FAITH
Blaze pulled back, his face flushed, his lips swollen, his hair messy, his eyes wide, his chest heaving, his body rigid. He stared at me, his face blank, his eyes unfocused, his breaths coming out in short, shallow pants.
Then, his eyes flicked down to my stomach, his lips twitching, his shoulders shaking, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
I felt my face burn, my body going rigid, my heart pounding, my chest tightening. “I… I’m hungry…”
Blaze let out a low laugh, his shoulders shaking, his eyes twinkling, his lips curving into a playful smile. “Yeah. I got that.”
I felt my face burn even more, my body stiffening, my chest tightening. &ld
FAITHBlaze’s eyes flickered with something unreadable before he laughed, his shoulders relaxing, his lips curving into a teasing smile. “Hey, we were having a good mood. Do you really want to ruin it with such a serious topic?”He leaned against the countertop, his arms crossing over his chest, his posture casual, his face softening. “And besides, who cares about that? I mean… are you dying to marry me at the moment that you have to know why I don’t want to?”I felt my face heat up, my eyes widening.“What? No!” I sputtered, my arms flailing in protest. “I was just curious!”Blaze’s lips twitched, his eyes twinkling. “Yeah? W
FAITHBlaze’s eyes widened, his body going rigid, his face flushing.My heart pounded, my chest tightening, my fingers curling against the cold doorknob. I could feel his eyes on me, his gaze heavy, intense, burning.His lips parted, his breath hitching, his shoulders tensing. “Faith… do you… do you know what you are saying?”I looked up at him, my chest tightening, my heart fluttering, my lips curving into a small, defiant smile. “Yeah. I know exactly what I’m saying.”His face softened, his eyes darkening, his lips twitching. “Faith…” His voice was low, rough, strained. “You… you don’t… you don’t have to…”I took a step closer, my body brushing against his, my fingers curling against his chest, my eyes locking onto his. “I want to.”His eyes widened, his body freezing, his breath catching. He stared at me, his gaze intense, searching, his jaw clenching, his shoulders tensing.Then—He moved.His lips were on mine, warm, soft, firm, pressing against me with a desperation, a need that
FAITHI stood by the kitchen counter, absentmindedly stirring my tea as my mind replayed last night’s events. My chest felt warm, my heart fluttering, my lips still tingling from his kiss.Blaze.Just the thought of his name sent my pulse racing, my cheeks heating up. I closed my eyes, my fingers curling around the mug, the memory of his touch, his lips, his voice echoing in my mind. I could still feel his warmth, his strength, his presence…“Good morning!”I jolted, nearly spilling my tea as Kristen’s voice echoed through the kitchen. I looked up, my heart pounding, my face flushing as I met her curious gaze.
BLAZEI walked through the office halls, my shoes tapping against the polished marble floors. The buzz of employees surrounded me—keyboards clacking, hushed conversations, phones ringing.Everything was running as it should be. Efficient. Smooth. Controlled. Just the way I liked it.I nodded in acknowledgment as I passed by different departments, checking in on progress reports, offering a few words of encouragement where needed. It was a routine I had done countless times before, yet today, my mind was elsewhere.Faith.I had plans for tonight. Something simple, nothing extravagant—just something to make her happy. She had been through too much, and if I could bring he
FAITHI pushed the door open, the familiar creak echoing through the small hallway of our apartment. My feet felt like lead after a long shift, and all I could think about was the stack of assignments waiting for me on my desk. But tonight wasn’t about that. It was my mom's birthday, and even though I couldn’t afford much, I had managed to bring home her favorite cake. I glanced down at the white box in my hands, hoping it would be enough to make her smile."Mom?" I called out, stepping inside. The apartment felt eerily quiet, but I figured she might be in her room, probably resting after a long day of work herself.As I made my way down the hallway, I heard something—a faint rustling sound coming from her bedroom. My heart quickened. I wasn’t expecting anyone else here. “Mom?” I called again, louder this time, but no answer came.I pushed the door open, and my breath hitched in my throat.There he was—my dad, Ezra, rummaging through my wardrobe like he had every right to be there
