Oh my goodness.
I blinked my eyes blinked a few times to adjust to the light in my surroundings before finally opening them and wow! I have no idea where the hell I was with this annoying sun ray poking its way through the large windows right to my eyes. I try to sit up but felt a sore sensation between my legs, a slight pain shot through me stopping my movements immediately, and that was when I noticed a huge body right next to me. What the hell happened last night? I carefully moved to the side of the king-sized bed and sat up.Looking around the unfamiliar room, memories of last nightâs incident came rushing to my brain in flashes. My eyes widened , how drunk did I get? Embarrassment swept over me immediately. I got out of bed carefully not to wake him, I donât think I can stand any more embarrassment if he woke up to see me, damn itâd be so awkward. I tiptoe around the room gathering up my things and dressing up only to find my panties shredded, gosh how drunk was I, and what the hell happened to me? I stuffed the torn panties in my purse before walking to the door. This handsome stranger stirred a bit as I held the doorknob, oh no! I froze at that spot sending silent prayers to the heavens not to make him wake right now and thankfully he didnât. He only turned muttering some slurred words before going all quiet again.I dashed out of the building praying no one sees me as I make my walk of shame. I took in the house and I must say Iâm wowed at the size and beauty of the house, he must really be a billionaire. But that wasnât important, making it out of this house is what is important right now.âGood morning madamâI made it through the stairs and was about to open the door when a voice startled the shit out of me. I subconsciously dropped my purse from shock but quickly masked it with a smile.âGood morning maâamâ I greeted turning to face her, it was a beautiful woman in a nannyâs uniform, she looks pretty much older but why was she smiling at me with such a weird look on her face? Oh, probably the handsome stranger has a daily habit of bringing women around like this so she knew why I was there. Oh God, I wished nothing more than the ground to swallow me up right now.Remembering the man could wake up at any moment I decided to excuse myself from this weird-looking woman and make it out, I bent down to pick up my purse but the sight I met gave a really shocking sight yet again. That explains this womanâs weird look all along, my torn panties sprung on the floor near my purse. It must have fallen off when I dropped my purse. I quickly picked it up, opened the door, and ran out awkwardly.I got to the gates and thankfully the security opened without questions or speculations. Glad that I finally made it out of the most embarrassing moment of my life successfully, I looked around. The sun is back and I donât reek of alcohol or weird sex smell so I guessed thatâs a good thing at least. I walked to the nearest street traffic light by the end of the street and my eyes widened. Not believing that I was so far from both my home and the club I picked up my phone to check out g****e maps and stare at my location and the little pointer that says âhomeâ. Itâs 129 miles away from my current location.Oh my god, I canât believe I came as far as from Brooklyn to Scranton With a stranger. Just how drunk did I get? I saw a few texts from Josie and immediately dialed her number. She picked at the first ringâHey girl, Iâve been tryna reach, do you plan on giving me a heart attack or something?â She said on the phoneâRelax Josie Iâm at Scranton right nowââWhat? What are you doing there? Is everything okay?â She askedâIâm okay, remember the guy at the party?â I asked knowing full well that Josie Mohana would of course remember the guy we sighted from the corner of the club and she didnât disappointâSure, the smoking hot assâ she squealedâYeah yeah, Iâm standing at the end of his street right now with no panties,â I said dejectedlyâOh, girl! You really went all the way, didnât you? You could have told me before leaving with him so I donât have to worry about your safetyâ she said happilyâYeah true, sorry about that. I was a little out last nightâ I apologized, I couldnât even remember how and when I left the clubhouse last nightâ come on girl, details!!â The squeal in her voice makes me want to laugh hard.âCalm down Josie, I need to figure out a way to get home firstââOrder a ride and get home safe. I will be at your house before the engagement to get the details from you bitchâ She finished and dropped the call.Oh right! Thereâs an engagement.I ordered a ride and had to stand by the roadside to wait for it to arrive.I got home and met my Dad pacing about in the sitting room.