Nothing has changed, they're still cheering for the infamous stripper. And I got a feeling that it's about to get real exciting when the lights went low, and the music switched to something slow and sexier.
My lips parted when the stripper started dancing.
Hypnotically and erotically.
The noise became louder than ever, and it was enough for me to keep my eyes on him. Even if I know that I'm starting to feel dizzy, I just keep on drinking tequila. And Feliza never failed to keep on giving me more.
I stood up when the stripper started unbuttoning his suit and the long-sleeved white polo that he's wearing. And he did that without breaking the flow of his fluid and smooth dancing. His face was relaxed, but expressive whenever he moves his hips. He kneeled down on both of his knees while still moving his body as if he's grinding and thrusting into someone.
And right there, I can feel the adrenaline rush. He's extremely good with his job, and everyone is satisfied with every move that he makes. He's good, and he's doing it effortlessly.
I wasn't able to get a hold of myself. When the chorus came, I started dancing from where I'm standing and Feliza joined me without hesitations. We continued taking shots while dancing and watching the performer do. I became observant of every dainty move that he was doing.
And I learned to love every bit of it. Every delectable bit of it.
I moved my pliant body with Feliza who's also moving her hips sexily. Both of us felt tipsy, but we didn't care. Both of us were starting to feel driven by liquor, but we also didn't care.
And she was right.
It wasn't such a bad idea afterall.Time pass by and the stripper is still half naked, yet I'm starting to feel needy. And I want that neediness to be responded by someone who's also in need.
In need of a kiss, in need of a touch.
That's what I'm fiending for right now; someone who's willing to provide me every bit of him."Happy birthday again, Genevieve!!!" Feliza screamed in the middle of moving her body. "I told you, you were going to like this eventually!" I just grinned at her before drinking the last shot of tequila. "Shit, that was the last one?" I complained while looking at our messy table with limes everywhere and with a couple of empty bottles of tequila. Feliza laughed at my misery, but she gave me her card. "Go! Get another bottle! Quick!" She pushed me to get going, and I just laughed at myself too. Even if I was struggling to keep my balance, I continued walking like I'm not drunk.
When I get to face the bartender, I sat on a stool and positioned my chin on top of my palm as if I'm daydreaming.
I smiled at him.
He whistled, "Whoa. You’re drunk, lady."
I chuckled and exclaimed, "No, I'm not!"
He shook his head instead and asks, "What do you want?" I smiled ear to ear and responded a compliment that's completely out of context. "You're handsome." The bartender shook his head again, but he was grinning.
"I was thinking if—"
"A bottle of rum, please."
"Right away, mate."
I frowned when I was cut off by someone who just carelessly asked for a bottle of rum, even though I was still dealing with the bartender. And it pisses me off that the bartender ditched me immediately.
"You—" I turned to the man who interrupted me, and my mouth shut in a split second when I saw who it was.
It was Kairo.
"You." I was transfixed; suddenly lost the words that I was about to say.
"Yeah? What's with me?" He smiled at me as he sat on a stool beside mine.
"Here's your rum, mate." The bartender gave him his drink, and he immediately drank from its bottle. I keep my eyes on him as he effortlessly finished his drink. He drank it as if it was just water.
"W-Why did you interrupted me?" I stuttered, amaze by his whole being beside me.
"Uh, because I need to ask for my drink?" He said, and he gave out a deep throaty chuckle. His voice sounded playful and smoky. Looking at him, I know that I'm out of my mind, and it's all because of the amount of liquor I've taken since earlier. And so, I was feeling confident, and every fiber of my being was ignorant of the word "shame".
It led me in a situation wherein I asked him, "How much?"
That made him grin slyly. He wasn't even surprised. He looked like he's expecting me to ask him.
"A bit pricey," He unexpectedly leaned in that made me gasp. "But if it's your birthday, it's free."
I giggled, "I'm lucky then. It's my birthday today, mister." Half of his face is still covered by the mask that he's wearing. But with his face close, I didn't fail on trailing every detail with my eyes. And both of my eyes dropped on his naturally red lips when they parted.
"Oh, you are lucky indeed." I wasn't feeling shame; not even my inhibitions. All I can feel is my heart that's pounding. And his body heat that I'm wanting to fuse with mine. He's wearing a white tee, but I can still remember what's underneath that clothing.
I started to take deep breaths, "Please, take me." I whispered with my lips on his ear.
