Evelyn
Donning the scarlet elegance of Jacob's chosen dress, I found myself in a paradoxical situation, wearing something intended for moments far removed from this one. Yet, necessity demanded it, pushing me into the arms of a man I abhorred from the depths of my being. I still couldn't believe that I was doing this.
Why was I doing this? Well, I guess it was no secret- I needed to save Jacob from more pain.
With each swipe of crimson lipstick and the soft click of pearls settling around my neck, I grappled with the weight of my actions. Betraying Jacob's trust gnawed at my conscience, a bitter pill swallowed in the face of an unforgiving reality.
Jacob wasn't at home. He had gone out, presumably for a meeting with his business associates, likely in search of the last remain
