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Can I escape this man?

Author: Namiko Aris
last update publish date: 2026-07-16 15:53:38

LOU

"I got a promotion."

Those words relentlessly taunted my memories, even as I sat beside the airplane window, watching the clouds pass in what seemed like an endless field of white.

My mind replayed that moment in Mark’s office over and over again. The way he smiled at me was an honest and unguarded smile. The way his eyes glistened with happiness, before worry.

A knot tightened painfully in my chest, recalling how brutally I had chosen to lie.

A promotion? Is that what I would call this, be
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  • His To Ruin Again   Try on the dress and make-up

    LOUThe silence in my room grew from being comfortable to unbearable in the space of a few hours.I had memorized the design patterns of the room out of boredom, and strolled from the window to my bed countless times.Anything to stop thinking and replaying what happened last night?I stood by the window, staring out at the bustling city of Miami, my fully charged phone in my hand. I had spent almost three hours talking to Mark and Riley, and being a Sunday, it was pretty convenient. But even the boys had things to attend to, Mark needed to get back to his reports, and Riley had a playdate and assignment to tackle.I had to hang up and not give a reason for the delay. They know it is not in my nature to skip times for appointed tasks.Being put together was one of the best hacks I used in surviving raising a toddler and caring for my sick grandmother.Mark had been the one paying her visits since I left. “She's improving.” He had said in the most cheerful voice that I couldn't help b

  • His To Ruin Again   Why me?

    LOUThe restaurant was nothing like I expected. It was different, unlike the loud and overcrowded places the TV's and magazines tend to advertise.The black and gold theme of the restaurant gave it a quiet elegance, warm golden lights reflecting off the polished floors, soft instrumental music drifting through the air.A few diners were present, speaking in hushed voices, their conversations syncing with the music.But the most important part of it was the rich aroma of grilled meat, herbs, and fresh bread lingering pleasantly in the air.Jaxon led me to what I believe is our reserved table, and it seemed to be the best spot. The table sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, and I could see the glittering city skyline.Everything about this place was calming, but for someone who didn't have so many thoughts running through their mind.My thoughts had refused to cooperate with the environment because of one question.*Why?*The question kept circling in my head, no matter how hard I tried

  • His To Ruin Again   What was that action?

    LOUEven in my sleep, I felt rough yet gentle hands graze the side of my cheek. The touch was so light that I almost thought it was the wind.Except the wind didn't have a particularly rich musky scent that was just too intoxicating to ignore. The wind isn't the man I have resented for the past five years.My eyes snapped open to see Jaxon hovering above me, his fingers resting on my cheek. He quickly retracted his hand when he realized I had caught him.“Why are you here?” I frowned, glaring at him as he slowly retracted from the bed, straightening and dipping his hands into his pockets.“The designers are here, I thought I told you to get ready for them?” He replied instead, and I glanced at the clock. It was almost 6pm. I had gotten into this room when it was still early, minutes before 2pm. If my supposed appointment with his designers was scheduled for the following hour, why did he come now?Four hours later, he didn't even bother to wake me up.I let out a scoff, “You could hav

  • His To Ruin Again   Not again today

    LOUTen minutes passed and I was still standing outside the suite with my luggage in hand, my gaze peeling at the closed door, waiting for it to open and reveal Jaxon apologizing for leaving me out here. A mistake on his part.But the time stretched to fifteen, and my patience grew thin.If Jaxon was trying to play a silly prank on me, then he should know by now that it isn't funny, or ideal.The neat and posh-looking hallway had become uncomfortably silent, the only sound was my tiny movements as the ache in my feet grew worse by the passing minute.Despite shifting my weight from one leg to the other, the pain only worsened.Jaxon was acting ridiculous. Was he seriously going to leave me standing here all day?There was only one way to find out, and to do that, I needed to swallow the lump of pride in my throat.Heaving a sigh, I moved closer to the door, placing a gentle knock on it. "Mr. Ryder... I'm still out here." I said loudly, informing him of my presence.Silence was the res

  • His To Ruin Again   Can I escape this man?

    LOU"I got a promotion."Those words relentlessly taunted my memories, even as I sat beside the airplane window, watching the clouds pass in what seemed like an endless field of white.My mind replayed that moment in Mark’s office over and over again. The way he smiled at me was an honest and unguarded smile. The way his eyes glistened with happiness, before worry.A knot tightened painfully in my chest, recalling how brutally I had chosen to lie.A promotion? Is that what I would call this, being in a plane with my ex and flying to another city to what? Be his plaything?Mark didn't deserve the lies I told. I should have told the truth and made him understand that Jaxon will never come between our families.I closed my eyes, pressing my forehead against the cool window.*I'm sorry.*The apology echoed inside my head, but there was no use for it, as long as I wasn't saying it to Mark. And the realization hurt more than I cared to admit.Deep in the pool of guilt and regret, everything

  • His To Ruin Again   Don't mess with my head

    LOUTwo days had passed since I left Jaxon's house, and I had spent every waking moment trying to figure out how I was supposed to talk to Mark about everything.I avoided the club like a plague, even though there's literally nothing waiting there for me, except an encounter with Jaxon, and that was the last thing I needed in my life right now.Once again, that bastard had taken my peace, filling my life with distress.How could I tell the man who has loved Riley and me without hesitation for the past two years, that I have been spending time with the one person I swore I would never let back into my life?*But I am just doing my job.*Yeah, my job is my ex-boyfriend’s private stripper. If I were in Mark's shoes, even I would not understand.Yet none of this is my fault, it's all on Jaxon trying to force his way into my life. This was supposed to be simple: dance at the club for money, raise enough money for my Grandma's medical bills, take care of my son, and cherish Mark.Not become

  • His To Ruin Again   Prologue

    Lou’s POVI gripped the smooth metal of the restroom door handle, ready to step back out into the fluorescent hallway of Crestwood High. My relief at having five quiet minutes to myself was immediate and calming. I pushed the door open, but my foot never made it across the threshold.A body blocked

  • His To Ruin Again   All to damage me more.

    LOUFor a second, I honestly thought I misheard him.“Excuse me?” My brows furrowed even further, “That isn't possible.” I argued, but Jaxon's smile simply brightened.“It is indeed possible. You are now my personal stripper, you belong to me alone, and no one else.” He said, sounding weirdly posse

  • His To Ruin Again   Blessing? Or Bane

    LOUI pushed through the glass doors of the hospital just before the sun began to dip.My grip tightened around the strap of my bag as I headed toward the elevators, knowing the exact floor to find her. Showing up here every day of my life for the past year, the steps had already been implanted in

  • His To Ruin Again   My Nemesis

    Lou’s POVThe moment I clicked the door shut behind me, every instinct in my body screamed at me to run down the hallway, past the stairs, through the back exit, out into the cold night air, and to just keep going until New York became a blur behind me.But I didn't, because running is what the old

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