MasukIt began with his hand on my back. Just a small touch. But my body acted as if it had been waiting, starving.
I had hardly stepped out of the shower, dressed only in a silk robe, my nipples piercing hard like it had plans to burst my dress open. I turned and David stood behind me in my room. His gaze fixed on me, dark, unreadable, and passionate. "Cold?" he asked quietly, his voice rough. I nodded. But I wasn't only cold; I was terribly horny. I recalled I told David no intimacy, no touching, but how could that be possible seeing him almost naked. Apart from the little boxers he wore on his waist, and a sparkly white singlet that clung to his abs like a second skin, he had nothing else on. His fingers brushed against my spine, slowly and carefully, causing tremors deep within me. "You shouldn't walk around in that," he said softly, his breath brushing my ear. "Why?" I challenged quietly. "Afraid your little contract wife might make you lose control?" He turned around with ease, placing one hand on my waist. Our gazes locked. I felt something shift in him as he leaned in and kissed me without saying another word. The kiss wasn't careful but raw, intense, and deep. Full of what felt like ownership. I melted into it, my fingers gripping his singlet and pressing my body against him while he gently pushed me against the wall. I felt like I should enter into his skin, gosh he smelled so edible. His hands moved over my thighs, hips, and waist, claiming territory as I moaned softly into his mouth. I could have easily said no, refused him, and walked away but I hadnât been touched in two years. Not since my last heartbreak with Ray. The breakup made me celibate, and now, all the longing I had buried came flooding out like a tidal wave. His lips moved down my neck as my robe slid off one shoulder. My skin trembled and my breath caught. I didnât realize how badly I had starved my body and how it craved to be touched until now. In between my legs were already dripping wet ready to be devoured as he grabbed and caressed my titties. I was ready, pulling him in. But suddenly he stopped. Just like that. His breathing was heavy, his body tensed, but he drew back as if someone had slammed the brakes on his desire. "David?" I whispered, puzzled, aroused, and disappointed all at once. He turned away and paced the room like a man on edge. "We need to stop." "Why?" âI shouldnât have even started this,â he mumbled. âBecause I canât finish it.â I blinked hard. "What do you mean?" He rubbed a palm across his face, avoiding my gaze. He tried to walk away but I followed and pulled his hands. âDo you intend to leave me by myself like this?â I asked frowning. He looked at me "I have been on medications. For anxiety. My doctor gave me something new a few months ago. Which messed with my body.â I froze. Then he shouted itâraw and uncensored. "Elena, I can't get hard. Not with this crap in my system, it has been hell." Silence filled the room. Not awkward, just heavy. I refrained from passing judgment on him, I wasnât particularly angry, just disappointed. "Why didn't you tell me before?" "Is it something to parade about? Besides, I only met you 2 weeks agoâ he said quietly. "This was supposed to be just business, remember?" I folded my arms, feeling vulnerable in more ways than one. My clit was still vibrating, my nipples hard and my body felt hot. Why did he have to get me here before saying all this, I thought. David stared at me. âI didn't mean to,â he said like he had just read my thoughts out loud. The pain in his voice was real. This wasnât just about sex â it was about humiliation, control, self-esteem, and the cracks in his perfect armor. âIâm leaving tomorrow,â he added after a long pause. âA Business trip for three days in Chicago. You'll have the place to yourself. I will get you a maid and a personal guard.