âWhere have you been you brat?â He yelled the moment he saw meâI was out Dad,â I said nonchalantly ignoring the obvious anger on his face.âSince last night? Where were..â he started but I didnât want him to finish. I have a pounding headache and I feel like shitâDad Iâm an adult and I can take full responsibility for myselfâ I cut him offâResponsibility huh? Youâre getting engaged today but youâve been out at God knows where fooling around, is that what you call being responsible?â He yelled angrilyMy anger was rising by the minute, how dare he lecture me about being responsible? He is the one they traded his only child for his gambling debts. But I canât keep standing here arguing with him over that so I chose to ignore him instead and stomp over the stairs to my room.I went straight to the bathroom and ran myself a warm shower and took some aspirin right after. My stomach roared out in hunger reminding me that I hadnât eaten since yesterdayâs afternoon. I went down to the kitchen and made myself a cup of coffee and toast completely ignoring my dad.âThe engagement starts at 7 pm. Make sure youâre dressed and down here before thenâ he called to me halfway on the stairs. I only glance at him above my shoulders before going towards my room. I am only doing this to save my momâs company.I laid on my bed thinking about the entire event from yesterday night till right now. I signed at how my life had turned from a young best-graduating student with a happy relationship to this pathetic loose woman that had a one-night stand with a stranger right on the day of her engagement to yet another stranger. Wow! My life is just so pathetic.But how could Henry do that to me, I have loved and trusted that bastard. My mind trailed to the handsome stranger that gave me the best sex Iâve ever had in my life. Although Iâve only Slept with Henry but I never knew there was more to sex, I had a real orgasm multiple times that I lost count, the ache between my legs reminding me of all that. Whoever this guy is, he has spoiled me for other men, just thinking about it made my pussy wet.The effect of the aspirin kicked off and I drifted to sleep.****~Ivan ~For an unknown reason, I felt disappointed the moment I found out that the beautiful woman I brought home last night had left. I had never brought any of my sex escapades home but something about this woman made me not just ask her home but also drive like crazy to my mansion.The weird look Maria gave me the moment I walked down the stairs for breakfast this morning made it obvious she saw her leave. Who is this woman? For a person that has been with different women, I must say sex with this stranger was the best I had in a long time. For the very first time in years, I felt the need to pleasure a woman and not just hit the pussy till I cum, it came as a shock to me how much turned on and satisfied I was from pleasuring a woman again. Itâs obvious that she was inexperienced with sex but she was a sex goddess that could make one cum with only a kiss.The ringing of my phone interrupted my thoughts. I stared at the screen watching it ring., MUMâ it read.Sheâs been ringing my phone nonstop since this morning. Yeah, Iâm getting engaged today, and that too to a total stranger I havenât met before.The phone began to ring again, I sighed and picked it up tĂł answered.âWhat is wrong with you Davis?â Came my momâs angry high pitched voice, I cringed and almost blocked my ears.âIâve been sleeping Mom,â I said through gritted teethâYour engagement is today, donât you dareâŚ,â she snarled angrilyâI wonât Mom. I agreed to this so Iâll definitely show upâ I cut her off.âBe here before 7 pm got itâ she commandedâYes Mom, just let me be for now please ,â I said angrily and disconnected the call.My hangover was terrible enough, I donât need her screaming through my ears right now.The only reason I agreed to get married in the first place was for my brother and the same reason, I canât back out.âMariaâ I called out to my nanny since I was a childâ Iâm here!â She said coming towards me from the kitchen.âPlease help me clear the room opposite mine upstairsââAlright, are we expecting someone?â She askedâYes, Iâm getting engaged today and getting married soon,â I said without taking my eyes off the television screen. I heard a stiffened laugh from Maria, I raised my eyebrows at her waiting for an explanation.âWhen did you start joking around Davis?