Chapter 9 eight

Carol wakes up in an unfamiliar room. She screams loudly when she remembered what just happened to her earlier. She hugs her self tightly while sobbing loudly.

It's a nightmare-a fucking nightmare for her. Even though she is safe now, the fear is still eating her whole system. She's afraid that a man might comeback and do something bad at her again. She is being delusional.

Hot tears stars on rolling down to her eyes, down to her cheeks and to on her neck. She had been crying quietly for a while but she stops, and ready her self when suddenly the door of the room opened. She let out a deep sigh of relief when Astaroth appears in it. Astaroth is smiling strangely and she also sees some red stains on Astaroth's shirt.

"Oh! you're finally awake," Astaroth said in shock as their eyes met.

"Ahh, yes!" She said and quickly wiped away her tears, but it didn't escape Astaroth's green sharp eyes.

Astaroth carefully approaches where Carol was, and gently sat down at the foot of the bed where she was lying down.

"How are you? Are you hurt? Are you feeling better after talking a nap?" Astaroth asked, with concern in his voice.

"Thank you for worrying about me but don't worry, I'm fine now and it's all thanks to you," Carol said with a warm smile on her lips.

"Good to know, don't worry about that man. I already take care of it," Astaroth said seriously while giving her a look.

Carol felt nervous because of what Astaroth's said, but she tried to calm down and told herself to not be afraid because it was Astaroth...the man who saved her.

"Astaroth...You and I are ceasefire for now because you saved me. But when I am well, we will fight again. Do you get me and my point?" Carol said while raising her eyebrows like nothing happened.

Astaroth starts on laughing and nodded because of what the girl said. He can't believe that after what happened Carol still can't forgive him-well, he can't forgive that bastard too. But oh well, he's already in hell meeting satan.

"Are you even for real?" Astaroth said and pretended to be shocked.

"I am! Then don't feel close to me okay? I haven't forgiven you yet for kissing and touching me on that stream. And in addition, you kidnapped my poor little Moonlight!" Carol snorted and pointed at Astaroth's face.

Astaroth gasped and touches his chest acting like he's in deep pain and said, "You're accusing me? I'm innocent until proven guilty, miss little brat. I didn't kidnap your horse!"

Carol laughs loudly when Astaroth's voice crooked but it looks like Astaroth did it intentionally to make her smile, that she really appreciated because she needs that.

"You look beautiful while laughing," Astaroth said in a soft voice causing Carol to stop laughing and gasp.

Carol's cheeks redden-indicating that she's blushing because of what Astaroth said.

"I-I know that already! Many people says I'm beautiful," Carol said arrogantly to hide her true feelings.

"Really? Well, can they tell it to you while looking straight in your eyes? I know they can't but I can," Astaroth said at Carol, followed with a wink.

Carol becomes speechless. After all this time, she didn't think that Astaroth is boastful. She thought that the only thing Astaroth knew is to flirt, but looks like she's completely wrong.

"S-stop teasing me will you?" Carol pretended to be angry and smacks Astaroth's arm lightly.

"I'm not teasing you. I'm just stating the fact," Astaroth said while shrugging.

Carol smiled and said, "Again, thank you."

A warm smile appears on Astaroth's lips and said, "No worries...I can do anything for your sake,"

"Are you saying something?" Carol asks with forehead creased.

"Hmm? Nothing. You're hearing things Carol," Astaroth replied while grinning in boyish way.

Carol licks her lower lip when Astaroth says her name. It sounds so good and pleasing on her ears. Astaroth's voice is soothing and soft when he says-Carol.

"Can I go back to my unit?" Carol asked even though she was nervous.

The aura of the man in front of her suddenly becomes dark, which made Carol even more nervous. Looks like Astaroth is angry.

"No. It's not safe yet, we're not sure if he's alone. So for now you're going to stay here with me," Astaroth answered seriously full of authority, causing Carol's to fell down on the floor--she's pouting.

"B-but-"

"No more but's, Carol. It's for your own safety, but if you keep on insisting then, I am going to tell your parents everything that happened," Astaroth said with a hint of coldness, that made Carol change her mind quickly.

She really doesn't want her father to know what happened to her, because she doesn't want them to worry and she doesn't want to add to their burden and problem.

"Good. Now rest, I'm going to cook you something delicious so you can eat," Astaroth said, and gave Carol a wide reassuring smile.

