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CHAPTER 39
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TWISTED AFFAIR CHAPTER 40
MICHEAL'S POV The smell of coffee drifted through my penthouse before the sun had even fully come up. I stood by the stove, flipping pancakes half awake, wearing the same sweatpants I'd crashed in. My hair was a mess, eyes still a bit swollen from sleep, but Jess always liked breakfast early. And I'd promised.The kitchen was quiet except for the soft noise of the pans and the low sound of the fridge. Jess came down a few minutes later, barefoot, wearing an old hoodie of mine she’d found in the guest room closet. She smiled when she saw me cooking.“Now this is a sight,” she said, sitting down on a stool. “Mikey in his natural habitat.”I smiled, barely. “I told you I got you.”She watched me for a second. “You didn't sleep, did you?.”I shrugged. “Did you?” “Like a baby.”When I was done, I handed her a plate and sat across from her with my own meal in hand. She dug in immediately, humming like she used to when we were kids, and Aunt Marie made cinnamon rolls on Sundays. It should
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Ashley's POV“Ashley, Do you have plans for tomorrow?” My Dad asked me over the phone, interrupting my thoughts.”“I don't have any plans, Dad, I will just stay in and watch a few movies, I'm here on a break, remember?” I replied, laying on the cozy bed in my hotel room ‘it's so comfy’ I told myself.“It didn't seem that way to me. All you ever did since you got there was business.”“Touché, but I'm done with all that, and now I'm going to explore the city of Paris.” I said out of excitement, thinking of all the fun I will have.“I think it's too late for that, sweetheart, I need you here. Micheal is coming back into town, and I'm inviting him for dinner to Welcome him home. I need you to be here when he arrives. You've always liked Micheal since you were a child, you will get to see him again and maybe discuss business with him. it's a win-win for you.”I froze on hearing that name that reminds me of most of my childhood memories. Micheal Kingston. I did not get to see him much bec
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Ashley's POV As we arrived at the hotel, we walked in and stepped into the elevator, and just as we did, he moved closer to me and held my face in his hands. He moved my head back slowly, placing kisses down my neck, I tilted my neck more to the side, giving him more access. ‘This is wrong, this wrong’ I repeated those words over and over in my head, but I couldn't stop him.He slowly pulled back and looked up at me. I looked away and blushed.He just smiled and took my hand in his. He took me to a door and opened it, I was shown a luxurious and expensive looking suite.“I need you.” He murmured, leaning forward to rest his head on mine. He ran his fingers across my lips, and at that moment, it was difficult for me to breathe. He kissed me again, his tongue forcing its way into my mouth, insisting on entry and when I did, he forced his tongue into my mouth and kissed me harder, it was a kiss of desperation. I let out a moan as his tongue stroked my mouth with desire, making my tem
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Micheal's POV I sat on the luxury seat of the private jet, I had it all to himself, perks of being a billionaire. I looked through the window, my eyes following the clouds passing outside in white patterns. My mind was far removed from the beauty of the cloud. All I could think about was her. The hotel room girl ‘Shit! I don't even know her name,’ I muttered to myself.“Sir, do you need anything?” One of the flight attendants asked, interrupting my thoughts.“No, thanks. I will call for you when I need anything.” She simply nodded and carried on with her job.My thoughts drifted back to events of last night. It wasn't planned that way. The one night stand was supposed to be a way to distract me and help keep my mind from the pains of my past. I had justified that a little fun wouldn't hurt, just like every other night. But then she came along.Her innocence caught me off guard. She wasn't like the women I was used to, experienced, and street-wise. No, she was different, pure, and del
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ASHLEY'S POV“Ashley” Uncle Micheal called from the hallway, he followed closely behind me as I walked down the hall, my heart was beating against my chest. I walked faster, hoping he would not catch on. I wasn't prepared to talk about this. Not after all that has happened.“Ashley!” He called me again before grabbing my arm in a gentle way.I turned to face him, pretending as if I had no knowledge of what this is all about. ““Uncle Micheal, what is it? Do you need my help with anything?”His eyes were filled with something I can't explain but I saw the guilt there, the same guilt I am still feeling for allowing myself to fall for his charms, which led my first experience to be a bitter one. He was about to say something, maybe he wanted to apologize or he's trying to explain. But I wouldn't let myself fall for it again.“I would like us to talk about what happened last night. I know I hurt you and i..”“Uncle Micheal, I interrupted him before he could finish. I don't know what
