When I arrived home after work, I heated my lunch in the microwave so that I didn’t get a chance to eat. Once my food was done, I was ready to sit down at my table and finally be able to eat it. I just couldn’t believe that I gave in to my temptation of wanting that man to do the things that he did to me. What was I thinking, going into his office and having lunch with him? Technically, we didn’t have lunch, he had made one of my fantasies come true about having sex in an office. Never did I think that would happen. What was I thinking? “You weren’t thinking as my consensus speaks to me.” Well, we are going to have to try to prevent that from happening again. I need to get started on my essay instead of sitting here daydreaming about my boss and letting my food get cold. Shaking my head, I get up and go get my laptop out of my room to start working on my essay. Sitting back down at the table, I opened my Microsoft Word to start writing about Why I was taking the class. Then I star
I finished my essay after hardly getting maybe four hours of sleep. I’m a nurse, and you think that I would be used to this by now. Well, I am not used to not getting my eight hours of sleep. However, I was glad that I managed to get my essay done for class tonight. Now I have some time before class starts, I could get a nap in before getting ready to go to class. First, though, I have to go and check my mail. I head down to the lobby heading towards my mailbox to check to see if I have any mail. Open the mailbox up, grab my mail, and then head back upstairs. As I was going through my mail; while walking up three flights of stairs, I saw an invitation in the mail for my class reunion. I’m winded once I get inside, help I had my exercise for the day. My heart is beating rapidly from climbing those stairs. I had to wait for my heart to stop beating rapidly before I decided whether to open the invitation. I cannot believe that it has been ten years already and my class reunion is alrea
I answer the phone, “what is it this time, Gabriel?” Why are you calling me? I am calling because I wanted to know if you have decided what I asked you about. No, Gabriel, I have not had time to think about that right now. Why not? As you must know, I got an invitation in the mail for my ten–year high school reunion.Wow, it has been ten years for you already? Yes, it has been ten years already and I cannot believe it. I was about to confirm my reservation about attending. That is good to know. I take it that you will be going by yourself then? What business of yours is it whether I go alone or not? We are not married anymore. I know that Gabriel says to me, cannot I even care about you a little?Why do you even care now, Gabriel? You did not seem to care when you were fucking your secretary. I know it was my fault. I’ve should have been stronger and honored our vows. Yes, you should have, and now you have a baby on the way because of it. “Yes, I know that, and I regret what I have do
It is the day of the class reunion, and I was lucky to get some time from work for this. Of course, I am going to have to work double shifts to make up for this time away from work. I am certainly up early today in my hotel room and very anxious about tonight. I just wish that my parents were here to see what I have accomplished so far. Ring, ring, I answer my cellphone after being in my thoughts. “Hey Sandy?” My goodness, Maddison, you were supposed to call me once you reached your hotel room. Oh, I am so sorry, I completely forgot. Once I got off the airplane and took an Uber to the hotel and checked into my room. I laid on the bed, before I knew it, morning came. Plus, I was just thinking about my parents and how I wished that they were here. Oh honey, I am so sorry I completely forgot about that. Don’t worry, it is fine, besides I know they are watching over me and are proud of me. Yes, they are sweetheart and you just remember that. Do you think that you’re going to run into Ga
It was the day of the class reunion, and I was lucky to get some time from work for this. Of course, I am going to have to work double shifts to make up for this time away from work. I am certainly up early today in my hotel room and very anxious about tonight. I just wish that my parents were here to see what I have accomplished so far. Ring, ring, I answer my cell phone after being in my thoughts. “Hey, Sandy?” My goodness, Maddison, you were supposed to call me once you reached your hotel room. Oh, I am so sorry, I completely forgot. Once I got off the airplane and took an Uber to the hotel and checked into my room. I lay on the bed, and before I knew it, morning came. Plus, I was just thinking about my parents and how I wished that they were here. Oh honey, I am so sorry I completely forgot about that. Don’t worry, it is fine, I know they are watching over me and are proud of me. Yes, they are sweetheart, and you just remember that. Do you think that you’re going to run into Gab
As I am still talking to the former cheerleaders. I still get the feeling that if I am being stared at by someone. However, when I turn around, I don’t see that person looking at me. Whoever, that person was, is gone now. Hopefully, whoever it was, I doubt that I see them again. Ok, just standing there talking to some of the people I knew in high school. I am just talking and having a good time, until I feel someone tap my shoulder. That is when I turn around and there he was, Mr. Shane Evans. He is looking more fine than before, tall, tan and beautiful green eyes. If you have a moment, he says, but aren’t you Maddison Wong, he asks me. Yes, I am, I replied. Didn’t you use to be a nerd? Yes, I did keep my head in the books, so I could get into a good college. Well, look at you, the years have been good to you. You look great, all I could do was say thank you while blushing. You have come a long way from the nerdy, pretty girl I have seen around campus ten years ago. Wow, when I thi
