Chapter 54 - The Slap
“Easy… Sh?t!” Aurora gasped.
His fingers rolled, pumped, widened, tortured. Not even the pressure of the water stopped his fingers.
Aurora had to hold his shoulders for support, she was way too lightheaded.
She's in-between Leonard and the cold edge of the pool, still, she couldn't hold herself together.
Her juices covered his fingers in the pool.
“Mhmm.. I can't.. Ren…”
“Your moans have to be the most beautiful thing I've heard in my life.” He murmured to her face, then withdrew his fingers.
Using the edge for leverage, he hoisted her onto the ledge before pulling himself out after her.
Then, he scooped her in his arms, going inside, their body leaving droplets of water after them.
“Where?…” Aurora asked weakly.
They reached the dining room, as dark as the rest of the Villa.
“Food is best eaten in the dining room, innit?” He smiled down at her.
She doesn't know what scared her more, the demonic smile of his, the thought of what he was gonna do to her here, or the weight of his words through the British accent.
He positioned her on the large black table, spreading her legs apart.
She swallowed, placing her hands on the table to support herself.
He planted a short kiss on her lips before grabbing a chair to sit. Positioned in-between her legs.
He lowered his face right in front of her begging honeypot.
“Again?...” She breathed.
He looked up at her, eyes dark with lust “Yeah. Properly this time.”
His eyes closed, he took her into his mouth, she cried out.
Kiara had a nervous smile on her face, standing in front of the huge gates.
She bit her lips slightly, blushing.
Leonard is definitely home, and this time, she won't miss.
“Hey! It's you again.” A bald headed hefty guard voiced.
“Yes.” Kiara smiled prettily. “I wanna see Leo.”
“And what makes you think we're just gonna let you in cuz you wanna see him?” Another guard sneered, he's black.
Kiara rolled her eyes. “You should act like guards, you know. He's your boss. And normal guards inform their boss when he has a visitor. Not so?” She flipped her hair.
The bald guard laughed mockingly. “You must be another dick starved classmate of his. As usual, we see a lot like you here. Always wanting to see him. And trust me, you're not the first that keeps coming back.”
“Sure. Now go let him know I'm here. Kiara. He'll know.” Kiara said, bored.
Mara showed up. Clearly displeased. “Do you want to get yourself killed and fed to his tiger? Girl, what are you doing here?”
Kiara faltered for a second. “Tiger?”
“Yeah, you wanna be his meal so bad. Onyx loves human meat.” Mara smirked.
“Human… meat…? So he feeds the tiger…”
“Get out of here before It's too late. He's busy.” Mara pointed Kiara out.
Kiara shook her head, getting her courage back. “Why didn't you let him know I came the other evening?” She asked, displeased.
Mara scoffed. The guards laughed.
“I did. He didn't care. Wasn't even surprised.” Mara folded her arms across her chest.
“He wasn't surprised, meaning it doesn't matter if I came here again. I can go in.” Kiara grinned foolishly.
“Kid, it's because he's used to your kind. Now go back home. You have school tomorrow.” The black guard said and he and the other guard laughed.
Kiara sighed, stepping closer to the gate. “Please, just tell him Kiara is here to see me. If he comes out and sends me away, I'll leave.” She said calmly.
Mara scoffed, it was followed by a mocking smile. She stepped closer to the gate too. The gate demarcating them.
“Well, young girl. He's busy. Seriously busy with something important. And he wouldn't want to be disturbed. It's not a good idea to do that.” Mara said lowly, tone dripping with something unexplainable.
The guards grinned, knowing what Mara meant.
“Boss is busyyy!” The guards shook hands.
Kiara's face dropped. “Busy doing what?... Is Ricky here? Is he.. with a slut…?”
“That ain't no slut, that's…”
Mara cut off the black guard.
“Micko.” She cautioned.
“With who?!” Kiara snapped. “Who?!”
“Hey! Shut your mouth, turn around and leave, or I'll get Onyx.” Mara shot back.
“Fine. I'll keep my voice down. But I won't leave. You can't have a tiger attack me in the open. It's a crime.” Kiara said boldly.
It's Mara's turn to laugh. Hers was even worse than the guards'. They joined her too, but it didn't last long.
Mara kept laughing till she stopped, taking a deep breath, then burst into another round of laughter.
Kiara glared hard, feeling so insulted.
“Sweetheart, this estate? This whole estate belongs to Charlene Grande.
His mother. She owns it. Why do you think this Villa is an extraordinary kind?
Whatever happens to you will be your fault and carelessness.
And even if you survive, you'll be arrested for trespassing at an hour like this.
Now do yourself a favour and leave. It'd be a shame for you to die after Valentine's day.” Mara narrated.
Kiara was shaken after what she just heard. Immediately, she hated her parents for being poor, she hated her father for dying and leaving her mother alone in this world for them to suffer. She hated Oma and her other friends for being rich. She hated Aurora for having all she ever wanted.
