Chapter 33

Ashley.

My eyes widened when I realized what I was looking at it, the evidence was right there. I was beyond mortified that I had cum from that.

Aiden.

I had him in mind before I slept so that's why I dreamt of him. Still, the thrill in my body hadn't died down, I wanted more. no, I needed more.

I spread my legs carefully so I don't wake Logan, he was snoring away in his little world while I mentally prepared myself to cheat on him with thoughts for another man.

I pressed my fingers to my soaked, and aching core, a moan slipped out but I pressed my other hand to my mouth to muffle it.

My pussy was throbbing and was in dire need of attention, my brain showed me an image of Aiden that would get my motor running.

I ran a hand through my slit and relished in the feeling that the thought of him brought me, my body was on fire and I was trembling with need.

I mentally cursed myself but it didn't stop me from being more wet.

I teased my opening and pinched my nipple before I went back to covering my mouth. I was pulsing between my legs and my back arched off the bed when I plunged my fingers and hooked it.

My hips immediately thrust to the rhythm as I tried to bring myself to another orgasm. I froze when Logan moved with a groan.

If he was to open his eyes, he would catch me in the act with my hand between my legs and a guilty look on my face. He would know that he had nothing to do with this.

I waited till he was back to sleep before I slipped off the bed and towards the bathroom, I don't know why I didn't think about this before. Maybe I wanted the thrill of getting caught.

I have never been turned on as much as I am right now. I mean, sex with Logan wasn't mediocre. it was great but from my little time with Aiden, it was explosive and amazing.

I went into the bathroom and turned on the lights, sighing in relief that I would get my happy ending here.

I placed a leg on the tub and angled myself so I was facing the mirror, I wanted to watch myself when I cum so that the moment will be burned into my brain forever.

I placed my fingers on my pussy and started rubbing when the door opened abruptly. I dropped my hands immediately but I had already been caught.

Logan's eyes traveled from me to my glistening fingers before settling back on my face.

"Babe?"

I panicked, I had no idea what to tell him so I went with the truth.

"I was...I just..."

"Easy babe, use your words."

"I had a dream and you were sleeping so I wanted to help myself,"

His face and he stepped into the bathroom, "You had a dream about me?" he grinned.

Of course he would think it's about him.

I didn't correct him so I just nodded, he smiled and then he frowned,

"You don't have to sneak around to do this. Next time, you have this dream, you can wake me so I can give my girl what she wants,"

He stepped into me with his dick rubbing against me, I resisted the urge to step away because he wasn't the one I wanted but of a certain stalker.

He peppered kisses on my neck and ground into me before grabbing my hand, "Come on, let's go to bed."

I dutifully followed him while my mind nagged at me to quit it and not make a fool of myself. I ignored it and continued with him.

He wasn't my ideal choice but what other options did I have? It was either he or I go to bed very grumpy.

He dropped me on the bed and I reached out to take off my clothes, I wasn't wearing much either way.

He took his off and crawled into bed after me, I spread my legs to accommodate him. Logan caressed my cheek like I was somewhat precious to him.

The love he had for me was shining in his eyes, so clear for me to see. Guilt slammed into me from that, here was a man who loved me but I was being shady even down to sex.

My inner self chided me for thinking about that right, when I was in the middle of this.

His hand trailed up and cupped my breast, I moaned at the feel of him. They were very sensitive and needy for his touch.

"Touch me,'" I pleaded.

He squeezed my breasts and his lips covered my nipple, I gripped the hair at the nape of his neck to keep him there.

My fingers went to my core and started rubbing my clit very slowly to help myself. I was ready to explode from the feeling I was accumulating in front of me.

He stopped sucking and peppered kisses on my jaw, I was disappointed because there was only one place I needed his lips on, my pussy. He ignore it and pressed the tip of his cock in my entrance before pushing in slowly.

I dug my soles in his ass to urge him to go faster, to take me how I wanted to be fucked but he took his sweet time, slowly.

I was looking at him but my mind had slipped back to the dream, the entire scenario playing out in my head.

I was no longer a participant in bed but in my mind, the mere face of Aiden had me moaning my release as Logan grunted his.

