Chapter 61: Chapter 61

Chapter Sixty - One

Ava's POV

Right after Jasper left me to bathe on my own, I got to work. Slowly and very slowly, because I was not feeling all energetic. I took off my shirt and cast it aside. Then I pushed myself to stand up and pulled my pajamas off. I grabbed both my t - shirts and dragged a nearby plastic tub using my leg then I threw both of the clothes in it.

Soon enough, I took all of my clothes one by one and threw it in the basket. When I was finally done with the task, I stood up and stepped inside the tub and then lowered myself slowly inside it. As soon as my back hit the back of the tub, I let out a sigh. It felt amazing.

The water was warm, just at the right temperature. I closed my eyes and dragged my feet straight to the end of the tub.

And I let myself soak the feeling of finally relaxing, the exhaustion in me fading away. It was one of the moments where I forgot every single tension in my life and just lived in the moment. It was exhilarating and peaceful, after all I just got for what I nearly went crazy for.

I remained like that, seated with my eyes shut for a long time until I had to open my eyes. Letting out a big exhale, I picked up a loofah from the side and poured some liquid body wash on it. It smelled like heavens. Especially after my nose was filled with my sweat's odor. Grabbing the lofas, I began to rub my arms with it. I did it with every place that was above the water and cleaned myself just the way I wanted.

I took out the dirt under my chipped nails, scrubbed the places where I felt layers of dirt. I did it over and over again until I felt finally clean. After I felt that I had scrubbed and washed in every single place, I stood up. I stepped out of the tub

Finally cleaned and bathed properly.

I reached for my towel and began drying myself. When I was done, I threw the towel with the rest of my clothes, to be washed later. My hairs were almost dried, as I had not intended to wash them too, but the tips of those hairs had gotten wet. I moved all of my hair to one side on my shoulder and gathered the tips of my hair in fist. I gave it a firm squeeze to let the rest of the water out, which it did in a few droplets of water, and then threw all of my hairs back behind my back.

At last, done with shower and drying up, I pulled up a clean robe over myself.

I remembered what Jasper had told me, to call him over when I was done bathing and dressing me up so he could help me get back to my bed. But I was feeling very refreshed and clean. Also, most of my lost energy seems to have returned. Thus, I saw no need to call Jasper for help, and that too, as small of a task as going right back to bed. I mean how far was my bed? Maybe, thirteen to fourteen steps. Asking for help to cover this small distance was so embarrassing. It made me hate to even think of the thought that I was so weak and so helpless to ask for help for something like that.

So, without wasting any more time thinking if I should call for help or not, I began to walk back to the main door of the bathroom. I took slow but assured steps toward the door, moving one step at a time. I reached the door and opened it when suddenly, I did not know how, but out of nowhere my legs gave out and the last thing that should have left my mouth, escaped.

"Jasper!" I let out Jasper's name in a shriek as my knees hit the ground and I fell down on the ground. In reality, this happened so fast but my mind registered it in a slow motion. I fell down on the ground with a thud sort of sound. My breath left me in a rush and I almost had a mini heart attack.

I didn't even realise that the sudden fall down had me shutting my eyes tightly. It took me a few seconds to calm myself and let the shock pass but when I opened my eyes, I saw Jasper by my side. In a short span of time, I didn't even realise that Jasper had come to my side.

"Ava! Are you okay?" He asked me, in a very concerned tone. He was staring at me with his big bright eyes that were full of worry. He was holding my arm while sitting right by my side.

I did not answer him, instead I just breathed harshly for a few seconds. Finally, I nodded my head.

"Yeah, I am alright. I don't know what happened but my legs just gave out from under me. Maybe, I slipped." I explained myself to him, looking over my shoulder at the spot, where I thought my feet slipped. I was hoping to see some water and then I noticed that it was a little wet. However, I was not sure if that was the reason that I fell down. I was confused between my energy giving out and my feet slipping on the water. I was not sure which one was the reason.

Maybe, I was ...

"I told you to call me when you are done with showering." Jasper scolded me, almost yelling at me, making me tear my eyes from the spot to him. I turned my head right back in his direction. He squeezed my arm a little from where he was holding.

"Then why didn't you? You could have severely injured yourself." He said, his voice hitching in it's pitch a little. I saw his eyes flashed for a moment before he closed his eyes forcefully.

I felt guilty for not calling him at that moment. I mean he was not wrong when he mentioned that I could have seriously injured myself. I almost felt bad for abiding by his order. But I really thought that I did not need him. I mean how much of a distance was there between this bathroom and my bed. Not to mention, it felt like such a hazard to call him for something so small.

But then this happened. If not for this then I probably would not be here. Would not be feeling guilty about not calling Jasper for such a small task.

