When I bargained with my father, I didn’t expect to lose my chance of getting out of the marriage he arranged for me. When I asked him for confirmation in case he was wrong, I heard the same answer repeatedly. Why did I fail to notice it? When he invited the couple for dinner in our home, I should have seen their intention. Why did I become so blind that night?
“Goodnight, Selena,” Lee said after he accompanied me up to the door of my bedroom. I knew it was already late, but I needed to do something to relieve my worries.
“Come inside,” I told him in a low voice. Nevertheless, it was a voice full of demand, and he had no chance to refuse. “Do you know what I learned tonight? I am getting married to someone from the Salcedo Group.”
“Did he tell you?”
“Yes, and I am so furious about it now! I heard that the men from Salcedo would never agree to a fixed marriage, but what happened? Was it just for publicity?” I bent out my frustrations at Lee, and the man didn’t know what to say. “Do you want to join me in the shower?”
“I don’t think it’s a good idea,” he refused.
“Come on,” I said, and in a matter of minutes, Lee had undressed me, and the two of us were already kissing on our way to the bathroom.
“I had this image in my head of us doing this in the shower,” he said, and I looked at him.
“You and your wicked brain,” I said, squeezing his side, and when he reacted, I threw my arms around his neck and gave him a passionate kiss on the lips.
“You and I are both naughty, Selena.”
“Oh really? Hmmm, I’m not sure about that,” I teased him, but as he kissed me again, I couldn’t help but smile a little more. “We don’t have time to do this,” I complained when he showered me with his hot kisses from my neck down to my breast.
“We have a lot of time,” he insisted.
With a pout on my lips, I nodded my head in accord as I looked him in the eyes. “Fine,” I agreed.
“Are you certain that doing it here is okay?”
“Why not?” I asked, then Lee pulled me to my feet, hoisted my thin frame, and escorted me to the wall opposite the big mirror. After that, he pinned me against the wall. The fact that my legs were wrapped around his waist and that I could see our reflection in the mirror made it a racy and sensual experience. I was even more captivated when he kissed me softly, and I couldn’t keep the moans at bay due to a tingling feeling I was experiencing below my tummy.
As his teeth started to follow the line that would lead to my neck, my heart began to beat furiously in my chest. Lee bit the inside of my arm, which hurt a little, but it also added a little heat to our lovemaking. When he stroked my delicate skin with his tongue, I drew my chin towards his lips and arched my back. Then, he used his index finger to play with my stiffened nipples, drawing circles on them, squeezing them, and then his tongue took over.
Even though he was aware that my body was ready to take him, we didn’t feel the need to haste. I started to move my hips into Lee’s arousal until he couldn’t hold it up any longer. Gradually, he penetrated me, and I purred like a kitten.
When he was completely buried inside me, I exhaled in delight at the magnitude of the experience and looked into his eyes. It held my attention, and I couldn’t take my eyes off of it! It was just a matter of sucking my lower lip as he started to walk as our bodies were joined together. It was impossible not to call his name as he increased the speed with which he was infiltrating.
“Lee! Oh, Lee, that feels so wonderful, sweetie!” Even though I was on cloud nine with every thrust, I yearned for more of him. I couldn’t get enough of him and pleaded with him to go deeper.
When I begged Lee to go even farther into me, he pushed himself deeper. When he fucked me so hard, he was undoubtedly aware of my clenching and squeezing around his erection and realised that I wouldn’t be able to hold it for much longer. My whole body shook with so much yearning that it was difficult for me to take a regular breath.
My breathing grew faster, and I could hear the beating of my heart in my chest. As though a surge of pleasure was flowing through me, I was startled awake by an explosion that came from the deepest part of my body.
“Don’t stare at me like that,” he stated with a smile, and once again, I was lost in his smile.
“I’m sorry for staring. Please leave me now,” I said out of embarrassment.
“Selena,” he whispered, and before he could complain, I dismissed him with a wave of my hand. “Goodnight, for now, I’ll see you again in the morning,” he said, and I didn’t respond.