He kissed me before lying down, the look on his face radiated pure happiness as opposed to the guilty one on my face.

I said nothing but swallowed the disappointment as I wobbled to the bathroom to clean myself up.

Logan insisted on dropping me off at work today, even though I tried to convince him otherwise. He was glowing and smiling from ear to ear because of our early morning activity.

He was convinced that it would be a regular occurrence.

“You really don’t have to,” I said, attempting to sound firm but knowing I’d already lost the battle.

“I want to,” he replied with a gentle smile that melted away any resistance I had left. “Come on, Ashley, it’s no trouble.”

As we arrived at the office, he parked and walked me to the door, holding my hand. The early morning sun cast a warm glow on his face, and I couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt. When we reached the entrance, he pulled me close and kissed me softly.

“Have a great day, babe,” he murmured against my lips.

“You too,” I managed to whisper back, my heart heavy. “Thanks for the ride.”

As soon as I stepped inside, I felt the eyes of my colleagues on me. It didn’t take long for June to pounce. She was like a hounddog who managed to sniff out when there was drama.

“Wow, look at you, getting the royal treatment,” she teased, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “You’ve got Logan under your spell. He’s acting like your lapdog. You go, girl."

“Shut up,” I laughed, trying to deflect. “He’s just being nice.”

She raised an eyebrow. “Nice? Honey, that man is smitten. I’ve never seen him like this.”

I forced a smile, but inside, I felt a twist of anxiety but her words only added to the turmoil brewing inside me. I tried to focus on my tasks, but my mind kept drifting. A part of me felt like I’d cheated on Logan, even though nothing physical had happened. The guilt gnawed at me, making it hard to concentrate.

By the time lunch rolled around, I’d made up my mind to tell Logan everything. I couldn’t keep this secret any longer. I needed to come clean, no matter the consequences. I grabbed my phone to text him, only to find a message already waiting for me.

Sorry, Ash. I got dragged into a meeting and won’t be able to make it to lunch. Rain check?

I stared at the screen, feeling a little relieved that I didn't have to face him. Was this a sign that I shouldn’t tell him? Maybe it was better to keep this to myself. After all, nothing had really happened, right?

He would be oblivious that another man made me that way and think it's him while I am making him happy.

I decided to take it as a sign. I wouldn’t say anything, at least not today. I replied to Logan’s text, keeping it light.

No worries. We’ll catch up later. Good luck with your meeting!

The rest of the afternoon was a bore. I tried to immerse myself in work, but the guilt lingered, a constant weight on my chest. June noticed my distraction and nudged me during our coffee break.

“Hey, you okay? You seem a bit off today.”

I forced another smile. “Just a lot on my mind, I guess.”

She gave me a sympathetic look. “It happens but if you say nothing is wrong then I believe you,"

“Thanks,"

June pretty much left me alone after she saw that I wouldn't budge, I focused on my work and hoped I wouldn't have issues today.

That was until Mr. Thompson called me into his office. I walked in, my heart pounding, and took a seat across from his large mahogany desk. I resigned the thought that he would fire me after what happened the other day. I keep waiting for HR to call me but none of that has happened yet.

I wonder if he thought I was right and he was being a dick because of an idiot he was fucking. I held in my breath when he looked up from his paperwork and smiled warmly.

“Ashley, thank you for coming in,” he began. “I have some exciting news. We have a major photo shoot coming up, and I want you and June to handle it.”

My eyes widened. This was a huge opportunity. “Really, Mr. Thompson? That’s amazing! Thank you so much. I promise we won’t let you down.”

He nodded, still smiling. “I have full confidence in you both. This could be a big step forward for you in the company. Make the most of it.”

“I will,” I said, my excitement barely contained. “Thank you again.”

I practically ran out of his office and found June at her desk. She looked up, curious about my obvious enthusiasm.

“What’s got you so pumped?” she asked.

“You’re not going to believe this,” I said, barely able to keep my voice down. “Mr. Thompson just told me that we’re handling the upcoming photo shoot!”

June’s eyes widened in surprise and then gleamed with excitement. “Are you serious? That’s incredible!”

