Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

My gaze fell on Nicholas' pants draped over the bed. The loose waistband was twisted into what looked like a crying face. The black phone peeking out from one corner seemed depressing. In our married life, I valued both love and privacy. We respected each other's personal space and never touched each other's phones.

But earlier, I had already searched through his study. Would this make a difference?

I pulled out his phone and swiftly burrowed under the covers. I hid my head as well.

I was nervous.

Nothing good ever came out of going through your partner's phone. I was scared of finding evidence of his and Claudia's dalliance, but I was also afraid of finding nothing and becoming paranoid.

My teeth were chattering as I thought of the rosary beads he liked to wear.

Nicholas, what exactly were you hiding from me?

Whether it was my trembling hands or nervousness, I entered the wrong password several times.

At last, a message appeared on the screen: "Incorrect password. Please retry in 30 seconds."

Was I naive?

I could unlock his safe but not his phone.

With my pounding heartbeat in the background, I mentally went through all the passwords I could think of. My mouth was dry, and I was swallowing air while I counted down the seconds.

Five, four, three, two...

Suddenly, the blanket covering my head was lifted.

"What are you doing?"

Nicholas stood there, and his bare upper body was dripping with water. His eight-pack abs were on display.

his lower half. It gave me a tantalizing glimpse of his V-line which led

a handsome man after a bath. My attention was fully on his reaction

he hadn't expected me to have his phone in my hands. He scowled

a guilty feeling eating at me. I was like a thief caught in the act. I didn't know what to say to break the

Adam's apple bobbed as anger swirled in

shutter button, and there was a "click" that echoed in the

to believe this was the same person who stood in front of the mirror. Just a few hours ago, I had

his expression softened slightly. His voice carried a hint of teasing

realize my body was exposed. I blushed and threw myself

his waist tightly while looking up

I had lived, Nicholas had been the center of my life for

looked away. My teenage thoughts were delicate, and

Nicholas with all my heart, and I wanted him to love me

stroke my head, and the hard lines of his jaw softened slightly. "I have to

did Claudia get hurt? Why did she get admitted to

Just an old

a hint of evasion. I felt

the two

They didn't tell me the specific cause of the illness. Back then, to show my generosity and to gain favor with the in-laws, I agreed to their request to take Claudia with

time, and she was wary of me. She only wanted Nicholas to accompany her. Out of consideration for her illness,

how unhealthy our marriage was and how there had always been a third person

take another honeymoon trip abroad? We should try for a baby. Frances is getting anxious," I pressed

the tonic his mother had pumped him with. His brows furrowed and then relaxed, and finally,

you want to go to?" He helped me smooth out the hair around my neck, which caused a tingle in my heart. It was a mix of

pleasing demeanor. "Of course, the first stop will be our own country. The destination is Coral Villa in

my arms around his neck. I kissed

hands carefully cradled my

I was able to

swiftly. He grabbed my ankles with both hands and was about to take the next step when his phone buzzed. "Nick!"