Burning Desires

NEVAEH

"It's good to see that you're finally going over to Castia's house today." My mother voiced out as she watched me stuff my books and clothes into my bag.

"With the way you avoided her house like a plague, I thought that you two fell out or something." She added, giving me a cornered look, as if she wanted me to tell her that she's wrong and that I don't have any problems with Castia.

I don't blame her though. Anyone in her place would think the same.

Just like Castia, I've been giving her excuses as to why I can't visit her like I used to before. Most times, I even lied that I was sick so that she wouldn't force me to visit.

I could've easily done the same thing now but I can't. As much I hated going over to her house, I hated failing even more.

Besides, this homework was given to us by her father and the last thing I wanted to do was disappoint him, the man I have a crush on. Not to mention that it was even my fault to begin with.

If I hadn't zoned out in class, I probably wouldn't be in this mess neither would I be making this trip in the first place.

"Castia and I are fine Mom. You don't have to worry about that." I assured her. "Besides, if we stopped being friends for any reason, you would've been the first to find out."

My mother loved Castia. I mean who wouldn't? I love her so much too. I wish that I could take these feelings inside me and burn it alive so that things could go back to how they used to be but I knew that I was already far gone at this point.

"Alright, have fun and say hello to her father for me." She said before walking away but deep down, I knew that I would not be saying such a thing.

I can't even think straight when he's around me talk more of making coherent speeches.

I finished packing my things and headed out of the house. Castia's mansion is three Streets away from mine.

Her father is loaded and aside being a substitute teacher at the moment, he had other properties, business and investments that he devoted his time to.

I took a cab over there and after taking a deep breath, I stepped out and made my way towards the huge gates in front. I had called her prior to my arrival and she had told me that she was back home from her date.

I knocked on the front door after getting clearance at the security and she opened it almost immediately. If I didn't know any better, I'd say that she was waiting for me.

"Come in." She ushered me inside as if I haven't been here before.

I'm like a second daughter of this family. I knew every nook and cranny of this place at the back of my mind.

"Nevaeh?" Someone called out to my name and my heart skipped a beat. I recognized that voice even in my sleep.

Turning towards the direction of the kitchen, I saw Castia's father walking towards me.

He was clad in a tank top with a loosely fitted apron in front. I could see the outline of his hard biceps, his meaty chest and hard muscles.

I swallowed when I felt the familiar ache return between my legs. The one that never failed to remind me of the desire I have for this man.

I couldn't help the heat, the hunger that came from seeing him again. I yearn so badly for this man and it doesn't help that he was the only one I wanted to ease this intoxicating tension.

"H-Hi Mr. Martinez." I greeted after finding my voice. I ducked my head away shyly but in a subtle manner.

Standing in front of me, he pulled me in for a hug and I went lax on his chest. I closed my eyes to take in his scent, the one that belonged uniquely to him.

The feel of my body on his felt like it was meant to be there and when his hands ran up and down my back, I swear that I almost came right there in my pants.

"Where have you been?" He asked in a gentle voice as he pulled away. I wished that he didn't.

"I thought that we must've done something wrong to offend you." He went on to say but I couldn't bring my eyes to meet his. I am afraid that I would give myself away if I did.

"You have no idea how happy I was when Castia said that you were coming over today." He added but I only smiled.

"I'm sorry if i made you feel that way. I honestly didn't mean to." I apologized, biting down on my lower lip as I said that.

"That's okay. I'm just glad that you're here now." He said and placed his hands on my shoulders affectionately.

I stared at his hands, my eyes lingered there as I tried my best to remain strong. This temptation was more than I bargained for and for the life in me, I hope that it ended very soon.

"Why don't you two go up to your room to study. I made your favourite cookies Nevaeh. I'll bring them up as soon as they're ready." He tells me with a smile that exposed his dimpled cheeks.

This man was a work of art. An alluring work of art. Such a shame that no matter how badly I wanted him, I can't have him to myself in the way that I wanted. It sucks!

"Thanks Daddy." Castia thanked him on my behalf and I slowly followed her till we arrived upstairs.

"See, even my Dad missed having you around." She mused as soon as she shut the door behind her. "Please try to visit more Nevaeh. I mean, we're still best friends aren't we?"

I nodded. "Of course."

Castia smiled and pulled me to sit on her bed. "Are you spending the night here? Because we might finish late and I don't think my father would be comfortable sending you away at night."

"Yes, I'll be spending the night here." I conceded and her lips stretched into a wide smile. "I packed my nightie and my mom is aware that I might not come home tonight."

"Great!" She shrieked. "Then we'll have a mini sleepover. After our homework, we can pick out movies to watch and have fun."

"Sounds great!" I agreed even though I didn't really mean it. Oh well, as long as I don't leave this room until tomorrow morning then I'll be fine.

"So, how was your date with Kelvin? Did you have fun?" I asked Castia as I flipped through my notes to begin working on the homework.

I might not like her boyfriend but it still doesn't mean that I won't be involved in my friend's life. After all, he was her choice and as long as he makes her happy, I'll simply just have to deal with it.

"It was really fun. I had a good time." She answered happily. "I honestly can't wait for you to find your own prince charming so that we can be going on dates together, all four of us."

"I'm not really interested in romance my dear friend so you'll really have to wait for a long time." I said and she sulked in a playful manner.

Well, it's not like i can't have a boyfriend if I wanted to. The issue was that none of them was her father. I haven't been able to look at another guy ever since her dad occupied my entire mind.

It will take more than a miracle to have my head turned towards another guy if we're being honest.

The truth of the matter is that, I'm not interested in any of them.

"Well, I'm sure that you won't be single forever and when you do find that guy that's perfect for you, we'll have that double date whether you like it or not." She proclaimed but I only laughed.

Castia was too dramatic and I'm pretty sure that she knows it too.

That night, after we finished the homework, we had lunch and I decided to change into my comfortable nightie to prepare for bed.

"Thank you for coming over, Nevaeh." Castia told me before she drifted off to sleep that night. In a way, I'm also happy that I did too.

I turned off the lights to sleep but for some reason, I couldn't. I'm usually a night owl and sleeping doesn't come easily for me like most people.

Pushing away the covers from my body, I decided to head down to the kitchen to grab a glass of water.

At first, I didn't want to go because I was scared that I might run into her father but I consoled myself with the fact that it was late at night and he wouldn't be up by this time so I went down to the kitchen.

I arrived at the dimly lit space and poured myself a glass. I finished drinking and discarded the cup on the counter but just as I am about to leave, I felt something press itself behind me, caging me in.

"There you are, little kitten. I thought I'd never find you." The voice groaned out and I went still when it registered in my brain that it was Castia's father.

"You said that you'd come up to the bedroom after finishing your wine." He said in a breathy voice as he craned his head deeper into my neck. I felt my heart thud loudly inside my chest at the invasion.

Was he mistaking me for someone else?

"Urm...you have the wrong person." I muttered in a small voice that could barely pass as a whisper.

"Tell me, why were you making me wait?" He kissed my shoulders and I moaned softly when his hands caressed the linen that cupped the breasts of my nightie.

I swallowed,

not knowing if I wanted to push him away or if I wanted him to continue with whatever he was doing to me at the moment.