Such a Rude and Noisy Woman

"Since when?" Hiram noticed her shivering. He held her shoulders and turned her around to face him. He looked into her eyes and asked seriously.

Rachel didn't answer him. Instead, she closed her eyes. She couldn't help looking back to the other night. What Hiram did really scared her. He was so desperate and violent. She would rather forget all of it if she could.

Hiram didn't get an answer. He saw Rachel biting her lip with eyes closed. She couldn't even look at him. He took a deep sigh. The evils he brought on himself were the hardest to overcome. This was talking about him, exactly.

If he had been able to control himself and not lay a finger on Rachel the other night, or if he had been able to control the times he touched her, it might be a different night now. He was overcome with regret.

"It's all my fault. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that to you. It won't happen again, I promise."

Hiram held Rachel in his arms tightly. He couldn't afford to lose her again. He couldn't think what he would do without her. With her around, he couldn't control himself from not touching her any more, but he knew what to do. He would give both Rachel and himself time to completely trust each other. He would wait until Rachel no longer resisted his intimacy and fully accepted him.

On the other hand, Rachel wanted to seem as normal as possible but she failed. She could not forget the hurt he caused her the other night.

"Let's go to sleep early. We will start the climb to the mountains in the morning, " she calmly said. Her heart was still rolling inside and she couldn't control it. Then she took a deep breath to calm down.

Hiram was crazy that night. But it was not fair to deny him completely.

Fortunately, Hiram was not a beast that didn't care whether she was fine or not. Although he wanted her very much, he still cared about her thoughts and feelings. Rachel was lucky, in other words.

Hiram might be tough when facing the things he didn't like, but he was soft to the ones he cared about. Maybe this was a compliment for a man like him.

Hiram nodded his head and put his hand on Rachel's head and rubbed her hair softly, "Let's go to sleep. Good night."

Then came the morning.

When Murphy, the guide, arrived early in the morning, the whole team was ready. They started their trek to Cliff Mountain.

Initially, they took cars to the bottom of the mountain. But the remaining road was not suitable for any vehicle and they had to walk the rest of the way.

Everyone collected their belongings and got out of the cars. The real journey started right here.

The mountain path was steep and rough. It was quite a challenge for people used to flat ground. But not for Jill. She also grew up in the mountains and was familiar with such terrain. She navigated through the paths quickly. Even the male trekkers who seemed stronger couldn't catch up with her.

Rachel was right behind Hiram. She knew he would be busy in the following days and she believed she could take care of herself without his help. Thus she made up her mind not to trouble him.

"Give me your hand!"

were climbing a steep slope, Hiram stretched out his

and it was hard for her to get used to long climbs. But Rachel believed that she could adjust herself quickly. She

groups. Four veterans and Chad were at the back. Daniel, Jill and the guide were to lead the

with Hiram, Carl, Gary and the engineer.

as they took a break. Sweat was dripping from Rachel's face. He knew it might be hard

her head, "No, I'm fine. I'm just not used to climbing. But I'll

knew her physical condition well. She was capable of regulating herself. As they say, "When in Rome

"That's so Rachel!"

wiped the sweat off her forehead with his sleeve. This woman would never give up on the things

the side the mountain, Daniel and Chad

team. After the morning climb, it was nearly noon.

helpful. She was helping Gary make a fire, catch fish in the river and so on. Yes, she was an expert in mountain life.

was busy with their own

Rachel had nothing to

regret coming here with Hiram. The scenery in and around the mountains was magnificent. She enjoyed herself much, with the fresh air, the clear water and the

downward along the cliff. Wild flowers were blooming

rock not far away, Hiram was talking with the engineer. They were checking the land there. From time to time, they pointed to one direction or looked down at the map in their hands. Sometimes they turned to ask

him, Chad was watching what the vehicle was recording through his computer. It was a good way

were also busy with their jobs. Two of them were looking around to make sure that there was no danger. The rest set up tents. It seemed that this was a good choice for exploration.

only one who had no task to do, Rachel was free to idle around. She walked here and there looking for

help herself resenting Rachel. Why did Hiram bring someone who couldn't do

people rarely came. Thus, violent beasts and poisonous snakes made it their home. It was dangerous for an inexperienced person to come. She might injure herself or even lose her life here. This was no good for Hiram's work.

tents were put up and lunch was

outdoor chef. Although the conditions in the mountains were tough, he managed to make a wonderful

"Watch out! Mr. Rong!"

turning around and was going to walk away from where he stood. Jill screamed out

of a man's wrist was approaching him, and

the snake wormed its way into the

place where snakes like to hide." Jill took a deep breath. She was a little

just now was poisonous. Only one bite and you might lose your life in

Jill and smiled at her, "Thank you, Jill.

Jill

"Are you OK, Hiram?"

in order the things he brought inside the tent. He heard Jill's