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2021-04-20 17:00:22Elaine took in a long breath with her eyes still closed and her hands still wrapped on his neck, she let out the breath as she tried to steady the hunger and fire building inside her, she can't believe a single kiss from him made her legs go weak, she leaned on him to gather up her strength, she bit her cold lips that was burning with the sensation and aftermath of the kiss. She still want to kiss him, her lips are craving for his but she knows she can't anymore, Jasper was already gone, she can feel it.
Carlos was dying, just watching how she seductively bit her lower lip was driving him insane, what the hell is wrong with him? He let go of her waist and Elaine was forced to release his neck, she looked down at her feet, not daring to look him in the eyes."I'm sorry" she whispered "I didn't mean to do that, I just wanted him to leave me alone and I figured I had to do something to make him. I'm sorry for kissing you and for using you. I didn't want to" she looked up at him tRelated chapters
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Amelia wanted to say more but since Elaine already promised to come to her house, she couldn't do anything but leave it until then "fine, I will be expecting you" she glared at Thomas before getting into her truck and leaving the building.Elaine turned to Thomas then, "I'm really sorry about my mother. She can be dramatic sometimes. I just hope you didn't let anything she said get to you. Believe me, she is not always like that, I think someone has agitated her already and she is just looking for a place to fume off and we happen to be the victims" she smiled tiredly."It's okay really. I'm not offended rather I saw reasons in what she said. She is right you know. I guess my wounds didn't let me think well earlier but that's okay, I'm fine now and your mom has just woken up my senses."Elaine rolled her eyes, "please don't tell me you are already thinking along with her?""No Elaine listen, she is right. Everything she said makes perfect sense. I'm just a little sad tha
Last Updated : 2021-04-20Secret: A country romance THIRTEEN
"So I talked to James but apparently, he is not in the need of someone neither is Gloria but not to worry" Elaine smiled "with the bad news came with good news. Farmer Ben can't wait to see you!"Carlos relieved a sigh of relief, for a second he thought he wouldn't be getting a job "that's a relief""I know right? I mean, after receiving a no from the top two people in my book, I was afraid of what the third will be and he happens to be the one to surprise me. Although I have the feeling that James and Gloria rejected you because, well you..." She bit her lip."I'm a stranger?" He finished for her with a smile "I know. I just hope they will start seeing me as a human like them soon and not some stranger.""Folktown is not very welcoming to new people and that's because we tend not to have new people always. It's just a matter of time and they will warm up to you or maybe just like you said, if you socialize enough with them, they will get to see the human in you and know
Last Updated : 2021-05-04Secret: A country romance FOURTEEN
When Elaine got home later that night, Carlos was sleeping on the couch but he opened his eyes when he sensed her presence, "you are back.""Yes, and you look so tired. Did farmer Ben stressed you a lot?" She chuckled."Let's just say that I have not done a work like that in my life before but it's okay. It was fun being around him and he told me a lot of Folktown stories, so I won't be visiting your library anytime soon."Elaine laughed, "that's a good thing I guess. I'm glad you found farmer Ben fun, he is one of my dad's friends that I'm so grateful of having.""He is a nice man.""Yes" she smiled at a distant memory "well, since it will be morning soon, I will leave you to take your rest to regain your strength, you will be needing it tomorrow."Carlos chuckled lightly "sure I will" he sighed but when she meant to enter her room, he called her back "Elaine, I was thinking, now that I have found a job, I don't know what I will be doing with my income, so how abo
Last Updated : 2021-05-04Secret: A country romance FIFTEEN
Elaine went into the room to drop her purse which had been lying around on the couch but unfortunately, Carlos didn't close the bathroom door and she chanced upon him. Her eyes gawked at his naked body and she followed the water down his body with her eyes. Carlos turned around then and their eyes met, Elaine knew she should look away but she couldn't get her brain to send the signal.It was a single lantern that lit up the room and so only a little beam of it entered the bathroom, which means that part of Carlos body was hidden in the darkness but she was still able to make out his body in the shadows. After tracing his body with her eyes, she looked up to his face to see that he was still looking at her. There was something in his eyes, something like desire or lust, she can't say. She felt her face hitting up but she still couldn't look away.Carlos stepped out of the bath and walked up to her. She gulped as he approaches, their gazes locked together. Her heart beating loud
Last Updated : 2021-05-04Secret: A country romance SIXTEEN
Elaine opened her eyes at the sound of little murmurs, she was shocked to see Tom beside her and details of last night flashed in her mind. She gulped as she watched him sleep, he looks so handsome and not only that, his personality is amazing. He is caring, a good listener, loving, so why won't she fall for him? Why won't he claim her heart?Her fingertips traced his flawless face, so handsome. Her eyes trailed down his body, his broad chest, his biceps, his muscular torso, his strong and long legs. He strong arms she could depend on to catch her if she falls. Just why is he not hers? Why didn't he meet her first before anybody? She shook away the thoughts, no negative thinking. What they had last night was amazing and she can't wait for him to wake up and look at her with his midnight blue eyes, the eyes that seems to captivate her very soul. She knew he feels something for her with the way he handled her last night, she just have to wait for him to tell her so.What i
