Chapter 24 Twenty Four
By evening, the resort had completely transformed.
Colorful lights glowed along the edges of the pool, music played softly from hidden speakers, and laughter filled the air. People lounged with drinks, dipped their feet in the water, or splashed playfully under the night sky.
Izzy stood by one of the lounge chairs, adjusting the light blue wrap tied around her waist. Under it was a simple but elegant bikini
nothing loud, nothing showy, but it fit her perfectly. She hadn’t planned to swim, but after a day of meetings, the cool water looked tempting.
Maya’s voice echoed in her head: “Confidence is power. Let him see what he lost.”
So, she took off the wrap, dropped it neatly on the chair, and walked toward the pool.
A few people turned to look... even the women smiled in quiet admiration. Izzy wasn’t trying to show off. She was simply being herself.. relaxed, glowing, free.
And then she heard his voice.
“Coming in, Izzy?”
Adrian stood waist-deep in the pool, his smile bright under the colored lights.
“Maybe just for a few minutes,” she said, smiling back.
When she stepped into the water, it was cool against her skin. She laughed softly as Adrian splashed near her and handed her a floating ball.
“You looked tense earlier,” he said. “I thought the water might help.”
“I do feel better,” she admitted, brushing wet hair from her face.
They played lightly for a few minutes, laughing when the ball drifted away or when Adrian pretended to dive after it. It was easy with him...simple, no pressure. At one point, he reached out instinctively, steadying her when she slipped slightly. His hand stayed at her waist, gentle but firm.
Izzy froze for half a second… not because of Adrian’s touch, but because she suddenly felt it.
That heavy, familiar stare.
Across the pool, Dominic stood near the bar area, a drink untouched in his hand. His eyes were locked on her... sharp, unreadable, furious.
She looked away quickly, pretending not to notice, but her heart thudded in her chest.
Adrian, still unaware, laughed at something another coworker said and turned back to her. “You’re shivering,” he said kindly. “Want to get out for a bit?”
“Yeah,” she murmured. “I should check my phone anyway.”
She climbed out of the pool, wrapping her towel around her shoulders as she made her way toward the lounge area. Her phone was charging near the corner bar. She reached for it, scrolling through her messages... until she suddenly felt a hand close around her wrist.
Before she could react, someone pulled her into the shadowed hallway that led to the storage area... quiet, dim, far from the music.
“Dominic..?” she started, startled.
He didn’t answer at first. He just looked at her... his jaw tight, his eyes dark and restless. His hair was slightly damp, his shirt sleeves rolled up, his chest rising and falling as if he’d been holding back too much for too long.
“I’ve missed you,” he said finally, his voice low, rough.
Izzy’s breath caught. “Dominic, you shouldn’t… ”
He stepped closer, closing the space between them. “Don’t tell me what I shouldn’t do.”
She tried to move, to create distance, but his hand stayed on her arm... not rough, but firm enough to make her stop.
“Do you know what it’s like,” he said, his voice shaking slightly, “to see you with him? To watch him touch you like that?”
Her heart raced. “We were just swimming. It’s a company event… ”
“I don’t care,” he said quietly. “You’re not just anyone to me, Izzy.”
His words cracked something inside her. She wanted to stay angry, to remind him of every time he’d ignored her, every time he’d made her feel small. But the look in his eyes... the raw, aching honesty... made her chest ache.
“Dominic, you can’t keep doing this,” she whispered. “You can’t disappear and then act like you…”
Before she could finish, he reached up, brushing a wet strand of hair from her cheek. The touch made her shiver. His hand lingered for a heartbeat longer than it should have.
“Stop,” she said softly, but her voice came out weak.
He exhaled shakily. “I’ve tried. God, I’ve tried to stay away.”
For a long moment, neither of them moved. The air between them was thick with unspoken words... frustration, desire, confusion.
Then she stepped back, breaking the spell. “You need to let me go, Dominic.”
He nodded slowly, his eyes searching hers. “I can't let go of what's mine.
Her heart twisted. “I'm not yours…
She turned and walked out of the dark hallway, to leave him standing there... torn between whatever was taunting him.
To go back to the pool, where the emusic played on, laughter echoing around as if nothing had happened. But Izzy’s pulse wouldn’t calm. She stood there staring at him.
Before she knew he kissed.. Rough and urgent.
“Fuck” He muttered as he slid his hand and caressed her nipple.
“Dominic...” She moans as he bites her nipple. “Someone might see us”
“I don't care pumpkin. Just let me touch you” His hand sliding into her panties and pushing his finger into her pussy.. She was already wet.
“Fuck… you're so wet” His finger went in faster, as he fucked her with his finger.
She dragged him close as she spread her legs, raising them and putting them on his shoulder..
“We…fuck… it feels so good.”
His lips sucked her breast, biting and pinching as he continued to finger her pussy.
She rocked his fingers, chasing pleasure. This was why he was dangerous for her, one touch and she's at his mercy.
He slid his hand out and stared at her..
Then a voice came
Calling her
It was Adrian
She froze looking at Dominic
She tried to step away from Dominic, he held her down as his lips crashed into hers. And his hands punched into her pussy, fast and deep in and out..
She moaned into his mouth..
Then he stopped…
“Come find me tonight.. by the east gate of the resort.. No panties.. No bra” He whispered into her ear.
And he walked away..
She stood there for a minute..
Starving