Betrayed by Alcino

4. Telica

Telica

Dec 20,2019, Bethesda, Maryland

Coming here wasn’t my brightest idea. Nathan lied to get me. I agreed to ride with him to pick up something from his friend but he came here instead. There was no sign of his friend, and he had a reservation already which meant he had planned the whole thing. It had never been like that between he and me. I was not going to sleep with him.

Leaning against the bar, I pulled out my phone. There must be someone that could come and get me. I was tired of asking Nathan to take me home. It was apparent that he thought he was going to get laid, and he might, but not by me.

I sat down. The hair on the back of my neck prickled but I ignored it. I continued looking at my contacts list, texting everyone that I knew to come and pick me up. As my text messages came rolling in, the hope that started to blossom in my mind faded.

“A Tequila Sunrise for the lady,” he said.

Turning around, I stared at him. I would remember his face anywhere. Somehow, he looked more handsome than he did ten months ago. It had been awkward when he moved the conversation back to my virginity. Even worse, I couldn’t remember the s*x he and I had. He said I had worn him out but I didn’t have any soreness between my legs.

I licked my lips. “Alcino.”

He leaned over the bar as he watched me. “Are you here with Karen?”

Hell no. I hadn’t had anything else to do with her after she let it slip that she had gone to his penthouse. She said he did not let her in but I wasn’t sure she had told the truth. I was tired of her sleeping with everyone’s boyfriend.

“No. I rode with a friend who said he was going to pick up something but he stopped here.”

Something in his expression shifted. “Do you wish to leave?”

“I need to get back. I didn’t expect to be here.” I gestured around the hotel bar with my hands.

I licked my lips. “Are you here on business or pleasure?”

“I just finished my business. I can drop you off on the way to the airport but I’m not flying out until tomorrow.”

“That works. Thank you.” Taking a sip of my drink, I allowed it to sooth me.

Unlike before, I would not get sloppy drunk. It didn’t help me the last time. Looking around the bar, I didn’t see anyone that looked like they were with him. He was alone too.

“Do you always travel alone for work?” Turning around in the chair, I swiveled back and forth as I looked at him.

“Most of the time.”

He grabbed my hand and I followed him. I thought he was leading me to a private area where we could talk but he strolled to the elevator and stepped inside. My back pressed against metal as the elevator stopped on the top floor, I glanced at him. “Do you always stay in the best rooms at each hotel?”

“Yes.” He smiled as he strolled out the elevator.

Following him I swallowed hard. My mouth was dry and I trembled. Walking inside his penthouse, I dropped my purse on the desk. I leaned against it watching him.

He smiled. “I don’t bite Telica. We’ve already had s*x so you shouldn’t be afraid.”

“I’m not afraid.” Walking over to the bed, I sat next to him. His gaze was intense and I shifted in place.

He stood and loosened his tie. Shortly after that he dropped it to the floor, it was followed by his shirt, and pants. He wore black boxers and his p***s poked against the seams.

“What are you doing?”

“Sleeping.” He slid into the bed and lifted the cover. “Join me.”

Yawning, I sat up. The sun had gone down and it was night outside. We hadn’t closed the curtains so I could see the night stars. Alcino was still sleeping. He hadn’t stirred or snored. I don’t remember him snoring the last time. I traced my fingers down his jaw. His skin was soft and I loved the way it felt underneath my fingertips.

I never thought I would see him and yet here he is. We had s*x but I really wanted him again. It doesn’t help that I couldn’t remember the first time we had it. There were two rules that governed my life, I don’t take the same man to bed more than once and I don’t kiss anyone. Kissing was more intimate than having s*x and I refused to lead anyone on. My heart was not available, ever.

Bending over him, I inhale his unique scent of fresh spices, citrus, vanilla, and white floral. He smelled so delicious. He was asleep. No one would know if I brushed my lips over his.

Closing my eyes, I placed a fleeting kiss against his lips. He stirred and I laid down and closed my eyes. I felt the bed move as he came closer to me. His hand moved along my spine and up to my breast, squeezing it hard. I arched my back stifling a moan but Alcino made no move to have s*x. His hard d**k was pressed against my butt.

I tensed. My rear was always a forbidden hole to me. For this man, I might be tempted to allow him to slide inside it. Something told me he wouldn’t enter me gently.

“Don’t worry. I have no intentions of having s*x with you tonight.”

Opening my eyes, I smiled at him. “Maybe the next time you’re in town.”

“You say that like you think your safe.”

Closing my eyes, I smirked. “Whatever you say.”

In a blink of an eye, I was flat on my back with him looming over me. “I have a feeling you and I will be seeing each other again.”