Housewife Gone Wild

Loose 550

The sound of the door closing rang out in the quiet, sharp and final. I stood by the bathroom door, zoning out for ages before finally sinking into the hot water. The warmth wrapped around me, and only then did my heart finally settle down, wrapped in comfort and quiet.

I had no idea what would happen after Ryan left–and honestly, I didn’t want to know.

He was just heading back to his own world, and I was nothing, but a firework in his life–blazing bright for a moment, then gone, just ashes left, nothing to remember me by.

For me, breakups had become so routine, they barely even fazed me at work anymore.

Honestly, it was just my way of protecting myself–throwing up a fortress around my heart and tucking my feelings deep inside. As long as I didn’t let myself think about it, it didn’t hurt.

By dusk, after a few days of clear skies, it started snowing again.

By six, everyone else had headed out, and the once lively office was suddenly quiet.

“Vic, why are you still here? Didn’t your boyfriend drop by today?” A few of my close coworkers liked to joke around with me–they all knew I was dating a younger guy, but nobody had a clue what he actually did.

“So, what are you guys up to tonight?” I asked with a grin.

They were all single, and I’d heard them talk about their fun plans before. Tonight, I figured I might as well join in and let loose with them for a change.

“We’re heading to a chill bar to hit on some hotties,” one of them laughed.

“Yeah, I heard they’ve got some college students doing live music there. Vic, you should come check it out with us.”

I tucked my papers into the drawer, stood up with a smile, and said, “Sure, why not? I’ve been so caught up in work, I haven’t had a chance to unwind.”

“So… Vic, can we expense tonight’s drinks?” one of the girls asked, giving me those puppy dog eyes.

I waved my hand dismissively. “Nope, no expensing. I’m covering it.”

cheering, and then started plotting how they were going

my team’s loyalty was just smart

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it looked like my year–end dividends were going to be so fat my hands would get tired counting them. First, there was the cash coming in from Jared’s side- already

was

very big, with that trendy industrial–chic decor. Still, the

time, or we’d never have gotten a seat,”

all the servers were young guys–fresh–faced, clean–cut, and grinning from ear to ear.

one of the girls popped her head

the music–the chill DJ set had

replied. Normally, right before clocking out, my emotions would be all over the place, but Ryan would’ve already set up our plans for the night,

was dead quiet,

someone, it went from a gentle drizzle straight to icy hail, slamming into my

have a cocktail–this is their house special,” one of the girls said, sliding a glass

tangy kick, then a wave of sweetness, and finally a little burn at the end. The flavors stacked up perfectly, and the aftertaste lingered–honestly,

on you,” someone warned,

because you just closed a bunch of deals?” someone asked,

“Yeah, work’s been going

all the energy of youth. Their vibe was infectious, and the whole place burst into

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Chapter 550

I just pulled out

the alcohol buzzing in my veins, my gaze turned sultry and unfocused as I watched the

those provocative dance moves, I couldn’t help but imagine Ryan in their place. If he were up there, slowly unbuttoning his shirt, peeling it off

gagged. I shot up

bathroom.