After a hectic day at the office, Cade went home. He opened his house, everywhere was quite, he called out to Karen, he received no response. He climbed the stairs and checked the rooms for her, she's not at home. He went down to the kitchen to get some food, the oven is empty. She didn't make dinner and his stomach was grumbling, he opened the fridge and fixed himself a sandwich and orange juice. He was about to take his food to his room, when the sound of the door opening got his attention. He dropped the sandwich and the orange on the kitchen island, getting to the living room.

Karen came in , wearing a short black skirt with a yellow cropped top and black pumps. Seems like she came back from club, seeing how Cade was looking at her. She rolled her eyes and made her way to the stairs, before she climbed the stairs Cade stopped her.

" where were you ''? Cade snapped '' who were you with ''? He grabbed her arm, eyeing the giant hickey on her neck. '' I'm working my ass off  every day and night while you jump from one man's bed to another, what is wrong with you? ''. She pulled her arm free from his clutch and slapped him hard on the cheek, that her hand sting.

'' You have no right to say that to me ''. She spat, and pointed at his face '' if you say one more word and am outta here ''. She turned and entered one of the guest room, Cade was devastated and punches the wall leaving a dent, he yelled like a wounded animal. He fell on his knees and bawled his eyes out, after some time, he managed to get to their bedroom, it doesn't seem right to call their bedroom anymore. Since they stopped sleeping on it, it's been colder and lonely. Day after day, weeks to months and year after year.

Cade looked at the quiet bedroom and sighs. The already dried flowers at his window reminds him of how bad his marriage has become, a marriage he went into with hopes and dreams, with unsaid promises.

Thinking about how everything has fallen apart brings tears and heartaches to him, he's never lost control before. Cade was afraid that when morning comes that she will be gone, he knows that she's hurting too but he doesn't know what to do.

Yes they were friends, best friends. They used to talk about everything but now they rarely stay in each other's company or talk and laugh as they used to.

Cade wonders how it got to that extent, what went wrong? Letting her go was not an option.

Cade off the light and fell asleep on their bed. With his suit, and his shoes, the sandwich long forgotten.

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The harsh ringing tune of Edward woke him up, he picked up his phone '' someone better be dying... "

'' well good morning to you too '' Edward chipped, he rolled his eyes.

'' what do you want Ed?  It's like '' he looked at his wristwatch '' seven in the morning, what is wrong with you fucker '' he yawned, trying to sit up. His back aches, he groaned.

'' Someone had a late night hmm''.

'' Shut up you jerk, my back is killing me '' with another groan, he stood up and gathered his discarded clothes. He must have removed them in the middle of the night, because it was uncomfortable sleeping in them.

'' Someone had a rough night , should have asked her to slow down.... '' he cackles.

'' Fuck you asshole '' he ends the call and head to the bathroom. He quickly took his bath and brushed his teeth, put on his grey suit and gelled his hair. He went down to the kitchen to fix something to eat, and also get his coffee.

He made eggs and bacon , he thought about calling Karen but decided to take the food to her. He knocked at the door and received muffled voice, he got in, seeing her lying with back to the door, the bed sheets covering her lower half leaving her back bare . The curve of her body beneath the sheets, the creamy skin exposed to his hungry eyes, he was hungry to feel her softness , he silently thanked the heaven for giving him control .He dropped the food by the side of the bed, quietly tapped her shoulder to sit up. She turned around, he was surprised to see her red and puffy eyes with bags under it. She seemed to have been crying for a while, her nose is red. That sight broke his heart, this not the same girl that was full of life. Maybe being with him made her unhappy , he swallowed hard. She pulled up the bedsheet to cover the breast, before turning to sit up. She  looked at him.

'' Am sorry Kay, I shouldn't have come onto you like that. Please don't cry, I don't mean to make you cry, forgive me please''. He saw her eyes twitch, she sighs. He brushed her hair away from her face, with his hands.

'' I smell coffee and... ", she said with a pause. To properly look at him '' you're showered and ready to go '' with a sad tune, but he waved it off. He stood up and carried the tray with food to her, feeding her a little from the plate.

He suddenly became quite, she noticed that something was bothering him. Like he was having an inner battle with himself, maybe to tell her something but decided against it, she sighs.

'' What is it '' she asked , munching on her food.

'' What? Oh it's nothing, nothing to worry about ''. His brows furrowed, picking up the eggs with fork to feed her.

'' I've known you for a long time, to know your worry lines. I know that something is bothering you, I am your best friend ''. Mumbling the last part.

'' I.. It's this company event that we have, it's okay if you don't want to come ''. He shrugged looking down at the food , '' it's a ball and I also want to  close a business deal ''. He murmured.

'' so when is this ball''? She asked, taking a huge bite from the bacon.

'' it's tonight '', he traced her jaw with his fingers. She licked her lips, staring at his lips. They've never been so close in a long time, both hungry for what they thought they couldn't have.

'' I'd love to go, if  that is okay with you.'' she bites her lower lip. '' So what's it gonna be? Will you pick me up or should I call a cab "? She peek at him from under her lashes. She has never been to any of his company's event, her acceptance shocked him somehow. Because lately, everything he does seems to irritate her.

'' I'll pick you up at seven, please be ready. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me okay ''. He stood up to go, getting to the door he turned to her, " Thank you Kay. " he turned and left .

