WARNING! THIS CHAPTER HAS A LEMON IN IT. SAID LEMON WILL BE SEPARATED BY ****** FROM THE REST OF THE CHAPTER. PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE AS YOU PROCEED! THANK YOU!
The following week, Bulma allows me the afternoon of the charity ball off. I am under strict orders to get award ceremony level glamorous for the night. She books nail technicians, hair stylists, and makeup artists. She is pulling out all the stops far beyond 'the whole nine yards.' I am so not use to this kind, nor this much, pampering. She and her mother each have their own teams working on themselves.
Tien is already here and Gohan has gone back to the cabin to spend the weekend with his dad. Of course, he wanted to stay to see all of us dressed up, so we bribed him with a phone call once we are ready. That boy sure gets his stubborn streak from his mother.
With my nails painted with a French manicure and my hair in a short, beachy look, the makeup artist thoughtfully considers my face and my gown. He requests that I don my jewelry. "What are you trying to decide?" I ask with a hint of uncertainty.
"I cannot decide if I should give you a natural look or completely glam you up." He retorts in a very thick French accent. "I don't want you makeup to clash with you gown, because there is a lot going on with it."
"If you want my vote, go natural. I've never really liked the smoky eye look on me." I offer.
"Oui, natural look it is. Close your eyes and do NOT move a muscle."
"Yes, sir." I close my eyes and try to relax as the man begins on my face. Even though he is a professional, I'm still skeptical. I'm not supposed to move, so I guess I can't converse with the guy.
There are three knocks on the door. Joseph pauses and allows me to reply. "Who is it?"
"Tien. Are you decent?"
"No. What do you need, Misiu?" I could almost hear his blush through the door.
"Bulma wanted me to convey that there are just under two hours until we need to be ready for this charity thing."
"Don't let Bulma hear you call it a 'thing.' She'll have your hide one way or another." I giggle.
"I'd like to see her try." He playfully scoffs back.
At Joseph's throat clearing, I nod, knowing he wants to finish. "Alright, go tell her the message was received and let Joseph finish." I close my eyes again and my makeup artist continues.
Soon, Joseph is finished and turns me toward the vanity mirror to see my transformed face. I am in such awe. He gives me a flawless natural look with some fake eyelashes. "Thank you, Joseph. I believe I look perfect for tonight."
"But, of course. I do not allow my clients to see my finished unless they are absolutely flawless by my standards. Thank you for being a perfect client. I'm not use to the sincere gratitude with the rich and famous for my work."
"I'm not rich, nor famous, but Bulma is not one to throw around her money unless she absolutely has to. She's very aware of the fact that she still needs manners. I'll tell her to hire you for me for all the Capsule Corporation events. I better hurry and get my gown on. Thank you again." I beam.
Once he had left, I stroll to my walk-in closet. Hanging on my display rack, is my beautiful beady gown. I hope is still fit me like before. Then again, Bulma has been a drill sergeant about my eating habits, so it should be fine.
"There you are." Bulma says as she enters my closet. "Would you like some help so you don't smudge anything?"
"Yes, please. Thanks. Are you sure I should even be going to this?" I'm a little overwhelmed by being part of such a high societal event.
"Absolutely. Tonight wouldn't be possible without you. You look positively radiant. Tien is going to be so blown away. You are the best assistant that we've ever had, so you definitely belong with us at that ball. Bulma relays as she zips me up. "Thank you, seriously, for everything you do. You are the oil we've been missing in out machine of a business. Let me get your heels." The soon-to-be CEO snags up my silvery heels as I tenderly sit in the chair of my closet. She makes a show of slipping them onto my feet.
"Dork." I snicker.
"Hi, longest friend of Goku Son, have we met?" She snickers back.
"Touche." I laugh. Bulma helps me stand and rushes to the bedroom door. "I've got to go do final touches. I'll have Tien waiting at the stairs." And she vanishes.
I take a calming breath to, hopefully, calm my nerves. Doing a few twists and turn to see myself in the mirror, "I guess I'm ready. Can't keep them waiting."
I grab my clutch bag and glide to my door. Making sure I had my bedroom key and some money for drinks and silent auction items, I open my door and lock it. As I turn toward the staircase, I see Tien. The sight of him in his suit stops me in my tracks. I never thought he could look any more handsome. He is adjusting his tie in the hall mirror.
My escort was looking extremely charming in a finely tailored charcoal grey suit with a vest and necktie in the same shade of blue as my gown. Showing off his broad shoulders and long legs.
