His eyes were like chains that immobilised you without any touch.
Only a glance was necessary to make you shiver and, in his eyes, you just appeared as a little prey. An innocent and confused fawn that maybe should have escaped as soon as possible.
Your bones still did not move and your mind was wandering across desolated lands of perturbation. These lands were intangible since your body was in a place you did not know and you asked yourself how you ended up here. You were lost, totally.
«What are your Bambi eyes searching for? », even his voice was alluring despite the fact that you had no idea who he was and maybe you should have stayed in your blissful ignorance.
As if you lost your memory, you just shook your shoulders, unable to speak. The feeble and wise voice in your head told you not to answer and ignore his attention and go away but, just like a stupid child, you replied with a quiet tone of voice, «Uhm… My friend… ».
Yes, you were searching for your friend, and your memory came back with your preoccupations since you had no idea where he was and you promised to your best friend that you would have brought him home since he was reckless and he got himself in trouble so often.
Your friend had the brilliant idea to spend his free time and his money in a Casino for mysterious reasons, since it was his eighteenth birthday and he wanted to do something wild, you were just some months older than he was. You just hoped to find him before it could be too late and maybe you were not fit to do the babysitter especially for a not so adult person like him but you were sure that maturity was more a mental thing than a question of age. You did not feel so mature this moment.
These thoughts have occupied your head for a little time, until the mysterious man spoke again, «So, you’re all alone now… I’ve never seen you here before, otherwise I certainly would remember. », he smirked, half closing his eyes that were still studying you and you could admit that you felt a little uncomfortable but, at the same time, very attracted as if this man was a siren that was chanting a delightful melody and you were a lost sailor at the mercy of the dangerous waves and his deadly charm.
«These are not the kinds of places I’m used to frequent. », you answered with a note of cynicism, as you did not want to be compared with all the irresponsible persons who were here, who were losing their mind and dignity with all these vicious games.
Dice just giggled at your manifestation of integrity even if your cheeks were still burning because of the embarrassment. Posing a hand over his mouth, he said, « There's always a first for everything, even for visiting places like this. », he looked for your gaze but you just escaped from his eyes because you did not want to be trapped so you tried staring in other directions or the crowd around you.
«I’d think you want to be my guide. », maybe you were not that naïve or so stupid to believe in the kindness of a stranger. In fact, you were naïve for real but you wanted to appear confident and wary because the danger was under the corner… Or in front of you.
«I would be glad but such a rude host I am, I’ve not even present myself to this graceful creature. », his voice was deep and cheerful that a shiver crossed your spine and you blinked your eyes, sighed.
He continued, saying, «My name is King Dice and yours, darling? », he asked with his usual charm. Then, with an infinite grace, he grabbed your hand and with his lips he almost touched the back of it, as if a butterfly posed on your hand so delicate and fleeting that you lost some seconds to contemplate his gesture.
Your hand was just so squishy and warm, he could perceive its softness under his gloves and he felt a little blue leaving it. Hands were one of his favourite parts of a body, one of those things he saw first. Dice loved admiring their features, size, if they were cared of, polished, or jewelled and every detail that made him wondering about the type of person before him. With melancholy, he left your hand exhibiting the usual elegance that characterized him, and even you felt a little blue, you already missed his delicate touch. It was the first time someone gave you this kind of attention and, despite he was a stranger, the sensation of being desired by someone was so enjoyable that a sweet smile appeared on your face and even Dice returned your same smile. With a timid voice, since you were still embarrassed for his gallant behaviour, you presented yourself declaring your name and his eyes got brighter as if he heard something wonderful.
«So, dearest, let me be your guide. », proposed Dice and he seemed so motivated to be your knight this night but then a pungent thought hit your mind and you remembered something important.
«I don’t know… I’ve to find my friend… », but Dice did not give up so easily, so he just looked at you with an expression of sorrow, he was so desolated hearing this from you. You and him have already met and you were breaking his heart so early, cruel of you.
«Oh, such a shame. I don’t think your friend would catch himself in trouble, let him have his fun. », he suggested, exhibiting a gentle smile and maybe you did not have to worry so much about your friend who was still an adult and he could take care of himself alone, he was not a child anymore.
