I cross my arms, looking at the arrogant expression on Laura's face, at the way her eyes seem to burn in flames of anger. And I can't help but take a deep breath, trying to control my temper that's already about to explode.How do things always end up this way?Not only did I not solve anything with Julian, but maybe we worsened it. I didn't want things to end this way… And now, right afterward, I'm facing Laura, of all people.It's like the universe is having fun with my suffering.“Didn't you hear me?” Laura's voice sounds too loud and shrill — drawing the eyes of the people around us… And this only makes my blood bubble even more.I walk past her and say in my politest, composed tone, “Why don't we find an empty room like last time? People are working right now, Laura. They're busy with projects, and you're disturbing them.” “Why don't we go to the terrace?” She says with a sarcastic smile.

(…) If you just want sex, stop acting like this… Like it's not just sex… Like you have feelings for me.Feelings for Angelee?No, I don't have feelings for her…I mean… She's my best friend's daughter… And that's just lustful, physical attraction, right? It's not like I'm… in love with her or anything… Right?I'm staring at the ceiling. How long have I been stuck in this room? Honestly, I don't know… But I'm thinking about those words so much that I'm bitter.My eyes are burning. I'm scratching them, but the feeling doesn't ease, it only gets worse. I feel like a walking mess, and I can't understand why.Hah, I need to drink, to get out of this damn apartment that seems to have a piece of Angelee in every corner.Fumbling in my pants pocket for my phone, I take it and type a message to Mike… But just as I'm about to press the SEND button, my finger stops in midair… Maybe I

It turns out that Tyler's idea of a new level of petty revenge is a date. Or almost that. It's not romantic at all, at least not for me. Julian really hurt my feelings and I needed to get away for a while. But when he knocked on my door looking so messed up, my chest tightened. And I stepped into the elevator, letting our gazes meet again, with a sigh escaping my lips. His eyes seemed to be begging me not to go… not to leave him. But I did.And once again, I feel stupid for crying in front of Julian. Of course he has no feelings for me. This is Julian we're talking about, the convicted bachelor. He has never committed to anyone, and wouldn't commit to me — his best friend's daughter.When the doors opened on the second floor, I didn't let Julian get to me anymore, just took a cab quickly. And soon, the car is driving through New York City, with the night sky already ruling the landscape. The drizzle has passed, perhaps it has dried up along with my tears

Julian places me on the bed without much care, making my body jump with the mattress. And just as I'm about to clumsily get up, he puts himself behind me, holding my throat, using his other hand to lift my hips. His lips brush against my cheek, my jaw, down to my shoulder. And the light bite he gives me there sends a new shiver down my spine.“Did he touch you?” Julian asks with his lips still brushing against my skin, teeth meeting the fabric of my blouse.“Uh-huh,” I mumble, lying again. I know I should keep quiet, shut up, and stop provoking him, but… The way his grip tightens when these lies roll off my tongue sets me on fire…“Where?” His voice is hard and angry.“Everywhere… all over my skin-”My answer makes him pull my body brutally, making me lie on his now-closed legs. I try to get up, resting my hands on the mattress, but Julian holds on tightly to my ass, digging his finge

Julian holds me, his hands firmly on my ass, and stands up, still inside me. I purse my lips tightly to avoid making a noise while he leads me to the bathroom, so calm that makes my nerves prickle. I can already hear my father's footsteps walking towards my room when Julian releases me into the bathroom and closes the door with just one hand.“Angel?” My father's voice sounds close, dangerously close.Click — Julian locks the door, making me let out a sigh of relief. But soon the gap between my lips is filled by Julian's tongue that slides into my mouth while his hand grips my hair tightly again.My eyes widen at the sudden kiss, but I close my eyes, giving myself to him completely.I lean against the sink counter, running my hand up his arms, so strong, so big… until I finally reach his shoulders. Julian is so tall, I have to stand on my tiptoes to properly kiss him, and he also has to lean over me. He rests one hand on the counter behin