Since we belonged in the same circle, receiving an invitation from a common friend couldn't be avoided. At first, I was hesitant to accept it because I was worried that Katherine Hamilton would also be there. It’s a common friend from the University, and knowing the identity of Katherine’s father, I was convinced she was also invited.
While considering my best option, whether to attend or ignore it, I accept the invitation. Although there was a chance that Katherine would be there, there was also a possibility she wouldn’t be there. After all, she’s probably busy with Liam Salcedo.
It took me a lot of courage to prepare for the trip since Layla asked me to spend the night with them. She had not mentioned anything extravagant, and she said it was just a simple gathering with selected people from our batch. She used to be a journalist, but she switched jobs for some unknown reasons.
When I arrived at my destination, I was informed it was a night of swimming with the girls. Since I wasn’t aware there would be swimming involved, I didn’t bring any swimwear with me, but Layla was kind enough to give me her extra swimwear.
“Just the two of us?” I asked her.
“Not really! You just arrived early,” she replied. “So, how have you been, Selena? I heard from Katherine that you have a shipping company, but of course, I didn’t believe her.”
“Why?”
“Because she’s a liar! Have you forgotten how she lied about her parents?”
“It’s in the past, Layla, and I’m sure she had no choice back then, especially when some of your friends kept on bullying her. Anyway, let’s focus on tonight’s activity. Are you sure it’s only night swimming?” I doubted Layla planned something that would surprise everyone later.
“One of our friends is getting married, so that’s why I’m setting up this gathering,” Layla replied.
“You arranged for a stripper,” I murmured, and the darn woman just smiled at me. Layla acted as if it wasn’t a big deal!
“Who’s getting married?” I inquired even if I had a hint. Was it Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo?
“Later. For now, let’s enjoy the pool by ourselves,” Layla suggested, and we immediately changed into our swimwear. “Amazing,” she muttered while staring at me.
“Are you into girls?” I asked, and Layla burst into laughter. “No, seriously, are you into girls?”
“No! Of course not! How can you say such a thing when in fact, the strippers are on their way!”
“Seriously? I was kidding about the stripper! Anyway, you also look great. It’s just a shame that you couldn’t seduce that guy,” I stated after staring at her for a couple of seconds. To sum it short, she was the pinnacle of beauty, as well as innocent and seductive all at the same time!
“Oh please, stop reminding me about that loser!”
After Layla instructed her housekeeper to inform her guests about our whereabouts, we sprinted towards the pool, and I was the first person to plunge into the water. Layla followed, and we screamed in pleasure when we were both in the water.
“You should visit me sometime,” I told her.
“I think I should,” she replied, and she grinned when her housekeeper came with a bottle of liquor. “Just a bottle,” she added.
For a moment, I was worried. Layla was a heavy drinker, and she had drugs in the past. “No drugs?” I questioned her, and for a second, she was speechless!
“Oh, the drug thing, you know, it wasn’t me, Selena. It was Katherine Hamilton, and she just hid it in my bag. I explained my side before, but nobody cared to listen.”
“I’m so sorry, but are you? It’s Katherine? She looks innocent,” I said.
“On the surface, but deep inside, she was the meanest human being I had the misfortune to meet. You probably haven’t heard this one, but his fiance dumped her when she was busted about having several men at a time,” Layla continued.
As I listened to Layla speaking, I couldn’t picture Katherine Hamilton as someone vile and nasty. Although the woman appeared to be rude, I believed it was caused by a trauma during her childhood…just like mine! “Maybe she didn’t use drugs,” I said.
“I don’t know. Anyway, we shouldn’t discuss that horrible woman! We should talk about ourselves. Are you in a relationship right now?”
I was stunned at the sudden shift of the topic, and I didn’t feel like sharing something private with Layla. There was some reservation left in me, especially when she used to work in a press. What if she was fishing for information to ruin my father or me?
“Selena? Did you hear me?”
