The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler leaned against the back of his chair. "I see. I've blamed you wrongly. Sorry, I should have thought about this from your perspective." Olivia held the cookie tightly. Crumbs had begun to get into her nails.

Tyler suddenly shot a look at the secretary. "Leave the room for us."

Linda immediately obeyed. "Alright."

Olivia was uncertain why he was doing this. She thinned her lips and waited.

Once Linda left, Tyler stood up and approached Olivia, causing her to tense up.

next to her. "She threatened me with you. Do you know that?" Stunned, Olivia looked up

suddenly it felt like the space between them had shrunk too quickly. Olivia tightened her fists,

hair. She appeared fragile yet tenacious. Every inch of her seemed to

you

could you? You don't know the struggle I face I've only recently realized the mess I've

not expected him to touch her. Her skin crawled. She could feel his finger grazing her hair lightly-as if he was touching

seductive you are? Your entire being is tempting me. How am I

face radiated with purity, akin to the moon's glow. Her tears sparkled on

momentarily drifted away, entranced by the moment. He