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Author: Caroluchy
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-26 13:50:23

Olive leaned forward, unfazed by Emma's explanations.

“Perfect. Good way to meet influential people, right, Char?”

She nudged me so hard I almost spilled my drink.

I simply nodded.

Emma narrowed her eyes at me.

“So, Charlotte… have you ever even worn a bikini before?”

My whole body locked.

The truth screamed inside me:

Never. Not once.

But Olive’s hopeful eyes were on me, I couldn't afford to disappoint her.

So I forced myself to laugh.

“Of course. Even at the beach, which is in public. I mean… it’s not like I’m an alien. Plenty of people are built like me too. What an odd question.”

Emma’s face didn’t budge. She tilted her head, skeptical.

“Mhm. You sure? Because if you’re not comfortable, maybe don’t force it. You’ll stand out—and not in the way you want. I’d hate for you to ruin your vacation by doing something you’re clearly not ready for.”

Her words stung sharp, like little needles. My fingers tightened around my glass.

Olive’s smile vanished.

“Emma,that's enough. She said she
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  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    MY REQUEST

    What are you doing?The voice in my head asked, and I immediately ripped myself backward, breaking the kiss with a force that made me stumble.My hand flew to my lips, which still burned with the phantom pressure of his.John stood frozen, his arms still slightly raised where I had been. His lips were parted, his eyes wide.The air in the room turned to ice.“I…” I stammered, my voice a hoarse whisper. “I’m… what did I do?”I wasn’t just asking him.I was asking myself.What the hell was that, Charlotte?I looked up at John.He looked shocked.His arms fell to his sides, fists clenching and unclenching.I accused him of being a creep, yet I acted like this—without consent?“I’m sorry… I—”“Don’t apologize,” he said gently. “It’s been a highly emotional day. You acted because you were overwhelmed. It’s not your fault. And honestly—I kissed you back… so you have nothing to apologize for. I enjoyed it.”Then he lifted a hand and stroked his lower lip with his thumb, a smirk appearing.“D

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    NO SCRATCHES

    “Angel? Is that really you, baby?”It was less a word than a disbelieving breath.She nodded.A raw, guttural sound tore from me—half sob, half laugh—as I crushed her to me in a tight hug, rocking back and forth on the floor.“Mommy,” she sobbed.I covered her face in kisses, my hands frantically patting her face, her back, her arms, assuring myself she wasn't a ghost, she was real.“You’re here, you’re here, baby, you’re here,” I chanted into her hair.Then I loosened my grip on Angel just enough to look at her.I reached out with trembling hands, touching her face—her cheeks, her forehead, her hair. Then her arms. Her shoulders. Her back. Her legs.“You’re sure you’re okay, my love? Nothing hurts?”“I’m hungry,” she said, with the sublime, devastating normality of a child.I blinked.I didn’t expect that answer at all. A hysterical laugh bubbled in my throat.“That is not a problem. I will order food for you, okay? I am so happy. I am so, so happy. I can’t believe it.”I burst into

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    IS THAT A VOICE I KNOW?

    “I was scared,” I sobbed. “How was I supposed to know you are a good person? People can hide their real image and pretend just to get what they want. I am not God… to see your heart.”“And I’m not allowed to be hurt by that?” he asked. “I’m not allowed to feel rejected? Accused? Dehumanized?”He placed a hand over his chest.“I am human, Charlotte. I feel anger. I feel pain. And yes—I felt it every time you looked at me like I was a monster in disguise.”I couldn’t say a word anymore.“I followed you because I was afraid,” he continued quietly. “Afraid that your distrust would put you exactly where it did tonight.”I covered my face with my hands.“I didn’t mean for this to happen,” I cried. “I never wanted Angel to suffer because of me.”“I know,” he replied, softer now. “But intentions don’t undo consequences. If you keep letting fear make your choices, it won’t just hurt you. It will hurt the people you love.”The words pierced straight through me.“You’re right,” I sobbed, my shou

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    ACCOUNTABILITY

    John exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair.“Take accountability for once, Charlotte!”I blinked.“What?”“You think I don’t hurt, Charlotte?” he asked quietly. “You think I don’t feel anything?”I swallowed, but the lump in my throat refused to go down.“You look at me like I’m some monster hiding behind a smile. Like I’m waiting for the right moment to hurt you,” he continued, his voice tightening. “Do you have any idea what that does to a man who has done nothing but protect you?”I pushed myself up slowly, my knees weak.“So now it’s my fault?” I asked, my voice trembling. “Blame it all on me, right?”“Yes,” he said immediately. “This—this part of it—is.”The words hit harder than any slap.I pressed my lips tightly.He noticed, and his voice changed.“You don’t get to walk away every time you’re scared,” he said softly. “You don’t get to ignore warnings, run straight into danger, and then act shocked when the worst happens.”Tears spilled freely again.“You expect me t

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    SHOULD I BE MAD?

    Saved me first? What is the essence of me being alive without Angel? I thought, as I sat in the passenger seat of the SUV, my palm supporting my jaw. We were on our way back to the hotel. John made a call and told me he had informed the police about Angel, that I shouldn’t worry myself to death. He had tried to console me with every soft word he could think of, but it was all useless. I didn’t know if I should be mad that he didn’t go after Angel, or grateful that he saved my life. I couldn’t look at him; I was facing the window side. Overflowing tears ran down my cheeks. Every second I kept seeing Angel’s face. Her chuckles. Her questions. Her kind gestures whenever I was hurt. Her first time saying “Mama.” All these moments now felt like memories of the dead. No… she’s not. Marcus wouldn’t!!! I covered my mouth and cried again. Why? Why does my life have to be this way? If only I had listened to John and stayed in the hotel until we figured out a safer way to face

  • BILLIONAIRE'S PLUS-SIZE OBSESSION    I MADE A CHOICE

    I couldn’t hold back my anger and the pain of betrayal.“John!”I yelled angrily.“You devil!!!”I saw something flash in his eyes after my accusation but I cared less.Him being here could only mean one thing!“You are the one who gave Marcus the information? You are the master planner of all this?”He was silent but kept walking toward us.The leader pulled up his pants and fixed his waistband.“Who are you? This is private property!”I blinked.Wait… they didn’t know him?Does that mean he is not working with them?The other men exchanged glances and started walking toward him without waiting for him to come any closer."Who the heck are you?"The driver yelled again."John...and...the lady you have… she belongs to me. Kindly let her go. I can be very possessive which means I don’t appreciate y'all being that close to her. I fear of there's a scratch on her I might snap in a very dangerous way".I was as stunned as three men.Then they burst into laughter.One of the men walking u

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