INICIAR SESIÓNLumi Reeves walked along the darkening streets. Her clothes were tattered from the long walk, and her face streaked with dried tears. She felt drained. Her body was heavy with exhaustion, and every step she took felt like an endless weight. Her eyes hurt from crying, and her mind raced with broken thoughts. I can't go to Dad's house, she told herself. He's already so sick, and fighting for every breath. If I show up like this, it'll kill him faster. I won't add my pain to his. Where do I even go? She had no friends left after Henry had isolated her. No money. Nothing.
She walked for hours, with her feet aching, barely noticing the city lights blurring around her. Eventually, fatigue forced her to hail a cab with the last few bills crumpled in her pocket. "Take me to the cheapest hotel you know," she muttered to the driver, her voice hoarse. The cab dropped her off at a rundown motel on the outskirts, with its neon sign flickering weakly. Lumi stepped inside the lobby, keeping her head down to hide her swollen eyes and messy hair. The receptionist, an older woman with a concerned frown, looked up. "Evening, miss. You okay? You look like you've had a rough day." Lumi forced out a weak smile, her hands trembling as she pulled out her ID. "I'm fine. I just need a room for the night. How much?" "Forty bucks," the woman said, eyeing her. "You sure? We got a phone if you need to call someone." "No, really, I'm okay," Lumi replied, her voice cracking. She paid quickly, grabbed the key, and hurried down the hall, avoiding the mirror in the lobby that would show her broken reflection. She unlocked the door to what she thought was room 212, but in her haze, she had entered 221 instead. Lumi barely registered the faded wallpaper or the lumpy bed. She dropped her bag and sat on the edge of the mattress, staring at the blank wall. Emptiness consumed her, as tears began welling up again. Henry... How could he? Two years of lies, and now I'm nothing. Her gaze fell on the minibar in the corner. She struggled to her feet, with weak knees, and shuffled over. She yanked it open and grabbed a small bottle of whiskey. Lumi twisted the cap off and downed it in gulps, the burn hitting her throat. With one bottle gone, she reached for vodka next, pouring it straight into her mouth, and spilling some down her chin. Then rum. Bottle after bottle, she drank, sitting back on the bed. The alcohol hit hard, and her vision blurred, as the room began to spin around her. Lumi felt dizzy. She cried harder, with her sobs shaking her frame, and her hands clenched in her lap. Everything hurt—her heart, her pride, and her future. In a fog of despair, she reached into her bag out of old habit and pulled out the small vibrator. She laid back on the bed, hiking up her skirt, and switched it on. The buzz filled the room as she pressed it against herself, not for joy but to numb the void. As she did, memories came flooding to her. Memories of Henry's cold touches, and the toys that never satisfied her. She moaned softly at first, then louder, her tears mixing with the sounds. "Why... Why me?" she whimpered, her voice breaking into yells. "I hate you, Henry!" She closed her eyes. The vibrations sent waves through her, but it only made her cry more, while her body arched in frustration. Lost in the pleasure, she did not hear the faint sound of the shower running in the bathroom. Lumi drifted into a half-sleep, with the vibrator still buzzing weakly beside her. The bathroom door creaked open and a man stepped out. He was tall, over six feet, with dark hair still damp from the shower, and a white towel wrapped low around his waist. Water droplets trailed down his broad chest and defined abs. Aaron Vanders stopped dead, with his steel-gray eyes narrowing at the woman on his bed. Grandfather again, he thought. Another setup to force an heir on me. But this one... she looks broken, not like the others. With tears on her face, clothes a mess. What's her story? Lumi looked up through blurry eyes, the alcohol making everything hazy. She blinked, seeing his outline like a figment. "You're... not real," she mumbled, giggling weakly in her drunken state. "Just a dream. A hot dream." She reached out, her hand touching his arm. Aaron stared at her, his face unreadable, and cold eyes assessing. He did not pull away. Emboldened by the fog, Lumi sat up unsteadily and wrapped her arms around his waist, hugging him close. The towel slipped off, falling to the floor. Her eyes widened at his exposed cock—thick, semi-hard, and veined. "Oh... wow," she slurred, laughing again. "Bigger than my toy. Way better. Dream guy, huh?" She mumbled incoherently, "Henry never... but you..." Aaron looked at her without talking. His breathing stayed even as she moved closer, her hands still trembling from the alcohol and her broken state. She wrapped her lips around his cock slowly, taking him into her mouth. He hardened fully right away, the thickness growing against her tongue. Lumi started with gentle movements, sucking softly at first, then deeper and more eagerly. She was surprised when she tasted the salty precum leaking from him—it was warm and real, something she had never felt with Henry or her toys. Wet sounds echoed in the room from her mouth sliding over him, mixed with her soft moans of confusion and need. Aaron's low groan escaped from his lips as he tangled his fingers in her hair, guiding her lightly, while his body tensed with building pleasure. He pulled her up suddenly, his grip firm on her arms. He cupped her face in his hands and kissed her with raw force. Lumi's body went soft under the kiss, her resistance melting away in the haze. She thought, It's a dream. Just this one time, I'll let go. Don't wake me up. His lips carried the fresh taste of mint from his recent shower, and they felt commanding, drawing her in. She kissed him back just as