As I closed my eyes, I could see his face. When I laid in bed, I had a distinct impression that I had waited for him to return. My eyes felt tired, and while I struggled to remain awake, I heard him out in the hallway, albeit not as many obscenities. Once again, I closed my eyes and prepared to go to sleep. I had been sleeping soundly for a while when a loud bang on the door awakened me. Immediately, I got up from my bed and headed toward the source of the noise. When I opened it, Lee walked right in without having to be asked. “Hey, what do you think you are doing?” I asked after he comfortably settled down in my bed. Even though he didn’t answer, he started snoring heavily on my bed a few moments later. I had no idea what time it was, but I was stuck with something heavy on my thighs when I woke up. When I opened my eyes, it felt like there were a lot of cobwebs in front of me, and I couldn’t see correctly. I placed my hands on it and yelled in surprise when I discovered his leg
When I closed my eyes, though, I saw Lee’s face, and the moment we had had earlier came flooding back to me. I moaned and tried to distract myself from the erotic memory in my thoughts, but it was futile. As he plunged himself within me, I was plagued by the intensity of his look, and before I realized it, my hand had slipped lower to touch myself. “No, I must not do this,” I said to myself and withdrew my hand from touching the most intimate part of my body. However, I was unable to distract my focus, and I was unable to sleep. Finally, I got up and decided to clean my room. I needed something to distract my mind. First, I changed the drapes, and the bed cover followed. I also reorganized my closet and discarded the clothes that were seldom used. In a few hours, I was done, but I still missed him so much. I could see him intently watching over me whenever I looked around and wished I didn’t hurt his feelings and pride. I tried to stop him from quitting his job, but the man was adam
After his introduction, the world appeared to be spinning around me, and I felt like I was gripped by a sharp and throbbing agony that made me want to vomit. For a second, I prayed that the pain would be gone, but his betrayal was one of a kind, and I glared at him. “Did you bribe the agency that handled our security?” I inquired when I realized what he had done just to be accepted as my bodyguard. “No, I bought it,” he replied without feeling any guilt about lying to me. “What did you say? You bought the entire agency just to keep your lies?” Whoa, I was astounded at his cleverness. Nevertheless, my respect for the man changed drastically, and I was not too fond of his guts. “Why did you do it?” “Because I wanted to know my fiancée, and hmmm, I planned to convince you about not marrying me,” he answered. My eyes blinked several times upon hearing his explanation. Yes, I didn’t want to marry the man who was arranged for me, but hearing Lee say those words were like a knife to my
When I saw his sad expression, I was almost tempted to take back my words. However, I remained firm in my decision. When he stared into my eyes, I pursed my lips and frowned at him. He looked pitiful when he looked down and stared at the floor, but I couldn't just let it slide. "Please accept my apologies, Selena. I didn't want to hurt your feelings, but it just happened, and I felt bad for it," he explained. As I listened to him, I could feel the sincerity in his words. However, it wasn't an excuse for his lies and pretensions. "You must have laughed at me behind your back because you managed to fool me, Lee." "It's not true!" He denied my accusations. "I know it's hard to believe, but I fell in love with you during our first meeting." "Now, you're making me laugh. Are you telling me that it's love at first sight? Are you kidding me, Lee?" "Can you give me another chance? I want to prove to you that my feelings are sincere," he said. "Lee, I am terrified to accept you again or
Since it’s just me and Lee, who ate breakfast together, I decided to wash the plates and utensils we used earlier. I was doing the dishes when he unexpectedly hugged me behind, and I couldn’t concentrate on my task. When I felt his mouth on my flesh, I jerked my neck back a little. Before I lost control of my body, I asked him, “What do you think you’re doing?” “I enjoy it when you are mischievous...but only in front of me,” he whispered. I cringed as Lee mumbled enticing words into my ear, and I gasped for air as he softly bit the skin on my neck and sucked on it. “Stop!” I raised my voice in protest before we wouldn’t be able to control our libido. “I’m sorry, baby, but I just can’t help myself,” Lee answered in hushed tones before releasing his grip on my neck. “Did you just leave a mark on me?” He chuckled when I narrowed my eyes at him and replied, “Yes. I put a mark on what belongs to me, and you are mine.” My knees began to wobble as I listened to what he said. Lee’s conc
Lee grasped my breasts with his hand and softly stroked them with his fingers. Then he rubbed my firm nipples and played with them for a while. At some point, he was no longer satisfied with just using his fingers, and I stood there watching as he dropped his lips and sucked one of my breasts out. When he tormented my nipples with his tongue, I arched my back and cried out for his name. For a moment, he stopped and looked at me, but just for a brief second before his lips moved down toward the most sensitive area of my body. He tasted it, licked it, and I asked him to stop when I thought I couldn’t take any more. I took hold of the thick hair on his head and pushed him away, but he wouldn’t go, and every little movement of his head made my body quiver with ecstasy. I couldn’t keep track of how many times I shouted for his name because he seemed to be unstoppable!“Please...,” I pleaded with him as I felt the spasm in my stomach. He devoured me, and when he moved on to the small item i
