PAGKALABAS nila ng bar, ipinalibot ng lalaki ang braso sa bewang niya at hinapit siya palapit dito habang naglalakad.
"So, what should I call you?" He asked while drawing circle on her waist using her thumb.
Damn! It's turning her on.
Lumunok muna siya bago sumagot. "Madison. Call me, Madison."
"Hmm... Madison... Nice name." He whispered over her ear; it gives her Goosebumps.
"How about you? What should I call you?"
"My name is Sebastian Sanford, call me Sebastian."
Pagkasabi niyon ay iginiya siya nito patungo sa isang SUV na kulay itim. Hindi pa siya nakakasakay, isinandal siya nito sa pintuan ng kotse at siniil siya nito ng mainit na halik na agad na nagpa-init sa katawan niya.
Umungol siya ng lumapat ang kamay nito sa dibdib niya at pinisil iyon. Napahawak siya sa matitipuno nitong braso ng bumaba ang isa nitong kamay sa pagitan ng hita niya.
"Sebastian..." She moaned his name when he lightly slides his hand on her womanhood against the fabric of her jeans.
"Yes, Madison?" He breaths on her neck.
"Kiss me, please." She shamelessly begged and he gladly obliged.
His lips were on her lips in an instant. Their tongue battled in sync and all she could do was whimper in pleasure his kiss was giving her.
Madison pulled away from the kiss and trailed her lips from his lips, down to his jaw. She nipped and licked his skin making him moan.
Sebastian groaned. "Ohh... I want you, Madiskn." He said; his voice was full of lust.
Narinig niyang binuksan nito ang sasakyan pagkatapos ay pinapasok sisya sa loob. Nang nakaupo na siya, saka lang niya napansin na nasa backseat silang dalawa. Alam na niya ang balak nitong mangyari pero wala siyang pakialam. She wanted this. She needed him to touch her... to feel her... She's already wet and she wants Sebastian to touch her.
Nang isara nito ang pinto ng sasakyan, humarap ito sa kanya at hinawakan ang blusa niya para hubarin. Wala siyang pakialam kung may makakakita man sa kanila. Wala siyang hiyang maramdaman.
His eyes settled on her medium-sized breast covered with red lacy bra, she felt her nipple tingled. Wala siyang pakialam kung hindi man kalakihan ang dibdib niya. She moved to unhook her bra. Nakita niyang napalunok si Sebastian ng makita ang walang saplot niyang dibdib. Hinawakan niya iyon at bahagyang minasahe. Napaungol siya sa ginawa.
Tinanggal ni Sebastian ang kamay niya sa sariling dibdb at pinalitan iyon ng kamay nito. Parang may kuryenteng dumaloy patungo sa puson niya ng lumapat ang kamay nito sa dibdib niya.
"You're breast looks delectable." He leaned to suck her nipples into his hot mouth.
Madison arched her body when pleasure assaulted her being. "Oh... god. Sebaastian..." Umungol siya at hinawakan ang ulo nito para mas ilapit pa sa dibdib niya. "Lick my nipples, Sebastian."
Habang nasa bibig nito ang u***g niya at nilalaro iyon, ang kamay nito ay nasa hita niya, gumagapang patungo sa panty niya at nang makarating doon ay ipinasok nito ang kamay sa loob para hawakan ang basa niyang pagka-babae. Malakas na napaungol si Madison. Para siyang kinuryente ng isang libong boltahe habang nilalaro nito ang clitoris niya. Napahawak siya sa braso nito dahil hindi na niya kaya ang sensasyong nararamdaman.
Sebastian claimed her mouth and she whimper. What he's doing to her is making her crazy. There's so much lust building inside her.
Mukhang hindi pa ito nakontento sa paghawak sa pagkababae niya, hinubad nito ang panty niya. Pagkatapos niyon ay pina-upo siya nito sa hita nito paharap dito. Their eyes meet and Madison felt no inhibition whatsoever. She like what they're doing and she won't stop for nothing.
"You are beautiful, Madison." Anito habang gumagapang ang kamay nito mula sa tiyan niya patungo sa naghihintay niyang hiyas.
Napaungol siya ng ipasok nito ang isang daliri sa loob ng pagkababae niya niya. Then his finger slowly moved against her clitoris, making her moan in so much pleasure. Sa bawat galaw ng daliri nito, parang nagdidileryo si Madison sa sobrang sarap na nararamdaman.
