Chapter 5

On Jagger’s last day in the province, we wandered a little too far, and by the time we returned, we were caught in the rain again. We had been together for a few days now as lovers. My father and older brother had no idea about my secret affairs, and I hadn’t told anyone except my friend, who helped cover for me. She was supportive as long as I had stories to share with her. As Jagger made me his model, I had also posed nude for him. He even thought of joining me in the pictures, and we both posed naked in front of the camera. The results were breathtaking.

My favorite photo was when he stood behind me, one of his hands covering my chest while the other rested on my waist, his lips pressed gently against my shoulder. I was ecstatic at that moment, and it led to an intimate night between us.

Now, I’m feeling sad because he’s leaving tomorrow, and it might take a long time before we see each other again. I don’t even know if he’ll ever come back. But even though we had only known each other briefly, I knew he was a good man. I felt that he was serious about our relationship. He always made me happy and let me experience things I had never felt before. Who wouldn’t fall for Jagger? Aside from being handsome and well-built, he had a good heart. He never disrespected, insulted, or hurt me. He was so sweet that I fell even harder for him.

That’s why, every time I think about him leaving, I get downhearted. I understand, though, he was only here on vacation from work. I will really miss him.

“Here, Poppy, drink this first,” he said, handing me a cup of hot coffee. The rain was pouring heavily outside, trapping us inside his tent once again. I had told my father that I would be sleeping over at my friend’s house. I wasn’t wearing any clothes because I had taken them off after getting soaked in the rain, and I was only covered by his blanket while he wore a tank top and shorts.

“Are you okay?” he asked as I took the cup and blew on it.

“I’m fine… but you’re leaving tomorrow,” I said sadly. He took my hand and kissed it gently.

“I’m sorry, babe, but I have to work. I’ll come back on my days off to see you. If I could take you with me, I would. But you said it wasn’t possible because of your father and brother.”

“They don’t even know I have a boyfriend. Besides, everything happened so fast. My father might chase you with a machete, and my brother might beat you up. I don’t want you to get hurt, Jagger.”

He chuckled softly. He brushed away a strand of hair covering part of my face before kissing me tenderly on the lips.

“I don’t mind, Poppy, as long as it’s for you. I’ll find us a home of our own. I won’t abandon you.”

I smiled and kissed him back. He pulled me closer, and I moaned softly as our bodies touched. Our lips danced together, and his tongue slipped into my mouth. When we finally pulled apart, both of us were panting, and I hugged him tightly.

“I want to go with you, but my family needs me here. There’s no one to take care of them, and they rely on me to manage the house since my mother is away working in the city.”

“I understand, but as long as you’re here, I’ll keep coming back just to be with you. That’s a promise.”

Tears welled in my eyes as I looked at him, and he gazed at me sincerely.

“Thank you for everything, babe. This is the best vacation I’ve ever had in my entire life.”

I giggled and nestled against his body.

“Me too. Well, it’s not a vacation for me, but I’m really happy to have spent time with you. Sometimes, I get tired of my daily routine. You changed that. Thank you for noticing me and for making me feel special.”

“How could I not notice a goddess like you? That’s what I thought when I first saw you swimming in that river. I knew I made the right decision to come here.”

My heart swelled with joy at his words, and I couldn’t help but kiss him again. He responded eagerly, cupping my neck as he caressed it with his thumb.

My body heated up, and a familiar pulse throbbed between my legs as his kisses and touches ignited my desire.

“Take me again tonight, Jagger. I want to feel you even when you’re far away,” I whispered.

“I will never abandon you, Poppy. You’re the one for me. I’ll do everything to see and be with you again. Don’t be sad, okay? I’ll call you.”

I smiled and nodded. He gently laid me down on his thick bedding, positioning himself above me. He pulled the blanket away, revealing my naked body. I gasped as he kissed my neck, trailing down to my chest. He licked and sucked on my hardened nipple, making me moan. His hand caressed my thighs, traveling upward to my damp core.

“You’re already so wet for me, babe…” he groaned before devouring me completely.

The rain continued to pour outside, but inside his tent, our bodies burned with passion. That night, he made love to me over and over again.

Present

I felt uneasy as we entered the grand house where my mother worked. We arrived at five in the morning, and it seemed like her employers were still asleep. Today was my first day working for them, and I was nervous. My mother assured me that they were kind, so I hoped that was true.

Because of what happened to my father, I had asked my mother to let me take over her job here in the city so she could stay home and take care of him. I knew she wanted to be there for him, and it would help his recovery. My brother would handle the farm while I worked here.

My eyes wandered around the house. The furniture was extravagant, and everything was expensive. The floor was marble, and a massive chandelier hung in the living room. I never imagined my mother worked for such wealthy people.

“Ma, your employers are really rich,” I said as we settled into the maid’s quarters, helping her pack her things.

“They are! But they’re good people, Poppy. They’re not arrogant like other rich folks. They love home-cooked meals and aren’t picky with food. You’ll just have to clean the house, cook for them, and do the laundry with the automatic washing machine. I’ll teach you how to use it later. Let’s cook breakfast first before they wake up.”

I nodded and followed her to the kitchen. She let me cook breakfast and showed me where to find everything in the spacious kitchen. The kitchen alone was bigger than our entire house! It was so beautiful, and cooking felt effortless with the modern appliances.

“The house isn’t hard to clean because there are machines to help. The bedsheets, pillowcases, and curtains need to be changed every month. Don’t worry about the garden or the pool outside—there’s someone hired to take care of them. Your job is just to manage the house and take care of our employers.”

“Yes, Ma. You said they’re all men? Are they handsome?”

She smacked me on the head.

“Don’t you dare flirt with them! Remember, you’re just a maid here.”

I pouted.

“That’s harsh, Ma. I was just asking! Besides, I know my place. Do you really think they’d be interested in me?”

She gave me a sharp look, and I grinned innocently.

“You’re beautiful and kind, my child. I just don’t want you to get hurt. Now, go change into your uniform while I finish up here.”

I nodded and went to change. I didn’t dwell on her words and quickly put on my uniform. After getting ready, I walked back to the kitchen, only to freeze at the sight of four towering, handsome men talking to my mother.

But there was one man I never expected to see. The one I wished I would never see again.

Jagger... The man who left me and broke my heart.