Expressive touch,
Passionate embraces,
Strong hands upon me.
Oh, those hands. They ignited sensations,
Intense and forbidden, Like words unsaid beneath a larger form, a form warmer, wilder, and longer.
Moans beneath his sculpted body, a blend of heaven and transgression.
Pure desire, a carnal dance of sin.
Though prayers for forgiveness may be whispered, The allure lingers,
Drawing me back again and again.
ISABELLA’S POV
If there was something more frustrating, it was having to stay married to a man who was not only old but sexually dull.
I panted as he pumped into me, and I groaned when he pulled out. I wasn’t even close to cumming and he was done fucking me. How long has it been? Barely minutes.
“Honey I have to go now.” He said as he hopped off the bed and walked into the bathroom. Every sexual encounter with him left me with two vivid emotions, frustrated and pissed.
“I know you have to go but I didn’t even get to cum yet, please don’t leave me hanging Edward.” I practically begged. My insides were still hot and I needed him to let me finish at least.
“I’m sorry Bella, but no.” I heard the sound of the shower and I pressed my face into the pillow beside me and screamed out all of my frustrations. I stayed in bed looking at the ceiling wondering when I’d ever get him to finish me off. I heard the sound of the bathroom door opening and him walking out. He was completely dressed. He worked on his cufflinks and his eyes waited for me to help him out but I remained in my position unmoving. There was no way I was going to help him get dressed when he had blatantly refused to help me out.
Once he was ready to go, Edward picked up his suitcase and opened it before tossing out some cash toward me. Without another word, my husband walked out of our room and I was left feeling like a whore who had been paid for such a lousy job she had just performed.
I wasn’t angry though, it wasn’t as if I loved the man. Being married to him sure has brought a lot of inconvenience in my life. First I was not allowed to follow my dreams or have the life that I wanted and was instead forced to marry him to save my father, as his health was falling apart and we didn’t have the money to push his hospital expenses. Such a hero I was.
I wanted to sulk but also pour my heart out. I rolled over to where my phone was and grabbed it. I dialed my best friend’s number and as expected she picked up on the second ring as if she was waiting for me to call.
“You need to keep your phone down sometimes you know,” I told her the moment she answered.
“And if I do I might miss out on everything that’s happening around me, girl. What’s up with you?” she asked and I could sense her concern.
“I think I’m about to lose my mind. Edward has gone on another business trip and I’m supposed to act like a happy wife when I’m not even happy Bri.”
“Oh dear me. Do you need me to come to you?” Brianna asked. She was the one person who fully understood what my life was like. The parents who married me off didn’t know the slightest thing about how their daughter was truly faring.
“Nah it’s alright. I just needed someone to talk to”
“No, what you need is someone to dick you down. I think you should go on a solo vacation. Edward gave you some money right?” I nodded when she asked as if she was looking at me. “Go out and get some time off from everyone Bella, you need it. If the old man asks, just tell him you’re spending the money he gave you.”
“I don’t know Bri, I could get into trouble.” I had one leg curled under me and I bit onto a finger nervously.
“Oh please, you’re already in trouble as it is. You’re stuck in a loveless marriage that doesn’t even compensate you with pleasure; you need to do this for yourself. And don’t even get me started on that brat daughter of his.”
I could already sense her rolling her eyes on the other end of the line and I could help but chuckle.
“And where would you suggest I travel to, it’s not like you’re coming.”
“I don’t know a girl, anywhere. You can go to Portland, I hear it’s a nice place.” She said, sounding unsure. Her idea wasn’t at all bad and I was willing to try out something different and new.
“You know what, I’ll do it. I’ll go to Portland. You’re the best Bri, I’ll just go pack up a few things.” I said to her standing up from the bed.
“You’re welcome babes, just don’t return without a gift for me. I’m not sending you there for nothing.”
“Yes Ma’am” I laughed this time. Of course, she would want something when I got back.
Brianna doesn’t get as much luxury as I do and at any point I could, I made sure to get her a little something.
Within a few hours, I was not only packed and ready to leave but I was also seated on the plane to Portland as Brianna had suggested. The Idea of being alone in a foreign country was terrifying as it was exciting.
As soon as I arrived at the hotel that I picked out on the plane, I was more than nervous. I sat at the edge of the bed with my phone in hand once I shut the door.
“Oh my god, don’t tell me you’re there already.” Her voice squealed on the other side, making me push the phone away from my ear.
“Yes I am and I wish you were here with me.”
“Ugh! I wish. But you know what, now that you’re there, I’ve googled the biggest club in town for you, and before you say it, you’re welcome. You will go out there and get that sexual touch you’ve always craved but have been missing. Do you hear me?"
I smiled at her and giggled my anxiety simmering down. “I hear you loud and clear. Have I told you how much of an amazing friend you are?” I questioned already imagining what it was I was going to wear.
“You can say it more often you know.” She retorted. “You got this Bella. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
I dropped the phone and jumped on the bed excited a few times before rushing over to where my bags were. I rummaged through the entire suitcase and picked out two outfits that were sexy enough yet not too slutty.
