"There, right in front of me, is Josh sharing a deep and passionate kiss with a lady." Josh quickly pulled away from the kiss.
The lady, who looks stunningly beautiful with a model-like appearance, was annoyed."How rude! Is this how your employee barges in without even knocking?" I stood there, completely still, my gaze averted, and I stuttered. "I-I'm sorry, sir, ma'am."Josh's eyebrows furrowed, and his expression hardened. His voice turned sharp as he said, "Harper, what do you want? Why didn't you send an email as usual?""Sir, I'm sorry." I quickly exited the office.I met Amelia afterward. "Are you okay?" she asked."I'm fine," I said, feeling overwhelmed. I returned home with a heavy heart.Thoughts swirled in my mind as I started packing my belongings to leave for my aunt's place.I had been avoiding Josh since the incident in his office.Unexpectedly, Amelia came to my house and saw my packed bag."Where are you going?" she asked, looking at my packed bags."I'm going away for some time. A lot has been going on, and I feel trapped like I'm suffocating without a means of escape.""I don't seem to get you, Harper.""I've arranged to marry Josh in two months."With eyes wide open, she asked, "Is it the same Josh that we both know?""I nodded my head.""Our boss?" She asked again to be sure."Yes, Amelia. The same arrogant, egoistic boss that kicked me out of the gym and constantly questioned my competence at work.""What can I do to help?" She asked me."No one else knows about me leaving town, save you and my mum. Please tell no one.""Okay, Harp." She moved closer and hugged me tightly. "I'm going to miss you.""Amelia, please, I can't breathe," she released me. "I'm grateful to have her as my friend.""Feeling a sense of comfort with The breeze flowing through the open windows of my car, as I drove to my aunt's place. When I finally arrived at Coupeville, my aunt hugged me warmly. Her children, Sean and Kate, welcomed me with open arms.Aunt Samantha has two children. Sean is older, while Kate, my age mate, is over the moon to have me around.We gathered round the table after a delightful meal, catching up, feeling tired, I stood up and said my goodnight. Lying in bed, I gazed at the ceiling. I couldn't help but think about my family and work.The next day, I was alone at home. I poured out my emotions in my journal.Afterward, I pampered myself with a self-care ritual, taking great care of my body.I was sitting in the living room reading a book, when the door suddenly opened, and Kate walked into the house, bustling with energy. "You're looking good Harper.""Thank you.""How about we hit the club tonight?" I asked, wanting to get loose for once."That sounds like fun."We got ready to hit the club. Kate seems to know the bouncer; he let us in after she exchanged greetings with him.As we were enjoying the evening, Alex, Kate's boyfriend, walked in.""Hey, ladies! Mind if we join you? Nolan and I were in the neighborhood and thought we'd stop by.""Of course, Nolan. It's good to see you," Kate responded with excitement.Kate's eyes lit up as she and Alex engaged in a passionate kiss.I was introduced to Alex and Nolan.I felt my heart racing fast when my hand came in contact with Nolan. I swiftly pulled my hand.Nolan is tall and quite attractive with toned skin. I can feel a connection whenever our eyes meet or when our hands accidentally brush against each other. We talked like we've known each other for a long time.Looking around I realized Kate was no longer at the bar, I became worried.Then I called her "Hey Kate, where are you?" "I'm so sorry, I left with Alex. I didn't want to interrupt your time with Nolan. Don't worry, he's a perfect gentleman. He'll make sure you get home safely."I wasn't thrilled with how things turned out."Seems like you'll be giving me a ride home in your car since Kate left," I said to Nolan."No worries," he said.There was an awkward silence throughout the drive home.He kindly offered to walk me to the door. It made me smile.As I got to the entrance, I realized it was locked. I immediately called Kate, but she was unreachable. The same thing happened when I called my aunt. I was worried."You can stay at one of my hotels for the night," he suggested."No, thank you," I replied quickly, still trying to reach Kate on the phone."I understand. It's unfair for me to offer you to stay at my place since we just met," he said, rubbing the back of his head."I'm Nolan Bennett. I understand you for not trusting me. But don't worry you are in safe hands." he added.A small smile played on my lips as I responded, "Wow! arrogant."Eventually, I agreed to stay at the hotel he owned. Considering Kate won't leave me with him if she doesn't trust him. As we arrived at the hotel, I was stunned by its size."You own this hotel?" I asked He simply smiled without saying a word.I felt comfortable in the room he took me to.There was something about Nolan that I couldn't quite put into words. It felt like there was something like a force drawing me closer to him, and it was both thrilling and scary at the same time. I didn't want to take any risks.My instincts told me not to trust my emotions. As Nolan was about to leave, our eyes locked for a brief moment. it was as if time stood still, he smashed his lips on mine gaining dominance. I was lost in his touch.I moaned, wrapping my legs around him while he pulled me closer. Pushing his erection into me, he kissed me more while he had me pinned with one of his hands, and his other traced my curves.I felt wet in my panties. His hand went to my hair, and he released the ponytail as the curls fell freely. He traced his fingers from my scalp to the end of my curls while I swayed my hips on his erection."You are so beautiful," he said in a husky voice.A faint blush tainted my cheek as I was at a loss for words.Then he unhooked my bra, leaving it exposed. He started sucking one while he gripped the other breast in his hand. I shivered under his touch.I took his shirt off above his head, and once it was off, he immediately put his lips back on my breast. I felt a tingling sensation. I was enjoying the moment.I pushed him down on the bed before crawling on top of him. I tried to unbuckle his belt, and he helped me out. He flipped us over as he was now on top of me. I pulled him closer using my
An incoming call displays Nolan's name on the screen and my heart races.Kate notices my reaction and urges me to answer, insisting that we put it on speaker."Go on, Harper. Let's hear what he has to say," Kate says, her eyes filled with curiosity.I take a deep breath, my mind racing with thoughts of the previous night. Part of me wants to hear Nolan's voice again, while another part is nervous about where this conversation might lead.With trembling fingers, I answer the phone and press the speaker button, and Nolan's voice fills the room.""Harper, how are you?""Not bad.""Guess you are home?""Yes, I'm home. Thanks for checking up on me.""I can't stop thinking about you all morning."My cheeks flush, and I exchange a nervous glance with Kate."Um, hi Nolan," I manage to respond, my voice a bit shaky. "Last night was... unexpected.""I know, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did."I hesitate for a moment, unsure of how much to reveal to him or what I even want from this conv
JOSH POVTo unwind from the week's stress, I head to a bar, relaxing with a bottle of wine, swaying my head to the song blasting from the speaker.Looking around the room, I noticed a figure that looked familiar, her back turned towards me.I moved closer and found out it was Chloe.My heart races, leaving me breathless and unsure of how to react."Hi Josh, good to see you. It's been a while," she says, pulling me into a hug."When did you come to town?" I ask."Last week," she replies. Next, she smashes her lips to mine.The touch of her lips against mine ignites a mix of a sense of familiarity, igniting undeniable chemistry between us. I can't resist; I kiss her back, moaning as the world around us fades into the background."Get a room," someone says behind me. Then I realized that I was close to losing my self-control.Chloe is a hottie; I can't resist her. Immediately, I pull away from the kiss before I do something I'll regret.She stood there smiling, obviously happy to see me.