â she asked obviously amused. Ohh thatâs whatâs funny, I canât blame her because I would definitely find it funny if it isnât my life right now.âEver since my mom choose to make my life the joke itselfâ I answered her.Her face became serious the moment she understood that I wasnât joking.âYouâre serious?â She asked but a weird smile replaced the surprise on her face. The same smile she had this morning.âIs it the beautiful lady from this morning?â She asked with a raised eyebrow.Oh, thatâs the reason for her weird smile.âGet the room ready Maria,â I said as I stood and headed to my room, I need to sleep before the engagement party begins.Staying downstairs will give Maria a chance to keep bombarding me with questions and teasing me.Maria has been my nanny since I was a child, she stands as a mother figure for me throughout my childhood because my mom was always too busy to be there so when I moved out she insisted on coming with me instead of going back to her country.I laid o my bed to get some sleep to calm my hangover but when was I ever allowed peace?I hissed before picking up my secretaryâs call.âWhat is it, Jenna?â I groanedâGood afternoon Mr Davis. You have a meeting with the Larson group today sirâOh shit! I completely forgot about that.âI will be on my way Jena,â I saidâMrs. Howard asked to cancel the rest of your appointment today.â She informed waiting for a dispute from meâOkay. Thanks, Jemaâ I said and disconnected the call.HiâWhoosh! Babe, I canât believe youâre getting married alreadyâ Josie exclaimed âItâs engagement Josieâ I corrected her for the up tent time since we started dressing for this crazy party.âAye aye, captain. But an engagement is an announcement of marriageâ she said â Josie, why do I feel like youâre excited about this?â I asked raising my eyebrows at her âOf course I am, you are getting married, Iâve always dreamt of being your bridesmaid and walking with you in your wedding dressâ she cheered with a wide smile leaving my jaws dropped âJosie, did you forget that all of this is just an arrangement for me to pay for my fatherâs reckless ways?â I asked the happy cheery in front of meâOf course not, Anna, but look at this the brighter way, your husband-to-be might turn out to be a really handsome dude,â she said dreamily making me laughâWhich handsome dude will want a bought wife? Heâs probably some huggo at 40â I said dismissively â oh no! I donât wanna imagine that for youâ We bo
âyou?â I yelled out in alter shocked the moment I saw the face of my soon-to-be husband. âDo you two know each other?â His mother asked in surprise.Everyone at the table kept on looking between him and I expectantly waiting for an answer.How do I explain to all of them that the man I would be getting married to soon is the same guy I hooked up with yesterday night because I was upset about this same marriage and the betrayal of my boyfriend? However, lying about not knowing wouldnât get me off the hook with the way both of us reacted.âAnnabella?â His mother called âYes maâam, we do know each otherâ I blurted out âPlease forgive her for any mistakes she might have made Mr. Howardâ my dad pleaded with the young man âDad!âI yelled, how can he jump to such conclusions? He didnât even know how we knew each other and heâs apologizing for my mistake. How desperate is this man exactly?âI met her yesterday nightâŚâ My heart dropped a second, donât tell me this man here is about to tell
9AnnaThe grand ballroom buzzed with celebration, but my heart echoed a different tune. Feeling stifled, I slipped away, finding refuge by a moonlit fountain. Tears flowed freely, a silent release for the turmoil within."I can't handle this," I murmured into the night, my voice strained with emotion. "Marriage now? I can't. There's so much still to achieve the company. I had hopes, you know? Hopes they'd get it, that they'd wait until at least a while before the wedding."I heard footsteps come from behind me, I quickly wiped my tears away. Josie appeared, She settled beside me."Hey Anna, you don't look so good" she said. I was trying so hard to hold my tears. "I don't feel good Jo. Like not at all. I feel⌠ugh I don't even know the word""Annabel, it's fine," Josie reassured softly. "You don't have to go through with it if it's not what you want. Your dreams matter."Yet, my heart still throbbed. "Josie, he thinks I'm... he sees me as a whore. How can I marry someone who thinks
