M A D E L A I N E

It was no secret how Madelaine’s father hates him so much, not just him, but his whole family. When he was younger, he wouldn’t be caught dead in a Prescott party but the last few months changed his perspective of the Prescott. Ever since he got hooked with Madelaine Prescott. Licking his lips, he watched as she made her way towards him and his father. He gave her a crooked smile when she said the would devour because the only thing that will be devoured tonight was Maddy. With her black lace dress, that will be long gone later on. He was planning to give her a mindblowing sex as a congratulation for her graduation. 

“Don’t worry, your father was very welcoming,” Alexander smirked, shaking his head, he was definitely not if no one was around, he would have thought the older Prescott would grab him by the throat and throw him outside. When they were out of her father’s sight, Alexander looked at Madelaine, “I am a Hale, and he is a Prescott, we are both used to provoking each other.” He muttered under his breath before meeting Maddy’s eyes, “You look great tonight, I hope you know that dress is meant to be off tonight." His eyes run over her body, clicking his tongue as he smiled, he likes what he sees. If this wasn’t her party, he would have dragged her in the nearest bathroom and pushed her on the wall, eating her out while she screams his name. "But since this is your party, I can probably hold it a bit longer." Glancing at his pants which shows an obvious bulge, he wasn’t sure how long he can wait though.

"I do wonder what you will tell your father if he asks you about the business deal,” Alex rubbed his chin, waving at the waiter who was serving drinks. He took a wine glass before glancing at the waiter, “Rose for the lady,” He can recall perfectly that was her favorite drink, he knows a lot about her favorite things than he lets on. “You received the bouquet I sent earlier?” He asked her, he had personally arranged it with the florist, just like how he had done last Christmas. She likes personal things, things that would let her know that he remembers every small thing about her. It might be her favorite wine, favorite flower, or anything else. Today was her day, he might not have personally known her long enough but she worked hard for this. "Would a kiss on your cheek as a congratulation alarm your father?“ 

Maddy quirked a playful brow. She doubted her father was anything like the welcoming man Alex seems to suggest, despite the obvious sarcasm. She was almost certain that he’d throw Alex out, if not for the sake of throwing a scene on his daughters’s graduation party. It gave her some relief to know that her father had some restraint. “You Prescott and Hale men and your pride,” she shook her head in amusement. But her disappointment didn’t last long as she watched Alex’s eyes rove over her body. “Oh, don’t worry. I made sure it’s easy to take off.” She smirked, unable to hold her eyes back from drifting towards his now bulging pants. Her gaze moved back heatedly towards Alex. “Though I do admire your self control. We could both use a bit of that these days.”

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Things have definitely not slowed down between Alexander and Maddy, right after their winter rendezvous, it only gotten crazier. But it has been good crazy. He never has been this happier before, with Madelaine. Contrary to how his romantic relationship is, his relationship with his parents was getting more and more difficult. His father has been doubting him, more than before, probably because he felt like Alex was not doing a good job. Not finding enough dirt to bring down Prescott Industries. To be honest, that was the last thing on Alexander’s mind, both companies can co-exist but it was not how his father sees it. Everything is a competition for his dad, and that’s why his father agreed for him to go to the Prescotts’ Graduation Party.

His father thought he was in the party to dig dirt but he was here to give Madelaine Prescott the best congratulatory sex she ever had. Taking his phone from his pocket right after he arrived, he sent Maddy a quick text telling her that he was here. He had seen her earlier, walking on that stage, strutting like it was her catwalk while getting her diploma. He wouldn’t admit it out loud but he was proud of her for graduating. Although it seems to be they are exclusively dating each other, they never had talked about what the state of their relationship is. As long as she wasn’t seeing anyone except him, he was good, and he knows that she would appreciate it if he does the same thing. Madelaine Prescott was a dangerous when she gets jealous, Alexander believes that.

Unfortunately, when Alex turned his back, he saw a different Prescott, Maddy’s father who seems so surpirse to see him here. “Well, congrtulations on the graduation of both of your daughters, Mr. Prescott,” He told the older guy, extending his arm to have him shake it. Although he doesn’t like the guy, Alex was respectful since this was a party he thrown for his daughters. When Alex felt that Maddy’s father was not going to shake his hand, he just retrieved it, chuckling lowly, shaking his head. Here he was, being civilized while the much older guy acts like he was ten years old. “Well, I guess, that means you weren’t the one who invited me in this party but since I got the invite, but I’m going to enjoy myself anyway since I’m already here. Maye even ask your daughter to dance with me/” He slyly smiled at him, trying to piss him off. Glancing at the stairs, seeing Maddy which instantly calmed his nerves. 

