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Like the second dress, this one was also black. She ran her hand across the cloth’s edge. It felt like suede but looked like fine silk, no doubt of the finest quality. It seemed like eternity before she finally wore the dress. It was tight just below the ribcage and loose around her neck, black as night. It flared under her waist, stopping just two inches above her knees. The back of the cloth was a wide opening that showed her neck to the base of her spine. Alexis whistled to herself.Now, this was a killer outfit. It was more of a street sexy, rather than an extravagant sexy. Exactly her type of clothing. She turned to Haley, feeling confident. From the look on Haley’s face too, she was certain this was the one.‘’It’s lovely,’’ Haley said.‘’I choose this one.’’‘’Wonderful.’’ Haley sounded relieved. ‘’Now, let’s move to the shoes section.’’Alexis gathered her old clothes and followed after her. ‘’Could I get a sneakers instead?’’ Alexis asked.‘’With that gown?’’ Haley scoffed.
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‘’Our products are of designer quality, mind you.’’ Haley said. ‘’We don’t sell cheap products.’’‘’That’s a shame. You’d make a lot of money, even if you were selling rags.’’‘’Why you-’’ Haley moved forward. Even the sales person in charge of payment was taken aback. A low sigh from Haven had Haley stopping in her tracks. Without another word, he took his credit card and made his way out of the mall.Alexis stuck her tongue out at Haley, before following Haven out.Alexis wasn’t sure if it was her imagination or that Haven kept making side glances to her as he drove. She tried not to feel too self-conscious, but it was hard not too. She wasn’t used to being this scrutinized every now and then, especially from a guy she’d only know for two days.The car finally came to a stop in front of a trump tower. Alexis was staring at the huge building with polished panels so she didn’t notice when Haven had gotten down to open the door for her. She shot a leg out, moving to bring the other one
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The man must have caught up to it as well and he immediately changed the topic. As they were discussing business, Alexis turned her attention to the building. The inside was really beautiful, and the designs were sleek, clean, and of good quality. She had no doubt that even the marble floor underneath their feet was going to be squeaking clean if she touched them.She was about to react to her intrusive thoughts when Haven suddenly called out to her. She halted, her hands inches from touching the marble floor. Haven and the man stared at her, blinking. She straightened up, laughing lightly, her cheeks red from embarrassment. ‘’I thought I saw something on the floor.’’ She lied.‘’Let’s go.’’ Haven reached out to take her hand. She grabbed it without hesitation and he guided them both to a far corner of the lobby.‘’You don’t like that man?’’ The question was out of her mouth before she knew it. She remembered his rigid self and how he had looked hot when he was angry. ‘’I don’t like
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Alexis almost laughed. Was he flirting with her? ‘’I’ll take wine,’’ Haven said. ‘’She will also.’’ He glared at Roshua. ‘’Make it the finest wine this restaurant has since it’s on you.’’Roshua laughed saying, ‘’I smell vinegar on you.’’ before walking away.They sat in silence. Alexis drummed her fingers on the table, staring at the vast window that showed the outside. The lights from the city and from cars twinkled like stars. It was a pretty sight. Taking her eyes away from the window, she glanced at Haven. He was on his phone, typing away only he knew what. Alexis guessed it was business work.Even now, he was still working.Roshua was back a minute later with a bottle of wine and two glass cups. He placed them on the table. ‘’Our restaurant's finest.”He popped it open and filled up the glass. He handed a cup to Alexis. She frowned her face after taking a sip. It was slightly bitter and sweet at the same time.‘’You don’t like it?’’ Roshua asked.She had a feeling he would be s
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‘’I said don’t tell me what to do.’’ She removed her hand from his. ‘’I am the one doing you a favor here.’’‘’I am paying you.’’ He retorted.‘’Screw you and your money.’’ She clearly didn’t mean that.She stepped backwards, her heels clicking against the marble floor. ‘’Arrogant bastard. Fucking idiot. You think you’re all that, huh?!’’ Haven frowned, taking a step closer to her. ‘’Stop.’’‘’Don’t tell me what to do!’’Her little shout caught the attention of those in the room and suddenly all eyes were on them. She could hear their tiny voices talking, gossiping about them. Haven wanted a rumor, well, he would be getting one from the looks of things.‘’You’re making a fool of yourself.’’ She heard him say.‘’I am making a fool of myself? All day, you’ve been a pain in the butt. But I thought I could put up with it cause I need the money but that doesn't mean you can dictate how or what I do.’’Haven frowned but quickly recomposed himself. ‘’I am paying you.’’‘’That’s all you have
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They walked in comfortable silence, each lost in their own thoughts. Thinking about the unknown. Finally, Haven spoke. "How is your father, really?"Alexis's smile faded. "He’s hanging in there. The doctors say his health is stable, but being in prison is not a healthy environment, it's taking its toll."Their eyes met for a second and the air became surprisingly cold. Haven’s gaze dropped to her lips, Alexis found herself leaning in.The disturbing ring of Haven's phone shattered the moment. He stepped back, clearing his throat as he fished the device from his pocket. "Haven," he answered, his voice rough.Alexis turned away, her cheeks red. What was she thinking? This marriage was a business arrangement, nothing more. She couldn't afford to forget that, no matter how kind Haven was or how her body reacted to his presence."That was the family lawyer," Haven said as he ended the call. "He wants to meet with us tomorrow to go over some documents and sign some documents as well."Alexi
