The sensation was overwhelming, a blend of pain, relief and pleasure all mixed into one, making Vivian gasp for breath as she held unto Damien’s shoulders, with each slow thrust, he let out a stifled grunt. His hands gripped her hips tightly, anchoring her to him as he began to build up momentum and tempo as he went deeper and harder, each thrust deliberate as he drove her closer and closer to her edge. Vivian clung onto him like her very life deepened on it right now, her fingers digging into his shoulders as she matched his rhythm, her body pressing against him with each movement, the world outside seemed to disappear, leaving only the two of them. “Vivian,” Damien murmured against her skin, his voice rough, his breath hot on her neck and the heat they generated mingling in the air. “you feel so fucking…good” She couldn’t form words of her own just yet. He felt amazing, he was amazing and she couldn’t think of anything now other than the sensation of him being inside her, the way
Vivian had styled her brown hair up, neatly tied back in a ponytail, keeping her look sleek and tidy. She slipped on her round-rimmed glasses, which framed her warm brown eyes, adding a touch of intellectual charm to her appearance. Feeling a bit more confident this time around, Vivian Mercer sashayed out of her apartment, her bag and files in hand. The drive down town was as usual, and the sun had long risen into the sky, ushering a new day for everyone. As she stepped into the bustling modelling agency, the atmosphere was electric with energy. Models were scattered around the spacious, modern lobby, some practicing their walks, others reviewing their portfolio with the agents. The air was filled with the hum of conversations, punctuated by occasional laughter and the clicking of heels against the polished marble floors. This was her life, and it swelled her with pride of be able to work here. The receptionist, a young man with a snarky attitude greeted her first, the gum in his mou
“Bruce, what are you doing here?” Vivian asked as the man as he gathered the fallen textiles and handed them over to her. Bruce stood before her, his well-defined features mixed with an almost relaxed demeanor. His blonde hair that melded with his deep chocolate brown eyes seemed to catch the sun rays, enhancing the radiance of his eyes, like one of those ken dolls that Vivian often collected as a child. Which, may or may not have been one of the reasons she had dated him back then. The way his eyes crinkled in a smile brought blush to Vivian’s cheeks as she reminisced about the days when she had been charmed by both his looks and his ambition. But sadly, not everything was destined to last.As she stood there pondering on all the reasons as to why her ex-boyfriend was at her place of work, her gaze shifted and she noted the badge that hung off his waist. A detective. Bruce’s smile softened a bit. Initially he had opted to go get a cup of coffee, but as luck would have it, right from
CHAPTER SEVEN Vivian, caught in the middle of their silent battle, felt her heart race. The tension between the two men was palpable, and it was drawing unwanted attention from the surrounding employees. She knew Damien’s habit of pushing people’s buttons, and Bruce’s strong sense of justice made him the perfect target. Damien was smug, calculating, and unyielding, always demanding respect without asking for it. Bruce, on the other hand, was honorable and steadfast, a man who had always stood up for what was right. But today, in the presence of Damien, Bruce’s usual calm demeanor was cracking. He was infuriated and Damien could tell, judging by the smug smirk that tugged at the corner of his lips, a twinkle of mischief in his eyes. “you should watch the way you speak to an officer of the law, Mr. Sullivan…” said Bruce, refusing to let go. “oh? And what happens when I don’t?” Damien’s eyes narrowed down, daring Bruce to make the first move. At least they had one thing in common, the
CHAPTER EIGHT Just in the middle of their conversation, Bruce’s phone buzzed and he sighed, cursing the interruption, but duty called. “Duty calls, huh?” Vivian asked, already knowing the answer. She could see the shift in his demeanor—the easygoing smile replaced by the serious look of a man dedicated to his job. “Yeah,” Bruce replied, sounding apologetic as he glanced back up at her. “I hate to cut this short, but I’ve got to take care of this. Eight pm sharp” In the end, she had managed to send Bruce away with a promise to meet later, hoping it would cool the situation. Now, as she walked back into the building, she felt a knot of anxiety twisting in her stomach. Half anticipating her outing with Bruce tonight, she tried to push the encounter out of her mind, focusing instead on the tasks at hand. Yet, no matter how hard she tried, the lingering sense of unease remained, clinging to her like a shadow. Damien watched her from where he stood, a few paces behind, his eyes fol
CHAPTER NINE *KNOCK*KNOCK* Came the rapping on his door which was then followed by a familiar voice calling out to him. his thoughts which were put on overdrive suddenly calmed when Vivian pushed the door open. Her expression serious and her brows scrunched together. She didn’t look too happy and he could only guess why… “Dami-Mr. Sullivan” Vivian caught herself in time as she stepped into the office, her heels echoing in the expanse of the office as she walked towards his desk. “Vivian,” VIVIAN’S POV In all honesty, today when I had come in to work, I had not expected to be bullied by Lisa and her proxies. I swear to God, sometimes she could be such a child and I wanted to put her in her place. But for the peace, I took every snarky and gut-wrenching comment she had spewing out of her gutter mouth. But, above all I sure as hell hadn’t expected to bump into Bruce at the agency. My heart nearly dropped when Damien was added into the equation. To be honest, It was kind of hot be p
CHAPTER TEN “I—uh,” she stammered, trying to process the sudden shift. Her mind raced as she tried to figure out how to respond. On the one hand, she was still angry with him for cutting the interview short, but on the other hand, the idea of having dinner with Damien was…tempting. Very tempting. A side of her really wanted to say yes, jump up for joy and scream yes to his offer, but then she remembered her earlier plans. The dinner with Bruce. Not to mention a petty side of her that desperately wanted to get back at him for letting Lisa cling to him like that. And for giving her the cold professional shoulder these past few weeks. This was perhaps her chance to get even. “I have plans tonight,” Vivian said, her voice steadying as she regained her composure. “I’m meeting Bruce for dinner.” She watched as Damien’s expression subtly changed, the easygoing smile fading as his gaze darkened with something that looked suspiciously like possessiveness. His blue eyes fixed on hers, and
Damien had left earlier than expected, something about pressing matters that demanded his attention. She didn’t know what it was, and frankly, she didn’t care. The tension between them had been too much, and the distance, though temporary, felt like a liberation.Pulling her coat tighter around her, she rushed through the lobby, her heels clicking against the marble floor. As she pushed through the glass doors and into the cool night air, she spotted Bruce’s car parked at the curb. The sight of him leaning casually against the side, dressed in his usual modest way, brought a small smile to her lips. A simple blue cooperate shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbow and black slacks, a reminder of simpler times.Bruce’s face lit up when he saw her, and he straightened, opening the passenger door for her. “Right on time,” he said with a smile, his voice warm and inviting.Vivian slid into the seat, grateful for the warmth of the car’s interior. “Thanks, Bruce,” she said softly, retur