Vanessa Archibald is heartbroken and ready for a fresh start. Escaping her cheating ex and small town, she gets admission to Yale and moves in with her dad's charming best friend, Antonio who is also a professor at Yale. Older, sophisticated, and devastatingly handsome, Antonio is everything Vanessa's ex wasn't. But their age difference and Antonio's upcoming wedding make their undeniable attraction forbidden.But what starts as a convenient arrangement explodes into a forbidden passion they can't deny.One drunken night ignites a spark they can't ignore, leading to a passionate encounter that binds them in a thrilling, yet terrifying, secret. All is well up until an anonymous emailer threatens to expose Vanessa’s secret, sending shivers down Vanessa's spine. Will she succumb to the blackmail, or will she risk everything for a taste of the forbidden?
View More“I cannot believe this!!!” I screamed as I threw my purse at my boyfriend who I had just seen rolling on his bed together with my bestfriend, Layla.
“Vanessa omg, it’s not what you think,” Layla pleaded as she began to put on her clothes. Bart on the other hand remained on the bed, as if he didn’t care that I had just caught him sleeping with my bestfriend. “Explain all this to me right now!” I demanded. “How long has this been going on Layla?” I tearfully asked. “U-ugh, I-I,” Layla stammared. I rushed to her and grabbed her by her blonde hair. “Stop stammering and tell me when you started sleeping with my boyfriend you bitch!!” “Enough of this noise!” Bart demanded as he stood up from the bed and put on his robe. “We’ve been sleeping with each other under your nose for the past three months, all through summer,” He said with a smirk. I couldn’t even believe my ears. I had told Layla about all the troubles Bart and I had been going through and she kept on advising me. “You bitch!” I spat out. “So you’ve been sleeping with my boyfriend.” “I’m sorry Vanessa. Forgive me please,” Layla pleaded as tears poured down from her eyes. “Stop begging her Layla,” Bart said as he walked towards me and looked me in the eye. “I don’t love you anymore, I thought you would take the hint all these months, but I guess it took you seeing me in bed with your bestfriend before you could realize.” I stood there looking defeated, blinking my eyes rapidly trying to stop the tears that were about to pour out of my eyes as I heard Bart talk about how much he basically hated me. “Did you hear me?” He snapped at me as his question brought me back to the present. “Hear what Bart?” “That you should get out of my house,” He said then handed me my purse. With one last glance, I turned around and stormed out of his house as my tears began to pour like a waterfall. I couldn’t help wiping the snot coming out of my nose with the sleeve of my cardigan while I ran out of Bart’s family home. “Vanessa wait hold on, please!” A voice called out from behind me. I turned around to see it was Layla who had been chasing me. “Leave me alone, Lay,” I said as I continued to walk fast. “It’ll be just a minute,” she said. “Fine, what is it?” I said as I turned to face her. I watched her hold her chest as she tried to regain her breath. “How could you do this to me, Lay? I thought we were bestfriends, You were basically my sister,” I cried. “I didn’t do anything Vanessa. Bart wanted me, I thought you would understand,” She said as her face changed from an apologetic one to a more serious one. “I should understand that? Bart has been my boyfriend since eleventh grade and you expect me to understand that he was cheating on me with you?” I said with rage filled in my voice. “He’s mine now, Vanessa. Either you’re happy for us and we all continue our friendship or you leave us alone,” Layla said with a stern face. “To hell with both of you,” I spat out and turned my back on her then walked away. That was it, the two people I loved the most had just betrayed me and I had to walk away from them both. I was so hurt, I couldn’t wait to get home to sleep. As I stood in front of the door of my home, I felt a vibration in my pants which indicated a notification coming from my phone. I reached to my pocket and picked up my phone and read the message. “Oh my God!!!” I screamed. “What is happening darling,” My dad yelled as he ran and opened the front door to see if I was safe. “Dad see,” I said as I excitedly handed my phone over to him. “DEAR VANESSA ARCHIBALD, YOU HAVE JUST GAINED ADMISSION INTO YALE.” “Honey this is amazing!” Dad said as he threw his arms around me for a hug. I had been waitlisted for months and this news couldn’t have come at a better time. “You have to pack right now dear, you know lectures have started, I’ll give Antonio a call right now to let him know about your arrival,” My dad said, excitedly grinning ear to ear as he picked up his phone. Rosewood, the town I lived in was far away from New York where Yale was so Dad decided that I should move in with his best friend, Antonio who was also a professor at Yale. Maybe this admission is the start of something new. A new life away from the toxicity of Bart and Layla, A new life away from this small town and maybe a new love life. * * * The day had finally come, I had said goodbye to Rosewood, Bart, Layla and every other problem I had. This was my fresh start and I couldn’t wait. My dad had escorted me to the bus stop where I’d board my taxi to Antonio’s home. It was now time to say goodbye. “Dad, enough with hugs,” I said as I tried to break free off of my dad’s hug. “Oh, my baby girl