#Chapter 136 EvelynWe fucked. Without any doubt, it was the best sex of my life. No man has ever penetrated me like that. So raw and primal that I can still feel him inside of me. I pee and then wash my hands.In the mirror I see my disheveled appearance. Hair messy and tousy from the way his fingers held me, lips swollen and red from being sucked and kissed and collarbone and neck marked with hickeys. I'm the walking definition of someone who's been thoroughly fucked. I knew Warren likes it rough but I had no idea that he would be this feral. I can barely recall him being soft and gentle with me. However, I felt safe with him and I knew he wouldn't hurt me in any way or push me so far that I wouldn't be able to take it. Like a magician he knew all the right places to make me come and go weak. My body is still imagining his touch and the way he kissed me. Blood rushes to my cheeks and the images from tonight flash across my mind on loop and a pulse thro
#Chapter 137 EvelynThe noise of the shower wakes me up. Blinking my eyes I adjust to the sunshine pouring in through the giant windows. A spectacular view of the blue sky and the array of buildings mapping the land awaits me.Holding the gray comforter to my chest I assess the room in daylight. Everything from the ceiling to the floor screams money. Abstract paintings, an exquisite chandelier, and rich leather furniture adorn the room. The bed is king-size with a mattress that feels so comfortable sleeping on. I've been on a fair share of beds but nothing feels like it. Even the pillows are soft with a cover that makes me want to nuzzle in it. Footsteps reverberate in the distance just as the sound of the shower dissolves. Warren steps out with a black towel wrapped around his waist. Sunlight reflects off the film of water droplets lingering on his skin, making me squeeze my legs hard. I'm sore from last night but I want him again. "You're awake." Maybe i
#Chapter 138 EvelynAfter a beat Warren asks in a gruff thick voice. "What the fuck is going on?""Nothing. I have to go to work." I fold my arms over my chest to hide my fidgeting hands."Bullshit." Warren steps closer to me and my heart pounds in my chest."It's not.""Then why aren't you looking at me?" "I am." I enunciate in frustration."You're looking at my fucking chest. Look into my eyes."The stupid crazy asshole knows I can't do that. I can't lie to someone while looking into their eyes. It's a telltale he picked up as my best friend ten years ago."I will not," I say adamantly. A finger lifts my chin and our determined gazes align. A bubble of tension grows between us sucking us right into it like a vacuum. "What's wrong?" I feel the tip of his thumb caressing me."Nothing's wrong. I'm fine. Everything's fine." A lump the size of ball wedges in my throat and makes it so impossible to breathe.Warren scoffs in disbelief. "Something ch
#Chapter 139 EvelynThe girls come in later in the afternoon and I'm thrilled to have them over. Leah who's ten is a blonde with thick long curls that frame her chubby face. With a red pair of glasses set on her nose, she's a quiet nerd as she flips through the pages of her storybook.Lina is seven-that was the first thing she told me-and is a frantic wild kid. From hopping whenever she walks to not sitting still she's the epitome of the child most people find annoying. However she's anything but that. With strawberry hair tied in a ponytail, a colorful necklace around her neck, and wrists filled with a bunch of bracelets, she's a rambler and I love listening to her stories.Lastly comes Luna, a five-year old who's shy and reserved as she sits on the edge of the couch and watches her sister feed me stories. Like Leah she's a blonde but her hair is more silky and straight as it falls on her back. Just like her two sisters she's wearing jeans and a thick sweater that's blue
#Chapter 140 WarrenMy heart is breaking inside my chest. But not because of the news but because of what Evelyn must feel. The woman has loved children since she was a teenager. From stopping between our meals to greet a baby to holding one even if they'd be crying. I've always known Evelyn would be a great mother. I've seen her maternal instincts since we were seventeen. My eyes glue to her tears that keep falling. She brushes each of them away but a new wave follows through. "I can't be a mother."Approaching her slowly I take her by her waist and press her into my chest. Holding the back of her head I press a kiss to her head. "I need you to stop crying. I can't handle your tears."Sniffling in my embrace she cleans her face and peek up at me. "I'm fine." "I know." I look into her fresh blue eyes. "We'll see when the time comes. When you're ready to do that with me.""One of my fallopian tubes is blocked. And getting pregnant with the other has a very
#Chapter 141 WarrenSitting at the table with Michael glaring at me is not how I imagined the evening to go."What are you doing here at eight PM?" The asshole deliberately keeps his voice low as Evelyn cooks dinner in the kitchen."Plans that don't involve you." A sick grin rolls on his face. "It sucks being cockblocked."Bullseye. "You'd know better since you're walking with blue balls these days."Apparently Tinsely had kicked him in the crotch when he went to apologize to her after verbally hurting her. Folding his arms over his chest he relaxes back in the chair. "Touché Archer."To hide my smirk I drink some wine. Feeling oddly pleased with my comeback."I hope you guys are bonding." Evelyn comes carrying the pan of lasagna with her white-strawberry mittens. "Never heard of that before." Michael takes a fork and aims to dive it into the freshly hot dish when Evelyn slaps his hand and snatches the utensil."No touching the food until every
