Hearing those moans from the lady was one thing, but seeing them entwined on the bed was another thing.
Her throat congealed with breath. She darted out of the room and down the stairs without pausing to consider her options. She stumbled down the street, shedding the tears she had been holding in since heartbreak had clouded her judgment.
After Chloe exited the house, tears clouded her sight as she wandered down the poorly lit street. Each step felt weightier, her sorrow intensifying with every moment. The image of Steven and the other woman, entwined on the bed, replayed in her mind endlessly, hitting her harder each time.
Uncontrollably, memories of her own times with Steven emerged. The nights they had spent together, the shared laughter that felt so intimate, and the trust she believed was unbreakable all of it now seemed shattered, fragments of her heart scattered along her way. Lost in thought, Chloe failed to notice the headlights slicing through the darkness or the sound of a car horn blaring incessantly at her.
Out of nowhere, she collapsed to her knees, her cries shattering the quiet of the night. Agony surged through her chest as she embraced herself, feeling the sting of betrayal cut profoundly.
A door banged shut, and swift footsteps drew near. She looked up in astonishment to find someone approaching her. As they came closer, her heart tightened; it was Liam.
“Chloe?” Liam’s voice carried a mix of surprise and concern. He knelt beside her, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. “Why are you crying? What are you doing out here?”
She tried to respond, but no words emerged. Instead, another surge of tears overwhelmed her, her body shaking as she leaned into his comforting presence, too shattered to articulate her pain.
She found it impossible to even look at him. She shook her head and continued to cry. Her voice cracked as she finally managed to say, "I—I gave him all my trust."
His brows knitted together. Who are you talking about ? What happened ? His expression softened as he paused for a moment. “What’s wrong?”
Feeling the weight of his question bearing down on her, she nodded. She desired not to be by herself. She was unable to. "I wish I wasn't here. She pleaded, barely able to hold herself together, "Please, just take me somewhere far away."
Despite his seeming confusion, Liam didn't ask for further information. "Chloe, where do you want to go? Why did you leave where I dropped you ? He asked again, but she was unable to respond. The words refused to flow.
Is there someone I can give a call to? Someone who can help? His tone was steady and calm, as if he was trying to figure out how to deal with her meltdown.
She said, "No," with more vigor than she meant to. "I'd rather not speak with anyone. Especially not anyone related to me.” The last thing she wanted was for anyone close to her to know what she had just discovered. She felt... humiliated
Liam appeared to be aware of her need for privacy. He nodded slightly, comfortingly. "Okay, just relax. I'll take you to my place.
Her sobs were the only sound to break the silence between them as she slid into his car. Her mind was a disorganized jumble, replaying the same terrible moment over and over. The deluge of ideas racing through her head wouldn't stop.
"What just happened ?"How could I have been so blind? "Years of memories had none of it mattered to him?" was how they had known each other since college.
“If I hadn’t shown up unannounced, would I have ever known? How long has this been going on behind my back?” The betrayal hit her like a punch to the gut, and she couldn't silence the questions swirling in her head. “Was I not good enough? Did I do something wrong?”
She was startled out of her reverie when the car came to a stop. They had arrived at Liam's house, she noticed as she looked up. It was everything she hadn't expected from someone like him.But right now, it didn’t matter to her. None of it did. The ache in her chest was all-consuming.
With a gentle voice, Liam guided her inside and to a guest room. "This is where you will sleep tonight."
She gave a nod, but said nothing. All she needed was a little time to herself. But after he was gone, everything collapsed once more. The hurt, the heartache, the betrayal. Chloe had so many more questions; her mind was racing. “Had I been played all along? I had trusted him, always been there for him, and this was how he repaid me?”
Liam returned to the room and gave her a worried look. "Chloe, please talk to me. What's wrong?
She attempted to ignore the thoughts by shaking her head. "I'd prefer not to discuss it. I simply don't want to give it any thought.
He took a seat next to her, and even though she was unable to feel it, his warmth and comfort were there. "How can I be of help?"
His query lingered unanswered She wasn't sure of what she wanted, no, that’s not true. She was sure. All she could do was wonder if it was the right decision. Her emotions were scattered, her thoughts disorganized.
