~Ethan ~
“Good morning, Sir.” My secretary greeted me as I walked towards my office door. “Good morning, Stella,” I responded with a wide smile as I headed into my office. As expected, it was all arranged and cleaned. I placed my briefcase on my table and slammed into my chair. I let out a loud sigh as I stared at the ceiling. I replayed what went down with Mia in my head again. It wasn’t the first time since last night, it was in my head throughout the night. I couldn’t forget how perfect and smooth her body was even though I wanted to so badly. Seeing her naked drove me insane, but I couldn’t show her that. I needed her to know that I didn’t get her out of the clubhouse just to use her. I just felt the urge to make sure she was safe. Last night, I was so hard in my shorts after I saw her and I even tried to distract myself by playing games on my iPad, but that didn’t work. I had to… you know, take care of that myself. ‘I’ll forget about her body soon. I know this.’ I assured myself, reaching for my Pc in my briefcase. Just then, my office door opened and John walked in, grinning widely. “John,” I called, rolling my eyes. I knew why he was grinning so hard like that. “Tell me all about it, bro! Was she good?!” He asked in excitement, sitting in front of my desk. “C’mon, John. I told you that wasn’t my intention.” I responded, shaking my head. “Oh please, Ethan. I saw the way you looked at her when she was on that stage! Who would have thought you'd buy her for that amount?? You didn’t do that because you were just being nice, did you?” “That was why I did it! You know me, don’t you?” “I know you’re nice and all, but C’mon, she’s fucking hot, bro! Did you see her shape? Man, she’s perfect!” “I saw her shape and yes, she’s perfect. Just stop sexualizing her. You’re so annoying.” I mumbled, waiting for my PC to finish loading. “So, nothing went down at all? Like at all? Not even a kiss?!” “Nothing, okay? Stop talking about her.” “Fine! Fine! I’ll stop. How are you though? You look like something is on your mind.” He replied, and I heaved a sigh. “She needs new clothes.” I picked up my phone and raised my head to look at him. “I don’t know the brand she’d like the best. I’m thinking about ordering some clothes from Louis Vuitton for her.” I waited for him to say something, but instead let out a wide grin like a madman. “John, C’mon!” “What?? I mean, you just met this girl yesterday. You’ve spent $100,000 already, and now you want to order clothes from Louis Vuitton for her?! One would think she’s your wife!” He chuckled. “I don’t know where else to order from and that’s why I’m asking you! That is my favorite clothing brand, okay? I buy most of my things from there.” “Well, I think that is a good idea anyway. But I think women prefer Zara. I don’t think she would mind…” “I’ll go for Zara then.” I butted in, hastily looking for their website. “And don’t forget underwear.” He responded. “What?” I exclaimed in surprise. “What?! You can’t buy her clothes and not bras and stuff.” “But I don’t know her size,” I muttered worriedly. “To be fair, I think she’d use a pretty big size…” “John!” I cautioned him, shaking my head in frustration. “I think you should get back to work.” “Sorry. Sorry. I was just saying, okay?” He responded, making the zip sign over his mouth. I scrolled through their website and began to select different outfits, from dresses to shirts, pants, and according to John, underwear. The picture of her naked body flashed through my head again and with the size of their models, I could guess what her size could be. I got different bras and panties with their sizes ranging from medium to large. I just knew that some would fit in. “What do you think Sienna would do when she finds that hot chick in your home?” He broke the silence and I raised my head to look at him. I raised my brows and slowly shook my head. “I don’t know. I haven’t really thought about it.” I answered, looking at my phone again as I proceeded with the orders. “C’mon man, you know your girl. She would…” The sound of the door opening cut John shut and when we looked up, we saw Sienna at the door. “Talk of the devil,” John murmured, looking away from her. “Hey, baby!” She squealed happily, running toward my desk. I let out a smile and kept my phone aside. “Heyyy.” I opened my arms wide as I stood up so I could embrace her. “Hmm.” She hugged me tightly, and I chuckled softly. “When did you get back?” I asked, and she grinned, looking at my face. Before she responded, she planted a kiss on my lip and cheek, staining my face with her red lipstick. “I got in late last night. I would have told you but I wanted to surprise you.” She responded, caressing my face. “Oh… I’m glad you’re back.” I responded, and she nodded. “I know.” She let go of me and shot John a cold stare before walking to the sofa. I heaved a sigh and looked at John, wanting him to say something. “C’mon.” I mouthed, and he rolled his eyes. “Hi, Sienna. How was your flight?” He finally spoke up, letting out an obviously forced smile. Sienna ignored him and sat on the sofa, reaching