"Gladly." With that, Kairo wrapped both of his arms around my waists as he pulled me close to him. "Don't worry, they wouldn't mind." Kairo took off his mask, but I was unlucky enough to grab the opportunity to see his whole face. But that didn't matter to me. All that I wanted is to satisfy my whole being with his touch.
He buried his face on my neck, and I let out a soft moan when his lips met the surface of my skin.
"Hmm," Kairo wrapped both of my legs around him. I was a bit startled when he carried me, but when he started walking, I discarded every thought in my head. I still can't see his face, but I couldn't care less. I don't care if I will never be able to see his face.
Kairo stopped walking when we finally entered a room. I didn't even notice it 'cause I was too busy feeling his hand caressing my thigh on our way here.
The room was dark and no single light can be seen. But when Kairo dropped me, I landed on a soft mattress. The next thing I heard was the door being locked.
I bit my lower lip, "I'm excited, Kairo."
I heard his chuckle from a corner of the room. After a second, he spoke. "You can turn on the lampshade on the bedside table." I did what he told me to do. I turned on the lampshade, but it wasn't enough to light up the entire room. I can see him standing in the corner, but not his face.
"I just have one request." He politely said.
"What is it?"
"Can you close your eyes?"
I closed my eyes without hesitations. I was even smiling. "My eyes are closed now." After a couple of seconds, I heard his footsteps, close and closer. And then suddenly, I felt him beside me. I just grinned when he blindfolded me, and he made sure that it won't fall.
"Ready?" His playful voice teased me.
"More than ready." I replied, as I bite my lip.
I laid my entire body, and it didn't take long before I felt his weight on the bed. He caressed both of my thighs, and the anticipation is killing every fiber of my being.
I can't see anything, but I can feel him.
He parted my thighs, and he settled in between of them. "I'm not going to go easy on you." He said, as I feel him taking of my dress off . Pulling the strap from my shoulders down to my toes. He succeeded, and all I heard next was him cussing underneath his breath.
I remembered that I wasn't wearing a bra.
"Fucking hell."
"Ops, sorry." I giggled, amused by him.
"Damn, your body is a work of art."
I prepared myself for what's about to happen. And when I felt his lips on mine, I responded to his kisses the way that I wanted to. Biting his lower lip, and savoring the flavor of his mouth.
My hands gripped on his hair when his kisses went down of my neck. He nibbled the surface of my skin as his hands roam around my body.
"Oh," I moaned when one of his hands landed on my chest. Palming it, and squeezing it for a little bit from time to time. I can't think of anything else, but the way that he's making me feel. The way that I'm needing and wanting all of this; all of him.
I whimpered when he decided to play one of my sensitive beads. "K-Kairo, ohh." He even trailed my body with his sinful tongue. From the valley of my breasts, down to my abdomen.
I gasped when I felt his lips on the entrance of my covered femininity.
"You made him mad, darling. You made him mad that he's hard like a rock." Kairo grunted.
I just grinned and said, "Satisfy him, Kairo. Satisfy both of us."
"That's exactly what I'm going to do."
With that, he get rid of my panties using his teeth; pulling it down due to the urge of desperation. He parted my legs, and my body arched as I hopelessly whimpered when I felt him licking off the love juices of my femininity.