Maddy has been waiting for graduation day for the longest time. But now that it’s here, she realized just how nervous she felt now that she couldn’t make the excuse to do homework to avoid actual work for Prescott Industries. It’s not like she didn’t want to take over. She does, with every inch of her heart. She always felt so sure of herself, so ready--but her father’s discouraging words always seem to get the best of her. Even after years of college, years of training, it was never enough for Mr. Prescott. Sometimes she wondered if she’ll ever make her parents proud, even on this simple day in itself.

Alexander nodded, understanding what Maddy had told him, he wasn’t sure if he believes it though. As much as their relationship had been unexpected, he cannot even see the line between the truth and the lies they were both making themselves believe. He didn’t push the topic anymore since they planned on having a stressfree week here and fishing about how Prescott’s bankruptcy wasn’t really stressed free. "Well, I would just have to add some more to keep them quiet,” He smirked, he doesn’t have a problem paying them thousands and thousands of euros as long as they keep their mouth shut. Alexander always liked it when Maddy her fingers on his hair, it was therapeutic, so to say. “Hmm,” He mumbled as she tried to open the door, he would have taken her there if she didn’t remind him of the cold and how they would freeze if they decided to do it there. “I wouldn’t mind seeing your tits turn blue, I can warm it up for you but you’ve got a point.”

“I’ve always loved it when you take control,” He muttered when she crashed her lips on his, helping her wrap her legs around his torso, resting it on her ass for support. Crashing his lips on hers once more before finding that sweet spot on her neck which makes her moan out of pleasure all the fucking time. “I couldn’t wait to make my specialty Coq Au Vin and of course, Escargots a la Bourguignonne, and some dessert that I’m going to eat on you.” He reversed their position so he can push her on the wall, hastily taking her designer top off, tossing it on the side, licking his lips as he saw her breasts. “Now, time for my appetizers.” He smirked, lowering his head down to her breasts, tongue licking her hardened nipple, lapping like a pup, and his hand pleasuring the other one, while her moans were music to his ears. 

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Them tossing the place was definitely not a big surprise, how they started from the door and how they got to the bedroom, Alexander would never know. Pushing her hair away from her face, Alexander smiled down at Maddy, he cannot imagine having this moment with Madelaine Prescott before but now, he cannot imagine it having with someone else. "Hmm, it was a good one?” He asked her raising his brow, playing with her brown locks as he moved right next to her, tossing the used condom at the side, mentally noting that he should throw it later on the trash can. “I would still expect a Round 3 after I make dinner, maybe I could go down on you on the kitchen sink, eat you out while we’re cooking. The temperature in the cabin is really warm, I wouldn’t really be expecting you to be wearing anything since it’s just the two of us.” He muttered, wiggling his brows at her knowingly, he couldn’t get his eyes away from her, especially when she is naked, those breasts, that glistening pussy, her tight ass (that he hasn’t explored yet), definitely that angelic face, he cannot get enough of that. "I wouldn’t deny you of the same thing too, I know you like it when I walk around naked, imagine me cooking naked, that’s kinda hot right?“

Maddy didn’t expect anything less from Alexander Hale. The moment they entered the cabin, they barely had time to unpack everything. Almost hours worth of having sex was enough to literally start their short vacation with a bang. She was breathing heavily now, both of them covered in a sheen of sweat after having just finished for what had been the umpteenth time--she had honestly lost count--before she shifted sideways to meet Alex. A satisfied hum crawled up her throat, enjoying the way he played with her hair. Her leg sprawled over his as she looked at him in surprise. “A round three? I thought we were pass round three. Either that, or you made it absolutely certain I lose count.”

The whole trip was uneventful since they had to keep their hands off each other since there was a big risk that the stewardess and the pilot might see them being handsy. If it wasn’t for those other people in the airplane, they would have fucked each other the whole flight. They have the stamina for it anyway. They had done it before, all night long and they still have the appetite to do some more, but they had worked so they had to stop latching on each other.

"This is a nice place,” Alexander note when they finally got to her place, he was curious if she bought the place recently or was it before the Prescott was bankrupt. He wheeled both of their luggage after the driver dropped them off at the front door. It was a really good place to hide for a week if you don’t want to be seen anywhere else. And that was Maddy and Alex’s plan to stay down low and ignore the world (although they made a deal that they can check their e-mails, at least one hour every day)."Shall we?” He asked her, walking towards the door, waiting for Maddy to open it.

It was quite secluded in this area so the cabin was away from prying eyes. “I cannot wait to fuck you in every part of this cabin, babe,” He muttered under his breath as he stood behind her while she opens the cabin door. He stood too close, his body definitely against her, there was no doubt that she can already feel his dick poking on her ass. He let go of their baggage, placing his hands on her hips, swaying it left and right along with his own, “No one is here so you can be as loud as you want,” He started nibbling her earlobe, his lips moving towards her neck, kissing and nipping her soft skin, "I’ve never done it outside the door before.” He hummed, his hand slowly pushing her skirt up, hips grinding against her ass, moaning out because of how turned on he is already.