We were supposed to work especially when it was payday for my staff. However, Lee has something else on his head, and he has been naughty since we arrived at my workplace. I tried to ignore his presence, but it was too strong to be ignored, and some of the female staff kept visiting my office for some useless stuff! “I suggest that you better go home,” I told him, and he changed his sitting position while trying to come up with a better reason for him to stay. “You are no longer my bodyguard, and your presence is disturbing us!” Instead of feeling guilty, he just laughed! The audacity! “I understand that you are under stress right now. Allow me to go outside and get something to refresh your mind,” he jested, but he was fast enough to leave before I could stop him. I just shook my head in disbelief that someone like Liam Salcedo could be childish, and I wondered why I got so lucky to have him as my fiance. We were together for a few months, and I had no complaints about him, asid
Both Lee and I were surprised to see the woman in my office. When I glanced at Lee, I couldn’t read or decipher what was inside his head. I wondered what the reason for the tension between them was, but then, I was not raised to be rude. “Miss Katherine Hamilton,” I acknowledged the woman’s presence since I knew her from kindergarten. We attended the same school, and we also graduated from the same university. “Are you here to inspect our business?” I inquired since the woman has been connected with the Bureau of Customs, and I usually felt insecure towards her beauty. The foreign blood within her helped a lot to make her stand out! “Selena Montes! Whoa, I didn’t expect to see you here. Who would have expected that I would be in a big surprise?” She replied with a spiteful remark, and I had no idea what was the cause of her sudden visit. “It’s been several years since I started this business, and you never came to visit even just once. You were also missing in our batch’s gathering
I was taken aback by the property where he took me after the wedding. From the exterior, this property seemed to be luxurious. It was constructed of grey brickwork and had white cedarwood ornamentation. Tall, circular windows allowed plenty of natural light to enter the residence, and they have been strategically placed throughout the structure in a reasonably symmetrical design. The property was furnished with a standard kitchen and three bathrooms, a large living room, two bedrooms, a small dining area, a library, and an oversized garage with plenty of parking spaces. The structure has a rectangular form to it, and beautifully landscaped grounds completely encircled it. A large number of smaller windows would let plenty of natural light enter the rooms below the roof. Besides the home itself, there was paved land around it with numerous party areas, such as a luxury grill and a campfire. I was amazed at the design, but it was expected for Liam to own something gorgeous. “Vera buil
The majority of the female guests were taken aback by the edginess of my wedding dress, but the majority of the male attendees were drawn to my cleavages. I shook my head in surprise when I realised that even married guys were staring. When a marching song began to play in the background, my father appeared behind me, and the two of us went together toward the red carpet that had been spread out on the ground. Over the years, he practiced hypocrisy, and he successfully convinced everyone that we were on good terms. “You should get an award for being the finest actor in the world, Daddy,” I said with my teeth gritted, and when I turned to look at him, he grinned at me. “It will be over soon,” he whispered back as if his statement would make a difference. I was so preoccupied with my predicament that I completely missed the presence of the guy waiting for me at the altar. I looked around for my groom, but I couldn’t seem to locate him anywhere. “Can you tell me where Robert is?” “T
The skyline was dotted with towering buildings, many constructed within the previous ten years or less. The city was seeing unprecedented growth in employment, which has received a great deal of attention. Several distinct cultures have left their imprints on education and the personality of the city as a whole. What was once a city of little variety has evolved into a fusion of everything. The sense of belonging to a heterogeneous society has made its imprint. One may choose from hundreds of clubs, theme restaurants, and diners. Those looking for something different could go sightseeing, touring the city, doing aerobics, or visiting one of the numerous other recreational places. “My parents can be talkative sometimes,” he suddenly said while he turned left in the next corner. “Your parents? Wait, are you saying that we are going to dine with them?” “Yes. We are heading towards one of your restaurants,” he said. I slapped his arm to question his motive, but he just ignored it. Th
