Chapter 13 {Sexy Forbidden Stranger}

I woke up due to the sound of a door closing, I opened up my eyes, barely awake, I felt so relaxed and rested, oh my god I haven't slept this good in forever, what time is it? I wondered, then panic hit me as I started regaining my memory, I stood up in a panic

-hi sorry didn't mean to wake you, I came to pick up my shirt that I left here, didn't realize you were in here. Apologized a handsome man, he was gorgeous, mat skin, killing seductive hazel eyes, light beard very tall and well built, he stood there staring at me

-you must be Shakira. He added suddenly, Gerard's date?

I looked at him confused then it hit me

-oh the party, right, of course. I said looking down as my head ached a little. who are you? And where am I? I asked in a panic looking around

- I'm Rafael, Gérard's roommate.

-I'm not his date I'm a friend of his.

-explains a lot. He managed to say looking around the nightstand

-what does. I asked curiously

-I mean you're way out of his league, there's no way he has a chance with you. He answered without making eye contact with me

-and what makes you say that?.

-well for starters you look like a very elegant classy independent woman, let's see you have excellent self-control, you know what you want and you know how to get it, I'm guessing hard childhood where you had to deal with grown-up situations at a young age. He carried on looking me in the eyes very deeply. I didn't shy away I was intrigued by what he would guess more

-is that so? I asked in a daring tone

-yeah very confident I might add cause if it was someone else they would look away or act uncomfortable, you're very ballsy and open for challenges. He stared at me very deep in the eyes, I wiggled my head back and forth to make him guess more I was into those kinds of games

-yeah there it is, you're challenging me to figure out more.

-maybe. I said nonchalantly

-hmmm let's see, daddy issues, clumsy negligent father, bothered family where you had to pick up the pieces, am I in the right direction?

-could be. I said giving a slight nudge trying to hide my discomfort

-you're outspoken, you like doing things out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself, you're an excellent judge of character and won't bulshit people, very straightforward.

-huh interesting, and you got all that how?

-just the way you carry yourself, you impressed everyone at the party yesterday, every single one at the party was starring, even girls.

-well that's normal, I'm new in town.

-uh oh no. He disagreed, you turn heads wherever you go, if it's not your personality it's your beauty and if not your body, your sent, if not it's your gaze.

-I'd like to stay and play riddles with you but I have studies to catch on to.

-you don't like to be transparent to someone. He added getting closer to me, I took a closer look at what he was wearing, he was pretty neat and looks like he paid attention to every small little detail, mustard well-ironed button-up shirt, well-fitted beige classic pants, a Rolex watch, golden ring.

-you like mystery, you believe to be the smartest person in the room and it gives you power over every situation, you like to push yourself to excel at everything.

-get off my head now.

-come on Shakira what's the rush? you're pretty intelligent you can catch up easily.

-fine. I batted my shoulders and brought my legs up to my chest showing a sign of consent, he then sat on the bed

-you know Gerard is going to be pissed if he finds out you were flirting with me. I said to throw him off

-I'm not flirting with you, I'm just getting to know you better that's all. I searched in his eyes for a glance of lust but he looked like he controlled it perfectly, he was honest.

-oh I get it.

-you get what?

-my turn to guess now. I cleared my throat, he seemed like he was listening

-okay so you're the smart rational guider\ dad one in the group, Ramon or Ramos or whatever his name is the naughty/ womanizer/clumsy/ trouble maker friend and Gerard is the do-gooder, risque taker, successful but naive friend and you look out for both of them, kind of like their mentor.

-are you stereotyping us, Shakira? Ouch, that's offensive. He gasped getting his hand on his chest

-no, I've met the three of you, I know what I'm dealing with. I replied checking my phone that was on the nightstand to find a text from Vanessa, I clicked on it and started reading half concentrated with Rafael,

It said: good morning sunshine, I hope you are feeling better, it might sound very strange to you but I rather explain this now, yesterday you passed out, you had a fever and were trembling, I had the fright of my life, but anyways Gerard took good care of you, he was so sweet, he called the doctor for you and we didn't want you to get sick outside or leave the house, cause it was so cold, so he put you in his room and I figured some rest would do you good, I'm worried about you Shakira so please, just take a break, I don't want anything bad to happen to you

Ps. We'll drop by this afternoon and bring over some pizza for everyone, so don't go anywhere I love you, heart emoji

-are you even listening to me?

