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Evy A few days... His seductive perfume enveloped me the moment our bodies came close and we started dancing in the middle of the empty hall. I immediately leaned my head against his chest and closed my eyes, snuggling in there and then opening a satisfied smile. The sound of his heartbeat was mixed with the voice of Celine Dion singing When I Need You and I found myself traveling through the lyrics of that song. His fingers caressed my hair and my heart beat wildly all the time with the sensations this gesture managed to cause in me. Damn, it's so good to be in love and it's so unfair that he doesn't show the same feelings for me! In the middle of the dance, his index finger reaches my chin and lifts my head. His eyes scan my face and stop for a few seconds on my eyes, then move down to my mouth. A warm kiss dominates my lips and gradually becomes hungry and voracious. His hands squeeze me possessively and Gael lets out a low, painful moan into my mouth. "I want you, Evy!" He conf
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Gael "How is she?" I hear Gael's concerned voice from a distance. I force myself to open my eyes, but I simply can't. "She slept the entire morning and didn't eat anything." "Is she sick?" I soon feel his touch on my forehead. "At least she doesn't have a fever! Evy?" He calls me calmly. "Evy, my love, wake up!" Oh, God, how I wish this dream were real! Then came a kiss on the lips, and another, and another... "Evy?" Finally, I open my eyes, and the blurry image of Gael appears right in front of me. I let out a lazy and low moan, stretching myself fully, sitting on the mattress, and rubbing my eyes to make sure I'm not dreaming. "Are you okay?" I can sense his genuine concern for me now. "Yes. What are you doing here at this hour? Shouldn't you be at the office?" He smiles with closed lips. "I should, but Lupe called me and said you weren't feeling well." I look at the maid standing behind him and then back at him. Wait, this wasn't a dream! Did he really call me "my love"? Oh God
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Evy I turn off the shower and wrap myself in a large, soft towel. Facing the mirror on the bathroom counter, I start brushing my hair. While I do this, I think of Gael and sigh in a mixture of anxiety and discouragement. I know I need to tell him about the pregnancy, but I'll only do it as soon as I'm sure it's the right time. Maybe making a special dinner for the occasion will make it easier and a baby item might help. My heart leaps in my chest at the thought of his reaction. I think that first he would be extremely surprised, then there would be that silly first-time dad smile and maybe a few emotional tears too? Thirdly, he would shout with excitement to the four winds that he was going to be a father and finally, he would hug me, kiss me and... finally say that he loves me? I snort audibly. What if it's not like that? What if I'm just deluding myself? "It doesn't matter, Evy, he has a right to know!" I whisper to the image of myself in the mirror and at the same moment I jump
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Evy "Are you sure, Gael?" I hear Max questioning. "Of course I am!" "Damn, I swear I thought you and Evy..." "You thought wrong, my dear Max! The plan never changed!" "I'm surprised too," Paul intervenes. "I thought you had straightened up and would finally be the married man you should be!" "What's with you guys? That never crossed my mind!" "Alright! So, what's the next step?" "The legacy will be available in my inventory in ninety days, and I want you to make a transfer of three million dollars to Evy's account during that time. After receiving the inheritance, I'll work with her to find a way to put an end to this marriage once and for all. That's it! I can't stand having this noose around my neck any longer!" "Damn, I never thought everything I've seen so far was just an act! You seemed so... in love! I even thought there would be a real wedding in the future, and I'd finally be your best man," Paul comments, and the laughter of the men spreads through the room. "Don't d
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Evy "After he left, I locked the bedroom door, spread the baby clothes and birth control pills around me on the mattress, and looked at each item for long minutes. Abortion was not an option. I felt a shiver run down my spine just thinking about it. Giving my child to Gael was also out of the question, even though I know his financial status is much more favorable than mine concerning our child. However, either this would be our baby, or it would definitively be just mine. To top it off, giving up everything I've achieved at the finish line will leave me in misery again, and damn it, there's still my mother who needs me a lot! Distressed by these thoughts, I leaped out of bed, turned my back on all of that, and leaned against the window frame. I stared at the sunny day, watched the wind play with the treetops, and some butterflies fluttering around the garden. I released a deep breath forcefully. What should I do after all? Which path to follow? I looked back at all those objects rep
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Evy "Good morning, dear wife! What have you been doing that you couldn't answer my calls?" I sense the sarcasm in Gael's voice as soon as I pick up the phone. "Hmm, with my husband away, I've had more time for sleeping!" I grumble, trying to keep my voice as natural and playful as possible. He laughs on the other end of the line. "I can't believe you're sleeping the entire day, Mrs. D'Angelo!" "Oh, of course not! I've also been spending some time in the library studying. You know how I am." "Yes, I know. And I admire that about you!" "Hmm! Thank you, Mr. D'Angelo, that's coming from you is a compliment!" I tease. "But it is a compliment!" He protests with humor. Humor. I'll miss that. "How's your work going over there?" I decide to change the subject. "As I expected, boring! I should have brought you with me; at least I would have some fun hours every time I returned to the hotel suite," he says, making me laugh again. The worst part is knowing that I desire him much more than
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Evy I wake up in a small room, completely different, with simple furniture and only a rectangular window made of wood and glass, allowing me to see the daylight. I must have fallen asleep at some point during the journey here, and Dylan probably put me to bed. I think as I sit in the middle of the mattress and stretch afterward. As soon as I put my feet out of bed, I am hit by the morning sickness, and as always, I rush to find a bathroom. A warm shower helps me relax a bit, and then I search for my suitcase. I furrow my brows in confusion when I can't find it anywhere and head straight to a three-door wardrobe. To my surprise, everything is right there in front of me, neatly arranged. "Dylan," I think, opening a satisfied smile. I put on a loose dress and sandals, and after tying my hair in a loose bun, I leave the room hungry. A wonderful smell of food surrounds me as I enter the small living room, and my stomach immediately grumbles. I follow the scent to find a small and charming
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Evy At night, it was not the most peaceful. As much as I wanted to muffle my thoughts, they screamed too loudly inside my head. I simply couldn't stop thinking about how Gael would react upon discovering my escape. He'd probably react with a good party among friends and girls, after all, I'm giving him his long-awaited freedom, right? And there's still the risk of him succeeding with his father's coveted inheritance, as that has always been his goal. The thought that he arrives tonight makes me uneasy. I can't afford to fall into his hands again. If Gael finds out about this pregnancy, I certainly won't stand a chance. "He'll never find us here," I say, gently caressing my stomach, but deep down, I wanted to be near him, to feel warm and safe in his arms. "Damn, Evy, what are you saying? When have you truly felt safe with him?" Another heavy breath passes through my mouth, and I turn to the side in bed. Damn, I hope not! Damn, I really need to relax! I get out of bed, put on a war
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