“Of course, but I just don’t know how to respond to your inquiry.’
“So, do you have a boyfriend now?”
“Nope, I am single,” I replied.
“Perfect! My cousin is looking for a wife,” she announced.
“A wife?”
“Yes, but he doesn’t have a girlfriend, so he asked me to introduce him to one of my friends,” Layla said excitedly.
“And that’s the reason why you asked me to be here,” I concluded, and when she nodded, I felt betrayed. “You tricked me into coming here,” I added, and Layla immediately asked for my forgiveness. Being disappointed at my friend’s action, I grabbed the bottle of tequila and gulped it.
“Hey, stop it!” Layla screamed while trying to take away the bottle. “Take it easy,” she said.
The thought of passing out before we could enjoy the remainder of the evening made me nervous, but I was so furious to give a damn about it. I was about to confront Layla for lying to me, but her housekeeper came, and the woman looked nervous. I glanced at Layla, and she mimicked the woman’s expression.
“What’s wrong?” She asked.
“They’re here.”
“Alright,” Layla said while trying to get out of the water to meet them.
When I was left alone in the pool, my gut feeling told me to get out of the water and return to the guest room allocated for my overnight stay. I was too preoccupied with my thoughts on my way back to the guest room that I failed to see someone lurking in the shadows.
When someone blocked my path, my eyes widened in fear, and for a moment, I was unable to move from where I was standing and just stared at the man with a menacing expression on his face.
"You've had too much to drink!" He took notice and dropped his head towards my lips, where he sniffed the air.
“Get away from me, Lee!”
“We need to talk,” he declared.
“Too late for that, darling,” I told him, but he didn’t like my recent remark and frowned at me. “Please, Lee, just leave me alone.”
I took a few steps before I turned around to check whether he had followed me, and I was pleased to see that he had not. What on earth has happened? Why did she appear in Layla’s house? Could it be that he came together with Katherine Hamilton? If that was the case, there was no reason for me to stay!
“Selena, wait!”
I was stunned when he suddenly stopped me from closing the door, and when he entered without being invited, I became speechless! I just stared at him and didn’t know what to say! His presence alone was enough to render me speechless, so how much more when he came inside my accommodation?
"We need to have a conversation." The guy muttered something and then walked into the room without asking my permission.
My eyes most likely deceived me into thinking that he didn't follow after all. "Then let's discuss!"
“Who am I in your life, Selena?”
“Oh God, are you really supposed to ask me that? Please be reminded that it wasn’t me who betrayed our covenant. It wasn’t me who couldn’t commit because you chose her! Damn you, Lee! Don’t approach me again trying to play a victim when you betrayed me!” I told him to stay put, but he didn't listen, and he then grabbed my wrist. "Don't come near me!" Although my voice trembled a bit as I attempted to pry his hand away from me, I quickly realised it was a fruitless effort.
“Selena, please listen to me! I missed you, and I really missed you…so much!” He insisted on missing me so much, but I kept on pushing him away.
I missed him as well, but I was too afraid to confront him about his love for me, and before I could say anything, he hugged me tight and conquered my mouth in a seemingly punishing kiss! It had been much too long since I'd smelled his fragrance all over me, and I missed it.
I fought so hard to get away from him, but I was just human, and my bodily need outweighed my sense of self-importance. I did all I could, but I couldn't resist his allure, and my legs began to shake when he pressed his lips on my neck before trapping me against the closest wall!
His lips drove me insane with need, and as he tore my swimsuit away from my body, I became giddy with anticipation at the prospect of having him again. I gave in to the temptation and embraced the reality that I was a piece of cake when dealing with Lee.
"Take me immediately," I said urgently since both of us couldn't stop.
"Yes, baby," he whispered.
Every thrust went in too far, and the more he pounded me, the more I groaned with ecstasy. I was in heaven. We were both crazy while making love; he lifted me to the bed from his standing posture against the wall, and he demonstrated his power and endurance. Slowly, I forgot the hatred I used to have for him and got lost in ecstasy with him.
