Chapter One

"Good Morning, sir!" Dhalia greets her Boss Kael.

She was with the other three colleagues. Since the last time she met Edmundo and his wife, the young woman has decided to move. She also started looking for a part-time job as she went to her new place.

She was in her second year in college with the course she was taking. Although she has gone through a lot of pain, she made sure that that will not affect her education. That alone will give the girl a good life in the future.

She will no longer be underestimated by anyone when the time comes. Even her femininity will no longer be questionable in the society in which she lives.

“What are your plans after your shift, Dhalia? Do you want to go out?” Carl, one of her co-workers who was also courting her, asked.

"Nothing. Maybe I would just go straight to my room after my shift," she replied after giving the change of their customer. They are working in a small restaurant, and at such times, from nine to ten o'clock the place was really crowded.

"O-oh, is that so, Dhal? I-I would like to invite you to my birthday celebration in our house," Carl said shyly.

Dhalia just stared at him. The man was very kind and a gentleman but she just didn't feel anything for him. Sometimes, she wants to completely turn him down so that he would end his false hopes and stop courting her.

But she felt sorry for him. He was not doing anything wrong. He seems to understand and believe in her excuses thought. That she wanted to study first because she has still brothers needing her help in the province.

“I'm sorry but I'll review later. You know, it's the final examination.”

Of course, she made an excuse again.

She saw the sadness on Carl's face but she could do anything about it. Soon, Yuki, Zea, and, Drew approached them.

“Come on, Dhalia! Come with us . . . just this once! Yuki and Zea would be there, too. Don’t worry, Dax and I will take you home after the session.”

“That’s right, Dhal!” her two female co-workers said in chorus.

Of the three, she was the only one who is still studying. They were already working full-time. She was also the youngest, while Carl was already twenty-five. At the urging and coercion of the three colleagues, they were able to persuade Dhalia. After their shift, they immediately said goodbye to Kael.

That night, Dhalia never thought she would enjoy life once again. Dhalia has temporarily forgotten what she was going through. She was already tipsy after drinking 3 bottles of beer while Yuki and Zea were both being naughty.

Drew and Dax were already making them stop but the two women were just laughing, so, they decided to just send them home. Only Carl and Dahlia were left. He seems okay by the way he’s staring at her. A moment of silence passed. Just like before, Carl was still just silent.

"L-looks like you're not being affected by the liquor yet, C-Carl?" Dhalia asked stammering.

"It's okay, I can still take you home, just in case, Dhalia," he replied.

Dhalia just smiled at him and roamed her eyes around the place. She thinks that his housemates went to bed early.

"L-looks like your housemates w-were already asleep," she turned to the man in front of her again.

"Ah, right, Mama and Papa really sleep early. Later, my older brother from duty will also be here," Carl replied. He stared at Dhalia's beautiful face.

Of all the women he met, only Dhalia captured his heart. So, no matter how long and whatever happens, he will wait for her and respect her.

Dhalia and Carl looked at the man who opened the small gate.

“Hi . . .” he greeted them.

"Oh, brother, there you are! He’s my older brother that I am telling you about, Dahlia," Carl introduced.

Dhalia just stared at the man in front of her. He was tall. He was probably about six feet in height. The bulk of his body was like it was perfectly sculpted. He has a mustache on his lips and jaw that gives a unique charm to the man.

He has deep brown eyes, thick eyelashes, and thick eyebrows. Even his nose is perfectly shaped. His lip is reddish and only moderately thin. Dhalia can clearly see his even and white teeth. His dark complexion, which was her type of man, caught her attention even more. Dhalia's eyes stopped traveling in the man’s entirety when suddenly he faked a cough and held out his hand.

“Hi lady, I'm Rodel . . .”

Dhalia immediately shook his hand. It was as if there was electricity creeping through each of her fibers as Rodel and her palm finally touched. She suddenly felt hot all over her body when Dahlia realized how the man was staring at her. They just let go of each other’s hands when Carl caught their attention.

“Oooh . . . sorry, miss! I just enjoyed holding your hand. All right, bro, I'll go upstairs first.”

Rodel bid goodbye to the two.

Carl just nodded at him while Dhalia just frugally smiled.

When Rodel disappeared in front of them, the two resumed drinking. Dhalia's eyes were almost sleepy when she finished the fifth bottle of beer.

“Dhal, I think you should stop now. That's enough. Let's go . . . ” Carl said to the girl.

Dhalia nodded. She almost fell when she suddenly stood up. Fortunately, the young man was fast and immediately approached her turning Dhalia closer to his own body. Carl felt a strange heat all over his system in those moments, especially when Dhalia looked up at him. He was five inches taller than her. Just like his older brother, they were both tall.

The young man swallowed as he stared at the girl's lips. Her red luscious lips seemed to be inviting him to kiss her. No matter what angle he looks at her, Dahlia is still so beautiful in his eyes. For Carl, Dhalia is probably the most beautiful woman he has ever met. That is why he would never let her slip away from him.

As he felt Dhalia's body completely lean on his massive chest, he slowly held her in his arms. Carl's body grew hotter as he felt the big and soft breasts of the woman who was now finally embracing him. Suddenly, the rush of Carl’s lust intensified as he smells Dhalia's fragrance.

Carl walked to the entrance of their house, quickly opened the door, and immediately closed it as well. The young man continued to walk quietly until he finally opened a door. He slowly lay down Dhalia to the bed. At that time, only the dim light of the lampshade could be reflected throughout the young man's room.

Carl just kept caressing Dhalia's beautiful face. The longer he stares at the girl, the more he becomes enslaved by worldly desires. He almost wanted to lose his manhood inside his pants when the young man's attention was focused on Dhalia's deviated blouse. Because that was too loose for her, he could clearly see the fair and smooth skin of the girl on her flat stomach.

Carl slowly kissed Dhalia on her cheek and then sniffed her. “I love you so much Dhalia,” Carl whispered then finally met Dahlia’s lips.