KaelI spent the entire flight from Seattle to London trying to convince myself that I was only traveling across the ocean to negotiate the multimillion-dollar investment deal with the Italian racing team in person and not to be closer to Sarah.Of course, all the flight hours weren't enough for me to achieve that feat, and upon arriving at the hotel that Ryan had booked for our stay, I was just a hair's breadth away from going out in search of the woman who had been haunting my thoughts since our first encounter."At what time is the meeting scheduled with Cecati's executives?" I asked my insubordinate assistant."I've scheduled a business lunch, and after that, a visit to the team headquarters," he said, while checking something on his laptop.
SarahI was finishing getting ready when the doorbell rang, and I deduced it was Enrico because he had suggested a "romantic" dinner tonight at a trendy restaurant that was quite popular among the rich and famous.He wanted us to be seen in public, and preferably, the press would release photos of us together, in a romantic atmosphere, because that way he could grab Rachel's attention.I didn't refuse to do what he wanted for several reasons, one of which was knowing that it wouldn't bother my sister at all, and because I really wanted to leave the house, do something different, as since I arrived in London, my life has been limited to work and home.Hillary didn't like going out and would trade any outing for a tub of ice cream, a bowl of popcorn, and TV. It didn't mat
KaelUpon realizing that the man who had exited the Ferrari and was heading towards the building where Sarah lived was Enrico Bianchi, the pilot she was dating, I was overcome by emotion once again, even though I was certain that what I was doing was not right. Today, they wouldn't have the evening they had planned. I instructed the taxi driver to follow them closely. I wasn't the least bit concerned that they might notice they were being followed.After a few minutes of driving, I felt a certain relief when I realized that the couple's destination was just an upscale restaurant in an elitist neighborhood of London. In a hurry, I paid the driver and headed to the restaurant's entrance. Soon, I was questioned by the hostess if I had a reservation, something I obviously didn't have. Nothing that the power of money couldn't solve.Minutes later, I was comfortably seated at a table near Sarah and her companion. I hadn't even placed my order when Sarah noticed my presence, looking around a
SarahTurning my back on the man I love was incredibly difficult. Yes, I love him, and the realization of this old fact changes nothing. Kael may have come after me, but he never made any promises. He just wants to take advantage of being in town and have a few more nights of sex, nothing more. But I don't want the same.Some people may be content with less as long as they're with the one they love. I can't accept something like that. I want it all. And even after hours rolling in bed, reliving every minute I spent face to face with Kael, remembering every word he said, I still have the same conviction.Enrico left after a few minutes, realizing that Kael had entered the taxi and assuming he wouldn't be coming back, at least not that night."He'll come for you again, Sarah," Enrico had said. "He wants you, and he won't give up easily. The question is, how long can you resist?""I won't give in," I replied with renewed determination.That same determination drove me to ignore Kael's ca
RachelI felt disoriented, dizzy, and light-headed, unable to comprehend or explain everything that was happening to me. However, I was apparently fine! I looked around the nightclub, crowded with beautiful people, the kind I liked to be around, all exuding wealth even through the pores of their well-cared-for skin. Although I identified with them, unfortunately, I no longer belonged to the exclusive group of millionaires.Despite all my efforts and struggles to try to belong to that group again, my plans were constantly thwarted, and once again, the blame fell on Sarah, that fake. I ordered another drink, paying with the card that Lorenzo, the idiot, gave me to shop for his apartment, but I was using it to finance my own drunkenness with him. Essentially, that's what I was doing.I know that getting wasted doesn't
KaelAs it had happened the previous night, I decided to try to talk to Sarah again, but this time I chose to wait for her outside the Nessyscar offices. I was surprised to see her leaving with Bianchi. I assumed he would drop her off at home, and I could approach her afterward. However, I was taken aback when I saw them stop in front of a famous London nightclub, Tiger Tiger London, which I had visited on previous trips to the city.That didn't deter me, and I entered the club right behind them. However, the nightclub was huge and divided into various areas. I tried to follow the direction they took, but with the large crowd of people in the venue, I ended up losing sight of Sarah, which left me quite irritated.I decided to explore the different areas a bit and try to find them again, which was not such a simple
KaelI arrived at my hotel suite in the company of a seemingly indecisive Sarah, who was quite different from the passionate girl with whom I had spent hot and desire-filled nights, which was understandable. It was in my hands to change that situation, and now, in front of the woman I couldn't get out of my thoughts, I understood that I couldn't live without her anymore."Come here," I called out to her as she was still standing by the door."I don't think it was a very good idea to come here with you, Kael," she confirmed my impression.I walked over to where she was and placed one hand on her waist, while the other went to her silky black hair, as dark as the night."I'm sure I can convince you to change that impression.""Not everything is about sex, Kael," she said, annoyed. "There are other things just as, if not more, important than that.""You're right, of course," I agreed, as her words held truth. "But all I can offer you tonight is this. Sex.""I don't want just sex, Kael,"
SarahAfter an intense and passionate night in Kael's arms, the following morning raised questions about our future and whether his words during our intimate moments were genuine or just a ploy to persuade me into an empty night of pleasure. Kael had never needed to lie to get what he wanted before, and indeed, he hadn't this time. However, his coercive behavior revealed much about his character. If he was capable of using coercion to achieve his desires, he would surely be capable of lying as well.Despite this, I woke up in his arms, feeling the warmth of his body beside mine, and I stayed there for as long as I could. However, it was a weekday, and I needed to be at work by nine o'clock, so reality soon made itself known, and I had to get up and face the truth about what we really had.I looked around the hotel room, searching for my phone somewhere, as I needed to know the exact time. When I couldn't find it anywhere, I moved in the bed, trying to get up and look for the device."