The Playboy Plaything

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

*Allison's Pov*

I coughed, struggling to comprehend the ludicrous request he had just made of me.

"No, you can't," I firmly asserted.

Ash remained silent, his eyes captivating and impossible to look away from. He inched closer, and I couldn't help but notice the still visible scar from his previous racing accident on his chest.

He had cleverly covered it with a rose tattoo, but it was still noticeable.

"Why not?" he questioned, now only an inch away. I could feel a shiver run down my spine as his skin brushed against mine.

I bit my lower lip, attempting to suppress the sudden surge of desire that washed over me. "Because you're Cara's cousin, and I don't sleep with relatives of my best friend," I replied.

He enclosed me with his arm, trapping me in his gaze. I desperately needed to escape from the water and him.

Pushing against his chest, I struggled to create some distance between us. "Ash, this is completely inappropriate," I insisted.

"I have no intention of sleeping with you. Cara is my best friend, and you are her cousin. I value my friendship with her too much to risk it by crossing any boundaries."

He seemed undeterred, his intense gaze never leaving mine. "But what if we both want it?" he whispered, his voice filled with longing.

I took a deep breath, my heart pounding in my chest. "I don't want to sleep with you, and you should be ashamed asking me that"

His grip on my arm tightened, and a flicker of Amusement crossed his face. "Are you going to deny this connection between us?"

I pulled my arm free from his grasp and stood up, I didn't care if I was naked, the water cascading down my body. "What connection, I feel nothing" I lied.

He looked at me, his eyes taking in my shape as he leaned back relaxed enjoying the view of what he was seeing. He slowly brushes his finger against his lips.

God, he was f*****g handsome and I hated the fact that I wanted to get back in the water and let him touch me one more time.

"You're right. I apologize for overstepping my boundaries" Ash said, apologizing

I stared at him, trying to understand what he was playing at but his eyes gave off nothing but lust.

I made my way towards the edge of the hot water cave, grabbing a towel to cover myself. "This," I said, demonstrating with my hand. "Never happened, okay?"

Ash's smirk grew wider as he watched me wrap the towel around my body. "If that's what you want to believe, then fine." he responded, "but you can't deny the electricity between us. It's undeniable."

I scoffed, feeling a mix of anger and confusion. "Electricity? Please. This is just a momentary attraction, nothing more." I desperately tried to persuade myself that what he was saying wasn't true.

I couldn't afford to let my guard down, especially not with him. Ash stepped out of the water, walking towards me.

He reached out and grabbed my wrist pulling me closer to him. The Power in his eyes made my heart skip a beat. But I refuse to let myself succumb to his charm.

"You can keep denying it all you want, but deep down, you know am right."

I yanked my hand away from his grip. My frustration boiled over. "Stop trying to manipulate me. Do you think just because you are attractive, you can have whatever you want? Well, you are wrong. I won't fall for your games."

Ash laughed, his laughter filling the room. "Cupcake, I can have anything I want once I set my mind on it. Don't taste me, I might be tempted to add you to the list of what I want for this summer, and if you ever change your mind, you know my room"

With that, he turned and walked away leaving me standing there, torn between my desires and the urge to avoid him.

I shouldn't let his words shake me and I couldn't let my emotions cloud my judgment. I had to stay strong and protect my Heart, no matter how tempting he may be.

I walked towards my room, my thought replaying the scene in my head over and over again. The nerve of him.

What gave him the idea that I might want to f**k him. I paused my eyes fell on the figure, leaning close to my door.

“Justin” I called out, a smile bright up my face as I walked closer to where he stood.

“Hey Allision” He greeted, his eyes sparked, matching the blue shirt vest he was wearing, his hands placed in his shorts pocket, he was handsome, I guess it runs in their family.

“Am I safe,” I teased, he smiled along, his eyes never leaving mine as he stared at my nightwear. “Evening swim”

“How was your interview” He finally spoke, his voice full of concern.

