Ch. 126..130: Forbidden Heat R18 Chapter 126-130

Chapter 126: Pleasurable Practice

I moaned softly in response, and I felt my body heating up where his hands were touching me. His big palm caressed and squeezed my breasts before playing with both my nipples at the same time. He twirled my nipples between his fingertips and my breath became labored. I just had sex with Edward earlier today and my body was still very sensitive.

“Your body is even more sensitive than usual today. Your nipples are hard and you’re already so wet here,” Lucien whispered into my ear. His used his foot to nudge my legs wide apart before dipping his fingers into the hot wetness in between my legs. His fingers stroked my sopping wet opening up and down slowly. My opening and insides were still throbbing and aching from Edward’s attacks on them earlier in the day and yesterday.

Lucien plunged one of his fingers inside of my pussy and I winced at the slight pain that accompanied his entrance. My pussy was sore, I don’t think I could take it if Lucien inserted his huge cock inside me. I let of small cries of discomfort as I tried to relax the walls of my pussy to lessen the pain.

“Does it hurt? Did Edward treat you harshly? I guess I’ll have to comfort you here...” Lucien hissed in my ear as his finger curled inside of my hole. I moaned when I felt his fingertip against my sensitive spot.

“Please stop...” I pleaded softly.

“But we haven’t even started yet. Edward was lecturing me about playing fair, yet he took you away from me and tried to keep you to himself. How is that fair?” Lucien complained while laughing a little.

“Lucien...Ah! Ahhh” I called out his name before moaning loudly with pleasure. Lucien inserted two thick fingers inside of my pussy as his other hand pinched and rubbed roughly on my clit. It hurts a little, but it feels so pleasurable at the same time. Lucien kissed me greedily, taking my moans and cries into his mouth. His tongue inside of my mouth is so hot and so demanding. We’ve been having sex more frequently lately. I wonder if we will continue like this after Angela moves in.

“Did Edward touch you inside here too? He did, right?” Lucien asked rhetorically as he pumped his fingers deeper and faster into my dripping hole. It felt so good, and my insides were melting around his fingers. He’s making me feel even more sensitive there and I was feeling his touch much more than usual. I wanted to cum already.

“You’re quivering inside. It feels good, right? Want it harder?” Lucien whispered between our kisses. I couldn’t reply as I panted and moaned noncoherently.

“Lucien...” I moaned his name while he continued to finger me. His other hand grabbed my leg to spread them further before returning to stroke my clit in fast circular motions. I felt my legs shuddering as my climax was fast approaching and my pussy clenched around his fingers.

“Are you going to come already? You’re so hot inside” Lucien teased. His fingers teased me more intensely and I felt my juices pouring out to wet my legs. I was very close to cumming.

“Yes...make me cum...please!” I cried out. Lucien’s face was so close to mine as he stared at my erotic face. His green eyes never left my face as I climax. He held me close to his body as my body shook from the impact of my orgasm. I panted hard while Lucien planted gentle kisses along the side of my neck.

“Do you want to do it from the back or the front?” Lucien asked as he removed his fingers from my hole. I winced and sighed a little as I felt his fingers sliding out of my aching folds.

“I can’t...anymore...” I replied weakly. My pussy hurts, I don’t think I can take Lucien’s cock inside of me right now.

“It’s too sore? I’ll try to be gentle. Try to hang on, Natalia, it’ll be over soon,” Lucien whispered as he lifted me up into his arms.

He laid me gently on the table. I felt the cold hardness of the wood against my naked back, then Lucien was pushing my legs up and spreading them wide apart. He stood in between my legs as he started to unbuckle his belt and undo his pants. He’s going to fuck me...

“Lucien...please be gentle...” I pleaded as I braced myself for his entrance.

