'So..should I be over the moon being your first?'

Erisha's eyes had been closed, trying to take in what had just happened. But they flew open at his words.
She pulled the sheets over her naked form.
'I..I should have..I know..I was..'
She began nervously, unable to voice her thoughts or look at him.
But she stopped when she heard him chuckle. She turned her head on the pillow, surprised, just as he got on one elbow above her, his biceps flexing.
Their eyes met, and hers flared at his amusement.
'Am I a joke to you? What a conquest for Treyton Elrod..a virgin!'
She said with a sarcastic tone, and saw him frown.
Tightening the sheets over her breasts, Erisha sat up to move away from him, and off the bed.
She was sore, and instead of having a pleased lover, she had a taunting one.
But she didn't get too far, before she was pulled back by a strong arm, which pushed her onto the bed on her back.
Erisha's eyes widened at the annoyed look on his face.

Treyton was nothing if not surprised at her sudden behaviour. He had just had one of the best sex in his life, and the woman he had had it with didn't look as if she had enjoyed it.
'What's wrong with you? Why the cold shoulder?'

'Cold sh..who do you think you are?'
Erisha used anger as her defense.
'Just because you bedded a virgin doesn't give you the right to...mmpphhh...'
She mumbled, as his lips ground over hers in a punishing kiss.

Treyton couldn't help it. He kissed her a bit wildly. When she didn't respond immediately, he teased her mouth with his tongue. That got him a reaction, as she moaned. The kiss soon changed to a passionate one, as their tongues tangled together, duelling for control.
He brought a hand to her naked breast under the thin sheet, puckering her nipple with his thumb.
As she groaned, he felt himself getting aroused again. Before he could ram into her softness again, he let go of her breast, and her lips, and looked down into her face, her hooded eyes and swollen lips telling him how affected she was.
'Erisha..'
He began, softly.
She opened her eyes to look into his dark green ones, very much aware of his naked body, and aroused state, inches away from her.
'I won't lie and tell you that I haven't had sex with several woman before..but it's true..no one has ever given me something so valuable before..the honor of being their first..'

Erisha raised shocked eyes at him.
'B..but..you said..'

'I was just teasing you..it felt awkward..because it was a new experience for me..but..knowing that I hurt you..I..'

'You didn't..'
Treyton have her a look.
'Okay, it did hurt a little, but..'

'It's my fault! I should have asked you before..'

'Yeah, right..'
She muttered under her breath, remembering the passionate haze they had both been under.
'Like you would have stopped..'
She said aloud, her face reddening.

Treyton gave a knowing smile at that.
'True that!'
He tucked a lock of her hair behind her ear.
'But you were so beautiful and eager in your passion, I couldn't help my self..'
His voice was husky, as he looked down at her blushing.
'Don't be embarrassed!'
He took hold of her chin, as she turned her head to avoid looking at him.
'I just loved seeing you that way..loved hearing your pleasure moans, loved hearing you say my name..over and over..and over...'

Erisha was mesmerised by his eyes, which blazed with desire, his words, which made her feel excited all over again.
He lowered his head, and she instinctively raised hers for his kiss. But was surprised, when his lips landed on her forehead, tenderly.

'Stay like this! I'll just be back!'
Treyton got off the bed, very comfortable in his nakedness, as he walked to the bathroom.

Erisha lay there, unable to move anyways.
How will I get out of here without embarrassing myself further?

She heard water running through the open door of the bathroom, and thinking he might have gotten into the shower, she lifted herself off the pillows, and put out a bare leg to get off the bed.

'I told you to stay put, woman! Don't you ever listen?'
Treyton came out that instant, stopping her in her tracks.
Her eyes landed on his lower body first, and she quickly looked up to see him grin.
She turned crimson, but he just tutted and came to stand next to her, bending over.
'Get used to it sweetheart..'
He said in a low voice, before he suddenly pulled the sheets away from her body, and in one swift movement lifted her up in his arms, naked.

Erisha yelped, startled, as her body touched his.
'What are you doing? Put me down!'
Treyton didn't even listen to her, instead, walked back to the bathroom.
'Treyton! What are you, cave man? I said put me down..aaahh!!!'
She screamed as he finally did put her down..but in the tub full of warm, soapy water.
The water splashed over him too, as she sputtered, trying to keep her head above the bubbles.
'You are crazy! Why in the world did you do that?'
She lifted her hair away from her eyes.

'You did say put me down!'
He gave her an amused look, while she bristled.
Erisha gave him a 'if looks could kill' glare, while he crouched down next to her outside the huge tub.
His face suddenly became serious, as he caught her chin with his thumb and forefinger.
'You must be hurting right now. I wasn't very gentle, I know that. And I regret it. Whatever the reason, I should have been careful. My only excuse is that I lost my senses..and all my control..with you..'