After we are done eating, Shane takes me to his room. We walk in and there is a king-size bed with a canopy in the middle of the room. On the right side of the room, I see a door which I assume leads to the bathroom. Will you excuse me for a minute, I say to Shane, I need to freshen up. Sure go ahead, the bathroom is right through that door. I open the door to the bathroom and what I see is beyond my imagination. This bathroom is not a regular bathroom, it is more of an ensuite and has a huge Jacuzzi tub. Now that is something I can relax in and do other things in. Are you alright in there I hear Shane through the door. I’m fine just admiring your bathroom. Oh, okay, thought you fell in for a minute. No, I wouldn’t be right out in a few minutes. Why am I so nervous being with this man? I have been dreaming of this since before I married Gabriel. Now, Maddison, you can do this he finally sees your worth, I tell myself. You didn’t even see a ring on his finger, either. Make sure thoug
Monday came and Shane had driven me to the small Springfield airport. He could only leave me at security since he wasn’t allowed past them because of COVID. He kisses me goodbye before I am called. The TSA agent says next then I go through security seeing Shane wave goodbye. I wave back blowing a kiss at him and he catches it putting it right on his heart. While waiting to be called to the plane, the flight attendant said it would be about thirty minutes since the pilot hadn’t shown up yet. So, I just take a seat in one of the nice comfy chairs to wait. As I am sitting here looking through my phone I see a text from Shane. “Maddison, I would like to thank you for a wonderful time after the reunion. It was great seeing you after all this time. I would like to see you again. Hope to hear from you soon. Shane My word I can not believe that he wants to see me again. I’m just staring at my phone looking at the text I just received. Last call for flight 469 to Dayton, Ohio. Oh my goodne
The party had ended shortly after Gabriel left, and Shane was done talking to him. We will talk long tonight, especially since he keeps secrets from me. First, though, we need to clean up the backyard, and then we can talk about it. Honey, I asked Shane if you would please help me clean up. Of course, babe, I cannot have you doing all the work in your condition. “What do you mean in my condition?” “Come now, babe, do not get mad?” “You know that it's almost time for the babies to go out.” “Yes, I know, but that does not mean I am helpless.” “I want to do something useful before the babies come.” “I know you, Maddison, but shouldn’t you be nesting?” “Hey, do not give me that look. It is what I read in one of the pregnancy books.” You are right. I should be nesting and getting everything ready for our beautiful girls coming in a few weeks. Are you admitting to me being right about what I said? I am not going to say that you are right or wrong. I was making a statement. Besides,
I observed Shane escorting my ex-husband out of the backyard. His expression suggested he might intend harm towards Gabriel. However, he is aware that he cannot afford to go to jail, especially with the babies on the way. It is noteworthy that they are all girls, which was unexpected. He will be a father to daughters, and we may consider trying for a boy. This decision will depend on his performance as a parent. Nonetheless, watching Shane with Gabriel gives me an uneasy feeling. Hopefully, nothing adverse will occur. Shane Look here, Gabriel. I do not know what you think that you heard about me having gambling problems when there are rumors. Well, my sources are reliable. I do not know who your sources are, but they are most certainly wrong. Besides, if there were any truth to those rumors, do you think I could not afford this house? No, you bought this with your gambling money. No, I did not. It shows what you know: I bought this house with the money I earned from my company. Awe
The person's throat cleared again, and then everyone turned around. I could not believe it with my very own eyes was my ex-husband, Gabriel. How did he find us? He was not even supposed to be here. I thought he would be somewhere drowning his sorrows. This man has been grieving ever since he lost his baby boy. Jason and Sandy looked shocked, just as I am. Looking at him now, though, I see that he is better. I cannot help but feel that something is off about him. It makes me uneasy that he is here. What is he doing here? Sandy asked me. I have no idea why he is here. More importantly, though, how did he know where I was? Gabriel walks up to me to offer me congratulations on the gender reveal. Well, Shame, it looks as if you will be a girl dad. I want to offer my deepest condolences. Why are you condescending, arrogant, and selfish, man? How dare you say something such as that? Shane will make a great girl dad. He will be their provider and protector to congratulate me on the gender r
