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Letter to Laura George Chapter 21
Laura For the first time, I told Adlan everything. I laid bare the parts of my past I had never spoken out loud—the ones I had buried so deep I had almost convinced myself they didn’t matter anymore. I told him about my father. About how he left when Christian was just a baby. How my mother spent the rest of her days chasing his ghost, drowning in her sorrow, unable to be the mother we needed her to be. How she was diagnosed with cancer. How she died when I was fifteen. I didn’t tell him about the debts. The money I had spent bailing Christian out of one mistake after another. I couldn’t. If Adlan knew, he would never forgive Christian for putting me through that and if we were going to last, if this thing between us was going to be real, I needed him and Christian to at least try to get along. Adlan was quiet for a long moment, his expression unclear as he processed everything I had just told him. Then, without a word, he stepped closer, wrapping his arms around me. It wasn’t
Last Updated : 2025-02-01Letter to Laura George Chapter 22
Adlan I slid into the driver’s seat, but my eyes lingered on Laura. She sat beside me, watching me with something close to pride flickering in her gaze. It made me want to beat my chest like a damn caveman. “You okay?” she asked, her voice softer than usual. I scoffed. “You’re not allowed to ask me that until you’re better,” I replied. She needed to focus on herself for once, just for a little while. No worrying about her brother, no worrying about her father, and especially not worrying about me. For one damn night, I wanted her to breathe. I started the engine, but as I drove, my eyes kept flicking toward her. I wanted to gauge her emotions, to know what she was really feeling. Laura was an expert at keeping things bottled up, only letting me in through subtle shifts in her eyes or the occasional twitch of her lips. Right now, she was unreadable. “You’ll be okay. I promise,” I said, my jaw tightening. She turned to me, her face expressionless. “You can’t guarantee that. No
Last Updated : 2025-02-01Letter to Laura George Chapter 23
Laura “No way! That was such a dick move. You should do it again!” I laughed, shaking my head as Lara smirked over the rim of her wine glass. It was funny how I had marched up here ready to wage war, and now I was sitting comfortably on her expensive couch, laughing at the wild stories she had been telling me for the past hour. I hadn’t expected to like her but somehow, here we were. 30 Minutes Earlier “Who are you?” she asked again, her brows pulling together in an almost cute pout. She moved to close the door, clearly uninterested in a conversation, but I slapped a hand against the frame, keeping it open. I met her gaze head-on. “I’m Laura, from Room 6B downstairs. I get that you love a good party, but other people are trying to sleep. Your music is too damn loud. Will you turn it down?” It was unnerving to be staring at someone who looked so much like me but wasn’t related in any way. Wasn’t there some old superstition about doppelgängers being a bad omen? Great. Just what
Last Updated : 2025-02-02Letter to Laura George Chapter 24
Laura I just got the shock of my life. One minute, I was expecting to deliver a simple pizza to some rich stranger, and the next? I was standing face-to-face with Adlan. My boyfriend. How did I not piece this together earlier? His place was in an exclusive, high-end neighborhood. Of course, he would be the one ordering from an expensive gourmet pizza place but none of that mattered right now. What mattered was that I was standing in his doorway, holding a damn pizza box, and I had absolutely no excuse for being here. “Laura?” His voice snapped me out of my circling thoughts. “What are you doing here?” My brain scrambled for an answer, anything that wouldn’t make me look suspicious. “I, uh…” I swallowed hard. “I saw the delivery guy coming up and… took it from him.” What the hell is wrong with me? Why did I lie? Why couldn’t I just tell him the truth? I didn’t know, but I prayed he wouldn’t see the sweat forming on my brow or the way my hands were gripping the box too tightly
Last Updated : 2025-02-02Letter to Laura George Chapter 25
Laura I just delivered my tenth order for the day. Exhausted and worn out. I was ready to go home but I needed every penny right now. While driving back, my mind flashed back to two days ago about the argument I had with Adlan. He hasn't called or texted. Not even once. And why would he? I hurt him. I saw the way he looked when he knew I was lying, absolutely broken! I don't think I could face him and watch him not look at me with love in his eyes. I felt horrible about what happened but I was too much of a scaredy cat to call him and apologize. He has every right to think I was cheating on him especially when it was so obvious I was blatantly lying. Now that I think about it, why did I even lie? I shouldn't be ashamed of the job that put food on my table and clothes on my body. I drove past my old workplace, fully intent on ignoring it, but something made me slam on the brakes and reverse. A sign. WORKERS NEEDED. What happened to Peter and the bullies? I parked the car and
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Letter to Laura George Chapter 26
Adlan Two days. It had been two long, agonizing days since I last saw Laura, and I hated every second of it. The fight still sat heavy in my chest. I wanted complete trust in our relationship, but it seemed we had none and maybe I had been wrong. The way her face had shattered when I asked if she was cheating... fuck, I hated myself for that but if she wasn't cheating, then what the hell was she hiding? I knew the risks of someone in my position falling in love. Women in my world saw power and wealth as currency, something to latch onto and never let go of. I had spent my life keeping them at a distance, always aware that the moment I lost everything, they would vanish without a trace but Laura? I didn't think she was like that. At least, I didn't until two days ago. "Sir, a lady is here to see you." I barely glanced up from my laptop. "I don't have any meetings scheduled today, Peggy." I responded. I was pretty sure I didn't have the patience to fend off any admirers today. I
