LOGINKnoxI step out of the car into the cool night air, the darkness wrapping around me.The chaos of the day still clings to me, but it’s the urgency of what’s to come that truly grips me. I’ve spent the whole day turning over every detail, trying to plan the best way to tackle the looming danger Gina, my soon-to-be ex-wife, has brought into my life. Everything I’ve worked for is at risk, and I have to face it now. There’s no more running from it.I walk down the quiet street, my steps steady but heavy with determination. The mansion ahead looms large, its lights glowing across the perfectly trimmed lawn. As I get closer, my mind sharpens, and the anger simmering beneath the surface intensifies. I’ve been here before, this house, these walls, but tonight, it feels different.Reaching the front door, I lift my hand and knock. The sound breaks the silence. The door opens almost immediately, and Mrs. Carter greets me with a warm smile, her expression friendly and inviting."Hello, Mrs. C
EmmaTwo days later.Work is a blur. My mind keeps replaying the events of the last few days over and over, each moment more suffocating than the last. Now my mother knows about my affair with Knox, and I thought I’d be able to handle her reaction, to match her energy and keep my composure, but I can’t anymore. The weight of it all is too much to bear.I sit at my desk, my hands trembling slightly as I try to focus on the stack of papers in front of me, but the tears keep coming. I tell myself to stop, to pull it together, but each time I blink, more fall down my cheeks. I’m powerless against them.Just then, Iva appears next to me, her presence gentle but firm. She hands me a handkerchief without saying a word, her eyes filled with understanding.I blink in surprise, quickly taking it from her and wiping my face. The cool cloth feels like a small comfort against the emotional storm inside me.Without a word, Iva pulls out a chair and sits beside me, her gaze soft and kind as she wat
MonicaGina’s question hits me like a cold wave, a tight knot forming deep in my chest. I can feel the heat of anxiety rising in me, but I push it down, take a long drag from my cigarette, and blow the smoke up into the air, letting the familiar burn calm my nerves.I force myself to speak steadily, my voice betraying none of the unease I feel. “It’s nothing to worry about. I’ve got it under control.”She smiles. But before she can respond, her phone rings, snapping her out of the moment.She quickly digs into her purse, pulls out the phone, and answers without hesitation.“Oh, I see,” she says, her voice shifting to that businesslike tone. “I’ll be there in a few minutes.”The call ends as quickly as it started, and she looks at me with a small sigh, like she’s already planning her next move.“It’s been nice chatting, but I’ve got to go now,” she says, the words almost casual, but there’s an edge of urgency in her tone that I can’t ignore.I nod, trying to keep my face neutral, but i
Gina The night is cool as I step into the bar, my heart racing with anticipation. My gown hugs my curves, daring and bold, the soft fabric clinging to my body, making sure every eye in the room is on me. The thin straps leave my shoulders bare, and the neckline plunges just enough to catch the attention of every man in the room. I can feel the weight of their gazes as I walk in, but I don’t mind. I’m not here to please them, I’m here for something bigger.The air outside still lingers on my skin, but inside the bar, it’s warm, inviting. The buzz of low conversations fills the air, mixing with the clink of glasses and the faint smell of cigarette smoke. The lighting is soft, a golden glow that bathes the room in warmth, and the long wooden bar stretches out before me, bottles of every kind lined up like soldiers, waiting to be chosen. The music hums in the background, smooth, steady and I feel a quiet thrill build inside me as I walk toward Monica.She’s sitting at the bar, cigaret
KnoxHer heels echo sharply against the polished floor as Gina storms out of my office, slamming the door with such force that I swear the glass might shatter into a thousand pieces. The anger that courses through my body is like nothing I’ve ever felt before, Gina knows about Emma and me, and her threats to take everything I’ve worked for are now a real possibility. The weight of her words sinks into my mind, and all I can think is that I will not let her destroy me. I won’t let her take my company, my life, or my love from me.I turn slowly, the tension in my body coiling tighter with every step, to find Emma sitting on the couch, her body shaking with silent sobs. The sight of her, so small, so fragile, so lost, rips me apart in a way I can't explain. I move quickly, desperate to close the distance between us, to offer her comfort, to do anything that might make this moment easier for her. My arm instinctively reaches out, pulling her close, but she doesn’t lean into me. She pu
EmmaI knew I shouldn’t have said those words, but how do you save yourself when you're drowning in your own mistakes? I was trying to divert attention from myself, trying to survive the chaos unfolding, but the truth hit harder than I expected. And now, my mind was spinning with fear, fear that she saw something when she barged into the office. Oh God, everything is falling apart, and the weight of it is suffocating. All I wanted was to disappear.Knox's voice came from behind me, laced with disbelief, as he said, “So you’re cheating on me, Gina?”My mother didn't flinch. She looked at him, and the guilt on her face evaporated. Her eyes turned cold, and she faced him fully, her voice sharp as she spoke, “This isn’t about me, Knox. You stopped caring a long time ago. You treated me like a stranger, like I didn’t exist.”My heart pounded in my chest, each beat louder than the last. As their argument escalated, their voices growing sharper, the noise became unbearable. I dragged myself
KnoxMy breath catches in my throat. Her question renders me speechless. For a second, I freeze.“Daddy?”I clear my throat, her eyes on me. Its not too late, I can end this now before it blows out of proportion.“Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. What did you say?”“What happens if I get pregnant?
Emma I watch her squirm beneath the intense heat of my stare. I tuck my hands into my pocket.A chuckle rolls out of my lips. “How does it feel to be outplayed in your own game?” I tilt my head at the side, analyzing every step she makes.Panic flashes in her eyes and she swallows hard, her throat
EmmaSitting on the bed, my fingers dig into the sheet. I feel anger rising within me as I clutch the cool sheet, my hands clench so tightly into a fist.I’m going crazy not getting any responses from Knox. The air conditioning’s chill seeps into my bare body.I get up, pull the blanket off the be
EmmaI hum a favorite tune as I wrap a fluffy towel around my body. I can barely contain my excitement. Just a few days ago, I was pinning and begging for his attention.I giggle softly. Now I have him to myself. Well, he is still married to my mother but he'll become mine eventually.I walk out of







