"Is this the place?" Draven asked.
"Yes, this is it. Take your luggage and get out," the taxi driver said, opening the trunk.
Draven adjusted his glasses and stepped forward as the driver carefully unloaded the bags. They placed the luggage on the dock, and the taxi drove away. Draven straightened, squinting at the building ahead. So this is where I'll be staying, he thought, pulling out his phone to double-check the location.
He walked up to the door and pressed the doorbell. Ding dong.
Almost immediately, a man opened the door.
"Draven! Long time no see! How have you been?"
"I've been… just fine," Draven replied politely, offering a nod.
"Virelia, come! Honey!" Matilde whispered. Almost instantly, a woman appeared.
Virelia stepped forward gracefully, and Draven couldn't help but notice her striking beauty. Her curves were subtle but captivating, and she moved with an elegance that made the air feel charged.
"Honey… did you call me?" she asked softly.
"Yes," Matilde said, smiling warmly. "This is my nephew. He's grown so much since I last saw him. He'll be staying with us for a while."
Draven inclined his head politely. "Good afternoon. Nice to meet you," he said, trying to hide the surprise he felt at her presence.
Virelia nodded, a faint, welcoming smile on her lips.
"Come in, sir. Make yourself at home," Matilde said, stepping aside. Draven followed him into the house, glancing around at the familiar but changed surroundings, silently wondering what this stay would bring.
Draven paused for a moment. "Uncle… I didn't know you were already married," he said.
"Oh, yeah," Matilde replied with a chuckle. "I didn't even inform anyone. It took a while before I got married, but at least I'm married to a very beautiful, young wife."
Draven nodded silently as they walked inside the house. He glanced around the living room, taking in the details.
"Hey, Virelia, go take him to his room. I want to shower before I leave for work," Matilde said.
Virelia stepped forward. "Please, follow me," she said, lifting Draven's luggage.
Draven followed behind her, his eyes constantly darting despite his efforts to focus elsewhere. Wow… she's actually beautiful, he thought. Her movements were graceful, her presence commanding without even trying.
He felt a jolt of awareness at how her figure moved with each step, and he quickly scolded himself mentally. Focus, Draven.
Virelia spoke softly. "After you… this is your room."
Draven's eyes shot up at her, and he felt his face heat immediately. Red. He swallowed hard, trying to regain composure.
Virelia adjusted the curtains with a faint smile. "Is there a problem?"
"No, no… I'm fine," Draven said quickly, taking back his luggage.
"Thank you," he added as he stepped fully into the room, setting his luggage in the wardrobe and arranging his things. His mind raced — the tension lingered, but he tried to push it aside, reminding himself to stay polite and composed.
As he entered his room, Draven closed the door behind him and lowered his head. Oh… I'm finally here. I didn't even know… uncle has a beautiful wife already. He's married, Draven thought.
He changed into his house clothes and lay on the bed, resting for about two hours. Then there was a knock on his door. Groggily, he sat up and opened his eyes. It wasn't his uncle.
"Hey, boy, come out. Go eat something — I'm about to go to work," Matilde said.
Draven nodded and left his room, making his way to the living room. Virelia was there, giving Matilde a quick kiss.
"Honey, goodbye. See you," she said.
Matilde waved at her, trying to remain composed.
"Behave yourself," Matilde called as he walked out the door.
Draven sat down in the living room, and Virelia brought him his food. She carried a bowl of rice and steak, placing it carefully on the table.
As she set the plate down, Draven's eyes were drawn to her — to her butt. Damn… this is actually big and round. Damn it, I can't hold myself. It's been about a year since I've had… His eyes locked on her curves, his thoughts racing.
Virelia stood up straight, having finished clearing the table. "Now you can eat," she said.
Draven nodded, still staring at her as he reached for his food.