Continuation....
Annie felt lighter enjoying his company.
He was romantic, skillfully chatting with her a wide range of topics.
Somehow she felt comfortable with the attractive man.
The whole group decide to leave when Emma and David returned to the table. David led Emma to his car leaving Annie with Gregory who offered a ride in his car to her home.
She accepted and soon found herself sitting beside him in his luxurious car.As they glided along the road beside the beach Gregory continued with his charming conversation and Annie taking part actively.
She felt so happy that evening.
As he turned the vehicle towards the hills Annie looked at him confused.
"Well....Miss...just relax...I would like to show you the scenery from the top of the hill. You will definitely love it".
Annie didn't object.
Instead she felt thrilled.
The car slowly climbed the winding road leading to the top of the hill overlooking the beach. Annie had seen this hill while traveling alongside the beach several times but was told it is private residential area. The whole place looked magnificent in the moonlight. Finally Gregory stopped the car in front of a huge iron gate.
Annie became nervous. A security guard approached the vehicle and he waved them through as Gregory lowered the glass window.
Annie saw a huge castle brightly lit that looked like an old palace.
Gregory stopped the car in the porch directly in front of the castle's elegant front door. Within no time two uniformed men opened the door for both of them and politely offered them warm welcome.
As they were ushered in Annie presumed Gregory owns this place by observing the way he conducted himself there and the dealings with his staff.
She felt embarrassed and nervous.
"Again...Miss...I must tell you sorry...well...I own this castle.
I bought it two years ago and since then I come here as much as I can because this is the place I love most".
He took Annie all around shows her the huge chandeliers century old and other antiques. The whole place was kept wonderfully clean with luxury everywhere.
He led her to a huge room that looked like a private room with king sized beds. He took Annie to a beautifully carved mural art on a wall and slowly pulled aside the velvet curtain covering a painting.
Annie was surprised looking at her own old painting done by her former friend David. "I bought it 2 years ago, Annie.... from him. I met him in Paris, he is now well-known in the art circle as a successful painter. At first he was reluctant to sell this but finally he agreed.
He didn't tell me who his muse was but I found out, now."
He came near and hugged her looking deeply into her eyes. Slowly he kissed her passionately, Annie thought she was dreaming as she responded to his intimacy.
With one hand embracing her Gregory opened the box on the nearby table. The blue diamond necklace sparkled brightly under the chandelier light!
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