Nathan:My eyes searched the room. Where did she run off to? God, I swear, this girl was a handful.I grabbed another flute of wine from the passing waiter and began swimming through the crowd.Each passing thought was filled with worry. I hope she didn't bump into you-know-who. Arghhh... If only she could have just listened to me.The gala was lively but parties would never be my thing. I was hoping to meet some potential investors here but this place was filled with nothing but celebrities and mediocre businessmen and women, looking to sink their claws into the next unsuspecting company and waiting to pull them down into bankruptcy."Mr. Wright?"A light voice called me from behind and I turned around.A small, white-haired woman stood behind me. She was no taller than five feet. Her face was old but she looked beautiful nonetheless."Yes?" I replied coldly, taking her in with one glance."I am Miss Grace Hadid. I am the CEO of Grace Inc.–"I rolled my eyes. Grace Inc. I didn't exp
Enora:"Let me go!"I was tied to a bed frame and was screaming at the top of my lungs. The room was lit a bright red that made me feel slightly woozy.And the smell... It was something I couldn't place. It was sweet and mysterious. It was getting to my head and I could feel my skin getting hotter and hotter.What was this?"Miss Lopez. Always do radiant. Seeing you like this is truly a sight to behold. You look amazing tied up."I watched him lick his lips hungrily. His shirt and suit jacket were off. He stood before me in just his trousers, glaring down at me like a hungry predator.My struggle gave him so much glee. In the red light, I saw his eyes spring to life as he saw me squirm."Let me go! Coward!""Shouting will do you no good, Miss Lopez. The room is soundproof and frankly...your voice has better uses."That sick smile of his made my skin crawl. God, how did I get myself into this mess?My phone and my purse were on the table, out of my reach. I should have called Mr. Wrig
Nathan:I barrelled down the hallway. This was not how I envisioned this evening.The sound of security officers running behind me was not a sound that I imagined would be associated with me.The corridor was long, with rooms on each side. My heart skipped a beat as I passed each one. Each one I passed could have Enora in it, but I couldn't stop to check.Fuck! This was what it was like between a rock and a hard place.I took a sharp turn and bumped my shoulders on the wall."Ahhhhh!"I grabbed my shoulder. It had been dislocated and hung limply by the side.I couldn't stop running. I didn't have time to pop it in place. Fuck it!I took my chance and entered one of the rooms."Ahhhhhhh!"My jaw dropped."Adam?"His face was a bright red but not redder than the man that was beneath him.He was the guy who was with Enora and Mr. Romeo earlier before Mr. Romeo took Enora away.My breath was deep and angry. I was about to storm towards him but the door slammed open and I backed up against
Enora:“Where was he? What was taking him so long?”My phone was in my hand and I was shaking with fear. Adam had dropped me at the penthouse and drove to the station to meet Mr. Wright.It was 6:00 am. And I still have not heard from him. His phone was not ringing. He wasn’t picking up my calls and I didn’t have Adam’s number.The sofa creaked slightly as I plopped myself down. I couldn’t get a single wink of sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Mr. Romeo, naked and laughing, just inches, seconds away from having his way with me.A shiver rippled through my body. Another nightmare to add to the ones that I already had.My hands hid my face and I sobbed. Why were things always happening to me? I came for a job to pay up my student loan but now, all this drama was happening to me. Was I some sort of jinx? Why did it always happen to me?The sound of a keycard swiping made me raise my head. I stood up in alarm and Adam walked in followed by…I jumped up and ran into his arms. He st
Enora:“Dear, can you smell something?”I sniffed the air. No one’s sense of smell was really good if the person had a cold but I was certain that it was nothing. Besides, I could still smell mom’s cooking and it was amazing.“Nope. I think it’s fine. You are probably worrying too much.”I kissed her cheek and she smiled. Thanksgiving was going to be perfect. The turkey was being stuffed and Mum and I were making jokes about last year's Thanksgiving.“Your father is such a clutz. I hope he won’t spill the orange juice on your grandpa again this year.”We broke into another round of laughter and Father appeared at the doorway.“Oi! Who’s making jokes about me?”He was in his sweater that grandma had knitted him last year. He always complained that it was itchy but he always wanted to impress my mom’s parents even though they had already been married for seventeen years now.“Dad, it is just a joke. We didn’t mean to.”He walked in and pulled me into the tightest hug of the century. I f
Enora:"How do you feel?"I lifted my head off his chest. The sobbing had died down and all that was left were my stinging eyes."Can I really feel better?"He kissed my forehead and brushed my hair out of my face."Well, I think a shower will make you feel much better. Frankly, I need one too. The smell of a holding cell isn't my best scent."It wasn't the best joke I had heard but I chuckled anyway.I sat up and he helped me undress. I saw the way he looked at me. His eyes burned with desire. I wanted him. I was miserable and sad but I wanted him."Nathan... I"I grabbed his hand and placed it on my breast. His breathing hitched and his grip tightened slightly."No..."He pulled away and kissed my forehead."...You aren't in your best mood and sex isn't the solution that you need."I whimpered."I want you."My lips parted and he pounced on me, seizing my lips and digging his fingers into my hair.I groaned into his mouth. I was lost in his taste. I wanted more..."Enora. My Enora..
