MIAI turned and stared at Clay who began to approach me again, leaving the towel on the bed. I ran toward the bed and picked up the towel while he locked the door and shook his head before making his way back to the bed.I quickly covered my body with the towel again and got up while he chortled, "You seem to be enjoying this, baby. Now, where were we?Since you broke the unspoken rule and tried to run away, I'll just have to punish you."I began to back up until there was no longer room for me to move. With my back touching the wall and my heart beating so fast, I closed my eyes, refusing to look at Clay.He held the knot of my towel and pulled it off my body. I gasped and covered my breasts with both hands as I cried, "Please, let me go, Clay.""Didn't I tell you that I won't touch you without your consent?" He asked. He moved his lips toward my ear and whispered, "Do you remember the last time we were together in Paris?It was your birthday that night and I spent it pleasuring yo
ADAMAs I drove downtown, I felt very happy. Things seemed to be going the way I wanted.Perhaps the time we spent apart had made Clay realize that I meant him no harm and just wanted us to be at peace with each other.I knew Mia really wanted to come with me but making Lisa her friend seemed to me like a nice idea. Lisa looked calm but a little uncomfortable. Perhaps it was because Clay had a history with Mia. Once they became friends, everyone would be happy and at ease. These thoughts filled my mind as I continued to drive. However, I received a call from a friend who had with him a document I needed.He informed me that there was going to be a heavy downpour and everyone was advised to remain indoors until it was no longer raining.After hearing from him, I recalled that Mia had said something similar but I was working on my computer at the time and didn't pay much attention to her.I was closer to my destination but safety was always paramount to me. So, I stopped my car by the
MONALISAI didn't know why I ended up crying. It wasn't something someone like me would usually do in such a situation.Perhaps because my situation was pathetic or I had almost lost my life, I felt very emotional. Adam held my hands and lifted me up, pulling me into his arms.Our clothes were both wet but in his arms, I felt warmth.""Shh, it's okay. You are safe," he whispered.When I finally became quiet, his arms left my body and I moved back a little.He remained quiet as the minutes ticked by. Perhaps he was waiting for me to be comfortable enough to speak. Yet I could not look up at him.I felt ashamed and wondered what he would think of me when he got to find out the reason I had arrived with Clay.The sound of a tree falling right in front of his jeep, made me cry out in fright. He got out of the car, closed the door, and inspected the damage the tree had caused to the car.I was shivering both from cold and fear but I could not say a word about it. The mere fact that I was w
MONALISA I could feel my heart thumping as I said those words to Adam. However, he seemed to have taken it well."Really? That's nice to hear but I'm curious about what must have prompted you to like me, especially since we only met today," he replied.I smiled, "It's because I can tell a good person when I see one. You are a good person, Adam. From the moment we arrived, you did everything to make us comfortable.Before coming here Clay didn't have so many nice things to say about you, except that you are his brother. I think he had a few misunderstandings about you and thought you didn't care about him but I sensed it the moment I arrived.I have an affinity with good people and easily become friends with them, or I should just say; I have an affinity with you."He smiled and stretched out his hand, "In that case, nice to meet you, friend. Since you risked your life to save mine, it means you are a good person too.""It takes one to know one right?" I uttered. "Adam, what are we g
ADAMI held Lisa close to me as we walked out of the motel gently. I was thinking about the next course of action to take, when the receptionist who had earlier shown us his dirty room ran up to me and said, "Excuse me, Sir. I have another accommodation, I'd like to suggest to you.""And where is that?" I asked. "I hope it's nothing like the room you just showed us?""Oh no, Sir. Of course not," he replied. "The thing is, the owner of this motel lives in a house just a few paces from here, it's very big and comfortable but he's not in the country at the moment. His wife is the only one at home, I can try to convince her, perhaps she can accommodate you both in her house until tomorrow.Trust me, it's very clean. I've been there so many times."I nodded, "I see...""But... Ummm... You'll still give me the ten thousand, right?" He asked.I smiled, it was obvious he was willing to do anything to ensure that the money did not pass him by."Alright then, if you can get us the house, I'll
ADAMOnce we were alone, Lisa covered her face and sneezed."Bless you," I responded."Excuse me," she said afterward and hurried into the bathroom. When she came out, I noticed she had washed her hands and face, and seeing the way she was shivering, I immediately got an idea to help out the situation."Let me have your wet clothes," I told her. "I'll take them to the landlady and ask for her machine so I could dry them. Afterward, I would dry mine too."She nodded, "Okay, thank you so much." She was about to get back into the bathroom when I said, "Hold on. About earlier...I mean introducing you as my financee... I'm sorry.I was afraid that if I started explaining that you were my brother's fiancee, the landlady would get the wrong idea and refuse to rent out the only available room to us."She smiled, "About that, I wanted to thank you for coming up with such a smart response. I really needed a good place to rest my head and you made that possible."Her words made me sigh in relie
MONALISAIn the bathroom, after taking off my clothes, I wondered if it was a good idea to come out. The towel barely covered my body and considering the condition we both were in, Adam could get turned on and make a move on me.It was an idea that I would normally find appealing, especially considering my feelings for him. However, our situation was too complicated. I knew he loved Mia and didn't want to be the one he eventually hated because I made it possible for him to cheat on his girlfriend.It was pleasant being by his side and everything about him made me wish I was the one his heart yearned for but I knew better than to build castles in the air. I had to do my best to protect us from ruining our newly formed friendship. It was easier said than done but I was willing to give it a try.I eventually came out of the bathroom but the moment Adam and I locked gazes, all my resolve went out the window. I wanted him but still tried a little harder to fight it.For starters, I went to
CLAYI woke up in the morning, feeling so happy. I had gotten what I wanted and could easily predict what would follow. I left Mia in her room and, went back to my room to shower. Afterward, I went into Lisa's room to spend time with her.I planned to fill her in on everything that happened between me and Mia if she was interested in listening. However, she wasn't in her room.I looked around for her and began to feel worried, "Lisa!" I called out her name, and I checked her bathroom but she wasn't there. I took out my phone and tried calling her number but she did not take my calls.I called Lisa's number repeatedly but there was no response from her. I thought back to how I had asked her to go on a stroll last night and the fact that she had left me many missed calls and my eyes widened in shock, "Oh no!"I dashed outside at this point and began to search all around, calling for her but could not get any reply. I asked Hara and her brother if they had seen Lisa but Hara said she wa