for her phone. “Sienna, C’mon. He’s talking to you.” I responded tiredly. “You know how I feel about him, Ethan. Don’t ask me to do what I don't want to.” She responded, refusing to look away from her phone. “Right,” John muttered, standing up. “I should excuse you two.” He uttered, heading out of the office. “When will you two stop fighting?” I asked, sitting behind my desk again. “I’m not fighting with him. He’s not even worth my attention. All this will end when he starts minding his business. I know he’s your best friend, but he shouldn’t poke his nose into our business. I don’t like it when he’s around.” She uttered in disgust. “That’s enough, Sienna. John hasn’t done anything wrong. He was just looking out for me.” I replied coldly. “You’ll do anything to support him. I know that. But…” She stood up from the sofa and walked closer to me again. “I missed you so much.” She muttered as she carefully sat on my lap. “You did? Because you didn’t call more than once since you left for a month. Also, you hardly answered my calls or texts.” “I know, baby, and I’m very sorry. That gig was a gig from hell, baby. I hardly had time for myself. You know what it’s like to be a model, right?” “I mean, I do. My girlfriend is one.” “Exactly.” She answered with a giggle, kissing my lips again. “I missed you too. Please promise me you won’t be leaving the state for another month.” I uttered, looking into her eyes. “I promise, baby. I told them I needed enough time to be with my boyfriend because I miss him so much.” She replied and we both giggled. After planting another kiss on my forehead, she stood up from my lap and walked back to the sofa, while I began to work. “So, my parents are still very much on my neck, Ethan. Especially my mother.” She uttered, breaking the silence. “What? About what?” I asked, looking up from the computer. “You know what I’m saying, baby. About us. She’s worried that maybe you’re not interested in marrying me anymore.” She replied sadly. “What?? Why would she think that?” I asked in surprise. “Because it’s taking too long. She told me it’s getting too risky for the family business, Ethan. As if that isn’t enough, she thinks you’re thinking twice because of me. I told her you just needed a little more time, but she insisted that she’d call you if she didn’t see any progress soon. I promised her that I’d talk to you and that she’d see some progress soon.” She explained. I nodded slowly and swallowed hard. “I had no idea it had to be this sudden. The last thing my mother told me is that us being recognized by people is more than enough.” I responded. “I think we’re past that stage now, baby. And why does it matter? We love each other, don’t we? Getting married shouldn’t be a big deal. Or is the thought of getting married to me that’s disgusting?” She replied sadly, lowering her head. “C’mon, Sienna.” I stood up from my chair and approached her. I sat on the sofa and pulled her closer to me. “You know that isn’t true.” “Then why is it taking forever for us to get married? You haven’t even put a ring on my finger.” “I promise to think about it, okay?” I assured her, and she let out a smile. “You will?” “Yes, I will,” I responded with a faint smile and she embraced me again. “I’m so happy! I’ll be going home with you tonight. Is that okay?” She asked, and the smile on my face slowly faded off. “Sure… sure. Of course, it’s okay.” I answered, gulping hard. ‘How do I tell her I brought a lady home after this kind of conversation? Shit.’~Mia~I woke up at 11 a.m. and that was pretty strange. I couldn’t remember the last time I had stayed asleep this late. At my Aunt Alexa’s, 5 a.m., I am up, or the next thing I’ll hear is a smack on my face. But, I guess my body has quickly adjusted to this peaceful and serene life. ‘And Mr Ethan didn’t bother to wake me up either.’ I thought as I walked into the kitchen. Getting in, I found a sticky note on the fridge. I walked closer to the fridge and took a closer look at what was written on it. “Hey, Mia. I’m off to work now. I believe everything you need for dinner is in the fridge. See you.” I read with a wide smile on my face. ‘He leaves notes too? Who can be more perfect than my boss?’ I thought as I opened the fridge, and I was stunned by how stacked the fridge was with different ingredients and vegetables. I was excited because it was only going to make cooking easier for me. ‘But, should I make dinner now? It’s still quite early…” “Grrrr! Grrr!” The doorbell cut my
~Mia~ After microwaving the whole meal, I began to carry them in a large tray to the dining room, which was on the right side of the living room. As I walked out of the kitchen, my gaze fell on Mr Cross and his girlfriend on the couch, and what I saw shocked me. Sienna was seated on top of his thighs, facing him, and her mouth, I mean, the whole of her mouth was in his. Her eyes were opened and she stared at me keenly from above the couch. I gulped hard and hastily looked away. It seemed like she wanted me to see her doing whatever she was doing to him. It wasn’t my first time seeing people make out, it was a pretty common thing in my Aunt’s clubhouse, but seeing Mr. Ethan, whom I hold in high esteem doing this… It just felt weird. Especially… with her. I took hasty steps out of the dining room and into the kitchen again to bring out the remaining dishes. Every time I entered the dining room, I saw her always looking at me. ‘I wonder what is going on in her mind.’ “Mr Cross, d
