I stood in front of the mirror, smiling as I fixed my hair and straightened my blouse. I couldn't believe I had an interview today.
Landing an interview this quickly was unexpected, especially given how tough the job market was. The company was new, a small newspaper company, but it was a start, and I was excited about the opportunity.
Taking a deep breath, I gave myself one last look in the mirror. Everything had to be perfect. This felt like a fresh start, a chance to rebuild my life and focus on something positive.
"Wish me luck, Lyra!" I called out as I grabbed my bag and headed towards the door. Lyra, who was still on the phone, waved absentmindedly. "Good luck," she murmured, not really paying attention.
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"Stella," he said, his voice dripping with smug satisfaction. "Well, well, well.""Y-you planned this?" I stuttered flabbergasted.Adrian's smirk grew. "Of course. Did you really think you could just walk away from me, Stella? You're mine."His words made my skin tingle foolishly with desire. I wanted him, even though I know I shouldn't. I knew this was wrong yet it excited me that he hadn't given up on pursuing me.Maybe it was the thrill of having a handsome billionaire bachelor stalk me like his prey, it was intoxicating. It was vile, yet I wanted more.I bit my lip as I felt a surge of defiance. "I'm here for a job, Adrian. Not for whatever twisted game you
I could feel his rage building, and it scared me. I tried to turn around, to face him, but his grip held me in place. "Adrian, please," I said, my voice cracking. "Don't do anything rash.""How dare he fucking kiss you." Adrian gritted.Adrian let go of me, his eyes filled with a murderous intent as he turned to rush out. Fear shot through me at the thought of what he might do.Without thinking, I grabbed his arm and pulled him back, crashing my lips against his in a desperate attempt to stop him.Adrian's hands gripped my waist, pulling me closer as his lips moved against mine with a hunger that left me breathless. I lost myself in the heat of the moment, forgetting everything else but the feel of his body against
His lips met mine in a searing kiss, all the pent-up emotions and longing pouring into it. His hands roamed my body, leaving trails of fire in their wake.I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer, deepening the kiss. The world outside ceased to exist as we lost ourselves in each other.Adrian's hands moved to my hips, guiding me to lie back on the desk. His lips trailed down my neck, eliciting a soft moan from me.The feeling of his body against mine was electrifying, every touch igniting a fire within me. His hands slid under my shirt, caressing my skin with a tenderness that contrasted sharply with the intensity of our kiss.I arched my back, pressing myself closer to him, craving the connection we sh
My heart raced as Adrian wheeled himself towards his home, and I walked beside him, trying to process the amount of emotions from the steamy moments we had just shared in his office.Seeing him in a wheelchair brought a mix of tenderness and determination—I was here to help him, despite the situation and dangers that lurked to harm him.I wasn't going to have it."You're quiet," Adrian's voice broke the silence between us, pulling me from my thoughts.I managed a soft smile, trying to gather my thoughts. "Just trying to process everything," I admitted quietly, my gaze shifting towards the front door.Adrian nodded in understanding, his expression thoughtf
I stood up in the corner of the dining room, still in shock. Gabriella was pregnant for Adrian. I watched as Adrian's parents, looking stunned at first, began to hug Gabriella warmly.Adrian sat quietly, his expression unreadable."I'm going to be a grandmother!" Adrian's mother cheered.Gabriella, savoring the moment, reached into her purse and produced an envelope. "I have the ultrasound here," she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "I was so stressed about Adrian's illness these past few months, I hadn't even noticed I'd missed my cycle."My chest started to hurt. I knew I had to leave before I started crying. I turned to go, but Gabriella, being the mean bitch she is, called out to me in a sweet mocking to
Third party povSebastian walked through the front door, his shoulders slumped from a long day at work. As he stepped into the living room, he froze, surprised to see his parents and Gabriella gathered there, all wearing broad smiles."Mom? Dad? What are you doing here?" Sebastian asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.His parents rushed toward him, enveloping him in a tight hug. Sebastian's eyes darted between them and Gabriella, who remained seated, a hesitant smile playing on her lips."What's going on?" Sebastian asked again, his voice laced with curiosity and a hint of concern.His father, Mark, pulled back from the hug, his face suddenly stern. "Instead o
5:30 AM. My alarm barely had time to buzz before I shut it off. I'd barely slept, but it didn't matter. I was running on pure adrenaline and pain.I made sure to book an uber also. The second thing I needed to do was get a quick shower. A quick shower and a brush of my teeth. I grabbed my toiletries and tiptoed to the bathroom, careful not to make any noise. The warm water helped clear my head a bit, but it couldn't wash away the pain.Back in my room, hair still damp, I grabbed my suitcase from under the bed and started throwing my things in. There wasn't much - just a few clothes, some books, and my freshly used toiletries. I didn't care if they were folded neatly or not. I just wanted out.As I packed, I kept replaying last night's conversation with Adrian in my head.
I jolted awake, my head pounding and eyes swollen from crying. The room was dark, and for a moment, I was disoriented.Fumbling for my phone, I squinted at the bright screen. 5:30 PM? I'd slept the whole day away."Lyra?" I called out, my voice hoarse. No answer.Panic started to set in. I dialed Lyra's number for what felt like the hundredth time. Straight to voicemail. Again."This isn't like you, Lyra," I muttered, pacing our small living room. "Where are you?"My mind raced through possibilities. Maybe she was with that mystery guy? But she always let me know if she was staying out. What if something had happened at the club? What if she was hurt?