| Fan Fiction |
by Shweta
“Joe darling!” His mother’s tone made him wince. He could tell she was really worried. Of course she would be. His parents, and Ariel’s parents for that matter, hadn’t heard from them for twenty four hours. They were supposed to inform them of when they leave, and were supposed to reach Taiwan the next day. “Where have you been? I haven’t heard from you and I got worried! How are you?”
“Mother.” Joe nodded. “I’m fine...we...Ariel and me...were attacked...”
“Attacked?! My dear! Are you alright? I knew something was wrong, my Joe would never disappoint me. Are you safe? Where are you?”
“Mother, we are fine. We got away from the attack safely. Some idiots...they’ve even invaded our house. That’s why we haven’t gone there.”
“Oh darling! That’s awful!” Joe thought his mother sounded tense. He felt anger rise through him. First they attack Ariel physically, and now they’re hurting his mother mentally. He could imagine her state of fear. He wanted to soothe her, but how could he through a mere phone?
“Darling, I hope you and Ariel are alright...I...”
“Yes, mother, we are. Gillian informed us about the men outside our house. Could you please help Gillian with the police?”
“Of course honey! Anything! Can you tell me where you are now?”
“We’re in your bungalow in Dubai now...I thought this was the safest place. Those people wouldn’t know of this place right?...Mom, I fired Vikram.” Joe said in one breathe. He didn’t want to disappoint his mother by firing a man she was close to. But there was no answer coming back. “Mom?”
“What?...Ahh! Yes honey...you fired Vikram? Well, I hope you both take care now...I need to...need to make sure Gillian has filed the complaint. I’ll talk to you later honey. Just stay put in Dubai...okay darling? I’ll take care of everything.” Joe could feel his mother’s smile. He smiled and cut the phone.
“Joe...”
“Not now Ariel.”
“Who are standing in front of our house?”
Joe froze. He didn’t want to tell Ariel, but she heard him say it to his mother. He didn’t want to worry Ariel, but now it was too late. He should’ve realised her presence.
“Ariel...sit down.” He said seating her on a high stool in the kitchen, and sitting opposite to her. “There are people following us...you. I don’t know who they are. But they probably are the same ones that wanted to...to...”
“Shoot me?” Ariel supplied. She realised how shaken Joe was when she reached out for his hand. It was shaking, and she held it firmly to try and steady it.
“Ariel...this has been a long...tiring day...”
“I know it has.” Ariel smiled at him. She wished her smile was enough to bring back life into him. She wanted him to relax.
Joe tried to pull away his hand from her grasp. It was difficult to be with her. He wanted to, so bad. But that would awaken in him the desire for more, and he just couldn’t handle that. He had to get away. But the smile on Ariel’s face. The way she held her hand, maybe she wanted more too? No! That wasn’t possible. Ariel hated him. She wanted to take revenge. Perhaps these past 24 hours were taking a toll on her. The gunshots probably scared her and she was just seeking comfort from the one closest to her. Joe.
“Ariel, let go.”
“No...you need this. You need to be held, to be loved.” She said getting up and hugging him.
“No, Ariel...I need...I need time on my own.”
“I will let you go, when you stop shaking...you need me Joe, you need this.”
“Ariel, don’t make me succumb. You don’t know what I want, when you will know, you would pull away, and I want to stop this now before you hate me more.”
“I don’t hate you Joe.” Ariel sighed. Now was the best time to tell him. She didn’t know if she would get the chance again, what with people behind her life. “I found out the truth Joe.”
“The truth?” Joe asked puzzled.
“Yes, the truth...Wu Chun, he never loved me. It was all a game for him. He planned to divorce me as soon as the law would allow. If it hadn’t been for you...I would’ve been in the worst possible pain...”
“That lout! He...he will pay for this.” Joe said furiously.
“No, he won’t! Not because of you, anyway. He will get his just deserves. But you...you got stuck in this marriage, through no fault of your own. I wish I wouldn’t have been so stupid as to...”
