The ceo's possession

deafening, as if her own heart was still reeling from the last few hours. It had only been a few hours since the betrayal, but it felt like a lifetime. The engagem

You've confined yourself long enough. You need some fun, a distraction, and I'm here to make that happen."Arianna closed her eyes, sinking deeper into the couch. She had no energy for anything, but Kate was right. She couldn't stay locked away forever. "Fine," she said softly. "But just for a little while! Because I need a distraction at the moment, besides it's been a while since we did this, so I'm in. "Perfect. We'll take it slow. Get dressed, and I'll see you soon." Kate's tone was firm, and Arianna couldn't help but put on a little smile on her face. An hour later, Arianna found herself standing in front of her mirror, staring at the reflection that still felt like a stranger. She'd changed out of the oversized sweater she had been living in for days, opting for a little black dress that had once made her feel confident and alive. She hadn't worn it in months, but tonight felt like an occasion to dress up-just for herself. Her hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, and she applied a touch of makeup, something she hadn't bothered with in days. It wasn't for anyone else. It was for her. She needed to feel like she could control something in her life, even if it was just how she looked. Kate arrived right on time, knocking at her door with an energy that Arianna couldn't match. "Ready for a night out?" she asked, her smile wide and infectious.Arianna nodded, her heart still heavy, but the anticipation of the night ahead stirred something within her. It wasn't a solution to her problems, but maybe, just maybe, it would be a temporary escape.The club was alive with energy, a stark contrast to the emptiness Arianna had felt inside for days. The music thumped in her chest, and the lights flashed around her, pulling her into a world where her past seemed distant and irrelevant. She was here to forget, if o

her heart race as she smiled again, the moment almost too easy, too natural. For the first time in days, she felt a sense of freedom. As the night went on, Arianna couldn't shake the feeling of what happened out of her mind, even