To The Top Of A Cliff (Girls of Chicago Series #1)

Chapter 5

I was stoned and for a moment I feel like he’s manipulating me. Clifford is definitely making me lose all of my senses with just his stare. I can’t be like this forever.

I looked at his face and saw him smiling at me. He also pulled me so I could sit beside him in front of the bar. He has a shot of whiskey in front of him. It’s entirely different from the beer he had when we were in Berkshire.

I bit my lower lip as I ordered my own drink too. Clifford looked at me and smiled. “How are you?” he asked while he leaned his elbow on the counter and rested his chin on the palm of his hand.

I smiled awkwardly. My heart is suddenly beating too fast again. To be honest, I have not imagined seeing him again. He’s in the Airforce. He could be deployed somewhere else and there’s a huge possibility of us not meeting again. So I was shocked when I saw him again.

“I’m okay,” I replied. “How about you? Furlough again?”

He chuckled and nodded. “I just got back. We were deployed in Mexico for weeks,” he replied. “I never thought I’d see you again.”

I smiled. “Same,” I replied. I wanted to add more but I stopped myself. I shouldn’t be talking nonsense in front of him. I don’t want him turned off.

He smiled and downed his shot. He asked for another shot of the same drink before turning to me. “Are you alone?”

His question sent shivers to my spine. I remember the last time he asked me that. And he’s always asking me that. Since the moment we met and I was stupid drunk.

I shook my head. “I have my officemates with me.”

He nodded and thanked the bartender for his drink. “Are you finally an intern in Valeria?” he asked me.

I looked at him, surprised that he actually remembered it. I don’t think he was paying attention that much. “Uh…yeah,” I replied, slightly taken aback because of my shock.

He smiled and I didn’t know why his smile made me feel proud that I am finally an intern in Valeria. “That’s good,” he replied. “Do you have time tomorrow?”

I froze on my spot. My mind is already in a haywire because…why is he asking if I have time tomorrow? Does he want to hook up with me again? Oh, my god! That is not who I am as a woman but I suddenly grew excited because of that thought.

I would be fooling myself if I say I’m not dreaming of our s*x every single night. I think about his touch every single time when I’m alone. There’s that feeling inside me that makes me long for his kisses. It was just one night. And I was sure there is a huge possibility that it won’t happen again.

But now he’s here. The possibility is getting bigger and bigger. And it’s eating all of me.

“I am free after my minor class.” My voice was shaking when I responded and I prayed hard that he didn’t notice the nervousness in my voice.

He nodded. “Great. Can I see you tomorrow?” he asked.

He wants to see me? Why? I want to ask him why but I wonder if that would put him off?

I gulped hard and nodded. “Sure. We can meet at the university.”

“Sure, I’ll fetch you…” he uttered while he’s getting something off his pocket. It’s his phone. It’s not exactly the latest one but I felt excited that I’m going to finally know his number.

Wait…does that mean…he wanted more than a physical relationship?

I mentally slapped myself. Why am I even thinking of a relationship now? It’s the third time we met. And he’s getting my number so he could text me when he’s already waiting for me.

“Give me your number,” he told me as he handed me his phone.

I smiled and willingly gave him my digits before handing his phone back to him. He registered my contact number before I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket.

He smiled at me. “Save my number, Julia,” he uttered.

And I swear I have never loved my name more than when he utters it. There’s that different kind of feeling in me when he calls me by my name. Is it normal for me to feel this way?

Am I already crushing on him too much?

I’ve always thought that it’s fine. Maybe I feel this way because he’s the only guy who treated me differently. Maybe I’m just amused at the fact that someone is capable of treating me like this.

I was so used to men disgusted at me—Sage and his cousins. And I didn’t really care because I don’t like any of them. Since then, I have always planned on something to plot my revenge on them. Maybe I will be doing it in the future when I’m not hiding behind my mother.

I’ll definitely show them that I’m not the woman they thought I was.

I checked on my phone and bit my lip to stop a smile from showing. He texted me with a wave emoji. Cute. I saved his number before placing my phone back inside my pocket.

“Wait…you’re not dating…” Clifford trailed.

I shook my head. “I’m not dating anyone,” I replied.

He nodded and looked down at his drink with a smile on his lips.

“Are you?”

He turned to me again and shook his head. “I don’t just date anyone, Julia,” he replied. “And don’t worry. I’m loyal like I told you.”

I smirked at him. “From what I remember, you said you’re loyal to the state.”

He laughed and shook his head. “Not just that, baby. I’m also loyal to the woman I’m dating.”

My heart started beating so fast. He called me baby. And for some reason, it triggered something in me. My heart is about to leap out of my chest. Was he talking about me?

