LOGINThe office was completely empty. The hallway silent and devoid of any living creature. Only Teresa was around. Lurking in the shadows like a thief.The soft hum of the florescent lights of New York City were the only things that kept Teresa tethered to reality.
She definitely should not have stayed back. She didn't know what had gotten into her. Mark Rexona himself had left the office hours and he was usually the last one to ever leave the office. His last words to her were clipped and very brief. A simple," Lock the door behind you." But she was able to leave. Not just yet. Not when her body was still tremendously trembling from every look, every command, every interaction. She had been suffering all week. Going through long hours with a vibrator firmly placed on her clitoris. Having orgasms after orgasms, touching her breasts, pinching and pulling with the fantasy that her boss was the one doing it to her. His intoxicating scent still lingered in the room, clean, undeniably masculine and heavy. His cologne clung to the leather chair like a shadow. Teresa stood behind his desk, with her heart pounding furiously in her chest, her legs clamped together in frustration and futile resistance. She had planned waiting till she got home. She tried to hold on as much as she could but an incident that happened today just set off a fire that refused to come down . She and Mark were walking from a meeting and headed back to the office when Teresa slipped on a puddle of water and almost fell. She was caught by Mark who quickly wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to his chest. Teresa froze at the contact. Her hands were on his chest and through the perfectly tailored suit she could faintly feel his muscles. Her face flushed red at the contact and she tried to leave his hold, only to end off being pulled back. Mark's cold voice came" Miss Smith I would appreciate if you could look where you are going. I will not always be around to catch you." His voice was deep and serious, he didn't shout or raise his voice even by a syllable but he didn't need to. The intense dominance leaked from his words leading Teresa to nod blankly at him. He let go of her eventually, but her dress still smelt of his cologne. It swarmed her senses giving her the illusion of her carrying is scent. Her underwear was completely soaked and she had to rush into the bathroom to change to her emergency pair. All day she tried to concentrate, tried to fantasize about a less forbidden man. But alas it did not work. Her working closely beside him was not helping matters as well. The more orders and commands he gave, the more her hold on reality lessened until she found herself in the situation. She tried to stop herself. Really tried. But eventually temptation won. She sat down in his chair, his chair, after she had confirmed that the door was locked. Aside from her and the occasional security men on patrol, the office was silent perfect for her to commit her crime and get away with it. She took off her heels and let her thighs fall wide open, shivering as the cool air from the air conditioner, brushed against her heated and now very sensitive skin. Her hands unzipped her skirt and set them on the table. Her fingers moved before her mind could stop them, slipping her wet lace panties off and dropping them on the table. Her hands moved on their like they were possessed. Trailing slowly and softly to her center and then lightly tapping on her very swollen clitoris. Her breath hitched in her throat as she began to rub faster and harsher, trying to chase her orgasm. The angle was all wrong. The location was even more wrong. She was taking a tremendous risk by doing this. But that only made it hotter and far more exciting. Her breasts were set free as she tore open her shirt and grabbed one, massaging and pinching the very sensitive nipple. Her other hand had gripped the armrest like a lifeline, so hard that her knuckles had turned white, her eyes half-lidded and unfocused as she imagined his voice, low and sharp, saying her name like a command, telling her to go faster, not to stop. To cum for him. "Teresa." Just like that. Sharp. Heavy. Dominant. Cold She whimpered softly at the fantasy and it's effect on her. Her fingers moved faster, slightly curving so that her short nails could lightly scratch on her clips increasing the friction and pleasure tremendously. Her legs began to tremble at the intensity of her impending orgasm. She leaned backwards, her head against the leather, biting her lip hard in order to stifle the loud moan that was threatening to erupt out of her throat. She could see him in her fantasy. Towering over her. Watching with both arms on either side of her head. He guided her to her orgasm, telling her when to speed up and where to slow down. She was going insane with pleasure and her head felt foggy. His orders were getting harsher and he instructed her to go as fast as she could. Her back arched. A breathless cry escaped her lips before she could catch it and swallow it down. And then, she heard something.... A creak... She whipped her head towards the door.... she froze in place. Her blood froze and heated up all at the same time. Standing at the door with his face shadowed by the darkness, in his ever immaculate suit, was none other than Mark Rexona. Shit. Shit. Shit. Teresa to her feet standing bare. She caught his unimpressed raise of an eyebrow and she looked down realizing that she was bare from her waist downwards. She scrambled to quickly wear her skirt, to fix up her blouse, to try to make words flow from her mouth. But nothing worked. She was blank. Nothing she would say would erase this moment.Nothing could erase what he’d just witnessed. In his own office. In his chair. He said nothing, absolutely nothing. He didn’t blink. Didn't make a single expression. His eyes didn’t wander about her body, didn’t leer at her exposed skin, but they looked. Deeply. Quietly. Curiously. His jaw clenched just slightly. And then.... He turned away and walked off. Just like that. No words. No berating. Not a single expression. The door clicked shut behind him, as he footsteps echoed in the empty hallway. Teresa was left completely breathless, her skin flushed red and her heart racing with dread. What I'm the world had she done? What had he seen? Did he just appear or had he been watching her for a long time. She stared at the closed door, her mind spinning with fear, anxiety and a strange flutter in her chest. Because for a moment, just a single second, she could’ve sworn his gaze lingered on her.Teresa's POV The flight felt longer than it actually was, and by the time we stepped off the small boat that brought us to the island, my body felt heavy in a way that had nothing to do with stress and everything to do with finally letting go. The air was warm and soft, the sound of the water steady and calm, and for the first time in a long time, I felt like I was stepping into a place where nothing bad had ever happened to me.Mark stayed close beside me as we walked toward the villa, our bags carried by someone from the resort who greeted us politely and then disappeared just as quickly. The path was lined with tall palm trees and thick green plants, and everything looked untouched, quiet, almost private in a way I was not used to. When we reached the villa, I stopped for a moment just to take it in.It was open and bright, with wide glass doors that led straight to a stretch of sand that belonged only to us. The pool curved along the edge of the villa, and beyond it was the ocean
Another pause. Then she started crying. It was not quiet crying. It was the kind that came from deep inside, the kind that made it hard for her to speak. Sobs that she tried to muffle but could not."I didn't think you would ever call me again," she said."I didn't think I would either.""I've been wanting to reach out," she continued, her voice breaking. "But I didn't know if I had the right. I didn't know if you would even speak to me."I closed my eyes, steadying myself. "You can talk," I said.She cried for a moment longer, then took a breath. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for everything. I was wrong, Teresa. I was blind, and I was wrong, and I have been living with that guilt every single day.""You didn't believe me," I said quietly."I know." Her voice cracked. "I thought I was protecting you. I thought if I kept you away from everything, if I made you focus on prayer and discipline, you would be safe. But I see now that I hurt you instead. I made you feel like you were the problem.