"Are you single, Liam?" She asked without even knowing why, and blurted out.
His eyebrows lifted in astonishment. "Uh, yes... why do you ask?”
Her heart tightened. She questioned, her voice hardly audible above a whisper, "Am I ugly?" "Do I look awful?"
He looked at her like she had just said something crazy. “What? No, Chloe. Remember at the party? I told you you’re beautiful, and I meant it.”
"How come I don't feel like I'm enough?" With tears stinging her eyes once more, she whispered.
Liam's eyes became softer. "Chloe, you can talk to me about whatever happened."
"I can't... Her throat tightened as she choked, "I'm just broken." "I need to do something. I have to stop thinking about this.”
He was quiet for a moment, trying to figure out what she meant. “Okay... what do you want to do? Watch a movie? Talk about something? Cook something?”
She shook her head. “No.”
“Eat something then?” he offered, still not understanding what she was really asking.
She took a deep breath and made up her mind. “No. I want you to fuck me.”
His eyes widened in shock, his body going rigid as he tried to process her words. “Wait, what?”
She looked him in the eye. “I need this, Liam. I need to forget.”
“Chloe, maybe you just need to sleep...” he started, clearly unsure of what to say.
She shook her head, her frustration boiling over."Oh my god, no! I'd rather not go to bed! I have to fuck now to regain my sanity!” she shouted as she raised herself on her toes, pressing her body against his and kissed him.
The moment she kissed him, he let go of any hesitation and returned the kiss with equal passion. Before she knew it , he carried her over to the bed and laid her on it. Breaking the kiss he held her gaze, his gaze searching. “ Do you really want to do this?” he asked gently. She met his eyes, a new resolve in her gaze.She nodded . “yes” , her voice stronger than it had been since their chance meeting. “I want to do it.” The moment she gazed her consent, he pinned her against the bed and ravaged her lips, while his hands moved to grab her breasts. Although, she only wanted to have sex because the thought of having sex with Liam will help her get over the fact that she have been sleeping with a player for the past 6 years and that was the only way she could revenge back at him, but there's something about the way Liam touched her aroused her far more than Steven’s touch had even aroused her and she found herself moaning loudly. She pulled off his trouser and let her hands go down
Chloe remained motionless in the doorway, her heart racing as her gaze fixed on Steven and Ashley. She clutched the robe Steven had carelessly thrown aside and wrapped it around herself, as if it could protect her from the turmoil brewing within.“Why are you covering up so fast?” Steven queried without concern, his eyes briefly scanning her, oblivious to her distress. “I’ve seen you like this countless times before.”The indifference in his voice struck Chloe deeply, igniting a surge of anger that pushed the shock aside. How could he stand there so casually while this woman was with him?“What’s happening, Steven?” Chloe pressed, her voice quaking as she fought to remain composed. “Why didn’t you inform me you were coming? And... who is she?”Steven’s demeanor shifted as he crossed his arms, his voice dipping into iciness. “Why didn’t you tell me you were dropping by yesterday?” he retorted, his unexpected anger taking her aback. “Haven’t I made it clear, Chloe? Never show up uninvit
“Come on, Chloe! It’s the weekend, and you’ve been cooped up for way too long,” Maya's voice practically danced with excitement as she pleaded over the phone. “It’ll be fun, I promise. Just come with me and Andrew to the party. You can even bring Steven if you want.” Maya said, referring to her boyfriend. Chloe and Steven have been dating for six years and it had been love at first sight for both of them while her best friend Maya fell in love with Andrew one year ago. “Fine,” she muttered. “I’ll come, but let me see if Steven can make it.”Maya’s squeal echoed through the phone. “Yes! I’ll be over soon!”The call ended, and Chloe stared at her phone, the smile slipping from her lips as she dialed Steven’s number.The phone rang two times before he picked up. “ Hello my love’, he greeted softly and she blushed .“Hello, babe,” she responded happily.“ Are you missing me?” he asked as though he could read her mind. “ Yes baby, a lot. What are you up to? Are you free tonight? She as