I begin my approach toward my strikingly dashing friend again. "Tien, you look handsome tonight. Thank you so much for accompanying me tonight."
Tien turns toward me and his jaw drops. I wasn't expecting that kind of reaction, though it did help boost my confidence. He finally snaps out of his surprise. "Wow, you look breathtaking. I'm honored that you chose me. Shall we join Vegeta and Bulma?" Being ever the gentleman, Tien offers his arm to me.
Fortunately for me, I had my dress hemmed so I wouldn't have to pick it up when going up and down stairs. Once Tien and I get to the main level of the house, we join the others.
Vegeta is in a black suit with coat tails. That's probably the closest Bulma would allow him to wearing a cape. Completing his look, the prince is sporting a black vest with a golden brown paisley pattern. He matches perfectly with Bulma's shapely, revealing, silver gown.
Her dress has that chunky beading from around her neck in a halter top with a diamond opening down to the base of her rib cage. From her armpits to the top of her hips is a sheer skin color. It's the kind of fabric pantyhose are made of. The beading goes down her hips in a rainfall pattern to mid-thigh before stopping.
"You both look amazing! Are we ready to party?" Bulma greets us. Vegeta eyes us both before making eye contact with me and smirks. Looks like the prince approves of our looks.
"You both look so fancy! Bulma, that dress is perfect for you. Prince Vegeta, you look absolutely regal in your tuxedo. Let's go." Tien and I allow the other couple to get ahead of us by a few feet. "We're going to be witnessing history tonight." I whisper to the man beside me.
"Yeah, she deserves is. I've never met anyone as smart, business-savvy, and genuine. Capsule Corporation has always been one of the top businesses in the world, but Bulma has the drive and creativity to make it number one. I'm honored to be one of her few longest friends to be able to witness this." The tall man smiles.
The Capsule Corporation Event Center is next door to the residential compound. Tien, being the smart man, he is, gently lifts me so I look as if I'm still walking beside him, my feet aren't touching the ground. Saving my feet and my heels from pain damage, respectfully. Thank goodness he's so thoughtful.
Just as we are nearing the red carpet, Tien sets me down and offers his arm to me once more. Bulma and Vegeta pose for various media photos. As Bulma gets pulled into an interview, Tien and I take our turn with the photographers.
Suddenly, Bulma shouts to everyone within hearing distance, "Presenting the woman who made tonight as fabulous as it is, Alicia and her date, former World Martial Arts Tournament champion, Tien Shinhan!" Earning a blush and chuckle from both of us. Typical Bulma.
Dinner went off without a hitch. Once all the dishes were completely cleared away, Bulma ascends the dais to the podium.
"Good evening, esteemed colleagues and guests! Welcome to the 29th annual Capsule Corporation Charity Ball. My name is Bulma Briefs and I am the daughter of owner and lead inventor, Dr. Trouser Briefs. My father invented the essential Dino-caps, leading him to launching one of the most successful technology innovation companies in the world. Unlike many other founders and CEO's, around the world, my father never lost his sense of humility, and in turn, has never been one to refuse helping those going through difficult times. I invite you to have fun and empty your wallets. Please help me recognize the man of the hour, my father, Dr. Trouser Briefs!"
Dr. Briefs rises from his seat and joins Bulma at the stage. The elder man hugs his daughter and takes her hand, signaling his wish for her to stay.
"Greetings, ladies and gentleman. Roughly forty years ago, I was struck with the inspiration for my first invention, the Dino-caps. Watching and experiencing the stress and chaos of college move-in day. I remember thinking that there needed to be an easier way to accomplish the move that would prove a more stress-free environment. With the help of my supportive parents, I was able to calculate, design, and produce my invention. From there, Dino-caps became a household name and item. I'd always made it known to all that I would never let anyone with a need or want for them, keeping them affordable.
"When King Piccolo threatened out planet, I had been in the process of configuring the calculations for climate controls for food and beverage storage, but at the age of 19, my daughter had built one for a young friend of hers, who was severely injured from bravely battling one of Piccolo's minions. My daughter had accomplished in hours what I had been attempting to figure out for months at that point.
"As a father, that was my proudest moment of my daughter. Her heart steered her want and determination to help save the young man to the utmost of her abilities. As a result, I gave her one of my lesser used laboratories as her own. She seized the opportunity with a passion I hadn't witnessed since my dearly departed parents.
"With her passion and getting her own degrees in business management, physics, and engineering, Bulma rose to being the Vice President and my co-lead developer in the company. I knew I would be turning the entirety of Capsule Corporation to my daughter, Bulma, once she was ready.