"Sige pa, Sebastian." She said; her voice was full of lust.
"Bilisan mo pa, Sebastian..."
Sebastian obliged and move his finger faster inside her, making her moan like crazy. Gumagalaw ang katawan niya at sinasalubong ang bawat pagpasok ng daliri ni Sebastian sa pagkababae niya.
"You're so wet, Madison. I like it." He whispered on her mouth and crashed his lips on hers.
Sebastian continues pleasuring her with his finger. She moaned as wave of pleasure sipped through her.
Sebastian felt his mouth on her neck, trailing kisses, licking and nipping her skin down to the valley of her breast. When his hot mouth sucked her little beads, Ssebastian nearly died in pleasure.
The pleasure was blinding. It's too much and she felt it building inside her.
"l can't take this anymore." Sebastian said and stops at what he's doing.
She whimpered in disappointment and looked at Sebastian. "Touch me, please." She pleads.
Sebastian just smiled at her plea. He moves his hands to open his fly. "My patience is very long, but I cannot wait to put my cock inside your wet mound."
Nang ilabas nito ang ari sa nakabukas na zipper ng jeans nito, napatanga siya. It's freaking big.
"Kasya ba yan sa akin?" Inosenteng tanong niya na ikinatawa nito.
"It will fit, my wet Madison. And you will shout in so much pleasure as I put this inside of you."
Madison's wet mound tingled in anticipation. "Then put it inside me. Now."
A smirk appeared on his lips. "Slowly, Madison. Slowly..."
He gripped her ass and pulled her closer to him. He positioned his long hard erect penis over her wet mound. He looked at her deep in the eyes and pushed his erect penis inside her.
Madison squeezed her eyes shut as pain assaulted her being. A lone tear escape her eyes as the pain sipped through every part of her body. She gripped Sebastian's hand in her ass and bit her lower lip to stop herself from sobbing.
Naramdaman niyang natigilan si Sebastian.
"You're a virgin?" Hindi makapaniwalang tanong nito.
She bit her lower lips harder when he moved inside her. "Yes."
"Damn!" He hissed.
He was about to pulled away when she stopped him.
"Don't." She looked at him in the eyes. "l want this. Just continue."
Sebastian stared at her; uncertainty was visible on his deep brown eyes. Ayaw niyang magbago ang isip nito kaya naman siya na ang gumawa ng paraan. He was still erect inside her and she has to do something for it to stay that way. She wanted him. Plain and simple.
Madison put her arms around Sebastian's neck and she started to slowly move up and down. Sa bawat galaw niya, dahan-dahang nawawala ang sakit na nararamdaman. Until the pain fled away and replaced by blinding sensation. She was moaning and gripping Madison's shoulder as she feels the blinding sensation of Madison's cock inside of her.
Disappointment sipped through her when Sebastian stopped her. She looked at him, pleading. " l want you, Sebastian."
Matamang siya nitong tinitigan, then he slammed his lips on hers and roughly pushed her erect manhood inside of her. She moaned in his mouth as he moves up and down.
Madison pulled away from the kiss gripped a handful of Sebastian's hair. "More.... Harder.... Faster! Sebastian.... Faster.... Oh my god!"
Sebastian groaned and moved faster inside her. Panay ang ungol niya sa sobrang sarap na nararamdaman. She becomes more wetter, her pussy becomes more needy. She wanted more!
"Harder, Sebastian." She moaned. "More... Oh, ahh, God!"
Sinabayan niya ang bawat galaw ni Sebastian. Sinasalubong niya ang bawat pagpasok nito sa pagkababae niya. She can hear Sebastian's moan mixed with hers. Mas ginaganahan siya habang naririnig ang ungol nito. It sounds sexy and seductive.
"More, Sebastian. Harder." She arched her body and pumped harder and harder.
Sebastian groaned and pumped harder. Madison was moaning and writhing in so much pleasure. Then her body tensed up. She can feel her orgasm building inside her. She pumped harder and harder.
Nararamdaman niyang umuuga ang sasakyan dahil sa ginagawa nila. Walang inhibisyong mas ibinuka pa niya ang hita at mas binilisan ang paglabas pasok ng ari ni Sebastian sa pagkababae niya niya.
