That six-foot-tall Henry was leaning against the headboard, grinning at me and waving his phone around. And on the phone was a video of a certain shameless person confessing her love to her best friend's boyfriend. Yes, that shameless person was me.I swore to the heavens I would never touch alcohol again."Wendy, you've admitted you like me. You've got to take responsibility now, right?" Henry smirked, his arrogance palpable.I could not understand how he could be so smug about cheating.Before I could say anything more, he said slowly, "Oh, and to prevent you from overthinking, I just called Macie. She's on her way."I wanted to dig a hole and bury myself. When did Henry become such a brute? Seriously, how did things end up like this?Macie was definitely going to end our friendship this time. No, she would probably chop me into pieces with her scalpel.When Henry got dressed, I had not even decided whether to call my 'boyfriend' for help. Just then, the doorbell rang.Macie
Daniel chuckled. "I'm usually busy and pretty introverted, so I don't really do social events. Henry is much more outgoing than me."I thought to myself that he didn't seem introverted at all when he was passionately discussing 'bunny girl costumes' with Macie.I continued complaining to Macie, "And if you weren't mad, why didn't you stop me when I said I wanted to move out that day?"Macie looked a bit embarrassed, and Daniel awkwardly turned his head, his ears reddening."We agreed not to have men stay the night. I didn't tell you because I thought you were mad I brought a man home, and I didn't dare to ask you to stay," she admitted.As for Henry, Macie had been trying to set us up, which was why she had me add him on Messenger and took me along to meals. When Macie showed Daniel our photos, Henry was there too. Apparently, he asked Macie for my contact information right away, but she wanted to check with me first, so she did not give it to him then.Later, when she saw Henry
At our university class reunion, the class president had chosen a fancy club known for its stunning male escorts. After a bathroom break, I bumped into one of the escorts. He had this otherworldly charm, like a mystical figure out of a fantasy show, and his gaze was intense enough to make anyone's knees buckle.Clearly drunk, he slurred, "Miss, I'm from Suite 305. Can you help me get back there?"It was obvious he was so drunk he got lost in his own workplace.He towered over me at six foot one, and he had a warm and slightly raspy voice. My mind raced with inappropriate thoughts. "You're lost, huh? Follow me," I said, my voice betraying my own excitement.What followed was a blur of passion and poor decisions. When I woke up to the aftermath, I could not help but question every choice I had made.I had had relationships before, but this was uncharted territory for me. Even though I had never done this before, I knew I had to pay up.While he was sleeping like a log, I quie
I lay in bed, still in my makeup, envisioning countless ways Macie might find out and confront me.When the doorbell rang, I opened the door, feeling utterly defeated.Henry was leaning against the doorframe, swinging my wallet between his fingers. A smug smile played on his lips. "Wendy, we meet again. Did you miss me?"How could this guy be so forward even when sober?I stared at him, completely shocked. "H-How do you know where I live?""Macie told me," he replied nonchalantly. "She said you had a stomach ache this morning, so I wanted to check on you. Was I too rough last night? Sorry, I'll be gentler next time."Next time? He seriously thought there was gonna be a next time?! Alright, I had to admit that I was really into him last night, but it was not on purpose. Now that we were both sober and he knew who I was, he was still saying stuff like that? Was he nuts?Henry walked in like he owned the place, sat down, and pulled me by the wrist, making me sit on his lap."Hey
Thinking about it now, maybe Macie loved me a lot and trusted me completely. Great, I felt even guiltier now.Under Macie's strict demand, I accepted Henry's friend request."We have a dinner party tonight. Come with us, Wendy," Henry invited.I wanted to decline, but Macie's killer glare stopped me in my tracks. I didn't dare say no. Disrespecting her boyfriend would mean disrespecting her.I had no choice but to go back to my room and change. Halfway through changing, my Messenger pinged. Henry, that rascal, sent me a sticker of a cat blowing a kiss.Seriously? While Macie was chatting with him in the living room? I started doubting Henry's character. Macie, who had been a pro in the dating scene, might have messed up with Henry.I could not hold back and warned him: [Behave yourself!]They called it a party, but only three people showed up—one man and two women, all from Macie's department. Henry had booked a small private room, just the right size for six people.Their conv
'Do their own thing' as in finding a side piece?I looked incredulously at Henry.I remembered how indifferent Macie had been, even encouraging me to spend more time with Henry. Feeling conflicted, I hung up and blocked Henry on Messenger.…As an adult Latin dance instructor, I had been preparing my students for a city-level competition that was taking place next month. We needed a partner for the duet routines, but my male partner had to quit due to family issues, which slowed down our progress.In our line of work, the closer it got to the weekend, the busier we were.The principal told me a new male instructor would join us today. He was supposedly very skilled and had won many awards, but he could only work part-time because he was a full-time doctor.As Henry walked in, I groaned inwardly. Of all the doctors, he had to be the one to be my temporary colleague?Henry strutted into the room in a black Latin dance outfit covered in sequins. It fit him perfectly and showed off
