Monday morning came all too soon. Victoria Morgan contemplated whether to get up and go to work or stay back in bed. The truth she really had no option, if she didn't go to work she could lose her job. She stole a glance at her fiance who was stretched out beside her on the bed. He was still asleep and she took a moment to admire his body in the light. They had spent the weekend together in his apartment, that was after he had asked her to marry him. Nelson Brown was the right man for her, she thought as she smiled at herself contentedly. They've been dating for four years now, but despite so many problems they've had in the relationship she was assured of his love for her and she loved him as well. Victoria braced one hand against the blanket, about to get to her feet when Nelson's hand closed around her wrist. "Where are you going? " he murmured, sounding still half asleep. "It's a Monday morning my love, I have a job to go to. " Toria gave a little shrug, "though I reall
Victoria Morgan walked into the restaurant where her friends were waiting to have dinner together and quickly spotted them at their usual table. "Finally. " said Becca, Victoria's best friend who had helped her when she newly relocated eight months ago far away from Nelson. "I'm sorry I am late. " Victoria said as she drew out a seat to join them. "Aren't you always? " Bianca hissed out. Victoria eyed her, she knew Bianca didn't like her much, she wasn't really fond of her either but she was Becca's friend. "I said I am sorry. " Victoria said angrily. "It's okay, let's order already I am hungry." Becca cuts in. "But Mildred isn't here yet. " Bianca says, "I thought us meeting today is because of the big news she has for us. ""Yes, receiving the news with filled stomach seems better. " Becca scoffed and goes ahead to wave down a waiter. "Hello sweethearts, sorry I kept you waiting. " Mildred greets her friends with a peck each on their cheek before taking a seat with them. "So
Victoria was set aback by the expression on the faces of her friends who had come to take her out that weekend. They had succeeded in cajoling her to leave the work she had brought home and go out with them, and she had took her time to dress up only for them to wear a disappointed look. "What are you wearing? " Bianca asked disgustedly "What's wrong with what I am wearing? " Victoria asked confused. Becca shook her head in disapproval. "No way! You are not coming with us looking like this". "How do I look? " Victoria asked perplexed. "Do you have to ask, wearing such a dress that does nothing but conceals your beautiful shape". Bianca answered instead.Victoria takes a good look at herself. She was wearing a loose-fitting flower print dress with the length below her knee. She also had no jewelry on. "Well, I feel comfortable and really like what I am wearing". "What?! " Becca exclaimed, "what happened to your sense of fashion? ""That's if she had any. Ever since I met her, sh
Victoria Morgan was brought back to reality from the knock on her door in her office. Kate opens and walks in with a scowl on her face. "Didn't you hear me knock? "Actually, Victoria didn't. She was busy replaying in her head everything that has happened during the weekend. "I'm sorry". She said simply, "what can I do for you Kate". Kate hesitated to speak as she took her seat. "How did you spend your weekend Toria?"Victoria looks at her amazed by her question. Her and Kate weren't friends, so why was she interested in knowing that her weekend was far from what she expected. That she had met a fine man but was still not sure she wanted to see where that leads to because her past still haunts her. "Don't look so surprised, "Kate says, "I just couldn't help but notice how early you came to work today. It's very unlike you". "Well, I... " Ring Ring Ring... Victoria's phone interrupts. "That's your ringtone? " Kate says more to herself than to Victoria. Victoria swallows hard, coul
"I will get us drinks". Gerald said once they were in his apartment."Don't bother, I don't feel like drinking anything yet". Victoria replied as her eyes hovered around his apartment. "Alright, at least make yourself comfortable". He said as he beckoned her to a seat in his living room. "Thanks". She said and took the seat, and he settled himself in the same seat. "You have a lovely apartment ". She said. "Thanks". He replied and then took her hands in his, "you've no idea how happy you've made me tonight Toria. I love you so much and only wish I could kiss you right now". He said looking into her eyes softly. Victoria blushes before meeting his gaze again, "What are you waiting for?" She whispered huskily. Gerald smiles as he places her hands on his shoulders and slid his arm around her waist scooping her against his body. Then his lips where on hers, gently grazing, not forcing, allowing her a choice of accepting his kiss or evading it. Victoria's lips parted in surrender as
As Victoria Morgan woke up, it took her few seconds to know where she was. By her side laid the man she had given herself to, the feeling different from what she was used to. Gerald handled her with care, he made her feel his love with every touch and every word he whispered. She felt like a delicate flower while he made love to her. "I can see you staring" His sleepy voice said and a smile appeared on Victoria's face. "Good morning". She said. Gerald sat up and kisses her briefly on the lips, "Good morning my love". "So tell me what it is about me that fascinates you? " He asked smiling."Everything". She said softly, and immediately he claimed her lips and kissed her passionately. "I love you so much Toria". He says after the brief kiss."Me too". She replies, and he leans to kiss her again when her eyes caught a glimpse at the clock in his bedroom. "Oh my goodness! Tell me today is not Monday". "Sadly my love it is". "I am going to be so late, " she says and jumps out of th
