Kiss Me Not

Brione and Cedric walked back to his wing and directly into his bedroom. Once inside, he released Brione's hand and said, "You clean up first. I will check up on Cain and Kimmy."

Brione chuckled and said, "You don't trust Cain, do you?"

"Hmm, I trust him but I can feel his resentment for Kimmy. I'm not sure, it's just a hunch but I just want to make sure that Kimmy is safely back in her apartment. Go clean up and I will follow you shortly." he winked before leaving Brione in the bedroom.

Brione sighed and quickly went to the bathroom to take a quick bath. She let out several sighs inside the bathroom. A while ago, she wanted to tell Cedric how she felt about him but she could not find the courage to say it.

"Why can't you say it, Bri?" she mumbled with a pout, getting annoyed with herself. She brushed her teeth and quickly changed into comfortable sleepwear. It was a spaghetti strap nightgown but wore a loose t-shirt, that ended above her knees, over it as she believed Cedric would tease her of trying to seduce him.

When she came out of the bathroom, Cedric was still not in the bedroom. Brione sat on the side of the bed and let out another sigh. It was time she honestly told Cedric how she felt. He's been patient towards her and she did not want him to wait too long.

Her mobile phone beeped. It was a message from Berry.

[Boss, we are dying for any news. Did you check his butt yet? Are there any birthmarks? How about his musical skills?]

Brione creased her forehead. This must be the reason why she could not express her feelings to Cedric because she still had lingering doubts. She was frustrated about the possibilities of Cedric being Gavin or Cedric just being Cedric.

She must clear things tonight. She quickly typed a reply to Berry then she exhaled loudly and waited for Cedric's arrival. He was taking too long and she lay down on the bed while she waited.

Soon she heard Cedric enter but he went directly into the bathroom. She sat on the bed and waited for him to finish.

She was startled when Cedric came out of the bathroom. He smiled at her and said, "Were you waiting for me, Sweetheart? You look like you want to have a serious discussion with me."

Brione nodded and stood up to grab a towel. She pulled Cedric to sit on the bed while she dried his hair with the towel. "You have a blower in the bathroom, how come you did not dry your hair properly?" she scolded because his hair was wet and dripping a bit.

"By the way, what do you want to discuss?" Cedric asked. He was feeling good that Brione was taking care of him by doing simple things like drying his hair. He was smiling like crazy because of it.

Brione cleared her throat and inhaled a little air before exhaling loudly to gather her confidence. She stopped what she was doing and looked straight into Cedric's eyes as she whispered, "Please check if you have birthmarks on your butt. I know I'm being rude to ask this of you, but please do it so I can finally lay my doubts to rest."

Cedric had not expected this but he was ready for it. His lips curved into an evil grin as he said, "I told you it feels awkward to look at it myself. How about you do it instead? Look for the birthmarks yourself."

'Alright? Why not? What's the big deal about his butt when he has already seen her naked?' Brione thought. She then stepped back to gather her thoughts as she stared into Cedric's eyes.

'You can do this, Brione. Cease these doubts already and see it for yourself,' she silently cheered herself.

"Hurry up and take them off!" she demanded with her eyes tightly closed.

Cedric's eyebrows lifted up. "No! Only my wife can see me naked!" he replied firmly.

Opening her eyes, Brione complained, "But you said I could look for the marks?" 

She saw a playful smile on Cedric''s face and she could tell that something cunning was brewing in the man's mind.

She growled, traces of impatience evident on her beautiful face. She would get what she wants if she could just get him naked! Those birthmarks were bugging her and she had to get it out of her system once and for all.

She had been trying to coax him, to seduce him to get her wish, but somehow it all ended up with her naked and him enjoying the view.

"Fine! I will be your wife! Happy? Now just strip out your clothes!"

Her words made his full lips curve into a cunning but alluring smile. He immediately reached into his drawer and grabbed the marriage contract he had prepared in advance and said, "I need to be sure before I let you take advantage of my body. So, if you will just sign here, now!"

Her jaw dropped hearing his conceited words. 'That sly wolf.'

She looked at the paper and her eyes widened. It was really a marriage contract.

"You've got to be kidding me?" she unconsciously uttered.

"Well, I told you. I've never been more serious in my life. I have been waiting for you to accept my marriage proposal but you are always insisting on seeing me naked. I'm a bit conservative in this matter, you see. I think I already told you numerous times that I will only allow my future wife to see my nude body."

She picked up the pen and scribbled her name and signature on the contract and then handed it to Cedric.

"What are you waiting for now? Just strip, will you?"

Hearing her command, Cedric smiled viciously, and stepping closer to her he whispered, "Huh! Why don't you do the honors and satisfy yourself? This body and my whole existence are now all yours!"