crushed

Beneath the gorgeous man above her, Salem held onto his broad tan shoulders bracing herself for each vicous thrust. it was in these moments alone that she no longer felt hollow. To touch or to be touched. A fleeting false feeling of love consumed her giving her the ecstacy she did not deserve. finally they both cried out in pleasure as they finished.

As soon as the man separated from her and rolled aside, shame rose up in her stomach. His name was Andrew Easton, the now married billionaire of a software company. she had met him 2 years ago and fell deeply in love. yet he wasn't married to her. 3 months ago he married Alanna Smith the true heir to the company. he said it was out of need and not love they married each other, but deep in her heart Salem still felt endless guilt. tonight will be the last time she swore to herself. though she had not met her, salem felt a lot of emotions towards his wife. the most profound was the feeling of remorse.

guilt overwhelming her salem began wiping away her tears. She then rose from the bed and walked into the bathroom, shutting the door behind her quietly. standing before the mirror a beautiful woman in a fluffy hotel robe stared back at her with pale lush curves, long dark hair, and cat like eyes the color of emeralds. beneath a pointed nose she had pink petal lips and a delicate chin. twisting her face in disdain salem almost spat out at her own reflection.

Yes Salem was beautiful and she despised it. All her life her looks was something like a curse for her. since she was a teen, boys would lie declaring their love for her only to leave her behind.

She had believed it was her fault. it must be because I refuse to make love to them she thought. yet when she gave her virginity to andrew he didn't hesitate to marry Alanna at all.

she was used.

Livid, she didn't speak to him for weeks but when she was at her lowest he came back like a knight helping her, luring her into his gentle trap. clenching her fist salem became determined.even if it was true that their arranged marriage was out of convenience, Salem refused to be the woman known to break them. tonight was the end.

she had already bought a plane ticket and packed her bags. tomorrow she would leave janine, go back to her hometown and never see him again. After an hour long shower salem changed into some casual clothes leaving behind the elegant gown that andrew had bought her.

About to leave salem stopped to gaze at him one last time.The light from the bathroom illuminated his sleeping face displaying his handsome features like a spotlight. smiling sadly salem pushed back his thick brown hair then kissed his cheek and whispered goodbye. stirring slightly andrew didn't wake until the hotel room door clicked softly shut. leaving him alone in the darkness.