As I climbed on top of his body to demonstrate my strength, he furrowed his brows as if he didn't want to accept what I told him. I was terrible at expressing myself, and in many cases, actions spoke louder than words. I kissed him on the top of his head, all the way down to his nose and into his lips.
My lips barely made contact with his, and he expected me to deepen the kiss, but I had other plans in mind. After that, I went to his neck and licked his skin all over. Because of this, he went completely insane, and I could tell by how he clutched my ass and pushed it into his erection.
Like how I licked his nipples, I lightly bit them as if they were some sort of cherry. I kissed the skin on his chest and licked it. He groaned and begged me to stop. At the very least, for a split second, I stopped torturing him with my tongue.
Gradually, my tongue went lower, kissing every inch of his flesh with delicate and feathery licks until I reached my goal: his erection! I didn't think twice about putting him in my mouth, and he immediately reached for my hair. Although it was rough, I enjoyed it! It gave me the confidence to continue, and I used my tongue to play with his hardness, and when I looked up at him, his eyes were closed, and the veins on his neck appeared more beautiful than they had ever looked before.
I decided it was time to become one with him!
"Ohhhh...," I murmured as we merged into a single entity. When I moved my hips around his hardness, he groaned a little. I was horny, and he was horny as well. From that moment, our bodies became one, and we couldn’t slow down in giving and providing pleasure until we reached the peak of orgasm.
After we had finished making love, I didn't dare to take a break and instead just looked at the guy who was sleeping peacefully beside me. I had remembered all of the little features on his face, as well as all of the moles on his body. If I had the luxury of unlimited time, I would meticulously examine every strand of his hair. I waited until he was deeply asleep, and then I put back my clothes on my body and strolled towards the door.
“Are you sure about this?”
I was startled when someone spoke behind me, and when I turned around, I saw that it was Layla. She must have arranged the meeting for my benefit. “Thank you, Layla, for your effort. However, Liam and I have no future together.”
There was no announcement about Katherine Hamilton’s engagement with Liam Salcedo on news outlets and television, but I knew they were planning their wedding. Some of our common friends mentioned it, and except for Layla, they were all happy about the upcoming union of Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo. Since I was not in the mood to go back to work, I asked my father to lend one of his managers to manage mine for the time being. It was a risky move, especially when my sea freight business had been doing well in the previous months, and we were headed to expansion. I tried so hard to convince myself and go to work, but my mind and heart wouldn’t cooperate! I knew I was wallowing in self-pity and self-destruction, but I couldn’t stop myself from being so melodramatic. I was aware that forgetting him and moving on were the only options to survive the recent heartbreak, but everything about Liam Salcedo haunted me! At night, I would see him in my dreams! During the daytime, I was a
When he mentioned my pregnancy, I narrowed my eyes at him and wondered how the Hell he knew about my condition. For several days, I tried to ignore the issue. As soon as I noticed the delay in my monthly period, I purchased a pregnancy kit that could help me confirm my suspicion. When it was time to use it, I waited patiently, and when it turned out to be positive, I nearly collapsed inside the bathroom. It was such a shocking turn of events, but I couldn't blame anyone for my negligence. I wasn't taking birth control pills when I allowed him to sleep with me. It was reckless, but I was not thinking correctly during those times and let my emotions take over my mind. I let my emotions control me, so I had to bear the consequences of my actions. "I am going to raise my child alone," I declared in front of my father. "Says who? I won't let you ruin our reputation," he stated in a monotone which was even scarier. "Daddy! What about my life? Is it more important than our name? Are you
