Mason went flying amid Lisa’s screams. Chris was on top of him when he hit the ground. Chris had a murderous grin on his face. He punched Mason once more as his eyes flashed with rage. Mason slid away once his nose began to hurt, but he didn't fight Chris back. He was unwilling. Amber was crouching over Lisa, feverishly trying to free her from her ties with a troubled look on his face. Mason would have gone to her and assisted just so they could explain, but Chris towered over him, taking Mason by the shirt and pulling him up while growling at him.“How could you do this?” Chris roared. “I knew it! You son of a bitch. I can’t believe you did this to her.”“Chris, for God’s sake,” Mason bit out. “Let me explain.”“Shut up. Just shut the fuck up! What is there to explain? Jesus Christ! Mason, how are you able to do this? Do you want her to think of relationships in this way? Do you want her to believe that your bizarre wants are normal? What happens when you weary of her the same way yo
“Nothing he didn’t deserve,” Chris said darkly. “Let’s go. I’m getting you the hell out of here.”He took her hand and dragged her toward the bedroom door. She couldn't help but follow him. She only wanted to go to Mason, so it was great. Lisa noticed Mason sitting on the edge of the couch with his head buried in his hands as soon as they entered the living room. She began to approach him out of concern, but Chris stopped her in her tracks.“We’re going, Lisa,” he bit out. She frowned and yanked her hand away. “I’m not going anywhere until I talk to him.” Mason looked up then, and his eyes were distant and vacant. He looked at her, his eyes carefully coated in ice. Mason was sitting on a couch, so she walked over and knelt in front of him. He shook off her hand after she hesitantly reached up to touch his arm.“Are you okay?” she asked softly.“I’m fine,” he said in a stiff, formal voice.“Talk to them,” she whispered. “Explain. I’m not leaving you, Mason. We need to help them underst
“I can’t believe this. Did you really think this was normal? What about when you move on to someone else and start looking for the same kind of crap? What if you hook up with some loser who mistreats and abuses you?” Lisa rolled her eyes, irritation seizing her.“You’re both such flaming hypocrites.” Amber blinked in surprise at being included in her insult.“We're discussing Mason and you. Lisa, he is fourteen years older than you are. Every woman he dates is required to sign a goddamn contract. Do you desire a relationship like that? Don’t you think you deserve better?”“Damn right I deserve better,” she said softly, hurt and betrayal crowding in so tight that it was suffocating. It hurt to breathe. She felt like she was dying with every breath. And she was on the inside. She had never experienced such pain. It was a wreck. She felt herself fragmenting into little fragments.Her lips trembled as she glanced at her brother and Amber, pulling the robe closer to her body. “I should hav
Lisa felt terrible. She hadn’t even talked to Amber in a week. Amber smiled.“Good. We’re still seeing each other. It’s hard because of our schedules, but we’re making it work.”“I’m glad, I am really sorry if it looked like I abandoned you. I have been a terrible friend.” Lisa said.“Come on, don’t say that. I am not mad at you. Just tell what happened, Lisa?” Amber asked softly. “It’s obvious he hurt you a lot. Why didn’t you tell me you were seeing him?” Lisa blew out her breath. “It’s a long story. I’m sorry I wasn’t completely honest with you about my relationship with Mason. It’s more complicated than that.” Amber’s eyebrows bunched together.“I’m listening.” Lisa poured out the entire story, leaving nothing out. By the time she got to tonight’s debacle, Amber’s eyes were wide and then they narrowed in disgust.“Can’t believe he did you dirty like that. You guys were already planning to tell Chris everything.” Lisa slowly nodded.“He stood there and lied to me, Amber. I know he
Mason didn’t respond. He didn’t know what to say. But after thinking about it for a while. He’d told Abigail to let him know the minute Chris arrived in the conference room. They hadn’t spoken since that night. Mason hadn’t wanted that confrontation so soon after the night in his apartment. Emotions had run too high. But he couldn’t wait a minute longer. He and Chris had to air this out, and Mason had to let Chris know that he wasn’t backing down.He wasn't going to let Lisa go, whether Chris was behind him or not. If it meant that their friendship and their professional alliance were over, so be it. Lisa was worth every penny. He went along the hallway, aware of the extent to which he looked. He didn’t care. He needed to vent about this. Without knocking, he pushed the door open. Chris's expression turned icy as he raised his head.His eyes hardened as he stared back at Mason. “We have to talk,” Mason said in a terse voice.“I don’t have anything to say to you,” Chris bit out. After
As Lisa walked the final block to her apartment, she pulled her coat closer around her. Although Chris and Amber had made a concerted effort to lift her spirits in the past few days, she had undoubtedly still spent some time worrying about Mason. It had been a cruel reminder of Mason's betrayal and a kick in the face. She enjoyed working with Mason. Yes, it was a thistledown job that served as a cover for their extramarital affair, but as time went on, she grew more responsible and took ownership of the position.She’d proven to herself that she could take on a challenge and nail it. Now she was back to selling pastries and filling customers’ coffee cups. And while before it had never bothered her, now she was unsettled, and she wanted more. More of a challenge. It was time for her to stop being afraid and to go out there and make her future.No one else was going to do that for her. Already she was perusing her career options. Looking at job openings that would fit her level of educa
She opened her legs wide as Mason grabbed hold of her thighs. She didn't push back. She didn’t want him to make love to her. She wanted him to fuck her, and he was of the same mind. She lowered herself, got hold of his huge cock with one hand, and pointed it at her eager, wet body.He uttered a moan of intense need that cut right through her before sliding further with a single thrust. Mason. Mason, ah. As only he could, he filled her. Gradually withdrew. Oh my… Thrust hard and deep. Oh my… Rotated his hips. Oh my…God!She lifted her elbows off the bed and arched her back to maintain that beautiful stance. He used his forearms to hold her bowed legs wide open. He put his feet on the ground and forced himself further by leaning into her.Once more rotating his hips, he pushed up against her. Lisa yelled out as her head dipped back.“Yeah,” he gasped and slowly pulled back. “You want me, don’t you?” He had no idea. She shuddered and spread her legs further. Wanting him deeper. Deeper.
