The man kept staring and Olivia stared back. It was a game between them. A game of who would speak or move first. Olivia studied him. She estimated him to be about five feet eleven inches tall. Brutal scars were etched strategically across his face. As though whoever had chosen to beat him up had been deliberate about it. From his rough exterior, he looked like a man with a mind of his own, who carried his stories. They were, it would seem, a source of strength and laurels of bravery. Even his biceps and muscles had strength etched on them. His eyes were a different story altogether with so much intrigue and mystery. Like the type of person you would not mind telling your life story to, but you would walk away from the conversation feeling as though you learned nothing at all from your listener. He was not a handsome man with interesting features but he could not be classified as ugly either. Something about him screamed allure, danger, and adventure all rolled in one. He looked li
The smugness had not left his eyes. Olivia was sure there was something audacious about Asher and she had decided it was his lack of fear and intense innate fearlessness that made him want to embrace danger. "What are you doing here?" she asked. "Waiting for you," he responded. She moved towards the door as she spoke. "Well, I'm sorry but I have to go," Asher blocked the door and shook his head. "No, you don't," She made to move again and he blocked her. "Relax, I just want to talk." "You have your friends to talk to," she countered. Asher smiled and she noticed how the smile transformed his features, even unveiling a disguised handsomeness. "They get kind of boring," he said. "But something tells me you would be an interesting conversationalist." Olivia cocked her head to one side. "What gives you that impression?" "Well, Ryan said he's had interesting convos with you since he met you," "Ryan is practically a literary critic," Olivia rolled her eyes. "It's hard to look at
Olivia pushed against him, in half-hearted resistance. It was futile anyway because Titan was as strong as an oak. He barely staggered back. Instead, he drew her closer, running his hands over her back, and chest, and caressing her hair. His fingers roamed through her bare skin until they found her buttons. He unhooked them slowly and fingered her nipples. She found herself moaning. He moved from kissing her lips to her neck and she found herself closing her eyes, relishing the sensations, and clutching the back of his head. Then she realized that here she was again, hopelessly giving into the touch of Titan Black. She pushed him off her and bolted for the door. Puzzled by the abrupt change, Titan did not immediately react. Instead, he amused himself a bit by watching her fumble in vain for the locks. They were complicated, and only he understood them.After about a minute when he realized she was not going to give up, he grabbed her roughly from the door. "Let me go!""Shut the h
To her surprise, he simply walked into the room and headed for his bathroom. She heard him washing his face. Did he just pretend not to see her? He came out of the bathroom and began to strip off his clothes. Olivia watched him. First, he took off his shirt to reveal well-toned abs muscles, and biceps. Then he proceeded to remove his trousers and she was suddenly taken back in time to a glimpse of David Beckham she had once seen on television. It was the first time she had seen a man with criss crossed muscular thighs. Titan was evidently the second. Out of the blue, he spoke without looking at her."Staring or gawking like that is considered bad manners,"Olivia's cheeks were suddenly flushed from blushing. She looked away not knowing what to feel. Only Titan Black could make love to her the way he did and then treat her like a complete stranger the following morning."Don't you have anything to do other than sitting here and watching me take off my clothes? It's noon you know,""T
Titan did not take his eyes off her. With her side-parted blow-dried hair and the dark blue gown that gorgeously contrasted her skin tone, she looked beautiful. Her appearance reinforced Titan's decision. She was not going anywhere. He watched her smile radially at Ryan and graciously accept the compliment."Thanks, Ryan, it's good to see you," She directed her gaze at Asher. "And you too, Asher,""Ryan is right, you're a sight for sore eyes,"She smiled and tossed her hair over her shoulders. The smile vanished when she locked gazes with Titan."So?" Olivia asked."So what?" Titan responded gruffly."I can go out with Maya, right?""I believe you're not deaf or stupid," Titan snapped.Maya shook her head and sighed. Olivia's eyes flashed with rage, while Ryan and Asher tried to intervene."Come on man,""Just let her go…""Shut up before I lose my patience."Maya darted an apologetic glance at Olivia. "I'm sorry but you'll have to stay back,"Olivia was suddenly annoyed that she stat
Sexual tension sparked in the air. Titan drew her closer and shut the door. His hazel grey eyes locked on her soulful ones and the silence was tense. Then he leaned in to kiss her and she kissed him back with equal wanting. Titan grabbed her legs and pushed her back against the wall. The intense make-out session lasted for at least ten minutes. When it was over, the complex diametrically opposite feelings that always plagued her returned. She knew she didn't love Titan and he did not love her. They never got along on anything. All they had between them was intense heat and chemistry and it irked her. That she could dislike everything he stood for but be uncontrollable whenever he touched her."What's wrong?" Titan asked from behind her. He had sensed her withdrawal immediately. "I…nothing," She readjusted her dress and turned to look at him but his eyes had turned cold again. It was easy to see that regret was emanating from her. The mood change puzzled her. In the last fifteen mi
Olivia had a happy dream. She had a hard time waking up to face reality because she wanted to keep savoring the sweetness of her alternate world. Finally, when her eyes fluttered open, she was reminded once again that she was in Titan's room. And from the look of things, he had not come back to sleep last night. She sighed as she stood up and stretched. After freshening up, she went downstairs for breakfast. Only Maya was there."Olivia!"Olivia smiled. "Well, you look refreshed, I can see you had an entertaining night,""Sit down, sit down," Maya said, fussing. "I've got so much to tell you,"Olivia sat down and buttered a toast with a smile. "Look at all that excitement,""We went to a park, then a karaoke, movie night, and capped it all at a club!""Bet you were strutting your stuff on the dance floor," Olivia teased.Maya nodded and laughed. "Yup! All the guys were hitting on me! So many girls were green with envy!""I can imagine," Olivia said with a smile. "I'm glad you got to
Titan looked up as the door opened. He watched his sister walk in, before looking down on his files again. "You should be asleep," he said. "So should you," she responded. Titan shrugged, his eyes fixed on the paperwork. "I've got stuff to do," Maya rolled her eyes. "Like what? Please Titan we both know they are not important enough to keep you awake all night." Titan did not respond. He simply kept typing away on his laptop. Maya sat on the couch and narrowed her eyes at him. "Tell me something, are you avoiding her?" "Avoiding who?" he asked without looking up. "Olivia of course, I know you asked, no, ordered that she should be moved to your bedroom." "I had my justifications and at the top is the fact that I don't trust her to stay on her own and not run away." Maya leaned back. "Is that really why you asked her to vacate her chambers? Or is there more?" He raised his head to glare at his sister but Maya stared right back at him. Titan looked away and back at his laptop.