She was blinded with pleasure, wala siyang pakialam kung may makapansin man sa ginagawa nila ni Seebastian. Ang gusto lang niya ay maabot ang sukdulan ng masarap na sensasyong nararamdaman niya dulot ng mainit na p********k nila ni Sebastian.
"God, Madison. You're driving me crazy." Sebastian said; his breathing ragged.
Madison was catching her breath. "I'm coming, Sebastian."
She keeps on pumping up and down, moaning and shouting in blinding pleasure. "More!" Madison shouted when she's in the tip of her orgasm.
"Oh god... Ohh.„ Ahhhhh... Sige pa, Sebastian. Harder."
"Ohhh, Madison." Sebastian moaned her name, his eyes were close and his face was sporting a lustful expression. "Cum for me." Utos nito.
Madison can't think straight. All she could think about was her nearly approaching orgasm.
"I'm cuming, Sebastian." Mahabang ungol ang lumabas sa bibig niya. "God! Ang sarap."
Sebastian palmed her breast and played with her little beads. Mas lumala pa ang libog na nararamdaman niya sa ginagawa nito. It's adding up to her building orgasm.
Madison clung on Sebastian's shoulder when she feels her orgasm coming out. It was too much! She was moaning loudly and shouting shamelessly to fuck her harder, faster.
"Oh god! I'm cuming!" Her body tensed up and went rigid.
"Oh, yeah...." Sebastian groaned. "I'm cuming. Faster, Madison! God, you're so good."
"Sebastian!" Madison shouted his name as she climaxed.
"Madison!" She heard Sebadtian shouted her name as he cum inside her.
A long satisfied moan comes out from her mouth as wave after wave of pleasure spread through her.
She felt his hot sperm fill her core. Madison felt Sebastian's cock sliding off of her, she whimpers in disappointment.
Madison leaned in to Sebastian's clothed body as her body spasm in pleasure.
"That was amazing." Sebastian said; he was catching his breath.
"Yeah." Madison agreed as she waits for her breathing to return to normal.
"Let's go to my condo. I want to have sex with you again." Anito.
Condo? Have sex again? Para siyang pinukpok sa ulo ng martelyo at natauhan sa mga nangyari. Oh god! She just had sex with a stranger! Shit!
Nagmamadaling pinulot niya ang blouse na nasa carpeted floor ng sasakyan at isinuot iyon. She gets off from his lap and sits beside him then she picks up her lacy red underwear on the car floor and put it on. Bago siya lumabas ng sasakyan, binalingan niya si Sebastian na naguguluhang nakatingin sa kanya.
"Thank you for the blinding pleasure you gave me, but I won't do it again. I have an office tomorrow Got to go." Nagmamadaling binuksan niya ang pintuan ng sasakyan nito.
"So, you're leaving?"
"Yes. Have a good night."
Mabilis siyang lumabas sa sasakyan nito at pinara ang taxi na papalapit at nagpahatid sa inuupahan niyang apartment. Gusto niyang tadyakan ang sarili sa ginawa. Wala na ang espirito ng alak sa katawan niya at nakakapag-isip na siya ng tama. Bakit ba niya pinayagang mangyari iyon? Pero wala siyang pinagsisisihan sa lalaking nakakuha sa pagkababae niya. He was freaking handsome!
Huminga siya ng malalim at sumandal sa likod ng kinauupuan. Napakasarap pala ng bagay na 'yon. Wala sa sariling aniya. At napaka-guwapo pa ni Sebastian. Hindi kataka-taka na pumayag ang hibang niyang utak. Sa halip na pagsisihan ang nangyari, ituturing nalang niya iyong magandang memorya. 'Saan ako makakahanap nang ganoong ka-guwapong lalaki?' Hindi niya ikakaila na talagang nag-enjoy siya sa ginawa nila pero ayaw na niyang maulit iyon. It will only lead to heartache for her. Hindi mahirap magustuhan si Sebastian. Ngayon pa nga lang, may paghanga na siyang nararamdaman para rito. Ano pa kaya kung maulit ang nangyari sa kanila? Kawawa lang siya.
Pinag-krus niya ang braso sa harap ng dibdib at napakunot-nuo ng mapansin niyang wala pala siyang suot na bra at naiwan niya iyon sa sasakyan ni Sebastian.