#Chapter 142 WarrenConnor and Yasmine leave as they have to visit her mom. Ivan and Declan follow afterwards, leaving Tinsely, Evelyn, Michael and I behind.The thunder strikes outside and soon a heavy downpour takes over the silence in the room. Michael and I sit in the living room while Evelyn and Tinsely wash the dishes. "You better take care of my sister, Archer. She's been through enough already. Don't break her heart again." Michael quietly says those words but they echo in my ears."I won't." I assure him but it does nothing to his hard expressions."Or else I'll destroy you. You're not the only one who's got money."I've seen his stuff around Evelyn's apartment. The guy is loaded."But I'm definitely one who's got more than you." That earns me a sharp glare."Dickhead." He mutters and picks up his phone, a clear sign that he's done talking to me.Pulling out my phone I check some emails until Evelyn takes a seat beside me and kisses my cheek
#Chapter 143 Evelyn"Where are you taking me?" I ask as I watch the streets, searching for some clue."It's a surprise." Warren smiles a little. "You could give me a little hint." I say."No." Making a left turn using one hand he takes my hand with the other and pulls it over his lap. His fingers fill the gaps between mine and he holds onto me tightly. Good. Because I don't want him to ever let go."You're such a tease." I huff, sinking back into the seat."That wasn't what you were saying last night darling."Heat pools in the pit of my stomach as the memories play in my head."You're right. I was busy giving you a blowjob." Chuckling softly he spares me a glance. "It was a great blowjob though some improvement is needed.""Yeah sure. Tell that to your dick that was hard just from me touching it.""Trust me. It was hard the moment you kissed me." Warren stops the car and gives me his attention.Shaking my head with a smile I look out and find th
#Chapter 153 EvelynWarren puts me on the bed and hovers over me the next second. His nose grazes my jawline and his hands move up and down my waist.I press my legs together feeling the heat in my belly grow."How do you want me to fuck you tonight?"My breathing slows down as he peppers my skin with wet kisses that have my toes curling."Like you always do." I whisper as his hand slips under my warmer and runs over my stomach."Get rid of all these clothes." He grumbles and pulls back.In a haste I remove my warmer and then work on my jeans and shoes. Warren is busy getting rid of his suit. Once we're both in our undergarments we stop and stare at each other.We've had sex so many times yet tonight something is different. It feels like we're finally free from the shackles of the past-at least I am.I feel free. There isn't constant sadness and despair weighing on my chest anymore. I forgave Warren for everything but in reality it feels like I'
#Chapter 152 WarrenI've hurt her. I can see that. But I can't take my words back. The dark and malicious side of my brain is feeding me these lines. Telling me that whatever we had was just because she wanted to use me. Maybe she did."Wow. You're unbelievable." Evelyn says and puts away her wine-filled glass on the table.Getting up she hurries to leave but I catch her wrist and pull to me. My arm wraps around her and I press her body against mine. My senses go hazy and my heart starts racing at the feel of her body. "That was a shitty thing to say." I admit.Tears fill her eyes and she nods. "It was."I wipe away the tear that falls down her cheek and then caress her face with my thumb. It hasn't been so long but I miss her so damn much.Now that she's standing in front of me all I want to do is touch her, kiss her and love her. I want to hold her so tightly that she can never go away from me. "Tell me why you're here? The naked truth this time.
#Chapter 151 WarrenSitting in the boardroom I flip through the notes for my speech. I don't have a lot to say but I have a few things I want to touch upon before the holidays.It's the last day of work today. And everyone will go home after this meeting.All the important members are seated as everyone waits for Rowan.Just as the clock hits ten AM Rowan walks in and takes the seat at the head of the table. "You may begin." He says to Janice who starts the presentation she and I worked on for the past week.As she rambles on I catch a few glances at Rowan to track his thoughts but he's a blank book. Like a laser his eyes study Janice and the slides in grave concentration. When Janice finishes we review the blueprints that need a final say from him. But before that I have to give my thoughts as the CEO of the company that will bring this vision to life.Taking the pager I stand in front and pull up my presentation. I open my mouth to speak when a string of n
#Chapter 150 WarrenI hate New York.I've been here for two weeks and I can't fathom how people live here. It's so fucking cold. And the snow keeps on accumulating each day. The famous city is buzzing with Christmas energy. Colorful lights are wrapped around shops, Christmas drinks are a full-show and wreaths and impressively decorative Christmas trees are everywhere. There's so much joy and laughter in the air that I'm sick of it.It's not that I hate Christmas because I don't. For the past years I've gotten used to celebrating this day on my own, and sometimes with Connor. His family invites me over and I attend the exquisite dinner his mom cooks. Gifts are exchanged. It's nice, but not homey. When I return home it's me and my empty penthouse and that kills the spirit. In New York even Connor isn't here and it's boring and depressing.Since I've arrived I've been working a lot. I only go to sleep when my eyes begin to water and exhaustion takes over me.
