Married to the Rowlands

all's

no," I

o be her. She stood there in a perfectly fitted dress. My

g like this was a casual encounter. My pulse quickened as I stepped closer. "Claire.

kwardly. "Wha

opened her mouth to speak, but I felt a presence behind me. I turned to see Conrad, his face a

m talking to your secretary-the one you cheated on me wi

this somewhere else?" he ask

ith this slut!" I shouted. For a moment, everything froze. "And

ook my head, hoping to wake up from this nightma

ned to see the mysterious guy from

a weak smile. He stepped closer, his voice

just to forget everything for a while." I knew it was reckless to go with a stranger, and I didn

alm me down, but I ignored him. With each drink, the weight of the nig

.

izing I was unclothed underneath. Confused and groggy, with a nasty hangover, I searched for my ph

the couch, grabbed them, and headed to the bathroom. "Did I just have a one

reception, I dropped off the key, hoping I'd never see him again. As

said. I turned and froze. It was him-the guy from last night.

f me. Suddenly, memories from last night at the bar ru

otel when you said you'd take me home?" I

ou home. Don't you remember?" he replied. Wait, I did what? Embarrassment tighte

I do that?"

e. Then you asked to drink more, and s

face burning with shame. H

hy did you take advantage of

ious. "Take advantage? I didn't force you. You

t drunk. You could've left, but you chos

found you pretty, and maybe I just...

es. Do you even know who my father is? If I were you,

go and never bother you again," he

eard a loud car horn. I turned to see a speeding car heading

he car screeched to a stop, just inches away. It was

suit. I looked up, expecting to recognize him, but I d

'sorry' all you've got?" I

" he said, pulling out a bundle of cash. I clenched my fists

rush," I said, walking away. The rich always think money solv

d home. As I reached m

phie," I

Are you okay? Where were you

to go home, so I slept a

worried. Are you h

" I r

er then. I'm at work," she

ing her yesterday. After ending the call, I walked into the house, ho

Ken?" he asked, putt

ot that you care," I

his is your chance to build something for

ng me to the Rowla

r the merger. Do this for me,

uing. "Fine, but I need to sleep,

our marriage. Be prepared," he added. A dinner? My heart raced. Suddenl