is off to college. Your mum would be so proud of you,” He said as he planted a kiss on my forehead. “I know she’s watching over me from heaven,” I said with a smile. My mother died when I was thirteen and ever since then it had just been my father and I. “I love you, baby.” “I love you too, daddy,” I said as a tear drop fell from my eye. “Now get in and live your best life baby,” My dad said as he opened the door of the taxi he had just hailed. I got into the taxi and smiled at my dad. “Goodbye daddy.” With one last glance, I watched my dad shut the door and the taxi drive off. The ride wasn’t so long and in no time we got to Antonio’s home. His house was very pretty, it was a modern studio kind of duplex. I knocked on the door and waited for a response. This new life made me quite anxious. Living with someone new was something I never thought I would do especially with Antonio. Most especially because I had a little crush on him when I was just a little girl. Well, that was how many years ago, I’m now a woman and there’s no way I would still be harboring a crush for my father’s bestfriend. Just then the locks of the door began to turn and the door opened and I couldn’t believe who I just saw. Antonio stood there looking more different than ever. He looked hotter, fiercer and with more muscles. I couldn’t help but bite my lip, He aged so well that all my memories of having a crush on him when I was younger came flooding back in. “Living with him would be so tempting” I thought to myself “Vanessa so nice to meet you,” He said with smile revealing his fangs. “U-ugh, Uncle Antonio,” I said with a warm nervous smile. “Please call me Antonio,” He said as he pulled me in for a hug. As I processed everything, a woman popped out from inside the apartment. “You must be Vanessa,” She said with a smile. “Vanessa, this is my fiancée, Blair,” Antonio said as he pulled her closer for a kiss. They began to kiss and I could feel my heart shatter into different pieces. Something told me that my stay here might even be more chaotic than my life in Rose wood.I woke up in an unfamiliar room that the walls were painted dull gray, with a harsh light shining through the bars.My head felt heavy, like a fog was still lingering from last night. As I rubbed my eyes and sat up, I noticed Cesar sitting right next to me, smirking.“You slept like a log,” he said, that cocky grin of his never wavering.I blinked, feeling a little dazed. “Where… where are we?”He chuckled, leaning back in his seat, his eyes twinkling with mischief. “You don’t remember? Police came last night.”Bits and pieces of the chaos started to float back into my mind: the cops bursting in, everyone screaming and running. I closed my eyes, groaning. “Yeah… I remember now,” I muttered.I shifted uncomfortably, trying to piece everything together. “But why did they arrest us?”“Noise pollution or something,” Cesar replied with a shrug. “Apparently, some of the neighbors weren’t fans of the party. So, here we are, waiting for someone to bail us out.”I let out a sigh, feeling the
As Cesar took my hand, he led me away from the main party, and I felt a rush of excitement coursing through me. The atmosphere shifted as we entered a different area of the mansion, where the music was quieter but the energy felt charged. It was almost like stepping into a hidden realm reserved for the elite, where laughter and whispers danced in the air."Here we are," Cesar said, motioning toward a sleek bar that shimmered under soft lights. "Have a seat."I sat down, feeling the coolness of the bar beneath my fingers. Cesar had this commanding aura, and I found myself drawn to him, wanting to know more."What would you like to drink?" he asked, his gaze locked onto mine."A beer," I said, thinking about something simple.He laughed, shaking his head. "Nonsense! You have to try their special punch. Trust me, it's legendary."My interest was piqued, and I couldn't help but smile. "Alright, I'll have some."He went to a large bowl filled with a colorful concoction and poured two gl
As Mr. Ruben’s twisted words sank in, I felt disgust churn in my stomach. I took a shaky step back, my fists clenched as I tried to keep my voice from trembling.“You’re disgusting,” I spat, feeling the heat rise in my cheeks. My heart was pounding, and I could barely think straight.Mr. Ruben’s face twisted into a scowl. “Keep your voice down,” he hissed, looking around the empty classroom. “Do you want the whole campus to hear?”I took a deep breath, glaring at him. “I don’t care who hears. You’re a creep.”Turning on my heel, I stormed out of the classroom. But before I could make it to the door, his voice echoed after me, cold and threatening. “You’ll regret this, Vanessa. I’ll make sure you never pass my class.”Ignoring him, I pushed the door open and broke into a fast walk down the hallway. The further I got from that room, the better I could breathe. My legs felt like they were moving on autopilot as I headed for the parking lot, desperate to get away.Just as I turned the c
