Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 2:

“Norah, I’ve set my heart on that villa by the lake. Pick something else for yourself. I’ve dreamed of it being my new home with Derek,” Madeline confessed, nestling closer into Derek’s embrace. “It’s been my wish for a long time.” Derek felt a wave of nostalgia at her words.

Norah let out a soft chuckle upon hearing this.

“What are you laughing at?” Derek asked in confusion. He found it odd for her to laugh, especially considering the awful thing he had just said.

Madeline snuggled up to Derek, the open neckline of her shirt revealing much of her soft skin. Absentmindedly twirling a strand of her hair, she caught Derek’s attention. Derek rested his hand on Madeline’s shoulder.

Norah’s response was icy. “I’m laughing at how foolish I’ve been.”

Without hesitation, Norah took Derek’s glass of water from the table and drenched both Derek and Madeline. The sudden cascade of water left them in shock.

Derek, outraged, yelled, “Norah, have you lost your mind?”

Standing tall, Norah retorted, “Mr. Carter, I had thought you were a man of your word. Since you’ve given your word, stick to it. Otherwise, just admit you’re a lousy man who will break his word.”

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Madeline, accustomed to Derek’s indulgence, had a fierce temper.

She merely feigned vulnerability and submission to win the affection of men.

Enraged, Madeline got up and shoved Norah forcefully. “You’ve been shown enough leniency. Do you think you can speak to us that way? Who do you think you are? How dare you treat Derek and me with such disrespect?”

She then sought refuge in Derek’s arms again. “Derek, Norah is out of line. You need to teach her a lesson.” Looking pitifully at Derek, she implored, “Look, my hair and clothes are soaking.”

Her drenched white shirt clung to her, highlighting her elegant frame.

Norah observed them, as if watching a circus act. “I didn’t plead for those villas. The Carter family is wealthy enough, but still hesitates over such matters. Get it? You damn me, not deserving.”

tone self-mocking

shift in Norah’s attitude, realizing she had

face before turning to Madeline. “There are plenty of

anger toward Norah

Derek’s wife, acting this way was unbearable. Madeline glared at Norah, demanding, “So, will you hand

was

sound of a slap echoed as Madeline

Derek’s grace, you’re just a nobody in the

face clouded over briefly before he regained his calm, advising

cheek, wincing from the slap’s burn. She tasted blood and glared at Madeline, muttering, “Your manners

“I have Derek by

“Ah! Norah!”

a

the floor near the sofa, breaking

my guest,” Norah retorted, stepping closer. She grabbed Madeline by the hair, forcing Madeline to look up at her

cry filled the room.

feeling

releasing Madeline, Norah stepped back casually. “Many children,

exited, leaving behind

door slammed, Madeline remained incensed. She complained to Derek, “Can you believe Norah? She doused us with water and slapped me.

Derek massaged his temples, softening his voice. “She and I are divorced now. I don’t want to

frustration. “Norah’s behavior toward you irritates me. You’ve always mentioned

a side of Norah he hadn’t witnessed before. At that moment, he realized

at the gate. The driver, with respect, announced, “Mrs. Norah Carter, Miss Juliana Carter has requested your

without a second thought. The car gradually

to want to converse further but ultimately chose to remain silent. “Mrs. Juliana Carter mentioned she hasn’t seen you in a while. Dinner is yet to be served. Perhaps you could

She had a feeling Juliana was trying to convince her

as Juliana Carter, Derek’s grandmother, noticed Norah’s arrival and warmly invited her in, saying,