Tempting the Untouchable

Chapter 3

Raven

I got startled by that message. He's on his way now? Like, right now? Doesn't he have work? It's only 2pm!

Ethan Ruiz: We need to talk.

My heart beat so fast at that message. After a year of no contact and here he is... Our last interaction was during our divorce. So, what does he want now? Oh... probably because he now knows that I'm in a relationship with Raoul. His boss.

"Ms. Buenaventura. Mr. Grey is here." Lilia smiled. I sighed.

"Let him in."

A few seconds and Raoul went inside of my office.

"Done with work already?" I asked and stood up to meet him midway.

He grabbed my waist and kissed me for a second. "Can't I see my girl now?" he smirked.

I smirked back. I know this is all pretend. "You just saw me a few hours ago." I chuckled. "I'm not done with work, Raoul."

He nodded. "You still have meetings?" He asked and I nodded.

"Last one with Mr. Williams. It'll be quick 'cause I know I'll just be finalizing and signing documents."

"Who's this Mr. Williams?" His brow raised.

I raised my brow in return and smirked. "None of your business, Raoul."

I walked away and grabbed my folders to go to that meeting because I'm about to be late. "Wait for me here." I stated and stole a kiss from his cheek and I chuckled as I walk out of my office.

"Good Afternoon, Ms. Raven." Mr. Williams greeted me.

"Hi, Good Afternoon, Mr. Williams. Shall we proceed?" I started it immediately. Don't want to waste time now that Raoul is waiting for me inside my office.

It was a good 20-minute meeting and I stormed out of that meeting room.

"Hi," I greeted as soon as I'm inside of my office.

"What does he want now?" He asked immediately and I raised my brow in confusion. He showed my phone containing the notification message from my ex.

I sighed. "I don't know either. That is why I haven't answered him yet. After a year, he suddenly contacted me."

"Don't. Probably to blame you he f*****g got fired today."

My eyes widened at that. "You fired him? You don't have to just because-"

"Darling, what he did is against the rules. Don't think that it's about you."

My heart got stabbed at that. Yeah, right. He doesn't care at all. "Yeah.. I remember that. You mentioned it on our date night. So, what brings you here this early?" I asked.

He raised a brow at me. "Why are you talking to me like I'm some sort of client of yours? Do I need to schedule my arrival here?" I can feel his rising anger.

"N-no..." I stutter because he's standing so close to me right now. "Rao-" He kissed me. Again. I can't help but to f*****g kiss him back.

Our kiss stopped when my phone rang.

Ethan Ruiz calling...

He placed my phone in my palm. "Answer it." He whispered as he grabbed me closer to him by my waist.

"Hello?" I answered and my breathing became faster and Raoul kept on kissing ear going down to my neck.

"Raven... Just what the f**k are you thinking? Are you that lonely?"

"W-what are you talking about, Ethan?" My speaking is breathy because of what Rao is doing to me. I gasped when I felt his hand in my thighs and it is now slowly going up, teasing me. I stare at him and the fire within me burns as he stares back.

"You're dating my boss! Really now, Raven? Is this some kind of revenge now? Thanks to you, I got fired."

Rao reached into my panties and he smirked. I know that he felt my wetness. "Answer him, baby..." he whispered in my ear.

"Ethan... I don't know what you're talking about. Sincerely." I gasped when rubbed my sensitive area. "Rao!" I slapped his chest and he smiled.

"Scream my name, Raven.." He whispered and I closed my eyes as he rubbed me faster.

"You don't know? You're going to pay for this, Raven!"

"Ah!" I can't help it and Raoul chuckled and stopped rubbing to tease me because he knows I'm close. "Raoul!" I stated his name wherein I don't even care that I'm on call with Ethan. He grabbed my phone and clicked the end call.

He looked at me with his fiery eyes. "I hate to be disturbed when I'm kissing you. Especially when it's your ex that caused the disturbance."

"I hate you." I gritted my teeth and he chuckled.

"Hate me, baby." He smirked.

We both got off to work that day and he drove me to my condo. I invited him inside and wow, it has been a year since I stepped in here. Some of Ethan's belongings are still here. He didn't bother to get them. I'm still hurt and I just agreed to this just so my parents won't worry, but I know it is also for a selfish reason of mine wherein it is to make Ethan jealous and furious that I can also be happy without him despite of what he did to me.

I at least need to be clear with Raoul.

"Rao, we need to talk." I started and he nodded slowly. I led him to my sofa and offered him a glass of water. I sat down and looked at him who's waiting for what I was going to say. "This deal.. Tell me something's that more to this pretend to date deal."

He licked his lower lip and sighed. "The usual. Pretend to be a couple, especially in public places." He explained and I nodded.

"And?" I asked more. He's starting to look curious as to why I'm bribing for more. "Are you talking about boundaries? Since we're not really a couple in our real lives?" He asked and I sighed.

"Raoul, I... I agreed to this blind date at first because of a selfish reason where I want Ethan to see me that I can be happy without him and that I'm capable of moving on… also for my parents… for them not to worry about me anymore." I wholeheartedly explained, and it calms me that he's looking right through me as if he's listening.

"I hear you... I was… forced, actually. I'm close to my thirties and my grandfather is now pushing me to get married. I think you know that I don't date for the past few years?" I nodded at that and he nodded back. "He won't give me my inheritance unless I get married by thirty, so my parents made a move wherein I will date just to show my grandfather that I do have interest in love."

I waited a few moments. "So, this is for your inheritance?" I clarified.

"I'm... not that really interested in dating so what more to marrying?" He chuckled, yet I heard pain. I reached for his hand and held it a bit.

"I think I know that look... You're waiting for someone..." I smirked a bit.

He looked at me with his eyes widened from shock, as if so surprised that I guessed it. "I am..." he answered softly. "Maybe we do have the same reason. But I want her back."

I smiled a bit and nodded. "Then, we need to set some rules but before that... Friends?" I held out my hand and his brows furrowed before his laugh roared like thunder.

"I f*****g got demoted!" He said while laughing and I slapped his arm softly. "Kidding... Fine. Friends." He then takes my hand for a shake. "So, what kind of rules?" He asked now.