Hearken

eat privileges and legal implications? Wasn't Twenty the age to vote, buy a house, wed your high

h the boring messages on my phone and pitying myself for my misfortune. I thought it was going to be a special day filled with presents

office. He's always busy with work, but I love him endlessly. I know how caring he is, at least, he tried. Right now, I can't wait f

no answer. He is a widow. My mum suffered a complication as soon as she gave birth to me and didn't survive. As a young business manager, it left my dad to fend for himself in a situation he wasn't even

t tempted me to dial 911. There's no need for alarm, right? I

heavy stomach, I gently pulled out of bed. Although in the meantime I heard more noises of people talking, I gathered some courage and started heading for the basement. I am sure it wasn't the neighbours. This is an estat

single noise. As my eyes widened in curiosity, I heard some giggle and confirmed that there were people

irthday

irthday

hday to yo

irthday

r fiance were also part of this. It was a surprise party!! Mr. and Mrs. David, our supportive neighbors giggled at my surpri

ard from dad

day surprise." Daniel walked up

ite long sleeve. I'm sure he hasn't had his bath since he arrived from wor

s walk in. They were about eight of them. Three were

g on his upper teeth that dazzled

mantic." My confession came unexpectedly. Making me blush at

friend, and the mother of my unborn child." His larger hand cares

n affectionate smile

you way more, Eve." His azure blue eyes stopped at mine

something in you

, with wide eyes. I

he confessed with a grin and I

le timid for others to see me in my nightgown. I knew I had to ta

hand, which was warmer, crept up my spine, pulling me in close. The shadow of

I whispered to his ears while my r

inst his lower back as I deepened the kiss. "Go." I suggested, pulling out o

ngs. It held so much power and authority over my words and my body. I just obeyed. Even th

too, birt

kiss on my nape. I held my ears to my shoulders

dah intervened, and Daniel pulled m

ing my hands and legs in the

ed my lips and others snicker

Relaxed at the comfy space. "What was that all a

sed. The party should be over by 10:00 p.m." Daniel po

his dressing gown and walked into the bathroom while

my curly black hair in a fancy hairdo. As it is, I am brown skinned. Daniel was light-skinned. People still wonder how we m

d. Daniel collected the microphone from him to give a speech. It surprised me he'd even think of doing that. Danie

ited today, maybe more than my wife... I want to scream it to the wo

marry this special someone!" He said, facing me. "Everyone knows you turne

me. I held onto her arm in support. My legs were almost wobbly

into your life and they turn it upside down in a good way. You are that someone for me! To my beautiful wife, I hope this year brings you as much joy and happine

ied with a glass of sp

hed Dan walk up to where the caterers were. He placed his win

nce, please?" He bo

omidah watched me leave, like a tiny caterpi

ce tango a lot, mostly when we're alone. The last time we danced in front of others was two years ago, on our wedding night. That was the first dance we and together and the weirdest. Dan and I were silent. Locking ey

broke the silence as we move a

ust taken me out." I brought up.

re this moment with our immediate family, friends

kled lightly. "It's what

want what I want. Anyway, it's

onnected with Daniel. Following his dance moves.

is head, and a sigh escaped me. "I love

ll our forehead meet. His long fingers clasped against my nape, warming up my icy cheeks that were suddenly burning. I didn't know what hap

d in hand, Daniel pulled me towards the door where we t

od and drinks. I felt betrayed that they planned this wi

behind. She still had a bottle of wine at hand. It's obvious she must be on

ns a lot, I'll call you later." I t

t with his speakers and microphone. The neighbours

bumps as he climbed up the narrow staircase. There was no reply, and he

ean it up." I trailed after him, taking off my heel

e bed that had old-fashioned brass ends, with his lo

!" I whi

ight. Forced and unready. Dan was patient and understanding. Not only our hands, but our hearts wer

ike hand fans against his closed eyes. The line of his lips relaxed as I noticed the sweat settled on his ivory ski

do the cleaning al

Without looking, I knew it was his hand. I paused without turning back to him. I heard Dan cra

urself. Today

about _" the look of his da

fire of sexual desires burning through me to reply to his wordless quest. I wanted it; I wanted him. I w

chest and down toward my inner thighs. He should have apologized for keeping me wait

my shoulders and down to my hands. He grabbed my hands gently yet firm, put them in front of me and paused. I felt safe. Dan spoke no

s my ear, but doesn't quite make it that far. I tilted my head and after his d

bet it was soft and cold against him. He loves it. Dan's dark Grey eyes exude love, protection, security, safety, patience, and respect. I smiled, and he let go of my hands. With one hand

est, I could only think about what

h with the talk when Dan placed his lips o

second ago gripped me hard. Pulling

to bed." His voice came as a plea, yet deman

I last made love. Dan had traveled for a business trip to South Africa and it was then, I texted him about m

uced me every single time. He's too good for his own good.

e wet kisses down my neck. His perfect finger grew bolder and slid down under my corset dress. Pulling it off. Dan stroked through my stomach. His plump l

l seeking for his warmth. His touch. His love. Dan looked at my set of hardened nipples. They were the exact colour of black muster seeds. Unable to hold back the urge

Tap-T

rned to the other side of the bed and grabb

came again, and I pulle

ould t

eady hard and relentless. A little swea

sted, staring at Dan keenly, sin

His hand stroked my hair vividly. "Don'

t his attitude. I watched him leave the room, dragging his lazy fee

-Tap

officers standing at the entrance. One a little taller than one and the other a little fatter.

Daniel Becket

name tag 'Tim Wilson

well?" He pulled f

rest for disturbi

ng?" Dan went dumbfounde

a party here,

party for my wife." Dan re

criminal offense. I thoug

so a successful bu

ains of his cigarette. Stamping on it with the tip of his black oxford shoe a

at do you want and where

po

the silence, and I jum

ooh

t flooded with blood and gushed out. Daniel fell to the ground, a pool o

to know that I fled downstairs with t

from through the door. My eyes caught the police officers' hurry away as I tried to get the glimp

ened? Talk

mory, Eve." Dan choked on th

to me.....Who are those guys?" I sna

t blood from his mouth and his bre

I persuaded and ran out of the house like

to the hospital, the blanket on me

hed my husband choke to dea