ter

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d straight to our room. She was

. The hot water cleared the fatigue from my body

was re

e her

a sharp look. My brow li

should I repeat myself?" I aske

turned over, eyes close

ed her

ven listen

refused to keep your word, I suppose you've satisfied yo

n. "Are you seriously telling me t

east picked up your

. She was testing me, challenging me. I

ately," I said. "You no longer res

. Then, she spoke wo

ou fulfill your o

"What do

ction. But the sight of her sagging body, her skin lackin

and wal

she spoke were

? Who have you been seeing, a

you touch me? Turning me in

my hand shot out. The sharp

for your information, you won't see me in thi

yourself then

eration in her voice as she sank to her kn

eant to upset you. I need yo

nds away. Did s

atitude should have been her only respo

thing I did for you," I said. "Have yo

I shouldn't have mar

ean to annoy you. You know I love you... I

bout ou

said, my mind a

hings, and left the mansion. The

anor. She answered on the first ring. I sent her the address where I'd

rive. She slipped beside me, her

and excitement I had lost. Eleanor's

mured, my lips brushing her ear. "Tomor

so much!" she said, pressing c

Eleanor feeding the tension I had carried a

s-ten thousand dollars, paid without hesitation. She wa

e. I didn't miss the stares. Everyone could see her as my chosen part

st Entrepreneur of the Year. The crowd erupted in

agine life without: Eleanor Williams. I dedicate this to her-she was

. Diana, tears stream

she doi

ven know abou