"Ah, it hurts so much...." I woke up holding my throbbing, spinning head.
Where was I?
I turned and looked at the place, realizing I was in my room. Of course, I was in my room right now, looking at the decorations, and everything that I recognized from the room was mine.With difficulty, I tried to sit up, but the pain in my head was increasing, and then I felt something drooping warmly against my stomach. I looked up and found a man's hand. I turned my head to the side and looked at a man sleeping beside me. My heartbeat seemed to stop beating when I felt my back was cold.
The man was Asher, sleeping next to me, making my eyes almost jump out. What is he doing here?
Could it be...I closed my mouth and was about to scream, then spontaneously pulled back the blanket and looked at my clothes.
"What happened?" My eyes opened wide, staring at my clothes that were different from the ones I was wearing before, and I clearly remembered that I was wearing a satin slip dress dressed up to surprise that jerk Martin.
But right now, what I see clinging to my body is my nightgown. It's my clothes, but I don't remember changing it. I checked my underwear, just in case, and everything was still on, but that didn't relieve me.
I tried to remember something, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't remember anything. My head hurt more, and I groaned softly while pulling my hair, trying to get rid of the throbbing.
Asher groaned. I turned to him, who tried to open his eyes and looked at me. "What are you doing here...?" His voice sounded heavy and hoarse but so sexy it was beautiful to my ears.
I closed my eyes, trying to push the thought out of my mind, then looked at him silently with a slightly puckered face demanding an explanation because honestly, I didn't remember anything. I pulled the blanket up over my body.
It's all because I was drunk last night, damn that kind of habit. I shouldn't have used that method to deal with my emotional problems. This was my first time drinking, and I couldn't control my mind.
Asher looked at me flatly and seemed annoyed that he felt accused. "I didn't do anything," he said. He adjusted his slightly messy hair before me, making me notice him.
I straightened my gaze, my eyebrows twitching slightly at him. Was she trying to tease me with that kind of trick to charm me?
Though I admit, he looks pretty hot.Even if it's Asher who can get pleasure quickly with several women, I still can't believe that he didn't do anything or even think strangely while I was unconscious.
I gave him an exasperated look. What am I, stupid? I need more explanation. "Then who replaced my clothes?" I yelled at him because right now, I was so tormented by the pain in my head and this confusion.
"Of course, it was me. Who else do you think it was?" She frowned as she shook her head lightly. "There's only you and me here, so I did it."
There was no one home.
My father was out of town working, and it was just me and my mother. She passed away a long time ago, so it was just my dad and me, but now Asher would stay at the house because my father asked him to live in this house due to his frequent travels outside the city and country.I squeezed the blanket in my hand tightly, and I couldn't accept that he was looking at my body. Moreover, he did it when I was unconscious, so I couldn't resist or even remember.
I swallowed, looking at him with mixed feelings of confusion. Asher watched me. He exhaled his breath. "I didn't do anything to you, Daphne." he looked at me and spoke quietly. "Your clothes were wet because you spilled beer. I couldn't possibly let you sleep in them. So I changed them for you so you don't get sick."
From his tone of voice and gaze, I could tell he meant it. I was relieved. But on the other hand, I felt offended and began to wonder why Asher could not do anything to me. Is it possible that when he sees my body, he laughs and finds me unattractive?
Asher probably didn't do anything because he preferred the women who reacted to him.
Asher is often seen with women and acts like a mature man who doesn't hesitate with his body language. But I felt a little disappointed. Why was I disappointed when he said that he didn't touch me?
"Then how come you can sleep in my room?" I intended to make him continue explaining.
Asher looked at me silently for a moment. His eyes were flat and slightly irritated. "You don't remember?
" Asher's eyebrows rose as he spoke. "You were the one holding me up, holding my waist as I carried you and laid you on the bed."I shifted my eyes forward, avoiding his gaze. How could I remember? I was so drunk. It's the first time I've had a drink and experienced what a blackout is like.
Then suddenly, something flashed in my head, a memory of me hugging Asher. My face felt hot. In that memory, I could feel what Asher's muscles felt like in my arms. I blinked, trying to regain consciousness with my warped mind.
"You can leave immediately by letting me go."
