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VincentWhat am I doing anymore?Why did I just impulsively invite myself to Sarah's friend's party? It's not like me to seek out some one-night entertainment or indulge in juvenile fun. I don't even like going to business events.But here I am, going against my own grain and stepping into a world that is not my own. I can already imagine the swarm of carefree nineteen and twenty year olds that will fill the party. And then there's me - feeling like an outsider among them all. So why did I even bother agreeing to come?"Are you really coming with me?" Sarah asks for the third time.My annoyance rises at her persistence. "Yes, I am," I reply curtly.She furrows her brow, concern etched into her features. "You're not going to cramp my style, right?"I can't help but smirk in response. "Cramp your style? Really?"She nods seriously. "Yes. But don't worry, even if you try to rain on my parade, it won't work. Natalie is my girl and I can do whatever I please at her party. So there." She st
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Vincent It didn't take long before Sarah passed out in my car as I drove home. I sigh in frustration. Is that what my life has come to? Hanging out with teenagers and dragging my drunk wife home? She mumbles something next to me in the passenger seat, so I look over at her. "What's that?" "MM...thirsty," she says with her eyes closed. I pull over at a convenience store and grab a bottle of water for her from the cooler. My heart races in annoyance as I pay for it. This girl had brought me nothing but trouble these past few weeks. But I guess I have no one else to blame but myself for marrying her. Once we are moving again, she chugs half of the bottle and passes out again. Great, just great. I turn up the music to try and block out my thoughts about how pathetic this all feels. The bass thumps through the speakers as I tap my fingers on the steering wheel in sync with the beat. Lights from passing cars flash across her face, casting weird shadows on her closed eyes. We pull in
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SarahMy voice trembles as I stutter out the words, "My penthouse? You want me to sign it over to Vincent? Why?"As soon as my father showed up unannounced, I should have known trouble was on the horizon."He said he wanted it. And I...I can't deny his request," my father, Thomas, says quietly."Oh? kind of like how you couldn't deny his request to buy me?" I say bitterly."Stop being so dramatic, Sarah. I didn't sell you off. You seem content where you are," Thomas responds with annoyance.It's true, I'm not completely unhappy here, but still..."I won't give up the penthouse. It was a gift from Mom, and her priceless art collection is there. They hold sentimental value to me," I plead my case."It's not that you're completely losing it, Sarah. After all, you're married to Vincent and can visit whenever you please, right Vincent?" Thomas turns his gaze to Vincent, who has been silently observing our conversation."Wrong," Vincent interjects with a steely tone. "She won't be able to v
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SarahI burst through the heavy, wooden door of Vincent's study, my steps echoing loudly in the otherwise quiet room. I storm in with determination, my breath coming out in quick bursts.Vincent doesn't even flinch at my dramatic entrance. Instead, he slowly raises his head and peers at me over the rim of his sexy professor glasses."Can I help you?" he grumbles in his deep, velvety voice, his lips curling into a small smirk.I point at him. "You are dead to me!"Vincent removes his glasses and places them on the table in front of him. He reclines in his chair, his gaze fixed on me with intensity."That's great, Sarah. Did you just come here to tell me that? Or is there something else I can do for you?" he asks."Do you take me for a joke? Like some tiny, gullible toy you can toss around?" I demand to know with a huff.Vincent lets out an exasperated sigh. "Is this about the Penthouse again?""Yes! If you think for one second I will let you demolish it, you have another thing coming,
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VincentThe sheer audacity of that girl was enough to make my blood boil. My body trembled with the effort to contain my rage as I fought against the instinct to physically lash out at her. God, I wanted to pick her up and throw her across the room!I can't believe she bit my fucking lip. The searing pain ignited a primal fury within me, my vision turning red, but I held myself back. Breathing deeply, I lean against the wall, my hand balled up into a fist.She is staring at me intently with a defiant look on her face, and for once, I don't see a hint of fear in her eyes. I won't lie and say that doesn't turn me on a little."You really don't know who you're messing with," I growl, my voice like grinding metal gears."Yes, I know. You are a tough guy and such a scary man. I am quaking," she says in a mocking tone.Dammit...why isn't she scared of me?My heart pounds in my chest as I stalk towards her, looming over her petite form. She doesn't flinch or cower as I expected. Despite my
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SarahI strut up to the counter, hips swaying, eyes glinting with mischief. Now that I have my prized possession, my mama's painting, I feel a lot better now."Two lattes, please. Extra hot," I purr, gaze sliding to where Vincent sits.His eyes pin me in place, dark and fathomless. Waiting. Watching.Always watching.The chalkboard menu blurs before me as my heart pounds. Damn him. He still gets to me, even now.The barista clears her throat. "Sorry, what kind of lattes did you want?"I drag my gaze away from Vincent's, pulse racing. "Caramel macchiato for me, flat white for him."That's what he ordered. It's not my fault that he is boring!The barista nods and gets to work as I pay, with Vincent's credit card, of course.My hands tremble and I clench them into fists. I won't give him the satisfaction of seeing how much he affects me.How much power he still holds.When the drinks are ready, I saunter back to the table, hips swinging in exaggerated confidence.Vincent's gaze darkens,
