Stirred for you

Chapter Fifteen - Sweet charm and beauty.

It was dusk when the door to Greg's house burst open and Mona along with Greg and Daren walked in chatting happily. They were all drenched as if they had gone swimming instead of fishing. Even Daren's clothes were the most drenched. His hair was disheveled along with his clothes.

"Alright - I will be going to secure a spot in the fishing market right now"

"Now?" Mona and Daren asked together looking sceptical about Greg's claims.

"I - I - um - its true" Greg stuttered like he wasn't even sure of what he had said previously.

"Greg - " Daren called Greg who focused his attention on him. "Seriously?"

Greg had to admit that he had been caught. It wasn't easy to fool Daren who basically grew up with him anyways. He has spent quite a long time with him and knew almost all his behaviours and way of life. Did he seriously think he could deceive him right now?

"OK fine - am going to her tomb. Its been long - " Greg said with a pale face. He had swallowed his previous exhilarated face to show how sad he had been. He walked into his room, "I'll go change - " he said before shutting the door.

"What does he mean be that?" Mona asked in confusion. Mona was very sure that the issue that managed to change Greg's mood so suddenly must really be a serious one. She had no idea how Greg must have lived his life, but she knew he was one guy who likes having people around him.

"Umm - Its really a long story... He did lose someone so dear to him - "

The door opened and Greg walked out without turning to face them while he went straight outside. "Please come home soon Greg - " Daren said after seeing how sour Greg's mood had become. Greg nodded and shut the door.

"How did it happen?" Mona asked as soon as Greg left not willing to forget the topic. She was willing to help Greg in anyway given how he had taken care of them ever since they arrived. There was no sign of hostility or depression around him. What must have turned into depression in his mind?

Daren straightened and stared down at his clothes before he turned to Mona with a wry smile, "don't you think we should change first?"

"Uh - yeah" Mona suddenly remembered her clothes were wet, but she will definitely learn more about Greg as soon as she changed. "We will continue after we are done changing, right?"

Daren smiled weakly, "Of course right here - "

Mona nodded and quickly rushed into her room before Daren slowly turned to his as well.

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Mona was already sitting on a couch when Daren walked in. He had slowly regained his imperious appearance after he had changed into new clothes. Mona quickly composed herself after she remembered he was actually her boss. Daren took his seat beside her and bent forward, ready to tell Mona a long story.

"Greg and I has been friends from high school here in South Leone, but he dropped out after he lost his parents. He started living a rough life to care for himself. Most times, I would sneak out of home to visit him - " Daren smiled as he recalled the good days he had with Greg. "We would go for lunch at the local shops. He became a merchant later supplying fishes and ended up renting a house here at the countryside - "

"So he didn't continue with his education then?"

"Mmm - " Daren nodded before he continued. " I still visited him after he got his own house here but somehow after I got a job in Mugeen, I stopped visiting because each time I came to his house, I must go home dirty - "

Mona smiled, "so that's why you don't really like the countryside?"

"Yeah, its rural anyways but I must still confess, the scenery is always lively and I am still intrigued by its beauty. Nature is always beautiful. I just happen to dislike it because of Greg's previous work then as a farmer when he didn't feel like fishing and the foul smell around each place except the sea. But now the environment has greatly improved, I just realized I shouldn't ruin other people's happiness here because I don't like the place - "

Daren smiled at Mona who was particularly touched before he continued. "Greg got married later to Anissa, he loved her and she helped him buy his own house and increase his farmlands. Their love knew no bounds - But Anissa passed on after she contacted a flu which corrupted her lungs and affected her breathing. I came to console Greg after his wife's death, that was two years back and I could see the pain on his face, his anger and his depression. He just couldn't endure it, so he decided to stay single and always visit Anissa's grave each night whenever he is extremely sad, lonely or happy. He just can't stay without visiting her tomb - "

"So sad - " Mona finally understood why Greg's mood suddenly changed. He must have been wishing that Anissa was still here with him to enjoy with them at the sea. What a pity he decided to stay alone and always visit Anissa's tomb instead.

Daren turned to Mona, her fragrance had been filling his nose and forced him to see nothing but her face in his mind while he was telling the story. Their eyes met and Mona could still sense the pity on his face. She stilled when Daren prowled towards her with his eyes fixed on hers, his face was expressionless. Mona was lost for words when he made for her mouth. The second time!

Mona immediately felt guilty as she remembered Silvia, she tried to push him off but she couldn't. Silvia was the least of her worries right now.

It wasn't just a kiss but a whole body experience that made her long for him the more. When Daren saw she wasn't stopping him, his hands made for her body. His hands were warm on her body, it was as if he knew every slope and curve. The gown she was wearing was so sheer, so delicate that his touch transmitted effortlessly through it as if they were both naked.

Daren felt the hot sensation burning in him as he softly made for her neck. He nibbled her earlobe down to her neck and finally to her mouth all over again. The kiss lasted for more then two minutes before Mona slowly pulled herself away from him.

"Are you sure he will be back - " Mona asked carelessly as if nothing had happened between them.

It was obvious that Daren had not had his fill given how he was still staring at her, but they had to stop as even Greg might even be surprised seeing them like this. He managed to nod as an answer to Mona.

"I'll go to sleep now" Mona walked guiltily into her room. What the heck! Did she kiss him the second time even when she knew he is another lady's man? How stupid is she to fall for his charms again!

Daren sighed, he was going too close to Mona. What really is happening that he can't even get over his desires and feeling towards Mona. Mona is just like a flower with sweet fragrance and colour, Daren thought. He just can't ignore her sweet charm and beauty.