â I nodded slowly. Three days without him, itâll take my body three days to calm down. I will be fine, after all I have stayed without sex for 2 years so it wasnât new. âââ The penthouse was too quiet the next morning. David was gone. And me, I had showered, eaten, and put on my best perfume. I sat on my dressing mirror applying makeup like I had somewhere to go. I just had this instant urge to look beautiful. A part of me was still grieving from last night, as I tried hard not to reflect on his wet tongue on my neck, on my skin. That's when the elevator chimed. I kept quiet, thinking it was the guard David had earlier mentioned who would come in today, but when I got up and opened the door I saw him. Drego. The same face, same body. But wilder. Untamed, his hoodie was unzipped, hair messier, smile cocky as ever. âDonât panic,â he said, hands raised. "Not here to fight or cause trouble I promise." I stood at the doorway with one brow arched. "You're not supposed to be here." "I will be out soon. Iâm a bit stressed you know, I just need to shower and take a little nap and Iâll be out of your face in no time," he explained. "I also thought you would want company. You appeared lonely through those large windows." I rolled my eyes. "You're watching me now?" "I notice things," he explained as he stepped inside. "Just as you look starved right now." My stomach flipped. Was it boldly written on my forehead that Iâm extremely horny? I thought. He strode passed me, straight toward the couch, and sat like he owned it. âRelax, Mrs. Knight. Donât take my words for it." He replied, chuckling lightly. I sighed and followed him. We initially sat in silence, both pretending it was normal. âThe bathroom is straight down on your left,â I spoke first, breaking the silence as it felt awkward. "I know my way, don't worry, itâs just that you donât look happy." I gave him a sharp look. "Excuse me?" âYou are not good at pretending, I just figured out. I see it in your eyes,â Drego remarked. âHas David touched you? You looked starved.â I swallowed heavily. âItâs not your business.â âMaybe not,â he said. "But I think you deserve more than being a contract trophy on a shelf." My gaze stiffened. âIs that what you think I am? Why would you say that?â âBecause Davidâs too cold to ever rock your world. He wonât touch you, not now, not in 5 years. Should we place a bet?â I stood abruptly, heart thumping. âDrego, donât go there.â He followed me, slowly, like a shadow creeping closer. âI told you I wouldnât cause trouble. I meant it.â His voice lowered to a whisper. "But you smell like you haven't been touched in years." "Stop!" I replied, backing away. He leaned out and brushed his knuckles on my jaw. "You want to feel something again, don't you? He wonât give you that" I was breathing quickly now. I shoved his hand away from my face. "Don't push your luck,â I cautioned. "I'm married!" "To a man who bought you," Drego snapped, his voice calm but menacing. "Elena, don't pretend this is love. You are not his wife. You are his prisoner in satin." My mouth shook, but I held my ground. "Call it whatever, but I signed the contract anyway." He didnât reply so I continued, "Please go!" Drego did not move at first. His eyes scanned mine, wild, curious, and burning. He then took a hesitant step back. "I will just go refresh and leaveâ I watched him walk into the guest room downstairs while I spiraled upstairs, back to my room.Cindy pov I should have slapped him. That was my first thought when Drego said he wanted to âlieâ with me.After everything, after tying me up, after humiliating me, after dragging my name into this madness.He had the nerve, and yet⊠When he said it, my body betrayed me in the worst way possible.Four months. Four long, dry, frustrating months. Four months of sleeping alone, of pretending I didnât miss the weight of a man beside me. Of acting strong while my nerves were constantly on edge, of wanting David to just look at me the way a man looks at a woman. Not like a boss studying performance reports, but a man who was sexually attracted to a woman. I wanted David, I wanted his steadiness, his protection, and how orderly he was. But desire doesnât follow logic, he was yet to see me and I wonder if he ever wouldBut Drego? Drego was reckless, and even though he was emotional baggage, he was the type of man who didnât ask permission with his eyes. The type who made you feel wanted
DREGOâs POVThe news was everywhere.Television screens in my apartment, Blogs, news notifications, and police statements.Cindyâs face stared back at me from every platform where the news was broadcast, like she was some princess in distress.Thrive Treasury secretary is missing!!!I sat back in my chair while Jide read updates from his phone to me.âBoss⊠this thing is becoming so serious,â he said carefully. âI think itâs not just the police anymore, David activated his private security. Theyâre tracing movements, and checking cameras across districts.âI rubbed my jaw slowly. David never did anything halfway. If he were personally involved, this would escalate quickly, more than I expected.âYou guys made sure to deactivate CCTv footage on the night she was abducted right?ââYes, sir we did. For two hours it didnât function, until we were doneâ Jide replied assuredBefore I could respond, my phone rang, I checked and it was Elena. I smirked before picking up. âTo what do I owe th