~Ethan~ We began to wash the dishes together, she washed with soap and I rinsed with water. The only noise that could be heard was that of the running water and breakable plates. Though the kitchen wasn’t completely silent, I wanted to hear something from her. I wanted to hear her voice. But I knew that would be impossible if I didn’t start up a conversation. “So…” I uttered out of nowhere, giving her a jump scare. The plate in her hand slipped off and smashed into the floor causing a loud noise. The glass shattered all over the kitchen floor and she instantly fell to her knees to start picking up the pieces. “I’m so sorry, Mr Cross. I…” I moved closer to her and hastily grabbed her by the arm, lifting her from the floor. “There can be glass anywhere. You could injure yourself.” I uttered, moving her away from the spot. I looked at her legs and realized she didn’t even have flip-flops on. “Stay back. I’ll take care of it.” I added. “I’m so sorry, Mr Cross. I didn’t mean to.” Sh
~Mia~My eyes were wide open as soon as I woke up. If I were to guess how many hours I had slept, I’d say that it wasn’t more than four hours. After what I saw happen last night, I couldn’t bring myself to sleep peacefully. One time, I was thinking something was going on between my boss and me, something undeniable yet unspeakable. And the next minute, I saw his girlfriend, on her knees in front of him, pleasuring him, and he seemed to really like it considering the look on his face. Last night, I hid by the stairs on the second floor, taking a peek at whatever they were doing. I knew it was rude of me but I just couldn’t help it. The look of pleasure on his face as he was having fun made me unable to look away. I got so distracted that he ended up looking up the stairs while I was still there. I wasn’t sure if he saw me but I didn’t wait to find out, I ran to my room as fast as I could, hoping he didn’t. As if that wasn’t enough, I could hear her moans and screams coming from h
~Mia~~After a week~“Here we are,” Mr Cross uttered as soon as he parked his car in front of my school. I gulped hard and nodded, staring out of the window. There was a completely different life ahead of me, and even though I loved the idea of it and anticipated this day more than anything else, I felt scared…Scared that I may not fit in. I was scared that everyone would end up hating me like my Aunt and cousins. ‘What if I never make any friends?’ “Are you alright?” Mr Cross' question jolted me out of my thoughts, and I forced on a smile and nodded. “Yes; I am, Mr Cross,” I responded, unbuckling my seatbelt. “I hope you are not having second thoughts.” He added, and I hastily shook my head. ‘Second thoughts? It was way too late for that. Mr Cross had paid every single bill that needed to be paid. I can’t chicken out now. I won’t let him regret that he believes in me.’ “No, I’m not.” “Good. Now, let’s go in.” He uttered, unbuckling his seatbelt too, and I raised my brows in s
~Ethan~It was lunchtime and I couldn’t stop staring at my phone, waiting for her reply. Her class finished about thirty minutes ago, and my message got delivered but she didn’t check. ‘Her next class was going to start in thirty minutes, so why isn’t she replying to my text?’ I thought, dying of curiosity. I needed her to tell me how it was going and how she was feeling. I wanted her to tell me she made friends already and she was loving the school. She promised to update me on how everything was going as frequently as she could earlier this morning, but she hasn’t done that. “Hey!” I heard John’s voice from my door, causing me to raise my head. “What?!” I saw the look on his face as he walked in and I just knew he was about to piss me off. “What the hell is wrong with you? I’ve been standing behind your door for a while and you didn’t look away from your phone for once. Is something bothering you?” He asked, slamming into the chair in front of my desk. I heaved a sigh and shoo
~Mia~I took a look at my phone screen as soon as the lecturer was out and I realized that I had lost track of time.It was 4 p.m. and I finally had some time to breathe. I had been away from the school environment for a while, so I knew it was going to take a long time for me to get used to the hectic routine. I went ahead to check out my iMessage and my eyes widened in shock. I had tons of messages from Mr Cross.“Shit!!! I completely forgot to update him like I had promised.” I muttered.“Hey, Mia, are you heading home now?’ Sharon asked, pulling my attention towards her. “Erm.. yes.” I furrowed my brows in confusion.‘Do we have another class that I’m not aware of?’ I wondered.“Do you have something to do at home?” Sharon further inquired like she was heading somewhere.“Why do you keep asking her questions?” Charles butted in, moving closer to me. He had a wide smile on his face as usual. “We’d like you to join us for dinner. It would be so much fun.”“Oh…”“I mean you’re one
