Fall For Me

Valerie’s POV

My heart leapt for joy on hearing Andrew’s voice. Somehow I felt guilt for disappearing on him-not like it was my voice. At first, I was so nervous about the conversation because I was afraid of Carson but soon enough I got carried away I’m the discussion. Joking, giggling and laughing hard over the phone Then I heard a familiar voice across the room

“Valerie!”

“Carson?” Gwen echoed in fear.

My heart jumped out of my mouth, Gwen was startled by the door-she was trying to prevent Carson from entering. I cut the call immediately and threw it under the pillow. Carson will be mad if he caught me with a phone, much less speaking to another man.

“Hey, what’s your name again?”

“Gwen, Valerie’s sister” Gwen introducedConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Oh, Gwen. I know you are Valerie’s sister. I allowed you guys in after all. Where is Valerie?

“Sh-he is inside!” Gwen stuttered, she stepped aside for Carson to enter. Carson had this domineering aura, even Gwen was shivering under his gaze.

I stood up from the bed quickly, almost too quickly as I fell back on the bed.

“Hey, careful” Carson reached out quickly and pulled me back up.

“Carson, thank you” I replied nervously, sweat beads on my head. He started at me for a while like I looked suspicious-I know I did look suspicious, my heart was literally in my mouth

“I heard your voice across the room laughing and giggling. Who were you talking to?”

“E-erm, what?” I stuttered

“She was talking to me, we were having a conversation about our childhood-alot of funny stuff happened”

“Oh, yeah”

“Good to know you guys are having fun. Valerie, you look nervous, what’s wrong babe?” Carson asked, caressing my hand. Babe?-that’s strange, when did that start? When did we start calling ourselves pet names?

I hesitated before replying. “I’m fine, Carson. Thank you”

“Alright then, I’d leave you two. I’d be in my room, when you are done I need to see you.” He ordered. The whole idea of wanting to see me sounded scary, what did I do wrong this time?

Carson left for his room, I brought out Gwen’s phone and handed it to her quickly before we stepped out of the room to meet Carmen. Carmen was supposed to keep watch for us but she was busy exploring the garden. She was a plant lover, she didn’t even know when Carson entered and walked to the room.

Gwen and I came down only to discover Carmen was nowhere to be found. After calling out her name for one minute, she appeared.

“You were supposed to keep watch for us, where did you go to?” Gwen chastened

“Keep watch? You guys never said anything like that” Carmen replied, she turned to me immediately, “Carson caught you speaking to Andrew?”

“No, he didn’t. But he was so close”

“I’m sorry guys”

“Not your fault though. I’m really excited to have you guys around today”

“We are more excited to see you. Dad and mum will be glad to hear that you are fine. Gwen, I think we should leave now” Carmen suggested

“Alright. Val, don’t forget to ask for Carson’s permission for me to sleep over next time”

“I will miss you guys” I couldn’t understand the motive behind Gwen’s insistence on sleeping over at my place, it’s not like she likes me the most-obviously she doesn’t.

The minute they left, everywhere became quiet once again. I was alone and sad once again, I dragged my feet to my room.

“Valerie” Benson called me from the other side of the room. I turned slowly to his direction.

“Carson would love to see you” He informed. I nodded and turned towards Carson’s room. Why does Carson want to see me so badly? Did I do anything wrong? I can’t explain the level of nervousness that eats me anytime I’m around him. Is it fear, anxiety or what?

I knocked his door lightly, Benson opened it and ushered me in while he left almost immediately closing the door behind him. Carson was sitting on his bed, the buttons of his shirt were all opened revealing his Abs and packs. A necklace with a big cross was dangling on his neck-I’ve never noticed it before probably cause I’ve never paid keen attention. Carson was in no way religious so it was quite surprising seeing that necklace on him.

“Come sit on my laps” He blurted with a smirk on his lips

“What?” my eyes widened, He was too bold-too bold!

I stood still, like I was glued to where I was standing. He stood up and walked to where I was standing.

“Did you miss me?” He played with my cheeks.

“You wanted to see me Carson”

“Dont you think I deserve a good hug for arranging for you to have fun with your sisters, are you not happy”

“Thank you for allowing them spend time with me.” I replied coldly. He spread his arms widely.

“Hug me Val, I smell nice and my body doesn’t prick people”. I looked at him and he was so serious, I couldn’t refuse. I walked into his arms slowly until he closed me in.

“I’ve missed you, Val” he whispered into my ear. “I want to make you happy, Val. I’m not a monster”… He kept on whispering sweet words into my ears, goose bumps were all over my body. Then he kissed my cheeks when he was done speaking, a chill ran down my spine. He released me slowly from his grip

I lowered my gaze, I was shy and speechless. His chest was firm, his body was so warm and his cologne had a fruity fragrance-somehow I wish he holds my in his arms again.

“You slept off in my arms yesterday, while watching Nickelodeon. But you said you love Nickelodeon” He gave a wry smile

“I was tired” I defended

“Tired? Or my body was comforting” He flared his shirt a bit revealing his chest some more in a seductive many.

“God, this man was sexy” I bit my lower lips unconsciously and he caught me before I realised.

“I could show you some more if you want me to”

“No please” I looked away.

“No? It sounds like you don’t mean it” A playful smile on his lips as he tried to take off his shirt.