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Earlier, at Anthony's mansion. Anthony couldn't sleep. The truth was, he had been struggling to rest since his confrontation with Adrian the other day. He was dog-tired, but his mind kept recounting his son's words. 'Let's face it. You haven't been a father to me for a very long time.' 'Are you really my father? If my mother were here, she would have shared my happiness. For once, do something a father would do and actually care about what I want.'What bothered him the most was how other people knew Adrian more than he did, yet he was his father!It had been two hours since he had been lying in bed, trying to sleep, but it was hopeless. Anthony got up and, instead, left the room he shared with Tonet. He went to the master bedroom.Anthony had married Tonet, but he protected his departed wife's memories by preserving the master bedroom precisely as Freya had kept it. When the door to the room opened, Anthony smiled. Memories of Freya's beaming face flooded his mind. Anthony did no
While Riley waited in the bridal car, her engagement ring entranced her. The delicate pink gem shimmered with brilliance. Each glint of light, like a tiny star, danced across its perfectly cut surfaces, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of radiance. "The saturation is nice," Renee remarked. She sat with Riley throughout her journey from the Marriot Hotel to the Eternal Light Chapel of Halliport. Riley smiled at her mother, who was familiar with a gem's quality. She said, "Yes, and its cut is beautiful. It's Adrian's mother's ring. His Dad gave it to us last night.""I guess that's a good sign," Renee remarked. "It is," Riley nodded. "Adrian and his father had not spoken to each other sincerely in years. Last night was a huge difference. I don't know what changed, but I'm happy for Adrian.""I'm happy for both of you too," Renee said. "I hope my worries about his stepfamily are not a major concern."The door to the bridal car opened. The wedding planner said, "It's time, Miss Allen. S
After Brian left, Riley finally exited the car again. As she climbed up the stairs, Clint and Zia made their way to her from another exit within the chapel, both panicking. "Riley, why are you taking so long?" Zia's voice was filled with concern as she asked."Um, the boss sent me," Clint revealed. "Oh." Riley made a face and answered, "Um. I saw Brian come by the gate. I did not want him to see me." She squinted at Zia, asking, "You did not tell him, did you?""No, you told me not to," Zia replied. "I'll check on it, Miss Allen," Clint offered. "Don't worry. The security guards had been instructed not to let anyone in."Zia guided Riley and the wedding coordinator to the door. After adjusting her elegant gown, Riley braced herself. She placed her hand over her heart, realizing that in a few short moments, she would be... Mrs. King, embarking on a new chapter of her life.From the door, Riley could hear the familiar strains of the music playing in the background. A smile tugged at h
"They say that when a door closes, another one opens, and there is a reason for everything. Yes, I suffered a great amount of pain, and that might have prevented me from loving again, but -" Riley sniffed, holding back her emotions. Behind her veil, she wiped the tears that were threatening to fall. Her nose flared as she forced herself to smile. Adrian, sensing her distress, was about to hold her, but she mouthed, 'It's okay.' He understood, and with a gentle nod, he leaned back in his wheelchair. Finally, after collecting herself, she resumed, "Again, I went through a bad heartbreak, and I thought I would never love again, but how can I not love you? Adrian, you were the answer to my prayers, the person who put me together, and the person who saved my life seven years ago.""Your love for me cannot be compared, and I could not ask for a better man to be my husband, my future, and the same person I will spend the rest of my life with." Riley sucked in a deep breath and claimed, "Bec
At Marriot Hotel's Presidential Suite. 'I'll fill your pink hole until all you feel is me.' Riley's nipples were hard, remembering her husband's goal. Having Adrian inside her was always so satisfying. It wasn't just his size, though; There was something about the way he wanted her that always made her feel sexy and loved. She was in the shower, preparing herself, when all these thoughts permeated her mind. Riley hurried her bath, and after making sure she smelled heavenly, she put on one of the underwear she and Zia had bought the other day.She wore a black butterfly thong and a see-through bra that barely did the job of holding her breasts. After checking herself in the mirror, Riley covered herself with a red satin robe. Next, she went to the bedroom. Adrian was waiting for her. He was leaning on the headboard, completely naked. His member was up, and his hand was stroking his length. That scene, combined with his perfectly sculpted body, broad chest, six-pack abs, and tall fi
Several sensations trickled on Adrian's mushroom tip when he began to enter Riley. It felt like a mild burn with a mix of prickling and a wet, warm embrace. Riley's entrance was slowly stretching to accommodate his size. Her inner walls were creating pressure against his member, but at the same time, it was gentle, soft, and pleasurable. "Fuck, Riley," Adrian threw his head back, savoring the sensation. "Do you feel that?" Adrian asked because he noticed how Riley's legs were shaking each time he pushed an inch deeper into her sex. Riley's eyes were dreamy. Her eyes soon fluttered shut, and a flush spread across her cheeks when she gave him a nod. She remarked, "You are filling me."Adrian was still halfway in, and he felt an added pressure at the tip of his member as if holding him from entering. When he pushed all the way in, more tingling sensation ran through his veins. He could not help but throw his head back at the delightful feeling taking over him. "Fuck, you are so tight
