I don’t understand what compels a man to hit a woman. Is it the fact that they like to prey on the weak? Do they get pleasure from it? Is there no real remorse?
‘I’m here for Lisa,’ I told the man sternly, wiping the smile off his face completely.
‘She’s not here.’ He crossed his arms, noticing the guys around me now.
‘I know she’s not. I’m here to deliver a message from her to you. In all reality it’s from me to you.’ I punched him right in the throat, making him step back into the apartment, allowing us to enter. Carter closed the door behind him, locking it to the man’s horror. The guy held his neck as he coughed profusely. He looked at me furiously as he pulled his fist back. I avoided his obvious punch, returning one of my own to his diaphragm. He let out a sigh of breath with groans. I beat the shit out of him, punching him, kicking him in the groin.
‘If you so much as even look at Lisa again, I’ll let these two handle you next time. Maybe you’ll realize not all women are punching bags. You fucking coward.’ I spat at him as he laid on the ground bloodied and bruised. I turned to Carter and Davis, letting them finish up here while I left with Lucas. They’ll threaten him enough to where he won’t talk or press charges on me. They’ve done this often with no cop involvement, so they know how to handle this.
‘Thank you, Rose,’ Lucas whispered to me happily.
‘Anytime. I hope Lisa learns from this.’
‘Me too. I can’t afford to lose my sister.’ Lucas sounded so sad as he confessed his revelation.
‘You won’t.’
We headed home from there, feeling all kinds of stress. We were both worried for Lisa, and even though I’d beat the man so badly tonight, it didn’t feel like enough. It didn’t feel like I helped her enough. Perhaps I’ll teach her to fight or maybe Davis can. Maybe having control will help her. I wonder if she’d be willing to learn. Lucas held me close as he iced my fists. He wrapped my bloodied knuckles. It hurt, but I was glad I did it. It was damn worth it. I hope he gets the message.
‘I love you, Olive. Thank you for what you did for Lisa tonight. I didn’t know it was possible, but I think I’m even more in love with you now.’ His eyes bore into me, filling me with his love.
‘I love you too, Lucas. So very much.’
We kissed for a long while. Each kiss became more and more passionate until we were shedding our clothes and heading towards the bed. Lucas kissed me tenderly all over. It was sweet and soft. He then held me close as he gently inserted himself inside of me. He kept his chest pressed against mine and held me close as he thrusted in me. I’ve never had sex like this before. It felt so intimate, so loving. Is this what making love is?
I wrapped my arms around him, kissing him more. I loved the feel of having him pressed against me as he filled me with himself. I never wanted to let go. It felt like we were replenishing our souls. I couldn’t get enough of him and this intimate moment. It was sweet and sensual and eventually led to an amazingly long orgasm, followed by his spurts deep inside me. With another whispering I love you, we fell asleep naked in each other’s arms.
Morning came too soon, with its bright orangey hue peeking through my curtains. I squinted as my eyes began to open and focus on my surroundings. Lucas’ head laid on my chest as he let out stuffy snores. He was beautiful with his peacefully resting face. I watched him for a moment before running my fingers through his hair.
‘Mmm, that feels nice,’ he said through his raspy morning voice. I love his morning voice so much.
I continued to play with his hair while his thumb rubbed my side gently. I didn’t want to move, didn’t want to get up, but a wave of nausea hit me hard. I bolted out of bed so fast I scared Lucas. I ran towards the bathroom, mainly dry heaving since I had nothing in my stomach but acid. But even the acid came out of my throat along the way, leaving a nasty taste in my mouth.
‘Are you okay?’ He asked me as he rubbed my back.
‘Yeah, I think so. I don’t know what that was. It was random.’ I got up, brushing my teeth and washing my face. Lucas stayed by my side, still worried about me.
‘Are you sure you’re okay?’ He asked as I turned to face him.
‘I’m fine, I promise. In fact, I feel better.’
I wasn’t lying either. I did feel better already, like I only needed to puke once to be fine. I guess my stomach felt like being a dick this morning. As I figured, Lucas did not let me leave the bed. He gave me one of his shirts to wear with one of my underwear. He told me he loved to see me in his clothes the best.
‘You look damn sexy with those on. So let me admire your body.’ He said, sliding my underwear on for me. His shirt slipped over me like a mini dress, exposing my thighs but covering my underwear.
‘Admire away, sir.’ I said with a playful smirk as I sprawled myself out on the bed.
‘You don’t have to tell me twice.’
He jumped on the bed, attacking me with his lips, nibbling at me and kissing me tenderly. While he was being careful not to jostle the bed, worried he would make me nauseous. He brought me some toast and a banana for breakfast with some water. I love having Lucas take care of me when I am sick. No one has ever done that for me, at least not since mom left me. We cuddled together, watching some movies, while Lucas played with my hand.
‘You know something, Rose?’
‘No, what?’
‘I don’t know how I’m going to survive a week without you.’ He sighed, thinking about his cabin trip with his mom.
‘You and I both. I’ve grown too accustomed to you being by my side always. Plus, you’ve kind of spoiled me rotten.’ I looked up at him from his chest, staring into those adoring brown eyes. ‘But I am glad you get this time with your mom. She was genuinely touched by the gift when you guys gave it to her, so you’re not allowed to pout or be sad the entire time you are there. You should, however, text me as often as you can and call me before bed every night.’
‘I can do that.’ He smiled at me, kissing my forehead. ‘I’m going to miss you, Rose.’
‘I’ll miss you too, my Knight. A whole lot.’
I was happy for him, glad he would have this time with his family, but I am also human and in turn selfish. I wished he could stay here with me. We will have to wait till next year for our first Thanksgiving together. I am excited to spend Christmas together at least. I need to start thinking of a present for him, but what do you even get as a billionaire?
‘I’m sorry we’re missing Thanksgiving together. Leo said you are welcome to come to his house and join him and his mom and his aunt who’s flying down,’ he offered me.
‘That’s very sweet, but Hailey’s already kidnapped me for the day. She found out you wouldn’t be in town and offered for me to come to hers. Maybe I’ll start my day with Hailey and end it with Leo? I don’t want to turn him down after he so kindly offered.’
‘Sounds good to me. It makes me worry less, knowing you won’t be alone.’ He squeezed me tightly as he spoke. ‘You deserve to be happy all the time, Rose.’
‘I don’t think that’s possible, but I can be happy a lot of the time.’
‘Fine then, a lot of the time.’ He captured my lips in a sweet kiss before wiggling his eyebrows at me. ‘I’m going to make you happy now.’
He disappeared under the sheets, making me laugh. His hands slid the shirt he lent me over my hips as his fingers hooked the waistband of my underwear. He pulled them down, kissing my legs as he did. He wrapped an arm around each of my thighs, holding them firmly. He then began to devour me with his skillful tongue and wonderful mouth. I was moaning so loudly, I’d be surprised if the neighbors didn’t hear me. I lost it when Lucas sucked at my clit. I shook as I came over his face. He was sweet and put my underwear back on for me. He ran off to wash off and brush his teeth.
What am I going to do without him for a week?
