The Taste of Seduction

Meredith scrunched her face as rays of morning sun tickled her eyes when she opened them. She saw Atlas sleeping before her. His hands were wrapped around her, the blankets covering their lower parts.

A smile tugged at her lips as she gazed at his peaceful expression while sleeping. His mouth was slightly ajar as it released small puffs of breath. His hair was messy making him looking serene and beautiful.

She couldn't believe such a perfect man like him was hers. She flushed as she remembered last night. After her nap, they had laid bed and cuddle until it was dinner time. They finished the evening off with a walk along the beach, watching the sunset.

Then came back to have maddening sex. These past two days was the happiest days in her life. And it's because of this man. Her beautiful twisted man.

Deciding not to wake him up, she slowly pulled herself away from him and got up from the bed. She slipped into the balcony talking a deep breath with a smile on her face.

Here and now, she was having a slice of heaven with the man of her dreams. She was currently living the fantasy of every romantic novel lover. Meredith thought with her lips curled into a smile.

She gazed out the distance and saw the blue of the ocean meet the horizon and marvelled at nature. It was so beautiful. She stood for a while before she decided to go back inside.

Just as she turned to head into the room, she felt two hands wrapped around her waist.

"Good morning, beautiful." Atlas said as he pressed a kiss at the back of her shoulder.

"Good morning." Meredith replied back with a smile on her face.

Atlas turned Meredith around for her to face him. They were close, so close she could see the subtle colours of his eyes. She was mesmerized by his eyes as they lingered on her. It was the most vibrant blue eyes she has ever seen.

"It's stunning right?" Atlas asked gazing at the ocean.

"Yeah it is." Meredith replied still lost in a daze staring at his eyes.

Atlas laughed when he realized she was staring at his face.

"You can take a picture, Angel. I wouldn't mind."

Heat curled onto her face and she diverted her gaze looking at the ocean.

"Whose eyes, do you? Your mom or dad?"

Meredith asked, curious about his parents. They might have been perfect to create such a handsome man like him.

"Mom." Atlas replied with a sad smile. He had his mom's eyes while Ace had their dad's. That was the only difference between them.

"She must have been beautiful." Meredith said as she laid her head on his shoulder.

"I don't want to exaggerate but yeah, she was. At times I thought she was unreal because she literally looked like a goddess. Her grace, charm and smile it was just beyond perfect. My dad was a lucky man. All my friends were crushing on her and they would always come home with me after school to eat cookies baked by her." Atlas said with a sad smile on his face.

Meredith hugged him tighter because she knew how painful it was for him to talk about his mother.

"Enough about that. Tell me about your parents." Atlas said, staring at her.

Meredith stiffened in his arms. "Ah. there is nothing to know. I was adopted. My mom said she found me on her doorsteps crying. Someone didn't want me enough so they dropped on her doorsteps." Meredith said with a shrug.

"She took me in and took care of me. It was only the two of us until I was twelve years old. We found out she was pregnant with my brother, Aaron but she never told me who was the father."

Meredith furrowed her brows, "It was hard just the two of us with her being pregnant. Her pregnancy had lots of complications so she couldn't work. So, I-started begging on the streets for money?"

Meredith blushed in embarrassment, "I wasn't at a legal age to work and I had no idea what to do. One day a woman saw me getting bullied by the other kids.

She saved me and took me home. From there she started sending me gifts and my mom money every month. She was so beautiful and kind. She visited us at least once a month. But one day she stopped coming even though the money kept coming."

Atlas pressed a kiss on her forehead, "I know she might be proud of you, wherever she is. You turned out good."

Meredith smiled and nodded, "YeahI hope one day I can meet her and thank her properly."

"I can help you find her if you want. Do you have her picture or something?"

Meredith eyes lit up and she nodded, "Yeah! I took a picture with her on my 13th birthday."

"Good. I will help you look for her when we get back." Atlas said, tangling his fingers into her silky hair.

"Thank you."

"Welcome. Is there anything you want to do today? It's our last day here."

Meredith bit her lips. She didn't want their time together to end. She knew once they got back, they had to hide to meet and he would go back to being her boss.

She decided to make the most of today. Create more beautiful memories-memories she could hold onto forever when things don't work out.

"Hmm I have a romantic picnic on my bucket list. Maybe we can go on one?" Meredith said happily.

"Alright. As long as you're happy, I would do anything you want." He smiled and pressed a quick kiss on her lips.

Meredith smiled. She was sure there would be no man like Atlas Martini. She might not know what the future entails but this she was sure of.. The memories they had created here would be always be her favorite.

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