Enora:Was it me or did I suddenly feel so unattractive in every outfit that I wore?It took me hours to find something that I would deem 'decent' enough to go out with my hot boss.Now, those hours spent were pointless. Next to him, in the car, I felt so underdressed and here he was saying that we were going to enjoy a nice casual afternoon out together.Why the hell was he dressed like he was going to strut the runway?In the front, beside him felt new and strange. Seeing his hands gently circling the steering wheel was refreshing and weirdly attractive.I was already getting so used to seeing Adam behind the wheel but with his week off, he wasn't going to be driving for a while.However, I could get used to this."So where do you want to go?"He turned to me and I froze. What was going on?I blinked, speechless and stunned. What did he mean by 'where did I want to go'? I thought already had a place in mind."I thought you already had this figured out?""No. I just thought that some
Enora:I couldn't explain my joy When I found myself seated in the car with two giant tubs of ice cream. If Mom were alive, she would be very proud.I could feel his eyes on me and I didn't have to look at him to know that he was smiling, grinning, and shaking his head as he watched the child-like Glee spread all over my face.“So, I guess we are going to the park,” I said, tugging my attention away from the tubs of ice cream and looking at him as he slotted the key into the ignition. “I hope this isn't a park that you own as well because I am starting to get the feeling that you own everything in this city.”He smirked at me and I nearly palmed my forehead. Was he kidding me? He owned the park that we were going to as well? Maybe he didn't own this city.He pulled out of the parking area and I sat back in my chair and watched his drive.It was funny. I felt…calmer. I couldn’t explain it but when I was with him, I didn't have to worry about what happened. I didn't even think about it.
Nathan:I closed my door behind me and stood there like a mannequin. I couldn't even think straight. It felt like my mind had shut down and no thought seemed to make sense anymore.Why did she have to say that? Why did she have to say that she loved me?She was only half asleep when she said it but that didn't mean that she didn't say it. It didn't take away the value of what she said.This didn't make any sense. No, what was I saying? It made perfect sense but I didn't think that it could happen. I didn't think that she would be able to fall in love with me.“Damn it,” I cursed silently as I made my way to my bed.I wasn't even sure that I could be mad at her. I cared for her. She was beautiful, charming, undeniably sexy but I wasn't in love with her.This wasn't an arrangement for us to fall in love. It was supposed to be light and casual, just for the fun of it, just because I found her appealing. But now, she was falling from me and it was possible that I was falling for her too.
Nathan:I closed my door behind me and stood there like a mannequin. I couldn't even think straight. It felt like my mind had shut down and no thought seemed to make sense anymore.Why did she have to say that? Why did she have to say that she loved me?She was only half asleep when she said it but that didn't mean that she didn't say it. It didn't take away the value of what she said.This didn't make any sense. No, what was I saying? It made perfect sense but I didn't think that it could happen. I didn't think that she would be able to fall in love with me.“Damn it,” I cursed silently as I made my way to my bed.I wasn't even sure that I could be mad at her. I cared for her. She was beautiful, charming, undeniably sexy but I wasn't in love with her.This wasn't an arrangement for us to fall in love. It was supposed to be light and casual, just for the fun of it, just because I found her appealing. But now, she was falling from me and it was possible that I was falling for her too.
Nathan:I closed my door behind me and stood there like a mannequin. I couldn't even think straight. It felt like my mind had shut down and no thought seemed to make sense anymore.Why did she have to say that? Why did she have to say that she loved me?She was only half asleep when she said it but that didn't mean that she didn't say it. It didn't take away the value of what she said.This didn't make any sense. No, what was I saying? It made perfect sense but I didn't think that it could happen. I didn't think that she would be able to fall in love with me.“Damn it,” I cursed silently as I made my way to my bed.I wasn't even sure that I could be mad at her. I cared for her. She was beautiful, charming, undeniably sexy but I wasn't in love with her.This wasn't an arrangement for us to fall in love. It was supposed to be light and casual, just for the fun of it, just because I found her appealing. But now, she was falling from me and it was possible that I was falling for her too.
