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To Love You Hurts Blurred Lines.
When I hear a soft knock on my front door, I stop shoving sneakers that I seldom wear into the back of my closet. Time has ticked by quickly, and I’ve managed to rush around the house to give it a quick clean before I leave.I mean… I can’t be the only one who thinks that there is nothing worse than returning home after a lengthy absence to find it in a state of disorder.Rising to my feet, I wipe the beads of sweat from my nape with a sigh and twist my torso from side to side to work out the knots.Turning the brass handle, I pull the door open, expecting to see Tobias.“Kip?” I blurt out, shocked to see him here and a little disappointed that it’s not Tobias.— What is wrong with me? Tobias should be the last man I’d ever want to see. But he’s not, and it’s really starting to fuck with my sanity —“Hey, Keri…” Kip drawls my name out seductively and I let it slide as he looks a little sheepish while he nervously scratches his jaw.“Oh… what are you doing here? Shit… Is everything oka
To Love You Hurts I Don't Like To Share.
The look of shock that stains Kips’ face doesn’t surprise me. It’s a reaction that I am expecting to witness frequently in the next coming days. I don’t expect people to understand or be thrilled that I’ve married Tobias because I can relate to their feelings. But I do expect them to respect my decision and support me along the way if they truly do care about me and want to remain in my life. I just don’t have enough headspace or the emotional capacity to carry more dead weight on my shoulders; anchoring me down as they choose to tear me apart and talk about me behind my back. Why? Because I already have a judge, jury, and prosecutor in my life named Ava. And her cruel nature along with her actions has not only driven me to marry Tobias but, it’s also stripped me bare of my self-confidence and trust. I am not the woman I once strived to be. I don’t think I am half of that woman, either. “Well, love, aren’t you going to show him your ring?” Tobias’s voice resonates through the ro
To Love You Hurts Naked Truths.
“So, what inspired you to open and run your own bakery, spitfire?” Tobias breaks the awkward silence between us as we eat dinner. After Kip had left, I quickly gathered my things and stormed out of the house with Tobias hot on my heels. He didn't say anything, he simply picked up his pace and opened the back passenger door of the SUV. He waited till I got inside, sliding in after me, and then he told the driver to fetch my belongings and to be sure to lock the house up behind him. Fast forward two hours later and we are sitting down, eating dinner together. I pause with my fork full of pasta touching my bottom lip, and I look up, meeting Tobias’s curious gaze. Clearing my throat, I place my fork back down on my plate and wrap my fingers around the delicate stem of my wine glass, twirling it around in circles.“Well, if you can remember when you used to come and stay with us, I loved to bake and pour my emotions into whatever it was that I was making,” I reply nonchalantly.“I d
To Love You Hurts If You Were Anyone Else.
Clearing my throat, I sit upright in my chair, tucking the loose tendrils that have fallen across my eyes behind my ear. My pulse quickens and my inner goddess roars to life. The promising look in Tobias’s eyes makes my body shiver deliciously all the way to my toes. How does he do it? How does he make me feel like I’m the only woman he sees when he looks at me like that? And how can my body ache in response to his crude words, which effortlessly flow over my burning flesh like sin-drenched silk that causes my nipples to harden against the fabric of my top? “You have a way with words that always leaves me flabbergasted, Tobias,” I whisper gently, unable to make eye contact with him. “Too much of a naked truth for you to handle, spitfire?” He growls with an underlay of amusement coating his words. Lifting my head, I meet his heated gaze. “Everything about you is too much for me to handle. The truth. The lies. The secrets… Me being here with you in the flesh. None of this make
To Love You Hurts My Pride And Joy.
“Your radiator overheated, and it caused your hose to burst. I’ve replaced the hose for you, and I’ve bridged it for you as well- removing any air bubbles. In all honesty, you are lucky that your engine didn’t catch fire. When was the last time you had your oil changed?” The mechanic known as Angel asks me with a look of disbelief smeared across his aging features.I bite my lower lip. “I asked Joe from One Smart Auto to change it when I took my car in to get warranted,” I reply with my brows drawing together. “He charged me three hundred dollars in the end because he told me that I needed my spotlights changed and a wheel alignment.”Angel scoffs, shaking his head as he wipes his oil-glazed hands on the rag that’s tucked inside his pocket. “That man needs to be shut down. I can tell you right now, darling, he didn’t change your oil nor did he replace your spotlights with new bulbs. He did you dirty, and you’re not the only one he’s ripped off this week.”“I’m not?” I ask surprised wi
To Love You Hurts I Ache For You.
“Keri, love. Can I have a word before you open?” Mrs. Brown's soft-spoken voice reaches me as I pull the door to my bakery open. “Yes, of course, Mrs. Brown. You know I always have time for you.” Removing the key from the lock, I spin around and make my way to where Mrs. Brown is standing, shoving the key into my bag. I also try not to be distracted by the scent of Tobias's cologne, which is being carried away by the whisper of a breeze that brushes past me. “Kip told me what happened last night,” Mrs. Brown begins with a hint of bitterness coating her words. “I will admit that it was me who put him up to the idea of asking you out. It took some badgering on my behalf to get his confidence up. But never in my days would I have suggested such an act if I had known that you married the same man who tried to evict you, straight after you found out that your boyfriend got your evil little sister pregnant.” My heart grows heavy at her use of her words, and I start to feel offended by th
To Love You Hurts Family Betrayal.
