Dangerous Desires Novel

Chapter 8

08 Take a peek 

Tia.

I was in shock by what had just happened. I was shocked and angry. Caleb had to wait this long before confessing his feeling for me. It wasn’t heartwarming. What did he expect me to do? I could not believe he had rejected me before they passed me on to Luke. I was angry at him. His father was right. He should have come clean to his parents if he cared about me. He should have made an effort. Instead, he made me endure two years of watching him change girlfriends like sheets. Hearing that he had gotten many girls pregnant and forced them to have abortions made me sick. Who was Caleb? Did I know him? How many sides did he have? This was a genuinely dysfunctional family. I wasn’t crying because I was heartbroken; I was crying because I was angry. They were talking about me as if I was an object. Caleb was supposed to be my best friend, yet he played a massive part in making me end up in a loveless marriage.

Luke tried to touch my shoulders when they left, and I shrugged him off. He did not have the decency to stay-in on our wedding night. He had to humiliate me and go to sleep with his girlfriend. “Tia,” he called my name, and I did not want to answer him. I went straight to the closet to get something to wear. “Tia,” he said, following me. I was shaking, but I stood my ground. “Why would you buy me sexy outfits? It is not like we would have sex. You said it yourself. You have a girlfriend, and she will bear you children. Why buy me clothes I will not use?” I snapped at him, and I knew he was speechless, but I did not care. “Please lend me slacks. I will want to go out to shop this afternoon.” I said. “I do not have much money in my account, Tia, but I will receive my salary next week. If you give me a little time, I will buy you new clothes,” he said gently, and I looked at him.

“I wasn’t asking for your money, Luke. I did not come here with a shovel to dig for gold, as you implied. I will make my way. I have some money to buy clothes from a middle-class clothing store.” I said, and I saw him flinch.

“I said those words in anger, Tia. I do not think you are a gold digger. I acted based on what my stepmom led me to believe about your parents. I do not think that low of you.” he said, and I did not know how he expected me to feel about what he had said. It did not change that we were both trapped in a loveless marriage.

“I am going hunting this evening. I would like you to come,” he invited me, and I did not say anything 

“Do I have a choice in this?” I asked, and he nodded.

I rather go shopping.” I said to him, and his face hardened a bit.

I am supposed

14 

The honeymoon phase ends after heat.” Luke explained, and

He wasn’t the only unhappy one. He did not have to sleep with me or claim me, but

and sat on the couch in my room to wait for him. He left the bathroom wet with a towel tied about his waist. I averted my gaze immediately. He was just as handsome underneath his clothes as I had guessed. I walked into the bathroom, and it was scented with cinnamon. I checked Luke’s bath wash,

other. I would tell him we were tired, and both slept off.” He

was all because I had no money. If I were the one pregnant for Caleb, she would have asked me to abort it. Somehow I was grateful I did not end up with her son; however hurtful it may be, Stacy was an awful mother-in-law to have. “Good morning Luna Moon,” I said

me, but I knew it was for display. We sat next to each other, and he stylishly placed his hand on my thigh and squeezed. I was a bit uncomfortable, and I swallowed hard. It would be kind of him to keep his hands to himself. I was a young woman with raging hormones, and

and Luke and I stood up to greet him. When he sat, we sat down. I saw Stacy roll

knew when Luke drove out and when he returned. Must

quickly to justify his outing. “And maybe branched his mistress’s home,” Stacy said, “He will squander all the money on that

a chance with a mother like Stacy. She was all fangs and claws; nothing was nurturing about her. I expected they would take out their frustration on innocent people, but I refused to be prey. “I

– 

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255