CLAIRE (SIX)

Raviel lifted my chin, forcing me to look at him. My eyes welled up as I gazed into his blue eyes, which were fixed on me with concern.

“I’m a normal girl. I know you must think I’m abnormal because I’m still a virgin, but I am normal.”

Raviel stared at me without blinking. I thought he would laugh at my silliness for suddenly crying and saying something so embarrassing. But instead of laughing or making fun of me, Raviel stared at me intensely.

“Do you think I’ll think you’re abnormal just because you’ve never had sex with anyone?”

I nodded slowly. I stepped back, and his palms slipped from my chin.

“Forget it. Just pretend you never heard anything from my lips.”

"Claire, wait. Listen to me.

He grabbed my wrist and stopped me. I took a deep breath, then looked up with a weak smile.

“It’s okay, it’s not your fault. I’m just a bit sensitive.”

“I didn’t mean to embarrass you or make you feel inferior because you’re still a virgin. Actually, it’s a good thing. You don’t sell yourself easily to hungry men like those bitches out there.”

“So, you don’t think I’m boring?”

“What? Of course not. I’m actually proud of you. Not many girls think the way you do these days.”

His palm gently caressed my cheek. Raviel had firm and warm palms. His skin wasn’t soft, but it wasn’t rough either. He was a hardworking man who actively worked outside the house, but I don’t think he’d ever done any rough work that would make his palms calloused. Huh, stupid me. Raviel was a CEO. He obviously had a lot of employees to order around.

“Don’t cry, okay? We’re here to have fun.”

Raviel was guarding me like a father who was overprotective of his daughter. He put his arm around my shoulder as we walked along the path to the beach. We crossed paths with hotel guests a few times. I felt his grip tighten on my shoulder whenever we passed a man, or a group of men, staring openly at me. I looked at Raviel, and I saw his jaw tighten a little. Why?

I flinched in surprise when Raviel suddenly slipped his fingers into my palm, then pulled me to walk to the edge of the beach. My mother would definitely be angry if she saw this.

“You know, this is like a Dad and Daughter Date.”

“Eh.”

Raviel’s words seemed to slap me. What were you thinking, Claire?! You just thought that Raviel was your lover, while he only thought of you as his stepdaughter!

“There’s an empty spot over there. Hurry up.”

“Perfect! We’re right under a giant palm tree, and it’s so cool.”

I squealed happily and tossed my small bag on the red carpet before jumping on it. Raviel laughed at my childishness, but I didn’t care. This vacation was perfect and fun. I didn’t even expect to spend time with my stepdad because my mom was jet-lagged. Lucky me!

Raviel sat next to me. Our shoulders touched. His bulging muscles brushed against my slender arm whenever he shifted to find a comfortable position. I felt that familiar, pleasant flutter in my stomach every time we made physical contact.

“I’m sure you dated a lot of women before my mother.”

“Hmm… Not too many because I’m very busy. Lie down on your stomach.”

“What?”

Raviel repeated his words and made a gesture with his chin.

“You’re going to sunbathe, right? Don’t waste your time and lie down. Did you bring sunscreen?”

Did Raviel just offer to apply sunscreen to my back? God! His palms would be slick with sunscreen, and he would spread it all over every inch of my tingling skin?! That was too much for me!

“Claire, come on, lie down. Did you bring sunscreen in your little bag?”

“Y-yes. You’re going to apply it to my back?”

“Not just your back, but your entire skin. Look, your skin is starting to turn red from sunburn. Hurry up and lie down.”

“B-but…”

“No need to be embarrassed. I’m your father, right?”

It's precisely because you're my stepdad that I can't let you apply sunscreen to my skin!

Raviel pushed my back to lie down on the carpet, while my heart was busy grumbling and cursing. He got a view of my entire back and butt. My eyes widened in surprise when he placed his palm on my butt cheek, then patted it lightly.

“Relax. You’re so tense, Claire.”

“I’m just not used to it.”

“You’ll get used to it. Enjoy it.”

Ughh... How could I not enjoy it? I almost drooled when I saw Raviel pouring sunscreen onto his palms. He threw me an erwwhh... look when I turned to him over my shoulder to see what he was doing. Raviel deliberately took his time rubbing the sunscreen between his palms. He made his palms look so slippery, moist, and ready for me.

"Ready?"

"Yeah, ready."

I unconsciously moaned softly as his slippery palms landed on my back. The feeling couldn't be described in words. So delicious. So comfortable. And so enjoyable.

Raviel spread the sunscreen all over my back. He made a very enjoyable circular motion on my lower bone, right above the hollow of my buttocks. I squirmed a few times because of this excessive pleasure. Raviel made my core start to throb brutally. I wanted him more than just applying sunscreen to my skin.

“I’ll put sunscreen on your back after this,” I murmured.

“Okay. But let me work on your skin first. You have such soft, supple skin, Claire.”

“Really? I didn’t know that.”

“You’ve been looking down on yourself too much.”

Ughh… Raviel’s slippery palms traced my ass and massaged them gently. His thumbs kneaded and traced circles over both cheeks. I bit my lip hard as his hand slid down to my inner thighs. He did it very carefully. He didn't leave even an inch of my skin unprotected by sunscreen. His fingertips occasionally brushed against my crotch as he worked the lotion into my inner thighs.

Ouch! How could I not fantasize dirty about my stepdad if he did that to me? His strong fingers massaged the length of my legs all the way down to my toes. I felt a tingling sensation and shivers running from head to toe. He could bring me to a climax with just the touch of his fingers.

“Where did you learn that?”

“Learned what?”

Raviel leaned toward me. I could feel the pressure of his thighs on mine. His warm breath fanned across the nape of my neck, sending another shiver that was hard to resist.

“The way you apply sunscreen. You do it so meticulously.”

“My instincts told me not to miss an inch. Do you like it?”

“Yeah. You make me so relaxed and sleepy.”

“Go to sleep.”

“Hmm… But I have to put sunscreen on your back after this.”

“I don’t mind waiting. Turn around.”

“Hmm?”

“I haven’t put sunscreen on your stomach and chest yet.”

Raviel bent down very low over me. His face blocked the sunlight that had been shining directly on me. My heart skipped a beat when our eyes met. I was speechless at his grin as he shook the bottle of sunscreen in front of my face.

“Just a little more, and you’ll have a beautiful tan.”

“I can apply the sunscreen myself.”

Raviel raised an eyebrow as I snatched the bottle from his hand.

“I don’t mind. You just need to lie still and enjoy the sun on your skin.”

“No, I’m fine. Thanks for helping me with my back. I’ll do it myself for my stomach and chest.”

“Claire, give me the sunscreen. I can help you.”

“Thank you for your kindness, but I…”

His phone rang. He snorted and grabbed his phone.

"Don't think we're done. I'll do it after I get off the phone."