Chapter 6

I expected to feel nervous about bringing Chiguo into the bedroom, but I didnt. Maybe it was because of how easy things had been between us so far, or maybe it was him and he was just one of those people who found it easy to get on with everyone.

I looked at him, heat rising within me. I didnt suppose it mattered much.

He cocked his head to the side and smiled. Everything all right?

Yes. This is just a bit new to me, I admitted.

Alarm crossed his face.

Not sex, I corrected quickly, not wanting him to get the wrong idea. Just this. I dont date a lot.

It was hard to do romance when my face was plastered everywhere, but luckily, I seemed to have found one person who had no idea who I was. Or maybe he just hadnt put the pieces together.

He looked like he had questions but tactfully didnt ask them. Instead, he just stood in the doorframe and watched me with a curious smile.

Should we just get undressed? I asked, reaching up to the buttons behind my neck. One of them had gotten tangled with my hair and I struggled to get it undone. I had no idea how my wardrobe team ever managed to get me changed so quickly, I didnt seem to have nearly the same capability.

Let me, Chiguo murmured, stepping forward.

I turned around for him, feeling both vulnerable and powerful at the same time. It was thrilling and exciting to have a strange man in my bedroom, but also full of risks. If he was malicious, he could stain my career and memories for a long time to come, but I didnt get that vibe from him. He felt steady, trustworthy, and patient.

Heat radiated from his body as he stepped closer and brushed my hair out of the way. His hand grazed against the bare skin of my back, sending tingles through me. I could feel his breath tickling against my ear as he undid the buttons, the promise of a kiss.

Thank you, I murmured, turning around to face him again. I thought Id have doubts about going through with this, but I didnt. I longed for his touch to take away the bitter sting of loneliness, even if it was just for a night.

With one swift motion, I pulled at the straps so my dress could fall to the floor. The fabric cascaded down like a waterfall, leaving me in nothing more than the lace of my underwear. His eyes darkened instantly as he devoured me with his gaze, the intensity crackling in the air around us. He was watching me like he wanted to consume me and I was burning for him to do so.

I sat down on the edge of the bed and smoothed out the blanket, an invitation for him to join me.

A smirk appeared on his lips that made it clear he had no intention of denying me. Even so, there was admirable restraint in his movements. He unbuttoned his shirt slowly while I watched, shrugging it off and revealing a toned chest that made my mouth run dry.

He noticed me staring and chuckled. Better than the pictures on my profile?

Much better.

Good. His hands travelled down his perfect body and came to a rest on his belt. I waited for him to remove them but he seemed to have different ideas. Instead of undoing the buckle, he stepped over to me and tipped my head with two strong fingers.

I placed a hand on his chest, enjoying the smooth skin and the intensity with which he was looking at me. He lowered his head and I reached up to him, lacing my arms around his neck so he could kiss me again. His mouth burned in the best way possible and I felt slightly dizzy just thinking about what else his lips could do to me tonight.

I slid one of my hands up the back of his neck, tangling it in his hair. His gaze darkened instantly and his arm wrapped around my waist, moving me further up the bed. I gasped at the sudden movement and relished in the weight of his body on mine. He was only hovering but I could feel how much he wanted me. It only made me want him more.

He reached out and cupped my cheek in his hand, drawing me to him. My eyes closed and I gave into the kiss, enjoying how his lips moved against mine. Something about this fit. I wasnt sure exactly what it was that made me feel that way, but I did. It was unlike anything Id experienced with any of my exes, even when I thought Id been in love.

One of his fingers trailed along the edge of my bra, following the curve of my body. I want to see more of you, Mei.

I eagerly reached behind to undo the clasp, saving us from a potentially awkward fumble. He never took his eyes off of me while I let the garment fall away. I felt a surge of confidence from the way he was looking at me, knowing that he was in my thrall as much as I was in his.

I pulled him down on me and his lips crashed back onto mine. His hands roamed over my body, leaving traces of heat and desire wherever he touched me. It almost tickled when his fingers skimmed my stomach, but that soon gave way to an intense need for more.

He broke the kiss and looked into my eyes while his hand slipped between my legs. He fluttered his fingers expertly over the last barrier of fabric, wonderfully considerate and deliberately teasing at the same time. I really want to touch you.

