Chapter 54 - Falling (2/2)

Chuckling, he pulled her close and trailed a dozen kisses on her face before pulling back.

”You're cute when you're shy.” He said as he dipped his hands in the water and slowly rubbed and stroked along her shoulders and arms, cleaning and messaging her at the same time.

”No soap because I'm afraid it would sting.” He spoke.

Meredith nodded.

He focused on helping her bath, his hands were so gentle as if she was an egg that would break if he didn't take care. After he was done, he wiped her dry, placed a kiss on her forehead and carried her back to the bedroom.

Meredith looked on the bed and stiffened. Her heart raced in her chest. She was a virgin, so why wasn't there any blood on the bed? Would Atlas think she was lying?

”Hey, what's wrong?” Atlas asked when he saw her paled face.

Meredith buried her face in the crook of his neck, ”T-there is no blood—why-I”

Atlas chuckled and set her on the edge of the bed. He crouched in front of her and grabbed her hands.

”I don't know much about female anatomy but from what I remember it's perfectly normally not to bleed during your first time. There is nothing wrong with you, love. Don't worry. And I don't need some blood as a validation.” He said and stood up, tousling her hair.

Trembling inside, Meredith slowly stood up and slipped her arms around his waist, burying her face against the warmth of his hard solid chest.

”Thank you.” She murmured with her eyes closed.

”Hmmm. Let's dry your hair before you catch a cold.”

Meredith pulled away and he walked towards his wardrobe picking a hair dryer and brush.

He started to blow dry her hair, massaging her scalp. After he was done, he picked a brush and gently stroked through her hair. She had a few tangles but he was so careful she barely feel any tugging or pain.

”What's your natural hair color?” He asked.

Meredith stiffened when she heard him. How did he know she had dyed her hair?

The brush paused in her hair as he waited for her answer.

”Blond.” She murmured.

”I had long blond hair. It was so beautiful but I wanted to start over so I dyed it.”

He nodded without saying anything.

The brush was replaced with his hands as he pulled her hair in a messy bun with the band on the night stand.

”Done” He kissed her hair with a proud look on his face.

Meredith had never been cared for by a man with such reverence. It thrilled her and scared her at the same time, because what if it ends?

”Sit in the couch. Let me change me the bedsheet.”

Meredith followed his instructions. She watched him changed the bed sheet and a surge of emotions filled her hear.

It was terrifying but she knew she was falling in love with this beautiful and twisted man-- Atlas Martini. Whether she was prepared for it or not.. The heart always wants what it wants and hers was calling for him.