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Letter to Laura George Chapter 27
Laura I left Adlan's office, mortified. I'm pretty sure Peggy knew what we were doing cause she smiled knowingly when I passed her on my way out. 30 minutes earlier The knock on the door was like a splash of cold water, jolting us back to the reality that we were still in a public place. "Sir? Your 12 o'clock is here," Peggy's voice echoed through the office. Adlan straightened, pulled my panties up, and pushed my skirt down gently helping me off the desks since my legs were still a little shaky before responding. "Thank you, Peggy. I'll just be a minute late, send him to the conference room." I could physically hear her pause before replying. "Okay," and then walked away, her footsteps fading the farther she got. He stood and turned to me, his eyes filled with a mixture of amusement and desire. "Duty calls," he murmured, a playful glint in his eyes. I huffed and pouted, unhappy with the way he seemed unaffected even with what had just gone down. He walked me to the door then
Last Updated : 2025-02-04Letter to Laura George Chapter 28
Adlan I propped myself up on my elbows, gazing down at her. Laura lay beneath me, her skin flushed, lips parted, chest rising and falling with each uneven breath. A thin sheen of sweat glistened on her skin, her body trembling from the intensity of what we had just shared. She was breathtaking, raw, vulnerable, and utterly mine. I reached out, tracing my fingers along her jaw, feeling the warmth of her skin beneath my touch. Her eyes fluttered open, glassy with emotion, and when she met my gaze, something in my chest tightened. "Are you okay?" My voice was hushed, a reverent whisper against the silence. She nodded, biting her lip, her fingers brushing over my arm. "More than okay..." I exhaled a breath I didn't know I was holding, pressing a lingering kiss to her forehead before trailing down to the corner of her lips. I brushed my hand on her breasts, pinching and twisting her nipples gently, causing her to gasp. "Tell me what you want, mama," I murmured, my fingers tracing
Last Updated : 2025-02-06
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Letter to Laura George Chapter 56
LauraI knew something was wrong the moment the group of teenage girls at table 13 started whispering and staring at me.At first, I thought I had something stuck in my teeth or maybe a stain on my shirt but then they called me over again, and this time just to ask if their hot chocolate was supposed to be brown.I stared at them, unimpressed. “It’s called hot chocolate for a reason,” I muttered under my breath as I walked away.“Hey, Peter!” I hissed, waving frantically for him to come over.He spotted me crouching behind the counter and laughed, clearly amused by my antics. Of course he was. He wasn’t the one being silently stalked by a bunch of teenagers.He squatted beside me, brows furrowed in concern. “You okay?”“No,” I whispered. “Can you please take table 13? They won’t stop staring at me, and it’s creeping me out.”He glanced over, then winced. “Oh… yeah, I see it now.”“Exactly!” I exhaled in frustration. “What’s their deal?”Peter smirked like he knew something I didn’t. “
Letter to Laura George Chapter 55
LauraA soft hum left my lips as I stretched out on the bed, my limbs tangled in the silk sheets. A heavy weight pressed against my stomach, grounding me, possessing me even in sleep. I cracked one eye open, finding the source of that warmth. Adlan’s arm slung over my waist, holding me close as if he had no intention of letting me go.A lazy smile curled on my lips as I tilted my head, meeting his piercing gaze already locked onto me. His dark eyes burned with something indistinct yet deeply familiar like he was memorizing every inch of me in the morning light.“Not going to work today?” I murmured, my voice still laced with sleep.He sat up slightly, shaking his head, causing his tousled hair to fall in different directions. Sexy bastard. “No, but we can have breakfast together?”I pouted, loosening my grip on the sheets just enough for them to slip down, exposing one plump breast. His gaze dropped, his jaw tightening as he visibly struggled to look anywhere else.I smirked. “Stil
Letter to Laura George Chapter 54
LauraAdlan’s voice was low and commanding, the rough edge of it sending shivers down my spine. “Now crawl. Get on the bed. Face down.”A small smile played on my lips as I looked up at him, my heartbeat pounding in anticipation. “You want me to crawl?”His fingers brushed against my jaw, his touch deceptively gentle despite the hunger burning in his eyes. “And I want to watch.”A breath hitched in my throat as I obeyed, sinking to my hands and knees. The heat of his gaze traced every inch of me as I moved past him, my body aching with anticipation. I climbed onto the bed, my palms pressing into the cool sheets, my back arching slightly as I positioned myself exactly how he wanted me.I could hear the rustle of fabric behind me, the sharp intake of his breath as he watched me spread my ass out before him. His large hands found my hips, his fingers kneading possessively. “Look at you,” he murmured, his voice thick with need. “So perfect. So mine!”A shiver ran through me as his lips
Letter to Laura George Chapter 53
