Sarah's POV
" Wait!! Don't overreact. Let me think... Exactly what do you want me to do? Go and tell him that it was me and not you whom he saw that day?" I asked her.
" No!! That is too direct... It is a matter that needs to be handled very subtly. You don't have to tell him all that, he should understand it on his own, and then if he asks you if it was you, you can accept it. " She replied.
" And how may I know, he would understand on his own?? Do I have to wear a placard saying, 'Oh, it was me, you saw kissing another man and then flirted with you? " I asked.
" Stop being sarcastic. Be normal if you want to help. " She said as if I was the one seeking help from her.
" Wow!! So I can't even react and show my frustration?? " I asked, my tone full of sarcasm.
" Please, bear with me, I would not have asked you for this favor if anyone else could have helped me, only you have the same face as me and can help me in this matter. I just want that in case, Chris chooses to tell everything to Nate, I will deny that it was not me he saw, maybe it was you, and you have to accept in front of Nate, Chris, and his family that it was you indeed. That's all..." She said as if it was nothing.
" That's all?? Really?? " I asked with a smile. But she knew I was annoyed as hell.
" Oh, come on? It is not a big deal, as it is you don't have anyone in your life so how does it matter as you would not have to explain to him. And it doesn't matter what Chris thinks about you. " She said.
" What about my reputation?? Everyone knows me, I am like this, a simple girl, I have a reputation and it means a lot to me. Why should I prove otherwise? " I retorted.
" Reputation?? They all think you are a nerd, a boring girl. Only Nate's mom appreciates your this old-fashioned way of living. For god's sake, you are only twenty-three, so behave like one. But let me tell you that your 'goody two shoes' image makes you highly unpopular with young men. No one wants a boring girl like you to be his girlfriend or wife. You need to change." She said.
" Please, I don't need your expert advice on my dressing sense or character. " I said bitterly.
" See, all you have to do is to dress in a sexy outfit and flirt with him if he approaches you. " She sounded as if it was a piece of cake. I was very apprehensive about it as I have never had any friends who were boys.
" If he is so experienced, he may find out within a few minutes that I don't have any experience regarding this. " I argued.
" All men are alike, he won't. Because he would not look beyond your dress and sexy body. Men are like that. " She said.
" We should not underestimate him, don't forget that he is an artist, and he must be having a keen observation. Do you really think he would believe me that he saw me that night instead of you? "
" I don't care what he thinks all I care is about Nate I should have something to back my story. " She said.
" I agree that Chris doesn't know me but Nate does, do you think Nate would ever believe that I did that? "
" Are you trying to find some kind of lame excuse to get out of the situation, if you don't want to do it say directly. Of course, your boring prim and the proper image is more important to you than my future and my whole life. " She was about to use her emotional blackmail card.
" Stop playing this emotional card with me, I want to help you..." I said before she could start her drama.
" Thank you so much, you are a sweetheart. I knew you will do it. I love you. " She said hugging me tightly and showering kisses on my face before I could convince her that we both can talk to Nate and tell him everything.
I was dreading doing something so outrageous for a girl like me.
"Thank you, bye, get ready by seven, we have to go to Nate's place for the party. I will get one of my dresses for you. "
" But your dresses are too... "
" Don't say another word. Your dresses are too boring and old-fashioned. No arguments, you are going to wear the dress which I choose for you. " She said.
" You?? Who doesn't even know what to wear for your engagement? How could you wear that obnoxious dress on such an occasion?" I said.
" Excuse me! That dress was designed by a very famous fashion designer."
" Ok, fine!! I will not get into that useless discussion but don't give me such a dress or I will not wear it. " I said.
" You can't back out now. I am so relieved that Chris can't do anything now. If he says anything to Nate, I will convince him that it was you. I love you. Bye. " She said and went out.
**
It was evening and I came back from my work studio with our aunt, Sophie, who has been staying after her husband dies a few years ago. She was working with me in my office.
As I walked into the room, Sanya greeted me holding the dress bag in her hand, a big smile on her face.
" Why are you so late, did you forget that we have to go to that party? Or have you changed your mind, and was avoiding going to that party with me? " She asked.
" Oh, please don't overreact, I will be ready in just 5 minutes. Give me ten minutes to breathe. " I said throwing myself on the bed.
" No!! You will need at least 30 minutes to look like me. " She raised an eyebrow.
" I already look like you. " I replied. But she ignored it and gave a dress bag to me.
" What is this? "
" I told you, I will get the dress for you," she said, holding up the bag.
I took one look at the bag and felt my stomach drop and had a sinking feeling that this was not going to be good.
"I will not wear your dress," I said trying to keep my voice neutral.
"It's a perfect dress for you to wear to the party tonight. You're going to look so hot!" she replied, practically bouncing up and down with excitement.
