Forty Eight

***Ruby***

After intense silence raided the whole room, Adonis’s shoes introduced a form of noise into the living room. With the hefty men around us glaring at him and the so called Maximus Xylem watching him with a smirk on his lips, Adonis motion seemed to me to be a very rash move but what could I say in that situation?

All I could do was watch and hope the raid wouldn’t be successful. If it is… God knows that will be the end. I won’t see my parents again or my friends. My unrealized dream won’t get to be realized. So many things could go wrong if their raid is successful.

So, with a desperate soul, I trained my eyes on Adonis who was now in front of the boss, his intent still unclear.

“What do you think you are doing?” Maximus asked with slight amusement in his voice.

“You can’t do this. Not here.”

“Pardon?”

I watched as Adonis’s hands formed into a fist, his jaws clenching accordingly and that made me more curious. “This is between you and I. Don’t drag the girl into this.”

“But, she is already dragged into this. You like it or not.”

“If that’s how you want to do it then…” My frown deepened as I watched Adonis’s height reduce. A loud thud followed his gradual motion and by the time my eyes caught up with him, he was on his knees, his hands hugging Maximus’s knees with plead in his eyes.

That sight made my heart squeeze. True, I may not know everything about Adonis, but one thing I can deduce is that he will never kneel before anybody for the fun of it.

“What are you doing now, Adonis?” Even Maximus expressed shock at his actions. “Don’t tell me you have chosen to be this stupid.”

“You have given me no choice,” Adonis replied with a grumpy voice. “So, do you still want to take Ruby or should I hold your legs some more?”

“If that knife pierces through my skin any further, my boys won’t go easy on you.”

Well, that explains a lot.

Adonis smiled. “Have you forgotten? I trained most of them and I am confident that they can do nothing to me.”

Maximus chuckled. “Are you sure?”

Just like a movie, everything happened so fast. All I know is Adonis’s left hand flew in a direction and the next thing we knew, one of the hefty guys fell onto the ground, a small arrow piercing into his chest.

The guy didn't look dead, but he was definitely knocked out.

Eyes all serious, lips sewn tightly, Adonis replied the boss whose face was devoid of shock like most of us. “I am more than sure. If you know what’s good for you Maximus, don’t involve Ruby in our business. Like I said…” A struggle that was out of my sight occurred for some seconds as the men shared glares that could tear a soul apart.
“… this is between you and I. No one else.”

“You are daring me, Adonis.”

“You started this Max. You are doing this because of something you think I did.”

“You did do it, there is no need to act holy. I know you left us because of what happened with my brother.”

Adonis sighed. “What happened to Ben was his fault, not mine.”

“Yeah right.” Maximus got up abruptly and as he did, blood dripped from his thigh and decorated the span of his large hand. “You know everything happened because of you,” he said as he looked down at Adonis who was trying to get on his feet as well.
“You are the reason he is no longer with us.”

“Stop being unnecessarily emotional and see the truth in front of you. I have nothing to do with Ben’s death and you need to get that in your head.” The men leveled in stance and the glaring contest continued. “But if you are going to insist on the so called truth you know, leave Ruby out of this. Trust me, you don’t want to mess with me when it comes to that.”

Maximus smiled, his bloodied hand smearing blood over his forehead. “At this point, I can’t. Things have happened that you have no idea about.”

Adonis smirked. “Just don’t lay your filthy hands on Ruby. I don’t care if it is the president that wants her. You may take your leave.”

Maximus glanced at the man on the floor then at me before he locked eyes with Adonis again. “It is barely enough if you make mouth about protecting her. With my uncle involved in this issue, it will be advisable to stay away from her.”

“Your uncle?”

Maximus smile widened in contrast to the look on Adonis’s face. “Stay healthy boy, see you when we meet and please, try as much as possible not to hurt my men.” He looked my way as he signaled to the bald man beside me. “Goodbye Ruby. Do stay safe.”

And without a word more, the boss signaled to all his men and with a blood decorated trouser, he walked out of the room and peace was restored to the room.

“Ruby…” Adonis rushed towards me and wrapped me with his arms.

I had no idea I had been holding some breath but when I released them, I could finally return his hug. As my hands relaxed on his broad back, I asked, “Things are going to become crazier after today, right?”

He said nothing. He just hugged me even tighter, his warmth consoling me in a way.

“Adonis…”

“Can we talk about that later?” he asked sharply and I complied. His mind must have a lot going through it and if I were the one in his situation, I would want to stay far from anybody.

“We should wash your hands. It is still stained with blood.”

“Yeah." His response contradicted his action as he hugged me even tighter.

Not that I wished to complain, I said, " If you are hugging me with those bloody hands do you think that will make me happy? This top happens to be one of my favourite. "

" Okay... " He finally released me. " Do you want to help me get rid of the blood? "

Never in my life would I have imagined been asked that question. The response I would give would also surprise me.
"Sure. Where do we go?"

"In the kitchen. The water there runs very well."

"Lead the way then." I followed him as he started the short journey to the kitchen and when the journey ended, I was once again awed by how lovely his house was.
If it would be reasonable to say, his kitchen actually looked better than the living room.