Anna"Ugh, he is insufferable and annoying. I hope he gets hit by a bus," I muttered to myself, still seething from the fountain encounter with Davis. In front of the bathroom mirror, I angrily dried myself off and patted my wet hair, annoyance etched across my face. There was no way I could bear the rest of the night in this state. I needed to go home.As I decided to leave the bathroom, I accidentally bumped into someone. Strong hands caught me before I could stumble, and a voice with a touch of humor said, "Well, hello."I pushed back, offering an apologetic smile. "Sorry. Clumsy me."The stranger in front of me had an easygoing demeanor, with dark, wavy hair and a charming smile that hinted at mischief. "No harm done. I'm Alex.""Annabella," I replied, introducing myself. "But my friends call me Anna or Bell."As we exchanged named, a voice from behind me cut through the moment. "Oh, so you're friends now. I guess we aren't, since I shall call you your full name, Annabel."I tur
11AnneWedding preparations were chaotic, anticipation filling the air. Mrs. Howard, set on orchestrating the perfect event, immersed herself in selecting the ideal location. Everyone seemed swept up in ensuring every detail was flawlessly arranged, except me.As the day approached, I found myself entangled in a web of decisionsâdecisions made for me. Bridesmaids' dresses, floral arrangements, ceremony detailsâall unfolded without my input. The illusion of choice made me feel like a mere pawn in a grand production.Now, at the wedding dress fitting, I stood before the mirror, twirling hesitantly. "Do we really have to go through with this?" I questioned, uncertainty lacing my words.Josie, my ever-supportive friend, adjusted a strand of my hair and sighed. "Anna, it's your wedding day. We have to do this."I frowned, the weight of the situation pressing down on me. "But do we have to do it this way? Everything feels so... forced."Josie gave me a sympathetic look. "I know it's not th
12DavisAnnabel let out a huge scream, "What? Why do I have to stay on the couch?"I calmly unfastened my wristwatch, placing it on the sleek coffee table. "Because it's my home, and I make the decisions."As I prepared to head into my room, Annabel intercepted, her tone challenging, "Do you have another room or not?"I paused, meeting her gaze. "Well, I do, but it's occupied. Tomorrow it will get cleared out, and I guess you can stay there."" Ugh fine, I will stay on the couch. How annoying" she said taking off earrings and dropping it on the table beside the chair. "And another thing," Annabel quipped, "I need to bathe."I raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "Three bathrooms, pick one. Just stay away from my master's bedroom."Her eyes narrowed playfully, a mischievous glint in them. "Even when we... you know, you didn't take me there either.."I chuckled, unable to resist the opportunity to banter. "Wow, I must be so good in bed that you can't get that day off your mind, Mrs.
AnneMy face still burned from the unexpected encounter with Davis earlier. Images of the not-so-subtle display of his anatomy replayed in my mind. It was hard to shake off the memory â quite literally. I mean it was so hard. Why was I even thinking about that? I scolded myself, attempting to divert my attention. I needed to focus on class. Economics is undoubtedly better than⌠well, you know.It was a meeting of the top five student. A project in economics. I needed to handle. After this i know I would not be coming back to this school again. I immersed myself in the lecture, desperately trying to bury any distracting thoughts beneath the weight of economic theories and graphs. The complexities of supply and demand were far more important than any personal distractions, or so I tried to convince myself.But still I can't help but reason that thick hard⌠oh God. Just as I began to regain some semblance of focus, my teacher disrupted the lecture with a question that snapped me bac
DavisYet, as I observed her, an unexpected surge of protectiveness welled up inside me.However, why? She could handle her battles.I shook my head, attempting to remove the lingering sentiments. Ours was a marriage on paper, a deal sealed for appearances and family expectations.Yet, as Anna confronted the harsh realities of her world, I found myself entangled in emotions I hadn't thought I would be capable of.The air in the room grew heavier as I grappled with reconciling my logical detachment with this newfound concern for her wellbeing.She was my wife term that carried more weight than I initially acknowledged. Was it the responsibility that came with the title, or was there something else, something beneath the surface, that bound me to her?I couldn't pinpoint the source of this unexpected connection, but as she spoke about the challenges she faced, a subtle empathy emerged."I can't argue with the fact that it's a marriage of convenience," I shrugged, my tone carrying a hint
