CHAPTER 022 ISADORA'S POV After I was done combing my hair , I received a text . My heart leaped , hoping it was Adrian , but when I picked up my phone and checked the screen , I realized it was just from my friend , Jessica . Ah , I mused , rolling my eyes as I scrolled through the message . [ Hey girl , I'm currently on my way to your place . Bringing along some fine wine to match the gist . ] Her message read , and only then did I recall that I had invited her over . Swiftly , I typed my reply . [ Sure , I'll be expecting you . ] Placing my phone down , I let out a small sigh and got up . The towel that had been secured around my chest slipped off , pooling at my feet as I made my way into my walk - in closet . Rows of designer dresses greeted me , each one more expensive than the other . Running my fingers across the fabric , I mentally pieced together the look I wanted for today . It had to be something elegant yet effortless - something that screamed , I woke up looking this good . After a moment of thought , I settled on a silk , champagne - colored blouse paired with a fitted black skirt that accentuated my curves . I took my time dressing , ensuring every detail was perfect . Twenty minutes later , I was fully dressed , my makeup flawless , my hair sleek and cascading down my back . Just as I admired my reflection in the mirror , my maid walked in , as timid as ever . Pathetic . " Madam , Ms. Jessica is here . I've come to inform you of her presence ," she said in a hushed tone . " She's in the drawing room . " I barely acknowledged her , offering only a slight nod before walking past her toward the drawing room . The moment I stepped in , Jessica's face lit up , and she jumped to her feet . " You ... you look wonderful ! " she exclaimed , rushing over to hug me . I allowed a small smile to grace my lips . " Thank you , Jess . " Successfully unlocked ! She pulled away and grinned , holding up a bottle of expensive wine . " I brought the wine as promised ! Now it's up to you to spill the juicy details . " I chuckled as I took a seat , elegantly crossing my legs . " Oh , don't worry . I have 1/3 CHAPTER 022 something worth talking about today . " Jessica's eyes widened with curiosity as she sat beside me , placing the wine bottle on the table . " Well ? Don't keep me waiting ! " I leaned in slightly , lowering my voice as I delivered the news . " Adrian and I ... finally had sex . " Her reaction was exactly what I expected . Jessica gasped dramatically , her jaw dropping as she stared at me like I had just told her the secret to immortality . " Shut the front freaking door ! You don't mean it ! " I smirked smugly , biting back a proud smile . " Would I lie about something like this ? " For a moment , she remained silent , processing the information before suddenly squealing in excitement . " This is huge ! Oh my God ! Tell me everything ! " She scooted closer , practically bouncing on the seat . " Was he a beast in bed ? Was he ... " She leaned in , lowering her voice . " Big ? " A faint blush crept onto my cheeks as my mind replayed that night . Adrian had been everything and more . He was passionate , dominating , and intoxicating . His touch had been firm yet gentle , his movements powerful yet controlled . He was unlike any man I had ever been with , and that alone made my attraction to him even stronger . Jessica gasped , pointing at my face . " Oh my God , you're blushing ! That means it was good . Really good . " I let out a soft laugh . " Let's just say ... he didn't disappoint ." Jessica squealed again , grabbing my hand and squeezing it . " This is amazing ! So , how has your relationship changed since then ? Should I be expecting a wedding invitation sooner now ? " Just like that , my excitement deflated . The question - one that should have filled me with joy - only brought a wave of doubt crashing over me . I could feel my expression shift , my smile faltering . Jessica noticed immediately . Her brows furrowed . " What's wrong ? " I hesitated . I didn't want to admit it , but I needed to talk to someone . Sighing , I finally confessed , " Adrian ... he's been acting distant . " Jessica blinked R No network available now . Please check your network . I let out another sigh , shifting slightly in my seat. "I've had sex with other men before , Jess . I know how they usually act the day after . They always want more , they crave the connection . " I paused , frustration creeping into my voice . " But Adrian was different . 2/3 CHAPTER 022 The morning after , he looked ... disappointed . " Jessica tilted her head . " Disappointed ? Are you sure ? " " Yes . He barely spoke to me . It was like he regretted it or something . " Jessica frowned , her excitement replaced with confusion . " So , you think he didn't like it ? That's why he's been distant ? " Ishrugged . " I don't know . I just don't want to believe that after everything , he got what he wanted and is now ready to throw me away . " Jessica scoffed , shaking her head . " Oh , come on , Dora . That's not a reason to feel down . Maybe he's just busy with work . You know how men are . They get all in their heads about stupid things . " I pursed my lips . " Maybe ." Jessica leaned in , her eyes twinkling with mischief . " But listen ... this is why you need a plan ." I narrowed my eyes . " What kind of plan ? " Jessica smirked . " One that ensures Adrian stays stuck with you , no matter what ." I was intrigued . " Go on . " She glanced around as if someone might be listening , then leaned in and whispered in my ear . The moment the words left her lips , my eyes widened . I had never thought of that before . But now that she said it , it made perfect sense . If I did this , there would be no way for Adrían to leave me . He would be mine- permanently . A slow , calculating smile stretched across my lips as I processed the brilliance of her idea . Jessica leaned back , watching me with anticipation . " So ? What do you think ? " I met her gaze , confidence returning to my posture . " I think ," I said , taking a sip of the wine she had brought , " that you're a genius . " She grinned . " I know . " And with that , a new plan began to take shape in my mind - one that would guarantee Adrian would never be able to walk away from me again . 3/3 Subscribed 2 Likes