Yes, that makes sense. I leaned towards him boldly, the warmth on my cheeks disappearing. I'm sure my face is no longer flushed. "There's no way a body this big can't break free from my body, which is only half yours."Asher snorted. He looked at me with a sharp edge to his eyes. Maybe he was also tired of hearing my questions, but I wanted to know what happened exactly.
"Oh, alright." I looked at him with a gesture for him to stop. I was sure that Asher would say something embarrassing to me if he continued.
I don't want to open up my dark past, and it's better if I end the matter immediately and stop asking Asher. That way, my memory will be safe.
I held my stomach. Suddenly, something inside my stomach seemed to be stirring. Spontaneously, I bent down to endure the pain.
Asher approached, I could feel his breath on my forehead. "Daphne, are you okay?"
I shook my head. "My stomach... it feels like it's being squeezed and stirred simultaneously. Asher, what happened?" I turned to him and asked.
He looked at me without worry. "It's the effect of the drinking you did last night." He got up from the bed, and I looked at him.
It was only when he got up that I realized that his white shirt was open and exposed his chest and abs, which looked very tempting. As I watched him, the pain in my stomach was ignored, and then the urge arose in me to touch his chest and feel his warm body; I wanted to be able to hug Asher's body again.
"Wait here, I'll make something for you," Asher said, getting up and making my mind wander.
Daphne, you're crazy!
I dropped my body back onto the bed and twitched, kicking the air. "You're crazy, completely insane," I spoke softly.What was I thinking?
As I imagined things with Asher, I wanted that man's body. "Oh, wake up, Daphne, he's Asher." I buried my face, which was heating up from dirty thoughts, into the pillowBut I couldn't stop imagining Asher's body. I wonder what that body would look like if he were standing without clothes in front of him. I want to embrace his broad shoulders. Could my hands be enough to embrace his shoulders tightly? I'm sure his back is no less beautiful. My hands seem to be able to remember what his back muscles look like because last night, I slept by hugging him.
Are his tight abdominal muscles also on his thighs? I'm sure her ass would also feel stiff and muscular, then what about what's in the middle of her legs? What would it be like if he and I did it?
I stopped imagining. The image made me remember Martin and Caroline, and I squeezed my hands tightly, my mouth closed tightly, and then my gaze sharpened. "If they can do it, then so can I."
I shifted my gaze quickly as Asher reappeared with a tray carrying a bowl and a water-filled glass. "Does it hurt that much?" He asked me about my condition.
At the sight of him, my mind came back to my senses. I looked at Asher with a weak gaze. Daphne, realize that he's your father's friend, what you're thinking is very dangerous....
"You can cook well, Asher." I glanced at him while eating the cream soup he made.Asher looked at me. "It's good that what I cook can put you in a better mood," Asher said, sitting in front of me. He watched my face, and then his hand rubbed the bottom of my lips.When I saw his hand, I knew he was sweeping the soup with his finger. For a moment, I felt embarrassed, and then a few seconds later, my heart raced. I looked at him silently. He had just put his finger into his mouth, tasting the creamy marks that stuck under my lips casually.I snorted softly. Yes, my mood had improved so that I could remember things very clearly. Of course, I'm talking about the memory of I got drunk when I came to Martin's apartment."Yes, so good that I can remember their betrayal of me," I replied to his words casually.While I was maintaining my loyalty, two important people who I thought would never betray me were doing disgusting things behind my back.I began to wonder why I had to be so conservati
"I don't feel like coming to work today." I let out a small whimper in front of the wardrobe and took out the work clothes I would wear today.I was still in a bad mood from the heartbreak, so I wasn't sure I could focus on my work without being distracted. But I didn't want to be judged as unprofessional because, after all, the work in the office was my responsibility. I had to go to work anyway.After I moved around lazily, I finished putting on my clothes. I brushed my hair and curled the bottom part, then put on the makeup I usually don't wear because Martin said he prefers my plain face. He doesn't like to see me dressed up like most women.I got up from the chair in front of my dressing table and opened my shoe cabinet. I looked at a pair of shiny colored shoes. I liked those shoes. But because Martin didn't like styles that attracted too much attention from people, I could only keep them in the closet even though I had bought them. My heart ached every time I opened the shoe c
