Sinful Love

CHAPTER 3

They boys were very friendly except for the black haired one, called Zaden Black. He is leading the way, the further in front the group, constantly checking the surrounding. The one with golden brown beard and man bun is Orion. The blond with blue eye who looked way younger than the rest is Sitka. They engaged in conversation through out the walk. Orion seem to approach Selena more, trying to get her involved but Selena was way too tired to give lengthy feedback. From the corner of her eye, she could see Zaden looking over his shoulder every now and then towards them or precisely, her. She swept the thought away with excuses such as she is too tired to imagine such thing. After about 45 minutes, they arrived at their place which is a village at a valley, surrounded by hills, hidden from civilization.

“THIS is your place” Selena stressed on ‘this’ more then necessary, turning everyone’s attention to her. She was dumbfound for a moment

“It’s just that….its so….primitive” she finally found her tongue and Zaden’s attention. He slowly walked to her through the now silent group, stopping too close, face to face with her. She had to look up in order to face him, since he was much taller than her.

“Don’t judge a book by it’s cover, baby girl” husky, deep voice with a hint of anger in his tone although his face showed nothing much, enough to send shiver down her spine. Selena made a few slow nods and pursed her lips shut. Her head down, looking at Zaden’s shoe. When he turned around to walk away, she slapped her forehead due to her stupidity, downgrading those who helped them at worst situation. They all silenced up till they reach the village.

“Sweet dreams, chief”

“Good night, chief” everyone they came across wished Zaden and addressed him as ‘chief’.

He must be someone important in this community. Aaargh…you and your fucking filthy mouth, Selena.

Selena mentally slapped her own face. A small girl came running towards them and Zaden immediately crouched down, ready to grab her and she pounced right into his arms, as he ended up carrying her.

“Zaden, Zaden. Mummy wants me to go to school. Could you please put some sense through her? Me still very little, me don’t want to go to school” she earned a chuckle from Zaden, as well as the whole group. Trailing behind her, another tiny and thin woman followed, the mother of the small girl

“With that mouth, you should have been to school a long time ago. Tell you what, I promise to buy you one, I repeat, one chocolate if you go to school” the little girl cheered up and nodded as she scrambled down Zaden’s arm and headed to her mother but stopped within a few steps and turned around, focusing on Selena. She then hooked a finger and wiggled it calling Selena front. Selena point at her own self with wide eye to receive a nod from the girl. She walked quickly towards her and crouched down with one knee bent to almost touching the ground. The little girl observed her facial features for a moment and winked her eye with a cute smile. In return, Selena winked and tapped her nose gently with her index finger. The girl giggled loudly and pulled straight one of Selena’s curly hair, then releasing it to make it bounce

“You are prewty…” her pronunciation wasn’t spot on but made her point across and ran back to her mother. Selena remained in the position for a few second, smiling with a confusion before looking up at the cold face of Zaden. She quickly dropped her head to ground and swallow saliva down her throat before standing up and walking back to her friends. Sensing the gaze of Zaden following her, she grabbed the hem of Oliver’s sleeve and hid herself behind him. Zaden shook his head and turned around, resuming his walk. A few minutes later, they came to the end of village and headed to a darker path which was hedged with roses and tulips, which ends at a row of tall trees. They walked pass the tree into a clearing which was lined with fire torch, heading towards a 3 story brick building. The outer view of the building was made out of red brick and lined with white wooden frame for the doors and window and white roofing, giving the house a vintage but clean look. Zaden didn’t bother to invite Selena and the gang, he walked straight in and climbed the stair heading upstairs. Inside, the walls were plastered and painted white with a fireplace, visible from the house entrance. 2 staircases starting from the sides of fireplace, curved and disappeared to a corridor, where rooms after rooms were lined up in a row, giving a hostel or dormitory like vibe. The newcomers looked at the place in awe when Oliver finally spoke

“Not so primitive huh?”

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Sitka led the way, showing the friend to guest rooms. Jewel normally wouldn’t fall asleep easily at new place, so the girls decided to stay together in one room and boys in one room. The girls took a hot water shower and headed to bed. That night, Selena had the most breathtaking dream. A man whom features were blurry, white button up shirt and light blue jeans, standing with his back to Selena in a rose garden. Selena walked up to him as he turned to look at her. He held his palm out for Selena to take and she did, gently placing her palm in his. He then pulled her closer to him, sliding his other hand to hold the back of her waist. He placed Selena’s palm over his chest and covered it with his, radiating warmth all over her. He then took his hands off Selena’s hand and held her chin between his index and thumb, guiding her face to look directly into his eyes. She could tell that she is looking into his eyes, but no real eyes were seen in the dream. He then run his thumb across her bottom lips, slightly pulling it to open

eyes rolled behind her head. She grabbed on to the man’s hair as he buried himself in the crooks of her neck. His groan and moan itself was enough to drive her crazy, added with her gasp for air at each thrust as her system refuse to breathe normally. A soft flute was playing in her mind, tying the whole situation to the dreamland. Her mental image snapped again and now she laid on the man’s hard robust chest, while he ran his fingers across her exposed arms. Her neck is flushed pink and she looked calmer than ever. Her fingers were circling on his abdomen when her eye caught a cue of who this man is. He was wearing a necklace with leather strap and turquoise stone, finished with a pair of feathers dangling at the bottom. The necklace that she found at the waterfall. Her eyes snapped open. It was early

locket. She sat on the windowsill, pulling her legs to her chest, the

of her daze. She looked up and her light grey eyes landed

Selena asked with confusion. He pointed at the chain

a special stone because it combines both turquoise and

1 mass, it rarely happens but when it does, they shine together.” He then uses his whole index finger to flip out

a corner forming an almost smile. If Selena wasn’t this close, she could easily miss it. Without realizing, she was staring deep into his chocolate eye and when she did realize, she snapped

about yesterday…about calling you” she got cut

raised his eyebrow at

not say cave man” clearly

is if you civilized people have the stamina to run with us” her eyes wide opened to accompany her jaw. She pointed her index finger at him

for them, brushed her teeth and changed into another pair of sports attires, a ¾ Adidas legging and a loose, pink sleeveless shirt, hair high in ponytail and she strode out to the front door while mumbling curses through her breath. She was greeted by a group of people including Jeffry,

“Hi, Makeala”

guys followed her introducing themselves as Sultan and Xavier. Orion and Sitka were also there, already

glare as they resumed running. She was able to keep up with them until they arrived at the mountain peak, where the whole valley with mountain peaks around them came visible. Selena stopped at the view and walked slowly closer to

the only village. We have another 2 over the mountains” Orion stood beside her

attention. And wow,

but we still try to keep it to minimal. We have a farm for each village where a group of people work to produce food. And there is a lake right between those hills, you see?” he leaned his head closer to Selena

residents are free to go fishing or swimming anytime they

terms

mountain and survive on their own. They will return weekly once, and the chief will go visit them once a week or so” Selena remained silent for a while before Orion motioned towards the others who are now at least 300meters away from

projects? I mean, wind turbines or solar system are

of us own properties which is rented out in the city. And chief here, has a few businesses

“Humans???” Selena went blank

mean… I meant to say friends” Orion stuttered before clearing himself.