"It is nice, especially since it hasn’t been touched since last year. But my people keep it well-spotted.” Maddy said with a large grin, though she was hanging on a lie. Since the bankruptcy, she had to let go of the people keeping the cabin up to date. She had only hired them back last minute when she finally got the confirmation of Alex agreeing to the weekend off. “We’ll have company like the maids who’ll buy us things from the grocery and keeping the place clean, but they’ll be sleeping in a nice shed away from the cabin and keeping their mouths shut with the money I pay for their silence. Well, that is, if they can keep up with the mess we’re about to make.” She grinned at him knowingly at the last part before she took out several of her keys.

Both of them had been very adventurous when it comes to their sex lives but he has never been wild with anyone else except for Madelaine Prescott. The amount of sex they would have every night, people would think they were animals, he kinda thinks they are. It was as if his smirk was permanent when he saw that she recognize the tie he was wearing, he used it on purpose knowing that she would be giddy seeing it. “I liked the painting, to be honest, it’s my in pad.” What she gave him seem so personal compared to the scarf they bought together which was his gift along with the dozen of the bouquet of her favorite flower he had asked to be delivered in her offer and her home.

“Never thought Maddox would be that….slow.” The first night they both had talked, they ended up in Maddy’s suite having sex everywhere in her room so he doesn’t know how or why would someone wait until they fuck each other or kiss. “Don’t you think it’s a good idea that they are taking it slow though?” He asked her raising a brow, knowing how protective Madelaine was to her sister, he was surprised that she would want Rick Maddox to make a move. “I guess, it comes with that, we’re just paying the right people, as well.” He has been paying some paps to stop following him around, if someone got a wind of what they had been doing, then it might be the end of what they have right now. To be honest, he was scared that would happen.

“Where is the fun in that, babe,” Alexander muttered in her ear, although he was aroused himself, evidence of it was already poking on Maddy’s ass, he can not just fuck her on the table, a lot of people were around them and he wouldn’t risk any of the pesky pilots, steward, and stewardess, to see Maddy in such a compromising situation. He pressed a wet kiss on the side of her neck before retrieving his hand from her breast, smirking at her, “You would have to wait a little longer, amore, I would have spread your legs on that table and eat you out here and now but you know I’m the jealous type, I cannot have anyone see what is mine." He said with conviction, his hand rests on top of her skirt, just where she would have wanted it to be if ever they were naked. 

"You did?” Maddy asked with amused quirk of her brow. She really didn’t think to prod for his reaction when she gave him that painting because she’d been so nervous to see how he’d react. It had been Christmas morning and she had snuck into Alex’s home so early when she gave him her gift before dashing off back home in time to open presents with everyone in the penthouse. Her heart gave a slight thud at the thought of him putting it up on his bachelor’s pad. “Well,” she cleared her throat, trying not to look to awestruck. “It’s totally nothing compared to the millions of flowers you sent to my place and office. My mother is now completely traumatized by the sight of carnations.”

Alexander doesn’t even know how he handled Madelaine Prescott in the last few months that their rendezvous was going on. A smirk played on his lips when she finally stopped asking about Alyanna, he doesn’t want the whole trip to be about the girl who he was seen with during the few days that he and Maddy weren’t seeing each other. “You know that I have my ways,” He told her caressing his loosened necktie, it wasn’t one of those old ties that they had used before. Licking his lips as his eyes traveled on her legs, if he hadn’t enough self-control then he would have bent her over the airplane table. “Squeezing your thighs together, I’m sure you’re all wet already, Madelaine Prescott.”

Newspapers, magazines, and articles on the internet were plastered with photos of Riccardo Maddox and Maddy’s younger sister, Tessa, so he knew what Maddy was talking about. “Oh? They’re still together?” He asked her raising a brow, he noticed them being close to each other the first time during Tessa’s ballet, never thought they would last though. “I guess, it’s a good thing though, the paps are busy with them, so they’re not looking deeper into us.” Us sounds like they’re both serious but they’re obviously just hooking up, or that’s what Alex wants to believe in. “Parents,” He exclaimed because he was the same, but his dad doesn’t trust him enough to run the business so he was always there behind Alex, checking his work.

A groan escaped his lips when she sat on his lap because he was already turned on, his pants were tight and Maddy’s ass was one of his weakness. His dick was poking on her ass, that was for sure. “Hmm, sledding and mountain hiking sounds fun,” He told her, his arms snaking around her waist, he let his free hand move under her shirt. sliding his fingers on her bra before cupping her breast, caressing it, “But I’d rather do the eating the dessert off you and fucking you on the counter until your pussy is sore enough that you would want me to stop, but you bet I wouldn’t.” He muttered under his breath, clenching his teeth while his thumb and index finger started rubbing her sensitive nipple. “I always love it when you scream my name.”  

