Chapter Twenty Seven

The Break Up

Nina Hayes

A day since something happened between Vernon and I, that moment never left my mind. I decided not to go to the studio when we came back and I let my assistant take over things. I knew I would just lose my concentration at work.

I also did not answer Ryker's calls and texts at first because I know I have betrayed him. In over a year our relationship, I have not been able to give myself to him because every time I try, I feel sick to my stomach. And Ryker has been nothing but patient and understanding. What did I give him in return? Betrayal.

But just a few days after Vernon and I met again, I gave myself up to him like an offering. I was that easy. Because of what he said, the anger and hatred I felt vanished. Deep inside me, I knew I have forgiven him but had a hard time forgetting what he did.

I was livid when I found out the truth but my heart was happy because the man I loved the most was the one who I gave myself to and not any other guy. I breat