When he finally opened his eyes, the flash of anger in his eyes was gone. His eyes had returned back to normal and he seemed more exhausted than irritated or angry.

Now that I had gained my full concision and could see clearly, I noticed Jasper. While I was bathing inside my bathroom, he had actually gone downstairs and showered himself. Right now, he was wearing fresh and different clothes than I had seen him with a few moments ago. His hair was still wet from the shower.

Since he was sitting so close to me, I could smell his soap and his amazing smell. I know I should not do or even think like this but I could not help myself. Especially when he smelled this amazing. It was creepy to think that I was loving the way he smelled but if anyone was at my place they would be doing the same thing, and maybe even more subtly as me.

Jasper shook his head. Although, I could not understand who it was, me or him. Probably, myself since this action of mine made me look like a fool in front of him.

"You are so stubborn. You never listen to him." He mumbled and then without another word, picked me up in a bridal style and began walking over to my bed. instinctively, I wrapped my hands around his neck. Jasper did not seem to mind or care even a little about that. He did not even bat an eye. Then, I noticed that Jasper's feet thumped against the hardwood floor, making me realise that he was barefoot.

And suddenly, I remembered that he actually came in a hurry from downstairs after running my screech. In my little shock, I was not able to hear him run upstairs. Now, I understand the reason behind his anger. He must have really thought that something bad had happened after hearing my screeching.

I let out a sigh.

Finally, Jasper reached the bed and he let me down on the bed gently. I let go of his neck slowly. Jasper tried to pull me off when, suddenly, out of nowhere, he seemed to have lost his balance as he landed on me face down, startling down completely. Making my breath left in a rush.

"Uh!" Jasper let out a sound of startlement himself.

Jasper's both hands landed on both sides of my face, while his own face landed on my collarbone. On the other hand, his whole damn body engulfed mine in a cage. Not only was he taller than me but he was also broader than me as well. And since I was tiny, small and short myself, my body seemed to have been completely swallowed up by him.

We stayed like that for little more than a few seconds before Jasper raised his eyes and our eyes met.

I could not help myself and let out a chuckle that had been building in my belly for a long time.

"What? Why are you laughing? What's so funny?" He asked me, staring straight into my eyes. He asked me without any humor. He asked me with blank expressions. He still did not try to pull himself off of me, instead, he remained where he was. Just looked at me blankly, with his eyes not showing any emotion.

I rolled my eyes at his behaviour, thinking the reason was obvious. Plus, I thought that the question was stupid.

"I was thinking why I fell in the bathroom, since I was not even feeling that low on energy or anything. Now, I just realise I was being clumsy, like you are right now. The only difference is that, one can imagine me clumsy but you?" I told him. Still smiling.

However, Jasper did not return the smile back. Instead, he raised himself on one of his arms, which was beside my head. That movement caused a part of my rope to pull back and reveal a part of my upper breast. Both of us took notice of the action, and more importantly what that action caused. Jasper's eyes flicked to where my now revealed skin was, while my eyes darted to Jasper's.

For a beat, he just stared at my exposed skin without breathing while I stared at him without breathing, too. There was pin drop silence in the whole room, no sound of movement and not even the sound of breathing could be heard since none of us was breathing. Both of us stayed at our place, not moving an inch.

Then, finally, Jasper's eyes slowly moved up and met mine.

And I swear to god, I saw a surge of heat inside his eyes. In fact, his eyes were blazing with pure heat.

A heat called desire.

He was staring at me with so much desire that my whole body clenched. The way he looked at me, nobody had ever looked at me like that before. Like a hunter staring hard at their prey. Like a lion who was going to devour a lamb soon.

Someone who's whole body was shaking with his desire to hold himself back.

And then I noticed it. He was actually trembling. In fact, his hands were clenched on his side. His breathing had picked up too and right now, his chest was heaving with deep breaths. Even his jaw was clenched.

And there was fire. Everywhere.

I swallowed hard, trying to wet my dry throat, as my heartbeat began to pick up. I felt my pulse sped up and blood rush to my head. My whole body clenched in anticipation as I saw the way he was staring at me. My mind began to blur everything except him. It became hazy.

At last, it happened.

He lowered his head and came closer to mine. He only stopped when our mouths were inches apart. However, for some reason he did not close that last distance. He remained where he was and just stared into my eyes. As if telling me that I could pull back if I wished to. That he won't force me and that last decision was mine.

But at that point, I was not thinking about anything. All that I could focus was on his lips that were within my reach and yet felt so far.

After a few seconds of waiting, I could not take it. I closed the distance and kissed him.

And that gave fuel to the fire ...