Carol quickly grabbed her chest when her heart suddenly pounded very fast. Her heart is beating so crazy like she just rode a rollercoaster ride, and she also experiences shortness of breath. She is a doctor and she know to herself that she doesn't have any heart problem that's why it only means one thing, a word that she can't even utter.

When Astaroth left the room, Carol took it as an opportunity to look around the room she was in. She gasps loudly when she saw nothing in there. No designs or something, just plain white wall with bed, bedside table, single leather sofa chair, and a chandelier that's why she was so surprised. Astaroth is rich-based on her cousin's Maxon description, so how come he doesn't have luxurious things here?

And since she didn't see anything pleasant in Astaroth's room, Carol decided to just follow Astaroth around. Astaroth's condo unit is huge as hers, the only difference is that Astaroth's has no design and aesthetics.

Carol made her way to the kitchen, where she can smell the delicious aroma of food that Astaroth is cooking. Her mouth is watering because she's very hungry too. Carol quietly approaches Astaroth who was very serious about cooking, and he didn't seem to notice her either so Carol took that opportunity to observe the young looking old soul man closely.

A huge smile appears on Carol's lips when she saw that Astaroth's eyebrows are almost joined together due to being so serious. His green eyes are burning with so many intense emotions, and as her yes makes it's way to Astaroth's lips--she unconsciously bite her lower lips because Astaroth's lips looks so tasty, sweet, and wet.

Carol pinches herself when she feels her desire growing.

She becomes a flirtatious woman when it comes to this man. She shook her head in disbelief when she started imagining things.

"You look so serious," Carol commented causing Astaroth to startle.

"Fuck!" Astaroth exclaimed then looked at Carol's direction.

"Hello," Carol greeted while smiling widely.

"Don't scare me like that," Astaroth said, and let out a deep breath.

"I'm not scaring you! It's just that you didn't really notice me," Carol said and rolled her eyes at Astaroth.

"Yeah? whatever, wait for me at the table. Don't come near me because...I can't focus," Astaroth said but Carol couldn't understand the last thing he said.

Although confused, Carol just followed whatever Astaroth say. She sat down and anxiously waited for Astaroth and for the food. After a few minutes, Astaroth serves in front of her a very delicious dish that she loves, which is deep fried marinated chicken neck.

Carol's eyes twinkles with delight and she looked at the dish in front of her, and to the man who cooks it.

"Eat up," Astaroth said while gently pushing the dish near her.

"Is it really for me?" Carol asked in amusement.

"Yes of course! Is there anyone else here besides the two of us?" Astaroth said while raising an eyebrow.

Carol quickly shook her head in response and started eating. Carol moans in pleasure when she tastes the dish that Astaroth cooks. It's so tasty and so delicious. It also tastes like her mom's cooking.

"You're a good cook," Carol said with her mouth full.

Astaroth chuckles and messes Carol's hair and said, "I know that but my skills are not enough. Though you don't need to worry about your food, I can cook for you."

With her cheeks getting red an flush, Carol continued to eat. She suddenly get frozen in her sit when Astaroth kisses her cheeks. Their eyes meet halfway, and all they can see is the burning desires on their eyes.

Carol gulps hard when Astaroth's eyes bore down on her lips and in an instant, Astaroth claimed her lips and she instantly responded on it.

Carol and Astaroth share a passionate kiss that instantly turns into a torrid one. They begin on exploring each other's mouth. They suck and nibble each other's lips, and their tongues battle as well. Only the sound of their hot kisses can be heard in the four corners of Astaroth's condo unit, and so as soft moans that keeps on scaping on Carol's lips.

Both of them stops kissing when they're both ran out of breath. Their eyes are full of desire for each others touch and kisses, but they must stop before they do illicit things that they might regret after.

"Your lips are swollen," Astaroth said with a wide sweet smile and gleaming eyes.

"And so as yours," Carol said and laughed softly.

"Your lips and tongue taste like chicken," Astaroth teased, which is why he received a strong slap from Carol.

"You kissed me without warning!" Carol roared

"Yeah? but you responded," Astaroth said while grinning.

Carol just rolled her eyes in annoyance and went back to eating as if nothing had happened, even though in reality her knees were shaking and her womanhood was damp with sticky hot fluid.

Only Astaroth's kisses and touches can make her feel this way.

"Let's have a deal," Astaroth said causing Carol to stop.

"What deal?" Carol asks with eyebrows arch.

"If you want your horse so bad, be with me for two months."