Feather-light Kiss

Tomorrow Morning……

Elara's head throbbed with pain. Sue couldn’t remember exactly what had happened the night before. As she sat up, she realized she was in her own flat, but her clothes had been changed. Confused, she grabbed her phone and checked the log for when she had entered her flat. It said four hours ago.

When she watched the CCTV footage, she saw Alex had brought her in. She was shocked to see herself unconscious, being carried inside.

After a shower, she dressed quickly and headed out. Near the lift, she spotted Alex waiting. She rushed towards “How the hell did I get here?” she asked, her voice was shrap.

Alex grinned and said, “I brought you here, obviously.”

Elara frowned and said “ Tell me what happened last night.”

He leaned casually against the lift door, giving her a playful look. “Let's take a ride baby, I'll tell you everything on the way.”

She hesitated but nodded. They both got into Alex's car and started driving to the office.

“Now, spill”, Elara demanded.

Alex took a deep breath, then signed dramatically, “Grayson tried to kidnap you.”

Elara blinked, stunned. “What? That’s insane! He’s my colleague! Sire, He’s been flirting, but kidnapping? No way.”

Alex chuckled, his eyes flicking to her briefly, “ You're a heartbreaker, Baby. The poor guy couldn’t handle it. But don’t worry, I was there to save the day.”

He flashed her a teasing smile. “Maybe you owe me dinner or something.”

Elara's irritation simmered beneath the surface as she listened to Alex’s light-hearted tone. "Don't you ever know when to be serious?" she snapped, her frustration spilling over. "We agreed to go out for dinner, yes, but I'm thinking about Grayson. How could he even suggest such a thing?"

Without a word, Alex slowed the car to a sudden stop. The abrupt halt sent her heart racing, but before she could question him, he unbuckled his seatbelt. In one swift movement, he leaned closer, his face only inches away from hers.

Elara's breath caught in her throat. The air in the car felt thick with tension, and her pulse drummed in her ears as her eyes met his.

Alex's gaze was intense, almost unreadable, as he whispered, his voice low and possessive, “I don’t want my woman thinking about any other man when she’s with me.”

The warmth of his breath brushed her skin, and Elara’s heart skipped a beat. His closeness overwhelmed her senses, his presence magnetic and unrelenting.

Her chest tightened as her lips parted slightly, anticipating what might come next. She couldn’t move, couldn’t think, she was entirely captivated by the intensity of the moment.

Then, Alex leaned in even closer, their faces now only centimeters apart. Elara instinctively closed her eyes, her breath quickening. The world outside the car seemed to disappear.

His lips, soft and deliberate, grazed her lips in a feather-light kiss that sent shivers down her spine. It wasn’t the kiss she had expected, but it left her more breathless than she thought possible.

When he pulled back, a slow, knowing smile played on his lips. Elara felt her cheeks flush a deep shade of red. She couldn’t meet his eyes, afraid they might reveal the flurry of emotions she was trying so hard to hide. The silence in the car was heavy, and even though she longed to speak, words failed her.

As they pulled into the office parking lot, Elara’s embarrassment was palpable. The moment had left her shaken, unsure of what to say or how to act. Before Alex could say anything more, she quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and rushed out of the car, her footsteps hurried as she made her way to her department.

Inside, something felt off. As Elara entered the floor, she noticed her colleagues’ eyes on her—curious, questioning stares that made her feel even more uneasy.

Whispers followed her as she passed, but no one said anything directly. Her stomach twisted with unease, but she forced herself to remain calm.

"Congratulations," a girl from another team said as she passed by, flashing Elara a knowing smile.

Elara blinked in confusion. "Congratulations?" she echoed, trying to mask the bewilderment in her voice.

The girl just smiled wider and continued on her way, leaving Elara standing in the middle of the office, even more confused than before. What were they all talking about? Why was everyone looking at me like that?

She needed answers. And she knew exactly where to get them.

