Crystal looked Eric in the eyes and said, “You have put me in a tight space, and my anxiety is through the roof. I cannot make a big decision in this environment. It would be best if you let me go. If you do, I will return in three days with my answer. Then, regardless of what I decide, I will stay for a month.
“You w-want to- l-leave….” Eric was taken aback. The thought of letting her go had never been a part of his plan. “How can I trust you to c -come back...?”
“You have Carlos,” she replied, “and your arm is long. I know that if I crossed you, nobody in my life would be safe, and Noah would never get the antidote. If you let me go, I would have to return. You must see that….”
Eric’s brow furrowed. “Crystal, no one has ever tried my p
The clerk let out a disappointed sigh. Sure enough, she thought all the good men in this world were taken...Crystal smiled as she slipped the gloves over his fingers.“They are perfect!” Nathan exclaimed. “What made you want to buy me a gift?”“I suddenly remembered that I have never bought you a gift before,” Crystal replied, “and I wanted to rectify the situation.”“But you have bought me a gift,” Nathan said. “On my birthday. Don’t you remember?” Crystal blushed, and she turned her head in embarrassment. On his birthday, she had given him herself to him as a gift. Nathan kissed her neck. “That was the best gift I have ever received,” he whispered. “Of course, I also like t
The bodyguard opened the car door, and Crystal fell into the seat with Nathan, and as soon as they were alone, he tore her clothes off.“No!” Crystal cried. “You don’t have to be so eager. We can do it after we...”Before she could finish her sentence, he pressed his lips against her mouth. As excited as he was, he was like a child that could not control himself. He buried his face in her arms and sniffed her.Suddenly, he froze, and Crystal felt the tension in his body. “Is there anything wrong?” she asked. “You look like you’ve seen a ghost...”“Where have you been?” Nathan raised his head and frowned. “And what have you been doing?”Crystal
“I’m just going to the washroom,” Crystal replied. “I don’t understand why you want to watch me do my business...”“Fine,” Nathan grumbled. He went into the bedroom, and he saw an unfamiliar bag on the bed. Inside, he found sewing materials, and he thought - From this, Crystal will make my puppet! - and he was overjoyed.A few minutes passed, and then Crystal emerged from the bathroom. She had a smile on her face, and she was carrying a water-filled foot massager. Nathan stood up and offered to help, but she stopped him. She said, “Stand still, with your back to me.”Nathan ignored her instructions. He held up the bag of materials and said, “I thought you forgot. Bu
That evening, Crystal let Clark help her make the pizza dough, and he was ecstatic. But he still missed his mother. “Auntie Crystal,” he said. “I really miss my Mommy. When will she come back.”Crystal smiled and said, “If you make her a pizza, maybe she’ll come back for it.”Clark smiled and said, “Alright! Let’s do it!”Crystal smiled and looked up at Nathan, who was sitting opposite her. “Why are you staring at me?” she asked.“You are my wife. I can look at you for as long as I want.”“Suit yourself.” Crystal shrugged.Suddenly, Clark lifted a wad of dough into the air. “Is th
Crystal had the fireworks stashed under the porch, and they took them to the middle of the yard. Once they were settled, she began to set off the fireworks, and she danced with Clark on the lawn.Occasionally, Crystal thought about Nancy. She had no idea what could have been so important that she would abandon her son. If she did not return soon, Crystal would have to take Clark with her when she went to live with Eric. The alternative was to leave him with Nathan, but she was afraid that he would abuse the child.And then there was Noah to worry about. If she was loyal to Eric, then he would give Noah the antidote. Perhaps then, Noah could raise Clark until Nancy returned. It was just a thought... At least with Noah, the boy would be safe, and they already acted like a Father and son when they were together.Crysta
Nathan gave her a curious look. “You want me to tell you a story?”“Well, yes.” Crystal smiled nervously. “We can move to the bedroom, and when you’re done, we should be able to fall asleep.”Nathan smiled, gave her a quick kiss on the lips, and said, “If it is a story that you want, then a story it shall be.”The couple moved to the bedroom, and once they were comfortable, Nathan began his story: “When I was sixteen, I had a cat that I liked very much. One winter day, the cat fell into the water. We thought that the cat was dead, but then a little girl jumped in to save it. Unfortunately, the cat still died. It froze to death.”“That’s a sad story.” There were tears in Crystal’s ey
Not only did the book contain a sketch of Nathan, but it also contained some of Crystal’s most intimate thoughts. If Nathan read them, there was no telling what he would do.Crystal knew that it had been foolish to write all of her intimate thoughts down, but journaling had always helped her think. It had been a close call, though, and as much as she hated the thought of it, she knew that it would be best if she destroyed the book. She brought it outside and threw it in the fire pit. She stood over it for a long time, but she could not bear the thought of destroying it.Finally, she took the book and a shovel out to the beach. She found the spot where Nathan had set up the heart-shaped candle display, and she looked around. Nearby, there was a beautiful lilac tree, and its rich scent drew her to it. This is the place - she thought.
Crystal peeked into Nathan’s room. She was hunkered down so that he could not see her. The room looked like a tornado had passed through it. The dresser had been pushed to the ground. The vases were smashed, and there was glass everywhere. The pictures had been taken down and destroyed, and there was clothing everywhere.Again, Crystal thought of her conversation with Eric.Not knowing what else to do, she picked up the tray with the two bowls of soup, stood up, and went into the room.Nathan was sitting on the bed. He was naked, but there was a blanket covering his private parts. His hands rested on his knees, and they were covered with blood.“No!” Crystal put down the tray and rushed to his side. “What happened to you?” She suddenly reali