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Author: Authoress Ti Fe
last update publish date: 2026-03-12 21:42:33

~Richard~

My office felt different that morning, and for the first time in weeks it did not feel like a battlefield waiting to swallow me whole.

I stood by the tall glass window with one hand tucked into my trouser pocket and the other wrapped loosely around a cup of coffee that had gone cold a long time ago. From the thirty second floor, the city stretched far into the horizon beneath me, buildings rising like quiet witnesses to the chaos that had nearly destroyed everything I spent decades bu
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  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   Please

    ~Victor~I stood just beyond the edge of the light for a moment, watching her struggle against the ropes, her breath uneven, her eyes wide with fear as she tried to make sense of where she was. I couldn’t help the slow smile that stretched across my face, because there was something deeply satisfying about seeing someone like Elena Hale reduced to this.The same girl who had caused chaos in Richard Crawford’s perfectly curated life, the same girl who had unknowingly handed me the perfect weapon to destroy him, now sitting right in front of me, helpless, bound, and completely at my mercy.‘Oh, this is going to be fun,’ I thought, stepping forward into the light, letting her see me clearly, letting the fear deepen exactly the way I wanted it to.“Victor Langford?” she said with disbelief in her voice had been almost amusing, as if she couldn’t quite connect the dots yet.I pulled a chair out slowly and sat across from her, crossing one leg over the other as if this were nothing more th

  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   Why me?

    ~Elena~I stepped out of the restaurant alone that night, pulling my coat tighter around my body as the cool air wrapped around me, the faint hum of the city settling into its usual rhythm. For a moment I paused just outside the door, glancing back briefly because it felt strange not seeing Diego beside me like he had been the past few nights.He had been caught up inside, still wiping down tables and rearranging chairs with Pa Romano, insisting I go ahead without him because it would take longer than usual, and I hadn’t argued, even though something about walking alone tonight didn’t sit right in my chest.Still, I pushed the feeling aside, slipping my headphones over my ears as I began walking down the street, letting a slow love song fill my mind, the melody soft and aching as it wrapped itself around my thoughts almost too easily.The music carried me, pulling me somewhere far away from Rome, far away from the quiet life I had built here, and before I even realized it, my mind dri

  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   I am coming

    I was seated at my desk, the late afternoon light sliding across the polished wood, my glasses perched low on my nose as I sifted through contracts and ledgers, the familiar scratch of my pen against paper grounding me in routine.The office was quiet, the only sounds the low hum of the air conditioning and the faint tapping of keys from the secretary’s office down the hall, when the knock came, sharp but deliberate, pulling me from my focus.“Come in,” I called, straightening in my chair, and my private investigator stepped inside, a man I trusted implicitly, his brow slightly furrowed, the briefcase swinging at his side.“Mr. Crawford,” he said, his voice calm but edged with anticipation, “I have a lead on Elena.”I froze mid-pen stroke, the paper blurring beneath my eyes as my heart picked up pace, the very name carrying a weight I hadn’t admitted aloud in months. “A lead?” I repeated, my voice steadier than I felt.“Yes,” he replied, setting the briefcase down and pulling out a fo

  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   Who is that?

    I had just cleared the last tray of the evening. The restaurant was beginning to quiet down, the usual clatter fading into the soft hum of the cleaning staff and the gentle hiss of the coffee machine in the background, when a customer called me over to ask about one of the dessertsI smiled at him, explaining with care how it was made, my words flowing as I gestured toward the plate, but then, without warning, a wave of nausea hit me, sudden and sharp, making my stomach twist in a way that immediately sent a shiver down my spine.I had no choice but to excuse myself, muttering a barely audible, “I…I’ll be right back,” before turning on my heel and rushing toward the restroom. Each step feeling heavier than the last, my hands trembling slightly as I reached the door and closed it behind me, fumbling with the lock as the room tilted dangerously, forcing me to lean against the sink for support. Within moments, my body betrayed me, the contents of my stomach spilling over the porcelain

  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   Hope

    ~Elena~By the time I pushed the glass door open and stepped into the restaurant, I was already a few minutes late, and even though Matteo had told me it wasn’t a problem, that I should take my time and not rush across the city just to meet him. I still felt that small, familiar guilt settle in my chest as my eyes scanned the room, searching for him among the scattered tables and quiet conversations.The place was different from Pa Romano’s, larger, more polished, the kind of restaurant where people spoke in softer tones and sat a little straighter in their chairs, and for a moment I hesitated near the entrance, adjusting the strap of my bag on my shoulder. I spotted him seated near the window, one hand resting on the table while the other held a glass of wine, his posture relaxed like he had been there for a while already.He noticed me almost immediately.His gaze lifted, and a small smile curved at the corner of his lips as he set the glass down and leaned back slightly in his c

  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   Her

    ~Victor~The moment I stepped into my office, I knew something was off, not because anything looked different, everything was exactly how I liked it, clean lines, polished surfaces, the quiet hum of control sitting comfortably in every corner, but because of the way Daniel stood there, stiff, hesitant, like a man walking into his own execution, and I didn’t need him to speak before the irritation started building in my chest.“What is it,” I asked, my voice calm, controlled, as I dropped my keys on the desk and shrugged off my suit jacket, taking my time because if he was about to waste it, I wasn’t going to rush for him.He hesitated, and that alone was enough to annoy me.“The Riverside development,” he started, his grip tightening around the tablet in his hand, “the report we pushed about structural inconsistencies and permit delays… it’s been challenged.”I paused, slowly turning to look at him, my expression unreadable, but inside, something tightened.“Challenged how,” I asked,

  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   Tonight

    ~Elena~I sat at the dining table; a bowl of cereal and milk was in front of me while I texted Julian on my phone. He sounded excited about being home with his mother and siblings, and I was happy for him. I wish I had a mother to talk to too.It was Jennifer, his half-sister’s birthday, and he sen

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-20

  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   Turning to shit

    ~Martin~I grabbed her by the waist, deepening the kiss as we both breathed hard into each other’s mouths. “That was amazing,” I whispered, looking into her eyes, and she smiled, slipping off my body and lying next to me on the bed.I turned to look at her, and I saw her smile slowly fade away. I

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-19

  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   I'll text you

    ~Mr Richard~Martin and I walked into his study, with me walking in first. He shut the door behind me, his smile unwavering.“Sh*t…” he cursed as he turned to look at me. “This is exactly what people mean when they say wrong timing. They almost kissed!” Martin uttered, excitement dripping from his v

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-19

  • My Father's Best Friend, My Obsession   Tipsy

    ~Elena~“So your mom has a family that you are seemingly cool with. What about your father? He doesn’t have any woman in his life? Or he is not just interested in that? Or did he have one and it didn’t work out?” I asked as I took a sip from my glass of wine.Julian stayed quiet for a few seconds,

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-18
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