Elara stormed into Alex’s cabin, her eyes narrowing at the sight before her. A few of Alex’s friends were casually joking around him, but their conversation abruptly stopped when they noticed her entrance. They exchanged strange, almost knowing glances, and one by one, they excused themselves, leaving the room with odd smiles aimed at Alex.

As the door clicked shut behind them, Elara crossed her arms. “What the hell is going on, Alex? Why is everyone acting so weird?”

Alex’s smirk grew wider, and instead of answering, he slowly walked toward her. Her heart raced, beating faster with each step he took. She didn’t know what he was up to, but his playful expression made her uneasy. As he advanced, Elara instinctively moved backward, until her legs hit the couch, making her sit down with a small stumble.

Alex bent down to her level, his face inches from hers, his gaze intense. The closeness made her feel strange, her thoughts swirling with questions.

“Elara,” he whispered, his voice teasing. “You really want to know what happened yesterday, don’t you?” His breath brushed against her ear, sending an involuntary shiver down her spine.

Elara clenched her jaw, trying to stay composed. “Just stop this, Alex, and come to the point!” she snapped, pushing him away. Her eyes flicked toward the slightly open door, noticing a few curious glances from their coworkers who seemed to be waiting for a scene.

Alex chuckled softly, clearly enjoying himself. “Oh, they’re watching, huh?” He leaned in again, closer this time. “Well, let’s give them something to talk about.”

Before she could protest, he pressed a quick kiss on her cheek. Her cheeks immediately burned, turning bright red from the sudden gesture. From outside the door, the onlookers let out an amused cheer, “Aww!”

Elara’s embarrassment quickly turned to anger. She glared at Alex, pouting in frustration. “Can you stop with your nonsense and just spill it already?”

But Alex wasn’t done teasing. With that infuriating smirk, he leaned in again as if to kiss her once more. His lips hovered close to hers, barely brushing against her skin. “What if I don’t stop? Maybe you like it?” he whispered, his tone both playful and challenging.

That was it. Elara’s patience snapped. She shoved him hard, sending him stumbling backward onto the floor. Without a second thought, she grabbed the nearest object : a pen from the table, and pointed it at his neck, her eyes flashing dangerously.

“I’m not playing games, Alex,” she hissed. “Tell me what happened yesterday, or I swear I’ll kill you.”

Alex raised his hands defensively, his smirk faltering. “Whoa, okay! Calm down!” He stared at her with wide eyes, half-amused, half-nervous. “I’m your boyfriend, remember? You’re not really going to kill me.”

“Try me,” Elara growled, keeping the pen pointed at him. “If you don’t start talking, you’ll find out.”

Realizing she wasn’t bluffing, Alex sighed. “Alright, alright. Here’s what happened. You were drugged yesterday…..by him,” he said, his tone growing serious. “I was taking you back when he showed up, completely wasted. He started accusing me of trying to take advantage of you. That’s when things got ugly. You... you lost your temper, Elara. You grabbed a bottle and smashed it over his head. Now he’s in the hospital.”

Elara’s grip on the pen loosened as she processed his words. Her expression softened, but her voice remained sharp. “Why didn’t you tell me this earlier?”

Alex slowly stood up, brushing off his clothes. “I didn’t want to stress you out more than you already were. I figured you might’ve forgotten everything.”

“I don’t forget,” Elara said coldly, tossing the pen aside. She stood up, crossing her arms again. “Next time, don’t make me push you to get the truth.”

Alex flashed a small grin, though it was less confident now. “Got it. No more teasing… though I have to admit, seeing you with that pen? Kind of hot.”

Elara rolled her eyes, though a tiny smirk tugged at her lips. “You’re unbelievable.” Giving pause she asked “In which hospital he is?”

Alex raising his eyebrows said “ In city hospital “

Elara nodded and went. 

Alex “I literally don't know what to do with her. Alex you have fallen for a dangerous woman she won't even think twice to kill you before.”

One hour later…

Elara reached the hospital……….