Chapter 42 Episode 42

Chapter 42 Episode 42
Chapter 42

The rain was still pouring down onto the streets that night. The lights from the vehicles reflected faintly on the wet asphalt, while Emeli and Aric were still standing under the rain with breaths that had not completely calmed.

Aric gently cupped Emeli’s cold cheek. “You’re freezing.”

Emeli lowered her head slightly while hugging herself. The cream dress she was wearing had become wet and clung to her body.

“I’m fine…” Emeli tried to endure the cold spreading through her body. She did not want this dangerous game to continue any further.

“You’re shivering.” Aric looked worried about Emeli.

Emeli wanted to deny it, but her body had already started trembling softly. Aric immediately took off his jacket and draped it over Emeli’s shoulders even though the jacket itself was already wet.

“The car is too far,” Aric murmured while looking around.

Not far from there, on the slightly uphill side of the road, there was a small villa with warm lights glowing from the front terrace.

Aric looked in that direction for a few seconds before finally speaking softly, “Let’s rest there for a while.”

Emeli also looked toward the villa before giving a small nod. Right now, she was indeed too exhausted to think too much.

Not long after that, they were already inside the small wooden-themed villa that felt warm and peaceful. The sound of rain could be heard faintly from outside the large window, while the dim yellow lights made the room feel even quieter.

Emeli stood awkwardly near the bedroom door while clutching the edge of her wet cardigan. Water dripped from her long hair onto the floor.

Aric came out of the bathroom carrying a small towel. “Come here.”

Emeli slowly walked closer. Aric immediately dried her hair gently with careful movements, as if Emeli was something incredibly precious.

“You’ll catch a cold later,” he said softly.

Emeli smiled faintly. “You’re really attentive.”

“I’ve always been like this.”

That sentence made Emeli fall silent for a moment.

Her gaze slowly lifted to Aric’s face, who was now standing so close to her. Only the sound of rain could be heard between them.

“Aric…”

“Hmm?”

“Why are you still so good to me?”

Aric smiled softly. “Because I never stopped loving you.”

Emeli’s heart immediately began beating softly.

Whether it was because of the atmosphere that night, or because of the way Aric was looking at her, Emeli felt her defenses slowly crumbling little by little.

Her hand moved slowly to grip Aric’s shirt.

“I’m scared,” she whispered softly.

Aric gently caressed her cheek. “Scared of what?”

“I’m scared I’ll lose control again…”

Aric did not answer right away. He only stared at Emeli for a few seconds before finally resting his forehead gently against hers.

“I’m also scared of losing control,” he said quietly.

Emeli immediately held her breath.

Their gazes met once again.

And like something that could no longer be stopped, their lips slowly found each other once more.

This kiss felt much slower… yet deeper.

There was no longer any rush like before. There were only two people equally drowning in the longing they had buried for so long.

Aric’s hands slowly wrapped around Emeli’s waist, pulling her closer until there was almost no distance left between them.

Meanwhile, Emeli returned his kiss with her eyes closed, letting herself sink into the warmth Aric gave her.

Outside, the rain poured even harder.

Meanwhile inside that room, the atmosphere slowly became warmer.

Aric kissed Emeli’s forehead gently before moving down to her cheeks, as if he was memorizing every part of the girl he had missed all this time.

“Emeli…” his voice sounded hoarse.

Emeli slowly opened her eyes. There was nervousness there, embarrassment… but also an enormous sense of trust toward Aric.

The man gently brushed the hair beside her face. “If you want to stop, tell me.”

Emeli bit her lip softly before finally shaking her head slightly.

That answer alone was enough to make Aric’s breathing grow heavier.

Without realizing it, Emeli took off Aric’s shirt until his chest was clearly exposed before her. Likewise with Aric, he helped Emeli remove her clothes.

The dim bedroom lights cast faint shadows over the white sheets. Time felt as though it moved slowly as two hearts that had long missed each other finally stopped holding back their feelings.

There were no excessive words that night.

Only the sound of rain… breaths colliding with one another… and fingers tightly intertwined as if afraid of losing each other again.

Aric treated Emeli carefully, yet he still made the girl lose her sense of direction every time he softly whispered her name near her ear.

Several times, Emeli held her breath while tightly gripping Aric’s shoulders. Her cheeks flushed red, while her heart pounded so hard that she herself could no longer think clearly.

“Aric…” she whispered softly.

“Hmm?”

Emeli lowered her head shyly, making Aric smile faintly before kissing the tip of her nose affectionately.

“You’re cute when you’re shy.”

“Don’t tease me…”

“I’m not teasing.” Aric gently stroked her cheek. “I’m just happy I can finally be this close to you again.”

That sentence made Emeli’s chest feel warm and tight at the same time.

That night, everything felt like a dream that was too beautiful.

Like the rain slowly washing away the distance between them.

And beneath the dim lights of that small villa room, Emeli finally allowed herself to fall once again… for the man who had always been able to make her heart find its way home.

“Aah… Aric,” Emeli moaned softly as she called Aric’s name, making Aric move his hips with even more passion.

Aric was much bigger compared to Ken, making Emeli feel unbearably tight, yet it also felt overwhelmingly pleasurable to the point she could not say anything at all.

The sweat running down his body only made Aric look even more handsome and manly.

“Ah, ah, ah… Emeli…” Aric quickened his movements, causing Emeli to cry out in pleasure.

Aric kissed Emeli’s neck, about to leave a red mark there. However, Emeli stopped him by shaking her head because she did not want any marks that might make Ken suspicious later.

Aric did not force her. Instead, he moved down to Emeli’s chest. He sucked on her nipple like a baby nursing for milk. Once again, Emeli cried out softly while moaning Aric’s name.

“Ric… slower, ah…” Emeli moaned again.

Aric smiled before kissing Emeli’s forehead. “Thank you for tonight.”