Chapter Thirty-ThreeOur eyes locked the moment we stepped into the elevator. There were five other people inside, and our floor was the last stop.He looked at me with undeniable heat, and I knew I looked at him the same way. I wanted him now. I wanted to kiss him, to devour him. I craved another taste of the feeling I knew only he could provide.Kyler reached for my hand, his fingers weaving through mine, pulling me closer. The warmth of his touch sent shivers down my spine. I sighed, a deep, longing breath. Pure lust was taking me over, every inch of my being screaming for his proximity. I felt as if I were being consumed by the intensity, as though I was devouring him with my gaze alone.Now, it's clear to me that he wants me. Not as a mere distraction, not as a fleeting amusement to pass the hours. He desires me, not superficially, but with a depth and sincerity
Chapter Twenty-SixWhen I came here, one thing is clear in my head. That is, never trust anyone. Anyone.“I’m not saying this so I won’t be in troubleif things go wrong. We both know the power behind Taylor. He might be low-profiling now but…” she shook her head again as if she was saying too much and I already know this. “Nevertheless, I came here to help you.”My eyes narrowed at her. I must be in shock but doubt took over. Why would Grace help me? I’ve known her to be a polite girl who always listen to her parents and to Taylor.“Why would you do that?” I chuckled, looking at the ceiling. I can’t believe this. “Is this another trap so I would be punished more?”Grace hissed and looked away. Through the window.“I know you won’t
PrologueThey say, "Cheating is a choice." That it’s never unintentional or an accident. I used to believe that—well, kind of… before.But right now, I stand against whoever the hell came up with that saying.Because cheating on my husband feels like the only way to survive—to feel alive again. A huge part of me feels dead. Something inside me has stopped breathing, lost its sense of… everything.I don’t want to cheat. I never wanted to. I don’t want to become the kind of wife consumed by infidelity. I am married, and my life was perfect… until recently.So, how did it come to this?I don’t want to, and yet… I’m doing it. I’m cheating on my husband. Right now.Not by choice, not by intent…Or maybe it is? Maybe I am doing this by choice, with intention.I’ve convinced myself this isn’t a choice, that this isn’t what I wanted. But maybe that’s just my way of protecting myself—a defense mechanism.I don’t know anymore.I’m lost in the chaos of my mind. I’m drowning in the pain consuming
Chapter TwoTaylor never made me move for him or take the initiative when it came to sex. We always just got it over with, and I thought that was normal.But what’s happening right now with this man…I realize there’s an entirely new dimension of pleasure I’ve never explored before.This man knows I’m married, but I’m too drunk to remember if I told him about it. A flash of my husband’s face cuts through my thoughts, and my mind stalls for a moment.I almost tell this guy to stop, but then another image flares in my mind—the one scene I caught him cheating.The thought makes my blood boil, but I immediately push it aside. I don’t want to remember him or that right now.This is my night. This is mine to claim, mine to enjoy… every little bit of this pleasure!“If I were your husband, I wouldn’t be able to stop fucking you senseless,” he said, his words blunt and unashamed.My jaw dropped at his audacity.The way his eyes burned into me, filled with intense temptation, made his words so
Chapter ThreeFlashbackArgh! Taylor isn't answering my calls!I tossed my phone into my bag as I walked along the sidewalk of the city. I love Brooklyn, New York. I was born and raised in Manhattan, but after marrying my loving husband, Taylor, we decided to move to the borough so he could be closer to his firm.I’m in a foul mood after my client canceled at the last minute without any prior notice. Now I’m left with nothing to do for the whole day. My car is at the repair shop, needing an overhaul, and now my husband isn't even picking up the phone when I need him to pick me up.Weird, considering today is his day off.I’m an interior designer at CX Company, while my husband owns a law firm in partnership with his colleague, Rafaela.I took a cab and fixed my hair as I gazed at the tall buildings, wondering if I should go home or explore the city. I’ve been here for two years, but I haven’t explored all of Brooklyn. On my days off, I usually go to Manhattan to visit my dad and broth
Chapter FourLila' POV“I guess you remember.” Kyler smirked and even let out a sexy chuckle.Fuck! Did I just have sex with—!Oh no!Kyler King! The CEO of King’s Harmony Hotel! The largest and number one hotel chain in all of New York! Kyler King—fuck!“Stop making that face like you regretted what we’ve done, Lila.”I hid my face in my hands to hide the redness of my face. I fucked the wealthiest man in New York!I did meet him two years ago before I got married to Taylor. The company I was working with before I got married handled the interior design of King’s hotel branch in Manhattan, and I met him during every meeting.“This is so embarrassing…” I whispered to myself.“Hey.” He took my hand and held my wrist, uncovering my face so that he could look at me. “We’re grown-ups. You shouldn’t be embarrassed.”Oh, really? Will you still say the same if I told you I’m married?!“Or was it my reputation?” he continued.I furrowed my brow. “What reputation?”“Oh.” He chuckled. “Never mi