Gerald eyes were glued on Victoria's body as she stripped off her clothes. His boner grew harder every passing second. "Come to me already ", he pleaded with a hoarse voice, She was driving him crazy. A smirk appeared on Victoria's face, as she stood completely naked before him obviously enjoying her effect on him. "I'm all yours honey". She said spreading her arms towards him. Gerald takes her into his arms and carries her to the bedroom. He lays her perfectly on the bed but she quickly changes position and bends over. "Take me like this". She begs. He gives her a quirky look, then agrees as he stuffs himself inside her slowly from behind. Fully inside her, he begins to pound, first slowly , then he pounds harder, faster, and grabs her waist as she tries to squirm away. He lets out a moan as he goes deeper, "Ugh... you're so wet". He says as he feels himself touching every crevice inside her. She moans in reply.The warmth of their skin touching excites him as he shoves in even
As soon as Victoria Morgan arrived her work place the next monday, and walked the whole length of the cubicled area, she felt eyes looking up at her as she passed by. Her office was in the corner at the far end, and Victoria couldn't wait to reach it. But she bumps into Kate who was stepping out of her own office. Her eyes were red and puffy. "Kate, are you okay?" Victoria asked with concern laced in her voice. "Aren't you the author of this?"Kate retorts instead. Victoria's throat went dry instantly, she couldn't utter a word. "Don't worry, I am not even that mad at you. You opened my eyes, he was never going to marry me as promised". Kate continued. "I'm... I'm sorry". Victoria stuttered. "It's okay. Goodbye Victoria ". She quickly cuts her off."What? You're leaving? " Victoria asked confused. "I have been fired. Well, I would have resigned anyway... " Kate shrugged."Oh my goodness, I am really sorry". Victoria says remorsefully."I advice you get ready to clear your ta
Victoria sat in the corner of a quiet café, her fingers absently stirring the cappuccino in front of her. She had barely taken a sip, her mind too restless, her stomach too unsettled.The weight of last night’s dream lingered, thick and suffocating, and she knew she couldn’t keep it bottled up any longer. That's why she had called Mildred, and set up a meeting here.She needed advice, and maybe Mildred could give her. She was the only one out of her friends fully involved int the mess Nelson created.A few minutes later, the door swung open, and Mildred stepped inside, her sharp eyes scanning the café before landing on Victoria. She approached with that same effortless confidence, sliding into the chair across from her.“You sounded urgent on the phone,” Mildred said, raising a brow. “What’s going on?”Victoria hesitated. Now that she was here, she wasn’t sure where to start.Mildred leaned back, crossing her arms. “Does this have to do with Nelson?”Victoria let out a slow breath. “I
Nelson sat on the edge of his narrow cot, elbows resting on his knees, fingers interlocked. The dim fluorescent light buzzed above, casting sharp shadows across the cold, gray walls of his cell.His recent meeting with Victoria still haunted him. How could she say those words to her? Has she forgotten who he was?"You’re done. You’re nothing."His jaw clenched. His hands balled into fists.She thought she had won.She thought she could walk away, rebuild her perfect little life, and leave him to rot in this cage."You lose."The hell he did.A slow, dark smile curved his lips as an idea formed in his mind.Nelson stood, cracking his neck before stepping toward the cell bars. He spotted one of the new inmates—scrawny, nervous, desperate. The type who’d do anything for protection.Perfect."Hey, kid," Nelson murmured, leaning against the bars. The young man looked up, wary."You want to make yourself useful?" Nelson continued, his voice smooth, deceptively calm. "Do me a little favor, a
Nelson Brown sat on the edge of his thin mattress, elbows on his knees, fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white. The dim light flickered above him, casting long shadows across the cold, lifeless walls of his cell.He played back every word Victoria had spat at him in his mind."You’re a nobody now.""A washed-up, pathetic loser.""You will rot here, while I go on with my life, happier than I’ve ever been."His jaw tightened as the words cut through him like razor blades. He had seen many sides of Victoria before—desperate, angry, vulnerable. But today?Today, she had looked at him like he was nothing.That pissed him off.Nelson exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair. He had known she would come, and he had been prepared. But not for this. Not for her venom. Not for the way she had twisted the knife and walked away without a second glance."You’re never getting out of here, Nelson. You’re done. You’re nothing."A muscle ticked in his jaw.She had meant those word
