A Win-Win Situation by M. Pamela

Author:M. Pamela [Pamela, M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-14T00:00:00+00:00

She hasn’t looked at me once since we sat down in the car and it’s driving me insane. I want to grab her chin and make her look at me. I don’t understand how she can just turn it off like that. I know I messed up yesterday and the day before—I should have been calmer. I know I have to apologize, but the words refuse to come out of my mouth.

However, I thought we shared something during brunch.

It went well. It went more than well, actually. The kiss and the laughter felt more than an act. I actually had fun for the first time ever at an event like that, and she is the reason for that.

But apparently, she’s a great actress and, as provoked as I am, I can’t fault her for that. That’s why I married her. The whole reason she’s in my car this second is because I need someone to play my wife.

As we pull into the driveway of our home, the tension in the car is suffocating. I let out a sigh of relief, grateful to finally be off the road. Leora unbuckles her seatbelt and opens the car door, ready to escape the confined space. She stops halfway out when she notices that I haven’t moved a millimeter.

I can't stay here, not with this tension between us. I need some time alone to sort out my thoughts. If I stay, we’re either going to argue or I’ll break one of her rules by touching her in all the ways I’m craving. It's frustrating to be in this limbo, not knowing where we stand or how to move forward. But for now, I need space to breathe and clear my head.

Without a word, I take out the key and the magnetic fob for the elevator from my pocket and hand them over to her. Her eyes are fixed on me, watching my every movement and searching for a hint of emotion. I keep my face neutral, not wanting to give her any inkling that this marriage is already affecting me.

"Take these," I say, my voice low and steady. I check the time on my watch. It's only three o'clock, so I have plenty of time to clear my head before I come back.

Leora looks at me, her eyes wide with surprise and a hint of vulnerability. "You're not coming?"

I shake my head, trying to keep my emotions in check. "I'll be back this evening."

"Where are you going?"

"I have some work I need to get done."

She pauses for a moment, her eyes flickering between me and my hand. "Okay," she says softly, taking the keys.

I watch as she gets out of the car and walks toward the elevator.

I don’t drive away yet. I’m watching her closely—how her body moves with every step she takes. When she reaches the elevator, she hesitates.

Come on, Leora, use the pad to make the elevator door open. She complies, but as the doors slide open, she hesitates, not stepping inside.

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