Fiendish: A Twisted Fairytale (35 page)

“What time is your appointment?”
 

I debated on whether
I wanted to tell him or not. I’d already told him Macy would take me to the appointment. His eyes focused on mine, cold and motionless as he waited for me to answer.

“Well?”

“3:45. Macy is picking me up at three, and we’re heading over. She was also hoping to stop off at the mall on the way home, make it kind of a girls’ day. She wants to get a few new outfits for her trip this weekend.” Everything came out in a rush; I felt the need to explain my plans as if I needed his approval.

“
You already had a girls’ day. I’ll take you to the appointment.” 

He wasn
’t yelling, but his voice had changed in tone. When he sounded like that, I had a strong desire to do as I was being told, and that fact was very unnerving. I closed my eyes briefly, and I chanted encouragement to myself.
 I can do this. I can tell him no.

“I didn
’t realize I was limited on how many times I could hang out with my friend.” My voice wasn’t as assertive as I wanted, but I managed to get my point across. 

Seth
’s expression darkened. “I didn’t realize this topic was still up for discussion.”

“Well, it is,” I rebutted, feeling annoyed at his tone now.

Seth stepped back and crossed his arms. “Why don’t you want me to take you?” he asked.

I squirmed, feeling a wave of nausea overtake me. I hated confrontation. The idea of it made me sick to my stomach, my head would start to hurt, and I felt like I would have a panic attack at any moment. I knew no matter what I did, someone would be angry. If I caved to Seth and let him take me, Macy would be on my case. If I stood my ground with Seth and kept my plans with Macy, Seth would be pissed.
I moved to be different,
I reminded myself.

“I just…
I’d feel more comfortable going with her.” I spoke the words then braced myself for the mood swing I hoped wouldn’t come. 

I felt his fingers on my chin as he titled it up so I could look at him.
 He watched me closely as though he was trying to determine if I was somehow lying to him, and the truth was etched on my face. Seth leaned forward giving me a soft kiss. 

“Okay.”
 He spoke against my lips.

“Okay?” I smiled and let out a sigh of relief.
 The mood swing was averted, and he had agreed to my request.

“Thank you.”
 I gave him a sweet kiss, and the warm smile that I got in return made me giddy with delight. This was still a good day.

***

If you hadn’t gotten rid of the last pet so quickly, you wouldn’t be sitting here right now. 

This is where I wanted and needed to be.
 Watching as they roamed from store to store, she was laughing and happy. I don’t think she’s ever been that relaxed around me. 
Do you want her to be? 

When I thought about her smile and the way her eyes would light up when she did, it made me want to have her do that around me more.
 She was so relieved when I’d agreed to letting her keep her original plans. It took very little to bring a smile to her luscious lips, yet I spent more time causing her distress. 
Why do you care? Whether she smiles or not isn’t important as long as she does what you want. 
It mattered. It mattered because she wasn’t like the others, and I wasn’t like him. 
But you want her, you are here watching her. You want the same thing he did. The difference is you don’t seem man enough to take it.

“Shit!”
 I muttered louder than I should have which got me looks from patrons passing by. 

I didn
’t care. This whole exercise was proving futile and aggravating.
 
Abandoning my seat at the food court, I walked towards the last shop they had entered.

My blood boiled when I saw that friend of hers holding up a dress that was much too short.
 Uncertainty was etched on Calida’s beautiful face as Macy pushed her towards the dressing rooms. When she emerged a few moments later, it took all my self-control not to barge into the store. The dress was barely long enough to cover her ass, and the deep V in the front I doubted would hold her breasts in if she were to take off her bra. Once my eyes made it up to her face, I saw the despair and discomfort she was feeling. Her lovely skin had turned a most beautiful shade of red as she blushed.

The friends exchanged a few words before Calida dashed back into the fitting room, and Macy continued to look over the racks of clothing.
 I watched them for a while longer. Who knew women could spend so much time browsing. 
Be a man. Take her! Own her! Dominate her! It’s what you’ve always done. Why stop now?
 

I took one last look before walking away. She was different.
 The others were nameless, she was not. Calida would do what I wanted but not because she feared me. 

Saturday, I
’d lost control with her. 
But she liked it. She wanted to be controlled and dominated; her body screamed for it.
 I smiled, recalling the intensity of her orgasm that night. She did enjoy it, but she was also more scared of me. She flinched when I went to touch her; I couldn’t have her reacting that way to me. The seduction was part of the control, but if she shied away from my touch, I would lose that.

Chapter 30

As we walked down the boardwalk, Calida was silent as she took in the sights. The salty tang of the seawater hung in the air. It was a clear, warm night, and I was glad she suggested we take a walk. 

“Did you enjoy dinner?” I asked.

“Yes, I did.” She smiled up at me briefly but said nothing more. 

We continued our walk, passing other couples along the way.
 Her eyes lingered on a young couple who were cozied up on a bench sharing an ice cream sundae. I watched as she sighed wistfully when we walked past them. She stopped at the lookout deck inhaling deeply with her eyes closed simply enjoying her surroundings.

“Thank you again. This trip was a wonderful surprise. Not to mention
more
shopping. Keep this up, and my wardrobe will rival Macy’s soon,” she added, laughing.

