Chapter 45:
Tatiana’s P.O.V
I never thought I’d be doing this. Hooking up with the best man, who was also my best friend’s husband’s older brother, that too at my best friend’s wedding. I never thought I had the guts to do such a thing. But the thought of being caught, the proximity of having Damien so close to my body and the danger of it all was making me moist with want and causing my heart to hammer against my ribcage, threatening to break free.
It’s better to get the bitterness out of the system than let my best friends find out exactly how much I hated being here. At least that’s what I told myself.
“No strings.” Damien whispered harshly in my ears as he lifted me up and placed me down on the counter.
“No strings.” I repeated as my hands found his belt and I began to unfasten his pants.
Damien’s mouth came back on mine and once again, I felt the breath leave my lungs when his velvet soft lips tou
Chapter 46:Damien’s P.O.V“Shit!” I pressed down on my temples with my fingers and grit my teeth.Things weren’t supposed to get this out of hand but watching my younger brother get married, watching him so happy and radiant and then having to stand next to him through it all? It was slowly driving me insane.And what had just happened with Tatiana? It was something too intense for a meaningless little quickie. I had wanted to leave as soon as I was done with her, but when I saw her leaning against the mirror numbly, nearly naked and vulnerable, I just couldn’t do it. I just couldn’t leave her like that...like I’d just used and discarded her.And the sex? I couldn’t even find words to define what I felt about that. But one thing I knew for sure was that once hadn’t been enough.I could still feel it in my veins, the essence she left behind. My heart was
Chapter 47:Tatiana’s P.O.V:Hawaii? And that too for two whole weeks!It would’ve been a dream come true...if Damien Romano hadn’t been part of the deal as well. How was I going to even bear looking at him again as if nothing had ever happened between us?Quickie? Fuck, it didn’t even come close to what a meaningless one-night stand feels like. There had been more to the casual sex that we’d shared in that washroom, much more than I could handle right now and it would be better for me if I never saw him, ever again.But the worst part was, I didn’t think just once had been enough for us, at least not for me. The fire it had ignited inside me was nowhere near sated and I didn’t think it would be sated until we’ve been together again...and this time, not just a meaningless quickie but real sex with all the necessary components included. However, Damien didn’t str
Chapter 48:Damien’s P.O.VWhat was I doing? Following Tatiana home in the middle of the night and then waiting outside for an hour, debating if I should just knock or get my ass back to the hotel so I could think properly before I acted. But the irrational side of me had won and I had indeed pressed her doorbell before even realizing what I was doing.And now, here I was, standing in her kitchen with my hands cupped around her cheek and my lips on hers, tasting the sweetness of insanity. Her skin was soft under my hands and her hair was damp, meaning that she had taken a shower. And I could not help but imagine how she would have looked under the spray of water. How the tiny droplets would have trickled down her soft, creamy skin before disappearing into places that I wanted to explore.Tatiana moaned under my lips and I took the opportunity to dart my tongue into her mouth and taste every nook and corner. She tast
Chapter 49:Tatiana’s P.O.VIf there was one thing I hated more than caramel latte, it would be flying in an aeroplane. They make me sick to the bone, not the nauseas kind of sick, but the ‘I-might-fall-to-my-death’ kind of sick.But still, I found myself dressing up for the flight.No strings.I didn’t need a reminder for the deal I’ve made with the devil, yet, the hopeless romantic in me found myself hoping for a fairy tale ending for the nightmare I’d brought upon myself.No strings? I could already feel my heart beat a little faster every time Damien turned his icy blue eyes on me. Maybe it was the sexual tension? I can’t tell. All I know is that whatever fire we have ignited is far from getting extinguished. And I just might end up getting hurt once again by the time this is over between us.I was nearly done getting ready, I had worn a long dark red halt
Chapter 50:Tatiana’s P.O.VThe plane ride to Hawaii had been Hell. Thankfully, I had been seated next to Ken and Grace because I wouldn’t have been able to stand the embarrassment of Damien finding out that I was scared of flights. But nevertheless, Ken and Grace had embarrassed me enough to last a life time.To distract myself when the plane took off, I kept remembering the nickname that Damien had given me. Our little secret.Tia.The way the name had rolled off of his tongue had been perfect. My mom and dad usually preferred sweetheart or just Tatiana and both my best friends and my brother called me Ty. Some idiotic, hormonal, over sexualized boys in high school had liked to call me Tits. But this name? This was special, sweet and very thoughtful.No strings.As if I needed a reminder of that little deal. Damien didn’t need complications in his life and neither did I. I should b
Chapter 51:Grace’s P.O.V“Good morning, my love,” Daniel kissed the curve of my neck and I sunk into him in welcome.“Morning,” I whispered hoarsely, sprawled lazily in bed next to him, wildly sated and naked. I did not want to get out of bed.Daniel smiled down at me, his electric blue eyes soft on mine and his dark hair sprawled across his forehead. I twisted my arms through his hair and brought down his face to mine for a good morning kiss that blew my mind and nearly stopped my heart.“So, how are you liking Hawaii so far?” He asked once we parted.“It’s beautiful.” I told him, stretching out like a cat before I nuzzled into to chest for a morning cuddle. “I’m glad we came here and I’m glad our friends are here with us. Thank you.”“Anything for you love,” Daniel wrapped his arms around me before settl
Chapter 52:Tatiana’s P.O.VTen days. I can’t believe it’s been ten days since we arrived at Hawaii and it has been pure bliss.We spend the mornings at the main hotel cafeteria where they served breakfast buffets before heading over to the beach to participate in various sports, fool around in the sea or just get a sun tan. Then we had lunch and sometime head over to Honolulu to shop or go sightseeing or just curl up in bed and have a nice nap. Evenings were accompanied with lazy walks on the beach and bonfires with other guests where we got to socialize with other people and make new friends. And then after dinner, my nights were spent in Damien’s arms, making love until we were too exhausted to move.Overall, I was getting the best out of this trip. We also found out that the resort manager was a friend of Daniel’s and they had been to college together, which was why Daniel had chosen this
Chapter 53:Kendra’s P.O.V:I nudged Grace with my elbow and pointed towards our table at Ty and Damien, who seemed to be in a heated conversation of some sorts. “I get that you and I are the newlyweds who were in desperate need of a honeymoon, but any idea why Daniel invited them along?” I whispered in her ears.Grace frowned at me. “Why are you whispering? They're too far out of earshot. And Daniel invited them along because Ty is our friend and Damien’s his brother.”I shook my head at Grace. “Honey, its adorable how you can be completely oblivious to your surroundings.”“I agree,” Daniel said as he joined us at the buffet table, standing next to me while Victor came to stand beside Grace with a large plate in hand.“You guys are so frustrating!” Grace huffed. “Daniel, tell Ken why you really brought Ty and Damien here, or she'd