She pulled the dress out of the bag, and I couldn't help but notice how short, tight, and revealing it was.
The fabric was a deep shade of red, and it looked like it was made to show off every curve of the body.
The low-cut neckline left only very little to the imagination. It was definitely a dress that was meant to be seductive and alluring, and I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable just looking at it.
Sarah's POVI took a deep breath and turned to Sanya, trying to keep my voice even. "I appreciate that you want me to look... good at the party, but I can't wear this," I said. "It's just too revealing, and I don't feel comfortable in something like this."Sanya frowned and crossed her arms, clearly annoyed. "What are you talking about? It's a beautiful dress, and it will look amazing on you," she insisted. "You're being ridiculous."I pressed my head, feeling that my frustration was mounting. "I'm not being ridiculous," I replied a bit sharply, "This dress is too short and too tight to be called a decent dress. I don't want to wear something that's meant to invite and seduce a man. That's just not who I am." I said firmly."But, I need you to help me out here, if you don't wear this dress, Chris would never believe it was you as it is not your nature to flirt with anyone. So if you wear something like that, you might still convince him even if you can't flirt with him. Please... My f
Sarah's POVAs I was so self-conscious, I was trying to read the expressions of other people and was surprised that I had never collected so many admiring male glances in half an hour and shockingly did not get so many disapproving female ones.Maybe I was not looking that bad but I still didn't intend to wear such a dress in my life again." Don't make faces as if you have sacrificed yourself for me you are looking absolutely gorgeous and don't tell me you have not realized how many men are looking at you. Enjoy their admiring glances. " She said." Then why are you dressed like me in that demure, simple, and elegant dress?? I know what are you up to... Dressed as if you are a plain and simple girl next door and I am some kind of half-crazy, brainless bimbo or some scarlet woman" I said." What are you saying? Don't exaggerate so much! I don't like to wear such boring clothes but I am just following the instructions of Nate's Mom. She chose this boring dress for me. " She replied."
Sarah's POV" Good evening, Chris," Nate said looking over my shoulder.Shit!!My back was towards him and though I knew, I had to turn and greet him I felt very nervous. I turned around to see a man walking along the terrace towards us he had a tall athletic frame, good bone structure, and a shock of dark hair, extremely good features, but he looked very arrogant." I would like to introduce you to Sanya's sister Sarah... " Nate said. And Sarah, this is my first cousin, Chris, Christopher Banks." Nate said.His eyes were not dark brown and kind like Nate's but a light pale color that seemed to reflect the light masking his expression. He was taller than Nate by a few inches and much broader, somehow suggesting to me that beneath his expensive Armani suit, his body was packed with powerful muscles.Though I had never experienced the slightest curiosity or arousal at the thought of a nude male body, suddenly I was wondering helplessly how would he look without a shirt.I stiffened with
Sarah's POV" I think, I am accepting the none-too-subtle invitation, that was given. " He said with a smirk." Invitation?? What invitation? How dare you say and do such a dreadful thing? " I demand an explanation." Dreadful? Really? Now you are playing innocent all of a sudden?? Trying to be a simple girl, getting hard to get? " He said." What rubbish!! It seems you are one of those men who think that they are god's greatest gift to women and they can't say no to you, and even if someone manages to say no, it means yes only. According to such men, she is just trying to be hard to get." I said gritting my teeth as I could not create a scene here with so many people around. Though when I looked around I saw almost no one on the terrace." Is it?? Don't you know that if a woman wears a dress like this with sheer, silk stockings like this, she is doing it to gain attention from men and wants to be looked at and touched? " He said and somehow I became furious all of a sudden.I was fur
Sarah's POV" Still sulking, hiding here?? " Chris asked." Sulking? Hiding? Why would I do that?? " I replied." Great!! Since you are fine, let's get to know each other as we are going to be related now. "" Some other time perhaps, as I have some important work. " I said and turned to go away but he caught my wrist just like my stupid fantasy earlier. His strong, tanned fingers curled around my pale and delicate wrist." No, we need to talk right away." He said and pulled me back." Leave my hand immediately!! "" What if I don't? " He hardened his grip on my hand." What is your problem? Don't you understand simple English?? Or do you get special pleasure in forcing yourself on women?? " I asked clenching my jaw." Do you find pleasure in exciting men and when they respond to your not-so-subtle invitation, you say that they misjudged you? Do you get a thrill from hurting men?? " He asked.I didn't know about me getting a thrill from hurting men but I wanted to rip this man apart,