AnnaI stood under the warm water of the shower, allowing it to cleanse not only the physical dirt but also the emotional residue from what I had gone through. The water cascaded over my skin, creating a temporary place where I could release my pent-up emotions. I let myself cry, the tears merging with the running water, as if I could wash away the fear and helplessness I had felt. In the solitude of the bathroom, I faced the truth â Davis was on his way to confront Alex. That was the way he looked like, as of he was going to grab Alex by the throat and strangle him to death. I don't think he knew I know that he was in the mafia just yet because of the way he acted y telling me nothing. I wonder if I should tell him I know. My heart ached with gratitude and concern for him. The image of him leaving, his face determined and masked with a stoic expression, lingered in my mind. I couldn't shake off the worry, but I had to believe he would handle it. He always did. Like this marriag
31DavisInside the car, windows opened as Anna felt claustrophobic. She rested her head on the head rest and I watched her sleep. My hands were shaking as I picked up the blanket to cover her. She had lost some weight. I felt bad that I was not able to find her on time. That she had to find me before I found her. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. Anna was here, and she was safe now. As I pulled out of the barn's vicinity, I decided to make a call to Cameron, my trusted detective."Cameron," I said as he picked up, "I need information on an Alex, the one involved with Annabel's kidnapping. I don't have much to go on, but she mentioned the name. There is no surname so just find any Alex related to us or our business."Cameron sighed on the other end, "Alex is a common name, but give me a moment. I'll see what I can find."While waiting for Cameron to gather information, I glanced at Anna, her face serene in sleep. I felt a mix of relief and frustration, grappling with
AnnaCool shadows wash over my sweaty skin, disguising me as I moved through the corners of the abandoned warehouse courtyard. The night sky was beautiful, stars danced and twinkled. I could have loved to enjoy something like this, happily lie under the stars and let the night air cleanse my tired body and overworked muscles. But unfortunately that was not it. I needed to escape. I do not know how much time I had left before Hades would notice that I was taking too long in the bathroom or when an alarm would sound. I scanned my surroundings of any sign of Alex or his guards. There was none. I sighed in relief before moving through the darkness again. Frogs sing in the distance as my feet crunch the sand. I had no idea where I was or where I was going, so I just followed the lamplights that illuminated the pathway ahead. The ominous shadows seemed to play tricks on my senses, making every rustle of leaves or distant creak an unsettling echo.As I cautiously advanced, the distant h
AnnaHe was a psychopath. That's the only conclusion I could draw from the way he acts. Leaning on the table, cleaning his gun, all while I felt weak and disorientedThe room felt tight, I don't know what date or time it was. It felt like weeks though. I haven't seen the sun in a while, the only decency he had given me was to be able to use the bathroom but I was followed by one of his workers. A lady. There was no escape route though, just a right cubicle. The lady was strong muscular and always had a baton. I felt weak whenever I was with her. Weak and useless. My throat was parched, and my tongue felt dry. I muttered, "Thirsty. I am thirsty."Alex gave me a look then he mockingly laughed, his amusement evident, and he replied, "Sorry, darling, I can't hear you."I took deep breaths, gathering my strength. "I said I am thirsty."He looked at me with a twisted grin, saying, "Okay... so? You do know I won't give you anything until you accept my deal.""Why?" I croaked, my voice
