His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

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Seeing Nola pouting, Elvis frowned and softened. “Be a good girl. You’ve slept for a whole day. It’s time to get up and have some food.”

Nola was stunned, thinking, “I slept a whole day?! Oh, so he just got off work and returned…”

“A whole day?!” she accidentally twisted, and the soreness overwhelmed her again. “Why didn’t Alisa wake me up?!” Nola wondered what Alisa would think of her.

She was supposed to behave like a decent lady, but now…

“I told her not to. You were drained last night, so I thought you could rest today. Well, I didn’t know you would sleep for a whole day.”

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Nola’s cheeks were burning red. She didn’t know what to say because she knew Alisa must have realized what had happened last night based on what Elvis said.

of himself.

Elvis felt guilty. He rarely lost contro d

“Sorry. I lost control.” Nola was

out, trying to scoop her up.

ned. She didn’t expect Elvis would apologize to her. Before she could react, Elvis reached

She wrapped the blanket tightly and said, “I’m still tired. Can I have a day off, please?” Subconsciously, she thought Elvis wanted to do it again, which entertained him.

He patted her head and explained, “Who do you think I am? A monster? Let me carry you to the bathroom. A hot bath will make you feel better.” His soft tone made her confused. In just a few days, they already looked like a couple.

what she should do or how she could

“I’m… naked.”

wrapped her in the blanket and scooped the girl in the blanket. Nola looked back at the sheet,

she thought there was supposed to be blood on

was there not?

in her ear. Nola blushed again. She looked away, avoiding meeting his eyes and feeling stupid to ask such

me?! I’m always a

Elvis put her down and filled the tub for her. Soon, the steamy air filled the room and blurred his figure. Nola felt that the steam also ravel her thoughts. Looking

if Nola could bear that

seriously said, “You know I’m not a self–control

back to her senses and understood his words. She knew Elvis was not so good at managing his

am I to you?” Nola blurted out. She believed that

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thought she would hate their sex and even hate Elvis, but she didn’t. All she owned was the embarrassment that made her unable to

a

“But…”

him, or she wouldn’t stay in the bathroom with him. Nola knew that someday she would sleep with him.

really happened, Nola felt it wasn’t that hard

you questioning? You don’t have to overthink. I told you

you fall in someone else in the future?”

husband. She couldn’t ask him for more, but she really wanted to be noted if

not,” Elvis stood up straight and firmly said,

before that Elvis had a childhood sweetheart. They used to be a loving couple, but the girl passed away before they got engaged. After

wouldn’t love anyone,

bathroom. Elvis spoke to soothe her, “Don’t overthink. Now, take a hot bath. Then, come downstairs to grab some food, OK?”

had mixed feelings in her heart. Elvis loved that girl so much even though that girl was dead. Somehow, Nola was a bit jealous of

lucky to be loved by such