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CHAPTER 006: A Manipulator
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My Husband Wants An Open Marriage CHAPTER 007: In My Bed
“Ryan,” I say again, now fully facing him, “what are you doing in my room?”He shrugs. “The door was unlocked.”“And?”“I wanted to be with my wife.” He’s touching my hair now, fingers combing through the mass, causing the hair to fall around my face. His touch is familiar, too familiar. I try to shake off the feeling of déjà vu, but it won't stop. “I don’t want us to fight anymore, Jules. All this is just a little misunderstanding.”I stare at him, my mind still trying to catch up with the fact that he’s here, in my bed, in the middle of the night. “It’s midnight, Ryan. What are you saying exactly? Shouldn’t you be with your girlfriend?”Ryan doesn’t answer right away. Instead, he leans in and presses his lips to mine, soft at first. For a brief second, I lose myself in it—the taste of him, the way his hands cradle my face. But then, reality crashes back in.“Ryan,” I murmur, pulling away. “Stop. This isn’t—”“Shh,” he whispers against my lips. “This is what you want, right? Isn’t th
My Husband Wants An Open Marriage CHAPTER 008: The Happiness Potion
“Hi,” I say, but then it hits me—it’s the middle of the night, and I shouldn’t be calling anyone this late, especially not someone I barely know. “I’m so sorry. I don’t know what came over me. I’ll hang up the phone now.” Before I can move my thumb to end the call, Luke’s voice comes through the line. “Don’t hang up.”The way he says it—easy, like we talk all the time—makes me pause. I stare at the ceiling, biting my lip. There's something comforting about his voice, like I’m not alone in this stupid mess I’ve found myself in.“Talk to me,” Luke says.“I dialed your number by mistake,” I lie, cringing at how lame it sounds. “Alright. I had a bad dream, so I picked up my phone and dialed the first number I saw.”Luke laughs. “A bad dream, huh? Were there monsters?”I roll my eyes even though he can’t see me. “Something like that.”There’s a brief pause, and I hear him moving on the other end, like he’s shifting around. “Well, since I’m awake, let me tell you a story to cheer you up. T
My Husband Wants An Open Marriage CHAPTER 009: Tasty Lunch
The drive to work is a blur. My mind keeps wandering back to that late-night call with Luke. I hadn’t expected him to answer, let alone cheer me up with his random stories and crazy humor. I can't shake the strange feeling I’ve had since that call. I’m… happy. Genuinely happy. And it's not something I'm used to, especially in the last few months. I smile as I walk through the glass doors of Paragon Jewels. It’s a place I’ve spent years building my career, climbing to the top—yet today, even the heavy, corporate atmosphere feels lighter. I make my way across the lobby, past the reception desk. The receptionist, Karen, smiles at me, though her usual greeting seems to be slightly delayed. She’s staring at me as if something’s different.“Good morning, Mrs. O’Brien,” she says.“Good morning, Karen,” I reply, smiling back.I catch the surprise in her eyes. Maybe I don’t usually smile this much. I know I don’t.“Have a nice day,” I say, giving her one last smile before walking on.As I m
My Husband Wants An Open Marriage CHAPTER 010: The Partnership
The name hits me like a punch to the face. Lucas Martinez? Luke is the CEO of Couture Collective? The biggest fashion company in North and South America? How the hell did I not know this?I blink, still processing. The air feels like it’s been sucked out of the room for a second, and all I can hear is the rushing sound of blood in my ears. But there he is. Sitting casually, grinning, as if he’s enjoying every second of my discomfort. He stands up, extending his hand, his eyes never leaving mine. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. O’Brien,” he says, his voice calm and collected, but there’s a twinkle of mischief in his gaze. I force a smile, slipping into autopilot mode as I shake his hand. Keep it together, Julie. Keep it together. “The pleasure is mine, Mr. Martinez,” I reply, my voice just a little too formal. The contact of his hand is warm—familiar. A little too familiar, given the circumstances.Luke doesn’t miss a beat. “Please, call me Luke,” he says. His tone is casual, as