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SarahMy heart thuds in my chest as I follow Vincent to the room. What is he going to show me? What could my father possibly have done for Vincent to hate him so much?"You want to know what kind of a person your father is? I'll show you," Vincent growls. He opens a safe that I couldn't get to the last time I was snooping here and takes out something that looks like a piece of paper. It looks like a photograph.He marches towards me, slamming the photo down on the desk with force. "Take a good look," he commands, his eyes blazing with intensity.I pick up the photo and study it, my heart pounding in my chest. The woman in the picture is pretty, with her strawberry-blonde hair and piercing green eyes. "Who is she?" I whisper, fear creeping into my voice.A chill runs down my spine as I sense Vincent's presence looming behind me. With a deep breath, he speaks, "Her name was Maya - my girlfriend from college."My mind races with questions, trying to piece together the puzzle in front of
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Sarah As I gaze into Vincent's eyes, I can see the depth of his hatred towards my father. His once bright blue eyes have now turned a deep, menacing shade of black - a reflection of the fury that is consuming him. It is clear that he is determined to destroy my father and will go to any lengths to achieve his goal. But where do I stand in this? "What about me?" I ask timidly. Vincent's expression hardens. "What about you?" "Why punish me for his sins? I had nothing to do with what he did to Maya," I say quietly. Vincent shakes his head. "You don't get it, do you? This is all part of my revenge. You are his only daughter, his flesh and blood. So I will make sure you suffer as much as he made Maya suffer." "But that's not fair!" I cry. Vincent's laughter echoes through the room, cold and devoid of empathy. "Fair?" he scoffs. "Life isn't fair, Sarah. Your father's actions have consequences, and you're not exempt from them just because you were not responsible." I feel a surge of
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SarahIt is finally Christmas day and I am feeling pretty festive as all of us gathered around the beautifully decorated Christmas tree."Look at all these presents!" Sophia exclaimed, clapping her hands together in excitement. "You guys went overboard.""Sarah did most of the shopping," Vincent announces."I couldn't help it. I love spending your money," I grin. "Besides, it's Bryce's first Christmas!""Where is the little guy?" Lucy asks."Upstairs, sleeping. I will wake him up in a few minutes," I say."It's also my first Christmas with my wife," Vincent says, pulling me closer.My heart flutters as I look at his loving gaze. "That's the real present," I tease, nudging him gently.Nathan suddenly enters the room, carrying a tray of steaming mugs of hot chocolate."Hot chocolate, anyone?" Nathan offers, his gaze lingering on Lucy for just a moment longer than necessary."Thanks, Nathan," I say, gratefully taking a mug from him. I noticed the subtle tension between Nathan and Lucy.
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Sarah"Alright, ladies," Vincent says with a grin, "I've got to head out. Take good care of our little furball, won't you?""Of course!" I reply, giving him a quick peck on the lips before ushering him out the door. "Have a great day at work.""Thanks, love. See you all tonight." With a final wave, Vincent closes the door behind him."Alright, girls, let's go play with the new puppy!" I exclaim, clapping my hands together in excitement. "Let's take him outside in the garden.Lucy and Sophia laughed, but I knew they were just as excited as I was.Outside, the sun was shining bright, so it was the perfect weather for the puppy to run around."Is Bryce is going to be okay?" Sophia asks."Oh, yes. He is fast asleep, and I can hear the monitor on my phone, "I reply. I can't wait until he is old enough to play with Teddy," I add as I look at the little dog frolicking around.I watch with amusement as Teddy leaps into the air, trying to catch a butterfly that is just out of his reach."What
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SarahI scowl as I see Lucy striding toward me in the garden.Should I pretend like I didn't see her and walk back inside the house?No, that's just silly. Besides, I have no reason to be this hostile to her. She hasn't done anything to me to deserve such treatment. If anything, it's my insecurity that's the real problem!"Sarah! Hi!" She says cheerfully as she finally caught up with me."H-hi," I say, holding Bryce pressed against my chest. He is finally able to breathe without oxygen tube and is healthy enough to see some sunlight. So I had him wrapped inside one of those baby slings so I can walk with him in the garden.Lucy's grey eyes warm as she looks at Bryce. "Oh my goodness, he's adorable! How's he doing?""He's doing great," I reply, my initial tension easing a bit. "He's come a long way.""I'm so glad to hear that," Lucy says, her smile warm and genuine. "You must be so relieved.""I am," I admit, my voice softening. "It's been a tough few months, but seeing him like this m
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Vincent"Humph!"Sarah mutters under her breath, but I hear it clearly.My lips quirk into a mischievous grin as I revel in her obvious discontent.Meanwhile, Lucy remains blissfully unaware of Sarah's disapproval, flashing a toothy smile my way."Vince! Oh, it's so good to see you again. I've missed you," Lucy says.She had rushed towards me, wrapping her arms around me in a warm embrace earlier right in front of Sarah.Oh, boy. I'll be in trouble later.Jennifer's daughter Lucy towered over Sarah, her long and slender frame accentuated by the ash blonde locks cascading down her back. Her piercing light grey eyes seemed to radiate an intense energy.Right now, we are all sitting in the living room. Jennifer served us coffee and some snacks so we can catch up with Lucy."My god, Vince. I can't believe you got married. And to someone so...young at that," Lucy says, looking at Sarah."I am not that young," Sarah nearly barks, her tone defensive and her eyes narrowing.Lucy raises an eye
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