PRIVACY
I slowly nodded at him. I’m ready to hear whatever explanation he’s going to give.
” Thank you, Emily. Let’s sit down.” he smiled and motioned his hands towards the bed. I sat next to him staying silent.
” Those two who kidnapped you are my friends. Dylan and Jacob. I know Patrick would do anything to harm you so he could make me angry. That’s why my friends have been watching you since you stepped your foot on the store. I called you many times to tell you not to leave the house. Indeed, you avoided my call.”
” I’m sorry, Ryder. I wasn’t in a good mood to talk,” I said, regretting the moment.
” I know, sweetheart. I’m not blaming you. I told my friends to act as Patrick’s friend and kidnap you here instead of his place. They almost did their work but failed by harming you. I should have come for your rescue.” he frowned and kept his hands on my cheek. That’s where his friend slammed me so hard.
” What’s done is done, Ryder. I’m not worried about that. I’m happy that I’m safe with you. But one thing is bothering me. Why did Patrick want to harm me? Why does he think kidnapping me would help to get his revenge on you? What’s really between you two is going on? Why do you both have vengeance on each other? ” I filled him with more questions in a minute. He stammered to answer my question.
After hesitation, he opened this mouth, ” Because I like you, Emily. I never cared about anyone. I won’t really have a normal conversation with any girls no matter how much they tried. I have sex with them. Nothing more. Nothing less. But somethings seems different when it comes to you. When Patrick noticed, he wants to break this feeling before it grows.”
My heart skipped a beat when Ryder said everything looking into my eyes. I can see the truth in his eyes. I don’t know what to say. Can I say I like him too?
” If you want to know about my vengeance with Patrick, I will say it. But I don’t think this is the right time. I never shared it with anyone. I need more time, Emily. He took someone’s life who was close to me a long time ago. I can’t even think about that.” Ryder said as he started to control his tears. I don’t think Ryder will cry. He’s close to tears.
” I’m really sorry, Ryder. You don’t need to say it now. You can take all the time you need.” I tried to reassure him. He stopped having eye contact with me to hide this hidden misery. I stared at him, waiting for him to change the conversation. But he didn’t utter a word. I think he needs some alone time.
” Do you want to have some time alone? I will leave this room.” I insisted, standing up from the bed. The next moment, he’s hand grabbed my hand from taking a further step.
“Being alone is the last thing I wanted now,” he muttered and pulled me on his lap without a warning.
” I… I thought you need some time alone,” I muttered, getting nervous under his touch. His handsome face is so close to mine. Our lips are only a few inches away.
” Why the hell I want to be alone when you are here?” he grinned and kissed me. His one hand is on my wrist and others pushing my hair away from my face.
When we broke apart after a deep kiss, I remembered something. Pearl.
” I need to call Pearl,” I told him. But he doesn’t give a care about it.
” I don’t know who’s Pearl? You are my Pearl, diamond and all other gemstones,” Ryder said, making me blush and make made me forget about all other things. He kissed me hungrily and I lost in the world. I don’t want this moment to end.
” Today I want something more,” he said, pulling my lips under his teeth. What does he mean my more? Before I could respond, he layed me on the bed slowly.
” I watched you many times without a shirt. So, how about you return the favour, Emily?” Ryder said waiting for my response. He doesn’t do anything unless I accept whatever he’s saying.
” Only my top is allowed to be removed,” I murmured.
” That’s enough for today,” he smiled to himself, removing my top. I’m only laying on the bed with my innerwear. It makes me feel nervous. Everything I never imagined happens to me after I stepped in Edgewood High.
” You are so beautiful. I’m pitying all the guys who never took a step to approach you,” he said and started kissing my neck.
” They don’t talk because I’m a nerd,” I said in between moans. I must be reacting more as something like this never happened in my life.
” You don’t need to call yourself a nerd, sweetheart. They are unlucky. They don’t know about your beautiful soul and body.” Ryder replied, tracing his hands down my body slowly. It tickles and gives me more shiver.
” How about to talk your shirt off?” the words left my mouth before I could stop it.
” Sure, if that’s what you want.” he laughed and tossed his shirt on the floor within a minute. I explored his muscular arms and his tattoos. All I ever did was watching this body. Now, I get to touch it. My hands slowly moved towards his body to touch the Pheonix tattoo and the wolf tattoo on his arms.
” Do you like it?” he asked. In response, I said something I should have told some minutes ago.
” I like you more than your tattoos.”
” I like you more than you like me. I won’t let that asshole to kidnap you again. The problem may have started with me but I will always keep you safe.” Ryder replied with so much assurance in his voice. He kissed me again. Our almost naked body touched each other again. He’s kissed trailed down on my lips to my neck and gets below it. I didn’t stop. He caressed my one breast and then there’s a knocking sound on the door.
” Urgh… those annoying idiots,” Ryder complained and got up to take my top and his shirt from the floor.
” Wear it, sweetheart. I will open the door when you are dressed.” he softly said.