After dinner, Jake asked Athena if they could take a walk on the beach. It was dark but there are some glimmer of light from a few of the buildings by the beach.
Athena agreed, after all this might be the last time they are together. She can't miss that chance.
His hands clasped around hers as they took time walking on the shore.
"You know I don't want to end what we have right?" Jake asks as he looks at her sideways, smiling, assessing her.
"I know...but whatever happens, I want you to know- that, that I love everything we had here,"Athena said, it was sincere, coming from her heart.
"Hey, why does it sound like we're never going to see each other again. I know we can't be like this all the time when we are back in Manila, but we will see each other whenever we feel like it. In fact, here- (he hands her a key) that's my key. A key to my apartment, come whenever you please. I want you to feel free to come by and even have a sleep over if you want to," he said.
Athena hesitated. Can she accept it?
Before she can even decide, Jake puts the key in her hand.
She just looks at him, not knowing what to say.
He smiled, he held her hand tighter- as if that will hold her in place- assuring her that he wants her in his life.
Athena didn't say anything. What is there to say?
Jake took her silence as a yes, the key meant that she is his. It was only a matter of time, when he say the right words. The right words that will make what they have official. It is already a given that they love each other. He knows it, he feels it. There is no questioning that.
Yet, deep inside him- he felt like she is holding back. She is holding back something, and in time, when she is ready to tell him what it is- he will patiently wait for it. For that right time, to know exactly what bothers her.
Suddenly, Jake stopped and pulled her close.
I love you... he whispers.
Athena felt the sincerity, the truth to every word he uttered. She hesitated to reply, she wanted as much to say I love you,too...but she held back. Instead she wrapped her arms around him. She just wants to feel his warmth, his love and hopefully her silence won't offend him.
When they reached the house, Athena went directly inside the bedroom, she packed her bag earlier but she needs a couple more stuff to put inside her luggage.
"I just have to finish packing...." Athena said, looking at Jake and then turning back to go inside the bedroom.
"Okay..do you want coffee? I need to pack,too but I'll wait until you're done," he replied.
She nodded and went in.
Jake went ahead and made coffee. He can't believe that tonight is the last night they are spending time together. Sure, they can always do it again when they go back to Manila, but the time spent here in Thailand is different, although they were forced to come here due to her circumstances, yet he still loved it. He loved every minute spent with her, he envisions a life like this- a married life like this. Marriage? He never thought about it until he met her. He knew she was the one, but it is still too early. He didn't want to scare her.
Inside the bedroom, Athena finished packing all the other stuff she needed to put inside her luggage, she thought to take a shower. She took off her clothes and went inside the bathroom.
Jake heard the water running inside the bathroom. She must be taking a shower, his eyes formed into slits, grinning- a thought came to him.
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CONTINUATION...
Jake took one sip of the coffee and slowly walked into the bedroom. Taking off his shirt off, and then his pants, one by one they all fall on the floor- until he was wearing nothing.
The sound of the water is getting louder as he pushes the door open. He can see her silhouette from the misted glass enclosure.
He felt himself hardened just by the mere sight of her silhouette, what more when he starts feeling them, touching them.
Unable to control himself, plus the thought that this is their last night together- he gently pulled the glass door open which surprises Athena. She covered herself although some parts of her were already covered with the soap's foam.
Jake... she whispered and then swallowed hard. Looking at him like this, although she saw him numerous times looking so raw and sexy like this before- still, she can't keep her eyes off the hard masculinity which seem to ravish her any minute.
I know the gems you are trying to hide, I have seen them... he rasped the words against her wet skin which made her tremble.
Their wet skin was against each other, his lips suddenly on her- exploring the sweetness inside her. She pushed her breast against him as his lips turned insistent to her neck. His tongue flicked her skin, and her eyes flashed open then slowly slid closed, feeling every touch as if this will make her memorize every single kiss she is being showered with.
Athena felt him gently lifting her up and then as he carried her out of the shower, pulling the dry towel on the rack, and puts it on her but his lips never leaving hers- continually kissing her and then puts her gently on top of the bed as she lay there sprawled, her skin still wet- he took the towel and started to dry her off- and then him.
There much better... he said, it was more like a whisper than anything.
He joined her on the bed, as she anxiously waited for him to kiss her again.
This time, as he kisses her, his fingers reached one of her peaks, massaging them in circular motion then flicked on of her taut nipple and gently tugged on it making her moan, the combination of a little pain and pleasure rushes through her- pleasing her more than painful.
His lips continued to kiss her, then came down slowly on her neck, the middle part of her shoulders, as his finger traced every curve of her body then finding his favorite curve- the one between her legs.
He started to feel her there with his fingers as his lips continued to go down reaching her stomach and just a few inches away where his fingers are slowly going in and out.
Athena bit her lips, trying to hold it all in- wanting to wait until he takes her fully. She whimpers with every motion of her fingers. She almost screamed when his lips joined his fingers- alternating with the touch, he was exploring her and tasting her at the same time and it was driving her crazy.
The deep-seated ache in her core was painful and wanted release anytime soon- she is wet and ready for him.
He gave her a quick kiss as he pulled away from where he was a few seconds ago, and then positioned himself over her, his hands planted on her sides.
Athena bit her lip, and then closed her eyes....
Jake, there was a plea in her voice, because she can't imagine him not inside her, feeling all of him, deep inside her.
His head lifted and she shivers at the raging lust she sees in his eyes, knowing exactly how it would feel to have it unleashed on her.
In one swift motion, he entered her- with a rhythm she immediately followed as her hands lay atop the hardness of his buttocks. He is sexy in every way, hard, lean and very sexy. There is no denying they have a great sexual chemistry- as if their bodies were always made to fit together.
Jake growled as he moves faster and faster- while Athena meets every grind, every push of his hard masculinity inside her very wet core.
They can feel themselves climaxing anytime soon- Jake leaned in to take her lips again as he thrusts one more time- and felt all the juice filling out of him inside her. At first he wanted to pull, but there was no way he can do that- and Athena held him in place- and accepted all of it.
After everything subsides, Jake fell flat on top of Athena as he gently kisses her still damp hair.
I love you, he whispers, his eyes closed- his hands clasped around hers.
A tear fell on Athena's cheeks, she was happy- she was happy to have their last night end like this and yet afraid of what tomorrow and the next day brings for both of them. But Nemesis has a job to do, and so does Detective Jacob Espada.