"In replacing the aforementioned proudest moment of my daughter, from this moment forward, Bulma is now the owner and CEO of Capsule Corporation. While I will continue working in my lab. Join me in a round of applause in congratulating the new CEO, Bulma Briefs."
As the thundering applause erupts, I look at Bulma. My new boss has tears in her eyes, staring at her father in shock and awe. Giving him a watery, proud smile, Bulma hugs the elder tightly before kissing his cheek. She, once again, steps to the microphone.
"Thank you, Dad. This is a definite surprise, and I hope I can continue to make you proud. Thank you all for the kudos. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the best assistant that my father and I have ever had, Alicia, uh, Shinhan! She has been a force bringing tonight together. As tonight is my first night as CEO for the Charity Ball, please, help Alicia and I make tonight a record-breaking night. Please allow time for the dance floor to be cleared and we can get the real party started! Thank you." Arm in arm, the duo descends the stairs and return to our table.
"I'm sorry for saying your last name is Shinhan, Alicia, but you've never given me you last name and I kind of needed to give them something." Bulma explains.
"That's more my fault for not giving it. To be fair, we weren't exactly planning on my staying long to begin with." I wave her apology off.
Suddenly, the loud speaker hums and crackles with electricity and the DJ plays background intro music. "Goooooood evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Capsule Corporation Charity Ball! My name is Brett with All That Entertainment and I'm here to help you get your party on. This first medley of songs is solely to get as many individuals on the floor dancing. Each time I say the word 'Snowball,' whoever is already on the dance floor goes and grabs another person to dance, but the original person MUST stay on the floor. Hence calling it a snowball. Ready? Would Dr. Briefs, newly appointed President Briefs, and all those with a finger in preparation for tonight get us started?"
Bulma seizes my hand and exclaims, "that's us! Come on, Alicia, let's boogie!"
Tien starts laughing. "I'm coming after you first!" I promise as I'm led by Bulma to the middle of the grand ballroom. Once we are on the floor, the music starts.
"One, Two, Three O'clock
Four O'clock Rock;
Five, Six, Seven O'clock,
Eight O'clock Rock..."
"We're gonna rock,
Around the clock tonight."
"Snowball!" Bulma and I lock eyes and grin. We each rush to our dates. Vegeta refuses Bulma. Tien tried and fails to decline me. He chuckles as he rises from his seat and joins me at the center of the floor. I guess you could say this is our first dance as an unofficial couple. Sure, our feelings have been aired, but Cell hasn't happened yet. We have roughly a year and a half left to wait.
"Wh-ooo-aaa!
I feel good,
I knew that I would, now.
I feel good.
I knew that I would, now.
"So good, so good
I got-a you!"
"SNOWBALL!" I instantly smile at Tien with mischief in my eyes and dash away for the grump of a party pooper, Vegeta.
He attempts to deny my, but I don't give up so easily. "Please, Prince Vegeta. Surely, part of your royal duties was to dance when requested by a lady of the court?" The man grunts and rises to the occasion. I win this round.
"Well, you can tell by the way I walk,
I'm a woman's man; no time to talk.
Music loud and woman warm;
I've been kicked around since I was born.
"And now it's alright. It's OK.
And you may look the other way.
We can try to understand;
The New York Times' effect on man."
Vegeta observes how I dance to the disco classic. He rolls his eyes and starts swinging his hips. The powerful man takes my hands and twirls me around with the tempo and finesse.
"Snowball!"
Vegeta and I separate and I go for a fellow assistant who seems to be itching to dance. Evelyn beams at me as we race to the floor.
"Let's Dance,
Put on your red shoes and dance the Blues,
Let's Dance,
To the song they're playin' on the radio.
"Let's Sway,
While color lights up your face.
Let's Sway,
Sway through the crowd to an empty space."
"Congratulations to all of you still on the dance floor! You have survived the Snowball dance. Now I'm going to slow it down for a song, to let you all catch your breath."
As I turn away from Evelyn, Tien is beside me. He bows and extends his hand to me with a goofy grin on his face. I roll my eyes with a smile and slight shake of my head. I'll say this for my escort, he's finally learned not to take himself so seriously. He's having fun. It's endearing to say the least.
"I will never find another lover,
Sweeter than you, sweeter than you.
"And I will never find another lover
More precious than you, more precious than you.
"Girl, you're close to me like my mother;
Close to me like my father;
Close to me like my sister;
Close to me like my brother, brother."
