Chapter 1: Introduction
Mariana could feel her heart racing as she stepped out of her car and took in the stunning view of the ocean from her parent's beach house. The smell of salt and seaweed filled her nostrils as she made her way towards the entrance. She couldn't wait to spend some quality time with her best friend, but first things first - she needed to freshen up after the long drive. As she entered the lavish bathroom, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. Her long blonde hair cascaded down her shoulders, framing her delicate features.
Blue eyes scanned her reflection, critiquing every angle of her body. Despite being slim, she knew she had curves in all the right places. Satisfied with what she saw, she turned around and headed back to the living room where her best friend was waiting for her.
"Hey! You made it!" her friend exclaimed, jumping off the couch to give Mariana a hug. "I missed you so much!"
They spent the afternoon catching up on each other's lives, laughing and reminiscing about old times.
But soon enough, Mariana's gaze wandered towards the door, wondering if her dad's friend Tyronne would show up. Her friend noticed the look on her face and raised an eyebrow inquisitively.
"What's going on?" she asked, sensing something was bothering Mariana.
"Nothing," Mariana replied quickly, trying to dismiss the thought from her mind. But her friend wasn't buying it.
"Come on, spill it," she urged.
"You've been acting weird ever since you got here."
Mariana hesitated for a moment before finally breaking down and telling her friend about her encounter with Tyronne. She recounted how he had approached her while she was sunbathing by the pool, his deep voice sending shivers down her spine. She told her friend how he had suggested they go inside, promising her a good time. And despite knowing better, she found herself unable to resist his charm.
Her friend listened intently, her brow furrowed in concern. "And then what happened?" she prompted eagerly.
"Well, we went inside and he practically tore my clothes off," Mariana confessed, feeling her cheeks heat up at the memory. Her friend gasped in shock, her eyes wide with disbelief.
"He's twice your age!" He exclaimed, aghast at her friend's naivete.
"I know, I know," Mariana murmured contritely. "It just...happened."
"at least... It Felt good?" He ask shyly
"Yes," Mariana admitted, biting her lip nervously. "It was different than anything I've ever experienced before."
"Different in a bad way?" He probed gently.
"No," Mariana shook her head emphatically. "Just different."