Chapter 12

I yawned and stretched as I awoke from my sleep, being reminded that I was hungry by the growling in my stomach. I knew I would starve if I waited for Henry to return before eating, and besides, there was food in the kitchen. Henry still hadn't returned. I stretched once more as I got out of bed before going to the kitchen. I recalled how my mother, who detested cooking, used to praise my dishes and advise me to open a restaurant one day. I put on an apron and tucked my hair behind my ears. After about thirty minutes of cooking, my forehead was sweaty as I wiped away the fluids with my palms. I suddenly lost my appetite, and I wasn't surprised; you know, that feeling when you've been hungry for too long and when the food finally appears, you eat very little or nothing at all. I decided to take a shower because I was feeling sweaty. When I was finished bathing, I chose a stunning red strapless gown from the wardrobe. "I should look nice for him," I told myself. I was amazed as I stood in front of the mirror because the dress was really beautiful and it was the perfect size for me. Henry really had an excellent taste. The feeling I had for him was something I knew he shared. When I noticed his gaze upon me and thought back to the way he had caressed me earlier, I grinned. I yearned for him to touch me in that way once more. But he had another woman, I reasoned, feeling once again envious. I put on lip gloss and sprayed the really nice-smelling cologne I discovered in the drawer; it belonged to him.

I thought to myself, "I guess I'm a touch overdressed," and I felt shy right away, I was already thinking of switching into a much more straightforward outfit when I heard his car pull up outside.

HENRY.

As I entered the house, I experienced some anxiety. We were on the verge of having sex earlier, and I felt awful because I had promised to protect her and not engage in sexual activity with her. I also didn't want to cause her any harm. When I entered the room and saw she wasn't there, I sighed. I said to myself, "I think I'm in love with her," and that made me feel afraid.

I raced over to the scene after hearing a glass break in the kitchen suddenly. She unintentionally dropped a class cup, and when I hurried over to her I stroked her face and said, "Hope you weren't wounded," but I couldn't help but look into those beautiful eyes. She quickly said, "No, I'm alright," and went into the room. The gown she was wearing caught my attention at that point, and I liked it. She looked good in it, which revealed her petite waist and enormous rear. I was startled when the smell of food caught my attention. When I opened the pot, I was surprised to see Jollof rice and plantains. Despite the fact that I wasn't hungry because I had just eaten with Sofia earlier, I served myself a small part of the meal. "Wow," I muttered, the food was delicious, and I swear I'd never had such good jollof rice before. I finished my meal and returned to my room.

Mary.

I smiled internally as I saw him walk into the room, his gaze fixed on me as I noticed he couldn't help but stare at me in the lovely gown.

"Your food is good," he said, breaking the silence in the room.

"Thank you," I said flatly. "How was your date with your girlfriend?" I inquired.

"I don't have a girlfriend; she's just a new friend I met," he replied, his brow furrowed.

"Really", I rolled my eyes, "but I heard you call her "baby" over the phone".

"Why do you even care",he chuckled aloud as he turned to face me. "by the way, this dress looks good on you", he remarked and I smiled. I grinned from ear to ear, satisfied that he loved my outfit. I suddenly watched his facial expression turn serious.

"Look, I'm sorry whatever happened here earlier, I know we shouldn't have.....",

"I know you feel it too", I interrupted him.

"You feel the connection between us, I can't control it too".

"Mary,I...", I don't want to hurt you, he said, turning to face me.

"What do you mean, Henry? I can see you want me too. How are you hurting me, exactly? ". I inquired. He rose up from his seat without saying a word and walked over to where I was standing. His gorgeous brown eyes were fixated on mine as he took my hand in his and asked, "Are you ready?, I've never deflowered a lady before and I don't want to take it away from you, I don't think I deserve it."

."Henry, I truly want you." I whispered in a soft tone.

He then took hold of my waist and pushed my body up against it as he kissed me slowly and passionately. The sensation was incredible, and when he slid his tongue into my mouth, my body shook. His erection hardened between my thighs as I massaged his muscular chest .I felt a chill run down my spine as his hands found my breasts and fondled them, saying, "You've got lovely boobs, princess." Our clothes soon fell to the ground and I ran my eyes through his naked body, I gasped at the sight of his long erection and he chuckled, "don't worry princess, I'll be gentle", he said grabbing my boobs again as he placed his lips on my boobs while his tongue sucked so hard on my nipples that I moaned his name aloud.