Mason glanced over his shoulder and caught Lisa staring at his back reflectively. When her eyes met his, she jerked.“Are you hungry?”“A little,” she admitted quietly.“I made dinner. Let’s eat.”“What are you doing, Mason. You realize that the afternoon was just sex, right?”“I know. But don’t worry about that now. Eat something first we would talk about that later.”“I won’t forgive because you made me dinner.”“I know.”“And I’m not having sex with you again.” He smiles and Lisa couldn’t help but find it cute.“I know.” When he placed a plate of warmed-over food on the table beside her, she glanced up at his face and smiled. His heart skipped a beat.“Thanks,” she murmured. Her gaze dropped to his chest. He was wearing a tight fitted turtleneck and all his muscles were on full display. Her tongue darted out between her lips. She shook her head slightly and then focused her attention on her food.“This smells awesome,” she said.“Did you make it?”“If by make it, you mean heat it u
“Mason?” Lisa muttered in a whisper. “W..what is going on here?” She asked, looking around fearfully. “Where are Chris and my friends?“We are here.” They chorused, stepping out into the light from their hiding place.“What is all this?” She asked, breathing heavily. “Did you all know about this?”Mason swallowed, shifting on his knee. “Baby, I know you are confused and probably angry right now, but I promise it was all my doing. I made them join hands with me. I am sorry.” He held her gaze.“Mason. This is... I wasn’t expecting this.”“I know. And I know messed up, and I feel really dumb about it. I should never have treated you the way I did. You're absolutely right. You deserve someone who will always fight for you, and I want to be that person, if you'll give me another chance.She didn't know what to say or how to answer. Tears filled her eyes, making them feel hot, and she was afraid they might spill over.“I love you a lot,” he continued very strongly. “I love you so much that
“Mason?” Lisa muttered in a whisper. “W..what is going on here?” She asked, looking around fearfully. “Where are Chris and my friends?“We are here.” They chorused, stepping out into the light from their hiding place.“What is all this?” She asked, breathing heavily. “Did you all know about this?”Mason swallowed, shifting on his knee. “Baby, I know you are confused and probably angry right now, but I promise it was all my doing. I made them join hands with me. I am sorry.” He held her gaze.“Mason. This is... I wasn’t expecting this.”“I know. And I know messed up, and I feel really dumb about it. I should never have treated you the way I did. You're absolutely right. You deserve someone who will always fight for you, and I want to be that person, if you'll give me another chance.She didn't know what to say or how to answer. Tears filled her eyes, making them feel hot, and she was afraid they might spill over.“I love you a lot,” he continued very strongly. “I love you so much that
“Have I ever told you how jealous I am of you?” Desire asked Lisa as they stepped out of the shop closing for the day.“What do you mean?” She asked.Desire pointed at Mason who was standing by the car with a flower in hand. “There. You went from Jaylen to the utmost breathtaking man who doesn’t mind withstanding the pain of nature just to see you. How do you do that?”Lisa rolled her eyes playfully. “Don’t be silly. I will see you tomorrow. Bye!” She waved at her.Mason raised his body slightly and stretched out the flower to her. Lisa collected it gingerly. She had thought he would stop coming after she ignored him to go with Jaylen. Also, none of her friends were willing to tell her what ensued between them and Mason when he brought the flowers over.He has been trying really hard to make her see him by indulging in little gestures. Lisa wasn’t certain about the next step to take with him yet. There are still many doubts about what he intends to offer her. The love is evident, but
Mason shifted backwards wondering what the ladies would do to him. Amber is the only one he is familiar with.“Is everything okay ladies? Is there a problem?” He asked.“There might be after we have this discussion,” Amber replied. “These are also Lisa’s friends and I doubt you knew that. Meet Trina, Jennifer and Jade. Guys, this is Mason.”“Nice to meet you.” He said waving at them.“He does look breathtaking.” Jennifer murmured unable to hide her delight.“Smells nice too.” Trina added.“He is right in front of us. Can we behave?” Amber rebuked.“Come and have a sit.” Jade said to Mason. “When Lisa said you were coming, we thought it would give us a good chance to talk to you. So, you have nothing to worry about. We just want to have a conversation as adults.”Mason nodded cautiously sitting on the couch. Just in case he would need to bolt. Women aren’t nice when they choose to gang up against a person. He would hate to be their victim.“Will you like something to drink?” Jennifer a