KINABUKASAN, parang binibiyak ang ulo ni Madison nang magising siya. Parang may pumupukpok na martilyo sa ulo niya, at hindi nakakatulong ang tunog ng cellphone niya na kanina pa tumutunog sa tabi ng kama. Pilit niyang idinidikit ang unan sa mukha niya, umaasang titigil ang ingay, pero walang nangyari.
Sa wakas, napabuntong-hininga siya at inabot ang cellphone sa nightstand, papikit-pikit pa habang sinasagot ang tawag.
"Hello?" Mahina niyang sagot, halos bulong lang. "Sino 'to?"
"Anong sino 'to? This is Jane!" Halos mabingi siya sa lakas ng boses ng kaibigan. Halatang galit. "How dare you left me in the bar last night?! Akala ko ba sabay tayong uuwi?!"
Napakurap si Madison, pilit na inaaninag ang paligid habang sinusubukang balikan ang nangyari kagabi. "Ha? Iniwan kita? Hindi ko maalala. Sorry na..."
"Sorry? Seryoso ka?!" Sigaw ni Jane. "At ang mas malala, nakita ko pang magkasama kayo ni Sebastian!"
Napakunot ang noo ni Madison. "Ah, si Sebastian?"
"OMG, Madison! Don’t tell me you don’t know him!" Halos himatayin si Jane sa kabilang linya. "He’s the hottest billionaire in the country, for god’s sake! Nakita ko kayong dalawa na umalis magkasama. Ano'ng ginawa ninyo kagabi? Don’t tell me… Oh my god! Nakipag-one night stand ka sa billionaire na ‘yon?!"
Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Madison, biglang bumalik ang ilang piraso ng memorya mula kagabi. Naalala niya ang lalaking sumalo sa kanya nang madulas siya sa bar, ang mga mata nitong napaka-intense, at ang malamig pero charming na boses na nagtanong kung okay lang siya.
"Billionaire?" ulit niya, tila hindi makapaniwala. "Sebastian… billionaire? Hindi ko alam ‘yan, Jane."
"Oh my god, Madison! Don’t tell me hindi mo siya kilala! Isipin mo nga nang mabuti! Nakita ko kayong dalawa na nag-uusap sa bar, then lumabas kayo together! You left with him!"
Napatayo si Madison, napakapit sa gilid ng kama para hindi mahulog dahil sa sakit ng ulo niya. "Wait…" bulong niya sa sarili, pilit na inaalala ang bawat detalye.
Dumaan ulit sa isip niya ang mukha ni Sebastian—ang matangkad nitong tindig, ang presensya nitong nakakakuryente, at ang malalim nitong boses.
"Jane… Oh my god. I did." Mahina niyang sagot, nanginginig ang boses.
"WHAT?!" sigaw ni Jane, halos mawasak ang eardrums niya. "Girl, nakipag-one night stand ka sa billionaire! Do you even realize what this means?!"
Napalunok si Madison, halatang hindi alam ang gagawin. "Anong ibig sabihin mo? Jane, hindi ko naman siya hahabulin."
"Madison, Sebastian Sanford ‘yan! Billionaire, sikat, and basically every girl’s dream guy! Pero ikaw? You just casually spent the night with him?!"
Parang sasabog ang ulo ni Madison, hindi lang dahil sa hangover kundi dahil sa bigat ng sitwasyon. "Oh my god, Jane. Hindi naman big deal sa akin 'yon."
Madison collapsed back on the bed, her heart racing. Hindi niya alam kung magpa-panic o tatawanan na lang ang sarili. She had no idea na ang gabing iyon na sinimulan niya para kalimutan si Leo ay magdadala sa kanya sa mas malaking gulo—o baka bagong simula.
Nakaputing blouse at fitted slacks ang suot ni Madison habang papasok siya ng opisina. Nakalugay ang buhok niya, at kahit may bahid pa ng pagod sa mukha, hindi maitatanggi ang natural niyang ganda. Pero habang naglalakad siya sa hallway, parang lahat ng mata ay nakatingin sa kanya."Good morning, Ma'am Madison," bati ng receptionist, pero may ngiting parang may alam."Good morning," tipid niyang sagot habang nagtataka. Bakit ganito mga tao?Pagdating niya sa desk niya, andun si Jane — nakapamewang, at halatang hindi pa rin over sa shock."Girl!" bulong ni Jane habang nauupo si Madison. "Bakit mo hindi sinabi na si Sebastian freaking Sanford ang naka-one night stand mo kagabi?!""Shh! Jane, please..." sabi ni Madison habang pinipilit ayusin ang mga papeles sa mesa niya. "Hindi ko nga alam na siya 'yon!""Well, buong opisina alam na! Trending na ang mukha ni Sebastian sa mga business site kanina pa, may paparazzi shot pa kayong dalawa habang sumasakay sa SUV niya!"Madison froze. "What?
