LOGINMELANIE
I paused.
My name, spoken in that tone, steady and deliberate, stopped me before I could take another step. I turned back slowly, my fingers curling slightly at my sides.
“Yes?”
“Stay for a moment.”
Something in his expression made my chest tighten.
Careful.
Measured.
It made my guard rise instin
MELANIEThe feel of his lips on mine.I let out a silent moan, as I grabbed onto the back of his head.His cologne filled my nostrils as I pressed my lips harder on his.“Mhmm…” he moaned into my mouth.His hand cupped my chin as he tilted my face forward.Fuck.He tasted like caffeine, and the sweet feel of desire.The heat in the room rose as his hands moved through my tingling skin. His tongue took over my mouth.I could feel his fingers gently sliding my top upwards.His palms cupped my left boob.My legs slightly spread.I wanted him. I wanted him now.
RAFAELIn the brightly lit room, I watched the portrait of my daughter hanging on the wall. Her bright smile creased the lines with her eyes. My beautiful daughter in her favorite pink dress at eight years old.I dropped the laptop from my thighs, and placed it on the bed. Some day, she would leave.The thought hung on my chest lightly. How did parents manage to survive the absence of their children?Right at that moment, I heard a knock on the door. My eyes immediately diverted towards the door.“Melanie?” I immediately called out?Silence followed…Who else could it be?Immediately, I jumped off the bed, heading towards the door.Half way, my feet pause
MELANIEClamping my fingers shut, I hitched my breath, in an attempt to ease the tension in my chest. Fuck. Why did I still have clear memories of his body? The way his skin glowed in that room, and his brooding gaze as he focused on the paper.Allison picked up a pair of boots, and I watched as she placed them on. The party was to begin at eleven pm, and it was five minutes to the time.“I’ll be back home by 4:30 or 5 ish in the morning. Could you leave the room door unlocked?” She asked,“Sure,” I answered, walking into the restroom.The door opened behind me, and her neck poked into the room, “I still don’t get why you don’t want to go to the club this evening.”I pulled down my shorts and sat on the toilet. “I don
MELANIE“His gifts are not bad,” Allison said as she ran her hands through the jewelry.“The bracelet is similar to something you own.” I added,“Yes. I have a green van clef, and you own a black one. This is good.” She said, handing the box over, “but it doesn’t mean he is absolutely scott free. He could do better.”My eyes flew to the flowers. It was the most I had ever received from any man, or anyone at all.“Flowers and jewelry are not enough for him to gain your attention right back.”“So, I shouldn’t accept the dinner invitation?”“Oh, you will. Not just today.”“Why?” I asked, trailing be
MELANIESeeing Rafael in a rumpled shirt wasn’t on my bingo card. I got off the chair, and slowly walked behind him.I could feel the tuning in my ear as Allison trailed us. What if he had decided against helping me? Did he think I was incompetent? Or did my mother reach out? She had a knack for ruining things she hadn’t orchestrated…I touched the tip of my fingers, as I forced my arms to the side.I felt his eyes take a sweep over my frame. His gaze fell when he met my face. “Melanie,”“Yes, sir?” My voice croaked. I could feel my heart thrumming on my chest. For some reason, I believed I could feel the blood rushing through my ears.He took an unreasonably long pause. Was he considering his words? Was he rethinking his
RAFAELMy shoes were tossed on the other end of the room. As I walked towards them, I couldn’t help but notice her slim frame on the bed. The sheets covered up to her lower waist, but her well toned back was bare for me to see. Her golden curls on my covered a certain part of her upper back.I quickly buttoned my shirt.Maybe I could leave before she got up from her sleep. I had been successful a few times.As I picked up my tie, stashing it in my pocket, I heard her groan.Fuck.I picked up my coat, and headed towards the shoes.“Rafael,” she groaned out my name. “Where are you headed?” Her question caused me to pause.I watched my chance at peacefully leaving fly out the window. “My home.” I answered,“It’s just six am. I’m sure you can wait a few hours,” she urged.“No, I truly can’t. I have some work to attend to.”Why didn’t I get up earlier?“You have a laptop here, remember? You can simple login and just work from here.”Why did I even let myself end up in bed with her again?







