Mila"Good morning, Ms. Evans." Damien greeted me once I stepped onto the elevator.There wasn't anyone else here this early, and I smiled at how husky his voice sounded in the morning."Good morning, Mr. Wilson." I stood next to him, and he leaned over to press the button.I closed my eyes briefly as his cologne hit me. God, he always smelled so fucking good."Excited for Christmas?" He asked, bringing me down to Earth."I'm not a big holiday person, but I might be spending Christmas with my roommate's family. They insisted."The elevator's light began flickering, and then they turned off before the entire elevator began to shake aggressively and come to a jolting halt.I shouted as I lost my footing and bumped my head somewhere, and I could hear Damien cursing. I rubbed my head but couldn't see a single thing.I scrambled for my purse, and once I found it, I kept searching blindly for my phone. Once I had it in my hand, I turned the flashlight to the highest setting."Are you okay?"
"Does it still hurt?""A little bit."His phone rang, and he answered it, letting them know it was up and running again. The doors opened, and we stepped out to see the maintenance guy and a few other workers standing on the other side.He spoke with them, and I left the crowd awkwardly to head over to my desk. I turned to the heavy footsteps behind me to see Damien following me.He put in the code for his door, and once it opened up, he ushered me to follow him. I dropped my bag at my desk and obliged, walking in after him."Sit."He pointed to his chair, and I obeyed. I sat down and wrung my hands in my lap as I watched him go to a drawer and pull out a first aid kit. I stood up so he could take his chair, but he gave me a stern look."Don't move." He opened the kit and stood before me as he pulled out some wipes and bandages. "This'll sting a little." Не murmured, pulling out a disinfectant wipe.I winced, and my nails dug into my arms as he cleaned the area for me. "I know. I know
DamienI smiled and posed for the cameras, my eyes on the press in front of me, screaming questions and the loud sounds of the cameras flashing, but my mind was elsewhere.It was on Mila, who stood in the far corner dressed elegantly in a backless, silk olive green dress with thin straps and a sweetheart neckline. Her hair was up in a messy yet sophisticated bun with tendrils of her bangs falling out, framing that angelic face.Her lips were a glossy nude with matched heels that wrapped around her ankles in a way I wish my hands were.She was fucking beautiful, standing there, and all I wanted to do was reel her flush to my side and kiss those pouty lips.We were at the last event before we both took off for Christmas. It was a Christmas-themed ball-gala-event type hosted by one of the board directors, and even though Mila didn't have to come with me.I always brought her along. I told her I needed her beside me in case something arose, but I only forced her to come because I wanted h
"You hungry?" I asked, placing my hand on the back of her chair and leaning down, so we were facing each other.I heard her inhale sharply, and her lips part slightly."A little bit.""I'll grab you something to eat. You enjoying yourself?"I saw her eyes briefly lower to my lips before coming back up to my eyes, and my fingers clenched around the back of her chair. Did she want me to kiss her?Or was I making her uncomfortable? I had no idea because Mila didn't give off any signals that she liked me. Or maybe she did, but I overlooked them. It was confusing being around Mila.She was sweet and kind, and it's not like she was flirting. She was genuinely that kind and sweet."I am. Thank you for bringing me along.""I'll be back. If you want something to drink...." I pointed to the open bars. "Go for it."Then I stood up and walked over to find her something to eat. I found one of the workers and asked him where the food was.Usually, the galas had an open buffet, so I was curious as t
MilaJust act like it never happened.That was Elijah's great advice after I told him what happened. The thing is, I was a shitty liar.I didn't know how to look someone in the eye and straight-up lie to them or pretend something didn't happen. I could barely look someone in the eye.After the event, I went home and cried over a tub of my favorite Rocky Road ice cream. It was pathetic because I've never had anyone stand up for me in my life.When Damien did it, I didn't know how to react. So, I chose denial because why admit to how I feel when I could just deny, deny, deny.Damien protecting me and knocking that asshole on the ground made me like him even more and made him so much more attractive. I mean, he didn't have to do any of that. He could have just called security, but he chose to cause that scene.Sure, it embarrassed me because everyone was staring at us, but it also made me feel important. I felt like I meant something to him.Do you think I'd ever let a man hurt you and n
My legs felt heavy, and my heart hurt as I stepped out of the office and called security. I didn't stick around to see them drag him out.I felt sick to my stomach, and seeing him again dredged up all those memories I've more than tried to suppress over the years. I ran to the bathroom and threw up the iced coffee I had earlier.I threw up until there was nothing left in my stomach. I stayed there, hunched over the toilet, sobbing pitifully. It was pathetic.I've never hated myself more than right now. I clutched my chest where my left organ was pounding, and I closed my eyes as I tried to calm myself down.I couldn't stop thinking about what Jason did to me, what they both did to me, and each time I remembered, I felt the wound cut deeper inside my heart.I finally got off the bathroom floor and out of the stall to wash up my face. I washed up, gurgled some water, so I didn't smell of bile, and then cleaned my face up with the tissues.I looked like a wet raccoon with my mascara stre