“Lisa!” Her friends screamed as they hugged her tightly.Lisa laughed heartily at the sight of her friends. It felt like forever since she had last seen them.Just as the girls had promised they came down to the valley to spend some time with her. Each one taking a leave of absence from their workplace.“I am so happy to see you. You look well.” Trina said, caressing Lisa’s cheeks. “Must be the works of a certain mister.” She winked, causing the others to laugh along.Amber held onto her hand like she feared she would disappear. “I have missed seeing your face. Please, Lisa, never leave without prior notice ever again. Nothing feels the same without you around.”“That is so true.” Jennifer and Jade chorused.“I miss you all so much.” Lisa cooed as she lunged at them again. “Come on in you all. I have a lot to tell you.”The girls seemed eager to hear what Lisa had to say. But she took her time instead, served them drinks and allowed them to settle before dropping the bombshell.“Mason
Lisa’s first instinct at the sight of Mason was to slam the door in his face, but her hand slid off the door instead and she stumbled backward in utmost shock.“W…what are you doing here? How did you get here?” She stuttered.Mason took two cautious steps into the house to see if she would yell at him to go back. When she didn’t utter a word, he invited himself in and shut the door.“Lisa, listen, I am sorry if my being here is pissing you off, but I haven't been able to do anything without you. I know…..”His words didn’t get to leave his lips as Lisa jumped at him kissing him aggressively. Mason lost all focus and wrapped his arms around her tightly, returning the energy. They charged at each other like their entire life depended on it. He ripped off the dress she had on and in less than a second their clothes were scattered around the room.“Baby…..” Mason called out panting.“Don’t say anything.” She let out a shaky voice. Her pupils dilated with lust.He harkened to her words and
“What the hell do you think you are doing here?” Chris questioned, surprised to see Mason standing casually next to his car in front of the restaurant he had come to have lunch with his business partners.Mason held up a tight smile. “I…I was just passing by and caught a glimpse of your car.”“Cut out the bullshit and own up to what you have done.”He huffed. “Fine, I had you followed from the office. You didn’t respond to my calls.”Chris frowned in displeasure. “What is all of this about, Mason? Do I have to get a restraining order for you? You have become more of a pest with each passing day. My answer still remains the same. Stop being a nuisance for goodness sake.”His words pelted Mason like a burning pebble, but he didn’t let that deter him.“You know what I am asking of you won’t cost you anything, Chris. Why won’t you give it to me?” Mason asked.He looked frustrated. “Why are you so adamant? Why does everything have to always go your way, Mason? Lisa is no doubt clear that s
“What the hell do you think you are doing here?” Chris questioned, surprised to see Mason standing casually next to his car in front of the restaurant he had come to have lunch with his business partners.Mason held up a tight smile. “I…I was just passing by and caught a glimpse of your car.”“Cut out the bullshit and own up to what you have done.”He huffed. “Fine, I had you followed from the office. You didn’t respond to my calls.”Chris frowned in displeasure. “What is all of this about, Mason? Do I have to get a restraining order for you? You have become more of a pest with each passing day. My answer still remains the same. Stop being a nuisance for goodness sake.”His words pelted Mason like a burning pebble, but he didn’t let that deter him.“You know what I am asking of you won’t cost you anything, Chris. Why won’t you give it to me?” Mason asked.He looked frustrated. “Why are you so adamant? Why does everything have to always go your way, Mason? Lisa is no doubt clear that s
Jaylen blinked in confusion at Lisa’s reaction. He can’t seem to fathom the very reason she chose to go violent.“W…what did I do?” He stuttered.Lisa growled like a wounded animal. “You have done everything wrong. Don’t you dare ask me such dumb questions again. I am not the kind of person you will get just because your ego can’t take a rejection. Never ever!” She screeched. “Never cross my path again!”Saying her piece, she hastened her steps flagging down a cab to take her home. Lisa slammed the door shut as soon as she got into the house, almost like she feared Jaylen would come after her for putting her hands on him.Her eyes watered as she slipped to the floor feeling her entire body quiver. His words resounded in her ears like Mason’s. If she continues this way, she would be doomed for life. Nobody wants to hang around a bitter person like herself. At the same time, she knew men like Jaylen well enough to know that they think too highly of themselves and believe it is okay to l