Sonia“Excuse me please, I need to use the restroom…” I let out as I quickly jumped to my feet.“Alright. But are you okay though? You look so worried? Is something going on that I need to know about?” Freya asked, looking so concerned, and she should rightly be. How could she tell that to me? She was shamelessly f*cking my man, and she still had the guts to tell me! How wicked can she be??“Oh no, I’m okay, I just need to get in there, I’m so pressed. I’ll be right back.” I said, and then scurried off without waiting for a response from her. “Dennis and I had a makeup s*x last night, and it was so passionate and sweet. He was so gentle and paid so much attention to my body…” Freya’s words kept ringing in my head and ears as I made my way into the restroom. The whole place was empty and that made me happy. I locked the door and then quickly put a call through to Dennis. He ignored me the first time, but that didn’t stop me. I kept trying and on the fifth ring, he finally answered.
FreyaI could feel Sonia’s eyes glued on my body as I made my way out of the restaurant and straight to the car to meet who she thinks is her husband. “Heyyy beautiful…” Victor let out with a smile while he leaned forward to hug me. “How’s your day going? Interesting I guess, since you need saving from your best friend.” He added quickly, and I could tell he was teasing from the way his gaze went from me to staring in the direction of the restaurant.Sonia was still standing at the table and staring at the car, but she couldn’t see anything because of the tinted glasses. However, judging from the heated look on her face, it was obvious she was boiling with anger. If only she could, she would have raced toward us and dragged ‘Dennis’ out of the car, give him the beating of his life for cheating on her…“I know right… I know she’s regretting ever agreeing to her man dating me right now.” I added, too, while Victor chuckled. “Trust me, she loves the money they’re getting more than any
FreyaI could walk into this spa any time and I would still be attended to with great care, but still, I love to make appointments prior to my visit. “Did they change the decor in here or has it been that long since I came here?” Sonia let out as we got into the massage room.“Yes, we did change some things to make the experience better for our gorgeous clients like you… and then, yes, it’s been a while since we had the pleasure of working on you, ma’am.” Ryan let out while we both looked in his direction immediately.We had no idea he was in the other room and listening to us. He had a broad smile as we all locked eyes. “Ryan!!” Sonia and I both let out and the next thing I knew, she was in his arms hugging and pressing him tightly to her body, which made me wonder why, but I tried not to look surprised.“I missed you, Ryan.” She let out while he finally managed to fight free from her tight grip. “We missed you here as well,” he chimed in, and before she could hug him again, he qu
SoniaI thought seeing Dennis' face would douse the embarrassment I got from the stupid masseuse. How could he turn down a sexy woman like me? How dare he? Anyway, it’s his loss, if he doesn’t want to have me, it’s his loss and he can f*ck off for all I care. The moment he turned his back on me and walked out of the room, any bit of attraction I had for him vanished immediately. I was back to thinking about my husband. I turned around and saw Freya on call with him. I was still very mad at him, but his voice somehow calmed my nerves and I really wanted to talk to him. “I want to talk to him… let me…” I hadn’t finished when I heard the beep at the end of the call. Freya had hung up. She actually ended the call, and it didn’t matter that she said it was Dennis who did it. I knew she didn’t want me to talk to him, else, she would have asked him to wait and let me join the call. But I wasn’t going to let that bother me. I knew the best way to get my way. I would just go home with he
Freya“Clowns…” that was all I could say as I sat at my dressing table in front of my computer, watching as the two fools made a fool of themselves. It was so satisfying to watch them think they were doing their thing behind my back, not knowing I was watching and hearing every damn thing. They might have just talked out instead of suppressing the emotions and anger that they tried so hard to hide in their muffled voices.I kept sipping my juice while laughing and watching them clown on. How fast the tables have turned, and do I love it? Oh yes, I absolutely love it. Dennis got me juice and pizza on his way back from work, and was hoping we would have dinner together. But the second he heard Sonia was in the house, he became restless and suddenly remembered he was full. He asked me to enjoy dinner while he excused himself to get something downstairs in the living room. I knew he was going to Sonia’s room, but I just played along. I let him press his lips against my forehead befor
Dennis I couldn’t sleep well throughout the night. After the drama Sonia displayed last night, I was on my way in over my head. I kept tossing on the bed till Freya noticed and asked if anything was going on.I pretended everything was fine and that I just wanted her in my arms. She smiled and rolled into my arms while I kissed her and then pretended to sleep off.I didn’t. A few minutes later when I was sure she was back to sleeping, I opened my eyes and stayed that way for a long time. I managed to get some sleep before dawn but once it was morning and Freya woke up, I got up too.“Good morning, my love.” I chimed in as a placed a deep kiss on her lips. She smiled, and I held her tight in my arms.“Good morning, were you able to get some sleep? You seemed disturbed throughout the night?” She asked while I smiled.“I wasn’t disturbed, and I was able to sleep once I was holding you in my arms.” I replied while she nodded.“That’s good then. I have a meeting very early in the morning
Freya“You know I never thought about it that way… thank you for always having my back. I would have been so naive without you.” I finally let out while he smiled.“I love you, and that’s what you do when you’re in love, have your partner’s back.” He chimed in.At least both husband and wife have that in common - delusion.They both think they have me fooled and hooked on their lies, when in fact they are the ones in my trap.“You look so beautiful today. I wish I could stay with you all day and see your face. But since I can’t have that, I’d just settle for a nice picture of you.” He added sharply and then took out his phone.“Ohh, my battery is low… can I use yours?” He chimed in while I nodded and passed it to him. He took a few pictures and then went on to do some other things in the name of sending them to his phone, but I knew he was doing something else. I didn’t attempt to interrupt him though, I just let him do his thing while I focused on packing my things.“Here, I’m done.