~Mia~I woke up very early so I could clean the house before preparing for school. While I was at it, I couldn’t stop thinking about last night.How Mr Cross fed me my very first piece of pizza, and how I got crazy butterflies in my stomach every time he looked at me with his soft gaze last night.It seemed like we had a connection but I knew that feeling was a lie and I kept reminding myself that. ‘I shouldn’t feel anything for him. I can’t feel anything for him.’ I constantly told myself.“Ding Dong!!!” The doorbell rang, and I raised my head and looked in the direction of the living room.“I’m coming!’ I uttered, running towards the door. It was still pretty early and this made me wonder who it could be.‘Maybe Mr John.’ I thought as I opened the door. To my greatest surprise and disappointment, it was Sienna. ‘Why is she here so early?’ I thought, letting out a feeble smile.“Good morning,” I greeted, but she walked into the house and passed me, hitting her shoulder against mine
~John~I drove to Darla’s house, and as I pulled up to the location, my brows furrowed in confusion. ‘Why does this place look so awkwardly familiar if it’s my first time here?’ I wondered, turning off the engine.Reaching for my phone, I was about to text her when I heard the creak of the gate. Looking up, I saw Darla step out of the compound.“So, I wasn’t imagining things,” I muttered, setting my phone aside as a wide grin spread across my face. “Hey,” I greeted, opening my door and stepping out.“Hey.” Her voice was soft, her lips curling into a faint smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. Something felt...off. I opened my arms, pulling her into a tight embrace, my gaze drifting back to the house.“Are you alright?” I asked as she sniffled, nodding against my chest. Pulling back slightly, I looked into her face. “Why does your house look so familiar?”She sighed heavily, her head dropping. “Because...you probably know this house,” she muttered, swallowing hard.“What do you mean?
~Mia~As Ethan and I sat cuddled on the couch in the living room, the sound of the door opening and closing caught our attention. We turned to look, and to our utter shock, it was Mrs. Cross.I quickly jumped to my feet, stepping away from Ethan, my heart pounding as she walked toward us, her eyes locked on me.“Mum, you didn’t mention you were coming,” Ethan said calmly, standing up as well.“Well, I needed to see things for myself,” she replied with a sigh, settling onto one of the armchairs. Ethan stepped closer to me, lacing his fingers with mine. I glanced at him in disbelief.“I knew if I told you I was coming, you two would try to put on an act,” she added.“Mother, we…” Ethan began, but she quickly interrupted.“Let me finish first, okay?” she said gently, gesturing to the couch opposite her. “Please, sit.”Ethan and I exchanged a wary look before doing as she asked.With a deep breath, she continued, “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, and I’ve realized how self-centered I’ve
~Ethan~I pulled up outside Alexa’s clubhouse and stepped out of the car. Taking long strides, I circled to the passenger side and opened the door for Mia.“Thank you,” she said shyly as she stepped out.“You don’t have to thank me for that.” I took her hand in mine, shutting the door behind us. “It’s just what I’m supposed to do.”We walked toward the entrance together, and I could see the unease etched on Mia’s face. It wasn’t hard to understand why. She hadn’t seen her aunt since the day she’d been sold off, and now that same aunt was sick and planning to sell off Mia’s parents’ properties? It was too much for anyone to process.Inside the club, the daytime atmosphere felt muted compared to its usual liveliness. A few workers were scattered about: the bartender, a couple of the girls, and the cleaners prepping for the night.Mia led the way to her aunt’s office, but before we could reach the door, a voice called out from behind us.“Mia?”We stopped and turned. The guy approaching
~Mia~After a week of exams..."Arrghhh! I’m so glad to finally be done! Now I can enjoy life like never before!" Sharon exclaimed, throwing her arms around my shoulders with glee.I chuckled lightly, nodding. “Same,” I replied, though my tone was far less enthusiastic than hers. “But I’m not happy because I have more time for fun,” I muttered under my breath, my thoughts inevitably returning to Aunt Alexa and the malicious schemes she had for my parents’ estate.Sharon’s expression softened as she looked at me. “Is Charles still giving you trouble?” she asked, concern written all over her face.I shook my head. “No. I’ve made my peace with him facing the consequences of his actions,” I said.“Good,” Sharon said sharply. “He nearly killed Mr. Cross and ran that disgusting anonymous account to ruin your reputation. He’s a lowlife who deserves to rot in prison.”I raised an eyebrow, caught off guard by her bluntness.“Well… maybe not rot, but a few years wouldn’t hurt,” she stammered, h
