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I've sometimes had trouble sleeping during storms, it rained crazily last night, for hours, I... didn't sleep much. I had a headache.It didn't have much to do with the storm though, I barely noticed it. I went to bed upset. I just couldnt get my brain to quiet.I tried listening to music, and did some breathing exercises, but nothing.I was exhausted. It's why I didn't like getting upset. It drained me. And caused me to overthink. I winced as sunlight streamed in through my parted curtains. I'd forgotten to bring down the drapes last night and now with my headache, it felt like pins stabbed into my eyelids. I sighed tiredly and heard my door open, from the, direction, it was the adjoining door, soft footsteps padded as he made his way into my room. “You're not up? You’ll be late for school Kitten” his tone is soft as he stepped into my line of sight.My eyes lift momentarily, he’s already dressed a white shirt and black waistcoat. A black tie knotted at his throat, no jacket but
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It’s well past noon when I wake up. My eyes are tight and mind, a little hazy. I slipped into the bathroom to clean up, got dressed I’m about to leave when I realized my key was taken from me last night. I swallowed a knot in my throat as I found my phone and ordered an Uber and I left with the intention of waiting outside the gate until the driver arrived. Half an hour later, I slipped him some cash and got out. I looked at the front of the private clinic for a moment, unaware of when I'd keyed in the address as I booked a ride.I made my way slowly, signed my name at the entrance, and found my way to the private room that had been my fathers for more than half a year now. I haven’t been here in a while. So much has been going on lately and I just… I’ve been angry. I used to think I’d gotten over his constant absence growing up. His refusal to see Eunice for what she really was growing up. His reluctance to defend me. The sound of voices drew my attention, I dragged the door o
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IAN“Mr. Quinn, good afternoon”I clicked out of yet another meeting, fall back to my chair, popped my neck once, twice, then tugged on my tie, Christ, I was so fucking tensed. “Afternoon Patricia, has my wife left her room today? Has she eaten?”I did not like her reaction this morning, crying. I knew she was upset, by her words, hurt even.It was evident by her refusal to see me. Katy isn't one to lash out, I had been too, the sight of the boy all over her had me seeing red, it took everything to not over there and break every bone in that hand. And Maybe I was furious at how comfortable she was with him, the both of them smiling and laughing, yeah I was fucking furious. Jealous even. I will not share, even her smile is mine. She's mine, period. Why was that so fucking hard to understand? There was much to take care of so I left, I imagined we would speak when I returned this morning, already giving her as much space as I could manage. She fucking cried.The thought of her h
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I didn’t know his name when I signed my name on that contract, then I moved into his house, with time I allowed him into my life, into my body. He might have been a stranger but I’d always felt a certain amount of safety that my dad knew him, chose him to be my husband and take over his company. I was wrong. So very wrong.Suspicions and doubt rose in my mind like a seven headed snake. Who is he?What did he want?With my father’s company. With me. I doubt it had anything to do with me.It had to be the company.I’m reminded that of recent he cut off Eunice and Monica’s allowance, it seemed he had done it to get back at them on my behalf but what if it wasn’t? Then there’s Mr. Grayson who I actually know to be a friend and partner of my dad's and has been ever suspicious of Ian, God, have I been a fool? There’s also Mr. Alfred, dad trusted him and so I trusted him, but how many times has Ian shown to be very aware of my discussions with the lawyer? Ian could have bought him of
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“You knew me… before the courthouse,” I say the next morning. In his office where I'd met he and Mr Allen talking in low tones over a screen. They immediately went quiet, Ian had clicked it off when I let myself in and I wondered how many times I've seen him do that. I never cared to check what he was doing, and why would I? The other man nodded once and left the room. And I shoved my hands into my front pockets as I walked further into the room. He seems more himself this morning, in control, assured. Behind his large oak table, fingers steeped loosely over the now faced down tablet, he just looked at me, “Is that supposed to be a question" “Did you know me, Ian?” “Yes” What was that he said last night? He saw me, he wanted me and he got me? I nodded. “How?” He looked me over and I felt his internal turmoil as he debated what to tell me. “I first saw you in traffic, you were helping some kids crossing the road, I’m not sure what about it caught my attention," he said soft
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“I will not risk you” “I’m not asking Ian, I’ve made my decision. I need to see this through, I must” I swallowed shakingly. Learning about my mother sealed it. I was coming along end of. “I’m not asking Ian, I’ve made my decision. I need to see this through, I must” For as long as I can remember, I let others make decisions in my life. No more. Ian refused and I threatened to follow them. “Not if you lock you in your room” he returned. “Do that and I’ll never speak to you again!” I yelled. “At least you’ll be alive” I shook on the spot. “I’m not joking Ian- I swear I’ll- I need to be there. If they killed my mother, almost killed me, I need to see them face to face” He glared at me. I glared right back. My mind was made up. That evening, we seat at the back of the Bently. Mr. Allen drove with Mason rode shotgun. Another vehicle with security traveling behind us. I'm slightly surprised when we come to a stop in a normal looking building. I half expe
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The day after Ian left, Dad passed away in his sleep, the nurse said his heart stopped beating. He’d gone quietly, painlessly. He was buried a week later.I didn't go. I couldn’t. I bared a grudge, maybe later I’d regret it but I am hurt. It wasn't like me, goody two shoes Katy, who always did what was expected of me. I didn't recognize myself these days.He’d been laid to rest beside my mum as he wanted. With mom and dad gone, and him… I was truly alone now. I’d gotten condolences and well wishes from Elise and Naomi, a few of Dad’s colleagues, his assistant at the company, and peers from high school on my social media had reached out also.I looked at them without responding.At some point, I got a notification that I'd missed my appointment at the clinic for another shot of birth control and to reschedule. I swiped away the notification so fast, and turned off my phone after that. Hannah has been by twice, the first time, I’d been surprised to see her and it showed. “You hav
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** Heat swooped down my belly settling in my core. Long fingers smoothed down my chest, cupping the weight and settling on my taut nipple pinching softly, I hummed, moaning out a name.My toes curled, heat enveloped me, molten lava swooped down my belly and I ached right there, between my legs. I let out a low moan, my thighs clenching at the beautiful stretch, a finger pressed down my clit and I sighed. I loved it when he did that. The movement quickened, smooth thrusts, and my thighs parted to give him more room, my head rolling from side to side as pleasure swept through me. I gasped and my lids blinked open, I was on my side one the bed, my heart beating so fast, in tempo with the throbbing between my legs. I shifted unto my back, blinking in confusion as reality washed over me, I'm in bedAlone.My core clenched painfully around my fingers and I realized how close to orgasm I was.I glanced at the bed once more, scanning the room and confirmed I was truly alone.I could have sw
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