It turned out that it was just a stuffed animal watching me. It certainly looked real to me. I waited a few more minutes until Maddison went back upstairs. That was close, and I cannot believe she did not notice I was there. Then again, she was half asleep going up the stairs after eating. Now, where was I going to put this tiny device again? Oh, yes, it is in one of the books that she hardly ever reads this time. She has so many romance novels it is hard to keep track of. However, I am surprised that her new husband has not seen her romantic novels. Then again, he has but just ignored it. Now, it is time for me to get out of here before they wake up and head back to my house. Maddison Shane wakes up, sweetie. Remember, we have an appointment today to see the Ultrasound Technician to find the sex of our babies. Just a few more minutes, please he tells me. The anticipation is palpable as we prepare for this momentous occasion. Come on, babe, the quicker we get this done, the faster w
Gabriel Whoa, that was a close one. I could not believe those two were getting close to seeing my disguise. That would have not been particularly good for me at all. I would have asked myself the questions they were asking if one of them was in a different disguise. I am sitting in my car waiting for the alarm person to finish that I hired for them. This is the only way I know I can keep track of how Shane treats my ex-wife. I could not believe that I dared to do something so stupid as to have an affair with my young secretary. Look where it has gotten me by thinking with my tiny brain instead of my big one. Maddison and I would still be together if I had not been thinking with my tiny brain instead of my big one. I would not have to resort to such measures to get her to forgive me. A wise person once said, “It is better to be forgiven than not to be forgiven.” I do not remember who said it; it was Ghandi, or it could have been my grandmother. My grandma Eleanor was an incredi
Shane You know you do look familiar to her ex-husband. Are you sure that you two are not related? Oh, I am most certainly sure. I know you two have just moved in, but I wanted to ask how you like the place. We love the place, and I see Maddison’s face getting extremely red, like a tomato. Awe, Maddison, your face is ripe as a tomato Sam mentions while hiding her face. Does that mean the two of you had some fun last night? Yes, we had some fun last night I answered. Good. I am glad to hear that you both love the place. I tell him there is nothing as fun as getting some with the woman you love. No there is nothing wrong with that at all. I must be off now and let you get back to unpacking boxes. Thank you so much for stopping by Samantha, Maddison said. However, the next time you come by can you knock? It is no problem, and I will make sure to knock first I cannot help but get a strange feeling that we will not be seeing the last of her. I get the same feeling too; I said to, Maddis
It was finally moving day, and we couldn’t wait to have the keys to our new home. It was a long week waiting, but Shane and I did it. Shane did most of the packing for me while I supervised. He didn’t want me to do anything since I was pregnant with four babies. Will you at least let me do something? I asked him. I feel so useless, I told him. You are supervising me and telling me what you want in these boxes. Isn’t that doing something he says to me? I couldn’t argue with that because he was right. At least I didn’t have to carry the heavy stuff, which was an advantage of being pregnant. I’m going to make myself some lunch. Do you want anything? I asked Shane. Wow, those babies have you eating crazy as a…don’t you dare finish that sentence. Never mind, I will have a sandwich with chicken, provolone cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes with Italian dressing. Yum, that sounds delicious; I will make some for both of us. The packing is almost finished, so we sit down to eat our lunch. Babe, I
Gabriel After washing the dishes, cleaning the table, sweeping the floor at the restaurant where Maddison and I first met, and stealing my wallet to pay for our lunch, I drove home with a clear purpose: I was determined to obtain my Real Estate License. This decision wasn’t just about a career; it was a way to reconnect with Maddison. I knew I needed a flawless disguise to hide my true identity from her for this plan to work. But first, I had to prioritize the necessary courses. The online courses were straightforward, offering a quick path to getting my Real Estate License. While there were more extended programs, I chose the accelerated options to expedite my journey. Each course included engaging videos, followed by quizzes to reinforce what I learned. I committed to watching a weekly video, ensuring I absorbed all the material before moving forward. After three weeks of dedicated study, I passed the exams and was ready for the next phase of my plan. I needed someone who could
Since you can’t pay, you will work it off by washing the dishes in the kitchen and cleaning the restaurant. I can’t believe I have to wash dishes to pay for my meal. No, you have it wrong, the waitress notified me. You have to pay for two meals and dessert. Wait, what? I did not order dessert. No, but she did tell me to put it on your tab. Why the nerve of that woman? How dare she do this to me? I will make sure that I get her back for stealing my wallet. However, she is having four babies with her new husband. I need to dig deep about him and see if he is a good guy. Otherwise, if he is not, then he will be in a lot of trouble. Yeah, let’s see if you are worthy of being with my ex-wife, Mister Shane Evans. As I am standing in the kitchen thinking about it. The manager comes by and says to me, what are you daydreaming about? Hurry with the dishes. I have customers waiting for their orders. Yep, that is it, I am going to get back at them. Maddison After I was done confronting G