Speaking of Aurora…
“Who is inside with him?” Kiara asked quickly.
“Get. Out.” Mara sneered.
“Who is inside with him?!” Kiara slammed the gates. “It's Aurora again!! That slut!! Isn't it??!” Kiara yelled, hitting the gates so hard it hurt her. She winced.
“Is she trying to get killed?” The bald guard muttered.
“If I had been recording every girl that comes here for boss, it'd be good enough to make a catchy TikTok reel.” The black guard muttered back.
Kiara stayed adamant, refusing to leave
“Leonard!! Leo!!” She hit the gates. “Leo!!!”
Mara's patience was thinning by the moment. But the thought of Kiara looking like a dog behind those gates made her smirk.
If she calls Leo, it won't be good for her or the guards. Except he comes out himself.
At this point, she prayed he would come out. He needs to put this girl in her place.
It'd be better if he came out with… her.
Her sinful m???s graced the walls of the Villa. It resonated.
Leonard didn't just tongue her on the table, he fingered her senseless too, and she returned the favour with her m???s.
And dear gawd, she sounds beautiful.
She came in his mouth and on his fingers several times.
Eating after eating after eating. He gave her no peace. He's still doing it now. But this time, he's taking his time, he's exploring her.
Her hands held both sides of the table, she's flexible and that made it even better for him.
“I… I'm tired… Ren…” She whispered, yet you could feel the pleasure dripping in her voice.
He stopped immediately, giving her a kiss there, as if passing a message that he'd be back for more.
Aurora gasped for breaths, her hand wiping the sweat on her forehead weakly.
Leonard pulled her up from the table, and her head immediately fell against his chest, her breathing slow and heavy, like she was still catching up with herself.
A teasing smile curved his lips as he stroked her hair once.
He carried her upstairs in his arms, effortless, like it was second nature. When they reached his room, he didn’t hesitate, walked straight into the bathroom and set her gently beneath the showerhead.
Just as he reached to turn the water on, her hand stopped him.
“I can do it myself,” she said quietly. “I’ll freshen up and put my pajamas back on.”
He chuckled, low and amused. Almost a laugh.
“Thought you lost your ability to speak again.”
She sighed, pushing at his chest. “Get out.”
“This is my bathroom,” He said, raising a brow, clearly entertained.
“Go,” she whined, shoving him again.
He finally stepped back, smirking as he left the bathroom. “Brat,” he muttered under his breath.
He changed his wet swimming shorts and put on his grey joggers. Bigger and baggy than usual.
But he stayed shirtless, he loves how his tats and abs make her stare, then she pretends like she didn't.
He ran a hand through his hair, letting it fall slightly over his face.
Inside the bathroom, Aurora stood under the shower, water cascading over her shoulders.
Dazed. Overwhelmed.
Someone's fingers were inside her, someone's tongue.
Leonard Grande's.
The childhood sweetheart of hers. She really kissed this guy when she was two? He's even her childhood friend too…
The boy who had once held her hand before life complicated everything.
She exhaled slowly, steadying herself, then reached for the ties of her swimsuit, peeling it away and letting it fall aside.
“What do you mean he's her childhood boyfriend?!” Elara's mouth hung open.
Xander came in. “I swear to gawd Lara. I'll kill you.” He's holding a baseball.
Elara hushed him with a finger and put her phone on loud speaker.
“I was shocked too. Leo is Auri's childhood bestie and sweetheart. The one she kissed when she was two… This is just fate, I guess.” Oma explained on the phone.
“Wait what?!” Xander's ball fell from him.
“And he's probably the one that saved her last night when she jumped in the pool. Aunt and Uncle don't wanna tell you.”
“What?” Elara and Xander chorused.
“Yeah!” Oma giggled. “I know I might be breaking the girl code right now but f?ck it! Leo and Auri have been in a somewhat situationship. That's what I'll call it. None of them wanna accept it. Especially Leo, dude is so into her he made four girls kneel in front of her.”
“WHAT?!” The twins yelled again.
“Wait wait… Hold on. I need popcorn if I'm gonna hear all these tonight. Can we connect your phone to your TV?” Xander said.
“Hell yeah!” Lara squealed. “Oma, I'll call you back, video call this time, like right now. Don't you dare be unavailable. Two minutes!”
“Sure.” Oma laughed.
“We need soda too. F?ck, Auri gettin’ it good.” Xander said, rushing out of Lara's room.
“Wait up!” Lara ran after him.
Aurora stepped out of the bathroom in her own PJs, hair slightly drenched, sticking to her face.
Leonard took his eyes off his phone.
“Hair dryer.” She said straightly.
Leonard scoffed, going to his drawer to get a dryer.
Aurora wanted to take it from him but he stopped her, pulled her closer by waist and turned it on. Drying her hair for her.
“Did I ask? You're only doing this cuz you wanna be close to me.” She frowned.