Grunting, I opened my eyes only to see that I'm not in my bedroom.I immediately sat up and looked around, with my eyes widened while looking at every corner of the room that I'm not familiar with.I groaned when I felt my head severely aching. It made me lay on the bed again as both of my hands gently massaging my forehead and my temple.I was preoccupied with my aching head that I failed to recognize that I wasn't wearing anything at all."What the fuck..."I gasped and my hand covered my mouth when I saw my dress on one of the corners of the room. I stared at it for a while, until little by little, I remembered how it get there. "No way," I laughed when I finally remembered where I am right now. While still massaging my temple, I grinned when I also remember who I was with last night.I bit my lower lip, "Kairo." I giggled and scolded myself. "You're such a slut, Genevieve." I shook my head as if disappointed, but it doesn't feel like it. It feels like I want to do it all over aga
"Thank you, sir." "Thank you, Mr. Easton. I am really starving right now. You're such a life saviour." "You're so generous, sir. You didn't really have to." "I'm forever grateful for this, sir." The surface of my forehead wrinkled.What is this drama now? Why are they thanking Mr. Easton this time? Did they finally get the raise that they're all have been waiting for? Did they finally succeed in filling Mr. Easton's head with compliments that he found them deserving? I shook my head and murmured, "Whatever." "Ooh, Genevieve! Here's yours." From the contents of the brown folder that I was holding, my eyes looked up to see who called me with a high pitched voice. I was able to keep a straight face when I saw Yvette; one of my co-workers. She's standing at the entrance of my cubicle, and she’s holding a paper bag. I maintained a straight face while looking at Yvette. I was struggling because I can't stand her. Everybody can't stand Yvette.Everybody hates Yvette.And everybody kn
"No fucking way!" Feliza exclaimed after I told her what happened last night between Kairo and I."That's unfair! The last time I asked his peers for his price, I remember that he's worth around a thousand dollars. There's no way that you had him for free!"I chuckled while teasingly looking at Feliza, "I guess, I really am just lucky." I said, sounding boastful.After Mr. Conrad Easton walked pass us earlier, Feliza nonchalantly decided to take me to a café just near our workplace. She thought that maybe Mr. Easton wouldn't mind at all, and that there's no sense working since I arrived late.I had to agree. She was craving for the tea."It's so unfair, Genevieve! The world is so unfair!" She whined like a kid being forbidden to play with her friends. I took a sip of my coffee and shrugged it off. She can't get over about it. I mean, even me. Who would've thought that I captured the biggest catch in that strip club? Right?"You said that you guys hit it off trice, right?"I looked awa
"And oh, you will be given twice your salary."My lips parted, is he joking? "Are you for real, sir?" I'm shocked and amused by him at the same time."So, what do you say?" He's smiling, and it was making the atmosphere light and likable. I'm beginning to like this side of him that I wasn't able to witness since I started working here.I smiled back to him. Am I really going to decline this offer? I mean, wow, twice my salary? Plus, it's just for two months. If ever I feel like being his secretary is tiring, I can stay just until before Ms. Geller come back."Yes. I mean, I'm accepting your offer, sir. Why wouldn't I?"His smile widened, and he offered his hand for a handshake. I accepted his hand and I expressed my gratitude, "Thank you, sir. For thinking that I'm fit to be your secretary.""You'll move to Ms. Geller's cubicle tomorrow. It's your first day. Be early, okay?"I chuckled, "Noted, sir. I'll be early."Mr. Easton handed me a brown envelope before telling me that I can go
As fast as I could, I followed Mr. Easton with my almost wobbly legs because of what's happening right now."Keep up, Genevieve." I heard him say with his voice slightly shaking.We're in a rush right now.We're in a rush avoiding the press that's been following us since the very moment that sir Conrad came out of his car. I almost got left out, and I almost got distracted by them.Blinding flashes of cameras, innumerable questions, and unnecessary compliments. Those were just few of the things that were thrown to Mr. Easton when they saw him. I am confused at first, and I didn't understand why. Until I realized that I'm working for someone with a very high prestige and that his reputation is mostly recognized by many. And that he's the CEO of one of the big 5 publishing company across the globe.I almost gasped when I felt his hand on my elbow. He is trying to pull me closer to him due to the reason that I'm not walking fast enough to keep up with him. He pulled me towards the elevat
I didn't notice that I was smiling ear to ear as I stare at the photo for a long time. And as time pass by, I noticed details that I failed to see the first time I laid my eyes on it. I wanted to slap myself for pouring my entire attention to the little boy whose grown up version is causing me so much confusion since the day that I became his secretary.I sighed. What now?I shouldn't be stressing myself too much about it. It's none of my business. I should be focusing on my job instead. To improve; to be better in any angle that my boss has the ability to see.Hell, why am I even confused?Why am I even upset?I'm receiving the type of treatment that is just right and meant for me. His formality shouldn't confuse me or complicate things that bothers me. He's my boss for pete's sake! What else do I expect from him? It's work. It's all about professionalism and formalism. There's nothing wrong about him being formal. That is how it should be in the first place. It was my mistake that I
