Chapter 4 Are You Still A Virgin?

• "When did you start wearing such a skimpy top and short skirt, Crystal?" Ella asked again, eyeing her friend's outfit and her lips were covered with bright red lipstick.
• "Didn't you buy these clothes for me and keep them in the wardrobe? I figured this was the surprise you were talking about, so I decided to surprise you first," she explained.
• Ella was stunned as she took in the sight of Crystal's tight-fitting yellow top, which perfectly showed the shape of her breasts, and the short, red blouse that barely covered her thighs, revealing her alluring legs.
• "If I don't learn to be comfortable in these clothes indoors, how can I be comfortable wearing them outside the house? I need to master them here first," Crystal reasoned.
• "You're right. I never thought of it that way. I bought them specifically for you," Ella acknowledged, and they both headed to the dining table.
• Crystal couldn't help but think, "All I want is for Derek to notice me. Plus, his wife isn't around. He should be the one to make a move on me." As Derek entered the room, Crystal made sure to stand up and lean forward, revealing her ample cleavage in a push-up bra. Derek couldn't take his eyes off her as he approached the table.
• "Does he only care about satisfying his eyes? Why can't he just come straight to me when his daughter is not around?" Crystal wondered, although she relished the attention from Derek, which sent shivers down her spine. Throughout the meal, Derek was careful not to let his daughter notice how captivated he was by Crystal's beauty.
• "I've never felt so attached to anyone the way I feel for Derek. I wish we could share the same dish," Crystal thought to herself as she finished her food.
• "You must be really hungry," Ella remarked, bringing Crystal back to reality.
• "Yes, thank you so much for the meal. I thought you might have forgotten about my favorite dish. I purposely didn't mention it, but you surprised me with my favorite - Jambalaya," Crystal said, standing up and taking her plate with her right hand, intending to take it to the kitchen.
• "No, leave it on the table. I'll take care of it myself. You're my guest," Ella insisted.
• "I'm not just a guest, Ella. I'm your friend. Allow me to be free. Don't treat me like a pet," Crystal replied, and they both chuckled while Derek smiled and took the opportunity to admire Crystal while standing.
• "Her beauty is a blend," he thought to himself.
• "No, Crystal, keep it. I'm almost finished," Ella said.
• "Please, Ella, let her go. She's not a stranger to us. She's part of this family," Derek said, and Ella turned to look at him, and he raised his eyebrows for approval.
• "Okay," Ella shrugged, and Crystal took her plate to the kitchen.
• A few seconds after Crystal had left the dining room, Derek stood up. "You forgot to bring my coffee," he said to Ella.
• "I thought you liked to have your coffee an hour after dinner," Ella replied.
• "Yes, but I don't enjoy this meal as much. I didn't want to say it in front of Crystal. She might be disheartened," Derek explained.
• "Is that why you were staring at her while she was eating?" Ella asked.
• "Yes...yes," Derek struggled to reply, thinking his daughter hadn't noticed.
• "I'm sorry. You should have told me what you wanted me to prepare," Ella apologized.
• "Let me get my coffee," Derek interrupted, thinking the conversation was taking too long.
• "Allow me to get it for you," Ella offered, but Derek declined, saying she was still eating. Derek left the dining table and headed straight to the kitchen, where he caught Crystal coming out.
• "Would you like some coffee?" he asked.
• As soon as they entered the kitchen, Derek couldn't wait to compliment her.
• "You look absolutely stunning. Please give me a hug. I want to be part of beautiful things," he said.
• Crystal became nervous and excited at the same time. She had been hoping for something like this. Her fingers fidgeted, and she felt herself breathing faster. They both opened their arms and embraced each other. Crystal wanted to take full advantage of what she called "cuddling." She held Derek so tightly, as if she had been longing for it, and she took a deep breath, closing her eyes. At that moment, a fraction of her fantasy was fulfilled, and she was lost in pleasure.
• When Derek realized they had spent a significant amount of time cuddling, he pulled away. He didn't want his daughter to catch them in such a situation. Derek' hands lingered on Crystal's waist, while Crystal's hands were still around his neck. Then he pecked her forehead, waiting for her reaction. Crystal immediately removed her hands and walked out of the kitchen without saying a word. Her action left Derek perplexed. He couldn't tell if she had enjoyed the peck or not.
• After Crystal had left the kitchen, Derek turned to the kitchen cabinet to fill his cup with hot water.
• "Dad, are you still in the kitchen?" Ella's voice sounded surprised, followed by the sound of a breakable cup of hot water falling from Derek's right hand. He was startled as he was about to turn with his hot coffee when his daughter's voice hit him from behind. Derek didn't expect it, especially since he was already anxious that his daughter might see him embracing Crystal with so much emotion.
• "You startled me," Derek raised his face and looked at his daughter.
• "I'm sorry, I thought you were in your room by now. I'm very sorry," Ella apologized as she quickly bent down to gather the broken pieces of the cup. Derek made another coffee, and when he was about to leave the kitchen, Ella apologized again, feeling guilty for letting it happen.
