Chapter One

Raphaella was over the moon to be at Starlight Resort, she never thought that she would ever be this free without any bodyguards or someone monitoring her movements, twenty-four hours on the clock. It was so exciting to be here alone with her best friend"Betty" having the time of her life.

She and Betty were at the bar in the resort, sitting at their reserved table drinking a bottle of Ciroc and taking pictures on their phones, watching sweaty people dance on the dance floor. Raphaella was so hyped up and was having fun drinking and chatting with Betty.

“Raphaella, a dude has been staring at you for a long time now,” Betty informed, grinning.

Raphaella raised an eyebrow confused, then towards the direction Betty kept glancing, and her breath got stuck in her throat. The man was so dangerously handsome and beautiful at the same time,

Raphaella wondered how that was possible, his ginger curly red hair was sparkling, and she couldn't tell if it was due to the disco lights or a natural glow.

The man was built like a basketball player, fit but not so muscular, and he had forest green eyes that reminded Raphaella of the woods at her childhood home.

The bottle of Rose’ on his table was half full and she wondered if he was the only one at his table or if he was alone.

Raphaella hadn't had anyone stare at her this intensely or make her go all hot and bothered, but sweet heavens, he was so beautiful and there was just something about him that attracted her to him…

“Do you see how hot he is?” Betty asked, giggling. Raphaella grinned at her best friend.

“I have eyes love, he is one gorgeous man.” Raphaella pointed out, and Betty smirked.

“And, it seems he is interested in you.”

Raphaella chuckled. “Well, that ain't going to work out, he's handsome, but I'm not interested in hooking up.”

“Come on, love. Live a little. You're going to let that gorgeous hunk pass over you?” Betty asked in disbelief.

Raphaella glanced at his seat and gasped, he was walking over to them. She looked at Betty and her friend seemed very excited.

“He's coming over here Betty,” Raphaella squealed. “what should I do?” She bit her lip.

“Talk to him,” Betty replied, grinning.

Raphaella looked up to see the sinful hunk standing in front of her, up close he was much more divine and his cologne wafted into her nose… spice and wood, heavenly.

“Hello ladies,” he greeted. Betty and Raphaella smiled at him as if she had not just been having a panic attack. “I was sitting over there and saw you both, and I should be honest, y'all look so beautiful and amazing.”

Betty giggled and Raphealla just smiled, meanwhile, her heart was doing somersaults inside…

“Thank you, you're one handsome hunk too.” Betty flirted, playful. He grinned at them and lord… was this man perfect!! His teeth and every little detail of his face seemed to be carved out by God.

“I'm Sebastian Damon, Can I know your name?” He stretched out his hand to Raphaella, and she hesitated for a second before taking his hand.

“Raphaella Aiko Mendel.” She replied with a smile, and it surprised her how she felt so reassured with this man.

“I'm Betty Lucas, Raphaella's best friend.” Betty pitched in proudly, Raphaella rolled her eyes at her playfully and Sebastian smiled at them.

“So, would you like to dance, Raphaella?”

How the hell could she refuse when he asked her in that deep baritone voice of his.

She looked at her best friend for some sort of permission, Raphaella wanted to dance with the man but still, she didn't want to leave her best friend alone.

“Y'all should go have fun.” Betty urged, smiling mischievously. Raphael looked back at Sebastian's smiling face and nodded.

“Sure,” Raphaella replied. She burst out into tiny fits of laughter as Sebastian immediately dragged her up and placed a hand on her waist, pulling her into him.

Raphaella bit her lips as she caught Sebastian staring at her, a lustful look blazing in his eyes. She gazed into his beautiful eyes that twinkled and felt lost in them, then he smiled charmingly at her.

Oh, boy!

it seemed she had gotten herself into deep trouble.

Sebastian led her to the dance floor, and she was sure that she would never forget that experience...it was magical.

Raphaella couldn't explain how time had moved on so fast, but she was suddenly in front of Sebastian's hotel room, outside the door, and having a full-blown make-out with him as he fumbled with the keys and tried to open his door.

Raphaella was crazy for the taste of him and wanted him so badly, the way he placed kisses all over her body was so amazing, and his taste...lord, she didn't think she could ever forget. She couldn't hold back her moans as he kissed her bare shoulder and placed light feather kisses on her neck.

Sebastian finally opened the door, and he carried her up, both her hands wrapped around his neck and her legs wrapped tightly around his torso.

Sebastian groaned as she moved up and down on his package and he walked into the room, closing the door behind him. He carried her to the majestic bed in the center of the room and dropped her firmly on the ground in front of the bed. They separated from each other and were breathing heavily.

Sebastian placed a hand on Raphaella's neck and brought her closer to him and kissed her lips lightly.

“You're so beautiful and perfect Raphaella.” He complimented and bent down and captured her lips in his, kissing her passionately and slowly… then he separated from her.

Sebastian slowly brought his hand down to Raphaella's zipper on the back of her gown and pulled it down, he watched her every move as her breathing rose and fell.

He would be a liar if he admitted to meeting anyone as beautiful as Raphaella. No one could compare to her, standing at five feet, four inches tall...the little minx had an hourglass and full rounded breast that stood perky and firm and a big curvy ass that he couldn't wait to get his hands on.

Raphaella's brown skin was smooth and glistened, and her beauty rivaled top models and beauty influencers. She had big brown eyes and long fluttery lashes and full peachy lips and her 4c hair just gave her that royal look that added to her beauty.

The woman was downright beautiful and kissing her and tasting her was glorious. Sebastian was sure the woman had never had sex before, she seemed shy and a bit scared, and he knew he had to assure her. Sebastian held her chin up with his finger.

“Sebastian…” Raphaella called, her voice uncertain. She wasn’t sure of what to do next. Sebastian smiled at her and brought his lips to her ear.

“Follow your instincts, babe”

***

Raphaella woke up with a smile, feeling the warmth of the morning sun on her face. But as she reached out, her hand met an empty space where Sebastian had slept.

Blinking away the remnants of sleep, Raphaella got out of bed, she checked the bathroom but he was not there and she came back to the bedroom and finally noticed the envelope on the nightstand.

Raphaella reached out for the note and picked it up, she opened it and saw a wad of cash.

Confusion knitted her brows, quickly morphing into fury. She clenched her jaw, feeling a mix of anger and humiliation surge through her.

How dare he try to pay her off after everything? Did he think that she was a prostitute? She had thought that he was genuine but he was a player after all.

Raphaella sneered. “Pray to the stars our paths never cross Sebastian because there’ll be hell to pay.”

Raphaella threw the envelope across the room and she huffed. With swift movements, she dressed, her hands trembling as she fought back tears of frustration.

Raphaella thought there had been a connection between her and Sebastian but it seemed to have been all in her head and she hated herself for giving in to him so easily.

She left the room, slamming the door behind her, and vowed to put this behind her and forget about Sebastian.