06
Arthur?
“Blooming as ever, Miss Emily.” Miss Rina, my workmate, said.
I smiled at them and put my bag on my table. My dad just called for me in his office. I have to go there first, knowing his schedule, he'll be busy later.
I felt someone standing next to me while waiting for the elevator to open. I was shocked when I saw that Arthur was standing tall. I raised an eyebrow at him, but he just looked straight ahead. I just looked away and ignored it; although his presence is intimidating, this is nothing since I'm used to an intimidating aura.
When the elevator door opened, I entered first before him. I immediately hit the right button on the right floor and quietly stood on the side. I can see his broad back, but I try not to look at it so much because I'll know he'll notice.
I was surprised when the elevator finally closed, and he started kissing me. My eyes widened, but soon I was drowning in his deep kisses. I feel like my dress will tear because of his touch. Although the dress is coming up, and I think her dress is wrinkled because of the way I'm holding it. I just lost it when his tongue entered my mouth. How can this be so good?
When the elevator rang, we immediately got away from each other. Both breathless and fixing ourselves.
"What the?" I sigh in relief when it's Nathan who enters. I just raised an eyebrow at him while fixing my hair.
“What the hell, dude? Here?” I heard him whisper to Arthur.
When I got to the correct floor, I left them there unattended. I don't think I can face him after that steamy kiss, but I stop mid-step. I meet them and look Arthur right in the eye.
“Who is it meant for, Arthur? Because if it isn’t for me. I think this should stop. ” I might be slutty, but I don’t settle for less. I left after leaving that statement, or was it a question?
As I walked into Dad’s office, I couldn’t help but regret what I said. What the hell, Emily? I thought you would do anything to make him yours? It’s already impossible then you even told him that! God! I want to scream in frustration, but of course, I can’t do that here, and what do I expect that those words meant to me? It was a one-night stand, for Pete’s sake, then I love you immediately. Of course, it’s impossible! Just stupid!
"Dad." I greet dad.
"Good thing you're here, sit." I sat down. “Your mom misses you; you haven't visited the house since you moved in. She’s inviting you to come to our house and have dinner together. ” Dad said while still doing something on his computer.
“Sorry, dad, I was busy, but I promise to come later. I didn’t bring my ca,r though.”
"Our driver will pick you up." I nodded and left after he said that.
I finished my work early today, so I first went home to the condo. Good thing our driver is already here because I'm too lazy to walk.
I took a bath and changed. Of course, I chose a conservative dress to wear. It's a light pink and below-the-knee dress, just like Mom wants me to dress.
I also went to buy a wine that dad wanted. They already have it in our home, but I don't want to go here empty-handed.
"Mom!" I hugged my mom when I stepped out of the car. It's already dark, but she's waiting for me. God! I miss her.
"I miss you, honey! You should visit from time to time; our house is silent without you here."
I will if I'm not busy, mo,m and I miss you too. I’m a little busy at work and trying to be independent."
"I can't believe you're growing up." I laughed at her remark and hugged her tight.
Soon we entered. Dad's waiting for us.
"They" re here! "I frowned when I saw Dad with someone at the table. When I realized who it was, I was shocked.
I thought it was a family dinner? Why is he here? Not that I'm
Complaining, but he can't see me with my parents! Only my friends know how I'm different from my parents.
"Dad!" my eyes were still manly when Dad met me.
"I hope you don't mind; I invited Engineer Arthur; remember him." Oh hell, you'll be shocked if you know.
"Yeah, I guess." I tried to sound uninterested.
"Oh well, let's eat?"
I get restless while we eat; Arthur and Dad are talking about business, mom and I are just listening to them, and Arthur and I are beside each other.
Sometimes his arms touch me, so I look at him.
"How's work, dear?" I looked at dad in shock.
"It's fine; my workmates are good to me."
"That's good; I thought you'd have difficulty interacting." I winced at what Dad said.
"She's an introvert and a shy girl." Dad suddenly said to Arthur.
"Oh? I can see that." He looked at me foolishly.
