CHAPTER 28

She opened the door and let Amber in. She watched as Amber ok in her surroundings but this time she didn’t look scared at all.
“You really like snakes?” Amber asked.
“Yes, I do. What about you?”
“I don’t like them much but ever since I met you, I am trying my best.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, I am happy that I’m here now.”
“I need to take a bath. Do you want to join me?”
“Yes,” she didn’t hesitate to answer.
Haven led Amber to the bathroom and watched as she shyly removed her clothes.
“I believe there is no need for that now.”
“I have never been naked with you before,” she said.
“Then do you want to bath later?”
“No, now,” she said and removed all of them.
Haven smiled and began to remove her own clothes. She saw how attentively Amber kept staring at her. They had been dating for a while but she just couldn’t go all the way with her yet.
She wanted to take her time with Amber but Amber wasn’t that patient. Maybe she should just go all the way since she was here. She scooped Amber in her arms and took her into the tub.
“What’s this nice smell?” Amber asked.
“I have no idea but it is good for the body, I mean the herbs,” she corrected herself.
“I understand. So, you bath like this every night?”
“I take it very morning and night.”
“I should join you.”
“Are you planning on living with me?”
“Yes, and marry you,” Amber blurted out.
Haven laughed and kissed her passionately before going back to taking their bath. They splashed water on each other, rubbed each other and washed each other.
Mary came in with the ice cream and left. When the thirty minutes was up, they left the tub and dried themselves. Haven went to her bedroom where she applied her oil but it was tricky for Amber who had never received the bites so she gave her different type of oil.
“Why can’t I use that one?”
“It’s complicated baby. Just be a good girl and apply this one.”
“Fine, do you have anything I can wear?”
“Go and pick a robe in the closet.”
“You don’t have any nightwear?”
“I don’t wear those.”
“You saying you sleep naked?”
“I do. Will that bother you?”
“No, I will just sleep naked too,” she said and went to the bed.
Haven smiled at Amber and climbed onto the bed. Amber joined her and the two cuddled. Being intimate with Amber was just one very big step. Kissing and touching she could do but having sex with her when there was so much going on was just not the way to go.
Haven kissed Amber on her forehead and closed her eyes.
“You are sleeping?”
“Yes, baby. I need to go to work early in the morning and you have school too.”
“But….”
“We have plenty of time, baby. There is no need for us to rush things,” Haven reassured her and lucky for her Amber bought it.
“I love you,” Amber said holding her arms closely.
“I love you too, baby,” Haven said back and kissed the back of her head.
It was going to be a long night but it was worth it.
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Eric looked at the black dress in front of her and decided it was the one. There was an upcoming annual event at the organization and everyone had to look their best. New members were being given their marks and so were the old members who had earned privileges.
It was a night where the children could just show off their wealth and being proud of being in the organization. He wanted Gina to look the best. She was his woman after all.
“I will take it,” he said to the sales lady.
Eric wanted his woman to look the best at the upcoming ceremony. It had always been the best and flamboyant ceremony even before the Viper was coroneted three years ago.
He purchased the dress, picked a pair of high heel shoes and finally bought a simple and yet sophisticated set off jewelry. He had his things packed nicely and he drove away from the mall.
Eric called Gina who picked after the third ring and set up a meeting with her for lunch. Luckily for him she was free which was shocking considering how busy she was always.
He returned to his work place and resumed his duties.
When lunch time arrived he went to pick up Gina at their usual spot. Gina’s work place was located in a familiar and open space. If he wasn’t part of the organization he would have no idea what the building was really for. Everyone would probably think they are just a small investment company not knowing that they own the hugest underworld bank ever.
She looked gorgeous in her formal suit. He kissed her lightly on her lips before sending her in the car. He drove her to a nice restaurant where he had booked in advance a private room where they could just be alone.
After they were seated, they took their orders. They talked about work and the upcoming ceremony while they waited for their food.