Dennis“Hey, I’m at the door…” Mia’s voice sounded over the phone just before she hung up.I got up, hurried to the door and opened it while she strolled in, with a naughty smile plastered across her face. “That was fast. I wasn’t expecting you for another five minutes.” I let out as I closed the door and then turned back to find her naked.Mia had stripped naked and not even her lingerie was left on her body. It was all bare for my eyes to feed on.“Like what you see?” She asked when she saw my mouth opened and my eyes glued on her body.She always wore tight dresses that hugged every curve in her body, so I always knew she had a great body. I just never imagined it would look like what was standing before me. She was a beautiful work of art. To think I was having a rethink before she arrived. Sonia had crossed my mind as I pulled into the hotel, and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do that to her. I changed my mind and was going to call things off with Mia just as she arrived. I had
SoniaA broad smile lined my face as the plane touched down in Atlanta. My heart raced a bit as I thought about what Jeff’s reaction would be when he sees me. I kept this a secret from him until the last minute. Not like I wanted to though, Dennis had pissed me off, and I needed to get away from him to clear my head. It wasn’t until the last minute when I was about boarding that I called Jeff. He was surprised but also happy, especially since he had asked me to come pay him a visit, but I came up with an excuse.“Are you sure you're okay with it?” I asked, pretending like I was okay to cancel if he didn't want it.“Of course, babe. Don’t worry about anything. I’ve got it all handled.” Hearing him say that floored me. Talk about a man being so intentional about his woman.True to his word, the moment I stepped off the plane, a polished black town car was waiting for me, the driver holding a sign with my name. My surprise turned into wonder as I sank into the luxurious leather seats. T
FreyaMy night was longer than usual. It felt like it was never going to end, as I found it so hard to find sleep. After the tense kiss Victor and I shared, my head and heart started conflicting with each other. I just couldn’t stop thinking about the whole thing. I thought it was all gone after the cold face wash that made me sleep right off, but then, I woke up thinking it was morning, only to find out I had only slept for three minutes.“Just three minutes!” I had screamed and then buried my face in the pillow, which muffled my scream. For about an hour, I lay there and stared blankly at the roof. Falling in love with Victor was a bad idea… not like bad, bad, but it would definitely make me lose focus. I tend to do that when I’m in love. That’s why my past relationships always ended in my heart getting broken. It’s the same thing that happened with Dennis. I was too in love to notice the big red flag he was wrapped in. I just wanted to love and be loved in return…After tossing
DennisI found myself smirking when my phone rang and Mia’s name came up. A quick recollection of the previous night came to my mind and I smirked again.“Mia, what’s up?” I asked, leaning back in my chair, barely paying attention as I scanned through emails.“I thought I said you shouldn’t call or do anything until I reach out to you. Have you forgotten what you are so soon?” I asked, trying to be naughty, but she seemed not in the mood for jokes, Her voice was hesitant at first, then rushed, like she couldn’t get the words out fast enough. “That’s not why I called.” She cut in sharply.“Dennis, I just overheard something... Freya’s transferring you to the new branch. Effective immediately. I thought you should know.” She added while I immediately froze, the phone nearly slipping from my hand. “What?” I hissed.“She had a meeting with the board this morning. It’s done, Dennis. She told her assistant to start the paperwork.”My blood boiled. “Are you sure about this?”“Yes,” Mia whis
FreyaI waited till Dennis was out of my compound before I made my way into the house. I slammed the door shut behind me, the echo vibrating through the house. My heart was pounding, my cheek still stung as I hurried upstairs into the room, but it was nothing compared to the fire roaring in my chest.He hit me. Dennis. The man I once trusted, once loved. I never thought he could sink so low. I had done nothing but love him and showed him time after time how much he meant to me, but he dared put his hands on me?Storming back into the living room, I grabbed the half-full glass of whiskey I’d left on the bar cart earlier. I didn’t even care about the burn as I took a long, hard sip. The liquid scorched my throat, but it didn’t dull the anger. Nothing could.How dare he? Accusing me of cheating? Like I owe him any loyalty? Like I wasn’t already humiliated by his reckless affair with Sonia. The betrayal cut deeper than any slap ever could. And now, he had the audacity to come into my home,
