I NOTICED Hannah glancing at me. So, I withdrew the glass he was holding.
“I’m not yet drunk. One more shot and I’ll go home.” I drank the glass of wine straight away and stood up at the same time but I was so dizzy that I was able to hold his arm and stand up to support me.
“I’m fine, thank you.”
I broke his arm and smiled at those in front who looked up at the two of us.
“Thank you, guys, I’ll go first.” I turned to Hannah who stared at me intently.
“Happy Birthday!”
I noticed that she didn’t respond. Zach and Skye are nodded at me. As well as the group of Lara and Peter.
“I’ll take her home.” Jeff said and starting to stand up in his chair.
“Don’t bother. I can take care of her.” Rex stood up quickly as did Hannah.
“I’m coming, maybe you can’t drive properly because you’re drunk.” Hannah presented too.
I felt Rexon’s palm drop on the shovel on my wrist. And my hearts beating like it was going to explode any moment now.
“No, she just stay here for tonight.”
The jaws of those in front of us almost dropped because of what he said. I first noticed Skye clearing his throat and Zach followed with a shake.
I bit my lower lip. I get it! They were angry at what I had done to Rexon. But I probably wouldn’t have that problem if they thought I traded Rexon for Nicholas.
“No, not anymore. My flight is still early tomorrow morning,” I said slower and weaker.
“You can reschedule your flight by tomorrow afternoon.” He looked down at me. His pale eyes seemed to tell me I agreed to what he wanted.
His lips moved and I watched how he swallowed hard while staring hard at me.
I shook my head, due to the intense dizziness I suddenly went back to sitting.
“Why don’t we give her a rest? So you don’t have to take her, or put her to sleep here?” Hannah insist.
Because of what Hannah said Rexon stood up and without warning he grabbed my waist.
“Wait … what are you.. doing?” I stuttering.
“Ssshh, stay with me tonight,” he whispered huskily.
I haven’t been able to fight back yet because I feel like he’s pulling me down. Spontaneously my arms wrapped around him. His scent is making me damn so dizzy and stone. His scent that I like the most, his heavy breath and his touch. How I wish this is not a dream.
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My head is spinning. I tried to open my eyes but I couldn’t because of my dizziness. It’s like I just want to sleep because of the softness and fragrance of the bed I’m lying on.
“Cherry…”
I heard someone’s utter my name in a sweet melancholic voice.
“Hhmm…” My lips answered.
My hand moved to caress the pillow next to me. But the soft pillow I expected seemed to be a hard and wide thing.
I slowly open my eyes. It was dark inside my room. It’s also pretty cold all around and the only thing that warms me is the hard and masculine body right beside me.
I got up quickly but also immediately fell on the soft bed.
“Where am I?” My breathing hitched. I think the alcohol I drank last night was too strong for me.
“You’re with me, in my room… Alone.” The husky deep voice and the heat came from whoever might be is damn making my body heated more.
I felt his gentle caress on my cheek and lips. I slowly open my mouth to speak but those fingers are already teasing my plump lips.
“Hmmm…” That was the only sound that came out of me.
He continue his work. His fingers are slowly tracing down my neck through my collar bone down to my chest.
I swallowed as I accepted the sensation he brought me. Damn! Am I still dreaming? But why It feels so good?
“Cherry…” The voice said softly.
That’s where I open my eyes again. My vision was blurred because of the dizziness but that was not enough for me not to recognize the man lying on his side right next to me.
My heart almost jumped in shock. My eyes open widely, heart in my throat. I struggled to get up even though I had almost fallen to the floor.
“What am I doing here?” I walked closer to the door and slowly turned it open.
To my surprise, the light in the living room was also off. There are no more drinks at the dining table and no more Jeff’s company and Larabelle’s group.
“Oh shit!” I shook my head in pain and leaned against the door and closed my eyes firmly.
“Stay here in bed, you haven’t yet enough sleep, sweetheart.” I raised my head at the baritone of his voice.
After my blurry vision clears, I immediately recognized Rexon. I was exposed to his naked upper body. The reflection of crescent moon is glorifying his Greek God body. I swallowed hard right where I stand. The tremble of my lips and the weigh of my knees are killing me.
“I-I have to go…” I turned my back on him but I jumped from standing when I quickly felt him behind me.
His hand slowly pushing the door close. His breath is already at my nape and his chest teasing my back.
“You can’t just leave me here without a word, sweetheart.” His voice is dulcet.
He even came close enough to shuddered my knees because of his teasingly hot breath.
“You’re not leaving until you tell me the truth of why you’re here.” Rex, whispered right to my ear.
I closed my eyes to calm my brain and calm my heart. But the more I wanted to think clear, the more my head is spinning. His scent… It bites my nose, as well as the smell of alcohol mixing with the air.
“Please, I need to leave.” I bravely grabbed the door handle to open it but his left hand touched me. Squeezing my hand a little and caressing it firmly.
“If you’re worried about your flight tomorrow, then, I’ll send you to Europe using my private plane.”
I gasped heavily. I shut my eyes firmly again before slowly releasing the door handle.
“All right if that’s what you want, let’s talk.” Hoping my voice came out strong. I turned to face him and looked up at him.
I expected him to move away from me but he still gave way for him to put both of his hands behind the close door. His head tilted a bit while his chiseled body scorching mine.
“Then tell me why are you here?”
I swallowed as he met the dark but twinkling of my eyes at me. His jaw continues to draw on my cheek due to the tension.
“I-I came here, just to say goodbye… I did’y knew that youbwere celebrating Hannah’s birthday here,” I whisper breathless.
“Damn it! Stop lying Cherry!”
He slammed the door with his right palm and that smirked lifted to his lips as he looked more vicious and ruthless at the same time.
I spit down my throat again and bit my lip. He knows why I’m here, but why is it hard for me to admit that to him?
“Just fucking tell me the truth, sweetheart. I won’t accept any of your excuses!”
“I am sorry!” Damn. I shuddered at what I said.
I heard him chuckled a bit, and wait for me to continue.
“I-I was so fool to believe that there is something between you and Hannah. But …” I swallowed the lamp in my throat. I don’t want to swallow my pride anymore but I have no choice.
“The way she looked at you and how she openly show her affection towards you … That’s making me so damn jealous!” I confessed.
I look up him again. It remained staring at me, as his dark brown eyes stared at me at question.
“I’m jealous, I can’t get over you yet, Rex. I’m… I’m afraid, you might fall for her and forget everything about me, about us!” My voice almost break.