Chapter 2: LOVE OR FRIENDSHIP

After reading her dad's last reply she's not in a hurry to get home. She booked a room in a nearby hotel. She wants to make sure that Larry can rest comfortably she looked around the house to find his room. When she opens the first door it was a study. There's three more door, the other two is locked and the next one she opened is definitely he's room. She peeked inside; the color is a black and white monochrome. The only one that stands out is the green color of indoor plants that's in the corner. She leaves the door open and went back to the living room.

She looked at Larry still figure in the sofa. The urge within her that wants to make her beloved to rest comfortably convinced her to move him in the room. 

She immediately held him up wrapped her arms to his waist and dragged him gently to his room. Her long gown is making it hard for her to walk. She let out a sigh of relief after she put him on the bed. She contemplates for a minute whether she needs to help him at least change his shirt.

"I just want him to sleep comfortably." She murmured trying to convince herself. 

She looked in his closet and took out a set of pajama, then went to the bathroom to get and soaked a towel in luke warm water. 

She carefully undressed him. She tried hard not to look while wiping his half naked body with the warm towel. She can't help staring on his face. His slightly parted lips caught her attention. She wants to kiss him but not yet; she can't do that his still her best friend boyfriend. 

After properly dressing him, she closed the lights hence before she can open the door, someone hug her from behind. 

"Don't go." She was stunned. After a while she thought that Larry might be mistaken her as Cherrie. The room is dark so who else have the guts to enter his bedroom aside from his girlfriend. 

She gently tried to loosen his arms wrapped around her waist. She was about to tell him her identity but when she moved to face him, he quickly held her chin up and wantonly kissed her. She froze for a minute but then she put her hands in his chest and struggled to push him. He just continued to kiss her aggressively. Once again wrapped his one arm at her waist and the other grabbed the back of her head. She's almost breathless when he stop. She's still gasping for air when he hugged her, gently caressing her hair he bent down to shower her neck with wet kisses. 

"Don't go, stay with me tonight."  He whispered, his breath touches her earlobe sending shivers down her spine. Determined to fight her growing desire to be with him, she gently distance herself from him. It's still dark she knows he can't recognize her and see her blushing face. She coughs to clear her throat before speaking. 

"I'm not her." She said with a trembling voice. She doesn't know what else to say. She looked up at him hoping he gets what she means. 

"I know." He kissed her again, this time more gentle. He locked her on his embraced. She put her arms in between them an attempt to stop him but the thought stay buried on her head. His hands trailed on her back. He parted her lips with his tongue to kiss her deeper. 

Lost in sensation, her heart keeps on pounding and her head seems to stop working. She started responding to his kisses. He unzipped her dress and in a slight pull the dress slid down her body.

He led and laid her on the bed gently as he continued to kiss her while his hands trailed her smooth and soft body. Before she knew it her hands was pinned above her head. He kissed her deeply and pulled her undies down. He climbed on top of her. She gasped when he fully entered her. 

He stopped for a minute, giving her time to accommodate him. He pushed gently careful of not hurting her.

"Are you okay?"  Larry asked. She looked at him with her misty eyes and nodded. She was in pain but somehow she doesn't want him to stop. When he started to move again thrusting deeper, she was lost completely. She doesn’t know how many times they did it. She succumbs and falls into a deep sleep. 

"Honey, are you sure you’re going to break up with him?" Cherrie glanced at him lovingly. 

"Frank, I gave you everything already I just need the right timing, are you still doubting me?" 

Frank sneered as he closed the last button of his shirt. He was always trying to compete with Larry Williams it's a rare occasion that he won. Winning and taking his woman is a big boost on his ego. He hooked his arms on Cherrie's waist gave her a long and deep kiss. He can't

believe that Larry is a gentleman for 2 years he manages to keep himself in check and never lay a hand on this woman. What a big victory. He can't wait to show him what a loser of a man he is.

"Let me take you home, call me after you meet him and said your farewell I will pick you up." 

"Okay." 

When Jewel moved him to bed from the sofa earlier he woke up but didn't move a muscle or open his eyes. There's a strange sensation in his body he can't understand. He thought that she’s going home after she put him on the bed. He peeked with half closed eyes. He saw her rummage his closet and took out a set of pajamas. He pretended his still asleep he heard her footsteps in and out of his bathroom. He felt a warm towel on his face, she begun undressing him her clumsy hand trembled when she unbuckled his trousers. 

"So this is the feeling of being taken care of." He thought. He froze when she pulled his trousers down from his foot; on a hasty move she covered his lower body with a blanket. He knows she's hesitating to put his pants, he suppressed his laughter. After a while she carefully put it on him. She cleaned her upper body as well her movements caused a thrilling sensation in his abdomen. When she carried up his upper body to put on his shirt, her soft chest brushed for a second on his arm. The stingy smell of alcohol and sweat on her body naturally blend in, it's intoxicating smell aroused him. Her body heat is tempting. He was completely turned on. This never happened with Cherrie. 

He couldn't believe he was able to abstain for 2 years and now his senses is out of control, how can his body react this way like this, she's not even his woman. With the thought of Cherrie, he opens his eyes a serious look swept across his face. He looked around, the room is dark, and the only light is coming from the lamp outside the balcony. 

He saw Jewel figure heading to the door. He gets up and with two long strides he catches up with her. He hugged her from behind and asked her to stay. 

