Maya’s POV
The whole room became quiet. Every masked face turned toward me. I stood up slowly. My green dress felt soft and cool on my warm skin. Everyone waited for my choice in the truth or dare game.
I looked around the circle. One tall man sat very still. His dark mask covered half his face. Something about his strong shoulders made my belly feel funny. I pointed straight at him without thinking more.
“Him,” I said in a tiny voice.
Chloe squeezed my hand tight. “You are so brave tonight,” she whispered with a big smile.
I walked to the middle of the room. My legs felt shaky. The tall man moved to a big fancy chair under soft warm light. He sat down and said nothing. I got closer. What am I doing? This feels too wild but my body felt hot and excited at the same time.
I climbed onto his lap. My knees rested on each side of him. Soft music played low. I started moving my hips in little circles. The silk dress slid up my thighs. I felt his body heat through his clothes.
He stayed quiet. His calm eyes watched me from behind the mask. I put my hands on his shoulders. They felt very strong and solid.
Why did I choose him? He feels so familiar. But that cannot be right. My mind raced.
I rolled my hips more. My body pressed down against him. A hard shape grew under me. Heat rushed between my legs fast. I bit my lip hard. This is wrong, I have that secret job with Mr Havisham but right now I feel so free and alive.
“Good,” the man said in a low quiet voice.
That voice. It sounded just like the man from my hallway at night. No way, I pushed the thought away. I danced faster. My hips moved like waves. The thin red cloth under my dress became very wet. Every move rubbed me against him. A sweet feeling started to grow in my lower belly.
I leaned forward. My chest touched his. The mask hid his eyes but I could feel him staring. His hands stayed on the chair. His fingers gripped the wood tight.
“You move nice,” he said softly.
“Thank you,” I replied. My voice sounded breathy and strange.
Thirty minutes felt both long and short. I kept grinding on him. My skin grew hotter. Sweat made me shine. I thought about my sister. She would not want this kind of life for me but I need money so badly. I need to feel good after all the pain.
The man breathed heavier now. I made big slow circles with my hips. The feeling between us became stronger. I almost made a sound but held it inside. Why does this stranger make my body react so much?
Halfway through he spoke again. “Do not stop.”
His words sent a shiver all over my back. I pressed down harder. My dress rode up higher. Only the thin red cloth separated us. I felt so wet and ready. My inner voice screamed loud. Maya what if someone finds out? What if this is a big mistake?
But I did not stop, I rocked faster. My hands moved up to his neck. My fingers touched his messy soft hair. It felt exactly like… No, stop thinking that.
The group watched everything. Some people whispered. Chloe cheered from her seat. “Go Maya! You are doing great!”
I smiled even though my face burned hot. The sweet pleasure grew bigger inside me. Each move pushed me closer to the edge. His hardness rubbed the perfect spot. I wanted to come so badly. My breathing became quick.
“You are shaking,” he said.
“I cannot help it,” I answered.
Time was almost finished. I leaned very close. My lips almost touched his neck. His smell was clean and strong. Just like my neighbor. My heart jumped hard. I moved my hand and brushed his mask by accident. It slipped a little bit.
I saw his sharp jaw and the corner of his mouth. It was Liam. My next door neighbor.
My whole body froze for one second but I kept moving because the dare was not done. He looked at me. His eyes showed he knew it too. No words came out, only hot shock passed between us.
The group clapped loud. Thirty minutes ended. I climbed off his lap fast. My legs felt weak like water. Wetness ran down my thigh, I pulled my dress down quickly.
Liam stood up slow. He fixed his mask, our eyes met again. He looked calm but fire burned behind it.
I walked back to my seat on shaky legs. Chloe hugged me tight. “That was so hot! You are wild tonight Maya.”
I laughed a little but my mind spun fast. “Yeah. It was fun.”
Inside I thought, He knows it is me. Liam saw everything I did. What will happen now?
The game continued but I could not pay attention. My body still wanted more. The chair felt cold. I crossed my legs tight.
After some time I stood up. “I need fresh air,” I told Chloe.
I walked out to a quiet balcony. Cool night wind touched my hot skin. Stars shone bright above. I held the rail and breathed deep. What a crazy night. First the job with Mr Havisham, now this with Liam. My life is becoming too mixed up and dangerous.
Footsteps came behind me. I turned around. Liam stood there, he had taken off his mask. His dark messy hair moved in the wind. His sharp eyes looked straight into mine.
“Maya,” he said.
My name sounded different when he said it. “You should not be here,” I whispered.
He stepped closer. “You should not dance like that in front of everyone.”
Heat climbed up my neck. “It was only a game.” Liam shook his head. “Games have rules and dangers too.”
I wanted to ask him many questions. Why is he at this party? Does he know about my secret job? But the words would not come out.
He touched my arm lightly. “You looked beautiful tonight.”
Before I could answer my phone buzzed in my small bag. I took it out, It was an unknown number. I opened the message.
A picture showed me on Liam lap. My dress was high up. My body pressed tight on him. The words below made my blood turn cold.
“I saw you, be good and your secrets stay hidden. One wrong move and everyone knows what you did with your boss and the neighbor.”
My hand started shaking badly. I looked up at Liam. He watched me with worry. “Who sent that?” he asked.
I could not speak. The phone buzzed again. Another message came. “Welcome to the real game Maya, run if you can.”
The night suddenly felt much darker. Someone had been watching me the whole time.
Liam stepped even closer. “Maya tell me what is wrong right now.”