LOGIN"This is wrong, Rosie. I'm engaged to your mother." Henry murmured, touching my cheeks softly. "It's wrong that I want you this way." "Then let it be wrong," I whispered, pressing my body against his. "Because I don't know how else to make it right with you. And I'm tired of having you in my thoughts and dreams alone." ****** Rosie has a secret, a forbidden one. And obsession to the one man she could never have. Her professor. Gareth Henry, disciplined and respectable. Henry was nothing more than Rosie's fantasy, until fate pulled them together. Not as her professor… But as her mother's fiancèe. Forced to live under the same roof, Rosie is trapped between what she wants and what she should never desire, every glance, every accidental touch and every quiet moment between them becomes a crack in their restraint. Because Henry remembers her. And the tension between them is no luck them one-sided. But lines exist for a reason. And crossing them could destroy everything, her family, her future and the fragile control they're both desperately holding onto.
View MoreI dipped my fingers into my slit.
Its warm mound welcomed the intrusion with unsurprising familiarity.
I moaned softly… eyes snapped shut as molten desire overcame me.
Licking my lips seductively— I arched my back in bed, keeping a steady rhythm.
In and out…
All the while imagining a pair of sleepy dark blue eyes, whispering sweet nothings in my ears.
Always clad in an expensive tailored suit and tie.
Strong jawline that framed full pink lips, parting ever so slightly whenever he spoke.
For the three years I spent in college, I've dreamt about this man, touched myself to the thought of his face.
Night after night…
Imagined him with me, in every compromising situation I could think of.
Needed him in ways I could never say out loud.
And yet—
It wasn't enough.
I wanted the real thing.
I wanted more… but sadly.
This man was what you'd call “off limits”
A taboo.
A forbidden epitome of raw, masculine allure.
This man…
Was my professor.
******
Ring!!!
The shrill sound of the bell cut into my daydream sharply.
My body jerked upright, heart slamming wildly against my chest as reality came rushing back in.
Eyes wide awake and alert, scanning the rushing crowd in fright.
Voices.
Footsteps.
The scraping of chairs.
I blinked rapidly, trying to steady my breathing as I took in the crowded classroom.
I exhaled slowly, dragging a hand down my face.
It was just the bell signaling the end of school.
“Wipe that drool off your lips Rosie.” My friend Lena admonished me.
I blushed scarlet red, quickly wiped it off, then I began putting my things into my bag.
“At this rate I'm sure Mr Alfred just doesn't care what becomes of his students.” She groaned, tapping her feet impatiently.
I zipped up my bag and slung it over my shoulder.
It was that damn dream again.
Warm. Intense. Unsettling.
I swallowed slightly, shifting my grip on my bag.
Fucking stupid.
Just a dream?
Who was I kidding?
“I'm sorry Lena,” I apologized, falling into step with her as we left the classroom.
“Don't apologize to me Rosie, apologize to your poor math grade already, all you ever do is sleep through the whole class.” I winced slightly as she berated me.
My eyes roved around the hallways, packed with students laughing and talking.
Lena pushed the door open, stepping onto the school grounds, as she headed towards her ride home.
“It'll be a miracle if you manage to pass. And you know damn well math is part of the must pass subjects.”
I scratched my head sheepishly.
“I'll do my best—”
“That was the same thing you said about physics, further maths and chemistry.”
She skidded to a stop in front of me.
“For fucks sake those subjects are a must pass if you really want to go to E.A.” hands, firmly placed on her hips.
I wriggled my fingers awkwardly, staring at the floor, I suddenly felt like a stubborn child getting scolded by the parents.
“I'm just not good with it Lena.” I whined.
She clicked her tongue in annoyance, then opened her bag bringing out her books.
“Study these from time to time, okay?” She said, handing the books to me.
I nodded.
She shook her head and turned around walking away.
A black car stood waiting for her.
She slid in, waving at me as the car sped off down the road.
I glanced down at the books in my hands, thumb brushing over the edges absentmindedly.
Maybe Lena was right.
Maybe I needed to focus.
On school,
On reality,
On anything that wasn't… him.
I pulled the book closer to my chest and turned around to walk away.
My body connected with a hard one instead, causing the book in my hands to fall down.
“I'm so sorry,” I rushed out, bending down to pick up the papers strewn everywhere.
I heard the voice murmur a quiet sorry.
But I was too focused on picking and dusting every single paper that I didn't notice the figure still stood exactly at the same spot.
I frowned slightly.
My eyes trailed from polished black shoes—
To tailored black trousers, a dark brown belt locked in place on a lean masculine waist.
A white button up shirt, tucked into his pants and black tie.
I squinted at the harsh glare of the sun.
The figure stepped a bit closer, shielding my eyes from it.
Sharp jawline tucked softly drawing my gaze to lush pink lips.
My eyes widened.
Lips parted slightly in surprise as my honey brown eyes locked onto those sleepy, dark blue eyes.
The same eyes I'd been trying to forget for ages.
The same eyes I'd gazed at deep in my imaginations as I imagined him ruining me to the fullest.
The same eyes I was just dreaming about a few hours ago.
My forbidden desire.
