DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 58~ It was a small comfort to know that my death had brought the twins back together, even if it was too late for me to see it. The news of my accident spread like a wildfire through Daze Glam Beauty & Cosmetics. I could almost hear the gasps of shock, the whispers of disbelief as my employees tried to come to terms with the fact that I was gone. I had always prided myself on being a strong and capable leader, someone who inspired loyalty and dedication in my team. Now, as I watched from afar, I saw the impact of my absence on the company. There was confusion, uncertainty, and a sense of loss that mirrored my own. But amidst the chaos, there were glimmers of hope. I saw how my team rallied together, how they supported each other in the face of tragedy. I saw the determination in their eyes, the resolve to carry on my legacy and keep the company running smoothly. Of course, there were those who saw my accident as an opportunity. I hear
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 59~ I woke up in the hospital, disoriented and in excruciating pain. My body was broken, but I was alive. The doctors called it a miracle. Despite the severity of my injuries, both I and the baby survived. When I was stable enough to have visitors, Kim was the first to see me. She burst into tears and hugged me gently, careful not to hurt me. “Kim, what happened?” I croaked, my voice barely a whisper. “You were in a terrible accident, Kylie. We thought we lost you,” she said, her voice trembling. “But you’re here, you’re alive.” Tears filled my eyes as I processed the enormity of what she was saying. I had another chance at life, and being with Devin and our child. When Devin and Devon learned that I had survived, they rushed to the hospital. The tension between them was palpable, but for my sake, they settled their differences. Devin was the first to enter my room. His eyes were red from crying, and his hands shook as he took mine.
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 60~ I held in my breath, my pulse hammering against my ribs. I swallowed hard, but the lump in my throat refused to go away. Richard wasn’t just some corporate rival. He was my ex-husband, the man who cheated on me with our real estate agent and betrayed me when I needed him most. While I was drowning in grief after losing my parents in a tragic car accident, Richard had been busy warming the bed of our real estate agent. I had been too blind, too broken to see it at first. But when the truth surfaced, it wasn’t just my marriage that fell apart. It was me. And now, after all these years, he was back. I shut the file with a snap. “Does Ethan know how deep this goes?” Devin sighed, his jaw tightening. “Ethan was just a pawn. He got greedy and took the bait, but once he was caught, he gave up Richard’s name in exchange for a deal.” I clenched my fists. “And the police?” “They’re looking into it, but Richard covered his tracks well. He
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 61~ I'm definitely putting all those involved behind bars and suing Richard to court since it's what he always wanted, I will give it to him The courtroom was silent, except for the rhythmic ticking of the judge’s clock. My fingers curled around the edge of the wooden table as I took a deep breath, steadying my nerves. Richard sat across me, his usual arrogance replaced with fear. His expensive suit and slicked-back hair couldn’t hide the truth anymore. He is not an outright man, he watched his empire of deceit crumble down before him. The judge cleared his throat. “After reviewing the evidence presented, this court finds the defendant, Richard Blake, guilty of corporate espionage, attempted fraud, and conspiracy to commit theft.” A gasp rippled through the courtroom. My heart pounded. The judge continued, “Mr. Blake, you are hereby sentenced to twelve years in federal prison.” I released a shaky breath as the weight of those words
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 62~ As I lay in the hospital bed, sweat clinging to my forehead, Kim wiped my face with a damp cloth. “Almost there, babe. Just one more push.” Devin and Devon stood at the foot of the bed, looking pale. “I think I’m gonna pass out,” Devon muttered. Devin elbowed him. “Get it together, man.” I let out a weak laugh before a sharp pain took over. With one final push, a loud, piercing cry filled the room. Devon leaned heavily against the wall, muttering his words again, “I think I’m gonna pass out.” Kim chuckled through her tears. “She’s doing the hard part, and you’re the one about to faint?” But I could barely focus on their banter. Another contraction hit, stronger than the last. My body shook from the sheer force of it. “You’re almost there,” the doctor encouraged. “One last push.” I squeezed Kim’s hand so tightly she yelped. With every ounce of strength left in me, I pushed and poured my soul into it. And then, like the breaking
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 63~ The past had tried to break me, but I had survived. And now, as I held my son in my arms, I knew one thing for certain, the future was mine. I held him tighter, closing my eyes as silent tears of joy slipped down my cheeks. For the first time in years, my heart was completely, utterly full and I have never been happier. Days after Aire’s birth felt like a dream, filled with soft baby giggles, sleepless nights, and a love so deep it terrified me. I had fought so many battles, survived betrayals, heartbreaks, and losses, but nothing had prepared me for the way my son held my heart in his tiny hands. Grandma Kris had been the first to insist on a celebration. "This calls for a proper party,” she declared one evening while rocking Aire in her arms. “We have too much to be grateful for. The company’s thriving, the demons of the past are locked away, and most importantly, our sweet Aire is here!” Kim had jumped up, clapping her hands.
