Chapter Twenty - Not Done

I stretched as the sunlight warmed my face. Tossing on the bed, I faced the other side and took a deep breath in the rich, alluring scent.

Hmm..

Why is that scent so familiar?

I buried my face into the pillows and sighed in relief but it was all momentary as the events of last night came back to me, making my eyes snap open.

Alec!

Was it all a dream?

I sat up in the bed, causing the covers to slide down and reveal my exposed body. I quickly brought them up and tucked them under my arms.

Pushing my hair out of my face, I looked around at the messy sheets and then at my dress neatly lying on the couch.

It really happened.

A tingle ran down my spine as the images of us together came back to my mind and I looked down at my wrist, remembering the way he had kissed it briefly.

I bit my lip to stop the smile as a blush crept its way to my cheeks. Shutting my eyes for moment, I recalled the daunting look in his eyes last night.

Get over it, Scarlet. My conscience scolded me.

Letting out a laugh, I stepped out of the bed, wrapping the sheets tightly around me before slipping out of his room.

My heart was beating rapidly, thinking about what he would have to say about last night. He would say something, right?

Where was he anyway?

I frowned at the empty living room and quickly went upstairs to the pool but he wasn't there either. The kitchen was empty too but there was breakfast on the island. I finally noticed his used dishes.

Had he left for work already? I looked up at the wall clock and realized that it was 8:30 a.m.

He doesn't leave that early and even if he does, he could make an exception today. Damn! He should have made an exception today.

We slept together!

He can't just walk out like that.

Only he can.

I scowled at the thought. That's what we talked about that day, right?

That I was not the person who would leave it to just one night. Well, I told him he was wrong. What if that's what this is about?

That it was just a one night thing for him?

Is it something more for you, Scar? A voice came from my head.

I plopped down on the island stool and held my head in my hands. Am I being paranoid?

Hell yes I am!

What if all this meant nothing to him?

Then, it shouldn't mean anything to you either.

I shut my eyes and groaned.

Shaking my head clear of the thoughts, I prepared myself some coffee to calm my racing thoughts.

Whatever it is that was going on in his mind, will be acknowledged once he returns in the evening.

Right! I shouldn't think too much into it.

After having my breakfast, I took a long shower and stepped out of my room to watch TV for sometime but almost jumped when I found someone sitting at the couch.

Alec lifted his gaze.

"Uh--you didn't go to work?" I asked, suddenly a little breathless.

"I did. It was an early meeting," He spoke shortly and unfastened his watch, placing it on the coffee table. His shirt's sleeves were rolled up while his blazer was lazily lying on the couch beside him.

I waited for him to speak something but when he didn't for the next few seconds, my heart sank into my chest.

I was right. It was just a one night thing.

He looked up suddenly and caught me looking at him. I blinked and looked away from him, feeling my cheeks slightly heating up.

Should I talk to him about it?

Would he think I'm clingy?

Will he regret sleeping with me?

Does he already regret sleeping with me?

Damn.

I cleared my throat. "Do you want to talk about something?"

My nervous gaze lifted up to him. He seemed to be studying me for a few moments before finally speaking. "No."

I pressed my lips into a thin line and gave a firm nod, almost turning to go into my room but his voice stopped me.

"Do you?"

Should I talk about it?

The last thing I wanted was him giving me 'Told you so' look about how I just couldn't leave it to one night.

"No," I stated.

A look of amusement flashed across his features as he leaned back into the couch. "Are you sure, Scarlet?"

The way he said my name.

Everything about last night started playing infront of my eyes but I pushed it all at the back of my head. If he didn't want more, I didn't either.

I could be just as indifferent as him.

"Yes. I'm sure," I spoke in a dismissive tone.

He shrugged with a smirk and I watched as his hands went up to loosen his tie. For a moment, I couldn't take my eyes away as I pictured myself pulling it off him roughly.

He opened the first button of his shirt and my mouth opened slightly.

