Winter's Arrangement

Chapter 8 Illusion

Chapter 8 Illusion - still at the club continued

I suddenly found myself in that lustful trance again. I saw him take a look at my lips and I did the same, craving those lips on mine. In an instant they were and it was heaven. I don’t think I have ever felt anything so magical. If living in this illusion feels like this then I don’t know how I am going to last. We finally break and he smiles as if he won the lottery. He lets go of me and we walk back to our friends.

“Hey Aria, I think it is time for us to go.” Katie said and I nodded. I was starting to go into the deep end with Collin and it was beginning to scare me. I have always been in control of a situation, but with him… he just seems to know how to take down my barriers. 

I turn to face Collin again. “Sorry but my friends and I are calling it a night.” I said. I didn’t want to say goodbye for some reason nor did I want to give him hope either. This was just too confusing for me. 

“It’s ok, let me see your cell phone, I’ll add my number so we can have that dinner we talked about.” He said with that pantie dropping smile. I smirked and nodded my head as I fetched my cell from my clutch. I unlocked it and handed it to him. He typed away and a moment later passed it back to me. He pulled out his phone from his pocket to confirm. 

“I really hope I don’t regret this.” I said to him sarcastically. 

“Hey don’t worry, dove. Four day for us to indulge and then we face the hell awaiting us. I promise.” He cups my face with his hands and kisses my forehead. I just nod. He lets go of me and I turn and walk towards my friends. They had said their goodbyes already and were just waiting for me with a look about them. I knew the questions they were going to ask me. I am not sure I have the answers to them myself. All I know is that I just made a choice. I was free to choose what I wanted to indulge in, even if it is only temporary. 

When we all came back to the penthouse we decided to leave the questioning for the morning. We crashed instantly. I for one was physically and emotionally drained. I just wanted to sleep forever and avoid the drama that I had gotten myself in. 

I woke up in the morning to the rays of the sun hitting my face. It was warm and inviting. I felt like my mind was clear and I was ready to take on what the day had for me. I finally decided that I am going to pretend I don’t have a betrothed waiting for me. I am going to enjoy Collin, my last hurrah before entering the stupid arrangment. I did my morning routine and tossed on some shorts and t-shirt with my flip-flops. I walked out and all the girls were in the kitchen eating and drinking their coffee. When I entered they all stopped and looked at me. It was so silent that you could hear a pin drop. 

“Good morning.” I waved shyly. 

“About dam time.” Trish said. 

“Fine I know you all are wondering.” I said as I sat on the empty stool. Katie passed me a plate full of food and Lily brought me my coffee. They all seemed at the edge of their seats. I took a sip of my coffee before I began. 

“I am going to pretend that I am not betrothed and indulge in this little hypothetical world where one man is courting a single me. We decided to see each other these next four days, and at the end say our goodbyes and part ways. I want to pretend I am a girl that is being pursued by a man with no restrictions. And that way his friends can hangout more often with all of you. Maybe we should invite them back here for some fun?” I said , trying to convince them to just let me have this one. 

“Ok, as long as you don’t get hurt in the end.” Katie said and the rest nodded. I smiled gratefully at them. We spent the rest of the morning talking about our night and how all the girls gushed over their new flings. I loved how the boys were only older than us by a year or two. After lunch we started browsing the neighborhood and calling real estate people for listings. We all decided not to tell the boys yet we are moving here, we are just going to treat it like a normal vacation and enjoy the moment. We all believe if there was a relationship in the making then let the seeds fall where they may. 

I was looking through listings of downtown condos when my cell dinged. 

Collin: Be ready by six. 

Me:Ok. Do you need me to text you where to meet me? 

Collin: Nope. Just be ready for me. We will meet the rest of the group at the club when we are done.

Wow. I guess I am in for one surprise. I decided to start getting ready for this thing. I guess the girls also have dinner dates with their men. I was happy for them. I decided to wear a white sleeveless skin tight dress that stopped just above the knee. I slipped on my black louis vuittons and made a simple top eyeliner and dark red lip. I let my hair flow down in its natural waves. I was ready without much fuss or difficulty. I grabbed my black clutch and key card. I went out of my room just as there was a knock on the front door. I went to answer it and Collin was there holding a bouquet of White roses. He was wearing an impeccable blue suit with a white undershirt. If I was a weaker woman I would have started to drool. I just smiled at him. 

“Hello beautiful, these are for you.” He said with his pantie dropping smile. He handed me the roses and I immediately buried my nose into them, inhaling their delicious scent. I turned to put them into the Kitchen when Trish snatched them from me saying she’s got it and to have fun. I just chuckled and waved bye to everyone before leaving. Collin placed his hand at the small of my back and guided me to the elevator to the parking garage and into his Range Rover. I was glad to see the windows were heavily tinted. He opened the door for me and helped put my seatbelt on. He was being such a gentleman, I forgot how much I enjoy moments like these. He raced to the driver seat and began to drive away not before taking his free hand and grabbing mine. 

