FALLING FOR THE MARRIED BILLIONAIRE.

CHOICES.

The woman had begun to tremble terribly, even as Lori tried to hold her hands together. Lori was overwhelmed by the pain she felt by grabbing Elaine's hand, while she tried to recall where she'd come in contact with her. Lori was sure it wasn't their first meeting. She waited patiently for the lady to feel comfortable enough to speak and when Elaine it looked like Elaine was getting a hold of herself, she changed the situation.

" I... I brought you this. " Elaine opened her purse and handed a scarf over to Lori.

Lori arched a brow and retrieved it if made her ponder more.

" Don't you remember how you lost it? "

Lori stared long and hard at the scarf, almost like it showed her pictures of what she needed to remember.

" That rainy night__

" Oh yes! " She beat Elaine to the chase, " I was on a night delivery, my bike won't start and you gave me a ride. " Lori wore a smile and watched as Elaine faked hers.

" Thank goodness, I thought I might have to leave with the scarf. " Elaine sniffed, " I'm sorry I didn't return it sooner, I... I... I uh__

Lori gently stroked Elaine's hand which was still in her possession.

" It's okay, it's super nice that you even brought it here. I've been so occupied that I didn't even remember that I lost it. "

" I'm glad. " Elaine faked another smile.

" Thank you. " Lori kept patting her hand, she had an ulterior motive, and it was to somehow reduce the pain she kept feeling.

Elaine was holding back the conversation from her on purpose, Lori was aware. She had heard Elaine say something about a daughter and burst into tears, and this time, she.wasn't under the influence of alcohol. She kept a cool front and continued with slow and warm, stroking Elaine's hands until she felt comfortable enough to share her problem with her.

Lori read the dilemma and bitterness in Elaine's eyes, but she also perceived her to be an upright person, she could be wrong. But this woman had journeyed back to return her scarf, that must mean something, right? It ushered Lori not to lose hope, she genuinely wanted to help.

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" I should... I should be going. " Elaine prepped to leave.

Lori understood her plight, but she wasn't satisfied. " Are you sure? ".

" Yes, besides, you said you were closing. "

Lori ran her eyes around the shop, " Yeah we are, " She wished it wasn't the case. Lori just couldn't let Elaine leave, " But you can stop by anytime. "

" That won't be necessary, I will be leaving town soon. "

Lori wasn't sure why the statement made Elaine sad, " You're leaving town? why do I get a sense that you don't wanna leave? " Lori realized that she was overstepping her boundaries, " I'm sorry, I shouldn't be asking that. "

" You're right, " Elaine stopped halfway, halting her movement, " But I don't have a choice. "

" There's always a choice, " Lori got to her feet too, " You just have to be brave enough, because when it looks like you don't have a choice, chances are that the next available choice is drastic. "

Elaine seemed to be caving in as she tightened the grip on her bag as her brows fell, " What if the drastic choice isn't the right one? "

Lori sighed deeply, " For the singular fact that the idea to leave isn't settling with you, it means you should explore other options, but first, you do three things, analyze your situation carefully, get insight, and follow your heart. "

Elaine narrowed her eyes and properly scrutinized Lori, " I'm tempted to ask how old you are, you are so wise. "

Lori blushed, " Please... "

" I'll think about it. " Elaine was ready to leave.

" Please do, and the offer still stands to drop by. And... " Lori rolled her eyes, " Just to make sure that you'll come, anything you take is on the house. And when I mean on the house I mean me, because my mom would not__

Elaine burst into laughter as she couldn't contain the funny faces Lori was making.

" I'll think about it... what's the name? " Elaine was interested in her now.

" Lori. "

" Elaine. "

(ELAINE'S POV)

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Although she haven't fully made up her mind, she had a strong feeling that she was going to do the unthinkable, disobey her sister. Elaine knew the lengths of her sister's wrath and she wasn't sure she was prepared to face it. But Lori had somehow made her see things differently, and she may just embrace the idea of staying back and worse, FIGHTING BACK.

She had shown up there to return the scarf but had let her emotions get the better of her again. But could she blame herself, anybody in her position would do the same thing and maybe worse? It wasn't like the idea to stay and fight didn't come to her before, but she had to consider her situation. Cancer was going to kill her soon and she had nobody to turn to, how could she possibly fight on her own?

Her sister had everything, Money, which equals power. It meant her sister could get anyone to do her bidding, she also has something Elaine could never have, A FAMILY. That had been her strongest suit and Elaine's weakest link. How could she start a fistfight with someone wielding guns? For the longest time, she'd been going on and on about making a final decision, and the wait was equally disastrous as the cause.

Elaine stared at the large black bag filled with cash, her sister didn't make the mistake of making a mobile transfer, she was too smart to get caught. The money was enough for Elaine to get a new life started at least. She could get a new house, although there wouldn't be a need since she would be going ghost soon. But then, she heard Lori's voice again.

Maybe there was a bright side to this situation, and it began with Lori. Yes! finally, something different had happened, after all the time of going through the same predicament over and over. Although the change is minimal but isn't the little things that matter the most in the end. She now has someone to talk to at least, she has a place where she could go to escape her lucid thoughts and take a breath of fresh air.

That was a fine start, No, that was a reliving start. For the time being, she was trying to avoid being seen, not until she was sure of a decision. She wouldn't want to believe that fate brought Lori to her for nothing. Surely, if her sister had aces up her sleeves, she could dig up one for herself as well. It was going to take a while, but what did she have to lose it wasn't like she would live very long enough. Every dance starts with a clap before she starts a fight, maybe she needs to talk first.