He gave me a stern stare. His dark brown eyes are zeroed on mine like he’s scared that I would disappear any moment. He bit his lower bit before reaching for my face. “Do you want to get out of here?” he asked me.

I gulped hard, melting under his simple touch. “Yes.”

***

Clifford pushed me on the wall before crashing his lips on mine. He’s kissing me like he’s been deprived of kissing someone for years. He was kissing me nonstop, literally taking my breath away.

We were supposed to check into a hotel but he couldn’t wait so we settled on an empty and abandoned guardhouse on the neglected side of the parking lot.

I was trying so hard not to moan because I know that it will echo in the whole parking lot. So when his kisses went to my neck, I bit my lip hard just to stop myself from moaning in pleasure.

“I miss you,” he whispered against my skin. “Your body is all I think about when I was gone.”

I shut my eyes hard as I felt him unzipping my pants.

“I hate your pants,” he whispered as he continued to suck on my neck. “Don’t wear pants when you’re with me.”

That’s noted. I won’t wear pants tomorrow. I was panting hard as he started inserting his finger inside my panties. He immediately found my clit and started rubbing it nonstop, sending me even more pleasure.

“Clifford,” I whispered. “Do you want to do this in my car?” I asked him.

He breathed against my skin. “Do you want to be in your car?” he asked me back.

I nodded. “I want to moan,” I confessed.

He chuckled and nodded. He removed his fingers on me and zipped my pants up. He gave me a kiss on the lips. “Lead the way, Julia.”

I swallowed hard and almost ran to my car. I opened the backseat and pushed Clifford to get in before me. He removed my pants first before letting me sit on his lap.

His fingers went back to where they were and started rubbing my clit while I removed my top and my bra. Clifford immediately engulfed one of my n*****s and sucked it while his fingers are flicking over my slick folds.

He continued doing that until I crumbled and came on his hand.

“You’re so good,” I whispered after shuddering.

He smirked and ripped my panties off me before laying me on the backseat. He opened my legs wide as he started diving on my core.

“Clifford, what are you---Oh, my god!” I couldn’t help but moan when I felt his tongue on my heated folds, flicking and doing all the wonders I haven’t felt before.

I held onto his hair as he started f*****g me with his tongue, making me lose my mind. He didn’t do this the last time and I wonder why. This feels extremely good and I already am close to coming once again when I felt him inserting two fingers inside me.

He started thrusting his fingers while sucking on my clit. I arched my back as I felt all the sensations coming back to me. I am near my climax once again.

“Jesus, Clifford!” I moaned out loud as I felt another earth-shattering release. But this time, inside his mouth.

He licked me clean before I saw him removing his boxers. When he freed his proud glory, I couldn’t help but curse. I got up and held it. I missed this. I didn’t hold it before but this time I have and I will do what I have been imagining.

I kissed his head before covering it with my mouth.

“s**t, baby,” Clifford uttered when I started engulfing his whole length. He held my hair and made me face him while his member is still in my mouth. He shook his head and pulled me up to kiss him. “Don’t do that,” he whispered. “Your face giving me a head is going to haunt me in my sleep. I love it but I’m probably going to miss it when I’m in the base. Don’t do that to me, baby.”

He leaned in and kissed me once more, this time harder and even more powerful. He bit my lower lip and thrusted his tongue inside my mouth, fighting for dominance—trying to own each and every corner like it’s his own territory.

I hummed against his kiss. “I want you now, Clifford,” I told him in a pleading voice. “Please take me.”

He looked deep into my eyes as his jaw clenched. So hot. He’s so f*****g hot. I don’t think I’ll ever look at any guy the way I look at him. He’s ruined everyone for me. I’m going to keep longing for him, too.

He sat and placed me on his lap. His length is rubbing against my sensitive flesh. He caressed my face as he positioned his shaft on my entrance.

“Go down slowly. It’s only your second time. It will still be painful,” he told me in a soft voice.

I nodded and did like what he said. He was whispering some sweet words to me until I finally felt him whole inside me.

I looked at him and saw him looking back at me with eyes filled with lust and burning pleasure.

“You feel so good,” he uttered as he slowly moved me up and down. “Do you like it?” he asked.

I bit my lower lip and shut my eyes as I felt him hitting that same spot once again. I moaned and gasped as he started controlling my movement until it was so fast.

His brows are furrowed and jaw is clenched as he concentrated on my movement. He bit his lower lip and I don’t know…but that sent all the sensations back to me.

He was panting really hard when he looked at me with a strained expression while I’m already on the edge. “I’m coming,” he whispered to me before convulsing with me. I’m f*****g doomed.