Adonis's brilliant white limo drove into the large expanse of his compound and slowly came to a halt. The day was still bright, as it was the early hours of the evening.It was quite a quiet drive as Delaney sat unmoving beside him, looking absentmindedly at the busy roads until they took the left turn leading to the lonely road to his house.He had gone to pick her up at her place of work that evening. It had been awkwardly quiet.Adonis didn't bother her with talks and questions. He just wanted them to get home before talking. He respected her quietness and never bothered her."Let's go," he said to her lovingly before stepping out of the limo when his driver pulled the door open for him.Delaney took cautious steps as she walked into the bedroom. She didn't want to do anything that'll get him mad at her like the other day."Please, feel free, Dela," Adonis said when he noticed her uneasiness."The last time I tried, I got scolded." She responded with a small smile.Her words struck
“You once asked what that room contained... Now you know better,” he winked at her, looking at how vulnerable she was at his mercy with her hands cuffed to the backrest of the bed. He slowly traced the tip of his finger from the corner of her neck to her lower abdomen.She shuddered, feeling nervous and excited at the same time. This would be a whole new experience, and she was eager to know what it’d feel like. She moaned sweetly as his fingers did magic to her body.“Shhhh... Keep still.” He ordered in a hushed tone, his gaze scanning her baked frame laying on his bed like a peace offering. His soft, hot tongue twirled around her earlobe, causing her to close her eyes, biting back a moan.Adonis’s large arms found her perky breasts which were already standing erect and inviting, fondling softly with them as his lips found hers. He engaged her in a slow, passionate kiss at first before intensifying it. He kissed her with a pure hunger that left them both breathless as his fingers sl
It was a really long day for Blaine. Lost in thoughts, he sat in his small sitting room tiredly. After minutes of ringing the doorbell countlessly without getting any response, he had opened the door with his own key. He'd thought Delaney should be home already, but she wasn't.He had so much to deal with in just one day. First, it was seeing Adonis at DazzleGlide. That was unexpected.Secondly, seeing that his woman was working in the same office space as her boss, who calls her so often, his worry skyrocketed. Then his Mum. Was she trying to jeopardize their plans? They've come this far already. They can't afford to lose it. Then, there is Velda. And above all, Delaney.Blaine was going crazy about the entire event playing out. He knew he was losing Delaney quickly. He could feel it in his guts.He felt bewitched by that witch, Velda. He shouldn't have listened to her in the first place. Velda had manipulated him for far too long, and he wasn't going to tolerate it any longer.Blain
"Ding dong..." The doorbell chimed once again, causing Blaine to stir lazily from his slumber. He rubbed his eyes, letting out a tired yawn.He looked around and found out that it was morning already. "Oh, shit! That must be Delaney," He hurried downstairs, still feeling very drowsy.He fell asleep last night without even knowing. He was so exhausted and lost in thoughts. He was worried about Delaney. He knew she had refused to come back home last night because of the argument they had over lunch. But his worry was, 'Where did she spend the night?'Blaine knew Delaney had no friends. Neither was she capable of showing up at her stepmother's house."Babe?" He called out as soon as he opened the door and saw her standing outside. "God, I was so worried," He drew her close, wrapping his arms around her in a warm embrace.Delaney barely reciprocated. She stood still, waiting for his drama to be over so she could go in. She had to prepare for work."Where did you go? You got me worried." H
"You seem not to trust me. It actually hurts, you know?" Tiffany took a bite of the burger in her hand while maintaining the disappointment on her face."No, Tiff. Don't say that. It's just...""Then what is it? You don't see me as a friend yet? Fine. I get it. I guess I am nothing but one who noses into other people's businesses." She chuckled."Come on, Tiffany. Look... I am not used to having friends. All my life, I have lived as a lone wolf. I became more of an introvert. I am still trying to adjust. You are the first friend I have ever made, apart from my... The man I am with currently." The words were heavy in her mouth.It's been four days since Blaine's proposal, and things had been really awkward back home. It bothered her."Wow. You have a man? And you never mentioned him to me? Come on, girl!" Tiffany sounded excited. "But... Why do you seem sad about it? Doesn't he love you the way he should?" She noticed the drop in Delaney's countenance when she spoke about the man she w
The serenity of the environment served as a safe haven as Delaney had ample time to think about the events happening in her life.Kaiden had stepped out for a meeting, and she had less work to do. She took a moment out of her less busy schedule for the day to ponder over certain things.The image of the strange woman she bumped into the other day still lingered in her memory. She couldn't shake it off, no matter how hard she tried. The woman looked too familiar to ignore.Although her voice bore warmth and her smile was welcoming, there was an aura around her that spoke volumes."where have I seen her?" Delaney kept asking herself.When the strange woman had looked at her, the familiarity in her honey-colored eyes made Delaney shudder in fear, and her heart dropped in sadness. How could someone possess such a dark aura around them?Her mind drifted to Blaine. She scoffed at the situation surrounding them. There were too many secrets surrounding them, and she was contemplating her deci