TOBIAS:I stride out of the bakery, sensing Keri’s gaze following me out the door. It’s heated. Confused. Curious.I am not certain if she has taken my statement seriously, but by the time the sun sets and our conversation concludes, she will realise how genuine it is.Not to sound like a cocky bastard, but I do intend to claim her tonight. To have her withering beneath me. Moaning my name incoherently as she tumbles over the edge time and time again.I want to drown in her arousal, grow deaf from her screams of ecstasy, and submit to her every desire.It is time for me to take control of my life and reclaim what is rightfully mine, and Keri Landry is mine. I will be the first to admit that I am a self-absorbed jerk who has spent his entire existence lost in the shadows of my nightmares, frantically searching for her.Our differences make us comparable to oil and water. But if we can resolve our differences, we will be explosive. Setting everything on fire that we come into contac
To Love You Hurts A Desirable Mist.
After I finish closing the bakery up for the day, I place today’s unsold items into a box to be sent to the City Mission for the unfortunate. Then I make myself a cup of coffee and sit down at one of the tables in a lightly dimmed corner of the shop. I swipe my finger across the screen of my phone and unlock it. Tapping on the gallery icon, I tap on the folder that is filled with photos of me and Ryan. There is one photo in particular that I like to stare at because it's the most recent one I have of him. It’s the photo of Ryan sitting on the back of his pickup truck, shirtless, on the beach with a bottle of beer in his hand. Hues of amber, red, purple, and blue are splashed across the horizon, reflecting off the water in waves. Ryan looks like he is on top of the world – living his best life. His shoulder-length hair is tied into a man-bun, displaying his undercut. His green eyes glisten with joy and his straight pearly white teeth are on full display. I miss him. Gods, I mis
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To Love You Hurts Are You Happy?
EPILOGUE: TOBIAS:The waves fiercely crash against the shoreline behind us as the sun rays beam upon us.“I do.”Tears of joy brim my eyes as she utters two small words that mean everything and so much more to me. She is officially mine. Again. This time by choice.“You may now kiss the bri-” Before the priest finishes his sentence, I reach for my wife, crushing my lips against hers as I seal the deal between us. Keri smiles against my lips. “How does it feel to be a married woman by choice, baby?”“Perfect. How does it feel to be married and a father of twins?” She has a mischievous glint lining her eyes.“Like the lost pieces to my life have finally pieced themselves back together,” I reply honestly.I turn around and look at my children sitting beside one another with a large grin on their faces as they sit on the white chairs in the sand. Sawyer is holding a small bouquet of flowers, and Ryan, an empty small pillow that not long ago held our wedding rings. My gaze shifts further i
To Love You Hurts Let Me Explain.
TOBIAS:A persistent knock raps on the timber door, catching me off guard as I flip my steak over on the grill. Turning the BBQ off, I move my steak to the side, taking it off the heat so it won’t overcook. The banging on the door starts again, and my strides become larger until I reach the door and yank it open.“Why the fuck do you continue to bang on my-” The words fall from my lips when my gaze collides with Keris'.What the fuck is she doing here?How did she know I was here?Fuck… Fuck… Fuck…“Keri, I… Uh…”Slap!Before I can finish my sentence, her palm collides with the side of my face. Lifting my hand, I cradle my cheek, dampening the stinging sensation spreading across it. She looks pissed off. Like she could murder me, and I don’t blame her.“So, it’s true. You’ve been here for two months?” She hisses, enraged to find me here. In the same country and not behind bars like I should be.“Yes.” I state firmly, gritting my teeth.“You bastard!” She cries out, shaking her head. “
To Love You Hurts The Lake House.
THREE MONTHS LATER:“We need to reschedule today's’ meeting,” Mel looks up at me from her desk, sounding a little strange. “I’m not feeling well, and I need to go over the new contract Adem sent through for a new deal he wants to cut with us. I aim to be on my A-game before facing him.”“I can get Davis to come in and go over it with you? Two sets of eyes are better than one, and unfortunately, I’m still trying to get up to speed with everything going on as it is.”“Davis is unavailable today. He is at the hospital with Ava.”I know I shouldn’t ask, and I don't understand why I give a rat’s ass about her after all the grief she has caused me in the past, but I can’t help myself. “What’s wrong with my sister?” My voice sounds harsher than I had intended.Gnawing on her inner cheek, Mels’ brows furrow as she raises her gaze to meet mine. “She was standing on a chair, screwing in a light bulb when their oldest girl came running into the living room, accidentally colliding with the chair.
To Love You Hurts The Guilt.
