Reaping Me Softly

Chapter 26 - Give In

Lia tried to call Simeon later that night. The panic in her system did not disappear, all she could think was him. Until now, the thought of marrying his friend sent her body hair rose. Never in her imagination did she expect this ludicrous agreement would happen. Of all people, why Alec? To think that he has a girlfriend, yet his parents still pursue him to agree to the marriage. 

Perhaps they have the same situation. Like secretly in a relationship. 

She still doesn't get the logic of her parents' though. Why would they want her to experience the same thing? They probably know how lonely and sad it is to marry someone she was not in love with as that was their situation, until now. 

Love was something she valued so much. She may be not feel loved by her parents' or anyone, at least something inside her wanted to experience it. She does not want to follow her parents' step when it comes to love... If they're contented with what they are now, she's not. 

For her, being feel loved and to love was incomparable. No amount of money can replace that magical feeling. Now that she has Simeon in her life, she will do anything to keep him. 

"C'mon, Simeon... Answer the call..." She sighed deeply, waiting for him to pick up the phone. 

Good thing her parents gave her phone back. What made them to was when Alec asked for her number, saying he would text or call her. She had to get rid of her secretly purchased a phone that she broke because of Simeon. 

Three rings... And more but still, nothing. She had called him a lot of times but nothing happened. It's already midnight and there she was, waiting and hoping for him, and obviously, it was slowly going down. 

She sat on her bed, hopeless. Her eyes were puffy red because of the nonstop tears she shed earlier when they got home. No matter how she tried to stop it, she cannot. Her heart was in too much pain that she can't contain her eyes, which she thought was too tired to even drop a single tear. 

Running her palms to her face, she stood up and quickly ran inside her closet. She changed to comfortable jeans and a cotton sweater, then picked up her white sneakers before getting her backpack and slid some essentials. 

She was panicking as she slowly opened her room door, hoping that everyone is already sleeping. The hallway was dark she had to crawl to not make any noise or bump into something that would trap her.

However, the moment she steps her foot to the last step of the stair, a silhouette came in view. She covered her mouth to stop herself from screaming in fear. The body built was nothing compared to the people living in their house. From the light that came from outside that was peeping through their open window, she could see a lean figure. 

It was standing near the main door. And later moved towards her direction. 

Panic creeps on her system. She was about to scream thinking it might be a thief when suddenly, a hand covered her mouth. Then, tears streamed down her cheeks when she heard the voice.

"Shh... It's me, Simeon..."

If it was not because of his strong arms holding her, she must have subsided on the ground. She felt so weak... After everything that happened that completely tires her out, she now felt her body giving up because of it. She needs a break from everyone... 

In times like this, she just wanted Simeon. His attention, and everything. 

She cupped his face. "You're here... You're really here."

Simeon wiped the tears away from her cheek. "Yes... I'm glad that I came on time."

"I was about to leave," she whispered. 

"To where?"

"To you... You were not answering my calls, Simeon. I panicked... I didn't like how you acted earlier and thought you were going to leave me here, miserably."

"I'm not going to leave, baby..."

"I'm sorry. I was scared... I can't just stop myself thinking of possibilities, Simeon. You have the reason to leave me. Things were not in our favor and you'll be tired thinking, or fighting for us." 

He smiled a bit. "We haven't started anything yet, Lia. I haven't do anything to keep our relationship, and even so, I won't give up. I love you and that's more than enough reason not to get tired."

"I love you..."

They both stilled when they heard a noise. It came from the kitchen, she figured it must be one of their maids. 

"My room is upstairs," she muttered. "Let's go before they even catch us."

They silently run, her leading the way. Everything seems vanished, the problems... Her pain and even the thought of marriage fade away. She threw all her inhibitions outside their house and just cherish their time together. 

When they got inside, she quickly locked the door and the moment she turned to face Simeon, she was pinned on the hatch which made her squeal in surprise. 

"Simeon..." she called nervously. "What are you planning to do?" 

"This..." With that, he leaned on and pressed his lips against her. 

Her eyes automatically closed when she felt his lips. Sneaking her arms around his nape, she answered his subtle kisses. It was slow at first, but when she bit his lower lip, Simeon loses his self-control. She could feel his hands on her butt, squeezing it tight that made her let out a small moan. 

