The Royal Contract

She believed he might have taken her workload if her presumptions were correct. When she called work to inform Brenda of her situation, she told her that Zach had already updated them. Then, she had nothing to worry about in her job.

“Just rest and concentrate on getting better.” Those were her boss’s exact words.

But, of course, she could not help but worry. She needed her job to support her and her child. She did not want to depend on the child support Edison was receiving. She wished to have independent financial freedom from that man as soon as possible.

Suddenly, the thought of him coming after her and her child went through her mind, but she quickly buried them. She did not need to worry about that good-for-nothing man now.

Then, she heard the door of the bathroom open. And the man of her dreams suddenly came to view. When she woke up again a few minutes ago, he was already out of bed and in the shower.

“Hey, you’re up. That is great.” He greeted her when he glanced at her. “Why don’t you take a shower while I cook us breakfast?” He suggested as he wiped his hair dry with a towel.

She would not mind not eating breakfast if she could continue to watch him like this. She was already full just by looking at his incredible physique. It was literally and undeniably mouthwatering.

But all good things must come to an end.

.....

“You should go home.” She said as she sat on the bed, looking at the man who stood by her bathroom door, looking so fresh after his bath.

She could not control her eyes from feasting on his delectable body in his jeans without a shirt. She believed she might attack him if he kept displaying his broad chest and flat abs like that. Therefore it was better if he just left.

“Are you throwing me out of your house?” Zach jokingly said as he strode toward her, sitting by the edge of her bed.

A little closer and she could effortlessly touch her hands against his skin. She could not stop imagining how it would feel to trace those lines that formed his abdominal muscles.

She could not figure out how men could have time to work on their physical build after a busy schedule at work and their social lifestyle. She doubted that those were natural, but it was all too real.

“Of course not. It is just that I am feeling so much better. There is no need for you to watch me anymore.” Ria felt she had already abused his kindness for taking much of his time since she got sick.

He no longer had to stay to care for her or her son, which she was expecting to come home soon. But she was thankful for his presence. It would have been hard for her if he was not around to help.

“And I am sure you are already exhausted and missing your bed.” She said, but somehow, she felt like she was lying.

A part of her did not want him to leave. Truthfully, she wanted him to stay for as long as possible. In a way, watching him sleep beside her made her hope that he might be her forever.

“Yes, I miss my bed, but I don’t think I will miss it more than I will miss you.” Then, he leaned forward, holding both sides of her arms and pulling her toward him.

Then, his face gradually descended until there was just a fraction of space between her lips and his. His eyes seemed to search hers, looking for what. She had no idea.

“Can I kiss you?” He finally asked as the air they breathed mingled between them.

She could feel her body slowly burning up, not from a fever but from his touch that sapped all her inhibitions, his eyes that seemed to suck her into his world, his lips that were ready to devour her, and the way his voice seemed to tickle her senses.

“Hmmm!” She could not even say yes as her voice lodged inside her throat.

All she could do was slightly nod, avoiding bumping her forehead against his. But she believed her eyes told him all he wanted to hear as he lowered his head, eliminating the tiny space between their lips.

Then, she felt her body falling back to the linens as he moved on top of her. His lips continued to savor her lips, finally demanding entry to every crevice in her mouth, exploring just like his hands as they roamed around her body.

“I don’t think I will be satisfied with a kiss this time.” He huskily said in her ears as his lips and tongue created a hot trailing fire along the stretch of her neck.

She understood what he was trying to say to her. But did she have the willpower to stop him? Did she want him to stop in the first place? She doubted because all her body and mind were screaming was for him to go on.

“Stop me now if you don’t want this.” He gradually pushed his body away, but she could see in his eyes the immense control he was exerting to hold himself back from her.

“What if I don’t want you to stop?” She asked, feeling bolder this time as her hands extended to his cheeks, pulling him back to her. “I want you so much.”

She did not know where her bravery came from as she looked directly into his eyes. She could see the hesitation in his eyes, but she erased his doubt when she pulled him for a passionate kiss, more intense than the last one.

This time, she took the lead, shoving away all her inhibitions and indecisiveness. She was tired of being afraid of what the future would bring. She had to face the now and worry about what would happen later.

She wanted him.

Then she would have him.

“Then, I won’t stop because I always wanted you.” He expressed in a breathy whisper as his hands started working on her sleeping gown.

Honestly, she was slightly embarrassed with what she wore last night, but she never had sexy lingeries in her closet. So, she settled on her cotton sleeping gown that she usually used.

Besides, she did not know she would sleep with him on the same bed. Or end up making out like this. But it seemed that it did not matter as he pulled it out of her body and threw it on the floor.

Now, she only had her cotton panties on. Who knew that she would need sexy underwear? Not her. She never thought she would end up in a relationship or almost naked before him.

“Hey, are you alright?” He suddenly stopped, pulling up on his elbows to look at her. “Is there a problem? Do you want me to stop?” He asked worriedly. “I don’t mind waiting if you change your mind and are not ready.”

She suddenly laughed because that was the last thing on her mind. “I am sorry.” She realized she probably zoned out when worrying about her underwear. “No, no, no.” She repeated. “I want you to continue.”

“Then, what is the problem?” His worry turned into curiosity as his eyes searched her face. “Come on. You can be honest with me.” Looking at her with those playful smiles that could melt a heart made of stone.

“I know, I can. I trust you.” She said. “But don’t laugh, ok.” Her forehead creased, frowning, telling him she was serious. “Promise me.”

“I promise.” He even crossed his heart. “What is it?”

“I was worried I would turn you off...” She paused for a few seconds. “...with my underwear.” She added in an almost inaudible whisper.

Then, he laughed.

She almost pulled away, feeling humiliated by his reaction. But he quickly stopped her, drawing her back to him. “Hey. I am sorry. I am not laughing at you. Only at the situation.” He explained as he enveloped her into his body.

But she tried to wiggle her body away from his embrace, pulling slightly away. “Still, you promise not to laugh.” She playfully hit him in the chest, but instead of getting mad, she realized she liked touching him.

She felt the sensation of his warmth against the coldness of her palms. In a way, she was also nervous. She had never been with a man for a long time. Honestly, she had been with only one man before. And it was not a great experience.

She was not saying that sex with Ryan was terrible, but she guessed she did not know if it was great either since she was inexperienced. Ryan was her first and her last.

But kissing and making out with Zach was incredible. She believed sex with him was something she looked forward to very much. However, she was also afraid that her inexperience might cause problems, just like her damn white cotton panties.

“Only because you are so adorable. Besides...” He suddenly looked down at the bottom part of her body. Then, she felt his fingers touch the side of her remaining undergarment, pulling the garter, then mildly snapping it back. “I like this. You are incredibly sexy in it.”