Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 4

Nyla froze for a moment, then struggled desperately. Just the thought of Clark kissing another woman the night before filled her with disgust and rage.

“Let go!”

Her struggles were futile against Clark, who only tightened his grip around her waist.

As she fought, her towel loosened, revealing her body. His gaze darkened, and he felt a rush of desire.

Their bodies were pressed tightly together, and Nyla quickly noticed the change in Clark. Furious, she bit him hard, tasting blood in their mouths.

Instead of letting go, Clark’s other hand slipped under Nyla’s towel. She had nothing on underneath, having just come out of the shower. She stiffened and struggled even more fiercely.

“Clark, get off me!”

Clark ignored Nyla, his fingers teasing her sensitive spots. “Nyla, you need me too, don’t you?”

Nyla’s struggles were in vain, and she grew increasingly desperate. As Clark positioned himself, she closed her eyes in despair. “Clark, don’t make me hate you.”

Clark halted abruptly. Seeing Nyla filled with despair and pain, like a fragile porcelain doll about to shatter, made him pause. He wanted her desperately, but a voice in his head warned that if he took her now, it would be the end of them.

He stared at her, his hand tightening around her waist. After several tense seconds, he suddenly let go and got off the bed, leaving the room quickly.

The door slammed shut with a loud bang, making Nyla flinch. She clutched the blanket tightly.

…

few days, Clark didn’t

him several times to discuss the divorce, but he

…

The weekend arrived.

room, sending out job applications when she heard the front door open. Clark walked in, looking

at each other in silence until Nyla broke it, closing her laptop and standing up calmly.

here to remind you

Clark and Nyla had attended together. The family wasn’t kind

woman, however, she couldn’t lie to herself

to go.

turned impatient. “Nyla, how long are you

her calls and messages, hoping she would calm down, but

keeping anything up. I

hearing the word “divorce”, Clark’s patience wore thin. He looked at Nyla as if she

you support yourself? Which company would hire you?

anymore. You’re 28. It’s time

Sumner Group. I face temptations all the time. Sometimes, it’s hard to resist, but those women will never take your place as

understand why Nyla didn’t see that he still loved her, even if he couldn’t commit to being

who had once blushed while confessing his love and promising never

this was his true self—selfish, proud, and

that. Find someone else. Here are the divorce papers I’ve had drafted. Sign them when

division. “Quite the appetite you

it.

tone mocking. “Look around this house. Did you buy anything here? I’ve been covering your father’s medical expenses for years. If we tally