She sighs, she sipped her coffee and grimaced at the taste but appreciate the effort he made , dropping the coffee in the tray.

Some hours later, after doing the dishes and laundry with a little cleaning here and there. She puts a little plaster on the knife cut on her finger, She can't cook to save her life even when she was hungry. She threw the onions and peppers in the trash can, because she mistakenly cut her finger when she was trying to cut the pepper and it hurts like hell . She ordered for pizza, making her way to the stairs her phone rings.

" Hello, who's this"? Climbing the stairs . The person at the other side seems to be angry, making her to role her eyes and ends the call. She head to the bathroom to freshen up and wearing her Long black gown with front slits that ends at her mid thigh, exposing her cleavage and her creamy white skin. Put on a little makeup, she doesn't like too much makeup, she put her hair in a neat bun, wearing a set of expensive earrings and necklace Cade bought for her last Christmas. She picked up her six inches silver stilettos to go with her silver purse worth three thousand dollars, Karen remember telling him she doesn't need a purse that expensive, Cade told her to keep it even if she doesn't feel like using it.

The memories of that day made her smile, everything was okay before they came to New York. Maybe coming here was a bad idea, she doesn't know how things got complicated. Being in the company of different men, but her body and soul craves one man. She spent every waking moment thinking about him, even when she's with another. Only if she know how to reach out to him, she doesn't like to be rejected. Or maybe she wasn't good enough, she couldn't compete with all the beautiful woman, some models while some are actress. Of course she watch the news and read the new York times and magazine to know what is going on.

Maybe she's not beautiful or sexy enough, but she knows that wherever she goes heads turn in admiration. She could see it in their eyes, but why is it so difficult to get the attention of just one man? She couldn't throw  herself on him, maybe seduce him, it'll look like she's desperate.

" You look so sexy ", his voice hoarse, she jumped a little. She was lost in thought, she didn't hear him come in. She turned around and gasped as he was so close to kissing range. He ran his fingers from her shoulder down to her arms , she tilted her head to look at him, but giving him access to  nuzzled her neck and kisses her ear down to her weak spot. She moaned and squirms around, he squeezed her ass and Cade took her lips.

He kissed her hard trying to drink in all the sweetness her lips had to offer, leaving her breathless and soaked down there. His fingers traveled lightly on her chest down to breast, he grabbed it and gently squeezes it. He licked the weak spot on her neck and pinched her nipples, she moaned . '' You have no idea of what I want to do to you right now '' he pulled her hair back to have more access to her neck, he kissed her jawline and gently bites on it. Karen moans loudly, her hands fists his hair.

'' Feel what you do to me '' rubbing his bulge against her female mound, he grinding against her. She could feel the thickness of his cock, it was warm and hard as a steel. She wanted to know what it'll be like to have it in her mouth or her wet pussy, pounding her hard.

'' Ca-cade...ahh..'' she moaned out loudly '' Cade, I... I'm... I... uh... Oh my God " he bites her neck softly, he knew her orgasm is the reason her legs was shaking.

He would give anything to be inside her that very moment, but he doesn't want to push his luck. He took a deep breath to calm his raging hormones, if he gets harder than he already is, he'll be in trouble. He was happy to share this moment with her.

The look on her face in throes of passion was definitely a good sight to behold, He'll do whatever it takes to see that again.

Cade was barely able to control himself, he needs to go like right now, looking down at his trousers to see a visible bulge gushing out so much precum leaving a tent on his trousers. He adjusted his trousers which has become very much tight.

'' Are you okay ''? Looking her, she nodded, her cheeks turned red.

'' I.. I w..want to uh, I need to use the bathroom '' looking elsewhere, too shy to look at him.

'' You do that, I'll take care of something. I'll be with you shortly '' he smirked, knowing that at least he did a good job. He left the room, Karen  sighed in relief.

'' What was that ? What the heck is wrong with me? Why did I do that, he will hate me now. Well-done Karen. " She whispered ,      '' he may think I'm one easy lay... But God, I love it and I want more. " She fans herself.

She quickly changed her panties, she looked at the mirror and gasped. She looks flustered, with a red cheeks. Her pupils dilated, lips swollen . She quickly retouched her makeup, and straightened her gown.

She doesn't know why Cade lost control, maybe it's the gown, could be the perfume. Whatever it was, she knew it's time to put her plans in action. The sound of the door interrupted her thoughts, she turned around looked at him. Her stomach flips, she feels hot as her senses was going crazy and hormones  all over the place.

His hair was jelled back, his tuxedo looks so sexy. He looked like a perfect wet dream ,she bet those silly women will be creaming their panties. Cade is such a flirt , women loves him. Some men envy him and some admire him, he has many lovers. The man is a walking testosterone! She felt herself dripping wet and shut her legs quickly.

Their earlier encounter somehow made her feel special, her heart beat increased, she felt the butterflies in her stomach. Those sexy lips on her neck, nipping at it. If a kiss could do that to her, how will it be if he actually... ' Oh my God '

'' You know, you look like a tomato right now, and stop biting your lips like that '' he shouldn't be looking at her like that. She rolled her eyes and grabbed her purse and make her way to the door, ' how did his voice got so deep and husky '. She shivered.

'' I think we should be going." Karen said,sounding breathless. He raised an eyebrow, they left the house with Cade looking at her hips swaying left and right.

' damn it's gonna be a long night '

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