Today was very tiring!I breathed a sigh of relief as I stepped out of the company I worked for. It was like holding the flag of freedom that had been imprisoned. Where to go now? I have nowhere to go.A glimpse of memories emerged. Usually, at times like this, I would be so excited to go home and see Martin. But now that damn man is... I didn't want to think about him anymore. I finally chose something fun that a single person usually does. Having fun. Looks like I should start by shopping for something.I walked through the shopping district to a mall usually visited by upper-class people. With my current clothes, of course, I won't get kicked out. The blazer I wear is as expensive as the car parked in my garage. Too bad the blazer I'm wearing is an old model. I haven't gone shopping in a long time because I've always spent all my money on Martin's and my needs. Damn! The thought of that unfaithful man should go away right now. Who the hell is he? How dare he take over my mind. From
"I'm fine, Asher!"I raised my voice to reassure Asher. Honestly, I felt so embarrassed when those perverted and crazy thoughts popped into my head at the sight of something bulging in Asher's pants. Asher narrowed his eyes. Can't believe what I'm saying."I'd better eat now before this food gets cold." I immediately changed the subject. Asher nodded. But he didn't leave. Asher got up, opened the fridge, and got a cold bottle of beer for me."Thank you," I said sincerely. I felt comfortable with all the attention Asher was giving me."No problem. You should drink after eating, Daphne." Asher smiled again. Oh god, it felt like I couldn't swallow the food in my mouth at the sight of Asher's intoxicating smile. Asher looked like a perfect god tonight. He cooked for me, got my drink, and waited for me to eat. Now he's smiling at me with his handsome face shining even more under the dim light of the kitchen lamp.I try not to look at Asher's face and focus on the food on my plate. Don't lo
My body fell to the cold marble floor, and I didn't feel any pain at all because Asher's hand was holding my back. Asher was pressed against my body. We have no distance at all. My chest was in contact with his chest. I moaned for a while. Asher moved his hands and brought my body into his embrace.I quickly pushed Asher's heavy body away from mine. Surprisingly, he didn't move at all. Is Asher dead? Why wasn't he moving at all? Thousands of questions popped into my head. But there was no way Asher was dead. Did he faint? That's impossible. Don't let Asher deliberately take advantage of a situation like this. I won't let him take advantage."Asher! I can't breathe!" I exclaimed. Asher was breathing hard. He then raised his head. His voice was hoarse and flat. "Daphne, this is so hard. You're making me unable to hold it anymore.""So hurry up and get up! Do you want me to die? Your body is so heavy, Asher!" I groaned. Asher didn't move. But he pressed his body more and more against mi
The sunlight woke me up. I opened my eyes with some reluctance. It felt like I still wanted to continue sleeping peacefully, and as I moved my powerless body, I felt pain in several parts.My lower abdomen was sore from being pressed down by Asher's big, long cock last night. All the limbs in my body also hurt a lot. Asher didn't give me a chance to rest. After he finished and we had a hot kiss, Asher picked me up and carried me to his room. He threw my body on his bed roughly and wanted to continue the second session. We made love so hot that I went limp and fell fast asleep. I think I passed out all night from being rendered helpless.I tried to get out of bed and surveyed my surroundings. Asher's room was spacious and clean, with little furniture. He seemed to be a practical man and only had the bare essentials.My entire body wasn't covered in anything. I was completely naked. I turned my head to the side and saw Asher still fast asleep with his breathing going up and down.After
"We have something to talk about," Asher said while looking at me sharply. I felt that Asher's gaze was leering at me. I bit my lip because I felt nervous. I thought Asher was going to talk about last night and..."W-what? Didn't we agree to forget about it?" I tried to remind Asher. Asher frowned. His face looked confused. A second later, his expression changed. A crooked smile spread across his face."You can't forget our hot night until now." Asher put down the document he was holding. I felt my heartbeat start to race. Again, I held my breath because I was embarrassed. My face must be very red."Your face is very red. You must be feeling embarrassed. Am I right?""No."Asher nodded with a chuckle. "Alright. I guessed wrong. But your face is as red as a boiled crab.""Stop teasing me and say what you want now because I don't have time to listen to your nonsense. I'm busy."I tried to be professional. But, whenever I tried to be a serious, assertive woman, I was always rude to him.