"Would you be open to a third round?"Heat crawled up to Riley's face. Then, images of her being pressed against the tinted glass window and fucked from behind played in her head. Riley's throat became paper dry as she answered, "Adrian?"She laughed and restarted, "I was just joking. Haha. Don't worry about it.""You mean you don't want to?" Adrian asked as he rested his incredibly handsome face against his fist. "Um." Riley bit her lip. She made a silly face and admitted, "Of course, I want to. It would be an exciting way to keep our fire burning, but regardless, I am happy and contented with whatever we can do?""The bed is so comfortable," she pointed out. "But what if? What if I could stand and walk, would you?" Adrian repeated. Riley's brows furrowed. She was unsure where Adrian was going with this, but she answered his hypothetical question accordingly, "Third round? Why not?"Then, she laughed. However, her amused expressions were cut short when Adrian suddenly admitted, "I
"Why don't you sit for a while? I have a few instructions for Clint," Adrian suggested because Riley's legs were shaking. Guilt washed over him, seeing his wife walk funny in the hotel lobby. He knew it was his fault, but she did explicitly say he could 'ruin her.'They had very rough sex in the shower. Perhaps he may have overdone it, but Riley was screaming in pleasure, and he couldn't help himself. "What's wrong with Mrs. King?" Clint curiously asked. Riley's face reddened. She reacted, "I'm fine. I - I slipped on the bathroom floor earlier."Adrian coughed. He covered his mouth at his wife's excuse. He wanted to chuckle but understood why she was ashamed to admit it before Clint. "Ah." Clint's eyes wandered around after Riley's reply. Afterward, he glanced at Adrian. When the man glared at him, Clint said, "Ah.""Ah..." Clint repeated. "I see.""What do you see, Clint? Do you doubt my reply? I did slip on the floor!" Riley exclaimed before turning on her heel. She briskly walked
“It’s so cold,” Charlie muttered while staring into the balcony. She sipped on her hot chocolate before taking a deep breath. “I wonder how long this bad weather will last.”“I checked the weather. It will rain until tomorrow. Classes will most likely resume the day after,” Taylor said behind Charlie. He drank his hot beverage and sat on another sofa, his eyes also studying the heavy downpour. There was a storm, and so classes were temporarily suspended. Thus, Charlie was stuck at home with Taylor. “So, what’s the story with you, Charlie Blondie? If we are going to be housemates, we might as well get to know each other,” Taylor suggested. Charlie turned to him, her gaze lingering longer than she intended. Taylor usually let his hair fall freely, but that morning, with his hair pulled back into a man bun, his sharp features were in full display. “Mmm. What do you want to know?”“Where are you from?” Taylor asked without looking at her. He resumed drinking his coffee. Charlie made a
“Eww! This is sticky—wait! I have gloves!” Charlie exclaimed after attempting to mold the ground chicken with her hand. Charlie was in the kitchen of the new apartment at seven. Her roommate was not home yet. She was watching You*Tube, learning how to make cheesy chicken croquettes. Earlier, she had followed instructions, mixing spices and condiments into the meat. Now, she was forming balls and putting a big slice of cheese inside. “Yummy cheese,” Charlie said with a smile. She loved cheese. “Cheese is life!” She claimed it.After making ten balls of chicken croquettes, she prepared the olive oil. Charlie muttered, “I’m getting the hang of this. I’m so good at this.”Charlie happily began frying her chicken croquettes. She was so excited to eat them that she took pictures of her cooking while she was at it, which she happily sent to her family’s group chat. [Look, guys! I’m cooking a very complicated dish!]Riley: [Meatballs? I’m so proud of you, Charlie!]Charlie: [Mom, it’s ch
As Taylor had promised, he was up early and about to leave for basketball practice at seven a.m. He was already in his basketball jersey, but given the bad weather, he wore a jacket over his frame. He was really tall. At six feet, he towered over Charlie.Taylor caught Charlie having another food delivery. He frowned and said, "It's not healthy, you know. You should cook on your own. There are a lot of videos on You*Tube."Charlie unpacked her food and said, "Oh, I can cook. I just haven't done my groceries yet."That was a lie. Charlie wasn't good at cooking, but she knew it was about time to learn. She had to admit it: Sofia and Ashley somewhat spoiled her by doing most of the cooking. Her contributions to the previous apartment were mostly cleaning and washing the dishes. "Anyway, I have to go," Taylor said, his voice still a little hoarse. I'll be back at noon.""I won't be here," Charlie said. "Good!" Taylor said before leaving. Well, she did not die. Thank god. Charlie conclu