hard, with her tongue meeting his in urgent twists. Her hands explored his chest, feeling the heat of his skin and the steady rise and fall of his breaths. They collapsed on the bed together, their bodies tangling in the sheets. Aaron stripped off her clothes quickly, his hands rough yet precise as he peeled away each layer. He wanted her fully exposed, and she let him, her own desire rising despite the blur in her mind. He kissed her neck, sucking on the sensitive spots that made her gasp. Then he trailed lower to her chest, taking one nipple into his mouth and pulling on it hard with his lips and teeth. Lumi let out a loud moan, with her back arching up toward him in response. "Yes... please..." she whispered, her voice shaky with need. Pleasure shot through her body, sharp and overwhelming after so many empty nights. He switched to the other nipple, licking it slowly before biting softly, sending more waves of heat through her. His tongue continued down her stomach, circling her belly button and making her squirm with anticipation. He moved even lower, spreading her legs wide with his strong hands. He licked her private part starting slow, teasing the edges, then faster and more focused. His tongue flicked quickly over her most sensitive spot, building the pressure inside her. Lumi made desperate sounds, with her hips lifting toward his mouth. "Oh god... don't stop!" she cried out, with her fingers clutching the sheets. Good feelings grew stronger and stronger in her core, making her whole body tense. He sucked on her clit harder, then slid his fingers inside her, moving them in deep strokes to hit the places that made her gasp louder. She felt overwhelmed, as her emotions mixed lust with the pain of her day. Tears slipped from her eyes even as pleasure took over. Her body shook with a big release, the climax crashing through her in powerful waves that left her feeling breathless and trembling. But Aaron did not stop—he kept his touches going, keeping her on the edge. He shifted up, positioning himself between her legs, his hard cock pressing against her opening. "You want this?" he asked, his voice deep and rough with his own building needs. "Yes... dream man, do it," she replied in a slow and slurred voice, her eyes half-closed in the fog. He pushed into her deep in one firm thrust, filling her completely. Lumi took a big breath, feeling a brief sting that quickly turned to intense pleasure. He started moving slow at first, letting her adjust, then built up with more power, thrusting in and out hard. They made sounds together—her high-pitched moans of ecstasy, his deep grunts of effort and satisfaction. The bed creaked under their rhythm, adding to the noise in the room. He turned her over onto her stomach, entering her from behind as his hands gripped her hips tightly, pulling her back against him as he moved fast and deep. Sweat covered their skin, making every slide slick and heated. Lumi pushed back to meet him, her body craving more despite the exhaustion. He changed positions again, lifting her to sit on top of him. She straddled him, moving up and down on his cock. His hands squeezed her chest, pinching her nipples as she rode him. "Faster," she begged, grinding down harder. He thrust up to match her, their movements quick and urgent, building toward the peak. She reached another big release, her body clenching tight around him in spasms of pleasure. The sensation overwhelmed her, leaving her gasping and weak. He followed soon after, groaning loudly as he let go inside her, his hands holding her close through the final thrusts. They were both very tired as they laid side by side on the bed, breathing hard. Lumi slowly closed her eyes while resting in his arms. In her mind, she still believed everything was just a dream. The next morning, Lumi woke up with a terrible headache. The pain pounded hard inside her skull. She struggled to open her eyes as she squinted against the bright light coming through the window. Slowly, the room came into focus. There were sheets tangled around her body, but she had no clothes on. No clothes? She sat up carefully. Her body ached all over and small memories came back to her—a man's hands on her skin, loud sounds of pleasure, and strong feelings that shook her. It all seemed too real to be just a dream. Her heart started to race with worry. Then she heard a soft sound in the room. She quickly looked up. A man stood across the room with his back to her. He buttoned a clean shirt and pulled on pants. He was tall, with wide shoulders and dark near hair on his head. He turned around and she saw his face clearly. He had grey eyes that looked sharp, and a strong jaw set firm. His expression showed no emotion at all. And his tall body and strong muscles gave off a sense of control and strength. Lumi felt a huge wave of surprise hit her as her eyes widened, and her breath caught in her throat. "You... it wasn't a dream?" she whispered in a small and shaky voice. Fear flooded through her, making her chest tight and her hands cold. I slept with a stranger, she thought. What did I do? She felt dirty. The man stared at her with no feeling in his eyes. He pointed silently to the table next to the bed and she followed his gaze to see a pile of money scattered across the surface. He said nothing, grabbed his coat from the chair and walked out. The door clicked shut behind him. Lumi sat there for a moment, frozen. She looked at the money, her stomach churning with nausea. "Money for that?" she muttered to herself, her voice breaking. She felt disgusted as fresh tears spilled down her cheeks. She felt dirty and used. She quickly stood up, ignoring the pain in her body, and pulled on her clothes as fast as she could. She left the money untouched. Then she rushed out of the hotel room, down the hallway, and into the bright daylight outside.Sophia pushed her office door shut with more force than necessary, and the sound echoed sharply through the corridor before settling into silence. She stood still for a moment after that, her chest rising and falling as she tried to steady her breathing. However, the anger inside her refused to settle.She turned abruptly and began pacing the length of her office.