“Relax...I’ll make you feel good too,” Lucien told me lovingly as he positioned the head of his thick cock at my entrance. I felt it stretching my opening a little as he rubbed it against me. Lucien slowly screwed his cock inside of me. True to his words, he was being extra careful with me. Since I was very wet, it wasn’t too hard for him to slowly sink his dick into my hole. Inch by inch he pushed into me, pausing whenever I clenched around him. It hurts a little but soon I was feeling too good to feel the pain as I felt him fill me deeper and deeper.

“It’s all in. How are you feeling?” Lucien asked with concern after he had buried the length of his whole shaft into my cave. I felt so good, and it was in so deep. I could feel his shape and heat so clearly because he wasn’t wearing a condom. I wonder if it’s a brother thing, they seem to like to do it raw with me.

“I’m...ok,” I replied softly as I clenched around him a little in response.

“Good. Let’s practice since we’ll be doing this a lot more after I’m married. You won’t allow me to sleep with Angela, so you’ll have to take the responsibility of warming my bed. You can act as my wife instead,” Lucien explained as he smiled teasingly at me.

Chapter 127: Peace

“You’re in so deep...” I moaned and panted. I could feel Lucien’s big cock so deeply inside of me as he started to move in and out of my hole slowly and patiently. I know this was supposed to make it easier on me but for some reason, I felt him even more distinctly and he was able to pierce me even more deeply than when we did it before. My pussy walls were slowly stroked by his length when he shoved in and then pulled out slowly from me.

“Can you feel me here?” Lucien asked as he pressed down on my abdomen with the palm of his hand.

“No! don’t do that...” I protested as he applied even more pressure on my lower stomach. It felt like he was stroking my g-spot from the outside by pressing my sensitive spot against his cock. It feels weird...it’s too much for me to handle.

Lucien just chuckled softly at my reaction as he continued to push down on my abdomen. I became even more sensitive as the upper part of my tunnel was pressed down to grind against his cock as he thrusted inside me. After a while of feeling Lucien pumping inside of my cunt, I was on the verge of cumming. His cock was stirring up my insides and hitting my sensitive spots as his hand pressed down on my stomach.

“Lucien...” I cried out his name in a strained voice.

“Let’s cum together, Natalia,” Lucien whispered as his hand teased my clit. He began pounding into me faster and harder. It’s so deep and I felt the soreness of my pussy as he thrusted harder. Lucien got bigger inside of me, and he was moaning and panting hard now. He’s going to cum very soon and so was I. I wrapped my legs around him and he lifted my hips off the table to pump his hard cock into me harder and rougher. Our writhing bodies slapped against each other as we raced towards our release.

I screamed out loud before covering my mouth with my hand when my orgasm came. Lucien groaned loudly as he thrusted deeply inside of me, spewing his hot semen deep inside of my love hole. He panted my name as he continued to pump his seed into me. He hugged my head to his chest as he rode out his climax. I felt his pulsing hot cock twitched madly inside of me before it settled down. I was too tired to move, and I felt my consciousness slipping away from me...

...

Lucien watched over Natalia silently as she slept. Lucien dressed Natalia in her clothes before carrying her back to her bedroom. When Lucien arrived at Natalia’s bedroom door, the door swung open immediately as Reiner stepped out of the room to greet them. Reiner did not look shocked at the sight of Natalia in Lucien’s arms. Lucien walked in and put Natalia on her bed before turning to Reiner.

“Take care of Natalia. Make sure she never escapes from the house ever again,” Lucien directed before turning on his heels to leave the room.

“Yes, Master Lucien,” Reiner replied with a professional bow.

...

Many days have passed but I haven’t heard anything from Lucien regarding my prospect to start working or job hunting. He said that he would consider it, so he didn’t actually promise me anything. Meanwhile, I was in the same situation as before. I was stuck here in the house in something similar to being under house arrest. I needed to find something to do before I die of boredom, so I decided to pick up watercolor painting. I used to study this a long time ago and picking it up again seemed like a good way to kill the time. I spent the past few days with Reiner by my side and I truly enjoyed his company.