Madison was still reeling from the unexpected encounter with Sebastian in the boardroom earlier that morning. Even after hours of paperwork, back-to-back calls, and a tedious client report, she couldn’t shake the feeling of unease—and that stupid, lingering heat that spread over her skin whenever she remembered the way his eyes lingered just a moment too long."Earth to Madison," Des’s voice cut through the fog in her head. She was leaning against Madison’s cubicle, one brow raised and a paper cup of coffee in hand. "You’ve been spacing out for like five minutes. Spill."Madison blinked, cheeks flushing. “Huh? Spacing out? Hindi naman.”“Oh, come on. I saw you walking out of the executive boardroom kaninang umaga. You looked like you just survived a hurricane.”“Des, please,” she said in a hushed voice, glancing around. “Lower your voice.”Des leaned in, eyes gleaming. “Don’t tell me... it was him?”Madison sighed, slumping into her chair. “It’s him.”Des’s mouth dropped open dramatic
Madison stared into her coffee cup, the swirls of cream and espresso echoing the confusion in her head. The soft lighting of the roadside café, the distant hum of a ballad playing from the speakers, and the occasional clink of cups felt too intimate. Too quiet. Like the world had slowed down just for them.Sebastian didn’t push. He just sat there across from her, sipping his coffee slowly, watching her with that frustratingly unreadable expression. For once, the intensity in his eyes wasn’t intimidating—it was patient. Steady. It made her heart beat louder than she wanted it to.“I don’t even know what to say,” Madison admitted, voice barely above a whisper.“You don’t have to say anything,” Sebastian replied. “Not until you’re ready.”“But you’re still here,” she said, lifting her gaze to meet his. “Waiting.”He smiled faintly. “You said you’re not sure about what you want anymore. That’s okay. I can wait. I just don’t want you to run away from it just because it’s complicated.”She
It was a slow build, that shift. Neither Madison nor Sebastian rushed into anything, but the air between them had undeniably changed. The professional barriers they had clung to so tightly began to feel more like a formality than something they needed. When they got back from Tagaytay, their interactions had a new depth.At work, they still maintained their roles, the CEO and his employee. The meetings, the projects, the tasks—they didn’t change. But when their eyes met across the conference table or when they passed each other in the hall, there was something unspoken, something that seemed to vibrate just beneath the surface.Madison found herself thinking about him more than she wanted to admit. She had always been someone who kept her emotions in check, someone who could compartmentalize and push aside anything that threatened to interfere with her career. But this? This was different. Every time her phone buzzed with a message from Sebastian, her heart raced in a way she hadn’t e
The days that followed felt like they belonged to a different world—a world where the rules that Madison had carefully constructed for herself no longer applied. Her mornings were filled with meetings, presentations, and the usual whirlwind of office tasks, but her mind kept drifting back to the moments she spent with Sebastian. It was as if the connection they shared outside of work had a life of its own, one that was steadily creeping into her professional world.And yet, the tension between their personal and professional lives was impossible to ignore. At the office, they were still CEO and employee, business partners navigating the delicate balance of ambition and authority. But outside of it? The chemistry between them was undeniable. Every glance, every touch, every conversation left her heart racing, a silent whisper of something much larger than either of them.Madison had always been pragmatic, controlled. She had kept her emotions buried deep, focusing on her career, on get
The weeks that followed felt like a slow burn. The tension between Madison and Sebastian simmered under the surface—never quite breaking, but always present. Their interactions were a mix of professional distance and something far more intimate, something Madison wasn’t sure how to navigate.Every glance they shared felt loaded, as though every smile was a silent admission of the chemistry they couldn’t ignore. But in the office, they maintained their professional personas. When the day was over, Madison would leave with the weight of their unspoken words following her, but she never reached out first. She couldn’t—she was still trying to figure out what all of it meant.One Evening at the OfficeIt was a Thursday evening when Madison found herself staying late at the office, going over the new project briefs for the upcoming quarter. The office was quieter than usual, with most people having already gone home for the day.She ran her fingers through her hair, trying to stay focused a
