As I walked into the bar, my eyes widened as I took in the opulence around me. The golden lights glittered overhead, casting a warm glow over the sleek and modern decor. The dance floor was pristine, polished to a shine that seemed to rival the stars above."Drew, this place is incredible!" I exclaimed, turning to Drew with a grin.He smirked, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I thought you'd like it. It's one of my favorite spots in the city."I couldn't help but chuckle at the knowing look in his eyes. There was a spark between us, one that we both knew was dangerous but impossible to ignore.As we sat down at the bar, Drew ordered us each a drink. "I'll have a Manhattan," he said smoothly to the bartender. "And for the lady, a French 75."I raised an eyebrow, impressed by his knowledge of cocktails. "You, for sure know your drinks," I said, taking a sip of the delicious concoction he had ordered for me.Drew grinned, his gaze never leaving mine. "I like to think of myself as a b
As Evie appeared, I felt a sudden pang of jealousy. I knew she had a thing for Drew, but what I didn't know was if Drew was interested in her too. I wondered what she was doing here, and why she chose this exact moment to show up. "Hey Brielle!!" Evie said, her voice laced with excitement. "Hey Drew.. What are you guys doing here?" "We stepped out to unwind a bit, I don't know if I told you Evie, but I and Drew are working on a project for Cullen" I replied, trying to sound casual. "Oh wow, That's cool. Mind if I join you?" Evie asked, glancing at Drew. "Sure, why not," Drew said, shrugging his shoulders. I tried not to let it bother me, but I could feel Evie's eyes on Drew the entire time. She laughed at all of his jokes, and leaned in close to him whenever she got the chance. It was obvious she was trying to get his attention, and it made me feel uncomfortable. But I didn't say anything. As the night wore on, I found myself growing more and more frustrated. I couldn't believ
There was a brief moment of awkward silence as we both sized each other up. I could sense a hint of disapproval in her gaze, as if she were judging me for some reason. I wondered if it was because of our contract marriage but I doubted Cullen said anything to her about it, or was there something else that she disapproved of? I wondered to myself.. "Is something wrong?" I asked tentatively, breaking the silence. The woman hesitated for a moment before responding. "No, no. Nothing's wrong. I just wasn't expecting to see you here." I could sense that there was more to her words than what she was saying. "What do you mean?" I asked, trying to sound casual. She let out a small sigh. "I suppose it's just a bit of a shock, that's all. I wasn't aware that Cullen had gotten married so suddenly." I was right, Cullen had not told her anything about our Contract marriage. "Yes, it was a bit sudden," I admitted. "But we're making it work." The woman nodded, her expression softening slight
My heart sank a little at the mention of Drew. I couldn't deny that I had some feelings for him. I tried to push those feelings aside as I congratulated Evie, "Wow, that's great news, Evie! I'm so happy for you."Evie then mentioned the idea of a double date with her and Drew and I with Cullen, my heart sank. I couldn't think of anything worse than spending an entire evening with someone I had feelings for but to think he was going to be with my friend and not me. I tried to think of a way out, but Evie was determined to make it happen."Come on, it'll be fun!" she exclaimed, her voice echoed with excitement. "This would be our first double date! It's been a while since we did anything like this Brielle. This is a perfect opportunity!"I hesitated. "I don't know, Evie. I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. And besides, what if Cullen doesn't agree to it?"Evie rolled her eyes. "Stop being such a downer. I already talked to Drew and he said Cullen wasn't gonna see it as a big
I sat across from Cullen at the restaurant, staring blankly at the menu. I had memorized it long ago, but I needed something to focus on while Evie and Drew made small talk."So, Brielle, how's married life treating you?" Evie asked, flashing me a warm smile.I shrugged. "It's fine. We're both occupied with business as usual."Cullen nodded in agreement, his eyes fixed on the wine list. "Nothing's changed since the day we got married."Drew leaned forward, his eyes lingering on me for a moment too long. "I don't know, man. I think Evie looks pretty good tonight."I bristled at the comment, but Cullen merely raised an eyebrow. "Right? I thought you'd never say it out loud"Evie's cheeks turned pink as she fixed her gaze on Drew."Shall we order? I'm starving" I said out loud."Oh sure" Evie said smiling with excitement"I hear the lobster roll is a must-try here," Cullen said, his eyes scanning the appetizer section.Drew nodded in agreement. "Definitely. And the wagyu beef sliders are
I woke up the next morning as I stretched in bed feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after a good night's sleep.After getting dressed in my lingerie nightwear, which consisted of a mini silk wrap jacket and matching shorts, I headed downstairs to have breakfast. As I walked into the dining room, I saw Drew, Cullen's handsome cousin, already seated at the table with Cullen. I couldn't help but feel a flutter in my stomach as I greeted them both."You didn't say you were joining us for breakfast," I said to Drew, trying to hide my excitement.Drew flashed me a charming smile. "Well, it was impromptu.""Oh I see.." I said with a lingering smile as I slid into one of the chairs on the dining table. Cullen then brought up a new development on our project, and I tried to focus on the conversation as he talked about how Drew had to travel to Spain to finalize a deal with some new investors. I wasn't really paying attention but as soon as I heard the word "Spain," I choked on the slice of b
I woke up early that morning, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves as I prepared to leave for Spain. I was to meet Drew at the Airport but as I hurriedly finished my last minute packing, I didn't realize I dropped my purse behind. I was supposed to leave the mansion at 7am, and with our flight scheduled for 11am, I had plenty of time to make it to the airport.I grabbed my laptop and headed towards the door, but as soon as I stepped outside, I realized that I had forgotten something inside. "Oh no, I left my purse in the living room," I said, feeling a wave of panic wash over me."Go ahead, I'll wait for you outside," Drew said reassuringly.I ran back inside the mansion, and up to my room, my heart pounding in my chest as I hurriedly searched for my purse. As I was about to leave, I saw my purse on the counter and breathed a sigh of relief. But just as I picked it up and went downstairs and was about to leave, I collided with someone.It was Cullen's ex-wife, Jessica. I recogniz
As we stepped out of the airport, the warm Spanish sun hit our faces, and I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. We had finally made it to Spain."So, Brielle," Drew said, grinning mischievously at me. "I hope you're down for some fun while we're here."I rolled my eyes. "Drew, this is a business trip. We're here to work, not play around."He chuckled. "Come on, Brielle, lighten up a bit. We can still have some fun while we're working. And who knows, we might even get to sneak in some sightseeing."I shook my head, smiling. "You're impossible, Drew. But I guess a little sightseeing won't hurt."As we got into the car we rented, Drew couldn't help but comment on how stylish it looked."I don't know about you, Brielle, but I feel like a movie star driving this thing."I laughed. "Well, let's hope it doesn't break down in the middle of the highway like one."We drove through the streets of Madrid, admiring the stunning architecture and the vibrant colors of the city. The air was