Reiner was always with me and sometimes Laura would join us. We spent time in the garden where I could paint the different flowers that were present in the estate garden and in the greenhouse. I wouldn’t say that I was very talent at painting, but I didn’t do too badly either. Reiner always complimented my paintings and stuck to my side throughout the day to see if I needed anything. I wasn’t sure if his compliments were completely true or accurate, but it made me happy, nonetheless.

“What are you painting today, Natalia?” Reiner asked as he came to stand next to me. I was sitting on a wooden chair in front of the aisle with my full set of watercolors and brushes with me.

“I was thinking of painting these violet flowers. Aren’t they pretty?” I replied with a bright smile. Being with Reiner always put me in a good mood.

“Yes, they’re pretty...but My Lady is the prettiest,” Reiner said as he took a lock of my hair and kissed it.

It’s amazing how Reiner can always make my heart skip a beat. I guess just like most girls, I’m a sucker for these small romantic gestures. Reiner is very considerate as always and he caters to my every need. He is an excellent butler, that is for sure. However, I feel like we’ve been getting closer over the past days, and I hope that I’ll learn more about him soon. After all, his almost blank and empty room that I visited did not give me any clues at all about him or his personal life. This man is very difficult to figure out.

Reiner seemed to be in a pleasant mood nowadays and nothing has happened after our last argument at Zak’s movie premiere. No one seems to know about my relationship with Zak yet, which means that Reiner did not mention it to anyone. I’m not sure what changed his mind, but I will eternally be thankful to him for this. I had so much to handle already and adding the mess with Zak would surely kill me. Dealing with Zak meant dealing with his mother, Madame Francesca as well. I shudder with fear whenever I think of her. I hope we never have to meet again. Unfortunately, I am certain that she will be at Lucien’s wedding...

“Natalia...Natalia...” I snapped out of my messy thoughts as I heard Reiner calling my name softly.

“Sorry...I was thinking of random things...again,” I replied with sheepish smile.

“What were you thinking about?” Reiner asked curiously.

“Nothing much...just random stuff. Can you bring a chair over and sit there?” I asked Reiner with a smile. He’ll be so surprised.

“Ok...but why do I need to sit there?” Reiner asked but still decided to fulfill my request.

“Good, there is fine. Just sit on the chair and look my way...” I instructed. Reiner looked a little awkward right now, but it did not impact how handsome he looks. The lighting is just right, it was making his hair shine a beautiful red color and his clear blue eyes seem to sparkle more.

“What am I supposed to do...?” Reiner asked uncomfortably as he started looking around. He probably doesn’t understand why he should just be sitting there.

“Sit still and look my way. Just relax...you’re going to be stuck sitting there for a while,” I replied with a small smile.

“Why will I be stuck here?” Reiner asked looking a little troubled.

“Just sit still and look as handsome as you can. I’m going to paint you,” I finally told him what I planned to do.

“What?! No...no...you should go back to painting the violets like you mentioned before,” Reiner replied in shock as he jumped off the chair.

“Sit back down...now. I’m going to paint you with the violets in the background. The purple will contrast so well with the red of your hair. R...sit,” I explained and ordered for him to sit down once more. Just like a loyal dog, Reiner sighed loudly as he flopped back down onto the chair. Maybe I’ll just paint his moody face; it was so cute as well. If I told him that he would get a bit mad...let’s test it...

“Hahaha! Your sulking face is so cute R. Did anyone ever tell you that?” I teased him shamelessly.

“Never! I told you before, no one has ever referred to me as cute...it’s weird for a man to be called cute,” Reiner replied in a huff. Teasing Reiner is so fun.

“Just sit still. Bear with me for a bit...” I instructed as I started to get to work.

Chapter 128: Another Start

“You’ve been painting for a while, Miss Natalia. How about some afternoon tea? I’ll set it up over here for you,” Laura spoke up in a small voice as she pushed over a silver cart.

“That would be nice. I could use a break...and I guess so can Reiner,” I replied. I’m so thankful to have Laura as one of my maids. She is such a perfectionist.

