A Summer Affair Novels & Stories

The tunes and melodies were almost sunny, with a sweetness and playfulness I hadn’t heard before in Bigger’s music. Ugh. Bigger. The band was like a shadow looming over our time together, making every moment bittersweet and the tiniest bit desperate. I pushed it out of my mind every time I thought about it, but I knew that Ryan would have to return to Athens to record, and I would go back to New York City. Even if the band stayed together, our golden summer was coming to an end in a matter of days. And then came the possibility that maybe it wasn’t.

I don't know why he was still following and begging me, right after serving me a very messy divorce. I almost couldn't believe that he had cheated on me until I saw his assistant’s baby bump. She had strutted into my apartment flaunting it to me as she detailed how long their affair had been going on and how stupid and ignorant I had been. She had even paid news outlets to publish their affair. The elevator dinged and I dragged my luggage bag with me as I walked out of the elevator. Immediately I stepped out, I felt his clammy hands grab my arm and I had to push down the urge to vomit. I wonder how I used to love his hands on me.

The neighborhood was vibrant, with a diverse mix of people, including folks from Darlene. At one of those events, a man named Charles Caldwell approached me with a friendly smile. "Hello! You're looking especially radiant today. There's a glow about you." I smiled shyly. "Really? Thank you. That's kind of you to say." He continued, "I've noticed you a few times before, but you seem even more beautiful than usual today." As we spoke, I learned that Charles was about my age and had moved to Aurelia through a skilled migration program. He shared that he had always hoped to settle down with someone from Darlene.

He snickered, taking little bites from his food while staring me down. “That’s nice, I hope she doesn’t rub off her boring nature on you.” Mom joked. “Oh that can’t happen anyways.” she let out a light chuckle, looking away, I forced some food down my throat, I had long lost my appetite but didn’t want to seem rude by leaving, this was their first time here and I dinner want mom buzzing me about my attitude, she could throw me out if possible. After some moment of silence, Troy ripped his napkin and leaned back in his chair, his voice deep in gong as he spoke, I looked up at him almost immediately. “Summer you’re moving in with us.”

My gaze drifts over the crowd, searching for a distraction. Then I see him. Adrian. He’s in a different booth, surrounded by a lot of women, all laughing at his witty remarks. He has a loose, easy grace about him that I find both infuriating and fascinating. I am furious with myself for even noticing. Why is my attention not on the women who are literally throwing themselves at me? Why am I focused on a man who, moments ago, I decided I disliked? I watch him for what feels like an eternity. He leaves his booth, stumbling slightly, and makes his way toward the back of the club. The sight of his disheveled state gives me a strange, foreign pang of interest. My friends continue to harass me. I'

Louisa Forbes glanced at the wall clock—almost midnight, and George Capulet still hadn't returned. After ten years together and seven years of secret marriage, this was her first birthday without him. Because he was cheating. On her birthday, he was vacationing abroad with his mistress. Louisa quietly finished the last bite of her birthday cake and stood to clear the table. Just as she finished cleaning up, he returned with a delightful smile. Apparently, his trip had been quite enjoyable. Entering the living room, he spotted Louisa sitting on the sofa and froze momentarily.

“Two empires. One future. Very clean. Very profitable.” She leaned in slightly, watching my face for a reaction I refused to give. “So if you’re thinking this is a story about temptation or rescue,” she said, “it’s not.” “I’m not thinking anything,” I replied. “You’re wasting your time.” Agatha smiled faintly, amused and Satisfied like she got the answer she wanted. “Good,” she said. “Then this part should be easy for you.” She reached into her coat and pulled out a slim tablet, tapping once before angling it just enough for me to see.

But the strong sense of love engulfed all these emotions. Paul gave signatures of fear and urge to protect. The two had always been a pair since their awakening, so I heard. I rushed to Paul's side trying to find out what happened, “ what made two love birds create a scene? Is this one of your couples squabbles?" He seemed to have not known I was referring to him, “ big uncle" . I finally called his attention where he stood searching for scrolls. “Sweet chilly, it is nothing to worry your little head about, shouldn't you be at practice at this time?

He kisses her three days later. They are on the terrace after midnight, the rest of the retreat long in bed, the summer dark warm and full of insects and the smell of cut grass. She has been watching his mouth for approximately forty minutes. When she turns to say something he is already leaning toward her and the kiss , the kiss is unhurried in a way that undoes her completely. Like a man who has decided and is in absolutely no rush now that he has. She forgets what she was going to say. She forgets several other things. * * *

Summer had chosen a far more exciting outfit which included a tiny strapless blue dress with cutouts on the side and matching blue stilettos. A knock on the door signaled it was eight. “That must be Arie and Leah!” Summer squealed. She opened the door to find not just Arie and Leah, but Alpha Marcus and Darren as well. Summer glared at the men. “No. No boys allowed.” Alpha Marcus glared back at her. “With everything that’s going on, I’m afraid you can’t just go off on your own.” Summer began to argue when Arie quickly pointed out, “They’ll be at the restaurant, but they won’t be sitting with us. “Summer gave a dramatic eyeroll.