Chapter 18

ADRIA'S POV:

"Mam", A soft voice fell on my ears but I just ignored it and kept my eyes closed.

"Mam", the same person called again.

Two things were strange. First, it was a female voice and second except the taxi drivers, waiters, Watchmen and sales men no one ever called me mam. The feeling was awesome someone addressing you as 'mam'. If I was awake I might have smiled like a Joker. But right now I was too lazy to even smile.

"Adria!", now sure that was not some feminine voice. Austin's voice boomed in the room and I jumped off the bed standing straight beside it. I was wide awake now.

Examining my surrounding I finally remembered where I was. The same woman who brought those fluffy sandals for me last night was standing beside Austin, her eyes wide as if she has seen something extremely weird.

A giggle escaped from her lips and she just shook her head.

"I was trying to wake her up since 5 minutes", she complained Austin, but her eyes were focused on me.

I wanted to glare at her for making fun of me but I knew the man standing beside her would not appreciate it.

Austin rolled his eyes and asked the maid to leave us alone.

Strangely he was polite with her.

"It's 10 am already and you were still sleeping", he said while walking towards me.

Fear started to build inside me. Back in the mansion, he would make sure that I was awake by 7 am or so. The only time I slept for long was when I passed out after he whipped me and when he opened the wounds brutally.

"You looked so calm and peaceful that I couldn't wake you up. The way you snore.."

"I don't snore", the words were out of my mouth before I could think about them.

Austin chuckled lightly. The same way he did after seeing my excitement about the river.

"You do baby. And you even drool, my chest was wet due to your drool when I woke up"

My cheeks burned after listening to him. Such a gentleman, telling a woman that she snores and drools.

"Don't be sad, I find it cute anyway", he was now standing in front of me. "Don't pout", he said and pecked my lips whilst pulling my body towards him by my waist.

"Take a shower and come down to have breakfast. Mrs Gomes has already kept your clothes in the bathroom. Wear them, I have bought them for you", saying that he kissed me again but deeply and left the room.

I quickly walked into the bedroom. Just as last night the clothes were placed on a table, a towel resting beside it. Stripping, I decided to take a shower. After a quick shower, I dried myself.

"What the fuck!", the words left my mouth as I saw the clothes Austin has selected for me. It was a black colour bikini with a white border. What the fuck! Why should I wear this?

He said he selected this himself! Oh my God! did he really went in a store and ..... God! I can't even imagine. The thought itself made my cheeks heat up.

But I knew I had no option. Sighing I wore the piece of cloth and thanked Mrs Gomes cause she had kept a white dress for me to wear over it.

After wearing the bikini I looked at my reflection in a mirror. I looked...... sexy. I never thought I would ever call myself sexy. My short height, short legs, not so flat stomach was not something you would refer as sexy. But the bikini made me look like a model. My not-so-big boobs were pushed up and the top exposed the correct amount of cleavage. The pants were smaller than the sexiest panties I had in my house. God! I can't do this. I can't wear this and go in front of the devil.

I instantly pulled the dress over my head. Covering my body with it I sat on the edge of the bathtub.

He has already seen you naked, so what is the point in hiding. My inner self-reasoned.

That was different. He undressed me, he was.... he was about to rape me. I never went in front of him willingly. I answered her.

But that's exactly what he is doing now. He is forcing you again. You never had any choice. You don't have any choice right now. If you don't go out than Sata....

"Adria", she couldn't finish her sentence as Austin's voice stopped her.

"Adria are you fine. You have been there for an hour", he said and knocked the door again. "Adria.."

"I am...", my voice was hoarse. Clearing my throat I tried to speak again. "I am fine"

"Come out then"

Taking a deep breath I opened the door and found him standing just in front me.

He was wearing a maroon tank top and black sweat pants. I was literally drooling over his muscles.

"Are you fine?", he asked again. I just nodded my head still looking at his arms. Fuck! are they bigger than my thighs?

"Why were you not coming out then?", I said nothing, just looked down and was blushing vigorously.

Austin lifted my head gently. "Are you shy?", he asked and if possible I blushed even more. Austin again lets out his heart melting chuckle.

Heart melting. Where the fuck did it come from. Adria Owensby, you are getting insane.

"Don't be shy baby. I have seen you naked already", bastard.

All the time his eyes were focused on my chest which was heaving up and down due to my uneven breaths.

Austin shook his head and cleared his throat while looking at some other direction.

"Come now. Guess we should have a brunch and then go swimming", my eyes lit up at the word 'swimming'.

"Come", holding my hand Austin walked us out of the room. A pair of white flats were kept there already to complete my outfit.

"Wait", Austin stopped in middle and freed my hair from the claw that was holding them tightly. He let his fingers do magic with it.

"Perfect", he said and pecked my cheeks before walking again. I trusted him with my hair. The way he did my hair when we were going to have dinner with his parents was enough for me to trust him with my hairstyle.

He is better than you.

Shut up.

The brunch was arranged at the same spot we ate dinner last night. The food was delicious as usual.

When we were done Austin held my hand again and we sat on a big rock at the edge of the river, dipping our legs in the crystal clear water. It was cool and soothing.

I let my eyes wander and found few shadows hiding at places, scattered around the whole area.

At first, I got panicked but then noticed two of them were the two scary guys who are always with Austin.

His men are keeping watch at us........... particularly at me.

Does he think that I will run away? I too thought of it at many times but couldn't. He has my dad. He told me once that my dad is fine whenever he is so I want it to be the same way. If I even try to run I know it won't be good for me as well as my dad.

After a long awkward silence, Austin finally decides to speak.