I wish I could disappear right at this moment! I feel so humiliated!
"Bear with her; I don't know if she even knew other people besides her friends."
"Dad!" I frowned.
"Sorry ho, ney, just stating some facts."
"I have other friends, Ma'am Tessa, and Ma'am Rina from work is a friend of mine."
"They're your colleagues, not friends," Dad said.
I just stared at Arthur and looked at mommy for help.
"That's enough teasing for your daughter." I celebrated when mom reprimanded Dad.
I even gave him a funny face that irritates him more. Dad and I just like bickering each other, and I always get the final laugh because Mom always backs me up.
I heard Arthur laugh, which made me stop making faces; when I looked at him, he just raised an eyebrow at me.
The dinner was made in no time, and I had to go home; Mom wanted me to stay, but I had work tomorrow and couldn't afford to be late. I also didn't bring any clothes.
Arthur and I went out of the house together, our driver would drive me home, but I was urged to ask Arthur to take me home.
I feel exposed, but I've been told more in front of him, so I guess it's OK? I don't know.
"You're very different in front of your parents."
"Why does that matter?"
"I just find it interesting." he shrugged his shoulders.
"You finding me interesting is new and interesting."
He looked away and couldn’t answer. It's true, he doesn't have an interest in me, and suddenly he's amazed and even kissed me earlier.
I know I said he should stop if I love you doesn't mean anything and is not for me, but he has this aura that keeps me wanting him.
"What do you like more? Me that you know or me in the face of my parents?" I can't help but ask.
"That depends." his eyes are darker, just like that night.
"Do you want to be my fuck body?" I smile evilly.
"Emily!" his eyes widen.
"That was the first time you said my name, but I'm serious. Deal or Deal?"
"You're a kid."
"Is that really what you think of me, Arthur?" I said seductively while I ran my hands through his body.
"Emily, stop; your parents will see us." He sounded nervous, but my parents won't see us. This part of the house has no window where they can see.
"Then answer m,e Arthur." I hold his tie and pull it towards my face. I started kissing his lips and his ear.
"Emily, stop," he whispered with heavy breathing, not even bothering to move.
He can stop me if he wants, he's strong-- Stronger than me, but he chooses not to. I guess that's a yes?
While kissing him, I was taken aback when he let go. I was about to conclude that it was a no, but he threw his body at mine. He started to kiss my lips to my neck, making me moan, but his big hands covered his mouth, afraid my parents might hear us.
My hands wander around his body wantin,g to get rid of his clothes. He's the last person I had sex with, even though I tried to find someone who could make me feel like she did. I failed.
And now that I'm kissing him in our parking lot feels excellent! I want him inside me.
We forget what we were talking about and are lost in what we are doing.
I jupe we'll leave her, or better do it in his car, cause I can't take it anymore.
"Arthur." I moaned when his hand almost touchtouchedearls.
"Shh," he whispered.
"Let's get out of here," I said. Still panting, we entered his car, and he drove somewhere.
I kept biting my lips while he was driving. I'm looking over the window.
I kept biting my lips while he was driving. I'm looking over the wind, ow, and we're both silents.
I thought we were going to the nearest hotel, but he stopped his car when we left our village.
I smile at him. I didn't know he likes this kind of stuff. I haven't tried doing it beside the road, but I'll do it for him.
I was about to sit on his lap, but he stopped me from doing so. I got confused, but the look on his face told me he regretted what happened earlier.
"What's wrong?" I nervously asked.
"No."
"Huh? What do you mean?" My forehead frowned because I didn’t know what he meant.
"The answer to your question Emily."
My smile faded when I realized what he meant. I tried to act like it was nothing, but I kept failing.
We just made out in our house, and this is what I get after that? I'm not some kind of charity, always available when he needs someone to kiss. I'm more than that. I don't take this kind of shit from any man. My parents treated me like a princess, but I got treated like garbage? Nope.
"I understand. I'll get off." I didn't even try to hide my disappointed face. I don't care what he thinks.
