INICIAR SESIÓNTessa was organizing her work schedule for the week when her phone buzzed. She ignored it at first. Another notification sounded, but she didn’t bother with it. When the third one came, she knew she couldn’t hold back.She reached for her phone, swiping the screen to check what it was all about. The texts stayed on the screen, three of them, all images from an unknown contact. Her fingers shook as she clicked on the download option.The first photo threw her off balance—she and Julian walking into the yacht with his hand on the small of her back as he guided her in. Her breath caught. She hurried to tap on the second image.A nude picture of them, but with Julian’s face missing. Only hers was visible. Her face was flushed, her eyes half closed as Julian fucked her on the upper deck of the yacht.The phone slipped out of her grip, dropping onto the table. Tessa’s vision turned blurry. Her heart hammered against her chest, threatening to fall out. A strange sound left her throat. What t
Always and foreverNight was already drawing near by the time they arrived at their destination, but with the help of the generous illumination given to the space, Tessa could make out how wide the yacht was as it sat across the sea.“Is this where we’re having our date?” Tessa admired the breathtaking view of the aurora blending seamlessly with the bright city lights, their colors shimmering all around the sea. “In a yacht? She asked, still looking around.Paradise was the perfect word to describe this place.He took her hand. “Ever had one here?”“Never.” She was suddenly glad she agreed to come on this date with him. “This is beautiful, Julian. I could get lost in here all night long.”“That’s my intention.” He beamed with a smile.She slowed her steps as they walked towards the railing. She stayed there for a moment, soaking in the view of the blue sea. Julian watched the breeze lift her hair, spreading it across her shoulders. She looked so beautiful, almost perfect, softening hi
“Your cool man hasn’t shown up in a while. How’s he doing?” Sebastian cornered Tessa as she tried to slip out of the corridor that led to the entrance of the office building.She stopped in her tracks, regarding him briefly. “Maybe his work here is done?” She never planned for them to be foes, but with the way Sebastian was moving these days, they might end up becoming one.“I’m still surprised you had to bring the old man here…”“Sebastian,” Tessa called in a warning tone. “Don’t do that.”His lips twitched lightly. “So, what are we now? Enemies?”“Co-workers, Mr. Sebastian.” She responded firmly.“Tessaline.”“Tessa.” She corrected with a glare. Only one person had the right to use her full name.“Tessa.” He called her name using the same tone she used. “I want to know, for the last time, if that moment at Ballawin meant something to you.”Tessa stiffened in place. That was months ago. They shouldn’t be talking about it anymore. Why was he bringing it up again?“No.” She was truthfu
With Bianca sleeping over and Maribel staying back in the house tonight, going into Julian’s room was a risky move for Tessa, but she couldn’t just stay back when he was probably burning hot with fever and needed her by his side.Pushing all fear aside, Tessa dashed out of her room with a careful gait. It was some minutes into midnight. Everyone must have been asleep by now. She trotted carefully towards Julian’s room, knocking softly at the door.His voice came, asking who it was.“Daddy.” She muttered once, wondering if he would hear her with how low she sounded. The door opened up, shutting immediately after she stepped inside.“You came.” His face softened, as though he’d been anticipating her presence all this time while he was alone.She rushed towards him to feel his temperature. He was no longer hot, and his eyes were sharper now. Brighter than they were this morning. Relief washed through her.“How do you feel? I’m sorry I came this late. I needed to make sure everyone was as
SOME WEEKS LATERTessa was the first to notice the strange symptoms Julian had developed. His temperature was unusually hot, almost scorching her as she slept close to him the previous night. She’d brought his attention to it, but he assured her nothing was wrong.Barely two hours later, a high fever had seized him. Thirty minutes later, Bianca and Maribel had arrived at the house, all shunning her suggestions of taking him to the hospital, because, according to them, he didn’t need it.“The last time this illness held him down was three years ago.” Maribel was saying to Bianca as they stood side by side, preparing medicine in the kitchen. “Guess it’s back, and Dad is always adamant about going to the hospital for proper treatments.”Tessa had been trying to help out, but the two women wouldn’t give her a chance, and she couldn’t fight too much for space. A con of being in a secret relationship with a man she shouldn’t be involved with.“We should be thankful we know how to handle thi
Bianca sat back, fully involved in the show. She loved every bit of it and was waiting for her turn to strike.“What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever hidden?” He asked, folding his arms against his chest.“If I’m hiding it, then it’s supposed to remain a secret, don’t you think?” Tessa countered him. She knew where this was going. “Are secrets not supposed to remain secrets?”“You can choose not to reveal it, but you have to take a drink each time you evade a question.” Maribel poured her friend the strongest, scorching wine on the table. “Here.”Tessa downed it at a go, shutting her eyes to suppress the bitterness. “That was hot.” She received a disapproving glare from Julian, but she looked away.“Now, who are you choosing to answer your next question?” Maribel asked.“Adrian,” Tessa beamed, pointing at him.She caught the surprised glances snapped in her direction and dismissed them without a second thought. She was ready to drink as much as she could today, but she would drill Adri
"How are you getting along in your new job, Tessa?" Maribel asked, stuffing a forkful of pasta into her mouth. "And your co-workers, do you like them?"Tessa smiled. "Work is coming along fine." Hesitating, she briefly harbored a passing thought of Sebastian and the flowers she'd been getting every
Her cheeks reddened in eager expectancy."Yes, daddy." She muttered, pressing her lips together."You're so wet for me." He shifted her panties to the side. "Do you get wet thinking of daddy." He traced her entrance in preparation.Two fingers went in, curling against her throbbing wetness. He sent
The coolness of the room curled around her skin the moment she stepped in. The space was dimly lit, but bright enough to see their shadows spreading across the walls. She walked further in, the setting scent of ruins and sex filling her senses.A shiver ran down her spine. Julian meant business toni
Her boyfriend hadn't answered a single call or text in two days.Tessa wasn't surprised.After three years together, she was used to the long stretches of silence that always followed their misunderstandings. What worried her now was that she had no idea what she had done wrong this time.The last t







