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CHAPTER 71: MEETING HIS WIFE
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Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 72: ACCEPTANCE
MICHAEL"I told you, I'm fine."Mom had been discharged from the hospital by the time I arrived at the airport. Still, I decided to visit the beach house. There, I found my parents having a small squabble in the living room while Doris and Garry were making breakfast in the kitchen."Why did you have to call Michael? I'm sure he's busy, aren't you, honey?" Mom asked, sitting on the couch and enduring her bruised hip.The doctor said she's fine, just exhausted and dehydrated. The change of season was one of the causes, but she also got a bruise and a scratch on her forehead from the fall.Dad seemed more distraught over my mother than I had ever seen him before. He was worried sick.The last time I visited, Dad couldn't even step out of the bedroom. However, Garry mentioned that Dad himself asked him to ready the car fast.Stepping out of line now? Then it's a good riddance. He cares for Mom."It's fine, Mom," I waved it off as if my confession and revelation weren't cut off. "Besides,
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 73: VENGEANCE
NATASHAStanding in front of my body-size mirror in the living room, I stared at myself clad in a flashy black gown that Michael gave me when we visited the boutique.It arrived this morning along with a service to do my hair and makeup.I look different. Too dark and seductive. My back is bare, my arms exposed. But Michael was kind enough to hide my chest and legs from people's eyes.Adjusting the diamond choker necklace, my eyes fell on my hand, specifically on my finger that wears the gold band, the exact same ring Michael wore, only smaller.I had to bite my lower lip to hide the excitement from my face.At that dinner, he told me he was going to introduce me to his wife. But in the end... I am the person I am jealous of.Taking it off my ring finger, I placed it in my palm and stared at it for a moment."Us against the world," I read what was engraved on the inside of it.Would he really fight for this?Chuckling softly, I shook my head and was about to wear it back when I heard
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 74: NEW ROMANTICS
MICHAELRan a bit late for the event. I sat at the designated table with Natasha, along with some guests who were minding their own business.The soft melody of the cello and piano was calming and peaceful. Yet, Natasha was facing a battle on her own. She had been so quiet that I felt alone the whole time.Ever since we left her apartment, I couldn't help but notice how tense and wary she seemed. She kept looking around, as if worried that someone might be watching her.Reaching for her hand, I squeezed it lightly, just enough to catch her attention.I wanted to ease her mind and calm her heart. Whatever was worrying her, I wanted to give her a reason to forget about what made her anxious."Are you okay?" I leaned close and demanded an answer.Humming, she nodded her head before looking upfront and didn't elaborate on the conversation. I knew she wouldn't open her mouth to such a simple question, but I wouldn't stop until I hear her voice."Baby, I know something's wrong. Tell me." Li
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 75: ECHOES OF REDEMPTION
NATASHAA lot of things had been flooding my head. I couldn't even hide my troubles from Michael.When I met him, I wanted to show him that I welcomed him back into my heart, not because Elena told me so, but because that's what I wanted to do.I wore the cold ring around my finger as a sign that I accepted him back into my life, but hurtful things were getting worse than ever.The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end.Elena warned me that she would always be watching, that she would haunt my every step, and it affected me. Her words were menacing, and I was scared to make a move.Every action of mine was scrutinized. I feared not just for my life, but for my family.Elena threatened my nephew's life, and that would be reason enough for me to purposely fall into the trap she set for me.I had a gun pointed at my head, and I was going to do as I said.For so long, I had been a puppet in my life. I ran away thinking that I'd find peace and cut off the strings on my limbs and heart.
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 76: WORKPLACE HAZARDS
NATASHAMy head must have been somewhere else; I can't focus on my job, and my legs are shaking as I travel through my thoughts.Holding a pen, yet I haven't written any important information I should've noted, but I can't even move a muscle.I couldn't sleep last night.Michael helped me reunite with my family, but I couldn't be happy. Trouble had me shaking, and I'm scared not for myself but for the people around me.What could Elena do?Grumbling under my breath, I let go of the pen that had been useless since I clicked it, clutched my head, and groaned silently."This is stressing me out," I mumbled before staring at the open monitor, looking at that bleeping line on the search bar. "Okay..."Taking a deep breath, I secretly peeped inside Michael's office and found him busy over the phone, looking at the screen of his laptop with a deep frown on his forehead.Since he sat on that chair, he hasn't called me for anything, not even for a coffee. He must be so busy."Elena Solon," I m
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 77: WAVERING TRUST
MICHAELShe might seem oblivious, but I know what's bothering her.I can see her fidgeting every time she thinks I'm not watching. I know she's lost in thought even when I'm speaking to her.And I have answers to all her worries. Sooner or later, she won't fear anything."You haven't eaten your lunch, baby," I said, snapping her out of her daydream. "Tell me what's wrong." I demanded, setting down my utensils and wiping my mouth.She furrowed her brow and shrugged her left shoulder. "I'm just... tired?" She replied uncertainly, forcing herself to cut into her meal, clearly uninterested in eating.Sighing softly, I signaled a waiter and asked for the food to be packed."Michael, you don't have to.""Yes, I do." I paid the bill and instructed the waiter, then took a sip of my wine and winked at her. "And I'm going to join you in this mood."She gave me a weary look, struggling to maintain eye contact as something behind me caught her attention.Frowning, I turned to see what she was loo
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 78: MAKING LOVE
NATASHAMichael convinces me with his every word. He wants me to trust him, and I do. But whom I don't trust is myself.What if I lead him to danger? Whose conscience will kill me? Mine.But all I know is I'm going to keep him close until I turn to ashes as he sparks the flame and let everything burn.I moaned when his kisses trailed down my neck, romancing me in his sweetest way."Michael..." I moaned when his hand found my right chest and began palming it the way I wanted.The sweetness in his actions started off nice and slow until he had me pressed against the wall and made me face it.His tongue found my nape and sucked my skin there.I felt how he grinds his crotch on my behind, letting me know how hard he is for me as his hand tried to unbutton my slacks and slipped it inside my underwear, finding my mound that was salivating for his touch.When a pail of boiling water was poured into a bucket of ice-cold water, it makes smoke and sizzling noises. Above the sky, it creates a st
Grooming Our Love CHAPTER 79: THREATENING MESSAGE
MICHAEL"Elena?" Aaron asked through the phone, totally confused with the current situation. "I thought she's already laying low?""That's what I thought too," I replied, gripping my hand on the railings as I feel the heat of the setting sun hit my skin. "And it looked like she took advantage of the night when she saw a window.""How about Tasha, she good?"I glanced inside the bedroom and found my wife in bed, tired, and sound asleep. "She's fine, she's with me." Sighing, I turned on my heel and leaned my back against the banister so I could stare at her. "But something's bothering her.""Why wouldn't she? That bat shit crazy woman must have threatened her," he suspected what I'm thinking."Yeah, she's pretty shaken up," I breathed out.Recalling how antsy she was, it hurts the fact that I know there's something wrong and she can't even tell me what it's about.She said she trusts me, but why won't she say a thing?"And might I assume you calmed her down?" Aaron asked, probably hinti
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