Freda's POVI woke up from the bed as I felt cold and shivers in my body. I slowly opened my eyes and squinted immediately as the light in the room was in excess. I rolled to the other side of the bed and immediately noticed that Hardin was not on the bed, I exhaled rapidly, sitting up on the bed and placing my palm on my forehead as I reminisced about what happened between me, and him last night. I grinned slowly, closing my eyes afterward. “Where has he gone to this early morning?” I thought as I stood up from the bed slowly and went into the bathroom. I stood in front of the mirror and examined my whole body, grinning as I could not hide the excitement that I felt. For the first time, having sex with Hardin was giving me the maximum pleasure it came with. I thought as I splashed warm water on my cold body, and goosebumps started to appear immediately. I quickly freshened up and went out of the bathroom and back to the room to dress up and continue the day. Just as I wore my dress

Freda's POVThere, in front of me, was Hardin, wrapped in the arms of another woman. "No, no" I cried out as I placed my hand on my mouth in shock.A wave of disbelief crashed over me, leaving me stunned and speechless. How could this be happening? Even though our relationship has been a bit rocky, We had shared so many good times, and just the day before, he had done something so beautiful to win me over. The betrayal felt like a knife twisting in my chest.Tears streamed down my face as my mind struggled to process the reality of the situation. I felt a mix of anger, sadness, and confusion swirling within me. How could he do this to me? Was everything we had shared just a lie? The pain of betrayal washed over me, leaving me feeling vulnerable and exposed.I felt a deep sense of disappointment and hurt. It was as if the ground beneath me had crumbled, leaving me standing there, feeling foolish and deceived. The memories of our night together replayed in my mind, each one now tainted

Hardin's POVShe ran out of the room immediately, and I stood up to follow her.“Who was that?” Shelby asked and I gave her a wild look.“Freda!” I yelled her name, but she was far gone. Just as I was about to go out of the room, my phone began to ring, and I walked to where it was to pick it up.“Why is he calling me?” I whispered as I saw who was calling. I bounced the call at first because of how angry I was at that moment.“Why did you not lock the door?” I asked angrily as I tilted my head to give her a wild look, and she gestured, looking surprised.“Who was that Hardin and why didn't she knock before coming into the room rudely.” She asked, and I took a deep breath as I tilted my head away slowly, trying to calm my nerves. My phone rang again and this time I picked up the call.“What?” I asked in a thunderous tone and waited anxiously for a reply.“Boss, there is a serious issue.” He said over the phone, and I could not help but wonder what he was talking about.“What is it?” I

Hardin's POV“I am not going anywhere. I belong here and this is where I will stay.” Shelby said, and I gave her a stern look for a moment. I heaved a sigh as I tilted my head away from her slightly before bringing it back again.“You can't stay here, Shelby. Get your stuff if you have any and go back to your house. I will meet you there when I resolve this.” I said sharply as I stared into her eyes. She shrugged, getting me more infuriated. Just as I was about to talk again, she beat me to it, talking first.“Have you forgotten who I am to you? I am Shelby, your girlfriend.” She said, and I heaved a sigh as I wiped my face with the back of my palm.“What has come over you? Why are you trading words with me?” I asked in a sharp tone, gesturing every word that I said. “I am not doing any of that. All I am saying is that I cannot leave the house for that thing. Why didn't you even tell her that you already have a girlfriend? I am sure she is one of those girls that throw themselves at

Freda's POVAs I tried to find my voice, my mind raced with a thousand thoughts. How could she say something so cruel? Did she truly believe that I was one of Hardin's dolls, or was it just an attempt to hurt me? I felt anger welling up inside me, but I knew that responding with anger would only escalate the situation further.Taking a deep breath, I mustered up all the strength I had left. I looked Shelby in the eyes, trying to maintain a calm exterior despite the turmoil within me. I refused to let her words define me, to let them shake my self-worth."I am not a doll," I said firmly, my voice steady. "And I can't blame you for thinking I am one, since those are the kind of girls you associate with"Shelby's expression shifted to a mix of surprise and perhaps even a hint of regret. It seemed as though she hadn't expected such a response from me."It doesn't matter, to Hardin what you are, you are only here to warm his bed while I the true love of life take care of the business"As m