We both squealed from happiness. We have always wanted to work together on a big project and no matter how much she complains, I always reassure her that one day that day would come and here it is.

“I know!” I grinned. “We have to celebrate.”

We decided to go out for lunch to mark the occasion. As we walked to our favorite café, I quickly texted Logan to share the good news.

Guess what! I just got assigned to handle a major photo shoot at work! So excited!

I waited eagerly for his response, but when it finally came, it was just a thumbs-up emoji. My heart sank a little. I had hoped for more enthusiasm, maybe a congratulatory message or at least a few words of encouragement. The thumbs-up felt dismissive.

I rolled my eyes and decided to leave him alone, if he was that busy then why was he with his phone?

June noticed my shift in mood. “What’s wrong?”

I showed her Logan’s response. “He just sent this. I thought he’d be more excited for me.”

She frowned. “That’s it? A thumbs up? Come on, Logan.”

I shrugged, trying to shake it off. “Maybe he’s just busy. It’s not a big deal.”

June gave me a sympathetic look. “Hey, don’t let it get you down. This is your moment, our moment. Let’s enjoy it.”

She ordered my favorite cake as a pick-me-up, and I couldn’t help but smile at her thoughtfulness. As we sat down to eat, I felt a little better, though Logan’s response still lingered in the back of my mind.

Unbeknownst to me, while I was distracted, June took out her phone and sent Logan a message.

If you don’t want to lose her, you better have something planned later on.

I had no idea she did this, and we spent the rest of our lunch break discussing ideas for the photo shoot so that by the time we got back to the office, I would be feeling more excited and ready to dive into the project.

The whole thing with Logan was at the back of my mind.

When we got back to the office, June was practically vibrating with excitement. She grabbed my arm and pulled me into the break room, clutching a notepad and pen like they were lifelines.

“Okay, Ashley,” she said, her eyes wide with excitement, “let’s get brainstorming. We need to figure out the theme for the photoshoot.”

I took a deep breath, searching my mind for inspiration. “Well, I’ve taken individual pictures for the company before. But for this, we’ll have to call them and ask what they want specifically.”

June’s face fell. “But I wanted to surprise them. I thought we could come up with something amazing on our own.”

I placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. “We will surprise them, June. We’ll come up with an incredible concept once we know their preferences. It’ll be easier to exceed their expectations if we have a starting point.”

She sighed, nodding. “You’re right. I guess I just got a bit carried away.”

“I’ll talk to the company and ask them to share their portfolio and any specific ideas they have,” I said, trying to lift her spirits. “That way, we can make sure we’re on the same page and then add our creative twist.”

June’s excitement began to return. “Okay, that makes sense. We can still blow them away with our execution.”

“Exactly,” I agreed, smiling. “We’ll make it unforgettable.”

She jotted down some notes, her enthusiasm rekindling. “So, what’s going on with Logan?” she asked, looking up from her notepad. “Any plans to celebrate tonight?”

I shrugged, feeling a mix of emotions. “I have no idea. I’m not going to bother questioning him. Whatever he has planned, if anything, will be a surprise.”

June raised an eyebrow. “You’re really going to leave it up to him? That’s brave.”

I chuckled softly. “It’s not that I don’t care. I just don’t want to set any expectations. If he does something, great. If not, I’m still thrilled about the photo shoot.”

June gave me a thoughtful look. “You’re handling this really well. I’d probably be stressing out.”

I smiled, appreciating her concern. “Thanks, June. I’m just trying to take things as they come. One step at a time.”

The rest of what I wanted to say was swallowed.

I made the call to the company, asking them to share their portfolio and any specific ideas they had for the shoot. They promised to send over some materials by the end of the day.

June and I spent the time coming up with initial concepts and ideas, bouncing them off each other and jotting down notes.

By the time we received the email from the company, we were ready to dive into the details. The portfolio they sent over was impressive, filled with high-quality images and creative concepts. It was clear they had high expectations.

“This is going to be a challenge,” June said, her eyes scanning the images. “But it’s also an incredible opportunity.”

"I agree,"