To convince you further, «Maybe you should relax yourself a little more, dear. You seem so nervous and tense. Let’s go somewhere else more intimate, what do you think? », gallantly, he offered his arm so he could accompany you arm in arm across the corridors and other mysterious areas of the Casino since this place was truly very crowded and you needed more peace for your head that was getting heavier.
Without saying a word, as if you were completely enchanted, you just nodded, grabbing his arm and his smile just went wide. Your friend was not the only one allowed to do something crazy this night and you had the right to have some fun as well.
«Then, a lovely sweetheart like you can’t be alone in a beautiful night like this. », he said, nodding slowly as he accompanied you in a more peaceful place where you two could be alone. Even the murmurs, as you strolled, got lower and far away until they became ancient echoes. Walking with him was like dancing because his moves were graceful but firm and you could not escape from his grip, not that you were trying to do it. Despite some stares that looked through your direction that were coloured of envy and jealousy because everyone wanted to be in your shoes right now but you just ignored them concentrating yourself in the study of his high and willowy figure.
«You’re very gentle and gallant… », you just spoke without thinking and you still asked yourself why this man was so kind with you since there were so many interesting and succulent preys to catch since you did not possess all that money to throw away in some Casino’s games. There would be another reason of his kindness, maybe.
«I’m a gentleman, after all. », King smirked and there were no more envy eyes to study your moves since the two of you were all alone, nearby a mysterious door.
«Uhm… I bet you act like this with all the new guests. », Dice looked at you with an expression of curiosity, laughing softly, and then he posed his hand on the doorknob. He looked at you with malice, saying, «Oh, you’d lose this bet, darling. I may say I’m an excellent… Observer. », and then he opened the door, taking you by the hand and you perceived that warm feeling again as your hands touched. Automatically, you grabbed his hand letting him to guide you inside the room that seemed the chamber of a real king.
Everything looked so expensive and elegant that you remained enchanted to admire every element of this room for several minutes like if you were a visitor of an art museum. You just lost yourself contemplating the big and lavish chandelier that fell down from the ceiling coloured by a light tone of lilac, the refined wall decorated with arabesques that seemed came from another epoch, not to mention the majestic pictures that hanged on the wall that represented wealthy and notorious aristocratics and sovereigns. You felt so miserable and little in front of this richness, this was not your element. With only one of those pictures, if you would have sold him, you would have paid the bills of all this year and it was quite unfair.
Dice, noting your discomfort, just asked, «Why so blue, dear? », he seemed a little worried but his smile kept shining brighter than the light that came from that gigantic chandelier.
You moaned, shaking your shoulders, «Uhm… No, it’s fine, everything is so… Wealthy, it’s pretty impressing… Surreal… », surely, these persons did not know what financial trouble meant, and you have not even seen a banknote of 500$ in all your life so you could not even imagine what true prosperity was.
«Ah, don’ feel uncomfortable, darling, and remember: true richness comes from soul and not from your bank balance. », the tone he used this time was paternal and sweet and maybe he saw something in you, or in your soul, that could be precious and, most of all, priceless since money could not buy everything. After all, he has already said to be a great observer and you could imagine so many things by this sentence.
Then, gently, he posed his hand on your cheek, caressing you, «You don’t have to envy them, sweetie, the only thing they possessed was money, since their souls were so vacant… », his touch was so delicate and, despite the gloves that covered his hands, you were able to feel his warmth on your skin. Your cheeks were burning, as red as two strawberries, and he found it very tender. Maybe his gestures were finalised to make you embarrassed and, since you were not complaining, he persisted in his mission.
«Uhm… So, is this the reason you approached me…? », it could be an answer or an affirmation, you were not so sure about it, so you just supposed Dice was attracted by your humility, since, by your clothes and attitudes, everyone could say you did not belong to this world made of pageantry and elegance.
