"Erik, what's wrong? Are you okay?" The driver, hearing the commotion, couldn't help but ask.
"Fine. Just drive properly."
"Oh!"
The driver was perceptive. Though Erik said nothing, he took the initiative to raise the privacy partition. Some scenes were just too intense; better not to see. Even though, honestly, he hadn't seen anything.
Seeing the driver raise the partition, Janelle glared at Erik. "What are you yelling for?"
Erik leaned his head on Janelle's shoulder, murmuring low in her ear, "You nearly crushed me. Am I not allowed to make a sound?" The little girl had used quite some force! It was a strange mix of pain and pleasure.
"Want more?" Janelle asked fiercely.
"Want! Whatever you give me, I'll take it." Erik said, his expression completely serious despite his words. He wore the face of a playboy, yet the emotion in his eyes was startlingly sincere.
With someone else in the car, Janelle didn't want things to escalate. She ignored him.
"Where's Jiang Chao? Why'd he run off?" Erik finally remembered the other man. Was he that spineless? Running away first.
"Don't touch him." Janelle stated bluntly.
Hearing her defend Jiang Chao so resolutely sent a pang of bitterness through Erik. "Janelle, if he and I fought, who would you help?"
"Him." There was no hesitation. Jiang Chao was her senior brother. Erik? Just a fuck buddy.
"..." She hadn't even bothered to think about it! This little woman, how could she be so heartless?
"I want to kill him."
"Kill him, and I'll kill you." Janelle remained utterly ruthless. Mr. Lorenz could kill anyone easily, but if he dared touch Jiang Chao, she'd end him.
Erik was even more displeased. He couldn't accept that Jiang Chao held a more important place in her heart than he did. Erik pressed her against the seat, kissing her fiercely. He felt a strong urge to spank her right then. He was her man! How could he possibly rank below that Jiang Chao guy? It was unacceptable.
Janelle struggled, digging her nails hard into his waist. What was wrong with this man? He asked the question, she answered honestly, and now he was upset? What was his problem? Yet, no matter how hard she pinched, he wouldn't let go. He plundered her lips savagely. Janelle bit him. The coppery tang of blood filled his mouth. Still, he didn't relent. The kiss was domineering, a claim of possession.
Janelle, however, refused to indulge him, giving him no quarter. Only when Janelle was nearly starved of oxygen did Erik finally release her.
"You little heartless thing," Erik sighed, a touch of helplessness in his voice. Was her heart made of stone? He treated her so well; couldn't she feel it?
The corner of Erik's mouth was bitten, his lips stained red with blood, making him look unnervingly alluring. "..." Janelle's usually calm heart skipped several beats. Then, he deliberately licked the blood from his lips. "..." Who said only women could be seductive? When a man truly wanted to entice, he could make you want to pounce on him instantly.
If they weren't in the car, Janelle would have pushed him down right then. Unfortunately, the driver was still up front. She genuinely couldn't bring herself to pretend he wasn't there.
Erik wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her to rest against his chest. "Weren't you tired? Rest for a while. I'll wake you when we arrive. Or..." his voice dropped to a seductive purr, "...if you want to do something else, I'm happy to oblige." His motto was high adaptability.
"..." Janelle closed her eyes, refusing to engage. She did want to do something; her body was buzzing. But now wasn't the time.
The car sped through the city, finally arriving at Erik's villa. The driver parked and got out. "Erik, I'll head back now." He called out before leaving. Once sure the driver was gone, Erik opened his door and got out. The little girl was truly exhausted. Moments ago she seemed ready, but now she was fast asleep. He chuckled softly and scooped her up. Seeing how deeply she slept in his arms, he couldn't bear to wake her. He carried her straight to the master bedroom. However, the moment Erik laid her on the bed, her eyes fluttered open.
"Want it?" He genuinely hadn't meant to wake her.
Janelle's response was to grab his tie and yank him down towards her. "Weren't you enjoying teasing me?"
Getting her consent, Erik naturally seized the opportunity. "Teasing you is exactly what I like." Pinning her beneath him, Erik's mind began to wander. "Shower first," Janelle declared after her bold move, shoving him off. She padded barefoot into the bathroom.
Erik lay back on the bed, letting out a low laugh. This little girl was absolutely retaliating. She was doing it on purpose. Yet, even knowing it, he couldn't help the surge of desire. A smirk touched his lips as he pulled off his tie, undid his shirt buttons, and followed her into the bathroom.
Janelle was just about to close the bathroom door when the man appeared. She braced her hand against the door, blocking his entry. She raised an eyebrow. "What?"
"Showering together saves water, doesn't it?" Erik countered smoothly, leaning against the doorframe. "Besides... haven't we tried the bathroom yet?" Maybe tonight was the night to unlock a new location.
"No. Out." Janelle refused point-blank.
"Janelle, come on. Try it together. You might like it," Erik coaxed, trying to tempt her.
"I said no." They had done the most intimate things possible, but showering together? She wouldn't.
"Really no?"
"Hmm."
"Alright." Erik finally conceded, though he was still very much intrigued by the idea of trying the bathroom. Later, when she's more used to me, less shy... maybe then. "I'll use the other bathroom. Hurry up. I'll be waiting in bed." She was the girl he liked; he didn't want to force her into anything. Disappointed but accepting, Erik went to process his frustration alone.
Once he was gone, Janelle took off her clothes and started her shower. Erik went to the adjacent bathroom. Men shower quickly. He was done in minutes, even brushing his teeth afterward. He loved kissing her. Who knew exchanging saliva could be so pleasurable?
Freshly showered, Erik gave his hair a cursory blow-dry before lying on the bed to wait for her. Girls took longer in the shower. Erik took two calls, handling some matters from the border region. When she still hadn't emerged, he couldn't resist going to knock.
"Miss Janelle, did you fall asleep in there?" Erik leaned against the doorframe, calling out.
"No."
"Are you scared then?" Erik teased further.
The door opened. Janelle stepped out, wrapped in a towel. Fresh from the shower, she radiated a natural, dewy softness. Erik's breath hitched. Without a word, he scooped her up and carried her towards the large bed.