I want that too, I murmured, my legs parting of their own accord. He stripped off my panties, leaving me completely bare underneath him. A gasp escaped me as he slipped his fingers inside me and easily found the spot that I knew would be my undoing. With every flick, bursts of hot fire shot up my belly and I writhed as my body became electrified from his touch.

He watched my face with an intensity in his eyes that only increased the need for release growing within me. I could feel it spreading through my body already, taking me by surprise with the speed and ferocity.

Im going to... I gripped hold of his tensed arm, not sure if I was urging him to carry on or to stop.

Then do. I want you to. His words were surprisingly gentle and strong at the same time. He leaned down and nuzzled kisses down to my neck, finding the sensitive spot near my earlobe.

His breathy kisses pushed me over the edge as the tension building inside me uncoiled like a whip. The sudden release ripped through me and I arched up from the bed, riding out the waves of pleasure with his lips in my neck. My whole body tingled from the rush and it rivalled the high I got from performing on stage which was one of my favourite feelings in the world.

I met Chiguos gaze, surprised by the affectionate look lingering in them. This didnt feel like wed only just met or that it was our first night. It felt comfortable and safe, but no less exciting because of it.

Once I was in control of my breathing again, I pulled him back to me, capturing him in a kiss that I hoped conveyed just how good that had been, and how ready I was for more.

I let my hands travel over his smooth chest again, admiring the toned muscles underneath until I reached his belt buckle. Lets get you out of these, shall we?

He let out a soft chuckle as he pushed himself up onto his arms. Yes, please. Theyre getting a bit tight.

You shouldve taken them off sooner, I teased, although I appreciated why he hadnt.

I got a bit distracted. Is it cliché or charming to say that your moans are my new favourite melody? he said, his eyes sparkling with boyish glee. Even in the bedroom, he was exactly like the Chiguo I met online.

Cliché but a little charming, I replied, impatiently running my hands up and down his body while he wrestled with his jeans. He finally managed to kick them off and his boxers quickly followed, leaving him in all his naked glory.

He gave me a confident grin. Told you I have a nice flute.

I burst into laughter and he joined in, filling the impersonal bedroom with some heart and soul. It was surreal how effortless this all felt and I didnt want tonight to end. Unfortunately, that was out of my control but I wasnt done enjoying it yet.

As graceful as I could, I twisted so I could reach in the drawer of the bedside table for the condom I put there earlier, courtesy of the hotel welcome package. When I got it, Id found it a little crude but I was grateful now. I knocked over the stupid bronze seahorse statue that had been sitting there, but didnt do anything to retrieve it. I was sure it would be fine spending the rest of the night on the floor.

Ive only got one, I said, holding it up and trying not to be too disappointed that I didnt have more. I couldve asked my manager to buy some but that wouldve involved explaining my ill-advised date.

Chiguo chuckled softly. I brought some, theyre in my wallet.

Good. Because I didnt think one condom was going to be enough. Any lingering nerves had deserted me after my release, leaving me with only excitement about what was to come.

Chiguo took the condom from me and I watched while he put it on, admiring his body and the confident way he moved. He was easily one of the most handsome men Id ever seen and I had no doubt women and men vied for his attention. But he wanted me, at least for tonight.The evidence of that was rock solid and I felt my desire grow just looking at him.

I sat up and kissed him deeply, letting my hands explore every part of him that I could reach. I felt him harden even more from the attention and I admired his self-control as he let me set the pace when it was clear that he was desperate for my touch.

He wasnt the only one. I broke the kiss and climbed on top of him, straddling his hips. He looked up at me, his face a picture of concentration and admiration. Captivated by his adoring eyes, I reached down to guide him into me.

Heat spread through me as I lowered myself onto him. A look of pure bliss appeared on his face and his strained groan encouraged me to keep going. He moved his hips to meet mine and a bolt of pleasure spiked through me. Butterflies broke free from my stomach into my chest where they tugged on my heart, making me feel something that was way beyond the physical. When his gaze met mine, I was sure he felt it too.

No matter what, this moment was going to be etched into my memories forever and I surrendered to the feelings flowering in me, letting myself wish it could last forever.