“You need to stop being so hard on yourself, Keri,” El speaks softly, resting a gentle hand on my shoulder. “Under the circumstances, you have done a remarkable job with the twins, and one day, they will eventually realise that you have always had their best interest at heart. If there is one thing I know for certain, it’s that being a parent is a learning process, too. After you have given birth, you are not handed a parenting manual. You learn as you grow together as a family; sometimes, the road we pave isn’t easy. But it sure as hell is fulfilling when you reach the end of that bumpy road.”I take a moment to let her words sink in and wipe my eyes dry as I nod my head; agreeing with her. “You’re right,” I whisper, patting her hand that remains on my shoulder. “It’s been four years now, and I am still as clueless as I was yesterday on how to parent my children correctly.”“Everything that has transpired into this mess with Tobias and Coach Matty, isn’t your fault. I need you to hea
To Love You Hurts It's Your Fault.
As the front door to Kip and Elz home opens, I glance at Officer Marcus and give him a small smile that falls short of reaching my eyes – a silent expression of gratitude for his safe escort here. He offers me a brief nod, pivots on his heel, and walks away without uttering a single word.“Oh, my gawds, Keri!” El screeches as she yanks the door wide open and pulls me into her loving embrace.I lean into her, tears streaming down my face as my heart shatters further. I feel an overwhelming urge to express my emotions loudly. To express my frustration and lament that the universe and Gods have conspired against my happiness. Yet, I find myself without that feeling. I search within my soul to find my strength and muster the bravery to stand before the twins as they come rushing towards me.“Mummy, mummy… we missed you last night.” They say in unison as they fling their arms around me.El rubs my back as she gently pulls away from our embrace. Our eyes collide, and she utters the words, ‘
To Love You Hurts A Million Years And One Day.
I shut my eyes, attuned to the strong and rhythmic pulse of Tobias’ heart, my body half entwined with his. His fingers glide softly up and down my spine as he lies on his back while his gaze remains fixed on the ceiling. We haven't slept; we've only been exploring each other's bodies on an intimate level, compensating for lost moments and creating memories that will linger for years ahead. I press my face against his chest, a deep sigh escaping my swollen lips as I cling to him with all my strength. I long for a chance where time could freeze, allowing us to savor the precious last moments that Kip has generously given us. The sun has risen, birds are chirping, and early morning traffic for churchgoers echoes through the room. There is so much I wish to say to Tobias, but I don’t want to ruin this moment. Though we showed each other how we felt about one another on a deeper level, using our bodies to express ourselves, I still feel like there is so much unsaid between us.“I want you
To Love You Hurts Use Me For Your Pleasure.
TOBIAS:The soft caress of her lips is like a lifeline I desperately try to cling to. Warm. Soft. Sensual.I hate to think that this could be the last time I get to feel her like this as she passionately tries to kiss away my deepest and darkest fears. I’ll love her until my dying breath. It’s always been her, and it always will be. I am undeserving of her love, her warmth, and time.“Don’t speak… Just feel, Tobias. Use me for pleasure.”“Don’t say that,” I murmur, pulling away from our kiss. My gaze travels down her body, and she has no idea what the vision of seeing her in my clothes does to me.“I’m serious, Tobias. If now is all we have together. I want you to take what you need from me.”Lowering my pants down my hips, my cock springs free, and I watch through half-lidded eyes as she licks her lips like a starved little kitten looking for its next meal. She lowers herself onto her knees, gazing up at me, with the moonlight accentuating her natural beauty. I lean against the glass
To Love You Hurts Don't Leave Us.
I slowly feel myself surfacing from the deep slumber that embraced me. Reaching across the bed, I search for the twins, and when I am met with air, I jolt awake in a frenzy as last night’s terror claws at my chest. I open my eyes, and my vision slowly adjusts in the darkness.“Tobias, is that you?” I whisper, squinting towards the far corner of a room that isn’t mine.Sitting in an armchair with the moonlight illuminating the room, Tobias is leaning forward with a bottle of Whiskey dangling between his wide-spread legs. He stares down at the bottle, tilting his head to the side as he swirls the amber-coloured liquid at the bottom.“Go back to sleep, baby.” He mutters in a soft tone, raising his head to meet my gaze. “It’s still early, and you need your rest.”I notice that he’s wearing nothing but a black pair of satin pajama pants. His hair looks damp as if he’s just stepped out of a shower, and the woody scent of his body wash faintly lingers in the air.“Have you been sitting in th
To Love You Hurts Utterly Useless.
TOBIAS:My sedan comes to a screeching halt as I pull into Mattys’ driveway. Pulling the handbrake up, I don’t bother killing the engine and push the door open. Exiting the vehicle without slamming the door shut behind me, I race up the stairs, giving Link the death stare of a lifetime.“Where the fuck is she?” I growl, curling my hands into tight balls at my sides. Rage licks my flesh, setting every inch of it on fire. Without uttering a single word, he points to the door, indicating that she is inside. I bite down on my molars and shove my finger in his face. “You are fucking fired!” I bark in a breathy and murderous tone.So fucking fired!I vividly hear movement inside the house, like there is a struggle, followed by a muffled whimper and I spring into action, realising that my Keri could be in grave danger. I take one step back from the door and I kick it in. Link rushes inside, and my blood turns to ice when I see Keri pressed up against the wall with Matty trying to rip her pan