When Robert called my name again, I was worried he would do something terrible to me, so I ran away, and I heard him laugh from a distance. What's his deal? I tried to call Layla to ask her some questions about Robert, but her phone was turned off.With a heavy heart, I went outside for fresh air. From the balcony, I strolled towards our manicured garden and headed towards the swing. I missed spending time in the swing with Lee or my aunt. Speaking of which, I recalled I had something to discuss with Aunt Jenny, so I immediately dialed her phone number.However, it was out of the coverage area. I tried again, but I got the same result. Anyway, I gave up on calling her and shifted my focus to the surroundings. While staring at the budding flower close to me, I couldn't stop thinking about Lee. Every day, I have been checking for an article that would mention the union of Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo, but I couldn't find any write-ups.For the nth time, I sighed in frustration. I
Robert was rendered speechless, but it didn't take him long to change his expression. In a split second, he stared daggers at me, and the way he looked at my neck, and I was worried he would strangle me to death. For a moment, I felt relieved that my father hired a new bodyguard who was probably lurking near us to save me anytime. "Are you looking for the bodyguard? I'm sorry to disappoint you, Selena, but he's not here now and wouldn't be able to save you. Do you understand what I am trying to tell you?" "Yes!" I replied, and without any warning, I ran towards the safety of my room. When I heard him call my name again, my hands shook in fear. When I looked behind my shoulders, I saw him move a little, and as he got closer to me, I became so nervous and almost peed on my clothes. I pointed my finger at him and warned him incessantly not to come closer, but he merely grinned as if there was something funny going on. "Stop where you are right now!" I shouted at him. "Selena, what's
When Robert stared at me for a second, I thought he would rebut my accusation, but he remained staring at me, and it was uncomfortable. When he remained silent and just stared, I arched my brows at him and asked, “Are you not going to say anything?” “You used to like me when we were younger,” he said, implying that I had a crush on him in the past. I thought I would die of annoyance when he mentioned the ‘crush thing’ from the past. “It’s all in the past, Robert. While it is true that you are still good-looking, I don’t think I can survive living with you. You smelled like a dead person!” “Having body odour is normal, isn’t it?” “Oh, my God! Here we go again,” I let out a sigh of exasperation. When he tried to come closer to me, I yelled and turned around. I hurried towards the door, my hand covering my lips with the other hand. He had feet that smelled like a dead animal, and I felt sick to my stomach! Could he get any more repulsive? “Selena, wait!” “Stay where you are, please
Robert remained quiet and puckered his lips in response, and I frowned at him! Was he under the impression that he could intimidate me with a severe look on his face? He has to rethink his position! I stepped away as he walked towards me as if he was going to kiss me! As soon as he got close enough to kiss me, I ran upstairs like a coward and didn’t look back. An hour later, I went downstairs to talk to my father, who had just gotten home. It was up to me to persuade him that my marriage to Robert would be a complete catastrophe. The bodyguard stayed in the shadows but kept a close eye on me at all times. “Daddy, can we talk?” “Can you tell me what it is this time?” He inquired in a severe tone that made my palms shiver in terror every time he spoke. “I don’t get along with Robert, Daddy.” “You’re not required to do so. Just get married to him and let him save you from total humiliation! Your future is safe in Robert’s capable hands!” He said it in a matter-of-fact tone, which I
The skyline was dotted with towering buildings, many constructed within the previous ten years or less. The city was seeing unprecedented growth in employment, which has received a great deal of attention. Several distinct cultures have left their imprints on education and the personality of the city as a whole. What was once a city of little variety has evolved into a fusion of everything. The sense of belonging to a heterogeneous society has made its imprint. One may choose from hundreds of clubs, theme restaurants, and diners. Those looking for something different could go sightseeing, touring the city, doing aerobics, or visiting one of the numerous other recreational places. “My parents can be talkative sometimes,” he suddenly said while he turned left in the next corner. “Your parents? Wait, are you saying that we are going to dine with them?” “Yes. We are heading towards one of your restaurants,” he said. I slapped his arm to question his motive, but he just ignored it. Th
