LOGINThis was life. I sighed as I lay on the lounger while Anna was bending at every odd angle just to ensure she captured a picture worthy enough for my followers.“This had better be enough.” Anna grumbled, coming towards me, and she pushed the phone into my hand. “I have taken a hundred and one shots; surely there should be at least five that are up to your taste.” She warned in a tone that said, "Accept it or die."I studied the pictures carefully, swiping fast, and I could feel her gaze on me as she dared me to say something, but I still wasn’t satisfied. I needed something that would leave a statement.“Let's just try one more time. You should capture it from the side this time.”"Kimmmm..." She threw her head back as she yelled, attracting a few onlookers. “Fine, but after this I am no longer taking pictures. Maybe you would get a photographer or something.”“I love you!” I called out to her, and she chuckled, but she did as was told, even going beyond the original plan, and when I
Unfortunately, the one week of freedom was quick to elapse. I had literally fallen sick at the thought of being thrown back to the chaos that was my life, but I couldn’t hide here anymore.Staying with Raina this time, however, was different. We had fewer butting heads than we usually do and had bonded over common ground. The vacation was beyond refreshing, but it was time to go back to my world.Speaking of going back, I had not heard from Aaron since I left Paris. I know I also contributed to it, but it was unlike him to leave me in the loop, and I was considering breaking my rules of not contacting a man.It was one that had been set in place when I was almost turning into a rag doll for a man when all he ever wanted to do was play with my heart.So now, I always waited for them to reach out.I threw myself to work, to the delight of Jamie. Production for my Vogue August edition would be starting in three weeks, and I needed to be fully prepared.We sat in a room with everyone: the
Staying with Raina had to be a humiliation ritual at some point. She had me so young, in between trying to build her career, so she never really had the maternal nurturing spirit toward me.Not to mention the fact that we looked so similar that we could be mistaken for sisters, and she wanted to sell that image through and through, which was why she never really bothered to scold me on things that she should.Oh, she was also too damn uppity, way more than Anna. She had this Victorian believe that everything should be posh and words should be spoken in low tones and all that.But apart from her numerous flaws, she was definitely a sport to be with, and for the one week of freedom I had, I was going to spend it with her regardless of whatever.I had also taken up the role of a chef because there was no way I was joining her to eat the concoction of greens she claimed was healthy. Hell, I was on break, so I was going to treat myself and allow myself to go.“What are you making?” Raina a
Fashion Week was over. Thankfully. Aaron and I were over, too, and somehow that hurt more than anything.Although there has been no proper communication between us. I had lost contact with him since I stepped foot into New York, and I knew I should call him; after all, he had claimed to be very busy with work.Still, a small part of me, the logical one, argued against it. Calling him or engaging in any sort of camaraderie will only ignite this…thing between us. He had expressly stated he didn’t believe in relationships, so falling for him was out of the question.Which meant I had to practice restraint, and I wasn’t good at restraint.It was a horrible habit of mine. It was why I took a long time to let go of exes even when they had hurt me and why I kept crawling back to them until I had no more dignity.I was determined to change, determined to practice this restraint that I was in dire need of, and what better place to practice it than with Raina?I stood in front of Raina’s estate
We took a proper bath, after which we went back to bed, catching the last vestige of sleep before we were sucked back into our worlds.And I had to admit, this was fun. I slept in his arms, breathing his scent while he held me tight, crushing me to his chest as if afraid I would slip away.The next time I woke up, it was to an empty bed, the sun shining brightly through the opening in the window. I yawned, stretching my arms, and then I blinked, moving into a sitting position. I blinked away as I took in the unfamiliar room, but slowly everything began to make sense, and I was scrambling for my phone.Shit!I had forgotten to schedule my post, and if I didn't have it on my wall, Jamie would be on my ass. Speaking of Jamie, it was weird he had not made any attempt to call me or even drag me back to the hotel.Then again, maybe he had enjoyed the party a little too much and was nursing a hangover. Although, that was unlike him.I had never even seen Jamie drunk. For all his issues, he w
Kim’s POVOur ragged breath filled the air as we tried to catch our breath, my heart pounding so hard behind my ribcage that I was sure it would cave in.Fuck, that was a good workout, way better than any of my gym sessions. Only this was completely different because it was easier to get addicted. Who was I even kidding? I was already addicted to the feel of his cock in me, how he filled me up in a way no one could dare. I only had to pray that this decision wasn’t going to come bite me in the back.I turned, needing to see him, and the sight I witnessed was enough to make my breath hitch. With the dim light, I could see his sharp features, the sweat gathering at his brow, catching in the faint glow.“That was crazy,” he smirked, licking his lips and nodding.“It was.” I agreed, and we stared at each other, his eyes boring into me even as our breathing slowly synced until we were of one accord.He would breathe out, and I would take in his air, inhaling it deep inside me, taking a pi
I breathed a sigh of relief as the car pulled into the garage, my ass already itching to be out of here. Other times I would have waited until Davy stepped out to get my door. Truth be told, I couldn’t even remember when I last did something as simple as opening my own door when he was around, but
“I could literally kiss you right now.” I yelled to the other person on the phone, smiling. Of course it was my brother that could be my lifesaver, and he didn’t know how important his call was.“Stop trying to change the question, Annie. Are you fucking Kim?”“Ewwww.” I frowned, sitting gingerly o
My eyes narrowed at the setup waiting just at my door, my lips curving in a frown almost instantly. A gigantic rose bouquet took my focus, and I was already reaching for it, unable to resist.I was a simple girl—okay, not exactly simple, but there was nothing I loved more than roses. I loved gettin
“Anna,” he sighed like he had found breath, but my brows furrowed as I tried to make sense of it, and then I remembered how he had left me alone on my honeymoon, and anger engulfed me.“Why are you here?” I asked, surprised at how calm my voice was despite the fact I was shaking with rage. “Yeah,