“This is completely unacceptable,” she muttered under her breath, her tone filled with irritation.Her heels struck the floor in quick, sharp rhythms as she moved back and forth, her thoughts replaying the events from earlier again and again.The way Malhart had spoken to her.The way he had interrupted her.The way he had dismissed her words as though they held no value.Her expression darkened further.“He had no right to speak to me like that in front of everyone,” she said, her voice rising slightly. “Absolutely no right.”She stopped in front of her desk and leaned forward, placing both hands firmly against its surface
Lumi remained standing where she was long after Sophia walked away. Her eyes followed the direction the woman had gone, and although the confrontation had ended, the tension it left behind still lingered in the air. The office slowly came back to life. Chairs shifted, keyboards resumed their quiet clicking, and low whispers began to spread among the employees. Even then, it was obvious that no one had truly moved on from what had just happened. Lumi exhaled slowly, trying to steady herself. That was too much, she thought. Everything escalated too quickly. Her heart was still beating faster than normal, and her hands felt slightly unsteady. The confrontation had drained her emotionally, and the sight of her torn work sitting on the desk still made her chest tighten painfully. However, as she stood there, her thoughts gradually shifted to the man who had stepped in and ended everything so decisively. She turned her attention to him. Senior Designer Malhart. She studied him q
For several long seconds after the last piece of paper fell to the floor, the office remained completely silent. The earlier tension had not disappeared, but it had shifted into something heavier, something that pressed down on everyone present. Every eye was fixed on the scattered remains of Lumi’s work. No one had expected Sophia to go that far. They had all seen her be harsh before. They had witnessed her criticize, intimidate, and humiliate employees without hesitation. However, tearing apart someone’s work in front of the entire department was something else entirely. Yet, despite the shock that was clearly written on their faces, no one stepped forward to say anything. They were afraid. Afraid of drawing Sophia’s attention to themselves. Afraid of becoming her next target. Lumi stood frozen beside her desk, her gaze fixed on the torn pieces of paper as though she could somehow reverse what had just happened if she stared long enough. Her fingers trembled slightly, a
The moment Lumi lifted her head and saw who stood in front of her desk, a quiet tension settled deep in her chest.Sophia.Even before Lumi had resumed work, she had heard about her. It had not taken more than a day for whispers to reach her ears. Colleagues spoke in hushed tones whenever Sophia’s name came up, and the expressions that followed were always the same—uneasy, cautious, sometimes even fearful.Sophia was not just strict.She was ruthless.And now, she was standing right in front of Lumi.Lumi straightened slightly in her seat, forcing her expression to remain calm even though her mind was already alert. She could feel Victoria shift uncomfortably beside her.“Don’t say anything,” Victoria whispered quickly under her breath. “Just apologize and let it go.”Lumi did not respond immediately.Her fingers rested lightly on the manila folder sitting on her desk—the one that contained the campaign work she had spent hours completing. She had barely slept, staying up late into
The sharp ringing of the alarm cut through the quiet of the room, dragging Lumi out of her sleep in the most unpleasant way. She frowned immediately, her face tightening in irritation as she reached blindly toward the sound. When her fingers finally found the device, she hit it with more force than necessary, silencing it in one frustrated motion.She lay still for a few seconds, staring at the ceiling with tired eyes.“It’s only been three days,” she murmured to herself, her voice heavy with exhaustion. “Why does it feel like I’ve been doing this for weeks?”Her body felt weighed down, as though it had not rested at all. The workload from the past few days had been far too much for someone in her position, and she knew it. A junior role was not supposed to feel this demanding, yet every task she had been given seemed designed to stretch her beyond her limits.With a quiet sigh, she pushed herself up into a sitting position.The moment she did, her stomach churned violently.She fro
For a few seconds, Lumi remained completely still, unable to react as the woman’s words settled heavily in her mind. The term sister-in-law echoed repeatedly, making it difficult for her to process what had just happened. She tightened her grip on her bag as her thoughts raced, trying to make sense of the situation.She had not expected this at all.How was she supposed to know that the woman standing before her was not one of the maids who had been subtly mocking her since she arrived? The way this woman had spoken to her earlier had been no different from the others. The insults, the tone, the condescension—it had all felt familiar.Still, Lumi exhaled slowly as she tried to regain control of herself. A part of her considered apologizing, not because she believed she was entirely wrong, but because she understood the position she was in. This house was not hers, and she could not afford unnecessary conflict.However, just as she prepared to speak, the woman beat her to it.“I shou







