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MUMBLING PRAYERS

Author: I_nightshade
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"You don't have to work if you're feeling really down. You can stay home and rest. I think you need it," Kai said softly, his voice filled with care as he brought the car to a smooth stop in front of the boutique.

"I need to work. I just… need a little space," Tiffany replied, her lips curving into a small smile. But it didn’t reach her eyes, and Kai could see the weariness behind them.

He studied her carefully, his gaze lingering on her face as if searching for something unsaid. Finally, he nodded. "Alright. I'll pick you up later. I was thinking maybe we could have dinner tonight? We can talk about our date figure out the venue and outfit for the wedding," he added.

"Of course. I’d love that. Um… I’ll be done by six," she said, her hands already moving to unbuckle her seatbelt.

Kai leaned in closer, his eyes soft and focused, as though she was the only person who mattered in the world. "Don’t I get a kiss?" he asked, his breath brushing against her cheek.

Tiffany turned to him, her
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  • ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.   HIS UNEASE

    Kai slammed his hands on the table. "It's been three fucking days already and I can't find my wife! What the fuck am I supposed to do with the information that you found her car dead by the bridge?" The three private investigators standing across from Kai in his office flinched as his fury rolled through the room like thunder. One of them, a tall man in a beige coat, cleared his throat as if to speak, but Kai’s glare froze him."You’re supposed to find her, not feed me vague, recycled bullshit that sounds like a script," Kai snarled. His voice was low, dangerous. "Her car was found near the bridge. That’s all you brought me after hours of silence? No surveillance footage? No witnesses? Not even a goddamn trail?""Sir, we’re still working—" one of them began, but Kai held up a hand."Don’t," he hissed. "Don’t insult me by pretending that’s an update."He paced away from them, dragging his hands through his hair. His chest heaved with each breath, rage mixing with something deeper, te

  • ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.   MUMBLING PRAYERS

    "You don't have to work if you're feeling really down. You can stay home and rest. I think you need it," Kai said softly, his voice filled with care as he brought the car to a smooth stop in front of the boutique."I need to work. I just… need a little space," Tiffany replied, her lips curving into a small smile. But it didn’t reach her eyes, and Kai could see the weariness behind them.He studied her carefully, his gaze lingering on her face as if searching for something unsaid. Finally, he nodded. "Alright. I'll pick you up later. I was thinking maybe we could have dinner tonight? We can talk about our date figure out the venue and outfit for the wedding," he added."Of course. I’d love that. Um… I’ll be done by six," she said, her hands already moving to unbuckle her seatbelt.Kai leaned in closer, his eyes soft and focused, as though she was the only person who mattered in the world. "Don’t I get a kiss?" he asked, his breath brushing against her cheek.Tiffany turned to him, her

  • ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.   THE FEAR OR GUILT

    Kai paced back and forth restlessly. His shirt sleeves rolled up. His shoulders were taut, his jaw clenched, and his eyes darted to the door every few seconds as if willing it to open. As soon as the door opened. Tiffany stepped in, walking almost lifeless. Her eyes glued to the floor and barely even noticed him until he called out. "My love!" Kai’s voice sharp with worry. He swiftly walked towards her, his eyes scanning her from head to toe, searching for any sign of hurt. "Where have you been? I’ve been looking everywhere for you."Tiffany froze, her lips parting as guilt settled heavily in her chest. She forced herself to meet his eyes. "I… I went to see my mother," she said softly, the lie slipping from her lips smoothly. "At her place. I needed a little time after… everything that happened last night."Kai’s gaze bore into hers, his jaw tightening as if he were dissecting her words, worry etched on his face. After what felt like an eternity, he gave a slow nod. "You could've t

  • ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.   THE DOUBT

    Kai stood there for a moment, watching her with a heavy heart. He wanted to say something, to comfort her, but the walls she had built around herself felt impenetrable. "Goodnight, my love," he whispered. Then he turned and left the room, closing the door softly behind him.As the morning crawled through, Tiffany laid in bed beside Kai. Her mind restless and her chest tight with heaviness of having a child. While her heart raced. She listened to the soft rhythmic sound of Kai’s breathing filled their bedroom. It was soft, alluring and so calm she could watch him sleep all night. But it was a stark contrast to the storm brewing inside her. She glanced over at him and felt a pang of guilt for the secret she carried. She hadn’t told him about the strange symptoms she’d been experiencing and brushing them off as stress or fatigue. Not yet. Not until she knew for sure, but pregnancy was the last thing she expected. Her mind still doubted it, she was fully on

  • ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.   THE REALIZATION

    Tiffany scrambled away, her chest heaving as they subdued Kate. But Kate’s voice rose, sharp and mocking as she sneered at Tiffany. "You think you’re special? You think Kai loves you? You’re nothing but a means to an end. You’ll never carry the Winson heir. Kai would never let you! You're just some whore he picked at the club!" The words struck Tiffany like a physical blow. Her blood ran cold. Her period… it hadn’t come. Her chest tightened as realization crashed over her. In a sudden haze, She bolted up the stairs, her mind spinning, ignoring Audrey’s calls as she raced up the stairs. Her breaths came fast, unsteady. Her heart pounded as she grabbed her phone from the dresser, yanking open her calendar app. She scrolled back counting the days. Twenty-six days. Twenty-six days late. Panic clawed at her as she stared at her phone and her hands trembled, gripping the edge of the vanity. Slowly, she sat at the edge of the bed with her gaze locked on the screen. "Tiffany…" Kai’s voice

  • ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.   MOST TREASURED

    Three days later, Tiffany sat at her desk, her hands clumsily shuffling through papers as her head felt like a lead weight, her stomach twisting and turning like a storm at sea. The morning had been relentless, emails, reports, deadlines but none of those could distract her from the growing unease that crawled through her body. Her vision blurred slightly as she glanced at Noami and Elle who were going through their weekly reports. Their voices seemed muffled and distant like she was underwater. Tiffany blinked hard, trying to focus, but the world only spun faster. The desk beneath her hands felt too far away."Guys, let’s take a break," she whispered, her voice so soft. Her exhaustion was palpable, weighing down her words.Noami looked up sharply, her brow furrowing in concern. "Tiffany, are you okay? You don’t look too good."Tiffany forced her lips into a weak smile. Her hand trembled as she reached for her water bottle, the cool plastic grounding her momentarily. She took a sip,

  • ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.   HI, SLEEPYHEAD

    "Going down on me," he said, his tone firm but laced with vulnerability. His eyes met hers, dark and intense. "I don’t want it." Her breath stilled, confusion flickering across her face. "Why?" His jaw tightened, his hands gripping her waist a little harder before loosening again. He leaned in. "Because I might lose control," he said. "And if I lose it with you like that… I don’t know if I can stop." The sheets were a mess twisted and pushed low on the bed, their bodies tangled in a fevered knot of heat. Tiffany’s back arched and her skin flush against Kai’s as he hovered over her, their mouths fused in a breathless, consuming kiss. Her fingers twisted into his hair, pulling him closer, while her other hand gripped the hard line of his back. She felt every ripple of muscle as he moved in a slow motion and each motion sent a wave of fire through her spine. Kai groaned into her mouth, his lips moving with hers desperately, like he couldn’t get enough of her. His palms wrapped

  • ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.   KAI’S INITIALS. II

    Tiffany shook her head. "No, thank you." She disappeared into the bedroom, closing the door gently behind her. The moment she was alone, she let out a long sigh, her shoulders slumping. She undressed quickly, stepping into the shower. The warm water cascaded over her, washing away the stress of the day. But the heavy feeling in her chest lingered. Once finished, she slipped into a silk robe, the fabric cool and smooth against her skin. She caught her reflection in the mirror, her fingers brushing against the neckline of the robe. It was new but she knew he wouldn’t be able to resist it. But as excitement flickered in her chest, it was quickly doused by a wave of uncertainty. He still wasn’t home. Suddenly, voices echoed from upstairs, muffled but unmistakably loud. Tiffany froze, her heart thudding. Her breath hitched as she recognized the voice. It was Kai’s. But she had never heard him yell like this before. "What do you mean you can’t fucking find Kate?!" Kai’s voice boomed, fi

  • ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.   KAI’S INITIALS I

    Tiffany approached, her heels clicking softly against the ground. She stopped just short of the pile, clutching the strap of her bag nervously. Kai’s gaze locking onto hers, his arms crossing over his chest as he studied her."What? You’re moving in?" he asked, his voice low, tinged with disbelief.Tiffany shrugged, trying for nonchalance, though her heart raced under his intense scrutiny. "You asked me to. I know I didn’t tell you—"But before she could finish, his lips were on hers. The kiss was sudden, stealing the air from her lungs and the words from her tongue. It silenced everything. His breath was warm against her lips. "What are you saying? What I own is yours already. You don’t need any permission to do anything."Her cheeks flushed instantly. A smile broke through her lips as she threw her arms around his neck, burying her face against him. "Gosh, I’ve been waiting for this," he whispered. Days later, Tiffany stood in her boutique, adjusting the sleeve of a mannequin for

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