Red String of Fate [PUBLISHED by Bookware]

Chapter 1: Instant

"I'll kill you if you try anything funny." She seriously said and his smile widened. You're one good-looking fellow. She thought with a sigh and frowned. Great. I'm really drunk. 

"Scout's honor." Alexander said with mock seriousness. She ignored the hand he offered and got inside the car. With a shrug, he went to the driver's side and got in. 

"Just drive me to where the taxis are plenty." She said as soon as the engine roared to life. "And again, don't try anything funny because I'm a black belter and I can kick your ass." She added and he laughed. They drove in silence and Alexander looked at the woman beside him without being too obvious. Soft features... nice mouth...lovely eyes...great curves... He shook his head and looked away.  

"Do your parents know you're out this late?" He joked and Alexa snorted. No, because my mother is dead and I have not seen my father for fifteen years....  

"Nice try." She said instead. Ito na ang mga pick-up lines. She murmured to herself. Pasalamat ka gwapo ka kundi baradong-barado ka na sa akin ngayon.  

"How old are you?" He asked again and Alexa looked at him.  

"Twenty-one."  

"Good." He replied and she raised her brow.  

"If you take advantage of me no matter how old I am it would still be rape." She said and Alexander laughed, his deep voice sounded so warm that Alexa felt it caress her skin. She shivered involuntarily. I should have stayed away from scotch now I feel funny. 

"What's your name, by the way?" He inquired and she smirked. Typical male.  

"Julia." She replied with a straight face.  

"Julia.....?"  

"Roberts." She answered trying hard not to laugh.  

"Hmm..." He thoughtfully murmured. "What a coincidence, Alexander Sandoval's just a screen name, my real name is Richard."  

"Redford?" Alexa guessed, a giggle bubbling inside her.  

"No, Gere." He replied and she laughed. "How could you forget when we had two movies together?" Alexander teased, his heart lifting at the sound of her laughter.  

"Oh, my bad." She flippantly replied as she smiled at him. "Stop here; this is where I'm getting off." She uttered pointing at a waiting shed.  

"This is where you live?" He kidded.  

"No. But nice one." She replied rolling her eyes at him.  

"Let me drive you home. Please. I would feel really bad if I leave you here in this weather."  

"Are you sure this is not some scheme to get me to sleep with you?" She asked frankly and Alexander coughed.  

"Is it working?" He asked.  

"No."  

"Then this is not a scheme because my schemes usually work." He said charmingly and she narrowed her eyes at him. "Please, I would just like to drive you home, it's not safe for any woman to be outside at this hour."  

"I know Karate and I have pepper spray."  

"And I shall not give you a reason to use those tonight."  

"Okay." She finally replied after a minute of just staring at him as if to peek inside his mind. She gave him her address and he smiled.  

"I'm honored to take you home... Julia." He teased and she bit her lip to stop herself from grinning. They drove in silence and Alexa did not even realize that they've arrived until she saw the familiar maroon gate. She did not wait for him to open the door for her but immediately got off and walked to her door after she thanked him. He got out of the car too and followed her.  

"Thanks again." Alexa said as she inserted her key.  

"The pleasure is mine." He answered tilting his head as she opened her door.  

"Bye Richard." She said smiling. "And thanks for driving me home." She added.  

"Good night Julia." Alexander whispered, his face moving closer to hers. Alexa's heart jumped to her throat as she tried to make a hasty retreat by stepping back. Alexander anticipated her action, however, and he moved forward, his hand going around her waist. Her breathing hitched when she felt his soft lips on hers.  

Not bad for a first real kiss... She thought as she sighed against his lethargically moving lips. Alexander swallowed her sighs and his tongue ventured out to tease her lower lip. She moaned against the assault as she tried to push him away but his grip was firm.  

"Wait." She whispered and Alexander took advantage as he inserted his tongue inside her mouth. She couldn't help but gasp as a different kind of sensation overtook her. She groaned softly when he leaned his face away from hers. He stared at her as he smoothed her bangs off her face. His head dipped again to claim hers and alarm bells started ringing in Alexa's head.  

"Stop." She said as she wrenched her mouth away from him, she could hear her blood rushing to her head.  

"No." Alexander said pulling her closer.  

"No. Stop." She whispered putting a hand against his chest. "Stop." She repeated as she tried to catch her breath. She was tingling all over and her hands were shaking. She put a hand against her chest to steady the erratic beating of her heart. Ano ba to. She thought as she looked away from him. What the hell?  

"Please." He whispered back and Alexa closed her eyes when she heard the desperation in his voice. Lianna Alexa Carbonel, did you just let a total stranger kiss you? She thought closing her eyes but opened them again when she felt him gently push her inside her flat. Her eyes widened in alarm when he stepped inside and locked the door behind him. 

"No." She said as she swallowed hard. 

"Yes." He replied. "I want you and you want me." He muttered and her head buzzed. 

"I think you should leav-" She started to say but was cut off when she felt his lips on hers again. She struggled at first but eventually sighed against his mouth in total surrender. 

AUTHOR'S NOTE: 

Another story for my readers. That's how much I love you (Chos.) Tell me what you think, I would really appreciate feedbacks. This story will be updated every Monday and Friday so you guys will have something new to look forward to. I hope you'll support Alexander and Alexa as warmly as you supported Fire and Ice. 

By the way, this story is in third person POV. Happy reading, everyone! 

♥ jennicka