Chapter: Chapter 5Brittany My fingers flew fast over the keyboard as I texted this mysterious person back.Me: Who the hell is this?Three bubbling dots appeared in the chat box but disappeared shortly after.Gritting my teeth, I wrote out another text.Me: Why don't you stop hiding behind a phone and tell me who you really are?This time, there was no response.Sighing, I tossed my phone aside and went to shower.I glanced at the message once I was done and about to eat my meal but no messages popped up until I was about to get into bed.Unknown: Have you done what I asked?I sat up, my thumbs hovering over the screen as I contemplated on ignoring or responding.I chose the latter.Me: What?Unknown: Don't play dumb with me. Have you ended things with Mr DeMarco?Me: That's none of your business.Unknown: Oh, but it is.I could almost hear the evil chuckle.Rolling my eyes, I chose to ignore the faceless coward that tried to scare me into submission. But then, another text popped up, this time with
Last Updated: 2025-06-17
Chapter: Chapter 4Brittany I picked up the pace as I walked back home, hitching up my bag on shoulder. Because I sat down with Leila, Brian got upset and pushed my closing time further until I missed the night bus.Now, I had to spend the next two hours walking back home.Urgh.Hungry, tired and exhausted, I remembered something Mom used to say.‘Whenever you feel like you can go on anymore, find the silver lining in your current situation’.I tried but I can't seem to muster any gratitude for my current predicament.Andre and Claire were the only things that made my days marginally better and with one move, I had alienated them both.On my way home, I got to a junction which led to a bar that Claire and I used to visit whenever either of us needed a pick-me-up.We liked it because it as close enough to my place and far away that most people didn't recognize her.I hesitated in crossing the road, unsure if I should stop by.One glance at my outfit didn't boost my morale either but I was too burnt out
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Chapter: Chapter 3Brittany I angrily scooped up a bag of ice from the freezer, wrapping it around a towel before holding it up to my cheek, which throbbed from the slap I got from Leila earlier before I rushed out of the house.It's been four hours and thirteen minutes since I got home and not a single call from Andre.Not that I was checking.Sighing, I realised that my eyes was straying to the phone and I looking away instantly.God, how messed up am I?Shoving aside the recent crisis that invaded my life, I looked around the disaster of a house that we lived in and heaved out another tired sigh.The wallpapers were peeling and some of the pipes weren't good, resulting in water leakage, smells and damp spots in certain areas in the house.Aside from the fact that so many things needed repairs in the house, there was also the matter of food and bare essentials.I never thought a day would come that I'd have to beg my parent for food but sadly, that's the situation I'm in.Ever since my Mom died, my l
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Chapter: Chapter 2Brittany “Oh, shit!” I helped, pushing Andre off my body and scrambling for a towel.Unfortunately, there was none so I made do with my hands, internally panicking.Andre also bore the same look of horror that I felt, his mouth flopping open like a fish, with no words coming out. “Claire!”With a choked sob, she turned around and dashed out the door.Andre and I turned to look at each other, stunned until I nudged him go after her. “What? I can't go out looking like this!” He pointed to his naked body.“Neither can I but we can't just let her run out of the house like this…please.” I insisted.He pushed off the floor doing as I asked while I quickly rinsed off my body dashing across the room to pick up a bathrobe.Now that the initial shock has worn off, I am assaulted by guilt and disgust.I mean I always knew what I was doing was wrong but the look on our face really drove it home. I ran downstairs only to see her running past the garage so I doubled back and cut her off at the la
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Chapter: Chapter 1Brittany “Ohh…yes, right there.” I moan, throwing my head back in ecstasy as I ground my pussy on Andre's face or should I say…Mr DeMarco.As in, my best friend's dad.But in that moment, it doesn't matter who he is…it's how he makes me feel, or so I tell myself.His large hands come up to cage my thighs so I don't move around so much but that only flames the desire burning through my veins.His tongue went all up in my crevice, eating me out like I was his last meal on earth.My legs started to shake from an impending orgasm, and my head bopped backward to hit the closet door.“Fuck, fuck, fuck!” I screamed loudly, which lasted for three seconds before he straightened to his feet, slamming his mouth over mine.His skilled tongue slid into my mouth, summoning desire from my tired limbs.“No, I can't, I can't…” I gasped out, tearing my mouth away from his. My dark hair was all tousled from the ‘movements’ but I could still see his handsome face through the thick curtain of hair.That'
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THE MARRIAGE GAME
Meet Emma Hart, 24, drowned in debt all her life, from bills to bills, and loans to pay off, the cycle never seems to end. Fresh out of college, she manages to get a few jobs, saving up to clear her debts, until her mother falls sick… lung cancer. Destitute and helpless, she must learn to shake the hand of Liam Caruso. Liam, 35, known for his cold demeanor and controlling act, he's a perfectionist, and, what he wants, he gets. Reluctantly, she shakes hands with the devil himself, after all, she needs to save her mom. Emma must learn to accept Liam's life, including his dark past and unwelcoming mother. With time, Liam must understand, that mutual connections do matter. Will she be able to break through Liam's icy heart? Or, will they be engulfed within their flames? Within the heat, they generate?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 115: EMMAI glance at the clock and my heart starts racing. I'm late."Okay, stop fussing!" I scold my bridesmaids, but I can't help the nervous laugh that escapes my lips as Gia fluffs my veil for the third time. Natasha is running around, making sure every single detail is perfect, while Odette is already dressed and helping the makeup artist add the final touches to my lips.And then there's Rob. He's pacing back and forth, muttering under his breath, "You're going to be late for your wedding, Emma. Of course, you are. I knew it. I knew this would happen!""Rob," I groan, rolling my eyes. "You're not helping!"He stops pacing and dramatically places his hands on his hips, his eyes full of fake indignation. "Excuse me, darling. Who has been by your side through every single dress fitting, cake tasting, and meltdown?"I chuckled despite myself, the tension easing just a little. "I love you, Rob.""Yeah, yeah, yeah," he mutters, coming over to adjust my gown. "But seriously, we need to get movi