Maddy’s eyes darted towards Alex’s necktie. A playful grin graced her lips after she recognized it from one of their many rendezvouses. The memory of that night came to mind and she had to press her thighs together to control herself. “Perhaps I should have bought you a new tie for Christmas instead of giving you that dreadful painting of you that I made as your present.” She giggled before biting her bottom lip. The painting wasn’t exactly dreadful. In fact, she’s memorized his face so much that she even managed a great detail of his smile lines. It was the first time she had ever painted someone and actually gave it away as a gift. Not even Louis had the pleasure of being painted by Maddy. Her eyes shot towards his, contemplating him. “You’re not making it very difficult to resist, Alexander Hale.”

“A childhood friend,” Alexander corrected Madelaine matching with a roll of his eyes, it never got to the point that both of him and Alyanna got romantic. It has always been business even if they had gotten flirty a couple of times, they never dared to step up what they have. “It ruins business,” He nodded at her, hoping that actually gives her a piece of mind since he was telling nothing but the absolute truth. It has been tiring at work the past couple of weeks, especially ever since he asked his dad to take a time off, a couple of days, his work has doubled after that.

“At least I’m not giving you a hard time when I’m jealous, it’s the other way around.” By nature, Alexander is very protective and jealous, Maddy has a firsthand experience in that when he stares at every guy who would try to look at her in a perverted and weird way. He rubbed his scruffy chin before smirking at her, “That I will do, I’m going to make sure you won’t remember anything before the trip.” He licked his lips, taking another sip of the wine before answering her question. 

“They weren’t happy at all,” That was true, although his mom might sound a little more relieved that he wasn’t as workaholic as his father is. “Yours? I’m sure they weren’t very happy about you taking a break from work.” Especially with what was going on in the Prescott Industries, he doesn’t want to talk about it although he wanted to figure out what was going on with the competitor’s company, he doesn’t want to ruin their vacation. No one knows what would happen right after this, if they would still continue to hook up or if they would figure things out. "I’m excited about this break though, finally, I wouldn’t have work,“ They had settled with checking their emails, just an hour every day, if he stays in his e-mails longer than that then they wouldn’t have anything else to do. "So, what’s the plan when we get there?" 

“Well, they don’t call me the most high maintenance socialite of Paris for nothing.” Maddy held back her tongue from spatting that if it hadn’t been business, Alex would have slept with her. So she tried to suppress it and remember that this was their vacation, after all. The more time she spends berating him over pictures of him and some girl in some magazine, the less they’ll have fun. So instead, her lips curled into a smile, allowing herself to relax as she listened and watched Alex caress his scruffy chin. She always did like it that way. “You have to be more specific than that. How exactly are you going to make me forget?” She asked leisurely, crossing her leg over the other as she swirled the contents of her glass.

Alexander knew that Maddy wouldn’t let this slide easily, she always doesn’t make things easy for him. In every aspect. In their business or in their sexual rendezvous. She always makes him work for it. It wasn’t like it was his fault that he was late, an hour before they were meeting, he was good to go but Alyanna dragged him to meet some of their business partners and unfortunately, he was not in the position to say no since it was a business deal.

“I’ll get you the chocolate later?” Alex raised his brow giving her one his best smile, he wanted this trip to be memorable and perfect for both of them but then he was late. “Come on,” He grinned at her before sitting on the empty seat right across where she was sitting. He glanced at her as she moved to open the glass of wine, pouring some for her and one for himself. Taking the wine glass from the table, he took a big gulp knowing that if Maddy keeps on acting like she was jealous (he is guilty of doing the same thing) then he needs to have a drink.

“Alyanna is the daughter of our biggest partner in the United States.” Alexander doesn’t have to explain himself but he caught himself doing so because he doesn’t want any trouble for this trip. “And she is not a new friend, our parents have been business partners since we were young so we’ve practically been friends for a long time.” He closed his eyes, massaging his temple, it has been stressful at work and he doesn’t want to talk about this anymore with Maddy. “Why don’t we just enjoy this wine and this trip, in general, after this weekend, you can go ahead and play the role of a jealous girlfriend.” They both know that they weren’t cut for relationships, not only their parents hate each other but they both have a lifestyle that was not for a serious commitment.

“A childhood sweetheart of yours, then? How charming.” Maddy scoffed indignantly, but raised a curious brow at Alex nonetheless as he tried to explain his relation to Alyanna. Since that Christmas morning at Alex’s home, she had stopped trying to get intel on any of the girls she finds Alex around with, especially when proof of it was smacked all of over the papers. So her lack of knowledge about Alyanna was genuine, though now she was starting to regret not getting anything on the girl now that Alex told her they’ve known each other since they were children.

