Anise

The loud sound of a bang jolted me up from bed. My heart raced fast as I let out a weak yawn, crawling from the bed.

My feet stuttered towards the one-hinged window which was opened, and the sashes were banging against each other.

It was dark already, and I couldn't even tell how long I had fallen asleep, but it seemed it would rain, judging from the weather's clip.

Hastily, I grabbed the sash to close it when I felt strong callous hands wrapped to mine side by side.

I quivered where I stood, and a silent gasp left my lips. It was his. 

My back was leaning on his broad chest that offered comfort and my eyes widened in circles.

"Anise", his voice called like a drug that I couldn't get rid of. I dare not look back as I found myself basking in his warmth.

He directed my hands, and we closed the window together.

"What are you doing here?" I questioned, sitting in the same position and just staring at the plan window.

I could feel his fingers running through my hair as then at the side of my cheeks. He gently inserted my hair between my ears.

His breath fanned the back of my neck, and he hesitated before giving me a response.

"Just checking up on you" he muttered in a deep, attractive tone.

"I'm fine, daven if you keep choosing up in my room unannounced I'd..."

"Run away?" He completed, and I spun around to meet his hot gaze, which dried every blood in me for seconds.

"Let me make this clear daven, I'm only here..."

"As a means to get over him, "I'm only trying to look out for kittens, stop freaking out like I'm some plague to avoid."

Yes he is. I just don't want him this close. His touch, his caring eyes, his body and everything about him was beautifully dangerous.

"Let's just maintain a distance, okay" I said, moving away from him, but he grabbed me by the wrist and my body yanked gently on his.

I couldn't even concentrate as I was breathing heavily while pulling out hastily.

"Why? I came back to our home country for you, Anise, and yet all you do is push me away."

I shook my head, running my fingers through my hair while feeling suffocated.

"It's just that..." I paused, having no idea how to say this to him. If he comes this close, emotions might set in.

"What anise, do you hate me?"

"No"

He then placed his palms on my cheeks, his breath slow and deliberate as he leaned his head close to mine.

There was no distance between us and we exchanged breaths.

"I don't want no one else around me, I just need you right here"

He pointed to his heart and I feared the unexpected. Maybe I should run away. That way he'd stop this weird confession.

"You're like the only thing that I see and it's crystal-clear anise"

My eyes settled on his lips, my heart raced. This can't happen again.

"Daven!" I yelled and pushed him away with every energy, but he wasn't moving and tears had brewed up in his eyes.

He leaned his head to mine, breathing heavily. I sucked my breath, looking him up closely.

There was no distance between us and my breasts were pinned against his chest.

"Is that why you married Dante in the first place? To keep me away"

"I've loved Dante for 13 years, you can't compare that!" I barked. 

"Please Anise... let's give it a try. I'm willing to become the father of your child, Anise. I can't stop thinking of you. I almost died when you fainted, and it hurts so much when you push me away..."

"Daven stop!" I cut in, but he nudged my neck with my nose, his lips pressed my cheeks again, his breath fanned my skin.

I let out a silent moan as his body felt so hot that I felt on fire.

"Just once anise, please, let me become yours" he begged desperately, and I felt a tender tingle while squivering.

My panties dampened as he smashed his lips again mine, parting my lips gently, and his tongue clashed with mine as he kissed me with so much emotion, taking every breath left of me.

I broke out of the kiss and pushed him back. He was so weak that his body moved away.

"We shouldn't be doing this" I stated, confused and moving away from him.

"I know"

He tried grabbing me again, but he missed as I had dodged his hold.

"What are you doing?" He questioned, noticing that I was taking out a few clothes from the walk-in closet and placing them on the bed.

"Leaving!" I retort, returning to the closet to take my shoes.

His forehead etched with surprise as he walked up to me, obstructing the door, his body leaning on the frame.

"Out of my way daven!" I ordered, glaring at him in the eyes. His arc a brow at me, looking calm and tensed at the same time.

"What makes you think I'd let you go again?"

The shoes in my hands dropped as the soft gaze was replaced by a cold and domineering look.

"What do you mean?" I brawled, trying to read every expression on his face, but he stridded inside the closet, his lips curved upward, revealing a killer smile.

"The contract. Did you really read through the pages before stamping them?"

I narrowed my eyes at him, confused. Isn't this about being his manager and then the whole revenge scheme against Dante starts?

This wasn't what I expected, and he keeps taking me by surprise. My heart thuds and I couldn't concentrate not with him this close.

It feels as though his stare was taking anything called life in me too.

"I won't say much but anise..."

He bent slightly to my level, his eyes danced in their sockets.

"You belong to me now"