Second Chances

Chapter 22

The bathroom was amazing for its pharaonic features. I can tell this man was stinking rich like Mason. How many people lived in this town possesses a big amount of fortune?
New bottles of women's shampoo, conditioner and even Victoria's Secret lotions together with some other essentials that a girl needs for her everyday life were placed near the sink that surprised me. And what made me laughed was I saw packs of tampons and condoms placed inside the cabinet. 
How did he managed to buy these stuffs too fast? Like we haven't agreed yesterday that I will be staying at his place so he could be prepared.
Or what if, these were the things for his girl? Or girls he slept with?
Oh great, why am I thinking like this? I owe him a lot so I shouldn't be thinking this way.
Stop over thinking!

I wrapped my wet hair with a towel and after brushing my teeth I unhooked the clothes that was already hanged on the closet door.
It was a pretty floral dress that exactly fitted me and it emphasized my curves as well as my hips. Its just above my knee so it wasn't that short and the material was cotton so it felt comfortable. Ohmy.
I was never a fan of wearing dresses but this one was adorable and lightweight. I also slipped my foot on the ballerina flats that was under the dress and I smiled as I looked at myself on the mirror because I never looked so beautiful and confident with myself but with just a piece of dress and flats, it felt different. It felt good.
But this really interests me, Riley really have this taste when it comes to women and their fashions.
I slowly went down and looked for his kitchen since his place was unfamiliar to me. I passed through the living room and I was so amazed to its sleek and modern interior but the house wasn't that huge because its obvious that he doesn't need a mansion.

"Hey, there you are." His voice surprised me.

I glanced back over my shoulder and there he was, sitting on the counter holding a bowl of oats. Bite me. He was so freaking sexy! Gaaahhh! I've never seen a man in my life sitting on a kitchen counter that sinfully sexy. This man was a tease. Oh my word.

"Uh, hey." I replied. Crap, I'm shaking.

"Come here, I toasted some bread and cooked pancakes for you. I had no idea what you'd like so I only made these. But if you like anything, just tell me." He said after swallowing his food.

Too damn adorable.

I smiled. "Oh, everything is great. I can't ask for more except for a cup of tea?" I giggled.

"Sure I will get one for you." He chuckled and I blushed.

He reached up for the kitchen drawer and grabbed a tea bag together with a cup. I watched him as he poured hot water inside the cup and dunked the tea bag.

"Thanks." I took a sip and it was good. "Uh, Riley? Thank you and sorry about last night. That was really stupid and please don't tell John, I'm afraid he would fire me." I swallowed deeply.

"No need to say that. Of course I won't let that happen to you." He said firmly.

I bit my lip and smiled shyly. "Thank you." I replied.

I reached out for the pancakes and took some and placed it on my plate. I savored every bite knowing that Riley cooked it for me and I knew I was blushing since I saw him this morning.
I remained silent and focused on my food even though it was hard when a man like Riley Whitmore peacefully sitting next to me.
After he finished another bowl of oats he also sliced a half of the pancakes and he stared at me suspiciously while taking a bite. I looked at him and found him staring at me.

My brows arched. "Is there a dirt on my face?" I asked.

He chuckled. "No." Shaking his head and continued his giggling.

Whats wrong with him? But I can't deny that he was a hundred times cuter when he giggles. I bit my lip.

"Then why are you laughing?" I dropped my fork on the plate. I smacked his arm and he laughed harder. "Can you not. Its disturbing." I blushed.

"Not now that you're blushing." He teased.

Damn this man.

My body froze and I stared at him shockingly. He caught me blushing and its embarassing. But then its very hard not to blush or giggle when he uses his charms that was impossible to resist.

"I always blush you know." I lied.

He smiled and his perfect white teeth sparkled. "You're a woman of blush. And its too damn adorable." He replied.

I bit my lower lip and opened my mouth as if I was gonna say something but unfortunately no words came out. He just stared at me and smiled like a kid who won a trip to Willy Wonka.
And finally I stood up and placed my plate into the kitchen sink and started washing the dishes.

"Hey, let the house keeper do that. You're my guest here." I heard him behind me but I just ignored him.

I continued washing my plate and also the frying pan and other utensils that he used while cooking. I don't care if these things were a house keeper's job but I know its the least I could do to repay his kindness. And suddenly I felt something warm behind me and my body turned like a rock when I realized it was him. He was so close that I could literally inhale his fresh scent and he placed his hands on my hips as my body instantly responded to him. 

This is driving me crazy!

"You are a one hard headed woman." He whispered.

"Washing the dishes is the least I could do to repay your kindness." I could barely hear my voice.

His hands tightened on my hips and he pulled me to him. My back was still facing him but I can feel his heart beating so fast behind me. His arms wrapped around me and I accidentally dropped the plate and I was relieved that it didn't break.
He remained his arms locked around me and his body pressed against me that we are both standing there like an idiot. But it felt something, his warmth was telling me something I don't know.

"Riley?"

"Can we just stay like this for a moment?" He asked. And his voice was low and sincere.

I nodded and I can't believe I did that. We clinged to each other like that and I don't know how long. It felt good to feel someones arms around you with no doubts but still it was different. This man behind me, who's arms were wrapped around me was Riley, and not the man I loved.
My heart still belongs to Mason and it hurts like hell.
I don't know what was going on between me and Riley but I'm happy for what we have right now, I need him so much that it hurts to lose him knowing that I already lost Mase and I can't stand to lose someone again.

"Uh, I thought we will talk about last night?" I asked.

"Do you still want to talk about it?"

No.

"Yes, but I don't think I can take it now." I confessed.

He tightened his arms around me. "Very well, we'll talk about this when you're ready." He smiled.

I turned around, facing him as I buried my head on his chest calming myself and trying to forget everything. For now.
All I need now is someone who is willing to listen to all my crap and let it all out.
And I guess Riley is the one who can give that to me.