Chapter 2
997 Words
The sun was just beginning to filter through the tall Windows of the cross estate, casting long golden beams across The polished marble floors. Lara stressed lazily in the enormous guest bed, a finger brushing the silk sheets that felt nothing like the worn cotton ones back home. A cool breeze floated in from the open balcony doors, bringing with it the scent of fresh rose and something else something unfamiliar but soothing .
she sat up, her black satin nightgown clinging to her skin as she swung her legs over the side of the bed. The hem settled mid - thigh, and she instinctively tugged it down even though she was alone.It had thin straps and a lace trim , something jade had teasingly thrown into her suitcase as a joke. Lara had rolled her eyes then, but now she was too tired to care.
the mansion was quiet. she checked our phone it was 6:42 am, still early.she stared at her screen for a moment before opening our messages. one unread video message from Tyler.
Her heart gaves a soft flutter.
she clicked it. he's sleepy face appeared , is messy curls falling into his eyes."Morning, babe.Just wanted to say I miss you already.can we video chat when you wake up?I need to see you.All of you 😍.
Lara smiled biting her bottom lip.Despite everything, Tyler still had that hold on her .She tapped the video icon and waited.He picked up after two rings.
Well , well,look who finally woke up,"Tyler teased,his voice low and husky.
it's barely 7 ,Lara replied, adjusting her phone.I just missed you.
Damn , baby , he said, his eyes roaming over her screen. " That night's dress ......
Are you trying to kill me with ur body?
she smirked, stretching just a little." maybe ".
come closer, he murmured. Let me see you.
Lara leaned back, placing her phone at an angle that showed more of her body. Her cheek flushed under his gaze.
Touch yourself for me, Tyler whispered.
she hesitated , glancing at the door. The mansion was quiet. she was alone. Her fingers slid under the hem of her night dress.
Tyler's breath hitched as she moved slowly, teasing herself, her eyes never leaving the screen. His voice deepened , words of encouragement dripping from his lips. She closed her eyes, her breathing shallow as her hand worked in slow, deliberate strokes.
she reached into her drawer, retrieving the small purple vibrator she'd tucked away. she turned it on , the low hum sending a thrill through her. Tyler groaned as she pressed it between her thighs, her soft moans filling the room.
"Gosh , I wish I was there," he murmured. "you're so f*****g wet and sexy".
Lara arched slightly, the sensation growing more intense.Her leg trembled .She bit her lip to keep from moaning out.
Just as she was nearing the edge,a noise startled her - a door creaked somewhere in the hallway.She froze , the moment shattered.
"s**t",she whispered, quickly switching off the vibrator and tossing it aside.
What happened? Tyler asked,his voice still thick with lust.
I think someone is awake,she said, breathless.We should stop.
He signed."Fine. But next time, I want the full show babe".
She ended the call, still flushed and slightly shaky pulling the sheets around herself, she sat in silence for a moment, heart pounding. The door hadn't opened, but she couldn't shake the feeling that someone might have heard.
A few minutes later, she slipped on her robe and decided to head downstairs. Coffee might calm her nerves.
As she wandered past the art - filled the hallway and entered the sunlit lounge, the scent of citrus and freshly cut grass drifted in from the open patio doors. Drawn by curiosity, she followed it .
She stepped outside and then she saw him.
Ethan Carter.
He was standing in the middle of the garden, shirtless,his broad chest glistening with sweat under the soft morning light.His dark ,trousled hair was damp ,as though he'd just come from a run.Low- hanging joggers clug to his hips, revealing a faint v- line and perfectly toned abs.
Lara froze.
Her breath caught in her throat.She wasn't expecting this.Wasn't expecting him and definitely wasn't expecting him to look like that.
He hadn't seen her yet.She could turn around,slip away, pretend this never happened.
But she didn't.
Her eyes glued to him
What are you doing, Lara?She scolded herself.You have a boyfriend.
Still,her gaze lingered on Ethan's flexing arms as he twisted slightly, popping the cop off a water bottle and taking a long swig.
Just then,he turned.
Their eyes met
Ethan blushed once,then his lips curled into a lazy, amused smirk."Morning sunshine".
Lara panicked internally but kept her face straight.I was .... just looking for coffee, she said quickly.
"Coffee inside",he said, wiping his neck with towel.Though you might give someone a heart attack walking around looking like this.
Lara flushed."It's just sleep wear".
"sexy sleep wear",he muttered,his eyes dragging over her legs before flicking up to meet her.
She didn't notice it.Not really.But if she had,she would've seen the way his eyes lingered longer than polite.
"Didn't think the intern would be up this early", Ethan added.
"Didn't think the CEO's would be this half naked before 8a.m".
He chuckles." You must be Lara".
" And you must be Ethan".
They stood there in silence for a beat. His eyes roamed, and hers involuntarily flicked down to his ads before shooting back up.
" Nice view ",he said suddenly.
" Excuse me"?
" The garden ",he said with a grin.But yeah ......you too.
Lara spun around, flustered.
Inside the house,her heart wouldn't stop racing .
Get a grip, Lara.
But even as she poured herself a cup of coffee, the image of Ethan's chest,his smirk, and the way he'd said" you too" kept replaying.
And somewhere deep down , something told her:this program was going to be anything but not ordinary.
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