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"What are you saying?" she asked. Haven held her hands, his thumbs running circles on her skin. “I’m saying the whole circumstance that brought us together has blinded us to see what has been growing inside of us. Alexis, I think I’m in love with you.“"Haven," she whispered, "I think I'm falling in love with you too." She said with a whole lot of emotions. And it felt like a burden was lifted of her immediately she said those words, thereafter came a soft smile that was unique and uncommon.Alex had always engrossed herself in a high self esteem on her composure and calmness. It was one of those things that made her different. But today was not that day that grace was going to be upheld.The morning sunlight came peeping through the curtains, giving off a warm glow over the bedroom as Alexis came out of the bathroom, wrapped in a white towel.Her mind was busy with the details of her arranged marriage to Haven. It was not that she denied having feelings for him, by the way they sha
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Though the noise was more frightening than playful, Alexis chuckled quietly. "There's no need to say sorry. It was merely an incident. Just let's go about our day." Haven agreed, but he couldn't help but notice that their relationship had become more intimate as a result of the circumstance. Alexis straightened her towel as they made their way over to the couch, trying to gather herself.Haven, in the meantime, tried to focus on getting back to his work, though his thoughts were still preoccupied with the unexpected closeness they had shared.Haven gestured, though the situation brought about a new level of intimacy between them. Alexis once again adjusted her towel, trying to gain more composure as they got to the sofa. Meanwhile, he tried to get back and focus to workAs they got into their daily ritual, there was a noticeable tension in the room. As Alexis occupied herself with a notebook and a cup of coffee, Haven picked up his papers. Even if they had been close before, the occu
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Haven considered her for a minute, clearly not persuaded, but he didn’t thrust it. He walked over to her and put a hand on her shoulder, pressing tenderly. “You’ve been working yourself out of late. Come on, let’s get to bed. You should get a few rest.” She gestured, thankful for the pardon to elude the uneasy contemplations whirling in her mind. “Yeah, you’re right. Let me just wrap up here.” Haven kissed her on the chin and headed back upstairs. Alexis observed him go, the warmth of his touch waiting on her skin, but the fear still chewing at her inner parts. She rapidly wrapped up folding the clothing, her hands moving mechanically as her mind began to race. When she was done, she turned off the lights on the ground floor and made her way to the room. Haven was as of now in bed, flipping through the channels on the TV with a sight of boredom on his face. Alexis slipped into the bathroom, sprinkling cold water on her face, trusting it would wash away the unease that clung to her
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Alexis was in the centre of folding the final stack of clothing when her phone buzzed on the countertop. She’d had a long day, filled with errands, chores. It was about 11 p.m. She rubbed her chin, feeling the fatigue throb that continuously appeared to crawl up when she was overtired. But the sight of her phone vibrating once more drew her thoughts back to it. She picked up the phone, anticipating it to be one of her friends, likely Trina or Melissa, sending late-night messages about something unimportant. The screen showed an obscure number. A cold shudder ran down her spine, but she dismissed it, considering it could be a robocall. Still, something made her falter. After a minute, she swiped to reply to the call and lifted the phone to her ear. “Hello?”There was a delay, and for a minute, she thought the call might have been a mistake. But at that point, she listened to it, a swoon, nearly subtle breath on the other end of the line. The hairs on the back of her neck stood up. Sh
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Alexis took a deep breath, choosing her words carefully. “I’m saying I miss us. I miss what we used to have. The time we went through together, the little things we did to get each other feel loved. Of late, it feels like we’ve been more centred on stuff, like this car, than on each other.” Haven Stood there, the gravity of her words gradually sinking in. He had thought the car would bring them closer, but presently he saw it in an unexpected way. He realised that while he had been working hard to deliver, he had lost sight of what truly mattered. “I just needed to make you happy,” Haven said, his voice gentler now. Alexis ventured closer to him, putting a hand on his arm. “I know you did, and I love you for it. But what I truly need, Haven , is you. I need us to be together, truly together. I want us to work on our relationship, to build a cheerful home, not just a decent house with pleasant things.” Haven't Felt a lump in his throat. “I’ve been so focused on the wrong things, hav
