CAUGHT IN A DEVIOUS ACT

The day was done, and night had streamed in, enveloping the day. Judging from the way the night slowly rode in, the time might be 8:12 pm. Cars screech were heard outside the open window, the street lights and twinkles from the stars invading through the open parted curtain, helping to illuminate the blue dimmed room. Adding to its glow.

She stood there. Feet glued on the floor, gaping at whatever that might have skyrocketed her heartbeat. The cake she held so delicately in one hand almost fell down but she was quick to grip it tightly. Before her was a sight she couldn't quite decipher, a sight she never for once thought she'd see in her entire life. Hugo might be a dork sometimes but he wouldn't do this sort of thing and he wasn't that kind of person, right? Heart racing, banging against her ribs, she took meticulously slow steps into the room, she settled the cake on the desk. She stepped on the tiny red and white rose petals scattered on the floor of the room.

She was quite unaware of the smile on her face as she walked closer to the bed, admiring the tiny rose petals scattered on the bed, in the midst was a heart shaped love with rose petals. Beside it was red lingerie, neatly dressed.

She knew Hugo might be the naughty type but he wouldn't go this far. Was this what he was preparing for her while ignoring her texts and messages?

'Hugo, you are so naughty,' a wild smile spread across her face as she picked up a petal, sniffing it. Savoring the nice smell. She stared in admiration as her delicate fingers trailed on the petals on the bed, careful not to destroy the heart shaped love. Her insides were screaming with ecstasy at the stuff he went out of his way to do for her.

She planned on taking him out to a fancy dinner, and apologized for what she did the other day but he already took care of everything. She wouldn't ask for a better boyfriend than Hugo.

Filled with exhilaration. She fumbled out her phone from her bag and dialed Ivy's number, channeling it to video call.

"Ivy, guess what?" Jane's insides were bubbling with excitement that it could burst at any given time. She was careful not to let out a squeal.

"What?" Ivy inquired, picking up. Her face was close to the camera, making her face features a lot clearer. "And where are you? Your background looks so dim— like a lasered room."

"I'm in Hugo's room and look...." Jane pulled the camera away from her face to the room, showing Ivy the whole rose petals scattered on the floor and on the bed. Including the heart shaped love with rose petals and the lingerie.

"Honestly I wasn't expecting this," Jane asserted and returned the camera to her face. Watching the surprise look laced across Ivy's face.

"Wow, this is amazing. Girl, have fun while you are there. But don't forget to tell me every detail of how everything went when you return. See, my hardwork on buying that dress for you paid off. It matches the mood."

Jane beamed as Ivy went on praising herself for getting her the dress.

"To thank me, you have to buy me the cake I saw on our way while roaming the mall." Ivy added.

"Not a problem. If everything goes smoothly, I will buy you that cake, I saw how you were drooling over it..." Jane laughed.

"Was I being obvious?" Ivy faked a gasp. Pretending to cover her mouth with her hands.

"Mmhm….." Jane nodded. "I have to go now, I feel some footsteps coming."

"That must belong to your knight in shining armor." Ivy joked, winking. "Your oasis... remember to make him want you more."

You are.....

"Sweetheart, you're already here? You should've informed me so I would've come to pick you up myself." Jane froze on the spot when his big callous hands wrapped around her from behind. His body pressed against her back and it was wet, he must have been in the bathroom. That explained why he didn't open the door or saw him in the room.

"You looked so beautiful, Sweetheart. You smell so nice." He said, his voice holding a little hint of desire in it, making hot blood run down her spine. Increasing her heart beat. His body pressed against her back offered warmth but at the same time rose a sensual feeling in her. At that moment, she wanted his hands on every part of her body.

He placed his face on her left shoulder, his warm breath falling on her nape, sending a jolt of desire in her and when his hands started to make their way up her dress and body. A fire surged through her body at his touch and when he spoke up, his voice was sensual and it melted her.

"Did you buy this dress to impress me? Did you get all dolled up for me?" He asked, trailing his fingers up her arms and body. She sucked in a breath, shutting her eyes as her body responded to every of his touches. "You look beautiful and seductive in it."

"I appreciate you dressing up for me for my day but I would want you without it now," he whirled her to him and captured her lips instantly, taking her by surprise. Kissing her with every ounce and passion in him. She responded back to his kiss, kissing him back with every fire and desire in her. Their mouths explored each others' as she reached out to feel the hard planes of his chest under her palms. She loved every ounce of this man and how he made her feel.

They continued to kiss each other and explore each other with their hands. A moan escaped her lips when his hand slowly made its way into her dress, igniting the burning desire in her as his fingers grazed her bare skin, working their way to her panties.

"Man, you smell amazing," he broke the kiss and went for her neck. Trailing hungry yet soft kisses on them. "I could go and on without stopping."

She smiled but her breathing hitched with his fingers gripped her panties. If she let him continue, she might not have the time to explain her visit. She ought to clear any misunderstanding between them before exploring further. She gripped his hand beneath her dress, halting him.

He stopped kissing her and raised his face to look at her. A worried curious look was etched across his face. "What's wrong? Did I do something wrong? Is something troubling you?"

"No, no? You didn't do something wrong," she answered. Feeling a little upset when his lips left her neck.

"Jane?" She was startled when suddenly and instantly pulled away from her. The look he harbored across his face was instantly replaced by surprise. He pulled away from her and flickered on the lights, the bright lights shunned out the dim light. Illuminating the whole room.

But she was more stunned when she saw the look on his face, a look filled with shock and query. What's going on? Why was he throwing her that look– like she was some strange being or something?

"Jane?" He called again. His voice sounded surprised. "What are you doing here?"

She was caught off guard at that question. What did he mean by that? Yes, she showed up unannounced because she wanted to surprise him but asking her that sounded absurd. Wasn't she supposed to visit him any day?

"What do you mean why am I here? Shouldn't I be here?" She asked when she found her voice, running her gaze over his naked upper body and the white towel wrapped across his tiny waist.

The shock was still evident in his eyes.

"I never expected it to be you—- I mean I wasn't expecting you…. When did you show up? You should've called to tell me you were coming…"

"I wanted to surprise you on your birthday, that's why I didn't call, you never picked the ones I called or replied to any of the messages I sent you…... .and what do you mean by you didn't expect it to be me?"

She took slow steps toward him, prompting him to take some steps backward. His eyes a mixture of fear and surprise like someone caught in a devious act.

"If you didn't expect it to be me, who then were you kissing and saying those words to?"

"I thought it was her!" Hugo didn't know when that word flew out his mouth and he was forced to bite his lips and shut his eyes. Feeling stupid. What did he just say?

"Her?" Jane arched a brow as the whole scene registered in her brain. She spun from him to the bed. Does it mean the heart shaped love and lingerie wasn't hers to begin with? And now she thought of it, she reached out to pick up the red lingerie, gawking at the laced seductive fabric. She checked it on her body which turned out not to be her size. She was a bit skinny but this lingerie looked like it would suit a girl with a thick body.

Feeling angry and stupid, she spun to him. Trying to calm her raging nerves, the sizzling fury brewing in her. She tried to compose herself as she asked the one question she thought she would never ask in her entire life. The one question she thought was only in existence in movies or dramas. Never knew she would one day be asking this one question to a man she trusted her whole life, given her whole body and being to.

Standing before her was the one she never believed would do such a thing to her. Someone she gave up some crucial aspect of her life for.

"WHO IS SHE!" She queried with a raised voice.