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Chapter: CHAPTER 114: LIAMThe darkness is heavy, but slowly, painfully, it starts to lift. I feel a strange tug in my chest, and I'm aware of the beeping sounds, the sterile scent of the hospital filling the air around me. My eyes flutter open, and the brightness of the room stings my vision. It takes a few moments for everything to come into focus.Where… where am I?"Liam?" A soft voice calls out to me, and when I blink again, I see Lilian, Emma's mother, standing by my bedside, her eyes wet with tears. "Oh my God, you're awake."I try to speak, but my throat feels like it's on fire. Instead, I groan, my hand instinctively reaching out to grasp hers. Lilian smiles through her tears, gently squeezing my hand."You've been in a coma, sweetheart," she says softly. "For a while now. But don't worry, you're okay. You're going to be okay." Her smile wavers for a moment before she adds, "Emma… she's at the station with your mother, confronting Serena. But she's fine. She's been by your side every day."My mind race
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Chapter: CHAPTER 113: EMMAThe silence in the room is deafening. Isabella stands before us, her posture rigid, her hands clasped together tightly as if she's holding on to a secret too heavy to bear. My mom and I sit across from her, the tension thick between us, suffocating."There's something you both need to know," Isabella begins, her voice wavering slightly. I glance at my mom, who looks pale, her fingers tightly gripping the arms of the chair. "I've held onto this for years, but it's time you hear the truth. About Enzo."At the mention of my father's name, my heart skips a beat. I feel my stomach churn as I wait for her to continue. Isabella takes a deep breath, then says the words that make my world tilt off its axis."I knew him."The words hang in the air like a weight, pressing down on me. My mom's face pales even more, her lips trembling as she absorbs the shock of the revelation. Isabella presses on, her eyes filled with a mixture of shame and regret."Enzo and I… we had an affair."The room goes co
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Chapter: CHAPTER 112: EMMAThe beeping of the heart monitor is the first thing I hear, steady and rhythmic, pulling me from the darkness that has consumed me. My body feels heavy like I'm being held down by invisible weights, and there's a dull ache spreading across my chest and limbs. The sterile smell of the hospital fills my nostrils, and it takes a moment for me to remember where I am.I blinked, squinting against the harsh fluorescent light above, trying to make sense of my surroundings. As my vision clears, I notice my mom, slumped over in a chair next to me, her head resting on her crossed arms, fast asleep. Her face looks worn, more tired than I've ever seen her.I try to sit up, but a sharp pain shoots through my ribs, forcing me to wince. The memories hit me all at once—the truck, the crash, Liam's bloodied face. Panic rises in my chest, and I gasp, "Liam."My voice is weak, barely more than a croak, but it's enough to wake my mom. Her head snaps up, her eyes widening as she sees me. "Emma!" she cries
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Chapter: CHAPTER 111: EMMAWe're curled up on the couch, the flicker of the fireplace casting warm shadows on the walls. Liam has been quiet all evening, his usual playful mood replaced by a somberness I haven't seen before. I know something's wrong. The weight of his silence presses down on me, but I don't want to push him, not yet.Eventually, he breaks the silence."Emma," he says quietly, his voice strained. His eyes are red and teary, and my heart aches just seeing him like this. "We need to talk."I sit up, my chest tightening. "Liam, what's going on? You're scaring me."He doesn't look at me, his gaze fixed on the fire. His hands tremble, and I gently place mine over his, trying to calm him, to let him know I'm here, whatever it is."I'm a monster," he whispers, his voice breaking. "I've done terrible things, Emma. Things I can't undo."I freeze, my heart hammering in my chest. "Liam, what are you talking about? You're not a monster."He shakes his head, his eyes squeezed shut as if the memories are too
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Chapter: CHAPTER 110: LIAMI lean back in my office chair, glancing out of the large windows that overlook the city humming with life. It's been a perfect week, just me and Emma, no distractions, no obligations. We've spent our days exploring the city, enjoying quiet dinners by candlelight, and getting lost in each other's company. For the first time in a long while, I felt completely at peace.But now, it's back to reality. Back to work. And as much as I hate to admit it, the tension in the air is thick. I've barely been at my desk for half an hour when my mother storms into the office, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floors. Right behind her, Serena follows with a face full of barely contained rage. Great. Just the pair I didn't want to see today."Liam!" my mother snaps, her voice slicing through the silence of the room. "We need to talk."I sit up, bracing myself. I knew this was coming. Ever since Emma returned, I've been waiting for the inevitable confrontation. My mother never approved of E
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