DamienI had my accountant look into Like Fine Wine. They were a relatively new business and tried to get famous by having restaurants, bars, clubs, and hotels shelf their wine.Business-wise it was a pretty decent idea, but ever since that fucker walked in and disrespected Mila, I've been a little fucking biased. Jason wasn't the owner, just an employee that worked there, which was pathetic.Since the company was new and hadn't made that much revenue, it was easy to find out who owned it and how much he was willing to pay to hand over the company.I even went out of the way to schedule an appointment with the owner and spoke to him about how much money he could make by selling it to me.I offered him a blank check and told him to write whatever amount he wanted, and he was stupid enough to only ask for a few million dollars.I mean, I made that much in a week, so it wasn't too much. Nothing was too much for what I had in mind.Now that I owned the company, I was going to fire Jason a
Mila"So let me get this straight, so I'm all caught up," Elijah spoke."Damien, your boss, the guy you're a thousand percent sure isn't into you, buys an entire fucking company just so he could fire the guy who hurt you all those years ago. And he did it all without blinking an eye.""See, when you say it like that, you make it seem like he likes me."He waved his hands in my face. "Babes, he sounds like he's in love with you.""You're insane. Out of your mind. Damien? In love with me?" I gaped up at him. "No fucking way. He dates women that wear Gucci to the gym and dresses that cost more than our entire apartment building."Elijah didn't look convinced; if possible, he looked more persistent that Damien liked me."Uh-huh, so he bought a company so that he could fire him for what? To be nice."I shrugged my shoulders. "I guess.""No way you're this oblivious.""I'm not. Or maybe I am. I don't know. Why hasn't he kissed me then, huh?"Elijah thought about it for a bit. "Maybe he's sc
NINATheo stared down at me, his chest heaving and his eyes half-lidded. If he looked at me like that, I'd let him do anything to me. Anything.There were so many things that I wanted to say. You don't need to ask. Just put me in the position you want me. Tie me up and have me the way you need to. I wanted Theo to know that I trusted him with all of me, and that meant allowing him to do whatever he pleased."Can you give me a safe word, baby?" Theo breathed, running his hand over my thigh.The action was soft, and slow-but it left a trail of fire in his path. I squeezed my legs together, a failed attempt at providing relief to the annoying throb between my legs. It didn't work. Theo slipped his hand between my thighs, forcing them apart while he made sure I kept my eyes on his face.He was rough, but gentle and he made it clear that it was his turn to have fun.Safe word? I licked my lips, unable to concentrate long enough to think of a damn word. What could it possibly be? I was too
That was until I felt her take my pants off, and I opened my eyes to see her removing my boxers. Holy shit. My mouth fell agape, realising that Nina had different plans."Nina-" I stammered, forgetting that her name was something that I hardly called her."Be quiet," she whispered, wrapping her hand around the base of my dick.I caught my moan and swallowed it, still breathing heavily as I stared down at her. I'm so fucking hard. Every stroke was magnified, but my heart nearly stopped when I felt her mouth close around my tip. Fuck.My body tensed, and I whimpered when her tongue ran over the length of my dick. I looked down at her, incapable of taking my eyes off her."Oh, fuck-" I hissed, trying to understand and comprehend how it felt that good.Don't cum. Not yet. How fucking embarrassing was that?Nina stopped moving. "What did I say?""Be quiet," I repeated breathlessly, succumbing to her every demand. From her smile, I could tell that she was satisfied.I breathed out a sigh of
I couldn't stop thinking about Nina, or her words. Yes, I'll move in with you. The thought had me smiling- too many times for comfort. The idea of it was about to drive me insane and I couldn't fathom waking up every morning with her next to me.How dare she make me this happy?It almost felt...unreal.Breathing out a sigh, I let my head fall onto the pillow while I listened to the sound of Nina showering. I was tempted to join her, and possibly show my appreciation for all the ways she made me feel.I licked my lower lip, staring off in the direction of the bathroom. I should. I closed my eyes, telling myself that she should enjoy her time. With that being said, I stayed glued on the bed and almost fucking kicked myself for it.After all our moments together, I still managed to feel the tiniest bit of nerves when it came to her.How?The water stopped running and a few seconds later, Nina stepped into the room in nothing but a white towel around her body. Her face was flushed, and he
