"YOUR BODY IS A WONDERLAND 2"

"Mmm..." was the only sound that escaped my lips as I closed my eyes tightly.

What Marius was doing to me felt incredibly pleasurable. It was intoxicating, and maddening, and it made me lose all sense of self-control. I didn't want him to stop; I didn't want him to pause.

I bit my lower lip for a moment before releasing it. My eyes were still closed, shut tightly, a testament to the unparalleled joy Marius was bringing me. I didn't know what it was about my intimacy that Marius found so captivating, but I didn't want to question it. If I were to judge by the way he worshipped me, it was as if I were a rare delicacy that he hadn't tasted in a long time.

"Yes! Oh!" I exclaimed once more.

In a moment, my muscles began to tense, a result of the intense and indescribable pleasure coursing through me. It wasn't long before my room was filled with my loud moans and heavy breaths. I knew that was what Marius wanted to happen. He was determined to make me feel this way.

In all honesty, I had to admit that Marius was the kind of man who knew how to explore the vulnerabilities of someone like me. He did it in a way I hadn't even noticed at first, with a gentle touch that eventually led to my surrender.

A gentle yet electrifying nibble seemed to rouse me from a delightful slumber. It also brought my awareness back to the reality of the present moment.

"Fuck!" I loudly exclaimed as Marius inserted his fingers into me and began moving them in and out.

Marius momentarily paused his intimate exploration and instead moved to passionately kiss my lips, tasting me as he did so while continuing to stimulate me with his fingers.

I felt like I was in a daze. Yes, it was dizzying, the erotic way my boyfriend was making me feel. It screamed through every fiber of my being.

I felt like I was drowning, so I held onto Marius's shoulders tightly.

I still felt a bit overwhelmed by everything that was happening, but on the other hand, I didn't want him to stop either. Just as I mentioned earlier, I had no intention of stopping him. I had no intention of ending this. Because I wanted it all.

I wanted Marius's way of expressing love to me. I could feel not only his intense desire but also the fervor of his love.

I can feel his heat.

And that's when he released his warmth, almost like I was catching fire from his touch. It intensified the heat I felt, along with my rising desire and need.

A few moments later, Marius completed our intimate connection, and that was when he took control, rising above me.

"I love you, Sam," he whispered before kissing me.

Marius's kisses overwhelmed me once again. I succumbed completely, and I lost track of his subsequent actions. All I felt was his careful entry, and from the intense closing of my eyes, I gasped.

A pleasurable sensation coursed through my entire body, intensifying as Marius began moving on top of me.

"So warm inside you, Sam," he whispered as he claimed me, releasing my lips.

"Open your eyes, sweetheart," he said gently, but it was both his tone and the command itself that compelled me to obey willingly.

The word "intense" falls short of describing what I felt in those moments. It was as if a raging fire had consumed the entire room. And in that situation, Marius managed to take me to a place beyond words, together with him.

*****

"ARE you sure you can cook?" Marius asked as I slowly put on each piece of clothing he had removed from my body earlier. I let out a soft laugh, and once I had donned the final garment, I turned to look at him.

"Yeah, of course!" I replied with a gentle laugh.

Marius then rose from the bed and reached for my arm. That's why I ended up sitting on his lap.

"Maybe you got tired," he suggested, and as he said that, he planted a simple kiss on my cheek.

Marius's actions warmed my heart, and despite my strong desire to kiss his lips, I held back. Instead, I chose to stand up and take care of preparing our meal.

"Just come downstairs when you're ready," I instructed him before I left the room.

*****

It didn't take long before Marius joined me downstairs. He found me in the kitchen, busy preparing the ingredients for the Chicken Tinola I was cooking. Earlier, before coming home, we had made a quick stop at the grocery store to pick up the ingredients and some food supplies for the fridge.

"Perfect timing since the weather is a bit chilly here," Marius commented, wrapping his arms around me from behind.

"Chicken Tinola is my favorite," I added.

At that point, Marius didn't respond verbally. Instead, he held me tighter and planted a kiss on my cheek.

He released me after a while and started helping me in the kitchen. In no time, we were both enjoying the lunch we had prepared together.

After our meal, we spent a little while in the living room for a short siesta. We watched TV, which may have seemed quite simple, but because I was with Marius, that moment became incredibly special.

Before I knew it, I had fallen asleep beside him. I woke up still ensconced in his strong arms, and Marius was still peacefully asleep. He looked so peaceful and handsome. I couldn't help but smile as I feasted my eyes on his striking face.

His long eyelashes were something I loved seeing and admiring. And as I did so, I realized that someone could fall in love, just like I was feeling for my boyfriend now. It was a kind of love, a feeling I had never experienced with any of the men who had shown interest in me before. That's why I chose him.

I returned to lying beside Marius, carefully resting my cheek on his chest. That's when I felt the heaviness of my eyelids once again.

I woke up late into the night. This time, Marius was no longer beside me. I sat up and noticed a small piece of paper on the center table.

"I just checked out of the hotel, as you wished.” -Marius

That's what the note said. Right, earlier, while we were shopping, I had suggested that he stay at my place. When I remembered the reason behind my suggestion, my cheeks quickly flushed.