“I heard that you have a nickname for Mister Reiner,” Laura started to shyly make conversation while she set up the afternoon tea table.

“Oh yes, I do actually. I...don’t use it much when other people are around...” I replied. I didn’t tell her that we promised to use his nickname only when we were alone.

“We, the staff, have been pestering Mr. Reiner for his nickname so that perhaps we could use it to call him too, but he’s been very stubborn about telling us and won’t let us give him a nickname either. Even the older maids and butlers have nicknames...” Laura went on with her story of Reiner.

“I see...” I replied as I crooked a brow at Reiner. He looked away immediately.

“All done. Please let Mr. Reiner give me a call if you want anything else. I’ll be happy to assist you as always. The weather is very nice today, Miss Natalia, so please enjoy your time outside,” Laura said after she had completed setting up the afternoon tea set. She bowed a little before pushing the silver cart away leaving me alone once more with Reiner.

“Come here, R. Let’s have afternoon tea together,” I said excitedly as I gestured for him to take a seat at the afternoon tea table. I love having afternoon tea with Reiner. More accurately, I love doing most things with him...his presence relaxes me.

Reiner came over and sat where I had indicated. Reiner’s face was a little red, I guess he’s feeling a little shy from Laura’s story about him. I wonder if Reiner has a real nickname that other people like his friends or family calls him by.

I walked to stand behind him before wrapping my arms around his neck and shoulders. I leaned my head on his a little and I could feel his soft red hair against the side of my face. He feels so warm in my arms and he smells so simple and clean.

“What are you doing, Natalia?” Reiner asked as his body stiffened.

“Hugging you...what else?” I replied lazily.

“Stop it, Natalia. Someone might see us,” Reiner said sternly as he started to disengage my arms from his upper body.

“Relax. No one is here...” I replied, refusing to let go of him.

“If someone see us like this, there will be nothing but trouble,” Reiner continued to protest.

“Are you scared?” I continued to tease him.

“I’m not scared for myself, I’m scared for you,” Reiner replied seriously. He’s so adorable.

“Then there’s no need to be scared. Let’s talk about something else...what about that story Laura just talked about you being so stubborn to give your nickname?” I changed the subject.

“...I don’t have a nickname,” Reiner said flatly.

“Really? That can’t be. Well, I don’t have a nickname either since I hated all the nicknames people came up with for me. It’s always Nat, Natty or Talia...I wouldn’t say that I’m a big fan of those names...” I replied as I laughed. We do have something in common, I guess.

“You should sit down and have some cake and tea,” Reiner said softly as he tried to gently untangle my arm from his neck.

“In a bit...do you like the nickname I gave you?” I asked curiously as I tried to keep my arms around his neck.

“I do...” Reiner replied a little shyly as he looked away.

“Then why don’t you let the others call you R too? It’ll probably make them feel closer to you,” I suggested as I softly stroked his soft red hair. Just as I had thought before, it feels like I’m stroking an orange fox.

“...I only like it when you call me that,” Reiner replied softly, so soft that I almost didn’t catch it.

“I see...so you don’t like it when other people call you with that name, right? Hahaha! My little fox is so loyal and cute!” I cried out with joy. I couldn’t stop laughing.

“You seem to be in a good mood...” Reiner stated his observation before smiling a little at me.

“Of course, I am!” I replied joyfully.

I finally ceased my embrace and sat down in the chair opposite him on the afternoon tea table. Laura and the kitchen staff prepared so many things for me including pepper mint tea, scones, clotted cream, various cakes, sandwiches, and macarons. I didn’t remember when my next health check-up was, but the results would probably be off-the-charts unhealthy based on what I have been eating. Oh well...

The red velvet cake caught my attention, so I decided to try that first. It tasted decent enough, but it was a little too sweet and the texture was perhaps too dry? I was suddenly reminded of the cakes that Reiner used to bake for me. Since he’d been busy spending time by my side, he probably didn’t have time to bake any cake...or do anything else for that matter.

