Vermilion's Kiss

Chapter 6 - The Sinful Dance

"You are under arrest, Vermillion."

Valerie was shock upon hearing those words. She never expected that Ares will fall into her trap this early part of the game.

Nanlaki ang mata niya nang makita ang posas sa kanyang kamay. Under normal circumstances, she would have tackled him to free herself, but she knew that she was at a disadvantage. The risk of exposure was high. She needed to be careful. 

She closed her eyes to map out the plan she had in her head. She knew what to do.

Lights. Camera. Action!

"Just what do you think are you doing?" she said angrily. 

"Didn't you hear me, Vermilion. You are now under arrest," he said calmly as he stared at her whole being.

She knew what he was doing. He's assessing her reaction.

"Damn you! Let go of me, or I'll scream!" she's now shouting like a banshee. A lot of people were now focused on them. She needed to take advantage of her surroundings. This was a public event and she knew that people of high status were crawling under that marquee.

He pulled her closer to him. Napalunok siya. They were too close for comfort that she could feel the gentle breeze of his breath in her face.

"You dare threaten a prince?"

Fear was not in her vocabulary. But the way he uttered each word brought a chilling sensation on her nape. It had been so long since she felt this.

"Please... what did I ever do to you?" iyon na lamang ang nasabi niya.

"Quit it, Vermilion. I know you are lying."

Napalunok siya. She inhaled sharply. 

This man thought that he had figured out all of the things, but boy he was wrong. She was one step ahead of him. This mind game between them is getting interesting by the minute. 

"Get away from me!"

Tinulak niya ito palayo sa kanya but his hold was very tight. She thought of just twisting his arms. She could do that if she wanted to. But she restrained herself once more. That was not part of the drama.

Right now, it was like a game of chess. She was now cornered. Her opponent was just waiting to shout Check Mate.

"Come on now, Vermilion. Is that the best you can do?"

And that was her cue to rev up her plans. 

"Your highness, I am sorry but you mistook me for someone."

But he didn't budge, and she knew that he wouldn't. He will not be the man that he was if he would easily fall for easy tricks.

"Please, let go of me. Nasasaktan ako."

"Do you think I am that easy? Just because you beg me? You got to be kidding me, you woman."

"Ano bang nagawa ko sa 'yo?"

She could feel that many eyes were now watching them.

"You tell me, thief."

Her eyes just remained focused on that man while his words were echoing in her head. He looked dashing in his Mess Hall Uniform. He truly looked like a god incarnate. Bagay na bagay rito ang pangalan nitong, Ares. He looked formidable like a real god of war.

She looked at her amber eyes. Those beautiful pair that spoke of virility and valor.

Her free hand went to caress his cheek. She was drawn to him.