Chanel POV
I was surprised with myself, but I cannot get my words back.
“Are you sure, Chanel?” Alex asked. The way he says my name, being near him, made me feel things I have not experienced. It was similar though from the first time I met him, but more intense.
“Yeah. Only to sleep. It’s a king-sized bed, we will surely fit.” I cannot look at him straight in the eye, so I dropped my gaze to carpeted floor. He was wearing white shirt and black sweatpants, showing off his lean and muscular body. I pulled myself up and sat. “It’s okay if you don’t want to. I just thought we could still talk.” I noticed that I was still holding his hand. I gently removed it, but Alex pulled it back. I still find it weird to call him Alex.
“I sleep naked. Will that be okay with you?” Alex said with a hint of smile in his voice. What a tease!
“Oh!” He was laughing next. Wow, how can a guy laugh so sexily?
“I like seeing you blush.” He laughed at me again. “Okay, babe, you would have to scoot over, cause I’m more comfortable being on the side nearer the door. If that’s okay with you.” Did he just call me “babe”? I pretended that I did not notice. Don’t want things getting more awkward, do we? I wouldn’t want to wander out of this hotel in the middle of the night.
I scooted to the middle, so he could get comfortable on the bed.
“What do you want to talk about?” Alex asked when he got settled in. He sat against the headboard.
“I have told you about my life story. Why don’t we talk about you?”
“You want to hear about my life story? Then prepare to get bored.”
I smiled at that. “I’m sure it’s not that bad.”
He told me he is an only child and has a close relationship with his parents. He owns a modest software company and is currently handling a number of hotels. Talk about big time. I felt small sitting beside him.
“But, how come you were a teacher in Santa Cruz?”
“I was nursing a heartbreak.” Oh. “My ex-girlfriend used to push for us to get married two years ago. I asked for a little bit of time. But when I proposed, she rejected me.” He smiled sadly, then continued. “She was already seeing another guy behind my back, who promised marriage to her.”
“Whoah. How was your life boring?” My eyes went wide. “But are you okay now?
“I am. Thanks to you.” He chuckled. I slapped his arm. I knew he was only teasing me. “She is getting married this coming Saturday in this hotel.”
“What?! That’s why you are here? She invited you?”
“No, she did not invite me. I invited myself.” He chuckled.
“Hmm... do you have plans of ruining her wedding?” I narrowed my eyes at him.
“Not exactly. I’m just going to show my face and congratulate the couple.”
I could not help it, but I yawned. “Hey, sleepyhead.” He slides down then pulled me to his side, putting my head on his shoulder. His arms hooked around my back to my waist. “See, my story got you bored.”
“Oh no! I’m sorry! It’s just that I am used to waking up early.” I yawned again.
“Hush, babe.” He tightened his hold on me. “Are you comfortable?” I’ve never been so comfortable in my life. My goodness! What’s happening to me?
“Are you?” I asked back.
“Yeah. But you may want to put your arm here.” He got my left arm and put it over his torso. “Better?”
“Yeah.” I moved my head sidewards, inhaling his manly scent.
“Sleep tight, babe.” He kissed the top of my head.
OH GOSH! This was not what I had expected when I said to sleep beside me. It would be us on opposite sides of the bed, not snuggling next to each other.
How can I be so stupid to let us sleep this way? I chuckled inwardly. Me being stupid, but happy and satisfied.
I opened one eye, then another. I just had one of the best sleeps ever. I wanted to stretch out a bit, but couldn’t. I shifted my gaze downward. Legs are entangled, my upper body is trapped in a tight embrace, Alex’s hands on the underside of my breasts. Seeing what our position looked like, my breath hitched.
I can feel Alex behind me, breathing down on my neck, his chest on my backside, his...umm...tool poking my thigh. I feel myself getting all warm. Should I wake him up?
“Good morning, Chanel. Did you sleep well? Shall I order breakfast in bed?” Oh, he’s awake! He even tightened his arms around me.
“Can’t breathe, Alex.” I patted his arms.
“Oh sorry. This is the first time that I felt so relaxed for a long time.” He kissed my shoulder then retrieved his arms and legs. He stood up and went to the bathroom. “Five minutes.” He called out.