Robert remained quiet and puckered his lips in response, and I frowned at him! Was he under the impression that he could intimidate me with a severe look on his face? He has to rethink his position! I stepped away as he walked towards me as if he was going to kiss me! As soon as he got close enough to kiss me, I ran upstairs like a coward and didn’t look back. An hour later, I went downstairs to talk to my father, who had just gotten home. It was up to me to persuade him that my marriage to Robert would be a complete catastrophe. The bodyguard stayed in the shadows but kept a close eye on me at all times. “Daddy, can we talk?” “Can you tell me what it is this time?” He inquired in a severe tone that made my palms shiver in terror every time he spoke. “I don’t get along with Robert, Daddy.” “You’re not required to do so. Just get married to him and let him save you from total humiliation! Your future is safe in Robert’s capable hands!” He said it in a matter-of-fact tone, which I
When Robert stared at me for a second, I thought he would rebut my accusation, but he remained staring at me, and it was uncomfortable. When he remained silent and just stared, I arched my brows at him and asked, “Are you not going to say anything?” “You used to like me when we were younger,” he said, implying that I had a crush on him in the past. I thought I would die of annoyance when he mentioned the ‘crush thing’ from the past. “It’s all in the past, Robert. While it is true that you are still good-looking, I don’t think I can survive living with you. You smelled like a dead person!” “Having body odour is normal, isn’t it?” “Oh, my God! Here we go again,” I let out a sigh of exasperation. When he tried to come closer to me, I yelled and turned around. I hurried towards the door, my hand covering my lips with the other hand. He had feet that smelled like a dead animal, and I felt sick to my stomach! Could he get any more repulsive? “Selena, wait!” “Stay where you are, please
Robert was rendered speechless, but it didn't take him long to change his expression. In a split second, he stared daggers at me, and the way he looked at my neck, and I was worried he would strangle me to death. For a moment, I felt relieved that my father hired a new bodyguard who was probably lurking near us to save me anytime. "Are you looking for the bodyguard? I'm sorry to disappoint you, Selena, but he's not here now and wouldn't be able to save you. Do you understand what I am trying to tell you?" "Yes!" I replied, and without any warning, I ran towards the safety of my room. When I heard him call my name again, my hands shook in fear. When I looked behind my shoulders, I saw him move a little, and as he got closer to me, I became so nervous and almost peed on my clothes. I pointed my finger at him and warned him incessantly not to come closer, but he merely grinned as if there was something funny going on. "Stop where you are right now!" I shouted at him. "Selena, what's
When Robert called my name again, I was worried he would do something terrible to me, so I ran away, and I heard him laugh from a distance. What's his deal? I tried to call Layla to ask her some questions about Robert, but her phone was turned off.With a heavy heart, I went outside for fresh air. From the balcony, I strolled towards our manicured garden and headed towards the swing. I missed spending time in the swing with Lee or my aunt. Speaking of which, I recalled I had something to discuss with Aunt Jenny, so I immediately dialed her phone number.However, it was out of the coverage area. I tried again, but I got the same result. Anyway, I gave up on calling her and shifted my focus to the surroundings. While staring at the budding flower close to me, I couldn't stop thinking about Lee. Every day, I have been checking for an article that would mention the union of Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo, but I couldn't find any write-ups.For the nth time, I sighed in frustration. I
When he mentioned my pregnancy, I narrowed my eyes at him and wondered how the Hell he knew about my condition. For several days, I tried to ignore the issue. As soon as I noticed the delay in my monthly period, I purchased a pregnancy kit that could help me confirm my suspicion. When it was time to use it, I waited patiently, and when it turned out to be positive, I nearly collapsed inside the bathroom. It was such a shocking turn of events, but I couldn't blame anyone for my negligence. I wasn't taking birth control pills when I allowed him to sleep with me. It was reckless, but I was not thinking correctly during those times and let my emotions take over my mind. I let my emotions control me, so I had to bear the consequences of my actions. "I am going to raise my child alone," I declared in front of my father. "Says who? I won't let you ruin our reputation," he stated in a monotone which was even scarier. "Daddy! What about my life? Is it more important than our name? Are you
There was no announcement about Katherine Hamilton’s engagement with Liam Salcedo on news outlets and television, but I knew they were planning their wedding. Some of our common friends mentioned it, and except for Layla, they were all happy about the upcoming union of Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo. Since I was not in the mood to go back to work, I asked my father to lend one of his managers to manage mine for the time being. It was a risky move, especially when my sea freight business had been doing well in the previous months, and we were headed to expansion. I tried so hard to convince myself and go to work, but my mind and heart wouldn’t cooperate! I knew I was wallowing in self-pity and self-destruction, but I couldn’t stop myself from being so melodramatic. I was aware that forgetting him and moving on were the only options to survive the recent heartbreak, but everything about Liam Salcedo haunted me! At night, I would see him in my dreams! During the daytime, I was a