“So where are you taking me?” I had to ask. He turned and smiled. 

“You’ll see!” Was all he said. It was a comfortable silence during the car ride to which we left downtown and came to a small village looking community. There were cute cottages and shops. This was the sweetest place ever. I loved places like these where no one knew who you were and you sometimes found the best food to eat. I could relax in places like these and just be myself. 

“Where are we? This place is beautiful.” I said. 

“We are in one of the remaining historical villages in Dublin. I thought you might like the quantness.” He said and I nodded. He parked in front of a cottage with strings of lights hanging from the front of the house to the adjacent trees. I was looking at it with awe. Collin, being the gentleman he is, opened my door and escorted me from his car to the entrance of this cottage. Inside was a small restaurant with private booths everywhere. 

“Hello reservations for ‘O’”. Collin said to the hostess. She nodded and motioned for us to follow her. We walked through the inside and out the back where there was a beautiful, whimsical, lush garden with a private table for two with candle light. This was incredible and breathtaking. Collin helped me sit. 

“Wow, this place is wonderful. I hope the food is just as amazing.” I said looking at him and taking a sip from my water goblet. 

“Well I am sure you will have your mind blown because this place serves the best homestyle food Ireland has to offer.” He said and I smiled even bigger than I already was. 

“So no menus?” I said

“Not here, you eat what they give you. I thought since we didn’t have a choice in our fate, this would be a funny experience”. I laughed at his irony. “So what do you like to do when you are not a workaholic?” 

“Well, I usually just hang out with my friends. We have so many different unique adventures. Beyond that I just like to ride my horse or go running.” I said and then the waiter brought out two plates of food like it was served by someone's grandma. There was steak, potatoes and cabbage. I took a bit of everything and I was moaning from how delicious everything was, it was melting in my mouth like butter.

“This is amazing. Definitely a gem.” I said in between bites. I heard Collin clear his throat and fidget in his chair. “Are you ok?” I asked, looking at him. He seemed uncomfortable. 

“You should try to stop moaning like that. I am only a man after all.” He said stuffing his mouth. I chuckle and continue eating. We fell into a nice casual conversation about our friends. Movies to sports, where we both loved talking about soccer, the real football. Then move to the places we traveled. It was nice getting to know him. 

“So are you ready to meet up with our friends, or do you want dessert?” He said, wiping his mouth with his napkin.

“O I am too stuffed for dessert, this food really hit home.” I said. Collin got up and left some money on the table before placing his hand back on the small of my back escorting me back to the car. 

Our drive to the club was enlightening. We were singing rock songs that we both loved. It felt so natural being silly with him. I could see us becoming really good friends with everything we have in common. 

“What are you thinking about?” Collin asked as I suddenly became quite deep in my thoughts. 

“Sorry, I was just thinking that maybe we could still be friends after this vacation. We have so much in common. Again it’s just a thought.” I said, trying to brush the idea out. It is better if we stick to the plan and never hear from each other. 

“I was thinking the same. I am so comfortable with you. It almost feels like I have known you my whole life already. If a friendship is all I can have with you then I would be very happy to have that.” He said. We got to the club and parked. When we entered we spotted our friends immediately. They were at the largest VIP section this club had to offer. Collin took my hand and we made our way through the crowd toward them. 

Trish was sitting on Drew’s lap heavily making out. Katie and Bruce here snuggled together as Bruce played with her hair. Angie was on the Dance floor with Willy, or at least some form of humping to be more specific. And Lily and Liam were talking to each other and laughing. It was a nice sight to see. It would be perfect if Collin and I had a chance to be together then there would be nothing better. Collin and I took our seat and glanced over our friends. 

“Glad to see you all started without us?” I said loud enough to catch their attention. 

“SHOT TIME!” Trish yelled and I saw a waiter bring a tray of shots as Angie and Willy got off the dance floor to join us. 

“We were waiting for you two to show up.” Katie said and everyone was laughing. I guess Collin and my forbidden romance was the center for our friends' teasing manner. 

“Ok ladies, to another girl's vaca!” Angie cheered and all of us including the boys took our first shot. 

“To our bachelor outing!” Willey cheered and we all took another shot. 

We spent the night laughing, dancing, and drinking away. Collin played the perfect shield to word off unwanted male attention. I also helped him word off the females that just couldn’t take a hint. Collin and I were dancing. I was beginning to feel tired and I knew he was too. I pulled him towards our section and he followed. When he sat he ended up grabbing my hips and bringing me down to sit in his lap. I wasn’t resisting. It felt nice and natural. It may have been the booze talking but I want to feel more of him. I WANTED more of him. I think he could feel it too. His hands were grazing along my thigh. I was creasing the back of his neck with my hand. All this touching made me want to lose control. 