Victor“Urghhh… I think I should rest now.” I muttered to myself as I sent the final copies of the contract to my assistant. I should have worked on the document at the office, but I was so occupied with some urgent paperwork. I got home so tired, but I couldn’t go to bed yet, not until I went over the fifty pages of document, signed it and then sent it to my assistant to finish up. I turned off my laptop, and stretched as I made my way into the bathroom for a quick shower.I got back into the room just as my phone started to ring. I moved over to the desk where I left it, and glancing over, I saw the name flashing on the screen. It was one of my informants. “Yes, speak!” I let out firmly.“Sir,” he said urgently. “Dennis was at Freya’s house.” “He... hit her,” the voice hesitated, as if bracing for my reaction. “What? What happened? Is she okay?”“Yes, she is. She handled it.” He replied and I felt my anger surge.“What the heck do you mean she handled it? You mean you guys sta
SoniaI opened my eyes and found myself wrapped in the warmth of Jeff’s arms, his steady heartbeat a soothing rhythm against my ear. The golden morning sunlight streamed through the curtains, bathing the room in a soft glow. I tilted my head to look up at him, and he was already awake, watching me with that slow, crooked smile that always made my stomach flutter. “Good morning, beautiful,” he murmured, his voice husky and filled with tenderness. “Good morning,” I whispered back, unable to stop the smile spreading across my face. “Why were you staring so hard?” I quizzed while he smiled. “I just can’t get over how beautiful it is to wake up next to your beautiful face every morning. I love you so much.” He chimed in while I blushed. “And I love you too.” I chimed in too, while his fingers brushed a strand of hair from my cheek, and then his lips captured mine in a kiss that deepened until it felt like the world outside the bed didn’t exist. One kiss turned into another, and bef
Dennis I woke up still with the thought of Freya troubling my soul. Last night was one of the longest nights I’ve had my entire life.I barely slept. The memory of Freya’s eyes, cold and distant, haunted me all night. I couldn’t believe what had happened, couldn’t believe I had let things get so out of control. I had let my emotions get the best of me. I may not love Freya that much, but a part of me still beats for her, and that was the first time I would be putting my hands on a woman. She brought out the beast in me. If only she hadn’t tried to prove stubborn… but then, I should have controlled myself too, knowing what I stood to gain.Now, I’m afraid she might have slipped through my fingers, and if I didn’t act fast, I would lose everything I had been working toward… the lifestyle, the power, her wealth.One thing though, I knew Freya better than anyone, all it would take was the right words, the right gesture, and she would forget all about what happened. It always worked, and
SoniaAs I stepped into the store, I barely spared a glance at the bright fluorescent lights or the soft hum of customers moving around me. My focus was entirely on getting my groceries and getting out.Not that I particularly enjoyed shopping for basic necessities. No, I hated it. It reminded me of how low I had sunk, how far I had fallen from the life I once had. The life where I could walk into high-end boutiques and splurge on designer bags without batting an eye. But now? Now, I was stuck here, clutching my nearly empty wallet and calculating every single item I picked up like some desperate, broke girl. I sucked in a sharp breath, trying not to let my irritation show as I scanned the price tags. Every single one seemed to mock me. A box of cereal was enough to take out a chunk of what little I had left. A bottle of milk? That’s practically robbery. A muscle in my jaw ticked as I stared at my basket, already feeling the heavy weight of frustration settle in my chest. This
SoniaI sat on the couch in my tiny, almost-suffocating apartment, my nails tapping impatiently against the armrest. The cheap fabric scratched against my skin. Of course, it was manageable, but it was such a far cry from the luxurious furniture I once lounged on without a care. My phone screen lit up with another failed call attempt. Blocked.I gritted my teeth, fighting the urge to throw the damn thing across the room. Dennis had completely shut me out. No texts, no calls, no way of reaching him. I let out a bitter laugh. After everything I did for him. After all the times I had his back, all the times I fought for him, lied for him, gave up my damn dignity for him… this is how he repays me? I even went against my best friend and this is all I get in return? He’s treating me like I’m nothing. Like I never even mattered. The worst part? I knew Dennis. I knew how his mind worked. He wasn’t avoiding me because he felt guilty. Dennis never felt guilt. No, he was staying away bec
Freya The moment I finished eating, I rushed upstairs, my heart fluttering as I pulled out my phone. I barely hesitated before dialing Victor’s number. He picked up almost immediately, his deep voice sending a shiver down my spine. “Freya.” Just the way he said my name made my breath hitch slightly. There was something warm, possessive, and almost relieved in the way he spoke, like he had been holding his breath waiting for me to call. Before I could even respond, the screen changed. He had switched to a video call. I let out a soft laugh, shaking my head as I answered. His face appeared on my screen, and for a second, I just stared. His sharp features, dark, piercing eyes, and that slight smirk that always made my stomach flutter, it all hit me at once. “I miss you so damn much, babe. It’s like I’m lost here, I can’t even do anything well anymore.” He let out.“You just saw me yesterday, Victor.” I couldn’t hide the amusement in my voice. He scoffed, shaking his head.
