a whore.

And now claiming her as his? No way!

"I'm not! And if ever I did, I'm not yours Nicolas .." Adriana spat in complete vexation as she flung her hand on her hips and stared at him challengingly.

Nicolas eyebrows thrusted up, meeting her sparkling sapphire eyes that held anger. "I can prove you right here and right now, Addy. Your heart and your body is MINE." Nicolas shot her a challenging look.

Adriana gasped with his bold declaration. She wanted to accept his challenge, but she wasn't sure if she could handle it well. She already lost herself with his smouldering touch while ago, and her hotness and damped core says it all that she's going to lose it.

"I can flirt to whoever I want." Addy retorted grimly, and she spun on her heel, storming to the backdoor out to the backyard.

Nicolas watched her back, stunned.

Did he just claim her?

Yes, you did douche!

Nicolas heaved a loud breath and was about to follow her trail when he heard his phone ringing.

He connected it. "Nicolas, speak." Nicolas was clutching the phone tightly like a vice.

"It's Kurt Thompson Sir, I just found the right secretary for you Mr. Petropoulis. Her name is Amanda. She was previously Mr. Flanders of the Flanders Industries' secretary." Kurt reported excitedly and I nodded in agreement. The Flanders Industries has been stopped running since last year, after a bank came to liquidate his house and soon was exposed it's bankruptcy to the people and one by one, banks, investors came after. Not long after the bankrupt exposure, the Flanders Industries flushed down the drain.

"She can start today. I need a new house. Big house with pool and big playroom. Tell her to find one ASAP." Nicolas ordered in his signature tone and Kurt agreed.

Nicolas listened to Kurt's updates patiently. After giving him more instructions, he ended the call.

After their conversation, Nicolas headed back outside and joined Miranda and Francine. Nicolas didn't see Adriana and his temper is slowly climbing up his ladder to it's pinnacle.

"So how do you like Italy, Nicolas?" Francine asked as she stared him with her gray eyes.

"It's always an intriguing mysterious country. I love how the whole city is full of history, arts and culture." Nicolas responded briefly, with his eyes discreetly scanning the backyard looking for a certain person.

And each seconds, his temper is increasing.

"Indeed it is. Italy was full of arts, culture, and history remains in every places." Francine agreed.

Nicolas averted his eyes on his son with Amadeo as they both wrestled on the grass with the big beach ball. He was very happy and they are both laughing without a care in the world.

Nicolas downed his wine and placed the empty glass on the table.

"Would you like another glass, Nicolas?" Miranda purred as she stood up and pick up the empty glass.

"Sure," he replied and Miranda brushed his shoulder with her dainty fingers as she walked around him heading to the backdoor.

"I'm glad that my best friend is happy now. She had gone through a lot and we thought she will never be happy." Francine commented as she looks over my shoulder with her fingers tapping on the temple of her wine glass. She looks focused as she kept ranting.

Nicolas look behind him and he saw her with Paolo and they are laughing as they walked to the direction of the pool. Nicolas temper flared up.

His heart was beating rapidly in rage. His jaw clenched. The two came from the side of the house and he wondered what did they do.

Nicolas fought with his temper. He turned his head and averted his eyes to Francine who was staring at him, sizing him up.

"You love her," Francine said, more like a statement as she stared deep down to his soul.

Nicolas just shrugged his shoulder and stared at his son who was now running trying to catch his friend.

"She actually became more tougher since she had Nicolai. Gone the sweet Addy we know. I think having a baby will make you firm and stronger." Francine continued on as she chuckled lightly, all the while, Nicolas' thoughts was fully occupied with Addy and Paolo, who was a few meters away, laughing heartily.

Miranda came back with his wine glass almost full with red wine. Miranda bent over to place the glass on the table and she obviously made it sure that her breast is fully exposed to Nicolas.

That small flirty gesture didn't evade Adriana's eyes. Her irritation rises up within her. Paolo was animatedly talking about his new job as an Architectural Engineer and how he likes his profession.

He was also hinting that he wants to settle down soon and he already had the house prepared for his own future family.

Adriana didn't comment trying to be safe and polite. She doesn't know how to tell him again that she's not the right girl for him. How many times did she tell him that? She can't remember anymore.

Paolo has been persistent and never gave up.

Adriana saw Miranda as she pulled her chair closer to Nicolas and her elbow was brushing Nicolas elbow for sure, judging how so close they are.

"My foot is starting to hurt. Can we sit?" Adriana looks at Paolo and he agreed. The chairs was move under the gazebo since the sunlight was too bright and it's biting on the skin.