LauraThe details were hazy, lost in a blur of heat and desperation, but somehow, we managed to leave the club and make it home. How we hadn’t crashed along the way would forever remain a mystery, especially with Adlan’s hand resting high on my thigh, his fingers drawing lazy circles that sent shivers through my entire body.The moment we stepped inside, I barely had a second to catch my breath before his lips crashed into mine, urgent and unrelenting. He tasted like whiskey and temptation, his hands possessive as they roamed over my body, pulling me closer, and anchoring me to him.We took the stairs, kissing while our tongues and teeth clashed. I drew back for air and mumbled, "Bedroom." His response was a hand tangled in my hair. His fingers pulled me, and I crashed back to him to slate our mouths together. His lips moved urgently against mine with need while his other hand found my ass, squeezing and pulling me roughly against him.My hand traced his jawline, feeling the stubble
Letter to Laura George Chapter 52
Laura Adlan agreed without hesitation, and soon we were dressed and on our way. My heart pounded with anticipation, not just for the night ahead but for the truth I hoped to uncover. The club was unlike anything I had ever seen. The parking lot alone screamed luxury, with cars so expensive they could buy out my entire apartment building. The valets were dressed in sleek black suits, moving with an efficiency that suggested their tips alone could pay my rent for a year and this was where Adlan had believed I belonged? That I had waltzed into this world without missing a step? The thought was almost laughable. I smoothed my midnight-blue dress—a shimmering fabric that clung to my curves, the hem barely skimming past my ass. Adlan had tried giving me his jacket before we left, but I refused. I liked the way his eyes darkened every time I moved. The door opened, and a strong hand reached out. I placed mine in it and stepped out, offering Adlan a soft smile. I loved how he always behav
Letter to Laura George Chapter 51
LauraI was in the kitchen when I heard the front door open. My heart leaped, expecting to see Adlan, but instead, a tiny old woman stood in the doorway, clutching a handbag that was half her size.I hesitated for a second before recognition set in. “Hello… Sorry, I didn’t get your name last time.”The last time she was here, I had been too nervous waiting for Adlan to return that I holed myself up in his room, hoping I didn’t come across as rude.But judging by the sharp glint in her eyes, she didn’t seem like someone who cared whether I knew her name or not. She carried herself with an air of authority, completely at home in the space.Without answering me, she strode inside with confidence, heading straight for the kitchen like she had been here a thousand times before.“I’m Mrs. Carlos,” she finally said, her thick Spanish accent curling around her words. “Lanny must have been too busy that night to mention me, hmm?”I blinked. “Lanny?”She turned, raising a brow at my confusion.
Letter to Laura George Chapter 50
LauraI needed to work.If I had to be forced to rest one more time, I was going to scream. Adlan hadn't been happy about it, of course. He said I hadn't recovered enough, that I was pushing myself too hard but what was I supposed to do? Sit around and think?Thinking was dangerous.So, I went back to the diner, and to my absolute amusement, Rick spent the entire day avoiding me. Usually, it was the other way around. I made a mental note to ask Adlan what exactly he had threatened him with.Peter had been sweet, immediately wrapping me in a bear hug and telling me to sit while he took my tables. Even Andrew had gone out of his way. He got me lunch from a Chinese restaurant and even offered to cover a delivery for me.It was weird but I wasn't complaining.The kindness was a blessing because I spent the entire shift floating in and out of my own head. Adlan. Obsidian. John Hamilton. Their names looped through my mind like a haunting melody. The last one made my skin crawl.He was
Letter to Laura George Chapter 49
LauraI returned to my apartment with a single goal in mind, to pack my things and leave.I wasn’t abandoning the place. I would still keep it… just in case things didn’t work out but deep down, I knew I wasn’t coming back.Adlan had given me no choice. Not really.He had insisted. Pushed. Demanded and for the first time in a long time, I wanted to be taken care of. I was exhausted mentally, emotionally, physically and maybe, just this once, I could let someone else hold me up.As I climbed the stairs, I nearly collided with Lara, occasional friend, and a walking ball of unfiltered energy.She gasped dramatically when she saw me. “Oh my goodness! I haven’t seen you in forever! What happened to you?!”Before I could react, her eyes swept over me, freezing when they landed on the bandages around my wrist.Her expression morphed into sheer horror. “Oh my God! Was it a man? Did your boyfriend do this to you? I’ll help you sue him!”The words shot out of her mouth like bullets.I blinked,
Letter to Laura George Chapter 48
AdlanI drove Laura to my apartment, gripping the steering wheel a little tighter than necessary. There was no way I was letting her go back home alone, not when her brother was off, doing God knows what. Either she moved in with me, or I moved in with her, there were no two ways about it.When I pulled up in front of my building, I watched her reaction closely.She glanced at the sleek, towering structure before turning to me with amusement dancing in her eyes. “Really?”I shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. “I wasn’t going to let you stay home alone.”She laughed, the sound light and sweet, like music I never wanted to stop hearing.“Honestly, I’m surprised you didn’t do this sooner,” she teased.I arched a brow. “Did you want me to?”Her cheeks pinkened, and she quickly looked away.I smirked. “You like me being a caveman? Good to know.”She ignored me, stepping out of the car before I could circle around to open the door for her.I sighed.I was never going to break her out of