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Alex glanced at his watch to see if he was late for his secret meeting with Madelaine Prescott. He sent her a quick text message that the pilot was already waiting in the private plane and he would be a bit late. Knowing that wouldn’t sit well with Maddy, he asked his secretary to get him her favorite Rose wine. He wanted to start their vacation right but the daughter of their biggest partner, Alyanna, who flew from America wanted him to be with her 24/7. The paparazzi photos are something he might need to explain to Maddy………if she wanted him to explain. Though their agreement to be fuck buddies seems to be blurring now that they see each other more than he can count every week.

It didn’t help that they spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day together as well. “Park here,” He told the driver as he parked the car right next to the private plane. Getting the small duffle bag, he walked towards the plane. Loosening his tie as he climb in the stairs, he raised his brow when he spotted Maddy sitting (looking quite bored) inside the private plane. “I know I am late,” He started knowing that she would comment about him coming in late. He planned of not working after Christmas until their weekend getaway but that all changed. His parents weren’t happy that he was leaving Alyanna when she just arrived but he would rather spend the rest of the holiday with a Prescott.

“Rose?” He smirked, showing her the wine while moving towards Maddy, looking from head to toe on how ravishing she looks. Licking his lips, he placed his finger on her chin, before moving to press his lips on her. “I’ll make it up to you when we get to the cabin.” He smiled at her, she would know what he meant by that. They are not planning of doing anything else than having sex in every corner of the cabin anyway. 

Maddy sat inside the private plane, clad in the sweater Tessa gave her for Christmas and some warm jeans, waiting impatiently for Alex to arrive. Not that they were in a rush to get to the Alps, but she does bank on punctuality when it’s necessary. She had a feeling he was late for one specific reason. All those photos of him and some hussy named Alyanna had been all over the gossip magazines and papers lately--a likely reason for his being late. Letting her jealousy get the best of her, she didn’t even bother to ask Alex who she was. Frankly, she didn’t care. Well, maybe a little--like if he slept with her, but it was all whatever. They weren’t dating, for goodness’s sake. It’s not like she had a right over who he spent his time with.

Alexander snickered, shaking his head towards Madelaine, “You’re making the Alexander Hale carry your shopping bags,” He made sure the emphasize the THE, he never had carried anyone else’s shopping bags except for his grandmother and sometimes, his mom, if forced, but he was doing it willingly for Madelaine Prescott. It was supposedly normal but it scares the shit out of him, thinking what else Maddy can make him do. Spill company’s secrets? Make him fall in love with……………….her? “It looks great on you,”  He told her touching the scarf for a bit before letting his arms fall back to his sides.

“My grandmother taught me how to do it back in boarding school but I just learned for some girl.” Chewing on his lesser lip at the memories, he would say that she wasn’t that special, she isn’t now since it’s all in the past but she was before. Claudia. She was his first girlfriend when he was what? Seventeen years old? That was more than ten years ago. “I was seventeen,” He blushed at her teasing, shaking his head when she asked who it was, “She’s no one important,” They broke up after a year of dating, she was the first girl to ever broke his heart, maybe that’s why he turned out to be who he was today.

“Hmm, maybe I should show you,” Alexander told her before walking behind her, placing both of his hands on her waist, letting his hips grind forward a little bit from behind. Letting Madelaine feel what she was doing to him, it was crazy how turned on he is just by the mere fact that they were talking about sex. Grunting because of frustration, he moved away from her ass where he’d definitely have plans to fuck her in the future. “I’m not going to let you if ever that happens, you already know how you’re making me feel and I wouldn’t let anyone have what’s mine.”

Maddy fell into a fit of giggles before shaking her head. True, the very thought of Alexander Hale himself doing her the favor was certainly a revelation. Though really, it was mostly because he’s actually met his match in her. “I’ve made the Alexander Hale do more than carry my shopping bags in the past few months,” She winked at him knowingly before her smug look was wiped off to replace with a look of wonder when Alex paused momentarily to admire the scarf on her. For a moment, she thought he caught him look at her the way Louis used to; so she attempted to diffuse the way it made her feel by going on. “Everything looks good on me. I could be wearing a potato sack--not that I would ever--and still look gorgeous.”

It was useless to argue with Maddy, when she thinks that the scarves that he gives during Christmas were lame, well, maybe they were. “They would be surprised to open their gifts and not receive designer scarves,” He chuckled, even if he gives his gifts without dedication, everyone would know that it was from him, just by the content. “I didn’t expect you to be otherwise,” He chuckled, just hearing about Maddy on the news, he knew that she was high maintenance. “I can afford to be patient, I guess.” Just because he knew what would be the reward right after all of his hardship getting dragged into one shop to another.

Taking the scarf from her, Alexander paid it with his credit card, taking the paper bag from the saleslady, he gave it to Maddy. “Unless you want me to hold it which I can,” He raised his brow at her, trying to reason out in his brain that he was only doing it because he knew that they would be fucking in one of those dressing rooms right after, and not because he was being a gentleman. “I’ll hold it,” Remembering her earlier question as they walked to the cafe, he smirked at her, “Would you believe if I told you that I learned to cook to impress a girl once upon a time?”

