Henry’s lips met hers and she didn’t pull away, missing the feel of his lips on hers. The kiss was gentle, like a light cajole and apology for her to forgive him. He moved to kiss the tears on her cheeks, drying her sorrows with his love. When he pulled back, his eyes were filled with untamed desire for her. Her chest tightened at how turned on she was from just a look from him.“Anaya. I–”She didn’t let him say a word as she yanked him closer from the collar of his shirt, closing the distance between them. This time, she kissed him passionately, placing all the raging emotions she had kept bottled up for the past weeks.Henry’s hands cupped her face as he bit her bottom lip before sucking hard. Anaya plunged her tongue into his mouth and moaned at the sensation that rushed down her body.Their moves became urgent now, Henry fiddling with her zip and Anaya’s fingers unbuttoning his shirt without losing contact. Her palm roamed his broad chest and she felt him stiffen under her touc
Anaya stared at Henry who was seated by the corner of the room, his gaze tender as he gazed at her. “What the heck, Henry? What is the meaning of this?” She got down from the bed, demanding an answer.“I can explain.” Henry got up from the chair, placing his hand forth to surrender. “Yeah, you better!” Anaya raised her voice, her annoyance of what he had done getting over her. “Do you know how terrified I was? Why would you kidnap me?” She found it hard to understand what was going on here. There was no reason for Henry to go through this extent just to speak with her when he could have just called her like a normal person.“I’m sorry. I really didn’t want to do it this way but I realised that we might be watched which is why I had to–”“Watched?” Anaya frowned. “By who?” Henry sighed and it was then she noticed how exhausted he looked. His eyes were sunken as though the last time he had a good sleep was two weeks ago.She wanted to reach out and hug him but she had to understand w
“How did it go?” Maia asked as Anaya stepped out of her car.“It went…as we expected.” Anaya muttered, locking her car as she walked down the parking lot. “I told her I knew everything and even tried to get her to stop but I was asking for too much.”“I told you, Anaya. With the extent of which they have gone, turning back will be too hard. It’s quite impossible right now.” Maia sighed and Anaya nodded, placing her free hand in her pockets.“I finally understood that now.” “So, when do you plan to give the recording to Henry?” “As soon as tomorrow.” Anaya headed to the elevator in her office building. “I just quickly stopped by the office to grab a file I need for an early meeting tomorrow.” “Alright. See you tomorrow.”“Bye.” Anaya hung up and checked her phone for any notifications. Tonight had been harder on her than she expected. She didn’t know how desperately she had been holding onto the hope that Daisy might stop all her atrocities until it was ripped right in front of her
Anaya sipped from her glass of water slowly, trying to calm her nerves down. The restaurant was quiet and serene, with just a few customers dining, their gentle chatters filling the air.Anaya kept her eyes fixated on the entrance as though a monster was about to burst into the building. She knew she was early yet, she was anxious that Daisy would later decide not to come.The brooch on her dress was a recorder Maia had given her for this meeting. This was the best way she could prove her innocence and she hoped that nothing would go wrong tonight.It had taken her great courage to pick up her phone and call her ex-best friend. Maia had been there with her and the call had been recorded in case it would serve any purpose later on.Daisy had been skeptical when Anaya first called her to meet. It wasn’t until Anaya told Daisy it was about her parents that Daisy agreed, sending her the address of this restaurant a few minutes later.“Come on, Daise, where are you?” Anaya muttered under he
Henry rushed out of the apartment building after seeing Anaya talking amicably with Thomas. It hurt him to see her smiling and laughing with the same person who had caused her so much pain.But then, he realised that he had done the same as well. He had believed the evidence planted against her and thought she was the one after his son’s life. He had doubted her in the worst way possible and he wouldn’t even be sad if she wouldn’t be able to forgive him.But she was still his wife legally and the love he had for her hadn’t diminished not even one bit so there was no way he wouldn’t see her with another man and not get jealous.Henry moved towards his car, not even knowing where to go anymore. His head was a mess right now and he needed to be somewhere he could declutter and just breathe without feeling like someone was choking him.Instinctively, he drove towards one location. The same one he had avoided for the past three years because he couldn’t handle the pain that came with it. L
“Welcome, Stella.” Henry said as Stella stepped into the apartment with groceries in her hand. Her eyes widened with surprise because he was rarely at home by this time.“S-Sir.” She stuttered as she walked further into the house. “I wasn’t expecting you to be here by this time. Do you need something?” She placed the bags on the floor but he stopped her from getting closer with his hand in the air.“How long have you been working for me, Stella?” Henry asked, narrowing his eyes as he pushed away from the couch and got closer to her. She frowned, definitely confused by his sudden question. “Uh, it should be almost five years now. Madam Lauren hired me when she was pregnant with Ryle.” Her voice wavered but she did a great job at hiding it.“Five good years.” Henry mused as he circled her. “You’re basically family now.”Stella laughed nervously. “Y-Yeah.?” “Five years should be enough to establish some sort of trust between us, don’t you think?” Henry continued circling her. “Five ye