Chapters tagged watching

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 7

Elijah waited in The Clara’s main drive, his Toyota idling beneath the soft glow of its recessed lights. The hotel was breathtaking, Ethan couldn’t deny it. A glass monolith trimmed in pale stone and gold accents, its entrance framed by potted palms and valet attendants in black...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 8

Evelyn stepped into the room, her heels catching on the edge of a shag rug that felt completely out of place. But that was how everything felt in this room. It was clear that the only objective of the room’s decor was to show wealth. Neon tubing flickered lazily behind an abstrac...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 9

Elijah closed his eyes and breathed slowly. He could hear them starting up again, christened by Evelyn's soft, breathless moan. A sharp gasp followed. Then the unmistakable sound of skin slapping skin. Elijah checked his phone. 3:14 a.m. They had been going for hours now, but...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 10

The room was dim and silent, the air thick with the smell of sex and sweat. Evelyn stood barefoot near the edge of Ivan’s bed, slipping a strap of her dress back over her shoulder with slow, deliberate fingers. Her lipstick had long since faded. Her skin wore the imprints of nai...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 15

"I want five upfront," Evelyn said. Ivan’s hand tightened around her wrist with an equally tight smile. As if he knew the answer was never in doubt. It grated against Evelyn’s nerves. He dipped his hand into the duffel bag at his feet and worked through stacks casually, slappin...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 18

Evelyn peered out of her passenger window as Elijah turned into a strip mall parking lot. It was nothing special, save for the giant warehouse on the far end. It had a giant neon sign reading ‘Megacade’ flashing above its entrance. She laughed when she saw it. "I’m guessing this...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 19

Evelyn chased after Elijah, walking quickly past rows of cabinets, laughing families, and flashing lights. She moved through a crowd of chasing eyes and lingering whispers. But she saw none of it; she only saw him. She watched as Elijah stumbled onto the first floor and rushed to...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 20

They hadn't slept together. Evelyn had hoped they would. But they didn't. Instead, she and Elijah went back into the arcade and continued playing with their friends. Things picked up right where they left off. The group ordered another round of drinks and explored everything the...