No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

I was perched on the edge of my seat, just as tensed as anyone else in the room.

The cameraman switched views back to the pool table, capturing the moment the opponent's skilled shot went out of bounds. The place erupted in cheers.

The girl I was rooting for lifted her cue high, signaling her victory.

I watched the victor, my lips curving into a smile.

As music started playing on the TV, I swiveled my chair around to face Haley, "She won."

"The game's over. So, what brings you here?" Haley quizzed me.

I kicked the floor lightly, gliding the chair closer to her, crossing one leg over the other.

I was still wearing the black, slit silk skirt from last night's dinner with Yates and Fanny. The slit was subtly revealing when I stood, but sitting down, it provocatively exposed my thigh.

My skin was exceptionally pale, glowing against the dark fabric of my skirt.

Haley's gaze instantly shifted my way, a mix of admiration and envy in her eyes, even though she herself was fair and delicate. I knew her envy stemmed from not having flaunted her legs in a long while, especially with her pregnancy these past few months.

night were all the more conspicuous, right at the top of

understood

annoyed as she snapped, "Felicia, did

venomous, yet

let her comment slide, replying with a mockingly light laugh, "You think everyone's like you, lying

After sleeping with Conrad for ten years,

accusation. It was a common belief among those who knew about me and

been with Conrad would

matters required no explanation from

as long as I have someone to sleep with," I parried, leaving her momentarily

it gets, and it

that wasn't the reason for

wanted to know why

came to warn you," I leaned back comfortably in my chair, exuding an

warning me? Felicia, you're actually scared,"

remote control in my hand, I gently lifted

care

off limits."