Scared, I only lasted a few seconds looking in his angry sea green eyes. I wiped my tears away, and I turned my back on him. I'm sure that he saw my tears because his facial expression changed; it became soft, and his eyes suddenly look concerned. Realization hit him, but it was too late 'cause I walked away and decided to take the stairs instead."Genevieve, wait."I heard his footsteps following me, and that made me walk faster. I even started to run as I rush on my way downstairs. I wanted to be away from him even for just a while. I didn't expect that and it was enough for my defenses to crumble down; to give up and to lay my armour down.I've never been shouted at by anyone due to uncontrollable anger. Not even my aunt, not even Feliza, and not even the men from my past. I feel so vulnerable; I feel so terrified. My heart is pounding so hard that it hurts. I can feel it aching, and it made my eyes leak tears without me even knowing. Nothing else is in my mind right now but to run
"Genevieve, I'm sorry about earlier." His voice sounded apologetic, and it was convincing enough for me to look at him; to look in his eyes.I managed to form a small smile while looking at him. "It's okay, sir." I shrugged my shoulders. "I lost my control too earlier, and my emotions burst before you. I'm sorry for that as well, sir."He, then took a sit on his swivel chair. He motioned his hand on the leather chair in front of his table. "Please, take a seat."I hesitated, "But I need to go back to my cubicle—""Even for just a little while, please?"I inwardly slapped my subconscious when it instantly gave up and sat on the chair in front of Conrad. I watched him take the coffee cup with his hand as he took a sip. My eyes feasted on his handsome face that I always praise in my head. Even when he's drinking coffee, he still looks ravishing.I shook my head."Do I look like the devil being a ravishing rogue?"Confused, my forehead wrinkled."Sir?"He chuckled, "Nothing. I said, I was
"A runaway groom? What the hell? Why would he do that if he's just using Aurella for self interest?"My face is probably showing Conrad a huge question mark right now. A huge question mark with my curiosity coming with it. The origin of my curiosity is cannot be identified, but I have a feeling that I somehow believe that this Lucas Zayd Foster can't betray his own system that day.I have a feeling that this Lucas, became a runaway groom and it's all for a woman that he can't stop thinking about.Cupid probably made him realize exactly the moment that he's standing at the altar waiting for Aurella.Poor Aurella."I don't know. None of my friends know. It's still a mystery up until now."Well, that mystery is fucked up. Really fucked up. There's no way that Lucas wasn't rooted on his place when he saw Aurella walking down the aisle. There's no way that he never thought of the consequences that comes after his actions. There's no way that he just decided to put Aurella in so much fame.
"Where's the banana cake?"I look around the kitchen to search for the banana cake that my aunt Astacia bought for me.Today, Conrad and I decided to gather everyone up and tell them the good news. Well, some friends already knew 'cause Conrad couldn't contain his happiness. But our family still have no idea at all. All they know is that we're all gathered here for a dinner together. And they're not going to suspect anything at all due to the reason that Conrad and I do really host a family dinner every month.I figure out that it's a good way for Calvert to know the whole family. It's like a get together but all for Calvert. It takes so much effort for some members in the family to make it here in our house every month. And I appreciate it very much that they all agreed to this family tradition in the making. They reschedule more important matters and sometimes, I think that it's too much. But sometimes, I think that it's worthwhile especially that it's all for Calvert."I placed it
"What?! What do you mean she's back on business?"Bryce is shocked to the core and it's makint me want to burst into laughter. And it's all because I know that Aurella Aglauros is not just a widely known supermodel.She's someone from Bryce's past. Someone that's trying to put him down for years now. But actually, they're like cats and dogs in the business world. It's not just Aurella that's trying to destroy my friend here. My friend here is also determined with every fiber of his being to fire back as strong as she's trying to kick him out.But that was years ago though. After bickering for a long time, Aurella decided to stop handling their family's business and just focus on her modeling career. Maybe it's because of the pressure that her family is putting her into. Or maybe she has other reasons kept.Just like my dirty little secret."Conrad? Are you still there? Hey? Talk to me, asshole.""Bryce, language! You're with my son." It's absolutely my turn now to snap on him."Relax.