The majority of the female guests were taken aback by the edginess of my wedding dress, but the majority of the male attendees were drawn to my cleavages. I shook my head in surprise when I realised that even married guys were staring. When a marching song began to play in the background, my father appeared behind me, and the two of us went together toward the red carpet that had been spread out on the ground. Over the years, he practiced hypocrisy, and he successfully convinced everyone that we were on good terms. “You should get an award for being the finest actor in the world, Daddy,” I said with my teeth gritted, and when I turned to look at him, he grinned at me. “It will be over soon,” he whispered back as if his statement would make a difference. I was so preoccupied with my predicament that I completely missed the presence of the guy waiting for me at the altar. I looked around for my groom, but I couldn’t seem to locate him anywhere. “Can you tell me where Robert is?” “T
I was taken aback by the property where he took me after the wedding. From the exterior, this property seemed to be luxurious. It was constructed of grey brickwork and had white cedarwood ornamentation. Tall, circular windows allowed plenty of natural light to enter the residence, and they have been strategically placed throughout the structure in a reasonably symmetrical design. The property was furnished with a standard kitchen and three bathrooms, a large living room, two bedrooms, a small dining area, a library, and an oversized garage with plenty of parking spaces. The structure has a rectangular form to it, and beautifully landscaped grounds completely encircled it. A large number of smaller windows would let plenty of natural light enter the rooms below the roof. Besides the home itself, there was paved land around it with numerous party areas, such as a luxury grill and a campfire. I was amazed at the design, but it was expected for Liam to own something gorgeous. “Vera buil
The majority of the female guests were taken aback by the edginess of my wedding dress, but the majority of the male attendees were drawn to my cleavages. I shook my head in surprise when I realised that even married guys were staring. When a marching song began to play in the background, my father appeared behind me, and the two of us went together toward the red carpet that had been spread out on the ground. Over the years, he practiced hypocrisy, and he successfully convinced everyone that we were on good terms. “You should get an award for being the finest actor in the world, Daddy,” I said with my teeth gritted, and when I turned to look at him, he grinned at me. “It will be over soon,” he whispered back as if his statement would make a difference. I was so preoccupied with my predicament that I completely missed the presence of the guy waiting for me at the altar. I looked around for my groom, but I couldn’t seem to locate him anywhere. “Can you tell me where Robert is?” “T
The skyline was dotted with towering buildings, many constructed within the previous ten years or less. The city was seeing unprecedented growth in employment, which has received a great deal of attention. Several distinct cultures have left their imprints on education and the personality of the city as a whole. What was once a city of little variety has evolved into a fusion of everything. The sense of belonging to a heterogeneous society has made its imprint. One may choose from hundreds of clubs, theme restaurants, and diners. Those looking for something different could go sightseeing, touring the city, doing aerobics, or visiting one of the numerous other recreational places. “My parents can be talkative sometimes,” he suddenly said while he turned left in the next corner. “Your parents? Wait, are you saying that we are going to dine with them?” “Yes. We are heading towards one of your restaurants,” he said. I slapped his arm to question his motive, but he just ignored it. Th
Robert remained quiet and puckered his lips in response, and I frowned at him! Was he under the impression that he could intimidate me with a severe look on his face? He has to rethink his position! I stepped away as he walked towards me as if he was going to kiss me! As soon as he got close enough to kiss me, I ran upstairs like a coward and didn’t look back. An hour later, I went downstairs to talk to my father, who had just gotten home. It was up to me to persuade him that my marriage to Robert would be a complete catastrophe. The bodyguard stayed in the shadows but kept a close eye on me at all times. “Daddy, can we talk?” “Can you tell me what it is this time?” He inquired in a severe tone that made my palms shiver in terror every time he spoke. “I don’t get along with Robert, Daddy.” “You’re not required to do so. Just get married to him and let him save you from total humiliation! Your future is safe in Robert’s capable hands!” He said it in a matter-of-fact tone, which I
