"Come here, darling. Come here." Tiffany embraced Delaney, who was sobbing uncontrollably. "God, I never imagined you went through so much." She wiped off a tear from her eyes.Delaney's story was so touching. She'd never wish for all that upon anyone, not even her enemy."You are such a strong woman, Delaney. I admire you. You are stronger than you think.""Thank you, Tiff." She said, drawing in a deep breath. "I know I'll be fine eventually. I just need time.""I know, honey. You'll be fine." She patted her shoulder. "We aren't so different, after all. We are both in complicated relationships.""Really? What happened?" Delaney asked, wiping her teary face."Nothing much. I thought I finally found the man for me when I met him. He was everything a woman could ever ask for. But, life happened." She smiled. "His family asked him to marry someone else... Of course, for the growth of their company.""I'm so sorry to hear that, Tiff.""It's okay. I'll be fine. I know I have been selfish a
The coldness of the water trickling down her bare body felt like all she needed at that moment. Lost in her thoughts, she reminisced on the entire event of the day.Tiffany was indeed a lifesaver. She had dished out some excellent advice on how these pressing situations could be handled.Delaney heaved a sigh of relief and satisfaction as she felt refreshed and ready to sleep. They had a busy day. They talked, ate, tried out new makeup, and had fun... It was all worth it.Tiffany had advised her to save up and get herself an apartment. At first, she suggested talking to Adonis about getting Delaney an apartment, but Delaney refused. She doesn't feel comfortable asking for financial support from a man, no matter what. Plus, she thought it might seem embarrassing to ask Adonis for such.She hated being seen as a liability. She loved the second suggestion Tiffany had given to her, and that was the best way to handle things right now. All she needed was to tarry a little longer here, save
It was a typical Monday morning for Adonis as he busied himself with the pile of paperwork on his table when his phone rang, causing him to stop.He glanced at the caller and stared with mixed emotion - Delaney. He abandoned all he was doing and answered the call."Dela..." He called."Adonis." There was an awkward silence before she went on to speak. "I'm sorry, I missed your calls last night." She spoke softly."Was something wrong?" He asked in his usual cold voice. Delaney could tell he wasn't happy."No, Adonis. Nothing was wrong. I just... I went to bed quite early last night." She explained."I see." He paused briefly before adding. "And you are sure about that?""Of course I am. Is something wrong?" She was curious and nervous at the same time."Why did you lie to me, Dela?" His icy tone held no warmth."What are you talking about, Adonis?""I asked if Blaine still made advances at you, and you denied it. Why?" He was extremely angry but did so well to keep his emotions in che
Throughout their interaction, Adonis found himself captivated by Laura's every word and gesture. He hung onto her every syllable, and his reactions betrayed the profound impact she had on him.With subtle nods of agreement, gentle smiles in response to her wit, and the deepening of his admiration apparent in his eyes, Laura's presence elicited an undeniable response from Adonis in one way or the other."It was a very interesting time with you, Laura." His eyes sparkled with more admiration for her. Her presence exuded an aura of intelligence, making her all the more admirable.She was pretty outspoken, and Adonis was naturally drawn to such women."Thank you, sir." She flashed him her usual infectious smile that lifted his spirit from all his troubles with Delaney and Blaine's situation. She was a good distraction, after all."Call me Adonis," he said, still holding a smile. From that moment on, he knew that things would never be the same, and he eagerly awaited the next opportunity t
Chapter 1 The quietness of the morning was no strange feeling at all, as it had become a usual part of Delaney's everyday life. It was a lifestyle she had gotten used to, and she'd accepted it wholeheartedly. Truth is, she might never be able to get used to a normal, happy life. But at least, it's better than the hell and torment she called a life that she used to have while growing up. Between two torments, she’d chosen the lesser one. Delaney Duncan busied herself with her usual chores that morning as she prepared breakfast for her fiance, Blaine. Her delicate hands expertly arranged the table with so much love and care as she tried to maintain the smile she'd forced on her face. "How long does it take to prepare a simple breakfast?" The cold voice of the man she so desperately loved filtered the air. "Good morning, love," Delaney's tender voice greeted in her usual cheerful manner after taking in a deep breath to calm her nervous self. Blaine totally ignored her greetings and
Three years ago, Adonis had to attend an important business course in Illinois. He never believed in love at that time. He viewed love as a trivial pursuit. He was content to indulge in the countless women who fawned over him, eager for his affection, and he had a whole lot of them at his beck and call. He had the right tool to make any woman drool and beg him for more pleasurable experiences. A one-time pleasure with Adonis was never an option for most women. He was a sex god. With his expertise in bedmatics, Adonis effortlessly drives women crazy, but he's never seen or imagined any woman who can ever drive him crazy or make him lose his control. NEVER. Just a few days to the end of his course, fate interfered, bringing him face to face with a stunning young woman in her very early twenties. She seemed drunk and stranded in the late hours of the night, so he decided to give her a ride home. His intentions were pure. He had desperately tried getting her details, or at least her h
The persistent ringing of the phone sliced through the silence of the room, causing a loud his to escape her small plump lips, as she glanced at the caller with irritation written all over her face. "Blaine? This had better be good," Mrs. Greta spewed angrily at the caller when she finally answered the phone. "I hope so too," Blaine Declan responded after a brief silence. He hated her guts. "Go on," She said flatly. "The proposal has been submitted. Hopefully, we should get a response in two weeks," He explained. "Why do we have to wait that long? Come on, can't you make it any faster?" "You already know this is the very best I can do. He's not one to be pressured, you know this, don't you?" He suppressed his rage, trying his hardest not to yell at her. Mrs. Greta is overly controlling. She wants every damn thing done her way. She doesn't give a damn about what anyone feels, as long as she gets what she wants, she's good to go. She had no iota of respect for anyone, not even her
"Ma'am, just as I said earlier, you'll be called for an interview once you've scaled through the first stage. Do wait patiently, ma'am," the irritable voice of the woman on the other side of the desk explained to Delaney, her edginess evident in her voice. "Uhm... Alright. Thank you," Delaney gave a courteous smile as she made her way out of the grumpy lady's office. Anger washed over her as she wondered why the lady was so rude to her. It was almost as if the lady knew her from before. "How rude people can be to strangers." She increased her pace, opening her clutch to bring out her phone. For a minute while she was in there, she thought she heard it ring. "Oh, my God!" Delaney let out a loud gasp as she felt a pair of strong arms grip her by both shoulders just before she fell to the ground. She had just bumped into the hard frame of a masculine figure. Her large green eyes slowly traveled from his broad shoulders to the pair of arms which held her firmly in place, and finally, t