Chapter 3 SEDUCING

"Are you Lina?" The maid asked, as she opened the gate. She stares at Lina weirdly, from her head to toes.

Lina forced a smile, "Yes I am Lina."

"Come in,"

Lina followed the maid into the big house, it wasn't a typical mansion but a lovely home. It was beautifully decorated, the scent of flowers filled the air. Another maid rushed to Lina, she requested to help Lina carry her luggage inside. But Lina politely declined, she wasn't used to such treatment.

The hallway was filled with oil paintings that attracted Lina's attention. She stood staring at the painting, she stretched her hands to touch them.

The maid hits her hand, "Don't touch it, it's Sir's personal painting.

"Ives' father painted them?"

"Yes, Sir Did"

As Lina gazed at the paintings, she felt an instant affection for the painting. The artwork seemed to reflect the painter's character, and she couldn't wait to meet Ives' father, imagining him to be a kind and great man.

The maid's voice cut through her amusement, her tone somewhat disapproving. "Your room is on the third floor, to your right." Lina detected a hint of disgust. It seemed the maid perceived her as a small-town girl, seeing such luxury for the first time.

Lina climbed the stairs, she was still amused by the painting outside. She decided to check them out immediately when the maids were off sight.

She opens the door to a grand room, the closers were grey. Grey color was her aesthetic color, she loves it so much. Her room was also grey,

Lina's eyes sparkled as she thought, "Ives always knows what I love. Is this her surprise for me?" She eagerly jumped onto the bed, carelessly dropping her luggage. Suddenly, she heard the sound of running water and stood up to investigate.

Curious, Lina walked into the inner part of the room and found a closet filled with men's clothing - sleek black suits and watches neatly arranged on the center glass shelf. She moved towards an open door, and her gaze fell upon a tall, male figure bathing in the shower. The glass door was foggy, but she could only see tall male figures. His broad back and slender waist was visible.

For a moment, she stood there in awe, before realizing it was a man showering. Her eyes widened, and she quickly turned around, grabbing her luggage and making a hasty exit. The bed was still scattered, as a testament to her earlier excitement.

She shut the door hurriedly, as she turned over she met the angry face of the maid.

"Why are you here? Didn't I tell you your room was on the third floor on the right?" The maid's voice was high pitched from anger.

"I am sorry, I thought you said 2nd floor,

"I clearly told you 3rd floor,"

Lina excused herself and used the stairs to the third floor.

She opened the door, and immediately fell on the bed. She kicked her luggage.

"Thank goodness no one knows what I saw there. But his figure is good, like that man," Lina thought deeply.

"What are you saying Lina?" she slapped her cheeks, fighting away the thought.

But her mind drifted away, to that man at the mountain. Her thought since she met that man a week ago, has just been on him.

His body, the way it felt on her. His touch, his kisses, his tongue licking her body. His skin and her skin sharing the heat from their bodies.

Lina's hands slowly moved into her pants, slowly touching herself while reminiscing the moment with him.

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"Lina!!!!" Ives screamed her name. As she ran into Lina's room, banging the door loudly. She jumped on top of her, nearly breaking her backbone.

"Fuck girl!! Get off me." Lina winced in pain, trying to push her off.

"I miss you, my sugar. I thought you were lying to me." Ives screamed and hugged her tightly.

"I can't believe you are here!! Is this a dream? " she grabs Lina's hands.

"Pinch me, I think I am dreaming."

Lina pinched her and she winced in pain.

"It's not a dream!! you are here Lina."

"I am here, I promised I was coming to Columbia right?"

Lina asked, "What hospital did you say my boyfriend works at?"

But before she could finish, Ives interrupted with a teasing grin, "You've lost some weight, girl. You look like you're going for the skinny look!" Ives burst into laughter, her tone playful.

"Not really, I am on a diet," Lina answered In a low tone.

"Girl, you look so thin!! Your hands might fall off soon."

"Shut up!! Stop your foolish jokes"

"Have you seen my dad?" Ives asked, with raised eyebrows.

"Nope, not yet."

"My dad is in the special forces, he doesn't talk much. So just greet him and go your way." Ives said, with a smile touching Lina's hair.

"Ives, I am trying to reach my boyfriend. He has been ignoring me. Not picking my calls for days. I guess he is angry. I never visited him once in Columbia. Now I am here, I will be living here and there too. "

"I thought you said you wanted to break up with him. Why are you looking for him?" Ives asked, her gaze fixed on Lina.

"I changed my mind, I still want him in my life. Ives you know no one knows tomorrow. What if tomorrow I am no more. I don't want to leave any stone unturned." Lina said, as her expression changed.

"But he isn't a good guy, why not just break up with him. Instead of waiting on him, just send him a break up text." Ives added, avoiding Lina's gaze.

"Ives, you want me to be like you that can date multiple men. Does your Dad know? That you are a bad flirt?"

"Fuck that!! I am young and beautiful. So I can do whatever I want." Ives playfully added.

Lina curiosity kicks in,

"So when can I meet your new boyfriend?"

"Lina, I am going to bed. I am sleepy, I will send the maid to deliver my best wine for you." Ives said, as she excused herself.

"Bitch!! You don't want to answer." Lina screamed out as Ives ran out

AT NIGHT.

Lina groggily woke up at 2 am, her head still spinning from the night's drinking. She stumbled to the fridge, craving a drink of cold water to steady herself. After gulping down the entire bottle, she made her way upstairs, her footsteps light on the creaky floorboards.

As she reached the first landing, she turned right, her eyes half-closed. She pushed open the door to what she thought was her room and slipped inside. Crawling into bed, she wrapped her arms around a firm pillow, mumbling, "Why is this pillow so hard?" before drifting off to sleep once more.

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Lina's eyes slowly opened, and a warm sun ray flashed across her face. The man from a week ago was lying beside her, she smiled seeing him. For the past week they met, she always wakes up with him on her bed.

"You are here again," she whispered softly, her hands on his hard chest sending a sweet smile on her cheeks.

She slept off, hugging him tightly, not letting go.

Bryce opened his eyes, meeting the pretty face of Lina. Her lips an inch away from his lips. One of her legs was placed on his Hard Dick. His heart fluttered as he stared at those thin lips. Her lips moved, making a curled up smile.

He touched her forehead pushing her head away from his face.

"Why is she in my dream again?" He said to himself. He tries to stand up but she holds him back and he falls on the bed.

Lina suddenly sprang up,

"Why are you still here? Aren't you going home?" Lina said, rubbing her eyes. His heart skipped a beat as he heard her speaking to him.

In Bryce's dreams, she'd never spoken to him. But now, as he touched her forehead, it felt real. He pinched his lap, wincing at the pain. "How did you get in here?" he asked, his expression shifting from surprise to suspicion.

Lina's eyes widened, but she couldn't form words. Her tongue felt tied, and all she could manage was a stunned stare.

Just then, a knock on the door broke the silence. "Baby, are you awake?" a soft, feminine voice called out.