FreyaI stepped out of the building, the faint evening breeze brushing against my skin as the golden hues of the sunset painted the sky. The driver was still standing by the car, his head slightly bowed as he spotted me. He opened the door with a respectful nod while I offered him a polite smile before stepping inside… and then I froze. There he was. Victor.He sat in the backseat, dressed in an impeccably tailored suit that hugged his broad shoulders perfectly. A dark navy blue, paired with a crisp white shirt and a slim black tie. He looked… breathtaking. His neatly styled hair, the faint stubble on his jawline, and that warm, mischievous smile tugging at his lips, it was unfair how effortlessly handsome he was. And to think I wasn’t expecting to see him in the car. I thought he just sent the car over to pick me up.Ohh… what a pleasant surprise! A relief from the nightmare I had been enduring with Dennis and Sonia in my hair.“Hi,” I managed to say, biting back a smile as I se
Victor The hum of the jet engines was steady, a reminder that we were moments away from takeoff. I sat back in my seat, staring out the window as the crew moved around. My phone buzzed, snapping me out of my thoughts. I picked it up and saw Stacey’s name flashing on the screen. “Hey, Stace,” I answered, trying to sound neutral, but my voice betrayed a hint of melancholy. “Victor,” she said, her tone cautious, “are you okay?” She asked while I blinked weakly.“I’m fine,” I replied, though the lump in my throat said otherwise. There was a pause before she asked, “Freya didn’t come, did she?” I exhaled softly. “No… no, she didn’t.” Her silence was louder than words. Finally, she said, “I don’t get it. I talked to her earlier, and she sounded excited about going with you. She even asked what kind of trip it was.” She let out while I frowned, confused but unwilling to let my hopes rise again. “She was probably talking about work or something else, Stacey. It’s okay. I’m not mad
Freya I woke up feeling like my chest was weighed down by a hundred bricks. The room was silent, except for the faint hum of the heater in the bathroom, but my thoughts were anything but quiet. I couldn’t stop replaying the events of the past few hours. Victor professing his love… Stacey’s words… and my own conflicted emotions. Was I rushing into something again?That question haunted me as I stared at the ceiling. I had a pattern, and I hated that I couldn’t seem to break free from it. Dennis had been my rebound after my last heartbreak, and look where that got me. I didn’t even take time to heal then. I just jumped in headfirst, hoping love would fix me. In my defense, I actually didn’t want to jump into another relationship that fast… I had made up my mind not to even try anything called love again but that evil b*tch, Sonia. She made me believe Dennis was the man I was made for and just the right piece for my life to have meaning. Silly me… I fell for it…Dennis is out of the
VictorThe doorbell jolted me out of sleep, echoing through the house like an alarm. I had slept late thinking about Freya and it was just overwhelming. Talking to Stacey had helped a bit, but the relief cleared off once doubts and errors started creeping in. I stayed in bed for a long time, tossing around until I was finally able to force myself to sleep…Hearing the doorbell, I was going to ignore it at first, since I wasn’t expecting anyone, but then, my heart raced, and for a split second, I thought it might be Freya. What if she came over to the house instead? I didn’t even check the time… I just jumped out of bed, threw on a shirt, and hurried downstairs. A million thoughts swirled in my head as I approached the door. Is she here? Did she decide to come with me after all? But why would she come to the house though? We agreed to meet at the airport…But when I opened the door, my heart sank. “Anna?” I let out, my voice laced with surprise and disappointment, which I was sure sh
StaceyI had barely ended the call with Freya when my phone buzzed again. I glanced at the screen and sighed. Victor. I didn’t even need to pick up to know why he was calling, but I answered anyway. “Hey, Victor,” I said, keeping my tone casual as I leaned back into the couch. “Stace…” His voice was low and hesitant, which was so unlike him that I immediately knew this was serious. “I think I screwed up.” He let out while I smirked a little to myself but kept my voice neutral. “What did you do this time?” I quizzed.There was a long pause, followed by a deep sigh. “I told Freya.” “Told her what?” I asked, even though I already knew where this was going. “About how I feel,” he admitted. His voice sounded tight, like he was bracing himself for me to scold him. “And?” I prompted, trying to keep the amusement out of my voice. “And I think I made a mistake,” he said quickly, his words tumbling over each other. “She’s going through so much right now… Sonia, Dennis, all the chaos