You have been arranged in marriage with Harper, you can't contest that decision." leaving no space for discussion.I burst into laughter."You're joking, right?" I question as I turn to face their serious expressions. My father looks right at me, his serious business face, "Does it look like I'm joking?" Then I understand he's completely serious. "Mom, you can't just stand by and let Dad do this. He's talking about this woman; she is stubborn, arrogant, and…" I stumble over my words, unable to express my feelings. "And smart. I like her for you." "You will get married in two months," and there is no place for negotiation. I suddenly get up from my seat, slam the door behind me, and walk out of the house with many ideas racing through my head.I am so furious when I get home that I instinctively clench my fist and punch the wall to let out my frustration. My hand feels a piercing pain. I was pacing back and forth in my living room. I can't fathom why my dad would come up with suc
"My man, what's up with you?" he asked."Axel I'm fine, and you?" I recognize his voice instantly. "Are you in town?" I asked"Yes, I am," Axel replied. "Okay, then let's meet up later today."I was thrilled. I missed my friend.However, my thoughts kept drifting to Harper and why she wasn't at work. Then my subconscious asked me, "Why are you bothered about her? It seems you like her.""Shut up! We can't afford to lose her," I said to my subconscious.After work, I went to the bar to meet up with Axel as promised."Axel, my man, when did you come to town?" I asked him."I've been on and off, but I'll be staying longer. One of the reasons I called," he said."And how's business?" I asked him."Business is good. I will be overseeing some construction in Seattle," he said.We caught up on our lives, I told him about my arranged marriage, and he burst out laughing."That old man got you. He wants the best for you," he said."I know. He says many of the investors think that because I'm
I dialed the number on my phone, feeling nervous as the call connected. After a few rings, it went to voicemail.The beep sounded, and I hesitated for a moment before leaving a message:"Hey, this is Josh. I work with Harper, and I just wanted to check in and see if she's alright. She hasn't been at work, and we're all worried about her. If you could give me a callback or let me know how she's doing, I'd appreciate it. Thanks."I knew I had done the right thing by reaching out, All I could do now was wait and hope for a response.I got out of my cool, black sports car, the engine making a soft purring sound as I locked it with a press of a button on my key fob. I fixed my gym bag on my shoulder and walked towards the entrance of the gym, ready for my workout.As I strolled along, Girls whispered to each other, their eyes following my every step. However, I'm used to it.The gym instructor greeted me."Hey Josh, how's it going, man? It's been a while since we last saw each other.""I'm
In the busy restaurant, I worked with the team upfront. I made sure the kitchen and the dining area were connected smoothly.After a while, I couldn't focus on anything, and my anxiety started to rise.I decided to take a break and grab a cup of coffee from the employee lounge.When I went back, I'm more than shocked to see someone seated in the restaurant.My heart raced as a mix of feelings washed over me, much like the uncertainty of being caught in the rain without an umbrella, torn between seeking shelter or enjoying the moment.As I peeked at him secretly from a distance, I couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked. The way he sat confidently, his face shone by the gentle restaurant lights.His dark hair fell naturally, framing his face in a relaxed yet purposeful way. His jawline was distinct.I found myself admiring his well-fitted clothes that hunted his dress sense.It was clear he took care of his appearance without going overboard, which only enhanced his good looks.
I continued with my service at the restaurant. I walked over to a table with a friendly smile. "I noticed you're not completely satisfied with the wine. Would you like me to suggest something else?"The couple seemed surprised by my attention and said, "That would be wonderful, thank you."By the time the day wrapped up, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction.When I got home, I quickly took a shower and got ready for dinner. Since I was alone, I started dancing in my underwear, feeling so free and happy. The music made me feel energetic, and I moved to the beat, looking forward to the upcoming dinner.After applying a bit of makeup and getting dressed, I heard the doorbell ring."That's probably Josh's driver," I said softly to myself.I opened the door and saw a fancy black car parked outside. The driver, a well-dressed man, smiled and said, "Good evening, miss. Mr. Stevenson sent me to pick you up for dinner.""Thank you," I replied, smiling back.Sitting in the car, I felt a mix of e