Nathan:I closed my door behind me and stood there like a mannequin. I couldn't even think straight. It felt like my mind had shut down and no thought seemed to make sense anymore.Why did she have to say that? Why did she have to say that she loved me?She was only half asleep when she said it but that didn't mean that she didn't say it. It didn't take away the value of what she said.This didn't make any sense. No, what was I saying? It made perfect sense but I didn't think that it could happen. I didn't think that she would be able to fall in love with me.“Damn it,” I cursed silently as I made my way to my bed.I wasn't even sure that I could be mad at her. I cared for her. She was beautiful, charming, undeniably sexy but I wasn't in love with her.This wasn't an arrangement for us to fall in love. It was supposed to be light and casual, just for the fun of it, just because I found her appealing. But now, she was falling from me and it was possible that I was falling for her too.
Nathan:I closed my door behind me and stood there like a mannequin. I couldn't even think straight. It felt like my mind had shut down and no thought seemed to make sense anymore.Why did she have to say that? Why did she have to say that she loved me?She was only half asleep when she said it but that didn't mean that she didn't say it. It didn't take away the value of what she said.This didn't make any sense. No, what was I saying? It made perfect sense but I didn't think that it could happen. I didn't think that she would be able to fall in love with me.“Damn it,” I cursed silently as I made my way to my bed.I wasn't even sure that I could be mad at her. I cared for her. She was beautiful, charming, undeniably sexy but I wasn't in love with her.This wasn't an arrangement for us to fall in love. It was supposed to be light and casual, just for the fun of it, just because I found her appealing. But now, she was falling from me and it was possible that I was falling for her too.
Enora:My eyes fluttered open and I realized that it was dark out.How long have I been asleep for? I sat up and felt around the bed. He wasn't here but his side of the bed was still warm.My clothes were folded neatly on the chair at the far end of the room. I wondered where he went as I got up and walked sluggishly to the chair to retrieve my clothing.As I dressed up, I strained my ears to listen to any sounds but the penthouse was dead silent and it made me wonder if he had left me to go out again. Did people go to the gym immediately after sex? Did he even sleep?I was fully dressed and saw him in the living room on the phone. As he turned to me, I saw anger and frustration burning in his eyes. I sat on the sofa that was furthest away from him and watched him as he continued to make his call."What do you mean that she isn't at home?... Well, find her. I have every reason to believe that she's conspiring with him. If I see her at work tomorrow, I will make sure to fire her but af
Enora:His hands grabbed my hair and he held me tightly as his lips explored my mouth. The ice cream tasted so much better off his lips. It was amazing."Enora..."The way he groaned my name was maddening. I couldn't take it anymore. I wanted him to have me, right here on the grass."Please fuck me."As soon as the words left my mouth he stopped. He pulled away from me and moved away.I sat up, downcast and sad."What is the problem?" I asked, almost in tears. "Why are you teasing me like this? You clearly want me and I want you. Why are you...""I brought you out here so that you could clear your head. I don't want to feel like I'm taking advantage of you."My jaw dropped."Take advantage of me? How is it taking advantage when I let you do it...""You aren't in your best mood, Enora.–"His voice was a few notches high."–You are hurt and clearly not thinking straight."Tears pricked the corners of my eyes."So you think I'm crazy?"He was dumbfounded as he looked at me but I didn't c
Enora:I couldn't explain my joy When I found myself seated in the car with two giant tubs of ice cream. If Mom were alive, she would be very proud.I could feel his eyes on me and I didn't have to look at him to know that he was smiling, grinning, and shaking his head as he watched the child-like Glee spread all over my face.“So, I guess we are going to the park,” I said, tugging my attention away from the tubs of ice cream and looking at him as he slotted the key into the ignition. “I hope this isn't a park that you own as well because I am starting to get the feeling that you own everything in this city.”He smirked at me and I nearly palmed my forehead. Was he kidding me? He owned the park that we were going to as well? Maybe he didn't own this city.He pulled out of the parking area and I sat back in my chair and watched his drive.It was funny. I felt…calmer. I couldn’t explain it but when I was with him, I didn't have to worry about what happened. I didn't even think about it.
Enora:Was it me or did I suddenly feel so unattractive in every outfit that I wore?It took me hours to find something that I would deem 'decent' enough to go out with my hot boss.Now, those hours spent were pointless. Next to him, in the car, I felt so underdressed and here he was saying that we were going to enjoy a nice casual afternoon out together.Why the hell was he dressed like he was going to strut the runway?In the front, beside him felt new and strange. Seeing his hands gently circling the steering wheel was refreshing and weirdly attractive.I was already getting so used to seeing Adam behind the wheel but with his week off, he wasn't going to be driving for a while.However, I could get used to this."So where do you want to go?"He turned to me and I froze. What was going on?I blinked, speechless and stunned. What did he mean by 'where did I want to go'? I thought already had a place in mind."I thought you already had this figured out?""No. I just thought that some