"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 conservative when the person who led me to think that way was cheating on me and having sex with my close friend.What an asshole! "Martin, that jerk is acting like a nice guy by pretending to be conservative." I squeezed the spoon in my hand tightly, ignoring the gaze of Asher, who was watching me. "What if I did the same thing with them? I want to feel it, too." I turned my head to look at Asher. I didn't want to hold myself back from their betrayal. I wanted to vent. My breathing started to quicken. Something in my chest felt like it wanted to burst out; my jaw hardened, and my hands clenched into tight fists. Asher sighed softly as he looked at me with calm and shady eyes. "Don't act stupid. That's not like you at all." Asher got up from his seat and took over my empty tray, placing it on the table. "You're a good girl, Daphne." You're wrong, Asher!I looked at him sharply. Something inside me was burning, blazing, and seemed to be overflowing out. There was a strange urgency. "I'm not a child, Asher. I've grown up like you, and I'm not an innocent. I can do whatever I want." I pressed my words to him. Asher was wrong if he thought of me as someone innocent. All this time, I just held back and acted like what Martin wanted. I just adjusted myself to Martin's taste because Martin didn't want to date a girl who looked naughty and bold. Asher passed by, standing before me. He seemed to be chuckling. A laugh that offended me. "You're not yet an adult who can do whatever you want, Daphne." His calm and deep tone of voice was provoking. I felt insulted and ignited by his words. What did I need to prove to him to recognize that I was an adult? I pulled Asher's hand hard. Asher's reflexes that I realized we were about to fall held the back of my head. A few seconds later, I landed on the bed with Asher on top of me. Asher suddenly turned his gaze towards me, and after he was somewhat surprised, our eyes met. I don't know what happened to me, but right now, I felt my body was scorching. Maybe the effects of alcohol are still influential in my body. My eyes stared at him, unmoving, even though he looked at me with a confused and somewhat annoyed face. "Daphne, don't try to lure me..." Asher spoke quietly in the thin distance between us. I glanced at his hand, squeezing the sheet beside me. My body and his are only a few centimeters away, maybe about an inch. His chest and my chest don't meet and fall on each other because Asher uses his hands to hold his body from falling on me. But I could see his eyes were unfocused, and he glanced at my chest. In that distance, I could feel Asher's racing breath warmly wafting across my face. Then, his piercing eyes aroused my passion for him. I'm sure his gaze is making my estrogen rise so much that I'm having a hard time controlling myself right now. But what I know is that I want Asher right now. "So....are you hooked on me?" I hesitantly said it as I tilted my head and smiled seductively at him. I saw his strained face. As Asher was about to get up, I extended my hand to hold his body. Asher reacted with a twitching forehead and a deep gaze. "What are you afraid of Asher? I'm a grown woman, and you're a grown man. We can do whatever we want, right?" I was getting more and more interested in making him give in. "You'll regret it," Asher said, then immediately pulled my nape and kissed my lips. Asher finally gave in. My hand touched his nape as I stroked it gently while the other squeezed Asher's hair. Asher, on the other hand, kept busy kissing and licking my lips. Asher's lips were very soft. The scent of his smooth body made me even more unwilling to let go of his body. Slowly, I began to open my mouth, and Asher began to insert his tongue. Asher's breathing sounded so heavy in my ears. I felt on fire, trying to bring Asher's body closer so he couldn't move from my embrace. Just like Asher, I also didn't stop returning his kisses. Asher's warm, wet lips kept coming to me and sipping my lips repeatedly. Sometimes, he did it roughly while staring into my eyes. Asher looks so sexy!When his eyes looked at me, I couldn't look away. He paralysed my common sense. My heart seemed to stop and then beat violently. I can feel the scent of mint faintly from inside my mouth as I explore my tongue moving inside it. Then Asher did the same. His eyes continued to observe my eyes without looking away. I was starting to get claustrophobic. The oxygen in my lungs was running low. I was having trouble breathing, and Asher seemed to know it. Pulling himself up with a mesmerizing gaze, he moved away from my lips, giving me pause to breathe more freely. While Asher switched to sipping my neck like he was slowly sipping his favorite wine, I groaned softly. His eyes were back on me again, and this time, he pressed against me even more, my chest aching slightly from the pressure on his chest. Asher kissed me hotly again. I thought it would continue, but Asher suddenly stopped when he heard the phone's sound. Asher immediately got up and picked up the phone. "What's wrong?" His voice sounded rough, greeting the phone. Right at that moment, my common sense seemed to return slowly. I stared at Asher's back with my chest pounding. I was nervous and began to question where my previous courage had gone. Whereas a few minutes ago, I was so bold to provoke him, but right now, I only dared to look at his back in a huff. "Didn't I take care of everything yesterday?" I cringed when I heard her voice become heavier and sounded annoyed. What exactly was he talking about? It's probably about his work. Asher was a very busy man. He had so many things waiting for him. I stopped to think about what was keeping him busy. I was anxious and didn't know how to behave. I had been moving awkwardly, torn between getting up or staying down, but I decided afterward to sit on the bed because staying down in that place felt embarrassing. "Alright, I'll take a look," Asher said, making me quickly avert my eyes as he seemed to finish his phone call. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Asher adjusting his hair. As he did so, I remembered what I had done to his hair earlier. I squeezed the hair tightly while moaning softly under Asher's muscular body... I'm really in trouble. I looked down as Asher turned towards me. I wasn't ready to see him face to face right now. "I have to go back to the office. I have something to do." He told me. I glanced at him because I didn't want to look awkward and tried to act casual. I just nodded my head. "Yes, alright." I felt silly at my answer, which sounded strange and very awkward. Oh God, I feel like disappearing.Asher momentarily looked at me for a few moments. Of course, I looked the other way casually, trying to avoid his gaze. Not long after, Asher left there by closing my room. I ensured the door was completely closed, and then I quickly dropped my body back onto the bed. "You're crazy, Daphne!" I cursed myself in a stifled voice. My legs twitched, brutally kicking my blanket and sheets until they tugged. Then, exhausted, I fell silent, staring at the ceiling of my room. Then, my memory returns to the moment Asher kissed me. I touched my lips and could still feel what it felt like when Asher pressed them. "How could I do that with my own father's friend...?" I said weakly, sighing softly as I realized I was in for a big mistake."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
Since morning, there have been no significant problems. I was busy making reports and managed to finish them before lunchtime. Asher wasn't around either. He seemed to be busy with his work. We went to the office together and parted ways afterwards. After that, there was no news from Asher, and I didn't try to contact him either.I turned off my computer and straightened my hair and makeup. I stood up and looked around. Everyone had already left for lunch. I quickly made my way to the cafeteria. In the elevator, I bumped into Mary, Asher's assistant. We just glanced at each other without saying hello. I don't know. I felt that Mary looked sarcastically at me. But I didn't care about her."You've finally arrived, little bitch." Sherley's shrill voice greeted me. I rolled my eyes lazily. My best friend was so cynical, but she was so kind. I placed my butt on the chair across from Sherley."Today was very tiring. I was so busy that I almost skipped lunch," I said. I immediately ate mashe
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