"Claire sweetie... lunch is ready", I heard Mama calling for me from the kitchen. That meant I needed to get up on my butt and set the table. I put down the novel I was reading and glanced up. Dada was staring at me. I noticed my parents kept doing that since I came here.
"What, I asked Dada with a smile on my face.
He nodded his head pointing at the dining table's direction.
Oh-oh that means we will discuss it over lunch. I'm nervous now.
Did they know I slept with the guy I hit? Shocks! I hope not.
Mama and Dada were very traditional people, they believe that sex should come after marriage only.
I took the glasswares, silver spoons and fork from the cupboard and set the table. My stomach growled for I could smell Mama's cooking. She was one of the best cook on earth, I wasn't saying that just because I was her daughter, coz it's true. My mother used to be a s chef but she stopped working once she had me. While Dada worked as a successful architect in the city. Both of them were great parents and God-fearing people. Dada worked while Mama became a hands-on wife and mother. She never regretted not pursuing her career for she said in doing so, I turned out into a proper lady and not a tramp.
What a laugh, huh?
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I was quiet during lunch. I ate too much, more than I usually did and that didn't escape my parents' attention.
"So who is he?", Mama asked.
I looked up and saw them staring at me. Both of their eyebrows were raised. I looked at my plate and hesitantly asked,
"W-what do you mean?", then I ate a mouthful. Hoping they would take the hint that I wasn't done eating.
"You know who I'm talking about? That gentleman you slapped", Mama took her cup of peppermint tea and sipped it. That meant she finished her lunch and small talks, or rather, big talks were about to begin.
I set my spoon down and took my time chewing.
Oh my! Did they find out I fucked Alex? What will Dada say?
"We're waiting Clarissa", Dada. Obviously he was bidding his time, too.
"Alex Jude Carter", then I let go of my breath. I didn't think I was holding it in the first place.
"And is he your boyfriend? How did you meet him? I heard from Leoni he is Mrs. Smith's grandson?", Mama did her investigations but I didn't have any idea who the hell was Mrs. Smith.
"Mama, I barely knew the guy".
But I slept with him.
Well, I couldn't tell them that!
"I see. Well, he asked your Dada's permission to take you home after the wedding reception. We thought you must have reconciled after you had that spat with him. He's a handsome fellow, Clarissa. Dada's jealous when I almost swooned infront of him", then Mama giggled. My eyes widened.
Oh my! They thought Alex and I were together!
"You didn't introduce him to us, Clarissa", there was a somber look at Dada's face. They really thought Alex's my boyfriend. I was speechless.
"Dada, he's not my boyfriend", I squeaked.
"What? But that's what he told us. That's why we allowed him to take you home?', Dada was in rage now.
"Now, now, darling calm down. The kids might be having a spat. That's why Clarissa's here. It's just a mutual understanding on their part. You know how their generation these days are", Mama gave me a pointed look. It meant I must watch what I say to Dada. She made me feel like a teenager and not a woman of twenty-six.
I lifted my teacup and took a long drink. Gladly the tea wasn't that hot or else I would have scalded my tongue.
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The next day, I spent my time after lunch swimming in the river. The waterfalls were so relaxing to watch, as I used them to massage my aching back. The view was fantastic. The crystal water was so clean I could see small fishes swimming to and pro. I took a picnic basket with me (a huge bag with my dry clothes inside) and ate my lunch here. Mama knew I was going to stay beside the river bank to continue reading the novel I started till dinner starts so she prepared my favorite sandwiches.
I swam for almost two hours. No one was around, just me for it was a private place we owned. I took off my two-piece swimsuit, I placed my huge towel upon the grass and lied naked on it. I stretched my body and laid prone position. Letting the sun heat my backside.
My mind started wandering again. I stopped myself from not thinking of him. It's been almost two weeks but still I remembered him vividly. My body started heating up and I knew it wasn't because of the sun.
"Oh Alex", I sighed.
"I guess that means you missed me, too', a familiar voice spoke near me.
I gulped.
Is that my imagination again? But I know it's not for my body felt warm. Oh my! He's the only one who can do that to me. He's here?!
I still didn't look up. I was quite embarassed being found naked by him. I bit my lip.
Why does he always see me in a very uncompromising situation?
"I'm waiting."
I was silent, I couldn't find my voice.
"Come on Clarissa? No hugs or kisses? And here I thought you would give me those after two weeks of parting", he let out a dramatic sigh.
He was teasing again.
Still I kept my mouth shut. My emotions were fighting with each other. I hated him for not communicating with me but I missed him so much, too. I felt like crying so I just stayed put and let him do all the talking.
This time, his sigh got louder. Then he knelt down beside me and lied prone position, too. He just stayed there looking at my face while I averted my eyes.
"I'm sorry. I missed you so much. I can't stop thinking of you, Clarissa. I can't concentrate at work so I cut my business trip in Uganda", he paused and took a deep breath. "I want to ask you if you can spend the rest of your summer vacation with me", he looked somber.
So that's where he was, Uganda.
I glanced at him and said in a small voice.
"You didn't tell me you're going to Uganda", I pouted, my tears started welling up. He looked tired and I noticed he lost some weight.
Still it's him and he's here.
He frowned.
"I asked my assistant to inform you", that meant Lloyd.
So Lloyd is back from his honeymoon, then?
"Lloyd is back?", I asked him and his frown deepened.
"No, not him. My new assistant. I told her to send you flowers at school everyday as well as in your home address. Shit! No wonder you didn't answer my e-mails", he looked frustrated now.
"E-mails? But I barely checked them, Alex. Why didn't you call me then?", my tears were gone now. I turned into a harridan.
"I tried but the cellular site there wasn't working. The terrorists blasted the last one the day before we arrived", he explained.
My eyes went wild.
"Blasted?! T-terrorists?! You mean you went to a dangerous place where some people are randomly killing other people? Are you insane?!"
I forgot my nakedness and sat up. I was so furious now.
"Clarissa, I can't just ignore them. They needed our help. I didn't went alone, the ambassador and the military troops were with me", he replied but his eyes were already busy staring at my naked titties now.
Obviously his mind was at the 'peaks' of the moment.
He sat up and grabbed my nape. In an instant, our hungry lips locked.
Oh, how I missed his lips.
He kissed me slowly and sensually. So slow I felt like crying again. I missed him so much. It was as if all the times we weren't together was transformed into forgiveness by that kiss.
He sucked my tongue and that was my cue to deepen our kiss. He bit my lower lip and I giggled. I missed him so much. He traced my lips with his tongue then kissed me torridly again. He did it over and over.
I wasn't complaining even though the stubble on his face tickled me. We kissed and kissed and kissed more. He was like my sustenance, my nourishment. I wanted to burst with joy. Warm liquid seemed to leak from between my thighs.
I'm so horny now.
Imagine that? Just with his kisses he turns me on so bad?
"I need you so much, I miss you. Is it okay if I make love to you here, now Clarissa?", he asked for permission against my lips. I smiled, nodded my head and gave him a small kiss.
"Yes, please... Alex, I need you."