Asher's POVThe aroma of delicious grilled meat mixed with cheese and half-cooked eggs made me feel like drooling. Mr McCormack added a lot of tomato sauce that was slightly spicy because it was mixed with pepper and ginger. He said the sauce was his family's hereditary recipe."Two special burgers for Mr. Asher and his girlfriend are ready. Please enjoy ...." Mr. McCormack acted like a waiter in a restaurant. He bowed and placed two burgers on the table in front of me. I immediately took my large speciality burger. Daphne couldn't contain herself at the sight of the big, tender meat and melted cheese on top of a pile of vegetables and half-cooked eggs.I immediately took a big bite of the burger. Daphne followed suit. A few seconds later, Daphne's eyes closed. "This is amazing, Asher. This is seriously the best burger I've ever had. It is a burger." Daphne emphasised every sentence in her praise. I waved at Mr McCormack and exclaimed, "she said your burger was the best!"Mr. McCorma
Daphne's POV"Good morning, Mommy!"My mornings were never as peaceful as before. Every time I opened my eyes, two smiling faces welcomed the morning with me.Asher put Cecilio on the bed. My sweet baby walked quickly to me. He smacked my face in greeting. I kissed his cheek affectionately. Asher put on his suit this morning. He was leaving for another business trip."You'll be long?" I haven't been happy about Asher leaving on his business trip lately. I don't know. I felt jealous that Asher's attention wasn't focused entirely on our little family. I even removed myself from my father's legacy company and had my confidant take care of it even though I monitored his business movements. But I'm not fully there anymore because I want to dedicate my life to caring for our precious Cecilio.Asher just shrugged. He kissed me and kissed Cecilio some more. I smiled to see that my husband was really a good father. I smoothed my hair for a while and took Cecilio from his arms. I walked Asher a
Daphne's POV"I'm not pregnant. No way."I turned around and tried to deny it. Asher narrowed his eyes, coming closer. I took three steps away from him. My emotions were in turmoil. I didn't even dare to touch my own stomach. This feels... like a dream. I was going to be a mother.In a few seconds, the image of my mother appeared in my mind, like a meteor that suddenly passed by in the summer sky and then disappeared instantly. I could feel again how tender and warm my mother's love was. Being a mother is a form of great responsibility full of complex problems and a lot of love.I can't believe I'm about to experience it, too."Honey?" Asher called out to me. I turned my head towards my handsome husband. Asher looked stiff now, and he said carefully."Are you... are you child-free?"This strange feeling seemed like rejection and denial to Asher. He could only judge the outside. But me, this child is inside me, and she will grow. It's like climbing the top tower of happiness to get a c
Daphne's POVWe're in Hawaii this week. Asher had honeymoon plans beyond my expectations. Every week, we changed places. The first week, Asher took me to the Maldives. We spent the whole week swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing, making hot love on the beach and letting our naked bodies burn in the sun. Then, it was all over again at night, making love under the stars."I want more kids from you, baby," Asher told me before he moaned on top of me and dropped his body. I smiled satisfactorily at Asher's sweaty face, and he always kissed me afterwards."I meant what I said, baby." Asher reiterated his desire for me. He took my casual attitude as insincerity."I'm also serious about giving you whatever you want, My sugar daddy." My hand mischievously played with his nipple. Asher let out a long sigh, and he stiffened again."Nasty girl. You're naughty, sweetheart.""Yes, Daddy?""You must get punished." Asher narrowed his eyes. He pretended to be angry and threatening. I love this game. I l
Daphne's PoVMy body feels so light, like cotton. It's probably due to the effects of fatigue after making hot love with Asher last night. I felt relieved after pulling back the blanket with my eyes closed. There wasn't a single thread weighing down this body. As I opened my eyes slowly and received the sunlight into my eyepiece, Asher's face appeared with his seductive smile above me."Good morning, wife." Asher stole a quick kiss. I rubbed my eyes and blinked repeatedly. I know this isn't a dream, but it all feels too good to be true. A pleasantly arranged room and a handsome husband who... wait! Why is Asher so neat this morning? He even took a shower. There were traces of water in his hair."We just had a party, and you're going to work?" I felt my mood fall apart instantly.Asher laughed. "Who wants to work on such a beautiful day? Honey, did you forget that I'm the boss?" Asher came closer and held my chin to turn my face to his. I refused and looked the other way."Who else, if