I went up to my room afterward. I was planning to take a shower and start preparing dinner. In the bathroom inside my room, I faced the large mirror. That's where I saw the small marks that Marius had left behind. Starting from both my breasts and trailing down to my abdomen. As I recalled how he had made each moment so thrilling, my face quickly blushed again.

I knew, and I was sure, that there would be many more passionate encounters with Marius in the future. Especially now that he was my boyfriend. Even if I didn't admit it to myself, I was truly looking forward to all of it.

I had just finished setting the table for dinner when my boyfriend arrived.

"Hey, I hope you don't mind," he said, referring to the suitcase he was carrying.

I responded with a sequence of nods. "No, of course. I want you to stay longer and be with me all the time."

I saw Marius's eyes twinkle with delight at my words. Then, he took a step closer to me, embraced me tightly, and said, "I'm so happy to hear that from you." He lowered his head and planted a tender kiss on my forehead.

It felt like he had lifted me into the clouds. Marius was incredibly sweet, and it came naturally to him. Even if he didn't say it outright, in everything he did and even in the way he looked at me, I could feel his love. I knew he loved me deeply, and that thought brought true happiness to my heart.

"Shall we eat?" I asked as I released myself from his strong embrace.

Marius let me go but not before giving me another kiss. This time, his lips met the tip of my nose in a tender, affectionate gesture that sent shivers down my spine.

"By the way, I might have to travel to Manila tomorrow. There's some work I need to take care of at the office," Marius mentioned as we were cleaning up our meal.

I wanted to go with him. That was the first thought that crossed my mind, but I held back. Even though I was deeply in love with Marius, I didn't want him to think I was too smitten or obsessed with him.

"Alright, I'll just drop by the site tomorrow," I replied.

At that moment, I noticed Marius paused in his task of clearing the table.

"What?" he asked, clearly surprised.

"I said I'll visit the site briefly tomorrow. It's not far anyway," I explained.

He furrowed his brow in response.

"Why? What's wrong with me going alone?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

I heard him release a deep sigh before he spoke.

"Look, it's not that I'm restricting you, but there are mostly guys there. It would be better if you went with me," Marius explained.

I understood what he meant, so I just nodded. In truth, all of it brought a little flutter of joy to my heart.

"Ah, I didn't expect you to be a bit overprotective," I commented.

I allowed him to hear the soft and amused chuckle that escaped my throat.

Marius approached me just as I was drying my hands. He put his arm around me and planted a kiss on my head, even going for a playful second one on my forehead. I closed my eyes briefly.

"I guess this is what happens when a playboy falls in love. They become jealous and possessive," he said, looking at me with an intense and sincere gaze. Then he winked.

I quickly felt the effect of his actions. My face flushed, and I could feel the warmth in both my cheeks.

"Why are you blushing?" he asked, holding me gently by the shoulders. Then, he carefully turned me to face him.

I seemed to lose my voice as I remained gazing up at Marius. Despite our casual relationship, I could see the intense desire in his dark eyes.

"Y-Your eyes are so beautiful. And your lashes, long, thick, and dark," I blurted out instead.

A sweet smile played on his lips. "Ah, you're blushing because of my eyelashes?" There was amusement in his tone.

I blushed even more at his words.

"W-Well, hold on," I stammered, avoiding his gaze. "Don't make me uncomfortable!"

I protested and moved away from him, trying to regain my composure.

"Discomfort, really, huh? After everything that happened, there's still discomfort?" he teasingly remarked and gave me a mischievous grin.

I felt my face flush even deeper at his comment, but despite it all, I couldn't help but let out a suppressed giggle.

"Stop it!" I playfully scolded.

Marius approached me and pulled me into a tight hug, then placed a gentle kiss on my forehead.

"I love you, Sam," he whispered.

I returned his embrace with equal warmth. My heart, which had been pounding so loudly earlier, finally began to settle down.

"I love you too," I replied.

We remained in that close embrace for a few moments before I released him.

"Would you like some chamomile tea?" I asked.

"Isn't that a sleep aid?" he inquired.

I nodded.

"Okay," he agreed, taking a seat on a stool at the kitchen island.

There was a brief period of silence between us. Then, Marius spoke again after I placed a cup of tea in front of him.

"Sam, are you happy being with me?" he asked.

"What kind of question is that?" I said, taking a sip of my tea.

Marius gently held one of my hands, lifted it, and gave it a soft kiss. As simple as it was, it filled me with overwhelming happiness, as often happened with his affection.

"I love you deeply, Sam," he said, looking directly into my eyes.

"I know. You just told me earlier, didn't you?" I replied with a smile.

Marius shook his head. "You don't understand."

I furrowed my brow. "What don't I understand?"

Marius let out a sigh before I noticed his lips trembling slightly. Then he raised the cup and brought it to his lips.

"Maybe it's too soon," he said before gently pinching my left cheek.

At that point, I chose to remain silent. Although there was something romantic and exciting brewing in my mind, I opted to keep it to myself for now.

"Shall we go to bed? What time is your departure tomorrow?" I asked, noticing that his cup was now empty.

Marius nodded in response to my first question. "Around seven in the morning," he answered.

I stood up and retrieved his cup, along with mine, placing it in the kitchen sink. After that, we went upstairs together to sleep.