Chapter Five•

Kylie parked the car in front of her parents house. She turned off the ignition of the car and stepped out.

She couldn't quite place her fingers on why she obliged to her mother's request again.

It wasn't even a request,it was an order and Kylie knew better than to refute her mother's order.

Something in her heart told her she wasn't here because she didn't want to displease her mother. Why she actually came,she couldn't pinpoint.

She walked into the house,her car keys dangling on her fingers.

She met Carina seated on the long arm couch,a fine cream product of LoveSac. She was sipping tea when she saw Kylie walked in.

"Kylie."Carina said gently.

"Mother."Kylie said less spiteful. "You wanted me here." she said still standing.

She dropped the cup on the saucer and placed it on the grey ceramic glass table.

"It's good to see you still have respect for your mother. Do sit down Kylie,you're not a stranger here,this is your home." she said.

Kylie hesitated. She didn't want to feel comfortable discussing this issue but her mother seemed more cool than when she paid her a visit. 

Shrugging her shoulders,she took her seat on another couch but still close to her a bit.

"Kylie,"Carina began as she took a deep breath. Henry had told her to discuss the issue with care and gentleness. She should try to see reasons with her and not get her angry.

"I understand that this is tough on you and hard for you to take. But,I want you to see reasons with me sweetie." Carina said.

For the first time since she heard of the outrageous idea of marriage with Leonard,she felt the anger seep out of her and dissipate just like it came.

"What reasons mom?You know for a fact that I love Rex and he means a lot to me." Kylie said.

The mere mention of Rex name irritated Carina but she placed it upon herself not to flinch and send the conversation into another direction.

"I don't see Rex as someone worth you Kylie." Carina repeated as usual.

"Here we go again." Kylie rolled her eyes. "Mom,you really can't pick a spouse for me. This is the modern world." Kylie said trying to make her understand.

Carina shook her head. "You call me outdated but what about you?"

"Me?what has this got to do with me?"Kylie asked baffled as she sat up in curiosity. "I'm pretty much in this century. I don't think outrageously like you do."

Carina picked up her cup of tea,the hot scalding feel was gone and replaced with coldness. "And still yet you've remained untouched by a man. Isn't that what outdated people do?"Carina said placing the cup on her lips and watching her words sink right into her daughter's head.

Kylie stared at her speechless. She didn't know what to say but her mother was right. She had always refused to have the feel of a man inside of her.

Even in her present relationship,she had denied Rex sex countless of times. They could have a steaming make out but she never allowed him inside of her.

"I'm not really untouched by a man."Kylie said and shrugged.

"Hmm,"Carina said with a look that said 'I don't buy that'." I'm your mother and I know you." she stated out.

"Fine. Doesn't matter if I've been defiled or not. What has that got to do with this?"

Carina returned the cup back on the table. "You love Rex right?" Carina questioned. Her eyes boring right through hers.

Kylie felt a ray of hope when she heard her mother's question. Perhaps she was about to have a change of heart. "Very much." she nodded.

"Then why have you not given yourself willingly to him?"she asked. No mother in her right mind would ask her daughter this but Carina was trying to make a point. Her daughter's decent lifestyle had always been her pride and she never would question it. But she needed her to see the light.

Kylie was flabbergasted by her mother's question.

"Mother." she said in a disturbed voice. 

"No Kylie,it's a question you must answer. Think about it. When you love someone,you give your all. Your heart,body and soul. But reverse is this case. Your body is far beyond his reach for now,haven't it occurred to you that maybe he was getting his pleasure somewhere else?He's a man after all." Carina said stating her facts.

Kylie frowned. Rex loved her and would never cheat on her. "If this is a ploy to make me distrust Rex,then it ain't working mom. I won't fall for your tactics." she said.

Carina smiled. "Men would be men Kylie. I've been in this world long before you. Let no man fool you my dear." she said.

Kylie rose to her feet. She didn't want the conversation to take a drastic turn and end up bitterly. It was best she took her leave.

"It's getting late already. I beg to take my leave." she said.

Carina crossed her legs elegantly and nodded. "Drive safely dear." she said. Kylie faked a smile and walked out the door.

"You'll see,that I'm making the best decision for you and you'll one day thank me for it."Carina said to herself as she leaned back on the couch.

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Rex Monroe poured himself another glass of brandy and gulped it down in one sip. He exhaled as he watched the strippers perform.

He was seated with a few friends of his in the LA Confidential club,one of the most popular clubs in London.

In this place,he was familiar with the lots of them. This was his usual hangout whenever Kylie was too busy for him. They haven't even spoken in days.

Not that he bothered. Soon enough,one of them will reach out to the other and the same routine will begin. The outings,spending little time together,making out,which would never result to sex.

Damn that woman. He was a man with needs. I mean,still a man with needs. Doesn't she know how hurtful it was starting something pleasurable only for it to get cut short?doesn't she know? He wondered in annoyance.

He engaged in frequent talks with his friends of the same caliber. He gazed lustfully at one of the strippers who appeared to be extremely busty just the way he liked them.

Kylie had no idea this was where he spent most of his time. Clubbing,drinking and being the original bad boy he was.

With the stripping show ending,Rex walked back stage to see the stripper that caught his fancy. Tonight,just like every other night,he would forget about Kylie and enjoy the pleasures of the world.

"Beautiful." he called out to her just as charming as he would do with Kylie.

She turned to him flashing a seductive smile.

"You must be new." he said as she walked up to him.

"Indeed I am." she said. Her hands seductively on his chest. 

He grabbed her waist and pulled her roughly to himself. His eyes diverting to the fullness of her breast that was threatening to spill from the clips of the tiny fabric.

"Loved your moves back there. Are you willing to show them to me?"he asked with a glint of anticipation in his eyes.

She giggled."How much are you willing to pay sir?"

"Any price befitting you beautiful." he said. 

She could feel his member rising as he grabbed her tighter.

"Lead the way." she said in a low slutty voice.

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