Melissa wrapped her arms around Marcus neck and chuckled. You say that every time.
The room was dimly lit, setting the perfect mood.
Marcus extended his hand, softly caressing her face. His intense gaze held hers, as if he could devour her whole. When did | hurt you? I wasnt that rough, was I? But | always struggle to get up the next day. Marcus, you really have to slow down. Youre just thirty. Take it easy Im here whenever you need me, no questions asked.
They were fooling around, sharing kises and laughter on the soft carpet.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSuddenly, something hard pressed against her back, eliciting a small yelp of pain. Marcus, always attentive, immediately halted and held her close. What happened? Are you okay? Melissa shook her head gently. Im alright.
Hearing that, he leaned in to resume kising her. Carry on, then.
Melissa tried to return his kis as she moved her hands to grabbed random things to hold onto. Eventually, her fingers found something small, unwittingly opening it.
Marcus expression darkened.
It was a gift from Ryan. What made it worse-it was a diamond bracelet.
Although not as extravagant as the one Marcus had given her, it was worth a fortune.
Marcus scoffed, snatching it from her hand. Seriously? Youre still in touch with him?
Melissa was just as bewildered.
Ryan wasnt on the guest list so why had he sent a gift? Initially, Melissa had wanted to clarify, fearing Marcus might blow up. But when she met his smug look, she knew he wasnt really mad.
So, she dropped it. Ryan was irrelevant anyway.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSnatching the diamond bracelet from Marcus hold, she tossed it back in the box.
Instead of ditching it, she mused, Ill donate it to charity later.
Cant let it go to waste.
Marcus seemed somewhat appeased. He leaned in for another kis.
He was so eager, clad only in his bathrobe, he couldnt hold back.
She let him, until he pulled her close and then she gently pushed him away. | think | better sort these gifts out first, she said, patting his handsome face.
With that, she firmly pushed him aside and resumed opening presents.
Marcus turned away, his face flushed but still alluring.