Sarah's POV" As I already told you, I was planning to tell everything to Nate and his family. I would have broken their relationship and got their wedding canceled as I knew that they would not accept a girl with that kind of character in their family. I would not let a chit of a girl, take advantage of my sweet cousin. " He said looking into my eyes and I was sure that he would do that without a second thought.I stood there, stunned by his audacity and the ultimatum he had just given me. The weight of his words pressed against my chest, threatening to suffocate me. This man, whom I didn't even know, held the power to shatter my sister's relationship, destroy her happiness, and tarnish our family's reputation. It was a heavy burden to bear.As I gathered my thoughts and tried to compose myself, I looked into his eyes. They were filled with a mixture of anger, suspicion, and a touch of something else that I couldn't quite decipher. The silence hung between us, thick with tension and
Sarah's POV" It was me, why else do you think, I am getting nervous and behaving weirdly to see you here? I had no idea that you were Nate's cousin, or I would never have flirted with you drunk or not. I didn't know you, as you must have come very late for the engagement while I was too busy helping my parents with the arrangements. " I retorted." So you have no problem in flirting with me if I was not Nate's cousin?? Can you explain that? " He threw another question at me." I don't know how to explain it... It is easier to talk to a stranger than someone related to you, I guess. Now please excuse me. I need to talk to my mom. " I excused myself before he could say anything.I was getting suffocated there and was feeling very hot all of a sudden. So I rushed to the garden.**********As I sat in the garden, seeking solace from the chaos of the party, a sudden shift in weather brought a cool breeze that sent a shiver down my spine. Despite the chill, I resisted the urge to retreat t
Sarah's POVHe was kissing me, but not roughly or forcefully as I had expected him to do in such a situation, but in a sweet subtle way, as if the touch of our lips was a delicate dance, a graceful interplay of tenderness and passion.I had read somewhere that the beauty of the kiss lay not in its force or aggression, but in its gentleness and subtlety.At that moment, as our lips met, a symphony of emotions unfolded.The kiss was imbued with a profound sense of connection and intimacy. It began with a soft brush, a caress that sent a shiver down my spine. The pressure of his mouth moving against mine was so caressive, so knowing, yet so persuasive, that l I simply didn't have any defense against it.My mind didn't want this intimacy, but my body was reacting differently, and I was worried that he was also aware of how much my body was reacting to him.I tried to stop myself but was unable as my body was not following my mind's command and was giving him the response he demanded. He m
Sarah POV It was a Sunday noon and Chris was in the pool with Nate and Sanya, while I prepared their favorite snacks. I don't know why but I was not feeling good from within. I was getting dizzy, so didn't want to go to the pool. " Sarah, come to the pool! The chef will make the dishes. " Chris called from the pool. " Let me prepare our favorite snacks. " I said as I didn't want them to get worried about me. They were enjoying themselves so much. " Come into the pool before I lose my patience, I swear, I will pull you into the water. " He threatened. " But I want to make them." I insisted. " Chris, go and get her. " Nate said. " Good Idea!! That's like my brother. " He came to me, picked me up, and started going to the pool. " Chris!! Chris no!! Put me down. I was enjoying cooking. " I said. " Come with me, Nate is with Sanya, I am feeling lonely. " He said I blushed the way he was saying it. " C
Chapter 86Chris's POVShe was still feeling so shy after we had made love so many times. Her shyness made me go crazy as she was always shy before I started making love to her, but within ten minutes she would change into someone who was craving everything I offered and learned it with enthusiasm.I love her..." So, now that our morning ritual is completed, tell me, how would you like to start your day?" I asked." Perhaps a walking tour around Sydney’s biggest landmarks should be first." She said and I nodded.We marveled at the iconic Sydney Opera House, took a cruise around the gorgeous harbor, explored the convict-meets-contemporary charm of The Rocks precinct, and strolled through the Royal Botanical Gardens.I booked the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk in advance for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and surrounding area. She was getting very excited but scared as well.She was holding my arm so hard. So I caught her hand in mine, strongly and told her to relax. She relaxed
Chapter 85Sarah's POVIt was morning we had a refreshing bath in the huge jacuzzi and after that, he got out of the bathtub giving me a full view of his naked body, which was like that of Adonis, my face blushed as this one was mine. He wrapped a towel around my waist and pulled me out of the tub, patted me dry with a large white fluffy towel, and pulled me in his arms again." Chris!! Not again please... "" Not again?? But we have not even started it yet. " He said." We were making love almost till the dawn now not again. " I said." Oh, c'mon love, we are on our honeymoon, making love is more important than having a meal. So we must get down to our morning dose of lovemaking. "" Chris... "" Say yes!! "" No!! "" Say yes, love!! I need my morning sex. Say yes!! "" Say yes for what?? "" To whatever I say! "" No!! "" Then we are not going out of this room. " He said with a teasing smile." I hate you. " I said." I will make you eat your words. " He replied." Say yes, Pleeea
