LOGIN“Mom,” I grinned, my lips nearly splitting, “I could kiss you right now.”“Err… not that I don't appreciate my grown daughter telling me she would kiss me after she ‘outgrew’ it, but what is the catch?” She asked, and I burst out laughing. Of course she would be suspicious, but nothing could dampen my joy.This was my chance to penetrate Davy’s mind, and I knew just how.“When do you say you will be coming again?” I asked, way too gleeful for my liking. I had already conjured the perfect dress for all of my stay here.It would probably be just a day, maybe even less. I could wish for longer, but my parents were never one to stay over in a place because of the fear of being bothersome. They didn’t even do so when I lived alone, so I doubted they would be changing their ways.However, I would just pack something extra in the car in case an opportunity comes.“Were you even hearing what I was saying?""Sorry," I smiled sheepishly. “You were saying?”“We are only staying for a day or even
I managed to rein myself in, reaching into my purse for my phone and calling the one person that would understand.“Kim,” I cried as soon as it was connected, running away from his house because any more moments I spent there, I was going to break down. “Kim!”“Anna, what the hell? Are you crying?” Her voice boomed from the speaker, coaxing even more tears from me. “What happened?”“Davy!” I cried, entering the comfort of my car before I broke down entirely.“What happened to him?”"H-he..." The words were lodged stubbornly in my throat, and no matter what I did, they refused to come out.“Anna,” Kim’s voice broke through the din. “I need you to inhale deeply and tell me what happened.”I nodded until I realized she couldn’t see me, and I forced out a quiet yes, following her instruction. Dragging air into my lungs, I inhaled deeply, slowly exhaling it, and somehow it helped the stubborn lodge dissolve.“Good, now tell me what happened.”“Davy!” I cried again, my voice breaking. “He w
“Dates with Kim were always the best, especially when the owners knew her and went out of their way to impress us even though we knew they were just sucking up to her. We often got far more than we paid for, which was ridiculous considering we didn’t even need the favor.But I would be crazy if I rejected anything free, and did I mention somehow the services were always better?Above all, I was glad we had the spa, as I had no idea I had a gigantic knot in my neck that only dissolved after the expert touch.We dropped by a store to shop, and I knew I shouldn’t have offered because Kim absolutely went crazy on it, but it was alright. I loved her enough, so I was going to tolerate it.Especially after seeing the nice pieces she got.And now we were lounging in the pool, under the sunlight, swimming without the care of the world.I took a deep breath, plunging deep inside, and I stayed there for some seconds, enjoying being submerged before I came out spluttering.“This was absolutely ne
“Wow!” Kim’s mouth was literally hanging open after I finished narrating my life issue. She looked at me with narrowed eyes, and slowly she shook her head. “Okay, so what’s the issue now? Aren’t you happy you got what you want?”"I-I..." I stuttered, suddenly finding it difficult to bring out words. “I don’t know, okay?” I released a sigh, slumping on the sofa, and I shifted about, trying to find a comfortable spot, but it was no use.Yes, the sofa was comfortable and most likely expensive, but nothing beat the one at home.And here I was comparing everything to home. Again.“So what exactly is the problem?"“I don’t know,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. “I think I made a mistake. I should have never gone to that court. I should have given him the chance he needed.”“Shit, now I feel horrible because I basically instigated it.” Kim murmured, pushing her plates away.“It is not exactly your fault, though. I made the decision to go with it, and now I am seeing it was proba
“You did the right thing,” Ryan praised me as soon as we left the courtroom. Somehow I had managed to melt away from my frozen self and forced my legs to walk, and now I was outside.However, it felt like I had done the wrong thing. I was still on edge, my eyes scanning everywhere in search of Davy. It seemed as if I needed to explain myself.“It doesn’t seem like it,” I said truthfully, and Ryan gave me a little smile, his hands reaching, squeezing my shoulder gently.“It is common at the beginning, but with time, you would see it was the best decision you could ever make.”I doubted that, but I didn’t voice out my opinion, only nodded. However, before I could put out more words, Davy strode out of the court, marching with a seriousness that startled me, and I hated how my pulse quickened.I straightened, rearranging my suit and patting my hair into place until, finally, he was standing in front of me.For a moment, we stared at each other, and now that I had the opportunity to see h
The courtroom felt colder than I had expected it to be and not just because of the air conditioner blowing furiously across the room. It was the way everything felt so serious.Every shuffle of paper echoed through the courtroom; even whispers refused to remain quiet, and it didn’t help that strange faces were seated in the courtroom.I sat next to Ryan Cooks, and he was quite the opposite of what I was. He seemed so sure of himself, so very much in his element, that I pale next to him. I swallowed hard, folding my hands tightly and placing them on my lap while I tried to control my heart that was beating so fast.Eyeing the exit, I wondered how many seconds it would take for me to reach there and if it would cancel the process I had already started.“Just breathe,” Ryan murmured beside me, his voice low enough that only I could hear, and I raised my head up sharply, red coloring my cheeks, suddenly embarrassed that I was having such a thought.However, I straightened and nodded even
I made to go, ready to bulldoze my way through the bitch who had refused to keep her hands to herself and even my husband, who somehow failed to understand what boundaries are even though he had promised me. However, I couldn’t even take another step before a firm hand encased me, halting any thoug
Anna’s POVI hated crying. It was an unnecessary expression of emotions that had no business showing itself there. It took so much energy, leaving you with a runny nose and even a headache.Yet it was one of my favorite forms of expression, but not by choice. And right now, I sobbed, pounding on Da
“W-what?” My brows shot up in concern, my lips parting in surprise. I took a step towards her, needing to hold her, to reassure her, to explain to her that she was wrong. This was entirely wrong.“Don’t fucking what me, Hale!” She barked, her eyes bloodshot in anger. “I know what I saw, and I know
Davy’s POVMy wife was drunk.The flushed cheeks, crossed eyes that flitted everywhere, and unsteady gait were all indications, and I shook my head, narrowing my eyes at her.Anna hated getting drunk, often complaining that she had no control in that state, and she was one who tightly clung to the







