Masked Desires

reflecting in the black sheen of a sedan. Ethan Lockwo

r long day. It wasn't just the fatigue of work but his personal life. His marriage, once the picture of stability w

ars ago and their relationship had boiled down to cold exchanges and silence. The divorce was impending but he

andth time, his fingers drummed ligh

ar was slowly starting to su

d Henry, his personal

e asked, slig

reathed in the fresh night a

th me and take a cab." He instructed He

f the city. If Ethan wasn't mistaken, this was the Avenue

the street as he walked. Women leaned against wal

voice asked with

dress that hugged her curves and a sleek leather jacket that added an edge to her look. A lace black masquerade mask

a warm halo around her while her

ell yea, maybe I am lost." He admitted, not sure why he was sayin

e all?" s

ad slightly, "wh

iled softly, almost seeming warm,

edness in her voice than in her appearance. She was

ftly, barely believing the words that came

k up a girl from a back street. A tall man in a tailored suit who looked groomed and put together. His dark hair was styled neatl

is face and the subtle stress etched into him. He was a man who was tired, not just physical

ll." He was nearl

car around. There was a second of hesitation

he didn't want any sexual favors fr

e settled into the plush leather seat, her scent enveloped the space mingling with the faint aroma of the luxurious

we off to?"

iend but he left yesterday. No one will notice."

the name a mystery too?" Sara asked, leaning he

chuckled still not believing tha

grinned, "I'm kidding, my n

d have been giving out his fake name bu

She asked softly. Ethan frowned,

I

a mark on your finger from where your ring used

long, Ruby? You stand there every day?" he

lied, "I do this

stled behind a curtain of lush greenery, it was a small modern hou

he got out of the car and walked ov

e a murderer?" She asked with a laugh

with a tone of hes

and followed him to the home, "I'm her

A plush sectional sofa sat across a modern fireplace. Etha

you care about?" she asked as she lo

He shrugged and broug

ou?" she asked with a seductive smil

ing at her with a look that

drew closer to him. Her body was close to

It's been years since I've felt a

face for a millisecond as she stared at

ed, Ruby. "

and stood up, offering he

ontrol. Whether it came to business or

rk eyes staring into his very soul, he couldn't hel

shoes before taking off the numer

assuming that she had mi

, propped up on her elbow. Ethan took off his suit an

h his hair as Ethan's body relaxed and for the first time in forever he felt peace. She did not unde

entle breeze of the night accompanied by

oman he had to pay for. An irony if anyone found out. Yet none of that