Chapter 36 - Awkwardness

The first thing that Maverick did is locked his door and rushed to the bathroom. Damn it! It was him and his lower part who was so into her. He quickly rummaged through his small bag inside the bathroom and found that lubricant. He jumped into the hot shower and started massaging his lower part to release it while murmuring Stacey's name and thinking about her.

He had it quicker than he expected and he cleaned up to get ready to bed while thinking of that girl. He shouldn't fall in love with that beautiful woman. Or else, she'll die on his watch. He couldn't let that happen even if he loved her and lusted for her. He sighed and lay down on the bed as he thought of their kissing and making out. She smelled sweet and it tasted sweet. She's the first girl that he ever kissed like that. Few girls probably approached him but he ignored them all. None of them makes him have that drum-beating heart.

"Stacey, why does it have to be you?" Maverick mumbled. He doesn't want to put her in any danger but if he stayed close to her. But where would he go?

He fell asleep dreaming about Stacey in a lewd position. Both of them were naked and kissing and he was touching her breasts and they were making love. She was giggling while calling his name. But before she came or he came, he woke up. His lower part was already frustrating. So, he had no choice but to do it with his hands.

He reached the lube, rubbed it to his lower part, closed his eyes, and thought about Stacey in that dream. He came for what seemed like fifteen minutes. He took the tissue and cleaned it up. Then, he pulled the pillow and placed it over his lower part.

"Mave!" Caleb shouted and knocked on the door. He quickly hid the lube and covered the sheet to his lower part. "Mave! Damn it's locked!"

He exhaled and stood. He quickly picked his boxers and put them on. He approached the door and opened the door for Caleb.

"Dude, you stay up all night?" Caleb asked.

"Not really."

"Hmm, let's make breakfast. I think Kenzo and Victoria aren't done yet."

"I'm done!" Kenzo suddenly speaks behind Caleb. "She's knocked out again. But I'm up for cooking."

"Let me clean up and I'll follow you guys."

"Yeah, sure." Kenzo grinned and winked at Maverick. He didn't know what it meant at first. But when he went to the bathroom to brush his teeth, he remembered last night. Did he perhaps see him coming out from Stacey's cottage and flushed or maybe with a bulge down there?

Once he was fully dressed and he didn't smell bad, he went to the kitchen and found Kenzo and Caleb chopping onions like master chefs. He put his apron on, washed his hand thoroughly, and started with the eggs. They plan for an omelet, fried rice, and dried fish. It's very simple food but Maverick knew that it was a feast. Although he grew up in a house that always had a feast, the day that he left that house, he was always choosy towards the foods until his grandmother died. This time, he can't waste any food. Just like Kenzo who helped him go through hunger as they work together.

At the breakfast, Kenzo delivered a tray to his room, while Caleb and Maverick waited for Stacey who came out from her cottage with sunglasses. Maverick as a gentleman pulled a chair for her and she thanked him. They started eating and maybe it feels awkward between him and her for not talking.

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It's eleven in the morning and they are grilling the meat that they bought while the girls are enjoying the waters wearing their sexy bikini. Kenzo looked at Maverick who was busy making the sauce. He saw the guy coming out from Stacey's room and it seemed like something happened to them yet it didn't end well.

"So, aren't you going to court Stacey?" Kenzo mumbled to Maverick.

"What are you talking about?"

Kenzo chuckled.

"Well, you can just tell us if you like her," Caleb added when he overheard their conversation.

"Yeah," Kenzo agreed to him.

"It's dangerous," Maverick mumbled.

"Why?" Caleb asked. "Is it because of the people who were after you?" Caleb said it in a low voice. Maverick didn't respond to Caleb's question. "Don't worry about it. I am sure that you could protect her."

"Me too." Kenzo nudged him.

"Bro, I can't risk that girl's life because of me."

"Don't be a dummy. You never fall in love and she's probably your first love." Caleb teased.

Maverick looked at Stacey who just came out from the water, she's wearing a black bikini and it shows all of the perfection of her body. Kenzo was watching his wife at the same time. Caleb slapped each other's cheek, more like a tap to wake them up.

"Okay, get your ass to work," Caleb demanded.

They have nice food at the beach. Mostly, they watched as the couple did that loving~loving gestures at each other. More like displaying their affection in front of them while Maverick and Stacey were awkward at each other. But Maverick kept it cool and he treats her the same.

At three in the afternoon, they leave the resort back to the city which is three hours drive. Kenzo drove it to her grandmother's mansion. She fell asleep in the backseat because of their almost endless lovemaking. He was wide awake and found two motorbikes of police who seemed like escorting them. Secretary Loren made sure that they would come home safely.

When they reached the mansion, the guards greeted them and let them in. Kenzo called his wife and shook her. She sat up and quickly wiped her face and put some lip balm on. Then, she brushed her hair to make it tidy. She exhaled and moved to the front seat.

A valet greeted them and even opened the car for them. They went directly to the garden where her grandma was taking care of her babies which are her sensitive flowers.

"Grandma," Victoria called. She turned to them and put away the small shovel and gloves.

"Oh, you are here."

She gestured to the seats.

"Sit down." And she scanned them from head to toe. "It seemed that the two of you enjoyed the beach, eh?"

"We did." Kenzo smiled as he pulled a chair for her grandmother and then to Victoria. He sat down gracefully like a gentleman and smiled.

"You keep smiling, don't tell me that the two of you have done it more than once in a day?" The old woman chuckled as Victoria flushed while Kenzo laughed.

"I didn't know that your granddaughter had the stamina for a first-timer." Kenzo teased. Victoria pinched me and he laughed louder.

"It's good that the two of you do that deed after marriage." She said. "Move back home. Live like before, Victoria, and of course, with Kenzo."

Kenzo's smile faded as he looked at Victoria who looked anxious.

"Grandma, I~~I can't…" Victoria mumbled. Kenzo reached her hand to comfort her.

"I think we should talk about it, grandma. But, Victoria and I are legally married and, I think it is best if we live on our own. I know that I am not earning enough like her, but I don't think it's uncomfortable for Victoria to live here."

"Is it because of what happened?" The old woman asked. "Our reputation has been tarnished after you were said to have cheated on your ex-fiance with some beggar." The woman said it straight forward. "But I am not against you, Kenzo. I know that Victoria would never cheat on Jason." She looked around a bit and then to the curtain where her daughter-in-law was watching them. "That man had a lot of affairs behind your back." The old woman said.

"Grandma, I can't. I'm sorry." Victoria said softly. "I am happy living in a simple house with my husband. I don't have to watch over my manners, I can laugh freely, and mostly, I can be myself around my husband."

The old woman seemed to be disappointed. She took the cup of tea and brought it to her lips.

"I heard that your father put the bills on you." She mumbled before she sipped on the tea.

"There were some dresses for the supposed bridal shower," Victoria said. "Expensive shoes, bags, make-ups."

"Since you bought it with the card that you are paying, why won't you go to your room and collect it?" The old woman smiled.

"They didn't throw it out?"

"No, don't be silly. I keep it tidy and no one can throw anything from there without your consent."

Victoria sighed in relief.

"Then, I should go and get grandma."

The old woman nodded.

"Leave Kenzo for a while." The woman said.

Victoria stood and kissed Kenzo's cheek.

"I'll be back real quick."