CEO's Contract Obsession-Chapter 173: An Official Relationship (2)
Anton put his hands on his waist while smiling at Mary, "Don’t you want me to be happy, Mary? I told you, I would be happy if you accept it."
Mary furrowed her brows, if there was one thing that she does not want, it is uncertainty, "Why are you giving me gifts, Anton? And not just any gifts, they are expensive gifts!"
"What do you mean? I just said earlier that it makes me happy," Mary sounded annoyed and Anton has no idea why when he thought she would be happy with that painting.
Mary said this morning that she likes that painting because it reminds her of her childhood. Or maybe she wanted to forget that memory? Anton does not know what to think anymore. It is just very hard to really read Mary.
"You give me gifts like what a boyfriend or a husband does for their girlfriend or wife!"
Anton sighed and crossed his arms as he looked down for a few seconds before looking back at Mary.
"Am I not your boyfriend yet? I thought it was understood when we said we like each other and then kiss each other at the wedding, or I am the one who misunderstood the whole situation?"
"Oh! N-No, it is not like that," Mary had mixed feeling about what Anton just said. She was a bit shocked that she did not know that he is her boyfriend already but she is also happy that he is. Then she is also embarrassed that what he said is true, they did those things so why did she think that they are not in a relationship?
Was she that naive? She asked herself.
"What do you mean no? Are we together or not? I would like to be your husband one day if given a chance, but you don’t even acknowledge me right now as your boyfriend," Anton pouted and acted as if he is feeling sad about it.
"Together? You? Me? As in we are officially together? Right? I am hearing and understanding this situation correctly, right?" Mary jabbered, she wanted to make sure that this time she will not misunderstand him... again!
Anton shook his head while chuckling, he walked closer and stopped a foot away from her.
Mary’s heart raced, he was so close that she can smell his masculine scent. She kept her eyes on his chest for she was afraid to hear what he will say next. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
Anton touched her chin and lifted it up and he smiled as their gaze met.
"I think we should express our feelings and thoughts more. We kept on misunderstanding each other. So, why don’t we start now?" And without waiting for her to answer, he bend down and sealed their lips.
Anton lightly kisses Mary’s lips twice before slightly tugging her chin to part her lips. When she finally did, Anton gently slid his tongue into hers, making Mary grip his arms. Their first kiss was not as daring as this, it was gentle and short.
Mary had a fair share of men in her past but Anton’s kiss makes her knees weak and it’s making her want more. In return, Mary did the same, she answered his kiss with full ardor, rubbing her tongue against his.
Anton let go of her face, and he circled his arm around her waist and the other one on her back. He pulled her closer to his chest sealing any gaps between them. Anton’s body heats up and so is Mary’s.
She put her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. Anton is already hard, he wanted her, not just her lips but also her body, heart, and soul. He knows he has to wait and he will do everything to get closer to her, to win her heart and mind.
He will not rush her, like what he did with all the other women he had bedded in the past. Mary is special to him, she’s one of a kind, someone unique.
He wanted to pull her inside his car and take her but he must not lose his self-control, he will not mess everything up with her. So he did the best thing that he could do. He slowly pulled away from their kiss and watched Mary slowly open her eyes.
"Did that make everything clear to you now, my girlfriend?" He proudly uttered with a smile. It feels so good to finally call Mary his girlfriend after all the back and forth that they have been unconsciously doing for the past few days.
Mary nodded as she smiles back, "Yes, my boyfriend, clear as day."
Anton’s heart skipped a beat watching Mary smile widely at him. She looks like sunlight on that dark evening. He bent down to envelop her with his embrace, and she hugs him back. He can’t believe that she is now officially hers and he is just the happiest man right at that moment.
They giggled when they look at each other after finally letting go.
"So what now?" Mary asked.
Anton ran both his hands from Mary’s shoulders going down to her arms before intertwining their hands together.
"Now, we will make sure that there will be no going back and forth. From now on we will say to each other’s face what’s on our mind and heart. We will work on our communication, do you agree?" Anton said.
"Alright, I agree. Now let’s head back it’s late and it’s kinda getting cold," Mary answered.
The two walked back to Mary’s house with Anton carrying the painting.
And when he was about to say goodbye to her before going to Amy’s guestroom, Mary grasp his arm to stop him. "Anton, uhm... this is embarrassing..."
"Hey, open communication remember?" Anton immediately reminded her.
Mary sighed, people see her as a strong, vocal, and fearless woman, but deep inside there are still many things that she is hesitant about.
"Ok. I-I just want to say goodnight... and..." Mary tiptoed and hastily kiss Anton on his cheek, before swiftly running back to her house like a shy teenager.
Anton smirked and touched his cheek, and indeed her unpredictability always makes his heart skip a beat.
