One Night With Mr Braxton

Asher returned to a house void of his wife. He marched into his room, dialing her number to no avail. He muttered some curses under his breath and immediately made way out of the house. On his way out, he bumped into Rebecca.

” Asher.. what’s going on?” Her tone doused with concern, ” Are you alright?”

” Goodnight.”

He made to leave but her hand held him back, ” I’m sorry. Just.. please don’t walk away.” His eyes narrowed on his arm and she immediately let go, ” I promise I mean no harm.”

Asher didn’t speak, but his countenance didn’t seem like he wanted to kill her anymore.

” We can have some wine,” She suggested, ” Catch up on old times.” Without waiting for a reply, she immediately headed to the cellar, wining her waist as she went.

A few minutes later, she returned holding a bottle of expensive wine and two glass cups. She handed over its filled content with a smile, ” Tell me, what is this I hear about your company expanding into Africa?”

” Just another business move.” He shrugged and took a sip of his drink. ” How about you? What are you doing here, tired of modelling already?”

Rebecca couldn’t believe he replied her, apparently, he cared enough to indulge her. He even knew bits of her life. ” Of course not, I’m only taking a much deserved time off.” She smiled abashedly, ” Didn’t know you were paying attention.”

” Its hard not to when you are always in my home.” He said, pouring himself another glass.

Their conversations remained light. With time, it became clear he was on a mission to get himself drunk. His slurred words proved he wasn’t far from his goal. Rebecca slowed on her drink, taking little sips while talking off his ears. ” … And that’s how we became inseparable.” She concluded, taking a seat by his side.

” I’ll just get you rested, Ash.” She said softly, leaving a feathery kiss on his ears. She helped him up, struggling with his weight as they climbed the stairs.

Rebecca couldn’t wait to get to his quaterz and opted for her room. With renewed strength, she led him towards and into her room, shutting the doors behind her. She dropped him on her bed, took a moment to catch her breathe before appreciating the view before her; It was about time she had him to herself, his marriage was a sham anyways.

Slowly, she stripped to her undergarments, then proceeded to do the same to him, blushing like a school girl when his glass skin revealed itself. ” Just sit still and enjoy the ride.” She whispered into his ears, then mounted him.

Asher turned in his sleep and the words that left his lips felt like a slap on her face; ” I love you, Emma.” He held on his pillow, ” I love you so much.”

The pain that hit her heart was unexpected. He already loved that wench? Her face morphed into disgust and she fought the urge to hit him. She watched him with growing hatred as realization dawned on her. Realization of the fact her couldn’t be hers. Not in the way she wanted.

After dropping everything and seeking him out, she eventually got the shorter end of the stick. She hated to think she failed, but the reality stood before her eyes. He loved that woman; not her. Their marriage was a scam but he stupidly let his feelings get into the mix. She had an inkling his wife felt the same way.

Her fiery eyes darted around the room and found her phone. Her lips curved into a cruel smile and an idea invaded her thoughts. If she couldn’t have him, Emma couldn’t have him either. She would make sure of that. The next minute, Rebecca laid beside Asher, placing his arm over herself while taking a catalogue of pictures.

She got up from the bed and sifted through the pictures, selecting the best and forwarding them to his precious wife. Afterwards, she dressed in the most revealing outfit, and headed to a club for the night.

*****

Kaden watched with amusement as the lady threw alcohol down her throat.

” Am I that boring a company or it’s one of those days?”

Rebecca eyed him warily, then gulped down another shot-glass, ” Its one of those days.”

” That’s relieving.” He leaned into the bar, ” How bad is it?”

She gauged him with her eyes, contemplating if she wanted to spill her guts to a stranger, ” You wouldn’t understand.”

Another cup.

” Try me. You have nothing to lose anyways.” He buttered her up, ” Who knows, I might be more help than those tequila’s.”

” My ex-boyfriend is in a contract marriage and I stumbled upon proof that he is both in love with her and in a faux marriage with her.” She breathed, ” He even says her name in his sleep.” She slurred, frowning at the remembrance.