“Where was this attitude when I had your p?$$￥ in my mouth?” He tilted his head.
Aurora shut her eyes briefly. “Just shut up.”
“But you didn't when you came in my mouth, did you?” He smirked.
This was when Aurora finally noticed his chest already over her face.
Once again her eyes failed her, they moved from one ab to another. Then to his tats. His muscles, biceps.
“Looking at something?” Leonard's voice snapped her out.
“No. Nothing. Just hurry up.” She looked down quickly, but then his grey joggers, what the hell is poking over there.
Leonard couldn't help but laugh this time. But it was short, so short like he never did it. “Just hold it if you want it so bad.”
Leonard dropped the hair dryer.
“What?...”
“Remember I said you'll do something with your hands later…” His other hand wrapped around, leaving their faces inches apart.
“Just take me home, Grande.” She frowned.
“Not now, Raven.” Leonard leaned in to kiss her, but the moment shattered when Onyx padded into the room, circling once before fixing Leonard with a knowing stare, like he wanted him to follow.
Onyx left the room.
That still didn't stop Lenard from planting a soft kiss on her lips.
“I'll be back, wait here.” He stroked her hair, then left the room.
Leonard followed the soft, deliberate sound of Onyx’s steps down the staircase.
Onyx stopped at the living room doors, his massive frame still, tail flicking once. He didn’t growl. He didn’t pace. He simply waited.
Leonard reached past him and pulled the doors open.
Cool night air rushed in, carrying noise with it, raised voices, sharp and irritated. The ruckus was coming from the far end of the compound, near the gate.
Even from this distance, Leonard could see Mara standing rigid, flanked by two other guards, their bodies angled defensively.
And in front of them
Kiara.
Leonard’s jaw tightened instantly. Of all the audacity in the world.
She was arguing, hands flying, voice sharp enough to cut through the night. Whatever she was saying, Mara wasn’t backing down.
Leonard stepped fully outside, the light from the villa outlining his broad frame.
Kiara saw him.
Her entire demeanor shifted. “Oh my God,” she said loudly, pointing. “Fuck. He's there. Leonard!”
Mara turned slowly, already knowing what she’d see. The moment her eyes landed on Leonard, her lips curved, not in relief, but something colder.
She turned back to Kiara with a flat, almost pitying look. “Oh, girl,” Mara said calmly, “you are so messed up.”
Kiara swallowed, seeing him shirtless. How can a guy be this hot?
Leonard didn’t raise his voice. He didn’t need to. His presence alone was enough.
His expression had gone dark, unreadable, the kind that made people rethink their life choices too late.
Upstairs, Aurora stood in Leonard’s room. Her eyes landed on a section of the wall she hadn’t paid attention to earlier.
She took a step toward it.
Then stopped.
Her thoughts slammed into her all at once.
Her parents.
What if Gemma and Melvin returned home?
What about her cousins? It was already late, far too late. She’d been here longer than she realized. An hour? Two?
Her chest tightened as the weight of it all settled in.
This wasn’t safe. Not for her. Not right now.
She even forgot her phone at home. Sh?t. Sh?t.
She needed to leave.
Downstairs, Leonard lifted a hand slightly. Mara understood immediately. The guards stiffened.
“Let her in,” Leonard said calmly. He was far from them but they knew what he said.
Kiara froze, eyes lighting up in triumph. “You hear that?” she snapped at Mara. “I told you—”
The gate opened.
Kiara stepped inside like she owned the place, chin lifted, satisfaction written all over her face.
She didn’t notice how the guards’ expressions didn’t soften. Didn’t notice how Leonard hadn’t moved closer.
Didn’t notice the trap.
Aurora burst through the villa doors just as
Kiara crossed the inner grounds.
She stopped short.
Her breath caught, not in shock, but in something colder. Disappointment. Recognition.
So this was it.
Oma’s recommendation. The “sweet” girl. The one who smiled too much and listened too closely.
Another Bianca. Different face. Same betrayal.
Kiara saw Aurora. Her fists balled. Her rage boiling. Hatred. Jealousy. Anger.
So she was right. Aurora is the one with him.
Leonard’s eyes flicked to Aurora instantly.
Aurora didn’t move. She lifted her chin instead.
Kiara pretended not to see her. Ignored her completely, but the hate her eyes sent were unmistakable.
Aurora was getting triggered, she felt it. Not with fear. Anger.
All she could see now was Bianca instead of Kiara.
Leonard finally stepped forward. Slowly. Purposefully.
“You came uninvited,” He said. “Late. Loud. And desperate. That’s three mistakes already.”
Kiara smiled. “I just wanted to see you. You... You didn't come for Valentine's party so..."
“You wanted attention,” Mara cut in flatly.
Silence fell heavy.
Leonard wanted to speak again, but Aurora was faster, she immediately went to Kiara and in the next minute like a dream — a nightmare actually.
Her palm rammed to her face.
She slapped her. Hard.
TBC...