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ASHLEY'S POV“Ashley, are you all right? I heard you speaking loudly, so I came to check up on you." My dad asked as he glanced back and forth between me and Uncle Michael.Uncle Michael jumped in quickly, sensing my discomfort. "She's just upset, Jayden. It's been hard on her with me away for so long. She misses her favourite uncle."I stood frozen in place, my heart still pounding in my chest. I had been so sure he had heard it all, everything about that conversation.My dad exhaled, his eyes relaxing. "You are at fault here, Michael. You were supposed to be there more, you know she likes spending time with you since she was young but now you have your chance to do it right. Make it up to her. Then my father turned his attention to me, “And Ashley, take it easy on him, will you? He had his reasons for his decision."I simply nodded, fighting to keep my cool. My dad wasn't aware. He didn't hear any of our conversation, and I had to make sure that he never found out.Sense of relief
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Michael's POV “Jayden,I have to go now,” I tried to sound as neutral as I could. “I have an early business meeting tomorrow. Thanks for having me over again.” Jayden looked up and nodded, “I understand, I know you have a lot to catch up on, but try to have some rest as soon as you get home.” I simply nodded, forcing a smile. “Don't worry, Jayden, I will definitely have some rest.” As I was leaving, I looked at Ashley briefly. She looked down, refusing to make eye contact with me. As I closed the door behind me, relief washed over me . That was close. The last thing I wanted right now is for Jayden to find out about what happened between me and his daughter. I got into my car and drove off. What I need now is to have a good sleep and regain my strength. But I can't, I have a lot on my mind. I need to clear my head. Maybe going to the club and having some drinks will help. Twenty minutes later, I arrived at the club, A place where people went to forget their worries. I entered an
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Kate's POV"What do you want, Kate?"The phone had been answered by the same icy voice I hadn't heard for a long time , but I couldn't blame him. Not for it, at least. Everything that had transpired had left me no right to expect anything else, and I was the one who had ruined it."We need to talk," I told him, my voice trembling somewhat, though I fought to stand firm. "It's important."There was a silence, and I knew he was thinking things over. I could practically hear him pacing back and forth, his mind racing with the permutations of what I might possibly want, of what I was after his time.Finally, he spoke, his tone tougher than I remembered. "You've got one shot, Kate. What's this all about?"I swallowed hard, the weight of my decision against me. It was stupid of me to reach out to him, but I was desperate. The last two years of my life had been full of errors, and now I was at the edge, ready to fall off the cliff. Unless I could find a way to balance myself.“I'm not askin
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TWISTED AFFAIR CHAPTER 40
MICHEAL'S POV The smell of coffee drifted through my penthouse before the sun had even fully come up. I stood by the stove, flipping pancakes half awake, wearing the same sweatpants I'd crashed in. My hair was a mess, eyes still a bit swollen from sleep, but Jess always liked breakfast early. And I'd promised.The kitchen was quiet except for the soft noise of the pans and the low sound of the fridge. Jess came down a few minutes later, barefoot, wearing an old hoodie of mine she’d found in the guest room closet. She smiled when she saw me cooking.“Now this is a sight,” she said, sitting down on a stool. “Mikey in his natural habitat.”I smiled, barely. “I told you I got you.”She watched me for a second. “You didn't sleep, did you?.”I shrugged. “Did you?” “Like a baby.”When I was done, I handed her a plate and sat across from her with my own meal in hand. She dug in immediately, humming like she used to when we were kids, and Aunt Marie made cinnamon rolls on Sundays. It should
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MICHEAL'S POVThe numbers on my screen blurred together. I blinked once. Twice. Still nothing. I'd been staring at the same email for fifteen minutes, maybe even more. I couldn’t even remember what it was about anymore. My fingers hovered over the keyboard like they forgot how to type. I leaned back in my chair, rubbing the back of my head. Ashley.I couldn't stop thinking about her. She'd been off lately. Not cold exactly, just…distant. Her smile didn't reach her eyes anymore. Her laugh, the one that used to hit me right in the chest, now felt forced. Too quick, like she was trying to convince herself that it was real.And ever since she ran into him, Ryan, she hadn't been the same. I hated that name. Hated that I even know it now. Could she possibly still have feelings for him? I shook off the thought as soon as it came to mind.I used to think Ashley was an open book, but now? It was like someone glued the pages shut. Each time I asked, She said she was fine. Tired, distracted, w
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ASHLEY'S POV The restaurant was nice. Too nice, maybe. Low lights, soft jazz, white napkins folded like they mattered. Micheal decided to take me out for lunch because my tummy wouldn't stop growling earlier. And the minute we got here. I fell in love with this place. Now the issue is…I couldn't stop thinking about Ryan. Don't get me wrong, I don't want him back or anything like that, but why was he here? Why now that I'm in a safe place? I told myself I'd gotten the closure I seek, but that one look from him made me question everything I believed. Micheal sat across from me, talking about something….work, I think, but his voice felt distant. Like background noise in a movie, I wasn't really watching. I nodded, smiled at the right moments. sipped my wine like I wasn't screaming inside. But I felt it. That stare. That burned on my back even as I walked away earlier, but I pretended I didn't. I had to, and Micheal was there.Ryan.God, why did he still get to make me feel like this?
