Chapter 1
Adam can't help but stare at the beautiful black-haired girl sitting among their colleagues in the office. He's had feelings for her for six years. As she works, Adam fights the urge to express his emotions, knowing she has a boyfriend and is unaware of his affections.
Adam leans back in his chair, discreetly admiring her from behind the glass walls of his office. The glass is one-way, allowing him to see out while others can't see in. He installed it partly so he could watch her without being noticed.
Meanwhile, Maria, an old woman sitting in the far-end corner of the office, calls out. "Judith," Maria says with a smile, her face lined with warmth. "Yes, Maria," Judith replies, smiling back. "Please help me with the analysis of this document," Judith requests, stretching a document towards Maria. "Sure, Judith," Maria says, still smiling. She stands up from her chair to get the files from Judith.
Adam swallows hard as he watches Maria walk towards Judith, noticing Maria's finely shaped *ss rolling as she walks. He wishes those *ss were on him, gliding up and down his body. His groin tightens as he thinks of that. "Not again," he mutters. He grunts and goes inside his private bathroom to finish himself off, his brain occupied with thoughts of Maria. This isn't the first time he gets worked up or thinks about her.
The only thought on Adam's mind is how he can make Maria his. As the CEO of A&M Construction Company, Adam is notorious for being ruthless and is often referred to as the "devil himself." He immerses himself in the workload piled on his table, desperate to distract himself from the tantalizing temptation sitting right under his nose.
Meanwhile, Maria's mind wanders as she analyzes the document. Her boyfriend, Eric, has been ignoring her calls since yesterday, which is unusual. She plans to visit his apartment after work to check on him.
Maria is a stunning woman with tad skin, full black hair, and curves that turn heads. Her flawless skin, heart-shaped face, pointy nose, shining eyes, and full lips make her a beauty to behold. However, her curves often go unappreciated by men.
Despite her captivating appearance, Maria's relationships are often superficial, with men only seeking her out for physical gratification. Her tempered body and face spark desires, but few see beyond her looks.
Maria is accustomed to the attention, but it makes her cling to Eric, who approaches her with genuine intentions. They have been dating for over four years, and Maria cherishes their connection.
Snapping back to reality, Maria refocuses on the document and efficiently completes her tasks. Once done, she stands up from her seat.
As Maria stands up, her chair creaks softly. She walks elegantly towards Judith, straightening her scarf as she moves. "Judith, I'm done," Maria says, placing the file on Judith's desk. "This is past seven PM; you should have gone home during closing hour."
Judith looks up briefly, typing away on her computer. "It isn't needed urgently, but thanks anyway. You should head home quickly."
Maria smiles and waves goodbye. "Good night, Judith. See you tomorrow."
As Maria turns to leave, she glances towards the CEO's office. Adam's office is across from them, but no one ever sees him arrive or leave. Rumors swirl among the staff about his handsome appearance, likening him to a Greek God.
Maria sighs, wondering why he keeps to himself. "Not my concern," she thinks, shifting her focus to her boyfriend, Eric, who has been on her mind all day.
She takes the elevator down, walks to her car, and settles into the driver's seat. Running her fingers through her hair, she sighs heavily. "It's been a long day," she murmurs to herself.
As she ignites the engine and drives out of the office, Maria remains oblivious to the dark, smoldering eyes following her.
After thirty minutes of driving, Maria finally arrives at Eric's garage and parks her car. Noticing the lights on inside, she knows he is home. But why hasn't he picked up her calls? He obviously isn't busy, or he wouldn't be home so soon.
As she approaches the front door, an ominous feeling creeps over her, urging her to turn back and return home. But Maria shrugs it off, determined to straighten things out with Eric tonight.
She steps into the living room, noticing leftover food scattered everywhere. "Eric!" she calls, dropping her bag on the couch as she moves towards the bedroom.
But as she draws closer, the sounds she hears make her halt mid-call. Her curiosity turns to unease.
She slowly opens the bedroom door and what she sees leaves her speechless and heartbroken.
Eric lies across the bed, stark naked, surrounded by four women in the midst of wild s*x. It is the same bed where he and Maria make love every day. Maria screams.
"Eric, what the hell are you doing?" Maria's voice trembles with rage, her eyes blazing red.
Eric's face contorts in panic as he hastily gathers his clothes. "I didn't know you would come, babe," he stammers, attempting to close the distance between them.
But Maria recoils, disgust etched on her face. The four women watch the unfolding drama, one blonde-haired woman giggling while toying with her nipple.
"Let's continue, darling. You can solve that later," the blonde woman purrs.
Maria regains her composure, her voice icy. "You're being sought after. Go attend to them."
With a forced smile, Maria turns to leave, but pauses. "This year's rent for this house is my parting gift to you. Don't ever show yourself in front of me again."
Maria's voice is cold, detached. Maria feels a stinging insult, realizing she's nothing more than a financial convenience for him.
Their s*x life is mediocre, lacking communication and intimacy. Eric only reaches out when he needs something.
The painful truth hits Maria: she wasted years on a flawed relationship.ere…