Chapter FiveI know I’m already wet down there and right now, I’m soaked!One of his hands travelled down on my thighs, lifting my leg wide as he positioned himself in between.“No…” I resisted but my voice came out the opposite of what I wanted to sound like. It seems I’m asking for more than trying to stop him. Damn it!In one swift move, he thrust his already hardened member inside my soaking cave and a long moan of burning pleasure escaped my mouth. He thrust in me hard that I can feel him deep inside me.“Fuck, you’re still too tight.” he whispered.“S-Stop…”I didn’t had the chance to say anything because he started to move in and out my hole, driving me to the edge of my sanity, feeling my orgasm coming fast.“Ugh, even tighter…”The hands he had on my chest moved up to my neck, gently but hard, choking me. Not too much for me to get hurt, but enough for my breath to hitch, maximizing my climax that I felt my walls clenched.“Look at me, Lila.” he ordered and I obeyed unconscio
Chapter SixI should have known that “somewhere near” isn’t the same as the “near” I expected.Because right now, all I can see are trees and the massive townhouse standing before me.We must have traveled at least two hours to get here, and for a ride on an aviation vehicle, that’s far.“Welcome to The Hill. Or so it’s called.”I jumped as Kyler’s voice startled me, his breath brushing against my ear.What the—he scared me! He laughed at my reaction, clearly amused.“Chill. I won’t murder you here, don’t worry.”Oh, great. So, does that mean I’m going to be murdered somewhere else?He opened the front door, and I was instantly greeted by the vintage charm of the townhouse’s interior.“Wow.”The place was stunning—everything made of polished wood in warm shades of white and brown. It was soothing to the eyes, inviting and cozy.“This house is a work of art,” I said, unable to hold back my admiration.It was rare to see something like this. Some of the furniture had intricate carvings
Chapter Twenty-SixWhen I came here, one thing is clear in my head. That is, never trust anyone. Anyone.“I’m not saying this so I won’t be in troubleif things go wrong. We both know the power behind Taylor. He might be low-profiling now but…” she shook her head again as if she was saying too much and I already know this. “Nevertheless, I came here to help you.”My eyes narrowed at her. I must be in shock but doubt took over. Why would Grace help me? I’ve known her to be a polite girl who always listen to her parents and to Taylor.“Why would you do that?” I chuckled, looking at the ceiling. I can’t believe this. “Is this another trap so I would be punished more?”Grace hissed and looked away. Through the window.“I know you won’t
Chapter Thirty-ThreeOur eyes locked the moment we stepped into the elevator. There were five other people inside, and our floor was the last stop.He looked at me with undeniable heat, and I knew I looked at him the same way. I wanted him now. I wanted to kiss him, to devour him. I craved another taste of the feeling I knew only he could provide.Kyler reached for my hand, his fingers weaving through mine, pulling me closer. The warmth of his touch sent shivers down my spine. I sighed, a deep, longing breath. Pure lust was taking me over, every inch of my being screaming for his proximity. I felt as if I were being consumed by the intensity, as though I was devouring him with my gaze alone.Now, it's clear to me that he wants me. Not as a mere distraction, not as a fleeting amusement to pass the hours. He desires me, not superficially, but with a depth and sincerity
Chapter Twenty-FiveLila’ POVI can no longer cry. That is what I’m sure but there’s no hint of giving up on my system.Never.Right now, the only emotion I have is anger. Fear, yes. But my wrath is exploding, its tremendous that I can’t fucking pity myself from all of this anymore.They won’t let me eat or sleep if I won’t get back with Taylor? I’d rather die!The sun is already out, and I know that today will be the day that my husband will come back from the hell he went to! I wanted to tell him what Isabel did but I won’t!I rather endure everything that his family does to me than make him fought for me. I won’t let him stand up for me, not anymore. I’m ending our relationship, and I’m not trying to strengthen it by having his side.Though it sounds so good if he will kick his own family our of their wealth but I want to leave him, it won’t matter.At least when I’m out of his life, he still got his family’s back.I haven’t eaten for half a day, and that was supposed to be fine, I
Chapter Twenty-FourI opened my eyes and looked at him. Tears started to crawl from my eyes and I felt my heart heaving as I look at the man in front of me.“What happened to you, T?” my voice trembled. My husband looked down. I don’t know what he was thinking but the fact that he can’t look at my eyes meant he is guilty. At least a bit.After a while, he looked back up to me and smiled wryly. “I failed, I guess. I failed to be the good husband that I promised you I’ll be. I failed to keep my secrets away, I failed you.”I cried more from his answer. Tears rolling down my eyes but I can’t make any sound. My throat felt like its being clenched, like a hand was gripping on it tight.Am I wrong to not gave him a chance? What is it that changed between us now? Is this the limit of my love for him?Yes.I can’t see myself with him again. I can’t see Lila living with a new Taylor, his secrets might be better to just be kept but I also don’t want secrets coiling with my relationship.“Yes, y
