Once Upon a Masquerade

Chapter 13

Having my doubts about this whatever you would call it was reasonable. Though it seemed to be taking a toll on him. We haven't had sex for this whole entire month and I think he was getting too fustrated. Especially considering sometimes I would tease him. But it was never on purpose and I never meant for it to go on this long. It did, and now I feel like if I don't do something soon he will find someone else.

I just finished class and was about to head over to my job. But hearing my phone ring I stop and answer it.
"Hello"

"Guinevere I need you." Hearing Alexander's desperate tone. I immediately start to somewhat panic.

"What's wrong?"

"I think someone broke into your apartment." My body instantly freezes. What the fuck?

"I'm on my way." I hang up the phone and text my boss letting her know exactly what happened. She text back within a few seconds and told me it was fine to take the rest of the day off. Well that was easier than I thought. Rushing to my car I unlock the door and jump in. Throwing everything in the back seat I start my car up and race towards my apartment. I didn't know what to expect, maybe a few cops, some FBI agents. I don't know but I was not expecting to see an empty parking lot with only Alexander's car parked. Getting out of my car I race up the stairwell to my place. My door is unlocked, so I hesitate but decide to go inside anyway. "Whoever is in here I have the police on the way." Hearing a noise come from my room I grab a knife from the kitchen. Walking slowly in the hallway up until I was at the front of my bedroom door. I kick it open...

Only to find a naked Alexander waiting for me on the bed. Are you kidding me right now?

"Don't ever lie to me like that again. I could have hurt you with this knife!" I put the knife on my dresser and stand at the end of my bed. "What do you think you are doing on my bed naked?" Crossing my arms trying to look intimidating and angry.

"Guinevere I have to be honest with you. This month has been hell for me. I really need you and I'm trying to restrain myself as much as possible. But I need you to understand that I am a man that has needs. Needs that I want YOU to fulfill. I want to be with you, but physically also. If that's asking too much I can leave right now." Alexander was naked on my bed with scented candles lit in my room, a sheet put over the window to make it dark and romantic. He actually tried to go the extra mile. And let's not forget the rose petals on the floor.

"I don't know what exactly to say. I'm speechless that you would go to so much trouble just to get in my pants." It slips out before I could even stop it. And I feel like such a dick. I'm so used to him using me for sex that this month I have barely even noticed the effort he was putting in to our suppose relationship. I have to give him better credit.

"I'll just go. This has and will get me nowhere. I'm sorry Guinevere." He says getting up from my bed. Feeling so bad I go over to him in all his naked glorious body. Touching his chest, I run my hands along the base of it. "Stay." I say simply. Leaning up I kiss him. And it quickly turns into a passionate one. Alexander grabs my butt and lifts me up so effortlessly and sets me down on my back on the edge of the bed. He takes my clothes off so easily. Like he's willing to rip them off of me. Things were different this time. It's as if there were mutual feelings being returned instead of me just wanting more. Now it's both of us clinging to the same wants and need instead of just plain old friends with benefits.

When we were finished I never thought we would be cuddling. Usually he would fall asleep first and I was forced to sleep without his arms around me. But right now it was so different and I loved every second of it. "Guinevere, I want you to meet my family tomorrow if that is okay." Uh what... I haven't even let him meet mine yet. Were we in that stage already? Was it the right time? Looking at his face, he smiles at me. Such a sleepy beautiful smile. And my heart has no choice but to say "Yeah that's fine."
There were so many questions running through my head. And I hoped I would make a good impression. We fell asleep slowly, asking each other about our day. And by the time I was half asleep I could feel him stroking my hair. Which made me fall asleep quicker, the last thing I heard was "I love you Guinevere."

Waking up, I stretch and notice a big absence in the room. Hearing the shower on I smile to myself. I really have to stop thinking things will be horrible each time I wake up. Like everything between him and I is just a dream.

Once both us were finished getting ready to go meet with his parents, I was finally able to take a breath. Finally making our way to his parents house I really start to feel the butterflies. This was something I was dreading.
"Alexander I'm really worried they won't like me." I say twiddling my thumbs.
"Guinevere that's not possible. I know they'll love you because I love you." God that was so corny.
"Okay whatever you say."

Arriving to the Monroe's house, I step out of the car. It's was very large and beautiful. All brick and navy blue shutters with a wrapped around porch. So his parents were very wealthy. Which he never told me, but I don't usually say that about my parents at first either. Knocking on the door, I see Alexander beside me all nervous. That's right, he never introduces a girl to his family. I'm so glad I'm the first with that, because he's my first with that. He's my first with a bunch of things at this point.
A woman answers the door which I assume would be his mother.
"Guinevere this is Jessica Monroe, also known as my mother. Mom this is Guinevere my... girlfriend." He hesitated on the girlfriend part. And if I didn't know any better his eyes seemed wide and focused on something else. Looking in the direction he was staring in, I see a beautiful brunette woman. She was petite, unlike me, and also very skinny. Very model like if you asked me. She's walking toward us, or rather to Alexander. Coming up to him she put her hand on his cheek. "I missed you. Your family invited me over. I'm so glad to see you Alex." She kisses his cheek. And right now I feel really embarrassed. He forgets I'm even here, who is she and why does she call my Alexander, Alex? "Hi I'm Guinevere, his girlfriend. And you are?" I ask trying to get in between them. "I'm surprised Alex hasn't told you about me. I was his first love and we've dated off and on for years." That hits me like a bunch of knives in my heart. So he's lied to me. I look at him, and he finally takes notice in me. His eyes widen and he immediately gets a grip of himself. All while I'm standing there feeling like shit. Again. "Baby, let's go see my dad." Alexander takes my hand and walks away from her without even getting her name. She had an effect on him that I've never seen before. I just couldn't shake this feeling that this evening was going to be ruined in some form. But if she touches Alexander one more time and not acknowledging my presence than I'm definitely going to have a problem with this woman. I'll get the truth out of him when we get back to my place but not right now.

Tonight I was in for a real treat. Whether I could handle it was the question.