I would never get tired of Tim. We were always making love."Since Ken's too busy with Jenny, I'll make it up for you. How about joining my company? We haven't tried it there yet."A shiver ran through me as he talked ditty in my ear, making my cheeks flush. I swatted him, which only seemed to make him more excited.…I had been interviewing for a new job for the past half month. Once I landed a new role, I resigned from Ken's company.After two weeks of no contact, the first thing he did when he saw me was berate me."I spoiled you, Mayson. That's why you're acting so out of line. If no company takes you, I won't either!"I sneered, "Are you deaf, Ken? I'm resigning. Don't make it sound like you did me a favor. I got this job fair and square, and I earned every bit of my success. I never owed you anything."With that, I packed my stuff and walked away. Ken did not stop me.Instead, he exclaimed, "You'll regret what you did today!""Not a chance," I replied without looking ba
As I waited for my ride, Ken sent me a message.[Mom's headache has been acting up again these days. Go over and give her a massage. She also wants a home-cooked meal from you.]Back when I was trying to marry Ken, I did everything I could to please his family. He had long grown used to my efforts.He did not even bother checking if I was available or mention Jenny faking her illness. He simply expected me to drop everything and go.I smiled bitterly, put my phone away, and headed to my new job instead.Ken had given the big accounts I worked hard to secure over to Jenny, and demanded I brief her on every client's preferences to make her transition seamless, but why should I just hand over everything I fought for?Since no contract had been signed, I convinced the client to work with my new company instead. I also informed my old clients about my new position and managed to negotiate a special rate for them if they chose to follow me.My new company was thrilled that I brought i
"Tim, you're my best friend. How could you sleep with my wife?!" Ken yelled as he swung a punch that landed squarely on Tim's face.I had never seen him so furious.Tim did not fight back. It was surprising he did not even dodge.I quickly put my clothes back on and tried to pull Ken away, but his strength was too much. So, I grabbed a vase and smashed it over Ken's head.The room fell silent.Ken, bleeding from his forehead, looked at me in shock. "You hit me for him?""Yes! I never touched your woman, so don't touch my man. If you're unhappy, go ahead and divorce me. Don't you ever lay a hand on him again!"I ignored Ken and helped Tim out to get his injuries treated at the hospital.Ken, who always claimed he was too busy with work, while in fact, he was just spending time with Jenny, suddenly was not so busy. He followed us to the hospital."Did he threaten you?" Ken asked."No.""He seduced you then!""No, I'm the one who seduced him."Ken clenched his fists, taking s
Ken never cared whether Jenny was lying to him. He just loved the feeling of a woman going out of her way to please him.Ken was confident in his high social standing and the fact that I loved him too much to leave. He flaunted his relationship with Jenny, assuming I wouldn't have the guts to betray him.So, when I exposed Jenny's act, he brushed it off. However, my affair threw him into a panic.When Ken could not reach me, he started to find ways and corner me. After a week, he finally did.Ken usually looked polished and refined, but his eyes became bloodshot, and he seemed unhinged.He grabbed my wrist. "Mayson, I know you only cheated with Tim to get back at me. Just end things with him, and I'll forget this ever happened. We can go back to being a happy couple."I yanked my hand away. "No. Tim would die without me, and you wouldn't want to drive your best friend to his death, would you?""Tim's just fooling you so you'll stay with him. He used to get into fights all the ti
I sliced through Jenny Johnson's apartment with a chainsaw with my wedding dress on and found Ken Chapman holding her in his arms inside.We had an extravagant wedding in the morning, but the moment Jenny threatened suicide, Ken abandoned me on our wedding night to go see her and even ignored my calls."She's faking her depression, Ken. Can you come back with me now?"I fought back the frustration. I turned off the chainsaw, tossed it aside, and showed him a video.In the video, Jenny's so-called therapist admitted that she paid him to fake her diagnosis, and her antidepressants were nothing but vitamins.Ken barely glanced at it, accusing me of smearing his beloved's reputation."Mayson, don't twist things because you're jealous of Jenny," he said.My eyes stung, and I could barely hold back tears. "Do you even remember we just got married today?"Ken sighed. "I know this is hard for you, but Jenny has severe depression. She loves me, and if I leave her, she might actually kil
Ken quivered as he tried to say something, but when Jenny started crying, he dropped everything to console her. I ran to the hospital alone to get my wound bandaged. My wedding dress was stained with blood.I was not exactly alone. I ran into Tim Harris on the way, and he insisted on accompanying me. "How could Ken be so rough? I can't stand what Ken did, even though he's my best friend. I'd treat you like a queen if you were my wife. There's no way I'd cheat on you multiple times and hurt you for another woman."The Harris family was a top-tier family. People often said Tim had a foul temper and a sharp tongue. However, he was the only one who showed me any kindness within Ken's social circle.I trembled and asked, "Multiple times?"Tim looked conflicted."I don't want to badmouth my best friend behind his back, but I can't lie to you. When he missed your birthday and ignored you when you were sick, he was actually with Jenny."I thought Ken had only changed after Jenny retu
Thunder rumbled as heavy rain poured down outside. Raindrops collected in the delicate rose petals, spilling out and scattering as the wind whipped through.Amid the downpour, my phone rang suddenly. It was Ken.I was not planning to answer, but Tim answered it and brought the phone to my lips."Mayson…"Ken started to speak, but Tim and I started to make love.Tears fell from my eyes as I bit my lip, but I could not keep quiet.I snapped in frustration, "T-Tim!"Tim ignored me, we got more intensified.I cried uncontrollably.Ken was irritated. "I told you, I'm with Jenny only out of concern for her illness. Do you really have to be so jealous and cry like that?"I could not respond through my tears, and Tim added sarcastically, "Maybe Mayson's just feeling really hurt."Ken sighed impatiently. "She's being overly sensitive. Tim, I'm busy with Jenny, so please take care of Mayson for me. Calm her down, and make her publicly clarify that she edited those photos to defame J