Bewitched His Soul

Five minutes later Travis broke the kiss but his hands were still all over her. He leaned his forehead against hers and both of them were trying to catch their breath. 

"Travis…," Aria murmured.

"Yes," Travis said with a hoarse voice.

"You kissed me," Aria did not know whether she was complaining or was just telling him what he did.

Her thoughts were so messed up, this kiss was earth-shattering. It was better than the movies and the books. She learned how a kiss will be different when feelings are involved.

Justin was using her as a tool for his monetary benefit so his kiss was so bland and dull.  While Travis's kiss was filled with passion, it showed how much he desired her.

Travis started planting light kisses on her throat and Aria clutched his shirt. "I never want to stop kissing you," Travis murmured in between the kisses.

"Travis, stop..," Aria's voice became heavy.

Travis circled his tongue at her throat which earned a small cry from Aria. "Tell me should I stop," Travis increased the pressure. 

"Yes," Aria lifted her head to give him better access to her neck. 

"Your words are not matching your actions," Travis clucked and suddenly bit her throat. 

"Ahh...," Aria moaned.

"Tell me you want me. Say yes, and I will give you more," Travis commanded.

"Yes, please," Aria said, not even fully knowing what she wanted. Travis opened the top two buttons of her shirt and started to run his thumb all over her collar bone.

"So soft, just the way I like," Justin started planting kisses on her.

Aria's eyes were half-opened and his actions were bringing her greater pleasure. 

Travis kissed her mouth and this time, Aria was actively trying to match his pace. Her hands were voluntarily running through his thick black hair.

When the kiss ended Aria hid in his chest, not knowing whether it's because she was embarrassed and too shy to face him, or maybe she wanted to stay in his warm embrace.

Travis tightened his hold on her waist and lovingly planted light kisses on the top of her head.

"When I learned Justin was your boss. I wanted you to quit your job," Travis said. Aria lifted her head and was about to say something but Travis silenced her. 

"I know how much this job means to you and how much you worked hard to reach it so, don't worry, you can continue working.  I didn't like him calling you. Hell I couldn't even tolerate him being in the same room as you," Travis growled.

He did not like Justin and Aria sharing the same workspace. Justin's dirty gaze lingering on her all day long and he may try to be in close proximity with her. Knowing Justin's nature he will not be able to accept the breakup so easily.

He will obviously try to convince  her that he is innocent and ask for another chance. If he gets help from Aiden cooper then he does not need to work hard and his life will be settled.

He will never want to miss such a golden opportunity. Who knows  in a  desperate situation what Justin may end up  doing. He may even harm Aria. Before he even lays a hand on Aria, Travis thought he should do everything to keep Aria safe.

"Travis, I really love working here. I will try to stay away from Justin and  if he tries to cause any trouble then I will complain to the authorities," Aria knew it was very difficult for him to let her work with Justin.

When he kept quiet, Aria ran her fingers on his arm. 

"If you face any problem, you have to tell me first," Travis demanded.

"Of course, I will," Aria blinked her eyes cutely.

"Stop being so adorable," Travis pinched her nose helplessly.

"I'm very hungry. Aren't you going to feed me?" Aria complained.

"Whose fault is this? Next time don't entertain any other men," Travis leaned back to his seat while Aria tidied up her dress and hair.

After a fulfilling dinner, they returned home. The food was very tasty and Aria ended up eating more. So she was lazily lying on the sofa flipping the TV channels. Travis came to the living room with a book in his hand.

"Sit somewhere else, there are so many seats, I cannot move," Aria stated. Travis held her shoulders and pulled her up placing her head on his thigh when he sat down.

"You are so demanding," Aria pouted while Travis held the book in one hand while the other hand was on her stomach.

"Travis, are you staying for a while?. Don't you have work back at home?" Aria asked. She knew he had come to Italy only because of her.

"I can manage everything from here. Dad is on call if there is an emergency," Travis said, his eyes on the book.

"Am I holding you back?" Aria asked, feeling guilty. Travis moved the book aside and looked at her.

"Aria, you are my number one priority. You don't ever need to beg for my time, it's your right," Travis followed his father Tristan in this matter. His father's first priority was always his mother, saying no to everyone except his wife.

He even cancelled his business trip once because Ava was nervous about her new jewelry launch and needed Tristan by her side. 

"You are so nice," Aria was deeply  touched by his declaration.

"Only for you Aria. I don't think anyone will even say a nice word about me in the  business field," Travis chuckled.

Aria did not argue because it was absolutely true. She has heard a lot about his ruthlessness and unforgiving personality in the business world through her brother Asher. She felt good that she is the only one to see this side of him and receive his undivided attention and care. 

The next morning someone banged on their door and Travis was the first one to wake up, so he went to see who the visitor was.. Seeing the sight in front of him made him lose all his cool.