Chapter 35: Chapter 35

Stefan's POV

For the last four years, I had wanted to make love to Rosy. I had wanted to make her mine, craved her, wanted to hold her, kiss her. She was the only one I wanted with every cell of my body. I had missed her with every breath that I took. Now, finally, I had her in my arms. She was like a drug that I couldn't survive without.

She confessed to me that she was a virgin and I was glad that I was the first man to touch her. I was determined to ensure that I was the last and the only one for her. I made her experience her first orga*m, as she deliciously gave me mine. We didn't make complete love yet, as she wasn't ready, she was young and inexperienced and needed time and I wanted her first time to be special. So, we relaxed in each other's arms, cuddling together. She looked good wearing the shirt that I gave her, and I wore my sweatpants. We relaxed into each other, feeling each other's warm embrace. I knew that now was the time I was dreading for so long. I have to tell her that I was going away on a work trip. I didn't want to but work commitments couldn't be avoided.

"Tomorrow morning I'll drop you home by 9 o'clock. I have to pack and leave for California by noon. Adrian is facing some serious problems and he needs me there. It will take a few days to a week, darling," I said crushing her body tightly to mine. I wanted her to accompany me but I couldn't rush her around all the time. I had to give her a little time to settle down in her new environment.

"Do you have to go for so many days?" She pouted as she lay her head on my chest.

"I wouldn't go if I didn't need to. Tristan is in Paris, and Julian is looking into Clark's project here. I have to help Adrian," I said stroking her baby-soft creamy skin.

"I will miss you very much Stefan,'' she said in a sad voice. My heart went out to her. I just wished that I could take her along with me.

"Me too baby, me too," I expressed my feelings sincerely. After debating for a few minutes, I finally decided to ask her what I had wanted to ask her since morning.

"Rosy, will you be mine? I can't stop myself every time. I want you to be mine to make love to as and when I pleased. Mine to come home to. Exclusively mine. I'm very selfish. I can't share you. Will you be my girlfriend?" I asked her, holding her chin and compelling her to look into my eyes. I wanted to see her soul.

"Stefan, aren't we going too fast? This is just our first date," She answered confusedly.

"I don't care. I have waited for 4 years for this moment," I said as I cradled her head to my chest. I really didn't care. I knew I wanted her in my life and I wanted a relationship with her, something that will last a lifetime.

"I'm scared Stefan,'' she said, lifting her head to look into my eyes.

"Of what?" I asked confusedly. I couldn't think of any reason for her to be scared of.

"What if Claudia returned? She's the mother of your child. You two would get together and would forget me. I don't want to get hurt. I will die, Stefan. I don't have anyone in this world," She said as a tear fell from her eye.

"That will never happen, baby. I am already yours. Claudia is gone for good. There are many things you don't know. I will tell you someday. Please let's not spoil our time together talking about her," I said, wiping her tears with my thumb. I wanted to tell her everything one day, but today was not that day. I just wanted to be happy and content in her company. I didn't want to spoil my mood by discussing my past.

"It's nearly midnight, let's sleep," I said, spooning her, with my arm possessively around her waist.

''Good Night Stefan. Sweet dreams of me, '' she said cheekily, closing her eyes. I groaned and pulled her closer.

I had a very restful sleep without any disturbances. Strangely it was the best sleep of my life! I woke up with Rosy in my arms, my arm over her chest, my leg tangled with hers, my face in the crook of her neck, inhaling her sweetness. It was pure bliss. I could get used to this every morning. I didn't think I could sleep alone anymore. I had grown addicted to sleeping with her in my arms.

I lay there awake, watching her sleep peacefully. She looked exquisitely beautiful, her silky soft brown hair tumbled over the bed, and her long lashes cast shadows on her cheeks. Her rosy cheeks were a little rosier. I wanted to lie with her and not get up, but I had a flight to take. So reluctantly, I got up to take a shower. Afterward, I wrapped a towel around my torso and walked into the bedroom. I went straight to my closet. I took out a pair of light blue figure-hugging jeans and a minty green tee-shirt which fitted me well. After dressing up, I brushed my hair, spraying my signature cologne. Rosy was still asleep. I went downstairs to prepare breakfast. It was 7 in the morning and I made some simple fluffy pancakes with berry toppings and liquid cinnamon roll syrup for both of us. I made 2 cups of coffee to take upstairs to her. My heart was a little heavy thinking that soon I would have to leave. This wasn't the first time I was traveling but after what we shared, leaving Rosy behind for so many days would definitely drive me insane.