My Husband Wants An Open Marriage CHAPTER 011: It's Over
~~Luke~~Today’s not going as well as I planned. Well, on the business side, it is. But on the pleasure aspect, I think I’m screwed.When Julie sent me the address earlier today, I thought it was just a coincidence. The same restaurant I’m meeting my newest business partner happens to be where I’ll be having lunch with Julie and her husband. I should have seen this coming. It’s just like they say: when something’s too good to be true, it usually is.I run a hand through my hair, pretending to listen to Ryan’s rambling about his company’s future while my mind is busy dissecting every single choice that led me here. I should have had my private investigator run a more thorough check on Julie. I can’t believe I’d been so careless. This wasn’t just bad luck—this was karma coming for me."So, Mr. Martinez—" Ryan says.“Luke, please,” I cut in, giving him a tight smile. I need to keep things light, professional. Act like I’m not currently wading through an awkward situation with my “busines
My Husband Wants An Open Marriage CHAPTER 012: The Tour
As I approach the table, I make a point of keeping my eyes on Ryan. But out of the corner of my eye, I can’t help but notice Julie’s blouse. It's been torture keeping my eyes out of the undone buttons. Focus, Luke. Don’t even go there.“So, Ryan,” I say, clearing my throat. “I’d love to get a tour of Paragon Jewels sometime. See where the magic happens.”Ryan’s face lights up, clearly thrilled by the idea. “Absolutely! I’d love to show you around. We could set that up right now, actually.”Julie is silent beside him, her eyes fixed on the table as if she’s trying to disappear. She’s still fuming, but Ryan’s too busy playing host to notice.“Would you like to come along, Julie?” I ask, the question innocent enough, but the tension between us is palpable. I’m giving her an out—she can decline, stay away from me for the rest of the day. Or she can come and we’ll be forced to play this game a little longer.Julie looks up, her eyes meeting mine for the briefest moment before she turns to
My Husband Wants An Open Marriage CHAPTER 013: The Supply Closet
“I’m sorry,” I say. “I just… I couldn’t stand it anymore.”“Stand what?” Julie snaps. Her arms are crossed so tightly, I’m surprised her blouse doesn’t tear at the seams. She’s glaring at me like she wants to strangle me.I take a deep breath, my eyes locking on hers. “Seeing you like that. You were barely holding it together back there, Julie. I couldn’t take it anymore.”Her face falls, just for a second. I know I’ve hit a nerve. “And what do you think you’re going to do about it?” she shoots back. “Drag me into a supply closet and fix my life?”“Wouldn’t be the worst idea.” I lean against the door. “I mean, this is a multi-purpose room, right? Might as well use it to solve a couple of personal crises.”“Wow, Luke,” she scoffs, rolling her eyes so hard I’m pretty sure they’re going to pop out of her head and roll away. “Very original. If this is your grand plan, you’ve lost it.”“You’re right. I’ve lost it,” I reply, stepping closer, lowering my voice. “I’ve lost the patience to wat
My Husband Wants An Open Marriage CHAPTER 014: Footage
~~Julie~~ Oh, god. I don't know what came over me. The person standing at the door, eyes wide, is a cleaning guy. “Uh, sorry,” he mumbles, backing away quickly, clearly not wanting to deal with whatever weird situation he just walked into. I step away from Luke, shaking my head. “See? This is what happens when you drag me into a closet to fix my life.” “What happens?” he asks, leaning against the wall. “People see.” “And?” I roll my eyes. “You’re impossible.” “Yeah, but you like me anyway,” he says with a wink. I don't say anything else. I just grip Luke's hand and start pulling him out of the closet, toward the hallway. My pulse is racing, though whether it's from the cleaning guy busting in or the fact that Luke had been way too close just a minute ago, I’m not sure. “Alright, Mr. Martinez,” I say, once we're fully outside. “Back to the real world.” Luke raises an eyebrow. “We were just getting started.” I shoot him a look. “I don’t know what kind of start you think
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