Pull yourself together, Scar.

A blush formed on my cheeks when I looked up and found his smug gaze fixed on me.

I looked away, blinking and quickly turned around.

"I-I'll be in my room."

Without waiting for his reply, I sprinted inside and shut the door after me, hopping on my bed and shutting my eyes tightly.

What the hell is wrong with me?

Could Alec see what was going on in my mind?

Hell! Ofcourse he could. I was so obvious. Atleast that's what the smirk playing on his lips said.

I groaned into the pillow.

Was he teasing me?

Yes! He was!

Was he expecting me to pounce on him like an uncontrollable freak?

I fumed at the thought.

What the hell do you think of yourself, Alec Sinclair?

An idea suddenly popped into my head and I quickly ran to my suitcase, rummaging through my clothes.

Please please please be there!

As my hands touched the rarest thing I could have packed, a smirk slowly formed on my lips.

Time for revenge, Sinclair.

*****

4 p.m.

Perfect.

I quickly put on the bathrobe and peeked outside my room. The hall was empty. Tiptoeing my way to Alec's room, I held the door slightly ajar to look inside. It was empty.

This meant that Alec was still upstairs at the pool.

Perfect.

Without wasting any time, I left the cottage and stood near the entrance for a few moments to make sure he saw me. Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw his figure walking up to the railing.

I walked on the hot sand and once I reached the shore, I untied my robe and let it slide down my body in the most cliché slow movement possible.

Exposing my body in the sexiest pair of black bikini I owned.

I stretched my limbs under the sun as the hot breeze pushed my hair back in waves.

Deep down, I was praying that I looked exactly like I had practised back at the cottage infront of the mirror.

My gaze slowly went back to the cottage and a smirk formed on my lips. Alec was watching me with a scowl.

I couldn't help but admire the way his abs reflected the tan.

Just then, I felt someone walking up to me and I turned to my left.

Coming face to face with a guy about six feet tall, blond hair and green eyes--he was only in his boxers.

"Yes?" I asked, politely.

"Hey, beautiful," He offered me a smile. "I know this part of the beach is kinda private but can I talk to you for a moment?"

I returned his smile in confusion. "Yeah? How can I help you?"

"I was here on a vacation with my family, away from all my friends and I was wondering if you'd like to hang out sometime and oh--" He stopped abruptly.

I frowned in confusion. Was he asking me out?

"Umm do you know him?" His gaze was fixed behind me and I turned around.

A tingle ran down my spine at the sight of Alec walking up to us only in a pair of boxers, showing off his muscular body and looking nothing less than a Greek God with a sexy scowl plastered on his lips.

"He's my husband," I muttered.

Alec's pace increased and I realized what was going to happen as I quickly turned to the guy to warn him but my jaw dropped.

He wasn't there anymore.

I looked ahead and found him sprinting towards the hotel path.

Atleast he was smart.

"Who the fuck was he?"

I jumped in my spot and looked back to find Alec standing infront of me, glaring in the guy's direction before his gaze snapped to mine.

"I don't know," I shrugged.

His eyes narrowed.

"What did he want?"

"He was asking me out," I stated.

His jaw clenched in anger. "What did you say?"

"Well I didn't really have the time to answer him since your intimidating ass decided to show up and scare him off."

Well done, Scar.

His eye twitched at my response and he took a step in my direction.

"Are you complaining?" He snapped.

"What else does it sound like, smart ass?" I gave him a fake smile.

A gasp escaped my lips when he suddenly bent down, reaching for my legs and threw me on his shoulder.

My jaw dropped open as he started carrying me back to the cottage.

"What the hell do you think you're doing, Alec Sinclair?" I threw punches on his back but it was to no avail.

"Put me down, asshole," I shouted.

He reached the cottage and shut the door behind us.

The next thing I knew was landing on my feet and being pushed up against the door with his arms on either side of me.

I was a little breathless by his sudden action.

His eyes were blazing with anger as he looked down at me.

