I couldn't believe I looked like a mess in front of Oliver, and I hated him for joining us to dinner without informing us he would be there. How could he show up and look like everything was okay? He left without saying goodbye, and now he was talking to my parents as if he didn't make me look like a fool coming up to the stage alone yesterday at the Math competition.
"So, what is your plan tonight, Oliver?" My father asked Oliver while he was looking at me, and I couldn't believe my dad was giving him a hint to spend his time with me, but I couldn't deny I was holding my breath as I waited for Oliver's reply.
"I hope I can join Victoria in her plan of having a night swim," Oliver responded with a beautiful smile on his face, and his answer made me feel so thrilled, and the way he looked at my lips made my knees feel so weak. I wonder why he could do this to me simply by looking at me with his overpowering eyes.
"Of course, son, my lovely daughter would love some company." My dad said as he was staring into my eyes while shaking my head at him, but I hated that I couldn't even formulate a sentence. I am aware my entire body is screaming yes, including my heart, and only my mind is against the idea, but I couldn't say no since I don't want my dad to be upset with me, and I needed to speak with Oliver too.
"Right, Victoria?" Dad asked me, and I gave him my sweetest smile.
"Of course, dad, it would be so nice to have some company after spending most of my time alone in my room for how many years now," I responded, and I detest my stupid mouth for saying those things since I know my parents would feel guilty with my outburst. I was right when I looked at my mom and dad, and I could see the pain and sadness on their faces.
"I am sorry, I don't mean it that way, guys. I am so used to being so alone that I hate to admit I missed you so much." I said, and my mom's face softened.
"We know, sweetheart, and we are trying our best to make it up with you every chance we can get." My mom responded while my father took my hand over the table.
"We are deeply sorry, Victoria. I know when the right time comes, you will understand everything." My father declared, and I wanted to talk more, but I couldn't stop from blushing when I looked at Oliver, and I could see the concern on his face, and I don't want him to think I have a lonely life, and we should talk about these things when we are all alone.
"Dad, Mom, I think we should discuss this matter some other time. We have a guest." I declared as I smiled at them.
"Victoria, you should know by now, Oliver is not a guest; he is a member of our family." My father said, and I felt so horrified with what he said.
"Did you adopt, Oliver?" I asked while I couldn't stop my heart from racing, and I heard my father and Oliver's laughter reverberated the entire area, while I could tell my mom was having fun too as I could see a wide grin on her face.
"No, I don't mean it that way, Victoria, and I think Oliver would be glad to enlighten you about that thing later; for now, enjoy your meal, my dear." He said after he contained his laughter, and how can I eat my steak comfortably, knowing Oliver was staring at me the entire time.
I managed to eat without talking while my heart was restless as I wondered how can I survived the night without throwing myself at Oliver. I couldn't stop myself from stealing glances at him, and I blushed every time he caught me, and my heart skipped a beat when he winked at me before he drank his wine in one gulp without taking his eyes away from me. And it felt like we were the only ones eating dinner as I could no longer hear my parents talking as I lost into Oliver's magnetic eyes.
We stared at each other for a long time until the dessert was served. I enjoyed the strawberry cheesecake, and when I raised my head, I was shocked when I saw my parents get up from their seats, and I suddenly felt alarmed.
"Where are you going, Mom, Dad?" I asked in a soft voice.
"Sweetheart, I wanted to bring your mom to the other side of the island tonight since I have a surprise for her." My father declared, and I couldn't stop feeling so nervous as I realized I would be left alone with Oliver.
"Excused us, Oliver, Victoria; I don't want this night to end without making my wife so happy." My father said, and I could feel the happiness on my heart as I looked at them so in love with each other, and how I wish I would experience the same thing when I got married, I want my husband to be as sweet as my dad, but I will make sure if I give birth, I will be a hands-on mother, and I wanted to be there for
my child and I will not allow my child to experience the same thing I had; growing up with nannies and maids will be a no-no.
"Are you okay, Victoria?" I heard Oliver ask the moment my parents left, and I looked at him in the eyes while I grimaced at him.
"Why do you care, Prize?" I asked, and I knew I should have control myself, but I could no longer hide my frustrations with him.
"I know you are angry with me, Victoria, but I hope you will give me a chance to explain my side." He said.
"I don't need your explanation, Oliver," I said as I stood up and walked away from the poolside. I could feel the rapid beating of my heart when I heard him calling my name, and I could tell he was following behind me; I quickened my pace, but he got long legs compared with mine, and Oliver caught up with me right away. He was walking beside me while I tried my best to stay away from him, and when I reached the shore, I stopped on my tracts, and Oliver did the same.
"Why are you so angry with me, Victoria?" He asked in a soft voice, and I half laughed.
"Do you need to ask me that question, Oliver? You are smart, and I don't think I need to tell you why I am so upset with you. How could you make me look like a fool yesterday?" I asked, and I turned to look at him, and his face softened as he was staring at me.
"I am sorry, please tell me what should I do to make you feel better?" He asked in a sexy way that I could feel my entire limbs felt so weak, and I wanted to tell him so many things he could do to make me feel good, but since I had my pride, I frowned at him, and I gave him hard stares.
"Stay away from me, Prize; I know I could never trust you in anyways. You couldn't even keep your promise," I said, and I could feel my heart is hammering against my chest when I felt him move closer to me.
"Are you sure about that, Victoria?" He asked in a hurt tone, and his proximity is making me crazy, and his intoxicating scent makes me feel light-headed, and when Oliver put his strong hands on my waist, I felt my throat dry as I looked at his beautiful eyes.
"Tell me you want me to leave, and I will do it in a heartbeat; I will do everything for you, Victoria, and if you want me to stay away from you, then I will do my best to hide away from you, so you can't see me." He added, and it feels like I lost my ability to speak.
"Say it, Victoria, tell me you want me to leave right now," He continues, and I got my courage to push his chest hard, but this time Oliver didn't budge, and I realized he was that strong.
"Leave me alone, Oliver!" I yelled, and I know I don't mean a single word I said since I wanted the opposite, and how I wish I could be honest with my feelings, and I was shocked when he smiled broadly at me.
"You are not a good liar, Victoria, and next time you should teach your body not to contradict your words." He said, and without warning, Oliver kissed me hungrily, and once again, I melted in his arms as I kissed him back with the same intensity. I couldn't stop myself from moaning when I felt his tongue slither inside my mouth, and I could feel the different sensation when he seductively sucked my tongue with expertise.
I could no longer hear the loud pounding of the waves against the shore as he continued to devour my lips with his sweet mouth. I couldn't deny Oliver was making me so hot all over my body, and I could feel the butterflies swarming in my stomach when I felt him caress my thighs.
It felt so wonderful to make out with him as he pulled me down with him as he sat on the sand while he put me on top of his thighs, facing him without breaking our kiss. And I realized he was right.. I am not good at lying because I couldn't stop my body from betraying me.