#Chapter 149 Evelyn"All the flights are booked. I can't go to New York." Ivan and Yasmine mutter curses at the situation."God. It's like I'm not meant to go there." I complain, hating how everything seems to be stopping me. I opened the website to book a flight and it kept crashing. I spent all day trying to get it to work but it wouldn't work. And the next day when everything was back in order the prices were so high my eyes almost bulged out in shock. With a heavy heart I booked a seat but the page kept having issues. By evening all the empty seats were gone and I couldn't find a single seat."Don't blame the universe." Ivan says in a stern tone."Yeah sure. It seems to help me quite a lot. It's snowing so much I can't even go to the airport to buy a ticket myself." I say in an aggravated tone. "We'll figure it out Evelyn." Yasmine assures me."I don't know. Everything is closed. An airplane is my only chance." I say in a gloomy tone."You shouldn't
#Chapter 148 EvelynTwo weeks have gone since Warren and I broke up. But it feels like I'm still stuck in that night when he was inside me and told me how much he loves me. I was always a bit in doubt about his real feelings toward me, but that night cleared everything for me. Warren loves me and has loved me since high school. My heart explodes in joy but sorrow filters in the next second. The past weeks have been nothing but dry and boring for me. Nothing interests me.Jessica and I have been splitting work due to the flow of orders. Apparently, Noah and his sister raved about my company at the wedding and now more people have approached me. It's surreal and I feel happy. But that also means there's a lot of work which I'm appreciating. I've become a workaholic. From making designs till late at night to holding long meetings. I keep myself as busy as I can but the ache in my chest refuses to disappear.No amount of work or long drives helps me take my mind
#Chapter 147 Warren"Do you still have the New York project?" Rowan looks up at me with calculating eyes as he sees me coming into his office. "Yes.""Bring it over for the signature." I unbutton my jacket and sit in the chair across from his desk. Eerie silence fills the room as Rowan stares at me. "You want it or not?" I ask in a gritted tone annoyed that he's wasting my damn time."You broke up with Evelyn." He says astutely and makes me grind my molars."It's none of your fucking business., but what is your business is that New York project."Rowan leans over the desk and criss-crosses his fingers. "Watch that tone with me, Archer."Clenching my jaw I look away from his annoying face and stare at the sunset that adorns the evening sky. Fuck the sunsets. I don't like them anymore.Okay that's a lie. "You wanted me to sign the project for months. Now I'm here.""You're a little too late for my patience. But since you're the best I'll set my p
#Chapter 146 EvelynOn my way I buy two bottles of cheap wine and arrive at Yasmine's place. She lives with her mom outside the city in a nice big house with a picket fence. Her house looks dreamy and feels like home. I texted Ivan to come. By the time I pull up at her house it's two in the morning, and I'm emotionally tired and physically numb. Yet still I can hear my heart aching in excruciating pain.The lights are on as I make my way to the door. Before I can knock, it opens, and my two best friends look at me and pull me in a hug. I let the tears stream down my face. Miles goes frantic beside me and I try to calm him down, but he's not having it. Sitting on the couch in the living room I pull him on my lap and rub his fur in long slow strokes."Where's your mom?" I ask Yasmine."She's with Aunt Riley for the weekend." I nod and put the bottle on the table.Ivan and Yasmine sit across from me and pour wine into the glasses."So I guess this i
#Chapter 145 EvelynI swear my lungs stop working, my heart stops beating and my mind goes blank. For a nanosecond my world stops spinning and I do nothing but lie and stare at him.My heart breaks inside my chest and tears cloud my vision."I've loved you for ten years. It's you. It'll always be you. It doesn't matter if another decade goes by, for me it'll always only be you." He says.Tears escape my eyes and reach my ears. The orgasm I was experiencing vanishes."Stop. I can't." I fight my wrists in his hold and he lets go of me and pulls out of me. Quickly I sit up and cover myself with his sheets as he slips on a pair of boxers. Picking up his shirt he hands it to me but I don't take it."We need to talk." There's a finality to his tone. Taking the shirt I wear it and then wipe away my tears. Warren sits at the foot of the bed and looks at me. "What's the matter?"I laugh hard. "The matter is love can't erase the past between us."Warre