Broken Strings novel Chapter 10

"M-Melissa, sir." I'm nervous! Wright's dad has a different aura. I feel like I'm talking to Aunt Linda. Maybe they are sibling.

Mister Agoncillo smiled at me.

"You can call me, Tito Sean. And welcome to our family, Melissa." Then he turned to his wife and son. "Wilma quit it. Our son is grown up. He knows what he's doing. We can't push our decision to him."

"But, Sean-"

"Ssh. Chill out, my love. Everything's under control." He held his wife's shoulder and walked away from us.

Wright's hands rested on my waist. "I told you it's alright. Dad likes you."

I looked up at him. "Wright... is hiding something from me?"

Shocked, but he recovered immediately.

"Oh, baby. I'm not keeping anything from you." I am not convinced. "Babe, don't spoil our night. Please?"

"I'm sorry."

He pulled me closer and caressed my exposed back. "I'm excited about your gift. Can't wait for midnight."

I averted my gaze. "Why don't we greet your guest first? They came here for you."

The party has already begun. I almost lost all the feeling in my face because of the non-stop smiling whenever Wright introduced me. Some women are throwing shades at me while some are treating me like I wasn't there at all. It was tiring but I don't want Wright to be worried.

Right now, Wright and I are dancing slow music. My left hand was on his shoulder while one of his hands covered my right hand. My head was also leaning against his chest. I heard his heartbeat, and it calms me. He feels at home.

"Are you tired? Do your feet hurt?" He said softly in my ear.

"To be honest? I feel like I'm standing on my knees."

"Do you want to sit down for a while?"

"No. Let's stay like this for a while." I slowly placed both my hands on his neck. Then, he encircled his arms on my waist.

"I saw a lot of my old friends throw a second look at you. This is the last time that I'll let you dress up like this." He chuckled and buried his face on my neck. "Where's your gift? It's past midnight."

"I'm not pushing you to this."

"I know. I did this on my own will." I whispered.

"Are you sure, baby?"

"Yes."

"Okay." Yes, I'm sure. I want him more than anything.

My hands were still shaking as I reached behind my back. I unzipped my gown and unsnapped my bra, letting it fall, leaving my breasts bare to his eyes. I took comfort in his sharp intake of breath, knowing that he liked what he saw in front of him.

My panties were next; the wispy lace thong quickly joining the pool of clothes on the floor. And then I stood in all my naked glory in front of him, waiting for him to make the next move or to tell me what I should do. I didn't have to wait too long.

Wright took another deep breath and then slowly walked towards me, stopping just inches from me as I stood there trembling. "Such a beautiful, brave girl."

His praise sent shivers of awareness coursing through me and I felt my nipples harden to peaks as his gaze swept over me again. He picked me up, took me to his room and put me down on the bed.