My Christmas Romance

Chapter 10: The entanglement

Its a week and two days to Christmas. And today is the Carol party our school is holding for the students. The past few days has been not so great for me. After that event with William, I haven't been myself and it affected my everything. The worst part is that I haven't seen him, which I am so grateful for and he hasn't sent one text or call. So I decided to let him be. I can't be playing around right now and I have a lot of troubles to solve and one of them includes my sister's wedding. I would be going home next week and I still don't have a man to go home with.

I called Sasha..

"Hey girl, whatsup" she said.

"Hey sasha, can I have the number to that agency you told me about before".

There is an organisation, where you can rent a partner and if I had known I wouldn't have been so worried like I was and I could maybe find true love. I still have high hopes.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" She asked. "I could just come with you as your partner and you can tell your folks that you are gay"

"Really sasha. That would be worst than me not having a boyfriend so thank you."

"Alright...I tried at least."

"Just send me the number"

"Alright babe"

"And you are coming today right?"

"Sure of course I am"

"Alright bye" that's sasha, always there with soul-lutions. I laughed.

Today is a big day for my daughter Annabel and she is so pumped for her first dance.

"Darling are you good?" I asked her to know if she's scared.

"I am just a little bit anxious" she held my hands.

"Baby, you don't have to be so anxious okay. Remember how you and mummy used to dance all the time?"

She nodded.

"Just imagine she is on the stage with you dancing like you used to. Forget everyone is watching and make sure you charm us with your magic okay?"

That made her laugh.

"I am a fairy, dad, not a magician" she said.

"Oops, my bad. You are the prettiest fairy I have ever seen."

"Thank you daddy" she smiled and hugged me.

"Alright honey, go join your friends over there. I would go find I spot in the front so I can see you clearly okay?"

"Okay. I love you daddy."

"I love you too baby".

I was in the dressing room helping my students get ready. Carol songs where already being sang by the school choir and it was time for the dance.

"Alright kids, remember what we practiced right?.

"Yesssss" they all shouted.

I can see their excitement and it was good. We prayed and after some minutes we were called to the stage.

"Alright it's our turn. Let's go".

They all went to the stage and I watched them from the back stage.

Ring...ring...

Why am I having this call at this time. It better be important.

"Hello" I spoke into the phone.

"Am I speaking to Claire Roberts"

"Yes you are, who's am I talking to?"

"You placed a call to our agency and made a request. We have someone for you and every information you would need to know is being sent to your email."

"Alright thank you so much."

"Our client is going to call you now. Is that okay by you?"

"Yes it is. Thank you".

"Alright have a nice day."

I watched as annabel and James do their twist and It was so beautiful. She looked so beautiful on that dress and everything she's wearing. She's such a sweet kid and very amazing. I haven't seen William yet, I am sure he's here and I pray we don't meet. Even if that isn't really what I want, I just don't want any more drama.

Ring ring..

"My name is micheal, your rented partner."

Is that what they call it??

"Hi micheal, this is Claire. "

"So when can I come over claire" He asked. Does he think we want to have s*x???

"We have to talk about somethings first micheal. You know why I hired you don't you?"

"No I don't. I am available for whatever you want for this night"

"Okay, we need to talk. Can I see you later tonight?"

"Sure you can"

"Okay, I would call you."

The dance was over and the crowd was cheering and clapping. I was so excited, I ran to tell my students how happy and proud I am.

"Hey kids, you guys did very well. Thank you all for that performance okay".

"Daddy ........" annabel ran past me. I turned to see him standing there, hugging his daughter.

"Hey little fairy princess, you did so well. I am proud of you"

"Thank you daddy".

I turned to leave when I heard my name..

"Claire"...he called me.

"Hi William. " I turned back to him.

"Thank you for making my daughter a star". He said.

" I didn't make your daughter a star. She's a star"

"Claire I am so sorry for the other day."

"William you don't have to apologise. I'm good"

"Claire please let me make it up to you"

"You don't have to make anything up. William we are good"

"No Claire you don't get. I have alot to tell you. I want us talk."

Well it's too late now. I wish I could tell him that.

