Dominic POVSeated at my desk, I carefully scrutinized the documents related to a plot of land that I was keen on acquiring. The seller had quoted an exorbitant price for the land, which made me wonder if there was any way to negotiate a better deal without losing the plot altogether. The land was situated in an undeveloped area that had huge potential, and I was eager to acquire it so I could transform it into something spectacular.Nathan and his team of architects had already drawn up a superb housing plan, which got me excited about the prospect of bringing in fresh ideas to revitalize the city with high-end condos. Our city had a rich history and a thriving tourist industry, which presented an excellent opportunity to attract wealthy investors to settle here and open new businesses.As I gazed out the window, I smiled when the sun finally emerged from behind the clouds. The weather had been atrocious for the last few days, with snowstorms and freezing rain causing chaos and disrup
Dominic moved inside of me, making my channel tighten and become wetter. I moaned against his lips and held on to his neck while he pushed me higher against the wall of my room and rammed me forcefully.“Fuck. I can’t get enough of this, of you moving in me. It feels so good.”The recent changes I had noticed in Dominic were more apparent. I didn’t know if they were brought on by me inviting him to accompany me to Lena and Chuck’s wedding or by us simply becoming accustomed to being together. But I particularly remembered how his eyes softened when I asked him to be my date and how he was sweet throughout the rest of the day. I wasn’t sure if he would want to go to the wedding because his own engagement had ended terribly. I didn’t want Lena’s big day to cast a shadow on what could have been if Isobel hadn’t died.Dominic groaned and dropped his head in the crook of my neck, inhaling the scent of my hair. He then lapped his tongue on my sensitive skin and reduced his speed without hind
Dear Mom,I know it’s been a long time since last we spoke. It’s been fifteen years, after all. Can you imagine that? That’s literally half my life without you. I’m writing to tell you about a few things that happened since we got separated and to get some news from you—I frowned at that last sentence and rolled up the paper so I could use a liquid corrector to remove it. I could write whatever I wished in my letter, but that last bit felt a little silly. When I was done, I blew on the paper to dry the white-out and rolled it back down to where I was so I could continue.I was trying out my newly acquired antique typewriter I had gotten at a flea market. The typewriter was a beautiful piece of machinery, with its intricate design and old-fashioned keys. As I began to type, the clacking sound of the keys filled the room, and I was transported back in time to an era where things were simpler.Looking around my room, I saw the little collection of antique objects that I had slowly starte
I went to the gym and worked out my frustrations there. My feet pounded on the treadmill, and I increased the speed to rein in my anger and anxiety. Whenever I had panic attacks or frustrations, I came here and benched them away. It had become some sort of ritual, and it most often worked.I was also frustrated since Dominic had been busy these last few days. I hadn’t seen him since I told him I’d “try” to be more with him, and my self-sabotaging voice inside my head kept telling me that perhaps Dominic was avoiding me.However, the main reason for being at the gym was because of the letter to my mother. After writing it, I was grappling with my emotions. They were all over the place, and I found it hard to make sense of them. The letter wasn’t just a small matter; it was a significant step for me. The letter opened up a floodgate of emotions that I had been suppressing for years. It was like I had been carrying a weight on my shoulders for so long, and finally, I had let it go. But it
In the kitchen, Kat and I were discussing the upcoming wedding of Lena and Chuck, who were on the other side of the country. Given the circumstances, I had taken on more than what was expected of me, but I felt that I owed it to Lena and Chuck for all they had done for me. Lena was growing a human inside her and was experiencing a lot of morning sickness, which made it difficult for her to fly. So, I tried to ease her burden by handling everything here on her behalf.Kat had been an amazing help in my preparations. She had joined me on a trip to the barn where the wedding was going to be held to help with the decorations and last-minute touches. I couldn’t have done it without her, and I felt grateful for her support.It also kept me busy since my inability to land a stable, more “normal” job, had my motivation at an all-time low. Plus, I got to spend some lovely time with Kat, which helped me change my mind about everything I had been feeling lately. She was amazing. Kat had understoo
When I woke up early from my recurring nightmare, it was still dark. Since I couldn’t sleep anymore, I decided to read a book to distract myself. I was completely absorbed in the book when I noticed the sun starting to rise on the horizon.Interrupting my reading, I heard Kat welcoming her brother inside the house. As I put the book down, I saw the door to my room slowly opening, with Dominic trying to slip inside quietly without waking me. To his surprise, I was already awake.“I thought you said you stopped having nightmares,” he whispered as he closed the door behind him and walked over to me. He gave me a kiss on the head and sat down next to me on the corner of my desk.“Only when you stay…” I replied, still feeling a bit uneasy from the nightmare.Dominic glanced at my workstation and noticed the letter addressed to my mother. I panicked and quickly grabbed the pile of papers, flipping it over so he couldn’t read it. I then pulled him toward my bed so we could cuddle.“I thought
Kat and I made our way to the car rental office, dragging our luggage behind us. Once we arrived, the cab driver left our bags at the entrance, so we retrieved them and loaded them into the rental car we had booked for the entire wedding weekend.Driving on the opposite side of the road was definitely a challenge for me. It had taken me several months to get used to it and accept that my previous driving experience in Canada wasn’t applicable here. I groaned inwardly, thinking about how much easier it would be to rely on public transit or taxi cabs. But we couldn’t do that where we were going. Despite my dislike for driving, I was confident in my skills and knew that it was an essential part of getting around, no matter where you were in the world.With a little time to kill before Lena and Chuck arrived from their flight, Kat and I decided to stop at a nearby café for a quick bite to eat. We perused the menu, savouring the smells of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods wafting throug
I thought, perhaps, since Lena would sleep in the same bed as me, I would have a restful night, just like when Dominic stayed with me. Unfortunately, it couldn’t be further from the truth. Nightmares plagued my night, waking me up at every hour with the same recurring scene going through my mind.It was a wonder Lena hadn’t woken up with my whimpering and crying.Finally, when I couldn’t take it anymore, I quietly slipped out of bed and put on a warm wrap around my body. I left the room that Lena and I shared and walked down the narrow hallway, down the creaky stairs, and into the lobby of the inn. The warmth of the roaring fireplace caught my attention, and I made my way toward it. The crackling sounds and dancing flames provided a soothing and calming effect, and I sat there for quite a while, lost in thought.I suddenly heard footsteps coming down the stairs, and I saw Nate rubbing the sleep out of his eyes. Surprised to see me there, he hesitated for a moment before timidly asking