Chapter 25: Chapter 25

(Vivienne)

"Wow," I said as I hugged myself loving the beautiful weather, I stood there waiting for victor who had gone to talk to a few employees of the lovely resort which was by the seaside

In the daytime, on a hot summer's day, it was warm blue moving water, which got its color from the blue of the sky, was a heavenly enticing scene. And now the sun was about to set. The most beautiful sunlight anyone would see and die and drown in it

"Is it good?"I heard Victor ask and when I glanced over my shoulder I saw the man walking toward me. He had taken off his shoes and was bare feet. He had folded his trousers up to his knees and I couldn't help but admire those hairy legs. His black shirt was unbuttoned showing off his lovely hard abs. His solid chest I longed to rest my head on and his hair was a little messy

"It's pretty but did you get rid of the population here?"I asked once he joined me. The place was so deserted as if no one wanted to be here enjoying the beautiful view and the water

"Yeah...it's yours especially," he said with heavy breaths and we stood there watching as the sun was going down

"I see, "I said, fixing my eyes on the water which was as clear and clean as glistening glass, drifting the feelings away to the depth of the magnificent sea.

"Such beauty" I couldn't help but murmur as the beautiful sea took me in drawing me. The gentle waves eagerly pushed one another to touch the still smooth sea sand, as if they were trying to say something secret about the sea to the golden sand. Wonderfully amazing sounds came out of these touches. It was a real wonder! How were the waves moving and making such amazing sounds which were like music to my ears

The sound of the waves applauding and hugging the shore.The internal sounds of the body out in the world’s biggest swimming pool. The salty smell was so strong that one could taste it dancing on one's taste buds. The sea looked like an enormous pool of wonder. It was exceptionally blue turning to a deep orange which was the Colt of the sun setting with a slight blue undertone. The surface looked as though it was covered with millions of diamonds crashing with the waves and kissing the sand. I remember the sand in between my feet, like standing on a coarse cloud that I could just seep into. The water teased my toes and ran back into hiding. Repeating the cycle getting closer and closer each time until I felt the rush of the current under me and the sand being pulled out from between my toes back into the sea.

"It's even more beautiful" I couldn't help but say when the sun was always the way down. For a second I forgot Victor was standing beside me. This was the best thing he had ever done for me. I enjoyed little things the most and unconsciously I felt him hold my hand. Tightening his grip and when I tilted my head to look at him. I found him staring ahead, his gaze sharp and blank that I didn't know what was going on. I've never felt so at peace with anyone in my life. Since day one Victor had stolen my heart no matter what happens between us, I'd always love this man

"It's getting late...we should go, "I said when we stood there for a great amount of time. The sky was darkening and the weather was becoming chilly. I could feel my skin getting colder by the minute and when I turned to leave... Victor didn't move an inch. He still held my hand, having no intention of going anywhere. I glanced back wondering what was happening to him

"Stay with me...it's been three years Ms. Payton...stay for a while" the man murmured, surprising me with his words. He didn't dare look at me but his deep throaty voice had me feeling fuzzy inside. He was right, three years felt like yesterday. Today was a long day for us, I hated to leave him like this but he still didn't introduce us. I met Skylar but Victor didn't do the proper introductions like he was supposed to.

"I woke up and…"

"I brought her but you were asleep" he cut me off and said in an angry voice. I was shocked when he said that I wanted to confirm something.

"You…"

"Give me a proper reason why you chose to leave like that... didn't our first night mean anything to you," Victor said, his voice was unsure. Carried what felt like anger and sadness but wasn't I the one to feel anger. Waking up after giving birth without him beside me to tell me. He cared about me.

"The nurse said no one was there...I expected you to be right there holding my hand but you didn't"I lashed out and he let go of my hand. He was doing this on purpose. He hurt me and now he expected me to give him reasons why I left

"You are selfish after all," he said, turning around. I saw anger in his eyes as he looked at me but this wasn't fair on my part

"You only cared about the birth...the birth of your child...not even once did you think about me...what I wanted...how I was doing"if he was going to call me selfish then so be it. Every time in the past he always gave me all the reasons I wanted to know. And those reasons were that I had no place in his life nor his heart. He didn't have a name for us.

"After breaking me... turning me into a useless man...do you think...do you know what you did!" he made a low yell and grabbed my hand with so much force and pulled me forward. His breathing was not normal. The fire in his eyes was something I have not seen before and it scared me greatly but he was at fault.

"It's pointless talking about something so inferior...I'll take my leave now"I muttered, having nothing to say to him. The day was a good one for me. He made it special and I didn't want my mood to be ruined over a sensitive topic that he and I haven't cleared yet. I was about to turn and leave when he unexpectedly grabbed my hand, pulled me to him, and put his lips on mine catching me off guard that I didn't know what was happening.

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(Victor)

I only had one rule and that was guarding my heart from external interference. After my wife died. I didn't want anything to do with any woman. The only thing I wanted was to focus on my daughter. That was the only thing keeping me together. In the past finding a woman to carry my child was the most important thing. To cherish the memories of my wife and only her but I didn't think I'd fall so soon and that too for someone so young. So unexpectedly that I hated myself for that. For cheating on the woman who gave nothing but love, she dedicated her life to make me happy even though our marriage was just arranged and all about business I learned to understand my Alisa and developed sentimental feelings for her but when she left someone else appeared and changed everything

"Mm Victor"the woman in my arms mumbled as I rained wet kisses all over her body. She was the only one who made me lose control. It was hard to keep myself in control whenever she was around and rolling in sand and being washed very much by the water was enough to send me to a mental asylum. She was too much. From her soft lips which were like rose petals. From her smooth delicate body to her silk hair. I felt content as I moved my hands kneading, caressing, massaging, and finding the places that made her call out my name. Her wet body beneath mine gave me chills, her layers of clothes stuck to her luscious body were the enemy that I wanted to get rid of so badly because the temptation was too much to overcome. The cold breeze blowing made things even worse but I took control of my urges. I didn't want to cross the line and do something we both weren't ready for. Her wishes I adhered to and I didn't want to break the promise I made to her. My sole purpose was to lessen her burden. To bring a smile to her face and brighten her days

"Please stop...you can't swim, "I said when she slipped away from me and headed towards the water, she threw her sandals away leaving me standing there cold and in need

"Haha...so freezing" she kept on giggling as she ran even more into the water. It was completely dark that swimming was a bad idea. The open space was so vast and the weather had fully turned cold that I didn't want to move an inch in that water

"Come on...it's fun!" she shouted after me waving her hands in the air. But I didn't want to. Shoving my hands in my pockets I stood there watching as she disappeared halfway. The more she went in deep the more the level of water submerged her body. I was helpless as I took small steps toward her. The waves covering my feet and the woman was just going further

"You can't even swim please get back here...I won't rescue you!"I shouted stopping in my tracks. The last time I met her she wasn't so skilled when it came to swimming so why was she bothering me.

"I'm going back okay," I said one last time and turned to go hoping she would stop her nonsense and follow me. I didn't hear a thing. No screaming and no giggling but only the noise from the water waves. I guessed she decided to leave the water and follow so I didn't dare turn to look back unfortunately the place was rather too quiet. I walked a few steps until I was completely away from the water when I turned back to look at how far she reached getting back to me however something else happened

"Ms. Payton?"I called out when I saw no one there. The spot where she was was calm with no water moving. I was greatly trying troubled as I ran back to the water hoping it was a prank

"Vivienne that's enough!"I shouted angrily, she was scaring me that I could feel my heart racing rapidly. When I got to the water. It pushed me back hence I dived in swimming my way further but I didn't see any sign of her.