ASHES OF DEVOTION

She pulled over into El Finesse hotel parking lot and took a deep breath, trying to bring her emotions under control. "I am Ondine de Mendoza, only daughter of Alfred de Mendoza,

ver and not like this woman you see in the m

of the car and headed towards the entrance of the car, her short heels clicking elegantly on the surface. The guards pulled pork the door as she approache

elp you today", the recept

thouse please" she

eceptionist said while ty

will you b

me a flight to Madrid for tomorrow m

e key card Jay will accompany you,

I can find my way there

aling a group of people exiting. She quickly stepped inside and pressed the button marked with a "P". The doors slid shut behind her, enveloping her in a sense of calmness and s

pped out, feeling a sense of sagginess wash over her as she swiped her key card and pus

window that offered a breathtaking view of the city's sparkling lights. It was a sight

red and red, a stark contrast to her usually composed self. The evening

shed ambiance of the bathroom. She carefully removed her jewelry, one piece at a time, placing the

ments that led to her standing alone in this bathroom and she wi

ness offered a comforting embrace as she stepped toward the glass-enclosed shower. Th

ing from the rainfall showerhead felt like a soothing symphony, the gentle pitter-patter again

the evening's tension. She stood there, in the calming co

o let go of the chaos and confusion, if only for a little while. After a soothing shower, she stepped out of the bathroom, her skin tingling from the warmth

things with me, I have nothin

wards the landline t

oom service"? She

p to you this night" the other pers

comfortable two-piece in size eight as soo

delivered to you in twenty m

she ended

r purse and phone. She picked up her phone to dial her best friend M

lows and silky sheets providing a luxurious cocoon. As s

ice cheerily passed

are you? She

up with you, you

up any subtle change in

mily, his secretary, and he beat up Mark at

! Fuck!!!!, He didn't

uck", Ondine nod

? I would have flown in just to beat his ass up girl!! The auda

ay has just been so hectic for me, Mia (and..... She broke down). I'm hurt, angry

r on the same bed we slept and made love in, and I feel so stupid for

ore than the first time I found him o

back to me. I know that sounds pathetic, but I just really love hi

If I lay my eyes on him, she threatened, I'll punch his front teeth out. No you aren't pathetic either Dinnie, it's understandable

If I lay my eyes on him, she threatened I'll punch his front teeth out, no you aren't pathetic either Dinnie, it's understandable