Tien holds me close as the song begins. He speaks no words, but searches my eyes with his. This is a new light in his eyes that I don't recall ever seeing in them. I give him a small smile. As guilty as I feel for moving on so quickly after losing my family, I'm also glad that it was Tien I've fallen for. Serious, but laid-back; strong, yet gentle; determined and patient.
We've been dancing for a few songs; I've bid on the items I want from the auction; and my feet are hurting, bad. Tien has mentioned that it was getting late.
"Tien, let's go watch a movie in my room and relax for the night." I lean into him a bit.
"Getting tired, are we?" He smiles gently.
"That and my feet are killing me. Plus, I'm pretty sure I want to activate the soundproofing energy field before those two get upstairs and behind closed doors." I say pointing to a very intoxicated, flirtatious Bulma and a smiling, flushed Vegeta.
"At least, Vegeta is smiling and doesn't have his usual stick up his ass. But I like the idea of having it on before they get started." We walk to the exit closest to the residential compound. Once we are outside, Tien lifts me up bridal style and carries me all the way up to my room. He leaves in order to get comfy himself and I instantly kick off my shoes and walk into my closet. First, I take off my jewelry and hang them back up. I go to unzip my gown but the top of the zipper is at just the right spot that I can't reach from any angle of reach.
"Alicia, which switch is for the soundproofing?"
"The purple one. Could you please come help me in my closet? I can't reach my zipper." I bite my lip. This may be a step too far with our going slow, but I am not going to sleep in this fancy gown.
Tien slowly opens my closet door and walks in with only his gi pants on. Fucking tease. "You look like a goddess tonight."
I look over my shoulder at him and smile back. "You looked so incredibly fetching tonight. I won't complain if I ever see you in a suit again."
The tall man hugs me from behind and tilts my head towards him and kisses me deeply. Slowly, while we kiss, he turns me around in his powerful arms and slowly unzips my gown. His massive hands gliding down my back, igniting shudders throughout my body. He pulls away completely and leaves me breathless. Tien smiles lovingly at me and leaves.
Bastard. He knew exactly what he just did to me. Well, I know how to play hardball. I take off my dress and hang it back up. Quickly, I put on a silky camisole with matching panties and my robe, tying it closed. If he's going to tease me like that, it's time for me to go on the offensive.
Leaving my closet to wash my face free of the makeup, I dash to my bathroom. I use two towelettes to get the top layers off, then use the foaming cleanser and vibrating cleansing brush to get my pores open.
I sashay out of the bathroom and ease myself slowly under the covers, purposely giving the man beside me an eyeful.
Making myself comfortable in a lounging position, "Any movie preferences?"
"Not really, I guess not a stupid funny comedy." Tien climbs in after me, not to subtly tracing my curves with his eyes.
I grab the keyboard remote and type in a stand-up special. As it cues up. I snuggle into Tien's side. He moves his arm to press me closer to his side. I smile and rubs the arm around me up and down, while I trace his chest.
Tilting my head up, I see Tien smiling down at me. He leans down and begins kissing me tenderly, thoroughly, almost savoring it. He moans and I answer in kind. He moves his free hand to the back of my head. I mewl as he lifts me to straddle his long, muscular legs.
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I can feel his impressive length at the apex of my legs. He grinds me down onto himself and groans. Pulling away for air, I gasp at the pleasurable friction. I moan his name as a shiver runs down my spine.
Tien rolls us over effortlessly. As soon as my body settles into my mattress, he begins kissing and nibbling on my neck. My legs take on a mind of their own, hooking around his hips and I buck up against him. He grunts before going after my ear while fondling my breasts.
"Alicia, tell me to stop. If we go any farther, I don't know if I can stop myself. I don't want to hurt you. Or disrespect the boundaries we've placed. I don't want to betray your trust in me." Tien pants in my ear. "As much as I want to make love to you and make you mine, I love you too much to risk losing you. Please, tell me what you want and I'll grant it."
I take Tien's face in my hands, making him look into my eyes. "Make love to me. Make me yours. I'm ready to move on with you into my future here. I want you to be mine. I don't want to wait anymore. I miss you so much it hurts to be away from you. Take me, love me, Tien Shinhan."
Needing no more persuasion, Tien attacks my mouth. Soundly promising that he'd be mine as much as I'm his. He lifts my shirt as our kiss intensifies. As we break, I pant while Tien removes my top. His mouth instantly attacks my nipples with suction and nibbles. He pinches and rolls the nipple opposite the one being lavished. Both are hardening at the stimulation.