"I don't want to talk about anything William." I said to him and left.

I had planned to meet Claire today and tell her everything I have wanted to tell her. I didn't want to make the same mistake I made with Mary with her. She's so special to me and I really wanted her to know. But when she said she didn't want to talk about anything that just broke my heart.

"Hey daddy" Annabel just came in. "Can we go to the park. They are having a Christmas festival there. I want to ride the ferris wheel"

"Yes sure honey you can"

I drove her to the park and all through the way I kept thinking about what Claire said. I had to fix this, if I really needed her in my life right?

The past few days had me going crazy for this girl. I really want to get to know her and I want alot of things for us together but am I really going to give up now.

We arrived at the park and I took annabel to get some icecream and to play some games. There were Christmas decoration everywhere and the whole town smells like Christmas. I had called some interior designers to bring a Christmas tree to the house and later on myself and annabel are going to decorate it.

"Daddy can I ride on the ferris wheel" she asked me.

"Yes you can but be careful okay"

I looked around at all the people who came with their family and kids playing and jumping around and I saw a familiar face. That was Claire, she was talking to a guy. He was tall, broad and masculine. They were laughing together. Is that why she doesn't want to talk about anything anymore?? She has someone already?? There was only one way to find out and that was me going over there.

"Hey claire" I said to her.

"What are you doing here?" She said surprised.

"I brought annabel here and I saw you" I looked at her and the guy she was talking to.

"Hi my name is William." I brought out my hands to shake him.

"Micheal" He said as he took my hands.

There was a moment of silence before Claire spoke up.

"Urmm ...William we were in the middle of something. Can you like come back later? Or do you have something to say?"

I felt defeat. I do have a lot to say but right now I can't make out a word in my head.

"Urmm i better go check on annabel. See you later." I walked out.

I found annabel and we went home.

"Daddy I had so much fun today" annabel said.

M'dear came to welcome us and annabel started narrating everything that happened today to her.

It was past ten right now and I just decided to go over to Claire's house.

I didn't know what I was doing and that was crazy right now. I just knew that I needed to do something before it's too late.

I was home already and I had a good talk with Micheal. He was amazing and sweet and he agreed to follow me home. Well I gave him some rules as to what he should do and shouldn't do. We agreed to meet up tomorrow so we can talk about me and how we met to make it look real.

I relaxed in the Christmas spirit. This has always been the best time of the year and I was enjoying the season. I didn't do any decor in my house because I wouldn't be staying . I decided to use this time to get packed and prepared and also to block the thoughts of William.

I didn't expect to see him at the park, when I saw him I wished he was the one I was with. I wished things were good with us but he's just too complicated and I really just want to get through with this wedding and go back to my normal life. I can't afford any more drama especially not at this time.

I had poured myself a glass of wine and sat down to watch some netflix when I heard the bell ring.

Sasha already travelled with her boyfriend and I wasn't expecting anybody.

I went on to open the door. He was staying right outside my door with snow falling on his body.

"Can I come in?"He said.

I let him in and locked the door.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him.

"I came to talk Claire"

"William I told you we don't have anything to talk about".

"Maybe we don't but I have some explaining to do"

"William please...."

.".......hold on claire" He cuts. " I wasn't expecting you at my house and I wasn't even expecting anybody. Sarah is just my colleague and that's all".

"William I don't give a damn about Sarah. I don't care what you do with your life or who you go out with"

"So what about the kiss" He asked me.

"William I was caught up in my emotion. I could have kissed anybody."

"I just need to know something claire? Are you dating that guy?"

Who I date or don't date doesn't matter to him. I meant it when I said I don't need any drama right now. My heart can't be crushed twice by one person.

"Yes William I am " I looked at him as I said it.

I saw a hint of pain in his eyes but he blinked them immediately.

"I just wanted to apologise for everything. I just hope we can still be friends." He looks at me.

"We ain't enemies William."

"Do you have plans for Christmas? "

I wasn't expecting that question next but he sure doesn't quit.

"Yes I do." I said

He looked at me hoping I would tell him what plans I have

"I am travelling home. Its my sister's wedding and I am attending it."

