Chapter 18: Choice

She still hadn't forgotten what happened the previous night, the way he had been played by this new Eric in front of her.

She was really curious to know what had happened to him, or why it happened, but first she had to show him who the boss was around here.

She couldn't let him play as he wished with her, he was still a young boy, still wet behind his ears. But just as she was about to tease him, Eric jumped over her and closed the door behind him.

Eric's sudden move caught her unprepared and she fell behind on her butt, while Eric fell on top of her.

Due to the sudden movement, the bathrobe on her body got opened, while the sash was still tied up, her beautiful smooth legs, and her bouncing soft pillows were in clear view.

Eric didn't have any intention of ending in such a position, but he could swear he heard like someone was approaching the door of his apartment from inside, and acted in a rush.

And the result was this situation they ended up. But he couldn't show any weakness, especially in front of a woman like Miss Akira, otherwise, he would never be able to retake the lead from her.

Since he already ended like this, and she didn't seem to have any objection or most probably was still shocked at the turn of events, he squeezed one of her soft pillows, and said with a teasing voice,

Eric:" Damn, so soft. How do you take care of these heavenly fruits, that are so soft and squishy, Miss Akira?"

On the other hand, Miss Akira was still a bit stunned at their situation at first, but then she just waited for his reaction, and she would take the lead from there.

But hearing those words, she was stunned. This guy, not only was he clearly not trying to apologize for this, but he went as far as to take advantage of her and tease her like that.

Not being able to understand this guy anymore, she just asked directly the only question running through her mind at the moment,

Miss Akira:" How did you change this much? What happened to you?"

Eric pretended not to understand her question, and said with an innocent look,

Eric:" What do you mean by that Miss Akira, I was just mesmerized by your soft pillows."

While he said that, he was playing with her soft pillows. His touches were small and light but masterful because Miss Akira was doing her best to control a moan escaping her mouth.

This guy, still pretending to be a stupid kid in front of her, she knew that if she continued to ask then he would have the lead of the conversation once again, but her curiosity was truly having the best of her.

Miss Akira:" Stop playing the fool with me you know what I mean Eric."

Hearing this question once again, Eric immediately stopped his ministrations, and got up in a calm way, even though there was a tent on his pants.

He pretended to not be bothered in the least by it, and Miss Akira's state on the floor, and walking towards the saloon of the house, he said in a bored voice,

Eric:" Tche, You are no fun, Miss Akira. But anyway, since you don't want to play, then come let's talk business."

Miss Akira was once again shocked by his reaction, how could a person change gears so fast, and seem perfectly calm while doing it.

But there was no meaning to her staying there anymore, with her body in full view. So getting up, she fixed her bathrobe once again and entered the saloon.

Eric was there seated on the big couch with a calm face, having a look around the place.

This place was okay, it wasn't really different from their apartment on the other side of the wall, the structure and the furniture were approximately the same.

To be honest, the furniture in this apartment was much better, and probably much more expensive, but that didn't matter at the moment.

Looking towards Miss Akira who just entered the place, Eric looked at her with a serious look and said,

Eric:" Tell me, Miss Akira, what is more, important to you, to know what happened to me? Or, an opportunity to make Tina's life miserable?"

For a moment Miss Akira was left speechless, she thought she had heard this wrong. Furthermore, why would he say something like this?

Seeing her expression, Eric continued,

Eric:" You didn't hear me wrong Miss Akira!

Tell me what is more important to you, your curiosity about me? Or a chance to make Tina miserable?

Careful though, if you chose one, then you would lose the other! So think well before giving me an answer."

Even hearing the same question once again, Miss Akira still couldn't believe what he was saying. Why would he do such a thing?

What was his purpose, while Tina was his father's second wife, they never had any fight or anything of that sort?

Was this a trap for her?

But she couldn't help but think at the same time if it was true then what would she chose? It was true that she was really curious to know what happened to him, but Tina.

Tina was her target of hate for a long time now. She had been the reason her husband left her, and then she ended in the hands of Daise and the others.

While she adapted to her new life, she never thought that she was living a good life. She hated it, sometimes she would even think of dying or escape this reality, but she couldn't.

The only thing she could do was hate the woman that brought her to this situation, Tina. She hated her to the bones.

So if these two options were real and she had to choose, well the choice would be really easy actually.

Seeing that she still had reservations about his words, Eric looked at her with a disappointed sigh, and then said,

Eric:" Women are truly bothersome, you believe when you shouldn't, and don't believe when you should."

While he said that, he took out the camera that he had left in Tina's room earlier, and throwing it to her, he continued,

Eric:" This should be enough for you to trust me, but as soon as you see this you have already made your choice."

Miss Akira grabbed the camera with her hands, and in the process, her bouncy soft pillows danced and crashed to each other, but she didn't mind.

Right now she was really curious about what was inside this camera, that would make her believe in him, and join him for whatever reason he had.

She didn't care much about the fact that her curiosity wouldn't get satiated today, they had a long time in front of them, who knew what might happen in the meantime.

With that thought in mind, she immediately turned the camera on, and have a look at what Eric was inviting her to look at.

The first thing she could see was a picture of some messy bed, with some dirty clothes on top of it. She didn't understand what she was supposed to see in this picture.

But thinking that there must be something important on her she pressed the button to look at the next picture, but it was still similar to the first.

And again she didn't understand what was so important with this picture, but there must be something in here.

It couldn't be that Eric was playing with her. At least he didn't look like he was. Because he had a confident and calm look on his face.

There must be something else in this, digital camera.

Thinking like that she pushed the button once again, but this time it wasn't a picture, it was a video. The view was the same as that bed, but this time it was well made.

Not understanding anything she just pressed the play button. She was scared at the beginning seeing Eric's face close to the camera but then fast-forwarding a bit the video, she was shocked.

Actually to say just shocked was a bit mild, but nevertheless, she continued to look at the video. There was one change though, right now she looked at Eric with a totally different look.

She understood that the person in front of her wasn't just a naïve and innocent little boy. From the attitude and way of conduct to Tina in the video, she knew this guy wasn't what he looked like.

But this just made her more reserved towards him. He had such a thing in his hands and was already making her life miserable.

So what did he want from her?

What could she do, even if she agreed to collaborate with him?

What was his plan?

While she had become a prost*tute due to her reasons, she wasn't a stupid woman in the least. So recollecting herself a bit, she looked at him with an inquiring look and said,

Miss Akira:" With this video, and other dirt you may have on her you are already making her life miserable.

So what's my part in this? What can I do to help you?"

Contrary to her expectations though, Eric started laughing at her questions. He was laughing out loud like he was truly enjoying this.

She didn't know what to think, was this guy playing with her nerves? Why was he laughing?

Recollecting himself, Eric stopped his laughter and looking towards her with a mocking look, he said,

Eric:" I hadn't laughed like this in a while Miss Akira, I must thank you for this."

His words just confused her more,

Miss Akira:" What do you mean!?"

Eric didn't seem to be in a hurry to answer her, and calmly continued,

Eric:" Tell me, Miss Akira, do you think that I am an idiot?"

Miss Akira was getting more and more confused by his words, what did he mean with that question? But she just answered honestly.

Miss Akira:" After what you have shown to me, I don't think you can be considered one."

Eric nodded his head and continued,

Eric:" Then…

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