Erisha was stumped by his words.
He cares..he cares that I was hurt..he..don't go overboard with the emotions Erisha..get a grip..
That was easier said than done, because Erisha felt some unknown emotion tug at her heart, which she wasn't ready to acknowledge.

'A hot bath will ease some of the soreness..you will feel better...I promise..'
His tenderness was turning her into putty, and she tried to keep things in check.

'Thankyou..'
She whispered, catching something flicker in his eyes, before it disappeared again.

Treyton stood up suddenly and moved away. Grabbing a towel from the rack, he wrapped it around his waist, before turning back to look at her.
He was so tempted to get in that tub with her, but he controlled the urge.
'Soak for a bit..I'll use the other bathroom..'
With that, he turned and left her staring after him.

Erisha wanted to call him back, she wanted him to join her..but she was unsure..
What if he thinks I'm being clingy? What if men like him don't do morning afters very well..
Men like him? What's wrong with you, woman? You sound as if you do this all the time..
He's done this much..be happy with what you got..don't start getting way ahead of yourself..

Erisha scolded herself, as she leaned back to recall last night...

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'Where's your attention? You could have hurt yourself!'

Erisha jerked herself out of her thoughts, which were futile anyways, in time to see her assistant catch a very expensive vase, that had been about to fall from the shelf above her.
'Oh, Gosh! I'm so sorry..I didn't realise..'
Erisha hurried to put away the rest of the items that had been delivered this morning, safely.

But as she settled back on her desk to check her logbooks, her mind wavered again.
Back to Treyton Elrod and that night at her place four days ago..

She blushed a little remembering his lovemaking, then his care for her well being.
And when she had come out from her bath, the looks of concern he had given her, as they had drank their coffees which he had thoughtfully made.
He had even toasted bread and cheese and handed her a plate.

When she had looked at him in shock, glad that he had gotten dressed, he had shrugged his broad shoulders.
'That's about all I can make..and I don't know about you, but I am hungry after last night...'

His words had made her blush, and he had grinned, continously looking at her while he ate.
Soon after that, he had received a phone call, and had had to leave.
Glad that she didn't have work to go to, Erisha had lazed about all day, just thinking about him..

Just like she was doing right now..
But another reason had been added.
He hadn't been in touch with her since he had left.
Neither were you..did you call him? You had his phone number..
I didn't want to sound like I was dying to talk to him..which secretly, maybe I was...
So..stop blaming him..you weren't that amazing in bed that he would be thinking about you day in day out..

Erisha's thoughts were interrupted as a customer arrived, and she got up to help.
Her day got busy after that, with her usual influx of customers, and she put thoughts of one virile male out of her mind..for the time being..

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Treyton hurried out of the VIP terminal of the airport, a bit restless.

Now that the crisis he had had to rush off to Paris for was settled, his mind was full of one woman, who had if he was honest, occupied it ever since he had had to leave her.
He hadn't even had time to call her, as he had worked day and night to fix the damage a fire had caused at one of his buildings in Paris.
What must she be thinking of me? That I'm the type of guy who forgets a woman after he's made out with her?
I don't even know if she has my number..and I know she would rather die than call first..
He recalled their time together, and how she had blushed and blushed..
Not to mention give me her virginity..
She has to have feelings for me..
Woah!!!
Treyton halted his thoughts.
Feelings? Like really? When did Treyton Elrod care about that?
Ever since you had the greatest sex ever?
No! No!
Does that mean I've developed feelings about her too? Otherwise, why would I care?
Control your thoughts Treyton! You were never one to believe in happy ever afters..never, since his parents marriage had taught him to steer clear of it..

Treyton looked out from his car window into the dawning twilight, wondering where these thoughts were coming from all of a sudden.
Not so sudden..
His conscience was playing with his head, but he wanted to know if it was right..

'Take a detour to the shop 'DREAMS' in the local market..'
Instructing the driver, Treyton settled back in his seat, his mind busy...his heart racing at the thought of seeing Erisha again..

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Erisha took a last look around, like she always did before closing her shop for the day.
Satisfied that all was well, she switched off the lights, and shut the glass door, locking it.
Pocketing the key, she looked around to see a few more shopkeepers closing down for the day.

She had taken the local train today, and so began to walk towards the end of the street her shop was in.
She had only crossed one street, when an arm caught her from behind, and pulled her inside a small gully in between the streets, a hand on her mouth to prevent her from screaming.

Never having faced any problems in this city, Erisha felt a frisson of fear, as she struggled, trying to see who it was.
The person pushed her against the wall, and let her mouth free.
Her heartbeat escalated dangerously, as soon as she saw who it was.

'You! What are you are doing here?'

To be continued...