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 64~ After the party, the air was cool as Devin and I stepped into our house, the soft glow of the chandelier casting a golden hue over the living room. My heels clicked against the marble floors, my fingers still trembling slightly from everything that had happened tonight. I was engaged, the thought still felt surreal. Devin’s warm hand slid over my tiny waist and over my back, helping me walk on my six inches Fendi heels as we walked toward the nursery where Aire’s nanny, Ms. Lillian, was already waiting with a soft smile. “He’s had a big night,” she whispered as she took my son from my arms. “I’ll make sure he’s well-rested.” I lingered for a moment, pressing a gentle kiss to Aire’s forehead, inhaling his baby-fresh scent. “Goodnight, my love,” I murmured. Ms. Lillian gave us a reassuring nod before retreating into the nursery, leaving Devin and me standing in the hallway, the silence between us charged with something unspoken. S
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 65~ “You look so gorgeous in that dress" His voice was husky, his breath warm against my ear as he lowered his head. The teasing graze of his lips sent a shiver down my spine, goosebumps rising along my skin. “T-thanks,” I stammered, my cheeks burning. I was wearing a beige, lacey, long-sleeved, body-hugging, mermaid-cut dress. The high neckline kept it modest from the front, but the back was a different story. A deep, inverted triangle cut left most of my back exposed, bare skin easily accessible to his touch. As his fingers traced the arch of my back, I shot him a warning glance, my body tingling. I felt him take my hand, his lips brushing against the back of it, sending waves of security and warmth through me. My senses are in overdrive. I meet his gaze, seeing intense eagerness in his green orbs. I tug his bowtie, pulling his face closer. Sluggishly, I trace his lips with a finger, then nibble his chin. Feeling his muscles tense,
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 177~As the weeks went by, It was Hailey and Biggie's wedding. The room glowed with what seemed like a million glittering twinkle lights. The floating candles at each table illuminated the gorgeous fresh-cut flower centerpieces. The room smelled like a tantalizing mixture of just baked cinnamon rolls and a delightful floral scent that somehow didn't conflict with each other.Hailey made a simply gorgeous bride. Her long, dark hair and enormous green eyes made the silky pink dress she had chosen for the occasion pop. I had never seen anyone look as exuberant as she did, with the exception of Biggie. He was positively beaming from ear to ear as if he couldn't believe his good fortune.The entire affair looked like a dream come true. More than ever, I couldn't wait to promise to live the rest of my days with Devin on a pristine beach somewhere. The only potential problem with my plan was footwear. I do love shoes, and a wedding in the sand is
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 176~The days and weeks started going by in a flurry. Bernice was able to talk Hailey into having a 'real' reception, but Hailey held firm on the small wedding. Devin and I had decided to let Hailey and Biggie have the entire spotlight during this special time in their lives. We would start planning our destination wedding once the festivities and aftermath from Hailey's big day wore down.I was so happy, happier than I could have ever imagined possible. Devin and I had finally settled on the plans for our dream home with enormous closets, after lots of bickering and rowdy making-up over which way doors should swing, where walls should be, and the size of the windows. Devin almost always let me have my way, but he seemed to enjoy the cycle of arguing about little things, then having big-time make-up sex. I had to admit, it was rather fun.He had started construction on the frame of our home, and for the first time, I could visualize myself
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 175~The Booker's had a family meeting, and I was invited. Even though the topic wasn't a happy one, it felt marvelous to belong to something so much bigger than myself. I had been a loner for a long time, other than having my pets and Kylie around.This family was complicated and they bickered and they loved each other unconditionally. It felt beyond amazing to be a part of that.Bernice and Christian stood up in front of their children and their children's partners and announced that they would be getting a divorce. We were all stunned.I had assumed that they would be able to work things out. It's probably an inaccurate stereotype, but I had assumed that women from Bernice's generation were of the 'stand by your man' mentality.Even though he had cheated and that was despicable and wrong, I had assumed that they would find a way to work through it and save their marriage. The baby that Zoey was carrying certainly complicated matters, bu
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 174~As if a light bulb suddenly went off in her head, she snapped her fingers. "Hey, you guys can have the big fancy wedding and completely take the pressure off of me and Biggie.""Oh no," Devin countered. "That is not in the cards. Is it, Sweetheart?" he asked me sweetly, giving me a peck on the cheek."Nope, I think Hailey needs the big wedding. We might be better off eloping." I voiced the idea that had been floating around my head.Devin lit up at the idea. "Yeah, or a destination wedding. We can go to Dubai or someplace so far away that only the people who truly love us are willing to travel there for the wedding.""Mmm," I nodded my agreement with his suggestion and added one of my own. "Or Peru to stay in one of those bungalow huts out over the ocean.""Ohh, I want to do that too," Hailey jumped in."Hey, this is our wedding plan. You're stuck dealing with Mom and being the perfect daughter-bride for her," Devin told her firmly."
