Chapter seven

My entire body froze completely and I looked at him with total disbelief. Perhaps he didn't mean it but the raw emotion in his eyes seemed too sincere to be fake. No he can't. 

I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out. My heart was pounding loud and fast against my chest and adrenaline course through my entire body. 

'"I love you," those words kept playing over and over in my head. 

"Uhmm... I" I stuttered but then he kissed me again softly this time, nibbling on my lower lip. His cold fingers made their way into my dress to caress my nipple and I moaned, savoring the taste of his lips on mine. My tongue played tag with his trying to keep up until I was out of breath. I pulled away breathing heavily. But Rain's lips pressed against mine again. 

"You don't have to give me an answer now," he said breaking the kiss. "I can wait."

He licked my neck as he spoke, sucking just enough to get a moan out of me. My breath became more rapid as he nibbled on my sensitive spot. "Rain," I gasped when he pinched my nipple through my dress, feeling wetness pool between my legs as he continued his sweet torture.  

He wanted to wait for me. But I couldn't give him that assurance that he could have me. That I'd love him too. No, I had too end things before it got out of hand. I couldn't risk anyone finding out about our affair especially Father. If he did, he'd certainly not spare me or Rain. He could even have him killed and I couldn't let that happen. I couldn't let my selfishness and my hunger for revenge ruin him. So I must let him go. 

Nevertheless, I let myself go one last time. I let myself forget everything else and f*ucked Rain like nothing else mattered... 

The bright morning sunlight peaked through the cracks of the curtains. I groaned, yawning as I got out of bed. Rain was no longer in bed, however, his phone on the lamp stool told me he was still around. 

Lazily, I dragged myself to the bathroom, ignoring the soreness I felt from last night. I quickly freshen up putting on a new pair of clothes from the ones I stocked up in this house, a white knee-length dress that hugged body with white heels to match then I styled my hair in a messy bun applying lip gloss before walking out. 

A nice aroma filled the air as soon as I got closer to the kitchen. I stood at the door awestruck as I watch Rain cook shirtless. He was a beautiful sight to behold. And no doubt I was going to miss this. To miss him cooking for me like this everytime we spent the night together. 

"Rain," I called out to him though I was already walking toward him. He finally turned, taking in my appearance with raw longing in his gaze before he stepped forward to kiss me. 

"Good morning," he said in that deep alluring voice of his. 

"Good morning Rain, we need to talk." I didn't want to drag this out before I change my mind. Rain furrowed his brow slightly setting the spatula in his hand on the kitchen counter. 

"Why don't we have breakfast first." 

I considered, given that this was the last time I was going to have breakfast made by him. "Okay," I mumbled and he lead me to the table, pulling out a seat for me. He placed a plate of bread and omelette with a protein shake. 

We ate in silence, the air tensed. I think he knew what I was going to ask for the end of this but didn't want to bring it up until I did. As soon as we finish our meal, I brought out my copy of the contract I signed with him and a pay check. I'd even doubled the initial amount I'd wanted to pay because in this one month, I'd grown much closer to him than I intended to.

"Our contract has come to an end Rain. I hope you have a good life. Eat well, go for check up, your line of work isn't exactly safe, anyway just have a good life," I pushed the check toward him, standing up to leave. 

"Is it because of him?"

 I paused when he spoke suddenly turning to him.

"You're ending things with me because of him."

There was this dangerous look in his eyes. For a moment it was like I wasn't even looking at the calm gigolo who stayed by my side for one month, acted submissive and did as I asked. 

"We agreed to be together only for a month and it's already a month."

"Are you going to leave just like that? You want to end things with me. I know we agreed on one month but certainly the time we spent together should've meant something "

He was by my side in the next second clutching my both hands. "Don't end things with me. It doesn't matter if I keep being your dirty secret. You can't leave me Ayanna," I struggled as his grip on my hands tightened unable to bring myself to look in his eyes because I was afraid of what I'd see. 

"No Rain this has too end," I pulled away from him finally taking a step back to put distance between us. "Let's go our seperate ways and never meet again. I hope you find peace and happiness. And even someone who can truly be yours and return your love. Goodbye Rain."

*A YEAR LATER*

For some reason I didn't have a good feeling about today's party. I wanted to stay with mother but Father had insisted I go to the party with Alex. I hated such kind of party's , having to meet these people of high status thought my job required it. It was like walking on egg shells_ people watching you, waiting for you to make a mistake so they could judge. 

I feel more suffocated now, especially with Alex beside me, I had to pretend like everything was okay. Like I hadn't seen him drag Kate to a corner and kissed her hungrily when he thought no one was watching. 

It's been a year since I ended things with Rain. I often thought of him but made no attempt to find or contact him even though Alex had continued to cheat on me. It even got more frequent these day, he was always leaving the house. One time he'd gone to an all boys party according to him but I found out later that Kate was there alongside her friend group and also Alex's friend group. Those same friends who acted like they liked me. The same ones who told million tales about how Alex loved me, turns out they've been playing this game with Alex all along.

"Earth to Aya," Alex snapped his finger pulling me out of my thoughts. 

"You're back. Why did you stay so long in the bathroom, if I didn't know how much you love me I'd thing you were with another woman cheating on me," I said nonchalantly my lips curving into a subtle smirk when Alex's entire body froze.

"Wh...what are you talking about? Ar...Are you accusing me of cheating on you?"he stuttered looking around to see if anyone was watching us when he noticed some people were, he lowered his voice. "I'd never cheat on you honey."

I scoffed inwardly, tiptoeing to place a kiss on his cheek.

"Chill honey. I was just teasing you. Why are you getting all worked up. I knew you'd never cheat on me. You love me."

He opened his mouth to speak but was cut off by Father. "Ayanna, Alex, the heir to Blackwell family will be here today, I want you both to make an acquaintance with him. You must win him over." 

"The Blackwell family! I can't believe I get to meet the heir. I'm certainly going to win him him over Father, you need not worry." 

Father gave Alex a doubtful look but nodded before leaving. I watched his retreating figure with a frown. "Ayanna, let's go over there, the Blackwell heir is most likely to interact with the governor and his friends," Alex said looking very eager. 

He dragged me toward the governor's place before I could say a word. Making me interact with the other guest. I saw Kate walking toward us, swaying her hip vigorously to pull attention and she was getting it until someone announced.

"The Blackwell's heir is here."

The entire hall went mum at first then gasp of awe rang out as several intimidating figures walked into the hall. 

"It's the Blackwell heir," I heard someone say. 

"Are you sure that's him. No one have seen his face. "

" But I have when I was invited to the old madam's birthday party. That's definitely the Blackwell heir." 

My gaze trailed in the direction the governor was pointing at, stopping on a particular figure. Even though the other men surrounding him were handsome and intimidating, he still stood out the most, oozing power, dominance and danger. However, I couldn't help but feel he was familiar. Like I'd... 

My breath caught in my throat as he turned in my direction as if feeling my gaze on him. Oh God it can't be... The gigolo can't be the Blackwell heir.