Chapter 4

Clara

“I thought you wanted to put up a show”

“You are moving your hands down to my butt and that isn't part of the contract”

“It wasn't there either”

“Remind me to add it up”

Rowan walked me down to the free sun lounger adjacent to Celeb and Elena whose gaze was still on us.

I have never gotten this much attention ever.

We sat down in silence and it felt so awkward rolling my eyes as Elena began to apply sunscreen on Celeb back.

His chin lifted up as he enjoyed every moment, their eyes still on us like she was purposely doing it to make me jealous.

“Why don't we give them back the same energy?” Rowan whispered into my ears, making me shift on my pants.

I haven't been this close to a guy before, the thought of it ran a cold chill down my back.

“I got more muscles than him” I made no move.

“Come on, you don't have to be scared,” Rowan paused.

“Don't tell you haven't tried this on a guy before or is your novel all about fantasy”

I rather die than answer those questions. If I don't do anything then I would die of jealousy seeing Elena have all the fun with Celeb.

“Fine”

Rowan relaxed his back while I got the sunscreen sitting on his lower legs making sure I wasn't close to his core. I didn't have any intention to feel what it is like or how long it feels just sitting on top of it.

I took some screen and began to rub on Rowan's chest, occasionally glancing at Elena whose face was masked in disgust while for Celeb he was burning with anger.

The show is about to begin.

Elena changed position to the same position. Now on top of Celeb as she kept on applying the sunscreen on Celeb.

I love how my hand worked down Rowan muscles, first time being close and I enjoyed every moment especially the look on their faces.

I tried to get some sunscreen out but it fell on Rowan's lower stomach almost close to the edge of his shorts.

I cursed, taking my hand down there. I gently messaged.

“I thought you said no sex. You're already going deeper down expected”

My cheek was red at the thought of that and I quickly raised my hand.

“I'm…sorry” I stammered.

“It's my turn down”

Rowan  stood up and allowed me to lie down raising one of my legs to his upper chest, he gently messaged my leg with the sun screen and I…

I… melted to his touch.

Damn! It feels so good.

Just before he got started, Celeb 's voice brought me out of my thoughts.

“Really. What do you think you're doing to my step sister”

Now he wants to act like a jerk. Aka protective asshole.

“Teaching you how to work your step brother up” I rolled my eyes.

In just a few seconds, Rowan pushed Elena out from under him to the floor. Elena screamed her gaze burning me with hatred.

“What do you think you're doing Rowan?”

“What does it look like? Protecting my girlfriend’s skin from the harshness of the sun. You will do that for Elena right?”

Celeb ignored his question.

“Clara we have to talk” I ignored him.

“Rowan can you move further”

“At your service my queen”

I smiled inwardly as Rowan continued to work on my skin with the sunscreen while Celeb foamed with anger.

“Clara can we have a word” with his tone changing I knew he was dead serious. I stood to my feet. Celeb tried to drag me away.

“Clara”

“We are just going to talk, I promise not to break any rules”

Rowan felt a little bit relaxed while Celeb walked me down a distance and began yelling.

“What do you think you're doing Clara?”

What does it look like, making you jealous of course but I never said that rather I lifted my shoulder framing ignorant of what he is talking about.

“He isn't good enough for you. I know this hockey player, they are just going to use you and dumb you and I don't want that for my step sister”

Like he cared.

“Are you saying I'm not worthy to date him? The only people worthy are just Elena”

“I never said that Clara”

“But that's what it means. Stay out of my private life whoever I date doesn't concern you” I pushed him before walking out already foaming with anger.

“What did he say to you?” Rowan asked.

“Nothing. Let leave”

“Leave but we just got here”

“Why don't we swim?” he tried to remove my scarf but I stabbed his hand off. I was worried he was going to see my stretch marks.

“I don't want to”

“Why?” I looked away, ignoring him.

“Whatever suits you. You can leave if you want” Rowan walked out already mad at my attitude.

“Rowan I can't swim” I called him back but he was already half way gone.

I sighed already hating it coming for the beach party before Elena showed up to my face.

The devil.

“I never thought you could put up such an act. I thought you were so little naive virgin” I rolled my eyes ignoring her folding my hand across my breast.

“Why don't you show everyone the banging body you got there” she quickly dragged my sarong and I was left with just my pink swimming pants.

“What do you think you're doing?”

“This is a beach party and you already came for attention. You wanted it so badly”

Elena dragged my scarf and  the stretch mark on my shoulder was exposed.

“Umh… What is that? Old hanky wrinkles. You will never have a banging body just as mine”

I looked away as everyone began to laugh. Since Rowan exposed Elena's desperation to have him so dearly it has been a competition for her.

“I'm just going to tell Celeb how desperate a bully you are” I tried to walk away but Elena dragged me back.

“He won't believe you”

“He is my step brother”

“It doesn't matter, he believes in me more than you and if you think I'm wrong then let's see who Celeb is going to save first. Who is more important to him”

“No, I can't swim” but it was already too late, Elena had already dragged me with her down the pool.