LARA VIAI gingerly touched my throbbing head, feeling the unpleasant ache of a hangover settling in. With a slight shift, a sharp pain shot through my thighs, causing me to wince involuntarily. As I stirred, I realized with a growing sense of alarm that I was completely naked, the white sheets of the bed slipping off my chest in a careless manner. My eyes widened in disbelief as I took in the sight of my exposed body, vulnerable and laid bare."Oh god, what a stupid thing you did again, Lara Via!" I berated myself internally, frustration and regret bubbling up within me. "You're so careless! Stupid!"The memories of the previous night flooded back in disjointed fragments, like pieces of a puzzle slowly coming together. I recalled the pulsating music, the dimly lit ambiance, and the enticing allure of forbidden desire that hung thick in the air. It was a scene straight out of a cliché romance novel, yet here I was, living it out in the most reckless of ways.I had promised myself that
LARA VIA"A-hhh, Cole!" I moaned as his tongue teased mine, his movements slow and deliberate. He even dared to gently bite my tongue, sending shivers down my spine. His hands felt incredible as he squeezed my breasts, igniting a fiery sensation that seemed to consume us both. Despite the searing heat coursing through our bodies, his touches somehow eased the pain I felt in my abdomen."W-what's in the wine, ahhh," I managed to stammer out between breaths, my mind reeling from the overwhelming sensations."It's an aphrodisiac," he replied nonchalantly, his voice thick with desire."You... you asshole!" I exclaimed, unable to contain my frustration as he found my peak and engulfed it in his mouth. The sensation was unlike anything I had ever experienced before, a potent mixture of pleasure and pain that left me gasping for air. He alternated between lavishing attention on my breasts, his mouth and hands working in perfect harmony, driving me to the brink of ecstasy."Ohhh, Cole, hmmm!"
LARA VIAI smiled as I slipped on my heels, my bag ready and waiting on the bed. Today, I'll be using my Prada bag that my Lola gave me back when I was still in Spain. I glanced at my reflection in the mirror, my eyes drifting to the necklace adorning my neck. I couldn't hide the smile that seemed to have a life of its own."It suits me," I murmured to myself. No matter how much I resisted, I couldn't bring myself to not wear it; it was insistent. And I knew it was legitimate; it had access to his houses and even his wealth. Wasn't he afraid that I might slowly withdraw his money? Well, it seemed like he wasn't running out of money anytime soon. His wine company's branches were incredibly profitable, and he wasn't just a businessman; he was also an engineer, skilled in various professions.Meanwhile, I was just an architect. That's why I still didn't understand why he kept insisting on being around me, especially since he had rejected me before. But I honestly couldn't refuse him or f
LARA VIA"What are you doing? It's time for work, stop being childish, you're all grown up for God's sake. Go back to work, Cedric!" I thought he would help me stand up, but he just looked at me and rolled his eyes before turning away."He's so grumpy!" I've been startled several times by Cole Aiden's loud shouts; I don't know what his problem is, he's in full beast mode. He often changes his mood, and I'm annoyed with him. Even though he doesn't do anything to get my attention, he still manages to grab it with just his actions."How many times do I have to tell you to remove that up there? It's dangerous, but what's going on? It's still there until now! Are you really listening to what I'm saying, huh! Damn it, how many times do I need to remind you all!" I could clearly hear Cole's loud reprimand, especially towards Cedric. I felt like slapping his mouth with a hollow block. He's giving a sermon again! He didn't even greet or smile; tsk."I'm sorry, Engineer, I'll take care of it my
LARA VIAJust like every other morning, someone would knock on her door incessantly, ringing the doorbell until she opened it. How many weeks has it been since this annoyance started? She couldn't even count anymore, actually. Reluctantly, she got up from the bed. Damn you, Cole Aiden!Ever since that incident between them, her window had become her constant watcher, seemingly aware of her every move. It knew where she went, and she was sure it was assigned to keep an eye on her. She felt like the First Lady of the Philippines, often stared at in crowded places. She wouldn't be surprised anymore because it was all the doing of one person.It was all the doing of that bastard Cole Aiden, making her uncomfortable with every move she made as if someone was always watching her. And it infuriated her! It felt like he owned her with how closely he monitored her!"Good Morning, Philippines!" She slowly raised her hands and stretched. Quickly, she got up to draw the curtains, and as she did,
LARA VIAI squinted heavily upon hearing the incessant ringing of the doorbell. It was so irritating, such an early disturbance. I was hoping for a quiet morning to rest without any interruptions!As I opened the door, I furrowed my brow at him. He was the one who seemed angry, huh! He was wearing his formal suit, probably just coming from his company. On the other hand, he brought a lot of food. Did he go grocery shopping?"Good morning, did you have a nice sleep?""Hmm, yeah, morning." The truth was, he didn't sleep much last night because this was all that was on his mind. He was pondering what the outcome of his courtship would be. I opened the door wider for him to enter, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes as he entered ahead of me. Wow, so feel at home! I didn't bother changing; I was just wearing a pair of blue pajamas.Why would I bother changing for this guy!"Here, arrange these in the refrigerator. I'll get some more from the car." What the heck! He really went grocery sh
LARA VIAI feel like I'm losing my mind; I haven't been myself all night. It's just eight letters and three words, so why the heck does it affect me so much? It's as if the walls I've built around myself have been torn down just because of what he said! Damn, calm down, Lara Via, relax. Maybe he just blurted it out because he was caught off guard. Yes, he must have been caught off guard.Damn you, Cole Aiden! You just made me upset! I realized I had unconsciously finished my McFlurry. Aiden didn't even take me home yesterday because he had an emergency meeting at his company. It's probably better if I avoid him; it's annoying how he throws those words around so casually. I wasn't expecting him to say it to me so blatantly.For God's sake, I hardly know how I'm going to recover from what he said. I've been in a daze for hours; it feels like I'm in a dreamland."I Love You.""I Love You.""I Love You."That phrase keeps repeating in my mind, refusing to leave. It's like a broken record
LARA VIAI couldn't recover from the shock of Cole Aiden throwing the vase against the wall. I couldn't believe he would do that, it's too much! He's so hard to handle, especially when he's angry. I really don't know why he's so angry when he could talk to his employees calmly. In fact, his employees seem pretty nice. He's so lucky to have them."Ohhhh f*ck, Lara!" My eyes widened when I saw the small wound on my arm, but it was enough to make that part bleed. I felt Cole Aiden lift me onto the swivel chair, his hands trembling slightly. I felt a slight stinging sensation on my arm where it was hit by pieces of the broken vase."Get my first aid kit, Rafael!" One of the guys in line, who had apologized earlier if I remember correctly, quickly moved to fetch it. He handed the first aid kit to Cole Aiden, who gave him a slight smile that was met with a scowl. Rafael quickly backed away and returned to his position. Cole Aiden is always so grumpy, it's frustrating."You can all go back n