FAITHThe words hit me like a punch to the gut. I stared at him, disbelief and horror flooding through me all at once. “Excuse me?”Jared smiled for the first time, as if he hadn’t just said something completely vile. “Should I repeat myself?”I felt sick. “You are joking… right?” I managed to say, though the look in his eyes told me this was anything but a joke.“I assure you,” Jared said, “this is a very real offer. You do the task, get the money, and we all move on from this unfortunate incident. No lawsuits, no bills to pay.”This guy thought he could just stroll in here, make some sleazy offer, and I’d fold?Without thinking, I ripped the IV out of my arm, blood immediately dotting the bed sheets. “Who the hell do you think I am?” I shouted. “Just because I owe you some medical fees doesn’t mean you can talk down to me like this!”Jared blinked in surprise for a moment, but remained calm overall.“Sleep with your boss for 100 grand?” I continued, my fists shaking with the urge to
FAITHAustin words hit me like a brick. I stopped walking, the world around me suddenly feeling colder. “W-What?” I stammered. “Austin, why? Why are you doing this?”He sighed, and it wasn’t the kind of sigh that held any pain or hesitation. It was the kind of sigh you let out when crossing something off a checklist, like breaking up with me was just another errand he had to run. “I don’t know, Faith. I just don’t feel the sparks anymore. And I feel like we’re not putting in equal efforts. I mean, you are always busy with work and studies.”“But I am trying, Austin. I really am. I even saved up a lot of money for your birthday.”There was a brief silence on his end, and I clung to it, hoping that maybe—just maybe—he’d reconsider. “Really?” he finally said, sounding more surprised than anything else.“Yes!” I responded, my voice trembling. “But… but then Ezra took it all away.” I felt a lump form in my throat as I mentioned my dad, but I was willing to bear all of it, hoping he’d see
FAITHI stared into his green eyes, my expression dead serious. I don't know what I was expecting, but it surely wasn't a chuckle from him. He literally laughed, and I swear to God, it was the most attractive sound I had to have ever heard.Even in this situation, when my world had turned upside down, my heart reacted to the sound of his deep laugh.“What?” he asked once he stopped laughing, amusement dancing in his eyes.“What what?” I shot back, reverting back to my seriousness. He tilted his head, confusion etched on his amused features. “I don’t get it. What are you saying?”“Wait,” I paused, doubt flickering within me. “Are you not Jared’s boss?”“Yes, I am. But I am not sure I know what you are talking about.”“Jared said you would pay me $100,000 for sleeping with you,” I clarified. “So for personal reasons, I’m willing to sleep with you four times for $100,000 each time. No negotiations.”His expression shifted from confusion to surprise as the implications of my words sank i
BLAZEI walked through the office halls, my shoes tapping against the polished marble floors. The buzz of employees surrounded me—keyboards clacking, hushed conversations, phones ringing.Everything was running as it should be. Efficient. Smooth. Controlled. Just the way I liked it.I nodded in acknowledgment as I passed by different departments, checking in on progress reports, offering a few words of encouragement where needed. It was a routine I had done countless times before, yet today, my mind was elsewhere.Faith.I had plans for tonight. Something simple, nothing extravagant—just something to make her happy. She had been through too much, and if I could bring he
FAITHI stood by the kitchen counter, absentmindedly stirring my tea as my mind replayed last night’s events. My chest felt warm, my heart fluttering, my lips still tingling from his kiss.Blaze.Just the thought of his name sent my pulse racing, my cheeks heating up. I closed my eyes, my fingers curling around the mug, the memory of his touch, his lips, his voice echoing in my mind. I could still feel his warmth, his strength, his presence…“Good morning!”I jolted, nearly spilling my tea as Kristen’s voice echoed through the kitchen. I looked up, my heart pounding, my face flushing as I met her curious gaze.