Freya The ride home was painfully quiet. I hated awkward silences, and this one stretched between Victor and me like a heavy fog. That was why, after our little talk, I wanted to take a ride home, but he wouldn’t let me. I knew it would be awkward being in the same car, but he insisted on taking me home. In his words - after all, I brought you out here. It’s courtesy that I take you home. Besides, I need to be sure you’re home and safe. I wouldn’t be able to rest if I don’t drop you off myself…I stared out the window, trying to focus on the passing streetlights, but all I could think about was his confession earlier. I felt… conflicted. Victor, as always, was polite and composed, his hands steady on the wheel, his jaw set in a way that made him unreadable. When we pulled up in front of the house, I hesitated before unbuckling my seatbelt. “Freya,” he said softly, finally finding his voice and breaking the silence. I turned to him, clutching my bag tighter. “Yes?” I let out so
VictorI couldn’t take my eyes off Freya as she sat across from me. She looked even more beautiful than she had ever been. It’s evening already and her light makeup was still sitting perfectly on her pretty face, further enhanced by the restaurant’s warm lights. There was something about the way she carried herself, the way she’d put Sonia in her place earlier… it was magical. I’d always known she was special, but today, I’d seen a new side of her. Strong, unyielding, commanding. I was in awe. The bill arrived, and I handled it quickly, eager to step out into the fresh air. When we got outside, Freya paused, looking around at the softly lit scenery surrounding the restaurant. “I don’t feel like going home yet,” she said quietly, her gaze distant but calm. My heart skipped. I was so happy. I didn’t want the evening to end either. “The restaurant has a beautiful garden and some scenic spots,” I offered. “Why don’t we take a look around?” She smiled, a soft, grateful curve of her
Freya As I raced out of the building, I felt a rush of emotions. Her words kept pairing back, and I couldn’t take it anymore. The betrayal, the lies, the sheer audacity… it was all too much. My chest felt tight, like I couldn’t pull in enough air, and the dizziness hit me out of nowhere as I kept stumbling on.The world around me spun, and my legs started getting heavy till they couldn’t carry my weight anymore. I knew I was going to fall. My head was so light and my eyes were blank. I was going to pass out and soon enough, my legs eventually gave way. I braced for the hard impact of the pavement, but it never came. Strong arms caught me just in time. “Freya!” Victor’s voice was sharp with concern, and he quickly guided me to lean against his chest. “Breathe, Freya. Just breathe.” “I… I can’t,” I choked out, struggling to draw in air. “Yes, you can,” he said firmly, his hand gently rubbing my back. “Focus on me. In through your nose, out through your mouth. Slowly.” He let out
FreyaMy morning went by in a rush. I would be meeting with Sonia today, and I didn’t want that to affect my work, so I made sure to attend to everything on my morning schedule. The moment I sat in my chair, I was buried in work and didn’t even realize time had gone by so quickly until my phone rang. Once I saw Victor’s face lit up my screen, I knew it was noon already. I had told him to just call me when he gets here and not bother coming up into the office.“I’m outside,” he said simply. “Be right down,” I replied, “I just need to wrap up the final touches on this email… and I’m done! I’ll be with you in a second.” I let out and then hung up.I quickly grabbed my bag and smoothed my outfit while I made my way out of the office. My heart thudded as I hurried to the elevator, desperate not to keep him waiting another second.When I stepped outside, Victor was waiting near his car, leaning against the passenger side door. His calm demeanor always had a way of grounding me, even when
FreyaI woke up in my mom’s bed, more relieved than ever. I sat up and stayed in bed for some minutes. I had woken up briefly in the middle of the night, thought about everything again and determined not to let it get to me. I knew what I was getting into right from time so it shouldn’t be so much bother that things were going this way. People will always talk, and maybe it’s just my turn to get talked about. I’m just going to keep my head high while I get my ‘win’ and staying at home and wallowing wasn’t an option. I’d just drown in my own thoughts if I didn’t keep myself busy. I stood up, grabbed the family photo, and made my way back to my room. I sat the photo by my bedside and went into the bathroom to freshen up. In no time, I was done and all dressed in a sharp navy suit, I grabbed my bag and made my way downstairs. To my surprise, my dad was already seated at the dining table, scrolling through his tablet while sipping coffee. The slight furrow in his brows gave away his