“Do you really want me to elaborate here? In the open? What our next activity would be?” He asked her casually placing his arm on her shoulder as the barista got her hot chocolate. He hates having some other guys look at her in a perverted manner, Alex felt like he should be the only one who does that. “If they glance, they’ll just pee in their pants, if they try to touch, that’s a different story.” He clenched his fist, he would have asked for someone else to do his dirty business but when it comes to Maddy, it feels like he would let insanity take over. “I would make sure he wouldn’t pee again.”

Maddy could only laugh at this point. She was sure to watch out for any of the other socialites that received designer scarves in the past that were no doubt from Alexander Hale. A smile dangled on the corner of her lips at his acceptance to her being high maintenance. Not a lot of men were completely up to the task apart from Alex. When Alex offered to hold the bag for her, she sighed happily. “Such a gentleman. Maybe I should bring you shopping on a regular day just so my bodyguard can take a break or two.” She took the bag from him then before taking out the scarf and wounding it around her neck to wear. “I’ll save you the trouble. Besides, wearing it grows on me.”

Alex snickered at the nickname, it was made-up so the name sounds really bad. “Charles Duchamps,” He muttered laughing, shaking his head, they were just lucky that no one asked a question about it. Or none of the housekeeping personnel who cleans the room after they used it took a photo of how disastrous it always be. Probably because of the huge tip they give. “I wouldn’t be anywhere else.”

“Scarves are not high maintenance gifts,” Alexander rolled his eyes, trying to defend his choice of holiday present, he buys bulk of it in different colors without really seeing it, he asks his personal assistant to do the shopping for him. It was one of the first time in a few years that he had done it himself, like right now. When Maddy asked about the kiss, he raised his brow, maybe it was a bad idea since it was so unlike him to show that kind of affection in public. “Just for helping out in the shopping which I hate doing, I’m like one of those guys who will only go to the mall if I am being forced to.”

“Just leave the cooking to me if you will end up burning the whole cottage,” Alexander chuckled, women, dictated by society should be domesticated but he didn’t expect Maddy to be one. “I’d rather cook than have the firefighter rescue us,” If ever that happens, the news would break out that they were seen together, that would be hard to handle compared to a burning cottage. “Let’s grab something to eat, you might need all your energy for our next activity,” He smirked knowingly, she must have known what was coming next. “If that’s not a new lingerie, I would be very disappointed.” He dragged her towards the nearest cafe, scoffing at the barista who was eyeing Maddy. “Black coffee. Now.”

"No, they aren’t,” Maddy shook her head in amusement this time. Alex would go to any lengths to defend his choice of gifting people. “But they can get tiring after a while. At least you now know how to buy gifts for people thanks to moi.” A slight smirk graced her lips at Alex’s reply. The kiss was certainly more forward than she could have possibly imagined, but it made her feel giddy for some reason. Whenever Louis tried to do the same thing back then, Maddy often scoffed and felt disgusted. She felt the complete opposite for when Alex did it. “If you say so. But just so you know, I’m exactly one of those girls that drags men into malls. I can be very high maintenance. Of course, their patience is highly rewarded afterwards, if you know what I mean.”

“You can definitely do that so we wouldn’t have to book in a hotel room under a weird name,” Alex chuckled, they had been doing that the past couple of months, he wouldn’t complain about it but having the whole Prescott place all to themselves was more exciting. A small smirked spread on his face as he imagined her to be sprawled on his King-sized bed, on top of his velvet sheets, “I think you’d enjoy my bed, a lot,” He licked his lips as if imagining that they were just against her soft, and luscious skin.

“I know that you just want a scarf from me, it is a perfect Chrismas gift, no?” Alexander smirked, trying to prove a point that scarves are a great Christmas present because everyone tends to use it. “I am actually offended that you don’t think that all of those I gave scarves to aren’t happy about my gift.” Watching her trying on the scarf he pointed, he moved towards her, pulling the scarf towards him thus Maddy was closer. He untied the scarf before pressing a small kiss on her lips, savoring the taste of it before he pulled away, knowing that they cannot definitely be seen kissing.

“We do deserve a little relaxation after a year of working,” Alex nodded, trying to make an excuse why he deserves that trip with Maddy, it was a perfect opportunity to act like everything was pretty normal between them. They cannot do it at home since all eyes were on them, one wrong move and they will be in the papers. For the first time in a very long time, this made Alex excited for the holidays. “You know I can cook right? I’ve told you before that I would be a superb chef, if ever so there is no need to fear, you will be well-fed during that vacation of ours.”

