Episode 21 . . βAsherβ Iβve been checking the ping reports regularly throughout the day. I not only sell internet security to clients, I use my own product. The reports show thereβs been no attempts of hacking into the video feeds. But how did the guy know about them? Thereβs not …
Episode 22 . . βPoppyβ I stand in my closet and stare at the contents. Why didnβt I buy more clothes when I went boot shopping yesterday? I have skirts, dresses, slacks, and every color blouse imaginable, but not one damn thing I can wear that has a western feel to …
Episode 23 . . βPoppyβ The next morning Iβm nervous as the driver pulls up on the tarmac where the jet is waiting for us. I told Asher I could catch a cab to the private airstrip, but he insisted on sending a driver over. He said there was …
Episode 24 . . βPoppyβ I decide to hold off for now, and hope whoever sent the message has had their fun and moves on. I back out of my messages, place my phone on my lap and answer. βNothing.β He doesnβt believe …
Episode 25 . . βAsherβ I shake the older manβs hand thatβs standing in front of me. βThank you, Stewart. Itβs great to have you on board. Iβll have my assistant call you on Tuesday to finalize the details and send over the contract.β βThank you, …
Episode 26 . . βAsherβ When she sees me coming, her eyes grow wide and she fumbles with the phone in her lap. I hear a clunk as it falls to the floor. βAllow me.β Smiling internally, I walk to her side of the …
Episode 27 . .Kindly share out stories from generalloaded.com using the floating social media icon buttons on the bottom of the screen βPoppyβ He walks back to the dresser and pulls out some clothes. I sit up and watch him dress. My mouth drops open when heβs finished. …
Episode 28 . . βPoppyβ He grabs another container and pulls the lid off, and I see strawberries inside. He picks one out and brings it to my lips. I open my mouth and he slips it inside. My tongue meets the tips of his fingers, and I let it run …
Episode 29 . . βPoppyβ The driver pulls up to what I can only describe as the traditional honky-tonk here in Texas. Thereβs no line to be let into the old worn-down building, and no bouncer standing outside the door. It even has the wooden doors that swing open both ways …
Episode 30 . . βPoppyβ Sterling, my mystery man, is none other than Asher Knightβmy boss! The man Iβve been sleeping with. Kindly share out stories from generalloaded.com using the floating social media icon buttons on the bottom of the screen With my heart in my …
Episode 31 . . βPoppyβ I donβt know how long I laid in bed, crying, but eventually I fell asleep. My head hurts and I feel sick to my stomach when I open my eyes and remember all that transpired. I want to believe so much that Asher would …
Episode 32 . . βAsherβ Once we make it to the tarmac, I lead a still silent Poppy aboard the plane. I greet the new attendant, Devin, glad to be rid of the aggravating Seraphina, and let him know weβre ready to take off as soon as Captain Hayes is …
Episode 33 .Kindly share out stories from generalloaded.com using the floating social media icon buttons on the bottom of the screen . βAsherβ I close the door behind me, making sure to lock it. Iβm still in a state of shock at what I just witnessed. Asher wasnβt lying when …
Episode 34 . . βPoppyβ After Liv receives a much more wet kiss from Tony, she leads me from the living room. βCome on.β Kindly share out stories from generalloaded.com using the floating social media icon buttons on the bottom of the screen We walk to …
Episode 35 . . βAsherβ βThat why she went to your place yesterday?β I ask, barely able to form the words through the pounding in my head. βYes,β Olivia answers, not surprised I know where Poppy is. I can see her own anger reflected in …
Episode 36 .Kindly share out stories from generalloaded.com using the floating social media icon buttons on the bottom of the screen . βAsherβ I sit in my car in an old video store parking lot. Iβm a couple blocks away from where Poppy is. I grip the steering wheel with white …
Episode 37 . . βPoppy β I laugh at something Tony says, the muscles in my cheeks hurting from not laughing in so long. Me, Liv, and Tony are sitting at the table having dinner. Liv made a delicious homemade fettucine Alfredo dish. Both the noodles and sauce were made …
Episode 38 . βPoppyβ We stand outside for another hour, talking about the events and what can be done, until one of the cops comes over to tell us theyβre wrapping things up and we can move back inside. He said theyβd be in contact tomorrow about what will happen next. My …
Episode 39 . . βPoppy β I slowly trace the lines of Asherβs tattoos on his chest as he idly plays with my hair. Weβre snuggled up in bed in his apartment. He was surprised when I didnβt fight him on it when he brought the subject up again. Weβve been …
Episode 40 . . βAsherβ I look at the time on my phone and notice five minutes have passed since Poppy went into the kitchen. What in the hell is taking her so long? I know Iβve kept her in bed the past two days, and Iβm sure sheβs hungry, but …
