Veil of Deceit

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but notice their unusually early departure for work. I speculated to myself

smile spread across my face as I turned to see Terry standing there. .

my hands, drawing me closer, and enveloped me in his embrace. I dropped

Terry?", I asked again,

in to kiss my cheek, and I felt a rush of happiness flood over me. Despite s

y ears as he caressed my cheeks. I chuckl

gether. It had been challenging latel

this big old house with your pa

we have the house to ourselves," Terry poin

before someone sees us. I protested, at

p, you know he never gets up early. So no one is coming, besides the door is shut. "Don't wor

rs, immersing ourselves in each other's presen

bed, in your parents' room?! That's bold of us d

as got balls". Te

ounced me to your parents, why keep me a secret

heavy with the weight of un

ry finally responded, his

understand Betty, you know my parents and how bruti

ill there ever be a right time for us to be together openly without fear or reservation? T

the storm of doubts that raged within me. "Baby, please Trust me". He ple

f drifting into a peaceful state of serenity until I

exclaimed, a tinge of panic creeping into my voice.

"I'll help you clean up." Terr

I mean, really clean?" I teased, raising an eyebrow. "You've had maids and se

u don't know what I'm capable of, Betty." Te

mirk, recalling a few instances where

gh as we both r

his embrace. Leaning my head against his chest, I felt the steady rhythm of his hea

love, devoid of the constraints of classism and prejudice.. A single tear escaped my

d up, stretching upwards to kiss his perfect lips. But his towering height made the task

ompliance. Yet he was persistent in keeping his head straight. I giggled and demanded a second

away before it could get more intense and looked at Terry with a bright smile, "You're bad boy" I teased. "I know." He admitted with a smirk as he began to walk towards the door. "

led into his mother. My heart sank as r