“Come over to my place Aria, I don’t want to let you go yet.” Collin said into my ear. His hot breath sent a wonderful shiver down my spine. I bit my bottom lip and just nodded. Screw all my sensibilities, I am craving this delicious hunk of a man and choosing to let go. 

His hand came up to cup my face so that I could face him. He took his thumb and made me release my bottom lip from my teeth. He was looking at me with so much lust and attraction. 

“Don’t do that, my dove.” He began to say and stopped. He then picked me off his lap to stand up and then he took my hand and guided me to the exit and back to his car. He was a man on a mission and I could not wait for it. 

We went into the underground garage of a big building. When we parked and excited the car He took my hand and I followed him to the elevator where he punched in a number and we were shot up to the 30th floor. We get out and there is a large entry way and double doors. 

“This is my place when I am in the city.” He said as if answering the question he knew I was thinking. I placed my clutch on the side table as we entered his condo. There were large floor to ceiling windows and everything was decorated in a dark grey. This screamed bachelor pad with its minimalism. I walked to see the view of the city which was breathtaking. I felt Collin come behind me and run his hands along my shoulders down my back playing with the zipper that opens my dress. He moved my hair to the side and I felt him place a lingering kiss on my exposed shoulder. 

“Aria…” He breathed heavily. “I want you.” He said and I instantly felt my flower drench my thong with its nectar. I turn my head to the side without turning my body. 

“Then take me.” I said. I know my mind is screaming at me, but right now there is nothing I want more than to feel this man. I want to feel his naked skin on mine, I want to feel him deep inside me. I will not regret letting this man be my last before my fated hell. 

He unzipped my dress and slowly slipped it off me revealing my black lacie strapless bra and matching thong. He groaned and then picked me up bridal style staring into my eyes. I stared back as he carried me into a bedroom. I wasn’t paying any attention to anything but his eyes, I wanted to commit these eyes to memory. My shoes finally slipped off on our way and then Collin gently laid me on his bed. He stood and took off all his clothes. We still could not break our eye contact. When he was finally completely naked he stood there and I looked at the entirety of him. I couldn’t help licking my lips. His body was a beautiful masterpiece. He came to hover above me and finally his lips came down to mine. I missed the feel and taste of his lips. His hands were roaming my body, unclasping my bra in the process exposing my ample breasts. He stopped kissing me to take a peek. 

“Magnificent.” He said and then came down to suck on one of my n*****s while his other hand fondled my other breast. My body was shivering in pleasure sparks. Every touch, taste, nibble he made all over my upper body sent waves of euphoria. He knew how to touch me, pleasure me. I reached down and wrapped my small hands around his huge hard member. He hissed in delight. I stoked him while he continued kissing me. He then took both my hands, freeing his member and brought them above my head holding them down. He kissed me and his other hand started to massage my c**t. I was moaning and dripping like crazy. My climax was coming and I was ready for the release. Right when I was About to c*m he suddenly rips my thong off and positions himself at my entrance. He slowly entered me. I held my breath feeling my super tight walls stretch to accommodate his enormous size. I felt like I was a virgin, touched for the very first time. When he was all the way in I felt his hands come to cup my face. 

“Breath, my dove. Open your eyes.” He said and when I opened my eyes I was met with his beautiful green eyes. They were so caring and full of desire. I leaned up and kissed him as passionately as I could to show him that I want to continue. I want this. He started to slowly thrust into me, still kissing me back. His thrust was becoming faster and harder, almost becoming sloppy as my climax grew again. I felt my end coming, a few more thrust and we both climaxed screaming each other's name. It was pure nirvana, definitely one of the biggest best organisms I have ever had. I creased his sweaty back as we took our time dislodging ourselves. He collapsed next to me on his back and brought me into his arms to cuddle. I placed my head on his chest hearing his erratic heartbeat. This was a magical experience that I hoped would last. And then I felt the tears fall from my eyes at the realization that I would never get to experience anything this magical ever again. Collin must have felt it because he sat up to examine me. 

“s**t! Are you ok Aria? Did I hurt you? Do you regret this?” He said in a panic. He looked so sad and worried. I just shook my head and wiped my tears. 

“I am sorry. I don’t regret this at all and you didn’t hurt me. I was just thinking that I was never going to have anything this magical after I leave. Another reason why I hate this family obligation.” I said and then looked down in shame. We were having a beautiful moment in the final freedoms of our lives and I spoiled it with the reminder of our inevitable fate. 

“Hey, it’s ok. We still have the rest of tonight and tomorrow with each other. And I plan on spending it with a girl that I wish was my choice.” He said and brought my face up to kiss me again. “I am not letting go yet Aria.” I smiled and nodded as he kept kissing me and we went again for a few more rounds of love-making until the break of dawn.