Georgina West As I stepped into Archer's office, I saw Aurora working diligently at her desk greeted me. She appeared tired, her usual vibrancy dulled by the weight of her responsibilities but she looked pretty with her aurbun hair tied up in a bun with a few strands falling free. “Oh hey Georgie!” She greets me happily making me groan internally.“Umm yeah Hi.” Despite my best efforts to maintain a facade of civility, I knew she could sense the frostiness in my greeting."Georgina, are you upset with me about something? I couldn't help but notice that Archer and I were acting weird around you." Her question caught me off guard, and for a moment, I debated whether to skirt around the issue or address it head-on. But the words spilled out before I could stop them, fueled by a mix of frustration and resentment.Why did she have to act like I don’t know anything? Am I supposed to believe she hasn’t loved my husband, even when I was with him?"Can we please drop the act? I can tell whe
Georgina West "And d-do you know what hurt me the most about this, Archer? You k-know?" I stammered, perching myself on the edge of the bed next to him after pacing back and forth through the flowing curtains countless times. I felt like a fairy princess from that Disney movie with the lost shoe. CINDERELLA!!!I lost count of the shots I'd taken; the alcohol hadn't seemed to affect me until it hit me all at once. Despite Archer's warnings, I stubbornly snatched the bottle from his hand. I don’t listen to no man. I was a gangsta."What hurt you the most, Georgie?" Archer inquired, his lips pressed together as he gently supported my back, preventing me from tumbling backward onto the bed or, worse, stumbling forward onto my face."That in the school play, I wanted to play the beauty, but they cast me as the beast," I confessed, tears welling up in my eyes. "Archer, do you know how difficult it is to sing like a man? I had to deepen my voice. After the play, everyone called me Prince
Georgina WestI groaned as he removed his fingers, stepping away from me, but I was too desperate to let him stop. Quickly, I got off the bed and walked towards him. "Georgie, I love you, and there is nothing in the world I would like to do more than this, but you are drunk," he started, but his voice faded away as, without a thought, I pulled the dress over my head. Usually, I am shy and insecure to be naked in front of him, but alcohol gave me an insane amount of confidence. Archer swallowed as his eyes traveled down my body, his breathing sounding erratic as he fisted his hands by his side in a feeble attempt to control his urges.I walked up to him, my hands tracing the edges of his t-shirt before I pulled it over his head. Placing kisses on the warm skin of his chest, I looked up to meet his dark eyes and clenched jaw. Taking his hands, I placed them on my waist as I pressed my body against his."Sweetheart, what are you doing?" I felt his deep voice radiating as his nails dug
Georgina WestAs I slowly emerged from the depths of sleep, my eyelids felt like lead, resisting my efforts to open them. The sensation of weightlessness enveloped me, a lingering reminder of last night. It had been too long since I have been tossed around or manhandled, something only Archer was capable of doing. But as I reached out instinctively for Archer, my hand met empty sheets, and a pang of disappointment washed over me. Yet, when I glanced at my phone and saw the time:1 PMOh god!I slept through the morning.My heart leaped into my throat. Panic surged through me like a lightning bolt, jolting me fully awake.I never sleep in this late! Rushing through my morning routine, I practically sprinted through the shower, brushed my teeth like a madwoman, and threw on some clothes as fast as I could.Racing downstairs, I half expected to find chaos, but instead, I found Archer chilling in the living room with the kids as they watched the movie ‘Madagascar’ on the television.Ash
Georgina WestStepping into the study, I swiftly claimed the chair that Archer usually sits in which is behind the huge mahogany desk, a chair reserved solely for the boss. It was a subtle power play, one that never failed to amuse me, knowing that I could make Archer take the seat across from me with just a glance."So, boss, what are these three conditions?" He asked with a hint of mischief dancing in my eyes, playing along with my joke as he sat one of seats in front of me."Again, I need you to agree to all three of them and I feel like they are pretty reasonable given our history," I declared, the weight of my words punctuating the air between us."Alright, hit me," he responded, his tone now serious, mirroring the shift in our conversation."First off, I need to know that I come first. It can't be like it was before," I explained, my voice sounded a bit hurt as I recalled the times Archer unintentionally favored someone else over me. Archer furrowed his brow, confused with the i
Georgina WestAlone in the quiet confines of my home, tears cascading down my cheeks, I buried my face in the softness of my pillow.I hated Archer, there was a reason I was pushing him away so much. I knew him better than he knew himself and I knew we were going to go back to square one the minute we try to get back together.When people are meant to stay together, they stay together no matter what.The persistent ring of the doorbell shattered the silence, echoing through the empty rooms like a haunting melody. For a moment I thought I was imagining it because it 11 pm but when it didn’t fade away, I knew it was Archer, but I couldn't bring myself to answer, not when my heart felt so heavy with sadness."Georgie, please open the door. You know I have the emergency key, but I don't want to use it," his voice carried through the barrier of the door, pleading and remorseful. "I'm sorry for getting angry. Let's talk this out like adults."With a resigned sigh, I pushed myself up from th
Georgina WestTo say I was depressed would be an understatement. It felt like the past five years I spent trying to move on from the man I was never going to fall out of love with were all for nothing. Why? Because I was back to square one. Sleeping with him brought it all back. The way he used to kiss me, love me, and talk to me. Everything came crashing down like a tidal wave. Memories I spent years burying resurfaced. Our wedding, our honeymoon, the first time I laid eyes on him... God, I hate him so much for putting me through that again.I rang the bell twice as I reached Archer’s home to pick the kids up. They stayed here for the past three days so I could have some time to myself and feel a little better. Archer has been very understanding, only talking to me about the kids and not pushing anything else. I appreciated it, but for some reason, it annoyed me. I hated how perfect he was being. I hated how he reverted back to being just a co-parent and a friend.To my surprise, Aur
Georgina WestEmerging from my hour-long bath, I couldn't help but revel in the relaxation a little too much. Back at my place, there's no bathtub, let alone a luxurious bathroom with bath salts and perfectly warmed water like here.Rummaging through the cupboard, I stumbled upon some of my old dresses. They were cute, but I had abandoned them post-pregnancy. However, slipping into one, I felt a surge of happiness; sure, it hugged my curves a bit tighter now, but I didn't mind. Grabbing a few more dresses hanging there, I decided to take them home. Perhaps wearing them again would inspire me to kickstart my workout routine and get back to healthier eating habits.After blow-drying my hair, I stole a glance in the mirror. To my surprise, I looked considerably better than when I had first arrived. It was amusing how just one hour of pampering could work wonders on my body and mood.Exiting my room, I was met with the excited rush of my children, eager for a hug. "Mumma, we waited for yo