"Of course. We can’t have hotels wondering why a monsieur Charles Duchamps keeps hopping in from one hotel after another.” Maddy snickered, remembering all the ridiculous names they had to come up with to book their hotels. It was a tad tedious, but it was fun; all the same. A slight smirk graced her lips then before leaning into whisper in Alex’s ear, “I’d enjoy it more if you were on that bed with me.”

Coming to Maddy’s home, made it seem like their relationship was leveling up. It should be scaring Alex but instead he just shrugged it off, as he smiled at her. “Maybe it will be one of the many first, I wouldn’t mind getting dragged to the Prescott’s Penthouse whenever your parents have business trip abroad, or maybe whenever they’re not there.” The sneaking has been fun, they haven’t done it twice in the same place, “Maybe I should give you a key to my bachelor’s pad, just so you can sometimes give me a surprise visit,” He told her suggestively, rubbing his chin, thinking if that was a good idea or if that suggestion would scare her and make Maddy think that they’re stepping up from fuck buddies to a real couple “Our new year’s sex would definitely be a big bang, already collecting sex toys for that occasion.”

Raising his brow because she acted surprised when he told her to get something for herself, he just smiled, he has always been very generous to his past girlfriends so why not with Maddy who has given him so much satisfaction in the last few months that they have been sleeping together. “You judged me for giving out scarves as a Christmas present and now you want one for yourself? Are you sure scarves are bad gifts?” He smirked, letting her lead the way to the Burberry store where he would usually buy gifts for his family and friends. “And here I thought I can pick a scarf for you, but since you’re already suggesting red, maybe that?” He pointed out a checkered scarf with fringe on them, he can already imagine her using it while going out, “You can definitely use it when it’s chilly or when I wasn’t able to bring a nice tie, we can use that instead.” He winked at her, licking his lips just thinking about tying her onto the headboard with that expensive scarf.

Now it was Alex’s turn to be surprised when Maddy asked him if he wanted to get out of the city and stay with her in a ski resort. “Would that be a good idea?” Was the first thing that came out of his mouth although a single yes would have sufficed. “Of course, I would want to do that, who wouldn’t want to have sex in a cabin near a fireplace, that’s,” He stopped a moment because the word romantic nearly fell out of his mouth, “It would be dangerous but adventurous,” He recovered staring at her, studying her face to know if she was serious with that offer, “I’d love to do that, you know, work after Christmas has always been boring and I wouldn’t miss a chance fucking around a ski resort.”

"I guess I should start bribing their assistants for their calendar. You know, just so I can check if they’re not around. I don’t mind telling Tessa to shoo away for a night with Rick just so you can sneak in. I expect she doesn’t want to hear how loud I get.” Maddy said, giving him a subtle wink. It wouldn’t be such a bad idea. It saves either of them the trouble of finding hotels to sleep in, if she were to find a more reasonable thing to consider for it other than their relationship actually docking a level up. “Maybe you’ll find me at your bachelor’s pad every other night or so. All splayed up on your bed and ready to be ravished.” She whispered alluringly, eyeing him playfully. Maddy always did get off of work earlier than Alex does.

Alex and Maddy weren’t stupid if the word goes out about them sneaking around and seeing each other, they both knew that there would be consequences. But both were too stubborn to believe that they might get caught. Alex chuckled before shaking his head, everyone was right, if there’s someone who Madelaine Prescott would kill for, it was her younger sister. “If that’s the case, then those two have the self-control that we need.” Whenever Alex is around her, they tend to always end up hooking up, he doesn’t mind that at all but sometimes, it seems like they are just that. Fuck buddies.

“It’s not a maybe, you really did that because you want me in your house, maybe I should take that week off, just so you can have me one hundred percent, I wouldn’t mind fucking you all day and night long,” Alex smirked, that sounds like a good plan, if he was allowed to, he would do it. “I started hiking again to keep up with your stamina,” He chuckled, though he might act like he was joking, it was all true. “It wouldn’t just be a small bang,” He rolled his eyes towards her letting her drag him to the next store before smiling, “It would be a big one, I’d make sure you’d climax just in time for twelve midnight.”

“Do you want to get a gift for yourself?” Alex raised his brow as he suggested, it was not easy thinking of what to get her, Alex had spent countless nights to figure out the best thing to give someone who seems to have everything. But he already ordered quite a number of the bouquet of flowers and chocolates to be delivered in Prescott’s penthouse on the 24th of December. Another gift wouldn’t hurt. “Just pick anything and I’m going to pay for it.” He furrowed his brows when she asked if he had plans after Christmas, he never really celebrates holidays ever since his grandmother died. “The day after Christmas, I just have somewhere to be, then I’m free.” He would visit his grandmother’s tombstone, something he has done ever since she was gone. “How about you? Work?”