DAVIDâs POVI went home late Friday night with a headache pounding behind my eyes. The business dinner, the long drive. And then thereâs Cindy whoâs been silent and cold the entire day, it all felt strangely connected, but I brushed it off. She was emotional since Thursday; maybe she was just going through the normal woman moments and needed her time. But by Saturday morning, something felt wrong, very wrong.I unlocked my laptop at 8:45 a.m., ready to review the financial summaries Cindy usually uploaded every morning without fail. She never missed a deadline, not even once since the day I hired her.Except today. Her folder was empty. I refreshed and rechecked after an hour, still nothing. I checked my email, also empty. I got agitated. âCindy⊠what are you doing?âShe was efficient, overly meticulous. If she didnât send files, then something was definitely off.I dialed her number. Ring⊠ring⊠Then her voicemail clicked on.âThatâs odd,â I muttered. She always picked up her phone,
DREGOâs POVI couldnât sleep well for days. Every time I closed my eyes, all I saw was Cindy standing in that boutique with her loud mouth, pointing at me like I was some cheap loser who had nothing better to do than chase her around Los Angeles. The embarrassment, the way the salesgirls stared at me, the way Elena looked at me like I disgusted her, kept replaying, burning, and stinging my mind.No woman had ever bruised my ego before. But Cindy? She stabbed right through it, and I wasnât going to let it go. Not this time, she needs to learn a few lessons My boysâJide, Malaki, and Collinsâsat in my living room as I paced back and forth, still feeling that helpless anger bubbling in my chest.âShe humiliated me,â I said, slamming my fist on the table. âIn front of Elena, her workers. She said words she shouldnât have, spat on my face, and compared me to David. Imagine the effrontery.âJide, the calm one, nodded slowly. âBoss, we understand, but we need a plan if we must apprehend her
ELENA POVMy anger was boiling to the point that my fingers trembled. I couldnât believe Cindy had the audacity to embarrass me in front of my own staff. And now Drego was standing here like a wounded saint.âDrego,â I breathed, holding the counter for balance, âplease leave.âHe stepped closer, voice low and troubled.âElena, youâre making a mistake. Listen to meâŠââNo,â I snapped. âI donât want to hear anything.âHis eyes flashed. âCindy is lying to you. You think Iâd ever sneak into her house? For what?ââAnd the wound?â I pointed at the bandage on his hand. âExplain that.âHe hesitated for a second.My heart sank. âExactly.ââElena, stop,â he said sharply. âIt was a fight. A guy came to my lounge yesterday to cause trouble. A broken glass, rising chaos and I handled it. Thatâs all.âI folded my arms, unimpressed. âWow, such a Convenient story.âHe gritted his teeth. âSo you believe her over me?ââI donât believe anybody, Iâm tired Drego, I really am. Can we call this quits, letâs
CINDYâs POVMelisa had barely stepped into her apartment before she started screaming my name like she had fire burning her tongue.âCINDYYYYY! You wonât believe what I just saw today!âI walked out of the guest room tying my scarf. âWhat is it again? Who annoyed you this time?âShe dropped her handbag dramatically on the couch. âElena.âThat one name alone made my stomach tighten. These days I donât even want to hear that name again, it upsets me.âWhat about her?âMelisa sat, crossed her legs, and leaned forward like a gossip reporter.âI went to her boutique today, and guess who I saw coming there⊠in broad daylight⊠like he owned the building?âI blinked. âWho?ââDrego.âMy jaw dropped. âYouâre lying.ââCindy, I was standing right there! And guess what? Elena pretended to me like she didnât know him. She even rushed me out like I was disturbing something.âI stood slowly, heart racing.âShe pretended⊠not to know Drego?ââYes! And she acted like he was just an ordinary guest, as i