"No need to cry about it, Eve. I understand, and I can see that you've been tired and stressed out lately. You're doing your best, and that's all that matters."Whatever I do and say to calm my wife, I still can't succeed at stopping her eyes from crying and dropping tears all the way down to her cheeks.She keeps on apologizing about misplacing her wedding ring, and then accusing me of cheating on her with Aurella. And me, being me, as her husband, I keep on assuring her that it was all fine for me. I always understand her, and I always try to picture myself in her shoes. And every time that I do that, I'll eventually think that I won't survive as a woman and a mother at the same time. I don't even think if I can be graceful and incredible just like how my wife Genevieve is."No, it's just, it's so stupid of me to misplace my ring. And it's not just any ring, Conrad. It's my wedding ring! The ring I had since we got married. I'm sure that offended you even just a bit."I cup her face
I have a feeling deep in my gut that Bryce won't disappoint me at all, and that he will take care of Calvert real good. But the mother in me says that I needed to tell him that in order for him to get even just a single hint that I'm a monster at worrying when it comes to my son."Don't worry, Eve. I won't make you regret on the decision you've made. And this is not the first time that I've watched over kids. I'm good at taking care of them, so just trust me."I nod, "Okay. Thank you.""You're at the nursery school now, right?""Yeah.""You sound really tired, Eve."I look around to find an unoccupied bench to sit to. But when I'm finally about to sit, my phone beeps telling me that the phone call I had with Bryce just ended."Oh, well—""You sound really tired, so you should go home now and take a rest."Bryce suddenly pops in front of me and he's wearing his signature small and unrecognizable smile. "Go, Eve. I'll be watching over Calvert. I promise, after I watch you get into your
"Come on, mama! I'll be late!"I have no idea if I should be proud of Calvert being excited to go to the nursery school everyday, or be all lazy and have Conrad to send him off.It's been a week since my little Calvert had started going to the nursery school, and I've been trying my best to match my schedules with Conrad. And of course, with Calvert too. Asides from having different schedules, Conrad and I have no one else to watch over Calvert or to send him to the school whenever that I can no longer ditch my work with a massive force.I am still a magazine journalist under the publishing company of my own husband. But now, I am also a mother and an author who's busy with her third book. I know that I can just take it easy, or maybe do things one by one. But I can't just easily cross out one thing that I am passionate about. One thing that makes me who I am. Without these things, I wouldn't be someone who Conrad calls his wife; I wouldn't be someone who my little Calvert calls his m
"Mama and Dada are here for you. And about Paddington, I think I can find you a teddy later after all of this. What do you say?" Calvert claps and kisses both of my cheeks. "Can I come with you, dada?" I glance at my wife to look for her approval. But the look on her face is asking me, 'Really? Spoiling him?'. I know that this might not be good, but I can't stand looking at my boy knowing that he's nervous."Of course, you can come with me. But now, let's handle this preschool business first. We'll be over it, and you will have a very good time. Mama and Dada will watch over you."He smiles, "You promise?"I show him my pinky and he instantly binds his with mine. "I pinky promise."After promising to my son, his tiny hand holds mine and he walks over to Eve to hold hers too. We all walk together inside the nursery school without letting go of each other's hands. And when Calvert finally finds the best seat for him, he waves his hand at us who are quite far from him. He then listens att
"Good morning."Even with my eyes closed, my lips manage to form a smile when I feel her lips touch the surface of my cheek.How the hell can she wake up so early?And how is she so good at this?"You better get up now. You're going to be late for work if you stay in bed for 5 more minutes."Oh, whatever. I don't care if I'm going to be late for work. I'm the CEO anyway and I'm very good at it. But for now, I want to stay in bed for a little longer. With my wife.The sound of Eve's sweet giggle instantly fills the whole bedroom when I pulled her on top of me by her wrist."Conrad! You should get up and take a shower now." She's still giggling as I wrap my arms around her. Stopping her act of resistance; only making me tighten my hold on her. "I feel very lazy today, my wife. I don't want to go to work. Can we just stay here all day?" How dumb of me to ask even though I know she'll never approve it. Plus, I interfered with her work last night. Meaning, nothing can stop her now to conti
"Mama, let's have an agreement."I heard Conrad let out a small laughter that made me glare at him. Only for a matter of seconds because my eyes settle on Calvert and I give him a soft look.Conrad laughed because he knows that Calvert is about to propose an agreement that will lead to letting him stay up past his bedtime and finish the entire show. Conrad also knows that my defenses are always weak for our little boy. And honestly, I find it difficult to hold my ground sometimes. Back then I used to wonder why some mothers would just easily give their young ones whatever they ask for. But now? I totally understand. It's a different kind of tormenting feeling when you don't want to give your child what they want. But as an adult, you should always choose to do whatever is best for them. The level of difficulty of parenting will never be matched by anything in this world. And I just hope that I won't lose my mind.God."You don't have to give the same agreement all the time, baby." I s