Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Nicholas paused for a moment but did not answer the phone. His lips descended on mine again. The scent of hormones mixed with his own smell created a strange, indescribable aroma. The tea fragrance he usually had was gone. It was replaced by a faint smell of blood and disinfectant. In just a moment, my thoughts and reason crumbled under his almost frenzied demands. This kiss was far from gentle, but it felt like a redemption he had waited a thousand years for.

There was no more hesitation or aggression. When he sensed I was not resisting as much, his movements gradually slowed. His lips pecked mine lightly, over and over, like a victor stamping his seal.

Then he collapsed on top of me before burying his face in the crook of my neck. He held me tight like I was a pillow he could not let go of. I was about to push him away when my outstretched hand froze midair.

Something warm was trickling down my neck. It was Nicholas's tears. The tears slid down my neck and into my collar, burning my heart. Nicholas was crying.

I had seen him tear up occasionally before. Everyone had moments of emotion, and I guessed Nicholas was no exception, but he always tried to hide that softer side and did not want others to see it.

But now, he was really, truly crying. His voice was all choked up. "My future is pitch black. I can't see anything anymore."

What was he talking about? He was the youngest, most successful CEO in all of Radiant City. Getting divorced would only make him the most eligible bachelor. How could his future possibly be dark?

I remained silent. When Nicholas's phone rang

at me as he turned his back to fish out his phone. But I still saw the name flashing on the screen-Claudia. He

quickly, "Nick, come back soon. How

"It's fine." After that, he tossed the phone back into his coat

...

building in the suburbs, Beth received a hard slap from Claudia. "If anything happens to Nick, I'll

Hawk's condition

a place like this. Being here will only make his condition worse. Some appropriate

could finish, Claudia kicked her in the back of the knee.

knows better, you or the doctors? Nick ended up like this because he had too much contact

consulted the doctors. Leaving him alone here

unstable and talking nonsense. Why don't you stay in the room next door? I'll let