TANGLED IN HIM

Chapter Three

In the city ..............

Seraphina's POV

"Giggles, giggles, giggles," I laughed uncontrollably, trying to catch my breath. "Matthew, please stop tickling me!"

"I won't stop," he teased, grinning. "I've missed that beautiful sound of your laughter."

I squirmed, "Matthew, the movie is waiting for us!"

"No, baby," he said, still relentless in his playful assault.

After leaving that fancy restaurant, we had returned to his apartment. Now, here I was, curled up against his warm body in his room, binge-watching Netflix with snacks and chicken scattered around us. I had just finished my bowl of chicken when I couldn't resist snagging a piece from his bowl. That's when the chase began.

He caught me easily, his fingers finding my sides. I squirmed hard, as I am ticklish, and he knew it. "Baby, please stop!" I pleaded, laughter bubbling out of me.

"Let's get you back to bed," he said, scooping me up effortlessly, lifting me off the ground, his large frame cradling me. Matthew stood at 6'2, with a broad chest and a defined six-pack. He was a sight to behold. His brown hair and chocolate brown eyes made him even more irresistible.

"Whoosh!" I squealed as he lifted me. He moved some snacks from the bed to the nightstand before gently placing me down.

He climbed on top of me, leaning in for a kiss. His lips were soft, yet firm. He continued sucking and nibbling on my lip, after a while, I felt his tongue seeking entrance. I opened up, and the kiss deepened. His tongue exploring my mouth, I could feel heat flooding through me, and a low moan slipped from my lips.

After a moment, I pulled back, catching the desire swirling in his beautiful brown eyes. "Baby, I'm thinking of something," I began. "After this last project, I should take a long-term leave. So we can spend more time together."

His face lit up. "We could even travel far away, just the two of us, have our wedding, and spend quality time together, you know."

"That would make me the happiest man on this planet," he said, planting a soft kiss on my lips.

"Now, tell me about this your new project," he said, pulling me closer. I started sharing details about a newly discovered, strange city.

"There's even a place I've been thinking about for us to settle down, start our lives," he said, and I let out a sigh.

He paused, concern flashing across his face. "What's wrong, baby?"

"Just imagining a new life in a new place," I confessed.

"Don't worry," he reassured me. "It's going to be amazing. You know I have the money, I am going to spoil you, give you everything you want," he said proudly.

He continued, "You could even start up something new that isn't so time-consuming. With that, you will have more time for yourself, for me. And more so for the beautiful kids we are going to have. You get?" he winked.

Before I could respond, he began tickling me again, and I forgot everything I wanted to say, laughter filling the room.

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I jolted awake, yawning as I adjusted to the dimness of the room. I noticed night was wrapping itself around us. I felt my body was pressed firmly onto a broad hard surface, it is Matthew's body. He held me tightly to his body, as if afraid I'd slip away.

I remember I have to leave now. I will be leaving very early tomorrow for the next trip,

"Babe?" I called softly. "Babe?" I called again.

"Hmmm?" he finally replied, still half-asleep.

"I need to go now."

"No, baby," he said, pulling me closer.

"I really have to leave early for tomorrow's trip," I insisted, keeping a smile on my face.

"I can't wait for this trip of yours to end, so that I can have you enough to myself," he murmured.

"Yeah," I replied. I leaned in to kiss him lightly on the lips. I pulled away from his body and walked to the large mirror to start getting ready. As I was dressing, I felt his presence behind me.

"I can't wait to turn you into mine, and spoil you badly, you get," he said proudly, his hot breath warm fanning against my exposed skin.

"Me too," I replied, stepping away.

"Babe, I really need to leave now."

"Okay, let me go and use the bathroom, I will be back now," he said, heading towards the bathroom.

After spending many hours in the bathroom, he finally came out. "Let's go," he said as we both walked outside of the house towards his new Bugatti car.

"Allow me to treat you like the jewel you are," he said, opening the door for me.

"Thanks," I said, blushing as I slipped inside.

Once he was settled in, he started driving. Hours passed, and finally we arrived at my house.

"Thanks," I said quietly.

"Anything for you, my love," he replied.

"Do you want to come in?" I asked.

"No," he said, pulling me closer. He leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on my lip. His tongue found its way into my mouth, exploring softly. He nipped my lip, and I couldn't help but let out a soft moan.

After a moment, he broke the kiss. "We have to stop now. If not, I might not be able to resist taking you right here," he said and I felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment.

"I know you want me. I want you too," he said, his voice steady. "But as the gentleman I am, I can wait. But just know after this your last trip? I don't think I'll be able to hold back any longer. I can't wait to explore every part of you and mark it as mine," he said

His words made me shy, my cheeks heating up.

"I love you," he said, placing a soft kiss on my lips.

"I love you too," I replied.

"Bye," I said.

"Yeah," he answered.

I opened the car door to get down from his car. I noticed he is not making a move to leave yet.

"Matthew, it's getting late. You need to go!" I called out, standing by the gate of my apartment.

"Ladies first. You go in first," he insisted.

"No, Matthew. I am already in my house, nothing can happen to me. You go first," I countered.

We both stood like that, caught in a playful standoff, both unwilling to budge.