~Sienna~ I paced back and forth in my room, my eyes locked on the pictures on John’s Instagram story. It was from the annual charity gala Ethan and I were supposed to attend together, yet now, he was there with *her*—that maid!“Ugh, he has no taste whatsoever!” I shouted, frustration bubbling over. The thought of him parading around with her at such an event, embarrassing me like this, was infuriating.That girl has done enough. It's time to end this for good. I paused, dialing Mrs. Cross’s number. I needed her to remind me where her loyalties lay—she had been acting too comfortable lately. As the phone rang, I resumed my pacing, waiting for her to pick up. When she finally answered, I stopped in my tracks.“Mrs. Cross?” My voice quivered, on the verge of breaking. “Sienna, darling, how are you?” she replied sweetly. I sniffed, trying to hold back the tears. “I’m not okay, Mom. Ethan went to the gala with that maid. It was supposed to be the two of us,” I mumbled, sniffling harde
~Mia~ I stood in front of the mirror, eyes fixed on my reflection. I was wearing a sleek black silk dress with tiny straps, the one Ethan had gifted me. Around my neck, the necklace he gave me shimmered, and a dainty watch rested on my wrist, right above my black cotten glove.On the other side of the room, Ethan stood in front of the closet, busy getting dressed as well. We were getting ready for the Charity Gala he’d been invited to, and he’d asked me to accompany him as his date.“Baby, can you help me with my watch?” Ethan called out, and I turned toward him. A soft smile spread across my face as he walked toward me and extended his hand.“Why are you smiling?” he asked, his grin playful as he gazed at me.I shrugged lightly. “I… I don’t know,” I stammered, “This… this feels cute. It’s like we’re a couple,” I added shyly, fastening his watch around his wrist.He chuckled. “Like a couple? We are a couple already, babe. We’re not pretending,” he replied, reaching up to touch my fa
~Alexa~"Get Dina here, now!" I shouted, my frustration echoing through the office. One of the girls quickly bolted to fetch her. My account book sat on the desk in front of me, glaring back like an unwelcome reminder.Dina was the club's newest stripper, and in her first week, she was a star—pulling in over $500 a night and earning the title of my favorite. But now? Her nightly earnings had plummeted to less than $100.The door creaked open, and Dina stepped in, dressed for the night."You called for me, Alexa?" she asked, her tone cautious.I grabbed the account book and flung it toward her. She caught it just before it hit the ground. "What the hell is going on? Look at this! Your numbers have tanked! Are you stealing from me?" I demanded, my voice laced with fury.Her eyes widened in shock. "What? No, Alexa! I’d never do that!""Then explain this!" I snapped. "Why aren’t you earning like you used to? What’s the excuse? Your knees giving out or something?"Dina shook her head, "Tha
~John~I pulled into the parking lot and stepped out of my car, clutching a bouquet of roses in one hand. I adjusted my suit and shirt, my heart pounded with nervous anticipation as I approached the entrance.Pushing the door open, I paused for a moment, my eyes sweeping across the restaurant in search of her. And then, there she was—seated in a cozy corner.She spotted me and waved, her face glowing with a cheerful grin. A broad smile spread across my own face as I made my way toward her.I approached the table and set the bouquet on it. She stood, greeting me with a warm hug and a light kiss on the cheek.“Finally,” she said, her voice brimming with excitement as she sat down again.“Right.” I chuckled. “Finally. I’m so sorry you had to wait this long.” Sitting down, I picked up the bouquet and extended it to her. “These are for you.”She accepted it with a soft smile, bringing the flowers to her nose for a gentle sniff. “This is so sweet of you,” she murmured, closing her eyes as i
~Mia~“Won’t you go back to her?” I whispered as I manage to break the kiss and catch my breath. He heaved a loud sigh, his hand moving slowly under my shirt, right on top of my nipple. “I will, but I don’t want to move away from you.” he muttered, resting his forehead on mine. I was still pinned to the wall and my hands were held up high, above my head with one of his hands, while the other explored my warm, perky peaks. “You have to or she will cause another problem.” I responded sadly, “I don’t think I want to deal with her anymore, Ethan.” “You wouldn’t have to.” He responded, slowly releasing his grip on my hands and they fell to my side. I could feel slight pain in my shoulders, but I didn’t care about it. “She wouldn’t bother you anymore. I am working on a plan to end things with her for good.” He said, and my face instantly lit up.“Really?” My voice etched with hope. “Hmmm,” he nodded. “I just need a little more time. I need to prepare my mother for what is to come. If s