The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 166: Horseback Riding

Chapter 166: Horseback Riding

"Erik let us explore the island first." Aryana was horrified when she saw the desire in Erik’s eyes.

Erik relented. They went outside the villa to survey their surroundings. The island was privately owned and only accommodates a few tourists to maintain the privacy of the guests.

"You want to go horseback riding?"

Aryana’s eyes sparkled. "That sounds interesting."

Erik called the caretaker of the villa they rented and explained his intention. Soon a tour guide approached them. They left the beachfront and walked in the direction where the horses were kept.

"It will be a two-hour ride." the guide explained the route. They will go up the mountainside to view the waterfalls, then ride down the mountainside to the coastline.

Erik smiled to see Aryana bubbling with excitement like a child. They went back to their villa to get necessities for the ride.

Erik chose a dark horse name Storm while Aryana chose a white one named Snow. They rode through a narrow forest path. Aryana enjoyed the sounds of the rustling and crunching of the leaves under the horses’ hooves. She looked up at the blue sky to see a flock of birds passing by. She turned sideways to glance at Erik only to find him watching her intently with an amused look on his face.

Aryana silently observed Erik as they rode in silence. He seemed to be lost in his thoughts while he was gracefully at ease atop Storm. The horse he selected looked magnificent and matched his temperament.

"You looked like an expert in horseback riding." Aryana raised her voice so he can hear him.

"This used to be my hobby back in college. One of our friends owns a ranch. I should bring you there one of these days."

Aryana tried to imitate Erik’s posture while riding the horse. However, she has to bend forward and grip the reins tightly to keep herself from falling.

Erik slowed the horse down and matched the pace of Aryana’s horse.

"Just relax your shoulders. Squeeze your thighs to the rhythm of the horse’s movement so you keep your balance and don’t fall off the horse. Remember, horses get agitated when they sensed that their riders are nervous and tensed." Erik coached her.

Aryana did as Erik said. She took deep breaths and tried to loosen her shoulders. But each time the horse took a stride, her body shifted and became constricted.

Erik brought Storm closer to her.

"Just imagine you are riding on me."

"Erik!" Aryana blushed and lost her balance. She almost fell from Snow if not for Erik who reached out to keep her steady.

"You are shameless!"

"Why? There is no one here but just us."

"There are guides behind us."

"They are too far away, it is impossible for them to hear us." Erik studied Aryana and her posture was looking good.

"See you are getting it already. You have the correct posture now. Isn’t it just very easy when you think that you are on top of me?" Erik blurted out shamelessly.

"Erik!"

Aryana turned sharply and lost her balance. Erik caught her and steadied her. Aryana glared at him who was smiling mischievously. He enjoyed teasing her and watching her face turn beet red.

Erik galloped ahead and Aryana followed suit. She started to enjoy the ride with the horse. She felt the ocean breeze slapping her face which gave her the courage to prod the horse to go faster until she caught up with Erik.

Soon, they reached the designated place for them to watch the waterfalls. They alighted from their horses and passed them to their guides who caught up with them.

Aryana rummaged through her backpack and handed Erik a bottled water and a chocolate bar. They sat beside each other as they listened to the rhythm of the waterfalls.

Erik lie down on the grass and used Aryana’s lap as a pillow.

"Did you know that the first time I rode a horse, I fell and broke my arm? It was so painful and I had to wear a cast for more than a month.

"How did you fall?"

"I became overconfident. I thought I had tamed my horse and can control him but I was wrong. The horse was frightened by something and panicked and threw me off his back."

"Was it an accident?" Aryana asked softly.

Erik looked at a pair of hazel eyes that were looking down at him. Sadness crossed his dark orbs for a fleeting moment.

"At that time, I thought it was an accident. I was only in high school. But looking back now, it was a plot to assassinate me." Erik reached out to wipe away the chocolate that tainted the corner of her mouth.

"Did your grandfather investigate?" Aryana ran her finger through his hair.

"Yes. The outcome however was still the same. It was an accident. After that, the case was closed. I started believing that indeed that it was also an accident."

Aryana’s gaze turned toward the cascading waterfalls and the valley below. It was a beautiful sight, however, she was not able to fully appreciate it because of Erik’s gloom.

"Hey, we should not discuss sad topics during your birthdate. We are here to celebrate it." Aryana tried to change the topic.

After some time, their guides signaled to them that it was time to live.

Erik stood up. He held out his hand to help Aryana up. She massaged the area where Eirk placed his head. She felt her legs go numb but after some time, it felt better.

Aryana dusted his back to remove the grass that suck on his shirt.

They took a different route on their way back. They trodded down the hill to reach the coastline. Once on the coastline, Aryana urged Snow to gallop.

Erik who was behind did not intend to follow Aryana closely. He smiled when he saw that Aryana looked like an equestrian with the way she was guiding Snow.

It only took them less than thirty minutes to reach the villa.

Aryana felt uncomfortable. Her hair and skin were sticky. She intended to take a shower when she realized that the walls of the bathroom were made of frosted glass. It means that Erik could see her from the room.

She only hesitated for a second before deciding to go in and take her shower. What the heck? She has nothing to hide. Erik has already seen every nook of her body.

When Erik went inside the room, he saw Aryana’s silhouette through the frosted glass. She looked very alluring with her wet hair clinging to her back and cascading down to the base of her spine.

Erik swallowed. He took off his clothes and silently went inside the bathroom.

Aryana was enjoying the warm shower when she felt two strong arms embrace her. The warmth emanating from Erik’s body made Aryana tremble.

Erik took a handful of Aryana’s hair and smelled it. She hasn’t shampooed her hair yet. He reached for the shampoo and poured a little on his palm and applied it to Aryana’s hair.

"Hey, I can do that myself." Aryana protested but it fell on deaf ears.

When he was done with her hair, he took the soap and rub it in between his hands to make a lather, then he applied the soap on her neck, then on her shoulders. His big hands move to her breasts and rubbed them gently.

Erik who was calm previously started to breathe heavily. His hands kneaded her breasts.

Aryana moaned. She bit her lips to stop the subsequent moans to escape from her mouth.

"I love the feel of your skin," Erik whispered into her ear. He was teasing Aryana but he cannot stand his torture.

His hand slid further down to her waist. He rubbed the soap directly to her navel. Just as Aryana thought he would continue to move downwards, Erik withdrew his hands, worked a lather, and rubbed her back. He kneeled and continued cleaning her thigh and her slender legs up to her toes.

Aryana was filled with anticipation. She almost cannot stand Erik’s teasing.

Erik stood up and his hand finally went to her prized possession. Aryana moaned as Erik rubbed it gently.

Erik took the showerhead and started rinsing the lather out of Aryana’s body. He can no longer contain his desire. He spun Aryana around and kissed her on the lips while his hand supported the back of her head. His other hand went down to her nether region and gently stroked between her thighs.

"Damn it! What have you done to me Yana?" Erik muttered under his breath.

He let Aryana face the wall and entered her from the back.

"Yana... You smell so good. You taste so good. I can’t get enough of you." His warm breath fanned Aryana’s nape. She felt a tingling sensation from her nape going down her spine.

After a long time, they emerged from the bathroom. Erik has a satisfied smile on his face as he carried Aryana and laid her on the bed.

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