Chapter 58: Chapter 58

RYAN POV

It has just been a day since I tasted the forbidden fruit. No, definitely not the forbidden fruit. It was a gift meant for us, as a married couple.

A day since I had felt the barrier of her innocence. My very first night of passionate sex, my very first time. It was unbelievable that Ariel was my first, likewise was I.

My mind couldn't stop wandering as I worked in the office. All I could see were her smiles, beautiful face shining and being radiant. I yearned for more, but I wanted to apply self-control.

"Sir." I felt someone tap me, as I shook out of the trance I was in.

"Yes.”I looked up at my chief executive, before glancing around.

I had gotten lost at the meeting. “Oh Ariel, you won't be the end of me.”I mused.

"Please carry on.”I rested my palm under my chin, trying hard to block the constant imagination of Ariel and me.

"Sir, the business deal with Mrs. Samantha company is still on. We need to know your next course of action.”He stated, as I breathed out.

I can't continue like this.

Making a drumroll with my fingers against the table, I voiced out my thoughts: “Continue the normal business deal. You do not need to buy more of their stocks. I will handle that part.”I paused, as my secretary noted that down.

"And kindly continue the meeting, Mr. Watson. I have something important to do, “I exchanged the last few pleasantries.

I was sure the look of surprise must have been boldly written on their faces. That was the least of my worries. I just needed to get to Ariel.

"Sir, you still have more meetings to attend….”

"Reschedule them until tomorrow.”I deadpanned.

"But sir….”I halted, trying to understand which part she wasn't getting.

"Clear all my schedule for today. If at all anyone still insists on doing any meeting with me, it will be done via videoconferencing, in the next few hours today. Do you understand?”

She nodded, as I took giant strides to the office, picking the necessary documents I might need to work on at home. I wasn't coming back to the company today.

My ride home was a rather swift one, and I was glad there was no traffic, as I drove home.

"Ryan. Why are you home at this hour? Shouldn't you…"

I didn't allow her to finish her words, as I took her lips into mine. In no time, we were on the top of the bed, our bodies against each other in another passionate love making.

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Ariel snuggled closer to me, her head resting on my chest. After burning in our passionate love making, we took turns to bathe, as she insisted she wouldn't be bathing with me. A shy fellow.

When I teased her, she insisted I might end up taking advantage of her, thus ending up with another round of love making.

She shifted, her hair brushing my nose. I swallowed once, breathing in the nice scent brewing from her hair. I leaned against her. It was spectacular. Her body, the warmth from her-felt good. Coupled with the fact that she smelled great.

I embraced her, as if my life depended on it.

"I can't believe you came all the way from work, just for this.”I chuckled, a thought coming to mind.

"For what Ariel? As if you never liked that I came home for this.”I teased as she pulled herself off me,hitting me with a pillow.

"Hey, stop bullying me. I'm a newb in all this sex thing.”I gazed at her, as her cheek reddened.

Another beautiful thing I love about her.

Her innocence.

"Am also new to all this. You are my first.”I confessed.

She had this look, as she readjusted her body.

"I'm still surprised. What made you remain celibate until after marriage. I thought you would have got laid a million times.”She rasped out, stunning me, as I burst into laughter.

"Principles, and some words my English teacher said.”

", While we were still in high school, my English teacher used to mention that we should abstain from sex until marriage. According to him, the moment you taste sex once, it would be very difficult not to yearn for more. Thus leading to more sexual exploration.”

Ariel eyebrows creased, as she looked more interested.

"I admired the teacher a lot, so I promised to be my marriage partner first. Evelyn would have been, but she refused my sexual advances on our wedding night. I'm glad to be your first.” I winked, as she blushed.

"I'm glad to be. But I'm still curious about something.”I raised my eyes to meet her brown eyes, as I felt drawn instantly.

"I should probably not ask.”She mumbled, as I raised my brows.

I hate being kept in suspense.

"If you do not spill it out, I promise to rip the clothes off you, and do the do.”I wiggled my eyebrows, as she pushed my head.

"Fine…" She closed her eyes, as she breathed in and out.

I felt like laughing, but decided to stifle my laugh. Ariel might kill me if I laugh.

"MMM. How do you know all the right places to touch, and the whole sexual thing?”I expected that she would ask that question.

"I don't know, seriously. I just decided to go with the flow, coupled with the fact that I have imagined making love to you already. And lastly, my mum must have given me a book which would help spice up our love making life.”I rambled on, as Ariel stayed put, surprise boldly written on his face.

"Wow. I'm stunned. You are doing well. Talking about your mum, I want to visit her this weekend.”She snuggled her arms round my neck, our faces inches apart.

"Why?”I blurted out rather too quickly.

She lifted her body slightly from mine.

"Seriously? Do I need a reason to visit my in-laws?”She inquired as I chuckled.

"Fine, you win. Just those 3 days, okay? Or I might be very lonely to death if you spend more days.”I rasped out, as her smile widened.

"Aye, aye captain.”I chuckled at her response.

Silence enveloped for a few seconds, not until something came to mind.

"We should go on a date. Spend time noting down our marriage expectations. Not only the sexual part, but other aspects of our married life.” I stated, as she hummed.

"Sounds great. I'm excited for it.”She gave me a quick peck, and before I could think of taking it further, she had pulled away, a mischievous smile on her lips.

I spend my time taking note of every part of her face, imprinting everything in my memory lane. I won't forget all these beautiful memories. And most importantly, I won't forget the need to fall in love with her.

Just when I wanted to intercept Ariel for a kiss, a call came to him, putting my plan on halt.

I frowned, realizing the loads of work I still had to handle.

"Milady, I have to head to my study room. I still have loads of work to check on. Apologies.”

“Work is important. I will serve you some coffee and snacks later on.”She replied.

I blew her a kiss, as she chuckled, as I made my way to my study.

I wasn't in my work clothes, but I still had to attend to some business deals. Ariel brought in the snacks and drinks, as it was undoubtedly what I needed.

Prior to time, I was exhausted and just rested on the chair. The mail's documents as well as attending to business clients was not always easy. I felt I could take more vacation, but I couldn't. At least for now.

I was excited for that time when I would be free of this workload. Not because I was lazy, but because I wanted a simple lifestyle. The one that does not involve myself spending long hours at work. It was exhausting.....

Exactly 8pm, I found myself staring at two pictures. One of that of Ariel and the other which was that of Evelyn. I could not help but state each of the qualities I admired about them. It was loving to know that Ariel's qualities kept reckoning on my mind.

Ariel was the perfect one for me. The bone of my bone and the flesh of my flesh.

Was it her Ile that always captivated me? Or her comforting embrace that was just so therapeutic? And the way she tolerated me, wow, it surprises me. Her skill in cooking is marvelous, always sending myself to yearn for more.She was the most original girl I have ever met.

I swirled my chair around, as a wide smile found its way to my lips. I find myself fascinating about our future with two kids each taking in the beauty of her face and also her admirable qualities, hand in hand, as we stare at each other, with so much love and affection.

I suddenly realized I was beginning to linger on Ariel's admirable qualities. She was literally steady on my thoughts.

Does that mean I am in love with Ariel?