Caltan

The Meeting at Hand

We went down one bumpy road after another as this a peaceful City dreamed it's night away. Sano sitting next to me taking in every breath of air I let out. The crisp night air seeped in through the windows as the carriage road on. Not even five minutes down the road Sano slid closer to me our sides now touching, his breath hot and heavy in my ear as he spoke with that deep husky voice of his.

"I've got something for you."

He reached into his right breast pocket with his left hand and pulled out a small black velvet box. My heart quickened at the sight of it. He couldn't be doing what I think he's going to do. Could he? Oh f**k I hope not.

I mean, yes we've had intimate..... moments. But I don't think that I could marry him. Especially right now. The last guy I thought that I was going to be with for the rest of my life was my ex - boyfriend Kohn. He was a hard man to love, we dated for 7 years. I truly loved Kohn, I wanted to marry him, to have kids with him. With Sano it's different, I know that there's this deep physical connection between us, but really what else is there? Sano's voice brought me out of my thoughts.

"Do you like it?"

His voice sounded sincere, and I didn't want to hurt him. I looked down. It was a ring alright. Instantly I felt pity for him. I dont know how I'm going to turn him down. Should I do it gently? Or should I just say it? That I don't want to be with him. The ring was gorgeous. Silver cut with emeralds lining the band and a diamond right in the center of attention putting everything else to shame. Sano began speaking again.

"I know we have only known each other for a short time, and we may have had a few differences but I hope that won't stop you from considering being my fake fiance?"

My eyes widened with surprise. Fake fiance? What in the actual f**k! I looked at him, my long reddish blonde hair covering part of my face. He reached out his hand and pulled my stray hair back behind my ear. The smile spread across his face was wicked and fueled me with this burning rage that can only be quelled by slapping the s**t out of him!

I took a deep breath in and then released it, hoping my anger would go with it. With my mind now calming and my thoughts being collected, I peered into his eyes.

"Why is it that everytime you and I get close it is only to achieve your hidden agenda?"

My tone of voice calm but full of irritation. The wicked smile that held onto his lushed lips started to fade, he closed the velvet box and ran his hand through his beautiful silky black hair. 

"After your first match, when I had made it to the hospital my father sent me a letter informing me that I need to wed soon in order to take over the family business. He had stated in the letter that he would be contacting some clients to inquire about suitors for me to choose from. Amidst my irritation of his actions I proceeded to inform my father that I was already engaged......to you."

His eyes were soft and his expression was indicating that he was indeed telling me the truth.

"Okay, but that doesn't explain what happened between us and the way you have been treating me these past few weeks."

My confusion now turning to anger. Just as I finished my sentence the carriage hit a rather large bump leading me to fall off the seat and onto the floor with Sano's slightly muscular body hovering over mine. There it was again, that truly wicked smile. Instantly my face turned red. I turned my head away from him, to keep myself from melting beneath his piercing gaze. He leaned in closer, our chests just centimeters away from one another. With one knee next to my right side and the other between my legs, my imagination could not help but run wild. He took hold my chin and slowly eased my face to look back at him.

"What happened between us, happened because I am weak when it comes to your eyes and the way you walk and gods when you speak it's like hearing an angel and then I can't control myself and all I wish to do is rip your clothes off and make you mine, over and over again. You, Kearra, drive me insane. Having you here, like this, makes me not want to stop. I want you. All of you. Not just a part here and a part there, I want you."

And just like that I lunged for his lips, wrapping my arms around his neck, pulling him closer to me as we spent the rest of the carriage ride entwined into one another.

"So, what do you say be with me till I take over as barron?"

His voice husky with lust as we are finishing straightening our clothes. I nodded in agreement. Sano slipped the ring onto my hand, I had to resist the temptation to kiss him again, because like him I too am weak. The carriage slowed to a stop and the driver opened the door giving a bow as Sano stepped out. As I climbed out of the carriage Sano's hand embraced mine and my face reddened once again. We scaled the steps leading to the Barron's mansion. We stopped before two thick ivory doors coated in a thin lining of gold. Sano knocked twice and not even a moment later the doors swung open. Two slaves welcomed us into the foyer. My eyes widened at the sight of it all. Marble walls and sleek polished floors so clean you could eat off them. A gigantic staircase with gold lined rails. And in the center of the room was a statue of a man who looked very much like Sano, and a women in his embrace, she was beautiful by every standard. Long hair cascading past her hips a small face that fit perfectly into his hands and eyes, though made of stone, clearly said " I love you more then life itself."

"That's my father and his first love."

Sano's voice was low and full of sadness.