Caught in the web

Chapter 29 Caught in the Web I paced the length of the room, the silent night doing nothing to calm my nerves. Instead, it added to my anxiety and made me shiver. I was far from being afraid,I knew what I wanted and exactly how to get it. Infact, I don't mind getting dirty fighting dirty for it. However, my plan wasn't taking the course that I had expected and I didn't like that. I've perfectioned everything and yet, Royce wasn't doing what I wanted him to do. It's been a week since I kissed him under the pretense of being drunk and yet he hasn't said anything or behaved like anything if such happened. Intentionally,I had avoided him, thinking it would make him feel restless and be all over me but he was doing the exact opposite. By now, I had expected that he'd confront me and then I planned to break down as if I was vulnerable. I knew his prince charming bravado would kick in then; a perfect timing for me to lie and chip in my feelings to him but I've seen nothing or heard nothing about the kiss from him. It was as if it never happened. I wanted to catch him unaware but this unnerving silence was making me restless in the ways I thought he should be. I moved to the modern fireplace in the room, watching as the fire lit on my face. Royce has never been the one to run away from arguments, one of the many things that drew me to him in the years we used to be husband and wife. The very thought of him behaving as if it meant nothing was irking. He should be the one irritated not me, he should be the one thinking about me, about the kiss and how much he wanted more. I stood up from the chair, unable to take it anymore. If he won't make the first move, then I will. The clock on the wall showed that it was quite late but I didn't mind. I'm sure he wasn't sleeping yet. The pyjamas I had on were tight fitted, especially the cropped singlet. I took one last look at the glass and smiled. I am going to confront him and make him decide there. ******* It was with this thought that I got to his door and knocked. He didn't open but I could hear his harsh tone. I noticed that the door was slightly ajar and so I opened it. He has just got off a call and turned around, the dim light in the balcony, illuminating his eyes. I dropped the file off and turned around to leave after I had told him how I felt. ‘Why don't we talk about it?" He had called and asked as I got to the door. His statement stopped me and I smiled victoriously. This was what I was expecting him to do all this while. I turned around slowly, feigning hurt and innocence. 'Sit," he said, motioning to the chair in the living room area, 'Is that why you have been avoiding me?" He asked. 'Avoiding you? You are the one who's been keeping your distance from me since the beginning of the week as if I was nothing. I was expecting you to say something to me about what happened…about the…" I stuttered and he finished the sentence for me 'The kiss?" He finished, moving close to me. I nodded and began to play with the hem of my singlet, aware of the fact that I was exposing my stomach. 'Yes, about the kiss, I've been frustrated all week, thinking about why you wouldn't even bring it up, " I said. Thinking about it, it wasn't a lie, I was frustrated but not in the way he must be thinking that I meant. *Myra, I don't know what to say to this," he said, his tone soft. I didn't expect him to turn that way. He was getting vulnerable but I need to dominate the discussion again /. I can't have him think or believe that what I was saying was wrong. 'I like you Royce,"I said again for the second time that day. The way the sides of his mouth twitched was enough to tell me that he was happy hearing me say it. He was smirking like the bastard that he was, he must think he's got me where he wanted 'Since when?" He said, taking my hands in his. 'When did you begin to feel like this towards me?" He asked 'Since that day in the boardroom. I didn't know you were married then. I just thought you were one of the many executives, until you and Britney visited me. I was disappointed but when Britney said you both don't mind becoming my friend, I was more than happy. I knew I would be able to see your face often, even if it's wrong," I said, tears forming in my eyes I saw his eyes softened and in that instance I knew I had him right where I wanted. My acting had gotten to him. ' Myra…I understand where you are coming from. Britney is my wife, and your friend too but this attraction between us,why don't we keep it between us…see where it leads," he said and I frowned. ‘That's easy,' I thought. I knew he would be beguiled by my beauty and all but I didn't think he'd accept immediately I said the world. 'You think that's a good idea?" I asked, playing along. 'Yes and I understand if you don't want the public to know about our business, infact, I succumb to the idea," he said, already holding my hand and rubbing his thumb against the back of my palm. 'However, when it is just you and I…like this,we can be completely free with each other," he said to my surprise. I wasn't surprised that he could cheat on Britney but I'm more surprised that he sounded convincing. If I didn't know any better, I'd believe him. 'What about Britney?" I asked before I could stop myself. I'm not scared , in fact I don't care if Britney finds out, that's what I wanted from the beginning, I want her to suffer in the exact way that I did and saw how painful it was to see something that's yours slip out of your hand. 'She won't find out if we don't tell her, will she?" He asked and I smiled. He was right, I didn't find out too so I'm sure he'd find a way to be discreet and not find out. 'I'll think…about it first. Don't get me wrong, I like you and I'm not ashamed of it but I need to consider how Britney might feel if she hears about it," I said. In truth,I just wanted to get away from him as much as possible. Men like Royce are selfish bastards who care about no one but themselves. Seeing his face and the way he talked was already pissing me off and so I have to distance myself from him before I lose it and talk out. 'I'll see you tomorrow Royce, " I said, standing up. I've said all I came to say and I have the exact results I wanted; him being unable to get over me was what I wanted. I turned around and was feets away from him when he drew me back and captured my lips unexpectedly. Royce has always been a good kisser and so, my body recognized his touch and smell immediately. I was about to latch onto him when my brain reset. I was going to get revenge on this man and that's on period. I pushed at his chest gently and he released me. 'You have all the time to think about it, I'll be here when you decide. But I want you to know that I want you as much as you do," he said. I nodded and muttered a goodnight, walking out of the room.