"Hi, baby," Theo's voice was soft, and gentle and all that I wanted after a long day of classes. I stepped aside to let him in, and I couldn't help but admire how good he looked in those glasses."I'm so happy to see you," I said softly, feeling relieved. I was tired but when Alice asked for an emergency babysitter, I couldn't resist. I was happy to."Why?" Theo said, gazing down at me. "Are you hungry?"I chuckled, nodding my head. "You got me.""Ah," he murmured, giving me a look as he set all the items down in the kitchen.I cradled Oliver in my arms, holding the bottle to his mouth. He drank as if he had never been fed before, and I scoffed a small laugh when he gasped for air and started drinking again. He held the bottle, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that he could keep his own bottle in place.I nodded in approval, sitting down as I let him enjoy his meal."You're so beautiful," Theo murmured, catching me off guard and I grinned at the compliment. He stood with his han
NINA"Hey, baby," I whispered, stroking the back of my knuckles over the little's boy cheek. He giggled, waving his tiny hands in the air as he kicked his feet. I held him close to me, smiling down at his adorable face when he latched onto my finger."Hi, mama," Brian greeted, entering the living room with the brightest smile on his face.Alice rolled her eyes, using the tall mirror to put her earrings on. Brian hugged her from behind, still grinning when he kissed her on the shoulder.They were both dressed in formal clothes-on their way to attend a black tie event. I stood with Oliver in my arms, attempting to sway him to sleep but the baby seemed to be as awake as ever."Hi, Nina." Brian let go of her, offering me a small wave when he plopped himself down on the couch. His tie was loose, and the buttons left undone. He stretched his arms over the back of the couch, folding one leg over the other when he took a deep breath in and sighed heavily."Hey, you okay? You seem a little str
"Oh my God," Nina whispered to herself, rushing out of her chair and down the hall. "I'm a mess."I opened my mouth-hoping to catch her attention, but she disappeared into the room and left no room for me to speak. I wanted to tell her that there was no need for her to fix herself up, but noises of cupboards and drawers opening and closing could be heard.I smiled as I approached the door, still reeling from Nina's words. I love you. There wasn't a thing in the world that made me happier. I wanted to hear her say it over and over again.My smile dropped the moment I remembered who was on the other side of the door. It morphed into a distasteful frown.What was she doing here? It was the last thing I expected. And the last thing I wanted. She was my mother, yes. But she had hurt me in ways I couldn't fathom and knowing that she was there was a reminder that I didn't need.I took a deep breath in, letting my hand rest on a handle. She knocked again, nearly shaking the doorframe with the
NINAI groaned out of my sleep, letting my arm drag over the empty space next to me. Empty? That didn't feel right.Waking up alone felt foreign and unfamiliar. I opened my eyes, sighing when I saw that Theo wasn't next to me. I strained my ears, listening to the sound of rummaging in the kitchen and I smiled sleepily when my head dropped back down on the pillow. A few seconds later, I was hit with the comforting aroma of cooking.Theo was making breakfast.I blinked, attempting to push myself off the bed. It didn't work. The last few days had drained me, and I was still feeling the effects of it even though I was no longer on my period.Letting out a breath, I rolled over to my back and stared at the high ceiling. I stayed like that for a little while until I heard light footsteps approach the bedroom. My head turned to the noise, seeing Theo's face pop around the doorframe. Only his face. I chuckled, seeing the disappointed expression at the realisation that I was awake.He sighed,
I leaned against the edge of the counter, waiting for Nina to step out of the shower. She had been in there for a while, and I listened to the spray of water hit the tiles while I busied myself with bouncing my knee. I was nervous-the tiniest bit.But it intensified when the water stopped and the glass door slid open.My body went still. Why am I nervous? It was the thought that she might not like what I had spread out for her that had me feeling anxious. I took a deep breath in, glancing around the kitchen one more time to make sure everything was in place.Nina needed a little cheering up, and I had no problem doing that for her. From her favourite flowers to her favourite dish, I could only hope that she liked it. I really hoped she liked it.Am I doing too much? I questioned myself.When it came to Nina, I wanted her to be happy and satisfied. Most of all, I wanted her to feel loved. Yes, that was it. I needed her to know that my heart belonged to hers. Even if it just meant getti
NINAI stepped out of my last class for the day, feeling as if I was about to collapse at any second as I dragged my backpack over my shoulder.Everything felt extra heavy today. Everything felt longer, too. My lower back ached, and the cold weather only managed to make it worse. I wanted nothing more than to lie down in a bed and forget that I was on my period.Fucking period. At least it confirmed that my birth control did its job.Imagine.My body craved for a nap, preferably with Theo's warm body next to me. Where was he, anyway? I was stuck in a four hour lab, and had no communication with him throughout those four hours.I wondered if he was still on campus. Probably not. I glanced at the watch on my wrist, seeing that Theo's last lecture ended almost two hours ago. I sighed, knowing that I'd have to get myself home even when it felt like death was knocking on my door.Dramatic? Absolutely not. Everything ached and pained. Besides that, I was starving.Deciding to stop wasting t