Words could not describe how I was feeling as I walked out of that room. Though I was able to pull myself together and fix my appearance well enough to hide the events that played out moments ago, I still felt like everyone was staring at me with judgement in their eyes.
But I knew it was all in my head. At least for the most part. I am quite sure all four of his guards knew what went down behind the doors they stood in front of.
Before I could walk away to finish my job, Don grabbed my arm.
Sighing, I stared down at my cellphone in dismay. Today is my day off and I am currently standing beside the piano gallery. This morning, I received several text messages from my boss in an exchange about my health. It started off with him checking in on me. He wanted to make sure I was doing okay after the “incident” that occurred last night. After I assured him that I was doing fine, he told me that I needed to stay home for the next week. This enraged me.
My head was bowed, and my eyes glued to the fingers that played upon the piano keys. I was excited to play this song. It spoke to me on another level. Each time I heard it, and ache of need panged my bones. It spoke of something I never had the chance to experience. Love. But not just any kind of love. The type of love this song spoke of was the type of love that I always wish I could witness myself. To have someone see the very things that make you shine. The one that will set my skin ablaze and allow me to sparkle with a glowing glitter. I never had some
“Your words are truly flattering. I am honored you would consider me as a teacher, but I am absolutely not interested.” Both gave me shocked expressions. Mrs. Davis smile was still plastered on her face, but I could the ease drip off as the force caused tension to her cheeks. Her right eye twitched in irritation as she began to realize that I caught on to her manipulation. “I’m afraid you misunderstood,” she began.
“I have to have you.” My heart pounded in my chest from his words. I frowned at him and licked my lips. They felt dry despite the rain growing heavier and pelted them with their droplets. This action drew Abaddon’s attention to them. He began to slowly lean in, and I shook my head. I placed my hand on his chest and softly pushed him away. This was the problem. Every time we meet, he ends up between my legs. I cannot continue to act this way. I cannot keep a clear head around this man. I am more than just a body he can pounce on whenever he is in the mood.
"That night at the nightclub," I continued, "I was intoxicated and not in control of my actions. I made a mistake, and I... regret it deeply.” That was obviously a lie. That night was something only heaven can procure. Each memory that I gain that led to the entire moment – beginning to end – that I can now happily recall plays in my dreams every night, but I had to put an end to this immediately. This behavior that I have adapted was not good for me. It is not who I am, and I do not think it is someone I want to be either. “I'm not that kind of girl, and I can't allow myself to be defined by that one impulsive moment."
I stood outside the grand ballroom of the Charity Gala, taking a deep breath to steady my nerves. The venue was opulent, filled with people dressed in exquisite gowns and tailored suits. I began to walk up the steps towards the entrance. Dressed in my simple black dress, I felt like a small fish swimming among sharks, but there was no turning back now. “Your invite, madam,” said the guard at the entrance. Startled, I scrambled for my phone and pulled up the email with the invitation attached. I made sure to favorite the email so that way I would not have to search for it through the muck of spam and promotions from different companies that had
“I’m sorry, but... did you say that I would be singing?” Phillip, a short flamboyant older gentleman gave a sheepish grin as he waved his hands. “Oh,” he laughed out. “Did I forget to mention that? Yes, you are required to sing.” “Mr. Gardenia, that was not a part of the agreement! Who said I can even sing?” “Well,” he began, slightly embarrass
On the night of the gala, Abaddon watched as Aurelia nervously entered the grand venue. Her face fell in awe at seeing the place adorned with elegant decorations. She had dressed in a simple but elegant black dress to most, but to Don it was a garment that begged to be ripped off her body and thrown to the corner of his bedroom. It was a floor length off the shoulder dress that hugged her thick and seductive curves as if it were on a mission to draw attention from every man in the room. And when she walked the slit in her dress released the bountiful thigh that he remembered wrapped around his neck only nights ago. Usually, he would deny the invitation to attend. He would send a large donation instead of his presence. But this time, he reconsidered. He had decided to attend the charity gala after