Kiss Me Not

Cedric returned to his seat as soon as he was done talking on the phone.

"Hmm, about our deal. I will have everything on paper so you can review it and sign it tonight Brione. Manager Ruth would place the documents in your room while we are out for a tour. I noticed your indecisiveness and I do not take the risk so I hope you understand."

"Alright. I'm done eating. You promised that I can inspect you from head to toe," Brione commented and stood up from her chair.

"Oh, it's a deal alright sweetheart." Cedric enthusiastically answered and stood up from his chair. He winked at Brione before he spread both his arms sideways signaling her to start.

"Take your time milady," he seductively whispered. Brione ignored his teasing look and smiled as she walked closer to him. She first touched Cedric's hand and gently inspected it. She also put their palms together as if measuring their difference.

Cedric's mouth went dry because Brione's touch was affecting him too much. He could feel his body temperature rising and he silently cursed himself as he tried to control his breathing and desire. Brione's hands had just finished touching his arm muscles but he could not help but comment in his raspy voice, "Are you telling me that you also know the size of Gavin's muscles?"

Brione's face reddened as she defended, "We grew up together and I basically know every part of his body…"

Cedric was not pleased to hear this at all. He raised his eyebrows and this time with a sour face he grunted, "Even his private parts?"

"Yeah… Oh no, wait not all. But his ass… I've seen his ass." Brione nonchalantly commented and suddenly covered her mouth realizing what her stupid mouth just blurted.

Cedric's face turned gloomy as he whispered, "You…"

"What? It was just an accident, okay. I didn't mean to see it," Brione explained with tinted cheeks, feeling totally embarrassed.

"Let me clear this out for you sweetheart. I said you can inspect me but I didn't agree to let you inspect me naked!"

"But…" Brione complained because she had to see his buttocks too.

Cedric's eyes darkened seeing the hesitation on her beautiful face but then a cunning smile replaced it as he said, "Are you telling me to get naked in front of you like a muse does in front of an artist, sweetheart?"

"Of course not!" Brione scoffed in horror.

"Just tell me this then… Do you happen to have a birthmark on the cheeks of your butt?" Brione blatantly asked because Gavin had birthmarks both on his butt cheeks.

Cedric heaved a sigh and said, "It's for you to find out. Sorry but I don't dare look at my butt sweetheart. And again, I did not agree for you to inspect me naked.

How about I walk you to your room so you can rest a bit and prepare later for the tour?" Cedric commented, noticing the continuing redness of Brione's face.

"No, thank you. Just finish your breakfast. Besides, my room is right next to yours!" Brione scoffed pointing out the obvious.

Cedric let out a roguish chuckle as he said, "Am I being clingy? I will tone it down a bit if you're uncomfortable. I will pick you up after an hour so make sure you're ready by then. Now, let me at least walk you to my door."

Brione froze for a while because of Cedric's chuckle. But quickly snapped it out and said, "No thanks." Then she quickly turned around and frantically walked out of the room.

Those smiles and chuckles…

She thought she was going crazy as she rushed back to her room and weakly threw herself on her bed. Everything about Cedric reminded her of Gavin. He was totally like Gavin except that there were some differences in their personalities.

She heaved a sigh and closed her eyes. She felt that she was going in circles with the repeated comparison she was doing. She would have the opportunity to explore and find the truth if she continued to stay with him so she must focus on this opportunity instead of just lamenting about things that are out of her control.

Meanwhile, back in the Prince's room, Cedric continued to scroll and search for things about Gavin. Soon he dialed a number.

"Son, is there a problem? How is your head?" his father asked as soon as he answered.

Cedric smiled and said, "Father, I am good. There are a few episodes of headache but everything is fine. There's no problem at all, just that I miss you. When will you visit me here? Or can I drop by and visit you instead? I want to introduce my girlfriend to you personally."

"What?! A girlfriend?" he heard his father shouting in surprise from the other line.

"Yeah. I thought you wanted me to have a woman already to stop the bad rumors about me? I found someone that I really like so I did not waste time and made her my woman," Cedric proudly announced.

He heard his father's loud sigh as he spoke, "Yes, I wanted you to get a woman Cedric but not just any random woman. You need someone who can help you and back you up in politics. Son, this is a crucial matter, not some child's play.

I've told you about these too many times already. I trained you hard for this, I know, but having a woman that can back you up will help you a lot and make it easier for you. That's why you have to consider Olivia above all women."

"You worry too much father…" Cedric whispered.

"Ahhh, here we go again. If only you could remember everything else, things would be much easier…" his father replied disappointedly.

"I'm sorry for bringing this up again son. Alright, I will make time from my schedule for you to introduce the woman you like… Sean will get back to you about it soon," his father helplessly said.

"Thank you, father. I will look forward to it. Don't worry I assure you that I can handle the cabinet, I just need more time… and I will soon help you out with everything…" Cedric reassured.

Actually, he was already prepared but he needed time to secure Brione's heart first and prepare her for the life she has to face once she becomes his wife…

Yes, Brione would not only be his girlfriend but he had already set his mind to make her his wife as well.

He knew how stressed his father was at this moment so he did not mention anything about Gavin just yet. He did not want to add more burden to him and decided that he would handle it on his own for now.