Worldly Pleasure

The following day, Ana was shocked to find herself on the bed. She in Mevious bedroom! "Fuck! What am I doing here?" she thought. Fear crept inside her as she check herself. She groaned in every move. Her body was aching all over. She attempted standing but immediately fell on the bed. Her feet were sore from running barefoot last night.

"Never knew you sleep like a log," Mevious said as he entered the room. He was shirtless and beads of sweat were visible on his face and body so she assumed that he went jogging.

"Why did you transfer me here?" she replied.

"Well, I hope that's a thank you!" he joked. "Anyway, aren't you hungry? It's already past 11 am."

She looked at her wristwatch. Probably caused by lack of sleep, jet lag, and the attempted escape. And there he went again, being so kind and thoughtful.

"No," she replied. Mevious was laughing his ass out when Ana's empty stomach made a loud grumbling sound. She cursed under her breath and with her chin up, she tried to stand. Then she collapsed. Mevious's grin was changed to worry as he helped her stand. "I can manage," she said.

"Stop being so stubborn, Ana!" he scolded. She couldn't do anything when Mevious carried her to the dining area. "Now, what do you want?"

Ana couldn't focus because of his bare chest and unconsciously, she ran her hand on it, feeling the firmness of his muscles. Mevious chuckled. "Too early to do that. Besides, you're still aching all over," he teased. She blushed and looked away.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Ana exclaimed as he carefully put her down on a chair. "Besides, do you mind putting some shirt on?"

"Is it too distracting?" he joshed. Ana gasped and her eyes widened when Mevious winked and bit his lower lip, clearly teasing her, enticing her with his delicious charm. Her heart was leaping. "You can have me later as a snack but for now, just sit back and relax. Let me do the cooking," he added.

Before Ana could even react, he wore an apron and started showing off his impressive culinary skill. Ana sat there watching him. "Fuck you, Mevious! What are you doing to me? Why are you toying with my emotions?" she told herself.

"And oh, that body...how delectable it is. I wonder how you feel inside... shit Ana! What are you doing?" She looked like a lunatic arguing with her mind.

"What are you doing?!" Mevious roared. Ana freaked out.

"Nothing," she mumbled.

"Why are you pulling your hair like that?" he asked. Ana realized that she was indeed pulling her hair. Now, she looked like a lion or a banged pornstar. Her hair was a mess. immediately, Ana fixed it, using a silver serving spoon as her mirror. Mevious couldn't contain his laughter. Ana frowned at him.

"I'm... I'm thirsty," she whispered.

"What would you like to drink?" Mevious asked.

"Any drinkable liquid that you have! Why do always have to ask? Your name should be "Mr. Choices" because you love to provide choices!" she ranted. "I just want something to drink. Damn it!" Realizing what she did, Ana regretted having a careless mouth, especially when Mevious was looking at her intently. Interestingly, Mevious wasn't mad. In fact, he was amused.

Ana was relieved when there was a knock on the door. Mevious seasoned the lobster and crab and gave a final stir before putting the lid on before welcoming whoever was outside their door. Ana took a deep breath then exhaled to calm her nerves.

"Damn! You're cooking your specialty," a man commented upon entering the kitchen. "Hmmm... so this is the lady everyone's talking about," he said, turning in her direction. "Pleasure to meet you, Ana. The name's Hanz." They shook each other's hand.

Then he turned to Mevious, who was transferring the dish on a serving plate. "What the hell did you do to her?!" he asked. Probably asking about the bruises and scratches on her body.

Mevious glared at his friend then plastered his gaze at their hands. Ana impulsively pulled her hand while Hanz casually sat on a chair beside her.

"State your business, Hanz. Then leave at once!" Mevious said frankly. But Hanz knew his friend so well so he just shrugged and laugh it off.

"Not without tasting those lobster and crabs," he replied.

After setting the table, Mevious stood beside Hanz and ordered, "Move," gesturing him to transfer to another seat.

"Fine!" he grunted. Then he moved to a chair in front of them. "Now, the view is better. I could see her in full view." Ana blushed at his straightforwardness while Mevious sat closer to her.

"T-that's too much," Ana exclaimed when Mevious put a lot of seafood on her plate.

"You need to eat," he casually said. "Wait, I will remove the shell for you."

Ana was feeling shy at Mevious's sweet gestures in front of their guest, but Hanz just shook his head and kept eating.

"Oh my god! This is the most delicious lobster I've ever had," Ana couldn't help but comment after eating a spoonful of lobster meat. "So plump and tasty!" Mevious smiled, obviously proud that he even raised a brow at Hanz, boasting "I'm better than you."

"Anyway, how long will you stay here?" Hanz asked.

"Probably for a week. I want her to recover from her wounds. Besides, there are so many places that I want to show her," Mevious replied, occasionally turning to her as he spoke. "What do you think, love?"

Ana was surprised as she wasn't expecting that in a million. But Hanz was equally shocked at Mevious's sweet endearment. So they were both looking at him with confusion on their faces, waiting for him to explain.

"What?" Mevious asked nonchalantly. "Stop looking at me as if I'm a weirdo!"

"You are," Hanz replied. "I am happy though. Whatever is going on, I am happy for you," he added.

Ana focused on eating, pretending she didn't see or hear anything. But, Mevious asked her again. "Ana, should we stay here for a week or should we go back. there are many creeps out here," he said. Ana didn't know what to say. So, she just looked at him. Their eyes met and it felt forever.

"Oh c'mon. I get it, okay. You don't have to look at each other lovingly in front of me!" Hanz complained. Ana looked away while Mevious couldn't help but smile.