All Chapters of Grooming Our Love: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

NATASHAIs that what he called it? Stupidity?Last night, Mike left me hollow, his words echoing in my head, the pain between my thighs a raw reminder.He began making me feel special, so he should end it by making me feel extraordinary.I knocked on his door, bringing nothing but myself, clad in a red floral dress, just as I am.Standing there, anxiety gnawing at me, I expected him to push me away as soon as he opened the door. Instead, an unfamiliar face of a handsome man munching on raw lettuce greeted me.If Mike's hair is dark, this guy's is a mix of black and blonde. Piercing blue eyes scanned me from head to toe, but his cold gaze didn't match his warm smile.Despite his good looks, Mike's charm would always outshine his. Why am I comparing them? Where is Mike?"Hello," he greeted, leaning on the door frame, shifting his weight onto one leg. "Has anyone ever told you how perfect you are?"His cliché pick-up line made me grimace.Extending his free hand, he grinned. "You must be

NATASHAWith a sigh of relief, I placed the tray on the counter, marking the end of my shift and the end of the day's toil. However, I couldn't escape the prying gaze of Doris."What?" I questioned, removing my apron."I've watched you for months, moving around the diner with such elegance. Your posture is impeccable - your back straight, head held high, and your walk, like you own the runway," she observed.There was no escaping her scrutiny."But I've noticed something different these past three days. You've been waddling like a penguin," she squinted at me. "Did Mike wrecked that pussy?" She shifted her eyes below my waist.Caught off guard, I choked on my own spit, staring at her wide-eyed while clutching my throat. "Doris!"Her laughter echoed around the room. "I knew it! You've always had good taste in men, but I didn't expect you to fall for him so quickly. You've only just met him, right?""I never said I did," I defended myself, but Doris remained unconvinced."Your silence s

NATASHAMy head felt flushed as soon as I realized that it was Doris whom Mike had opened the door for.He was standing there in his boxers, clearly looking satisfied giving someone a mind-blowing sex. And that someone would be me.I held my head in disbelief as I watched him approach the bed, feeling a mix of depression and embarrassment."She asked us to tone it down," Mike casually uttered, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips. "She said she received complaints from one of the guests about some... sensual disturbances coming from this flat."I felt like I was on the verge of collapse, while Mike acted as if there was nothing to worry about. He seemed proud of what had just happened.Why wouldn't he be? He's a man, and it's in his advantage to create a scandal with a woman who enjoys his performance.I covered my face with my hands, desperately wanting to disappear. If the floor could swallow me up, I would gladly volunteer.Doris had just confirmed all the things I had been defe

"Yes, everything's well here, Mom."After breakfast, I got a call from my mom. It was a total surprise, because it's usually her secretary who calls to remind me of the things I've forgotten. My mom only calls me when the world's about to end, or when she needs something from me.Leaning against the banister, I felt the sun's heat getting blocked by the clouds. Instead of a hot summer day, the breeze was telling me it was going to rain any minute.From the balcony, I could see a bunch of gardeners tending the plants and the labyrinth. It was probably what Florida had mentioned earlier.There were guys cleaning the whole yard. It looked like someone was throwing a party, or maybe a governor had decided to have a major clean-up around the house.But out of everyone down there, one guy stood out. He had this aura of perfection, you know? Like he just stepped out of a magazine.My lower lip started trembling as my eyes landed on his backside. With those black slacks, he was showing off the

"How romantic!" Laura squealed, her eyes wide as I spilled the slightly embellished details of my weekend getaway."I know, right?" I giggled, forcing a smile as I checked my reflection in the vanity mirror. "We even took a helicopter ride back, can you believe it? He was so sweet, he kissed me like I was the only girl in the world." I winced internally. That part was pure fantasy, a figment of my wishful thinking.After our whirlwind romance in the rain--which, let's be honest, I basically forced upon him, Michael came back to his usual charming-yet-distant self. He'd been showering me with compliments before we came back to the city, but now… crickets.It had been over twenty-four hours, and my phone remained stubbornly silent.I couldn't figure him out. It was like his sweetness was a migraine that came and went, and I was constantly taking my "vitamin" to avoid it. And that was a problem."Oh my gosh, I wish someone would do that to me!" Laura sighed dreamily, closing her eyes and