«It could be fate… Or luck, who knows, my dear? », with his thumb, King caressed your cheekbone, and another tremor crossed your spine, your face was not only red but also warm, and you hoped he did not notice it so much but, maybe, he did because he would have not acted so caring and seductive if you were not so easy to frustrate. With only a soft touch, Dice was able to make you melt like soft ice cream under the burning sun. And he did not answer at your question, mysteries and some little lies had to be taken into consideration with this man.
You were not going to be alone this night, at least. For one night, someone would love you, even if it was not mean to last, and if it was fake, it did not matter. This warm feeling was so suave and delicate and, even if it was some false love, you wanted him to hug you telling you all those sweet little things and you would have donated to him everything, for this night. Only one night. Anyway, you did not confess this to him, since you did not desire to appear like a desperate who begged for some pieces of affection.
With another caress, he moved away a lock of your morbid hair behind your hair, «Oh, even melancholy looks beautiful on you, dear. », said Dice, smirking and then he escorted you, still holding your hand, towards a luxurious bed and, even if he found you so lovely wearing that melancholy, he intended to help you to get rid of it. Because your smile was lovelier than this, a sad face was so unfair.
His hands laid on your hips, and he took a seat on the bed inviting you to sit down on his lap, and you found yourself so flattered but also so dazed, your face was still a flame and he chuckled.
«You’re so agitated, just relax with me. », and King invited you again to lay on his knee and you just gave up and, with some timidity, you followed his moves and he welcomed you in a soft embrace, caressing your skin and the distance between his face and yours was so feeble.
From your mouth escaped a soft gasp and he just smiled maliciously keeping messaging your back and shoulders with his expert and lascivious hands. There was no way you were not going to relax under his sweet touch and attentions and you felt so spoiled and comfortable that, without even realize, you closed your eyes, laying your head on his shoulder as if you were about to fall asleep.
«I said relaxed and not sleeping, that’s adorable. », Dice whispered in your ear, playing with your hair, and you moaned and then your heart got beating faster when his lips touched the skin of your neck, it was a delicate touch, something so tender, not a real kiss, and Dice was just breathing your fragrance that he found paradisiac. From his mouth came out little whispers, «I like your perfume… I wonder if I may take a taste…», and the lechery in his voice became more evident and even his role of gentleman was changing in something more allusive and sinful. A sin that you were not going to regret. His delicate kiss on your neck became a gentle bite of love and from your lips came out sighs of pleasure and confusion since he took you unprepared.
«Don’t be afraid, darling. Trust me, I’d never hurt you. », he almost purred in your ear and you answered with other moans and he chuckled in response at your reaction. You just did not know what to say, your heart was at his mercy. Your body was melting under his soft touch as he caressed the back of your head, keeping whispering sweet nothing in your ears and he was even able to perceive your skin that was shivering thanks to his gestures and this was miraculous. The embarrassment you perceived was incalculable and you could not do anything to stop your heart that thumped faster and faster until your chests touched each other and he could feel your beat so close to him.
«Are your little heart beating for me? », he smirked, seductively, kissing your clavicle, with the delicacy of a dragonfly that flew at the water’s edge.
In response, you bit your lip, holding a gasp, because all seemed surreal and you could not resist anymore. In your mind, a fog made of passion took possession of your rationality and, despite that smart and wise little voice inside your head said to you not to be deceived because he was just tricking you with his gentle and luxurious ways, and you needed to cool your brain until it was too late. No, listening to that voice was impossible and the only words that came out from your lips were translated by him as an encouragement. What was the sense to stop, if you were having so much fun?
Dice took your chin between his thumb and forefinger, lifting it, so he could looked you in the eyes, and he asked, «Would you like me to continue?», seeing you so timid, maybe it was more appropriate to ask since he was still a gentleman and he did not mean to traumatize you.
The answer was so clear, you already knew what you wanted and that little voice was dead so there was no one who would have stopped you, not even your consciousness.
With some more determination, you nodded, confessing, «Truly, I’d love it! », your voice was warm and low, and his eyes went wide and he was the one now to feel seduced by your Bambi eyes, as he has defined them when you two met before.
He showed to you a half smile, questioning, «Would you donate me a little kiss, my dear? », and the two of you were still staring in each other eyes, he was too direct that you were taken unprepared but you could expect everything from this man.