FAITHBlaze’s eyes widened, his body going rigid, his face flushing.My heart pounded, my chest tightening, my fingers curling against the cold doorknob. I could feel his eyes on me, his gaze heavy, intense, burning.His lips parted, his breath hitching, his shoulders tensing. “Faith… do you… do you know what you are saying?”I looked up at him, my chest tightening, my heart fluttering, my lips curving into a small, defiant smile. “Yeah. I know exactly what I’m saying.”His face softened, his eyes darkening, his lips twitching. “Faith…” His voice was low, rough, strained. “You… you don’t… you don’t have to…”I took a step closer, my body brushing against his, my fingers curling against his chest, my eyes locking onto his. “I want to.”His eyes widened, his body freezing, his breath catching. He stared at me, his gaze intense, searching, his jaw clenching, his shoulders tensing.Then—He moved.His lips were on mine, warm, soft, firm, pressing against me with a desperation, a need that
FAITHBlaze’s eyes flickered with something unreadable before he laughed, his shoulders relaxing, his lips curving into a teasing smile. “Hey, we were having a good mood. Do you really want to ruin it with such a serious topic?”He leaned against the countertop, his arms crossing over his chest, his posture casual, his face softening. “And besides, who cares about that? I mean… are you dying to marry me at the moment that you have to know why I don’t want to?”I felt my face heat up, my eyes widening.“What? No!” I sputtered, my arms flailing in protest. “I was just curious!”Blaze’s lips twitched, his eyes twinkling. “Yeah? W
FAITHBlaze pulled back, his face flushed, his lips swollen, his hair messy, his eyes wide, his chest heaving, his body rigid. He stared at me, his face blank, his eyes unfocused, his breaths coming out in short, shallow pants.Then, his eyes flicked down to my stomach, his lips twitching, his shoulders shaking, his eyes sparkling with amusement.I felt my face burn, my body going rigid, my heart pounding, my chest tightening. “I… I’m hungry…”Blaze let out a low laugh, his shoulders shaking, his eyes twinkling, his lips curving into a playful smile. “Yeah. I got that.”I felt my face burn even more, my body stiffening, my chest tightening. &ld
FAITHThere was a deafening silence.Blaze froze, his body going rigid, his eyes wide with shock. He stared at me, his face blank, his lips parted, his hands stilling mid-motion, the knife slipping from his fingers and clattering onto the countertop.I watched him, my heart pounding, my chest tightening. I could feel my face heating up, my fingers curling against the cold countertop. I could feel his eyes on me, his gaze heavy, intense, unwavering.Time seemed to slow, the air growing thick, suffocating. I could hear the sound of my own heartbeat, loud, frantic, echoing in my ears.Blaze swallowed, his throat bobbing, his shoulders tensing. “You… you better not be kidding me right now.”I felt a small smile forming on my lips, my head tilting to the side as I watched him, my heart fluttering. “Maybe I am kidding.”His face fell, his body sagging, his eyes darkening. “Faith… please… don’t kid about this.” His voice was low, breathless, his face twisted with pain. “Because what I feel f
FAITHI lifted my chin, crossing my arms over my chest. “Lobster Thermidor. I want to eat Lobster Thermidor.”Blaze’s mouth fell open, his face twisting with shock. “I… I have no fucking clue how to make that.”I narrowed my eyes, my nose scrunching up. “Well, you better figure it out.”Blaze blinked, his body stiffening, his mouth opening and closing like a fish. “But… how? I don’t even know where to start.”I lifted an eyebrow, my arms tightening around my chest. “Google it. Look it up on YouTube. Call one of your fancy chefs and ask them how to make it. I don’t care. Just make it. I’m hungry.&r
FAITHI threw the door open, my face set in a deep frown, my arms crossed tightly over my chest. Blaze stood on the other side, his hand frozen mid-knock, his eyes widening slightly at my sudden appearance.He blinked, his gaze sweeping over my face, his expression softening. “Faith? What’s wrong?”I narrowed my eyes at him, my lips pressing into a pout. “I’m hungry.”Blaze’s eyebrows shot up, his mouth opening slightly. “Oh. Okay. What do you want to eat?”I didn’t answer. I simply shoved him to the side, pushing past him and marching down the hallway, my feet stomping against the floor.Blaze let out a surprised sound, his body turning as he watched me go. “Uh… Faith?”I didn’t look back, my shoulders squared, my head held high as I made my way to the kitchen. I could hear his footsteps behind me, his pace quickening as he hurried to catch up.I stormed into the kitchen, my eyes scanning the room before I walked straight to the counter, my hands gripping the edge as I tried to hoist
FAITHBlaze’s eyes narrowed, his expression hardening. “No. We will go to my study.”Savannah pouted, her lips forming a perfect, practiced pout. “Oh, am I not allowed to go into your bedroom anymore?” She stepped closer, her fingers brushing his arm. “Are we really that distant now?”Blaze’s face turned to stone, his eyes cold, unyielding. “Yes. Exactly. You are not my girlfriend anymore.”Savannah’s pout faded, her lips curving into a teasing smile. “Yet,” she said, her voice light, playful. “You never know. The old spark might be rekindled.”I felt something sharp twist in my chest, my body freezing, my heart pounding. Was she… serious? Was that why she was here?Blaze’s eyes darkened, his jaw clenching. “No, it won’t. That’s not happening.” His voice was cold, firm, leaving no room for argument. “Let’s just hear what you have to say and get this over with.”Savannah’s smile wavered, her eyes flicking to his face, searching for something. But then, she let out a light laugh, her sh