“Open wide...” I instructed Reiner as I offer some red velvet cake for him on a silver fork.

“Umm...I can help myself,” Reiner refused as I had expected.

“Of course, I know a man your age can feed yourself. Regardless, I’ve decided to feed you, so open your mouth...” I said stubbornly. When it came to the race to see who the most stubborn person in the room was, usually I would be the winner. This time would be no different. I will continue to point this this fork at his face and stare at him until he does exactly what I say.

In the end, Reiner sighed loudly as he gave in and allowed me to feed him the red velvet cake. I smiled at him a little when he ate from the fork I offered. This must be the joy of training a fox, I thought and couldn’t stop myself from giggling.

“Does it taste good?” I asked Reiner after I had fed him.

“I think so...” Reiner replied.

“Really? I think it’s not as good as the one you used to bake for me,” I replied with a sad smile.

“Should I bake for you tomorrow?” Reiner offered while flashing me a bright smile.

“Umm...you have to be with me most of the time though...” I stated my slight concern. I didn’t want him baking at night or super early in the morning just so I could have a taste of his cake.

“In that case, why don’t you help me bake? We can be together while we bake and maybe you could pick up some new skills as well. Sounds good?” Reiner suggested brilliantly. I was starting to like all his ideas.

Chapter 129: Reaching Out

“Natalia, why are you here? Do you know what time it is?” Reiner uttered the moment he saw me standing in front of his room’s door.

Once again, he managed to open the door right before I started knocking. It was some time very late at night and the reason I was here was...

“I can’t sleep. I’m tired but too stressed out and no, I don’t know, and I don’t care what time it is. You weren’t asleep, right?” I replied as I pouted at him.

“So, what do you want?” Reiner replied. He was clearly using his big body to block me from entering the room.

“Let me sleep here...please?” I said in a sweet voice as I smile pleadingly at him. This smile works very well on Zak...by the way....

“No. Go back to your room. It’s late. Oh, and if you keep turning up here, I’m going to change rooms,” Reiner replied and began closing the door in my face.

“No! don’t close the door...” I screamed as I pulled on the door. How can he do this to me?

“Natalia...go back to sleep,”

“If I could do that, I wouldn’t be here. Use your head. What about...you come to my room, then?”

“No. Now go back to your room,” Reiner said curtly before closing the door firmly in my face.

What...just happened?! Did he just...shut the door in my face?! What?! Is the sky falling?!

“R! open the door...Reiner, open the door...” I called out to him as I banged softly on the door. It’s late at night so it’ll be bad if I wake everyone up.

I’m sure he can hear me, but I am not getting a response. I guess he’s going to just ignore me until I go back to my room. Maybe I should just head back before he gets sick of me...or...

“I’m just going to sit here until you open the door,” I stated firmly as I sat down in front of his door leaning my back against the wall of the hallway.

Since I can’t fall asleep in my bed, I might as well try my luck trying to fall asleep in the hallway instead. I hated being alone nowadays...whenever I’m alone my mind wanders and the paths that it wanders along aren’t filled with pink rose petals either. The day’s I’ve spent with Reiner by my side helped to dissolve the troubles in my mind. It didn’t just help me forget and keep my fears at bay, it really made me feel a little stronger to have him by my side.

Thinking back on it now, I suppose I never really thought about how Reiner felt to be spending time with me. Perhaps he didn’t think anything at all apart from the fact that it was uncomfortable and awkward to react to my selfish advances. I don’t blame him because it was clear that the one to blame was me. Reiner is rightfully concern of people viewing our relationship and interactions as inappropriate. But then again, since when was any of my relationships and interactions appropriate? I wasn’t sure what was worst, having a relationship with my stepfather, step uncle, step cousin...or my personal butler? Why am I even in this mess?

