Chapter 11: William’s family house
And my anxiety starts to kick. I didn’t know what to do. If only he wasn’t here, in this reunion.
It’s a formal meeting, but the atmosphere is light; these two families are really coming together, and everyone is happy about it. William is very nice, and his family is very friendly, I felt terrible to that my fears and feelings would somehow ruin the moment, but I couldn’t take it anymore and walked around the house turning around.
Anyway they were very happy with the idea that I was a designer and very “artistic” as Lily kept saying, so I took the opportunity to distance myself.
I just had to let time pass, that’s all. There would be a dinner in a little while and then… this torture would be over. Ethan was upset, that was for sure, but he’d get over it, wouldn’t he? He’d forget about me, the chubby girl he once knew.
I’d be damned if I was wrong.
As I step out into a small hallway, I run into him. Or he was following me, I don’t know anything or understand anything anymore, because nothing that is happening is logical’at all.
My God, this is how a gazelle must feel when it encounters a tiger. And I am not as agile as a gazelle, quite the opposite.
Ethan has on a gorgeous black pant that makes his legs slimmer, a sleek beige sweater and everything about him screams perfection. He’s handsome, he’s stylish… he’s even ridiculous. Can he look bad at least once? Is that too much to ask?
“Really, Priscilla? Is this what you are playing at? You don’t care where you are or with whom? You keep running away from me!” he says incredulously.
“Do you really hate me? Does it bother you so much to have me around? Would you rather be away from me and ruin a good opportunity in your career? Good god!*
I didn’t even ask what he was talking about. It’s obvious.
“I don’t have to answer a thing to you” I exclaim.
“Tell me! Please! I truly don’t understand!” almost yelling at me. I leave and he grabs my arm and I shake.
“Please…I beg you” he says and I sigh.
“I want to pursue another goal… ” I say, lying nervously.
“Yeah right…it has nothing to do with me” he says ironically.
“Not really…believe it or not, not everything has to do with you.” I lie and he lets out an annoyed snort, tousles his hair and looks furious.
“I can’t believe it, I always thought you were an intelligent woman and now… you don’t seem to think. This is silly!” he says, and it hurts me deeply. More than I want to admit.
“You don’t have the right to say anything like that to me! No right at all!” I say angrily. I’ve already been called a lot of things, but to imply that I’m stupid… I’m not going to accept that from him. I feel my cheeks blush as he watches me closely, his pupils darting back and forth, alternately meeting my eyes.
“I…I’m sorry…you’re right” he says now nervously, stammering, but I’m not up to taking anymore.
“And What do you care what I do? You are no one for me, I reply with more resentment than I thought. His jaw is tight, but I can see how my comment has affected him.
*Prissy… I‘
“I’m not your anything, nor your Prissy. We’re not even friends; we haven’t seen each other in years. You don’t know anything about my life. You don’t know anything about me! Stop pretending!” I yell.
Someone pass by and I feel ashamed. He takes my hand and leads me into another place. It makes me nervous to argue like this in the middle of someone else’s house, so I reluctantly agree. Something I certainly shouldn’t have done
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Chapter 11. William’s family house
We come to a bend under the stairs that is half dark and where no one seems to pass, and we continue our heated discussion as if nothing happened.
“So I am nothing to you? Huh?” he says angry.
“Then why does it bother you so much to be with me, to avoid me, to do your best not to have to see me? So why not continue working together?” he’s so irritating. How dare he?
“Because you are impossible, demanding, impertinent, and you get in my way. You demand too much of me, you push me, you order me around, and you’re… a pain in the ass,” I’m really upset, more than I’ve been in years. I’ve always been calm, but it’s like he’s bringing out these emotions in me. I feel tense and overwhelmed. I hate him so fucking much!
‘I didn’t know you feel this way… I promise you… I just want to help you,” he says worried, his face getting red.
*I don’t want your help, or your flowers, or your dress recommendations, or your interference in who I date, or anything!” I tell him, and he is angry and offended. I feel like we’re two kids fighting over a toy.
“Of course you had to get involved with that stupid neighbor!”
“I have already made it clear that you are nobody, nobody to be meddling in my affairs, let alone in who I go on dates with!” I say, and now he’s blushing.
He closes the small space between us. I felt his perfume, his warm.
“He’s just…stupid, a nobody…” I feel his breath on me..
“He is someone to me! I like him! That’s all that matters!” I shout. Oh, he’s mad… really mad.
“You could really do a lot better. You just don’t know… if only you know…?” He says. His eyes are wide open, his lips trembled
What the fuck is his problem?
“Don’t tell me you’re so smart, so wise, so know–it–all that you even think you know who I should date that’s on my level!” I answer, and it almost
sounds like a challenge.
He inhales deeply, and within moments, his lips meet mine. His hands draw me nearer to him, enveloping me in his aroma and warmth. His tongue gently explores my mouth, leaving no space untouched. One hand rests on the back of my neck, ensuring I remain still, while the other rests on my waist. The intensity of our connection makes me feel as though I’m melting from the warmth emanating from his chest.
His actions betray a sense of urgency as he explores every contour of my lips and mouth, leaving no area untouched. Ethan’s lips possess a softness, lusciousness, and sensuality that deepen our kiss as he entwines his fingers in my hair.
At that moment that, I feel as though I’ve been transported to paradise, wonderland, a place where everything is beautiful. I find myself unable to resist, not because he encircles me or because I feel confined, but because this kiss soothes something within me… It breathes life into me. It’s a wonderful balm for my loneliness, for my anguish.
As I respond to his kiss, he exhales in relief. My hands instinctively find their place on his neck, and I sense his heartbeat and rapid breaths. This kiss is unlike the one we shared in the restaurant; it belongs solely to us.
Time seems to elude us as we lose ourselves in this spontaneous embrace. We traverse from one state of bliss to another, as if we’re ensnared in each other’s spell, with no desire to break free.
Our kiss becomes more possessive and electric. I feel the tip of his nose caressing my cheek as he bites my lower lip, and it excites me even more. I hear a soft moan as my tongue travels to the corners of his lips, and I let out a small cry as his hand goes under my shirt, nearing the edge of my bra. His fingers play with that border, very close, but without touching my breasts. And I catch myself wanting more, much more, damn it.
His grasp tightens around me, as though he fears I might slip away. I find myself entranced by the silkiness of his hair slipping through my fingers. I’m enveloped by his scent, I’m attuned to the sound of his pleasure–filled sighs, and I feel the warmth of his hands and the texture of his jacket beneath my fingertips.
As he presses his body against nine, I’m aware of the undeniable bulge in his pants, a big one… and with a subtle movement of my hips… his sigh resonates deeply within me.
A daring and adventurous side of me emerges, craving to explore every inch of his chest, yearning to meld my body against his, and desiting more
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Chapter 11; William’s family house
of him.
This Priscilla is new, she never existed before… she was just born right here, in Lily’s fiancé’s family home.
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