All Chapters of A dangerous Affair (holiday specials): Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Chapter 002----ALEX VAUGHN----GABBIEThe towel clung to my skin as I stared at my open closet, water still dripping onto the floor. Rows of costumes hung like silent witnesses to this stupid job. lace, leather, sequins, straps, velvet. Pieces designed to turn women into fantasies, or weapons, depending on the night.My fingers brushed a red bikini set when my mind replayed Dante’s words again... “He doesn’t care what you wear.”That alone was strange because men always cared what I wore. They had fantasies... nurse, schoolgirl, angel, slut, kitten. Costumes fed their delusions.But he didn’t care? was he trying to be polite?Or trying to hide something?A knot formed low in my stomach. I hated that I was thinking about him at all. Hated that curiosity had settled heavier than it should.“Fine,” I muttered to myself. “Let’s see what kind of man you are.”I pulled out a black bodysuit, not skimpy, not flashy. Revealing neckline, no sleeves, and only a slit of skin at the waist. Conse

Chapter 004----A BAD DAY----GABBIEThe next morning was all I needed to get everything off my chest. It wasn’t that deep, I kept convincing myself to believe it. We didn’t even do anything.I just needed to avoid him at work and stay invisible like always. Keep my job, Keep my identity and pretend last night never existed but luck wasn't on my side.“Take this to the Vice President’s office and get him to sign it. Don’t come back without the signed papers.” The team leader shoved a folder into my hands.I froze mid turn when I realized what he said, “Did you say the Vice President’s office? As in… Mr. Vaughn?”The entire team looked at me like I’d grown two heads. “Did I stutter?”“No, sir. Sorry, sir.” I shot off toward the elevator. Behind me someone whispered, “She really thinks she’s relevant now just because we gave her a place to sit?”I ignored it, I'd forgotten my place for a while.The elevator was empty for once, which only meant one thing, more space to think myself into

Chapter 006----10 MILLION DOLLARS----Hearing my name sounded foreign even to me, the name bearer.How did he know? I pushed him away and adjusted my mask before staring back at him, "I don't know what you're talking about, I only came to thank you and I don't..."" If I was in a room full of people, my eyes will only see you, The eyes don't lie Ella, and freckles don't just appear overnight." He touched my face and I realized I wasn't wearing makeup, it was so obvious gosh."Every one has freckles Mr Alex Vaughn, cut the chitchat and let go of my wrist." I wiggled my wrist from his grip softly but it only made him move closer to me."See? I didn't even put my last name in the receipt and yes everyone has freckles but not... Here..." He touched the freckle on my chin then moved his hands to the one under my eyes, "here... And" I pushed his hand away before he could continue."So what? What are you trying to prove... Uh?" I tried to move away but he moved closer making my back hit the

CHAPTER 008WHY DO YOU CARE?GABBIE The Red Room smelt anything but nice.It reeked like money, wine, cold, expensive, and messy. Like something that had been passed from hand to hand too many times and never cleaned.The door shut behind me with a sound that felt final.The hallway was dim, lit by low amber lights glowing behind the red curtains that led to the main room. Every step forward felt deliberate, like the floor itself was daring me to turn back. I didn’t. Turning back required courage I no longer had.Men stood in small clusters, their voices low, controlled. No laughter. No drunken chaos. These looked like men who lost control and could snap any moment.My mask itched against my skin. Sweat gathered at my spine, slipping slowly downward, unnoticed by anyone but me. I held my shoulders straight, chin lifted muscle memory from nights on the stage. Confidence as armor. Even when it was hollow.Eyes followed me, hungry, Assessing and someone came through the curtain, one of

Chapter 010Feels like mineGABBIEMy legs felt weaker heading back to the office, I couldn't wrap my head around what I'd just heard.She was right, but she had no idea of what I'd done. If she knew?His wife is pregnant and he doesn't know yet? That alone would make his love for her stronger, maybe then he'd find me useless. That should've assured me, but I didn't feel good one bit."I can't believe you at all..." The team leader shouted at me as soon as I stepped in but then paused for some reason."You didn't tell her anything weird did you? What did you talk about?" He asked rubbing his chin suspiciously like he was trying to figure something but I was too weak to make something up."She asked about our new project, and I told her you had it under control. Nothing deep," I lied then sat down in my corner burying my head inside the pile of shredded paper on my desk."How does she know your name? You're not even a designer," Margaret next to me whispered and I couldn't bring myself