Highly strung

Emma had finished all her tasks for the afternoon and no longer wanted to be in that place, so she grabbed her bag and coat and headed straight to a park. She sat on a bench while eating some fruit, contemplating the poor decisions she had made throughout her life, including the present.

On the other hand, Carter finished reviewing the papers and headed to Emma's office. Upon entering, he realized she was no longer there. He took out his phone and started calling her, but the phone rang inside the box on the desk. It hadn't even been opened.

"Damn it, Emma!" Carter exclaimed, leaving the office.

It was already dark, and Ramon took Carter to Chantal's apartment to see Emma...

Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock...

"Chantal, where did you leave your keys?!" Emma said, opening the door and finding Carter standing there.

"Good evening," Carter said as he entered.

"Oh, yes, come in. You know this is your home," Emma sarcastically replied, rolling her eyes.

"Why did you leave the office today without telling me?" Carter asked angrily.

"I didn't know I needed your permission to leave and rest. Hahaha! Just so you know, the hours I'm putting in mean double shifts and double pay," Emma said, leaning against the door.

"Well, I thought you were upset about what you saw this morning," Carter Miller said.

"Oh, no, not at all. In fact, I'm glad you have someone to spend time with so you don't bother me," Emma said, hiding her annoyance as she arranged the dishes on the shelves.

"Are you sure it doesn't bother you?" Carter asked, approaching Emma from behind and whispering in her ear, making her nervous.

"Not at all, as long as you're okay with me spending time with other men," Emma said, slowly turning to face Carter, feeling her legs about to tremble and collapse.

"Forget it, from now on, you can't be with anyone," Carter said, gripping Emma's waist and pressing his body against hers.

"And why not?!" Emma asked, slightly out of breath, looking him in the eyes.

"Because anyone could see you, and that would ruin my plans, and you would end up in jail. But don't worry, with me, you can still have a good time. You just have to ask," Carter said, casually running his fingers lightly down Emma's back until they grazed her buttocks.

"Enough... tell me what you came here for," Emma said, regaining her composure.

"I came to tell you that starting tomorrow, you will be staying at my house," Carter said.

"No, not at all..."

"I don't want to go over the contract again. So, tomorrow after work, we'll go together to my apartment, which is nearby, to speed up the rumors and the marriage. Ahh, I need you to wear this... See you tomorrow," Carter said, leaving the apartment with a smile and a nervous demeanor.