"It is a business date, Blaine! You are getting paranoid!" Delaney was losing her patience.Since she got this job, Blaine had become increasingly overprotective and insecure. It got worse when he visited her office and saw that she shared the same space with her boss.He complained about her dresses, makeup, hair-do, everything. Gosh! It was no longer funny."Look, babe. I don't trust your boss. He definitely has an eye for you, trust me." Blaine tried explaining. "Why would he get you a dress and such expensive earrings? Why is he being so nice to you?""Blaine...""He is a man, Delaney. He likes you.""Blaine. Not every man has an eye for me! Come on. You have to grow up. It's becoming frustrating.""Why did he get such a short, skimpy dress for you? What is he up to? Huh?" He walked towards the dressing table where she sat, his frustration and anger already getting the best of him. "Answer me, Delaney!" His tone was firm, but he tried to keep his voice as low as possible.Delaney
The cozy restaurant was beautiful. Probably more beautiful than anything she'd ever seen. They served really good meals there, and Delaney wished she could devour her meal just as she'd have wanted to, but she couldn't, for obvious reasons - Kaiden. She felt Kaiden's heavy stare on her the entire time, which made her feel uncomfortable. The meeting was quite boring to her. She wasn't really adding to the discussions going on. She just sat there, almost like a decoration. "Delaney?" Kaiden's voice brought her out of her thoughts, "The documents," He asked. "Oh, here is it, sir." Finally, she felt useful. She handed the documents over to Kaiden, which meant the meeting was almost coming to an end. 'Thank Goodness.' She couldn't wait to leave. She might just take a taxi or something. She couldn't bear the thought of enduring Kaiden's heavy gaze on her all the way home. A few minutes later, the men were shaking hands and laughing at nothing in particular. Great. Finally. She heaved
Delaney hesitated to answer the call when Kaiden had called, but now she was glad she did. He found a way to make her smile after all the drama that had ensued.“He texted me some minutes ago. Adonis must have forgotten that we are birds of the same feathers,” he chucked darkly.“For my sake, Kaiden, just let him be. Pay no attention to him. I’ll talk to him about our trip when he’s calm. Okay?” She pleaded. “I am sorry this had to happen. It’s all because of me.” Sadness laced her voice.Delaney had been blaming everything on herself. Maybe she should have ensured she reached Adonis before embarking on the trip.“Don’t say that, pretty. I don’t want you taking the blame.” He was so calm and collected that it surprised her.A few minutes later, Kaiden was already making her giggle like a high school teenager. She drew in a deep breath as she was already beginning to forget all that had happened some moments ago.*Adonis screeched his car to a stop with such force that the tires left
The afternoon sun was low in the sky, making the upscale neighbourhood where Delaney lived look golden. Adonis had been waiting impatiently in the shadows, every nerve in his body on high alert. The sight of Kaiden’s sleek black car pulling up in front of Delaney’s building was all the provocation he needed. His heart raced, consumed by a potent mix of jealousy, rage, and possessiveness.Every muscle in Adonis’s body tensed up. The pent-up anger, jealousy, and anxiety from the previous day now had a direct outlet, and he found himself taking quick steps downstairs before he even fully processed the decision. The door to Delaney’s front door flew open with a sharp bang, revealing a visibly agitated Adonis. He walked as fast as his legs could carry him, approaching Kaiden’s car.“What was Kaiden thinking to have stepped foot into this environment after all he did?” Adonis thought as his anger grew even worse.Kaiden, who was just stepping out of the driver’s seat, barely had time to
The morning light streamed in, casting a soft glow on the hotel room's luxurious interiors. Golden rays warmed the crisp white sheets of the bed, where Delaney slowly stirred from her slumber. The realization of the previous night's events came flooding her mind like a slowly developing photograph, revealing images and sensations that caused her heart to race. She felt a tinge of embarrassment.Blinking rapidly against the brightness of the room, she suddenly became aware of Kaiden's heavy gaze on her. She sat up immediately, brushing her disheveled hair off her face.Memories of their shared vulnerability, the unexpected kiss, the intertwining of fingers, the whispered moans; all these hung in the air like notes of a lingering melody.Delaney's heart fluttered with a mix of anxiety and an unfamiliar warmth. She could feel the flush creeping up her neck, tinting her cheeks like a soft rose. She swallowed, her voice barely above a whisper when she finally spoke, "Kaiden..." She mutte