When she turned he grabbed her face and kissed her. He suppressed all her hesitation. In a minute their clothes were scattered on the floor. He saw her confusion and trying to find her reason. He can't let her go now. He's body heat surged and wanted some release. He gazed at her. Under him she was only on her undies, her delicate and blushing face gave him warmth. He bent down and kissed her deeply. His hand trailed every curve. His lips traveled down her neck and settled in her right soft enticing peak. He nibbled her nipples gently while his left hand fondled the other. She moaned. 

"You’re beautiful."

He said with a husky voice. With his right hand he touched her center. Her soft fold was drenched. He was extremely aroused and he knows he's not the only one. He removed the remaining cloth in her body. He pinned her hands above her head. He yanked his boxer down and positioned himself on top of her. He grinds his shaft on her entrance letting her feel his huge desire. She bit her lower lip and looked at him with her unfocused eyes. His lust is overwhelming and finally he thrust to enter her. She was wet and warm. He looked at her astounded, her tightness, the pained expression he was sure he was her first man. He stilled for a second seeing the scarlet trace on him. He pushed deeper careful not to hurt her more. He lowered his head to kiss her. When he asked her if she's okay, she looked at him with her teary eye and nodded. 

Her misty eyes void with sliver of reason fanned his desire even more. His head in the clouds and all he wants is to conquer her complete submission. With one hard thrust he fully entered her, buried himself deep inside her. A loud moan echoed in his room. 

"I'm sorry, I can't hold back anymore." He kissed her again, his tongue played with hers. He started thrusting faster and harder. She moaned and called out his name. She held his hair as his moves intensify reaching her deeper. He heard her moaned and endless euphoria. He moaned with her as she tightens herself and took him all in.

He drew her closer, she is so sweet and he can't get enough of her. Her heavenly body moves with him. He kept on thrusting in and out. He groaned with his face buried between her peaks. He came inside her as she also reached her climax. Once is not enough. She's still breathless when he started moving. He wants more of her. He claimed her again and again. When he caves in with exhaustion he pulled out and lay beside her. He cuddled her in his arms and saw she was already asleep. His fingers lightly brushed her hair. "It’s my turn to clean you." He grinned and slowly gets up.

He took a quick shower and comes out wearing nothing but a naughty smile. He soaked a towel in warm water and used it to clean the body of the maiden on his bed. He took a fresh blanket and covers their naked body. He hugged her from behind. He liked it the feeling of their skin touching. He closed his eyes and drew her even closer. 

Jewel felt the warm embrace without looking she clearly remembered who it was. Her face is red as beet; she feels something awkward behind her but dares not to look. She's scared to move thinking he might wake up. A few minutes with that thought she succumbs to slumber again. 

Cherrie's thought is muddled. She's with Larry for 2 years and she swears she loved him but she was able to keep her chastity and say No to his advances. Now with Frank whom she dated for 2 months secretly she was able to let go of everything could it be that she really love him more than Larry. She made up her mind to meet Larry and break up with him today. 

Her betrayal began due to one stupid game with her classmates. They played truth or dare while drinking in Chateau Bar. She chose dare and they asked her to talk to a guy and asked him for a French kiss. She can't bail on them and the guy they point at is none other than Frank Mason, his known figure in their university as Larry's rival both of them are taking their Master’s Degree. Although she hesitated she can't back out for the next consequences is much worst, that is to go home without her undies. She's wearing a very short skirt and a body hugging blouse, it’s okay if she has her car but she only took a taxi thinking she will be drunk and can't drive home later. When she approached Frank he's very friendly, although he was stunned when she asked for a kiss he didn't refused. His lips are so intoxicating that it didn't end in just one kissed. That night he joined their table and when she was about to go home he volunteered to take her home he brought his car and paid a driver to drive for he is drunk as well. She doesn't know what happened they end up in a hotel and slept together. She was guilty at first but Frank persistence and assurances she end up going out with him and promised to end her relationship with Larry. 

She tried to call Jewel but her phone is out of coverage. She had her Car and looking at her house next door she knows she's not home. They become neighbors after high school since her mom insisted her to live independently. She really wants to talk to Jewel and ask for her support. She also needs a car. "Where the hell is she?"

 She prepared herself its 9AM she will arrive at Larry's apartment after 30 minutes.

As she passed the lobby of Williams building her heart is pounding. She gets on the private elevator. She was startled when she heard the "ding" after reaching Larry's floor. She has her own access card. She prayed hard to end everything smoothly but thinking back she doubts it especially if she mention she love someone else. She clearly remembered those past few days they keep arguing due to his jealousy and to confirm it today she was sure he will explode. On the other hand Frank is beaming he wants to know Larry's reaction once he knew he got dump because of him. He coaxed Cherrie to tell him about their relationship so that Larry won't hold on to her. Cherrie believes that it's for the good of their relationship but for Frank it is to insult Larry's ego as a man. He treasured her for 2 years just to end up on his rivals lap in just 2 months. For Frank Mason this victory is priceless and it’s a bonus that Cherrie is a good catch as well.

Cherrie entered the apartment slowly. She walked towards Larry's room. If his still sleeping she will wait for him to wake up. She opened the door she peeked and saw his naked back. The blanket covered his lower body. She was about to close the door when her eyes caught the familiar dress scattered on the floor. A thought rush through her head, she walked in, she was appalled to see Jewel sleeping face. Now she has a good reason for their break up without humiliation. Although Frank asked her to reveal their relationship but she wants to avoid being labeled as a slut who cheated. She feels a little sorry for her best friend but at the same she couldn't accept that she can betray her for a man. Right now she will be a woman who lost her love and friendship then she will be a Saint who forgives her best friend despite of her betrayal.