Once satisfied with my choice of outfit, I hopped into the shower for a bath making sure to wash my greasy hair and shave off my legs. I hopped out of the shower and proceeded to get dressed. Once my hair was dry, I wore simple makeup with cherry red lipstick that was fit for the night and put on my clothes and shoes. With my small purse in hand, I headed down to the lobby to catch a cab to the club.
I arrived at the club a few minutes later and after showing the bouncer some identification, I was allowed inside, and just like Brianna had promised, the whole place was packed and it wasn’t even that late yet.
My eyes scanned over the area and I could see a few people already on the dance floor and by the looks of it they were already drunk; their sweaty bodies grinded onto each other as they danced to the music. I made my way to the bar to get a drink. The bartender started to work on my drink and I turned for a moment to look some more when my eyes traveled to what seemed like the VIP area.
In an instant, my palms get sweaty, and just as I was about to wipe them off on my dress, I felt my wedding ring shift. I looked down momentarily before tugging the silver piece off. It should have been an object I admired and wanted to show off to people and perhaps another day, but right now I didn’t want to be a married woman much less carry a wedding ring around in search of a man for the night.
There in a corner was a man, beautiful like a demi-god. His jaw was chiseled and his eyes were the bluest I have ever seen. His broad shoulders complimented his dark features giving him the Playboy type of feature. It was as though he sensed that I was staring at him because then his eyes met mine and before I knew it I was transfixed in a daze, lost in his oceanic eyes that called out to me. His lips curled up into a smile and I know for a fact that if I was not sober I would have found my way to him. This man dripped sex and he was the type to make a woman crave him after one encounter. The devil in disguise that can make even the hardest woman to impress commit carnal sex no matter what.
As I gazed upon him, a realization dawned within me: He stood as God's sole archangel of temptation and desire.
My body under his gaze started to get heated. I peeled my eyes from him seeing as there were other women seated close to him, all of them fighting for a spot right next to him. I suddenly felt aware of my surroundings and who I was. He was too good for me, way above my league and I didn’t have the skills to get his attention to rest on me like I craved it to.
ISABELLA POVAlex was waiting for me at the foot of the steps when I stepped out from the graduation hall. He had a huge bouquet of flowers in his hand and an exotic car behind him. A new one? I ignored it and focused on him.I rushed down the stairs, holding the ends of my gown in one hand and my graduation cap in another. I jumped into his arms and he circled his arms around me, holding me tightly to his chest. I laughed in his neck and wrapped my legs around him. I could feel the petals and the scent of the roses cradling my back.“You came,” I whispered, laughing.“I’ll always come for you,” he responded.Slowly, Alex let me down. I slid down his body before my feet touched the ground, and then he kissed me. I melted, pulling him closer.“Congratulations,” he whispered, rubbing his nose on mine. “You did it. You fulfilled your dreams.”Tears filled my eyes. I hastily wiped them away before they could ruin my makeup and turned to look at the school. I couldn’t believe I had finally
ISABELLA POVAn hour later, Brianna stirred from her sleep and called for me.Alex sat on the floor outside my door, his back against the wooden frame. The paper lay between us, untouched. Neither of us had spoken since I read it—there was nothing to say."Isabella! I have to go now!" Brianna’s voice rang out.I shook off the fogginess in my head and jumped to my feet. Sensing my urgency, Alexander moved away from the door. He opened his mouth to speak, but I acted quickly, pressing my thumb to my lips—a silent signal for him to stay quiet.When he nodded and said nothing, I left the room and went to meet Brianna. She had washed her face in the kitchen sink and was picking at her things when I joined her.“I have to be somewhere this evening,” she told me absently. “I have this terrible headache and I know my homemade soup is going to cure them, so ciao!”“Okay, bye,” I answered meekly.She straightened and kissed the top of my head. “Congratulations again, my love. I’ll see you soon,
ISABELLA POVBrianna clicked her glass to mine. “Congratulations, friend We did it. We got in.”I took a deep gulp of the champagne. My insides burning with the warm, fuzzy feeling, almost like I was in love.“I can’t believe it.” Eyes wide and bright, I pointed to the open screen of the tablet in front of us. “We got an admission into the university? That fast? And together?”Brianna squealed in excitement. She twirled and did a little dance, sipping her drink as she moved. “This is wonderful! I get to go to aviation school, and you to modeling school. Together, we’ll become the biggest names in the world!”I laughed, dropping my glass on the table. “Bri, I’m going to be a designer. I can’t believe this. My model dreams are coming through.”She stopped in front of me and took my hands. “I’m in with you, my friend. We’re in this together.”Tears brimmed at my eyes. I tried to blink it away, but not before she saw it first.Brianna rolled her eyes. “Girl, please. Before you say anythin