” You feel something for this… ex-boyfriend?” She rolled her eyes,

” Yes, Genius.” Her tone held a twinge of sarcasm.

Kaden smiled, then narrowed his eyes, ” And how do you plan on going about it?”

” I don’t.”

” Pathetic. Who knows, you might be wrong and its all a ruse to get your attention,” He took another sip of his drink,

” I thought that, until I got proof myself, so drop it.” She washed down another glass and its effect kicked in immediately. ” I have a lot more to me than some stupid emotions.”

His eyes held a glint, ” Show me.”

” Why should I?”

” You don’t have to.” He stated and she disected him with her eyes,

After a while, she exhaled, ” Take me out of here.”

Kaden saw the meaningful look in her eyes and immediately got up. Jackpot. He held out his arm and they walked out of the club, before they got inside the car, they got locked in a messy kiss, all through the way, they tested how far they could hold off till they got into his house.

After some session of rigourous activities, Rebecca laid with her eyes barely opened, pleasantly fatiqued.

” I’ll get you some water.” Kaden said with a smile, then left the room. On getting to the kitchen, his smile vanished and he picked out a glass. He poured out some water, took out an unlabelled bottle and sprinkled its transparent contents.

” What took you so long?” She complained when he entered,

” Missed me?” He asked, his smile back on his face.

” You wish. Just thirsty.” She took the glass and immediately gulped down its contents.

” Woah, that thirsty?”

She rolled her eyes, ” You wore me out.” Rebecca made to speak but suddenly her mouth stiffened, alongside her body. ” What’s going on?” She asked fearfully, trying to get on her feet.

She didn’t make it up before a sudden jerking began. She struggled with her life while Kaden watched with a bland look. Her mouth let out some foamy substance and she jerked until she stopped. Blood oozed out her nose and breath seized, leaving her eyes deathly opened.

Without a blink, Kaden went for her phone, examined its contents then placed a call to someone,

” I’ll be leaving now. Clean up after me.”

******

Emma spent her night at the studio. Due to her quest to forget the events of her life, she took to designing and didn’t realize how much time passed until it was too late. She resolved to leave much early in the morning and as soon as the day broke, she made way out of the building.

She turned on her phone and saw a bunch of missed calls and a text. Upon opening the text, her breath seized. She didn’t anticipate the pang of pain that hit her upon sighting Asher and Rebecca on bed, barely clothed.

In that haze, she bumped into someone and her phone dropped to the floor.

” I’m sorr-” Her apology got cut off upon recognizing the person stood before her.

Meanwhile, at the mansion, Asher opened his eyes late in the morning, sunlight flooded the room and he squinted, trying his best to adjust to the lighting. It didn’t take long before he realized he was in the wrong room and a presence loomed over him.

” Jason?” He called out unsuredly, taking note of the tightness of his jaw.

” What the hell are you doing here?” His voice was taut,

His head locked in his palm, and the intense pain in his head affirmed how great a mistake he might have made.

” Did you sleep with her?” Jason fired, seething.

Asher picked up his clothes in silence, his thoat felt sore and heavy.

” You’re just going to pretend it didn’t happen? Like you didn’t just spend the night at freaking Rebecca’s room half naked? How do you think Emma would feel if she walked in on this bullshit?”

” Where’s she?” He spoke for the first time, wincing.

” Who?”

Asher looked up, ” Rebecca.”

” You’ve got to be kidding me..” He closed his eyes, fighting an unexplainable urge to hit his friend, ” You sleep in her bed and the first thing you ask about is her?” He asked unbelievably, ” Are you in your right mind?!”

Asher remained silent while he lashed out, ” I can’t seem to find your wife, Asher. Where is Emma?”

Unknown to him, the said person stood at the slightly opened door, eyes locked in Asher’s as she witnessed the seeming betrayal.

” Wait!” Asher was a moment too late and she quickly slipped out of sight.