My hips buck uncontrollably against his manhood, feeling it pulse within its confinement, makes me wetter with each thrust. One of my hands goes to his free hand and laces our fingers together. I throw my other arm above my head and moan louder still.
Not wanting to be completely unparticipating, I push him up and shimmy down to get to his waistline to release his bulge. He gasps as the air caresses his member. Without giving him time to recover from my actions, I swirl my tongue around the head of his erection. Tien groans once I close my lips around the head. I feel his eyes on me while I take more of him into my mouth.
"Oh, Kami, Alicia! Feels so good. Kami, baby. Can you take more?" I continue to ease him down my throat while my tongue plays with the vein on the underside of his cock. I can't help but reach into my panties and play with myself.
Suddenly, Tien pulls himself out of my mouth and reach. He pulls me back up to kiss me with a passionate force and tugs the panties off. He trails kisses down my body, stopping at each sensitive spot along the way down to my inner thigh. Once below my waist, he slows his kisses to a maddening pace.
"Please, Tien. Please, stop teasing me. I want to feel your tongue tasting me. I want to feel you drink from me. Please, Misiu." I beg him.
"As you wish, my love." No sooner do the words leave him, his tongue presses into my pleasure button and draws circles with it. Moaning uncontrollably, I grab the back of his head and press him harder to my core. I gasp and writhe in unimaginable pleasure. Tien then thrust two of his long fingers deep into my core. My back bows as I whimper at the fullness inside me, stretching me. His tongue goes back to flicking and playing with my clitoris. My core is dripping wet as he pulls back completely and sucks my juices from his fingers.
I sit up and reach for him to kiss. I taste my own flavor on his tongue and keen soundly as he breaks our kiss. He hitches my legs wider and higher as he rests his tip against my opening. He searches my eyes for the final okay to penetrate me. I give a single nod and kiss him quickly. Tien slowly pushes himself into me. My mouth drops in silent gasps as he gently stretches my core in girth and depth. And here I was thinking his fingers were stretching me. My gods, he's still sinking deeper and a long moan exits me.
Once his hips tap mine, Tien kisses me once again. He's just as gentle as he entered me, but soon our kiss becomes more and more heated. My lover begins loving thrusts, truly making love with me. "Oh, Kami..." He breathes. He keeps is gentle pace.
"Tien, please, more!" I groan out. The slow pace is driving me insane. "Faster, baby. Please, I need more." Scratching my nails down his painful back, I hope he understands what I want exactly.
"My love, I can't bear it if I hurt you. Let me worship you thoroughly like you deserve. At least, this time. We can explore tempos another night." Tien whispers. "You are a gift from Kami above, and I refuse to take you for granted." He punctuates with a kiss. "I've never seen anyone as gorgeous or as perfect as you are. I've never loved anyone as much as I love and adore you. Allow me to admire and worship your perfection. Please, my heart."
"Oh, Tien!" I gasp as he hits a pleasurable angle. "How can I say no to that kind of reasoning. Don't stop, don't stop." I lean up and capture his lips in a caressing kiss as I wrap my arms around the corded neck above me. He breaks the kiss and trails his lips down my neck and chest. His massive hands are all over my body, caressing, squeezing every curve he comes to touch. All I can do is writhe, moan, gasp and bare down on him.
Soon, I can feel my orgasm building. "Tien, I'm so close! Cum with me! Please, Misiu!" I cry out.
"Yes! Together, my love." The large man pants. Moments later, Tien cums with a triumphant roar. My own orgasm follows with a burst. I scream with my eyes closed, lightning white light flashes in my mind's eye.
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I whine as Tien slips out and lays down beside me. Both of us pant for breath, Tien reaches out and pulls me into his side. I snuggle in and mumble, "you really are a teddy bear."
"Only for you."
Suddenly a purple light fires off into the night. Tien jumps up and covers me protectively. All I can do is giggle. At Tien's questioning look, I offer, "I believe Vegeta and Bulma just finished, too." Tien smirks and rolls his eyes.
"Good night, my love. Sweet dreams."
"Good night, Misiu. I love you."
Wow! First Lemon has been written, please don't tear me apart for it.
This chapter had 5 songs in it.
"Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown
"Stayin' Alive" by The Bee-Gee's
"Let's Dance" by David Bowie
"All My Life" by KC & JoJo
*I do not own any rights to the aforementioned songs. But they are on my phone via Apple Music*
Stay safe out there. Stay healthy. STAY KIND! Love you all!