My whole-body aches and feels heavy as if something is preventing me from moving.
"Nghh… It's hot…" I complained, the bed felt softer, my arm felt numb because of my weight but as soon as I tried to move away, I felt a sudden tug at my waist. Hot palm of a person.
"..!?"
I frowned and though my vision went from blurry to clearer, I saw the most perfect sleeping face that I could ever see in paintings. The bright morning sun that enters the room highlighted his perfectly toned face, the straight high nose and those long and thick lashes that are unusual to a man. His thick brows that curve as a sign he is waking up.
"W-what?" I am in bed with this prince-like man. I made his muscled arm as my pillow while our body is closely embracing each other and our legs tangled. Heat rises from my body as I remembered that deed.
'We shared the bed last night'
The evidence is right in front of me and the fact that his 'thing' that is poking my stomach made me gulp my already dried saliva.
'It is not just a single session; it was more than three that I've lost count.'
"Hmmm." He pulled me closer to him and kissed me on my forehead. I stiffened at the sweet gesture.
"Good morning darling." His sleepy eyes with those golden orbs look even more mesmerizing, I am hypnotized by this man's beauty.
Juri Meryll, twenty-seven years old, was deflowered last night by this handsome prince.
I succumbed to my bold action, and tried to gather my thoughts on how we ended up here.
Last night.
The dinning was hot and loud, the youngsters who came to enjoy the barbeque and drinks were having a blast. We are grouped into different tables, together with Liezl and the other gals we sat across the table wherein I can clearly glimpse of Kallistos. My throat is dry and it seems the air conditioner is not working.
We have a platter full of meat and dishes, the drinks are overflowing and I have drunk two bottles already, the rest continues to gulp the alcohol as if it is water.
"Juri, have some more you barely finished your bottle." The other girl cheered me on and placed another in front of me.
"Hold on, I don't have a high tolerance of alcohol." It is indeed true, it's been a while since I last drowned myself, it's either at home or at an event. This time, I am still a bit sober even though my limit is only a bottle, maybe because of the lively environment.
"Go on, drink more! It's more delicious if you drink with people!" True to Liezl's words, I seem to enjoy it more than when I have a sip alone, the fact that I am now gulping the third bottle is amazing.
"Pwuah! Wait I need to sober myself first!" After finishing the fourth bottle, I gave up and trying to balance myself, I stand, my head seems to be spinning and took a quick glance of 'him' he is converse in a deep conversation with the other staff. The bitter taste in my mouth made me wince.
"Hey, Juri, are you sure you can walk by yourself?" Liezl asked, though she got more bottles she still seems to be holding it up.
"Y-yeah, I just need to freshen up." I replied.
"Don't fall on the railings, okay? We're on the ground floor!" Another girl who seemed to have drunk jokes on me, we exchanged a few words and listened to each other's stories, I raised my middle finger to her, and they all burst out into laughter.
"Haaa!" I watched the mist of my breath and felt my cheeks get hotter, must be because of the alcohol, I had too much.
Time passes too fast. Just two years ago, I stepped onto this foreign land with no one to talk with. Now I even hangout with those I only met through work. I leaned on the railings, my head felt heavy, my eyes glanced at the ground, it is a bit higher than the ground, my butt will surely hurt if I were to fall down.
"A bump will be enough…" I raised my body and lost my footing that I pushed forward to the metal tailings.
"Ah…" My mind is blank and my nerves don't react. 'I will fall, how funny.'
"Hey, that's dangerous!" It was calm yet firm, a pair of strong arms got hold of my waist and the other on my shoulder. I let myself hang a bit more, absorbing what just happened, then he pulled me back. Leaning on his sturdy warm body.
"You are warm and strong…" I heave a sigh and think that it is quite a comfortable position. I heard him chuckle, his breath tickling my ears.
"Is that what you will say after you almost stumble down?" His hot breath smells like alcohol and the meat we ate, his hold is tight not letting me go, instead I leaned to him farther and his body reacted as to letting me do what I want.
"Why did you go out? Are you upset?"
"Just a breather, I drank too much, I need to sober up…" he loosened his arm on my waist and I grip on to him to remain on my footing. His other hand started patting my head, like a child I closed my eyes as if I am being complimented.
"Are you not wary of me?" He asked, the words are careful, he is trying to approach me, so it is not only me. I twist my body and turn to look at him.
Through the moonlight he shines like a raw diamond, he has a gentle look on his face, his cheeks are a bit flushed must be because of the alcohol, eyes are expectant. The mixture of cigarettes and perfume are enticing.
"No…"
"Why?"
"You … smell kind and nice…" Nonsense.
"I see, I'll take that as a compliment." His eyes glimmer, taking it as a signal, his thumb traces my lower lip. As he is already warm, so am, he stared at me for a bit more. Slowly his head lowered and I tasted those soft lips that seemed to be depraved and hungry.
I did not notice how we got back to our tables, my mind was blank as if my time stopped at the time we kissed, until we all parted and bid farewell.
"Thank you! It was nice working with you guys!"
"See you tomorrow, let's work hard again!" It was so lively and nice, a little prick on my heart and I smiled, this is how I should have enjoyed my life. Regrets? I will no longer take it again. I turn to my heels and face Kallistos, as if he is waiting for me to take notice of him. Without words, he handed his hand to me.
I am not new to this, once I hold this hand, I know what it is to offer me afterwards, like a sweet nectar that attracts a butterfly, I fly to that seductive flower.
Both gasping for our breaths, our heated body tangled and the sheets are crumpled beneath us, we are both asking for more. Rubbing our skins together, removing any hindrance to feel each other's heat.
"Juri… call my name!" in between his raspy words, begging me as if his life depends on it.
"Ka… Kallis…tos… Nnghh." I felt a little pain, so he started to stick it on me.
"Are you fine?" I think I got splashed by cold water, I felt sober than before.
It is my first time.
It will hurt.
"I… it's…" I stumble at my words; I see him sweat holding back.
I've decided to myself, it's now or never, giving a vague answer I gave consent to this man.
"P-Please be gentle." His eyes burning with desire smiled and coveted my lips again.
"I'll be my lady…"