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.

tantalizing glimpse of his V-line which led to other parts of his body that sparked

first time, I couldn't appreciate the sight of a handsome man after a bath. My attention was

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

I was like a thief caught in the

anger

and there was a "click" that echoed in the room at an inappropriate time. On the screen, I had disheveled hair, tears welling

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

a hint of teasing

exposed. I blushed and threw myself into

the bed and held onto his waist tightly while looking up at him

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

time I laid my eyes on him from a distance, I had never looked away. My teenage thoughts were delicate, and I was deeply immersed in a

want the faith in my life to crumble. I loved Nicholas with all my heart, and I wanted

lines of his jaw softened slightly. "I have to accompany Claudia for the time being. After that, I can consider bringing

did she

nothing. Just an old

hint of evasion. I felt a pang of disappointment. I knew he didn't want to tell

the two of us?"

time. They didn't tell me the specific cause of the illness. Back then, to show my generosity and to gain favor with

me. She only wanted Nicholas

our marriage was and how there had always been a third

about we take another honeymoon trip abroad? We should try for a baby. Frances

Nicholas remembered his past debts to me, or perhaps he thought of the tonic his mother had pumped him with. His

out the hair around my neck, which caused a tingle in my heart. It was a mix of love

smile and mimicked Claudia's delighted, pleasing demeanor. "Of course, the first stop will be our own country. The destination is Coral Villa in Radiant City, right here

around his neck. I kissed him fiercely as my legs entwined around

back. His hands carefully cradled my hips, and we

able to turn him

my ankles with both hands and was about to take the next step when his phone buzzed. "Nick!" A message popped up