Teresa's POV I started therapy two weeks after the trial. Even though I told myself I was ready, the first session proved that I was not as prepared as I thought. The office was quiet and warm, decorated in soft colors with a comfortable couch and a chair where my therapist sat across from me. The room was designed to make people feel safe, but I could not relax. I sat on the edge of the couch with my hands clasped tightly together, my knuckles white, my shoulders tense. My eyes moved around the room instead of settling on my therapist's face. I looked at the bookshelf, at the plants by the window, at the clock on the wall. Anywhere but at her.She introduced herself gently. Her name was Dr. Evelyn, a name that made my chest tighten for a moment before I realized it was just a coincidence. She explained how the sessions would go, how long they would last, and told me that I could take my time. There was no pressure to say anything I was not ready to say. But time felt like pressure i
Teresa POV Mark started to stand. I grabbed his hand."Don't," I whispered.He looked at me, his jaw tight, his eyes blazing."Not yet," I said.He sat down.The prosecutor called the first witness. The secretary.She walked to the stand slowly, her hands shaking slightly. But she spoke. She told them everything. What Nathan did. What he said. How he threatened her. How he used her brother's past to control her.Her voice broke at times. But she didn't stop.When she finished, she looked at me. I nodded at her. She nodded back.Then Melinda was called.She walked in steady. Head high. She didn't look at Nathan. Not once.She spoke clearly. About what she saw. What she found. The patterns. The evidence. The way he treated women. The way he treated her.She talked about the financial records she had uncovered. The shell companies. The hidden accounts. The bribes paid to keep victims silent."He thought he was untouchable," she said. "He thought his money and his name would protect him.
Teresa's POV Mark adjusted the blanket, pulling it up to my shoulders. Careful. Gentle."You should rest," he said."I'm tired.""I know."He stayed close. His hand still holding mine.I looked at him. "You really didn't leave.""No.""Not even once?""No." His voice was soft. "I wasn't going to let you wake up alone."I nodded. Then I shifted slightly, making space on the narrow hospital bed.He looked at me. "Are you sure?""Yes."He moved carefully, climbing onto the bed beside me. Not too close at first, then closer. His arm wrapped around me, pulling me gently against his chest. His warmth seeped into me, chasing away the cold that had settled in my bones.I rested my head against him. My body relaxed slowly, for the first time in what felt like years."I've got you," he said quietly.I closed my eyes.This time, I believed it.---Two weeks passed before the trial.Two weeks of statements and paperwork and waiting. Two weeks of doctors checking me, officers asking questions, la
Teresa POV "You did nothing." My voice was sharp now. "That's the problem. You did nothing while I was being hurt. You did nothing while I was being sent away. You did nothing while I was rebuilding my life alone."Elizabeth let out a short breath. "Exactly."My mother looked between us, her eyes wild. "I was trying to keep the family together—""You let him hurt me," I said. "You let him into our home. You let him into my room. You let him destroy me.""I didn't know—""You knew enough."Silence.Then she dropped the act.Just like that. The tears slowed. Her face hardened slightly. The mask of the remorseful mother slipped away, revealing something colder underneath."What do you want from me?" she asked.There it was. The truth. Not guilt. Not love. Not even regret. Fear. Pure and simple."I want you to leave," I said.She stared at me. "That's it?""Yes.""You're not even going to try to understand?""There's nothing to understand." My voice was flat. "You made your choice years
Teresa's POV The blood drained from my face. My hands started to shake. This wasn’t Evelyn’s frantic, emotional style. This was cold, pointed, and far more frightening. I didn’t reply. I turned on my heel and started back toward the hotel, my pace fast, almost a jog.---Mark wasn’t in the room wh
Teresa's POV That shut him up. He visibly recoiled, his face going pale. He gave a single, stiff nod.I walked past him to my suitcase, unzipped it, and pulled out simple clothes: jeans, a plain long-sleeved top, sneakers. I changed quickly in the bathroom, my hands shaking slightly as I fumbled w
Teresa's POV “But you’re saying it like her pain doesn’t matter!” I cried out. “Like her broken reality is just… an inconvenient fact to be managed!”“It doesn’t matter to me,” he said immediately, his voice hardening. “Not in the way you’re implying. She is not part of my life. She never was in a
Teresa's POV “When she woke up,” Valentino said, choosing his words with care, “she was different. Something had… fractured. Her long-term memory was patchy, but her childhood memories, particularly the strong emotional ones, became amplified, distorted. That silly pretend wedding… it wasn’t a gam







