(Vivian’s POV)"Should I go there?"Kai’s voice echoed clearly from the living room just as I was about to leave the kitchen with two plates of food in my hands.I stopped at the doorway. His tone was heavy, as if he were weighing a difficult decision.I glanced sideways and saw him sitting on the couch with his phone pressed to his ear, leaning slightly forward, his fingers gripping his knees."I know, Mom. But... I’m not sure it’s a good idea," he said quietly, his tone slightly irritated.Mom? At least I didn’t have to feel suspicious, let alone jealous.I set the plates on the dining table, not wanting to eavesdrop, but also not wanting to interrupt.But from the way he spoke, it was clear there was tension. Kai’s eyes stared blankly at the floor, his jaw clenched tightly.It seemed like something had happened, and he was trying to refuse."I just feel like this isn’t the right time."There was a brief silence. Then another voice came through—soft but firm. This time, it wasn’t hi
(Vivian’s POV)Tears welled up in my eyes, but I held them back. My chest felt tight, as if something was choking me from the inside. I hated how weak I sounded, how desperate I seemed in front of Summer. But that was the truth.“Vivian…” she whispered, gently squeezing my hand. “Loving someone shouldn't hurt this much. It shouldn't feel like a punishment.”“I know,” I replied, my voice barely audible. “But what can I do, Sam? He never promised anything. I agreed to the terms. I told him I wouldn’t fall in love with him. But I lied. Not to him. To myself.”Summer looked at me with sympathy, then softly brushed a strand of hair away from my face.“I wish I could hate you for doing this to yourself,” she said, her voice trembling, “but I can’t. Because I understand. Love makes people do crazy things.”I gave a bitter smile. “Crazy enough to be someone's sex partner and stay silent even when I know it’s going nowhere.”“That’s not true. You don’t know that.”“Yes, I do. He made it very c
(Vivian’s POV)“Vivian Rosendale! Have you completely lost your mind?!” Summer screamed so loudly that I had to step back.Shock, anger, and the urge to explode filled her when she found out I had spent time at a villa with Kai. More specifically, at Kai’s private villa.I didn’t even realize it when I posted a photo on my social media story. I just wanted to show that I was genuinely happy after breaking free from Adrian’s chains. I wanted to show Sophia that I wasn’t broken and wallowing just because she took my husband away from me.I could be happy, even more than they ever were.But who would’ve thought? The next day, after I got back to work, Summer barged into my office. She stormed in like a journalist, bombarding me with endless questions.It turned out that Kai was in the photo I had posted. His reflection appeared on the glass wall behind me when he was helping me take a few photos while I was wearing a bikini.And damn it, I hadn’t even noticed. Summer recognized it as Kai
(Vivian’s POV)The sound of water splashing echoed softly in the dimly lit marble bathroom.Warm steam filled the air, creating tiny bubbles on the surface of the bathtub where Kai and I were soaking together.My back rested against his chest, his warm body enveloping mine from behind.His hand gently stroked my arm, which floated in the water.Then he stopped.I felt his fingers touch my wrist, right on the spot that was still red.Kai went quiet for a moment. His breathing rose and fell in a calm yet heavy rhythm.“This… It’s too red,” he murmured, his voice low and tinged with regret. “I was too rough last night.”I turned slightly, trying to catch a glimpse of his face from the corner of my eye.Kai's expression was full of guilt. His gaze was fixed on the reddish mark, as if blaming himself.Honestly, I wanted to be angry, but the sudden tenderness in his demeanor made it impossible.Yes, I wanted to be angry at him for being so rough during sex, but I won’t lie, I enjoyed it, ev
(Vivian's POV)"Hmm..."His kiss pressed against my lips hastily, as if he wanted to erase every trace of the strange man who had stood too close to me on the beach.He also gestured as if he were jealous of what was happening.His large hands touched my breasts, squeezing them until I was slightly overwhelmed and winced in pain.The man's teasing, even though I didn't respond to it, but Kai look really annoyed.His breathing was heavy, his hands gripping my waist, then climbing up my back, bringing me closer to his warm body."Kai..." I whispered, between wanting to stop him and not wanting to be away from him.But his lips remained demanding, kissing my cheek, my jaw, and down to my neck.A subtle rustle creeps under my skin, but something feels... too fast. His touch is uncharacteristic.It's not just passion- it's like an outburst of anger in disguise."Kai... wait a minute," I said, holding his chest.He stopped, still breathing heavily. His gaze was sharp but hidden behind the s
(Vivian’s POV)The sea breeze gently brushed against my face as Kai’s car came to a stop in front of a luxurious villa that stood quietly at the edge of the beach. Its large windows opened to a view of the sparkling blue sea under the morning sunlight. I stared in awe, holding my breath.“Wow…” I murmured unconsciously.Kai smiled and opened the car door for me. “You like it?”I turned to him and nodded slowly. “This... is amazing, Kai.”“Good. Because this weekend, this place belongs to just us,” he said while giving my butt a light smack, making me flinch and glare at him. “Relax. It’s a sign of appreciation.”I huffed, but said nothing. I was used to it. Kai had always been like that—flirty, overly confident, and annoying. But foolishly, I kept coming back. Again and again.We stepped into the villa. The atmosphere inside was warm and cozy, with high ceilings and wooden decor that was simple yet elegant. Kai walked to the kitchen, grabbed two bottles of cold water from the fridge,