"I know you are not comfortable so I won't force you. Would you like to swim Adria? If you don't want we can just sit like this", he says looking into my eyes.

I gulped. Yes, I wanted to swim. The water was so welcoming. But so many eyes watching us, I was nervous. I moved my head and let my eyes stop at the shadows of men I could see.

Austin pulled his phone out of his pocket and made a call.

"Turn. No ones' eyes should be on us", he said and cut the call.

And I looked at the men and indeed the shadows moved.

"They won't see you now. If anyone does I will pull their eyes out", he said bluntly. "Now come on. Let me see how that bikini looks on you", he said smirking. I stood up and walked into the water. I stopped when the water level reached just above my knees.

I turned over so that Austin would only get to look at my back and pulled the dress over my head. My hands were held up as I pulled it over my head, I was about to drop my hands but was stopped. Austin held my hands up with his strong one. His other hand made its way to my stomach and stayed there. His breath was tickling the back of my neck. I was able to feel his body heat.

Austin took the dress from my hands and threw it somewhere I don't know as my eyes were shut tightly.

His knuckles brushed at the side of my stomach and trailed upwards until they reach my arms, my fingers. He held my hand again (which I was still holding up) and moved them down he made me turn so now I was facing him.

He was just in his boxers. Thankfully a black one.

My eyes travelled up from his delicious v-line to his equally delicious abs, his chest and finally rested his face. His eyes were fixed on my cleavage.

"It's gonna be a tough task", he muttered to himself while licking his lips.

And the next second he was running to the opposite direction and stopped when he was deep in the water.

"Come on now. Don't be boring", he yelled and gestured me to swim towards him.

I walked deep into the water and moaned when the water reached my bare stomach and my chest. Wetting the clothes I was wearing.

I swam until I reached near him. Austin winked at me and did what I never thought he would do. He splashed some water on my face making me gasp. I stayed still not able to believe what ever was happening. First of all, I thought he smiled at me and second I am assuming he is being playful.

I stumbled back as another wave of water was splashed o my face bringing me back to the reality. He was indeed doing it. He was splashing water on my face.

Austin had a wide grin plastered on his lips, making him look younger and carefree. Almost approachable.

My hands itching to do what he was doing and play along but I was scared. Too scared.

"Come babe play along. Don't act like a fucking statue", he said and splashed more water right on my face. I stumbled back again due to the force.

That was it. I used both my hands and moved them like a fucking turbine. Splashing water continuously on his face. Austin moved back struggling for air.

"Adria stop", he screamed. It was my turn to smirk now. I didn't stop though.

"Adria stop ok", it encouraged me and I moved my hands faster, God! this hurt but was more fun.

"Adria", he kept on screaming.

"Alright then", were his last words before I felt his fingers wrapped around my wrists. My hands were quickly locked behind my back. His face inches away from mine. His hard chest pressed against my soft mounds.

"Why aren't you smirking now, baby?", he mocked.

With that said his lips landed on mine in an aggressive kiss.

Austin grabbed my hips and squeezed them quite harshly. I gasped and his tongue entered my mouth. Caressing each and every part of it. Austin lifted my legs and wrapped them around his waist. I moaned when I felt his erect member pressing against my core.

I didn't know how but I was been carried me more into the river (how can he swim with me hanging on his body. Am I too small?) our mouths still attached. I pulled back desperately taking in some air. My head was thrown back in pure pleasure. Austin took the opportunity and started kissing my jaw line, my neck.

A loud moan escaped my lips as he sucked and licked my throat. I never new this action could cause so much pleasure.

My heart was beating abnormally and body flushed, screaming for him to take me then and there. Suddenly everything was gone. His touch, his kisses, his warmth, everything was gone.

All I could feel was water and me being breathless. It took me few seconds to realise that he just threw me into the water. My head was inside the cool river water, my body reacted quickly and I swam up. As soon as my head was out I started coughing.

After getting stabled saw Austin sitting on the same rock we were sitting a few minutes back and laughing like an idiot.

I was angry but the moment I saw him my heart melted. He looked like some Calvin Klein model, laughing and giving a perfect shot to the camera.

I was glad that we were not in public cause such a laugh must be banned in public to stop women and even some men from getting a heart attack

I was glad that we were not in public cause such a laugh must be banned in public to stop women and even some men from getting a heart attack.

Even though being neck deep in the cool river water I could still feel the heat in the certain area which happens to be in between my legs.

"I thought you will be killing me with your eyes, but you are literally raping me with your eyes", He said smirking.

I just wish to drown myself in the river water, I was so embarrassed.

The day went by quickly. After some more swimming, I and Austin have some snacks while sitting on the swing. After bathing and dressing up we went back to the mansion.

Charlie had made some delicious food. We all had dinner and I went to the bedroom.

Austin joined me soon sleeping beside me. I found him fast asleep as soon as his body hit the bed.

I couldn't sleep though. I kept on staring at the ceiling and thinking about what all happened these two days.

Him caring about me, talking with me sweetly, treating me like a princess, taking me on a date, not forcing me into something I don't want, asking my permission about things and most importantly playing and laughing with me.

All thoughts and confusion were creating havoc in my mind. It became unable for me to sleep.

Did all those things really happened or was I just dreaming?

My train of thoughts were stopped when I felt an arm being snaked around my waist, his hot breath tickling my neck. I felt him inhale sharply.

"God! you smell so good", he murmured almost inaudible. "Sleep baby. Don't think too much everything is going to be fine now"

How did he know I was not sleeping? How did he know I was thinking about something?

"I just know it. Now sleep", saying that he started stroking my hair and soon all my thoughts were gone.

I drifted off to sleep.