"You were saying?" He gritted his teeth.

"W-what?" I stuttered.

"You wanna go out with someone else?"

I was speechless at the moment with him hovering over me like that.

"Tell me, Scarlet. Was last night not enough for you?"

My breathing quickened at the mention of last night and my cheeks flushed at the images but I quickly composed myself and narrowed my eyes at him.

"It was more than enough and I assume that it's over now. It was a one night thing, wasn't it, Alec?"

His eye twitched.

"Isn't that what you said? That I'm the kind of person who can't leave it to just one night? Seems to me the roles have been switched here."

A smirk formed on my lips at his conflicted expression but he quickly recovered and scowled at me.

"It was nice sleeping with you but I think we're done here. Now if you may excuse me," I moved to reach out but he didn't withdraw his hand from the door.

I ducked down to pass from underneath his arms but his hands grabbed my shoulders, pinning me to the door once more and he took a step forward, pressing his body against mine.

I could see amusement flashing in his eyes.

"If you're done with me, Scarlet, then why were you trying to seduce me?"

Uh oh.

Trying my best to conceal my faltering demeanour, I let out a laugh.

"Seduce you? When?"

He smirked.

His hand gently brushed across my shoulder and travelled down along my arm, stopping at my waist as he started rubbing circles on my bare skin.

I gulped before opening my mouth to speak but was cut short when his head ducked down and his lips pressed against my neck.

Oh God

I shut my eyes and angled my face up to give him better access, my hands reaching for his hair but he was fast in pinning them above my head.

I held my breath as he started sucking on my weak spot.

Butterflies exploded in my stomach as I bit my lip to stifle a moan.

"Alec," I whispered.

"What do you want, Scarlet?" He whispered against my skin.

"Y-you," I breathed out.

I could feel him smirking against my skin. "But you were done with me, love."

My breath hitched when he called me that again and I opened my eyes.

His intense blue eyes locked with mine and I licked my lips, causing his gaze to avert to them.

"No," I whispered.

"What no?" He muttered in his deep voice, sending tingles down my spine.

"N-no. I'm not done."

A gleam was slowly reaching his eyes as his grip around my hands loosened and I immediately threw my arms around his neck, pressing my lips against his.

Where's your Goddamned control, Scarlet?

He responded immediately and pushing myself up, I wrapped my legs around his waist.

His fingers gently caressed my inner thighs as he walked over to the couch. He didn't break the kiss while placing me down and climbing on top of me.

Oh boy!

He was going to be the death of me.

****

I almost fell over while tossing on the couch.

Rubbing my eyes, I sat up in confusion and instantly winced at my sore muscles.

A small blanket was draped over me in the cold room. I smiled at his gesture. Not like it means anything to him, but still.

I stretched and yawned, my eyes falling on the floor, where my bikini was lying and then up at the wall clock. 2 a.m.

Where was Alec?

Why do I find him gone upon waking up?

Let's not go there, Scar.

Getting up, I wrapped the blanket around me and slowly walked up to his room, opening the door slightly but frowned when I didn't find him there.

My eyes averted to the staircase and I quietly made my way upstairs to the pool.

There he was.

Sitting on one of the chaise loungers. Upon walking close, I discovered that he was asleep.

He was only in a pair of old faded jeans and I wondered if he was cold.

His mouth was slightly open, displaying his front teeth and I suppressed a smile at how different he looked while sleeping under the stars like a baby.

I didn't know what came over me because the next thing I knew was me carefully getting on the chair and slipping beside him, resting my head on his chest.

He shuffled and my heart started beating rapidly, knowing that he would either tell me to leave or get up and leave himself.

He shifted slightly and I could feel him watching me but I kept my eyes closed.

His hand came in contact with my bare shoulder and I realized that he had wrapped his arm around me.

A smile broke out on my lips, hoping he didn't see it. I'm supposed to be asleep.

Breathing in his scent, I drifted off to sleep.

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