Apart from the fact that everything was in order, the materials put together to construct the room ended up giving an aesthetic feel to the room.
I actually thought I was in a museum when my eyes caught the beautiful mix of brown and white with hints of dark grey and black here and there.

"Could you help me turn on the tap?" Adonis asked from a distance and that ended my amusement at the structure of the kitchen.

I rushed towards him and did as he asked. As the sound of rushing water filled the room and as Adonis washed off the red liquid off his hands, I quietly watched.

The sight of blood wasn't freaking me out but my thoughts as I watched redness go down the drain did.

All I could think of as Adonis washed his hands was how things could have gone wrong earlier.

Regardless of Adonis insistence, Maximus could have ordered him to be shot and that would have given him an opportunity to leave that place with me in his hold.

God knows that would have turned into something more than ugly especially since my family will get involved.

"Ruby?" I felt my shoulder receive a small shake.

"Hmm?" I came back to the present.

"What were you thinking about so much?" he asked while my attention diverted to the tap which he had already closed.

"Adonis? What if Maximus eventually finds a way to-"

" He won't, " Adonis interrupted me with a sharp tone.

" But-"

" I won't let that happen Ruby. "

" What if-"

I let out a small gasp as he sharply moved and caged me with each of his hands gripping the end of the the marbled top firmly.

" Listen to me Ruby." His head ducked closer. "Nothing is going to happen to you, not when I am still alive. Okay? "

" Okay. But-"

" Please... " he pleaded, the tone of his voice scaring me as he sounded so terrified and worried. "Please, no buts. Just trust me, okay?"

With a small smile on my lips, I reached for the sides of his face with my small hands and with the perfect plan building in my head, I looked down at his scrumptious lips.

"Are you sure you want to do that?" He definitely read my moves.

"It seems like the best way to pretend the last few minutes didn't happen," I replied, my eyes still trained on his lips.

"Good point." Breath instantly irregular, his eyes also went to my lips and despite no words being exchanged any more, we communicated in such a way that our lips drew closer and closer and closer till they met.

I felt my insides melt as our lips connected and as his hands wrapped around my waist, I held onto him in case my sanity fails me along the way.

With his tongue assisting his lips introduce beautiful tension into my system, Adonis's arms carried me and put me on top of the marble top.

After he did that, he stopped the kiss and while I watched him take a step back with a small frown on my face, he said, "It feels a little hot in here, don't you think?"

"Uh..." His shirt came off with a single motion and I lost my so called sanity. "I should make this even," I said without much thinking, my eyes trailing his body like it was my favourite game.


"How do you mean?" he asked with a small chuckle as his hands pushed his hair back in a manner that provoked me so much, I started working on my earlier statement.

"It is only fair," I said as my top was gotten rid of and landed on the floor next to Adonis's t-shirt. I adjusted the disturbing strap of my bra and locked eyes with the man in front of me.

"Wow," was all Adonis said as he took in the sight in front of him.

"Same here." I became thirsty for his touch when I started to imagine his skin against mine. "Wow."

"So..." His voice was so thick, it made my nether area throb. "What will happen if I take off my trousers?"

"I might do the same," I replied.

"You sound like you really want me to," his raspy voice was back and I shivered as he walked closer to me, his eyes trained on me with intent written in them.

"Maybe..." I replied weakly.

"In that case..." His trousers did come off and my legs felt weak instantly. "Your turn Ruby."

"Uh..." He was wearing nothing besides the trousers and boy did it become suddenly hot in the room. "Sure."

I did the same, my eyes now looking away from Adonis. It was all just very tempting.

As the piece of clothing found itself on the ground, I was made aware of one thing... I had not put on any panty. I was bare, just like the day I was born.

"Wow."
Is it strange that his voice vibrated so much I felt the insides of my vagina clench?

As I crossed my legs to hide that effect, Adonis walked closer to me and his finger held my chin.

"This makes you uncomfortable, doesn't it?
" he asked.

" Uh... no." I actually wanted something to happen, I wanted him to touch me... down there. I want to know how that will feel like.

And maybe... I wanted to touch him too.

" You know what?" He grabbed his trouser to my dismay.

" Don't!"

" What?"

" I am not uncomfortable," I replied shyly.

" I know." He smiled.

" But why are you trying to cover up?"

" I don't want to risk it. A barrier should exist in case our little friend down there gets too jumpy."

" Oh," was all I said as I watched him put on his pants. That made a lot of sense. " What will happen now?"

As soon as he assumed an upright stance, he wore a smirk and I just knew it wasn't over.
"Now..." His hands circled over my waist and turned me jelly. "We work on making you feel really, really good."

"Really?"

I had no idea what happened, but I felt a small brush against the entrance of my vagina that had my breath hitching again.

Adonis's hands reached for mine and he pinned them to the wall such that my chest was sharply pointed in his face.

With a sexy smile on his face, he replied me, "Sincerely."

And I believed him because even him breathing upon the slightly exposed skin of my breasts made my insides clench again.

As our lips connected to continue from where we stopped, it occured to me that Adonis might really be the death of me.


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I'd like to thank you guys for your patience. I always try to write during the week but school and it's troubles and stress prevent that from happening. But thank you guys so much for still reading this story. Much love 😘❤️