There is a common saying that suggests individuals may remember that others will forget what was said, forget what was done, but will never forget how they were made to feel. However, when someone treats you indifferently, it is best to believe them. It is simpler to protect yourself from getting hurt that way.
Carlton let out a disbelieving laugh at the words that had just escaped her lips. They were the words he had longed to hear from her for so many months before. It felt surreal, almost like a nightmare, as he never imagined she would actually say those words in his lifetime.
"You love me? Ha, you love me?" Carlton quipped, his tone stern, causing Elena to feel apprehensive about what his next reaction might be.
"I never expected you to stoop so low to seek sympathy from me! Do you really think I don't see through your act?" Carlton's voice rose, his dark eyes sneering at her. Elena felt her body tense at the unexpected display of anger from him.
"I...I don't understand?!" Elena stuttered, her voice shaky as she took a step back in fear. Carlton sighed in frustration, scowling in dissatisfaction.
"Elena, you're playing games again! Using me for your sick amusement! Do you honestly think I would fall for this because I'm desperate and heartbroken by you?" Carlton's words were laced with frustration and hurt as he confronted Elena.
"Do you honestly think I would lower my defenses just because you know how to manipulate me?" Carlton shouted in rage, the veins in his neck bulging. Elena's heart raced with apprehension as she witnessed his fury. Tears streamed down her face as she grappled with this unfamiliar side of him. He was closing himself off to her, mirroring the way she had once shut him out in the past.
"Carl!....Carl....please.... I'm not playing games with you! Please don't look at me like that! Like I'm the worst thing that happened to you!" Elena cried out in pain, her voice filled with desperation as she saw the deep anger and hurt in Carlton's eyes. Carlton groaned, feeling his chest tighten with emotional pain, instinctively clutching at his bare chest for comfort. The intensity of his emotions felt overwhelming, as if the pain and frustration coursing through his body might consume him.
"I love you so much that it hurts when you lie to me like that! You're soulless, Elena. Cruel and merciless to those who care for you! I feel like I'm dying because of you! I can't bear this anymore! Please, just leave and forget about me and what we had! I need to find myself somewhere away from you!" Carlton sobbed, his words echoing in the room as he watched Elena cry in response. Elena shook her head stubbornly, feeling a surge of adrenaline. She walked purposefully through the kitchen until she stood in front of him.
"I'M NOT LYING TO YOU! LOOK AT ME! LOOK INTO MY EYES! They are crying for you! They are crying because this can't be our reality!" Elena raised her voice as she extended her hands towards his face, gripping his ears as she drew him closer to her.
"I love you, Carl! And I need you to know that before I go forever!" Elena choked up, her voice filled with emotion as she gazed into his teary eyes, which widened in surprise.
"What?" Carlton mumbled, his realization sinking in at her words. Elena nodded slowly, her hands gently cupping his face.
"Tomorrow, my family will be officially announcing my engagement! And I am terrified to the core about it!" Elena confessed, her voice trembling with emotion.
"It just hit me that I'll be marrying someone I don't even love!" Elena mumbled in disillusionment, tears continuing to roll down her cheeks.
"If this is truly what you want, then I will grant it to you! Because I will find myself entangled with someone else, one way or another! Deep down, I wish it could have been you, if only our families weren't so against us!" Elena declared, her voice filled with a mix of resignation and longing.
"I came here because I needed you to understand that no matter what unfolds from this moment on, you will always be the man who holds my heart captive,"
"You deserve to know!" Elena said, her eyes shining as she gently rubbed her thumbs against his cheeks. Carlton gasped in realization at her words, understanding the weight of her message. It felt like she was truly saying goodbye for good this time. The stunned expression on his face was a clear indication to Elena that he needed time to process what she had revealed. Sensing his need for space to absorb the gravity of the situation, she backed away slowly, giving him the room he needed to come to terms with her farewell.
"Please... forgive me for everything, Carl! I know it's better this way! And I don't want you to suffer any more because of me," Elena said with a shaky voice as she slowly retreated from the kitchen. Regrets and memories weighed heavy on her heart, making the pain even more unbearable. As she made her way to the door, the realization of the bleakness of her life settled in.
Yet, a small glimmer of hope persisted, reminding her that love could endure even in the darkest of times. Suddenly, Elena gasped in shock as Carlton abruptly pulled her to the side, clasping her arms tightly and spinning her around to face him.
"I can't let that happen," Carlton declared, his voice filled with fear and determination.
"Carl?" Elena whispered in disbelief, only to be silenced as he kissed her fiercely on the lips. In that moment, the glimmer of hope transformed into a whirlwind of emotions, threatening to shatter her heart into a million pieces. His arms enveloped her, strong and comforting, as their lips moved in a dance of passion and tenderness. Elena lifted her heels, wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him closer, yearning for more as he pressed her against the wall.
"That jerk doesn't deserve you! Please... I don't want you to leave," he murmured against her lips, his grip tightening on the front of her jacket. Elena met his beseeching gaze steadily, her heart racing with emotion.
"Maybe we need some distance between us, maybe it could be good for us. But I just can't let you go," he murmured, his eyes filled with love and reassurance.