You knew what he meant, but you just acted innocently, he could not be the only one to play, so you got closer to him, giving him a sweet but ephemeral kiss on the cheek and his expression became astonished but amused since it was something lovely. Then, his embrace embedded you, the warm feeling got stronger, but he decided to play a little dirtier and he took you by surprise again, stealing you a real kiss so your mouths touched each other. He whispered between your lips some compliments, and your breaths melted each other and you did the same, whispering his name with adoration. This kiss was sweet and slow, a little taste of passion, and you, getting closer to him, posed your hands on his shoulders desiring to hug him so he pressed you against his chest letting the two of you falling on the queen-size bed like two feathers that flew in the wind.
You fell over him, as a lightweight, and he remained staring at you as if you were a celestial creature come from up above, caressing your cheek with his forefinger and you could admit that you felt in Paradise. His finger, from your face, moved to the bottom of your body, as if he was drawing something on your skin, he reached your neck and your chest, while with the other hand he was dragging you to him until the distance between you and him was null. This time, you kissed him, the innocence of before abandoned you so he smiled, kissing you and touching the skin under your shirt, as he tried to undress you. His kisses became harsher, he bit your lips, licking them and you followed his rhythmic as you lost your breath. Feeling his touches on your back, you gasped and he took the opportunity to taste in more depth your mouth with his tongue while he moved his body, changing the position, to put you under him this time so you could not escape anymore.
Dice encircled your face with his hands, showered you with kisses, this gesture of affection made you blush even more and you just felt so desired and protected, you have never felt something like this before, a sensation of tenderness and warmth that you could not explain to yourself but everything appeared so perfect but a little painful, you sighed. Maybe you just wanted this not to end.
Noticing your melancholy, that was come back without any reason –or maybe it was just nostalgia for this moment that was not over yet but you missed it yet-, he said softly, «Oh, no, dear, don’t be emotional, there’s no reason to be blue. », despite he thought you were so lovely with those watery eyes. He caressed with his thumb your cheekbone, and you felt a little guilty.
«No, I’m not sad. », you were just unable to contain your endless joy so you said, «I’m not used to this, I mean… To be so… Pampered… », his expression seemed confused as if he did not believe it.
«Oh, darling, that’s bad! Luckily, I’m here! », and maybe Dice was glad about it, so you had nothing to complain since you were still the most envied person in this huge casino. Maybe you would frequent this place more often and you could not imagine that the fun could be so diversified and this kind of fun did not dislike you at all.
While you were lost in your thoughts, he started devouring you with harsh kisses in your neck, as he bit and lick you, you breathed hardly, and even other parts of your body were shivering as your hunger for him became difficult to tolerate and King could continue for hours to make you suffer like this. Your desires had to be expressed, he wanted you to confess your sin.
«What do you want me to do, sweetie, uhm? », maybe Dice just desired being the one at your mercy now- or make you believe it-, but it would have been fine for both anyway. This was an opportunity that came from Heaven, it was true luck so you could not waste an occasion like this.
Actually, there were so many things you wanted him to do but maybe it was going too far and you should have left some moments for another occasion and do not consume all his curiosity towards you. You had not to be greedy so you confessed, «Would you hug me, please? It’s all I need… », your voice did not hide double meanings and, perhaps, it was what you truly searched for this night. Not some lust, but some affection, even if it came from a stranger, it could fill your empty heart someway. Even Dice felt touched and softened hearing your request, so he caressed your head, kissing your cheek, and he embraced you tightly, as if he was protecting you from some monsters or malevolent entities and it was something sweeter than malicious. In some way, even Dice himself felt a real feeling of warmth in his broken soul that he has never perceived before. As much as it could be ephemeral, it was meant to last in your heart, this sensation of infinite fondness was so comfortable and pleasing that you found your smile again and even King noticed it and he kissed your forehead tenderly, it seemed he was addicted from kissing you but you were, too. Anyway, he did not want to force you and he could admit that he liked this moment being sweet and innocent, it was so rare feeling this kind of sentiment in a cursed place like this so he would have kept this memory jealously in his mind. The memory of you.