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Ethan ran his hands around Beth's back, all the way to her thighs as she arched, waiting for him to plummet his hard erection inside her. There were goosebumps all over her skin, her legs were trembling in anticipation. They haven't begun yet and Beth's fist clenched the covers, her mouth slightly open and saliva dropped out.

Just his fingers rubbing her skin made her shiver, she had gotten used to Ethan's intense foreplay that it only made her even wetter. But her hunger grew, it excited her, the hungrier she became, the more amazing the s*x. As time prolonged, her p***y hole opened up, calling Ethan in. She could feel her v****a wall gasp and breath, like a magnet drawing its prey in.

Ethan noticed her plight and ran his fingers inside her slippery mess. That wasn't what she wanted but she settled for it, plus, it made her feel even better. Ethan was very high, so he couldn't communicate much, but his subtle moans were all she needed. As he slowly massaged her p***y, more slime poured out.

" f**k, "

Ethan gasped as he too felt the effect of the fountain. His p***s responded with several bulging. Ethan should dive in already, but he had a plan. He had somewhere to be and didn't want the s*x to take too long so he pleasured himself with her body. Sliding two fingers into her now, he fingered her passionately, slowly, and steadily at first, with his eyes closed.

As her hole became moister, Ethan's body began to quiver. He was approaching his wit's end, it was almost time to merge with her. He began gasping as his fingers delved deep, he felt the intense warmness from her that spread around his body. The pull was mighty that he invited his other hand to assist him by parting her ass and creating a better view.

Beth had begun to shake terribly, her head twisting and turning. She tried to get a look at Ethan, but he too was not on planet earth. She knew the one rule was not to interfere with Ethan physically, and she almost did. But if she managed not to reach him, the whole process would be ruined. Her waist began to twirl, shifting from the initial position, but Ethan was there to put it back in place.

The pleasure mixed with yearns drove Beth crazy. She enjoyed Ethan's touch, but wanted more, she wanted his d**k inside her immediately. Since she couldn't touch him, maybe she could touch herself. From in between her legs, she attempted to get in contact with her v****a but failed. Ethan tossed her hands away and continued intensely digitally inserting her, all the while he groaned like a sleeping dog.

" Ethan... " Beth's voice came out like she was possessed, " f**k me already, please... " She moaned softly now, more fragile.

" Arrgh! " Ethan groaned as his fingernails dug deep into her flesh in a desperate plea to keep her buttocks apart.

" Eth... Ethan. " Beth called.

With lightning speed, almost like hearing her moan, his name fastened the process, Ethan plunged his d**k inside her and all hell broke loose. He didn't start slow, his swabs were fast and accurate. His right hand was situated on her lower back, making sure that she maintained the desired closure. While his left hand still clenched one of her butt cheeks, making more room for his p***s to explore.

" Oh my gosh! " Beth roared as Ethan continued, the fact that the s*x was just getting started and it was this good made her joyous.

As he planned, it wasn't up. to a minute and he felt his c*m approaching. Ethan's breathing became heavy and loud as he prepped for a desired finish.

" Ooh... " He shook as his warm c*m, slippery and thick splashed across the mattress, good thing he was able to pull out notwithstanding the pressure.

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Beth couldn't believe what just happened, both her fingers and toes trembled in shock. She was clouded with so much disbelief that she subconsciously crept to the far end of the bed, still very much naked and visibly angry. She circled her folded legs with her sweaty arms, her head in between them, her eyes bulged out, her breathing unstable. Did she wake up from a very bad dream? or did the s*x not last up to a minute?

Her thoughts were flying the place, she watched in confusion and agony as Ethan got into new clothes, almost like he was about to leave the house. She needed to speak up, to yell, but she was still busy getting her breathing under control. The bastard had cummed, but she, was still trying to stable her beating, still very much dripping p***y and misplaced emotions.

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Just as he was about to touch the doorknob, Beth threw with all her might, a pillow at him.

" So what now? you're going to leave without saying anything? " Her eyes raged with fury, " You coward! "

" Beth, " Ethan slowly turned to her, " I'm not in the mood for__

" You're high! "

He placed both hands on his waist, " Yes, yes I'm high. "

Her plight to stable her breathing was futile, as making out words was difficult.

" Was that the s*x? or are you going to grab a vibrator? "

Ethan chuckled, " I have somewhere to be. "

Beth slowly crawled out from her initial spot, " You're kidding... right? "

Ethan pursed his lips and shook his head, " No, I'm not. Are you gonna be around when I return? "

Beth's eyes shown brighter than a disco light in a street club, she couldn't utter a word.

" Beth? " Ethan called, " Beth__

" f**k you, Ethan! f**k you! " Beth sprung to her feet, throwing violently to the ground whatever stood in her way.

Ethan sighed, " Are you gonna be here when I return? so I'll get food. "

" You know what? I hope you fall down a cliff and your car crashes and explodes! " It sounded like a joke, but she meant every word, maybe she didn't, she was angry.

" You're gonna have to tell me why you got an attitude problem since Lori Hart won the competition. " He arched his brows, giving Beth a concerned look, " What is it between you too? "

" This is not about Lori__

" It is. "

" I can't even call the s*x off the charts, I mean... it's so low, it's not even on the god-damned chart! " Beth was getting out of control, pacing around and running her hands through her soiled hair.

Ethan made sure to keep a safe distance, " You know how it is, you showed up unexpectedly, what was I supposed to do? "

" To have s*x! Ethan, I didn't ask you for too much. "

" I already had plans! " Ethan realized he didn't have to entertain Beth, " I'll be back later in the evening, now please... will you be here? " He waited for her response and when he didn't get it, he lost patience and flung the door open, " You know what? I'll get the food anyway. "

" Where are you going? " Beth asked, her voice shaky like she was fighting back tears.

Ethan didn't look back, " You know I can't tell you that. "

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