All Chapters of The Love Trap: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

On New Year's Eve, the streets were packed with people. Couples were kissing at every corner.I initially planned to pick Howard up at the airport, but something cropped up at work, and I had to work overtime. So, I told him to wait for me at the hotel.When I finally got off work, I hurriedly picked up the gift I prepared for the occasion and headed straight for the hotel. I couldn't wait another second longer.As I was meeting him, I purposely woke up early to put on my makeup with great care. I even bought the outfit I'd been eyeing online in advance.I remembered how I looked in it when I tried it on the night before and couldn't help but smile.Beneath the normal coat I wore was a fishtail dress that hugged my curves and nothing else. I intentionally bought it in a smaller size, so it wrapped nicely around my body.Besides that, I wore a pair of three-inch black stiletto heels and, last but not least, black pantyhose, which was men's favorite.My outfit was definitely attra

The next moment, Howard kissed me. I was giggling, not taking him seriously. However, it turned out he was serious about it. He wanted to do it right there and then!"Howard, what are you doing?"I couldn't help but feel anxious at that thought. Stuttering, I stopped him. "Don't scare me. We're in a haunted house. If someone—""What are you afraid of? I looked around. This is a blind spot with no surveillance cameras."Things started to get steamy.Somehow, Howard seemed rushed. He behaved differently from when we were kissing in the room.I was prepared to do it with him then, but my guts told me something was off.Howard seemed to notice I was distracted. "Babe, what are you thinking about? It's a great opportunity right here. So many people are out there being chased by ghosts, yet inside here…"I couldn't bring myself to listen to him. "Stop it."At that time, I couldn't think about anything else. So, I gave in. "It's secluded here, but people will still pass by. Watch out

As Hector's voice trailed off, he followed with a slap to my face. Not satisfied with that, he tilted my chin upward and grabbed my neck hard."We're going to do this. Don't worry. There's more. I'll get the things ready."I inched backward, staring at Howard, who'd done nothing and was merely watching us."Why? Why would you do this to me?" I demanded.Right then, his face was void of the warmth it had when he told me he liked me. In its place was a look of indifference.It was as though whatever was going on had nothing to do with him. He even handed a tool to Hector."Don't look at him. Look at me," said Hector.He turned my face toward him and slapped me again. He glanced at Howard, saying, "See? I told you she'd like it, but you didn't believe me. Do you believe me now?"I was only reacting that way because of the beer! The beer was spiked, so I couldn't even put up a fight. Yet the way he put it was as though I were being compliant.Hector seemed pleased to have me under