Daphne's PoVAsher carried me to the bridal room that had been decorated in such a way. Both of us were even more surprised to see that the room's lights were red. There was a candle burning in the corner of the room, and red lingerie and a whip were provided.Asher laid me down slowly. He kissed me fiercely and roughly. There was nothing I could do but surrender to all his kisses. Asher lowered my clothes slowly."Do you want to wear that?" he asked while looking at the red lingerie lit up like the lingerie of a prostitute who became a pole dancer at the same time."Sure. But you have to put it on for me." I moved wildly and mischievously. Asher followed my game. She became the villain, preparing to capture and strip me. I walked away from him with my clothes half undone and looked at him as if I was terrified."Come here, My Baby girl." Asher walked away, grunting harshly. I felt that the more naughty he looked, the sexier he became. The game became more challenging as I managed to
Asher's PoVI'm at the office of the city's top lawyer. Daphne and I were taking care of the prenuptial agreement. All property before marriage belongs to each of them, and property after marriage will be jointly owned."Are you sure about your decision? The assets after marriage that are joint will cause you to lose the assets that you have acquired, let alone any losses. I suggest that the assets be separated." The lawyer gave me and Daphne some advice. Daphne and I had some time to negotiate. We finally agreed that the assets would be separated. Daphne said that she and I just needed the loyalty to support each other. In the future, if I suffered a loss or my company collapsed, Daphne's company would not be affected.We updated our wishes about the prenuptial agreement and discussed it as thoroughly as possible. Daphne and I continued to negotiate until we got what we wanted very carefully.After discussing the pre-nuptial agreement, Daphne and I went for a dress fitting. Daphne wa
Daphne's POVDad apologized to Asher because he couldn't control his temper and beat Asher up. I didn't see that Asher's temples were swollen from the punches my father had thrown. I thought Asher looked down because he was afraid of my father's anger. It turned out that he did it because he didn't want any misunderstanding between me and my father.Of course, my emotions exploded many times over. Who can stand to see their partner battered? I immediately accused my father of being the culprit, and he immediately apologized to Asher."I'm sorry. I'm sorry," Dad said to Asher."No problem," Asher replied.It was easy for Asher to forgive my father for making his face battered. Maybe Asher could accept it, but not me. I can't forgive you if you did this because you think you have power over Asher, and you can do whatever you want. But he denied all my accusations and said he did this purely because he was worried about my situation."You should have thought about the consequences of you
Daphne's PoVI was discharged after the knife wound from the robbery was just a scratch. Asher looked awkwardly at the doctor, who promised to keep what he saw a secret. But we were both embarrassed already.Asher went back to work. He forbade me from going out and traveling without a bodyguard. I objected. But this time, Asher didn't want to be contradicted. He said that his decision was inviolable. I gave in on the condition that all the bodyguards had to look sketchy while guarding me. Asher agreed and told them all to carry weapons. Again, I felt uncomfortable being rich and thought how easy it would be to be ordinary. Of course, my wish was severely criticized by Sherley, who called me an ungrateful person."If I were you, I'd have my bodyguards walk behind me and follow me wherever I go," he said with annoyance every time he had to listen to my outbursts that he always considered unreasonable."I'm not kidding, Sherley. This was all very annoying. I feel like there's CCTV everyw
Daphne's PoVThis is the first time I've seen Asher this panicked. I've never seen him this scared before. I love him a lot, but I didn't know that Asher was this weak when he lost the person he loved. Asher shamelessly cried over me in front of many people. Destroying his image of a manly man who was handsome, rich, and powerful.Asher didn't want to leave me, and when I told him to go home to get a change of clothes and buy some food, he refused. Asher sent someone to bring everything for both of us. He said that this hospital belonged to his future business partner. I asked who Asher referred to, and he promised to introduce me to Jamie and Josh.The room I was staying in was not like a typical hospital room that smelled of medicine and was full of white, bright lights that nauseated my eyesight. This room had automatic dimmable lighting. There was a fridge, a cupboard, a television, and a big sofa. The bed I was on wasn't a single-person bed either. It's more like a hotel room tha