A long silence descended upon us, each of us lost in our own thoughts. I couldn't help but fidget as I nervously wrung my hands together and glanced up to meet his gaze on occasion. Anxiety still hung thickly in the air between us, but neither of us made a move to break it. I felt compelled to stay rooted to my spot out of a combination of fear and anticipation. Would he break the silence first? Or would I have the courage to be the one who spoke first?After our passionate encounter earlier, he acted like nothing happened, leaving the burden of tidying up to me. We exited the condo building and made our way towards a sumptuous looking car. I couldn't help but feel confused and hurt by his indifference; hadn't we just shared something special moments ago? At this point I was still trying to process my emotions, not sure how to react. We rode in silence most of the way.“A-aiden…”I squeezed my eyes shut tightly when I let loose his name into the silence. The sound seemed to linger in
“A-aiden, there’s a lot of people.”I move closer to him, suddenly feeling quite uncomfortable in the midst of all these people who look like they are from a very high society.Everywhere I turn I see elegantly dressed individuals with expensive-looking jewelry and confident mannerisms. They have an aura of power and influence around them that makes me feel insecure and small. It's clear that we don't belong here among these elite individuals, and my anxiety grows as I wonder if we will somehow be exposed as frauds.He tried to explain it to me, "This is an event, and I could feel your breast. This isn't a complaint, though." I felt my cheeks flush at his words; I couldn't deny the feeling of his hand or the thrill that had come with it.Taking in a deep breath, I tightened my grip on his arm and refused to let go. Security and assurance both washed over me when Aiden was near; it was a sensation I'd grown to rely on each and every day. In many ways, he shielded me from the unknown -
I immediately felt a chill run down my spine as I saw the intense look of anger on Aiden's face. William, who had been about to kiss my hand, paused and then quickly looked away from Aiden in a sign of deference. He could sense that something was wrong and it made me uneasy; the air seemed to thicken ever so slightly. For a moment everything was still, no one dared make any sudden movements or loud noises.And then strange thing happened.William let out a loud laugh, and I could only blink at him in confusion, not knowing what to make of the situation that just unfolded. Before I could say anything or even process it all, another man suddenly pushed his way between us and tried to grab my hand. William reacted quickly and easily batted the man away before taking my own hand firmly in his grasp. He kept me close by his side as if to shield me from any more intruders who may come our way.“Hey! I had her first!”“Well, didn’t you hear what Aiden said? Let go of her. Which means it’s my
A lot of queries and uncertainties clouded my mind as I looked over to Aiden, who stayed quiet throughout the entire duration.His expression was unreadable and it was almost like he wasn't even listening anymore. The lack of engagement with the conversation made me feel a bit uneasy. Though impossible to tell from his demeanor, I couldn't help but wonder what thoughts were going through his head.I yearned to say something yet I was unable to find the right words. Glancing at his companions, it was clear that they had not a clue that their friend has just been released from prison. Their conversation seemed normal and light-hearted in comparison to the heaviness of my own thoughts.Though, I had suspected before that Aiden must have some sort of considerable wealth due to the area we live in, I didn't expect it to be at this level. Everywhere he goes it's clear how affluent he is; his place is surrounded by a grand interiors made up of colors that rival even the most luxurious painti
The host of this evening's event was speaking, but I couldn't focus on his words. All my attention had been stolen away by something else entirely.I keep looking around and notice that the atmosphere is buzzing with anticipation for the event. The crowd has been slowly growing, a mix of men and women of various ages. Waiters and waitresses are going about their tasks, passing around trays of finger food but it's almost as though no one notices them, as none of them reach out to take any. It's a bit disheartening to see it all go to waste like this, but I suppose they're all here for something else.I don't feel like I belong here, that thought playing on a loop in my head. Everyone else here has some kind of power and influence, and yet here I am just an insignificant person in the dirt. If it weren't for Aiden taking me under his wing tonight, I wouldn't even look remotely human. As much as I try to put on a brave face and act like nothing is wrong, deep down inside my heart sinks f
The atmosphere of the room had suddenly shifted following Aiden's proclamation. Every single person in the room was in an uproar, conversations filling the space with a loud cacophony of voices. His words seemed to echo throughout, reverberating off the walls and bringing realization to some and surprise to others. The impact of his statement was felt by all and they were now discussing it with gusto; debating its implications and attempting to decipher what these words meant for them individually as well as collectively.“He’s married? No wonder.”“It was a pity, I had been ready to accompany my daughter to him, yet here we were, instead presented with this.”“Do you think it’s an arranged marriage? Is the woman even in his level?”I looked around at the murmuring people, their faces contorted into expressions of shock and disbelief. My heart sank as I realized that some were clearly against Aiden's decision to get married. I could feel anxieties rising inside me, wondering what cou
Adam couldn't lift himself from his spot, and the silence was almost oppressive. I held my breath, expecting him to say something, but instead he just slowly turned his head and met my gaze with a stare that was so icy, it felt like it could freeze me in place. The tension lingered between us until finally he broke the silence.“I don’t want to be disrespectful to you or your marriage, that’s why I’m establishing boundaries between us. It's not because I don't care about you or the relationship we have. We can still be friends, but I just want to make sure we respect the boundaries of your marriage commitment.”I felt my lip quiver as I tried to come up with the right words to say in response to his. He seemed so angry, but I couldn't understand what might have prompted it. We stood there in silence, neither of us wanting to be the first one to speak when something else was clearly going on below the surface. My heart raced as a million cascading thoughts flooded my mind - none of th
It took Adam several moments before he finally stilled, releasing his grasp on my hand and giving me an intent look. His gaze seemed to penetrate mine, reading the thoughts that fluttered behind my eyes. I couldn't help but fidget beneath his scrutiny, feeling a warmth spill over my skin as I waited for him to speak. His lips parted slightly and he opened his mouth as if to say something, but then it quickly snapped shut again with a loud exhale of breath. “Are you okay? ” he asked, feeling my heart race in anticipation.I didn't know how to respond, so I inhaled sharply and gave a slight nod, but avoided any direct eye contact. The atmosphere was tense as we all sat in silence, until he unexpectedly started speaking again.“I apologize for my previous behavior,” he said gently, his voice full of remorse. “I didn’t intend for you to feel so uneasy about what happened. Things were just... very overwhelming and I reacted without thinking it through. It was wrong of me and I regret it