Back to reality

Carrie’s POV

The hot spring’s warmth wrapped around me like a second skin, easing the tension from my body. It had been days since I’d felt this relaxed, If only I could just have this moment all to myself —But alas, I wasn’t alone.

Like a beast, he grabbed my breasts with one hand and yanking me closer with the other, his tongue sent wet kisses down my bare neck.

“Sir…” I said, trying to reason with him

"Shh” He whispered in my ear, "Call me Victor."

With his hands on my hips, he turned me around all the way, my movements, startling the not so calm waters. Within seconds, he started rubbing my pussy, his wet fingers finding their way around.

“Ah" I moaned at loud, my body vibrating in ways I never knew were possible. Is this the same Victor who always snuck into my— I mean Camila's room, late at night to take advantage of her? What he also taking advantage of me as well?

Suddenly, he stopped. I felt his piercing gaze from behind. He kissed me down from my shoulders to my lower back, only stopping at the level of the water.

“I wanna feel you" he said as he fingered me some more, switching from fingering to squeezing my ass in the blink of an eye.

“Victor, I…” I stuttered.

I wanted to push him back, I wanted to scream and tell him to go fuck himself. With everything he had put me through these past few days, I could've ended him right there.

But… I didn't

Something in me—Just a little part, wanted him. Wanted to let him have his way, wanted him to take me places I had only ever imagined

That part won

“Fuck me good" I said, instantly regreting the words that had just flown out my mouth

Although I couldn't see his facial expression, I could tell Victor has that smirk on his stupid face.

He moved towards me even more now, bending slowly as he brought his mouth to my ear

“I don't need permission to fuck what's mine"

Oh shit!

Like a switch waiting to be flipped on, Victor arched my back forward, allowing him to insert his dick with ease, the water acting as the perfect lube.

“Vic…” I bit my lip. It felt like I would burst, he had gotten so deep inside me that I could feel him hitting the wall.

“What's your name?" He asked, his voice soft and unhinged

For a second, I didn’t move.

Then my brain caught up.

“My name?"

And just like that, I came back to my senses.

“I need to go. Now!"

Victor staggered back, water splashing between us. He didn't look angry —dare I say, he looked amused.

I didn’t wait for anything he had to say. I turned, got out of the water and stormed out of the hot spring, my heart slamming against my ribs.

I was just tired. That was all. Nothing happened, I said trying to convince myself

*************

I reached the camp, trying to calm myself, but the warmth of his embrace lingered, making my head spin.

Then I heard it.

A faint beeping sound.

I froze.

“What on earth is that?”

It was coming from Victor’s tent.

My feet moved before my brain could think. I pushed the flap aside and found a small, black device blinking.

A walkie-talkie?

I grabbed it and tapped the side a few times. The signal was weak, the static loud.

Then a voice crackled through.

“Who is this?”

I swallowed hard. “Who’s this?”

Silence. Then, “Where is Victor?”

My heart pounded. “He’s here. We’re stranded on an island.”

The voice didn’t hesitate. “Coordinates. Now.”

I grabbed my compass, quickly rattling off the numbers to him.

“We’ll be there soon.”

The radio cut off.

Adrenaline surged through me. Help was coming. We were finally getting out of here.

I sprinted back to my tent, grabbed my bag, and started shoving in whatever supplies I could carry. No time to waste. I ran to the firepit and kicked apart the embers, scattering them to make it look like we’d never been here.

“What the hell are you doing?”

Victor’s voice snapped me back.

I turned to find him standing there, his wet clothes clinging to him, eyes narrowed in suspicion.

“Backup is coming,” I said, breathless. “We need to get to the beach. Now!”

Victor took a step forward, grabbing my arm. “Wait, I—”

Then we heard it.

The distant thump-thump-thump of helicopter blades slicing through the air.

We both froze.

I ripped my arm away from his grip. “We don’t have time for this!”

Victor didn’t argue. He grabbed what little he had and followed me as we tore through the jungle, dodging branches and uneven ground.

The helicopter was already descending when we burst onto the beach. The wind from the blades whipped against my skin as two men jumped out.

One of them immediately stepped forward, draping a coat over Victor’s shoulders.

“Sir, we need to leave now.”

I took a step back, my chest rising and falling rapidly.

This was it.

Victor was going back to his world. I was just his bodyguard—I had done my job. I would think of some other way.

I turned to walk away.

“Wait!”

Victor’s voice cut through the wind. Before I could react, he grabbed my wrist and yanked me forward.

“She—I mean he's coming too,” he ordered.

I blinked at him. Did he just keep my secret?

The men hesitated, but Victor’s glare was enough to make them comply.

Before I could protest, I was pulled into the helicopter. The doors shut. The world below blurred as we lifted into the sky.

*************

Back to the Real World

The city lights were overwhelming after days of darkness. As the helicopter landed in front of the Reaper’s mansion, I saw a crowd waiting.

But one man stepped forward first.

Camilla’s papi. My papi

He didn’t waste time. His voice was sharp as a blade. “Where is my daughter?”

Victor didn’t answer immediately. His jaw clenched, and for the first time, I saw something flicker in his expression.

Then—ding.

Victor pulled out his phone, his brow furrowing. “I have service?”

He glanced at the screen and put it on speaker

“Camilla?” Victor asked the person on the other end

“Yes it's me. I’m okay”

I took that as my cue to leave.

Slipping away, I made my way to a nice corner and changed into Camilla's clothes that I had hid under some bushes for such this occasion.

Running as fast as I could to the mansion gates, I took a cab and headed back inside

Reaching the mansion, I stepped out, facing the crowd, my hands trembled

Camilla's papi rushed forward. “Mija, what happened?”

I didn’t answer. Instead, my eyes locked onto Victor. And then— I had a crazy idea.

I ran into his arms, bursting into tears.

“I’m tired,” I whispered.

Taking calculated steps forward, I collapsed.

Victor caught me instantly, his grip steady. Without hesitation, he lifted me into his arms and carried me inside.

My idea worked like a charm

I pretended to be unconscious when Victor brought me to my room.

I could feel his presence lingering.

Then, in a quiet voice, he muttered ”Why couldn't you just stay dead!”

What?!

My eyes were closed but I could sense he was up to something sinister

I heard drawers opening, what was he even looking for?

“Dang it! Where are the knives?"

I heard footsteps getting closer, it seemed like he had found something else to use, but was Victor really going to end it like this? Was he really planning to kill me?

“This is for the best" he said as he prepared to lunge at me

I opened my eyes

There I was, face to face with death once more. Victor was holding a pen, hands in the air, he was ready to strike

“I—"

The door burst open. Another presence entered—fast, urgent.

It was Ayo.

“Miss!” His voice was tight with concern.

Victor slipped out without another word.

Ayo crouched beside me, his face dark with worry. “What the hell happened?”

I didn’t answer.

I just stared at the ceiling, memories flashing in my head; The explosion, the Kiss, the sex, the fact Victor knows his bodyguard is a female. And who was that on the phone with Victor? Cause that sure as hell wasn't me!

Yeah, I had survived. But at what cost?

***In another part of the mansion, Victor lay in bed, staring at the ceiling***

Victor's POV

My chest felt tight.

I exhaled and placed a hand over my heart.

It was beating too fast.

My brows furrowed.

Then, barely above a whisper, I said to myself “What the hell is wrong with me?”

I think I'm in love with my bodyguard