"I need to make a call... Let me have my phone, please." Delaney, in her drunk state, said to Kaiden, who prevented her from taking her phone. Delaney, who was usually so composed and assured, was a different person tonight. The alcohol, which she had taken to calm her nerves, had taken a greater hold on her than she'd expected. It had loosened her inhibitions, causing a vulnerability to shine through that Kaiden had never seen before. Her emotions were raw and at the surface."You can call him tomorrow, Delaney. You are in no state to make calls at the moment." He said, concern etched on his face.He instantly regretted letting her have that much to drink. She had said a lot of things in her drunken state and it got him so emotional. Kaiden realised Delaney had been through a lot of shit and he wished above all things that he could be given the opportunity to take care of her.Kaiden knew his friend, Adonis. He knew Adonis could never change. He was so certain Adonis would break Del
On his way home, Adonis couldn't stop himself from feeling worried. He kept calling Delaney, but he still got no response from her. He felt uneasy.His sleek car pulled up to the entrance of Delaney's lavish residence, a modern structure with expansive, sweeping windows that contrasted the aged oaks and well-manicured gardens surrounding it.As soon as the car came to a stop in the large compound, he was greeted by the security personnel whom he had kept to mount the gate - a broad-shouldered man named Jared.The two had exchanged pleasantries several times in the past, but tonight, Adonis's demeanor was different—focused, with an underlying urgency.He had totally forgotten to call Jared earlier to ask after Delaney. He would have been in the best position to tell him what was going on."Good day, sir." Jared, the security personnel, greeted him.He couldn't fight the urge to ask after her, even though he could just walk into the house and find out."Jared," He turned towards him, "h
The room was dim and heavy with the sad smell of air that hadn't been refreshed and sheets that hadn't been cleaned.The curtains were only partly open, trying to block out the brightness of the world and making the room look slightly bluish.There were empty containers of food and crumpled tissues scattered on the floor. In the middle of the room, under a messy blanket, Blaine lay almost lifeless. He looked nothing like the man he used to be. The thought of Delaney hunted him.A sharp knock on the door jolted him out of his reverie. His heartbeat quickened. Was it Delaney? He hurried downstairs like his life depended on it and opened the door without hesitation. His heart sank when he laid his eyes on the figure in front of him."Mum? What are you doing here?" He asked frustratedly."I decided to come see you since you swore never to pick my calls." Tamara's sharp eyes took in his disheveled appearance and the state of the apartment when she walked in. She shook her head in utter di
Delaney tossed restlessly on the large bed, as her puffy eyes flickered open, staring weakly at the sun rays that filtered into the room. It was already midday. She was in no mood for work that day. She had to call in sick. She hoped Kaiden understood with her. He wasn't exactly happy about it. With a pair of sore eyes that had spilled out more tears than she could ever imagine she had, she wiped off her tear-stain eyes and made her way to the bathroom.Delaney had spent two nights crying. She thought this was supposed to make her feel less guilty about her affair with Adonis, but it hurt her instead. It hurt to know that Velda had been the other woman all along.Her phone beeped, and she took a glance at it. It was Blaine. He'd been calling and texting since the other night. He can go fuck himself.As soon as she was done from the bathroom, she laid back down on the bed. Today was all about mourning her life.Suddenly, her phone lit up again, and this time, she was determined to pi
"I didn't mean to make you feel this way. But I felt you had to know the truth, Dela." Adonis said, feeling remorseful when he saw how miserable Delaney looked."I know I am not a saint, Adonis. But... My sins weren't this bad. I loved Blaine with my whole heart." She sniffed. "He did this to me, even when he knows all I've been through at the hands of that lady and her mother.""What do you mean, Delaney?" Adonis got interested in the conversation. He moved closer to her, paying rapt attention to what she had to say."Velda is my stepsister, Adonis." More tears streamed down her face. "I have been through torture from my supposed family." She choked on her tears.Adonis was speechless. "Shhhhh..." He pulled her to himself. "You can talk to me about it some other time if you don't feel okay talking about it now." He encouraged her.Delaney was in no state to tell the story of her life. She was in shock and pain. Adonis felt his heart shatter. This explains it all. It explains the sadn
It was already getting late, and Blaine's worry was reaching another level. It was almost 10 pm, and Delaney was still not home, nor was she reachable.He considered so many possibilities. Was she safe? Had she finally left him? He felt like he was going insane. The thought of calling the police crossed his mind, but it was too early to report her as a missing person.He didn't even know how to start looking for her at a friend's place or anywhere else. He didn't know any of her acquaintances. He had neglected her that much and now felt sad so about it.Suddenly, he remembered she'd mentioned making a new friend at work. That could have been a lead to finding her, but he didn't know anything about this new friend of hers. Shit!As he paced around the living room, his phone lit up on the glass table at the center of the room, and he quickly picked it up.His eyes scanned the content of the text he had just received. He had hoped it was from Delaney, but he was wrong. It was from Velda.