The days that followed were a mixture of moments that seemed ordinary yet carried weight. Madison had come to terms with the fact that her connection with Sebastian wasn’t just a fleeting attraction—it was something deeper, something she couldn’t quite put into words. It was as if, little by little, their interactions were beginning to peel back the layers they both kept hidden.Madison had always been the kind of person who kept her emotions tightly guarded, never letting them spill over into the professional world. But with Sebastian, it was different. She wasn’t sure if it was because of the shared vulnerability between them or the way he made her feel safe to be herself, but the guard she had spent so long building was slowly beginning to crumble.A Surprise VisitOne Friday afternoon, the office was buzzing with end-of-week energy. People were wrapping up their tasks, preparing to leave for the weekend. Madison was at her desk, reviewing some reports when her phone buzzed with a
The days that followed their weekend getaway were a blur for Madison. The office felt different when she walked in that Monday morning, as though the walls themselves could sense the shift in her emotions. She wasn’t sure if it was the memories of their time away that weighed on her or the awareness that things had become more complicated between her and Sebastian. Whatever it was, it seemed like every interaction was charged with an energy she hadn’t anticipated.Madison tried her best to maintain her composure at work, but the looks Sebastian gave her across the conference room table, the subtle touches when their hands brushed while exchanging files—it was all becoming too much to ignore. The professional distance they had once kept was now blurred, and neither of them seemed willing to take a step back.That afternoon, as the office emptied out for the day, Madison found herself alone in the elevator with Sebastian. The tension between them was thick, suffocating even. Neither of
The early morning light filtered through the blinds, casting soft shadows across Madison's office. She sat behind her desk, fingers hesitating over the keyboard. The quiet of the office was a welcome contrast to the storm of emotions she had been wrestling with the past few days. The photos had circulated like wildfire, and the whispers, even in the supposedly professional atmosphere, were unavoidable. Some employees had been kind enough to avoid bringing up the topic directly, but others weren’t so subtle. She could feel the eyes, the curiosity, the judgment.It had been days since the gossip broke out, but the weight of it still lingered.She’d tried to bury herself in work, focusing on the spreadsheets and the meetings, pretending everything was fine. But it wasn’t. And it certainly didn’t help that Sebastian, her boss, had been unusually distant. His once warm, piercing gaze now felt more guarded whenever he passed by her office. The warmth between them had turned into an unspoken
The week flew by in a flurry of emotions, with Madison grappling with the knowledge that meeting Sebastian’s family was now unavoidable. It was one of those moments she had both anticipated and dreaded. She had heard Sebastian talk about them on numerous occasions, his love for them unmistakable in his words. But she had also heard the underlying tension in his voice at times—his desire to break free from their expectations, the weight of their influence over his life.She knew the stakes were high. Family was everything to Sebastian, and although he had never pressured her to meet them, the timing felt significant. This was a new chapter in their relationship. No longer was she just the woman he spent time with in secret or at casual coffee shops. Now, she was about to step into the world that had shaped him, a world she could never fully understand but wanted to try to be a part of.Madison stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her dress for the fourth time that evening. It was a
The days following their heart-to-heart conversation at the café passed in a blur of emotions and uncertainty for Madison. Despite the calmness that seemed to settle between her and Sebastian, there were still many unanswered questions, lingering doubts, and insecurities she couldn’t shake. She had agreed to take the chance with him, but the weight of her decision was heavier than she had anticipated.She was still unsure of how she fit into his world. It wasn’t just about Sebastian—it was the world he came from, his family, the expectations, the glitz, and glamour of it all. Madison had always been grounded, simple, and she had always kept a steady distance from the excesses that came with wealth and privilege. But Sebastian wasn’t asking her to dive into that world; he was simply asking her to be with him, to be part of his life in the most intimate way possible.It was the intimacy, the vulnerability, that scared her. The thought of letting someone so deeply into her life, allowing
The next few days passed in a haze of emotions for Madison. The conversation at the restaurant with Sebastian had left her feeling both lighter and heavier at the same time. She had spoken her truth, confessed her fears, and yet, somehow, it didn’t feel like it had changed anything. They were still caught in the same cycle of uncertainty, both hesitant but yearning for something more. Despite her resolve to take it slow, Madison knew that avoiding the situation was no longer an option.She could feel herself being drawn closer to him with every passing day, and it both thrilled and terrified her. What Sebastian was offering her—his sincerity, his commitment—was something Madison had always longed for but had never thought she’d find, especially not in a man like him. The question that plagued her, though, was simple: Could she really allow herself to fall for him, given all the complications that came with his world?Her thoughts were interrupted by the buzz of her phone, the screen l
