My Husband's Secret

Chapter 7: Taste

“That’s enough swimming for tonight.”

I was already on the shallow part so I was able to hear Red’s word from my distance. I turned around and saw him standing near the shore. His one hand is inside his pocket and the other was holding my robe.

My eyes remained at him standing tall and still on his position. He suddenly looked like a model, doing an effortless job to model the robe he was holding.

Well, I won’t deny the fact that this playboy is Greek-god personified. His features would truly make the women’s knees wobble.

His thick brows hooding his deep set eyes that seems to have an ability to attract you with an unknown force. His lips which sexily purse whenever he smirk or smile. No wonder why he was entitled to be a playboy by my friends. I am hundred percent sure he could seduce every woman he wanted.

But not… in my case.

“Who are you to decide for me,” I said, and then turned my back to continue playing with the water.

“The tide is rising and it’s getting cold.” He reasoned out.

My lips protruded as the cold breeze passed into my direction. My body automatically shiver upon the touch of the cold wind on my skin.

As much as I wanted to endure the cold just so I could I get away from him, I know that simple wish is not possible.

I took a last immerse before finally heading out. I run my fingers through my hair as I make my way toward Red. And when I was nearing his direction, it was just then when I started feeling a bit conscious.

His heavy stare sent shiver down my spine. My heart bangs loudly against my chest as he shamelessly checked me out.

Well, in terms of physical attributes, I don’t lag behind. I have my physical exercise in the morning before I go to work. I had to clear my throat in order to calm down and remind myself that I should not let this playboy affect me.

“I thought you have no plans of leaving the sea,” he said as he tried to be a ‘gentleman’ and help me with my robe. I snatched the cloth from his hand.

“I can do it.” I said as I quickly wore the robe. “Why are you still here?” I added as I walked past by him.

“Let’s have dinner.” I automatically rolled my eyes when I heard his voice behind me. The bastard even dared to follow me.

“I don’t want to dine with you,” I said without hesitation. I went straight near the lounger where I left my things. I picked up everything then went straight to the stone path to get back to my villa.

“But I want to dine with you. For sure you haven’t eaten your dinner, right?”

“I’ll be dining inside my villa so I can rest afterward,” I reasoned.

“Alright. How about breakfast tomorrow?”

“No. I have things to do.” I refused.

“Oh, you have activities here? Can I know what those are? I want to tag along with you.”

Oh my god? Is he for real? Can’t he read between the lines that I don’t want him around?

“No. I don’t want to be with you.” I said, emphasizing the last third word just so he could finally get the idea of our situation.

“Why? I am a good companion, darling. I promise you won’t get bored while I am around.” He insisted.

And it seems that those words were what I was waiting for before finally losing my patience. I stop on my tracks and turned around so I could look at him with pure irritation. He looked back at me with curiosity as if he has no idea why I am annoyed at him.

“Don’t you know the meaning of ‘no’, Red?!” I hissed. His one brow shot up and looked at me with amusement on his expression.

“Oh… I’m sorry. Am I annoying you?”

“What do you think?” I said between my gritted teeth.

“Well, I apologize for my behavior.” He said as he shrugged his shoulders, as if my irritation was not a big deal to him. I looked at him in disbelief.

Oh. So, this playboy did not know anything about refusal, huh? Does he think he could easily get every woman he wanted?

“I’ll be honest with you for one last time, Red. I am not interested to be with you! I don’t want you! Don’t waste your time on me because there’s no way that I would actually let myself sway with your words! Go find a woman who is willing to play your games!”

After I said that, I quickly turned my back to him. I hope he will finally realize that he won’t get anything from me!

Good grace. I met a few men like him, but he’s the most persistent among them all! When I tell any men who were bothering me that I am not interested in them, they immediately keep their hands to themselves.

But why is this certain Red Montenegro would not stop from… pursuing me?

I was nearing stairs of the balcony of my villa when I heard something that made me stop on my tracks once more.

“Well then, sorry to burst your bubble but I am interested in you, Arliah.”

I unconsciously turned around when I heard him mentioning my name. I looked at him, a bit surprise. He was now making his way in my direction. And good thing that I was able to gather myself.

“Cut the crap, playboy. You don’t need to lie in my face. I know what you want from me.” I said, pursing my lips. I even gave him a face that I don’t really believe what he was saying.

A smirk wound on his lips as he stopped in front of me.

“Well, why don’t you give me the favor to know what I really wanted from you? Let me see if we have the same thing in mind.”

My eyes squinted in his direction.

“My body. Do you really think that I am stupid not to know this, Red?”

The grin on his face became wider. The amusement in his eyes is dripping, as if he could not believe that he was actually hearing those facts from my lips.

Red crouched a bit. I did not foresee that, so it was too late for me to step back. I held my breath. As much as I wanted to step away, I held my things tightly in my chest as if it could save me from him.

“I won’t deny that I want your body…” he whispered. I could feel his hot breath in my ears. And I hated the fact that my body started to get warm upon hearing his hoarse voice!

Damn! Get a grip, Arliah! You are not an easy woman!

“But I want more something from you darling. More than you can ever imagine,” he continued. He inhaled a deep breath before making a step back.

I thought that he would finally leave me alone, but he repositioned himself. In a blink of an eye, our face are only a few inches away. My eyes widened in surprise. Red only stared directly into my eyes for a few seconds. And then after a while, his eyes dropped onto my lips.

I unconsciously bit my lower lip. It was not an invitation for him to kiss me. But it seemed the playboy in him took it that way.

“Let me have a taste of your sweet lips again,” he whispered as his hands found my waist. “Let me see if it wasn’t a dream.”

His face moved closer and pulled me closer to him. Before I knew it, I was shutting my eyes closed and then I felt his soft lips against mine. I let out a moan when his kiss was… possessive.

I don’t even know how he could do it. Each movement of his lips, I find myself responding. And I hated the fact that my body was now burning as he continued to give me a ferocious and lustful kiss.

Fvck! I thought you’re not an easy woman, Arliah? Why are you… liking his kisses!

I almost thank the gods when Red was the one who broke away. He looked at me with sleepy eyes.

“Fvck. I so fvcking I want you. I’ll visit you here early in the morning. Let’s have breakfast tomorrow,” he said with his sultry voice.