Ruins of Our Love #wattys2015

Chapter 27

"Oh god.." I woke up the next morning with a groan. Why do I feel so sore? I ache in places I don't even know exist. Oh shit! Did I.. did Stephan and I..??

To confirm my thoughts,I look at the sleeping man beside me. He is shirtless as usual. What about me?

I am dressed in only a tshirt and nothing else. Omg.. did I finally gave up my body to him??

I start to panic as the memories of last night came flooding back..

~~flashback~~

"I have waited this long,Alexa. Will you let me take you?" Stephan asked again. I am still pinned underneath him on the couch.

Perhaps if you give yourself to him,you won't have to worry about him sleeping with other women. My subconscious pointed out. I can no longer hold back his right to claim my body. Knowing the consequences if I say no,I decided to say yes.

"Yes,Stephan," I tell him. Avoiding his eyes out of embarassement.

Stephan ravaged my lips again before saying,"Thank you,"

He carries me bridal style and gently lays me down on the bed.

I gulp,feeling nervous that this is finally going to happen.

"Do not worry. I will be gentle. Trust me,love," Stephan strokes my cheek gently as he says this.

This is it. No turning back. Just admit to yourself that Stephan will be the one to claim you first. Daniel is gone.. forget about him. He is now a faded memory. He has his life, you have yours. Make the best of it,no matter how much pain you are in.

These were my final thoughts before Stephan claims me as his.. its too late now,Alexa.

~~End flashback~~

I can't breathe. My chest constricts in sorrow. Its official. You are his.

Careful not to wake Stephan, I got out of bed. I ache everywhere. My muscles complaining even though I play basketball. What you did last night is nothing like basketball,Alexa. My subconscious exclaims.

Feeling sweaty and sticky,I headed to the bathroom to take a shower. To rinse off the scents and traces of Stephan on my body.As I passed the bathroom mirror,I tried hard to ignore the lovebites Stephan left.

In the middle of my shower, there was a knock on the bathroom door. "Alexa,are you in there?" Stephan yells through the door and the sound of the water running.

"Yes,Stephan. Its me." I shout back.

After convincing myself that I am clean,I exited the bathroom with only a towel wrapped around me. He has seen all of you,might as well.

I expected Stephan to be in the kitchen making his coffee,but no,he was in bed. The quilt only covering his lower body,his V and abs was clearly seen. Damn,those abs.

"Um..good morning," I greet nervously.

He smirks and eyes my bare self with greedy eyes,"Good morning to you too,beautiful,"

I blush and rushed to where my clothes were. While I was looking through my clothes,a pair of arms suddenly hold my waist from behind. Stephan,of course.

"Thank you for last night," he says while nuzzling my neck.

"Um.. your welcome." I reply back. Why are you so nervous? You did the unthinkable last night. Let it pass already! My subconscious scolds.

I am aware of Stephan's eyes behind me as I got dressed. Trying to ignore it,I got dressed as quickly as I could.

"Why did you leave this morning?" Stephan asked after I was fully dressed.

I gulped. Is he angry? "I needed to shower," I reply.

"Did I hurt you last night?" Stephan asked,concerned.

I shake my head,replying,"No,"

He was gentle to you last night. Lets just hope he continues to be civil towards you.

My thoughts warned me of the dangers.

"Good. I am going to shower. Have breakfast ready." Stephan orders. Here we go, you are his wife now. Breakfast,lunch and dinner without fail. Right.. I sigh at the reminder of the house rules Stephan set a few days ago.

Wanting to avoid punishment,I called the room service,ordering two plates of bacon and eggs for the both of us. I made coffee in a mug for Stephan and tea for myself.

"Very good,Alexa." Stephan praises when he sees the table set with our meals. His hair is still wet from his shower.

I murmur my thanks and we both sit at the table. I seriously feel like some sort of slave or maid. But you can't do anything about it. Your father agreed to this. Hang in there,lexie..

"This is good," Stephan interrupts my train of thought. I nod in agreement.

"Pack our stuff after this. We need to check out before lunch," Stephan orders.

"Yes,Stephan," I give in to my fate with a sigh. Being at his beck and call. If I knew I was going to be ordered around and controlled after sleeping with him,I would have ran away from the beginning.

Suddenly,a phone ring interrupts of breakfast. "Excuse me,"Stephan gets up and answers his phone.

I could only hear fragments of his conversation. Words like,'that is not good', 'okay,I'll try my best,'

Stephan returned to the dining table with a gloomy expression. "I am so sorry,Alexa. I have bad news,"

"What is it?" I ask,holding my breath in anticipation.

Stephan frowns,"We have to cut our honeymoon short,"

I gasp,shocked,"Why???"

"My father had a heart attack. A bad one. He is very weak now. He requested to see me," Stephan admitted.

I sigh,remembering family comes first,"Okay. We will go back,"

Feeling bummed but I know we have to go back. I wouldn't want Stephan to miss his father.

You always do what people want you to do or expect you to do,but never for yourself. Treat yourself better once in a while. These were Daniel's words. Stay strong,lexie.

Two updates in a row!! Yay!! Aand.. yes. They slept together. Aaand.. yes. I will not write sex scenes. Its just too weird. Sorry to my readers who hoped for a steamy scene. But this is as steamy as it gets. XD Bear with me :)

xoxo EllaJ