"What course would you like to take in college?" He asked.
She was in front of the mirror brushing her hair while he was on the couch doing some paperwork.
"I wanted to take business and finance. And culinary as well. I wanted to have my own restaurant. But we can't really afford it." She said.
Then she turned to Andrew.
"Can you sponsor my studies?" She suddenly asked.
He looked at her with a frown face. He wasn't sure if she was kidding or serious when she asked him. He didn't answer, straightened his back and leaned on the couch.
"I really wanted to go to college. But it's too expensive. I gave the remaining money to my parents so they could use it for my sister's future. I don't want to be a burden to them. So I was just thinking if you could sponsor me instead?" She continued.
She curled and bit her lips. She knew she was being demanding. They were not married yet and she wasn't even introduced to the public as his fiance, but she wanted to use this chance to reach her dreams.
He chuckled. "You really amused me sometimes. It was obvious you were using your position to get what you want but I didn't feel offended. I liked your spirit."
She pulled a long face while staring at him. This is not the time to get embarrassed. If someone could sponsor her to go to college, she could beg that person just to accept it. But it was a relief for her that her fiance was a rich guy.
"So will you sponsor me?" She asked again.
He smiled and looked at her intently.
"It depends." He answered.
She frowned. She knew it wasn't that easy to ask him for a favor. He would definitely ask her something in return. This was like a game of tug of war for both of them. A test for strength and whoever falls first into the mudded ground will lose.
"What do you want?" She questioned him.
He laughed, crossing his arms on his chest.
"Why do you ask like I wanted something from you? You already gave me your body. And for the past few months that we've been together, I can say that I am satisfied with your performance."
She blushed hearing those words from him. Just the thought of those times that they had sex, pleasuring and feeling the warmth of each others body, made her embarrassed.
She glared at him with a flushed face.
"Because you are like that. Every time I ask something from you, you either want me to kiss you or pleasure you in bed first before giving me what I want."
"Then why do you always do it? You always have a choice Nina. Just admit that you actually liked everything we have done so far. Just like the other day, I didn't ask you to give me a blow job and ride me inside the car. You did it yourself." He said, teasing her with a wide grin.
A pillow suddenly landed on his face. He was supposed to get mad at her but she was so red from anger and embarrassment.
"This is all your fault. If you were like some other guy who never slept with women, I would never think of something like that. I swear I will never do that again." She yelled.
Her eyes were starting to be filled with tears. She was already standing beside the bed, looking so helpless. She wanted to run outside and hide from him. If she knew it would lead to this conversation, she would never have asked him to sponsor her studies.
"Come here." He demanded.
She shook her hand and walked two steps backwards. She wouldn't want to embarrass herself more.
"Nina, come here. Or I won't sponsor you." He said firmly.
She glared at him again, her eyes filled with tears.
"See? You were asking me something again." She whispered.
"As I said, you have a choice." He answered back.
She bit her lips first, thinking about what he said. But she didn't really think of the sponsorship anymore. She slowly walked towards him because she wanted him to comfort her.
He leaned forward and grabbed her on the wrist when she got closer, pulling her to sit on his lap. He suddenly cupped her face, wiping the tears from her eyes with his thumb.
"I'm sorry if you felt like that. But Nina, you don't have to do that anymore. I wanted you to know that your presence was enough for me. The sex was just a bonus. I honestly enjoyed being with you." He said, staring directly into her eyes.
Her heart started beating faster and louder. She couldn't control it, she was happy from what he said.
"R-Really? You are? You're not looking for another woman."
"How many times do I have to tell you that? We were together almost everyday. I haven't missed a single night sleeping beside you. Are you still doubting me?" He asked, sounding annoyed.
She shook her head and kissed him to lessen his annoyance.
"No. I-I just wanted you to say that I-I'm the only girl for now."
"For now? Do you think after you, there will be another girl?"
Her eyes widened. She didn't really expect that from him. Is he reassuring her that she will be the last girl in his life?
"Look, we don't know what the future holds. I am satisfied with what we have so far. I never felt happy with those women I dated. With you, it was different. I can be myself when I'm with you. I don't have to pretend." He continued when she didn't answer.
She leaned her head to his chest and didn't comment on what he said. She was really feeling happy about it.
"Then what do I need to do so you would agree to sponsor me?" She asked.
He wanted to laugh. She really knows how to ruin the mood. He thought inwardly so he decided to tease her more.
"Nothing. I was just waiting for you to say the L word." He murmured.
"W-What?" She exclaimed, looking at him withe eyes widened.