Adriana looks on Nicolai as she headed to where her friend Francine is and she joined them.

Paolo sat beside Francine while Adriana sat in between Paolo and Nicolas. Adriana almost glared at Miranda.

"So brother, did you show Adriana the house you designed for her?" Miranda grinned wickedly as she shifted her gaze to Addy and Paolo. If Adriana doesn't know her, she would think she's genuine.

"Not yet, sis." Paolo glared at his sister. Miranda just shrugged her shoulder, then she averted her eyes to Nicolas.

Nicolas grip the wineglass temple a bit hard as he made a big sip.

"You know my brother has been waiting for Adriana to accept his love. He was very much ready to settle down. Just waiting for Addy to say yes. We are waiting for that day to come. It's going to be exciting ..." Miranda chirped gleefully faking a happy tone.

Nicolas didn't commented. He discreetly clenched his jaw.

Adriana's face was now beet red with the embarrassment and anger boiling within her. She wanted to slap Miranda so she will wake up and realized what she was saying.

Addy fake a smile and Francine just raise her eyebrow as she shot Miranda a displeasure look.

Paolo was too oblivious of the tension his sister was creating.

Nicolas check his time and it's almost six. Mikaela, Sergio and the two other old couple was inside now watching their favorite soccer game show.

Anneta and Emilia was talking in the kitchen with Louella and Erika playing in their playroom. Guiseppe, Celso and Eligio are still in the pool as they all chatted.

Nicolai and Amadeo are still playing wrestling and sometimes they swim in the small kiddie pool, then they played with the trucks in the small sandbox.

Nicolas wanted to leave soon, hating to watch Adriana and Paolo looking so comfortable at each other.

Adriana was sensing Nicolas and she could feel his anger. His cold eyes staring to Francine and all the people around him, she knew he's not in a good mood and because of her. She had crossed her limit again.

"So when are you going to say yes to my brother Addy?" Miranda suddenly asked interrupting Adriana's wandering thoughts.

"Huh?" Addy whipped her eyes to Miranda and she was grinning at her ear to ear, with her eyes held so much mirth, or rather wickedly.

"I. .. Er.. "

"Addy and Nicolas are dating, Miranda. She can't date your brother." Francine butted in grimly as she downed her wine. She was just watching while ago, and Miranda's fake gleeful smile was too much for Francine causing her to piped in as she couldn't contain her irritation. And, she could see her friend Adriana, feeling uncomfortable.

"Oh .." Miranda said feigning innocence. "You two doesn't look like has thing at each other," she added on, to Francine's dismay.

Francine rolled her eyes and she couldn't stand Miranda's fake friendly attitude, she lets her unfiltered mouth to roll right at the moment. She had been holding it.

"You were really oblivious when you are fixed on something," Francine wittingly quipped holding her eyes to roll.

Miranda shot her a disparaging look. The tension quickly escalated and Paolo was shocked to react.

"I think we should go!" Nicolas suddenly said as he rose on his feet, attracting all their attentions that was glued to Francine and Miranda.

"That fast? It's still early. Why don't you have dinner here?" Miranda suddenly rose from her seat and face Nicolas, without realizing that Nicolas was already at the verge of exploding. She quickly forgotten their brief arguments and Francine.

Nicolas shot Adriana a lets-go look, while inclining his head to leave.

Adriana thought it would be better since Miranda was grilling her and it doesn't suit her well. She's at the brink of yelling at her to mind her own life. And Francine was ready to pounce on her.

"I can dropped you off Addy. Nicolai seem-"

"Lets go." Nicolas grit his teeth and Addy nodded.

"Thanks for the offer Paolo, but Nicolas is right. We need to go." Adriana apologized and Nicolas walked to Nicolai's direction.

"Thanks for having us today, Miranda, Paolo." Adriana smiled forcefully and Miranda gave her a fake hug.

Paolo hugs her and he looks sad. Nicolas wanted to rip him apart, but he contained his temper.

"I'm leaving too Miranda. Thanks for inviting me over. It was so nice of you." Francine said with a tinge of sarcasm as she gave her best-est fake smile and brushed past her, without giving Miranda a hug.

Adriana had loved Francine more after standing up for her. She could do it, but her politeness had reigned her.

Still the Francine she knew. The Fighter!

Nicolas thanked them and he called for Nicolai.

Adriana still wants to stay since she hasn't spend more time with Francine, but looking at Nicolas sinister looks, Adriana swallowed her guts to insist to stay longer.

