It’s Monday morning. Amanda woke up early, determined to make an impression. She rushed to the kitchen even before Martha, the maid, could get there and started brewing coffee. She opted for a more revealing outfit—a low-cut blouse and a short skirt—hoping to catch Damien’s attention.Damien came downstairs, still groggy from sleep. He stopped short when he saw Amanda but quickly composed himself.“Morning, Amanda,” he said, trying to keep his voice steady.“Good morning, Damien!” Amanda replied cheerfully, flashing a bright smile. “I made coffee. Hope you’re hungry for breakfast too.”“Thanks,” Damien said, sitting at the table. He glanced at the food, then at Amanda. “You didn’t have to go to all this trouble.”“It’s no trouble,” Amanda said with a wave of her hand. She sat down across from him, leaning forward slightly. “I like cooking. And it’s nice to have company.”Damien nodded, taking a sip of coffee. “This is really good,” he said, genuinely impressed. “You’ve got a talent fo
Damien's sleek expensive car rolled smoothly into the driveway of his expansive mansion. It had been a particularly taxing day at the office, filled with endless meetings and tight deadlines.As he stepped out of the car, exhaustion weighed heavy on his shoulders, but a faint smile crossed his face at the thought of finally relaxing at home.Inside, the mansion was quiet except for the soft hum of the air conditioning and the distant sound of Martha puttering around in the kitchen.Damien kicked off his shoes and loosened his tie, heading towards the living room where Amanda awaited, an unreadable expression masking her true intentions.Amanda had been meticulously planning her move for weeks now, waiting for the perfect time to strike. Her jealousy towards Seraphina had reached its peak, and she saw Damien as the perfect pawn to disrupt their relationship.With careful precision, she had prepared a drink, intending to slip a potent substance into it that would make Damien unconscious
Amanda hurried down the hall of Damien's fancy mansion, files clutched tight. It had been a whirlwind day, but her mind was stuck on Seraphina and Damien - always Damien. Passing his office, she caught his voice. Pausing, she pretended interest in a nearby painting, straining to hear."Yeah, I'll be at the gala on Friday night," Damien's voice floated through the door, followed by the click of a pen. "It's a big networking thing."Amanda's heart skipped a beat. Friday night. Gala. Big deal. The words echoed in her mind, lighting a spark.Back at her desk, Amanda couldn’t shake what she’d heard. Seraphina always had Damien's attention, and Amanda was sick of it. But the idea came, a plan that could change everything.As she shuffled files, thoughts raced back to the gala. Damien caught in a scandalous moment flashed before her, a way to wreck his perfect thing with Seraphina. The idea solidified as she considered it more.Glancing at her screen, she typed, searching for discreet photog
Amanda couldn't wait to set the next phase of her plan into motion. As soon as she got home from the gala, she quickly transferred the incriminating photos to her laptop. The images perfectly captured the orchestrated moment between Sarah and Damien, making it appear as if they were sharing an intimate embrace.First, she created a new, anonymous email account. She needed to ensure that nothing could be traced back to her. After carefully drafting a brief, misleading message, she attached the photos and addressed it to Seraphina.Subject: You Need to See ThisMessage: I thought you should know what Damien has been up to while you're away. These were taken at the gala tonight. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news.Amanda double-checked everything, making sure there were no slip-ups, then hit send. A surge of exhilaration washed over her. She could imagine the look on Seraphina's face when she saw the photos.Next, Amanda turned her attention to the media. She knew exactly which gossi
Seraphina arrived at Damien’s home, her mind reeling from the whirlwind of emotions the leaked photos had caused. The sleek black town car pulled up to the grand entrance, the polished exterior reflecting the afternoon sun. As the driver opened the door for her, she stepped out, feeling a mix of anticipation and dread. The sprawling mansion stood before her, as grand and imposing as ever, but now it felt like an unfamiliar place.She took a deep breath, her heels clicking softly on the marble steps leading to the front door. The butler, dressed impeccably in a tailored suit, greeted her with a warm, practiced smile. His demeanor was professional, yet there was a hint of genuine affection in his eyes.“Welcome home, Miss Seraphina,” he said, bowing slightly as he took her luggage from the driver.“Thank you, Charles,” Seraphina replied, trying to match his warmth with a smile of her own, though it felt forced. The butler’s presence had always been a comforting constant in the house, bu
Damien's car screeched to a halt outside his home, the tires barely stopping before he was out of the vehicle. His heart pounded as he hurried in his mansion, a storm of emotions swirling inside him.As he burst through the front door, he saw Charles, the butler, standing in the foyer."Charles," Damien said, breathless, "is my girl back?"Charles, ever the picture of calm, nodded and replied, "Yes, sir. She’s upstairs with Miss Amanda."Relief mixed with anxiety washed over Damien. "Thanks, Charles," he said, barely pausing before he dashed towards the staircase.Each step he took felt heavy, the weight of the situation pressing down on him. He knew he had to explain the truth to Seraphina before it was too late.Damien bolted up the stairs, his heart pounding. He felt like he was running out of time, and every second counted. His mind raced, replaying the events that led to the misunderstanding."I need to fix this. She has to understand the truth," he thought, his chest tightening
"I’ve never felt this alive, Amanda," Alexander said quietly, his voice full of passion. "Being with you... it makes everything else fade away."Amanda laughed, the sound echoing down the hallway. "I know, Alex. It’s like the world disappears when we’re together."I stopped breathing when I saw my fiancé Alexander and my sister Amanda locked in an embrace. The sight knocked the wind out of me. Did they think nobody would see them? A part of my mind wanted to stop them, but I didn’t. I wiped my tears and brought out my phone, vowing to expose them on my wedding day which was tomorrow. I brought out my phone, took recordings and slipped it back in my pocket and walked away.The next day, the hall was filled with the soft rustle of silk and silent whispers of anticipation. All eyes were on me as I stood at the altar, my heart heavy with the truth I carried. I already arranged a projector, I wanted their shame to be televised. I signalled for it to be played with who I arranged it, as
Later that night, I made my way to the bar. The dimly lit bar greeted me like an old friend, its soothing embrace providing a respite from the maelstrom raging within me. I sank onto a stool at the aged wooden counter, the cool surface providing a brief respite from the chaos of my thoughts. The bartender, a grizzled man with a compassionate expression, gave me a knowing nod. "Rough day?" he asked me, his voice rough but compassionate. I attempted a faint smile, my lips shaking with effort. "Well…You could say that," I responded, barely above a whisper.Without saying anything, the bartender poured me a glass of whiskey, the amber liquid glinting in the faint glow of the bar lights. I placed my quivering fingers around the glass, letting the warmth absorb into my bones like a soothing embrace. I raised the glass to my lips and took a deep swallow all at once, the flaming liquid burning a trail down my throat. With each gulp, I felt the weight of my troubles lift, the alcohol soothi