At the condo, Charlie and Taylor sat in their seats, staring at each other. Both of them were clearly second-guessing the situation.“I still can’t believe I ended up in this mess,” Charlie muttered. “You are the worst possible roommate I could ever have.”“Really?” Taylor reacted. “This is given your experience of being roommates with other men?"“You -” Charlie gritted her teeth, her face burned in anger. “Why don’t you tell me, Charlie Blondie, why were you looking for another place to stay just weeks into the first semester? Where were you staying before this?” Taylor scoffed and suggested, “Maybe your roomies couldn’t stand you, and you got kicked out!”“You don’t know what you are talking about!” Charlie retorted. “I have my reasons, and it’s none of your business.”Clearing his throat, Taylor said, “Well, anyway, Charlie Blondie -”“Stop calling me that!” Charlie snapped. “It’s a way for me to differentiate you and Charlie Slade,” Taylor answered. “Who is Charlie Slade?” Cha
###FLASHBACK: TWO DAYS AGO ###“You have to try to get out of trouble! I’m tired of the school calling me every time…” Taylor’s father was ranting about the recent fight he had been involved in at school. Taylor was rarely home, yet this lecture served as his welcome-home speech. Taylor, however, barely paid attention.His phone suddenly rang. He interrupted his father, saying, “Dad, hold on. Tanya is calling.”“Tanya?” Taylor answered the call while his father was still talking. He could not focus and rushed the call altogether. “Taylor - a Charlie King - to co-rent the condo,” Tanya said on the other line. “Charlie?” He did not know why, but a certain Charlie flashed in his head. Charlie was a third-year engineering student, and they were in the same Structural Analysis class. Coincidentally, this Charlie had asked him about any vacancies at Fernwood Residence. So, Taylor immediately assumed it was him. “Yeah, I know Charlie,” Taylor said. It did not help that Tanya was out of
“Your new apartment is great!” Charlie’s sister complimented. Charlie gave her sister a virtual tour of the new place through a video call. It was late at night, but she was pumped up. She could not sleep!“I know, it’s clean and spacious. I guess it’s worth $3000. Haha!”“Pfft,” her sister, Freya, scoffed. “I think it’s cheap.”“No! Haha!” Charlie laughed again. “Luxford is not as developed as Halliport. It’s only known for the university. So, rent should not be this expensive, but I’m just glad I found a place to stay.”Charlie smiled as she sat on the sofa. She looked around, the wind blowing on her face from the living room balcony. She said, “I feel like this condo and this view will make me finish the rest of the year in Luxford.”She only had one year left, and it would be really inconvenient to change schools in between. So, maybe, just maybe, she could bear it. Charlie chatted with her family next. They had many questions, especially about her friends, but she said, “I just
Charlie looked up and met the guy’s gray eyes. His eyes were so beautiful, but this man was angry… and had a cut on his lip!‘Taylor West?’ Charlie silently named. Her heart raced as she mused, ‘How did he get into a fight early in the morning?’“I said, watch where you are going!” He repeated. His tone was sharp, and his eyes narrowed. He grabbed a younger student next to him and demanded from Charlie, “Apologize to him!”“I’m sorry. I was in a hurry,” Charlie explained. “It’s okay. It’s okay, Taylor, I’m fine,” the younger student said. “Head back to class,” Taylor told the young man and the latter nodded. He smiled at Charlie before leaving. “Look, I’m sorry. I need to go to class,” Charlie said. Taylor did not respond, so she took off.“Do I know you? You look familiar?” Taylor later asked. Charlie turned around and raised her brow. She answered, “No, we have never met.”“Okay, well, watch where you are going next time,” he said curtly. Just then, a group of students emerged
“Space, huh? You needed to focus on basketball?” Charlie reacted with sarcasm. “Wait, don’t tell me you just met this girl today? Because we just broke up the other night!”Following Charlie’s arrival, The Nook & Brew Café fell silent. She caught a look of horror on her best friends’ faces—Ashley and Sofia.Luke’s hold on Regina loosened. He looked down before meeting Charlie’s gaze and admitted, “I’m sorry, Charlie. I could not tell you. I… I did not want to break your heart.”Charlie scoffed. She felt tears brimming in her eyes, but she held it. Instead, she allowed her anger to take over. “You could have just said so and not leave me wondering what I did wrong!”“I deserve the truth, Luke. I have been good to you for the past two years.” She pointed at him, adding, “You know it!” Then Charlie eyed Luke’s friends, including their girlfriends. She added, “And they all know it!”“And you two!” Charlie called Ashley and Sofia’s attention. “It’s obvious that you knew, but you chose to l
‘I love you, Charlie, and you’ll always have a special place in my heart, but I need space. Let’s break up,’ Luke’s words the other night rang in Charlie’s head. ‘I need to focus on my studies and basketball. Scouts will be in town this year, and this might be my only chance to get into the NBA. I hope you understand, Charlie.’He meant that basketball would be his life from that moment on, and she was nothing more than a distraction.To think, Charlie was ready to introduce Luke to her family. Luke would have been overwhelmed, but sadly, he ended it before he could truly know the real Charlie Rae King. Charlie was watching the game between Luxford University’s The Atomic Heat and The Wall Street Warriors. Their school had four basketball teams, and each year, they competed for the chance to represent the school at the National College Basketball Association. Luke Sullivan was the captain of The Wall Street Warriors. They represented the business courses, whereas The Atomic Heat rep