Adriana and Francine talked a bit more while Nicolas help his son gets buckled up.

Not long, Adriana and Francine shared hugs before they parted.

Inside the limo, Nicolas was so quiet.

Dread filled Adriana as she shot him a quick glance. His face was grim and screaming with danger.

Is he mad?

Why would he be mad?

"I have to be back to Greece by tomorrow." Suddenly, Nicolas spoke with his coldest tone. Adriana summoned her courage and tamped down her fear.

"Which means we have to fly back tonight?" Adriana asked bravely, trying not to falter.

"Yes."

"I thought we are staying here for a week?" Adriana suddenly felt enraged. She has a lot of things to do before she will leave to Athens.

"I will call David tonight to work on the transfer of the property to your parent's name on that house and maybe we will come back for Nicolai's birthday party." Nicolas explained briefly.

"Can we stay for more days, while you can leave tonight? We will just follow you this weekend." Adriana tried to negotiate, but Nicolas only shot her a disparaging stare and she felt herself cowered.

Damn, he was back. No hint of his playfulness or carefree Nicolas that he has been since they arrived here.

"No." Nicolas shot her another grave stare and she knew she had to shut her mouth. His forehead furrowed forming a crease, with his lips pursed in thin line, revealing that he's one pinch to explosion.

"I have to let my parents know then." Adriana retreated and she looks at her son who was leaning his head against his seat support, looking completely worn out, with his eyes droopy.

Nicolas nodded briefly. "You don't have to pack anything for Nicolai. I will make sure that everything he needs will be fully sated." He added on and he glance on his son who was too oddly quiet in his seat.

"Here call them," Nicolas gave her his phone and she shook her head in disapproval.

"I have my own phone."

Adriana fished her phone out of her purse and dialed her mom's personal phone.

After a few trials, finally she connected it.

"Hello," her mom's voice.

"Mamma, it's Addy." She began.

"Oh figlia, is everything okay?"

"Nothing mamma. Everything is fine. We are actually heading now to Nicolas' penthouse. I called because, I wanted you to know that, ..." Adriana paused, shooting Nicolas an irritating look, then she heaved a sighed. "We are flying back to Athens tonight. Nicolas had to go back to Greece by tomorrow." Adriana explained briefly, chewing her bottom lip after.

"Oh..." Mikaela's surprised tone, made Adriana's heart constricted.

"Well, if it's important, then you guys should fly tonight. Just let me know about Nicolai's birthday party. We would love to be there. And of, one more thing, let Nicolas know that David called us, about a house. ... " Mikaela's explained unsure.

"Yes, mamma. Nicolas bought a property, just ten to fifteen minutes from our apartment. David will be helping you for the property transfer. Nicolas will be giving it you and dad. And about Nicolai's birthday, Nicolas promised we will be back for his birthday." Adriana elaborated further and Mikaela was so touched and Adriana almost had tears.

She knew her mom was so happy. It's been her dream to have a big house and a pool, just like Camillo's house. She will surely be surprise to see the house that Nicolas bought for them. It doubled Camillo's house, so as the pool.

After a few more talks, Adriana hung up the phone and Nicolas was still quiet.

"I hired a new secretary. You will be attending my son and me from now on. You, me and Nicolai will live in one roof like a normal family." Nicolas declared haughtily much to Adriana's vexation and he seemed too determined and already set his mind.

"I did agree to live with you because of my son, but I don't remember agreeing to serving you and definitely succumbing to you, just like a submissive naive wife, Nicolas." Adriana sputtered angrily as she matched his cold eyes. "And, I don't remember resigning from being your personal assistant." She continued on, with her eyes thinning into slits.

Nicolas temper exploded and he shifted his body and stared into her eyes, sinister, rigid. "I don't want you to be my secretary because I can't promise not to 'FUCK' you every now and then, in every corner of my office." He gritted his teeth. "And take note moro, it is glass walled office." Nicolas added huskily as he grinned sardonically, with a tinge of danger in his tone. His eyes held a fervour glow for a seconds, then promptly shifted into darker dangerous look.

"You are such a-"

"Daddy, what is fuck?" Nicolai suddenly asked innocently, breaking the tension between Adriana and Nicolas. The two was too pre occupied with their arguments that they forgot their son's existence.

Adriana's face flustered as she looks at her son, while Nicolas couldn't find a word to explain to him, without giving him the real meaning.

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A/N: Jeezz his marking her.... Yay..

Here you go.. Nicolas seems to finally admit his feelings.

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