Chapter Twenty-ThreeKyler’s POV“Should we wait a little more, Sir?” Johnson, my secretary asked as he stood behind me.I’ve been sitting here, at the garden, for quite a long time. Food is fixed on the table for two, there are candles which already melted and shortened. My jaw continued to clench as I stare at nothing.She didn’t come to me…I asked Johnson to prepare all these and while waiting, we’ve discussed some work I left because I was too agitated to come home. My excitement was all for nothing, huh?I guess Lila still love her husband after all. That lucky bastard! I knew it’s not a good thing that I let go of her earlier, that I let her come to her husband. I already have my hands on her and yet, I fucked up again!If only I didn’t let her go, she might’ve still be here.“No, Johnson. My guest is not coming.” Bitterness twirled on my tongue as I said the last words.I was born with a silver spoon placed on my mouth. Everything and anyone easily succumbed in my hands and ye
Chapter Twenty-Two“Why did you come here?” I asked. I’ve been bothered with that. I thought he won’t run after me, or he might be scared to. I escaped him, I might go to the police but I didn’t. Still, doesn’t he feared that possibilities?“The moment I came home and found you gone, I got scared. I don’t want to lose you, Lila. I love you that much.”“You cheated on me.” then I looked at him. “I found you doing some--.” I sighed, unable to continue the words.He looked down to his hands. I don’t know if he is just acting or what but he made a good show of looking ashamed like that.“I know I-”“Tell me, Taylor.” I shifted on my sit to face him properly. Taylor looked at me with the same expression he has on since I saw him today. “What are you? Are you gay?”He frantically shook his head. “N-No, no, I’m--”“Okay, let’s play this game.” I chuckled. “Question and answer, but I will be the only one asking.”Taylor slowly nodded so I started.“If you are not gay, are you bisexual?”He l
Chapter Twenty-OneI remembered what we had talked about at The Hill during our escapade and I know just what he was asking.I nodded. “Yes.”“Hm, then if you come to me tonight, may I take that as a hint that you are finally divorcing your shitty husband?”I cannot hide my laugh from how I found humor in his words. My decision was to talk to Taylor about divorce but now that Kyler said that, I want to surprise him.I will show up tonight unannounced and let him know about it.“Don’t go laughing at me, lady.” he scolded with a squinted eyes. I laughed more.His phone rang and he looked at it with knotted forehead.“Work?” I asked with a smile. I know he is a busy man, I also wonder how he find time for us despite his schedule. “You should go,”“I’ll walk you out.” he offered and I nodded my response.I have made up my mind. My marriage needed to end and I will talk about it with Taylor, then afterwards, I will go to Kyler.We walked out of the hospital and Kyler kept looking around. W
Chapter Twenty“You seems close with that doctor,” I said, chuckling, while we walk down the hallway of the hospital, heading out.“Yeah. He’s originally from New York and was an exclusive doctor to our family so I grew up with him around. He transferred here in Manhattan when Grandma died, together with his family.”Oh. I think I get it. From the way Kyler acted so close with Dr. Brown, I can only imagine how the doctor got attached with his late grandmother.“I see-”“Lila?”I looked at my back when I heard someone called my name.Shit.It was Grace. Taylor’s cousin and a doctor, too. She’s working here?! Fuck.“G-Grace!”“Oh, wow! I never thought you’d be here!” she come and hugged me. “T is right to find you in Manhattan, you’re really here!”I felt a cold shiver run down my spine. My husband was looking for me! And he is in Manhattan!“I need to call him!” she said, grabbing her phone.I can’t stop her. I think she haven’t heard about what happened between me and my husband.I wa
Chapter NineteenLila’ POVOh, my! I’m so full!“Did you like the food?” Kyler asked me as he wiped the side of his mouth, so elegantly, with the table napkin.“Yeah, you?”He smiled, “I liked you more,” I blushed but he chuckled. “Yes, this is one of the best Italian restaurant here in Manhattan.”“I’ve been gone for so long, this place is not here two years ago.” its true, I know most of the best places here in my hometown. This restaurant serves a great quality of food, this must be new.“Yeah. We just started a year ago.”“’We’? You own the place?”What. The. Hell.I know he is rich as fuck but I never experienced being with someone who is as wealthy as him.He chuckled. “You looked shocked.”I blushed. “I am. Thought you’re in the hotel industry.”He nodded and sipped on his drink. “I invested on other lines such as restaurant and telecommunications. This restaurant, however, is different. My friend was a chef and he asked for my help so he could start his own business. I’m just