Victoria FoxI was lost in my thoughts when I heard the doorbell ring. I quickly turned off the oven before the cookies started burning. I was baking cookies for my close friend, who I guess is now my fiance, we were going to celebrate Christmas together.He was there for me when I was at the lowest point in my life, we gradually started dating. Even though I never felt sparks with him, I was comfortable, knowing that he wouldn’t hurt me. I was surprised when he proposed last week. I wasn’t in love with him but I knew I had no energy to fall in love again. It happened once and destroyed me completely.I headed towards the door while wiping off some flour from my cheek. As soon as I opened my door I locked eyes with my husband, who I thought was the love of my life while he looked at me as a sheer business deal.It tore me apart because I knew we will never happen, but it broke me when I saw that he didn’t even try, as he was all I ever wanted.Victoria, you are pathetic!“Hello Mrs. R
Siya RainsAs I wrapped up my class, I realized how distracted I was throughout it. I started teaching psychology at this well-known university three years ago. I was twenty-five years old when I had my first batch of students and I know as a teacher I am not supposed to have favourites but I did have one, Jimmy Miller. He was very smart and had recently got an internship at a recognized enterprise.But unfortunately things spiraled from there, the owner, Paul Scotts was actually a sadist, alcoholic asshole who liked beating people up for pleasure and that’s what he did to poor Jimmy. I felt tears welling in my eyes as I remembered his state when he visited me for help as he was poor. Bruises and cuts were all over his face as it was swollen red, it looked like someone ran him over with a truck.Poor boy.I heard a knock on my door which got me out of my daze, I wiped my tears quickly and turned my head around. My jaw dropped as I laid eyes on the most handsome man I’ve ever seen in m
Elizabeth PaigeAGAIN... I was running late for my class. As I walked through the corridors with books in my hand I silently prayed hoping Danika Williams and her minions were not around, even if they were, hopefully Nathaniel Lachlan was around. He was the most feared guy in our city. He was the quarterback in football and also a genius in each and every aspect. I knew and liked him since kindergarten. He was a very friendly kid back then but after his parents died in an accident he has been aloof. He lived with his grandfather, Joseph Lachlan who was one of the richest men listed by Forbes. Nathaniel never talked much but always stood up against the bullies who targeted weak people. His one menacing look made the bullies question their existence. I sighed in relief when I saw my classroom from my peripheral vision. I almost jumped out of excitement becau- “Wait up Fatso, Where is my assignment, essay or whatever the hell you were supposed to complete? I turned around ready to b
Georgina WestAs I served breakfast to my 6-year-old twins, Ace and Luna, my mind was still preoccupied with work-related thoughts. While I adore my kids more than anything, I can't help but feel that they have become increasingly challenging to handle each day. Fortunately, my mother-in-law, Sienna, continues to support me in looking after them, even though I am no longer with her son.My husband, Archer, and I were childhood sweethearts who married at a young age and later became parents. Although we had a strong bond and deep love, complications arose after having kids, causing us to grow apart. We separated five years ago, yet we haven't finalized the divorce despite my numerous discussions about it, especially now that I have a boyfriend.As Toby, my boyfriend, affectionately hugged me from behind before joining us at the breakfast table, I noticed Sienna's disapproval, making me to glare at her. The children enjoyed having breakfast with their father and appreciated his daily sc
Georgina West My heart continued to race in the aftermath of the encounter with Archer today. Yes, he always flirted with me, and there were a few ‘innocent’ touches here and there that I discussed with Toby. Toby advised me not to get too worked up about the situation when I recounted what happened right in front of him.He said that as much as he loves me, he wouldn't stand up to a mob boss like Archer, who could end his life in seconds. This sparked a major argument between us because I kept asking him if it didn't bother him. My mother-in-law disliking his presence in their house and my ex shamelessly touching me were driving a wedge between us.He said they would gradually warm up to him and everything would eventually be fine. Everything about Toby left me puzzled. When I was with Archer and another man dared to touch me without consent, Archer would get very angry.“Sometimes it feels like you're drawn to the Lancasters because of their scary status, and it doesn't bother you
Georgina West I put on a forced smile as I knocked on the door. Despite feeling exhausted and not in the mood to deal with people, I knew I had to talk to Archer about what he did earlier. Just because I don't address his flirting doesn't mean he can touch me like that. I'm baffled by what kind of satisfaction he gets from teasing me this way. Archer could easily attract a woman much more attractive than me, so his advances towards me are entirely uncalled for.At times, I'm convinced he's aware of the impact he has on me and enjoys exploiting it."Hello, Georgie. I assume you're back after dropping the idiot off at his house," Archer commented as he opened the door, prompting an eye roll from me."Stop calling him that," I responded, feeling exasperated as I walked past him."The kids are asleep. It's past ten. Why are you so late?" he inquired, trailing behind me as we headed towards the kitchen."Well, my boss has me working on this case, and it's consuming a lot of my time. Plus,
Georgina West “Oh hey Georgie, I haven’t seen you around in a while," Aurora greeted me with a captivating smile as she entered the room. My eyes couldn't help but briefly trace her perfect figure, encased in a tight black work shirt and a pencil skirt that accentuated every curve."Yep, I head home with my kids before midnight. I don’t like overstaying my welcome," I replied in a sweet tone, though it was apparent to both Archer and Aurora that it carried a subtle, backhanded comment directed at her.Sure, she had always been nothing but pleasant to me, but truth be told, I didn't particularly like her. I couldn't help it. I didn't like the way she sometimes clung to Archer's arm when she wanted him to agree to some business deal. I didn't like how she often stayed late into the evening, despite being merely a colleague.I understood that I no longer had a say in these matters. She was a close family friend, practically having grown up with them, and was like a daughter Sienna never
Georgina WestI heard my phone ringing from a distance, jolting me awake. My last memory was of curling up on the couch and telling Archer to leave when he made a menacing threat toward my boyfriend.A familiar, masculine scent flooded my senses, causing my body to jolt upright. There, beside me, lay Archer, shirtless and sleeping soundly. My heart quickened as memories flooded back. For ten long years, from the age of twenty until we split up, I had grown accustomed to waking up beside this man. Now, in the present, my stomach churned oddly as my eyes roamed over the scars and gunshot wounds that marked his body, each one a reminder of moments we had shared, moments when I had kissed him on those very wounds.It was surreal to wake up in a room that had once been mine, and I couldn't help but notice that nothing had changed. I mustered the strength to punch Archer's bicep, causing him to wince. I ended up rubbing my knuckles; punching him hurt me more than it did him."Georgie, what