I have to be out of the bed when he comes out. Oh no! How do I look like?
I went on a panic mode and went in front of a mirror. Hmm… except for the messy hair, I look okay. Morning breath? Yuck!
There must be another bathroom here. Alex got inside the bedroom last night already showered. I explored the suite and found the other bathroom. I sighed. I wish I could have the same bathroom as this one. The other bathroom is bigger and better, as it has its own jacuzzi over-looking the beach. But I could settle for this one. I got showered quickly, hoping I’ll be finished by the time Alex is done also.
I have just stepped out of the bathroom wearing only a robe and a towel on my head, when I heard Alex from the master’s bedroom.
“Chanel? Shall I just call for food service? Or would you rather we go to downstairs? They serve buffet breakfast. Perhaps you would like to see the selection.”
My ears perked up when I heard the word “buffet”. Yeah, I’m a foodie. Yeah, I would like to go downstairs, but…
“Wanna go down?” Alex stepped out of the master’s bedroom. He’s wearing a deep blue board shorts. Just a freaking pair of board shorts! He’s half-naked! No top at all. My eyes raked his body from top to bottom. Paused a few seconds down his abs.
Chanel, calm down! You’re drooling!
I hear Alex chuckle. I instantly closed my mouth and pretended to look for my tote bag.
“I- uh – I… want to try the buffet.” I cleared my throat. “I don’t exactly have clothes. So, we stay here.” I can’t wear the clothes that I wore yesterday. Eww!
I peered at him under my lashes and saw him holding out paper bags. Chanel and Victoria’s Secret.
“Here, I hope it fits you well.” He took my hand and pulled me towards the master’s bedroom. “Dress up. Be ready in fifteen minutes?” He dropped the bags on the bed and walked out of the door.
“But…” I followed him out of the door.
“No buts.” He pushed me back to the room and closed the door.
When did he buy these? The shops were not even open yet. And these are expensive. I can’t pay for these. Perhaps I can squeeze in the VS lingerie in my budget. But the dress and sandals. There is a handbag, perfume and make-up too. All from Chanel.
I put on the mini sexy blue tube dress. It felt tight on my boobs, but other than that it fits perfectly. It showed off my slim waist, and bumps at the back. The sandals were white slip-on, accentuated with old on the straps. How did he even know my size?
Oh, my goodness! I think he bought every type of make-up. There’s foundation, bronzer, highlighter, lipstick, eyeliner, mascara. You name it, it's there! I do not even use many of these things. I am done with lip balm and a little mascara. I let my wavy hair down, then sprayed a little perfume below my earlobes and wrist. All done! Got my phone, sent a short update to Jenny, picked-up the handbag, then out to the living room.
Alex, who was facing the window, is now wearing a white buttoned up shirt with khaki shorts. I walked up to him shyly and said, “Hi!” He turned around and I saw how his gorgeous eyes lingered on my face and t**s before they raked down the rest of my body. I could feel the goosebumps rising on my arms and at the back of my neck. “Do I look okay?” I asked worriedly. He hadn’t spoken a word for what felt like minutes. His Adam’s apple bobbed up and down.
He cupped my chin. His other hand pushed a stray hair strand out of my face. “You look beautiful, Chanel.”
“Thank you.” I breathed out, then bit my bottom lip. His eyes followed my movement. Then he was back staring at me. I could not take my eyes away from him either. Alex moved closer. My heart was pounding. Am I going to get my first kiss? Am I ready for this? He then ran his thumb across my bottom lip. “So beautiful.”
“Chanel?”
“Hmm?”
“Have you ever been kissed?”
“No.” My breathing got heavier.
“Can I kiss you?”
“Yes.” He hooked his arm around my waist and raised me up a bit. My hand went up around his neck. His head went down, then I closed my eyes.
His lips were warm and soft. He went to nipping and sucking my lower lip.
Alex then licked my lips. “Let me in, babe.”
I opened my mouth and he started to wrestle my tongue. I copied his movements. He tilted his head, then I felt him kissing me deeper. He tasted minty and sweet.
I didn’t know how long we kissed. But we had to stop to breathe. My head was spinning. He leaned his forehead to mine. Both of us taking deep breaths.