"I'll take you home; it's dark here."
"I can take care of myself."
I got out of his car without hesitation.
He got out of the car, but I didn't care; I was focused on getting a ride to hear what he kept saying.
When a taxi pulled up in front of me, I boarded immediately, leaving him there.
MY TEARS BEGAN TO FALL before I could even shut down my mind. I kept wiping it away, but it just wouldn't stop.
I don't even know why I'm crying. I'm a strong independent woman, and now I'm crying over a guy?
I always say that my life shouldn't center on a guy, and I ate all those words the moment I met him.
I hate crying the most because I know I have feelings for him.
I don't even know him! I only know his name, work, work, and nothing more.
I've never cried because of a guy, and I have never had a relationship. I have this mindset that I want my first boyfriend to be my husband, and I would find a man who will love and respect me like how my dad loves my mom.
For a second, I thought Arthur would be that man I will marwouldnd who will have my child, but I guess that's all in my imagination. I thought he felt the same, but I was wrong. I felt betrayed, and I hated how he used me.
When I arrived at my condo, I immediately ran and went inside my room. I cried there like my eyes would pop out without even bothering to wash and change my clothes.
07 AgreementI’m better off without him. That’s what I keep repeating in my head. After what happen last night I want to make him feel like he’s not worth of my time even though I hate the fact that he backed out last minute.“Your Dad called and he wants you ASAP in the conference room.” Miss Rina said. I sigh and put my things on my table.I don’t know why dad keeps calling me when I’m working. He knows I’m busy but he keeps on doing it again and again and I seriously need to talk to him in that matter.“Dad! Good morning.” My eyes widen when I saw some of the board members and Arthur. I cough and smile to them as I sit beside dad. Well, that’s embarrassing.I pouted and notice that someone on dad’s side is looking at me and smirking. I raised my brows to him but he only smile being friendly with me. I look away and focus on the meeting instead, but caught Arthur looking at me. Huh! Now he’s looking at me after what happen last night?The meeting ended with me so lost why am I nee
08 It begins Now TW: Sex (R18) Days had passed and I still don’t know what I’m doing. Arthur and I haven’t seen each other because the next day when the agreement happen he didn’t show up at work and I had to ask Nathan where he is. He then said. “You didn’t know? He flew out of the country last minute to avoid you.” That made me want to smack him. “Joke, he’s there because of a conference. He’ll be back in a week.” And that is today, he’ll come home today and I don’t know what I would do or how would I react. I just know that we have many things to tackle about this agreement because when we made this deal it wasn’t clear because my emotions were pouring and I wasn’t thinking straight. Today is lunch break and I was thinking of heading to my OB for a check up and to get some pills. This would be an essential because I don’t want to get pregnant in a young age especially if the father is married to someone else. That would be fucked up and my parents are surely gonna kill me. “H
09 Almost The days has been light after making the agreement with Arthur. I know I cried and almost regret in agreeing with that but I’m happy and I’m enjoying my time with him although I know it wouldn’t last long. We’ve been following our rules and to stay professional at work and he hasn’t been visiting me in my department and I also don’t ask him question that relates with the past because I hate it when he lost his mood and it’s too much to handle when he gets angry, and I don’t want that to happen. My co-workers has been curious what is my relationship with Arthur but I would answer them that we know each other through my father and he’s the best employee and his department so my father is really proud of him. I also haven’t seen Nathan in a while after what happen in Arthur’s condo but I don’t know what to do if I’ll see him after what happen so this is better. “Dad?” “Hey.” He hugged me and nodded to the employees that greeted him. “Why are you here?” I asked. “I want
