The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room as I groggily reached for my buzzing phone on the nightstand. Cecil's name flashed on the screen, and I answered after yawning and wiping the drool off my chin.“Ana, it's Cecil,” Her voice crackled through the line. “Just wanted to let you know that the people have started bringing in the equipment for the store. Elizabeth and Jennie are already here, ready to get things set up.”I pulled the phone away from my ear to check the time.7:56I placed the phone back on my ear.“Thanks for the heads up, Cecil. I'll be there shortly.” My voice was groggy and she must have known because she asked me to take a quick bath and be there.After hanging up, I dragged myself out of bed, feeling the weight of exhaustion settling over me like a heavy blanket. The events of the previous night had left me drained both physically and emotionally, but there was no time to dwell on it now.In the bathroom, I stared at
I woke up at home the next morning feeling surprisingly refreshed. Damon wasn't home, which was a relief. I had breakfast and took my time enjoying it, savoring each bite as I planned out my day.After breakfast, I decided to spend the morning ordering a few more things to add some final touches to my bedroom. I browsed through different online stores, scrolling through pages of curtains, throw pillows, and rugs, searching for the perfect pieces to complete the cozy atmosphere I had in my head.After much deliberation, I finally settled on a set of curtains in a soft, neutral color, a selection of throw pillows in coordinating patterns, and a plush rug to add warmth to the hardwood floors. With my shopping list complete, I proceeded to check out, eagerly anticipating the arrival of my new purchases.Since the items I ordered might take long and would possibly require pick-up, I decided to take a stroll downtown to the aesthetic store to get some room decor designs. .Upon arriving at
“Good afternoon, this is The Grand Platinum Hotel, how may I assist you?” came the voice of the receptionist from the other end of the line. Her voice tiny. “Hello, This is Zara Valentine, I'd like to make a reservation for tomorrow,” Zara replied politely, her grip on the phone tightening. “I'm sorry, but all of our suites have been booked for tomorrow,” The receptionist informed her. Zara's expression fell slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. “Okay, thank you for letting me know,” She said before ending the call. Without skipping a beat, she moved on to the next hotel on her list, dialing the number. They picked at the first ring. “Good afternoon, this is The Royal Hotel, how may I assist you?” The receptionist greeted. “Hi there, I'm Zara Valentine and I'd like to make a reservation for tomorrow,” Zara repeated her usual request. She sounded like a broken record. After a brief pause, the receptionist responded, “I'm sorry, but we're fully booked for tomorrow. But
As Victor and I chatted on the phone, he suddenly mentioned something about a red carpet party for CEOs and wealthy businessmen. He said it was going to be hosted outside the country, and he was planning to book a hotel to stay at before and after the occasion. At first, I hesitated. Going to a high-profile event like that wasn't exactly my cup of tea. But then, I thought about how much fun it could be to spend time with Victor in a new and exciting place. It was tempting. So, after a moment of consideration, I agreed to go with him. I mean I could also broaden my business. “Sounds like it could be interesting,” I said, trying to sound enthusiastic. “When is it happening?” “The night after Christmas,” Victor replied. “So, we'll be leaving tonight. We're taking the plane, as it's outside the country” I nodded, processing the information. “Okay, I'll start packing then. Am I also packing dress up for the occasion? Or not” I chuckled. “Not like staying and snacking all night in the h
As the car rolled to a stop at the airport, I glanced at the digital clock on the dashboard. It read a few minutes to nine. With a deep breath, I gathered my belongings and prepared to step out into the calm atmosphere of the terminal.Exiting the car proved to be a bit of a challenge, as it was a tall vehicle and I needed some assistance from the driver to help my way down. Once on solid ground, I thanked him and retrieved my bags, ready to begin the next leg of the journey.The airport didn't buzz with activity as it should, no sound of the usual chatter and the hum of engines that was supposed to fill the air. Neon signs illuminated the terminal, casting a colorful glow over the dark area. I made my way through the large wooden boxes that scattered around, didn't know the use or what was inside, but it was there. I followed the signs that pointed towards the departure gates.After a bit of searching, I spotted Victor and his assistant standing near the entrance to the lone open pla
I was tired, but he was more tempting and my ability to make a good decision was never good whenever he was around. So I gently grabbed his face pulled him back into an intense kiss.Hard, until I could taste blood, I didn't know whose, but it was satisfying. I put everything into it. Unconsciously drawing closer to him, I only realized when I'm kneeling at the edge of the bed and he traces his fingers over the swells of my breasts.He kissed my neck, and a tiny simper left my lips. I breathe in his rosy cologne and my head went woozy from the intoxicating scent.“You're so fucking responsive” He whispered. “And I love it”We pulled away, and I saw the his lips tinged with blood. He traced his thumb over it and then sucked on his blood-stained thumb.He chuckled. “Violent, Aren't you?” Before I could answer, the door bell rang and Victor went to answer it, I hear him thank someone as I relaxed on the bed. He then shut the door, locked it and walked up to me with the box of pizza in o
“Have it sent back before afternoon”As I stirred from sleep, I heard Victor's voice conversing with someone at the door. Rubbing my eyes, I realized I was on the bed despite dozing off in the armchair last night.With a groan, I pushed myself upright, feeling more exhausted than usual. Victor hurried over as he closed the door, concern etched on his face.“Are you okay? You look tired,” He asked, reaching out to help me up.“Yeah, I'm fine, I think,” I replied, stifling a sneeze. “Just a bit chilly, and maybe I overdid with the massage.”“The party still on for you?” He took a glass of water from the table and gave it to me.I took a large gulp and gave it back. “Yeah, don't worry” I sneezed again. And again.Oh, Goodness!After breakfast, Victor helped me arranged my dress and my heels and then we dressed up and stopped by at a salon to make my hair and then we came back.I'm tired.Seven pm drew nearer to the anticipated time of the red carpet party, Victor mentioned he needed to s
The part isn't going the way i liked it to be. Besides the red velvet cakes everything was meh!.I settled onto one of the comfortable couches tucked away in the corner of the hall, On my plate, there was just a single slice of red velvet cake and a glass of water. I decided to pass on the wine this time, because of the mass quantity I had last night at the hotel.As I sat there, I found myself observing the conversations happening around me. Women were engaged in discussions about business matters, and I couldn't help but notice a few faces that seemed vaguely familiar. Once I finished my cake, I picked the water and downed it one go, then picked another glass from the passing waiter and also downed it before getting up to find the bathroom to take a piss. When I couldn't find it, I asked on of the waitresses for help, She assisted me to the restroom and walked off. I went in, did my business and cake back out.Upon returning to the main area, I noticed the paparazzi and press has be