24. XANDER
Chapter 24
XANDER
I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what I was about to do. In my hand, I held a bouquet of flowers I had picked up from the resort's flower shop. I stood in front of the villa door, staring at it for a moment, unsure of how Lyca would react to my gesture.
After dinner with the guys, she had gone back to the villa ahead of me. I hoped she was still awake, that she hadn't already gone to bed.
This is absurd , I thought. I had never felt this way about anyone else before. I had never been nervous about seeing a girl or giving flowers. It was so bizarre that I found myself laughing a little as I entered the villa with my heart hammering against my chest.
“Here goes nothing,” I murmured.
Lyca suddenly came out of the bathroom, wrapped in a white bathrobe, with her long hair dripping wet. Her skin glistened in the warm light, and I could see the beads of water on her bare neck, chest, and the smooth surface of her legs. In a split second, I could feel extreme heat spreading throughout my body, jolting me awake and making me want to take her in my arms.
“Oh, Xander, hi!” she said in surprise. “I thought you wouldn’t be back in an hour, because I knew the guys were planning to go somewhere else.”
“To check out the local clubs for women, I know. But I wasn’t in the mood to party.”
“Really?”
That’s when I noticed her eyes shifting toward the flowers I was carrying. I took a step forward, handing the bouquet to her. “This is for you,” I said nonchalantly. “I, uh, just wanted to say thank you for snapping me back to reality, helping me deal with my issues, listening to me…” I stopped abruptly. I was blabbering, and it was greatly embarrassing. “Sorry,” I said sheepishly.
To my delight, her lips turned up into a radiant smile, making her even more beautiful. “Hey, it’s fine. You’re welcome.”
As she took the flowers, our fingers brushed. Another wave of heat came through my center. I could feel the arousal forming between my legs. I’ve actually been staying out of the villa the past few days and coming back late because it was so hard not to be tempted to kiss and touch her, to sneak into her bedroom and pleasure her.
I watched her intently as she found a vase for the flowers and then turned around to meet my gaze. “Thanks again, Xander. I guess I better get dressed now.”
She walked past me, but I gently grabbed her arm. She stopped at once, and I pulled her close, feeling intoxicated with her freshly bathed scent. I yearned to feel her lips on mine again, to slide my fingers across her supple skin, to feel her nipples getting taut under my tongue.
“Lyca…” I whispered, not knowing what to say. I had acted on impulse, and I didn’t know how she would take it.
“Xander, this isn’t right,” she whispered back. But she did nothing to be free of my hold. I continued to hold her close.
“Why?” I wondered aloud. “Why isn’t it right? Are you seeing anyone now?”
“No…”
“Then tell me why.”
“I don’t know.”
I pulled her even closer, pressing my body against hers and savoring her warmth combined with mine. I could sense the sexual tension increasing in the air. Even she couldn’t resist anymore.
“Can we just stop analyzing too much and just follow our feelings for tonight?” I murmured, leaning in and staring into her eyes. Our lips were almost touching. I could feel her breath on my face.
“I, uh… I guess I’m just scared,” she finally admitted.
“Don’t be, Lyca. I’m not going to hurt you.”
“But you already did, and I’m scared to death.”
I was taken aback, but I understood where she was coming from. “That woman you saw in my apartment, she’s really my cousin. You have to believe me. And ever since we… I… I haven’t been with anyone else…”
“I know she’s your cousin, Xander,” she said to my astonishment. “I saw her and someone else who I guess is your mom. I heard them talking about you in the elevator. I’m so sorry I jumped to conclusions and thought badly about you.”
“Sshhh… It’s okay,” I whispered, caressing her cheeks with my hands. “I guess that’s what I get for my bad boy reputation, huh?”
She slowly nodded. That’s when I brought my fingers up to her lips and touched them, imagining my lips caressing their softness and tasting them. She gasped, parting her lips gently. “I know now that you’re different than how people present you,” she told me, making my heart soar. I was so glad to hear that from her.
Without thinking, I pressed my lips on hers, kissing her with immense passion. She responded with the same fervor, and in an instant, our tongues were twisting around one another in a sensual dance that flamed me up like hell.
But then, she pulled away suddenly, placing her palms on my chest. “Xander… I’m not sure this is right for us…” she murmured, looking confused.
I was breathing heavily. I wanted her so badly, but I had to respect how she was feeling. “I really, really like you, Lyca. But we don’t need to rush it.”
She gave me a slow smile, lifting her head up to gaze into my eyes, which were probably burning with desire. I lifted my hand to caress her neck and gently touched her cheek. She tilted her head in response, closing her eyes for a while. Then to my astonishment, she threw her arms around my neck and brought me in for another kiss.
“What the hell,” she breathed passionately, kissing me like never before.
I felt like I was engulfed in a cloud of fire, floating above the ground and yet, bursting in a raging blaze. My lips moved down to her throat as I easily tugged on the belt of her robe, making it open and revealing her full breasts. She was wearing nothing else inside but her black lacy underwear.
We stumbled backward, toward the sofa, as her robe fell to the ground. I was mesmerized by her glowing body and the sexy curves that made my hormones go crazier.
She took off the shirt I was wearing and began kissing the muscles on my chest, her lips and tongue heating me up even more, traveling across my torso with intense longing. I fumbled with my belt and the button on my pants. She unzipped them fast and took them off.
I sat on the sofa and pulled her on top of me. She straddled me, and I could feel her wet opening through the flimsy material of her panties. I gazed at her gorgeous features with the view of the sea in the background, and I knew then that I didn’t want anyone else but her. I wanted this moment to last forever.