When I
’d picked her up from work today and told her we were headed to Miami for the weekend, the total shock and excitement on her face was gratifying. My time watching her yesterday made me realize what needed to be done to get things back on track. She was a woman that wanted one thing in life, to be cherished. If I could make her feel that, she would be very compliant. Remembering the sheepish look on her face when she mentioned Macy was going out of town for Valentine’s Day gave me the perfect way to accomplish that. 

This is a
dangerous game that has a high potential to backfire. 
All my games were dangerous, so this wouldn’t be any different. 

“Consider it an apology.”
 

She smiled shyly but didn
’t reply.

“Besides, this way I can guarantee you have a new option that will show off your sexy legs when you
’re with me.” I whispered against her neck.

I circled my arms around her waist, letting one wander down the soft curve of her hip.
 The plum colored, satin material of the dress clung to her curves, perfectly accentuating all of her best features.

“Aren
’t flowers your usual means of apology?” 

I spun her around in my arms so she could face me.
 Her eyes lingered on my chest briefly before she worked her way up to my face.

“I was impossibly rude to you last week.
 Flowers wouldn’t have been enough.” 

She flashed me a brilliant smile which confirmed that this was definitely a better course of action. “Well thank you again, but it wasn
’t necessary. We all have our bad days.”  

The back of my knuckles grazed across her soft skin.
 Seeing her response to me, her eyes half closed as she leaned her head slightly into the touch warmed me in a way I didn’t think possible. Leaning closer, I let my lips brush against hers. Instantly hers parted, granting me access before I needed to ask. Her body molded to mine, and I felt her hands in my hair pulling me closer. 

My hands wandered down her back to cup her butt, pressing her against my growing erection. I was vaguely aware of someone giving a wolf whistle as they walked past us, reminding me that we were out in public.
 Even in the terrible lighting of the street post, I saw her face grow red while she let out a nervous laugh.

“I can lose all control when I
’m around you, Ms. Alexander.” I cupped her face in my hands so that she was looking at me. “And that could be a very dangerous thing.” 

I gave her another quick kiss before taking her hand to continue our walk.
 We passed by a bar of some sort that had a photo booth sitting outside.

Calida turned to me wearing the biggest smile. “Come on, it
’ll be fun. I haven’t done this since Macy and I were teenagers. There was one at the arcade we used to hang out at.”

“I didn
’t imagine you as a gamer,” I replied as I let her lead me towards the booth.

“Oh, I
’m not. Macy liked to hang out there because of the boys.” 

I pressed my lips together swallowing the comment that sprang into my head.
 
She has you biting your tongue now. 
Taking a quick deep breath, I put a smile on my face. Once inside the booth, Calida settled onto my lap. She leaned forward to close the curtain before putting her hand out.

“A dollar please, sir.”
 

Shifting her so I could reach into my pocket, I pulled out a few bills, flipping through them until I found a single.
 

“What do I get in return?”
 I asked, mischievously holding it just out of reach. 

Calida cocked her head to the side as if debating before leaning forward to give me a kiss. The moment our lips touched, the bills dropped to the bench beside me as I curled my arm around her waist. Her lips were so tender and soft, and the second they touched mine, I became
aroused. Calida must have noticed it too as she turned more in my lap, resting the warmth between her legs perfectly against my erection. I groaned in approval when her hips swayed against me. Her hands moved around my neck, and her fingers curled into my hair. I let her guide my head the way she needed to deepen the kiss.

She
’d never been the aggressor, and seeing this side of her was a huge turn on. I could feel her erect nipples rub against my chest, and I let my right hand circle around to the top of her neck so I could release the tie on her dress. The satin material fell around her waist revealing her perfect breasts. They fit perfectly into my hands. I teased and pinched her nipples tenderly. A soft moan escaped her lips over the sensation. 

Her head fell back in pleasure; I dipped my head to take her nipple into my mouth causing her to moan louder.
 She leaned forward and pushed me hard against the back wall of the booth. Her right hand snaked down between our bodies to my thigh, tracing the growing outline of my cock. I moved forward, nibbling on her bottom lip until her head came down more for me to possess her lips once again. I slid my hands under her skirt, squeezing her ass, rocking her against the bulge of my pants. I could feel her fingers playing with the buckle of my belt. A tittering laughter startled her, and she jumped, looking towards the curtain. Realizing where we were and what she’d almost done, her face became beet red before she quickly hid it behind her hands. She started to apologize for her behavior, but I leaned forward and silenced her with a kiss before she stood to straighten her clothes. Once she was satisfied with her appearance, her hand reached out for the curtain.

“Where are you going?”
 I whispered, gently grabbing her wrist. “We have pictures to take.” 

I reached down to pick up the discarded bills off the bench.
 Wrapping my arm around her waist, I sat down pulling, her with me. Calida buried her face in my neck.

“I can
’t take pictures now.  I look…”

“Beautiful. And I would like a picture please.”
 With her face still slightly flushed, she looked up at me and smiled. I slid the dollar into the slot. “Say cheese.”

***

My eyes opened to the bright Florida sunlight coming through the blinds. My eyes traveled around the cheerful room of the beach front condo Seth rented, and I felt a smile spread across my face. This trip, his behavior, all of it left me feeling so happy, better than I’d felt in a long time.

Swinging my legs over the side of the bed, I gave my body a good stretch.
 I crossed my arms around me, and turned my head towards my shoulder to inhale. Being dressed in his shirt, my senses were flooded with the smell of Seth. He was already up. I guess he wasn’t big on sleeping in. I figured he’d be exhausted after last night, but apparently, I was the only one worn out.