I pushed open the door to the living room, my head throbbing from the hangover that made everything feel twice as loud, twice as bright. All I wanted was to crawl into bed and sleep it off, away from any questions or judging looks. But just as I stepped inside, my heart dropped. Blair was standing there, watching me with that look—one that screamed she was ready to pounce on me with questions I had no interest in answering.I turned, trying to slip past her toward my room without saying a word, but Blair was quicker. She moved in front of me, blocking my way. Her arms were crossed, her expression cold and focused. “Where have you been, Vanessa?” Her voice was like ice, and it irritated me.“Please, Blair,” I said, rubbing my forehead. “Just get out of my way.”Her eyes narrowed, her jaw tightening. “As long as you’re under my roof, I need to know where you’ve been.”I couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh. “What on earth gives you the idea that you’re in charge of me?” I shot ba
As Vanessa stood in the doorway, her eyes pleading with me, I could hardly find the words. "Uh, of course you can stay," I stammered, stepping aside to let her in. The moment she crossed the door, it felt like everything shifted. The air was thick with unspoken tension, and I knew deep down that things were about to change.She closed the door behind her, her gaze steady on me. "I'm tired of pretending I don't want you," she said, her voice low and intense.It sent shivers down my spine. "I want you so bad, Antonio. It's eating me up inside." I swallowed hard, feeling my heart race."You're just saying that because you're drunk," I shot back, trying to keep my voice steady, trying to convince myself of that.She stepped closer, her eyes narrowing as she shook her head. "Stop pretending you don't see it. You feel it too."The weight of her words hit me like a train. My mind was racing, caught in a whirlwind of desire and the reality of my situation. I reached out, placing my hand on
ANTONIO's POVAs I pulled the last of the clothes out of the washer, something soft and lacy caught my attention. I frowned, holding up the black panties between my fingers. These…weren’t Blair’s. I knew what Blair wore. She liked things simple, full coverage. This—this was something else entirely.I stared at them for a moment, my mind racing. They didn’t belong to her, so there was only one other possibility. Vanessa.I raised the panties to my face, inhaling the scent deeply, and immediately I felt a rush. My heart pounded in my chest as I exhaled slowly. I could feel myself losing control—my thoughts swirling around her.I dropped the panties into the laundry basket, shaking my head. “I’m going crazy,” I muttered under my breath, trying to push her out of my mind. But the truth was, Vanessa had been in my head for days, maybe even weeks, and now, holding this small piece of fabric, I couldn’t deny how much she was affecting me.I quickly made my way to the living room, needing
I stood there, staring at my phone in disbelief, my heart racing so fast I thought I might pass out. I was shaking, my palms sweaty as I tried to make sense of the threat. I barely had time to process it when the bathroom door swung open, and Jenny walked in, her carefree smile lighting up the room.“Hey, I’m gonna grab some alcohol from the living room. What do you want?” she asked, her voice full of excitement.I could feel my face burning up, the anxiety building inside me like a dam about to burst. “Uh, I’ll just have a beer,” I stammered, trying to play it cool.Jenny raised an eyebrow at me, clearly unimpressed with my choice. “Nonsense, girl. You need something stronger. Vodka it is.”Before I could protest, my phone rang again. My heart stopped for a second as I glanced down at the screen, the unknown number flashing once more.“I… I really need to take this,” I muttered, trying to keep my voice steady.Jenny, thankfully, just shrugged. “No problem, I’ll be back with your dr
As the night wore on and the party finally began to wind down, I found myself standing outside with Jenny, Clay, and Jason. We stood in a small circle, saying our goodbyes, but my mind was still in a million places at once. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Antonio and Blair together, and that announcement replayed in my head like a bad song I couldn’t turn off.Jenny hugged me first, wrapping her arms around me tightly. She leaned in close and whispered, “We still need to talk, okay?”I forced a smile, trying to mask the turmoil bubbling inside me. “Of course we will.” I squeezed her back, though my heart wasn’t in it.As we broke away, Jason stepped forward. He pulled me into a hug, and his arms felt heavy around me. There was a part of me that wanted to melt into it, to just let myself forget everything for a moment. But it was like my body wouldn’t let me relax. I was too tense, too wrapped up in what had happened with Antonio. I couldn’t let it go.Jason smiled down at me, h
I stood up from the bed, hastily adjusting my dress, my heart pounding as if it were going to burst out of my chest. This wasn’t how things were supposed to happen. My fingers shook as I smoothed down the fabric, trying to regain some composure.“Jenny, I can explain,” I said, my voice trembling with desperation, but Jenny was already walking out of the room, her heels clicking sharply against the hardwood floor.I whipped around to face Antonio, my mind racing. “I have to go after her. I can’t let her leave like this.”Antonio’s jaw tightened, but he nodded. “Go. Talk to her.”Without another word, I hurried out of the room, my heart racing as I followed the path Jenny had taken. I caught sight of her near the bar, standing there like nothing had happened, but I could see the tension in her shoulders. She asked the server for a glass of champagne. I ran over just as the server handed her the drink.“Jenny,” I said, standing beside her, trying to catch my breath. “I know you’re shoc
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