"I love you so much," she whispered back, her eagerness evident as she crashed her lips against his, craving more of him. Carlton's fingers deftly worked their way to the edges of her jacket, tugging it down as Elena allowed it to slip off her arms and fall to the floor. His hands then moved eagerly to the straps of her dress, while he peppered kisses on her neck. With a swift motion, he pulled the straps down slowly as she moaned softly in response.
"El, I missed you," he murmured with his eyes closed, gently discarding another piece of clothing as he nuzzled her cheek.
They reveled in each other's touch and passion, feeling a sense of completeness they hadn't experienced in a long time. Their kisses were filled with fervor and yearning, fueled by the blossoming emotions in their hearts. As their breaths mingled, Elena couldn't help but reflect on how she had initially tried to push him away, only to find herself seeking solace in his arms instead.
His hand gripped her hip firmly, while the other hand moved to the back of her head, pulling her closer. The press of his lips against hers became more urgent, his tongue tracing her lower lip. Elena willingly granted him access to her mouth, igniting a kiss that grew increasingly urgent, passionate, and desperate.
"I want you in my bed so badly, El!" he murmured desperately, his hands moving lower to cup her ass. Elena moaned softly against his lips, prompting a low hum from him as his hands began to stroke her ass cheeks. Elena pulled back slightly to meet his gaze, nodding in agreement as she looked into his eyes.
Carlton quickly pecked her lips before lifting her up by the back of her knees and carrying her to his bedroom. As they entered, he closed the door eagerly behind them. Before Elena had a chance to take in her surroundings, he gently pushed her onto the bed. She landed on the soft mattress, her back sinking into it as Carlton smiled, savoring this moment he had longed for and enjoying every second of it.
His mouth found hers once more, his hands beginning to explore her body. From her thighs, his calloused hands traveled up to her flat tummy and then further upwards, squeezing her breasts over her bralette. Elena moaned softly, prompting his hands to move higher, cupping her cheeks tenderly.
"Need you so bad! So damn bad!" he groaned heavily, his eyes fixed on her flushed cheeks. She ran her fingers over his chest, a wide smile spreading across her face as she surrendered herself to him without reservation this time. Hovering over her, he met her dazed gaze shining back at him. Carlton quickly tugged down his sweatpants until they were completely discarded.
Elena swiftly positioned her legs on either side of him as he settled between her thighs, her hips shifting lightly to guide him towards her entrance. A soft sigh escaped her lips as he forcefully tore her panties apart and effortlessly discarded them. He then ran the tip of his cock across her folds, spreading her wetness along his length.
"Hah....Carl!...." She let out a low whine at the sight of him seductively teasing her, anticipation building within her. He lowered himself so that his lips just barely brushed against hers, igniting a spark of desire between them.
"Have you been mine all these months?" he asked in a sultry tone, causing her to blush deeply with arousal. Elena gently trailed her hands up to his face, her touch tender and affectionate.
"Yes! Only yours!" she murmured, locking her knees around him. He gazed into her eyes, pleased by her response, feeling himself drawn in by the irresistible power she held over him.
"Good," he whispered, his hips shifting forward as he entered her achingly slowly. The air left her lungs, her mouth falling open as he moved persistently, stretching her between pain and ecstasy. Elena's breath came out in shattered bursts until his hips were fully pressed against hers. Their foreheads touched as they both tried to regain their composure.
His hand swiftly slid underneath her thigh as he met her parted lips again for a hungry kiss, capturing each little moan as he shifted on top of her. Pulling out and thrusting back in without hesitation, he took her with all his might that night. Each powerful thrust brought them both to a state of everlasting ecstasy as she clung to him. Their bodies moved in perfect harmony, resonating with each other in the most intimate of ways, causing them both to lose themselves in each other.
He watched her strangled facial expressions, seeing nothing but deep satisfaction and pleasure in her eyes. She soon gripped the back of his head, guiding his lips down to hers. Kissing and moaning recklessly in response to his devoted thrusts, she rolled her hips to meet him halfway, causing him to pause for a moment to let out a string of curses against her lips.
"Carl!" she murmured, her voice filled with delight as she watched him immersed in the pleasure of the moment. Her doe eyes scanned his hardened face, and he smiled back in response.
"You're one heck of a woman in my bed!" he quipped, eliciting a chuckle from her. He then picked up the pace again, thrusting deep and fast, bringing her closer and closer to the edge with each movement. Elena felt like she was reaching heights of pleasure as she wrapped her arms around his neck and threw her head back in ecstasy.
"Ah...aa...mpfff....aah...ahhh....huh...ah!" She continued moaning, floating away as her pussy clamped down on him.
"Fuck...Carl!....ah...Caaaarll!" Finally reaching the peak of pleasure, Elena fluttered around him as her eyes drifted shut, her senses swirling. Carlton's stuttering hips created a sense of wonder as he placed both hands on her hips, keeping her steady as he aimed for his own climax. A guttural moan escaped his chest as he released inside her, collapsing on top of her as he tried to catch his breath. Elena smiled and tenderly caressed his spine, showing her affection.
He smiled against her chest, lifting his head slowly to meet her gaze. It was a moment he would treasure forever, seeing her eyes shining brightly and filled with fearless determination.
"Say that you love me again," he murmured as he hovered over her. Elena chuckled softly and cupped his cheeks.
"I love you!" she said, causing his heart to flutter with joy and happiness.