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RYAN'S POV REGRET.The only emotion I felt after she left me.She didn't even flinch.She just got up and walked away with him like I was invincible. Like I was a stranger asking for directions in a park she didn't want to be in.I sat there for a while after they left. Still. Quiet. I tried not to let it show that my chest felt like someone had stuck their hand in and twisted it. I wasn't going to chase. I wasn't going to make a scene. But God…it burned.I should’ve never texted her. That's what I told myself. But I didn't believe we were done. Not really. I needed to see her. Needed to look in her eyes and know if what we had was really gone, or if maybe, just maybe, there was still something more there. And for a second…I thought there was.She showed up. That had to mean something.She could’ve ignored me and blocked my number.But she came. And that gave me hope. Dumb, reckless, fragile hope.Until he showed up.The way he said her name. Like he already owned her.And the way
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MICHEAL'S POV I wasn't supposed to be there.I was just walking by the park, cutting through like I always did when heading back from Jayden's place. It was supposed to be a regular night. Headphones in, mind on nothing important. But my house felt stuffy and damn too quiet. It always did. So I decided to get some air. To just move around and clear my head. But then I saw her.Ashley.She was sitting on a bench with some guy. I stood there, stuck in place, the weight of what I was seeing nailed me to the ground. Then I took slow steps closer, pulled out my earbuds, and watched from a distance.I noticed Ashley shifted slightly, just enough to put space between them. But not enough to quiet the storm rising in my chest.Was this a date? Was I too late?I hated the way my mind spiralled. I hated the way I spy on her just because I felt insecure.I should’ve walked away, but I didn't.Instead, I took a few steps towards them. Not loud enough to interrupt. Just enough to see his face. H
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ASHLEY'S POV I sat on the park bench, waiting for Ryan to be here so we could get this done with. My heart raced in my chest, with different thoughts swirling in it. Was I doing the right thing? Do I really seek closure? But one thing is sure, I wasn't here for him, I was here for me. To prove to him that I wasn't that girl he knew anymore.Ryan showed up exactly ten minutes late. Typical. Some things never changed. He walked towards me in slow steps, his hands shoved into his pockets, his face filled with guilt. He looked the same as ever, but not in a way that stirred anything inside me. There was a time when seeing him would have made me blush secretly, my heart racing. Now, all I felt was stillness. When he finally reached me, he hesitated before speaking.“Hey, Ash.”The sound of his voice had that effect on me, but not in the same way that made my body shake with desire.“Ryan.” I said, my voice soft but firm.He sat down beside me, but i moved aside a bit, creating enough spac
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ASHLEY'S POV As soon as I got to my apartment, I couldn't help but think about the trip. I felt different since i came back, It was as if a heavy weight had been lifted off my chest. The trip with Micheal had given me something I've always wanted…peace. And for the first time in a long time, I wasn't overthinking, I wasn't worrying or feeling sad about anything. I was just me. And it felt really good. After I've freshened up, I decided to reach out to my friends and meet up with them. We haven't met since Austin’s birthday party and I missed them. What happened that night was something I kept to myself because I wasn't ready to talk about it. I knew they would demand answers and I'm ready to give them.We met at our usual spot, a nice little cafe in an expensive estate.The moment I walked in, I saw them sitting at our usual spot, already waiting for me. Sophie was the first to notice me as I approached them.“There she is,” she said dramatically, throwing her hands up in the air. “
TWISTED AFFAIR CHAPTER 33
ASHLEY'S POV I woke up to the sound of waves crashing outside. It was very soothing, so much that I found it difficult to get out of bed. so for a moment, I laid there, wrapped up in the warmth of the sheets. I haven't had a good sleep like this in months . It was peaceful, too peaceful.Then I turned over to the other side of the bed, expecting him to be there, but it was empty. Then I perceived it, the faint smell of bacon filled the air. I slipped out of bed and did a little exercise before making my way downstairs.The sight in the kitchen made me pause.Micheal stood shirtless by the counter with his hair slightly messy. He wore grey sweatpants that hung low on his hip, moving around the kitchen as he prepared breakfast. He kept flipping the pancakes like a pro while he had a fresh pot of coffee beside him. The counter was filled with breakfast: bacon, toast, scramble eggs, with some fresh fruits on the side. I leaned against the doorway, crossing my arms against my chest. “S
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I glanced at Ashley beside me as I drove past the city. She was staring at the window as she drew small patterns on the glass. She seemed deep in thought, and her shoulders were tense. Clearly, she looked exhausted, but aside from that, I could see something else, something she's trying hard to bury within her. I knew she was going through a lot after the incident at the club, which is why I decided to do this for her. It will serve as an escape from reality.I placed my palm on her hands, my fingers brushing it lightly. “Trust me, Ash, you're going to love the place.”She turned her head towards me, “You said that earlier, but I still don't know where you're taking me.”I smiled “Now where's the fun in ruining the surprise.”She smiled softly while shaking her head “You and your surprises“Uncle Micheal, why are you doing all this?” She asked suddenly as she looked at me with curiosity in her eyes.My gaze found hers for a second before I returned my focus back to the road. “Doing wh
