MONIQUE My heart pounded in my chest as I stood in front of the wedding hall. I was dressed in a fiery red jumpsuit, and I didn't need to be told that my appearance alone was enough to call for attention. Red lipstick adorned my lips, matching the intensity of my emotions, and my red-bottom shoes clicked confidently on the pavement as I steadied my breathing. I was prepared to walk into the wedding of my ex-husband and ex-best friend, determined to create chaos and make them pay for their betrayal. When I heard they'd be getting married today, everything in me burned with pure rage, and even though I knew I shouldn't be here since it'd hurt me more than it'd hurt them, I couldn't help myself. Clutching a small can of paint wrapped in an elegant red cloth, I concealed my true intentions from the security at the hall. I knew they'd stop to ask questions if I had walked in with an exposed can of paint, so I wrapped it in a fancy cloth that matched both the color of my jumpsuit and the

MONIQUESilent moans escaped my lips from pleasure as Gavin thrust into me. As time went by, he quickened his pace and I moaned out loud from the immense pleasure.That kiss led to a full make-out scene and soon we were tearing each other clothes. I wasn't one to have random sex so I wasn't sure what gave me the courage. Maybe it was the alcohol or maybe the sexual tension I felt from Gavin's presence but either way, I loved it.The way he touched me made me shiver and when he started to thrust into me, I left planet Earth and into a world where I only saw the stars."Fuck!" I heard him groan as he thrust fast and hard into me.In no time, my legs began to shake from the pleasure I felt. "I'm coming.""I'm coming too," he replied, pounding deep into me, and in no time we came but he came on top of my stomach as he had no condom on. I tried to even my breath while Gavin walked away.He returned shortly with a wet towel and cleaned me up. I gave into darkness.I opened my eyelids from t

MONIQUEAll through the ride to Gavin's place, he and I said no words to one another.I looked out through the window watching the pedestrians on the street walking in the cold night."We are here," I heard Gavin say.I stepped out of the limousine and was met with a big fancy white mansion. There were six guards and six maids all dressed in a corporate outfit waiting at the entrance.Gavin came and stood beside me. He gave me his hand to take and I linked my arms with his."Welcome home wifey," he uttered beside me."Home," I uttered, the word sounded foreign to me. I used to love that word, back when I was in love and happy with Cole but then he shattered my heart and threw me out like nothing. Thinking about it only brought back the pain I had managed to suppress."Let's go." He said.We both walked past the maids and guards and into the white mansion. My eyes lit up in amusement from the interiors of the mansion. It is the most beautiful house I've ever seen. A gold chandelier

THIRD PERSON POV"Do you have an idea why Mr. Jones called for this urgent meeting?" The shareholders and investors of Cole's company whispered amongst themselves as they waited for Gavin to show up. Last night, Gavin had called for a shareholder meeting wanting to tell them something important.Cole on the other hand was pressed. He had no idea as to why Gavin, the biggest shareholder at his company would request they all assembled. Cole constantly kept looking in the direction of the door while expecting Gavin because he felt nervous in the pit of his stomach. Gavin wasn't one to just call for a meeting and for him to do so, it was serious.The door opened suddenly and Gavin walked in with his assistant behind him."Hello, gentlemen. I'm sorry for keeping you all waiting," Gavin said the minute he stood before the shareholders and investors who were waiting for him.He looked around the room and once his eyes set on Cole he smiled. He had called this meeting because he had somethi

MONIQUEAfter he dropped me off, he drove off without saying anything and I’ve been staring at my wristwatch every hour to know what the time was.I hated that I was bothered but I couldn’t help it. As much as I was angry at him, I also had my part to play because I recall clearly what our agreement was but I just didn’t think it was going to be this way. The day soon began to lose its brightness signaling that nighttime was coming and I saw no headlights of Gavin. I wanted to pick up my phone and call him but my pride wouldn’t allow me to. Eight o’clock, nine o’clock, ten o’clock and I gave it up and called him. I dialed his number, it rang but no response. I dialed his number again for the second time and the same response. I gave up and decided to sleep and wasn’t responsible for him but I couldn’t. I tossed and turned on the bed, pleading for my body to listen to me and sleep but it didn’t happen.“Sleep, Monique! Sleep for fuck sake! He’s a grown-ass man and he will be fine so