DennisI leaned back in my chair, a smug grin stretching across my face as I tapped my fingers rhythmically against the desk. I had won. Freya’s dad must be losing his damn mind right now, trying to figure out how to bury the bomb I just dropped on him. Freya is my wife. Not by choice, of course, but the world doesn’t need to know that. I knew Edward well enough to predict his next move. He’d never let a scandal like this stain his family’s reputation. He would do what any powerful businessman would damage control. That meant he had two options. Either make the marriage public and spin the narrative in a way that favors them, or arrange an extravagant event to announce it. Either way, it worked in my favor. One way or another, Freya will be mine again. I chuckled, leaning forward, my fingers hovering over the keyboard. The thought of watching her face as she realized she had no choice but to accept me back into her life was almost too good. She hates me now, sure. But Fre
FreyaI stretched as I woke up, the soft hum of the afternoon sun filtering through the curtains. I hadn’t meant to doze off, but the exhaustion of the past few hours had finally caught up with me. Yawning, I slid out of bed and padded downstairs, my bare feet making light taps against the wooden floor. My stomach grumbled, and I instinctively made my way toward the kitchen, hoping to grab something quick to eat. As soon as I stepped in, the last thing I expected was to see my dad standing at the stove, stirring something in a pan. I blinked, leaning against the doorway with my arms crossed. “Since when do you cook?” Dad glanced over his shoulder, a smirk playing on his lips. “Since my daughter decided to disappear on a secret trip with her new love and thought I was too naive to figure it out.” My heart stopped in a funny way and I froze in place, my eyes widening. What?!I laughed nervously. “What are you talking about?” He turned fully this time, resting the wooden spoo
SoniaI stared blankly out of the window as the car moved through the city streets, the neon lights of passing buildings blurring into streaks of color. The past few days have been nothing short of a nightmare. Getting out on bail should have felt like freedom, but instead, it was a cruel reminder of how fast my life had spiraled out of control. The money my mother gave me was nearly gone. My resources? Depleted. My security? Shattered. I had no home of my own, no stability, no real allies left. All the people who once admired me and wanted to be with me had all disappeared the moment I got into this mess. Pathetic. I clenched my fists in my lap, my nails digging into my palms as the realization settled in. I needed a plan. A solid one. One that wouldn’t just get me out of this mess but would secure my future. Jeff was my best bet. But with our breakup, that door was shut. Locked. Dead-bolted. And I was the one who had slammed it shut by underestimating him. A bitte
FreyaThe jet touched down smoothly, and as soon as the stairs were lowered, I made my way down, expecting to call a cab or have Chloe send one over. But the moment I stepped onto the tarmac, my eyes widened in surprise. A sleek black car was already waiting. Standing beside it was a man built like a damn tank… tall, broad-shouldered, dressed in all black, and with a face so stern it looked like he hadn’t smiled in years. I slowed my steps, my brows furrowing slightly. Who was this? Before I could ask, he took a step forward and gave me a slight nod. “Miss Freya,” he said, his voice deep and authoritative. “I’m Jordan, your personal security detail until Mr. Whitmore arrives. I’ll also be your driver.” My lips parted slightly in shock. Personal security? Driver? Victor… Of course. A warmth spread through me, and I shook my head with a soft chuckle. He really went all out, didn’t he? “You mean to tell me Victor actually sent you just for me?” I asked, still proc
Victor The moment I stepped back into the villa, the silence swallowed me whole. The place felt… different. The same villa. The same luxury. The same perfect view outside. But it wasn’t the same. Because she wasn’t here. I let out a slow, frustrated exhale and raked a hand through my hair, trying to shake off the unease creeping into my bones. The logical part of my brain kept repeating what I already knew, Freya was safe. She was on my jet, heading straight home, and the moment she landed, my best bodyguard would be there waiting to escort her. But logic didn’t do a damn thing to silence the voice screaming in my head that I should’ve been on that plane with her. I should’ve ignored the damn meeting. Should’ve put my business second, for once, and just gone with her. I paced across the room, fists clenching and unclenching. My mind refused to settle, jumping from one worst-case scenario to another. What if something went wrong? What if Dennis or Sonia had already put their p
VictorThe second Freya ended the call, she turned to me, her face set with determination. “I have to leave like right now...” I felt my entire body tense at her words. “Yes, we need to go.” My response was instant, firm. She blinked, startled by my reaction. “Victor… you can’t come with me. You know that too, right?” “No,” I repeated, stepping closer, my hands gripping her arms as I stared into her eyes. “You are not going back there alone. If Dennis and Sonia are out, we don’t know what they’re planning. It’s too dangerous.” She exhaled sharply, tilting her head as if trying to reason with me. “Victor, I understand you’re worried, but you can’t come with me. You have things to do here, and you can’t abandon that to come with me at such unplanned short notice.” I shook my head, my grip tightening slightly. “And I’m telling you that I won’t let you go into that situation without me.” She sighed, placing her hands on my chest in an attempt to soothe me. “Victor, you have a