The key difference is that Reiner is not a Rosenhall, thankfully. However, that also meant that I should not involve him any further in this complicated web that I am in. I’ve asked myself multiple times the same question regarding the other guys that I’m involved with. What future do we have together? The answer was always the same...we didn’t have a future together. The same goes with Reiner. Reiner should have a bright future, if only he isn’t stuck with me. Trying to seduce him without a future in mind was very irresponsible of me. I need to come to my senses and stop this workplace sexual harassment as soon as possible. Thinking about it this way made it funny and less stressing for me.

It’s so quiet now that I could even hear the sound of my own breathing and once again my mind was starting to think of all my troubles. I took my phone out from the pocket of my robe and unlocked it with my fingerprint. I scrolled through random online shopping sites, social media and many other apps to kill the time. Soon, my mind was fully occupied with my troubles and insecurities that I wasn’t even aware at what was on the screen, and I also started to forget that I was sitting here waiting for Reiner to open the door.

‘How was your day? I’m on a business trip abroad. Let’s meet up right away when I’m back. I really miss you...’

A text notification popped up on my screen followed by a selfie photo of a very handsome face with a wicked naughty smile. He’s texting this late at night so he must be in another time zone. I almost laughed with joy and cried in relief as I saw his photo. I was such a fool to think that I was truly alone. How could that be when Zak is always right here?

He’d be so surprised to get an immediate reply. He probably thought I went to bed already. I took a selfie of myself smiling brightly, the lighting in the hallway made me look awful but I’m sure Zak would be happy to see a photo of me, no matter how bad it looked. I sent the photo to him along with the words...

‘Thank you. I love you.’

Immediately, I got a reply back...

‘Why aren’t you asleep? Thank you for? I love you too.’

I smiled a little as tears began to sting my eyes. I’m going to cry...again. It’s been a while, I guess Reiner really won’t be opening the door. He’s probably sick and tired of dealing with my selfish whims and stubbornness. His life will probably be much easier if he was serving someone else. He really drew the short end of the stick when he got stuck with working for me...maybe I should talk to Lucien about replacing him or getting rid of the idea of me having a bodyguard all together. Letting him go is probably the right decision. He should stay away from me before my messed-up life messes his up too. I hugged my knees to my chest and slowly drifted to sleep.

...

It’s been a while and I can sense that Natalia was still in front of my door. How long is she going to sit there? She should have given up and went straight back to her room. She’s oddly quiet now too, is she already asleep? In the hallway?

How many times do I have to tell her to stop dropping by at night? It’ll be bad for her if we were seen. She’s so careless and always just does whatever she wants. I’ll need to put some distance between us, the past week of being together and so close to her is making me feel confused and it’s frustrating...

She’s probably asleep already. I should take her back to her room...

Reiner opened his door softly to find Natalia curled up in a ball and asleep leaning against the wall. She must have fallen asleep while playing with her phone since her phone was still in her hand, Reiner thought to himself as he observed her. He crouched down beside her to take a closer look at her sleeping face. There were faint signs of tear streaks on her face and Reiner did not miss these. He reached out gently to wipe her tears away with his fingertips before lifting her gently into his arms.

Chapter 130: Letting Go

Morning came much faster than I would have liked. I woke up in bed. Not surprisingly, Reiner probably carried me back to my room. In the end, Reiner is a very good-natured and professional guy. Based on my experiences, I could tell when something that was happening in my life was too good to be happening to me. Apart from learning the hard way that these things won’t last, I have also proudly learnt that I should enjoy it while it lasted and that is exactly what I have decided to do in the limited time I had left with Reiner. Afterall, no matter how many times I asked he didn’t even bother to lie to me that he would stay with me forever.

Today, as promised Reiner is going to bake a cake for me and teach me how to do it in the process. I took a quick shower which made me feel so refreshed and energetic. After that Laura helped me get dress in some relaxing clothes. Reiner was waiting for me right in front of my door and I almost ran into him when I opened the door. He looks quite cheerful today, let’s hope that today will be a wonderful day for us. He didn’t mention anything about the small incident last night and neither did I.