He pulled away from the kiss shortly. "Your legs..." 

"What about my legs?" She breathed heavily. 

He did not reply. Instead, Simeon guided her to wrap her legs around his waist. Then walked towards her bed, and gently laid her down. 

"It's already late yet you're still awake," he sounded strict. "Do you want to talk now?"

Lia swallowed hard. An immense excitement crawl on her skin, it was different and weird. She was kinda familiar with it, like what she felt the first time they kiss but now, her excitement doubled. She was expecting something more and the idea made her twitch. 

"Do you?" she rustled hoarsely. "You don't seem like you want to talk."

"Hmm... With our position, I don't think I could think straight."

She blushed. "How did you get in here though? I thought you were a bad guy."

"At the back, the door was opened."

"Oh... The maid must have forgotten to close it."

"Glad she did," he smirked. "But that shouldn't happen again."

Lia tilted her head when Simeon drop a kiss on her neck. She thought it was just a tease, but then she could feel him lapping her skin.

“Don’t leave a mark there, baby...” she murmured.

She closes her eyes, feeling him. The nervousness fled away at how gentle he was, even at how soft his kisses were. She wanted more, and more of him but Simeon was taking his time, so she just laid there, waiting.

She knows it was not the right time to do something more. However, she felt ready to give all of her to him. She was willing to give into him, please him, and let him do everything he wants with all her permission.

“I think we should stop right here,” Simeon’s said in her ear. Yet there was a hint of protest in his voice.

His hands going inside her sweater, caressing her flat stomach tells her that he wants to do more but was holding back.

“Do you want to?”

His throat moved. “Baby, this is not the right time to do it.”

“When do you think is the right time, hmm?” She smiled, staring at him intently.

“After marriage, maybe?”

She bit her lower lip. “So you want to marry me?”

“Of course, baby...” He brought his hand to fix her hair that was covering her face. “You’re the only woman that I want to marry. Seeing you walk in the aisle wearing a beautiful white gown, your smiles, and laughs, those things I don’t want to lose. I want you forever, Lia. In many ways, I want you. To be my wife, the mother of my children, and my supporter for the rest of our lives.”

She does not know how many times she cried today, but she’s allowing herself to cry again because of his words. This time, it was not a tear of pain, but joy.

Hearing those things from him has sent her heart jumped in bliss. She can’t believe it... She felt like she was on cloud nine and she was afraid to fall. If she could stay behind the clouds, she would.

“I love you, Simeon...” She pulled him closer, touching her forehead to his. “I love you so much, baby. I can’t put in words how much I’m in love with you and I swear, it will be always you.”

The corner of his eyes warmed up. “God, that was so satisfying to hear.”

Lia drops a kiss on his lips. “I don’t want to ruin this moment, baby. Let’s just talk tomorrow...”

“Yes,” he nodded. “What do you want us to do?”

“Kissing and cuddles... I want to sleep with you tonight.”

“Alright...” he said and kisses her again.

They switch positions. Now, Lia was on top of him, sitting on his stomach as they kiss endlessly. Their hands were wandering in each other’s body, caressing and squeezing each skin. Changing moans after moans completely forgot all the things that await them.

In the four corners of her room, the sound of their lips crashing together was heard. It was full of love and passion, a loved one could never measure. Their touch has left them wanting more, it was soft and needy.

That night, Lia almost give in. But Simeon has strong self-control he could not drop that they just ended up kissing more and touching some skin.

“Do you really want to do it with me?” she asked again. “I’m willing, Simeon... Everything in me is yours and you can take it, even me with consent.”

Simeon bit her lower lip. “Shh, baby. Let’s just kiss more. That thing will follow but tonight is not just the right time, okay?”

She pouted her lips. “Am I not attracting you?”

“Baby, seriously...” He pinched the tip of her nose. “I’m actually having a hard time controlling myself. The urge to touch you was so strong but I’m trying not to. Please... Don’t tempt me.”

“I want you to give in...”

“I love you, baby. Kissing you is enough for now,” he said and kissed her again.