My dark taboo.
The person that stood in front of me was none other than my professor.
Gareth Henry.
Silence.Her brows furrowed in puzzlement.“What?”My shoulders fell, as exhaustion washed over me.A humorless chuckle left my lips.Then finally—I exhaled heavily.“Scratch that, I think I've always liked him. For years now... I think the closeness just made everything worse.” I croaked.“Oh my God.” She gasped, covering her mouth with her palm.I sniffled, wiping at a tear that rolled down my face.“At least the only person that'll scrunch their face at you would be your mum and a few others. As for mine—”I scoffed.“I don't even want to think about it.”We fell into a longer silence this time.Tense.Awkward.“What are you going to do?” Angelica asked, breaking into the quiet.I shrugged carelessly.“I want to come clean about it.”“And him?”I opened my mouth, then clamped it shut.“I see…” Angelica mused.We both went quiet again.This time, I tapped my fingers against my skirt as my gaze stayed on Elana.Angelica's gaze stayed on Elana's, her eyes filled with mirth.Suddenly—
Louisa gasped dramatically.“Tu as tout à fait raison, Denise.” (You're absolutely right, Denise.)Louisa turned to Angelica and began talking to her.Well, more like scolding.Mum turned to me with a heavy exhale.“Okay, Rosie—”“She's a fucking bitch, Mum.” “I swear to God, Rosie—”“I know Mum.” I groaned. “You don't always have to threaten me to pass a message.”“God help me the day I decide not to do so, only for you to go and wreak havoc.”I pursed my lips.“I'll be on my best behavior.” I muttered dryly.“Thank you.”She turned back to Louisa and Angelica.I leaned towards her.“It's unfair that I'm not allowed to bitch back though.”“Rosie.”I straightened, rolling my eyes.“Fine, fine.”Louisa turned back to us with a smile, and somehow—Angelica now had a smile too.I mean, we could pretty much tell it was fake but anyway…The point was that she was actively trying.“Très bien, alors pourquoi ne pas vous laisser toutes les deux faire connaissance?”(Alright then, how about
“Come on, Rosie!” Mum's voice echoed downstairs.“Coming!” I yelled back.I spritzed perfume on my body then stared at myself in the full length mirror.I tied my hair into a ponytail, then gave myself the best no makeup look.I'd decided on a white off shoulder floral top, paired with a light pink satin skirt and floral white heels.Gorgeous.My cheeks heated up as Henry's voice floated into my mind.My gaze lingered on my reflection for a few seconds.Then I looked away.“Snap out of it, Rosie.”Last night wasn't something I wanted to think about right now.I grabbed my brown Louis Vuitton bag then headed downstairs.Mum stood at the foot of the stairs with an annoyed expression on her face.“Seriously?”“I'm sorry…” I drawled, with a large grin.She shook her head then headed for the door.Henry walked towards us.Hair messy, cheeks slightly flush.“Is he coming with us?”“Of course not, dearie.” Mum said with a small smile.“Today is just for me and you.”Thank goodness.A bright
His jaw clenched tightly, his fingers balled into fists by his sides.“Cancel it.”A bitter scoff left my lips.“News flash, Henry. I wasn't asking for your opinion.”“Then I'm coming with you—”“Like hell you will! Do you even hear how stupid that sounds?”“Then cancel it, Rosie.”“Fuck this, I'm out of here.” I muttered, trying to brush past him.He blocked me, using his body to keep me locked in place.“Get out of my way, Henry.”“No.”We both glared at each other.Expressions hard.Chests heaving.And neither of us looked ready to give in.Then—Henry caved.His lips came slamming down on mine.Hungry.Frenzied.My arms wound around his neck as I pulled him closer, deepening the kiss.He palmed my ass in his hands, lifting me up as my legs wrapped around his body.My fingers tangled into his hair.Then trailed lower, brushing over his arms before creeping underneath his shirt, feeling warm skin.He trembled against my touch while his hands roamed over my skin blindly.He broke the
My lips hurt.My teeth hurt.My head hurts.Scratch that—my whole fucking face hurts from smiling at some dumb shit that wasn't even funny.“I’ll see you later then, Andrew.” Jade said.Jade?Who names their fucking son Jade?“And, Rosie.” He turned to me with a megawatt-worthy smile.“Fuck what th
Days passed and we were finally back to Henry deciding to touch me sometimes.After I'd begged, of course and when luck wasn't on my side—he just wouldn't, no matter how much I begged.Currently, I was in the latter phase.It was funny how I had a feeling it'd come back to this.Push and pull.When
Henry's POV “Honestly, having you here has been the best thing this school has ever had, Mr Gareth.” Principal Nowell said with a smile.I smiled back.“I'm really glad to hear that, Principal Nowell.”“That reminds me, when's the play you and Rosie are working on coming to life?”I pursed my lips
My eyes snapped open to the feel of fingers brushing against my lips.I pulled away immediately.“What are you doing in my room?” I asked, fixing my glare on Henry.He exhaled heavily.“The cut on your lip.” He said.“Get out.” I bit out.“Look, Rosie. I'm not here to ask you to listen—neither am I
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