• After Ella had cleaned the floor, she left the kitchen to meet Crystal in her room. She knocked, and she could hear Crystal's voice from the restroom saying,
• "Come in."
• Ella pushed the door and entered. Crystal had left her phone on her bed, and the caption on the screen of the phone before the light went off caught Ella's attention. She took the phone and touched the screen to make sure of what she had seen, and the light of the screen came on again.
• "Fourteen steps to seduce a man" on a Google search. Ella read it silently and giggled on the bed.
• "Crystal!" she shouted. "What are you reading on your phone?"
• In a flash of seconds, Crystal rushed out of the restroom after quickly disinfecting her hands and snatched the phone from Ella and Ella rolled on the bed and laughed.
• "You didn't tell me you had made up your mind," Ella teased. There was a hint of mockery on her face while Crystal looked shy. Crystal didn't respond, but removed the search engine from the screen of her phone. When Ella finished laughing, she said,
• "I'm not trying to mock you, but this is not the Crystal I know." She smiled, and Crystal continued to look at her without a smile on her face.
• "Okay, I'm sorry," Ella stopped laughing.
• "Let me take this opportunity to tell you about the surprise I have for you. Since you have made up your mind, there is no need to prolong it."
• Crystal folded her arms and watched Ella, who was trying to contain her excitement.
• "Crystal, I'm hosting a night party at the Palm Hotel coming Saturday, and I want you to read more of what I saw on your phone," Ella said, trying to suppress her laughter.
• "Why are you laughing?" Crystal asked.
• "Well, you and I know you're not that type of person. During high school, you never dated any guys, and you always said they don't have anything to offer except for sex," Ella paused and looked at Crystal.
• "Are you still a virgin?"
• They looked at each other for a few seconds, and Crystal nodded her head.
• "Hmm...it's your discretion to do whatever you want with your body. But now that you're reading about how to seduce a man, I guess you're ready to give it a try and become a real woman," Ella said.
• "A real woman? Am I not a real woman?" Crystal grabbed her pillow and playfully hit Ella with it. Ella ran out of Crystal's room, and Crystal chased after her until they reached Ella's room.
• "You are a real woman, I give up," Ella raised her hands and laughed. Crystal stopped hitting her, and there was a smile on Ella's face and tears of joy in her eyes. They both sat on Ella's bed, and Crystal gave Ella a few minutes to catch her breath.
• "In that party, there will be a game. Oh!" Ella stood up suddenly, noticing the wall clock read 7:30 PM.
• "Please, let me quickly discuss the party with my dad. I won't stay long."
• Ella touched Crystal's nose and ran out of the room to meet her dad. She knocked on his door.
• "Dad..."
• "Come in," Derek said.
• Ella entered and sat down.
• "I don't know if you're interested, but I'm organizing a night party for my friend Crystal. Let me be upfront with you. I want to set Crystal up with a guy at the party. That's the reason I'm organizing it, but I haven't told Crystal my main aim. Crystal is single and, in addition, she's a virgin."
• "Virgin?" He exclaimed.
• "Yes, but it seems like she's ready to give herself to the man she falls in love with. The party will be like a dating show. I've already asked my boyfriend to find six handsome and responsible men, and I will invite five young ladies. At the party, we'll play a game where the men drop an iron ball on a tray, and the ladies pick one from the tray. I didn't tell Crystal all of this, but this is how I'm planning it. Dad, I want you to be part of this game, and I'll invite Mum. I'll explain some of the process to you so that Mum can pick your ball, and you both can have some time of reconciliation together."
• "I don't have an issue with that. Have you told your mother about this?" Derek asked.
• "Yes, but she hasn't given me a definite answer. Let me call her now." Ella took her phone and dialed her mother's number.
• "Hello Mum, how was your day?" Ella asked over the phone.
• "I'm fine, and you?" Her mother replied.
• "I'm doing fine. Mum, I missed you so much," Ella said.
• "Me too..." her mother's voice trailed off with emotion.
• "Mum, are you still coming to the party? It's the coming Saturday at the Palm Hotel," Ella asked.
• "I will, but on one condition," her mother replied.
• "What condition?" Ella asked.
• "Is your dad coming?"
• "Yes, he is," Ella replied.
• "I'm sorry, my love, Derek is not the man I married years ago, his changes frightening me." Ella, still holding the phone, looked at her dad before the call ended.
• Ella's face fell as she hung up the phone.
• "She said she's not coming, I have been trying my best to create peace," she said.
• "I knew it. But I'll be there. I love to play that game," Derek replied.
• "Daddy?" Ella didn't know when she sighed.
• "Nothing will happen. It's just for fun, nothing more. Since your mum is acting strange, can't I have fun?"
• "Yes, you can."
• Ella nodded her head and Derek hugged his daughter as she left his room.
• "This is an opportunity to spend the whole night with Crystal. I need to know the rules of the game," Derek thought to himself.
• Derek couldn't help but wonder what was really going on. "Was her behavior a sign of her virginity, or did she want something more from him?" Derek pondered.
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