Reiner led me to the kitchen where the staff used to do serious cooking. We have another kitchen that was more for show where Lucien and I could grab stuff from the pantry or the fridge. Obviously, Lucien and I didn’t cook and so I have never really been to the ‘serious kitchen’ where the cooking was actually done.

“So, what are we making today? Well, more like you’ll be making it and I’ll be watching” I asked cheerfully as I stood next to Reiner at the kitchen counter.

“Blueberry cheesecake. It’s easy and I know that you like it,” Reiner replied as he began arranging the ingredients on the table.

“What are you doing?” I asked curiously as he came closer.

“Putting an apron on you. I wouldn’t want your clothes to get dirty. Turn around...” Reiner instructed as he started to put the apron over my head and tying it at the back.

Reiner started to explain the ingredients that he had on the table including butter, cream cheese, crackers, blueberry etc. According to Reiner, this was supposed to be a simple cake to make but this wasn’t my idea of simple. There were too many ingredients. I mean, I never knew it required this many ingredients to make a blueberry cheesecake. I think I will start to appreciate all the cakes and bakery that I put in my mouth from now on a lot more than before.

I think Reiner is now explaining the steps of where we have to start. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what he was saying anymore because my mind was no longer focusing on his words or how to make the cake. I could live my whole life without learning how to make a blueberry cheesecake. Right now, my mind was very focused on just taking him in. The way his lips lifted into a small smile when he asked me if I understood what he was saying, the color of his clear blue eyes as they looked straight at me, how his hand moved as he gestured to various things. I had my whole life in front of me to learn how to bake if I wanted; however, I didn’t have a whole life ahead to spend with Reiner.

“Natalia...are you listening?” Reiner asked suddenly as his hand stilled.

“Yea...I’m a little new at this, sorry if I looked confused,” I replied, hopefully smoothly.

As I had guessed, this session was a lot of Reiner explaining and doing all the work while I stood close to his side and watched. It’s fine, I actually preferred it this way. There are a couple of things that I am good at and being in the kitchen is not one of them. To be honest, I’m just too clumsy to yield good results without causing harm and destruction. Perhaps Reiner knew this because he only got me to do the simples of tasks such as crushing the biscuits into small pieces before mixing them with butter to make the crust of the cheesecake.

“You’re doing pretty good...for a newbie” Reiner complimented me with a laugh.

“I would have been quite happy if you didn’t add the ‘for a newbie’ part,” I replied while acting like I was a little mad at him. Reiner just laughed.

After much fun observing on my part and a lot of work on Reiner’s, the cake was completed. It looked and smelled good, and I couldn’t wait to taste it. Rainer helped to remove my apron after he had removed his. I didn’t know being in the kitchen could be this fun but since I didn’t really do much, it was probably spending time and watching Reiner that made it enjoyable.

“It looks so yummy and pretty,” I said as I admired the finished cake.

“I guess you can have a taste, but you can’t eat it now. It needs to be refrigerated for a while...” Reiner said regretfully.

“I’ll be happy with just a taste for now...” I said as I grabbed a fork to steal a little bit of the cake.

Normally, I probably would have begged for him to feed me, but not today. I picked up my own fork and fed myself a small piece of the cake. This tastes so delicious; it really is a wonder how Reiner knows how to do practically everything.

“How is it?” Reiner asked as he waited anxiously for my response.

“How can a cake that you make possibly taste bad? It’s so yummy!” I cried out happily as I laughed.

“It’s time for you to have lunch. I think the staff probably set up lunch for you in the dining room...unless you prefer to have it outdoors?” Reiner asked for my preference as if he knew that I would prefer an outdoor lunch.

However, I had other ideas in mind. Sorry kitchen staff, I’m about to waste your food.

“I want to eat out. As in, in a restaurant outside of the house not just outdoors in the garden,” I stated bravely. Lucien did say that I could go out as long as Reiner accompanied me. So there.

Just bear with me for a little longer Reiner, I promise that I will set you free soon...