章 17: Beg for more

"Finally..."

A sigh escapes between my lips once the documents are completed. My back aches from sitting for hours. I want to lay in bed already. Strangely, I don't feel dizzy tonight though the time is around seven. Commonly, I would pass out before the clock hits seven due to lack of energy.

"Birthday" I murmur with eyes focusing on the ceiling. Before I died in Damian's hands, I could not celebrate the birthday in view of the fact that even me myself kept forgetting the date of birth. When I realized the birthday, it had passed. For two years, I buried myself in works.

Neglecting own birthday to put the priority on top as always. Now, I am celebrating my birthday, not alone, but with the devil in contract. He knows a lot about me more than I expected. It is scary sometimes to hear him speaking stuffs I keep as secrets in grasp quietly.

"He must be waiting" Getting up from the seat, I head out. For first time, I feel energetic. Why is this body in firm state now? Drowning in the thoughts, my steps direct into the mansion. Since the apartment is dark while mansion seems lively, I assume Zander is in mansion.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

Before I manage to react, the man pops up across me beneath a shout. Startling me entirely. Gosh. He almost killed me alone with the yell. "Thank you" My lips form into a faint smile. There is a cake in his hands. Strawberry cake. Six candles upon it. "Wish, my love" He voices.

Pulling me back to reality with his tone. "I have no wishes" I reply beneath a frown. I really have no more wishes. The incidents are playing out according to my schemes. Almost everything will be accomplished. What else is there to crave for? Absolutely nothing in fact.

"Verena..."

Zander mutters. "Don't you wish for love?" The unexpected query from him quiets me down. Huh? Love? What kind of love? I have gone through quite stages they called love. Yet, I was betrayed in the end. Love benefits none. So, I guess I don't wish for love either.

"No affection lasts" Replying to the man, I blow the candles light. And Zander's face covers with a frown. Hint of guilt flashes in his eyes. What? Why is his expression like that? "Whatever. I am starving. Let's have dinner together" I drag the man into the dining room.

"Wow" The only word comes up from me over the sight of several dishes over the table. Two glasses of wine beneath chandelier. It is fancy. If I was in love, I would find this romantic. "Why don't you just become a chef instead of the CEO?" I ask while settling down across him.

His cooking skill is out of the world in my opinion. Maybe because I can't make many dishes, I find his skills quite impressive. I must have to admit; I am glad this devil can cook. "It is not my hobby. You could say I only enjoy cooking as your personal chef only"

Zander winks.

Pfft. He is flirting always. It is annoying but hilarious somehow. "Thank you for the meal" I express the gratitude. He deserves it. "You are always welcome, darling" Dimples. His smile remains appealing as usual. With folk in grasp, I dip in the pasta. "Do you feel dizzy?"

To break the silence, Zander queries. Attracting my attention. Wait, does he notice too? I am not feeling anything at all. I can sense the energy inside this body still. Everything is fine. It is quite bizarre to be all right under certain condition though. I should be exhausted.

"I was about to question whether you have done something to prevent me from passing out" I state. Sipping the wine till the bottom. The thirst I have at the moment does not feel satisfied; the reason why I keep drinking several wine glasses. "Well, you caught up promptly"

Zander's brows raise in amusement. Oh. So, he has done something in order to cease me from lacking energy. "Can't you keep up with this always? We won't need to kiss in that case" I suggest under a scowl. He is capable to make my body still energetic after all.

Why not continue like this?

"I fear I don't have enough blood to carry this on" The man lets out a sigh. And I hush down. Huh? Sufficient blood? For what? Don't tell me it is what I think it is. "What did you do?" A scowl displays across my face. "Since we are sharing the same soul, I have to sacrifice blood"

He gleams with a beam. "To keep me energetic?" I query. Then he nods as a response. What kind of work is this even? How come he is willing? "Why did you do it? I can continue the days as before" Now, I kind of feel bad. The guilt sinks in my heart. Why is this man doing that much?

"It is your birthday. I found out your works are piling up. So, in order to allow you to finish the files and also spend the birthday night with me, a small amount of blood is nothing to brag" Zander's grin appears fresh. What the fuck. He is not behaving like a heartless devil at all.

Why?

Don't tell me he loves me. Nonsense like that is not suitable as excuse here. "Thank you, although I really never asked for your help" Mumbling beneath a breath, I take a sip of the wine once again. The surrounding begins to spin. Shit, Did I drink more than enough?

"How can you respond like that, love? I am doing these for you" All of the sudden, Zander's gaze softens. Is this my imagination due to alcohol? Why are his eyes appealing and seem to be in love? "Zander" His name escapes between my lips. It is my first time.

First ever time voicing his name.

"Fuck. I love the way you call my name" The man leans his head back. Dimples. They are so adorable. Makes me want to plant a kiss on those dimples. "Mister Zander, why do I feel dizzy?" Weird. My head is spinning around. Zander peers at me beneath a gratified smile.

"Love, you are drunk" He reminds. Huh? Am I? I am all fine though. "No wonder you are speaking in such behavior, you are drunk" Zander chuckles. "I don't think I am. Ugh, it is scorching" Shit. What is this feeling? This damn alcohol is like a fire burning inside my blood suddenly.

"Do something, Zander..." I whine. I can't help it. He is the only person on my mind, in front of me. I can only ask for help from him. Despite the fact I hate to request for assistance, my mind orders me to do so. Through the blurry vision, Zander observes me. A smile tugs at his lips.

"I fucking love the way you call my name" He confesses again. What's up with me addressing his name? I see nothing exciting here. "Zander? Zander..." In perplexity, I repeat his name. Attempting to find out what's the problem with the way I call him. "Say it again"

He commands.

And my right brow raises. Is he ordering me? Is he? "No. Beg for more" My legs cross as I lean back on the seat. His eyes curl into a moon crescent shape. Slowly, he approaches me. What is his motive? Kneeling? Is he actually going to demand for more? "Are you ready to fulfill my wish?"

I was wrong. Rather than getting on his knees to beg, Zander leans down along with a whisper. Right. How can I forget? I still have to fulfill his request. "Can't we skip? My mind is not stable to consider straight" The best excuse upon the situation appears. He can only blame the alcohol.

There is nothing he can do if I am drunk as fuck to think even. "We can't, love" Zander protests. And I prepare another excuse to hit him. Yet, his hand seizes my wrist to drag me up from the seat. Catching me off guard. "Wait-" I attempt to stop him but he lifts me up in bridal way.

Everything happens in a blink so that my dizzy thoughts can't chase the situation. "I have a present for your birthday first of all" He informs. Is he even listening to me at this point? Ignoring my struggle between his arms, he heads inside the bedroom. "I don't require any gifts"

I retort.

And he places me on the bed.

"I don't recall permitting you to refuse my present" His lip corner curves up into a smirk. This man. He behaves so dominant. "Here" He hands a little bag. A necklace? The only guess I can think of through the strong alcohol. Cluelessly, I take the so-called present out of bag.

Only to find out the chocolate cream bottle. Huh? I am puzzled. What is the reason behind this gift? Before I ask, he adds up. "Will you wipe the cream out and put them on your... breasts?" A smirk slowly grows into a grin across Zander's face. It is the moment my whole body freezes in pure shock.

What?

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