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ELEONOR.

His arms welcomed me eagerly, enveloping me with warmth, and this time his chest, as hard as a chocolate slab, felt like a pillow.

I felt very sad, perhaps because my parents weren't being entirely fair to my brother; I was bothered by their way of thinking. If they find out that I'm dating a boxer like "Zeus," I don't want to imagine what would happen.

"You're already with me, little one," his voice was damn tough when he was in his normal state, but when he tried to be sweet with me, or rather "sensitive," he killed me slowly.

I held him tight, grateful that he was with me at a moment like this. His hands in my hair gave me goosebumps, but above all, they calmed me down a lot.

"Let's go inside, you'll freeze," I didn't even know if I was trembling from the cold or from nerves, anger, or the desire to cry.

Slowly, he led me along the path that led to the front door of the house, inserted the keys into the lock, and invited me in, I took a seat, and he lit the fireplace.

"Did it have to do with your brother, right?" he asked me in a low voice.

I nodded.

"It's best not to keep insisting that they believe in him or accept him for what he decided to choose, for what he likes. Because if not, you'll end up losing in all this and suffering twice as much," he advised me, tucking a lock of my hair behind my ear.

"The problem is that he not only judges my brother, but today I realized that his problem is also based on saying that boxers have no future and are good for nothing. I understand when she tells me that their lives are always in danger, but not when she belittles or humiliates them," I felt like my voice was barely audible. He shook his head.

"Your brother is good, not only in boxing but also in other aspects. He has a future; you don't have to get angry over things you know are not true. Let those words slide off you. Not all boxers are bad, lazy, or violent all the time. Look at me, I'm the perfect example that despite being a boxer, I'm professional, educated, and also come from a good family. What will happen if we become a couple? Are you going to go crazy over what she says or thinks about you? Keep believing in your brother and believe in me too," and here I realized how Ever had the best advice for me. I realized that his name once again did not fail, that he had come here with his heart in his mouth, trembling hands, and wanting to burst into tears, but his words had made me calm, his steady gaze made me understand the meaning of his words, and with the firmness with which he spoke to me, he conveyed security.

"I don't care what she believes. Believe me, after what she has said and thought about her son, it's obvious that I won't pay attention to what she tells me about you," I placed my hand on his beard, and immediately I could feel his body react to the touch on my skin. "I'm the only one you've let in, therefore, I'm the only one who can truly know you, never judge you," he slowly brought his face closer to mine, his lips placed gently and slowly on mine, giving me a tender kiss for the first time.

"I don't know what you call this, but I feel like in my stomach..." I interrupted.

"Do butterflies fly?" I smiled as I saw him nod. We both laughed at the same time.

"Forgive me for being so inexperienced, for being old-fashioned and rough in love..." I interrupted him again.

"To be inexperienced, I congratulate you. You manage to bare my soul, you allow me to take refuge in your arms, you give me comfort, you calm me down, you kiss me with feeling, you look at me with hope, you often make me laugh and bring me complete joy. Who are you?" I looked at him, and he smiled beautifully.

It was a lie that his body is the most attractive thing about him, impossible. His smile is the most beautiful thing he has.

"Almost everyone knows me as Zeus. But the one you just talked about, the one who bares your soul, that's me. What did you see in me, Eleonor? Why weren't you afraid of me? Damn... I like you, or rather... I'm enchanted by you," I smiled like a fool.

"Your dark eyes were so dull, Ever. I understood that you just wanted to shut me up by calling me 'Baby.' I used to hate being called that, and you... you've made me like it now," I slowly stroked his beard.

"Mind you, you're my baby, only mine," his possessiveness made me feel desired, but...

"I also want to be able to say that you're mine. What is it that torments you? Why were your eyes so dark before? What anger do you want to unleash on the punching bags and your opponents? Why do you fight? Why have you never had a girlfriend? Ever, I've told you everything about me, my family problems, my preferences, my everyday life, but what about you? Whose house is this, for example? You can start there,"

He took a deep breath.

"I hope you don't run away," he said as he went to the refrigerator, and brought me an ice cream scoop and a spoon.

He sat back down beside me.

"This afternoon, I went shopping, thinking of inviting you to spend the day here with me. I filled the fridge and bought snacks that you might like. However, I had no idea that we would see each other tonight. Life works in mysterious ways," I smiled, feeling enamored. "The house is mine. My grandfather, who passed away, left it to me while he was alive, a great gift that I deeply appreciate. After all, I'm not a no-good as your mother says," embarrassed, I shook my head.

"I'll stay tonight then," I suddenly blurted out, looking at him with surprise. "Or if you don't want me to, I can go to sleep with Madeline, I could also book a hotel..." he interrupted me.

"Are you crazy? Of course, you'll stay here, there's nothing more to discuss."

"If that's the case, I have all night to listen to you talk about yourself. I want you to make me fall even more in love," I said, offering him a taste of the ice cream from the same spoon I was using.

"I don't like sweets," he declined. "Just give me a kiss," it was impossible for me not to smile and, like an obedient child, press my lips against his.

"I hope you don't run away from me, Eleonor," his husky voice sent shivers down my spine.

"I highly doubt it, for just your kisses, I would stay. There's nothing that can keep me away from you anymore. I'm determined to find out who you are and what you can do for me."

"I can do many things to make you stay, while others you would have to teach me. But for you, I'm capable of a lot without needing a year to get to know each other," he gently tried to caress my cheek, but his pulse trembled.

"We can teach each other, but for now, let me touch your soul and then caress your body."

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