“Oh, I’ve wanted you for so long, Lyca…” I whispered before cupping each breast in my hand and devouring it with my mouth. Then I let my tongue flick through and around her nipples before sucking them.
She gasped and moaned while we rubbed against each other. Eventually, we stood back up and took off everything before throwing ourselves at one another again. I kissed her torridly, backing her against the glass wall. I turned her around so that I could view her whole body in the reflection. With her hands spread on either side of her, palms planted on the glass, I began kissing her neck and shoulders while fingering her between her legs. She gave out increasing moans of pleasure. My own desire escalated to greater heights.
I moved my fingers up deeper inside her and steadily stroked her there. My other hand got busy massaging her breasts. I began nibbling on her ear too, heightening all the erotic sensations we were both feeling. “Do you know what I want to do to you, Lyca?” I hissed in her ear.
“Tell me,” she urged in between her moans.
“I want to kiss and lick and touch every inch of you… to hear you moan loudly and feel you shudder against me… I want to insert my tongue inside you and give you amazing pleasures…”
She opened her eyes and watched me do just what I had said. We were clearly reflected in the glass of the wall. I glanced sideward just before kneeling before her and raised one leg a little bit, so I could give her mind-blowing oral sex.
Soon she was quivering, clutching my hair, arching her back, and letting out a long throaty moan that seemed to come from the deepest part of her gut. I had to steady her so she wouldn’t collapse.
Then I carried her to the bedroom, taking in her beautiful nakedness. In the darkness, with the moonlight from the window illuminating her stunning face and body, I paused for a while just to admire the sight and to breathe in her beauty.
“You’re so damn beautiful,” I whispered as I climbed on top of her and spread her legs apart. “I love every little part of you.”
“And I love every little part of you,” she whispered back. Her eyes blazed with burning passion and desire.
Her arms gently caressed my arms and then my back and buttocks as I lowered myself into her, penetrating her entrance in slow motion. And when we were finally fully connected, with me reaching down as deep as I could, we both let out groans of great pleasure.
Our bodies united in a gentle rocking motion at first, our rapid breaths coming together and blending with our moans. And in just under a minute, we were going faster, deeper, more aggressive.
“Oh, Xander!” she cried out, and it was music to my ears.
And just like that, we rolled to the side, and she was now on top of me. My eyes took in her perky breasts dangling in between our bodies, crushing against my chest every now and then. The expression of pleasure on her face was undeniable, and it aroused me more. She was wild, riding me with fierce fervor.
She threw her head back and arched her back again, giving me a fantastic view of her gorgeous figure. Then suddenly, she was shuddering uncontrollably, accompanied by a soft scream of sexual sensations. I, too, was on the verge of climaxing. I went on top of her and shoved repeatedly, going faster and stronger, until I reached my peak, exploding inside her.
We lay on the bed afterward, both of us spent. After a while, we fell asleep in each other’s arms.
The next morning, I felt fully recharged. I was in high spirits. Neither of us talked about it, but I could feel our connection deepening.
“Ready for the qualifying race?” Lyca asked. She was already dressed and ready to go when I came out of the bedroom. “Come on and join me for breakfast.”
“But I haven’t showered yet.”
“You can do that later. We still have some time.”
The day went by smoothly, with Lyca and I talking and laughing a whole lot more than we used to.
As we walked to the track, I couldn't shake off the nervous energy coursing through me. Lyca noticed and gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. “You've got this, Xander. Just do what you do best out there.”
I nodded, grateful for her support. I didn’t let go of her hand right away, savoring the sensation of rubbing my thumb against her soft skin. “I think I’ll probably do better if I get a good luck kiss,” I whispered, trying to lighten the mood with a hint of humor. However, as the words left my lips, a wave of alarm washed over me, freezing me in place. She seemed taken aback, and for a moment, I feared I had misjudged the timing of my joke.
Lyca eventually giggled, but it sounded like a nervous and awkward one. “Uh, maybe we should reserve that for later when you actually make it good,” she answered with a grin.
I grinned back. “Alright, boss. I’ll be looking forward to it.”
The qualifying race was crucial, setting the stage for the main event. I needed to perform well to secure a good position on the grid. But exchanging such banter with Lyca put me in a very good mood. It was as if I was drifting on cloud nine, but infused with an energy boost. I felt like I could accomplish anything today!
I suited up and got into my race car, the engine roaring to life as I drove onto the track. The exhilaration of speed, the intense focus required to navigate the challenging circuit — it all felt like second nature to me.
As I zoomed down the track, pushing the limits of my car and my skills, I couldn't shake off the image of Lyca's encouraging smile. It fueled me, pushing me to give my best performance yet.
Crossing the finish line, I felt a surge of pride. I had done it, qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix with a strong performance. As I stepped out of the car, I saw Lyca waiting for me, her eyes shining with pride.
“Congratulations, Xander,” she said, running toward me and giving me a hug. “I knew you could do it.”
“Thanks, Lyca,” I said, feeling grateful for her belief in me. My heart was soaring happily. “I couldn't have done it without you.”
She began to turn away, but I swung her back, leading her to press against me. My heart began thumping insanely. “Aren’t you forgetting something?” I whispered meaningfully.
She grinned and leaned forward to kiss me on the lips. “You’re not getting any more of that until after the actual race,” she teased before walking away.
“What?” I protested, laughing and following her.
I wasn’t even tired. I was eager to spend more time with her, to get to know her better, to make her really happy.
God, is this how it feels to finally fall in love?
Yes, I was definitely falling for her. And this time, I had to make it all right.