The following days felt like a blur to Madison. She had avoided Sebastian’s calls at first, giving herself the time and space she had so desperately needed. The emotions from that night at the Sanford family dinner had left her in a state of chaos, and she didn’t trust herself to respond in a way that felt right. She could still hear his words from the phone call echoing in her mind: “Take your time. I’m not asking for anything more than what you’re willing to give. I just want you in my life, Madison.”But what did that mean? What exactly did Sebastian want from her? And more importantly, what did she want from him?Her days were filled with long hours at work, keeping her mind distracted with the steady hum of office life. But when the workday ended, and she found herself alone in the quiet of her apartment, the questions always came rushing back. Her mind wandered to the quiet moments they had shared—those stolen glances, the heated kisses, the gentle conversations—and the more she
Madison’s fingers brushed against the cool surface of the doorknob as she quietly exited the grand estate, a sense of relief washing over her as the weight of the Sanford family’s scrutinizing gaze finally faded into the distance. The sound of the door clicking shut behind her felt like a small victory, though the anxiety that had settled in her chest throughout the evening remained. Her heels clicked sharply against the stone walkway as she made her way to the car, the night air cool against her flushed skin.She had never felt more out of place. The expansive, opulent mansion, the eyes of Sebastian’s family on her—it had all felt like a test. She wasn’t sure she had passed, but it was clear from the moment they sat down to dinner that she had failed in some way she couldn’t quite put her finger on. She had tried to smile, to answer their questions with the politeness expected of a guest, but underneath it all, she felt like an outsider in a world she could never truly belong to.Wha
The invitation had come unexpectedly—Sebastian’s voice on the other end of the line, warm but with an edge of something Madison couldn’t quite place.“Madison, I want you to meet my family,” he had said. “Tomorrow night, a casual dinner. You’ve been a part of my life for some time now, and it feels right. Are you free?”Madison, caught off-guard by the sudden shift from their usual professional exchanges, had hesitated. Their encounters had been a whirlwind of stolen moments, secret meetings, and mounting tension, but the thought of stepping into Sebastian’s world felt daunting. Still, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse.“I’ll be there,” she had said, a quiet resolve settling in her chest.And so, here she was—standing at the entrance of the elegant Sanford family estate, a striking contrast to her modest apartment. The expansive mansion before her loomed with grandeur, the elegant stone pillars casting long shadows across the entrance. She felt small in comparison to the opulence s
The message was a cold reminder that things were far from over. Madison sat at her desk in her small apartment, her phone resting in her palm. The words were etched in her mind: “I know what you’re up to. You won’t get away with this. I’ll make sure of it.”Who could it be? She ran through the possibilities in her head—was it someone from her past? Maybe someone who had been hurt in the process of her unexpected involvement with Sebastian? Or worse, was it someone who knew too much about them, someone who wanted to exploit their relationship for their own gain?She wanted to confront Sebastian right away, but after their conversation the day before, she didn’t know how to explain the new twist in her life. She wasn’t sure if she could handle more secrets or complications in their already delicate dynamic.Her fingers hovered over the keyboard. Should she respond to the anonymous message? Ignoring it might be a form of surrender, but acknowledging it could potentially put her—and Sebas
The days after the leak felt like they dragged on forever, each one a battle with both internal and external forces. Madison had never felt so exposed, so vulnerable. The constant barrage of public judgment, the whispers at the office, and even Sebastian’s protective gaze made everything feel heavier.But what weighed on her most wasn’t the scandal—it was the creeping feeling that something had changed between her and Sebastian. Not in the way she had hoped, but in the way she feared.One afternoon, Madison found herself in her favorite coffee shop, nursing a cappuccino as she stared out the window. The hum of conversation around her felt distant, almost surreal. Her phone buzzed in her bag, and for a moment, she considered ignoring it, but she knew better.It was Sebastian. His name flashed on the screen, and she hesitated before answering.“Madison,” his voice sounded tense. “I need you to come to the office.”“I’m not sure if I’m ready to face it all again, Sebastian,” she replied,