Maya's POV

I gasped and dug my fingers into the bed linen beneath me while my hips bucked up as another wave of intense pleasure rippled through me.

"Niklaus " I cried out as my body trembled and he lifted his head from between my legs.

Though I couldn't see him, I felt the corners of his lips curl into a smile as usual and he bent once more, starting from my hips he kissed his way up to my neck.

"Please Niklaus " I pleaded for mercy.

Over the few minutes - not really sure since I haven't had the chance to check - my body has been overwhelmed with one sensation after the other and I wasn't sure I couldn't handle another one.

I felt the fabric being tugged off my eyes and shut my eyes against the sudden bright light. I blinked and adjusted my eyes to the room's lighting before focusing on Niklaus who was hovering over me.

Arms placed on either side of me, Niklaus pressed his body against mine and I made contact unmistakably with his hard on through his fabric and a red hue stained my cheeks.

"I can't wait for that time, when I finally take you and spill my seed inside of you, filling you to the edge and drive you to the brink " he spoke and led my hands to his arousal, guiding my hands as I touched him.

Niklaus groaned and his head lulls back as my hands began to work faster, taking clues from how he worked mine earlier.

His mouth tangles with mine heightening the experience and I felt him quiver with excitement.

Confidence filled me and just when I was sure I could bring him to heaven and back, he tugged my hand away.

I lifted a questioning brow

"Do it one more time and you can kiss your condition goodbye " he told me but I couldn't help but smile.

Of Course I understood what he meant perfectly but I never thought he would take it that seriously.

I had actually made that statement that night to keep him away from me, who could've guessed he was adamant on keeping it - I wasn't ready to change it anyway.

"You should rest a bit before we head back to the gala," he said and I was grateful for his consideration.

His hungry mouth and hands had left no part of my body untouched and so I was exhausted - blissfully exhausted.

We lay back on the bed, snuggled against his body while his arms encompassed me.

"I still feel guilty for leaving Isabella behind " I brought the topic up and saw deep creases suddenly appear on his forehead.

He drew closer "You shouldn't be, I was the one who made the decision to leave her behind and it's for the greater good " came his righteous explanation.

Still not giving up, I propped my head on an elbow and gazed down at him "What if she has changed or grown up as you said, but we didn't even give her the benefit of the doubt "

"Maya " He called out my name, his tone sharp and I made a moue of disappointment.

"Let's not talk about this okay? There are many Gala and parties to attend in the future, Isabella should sit this one out at home alright? "

" Fine " I responded firmly with a sullen expression and pulled away from his arms.

"What now? " He asked exasperatedly.

"We need to go back to the party alright? " I reminded him but the sharpness in my voice was highly noticeable.

I slipped on my undergarment but a frown appeared on my face when I couldn't find the upper one .

"Looking for this " I heard Niklaus say and turned around only to see him twirling my red bra in the air.

The warmth of a blush crawled up my neck and I palmed my face in shame, this guy seriously!.

"Alright Niklaus hand it over " I stretched out my hand expectantly while tugging a stray lock of hair away from my face but he ignored me and continued his action.

"How do you girls even survive in this?" He said and shook his head, finding it hard to believe.

As if that was not enough, Niklaus made a funny spectacle of trying out my bra on his chest and I suppressed a laugh.

But my straight face didn't last for long cause I burst into laughter, this guy would be the death of me.

"Alright, that's enough " I climbed the king-sized bed on all fours and crawled towards him.

I tried to snatch it from him but he lifted it out of my reach drawing a sigh from my lips

"Niklaus,we need to go back to the party and I can't leave braless " I reminded him but his next comment made my jaw drop.

"Don't worry, I'll put it on for you"

His bold words brought another blush on my cheeks while my heart raced, did he understand what he was trying to do? Moreover he was more fond of removing, not putting on.

I laughed away his remark " You don't need to, I'm cool " and tried to grab the bra from him but his expression shifted into a serious one.

"I'm not joking "

I glanced up at him and gulped, his face said it all - he really wasn't joking.

"Alright " I said calmly and faced him but my heart was beating a mile a minute.

I didn't dare to look him in the eyes else I'll die from embarrassment, though he has seen me naked and done lots of intimate acts together but right now, I consider this the most intimate of all.

Niklaus pulled my hair up and asked me to hold it, preventing it from spilling over my shoulder .

He put on the bra and rested his chin on my neck giving him a close view of my back as he fastened it on the loosest set of hooks.

Warmth invaded my neck while my heart pounded in my chest and I found myself asking " You seem to be so good at this, how many women did you put on their bra for them? "

I felt him stiffen and he slowly pulled away, placed his arms on my shoulder and looked me intently in the eyes.

I bit the inside of my mouth, I really didn't mean to ask that but curiosity got the best of me.

"This is my first time and you're the only one and would be the final one " he said in a firm yet deep and sultry voice.

While saying these, his hands trailed down my arms and moved to my chest area.

My breath came quickly and in gasps when he gathered my breast into the bra cups, making sure they were resting comfortably.

After positioning and making sure they were well-centered and fully supported, Niklaus bent his head and kissed the swell of my breast.

He looked up and said to me " You're Perfect Maya, never doubt yourself "

Tears slipped down my cheeks, this act was so touching but it made my heart ache as well.

My biological Mom never put on nor taught me how to wear a bra from the beginning of my puberty, I had to learn from the servants and internet .

But it's quite funny , Niklaus of all people? the least person I ever imagined having an encounter with helped me put on my bra - not remove it?

"Why me? " I asked, taking him by surprise

"Why did you choose me Niklaus? There are many girls out there and around you, who are highly educated, rich, insanely hot and beautiful, who come from a good background,could easily fit your needs but why me? I don't understand at all? "

Niklaus lifted my chin, wiped a tear from my cheek and began

"Because you're Maya. You might not be rich ; you would be once you marry me, you might not be highly educated ; education doesn't always guarantee success in life, you might not be insanely hot and beautiful; I don't eat beauty - moreover it becomes a huge problem for the kids if the parents are too beautiful "

I laughed at his silly explanation but he was obviously not done " You don't have a background? I don't care cause my background becomes yours once we're one "

He leaned his forehead against my own and said to me " I choosed you Maya because you're beautiful inside and outside "

" What if I'm falling for you? " I took a risk and confessed my growing feelings for him and saw Niklaus froze like a statue.

I wasn't going to hide nor ignore it anymore, I like - perhaps even love him?! I came to a startling realization.

"I know you said you would never love anyone else again after Kay, but I can't help it any longer. But you don't have to worry, I'm not demanding you should love me ba -mmm "

A fiery kiss sealed my lips and I couldn't help but kiss him back.Joy burst out from my heart, does this mean he accepts my feelings for him?

He pulled away from the kiss afterwards breathlessly and said to me " Let's go to the party first, we'll discuss this later alright? "

"Alright " I nodded and smiled, feeling on top of the world.

Things were beginning to go smooth in my life for once but unknown to me, that was just the beginning of the bumpy ride.