10Abroad I ran as fast as I could when I saw what time it was. I pouted when I saw Nathan and Arthur so early in the airport, looking irritated at me as I walked toward them.Arthur didn’t say anything as I arrived, but Nathan gave me a deadly loo; II rolled my eyes at him and stood next to Arthur. He didn’t even look at me nor greet me. I pouted; he’s partly why I’m late today; maybe that’s why he didn’t scold me as he should.I look at Arthur as we walk towards our plane; I suddenly want to hold his arms, but I stop myself; he might be irritated even though I badly want to do it.We took a business class seat, and I’m seated beside Arthur. Nathan gave us a warning look because he’s just in the corner, but I gave him a teasing look that made him roll his eyes; he’s sassy for a guy; I can’t help but chuckle.“What are you laughing at?” Arthur asked.“Nathan is funny,” I said that made him look at me dangerously.“What?’ I nervously asked.“Don’t say that.” He said.We were silent th
11BoyfriendI wouldn't say I like this. The more this happens, the more I keep rethinking my decision. We shouldn’t do this; we have to go by the rules. Fuck and leave.And here I am again, watching him peacefully sleeping in my bed. He’s the most precious person to me when I watch him sleep; he’s so peaceful and not like he’s angry.I cough and try to shake all of my thoughts. My parents called last night while we were in the middle of our sex, and I love my parents, but I hated that they called me at a perfect time.They miss me and want to visit me here in my condo to see how I’m doing, and Arthur knows that, but I don’t know what got to him and why he slept here.I sigh, it’s still early anyway, and mom and dad are going at lunch. I’m beginning to clean my living room and kitchen and do my laundry because it has been sitting there for days.Arthur woke up while I was in the middle of my cleaning, and he looked amazed that I knew how to clean. He left long after because I forced h
12Rough “What are you doing here?” I’m at work and I was shock to see Elijah, I thought he was leaving so imagine my shock to see him here.“Visiting you.” As usual, my coworkers are intrigued by who comes in to visit me at work.“I thought you’re going back to America?” I walk him towards the pantry.“Yeah, but my flight was pushed as I have more business here than I thought.” He smile that made me crease my forehead. What does he mean by that? And why is he looking at me like that? “Don’t look at me like that.” he laughs.How can I not? I clearly told him yesterday about my affair with Arthur and he’s here and apparently he has business here that made me think is about me.I sure hope he won’t get in the way of my relationship with Arthur and of course I hope we wouldn’t get exposed because I will kill Elijah if he has anything to do with it. If his plan is to expose us he better watch out because I won’t let that happen.“By the way, your father told me earlier to hurry, we have
13Camping “Why are you here?” I look around and not letting him in. “What if your wife sees you?”He doesn’t answer and enter on my condo. “Stop calling that woman my wife.” He said and went to my kitchen to drink water.I don’t want to stick my nose where it doesn’t belong but I can’t help but be curious of why he’s here. She back, his wife is back so he shouldn’t be here.“She’s back to town?” I gulp as I asked that because I don’t really want to hear the answer to that.“No.” I’m not hallucinating right? “She’s just visiting.” I sigh, that means we’re still safe and the agreement continue.“Wait.” I bit my lips I don’t want to ask this but I have too for clarification. “When do we end this agreement?” I said.His eyebrows creased. “What do you mean? Do you want to stop this.”I pouted and shook my head. “I’m just asking to clarify somethings.”“We stop when one of us wants to get out.” He said and I nodded.Makes sense but this is a good thing right? He doesn’t want to get out of
14Team building“I don’t know what happen between you and Elijah but he’s gone now. He left and said he’s sorry. I don’t know the reason but I’m sure you have a good reason and I won’t ask for more.”Dad called me early in the morning in his office. I thought I’ll get scolded for leaving and for misbehaving in front of our guest but I’m glad he didn’t because I don’t know what I would say.“Thanks for understanding dad. I really don’t want to talk about it.” I said truthfully while looking down.I heard dad sigh and the next thing I know he hugged me. “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that you would be uncomfortable in that dinner. It won’t happen again I promise.” He whispered and kiss my hair.“Thanks dad.”I hugged him tight. I miss this feeling, being dad’s baby.“I don’t know if this is the perfect time to say this.” Dad broke the hug and looks at me seriously. “As your boss I should be the one to deliver the message.” He said.“Dad you’re making me nervous.” I said.Dad smirked. “Yo