His Cinderella

Chapter 38

"And I'd choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I'd find you and I'd choose you."

Aaron's P.O.V

Words couldn't describe how overjoyed I was to hear that LaToya had decided to stay in New York. My pounding heart wanted to leap over the tallest mountain. A big part of me was ecstatic, but a bigger part was surprised. Earlier that day, she didn't want to see me and then we were going on a date in a Chinese restaurant.

After an eternity on the road, I finally parked my car in a parking spot opposite the large restaurant. I opened my door, got out and rushed to open LaToya's door for her. Acting like an official couple, we strode over to the large glass door and walked into the restaurant. After talking with the receptionist, we walked majestically to our table and sat.

"This place is great." She smiled, sipping on a bottle of water.

"Yeah. It's new, actually. It just opened a couple of weeks ago." I agreed, doing nothing but admiring her. "The Grand opening was fantastic." I said.

"Wow. The owners must be filthy rich." She looked around.

"Yeah. They are, actually. Their mansion is nothing far from massive." I told her, placing my warm palm on her hand, which was resting on the table.

"You know them?" She asked in predictable surprise.

"Yes. Kim Wong Jun and I were friends in middle school, and we reunited in university." I explained. Kim Wong Jun was the COO of the legendary Wong Jun Intercontinental Restaurants. His father, Chang Wong Jun, is the CEO and a billionaire. Kim and I met in middle school and we both attended the same university.

"Of course you know them. How could I forget who I was talking to? When people even ask me how I know Aaron Rayes." She facepalmed, smiling.

"You're so dramatic. I only know a few business tycoons." I smiled, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear.

"A few?!" She exclaimed. "I don't think you know what a few means." She laughed, eating a fork-full of Jasmine rice dipped in Shrimp sauce.

She started laughing when I stared at her blankly and I joined in for a moment. She was still giggling, when I said; "You're so beautiful, Tee."

Her cheeks turned a pale red colour, when I told her she was beautiful. She looked so beautiful, laughing loudly like she owns the place. That was one of the things I loved about LaToya--- she never gave a damn about other people who don't know her looking down on her. She was gonna be who she was however, whenever and wherever she found herself, and I admired that about her.

"And that's just one of the uncountable reasons why I love you." I blurted out. For a second, I wished I hadn't said that, but after a few more seconds, I realized it was better I did.

"Aaron, isn't love just lust?" She asked, searching my eyes and immediately, I regretted all the stupid things I said about love being lust.

"That was me in the past. I've changed now, Tee. I really have." I said, holding her dainty hand in mine. "And it's because of you. Tee, you showed me the meaning of love. You made me realise what love truly is. You made me understand that when two hearts click in such a way it's undeniably and unexplainably passionate, it's love." I continued.

She smiled at me with a certain look in her eyes, but she said absolutely nothing.

"I love you, Tee and I'm asking you for just one chance to prove my love to you. I'm not technically asking you to be my girlfriend, but if you're down, I'm down. We can be in a casual relationship and see where things go." I finally told her. I wasn't going to let that opportunity go again.

"Aaron, I..." She was about to speak, but was visibly at a loss for words. I placed my index finger on her red-matted lips.

"Just say yes. Please. One chance." I pleaded.

"I don't know what to say." She said.

"How about a 'yes'?" I said, hopefully.

"Yes." She nodded, smiling.

Finally, I got the chance to call her mine--- if she'd let me.

I was overly excited to finally have a chance with LaToya. I was determined not to mess things up with her. I finally got her and I wasn't ready to ever let go, for any reason.

I leaned in and softly cupped her face, placing a soft kiss on her lips. We only kissed for about ten seconds when she pulled away and whispered in my ear. "Let's get out of here."

We both left the restaurant and got into my Mercedes Benz A-Class. I drove off into literally nowhere. The sexual tension in the car was just too much. When we got to the freeway, I thought of somewhere we could go--- the beach.

In no time, we were at the beach. The moonlight illuminated the grains of sand and made the midnight blue seawater reflect a moving image of the moon.

I unbuttoned my shirt and took it off, leaving me shirtless. She laughed loudly and shook her head. "What are you doing? You're so crazy."

"Wanna go for a dip?" I asked her, unzipping my black jeans and pulling them off my legs. She only stood there, staring, without any words.

"Naked?" She asked, when I was about to pull down my boxers.

"Maybe. If you'll agree." I shrugged.

"No. Keep your boxers on." She rolled her eyes. "But I guess going for a moonlight dip won't hurt anyone." She shrugged, turning her back towards me. "Unzip my jumpsuit please."

"Are you serious?" I was surprised that I didn't need to convince her.

"Yeah, of course." She nodded, and I immediately unzipped her jumpsuit and she pulled it downwards and took it off in a few swift motions. She was only in black cotton panties and a black bra. "Now help with my bra." She said.

"You sure?" I asked, and she nodded. "You don't know what you're getting yourself into, Tee. I'll take you there and then if you totally undress yourself. Please, don't tempt me any more." I laughed.

"Thanks for the warning." She laughed, walking towards the shore. I inwardly facepalmed for telling her not to take off her bra. "Race you there!" She called out and started running towards the shore.

I ran after her, caught her and wrapped my arms around her waist. For some reason, I sniffed her hair and smelled her tea shampoo. I moaned and whispered in her ear. "Mmmm... tea."

She turned to face me and flung her arms around my neck, while my hands rested a little below her waist. "Kiss me, Ron. Kiss me like you've never kissed anyone else before." She whispered in my ear and leaned in, pressing her lips against mine.

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