Maddy’s body wracked with laughter. It was true. There seemed to be a great lack thereof between her and Alex when it comes to that particular category. She smirked at his assumption, then, of giving the vacation trip to her parents on purpose. “Maybe you should. It’s not everyday we get to mess around in each other’s places instead of some hotel. Call it one of the many firsts.” She winked as a string of giggles escaped her lips. Her eyes trailed towards his figure, her cheeks blushing a tinge of red as they walked. “Well, you certainly look a little bulkier, and those legs are definitely looking fine from all that hiking. Our new year’s sex would definitely be a big bang.”  

Enrico was smart enough to know that what Maddie and Alex were doing might end up with them being thrown out of their companies. But so far, so good, no one was suspicious about what was going on with them so they just have to keep it that way in the time being. He shrugged, shaking his head, with his friends, he just talks about business, except for Enrico, he’s the only real one out there anyway. "Maybe we should trade our Prescott secrets?” He smirked, raising his brow at her before laughing, he cannot imagine being left alone with Riccardo Maddox, he might be Alexander Hale but the Maddoxes are known for their temper.

“How would you even know that they haven’t done the deed yet? You might tell your sister everything but doesn’t mean she does the same?” Alexander smirked, trying to make a point, he knew that they are both very close but not to the point that they share each other’s secrets. “Oh well, it’s not exciting if it’s not forbidden.” He eyed her, trying to think if he wasn’t a Hale, if she would have been interested in him, Maddy could ask him the same thing and Alexander wouldn’t have known how to react. Would he be sneaking out with her every chance he can get if she was not a Prescott? “Fortunately, everyone likes me.”

Placing his hand, just enough to squeeze her ass, Alex smirked. That was the plan, after all. To hook up with her in any of those dressing rooms, it was thrilling since he has to shut her up so no one would figure out what they were up to. “Those are very nice gifts.” Considering the rumors that the Prescott’s were nearing bankruptcy, Maddy was splurging her money on Holiday gifts. Handing his credit card, he waited patiently for the cashier to swipe in it, once she was done, he signed it before grabbing the bag. “If I didn’t know, you want them out of the house so I can ravish you like a caviar on your antique dining set.”

Maddy merely scoffed at his suggestion to trade secrets playfully. When they threaded on talk of Tessa and Rick, she raised a brow at him in challenge. “Is that so? Well, Tessa is easy to read. Our parents might not know how to read her, but I can. I would know if those two are doing the deed. And if it happens this year, I’ll have Rick’s head served on a silver platter.” If Rick meant to take Tessa seriously, he wouldn’t be sleeping with her just yet. She smirked at him then, wondering if they would have been drawn to each other if they didn’t carry the last names they do now. “You’re lucky I do,” she jested with a wink. “And I don’t like a lot of people.”

"Oh?” Alexander asked raising his brow, he thought that it would be hard trying to win Camille over but it doesn’t seem like it. If he plays his cards right, then maybe Alex and Camille would be friends as well, he cannot help but think that them introducing each other to their best friends was already an upgrade to them just being fuck buddies. “Enrico is kind of the same but he still tries to warn me about the outcome of this all.”

“It’s kinda like a business deal we’re trying to buy wine from him anyway,” Alex smirked, he was trying hard not to have feelings for Madelaine Prescott but it was easier said than done, with Maddy trying to charm her. “Everything huh?” Wiggling his brows at her as he laughed, her sister probably knew what their relationship is all about. It’s all about sex. Tessa had caught them for the first time of their rendezvous. “One minute earlier, she would have caught you climaxing,” He brushed the hair off his face before sighing, softly, “Do you think she would understand?” He meant them hooking up with each other, no one would be supportive of what they did except for his sister, maybe. “She is nice, she didn’t tell your parents about us, so that, I’m thankful for.”

“I can get into the Prescott kitchen, you know I’d sneak in,” Alex was confident that he can try and be in Prescott’s kitchen if it meant he would have hooked up with her in the kitchen counter. Moving towards her and poking his tongue seductively on her ear, “Maybe if we have more time later, I’d take you to one of those changing rooms,” He huffed moving away from her when she started talking to the lady, laughing loudly when she referenced his shoe size with his penis. “Yeah, 41, you know it so well,” The sales lady just nodded and took the shoe size for Enrico. “I think he’d love that as much as he would love the ticket. “What did you get your parents?" He asked her curious about what she gives to her family and her friends.

"Well, I don’t blame Enrico for being cautious. Even we both know what would happen if our parents ever finds out about us.” Maddy said with a shrug, but it was all in passing. What would her life be without a little risk? If she was going to spend the rest of her life behind a desk, she wasn’t going to do it without having a bit of fun outside the office. A bright laugh escaped her lips, though, as their conversation shifted to the supposed meeting with Rick and Tessa. “You’re trying to buy wine from him. Just charm him in your most Hale way possible. Maybe I should leave you alone with Rick, then. You two can swap secrets or something or whatever it is you big, business men do.”