ALEXANDER POV I waited impatiently while the doctor spoke with Madison and the doctor assigned to her. I could hear her screaming at the top of her voice, trying to indicate her innocence.I didn’t want to be here. This was unnecessary and I didn’t like that I was here experiencing this. The two officers started towards me. I braced myself, waiting for them to tell me that I wasn’t needed.“She’s stable now, but I’m afraid we’ll have to come back later and ask questions,” the first officer said to me.I nodded, waiting for the bomb. “So what am I still doing here?”“You can leave, but we’re just informing you since you’re responsible for her.”“How am I responsible for her?” I glanced between the both of them, highly suspicious. “I already gave my statement and everything. I don’t have to be here.”“You’re the father of her baby,” the first officer pointed out. “You’re somewhat responsible for her.”“How the hell am I… I’m not the father of her child!” I exclaimed. “We never even… it
ISABELLA POV I froze, pressing the phone to my chest. Has she heard me? Oh god, what if Madison had heard me make that call?“Stay on the line, ma’am,” the phone operator’s voice broke through the silence. “We’ll be there shortly.”I quickly hung up, now sure that Madison had heard me. She cracked a long laughter as she slowly made her way to the cellar door, her wooden club making a thumping sound as she came, announcing her presence.“So this is where you hide,” she tainted. “Scared little Isabella. I thought you were brave, huh?”“What the actual hell.” I started to crawl deeper into the small room, looking for a place to hide. “Alex, why did you have to have the craziest people?!”I raised my phone to my face and quickly sent Alex a short text:“Help me contact the police. Madison is trying to kill me.”Madison hit the door aggressively with the wooden club, making me jump.“I’m coming in now!” She called. “I’m coming to end this once and for all.”This was a small space. If she
ISABELLA POVOh, don’t give up! Don’t give up on me, baby...The song played from the radio. I sighed, dragging my luggage from the bedroom to the living room. The house was dead silent as a ghost, so quiet that I could hear my breathing. It felt like I was the only one alive.“Oh Edward…”My eyes landed on a small picture of him by the semi-long branch on the living room wall, where books and antiques hung. He looked younger then—back in college, just earning his degree. That was his happiest picture, the one he loved the most.“I’m sorry I ruined your life,” I murmured. “I wish I could take back the hands of time but…”But I wouldn’t want to go back.Meeting Alex is something I would never regret, and perhaps if I had not met Alex then, we wouldn’t have the relationship that we have now.“I messed everything up. This is all my fault.”Yeah, it might sound like a typical victim blaming, but I don’t feel so good right now. Imagine finding out that Edward had left the house to me and a
ALEXANDER POVI randomly think about that day and what I must have done wrong for Isabella to hate me the way she did. I remember the green top and trousers she was wearing, her eyes cold and blank as she told me that she never wanted to see me again. I remember standing up and reaching for her, and she avoided my grasp.“Let’s pretend that this never happened,” I remember her saying. “Alex, I want to forget everything about this aspect of my life. I want you to move on and leave me alone.”Just as suddenly as she arrived, she left. It felt like a movie; like she had come to pay me respect and give little speeches before leaving. It felt so unreal until she had gone.“You’ll just need to keep this tape on for a while longer,” Nurse Penny said as she checked my nose. “Every other part is healed except for this.”“I can take care of it,” I replied urgently. “But I need to go now.”“Your discharge isn’t due for another few hours,” she informed me.“What’s the difference between a few hou
ALEXANDER POVAfter a very much needed conversation about who should be allowed to visit and who’s not, the nurse in charge of me decided to lend me her phone. Her name was Penny.“Calls only,” she warned severely before she gave it to me. “And to this one person only.”“Just Isabella,” I promised. “I’ll pay you back when I get back on my feet.”She smirked and stood up, adjusting my drip again. “You’ll be discharged later this week, Alex. We’re still trying to check your vitals and make sure your wounds are fully healed before letting you go.”She paused, scrutinizing me carefully. “The nose surgery for one, isn’t healed yet.”Hearing that my bone was broken and that surgery had been done on my nose to fix it was depressing. Even more so was the evidence of the surgery—a bandage wrapped around my nose and tape holding it in place. Well at least I can breathe, so I’m thankful for that.“But the rest of me?” He inquired.“As good as new.”“I can’t remain in the hospital until my nose i
ALEXANDER POVIt was the soft humming that woke me up. I stirred, my eyes slowly opening to the new world. My head felt black, as if I was recovering from a deep slumber and my muscles were remembering how to move.How did I get here?I scanned the walls my eyes landed on, my brain struggling to catch up and understand just what I was seeing. A hospital? It seemed like. There was a beeping sound beside me.“My sweet, soft baby,” a female voice said slowly. “Your hair is as soft as silk, your skin as smooth as butter. You’re going to be fine, my darling.”Confused, my head followed the voice. My eyes fell upon a woman leaking so close, I could see her nose hairs above me. I screamed and she pulled back, my brain immediately recognizing her as Madison.“Alex, you’re alive!” She exclaimed, excited. “Thank goodness! I thought I lost you. I thought me and my son lost you!”My heart raced at her high pitched voice and the image of her face in my head. This was not the first thing I wanted t