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Claiming My Father’s Best Friend 8
ASTRID I skim my eyes across the list before lifting my gaze to meet my mom’s overly cheerful expression. “I can’t believe I skipped having lunch with my colleagues for this.”My mom raises her brows, her expression dark with disapproval. “You spend all day with them. I’m just asking for a few hours.”“To go over some lame list? Mom, I don’t care about these parties. You know that.”“Well, I do, but it doesn’t hurt to try dragging you into it.” She perches on the corner of the desk, crossing her hands. “So, what do you think about the list?”We’re in Dad’s study, going over the guest list for the party my mom is hosting this week. They got back late Saturday night and I didn’t expect to see them until later in the week.“You are my daughter and you must do this with me. Your dad is looking at expanding to Australia. We need investors, partners, and advisors. This party is strictly for business.” She goes on to say.“Then make it a conference meeting or a press release. Why a party?
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-14Claiming My Father’s Best Friend 9
JORDAN I scowl at my phone as I dial the number on the screen for the umpteenth time since I got back to the State. I know it’s futile but a part of me is hoping for a miracle.I miss my best friend and I’d do anything to see him again. I’ve contacted a private Investigator and he’s combing the whole city for Peter Volkov. Has he relocated to another city? He’s never for once mentioned leaving New York. Business expansions and vacations, yes, but packing up to another country has never been in his books.My mind flickers to the last time I saw him. He had accompanied me to the airport. Bade farewell amid hugs and playful punches to my arms.A black minivan pulls into the spot beside my car. I pay little attention to it as I dial the number again. It is fast becoming an unconscious action. My head snaps up as I catch sight of a familiar figure.“Is that the Mayor?”My driver nods. “Yes, Sir.”Lucas Lonel. I remember him from my college days and early last year. I saw his campaign flie
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-14Claiming My Father’s Best Friend 10
ASTRID “A welcome party? I thought you said it was a business party. What changed? Do I have to review another list?” I press my cell phone tightly against my ear as my mother chuckles at the other end, taking way too long to answer my question. I worked on the list last night like I intended and emailed it back to her only to have her call me about changing the theme.“Yes. It's going to be small-and- intimate. Your dad’s best friend has been away since you were little. We lost count, baby, and now, he’s back in town and your father wants to officially welcome him."“Can’t they go for drinks or something? A party sounds like a lot if you ask me, Mom.”“Well, I’m not. All we need you to do is show up. You have to meet the man your father grew up with.”Oh God!“Is that necessary?”I can picture her rolling her eyes. “It’s just a party, Astrid, not a death sentence. You used to love parties, what happened to you?”“I was a teenager and I didn’t have to work. Now I have deadlines, and
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-14Claiming My Father’s Best Friend 11
JORDAN I roll on my side as the sunlight streaming into the room smacks against my face. I have plenty of excuses to not work out this morning. I need to get a few more hours of sleep as I didn’t fall asleep last night until the early hours of this morning.I can hear movements in the hallway. I force my body into a sitting position, rubbing my eyes gently. It’s Friday and I have to be at the office before 8 am for my first appointment. I’ve set up a team and they are putting up a presentation to settle on the product designs and total number of toys to be produced for the first batch.I swallow an oath as I bump my knee against the dressing table on my way to the adjoined bathroom. Gritting my teeth, I flip on the light switch, bathing the dark room in bright light that makes my eyes hurt.There’s a rap on my door then Nelson calls out to me, his voice muffled. We had talked about running this morning. I found out there’s a small group and Nelson says it’d be good for me. He wants m
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-16Claiming My Father’s Best Friend 12
ASTRID Taking a fortifying breath, I step out of my car, keeping my gaze locked on the mountaintop building with throngs of people milling about and chatting excitedly.I can’t even muster a smile and these people here are acting like the sun is out after months of heavy rainfall. A valet approaches. Without a word, I hand him my car key but do not attempt to remove my hand from the door. I need to mentally prepare myself for a party that doesn’t quite spark my enthusiasm. Mom has been texting me all day and Dad sent me a dress - his way of telling me I have no excuse to not attend a party he’s organized for a man I’ve never met.The parking area is brimming with luxury automobiles. I turn to the valet. He motions for me to move away from the car.“I need to move it so other vehicles can drive in.” He says, gesturing behind me.I take a few steps from the car and then turn to see if I have obstructed anyone from coming in. “Oh.” I exclaim when I notice that there’s a small line and
