Why Him?

CHAPTER 15

Gideon POV

We were walking together hand in hand, exiting the amusement park later that night. I felt so happy and light as if I was floating in the air instead of walking. It was pretty rare for me to feel this comfortable around women. I mean, I love women, but I lose interest in them really fast.

The moment I got them to my bed, it was the end. But it’s different with Kiara. She’s naughty but not bitchy with just all men. That’s what I like about her. It might be too soon for me to give her my family heirloom, but she’s a special person to me, and I have to show her how much I trust her.

She refused to take the necklace at first, but then after a few talks, she was finally willing to keep it for a while. I could tell that she liked them. She couldn’t stop touching them ever since I put them on her earlier at the Ferris wheel.

“Thanks for tonight, Gideon. I had a great time,” she said after I stopped the car in front of her house. I grabbed her wrist before she could get off the car.

She looked back at me, looking startled. I am not letting her go this easily. “Not so fast, princess,” I said. I gently cupped her cheek while leaning closer towards her. Her eyes went to my lips, and then I knew exactly what she was thinking. I pressed my lips into her as I couldn’t wait any longer. I’ve been holding myself since the moment I picked her up from the office. I had no idea what she was doing to me. I could never get enough of her.

The sweet taste of her lips…. How good she smells. She kissed me back and let out a small moan as my tongue seeking entrance to her mouth. She parted her lips, allowing me to continue.

Her hands went to my hair, tugging them a little. Things got heated almost instantly. I felt my member getting hard inside my jeans. No, this is too quick. “Kiara, we should stop….” I said, breaking our kiss. We were both catching our breath as if we’d just run for miles. She sighed deeply and looked away. “You’re right. We’re only supposed to know each other. This is completely out of the line.” She pushed the door open, but then I held her back.

“Good night, Kiara,” I said. She didn’t answer me back, but her eyes started to turn glossy with tears. She got off the car and banged the door behind her. s**t. What have I done?

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Kiara POV

I was playing with fire. Why should I choose Gideon among all other men? I was clearly attracted to him since that night he saved me at the bar. Now that we were planning on getting to know each other more, I found myself falling into my own trap. This dating after the office is a mistake. Heck. This whole thing is a mistake.

I could feel that my feelings for him were growing rapidly. I wanted to stop, but I couldn’t control myself. To be honest… I was scared. I thought he was the safest option, but it turns out that I was wrong. I was weak for him. The moment he kissed me, my body responded on its own, like it was burning in a fire.

If it wasn’t for him stopping us earlier, maybe I’d already brought him back to this bedroom by now. You’re unbelievable, Kiara.

I washed my face with cold water and took a cold water bath to calm myself down. I closed my eyes and cleaned myself under the water. But his face suddenly appeared inside my mind. I was picturing him touching me like he did that night instead of my own hands, and I was instantly wet down there.

I’d never touched myself before. But I was in desperate need of a release right now. I need to experience that thing he gave me on that night. “Kiara…” I could even hear him moaning while calling for my name. One of my hands already went down there. But then, before I could proceed even further, I heard a knock at the door. “Kiara!.. Are you there?”

Dad’s voice snapped me out from thinking about Gideon. Oh s**t.  “Yes, dad…Just give me a sec.” I quickly answered and grabbed my bathrobe. I wrapped my wet hair with a towel and tied the bathrobe securely before I opened the door.

“You just came back?” he asked me with a concerned tone. My eyes flew to the clock. “Umm… dad, it’s only ten o clock,” I said, drying my hair with a towel. He sighed deeply at me. “So, how’s the meeting?” he asked me again. “It went great, actually….” I said, avoiding his eyes.

“Dad, can we talk again tomorrow? I’m feeling a bit tired.” I didn’t want him to interrogate me any further. I know what he’s up to. He knitted his eyebrows at me. “You’re behaving a bit weird, Kiara. This discussion is not over.” He said before he walked away and exited the room.

I put on some oversized T-shirt and threw myself at the bed, staring at the ceiling of my room. I can’t hide this any longer. Dad would know sooner or later. The thing is, I am not even sure that I want to continue this agreement between Gideon and me. This is a dangerous game I am playing.

I was half asleep when I suddenly got a text notification on my phone. I grabbed my phone from the small bedside table, and it was from Gideon.

From: Gideon

Hi, Are you still awake? I’m sorry if I upset you earlier.

I felt a sting in my eyes. This is not his fault. I am the one who started this. I don’t think I could continue lying to him any longer. Maybe I should just end it right here before things get even more complicated.

I should tell him that I lied about us having s*x that night. I was still composing a reply to him, but then he suddenly requested a video call with me. I sat up on my bed and fixed my hair before accepting his call. 

“Hi…” he said, smiling at me. My mind turned blank the moment I saw his face. He was on his bed, lying on his stomach, and I couldn’t focus on anything else but his half-naked body.

“Why video call at this late hour?” I then said, hiding half my face with the blanket. He let out a small chuckle before he replied. “I’ve seen you without makeup before. You still looked pretty. I called because I missed you already.” He said, then sighed deeply.

I swear at this rate, I would be his slave sooner or later. “But we just met not more than two hours ago,” I replied to him, blushing. “You did this to me. I can’t stop thinking about you.” He said, eyes looking deep into mine.

Every time I looked at him, I couldn’t help but feel guilty. I have to tell him the truth. “Gideon, there’s something I need to tell you.” I finally said.

He was about to reply to me when someone suddenly called him. “I’ve got to go. It’s dad.” He said. I blew out a breath. “Okay, we’ll talk tomorrow.” I told him.

“Great. Don’t forget to wear something warm for tomorrow.” He winked at me before he ended the call. “Where are you taking me?—“ I haven’t finished asking him, but the screen has already closed.

This man is always full of surprises. That night I fell asleep, hoping that I could find the strength to tell him about the truth tomorrow.

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Gideon POV

I couldn’t stop smiling ever since I drove away from her house. One thing that I know for sure. I had fallen for her. This is the first time for me. I’d never felt this way before. With her, it’s always fun, and I can be myself. We could talk about anything, even the most random thing. It’s pretty rare to find a friend and lover in one person.

My mind was full of her. All-day long. 24/7. I threw my jacket into the sofa after I got back inside my bedroom and took off my shirt. I lay on the bed, and her face still filled my mind. The fact that I upset her earlier bothers me.

Damn it. I missed her already. I then decided to text her. I didn’t want to wake her up if she was already asleep.

I saw her reading my text, and she was typing something in reply as I saw the bubble with three dots appear. I got impatient and requested a video call with her.

I smiled as her face appeared on the screen. It seems like she just took a bath because her hair is still wet. She was beautiful with makeup but even better without it. I loved how innocent her bare face was. I liked teasing her and seeing her face blushed. I can’t wait to have another date with her tomorrow, and I happen to have another perfect plan for it.

While we were still on the call, dad suddenly called me. And I could tell by his tone that something urgent had just come up. I hurriedly went to his office.

He was seated on his desk, both hands folded in front of his chest. “Dad, why you’re calling me?” I asked, peeking from behind the door. “Come in..” he said sternly.

I hesitantly walked towards his desk. “What’s the matter?” I asked him again. He looked up at me, giving me a cold look. “Someone is following you.” He told me, showing me footage from his laptop. My eyes went wide in shock.