Sarah's POVI was totally mesmerized by the world underwater, it was a beautiful experience. Something I would never forget. I got so excited that I kissed him hard." Wow!! Did you like it so much?? " He asked." No!! I loved it. "" I think you won't mind trying an extra special experience?" He said." What are you talking about? "" Wait and watch... " He said with a naughty smile.He booked something from his phone, caught my hand, and took me with him.I saw a board that said, 'Reef sleep'." What is this place like? " I asked." It is Australia’s only underwater accommodation, we can sleep with the fish or can try the glamping-style Reef beds on deck for the first glimpse of sunrise over the water. " He said and my eyes were about to come out of my face and my jaw dropped. We both enjoyed ourselves like children. We clicked lots of pictures to show everyone.Then we proceeded to theWhite Haven Beach. We took a boat to an earthly paradise where the sand was almost cent percent p
Chapter 83Sarah's POVWe both came to our room and all of a sudden Chris started smiling. What was going on in his mind?" Why are you smiling like a Cheshire cat?? " I asked." Well, aren't you forgetting something, baby? " he asked looking at me with love and desire in his eyes." What is that? Please remind me of it. " I said." Would love to... I have been waiting to do that since we got married. " He said with a very naughty smile.I swear I got excited just looking at that naughty and killer smile." What is it and why did you wait for this long?? " I asked." Oh, love... I was waiting for the right time to come. It is the right time because here you can scream my name at the top of your voice, while I make passionate love to you. I would not be worried that someone might hear you. Here no one would bother even if you scream my name out of pleasure and I am going to love it. I swear I am going to make you crazy with desire. " He said." And exactly how are you planning to do th
Chris’s POVIts location was hard to beat, and the menu captured the fresh, delicious flavors of the tropics. We were recommended the tasting menu as a perfect way to indulge. And Sarah just loved every minute of it.We both were tired after the long but amazing walk so decided to go back to our hotel.Where I prepared a bath for us lighting candles and adding aromatic bath soaps with essential oils and rose petals." What are you doing now?? "" Preparing for our bath. " I said looking at her reaction." Our bath? "" Yes, ours... I think we should be relaxing after our tiring day. " I said." Relaxing?? You must be mad..." She said as If I had grown two heads." Why? " I asked her." How can we be relaxed lying naked in a bath with each other?? No, I am too tired for this. " She shook her head.She said that she was too tired for all this and just wanted to sleep but I persuaded her by saying that we were just taking a refreshing bath.Nothing else..." I know you very well, Chris!
Sarah's POVWe were sitting on the plane but still, I could not believe we were going to Australia for our honeymoon." I hate you... " I said to him when he placed his arm around me while we were flying to our honeymoon destination." Is it? Why? "" You didn't even let me meet my family, Aunt Sophie, and Joseph, I had to meet them. " I said." They were also going on their honeymoon, we should not disturb them. Now please don't be angry, so that we could enjoy our trip." He said." They were going on honeymoon, you never talked to me before going on honeymoon. I didn't even know about it. Why did you make a sudden plan? "" I didn't want anyone to take your time, Nate and Sanaya were disturbing us there because they had to cut short their honeymoon. So I had to take you away from all of them. C'mon love, we just got married. We need to go on a honeymoon too. "" What about the reservation in hotels? "" Done, ma'am!! Why do you think I was busy with my phone all the time after your
We were lost in each other. All the inhibitions I had were gone and then one thing led to another and I went with the flow enjoying his slow seduction.He made very sweet and slow love to me and I was glad he did that. It was such a beautiful feeling to be loved like this. I almost cried feeling his love for me.******It was one of the most beautiful mornings of my life. I looked at my husband sleeping like a child and holding me as if I was his favourite toy which he would never like to part with.We had a blissful night, I kissed his cheek and he opened his eyes and gave me a lazy but naughty smile." Good morning, love. " He said in a husky voice." Good morning !" I said shyly." So how is my bride feeling today? " He asked. I just smiled shyly." Don't tell me, you have gone shy on me again? "" No!! "" Prove it. "" How??" I laughed." Kiss me! " He said and I kissed him." Wow!! Now that is called a good morning. " He grinned." I hope the night was also good... "" Of course
Sarah's POV" I Do!! " I said" I now pronounce you as husband and wife. " The priest said and a tear of happiness rolled down.He wiped it away lightly and kissed me as we heard the priest saying again, " You may kiss your bride now. "He placed his lips on mine claimed my lower lip between his lips and kissed me. It was a toe-curling kiss.We heard some whistles and clapping." Get a room!! " Sanya yelled." Chris, we know it's your wedding but please wait for some time and enjoy the party with us. Hey, by the way, why did you decide to get married like this, if I am not wrong, you didn't ever want to get married in this lifetime. " Nate teased us." My sister changed him," Sanya replied to Chris. But he was busy kissing me." Chris!! Enough! Stop it! I want to dance with my new daughter and get to know her more." His dad teased us. Finally Chris broke the kiss but kept looking at me.His dad asked me if I would dance with him.and I nodded with a smile." Welcome to the family, swee