A bitter taste of disillusionment settled in my mouth. How many more people were going to take advantage of me? How many more obstacles would I have to overcome to truly be recognized for my skills and dedication? As my fingers absently tapped on the keyboard, I couldn't help but think of Timothy.
I returned his smile, the corners of my lips curling up in response. "Just heading home," I said. I suppose I should’ve recognized his car from last time, but that was also when he’d been stabbed by Bruce, so my senses weren’t exactly attentive. Timothy frowned. "Walking alone in the city at this h
Finally, Timothy cleared his throat, his voice breaking through the stillness. "So, how was work today? Assuming that’s why you’re dressed so formally." I shifted in my seat, my heart rate quickening as I turned to face him. "Oh, you know, the usual," I replied with a carefully subtle smile, my att
Panic surged within me, my mind racing through a series of possibilities. Had someone broken in and taken it? Did Aria know what had happened? I fought to keep my thoughts from spiraling into a whirlwind of worst-case scenarios, but the anxiety that gripped me was hard to ignore. I rushed from room
Aria's excitement was contagious, and for a brief moment, the worry and disappointment were pushed to the sidelines. Suddenly, it felt so sill that I had doubted her, even for a second. “Sweet!” She raised her fists and shook them wildly. “This is perfect.” “Hold on.” Aria stopped abruptly, hands
The woman's eyes widened in surprise, and she seemed taken aback by my reaction. "Wait, I know you. You're the woman who helped me that night." My jaw tightened as I crossed my arms over my chest, my skepticism unwavering. "Is that what you call it? You lied to me!" She looked genuinely apologetic
There was a moment of silence, then Penny's voice filled the line, brimming with anticipation. "And?" I took a deep breath, my fingers tightening around the phone. "I’ve decided to accept your offer." __ The knock on the apartment door echoed through the living room, interrupting the quiet evenin
Timothy chimed in, his voice reassuring. "No pressure, Evie. We can always try something else if it’s not your thing." Aria nudged me playfully. "Oh, she just needs to try new things. Come on, Evie. It'll be a blast, I promise." I let out a reluctant chuckle, feeling a mixture of apprehension and
"Plenty of space here,” he started. “I figured…we could easily convert this into a nursery someday." My heart skipped a beat at his words, the mere suggestion sending a wave of emotions crashing over me. A nursery—our nursery. The thought of starting a family with Timothy filled me with a sense of
As Timothy led me through the threshold, his hands cupping my eyes gently, I couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in my chest. This was it—the moment we had been waiting for. Our new beginning, our haven. Duke trotted alongside us, his tail wagging in anticipation. I could sense the air th
The flight back home felt like a whirlwind, the memories of our honeymoon paradise fading into the background as the reality of returning to our everyday lives set in. But as the plane touched down and we made our way through the bustling airport, a knot of anxiety tightened in my chest at the thoug
"Welcome, welcome!" she exclaimed, her voice as sweet as honey. "Would you like to try some of our local fruits?" We nodded eagerly, and she began slicing pieces of fruit with practiced ease, offering them to us on skewers. I reached for a slice of mango, its flesh ripe and juicy beneath my finger
As the plane descended toward the island, my heart fluttered with excitement. The anticipation bubbled within me as the tropical paradise came into view, its crystal-clear waters shimmering like liquid sapphires beneath the golden sun. We stepped off the plane into paradise, the air heavy with the
When it finally came time to, he entered me, and my teeth clenched as I stretched around his erection. I gasped as he began to move inside me, each thrust slow and deep. The pleasure intensified until at last I was teetering on the edge of oblivion. I clung to him desperately, my nails digging into
As the festivities of our wedding night drew to a close, Timothy and I found ourselves heading up to the honeymoon suite, drunk on love and excitement. The air crackled with anticipation as we stumbled through the door, our laughter echoing off the walls. The soft glow of candlelight cast ethereal
The lights dimmed and the room fell silent. On the large screen at the front of the room, images of Timothy and his mother, Lydia, began to flash by, accompanied by gentle music that tugged at the heartstrings. I watched as Timothy's tearful gaze locked onto the screen, his eyes filled with a mixt
As I stood at the altar, my heart pounding with nervous anticipation, I could feel the weight of the moment bearing down on me like a heavy cloak. But as Timothy approached, his eyes shining with love and adoration, the world around me seemed to fall away, leaving only the two of us in its wake. W