DavisMy phone's persistent ring pierced through the atmosphere, interrupting the hug Marie. Irritated, I picked up the call, a curt "Who is this?" escaping my lips."It's me, Josie. I really need to speak to you. Can we meet up?" Josie's urgent voice pleaded from the other end, and for a moment, I hesitated. Thoughts of Annabel clouded my mind, but I steeled myself against the potential storm of emotions."If it's about Anna, I don't want to hear any explanation," I asserted, my tone firm, attempting to shield myself from potential heartache.I was ready to hang up but then she quickly said, "Please, just listen to me. I have proof, and I tell you, that person is not Anna," Josie's words cut through the uncertainty, freezing me in place."Really?" I asked, pushing Marie's hand away that was touching my face. "Really Davis. Please let's meet up. I will show you everything" "Okay," I replied after a moment, my voice colder than intended. "Where do you want us to meet?"Josie relayed
DavisI sat in my office, the bright daylight filtering through the windows, casting shadows across the room. My feet tapped incessantly on the floor as impatience gnawed at me. Anna had promised she'd come home last night, and I needed to clear the air between us. There were things that needed to be said, questions that begged for answers.And maybe tell her to stop involving herself in whatever she was doing and know why at least she had to involve herself in what she was doing. I glanced at my phone, frustration building as I tried calling her again, only to be met with the automated message that she wasn't reachable. Annoyance pulsed through me. Why say you're coming home and then disappear? Why leave me in this state of worry?Just as irritation crept in, my phone rang. I seized it, hoping to see Anna's name, but disappointment settled in when I saw it was Liam calling. I groaned and answered, "What is it?"Liam's voice carried a tone of urgency. "Have you seen what's trendin
AnnaHe didn't pick up. My best guess was he didn't want to talk to me. Which I understand.I looked down at my phone, I had left him 15 missed calls just to explain myself. But nothing.I was in a hotel room. Too scared to face Davis. To face those judgmental eyes before I could even explain.I didn't know why I cared about what he thought of me. I mean, I shouldn't, right? Still, I can't get over the fact that he might hate me more.To him, I was just a girl trying to save her mother's company, but he didn't know my secret or my other job. Now he does, and I have to face his tune.No one knows of my secret. Nor even my dad or my best friend. Just me. Now I am frightened to know the way Davis woikd act knowing that this was who I was. My phone buzzed, breaking the silence in the room. It was Davis calling. I hesitated before answering, unsure of what awaited me on the other end."Annabel, where are you?" His voice carried indifference. "I... I needed some space," I muttered, avoidi
AnnaI sat on my bed, my feet tapping anxiously on the floor. I found myself biting my fingers excessively, a nervous habit that betrayed the turmoil within. My father remained unconscious, his fate hanging in the balance, and the weight of the impending decision loomed over me.The fact that Davis had left without a word, perhaps without even seeing me, added another layer of complexity to the already tumultuous day. His absence resonated in the silence that enveloped the house, leaving me alone with my thoughts and the weight of the secrets I carried.The call I awaited would connect me to the clandestine world I had immersed myself in â a world of shadows and dangerous transactions. As I glanced at the clock, each passing moment heightened the tension, the unknowns of the impending mission casting a shadow over my already troubled marriage.In the solitude of my room, I grappled with the conflicting emotions â the sense of duty to my father and the clandestine life I led, against
24AnnaI rushed through the white hallways of the hospital, the sterile environment a stark contrast to the whirlwind of emotions churning within me. My hands fidgeted nervously, the rhythmic sound of my footsteps echoing my anxiety."What has he done again?" I murmured to myself, the weight of past missteps haunting the present. I couldn't shake the fear that my father had delved into another bout of reckless behavior. I hoped against hope that it wasn't another borrowing spree to fuel a gambling addiction. I couldn't handle another debt from my father's end, especially not now.As I neared the reception desk, the tension in the air grew palpable. The nurse behind the counter looked up, her expression a mix of sympathy and formality."Mrs. Howard?" she inquired, confirming my identity.I nodded, my voice tight. "Yes. How is my father? What happened?"She hesitated, choosing her words carefully. "He's in critical condition. The police are here. They would like to speak with you."Dre