I shrugged, knowing I almost messed up but Danny was kind enough to give me another chance, saying he likes determined workers.

“It went well, thanks for the ride again, I appreciate it,” I told him, beaming him a warm smile.

“As I said, I don't mind doing it, anything for you”

I shrugged as the air fell into silence, his eyes filled with concern and sincerity. “What brings you here, am sure you just didn't come to check on me”

He was quiet for a minute, his eyes now staring at the towel in my hand. “Have you spoken with Cara today, She seemed to be avoiding me”

I raised an eyebrow, he was here because of his sister, Isn't that sweet of him? I know Cara and I got into a little disagreement this morning but she was still my bestie, was he worried that I would end things with her?

“Cara? I haven't spoken with her since this morning, You aren't worried that the little disagreement was going to ruin our friendship” I asked, curious for his answer.

“No, I just saw the way you responded and I couldn't help but notice she must have hurt your feelings a lot”

“You know Justin, even best friends argue and have little misunderstandings but that doesn't mean, I hate her or don't want anything to do with her” I assured him

“You know her better than anyone, so I wasn't worried, she can be sensitive when things don't go her way, she is a sucker for apologizes” He dropped in,

Justin was right, Cara was a sucker for apologies, she rather buys you gifts than tell you she was wrong, and whenever things don't go her way she throws a fist.

I was used to her behavior, just as she was used to mine, I love her regardless.

“It getting late, i don't want to keep you waiting,” Justin added, stepping aside as I walked towards the door.

I was about to unlock it when he called out for my name. “Allision” I turned to face him, the cold night air brushing against my wet skin as my n*****s tightened.

“Yes”

“You should be careful around Ash, I don't want to pry but stay away from him” He threw his harsh cold words at me.

I stood there speechless, did he happen to see or hear my conversation with his cousin at the hot cave swimming pool?

I felt embarrassed and angry at the same time, “he is my cousin and I know him too well, he means trouble, and knowing the relationship we all shared it will be wise if you keep your boundaries, especially for Cara's sake” he finally added.

I tried to speak but I was too stunned to say anything, what was going on, why did I feel like I did something wrong?

“Goodnight” he added walking away without turning as he disappeared down the stairs. Slowly I unlock the door stepping into my room.

I tossed the towel angrily onto the couch, why am I being blamed, shouldn't he talk to his cousin? Ash that good-for-nothing jerk.

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I stood in front of the full-length mirror staring at my reflection. The flower-patterned spaghetti hand top fit perfectly with the blue denim jeans I decided to put on. Putting on my ankle-length booth, I grabbed my bag and stepped out.

I was almost late, I hoped I get a cab on time, Danny was so going to kill me, who knows I might get fired before I even began to work.

Climbing down the stairs, I walked towards the exit door and stepped out.

“Christ lord, I have been waiting for centuries” Cara let out. Confused, I stared at her.

“I don't get it,” I asked, my eyes fixed on my phone as I tried to book a ride.

Cara walked towards me, snatching my phone from my hand. “f**k Cara what the hell” I snapped.

“Get in,” She said, waving her car keys in the air. “I will be your chauffeur for today, just today” she reminds me.

I watched her, I knew this was her way of apologizing but It seemed annoying to be sincere, but she was my best friend and I could see she was trying.

“Aren't you supposed to be somewhere, I guess someone won't mind getting fired on her first day” Cara yelled as she unlocked her car door.

A smile curled up my lips as I walked towards where her car was. “You know I hate you,” I told her, unlocking the car as we both stepped in.

“I know, but what can you do, you are stuck with me for life bestie” she teased

Her hand grabs the steering wheel as she starts the engine.

I glance at my wristwatch, f**k, I was in for an ear full.

“You can still decide to quit, it not too late” Cara added trying to lighten the mood.

“Cara”

“What? Just saying”

I rolled my eyes, she was the best of the best, I pulled her closer for a peck.

“Gross”

She cried out as she drove off.