Last Updated : 2021-05-09Secret: A country romance SEVENTEEN
Elaine went back to the house when she was sure Tom won't be at home again. She went into the room and realized he fetched water like he does every morning and she felt a pang of guilt that he had to leave to do his heavy work on an empty stomach. But, it's for the best. The lesser she sees him, the better for her.She sluggishly prepared for the library and left when she was ready. She strolled down the streets with her head hung low. What could Thomas be thinking now? Does he remember his dream and knows now that he has a daughter? If he doesn't, then should she tell him? She heaved a deep sigh and continue with her walk."Hey Elaine, wait up" someone called and she turned to see her friends not friends running towards her. One was light haired and the other dark haired, they are the twins of Ian and Margret Foster, Acacia and Alicia "is it true?" The dark haired one asked when they caught up."Oh my God, he is so dreamy" giggled the light haired who is Alicia."Is wha
Last Updated : 2021-05-09Secret: A country romance EIGHTEEN
The day was Sunday, Tom will be back in the night but after taking the day he left and three extra days to think, she still doesn't want to meet him. Although she knows it will be unavoidable from now on, she still has to try. Maybe it's time to pay her mom a little visit.She groaned when she thought of what she was putting herself into by visiting her mom, but it's okay, she can live with it for a day or two, she can't say. She picked up her handbag and left the house. The long evening stroll was what she needed. It calmed her nerves and it reminded her of one of the reasons she loves Folktown. It's calmness at night and the chilling breeze, the flowery scents coming from the houses of those who owns a garden which always reminds her of her dream to have one but too bad, the soil at her place was not good for planting. She got to know that after trying five times but all her flowers and plants died before germinating.The night was still young and has a romantic vibe to it.
Last Updated : 2021-05-09Secret: A country romance NINETEEN
"Elaine, won't you be going to the library today?" Elaine heard her mom's voice coming from downstairs and she groaned. She had fallen asleep early in the morning and it felt like she had just closed her eyes before her mom's voice woke her up. She covered her ears with the pillow and tried to sleep more "Elaine Jackson, you need to be punctual with your work. Get your lazy ass off that bed now" Amelia didn't give up.A low groan left Elaine's lips once more as she opened her eyes, she knew her mom won't stop shouting until she sees her so she got out of bed and left her room. She grabbed the stairs handrails and glared at her mom who was standing at the foot of the stairs "I'm up, now what?""Won't you be opening the library today?"Elaine rolled her eyes and went back to her room. As much as she doesn't want to listen to her mom now, she knew she was right so she entered the bathroom and took a bath with the water there. She dressed up after the bath and it was when she r
Last Updated : 2021-05-09
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Secret: A country romance EPILOGUE
The wedding was a success. A week before the wedding, it was discovered that Elaine was pregnant. She was one month gone already. It all joined with the celebration for the Royal family.Carlos lived up to his promise, he provided transportation for all in Folk town who wanted to attend the wedding.Jasper on the other end swallowed his pride and attended, he had never been to a royal wedding before and he was not going to miss his only chance. Elaine and Carlos didn't even notice him or they pretended not to. There are things Carlos is way bigger than.After the wedding, Carlos gave Elaine her dream, a full grown garden with different types of flowers and a gardener to look after it for her. Elaine couldn't be happier and he never failed to gift her different types of wine almost every day. He didn't forget that she loves wine, but too bad she couldn’t take them because of her pregnancy so she just have a servant store them in the wine cellar for her, she will taste every
Secret: A country romance THIRTY SEVEN
The next day, the townspeople gathered as their prestigious guests prepared to leave but this time with Tom who has now been known as Carlos the prince and Elaine, who is his fiancée as well as Amelia, her mother who couldn't stop smiling, even though her cheeks burned her.Everyone somehow found out from Angel that the day itself, was Carlo's birthday and a joyful birthday song was sang for him by all. As they got ready to leave, everyone said goodbye but not without telling them to visit again.Because of the cars they used and the wheels being handled by professional drivers, they arrived in Countryside by nightfall where they passed the night in a hotel. Their journey continued the next day and in two days time, they were back to their humble home. Carlos's home!Elaine and Amelia were mesmerized at the sight that befell them. They had always thought the mayor's house was the biggest they can see but the house before them seems to correspond with the whole of Folk
Secret: A country romance THIRTY SIX
Tobias decided to suck up to the royal family and so he invited everyone to his home to be a better host to the king and queen and also to the prince who they had no idea was among them all these while and the young princess."You guys go ahead, I have a place to be first" Carlos said."Alright then, we will be waiting for you" William said as he turned with his wife to leave with the mayor and his family.Angel clung on to him and he knew no amount of what he said will make her follow their parents, so he let her be."Where are you going?" Elaine asked."To see Lucy and Ben."Sh made an 'oh' sound as he picked his sister up and they left.On getting to Ben's home, they saw Lucy sitting out in the verandah, she was surprised to see them and immediately stood up, "Tom, what happened? Hilary was here looking for you. He said the Mayor asked him to come call you and that there are people in the square who came with big cars and wants to see you" she explai