"With him?"

Why is every question centered around a guy I just met tonight.

"Yes William. Is there something you want."

"Myself and annabel, We are decorating our Christmas tree tonight. Would you like to join us?"

"Isn't that supposed to be like a family tradition?" I asked, surprised he's asking me.

"We could use an extra hand and I am sure Annabel would be happy to see you"

"William I don't know if we should be hanging together?"

"Why claire?"

I looked at him unsure of what to say.

"Please I don't just need any drama right now I have enough trouble on my plate" I told him.

Ouch!! It hurts to hear that I bring drama to her. How did we get here?

"I...Claire. I don't wish to bring any drama to your life. What I want with you is clear and I.... I haven't done this for years now"

I looked at her. I really don't know how to express my emotions.

"William, we don't have to make things more complicated. We are always going to meet because I am always going to be Annabel's teacher. I don't want things to become awkward towards us."

Why is he trying to make this hard for me. He's here in my house telling me he wants something with me. I know how these men tend to play with your head and make you like them and the next minute they are running off to some other woman. I am not ready to play that game right now. He has a kid for Chrissake and then there's Sarah. Am I supposed to compete with that. God knows how many women he's been involved with.

"William please leave. You should go home to your daughter".

He didn't move an inch. This man is really daring.

"When are you travelling? " He asked me.

"William why...."

".....Claire I know you ain't dating that guy. And I know you are just looking for an extra hand to come with you to your sister's wedding" He cuts in.

"Are you for real now? William please leave"

"Wait Claire. I didn't mean to offend you okay. I just...."

"Leave William..." I feel so embarrassed right now.

"Claire hold on please......" He persisted

"No.. William leave now" I shouted

"Let me go with you.." He said.

"What?" I was wondering if he was alright at this moment.

"I notice you Claire. I know every little detail about you. I see the worry in your eyes every time you get a call from home, I don't know why, but I want to be there with you when you are afraid or you are feeling low. Please don't push me away. I know things have been not so great between us but give me a chance to make it up to you."

He held my hands as he spoke and every word he said made me weak.

"William why are you doing this. What do you really want". I asked

"Claire. I haven't been myself since I met you. Every time I see you, I can't think straight ".

I looked at him as he said those words. He feels this way for me and I do too. But I am scared.

"William I can't...please don't make this hard for"

"Tell me you don't feel the same way and I would walk away"

I don't want him to walk away, I can't lie even if I try to.

Before I knew what was happening, he was kissing me already. The heat between us was too much. At this point, I couldn't stop anything happening I just kissed him back . I miss him so much, I love him. Yes, I do.

"William.... we.... have.. to.... stop.." I said in-between kisses. But we didn't, we continued and before I knew what was happening, we were pulling our clothes already.

He pulled my shirt and kissed my neck, and trail the kisses down to my stomach. I couldn't hold back the moans that escaped from my mouth.

He touched my body like he was some god recreating something in my body that wasn't there before, I was feeling some tingles in places I have never been touched before.

"Urghhhh" I moaned. What is he doing to me.

Before I knew what was happening he carried me on his shoulder to my bedroom.

I laid down and he continued kissing me. He reached to the back of my bra and unhooked it, my breast spread out like they were begging for freedom.

"Hmmm" He moaned as he looked at them with his eyes wide like he was seeing boobs for the first time.

"God, Claire..." . He started touching my n****e with his thumb and index, rubbing it till they became very hard and firm. He teased my n****e with his tongue and sucked them.

"William ......" I said , he's killing me. My other breast was begging for attention and as if he knew, he started sucking the other one, then the two at once.

As his mouth was busy with my breast, his hands were unzipping my trousers. He pulled them down and at this point, I was only on panties and at that moment I felt shy.

He paused what he was doing and looked at me, I was trying to cover myself, but he held my hands still and looked at my body, every bit of it. He stayed there for what looked like minutes and then returned to my face.

"Claire...you should never cover your body around me. You are so beautiful. " He said

I didn't know if to blush or cry because nobody has ever looked at me that way. I drew his face to my mouth and started kissing him again.

God!!! I love this man so much.