Elaine slowly blinked her eyes open, the hazy fog of sleep dissipating as consciousness seeped in. For a moment, she lay still, her mind struggling to piece together the fragments of the previous night. Her head throbbed slightly,As her surroundings came into focus, she quickly realized she was not in her own bedroom. The walls were adorned with unfamiliar artwork, Confusion mingled with a touch of panic as Elaine attempted to make sense of her situation.She raised her head to see Richard starting back at her. Elaine blinked her eyes thinking it was a dream but he was still there staring back at her with folded arms leaning on his shirtless body.The realization hit Elaine like a sudden gust of wind, causing her cheeks to flush with embarrassment. A wave of regret washed over her as she remembered the events leading up to this moment. The emotional distance that had grown between her and Richard had fueled her decision to step out of her comfort zone, seeking solace in the arms of a
Cassandra finished work early when she heard that Elaine was at her home, it was unusual for her to be there in the afternoon and she immediately knew something was wrong.“How long have you been waiting?” She asked.“About an hour, did I disturb your work?” Elaine questioned, it must have been hard for her to leave work and come see her.“No, luckily my last client bailed on me so I am totally free for the day” she answered.“Can I get you a cup of coffee or something”“Where did you leave me to last night, I woke up and you were not there with me” Elaine’s outburst startled her that she squeezed her lips in shame.“I am so sorry my friend, after you passed out. I tried to book us a taxi but there was none available. All I could remember was that I was trying to check outside if I could see any but when I woke up, I was in bed with one of my client” Cassandra narrated to her, her ordeal. She could remember rejecting Ethan but how then did she end up in bed with him.“You slept with
Ethan paced back and forth in the waiting area, clutching a vibrant bouquet of flowers. He had spent the better part of the day choosing the perfect arrangement, each bloom carefully selected to convey his appreciation and interest. He had wished to see Cassandra, hoping to take their relationship beyond the professional realm. Little did he know that his carefully crafted plan was about to be met with an unexpected twist.As Cassandra's office door swung open, Ethan stood there with a smile on his face. She emerged, her white lab coat pristine and her demeanor composed. Cassandra was a highly respected physician, known for her strict adherence to professional boundaries. Ethan knew this, yet he couldn't help but hope that she would see the gesture as an opportunity for something more.Approaching her with a hopeful smile, Ethan extended the bouquet towards Cassandra. "These are for you, Cassandra," he said, his voice filled with anticipation."I wanted to show my appreciation for ev
Elaine's heart raced as she stood outside the door of the mansion. She hadn't been there in weeks, not since she had made the difficult decision to take a break from her husband, Richard. The house was bustling with activity. The aroma of her father-in-law's favorite dishes filled the air, and Elaine's stomach churned with a mix of hunger and resentment. She had expected to help prepare the memorial feast,But as she surveyed the kitchen, she saw that Richard had taken charge of the meal preparation himself.Her anger flared up like an uncontrollable flame. She had taken this break to create some space between them, to allow them both to breathe and reconsider their choices. Yet Richard seemed to be moving forward without her, as if her absence didn't matter. It felt like a slap in the face, a confirmation that he could do without her, both in the kitchen and in his life.Suppressing her emotions, Elaine took a deep breath and approached Richard. "Do you need any help?" she asked, str
The next morning,Richard woke up to the sound of plates from the dinning room, he could tell Elaine was making breakfast as she always did. It was a habit of hers to make breakfast even though she knew that he wouldn't eat and might ignore her.He took a shower and then stepped out of the room.Once she saw him, she smiled.“I made breakfast for us” she said gesturing for him to join her.Richard stood there with his hand in his pockets and she began to think if he was really going to join her or if her efforts will go to waste just like other mornings in their marriage.“When did you wake up?” he asked instead not moving an inch.“Past 5” she answered.He took a good look at his watch and realized that she was up two hours ago making breakfast.With slow movement, he made his way to his seat where he sat down staring at the food in front of him.“Is there a feast?” he asked.“No, I was just trying new recipes” she replied.He picked up his spoon and began eating with no more questio
Boxes were being taken out of a truck into a new apartment, Elaine and Cassandra stood there watching the men carry the boxes into the house.“Are you sure you can stay here alone, I don’t mind moving in with you?” Cassandra said with concern. The two days she stayed in her house, Cassandra was certain that she wasn’t okay and it had something to do with Richard.It was unusual for her to get drunk in the morning and she has caught her crying in a room alone. She was worried for her and has tried to find out what happened but Elaine wouldn’t utter a word.“I am okay Cass, I just need to be alone to be able to think” she answered but her mind wavered to how Richard was doing, she could bet he was doing okay without her and it hurt her to think about it.“Does this have to do with Richard?” Cassandra asked thinking add would spill the beans to her.“Cass, remember when I said I wanted to leave a life of my own, this is me taking a step forward towards that. I want to live for me now, I
Richard woke up the next morning shocked to see Elaine standing in front of him with her hands folded.“What are you doing here?” he asked.“I should be asking you that?” she reverted.“This is my house, the same house you packed your things out” he answered.Elaine giggled looking at him,“Take a look around, does this look like your apartment?” she asked him.Richard took a good look around and realized the unfamiliar environment, he was seating on a couch with a blanket on his body.“Shit”“How did you find me?” she asked.He stood up walking into the room in front of him.“I am talking to you Richard, where do you think you are going” she demanded following behind him.“To take a shower, can you order me some clothes?” he asked.Elaine was so confused, not only has he not answered her question but he was acting like her apartment was his home.He picked up her towel and proceeding to the bathroom when she blocked him.“Do you realize where you are, this is my house. Have you stopp
Richard sat in his study staring out the night window when he noticed some cars parked outside and the tail light being off immediately. From the streetlight outside his mansion, he could see several men step out of the cars, he just stood still watching them.The first guy swiftly jumped through the gate and he got alarmed by it.Picking out a book from his shelves, he took a key from underneath his drawers and opened the book. He took out a gun and hid it in his back behind his belt.He could hear a few whisper from the door as the lock was being picked,The door opened and they got into the house, he slightly opened the door to his study and he could see the men in black searching every room.“There is no one here” one of them said after searching his master bedroom.He watched another go into Mary’s room and stepped out in a minute.“The room is empty” he said.“His wife has to be here somewhere” one of them replied and then he looked up almost meeting his eyes with Richard watchi