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Carlos picked up her hands in his, "I wanted to gain your forgiveness and after that I will," he stood up and pulled her up with him before going down on his knees whilst still holding her hands, their eyes locked, "tell you how much I really, really love you and how I can't live without you. I might be a prince already but I want to be your prince charming. To look you in the eyes and ask the one question I never thought I would ask a woman in my life. The ability to make you mine forever and to rule by my side as my queen. Elaine, I know this is not a better setting and I don't have one of the important things with me at the moment but they said it's what that it's in the heart that counts.To my people, a prince never kneels for a woman, talk more of a crowned prince" he licked his lips nervously, "but to me, you are worth more than a royal pride. I know you deserve to be asked this question in my palace with dignitaries, prestigious families and socialites surrendering us, bu
Secret: A country romance THIRTY FOUR
The Queen's words brought everyone around to a certain realization. It's true, Carlos will marry Elaine won't he?The unmarried ladies were brought to a certain jealousy, why is it that Elaine gets the best?The mayor's son have been after her and now she has a prince at her feet. Why does she have all the important men following her around?Carlos paid no mind to the eyes that followed him as he left. He knew Elaine won't go back home neither did she leave in the direction of the library. He remembered Carol's words of her love to go to the lake when sad and so, he went directly to the lake.When he got there, he saw her squatting with her gaze locked on the lake, he need no one to tell him that she wasn't really looking at the lake. He gently approached her so as not to startle her.He paused, watching her before heaving a deep sigh, "I know I will find you here" he saw her flinch and knew he has her attention now, "Elaine" he paused, "I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't
Secret: A country romance THIRTY THREE
Carlos looked at his father's chief advisor and nodded once at his greetings.No one could believe what they just heard, Prince Carlos?They thought his name is Tom?"A-a-are you saying he is your son?" Tobias asked shocked. First of all, he doesn't want to believe that the man he is looking at is the King of England. He had known two months ago that the Prince is missing but he never, never stop to think that the nobody Thomas in his town could be the missing Prince. Why is fate playing this joke on him?William looked at him and nodded, "yes, he is my son.""B-b-but his name is Thomas!""Apparently, it looks like he had lied to all of you about his identity and name" he looked around at the faces of the spectators "my son has never been the type to throw his identity around nor use it to order people around. Sometimes even though he thought I didn't know, he always wish he can go to a desolate town where he is unknown and live just like a nobody. I guess, he foun
Secret: A country romance THIRTY TWO
The Mayor don't know why but this man gives him the willies, "actually, there is a stranger here but his name is not Carlos.""What's his name?""Em, I think...""Thomas" Jasper filled in."Yes that's it" the Mayor nodded."Thomas who?""That's the thing, no one knows. You see, he arrived here in a very sorry state and had lost his memories. He doesn't remember anything but his name.""I see" the man nodded once, "how long has this Thomas been with you?""It should be five months now right?" Tobias looked at the sheriff."Yes, it's five months now" he nodded.The man offered a rare smile, "what a coincidence. My son Carlos has been missing for five months too."Everyone gasped, this is more than a coincidence right?Elaine has arrived at the venue then, Mary pulled her to herself immediately, "where is Tom?" She whispered."At farmer Ben's farm, why?""This people are looking for their son named Carlos, they think he is here. Have you seen a
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what's good for her. Elaine tried to explain things to her mother but Amelia didn't want to listen, then she dropped the statement to them, "I will never approve of your marriage should you want to get married because no daughter of mine will marry a complete nobody."She stormed out of the house then in a fit of anger. Well, let's just say Amelia was not the only one that thought like that. Almost the whole town did and the older ones blamed Tom for misleading their little Elaine. And they went back to seeing him as an outsider, a stranger amongst them.Elaine was affected by that but Tom wasn't. He doesn't have much long to stay there anywhere. Lucy and Ben supported their love and gave no shit about what the town says. Ben still goes everywhere with Tom and Lucy still sees him like her son. The two couples weren't at the birthday/engagement party and they were glad they weren't, if not, they feared what they might have said when Jasper was proposing.Carlos birthda
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At those four words, Elaine thought she has gone deaf, her eyes scanned the room to her mother's who was mouthing 'yes' to her and nodding and then to Jasper's mother, Mira, who was smiling and nodding to her. It wasn't long, everyone was chanting "say Yes Elaine" some "you are meant to be from the start" her eyes then met the ones she wants to see, a pair of midnight blue eyes, at that moment, a series of feelings flashed in them and then, the owner blinked and walked out of the room. No one noticed him leaving but she did because at that moment, a tear dropped from her eyes.She is hesitating to say no, she is hesitating to turn him down, Carlos told himself as he walked away. It was all his fault, he shouldn't have forced her to come to the party. No, not that, it was his fault because he has been lying to her, because he has been keeping his identity a secret. Everyone sees him as a stranger, as a nobody here and of course, they won't allow their daughter to be with him, afte
