Chapter 8

Our clothes had dried and the rain had stopped. My fever was also gone. Mason had to step outside so that I could change. Even though he had seen my whole body, it would be embarrassing changing fully naked in front of him. He put on his shirt, luckily he had torn at the edge where it could be tucked in.

After that we made our way back home. We travelled on the muddy grounds and the trees were still dripping wet as we proceeded towards the house. I could see the kids playing in the mud as the mothers yelled and the fathers smiled as they watched over their families. It brought a smile upon my face. I don't remember since when I have been longing for a family I could call my own. I looked at Mason who seemed to be in thought. I smiled as I continued to follow behind him.

We entered the house, seeing Rebecca dishing breakfast. She got too excited seeing us making our way to her.

"Hey are you both okay?" She asked with a guilt face on.

"I am sorry I shouldn't have sent you there. If only I knew it was going to rain that hard. I am truly sorry, I am sure it was quite difficult ..." She could not finish her sentence as I hugged her tightly.

"It's not your fault."

"Yeah mom it isn't and look we are both fine," Mason pointed out as he walked close to hug her as well. We joined in the meal. I was hungry and thirst that my tongue burn. When Rebecca put food in front I immediately started to dig in eager to go and have a nice nap. The food was delicious and it was even better eating it with everyone.

For a change, Marcy was there sitting with a guy her age. I could see there is a little chemistry between the two. The way she looked at him, love showing. I had never seen her like that. On the other hand the guy gave the I don't care about you vibe. I remember Mason giving me the same feeling. I wished he would open his eyes and see what he is losing out. Marcy is a kind and a beautiful lady and for her to be treated like that. It is sad. I am happy to have her back. It didn't take long to find my hand in Mason's as he ate. He was holding it gently and here and there caressing it slowly. I smiled and continued to dig in.

Marcy didn't even spare me a glance as she got up with the guy and left the room. Rebecca finished and joined the maids to clean the dishes. I wanted to help but the big guy refused and ordered me to go and sleep. I reluctantly bid my goodbyes. I made my way to my bedroom. It was nice to be home after everything I went through. The fever made me feel how it was to be bedridden for almost the whole day. I slumped myself on the comfy bed and looked up at the ceiling wondering if I would have met this family if I was still at school.

When I heard the door creak, I looked at it expecting to see Rebecca or one of the maids but I was shocked to see Mason as he smiled seeing my disappointment.

"Expecting someone else than me?" he asked with his corky smile on.

"Yah didn't expect you Mr. big guy to be the one," I answered sounding so let down. He smirked making his way to the bed. He cupped my cheeks as he brought his body with him and fell on the bed.

"Sorry little one what can I do to please you."

"Stop it I want to sleep you damn pevert."

"Pervert you can't say that to the guy who tended to you all night. And even touched your godly bod...."

I lightly smarked his face before he got any further. I didn't want to hear his comments on him seeing my body. It is already embarrassing enough to know he saw my body which I never shown to anybody even Emy. Oh Emy I miss her so much.

Where are you?

Why did you leave?

Why?

"Little one what's wrong?"

"Umm nothing."

"You have been spacing out a lot lately. Is there anything troubling you. I can help please just share it with me."

I felt like crying, he is becoming more and more nicer and confusing as well. I can't help but feel happy. But I am not ready to tell him yet. I can't stop to think of the 'what ifs'.

I am scared to trust him or anyone else. It is hard to realise I was more of a tool to everyone. It makes me think back to the day I lost my aunt and uncle. It is true I am an orphan but the two took me in when I was born. They raised me like I was their own. If not for that gruesome day, we would be still together.

"Look you are still doing it," he stated the obvious. I looked at him feeling so happy and sad at the same time. I felt wet tears falling down before he removed it with his fingers.

"What's wrong?"

He sounded so worried. He couldn't be doing any better and leaned in kissing me softly as if he was aiming to take my worries with him. The kiss got passionate that we both ended up laying on the bed. He kept hovering on top of me. I felt like something inside me is changing a little by little, somehow I knew it is because of him.

"Do you feel better?"

I nodded looking in his green eyes. They mirrored mine. I could see a variety of emotions as if they were about to burst out.

"Do you like my eyes that much little one."

Huh! I am surprised he asked that. Is that even a question. It's as if he is stating the obvious.

"How did you know? I don't like but I feel much more. It's a feeling that I can't seem to figure out but never mind."

"Really what about me?"

"Ahh I can't answer that."

He started pouting and he didn't see that I felt very satisfied seeing his cute and jealous side.

"You can't be feeling jealous of yourself. And look at you pouting you look cute!" I said cupping his cheek. He leaned in again capturing my lips as he slid his tongue inside and started to roam to all corners as usual. I could hear unordable sounds coming out of my mouth. What was he doing to me?

"Do I now?" He questioned leaning in again.

"Yes too cute." I said trying to tease him.

"Let me show you how cute I can get," He finished moving to the nap of my neck. He lingered most at my sweet spot. I started moaning out loud. He was making wonders to my body.

"Now do you see how cute l can be?" He asked looking in my eyes. I could not answer as he continued kissing at it. I could only nod.

"No little one say it with words."

"Y ...es." I tried as he cupped my fleshy chest. I bent a little as I called out his name.

"Mason.." I sounded like a cat purring.

"Louder little one. "

I could feel my lower region getting wetter and wetter. If we continued this would lead to something else. I summoned a lot of courage to push him away. He was reluctant at first but when I pleaded with one of my sorrowful tone, he eventually moved a little so that he could look in my eyes.

When his emerald eyes looked into mine, I felt a surge of emotions to get close again but I knew we couldn't do that. We both had a future waiting for us. Playing around like this will only hurt us in the future. He might end up with someone else but I doubt if I can. I am starting to feel so possessive of him. The funny thing is that we are nothing to each other. Even being a friend doesn't count. Maybe being acquaintances in kissing may justify our closeness lately.

I wonder if we would be together if we met under different circumstances. If I didn't see him with those girls. If he wasn't so rude. I would have known where my future is heading.

"Why are you pushing me away? Don't you like it?" He asked still staring at me obviously expecting an answer.

Like it?

Is he kidding, I felt like I was in cloud nine but when we stopped I felt reality hit me on the face as if I have been splashed with a bucket of freezing cold water. I had almost slept with him. I was almost labelled a slut. I realised I didn't care as long it was him.

Why am I having this strong urge to keep doing this? Am I so desperate for my own romance? Why is that it has to be him? These questions keep on poping one after another.

I remembered he had asked a question and at this moment he was still staring in my eyes. How awkward is this going to be. All this is because of those kisses he keeps leaving on my lips and neck.

"Ah, I need to go to see Rebecca now!" I announced escaping his hold.

What a poor excuse I couldn't find anything better. I leaped from one door to the next as I neared her room. I knew if he wanted to follow he would but I just needed this little time to calm myself down.