Page 10 of Pain and Pleasure
I brush out my red hair and stare at myself in the mirror, I miss my normal hair color even though this one is pretty. I find a curling iron under the sink and begin rolling loose, bouncy curls in my hair, and apply a small, natural amount of makeup to my face.
Once I'm done in the bathroom, I make my way towards the closet and search for something to wear. Ricky decided to organize my closet by designer last night and although he was unable to finish, I can find things a little better now. I'm slowly learning about fashion a little more than I expected, but I find that I like it.
Ricky mentioned that he wanted to swim before I helped Javier make dinner today, so I slip a small, red bikini on first before I dress in a short, tan bodycon dress that stops mid-thigh. It outlines every curve on my body and makes me feel womanly.
I give myself a once-over in the mirror and spray on some expensive, vanilla smelling perfume before I head out the door. I stop at Ricky's room that's to the right of the staircase on the main floor, letting him know I'll be ready in twenty minutes before I walk in the direction of Dante's quarters.
I knock on his office door and step inside before he responds. He looks up from a stack of files on his desk. He's still in the same outfit from last night and I wonder if he's slept at all in the last few days.
"Good morning, Esmeralda. You look stunning, I'm assuming you slept well?" His voice is low and scratchy, his eyes never leaving my body.
I give myself one last needed confidence boost before I walk over to his desk, pushing the files off and out of his way before crawling to sit on top of it, my legs spread slightly so he can get an eyeful of my bikini.
His jaw clenches and his eyes widen, the amber glow illuminating them. I lean forward and they travel to my breasts.
"We can entertain our attraction while I'm here, but I will not bare myself to you, Dante. I'll fuck you as I please, but I won't give you my heart. And in return, youwillgive me the answers I deserve."
Before he can answer, I grab his face and kiss his full lips, licking and biting at them before releasing him and hopping off his desk. I leave his office and don't look back at him when I do, already knowing there's a shocked expression on his face.
I'm ready to swim.
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Ricky and I are laying out by the pool. It's already hot out even though it's still morning. Although I feel slightly liberated from my first attempt at getting under Dante's skin, I am still tense and Ricky notices.
"Feeling a little on edge, baby girl? I can tell. Here, let's remedy that.”
He pulls a joint from his beach bag and I gasp.
"Where the fuck did you get that? Do they know that you took it? You've got to put it back right now, Ricky. I'm not kidding!"
I’m practically out of my seat, but he just laughs at me.
"Chill, babe. Don't get your bathing suit all twisted. It's already thongish enough."
He lights the joint and holds it up in offering to me. I've never smoked before, and although I probably need it now more than ever, I'm not about to smoke Dante's stolen contraband.
"Relax, Em. It won't bite you. I asked Sergio for something last night before bed. You know I have my medical card and am actually prescribed this. It's not like I've had any access to it since we've been here. I was starting to get a migraine."
He takes another hit and I know he's telling the truth. He's still holding it out to me when I decide to man up and grab it. I bring it to my lips and inhale, coughing almost immediately. Hard, deep coughs that make Ricky laugh.
I can't remember the last time we've had some fun together, let alone laughed and enjoyed each other's presence. I laugh at myself and take another hit before passing it back to him, already feeling lightheaded and loose.
We pass it back and forth until it burns out, until we're both laughing and coughing for over thirty minutes. My body feels like gelatin, and I can't remember a time where I've ever felt this...giggly before. Everything looks so vibrant, and everything is just so...funny.
"Uh oh, looks likemaster’shere to crash the party."
He tilts his shoulder to my right and I see Dante approaching. He's showered and looks fresh, wearing a black v neck tucked into black slacks and he looks delicious. It takes everything in my power not to jump him.
He walks up to me and eyes me for several seconds, and my giggles increase as he stares. He raises an eyebrow at me while he sniffs the air.
"Have you been smoking pot, Esmeralda?"
I try to hold back my belly laugh, but I'm useless. Ricky and I belt out a stream of giggles and even though Dante is assessing me with narrowed eyes, I don't miss the small smile lining his perfect lips. Lips that I want to feel on me right now.
"I think it's time for you to head upstairs for a nap. We have a big dinner tonight with some friends of mine. I need you alert, not acting like a little schoolgirl."
Ricky boos him as Dante grabs my hand and pulls me up. I fall into his chest and laugh harder. I inhale his intoxicating scent and it makes a fresh pool of wetness form deep between my thighs.
