“I’ll be right back,” I said, forcing a smile and gently extricating myself from Enzo’s arms. “Don’t miss me too much.” Enzo smirked. His cheeks were flushed a light shade of red from the alcohol he had been drinking, and his eyes had that look in them that screamed that he wanted me again. “Oh, I
The moon hung low in the night sky, its silvery glow filtering through the billowing curtains of our room. Its luminance should have brought tranquility, a stark contrast to the turmoil within my heart. But it didn’t. I was curled up on the edge of the bed, hugging my knees to my chest, lost in a
“Nina… Follow me…” I knew it wasn’t real. I knew that it was just an illusion, a machination of my own mind. But damn it, if it didn’t feel more real than anything at that moment. The air around me grew colder, and an eerie silence enveloped the room. The chatter, the laughter, the music coming
Warm water cascaded over me as I took a deep breath, inhaling the lavender scent from the bath oils. The warmth of the tub worked its magic, slowly melting away the tension and fatigue from the evening. With every passing moment, I felt my muscles relax, sinking deeper into the comforting embrace of
Satisfied, Enzo pulled me back into his embrace. “That’s all I ask.” Wrapped in his arms, the world outside faded away, and all that mattered was the two of us, nestled together, lost in a world of our own. … The soft shuffle of movement roused me from a peaceful slumber. Blinking away the rem
The porcelain was cold against my forehead as I rested there for a moment, letting the queasiness subside. The initial shock of throwing up had passed, and now a million thoughts ran through my mind. And then there was the most important question of them all: “Could I be pregnant?” Slowly pushin
“There she is,” Lori said, placing her hands on her hips. “You’re late.” I snorted. “I’m not late. You’re early.” Jessica, the more composed of the two, gave me a gentle smile. “Ready to watch your star player?” She winked, clearly hinting at Enzo. I laughed. “Always.” “I still can’t believe
The excitement of the game always sent adrenaline pumping through my veins, but today’s energy was mixed with a bittersweet emotion. Knowing it was my last game here had everyone, including myself, a bit on edge. The locker room was abuzz with the usual pre-game chatter, players discussing strateg