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ASTRID My entire body tingles with the memory of where his lips had grazed that night. I drop the basket on the table and lower my butt on one of the chairs. I can’t feel my legs anymore and I’m catching my breath with an unsteady rhythm. Evelyn is still talking, oblivious to the turmoil raging at the pit of my belly. My hands are visibly shaking. I can feel his eyes boring into me so I lower my gaze and pretend to be adjusting the tablecloth. Damn! I need to get out of here. Where’s Tristan? No, asking for his help is only going to encourage him. I’ll call Lily.Mom’s figure crosses the periphery of my vision. She’ll find me soon and I’ll be forced to play nice to a man I want to do nothing but wrap my legs around.Jordan.He doesn’t look like a Jordan at all. A Zach, maybe? Fuck! I feel so heartsick and scared knowing he’s here. The same room with my parents. Best friends tend to tell each other everything. Will he tell my dad about some young woman he fucked in some house a week
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-17Claiming My Father’s Best Friend 14
JORDAN I spoon some spaghetti onto my plate and raise my gaze to meet Peter. “A lot of things have changed. I was driving along Palm Avenue the other day and I couldn’t find the drive-thru. Did he move or something?”Peter chuckles. “Sam. He got married and bought a restaurant.”“Oh.” I say with a small frown.“You sound disappointed. I can take you to his new place sometime.”“No, I found a new spot.”“You’re lucky you have an iron-cast stomach. I can’t bear to eat half the things you throw into your mouth.”I shake my head. “Anna was adventurous. She made me try out a lot of cuisines and encouraged me to be reckless.”Peter throws back his head and laughs. The sound attracts the attention of half the people at the long table, including the blonde with piercing blue eyes.“You’re distracting everyone. This isn't high school, man.”He cups his palm over his mouth and glances around the table. I chuckle and watch him through the rim of my water glass. Peter might be 47 years old but h
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-17Claiming My Father’s Best Friend 15
ASTRIDA cold breeze rustles through the trees as I make my way to the parking lot. My head is spinning, and my insides are knotting so badly. What was I expecting? That Jordan was going to take me into his arms and kiss me silly even after finding out that I'm his best friend's daughter?I'm painfully aware of the fact that I wanted to feel him again. His shaft penetrates my moist centre, and his lips brush my ear as he whispers incoherently.I avoid the front steps, choosing the dimly dark path instead.This is quite a sensitive moment for me, and I can't bear to be in the company of anyone. Not even my parents. I've not gotten around to telling them about Tristan, and now this? They're going to hate me. Dad. Oh God, it's going to break him apart.Out of breath and eyes itching from unshed tears, I lean against a tree and close my eyes briefly. How did I get here?I hear the leaves being crushed, and then a figure appears in front of me. Despite the darkness, I can see the determina
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Claiming My Father’s Best Friend 37
ASTRIDTonight, I’m going to desensitize myself from every form of Jordan’s grip.I’m going to fuck someone.I don’t care who.I don’t care where.I’m just going to do it.“To get over one man, you have to fuck another” That’s what Lily said on the night I fucked Jordan and tonight I’m going to repeat it again. I’m going to fuck someone else.I’m done being a daddy-good girl. Tonight, I’m a bitch.Tonight I’m dressed to kill. My dress is the epitome of provocative. It’s a deep crimson, clinging to every curve of my body. The neckline plunges daringly low, revealing enough cleavage to drive any man wild, while the back dips down to my spine. The hem of the dress falls amply to mid-thigh.Oh, I’m not wearing panties. A wicked smile tugs at my lips at the way I feel. I feel so sexy, daring, and powerful.Fuck, Tristan.Fuck Jordan.Tonight, I’m not just a woman, but a weapon.“So you’re really going for it tonight huh?” Lily asks just as we pull into the club. I smirk, opening my door.
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JORDANFuck, fuck, fuck!It’s been five horrible days since I left Astrid, but the wildfire that’s erupting inside me isn’t close to dying out.I slammed my fist into the punch bag, reveling in the sharp burst of pain that jolted up my arm. My muscles burn and sweat drips down my forehead into my eyes, blurring my vision, but I don’t stop. The smell of sweat and violence stains the air. This is the one place I allow myself to unleash the anger I keep under careful wraps in all other areas of my life –the gym.This was the only remedy for coping with the death of my wife was working out in the gym. It was my catharsis, my sanctuary. But I can’t say the same now. I pound into the mannequin with a force that shakes my entire body. Each punch lands with a dull thud, and I hit harder, trying to beat the thought out of my head. But no matter how hard I punch this mannequin, it’s not enough to drown out the regret that’s gnawing at me.I’ve been at this gym every day since that night, trying
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ASTRID “Club? You?” Lily's brows furrowed in disbelief as if I’d asked her to fly to the moon with me.“Astrid, this is unbelievable. You hate clubs. Tell me why you are here.” I roll my eyes regretting why I came here. It has been a fucking miserable five days since Jordan disappeared from my apartment after fucking me silly yet I can’t stop thinking about him.I can’t even focus on my work. I’ve tried everything possible but it’s not working. I would have gone for therapy but I think that would be too extreme. No matter what I do, I can’t stop thinking about Jordan. It’s like he’s stuck in my head.Every time I close my eyes, I see him. Every time I try to distract myself, I hear his voice and feel his touch. It’s driving me insane.I haven’t slept well in the past five days. I become jittery and a bit neurotic when I don’t sleep. I’ve tried everything possible to move on from what happened between Jordan and me, but my mind is stuck in a different type of loop that I can’t escape.