Victoria knew she should get up and leave.She should turn around, walk out of this room, and never look back.But she didn’t.Nelson’s fingers lingered against her wrist, his touch light but charged with an intensity that sent a shiver up her spine. He tilted his head, watching her with that same knowing smirk that made her insides twist with both fury and desire."You’re still here," he murmured, his voice dripping with amusement.Victoria forced herself to pull her hand away. "This is the last time," she said, her voice sharp.Nelson hummed, unconvinced. "You say that a lot, sweetheart."Her jaw clenched. "I mean it.""Sure you do." He leaned back, shackles clinking softly as he settled against his chair. "Yet here you are. Sitting across from me, breathing a little too fast, legs pressed together like you’re trying to fight off thoughts you shouldn’t be having."Her face burned. "You’re disgusting."Nelson smirked. "And you love it."She wanted to deny it. She needed to deny it. B
Victoria sat in her car outside the precinct, gripping the steering wheel so tightly her knuckles turned white. Her lips were swollen from Nelson’s kisses, her body still humming from their heated encounter, but her mind was a chaotic storm.What have I done?She inhaled sharply, trying to steady herself, but guilt clawed at her chest. She had promised herself she would move on, rebuild her life with Gerald and Cherish. Yet, in the span of a few reckless moments, she had shattered every illusion of control she had.Nelson was a mistake—one she kept making.With a shaky breath, she started the car and drove home, her heart pounding the entire way.When she arrived, Gerald was in the living room, playing with Cherish. He looked up as she entered, smiling warmly.“There you are,” he said, standing and walking toward her. “Where did you go?”Victoria forced a smile, hoping he wouldn’t notice the tension in her posture. “Just ran a few errands,” she lied, her voice even.Gerald studied her
Victoria's breath came in short, shallow bursts as she stood frozen in place, her pulse hammering against her ribs. Nelson’s dark eyes locked onto hers, daring her, taunting her, luring her in like a moth to a flame.She shouldn’t have come.She knew that now.But the problem wasn’t coming here.The problem was that, deep down, a part of her wanted to be here.Her fingers trembled as she clenched them into fists, her mind screaming at her to walk away, to turn her back on this toxic pull that had already done enough damage to her life.And yet… she didn’t move.Nelson smirked as if he knew. He shifted slightly in his chair, the chains around his wrists rattling softly. “See? You don’t hate me as much as you claim,” he murmured, his voice like silk wrapping around her senses. “You came here to see me, and now, you don’t want to leave.”Victoria sucked in a sharp breath, her body betraying her with the way heat rushed through her veins. “I came for closure,” she whispered, more to convi
Victoria lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling, her body still tingling from Gerald’s touch. The warmth of their passion still clung to her skin, yet an unsettling feeling gnawed at her insides.She turned her head slowly, her gaze landing on Gerald beside her. His breathing was deep and steady, his face peaceful in sleep. He looked so content—so sure of what they had, of what they had just shared.But Victoria wasn’t.A sharp pang of guilt twisted in her stomach.Because as she closed her eyes during their lovemaking… it wasn’t Gerald she had imagined.It was Nelson.Her heart clenched as the truth settled in, suffocating and undeniable.She had wanted Nelson.She had pictured his hands on her, his lips on her skin, his voice whispering things only meant for her ears. And as much as she tried to push the thoughts away, they haunted her, creeping into her mind like a relentless ghost.Why?Why couldn’t she get him out of her head?Victoria curled her fingers into the sheets, frustrati
The atmosphere in the warehouse was thick with unspoken words and exhaustion. Victoria sat at the edge of the couch, her mind replaying her argument with Gerald over and over. He hadn’t returned since storming out, and though she knew he wouldn’t go far, his absence weighed heavily on her.In the next room, Becca had finally managed to get Cherish to sleep, while Bianca sat on the floor, absently spinning an empty glass bottle between her fingers. The silence was deafening, only interrupted by the occasional creak of the old wooden floorboards.Then, the sound of a car pulling up outside shattered the stillness.Bianca was the first to her feet, her posture tense until a familiar knock echoed through the door. Mildred.Victoria exhaled in relief as Bianca rushed to let her in. Mildred stepped inside, shaking off the cold, her sharp eyes scanning the room before landing on Victoria.“It’s done,” she announced, her voice firm but tinged with exhaustion. “Nelson is officially in police c
The car sped through the dark streets, the tension thick in the air. Victoria clutched the seatbelt, her pulse refusing to settle. Gerald drove like a man possessed, weaving through traffic, his gaze flicking between the rearview mirror and the road ahead.“He won’t stop,” Victoria murmured, more to herself than anyone else.“He won’t get the chance,” Nelson countered, his grip tightening on the wheel. “I made sure of that.”Victoria turned to her, eyes narrowing. “What do you mean?”Gerald smirked, glancing at Victoria briefly. “Mildred has handed over the documents to the police, Victoria. We gave them everything—names, locations, proof of every dirty deal he’s ever made. The police were just waiting for a reason to move in. And after what he pulled tonight?” He shook her head. “He’s done.”Bianca let out a low whistle. “Damn, Gerald. That's the best news I have heard in along time.”Gerald chuckled but kept his eyes on the road. “Just doing what needed to be done.”Victoria exhaled