“No, don’t say that. You did this out of anger. You had no chance of knowing the guy was a lout! You thought you cheated him, and it was entirely my fault. But I would never see this marriage as a mistake. I think...being with you...marrying you...has been the best thing that has ever happened to me...there’s never been a dull day in my laugh after you came into it.” Joe took her chin between his fingers and tilted her face to look into her eyes. “Ariel Lin, you are not a mistake. Do you hear me?” He asked her and waited patiently for an answer.
“I hear you.” She smiled. “And Joe Cheng, I think you’re the nicest guy in the world. Do you hear me?”
“I hear you.” Joe smiled. He was still looking into her jet black eyes. Something in those eyes made him bend down and put his lips gently on hers. He stood there with his lips over hers, for a total of two seconds, waiting for her to protest, to push him back.
But she never pulled back. Instead she arched closer to him and put her arms around his shoulder.
Joe slid his arms around her slender waist and pulled her closer to him, feeling her snuggled close to his body, made him feel warm. He deepened the kiss, by parting her lips and sliding his tongue between them. She invited this intruder warmly with a little moan.
Joe felt her shiver against him and thought of pulling back. Thought maybe he was going too fast for her. She just wanted a kiss, and his mind was already playing visions in his mind, of her in his arms, and drenched in his kisses.
He tried to pull back, but she held him firmly, refusing him to leave. Instead she pushed herself against him in a warm welcome. Joe groaned and deepened the kiss, he wanted to take Ariel right then and there, but he knew he would regret it if he did that. She was obviously in a lot of pain, and he couldn’t take advantage of her. No matter what he felt, or how much he wanted it, he just couldn’t.
The kiss however was a different story. He was tired, scared, angry, and sad...all these dangerous emotions mixed together. He needed something to bring him back to life. It was like coming home to a warm bath. Only Ariel was sweeter, warmer, and more relaxing than any bath. He pushed his guilt aside and enjoyed the kiss. After all he was no saint.
“Joe.” Ariel groaned against his breathe. The way she said his name, took him to another level of desire. He wanted her so badly. He could feel his muscles tighten. His brain was focused on only one thing, Ariel. Her sweet mouth, and the way she was exploring him...letting him explore her. All he could do was groan.
Suddenly, the kiss wasn’t enough. Now, he wanted something more. Something to satisfy the desires growing within him...and a mere kiss wouldn’t do that. He pulled her closer to him, and placed one hand around her buttock. He lifted her slowly towards his mouth, and his other hand stayed near her waist.
Ariel gasped and Joe pulled back. He didn’t want to do anything that would make her uncomfortable. He drew away from her, gasping for air. His hands firmly at his sides. He looked up at Ariel with eyes that only said sorry.
She smiled back at him, he could tell she was breathless. Then she did something he couldn’t fathom. She started unbuttoning her shirt.
“Ariel. You don’t have to do this...I’m sorry. I was just...I...lost my control. I’m...”
“Shut up Joe. I want to do this.” Ariel said and pulled off her shirt. Joe looked at her, and sighed at her beauty. She only had a bra on, his eyes slid over her. He moved his eyes from the skin of her soft long neck, to her barely covered bosom. His eyes wandering there for a second before he continued down to her creamy white flesh at her midriff. Her stomach wasn’t flat, but you couldn’t call it fat either.
He stared back up at her. This time she smiled a coy smile, and undid her bra. He gasped at the creamy white skin, with a peak of pink.
“You’re beautiful.” He sighed.
“Joe...I want you.” Those words were enough to drive him over the brink of sanity. Within two quick strides he was in front of her, trapping her within his arms, and kissing her passionately all over. Ariel gasped at the intensity of Joe’s kisses.
“Joe...”
“Ariel, I want you.” Joe almost screamed with madness.
“Just a little gentler...” She sighed.
Joe stilled, sighed, and kissed her softly all over. He carried her from the kitchen and into the master bedroom glad to find everything accommodated.
Later, much later, when Joe and Ariel lay in their beds, after making love over and over again, till they were tired, Ariel slept softly in Joe’s arms.
Seeing this sight made Joe only think of one thing...how beautiful it would be to have her with him everyday.
“I love you Ariel...” Joe whispered, making sure Ariel was sound asleep. He couldn’t bear to let her find out now...he would tell her, but at a safer time, a happier time.
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