Chapter 51 Surrender
“Now the entire world will know that we’re in a relationship. Alexander and dad will know that I’m in Singapore with you and they’ll now be after your blood. I’ll be grounded like a teenager for no fault of mine! What have you done, Nicholas?” demanded Alyssa as she slumped onto the couch opposite him. Already at her wit's end, Alyssa covered her face with her hands, not wanting to face the reality.
“I’ve already told Alexander that we are in a relationship, remember? So this shouldn’t shock him at all!” Nicholas defended himself.
“That was different. He took it as a joke!” she pointed out.
“I didn’t mean it as a joke.”
“It wasn’t real anyway, Nicholas. That’s the reason Alexander didn’t react much, but this time, the entire world will know about it,” she explained as a feeling of dread clutched at her heart.
“I’m sure Anthony won’t tell a soul. He’ll try to find out the truth.” Alyssa sighed, knowing that Nicholas was equally worried that Anthony would publish it in the celebrity gossip column the next day!
“Hope he realizes that it’s a lie,” she said while Nicholas gave her a pointed look as if surprised by her statement.
“No, it isn’t a lie. After what we shared, I want to give our relationship a chance,” he blurted out. Alyssa gaped at him, totally taken aback by his words. Then realization dawned on her, and she glared at him angrily.
“What did we share, Nicholas? Just a little making out because we were bored? I’m sure you’ve shared much more with the woman who was with you in the pool last night. Sorry, I’m not interested in you or your kindness. I’m just waiting for this trip to get over. After that, we might never meet again,” she said, getting up to go somewhere far from him.
“You’re wrong, Alyssa. You only saw half the picture last night. I was with Everly and her husband Seth last night at the pool. When Seth had gone to fetch us drinks, you saw me with Everly. All three of us were in school together. They married one another after we graduated high school and moved here to Singapore. Ever since on every trip here, I meet them and their three kids. It’s as simple as that.” Alyssa stood staring at him with disbelief, feeling a little foolish for overreacting. It was the most awkward situation since her jealousy and immaturity were now out in the open and the victorious smirk on Nicholas’s face looked threatening. He slowly got up and took two steps towards her, his eyes fixed upon her.
Alyssa took a step backwards with every one of his, while her eyes were locked with his in a hypnotic daze. What was he up to now? Would he claim her, knowing that she desired, loved, and needed him? Her back hit a wall and her breath hitched when he pinned her against it with his body.
“Surrender to me, Alyssa. I’m not what you think of me to be. I’m only interested in you. I only want you.” With his raspy voice playing with her senses, his intense eyes holding her gaze, his hot, sey body imprisoning her, Alyssa lost all her restraint. Her mind was in a mush and she was intoxicated by his nearness.
“What do you want, Nicholas?” she breathed, unable to look away, to control the pounding of her heart, to think straight. She knew what she was getting into, but she didn’t care. The intense need burning in the pit of her stomach blinded her, and she caught his head and pulled it down towards hers.
Nicholas needed no invitation and smashed his lips to hers to take what she was willingly giving him. It pleased him to see that her condition was no better than his. He groaned with pleasure when she parted her mouth for him, inviting him to deepen the kiss. Nicholas plunged his tongue, and the kiss turned into a fierce battle of their mouths, the intensity of which overwhelmed them. They knew that this couldn’t be just seual desire between them. It was something deeper, like an elemental need that arose straight from within their souls.
Nicholas caught her head to dominate the kiss, his whole body needing everything she was offering. He didn’t want it to end. He could continue to kiss her till his last breath! When he felt her kiss him back, he knew she was the one for him. This was no ordinary desire! He pulled her closer and groaned with pleasure, intensifying the kiss till she broke off for breath, holding his gaze. The kiss didn’t satisfy them at all but kindled a deep hunger inside them for each other.
Nicholas picked her up bridal style and carried her towards the bedroom, his eyes still holding her gaze, giving her ample time to decline. Alyssa had no reason to decline. She loved him and after his admission, she totally surrendered to him. She wanted to explore this magic that they shared.
He deposited her gently on the bed and followed her onto it, moving with a primal, animal-like grace that made her breath hitch with anticipation. His thick muscular leg clamped her underneath him while his fingers undid the skirt and pulled it out of her. With his eyes holding her gaze, he slowly unbuttoned her shirt, giving her ample time to back out.
“What do you need, Alyssa?” he rasped, leaning forward and kissing her neck. His fingers worked deftly on her top as he sucked, bit, marked, and branded her there.
“You, Nicholas,” she whispered, closing her eyes when she felt his hands on her bare breats. His fingers teased the niples while his mouth trailed from her neck to give them equal attention.
“Is this what you want?” he whispered hoarsely, while Alyssa tugged at his shirt.
“More,” she whispered breathlessly. It was a single word, but it meant the world to Nicholas and he released her for a second to pull the tee shirt out of him. “I want to see you.” It was a soft plea, but Nicholas heard it clearly. He flashed her a charming smile and unbuttoned his trousers, easing them off him. Alyssa's eyes noted the massive bulge he sported, and she gasped when he pulled his boxers down to release his magnificent shaft. She had never seen such a massive arousal in her entire life, and her eyes widened, realizing how much he needed her. Satisfied with her reaction to him, Nicholas came towards her and placed her hand over his throbbing hardness.
She stroked him till he just removed her hand. “Later,” he whispered with a peck, seeing her startled expression. He parted her legs and pulled her to the edge of the bed. Kneeling down before her, he kissed her dripping wet folds, his tongue working its magic there. It made her clutch at his hair and push his head more into her. “Don’t stop, please,” she whispered hoarsely. Nicholas increased his rhythm till she came undone into his mouth.
“More,” she whispered, and this time he knew he had to be inside her. Grabbing a packet of protection from the nightstand, he pulled it on over his shaft. Parting her legs, he thrust in at one go when she cried out in pain. Nicholas stilled, worried to his wit’s end.
“Do you want me to stop?” he whispered hoarsely.
“No, just be still for a few seconds.” Later, when the pain subsided, he slowly increased his pace, thrusting in and out of her. A deep sense of satisfaction washed over Alyssa. She had always dreamed of making love to the man she loved, and now that dream had come true. So after the trip, even if they were separated for life, she would have these memories of them together to spend her life with.
“Are you okay?” he whispered, seeing her deep in thought. Was she repenting it now?
“I’m perfectly fine. I’ve wanted this for quite some time,” she admitted, drawing a groan of need from him. With his breathing uneven, he moved in and out of her with a maddening rhythm and all that could be heard was the slapping of their bodies against each other.
“I’ve wanted this forever,” he whispered hoarsely. Alyssa’s heart filled up with an overwhelming need to please him. Maybe he didn’t love her back, but at least he needed her in some way. They climaxed together and lay sated for a while, but Alyssa could feel his hardness against her soft body. She stroked him and he groaned with pleasure.
“I need you more, Alyssa,” he whispered, and she nodded. She somehow knew that he wanted more. He made love to her again and gave her some time to regain her energy for another round. Exhausted, Alyssa closed her eyes while Nicholas covered her with a soft duvet as she slept.
“I love you, Nicholas,” she whispered in her sleep, making Nicholas go absolutely still.