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ASTRID A lazy smile tugs on my lips as I stretch my body, feeling every delicious ache from last night and the early hours of this morning. My muscles are pleasantly sore, a reminder of the intense passion Jordan and I shared.My cunt is so sore. Warmth blooms in my chest as I recall the way he kissed and fuck me so hard that I scream.I reach out a hand to his side of the bed, expecting to find him and snuggle into his warmth, but…empty sheets. I open my eyes but close them again due to the sunlight filtering through the room. I slowly, open my eyes again, squinting, trying to adjust to the brightness of the morning light.I run my hand over where he slept, but it’s cold as if he left a long time ago. I sit up, all the sleep vanishing from my eyelids.Not again!My heart thunders in my chest as dread engulfs me, creeping through me like a slow poison. The emptiness blooms within me, spreading rapidly until I feel hollow.He’s gone.I feel my heart splinter.It’s happening again. I c
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JORDAN “Get on your knees, Astrid.”She hops down from the cabinet and kneels on the floor, looking like a goddess. I devour her with my eyes, imprinting every detail of her into my mind; long legs, slender curvy body, round ass and full rosy breast with perky nipples. Her chest rises and falls with every breath, and her eyes train on me.With one hand, I cup her chin, bringing her mouth close to my cock.“Now, I want you to suck my cock and make it clean and hard. Can you do that?” Instead of answering, she strokes my balls as her small mouth wraps around the crown, licking the pre-cum, her eyes locked to mine. “Fuck, Sweetness. Your lips were made for me.”“I’ve always wanted to do this.” She swirls her tongue around the crown, dipping her tongue on the little slit on my cock.“You’ve never sucked a cock before?” she shakes her head. “But I’ve been practicing doing it with bananas.” I want to ask her why she never did it with her ex but I don’t see the need.A strange feeling of
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JORDAN “My bedroom? Hmm, interesting.” Her lips twist into a cynical smile. She twirls her glass, making the drink slosh.I know I’m making a fucking mistake and I should flee looking the other way but I can’t do that. I can’t focus when she is not near, and when she is near, her warmth is everything I think about.Why do I need to spend another night with her? Why can’t I walk away from her and bury what happened between us in the past? It should be easy to forget about her, right? So why can’t I fucking do that?Why am I here?Because there was more to that night than just a steamy encounter between two consenting adults.True. Even now, the truth is shimmering like an invisible force, pulling me towards her.Chemistry.Electric, fiery chemistry that snaps the air taut and makes my body throb in a vicious response. What is it about Astrid that stirs me and makes me want to relinquish every fiber of control to her?She let the wine spill from her lips, trailing down her chin. She da
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JORDANExhilaration fills me as the car pulls to a stop in front of the tall building. I heave a breath, hoping it’d be enough to relax me, enough to take in the scenery and decide on my next stepI have absolutely no idea why I texted Astrid. She has such a fierce hold on me that even when I tend to get myself into being logical, I always succumb to the one I strive to avoid that is being with her.Dinner didn’t turn out as I had hoped. I anticipated a lively evening filled with laughter, banter, and catching up on everything I’ve missed. A part of me had assumed she would be happy to see that I was putting in effort into moving on from what we had.I was wrong. Very wrong. The moment she spotted Fernanda, her eyes hardened, and her composure was stiff. If there’s one thing I’ve come to know about her, it’s the fact that she doesn’t back down from anything. No matter what it is.Putting the car in the park, I take a quick glance around. It’s 11:56. A few minutes to midnight, and I’m
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ASTRID “Well, have you thought about what I said, Jordan?” Dad asks and casts me an appraising glance.Jordan studies me as though seeing me for the first time, and then he retreats his gaze, fixing it on my father.“We’re not hiring right now, and you know how it is. We can’t bring in a new person at this critical moment.”“But she’ll be an asset to your company. Have you seen her work? She’s efficient.”“She’s your daughter. Of course, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I’ve heard about her, and I must say,” He casts me a grin, “I’m impressed.”Perplexed, I cock my head at the two men, glancing at them simultaneously. “What are you both talking about like I’m not here?”“You father suggested I employ your services in my company.”Understanding hit me like a softball sailing over a home plate. Dad never mentioned anything like that to me. “But I’m working, and I don’t remember complaining to anyone about my job.”“That man overworks you. You need to be in a space where your w
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ASTRID Jordan’s eyes sneak up to mine as I navigate the tables towards them. Behind me is a woman in a white shirt and maroon colored pants. She’s chatting, asking me about my day and stuff I don’t care to focus on as my entire attention is on the dark-haired man sucking a straw, his lips twisting in a smirk.Dad shoots up from his chair as I draw closer to the table. He comes around the table and pulls out a chair for me.“Hi, Dad. How long have you been waiting?”He engulfs me in a warm hug, and I hear him inhale slowly. I relax into him, placing my head on his shoulder. Then, he moves away and gestures at the table. That’s when I noticed the woman leaning her chin on Jordan’s shoulder and peering into his phone.She raises her head as if she can feel my stare and tosses me a charming grin. My nerves coil, and I ball my fist, digging my sharp fingers into my skin.What the hell was Jordan thinking bringing another woman to our date?I thought Dad said it was going to be just us?“T