When Robert stared at me for a second, I thought he would rebut my accusation, but he remained staring at me, and it was uncomfortable. When he remained silent and just stared, I arched my brows at him and asked, “Are you not going to say anything?” “You used to like me when we were younger,” he said, implying that I had a crush on him in the past. I thought I would die of annoyance when he mentioned the ‘crush thing’ from the past. “It’s all in the past, Robert. While it is true that you are still good-looking, I don’t think I can survive living with you. You smelled like a dead person!” “Having body odour is normal, isn’t it?” “Oh, my God! Here we go again,” I let out a sigh of exasperation. When he tried to come closer to me, I yelled and turned around. I hurried towards the door, my hand covering my lips with the other hand. He had feet that smelled like a dead animal, and I felt sick to my stomach! Could he get any more repulsive? “Selena, wait!” “Stay where you are, please
Robert was rendered speechless, but it didn't take him long to change his expression. In a split second, he stared daggers at me, and the way he looked at my neck, and I was worried he would strangle me to death. For a moment, I felt relieved that my father hired a new bodyguard who was probably lurking near us to save me anytime. "Are you looking for the bodyguard? I'm sorry to disappoint you, Selena, but he's not here now and wouldn't be able to save you. Do you understand what I am trying to tell you?" "Yes!" I replied, and without any warning, I ran towards the safety of my room. When I heard him call my name again, my hands shook in fear. When I looked behind my shoulders, I saw him move a little, and as he got closer to me, I became so nervous and almost peed on my clothes. I pointed my finger at him and warned him incessantly not to come closer, but he merely grinned as if there was something funny going on. "Stop where you are right now!" I shouted at him. "Selena, what's
When Robert called my name again, I was worried he would do something terrible to me, so I ran away, and I heard him laugh from a distance. What's his deal? I tried to call Layla to ask her some questions about Robert, but her phone was turned off.With a heavy heart, I went outside for fresh air. From the balcony, I strolled towards our manicured garden and headed towards the swing. I missed spending time in the swing with Lee or my aunt. Speaking of which, I recalled I had something to discuss with Aunt Jenny, so I immediately dialed her phone number.However, it was out of the coverage area. I tried again, but I got the same result. Anyway, I gave up on calling her and shifted my focus to the surroundings. While staring at the budding flower close to me, I couldn't stop thinking about Lee. Every day, I have been checking for an article that would mention the union of Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo, but I couldn't find any write-ups.For the nth time, I sighed in frustration. I
When he mentioned my pregnancy, I narrowed my eyes at him and wondered how the Hell he knew about my condition. For several days, I tried to ignore the issue. As soon as I noticed the delay in my monthly period, I purchased a pregnancy kit that could help me confirm my suspicion. When it was time to use it, I waited patiently, and when it turned out to be positive, I nearly collapsed inside the bathroom. It was such a shocking turn of events, but I couldn't blame anyone for my negligence. I wasn't taking birth control pills when I allowed him to sleep with me. It was reckless, but I was not thinking correctly during those times and let my emotions take over my mind. I let my emotions control me, so I had to bear the consequences of my actions. "I am going to raise my child alone," I declared in front of my father. "Says who? I won't let you ruin our reputation," he stated in a monotone which was even scarier. "Daddy! What about my life? Is it more important than our name? Are you
There was no announcement about Katherine Hamilton’s engagement with Liam Salcedo on news outlets and television, but I knew they were planning their wedding. Some of our common friends mentioned it, and except for Layla, they were all happy about the upcoming union of Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo. Since I was not in the mood to go back to work, I asked my father to lend one of his managers to manage mine for the time being. It was a risky move, especially when my sea freight business had been doing well in the previous months, and we were headed to expansion. I tried so hard to convince myself and go to work, but my mind and heart wouldn’t cooperate! I knew I was wallowing in self-pity and self-destruction, but I couldn’t stop myself from being so melodramatic. I was aware that forgetting him and moving on were the only options to survive the recent heartbreak, but everything about Liam Salcedo haunted me! At night, I would see him in my dreams! During the daytime, I was a