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.

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

the first time, I couldn't appreciate the sight of a handsome man after a bath. My attention was fully on his reaction to me

to have his phone in

was like a thief caught in the act. I didn't know what to say

apple bobbed as anger swirled in his eyes.

phone. But thinking he was going to hit me, I instinctively dodged. One of us pressed the shutter button, and there was a "click" that echoed in the room at an

person who stood in front of the mirror. Just a few hours

softened slightly. His voice carried a hint of teasing as

was exposed. I blushed and

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

had lived, Nicholas had been the center of my life

I had never looked away. My teenage thoughts were delicate, and I was

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

stroke my head, and the hard lines of his jaw softened slightly. "I have to accompany Claudia for the time being. After that, I can

Claudia get hurt? Why did she

nothing. Just

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

it just be the two of us?" I asked

Claudia had fallen seriously ill, and the whole family was very tense at that time. 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

underage at the time, and she was wary of me. She only wanted Nicholas to accompany her.

alone again. I now realized how unhealthy our

abroad? We should try for a baby. Frances is getting

his mother had pumped

my neck, which caused a

Claudia's delighted, pleasing demeanor. "Of course, the first stop will be our own country.

neck. I kissed him fiercely as my

kissed me back. His hands carefully cradled my hips, and we both tumbled

I was able to turn

was about to take the next step when his phone buzzed. "Nick!" A message popped up