-they put you up to this didn't they? I replied hurt

-excuse me? He asked confused

-you are not excused, they asked you to babysit me, I am so offended.

-depends, do you need to be babysat. He grinned

-no I just don't like to stay still and not do anything the whole day and she knows it that's why she asked you to keep me distracted.

-so you're a workaholic. He said ignoring my remark

-no I'm not and there's no point in ignoring my question, I know what I'm saying is true.

-I was just told that you were in a desperate need to rest but way too hyper to do so, so what other way to keep you still other than playing some mind games.

- is that so or it's your favorite pass time?

-well that too.

-you're too transparent I can see right through you. I chuckled

-oh yeah I'd like to see you try. He dared

-fine, I'm gonna guess you grew up in a rich environment, but you didn't like the easy money, you like to push yourself and obtaining things the hard way, that's how you gained experience and skills in life, people just assume that because you're rich you can get things the easy way and often try to take advantage of you, but you know better, you believe to be the smartest one in the room which gives you one step ahead.

His eyes widened as I was saying that so I knew I was getting close to his weak spot something he doesn't want anyone to acknowledge. I paused taking a closer look at him to know what it is. -You like to challenge yourself and your limits, you're kind of a sadist. I lied at the end to get a reaction

-you did not guess that last part you're bluffing.

I started laughing, so everything else I guessed is true I'm just too good. I teased him

-oh you're good.

-I know. I said proudly as I went out of my blanket, come on I'm hungry, I walked past him to notice him staring at me I was still in last night's dress good thing it was silk, it was comfortable

-Woah all of that got out of there damn. He said creepily

-Creep much.

-sorry natural reaction. He apologized

-well I hope you're a good cook or else I wouldn't let it slide.

-oh an excellent one.

-good then you're gonna cook me breakfast and since I'm gonna be stuck here with you you're gonna give me a tour of your apartment added as I walked to the door.

-you make it seem like I'm obligated to.

I stepped back and gave him a death stare

-okay okay I'd be happy to. He said walking past me and opened the door for me. Ladies first.

-gentleman I like that.

We had a good connection and he had a great sense of humor, he sure knew how to please women, very deep and attentive, wise and optimistic but he lacks a little bit of confidence because of something that happened in his past. I thought to myself as I watched him cutting strawberries, I was sitting on the kitchen counter, plus why not strike some jealousy here and there, I'll make them pay for hiring a babysitter for me, I'm a grown adult!

-hello! Shakira! Where's your mind at. He said snapping me out of my thoughts

-nowhere. I answered as I grabbed a carrot and took a bite of it.

-uh oh I know that that look. He said suspicious, you're planning something.

-no I'm not. I tried to act as innocent as possible.

-should I be worried? He asked without looking at me

-Nah. I giggled he then looked at me

-yeah, that's not reassuring. He chuckled

Hey! I cried offended, are you saying I'm a bad actress. I laughed

-no I'm saying you can be an actress, but not with me.

-ooooh threatening we'll see about that. I said slowly getting down the counter brushing my side into his body and waving my hair so he gets my sent, walking confidently next to him and faced him from the other side of the table, you sure know how to control a woman, you know exactly what to say and when to say it, attentive to details, I bet that you have your fair share of attention from girls, more than your roommates but still you're single how come?

-Woah, what makes you think I'm single? I he asked petrified, are you a psychic.

-just a vibe. He looked at me confused

-are you not single?

-no I am but what gave it up?.

-well, you gave me full attention the whole encounter, not a second you were anxious about getting close to me except for crossing boundaries because you are aware that your best friend has a crush on me. I said bitting into my carrot confidently

-okay you need to get out of my head. He laughed uncomfortably

-what can I say, you're not the only mind reader in here.

-here is a question for you. He said pausing and giving me a lusty stare adding a bit of suspension

-yeah?

-how-do-you. He started stopping at every word and getting very close to me where I felt his warm breath as I stared at his gorgeous eyes and our lips got closer and closer, my heart skipped a beat...