Chapter three

He stepped into the shower and I dumbly stood at the entrance of his tropical rain-typed shower, lustfully gazing at his perfectly sculpted body. He chuckled and gazed at me curiously, lightly tilting his head to the left with a raised eyebrow. ''Am I seriously going to be taking this shower alone?'' He pouted cutely.

I burst into a fit of giggles as I saw him pout like a child. It amazed me that someone so stunning and unattainable was standing right in front of me. To know that he wanted me, even just for a one night stand left me dumbfounded. One night stand. I frowned upon the thought but decided to push it aside and enjoy the precious memories he'd given me on my 18th birthday.

With that, I stepped into the spacious shower with him as he then caressed my cheek and smiled tenderly. I was lost in his gaze and felt strong arms wrap around me, giving me a mixed set of emotions as water was trickling down our bodies.

His smile faded and instead, he drew a serious expression. Just what was he thinking of?

Instinctively, my hand went up to his cheek and and I gave him a reassuring smile. A smile that showed happiness for everything he had given me but which I knew could not last.

''You… remind me of someone very dear to me. Please stay the night in my arms.. I- I beg of you… please.'' He whispered.

My heart sank at the thought that he was thinking of someone else in this treasurable moment. My head was screaming at me, telling me not to comply to his request, trying to save me from further emotional turmoil but my heart was overpowering my thoughts. I just wanted to stay as long as I possibly could with this man holding me right this instant.

I nodded my head slightly to show an agreement to his request and he kissed me with so much passion, that I found it overwhelming and left me on the brink of fainting. But it was his arms tightly bound around my waist which snapped me back into reality. I gasped at the force of the kiss, giving him an entrance to my mouth and he explored every inch with his expert tongue. Getting more aroused by his hand travelling to my backside, I wrestled his tongue with mine until he surrendered so I could return the favour. My hand then went from his neck down to his broad, wet shoulders. The image of him at the blue lagoon was no match to this one. Especially since he was with me. Even if it were just for a moment.

He lifted me with one hand, forcing me to wrap my legs round him to support myself. His other hand was exploring every inch of my body. I was shocked at the thought that he could support me with one hand, but I was too lost in the hardening sensation of his member against my inner thigh. The water of the shower was lubricating each part of our bodies even though I was already yearning for him. I arched my back in delight as he grabbed my backside and tantilisingly licked my neck as I gasped for air. My hand then found its way to his beautiful dark hair and grasped it, letting him know that I wanted more.

His kisses travelled down south until I felt his slick tongue against my erect nipple. Oh, how I adored his little assaults to my overly sensitive nipple caused by the heat of both shower and the heat between us. He nipped and soothed with his tongue over and over again, taking each breast in turn until he could take no more of my moans of ecstasy.

He looked up to me who still holding onto him, as if to ask for permission. I bit my lip in response and he suddenly thrust into me fast and hard. I gasped at the sudden action but loved every second of it.

I could feel him get harder so my walls clenched onto his fullness as he pulled out to thrust back into me. We continued this tango of ours til he gently put me down onto the shower floor, kissing me as he was still inside me, took my hands then swiftly turned me around so that I was facing the wall and his chest was pressed tightly against my back.

I felt wet kisses being trailed from behind my ear, down to my tense shoulder.

''Why are you so tense? Relax… I want to please you.'' I immediately softened to his husky yet soothing whispers.

I placed my hands on the wall to give him a better angle as well as to support myself as I could feel him enter me with his warm fullness.

He pounded harder this time, showing no mercy. ''Ah- Fuck! Maya!''

I had regained that intense sensation pooling inside my lower belly and I coud feel us explode simultaneously allowing us to enter a world full of ecstasy. However, this feeling did not last for long. My heart shattered into a million pieces as I remembered him calling out a woman with the name of 'Maya'.

He turned me once again so that I was facing him and I was thankful that we were still under the pouring water of his exquisite shower as he wouldn't be able to see my tears.

'Are you okay? I'm sorry for being rough.'' He asked me with concern filling his beautiful blue eyes.

At that, I couldn't help but give a small smile. 'Yes, I'm perfectly fine' I lied.

I felt exhausted both physically and mentally. I wanted to go home. I couldn't stand being here any longer and I had to find a way to escape this bittersweet dream.

As we got out of the shower, I wiped away some steam from the side mirror beside the shower and looked at myself as I wrapped myself in a towel that David had handed me. I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist and just stared at our reflection. We looked like a new couple as he looked at me so lovingly.

No. He isn't looking at YOU like that. He's looking at MAYA.

I felt a tear escape the corner of my eye and he noticed as he turned me around swiftly and took my face in his masculine hands. His eyes searched mine for an answer to my tears.

I tiptoed and softly but swiftly kissed his lips. ''Thank you for giving me the best birthday present.''

His gaze softened at my word and I could feel his tense posture finally relax.

I couldn't possibly show him my heartbroken state. He showed so much passion and love towards his vision of Maya in me. I knew he had a tragic hidden past in him, but I had no right in tresspassing into this area where it would most likely be forbidden to anyone.

Get away from him Aisha. He got what he wanted. Don't get yourself tangled in his hallucinations.

I looked at him one more time as I let out a sigh and grabbed hold of his hand. I stared at our entwined fingers. ''Lets go get some sleep, eh?'' I said as I mentally prepared myself to leave him.

He lazily smiled at the thought of sleeping '' That would be nice. Come.'' He pulled me towards his kingsized bed and placed himself on the beautiful, crisp white sheets.

I smiled at his Adonis-like pose and laid myself next to him. He propped himself up on one elbow and studied my face, making me slightly uncomfortable, knowing that he had thoughts of this Maya girl as he looked at me like that.

I turned to my side so that my back was facing him. I refuse to show him tears as my whole body silently shook with exasperation and sorrow. I felt him shift so that he was spooning me and I heard him sigh. As he was falling asleep, I could hear him mumble something along the lines of ''I'm so glad I met you. You are my saviour, my angel.''.

Once I knew he was fast asleep due to the sound of his light snores, I gently slid out of his arms, trying my best not to wake him. I had succesfully managed to get out of his grip and proceeded in finding my clothes scattered around the floor. I slipped my dress on, and tied my hair in a loose bun. Picking up my heels off the floor, I tiptoed to his side of the bed. I stood there and gazed at his peaceful and angelic face.

I realised that I had developped strong feelings for this man sleeping before me in the short space of time. It seemed strange but I couldn't help it. Everything was perfect until he had mentioned the other woman's name.

I scrambled into my purse to find a scrap piece of paperand a pencil and jotted down a few words and then placed it on his bedside table.

I felt a sob starting to form in my throat, indicating that I had to leave; it was now or never.

I bent down carefully and placed a light kiss on his lips. A feeling that I would treasure for the rest of my life. I pulled away and let a tear trickle down the side of my face, accidentally landing on his cheek. He stirred but nothing more. I sighed in relief and turned around, walking as quietly as possible into the living room and up to the front door.

My bubble had finally been burst. And it was time to get back to reality.