Their relationship was not like that? Oh, I got it now. It was probably like my company, where office romances were a no-go.…As soon as I pushed open the door to the karaoke room, Henry's intense gaze locked onto me. I tried my best to avoid looking at him, but Macie seemed tipsy and was basically shrieking out songs with two other colleagues.The seats were all taken, except for the one next to Henry. Macie, carefree as always, pushed me to sit next to him.Henry leaned back, his arm draped over the back of the couch. It felt like I had sat right in his lap. He was wearing a black shirt that was unbuttoned to the third button, showing off his enticing collarbone.Henry's hand subtly moved closer, his fingertips lightly brushing my neck, sending shivers down my spine. Macie was still here. How could he be so bold?I quickly stood up, excusing myself to the restroom. I practically ran away.On my way back, I passed by a private room when the door suddenly swung open, and a hand
So, this was what Henry meant by telling her everything.It turned out Macie still cared about Henry, and Henry... probably liked Macie too. I was just an inconvenient and annoying mistake. All his previous actions were just a cruel joke. I had never felt so embarrassed."Macie," I started, my voice barely a whisper. "You... You know everything?"She looked at me with a flat expression, devoid of any warmth. "Yeah, Wendy. I know."I felt the sting of humiliation, my face burning. "I'm sorry," I muttered, my eyes fixed on the floor. "It was a mistake. I'll move out."There was a long pause before Macie finally responded, "Alright."She did not try to stop me and did not even argue. It was clear she thought I was not worth her time. I turned to leave, the weight of the situation pressing down on me.Just as I reached the door, Macie's voice stopped me. "Wendy, you should get a boyfriend. You know, so I can feel more at ease."It hit me then. She wanted to make sure I would not co
Daniel chuckled. "I'm usually busy and pretty introverted, so I don't really do social events. Henry is much more outgoing than me."I thought to myself that he didn't seem introverted at all when he was passionately discussing 'bunny girl costumes' with Macie.I continued complaining to Macie, "And if you weren't mad, why didn't you stop me when I said I wanted to move out that day?"Macie looked a bit embarrassed, and Daniel awkwardly turned his head, his ears reddening."We agreed not to have men stay the night. I didn't tell you because I thought you were mad I brought a man home, and I didn't dare to ask you to stay," she admitted.As for Henry, Macie had been trying to set us up, which was why she had me add him on Messenger and took me along to meals. When Macie showed Daniel our photos, Henry was there too. Apparently, he asked Macie for my contact information right away, but she wanted to check with me first, so she did not give it to him then.Later, when she saw Henry
That six-foot-tall Henry was leaning against the headboard, grinning at me and waving his phone around. And on the phone was a video of a certain shameless person confessing her love to her best friend's boyfriend. Yes, that shameless person was me.I swore to the heavens I would never touch alcohol again."Wendy, you've admitted you like me. You've got to take responsibility now, right?" Henry smirked, his arrogance palpable.I could not understand how he could be so smug about cheating.Before I could say anything more, he said slowly, "Oh, and to prevent you from overthinking, I just called Macie. She's on her way."I wanted to dig a hole and bury myself. When did Henry become such a brute? Seriously, how did things end up like this?Macie was definitely going to end our friendship this time. No, she would probably chop me into pieces with her scalpel.When Henry got dressed, I had not even decided whether to call my 'boyfriend' for help. Just then, the doorbell rang.Macie
I really drank too much today. I must be hallucinating; otherwise, how could I see Henry standing there?Henry walked into the room, turned, and pinned me against the door, his voice suppressed and pained."Why would you choose some random escort at the nightclub over me?" he demanded, his voice cracking. "Is he better than me? I can't believe it."I was stunned, thinking it had to be a hallucination. Otherwise, how would he know my boyfriend's job?"Henry, you're incredible," I said, forcing a smile. "Do you also know that he's just someone I paid for?"He froze, his expression shifting to one of disbelief. "Why?" he asked, his voice barely a whisper."To give Macie some peace of mind," I replied, my voice trembling. "I fell for her boyfriend. I know it's shameless, and I can't do that to her."His eyes widened, and he struggled as he said a name. "You… You like him?" he stammered. The name sounded a lot like his, but I knew it was not him.I shook my head, frustration boiling