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And she hated it. Abhorred that he had moved on, that he had found somebody else. Abhorred that she now did not have a hold on him. As she wiped her tears absent, Vanessa promised to herself that she would find a way to make him pay for dismissing her. She wasn’t done with him however. Not by a long shot. But deep down, a part of her knew that she had lost him. Which hurt more than she would ever admit.Haven could barely contain his fervour as he drove the new car off the dealership parcel. The sun glimmered off the smooth dark paint of the luxurious car, and the engine murmured with a smoothness that came from top-tier craftsmanship. He could as of now see the look on his wife’s face when he pulled into the garage. Alexis had continuously specified how much she loved this specific show, how she appreciated the way it mixed style with control. Haven had worked additional time for months to astonish her with it. He knew she deserved it. She worked hard, a bit like him, and if there wa
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Vanessa took a step closer, her voice dropping to a tempting murmur. “You can’t let me know you don’t miss what we had. The energy, the connection… the way we fit together.” He knew what she was doing, playing on his feelings, attempting to make him keep in mind the great times and disregard the terrible. But he wasn’t that man any longer. He had learned from their wrongs, from the harmful cycle they had been caught in for distant as well as long. Haven’s eyes solidified. “Vanessa, you should leave.” She overlooked him once more, taking another step forward, her hand coming out to touch his arm. He jumped, walking back once more until his back was against the wall. Vanessa saw the faltering in his eyes and moved in for the slaughter. “Come on, haven” she whispered, inclining so near that her lips brushed against his ear. “Just one more time. You know you need to.” For a minute, Haven was quiet, the thoughts of their time together flooding his mind. He recollected the way they had
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Her intellect was a tornado of emotions—anger, fear, perplexity, and a profound, chewing pity that she couldn’t appear to shake. She needed to accept haven, needed to believe him like she continuously had. But something was distinctive this time. There was a separation between them, a sense that he was holding something back, and it panicked her. As she stood there, misplaced in her considerations, she listened to the swoon sound of his voice on the ground floor, and she knew he was on the phone. Portion of her needed to walk down there and request answers, to force him to tell her everything he was stowing away. But another portion of her was as well depleted to battle any longer. She just needed this bad dream to be over. But how might it be, when she didn’t indeed know what the bad dream was? Alexis squeezed a hand to her chest, feeling the quick crash of her heart beneath her palm. She took a deep breath, trying to consistent herself, but the unease waited, a dim cloud that refuse
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Alexis’s eyes relaxed for a brief minute, but then the hardness returned. “Then let me know what’s truly going on,” she demanded, her voice trembling somewhat. “Don’t just stand there and let me know to trust you. Trust is earned, Haven. And right now, I feel like you’re asking me to believe a stranger.” Her words cut profound, and Haven felt the sting of them like a physical blow. He needed to tell her everything, to lay it all out within the open, but he knew that wasn’t possible—not however. There were as well numerous factors, as well many unknowns. And until he had all the answers, he couldn’t hazard dragging Alexis' encouragement into the mess that had landed at their doorstep. But how could he make her get it without losing her? “I’m going to settle this,” he said, his voice firm, in spite of the fact that saying it with enough conviction would make it genuine. “I promise you, Alexis, I’ll get to the bottom of this. I’ll discover the truth, and when I do, I’ll tell you everyth
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“I know,” he said, his voice thick with feeling. “But I don’t need to select between you and do what’s right.” “And what approximately what’s right for me?” Alexis inquired discreetly. “Don’t I deserve that?” Haven closed his eyes, the weight of the circumstance squeezing down on him. He knew that no matter what he said, it wouldn’t be sufficient to recuperate the fracture that was developing between them. “You do,” he at last said, his voice scarcely over a whisper. “You deserve more than I’m giving you right presently. But I need you to believe me. I need you to accept that I’m doing this since I care around you—because I care around us.” Alexis looked at him, her expression a blend of adore and distress. “I don’t know if I can believe you right now, Haven. Not when it comes to her.” His heart sank at her words, but he didn’t contend. He couldn’t. “I understand,” he said, standing up and venturing back to allow her space. “I just trust that one day, you can.” She didn’t respond,
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“Not at fault?” Alexis’s voice was presently bound with outrage, and she pushed her chair back suddenly, standing up. She began pacing the kitchen, her developments jerky and disturbed. “You’re defending her, Haven. You’re protecting the lady who has tried to come between us time and time once more. And you’re doing it over me, your wife.” Haven stood as well, his hands spread out in a signal of pacification. “Alexis, it’s not like that. I’m not choosing her over you. I just need to get the truth of what’s going on.” “The truth?” Alexis halted pacing, turning to face him, her eyes blasting. “The truth is that she’s controlling you, like she continuously does. And you’re falling for it. Again.” Haven felt a surge of dissatisfaction. “It’s not like that, Alexis. I’m not falling for anything. I’m just attempting to be reasonable. Vanessa—she’s been through a lot. We have a history, yes, but that doesn't mean I’m dazed by what’s happening now. I just need to make sure we’re not making