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 173~Devin joined the hippopotamus game on the floor, and it wasn't long before the nanny returned from the adjoining bedroom. She was beyond grateful for my help and seemed concerned about losing her job. I would have been too, if I were in her shoes. Bernice would not take it kindly with anyone finding out that one of her employees had disappeared during a shift especially not her grandchildren's nanny.I reassured the woman that her secret was safe with me and that I had actually ended up enjoying my time with the children.When she looked warily at Devin, he confirmed that he wouldn't tattle to his mother either. "It's our little secret." He punctuated his sweet statement by looking up at her with a wink and one of his killer grins.The woman actually tittered in response to his attention. I would have rolled my eyes, but I couldn't blame her...the man is charm personified.I carefully passed the sleeping baby off to the appreciative w
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 172~Once I was done eating, I excused myself from the table, unable to stand the awkward, almost resentful silence any longer. Kylie gave me a miserable look as I passed by as if she wanted me to save her too, but I didn't see a way to make that happen. Going to the bathroom in pairs wouldn't exactly be appropriate. I'm sure she wished that she had thought of the excuse and bailed before I did.Leaving her to fend for herself, I made my escape. Rather than go to the bathroom that was just down the hall, I opted to head to one upstairs in order to drag out my absence as long as possible. It wasn't that I hated Zoey, like the three Booker siblings all seemed to. Even though they made a feeble attempt to hide their disdain to comply with their mother's request for kindness, their contempt sizzled with heat just under the surfaceIn fact, I almost felt sorry for her. Christian had apparently shoved her aside and was attempting to woo his wife
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 171~I had wanted to tell Kylie about our engagement before anyone else found out, but Devon had said she was sleeping when I called. He had offered to wake her, but I knew sleep was a precious commodity for a new mom, so I declined.Having turned the ring around backwards and placed it on my right hand, I hoped no one would notice before I had a chance to tell her. We were at Sunday brunch and Devin was itching to share the news with his family, but I had made him promise to wait for a general announcement until we had told Kylie and Devon.The two of them had arrived late and then had to deal with the logistics of transferring their baby and all of her accoutrements to the nanny that Bernice had hired with the sole purpose of being in charge of the children during mealtimes. Once Aire was whisked away to join Nathalie and Jade, we were seated at the grand mahogany table in the formal dining room.I had been hoping we would be outside thi
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 170~When he moved over to the side of the bed, I thought he was getting up to distance himself from me. I almost had a panic attack. I wanted to scream at him not to leave yet, that we could enjoy each other's company for a while longer. Even though I knew it would be safer to end things now, I wanted to clutch onto any more time I could squeeze out of my relationship with Devin before he slipped out of my grasp.I had known that he would eventually leave me over my sexual limitations, but I hadn't anticipated that it would be this soon. I wasn't ready!It took me a bit to realize that he wasn't getting up. He seemed to be retrieving something from under the bed. When he returned to my side, he handed me a book. This was so far from what I had been expecting that I just fluttered my eyelashes in confusion.Devin pointed out the title, and once I was calm enough to actually comprehend what it said, I burst into giggles. The book was titled
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 169~He bent his elbow, to rest his head on this fist and gazed down at me. "You're being awfully quiet. Did I scare the hell out of you with that last bit?" He smiled, letting me know he wasn't angry."Me? No, I just...ummm...it just didn't make sense," I stammered."Let me see if I can clarify what I meant," he started, still smiling down at me. Even with his black hair rumpled from our marathon night and morning of lovemaking, he was so gorgeous it was almost breathtaking. He leaned back on the pillow to look up at the ceiling. When he spoke, something inside my belly told me that this was one of the most important conversations of my life, one that I would want to remember and relive over and over to cherish forever."I'm not sure exactly when it happened," he started. His voice had a faraway quality, almost like he was talking to someone else, yet it felt like he was speaking directly to my soul. "It probably wasn't a specific moment,