So, this was what Henry meant by telling her everything.It turned out Macie still cared about Henry, and Henry... probably liked Macie too. I was just an inconvenient and annoying mistake. All his previous actions were just a cruel joke. I had never felt so embarrassed."Macie," I started, my voice barely a whisper. "You... You know everything?"She looked at me with a flat expression, devoid of any warmth. "Yeah, Wendy. I know."I felt the sting of humiliation, my face burning. "I'm sorry," I muttered, my eyes fixed on the floor. "It was a mistake. I'll move out."There was a long pause before Macie finally responded, "Alright."She did not try to stop me and did not even argue. It was clear she thought I was not worth her time. I turned to leave, the weight of the situation pressing down on me.Just as I reached the door, Macie's voice stopped me. "Wendy, you should get a boyfriend. You know, so I can feel more at ease."It hit me then. She wanted to make sure I would not co
Their relationship was not like that? Oh, I got it now. It was probably like my company, where office romances were a no-go.…As soon as I pushed open the door to the karaoke room, Henry's intense gaze locked onto me. I tried my best to avoid looking at him, but Macie seemed tipsy and was basically shrieking out songs with two other colleagues.The seats were all taken, except for the one next to Henry. Macie, carefree as always, pushed me to sit next to him.Henry leaned back, his arm draped over the back of the couch. It felt like I had sat right in his lap. He was wearing a black shirt that was unbuttoned to the third button, showing off his enticing collarbone.Henry's hand subtly moved closer, his fingertips lightly brushing my neck, sending shivers down my spine. Macie was still here. How could he be so bold?I quickly stood up, excusing myself to the restroom. I practically ran away.On my way back, I passed by a private room when the door suddenly swung open, and a hand
'Do their own thing' as in finding a side piece?I looked incredulously at Henry.I remembered how indifferent Macie had been, even encouraging me to spend more time with Henry. Feeling conflicted, I hung up and blocked Henry on Messenger.…As an adult Latin dance instructor, I had been preparing my students for a city-level competition that was taking place next month. We needed a partner for the duet routines, but my male partner had to quit due to family issues, which slowed down our progress.In our line of work, the closer it got to the weekend, the busier we were.The principal told me a new male instructor would join us today. He was supposedly very skilled and had won many awards, but he could only work part-time because he was a full-time doctor.As Henry walked in, I groaned inwardly. Of all the doctors, he had to be the one to be my temporary colleague?Henry strutted into the room in a black Latin dance outfit covered in sequins. It fit him perfectly and showed off
Thinking about it now, maybe Macie loved me a lot and trusted me completely. Great, I felt even guiltier now.Under Macie's strict demand, I accepted Henry's friend request."We have a dinner party tonight. Come with us, Wendy," Henry invited.I wanted to decline, but Macie's killer glare stopped me in my tracks. I didn't dare say no. Disrespecting her boyfriend would mean disrespecting her.I had no choice but to go back to my room and change. Halfway through changing, my Messenger pinged. Henry, that rascal, sent me a sticker of a cat blowing a kiss.Seriously? While Macie was chatting with him in the living room? I started doubting Henry's character. Macie, who had been a pro in the dating scene, might have messed up with Henry.I could not hold back and warned him: [Behave yourself!]They called it a party, but only three people showed up—one man and two women, all from Macie's department. Henry had booked a small private room, just the right size for six people.Their conv
I lay in bed, still in my makeup, envisioning countless ways Macie might find out and confront me.When the doorbell rang, I opened the door, feeling utterly defeated.Henry was leaning against the doorframe, swinging my wallet between his fingers. A smug smile played on his lips. "Wendy, we meet again. Did you miss me?"How could this guy be so forward even when sober?I stared at him, completely shocked. "H-How do you know where I live?""Macie told me," he replied nonchalantly. "She said you had a stomach ache this morning, so I wanted to check on you. Was I too rough last night? Sorry, I'll be gentler next time."Next time? He seriously thought there was gonna be a next time?! Alright, I had to admit that I was really into him last night, but it was not on purpose. Now that we were both sober and he knew who I was, he was still saying stuff like that? Was he nuts?Henry walked in like he owned the place, sat down, and pulled me by the wrist, making me sit on his lap."Hey
At our university class reunion, the class president had chosen a fancy club known for its stunning male escorts. After a bathroom break, I bumped into one of the escorts. He had this otherworldly charm, like a mystical figure out of a fantasy show, and his gaze was intense enough to make anyone's knees buckle.Clearly drunk, he slurred, "Miss, I'm from Suite 305. Can you help me get back there?"It was obvious he was so drunk he got lost in his own workplace.He towered over me at six foot one, and he had a warm and slightly raspy voice. My mind raced with inappropriate thoughts. "You're lost, huh? Follow me," I said, my voice betraying my own excitement.What followed was a blur of passion and poor decisions. When I woke up to the aftermath, I could not help but question every choice I had made.I had had relationships before, but this was uncharted territory for me. Even though I had never done this before, I knew I had to pay up.While he was sleeping like a log, I quie