Fall For Me

Valerie’s pov

He looked determined to trap me with his irresistible charms. I was already mesmerized by the little I had seen but he went ahead to take off his shirt. What could I possibly do? Force him to stop? Turn around and bolt out of his room? Neither of them appealed to me as a good plan so I just looked away shyly.

“What are you doing?” I muttered innocently. Not like I really didn’t know what he was trying to do, I just thought it necessary to say something at the moment .

He chuckled and held my chin as usual, turning my head to face him. I caught a smug smile on his lips. Oh he was one determined tempter! How could I not look? I couldn’t resist admiring his firm chest and the beautifully toned abs lining down his belly. I was lost, so lost I felt a stinging urge in my fingers telling me to just feel the firmness. I slowly lifted my fingers to give in to my urge but fortunately I came to my senses in the nick of time.

I clenched my fist and withdrew my hand quickly, clearing my throat noisily to get rid of the awkward silence between us.

“I should leave now, thanks for letting my sisters come over” I stuttered and made to leave but I felt his strong warm hand grab my arm and he made me fall upon his chest yet again.

I tried not to scream or moan but he was right earlier, his chest was so comforting. Valerie, come to your senses I rebuked myself and tried to free myself. Then I felt his arm slide over my waist and he held me in such a tight strong grip that I couldn’t resist even if I wanted. My body was pressed against his and I felt butterflies in my tummy.

He looked deep into my eyes and muttered passionately

“I want to hold you in my arms forever” then he leaned closer to kiss my lips. I wouldn’t let him do that again, how could I be enjoying a romantic moment with the man who took me away from my perfect life and my family. I turned my face and his lips grazed my cheek. I told myself Andrew was the man I loved but I felt my cheeks burn after his kiss. Was I blushing?

There was a slight knock at the door and I found it the best opportunity to wriggle free from his grip. His grip on me had actually loosened slightly when I avoided his kiss, he was probably disappointed. However, he ignored the knock and kept his gaze fixed on me. I couldn’t let him see my flushed face so I looked down.

“I’m coming in” his assistant’s voice rang from the other end and the door opened.

My mind adviced me to be grateful to him for interrupting this moment of helplessness but my body despised his presence in the room at the moment. He attempted to walk out again but I had to take advantage of the situation and escape Carson’s exhilarating advances.

I walked into my room and hurried to my bed. Burrying my face in the pillow . I couldn’t forget the tingle in my heart when his hands touched me. My heart was still racing crazily, I couldn’t stop thinking about him.

I heard a soft knock and my door clicked open.

“Valerie, your dinner is ready ” I heard Janet’s soft voice.

” I’m not hungry ” I replied without lifting my head.

” The boss might not be pleased if you skip your dinner”

How could I possibly eat when he had filled my belly with butterflies, I mused.” I’ll just take an early breakfast tomorrow ” I assured Janet, finally lifting my head to smile at her.” I would like to sleep now ”

She excused herself quickly, leaving me alone to my conflicting thoughts again until I drifted off into a slumber.

A kiss on my forehead woke me up the next morning and I opened my eyes to find Carson towering over me wearing a big amiable smile. He was all dressed up in a grey tuxedo. The rosary I had seen on his neck last night was gone and there was a shining gold wristwatch tied around his left wrist. His both hands were sheltered in his pockets.

“Is it morning already?” I muttered drowsily trying to sit up.

” Rise and shine val” he replied arching his brows playfully.” You must’ve dreamt about me” he added.

” Seeing how you’re in my room so early… I should be the one telling you that ” I replied smartly.

” What can I say? Every moment spent without you is no better than a pain” he said sweetly and sat on the bed.

The door opened and a small group of workers came in and began to set up a table in my room. I looked at him for an explanation.

“Have breakfast with me” he said with a straight face.

” That sounds like an order as usual ” I commented dryly and rose to my feet , shuffling across the room to the washroom.

When I returned, the table was set but Carson was still sitting on the bed where I had left him.

“Don’t you want to eat with me?” He suddenly asked resting his gaze on me.

I paused, was he offended by my statement? It was just a harmless comment. Of course I wanted to eat, I was starving after skipping dinner last night. “You get offended too easily” I answered.

” I’m trying to spend more time with you so we can get to know each other like two adults ” he replied stressing the last words intentionally.

Yes, I know they were my words, there was no point stressing it. “Then let’s not play command and obey… If you’re going to be a gentleman, you have to ask a lady politely… Valerie, would you like to have breakfast with me? That sounds more like a gentleman trying to get to know a lady” I analysed in a chatty manner, demonstrating as I spoke.

He watched me quietly with an admirative smile, his brows raised teasingly. I stopped, twisting my fingers shyly. Whatever got me so chatty!

He came closer to me and tucked a few strands of my hair behind my ear, his fingers grazed my skin and i only managed to resist a shudder. “I could watch you rap on all day” he muttered and looked into my eyes “you mesmerize me Valerie”

There was an awkward silence between us for a while as I couldn’t stop staring into his cool brown eyes. Earlier I found his eyes intimidating but today, I saw passion and desire for me in those eyes. I’m probably the mesmerized one, I mused.

“Well then as a gentleman that I am, I got a gift for my woman” he said gallantly with a proud smirk.

His woman! Quite possessive but it felt good.” Really? Did you bring my parents to see me? ” I asked, bubbling with excitement.

A disappointed frown appeared on his face.” Is that all you care about? ”

“Well .. it would be nice if I could see them” I replied quietly, looking away from him with an innocent shrug.

“I got you a phone anyways” he blurted sounding offended.

My eyes widened and I lifted my gaze to him. Was he for real?